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Employment Law | Wills and Estates | Business Law | Real Estate | Personal Injury | Family Law | Mediation and Arbitration richmondsentinel.ca Mid-March 2019 COMMUNITY | 3 The Gaming Stadium promises safe place to play By MARTIN VAN DEN HEMEL to Richmond this May, he likened it to @MartinvandenH the launch and operation of a brand new Junior A-level hockey franchise. anada’s first dedicated esports The Gaming Stadium’s esports fran- Carena—where up to 110 specta- chise will do much of what a junior tors can watch Richmond’s top video hockey team does: recruit and spon- game players showcase their skills— sor players, provide coaching and will open at Lipont Place art exhibition training sessions, and send a team centre on No. 3 Road at the end of of players in Gaming Stadium gear May. to play in tournaments locally and The Gaming Stadium will include abroad. bleacher seating, a stage that spot- The new facility promises to provide lights 10 featured players, massive dis- a warm, safe and comfortable place play screens, a live-streaming broad- for gamers, in a well-lit location that cast with a play-by-play announcer features security and plenty of staff, (known as a shoutcaster), and an ad- Photo courtesy The Gaming Stadium and is easily accessible by transit to ditional 48 stations outfitted with top- An 18,000-square-foot stadium is slated to open in late spring of 2021. anyone in the Lower Mainland, he of-the-line PCs and high-end gaming said. chairs for gamers to play what’s most to Aberdeen Station of the Canada watching the two-time NBA champi- “We want people to come and be popular in the gaming world: Fortnite, Line—by the end of 2019. It’s sched- on Golden State Warriors. able to experience first hand what it’s Apex Legends, League of Legends uled to open in the late spring of 2021. “If you want to get better, you’ve got like, especially the parents because and Overwatch, to name a few. Max Sussman, radio host of The to watch someone who is the best,” there aren’t any places right now The temporary facility—which will Game Show, which airs Fridays at 11 he said, noting that top-player Shroud where people can compete on any have a dedicated 10 gigabit internet p.m. on Sportsnet 650, said that when draws some 50,000 people each time level,” Khouri said. connection along with speedy free he first heard about The Gaming Sta- he plays Apex Legends, an online, In this case, the competition isn’t on wifi for visitors—will occupy the space dium’s plans to come to the Vancou- multi-player, first-person shooting vid- a court or soccer pitch, but that once served as the automotive ver area, he figured it would be some- eo game that launched on the Mon- online, and the equipment of choice is repair bay for an Acura car dealership. where in Richmond near the Canada day after this year’s NFL Super Bowl. a keyboard and mouse. But it will be replaced by a brand new, Line. It now boasts some 50 million players. The Gaming Stadium will give multi-million-dollar 18,000-square- “I think it’s a natural place to put it,” gamers a chance to compete against foot esports arena with space for Sussman said, adding that Richmond Like Junior A the best both locally and regionally, more than 300 spectators. has a “rich history of arcade competi- Coaching, training, tournaments, and the barrier to entry is very low, Plans are to break ground for the tion.” He noted there are a handful of fans and arenas—words you wouldn’t Khouri said, with the average tourna- new facility—to be built in the parking internet cafes and esport hub spaces normally associate with video games. ment entrance fee about $20. lot behind Lipont Place, which is im- near the arena. But when Spiro Khouri, vice pres- “It’s a great opportunity to test your mediately south of the Tim Horton’s Asked why a facility like this would ident of marketing at The Gaming skill level against people in the local at No. 3 Road and Cambie, and easi- draw gaming fans, Sussman said it’s Stadium, provided The Richmond ly-accessible thanks to its proximity akin to recreational basketball players Sentinel a preview of what’s coming See Page 4

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create that social environment, where couver Canucks. The Titans made Khouri said, including the short drive GAMING STADIUM people meet and form friendships, he their debut in February and play in the to the International Air- said. alongside teams port and the fact the property they se- From Page 3 Anyone of any age is welcome to from Toronto, Atlanta, Washington, lected is right next to the Canada Line. come in and watch, since there’s no Paris, and two teams from China. “Richmond is a melting pot of community,” Khouri said. admission fee, he said. But players Up to this point, Khouris said people gamers,” he said. “There’s a lot of inter- Asked about the concerns of par- competing at The Gaming Stadium get discovered by playing online and net cafes here. There’s a wide variety ents who see their children playing must be at least 14 years old, and for reaching a certain level, and then get- of people from different ethnic back- these video games for countless some events, players will need to be ting scouted by professional teams. grounds. And it really provides a cool hours, and seemingly being anti-so- at least 19. The Gaming Stadium will provide central location with food and bever- cial, Khouri said the new arena should As well, like with a Junior A hock- much more exposure to players, and age offerings and so much to do in the allay those fears. ey team, The Gaming Stadium wants will be live-streaming and broadcast- area.” “When you’re playing in a local set- to become like a feeder league, and ing every day that the facility is open, One of major investors in The Gam- ting, you get to meet people,” he said. develop players who can move up to Khouri said. ing Stadium is the owner of Lipont “There’s a social aspect to it that you higher levels of play. Come May, the Vancouver area will Place. don’t get when you’re playing online. “We want to become a place where sport both entry-level, second-divi- Myesport Ventures Ltd., which is the Even though you’re playing online and people can come and hone their skills sion, and professional esports teams, parent company of The Gaming Sta- you’re meeting people from around and then potentially either get scout- becoming the first city in North Amer- dium, was founded about a year ago, the world…you’re not actually meeting ed, or find opportunities with profes- ica to do so, he said. but the project has been in the works that person. You’re just talking over an sional teams to take their skills to the “We are creating a talent pool,” he for about 18 months, Khouri said. in-game chat… next level.” said, and second-division scouts will Millions of dollars have already been “Here it takes that to the next lev- Khouri pointed to the Vancouver be looking. invested in the project, and millions el; you actually get to meet people in Titans, a professional esports team more will be, including the $5-mil- person and then if you guys are of an that plays Overwatch—a team-based A Melting Pot lion-plus stadium. equal skill level, you can potentially multi-player first-person shooting Both Vancouver and Burnaby tried team up…” game. The Titans are owned by the to lure The Gaming Stadium, but The Gaming Stadium is looking to Aquilini Group, owners of the Van- Richmond won out for a few reasons, See Page 13 richmondsentinel.ca Mid-March 2019 COMMUNITY | 5

Creating Community Champions raises $74,500 for KidSport Richmond By DON FENNELL show up. The people donating money @DFSentinel and the volunteers who do all the work behind the scenes are the heroes.” community stands tall, its gen- Says Reid, a fellow Richmondite: Aerosity magnifying the power of “We’ve got to do whatever we need sport. to do to make sure kids can play. The Appreciating that no child should be reason why athletes come back to left on the sidelines, and the intrinsic this over and over again is because lessons learned through the simple sport has changed their lives. It’s the opportunity to participate, a sold-out reason we are the people we are and crowd at the 2019 KidSport Richmond enjoy the friendships we have. We un- fundraising gala—Creating Commu- derstand how important it was when nity Champions—March 1 at the Hil- we were kids to be able to play and we ton Vancouver Airport Hotel donated don’t want kid to not have that oppor- $74,500 to the local chapter. tunity. No child should be left out for “It shows what is possible when any reason.” there’s synergy,” says KidSport Rich- That includes, of course, a child mond chair Bob Jackson. “I can’t say whose family is dealing with financial enough about the community, the challenges—which was the impetus Photo courtesy Fitch Photography volunteers and the Hilton. We’re very for the creation of KidSport. B.C. Lion great Paris Jackson chats with Matthew Sutherland, left, and fortunate.” This year hosted by popular broad- Connor Quilay, during the sixth annual Kidsport Richmond fundraiser at Honourary chair Bobby Singh has caster and columnist Fred Lee and the Hilton Vancouver Airport Hotel. played an instrumental role in the gala featuring Vancouver Canadians’ pic rowers Darcy Marquardt-Hortness or NFL, but we have the opportunity since its inception six years ago. The broadcaster Rob Fai, the 2019 gala and Kyle Hamilton, basketball great every day we wake up to make a dif- popular Richmondite and former B.C. attracted a group of name athletes Ron Putzi, Paralympic curler Darryl ference. A child right now has no idea Lion has been able to reach out to his whose presence made for a memora- Neighbour, and retired Vancouver Ca- that in a room at the Hilton you are go- many friends in the world of pro sports, ble and rewarding evening. Everyone nucks Dave Babych and Jyrki Lumme. ing to help them play a sport. You have and they’ve always been quick to sup- at the fundraiser enjoyed the pres- During his speech, guest speaker Fai that opportunity,” said Fai. port the cause. ence of a guest athlete at their table. emphasized the power that lies within And not only can your contribution “(Former Lions teammates) Angus The athletes included Olympic snow- each of us to make a positive differ- help get a child into the game, but as (Reid), Geroy (Simon) and (CFLer) boarder and Richmond councillor Al- ence. gala chair Steve Valenzuela said, “cre- Shea (Emery) and all those that come exa Loo, Vancouver Whitecaps alum “There are children who mimic ev- ate a leader of tomorrow.” out shows what this means to them,” Carl Valentine, Olympic wrestler and ery move you make. It’s easy to look There can be no greater gift. Singh says. “But we (athletes) just now UFC fighter Arjan Bhullar, Olym- at those who’ve made the NHL, CFL •[email protected]

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Photos submitted The rookie team from Burnett won the regional robotics championships. Burnett grabs robotics crown

By MARTIN VAN DEN HEMEL commodations. @MartinvandenH “Our team entered this year with- out any corporate sponsorship and FOR FITNESS. FOR FUN. FOR GENERATIONS. he skills of students at J.N. Bur- the unexpected win has left them Tnett Secondary have put them in with very little time to fundraise…,” a bit of a pickle. she said. The Breakers won the Canadian Anyone who wishes to help out Pacific Regional Championships, de- the team is invited to email Wennie SENIORS CENTRE spite the rookie squad being seeded Walker at [email protected] 35th in a 35-team competition. •[email protected] OPENING MARCH 11, 2019 Now they’ve been invited to the 2019 FIRST Champi- onship in Houston, • Full service cafeteria Seniors Centre Hours Texas—from April • Lounge Mon-Sat: 7:00 am–9:00 pm 17 to 20—which Sun/Stat Holidays: 8:00 am-5:00 pm • Arts studio brings together • Registered programs tens of thousands of students from • Special events minorucentre.ca around the world • Wellness Clinics who participate in • Out trips the K-12 robotics • Wood shop program. Burnett princi- • Billiards room pal Wennie Walker • Multipurpose rooms said students now are trying to fund- raise for the $5,000 US entry fee, along with airfare and ac- richmondsentinel.ca Mid-March 2019 SCIENCE | 7 Science Jam another success at Aberdeen Centre By LORRAINE GRAVES different types of cars for people with part of their display: “Here’s @LGSentinel limited mobility or use of their hands. a picture of my aunt who Maple Lane’s projects showed the also has cerebral palsy. ith over 700 elementary pupils power of a teacher’s leadership and She doesn’t have much Wparticipating, Western Canada’s literature to inform and enthuse. use of her hands. She largest non-competitive science fair “Our teacher read us a book about could use this to do her showcased students’ enthusiasm for someone with cerebral palsy so that own washing.” STEM: science, technology, engineer- gave me and us the idea for our proj- Each in the group had ing and math. ects,” said one girl. a task such as explaining Students who worked in groups on One Maple Lane group modified their design and prototyp- projects, displayed their new-found a long shoe horn, heating it to put a ing process, their safety knowledge at the Richmond School curve along the middle, cutting a V measures (having an adult District’s Science Jam at Aberdeen from one end to hook the laundry and handle the boiling water Photo by Lorraine Graves Centre. then, after testing, learning they had to that softened the plastic Richmond students displayed their projects As part of the Richmond School smooth the rough-cut edges to keep so it would bend) and then at Science Jam. District’s annual Education Week ac- from snagging threads in the gar- demonstrating the tool tivities, Science Jam has grown in size ments. It worked like a charm thanks in action. They even had consultants, and Destination Imagina- and depth of subjects. to their hard work. model laundry machines. Each step tion offered participatory displays for The stand-outs this year came from “That way, someone who can’t use of their design and build process was the kids and adults where they could Maple Lane Elementary where most their hands much, or someone in a documented on their display. try a microscope, and a host of other of their projects, designs and inven- wheel chair, can reach in to do their In addition to the students’ displays, hands-on exhibits including a Van der tions were aids to independent living. own laundry,” said one of the girls in Science World, the City of Richmond, Graaf generator that made their hair They ran the gamut from a way to the group. the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National stand on end. brush teeth without using hands to Another girl in the group pointed out Historic Site, Hemmera environmental •[email protected]

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Park. “The Western world in general has an Offering double the programming aging population, but in Richmond we available at the previous Minoru se- also have the longest average lifespan niors centre, the spectacular new cen- of any Canadian city,” says Townsend. tre features space that is not only invit- “One of the challenges we had to look ing but flexible. From the cozy fireside at in terms of this building was that se- lounge to the intimate yet spacious niors are living longer, and when you billiards room to the acoustically-de- get a wider range in terms of age you signed music room, there’s something are serving, you also get a wider degree for everyone. What’s more, all the of needs and interests. The old con- rooms can be self contained, enabling Photo by Don Fennell cept of a senior has exploded. Now, users to enjoy their activities without A spectacular second-floor view is part of the seniors centre at the new you have a lot more people who are being disturbed. Minoru Centre for Active Living, which opened March 11. physically healthy and active well into “One of the biggest mistakes that is what is considered their senior years. often made is not putting in enough cues. And if you know billiard or pool healthy meals and snacks. But you also have a lot of people who storage,” says city spokesperson Ted players, that’s a big deal.” Much of the first floor is dedicat- in the past might have been confided Townsend. “That’s not the case here. 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Streets Program. idents of between $50 and $200 to strengthen harmony and co-opera- A 2019 submission to council out- Program members planned and facilitate neighbourhood bonding ac- tion throughout the city. lines the committee’s intention to con- delivered the Hi Neighbour project in tivities, such as potlucks, block parties Sixteen council-appointed mem- tinue to act as a resource, and provide co-operation with the school district. and barbecues bers and representatives from a vari- advice to enhance and strengthen in- Several elementary school classes •[email protected] 錢幣 郵票 Western Coins, Stamps & Bullion VERY DURABLE KID'S FRAME WE BUY/SELL GOLD, SILVER, COINS 6960 No.3 Road, Richmond, B.C. 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As the ques- parents and staff, but also students. tions got harder with some of the less Last spring, I, as a student council known terms like asexual, bisexual member, was invited by the district to and heterosexual, the chattering fad- share feedback on the SOGI 123 policy. ed away. Although I was not quite educated After that, the students entered the on this matter at the time, I did inter- discussion period and were asked why view members of the Rainbow club at supporting gender rights in our district my school to share their thoughts on is crucial to the well-being of all stu- the concepts of “inclusiveness” and dents. Common answers like “RichC - “equity”. mond is the most diverse city in Cana- M The Table 38 conference in January da”, “respecting gender rights ensures served as a kick-off event for the Pink safety and equity for all” filled up theY Shirt month for February that comes engaging discussion among studentCM along with the district’s education leaders from across the district. MY week. Perhaps the most valuable and unCY -

Exactly one year later, on Jan. 15, I forgettable lesson I learned as a parCMY - was invited to attend a district-wide ticipant is when the screen showed K Table 38 conference hosted by Cam- some of the compelling figures and bie secondary student council, where numbers of how the LGBTQ commu- two guest speakers from “Outin- nity is being left behind and often ig- schools” presented to students across nored by mainstream society around Richmond’s secondary schools their the world. unique experience as members of the For instance, about one per cent of 4,370 job openings LGBTQ community. the population are identified as asex- between 2015-2025** This event raised awareness about uals, that is 13 millions people being Work experience LGBTQ rights in schools. Conference forgotten. placements included. members were encouraged to wear “That is 13 millions people being Industry-experienced pink as a way to show and support the ignored, never and ever were they re- instructors. spirits of inclusiveness. Among the at- membered,” Melinda said. tendees were school trustee Norman Students including myself had Resume and interview support. Goldstein and Heather Larson. The mixed feelings as this last slide con- two guest speakers were Melinda—a cluded the presentation. Overall, the Earn a median wage of mixed-race, queer, femme (language event was well attended with more * they used to identify themselves)— than 150 students from across the dis- $27/HR! who serves as a school outreach pro- trict. gram coordinator of “Outinschools”; “Outinschools” is an educational and Kevin, a Quebec-raised writer and organization in partnership with “Out- 1.800.224.0793 filmmaker dedicated to inspiring stu- onscreen” and “Vancouver queer film dents through storytelling. festival” that provides learning op- practicalnursing.cdicollege.ca The conference began with a short portunities for high school students jobbank.gc.ca; 2019 and engaging “Guess and Check” about LGBTQ community. 10 | ARTS & CULTURE Mid-March 2019 RICHMOND SENTINEL Gross Misconduct tackles #MeToo topics By LORRAINE GRAVES mately seven years. Her work is quite @LGSentinel strong,” Khoshkam says. Richmond audiences know Gar- ichmond Gateway Theatre’s up- diner from her most recent acting coming production, Gross Mis- appearance in the meaningful and R Photo by conduct, promises an intimate ex- humorous “I Lost my Husband” at David Cooper perience for the theatre-goer as they Gateway Theatre last season. address big issues, ones often not Of “Gross Misconduct” Khoshkam Ian Butcher and discussed in local dramas. says: “Sexual violence is not just a Sereana Malani As director Kayvon Khoshkam says women’s issue but is a men’s issue in Gateway of this SpeakEasy Theatre’s produc- too. We have to feel the culpability Theatre’s tion, Gross Misconduct is in Gate- and responsibility of our role in this production way’s Studio B, which is very intimate. vast systemic issue. of ‘Gross I’ve reconfigured the space to be in “It cannot be enough that wom- Misconduct.’ the round, trying to bring people into en are the ones speaking against it. As Corey begs Deke for protection perience. I really invite them to stay the space, to make it as intimate as Men too have to be speaking to each inside the prison, Deke is faced with and share their thoughts with other possible.” other about how this has to stop and a moral dilemma and is brought face- members of the community.” While the play is in Richmond, why is it happening from our end.” to-face with a decision he made 20 Khoshkam points out that true Khoshkam is a Prairie boy with drama While he’s clear that theatre-goers years ago.” change in a society takes individuals awards in the hall cases of Evan Har- shouldn’t look for a lot of comic relief “Gross Misconduct” rings familiar reflecting on their own long-held be- dy Collegiate in Saskatoon. For many in this work, he says there are a lot of for director Khoshkam. liefs and values, sometimes challeng- years, he has also been a regular at different dynamics in the work. “I first encountered the play as ing assumptions that underpin their Vancouver’s Bard on the Beach each The play is set inside Millhaven In- an actor when four years ago, I was actions and attitudes. summer, both as a performer and as stitution, a maximum security federal in a workshop and read the role of Now, with three years as artistic a much-loved teacher in the Young prison in Ontario. Corey, the young inmate. It is a very director of this theatre company un- Shakespearians acting school. Director Khoshkam describes the interesting evolution to be the direc- der his belt, and now as director of But, a change is in the wind, Khosh- plot: “Now in his early 50s, Deke has tor. There’s been enough time to see this world premiere, Khoshkam says kam says. been in Millhaven without a cell it with a more mature perspective “There is no answer in this play but a “This coming year, I’m going to be mate for the past 20 years. He is sur- now. It’s certainly good at least hav- great deal of questions being put for- assistant director for ‘Shakespeare in prised and annoyed when Corey, a ing time to live inside a role Meghan ward. It’s a very necessary and perti- Love’ on the big stage at Bard.” 20-something rich kid, joins him in his (Gardiner) created, before taking on nent subject matter for our time.” And, while the upcoming Gateway cell. As a complicated bond slowly the role of helping her build it.” Gross Misconduct opens March 14 play he’s directing is local, the theme forms between the two unlikely cell- Khoshkam offers: “I’d like to im- and runs through March 23 in Gate- is as universal, and timely, as Shake- mates, tensions rise as they debate press upon the audience that this is way’s Studio B. speare’s work. the nature of their crimes, and the a one act play with no intermission For tickets phone the Gateway box “This is a new script, a new play by men must re-evaluate how they see but the audience dialogue and the office or check their website gate- Visit the Thrift Shop for Meghan Gardiner. She’s been de- each other after the true nature of guest speakers and facilitators after- waytheatre.comEVERY SUNDAY surprise 1/2 price sales. veloping and writing it for approxi- their respective crimes is revealed. wards are an integral part of the ex- •[email protected] You never know what the specials will be. 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Proceeds from all Sunday sales go to our Restoration Fund richmondsentinel.ca Mid-March 2019 ARTS & CULTURE | 11 Musical theatre program celebrates 25th anniversary By MARTIN VAN DEN HEMEL true story about a TV show contest in @MartinvandenH which the first 10 callers are told they’ll get free tickets to see Hamilton. t’s the 25th anniversary of Gotta Sing, “Everyone thinks they’re going to see IGotta Dance, an intensive musical the show on Broadway,” Ehrlich said. theatre program that was the brain- Those interested in auditioning must child of Richmond lawyer Perry Ehrlich. have some basic skills, including being “As a parent, I was looking for camps able to sing confidently and dance and programs she could participate in with a degree of comfort, he said. and there wasn’t really one to my lik- Participants will get three hours of ing,” Ehrlich recalls of when his daugh- dance classes a day. ter expressed an interest in singing A total of 70 people are accepted and dancing. into the program each year, and the So Ehrlich poured his creative ener- culmination of the program is a two- gy into Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance, which Photo submitted hour show with 30 choreographed is operated from the Jewish Commu- Applications are being accepted until April 1 for Gotta Sing, Gotta numbers. nity Centre at 41st Avenue and Oak Dance. Ehrlich said thousands of dollars Street in Vancouver, and draws chil- commitment and respect and team- Dance are offered over the summer in financial scholarships are offered, dren from across the Lower Mainland, work,” Ehrlich said. (July 2 to 25, or Aug. 6 to 29), each which means no child is turned away including Richmond. Applications for the program are comprising 18 days of instruction from because of an inability to pay. “It’s an intensive musical theatre being accepted until April 1, with au- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The program costs $850. program with a focus on developing ditions starting in the next couple of Ehrlich writes a new show almost For more information, visit gottas- skills and self esteem but also instill- weeks. every year, and this year’s show is en- inggottadance.ca ing in each participant core values like Two sessions of Gotta Sing, Gotta titled Shamilton, a too-good-to-be- •[email protected]

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604.664.9009 gulfofgeorgiacannery.org 44 Quality Merchants Ready to Serve You. Located at Blundell & No.2 Rd. 12 | COMMUNITY Mid-March 2019 RICHMOND SENTINEL The story of Steve’s town With many of the details from the great friendship that extended to their City of Richmond Archives, and spe- families. cifically its Richmond Schools online “The early farmers were good exhibit, this final installment in a four- friends,” Harold says. “But it was an all- part series regales the stories associ- day trip to go and visit the Londons. ated with Richmond school names. When they first settled here there weren’t many roads and travelling by By DON FENNELL horseback was a slow process.” @DFSentinel The neighbourhood that came to be known as Steveston came about ichmond’s newest high school is because of the farm wharf that was Ractually a merger of two previously located there. established schools, and pays hom- “Initially it was called Steveston’s age to two of the city’s most promi- Landing, and eventually Steve’s Town,” Photo courtesy City of Richmond Archives nent pioneers. Harold explains. Photo of C.E. London Secondary School prior to it becoming Steveston- Opened in 2007 following a merg- London. 2004 43 102 er between the previously-existing James McKinney Elementary French Immersion school in 2004, London Secondary and the eventual Originally built as annex to Lord HJ Cambie Secondary the Steveston-area school is named replacement of Steveston Second- Byng Elementary, the school was en- The current secondary school at Ja- after Richmond pioneer Robert Al- ary, the largest school in the district larged and became a full-fledged Kin- combs and Cambie roads was opened exander McMath. Born in Ireland, he (featuring two full-sized gyms, two sci- dergarten to Grade 7 school in 1974. It in 1995, replacing the previous facility emigrated to B.C. in 1928 and moved ence labs and a library) is named after is named after James McKinney, who at Sexsmith and Cambie roads which to Richmond following the Second pioneers Charles Edwin London and came to Lulu Island from Ontario in originated in 1928 as Richmond High World War. In 1951 he was elected to Manoah Steves. 1892 and owned 200 acres of farmland School. In 1952, the latter school be- the Board of Education and from 1957 Originally built as an elementary near No. 2 Road and Steveston High- came Cambie junior secondary when until retiring in 1993 (excluding two school, London was first established way. It is on this site that the school is a new Richmond High School was years in which he sat out after unsuc- as a junior secondary in 1974, while located. McKinney served on school opened on Foster Road (now Mino- cessfully running for mayor), he served the original Steveston school on No. 2 board and was heavily involved in the ru Boulevard) in the downtown core. on municipal council. During this time, Road opened in 1955 before closing in church and other community activi- Cambie school was originally named McMath became associated with 2005. ties. after the adjacent road, which in turn several projects including the trail sys- A farmer, Charles London and his was named after early local pioneer tem, Richmond Nature Park and—as brother tilled land along the south Westwind Elementary Henry James Cambie. He was an en- a keen soccer player—was prevalent arm of the Fraser River from 1881 to Opened in 1979 to serve the new gineer with the Canadian Pacific Rail- in the local sports community. 1941. The pair also built a dyke by hand housing development bound by way and surveyed and built roads in to protect farmland from flooding, and Steveston Highway, Moncton Street, both Richmond and Vancouver. Hugh McRoberts Secondary constructed a landing at the foot of No. 2 Road and Railway Avenue, near Opening first as a junior second- No. 2 Road to bring in supplies to both the popular Steveston Village, the AR MacNeill Secondary ary in 1961, the school is named after his farm and the community. The origi- school is named after the new subdi- Opened in 2003, the school is Hugh McRoberts who was one of nal London farmhouse is now a popu- vision. named after Allan Roy MacNeill who the community’s first settlers in 1862 lar heritage site located on Dyke Road was an early Richmond educator. One when he purchased 648 hectares of near Gilbert Road. Jessie Wowk Elementary of the first graduates from the educa- land on Sea Island. Though born in Ire- Steves, after whom Manoah Steves Opened in 1992, the school is named tion faculty at the University of British land, he called his farm Richmond View Elementary was named, was also after Jessie Wowk who was known as Columbia in 1923, he began teaching after his former home in Australia. It an early pioneering farmer. It is after a humanitarian during the depression at Bridgeport Elementary and in 1928, apparently reminded his daughter of the Steves family that the Steveston and gave generously to those standing when Richmond High School opened, Richmond, New South Wales. Sea Is- neighbourhood is named. in bread lines. She emigrated to Rich- became its first principal, a position he land was, in fact, originally known as Ironically, the Steves family all at- mond with her parents from Ukraine held until 1959. He then became the McRoberts Island. tended Lord Byng Elementary—a in 1906, with the family purchasing a district’s director of secondary instruc- school, according to Harold Steves, farm on Steveston Highway. Wowk is tion until retiring in 1968. Tomekichi Homma Elementary originally known as Steveston. only the second woman— after Kate Built in 1990 to serve a growing Harold’s great grandfather, Manoah McNeely Elementary School—to have RA McMath Secondary Steves, and Charles London enjoyed a a school in Richmond named after her. Opened in 1998 and becoming a See Page 13 richmondsentinel.ca Mid-March 2019 COMMUNITY | 13

1890 and as Richmond’s Member of at the age of 19 at the English school school (balanced timetable) in 2004. STEVE’S TOWN the Legislative Assembly of British Co- on Steveston Highway. In 1913 she be- The school name is borrowed from lumbia from 1894 to 1902. He was also came principal at Bridgeport School, the Coastal Salish Nation meaning “a From Page 12 Richmond’s first historian and also the first female to hold the post in place of bubbling waters.” Because coined the term “Child of the Fraser” in Richmond and perhaps the province. First Nations people of the Northwest Steveston neighbourhood near Bri- a poem titled “Lulu Island.” Besides being an administrator, Mc- had established settlements on Lulu tannia Heritage Shipyard, the school is Neely was also expected to teach full- Island near the school site for the named after Tomekichi Homma who Donald McKay Elementary time and during the Spanish influenza purposes of fishing, the school was arrived in B.C. in 1883 as one of the first Opened in 1958 as an extension of pandemic of 1918 volunteered her named in their honour. Japanese settlers in Richmond. Hom- Grauer Elementary, it became a Kin- time to care for the sick. During the ma was involved in the construction dergarten to Grade 7 school in 1961. depression the 1930s, she helped ini- Manoah Steves Elementary of the first Japanese school and Fish- The school is named after Donald tiate a school cafeteria program, and Opened in 1964 as an annex to Dixon erman’s Hospital, and in 1897 started McKay, an early Richmond pioneer following retirement in 1948 dedicated Elementary, it became a Kindergarten the first Japanese daily newspaper, who owned land on the South Arm of the remainder of her life to education to Grade 7 school a decade later. The Canada Shinpo. He also helped the the Fraser River near Steveston and and social causes. school is named after Manoah Steves Japanese fishermen organize their also leased land in the Brighouse Es- who along with his wife Martha left own association, and throughout his tates area on the middle arm of the Quilchena Elementary New Brunswick in 1868 moving first lifetime fought for the right of suffrage Fraser to raise Holstein cows. McK- Opened in 1974, the school was orig- to Ontario and then Maryland (in the for Asians, which didn’t occur until ay also operated a general store and inally built to take the load off Gilmore eastern United States) before arriving 1949—five years after his passing. post office at London Landing from Elementary. The school is named after in Richmond in 1877. Upon his arrival, 1888 to 1904 with Samuel Churchill. He the Salish word meaning “flat place he purchased 400 acres in the south- Thomas Kidd Elementary served on municipal council from 1916 near water.” The intent of the Rich- west region of Lulu Island and helped Opened in 1957 as a two-room to 1922. mond School Board was to recognize petition for Richmond to become a school on Shell Road near Steveston the fact that a First Nations settle- municipality in 1879 and served on the Highway, the facility has undergone Kate McNeely Elementary ment had been located near the site. first council. His descendants, includ- significant additions and alterations Opened in 1991 to relieve overcrowd- ing longtime councillor Harold Steves, since. The school is named after one ing at Mitchell Elementary because Spul’u’kwuks Elementary continue to farm a portion of his land. of Richmond’s best-known pioneers, of the rapid growth of subdivisions Opened in 2000, the school was Due to the proximity of his farm to the who was part of its incorporation as a near Jacombs and Cambie roads, built to serve a new housing devel- fishing village that emerged, a com- municipality in 1979. Kidd also served the school is named after pioneer opment in the exclusive Terra Nova munity named Steveston was also as a councillor in the 1880s and 1890s teacher Kathleen McNeely. McNeely Estates. The school was slated to named in his honour. and as reeve (mayor) from 1889 to began teaching in Richmond in 1910 become Richmond’s first year-long •[email protected]

Stadium can do to control how much players play. GAMING STADIUM “Because we’re running different tournaments From Page 4 every day, and because we’re not open for a crazy amount of hours, we know we can control it here,” Other Opportunities he said. “The issue then becomes, if they take it out- While players will be spotlighted during tourna- side of here, and say I want to go home and practice ments, those interested in other aspects of the every single day because I want to win the tourna- business will also receive exposure, Khouri said. ment…that’s a bit harder obviously for us to control.” “We have some people who are fantastic com- Khouri said that a few months after opening, The mentators and casters. They’re now going to get Gaming Stadium plans to offer free seminars for the opportunity to cast and commentate on these parents, so they can understand a bit more about tournaments and get that production shown live the games their kids are playing, interact better with on line…in a top-notch level broadcast.” their children, and be able to identify potential trou- It will be like a scaled-down 5,000-square-foot area for console (PlayStations ble signs at home. broadcast, he said, with live interviews, replays and and Xboxes) game tournaments. For players, plans are to provide day camps and analysis of game play. coaching and development, for those who want to The permanent facility will also incorporate three Gaming Addiction get better at the game. food-and-beverage kiosks, a full bar that will over- Staff at The Gaming Stadium will be trained to But they also plan to address mental health, phys- look the theatre, and a couple of VIP sections, simi- spot tell-tale signs that participants may be veering ical health, and nutrition, Khouri said, and will bring lar to NHL game suites, for corporate outings. toward addiction. in partners with both experience and expertise to While the temporary facility will only cater to From over frustration, to lack of sleep, to body build those programs. PCs, the new two-storey arena will have a odour, Khouri said there are things The Gaming •[email protected] KINGSWAY AVE SW MARINE DR 14 | COMMUNITY Mid-March 2019 E 45TH AVE RICHMONDOAKLAND SENTINEL ST W 49TH AVE E 49TH AVE

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0 1 2 3 4 Kilometers HWY 99 Big spike in thieves targeting carHWY 17 contents RIVER RD By MARTIN VAN DEN HEMEL as the Golden Village, including FERRY RDing thieves because they often con- nal school project or term paper?” @MartinvandenH Aberdeen Centre and President’s tain valuable items that only take a Hwang asked. “What about import- Plaza—both near No. 3 Road and quick smash of the window to grab, ant medications or an irreplaceable aptops, purses, wallets and even Cambie—and various locations on a process that can take just a hand- photograph of a loved one? Wheth- Lterm papers are luring thieves to Alexandra Road, know for its bonan- ful of seconds. er it be in your home, in an under- break into vehicles in record num- za of restaurants. But it’s not just purses and bags ground parking lot, or in front of a bers in North Richmond, Richmond “It only takes a moment to break that are catching the eyes of thieves. restaurant, take a moment and en- Mounties warned Wednesday. into a vehicle,” Richmond RCMP Cpl. Backpacks and even term papers sure your contents are secured out In fact, over the past month, 169 Dennis Hwang said. “Thieves are at- are proving too tempting to ignore. of sight,” he said. vehicles have been hit, prompting tracted to these areas because of “Consider if a thief got a hold of Aberdeen Centre is located at Richmond RCMP to alert the public opportunity. We are asking people your important identity documents, 4151 Hazelbridge Way. President’s and caution them to keep valuables to help by removing that opportuni- the contents of your wallet, your Plaza is at 8181 Cambie Rd. Alexan- out of sight in their vehicles. ty. If there is nothing to see, there is laptop or tablet with an important dra Road stretches from No. 3 Road The most reported locations are in nothing to steal.” business presentation, company to Garden City. the area of North Richmond known Vehicles in Richmond are attract- intellectual property, or even a fi- •[email protected] richmondsentinel.ca Mid-March 2019 COMMUNITY | 15 City submits ‘transformative’ Smart Cities proposal By DON FENNELL will drive critical decision making for @DFSentinel both day-to-day service delivery and emergency response, explained city hinking outside the box and look- spokesperson Ted Townsend. Ting into the future, Richmond has In addition to enhanced emergency submitted a ground-breaking final response and recovery, the proposal proposal for the Smart Cities Chal- includes initiatives to improve traf- lenge. fic management, reducing collisions The proposal is highlighted by initia- and congestion and to mitigate the tives to minimize community impacts impacts of climate change. Other from major disasters and enhancing benefits of the proposal will include: quality of life. real-time incident notifications; faster “Our Smart Cities Challenge pro- response times; safer streets; greater posal would make our community community resiliency; early incident more resilient and improve quality detection; improved communication of life for all our residents,” said Rich- and way-finding and expanded on-de- mond Mayor Malcolm Brodie. “It will mand e-services. build upon Richmond’s recognized Richmond’s final proposal and a best practises leadership in flood supporting video are now available on Photo courtesy prevention, emergency response and the project website at smartcity.rich- City of sustainability and our award-winning mond.ca. Richmond digital strategy.” The proposal was developed by city Richmond Richmond is a finalist for one of two staff teams, who worked alongside a City Council $10 million prizes in the national com- variety of external partners from more demonstrates petition, created by Infrastructure than 25 government agencies and its unanimous Canada that encourages communi- First Nations, business and communi- support for ties to adopt a smart cities approach ty partners to prepare Richmond’s fi- the city’s final to improve the lives of their residents nal submission. Through this process, proposal in the through innovation, data and connect- the city is already proceeding with a Smart Cities ed technology. The city’s primary pro- number of test-case projects to begin Challenge. posal is to create an Intelligent Opera- implementing its Smart Cities vision. tion Hub that will seamlessly integrate This includes an innovative partner- forms for improved inter-agency com- mond is my favourite Smart City” and data and coordinate emergency re- ship with Richmond-based MDA and munications during emergencies. the hashtag #smartcitiesCanada and: sponse, while also enhancing day-to- other partners to use remote sensing Extensive community engagement · share your Richmond adventures day delivery of key local services. The technology, drones, and data sharing was undertaken to ensure the final with us using the “Richmond is my fa- Intelligent Operations Hub will allow to monitor critical infrastructure and proposal reflects the needs and inter- vourite Smart City” Facebook Camera Richmond and its partners to better do rapid damage assessment post ests of local residents and business. filter understand what is happening in the disaster. A pilot project with the Prov- Community engagement continues · add a Richmond is my favourite city in real time. The enhanced situa- ince of BC and other public agencies with residents being asked to show Smart City frame to your Facebook tional awareness will enable improved and a number of technology busi- their support for the proposal through profile picture communication and data sharing that nesses will seek to create new plat- social media using the words “Rich- •[email protected] Mitchell students raise $10,000 in Jump Rope for Heart By DON FENNELL not only a fun activity, but motivates kids to get ac- To date, $31 million has helped support some 1,000 @DFSentinel tive while reinforcing healthy habits like healthy eat- medical researchers across Canada while ensuring ing and teaching the importance of social responsi- 8,000 life-saving automated external defibrillators he school motto at Mitchell Elementary is “Work- bility. were placed in communities across Canada. eTools Ting Together to Achieve our Best.” Students have Students collected donations for Jump Rope for (such as the Heart and Stroke Risk Assessment) done just that to raise $10,101 for critical research Heart, which fund critical research that’s saving were developed to empower all Canadians to lead through their participation in Jump Rope for Heart. lives, preventing heart disease and stroke, and sup- healthier lives. The national program for elementary schools is porting survivors and their families. •[email protected] 16 | COMMUNITY Mid-March 2019 RICHMOND SENTINEL RAPS COMMUNITY REPORT Caring for the animals who care for us Cat caught in cruel leghold trap were entirely natural. feel welcome in your yard. If you see But it’s not natural. No animal them, make yourself large. Clap your should ever experience the inhuman- hands. Above all, don’t actively feed Julie ity of a leghold trap. them or allow any access to foods. Desgroseillers Our best guess is that someone The tragedy of Hero’s story could has a problem with raccoons or some have been far worse. He was for- other wild animal invading their gar- tunate to be found and to have re- den or shed or otherwise causing in- ceived excellent medical treatment A rightfully concerned Richmond convenience. Of course, whether the at the RAPS Animal Hospital. resident contacted the City Animal “pest” got into your garbage, your gar- He is now in a loving foster home, Shelter. A cat was in their yard, hob- den shed or your attic, there is no ex- has a voracious appetite and is en- bled by what appeared to be a leg- cuse for the cruelty of a leghold trap. gaged in purring as a full-time occu- hold trap. But here is the irony: If, as we suspect, pation. Another animal might have When the cat, whom we’ve named the trap was set by someone trying to gone off into a remote area and died. Hero, was brought to the Shelter, we get rid of a pesky raccoon, they were And all this is to say nothing of what saw that it was indeed caught in and doing exactly the wrong thing. could have happened if a child had maimed by the barbaric trap that is, Whether the issue is rats, raccoons, stumbled upon the trap. astonishingly, still legal in Canada. coyotes or any other wild animal, Wild animals are not enemies to be While it is illegal in preventing unfortunate interactions conquered. They are neighbours to to use a leghold trap that has teeth depends on us humans. These ani- be treated respectfully and carefully. Hero was victimized by a leghold or other projections that can bite mals are not invading our housing; There are ways to deal with problem- trap. into an animal’s skin and bone, you we have taken over theirs. If we don’t atic animals—wildlife control compa- may be surprised to find that, despite want them rearranging our garbage, Keep pet food inside at all times. nies humanely deal with these issues years of activism against them, leg- upending our organic recycling, Put your garbage and recycling out every day. hold traps remain legal if they have munching on the grass seed we left only the morning of pickup and Setting traps to capture or kill wild- rubber, laminated or other less inva- in the shed over winter or climbing keep it tightly covered at all times. life—especially when the only reason sive interfaces with the animal. into our cellars or attics, there is only Keep your garden compost covered. they are hanging out in the first place Hero was quickly transferred to the one way to prevent it: take responsi- “Pest”-proof your outbuildings: Gar- is because we have carelessly provid- RAPS Animal Hospital, our not-for- ble actions to prevent this from hap- den sheds often have tiny holes that ed them a food source—is inhumane profit veterinary facility, where it was pening. you think are too small for a mouse and unnecessary. necessary to amputate the lower These wild animals spend most of but even a rat can squeeze through a It is our responsibility to take the part of one of his rear legs. their waking hours scouring for the gap the size of a coin. Keep your bar- few, easy steps to prevent the prob- As is so often the case, the natu- next meal for themselves and their becue clean and covered. lems in the first place. ral resilience of animals means Hero offspring. If your yard is a buffet, While raccoons, coyotes and other Julie Desgroseillers is manager of was up and active within a few days, they’re going to make it an all-you- wild animals are beautiful and fasci- the RAPS-run City of Richmond Ani- adapting to his new situation as if it can-eat. nating, they should not be made to mal Shelter. richmondsentinel.ca Mid-March 2019 | 17 In their own words… Council investments boost community safety, library services capital investments Council has made in community Breakdown of your municipal safety infrastructure over the past decade and a tax dollar Linda half. Our ambitious building saw completion of McPhail five new fire halls, a major retrofit of a sixth fire hall Police 22¢ and the purchase and renovation of the Richmond City Councillor Fire-Rescue 16¢ Community Safety Building, which is now home of Community 16¢ the Richmond RCMP detachment. Services

Later this year, we will open a new expanded Engineering and 16¢ City Centre Community Police Office at Gilbert and Public Works Transfer to 8¢ Richmond City Council recently approved our Granville. This new office will provide increased Capital Reserves 2019 operating and capital budgets, which include enforcement and faster response times within the Finance and 6¢ Corporate Services substantial investments that will protect and enhance City Centre. It will also enhance delivery of our many Information 4¢ community safety, while continuing to ensure that crime prevention programs. Technology other important basic services are maintained and Corporate 4¢ Administration enhanced. The Richmond Public Library Richmond Public 4¢ We are also committed to excellence in all of our Library Planning and 2¢ Council’s safe community program public services. Richmond Public Library is a good Development The key investment in this year’s budget is funding example. Council recently expressed its support for Emergency and 1¢ to support major increases in both police and fire the Library’s new 2019-2021 Strategic Plan, and has Bylaws staffing. In all, funding has been provided for 107 worked with the library board to ensure it continues Fiscal 1¢ new positions to be implemented over the next three to invest in expanding the library’s collection, Here is how a 2019 municipal tax dollar is broken down. years. including e-books. We also supported the library’s The 2019 budget allows us to further address the introduction of its Launchpad, an innovative digital last year and I was pleased to support funding in this needs by providing ongoing operating funding learning space in the Brighouse library which offers year’s budget for an additional dispenser to be placed for 51 additional RCMP officers and 20 municipal creation stations with digital scanners, 3D printers in the new Minoru Centre for Active Living. employees at the Richmond RCMP detachment over and more. Free learning sessions on how to use the Our investments ensure that Richmond residents the next three years. equipment in a relaxing, modern setting are offered. continue to receive an enviable quality of civic At the same time, we are also addressing the Last year, we provided additional funding to services. Through prudent financial management, need for increased fire and rescue capacities to allow the library to expand its services for seniors. we also ensure residents receive good value for these serve developing areas of our community. Council The library also introduced new book dispensing services. We continue to have some of the lowest approved funding for the hiring of an additional 36 technology that allows for the expansion of services property taxes in the Metro Vancouver region. To firefighters over the next three years. beyond our existing branches. A new book dispenser learn more about our 2019 budgets and our Five Year These investments further support the significant was installed in the Hamilton Community Centre Financial Plan visit www.richmond.ca/5YFP.

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Agenda and reports are usually posted the Friday prior to meetings. www.richmond.ca 18 | SPORTS Mid-March 2019 RICHMOND SENTINEL More in store on the floor for Ravens By DON FENNELL where we’re going,” says Peter @DFSentinel Thackwray, whose efforts have been as instrumental as anyone’s in the he raven is said to be unusually construction of the MacNeill pro- Tintelligent, extremely versatile gram. and opportunistic, with a knack for Thackwray, who this year guided a problem solving. vaunted junior boys’ team while serv- A wise and appropriate moniker ing as an assistant coach to Steward then for the new kids on the block. Siy and Landon Dy, has been in- Taking a deliberate and patient volved in MacNeill athletics since the path, the A.R. MacNeill Ravens No. 4 Road school opened in 2003. reached the pinnacle of high school But typically modest, he deflects basketball last week, appearing much of the accolades to others. in their inaugural provincial AAA “Having great people like Stew and boys’ championships at the Lang- Landon has been instrumental in ley Events Centre. Ascending to the helping us get to this point,” he says. final four further suggests there’s “This has been a process and every- plenty more in store for the future of one has put in lots of time and work, the Richmond high school’s senior the kids as well, in hopes of building boys program. something that will continue to grow. But equally impressive, the team It’s very exciting.” was named the tournament’s most The 2018-19 campaign was a sea- sportsmanlike team. son of several firsts, and included “We’re all feeling exciting about a second-place finish at the Lower Mainland championships held at the Richmond Olympic Oval where they defeated a solid Richmond Colts Photos by Chung Chow before a boisterous and supportive crowd. MacNeill Ravens reached the final four in their provincial senior boys’ At the provincials, the Ravens basketball tournament debut, and were named the most sportsmanlike won their B.C. tournament debut team. on centre court March 6 by defeat- ing 11th-ranked Robert Bateman Timberwolves of Abbotsford 77-67 in a 10 a.m. tilt. They then won thier quarter-final match 78-68 over North Vancouver’s Argyle Pipers the follow- ing day to reach the final four before bowing to Vernon Panthers 89-65 in the semifinals on March 8. Duchess Park outscored MacNeill 75-54 in the third/fourth place game Saturday. • Steveston-London Sharks also reached the provincial tournament, but were eliminated with an open- ing-day loss to G.W. Graham of Chil- liwack 85-59. In consolation play, Steveston-London defeated Cale- donia 62-59 before losing 85-70 to Peter Thackwray has been Byrne Creek and 69-64 to Pitt Mead- instrumental in building a solid ows. Usman Tung capped a spectacular high school career with second team MacNeill athletic program. •[email protected] all-star honours. richmondsentinel.ca Mid-March 2019 SPORTS | 19 Provincials whet McMath’s appetite for further hoop success By DON FENNELL The McMath-Brookswood senior of provincial championship tourna- @DFSentinel girls’ game at the provincials was ments. widely seen as“the game of the tour- Going into next season, 10 play- ust wait ’til next year. nament” according to coach Chris ers will have at least one or more J It’s a familiar refrain among Kennedy. The Wildcats then went years of high school eligibility re- teams that show promise. on to drop its final three games maining, and are already forecast to But in the case of the McMath by a combined seven points, and be among the favourites for a B.C. Wildcats, there’s solid foundation to completed the campaign with a championship. support the notion. 31-14 record that included its sixth “It will be continue to exciting to With the school’s juvenile girls’ straight Richmond city title and a watch the girls grow and develop,” team netting the provincial cham- second-place finish at the Lower he says. “The girls will have one of pionship recently, and the senior Mainlands. the toughest tournament sched- squad a mere basket shy of upset- Kennedy extended a special thank ules in B.C., including returning to ting the Brookswood Bobcats and you to John Wilson for his work with the Big Ticket, Victoria Christmas going on an extended run at the this season’s five graduating players; Classic, and Tsumura Invitational. A B.C.’s, there really is reason for opti- all of whom he’s worked with since year older and stronger will make a mism. they were in elementary school. big difference. A young team that loses five play- “It is these kind of connections McMath’s boys’ basketball also ers to graduation this year, the Wild- that build strong basketball pro- had a strong year, led by the junior cats as a collective gained consid- grams like ours,” he said. team which finished second in the erable—and valuable—experience Kennedy also praised the contri- province after dropping the B.C. fi- this season. Given their athleticism butions of Steve Flynn. Since join- nal 66-37 to Burnaby South Rebels. Photo by Paul Yates, and collective determination, that ing the coaching staff three years Clearly, there’s something good in Vancouver Sports Picture can only be a benefit for the 2019-20 ago, the Wildcats have compiled an the water at McMath. McMath Wildcats will enter next season. 83-38 record and qualified for a pair •[email protected] season with high hopes.

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So far this season they to grow and realize their potential. have hosted five philanthropic events: The steadfast belief has vaulted • a blood donor clinic to help Canadi- Panther Cheer to the top in the sport an Blood Services of all-star cheerleading, and created a • raised funds and participated in model to emulate. “Light the Night” walk for the leukemia “Panther Cheer is the only cheer and lymphoma society gym in B.C. to have an intensive and • attended a downtown shelter and thorough character development as- helped serve warm meals to those in pect to our training,” says co-owner need Stephanie Kennedy. “Each and every • organized, raised funds and partici- month, we have a word that we focus pated in the club’s annual community on and discuss as a team at the begin- 5K “Panther Pups and Puddles Walk ning of every practice. We talk about Photo submitted for RAPS” helping to raise money for how the word is applicable to their Panther Cheer Athletics won the inaugural Pinnacle Cup recently at the animals in Richmond, and lives, their training, and their part in Richmond Olympic Oval. • participated in the “Starts with a how the world works.” the Richmond Olympic Oval, the club ma. And Panther Cheer’s senior lev- Heart” event where the athletes cre- The conversations are not only earned four top placings. Additionally, el-four team competed March 1 to 3 in ated handmade Valentine’s cards and meaningful, but help better prepare the club—which was represented by Dallas at the NCA All-Star Nationals— deliver them to Richmond’s elderly. the club’s athletes for life on and off eight teams—finished first three times the largest cheerleading competition “This season’s placings have demon- the competitive mat. and captured two grand champion- in the United States. This competition strated the growth (Panther Cheer Besides helping advance their ath- ship banners (meaning they received featured tens of thousands of athletes strives for),” Kennedy says. “Cheerlead- letic talents, both as individuals and highest score in their respective levels from 43 states and 10 countries. ing is such a tough sport with so many collectively, the character develop- across all age divisions). Most notably, “This was our first time attending obstacles and challenges. There is no ment is also reflected in the way the the Generals (Panther Cheer’s junior and we were excited to represent Can- bench in all-star cheer. Each and every athletes carry themselves in compe- level two team) won the inaugural Pin- ada at this level,” noted Kennedy. athlete plays an integral part.” tition as well as outside the athletic nacle Cup awarded for the highest cu- Kennedy and co-owner Dawn Silver Information about the club’s 16th arena. mulative score over three events the are proud of the grit, determination, competitive cheerleading season will Another benefit is the consisten- company ran this season. passion and dedication all the athletes be soon made available. Interested cy Panther Cheer has been able to Further, two Panther Cheer teams have demonstrated this season. athletes and families can email info@ realize. At last weekend’s seventh recently became national champions “It always brings the coaches such panthercheerathletics.com Mardi Parti Cheer Championships at at the Best of the Northwest in Taco- pride to see each of our teams come •[email protected] Alaska has long history of curling at PIC By DON FENNELL the event by creating an interna- This will be Levi Piehl’s third trip Eva, will also grace the PIC ice. @DFSentinel tional competition, Alaska was one to the PIC. And his wife, Michelle, Transplanted Canadian George of the first to step forward. was a sportsmanship winner at the Newman, a veteran curler of 40 laska maintains a special place The state has been represented 2012 PIC. years and originally from , is Ain the history of the Pacific In- ever since at the PIC, which is cele- Born and raised in North Dakota, skipping this year’s team with the ternational Cup. brating its 20th anniversary April 17 Piehl learned to curl at the Minot lead Skip Desaulniers and second When organizers decided after to 21 at the Richmond Curling Club. club in the mid-90s. He moved to Tony Hubbard. the success of the inaugural club This year’s Alaska men’s team it- Alaska in 2001 and has been curl- Dan Bogan is the fifth player on championship in 1999 (which was self has a lengthy and proud con- ing out of Anchorage ever since. the team. limited to B.C. curlers) to extend nection with the event. Perhaps one day their daughter, •[email protected] richmondsentinel.ca Mid-March 2019 SPORTS | 21 Panther Cheer athletes stand tall—on and off the mat Richmond athletes help Team BC to record Games haul By DON FENNELL (had) a great team and that last five @DFSentinel seconds of the game you could real- ly see it. I had goose bumps and all I t was the coldest February in 40 could think about in those last mo- Iyears, but the finest B.C. team ever. ments was don’t let it get to the net. With Richmond athletes standing My teammates had a great block and tall, Team BC completed the 2019 I just went crazy on the inside.” Canada Winter Games in Red Deer Reilly was joined on the team by fel- with a record 30 gold medals over the low Richmondite Kaitlin Chan. two-weeks of sports competitions. Richmond athletes also stood out “What an incredible performance on the badminton court, with Wen- despite trying circumstances,” said dy Zhang—selected flag bearer for Team BC chef de mission Jennifer the closing ceremonies—leading the Scott. “Our athletes and coaches way. pushed themselves to the limit to A junior national team member, create outstanding performances for Zhang won gold medals in women’s this province.” singles and doubles. The Pan Amer- Led by captain Kate Reilly of Rich- ican junior silver medallist, she is mond, B.C. won its first medal— ranked third nationally. bronze—in women’s hockey since “It (was) a huge honour to not only 1991. represent B.C. at the Canada Winter “It feels awesome,” Reilly said after Games, but to also be the flag bearer,” B.C.’s 5-4 win over Ontario. “The whole she said. “I am extremely thankful for game my heart was racing. We just the opportunity to show my B.C. pride at my very first multi-sport event.” Zhang is preparing to compete at the upcoming junior elite competition Photos by Kevin Bogetti-Smith, Team BC in Calgary, and the Pan Americans in Steveston Judoka Ian Ryder continued his standout year. Mexico in late April. There was a silver lining for Wesley mate David Li, also of Richmond, won while Ryder won silver with his mates Chiu of Richmond after he finished bronze. in the men’s team event and gold in second in the men’s singles figure “I didn’t expect it. I just wanted to the men’s +81 kilogram final in a dom- skating competition after being disap- come here and do my best and have inating performance. pointed with his long program which a good experience,” he said. “That’s a throw that I practice a lot,” earned him a score of 75.12 points. Dedicated training also paid div- Ryder said. “The uchi mata throw is “It wasn’t what I was planning on idends for Steveston judoka, with one I am confident with.” doing (but) I really liked my last few el- both Caleigh Kuramoto and Ian Ryder David Lim of Richmond defeated Wendy Zhang was flag bearer ements. I felt like I tried not to give up reaching the podium. Kuramoto won Tommy Xu of Quebec for bronze in during the closing ceremonies. and pushed through to the end.” gold in the women’s team event and men’s table tennis play. Connaught Skating Club team- silver in the female -57 kilogram class, •[email protected] Curling Canada honours PIC team with special award By DON FENNELL Celebrating its 20th anniversary April 17 equally appreciated and celebrated. @DFSentinel to 21 at the Richmond Curling Centre, the The core of the executive committee PIC has grown from a provincial event to a has been in place since the PIC began: he Pacific International Cup team is getting its hugely popular global event attracting en- chair Jim Schuman, vice-chair Jim Mann, Tdue recognition. tries from around the world. Future world director of on-ice operations Wayne Braun, Twenty years after the group’s extraordinary vi- champion Betty Wang’s first significant sponsorship director Howie Larke and sion to begin a club championship for grassroots curling victory took place at the PIC. drawmaster, historian and webmaster Ettie O’Con- curlers, Curling Canada is honouring organizers While the club curlers come to compete, the fel- nell. with its prestigious Award of Achievement. lowship that is synonymous with the sport is always •[email protected] 22 | Mid-March 2019 RICHMOND SENTINEL

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