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Murder victim was known to police Witness heard two shots fired; man found dead at scene

by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter

by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter The man gunned down in broad daylight in a bustling residential neighbourhood in downtown Richmond was known to police.

Richmond Mounties were called around 1:10 p.m. Wednesday to a report of shots fired, and found a man’s slumped body on the sidewalk next to the intersection of Ferndale Road and Katsura Street, one block south east of Garden City and Westminster Highway.

The victim was wearing what appears to be a black Affliction-style T-shirt at the time of his death.

The new family-oriented densely populated neighbourhood where the brazen shooting occurred is peppered by high-rises, four-storey condos and townhouses.

Sgt. Jennifer Pound, of the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team, said police responded to the scene and found the man, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police had not released

Extending the Canada Line won’t happen in our lifetime, says mayor

Martin van den Hemel photo Police investigate the scene of a murder at Ferndale Road and Katsura Street on Wednesday afternoon.

the man’s name at press time as they were still trying to contact the victim’s immediate family.

A witness told The Richmond Review that he was watching the Chelsea and Barcelona Champions League soccer match when he “heard two bangs about 1 to 1:30 p.m.”

“It was like a car tire exploding,” he said. His apartment overlooks the tennis courts that are

kitty-corner to the crime scene.

“I didn’t relate it to anything, but (later) I saw the investigation going on.”

A large yellow tarp covered the body of the male victim on the sidewalk directly adjacent to the intersection that’s the focus of the investigation.

The man’s footwear could be seen poking out from underneath the tarp, and a police dog with a han-

dler was sniffing what was underneath.

The entire scene remained cordoned off with yellow police tape well into Wednesday evening as investigators canvassed the neighbourhood for witnesses and combed the scene for clues. Originally, more than 15 officers were on the scene as well as a police dog, plainclothes police officers, and ambulance paramedics.

An undercover police officer was speaking to what appeared to be a female witness to the incident, speaking at a bench inside the taped-off area around 2:30 p.m.

There was a lockdown at nearby Henry Anderson Elementary as well as A.R. MacNeill Secondary while police secured the crime scene, which is directly across the street from Richmond Pentecostal Church.

Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie doesn’t believe the Canada Line will ever be extended south, despite a design that could accommodate more track.

“In our lifetimes, you probably won’t ever see it,” said Brodie. “I don’t think we’ll ever see the Canada Line itself extended because the last section of it has only one line, not two tracks.”

MALCOLM Speaking at a RichBRODIE mond Chamber of Commerce event Tuesday, Brodie acknowledged the Canada Line was “specifically built with the idea that it could be extended” south, but that would come with a big price tag. The Canada Line cost $2.05 billion to build—or $107.9 million per kilometre.

Could a ground-level system be built instead to extend rapid transit farther south than Saba Road? Brodie said there would be enough density in Richmond to support that—at least to Steveston Highway—but directly south of the Fraser River there’s little population to support it.

“So you’re going to have a huge expense for really very little value in terms of densities,” said Brodie.

The Canada Line opened August 2009, connecting downtown Vancouver with the airport and the Brighouse area of Richmond.

On Lulu Island, the line is elevated, travelling nearly four kilometres down No. 3 Road—the last half being a single-track guideway.

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Photography exhibit explores impact of China’s one child policy

by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter

H

ua Jin arrived in Canada five years ago alone. With no family or friends, she got homesick. She especially missed her parents, even though they died a few years earlier.

“I had a really great regret that as a photographer I didn’t have a chance to photograph my parents,” said Jin, 36, a Vancouver resident.

She realized she still had a chance to capture images and stories of her extended family in her native country of China, and My Big Family began to take shape.

Jin’s ongoing photography project is the latest exhibition at Richmond Art Gallery. It features 43 environmental portraits of her relatives and video clips illustrating how they contrast. An accompanying community project—in Gallery 3—features a display of framed family photographs of Richmond families.

Jin’s photographs form an intimate view of her grandmother, aunts, uncles and other relatives, while also offering a larger portrait of a country undergoing dramatic economic and social changes. China’s gap between rich and poor is evident, as are the vastly different lifestyles within the country’s population, such as those who farm in the countryside and those who work in bustling cities.

Jin’s work also underscores the gradual disappearance of large families in China

My Big Family •New photography exhibition by Hua Jin •On until June 10 at Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate •Admission is by donation; open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (until 9 p.m.

Thursdays) and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends •Artist talk and tour June 2 from 1 to 2 p.m. since the nation adopted a one child policy.

After her parents died, Jin—a member of the first generation affected by the policy—felt particularly lucky she has a twin sister.

“She’s so important for me right now.

Otherwise I’d be totally alone in this world,” she said.

“My generation, they don’t have brothers and sisters, but in my case, I’m a twin, so there’s nothing they can do about twins.”

Most children in China now grow up without having the experience of having brothers and sisters, and Jin said that’s prompted her generation to re-examine the policy and its impact.

Despite evidence the policy is relaxing somewhat, having more than one child in China is far from easy.

“They don’t have the environment for them to grow up for them to learn how to share, for them to consider others. This isn’t their fault. It is just what is happening in China.”

Jin trained as an animator and graphic designer and worked as an artistic creative director for more than 10 years before

In a new photography exhibition, artist Hua Jin explores the gradual disappearance of large families in China since the nation adopted its one child policy.

entering studies at Emily Carr University of Art and Design. This month she finished her final class to earn her bachelor of arts degree in photography—an education that has opened a new door for Jin, who now plans to pursue graduate studies.

Veteran’s relatives suspected of fraud Mary Lou Lexier and Alan Lexier investigated for claiming vet Ben Dewberry alive 8 years after death

by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter The relatives of a Canadian veteran were investigated for cashing his government veteran’s pension for as many as eight years after his death.

According to a search warrant application filed at Richmond provincial court and obtained by The Richmond Review in January, Richmond’s Alan Lexier and his wife Mary Lou Lexier were suspected of defrauding Veteran Affairs Canada of $125,725.72.

Mary Lou Lexier, a retired teacher from Delta, is the daughter of veteran Benjamin Dewberry, who died on Jan. 24, 1998.

She and her husband are suspected of having continued to cash his pension cheques until as late as Sept. 30, 2006, the search

warrant claims.

The Richmond Review was aware of the allegations earlier this year, but declined to publish the story until charges were approved by the Crown.

Alan Lexier has now been charged with theft over $5,000, theft under $5,000, fraud over $5,000 and fraud under $5,000 and is scheduled to make his first apperance in Richmond provincial court on May 1. Mary Lou Lexier has not been charged.

Details of the RCMP investigation are included in a police application to obtain a driver’s license photograph from the Insurance Corporation of B.C. of Alan Lexier, who until last summer was the umpire-in-chief for Richmond City Baseball Association. The photo was to be used for a line-up to show to the manager of a local mailbox rental business, where the Lexiers are alleged to have opened a post office box for the receipt of Dewberry’s pension cheques.

The two-year RCMP investigation was launched in October 2009 after Mounties were contacted by Andre Joannette, director general of finance for Veterans Affairs Canada.

Dewberry had been admitted to a Burnaby residential care facility in October of 1997, and Mary Lou Lexier was named as his power of attorney who was responsible for payment of his share of costs to the facility, the court document states.

Dewberry died the following January 1998, but according to the search warrant, a benefit declaration form signed in the name of Dewberry and dated May 1, 1999 was submitted to Veterans Affairs Canada.

“I infer by this that there was a willful misrepresentation of Benjamin Dewberry as living and eligible to receive his pension,” the search warrant application states.

Investigators interviewed Mary Lou Lexier in 2009, and she claimed that Alan Lexier handled her father’s affairs prior to his death.

She claimed she and her husband thought the veteran’s pension money was a survivor’s benefit.

“We had done everything we had stopped all his pensions, like his Canada Pension was stopped and all that kind of stuff was done,” she said in the court document.

She claimed she never signed her father’s name on a benefit declaration form.

“She is willing to pay back any money that is owed to Veterans Affairs Canada,” the court document states.

“She and Alan Lexier have always struggled financially—they have had three kids go through university and Alan Lexier had a stroke six years ago.”

Alan Lexier, in a statement to investigators, said he couldn’t figure out why Veterans Affairs Canada didn’t know Dewberry had passed away because the family received money from Canada Pension to pay for his funeral, and he had lived in a veteran’s hospital before he passed away.

Reached in January, Alan Lexier declined to comment.

But in a statement to police, he questioned whether criminal charges would still be forwarded if the family paid restitution.

Lexier’s lawyer, Vincent Michaels, did not return phone calls.

Nonetheless, she’s also continuing her pursuit for photographs for the exhibition My Big Family. If for nothing else, to remember where she came from.

“I did this in memory of my parents,” said Jin. “I did this for them.”

Memorial to be held for Mary Gazetas on Saturday A memorial for Mary Gazetas will be held on Saturday at the Chinese Bunkhouse at Britannia Heritage Shipyard.

The local artist, writer, activist and lover of the outdoors and her community, passed away Tuesday morning after a six-week illness. She was 68.

Saturday’s memoMARY rial starts at 11 a.m.

GAZETAS with prayer, music, words from the family and an opportunity to share stories about Gazetas.

Afterwards, a wreath of flowers will be released into the Fraser, and those attending are asked to bring a bloom or some petals to add to the wreath or to scatter in the water at the same time.

A potluck lunch, celebratory music and drinks will follow.

For more details, see lightacandle formary.wordpress.com.

Gazetas was one of the founders of the Richmond Fruit Tree Sharing Project, which evolved into the Sharing Farm. The program produces thousands of pounds of produce each year for needy families who rely on the Richmond Food Bank.

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Richmond woman pleads guilty in riot charge To be sentenced for part in Stanley Cup riot on June 20 in Vancouver

by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter

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A Richmond woman who lost her job as a result of her involvement in the June 2011 Stanley Cup riot in downtown Vancouver, has pled guilty to participating in a riot.

Camille Roxanne Cacnio pled guilty last week in Vancouver provincial court.

She was originally also charged with breaking and entering.

A pre-sentencing report will be prepared in anticipation of her next

court appearance, scheduled for June 20 in Vancouver, at which time she's expected to be sentenced.

Cacnio, a scholarship winner in 2007, admitted that she’s the young woman pictured at the 1:33 mark of a YouTube video at http://tinyurl.com/ CacnioRiot.

In a blog she posted after the riot, and which she hastily took down after apparently having second thoughts about its content and receiving negative feedback, she apologized for her actions and said she was prepared to face the music.

She said she was caught up in “mob mentality” and was seeking an “adrenaline rush” and suggested that she was impaired by alcohol.

“At the time, being a part of the riot was simply to fulfill the adrenaline rush I was looking and hoping for—an adrenaline rush that I previ-

ously got from post-winning games: hugging randoms, dancing on the streets, honking car horns non-stop, and high-fiving just about everybody.

In the same way that everybody enjoyed collectively showing pride in our team, it was enjoyable to express my disappointment in a collective manor.”

She wrote: “I had no intentions of defiling the city. I love Vancouver as much as you do—I've lived her since I was 7 months old. But in my immature, intoxicated perspective all I saw was that the riot was happening, and would continue happening with or without me, so I might as well get my adrenaline fix.”

Cacnio had until the riot had been working as a receptionist at Burrard Acura and was employed at the UBC Birdcoop Fitness Centre.

She lost her job at Burrard Acura.

YVR named top airport For the third year in a row, Vancouver International Airport was deemed the best airport in North America by travelers, more than 12 million of whom voted in the survey.

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Onni eyes 660 apartments in City Centre

Sewer line to cost $97 million

Project to be significant catalyst for change to City Centre’s road network

The first phase of constructing a $97-million sewer line across Lulu Island will begin later this year.

Metro Vancouver owns and operates the Gilbert trunk sewer line, which connects the Bridgeport pump station in the north with the Lulu Island Wastewater Treatment Plant in the south.

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by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Onni Group of Companies is proposing to build 660 apartments in a redeveloping area of City Centre perhaps best known for its Tim Hortons.

City council’s planning committee has given early endorsement to four six-storey wood frame buildings at 7731 and 7771 Alderbridge Way. The two parcels—2.9 hectares (7.1 acres) in size— are currently zoned industrial-retail and are home to various retail and commercial tenants, including a Tim Hortons coffee shop and Y Yoga.

Onni’s plans call for the buildings to be constructed overtop one-storey concrete parking structures.

If approved, the project would serve as a significant catalyst for change in the area: an extension of Cedarbridge Way, construction of a new section of

River Road along a former railway right-of-way, the widening of Alderbridge Way and Gilbert Road, and new pedestrian and bicycle routes.

In his report, senior co-ordinator of major projects Mark McMullen called the development a “distinctive, high-quality, high-density yet low-rise part of the Lansdowne Village neighbourhood.”

Thirty-eight affordable housing units—with rents currently pegged at a maximum of $925 to $1,137—are included in the development, designed by Yamamoto Architecture Inc. Onni bought the site in early 2011. It’s located north of a former Grimm’s sausage factory site, which is also the subject of a rezoning application for a mixed-use development.

If built, the buildings would be among the first sixstorey wood-frame developments in Richmond since the province changed the B.C. Building Code to allow the wood structures taller than four floors.

Onni is also responsible for two other major residential projects in the neighbourhood. Ora, a threetower mixed-use project is under construction near the Richmond Olympic Oval. Flo, on Elmbridge Way, is another three-tower development built by Onni a few years ago.

Second night market approved

City Board

by Matthew Hoekstra

Asphalt paving advisory

Staff Reporter

April 25 to 27, 2012

Hurricane potatoes, curry fish balls and endless cell phone accessories will again be on offer this summer on Vulcan Way. City council approved a three-year temporary use permit Monday for the Summer Night Market to operate at 12631 Vulcan Way. The site, behind Home Depot, has hosted a market for the past eight years.

“The Summer Night Market is ready for its opening day,” said operator Paul Cheung in a news release. “We have been working hard to prepare a fun and entertaining multicultural outdoor event for our visitors.”

The market is scheduled to operate from May 11 to Sept. 16. Besides perusing the food offerings and wares of merchandise vendors, Cheung said visitors can expect entertainment for all ages throughout the market, including karaoke, magic shows, an eating contest and singing competitions.

Cheung said his paved site is an “excellent location” with free street parking and easy access by transit. Pay parking will be offered on-site.

Admission to the market is free. Operating hours are Fridays and Saturdays from 7 p.m. to midnight and Sundays and holiday Mondays 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

This is the second night market set to open in Richmond this spring; the Richmond Night Market will open May 18 near River Rock Casino Resort.

The City of Richmond has contracted Imperial Paving Ltd. to grind and pave the following location in Richmond from April 25 to 27: • 3,000 block Moncton Street o Milling on April 25 and 26: 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. o Paving on April 27: 8:00 p.m.–3:00 a.m.

Traffic will be reduced to single-lane alternating at times, and may be subject to temporary lane closures. Delays may occur. The use of an alternate route is strongly encouraged. Residents are asked to not park vehicles in the immediate area during paving.

This work is weather dependent and dates are subject to change without notice.

Questions may be directed to Wasim Memon, Supervisor, Engineering Inspections, at 604-276-4189, or visit the City’s paving program webpage at www.richmond.ca (City Services > Roads, Dykes, Water & Sewers > Construction Projects > 2012 Paving).

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City Board Want to learn more about the Williams Road West Drainage Pump Station upgrade?

the line, originally built in 1970, needs to be twinned to keep up with Richmond’s fast-growing population.

Construction of the first section of the 9.5-kilometre line is scheduled to begin later this year in City Centre—from Bridgeport and Garden City roads to Hollybridge Way and Gilbert Road—and continue into 2013.

Council Update RCMP contract leaves too many unanswered questions

By Derek Dang The City of Richmond and most other BC municipalities are being asked to commit our Derek Dang communities Councillor to a 20-year contract with the RCMP. This is being negotiated through the Province and the implications are vast. We are being asked to commit to a contract that isn’t filled with financial answers and assurances of cost containment.

When we had a presentation on Monday, April 2, 2012, the question was asked of our staff whether we had firm numbers regarding the costs for police services such as specialized teams (dog squads, integrated gang task force, Emergency Response Team and integrated homicide investigation team). The answer received was a flat “no.”

In business and life, when one enters a contract, the expectation is to have a well thought out agreement that defines and identifies all the items that each party are responsible for. There are elements of this contract that will bind us and future generations to figures that haven’t been spelled out. In other words, we are to act on blind faith that the provincial government is doing their best for our cities. I said the best thing about this contract is the opt out clause!

Further on in the discussion on April 2, we were told if we

didn’t comply and sign the contract, we’d be dealt with harshly. These were described as “vagaries” such as a potential increased cost to the City of Richmond. If we didn’t sign the contract, we wouldn’t have a loss of police services, but we wouldn’t have the benefit of the contract so we could be charged more!

I have maintained the view that the RCMP does its best to provide policing services to Richmond, but the model and the governance hinders the most efficient service. We need to be able to see better accountability and cooperation that is local and not Ottawa driven.

There is a need to be locally controlled and a Richmond Police Force is one option that would allow us to retain our identity. We could probably share services with Delta, New Westminster and Vancouver for dog squads, gang task force, emergency response, etc.

A Richmond force would be governed locally. Governance, accountability, budget and policy would be locally controlled—a huge bonus.

Would we be better off with a Metro Police Force? Given the choices of a single police entity versus the many silos that are fragmenting the Lower Mainland today, I believe so. Criminals, serial criminals and gangs would find it more difficult to operate with a more harmonious police presence. Whether it is a new regional police force or otherwise, some hard decisions will have to be made before we commit to a 20-year contract.

Open House – Wednesday, April 25 The City of Richmond would like to invite residents and property owners to an open house to learn more about the 2012 capital construction upgrade of the Williams Road West Drainage Pump Station.

Date: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 Location: Williams Road West, on the Dike Time: 4:00–7:00 p.m.

Malcolm Brodie Mayor

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Linda Barnes Councillor

Evelina Halsey-Brandt Councillor

Ken Johnston Councillor

Bill McNulty Councillor

Linda McPhail Councillor

Harold Steves Councillor

This is a drop-in style open house that will provide information on this drainage pump station upgrade.

City Staff will be available to answer questions and provide project details.

For more information, please contact Mile Racic, Engineering, at 604-247-4655 or visit the City’s Capital Construction webpage at www.richmond.ca (City Services > Roads, Dykes, Water & Sewers > Construction Projects > 2012 Construction Projects).

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Arzeena Hamir

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his is not a column I wanted to write. Paying homage to a dear friend, mentor, and most importantly, a co-conspirator, Mary Gazetas.

Mary and I first met in 1998 when I was the staff agrologist for West Coast Seeds. She was instrumental in helping to find a home for a new trial ground at London Farm. But I didn’t really get to know her until about 2003 when she had already started the Richmond Fruit Tree Sharing Project.

Mary had a wonderful way of drawing people in and making them feel included in every project and her list of accomplishments is incredible. I can only scratch the surface by remembering her as an artist, a writer, a project manager, and a community organizer.

We all loved Mary and loved working with her because she made it so fun.

A couple of years ago, she came into a meeting (as she often did) with the statement “Guys, I have this idea…” She had seen an outdoor pizza oven in a Toronto neighbourhood where seniors and youth were at odds with each other.

She went on to describe how building the oven and then making the pizzas had helped bring both sides together. And with that story, we were convinced we wanted this for our community.

So, we went about planning, and gathering materials. At one low tide, Mary, Kareno, my two kids and I, with our pant legs rolled up, gathered old bricks that had once been part of the cannery houses on the north arm of the river. Other friends brought paving stones.

We dug huge mounds of clay and Ian Lai gathered cattail fibre.

In a weekend, we built the oven, many of us mixing all the ingredients with their bare feet. We had music, and food and tons of laughter. Susan finished it off with some beautiful scrollwork and then the cob oven was born.

The first time we fired it up, Mary was front and centre.

Mark Patrick file photo Mary Gazetas had a wonderful way of drawing people in and making them feel included in every project.

She stuffed the oven with wood but when she went to open the door, she realized, too late, that she had over-fueled it and out came this wave of fire, like a flame thrower, singing Mary’s eyebrows and bangs. When she related this to me, she was giggling and had that twinkle

in her eye.

That twinkle, that light, is what drew us to her. In working with her and sharing her adventures, we developed our own light. Now, when someone comes up with a new idea, I catch myself saying “Right on!” A true Maryism. I see it in many others working

at the Sharing Farm too. She lit that fire in all of us.

So, although I am devastated, and the tears have not stopped flowing, I am still smiling. I see her special touch everywhere– in Steveston, Terra Nova, Minoru Residence, even at the dog park. Most importantly, I see her energy

continuing to live in all of us who knew her. There will be more laughter, more stories, and more adventures. That’s what Mary taught us to do.

Arzeena Hamir is coordinator of the Richmond Food Security Society. arzeenahamir@shaw.ca.

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Mary Gazetas’s vision Editor: Back in 2001, Mary Gazetas saw ripe fruit left on trees, and she saw it as good food that could feed the needy. So she found ways to pick and donate it, always with cheerful enthusiasm, and others were glad to help. In a long happy story, that spirit began to transform Richmond. I’d like to share a later part of the Mary story, the Garden City Lands part.

As with the unpicked fruit, Mary energized a groundswell of support for conserving the Garden City Lands.

Her team expressed it in a sustainable-food-park proposal for the lands, and Richmond council responded well in early 2007. Mary’s community groups also hosted a town hall meeting at the local Kwantlen campus in March 2007, with two hundred citizens overowing the hall to exchange insights.

All sorts of people and groups aiming to keep the Garden City Lands in the Agricultural Land Reserve grew vocal. In January 2008, Mary welcomed a range of voices to her table at London Landing, and they became a coalition with momentum.

The Garden City Lands public hearing in March 2008 brought out far more voices, so the coalition became a society, and Mary became a director and ofďŹ cer. In mid2009, she asked to cut back to tend to her husband’s health, but she was always there for us as a sage advisor.

Meanwhile, the Terra Nova parks, where Mary played a central role, became a model of community success for the lands to emulate.

The Garden City Lands, like their Terra Nova cousins, can and should forever express Mary’s spirit—a smiling, healing, sharing vision in appreciation of what we have.

Jim Wright President, Garden City Lands Coalition Society

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Editor: I was saddened to hear of the passing of Mrs. Gazetas, as an instant friend of everyone she met. During the course of Mr. Gazetas’ illness, I often saw Mary at Minoru Park, at her favorite spot facing the waterfall, tending to the love of her life, Aristides, silently and with great dignity for his comfort at all times.

Countless times, she would sit with him and I stopped a few times and said hi only to see in her eyes a sadness she cared too much to try to hide. A few times I saw her at Save-on at Terra Nova and she always wore a beautiful smile for anyone willing to say hello to her.

Although I never formally introduced myself and just said hi to her, I sometimes thought of her after seeing her and wished her pain, the slow loss of her husband could somehow be avoided.

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DragonDiva Operatic Theatre DragonDiva Operatic Theatre is delighted to perform an abridged concert version of Engelbert Humperdinck’s opera Hänsel and Gretel, the classic Grimm’s fairytale of a brother and sister lured into a gingerbread house by an evil witch.

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and all three are alternate routes for drivers. Except all three are subject to the same trafďŹ c disruptions on the same dates!

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Fisherman’s Memorial Service Saturday, April 28 12:00 noon Fisherman’s Memorial in Garry Point Park 12011 7th Avenue Everyone welcome.

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Since April 1991, this National Day of Mourning has been marked by various events across the country to remember workers killed or injured on the job or who suffer from work related illnesses.

For more information on the memorial service, please call the Parks office at 604-244-1208.

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Volunteers help our community grow Editor: A tree, when it’s first planted, looks scrawny, as if the slightest wind could tear it from its roots and send it toppling to the ground. Under the proper conditions, though, that same tree will grow to become strong and vibrant, reaching heights no one thought possible.

A community grows in much the same way. It starts out with shallow roots, and, over time, steadies itself, branches out, begins providing shade and shelter for an increasing number of diverse inhabitants.

There are many reasons why a

community grows, but this week, the spotlight shines on one of the most important: volunteers.

April 15 - 21 is National Volunteer Week, during which we celebrate the 13.3 million Canadians who contribute their time and talents so that communities across the country can thrive and flourish.

Ours included.

Richmond is a young city brimming with potential. I firmly believe that volunteerism—and the sense of civic pride it helps create—is the key to fulfilling that potential.

Because when you volunteer, you

Pocket dial Editor: Cell phone companies have to stop preprogramming 911 into phones. My cell phone has a 911 preset at the bottom of my lock code screen. My phone dialled 911 probably 4-5 times until finally I had to take off the lock because of this problem. There was no way to get rid of this preset. That’s probably where most of these calls are coming from. Who can’t just dial 911?

Sandra Monette Richmond

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Every one of us can serve. We all have something to offer that will make our community a little stronger, a little more vibrant. And when we work together, there’s no limit to the heights we can reach.

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Richmond’s Laura Klassen is among Trinity Western University’s art students who are participating in a mixed-media art exhibition in Langley.

Resurface features the graduating art and design class of Trinity’s school of arts, media and culture. The exhibition explores themes of transformation and renewal.

Two of Klassen’s works are in the show: “Seven Second Story Time,” acrylic, graphite, bristol board and photographic projections on canvas; and “From A Seed, The proto-type of a Mural Project of Revitalization for The Ivanhoe,” acrylic and gesso on aluminum sheet metal.

The diverse array of works is the culmination of four years of academic study.

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The concert will feature the great composer’s Symphony No. 3, the “Eroica,” and a concerto for double bass by Koussevitsky, with soloist Jesse Lu. The April 21 concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at Richmond Pentecostal

Church, 9300 Westminster Hwy. Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for seniors and students, $6 for children ages six to 12 and free for children under six.

Tickets are available at the door or in advance at Long & McQuade, 6760 No. 3 Rd., or by calling the Richmond Orchestra and Chorus office at 604-270-3622. ®

Earlier this month Richmond Community Foundation welcomed Richmond seniors to an Easter Luncheon in partnership with RIchmond Sunset Rotary.

It is our pleasure to honour those who have helped make Richmond the community it is today.

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Comedian Joan Rivers in Richmond A comedian and actress well known for her brash manner and raspy voice is coming to Richmond.

The ageless Joan Rivers is bringing her standup show to River Rock Show Theatre on Saturday, May 5.

The 78-year-old, who is also known for her numerous cosmetic surgeries, isn’t afraid to poke fun of celebrities or herself, having participated in a Comedy Central Roast in 2009.

After a decade of standup, her career took off in 1965 when she appeared on The Tonight Show. Within three years she had her own syndicated daytime show, and later, in 1986, launched her own evening talk show.

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Obesity in pets is a multifactoral problem primarily resulting from over feeding and lack of physical activity. However, after spaying or neutering your pet there is a documented slowing of metabolism. Therefore, it is important and recommended to reduce their caloric intake after the procedure with help from your veterinary staff. All animals vary in energy output and requirements to maintain a healthy weight. A diet plan should be discussed with your veterinarian to determine how much to feed your animal. Specifically, we recommend all female dogs and cats are spayed around 6 months of age (this age recommendation can change depending on breed and lifestyle) prior to their first heat to dramatically reduce the risk of mammary cancer. Spaying your pet is a good idea to prevent pet overpopulation along with various diseases associated with the reproductive organs. For more information specific to your animal please discuss with your veterinarian.

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Dr. Jill Meacher Veterinarian

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There are many forms of calcium currently on the market, including calcium carbonate, citrate, gluconate, as well as many other forms. For those who have already had fractures, or are at high risk of developing a fracture, I often recommend Microcrystalline Hydroxyapatite (MCH). MCH Is essentially bone marrow derived from New Zealand free range cows and contains calcium, phosphorous, and other minerals. In limited studies, MCH has shown effectiveness in strengthening the bone more than calcium alone. I often recommend the Metagenics brand MCH as 3 tablets a day can replace your calcium supplement.

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Your Realtor will appreciate your gathering the following things for them prior to listing the property, so they are better prepared to answer Buyers questions.

• Current tax statement • survey certificate for detached homes • permits for renovations where required • aprox. monthly amounts of municipal and utility bills (gas, water, hydro) • monthly cost of alarm system • receipts and warranties for renovations (appliances, roof, garage door, bathrooms etc) • extra set of keys/fob for access, alarm codes, keyless door codes • special instructions regarding pets • any attractive photos ie. garden/trees blooming, sunny day photos • for strata properties, collect at least 2 years of meeting minutes, strata plan, current financial statements and bylaws, parking space and locker numbers and locations.

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The term, hay fever is a misnomer. The correct term is allergic rhinitis. Allergic rhinitis is manifested by clear nasal discharge, sneezing, nasal itchiness and watery eyes upon exposure to allergens. These are chemicals we are sensitive to, usually small protein particles. In the old days, people allergic to hay got these symptoms while harvesting hay, hence the term “Hay fever” The common seasonal allergens are pollens, grass and weeds (especially ragweed).

Pollens are male sex cells of plants. They are small, dry and light and hence can be carried by the wind everywhere. Other year around, less common allergens are cats and dogs dander and mold.

Allergy is like a war between our body and the chemicals we are allegic to. When exposed to the allergens, our body begins producing certain antibodies in large quantities, in this case called IgE ( E for erythema). These are the soldiers that begin fighting with the offending agents, the allergens. In doing so some bystanders get hurt, in this case, the cells called the mast cells. Damaged mast cells end up releasing a chemical called histamine. It is histamine that causes these allergy symptoms. This is why we use antihistamines to relieve these symptoms.

Best treatment for allergy symptoms is to avoid exposure to allergens which can be difficult if not impossible sometimes. If you have ongoing significant symptoms, see your family doctor as allergies can cause more serious problems such as asthma, sinusitis, chronic lethargy, angio-edema and anaphylactic reactions. The latter two are very serious allergic reactions presenting with hives, lip, tounge and throat swelling and difficulty breathing.

Your family doctor can help you with the appropriate treatment and allergy checking if warranted.

Until next time, this is your local family doctor, Dr. Satnam Gandham MD. The information included in this column is for educational purposes only. It is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. The reader should always consult his or her healthcare provider to determine the appropriateness of the information for their own situation or if they have any questions regarding a medical condition or treatment plan.

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I agree with you completely. There are numerous diet books out there all preaching different methods to help you achieve your goals. For the most part, eating healthy comes down to a few key things: quantity of food, quality of food, and timing of food.

When it comes to quantity of food, most of us are eating too much at any given meal or snack. By simply reducing portion sizes, you can greatly reduce your caloric intake and that can help a great deal in maintaining a healthy bodyweight. Eating quality foods can be a bit trickier but as a general rule, try to eat more foods that come from natural sources like lean meats, fish, fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds. Limit your consumption of refined and processed carbohydrates as well as saturated and trans fats.

Lastly, the timing of your meals is also important as you want to have your largest meals earlier in the day and eat progressively smaller meals as the day goes on. This allows you to burn the majority of your calories throughout the day reducing the risk of storing excess calories as fat. Follow these three simple rules and you’ll be well on your way to achieving your goals.

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I’m trying to workout regularly but with all of the different diets out there, I find it very difficult to know what I should and shouldn’t be eating. What is the best diet to follow to stay lean and maintain a healthy bodyweight?

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Ask the Experts I have it?

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Yes, all Canadian postage stamps from confederation on are still valid for postage. We buy so many collections of stamps that we end up with excess. We then sell them at a discount from face value.

We also custom make up rates for clients. If you need international rates or oversize rates we will make them up for you.

If you are an eBay seller and just want a range of denominations, we can supply you. It is always nice to save on mailing costs.

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Glaucoma is an eye disease affecting the optic nerve (the internal structure connecting the eye to the brain), and is a leading cause of blindness. Vision loss due to glaucoma typically begins with peripheral or side vision, and the condition is sometimes called a “silent thief” because significant eye-sight can be lost before symptoms are even noticed.

Your eye doctor may perform a peripheral vision test to detect early signs of glaucoma and related vision loss. Other risk factors, such as elevated eye pressure, family history, age, ethnicity, and suspicious optic nerve appearance also aid in the early detection of glaucoma, even before vision loss begins.

Only your doctor can determine if you have glaucoma and compliance of regular eye examinations is the best thing you can do for early detection and to protect yourself from glaucomatous vision loss. Depending on the type and severity of glaucoma, treatment can include medications and/or surgery.

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Vancouver streets came alive last Sunday morning with almost 50,000 people running, jiving, sashaying and walking to the beat of 18 different bands spread out over 10 kilometers at the 28th Vancouver Sun Run. On a cool day under overcast skies, they came in all shapes and sizes and from every demographic to be part of what is now more of a cultural happening than a footrace. It is the largest 10 km in Canada and one of the largest road races in the world. For the vast majority of participants, it will be the only 10 km (or any other distance) they do this year. Only the top 300 or so runners will race in a variety of events throughout the year.

So what makes tens of thousands of first-timers and one-timers decide to go for it? “It’s the place to be!” was the answer given by several out of town participants. For locals, it’s a chance to see their names in print, as the Vancouver Sun news-

ly 3,700 participants and has slowly morphed since then into one of the biggest days on Vancouver’s calendar. Now, only the Peachtree 10k in Atlanta, with 55,077 finishers last year, is a larger 10 km than the Sun Run. In a Monday phone interview, I chatted with 22- year-old Kelly Wiebe, from Regina who was the overall men’s winner in 29:13. This was Wiebe’s first Sun Run and only his second road race. He was surprised by his victory, out kicking Kip Kangogo of Lethbridge, Alberta to the line. “I enjoyed running the course, running beside the ocean and the many spectators along the course. The scenery is unbelievable.” Wiebe happily said, “I think it will take two weeks for me to let it settle in,” adding, “I will come back next year if I can; The organizers did an unbelievable job and were great in taking care of the elite runners.”

The women’s overall

winner was Natasha Fraser, 30, from Port Moody with a time of 34:12. It was Fraser’s first win in her seve =nth Sun Run. “It was an overwhelming feeling to win,” Fraser said, “as I didn’t have any expectations. I was so surprised and happy.” Both Wiebe and Fraser will compete in the 10,000 meters at the Canadian Track and Field Championships in Calgary in June.

For those of you that put the Sun Run on your “bucket list,” time may be on your side. Just ask Eleanore Cross of West Vancouver, who won the women’s 95-99 division in 2:25:54. Meanwhile, Bernard Lotzkar, from Richmond, B.C. breezed home in 52:49 to easily win the men’s 80-84 division. Clearly, people are getting the hang of it!

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It is 8:30 and I am already standing in my wave among thousands of other yellow bib numbers. It was so exciting to be here waiting for the nine o’clock start, soon to be carried along with so many people running in the streets that are usually filled with cars.

Think of sardines in the can trying to swim out. It had the effect of the Pied Piper leading us all to the finish line. Bands and smiling faces everywhere made the run more enjoyable. The scenic course starts on West Georgia Street making its way through the West End, over bridges to the finish line at BC Place Stadium, where popular race commentator Steve King announces the runner’s names as they cross the finish line. It’s a great feeling to finish and then meet up with friends inside the stadium.

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range of seat adjustments.

In the eight-passenger model, available in LE and SE trim levels, a stowable seat sits between the two captain’s chairs in the middle row.

The centre seat can be removed and stored in the rear quarter trim.

Middle row seats feature a one-touch walkin feature, while XLE models have Lounge Seating with pop up footrests like sitting in your recliner at home.

The third row is a threepassenger 60/40 split bench that folds into the floor.

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The Toyota Sienna minivan is little changed for 2012 after the third generation launched in 2011 with a major revamp.

myriad of seating options.

My tester had a 2-2-3 seating configuration with captain’s chairs in the first two rows and a 60/40 split bench in the third row. The comfortable front seats feature a longer and wider seat cushion along with a greater

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But after a week with a 2012 Toyota Sienna XLE AWD, I find it hard to understand why.

Now in its third generation after a major revamp last year, the Sienna just keeps getting better and better.

It’s the versatility and convenience of the minivan that makes it such a family-friendly vehicle and the Sienna is among the best of the bunch with what Toyota calls “a fresh focus on modern comfort, convenience, style and functionality.”

There’s something for everyone with the Sienna that comes in eight models for 2012, including a choice of two power trains along with available all-wheel drive. To my knowledge, Toyota is the only manufacturer to offer all-wheel drive in a minivan.

My tester was a topline XLE AWD V6, starting at $40,835. With the optional Limited Package ($8,375) and other taxes and freight and PDI, the end price was $50,974.36.

That’s a hefty price tag for any vehicle, but not out of line with top-shelf trim levels among the competition like the Nissan Quest, Honda Odyssey Touring or Chrysler Town & Country Limited.

At the other end of the trim spectrum, the staring price for the entry-level Sienna LE is $28,120 or $29,120 with the 3.5L V6.

The base LE comes with a 187 hp 2.7-litre four-cylinder engine that achieves a fuel-economy rating of 9.1L/100 km city/highway combined.

Most Sienna models, however, arrive with a 3.5-litre V6 producing 266 hp and 245 lb/ft of torque. Front-wheel drive Sienna V6 models deliver a combined city/ highway fuel efficiency of 9.8L/100 km. The all-wheel drive model is rated at 10.6L/100 km city/highway combined.

The Sienna offers seating for seven or eight people with a

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auto review From Page 18 Much of the joy in driving the Si also comes from its six-speed manual transmission with short-throw shifter. The clutch engages nicely, not abruptly like the Mazdaspeed3, and the stick is light and easy to work.

Go hard into a corner, drop into second gear, power out of the curve, and you’ll also notice less wheelspin on exiting. Thanks to the limited-slip differential, once again found only on the Si, spirited driving is more fun than most front-drivers.

And as for body lean, I had no complaints with my tester, as its suspension benefits from higher spring rates, larger stabilizer bars and lower ride height than conventional Civics. And front and rear damper settings are sport-tuned.

Common to all Civics is the two-tier instrument panel, carried over from the last model. It divides the display top and bottom with key information like speedo, fuel gauge and rev-limit indicator (Si only) above the steering wheel, and secondary info below. This puts the most-used instruments in the driver’s line of sight.

Although Civic is Honda’s sales leader, the Si only makes up 4.5 per cent of Civic sales, making it a bit of a niche vehicle. But it does represent what the company claims is at the heart of its engineering.

Over the years, Honda has pumped its racing heritage and the fun-to-drive character of its vehicles, and more than any other car in its lineup, except perhaps the Accord HFP, the Si embodies these qualities in spades.

Honda Civic Sedan Si 2012 BODY STYLE: Compact sedan DRIVE METHOD: front-engine, front wheel drive, six-speed manual only ENGINE: 2.4-litre, 16-valve, DOHC, i-VTEC fourcylinder (201 hp and 170 lb/ft of torque) FUEL ECONOMY: 10.0/6.4/8.4 litres/100 km (city/ hwy/combined) CARGO: 344 litres PRICE: $25,990 WEBSITE: www.honda.ca

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Sienna has sleeker, more athletic look From Page 21 Both second and third rows fold down to increase the cargo capacity to more than 4,000 litres from the 1,107 litres with the seats in the upright position.

The list of standard features in the XLE tester is extensive and the $8,375 Limited Package added even more goodies including a rear seat DVD entertainment system, premium JBL audio system with 10 speakers, premium leather seats, woodgrain and leather-wrapped steering wheel, wide angle back up camera and much more.

This XLE model also has three-zone automatic climate control, meaning second and third-row occupants have their own heating and air conditioning controls— a handy feature on both cold and hot days.

The XLE has 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels, while 17-inch alloys are PLEASE READ THE FINE PRINT: *2012 RAV4 Base 4wd Automatic BF4DVP(A) MSRP is $29,260 and includes $1,760 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning federal excise tax. Lease example: 2.9% Lease APR for 48 months. Monthly payment is $309 with $2,768 down payment. Total Lease obligation is $17,600. Lease 48 mos. based on 80,000 km, excess km charge is $.10. Applicable taxes are extra. **2012 Tacoma 4x4 Double Cab V6 Automatic MU4FNA(A) MSRP is $31,660 and includes $1,760 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning federal excise tax. Lease example: 3.9% Lease APR for 48 months. Monthly payment is $349 with $3,348 down payment. Total Lease obligation is $20,100. Lease 48 mos. based on 80,000 km, excess km charge is $.10. Applicable taxes are extra. ***2012 Tundra 4x4 Crewmax 5.7L Platinum edition Automatic HY5F1T(BM) MSRP is $53,950 and includes $1,760 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning federal excise tax. Lease example: 2.9% Lease APR for 48 months. Monthly payment is $559 with $8,599 down payment. Total Lease obligation is $35,431. Lease 48 mos. based on 80,000 km, excess km charge is $.10.

Applicable taxes are extra. Down payment, first monthly payment and security deposit plus HST on first payment and full down payment are due at lease inception. A security deposit is not required on approval of credit. Offers valid until April 30, 2012. See toyota.ca for complete details on all cash back offers. In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between Toyota prices, rates and/or other information contained on toyotabc.ca and that contained on toyota.ca, the latter shall prevail. Errors and omissions excepted. †0% finance for 36 months, upon credit approval, available on 2012 Corolla, Matrix, RAV4 and Venza. ††Up to $6000 Cash Back available on 2012 Tundra Crewmax with $2000 in Stackable Cash and $4000 in Non-stackable cash. Non-stackable cash back offers may not be combined with Toyota Financial Services lease or finance rates. Vehicle must be purchased, registered and delivered by April 30, 2012. See toyota.ca for complete details on all cash back offers ‡Informational APR: RAV4 5.56% / Tundra 6.63%. Your rate on Tundra and RAV4 will be 2.9%. Government regulation provides that the Informational APR includes the cash customer incentive which is only available to customers who do not purchase finance/lease through Toyota Financial Services at a special rate, as a cost of borrowing. If you would like to lease or finance at standard TFS rates (not special rates), then you may be able to take advantage of Cash Customer Incentives. Visit your Toyota BC Dealer or www.toyotabc.ca for more details. Some conditions apply; offers are time limited and may change without notice. Dealer may lease/sell for less.

Honda is fun to drive

standard on the LE and 19-inchers are available as an option on the SE eightpassenger V6 model.

The Sienna was remodeled in 2011 with a sleeker, more athletic look. One great innovation is the power door system that allows the two sliding side doors and the rear hatch to be opened and closed with simply a push of a button on the key fob. Our XLE tester went one step further; you simply pull on the sliding side door handle to activate the door.

Limited Edition models also get a dual power moonroof — the front tilts and slides and the rear one simply slides.

Another handy feature in the Limited package is auto- tilting side mirrors that angle downwards when reverse is engaged to help see the curb when parallel parking and the pavement markers when backing into a parking spot.

Toyota Sienna XLE AWD 2012 BODY STYLE: five-door minivan.

DRIVE METHOD: front- or all-wheel drive.

ENGINE: 2.7-litre DOHC 16-valve fourcylinder (187 hp, 186 lb/ft of torque); 3.5-litre DOHC 24-valve (266 hp, 245 lb/ ft of torque) with six-speed automatic transmission.

FUEL ECONOMY: 2.7-litre four cylinder 10.4/7.5/9.1L/100 km city/highway/combined; 3.5-litre FWD 11.3/7.9/9.81L/100 km city/highway/combined; 3.5-litre AWD 12.3/8.6/10.6 1L/100 km city/highway/combined.

CARGO CAPACITY: 1,107 litres with thirdrow seat up, 4,250 litres with second and third-row seats folded.

PRICE: $28,120 to $40,835, as tested $50,974.36.

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With the recent 2012 kickoff of the B.C. Football Conference’s Tier II Junior League, Terry Kehoe is realizing a dream.

Two years ago, the Richmond man proposed a spring league to complement the existing community Midget Division and the B.C. secondary schools’ senior programs in the Greater Vancouver area. And with four communities—Richmond (Raiders), Burnaby (Lions), Vancouver (Trojans) and North Delta (Longhorns)— joining forces, that’s now a reality.

“This is really the first collaborative effort to benefit existing community, high school and junior programs,” said Kehoe, who served briefly as the committee chair before stepping down in favour of former B.C. Lion Cory Philpott.

Kehoe estimates as many as 300 graduating players from Midget and high school programs

Don Fennell photo Richmond Raider wide receiver Gurinder Sanghera just fails to haul in this pass from quarterback Hunter Lake during a 29-6 loss to Vancouver Trojans Sunday.

annually in B.C. are under-served by junior football. He expects the introduction of the Tier II program—affiliated with community football associations—will promote

and enhance the continuity of player participation, player development and coaching development.

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an infrastructure that meets with the long-term development goals of the federal government sports strategy of Playground to Podium,” he said.

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the strength of teamwork…

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Ann Sonnenberg brings a wealth of knowledge to Sutton Seafair. A long time Richmond resident with over 25 years in the real estate industry she has vast experience with project marketing and residential sales.

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Homebuyers looking for sustainable developments

Cressey aims to reduce eco footprint With the world celebrating Earth Day on April 22, now is a great time to be thinking about eco-friendly living.

Hani Lammam, vice-president of development and acquisitions for Cressey Development Group, says the company always keeps it in mind.

One of the best ways to ensure an eco-friendly design is to build projects that will stand the test of time, Lammam says.

“We put up buildings that will be around for 100 years,” he says, adding that reducing your environmental footprint is one of the best things a homeowner can do. He says that a multi-family development is more

sustainable than a single-family home, as it allows resources to be shared.

One of the biggest energy-suckers in a home is the heating and cooling system, so Cressey always devotes time to making it energy-efficient.

“We avoid electrical baseboard heating,” Lammam says. “We use heat pumps instead, because they can be shared within the building.”

They also try to foster urban agriculture with large outdoor spaces so homeowners can grow their own food.

“The Cressey kitchen has become a standard in our industry,” Lammam says. “But it’s what’s used in the kitchen that is important.”

market,” says Castro.

Woodbridge chose not to include amenities such as a fitness facility and a pool, instead preferring to keep maintenance fees low. They range from

$125.94 to $165.72 per month.

Homes start at $279,900. For more information, check out www. liveatlarue.com or call 604-575-2263 or Castro at 778-885-5790.

‘A different style of home’

Finding a home at Woodbridge’s La Rue

by Kerry Vital

Surrey’s Clayton Heights neighbourhood is welcoming Woodbridge Homes to the block with La Rue. Truly “the street you want to live on,” La Rue features a collection of 26 twobedroom and flex space, three- and four-bedroom townhomes in its first phase.

“The neighbourhood is very familyoriented,” says sales manager Andrea Castro, adding that she herself lives in the area with her children.

“

This is a fantastic way to get into the market,” says sales manager Andrea Castro.

The homes are spacious and immediately inviting, with their French textured stucco details on the exterior and French Country-inspired landscaping. Architect Robert Cicozzi designed the homes with a Georgian influence in mind, and elegant wrought-iron fences surround the private yards that come standard with every home. Window boxes filled with colourful flowers just add to the beauty of the development. There is a private deck on every home, and the tandem garages or long driveways give you plenty of space to leave your vehicles behind while you take advantage of the

walkability of the neighbourhood.

Inside, your home will be no less amazing. The kitchens are fantastic, with ceramic tile backsplashes, Victorian-profile cabinets with crown mouldings and oil-rubbed bronze hardware, and stone countertops.

Chic stainless-steel appliances and an undermount sink are perfect for your every culinary need, while the pot lighting is an elegant touch.

The lovely finishes extend into the ensuite bathrooms, which also feature stone countertops. An oversized shower with a semi-frameless glass door or a separate tub and shower combination are odes to luxury, while the decorative vanity lights and large mirrors will put everyone in the most flattering light. Most homes feature his-and-hers sinks, so you’ll no longer be fighting for counter space in the morning.

Nine-foot ceilings on the main level demonstrate the easy sense of space that is inherent in each home, while the wood laminate flooring in the main living areas and trackless nylon carpet on the stairs and in the bedrooms and upper level hallways are touches that almost seem like the cherry on the top of the perfect home sundae.

One of the best parts of the project is the neighbourhood, Castro says. Impossibly close to shopping, restaurants and entertainment, La Rue is also near both elementary and secondary schools, and will include a 1,600-square-foot playground and parks on almost every corner.

“This is a fantastic way to get into the

Submitted photos

Woodbridge Homes’ La Rue is already garnering buzz in Clayton Heights. With its Georgian-inspired architecture, above, the townhomes are a great addition to the neighbourhood. The bathrooms feature oversized showers, top, while the laminate flooring in the living areas are complemented by the Victorian-profile cabinets and oil-rubbed bronze hardware in the kitchens, above middle.

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HELEN PETTIPIECE 604.341.7997 Seafair Realty

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Idea for league originated with local man From Page 26

#306 - 4600 WESTWATER DRIVE OPEN SATURDAY 2-4 MAJESTIC MOUNTAIN VIEW 180 degree view from this bright and spacious 1 bedroom and den in Copper Sky with peek-aboo river view from the large wrap around deck. Open concept with wall of windows for maximum light — SWEET! $398,000

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talent, Kehoe added.

To keep expenses low and ensure the project got off the ground, Kehoe initially proposed to keep the new league at four teams—all north of the Fraser River which he felt was most underserved. But it already appears the league will double in size next year, with strong interest from other community football associations in Greater Vancouver.

“The whole end goal for me was to get more players on the field,” said Kehoe. “I hope everyone realizes the benefits now.”

•Richmond Raiders are 0-2 in league play, losing their season-opener to North Delta 36-0 two weeks ago and 29-6 to Vancouver last Sunday at Minoru Park. Richmond hosts Burnaby (1-2) this Sunday (April 22) at noon at Minoru Park.

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With the players 18, 19 and 20 years old, Kehoe said the new league—two weeks into its threemonth schedule—also provides a venue for the late bloomers or those individuals hoping to play university football but not yet able to meet entry requirements.

“It gives them a chance to stay in football while they’re working or going to school to get their grades up so they can transfer (to a university program) in three or four years,” he said, noting an individual is eligible to play university football up to seven years following their high school graduation.

The new league is a potential pipeline for junior teams which, along with university teams, may welcome the opportunity to recruit more local

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TANYA JOHL

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#51 – 10071 SWINTON CRESCENT $388,000 OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

2 level, 3 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath townhome.

Private location, pet & family friendly well run strata. Ensuite laundry, fenced backyard, convenient parking, lots of visitor parking. This complex is great for families with its outdoor pool and proximity to parks and schools. The roof and balconies have been recently done. Take advantage of the low price to add value! Visit the open or call Sharon or Tanya.

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CLASSIC, TRADITIONAL AND UNIQUE! 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathrooms. California shutters, security system, built in vacuum. Outlet outside for auto. Ceramic sink, kitchen counter old-world tile, French door to dining room, all appliances, furnace hot water tank less than two years old. 17 pot lights on dimmer, mirror & soaker tub. Elegant powder room (9 ft. ceilings on main).

Lush private garden overlooking green space & North Shore mountains, heritage park. Self-managed, well maintained. Two pets and children permitted. 24-hours notice required. Call Ann to view. $593,800.

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Jody Copple

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Perfect for a private estate! Call Christos 604.561.9212.

sq.ft. Spectacularly finished in great with the right address!

A showstopper location.

High ceilings & spacious rooms. in every way and open most days.

Excellent quality! By appointment with Pre-inspection report to qualified Wayne 604.290.2621. buyers. Reduced to $739,000!

RESIDENCE ON THE PARK. Three Waynetownhouse 604.290.2621 bedroom for $469,900!

4702 46 Ave. Ladner

Jan Rankin Richard Chan

#5 - 7331 No. 4 Rd. 10591 BLUNDELL, 3.8$529,000 ACRES. Four bedroom, 1,449 sqfootage ft townhouse. $2,000,000. 130ft. front with

5051 OLIVER DR, RICHMOND $709,000! Spacious, bright home in

SOLD

Hamilton. Elegantly remodelled kitchen, 4 bedroom & den. Come see with Tina Gonzalez 778.837.1144.

BLUNDELL PLACE! $237,000! Top to bottom remodelled 1 bedroom with a huge balcony, new kitchen, bathroom, closet organizers, flooring & paint.

Call Steve Baker 778.833.1201.

#107 - 4233 Bayview, Steveston

SOLD

Harry Garcha Tina Gonzalez

778-837-1144 604.710.0023

TSAWWASSEN 4817 EnglishRANCHER, Bluff Court, Tsawwassen $895,000!

3 bedrooms & den, 2,600+ Beautifully updated traditional home

Over 1,500sq.ft. veranda entry, crown #15 - 9339 Alberta Rd, Richmond mouldings, 9ft. ceilings, 2 & 1/2 baths Two bedroom / 2-1/2 bathroom including soaker in ensuite. In a word — townhouse.

100 sq 778.837.1144. ft deck, parks and spectacular!

Call Tina schools nearby…

“LIONS PARK” by Polygon.

Call Enrique 778-998-3072 650sq.ft. with 1 bedroom & 1 den. Steps to Kwantlen University, Lansdowne Mall, Canada Line & restaurants. Making life easy. Call Sam Chen 778.318.1299.

326-8060 Jones Rd Richmond

Tina Gonzalez Linzie Payne

Marpole Vancouver

SOLD

9671 Shell Road Richmond

SOLD

Woodridge Estates Richmond

SOLD

301-6033 Katsura Richmond

SOLD

204-6611 Eckersley Richmond

SOLD

Over 35 years of Award Winning Service & 1000 homes SOLD!

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

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INDEX IN BRIEF FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS . . . . . . . . . 1-8 COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS . . . . 9-57 TRAVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-76 CHILDREN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80-98 EMPLOYMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102-198 BUSINESS SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . 203-387 PETS & LIVESTOCK . . . . . . . . . . . 453-483 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE . . . . . . 503-587 REAL ESTATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 603-696 RENTALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 703-757 AUTOMOTIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 804-862 MARINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 903-920

Advertise across Advertise across the the Advertise across the Lower Mainland Lower Mainland in in lower mainland in the 18 18 best-read the best-read thecommunity 17 best-read community communityand newspapers newspapers and newspapers.

3 dailies.

5 dailies.

ON THE WEB: ON THE WEB:

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to Every Hunter in BC! Advertise in The BC Hunting Regulations Synopsis 2012-2014 publication.

Increased circulation 250,000 copies! Tremendous Reach, Two Year Edition!

Contact Annemarie at 1 800 661 6335 or hunt@blackpress.ca

114 Classifieds is your best location for information about new homes and apartments. Check out bcclassified.com listings in the 700’s.

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COMING EVENTS

Show & Sale Sat. April 28 10 AM - 5 PM Sun. April 29 10 AM - 4 PM Abby. Exhibition Park 32470 Haida Dr. in the Cadet Building • Adults $6 • Kids $4 • Children under 5 Free • Family $12 (2 adults & up to 3 kids) Visit: www.bcreptileclub.ca (1)-604-836-6080

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HAPPY THOUGHTS

Happy 50th Birthday David!!!

You’re as healthy and young as ever!

We love you more & more each day.

Yolanda, Joshua & Sean

CONROY, Dorothy Gresley

passed away gently on April 12, 2012, with her family at her side. Dorothy was born in 1914, in Dyserth N. Wales, to Elizabeth and Robert. Dorothy proudly served her country during the Second World War as a nurse in the RAF before immigrating to Canada in 1949. She is predeceased by her husband James Morton Conroy (d1994), parents, and 11 brothers and sisters.

Dorothy is lovingly survived by her son, Richard, and her daughters Genie (Chris), Vikki, and Geri (Peter). She will be greatly missed by her 10 grandchildren: Melanie (Mike), Jesse (Swad), Justin (Duyen), Sean, Julianna, Jennifer (David), Jill (Warren), Josh, Melissa, Andrea and her 3 great-grandchildren: Ava, Eli, and Sophie. Dorothy will be remembered for her fruitcakes, grilled cheese sandwiches, and her lessons on the “proper� way to make a cup of tea.

Dorothy had a great sense of tradition, innate sense of nurturing and a remarkable commitment to walking.

Dorothy enjoyed Coronation Street, white wine, and Christmas. The family would like to thank the staff at Rosewood Manor, Richmond Hospital (3N) and Dr. Vortel for their supportive and compassionate care.

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FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 7

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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LOST AND FOUND

LOST DOG - Richmond - French Bulldog, (male, tan colour) vic. of Saunders Rd on Sat. April 14th about 10pm. Pls call (778)989-9785 LOST: Puppy, Pitt Bull, tan, 4 mo., female. 4 harness. Burrows & No. 6 Rd. April 18th 604-442-1904 or 604-270-3336

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CHILDCARE AVAILABLE

True Light Montessori Children’s Centre 5120 - Blundel Rd. RICHMOND

Phone 604-271-7131

REGISTER NOW for September 2012 2 1/2 years to 5 years old

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$100-$400 CASH DAILY

OWNER OPERATORS & CLASS 1 Company Drivers Surrey Terminal

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)NTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD DROP OFF FAX OR EMAIL THEIR RESUME TO

Make it yours.

Call 604-708-2628 www.plea.bc.ca

To conduct deliveries for international lubricants co. in Vancouver area, Seattle-Tacoma, Prince George, Okanagan & Edmonton.

Pay $20/hour, mileage, bonus, proďŹ t-sharing & full beneďŹ ts.

Van Kam Freightways’ group of companies requires Owner Operators and Class 1 Company drivers to be based out of our Surrey Terminal. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving exp./training.

We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package.

Call Bev at 1-800-663-0900 or send a detailed resume and current driver’s abstract. (For owner operators, provide details of your truck) to: careers@vankam.com Fax, 604-587-9889 Van Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

Thank you for your interest however only those of interest to us will be contacted.

$ %% % !" !$ $ %% 6AN0RESS HAS AN OPENING FOR A *OURNEYMAN WEB OFFSET PRESSMAN & WITH MINIMUM !! " $ & !'$ "

'$ + YEARS EXPERIENCE 0REFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN $ $ ) ( &! & !% ) & TO THOSE EXPERIENCE WITH 'OSS 33# *" $ WITH & "$ & + $ '%&$+ PRESSES 0ERRETTA 2'3 AND 4ECHNOTRANS '%& ( &! )!$ !'$ % &% SYSTEMS

+% ) " !$ " -UST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK GRAVEYARD SHIFT $ % $ #' $ '%& ( !!

PM AM DAYS WEEK ! ! % ' 2EFERENCES REQUIRED

Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work?

PLEA Community Services is looking for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite.

Training, support and remuneration are provided.

Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door.

for Landscaping Work!

Competitive, Energetic, Honesty a MUST!

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7E THANK ALL THOSE WHO ARE INTERESTED IN THIS POSITION HOWEVER ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED

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Advertising Sales Consultant The Langley Times, a twice-weekly award-winning newspaper has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time sales person.

The successful candidate will have a university or college education or two years of sales experience – preferably in the advertising or retail industry. The ability to build relationships with clients and offer superior customer service is a must. The winning candidate will be a team player and will also be called upon to grow the account list with an aggressive cold calling mandate. The ability to work in a an extremely fast paced environment with a positive attitude is a must.

We offer a great working environment with a competitive base salary and commission plan coupled with a strong beneďŹ t package.

Black Press has over 170 community newspapers across Canada and the United States and for the proven candidate the opportunities are endless.

Please submit your resume with a cover letter

by Friday, April 20, 2012 to: Dwayne Weidendorf The Langley Times, #102-20258 Fraser Highway, Langley, B.C. V3A 4R3 or email to publisher@langleytimes.com No phone calls please.

www.blackpress.ca

Division of Black Press

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YOU’RE INVITED NEW LANGLEY TERMINAL OPEN HOUSE & RECRUITMENT FAIR!!

SATURDAY, APRIL 28TH 9:00am - 3:00pm 9818 - 198B St., Langley BBQ 11:00am – 1:00pm Immediate openings for experienced Professional Class 1 Highway Drivers!

Exciting careers for an Operations Manager, Fleet Dispatcher & Driver Recruiter are also available!

Our new home could be your new home too!

Stop in to ďŹ nd out what makes Bison Transport the Right Choice for YOU‌ WE OFFER: • Excellent Equipment • Dedicated Dispatch Team • Safe Driving Reward Program • Referral Bonus Program • Rider Program • Great BeneďŹ ts and more!

See you there!!!

Contact us today: 1.800.462.4766 Recruit@BisonTransport.com www.bisondriving.com Bison Transport is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity

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Acan Transport Ltd. needs 1 perm. computer system analyst ($31.5/hr) in Surrey. University Degree in computer science or software engineering & over 3 yrs relevant exp. req. Chinese language capacity highly valued. Duties: custom design & implement IT system with full business solution, minimize security breaches, maintain performance.

Please apply to: acantransport@yahoo.com.

HELP WANTED

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THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: • Boom Man • Processor Operator • Heavy Duty Mechanics • Contract Coastal Fallers • Grapple Yarder Operator Fulltime with union rates and benefits. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to office@lemare.ca.

Paid weekly up to $20/hr Hiring 12 F/T positions Must be outgoing, motivated And dedicated!!!!!

Students welcome!!!

Call Erica 604.777.2195 WHOLESALE Craft Manufacturer looking for people to make our handmade native crafts. Must be reliable and eager to work. Work from home. Free Training provided at our location in Mission. Great earning potential, ideal for stay at home Moms, semi-retired or anyone looking to supplement their income. Call 604-826-4651 to schedule your spot in one of our training sessions.

.

Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd Has vacancies in the following job: Heavy Duty Mechanic.

Details can be seen at http://hdlogging.com/ Fax resume to 250-287-9259

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HOME CARE/SUPPORT

ENERGETIC individual needed for f/t position working with disabled woman. Must have a D/L. Email resume: bjcookie75@hotmail.com

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PRODUCTION PERSONNEL Packaging Richmond based health food and herbal manufacturing company requires a full-time Production personnel/Machine operator. Applicant must have a great attitude, be in good physical condition, accurate with numbers and paperwork, and possess good communication skills.

Some heavy lifting is involved.

5 Skilled Carpenters Artsy in Richmond Min. 5 yrs exp. Cab./ Carpentry.

Read Blue print in Chinese. $23.50/Hr, 37.5hr/Wk, WCB Resume to: artsymillwork@hotmail.com

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VOLUNTEER AT THE SCOTIABANK CANADIAN OPEN FASTPITCH!

Be part of our exciting, worldclass softball tournament, which takes place from June 30 - July 9 in Surrey, BC. We are looking for volunteers in areas such as: scorekeeping, security & parking, transportation, batgirls, tickets & gates, and more! We ask that each volunteer work a minimum of 20 hours.

In exchange for your time, each volunteer will receive: • FREE ADMISSION to all playing venues • 1 complimentary item of event apparel • 1 complimentary meal per volunteer shift worked!

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

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STAMPED CONCRETE FPatios FPool Decks FSidewalks FDriveways FForming FFinishing FRe & Re All Your Concrete Needs 30yrs exp. Quality workmanship Fully Insured

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• Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses & More!

Gas Fitter ✭ Plumber

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

FINANCIAL SERVICES

NEED HELP MANAGING YOUR DEBT? Need STRESS relief? One easy payment makes that possible!

Call FREE 1-877-220-3328

www.debtgone.ca Licensed, Government Approved, Canadian Company.

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

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HOME CARE

LOOKING for work as a live-in/out Caregiver/Companion for Seniors.

Four years’ experience with clients of varying medical and social issues. The spunkier the better, is my motto. Prefer the Richmond area but willing to travel further. Contact Susan at 778-899-3364 or susandub@telus.net for further info. Have a great day.

604.587.5865

www.recycleitcanada.ca

21 Years Serving Rmd. Residential & Commercial Clean Courteous Service

MIN. EXPRESS PAGING SYSTEM Reasonable Rates 604-270-6338

FREE ESTIMATES Joe 604-250-5481

bradsjunkremoval.com 341

Haul Anything...

PRESSURE WASHING

But Dead Bodies!!

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

604.

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

CALL FOR A FREE IN HOME ESTIMATE

AT NORTHWEST ROOFING Re-roofing, Repair & New Roof Specialists. Work Guar. WCB.10% Senior’s. Disc. Jag 778-892-1530

Rona Building Centre 7111 Elmbridge Way Richmond, BC

Factory Direct Cedar Fence Panels for Sale & Installation. 8291 No. 5 Road, Richmond. 604 275-3158

MLG ENTERPRISES All Aspects Landscaping & Garden Solutions

FREE quote for WASTE REMOVAL Rubbish removal/yard or commercial. Call Prompt Waste Mgmt. Ltd at 604-514-0480.

FREE! Scrap Metal Removal...FREE!!!

GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt Shingles, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters. $80. 604-240-5362 OF Home (604)501-9290

Improvements,

*Appliances *BBQs *Exercise Equip *Cars/Trucks/Trailers *Hotwater Tanks *Furnaces * Restaurant Equipment All FREE pickup!

JASON’S ROOFING All kinds of re-roofing & repairs.

Free est. Reasonable rates.

(604)961-7505, 278-0375

GARDENING

778-233-4949

LEAKY ROOF?

Always! Pwr. raking, grass cutting, fertilizing, hedging, pruning, Rubbish rem. Free Est. 604-230-0627

220.JUNK(5865)

Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

604-244-9153

T & K Haulaway

Call JJ ROOFING Repairs, New & Re-Roof.

Prompt Quality Service Excellent References

CLEANUP for SPRING DAerating D Power Raking D Pruning D Lawn Cutting

*Free Estimates *WCB Insured *Member BBB *Seniors Discount

Call Jas @ 604-726-6345 www.jjroofing.ca

D Power Washing D Fencing D Organic Fertilizing

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

Always! deliver Top soil, bark mulch, sand & gravel. 7days/wk.

Simon 604-230-0627 will spread

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TREE SERVICES

NAHAL CONSTRUCTION

604-374-2283 Milano Landscapers & Garden Services Ltd Easy on the Wallet!!

GARDENING SERVICES 21 yrs exp. Tree topping, pruning, trimming, power raking, aeration, cleanup. $15/up. Michael 604-240-2881

New and Re-Roof Specialist Residential & Commercial.

Shakes, Shingles and Duroid.

320

MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable.

Rates. Different From the Rest.

604-721-4555.

Tree removal done RIGHT! • Tree & Stump Removal • Certified Arborists • 20 yrs exp. • 60’ Bucket Truck • Crown Reduction • Spiral Pruning • Land Clearing • Selective Logging ~ Fully Insured • Best Rates ~

25 year of experience.

Call for your FREE estimate.

Jas 778-896-4065 Bell 604-339-2765

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778 www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca 10% OFF with this AD

ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020

PETS

AFFORDABLE MOVING Local & Long Distance

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From 1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

WAREHOUSE

PERSONAL SERVICES

JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly

$39 SERVICE CALL plumbing, heating, plugged drains. Big & sm jobs.

Ironman Plumbing (604)510-2155

$45/Hr

SHIPPER/RECEIVER Icom Canada Holdings Inc., a radio communications distributor, is seeking a fulltime Shipper/Receiver to join our team in Delta, near the Town and Country Hotel. Qualified candidates must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., have shipping and receiving experience, strong organization skills, ability to maintain accurate inventory and supplies records, with good computer experience. Warehouse management system experience is desired. If you are a team player, demonstrates good communication skills, and is flexible in nature, we want you to join our team. Please send resumes and salary expectation by email only to: info@icomcanada.com. No phone calls, please.

RECYCLE-IT!

Call Ian 604-724-6373

FENCING

RUBBISH REMOVAL

#1 AAA Rubbish Removal

no-hassle Service Backed by Professional Installation and our no-nonsense Home Improvement Warranty

S & S LANDSCAPING & FENCING

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WE GUARANTEE

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

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PLUMBING

Furnace Boilers, Hot Water Tanks Hot Water Heat, Plumbing Jobs.

Furnace cleaning with truck mounted machine

BUYING OR SELLING? Use bcclassified.com - Merchandise for Sale 500’s

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

1ST CALL Plumbing, heating, gas, licensed, insured, bonded. Local, Prompt and Prof. 604-868-7062

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine.

7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

287

CAIRN Terriers. Shots, dewormed.

Ready to go to good homes. Over 20 years of referrals. 604-807-5204, 604-592-5442 or 604-854-1978

SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials.

Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

CANE CORSO MASTIFF, shots, dewormed, tails cropped, vet ✓ $1,000. Call 604-826-7634.

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS CLEAN UP your basement or garage and replace your unwanted items with cash. Call today to place your ad. bcclassified.com 604-575-5555

A face lift for your home-Selling or upgrade?

Bthrms/Kitchens/Plumbing/Electrical/Drywall/Tex. ceilings/ doors. Big/Small. WCB, insured.

Seniors Spec. Mike, 604-341-2681 HOLISTIC FENG SHUI CONSULTATION. Interested in making some positive changes in your life? www.Fengshui2charmedlife.com 604-277-9603

PETS

Border Collie P/B puppies dob Feb. 18 M-$450: vet ✓ first shot. 604250-4360 or 604-856-7975.

604-537-4140

ADDITIONS, Renovations & New Construction. Concrete Forming & Framing Specialist. 604.218.3064

300

LANDSCAPING

FAWN PUG PUPPIES - ready to go.

Have shots, vet checked.

Adorable. $650/ea. (604)607-0207

300

LANDSCAPING

AFFORDABLE INT/EXT painting.

30 yrs exp. Refs. Free est. Keith 604-433-2279 or 604-777-1223.

HOWARD CONSTRUCTION LTD Licensed and Bonded, Commercial, Residential and Complex Maintenance, Home Repairs and Renovations, Decks, Fences, Painting. “No job is too Big, no job is too Small!”

Serving Richmond Call for your Free Estimate.... 778 389-4332 NEW & REPAIR. Bath & KItch, flrs, tiles, moulding, dry-wall, painting, plumbing, wiring. Job guaranteed.

WCB ins. Patrick 778-863-7100.

SMALL JOB specialist, all repairs Carpentry & flooring Kit & bthrooms a specialty. Dan 604-761-9717 www.RENORITE.com Save & more. 604-451-0225, 778-317-1256

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

Papers are delivered to your door. No need to insert flyers either!

Deliver 2x week, Wednesdays and Fridays, right in your neighbourhood.

Call our circulation department for information.

14201154

Van-Kam Freightways Ltd. requires a full-time Commercial Transport Journeyman Mechanic with truck experience. This position is located at our Surrey Terminal (10155 Grace Road). Applicants should have related experience, a positive attitude and able to work in a team environment. This is a busy facility providing service to a large fleet of Company Owned Trucks and Trailers.

Submit a detailed resume and email/cover letter to: careers@vankam.com or fax: 604-587-9889 or call Derek at 604-587-9818 (leave a message) Van Kam is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to Environmental Responsibility.

Van Kam thanks you for your interest, however only those being considered will be contacted.

PERSONAL SERVICES

PHIL’S FENCING: Custom blt cedar fences/gates/lattice. Repairs, decks & stairs, 604-591-1173, 351-1163

Kids and Adults Needed

14203135

TRADES, TECHNICAL

Commercial Transport Journeyman Mechanic - Truck -

APPLY NOW!!!

Please send your resume to: hr@organika.com or fax to: 604-247-0610, Attn. HR Manager.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

your

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Bath,

Kitchen,

Suites

LANDSCAPING LTD. PAVING STONE & RETAINING WALL SPECIALISTS “ ABOVE THE REST “ Int. & Ext., Unbeatable Prices, Professional Crew. Free Est. Written Guarantee. No Hassle, Quick Work, Insured, WCB. Call (778)997-9582

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A-TECH Services 604-230-3539 Running this ad for 8yrs

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Call 604-278-9580

604-908-3596 6 04-9 -908-3 -3596 PETS 477

PETS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 503

ANTIQUES & VINTAGE

GOLDEN RETRIEVER pups P/B 6 weeks old, 1st shots, dewormed & vet checked. $800. (604)850-3329 No Sunday calls please.

NORTHERN ELECTRIC 4 spd Jarrad record changer & radio combo, 32’’x38’’, $500 obo. (604)274-4976

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

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AUCTIONS

ABLE AUCTIONS now accepting quality Estates, Antiques & Collectibles for GIANT June 3 Auction www.ableauctions.ca Tyler- 604818-9473

Estate Auction Monday April 23rd, ~ 7pm VIZSLA PUPS, PB, shots, vet✓ champion lines, $850. 604-8192115. vizsla@telus.net YELLOW LAB PUPS. Ready to go.

2 males left. Parents on site. $400.

604-852-6176 Abbts Yellow Labs, p/b, 5m, 2f, $700, dewormed, vet chkd. Chwk. (604)7947633 (604)997-3040 No Sun. calls.

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FERTILIZERS

RICHMOND

GARAGE/MOVING SALE 60 YRS. OF STUFF!!!!

SAT. SUN. APRIL 21 & 22, 9-4

MATTRESSES staring at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

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9211 NO. 2 RD. Richmond

MOM’S UNITE (Kids Stuff) SWAP MEET

Sunday, May 6, 10am-1pm Free Admission - Over 75 Tables Southarm Community Centre 8880 Williams Road Ph: 604-718-8060

ACREAGE

350 Herd Cow Ranch. 1000 deeded acres, 7 titles.

Range area adjacent to deeded land. 3 wells, underground mainline. Price $1,050,000 Vacant Acreages: 1- 47 acres • 2 - 57 acres • 3 - 59 acres

Tim Terepocki 250-280-7653

35 minutes from town. Power and telephone available.

ranchproperties@gmail.com

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MULTI FAMILY GARAGE SALE Sat. April 21, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Sun. April 22, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

8491 Fairfax Crest.

No junk. Furn. household, tools, garden, books/records, clothes, misc.

NO EARLY BIRDS

FOR SALE BY OWNER

2.5 Acres in Chilliwack. 4 Bedroom home. Barn with workshop, horse stalls, hay storage. $589,000 604823-2454 Surrey: Bright, immac. gorgeous 4 bdrm house, Boundary Park, completely updated. Cls amen. 2200 sf.

5900 sf lot. Modern decor, South exp. yrd. $789,900: (778)218-9637

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HOUSES FOR SALE

1. BUILD Your DREAM HOME in West Richmond 4880 Pendlebury 9240 sqft lot $1,650,000. Luxury neighbourhood close to schools, parks, shopping, transportation MLS V941199 2. GREAT CONDO central Richmond, close to Canada Line, Richmond Center #1112-8033 Saba Road, Paloma II Richmond. 2 bed/2 bath 921 sq ft $530,000 like new,vacant. Faye Erbe REALTOR 778-883-2984 TRG Realty www.fayeerbe.com FIRST TIME HOME BUYER/INVESTOR ALERT $339,000. 4BR, 2BTH. Newly renovated, Big Lot. Call Mandip (604)537-7750. Macdonald Realty. www.bumbrah.com

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms!

CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

560

MISC. FOR SALE

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS FINE GROTRIAN STEINWEG PIANO, made in Germany, 5’4�, model 160 Grand #102092 Circa 1970. One owner, like new. Completely regulated, voiced, etc. by Harker Piano Services, Dec. 2011. Beautiful tone and action.

Piano very lightly used. Professional adjustable seat included. $22,000. Phone (604) 261-2433.

TIME TO PRESSURE WASH YOUR HOME? Browse through bcclassified.com’s Business Service section in the 200-300’s.

Class 341 - Pressure Washing

RENTALS 706

(604)304-3253

www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557

Auto Loans or

RICHMOND. Spacious, 1 bdrm, private, bsmt suite. 4 appls, storage, lndry, fenced yrd, parking. N/P. April 1. $775/mo. 604-833-2103

SUITES, UPPER

RICHMOND 3 bdrm upper 5271 Williams Rd. Nr amens, $1150/mo + 60% utils, incl ldry. NS/NP, N/DRUGS. May 1. 604-710-9448 RICHMOND: 3 BDRM upper floor of duplex. f/p, 1-1/2 baths. Fenced yard. Share laund May1. $1200/mo 604-214-2957 or 604-263-8911

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Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

We Will Pay You $1000

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.

We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

All Makes, All Models.

New & Used Inventory.

RICHMOND #5 near Bridgeport Rd. 2 bdr in new home. Lndry. prkg. ns/np $950 incl util. Avail. now.

Refs. 604-214-0231 / 604-780-3793

1-888-229-0744 or apply at:

#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

www.greatcanadianautocredit.com Must be employed w/ $1800/mo. income w/ drivers license. DL #30526

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CARS - DOMESTIC

1967 MUSTANG Conv auto, pb, ps, 289 V8, red on red, white top, GT frond end, exc cond. $29,500 obo.

(604)535-0226.

1988 Chrysler LeBaron 2.2 turbo, burgundy, leather int, near new top, exc cond, $2500. (604)858-8332

2008 PONTIAC WAVE, 4 dr sedan, auto, high kms. runs/looks good, white, $3500 firm. 604-538-9257.

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, green, 126K, $6000 firm.

Call 604-538-4883

250 km, 4 sp., $2550 obo.

Phone 604-277-7317 1998 MERCEDES E320, 4 dr. auto, fully loaded, 80K, local, no accid, $6200/obo. Call 778-881-1216.

QUEENSGATE GARDENS Conveniently Located

2001 BMW 330i 4 dr. sedan, blk. leather on blk. auto, local, 109k, sun. roof, all pwr. options. Very clean. $10,900 604.312.7415

Close to schools & public transportation. Spacious 2 & 3 bdrm townhouses. 6 Appl’s., balcony, 2 car garage, 2 full baths, gas f/p. 1 Year lease required. No Pets.

2004 VOLKWAGEN TD 4/dr sedan, fully loaded, leather interior,sunroof, blue, 157K. 1 Owner. Mint cond! $10,900/obo. Call 778-240-1966.

2004 VW JETTA S/W, diesel, 185 km, new tires, battery, inj. pump. $8,900 obo. Phone (604)530-5529.

Professionally Managed by Colliers International Call 604-841-2665

2005 LEXUS RX330, 65,000 miles, no accid., 2nd owner, all pwr, very clean, $19,000. Call 604-722-4264.

TRANSPORTATION

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AUTO FINANCING Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

Call 604-830-4002 or 604-830-8246

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HOMES FOR RENT

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

851

TRUCKS & VANS

2007 FORD F150 XLT 4 X 4, only 70 km, new tires & brakes, dark blue, excellent cond. $19,900.

Phone 604-858-2949

MARINE 912

BOATS

ALUMINUM BOAT WANTED, 10’, 12’ or 14’, with or without motor or trailer, will pay cash, 604-319-5720

RECREATIONAL/SALE

1997 WILDWOOD 26’ 5th wheel, great cond., stored inside, new tires & fridge, incl. hitch, only $7,900.

Phone 604-858-2949.

2003 21’ WILDWOOD 5th wheel, light weight, a/c, awning, slide-out beaut cond. $15,900/obo. Free storage till May/2012. 604-287-1127

Visit our website: www.aptrentals.net

The Scrapper

2008 Chrysler Sebring Convert.

Grey/grey. Loaded, priced to sell.

Please call Richard 778-222-0140.

1995 VW CABRIO CONVERTIBLE

RICHMOND

SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pickup anywhere in BC, Min. 10.

Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288

2007 CHEV MALIBU LT, 3.5 V6, auto, 98K, exc cond, smoke-free Reduced! $5900. (604)288-7997

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

TOWNHOUSES

RICHMOND central. 2Bdrm, 2bath, 1100s/f, new fridge,stove,lam.floors 2 cov’d prkg. Min 1yr lease, ns/np. $1400. Avail now. 604-729-9672.

1 & 2 Bdrms

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GUARANTEED

Richmond, #5/Cambie.

1 bdrm suite. Incl laundry & cable. N/P. N/S. June 1. $825. 604-273-0972.

RICHMOND - No. 5 & Williams.

1 Bdrm bsmt suite. N/P N/S. $700 incl utils. Call (604)649-8176.

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

1-800-910-6402

RICHMOND #4 & Williams. 2 Bdrm bsmt suite. Avail May 1st. Ns/np.

Ref’s req’d. $900/mo incl utils.

604-275-2909 or 604-839-2958.

RICHMOND, Gilbert/Westminster Hwy. Bachelor suite. $650/mo. Refs req. N/P. N/S. 604-277-7450.

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AUTO FINANCING

RICHMOND, 1 bdrm, $800 incl utils, lndry, cable, WiFi. Avail. now.

Phone (604)306-5712.

Available Immediately Located in central Richmond, close to all amenities & Kwantlen College. Rent includes heat and hot water.Sorry no pets.

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SUITES, LOWER

DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0� Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

RICHMOND

612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE

Strong clientele.

Is Set up as a Unique Barber Shop as well as Women’s Hair Salon.

Busy Loc. - Main St. Asking $35K

750

TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION

RICHMOND, Ironwood,Spac.

2BDRM. Richmond, Spac.

2 BDRM., np, ns, $1000 + 40% util. avail. immed. 604-2950131

APARTMENT/CONDO

1 & 2 Bdrm apts frm $900/ Francis Rd walk dist to bus, sky, shops, schools incl hw, ht, cable, prkg, NS, NP, Lease, AVAIL NOW 604-2413772

REAL ESTATE

Hair Salon for Sale in Steveston

RENTALS

751 627

Richmond

FURNITURE

DINING ROOM: like new Colonial set, 72’’ dble pedestal table, 6 chrs & beaut hutch, $1500. Serious buyers only, call to view (604)274-4976

250.374.3022

GIGANTIC MOVING SALE. 9111 Williams Rd. Furn, Garden tools, kitch ware, etc.

Saturday, April 21st- 9am - 3pm.

UNDER $100

Want your sale, event, or services to be a success this season? Advertise across the lower mainland in the 17 best-read community newspapers. Call 604-575-5555

Wayne Gardner 250-558-9516

Garage/Moving Sale. 3171 Douglas Cres., Richmond. Saturday - 10 am to 2 pm.Tools, furn., household, etc.

(parking on Maple Rd.)

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure $160/13 yds or Well Rotted $180/10 yds. Free Delivery Richmond area. 604-856-8877

ACREAGE

GARAGE SALES

CENTRAL AUCTION #313 - 20560 - Langley By Pass (#10 Hwy) 604-534-8322 www.centralauction.ca

533

603

551

Leather furniture, Vilas Dining Set, Jewellery, Couch sets, Kitchen items, Collectibles.

View day of sale from 10am

BEAM SCALES & WEIGHTS, 300lb capacity $75. 604-277-5239

REAL ESTATE

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

50’S arborite chrome kitchen set, wringer washing machine, furniture, clothing, cabinets, tools, etc.

Something for everyone!

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FREE ESTIMATES

BULK DELIVERIES We deliver up to 3 yards of soil and bark and up to 1 yard of sand.

• Residential / Commercial • Complete Fertilizing Programs • Rotary / Reel Cutting • Trimming

Call Sean 778-869-6901

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

WITNESS NEEDED: If you witnessed a Hit & Run accident on March 25 2012 at No 5 Rd & Greenland Dr. Can you please call 604-314-7154 Thank you.

READ THIS

2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

Richmond.Spac. newly reno 3 bdrm upper w/pri 3 bdrm ste dwn. f/p, 7 appls. w/w. enste. patio, strg. fncd.

May 1. n/p. $2495. 604-833-2103.

RICHMOND walking distance to Lansdowne Mall & restaurants. 4 bdrms, 2 bath Pets wel. $1800. May 15. Call Kirsten 604-592-6881.

TRY A BCCLASSIFIED.COM CLASSIFIED AD. THEY ARE INEXPENSIVE AND THEY WORK HARD!

Classifieds get results!

Friday, April 20, 2012

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Trudy Morse photo The Richmond Branch of the B.C. Registered Music Teachers held a “Scholarship Recital” on Sunday, April 25 at 1:30 p.m. at Richmond Presbyterian Church.

Performers were winners of the Winifred Proud Memorial Scholarship, the Richmond Branch Scholarships or the BCRMTA Richmond Branch Community Service Scholarships. A varied program was performed with the award presentation following. Pictured here with Colleen Myskiw, presenter of Winifred Proud Memorial Scholarship and Mimi Ho, president of the Richmond Branch, are: Angus Chan, Jocelyn Kwong, Kaleigh Chan, Edward Zhang, Nicole Cheung, Sophie Ho, Crystal Chung, Katherine Liang, Lucy Yuan, Rainy Duan, Rachel Li and Kathy Fan.

Kudos is a weekly feature showcasing announcements, achievements and good deeds happening around town.

E-mail submissions to news@richmond review.com

Ongoing Kids Programs Available

BC Wakayama Kenjin Kai president Dr. Jim Tanaka, City of Richmond Acting Mayor Bill McNulty and Consul General of Japan Hideki Ito at a cherry tree dedication ceremony at Garry Point. The cherry trees have been planted as part of a 12-year initiative funded by BC Wakayama Kenjin Kai. The Cherry Tree Planting Project honours the Japanese pioneers who worked and lived in Steveston and celebrates the deep roots of Japanese-Canadians in the community to this day.

In total, 255 Akebono cherry trees have been donated and planted.

Amanda Oye photo Ted Watanabe and Phil Carriere enjoyed opening night of All Shook Up at Gateway Theatre last Friday.

The Grand Ballroom Canada’s biggest

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