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New farm operators seeking to ‘improve the land’ Proponents of farm road project say they’ve done nothing wrong; protesters back off

by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Protesters ceased their blockade of a Finn Road farm Thursday morning after Richmond RCMP told them to clear out but still continued their demonstration nearby.

The farm, at 9360 Finn Rd., has been subject of controversy since trucks began depositing recycled concrete and asphalt on the land. The material—which prompted the protest—is being used to build a farm road to serve a future tree nursery.

Leaseholder Bill Jones of Bill Jones Horticulture Inc. said he sought a court injunction Wednesday to remove the protesters from his farm’s driveway, but a judge indicated police should act first. Richmond RCMP did Thursday morning, and a handful of protesters removed their blockade but nonetheless continued their roadside presence.

Jones, a member of city council’s agricultural advisory committee and the previous longtime operator of a nursery on Westminster Highway, said people have a right to express their opinion, but the protest has gone on long enough.

“My position is if it’s arable farmland dammit, let’s put it to some good use,” he said. “We simply want to go in and improve the land so it’s profitable. We have a longterm lease on it, but we’re being held up.”

Farmers Ray Galawan and Bob Featherstone helped organize the blockade, resulting in the Agricultural Land Commission ordering a temporary stop to the road project, at the request of the city. The commission requested a number of conditions be met before work continues. Heavy machinery was completing that work yesterday, sorting broken piles of concrete—most pieces no larger than softballs.

Dave Sandhu, a Richmond farmer assisting Jones in the nursery venture, said some protesters’ assertions of hulking concrete and rebar being dumped on the site are “ridiculous.”

“We don’t have Flintstone vehicles. They’re about the only thing that would drive over rebar and concrete the size of bathtubs,” he said. “We’re

Matthew Hoekstra photo Bill Jones (foreground) and Dave Sandhu say a road being built on a Finn Road farm will open access to land previously home to weeds and grass.

building a road for vehicles to drive on.”

Jones said he needs an all-weather road on the 13.5-hectare (33.4-acre) property to accommodate heavy vehicles on land he said is “essentially a swamp.” The road, he said, will occupy just three per cent of the total area and serve a nursery capable of meeting needs of future developments in Richmond.

Jones also said any materials discovered that don’t belong on the site—such as rebar—are being removed, but noted recycled concrete and asphalt are allowed.

“We have done nothing wrong. We are operating in accordance to the wishes and direction of the Agricultural Land Commission. We have been

prohibited because certain other parties decided that they didn’t like what we’re doing here. Even though what we’re doing is perfectly legal.”

Protesters have also decried the loss of a farm that previously grew food. But Jones said a pumpkin-growing operation occupied just a small portion of the site.

“It’s about 35 acres and there was one corner, maybe one or two acres, that was in fact grown for pumpkins. The rest of the land grows weed and grass,”he said.“Our intent is to turn the whole arable portion of the land into profitable production and permitted agricultural products.”

The protest prompted city council to act this week. Under a plan set for preliminary approval

this week, farm owners would have to seek approval from the city before depositing fill on their land—even if the project is a designated farm use. The city’s requirements would be in addition to those of the Agricultural Land Commission— the Crown agency that regulates farmland in B.C. Council does, however, require approval from the province before it can make the change.

Jones said more regulation isn’t necessary.

“The Agricultural Land Commission, the ALC, is there for that purpose. They’ve got their own guidelines for how this should be done. All it would be doing is muddying the waters on who’s in charge of what, and the net result would be more red tape and more fees and delays.”

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RCMP severance may be big new bill for cities Municipal reps protest federal move without consultation

by Jeff Nagel Black Press RCMP-policed cities may be stung again by the federal government for another surprise increase in policing costs, this time as part of a change in officer retirement severance provisions.

And municipal leaders are demanding Ottawa pay the higher bill instead of downloading it to them.

The new federal budget passed in December includes an offer to current RCMP officers of early buyouts to replace their eventual severance payouts when they retire, a move Ottawa expects will save money over the long term but which cities say could trigger a sudden jump in costs for them.

It’s not yet clear what the cost increase would be to cities with RCMP forces and it would depend in part on how many officers opt to take lump sum payouts, said Langley City Mayor Peter Fassbender.

“It was a unilateral decision made by the feds,” said Fassbender, who co-chairs a local government RCMP contract management committee.

“To me, the issue is ‘You made this decision.

You didn’t consult with us. You didn’t give us the opportunity to have some ability to plan for it.’ So the liability should rest with the federal government.”

B.C. cities signed on last spring to a new 20-year RCMP contract that promised them more consultation, openness and transparency, particularly on any federal or RCMP decisions that might drive up their costs.

But it’s not clear those guarantees apply in the severance decision because federal budget deliberations were underway on that issue prior to the contract signing – a situation of timing Fassbender calls a “comedy of errors.”

file photo RCMP investigate a meth lab. RCMP-policed cities may be stung again by the federal government for another surprise increase in policing costs,

In addition, he said, federal negotiators who signed off on the contract apparently had no idea the change was coming either due to budget secrecy.

“All it showed to me was the right hand didn’t know what the left hand was doing.”

Fassbender and Union of B.C. Municipalities president Mary Sjostrom have jointly written to federal Justice Minister Vic Toews raising their objections.

It calls on Toews to uphold the “new partnership” commitments in the 2012 contract.

B.C. Justice Minister Shirley Bond said she has raised the cities’ concerns with Toews and

the RCMP commissioner.

“We are being very clear that we are going to take this issue back to the federal government to have a discussion,” she said. “There needs to be clarity about the impacts. There needs to be a clear mechanism for determining costs.”

It’s not the only beef cities have with Ottawa over policing costs.

Fassbender noted cities are still awaiting details of their share of costs for the new RCMP E Division headquarters that Mounties are moving into in Surrey.

It’s got a price tag of nearly $1-billion when

financing and other costs are included, such as the profit margin of the builder under the P3 contract.

“We are not prepared to take any responsibility for any of the capital costs over the life of the P3 partnership,” Fassbender said.

Several cities, including Burnaby, Richmond and others on the North Shore, are still considering leaving the RCMP over objections to the new contract.

Their concerns include the new headquarters building, as well as an unexpected jump in RCMP pay that cities were only informed of after the signing last March.

Ethel Tibbits New program aimed at teens with anger, bullying issues now available nomination Pacific Family Life Counselling offers PowerQuest

by Martin van den Hemel

“Our program provides a way for youth to deal with that anger in a healthy constructive way.”

– Alan Hay

Staff Reporter A new program for teens facing anger control and resentment issues, is now available in Richmond, provided

by Pacific Family Life Counselling.

PowerQuest is a six-week program developed by Dr. Steven Stosney, and comprises animated PowerPoint slides that help train teens to control their anger and reduce their feelings of resentment.

Aimed at teens between the ages of 12 and 15, the program goes beyond just anger management, and helps teens get in touch with their core values.

Alan Hay, who delivers the program, said the program was brought

to Richmond because there are very few support services for youth in the Lower Mainland.

“I have worked with youth in Richmond since 1986 in many capacities and definitely see that there are fewer services today to support youth,” Hay said.

“Today, parents are stretched to work longer hours, sometimes multiple jobs, which means less quality time to spend with their kids and this is often where some of the challenges for kids begin.”

Hay believes all kids should be handed the tools to help them make

positive choices, communicate better, bolster their self esteem and help them understand why they become angry sometimes.

“Our program provides a way for youth to deal with that anger in a healthy constructive way,” Hay said.

“We also feel we need to be serious about bullying and our program provides support and resources for both youth who have been bullied but also for those kids who channel their anger in a negative way and bully others.”

While the program costs $549, Hay said his counselling service has designed a sliding fee scale based on family income, and efforts are underway to securre both private and public funding for scholarships.

“We understand that the program may seem expensive at first glance, but can we put a price on such valuable assets for the future, our youth,” he said For more information about the program, visit www.powerquest.me or call Pacific Family Life Counselling at 604-716-7976.

deadline is today

The nomination deadline has been extended for the 20th annual Ethel Tibbits Women of Distinction Awards.

Do you know of a Richmond woman who deserves recognition for the great things she does to make this city such an amazing place in which to live, work and play?

If so, please take the time to nominate her so the community can congratulate her and sing her praises.

All entries must be submitted by Friday, Jan. 25 and must include a minimum of two and a maximum of three reference letters.

Along with the sports, arts, business and youth categories, the community category has been split into two separate new categories, one for volunteers, the other for professionals. The Richmond Review also selects a pioneer category winner.

The nomination form is available at www.tinyurl. com/2013Ethels.

If you have any questions, call 604-247-3733.

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Notice Notice of Intent to Dispose of Land The City of Richmond intends to sell a portion of 5540 Hollybridge Way totalling ±297.7 square metres, legally described as: Parcel Identifier: 007-250-983 Lot 73, Sections 5 and 6, Block 4 North Range 6 West, New Westminster District, Plan 36115 Except Plans 48002 and BCP43305. to Hollybridge Limited Partnership or their designate for a disposition price of $528,733.

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Extension offer is ‘premature,’ Auditor General says Committee chair would have been ‘wise’ to step aside

by Tom Fletcher Black Press

Doyle said Foster would have been “wise” to step aside. Doyle also objected to a question he was asked during his interview with the committee, where Doyle asked to be appointed to a second term.

“I was underwhelmed by a question I got in the conduct of the interview that made it quite clear to me that I had good reason to doubt his objectivity in respect to his role as chair,” Doyle said.

“I’m thinking about how to deal with that.”

Doyle said the “nonsense” about the end of his term is a problem the committee caused and must solve.

“This isn’t an offer and acceptance situation,” Doyle said. “The report is issued by the committee. They make a decision. They haven’t seen fit to meet with me again recently to talk through what my thoughts or wishes or concerns might be.

“I’ve been a bystander and found out about things probably at the same time that the media did.”

The other two B.C. Liberals who form the majority are Chilliwack MLA John Les and Peace River South MLA Blair Lekstrom, both of whom are not seeking re-election in May. Burnaby-Deer Lake MLA Kathy Corrigan and Surrey-Whalley MLA Bruce Ralston represent the NDP on the committee.

uditor General John Doyle says an offer by a legislative committee to extend his term by two years is “premature,” and the chair of the committee has a potential conflict of interest.

Doyle said Thursday he will wait for the legislature to vote in February on whether he should be reappointed, and he doesn’t believe the five MLAs on ADVERTISING FEATURE the selection committee B.C. Auditor General John Doyle. are in a position to make one would be disenfran- ture provincial auditors.

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Vancouver tops walkability rankings, while Richmond is ‘somewhat walkable’ Vancouver has been named Canada's most walkable city by Seattle-based Walk Score.

The website compares restaurants, shops and other amenities near a neighbourhood and gives it a walkability score from 0 to 100 to indicate how much can reasonably be accomplished on foot.

Vancouver got a score of 78 in the first-ever rankings, ahead of Toronto at 71 and Montreal at 70. Richmond scored 55 and is rated “somewhat walkable.”

Some other Metro Vancouver cities weren't far behind.

North Vancouver scored 73.3, White Rock got 72 and New Westminster got 70. Elsewhere, Burnaby scored 63 and Surrey got 51.2.

And the site shows Victoria nearly rivals Vancouver with a score of 77.7.

Coldstream ranked last in B.C. at 14.1 followed by North Saanich at 14.6.

For the full list or to search a particular address or neighbourhood, see www.walkscore.com.

The Canadian Real Estate Association's realtor.ca website now incorporates Walk Score rankings into its listings because home buyers and renters increasingly want to use it to gauge what's near a prospective home.

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Richmond scored 55 out of 100 for walkability.

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New call for smoke-free outdoor spaces in B.C. ciety CEO Barbara Kaminsky said.

It’s not clear how such a policy would be enforced.

Metro Vancouver in 2011 banned smoking in most areas of its regional parks.

That policy still left designated areas open for smoking and emphasized education rather than fines for violators.

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BCTF spurns government’s 10-year ‘peace’ offer

by Tom Fletcher Black Press The B.C. government’s proposed new bargaining framework for teachers has been rejected by the B.C. Teachers’ Federation.

Premier Christy Clark and Education Minister Don McRae unveiled their proposal Thursday, calling it a new path to a 10-year agreement to “labour peace” with the province’s 40,000 public school teachers.

The proposed framework calls for pay increases based on an average of nurses, post-secondary faculty and other government employees, and a separate “education policy council” to administer funds for classroom support.

Clark and McRae stressed that it would offer teachers a formal role in policy decisions, and a voice in allocating a “priority education investment fund” that would rise to $100 million by the third year.

BCTF president Susan Lambert said the proposal was shared with her Wednesday, and she considers it a “non-starter.” Removing class size and special needs support issues from union negotiations is unaccept-

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“It’s quite ludicrous that government would hold out a 10-year deal in trade for giving up bargaining rights that we have fought long and hard for in the courts,” Lambert told CKNW radio. “We fought a 10year battle to achieve a decision that, yes, teachers have a constitutional right to bargain working conditions.”

The union has another legal action in process, based on a precedent-setting ruling by the Supreme Court of Canada that overturned parts of legislation passed by the B.C. Liberal government in 2002. That case is to go to B.C. Supreme Court next fall.

Clark said the intent is to elevate discussion, not to achieve a long-term deal before the May election.

“It’s not about helping the government, and it’s not about helping the union. It’s about helping the kids,” Clark said. “I know that’s a culture shift for many of the parties around the table, including the government, but we have to do it.”

Lambert said the timing of the government’s announcement is surprising, since the BCTF and B.C. Public School Employers’ Association have just reached their own tentative agreement on new bargaining framework.

To be voted on by executives of the school district bargaining agent and the BCTF, it includes a shared method for calculating costs. Last year’s teacher strike was marked by huge discrepancies in the costs of raises and other bargaining proposals.

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Pageant queen takes her crown to the world Losing chance at global crown disappoints but doesn’t deter Richmond’s Sahar Biniaz

by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter

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he’s owned the Miss Universe Canada crown for eight months and now Richmond’s own Sahar Biniaz is ready to make a splash outside Canada.

Biniaz has been invited to cheer on Canada’s team at the prestigious Bocuse d’Or cooking competition in Lyon, France Jan. 29. Next month she’ll go back to school—at the New York Film Academy— on a full scholarship, and in April hopes to hike Mount Everest.

“Sometimes we set limitations for ourselves,” said Biniaz in an interview. “So this is a great way for me to say don’t give up—keep going for it.”

A foot injury kept Biniaz out of December’s global Miss Universe competition. The experience of sitting on the sidelines, instead of being on stage, strengthened her desire to achieve her goals.

In France she’ll be cheering on local chef Alex Chen of Moxie’s Classic Grill, who will represent Canada in a culinary competition that pits the best chefs from 24 countries against each other.

“This is a really, really big event. For fine dining chefs this is one of the biggest competitions in the world. For Canada to be participating in it is very very exciting,” said Biniaz.

After that, she’ll move to New York City to continue her education in a field where she’s already comfortable. Biniaz stars in the independent film Ambrosia, released last summer, and also stars Camyar Chai, the City of Richmond’s arts co-ordinator. The film, which was accepted in the Montreal World Film Festival last year, is

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the story of an Iranian-Canadian couple whose dream of an exciting future in Vancouver is derailed.

Biniaz has signed on as executive producer of a new film project exploring the shame South Asian girls are made to feel following abuse.

Biniaz, a graduate of R.C. Palmer, also continues to bring awareness to numerous causes.

On Everest, she plans to plant a pink flag in honour of one such cause—raising awareness of bullying.

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Support those hurt most by NHL lockout

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ow that the millionaires and the billionaires have resolved how they will split up their pie, the NHL once again expects sports fans to forget the past seven hockeyless months and come crawling back.

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said in August he was confident the NHL would recover from the lockout because, “we have the world’s greatest fans.”

Apparently, having the world’s greatest fans means having the abil-

ity to walk all over them.

Sports fans in Richmond and across the Lower Mainland have long supported NHL hockey with an intensity normally reserved for religious fundamentalism.

But with talks of fan boycotts, certainly some sports fans are tired of being disrespected by a league that takes their support for granted.

Of course, the NHL isn’t only game in town. Many other professional sports organizations, such as the Vancouver Giants, Vancouver Whitecaps, and B.C. Lions, offer as good or better bang for your

sports entertainment buck.

And every time the NHL can’t get their act together, an increasing number of local sports fans discover there is more out there than just the Vancouver Canucks.

While Canadian hockey fans have a masochistic relationship with the NHL, and seem more than willing to endure any and all abuse from the league, American fans aren’t quite so forgiving.

But as NHL hockey returns to the arenas and television screens, spare a thought for those who have been hurt most by the lock out.

Local restaurants, pubs, sports bars, memorabilia shops, and cab drivers.

The people who own and work at these local businesses are your neighbours, family, and friends.

Because the NHL and NHLPA couldn’t play nice, ordinary folks suffered the economic fallout.

So if you do choose to return to following NHL hockey, why not go and watch the games at your local pub or sports bar, and take a cab home.

These businesses live off the crumbs of NHL’s pie, and if anyone is deserving of your entertainment dollar, surely it’s them.

Resolving to eat better in 2013

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ood security is about bringing greater awareness of food issues and ensuring that Richmond’s citizens have control over their food and food choices.

A fundamental tenet of this work is strengthening farming. In order to have a strong farm economy we need a healthy and productive land base and farm community.

Recently, it has come to a tipping point where our stewards of the land can no longer focus on the difficult and risky task of food production and must now become vigilant against the loss and contamination of prime agricultural lands.

Even with an ever growing urban land base, Richmond has managed to retain agricultural land and activities over the past hundred years. While the original settlers of Lulu Island were agrarians, fisher folk and pioneers; the City has transformed into a municipality that has been proud of its agricultural legacy. As of the 2011 Census, a total of 5,563 ha of land was zoned agricultural (570 hectares) or was within

Last Monday, a number of farmers and community members attended the city’s general purposes committee and it was clear that mayor and council were equally perturbed by the lack of enforceable rules.

the Agricultural Land Reserve (4,993 hectares). Of this total land base, 3,072 hectares of Richmond land were farmed by 211 farms which grossed $48.6 million.

A growing issue, made visible by local farmers and residents down at Finn Rd, is around putting improper fill materials (concrete, asphalt, rebar, red bricks, plastic, and gas filters) of unknown source onto agricultural lands that have a high potential for contamination. Without knowing the actual components, there is a definite need to have certification for fill that is going to end up on agricultural lands.

It’s not often discussed, but soil is effectively a non-renewable resource as it takes generations for healthy productive soils to develop. As well, due to our region’s flood plain

nature, we no longer have the accumulation of silts and clays that would naturally occur from occasional flooding.

Last Monday evening, a number of farmers and community members attended the city’s general purposes committee and it was clear that mayor and council were equally perturbed by the lack of enforceable rules and powers to deal with siting fill on agricultural lands.

While a stop-work-order was issued, the provincial capacity to address farm and non-farm issues is stretched. The need for local and flexible oversight is abundantly clear and we should continue to support our Richmond staff, elected officials and farmers for their efforts in achieving local control and long-term vision of sustainable agriculture.

It is certain that the

placement of fill and use as a road will ensure that this land base will no longer have the ability to grow food.

If the proposed tree nursery fails, the cost of remediation of land, including – proper disposal, building soil fertility, and continued monitoring and testing for contaminants, would be beyond the ability of any farmer to take on. Nor does it appear that the accountability for this loss of productive land falls to the landowner or to the province.

Other municipalities, such as Langley, have implemented bylaws that require a permit for removal and deposit of soil which have helped address these issues.

This upcoming Monday evening, January 28th 2013, Mayor and Council will be voting on a stron-

ger soil bylaw. Protecting farmland is in everyone’s interest. Speak in favour of local control over farmland by attending this important meeting. Food security in our region continues to be an issue.

By eroding our farmlands with contaminated materials we harm ourselves and future citizens’ ability to achieve a sustainable food system.

Richmond Food Security Society works to ensure that all people in the community have access to safe, nutritious, culturally appropriate foods that strengthen our environment and society.

If you want to contribute and learn more about our activities, visit our website at www. richmondfoodsecurity.org Colin Dring is executive director at Richmond Food Security Society.

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Council has already addressed the fill on ALR lands issue Editor: Re: the farm use issue on Finn Road.

I attended the “SRO” general purposes meeting last Monday at Richmond City Hall, which had the Finn Road Agricultural Land Reserve controversy on the agenda.

Being myself fairly well-versed regarding the ALR, the Agricultural Land Commission Act and regulations, I find it very unfortunate to state that it has been my experience that most ALR ideologues appear to be very ill-informed on the aforemen-

tioned. Such self-imposed ignorance leads to decisions and actions often based primarily on emotion and ultimately coalesced into the dreaded “mob” mentality. Monday’s meeting could best be described as “kangaroo court” meets “deer in headlights.”

Council and staff were clearly capitulating to a vocal minority, and, in my honest opinion, were desperately trying to appease the mob.

Council has already addressed this fill on ALR lands issue via the soil bylaw 8094 passed in 2007. Given

that fact, there was no evidence that the Finn Road site proponents was doing anything illegal. However, late into Monday’s GP meeting, lo and behold, as if on cue, copies of a five page document from the ALC dated Jan. 18 were submitted to those in attendance. It appeared that some agreement with the ALC had been cobbled together over the weekend to break the gridlock and allow the Finn Road project to continue. This 11th hour “enforcement” seemed to warrant the applause of the majority

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of the audience. However, council and staff still wanted to micromanage the situation and layer on more red tape , but clearly this item was still a legalese minefield. This is typical of what happens when the ALC Act and local government bylaws interact; they often mix like oil and water.

What some of these more radical ALR ideologues seem to forget, if not outright ignore, is that they are parking on public property to block legal access to private property. They are also under the delusion they have

widespread community support. No, in fact, what these ALR ideologues are doing is fomenting an inevitable backlash by fed-up ALR property owners whose rights are increasingly being trampled on and are being further expropriated without compensation. Enough is enough.

This Finn Road issue could ultimately become a major turning point regarding the ALR’s future, both in Richmond and rest of B.C. R.A. Hoegler Richmond

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Alzheimer’s Walk honours local resident Inaugural Walk for Memories at BCIT Aerospace Centre

by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter Patrick Tham can’t imagine where his family would be if it wasn’t for the help from the people at Alzheimer Society of B.C. and the programs they offer.

“Where would the Tham family be...? In a word, LOST,” he wrote in an e-mail.

Tham’s father Michael is the honouree of the first annual Richmond Walk for Memories, which will be hosted this Sunday, Jan. 27, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the BCIT Aerospace Technology Centre, 3800 Cessna Dr., in Richmond. Registration is at 9 a.m.

It was three years ago that Tham’s

family received the news that Michael—originally from Singapore before moving to Richmond three decades ago—had early-stage Alzheimer’s.

The Thams suspect he has had it for much longer, but following his diagnosis, Michae has undergone three memory tests, and his scores have remained stable.

“We understand there is no cure so a stable score is good news,” Patrick said.

Patrick ‘s father was once active, energetic and social. Today, he’s much more quiet and he tires easily.

“He doesn’t seem to want to do much. Except for one thing. When he’s at Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s Mind in Motion program, he smiles and laughs (along with Mum) a lot more than at home.”

Seeking support following Michael’s diagnosis, the Thams reached out to the Alzheimer

Society, and were among the first to participate in the First Link and Minds in Motion programs.

While the programs have been great, so are the people who provide them and the families they’ve gotten to know who are facing something similar.

“Whether it’s tossing and passing balls during fitness hour, or playing Jenga during social hour, my Dad and Mum are transformed by this simple yet effective god-send of a program,” he said.

First Link is an early intervention program offered by the Alzheimer Society of B.C. which is designed to link individuals and families affected by the disease with services and support as soon as possible after their diagnosis.

“But Minds in Motion is just one of the many ways First Link has helped our family,” Patrick said.

“It has connected us to amazing (society) staff members like Kate,

Patrick (back), Susan and Michael Tham.

Anthony, Michele to name just a few and also to education programs and support groups. Along the way, Mum (who doesn’t drive) has learnt to use the Handydart service and developed a supportive and social network with

a couple of ladies who are going through the same experiences as she is right now. Through First Link, we also met our wonderful Nurse/ Case Manager who explained what services are available to support both my Dad and Mum.” Patrick believes all families in B.C. affected by Alzheimer’s should have access to First Link.

“I appreciate resources are limited during these trying economic times. But (the society) has been able to show we actually save money by helping families support their loved ones at home for as long as possible,” he said.

Patrick is hoping locals will help out the 70,000 people battling Alzheimer’s during January’s Alzheimer Awareness month by taking part in the walk.

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Children’s Arts Fest nears Fifth annual Richmond event will draw school groups before opening to the public Feb. 11 The fifth annual Children’s Arts Festival, offering a variety of interactive art activities led by professionals, will be held at Richmond Cultural Centre Feb. 11—B.C.’s first Family Day holiday.

A highlight this year includes a presentation and book signing by bestselling author of Pete the Cat by Eric Litwin, who will read from his book Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes, along with other musical stories.

Fans are encouraged to bring their books or stuffed animals for signing. Tickets to his presentation are $10.

The festival will offer a variety of 90-minute Creativity Classes, led by accomplished artists in dance, circus, musical theatre, cartooning, animation, clay, painting and puppet-making.

Admission is $10 per class (excludes animation, which is $30).

For those wishing to enjoy the Children’s Arts Festival without registering for a Creativity Class, a $5 wristband will provide drop-in access to all of the performances and Imagination Stations including balloon twisting, face painting, origami and more. The wristband also includes admission to Minoru Aquatic Centre and Minoru Arenas on Feb. 11.

Food vendors will be at the cultural centre’s plaza for the event.

Four other festival days leading up to Feb. 11 are reserved for school groups. On Feb. 11, the public portion of the festival, activities run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information visit childrensartsfestival.ca. To register for Creativity Classes or to purchase tickets to see Eric Litwin, visit richmond.ca/register or call 604-276-4300.

Families are also encouraged to bring nonperishable food items to fill the Arts Truck parked in the plaza, with proceeds to the Richmond Food Bank.

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Thor performing at the Steveston Salmon Festival in 1976. The band is reuniting for a 40th anniversary concert.

Richmond band reunites after 35 years apart Thor to stage a Saturday night concert at South Arm Community Hall

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local band popular at school dances and community events in the 1970s is reuniting for the first time in 35 years to play a concert at South Arm Community Hall.

Thor, formed in 1972 by a trio of Grade 7 James Whiteside Elementary school students, will be back on stage with all original

members on Saturday, Jan. 26 at 7 p.m.

“We’re pretty blown away by the response we’ve got,” said Brad Kilburn, the group’s bassist.

“I thought we’d be playing in front of 50 people, now it’s looking like we might sell out.”

In the early ’70s, Kilburn and his buddies were digging what they heard on the radio. The Rolling Stones, the Beatles, Chuck Berry—the 12-year-olds figured they could be rock stars too.

“The fact we had no idea how to play any instrument didn’t seem to bother us,” said Kilburn.

The kids got their hands on some used instruments, amplifiers and recording equipment, and taught themselves how to play. By year’s end the three friends were playing school dances. They played original

songs and covers of popular radio hits.

Thor picked up a few more members and took their act around town, even landing a gig at the Steveston Salmon Festival in 1976, where Kilburn met his future wife Barb, then Miss Richmond.

Thor lasted as long as high school did. Once band members graduated, they went their separate ways. Most continued to make music, including Kilburn, who played with Barney Bentall before family became a priority and he embarked on a long career with Air Canada.

Kilburn had tucked away his bass guitar for 28 years but recently started playing again, nudged by former bandmate Johnny Fatiaki, a regular performer at the Pumphouse Pub

on Blundell Road.

When word got out of two former Thor members, now living in London, England, were returning home for a visit, the door to a 40th anniversary reunion show opened. Joining Kilburn and Fatiaki on stage are other Thor alumni: Martin Tanaka, Korianne Tylor (formerly Val White), Jimi Coletsis and Steve Braithwaite.

Kilburn isn’t sure why so many people remember Thor. It could be, he said, a longing for simpler times.

“I’m not sure if it’s that old adage, we look backwards to where we have been to see who we are now, or whether it’s nostalgia or what it is.”

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Russian singers Anjelika Varum and Leonid Agutin will perform at River Rock Casino Resort Jan. 29.

Russian singing stars in town for Tuesday concert Anjelika Varum and Leonid Agutin performing at River Rock Two popular Russian singers will perform at River Rock Casino Resort next Tuesday.

Married stars Anjelika Varum and Leonid Agutin will be on stage Jan. 29 for an evening concert.

This will be their third trip to Metro Vancouver, according to organizer Lev Popok, who noted two weeks later the singers will perform a concert at the State Kremlin Palace in Moscow to mark Valentine’s Day. The pair have a long history in music. Varum is the

daughter of a noted composer and received a firstclass musical education. According to her biography, Varum had her eye on an acting career, but the stage pulled her into a singing career.

Today she’s not only a singer, but also an actor noted for roles on TV, film and theatre.

Agutin is a graduate of the Moscow Jazz School.

He studied at the State University of Culture, winning numerous competitions. Today he’s a wellknown musician and composer in Russia who also regularly tours the United States.

Tickets to the 8 p.m. show, $65 to $95, at ticketmaster.ca or 1-855-985-5000.

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Hosted by Richmond Chorus, Richmond Sings! will include children from local elementary schools, youth from high schools, church choirs and community groups.

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Off-season weddings offer everybody savings Couples can get much more bang for their buck during fall and winter weddings

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But for prospective brides and grooms looking to get much more value for their hard-earned dollars, offseason weddings are a great alternative. And the savings extend to well beyond the costs of the venue rentals, food and beverages.

Lucy Chan, a professional wedding planner for Richmond’s Key Events and Weddings, said while hotels don’t change their rental rates between seasons, they are more willing to negotiate with clients when demand for room space is lower.

Depending on a couple’s budget, and what they plan to serve their guests, in some cases a hotel will lower their venue rental rate, wave other costs, or expand or upgrade menu options.

Couples shopping between Richmond hotels for the best deals will find hotel managers more willing to provide incentives for their business.

Whether it’s waved fees for linen rentals, or upgraded dinner menu items, or a reduction in rental rates, those are all potential savings during slow seasons when hotels face the alternative of idle event space.

But it’s not just the time of year that can save couples; the day of the week can too.

Couples opting to have their weddings on a weekday, rather than on the traditional Saturday or Sunday, may find

photo by Vincent Wong—Visionnouvelle Photography Getting married in the wedding off-season may require umbrellas, but brides and grooms can save a lot of money.

more alternatives, and a greater willingness among hotels to compete for their business.

Chan is in the midst of organizing a wedding for an upcoming Monday for a couple, though that date

wasn’t selected to save money. Rather, it was a feng shui master who pointed them in that direction.

Couples considering a large wedding with many out-of-town guests might also want

to take into consideration the costs incurred by their family and friends.

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to save money—and reduce stress while increasing wedding day enjoyment—is to hire a professional wedding planner.

While the cost for an extensive consultation at Key Events begins

at $500, Chan said this can go a long way to reducing the stress a prospective bride will feel as her big day approaches.

Generally, a wedding planner’s services for an average-sized wedding

is about $2,000, Chan said, but a lot of that investment can result in equal amount of savings elsewhere.

Whether it’s reducing hard costs through vendors, or saving the time spent comparisonshopping between businesses, or reducing the stress felt by couples overwhelmed by organizing their wedding, Chan said couples have often expressed delight at their decision to hire her.

At this time of year, right after the start of the year, Chan is often called upon for her expertise by couples who want to get married in a matter of weeks.

“Every year we have someone like that, couples giving us six or eight weeks notice,” she said.

Hiring someone who does wedding planning for a living is almost essential in making this a reality.

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‘It’s almost like an insurance policy’ From Page 19 Hiring a wedding planner to work on the big day itself can also save a lot of headaches, Chan said.

She recalls a wedding where 260 people had RSVP’d, but the party grew to more than 330 people when a group intending to surprise the bride and groom showed up.

This all happened at a Richmond restaurant, and the manager had to scramble to look for chairs and plates, going so far as to borrow them from other restaurants.

The dinner service had to be delayed until everybody was there,

and the couple was greeting guests for more than two hours.

While dinner didn’t start until 9:30 p.m., the event was a success, with the food preparation delayed in the kitchen until everyone was seated. The grateful couple said they couldn’t have pulled it off without her, and what went down that night spun off into other wedding services for guests.

“It all turned out great.”

Chan said she understands that couples on a tight budget want to minimize costs. But sometimes hiring a wedding planner is worth every penny, not only in terms of dollars, but in terms of time and stress.

She’s a firm believer that a couple deserves to completely enjoy their wedding night without all the aggravation that might come with wedding planning and sweating the minor details.

There was one time when a couple’s flowers arrived, and not only were they the wrong colour, but they were the wrong type.

That error was quickly remedied, but she said that can be enough to put an alreadystressed-out bride over the edge.

“It’s almost like an insurance policy. A couple should enjoy their big night, not worry about flowers and the timing of food service.”

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Tips for writing your own wedding vows

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wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime event for many couples, so brides and grooms wish for the event to be momentous and memorable.

As such, couples are increasingly integrating personal nuances into their ceremonies and receptions to tailor weddings to their unique visions. The desire to include personalized wedding vows continues to be a popular trend.

If you are considering personalized wedding vows, first realize that it may not be a simple task. That's because you want the message conveyed to be dear to your heart, and that can be challenging when faced with the pressures and planning of the rest of the wedding. That isn't to say that writing your own vows is impossible. Here are some guidelines for personalizing your ceremony with your own sentiments.

•Schedule time for writing. Amid the bustle of dress fittings and interviews with photographers, it can be easy to put off the important task of writing vows for another day. But as any great writer can attest, it takes writing -- and rewriting -- to achieve a finished product you can be proud of. Give the task of writing your vows your undivided attention. Mark it in on your calendar or set a reminder on your computer just as you would any other appointment.

•Be aware of ceremony guidelines. It is best to check with your officiant and confirm that personalized wedding vows are allowed. During civil ceremonies it's often acceptable to customize vows as you see fit.

However, during religious ceremonies there may be lines of scripture that need to be read or certain passages required.

•Jot down your feelings.

Writing your Answer some questions about what marriage means own vows can to you and how you feel be a way to inabout your spouse. Try clude personal to avoid trite sayings and think from your heart and expressions personal experiences. Think of love into a about what is the most important thing you want to couple's wedpromise to your future partner. These notes can serve ding day. as the starting points for the actual vows.

•Read inspirational writings. Perhaps there is an author or a poet who inspires you? You can quote certain writers in your vows or let the tone of their works help shape the words of your vows.

•Decide on a tone. Although the day is based on love and affection, you may not feel comfortable spouting words of adoration in front of friends and family. Feel free to tap into your unique personality. Humour can be used if it aligns with the way you normally express your affections. Be sure to weave this tone into more traditional passages to create a cohesive expression of your feelings.

•Establish an outline. Put together all of the words and phrases you've jotted down into an outline to help you organize the flow of the vows, using these words as a blueprint for the vows and building upon them.

Make sure the vows will be concise. Aim for your entire speech to be around 1 minute in length to keep everyone engaged and the ceremony moving along.

•Put everything together. Draft your vows and then practice them by reading out loud. You want to avoid long sentences or anything that trips you up. Although large words may sound impressive, they could make the vows seem too academic and not necessarily heartfelt. Enlist the help of a friend or two to act as your audience to see if the vows sound good and are easily understandable.

Writing your own vows can be a way to include personal expressions of love into a couple's wedding day. Public speaking is seldom easy, nor is finding the perfect words to convey feelings about a future spouse.

However, with some practice and inspiration, anyone can draft personalized vows.

If you are considering personalized wedding vows, first realize that it may not be a simple task.

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•Think about choosing separates. The bridesmaids can mix and match tops and bottoms to find a fit that works.

This may enable a woman with a larger bust size to select a top with supportive straps while another bridesmaid can opt for strapless. Many stores have increased their inventory of separates because of their growing popularity.

•Choose one colour and then let the bridesmaids choose the style they like the best for themselves. The look will still be cohesive, but it won't be boring with one type of gown.

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But statistics now indicate that there may be shifting preferences in the time of the year for marriages. According to the U.S. National Center for Health Statistics, July and August are now the most popular months for tying the knot in the United States. September and October have also gained momentum as premier months.

Explanations for this shift vary, but it may have something to do with changing weather patterns and warmer weather now arriving later in the season than in the past. Also, getting married later in the year may make it easier for couples to secure their first choice of wedding venues.

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Past Ethel Tibbits winners sought for this year’s event Organizers reaching out to 20 years worth of winners

by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter The behind-the-scenes work for the 20th annual Ethel Tibbits Women of Distinction Awards is well underway, but with the March 2013 event looming, organizers are now focusing on reaching out to former winners.

So if you are a former winner, or know of somebody who is, please alert them to the fact that organizers are trying to track them down.

Former winners are asked to e-mail ethels@richmondreview. com with their contact information, as organizers have a special unveiling in mind for the 2013 fundraising luncheon that benefits Nova House, a shelter for women and their children escaping domestic violence.

Since 1994, the Ethels have recognized the invaluable contributions women have made to making the Richmond community a great place to live, work and play.

With Nova House being the luncheon’s primary beneficiary, the bulk of the $200,000 raised over the past 20 years has

gone to support services for women.

The special 20th anniversary is an important milestone for the Ethels, named after the pioneering former publisher of The Richmond Review who was known for being a firebrand and for raising social issues that were taboo at that era, including voicing her disagreement with the government’s decision to intern people of Japanese descent during World War II. If you haven’t been contacted already, organizers are hoping to contact the following Ethels winners: 1994, Arts—Eva Baker, Business— Georgina Evans, Community—Arlene Lawson, Sports—Camille Noel; 1995, Arts—Jackie Lee-Son, Business—Priya Aswani, Community— Norma Suarez-Jordan, Sports—Carol Biely; 1996, Arts—Agnes Thompson, Business— Gail Terry, Community— Charolotte Diamond, Sports—Trish Nicholson; 1997, Arts—Trudy Morse, Business—Janice Barnes, Community— Frances Clark, Sports— Gayle Guest; 1998 Arts—Page HopeSmith, Business—Shelley Leonhardt, Community—Lynne Bigg, Sports— Dolly Des Rochers; 1999, Arts—Audrey Coutts, Business—Linda Shirley, Sports—Colleen Lobelsohn, Community—Julie Halfnights; 2000, Arts—Eva Baker,

Haines, Business—Soo Wong, Community— Rev. Margaret Cornish, Sports—Kim Seaborn, Youth—Ivy Wan, Pioneer—Lois Carson-Boyce; 2011, Arts—Cherelle Jardine, Business—Carol Reichert, Community— Judi Merrell, Sports—Linda Strelau, Youth—Perri Tutelman. Pioneer—Sally Houston; 2012, Arts—Adrienne Moore, Business—Tiffany Kirk, Community—Linda Reid, Sports—Denise Coutts, Youth—Maggie Kong, Pioneer—Olive Bassett and Jennifer Larsen.

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BCLC seeks new casino site Delta, Langley, White Rock and First Nations are on the radar

by Jeff Nagel Black Press South of Fraser communities from Delta to Langley will now be considered for a new casino to replace the South Surrey proposal narrowly rejected by Surrey council.

B.C. Lottery Corp. president and CEO Michael Graydon said a call for expressions of interest from nearby communities is likely that would include White Rock and First Nations such as the Semiahmoo band, which has indicated some interest.

“If you circle that South Surrey/ White Rock area, we would certainly entertain any opportunities in communities like that,” he said.

“We’re very open to any opportunities that may potentially exist now that Surrey has decided they don’t want it.”

Graydon said BCLC would then look at transferring the gaming licence for slots Gateway Casinos holds at the former Newton bingo hall in Surrey to the new site to “recreate what they were trying to do in South Surrey.”

The Semiahmoo reserve is just across Highway 99 from the rejected site and would have some of its benefits – notably proximity to the

border to intercept some Canadians who will otherwise gamble in the U.S. But Graydon cautioned the reserve would require sewer and water infrastructure upgrades to service a four-star hotel and he was unsure adequate land could be assembled in nearby White Rock.

A new site would be picked based on how well it would tap demand from local gamblers without unduly competing with existing casinos, Graydon said. Other considerations would include whether strong infrastructure is in place and how much capital investment would be required.

Some casino opponents at last week’s public hearings argued the $100-million casino/entertainment project with 600 slot machines should be located further north, either in an industrial area like Port Kells or close to SkyTrain access.

But Graydon ruled out northern sites near Highway 1 as being too close by road to existing casinos such as Boulevard, Starlight and Grand Villa.

He said Gateway may also want to consider a larger expansion of its Cascades casino and convention centre in Langley City instead of a new site.

It could also opt to keep the Newton licence and seek to fully develop it as a community gaming centre, he added.

But Graydon said Surrey council’s surprise 5-4 rejection means BCLC will not consider any new site in Surrey at this time, echoing earlier comments by gaming minister

Rich Coleman.

“Surrey’s very difficult to deal with unfortunately because of what we’ve just been through,” Graydon said. “I just don’t feel we have a level of comfort in dealing with the city at this particular time based on what we’ve just experienced.”

He said he respects opposing councillors who clearly signalled their objections to a casino far in advance, but scolded Mayor Dianne Watts in particular for casting the deciding vote against the casino after giving no sign of having second thoughts up to that point.

He said he was “dismayed” to read statements by Watts this week that she began harbouring doubts about the project starting last fall.

“If that was so I wish she would have respected our relationship enough to bring those concerns to the forefront,” Graydon said. “She didn’t and we never really heard any concerns on this proposal. All we heard was support going forward.

“I don’t know what changed at the last minute,” he added. “Hopefully some day Mayor Watts will take the time to articulate it to us so that we can move on and learn from the experience.”

Graydon said the project was a good fit with Surrey’s long term vision for the Highway 99/Morgan Crossing area and that local opposition was “mild” compared to other proposals BCLC has championed.

BCLC estimated it would have captured up to $30 million a year in betting by B.C. gamblers who now go across the border to the nine U.S. casinos between here and

Seattle.

“Council has spoken,” Graydon said. “We’ll pack our bags and move on.”

He also said an expansion of Fraser Downs racetrack/casino wouldn’t be an option because it’s owned by rival Great Canadian Gaming and past assessments have concluded it wouldn’t generate a strong enough return on the required investment.

The decision came just over two years after Vancouver rejected a giant casino downtown beside BC Place to replace the Edgewater casino.

BCLC is still preparing to relocate the Edgwater casino to BC Place without an expansion in gaming.

Asked if the North Shore – previously identified by BCLC as B.C.’s largest market without gambling facilities – could host one new casino, Graydon said it was unlikely.

A community gaming centre on the North Shore may be proposed, he said, but called the market too small to support a full-size casino, noting the relocated Edgewater casino will be on transit and well positioned to serve the area.

First Nations host some gaming centres in B.C., including one on the Sea-to-Sky highway near Squamish, and receive 10 per cent of gaming profits in the same way as other host communities.

Surrey would have received an extra $3.1 million in gaming profits per year, nearly doubling what it now receives from Fraser Downs and Newton.

The province took in more than $1.5 billion in slot machine and

The proposed South Surrey casino and entertainment complex was rejected by Surrey city council 5-4 last Friday.

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B.C. now has more than 9,700 slot machines at 17 casinos and more than 2,100 slots at various community gaming centres.

Delta, Langley mayors react to casino prospects Delta Mayor Lois Jackson is betting her residents would be strongly opposed to any new casino proposed in one of their neighbourhoods.

“I think we’d have a lot of opposition to it,” she said after BCLC CEO Michael Graydon said Delta may be one option.

“On the basis of my own gut feeling, I would prefer not to have one in my community. I know they’re a wonderful cash cow, but money isn’t everything.”

Jackson said there are already “a lot” of casinos in the Lower Mainland.

Langley City Mayor Peter Fassbender said it’s too early to tell whether his community and council might support a gambling expansion at Gateway’s Cascades casino if it was accompanied by an expansion of other facilities there.

He said the hotel isn’t big enough to attract larger conventions and the theatre can’t be used by those under 19 because the only access is through the casino.

“We’re not simply looking for an expansion of our casino,” he said.

“The hotel expanding, the conventon centre expanding, the theatre expanding and being accessible to more of the community – those might all be pieces of the puzzle.”

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Everything you need under one roof The BC Home + Garden Show is coming to BC Place on Feb. 20 to 24, and bringing with it a host of events, exhibitors and inspiration for everything home related.

One of the most popular sections at the show is the HGTV Main Stage. It will feature HGTV celebrities such as Paul Lafrance, host of Decked Out, and Sarah Daniels and Philip DuMoulin, co-hosts of Urban Suburban.

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Morgan Crossing is ringing in the New Year with a great price on all remaining Focus homes until Jan. 31.

The Focus homes are two- and threebedroom condominiums in the heart of the popular village, and Director of Sales Bryan Woolley says they’ve proven to be very popular.

“The homes are really well-designed,” he says, adding, “Now is the time to buy ... these homes are priced to sell.”

With spacious floorplans ranging from 922 to 1,270 square feet and plenty of amazing features such as engineered wood flooring, gorgeous countertops and an open-plan layout, buyers will easily find things to love about their new home.

The biggest draw of the homes at Morgan Crossing is the amazing village lifestyle that you get when you purchase here. The village has shopping, dining, community events and amenities right outside your front door. The homes at Focus are located directly above Thrifty Foods, so going grocery shopping is incredibly easy.

“You don’t have to stock up on groceries if you don’t want to,” says Woolley. “It’s just two minutes from your home into the store. You can do it during a commercial break!”

If you’re craving a dinner out, Morgan Crossing offers you a range of choices from White Spot to Pita Pit. When it’s time for dessert, Mink A Chocolate Cafe or Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt is right around the corner.

Shopping is simple at the variety of stores at Morgan Crossing, from Jacob to Town Shoes to Winners. Even a workout is right outside, with the Steve Nash Sports Club in the village.

“People fall in love with the village,” Woolley says. “It sets Morgan Crossing apart.”

The community feel is especially important.

“The social possibilities really attract people,” says Woolley. In fact, he notes that the events at Morgan Crossing continue to bring residents out in droves. Past events have included car shows, fashion shows and movie nights.

A wide range of people have purchased homes at Morgan Crossing, from downsizers to young firsttime buyers. This makes for a good mix of people around and plenty of opportunities to chat with new people, Woolley says.

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Morgan Crossing as well, as you won’t need a car to complete all of your errands, and you may find yourself entertaining at home a lot more often instead of heading out on the town because everything is right at your fingertips. This also saves you a lot of time, meaning you can spend more of it doing the things you really want to do rather than rushing around trying to get everything done before finally being able to head home after a long day.

For more information, visit the real estate presentation centre at 103157755 Croyden Dr., South Surrey, next to Thrifty Foods in the village, open daily (except Fridays) from noon until 5 p.m. Condos start at just $269,900 during the promotion. Call 604-5821336 or visit www.morgancrossing.ca.

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B.C. targets digital media with new campus

by Tom Fletcher Black Press A $113 million pledge to create a worldclass campus for Emily Carr University of Art + Design will help B.C. remain competitive in the fast-changing digital media industry, says B.C.’s minister in charge of arts and culture.

Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Bill Bennett joined Premier Christy Clark at a warehouse district in East Vancouver Wednesday to announce the new home for Emily Carr, to be completed by 2016.

The site is already home to a master’s program in digital media co-sponsored by Emily Carr, B.C. Institute of Technology Simon Fraser

University and the University of B.C. Bennett said he met with representatives of the 4,000 movie and TV people who staged a rally Tuesday to call for more tax breaks for the B.C. industry. Bennett and Clark have ruled out further tax credits to match more generous programs in Ontario and Quebec.

Bennett acknowledged that B.C. has lost some major movie projects to other Canadian and U.S. locations, but he said B.C. already provides generous tax breaks and Vancouver’s reputation for technical work remains strong.

“When those films are shot, guess where they come for post-production work? They come back here,” Bennett said. “And it’s graduates from this school, and future graduates who will do that kind of work.”

First Port Mann toll bills in the mail The first batch of more than 620,000 monthly statements or invoices are being mailed out to users of the new Port Mann Bridge.

Most won’t owe anything yet because they haven’t used up all of the $30 credit for 20 free trips they got for registering by Dec. 1 with the TReO electronic tolling system.

Registered customers who haven’t crossed the bridge yet won’t get a statement but can check their account online at www.treo.ca.

About 370,000 statements are going out to registered TReO customers – whose credit cards or bank accounts are automatically deb-

ited for tolls after the credit runs out.

Another 250,000 invoices are being mailed to unregistered drivers who have used the bridge and were detected by licence plate cameras.

With more than two million crossings and transactions happening each month, TReO officials say they expect some errors will turn up.

Unregistered car drivers will see their tolls jump to $3 in March if they don’t sign up before then. Those who do register by the end of February lock in the $1.50 introductory toll on regular vehicles for a full year.

OPEN: SATURDAY 2 – 4 9420 BAKERVIEW DRIVE BUILDER’S DREAM – 70’x120’ CLEAN LOT. Southern exposure. NO trees. NO ditches. NO easements. On quiet side of upscale homes.

Excellent neighbourhood of schools, shopping, transit & South Arm Community centre. SOLID 3 bedroom, 1.5 baths, huge heated workshop – 22’x24’. Build. Hold. Invest. ASKING $1,088,000.

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BUILD. HOLD. INVEST. or OPERATE DAYCARE BUSINESS OppORTUNITy KNOCKS IN DESIRABLE SAUNDERS AREA. RARE 77’x117’ – 9,018 SQ.fT LOT. Well kept 3 bedroom, 1.5 baths, private deck and backyard.

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Magnificent home located on a 76 x 120’, 9120 sq ft lot designated multi family? (neighbour indicates they will also sell). Develop now or own a piece of Richmond’s history while investing in the future. This grand old home is a Richmond landmark! Its a visual delight with peaked dormers and gables, interior is also very appealing and mechanically sound with plumbing, wiring, heating updated. Most windows are original, original wood floors, 3 bedrooms up, very spacious main floor with updated bright kitchen and large den. Could be a suite down. Oozes charm! A great place to live, rent out or turn into townhouses. Note: not a designated “Heritage Home”. 7620 No 2 Road. $899,000

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Effectively 4 yrs old, this home has been totally remodelled and expanded with upmost quality and taste! All for a price not much higher than land value (66 x 106.5’). Over 2,700 sq ft features 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths (Ensuite is a dream!) gourmet kitchen, all new mechanical, electrical, plumbing, radiant heat, roof windows & doors. everything! Very tastefully decorated. Private backyard feat. multi level deck overlooking beautiful pool (great exercise and lots of fun) and hot tub surrounded by stamped concrete. Fabulous West Richmond Neighbourhood (no ditches, sidewalks curbs and gutters) close to shopping and dyke walks. This is a CAN’T MISS OPPORTUNITY! Open Saturday 2 - 4. 8600 Fairway Road. $1,099,000

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~ GORGEOUS TSAWWASSEN RANCHER ~ 5637 WELLSGREEN PL. • New to market • 2 bdrms & den, 2 baths • Over 2,000 sq.ft • Many upgrades • Lots of parking • 7,500 sq.ft. lot • Professionally landscaped • Asking $668,000

~ GREAT MOUNTAIN VIEWS • GREAT NEIGHBOURHOOD ~ 6860 MILLER ROAD

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• 3 bdrms & den • Many updates • Big, bright kitchen • Newer bathroom, roof, windows & floors • Huge master bedroom • Fully fenced, S/facing backyard • Asking $548,000

~ MARINER’S VILLAGE IN STEVESTON VILLAGE ~ #73 – 11491 7TH AVE.

• Beautiful view of the Gulf • 2 bdrm and den with 2 bath • Bright open floor plan • Recent updates • Newer furnace/hot water tank • Walk to shops and trails • Asking $479,000

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Captain Thomas James Harrison, Retired Air Canada Pilot 1920 – 2013 It is with sadness and deep sorrow that we have to say goodbye to our loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Jim was born in Vancouver, BC on May 15, 1920 and passed away on January 19, 2013 at Richmond General Hospital, Richmond, BC surrounded by his family. Jim was predeceased by his first wife Olive Agnes Sweeney and second wife Muriel Thelma Biggs, his children Barbara Jean Harrison, Bill Harrison (Gail) and son-in-law Alan Sauerbrei.

Jim is survived by his children Betty Anne (Ron), Linda (Mike), Jim (Val) and Tom and his stepchildren Debbie (John) and Bill.

He will be lovingly remembered by his fifteen grandchildren, twenty-five great-grandchildren and also numerous nieces and nephews.

Jim was a Flying Officer for the Royal Canadian Air Force during WWII. His devotion to duty was a source of inspiration not only to his crew but the whole squadron. He joined Air Canada in 1946 and retired in 1980.

A Celebration of Life to remember Jim will be held later in 2013. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Jim’s memory to a charity of your choice.

Delta Funeral Home (604) 946-6040

DOUGLAS HAIGH October 4, 1919 – January 15, 2013 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather and good friend in Richmond General Hospital. Doug passed away at the age of 93 surrounded by the love of his family. Predeceased by his wife Olive in June 2011 and son Murray in 1992. Doug enjoyed a long, active and comfortable life and was fortunate to live in his own home with his faithful pet dog and companion Sandy. He proudly served in the RCAF during WWII as a flight instructor, RCAF Reserves and as the first Commanding Officer (1957 to 1960) of the 655 Air Cadet Squadron – Sea Island Station.

He started his working career with BC Packers and retired from the Richmond Savings Credit Union.

Doug will be greatly missed by his daughters Linda (Bob) Stebbings of Tsawwassen and Janice (Tom) Carter of Port McNeill; 5 grandchildren – Bruce, Scott, Mark, Tammy and Randy; 6 great grandchildren Cohen, Colin, Scott, Alyssa, Karissa and Hannah; brother-in-law Ken; sisters-inlaw Val and June; nephews Mark, Danny, Bob and Alan.

His life is being honoured with a private cremation and family gathering.

The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to his care-givers Mari Fe and Grace, Dr. Cheryl Hau and the caring doctors and staff of Richmond General Hospital.

In lieu of flowers the family would like to suggest a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society.

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FARM WORKERS Richmond Country Farms

is now accepting applications for full time Seasonal Farm Labourers. Wage rate $10.25/hr. Approx. 50 + hrs/wk.

Approx. starting date April 1/13.

Duties include: planting, cultivating, weeding, harvesting, picking crops, general farm work, pruning.

Contact Desmond by fax: 604-448-0911or at 8400 No. 6 Rd., Richmond betwn 10am - 4pm. Mon. - Fri. or email: desmond@cmgolf.ca

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Attention: RooďŹ ng & Siding Installers Calgary’s # 1 Exterior’s company will be in your area recruiting for the following positions: skilled Roofers, Siders, Eavestroughers, Foreman & sub crews . Our Roofing & Exteriors Manager’s will be in the lower mainland on Wed, Jan 30th and Thurs, Jan 31st.

Please call Donavan at (587) 228-0473 to schedule an interview during those dates.

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POSITION: Foreman, Heavy Equipment Assembly & Deployment. Supervises, coordinates, and assists with the construction deployment of water treatment equipment and convey technical instructions. Capable of working in a fast paced environment, detailed oriented, and work well with other team members.

No trade certification required. Fax resume to : 604-324-0086

Secretary Clerk req’d Sal: $21/hr.

1-2yrs. exp. F/T, Pmt. Duties: Open and distribute regular and electronic mail. Schedule and confirm appointments. Order office supplies and maintain inventory.

Answer telephone and electronic enquiries and relay telephone calls and messages. Compile data using software and updates inventory, Lang: English. Location: Richmond, BC. Contact Garry, Verka Foods Products at jobsatverka@yahoo.ca or Fax: 604-214-0004

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Mega Cranes Ltd. an industry leader is seeking an energetic, aggressive self starter for a full time position. Required immediately. Must have inspectors ticket and Red seal. Will have hydraulic experience and must be able to read electrical and hydraulic schematics.

BENEFIT PACKAGE! Please contact Mike e-mail: mike@megacranes.com or fax 604.599.5250

• TRUCK MECHANICS • HOOKTENDERS • HEAVY DUTY MECHANICS • WELDERS • LOW BED DRIVERS

Required for a growing Lower Mainland logging company. Full Time opportunities.

Competitive Wages & BeneďŹ ts After 3 months Please fax: (1)604-796-0318 or e-mail: rick.tamihilog@shaw.ca

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Borrow Against Your Vehicle!

• MONEY TODAY! • Instant Approvals • No Credit Checks • Privacy Assured

www.topdogloans.com 604.503.BARK (2275)

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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

Need CA$H Today?

HELP WANTED

Optical Dispensing is a high-growth industry with good pay and job security. Train for a “Career With Vision�. START YOUR OWN BUSINESS!!

No Credit Checks!

Cash same day, local office.

HOME CARE

Assistance for elderly with errands, med prep & personal care.

Richmond. Call Judy 604-241-7580

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CLEANING SERVICES

Best House CLEANERS. Trusted & reliable. Filipino owned & operated, licensed.Prof. touch. Supplies incl’s.

House & Office. Move-In/Move-Out. Free Estimate! Daisy 604-727-2955

CONCRETE & PLACING

PLACING & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 34 Years Exp. Free Estimates.

HELP WANTED

Established utilities services company is seeking part time and full time METER READERS for Chilliwack, Surrey, Maple Ridge, Burnaby, Richmond, North Vancouver, Vancouver and surrounding areas. ‹ E_perience reading meters is considered an asset ‹ 4ust have a reliable vehicle ‹ 4ust be customer oriented ^ith good communications skills ‹ 4ust be capable of ^orking independently in various ^eather conditions ‹ 7hysically demanding Qob ‹ *ompany provided uniforms and training ‹ 7aid by piece rate paid per meter that you read ‹ 0f hired clean +rivers (bstract clean *riminal )ackground *heck and proof of business class vehicle insurance required ‹ Earning potential of appro_imately per hour Email resume to employment@olameter.com noting location of choice in the subQect line or fa_ to 877-864-2831

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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604-475-7077 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

Whether it's comic games you crave, you'll find something for the kid in you in the Classifieds!

DBathrooms DKitchens DCountertop Replacement DEntrance Doors DFrench Doors DSiding DSundecks DLaminate Floors DEnclosures DCeramic Tile DCustom Mouldings DReplacement Windows DInterior Painting

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

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS ALWAYS GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs, 20 yrs exp. Rain or shine.7dys/wk.Simon 604-230-0627

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

CALL FOR A FREE IN HOME ESTIMATE

COMPLETE Handyman Services.

Tile, drywall, carpentry, paint, flooring. All repairs. Dan 604-761-9717 NEW & REPAIR. Bath & Kitch, flrs, tiles, moulding, dry-wall, painting, plumbing, wiring. Job guaranteed.

WCB ins. Patrick 778-863-7100.

604-244-9153 Rona Building Centre 7111 Elmbridge Way Richmond, BC

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

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DRYWALL

130

HELP WANTED

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HELP WANTED

DRYWALL Reliable Work - Res. & Comm.

Mike 604-789-5268

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Deliver 2x week, Wednesdays and Fridays, right in your neighbourhood. Call our circulation department for information.

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BC B.C.COLLEGE COLLEGEOF OFOPTICS OPTICS

HELP WANTED

ELECTRICAL

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or email us at circulation@richmondreview.com

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www.PitStopLoans.com 604-777-5046

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EDUCATION

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or Fax: (1)604.534.3811

Forward Resume to Annish Singh Fax: 604-888-4749 E-mail: ars@cullendiesel.com

PERSONAL SERVICES

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WANT TO WORK OUTDOORS?

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

WE OFFER:

Union Shop - Full BeneďŹ ts

Mature persons with car or truck to deliver Yellow Pages™ Telephone Directories in Greater Vancouver.

Entry level promoters needed.

Room for travel and rapid advancement.

Must be outgoing and avail immediately

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Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic

Required for Western Star & Sterling Trucks of Vancouver Inc. Position available in Surrey location.

PHONE BOOKS

New Year New Career!

Up to $800/wk

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

mechanics@supersave.ca

DELIVERY PERSONS

Mon.- Fri. 8 am - 4 pm

TRADES, TECHNICAL

EXPERIENCED TRUCK PARTSMAN

For more info link on the link: http://www.epicroofing.ca/ about-epic/careers.html

Call 1-800-733-9675

TRADES, TECHNICAL

Richmond manufacturer requires an INDUSTRIAL SEWER with exp on industrial straight stitch and serger machines. Exp w/Fabric Cutting a plus. Hours are M to F - 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Above min. wages offered plus Extended Healthcare pkg Please forward resume by email, lynn@bfffoamcorp.com or fax 604-274-3627

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS

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.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

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PLUMBING

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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PETS

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BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOGS, pure bred at Diesel Kennel, 3 male, $1500. each. Call (604)869-5073

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FREE ESTIMATES Joe 604-250-5481

CHIHUAHUA, FEMALE, 1 year old, long hair, very sweet. $500. Call 604-794-7347

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German Shepherd Puppies, Top American Canadian bloodlines, wonderful temp, great conf. $850 & $1200.604-856-2004/604-908-7913

FULL PLUMBING SERVICES • Hvac Gas Fitting • Electrical *Free Est. *Licensed *Insured 24hr. Emergency Service

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

Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

C & C Electrical Mechanical

329 PAINTING & DECORATING www.paintspecial.com

JUNK REMOVAL

604-475-7077

Recycled Earth Friendly

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005

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

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On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL

604.587.5865

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

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

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

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Hauling Anything..

But Dead Bodies!!

20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE We Load or You Load !

AFFORDABLE INT/EXT painting.

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

ITALIAN MASTIFF(Cane Corso) P/B blue, 9 wks, 1st shots, tails/dew claws done $800 (604)308-5665 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 PRESA CANARIO P/B UKC, fawn Both parents approx. 20 to 150 lbs.

Call 604-302-2357

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YORKSHIRE Terrier pups, 3 males, ckc reg, micro-chipped, champion lines, (604)858-9758

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

TREE SERVICES

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

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

PETS PETS

ANTIQUES & VINTAGE

STEAMER CHEST, very old. curved top. needs some work. $50.

North Delta. 604-591-9740

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FERTILIZERS

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

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FURNITURE

MATTRESSES starting at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331 *NEW QUEEN MATTRESS SET* Pillow Top in Plastic. Mfr. Warranty Must Sell $200 ~ 604-484-0379

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MISC. FOR SALE

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

STEAMER CHEST, very old. curved top. needs some work. $50.

North Delta. 604-591-9740

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS Canuck Roofing All Roof Repairs Any job big or small. Free Est. *WCB *Insured *BBB 778-772-1969

REAL ESTATE 627

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

FIVE STAR ROOFING All kinds of re-roofing & repairs.

Free est. Reasonable rates.

(604)961-7505, 278-0375

GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt Shingles, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters. $80. 604-240-5362

$200 Low Flow Toilet Installations $500 on Endless Hot Water

AMERICAN BULLDOGS $800 Ready NOW. 1 Female, 1 Male Call for appt. (604)230-1999 BEAGLE PUPS, tri colored, good looking, healthy, vet check $700.

(604)796-3026. No Sunday calls

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES • DIFFICULTY SELLING ? • DifďŹ culty Making Payments?

No Equity? Expired Listing? Penalty?

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CLIPPER COVE Bachelor $850 1 Bdrm. from $980 2 Bdrm. from $1175 Great Building Excellent Location Close to Richmond Centre, Canada Line & Much More!

On-Site Manager, Pool & Sauna Included.

TRANSPORTATION

RENTALS

RENTALS

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748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION

AUTO FINANCING

#1 & Blundell, quiet home, near bus, furnished, cable, heat, light.

Avail Feb1. $455 (778)883-8096

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SUITES, LOWER

RICHMOND. 1/bdrm suite. Avail Feb 1. A/C. $800/mo. incl util. N/S, N/P. Call (604)761-2551 RICHMOND 4th/Granville. 2 Bdrm, $900 incl heat & hydro (no lndry).

NP/NS. Suit single (couple rent neg). Ref’s. March1. 604-244-7862 RICHMOND #4 & Williams. 2 Bdrm bsmt ste. Incl ldry. Avl Feb. 1st.

NS/NP. Refs req’d. $875/mo incl util 604-275-2909 or 604-839-2958.

To arrange a viewing, call Olga at 604.868.8968 QUIET Building 1 & 2 bdrm apts w/balcony, ht, hw, cable, steps to all transit, shops & schools, NS,NP Avail Now - move in bonus - from $900/m 604-241-3772

RICHMOND

1 & 2 Bdrms Available Immediately.

Located in central Richmond, close to all amenities & No. 5 Rd. Rent includes heat and hot water. Sorry no pets.

SHELTIES 3 SABLE. 7 mo. old F. spayed & both shots. Two 3 mo old one w/white body & spotted.

Loveable, sweet pups. 604-826-6311

604.220.JUNK(5865)

Northstar Painting Ltd.- The Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Small jobs - We do it all! Interior and Exterior Projects. Master Painters at Students Rates. WCB Safe, Reliable, Efficient & Quality Paint. 778.245.9069

CALL NOW FOR REBATES!

PETS

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

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BEAUTIFUL black Lab/Weimaraner puppies all black blue eyes 3F 3M. 6 wks. Ready Jan 28. Farm & family raised. $325. 604-852-7199

AFFORDABLE MOVING

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(OAC, conditions apply)

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Over 90 lenders, lower monthly payments, save $$ Best rates, free service & appraisals

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Rates. Different From the Rest.

604-721-4555.

From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

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Call 604-830-4002 or 604-830-8246 Visit our website: www.aptrentals.net

RICHMOND, E. Hamilton. 1 Bdrm bsmt ste. $700 incl utils/wifi & lndry.

Feb 1st. N/S, N/P. 604-782-3151

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

RICHMOND lrg 2 bdrm ste, alarm, fncd, nr trans/schl, ns/np $975 incl util, Feb 1. 604-720-3945, 273-4166

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HOMES FOR RENT

RICHMOND

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

BRIARGATE & PADDOCK

TOWNHOUSES 2 Bedrm + Den & 3 Bedrms Available Private yard, carport or double garage. Located on No. 1 & Steveston, No. 3 & Steveston. Landscape and maintenance included.

Call 604-830-4002 or 604-830-8246 Website www.aptrentals.net RICHMOND QUEENSGATE GARDENS Conveniently Located 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.

Professionally Managed by Colliers International Call (604) 841-2665

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

RICHMOND. 3 bdrm 2 bath 1/2 duplex, 4/appli, 5491 Blundell. Avail Immd. $1000. Refs. 604-240-5322.

RICHMOND, Broadmoor. Newly reno’d 5bdr 2bath, lrg recrm & yard, 4 appli’s. No pets, ref’s req’d, avail now. $1650/m +utils. 604-763-5532.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Notice is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the Estate of LORANNE DENISE BOHUN aka LORANNE DENISE LISTER, Deceased, who died on May 15, 2012, are hereby required to send them to the: Administrator, MARK VINCENT LISTER c/o Kahn Zack Ehrlich Lithwick LLP, before February 22, 2013, after which date the Administrator will distribute the said Estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the claims of which he has notice.

By: PERRY S. EHRLICH Barrister and Solicitor Kahn Zack Ehrlich Lithwick LLP - 270-10711 Cambie Road Richmond, BC V6X 3G5

Notice to Creditors and Others

RICHMOND. Newly renod, 3 bd w/priv 2 bd ste down. Ensuite, F/P, h/w flrs, deck., strorage, lndry carprt Fncd. N/P. $2395. 604-833-2103 RICHMOND. Reno’d 3 bdrm house.

4/appli, garage. 10631 Gilbert. Avail Immd. $1450. Refs. 604-240-5322.

WEST RICHMOND. Spac. 4 bdrm upper w/priv 1 bdrm ste down.

W/W, 6 appls, prkg, garage, fenced.

Feb 1. N/P. $1795. 604-833-2103

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

TOWNHOUSES

RICHMOND, 3 bdrm, 1.5 baths, 2 car prkg, 4700 Francis. N/S N/P. Avail. now. $1550. 604-230-4778

RIGHT Side, 2 Bdrms, FP, Hardwood Floors, 4 Appl. Fenced yard, on bus route, resp pet welcome $1300 Call 604-644-5507

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TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

RICHMOND Williams/Shell. 2 Bdrm full bath. Avail Feb1. Small pet ok. $1000 incl utils/laund 778-386-2570

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

FOR RENT. 1/2 duplex residence, located close to Blundell Centre mall. 2 bedrooms. Front yard, back yard, single garage. $1,300 per month. No smoking. No pets.

Available for Feb. 1st. Call Albert at Dorset Realty to view (604) 7657513.

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

RICHMOND, Lindsay Rd. 2 Bdrm completely reno’d, Feb 1st, $1200 incl heat/htwtr & prkg 778-713-1970

CHILLIWACK WAREHOUSE 6,600sf. or 5,400sf. @ $4.50sf. + 3N or 12,000sf. @ $4.25sf. + 3N 3 phase and single phase power.

3 bay doors 12 x 12. (604)941-2959

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Richmond- Large 2 bdrm suite, 1 bath, private entry, 1 parking, Rent negotiable inc. util. 604.274.7079

RICHMOND, 7280 Lindsay Rd. 1 Bdrm- $800 incl heat, h/w, 1 prkg.

604-285-0668 or 604-321-9095 RICHMOND, Super large reno’d 3/bdrms. aptartment. $1340/mo.

2 pce ensuite. patio. Walk to shopping & bus. Avail now. Call 604-218-4804, 604-275-4898

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

DreamTeam Auto Financing “0� Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-961-7022

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

Notice is Herby Given that Creditors and others, having claims against the Estate of John Patrick Larter (aka Jack Larter), formerly of #74-10415 Delsom Crescent, Delta, B. C., Deceased are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Executor, c/o Tracey Larter, #74-10415 Delsom Crescent, Delta, B. C. V4C 0B1, on or before February 21, 2013, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received.

- Tracey Larter, Executor.

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Friday, January 25, 2013

Visit our website to check out and register for hundreds of parks, recreation and cultural programs.

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www.richmond.ca/ register

Lansdowne Centre staff and merchants donated more than $10,000 to the Richmond Christmas Fund this year thanks to various efforts, including donated recycling proceeds and gift wrapping.

Left to right: Volunteer Richmond executive director Elizabeth Specht receives the cheque from Lansdowne Centre’s Bronwyn Bailey, Romeo Mercado, Rose Dowd, Imilce Fries and Jason Roberts, general manager.

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

E-mail submissions to news@richmond review.com

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Ethel Tibbits Women of Distinction Awards CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Celebrating the contributions and success of women who live/work in Richmond, B.C.

To submit a nomination visit:www.tinyurl.com/2013Ethels or call 604-247-3733

FINAL DEADLINE: FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 2013

Award Categories: Arts | Business | Community | Sports | Youth EVENT DATE: FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 2013 AT THE RADISSON VANCOUVER AIRPORT HOTEL

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Friday, January 25, 2013

Thanks to great local leadership, Richmond’s health care is in good hands

Local leadership is critical, especially when you combine an ever growing list of health care needs, a rapidly expanding community, and an increasing seniors population. Fortunately, the Board of Directors of Richmond Hospital Foundation is working to maximize the impact of your donations to ensure the best services here at home.

Natalie Meixner, President & CEO of Richmond Hospital Foundation is pleased to introduce the recently elected Board of Directors for 2013.

Kush Panatch – Chair President Centro Development Ltd. Paul Oei – Vice Chair President & CEO Canadian Manu Immigration & Financial Services Inc. Matt Ilich – Treasurer Associate Portfolio Manager Macquarie Private Wealth Inc.

Barbara Goodwin Nuco Properties Ltd. W.N. (Bill) Jaffe Vice President & Portfolio Manager RBC Dominion Securities Doug Johnson Partner & Senior Vice President, Transaction Advisory Services Ernst & Young Inc.

Mike Nader (Ex Officio) Chief Operating Officer Vancouver Coastal Health – Richmond Kim Schuss Senior Manager & Vice President Dorset Realty Group Canada Ltd. Kyle Shury Principal Platform Properties Ltd.

Colleen Chambers Manager, US Business Development TSX Venture Exchange

Nelson Kwan Senior Vice President & Corporate Controller TELUS Communications Company

Winston Wong Director, New Business Development Desjardins Financial Services Independent Network

Tazdin Esmail Pharmaceutical & Biotech Industry Consultant

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