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Small town boy goes glitz

Fire victim and single mom rises from the ashes of her burned out town home thanks to the overwhelming generosity of the community.

Aaron Brown from Craik, Sask. is now Iona Whip from Glam-land. The drag queen will star in the Shooting Stars Foundation’s fundraiser.

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McMath Wildcats posted their first-ever unbeaten season but still could only manage a fifth place finish at the provincial “AAA” girls soccer championships.

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Spa caught with pants down BY ALAN CAMPBELL

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“We’ve been caught with our pants down.” So said the lawyer representing yet another massage parlour in Richmond to have fallen foul of the authorities. Wallace Wong, on behalf of Blue Sea Health Spa owner De Qun Yang, made his frank admission to city council after police officers discovered naked customers in compromising positions with partially clothed employees. The massage parlour, or body-rub studio as it’s officially classified, on No. 3 Road and Capstan Way is the third such premises in less than 10 months to be hauled in

Third massage parlour suspended in less than 10 months

front of council for repeatedly flouting city bylaws governing how they operate. During a random inspection last fall, RCMP officers caught a pant-less masseuse with a naked customer in a darkened room at the Blue Sea. And a couple of months later in winter, a similar inspection found a masseuse wearing clothes, but this time with no underwear, on the floor on top of a naked customer. Each time, the masseuse and the customer claimed not to speak English, but managed to claim that no “boom boom” was taking place, according the officers’ reports. As a result, Blue Sea Spa — which has

11 bylaw infractions to its name since it had its license pulled for 30 days in 2004 — was before council once more, with another month-long suspension recommended by city staff. But when it became clear that councillors were of a mind to hammer the business with a longer suspension or even pull its license permanently, Wong did his best to defend the massage parlour. “It does have a number of violations, but the bulk of these are smoking violations,” he said. “I believe 30 days is the proper penalty and I don’t believe it would be fair to revisit see Masseuse page 4

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The local economy is rebounding in a big way — if the City of Richmond’s latest financial report is to be believed. The figures from the city’s first quarter of business for 2010 were published this week, with “promising signs” that Richmond is well into a sustained recovery. One of the primary indicators, according to report author and the city’s budget accounts manager Hari Suvarna, is the hive of activity in the construction industry. Housing starts indicators also show a “substantial increase” in comparison to the corresponding period in 2009. However, there was a cautionary tale in the form of a suggestion that the current mini-boom was due to people rushing to avoid the effects of the HST on July 1. Even taking that possibility into account, Suvarna pointed out that city revenues from building permits, development applications and business licenses have all shown “significant increases.” Suvarna reported that, in the first quarter, the city issued 348 building permits — 50 per cent higher than during the same period last year. Building permit revenues also increased markedly, from $620,000 in 2009 to $1.1 million this year. Development applications received by the city in the first quarter of 2010 exploded by 119 per cent from last year, while business licenses issued totaled 13,004, compared to 11,598 in 2009. With so much activity in the construction industry in Richmond, development cost charges spiked by 346 per cent compared to last year’s first quarter.

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Anderson school slated for expansion BY NELSON BENNETT

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Expanding Anderson and Tomsett elementary schools to accommodate enrolment spikes resulting from rapid residential growth has bumped the rebuilding of James Whiteside School as a top capital priority for the Richmond school district. The Richmond school board approved its 2010-2011 capital plan Monday. The plan’s two top priorities will be physically expanding Anderson and Tomsett schools. Both are already brimming, thanks to rapid residential densification. Despite a general enrolment decline in the district, enrolment can spike in certain neighbourhoods after a rezoning increases densities. “It illustrates how quickly student numbers can change once an area is rezoned,” Eric Thorleifson, manager of facili-

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ties, told school trustees Monday. Anderson has a student capacity of 380 students, but an actual enrolment of 507, and is using four portable classrooms to accommodate the student population boom. The implementation of all-day kindergarten is adding pressure to the school, so the district has made a physical expansion of the school a top priority. The district will submit a plan to the Ministry of Education to add three classrooms to Anderson next year, at a cost of about $1.5 million. That’s just to accommodate full-day kindergarten. The school will need to expand again in about three years to accommodate general enrolment increases, Thorleifson said. Anderson is the only school in Richmond slated for a physical expansion for the next few years.

All other schools in the district will see portable classrooms used to accommodate all-day kindergarten and general enrolment increases. Tomsett is nearing capacity, Thorleifson said, but expanding the school to add another four to six classrooms is still another three years out. Portables will be used there to handle enrolment increases until then. Growth is also putting pressure on Cook, Hamilton and Tait elementary schools. Cook already has three portable classrooms, and residential development continues to put pressure on the school. Hamilton has three portables and will be getting another two to accommodate all-day K in the fall - bringing the total of portables there to five. Tait is also now at capacity and will also likely see the addi-

tion of portables. The school district plans to add a total of 13 portable classrooms next year to local schools. For years, the full replacement of Whiteside has been a top priority for the district, but it is now third in line. Built in 1958, and added to throughout the 1960s, the school is still serviceable - but just barely. “It doesn’t have a sprinkler system, and it doesn’t have an HVAC system,” Thorleifson said. “Maintenance costs are escalating in the building.” The school is also in need of a seismic upgrade. But enrolment crunch and all-day K implementation at Anderson and Tomsett has deferred the school’s replacement for another three to five years. Thorleifson estimates the school’s replacement will cost roughly $16 million.

Teachers’ union: Minister tars Richmond with Vancouver audit Richmond school trustees gave third reading to the 2010-2011 school operating budget’s implementation bylaw Monday. The budget for 2010-2011 is $181 million. Al Klassen of the Richmond Teachers Association pointed out the budget is $1.5 million less than the 2009-2010 operating budget, despite

the fact enrolment is expected to be up by 150 students. He wondered how that squares with the B.C. government’s mantra that per pupil funding is now higher than it ever has been. “We have increased enrolment and yet we have less funding,” he said. “Here the ministry is saying

that we’re getting less funding based on declining enrolment, and yet we have an increased enrolment and we’re getting less money.” He added a letter sent to all school boards by Education Minister Margaret MacDiarmid, following an audit of the Vancouver School Board, seems to suggest all school

boards need to pull up their socks. “You’re being tarred by the same brush as Vancouver,” he said. “And that does not seem fair at all.” He referred to the $6 million school trustees shaved off the budget — an exercise that has resulted in the elimination of 94 positions.

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Continued from page 1 the matter later and impose a higher penalty. And I have to say that sexual activity is not part of these charges.” Explaining the numerous smoking violations, Wong, who sat in front of council with owner Yang, said most of Blue Sea’s customers were new immigrants from Asia who were perhaps not aware of the smoking laws in Canada. In a letter to the city earlier this year, Wong said that his client was not fully aware that his business license could be suspended if he continued to rack up violation after violation. “I think this owner knows exactly what’s going on and feels paying the tickets (for violations) is the price of doing business,” said Coun. Evelina Halsey Brandt. “Twelve violations since his last suspension is abhorrent. I think a minimum of six months suspension is appropriate as we need to send a message that Richmond doesn’t tolerate this.” Coun. Harold Steves wanted more assurances from the owner that the employees and customers would keep their clothes on in the future. While Coun. Ken Johnston said the city needed to send out a stronger message to such body-rub operations. “I think we’re all wearing blinders that untoward activity is going on in massage parlours,” he said. “There’s a pattern here that this owner doesn’t give a damn.” According to one of the officers’ reports, a Const. Leung, on finding a naked customer on the floor on a towel with a partially-clothed masseuse astride him in his mid-section area, asked ‘what’s going on in here?’ Having difficulty communicating with the Mandarin-speaking woman, the officer

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asked how much the customer paid for “boom boom,” to which she replied ‘no boom boom,’ before gesturing that only a massage was taking place. Despite the discovery of naked customers and semi-naked employees and the inference that sex was taking place, the officers inspecting Blue Sea could not confirm that intercourse was happening. As such, no charges of “operating a bawdy house” were laid. City council referred the matter back to staff for reconsideration of the degree of suspension. In April this year, the city shut down Atlantis Relaxation, at 140 - 8080 Leslie Road, for offering clients what police allege was more than a rub-down. It was the parlour’s fourth bylaw infraction in less than two years. And last September, Temptations Studios, also on No. 3 Road near Cambie Road, was suspended for a month after a police raid discovered naked employees with naked customers in compromising positions. In a back room they found a naked female employee of the studio with a customer, who was only wearing a condom.

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dentials, although he does question his judgment. “To be quite honest, I respect him and I think he’s a good scientist,” said Langer, who has received official standing and will be making a submission to the commission as part of a coalition of environmental groups. Langer questions Riddell’s public comments on the inquiry itself. Riddell has stated he does not feel that the Fraser River fishery is something that requires a judicial inquiry, but rather should be considered strictly a science issue. “Why would you criticize almost the existence of the panel — saying it’s strictly a science issue — when you accepted an appointment to sit on and advise the panel?” Langer wondered. “ I just think it was a big mistake and an error in judgment.” Riddell is a former DFO scientist and current president of the Pacific Salmon Foundation. Langer agrees former DFO scientists — himself included — should be available to testify before the commission, but won-

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The family left destitute after a massive house fire has been flooded with donations of clothes and cash. Since the News reported the plight of single mom Masumi Sekimoto and her two kids last week, the community in Cambie and beyond has stepped up in a big way. So much so that Sekimoto — who lost almost everything she owned when her uninsured rented home was gutted in a fire along with two neighbouring properties — has had to find some place to store the family’s new clothing and furniture while she searches for accommodation. Thankfully, another Good

Samaritan, in the shape of a PAC member at her daughter’s school, has offered to store Sekimoto’s new possessions at her removal business. And to add yet more silver lining to what must have seemed like the blackest of clouds, Sekimoto was handed on the weekend her $800 share of an amazing doorto-door collection organized by big-hearted neighbours in the Knightsbridge townhouse complex. “I’ve received so many clothes that I now have nowhere to put them, it’s wonderful,” said Sekimoto. “Now at least I don’t have to worry about clothes for me or my children. It feels so, so good to wear proper clothes. “I can’t believe they gave me a cheque for $800. This will cover

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Masumi Sekimoto and daughter Erika. my rent when I finally get somewhere to stay.”

Sekimoto, who referred to Monday as another “moving day” when the News called, is still sleeping wherever she can, usually on friend’s sofas, while her children, Daniel, 13, stays with his father and daughter, Erika, 9, stays with a classmate’s family. However, she hopes to get some temporary accommodation through a church connection and Metro Vancouver Housing has promised her another home in the same Cambie Road complex in early July, after a tenant moves out. Meanwhile, Sekimoto says she now has everything she needs, apart from a roof over her head. “I don’t need anymore, but I want to say thank you to everyone who has helped,” she said. “But I would like to still help my other neighbours who also lost

out in the fire, so I will try give some (clothes) to them. “I want to do something for all these people who’ve helped me, I can’t believe it.” Sekimoto is also being helped by another PAC member at her daughter’s school, who has offered to prepare lunches and meals for her and her children. “I have nowhere to do such things right now,” she said. “People don’t know me, but they care, it’s so amazing.” The News reported last week how the Sekimotos were one of three families badly affected by a fire, which started in a tent trailer parked in a driveway, before ripping through their adjoined homes. Richmond fire-rescue is investigating the blaze, although it’s not thought to be suspicious.

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Finance Minister grilled by Chinese community Anti-HST campaigners may still be having problems hitting their 15 per cent sign-up targets in Richmond East. But they are having no problem finding opponents in Richmond Centre, and the high Chinese population there may have something to do with it. There is stiff opposition to the HST in the Chinese community in Richmond and Vancouver, according to Travena Lee, the news director for Fairchild Radio based in Richmond. “This is one of the hottest (topics) at the moment,” Lee said. “It looks like more people are against the tax in the Chinese community than the other ethnic communities.” Fairchild listeners grilled Finance Minister Colin Hansen on a phone-in show Friday hosted by Wallace Chan. Hansen’s appearance was part of a series Fairchild has been doing on the HST. Earlier in the week, Fight HST crusader Bill Vander Zalm was the special guest in the studio at Aberdeen Centre.

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Finance Minister Colin Hansen chats with Fairchild radio host Wallace Chan.

“I think a lot of listeners are really concerned about the HST,” Chan said. “It is definitely one of the hottest issues. Most of the listeners are not happy about the HST.” He added many callers are also upset with the way the HST was brought in — contrary to election promises that it was not being contemplated. Most business organizations support sales tax harmonization, and it has been suggested consumers may actually benefit from lower prices, as British Columbian businesses become more competitive with a tax system which is simpler to administer.

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Chan said few of the listeners who have called in buy that. “They’re skeptical whether the big business would be willing to cut their prices,” he said. In a brief interview with the News Friday, Hansen said there has been some “wild misrepresentation about the HST.” One of the biggest misconceptions is that the HST is a new tax, he said. Rather, it simply merges the PST (five per cent) with the GST (seven per cent) to create a 12 per cent sales tax. “It’s amazing how many people think this is a new additional 12 per cent tax,” Hansen said. “The other thing is the perception that it applies to everything. Eighty per cent of goods and services don’t get affected at all. “I find that people’s opinions can turn 180 degrees once they get the information.” Many of the basic necessities of life are already GST exempt, and will remain HST exempt. Groceries, for example, prescription drugs, children’s clothing and shoes,

car seats, and childcare services will have no HST on it. There will also be some items that will be subject to the HST, but which will be immediately rebated. (For a full list, visit http://hst.blog.gov.bc.ca.) It’s been said the tax is regressive because it hurts those who can least afford it — low income British Columbians. But Hansen said 1.1 million British Columbians will be getting HST tax credits. A family making $25,000 a year or less, for example, will be eligible for a $230 HST credit per person. A single mother with two kids, for example, making $25,000 a year or less would get $690 a year in HST credits. However, British Columbians, in general, will be paying more tax because currently certain items, such as newspapers and certain school supplies, are not taxed provincially and are only subject to GST at 5 per cent. Now, they will be subject to HST at 12 percent. see Hansen page 6 06098865

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Hansen said. “I think those are questions that Elections B.C. has got to answer.” But Elections BC defends its decision to allow the petition. “Elections BC went back and forth with the proponent to make the wording unambiguous,” says Elections BC spokesperson Don Main. “We worked with constitutional lawyers. They said it was (valid).” While the HST may become the purview of the federal government, it took a provincial act to make it so, so Elections BC does not view it strictly as a federal issue. “If it’s purely a federal matter, then we wouldn’t approve the petition,” Main said. Asked if he thought his government has done a bad job explaining the HST, Hansen said Elections BC has forbidden the B.C. government from running ads that would counter 06090893

Continued from page 5 Scrapping the PST and harmonizing provincial taxes with the federal GST means the federal government now becomes responsible for the tax, according to former RichmondSteveston MLA Geoff Plant. The former B.C. attorney general said Vander Zalm’s petition is doomed to fail because it asks the B.C. government to extinguish a tax that is no longer within its purview to extinguish. Plant went on to question why Elections B.C. would have approved the petition in the first place, since it asks the B.C. government to do something that he calls a “constitutional impossibility” — extinguish a tax that only the federal government has authority to extinguish. “I think he raises lots of good issues,”

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The response of this community to a single mother who lost everything in a fire demonstrates two things. One, we have not lost our compassion as a community. Two, we need to harness that compassion in a way that motivates us to pressure the B.C. government to step up to the plate the way individuals have. Masumi Sekimoto and her two children lost everything in a fire May 23. A single mom who is recovering from a battle with cancer, she could only work part-time and did not have fire insurance. She has no family here, and while the Metro Vancouver Housing Corporation expects to find her some place to live eventually, that could take a while. Meanwhile, she and her children are homeless. She sleeps on people’s couches, while her nine-year-old daughter stays with a friend. Individuals in Richmond have responded with a generosity that surpasses Sekimoto’s needs for clothing, furniture and even rent money. She has actually asked people to stop giving — such has been their generosity. She has everything she needs right now, except a place for her children to live. We should feel good, as a community, that we have so many generous souls. But we should also feel embarrassed that we, as a community, have been so slow to see a proposed emergency shelter for women and kids built here. This has been on the drawing board for a few years now. We need to demand that it become a reality. We echo the challenge of De Whalen of the Women’s Resource Centre. The citizens of Richmond have stepped up to the plate to help Sekimoto with immediate needs. The City of Richmond has also stepped up to the plate by buying a house needed for a women’s shelter. It is now BC Housing Minister Rich Coleman’s turn: The shelter needs operating funds. Coleman’s ministry has focused its efforts largely on Vancouver’s homelessness problem. We realize the problem is more pronounced there than in Richmond. But we also think a single mother and her kids, who became homeless through no fault of their own, also deserve a roof over their heads. Let’s just hope Coleman doesn’t step up to the plate only to find a bunch of NIMBYs saying “not in my back yard,” as happened with Turning Point’s transition house. Judging by the current flow of good will, we have faith a women’s shelter would be welcome.

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The Editor, The new River Green development represents for me a worrying trend in Richmond. At prices starting at $542,000 for a 1 bedroom apartment, this new development is only for high income residents. What has happened to the planning of mixed income neighbourhoods, where people of all income levels can live and use the same schools, community centres, and health services? This sort of planning creates a truly livable community. I moved here in 1985 to live, work and raise a family. I have never regretted my choice of community. I do not want to live in a “small remote village” as Rick Evans suggests in a May 28 News letter to those that criticise Richmond’s rush to “development at all costs’ with little planning and services for the increased population. The very attributes that make Richmond such a desirable Lower Mainland community are under threat. Not all change is progress. Mary Phillips Richmond

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Energy debate just getting started It was rather fitting the legislature ended its spring session with a debate over energy policy, and not the HST. After all, the B.C. Liberal government’s new Clean Energy Act and overall energy policy will be part of public discussion for years to come. The clamour over the HST, however, will eventually die down one way or another (either the tax becomes embedded in our daily lives to the point of hardly being noticed, or the government scraps it). On the other hand, the location and ownership of future energy projects (mostly small-scale runof-river or wind turbine projects) will become increasingly controversial, especially in the communities near them. As well, the price we pay for energy use also looms as a hot-button issue for the future. The HST will eventually be part of everyday life, but your monthly BC Hydro bill will serve as a constant reminder of the shifting sands of our energy system. One of the most controversial aspects of Bill 17, the Clean Energy Act, is that it removes BC Hydro from the oversight of the B.C. Utilities Commission. Critics have assailed this move as a blatant power grab by the provincial cabinet, which will now dictate much of our energy policy without an independent set of expert eyes in place to provide the proverbial sec-

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ond look. The $10 billion or so BC Hydro is being told to spend over the next decade will now be done without any oversight. Those private power projects that contract with BC Hydro will also escape scrutiny, thus guaranteeing them to be an ongoing source of controversy as well. The NDP has decried this neutering of the BCUC, but the party hardly has clean hands on this issue. In fact, it was the NDP government of the late 1990s that also undermined the BCUC through such politically motivated actions as cabinet-ordered BC Hydro rate freezes. While still Opposition leader, Gordon Campbell insisted his government would restore the political independence of the BCUC. But that independence was short-lived, and when the commission rejected the government’s energy plan last year the writing was on the wall. The B.C. Liberal government has long made it clear it wants to establish a flourishing private energy industry in this province that will develop so-called “clean” power and export it for profit outside the

province. Critics claim this model will have an impact on BC Hydro’s rates, boosting them upward. Then there’s the argument about the inevitable environmental footprint left by energy projects, which will be significant no matter what the size of the facility. Adding spice to this debate is the role of First Nations bands, some of which are business partners of private energy companies because they see these projects as helping to lift their members out of poverty. It’s hard to predict how all this is going to go. For example, for all the claims that the B.C. Liberals have some sort of secret plan to sell our rivers to private interests, there is evidence that the relationship between the government and independent power producers may be fracturing, at least a little. Sure, the HST continues to be a fevered topic of debate and denunciation. And it’s not like the tax will be out of the headlines anytime soon. But the energy debate is just getting started. It may be over for now inside the legislature, but make no mistake: energy policy, not taxes, is going to have a bigger and longer lasting impact on what our politicians are arguing about the most. Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC. KBaldrey@ globaltv.com.

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Letters South Arm Park belongs to the people City wasting water as well

The Editor, Having lived in the South Arm Park area for 52 years, I wonder what on Earth Eve Rollet de Darantes and her petition are going on about! The park has never stopped evolving in all those years. We originally had a jogging track, which was marked out in distances, but I don’t know when that vanished. It would be nice to have it back. When did you realize that there is a preschool, elementary and high school there, as well as the community hall and community centre with indoor activities, plus the swimming pool, tennis courts, lacrosse box, children’s adventure playground, picnic area with barbecues, and all the fields marked out for soccer, football, grass hockey and baseball. Isn’t it obvious that it’s a PEOPLE

park? I hope they do go ahead and put in the turf field because it all gets pretty soggy in the winter. If it’s peace and quiet she is after then she should choose a time of day when it is quiet. I walk my dogs over there and most of the time I hardly see a soul, but if I want to see people enjoying themselves then I choose another time. It’s not at all difficult to find peace there, and with the rhododendrons in bloom it’s just gorgeous. Why deny all those people, from babies to seniors, that lovely place to have fun? It can’t possibly be ruined by adding basketball courts, even if they will be floodlit. After all the tennis courts have been floodlit for years and I don’t know whether anybody has complained. Rosemary Fowler Richmond

The Editor, Re: “Join the fight, we need your help,” Opinion, June 4. In his environmental message, Mayor Brodie asks us to conserve resources, including the suggestion that we use water more efficiently by installing rain barrels. However, I was struck by the lack of congruence between his message and what I had observed on No. 3 Road just three days earlier. Along the street between Lansdowne and Brighouse

stations are a number of standards, each designed to hold two hanging baskets, and each with two small hoses for automated watering. Even though the baskets had not yet been installed, there was a steady stream of water from each hose, prob-

ably enough to fill many rain barrels over the course of a day. It seems to me, the city needs to conserve water too, especially since the taxpayer is covering the cost of that wasted water. Marion Smith Richmond

billlion people on this planet, more than has existed previously since our species evolved. By the time your generation is our age, world population is predicted to be 14 billion. Mother Earth is already overpopulated. We cannot sustain 14 billion no matter how much we greenwash the problem. We cannot buy our way out of this self-made trap. The illusion that we can is part of the problem. Your generation will face horrors that will make the genocides, wars, civil insurrections, famines, epidemics, resource depletion and environmental destruction of mine look like a picnic in the park. Personally, I think it is already too late for intelligence to prevail over dysfunctional emotionalism and change our collision course, but I would be grateful to have you youngsters prove me wrong. Not that I’ll be around to see it. But my children may be if you succeed. To do so you will have to start with the recognition that the twin towers of corporate growth and profit cannot be allowed to

continue monopolizing our government. Growth in an overpopulated world is a suicide mission. Until you stop rearranging the deck chairs on our global Titanic and wrestle the wheel away from corporate control, you will not change our course line away from imminent disaster. When I see all the good things young people are doing here and now I cannot be completely hopeless. The solution is also the people! All it takes is the one per cent who are prepared to pay the personal price of leadership and the 10 per cent who can shake off self-involvement and become conscientiously engaged. The rest will follow when the issue tips. So, don’t give up. Don’t give in. Don’t trade your future for cheap consumerism. Don’t buy the bullshit. Start with democracy. And may the GODS be with you. Ramblin’ Ryan Lake Gnarly Old Dudes of Steveston (GODS)

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Pinnacle’s actions may be coming too late, as the company’s court date was last week. The city’s bylaws and fire department have been getting aggressive with property owners with derelict homes because the fire department says they pose a public safety hazard. The number of derelict homes in Richmond has increased in the last decade. In 2001, the city noted 22 abandoned homes in the city, 12 of which had demolition permits, according to a report to the city’s community safety committee in December. That “inventory” has since grown to 71 properties, only 16 of which had demolition permits. Responding to vacant property concerns constitutes 75 per cent of one fire prevention officer’s duties. RCMP also spend a significant amount of manpower on responding to calls about abandoned buildings. There is a tax advantage to leaving abandoned homes

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It’s that time of year again. Grade 12 students are facing one the most important decisions in life — choosing a post-secondary education. Making decisions as such is definitely challenging especially if you are from a culture where education is perceived as a key to success. In a writing class, I came across an interesting article about how Asian writers are underrepresented in American fiction. In

her essay Mother Tongue, Chinese-American writer Amy Tan explained that many Asian parents may steer their children into such programs as business, commerce or engineering. They think that graduating from a certain discipline can ensure their children a reliable job with stable income and attractive benefits. While the essay is based on the American society, the same may be true for Canada and particularly Vancouver where there’s a concentration of Asians. Personally, I haven’t been steered into a “money-making” discipline. My mom did offer some advice on what she thought would make a good career path. However, my parents have never pro-

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Stella de Giorgio recalls how pleased she was that parents lined up for two nights in a row to sign up their children for the new French Immersion program at Dixon elementary. As a local teacher, De Giorgio was instrumental in starting the pioneering program when it was introduced at Dixon back in 1981. “Although I’m Italian I learned French in Italy,” said the 69-year-old retired teacher. “At Dixon, I began the program

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with two kindergarten classes. “It was so exciting to bring French Immersion into Dixon. The principal at the time was thrilled and so supportive.” Now, nearly two decades later, one of de Giorgio’s former student, Alexandra Read, is teaching French Immersion to one of three of her grandchildren who attend Dixon — in the same classroom where she introduced and taught so many years ago. “It’s such a great school and there was a great rapport between teachers and parents that my daughter tells me exists today,” said de Giorgio. Dixon opened its doors to elementary students five decades ago and to commemorate such a milestone, the see de Giorgio page 15

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Three generations at Dixon Elementary School. Sitting, from left, Francesca Seward, 4 (not at school yet), Luca de Giorgio, 7, Stella de Giorgio, Tanin de Giorgio, 8, and Madelaine de Giorgio, 9. Standing, from left, Luisella de Giorgio and Alexandra Read, a former student of de Giorgio’s.

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will be a formal agenda, with speakers from school staff and a cake cutting ceremony. “There will also be a special thank you to an important benefactor, as well as entertainment by Irish dancers, nine of them from Dixon, and background music by some of our talented students,” added Leslie. Some of the parents have also planned some fun activities. The par-

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Continued from page 14 school is hosting a 50th anniversary celebration this Thursday, June 10. A party de Giorgio plans to attend. “I was in the school recently and Alexandra and another of my former students who now teaches there as well, Sarah Rogers, gave me big hugs,” she said. “I’m thrilled that my grandchildren attend Dixon, there’s harmony and cohesiveness there. “I’m really looking forward to walking down the halls again and revisiting the classrooms and hopefully some of the staff who taught when I was there.” The school was named after local pioneer, Alfred B. Dixon. He was an early settler and farmer in West Richmond from 1895 to 1920. Dixon served a number of years as a municipal counselor, school trustee and dyking commissioner. The staff at Dixon have been hard at work transforming some of the classrooms to offer visitors a walk down memory lane. “There will be five different classrooms dedicated to various decades,” said Bonnie Leslie, Grade 1-2 teacher. “In each classroom, you’ll find fashion, home décor, photos and memorabilia from each decade. “It’s really a community event and we want everyone who lived in the area or knew the school to join us.” Between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. there

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Small town prairie boy — if they could see him now Drag queen has to apply serious make-up to mask the five o’clock shadow

y day, Aaron Brown is a window dresser for Le Chateau. At night, he becomes the glamorous diva, Iona Whipp. “If they could see me now,” Brown chuckled, referring to his hometown of Craik, Saskatchewan — population 450. Brown will turn into the sensational and vampy Iona Whipp on Saturday, June 19 for one of the Shooting Stars Foundation’s biggest fundraisers, Fit for a Queen, at the River Rock Casino Resort. After spending three hours — from shaving to make up — Brown will don nylons, a sequined gown, a wig and high heels and sashay onto the stage as his alter ego, Iona Whipp. With a little dose of drama and a toss of his arms, Brown said that drag queens are pros at doing make-up, something he himself picked up while studying theatre. “To cover the five o’clock shadows and any harsh lines, I wear a thicker make up than most women do,” said Brown. “The worst part of becoming Iona is wearing a corset, it’s painful, you can hardly move. “But, I love taking on a different persona … the make-up is like a mask and allows me to become someone else for a night.” For this year’s show, Brown has been rehearsing a piece titled Jai Ho by the Pussycat Dolls. “It has a Bollywood influence and I’m going to come out in full sari … it will be very glamorous, exciting and a little sassy,” he said. “Next year, I’ll go for something completely different and attempt that old glamour from the fifties, with an old Liza Minnelli number,” he said. Brown said he’s always been a bit of a drama queen. He remembers entertaining his family with his theatrics when he was just five years old. During high school, Brown took part in every play. “I have to admit it wasn’t easy being different in a small town,” said the 31year-old. “I spent 18 years hiding the fact that I was gay … I had to get out of that town.”

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Whip: Loves being man, performing as woman The changing faces of Aaron Brown, A.K.A. drag queen Iona Whip.

Continued from page 19 Brown said. “Yet he was straight. He introduced me to his wife and children and his wife was totally OK with his decision to go onstage as a female.” Brown said for many of the female impersonators he has worked with, performing in drag is really about acting, self-expression and Broadway glam. “I love being a man and

I have fun performing as a woman … it’s as simple as that.” Meanwhile, all the money raised from ticket and 50/50 sales during Fit for a Queen goes directly to fund nonprofit organizations, such as The Heart of Richmond AIDS Society, to assist those people living with HIV/AIDS. Kendra Sprinkling, the Shooting Stars Foundation

executive director said: “We handed out close to $116,000 this year to organizations across the Lower Mainland, which support people living with HIV/ AIDS. “The Shooting Stars Foundation puts on six annual, star-studded events, such as Fit for a Queen, which benefit 13 worthy, direct HIV/AIDS service organizations,” Sprinkling added. The Vegas-style drag show, Fit for a Queen, hits the stage on Saturday, June 19 in the River Rock Casino Resort theatre. Doors open at 7 p.m. and show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $32 and available online at www.ticketmaster.ca or at the River Rock box office by calling 604-247-8562. Visit the Shooting Stars Foundation at www.shootingstarsfoundation.org.

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Wildcats unbeaten season only good enough for 5th Tiebreaker rule does in girls soccer team at provincials BY MARK BOOTH

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It was a season that for certain will have students and teachers at McMath secondary scratching their heads for years to come. How on earth did the 2010 senior girls soccer team finish fifth at the provincial and not lose a game all season? That unlikely scenario is how it played out for the Wildcats at last week’s 16-team B.C. “AAA” championships in Victoria as they returned from the provincial capital with their unbeaten season intact yet off of the podium for the first time in three years. The Steveston school was a victim of the tournament’s heavy emphasis on roundrobin play and its cruel tiebreaker formula. The Wildcats and Mt Boucherie Bears finished tied atop their round-robin group with 2-0-1 records. However, it was the Kelowna school advancing school advancing thanks to beating Centennial by one more goal. McMath was relegated to placement games where it managed wins over Elgin Park and Point Grey to finish fifth — hardly a consolation prize for a team that had high expectations and lived up to them with nothing to show for it. “It really is a tough one to swallow,” said Wildcats coach Dan Oye. “I guess those are

the rules and we knew exactly what they were going in but to have your fate determined off of the field is a difficult one to deal, especially for our Grade 12 players. “With six games over three days, this is a really grueling tournament where every goal counts as we unfortunately found out.” The Wildcats opened with a 3-1 win over Reynolds and battled Mt. Boucherie to a 2-2 draw. The locals then defeated Centennial 20, only to learn the result wasn’t enough as the Bears had earlier knocked off the Coquitlam school 3-0 and then secured their semi-final spot with a 5-3 triumph against Reynolds. “These girls had a great season and really deserved better,” added Oye. “I honestly believe if we had got into the top four we had a very good shot (at winning it all).” Candice Oye was named to the tournament all-star team. The roster also included: Lindsay Bjornson, Claire Chevreau, Niki Davis, Niki Glavina, Nicole Hoffman, Jennifer Lyons, Lindsay Machin, Erin Mackinnon, Chloe MacLennan-Lavoie, Natasha Magnus, Alexandra Narduzzi, Louise Paget, Emma Partridge, Madeline Robinson, Lindsay Tabata, Shay Tabata and Lauren Tasaka.

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McMath Wildcats Claire Chevreau battles a Point Grey opponent during last month’s Richmond/Vancouver zone final. The same two teams played for fifth at the provincials.

Wong will take her game to big stage at next month’s U.S. Open

An already outstanding 2010 golf season has got even better for Richmond ‘s Christina Wong. The 18-year-old put together a stellar freshman season at San Diego State University and now will be playing in next month’s U.S. Open at the Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvannia. Wong earned her trip back east at the recent 36-hole sectional qualifer at Tumble Creek Club in Roslyn, Wash. She had orginally lost in a playoff to Silverdale’s

Erynne Lee, however, the American was later disqualifed by the United States Golf Association for using two illegal wedges. Both were were listed on the USGA groove conformace database for not meeting the 2010 specifications. It took a week for the decision to be announced after Lee’s club’s were shipped to the USGA for testing. The ruling opened the door for Wong who forced the playoff thanks to a brilliant second round 69. “I’m tremendously excited and honored

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The U.S. Open appearance adds to what will be a busy summer for Wong. She will be a member of the Team Canada Development Team that will be competing at the British Amateur Championship, June 22-26. Wong is preparing for both events by working with Savage Creek teaching professional and former LPGA Tour member Jennifer Wyatt. Ironcially, both grew up learning the game at the Quilchena Golf and Country Club.

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Allison Memorial Trophy as the Pacific Coast Amateur Hockey Association’s Coach of the Year. The award is given to the coach It’s hardly considered a glamour division who best exemplifies the coaching ideal of and most of his players drive by themselves teacher and leader of hockey. to the rink yet Maurice Hamlin couldn’t Hamlin is flattered by the attention and think of a better level of minor hockey to be recognition but insists none of the accolades involved in. mean as much to him as knowing he is proHe has been coaching for viding a positive experience the past 23 years, including to young men and keeping the last six in juvenile — desthem involved in hockey. ignated for 18-to-20-year-olds “These kids are playwho are no longer chasing ing hockey for the purest the Canadian dream or trying reasons and for the right to impress junior scouts. The reasons,” said Hamlin. “It’s players are usually involved almost like comparing it in post-secondary studies or to (the) Tyke (level) where full-time work, to the point kids are going out their just where their focus may not be to have fun, not to impress on new team tactics. But they anybody. do in the environment Hamlin “I’ve seen players who has created where through have been bounced around communication, fair play and in midget or have been sportsmanship he has gained punted down from junior Maurice Hamlin the respect of each and every‘B.’ After a couple of one one of them. weeks, they fit in and show they can play His dedication to providing his players hockey. It’s really great to see that.” with the best possible hockey experience can Further complimenting Hamlin’s program be witnessed at practices which are extreme- is two of his teams remain intact and are ly well-run and well-attended — a remarknow playing in a senior men’s league out able feat at the juvenile level. of the Richmond Ice Centre. Others have It has also led to plenty of success on the become interested in coaching and have ice. His Richmond Blues team has qualified worked as his assistants before taking on for the provincial championships six years their own teams at younger age levels. running and in March, they won it all with a A big part part of his success is preach6-0 record. ing discipline and that was evident at the The awards continue to come his way provincials where his team was accessed as last week Hamlin was recognized for his just 52 minutes in penalties over the entire outstanding work by receiving the Bruce tournament. BY MARK BOOTH

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s the BC Lions get set to tackle another season at this year’s training camp in Kamloops, many players have wrapped up another round of community and school appearances. These off-season endeavours are a big part of the Lions’ community relations program, and players and staff log hundreds of hours each year speaking to students, making special appearances and spreading positive messages to young people. Lions centre and Lower Mainland native Dean Valli says participating in these programs can be as fulﬁlling as putting points on the board at a game. “I’ve been involved with several of the club’s community programs for a few years now and it’s a great feeling to know you’re setting a positive example for kids while having fun at the same time!” Some of the Lions programs include:

Lions in the House The Lions in the House program is designed specifically for students in grades 8 to 12 and emphasizes the importance of positive life skills development for students and their schools. This year, Lions defensive assistant Barron Miles and centre Angus Reid traveled to secondary schools and engaged students in an interactive assembly with physical activity and motivational speeches on fitness and nutrition, bullying, continuing education, and maintaining a positive attitude. In all, Lions visited 30 schools across the Lower Mainland, speaking to more than 3,000 students as part of the program. Lions Pride This new addition to the BC Lions school program was launched this year. In partnership with the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General, the BC Lions are inspiring youth to be active, make positive choices and excel. Lions Pride is designed for youth in grades 8 to 12 and combines school visits with the creation of a flag football program.

Lions Pride is a new program designed for youth in grades 8 to 12 and combines school visits by BC Lions players with the creation of a ﬂag football program. Photo courtesy BC Lions

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kindergarten through Grade 7, emphasizing the importance of environmental responsibility and being an “Energy Champion.” In 2010, the BC Lions Terasen Gas Energy Champions program has visited 75 elementary schools throughout the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, the Interior and northern B.C. Read, Write & Roar The 2010 season marks the ninth year of this BC Lions’ literacy program in partnership with Literacy BC, the Vancouver Public Library, the Vancouver School Board and participating elementary schools. The program reached 15 school districts and more than 25,000 elementary school students, stressing the importance of literacy through a fun and captivating journal. Courage for Kids In 2009, the BC Lions continued their partnership with United Way of the Lower Mainland in support of this program. More than 6,000 children were given the opportunity to attend a BC Lions home game during the season thanks to the generosity of Courage For Kids sponsors and the United Way of the Lower Mainland. Every Yard Counts In 2010, the BC Lions will continue to partner with BC Children’s Hospital for the Every Yard Counts program. This initiative provides an opportunity for children to attend a BC Lions home game, allowing them to get away from their treatment schedules and the everyday battles they ﬁght. While the children get an opportunity to experience the excitement and emotion of a CFL game, they also have a chance to meet some of the BC Lions players. The interactions have far-reaching effects by creating feelings of hope and happiness, making it an enjoyable and rewarding program for everyone involved. For more information on any of these BC Lions programs, please contact the Lions’ director of community relations, Jamie Taras, at jtaras@bclions.com.

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School District No. 38 (Richmond) requires Noon Hour Supervisors for Elementary and Secondary schools to supervise students in school buildings and grounds during the lunch break. The shifts will be for 1.5 hours per day on those days that students are in attendance at school. Applicants must have experience supervising elementary school-aged children and adolescents, plus they must be able to report to any school location on short notice. First Aid and other related training, such as conflict resolution or nonviolent crisis intervention, would also be preferred. The rate of pay is $20.80 per hour, which includes 4% vacation pay. Applications are available at the school board office between 8:30am and 4:30pm. Please submit a completed application form to: NHS001-10, Personnel Services, Richmond School Board, 7811 Granville Avenue, Richmond, BC V6Y 3E3 If you have submitted an application within the past six months, you need not reapply. We appreciate the interest of all applicants, but only those considered for interviews will be contacted. For more information regarding the Richmond school district please visit www.sd38.bc.ca OUR FOCUS IS ON THE LEARNER

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Passed away in Richmond, BC. on Monday, May 31, 2010 at the age of 74 years. Survived by her loving family, devoted son Guy and his wife Mary and very special grandson, Lucas Kehler which was one of the delights of her life. Pat loved her winters in California where she had long walks with her grandson Lucas on their Avocado Grove. She loved swimming, her special friends and especially her dogs, Prince, Jessie, Tina and Panda. A celebration of life to be held at the Richmond Funeral Home on Wednesday June 9, 2010 at 11:00 am. Reception to follow. In Lieu of flowers, donations to be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

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KOREAN food cooks, no cert G-9. 40hr wk $18-20/hr Korean, no/basic English. 3 yr exp, Duties, train 1 PR or 1 Cdn, cook/plan menu, check & order supp. Fax: 604-872-0799. Jangmojib, 8320 Alexander Rd., Rchmd BC email: jangmojib@hotmail.com PAUL’S PLACE Restaurant seeking F/T cook. Applicants must have several yrs of exp. & compl. of sec. school. $14.50/hr. Email resume: dinoarsens@yahoo.ca

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Seeking semi-retired Dental Technician for part time hours in a clean, bright environment for the following duties: Model bench duties, investing and packing, bite blocks and custom trays, possibly repairs, answering phones. You do not need an RDT. Former dental technician assistant preferred. Please call 604-279-9151 or email: alexhupka@telus.net

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Michaels & Filkow, a prominent law firm specializing in criminal litigation located in Richmond, has an opening for a full time junior legal assistant. Duties include: reception, telephone, dictation and other general office duties. Please submit resume to kfilkow@telus.net or by fax to 604-270-3787

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ContainerWest has been providing industrial storage, office & custom enclosure units for over 30 years. Our manufacturing plant at our head office in Richmond, BC, is currently hiring for the following positions: ★ 'B' Level Welders ★ Carpenters ★ Fabricators ★ Industrial Painters ★ Electrician Apprentices Shift work. Wages based on experience. Send resumes to jobs@containerwest.com No phone calls, please.

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Health Products & Equipment

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Dogs

CANE CORSO male pups, Italian Mastiff, 9 wks, tails docked, 1st shots, $1000, 604-351-8741

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Dogs

YORKSHIRE TEACUP males $800-$2000 obo, 1 super sm doll faced, vet checked 604-756-3309

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Poultry

LAYING BROWN HENS. Tame & friendly. Lay well. $7.00 each. Cloverdale, 604 541-0007 COCKER SPANIEL p/b pups with papers vet. shots, ready now, Vanc. $400 neg. 604-708-1752

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MINPIN PUPS, beautiful, vet chk, 1st shots/tails done, to approved home, $800 604-791-9224 Chwk

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Business for Sale

BUSINESSES FOR SALE on Salt Spring Island -Marine Services and Sales- Only one in the Gulf Islands -Fresh Pasta Manufacturing- retail and wholesale sales. Call John Cade250-537-7547, john@gulfislandsproperty.com Royal LePage Salt Spring Realty-1-888-537-5515.

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Business Opportunity

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5505

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: The Estate of ELLEN ALMEDA HAMMOND also known as Ellen Hammond and Ellen A. Hammond, deceased, formerly of 6111 Minoru Boulevard, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1Y4 Notice is hereby given to Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Ellen Almeda Hammond also known as Ellen Hammond and Ellen A. Hammond, deceased, under Section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executrix, Kate Rosten Dickieson c/o Pryke Lambert Leathley Russell LLP, Barristers & Solicitors, at Suite 500 North Tower, 5811 Cooney Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 3M1, on or before July 15, 2010, after which date the Executrix will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard only to the claims that have been received. DATED at Richmond, British Columbia this 25th day of May, 2010. J. Karen Dylla PRYKE LAMBERT LEATHLEY RUSSELL LLP Solicitor for the Executrix NOTICE Is hereby given that on June 20, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at 12100 Riverside Way, Richmond BC, the undersigned, Advanced Storage Centres will sell at Public Auction, by competitive bidding, the personal property heretofore stored with the undersigned. Name........................Unit Tammy CARLOW... #C3201 Nsentive Marketing. #C2644 Derek HESELTON.. #C2733 Larry GILMOUR....... #C2401

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RENTALS 6508

6508

Apt/Condos

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Houses - Sale

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Port Coquitlam

PORT COQUITLAM

1935 Jacana Ave,

Sunday June 13th, 1-4pm

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6020-46

S. Surrey/ White Rock

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6595-55

Richmond

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

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

1 BR ste $880 incl utils. Rchmd shrd w/d, nr amen. Now. ns np 604-272-0875 or 604-505-7936 2 BR 2 baths, spacious, own w/d, $1100 incl utils, June 15. 13051 Blundell, ns np, 604-728-5258 3 BR bsmt ste, Bridgeport & Shell, nr school, bus, easy access to

skytrain, $850+1/2 ut. 604-244-3727

Houses - Rent

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#4 & Williams 1 BR ste in new home ground level,n/p, n/s, $650 incl, June 15th, 604-729-4500

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6025

Industrial/ Commercial

SURREY, Central City. Only $725,000! Rare high exposure commercial with high density “Downtown” designation. Floor Area Ratio is 3.5. Approx. 15,790 sq ft. 2 lots 123’ x 128’. Only $13.12 per buildable sq ft. Recent appraisal for $828,000. Call Ben Gauer, Royal LePage Ben Gauer & Associates, 604-644-0273 or 604-581-3838.

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Lots & Acreage

1 ACRE gd - Mission All usable building lot, room for shop, pool & lrg home. High end homes built in this prestigious cul de sac subdivision. 10 mins to downtown. Drive by lot #7 - 8732 Jones Terrace, near the Abby on Dewdney Trunk Rd. $330,000. Call Len 604-763-4118

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Suites/Partial Houses

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6615

Wanted To Rent

2 BR Townhouse or house wanted that allows pets. We are very clean, non-smokers and excellent tenants. Please call 778-384-1957.

6620

3 Lines 3 Times

Warehouse/ Commercial

OFFICE 1700SF, Vantage Way Tilbury, grade level access, 800sf warehouse w/20ft ceilings, incld racking, 604-207-8734 loc 306

9105

Auto Miscellaneous

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9110

Collectibles & Classics

1972 TR6 restored, new clutch, brakes, top, excellent condition. $18,500. 604-728-8042

9125

Domestic

1979 LINCOLN TOWNCAR Mint Cond, 90K km’s, Collector Plates New Tires, $4500 604-987-8544 1993 EURO Chevy Lumina, Excellent Transportation, 140K km’s, $1,200 604-926-5422

Luxury Cars

9145

Scrap Car Removal

9160

Sports & Imports

Pays $150 minimum for Full-Size Complete Vehicles. Free Removal! 2-Hr. Service in Most Areas

Call 778-316-3217 1989 ROLLS Royce, like new, all original, 30k miles, books. $32,500, Priv.sale 604-271-1969

9130

Motorcycles/ Dirt Bikes

2001 KAWASAKI ZRX 1200R Put the sport back into Sport Touring with this amazing bike. Comes with many extras, Muzzy exhaust, Hindle lift, Joe Rocket saddlebags, tank bag, tail bag, this bike is ready to go. New chain and sprocket last year. Asking $3000.00 OBO 604-250-9110

9145

Scrap Car Removal

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THE SCRAPPER SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC 2H

9155

1990 MERCEDES 560 SEL AirCared, fully loaded, leather, heated seats, pw, pl, alarm, pwr sunroof, pwr seats, CD, new tires & brakes, 228,000 km, runs well. $3000 obo.

604.845.5010 1998 TOYOTA Corolla VE 4 Dr Auto. AM/FM/CD air cond. airbags in very good condition 216Km $3,950, 604-880-5018

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

FREE

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL No Wheels, No Problem CASH FOR SOME COMPLETE CARS OPEN 24 HRS. INCLUDING HOLIDAYS

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604-872-0109

#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

2008 HONDA Civic, Auto, 4 dr, silver, grey int, all power, a/c, 26K kms, $13,000. 604 518-3166

9173

Vans

1991 FORD Econoline van, dual fuel, natural gas, 230K, $1500 obo, 604-980-0697

9540

Trailers/Tents/ Campers

2000 INFINITY G20. 80,000 km silver, auto, loaded, fully serviced since new. $8,500. 604-786-7114 1996 FORD F150 canopy, good cond, long box, new clutch grt work truck $2500 604-728-8042

2002 HONDA Civic, sports edition, fully loaded, auto, alloy, 75K, $9000 obo, 604-506-0800

1998 FORD F250 Lariat 115,000 km, auto, hitch& brake ready for towing, beautiful cond, many extras, $7500. 604-946-5339 2003 BWM X5 3.0 V6 AWD, grey / grey leather, loaded, navigation system, heated power/telescopic steering, heated front & rear seats $16,000. 150 K. 604-657-4451

(604) 209-2026

2000 FORD TAURUS SE SILVER ALL OPTIONS LEATHER PREMIUM SOUND EXCELLENT CONDITION $4995 CALL. 604-551-0040

9160

1986 ROLLS ROYCE, Sliver Spur, white, 62K, mint condition, $48,000. Call 604-438-4216

Family Owned & Operated

1998 OLDS Intrigue GSL, 1 owner, no accid, 3.8 v6 auto, 142 k, loaded $3950 604-943-3098

Place Your Ad On-line at https://webads.van.net or call 604-630-3300

Introducing the new

9129

N. WEST. All services paid, inclds u/grd electrical, DCC’s, survey & eng’ng report. 33’ x 130’ lot. No GST. $337,000. 604-726-0677. usellahome.com ● ID # 4711

6052

6602

AUTOMOTIVE

Call Kristen 604 435-5555 or 786-4663

REAL ESTATE 6020

6595

2002 LANDROVER Freelander, V6 engine, 5 spd, automatic transmission. $9400. Must sell. 604-980-9025 LEXUS RX330 2005 Navy Blue. Leather. moonroof 46.5K kms $29K miansampath@gmail.com 604-947-9425

9160

Sports & Imports

1996 TOYOTA Corolla DX, 5 spd, 1.8 L eng, 4 dr, air, no accidents, family owned 249 K, outstanding cond $3600. 778-238-2137

2003 32’ Cougar by Keystone 5th wheel. In exc cond; two large slides; lots of solid oak cabinets, oak table w/4 oak chairs; 2 arm chairs, ent. unit; a/c, furnace; hydraulic front jacks; large awning; heated underbelly; corner shower; queen bed, closet, dresser; new washer/dryer; lg living room window; skylight; too many extras to mention. $21,000. 604.316.1018

1996 RUSTLER 5th Wheel Bunkhouse, sleeps 8, A/C, awning, ext shower, bunks, tons of storage. $8450. Langley. 604-881-4566 2006 HONDA Civic DX Coupe $13,500. Auto, PWR Locks & Windows, heated mirrors, digital dash, 4 new tires, new brakes, Honda Serviced. NO Accidents. 100k. Great on gas, many extras. Coq. Call ★ 604-868-3128

Accelerate your car buying

2006 HONDA CRV. No accident. 82,000km. $18,000 firm. Include Mich X-ice snow tire. 604 715 4390

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PLUMBING & HEATING

Plumbing Repairs Boilers & Furnaces Water Heaters Gas Bonded, Licensed & Insured

Prompt and Professional

604.868.7062 Local Plumbers

HANDYMAN SERVICES

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Small Job Specialist 2 hours or more Commercial and Residential

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FIRST TIME CUSTOMER SPECIAL

Every Aspect of Repair and Maintenance Computer and Electronic Expertise Fully Insured and WCB Covered

Pierrie Marchildon Serving Richmond from Steveston

604-999-9308

HOME SERVICES 8035

Carpet Cleaning

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

8055

Cleaning

EUROPEAN DETAILED Service cleaning. www.pumacleaning.ca Sophia 604-805-3376 LIDIA’S EUROPEAN Cleaning. Res/Com. Specializing in detail cleaning. Bonded. 604-541-9255

Fencing/Gates

S&S LANDSCAPING LTD.

❏ Cedar Fence Installation Call 604-275-3158

8125

Gutters

Edgemont Gutters. Sales & Install 5’’ continuous gutter, minor repairs, cleaning. 604-244-9446

8130

Handyperson

Sister Team office/hse cleaning. We will make your house sparkle. 15 yrs exp. $25/hr. 604 306-5993

HANDYMAN SERVICES

8060

Concrete

STAMPED CONCRETE

*Patios, Pool Decks, *Sidewalks Driveways *Forming *Finishing * Re & Re

Property Repairs, Fences, Painting, Gutters Cleaned, Power Washing. Comm/Res. Free Est. Peter 604-418-9404 Rmd.

8150

Kitchens/Baths

All Your Concrete Needs

30 yr exp. Quality workmanship Fully insured

Danny 604.307.7722

8075

Drywall

*Drywall * Taping * Texture * Stucco*Painting * Steel stud framing Quality Home 604-725-8925 GOLD STAR DRYWALL Boarding, taping & textures. Also wall and floor tiles. 604-418-8516

8080

Electrical

AAA SIHOTA ELECTRICAL Ind, Comm & Res Services. Licenced. Call 604 999-4573

* Save Your Dollars * www.renorite.com 604-781-7695

8160

Lawn & Garden

8087

# 1 BACKHOE, EXCAVATOR & BOBCAT

one mini, drainage, landscaping, stump / rock / cement / oil tank removal. Water / sewer line, 24 hours Call 341-4446 or 254-6865

Lawn & Garden

All your Lawn Needs: Spring special... aerating & lime $99, *Rubbish Removal 604-209-8640

604-209-8640

Chau Le Gardening new lawn, maint. & cleanup trimming shrubs topping hedges 604-782-5288 Gardening Services 21 yrs exp. Tree topping, West & Eastside & Rmd. Michael 604-240-2881

LAWNS CUT, yard and garden clean-up, hedge trim, aerating, power raking, rubbish removal & gutters cleaned. 604-773-0075

8175

Masonry

Cabana Masonry Ltd.

604.671.4953 604.594.6007 www.cabanamasonry.com Cabana Masonry Ltd. Top quality work. Ron 604-671-4953. Visit web www.cabanamasonry.com

8185

Moving & Storage

Experienced Movers ~ 2 Men $50 ~ • Includes all Taxes • Licenced & Insured • Efﬁcient & Reliable

604-708-8850 TOTAL LAWN CARE

Lawn Cutting - Fertilizing Weed Control - Aeration Packages Available: Weekly - 10 Day - Bi Weekly FREE Fertilizer with Weekly Packages Senior Discounts Free Est. (604) 347-7888

ABBA MOVERS bsmt clean 1-4 ton Lic, ins’d from $35/hr, 2 men $45 day honest 26 yrs est 506-7576. AJK MOVING Ltd. Delivery, storage. No job too small or big. Clean-up, garage, basement. Lic# 32839 604-875-9072

Roofing

8205

Paving/Seal Coating

ALLEN Asphalt, concrete, brick, drains, foundations, walls, membranes 604-618-2304/ 820-2187

8220

Plumbing

•Residential Rooﬁng •Siding and Window Installations •Aluminum Awnings and Railings •Rain Gutter Replacements •Drainage Installations and Repairs Member BBB - Member RCABC Full Liability Coverage and WCB Designated Project Managers and Third Party Inspections

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328-3188

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JJ Rooﬁng 10% Off with this Ad! Aman’s Plumbing Service, Lic. Gas Fitter, Reas. Rates. 778-895-2005

8255

Rubbish Removal

★Mike’s Haul-Away & Disposal ★

Free Est/Written Guarantee

PRO LAWN & GARDEN MAINT Trees, shrub, hedge, prune, or removal. Free Est. 778-223-6687 RICH, BLACK double screened organic topsoil sand gravel & river rock . 604-722-5252.. 277-3073

8250

AAA PRECISION PAINTING Interior/Exterior Excellent Prices

HEDGES TRIMMED LAWNS CUT FREE ESTIMATES 604-274-9656

B&Y MOVING Tree Topping, Clean-Up, Planting, Trimming, Power Raking, Aeration, etc. • Westside & Eastside

Painting/ Wallpaper

778-881-6096

Fireplaces, Retaining Walls, Driveways, Patios, Staircases, Stone Facings, Bobcat Service, All Types of Masonry Repairs

•Lawn Care •Hedging •Pruning •Clean-up •Rubbish Removal •Power Raking •Aerating •Power Washing

8195

Insured/WCB

Top Quality Masonry Work

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 service call. Insured. Lic # 89402. Fast same day service guaranteed. We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

Excavating

8160

604

8090

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• Repairs • Reroof • New Roof

10% lower than any other written estimate

Prompt & Courteous House, Garden & Garage Waste Service For Free Quote or Appt. call Mike at 604-241-7141

A.J.K. MOVING Ltd. Special truck for clean-ups. Any size job Lic#32839 604-875-9072

8255

DISPOSAL BINS 10 - 40 yards. Any size is $199 + dump fees. disposalking.com 604-889-2085

8300

220-JUNK (5865)

604-

Stucco

Quality Home Improvement ★ Stucco ★ All Kinds. No Job Too Big or Small. 604-725-8925

8315 bradsjunkremoval.com

Rubbish Removal

Tree Services

Tree Removal - Stump Grinding Branch Chipping * Free Est. * WCB Local resident, 34 yrs. 604-943-0043

'Haul anything...but dead bodies!!'

8335 ★ASK DISCOUNT RUBBISH★ Best Prices, Yard, House/Const, Demo. 7 days Ray, 604-727-6153

Window Cleaning

Edgemont Building Maintenance. Window & Gutter Cleaning, Power Washing. 604-244-9446

Getting Ready to Move?

SENIORS DISCOUNT WCB & Fully Insured

604-726-6345 PLUMBERS

Water Lines (without digging) Sewer Lines (without digging) Install. Drain tiles. 604-739-2000

8225

Power Washing

Edgemont Building Maintenance. Power Washing, Window & Gutter Cleaning. 604-244-9446

8240

A Eastcan Roofing & Siding Ltd All types of Re-Roof, Repair, Gutter. WCB. BBB. 604-562-0957 A Eastwest Roofing & Siding Re-roofing, Gutter, Free Est, BBB Member, 10% disc, Seniors Disc, 604-812-9721, 604-783-6437

Renovations & Home Improvement

★ BATHROOM SPECIALIST★ Tiles, tub, vanity, plumbing, paint framing. From start to finish. Over 20 yrs exp. Peter 604-715-0030

A Save on Roofing - specialize in ★refoof ★ repair★ WCB Free est. 10% discount 778-892-1266

BDC RENOVATIONS Decks, Stairs, Bsmt Suites, Kitchen/Bath Ins WCB Ref’s 778-889-3729 RENO EXPERT 32yrs exp. Ins. Kitchen, doors, molding, floors. Painting, windows, deck, fence. Free est. Gerald 604-725-0459

8250

Roofing

All Season Rooﬁng

Re-Rooﬁng & Repairs Specialists 20 year Labour Warranty available

604-591-3500

Alin Maintenance Services •Roof •Chimney •Skylight; Repairs •All Leak Problems! 604-319-2229

8255

Rubbish Removal

Refer to the Home Services section for all your home improvement, decorating, and design needs. CLASSIFIED

604-630-3300

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