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K 2 | November 2019 RICHMOND SENTINEL richmondsentinel.ca November 2019 community | 3 Flying veteran remembers the horrors of war By DON FENNELL working through summers. In 1948, he @DFSentinel earned his Bachelor of Commerce de- gree and became a Chartered accoun- t was 1942, three years into the Sec- tant. Iond World War, and Doug Milton felt Later that year, his wife’s sister he had no choice but to enlist. moved to the West Coast and Doug “I was still in high school when the and his wife soon followed suit. war broke out,” remembers Milton, “I spent the rest of my (working) life now 98 and living at The Maple Res- sitting behind a desk, working mostly idences in Steveston. “I got involved for the government in national reve- in the air force in 1942. I was living in nue,” Milton says. “It was a pretty good Regina at that time and pretty well ev- job, and as a matter of fact I became di- erybody was signing up. As a matter of rector of appeals for Western Canada.” fact, as your walked down the street But in moving to the West Coast, people were pinning white feathers Milton left a job in Saskatoon he had on young, healthy guys. It wasn’t too begun during the summer, working for pleasant. You pretty well felt you had a man named Charlie Hay at Hi-Way to sign up. Life was pretty miserable Refinery. At first, he wasn’t sure if he for guys that didn’t.” would regret leaving it behind. Photo by Don Fennell Milton was sent to the Manning De- “(Hay) took a liking to me, so he Richmond resident Doug Milton flew 43 missions over Germany in the pot in Brandon, Manitoba. After a spell wanted me to come back there,” Mil- Second World War. there, he returned to Regina to attend ton says. “A couple of years later, Gulf the Royal Canadian Air Force’s Ele- England with the 77 Squadron Royal plane) that they scrapped it. It wasn’t Oil took over the refinery. I would have mentary Flying Training School. Flying Corps. He wound up flying Hal- worth fixing.” gotten a position in New York if I had “I started out to be a pilot but real- ifax bombers, completing 43 missions He says he didn’t think much about stayed with them. Overall, though, I’ve ized I wasn’t going to be a good pilot, over Germany. the missions at the time, believing it never regretted the move here.” so I remustered,” he says. “I actually Milton still isn’t sure how, or why, he was simply his job. But he knows now But with this Remembrance Day went back to the Manning Depot, then was able to survive. the likelihood of surviving dropped ex- upon us, Milton is reminded of the hor- to Portage la Prairie (Manitoba) to start “I remember getting shot at, and ponentially after 10 missions. rors of war. learning to be a navigator. Eventually I guns exploding all around us,” he Following the war, Milton bid adieu “It’s a terrible thing and should be got commissioned out of that.” says. “What I particularly remember is to flying and returned home to Cana- avoided. It doesn’t do anybody any Heading overseas in 1943 and be- one flight over Essen. We got so bad- da, taking advantage of an opportunity good. Instead, be friendly. Make love, gan operational training in northern ly shot up that when we got back to extended veterans to get a four-year not war.” Scotland before moving on to York, base there were so many holes in (the university degree in three years—by •[email protected] Commonwealth Four Corners campaign remembers fallen he underlying message is a simple Together they highlight the unique the war dead. dians both here and abroad, demon- Tone: Lest We Forget. global task of preserving the stories of Alongside intriguing and heart-break- strates the huge commitment the Ensuring the memory of the men the Commonwealth men and women ing stories from around the world, CWGC has to the Commonwealth and women who died in world wars— who gave their lives for their countries. To The Four Corners features stories Forces. Fallen Canadian servicemen including more than 100,000 Canadi- Across every continent except Ant- about Canada’s heroes commemo- and women are scattered across the ans—are never forgotten, the Com- arctica, from jungle to desert; from rated across rural Canada. Heroes like globe, from the Netherlands to Ja- monwealth War Graves Commission isolated islands to hundreds of miles Private Donald Pollock, who after re- pan, from Turkey to Hong Kong and (CWGC) is launching To The Four Cor- inside the Arctic Circle; the work of the turning home from the First World War from Russia to Italy. In each case our ners, a digital and interactive tour of Commonwealth War Graves Commis- with his twin brother, later died of the global teams work to maintain their war graves and memorials around the sion stretches to the four corners of Spanish flu. Private Pollock is buried cemeteries and memorials for future world. the world, far beyond the former battle- next to his twin brother on the family’s generations to visit,” said David Love- The innovative, online adventure fields of Europe. With the help of these isolated old farmstead, near the ham- ridge, area director for Canada and the features stories, videos and pictures virtual tours, the Commission invites let of Neidpath in Saskatchewan, ac- Americas. of some of the most remote sites for Canadians to experience the hard to cessible only by quadbike. To learn more about To The Four Canadians to explore and remember. reach places it still goes to remember “Our work to commemorate Cana- Corners, visit fourcorners.cwgc.org. 4 | community November 2019 RICHMOND SENTINEL Remembrance Day ceremony follows traditional program By DON FENNELL the fallen who gave their lives for our @DFSentinel freedom. It is at precisely 11 a.m. local time he Richmond Remembrance Day that Canadians pause for two min- Tcommittee organizes the annu- utes of silence to remember. al Remembrance Day ceremonies Some 100,000 Canadian soldiers Nov.11 at the Richmond Cenotaph, died in the First and Second World honouring and remembering Ca- Wars. All government buildings fly nadian service personnel who gave the Canadian flag on this day as a their lives in the service of our coun- further show of respect and support try. for Canadian troops. Ever year, a parade features sev- Poppies, which are typically worn eral hundred marchers, including on coats, also symbolize remem- veterans, Canadian Armed Forces brance. members and rep from public safety The moment of remembrance be- agencies and cadet organizations. gins with the bugle playing of the The parade begins at 10:20 a.m. fol- Last Post immediately before 11 a.m., lowed by the official ceremony and at which time the gun salute fires and wreath laying at the city hall ceno- the bells of the Peace Tower toll the taph. hour. Another gun salute signals the A reception will be held in the city end of the two minutes of silence, hall galleria following the ceremony. and cues the playing of a lament, the As well, many interesting Remem- bugling of The Rouse and the read- brance Day displays put together by ing of the Act of Remembrance. Af- city archives and friends for the Rich- ter a choir sings In Flanders Fields, mond Archives may be viewed, while parties lay their wreaths at the base guests are treated to music by the of the memorial. The playing of God Richmond Peace Children’s Choir. Save the Queen ends the formal cer- Also known as Armistice Day, emony. and marking the date and time (the The Remembrance Day service 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th will also be available through web month) when armies stopped fight- streaming at richmond.ca/discover/ Photo submitted ing in the First World War in 1918, events/RemembranceDayCeremo- Coun. Bill McNulty (left) and Eric Yung kicked off the Poppy Fund Drive Remembrance Day is a statutory nies/htm at Ironwood Plaza last weekend. They'll be there each weekend prior to holiday in Canada to pay tribute to •[email protected] Remembrance Day, Nov. 11. Veteran musician tried to lift spirit of the troops By DON FENNELL ground and not knowing what had happened,” he 1939. At 21, he enlisted in the Canadian Navy and did @DFSentinel said. five weeks of basic training in Comox with 50 men While they suffered concussions, the entire city he’d never met before. They were all soon to leave s a musician during the Second World War, Bud block that had surrounded them had vanished. A for England for commando training. AKellett tried his best to lift the troops’ spirits. German missile, whose speed exceeded the sound Kellett, meanwhile, spent another two years on But it didn’t excuse him from experiencing—first barrier, had reduced it to rubble. the West Coast before shipping out to Europe where hand—the horrors of battle. “I can still picture it. It was really frightening,” says he spent the duration of the war. During that time, In his early 20s, Kellett and a colleague left their Kellett, noting you could see the aircraft coming the clarinet player was among 50 top musicians to navy base near Glasgow to go down to London for a over the English Channel but not hear them. represent the navy, tying to help keep up the morale couple of days of recordings. While walking casually Living at The Maple Residences in Steveston, Kel- of the troops. along a sidewalk looking for a pub, disaster struck. lett is an avid reader and still sounding sharp at the Discharged in 1945, Kellett returned home upon “We were walking along, minding our own busi- age of 98. ness, when suddenly we (awoke) down on the He was just 18 years old when the war broke out in See Page 9 richmondsentinel.ca November 2019 community | 5 Long-serving Richmond MLA Reid won’t seek re-election By DON FENNELL work representing the people of in particular helping people find @DFSentinel Richmond South Centre, as well as solutions or be better supported “ remaining as BC Liberal critic for has always spoken to me.” he longest serving female in seniors for the next two years. “I’m also passionate about Habi- Tthe history of the Legislative “The work is so very important tat For Humanity, hopefully finding Assembly of British Columbia has and I intend to do that as long as better transportation options, and announced she won’t be seeking my term lasts,” she said. helping to build a better commu- re-election. Reid, who with her re-election in nity. Anything we can do to better Richmond South Centre MLA 2017 became the longest-serving support families we should abso- Linda Reid announced Oct. 24 MLA in B.C. after former Premier lutely do,” she said. she will not be running in the next W.A.C. Bennett (1941 to 1973), said it Reid initially represented the scheduled provincial election Oct. has been a priority throughout her riding of Richmond East and was 16, 2021. She said it was not an easy career to encourage young people, re-elected in 1996, 2001, 2005, 2009 decision. especially females, to get involved and 2013. She has served as Minis- “I think anyone would wrestle in politics. She said she is passion- ter of State for Childcare, Minister with it. I love the work,” said Reid, ate about creating opportunities for of State for Early Childhood Devel- who was first elected Oct. 17, 1991. a new generation of British Colum- opment, Minister of Advanced Edu- “I’ve looked at the future and sort of bians to run for office “which is why cation, Deputy Speaker and Speak- decided it was time to hang up the I have made this difficult decision.” er of the Legislative Assembly. As skates. Reid, 60, noted her children were Photo submitted Minister for Early Childhood Devel- Currently in her 28th year in of- born while she was in office and Richmond South Centre MLA opment, she oversaw the creation fice, she said she is surprised how that she is grateful for how the Linda Reid announced Oct. 24 she of 6,000 new childcare spaces in much time has elapsed. But she is community has embraced her fam- won’t be seeking an eighth term in looking forward to continuing her ily. She said the constituency work, office. See Page9

44 Quality Merchants Ready to Serve You. Located at Blundell & No.2 Rd. 6 | Election results November 2019 RICHMOND SENTINEL Richmond votes Conservatives to House of Commons

By DON FENNELL @DFSentinel

ichmond voters have elected a pair of Con-

Rservatives to represent them in the House of Commons. On election night Oct. 21, incumbent Alice Wong was re-elected to serve a fourth consecutive term as Member of Parliament for the riding of Richmond Centre. And in the Steveston Richmond East riding, Kenny Chiu defeated incumbent“ Liberal MP Joe Peschisolido to earn a first term in Ottawa. It was a reversal of the 2015 election results. “On a national level the Liberals still hold the most seats, although no longer a majority (government),’ Wong told supporters at her victory party. “I want to assure you we will hold (the government) to the highest level of accountability.” Wong said she I love my country, knocked on at least 80 per cent of homes and to be able in the Richmond Centre riding, hear- Photo by Chung Chow to run as a ing residents con- Kenny Chiu (above) and Alice Wong were elected as Richmond’s Members of Parliament Oct. 21. candidate and cerns about both “the future of our 2019 Federal election results—Richmond win is such a gift. country and their own future pros- STEVESTON RICHMOND EAST VOTES PER CENT 1% – Kenny Chiu pects.” Ping Chan, Independent 475 1.2 “I wish to reaffirm Kenny Chiu, Conservative 17,193 41.8 35% Ping Chan, Independent my determination to work hard for you to get ahead, 42% Kenny Chiu, Conservative Jaeden Dela Torre, NDP 6,167 15.0 Jaeden Dela Torre, NDP to work with integrity, and to continue to listen to Nicole Iaci, Green what you have to say. There is much to be done in Nicole Iaci, Green 2,852 6.9 Joe Peschisolido, Liberal 7% the coming months and years. Tomorrow, the heavy Joe Peschisolido, Liberal 14,397 35.0 15% lifting begins.” TOTAL VOTES 41,084 Chiu said he is “humbled, ecstatic and privileged” at the opportunity to serve the people of Steveston Voter turnout: 41,084 of 73,840 registered voters*, 55.64 per cent Population of riding: 99,913, number of electors on list: 73,840 Richmond East. 184 of 184 polls reporting. “I love my country, and to be able to run as a can- didate and win is such a gift. I’m going to serve with RICHMOND CENTRE VOTES PER CENT all my heart.” Dustin Innes, NDP 5,482 14.4 Chiu said as an MP for Richmond, he will push for 14% Steve Kou, Liberal 10,824 28.4 help in addressing the affects of climate change, Dustin Innes, NDP while also recognizing the need for more fiscal re- Ivan Pak, People’s Party 534 1.4 Steve Kou, Liberal 49% Ian Pak, People’s Party sponsibility at a national level. Francoise Raunet, Green 2,318 6.1 28% Francoise Raunet, Green Both Wong and Chiu have ties to local education. Alice Wong, Conservative Alice Wong, Conservative 18,791 49.3 A lifelong learner, Wong worked at Kwantlen Poly- 1% Zhe Zhang, Independent technic University until 2006 as faculty and manager Zhe Zhang, Independent 193 0.5 6% of international programs. She also taught entrepre- TOTAL VOTES 38,142 neurship and English as a Second Language, and Voter turnout: 38,142 of 73,450 registered electors*, 51.93 per cent offered the first English and Chinese small business Population of riding: 98,396. 188 of 188 polls reporting. See Page 7 (*Does not include electors who registered on election day)

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a trustee on the Richmond School Board from 2011 to 2014. During this time, he helped to increase the district’s school building fund to ensure the district is ready to meet Richmond’s ever-growing needs. Wong received nearly 19,000 votes or about 49 per cent of the roughly 38,000 “ votes cast in the Rich- mond Centre riding. Less than 52 per cent of the 73,000 registered electors cast ballots. In the 2015 election Wong reveived 17,622 votes (44 per cent). Liberal candidate Lawrence Woo placed second with 16,486 votes (41 per cent). Photo by Chung Chow Chiu received some 17,000 votes or about 42 per Incumbent Alice Wong was re-elected to a fourth term as MP for Richmond Centre. cent of the roughly There is much to 41,000 votes cast in 2019 Federal election results—National Percentage of seats Percentage of votes the Steveston Rich- PARTY SEATS PERCENTAGE TOTAL PERCENTAGE be done in the mond East riding. OF SEATS VOTES OF VOTES 7% 10% 16% 8% About 55 per cent Bloc Quebecois 32 9.5 1,376,135 7.7 coming months 2% of the 73,840 eligible Conservative 121 35.8 6,155,662 34.4 Green 3 0.9 1,162,361 6.5 35% and years. voters cast ballots. 36% Liberal 157 46.4 5,915,950 33.1 46% Chiu placed sec- 33% People’s Party 0 0.0 292,703 1.6 Tomorrow, the ond to Peschiso- 1% 7% lido in the 2015 NDP 24 7.1 2,849,214 15.9 heavy lifting Independent 1 0.3 71,854 0.4 election receiving Bloc Quebecois Conservative Bloc Quebecois Conservative 16,630 votes (38 per Polls reporting: 73,291 of 73,536 polls (99.67 per cent) Green Liberal Green Liberal 2019 Federal election results—Richmond begins. Voter turnout: 17,890,264 of 27,126,166 registered electors People’s NDP People’s NDP cent). Peschisolido (65.95 per cent) Independent Independent STEVESTON RICHMOND EAST VOTES PER CENT won the riding with 1% – Alice Wong Ping Chan, Independent 475 1.2 19,486 votes (45 per 2019 Federal election results—BC Percentage of seats Percentage of votes cent). In the 2019 Kenny Chiu, Conservative 17,193 41.8 35% Ping Chan, Independent PARTY SEATS PERCENTAGE TOTAL PERCENTAGE 42% Kenny Chiu, Conservative election, Peschsolido placed second with 14,397 OF SEATS VOTES OF VOTES 2% 1% Jaeden Dela Torre, NDP 6,167 15.0 Jaeden Dela Torre, NDP Conservative 17 40.5 799,239 34.1 24% Nicole Iaci, Green votes (35 per cent). 26% 34% Green 2 4.8 290,629 12.4 40% Nicole Iaci, Green 2,852 6.9 Joe Peschisolido, Liberal Overall, the Liberals under Prime Minister Justin 7% Trudeau won the most seats, 157, (down 20 from Liberal 11 26.2 612,098 26.1 2% Joe Peschisolido, Liberal 14,397 35.0 15% People’s Party 0 0.0 39,549 1.7 2015) to form a minority government. The Conserva- 26% 12% TOTAL VOTES 41,084 NDP 11 26.2 572,063 24.4 26% 5% tives, under leader Andrew Scheer, will form the of- Independent 1 2.4 21,834 0.9 Voter turnout: 41,084 of 73,840 registered voters*, 55.64 per cent ficial opposition after winning 121 seats, an increase Population of riding: 99,913, number of electors on list: 73,840 Polls reporting: 9,125 of 9,144 (99.79 per cent) of 26 from the 2015 election. Conservative Green Conservative Green 184 of 184 polls reporting. Voter turnout: 2,343,760 of 3,604,605 registered electors Liberal People’s Liberal People’s •[email protected] (65.02 per cent) NDP Independent NDP Independent

RICHMOND CENTRE VOTES PER CENT Dustin Innes, NDP 5,482 14.4 14% Steve Kou, Liberal 10,824 28.4 Dustin Innes, NDP 1 Ivan Pak, People’s Party 534 1.4 Steve Kou, Liberal 49% Ian Pak, People’s Party Francoise Raunet, Green 2,318 6.1 28% Francoise Raunet, Green Alice Wong, Conservative Alice Wong, Conservative 18,791 49.3 1% Zhe Zhang, Independent

Zhe Zhang, Independent 193 0.5 6% luluislandhomes.com TOTAL VOTES 38,142 Tina Gonzalez 778.837.1144 Voter turnout: 38,142 of 73,450 registered electors*, 51.93 per cent Diana Dickey 604.618.7060 Population of riding: 98,396. 188 of 188 polls reporting. Call us today to discuss the market value of your home. (*Does not include electors who registered on election day)

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1 8 | community November 2019 RICHMOND SENTINEL Many to thank for success of Grand Prix of Art By DON FENNELL scenes to put everything together.” @DFSentinel Volunteers photographers Mark English and Fabian Dominguez hanks Lucy Higgs-Lockie. You covered a lot of ground to take pic- Ttoo, Mary Ann Burrows and tures of the artists at work at 35 dif- Wendy Chen. ferent locations from London Farm Shout outs also to Britannia Her- to the Gulf of Georgia Cannery. You itage Shipyards and all its staff, can see some of their pictures by Steveston Harbour Authority, Rich- visiting grandprixofart.ca/blog/. Photo courtesy City of Richmond mond Artists Guild, Penta Building Another place to see some of the The city’s purchase of the Richmond Ice Centre ensures long-term Group, Alvin, Pebeo and Golden/ images captured during the Grand access to the popular recreation facility. Tenline Sales. Prix is at instagram.com/artgp_offi- These individuals and organiza- cial page, and also by searching the tions were just a few of the many #GPOA2019 hashtag on Instagram. community partners who contrib- Make sure to follow the Grand City purchases uted to the success of the recent Prix Instagram page so you can ninth annual Steveston Grand Prix see all about the lead-up to next of Art. year's event, which will be the 10th Richmond Ice Centre “What an amazing event this Steveston Grand Prix of Art. Glavi- By DON FENNELL grades to the facility and allow it to year’s Steveston Grand Prix of Art na is already hinting there will be @DFSentinel operate for several more decades. was,” says Mark Glavina, who en- some special plans, as the event The city will work closely with the visioned the annual fall painting will be part of the first International he Richmond Ice Centre is now Richmond Arenas Community Asso- “race” some nine years ago. Plein Air Symposium here in Rich- Towned by the City of Richmond. ciation and user groups to identify pri- “I think it was the smoothest it’s mond. Ensuring long-term access to the ority areas for upgrades, and opportu- ever run, and was very well attend- Check out this year’s event win- six rinks, and providing residents an- nities to enhance the functionality of ed. We sold out registration over ners on the event page at Grand other community recreation asset, the Richmond Ice Centre. It will bring a week in advance, had over 100 Prix of Art the move to purchase the facility is the number of city-owned ice sheets artists painting, 60 volunteers to •[email protected] being well-received. Reaction from to 10, complementing the two at Mi- making everything the Richmond Arenas Community noru Arenas and two at the Richmond run smoothly, and Association, which oversees day-to- Olympic Oval. over 1,300 visitors to day operations, and staff has been When the lease came up for renew- see the exhibition at “extremely positive,” says city spokes- al in August, the city leveraged the op- the Seine Net Loft on person Clay Adams. portunity to instead look at purchas- Saturday and Sunday Part of the Riversport Sports and ing the Ice Centre. As a result, it now (Sept. 21 and 22). And Entertainment complex, the Rich- owns the building and the land on boy did our artists get mond Ice Centre opened in 1994 and which it sits. There is no loss in asset lucky with the weath- has six regulation-size ice rinks. It is or value to the city as a result of the er for the (outdoor) home to Richmond Jets Minor Hock- deal. Grand Prix, consid- ey, Richmond Ringette, Richmond “It’s a good investment. Something ering the downpour Ravens Female Hockey, Connaught we should have done a long time (the next day).” Skating Club and Coast (adult recre- ago—had we been able,” says Coun. Glavina also had ation) Hockey, and also offers year- Bill McNulty. high praise for the round skating and lessons, as well as “Any time you can purchase and staff at Phoenix Art dry floor rink access and tournament add to your repertoire is a very posi- Workshop, who he capacity for up to 50 teams. Until now, tive move,” he says. “There will never says were “amaz- the centre was privately owned, with be enough facilities for all our needs. ing, not only doing the city paying annual lease costs— We can’t keep up with the expanding their usual work at Photo by Don Fennell funds that will now assist in support- population growth.” the store but also Steveston Grand Prix of Art’s Mark Glavina ing much-needed infrastructure up- •[email protected] helping behind the says the ninth annual event was amazing. richmondsentinel.ca November 2019 community | 9 VETERAN

From Page 4 which he joined the Vancouver Fire Department. While that became his main profession, he continued to play the clarinet with some of the biggest names in West Coast mu- sic—Dal Richards among them. As Remembrance Day, Nov. 11, nears, Kellett reflects on its importance. “I’m encouraged at least about the last number of years and the number of people attending the cere- monies,” he says. “I hope the attendance continues for if it wasn’t for the many men and women who served, it would be an entirely dif- ferent world than it is today.” That said, Kellett says the world re- mains chaotic. “I think the world, in my humble opin- ion, is so confused today,” he says.“The Second World War was supposed to end all wars, but when we look back war has never stopped. There doesn’t seem to be any unity (among the na- Photo by Chung Chow tions). I don’t we take it seriously enough. Richmondites will pause Nov. I think we let the important things (like 11 to honour Canadian service world peace) slide by.” personnel who gave their lives LET’S •[email protected] for our freedom. TALK

and Alberta Guide Dogs and a di- LINDA REID rector of the Richmond Chinatown Lions club. She began volunteering From Page 5 as a First Aid Cadet with St. John Ambulance. B.C. and in 2002 the individualized The 2012 winner of the Ethel Tib- funding model for children with au- bits Award for Community, recog- tism spectrum disorder. That year, nizing her leadership in Richmond, the early childhood development she is grateful to reside in Rich- legacy fund was also established mond which she describes as “an to support community initiatives amazing community” because of its to support children under the age high level of volunteerism. of six. In 2007, while Minister for “I’ve been absolutely honoured to childcare, she oversaw the Boost be an MLA for Richmond,” she said. BC program which distributed free “I believe public service is the rent booster car seats to low-income we pay for our time on this earth. families. It’s been a privilege, no question.” Reid is also the chair of the BC •[email protected] 10 | community November 2019 RICHMOND SENTINEL Kids riding rings around their disabilities By LORRAINE GRAVES lli said horses are very therapeutic for @LGSentinel the riders. She said the movement of the horse actually mimics how people he Richmond Therapeutic Riding walk ”so when the rider is riding they TAssociation opened a new riding get that movement through their own ring at Twin Oaks Farm in October, hips.” offering lessons to children and youth A mother of one young rider said with disabilities. she’s seen advances in her child be- “This is a project that make such a cause of therapeutic riding. She says difference in the lives of children with participants’ balance, core strength special needs,” said Steveston MLA and self-confidence are constantly John Yap, who was on hand for the rib- growing. bon cutting. Children having fun, getting healthi- Association vice-chair Bob Flynn er, growing stronger regardless of their added, “The object of the outdoor rid- challenges in life is what the RTRA is ing ring is to allow RTRA to expand all about. their therapeutic riding program for “I see progress all the time,” says Bigi- children and youth with special needs.” olli. “We have one rider in a wheelchair Also there for the opening, new- and he rides once a week. His physio- ly-elected MP Kenny Chiu said, “How therapist has said now that he’s riding, strong or healthy a country is does when he’s on the treadmill at physio, not depend on government but on the his hips are actually moving and they people. I encourage all to continue to weren’t before. It’s huge.” support this organization.” The riders are special people, as are Photo by Lorraine Graves Melanie Stefiuk, who chairs the those offering their support either Alongside Richmond MLAs Linda Reid and John Yap, young riders RTRA board, said“This is what we hope financial or through their physical la- check out their new facility. is phase one. Stage two is to put a roof bour. Volunteer Angela Beckman says put a lid on it. taught in Richmond schools for many on our ring.” she volunteers “because I like horses “If we can raise the funds to put a years, said, “There is no greater con- Lauren Illich, whose firm Townline and kids.” roof on the riding ring, then children fidence builder for a child than being Homes donated $100,000 to the new Bagiolli echoes that when asked can ride in any weather. Their physi- astride a horse.” riding ring, talked of how some see how she feels about this organization. cal progress shouldn’t have to take a For more information or to donate horsemanship as something reserved “I think it’s wonderful. We get to break just because it’s miserable out- your time, talents or money go to for the elite. She was clear it is import- make kids very happy. It’s a fun form of side.” richmondtherapeuticriding.com or ant that riding be open to all. therapy for them.” Also present for the opening of the phone 604-241-7837 RTRA program director Alyssa Bigio- Next step according to Flynn is to new riding ring, MLA Linda Reid, who •[email protected] Renowned pianist Edwin Gnandt coming to Richmond enowned pianist and teacher Edwin Gnandt is tion juror, workshop clinician, international In preparation for his soon-to-be-released Rcoming to Richmond. speaker and professor of piano and music book (2019) entitled The Inner World of Fry- Gnandt will present an extended workshop, ex- at Ambrose University in Calgary. He ad- deryk Chopin: Psychology, Medicine and ploring topics from his two most recent books Un- judicates festivals across Canada and re- the Majorca Period, he has made research derstanding Chopin Piano Style and The soul of cently was a juror for the Canadian Music trips to Paris, France and the Carthusian Music: Gifts from the Golden Age of Piano Nov. 6 Competition. Monastery in Valldemossa on the Island of starting at 10:30 a.m. at the Salvation Army-Rich- Having studied at the Juilliard School of Majorca where Chopin spent the winter of mond Community Church, 8280 Gilbert Rd. The Music, he has recorded for CBC with a va- Edwin Gnandt 1838-1839. special event is organized by the Richmond branch riety of artists of national and internation- The BCRMTA welcome all its members, of the B.C. Registered Music Teachers Association al stature. He is also listed in the Lexington's Who's visitors and guests to the workshop. (BCRMTA). Who of Professionals in North America. Grandt will bring copies of his books for purchase. Gnandt enjoys a collaborative career in music as In recent years, Gnandt has conducted exten- Cost for non-branch members and guests is $20 at pianist, accompanist, author, adjudicator, competi- sive research into the mind and music of Chopin. the door. richmondsentinel.ca November 2019 COMMUNITY | 11 Caring for families together By LORRAINE GRAVES without the funds to shop can request gift certifi- @LGSentinel cates to outfit their families and homes. One of the newest programs is their gardening ichmond Family Place’s 40th annual general projects from beautifying the yard and play area to Rmeeting was much more than just a dry reciting growing vegetables together. of financial and programming statistics. A staff member told the story of one mother who The recent gathering at the Richmond Cultur- relayed the effect of the garden on her son. al Centre saw people from all walks of life coming “Max has autism,” she said to the staff member. together to celebrate their accomplishments as a In his case, it meant he didn’t speak. At all. community. Max and his mom were part of the Seeds of Hope Richmond Family Place at 8660 Ash St. has satel- program. They planted beans one day at Family lite programs in 14 locations throughout the city. The Place. That night, mom cooked some green beans Photo courtesy Richmond Family Place wide range of programs are open to all Richmon- for supper. Max noticed and said, “Mommy, what From left, Abdulhamid, Elifgul and Leona enjoy dites, not just those facing challenges. planting?” digging in a plot outside Richmond Family Place. Offering support and activities for all ages, Family “It was my first conversation with him,” she said. Place has programs six days a week. Their drop-in Board member Tienne Schaub also recalled a encourages children to eat the healthy and very fla- programs had over 23,000 individual visits last year father who came to the dinner program but didn’t vourful vegetables and fruits of their labours. alone. stay. Then, later, he stayed a little. Fighting loneliness, alienation, lack of language Serving hearty, healthy meals is also among many “Eventually, the garden’s calm allowed him a way a host of other problems, the facility welcomes all mandates for the organization. In addition to pro- to open up about his garden in the refugee camp,” comers regardless of family size, composition or or- grams for the earliest of infants and their parents she said. igin. to fun things like Easter egg hunts, breakfasts with Besides getting families outdoors in the fresh air, Board member Louise Yeoh said “family isn’t al- Santa, a summer barbeque and a field trip to pick speakers were keen to point out the fitness the ways blood related. We are truly, truly a community.” blueberries, there is also a thrift store where those digging, bending and weed-pulling offers. It also •[email protected]

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Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site 12138 Fourth Avenue Richmond BC 604.664.9009 gulfofgeorgiacannery.org 12 | community November 2019 RICHMOND SENTINEL Experts go batty over furry fliers By LORRAINE GRAVES “In the wild, rabies is relatively rare @LGSentinel in bats,” he says, warning that bats found lying on the ground whether ikram Misra loves bats. alive, in distress, or dead, are more V He’s a virus scientist at the Uni- likely to be rabid. versity of Saskatchewan, but trained To be safe, he says “just leave them right here in the Lower Mainland. alone.” Since no one was studying Canadi- There are human and animal rabies an bat viruses, Misra spent a year at vaccines. In fact, you have to show the National Microbiology Laboratory your animals have been vaccinated in Winnipeg looking at these noctur- to cross many borders. And if you are nal fliers. He says that while bats are in a profession where you work with mainly beneficial to humans for in- animals, you should consider getting sect control and pollination, they can the rabies shots. carry diseases like rabies. While he’s been vaccinated, Misra In fact, there was a rabies death this says the general public doesn’t need summer in Metro Vancouver from to rush out and get vaccinated, the ex- contact with a bat. That led to height- ception being if someone is exposed ened interest in both rabies and bats. to rabies. Started in time, a series of With many old farm buildings, Rich- injections including the vaccine, pre- mond offers rich bat roosting territory. vents the disease from killing. If you But according to Danielle Dagenais wait until symptoms show up, it is of the BC Bat Community Program, too late. That’s what happened to the while Richmond definitely has bats young man who died this year. many of their haunts are unknown. Misra says if bitten by a wild animal, “We don’t know where the bats are you should safely capture it and send in Richmond. There’s a ton of bats in it for immediate testing. He says the Photo Tom Benson via Flickr.com Delta and I assume there are a lot in post-exposure rabies shots are not Associated with Halloween, humans have a complicated relationship Richmond,” she says. painful. with bats. Misra, who got his PhD at the Uni- Bats prevent far more human dis- versity of British Columbia in medical eases than they cause. Of the two and Lyme disease. killed,” he says. microbiology and immunology, says rabies deaths in B.C. since 1924, only By nurturing these little bug-eaters Dagenais’ group offers sugges- we need to respect wild animals but the most recent was caused by a bat. in our neighbourhoods, we keep our- tions on their website bcbats.ca and not fear them. He says we should Because they eat a mass of insects, selves and our animals healthier. BC Bats wants your help finding bat leave them alone, not work to erad- like mosquitoes, bats prevent serious As few as 20 bats in a colony can roosts. She also asks that when out- icate them. For Misra, that’s doubly insect-borne diseases in humans, eat hundreds of thousands of mos- side at dusk or dawn, watch for bats true for bats. pets, livestock and wildlife. quitoes each night. leaving or returning to their roosts Misra’s fondness for the furry crea- Bats also act as natural insect re- then report the sightings at Vancou- tures of the night is obvious. pellents. Because some bugs can [email protected] “Bats are addictive once you realize hear these furry fliers, knowing they’re Every spring, Dagenais offers a how amazing they are. They are very out to eat them, insects tend to avoid workshop at the Richmond Nature cute. I don’t know why people are yards and gardens with bats. House about the benefits of living afraid of them. In fact, we’d have no In B.C. it is actually illegal from May around bats and interesting tidbits of tequila without the specialized bats 1 to Sept. 1 to get rid of, or shut out information that pollinate the blue agave used to bats. “Once you start working on bats, make the liquor. “If you exclude the females then the you can’t stop,” Misra says, an opinion “We should do everything we can pups will die,” Dagenais says. shared by Dagenais. to help bat conservation, with such Misra also recommends you don’t “I am a bat biologist. I love them,” things as proper bat houses,” he get rid of bats yourself she says. continues. “Bats can help to keep “It’s probably best done with guid- For a more detailed version of this insect-transmitted diseases at bay ance of someone who knows what story, visit richmondsentinel.ca Photo courtesy BC Bats such as encephalitis, West Nile virus, they are doing so they don’t get •[email protected] richmondsentinel.ca November 2019 community | 13 Halloween traditions in Richmond have deep roots By Hannah Scott and Lorraine Graves

ot just a sugar rush, Halloween is rooted in cul- Ntural tradition and has a long history in Canada. The name “Halloween” (or “Hallowe’en”) comes from the Christian tradition of All Hallows’ Eve, the night before All Saints’ Day, which focuses on the dead and honours saints each Nov. 1. Although its name comes from related Christian holidays, Halloween traditions as we know them are largely secular, deriving from the Celtic holiday Samhain (pronounced “sow-en”). Ancient Celts celebrated the turning of the sea- son from harvest to winter and from light to dark. This was also linked to the spiritual world: the con- nection between the living and the dead was at its peak, and the dead were believed to be able to cross over to the world of the living. Costumes were intended to disguise people from lurking spirits and ghosts. They later contributed to the practice of trick or treating, a combination of several Middle Ages traditions. “Mumming,” or performing in disguise, was combined with “souling,” begging door-to-door for cakes called “soul cakes” which commemorated the dead. A third practice was known as “guising,” effectively dressing up as we do today. “Trick or treat” initially saw children exchanging a song or other “trick” for a treat. The first recorded use of the phrase “trick or treat” was in an Alberta newspaper in 1927. Dressing in disguise in North America was first recorded in Vancouver in 1898. About 100 years ago, Halloween solidified its Photo by Hannah Scott place as a family and community holiday. At the Plastic bag jellyfish glowed under UV lights at this year’s Gulf of Georgia Cannery Halloween Gulf of Georgia Cannery in Steveston, tradition event, The Haunted Sea. lived on at their The Haunted Sea event this past The cannery’s visitor services co-ordinator, Tara sirens. This space was decorated entirely with sal- weekend. Miller, said the best costume she’d seen at the can- vaged materials, saving waste from entering our While normally warm and welcoming in the win- nery was a very realistic Groot from Marvel Comics. landfills and oceans.” ter months, they pulled out all the spooky stops at Shannon King, who manages audience engage- While the decorations and incredible makeup Halloween for this event. ment, praised the Blanche Macdonald students were spooky, the amount of plastic and Styrofoam Behind the regular exhibits about the history of who did make-up for the event, “from gorgeous retrieved from the ocean was a scarier sight. fishing and canning, Halloween tours took place mermaids and scary sea monsters to dead can- Julia Sargeant, the cannery’s events co-ordina- throughout the weekend. These alternated be- nery workers. Super spooky and beautiful!” tor, says The Haunted Sea was designed to “bring tween a tame tour aimed at younger children and Asked about costumes in years past at the can- awareness to the horrors of waste on our environ- a spookier tour for those who like surprises. Cos- nery, King said, “I have so many favourites – a very ment, especially oceans, through a memorable in- tumes were encouraged. young boy in a hot dog suit who insisted on letting teractive haunted experience.” Andrea Park, the site’s head interpreter, said me know he wasn't a real hot dog.” In addition to the decorated areas and spooky the best costume she had ever seen at this event Mimi Horita, the cannery’s marketing and visitor characters, children enjoyed activities such as a was a family of Jawas from Star Wars. When asked services manager says “The Haunted Sea trans- spooky story time presented by the Richmond what she loves best about Halloween, Andrea said: formed the cannery’s herring reduction plant into Public Library and under-the-sea themed crafts “My children’s candy.” an undersea cove, inhabited by sea creatures and and games throughout the weekend. 14 | arts & culture November 2019 RICHMOND SENTINEL Art that feeds the body as well as the soul By LORRAINE GRAVES ist or gallery, half of all proceeds from @LGSentinel Guess Who? goes to the food bank which distributes more than 9,000 rtists of all levels meet weekly to kilograms (20,000 pounds) to about Alearn from and support each other 2,200 people each week. Over half the as part of the Richmond Artists Guild. people the food bank helps are tem- While the Guild fosters arts in our porary users, people who are suffering community, on Nov. 2 its artists will through a crisis. About one-third of also support the Richmond Food Bank the people helped are children, while with their skills. 15 per cent of the food bank’s clients The Guess Who? art sale runs from need the help long-term because of 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the South Arm Pi- multiple barriers to employment, in- oneer Church on the corner of No. 3 cluding chronic illness, mental health Road and Steveston Highway. It will problems or disabilities. feature a selection of 25.4 by 25.4 In addition to the 230 weekly vol- centimetre (10 by 10 inch) paintings, all unteers, many groups volunteer on a Photo by Lorraine Graves original and unsigned, for $100 each. weekly, monthly or yearly basis. With a variety of skill levels, experi- Admission to the Guess Who? sale Richmond Artists Guild painters show their creations, but not their ence and subjects, these works of art is free. The painter’s name is revealed faces, in anticipation of their Nov. 2 sale to support the Richmond Food offer members of the public a chance once you’ve paid for your choice of art- Bank. to put a genuine piece of art on their work. artistic options. early on your holiday gift shopping.” walls while feeding hungry adults and This year’s sale also features a silent As painter and Guild member Jen- For more information go to rich- children in Richmond. auction and offers hot beverages, free nifer Taylor says, “It’s a fun event and a mondartistsguild.com While most art sales support an art- or by donation, while you savour your great way to build a collection or start •[email protected] Ready to return to the office? Richmond's Intelli Group seeks a mature person with office experience to be our receptionist. Hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (with an hour lunch break). 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Richmond Richmond Orchestra and Chorus a banner city presents Amadeus: Mozart’s Final Year

There’s not a lot of time to hink of the world classical and it choir, Richmond Singers. Tenor Eric pick the artwork that will fly Tdoesn’t get much better than this. Schwarzhoff and bass Paul Nash both high above city streets. Richmond Orchestra and Chorus As- sing with Vancouver Chamber Choir. Voting in the 2019 Rich- sociation, under the direction of Brigid The soloist in the Clarinet Concerto is mond Street Banner Con- Coult and James Malmberg, opens its Stephen Robb, artistic director of Delta test closes at 5 p.m. Nov. 34th season Nov. 2 with a concert fea- Community Music School and principal 1 at www.facebook.com/ turing some of the most wonderful mu- conductor of the Richmond Delta Youth CityofRichmondBC. The sic from the last year of the life of Wolf- Orchestra. 10 winning designs will gang Amadeus Mozart. The performance of the Requiem is be printed on street ban- If you remember the movie Amadeus, also a tribute to long-term singing mem- ners and installed across you will remember the richness of that ber Glenda Johnson, who passed away the city, reflecting themes year—the opera The Magic Flute, the last spring. Glenda sang with the Singers ranging from connection Clarinet Concerto, and the piece the as well as the Chorus, and was ROCA’s to arts and heritage to sus- composer was still working on when he librarian as well as being active in volun- tainability from March 2020 died: the Requiem Mass. teering in the community. to February 2021. Joined by local soloists, next month’s The Amadeus: Mozart’s Final Year con- New this year, all the sub- concert offers an evening of music that cert on Nov. 2 will begin at 7:30 p.m. at missions will be on display will move your soul. Fraserview MB Church, 11295 Mellis Dr. at Minoru Centre for Active The soprano and alto, Natasha Tickets are available with advance book- Photo via Wikimedia Commons Living from Nov. 5 to Dec. 3. Neufeld and Fabiana Katz, are the past ing through www.roca.ca or by contact- ROCA opens its 34th season Nov. 2 and current directors of the women’s ing the ROCA office at 604-276-2747. with music from Mozart.

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Environmental Programs Information: 604-276-4010 [email protected] www.richmond.ca/depot 16 | community November 2019 RICHMOND SENTINEL RAPS COMMUNITY REPORT Caring for the animals who care for us Meaningful gift from an animal lover school. fasts and mom would Except for a few years up the coast, clean Champ’s teeth Dody lived all her life in Richmond, and brush his hair. She Pat much of it on the family farm, on No. also had a cat in there Johnson 3 Road between Finn and the dike, for a number of years, where Jackie grew up and still lives. two cats actually, and Dody grew up helping on the farm, the cats got their teeth which raised thoroughbred horses, brushed too. That was When Jackie Brown was going among other things. After selling the the routine every morn- through her late mother’s apartment, farmhouse to Jackie’s family, Dody ing.” she found a Post-It note in a drawer. bought a townhouse on Garry Street, She adds: “I have not “It said, $25,000 to the Richmond backing onto Steveston Park, and known another person Archives and $25,000 to RAPS,” Jack- she lived there for the last 39 years of who scrubs their cat’s ie recalled recently. “I thought, well, her life, until her passing in Oct. 2018. teeth. But if mom said, she didn’t have a lot. She had a small “She loved it there,” Jackie said. ‘Sit down I’m going to pension, but she owned her town- She also loved dogs and cats. From scrub your teeth,’ you home free and clear—that was very her childhood, there were always an- did.” important to her. She was always very imals around. “She was a pretty happy that I volunteered at RAPS “In 1980, a stray showed up in her spunky, sassy woman,” and thought it was such a wonder- yard, so of course she fed him,” says Jackie says of her mom. the lives of animals,” says Eyal Licht- ful organization that did such good Jackie. “She took him down to the “She was eight days short of her 91st mann, CEO and executive director of things that she wanted to support it shelter and nobody claimed him, so birthday when she passed away.” RAPS. “It is also a meaningful way for after she passed away. I thought, it’s she went back and adopted him. His Since Jackie volunteers at the City people to continue making a positive not in the will but that’s her money name was Gypsy, because she found shelter, she saw the mess that the contribution to the world even after and that’s what she wants to do, so him wandering.” leaking old washing machine was they have passed.” that’s what we did.” When Gypsy passed away, she got making and she designated part of RAPS has financial and estate Her mom, Geraldine (Dody) Wray, another rescue, named Tuffy, and her her mom’s gift to replacing the wash- planners who volunteer to help peo- was from two Richmond pioneering last dog was Champ, who was with er and dryer with commercial grade ple include charitable contributions families—the Kidds and the Blairs. Dody for 12-and-a-half years. new ones. The rest of the funds are in their wills—including some ways Her older brother, Gil Blair, was may- “She walked them three or four going to the RAPS Cat Sanctuary. that offer financial benefits during or of Richmond from 1973 to 1990. times a day in Steveston Park and “She would have wanted it to go to the person’s lifetime. More infor- Just as famous as her brother in cer- every day they had their routine,” keep those animals alive and well,” mation is available at rapsbc.com/ tain circles, Dody worked at the Rich- Jackie recalls. “Champ used to lie says Jackie. planned-giving. mond Public Library and taught local down on the floor with mom when “Gifts like Dody’s are such an im- Pat Johnson is communications kids for decades, first in kindergarten she did her stretches and exercises. portant way to support the work manager for the Regional Animal and later at Brighouse elementary Then they would have their break- RAPS does saving and improving Protection Society.

REGIONAL ANIMAL MY NAME ISMOLLY PROTECTION SOCIETY (RAPS) Meet the stunningly beautiful Molly! Molly came to RAPS as a rapsbc.com | City Shelter: 604-275-2036 stray and sadly was not reclaimed. She is an approximately four-year-old, black, female domestic medium short-hair. Head Office: 604-285-7724 LIKE US ON FACEBOOK FOLLOW US ON TWITTER Molly has a big, bold personality and would love to be treated /REGIONALANIMALPROTECTIONSOCIETY RAPSOCIETY like a queen in her new home. She is very sweet and loves pets and cuddles but she also has spicy moments where her cattitude shines. Molly has a thick luxurious coat that will RAPS ANIMAL HOSPITAL require regular grooming/brushing to avoid knots and matts. rapsanimalhospital.com Molly can be a bit of bully to the other cats in the adoption 604-242-1666 room so she would probably do best in a home where she is AD PT the only cat. Molly is eagerly awaiting her furever home, so if The RAPS Animal Hospital and she sounds like the right t for you please come down to RAPS ME! Animal Ambulance are to meet her in person. supported by Applewood Nissan richmondsentinel.ca November 2019 | 17 In their own words… 55 + BC Games bringing the power of age to Richmond requirements of the 55+ Games mandate. We are going beyond basics to include competition for our Bill senior citizens and build upon the concept of the 55+ McNulty Games. Included in our plan are the 28 core sports. They vary from archery, dragon boat racing, pickleball Councillor to trap shooting and track and field. Seniors will be able to enjoy all of the facilities in what will be a predominately “vehicle-less games”. All activities are within a four-mile radius of the Games Richmond continues to enjoy a reputation of being Village and the participants’ accommodation. Most the healthiest community in Canada with residents are within a 10 minute walk from the village. who, on average, are the nation’s longest living. We The initiative for these games came through the Bill McNulty caught up with Richmond Kajaks athletes are also lauded for having the most outstanding Richmond Sports Council. Partnerships were formed (from left) Avril Douglas and Gwen McFarlan at the sports and recreation facilities in Canada. Thus, it is with the seniors groups at the eight community Kelowna Games. only fitting that we were awarded the 55+ BC Games, centres; the city’s seniors group at the Minoru Seniors which will take place Sept. 15 to 19, 2020. Centre; Richmond multicultural community and the partnerships between senior groups, community Launched in 1987 and known as the Seniors City. associations and Richmond sports groups. Games, they were conceived to stimulate seniors to Richmond is fortunate to have very capable, The second benefit is the encouragement of an pursue a healthy lifestyle. Over the years, the Games games-experienced volunteers that make up active lifestyle and sports participation. Participation continue to be a major event in our province, held the Board of Directors for the 2020 games. The in the games is by age categories depending on the annually in various communities, most recently philosophy of the games is “For Seniors by Seniors.” activity. This structure provides for residents to take in Kelowna in September 2019 where Richmond The board has enlisted more than a thousand part in any of the activities. received the Games flag. people offering to help with the games with that Thirdly, the purchase of new or upgraded With Richmond’s ideal location, it is expected number growing every day. The majority of the lead equipment for competition will be provided to that the 2020 Games will be the largest ever. It is volunteers are over 55 years. seniors’ groups in each discipline after the games. anticipated that over 4,000 athletes, aged 55 and The budget for the games includes a projected One very unique legacy from the games will over, will compete in 28 different sports and activities revenue of $440,000 and a legacy in excess of be the enhancement of the “trust fund” for senior at venues across Richmond, making it the city’s $75,000. But, more importantly, the Games will athletes that we established after Richmond hosted largest-ever sporting event. For many of the athletes, give lasting benefits to Richmond seniors to further the successful 2009 Seniors Games. This trust fund is this will be their first opportunity to experience the develop their wellness. used to assist Richmond’s senior athletes in attending excitement of competing in an official Olympic Initial benefits show that the Games have future athletic competitions. Winter Games venue city. already raised the consciousness about activity The Richmond Games motto, “the Power of Age”, Richmond’s sport plan exceeds the basic among seniors. Furthermore, it has expanded the speaks for itself.

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Dynamo fencer inspired by historic swordsman By DON FENNELL clear fencing is a priority. Zhao has enjoyed much @DFSentinel success, but placing first in the junior men’s épée

at the USA Fencing National Championships in ecounting the adventures of a young noble- July, 2018 remains his most satisfying result. In a Rman named d’Artagnan who leaves home remarkable comeback, he overcame an 11-7 defi- to travel to Paris and join the Musketeers of the cit in the last 15 seconds in the final bout to pull Guard, The Three Musketeers (Les Trois Mousque- victory from the jaws of defeat. taires en Francais) continues to inspire; centuries “The tears“ and excitement in winning were un- after the historic adventure novel was written in forgettable,” he says. 1844 by French author Alexandre Dumas. Reflecting on his achievements, Zhao feels for- Howard Zhao is among those greatly influenced tunate but also deserving. by the story. “I’ve trained consistently to overcome the ob- Like the hero of the Musketeers, Zhao is a fo- stacles I’ve had to face,” he says. “I have always cused 18-year-old with the Richmond-based Dy- been very determined and committed to the ac- namo Fencing Club. But unlike the young swords- tions to achieve my goals, and the results proved man D’Artagnan, he’s neither to be me that my efforts to per- impulsive or hotheaded. I’ve trained severe were not in vain. When “He is coachable, which may I’m in a match, I feel relaxed and be (his) most important trait,” consistently to confident as I devote everything says Igor Gantsevich, president overcome the I have.” of the club and, as a national Zhao enjoys building relation- champion and Pan American obstacles I’ve had to ships within the fencing fraterni- Games medallist, one of its no- ty, and appreciates the sense of table graduates. face. family and co-operation with his “I started fencing in Kindergar- coaches and teammates at Dy- ten, so this is the 11th year of my – Howard Zhao namo “where everyone looks out fencing career,” says Zhao. and cares for each other.” “I first learned about this sport when I watched In his quest to compete in the 2024 Olympic the movie, where the combat scenes fascinated Summer Games (ironically in Paris), and be among me and I began dreaming of being a bold and the world’s most elite, Zhao plans to up his physi- flamboyant swordsman.” cal training to gain speed and strength. Initially, fencing was purely a leisure activity for Each step of the way, he looks to coach Gantse- Zhao. But after he actually won a competition, vich for guidance. both his interest and dedication began to soar. “He’s proven to me that all of my goals can be He continues to participate in a wide range of achieved through strong determination and hard Photo submitted activities such as volleyball, playing the drums, de- work. His character and grit have also inspired me Howard Zhao of Richmond-based Dynamo bating and demonstrating his math skills, but it’s to not give up when facing difficult situations.” Fencing Club is rapidly becoming one to watch. The coach is equally complimentary of his pro- tege. onships, but hasn’t been able to represent Cana- Asked of Zhao’s greatest strengths, Gantsevich da because he doesn’t yet hold a Canadian pass- immediately points to his natural cat-like reflexes. port. “He moves so smoothly, that even though I “I love him like my own little brother,” Gantsev- think I am a good coach, that comes from him,” ich says. “He is not only a world-class fencer, but a Gantsevich says. “I can’t tell you how many times world-class student. He has been the poster boy he has been in a match and has come back to win. for our club. I have never met a single person who I will never forget his match for gold at the USA doesn’t like him.” nationals. He never gave up.” Zhao may not be the last member of his imme- Gantsevich has little doubt Zhao can not only diate family to excel in fencing. A younger brother become an Olympian, but a world champion. has also taken up the sport, with an aim to one Photo submitted His biggest hurdle the past three years has been day beat Howard. But that’s not likely to happen Howard Zhao’s ultimate dream is to compete getting his Canadian citizenship papers in order. anytime soon. in the Olympic Games. He has already qualified for three world champi- •[email protected] richmondsentinel.ca November 2019 sports | 19 Ravens relentless in pursuit of success By DON FENNELL @DFSentinel

ichmond Ravens left last year’s Rep Classic with Ra bad taste in their mouths. That made them even more determined not to experience the same fate this year. Reflecting the relentless work ethic that has epit- omized their play game in and game out, the Ra- vens managed a hard-earned 1-0 overtime win over St. Albert (Alberta) Sunday to earn the Midget Divi- sion title at the 2019 Richmond female hockey tour- nament. It was the third time the hosts have netted top spot in the event’s seven-year history. “This is the best start we’ve ever had in 14 years, and it’s all to do with how hard the girls work,” says head coach AJ Sander, who has been at helm since Photo submitted the club was founded. “Our biggest asset is our Richmond Ravens won the 2019 Richmond Ravens Rep Classic Midget Division title Sunday, work ethic. We have the skill and everything, but blanking St. Albert 1-0 in overtime at the Ice Centre. their work ethic is phenomenal in every game. We consistently outwork teams, but the scores don’t did, they are usually scoring chances, and our goal- Sander noted. show that.” ies have had to come up big. Anna made saves at The Ravens’ dedication this weekend was Then there’s the focus, integral in any team’s suc- the right time,” says Sander. matched only by that of tournament organizers. cess. Sticking to their game plan, and demonstrating Faced with a power outage that wiped out much In an intense game like that against St. Albert, the speed that has also come to be a trademark, of Friday’s opening-day schedule, John Korenic and where every shift and move is increasingly magni- the Ravens were eventually rewarded when Julia his team were able—with the assistance of city fied as the game advances, goaltender Anna May Farkasch (the team’s lone graduating player this managers Steve Mahon and Will Kump—to make stood tall. While she may not have faced nearly the season) was able to score the winning goal follow- up those games Sunday. As a result, all the partici- number of shots as her rival at the other end did, ing a pass from Annalise Wong. pating teams got the full slate of games they were she was no less impressive. American-born, Farkasch impressed with the promised. “When teams are getting chances, like St. Albert U.S. development program over the summer, •[email protected] Sockeyes drop pair of high-scoring affairs ichmond Sockeyes got caught fell 6-4 to the Pacific Junior Hockey On a positive note, the team’s top Hawks with two helpers against the Rup in a pair of high-scoring games League-leading North Vancouver players continue to set the pace. Wolf Pack. last week. It cost them. Wolf Pack on Saturday. Ryleigh Anderson scored twice Richmond faces Surrey Knights in In the midst of an early-season The Sockeyes started well against against Delta and added two assists back-to-back away games at North slump in which they’ve dropped Delta, but failed to hold the lead. versus North Vancouver. He now Surrey Sport & Ice Complex this three of their last five games, the And against North Vancouver, they has a team-best 12 goals and 25 week—Oct. 29 and Oct. 31. Their Sockeyes were outscored 8-7 in were even early in the third but lost points through 15 games. next home game is Nov. 3 at 4:45 overtime by rival Delta Ice Hawks the lead, and the game, in the sec- Captain Noah Kelly followed up p.m. against the same Knights. last Thursday at home and then ond half of the final frame. a goal and an assist versus the Ice —by Don Fennell 20 | calendar November 2019 RICHMOND SENTINEL

EVENTS mond Gives, a special dinner (cost extra) follows. Register in person or by Richmond Community phone at 604-233-6225. Kitchen Remembrace Day Show A Seniors Kitchen is being held Nov. Enjoy favourite melodies from the 4 at Steveston Community Centre, war years with an entertainment duo 4111 Moncton St. from 10 a.m. to 12:30 What’s playing music from the 1940s and p.m. The program is presented by 1950s. This special show for those Family Services of Greater Vancouver aged 55 and over is scheduled for Nov. and United Way of the Lower Main- 1 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Thompson land. Community Centre, 5151 Granville up! Ave. Admission is free, but register is Happening in Richmond, Oct. 29 to Nov. 12 required by calling 604-238-8422. Our Voice Raise the Roof through Nov. 26 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at West Richmond Community Centre, With October being Community St Alban’s Church, 7260 St Albans 9180 No. 1 Rd. Living Month in Richmond, a celebra- Rd., is home to a weekly community To learn more, contact Self-Man- tion of strength, pride and talent is on meal, serving on average 180 people. agement BC at 604-940-1273. through Nov. 4 at Richmond City Hall, Donations are always welcome at of- 6911 No. 3 Rd. Viewing hours are week- [email protected] or at 604- Richmond Library days from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 278-2770. Christmas Fund Indigo Champions Project Asian Dining Festival FUNDraiser Richmond Public Library is offering A 32-day long dining festival cele- The Richmond Christmas Fund is a program to assist new immigrants. brating the best Asian cuisine in Rich- all about convenience, always looking An information session will be held mond winds up Nov. 18. Participating for new and easier ways for people to Oct. 31 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at its restaurants throughout the city have support the program. Brighouse branch, 100-7700 Minoru created a specially-curated menu for This year, when you shop online at Gate. Register at www.surveymonkey. the Feast. indigo.ca through Dec. 7, three per com/r/Richmond_OCT_2019 cent cash back on your purchases of books, home decor, paper products, See Yah In The Morning! fashion accessories or children’s items Fundraiser will benefit the Christmas Fund. And Walk Richmond-London Farm Inspired by her son, Richmond au- when you purchased electronic gift Take a stroll down memory lane at thor Kaye Liao Banez wrote a book cards, 20 per cent will go to the Christ- to help young children develop com- mas Fund. the historic London Heritage Farm, 6511 Dyke Rd. from 10 to 11 a.m. Nov. 2. munication skills. She’s donating par- tial proceeds from each book sold to Senior Peer Counsellor Training Meet up in the parking lot across from the farm house. local charities, and this fall the ben- Each Friday, through to Nov. 22, eficiary is the Richmond Christmas General Swap Meet Richmond Cares Richmond Gives Fund. Through Dec. 14, each purchase Search for gently-used items in good (RCRG) is hosting a senior peer coun- Chronic Conditions through bammstellacreations.com condition, and find great bargains, at selling program, training volunteers Self-Management will see $2 donated to provide grocery Steveston’s general swap meet Nov. to provide emotional support to old- The Chronic Conditions Self-Man- vouchers, troys, books and gift cards 2 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Steveston er adults experiencing worry, frustra- agement Program is a free six-session to low-income families to help them Community Centre, 4111 Moncton St. tion or loss. The program is unique workshop that is designed to help celebrate the holidays. The event for all ages is free to at- since the volunteers are older adults people with chronic health conditions tend. themselves, so are able to relate to and their caregivers to better man- Caregiver Workshop what their clients are going through. age symptoms and activities of daily Caregivers have a chance to relax, Memory and Aging Workshop The next sessions are Nov. 1 life. Participants receive the Living a recharge and reset at a special work- and Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Healthy life with Chronic Conditions shop from 5 to 6:15 p.m. Nov. 8 at Discover tips for maintaining and but space is limited so register companion book. Minoru Centre for Active living, 7191 improving memory as aging occurs, early at 604-279-7020 or by emailing A six-week session began Oct. Granville Ave. [email protected]. 22 and will continue each Tuesday Hosted by Richmond Cares, Rich- See Page 21 richmondsentinel.ca November 2019 calendar | 21

WHAT’S UP Petro Canada Sport Leadership Conference KUDOS From Page 20 Richmond Olympic Oval, 6111 River Mylora golfers step up for charity along with information about when to Rd., and the Shearton Vancouver Air- seek professional help. The workshop port Hotel, 7551 Westminster Hwy., will on Nov. 1, from 2 to 3 p.m. at Thomp- play host to the Petro Canada Sport son Community Centre, 5151 Granville Leadership sportif conference Nov. 7 Ave., is free to attend but registration to 9. The annual event brings togeth- is required by calling 604-238-8422. er coaches, researchers, sport execu- tives and administrators for three full ARTS days of learning, professional develop- ment and networking with top minds Singers Pub Night in Canadian sport, business and edu- Richmond Singers is hosting its an- cation. nual pub night fundraiser Nov. 8 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Legends Pub, 9031 Blun- Prosperous Badminton Tournament dell Rd. Don Grant (left) of Mylora Golf Course presents a cheque for $1,680 For $20, supporters will be treated Watch the birdie at this three-day lo- to Rick Duff and Ed Gavsie of Richmond Cares, Richmond Gives to a beef or veggie burger served with cal classic Nov. 1 to 3 at the Richmond (RCRG). The money was raised at the Mylora Gives Back Charity Golf French fries and a drink. Half the pro- Olympic Oval, 6111 River Rd. For more Tournament and will support RCRG’s broad range of community ceeds go back to the choir. info please contact Al Liao at 604-303- programming, including the Richmond Christmas Fund. There will also be a 50/50 raffle. Tick- 5879 ets are limited and available at rich- [email protected] Field Romp Charity Art Sale Catch the fast-paced action of a Richmond tradition, the 10th annual Hosted by Richmond Artists Guild, Richmond Romp Field Lacrosse Tour- Photo submitted The Guess Who Anonymous Charity nament goes Nov. 8 to 11 on the fields The 3rd Richmond Art Sale on Nov. 2, from 9:45 a.m. to at Minoru Park and Richmond Sec- Sea Dragon Sea 3 p.m. at South Arm United Church, ondary School. Scout troop was 11051 No. 3 Rd., supports local food forced to replace banks and artists. Ice Breaker C Tournament tents destroyed by a Richmond Jets Minor Hockey Asso- black bear. Financial Literacy ciation is hosting its annual Ice Breaker Budgeting is the topic of a financial C tournament Nov. 9 and 10. The event literacy workshop for youth (ages 13 has grown from a 32-team, four-divi- Scouts looked to GoFundMe after to 18) Nov. 5 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at sion event to a 48-team, four-division Thompson Community Centre, 5151 classic featuring teams from around bear attacks campsite Granville Ave. Registration at rich- B.C. and the Pacific Northwest. black bear caused havoc for a sential for every trip. The next camp mond.ca (barcode #2743001) is re- Agroup of Richmond scouts re- is scheduled for January 2020, so quired, please go to Ravens Pub Night cently, leading to the successful funds to replace the tattered tents Richmond Ravens female ice hock- launch a GoFundMe page to pur- needed to be raised before then. SPORTS ey will hosting its annual pub night chase five new tents. “Please support us so we can con- Nov. 2 at 6:30 p.m. at Stanley’s Grill, The scouts and leaders were tinue to take our scouts to experi- Snowball Classic upstairs at the Richmond Ice Centre, camping at Mount Seymour Pro- ence the nature, learn new skills, Hosted by DanceSport BC, this an- 14140 Triangle Rd. vincial Park Group Campsite on the and make lasting memories,” was nual event returns to Richmond at the Each ticket includes a been or veg- Thanksgiving long weekend, when the initial message posted. Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel, gie burger and a drink. There will also the bear came upon their tents and Heidi Suen of the 3rd Richmond 7551 Westminster Hwy., on Nov. 1 and be a silent auction and two 50/50 completely destroyed them. Luckily, Sea Dragon Sea Scout troop was 2. Among this year’s features is the draws. Each family will receive two free all of the scouts were in the cabin at happy to pass along that they re- Adult International Standard and Latin tickets per child who is registered with the time and everyone was safe. ceived “tremendous” support from Championships. For tickets and more the Ravens. Additional tickets can be The group camps three or four the community, surpassing their details, visit snowballclassic.com. purchased for $20 each. times each year, and the tents are es- fundraising goal within a week. 22 | community November 2019 RICHMOND SENTINEL ACT NOW advances hospital campaign nspiration and joy abounded as million for the ACT NOW fundraising Idonors, sponsors, and community campaign. We are deeply grateful leaders, helped to raise funds to- for the leadership of donors, spon- wards innovation and health care in sors and community champions Richmond at the 21st annual Rich- who have rallied together to ensure mond Hospital Foundation Starlight Richmond gets a new Acute Tower,” Gala Oct. 19. said Nelson Kwan, board chair of the As the main focus of the Star- Richmond Hospital Foundation. light Gala, a new acute care tower The joyful tone for giving that eve- for Richmond was generously sup- ning was set by Jason and Emily ported through the “leadership chal- Ko of Viva Pharmaceuticals who in- lenge” segment of the evening. The spired others to give with their per- night was a celebration of the many sonal leadership and generous $1 generous acute care tower donors million donation towards the acute who had already stepped forward care tower. while inspiring others to join, help- “Thank you to everyone who has ing Richmond Hospital Foundation been a part of this event and to all reach $43,680,000 towards the ACT of the donors who have truly made NOW campaign, representing 87 per an impact. To give joyfully is to know cent of the campaign’s $50 million that you are part of the solution. goal. There is true joy in coming together “Thanks to the incredible generos- to build a better and healthier future ity of all of our donors and including Photo submitted in Richmond,” said Natalie Meixner, those at the Starlight Gala, we are Jason and Emily Ko inspired giving at the 21st annual Richmond president and CEO of the Richmond that much closer to our goal of $50 Hospital Foundation Starlight Gala Oct. 19. Hospital Foundation. A sweet treat awaits you at SweetHoney Dessert In this installment of Sentinel’s Pick, our new- gest picking for their fresh mango or durian offer- ly-introduced food column, we will be sharing a ings. For a hot dessert, we recommend trying the dessert place to satisfy your sweet tooth. walnut or almond soup. SweetHoney Dessert is a world-wide franchise You will also notice they have a limited quantity well known for its authentic Hong Kong-style des- of their puppy cake, which is IG-photogenic, but sert. They claim to use the highest quality of nat- our suggestion is to stick with the menu. ural ingredients and fresh fruit to make all their SweetHoney Dessert is located at 160-4200 No. desserts, and they never disappoint us when we 3 Rd. It is open seven days a week from 3 p.m. to want something sweet. midnight. Hot or cold, their wide selection can make it dif- Quality is ficult to decide what to order. It’s all very tempt- foremost at ing. SweetHoney However, if you want to be safe, we highly sug- Dessert. richmondsentinel.ca November 2019 | 23

ACROSS sudoku 1 Winter coasters Eugene Sheffer’s crossword 6 Daily Planet The goal of Sudoku is to fill a 9x9 grid with reporter Kent numbers so that each row, column and 3x3 11 Small apartment section contain all of the digits between 1 and 9. 12 “Annie” star Quinn 14 Short-horned grasshopper 6 2 4 15 Must 16 Roof ornament 3 9 6 8 5 17 Sports figures? 8 9 19 Charged bit 20 Sanity 1 8 2 22 Tramcar contents 5 7 1 8 23 Novelist Rice 24 Filch 3 9 7 26 Chirping insect 28 Bar bill 8 2 30 Fr. holy woman 5 9 4 8 7 31 Colorful beetle 35 Feeds the pigs 7 4 5 39 Always 40 Sinbad’s bird 42 In — (lined up) Tic-Tac-Logic 43 Auto fuel A one player game, the object is to place Xs or Os 44 Moreno and in the squares grid. There cannot be more than Hayworth DOWN compound 33 Explorer Hernando 46 Boxing legend 1 “Cut that out!” 11 Oodles 34 Understood two consecutive Xs or Os in a row or column. 47 Perfect place 2 Transparent plastic 13 Music for nine 36 Delivers a keynote Each column/row is unique and has five Xs and 49 “Praying” insect 3 Sch. URL ender 18 Joan of — 37 Well-mannered Os. 4 Ph.D. hurdle 21 Nymph pursuer 38 Reuben cheese

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On Thursday, October 31, celebrate at one of Richmond’s FREE fireworks shows! richmond.ca/halloween

5 to Minoru Blvd Minoru Halloween Fireworks Festival Music, magic, children’s activities, roving entertainers, inflatable corn maze, trick-or-treating, fire juggling and a spectacular fireworks finale! Admission is FREE! Limited parking available at Minoru Park. Please plan Minoru Arenas accordingly.

Minoru Park, 7191 Granville Ave 4 Thursday, October 31 6:30–8:45 p.m. (fireworks at 8:30 p.m.) 2 1 6:30 p.m. Event begins Minoru 3 6:45 p.m. Pacific Fairytales – Disney Sing-a-long Oval to Granville Ave 7:00 p.m. Children’s Costume Parade with 4 2 2 Dark Princess Ariadne 7:15 p.m. Norden the Magician

Minoru Centre for Active Living Active for Centre Minoru 7:45 p.m. Showstoppers Minoru Aquatics 8:10 p.m. Fire Jugglers 8:30 p.m. Fireworks

1 Main Stage 2 Kids Zones 3 Corn Maze 4 Food Trucks 5 Fireworks More information: 604-244-1208 | parks@richmond ca 3 other FREE fireworks shows in Richmond!

McLean Neighbourhood Park (Hamilton) Hugh Boyd Community Park (West Richmond) South Arm Community Park 22500 McLean Avenue 9180 No. 1 Road 8880 Williams Road Thursday, October 31 Thursday, October 31 Thursday, October 31 Fireworks at 8:15 p.m. Fireworks at 8:15 p.m. Fireworks at 8:15 p.m. 604-238-8055 604-238-8400 604-238-8060 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Fireworks and firecrackers can be very dangerous and it is illegal to possess, buy or sell them in Richmond. Under Richmond’s Fire Protection and Life Safety Bylaw 8306, offences and fines include purchasing fireworks ($1,000 fine), displaying fireworks for sale ($1,000 fine), selling or distributing fireworks ($1,000 fine) or possession of fireworks without a permit ($200 fine). A zero tolerance approach will be taken.

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