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A survey shows strong support for the proposed expansion of the Lingyen Buddhist temple. But a critic of the expansion questions the survey’s findings.

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“It’s total hogwash.” That was Shannon Goertzen’s reaction to the explanation given by B.C.’s top disease expert, Dr. Bonnie Henry, for an alleged cover-up and massive discrepancy between the BC Centre for Disease Control’s (BCCDC) official Lyme disease figures and the number of cases diagnosed by the province’s doctors. In 2007, the BCCDC reported $

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just 13 cases of Lyme — a potentially life-altering tick-borne disease that can ravage both body and mind if not diagnosed early — while a survey of B.C. physicians by that same organization discovered that 221 cases of Lyme had been diagnosed in the same year. Moreover, the doctors’ survey answers were only handed over to a member of a Lyme support group, Canlyme, after 18 months of repeated inquiries and, eventually, the filing of a freedom of

information (FOI) request. Henry — director of Public Health Emergency Services at the BCCDC and assistant professor, School of Population and Public Health at UBC — claimed that the survey results were “not kept quiet in any way” and that the results have been presented “at a number of meetings and conferences” and are undergoing scientific review and validation. That in itself is a “very public process,” she added, via an e-mail interview.

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Goertzen, a Richmond mother of three, said Henry’s response is entirely indicative of her family’s experience of how the disease is still being ignored in B.C. The News highlighted Goertzen in May, along with her two sons, as having their lives turned upside down by Lyme and spending their life savings paying for medical help from U.S. doctors. “It’s the standard party line and I’ve heard it all before,” see Cover-up? page 4

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The people who populate the remote Himalayan region of Qinghai on the border of Tibet are hardy folks. You have to be to live at an elevation of 4,000 metres. But even these sturdy mountainfolk are having a hard time coping with the aftermath of an earthquake that struck Yushu in April. The quake, registering 6.9 on the Richter scale, killed and injured thousands of people and reduced much of the city of Yushu to rubble. “Ninety-five per cent of the buildings were destroyed,” says Chak Au, who recently returned from a mission to Yushu with the Canadian International Education Assistance Foundation. Au, a school trustee and counsellor with Richmond Mental Health, traveled to Yushu Oct. 8-12 with a small team of fellow counsellors. “Our mission was to explore the needs of the people,” he said. “We found the situation very bad.” While in Yushu, Au dealt with a single mother with two children who lost her arm. Her 11-year-old son has quit school to become the “man” of the house. “He was obviously unhappy and refused to talk to the volunteers who visited the family,” Au said. A 66-year-old man he spoke with has a 22-year-old mentally challenged daughter. The man was talking about committing suicide because he could not care for his daughter any longer. The region’s altitude and remoteness made it impossible for the organization to send a team in until just last month. Yushu is on the border of the Tibet Autonomous Region and 90 per cent of the 300,000 people occupying Yushu and surrounding area are Tibetan. After the quake, the Chinese government had hoped to resettle

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half the population by September. “That target was not met,” Au said. Most Yushu citizens now face the prospect of spending the winter in temporary tent shelters. Yushu is so remote that just getting in and out is a challenge. The region will be largely inaccessible for the coming winter. “There’s nothing we can do right now,” Au said. But come springtime, Au said his organization is hoping to drum up support for relief efforts in Yushu. He said doctors and nurses are needed. He hopes Canadian nurses and doctors will volunteer to go to Yushu next spring. The city’s hospital was destroyed in the quake, and Au said the most senior doctor he met while he was there was an intern. “Even before the earthquake, basic medical services were not enough,” he said. Au said his group also hopes to return in the spring to provide counselling for people who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, which is common after a disaster. Au travelled to Taiwan in 1999 after an earthquake there, so he is familiar with the symptoms. “I can identify the symptoms in most of the people I met,” Au said. One of the problems for counsellors is that most of the victims speak only Tibetan. His organization therefore plans to work with local health care workers and university students who can speak the language and train them. Au said he and a small contingent of other counsellors plan to return to Yushu in the spring. In the meantime, they plan to do some fundraising to help fund the relief mission. To volunteer or donate, contact the Canadian International Education Assistance Foundation at 2010CIEAF@gmail.com.

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Coverup?: Lyme survey never made public edge this because it contradicts their fiction that Lyme is rare in B.C.” When the News asked Dr. Henry to explain the gulf in doctor’s diagnosed cases and figures released by the BCCDC, she said the centre can’t report it if they don’t know about it. “In order for a case to be reported to the BCCDC, the case must be lab confirmed or a physician must report it to the BCCDC,” she said by e-mail. “This survey provides valuable insight into clinician knowledge, beliefs and practice in B.C. “One (survey) question asked about the number of patients with (Lyme) that physicians had seen in their practice in 2007. “It was a general question and did not ask if they were acute cases, had signs and symptoms which meet the surveillance criteria we use in B.C., whether it was an assessment of a tick bite, or whether they were affected while in B.C. or traveling etc. “For these reasons, we cannot use this data as official reporting. Also, based on this data, it is difficult to determine if each case saw more than one physician (ie. two or more doctors are referencing the same patient).” Henry was also asked to explain

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why, according to the BCCDC’s survey, only 60 per cent of B.C.’s doctors knew that Lyme was even a reportable disease. “The simple answer is that physicians do not report clinical cases to medical health officers with the degree of completeness that we would like,” Henry said. “This is true for all the 40 plus reportable diseases and in our surveillance we are largely reliant upon laboratory testing to alert us to trends. British Columbia is no different from any other jurisdiction in this regard.” Cubberley said Henry’s response to the News’ questions stinks of a cover-up. “Dr. Henry can’t have it both ways — claim that doctors have the knowledge to diagnose Lyme from symptoms, and then dismiss as anecdotal evidence that those doctors are diagnosing Lyme far beyond acknowledged levels,”

Cubberley said. Meanwhile, the Goertzen family, although getting a rough ride of it lately, are well on the road to recovery after seeking help south of the border. “(Parker) was doing great up until this week. He started an intensive course of IV treatment six weeks ago and we were warned that he might hit a wall at the six-week mark. Prior to that he was been swimming, playing basketball and running around and hadn’t used his wheelchair in a long time.” She said that 17-year-old Taylor had a rough summer but has made “big improvements” recently. As for the mom herself, her U.S. doctor said she’s about 70 per cent recovered. “I’ll never be cured,” she said. “It’s always a rollercoaster. We’ve still a road to haul, all of us. But we’re on the right track.”

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Continued from page 1 said Goertzen. “And it doesn’t even come close to answering the question as to why there is such a massive difference between the official figures and the number of cases being diagnosed.” As for the survey results being readily available, as claimed by Henry, Goertzen said it’s simply not true. “A Canlyme member had terrible trouble getting those results,” she said. “In our experience over the many years, this is exactly the way we’ve been dealt with. (The B.C. medical profession) will continue to deny there is a problem with Lyme in this province. “We’re still getting people coming to us and asking for advice on Lyme disease, it’s crazy. They read the Richmond News articles online, Google us and contact us because they can’t get answers in B.C. for what they’re suffering from.” Gwen Barlee, the Canlyme member and Lyme sufferer who filed the FOI request to get the survey results, was stunned to hear Dr. Henry’s explanation. “During January, 2009, I asked the BCCDC for the survey results and I asked another three times and was told each time I was getting them,” said Barlee, who’s also

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Survey results vary on Buddhist Temple bid Support for the expansion of the Lingyen Buddhist Temple on No. 5 Road ranges from 40 to 94 per cent, depending on the survey method, according to a report by the consulting firm handling the consultations for the temple. The proposed expansion, which includes a 140-foot main temple, was the subject of an open house Sept. 15. Another was held Tuesday (Nov. 9). A third has been scheduled for Saturday (Nov. 13) at Aberdeen Centre (4151 Hazelbridge Way) from 2 to 5 p.m. Roughly 400 people attended Tuesday’s open house — an indication of the community interest in the proposed expansion According to a report by the consulting firm Brookes and Associates, only 40 per cent of the respondents surveyed by flyer supported the expansion. But at a Sept. 15 open house attended by 330 people, 94 per cent of respondents who filled out the same questionnaire forms said they supported the proposal. Of the 291 respondents who filled out questionnaires at the open house, 67 per cent said they live in Richmond. Interestingly, 12 per cent of those Richmond residents (36) live at the temple. Most of them are resident nuns. Carol Day, a school trustee who lives in the area, has become the pro-

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Restorative Justice program gets three-year extension A court diversion process that helps reduce policing and court costs has been extended for another three years in Richmond — no thanks to the provincial government. The city’s community safety committee Tuesday voted to extend its contract with Touchstone Family Services to continue running a Restorative Justice program for another three years. It costs the city $95,000 a year to fund the program, which alleviates pressure on — and reduces costs to — the provincial court system. The program is funded almost entirely by the city. Touchstone only gets $2,500 from the province to help recruit volunteers. City councillors are convinced the program is a valuable part of the city’s community safety program and worth funding. “It works and we’re getting good value for our money,” Coun. Bill McNulty

said Tuesday while responding to a staff report on the program. The program has been running in Richmond for nearly three years now. Restorative justice is an alternative to court. To participate, the offender — most often a youth, but sometimes an adult — must admit guilt and be prepared to make amends. Doing that involves meeting with the victims of the crime and listening to how the person’s actions affected others. Offenders are often required to pay some form of restitution, by doing community service, for example. The process involves no judge, no Crown or defence lawyers. Volunteer facilitators are used, so the costs are much lower than court. While RCMP do most of the referrals, other agencies, such as schools, can also refer youth to the program. Touchstone had 32 referrals in 2009, with 27 community justice forums completed. Half of the participants

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Survey on Lyme worrisome Revelations that the B.C. Centre for Disease Control sat on the findings of one of its own surveys on Lyme disease is troubling. As we report in today’s paper, a survey conducted by the BCCDC contradicts its own numbers on the incidence of Lyme disease in B.C. The BCCDC’s official reporting on the incidence of the disease in B.C. for 2007 was just 13 cases. But a survey filled out by B.C. doctors — a survey conducted by the BCCDC — reported 221 diagnoses of Lyme disease in 2007. What is troubling is that, according to a Lyme disease suffer, the BCCDC refused to release the findings of this survey, despite her repeated requests. She then forced the organization’s hand by filing a freedom of information act application. BCCDC says it can only report Lyme disease incidence if it is lab confirmed or reported by physicians. The fact that many physicians apparently don’t know that Lyme disease is a reportable disease is almost as troubling as the fact BCCDC appears not to take its own survey seriously. We realize the BCCDC needs hard data — it can’t rely on anecdotal information. But the fact many B.C. doctors apparently don’t even know that Lyme is a disease which should be reported to the BCCDC is puzzling and worrisome. There are some diseases that are now believed to be on the increase in North America due to global warming. Dengue fever is one. Another is Lyme disease, according to a recent study by Yale University. If physicians in B.C. are not aware that Lyme disease is something they should be reporting to the BCCDC, then the BCCDC needs to do a better job of ensuring doctors are up to speed. The public puts its trust in organizations like the BCCDC, and when data is suppressed, it erodes that trust.

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An open letter to Premier Gordon Campbell Dear Premier Campbell, First Call: BC Child and Youth Advocacy Coalition was one of the organizations that took time to respond to the call for input into next year’s budget by the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services. Many of our coalition partners also participated. We all participated in good faith, trusting that the committee’s report and recommendations, expected on Nov. 15, would reflect our views, among others. Your announcement on Oct. 27 of an income tax cut, costing the 2011 provincial budget $568 million, was a slap in the face to the standing committee and everyone who made submissions. The consultation document specifically asked British Columbians to share our budget priorities for 2011/12, with the figure of $650 million shown as “Available Revenues.” Our coalition exists to mobilize British Columbians on behalf of children and youth. We regularly encourage our coalition partners and contacts to engage in the democratic process, such as participating in formal consultations by legislative committees, in order to make the case for the importance of allocating resources to properly support children, youth and families. Your action, pre-empting even the appearance of considering the standing committee’s recommendations, has made it harder for people to believe that their time is well spent preparing briefs and recommendations to inform government decision-making. It has increased cynicism about our relationship as citizens with our government. It has made it more difficult to convince young people that public consultations by government have integrity and are worthy of their interest and effort. On behalf of our coalition partners, we would appreciate hearing from you as to why this 2011/12 budget decision was made prior to the submission of the standing committee’s report from its public consultations. We look forward to your reply. Adrienne Montani Provincial coordinator First Call: BC Child and Youth Advocacy Coalition

The 21st Century Learning curve Imagine a high school where students pick their lectures each day from a list of subjects so fascinating and engaging it’s hard to pick just a few. In the same day, they might have a video conference with a mentor who works in a field they’re interested in. They might also meet in small discussion groups with other students, or participate in writing workshops with teachers. They will work closely with their facilitator teacher, who is working closely with each individual student to ensure they are learning the skills and competencies necessary for whatever it is they want to do when they grow up. The ideas above are not mine, but I like them. They actually belong to an initiative out of Britain called The Twenty-First Century Learning Initiative. The organization released a document called ‘Schools’ in the Future: What has to change, and why, which is a fascinating look at schools today, and how they should be revolutionized to optimize student success. In many ways, schools now are the same as they were 40 years ago when I went off to kindergarten. Meanwhile, nearly everything else, from the telephone, to the TV, to listening to music, to playing (video) games has com-

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pletely changed. The workplace has changed so much we now have a television show to reveal just how different it is (Mad Men), and yet K-12 schools remain pretty much the same. For the most part, teachers interact with students in the same ways they always have. The Twenty-First Century Learning Initiative wants to change that. The initiative calls for teachers to become facilitators rather than instructors, and seems to be rooted in Confucious’ quote: “Tell a child and he will forget; show him and he will remember; but let him do, and he will understand.” Their document states that “…for so many children the wonder of learning has been replaced by the tedium of trying to remember what they were told by somebody else about something that didn’t really interest them very much in the first place.” Sounds pretty familiar. The initiative calls for individualized learning paths versus our current systems of pre-programmed paths for all students of the same age, and also places

a much greater emphasis on experiential and situational learning as students get older. There’s a deemphasis on courses and a move toward deep learning that is interdisciplinary. The approach would mean much more involvement in education for community members, as mentors and advisors. The approach is based in recent research that shows the brain works best when it is highly challenged, but in a low-threat environment. The research also shows that the brain is driven by curiosity and is empowered by the experience of its ancestors. This research looks at adolescence as an opportunity for thinking that goes beyond the previous generation’s abilities. Former education minister Margaret MacDiarmid was quoted in June saying that Twenty-First century learning is something that B.C.’s education ministry was interested in. Although the cabinet shuffle took her out of the education ministry, it’s likely they’re still investigating this new model for schools. While it will take massive change to bring anything resembling 21st century learning to B.C.’s schools, in my view, any move in this direction is a good one. Comments and questions always welcome at tracy.sherlock@gmail.com.

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The Editor, Re: “School district hires PR officer,” News, Nov. 5. While parents fight for the resources necessary to adequately educate our children, the Richmond School District is planning to hire a PR officer whose job will include “marketing the public school system both within and outside Richmond.” Really? I fail to understand the logic of adding a new non-teaching position on the heels of massive school based layoffs. We are constantly told the School District is underfunded, therefore not able to afford more educational assistants,

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Honour is a lesson I’m still chewing on all their property, like most JapaneseCanadians, they eventually rebuilt their lives and carried on, uncomplaining. Such was my knowledge, contacts, and success rate at the time that I was able to settle the issue with a strategically placed phone call, almost immediately. The decision denying them was reversed, and in short order they received a cheque for retroactive benefits, and I proudly carved another notch on the handle of my metaphorical sword. That however is not the end of the story, just the beginning. The wife sent me a personal cheque for $2,500! I was both surprised and pleased. I had visions of using the money to start an advocacy training program to develop other bureaucratic — samurai warriors to even the odds in the lonely fight I was engaged in. I talked to the vice president of the UFAWU about my ideas, and to my consternation he advised me I should return the money, lest it become believed that to get justice through the union, members had to cross my palm with silver. Two hours of angry debate later he persuaded me that he was right, but that isn’t the end of the story either. Even though, at that point in my life, I had all the sensitivity of “a brick going through a plate glass

window,” as one friend put it, I was sufficiently aware to know that this is very proper, old-school couple would be offended if I simply returned their gift. And this is where the story really begins because what I did was cross the lane behind my home and knock on my neighbour’s door for advice. My neighbour has a similar history yet, far from bitter, she is a gracious, generous, dignified, and honourable lady. She advised me to visit the couple, to take my wife and newborn daughter with me, and to explain why I could not accept this gift: that it would compromise the U.F.A.W.U.’s honour, that it would compromise my personal honour, something I wasn’t really giving due weight to, and to ask for their understanding. I took my neighbour’s advice and, over tea, that was exactly how the scenario unfolded. However, every year for several years, on my daughter’s birthday, a card and a small cheque arrived from these generous people. The cheque was added to my childrens’ education fund but it must be clear that it was me that got educated. Honour is quite different from pride. It is a lesson I’m still chewing on. Ramblin’ Ryan Lake Gnarly Old Dudes of Steveston

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The Editor, It is 2 a.m. between Halloween and All Saints Day, and the ghosts of my past, in defiance of the Irish whiskey, will not let me rest. Almost two decades ago now, prior to becoming a Gnarly Old Dude, when I was still young, strong, and proud, I was a volunteer employment/ unemployment insurance advocate in the fishing industry. I was pretty damned good at it, too. In all those years I only lost one appeal, but that is another story. It was an unpaid position, conducted under the auspices of the United Fishermen and Allied Workers Union (UFAWU), an organization, like the fish we earned our livelihood from, and like myself, now a humble vestige of what we were back then. Unpaid, but for me, then, beating some justice out of an inept, uncaring, bungling bureaucracy for fisher folk in need was reward enough in itself. One case haunts me still, though. An elderly Japanese-Canadian couple had been pursuing the unemployment benefits they were entitled to for almost two years, in the face of relentless bureaucratic stonewalling. An anonymous source within the system alerted me to their plight. The couple were lifelong fishers who, having survived the injustices of the war, internment, and confiscation of

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“A Richmond resident B.C. came forward to the staff 2) Private John Robert at the Richmond Museum Simpson, born March 24, about the names of seven 1897; died on December men from Richmond, 26, 1920, age 21, while who died serving for their serving in the Canadian country,” said the City of Army Medical Corps. Son Richmond’s Kim Decker. of Thomas and Margaret “The Richmond Archives Simpson of Steveston. researched the names and ... Buried in Vancouver’s these people will be added Mountain View Cemetery. to the City of Richmond 3) Corporal Ferdinand cenotaph Adam sometime FOR REMEMBRANCE DAY Treichel, next year.” no birth PHOTOS GO TO www.richmond-news.com Here is records the list: available; 1) Private Horace died on January 13, 1943, Reginald Lee, born May age 32, while serving for 27, 1892 in Greytown, the Seaforth Highlanders of New Zealand; died January Canada. Son of Mr. and Mrs. 28, 1920, age 27, while Paul Treichel of Lulu Island, serving in the Canadian Richmond; husband of Infantry (B.C. Regiment) Phyllis B. Treichel. Buried in 7th Battalion. Son of Albert Halifax Memorial Cemetery, Brook and Mary Jane Lee Nova Scotia. and brother of Norman, all 4) Sergeant Francis from Steveston. He received John Matier, no birth both the British War Medal records available; died on and the Victory Medal. May 23, 1943, age 32, Buried in Vancouver’s while serving for the Royal Mountain View Cemetery, Canadian Air Force. Son

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Continued from page 14 7) Leading Seaman William Edward Dutfield, born on December 8, 1931 in Vancouver, B.C.; died on March 3, 1953, age 21, while serving in the Royal Canadian Navy, HMCS Shearwater. Received the Good Conduct Badge. Son of William Arthur and Mabel Dutfield, husband of Helen Agnes and brother of Miriam Dutfield, all from

Lulu Island, Richmond. He previously served in the 72nd Seathforth Cadets. No burial information available. For more information regarding records about Canada’s sacrifices in war, our military history and our veterans unique experiences, log onto Veterans Affairs Canada at http://www. vacacc.gc.ca/remembers/sub. cfm?source=collections/virtualmem.

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A pump station at the foot of No. 3 Road south is getting $450,000 upgrade aimed at reducing the risk of flooding. The upgrade includes new screens to prevent leaves and wood debris from clogging the drainage pump system, which pumps water from the city’s storm sewer system when it rains into the Fraser River. The funding comes from three levels of government with Ottawa, Victoria and Richmond each contributing $150,000. “Richmond families and businesses don’t want

to have to worry about flooding, and through these upgrades, we’re alleviating those concerns,” said Richmond East MLA Linda Reid.

Calling Christmas fairs

Calling all churches, community centres and nonprofit organizations. This is your last chance to get your Christmas fair or bazaar published in the Richmond News on Wednesday, Nov. 17. Please send us the pertinent information about your event, including the date, what it involves and contact information to Michelle Hopkins at mhopkins@ richmond-news.com no later than Monday, Nov. 15 at noon. Richmond: Nov 12/10

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The all-new Audi A7 Sportback is a fresh approach to luxury car design. What you see is an extremely attractive four-door coupe. Less obvious is a fifth rear door/hatch that allows wagon-like utility and the A7’s hidden, lightweight yet very rigid body structure. “Audi buyers typically place a higher emphasis on the esthetics of the car,” said Cort Nielsen, public relations manager, Audi Canada. While big in its physical dimensions, the A7 weighs in at 1,695 kg (3,737 lbs). it’s powered by a potent yet highly efficient V6 engine with hybrid-like fuel economy technology that’s mated with an advanced Quattro drive system with a torque-vectoring rear differential. The Audi A7 could be described as a Porsche Panamera Lite: all the goodness without the calories! It’s a little wider than a Panamera but very close in every other external measurement, including wheelbase. They both have five doors, a coupe-like body design and a concealed tail spoiler that automatically deploys at high speed. The A7, however, is expected to be about half the price of a Panamera. Over at Mercedes-Benz, the CLS is another vehicle that is likely to be crossshopped with the A7. An attractive fourdoor sedan with a coupe roofline, pricing for the CLS starts at $88,500. Key design elements of the A7 are its long hood, long wheelbase and short body overhangs. Another is what’s call a “tornado line” or body crease that starts at the

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Come and listen to soft rock singer Dean Wallis in concert on Friday, Nov. 12 from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. at the Richmond Cultural Centre. Tickets are $10 and available at the door. For more information, email drwallis@shaw.ca. Join Wii Fridays for those 55 and older, at the South Arm Community Centre, 8880 Williams Rd. from 3-4 p.m. Come and learn how to play this fun and interactive video game and actually improve your coordination and balance. Games include golf, tennis, baseball and boxing. Call 604-718-8070 for more information.

Saturday

South Arm Community Association presents its 33rd Annual Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the community centre, 8880 Williams Rd. For more information, call 604-718-8060.

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Steveston is hosting a Cut-A-Thon with all proceeds going to OneXOne charity, which helps needy children all over the world with water, food, health care, education and play. On Sunday, Nov. 14 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. come and get a haircut for $25 and know you are beneﬁtting the world’s poorest children. For more information, visit www.onexone.org. Ask Hair Salon is located at #150-3900 Bayview St. Call 604-241-8600 to book your appointment.

On Sunday, Nov. 14 from 2 to 3 p.m. a window to the past will open at the Richmond Nature Park. Through a series of fossils on display, and a presentation by naturalist Perry Poon, visitors will glimpse the ancient creatures that once inhabited B.C. A powerpoint presentation featuring some of BC’s dinosaurs, as well as fossils of ammonites, trilobites and other invertebrates will be on display at the Richmond Nature Park for the Fossils and Dinosaurs talk. Space is limited so pre-register by calling 604-276-4300.

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Is boiling water and making toast the extent of your culinary skills? Are you concerned about your health and the food that you feed your families? If any of these relate to you, the Richmond Food Security Society is hosting a series of Basic Food Skills classes on three consecutive Monday nights, from November 15 to the 29, at Garrat Wellness Center, from 7 to 9 p.m. The cost for all three workshops is $25. To register, call Arzeena Hamir at 604-727-9728 or e-mail coordinator@ richmondfoodsecurity. org. Class size is limited to 18 and participants will be placed on a waitlist for the spring if this series fills up.

Tuesday

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Around Town Continued from page 23 educator, on Tuesday, Nov. 16 from 7-9 p.m. in the performance hall at Brighouse (main) branch, RPL, 7700 Minoru Gate. Register for this free talk by visiting any branch

of the RFPl, by calling 604-231-6413 or online at www.yourlibrary.ca/ whatson.cfm. The Richmond Food Security Society hosts a regular drop-in can-

ning session every Tuesday night at the Garratt Wellness Centre from 5-7 p.m. Residents can drop by and either preserve their own produce or else help put aside fruit and vegeta-

bles harvested from the Sharing Farm in Terra Nova. The sessions are free and child care will be provided upon request. The centre is located at 7504 Chelsea Place,

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Wednesday

In recognition of National Addiction Awareness Week, Richmond Addiction Services presents About Face on Wednesday, Nov. 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Ralph Fisher Auditorium in Richmond Hospital. Watch Stolen Lives, a documentary on the consequences of addiction, followed by a panel discussion. Refreshments will be provided. Admission is free and no RSVP is required. For more information, call Jaclyn at 604-270-9220 or jaclyn@ richmondaddictions.ca.

Thursday

Every Thursday night is Bingo @ St. Paul Parish, 8251 St. Alban’s Rd. Come and join an evening of fun and lots of exciting prizes, while supporting programs such as community outreach, youth program, hospital visitations and seniors outreach. Make it a date every Thursday. For more information, call 604-277-3213. Must be 19 years or older to play. The Richmond Community Hospice Foundation presents Contagious Kindness, an evening with Olivia McIvor at the Gateway Theatre on Thursday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. Join them for an entertaining and inspirational night. Tickets are $30 and available at the Gateway box office, by calling 604-270-1812 or the hospice association at 604-279-7140. All proceeds go to support the hospice programming in Richmond.

Upcoming

2010 Richmond Soccer Food Bank Challenge runs from now to Dec. 10. The RYSA U12 Dragons invites all other RYSA teams to participate in the food bank challenge. Have your team collect as much food donations as possible between now and Dec. 10. Then, bring the donations to the Boyd Clubhouse on Sunday, Dec. 12 between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The team that collects the most food will win Vancouver Giants hockey game tickets and dinner for 20. To enter your team, go to www.richmondsoccer. com.

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ThePulse We’ve got our ﬁnger on it

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2010 has been a stellar year for bothTourism Richmond and the City of Richmond. The two scored an impressive hat trick during last month’s 11th Annual BC Tourism Industry Awards. Tourism BC was awarded the inaugural DMO Professional Excellence Award and the city received the Sports Tourism Community Legacy Award as well as the Community Excellence Award for its partnership with Tourism BC.

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Heeee’s back ... Guess whose coming to town this weekend? Santa, accompanied by Mrs. Claus and 38 of his top elves, is coming to Richmond Centre and this year they are bringing a little bit of the North Pole with them. This Friday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m., after touching down in Vancouver, Santa will be whisked to Richmond Centre in a white 1958 Jaguar where he will be greeted by dignitaries and honoured with a 10 Confetti Cannon Salute.

Since graduating from the University of B.C. with a bachelor’s degree in music and voice performance, Richmond’s Jeffrey Laing has been busy composing and performing his own songs. You can catch Laing on stage during his upcoming performance on Saturday, Nov. 13 at 8 p.m. at The Shark Club, 180 West Georgia St. To check out his music, visit www.myspace.com/jefflaing.

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Kelly Wickham, left, applied science technologist is presented with a Professional Achievement Award by Doug Carter, president of the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of B.C. Wickham says his award is the highlight of his 28-year career. “I enjoy hands-on management, working in the field and helping to bring projects to life,” he said.

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You can call Richmond’s Donald Dahr a true Superhero. He is one of three Safety Superheroes selected to receive the province’s highest safety honour at the 6th Annual Lieutenant Governor’s Awards for Public Safety on Nov. 23. The WorksafeBC manager wins for his more than two-decade commitment to improving the safety of workers in the province. Dahr works tirelessly to influence industry leaders, launch provincial safety initiatives and tackle hazards and safety issues.

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The Heart of Richmond AIDS Society’s Eight Annual Heart & Soul fundraiser was the most successful ever. The nonprofit organization raised more than $21,000 — much-needed money that provides support, services and education to people living with HIV/AIDS. Man About Town, Fred Lee, and Sophie Lui, co-host of the Morning Show on Global Television, emceed the gala soiree. More than 185 people attended the fundraiser held at Richmond Country Club.

The Community Airport Newcomers Network (C.A.N.N.) celebrated its 18th anniversary at YVR. C.A.N.N. welcomes and offers orientation services to landing immigrants, greeting more than 800,000 new Canadians at their port-of-entry.

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Sports Injury cuts tour short for Richmond rugby standout A European tour proved to be all too short for Canadian senior men’s national team member Nathan Hirayama. The rugby standout from Richmond played a significant role in Canada’s 43-12 win over Belgium last Saturday before being sidelined with a shoulder injury. The starting fly-half connected on three of four conversions for six points as Canada built up a 26-5 halftime lead en route to the easy win. The McRoberts graduate left the game after dislocating his shoulder and will not be available for Canada’s three remaining matches, including Saturday’s game in Spain. Hirayama was named to the tour team after playing for Canada’s Sevens Team at the Commonwealth Games in Dehli.

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Ryan Kesler of the Vancouver Canucks shows his support for local hockey with (L-R) Richmond Minor Hockey Association’s Al Wozney (Executive Director of Hockey), Courtney Vorster (Atom A1), Mitchell Rennie (Pee Wee C2), Darren Christy, (Midget) and John Catliff, (president of FIRSTAR Sports).

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nership and FIRSTAR provides us with the professional look and technicallyadvanced apparel that we need to take our teams forward.” “We’re excited to be introducing FIRSTAR to the hockey players of the future,” says John Catliff, president of FIRSTAR. “We recognize the dedication and commitment of the Richmond Minor Hockey Association teams so are pleased, in conjunction with Cyclone Taylors, to be a part of improving their performance and their journey to become the best.”

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Scoreboard Hockey Pacific International Jr Hockey League Tom Shaw Conference GP W L Otl Pts Delta Ice Hawks 19 14 3 2 30 North Delta Devils 21 15 6 0 30 Richmond Sockeyes 18 12 3 3 27 Grandview Steelers 19 11 6 2 24 Squamish Wolf Pack 19 3 13 3 9 Harold Brittian Conference Abbotsford Pilots 17 Aldergrove Kodiaks 19 Port Moody Panthers 18 R. Meadows Flames 19 Mission Icebreakers 19 Leading Scorers Thomas Hardy (Ald) Michael Nardi (ND) Liam Harding (Del) Danny Brandys (RM) Mike Phillipson (Ald) Marko Gordic (Gra) Cody Smith (Del) Colton Precourt (Ald) Kentaro Tanaka (Gra) Marco Finucci (ND) Riley Lamb (Abb) Jake Roder (Rmd) Taylan Kornelsen (ND) Ryan Stewart (RM) Adam Nathwani (ND) Konrad Sander (Squ) Sean Kavanagh (RM) Sebastien Pare (Rmd) Coltyn Hansen (ND)

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The Heart of Richmond AIDS Society presents Heart & Soul!

EighthAnnual Dinner Dance Fundraiser The Heart of Richmond AIDS Society would like to thank all of the Sponsors, Donors, Volunteers and all the Guests who attended the 8th Annual HEART & SOUL! on October 23rd. The event, held at the beautiful Richmond Country Club, was a resounding success with help from our delightful MCs, Fred Lee and Sophie Lui. Lively music by The Usual Suspects and the outstanding and hilarious floor show by Vivian Von Brokenhymen and Devana DeMille kept us dancing and laughing the night away. All proceeds from this event will go directly to help people in our community who are living with HIV/AIDS. We couldn’t have done it without you!

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Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. If you’ve been looking for a home-based opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work. Qualified applicants receive training, support and monthly remuneration. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door. Make it yours. Call 604-708-2628 www.plea.ca

Fill your Wallet BOOK A GARAGE SALE AD 604-630-3300

Health Care

ACCENTUS MEDICAL Transcription Services requires Canadian MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS to work from home. Expertise in Operative Reports and Oncology needed. Health Benefits now available! Please apply online www.accentus.ca/ employment.html

MEDICAL TRAINEES NEEDED NOW!

Doctors & Hospitals are seeking Certified Medical Administrative & Medical Office Assistants, & Pharmacy Assistants. No Experience? Need Training? Local Career Training & Job Placement is available.

1-888-512-7118

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Insurance

DESPERATELY SEEKING SUSAN or Steve or Jane..... Busy warranty office in South Delta needs you! Great benefits, salary and growth. Office 2003 and Level One General Insurance license required. Email resume to:

sales@protectionpoint.ca

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Retail Sales

RETAIL SALES 1511999 Alberta Ltd. operating as Black Box has full and part time positions for Black Box Illusions located in Richmond Centre Mall. $15/hour/shift. Fax resume 1-780-484-5892 or email judapal@ymail.com

LADYBUG LODGE Early Childhood Development Centre

We require skilled, responsible workers to provide quality, inclusive child care services for young children in a group setting under the direction of the centre’s Early Childhood Education Manager.

• 1 Full-time Certiﬁed Infant & Toddler Educator • 1 Full-time Certiﬁed ECE Educator Competitive Wages

Must have licence to practice, valid ﬁrst aid, tuberculosis test, and a criminal record check clearance letter. Attn: Chrystalynn Wilson Tsawwassen First Nation 131 N. Tsawwassen Dr. Delta, BC V4M 4G2 Or Fax: 604-943-2399 Email: cwilson@tsawwassenﬁrstnation.com

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For Sale Miscellaneous

Garage Sale

175 tables of Bargains on Deluxe 20th Century Junque!

Croatian Cultural Centre 3250 Commercial Drive, Van. Info: 604 980-3159 • Adm: $4.00

Industrial, Construction, Forklifts, Farm & Turf Equip., Fleet Trucks & Trailers, Lumber, Boats . . . see web for more! Cars & Trucks, 9am Start!!!

Located in Langley just minutes from Vancouver WE WELCOME INDUSTRIAL SMALLS.

6780 Glover Rd., Langley, BC • Phone: 604-534-0901 www.canamauctions.com

LADIES SHOES & HEELS! Look fabulous in all real designer shoes/heels such as Juicy Couture, ALDO, Spring and Guess! All shoes are size 8, barely worn and in like new condition. Serious buyers only, for more info please contact: 604-880-0822

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3507

604-805-6694

FULL YEAR SEASONED Alder, Birch & Maple Firewood, Split & Delivered. 604-825-9264

★CATS & KITTENS★ FOR ADOPTION ! 604-724-7652

COURT BAILIFF SEIZURE AUCTION Love’s Auctioneers has been instructed by Active Bailiff Service Ltd. A Consolidated Company to auction THE CONTENTS OF A HIGH END CONTEMPORARY HOME FURNISHINGS STORE. TRUE WORTH REALTY CORP.

MOVING soon MUST sell! Thomasville Mystique Dining Ste, 6ft table x 45in & 2 inserts, Hutch w/glass & lights 6ft x 19in, 8 chairs, $2500. Sony Trinitron TV 36in & cabinet $100. Sony TV 12x12in, $50. 4 Drawer black filing cabinet $30. All OBO. 778-552-5557

Garage Sale

Richmond WHOLESALERS WAREHOUSE Moving & Clearance Sale Open to public Mon to Sat 11am - 5 pm 2300 Simpson Rd. Richmond

604-270-1050 $1items, gift items, electronics, food items & MUCH MORE !!

FEATURING

PERSON (S) & BUSINESS (ES) AFFECTED: SOCIAL SERVICE TAX - VS - True Worth Realty Corp.

FOR MORE DETAILS AND PHOTOS VISIT: www.lovesauctions.com

LOVE’S AUCTIONEERS & APPRAISERS LTD. 2720 No. 5 Road, Richmond, B.C.

604-244-9350

Christmas Calendar Fraserview Care Lodge

Annual Annual Bake, Bake, Craft Craft & & Gift Gift Fair Fair in support of in support of resident activities resident activities Saturday, Nov. 27 Saturday, 11am - Nov. 4pm27 11am 4pmRd. 9580 Williams 9580Richmond Williams Rd.

Richmond

CREATIVE GIFTCRAFT FAIR

SOUTHARM Christmas SOUTHARM CRAFT FAIR Christmas

CREATIVE SAT, Nov 20th- 10-3 at StevestonFAIR GIFTCRAFT Buddhist Temple

Sat. Nov. 13 CRAFT 10 am to 4FAIR pm

at Steveston Tables still available. Templeonly CallBuddhist 277-5077eves

10Southarm am to 4 pm

SAT,4360 NovGarry 20th-St10-3 4360 Garry St Tables still available. Call 277-5077eves only

RICHMOND POTTERS CLUB

Pottery Sale

RICHMOND POTTERS CLUB

Pottery Sale

Fri. Nov. 26 • 2-9pm Sat. Nov 27 • 10am-4pm Sun. Nov. 28 • 10am-3:30pm Richmond Cultural Centre Nov. 26 • 2-9pm 7000Fri. Minoru Gate, Richmond

Sat.Buy Novdirect 27 •from 10am-4pm Potters Sun. Nov. • 10am-3:30pm FREE28 ADMISSION Richmond Cultural Centre 7000 Minoru Gate, Richmond Buy direct from Potters

FREE ADMISSION

10 am to 5 pm 10 am to 5 pm 10 am to 5 pm 10 am to 5 pm

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Pets - Other

BLACK LAB pups vet checked dewormed 1st shots $350.00 family raised 604-793-9369

BLUE HEELER / Staffordshire Terrier puppies. Born Sep 1. 4 left. Farm / family raised - very friendly. $400.00. 604-798-9577 BOXERS, CKC reg. show champion lines, 9 flashy brindle males, 2 reverse, chip, wormed & shots, ready Nov 12. 604-987-0020 CHIHUAHUA X pug male Ready to go, shots & vet checked $650. 604-702-1960 or 604-316-2136

The Richmond News has partnered with the BC SPCA to encourage responsible pet guardianship and the humane treatment of animals. Before purchasing a new puppy, ensure the seller has provided excellent care and treatment of the animal and the breeding parents. For a complete guide to ﬁnding a reputable breeder and other considerations when acquiring a new pet, visit spca.bc.ca.

CHOCOLATE LAB PUPS pure bred, english style, CKC reg’d, dewormed, 1st shots. Ready now. $850. Call Glenn 604-230-5136

4005 DOBERMAN PUPS. Female/ Male. Tails/ears/dew claws done. Black/tan. $1,500. 604-607-7433

Acupuncture

PACIFIC CLINIC Provides

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For Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture We accept MSP, WCB, ICBC & Extended Health Insurance

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Metaphysical

LOVE! MONEY! LIFE! #1 Psychics! 1-877-478-4410 CreditCards/Deposit $3.19/min 18+ 1-900-783-3800 www.mysticalconnections.ca JACK RUSSELL female pups, & 2 adults, smooth coat, dewormed. shots, Chwk 604-794-3229

Saturday, Nov. 13th 9:00am - 4:30pm

You keep your keys and drive away with cash. Call Got Keys? Got Cash! (604) 760-9629

Business Opps/ Franchises

#1 JANITORIAL FRANCHISE Customers, (Office Cleaning), Training and support. Financing. www.coverall.com 604-434-7744 info@coverallbc.com

5070

Money to Loan

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Real Car Cash Loans

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5505

Legal/Public Notices

Warehouse Lien Act

Please be advised that Mr. Ronald Stephen McHaffie is in debt to the sum of $1185.00 to Dueck Richmond. On November 30th, 2010 at 10:00am one 1996 SAAB 900S 4 Door Sedan with the VIN #YS3DD58BXT2032609 will be sold under the warehouse lien act. This sale will take place at 12100 Featherstone Way, Richmond B.C.

Real Estate Services

6005

3 Bdrm-RENT TO OWN Poor Credit Ok 604-857-3597 ★A RENT TO OWN! ★ If you have a small down payment, I have a nice home for you! Less then perfect credit OK. Call Kim 604-628-6598

6007

BUSINESSES FOR SALE

ESTABLISHED TOW TRUCK BUSINESS FOR SALE due to health problem. Great cash base business especially in bad & snowy weather. $10,000 $12,000 income per mth. For info 604-729-1003 or after 4:30pm & weekends 778-839-9762

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Houses - Sale

6020-01 PUPS - purebred Australian Cattle Dogs (Blue Heelers). $460. Chilliwack. Call 604-512-7560.

3800 Moncton St., Richmond Holiday Clothing, Leathers, Jewelry, Accessories, Crystal and much much more!

NEED CASH AND OWN A VEHICLE?

Cares!

GOLDEN LAB x Husky pups, 8 wks old, green eyes, parents onsite. $650. Al 604-834-4300

Annual Christmas Event

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604-777-5046

Refreshments Available

Community Centre FREE ADMISSION

8880 Williams Rd. Richmond

BLACK LAB pups 3 males. Parents reg. Hunting capability. 1 shots & dewormed $500 604-819-1729

Cash, Debit, Visa and Mastercard East Delta Hall - 10379 Ladner Trunk Rd, Delta

FREE Sat.ADMISSION Nov. 13 8880 Williams Rd. Southarm Richmond Community (604) 718 –Centre 8060

ALL SMALL breed pups local & non shedding $350+. 604-590-3727 www.puppiesfishcritters.com

Foster homes urgently req’d for rescued, abandoned & neglected dogs. Many breeds. www. abetterlifedogrescue.com

(corner #10 Hwy. & 104th St)

Call 1-866-690-3328

5040 PET HOTEL @YVR FREE daycare or Overnight stay for first time clients! Call now 604-238-PETS www.jetpetresort.com

Creative Treasures Christmas Craft Fair Wednesday, Nov. 10 Thursday, Nov. 11 Friday, Nov. 12 Saturday, Nov. 13

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604-630-3300

Pet Services

4 ADORABLE M orki’s, raised @ home, 1st shots, dewormed, health cert. 1-604-794-3287

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17th @ 6PM

NEW UPHOLSTERED SOFA SUITES, NEW SECTIONALS, LEATHER & UPHOLSTERED RECLINERS & LOVE SEATS, NEW BEDROOM & CONTEMPORARY DINING ROOM SUITES, NEW 5 & 7 PC. DINETTE SUITES OPEN BLACK LACQUERED BOOKCASES, JUNIOR BEDS, DOUBLE, QUEEN & KING SIZE PLATFORM BEDS & SUITES, MODERN MIRRORED DRESSERS, GLASS TOP COFFEE TABLES, END TABLES, NIGHT STANDS & DRESSERS W/ MIRRORS, CHEST OF DRAWERS, 6 PC. PARLOUR SUITE, WIRE BASKET CHAIRS LEATHER & GLASS EXECUTIVE TABLE W/ 2 CLIENT CHAIRS & LEATHER OTTOMANS LACQUERED DINING ROOM TABLE WITH BUILT IN POOL TABLE, LARGE SELECTION OF ABSTRACT ART & CHROME FLOOR LAMPS, TABLE LAMPS & DESK LAMPS, WALL MIRRORS, FLAT SCREEN TV’S, HOME ACCESSORIES, AREA CARPETS, GLASS VASES, BUDDHA FIGURES & MUCH MORE…

YORKIE OR Yorkie X Maltese Toy size, local, 604-590-3727 www.puppiesfishcritters.com

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Viewing Times: Tues. 9:00 am - 4:30 pm & Wed. 9:00 am ’Til Auction Time Furniture

SAMOYED PUPPIES CH dam. adorable, health guar. microchip, shots. $800 360-945-2080

Cats

Dogs

Financial Services

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Cut Your Debt by up to 70% DEBT Forgiveness Program

Birds

GREEN PARROT, small. Picks up sounds easily, friendly, healthy Paid $500, Offers 604-980-6050

3508

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2080

3503

Dogs

LAB/BOXER PUPS for sale. 1st shots and worming. Crate trained. $480.00 Call 604-603-8609

Fuel

Alder • Birch • Maple Dry, Clean Hardwoods

2075

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Auctions

NEXT AUCTION: Dec. 11, 9am CAN-AM AUCTIONS

Sunday • NOV 14 • 10am-3pm

Act Fast! Won’t Last! $$ GREAT DEALS !! $$

2020

SHIH TZE Purebred pups AKC reg’d, DOB Aug 5, vet ✔, 1st shots. Kelley, Coq. 604-830-1825

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Business Services

CHEAP TELEPHONE RECONNECT! Paying too much? Switch, save money,and keep your number! First month only $24.95 + connection fee. Phone Factory Reconnect 1-877-336-2274 www.phonefactory.ca

Real Estate

www.bcforeclosures.com 5 BR home from $19,000 down $1,800/mo. 604-538-8888, Alain @ Sutton WC Realty W. Rock

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Houses - Sale

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Real Estate

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Houses - Sale

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North Vancouver

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Apt/Condos

10951 MORTFIELD RD. RICHMOND

1 bdrms from 915 2 bdrms from $1092 3 bdrms from $1273 $

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$99 can sell your home 574-5243 Chilliwack Promontory 1880sf 2br 2.5ba home, stunning view $379K 392-6065 id5266 Delta Price Reduced studio condo, 19+ complex, pool, park, $99,900 597-8361 id4714 Harrison Hot Springs immaculate 1650sf 3br, 2ba rancher $398K 604-796-3531 id5222 Langley parklike acreage w/2 homes, 1 with suite, barn, $1,495,000 857-9093 id5238 Maple Ridge Golden Ears View 4.9ac serviced acreage $415K 722-3996 id4694 Maple Ridge spotless 947sf 1br condo above snrs cent 55+ $219,900 466-1882 id5262 New Westminster Price Reduced, 555sf 1br condo, view, $164,900 525-8577 id5081 New Westminster Open House Sun 2-4, 301, 505-9th St, immaculate 620sf 1br top fl condo $147,900 778-231-1926 id5251 Sry Sullivan Mews ground lvl 1200sf 2br 2ba tnhse, 55+complex $220K 834-6935 id5136 Sry E Newton 1 acre lot with 2600sf 6br 2.5ba bungalow $479,900 778-549-2056 id5198 Sry Fleetwood 2865sf 5br 3ba home w/suite, 9901sf lot $569,900 715-4048 id5255 S. Surrey 1700sf 2 or 3br 2.5ba exec gated townhome, 19+ $434,900 809-5974 id5265 Vanc Heights updated immaculate 1900sf 4br 2ba w/suite $725K 778-549-6858 id5258

OPEN SUN, 2 - 4 MLS# V856870 #101-123 E. 19th St. North Van. S/S appls, Hardwd flrs. $274,500. RLP Northshore. 604-725-9179

6030

Lots & Acreage

Includes heat, hot water, D/W, Outdoor pool, gym & visual intercom. On a major bus route. Well maintained landscaped grounds. Move-in bonus. Call for details. Follow us on twitter.com/capreit

RENTALS 604-275-2664 www.caprent.com

BUILDING LOT, New West. 33’ x 130’. $75,000 in services paid! No HST! 4,240 total sq. feet. Priced to sell! $318,888. 604-726-0677 OWN LOT in Abbtsford Serviced 48ftx21.8ft pad. CSA pre fab or mobile. RV prkg. Motivated seller, $205,000, 604-584-0969

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Duplexes - Rent

3 BR newly reno’d upper, Steveston, ns, np, share wd, yard, nr bus, $1300 Nov. 604-275-1868 4 BDRM, 2 BA, lrg kitchen, deck lrg yard, near school/amen. $1800+utils. now. 778-896-3799

6540

Houses - Rent

3 BR, 1 1/2 bath, near Richmond Centre & skytrain, ns np, $1300 + 60% utils 604-807-2475 * AT WE BUY HOMES *

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Houses - Sale

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Surrey

OPEN HOUSE Newly Built home in Clayton Hts. Get full write up and virtual tours on mls.ca Asking $519,000 + HST. 7269 192A St & 7273 192A St, Sat, Nov 13, noon3pm. 604-574-5524, 604-835-4345

6508

Apt/Condos

DOLPHIN SQUARE 1021 HOWAY ST.

4040 BURTON AVE, 5 BR, 1 1/2 bath, 5 appls, cul-de-sac, $1800, avail now, ns np 604-351-0680

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Shared Accommodation

6595-55

Richmond

RICHMOND

50% OFF 1st month$775 for 2 bdrm suites from Include heat, hot water, Close to D/W, gym proximity & visual intercom. Close to U/GSkytrain. parking & storage avail. major shopping. Near transit/Skytrain & shopping. Close to City Hall.

Call for details. Move-in bonus. Call for details.

604-273-0269 RENTALS 778-783-0258 www.caprent.com 1 BR, Moffatt Rd. balc. coin w1d, exercise room, avail Dec. 1, ns, np, $790, 604-277-8676

9771 #2. 6BR, 3.5 bath, new paint 2850sf, lease, np, ns, now, $3100 Eric 604-723-7368 Prop.Mngt. STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN ● No Qualification - Low Down ● CHILLIWACK - 9557 Williams, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, cozy HOUSE on 49x171’ lot, excellent investment property in heart of town..... $888/M SURREY- 6297 134 St. Solid 7 Bdrm HOUSE w/3 bdrm suite on 1/4 acre lot with views... $1,688/M WHITE ROCK - 15532 Madrona Dr 3 bdrm, HOUSE, quiet st, huge yard, dble garage, 2 yr old roof....$1,388/M Call (604)812-3718 or (604)786-4663

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6565

Office/Retail Rent

2000 BUELL LIGHTNING 1200 by Harley Davidson

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

1 BR + den. Suits Single. grnd lvl @ 4th & Granville, np, ns, no ldry, refs, priv ent, $850 incl heat/ hydro. cpl rent neg. 604-244-7862 2 BR grd flr, sep entry, new home suit single $900 util incl’d, refs, ns, np, couple neg. 604-241-5999 2 BR suite upper level, 13051 Blundell, $900 incl utils, ns, np, avail immed, 604-728-5258 2 BR upper, #5 & Blundell, 1200sf, deluxe, hardwood, granite counters, stainless appls, dw, huge bath, utils incld. 2 prkg, storage, $1250, 604-729-1410

All black. Perfect running condition. Only 10,500 original km. One of the last motors built by John Andres of JARZ Performance. Super fast and super fun! $6000 obo. Call 604.316.4342.

9145

Scrap Car Removal

RMD 2 br bsmt ste, $900 + 40% Utils, close to Rmd Centre. Avail Nov. 15th. ns np. 778-837-8484

6605

Townhouses Rent

NO WHEELS, NO PROBLEM

RMD NEW corner, 1400 SF, 2 br,

2.5 bath, nr ammens, np, ns, Nov 15 $1850. 604-273-5872 * 738-6406

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Auto Miscellaneous

$0 DOWN & WE MAKE YOUR 1st PAYMENT AT AUTO CREDIT FAST Need a vehicle? Good or Bad Credit? Call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599 www.autocreditfast.ca DLN 30309

#1 FREE Scrap Vehicle Removal Ask about $500 Credit!!! $$ PAID for Some 604.683.2200 AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $100 cash paid for full sized vehicles. 604-518-3673

THE SCRAPPER SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC 2H

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Domestic

2007 CHEV Aveo, only 14,000 kms, 4 dr 5 spd, fully warranted, 1 older driver $6300. 604-926-8400

4895-55B St, Ladner Bach, 1 & 2 BR, Available. Spacious suites, balconies, rent incls heat & hot water, prkg available. Refs. N/P.

CALL 604 946-1094 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

$775 1 BR, Bennett, Rmd Centre Nr McDonalds, W/W, Stv, Frg, Laundry. 278-1218 or 937-5427

Office Space- 353sf in professional office bldg, 2nd flr, elevator & secure indoor prkg. 4840 Delta Street, Ladner. Ph: Gertie’s Cell 604-306-4563 or email: henneken@shaw.ca

6590

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Sports & Imports

Luxury Cars

CHOICE CARPET CLEANING Free Est.! Guaranteed Work! 604-897-6025, 778-688-0117

NEED CHEAP AUTOBODY ? www.cheapautobody.ca 604-341-7738

8075

Drywall

Drywall Specialists • Framing Renovations • Restoration Honest, Reliable & Affordable

8055

Cleaning

MAGNOLIA CLEANING After tennants leave

'Call Us'

We clean, paint & repair! We also remove unwanted items from your abandoned rental property

604-214-0661

EXP CLEANING ladies avail 7 days/wk. Bonded. Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond 604-928-0025 Sister Team office/hse cleaning. We will make your house sparkle. 15 yrs exp. $25/hr. 604 306-5993

8060

Concrete

STAMPED CONCRETE

*Patios, Pool Decks, *Sidewalks Driveways *Forming *Finishing * Re & Re All Your Concrete Needs

30 yr exp. Quality workmanship Fully insured

Danny 604.307.7722 L & L CONCRETE. All types: Stamped, Repairs, Pressure Wash, Seal Larry 778-882-0098

8071

Drafting/Design & Decorating

604-275-2277

1990 BMW 320i, 2dr, blk, white leather int, 60K, auto, new brakes/tran, $9500 604 987-0633

2000 CADILLAC Catera Sport, auto, full load, 155k, runs excellent, $4700 604-868-2149

Cancer June 21-July 22: You start this romantic week with mellow wisdom, Cancer. After this, romance dies down briefly, then will return again by month’s end, into January – but in that next phase it will be more volatile, demand more critical choices. So enjoy this pleasure-filled, non-pressure week! (You might be dealing with creative projects, vacation, charming kids, beauty, hobbies, sports, rather than romance.) A legal, media, educational or travel solution arrives Monday, especially if you chase it. Buy tickets. Be ambitious Wednesday/Thursday. Happiness, wish fulfilment arrive Friday/Saturday! Leo July 23-Aug. 22: Four-month delays in big financial areas (investments, debts, mortgages, other people’s money, business funding) and in sex, intimate commitments, lifestyle changes, research and deep health (e.g., surgery) end now. Shorter and less important delays in mail, communications, telephone installation, career projects, travel and paperwork (especially re: property) end now. Push forward to end things and to plant a new life. Seek funding, suggest settlements, let go of one lifestyle and grasp another, especially Monday. Legal, travel, love and intellectual affairs succeed Wednesday/Thursday. Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: An easy, enjoyable week, Virgo. The general accent lies on communications, paperwork, travel, errands and details. Long delays end in relationships and opportunities – the best, luckiest, appear Monday to pre-dawn Tuesday, and Thursday. (If they don’t appear, create and chase them!) One opportunity might entail abandoning a job. Life’s depths flow in Tuesday p.m. through Thursday: a relationship becomes intimate, you follow opportunity with commitment, money or a promise. Revealing facts surface. (Especially if you turn over a rock or two.) Wisdom, gentle love arrive Friday/Saturday.

Carpet Cleaning

DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE

2005 MAZDA 3 GS, auto, sedan, gray, great cond a/c, loaded $11,000. Call 604-990-5687

Tim Stephens' Astral Reﬂections

8035

New, Reno, Interior, Green

Rooms

EXTRA LARGE furn. room, double bed, share accom, prkg, nr bus, $450 incls. 604-277-4321

HOME SERVICES

EUROPEAN DETAILED Service cleaning. www.pumacleaning.ca Sophia 604-805-3376

FOR LEASE

DELTA WEST

Aries March 21 - April 19: Your last week of mystery, Aries – and of chances to benefit from others’ largesse or deep pockets. Here are some keywords for action within this arena: Invest, capitulate, confess, fix health, rest Sunday to Tuesday dawn. Ignore an acquaintance’s advice! Pay, buy, sell, “stamp” agreements, embrace or make peace with someone, inventory your possessions Friday/ Saturday. Governments, courts, institutions, lawyers, travel matters, publishers, head office, partners, antagonists, mate, public, opportunities, agreements – all these, indecisive or inactive in recent months, finally march forward. Taurus April 20-May 20: Relationships remain important.Study opportunities,agreements,relocation prospects, competition and whether you should join ‘em or fight ‘em. But don’t study too long – act soon – or immediately (Monday daytime, Wednesday eve, dawn Thursday right through Saturday). Recent delays in work, employment, machinery and health zones end Thursday. Longer delays (since July) also end, in social, planning, sexual, investment, financial and lifestyle zones. Get going – reach out! Happiness, flirtation, social delights, even love arrive Sunday/ Monday. Rest midweek. You shine Friday/Saturday! Gemini May 21-June 20: Your last week of work and drudgery, Gemini. Soon, new horizons will arrive! Meanwhile, tackle chores. Buy or repair machinery, vehicles. Adjust diet, nutrition, health regimens. Your career is highlighted Sunday to Tuesday dawn. Be ambitious – you could net a promotion; VIPs, bosses or parents will approve of or aid your projects, proposals. Optimism, friendship, entertainment enter Tuesday p.m. through Thursday: avoid intellectual or ethical disputes at work. Rest, retreat Friday/Saturday. Four months of delays end in negotiations, partnerships, relocation, career and “judgment.”

Motorcycles/ Dirt Bikes

QUIET, CLEAN, large furn’d rm, prkg, np suit mature working male $500 incl utils/net, 604-277-6002

8200 PARK ROAD NEW WESTMINSTER

$ 1 Bdrm from 799 Central Location. $ 2Bach Bdrms from 959 & 2 Bdrm.

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Drywall

*Drywall * Taping * Texture * Stucco*Painting * Steel stud framing Quality Home 604-725-8925

604-618-1520 or 778-321-3980

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Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: Continue to chase money, earn it, use it, spend it. Machinery, tools, vehicles are a great buy Monday (AFTER dawn). In Seymour Narrows, B.C., there used to be a huge underwater hazard called “Ripple Rock” that caused wrecks for 250 years, and prevented efficient ferry traffic. Finally, in 1958, the government blew it up. Your relationships might hold such a deep, hidden rock. Pluto’s down there now (2008 to 2024) trying to eradicate it. It’s “there” Tuesday night – but not Wednesday/Thursday, when love and partnership opportunities soar! Work, financial, sexual and intimate delays end. Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: Your energy, charisma and effectiveness remain high – and this lucky week speeds you toward your goals! Start major projects, seek attention, ask favours, display your talents. Delays that have frustrated you for months in creative, speculative, romantic zones – and shorter delays in partnership, relocation and/or governmentrelated zones – all end now. You ride a winning streak Sunday to Tuesday – romance, speculation, creativity, all reward. Take a risk! Tackle work mid-week. You’ll succeed. Relationships confront you Friday/Saturday – smooth co-operation, money agreements prevail. Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: This is your last week of seclusion, Sage. Rest deeply, as next week you’ll burst into new projects, situations and hopes. The more you rest now, the more energy you’ll have then – and the more chores and obligations you clear away now, the lighter and more free you’ll be – when it counts. This is a great week, considering. Everything revolves around your domestic situation Sunday to Tuesday: Monday holds property, security luck. Romantic notions tease and please mid-week. You might make a “backyard” friend. Work, health Friday/Saturday. Personal, domestic and social delays end.

Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: The accent remains on wish fulﬁlment, popularity, social delights, light romance and entertainment. You feel optimistic about your future; this is a great week to make plans. Do errands, paperwork, communicate and travel Sunday to Monday. Monday to Thursday favours communications about money – and money information. Read, ask questions, follow your curiosity. Past frustrating delays end in all these areas (especially in obtaining information, especially from government and large corporations). Home, midweek. Romance, pleasure, creative surges Friday/Saturday – take a chance! Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: You’re still in a general ambition cycle, for another eight days. Act early – Sunday to Tuesday favour chasing money, seeking a pay raise, cultivating new clients, etc. Monday’s best. Communications, errands, details, travel, casual acquaintances stymie you Tuesday, but they bring interest, happy social interludes (Wednesday) and some intriguing money ideas (Thursday). This week ends a four-month delay in earnings, purchasing power, and dealing with possessions. Beware a bit of deception from higher-ups midweek. Head home Friday/Saturday for a rejuvenating rest – excitement’s coming! Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: Love, understanding, higher learning, far travel, publishing, religion, cultural involvements – these are still your main theme. Your energy and magnetism surge upward Sunday to Tuesday – and your luck soars Monday. Take advantage, get something done, propose, impress someone! Chase money Tuesday eve to Thursday – your idea factory might be a little wobbly, but your practical instincts are right, especially Wednesday. This week ends four months of delay in your ambitions. A lot of that delay emerged from your own indecision: that ends too. Light friends, heavy info, Saturday. timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014

The Richmond News November 12, 2010 A31

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