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Bullying drove suspect and shooting victim apart

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Outside workers get 6.75 per cent wage hike

by Matthew Hoekstra

Sukhdeep Singh Sandhu, 26, was teenage friend of man he intended to shoot at local banquet hall

Staff Reporter The City of Richmond’s outside workers have won a 6.75 per cent wage hike over four years, according to a new collective agreement announced Wednesday.

Members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 394 and the city came to terms one year after the previous contract expired.

The new contract covers the period from Jan. 1, 2012 to Dec. 31, 2015. It offers wage increases of 1.25 per cent for 2012, 1.75 per cent 2013, 1.75 per cent in 2014, and two per cent in 2015.

According to a news release from the city, the two sides also agreed on “a number of changes that will result in efficiency improvements in city operations.”

The wage increases are the same as city workers in Vancouver agreed to last fall.

CUPE Local 394 represents over 350 outside workers based at the city’s public works yard, parks department and recycling depot. The previous collective agreement for unionized workers at city hall also expired Dec. 31, 2011. Those workers, represented by CUPE Local 718, have yet to reach a new deal.

That previous deal was considered the best ever by union leaders, offering a 17.5 per cent wage increase over five years.

According to city spokesperson Ted Townsend, bargaining is ongoing with CUPE Local 718. The International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1286, another union of the city—covering over 200 employees—has an agreement that expires Dec. 31, 2013.

by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter

Don Fennell photo Brandon Beavis of the J.N. Burnett Breakers goes airborn for this layup against the Hugh McRoberts Strikers during the Richmond high school senior boys’ basketball playoffs Wednesday at Burnett Secondary. The host Breakers won 71-50 and will host the R.C. Palmer Griffins in the championship game Friday. Tip-off is 5 p.m. More photos, Page 33.

Teenage bullying that festered over a decade drove his client to shoot one of the men gunned down at the Riverside Banquet Hall last month, according to the suspect’s lawyer.

Danny Markovitz, who is representing Sukhdeep Singh Sandhu, 26, told The Richmond Review that his client is a member of the International Longshore & Warehouse Union, as is the man who Sandhu targeted that night.

Sandhu has been denied bail, and remains in custody, with another appearance slated for Thursday in Richmond provincial court.

According to Markovitz, Sandhu was only intending to shoot one man, but three others were caught in the crossfire.

“They were friends through middle school,” Markovitz said of the two men.

But that relationship soured when Sandhu was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease—an inflammatory condition of the bowel that can lead to persistent diarrhea, among other things—which Markovitz said led the intended target to begin bullying Sandhu.

And although the target and suspect are both members of the Longshore union, they have since their fallout had only indirect contact through a third party, who relayed that Sandhu’s former friend was continuing to say unflattering things about him.

Markovitz said that Sandhu heard through a third party that his former teenage friend was continuing to taunt, humiliate and bully him through his comments. “(He) may not have been saying some of the things Sandhu was told, but in Sandhu’s mind, he did.”

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Hazelbridge herbal store hit by bandits First break-in since RCMP snatched suspected ring

by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter A Chinese herbal store on Hazelbridge Way was targeted early Monday morning, and though police arrived in time to encounter the bandits, they managed to get away.

Richmond RCMP Sgt. Cam Kowalski said police responded to a silent alarm around 5 a.m. on Monday, and arrived within two minutes to

find the perpetrators in the process of leaving.

But because of a strict police policy relating to property crime, no pursuit was initiated because of the potential hazard this would cause to the general public, he explained.

Late last month, Richmond Mounties announced they had nabbed four suspects they believe are responsible for a rash of business break-ins at herbal stores, as well as retailers of cellular phones and electronics.

The group could be responsible for dozens of break-ins since last summer, with herbal stores targeted for their pricey herbal goods, some of which are more valuable per ounce than gold. The group has since been released from custody.

Kowalski told The Richmond Review that frustrated business owners have released to the Chinese media video surveillance footage of the break-ins, which could cause legal headaches—relating to continuity of evidence—for investigators should the people responsible eventually be tracked down.

The targeted herbal store is in a strip mall,

and appeared to have good security in the form roll-down gates.

But like the modus operandi of many previous break-ins, the bandits smashed the front window, and grabbed whatever was within reach.

Asked whether police could have simply followed the suspects at the speed limit and without their lights on, Kowalski explained that this would still have constituted a police pursuit, and might still result in the suspects feeling compelled to flee at high speed, and potentially getting into an accident that might cost someone their life.

People get moving in fight against breast cancer Former CFLer Tommy Europe is spreading the word about Bust a Move, set for April 13 at the oval

by Don Fennell Staff Reporter Tommy Europe played 11 seasons in the Canadian Football League, many of those with the BC Lions with whom he won a Grey Cup in 1994.

But he’s perhaps better known these days as a highly-respected personal trainer and fitness coach.

His latest challenge, though, may be the most rewarding of all. Europe is helping to spread the word about Bust a Move, the BC Cancer Foundation’s latest effort in the ongoing fight against breast cancer.

As event chairman, Europe will be busting-a-move in support of the agency’s day-long fitness fundraising extravaganza April 13 at the Richmond Olympic Oval. He’ll also be leading the Tommy SHREDnation team at the event, which will feature six different, hour-long fitness sessions including Zumba—a sizzling, Former Canadian Football League player Tommy Europe is spreading the word about Bust a Move. upbeat aerobic workout that uses dance moves from around the world intense cardio and rest. met with great success. One in Ottawa last to create a total body workout. There’s also “I was approached with the idea of helping year, attended by a few hundred particihip hop, a popular street-style dance that launch the first Bust a Move in the Vancouver pants, raised $350,000, Europe said. originated in the 1970s; yoga, which stems area, and obviously I want to do everything I “We’re hoping to have between 300 and from Hindu philosophy and incorporates can to help out with the cause,” said Europe, 400 participants to enjoy a fun-filled day of graceful poses with breathing control; Bol- who hosts TV’s Last 10 Pounds Bootcamp and physical activity,” he said. lywood, an infectious dance that combines Bulging Brides. “I hope we can raise as much Europe knows many people who have unique hand movements and dance moves as possible so we can be a little closer to suffered from breast cancer, including, forfrom the Indian film industry; and Tabata, beating this disease.” tunately, some who are breast cancer surthe latest craze from Japan which is made While this is the first Bust a Move in B.C., vivors. up of short intervals alternating between previous events elsewhere in Canada have “I don’t think anyone has gone untouched

by this disease,” he said. “And the more we can do, the better equipped we’re going to be to prevent and stop the spread of it. It’s also important to continue to raise awareness.”

Europe was also an active participant in Movember, the prostate cancer fundraiser held each November that encourages men to grow moustaches in the fight against that form of cancer.

“Cancer is very common unfortunately, but a lot of times it is swept under the rug,” he said. “It’s crazy. It doesn’t make sense. The only way we can beat it is by joining together and (Bust a Move) is an amazing outlet.”

Europe also applauds using fitness as a theme. He says the more physically active people are, the more likely they are to follow a healthy lifestyle and improve their chances of fighting a disease such as cancer.

Europe encourages everyone to come out—either as an individual or part of a team—to the oval on April 13 and Bust a Move.

“I can’t wait,” he says. “It’s going to be a fantastic event.”

To sign up or for more information, visit bustamove.ca. To see a promotional video, visit richmondreview.com.

Sandhu facing nine charges after Jan. 16 shooting From Page 1 So on the night of the shooting, on Wednesday, Jan. 16, Sandhu came to the banquet hall, where Sandhu knew many of the 200 people who attended what was a birthday party and a celebration for several newly annointed union members, Markovitz said.

His client, Markovitz said, didn’t go to the banquet hall thinking he would go unrecognized, and hoping to get away with it.

“These are people he knows, and they know him,” Markovitz said.

Markovitz suggested that his client has been so traumatized by his former friend that it culminated in Sandhu feeling he needed to do something.

“I never appreciated the impact of bullying,” Markovitz said.

Sandhu was arrested by Richmond RCMP just

“These are people he knows, and they know him.”

– Danny Markovitz minutes after the shooting and a short distance away.

Sandhu is charged with three counts of attempted murder, one count of aggravated assault, as well as five firearms-related offences.

The name of Sandhu’s target is the subject of a court-ordered publication ban.

Three of the four shooting victims were union members, one of whom was critically injured, but all were listed in stable condition the day after the shooting.

Martin van den Hemel photo Richmond RCMP block a road near Riverside Banquet Hall after a shooting.

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Second farm protester sued for blockade Statement of claim filed against Bob Featherstone for halting fill operation on Finn Road farm

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That’s why the non-profit Alzheimer Society of B.C. is running its free Family Caregiver Series in Richmond starting at the end of the month.

The four-session series provides practical coping strategies for family members who are caring for a person with dementia.

“It is through education that caregivers understand the disease and learn effective strategies to deal with changing communication and behaviors,” said Krista Frazee, the society’s support and education co-ordinator for Richmond-South Delta.

“With this new understanding caregivers become empowered and they are ultimately more resilient on the dementia journey.”

Topics to be covered in the series include: understanding Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias; effective and creative ways of facilitating communication with a person with dementia; problem solving for responsive behaviours; and self-care for the caregiver.

The series runs on Mondays: Feb. 25, March 4, 11 and 25 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in Room 345/350 of Richmond Caring Place, 7000 Minoru Blvd.

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A second Richmond farmer is being sued for blockading a Finn Road farm over a road project.

Bill Jones of Bill Jones Horticulture Inc., the leaseholder of 9360 Finn Rd., filed a statement of claim in small claims court Feb. 8 against Bob Featherstone, a local farmer who participated the eight-day blockade.

As reported in The Richmond Review last week, Jones is also suing Ray Galawan, a retired farmer who is continuing to protest the use of concrete and asphalt to build a road through the property, which Jones intends to develop into a tree nursery.

Jones is seeking damages “for economic loss due to the illegal blockade,” and “for loss of reputation and disparagement due to the defamatory statements” made against him.

The maximum award for each suit in small claims court is $25,000.

The blockade began Jan. 16 as an attempt to halt a project to build a farm road using broken concrete and asphalt. It ended Jan. 24, but a roadside demonstration has continued.

Protesters see the farm road as unnecessary fill—labelling some of it “toxic”—that’s occupying food growing soil. Jones, however, has said he intends to put the land to good use by starting a tree nursery, which is a permitted use of agricultural land.

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Tests show smart meters accurate: Hydro Cases of higher costs mostly due to human error, catchup bills, B.C. Hydro says

by Jeff Nagel Black Press BC Hydro officials say it’s highly unlikely that smart meters are driving up the power bills of some households this winter.

Smart meter program spokesperson Cindy Verschoor said testing has proven the new wireless meters to be extremely accurate.

“Last year we had 169 customers who were absolutely convinced their meters were not reading accurately,” she said, adding Hydro pulled them out and had them tested at Measurement Canada’s facility in Burnaby.

“Every single one of them came back as accurate.”

Anyone can request such a test and watch as it’s conducted—the homeowner has to pay $100 if it turns out to be accurate, while Hydro covers the cost if it’s outside the accepted one per cent margin of error.

In the last 18 months since smart meter installation began, Verschoor said, there have been six cases of smart meters malfunctioning, leading Hydro to adjust four bills downward and increase the other two.

“It’s extremely rare,” she said, noting 95 per cent of BC Hydro’s 1.9 million customers now have smart meters.

Verschoor spoke after Surrey resident Vernon Keller complained his

bill doubled in the latest winter period now that he has a smart meter.

He said he’d go back to an analog meter if he could.

Keller said a friend with a camper plugged in to his home and while he doubted it could drive up his consumption dramatically, Hydro officials suggest it could.

Verschoor couldn’t speak to the specifics of the case.

But she said there are three main reasons why customers sometimes have received unexpectedly high bills.

Hydro is gradually switching households over to automated billing and only about half of smart meters are currently sending data wirelessly, while the other half of smart meters are still being read manually.

Hydro estimates power consumption based on past use when staff can’t get to the meter, and that has led to large catch-up bills in some cases where a home used more power than it historically did.

“We had a lot of customers last year where the bill was underestimated and then they got a catchup bill,” Verschoor said.

Other customers may be on the equal payments plan but if they add more appliances or otherwise start using more power, they, too, may face a large catch-up bill later.

The third scenario, she said, is simple human error by Hydro staff

Smart meter program spokesperson Cindy Verschoor says new wireless meters are extremely accurate.

reading the smart meter manually and transposing digits or otherwise entering the wrong data.

Hydro expects that problem will end once all smart meter data is sent wirelessly rather than via human readers.

Homes where automated billing is now in effect can sign in to their BC Hydro account online and see hourby-hour power consumption.

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A malfunctioning smart meter will alert Hydro, she added.

“The old meters, if they were broken we didn’t know unless there was something wrong with the customers’ bill.”

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“It’s not impossible but it’s fairly unlikely,” she said. “We were replacing about 40,000 meters a year because they weren’t meeting our requirements.”

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Proposed surge in oil tankers manageable, port says Same size vessels expected despite larger pipeline plan

by Jeff Nagel Black Press Port officials say they don’t expect harbour traffic jams to arise from a major increase

in the number of oil tankers loading from an expanded Trans Mountain pipeline.

Kinder Morgan Canada announced in midJanuary it has enough

committed shippers to justify a larger pipeline expansion to a capacity of 890,000 barrels per day.

That’s expected to bring up to 34 oil tank-

Council Update Council goals set positive direction for City

By Linda Barnes Ever wonder what guides decisions and molds the way Richmond grows Linda Barnes and changes?

Councillor Council Term Goals are developed soon after a new Council is elected and then updated yearly to incorporate current and emerging needs.

Through this process, Council is becoming more stringent in tracking its progress and being accountable to you, the electorate.

Goals this Council has identified include Community Safety, Community Social Services, Economic Development, Facility Development, Financial Management, Intergovernmental Relations, Managing Growth and Development and Sustainability.

The Goals document is updated yearly to create a “report card” as to how we’re doing. This guides staff and our Advisory Committee work plans and helps determine staff organization to meet these objectives. This is a powerful tool for creating a productive, focused and strategic organization that is not only addressing Council priorities, but also making the best use of our limited resources.

For example, this year, a new goal was added for Arts and Culture, which is “to continue to support the development of a thriving, resilient and diverse

cultural sector and related initiatives in creating a vibrant, healthy and sustainable City.” As part of this goal, the Richmond Arts Strategy was updated to increase our focus on supporting and growing the arts sector in our community.

We have helped foster a calendar of new arts and cultural events and programs throughout Richmond, including the popular annual Lulu Series. This series of talks on the theme of “Art in the City” continues February 21 with artist Paula Jardine, and March 28 with Andrew Pask, director of the Vancouver Public Space Network.

For more information, visit www.richmond.ca/luluseries.

Another upcoming highlight is the Minoru Chapel Opera series and the Richmond Arts Awards, where everyone is invited to nominate artists and arts organizations by March 18.

Details at www.richmond.ca/artists.

As always, we encourage you to visit the Richmond Art Gallery, Richmond Museum and Gateway Theatre performances, among other Richmond arts and cultural facilities.

Creating and maintaining a vibrant city is not done by accident – thoughtful planning, strategic programming and accountability – all of which each of us can take part in. Through surveys, volunteering and open houses, Council requests input to ensure we are on track. Check out Council Term Goals and more at www.richmond.ca/cityhall/council.

ers per month, up from about 25 previously forecast and around five per month right now.

Port Metro Vancouver harbour master Yoss Leclerc said the project would, if it advances, undergo a comprehensive review of harbour transit needs.

But he said it doesn’t appear the new size of the proposed pipeline—bringing up to 400 tankers a year— would tie up too many anchorages and cause a shortage of space for other cargo ships.

“Usually the tankers don’t stay a long time at anchor – one to two days,” Leclerc said.

“Looking at what we saw from Kinder Morgan, I don’t see any forseeable issue in terms of anchorages or where to put them.”

Nor did he expect harbour traffic restrictions—no other vessels are permitted to move in the Second Narrows when a tanker is transiting—to be too onerous for other users of the waterway.

He was responding after Burnaby NDP MP Kennedy Stewart suggested an “oil export only port” could be the end result if Kinder Morgan continues to upsize the pipeline project.

“There will be a choke point in Burrard Inlet where you have so

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they are only loaded 75 to 80 per cent full so they sit no deeper than 13 metres in the water.

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Wad of cash found in Big Brothers clothing donation

Art gallery names new director Fifth hire to step into role for city’s gallery boss in six years

by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter

‘Large sum’ of money found in donated wallet Did you happen to donate a lot more than clothing to Big Brothers recently?

The RCMP is looking for the rightful owner of a “large sum of cash” found in a wallet donated to Big Brothers recently.

On Feb. 6, employees at a Value Village store in Coquitlam were surprised to find a large sum of cash in a wallet among a clothing donation.

The donations were collected from more than 900 homes in the Coquitlam, Langley, Chilliwack, White Rock and Richmond areas.

“There is no identification in the wallet. We don’t know if someone had accidentally left it in the clothing do-

nation,” said Cpl. Jamie Chung. “For obvious reasons, we are not disclosing how much money was found and would like to speak to the owner of the property.”

The Coquitlam Mounties urge the owner of the cash to immediately contact Const. Kat Blach at 604-945-1550 and quote file number 2013-3608.

“Keep in mind that we have to turn the money over to the Receiver General after 90 days from the date it was found. If you think you are the owner of the wallet, it is important for you to contact us as soon as possible,” added Chung.

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by Tom Fletcher Black Press Undoing the harmonized sales tax and establishing a modernized version of the 60-year-old provincial sales tax is the biggest task facing Premier Christy Clark’s government in the brief legislative sitting that precedes the May 14 provincial election.

Finance Minister Mike de Jong introduced the transition legislation Wednesday. It includes provisions for transactions that straddle the transition date such as new home purchases.

The bill to replace the HST runs nearly 200 pages, and it will add accounting costs for business as well as taking away business input tax credits that match those available under the federal Goods and Services Tax. The government has given itself a deadline of April 1 to make the switch for the 201314 fiscal year.

The administrative burden of the switch starts with businesses reprogramming cash registers and other sys-

tems to go back to collecting two separate sales taxes. One of the few modern touches to the new PST is the ability of more than 100,000 businesses to register online at www.gov.bc.ca/etaxbc/ register, and view online instructions to help make the transition.

About 30,000 B.C. businesses have started up since 2010, and operators may have no experience with the old sales tax system.

Provincial sales taxes on restaurant meals, haircuts and other services will be removed as of April 1, but one companion tax is being kept in place. Private sales of vehicles, boats and aircraft are exempt from GST, but the province levied a 12 per cent provincial tax on the transactions to equalize treatment of used vehicle sales between dealerships and individuals.

The government vowed to reinstate the old PST at seven per cent after the HST was rejected in a province-wide initiative petition. The HST was imposed in 2010, extending the provincial sales tax to a range of services.

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Photographic Resource Center photo Rachel Lafo is Richmond Art Gallery’s new director. Lafo fills job vacated by Lynn Beavis.

Rachel Rosenfield Lafo is Richmond Art Gallery’s new director, the gallery announced in a news release this week.

Lafo is Richmond Art Gallery’s fifth director in six years. Her predecessor is Lynn Beavis who started in March 2009 and recently left her post.

According to the news release, Lafo has many years of experience as a museum administrator and curator, most recently as director of curatorial affairs at the DeCordova Sculpture Park + Museum in Lincoln, Mass. Before that she served as associate curator at the Portland Art Museum in Portland, Ore. Lafo holds a master of arts in art history from the University of Massachusetts with areas of expertise in contemporary art and public art.

She moved to Vancouver in 2009.

“I am excited to join the outstanding team at the Richmond Art Gallery, who have implemented an impressive series of exhibitions and educational programs,” said Lafo in a statement. “I look forward to working with the (art gallery) board, becoming involved in the community, and working closely with gallery staff, artists, collectors, supporters and colleagues in Metro Vancouver and beyond.”

The Richmond Art Gallery is owned by the City of Richmond and stages several art exhibitions each year at its Richmond Cultural Centre location.

Remuneration for the director position is between $68,395 and $80,826, according to the job posting, which expired Dec. 2, 2012.

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Friday, February 15, 2013

Crackdown on distracted drivers needed

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provincial crackdown on distracted driving by police during the month of February is a welcome step.

Police say statistics show that 30 per cent of traffic deaths are due to distracted drivers, with 37 per cent of serious injuries in crashes attributed to drivers not paying proper attention to the road.

These are staggering numbers and beg the question—why has so much effort been put into tightening up drinking and driving laws, and so little towards distracted drivers?

Drivers talking on cellphones or texting are the most commonlydistracted, but there are many reasons that drivers become distracted. Eating while driving can be a big distraction, as can driving with pets in the front seat. Children can at times distract drivers as well.

Police will be on the lookout for all kinds of distractions during February, and chances are they won’t have much trouble spotting some. Despite a law that is now three years old, which prohibits people from talking on hand-held phones while driving, it remains a very common practice. Sit at a major inersection for five to 10 minutes and watch drivers. It won’t be hard to spot a number of drivers on hand-held phones.

If people need to talk on their phones so badly while driving,

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they should be setting up a handsfree system in their vehicles. Yet many continue to ignore this option—and put their own lives, and those of others, at risk by their bad behaviour.

Part of the reason this problem persists may be the minimal fines.

While police have issued almost 106,000 violations since January, 2010, the fine for using a handheld phone while driving is just

$167. Police say some drivers can be charged with driving without due care and attention and be fined $368, but both of these fine amounts pale in comparison to the penalties handed down to drivers who blow over .05 under the new drinking and driving rules.

It is obvious that lawmakers don’t take the issue of distracted driving too seriously. Perhaps it is

because they haven’t found a way to tie the distracted driving laws so closely to victims. But there are no shortage of them, as the police figures show.

Members of the public need to take the issue seriously and pull over when making a call. At the same time, lawmakers need to consider if stiffer penalties for driving while distracted are needed.

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Crossroads on the journey of life

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rossroads. You may be familiar with them. A lot of my friends are there these days.

Maybe it’s our age.

Forty-ish, a time when many of us wake up and ask: How did I get here?

Most have found a partner, a career, some decent digs and, in many cases, planted a seed or two.

And then. Without realizing it, life’s biggest goals have been

achieved—at least the ones society pushes on us—before life is even halfway done.

Then what?

Some go off the rails.

Divorces, affairs, alcohol, depression—I see this in my wider circle these days. Great people, smart people, fun people.

Suddenly, all muddled up.

I get it. I’ve felt some of the same zeitgeist.

Happy but unhappy.

Sometimes it melds in a strange brew.

Crossroads can happen anytime, of course, not just at 40.

My last big one was post-high school, entering the adult world.

That juncture of life felt overwhelming in scope— so many decisions, too many possible directions.

Fear of missing out on something by choosing the wrong one. At 40, it’s different. Life is so much more entangled, with family, work, bills and community, that the scope of choices can appear forbiddingly narrow.

Pop-psych books dismiss this as pessimism.

“There are no limits! You can do anything!”

Sure.

But clear-eyed 40-somethings know there are others to consider should we decide to heed Frost’s advice to take the road less travelled by.

There’s a popular saying that says—more or less— the young have time but no money, the middle agers have money but no time, and the oldsters have both time and money, but then their knees give out.

It’s a maudlin view of life, but maybe there’s a lesson there. Maybe it means life will never dish up optimum circumstances for anything, so we should savour the fragments of joy that squeeze in the margins of work, struggles and life’s aches and pains.

Most crossroads occur when we’re unclear about our sense of purpose.

What’s the goal? Where am I headed? What gives

my life meaning?

The temptation at these times can be strong to jump at something to shake that awful feeling that often accompanies life at the crossroads.

To quote the teens whose very identity is mired in what is perhaps the longest of life’s crossroads, it can really suck. Like you’ve put on the wrong size underwear, or are saddled with a perpetual head cold.

But crossroads are good for us, too. Sometimes they are a space worth dwelling in—inhabiting for a while. Often, without knowing it, we’re saying goodbye. To an old self, to an old life.

Perhaps it’s a time to be still, be patient. After all, the new buds don’t burst into flower the day the last leaf falls.

And it may not look like it, but that “in-between” time is often filled with tremendous progress and change. Call it chemical, call it psychological. Call it nature doing its silent work of re-tooling.

If you’ve been at a crossroads— and I’d argue we all have—you understand. And if you’re there now, take heart. What you’re doing now is important.

If you’ve been at a crossroads—and I’d argue we all have—you understand.

And if you’re there now, take heart. What you’re doing now is important.

And if you can, honour it. Crossroads, by definition, remake us.

And they’re also a brief stop on the journey.

Chris Bryan is editor of the Burnaby Newsleader.

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The risks associated with the jet fuel pipeline proposal are acceptable, a letter-writer argues.

Jet fuel pipeline needed to sustain YVR as a strong and viable airport Editor: Re: “Too many problems with jet fuel proposal,” Letters, Feb. 8.

VAPOR has quite rightly raised issues and asked questions regarding this proposal. We need to continue to do this at all levels in our community and hold the relevant organizations accountable.

VAPOR comments that a fully loaded tanker will not be able to cross over the Massey tunnel without hitting it. If I take the same argument and say that cruise ships cannot get out of Vancouver inner harbour at high tide without hitting the Lions Gate Bridge should we stop cruise ships from going into the inner harbour?

We need to take these things in their right context.

Aviation and all its activities is inherently dangerous and extremely difficult. Its enviable safety record is achieved through a combination of technology, training and continuous improvement. Has there ever been an aircraft crash at YVR? Yes there has.

Will there be another aircraft crash at YVR in the future? Quite likely. Will the crashing aircraft collide with one of the residential developments that the city has allowed to be built in proximity to the airport? Quite possibly.

There is risk in all the things we do in life. We mitigate it, in part, through technology, training and continuous improvement.

There is real risk in all forms of delivery systems to get fuel to YVR. I believe the risks associated with the jet fuel proposal are acceptable and we should all get behind the proposal and help sustain YVR as a strong and viable international airport.

Richmond has the most to lose but also has the most to gain through well paid jobs, taxes and economic activity.

In conclusion I must state that I have lived in Richmond for 30 years and have no affiliation in any way with YVR or any employer at YVR. Please support the jet fuel proposal.

D.B. Price Richmond

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Senate of Canada a ‘relic of the past’ Editor: The latest developments with respect to the Canadian Senate indicate that this relic of the past should be put to rest.

The events relating to Senator Pat Brazeau and the irregularities in the out-of-town housing claims by some senators have cast a shadow on this chamber of sleepy second thought.

A number of attempts to reform the Senate in the past have failed miserably. The Senate, in its current form, seems to have outlived its usefulness.

Any attempts to reform the Senate in a satisfactory manner will require constitutional amendment. This is like opening Pandora’s Box. None of the central or Atlantic provinces may be willing to give up what they have. This is likely to create a stalemate. To have the Senators elected by the provinces and then appointed by the prime minister has some merit.

Also, setting a time limit of eight or nine years for the Senators makes sense. However, such measures may not be the lasting solution.

To simply abolish the Senate and then come up with something better acceptable to Canadians seems to be the only viable solution. However, to do that again appears to be a formidable challenge.

Canadians spend more than $92 million to keep the Senate going. No doubt, there are some very hard working and conscientious members of this chamber who take their responsibility seriously. They are an exception.

On the whole, our Senate has become a repository of old, tired and failed politicians and party loyalists. For some, it is a plum job with little to do. Canadians deserve better than that. They need a balanced, elected, equal and effective chamber of second sober thought.

Balwant Sanghera Richmond

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Do victims and survivors not deserve higher consideration?

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hree weeks ago, Justice William Grist pronounced Jesse Blue West guilty of the first-degree murder of 14-yearold Chelsey Acorn.

Sitting in B.C. Supreme Court in Chilliwack, her mother clapped, and exclaimed “Yes!” Outside the court, family and supporters hugged and cried in relief over West’s automatic life sentence with no parole eligibility for 25 years.

The ordeal was finally over.

Those close to young Chelsey have been riding a nightmare train since she went missing on June 10, 2005 from an Abbotsford foster home.

Her remains were found April 8, 2006 in a shallow grave near the Carolin Mines exit off the Coquihalla Highway outside of Hope.

One agonizing chapter had come to a close. Another was about to begin.

Working on a variety of tips and leads, police investigators eventually closed in on a former long haul

trucker and his son.

Jesse West, now 60, and Dustin Moir, now 27, were charged with Chelsey’s murder.

Both went on trial in November 2009, but two months later, West’s proceedings were severed from Moir’s.

The teen’s family would have to sit through not one, but two lengthy trials, and hear the grisly details of her death yet again.

And ugly they were, so much so that many don’t bear repeating here.

Suffice that Chelsey had been buried naked, her skull crushed with a rock.

The men’s relationship with her in the preceding months can only be described as depraved.

Police used a “Mr. Big” sting to nail the pair. Playing them separately, an officer posing as a crime boss led them to confess what happened to Chelsey, and their roles in her violent end.

A jury found Moir guilty of first-degree murder, and sentenced him to life in prison.

One down, one to go.

West’s trial began last September. Again, Chelsey’s family sat through the disturbing details of her involvement with West and his son, and the stark autopsy details of a young girl who has been described as “vibrant, beautiful and just loved life.”

Tried by judge alone, West shifted the blame to Dustin, and claimed he had lied to the “crime boss,” but the judge wasn’t buying.

Guilty.

After the verdict, a family member told

They had closure. Just nine days later, the unthinkable occured. the media “We’re very happy that justice has been served...”

They had closure, and hopefully, the long-term healing could begin.

Just nine days later, the unthinkable occurred.

Dustin Moir was granted a new trial.

A panel of B.C. Court of Appeal judges decided there were errors in the instructions to the jury by the judge in the case, in part relating to possible motive, and inconsistent statements to police and at trial.

No recanting of testimony. No new compelling evidence.

Seemingly, just procedure.

In the isolated, clinical language of law, there must be merit in the findings.

Yet in the world of a family struggling with the loss of a loved one, and grittily dealing with the courts’ measure of her murderers, there can only be immense bewilderment, frustration and pain.

It has been said many times that the current justice system is weighed in favour of the accused and convicted, frequently leaving victims feeling ignored and undervalued.

In this type of trial appeal, cannot there be another level of judgment, which would determine if the “errors” are so significant that they overturn an overwhelming case?

Could the jury be

Is anyone at city hall listening?

Editor: I very much appreciated the scholarly and very thorough but mournful letters of Lorraine Graves and John McCrossan.

I have lived in Steveston longer than anywhere else. When I had columns in both papers, I was constantly in city hall’s face, saying that if they didn’t stop developing we would have no food.

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After the Terra Nova lands were developed everyone at city hall lost their jobs. The mayor was a patient and died when my husband was the chaplain at the Richmond Hospital.

This is such a beautiful city. Surely, the people are speaking, will no one listen?

Esther McIlveen Richmond

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If nowhere else in the criminal justice process, do the victims and survivors not hold some higher consideration at this point?

Andrew Holota is editor of The Abbotsford News.

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David Wong photos David Wong captured this image (right) of “Whitie,” as he’s known to locals, at Terra Nova Rural Park recently. Wong said it’s common to see up to six great blue herons near the dyke, but on this day he spied just two, including the one above.

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Ferry terminal tax dispute settled Government announced Thursday that a negotiated settlement has been reached

by Tom Fletcher Black Press The Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal property in West Vancouver is worth $47 million, not $20.

The B.C. government has settled a dispute that had gone to court over the assessment for tax purposes of BC Ferries’ 49 ferry terminals.

The news comes after an assessment appeal board reduced the value of the Horseshoe Bay

property to a nominal amount.

BC Ferries has been appealing the assessment value of its terminals since 2010, trying to reduce the level of municipal tax it pays for land that has few other uses than the current one.

The decision to slash the value of the Horseshoe Bay land took the government and BC Ferries by surprise, said Bill Bennett, minister of community, sport and cultural development.

Bennett announced Thursday

that a negotiated settlement has been reached to retain most of the property tax income from BC Ferries to municipalities.

West Vancouver-Sea to Sky MLA Joan McIntyre said wiping out the assessed value of the Horseshoe Bay terminal would have cost West Vancouver about $1 million, to be repaid to BC Ferries retroactive to 2010.

B.C. Assessment Authority launched court action in an ef-

fort to reverse the $20 decision, and Bennett said the agreement will put an end to that case.

The agreement reduces the assessed value of the Horseshoe Bay land by 12.4 per cent, reducing the property tax bill by an estimated $32, 221.

Most other properties have their assessed value reduced by about 20 per cent, under a formula agreed to both sides for the next five years.

Nanaimo takes the largest re-

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Nanaimo Mayor John Ruttan said he is pleased that the uncertainty over ferry terminal taxes has been resolved.

BC Ferries’ most valuable property, in Tsawwassen, has its assessed value reduced 19.4 per cent to $51.7 million.

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community Local chef Kayla Dhaliwall competes in Food Network’s Top Chef Canada show A Steveston executive chef will be competing in the third season of Food Network’s TV show Top Chef Canada. Kayla Dhaliwall is the executive chef at Tapenade Bistro in Steveston. Her first cooking job came as a

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Diesel machine crackdown already working: Metro Fees believed to be speeding switch to cleaner equipment

by Jeff Nagel Black Press Metro Vancouver officials claim their year-old initiative to slap hefty fees on soot-belching diesel equipment is already succeeding in pushing many of the dirtiest machines out of the region.

Just 1,415 excavators and other heavily polluting off-road diesel machines registered as required under the new system last year, well short of the expected 2,000 to 2,500.

Officials don’t suspect widespread non-compliance, but rather a faster move by owners to switch to much cleaner machines or relocate old models to the Fraser Valley or other jurisdictions where fees don’t apply.

“The surprisingly high amount of impact in the first year is very encouraging,” said Vancouver Coun. Heather Deal, who chairs Metro’s environment and parks committee.

“We’re thinking we have around a third less off-road diesel soot emissions in the region just from excavator turnover alone.”

Metro initially targeted the worst polluting off-road diesel engines—the oldest ‘Tier 0’ category of engines with no emission controls—in a bid to reduce exposure of nearby residents to diesel particulate and other emissions linked to higher rates of cancer.

Tier 0 equipment was charged $4 per horsepower last year or close to $500 for a 120-horse excavator. That rose to $6 this year

and continues to climb each year to $20 per horse by 2017, making it increasingly costly to run soot-spewing machines.

Fees kick in next year on the next newest engine group (Tier 1 engines that meet the earliest emissions standards), while newer, cleaner Tier 2 to 4 engines are exempt.

Metro took in $676,000 in fees in 2012, less than the $967,000 it estimated.

The annual program costs, mainly for enforcement officers to patrol the region, are $600,000.

“The surprisingly high amount of impact in the first year is very encouraging.”

– Heather Deal But some 2012 revenue was fees paid in advance for 2013 and Metro has yet to recoup significant program setup costs over the previous three years.

The region has also promised that operators who retire or upgrade a machine to Tier 2 or better will get an 80 per cent rebate of fees they paid on it in the previous three-year period.

That pledge means setting aside more money in future years for refunds.

Environmental regulation and enforcement division manager Ray Robb said Metro officers will begin ticketing or prosecuting some “very persistent” viola-

tors who continue to run Tier 0 machines in the region without registering or paying fees.

The initial emphasis was on education, he said, rather than getting “too aggressive too soon.”

Robb said the new fees prompted Port Mann/Highway 1 project builder Kiewit Flatiron to swap old machines that would have been subject to fees for newer ones it had available outside the region.

Another example is the Fraser Richmond Soil and Fibre composting operation in east Richmond.

Owner Harvest Power told Metro it will replace 13 Tier 0 machines this year with electric or newer diesel equipment, cutting its diesel particulate emissions by 10 tonnes per year.

Asked if Metro is concerned its fee structure just pushes the problem of badly polluting diesel equipment to the Fraser Valley, Deal said the neighbouring regional district could easily follow Metro’s lead.

“I encourage them to take up similar regulations,” Deal said.

“They are very concerned about their own air quality—and rightfully so—and I’m sure we’d be happy to work with them on the program.”

Non-road diesels often work in construction sites near residential areas, exposing more people to emissions than some other sources, such as ships.

By spurring owners to switch to cleaner engines, Metro expects there will be large health benefits and lives saved.

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Richmond chamber advocates for local businesses Friday luncheon features provincial finance minister

by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter Finance minister Michael de Jong will be in Richmond next Friday, Feb. 22 during a Richmond Chamber of Commerce presentation at the Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel on Cessna Drive on Sea Island. de Jong will be giving a keynote speech about the provincial budget and the impact it will have on British Columbians and the economy.

Chamber spokesperson Matt Pitcairn said he feels issues such as the provincial budget are of extreme importance to many chamber members.

Richmond Chamber of Commerce board chair Barry Grabowski said the chamber has been fortunate to host either the minister of finance or the premier with a post-budget speech every year since 2002.

“The provincial budget is extremely important, affecting all British Columbians, including businesses. The government in its most recent throne speech committed itself to a balanced budget.

In order to accomplish this, it is likely that some difficult decisions will be included in the budget,” Grabowski said.

He said all business owners and local residents need to be aware of

the budget and how it might affect their business and community.

“The budget luncheon will be an opportunity to get better informed and I encourage our members and the community to attend,” Grabowski said.

Registration for the lunch begins at 11:30 a.m., with the luncheon starting at noon, and winding up around 1:30 p.m.

With more than 1,100 members,

“The budget luncheon will be an opportunity to get better informed and I encourage our members and the community to attend.”

– Barry Grabowski the Richmond Chamber of Commerce serves as a “strong advocate on behalf of the business community,” Pitcairn said. Whether it’s municipal, provincial or federal issues, the chamber provides a louder voice for local business.

One of the issues the chamber is addressing is mobile business licences, which allows a business to obtain just a single licence that would be valid in numerous par-

ticipating muncipalities.

The province has set up the framework for the mobile licence system that ultimately reduces administration, increases compliance and allows businesses to operate in the broader region.

Pitcairn said the chamber provides a lot of value to businesses.

Business owners have a chance to network during chamber-organized events, and the chamber promotes buying locally, which keeps money flowing through the community.

Chamber members are also encouraged to do business with other chamber members, and to provide discounts and deals to other members.

Becoming a member of the chamber can cost as little as a few hundred dollars for a small business, up to a little over $1,000 for multi-national corporations.

Members have access to the chamber’s affinity program, and exclusive discounts on everyday business needs, from stationary products, to group insurance plans, to shipping and merchant services.

Taking advantage of these programs goes a long way in offseting the cost of membership in the chamber.

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The Rivershed Society of B.C. is looking for environmental leaders between the ages of 19 and 35 who are up for the trip of a lifetime.

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From Aug. 1 to 25, participants will travel 1,400 kilometres by canoe, raft, van and on foot from the Fraser’s headwaters near Valemount, to where it meets the shores of Vancouver.

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Ideas include donating the cost of a cat spay ($110) through spca.bc.ca/support, sending a letter to local government requesting a low-cost spay and neuter fund, and volunteering (spca. bc.ca).

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Ask the Experts

Q: How do i make my home energy efficient?

A:

Energy efficiency will become more important in the near future.

Here are 5 tips to help you save money, plus potentially improve your home’s real estate value. Keep in mind; many of these improvements will require the work of a professional. Do so as your budget allows.: 1: Seal all air gaps, cracks and openings. Air leaks cost you money, sealing them does the opposite. An energy auditor can help you find the leaks.

2: Add insulation to the walls, floors and the attic. This will keep your home warmer, without having to turn up the heat.

3: Convert to Energy Star rated appliances. This includes efficient toilets, refrigerators, stoves, ovens, dishwashers, washing machines, toilets, furnaces, boilers and water heaters, etc.

4: Use CFL (Compact Fluorescent light bulbs) or better yet, LED (Light-Emitting Diodes) bulbs. They will last longer than incandescent bulbs while saving you small piles of cash, long term.

5: Move to energy efficient exterior doors and windows… ideally double pane or storm windows. Caulk, seal, weather-strip. Install pre-hung doors instead of trying to fit a new one.

For more details on tips for making your home more energy efficient, contact me and I’ll point you in the energy saving direction!

Are there any plumbing items I should do to prepare for the spring?

A:

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With the recent sunny weather I realize that the summer days are upon us. How can you help me plan for a new outdoor space for my back yard?

A:

We can first start to understand the various purpose of the space(s) which will allow us to determine what is needed together. For example: a 10’ x 20’ patio may be broken down to three spaces: a 10’ x 12’ space for seating, a 3’ wide corridor for traffic to and from of the house, and the final 5’ space for your outdoor cooking barbecue area.

Adding a gas fire feature to the seating area plus supplementing it with either electric or gas heaters will allow you and your guests to enjoy your time together longer into the evening.

Of course, the cook can have a free-standing grill or a fully customizable outdoor kitchen ready for him/her including built-in accessories making the space ready for any event. Above the grill can also have heating so they aren’t left in the cold while their guests are enjoying themselves.

Enjoy your smile.... Everyone else does!

Lastly, you may want to install a backwater valve in the floor drain if you live in an area where sewers sometimes back up into the home. The backwater valve will prevent future backups and spare you the odour and clean up headaches.

Now if you do find any leaks in your pipes, the sump pump is not draining quickly or you would like to install a backwater valve, give your preferred plumber a call and they can help solve any or all those issues easily.

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If we are in the process of completing our depreciation report, what information do we include with the Form B?

Len Brady

The Richmond Firebox

604-284-5154 100-3031 Beckman Place Richmond, BC, V6X 3R2 therichmondfirebox.ca

Property Act, is a document completed by the strata corporation/ strata agent that discloses the specified information about the strata corporation and the strata lot for only that date of issue. If the strata corporation does not have a recent depreciation report completed, then implication of a pending report should not be disclosed. The conditions, details and financial information of pending reports may be inaccurate and are subject to change until the report is received from the person, consultant, company providing the report.

Once the strata corporation, council/strata agent has received the report, it must be included with a Form B. If the strata corporation has commissioned a depreciation report, the information should be contained in the minutes of the strata council meetings, to provide notice and information to the strata corporation and any party reviewing the minutes. A new Form B, effective March 1, 2012, lists all required attachments.

Daniel Jones AACI,P.App.,RI

Owner & Managing Director

604-274-8885 #1111 - 11871 Horseshoe Way Richmond, BC, V7A 5H5 www.campbell-pound.com www.depreciationreport.com

Effective March 1, 2012 all FORM “B” ‘s must disclose the existence of a completed Depreciation report. This is especially important information for any realtor or potential purchaser of a strata lot.

Q: Confidentiality and Real Estate, what’s the deal?

A:

Dr. Greg Nelson Dentist* Implant, Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry

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REALTORS® have a fiduciary duty to be a keeper of secrets, just like a lawyer, doctor, trustee, executor and guardian. They must tell their Seller everything they know about the Buyer, including any financial details they can obtain. They must conceal anything about the Seller that would help the Buyer gain an advantage, such as impending foreclosure, need to move in a hurry, need to sell to settle divorce, etc.

An agent is obligated to safeguard his/her principal’s lawful confidences and secrets. A real Estate Broker must keep confidential any information that may weaken a principal’s bargaining position.

Also, as an agent, a brokerage and the licensees related to the brokerage have certain duties to their client. As explained in the Working With a REALTORS® brochure, the brokerage and the licensees related to the brokerage have: • a duty of undivided loyalty to the principal; • a duty to keep the confidences of the principal; • a duty to obey all lawful instructions of the principal; and • a duty to account for all money and property of the principal placed in the brokerage’s hands while acting for the principal.

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If I lose my teeth, will I lose my mind?

Weird question but this may be true! People who keep their teeth and gums healthy, with regular brushing and hygiene, have a lower risk of developing dementia later in life. Researchers have found that people who did not brush their teeth daily were up to 65 per cent more likely to develop dementia than daily brushers.

Researchers at the University of California followed 5,468 elderly folks over an 18 year period from 1992 to 2010. All were free of dementia initially when they answered questions about the condition of their teeth and dental habits and whether they wore dentures. Some 18 years later, 1,145 of the original group had been diagnosed with dementia. This study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (2012) did not conclude that brushing your teeth will definitely prevent Alzheimer’s but there may be a link.

Another study, at Boston University School of Dentistry, also found a link between tooth loss/periodontal disease and cognitive decline, also published in the same journal (2010). Not only did tooth loss correlate with lower cognitive ability, but more cavities in seniors did as well. It is thought that these diseases which are infectious, introduce inflammatory proteins into the blood.

There is evidence that inflammation increases your risk of cognitive decline, and gum inflammation is one of those sources.

Gum disease-related bacteria has been implicated in a number of conditions including heart disease, stroke and diabetes. Some studies have found people with Alzheimer’s disease have more of those bacteria in their brains than people without Alzheimer’s. It is suggested these bacteria get into the brain and cause inflammation and brain damage.

Yes, there are several things you can do to make sure everything is operating efficiently.

First, you may want to check all your exposed pipes under your sinks and in the basement for leaks. Second, you can pour 4L (milk jug’s worth) of water into drains that you don’t frequently use to fill the trap and prevent odours from entering the house.

Slow floor drains should be snaked to ensure they will carry water away in the event of a flood. If your home has a sump pump, make sure it is working properly by pouring a couple of buckets of water into the sump pit. The pump should quickly turn on, discharge the water and then shut off without any problems.

Q:

Stop by the Richmond Firebox with ideas, pictures and area dimensions in hand and we will be happy to show you the available options.

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Ask the Experts Q: A:

Q: How do people manage to come up with money at RRSP time?

A:

A:

compared to another financial institution?

One important difference is the type of investments held within an RRSP. Life insurance companies can offer a secure option called segregated funds. Just like mutual funds, segregated funds are invested in equities, bonds, and other investments. However, they differ dramatically in that segregated funds guarantee all or most of your principal investment upon maturity or death, while mutual funds generally have no guarantees at all.

Your 2012 RRSP contribution deadline is March 1, 2013.

For more information, please contact Daniel Wang Ah-Fat, Financial Advisor, at 604-270-4233 or email Daniel_wang@cooperators.ca

Daniel Wang

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Dale Jackaman President Amuleta™ Computer Security Inc.

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Amuleta Computer Security Inc. is a licensed Private Investigator firm regulated under the Security and Services Act and Regulations of B.C. and a member of the Private Investigators Association of B.C. (PIABC).

Q: A:

Pharmasave Steveston Village

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First we should look at what the definition of health is, and according to Dorland’s Medical Dictionary, “health is a state of optimal physical, mental., and social well being, and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity.” We can not base our health on the absence of symptoms alone. For example, disease processes can be ongoing in the body without symptoms, we can see this with tooth decay, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, etc. A more constructive thought presented

by Hanse Selye was “the ability of your body to accurately interpret and appropriately adapt to lifestyle stresses” is what determines our level of health. The spine and nervous system are what control your body’s ability to interpret and respond to its surroundings.

As chiropractors our job is to reduce or eliminate interference to the nervous system by detecting and correcting spinal subluxations, misalignments in the spine. Subluxations may be present without symptoms such as pain, muscle tension, numbness or tingling being expressed. However, there is still nerve compression or irritation affecting the nerves wherever they travel; muscles, ligaments, or organ systems. The affected regions will not be functioning at their optimum. Chiropractors remove interference to the nervous system by providing adjustments to correct subluxations. When we do this, the body is in a better position to express its optimal health and adapt to its environment.

We often treat our teeth better than our spines by getting regular dental check-ups, yet it is our spine which houses our nervous system that controls our entire body. We need to make getting our spines checked for proper function a part of our lifelong journey towards better health regardless of our expression of symptoms.

Dr. Carol Reddin & Dr. Bonnie Chuter

604-207-9050 #230-7480 Westminster Hwy. Richmond, B.C.

Minoru Chiropractic www.minoruchiropractic.com

Q: What is shingles?

A:

I’m fairly new to working out and people keep telling me that deadlifts are bad for your back. I like this exercise but should I avoid it?

To be blunt, deadlifts are actually quite the opposite - disputably one the best strength training exercises a person can do in the gym. The deadlift, when performed correctly, is a great exercise for developing and strengthening the lower back, glutes, and hamstrings.

This group of muscles is often referred to as the “posterior chain” which is an integral part of walking, running, jumping, posture, and simply lifting things off the ground. The key, as with any exercise, is to develop proper technique and add weight progressively as your strength allows. Deadlifts are a good thing.

Start slow and get real results.

Yours in health, Isaac Payne

Pharmacist and Certified Diabetes Educator

Q: How can chiropractors help to promote health?

A:

A:

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management?

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Over the years, I have helped many clients (including myself) lose weight in a controlled and healthy way. Aside from changing your diet and increasing exercise, I often hear of many “new” supplements that is the “next best thing” for weight loss.

Unfortunately, many of those products either are stimulants that can cause heart palpitations, doesn’t sustain the weight loss, or simply don’t work.

There are three main things that I recommend for weight loss. The first is a mediterranean-style diet focusing on low glycemic index foods. This means modifying or decreasing specific high-carbohydrate foods. The second recommendation I have is increasing your fiber intake. I like to recommend Nutracleanse, a high fiber product that decreases the rate of carbohydrate absorption as well as making you feel extra full with each use. If you want a capsule format, I recommend Lorna Vanderhaeghe Glucosmart which can act similar to the Nutracleanse. The third recommendation is Metagenics Ultrameal Plus 360, a supplement shake that has been published in several different studies to show its positive impact in decreasing not only weight, but also cholesterol and triglycerides. If you are serious about losing and sustaining weight loss, contact our pharmacists at Pharmasave Steveston Village to learn more!.

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Q: Have a free solution for security patch Windows is fairly secure when religiously updated with operating system and application patches, never surfing or opening attachments in full administrator mode, and never plugging directly into the Internet.

The same applies to all operating systems.

However, applications can be the worst offenders when it comes to organized crime getting into your computer. A whopping 75% of all computers are now infected via the millions of exploited websites now out there. Simple home hardware or software firewalls are only part of the solution and often fail miserably. Patching your operating system and applications is now a must do and we have a solution for you.

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Many people contribute smaller regular monthly amounts instead of one large annual lump sum payment. Not only is it easier to budget, but it also increases the value of the investment faster. You could also talk to your advisor about whether you might benefit from an RRSP loan.

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Shingles is caused by the same virus (vaicella zoster) that causes chicken pox. Everybody who has had chicken pox is at risk of having shingles later on in life. The risk is about 20%. Once you have had chicken pox, the virus remains latent in your nerve endings for life. If your immunity becomes weak such as in stressful situations, old age, use of corticosteroids, cancers, HIV infection and radiation treatment, the virus reactivates and causes a painful rash on one side of the body that is connected to those nerves.

Isaac Payne Personal Trainer

604-764-7467 6351 Westminster Hwy (Located Inside Razor Fitness) Richmond, B.C. V7C 4V4 isaac@purepayne.ca www.purepayne.ca

Most people who get shingles are between 50 and 70 years but it can happen at any age. The common places are back, abdomen, neck, buttocks, legs and sometimes face and scalp. The rash is itchy, painful, sensitive with fluid filled blisters. It usually lasts about seven to ten days but can result in ongoing tingling, pain and sensitivity for about three months and less commonly for a much longer time, rarely forever. It can sometimes involve the eye and result in serious complications including blindness.

Shingles is contagious to people who have never had chicken pox or the chicken pox Family Physician vaccine before.

Dr. Satnam Gandham MD

There is now a vaccine available against shingles recommended for people over the age of 50. If you suspect shingles, see your family doctor immediately. There are medicines available to treat this condition. If the treatment is started within two days of the onset of the symptoms, it minimizes the duration of the illness and can decrease the chances of developing chronic pain from this illness.

Until next time, this is your local family doctor.

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.

Dr. Satnam Gandham MD Family Physician

604-270-3121 135 - 8291 Ackroyd Road, Richmond, BC V6X 3K5

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Action Ambassadors to support the community Volunteers needed for new program designed to get seniors talking about mental health

by Ryan Luetzen Contributor When you have a physical illness—a cold, the flu—you’ll do everything you can to get better.

You’ll take medication, you’ll see a doctor, you’ll rest. Everybody gets sick on occasion. It’s perfectly normal.

But for those struggling with mental health issues or substance use, things aren’t so straightforward. It’s not because there isn’t help available—there is. It’s because the subject matter, even today, remains taboo.

There’s a stigma associated with both mental illness and addiction that acts as a barrier to treatment. As a result, countless people suffer in silence. This is especially true of seniors.

Carol Dickson, manager of Volunteer Richmond’s Seniors Community Support Services, is one of the leads on a new program designed to get seniors talking about mental health. Over the next year, she and Francine Gosselin, an outreach counsellor at Richmond Addiction Services, will be training 40 volunteers to serve as Community Action Ambassadors. The training will provide them with the skills to support seniors dealing with mental health or substance use issues, as well as information on community resources available to clients should they need further help.

Importantly, every Community Action Ambassador will be an older adult.

“The peer-to-peer model of support is one of the strengths of the program,” says Dickson.

Carol Dickson is helping train 40 volunteers as part of the new Community Action Ambassadors program.

“When a senior talks to another senior, it’s not just that they’re a similar age. They often share life experiences, perspectives. They can relate to one another. That mutual understanding can make a huge difference when broaching a sensitive topic like mental health.”

In addition to offering peer support, Community Action Ambassadors will facilitate public education forums and work-

shops, which will serve as an opportunity for seniors to discuss not only mental health and substance use, but also other issues related to healthy aging.

“A big part of what we’re doing is filling a knowledge gap,” says Dickson. “People want help—for themselves and their loved ones.

They just don’t know where to get it or even how to ask. Talking about these issues, bringing them out in the open, is really

the first step. Then people can start accessing services that will improve their quality of life.”

When speaking with seniors, Community Action Ambassadors will employ a dignified, nonjudgemental approach. They won’t tell somebody to not drink alcohol, for instance. What they will do is talk about the dangers of taking medication with alcohol, or how the improper use of prescription drugs can lead to

addiction.

“Community Action Ambassadors will help seniors make informed decisions,” says Dickson. “They’ll also act as role models, and be excellent listeners.

They’re not there to judge.”

The first round of volunteer training begins in March. It will be 11 weeks long and focus on developing communication and group facilitation skills, as well as healthy coping techniques. Upon completion, participants will be ready to serve as Community Action Ambassadors in Richmond, Surrey, and Vancouver.

“We recognize that this is a challenging position,” says Dickson. “Therefore, volunteers will receive support every step of the way. And they’ll learn so much— about their community, about healthy aging, about themselves.

It’s a unique opportunity for self growth, and to have a significant impact on the lives of seniors who just need somebody to reach out to them.”

If you’re interested in volunteering, or would simply like more information about the Community Action Ambassadors program, call 604-279-7020 or emailinfo@volunteerrichmond.ca.

The Community Action Ambassadors program is a joint initiative of Volunteer Richmond and Richmond Addiction Services, in partnership with SUCCESS, Richmond Youth Service Agency, Progressive Intercultural Community Services, Richmond Multicultural Community Services, and Vancouver Coastal Health.

Funding for the program is provided by the Community Action Initiative.

Ask the Experts Q: My husband I and I are planning a two-week

Q: With the demise of the penny are there any pennies that are worth any money? Should I roll them all up and take them to the bank as the government suggests?

A:

A:

The reason why the government wants your pennies is because pennies 1996 and older are 98% copper and they contain more than 2 cents in copper value. They plan on recycling the copper for a profit.

In the last 20 years there are some scarce varieties of pennies, starting with 1997 pennies, when flipped side to side the leaves/ portrait are normally upright. If the design is upsidedown, the penny is worth $200.

A 1999 penny with the letter “P” under the Queen’s portrait is worth $10, but a 2000 penny with the “P” is worth $5000. A 2005 penny with a “P” under the Queen’s portrait, but non-magnetic is worth $500. For 2006 there are two scarce varieties: a 2006 with “P” under the Queen and non-magnetic is worth $150, and 2006 penny with nothing under the Queen’s portrait but magnetic is worth $75.

Most pennies depend more on their condition than the date. Some pennies from the 1940’s in new condition are $2 to $50, but used are only 10 cents.

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trip to Europe this summer. Should we book an escorted tour or just do it ourselves as we go?

If you have never been to Europe before, we definitely suggest you book an escorted tour. Planning your own trip will take more time and effort to prepare and, in the long run (except for having more flexibility), you will not benefit financially or time-wise from doing it yourself.

Escorted tours are offered for many world destinations. It’s the best way to see a country you never visited before. Small group tours (8-20 passengers) are very popular and offer different levels of activities. That way you can always find the tour that will fit your life style. If you have more time you can do your tour before or after the cruise.

If you are a single traveller, most of the tours offer roommate matching where single supplement is not required.

Here are some of the benefits when booking an escorted tour: • professional driver • experienced tour director • local tour guides • most tours included • most meals included

• admission fees included • VIP entry to major sights • the whole trip is pre-planned • meet people from all around the world

Marta Novkovic CTC, MCC

Branch Manager Certified Travel & Cruise Consultant

Daksha Lal

Branch Partner Senior Travel Consultant

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Garden City Shopping Centre, 175 - 9040 Blundell Road Richmond, BC V6Y 1K3 166@maritimetravel.ca

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INSIDER

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A MONTHLY LOOK AT WHAT’S NEW AND NEWSWORTHY AT YVR.

REDUCING NOISE FROM THE GROUND UP!

ISSUE NUMBER 5 FEBRUARY 2013

THIS MASSIVE THREE-SIDED STEEL FACILITY WAS BUILT WITH MORE THAN 3,800 CUBIC METRES OF CONCRETE AND STANDS AS TALL AS A FIVE-STOREY BUILDING.

YVR’s new noise management plan The Ground Run-up Enclosure (GRE) at YVR is the first of its kind in Canada – a stateof-the-art structure that minimizes noise from aircraft engine propeller run-ups by absorbing and redirecting sound away from nearby residential areas. One component of the Airport Authority’s noise management plan, the GRE is strategically located to help decrease noise disturbances at night for our Richmond neighbours. We opened the GRE just over one year ago and it has already reduced engine run-up noise heard in the community by up to 50 percent. Have you noticed a difference? Let us know by emailing insider@yvr.ca.

DID YOU KNOW? THE MIDDLE ARM OF THE FRASER RIVER – ALSO KNOWN AS YVR’S FOURTH “RUNWAY” – SAW APPROXIMATELY 26,000 FLOATPLANE TRIPS IN 2012. Floatplanes typically operate at a lower altitude, and

TAKE A BIKE!

this can lead to more noise heard by the local community. We have worked closely with operators to create preferred arrival

SEA ISLAND IS AN IDEAL CYCLING

and departure routes from the river,

DESTINATION. Marked bike lanes

which helps reduce the noise impact

adjacent to traffic lanes on YVR’s major

of these operations.

roadways make it easy for airport

TAKING OFF: IDEAS FOR FLIGHT PATH PARK

carefully monitor glycol concentration from seven drainage outlets on Sea Island.

Although there were only seven days of snowfall during the 2011-2012 winter season, planes at YVR required de-icing

IN 2013, WE ARE LOOKING TO UPDATE FLIGHT PATH PARK, located at the end South

and de-frosting services on 140 days.

Runway along Russ Baker Way. We are delighted by the amount of feedback offered

This meant glycol sampling increased from

at the initial community open house and via email. Our team is busy developing a few

weekly to daily tests. We collected and

design concepts for your feedback at our next community open house on Saturday,

successfully tested 253 samples to make

March 9, between 1 and 3 p.m., at the Haida Gwaii sculpture in YVR’s International

sure glycol levels fell within the Canadian

Terminal. Get the latest on this project online at www.yvr.ca/flightpathpark.

Glycol Guideline’s prescribed limits.

TESTING THE WATERS

employees to cycle to work. In fact, Metro

Last month, we told you about how we

Vancouver’s cycling coalition (HUB)

handle the white stuff during winter

just named us runner-up in its annual

weather at YVR. Now, here’s a look at

awards for bike-friendly companies. We

how we ensure that our snow operations

also help connect cyclists to other major

– specifically de-icing services – don’t

thoroughfares on Sea Island through

cause any issues for the environment.

our off-street cycling routes. Plan a

Glycol is a component of the fluid used

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to de-ice aircraft during icy conditions.

available on our website at www.yvr.ca.

Technicians from our environment team

WHAT’S ON YOUR RADAR? WE ARE CURRENTLY UPDATING OUR ENVIRONMENTAL AND NOISE MANAGEMENT PLANS AND LOOK FORWARD TO SHARING THEM WITH YOU. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT THE ENVIRONMENT SECTION AT WWW.YVR.CA

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A MONTHLY LOOK AT WHAT’S NEW AND NEWSWORTHY AT YVR.

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THIS MASSIVE THREE-SIDED STEEL FACILITY WAS BUILT WITH MORE THAN 3,800 CUBIC METRES OF CONCRETE AND STANDS AS TALL AS A FIVE-STOREY BUILDING.

YVR’s new noise management plan The Ground Run-up Enclosure (GRE) at YVR is the first of its kind in Canada – a stateof-the-art structure that minimizes noise from aircraft engine propeller run-ups by absorbing and redirecting sound away from nearby residential areas. One component of the Airport Authority’s noise management plan, the GRE is strategically located to help decrease noise disturbances at night for our Richmond neighbours. We opened the GRE just over one year ago and it has already reduced engine run-up noise heard in the community by up to 50 percent. Have you noticed a difference? Let us know by emailing insider@yvr.ca.

DID YOU KNOW? THE MIDDLE ARM OF THE FRASER RIVER – ALSO KNOWN AS YVR’S FOURTH “RUNWAY” – SAW APPROXIMATELY 26,000 FLOATPLANE TRIPS IN 2012. Floatplanes typically operate at a lower altitude, and

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carefully monitor glycol concentration from seven drainage outlets on Sea Island.

Although there were only seven days of snowfall during the 2011-2012 winter season, planes at YVR required de-icing

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Runway along Russ Baker Way. We are delighted by the amount of feedback offered

This meant glycol sampling increased from

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Glycol Guideline’s prescribed limits.

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employees to cycle to work. In fact, Metro

Last month, we told you about how we

Vancouver’s cycling coalition (HUB)

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just named us runner-up in its annual

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how we ensure that our snow operations

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cause any issues for the environment.

our off-street cycling routes. Plan a

Glycol is a component of the fluid used

two-wheeled trip using the cycling map

to de-ice aircraft during icy conditions.

available on our website at www.yvr.ca.

Technicians from our environment team

WHAT’S ON YOUR RADAR? WE ARE CURRENTLY UPDATING OUR ENVIRONMENTAL AND NOISE MANAGEMENT PLANS AND LOOK FORWARD TO SHARING THEM WITH YOU. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT THE ENVIRONMENT SECTION AT WWW.YVR.CA

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arts & entertainment Lulu Series presents ‘public dreamer’ Thursday at city hall

As co-founder of Vancouver’s Public Dreams Society, Paula Jardine established quite the nighttime spectacle at Trout Lake: the Illuminares Evening Lantern Procession.

Victoria-based artist Paula Jardine will present highlights from four decades working as a public dreamer at the next Lulu Series lecture Feb. 21.

Jardine is known to create images and events that integrate artists, performers and the public with ritual, celebration and activism.

As co-founder of Vancouver’s Public Dreams Society, Jardine established Trout Lake’s Illuminares Evening Lantern Procession and its fall counterpart, Parade of the Lost Souls—two popular East Vancouver outdoor spectacles.

Jardine’s Thursday presentation will be preceded by an interactive performance with members of the Steveston Seniors Drumming Circle.

This is the second of three events in the 2013 Lulu Series. The evening starts at 7 p.m. at Richmond City Hall’s council chambers. Admission is free, but seating is limited. Reserve at lulu@ richmond.ca.

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Martial artists welcome new year Chinese New Year celebrations continue this Sunday with a special martial arts show in Richmond.

Hosted at River Rock Show Theatre, “The Extraordinary Martial Artists Of The World Lunar New Year Gala” is set for Feb. 17. The evening of performances, celebration and food promises to be a “one-of-a-kind, once-in-a-lifetime gathering” of elite martial artists from around the world.

Balcony tickets to the 6:30 p.m. show are $50, plus service charges; available at ticketmaster.ca or 1-855-985-5000.

For show and dinner (served after performances), tickets are $95 each or $850 for a table of 10. Those tickets are available by calling 604-809-5568 or e-mailing sylwushu@gmail.com.

Chinese spring festival gala Monday A special celebration of Chinese New Year is in store at River Rock Show Theatre Monday, Feb. 18.

Beijing’s Love-2013 Spring Festival Gala is organized by Canadian Alliance of Chinese Associations and Beijing Returned Overseas Chinese Federation.

Many well-known Chinese performers are involved in the show. Performances will include singing, dancing, comedy, magic, opera, acrobatics and khoomei.

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Library celebrates freedom to read American judge Potter Stewart once said: “Censorship reflects a society’s lack of confidence in itself.” These words sum up the essence of Freedom to Read Week in Canada, which will be celebrated across the country from Feb. 24 to March 2.

Richmond Public Library will mark this important event with displays of banned and challenged books. Mayor Malcolm Brodie has issued an official proclamation endorsing Canada’s Freedom to Read Week.

“Emphasizing the library’s commitment to intellectual freedom, we strongly believe that the freedom each individual has to choose what they read, does not include the freedom to choose for others,” said library board chair, Peter Kafka.

The library provides the community with free access to a wide range of material in a variety of formats, and their librarians are always available to offer advice on ageappropriate materials and resources.

“We believe that the library has an obligation to allow each individual to decide for themselves what they wish to read,” said Kafka.

The library’s website will have a Freedom to Read link where people can learn more about freedom of expression and censorship in Canada. “Freedom to Read Week is an opportunity for libraries to raise public awareness of the issues surrounding censorship and how it affects everyone,” added Kafka.

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Fever rises for high school hoops Richmond champions to be crowned today

by Don Fennell Sports Editor It’s that time of the year again, when February Fever reaches epidemic levels.

This is playoff time in Richmond high school basketball, when the hoops game takes centre stage.

Emotions were high Wednesday at J.N. Burnett Secondary, which is this week hosting the senior boys’ championship.

The upstart A.R. MacNeill Ravens, whose program is continually gaining traction, eliminated the former provinicial powerhouse Richmond Colts in the day’s opening game with an impressive 76-56 victory. Next up, the Matthew McNair Marlins used an up-tempo style to outlast the Steveston-London Sharks 93-76, while in the two nightcaps to decide the two teams that will battle for Lulu Island bragging rights in Friday’s final, the host Breakers pulled away from a nervous-looking

Hugh McRoberts Strikers for a 71-50 win, while the defending playoff champion R.C. Palmer Griffins used their experience to get by this year’s league champion R.A. McMath Wildcats 80-66. As a result, it will be the Griffins versus the Breakers for the Richmond title beginning at 5 p.m. Friday at Burnett.

The senior girls’ title will also be decided at 5 p.m. Friday at Steveston-London, where a pair of longtime rivals, the host Sharks will entertain the McMath Wildcats. Steveston-London (first in the regular season with an 8-0 record) claimed their place in the final with a 72-52 win over MacNeill Ravens on Wednesday, while the Wildcats (7-1 in regular-season play) advanced with a 45-39 win over the Hugh Boyd Trojans, which placed third in the league at 6-2. Also on Wednesday, McRoberts got by McNair 56-50 and H.J. Cambie Crusaders topped the Richmond Colts 61-40.

Don Fennell photos Tyrell Samuels of the J.N. Burnett Breakers reaches out to deflect a pass attempt by Hugh McRoberts’ Nolan Howell during Richmond high school senior boys’ basketball playoff action Wednesday at Burnett.

Joshua Rivera of the A.R. MacNeill Ravens takes the ball to the hoop against the Richmond Colts.

Marc-Andre Hervieux of the R.A. McMath Wildcats scoops up a loose ball during the ’Cats playoff game Wednesday versus the R.C. Palmer Griffins.

Hugh McRoberts Striker Arnold Macalipay stretches to block a shot by Burnett’s Jesse Beavis.

Deion Adaza of the Steveston-London Sharks goes one-on-one against Darren Gumayagay of the Matthew McNair Marlins.

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Mitsubishi brings affordability to electric car Road test of Mitsubishi’s $33,000 i-MiEV 2012

by Neil Moore Contributor A sleek Tesla roadster it ain’t.

Mitsubishi’s new i-MiEV, which launched in December 2011, has that kind of quirky styling you’d expect from an electric vehicle.

Part jelly bean, part smart car, the silhouette of this perky little four-door subcompact begins in a sweeping arc from front bumper to rear hatch, where it abruptly ends in the tall vertical taillights. This arc returns to the front along the underside of the rear doors, completing the i-MiEV’s teardrop profile.

Elongated headlamps, nearly the size of its 15-inch wheels, flank both sides of the hood, giving it a cute, bug-like first impression.

The i-MiEV may be whimsical in appearance, but serious thought has gone into its pricing, packaging and design.

For starters, cost is a major barrier to this kind of vehicle, and Mitsubishi has wisely positioned the i-MiEV as Canada’s most affordable electric car.

At $32,998, it starts at roughly six grand less than the entry

Nissan Leaf and about $8,500 below the base Chevrolet Volt.

Smaller in price, smaller in size, and although the i-MiEV offers less passenger room, I found it spacious enough in front and with adequate room for my five-foot-nine frame in back. Six footers, however, may find rear leg room a bit tight.

The cargo hold is also less commodious than in the Leaf (but larger than the Volt), and at 377 litres behind the reclineable second row, is ample for a couple of golf bags or a weekend away. When you drop the 50/50 split seats, that expands to a cavernous 1,430 litres.

In terms of power, Mitsu’s 66 horsepower and 145 lb/ ft of torque may seem a bit light when compared to the competition, but so is the car, tipping the scales at only 1,171 kilograms, which helps give it a pretty decent range of 155 kilometres—if you’re easy on the pedal.

To help monitor that, the Eco Meter provides real-time feedback on your driving habits.

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A separate fuel gauge displays the battery’s remaining charge.

Unlike the Nissan and Chevy, the electric motor in the i-MiEV drives the rear wheels. That feature, combined with the car’s low centre of gravity—thanks to battery placement below the floor—makes it stable and even fun in the corners.

Not sportscar-like fun, but better than I’d expected.

Ditto for power. I wouldn’t consider the i-MiEV quick, but it’s on par with most subcompacts thanks to the ability of an electric motor to deliver peak torque from the start.

Another advantage is there’s no transmission, reducing powertrain complexity and noise. Other than some tire and road rumble, this car operates almost silently, which is why the company has installed a sound generator in the front. It creates an electric whine at low speeds, letting pedestrians know you’re coming.

What didn’t live up to my expectations—for a $30K-plus car—was the passenger cabin.

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From Page 29 Standard features include power windows, keyless entry, air conditioning and a 100-watt audio system, but with an overabundance of hard plastic, it looks and feels entry-level.

Even the $3,000 premium package, which adds upgraded upholstery, leather-wrapped steering (with audio and Bluetooth controls), painted accents and a little chrome bling—not to mention an HDD navigation and 360-watt infotainment system—doesn’t elevate the interior to even a base Prius.

But then again, you have to put gas in the Prius.

Also consider that today’s battery technology—at low production volumes—is costly and takes a bite from what could otherwise have been spent on creature comforts.

So is it good value?

That depends on the price of gas and electricity, neither of which appear to be dropping anytime soon.

According to company sources, the average gasoline-powered car in Canada gets 10 litres/100 km, which at $1.20/litre, would cost $12 to travel 100 kilometres. Going the same distance in the i-MiEV would use about 18.7 kwh (kilowatt-hours) of electricity, and at an average price of 12 cents per kwh, the cost would be $2.20.

Factor in an annual mileage of 20,000 km, and you’d save about $1,951 per year.

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The Harley-Davidson Fat Boy is a member of the Softail family and its wide and chunky lines have become synonymous with a kind of elemental cruising ethos, a macho style best emphasized when it was chosen as Arnold Schwarzenegger’s ride in Terminator 2.

Tested here is an evolution of that original—the Fat Boy Lo, a The Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy Lo 2012. lowered and customized derivation that was first introduced a height 690 mm (27.2”) to 670 mm (26.3”), couple of years ago. squatting down to barely two feet off the Now, I may protest that I’m not an actual “fat boy” but at 6-foot-3 and 220 lb ground when I’m planted in the saddle.

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And the Fat Boy Lo brings a lot of other model-specific traits to the party; features that are not available in the regular Fat Boy, namely a darker, slammed appearance complemented by a fat, leather-strapped tank, black bullet hole wheels with wide tires, a denim black frame, and blacked-out engine bits with satin chrome highlights instead of polished chrome.

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Which in the i-MiEV has strict limitations, as unlike the Volt, there’s no gas engine to fall back on. The driver who delivered my press car mentioned that some journalists have been able to squeeze up to 180 kilometres out of a charge, but at the same time admits he’s been called out with his flatbed truck on more than one occasion.

Charging can be done via your standard household outlet. The on-board Level 1 cable will take the i-MiEV from near “empty” to full charge in about 22 hours.

This works well for short commutes, but if your drive to work is 60 kilometres, be sure to top it up at the office. Better yet, install a 240V Level 2 charging station at home, which will provide a full charge in seven hours.

The i-MiEV has three driving modes: Eco, Brake and Drive. I kept it in the latter most of the time, as it delivered the most punch and wasn’t too hindered by the car’s regenerative braking. Besides, with an equivalent fuel economy rating of 2.1 litres/100 km, I wasn’t too worried about stomping on the pedal now and then.

Eco mode, as expected, blunts throttle response and acceleration – which is okay for highway cruising. And Brake mode adds even more drag, but helps recharge the battery.

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Mazda6 marries style with function

by Jim Robinson Contributor The new mid-size Mazda6 sedan gets its looks from the Shinari concept featured on these pages back in 2010 with the final shape evident in the Takeri concept that made the auto show rounds last year.

Dominated by a wide and deep grille, the body sweeps to the rear in one seamless stroke.

The Mazda6 features a long hood which adds to the sporty look but is also made necessary because the “bundle of snakes” exhaust system is long for maximum exhaust gas scavenging thus requiring a longer engine bay.

That exhaust system is part of Mazda’s proprietary Skyactiv green technology that makes the Mazda6 one of the more frugal offerings in the mid-size segment.

Mazda took the usual step toward greener operation by not opting for a hybrid or plug-in electric vehicle.

Basically it involves gasoline and diesel engines and adopting new technology such as pistons with hollowed tops for better gas ignition, 13:1 compression ratio, lighter internal parts, reduced friction and the Formula One four-into-two-intoone exhaust system.

New, lighter transmissions and “every gram counts” weight saving is applied to every part not matter how small.

The 2014 Mazda6 features much improved styling and a wealth of new technology, making it one of the most fuel-efficient mid-size sedans on the market.

The Skyactiv-G 2.5-litre gasoline direct injection quad-cam four-cylinder produces 184 horsepower and 185 lb/ft of torque driving the front wheels. There are no plans for an allwheel-drive model at this time, but it does share a lot with the Skyactiv CX-5 compact CUV that features all wheel drive as an option.

A six-speed manual is standard on the base time GX model with a sixspeed automatic optional ($1,200).

On the mid-trim GS and top trim GT the manual is standard but the auto-

matic is a no-charge option.

Fuel consumption on the manual is 8.1/5.3L/100 km city/highway and 7.6/5.1L/100 km.

Later this year the Skyactiv-D four-cylinder diesel will debut with a 2.2-litre four-cylinder twin turbo engine with an estimated 310 lb/ft of torque and a range on one tank of probably 1,000 kilometres.

Also coming on the Mazda6 will be its capacitor-based brake energy regeneration system called i-ELOOP. Mazda claims i-ELOOP is the world’s

first capacitor-based brake energy regeneration system to provide power to all the electrical mechanisms in a vehicle.

There are fuel numbers that Energuide Canada gives you and then there are the real world numbers and that was what I was after.

Pricing starts with the GX at $24,495 followed by the GS at $28,395 and the GT at $32,195.

The GS has the optional Luxury Package that includes leather trimmed upholstery, eight-way power driver seat, power driver lumbar support, leather-like door trim and navigation system made by TomTom. The Technology Package on the GT includes SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Smart City Brake Support, Forward Obstruction Warning, Mazda Radar Cruise Control, High Beam Control System and a Lane Departure Warning System.

The driving and safety technologies come under the heading of i-Activsense which is pretty rich stuff in what is basically a family sedan.

The interior will be familiar to any Mazda owner with the seats firm, but not hard, and supportive especially in terms of thigh length.

The Mazda6 is the harbinger of more to come from Mazda.

With the CX-5 and Mazda6 diesels and a much-anticipated Miata sportscar replacement, the brand is now charting its own course.

Fat Boy a pleasure to ride From Page 31 Riding the Fat Boy Lo is a pleasure. The six-speed tranny snicks smoothly through the gears with a standard heel-and-toe shifter.

The bike is not exactly a lightweight but its maneuverability belies its bulk.

The rider’s view forward takes in the wide handlebars, the big bowl headlamp and a simple, yet beautifully ergonomic tank-mounted electronic speedometer. Although there’s no classic tach, the rider can read rpms and gear selection on a digital display that can also scroll through settings showing odometer, dual tripmeters, and clock.

This 2012 Fat Boy Lo was tested before newer models arrived, but the 2013 models carry over relatively unchanged, except for a price bump of a couple of hundred bucks and a few new colours.

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School-based hockey program growing Palmer hosting information session Feb. 20 The R.C. Palmer Secondary Hockey Academy , which will begin its third year in September, continues to develop its hockey-training program.

The RCPHA is currently promoting both academic and athletic excellence by providing a high quality hockey skill development program for student athletes imbedded within the hours of a regular high school day.

The RCPHA is an emerging program for the student who wants to develop his or her potential as a high performance athlete or just for the student who simply wants to learn and enjoy playing a competitive level of the game of hockey. Students in the RCPHA are enrolled full

time at Palmer Secondary School. They have the opportunity to pursue their interest in playing hockey, while continuing to receive an excellent education. Ryan Strachan, RCPHA strength and conditioning coach and teacher coordinator, says “the program targets the ‘hockey passionate’ student athlete and we are very excited to continue to offer this very unique and high quality program.”

Close to 30 student athletes currently pursue the objectives of developing the complete hockey player, student and person through this hockey-centered experience. The RCPHA is under the direction of the Richmond School District and Pacific Elite Hockey School and is not directly

connected to any minor hockey association and is strictly supplementary to their existing programs.

Palmer principal Richard Steward, says “our goal is to enhance individual player development by working in cooperation and partnership with the Richmond Arenas Community Association, Pacific Elite Hockey School, and Pro Formance Goaltending School to provide student athletes with a high level of hockey coaching, instruction and training within the secondary school setting.”

Students in the academy will participate and earn credits in two specialized “Hockey Academy “ courses as part of their regular eight-course timetable. Students are bussed every other day

Participants in the current R.C. Palmer Secondary Hockey Academy, which is in its second season.

to Minoru Arenas for 1.25 hours (1:45 p.m. to 3 p.m.) of on-ice training.

The other course is an inschool dryland strength, conditioning and cross training course to develop fitness, strength,

power and endurance.

Students will take these courses on alternate days for the entire school year.

There are 85 sessions combined providing 120 hours of training for each course.

On Wed., Feb. 20 the RCPHA is hosting an information meeting for anyone interested in finding out more about the RCPHA. The meeting is at Palmer Secondary School at 7 p.m. in Room

131.

Registration for the RCPHA for the 2013-2014 school year is now open and detailed information can be obtained by visiting the RCPHA website at http://palmer.sd38.bc.ca

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Richmond Ravens Peewee A1 gave up only three points (a loss and a tie) in 20 regular-season games to win the Pacific Coast Amateur Hockey Association Female league championship.

Ravens net league banner Peewees would like to add playoff championship to winnings The Richmond Ravens are the Pacific Coast Amateur Hockey Association Female Peewee A1 league champions.

The Ravens capped an 18-1-1 regular-season campaign last week by defeating defending provincial champion North Shore Avalanche 3-0, to finish a point ahead of the Avalanche.

The Ravens were dominant this season, outscoring their opposition 116-12. And needing a win over the Avalanche to capture the league crown, the Ravens again displayed their trademark focus and discipline.

After a scoreless first period, Kirsten Abo opened the scoring

by banging home a rebound off of Hannah Green’s point shot. Five minutes later, Abo scored again, deflecting home Aish Sander’s powerful shot. The Ravens led 2-0 after two and then Karina Lannard scored a shorthanded, breakaway goal to put the game out of reach.

Jenna Ehling was outstanding in net to post the shutout.

“I am very proud of our girls,” said Ravens coach Tony Lindsay.

“Winning a league banner is an outstanding accomplishment. To give you an idea of how difficult it is to achieve, our team is the only Richmond team, male or female, to win a Flight 1 rep league banner this season.”

The Ravens have also won the Wickenheiser and Alberta Challenge Cup tournaments this season and sport an over all record of 39 wins, four losses and two ties, outscoring the opposition 276- 42 along the way. The Ravens now get ready to start their play offs and they will host provincials starting March 17.

“We have much to be proud of this season,” said Lindsay, “but we are not satisfied. Provincials will be a huge challenge, as both Surrey and the Avalanche have beaten us this year and they are both outstanding teams. We are going to have to work very hard to keep up to both of them.”

Prominent Richmond Kajaks Track and Field Club member Asiana Covington will be competing in the U.S. next season. Covington, who has dominated the hammer, discus and shot put events in recent years at the national level, has accepted a full-ride scholarship to the University of Georgia. The Little Flower Academy student is coached at the Kajaks by legendary throws coach Richard Collier.

Hoops sign-up Saturday The Richmond Youth Basketball League is hoping to bring back elite hoops for kids 13 and under.

Tryouts will be held Feb. 16—for boys from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Hugh Boyd Secondary, and for girls from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Hugh McRoberts Secondary. In addition to exhibition games, possible competition dates for boys are March 15 to 17, March 28 to 30, April 19 to 21 and May 10 to 12, and for girls March 28 to 30, April 5 to 7, and May 10 to 12. As many as

two teams from each of the boys’and girls’ tryouts will be formed.

Many of Richmond’s top high school players are graduates of previous RYBL rep teams, notes current co-ordinator Matt Winograd.

RYBL is also planning to host its fall/winter league jamboree March 2 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at R.A. McMath Secondary.

Go to http://www.rybl.ca/ryblspring-rep-teams.html for more information.

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Alumni set to face-off against Sockeyes Annual hockey game, Saturday at Minoru Arenas, fundraiser for Sockeye Scholarship Fund

by Don Fennell Sports Editor The Richmond Sockeyes’ 11th annual alumni game—a fundraiser for the hockey team’s scholarship fund—is set for Saturday at Minoru Arenas.

Faceoff is 5:30 p.m. and admission is $10 at the door.

The Sockeye alumni, which will play the current Pacfic Junior Hockey League-leading Sockeyes, are coming off a narrow 5-4 loss to the Vancouver Canucks oldtimers last Saturday at the Richmond Olympic Oval. The PJHL team, meanwhile, had lost three games in a row— all in overtime or shootouts—going into action

Thursday versus the Ridge Meadows Flames.

Hoping to draw more interest among local youth, the Sockeyes are introducing a special feature for the game. The River Rock Casino Resort is joining forces with the Sockeyes to present the River Rock-Sockeyes Kids Corner, a program in which kids will be seated in the northwest corner of Minoru Arena and be able to participate in several carnival games as well as meet Jack the Giant, from the Vancouver Giants.

Older fans will also be interested in the $5,000 River Rock Shootout in which four contestants will be chosen from the crowd for the chance to win the grand prize.

Don Fennell photo Richmond Sockeyes Alumni will face off against the current Pacific Junior Hockey League Sockeyes in the 11th annual alumni game Saturday at Minoru Arenas.

Hoops final Thank you to our volunteers, participants, donors and sponsors for making this year’s event a huge success.

A special thank you to our event honoree, Michael Tham, and his family for sharing their story.

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Thank you to our exhibitors: Alzheimer Society of B.C. Richmond RCMP Richmond Museum Running Room Sea Island Heritage Society Vancouver Coastal Health WestJet Thank you to our sponsors and generous prize donors: CRH Communications Delta Minuteman Press Frischkorn A/V Heirloom Films Hot Wax Entertainment DJ Immediate Images Investors Group Isabella Sarmiento Photography Microsoft

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Don Fennell photo Anmol Mattu will hope to lead the Steveston-London Sharks to the Richmond Secondary Schools Athletics Association senior girls’ basketball playoff championship tonight at Steveston-London. Tip-off is 5 p.m. versus the McMath Wildcats.

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Onni brings mix of homes to False Creek

Block 100 a taste of waterfront living Onni is bringing a taste of waterfront living to its newest development, Block 100. With 231 homes, Block 100 will include a mix of condominiums and townhomes, with a variety of floorplans. The development consists of three blocks: Quebec, Centre and Main.

Located in southeast False Creek, Block 100 is perfectly situated for homeowners of all demographics.

Whether you want to walk to Rogers Arena to catch a Vancouver Canucks game or grab a water taxi to Granville Island, you’re just minutes away from everything you can imagine. The Seawall is right outside, and the Central Valley Greenway begins on your

doorstep.

Wide-plank laminate flooring throughout the main living areas is standard, while stainless-steel appliances and composite countertops with a breakfast bar in most homes are convenient and modern. The white gloss backsplash cabinetry offers plenty of storage. The bathrooms are luxurious and soothing, with heated porcelain tile floors, a linear-style deep soaker tub with a tiled front and a frameless glass shower and door with mosaic-tiled base and high-gloss wall tile.

Homes start at $268,900. For more information visit onni.com/block100 or call 604-682-8801.

This year the GVHBA has also included a People’s Choice Award, which will allow people to vote for their favourite new or renovated project.

There are 19 projects up for the award.

The winners will be announced at the awards gala on April 20. For more information, to see a full list of finalists and to vote for the People’s Choice Award, visit www.ovationawards.ca.

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GVHBA announces Ovation Award finalists

By Kerry Vital

The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association has announced the finalists for the 2013 Ovation Awards.

This year will mark the fourth year for the awards, which recognize excellence in renovation, new-home construction and design in the Metro Vancouver area.

There are several familiar faces in the new-home construction category, including ParkLane Homes, Bluetree Homes, Portrait Homes and Concert Properties.

ParkLane is a finalist in four categories, with the first being Best Townhouse/Rowhome Development: Less than 2,000 square feet for Flatiron at Bedford Landing. They are also nominated for Best Multi-Family Lowrise Development for The Village at Bedford Landing, Best Marketing Campaign for River District Vancouver and Multi-Family Builder of the Year, which is a Grand Ovation Award.

Portrait is a finalist in the Best Single-Family Detached Home: Less than 2,000 square feet for Hampstead, as well as Best Single-Family Detached Home 2,000 to 2,999 square feet and Best Marketing Innovation for Hampstead. They are also in the running for the Grand Ovation Award for Single-Family Builder of the Year.

Bluetree, which comes from ParkLane, is a finalist in the Best Townhouse/Rowhome Development: 2,000 square feet and over for Bluetree Homes at Kanaka Creek, as well as Best Interior Design Display Suite: Single-Family or Multi-Family for Kanaka Creek. They are also up for the Best Marketing Campaign for their Bluetree Homes – Your Friendly Neighbourhood Builder campaign.

Meanwhile, Concert Properties will be competing in the Best Multi-Family Highrise Development category as well as Best Interior Design Display Suite: Single-Family or Multi-Family and Best Marketing Campaign, all for their Patina development. Concert is also up for the Multi-Family Builder of the Year Grand Ovation Award.

Another developer who is up for several awards is Porte Development Corp., who is a finalist in the Best Multi-Family Lowrise Development and FortisBC Award for Excellence in Energy Efficiency in New Construction: Multi-Family Home awards for Origin, on Burnaby Mountain.

In the renovation categories, My House Design/Build is up for many awards. Among the categories they will be competing for is Best Kitchen Renovation: $100,000 and Over, Best Renovated Room, Best Condominium Renovation and Best Renovation: $500,000 to $799,999. They are also up for the Grand Ovation Awards for RenoMark Renovator of the Year – Large Volume and Custom Builder of the Year.

The other companies that will be competing for the RenoMark Renovator of the Year – Large Volume award are Kenorah Construction & Design Ltd. and TQ Construction Ltd. The other Grand Ovation Award is for the RenoMark Renovator of the Year – Small Volume. The renovators up for RenoMark Renovator of the Year – Small Volume are Cirrus Homes, Intermind Design Inc. and Shakespeare Homes and Renovations Inc. Best Builders Ltd. is also a finalist in multiple categories, including Custom Builder of the Year, Best Heritage Renovation, Best Custom Home: Over $2 million and Best Outdoor Living Space: New or Renovated.

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Portrait Homes’ Hampstead at Silver Ridge, top, is up for several awards at this year’s Ovation Awards, including Best Single-Family Detached Home: Less than 2,000 square feet. Bluetree Homes is also a finalist in several categories for their Bluetree Homes at Kanaka Creek development, above, including Best Townhouse/Rowhome Development 2,000 square feet and over.

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SOUTH SURREY

Rancher Style Townhomes for 50+

Co

4th Avenue & 174 Street Sunsational Community of Beautifully Crafted Homes built for the 50+ lifestyle.

Downsize without compromising on style or storage. Move in today!

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Call Sally Scott 604-619-4902 www.thegreensatdouglas.ca

MacDonald Realty Olympic

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SUN 2 - 4

Brenna Inthavixay 604-790-9395

#405 - 5500 Andrews Rd., RMD $368,000 Brenna Inthavixay 604-790-9395

2148 Ferndale St., VAN $1,200,000

Vipin Bajpai 604-839-7547

SUN 2 - 4

Vipin Bajpai 604-839-7547

8631 Fairdell Cres., RMD $898,000 Jim Lim 604-716-0995

Jim Lim

604-716-0995

FRI 12-2/ SAT 2-4

4833 13th Ave., TSAW $1,399,900

Teri Steele 604-897-2010

Teri Steele 604-897-2010

Suzanne Zanikos 604-537-3617

#306 - 2577 Willow St., VAN $657,000 Suzanne Zanikos 604-537-3617

Merilee McCaffery 604-307-9722

Karen Will

4421 Burke St., BURNABY $958,800 Merilee McCaffery 604-307-9722

Sarah Bergsma

604-838-9900

778-891-2750

SUN 2 - 4

#206 - 7580 Minoru Blvd., RMD $308,800 Helen Pettipiece 604-341-7997

#410 - 4600 Westwater Dr., RMD $430,000 Helen Pettipiece 604-341-7997

SAT/ SUN 2 - 4

SUN 2 - 4

Helen Pettipiece 604-341-7997

11060 Kingfisher Dr., RMD $1,098,000

Helen Pettipiece 604-341-7997

Izabela Wasiela 604-779-8045

#402 - 1210 W. 8th Ave., VAN $459,900 Izabela Wasiela 604-779-8045

1 BDRM/ View/ 773 sqft

JUST !

SOLD

12562 Jack Bell Rd., RMD $899,000 James Bailes 604-308-5376

James Bailes 604-308-5376

#1104 - 8160 Lansdowne, RMD $429,800 Louise Uy 604-788-4549

Rosemarie Vaughan 604-314-6912

#205 - 10662 151A St., Guildford $189,000 Rosemarie Vaughan 604-314-6912

#2503 - 2138 Madison Ave., BBY $525,000 Izabela Wasiela 604-779-8045

4 BED/ 1,598 sq ft

Jose (Joey) Ong 604-351-2142

3500 Shuswap Ave., RMD $828,000 Jose (Joey) Ong 604-351-2142

Louise Uy

604-788-4549

#9 - 7420 Moffatt Rd., RMD $645,800 Louise Uy 604-788-4549

10511 No. 1 Rd., RMD $1,100,000 Tina Gonzalez 778-837-1144

Tina Gonzalez 778-837-1144

Sutton Group - Seafair Realty . #550 - 9100 Blundell Road . Richmond, BC . V6Y 1K3 . phone: 604.273.3155

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• 6 Bdrms, 3 Baths – 3,337sq.ft.!

• South facing back yard!

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This one is a beauty! Completely updated 3 bdrm, 2 bath split level home on a quiet street in the Seafair area. Features include beautiful new kitchen with maple cabinets, fully updated bathrooms, new tiled entry, refinished oak hardwoods, large family room down and double glazed vinyl windows throughout. Large 66 x 106 lot is north facing and a large deck overlooks the private south backyard. Much more than lot value, a fantastic family home. See you at the open.

• $988,000!

4520 Williams Road Custom, owner-built, well cared for solid home in Steveston North.

This 6 bedroom, 3 bathroom family home includes custom oak cabinets in the kitchen, bathrooms and family room. You will love this sun-filled, south-facing private back yard surrounded by wellmaintained neighborhood homes, which provides beautiful natural lighting throughout. This home was built to last, including 6” exterior walls and concrete tile roof. The bright entrance foyer welcomes your guests into a wonderful floorplan, ideal for entertaining. The large kitchen flows nicely into the family room. Close to Diefenbaker, Hugh Boyd and St. Joseph the Worker schools. This well kept home has been truly “gently” lived in and makes it a pleasure to show.

remember pember Tim Pember – RE/MAX Westcoast 604-968-4999 RICHMOND REVIEWwww.rememberpember.ca

#1211 - 6651 MINORU BLVD REDUCED TO $328,000 ★ OPEN SATURDAY 2-4 PM ★

PRICE SLASHED!

Price slashed another $20,000! Popular Park Towers complex in Richmond’s best location across from Richmond Centre Mall and backing onto Minoru Park!

This large 2 bdrm, 2 full bath unit is high up on the 12th floor and offers beautiful easterly views. Lots of updating including all new kitchen cabinets, appliances and wall removal for that ‘open’ feeling. Motivated seller. See you on Saturday!

#9-7733 TURNILL CRES. | $538,000 3 BDRM AND DEN TOWNHOME

#202 - 3900 MONCTON ST. | $458,800 STEVESTON 2 BDRM & DEN

This 3 bdrm and den end unit features 2.5 baths, 9’ ceilings on main floor and a side by side double car garage.

Lots of windows allows abundance of natural light! Great location in the quiet middle part of the complex yet only a block to Garden City shopping.

Right in the heart of the village. Leave the car at home! Open kitchen with stainless steel appliances, gas stove and quartz countertops.

Large master bdrm with nice size walk-in closet. 2 full baths and insuite laundry. Comes with a storage locker and 2 secured parking spots.

GranD oPeninG! The latest addition to Steveston’s iconic waterfront, The Pier promises a rich and luxurious lifestyle on the water’s edge. Set above street-level retail, The Pier at London Landing is a collection of 76 beautiful, high-end condominiums overlooking a vibrant pedestrian-friendly plaza, a public waterfront park, lush riverside walkways, and an array of shopping options. Boasting incredible

LAST CHANCE TO OWN

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views and easy access to both Steveston Village and urban amenities, these premium view condos and penthouse units won’t be available for long.

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Call: 604.274.7326

Mon to Fri 9-5pm, Sat & Sun 12-5pm

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This is not an offering for sale. E.&O.E.

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30 years of experience

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GOLD MASTER MEDALLION CLUB

A moment in time

604.290.2650 cell

MCKINNEY CROSSING/STEVESTON SOUTH

Just Listed! Like New! Corner unit with wrap around patio next to farmland. Beautiful 2 story, 2 bedroom w/ 2.5 baths. 1,007 sq.ft.

Granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, maple cabinets, Carpet/laminate flooring, gas fireplace. Quiet location, short walk to Steveston Village, South dyke walk, organic grocery, coffee bakery, restaurants, wine bar, library, community centre and shops with more exciting retail coming soon. 2 secure underground parking stalls. OPEN SATURDAY 2:00 - 4:00 #58-6300 London Rd.

OPEN SAT 2 - 4

NEW PRICE! $439,900

45&7&450/ 8"5&3'30/5 508/)0.& t "4,*/( JUST LISTED! On Mariners Pond & West Dyke! Location Location!

View property in STEVESTON VILLAGE. Perched on the West Dyke it boasts magnificent views of the river & incredible sunsets.

Totally Renovated up & down. features an Open plan ‘great-room’ concept. Beautiful custom-built kitchen with loads of counter space, quartz counter tops, stainless steel appliances & computer area in kitchen w/ large pantry. Beautiful engineered hardwood floors, fine finishing throughout. New blinds & vinyl windows, new expanded sundeck to watch the many boats & gorgeous sunsets & summer barbecuing from, new deck stairs to lower court yard.

Two parking! A rare opportunity to own view property in the nicest of locations — just a short walk to the Village & Garry Point Park!

OPEN SUN 2 - 4

#74-11491 7TH AVE.

BLUE HERON MARINA ESTATES! STARTING AT $1,700,000 RICHMOND 9 New WATERFRONT Detached South Facing Executive bcclassified.com Homes with your own concrete dock. As part of a Strata Community & Marina, you will have the peace of mind that the Marina services include overseeing your property & boat. Located in the banks of the South Arm Fraser River, in a calm protected channel with deep fresh water moorage. Imagine, living on the water’s edge in your own waterfront home and enjoying the Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie and Hockey Hall of Famer and former Montreal Canadiens’ magnificent view of the water with your Yacht moored on your great Guy Lafleur join forces for the ceremonial puck drop Saturday prior to the game between own private dock. High end finishing with an elevator in each home! Large garage for 4 cars & large flex area. the Vancouver Canucks alumni and the Richmond Sockeyes alumni at the Richmond Olympic

6 LEFT!

SOLD! #213-10180 RYAN RICHMOND

SOLD!

SOLD!

12219 67A AVE SURREY

W. RICHMOND LOT ASKING $999,800

Oval. Taking part in the draw are Canuck captain Orland Kurtenbach (left) and Richmond Sockeyes alumni captain Doug Paterson. The game capped the day-long activities at the second annual Richmond Celebrates Hockey Day at the Richmond Olympic Oval.

Please call Randy Larsen at 604.290.2650

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.Retro Design & Antiques Fair. Feb 17, 10am-3pm. 3250 Commercial Dr. Info:604-980-3159. Adm. $5.

CROSSEN, Robert Brian Nov. 7, 1949 - Feb. 7, 2013

GLAZIER, James Bernard (Ben) Jan 6, 1935 - Jan 29, 2013 Hopkins, Minnesota Predeceased by parents Doris & Clarence Glazier.

Survived by his daughter Christine and granddaughter Justice of Brooklyn N.Y., brothers Neil (Inamae) of Richmond B.C., John, Barrie of Salem Or. and many nieces & nephews.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend. After a short battle with cancer, he past away peacefully at the Nanaimo Hospital Pallative Care. Brian is survived by his loving wife of 40 years Penny, brother Dean (Marj), daughters Dawn (Jarl), Dorie (Jim) and Deanna (Korek), 10 grandchildren. A celebration of his life will be held Sunday February 17th @ 2pm at the Lantzville Legion Hall 7227 Lantzville Rd. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Pallative Care unit at the Nanaimo Hospital.

INGRAM, Pamela Ann Pam passed away February 11th at the age of 75 in Richmond General Hospital after a short illness. Pam was predeceased by her parents Charlie and Ann and brother David. Pam will be deeply missed by her husband of 49 years, Peter, son Peter John (Jeff, Betty), daughter Paula (Walter), furry diva Picabo, brother Paul, and cousins Sandra, Robin, David and Brian. The family would like to thank Dr.Wong and all the ICU bcclassified.com staff for their wonderful care of Pam. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Pams name to Richmond Animal Protection Society, 12071 No. 5 Road, Richmond, B.C. V7A 4E9

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THE Richmond School District is looking for NOON HOUR SUPERVISORS to work either on-call or five (5) days a week in an Elementary or Secondary school.The shifts for this part time position are 1.5 hours per day at $20.80 per hour.

Please send your application to RSBsupport@sd38.bc.ca

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 102

ACCOUNTING/ BOOKKEEPING

Junior Intermediate Accounts Receivable Clerk F/T at Vtech, Richmond.

For full details, visit www.vtechcanada.com and email resumes to jobs@vtech.ca No phones calls please.

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Kids and Adults Needed 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.

Call Roya 604-247-3710 or email us at circulation@richmondreview.com

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

Terrific career Opportunity with outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects.

No Rail Experience Needed!!

Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time, Valid License w/ air brake endorsement.

Extensive Paid Travel, Meal Allowance, 4 weeks Vacation and Benefits Package.

Compensation based on prior driving experience.

Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver.

DO NOT FILL IN CITY OR STATE

Cormorant Crt, Steveston Hwy

52

14401659

11000 Blk Steveston Hwy

92

14303522

9000 Blk No 3 Rd

59

$2500 SIGNING BONUS

14302323

Cantley Rd, Colville Rd

74

Van Kam’s group of companies req. Owner Ops. to be based out of our Surrey Terminal for runs throughout BC & Alberta.

Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience / training.

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

Email a detailed resume and current driver’s abstract, and details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com or Call Bev at 604-968-5488 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.

14302276

Cadogan Rd, Camden Cres, Pl, Kilgour Pl

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9000 Blk No 2 Rd

67

14301210

Dylan Pl, Housman Pl, St, Spender Crt, Dr, Yeats Cres

110

14303561

Alouette Crt/ Dr, Glacier Cres, Tweedsmuir Ave

45

14303523

7000 Blk Williams Rd

112

14303564

Bromley, Forrilon, Goldstream, Malahat, Waterton

100

14401645 Rosebrook Rd, Rosemary Ave, 8000 blk Steveston Hwy 14304051

5000 Blk Woodwards Rd

112 54

14303521

Bates Rd, Greenlees Rd

68

15102032

Fisher Crt/ Dr, 4000 Blk No 4 Rd

93

15101027

Carter Crt/ Dr, Hayne Crt, Kitcher Pl

80

15102031

10000 Blk Odlin Rd

74

15102153

Deerfield Cres, Dewsbury Crt, dewbury Dr, Dumont St

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OWNER OPERATORS

Must like loud Music & Travel Outgoing ppl only and avail immediately call today,start tomorrow!

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.

Make it yours.

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

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HELP WANTED

Our Focus is on the Learner

The shifts for this part time position are 1.5 hours per day on those days that the students are in attendance. Incumbents are expected to follow the same vacation schedule as the school. In addition to excellent communication and interpersonal skills, applicants must have experience supervising groups of adolescents and elementary schoolaged children.

First Aid and other related training, such as conflict resolution or non-violent crisis intervention, would be preferred. The rate of pay is $20.80 per hour, which includes 4% holiday pay.

Applications are available at the School Board office between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. or online. Please submit a completed application form with a recent resume along with proof of courses. We also require email addresses of two past supervisors as professional references.

Please quote competition #E-NHS-002-13 and apply by 4:00 p.m. on March 1st, 2013 to: Human Resources Department School District No 38 (Richmond) 7811 Granville Avenue Richmond, BC V6Y 3E3 If you have submitted an application within the past six months, you need not reapply. We appreciate the interest of all applicants but only those being considered for interviews will be contacted. For more information regarding the Richmond School District, please visit www.sd38.bc.ca.

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

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CONCRETE & PLACING

STAMPED CONCRETE FPatios FPool Decks FSidewalks FDriveways FForming FFinishing FRe & Re 30yrs exp. Quality workmanship Fully Insured crossroadsstampedconcrete.com

Danny 778 - 565 - 4797

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

LABOURERS

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

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Journeyman HD mechanic required for oilfield construction company. Duties will include servicing, maintenance and overhaul of our equipment. The job will be predominately shop work , but with a portion of your time spent in the field. A mechanics truck will be supplied for you. The job is based in Edson, Alberta.

Call Lloyd at 780-723-5051.

Required for Maple Ridge roofing co. Previous experience is an asset, not necessary - willing to train. Wages Commensurate with Experience.

Fax resume 604.462.9859 or e-mail - hiroofingltd@shaw.ca or Call: Sue 604.880.9210

$100-$400 CASH DAILY

COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT & DIESEL ENGINE MECHANICS Required for Cullen Diesel Power Ltd. and Western Star & Sterling Trucks of Vancouver Inc. Positions avail. in Surrey. Cummins, Detroit Diesel and MTU engine experience considered an asset.

for Landscaping Work!

Competitive, Energetic, Honesty a MUST!

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

HELP WANTED

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.

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Borrow Against Your Vehicle!

Call JR 604-247-3712 or email us at circulation@richmondreview.com

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Bayview, English, Ewen, Gerrard, Hayashi, Moncton

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14100232

2nd Ave, 3rd Ave, 4th Ave (Steveston)

30

14100230

1st Ave, Chatham St (Steveston)

30

14201154

5000 Blk Williams Rd

70

14202013

Gormond Rd, Jesmond Ave,

60

14202262

4000 Blk Francis Rd

21

14901162

Cabot Dr, McCallan Rd, Railway Ave

122

14901174

5000 Blk Blundell Rd

62

14901175

7000 Blk No 2 Rd

65

14902122

7000 Blk No 1 Rd, Tyson Pl

63

14902133 Bowen Dr, Gabriola Cres/ Gate, Saltspring Crt, Saturna Pl

125

14902054

3000 Blk Granville Ave

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14901216

Donald, Grandy, Udy Rd

79

14903075

Johnson Ave, Pearkes Dr, Tolmie Ave

105

14903077

Richards Dr, Semlin Dr, Trutch Ave

55

14800084

Azure Rd, Gt, Christina Rd, Otter Pl, Tranquille Pl

112

14201133

Hermitage Dr

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

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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

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

DRYWALL Reliable Work - Res. & Comm.

Mike 604-789-5268

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ELECTRICAL

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• ELECTRICAL • FULL PLUMBING SERVICES • HVAC GAS FITTING *Free Est. *Licensed *Insured 24hr. Emergency Service

Rona Building Centre 7111 Elmbridge Way Richmond, BC

COMPLETE Handyman Services.

Tile, drywall, carpentry, paint, flooring. All repairs. Dan 604-761-9717

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

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

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Union Shop ~ Full Benefits.

Kids and Adults Needed

WE GUARANTEE

DRYWALL

TRADES, TECHNICAL

ASPHALT SHINGLE ROOFERS

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

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

MEDICAL/DENTAL

MEDICAL SECRETARY required for one doctor specialty practice in Richmond. Fax resume to 604-2703283.

EDUCATION

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ANGELA’S CLEANING SERVICE Move in/out, kitchens, blinds & windows, office clean. Satisfaction Guaranteed. 778-882-2941.

KITCHEN in Vancouver looking for full time Cook can handle Korean food. Re: 3 yrs. exp. complete high school wage:$2,900./mth.40hrs/wk. resume: miyeonsong12@gmail.com

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The Richmond School District is looking for NOON HOUR SUPERVISORS to work either on-call or five (5) days a week in an Elementary or Secondary school. Duties will involve supervising students in school buildings and grounds during the lunch break plus assisting in the office or school library.

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“Helping to make our schools a safe and welcoming environment.”

HELP WANTED

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$440/wk, up to $800/wk

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INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training.

Real world tasks.

Weekly start dates. Job board!

Funding options.

SIGN UP ONLINE! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

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DRIVERS WANTED:

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

NEW & REPAIR. Bath & Kitch, flrs, tiles, moulding, dry-wall, painting, plumbing, wiring. Job guaranteed.

WCB ins. Patrick 778-863-7100.

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MOVING & STORAGE

GET the BEST for your MOVING. From $40/hr. Licensed & Insured.

Senior Discount. 778-773-3737

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable.

Rates. Different From the Rest.

604-721-4555.

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25yrs Exp. 24hrs/7days 604-506-7576 SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials.

Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

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Local & Long Distance 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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604-537-4140

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PETS

www.paintspecial.com

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PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour (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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MIN. EXPRESS PAGING SYSTEM Reasonable Rates 604-270-6338

PLUMBING 353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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

C & C Electrical Mechanical

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: ESTATE OF LILY HOLMES aka LIL HOLMES, deceased, formerly of 8851 Wagner Drive, Richmond, British Columbia, V7A 4N2. Creditors and others having a claim against the Estate of the late Lily Holmes are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustees Act that full particulars of their claims should be sent to the Administrator of the estate on or before February 28, 2013 after which the Administrator will distribute the Estate among parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims of which the Administrator then has notice.

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Pursuant to the Warehouse Lien Act, all bottles held in storage at A Plus Transport for Can-Am Pack Inc. will offer for sale by close bid to recover outstanding amount $19,566.74.

Goods are available for viewing at 140-2700 Simpson Rd., Richmond, BC. On or before February 28, 2013.

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

Winter Wonderland chairperson Magdalen Leung honours River Rock Casino Resort, winners of the Best Dressed Tree, at the recent Winter Wonderland Appreciation Dinner.

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Rotary club of Richmond Sunset donated $4,000 to Hugh Boyd Secondary students for a July trip to an orphanage in Refilwe, South Africa. In photo is Magdalen Leung, along with Hugh Boyd students Brandon Low and Shanne Nathu.

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

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Amelia Kennedy, a Kwantlen Polytechnic University alumna and former faculty member, has had her proposal surrounding her dissertation research accepted for the 2013 Canadian Public Relations Society’s national conference. Her submission is one of 12 that will be presented at the conference in Ottawa, June 9 to 11. During the conference Kennedy will present her research, Gender in PR: Why is the industry predominantly female? A 2012 study addressing gender communication and why the public relations industry is predominately female.

Richmond’s Yasmin Gandham is Miss Teen B.C. 2013 after she earned the crown while competing in her first pageant. Her platform is to empower women and give them confidence to achieve their goals, with a particular focus on body image. She is now taking on the cause of Free the Children, an organization dedicated to eliminating the exploitation of children around the world. Gandham welcomes sponsorship and donations. She can be contacted at msteenbc2013@gmail.com.

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