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Learning the ropes Amanda Oye photo Annika Penner from the Gulf of Georgia Cannery in the knot-making area of the historic site, where visitors can learn how seafarers secure boats and mend nets. The cannery is hosting various activities for spring break; see Page 23 for a look inside.
Forecast calls for Fraser River run of nearly 4.8 million salmon by Jeff Nagel Black Press Salmon watchers are hoping this is the year the troubled Fraser River sockeye run turns the corner on its disastrous collapse four years ago. If returns come in as forecast, nearly 4.8 million sockeye will make their way up the Fraser this summer. That’s still well short of the longer term average of 8.6 million for this part of the four-year cycle. But it would be a huge improvement from 2009, when more than 10 million salmon were expected and just 1.5 million arrived, prompting the federal government to appoint the Cohen Commission into the decline. “Hopefully we’ll get a run that’s much improved relative to 2009,” said Mike Lapointe, chief biologist for the Pacific Salmon Commission. “If the run returns bigger and we’re able to get some rebuilding, that will be very important for the sockeye moving forward. It will be definitely be more than what we had in the parent year that produced it.” See Page 3
No appetite for language law Citizens appeal to council for rules governing language on signs in Richmond by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter An appeal by two local residents who gathered a 1,000-signature petition denouncing the proliferation of Chinese language signs on storefronts, bus shelters, and real estate signs failed to sway members of council to take action. In front of a packed house at a council committee meeting Monday, the majority of council showed they were going to avoid reacting to the debate’s most recent iteration. Coun. Evelina Halsey-Brandt said if consumers are miffed about the signs, they can speak with their wallets, and simply spend their loonies and toonies elsewhere.
“I believe that every business has the right to try to attract the customers of their choice. If they don’t want me to come into their store because they have not informed me of what kind of business they offer, then I will talk with my wallet and with my feet, and I won’t go into it.” As it did in the mid-1990s, and again in the mid2000s, the debate on language content on signs has proved irksome enough that it prompted Kerry Starchuk and Ann Merdinyan to appeal to council. And as quickly as the TV cameras and reporters came, they stampeded away after hearing the committee accept the petition for information, and defeated a bid by Coun. Chak Au, who made a motion to have staff analyze the issue more closely. In a letter to the editor last January, Starchuk wrote:
“The complex signage issue in Richmond regarding the increasing prevalence of signs with Chinese characters has really bothered me, enough to become engaged in seeking answers on why and how it can be resolved. Astonishingly, it’s been a discussion in the city for 17 years.” Au sought to have a deeper discussion about the language debate, and wanted staff to look at signs at businesses, on buildings, and in advertising. But Halsey-Brandt, a council veteran of these past debates, said she didn’t want to go there, again. Instead, if a merchant wants to advertise mostly or solely in Chinese, she said she can choose to spend her money elsewhere. Starchuck said she was urged to gather signatures after speaking to Richmond’s MPs about the issue.
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Trio nets 36 years for record drug bust More than 1,000 kilograms of ketamine hidden in 2010 shipment of coffee mugs by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter Three men, including two Chinese nationals, have been sentenced at Richmond provincial court to a combined 36 years in prison for their part in a record drug seizure involving ketamine back in 2010. The trio conspired to smuggle 1,000 kilograms of ketamine, known by the street name Special K and Vitamin, in a shipment of coffee mugs. The Richmond-bound shipment at the Port of Vancouver was X-rayed, which revealed discrepancies that resulted in a closer look.
The 402-carton shipment included 318 cartons of coffee mugs, and another 84 with coffee mugs stuffed with vacuum-sealed bags containing a white powder that was later tested, and confirmed to be ketamine. The shipment, according to federal Crown counsel John Walker, was worth between $5 and $8 million at the wholesale level, and perhaps as much as $50 million at street level. It was the largest seizure of its kind in Canadian history, amounting to one million doses that were kept off the streets. In November, Walker said the two
Chinese nationals—Yiu Tim Kwok and Wing Kee Ng—were the principals in the importation scheme, and he sought 16-year sentences following their trials. Vancouver’s Hin Cheung Lau played a “less significant” role, but he was “still essential” to the large scale drug distribution scheme. While ketamine isn’t the most serious Schedule 1 drug, it is used as a date rape drug, and creates the illusion of an “out of body experience.” But legitimately, it’s used by veterinarians as a horse tranquilizer. Vancouver’s Hin Cheung Lau was sentenced to nine years, 19 days in
prison for possessing a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking. Chinese national Yiu Tim Kwok was sentenced to 13 years, 8 months and 22 days in prison for importing a controlled substance, nine years, 8 months and 22 days for possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking. Chinese national Wing Kee Ng was sentenced to 13 years, four months and 19 days for importing a controlled substance, and nine years, four months, 19 days for possession of a controlled substance for the purposes of trafficking.
Black Press file photo Fishermen on the Fraser River toss freshly caught sockeye into a tote. Officials are cautiously optimistic there will be a commercial fishery this year.
Last year’s sockeye run wasn’t enough to allow most fishing From Page 1 Nobody is guaranteeing a commercial fishery yet. The pre-season forecast shows a one-infour chance of a Fraser sockeye run below 2.7 million, which would likely rule out commercial fishing, and a one-in-10 chance it will be as bad as 2009. But after the Cohen inquiry failed to come up with a single cause or solution to the slide, observers like Lapointe would be happy to continue to see an improving trendline.
“We definitely did better in 2012 than 2008, we did better in 2011 than in 2007. If we can do better again in 2013 from 2009 we’ll have gotten some rebuilding off of those three very low years.” Last year’s sockeye return, while up, wasn’t enough to allow commercial fishing or sports angling. There are no concerns about 2014 – next year marks the return of the huge Adams River run, which came back with a stunning return of more than 30 million sockeye in 2010, meaning enough fish spawned to as-
sure at least a healthy run. The bulk of this year’s sockeye are summer-run salmon, concentrated in two stocks – the Quesnel and Chilko lake systems. Also coming back this year are pink salmon, which run on a two-year cycle. Nearly nine million pinks are forecast to return – below average and down from the last couple of runs of more than 15 million. Still, Lapointe said there are good odds of some commercial fishing for pinks, which typically fetch around 40 cents a pound, compared to $1.50 to $2 for sockeye.
Reptile show returns this weekend Event is a long Richmond Nature Park tradition by Brandon Reid Contributor For over 30 years and counting, the Exotic Reptile Show—complete with water dragons, corn snakes and small boas— is on this weekend at Richmond Nature Park. The event is a collaboration with the West Coast Society for the Protection and Conservation of Reptiles. “Members come with some of their own animals,” said Kris Bauder, Richmond Nature Park co-ordinator. “We don’t know until the morning of the event who’s coming.” Historically, the event is popular amongst families with kids ages six to 10—so don’t expect any anacondas. “They bring the very friendly reptiles, the ones used to being handled,” said Bauder. “Nothing dangerous.” The society is generally invited to the park twice a year to better inform the public of the coldblooded creatures. By allowing handling of the animals, Bauder hopes to “clear up misconceptions” of the reptiles. “They’ve probably never seen them outside of TV,” she said. “The kids usually are really keen to learn and explore these things.” The show runs 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 23 and 24 at Richmond Nature Park, 11851 Westminster Hwy. Admission is by donation. For more information call 604718-6188.
“It’s going to depend on how many pinks there are and how much interest there is [from the commercial fleet].”
Salmon named official fish The provincial government on Saturday declared Pacific salmon to be B.C.’s official fish emblem, in recognition of its high ecological, cultural and economic significance. The designation captures all Pacific salmonids—sockeye, chinook, coho, pink and chum, plus ocean-going steelhead and cutthroat trout.
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City Page Community news covering March 20 to April 3, 2013 storey building containing 173 dwelling units over a two (2) level parkade for 361 cars on a site zoned “High Rise Apartment and Olympic Oval (ZMU4) – Oval Village (City Centre)”. 2. 8540 and 8560 Jones Road - DP 12-603657 - Zhao XD Architect Ltd. - To (1) permit the construction of 12 three-storey townhouse units on a site zoned High Density Townhouses (RTH1); and (2) vary the provisions of Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500 to allow tandem parking spaces in all of the 12 townhouse units. 20 Public Works &
Transportation Committee Wednesday, March 20 Anderson Room, City Hall 4:00 p.m.
25 Regular Council Meeting Monday, March 25 Council Chambers, City Hall 7:00 p.m. (open meeting) Anderson Room, City Hall 4:00 p.m. (closed meeting)
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Please call the Planning Department at 604-276-4395 for further information.
Earth Hour Turn off your lights on Saturday, March 23 from 8:30 – 9:30 p.m. The City of Richmond invites you to once again participate in Earth Hour by turning off your lights and other unnecessary equipment for one hour on Saturday, March 23 from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. This year, Richmond’s goal is to reduce energy consumption in the city by 3 per cent from its regular use. Earth Hour is an initiative by the World Wildlife Fund to raise awareness about the need for urgent climate change action. For more information and to pledge your support for Earth Hour 2013, visit www.wwf.ca/earthhour.
Rendezvous with reptiles at Richmond Nature Park Exotic Reptile Show March 23 and 24 Visitors to the Richmond Nature Park will come face to face with some unusual guests at the semi annual Reptile Show. On Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., snakes, lizards and other reptiles will be on-site with the West Coast Society for the Protection and Conservation of Reptiles. Visitors will have the opportunity to overcome any misconceptions and phobias about reptiles, and get
to know the kinder, gentler side of these ancient and fascinating creatures. The Richmond Nature Park is located at 11851 Westminster Highway. The Reptile Show is suitable for all ages and admission is by donation, with all money raised supporting Richmond Nature Park Society educational programs. For more information, call the Richmond Nature Park at 604-718-6188 or visit www.richmond.ca/parksprograms.
Garbage/recycling placement reminder Please keep our roads clear for street sweeping Reminder to residents: Please do not place garbage and recycling containers and/or other items on the road. This is to ensure the road is kept clear for street sweeping equipment to properly clean the road.
Get active this long weekend Select community facilities open on Easter holidays Select Richmond community centres will be open on Good Friday and Easter Monday. Now there is no excuse to miss a workout this upcoming long weekend! The fitness centre at Hamilton will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Good Friday, March 29, and fitness centres at Cambie, South Arm, Steveston and Thompson will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Easter Monday, April 1. Total Fitness Pass holders can use their pass at any centre on these days for no extra fee. Get active at Richmond pools - Minoru Aquatic Centre and Watermania will be open throughout the Easter weekend. Drop-in programs are scheduled throughout the Easter weekend at the arenas, with a special skate planned at Minoru Arenas on Easter Monday from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. – don’t be surprised if the Easter Bunny makes an appearance!
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City Hall will be closed on Friday, March 30 and Monday, April 1 Britannia Shipyards, National Historic Site, has extended hours for Spring Break, and will offer an Easter Scavenger Hunt on Sunday, March 31 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. For weekend hours, check with your local community facility or www.richmond.ca.
Easter egg-citement Hop off to the Easter Egg Hunt Kids, come meet the Easter Bunny, try some carnival games, make crafts and join the Easter Egg Hunt! Parent participation and pre-registration required. Hamilton Community Centre, 5140 Smith Drive, ,604-718-8055 Saturday, March 30, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 0-12 years, $9, Reg #257505 South Arm Community Hall, 9020 Williams Road, 604-718-8060 Saturday, March 30, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. 4-6 years, $6, Reg #261455 Saturday, March 30, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1-8 years, $6, Reg #261456 Thompson Community Centre, 5151 Granville Avenue, 604-238-8422 Saturday, March 30, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 1-8 years, $10, Reg #261392 West Richmond Community Centre, 9180 No. 1 Road, 604-238-8400 Sunday, March 31, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 1-10 years, $8, Reg #261784 3 Ways to Register • Online: www.richmond.ca/register • In person • By phone at 604-276-4300, or call the centre directly
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Local excitement for new Catholic Pope Humble, simple and gentle new pope comes from Argentina by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter Members of the local Latino community were no doubt swelling with pride last week when Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected the 266th pope of the Catholic Church, the first from South America and the first from outside of Europe in more than 1,000 years. A native of Buenos Aires, Argentina, Bergoglio took the name Francis. “People are quite excited about it,” said Father Rodney Nootebos, assistant pastor at St. Paul Parish. “There is a certain charisma there.” Nootebos said he’s never met Bergoglio, but like others has been reading a lot about him. “He seems like a very humble, gentle man, very prayerful.” Nootebos noted Bergoglio’s track record of being a simple man who works with the poor, and that after he was named, he walked
out onto the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, wearing a simple white cassock rather than the usual red mosetta shoulder cape normally worn by the pope.
“I thought it was edifying.” Nootebos said it appears Bergoglio is very personable, with a pastoral approach, and that this might pose some challenges for Vatican
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Students in Graham Essex’s Grade 3/4 class at Lord Byng Elementary School stand in the midst of a First Nations museum they created. Students put together the project using information gathered through research, a field trip and teachings, and served as individual tour guides to fellow students, families and others in surrounding schools.
Richmond Heritage Awards Heritage Commission calls for nominations
May Day Celebrations, ca 1919, City of Richmond Archives Photograph 1987 3 1
Recognizing Richmond’s heritage —that’s the purpose behind the call for nominations for Richmond’s Heritage Awards. The City of Richmond’s Heritage Commission is encouraging the public to submit nominations for the 2013 Richmond Heritage Awards, to be presented at the Richmond Delta Regional Heritage Fair’s Closing Awards Ceremony, Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 2:30 p.m. Submission deadline: 4:00 p.m. on Monday, April 15, 2013 Submit via: Mail:
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Richmond’s rich heritage is one of the things that make the community such a special place. It’s not often, though, that we pause and take special notice of the heritage treasures all around us. The buildings, landscapes, artifacts, and the people and their histories—all of them are rich resources of our collective past. The annual Richmond Heritage Awards recognize the special accomplishments of individuals and organizations who have contributed to preserving and promoting Richmond’s heritage. Anyone may submit a nomination to the Richmond Heritage Commission. The nomination could be for an individual or an organization who has enriched Richmond’s heritage resources in any way or contributed to those resources.
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Yap admits to lapse in judgment John Yap still seeking re-election in Richmond-Steveston this May by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter Richmond-Steveston MLA John Yap said he is “remorseful and regretful” in his handling of an e-mail from one of his staffers relating to the handling of a constituent’s request for help in applying for an ethnic outreach job. That staffer, Mike Lee, resigned last week following the release of the report into the ethnic outreach scandal written by John Dyble. The ethnic outreach strategy involved plans to use government resources to do political work for the Liberals in their re-election campaign. “It is absolutely critical that we do not leave any evidence in us helping them through this application,” Lee wrote in
his personal e-mail account to Yap and former ministry communications director Brian Bonney. In reply, Yap said: “I appreciate each of your efforts with the three (requests for qualifications). Great job. Let’s hope for the best.” In explaining his actions, Yap took full responsibility for not speaking up, and reacting strongly to Lee’s “choice of words.” “I admit my choice of words back to the former staff member was one of a quick word of encouragement for someone who was working very hard in public service,” Yap told The Richmond Review. Yap said Lee’s e-mail, one of about 60 to 100 he receives daily, should have triggered a rebuke.
“I am not making an excuse, but clearly I fell short there, and of course feel remorseful and regretful.” – John Yap
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These workshops will show you ways to reduce pesticide use and create a more sustainable community. The workshops are part of the City’s enhanced pesticide management program and sustainability, waste reduction and water conservation initiatives. The workshops are free, however, registration is required. There are two ways to register: • Online at www.richmond.ca/register • By phoning the registration call centre from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. at 604-276-4300 (press “2” at the prompt) If you register but cannot attend, please contact the registration call centre to make your space available for someone else. Balcony farming Sunday, March 24 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Reg #261953, Free, 13+ years Richmond Cultural Centre 7700 Minoru Gate Edible landscaping Sunday, March 24 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Reg #261958, Free, 13+ years Richmond Cultural Centre 7700 Minoru Gate Edible wild Saturday, April 6 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Reg #262284, Free, 13+ years 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Reg #332758, Free, 13+ years Terra Nova Rural Park 2631 Westminster Highway
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Under the City’s Pesticide Use Control Bylaw, many pesticides can no longer be used for lawn and garden beautification. For more information about the Bylaw, natural pest solutions or the list of permitted pesticides, visit www.richmond.ca/pesticides. For more information on the workshops, please email ESOutreach@richmond.ca or call 604-233-3318. City of Richmond | 6911 No. 3 Rd. Richmond BC V6Y 2C1 | Tel: 604-276-4000
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Premier Christy Clark’s skimpy governing agenda was overshadowed by the delivery of an internal investigation report into her government’s ethnic outreach program. A review by four deputy ministers detailed what reporters already knew from a memo and meeting notes leaked to the NDP. The plan started in the premier’s office, led by Clark’s deputy chief of staff, who resigned as soon as it was made public. A B.C. Liberal Party
employee attended the first meeting, expressly intended to organize events to impress immigrant communities, then harvest the goodwill in the form of contact lists for the coming election campaign. After 10,000 e-mails were collected and 27 interviews conducted, they revealed a few significant details. Former multiculturalism minister John Yap knew or should have known that the scheme was being kept secret because it was an inappropriate use of government resources. He won’t be back in cabinet, although Clark said he intends to run for re-election in RichmondSteveston. Yap’s executive assistant resigned when the report came out, admitting he helped cover the tracks of political meddling in the hiring of three outreach contractors with sufficient loyalty to the party. Clark insists she knew nothing of this plan. She tabled the investigation report, and then announced that the B.C. Liberal Party had written a $70,000 cheque to the government to cover the estimated cost of the inappropriate political work done by non-political staff. Here’s the part taxpayers
Walmart mall further degrades local environment Editor: An open letter to mayor and council. Although I do not believe that Richmond needs another big box store for any reason, this message is more about the sustainability of a healthy community through conservation. The Alderbridge corridor is another unique Richmond feature that could be preserved or sacrificed depending on your responses to Walmart’s blandishments. Its position is one of profit not livability. I urge you to consider our generation, which has already seen much of what was Richmond sacrificed to profit, and our future generations that will never be able to see what we did. Sustaining our community is in your hands. I understand that resistance is difficult and under very persuasive threat from those who see only their own motives. I also understand that resistance must be maintained, as once a decision is made to allow this corridor to be removed, it can never be reconstituted. As one developer said, the regulatory authority can refuse many times, but once agreement to develop is given, it cannot be revoked as development is not reversible. Please resist another degradation of our environment through unwise and unnecessary development. Richard Mathias (Professor of Public Health, UBC), Richmond
Richmond-Steveston MLA John Yap won’t be back in Christy Clark’s cabinet.
may not fully appreciate. There are authorized political staffers all over the legislature, in the premier’s office, the opposition leader’s office and two teams of caucus employees who spend much of their time digging up dirt on the other party. All are paid by you and me. A line is crossed only when a non-political employee such as a ministry communications director acts on behalf of the party. The main offender in that capacity was one Brian Bonney, whose records suggested he spent half of his time on party work.
He quit in February, before the plan was leaked, and the party paid back half of his salary for the 18 months he was on the public payroll. NDP outrage over this was blunted by another leaked document. This one was from a neverreleased 2010 report by Auditor General John Doyle, which condemned a five-year program of skimming money from NDP constituency office budgets all over the province and using it for political work. In a nice bit of symmetry, much of the more
than $400,000 was spent to put three-time candidate Gabriel Yiu on the NDP caucus payroll. Yiu’s Vancouver-Fraserview candidate page boasts of his ethnic outreach work, which included tirelessly warning B.C.’s Chinese community about the evils of the harmonized sales tax. In fact, it was the NDPYiu operation that inspired a B.C. Liberal copycat plan. The NDP quietly stopped the budget skimming after Doyle pointed out the blindingly obvious, which is that constituency funds are to serve constituents and are not to be diverted to political organizing. It was kept under wraps by the secretive Legislative Assembly Management Committee. This is the B.C. Liberal-NDP co-managed trough of undocumented MLA expenses and other questionable payments that Doyle has only recently dragged into the light. Both of these schemes have the same stink. Both are intentional abuse of taxpayers’ money for the political gain of the dominant parties. There is no moral high ground for either of them. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press.
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Editor: A “Broken Relationship” service, sponsored by the Richmond Kairos Committee, will take place at Gilmore United Church at No. 1 and Blundell roads, on Sunday, March 24 at 2 p.m. This service on Canadian First Nations issues will include healing, prayer, singing, drumming and storytelling. Speakers include singer-songwriter Cheryl Bear, Rev. Mary Fontaine and Ruth Adams, an elder at Tsawwassen First Nation. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission invites non-aboriginal Canadians to hear the truth about the mistakes we have made as colonizers in our relationship with aboriginal peoples. We are invited to listen deeply to their stories so that greater healing and reconciliation can be facilitated in our broken relationship. We are invited to grapple with questions as part of a broken de-colonization of attitudes and behaviours. Orval Chapman Richmond
Editor: The fate of the George Massey Tunnel is of special interest to all Richmond residents. Not all the traffic that uses this route passes through Richmond on Highway 91. Much of this traffic also uses Richmond surface roads and therefore impacts our ability as residents to move around our community efficiently and in safety. For Richmond it is also a key access point as we commute off the island and for businesses moving goods and services to the south. George Massey Tunnel users face significant traffic congestion. The existing crossing is over capacity during the morning and afternoon rush hours, and near capacity throughout the day. Constructing another crossing or upgrading the tunnel will be a costly and disruptive process and we need to be sure it will address our challenges and meet future needs. Kudos to government for beginning planning now by consulting with residents and other users and committing to address this transportation and infrastructure issue. More than 1,100 people participated in Phase 1 consultation. Phase 2 of the consultation is beginning now. Five options to upgrade this crossing are under consideration and we need to make our voices heard. Participate in the conversation. Maureen McDermid Richmond
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Ken always quick with Vandals’ act strikes chord the high-fives in the hall Editor: Editor: Re: “McDonald’s is his world,� March 15. Thanks for the lovely profile about Ken Gabour. I remember him well from my days as a student at Richmond High and it seems he has not changed one bit!  From what I can recall, he was the manager of our Provincial Cup winning Colts basketball team and was well liked by everyone. Always friendly and talkative and quick with a high-five in the hallway. Serving customers with his pleasant demeanour seems like the perfect job for the kid I remember from high school. I’m sure I’m not the only Colt that was happy to see that he’s doing so well more than 20 years later! Jen Hunter Richmond
Yap should not be entitled to run again Editor: On March 4 Richmond-Steveston MLA John Yap stepped down from cabinet because of parliamentary tradition, according to him. As it turns out there are many more reasons. The investigation into the Liberal ethnic outreach plan didn’t exonerate ex-minister Yap or his government. His self-admitted breach of the public service code warrants his resignation and much more. He and his government’s numerous lapses in ethics and documented abuses of power do not entitle him to run again in Richmond. Spare the people of Richmond any more of this sorry theatre. Do the right thing this time take the pension and leave. David L. Merke Richmond
It’s that time of year again, spring break. The days are longer, the weather is warmer, and some teenagers are making misguided choices. Tonight I was walking in my neighbourhood only to find a bin lit on fire. This was a group of boys I walked by not half an hour beforehand. I’m calling out to you: This is an elementary school, set a better example for the kids. I recognize that these acts of vandalism are nothing new. However, it struck a chord, putting out that fire on my old school’s grounds. I’d love to know if there are any neighbourhood watch programs in the area, and encourage them to contact me so that we can make our community a better and safer place for our kids and ourselves. Enough is enough. Sam B. Wade Richmond
Keep unique view from Garden City lands Editor: Re: “Respect the people, nature and legacies,� Jim Wright, March 15. Leaving the Alderbridge wildlife corridor on Walmart’s side as a belt of forest between the Walmart complex and the Garden City lands park would make the row of stores less intrusive. The central park has an enormous potential to be a jewel, a focal point, the envy of all municipalities that failed to preserve their central natural areas. The view from the Garden City lands to the mountains is unique. Please keep it. Olga Tkatcheva Richmond
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way to wear black and white, try incorporating pieces with bold stripes or monochromatic checks. Marc Jacobs sent a number of his models down the runway with black and white striped and checked outfits. Stripes are another big trend for spring, so you don’t necessarily have to incorporate black and white versions of striped clothing. Michael Kors featured rugby stripes of red, navy and green in his collection while Christian Dior used bold lines of pink and black. Easy to incorporate into any style, try a navy striped tee with shorts for a nautical look or black and white striped denim for a Balmain-inspired rocker vibe. Another trend this is season is the boudoir look. This means adapting pieces we normally would associate with lingerie into transparent items for our everyday wear. Look for sheer and light fabrics such as organza, silk chiffon or mousseline. In terms of style, the transparent look comes through in lace details, mesh panels, cutouts and high slits. On the runways, Alexander Wang showed deconstructed dresses with sheer panels and cutouts. Crop tops and slip dresses were spotted
at Rochas, and Akris presented a multitude of transparent ensembles. For a wearable and fun night look, pair a cropped tank with a high-waisted skirt or pant. Or swap a blouse with a bustier to wear under a blazer. The key is to keep things subtle — show just a hint of skin that isn’t normally revealed with the usual jeans and tee. The luxe sport trend is also big for spring. Bomber jackets were seen at Stella McCartney and sporty dresses were included in a lot of the collections. A great way to wear this trend for the warmer months is with scuba dresses. Characterized by a higher neckline and fitted, sleeveless bodice, the skirt of a scuba dress can either be a-line or more body conscious. Dress them up with heels or pair them with canvas sneakers for a more casual look. Still going strong from autumn are the leather and pantsuit trends. Perfect for the transition into spring, opt for suppler, lightweight leather in unexpected colours and styles such as a flirty oxblood leather skirt. With the power suit, both masculine and feminine shapes were spotted on the runways. For a cool and versatile twist,
pair a suit blazer with formal shorts or cropped pants, as seen at Tory Burch and Helmut Lang. For smaller details, ruffles, exotic patchworks and Japanese silhouettes are also in. With frills prominent at Gucci, Givenchy and Chloé, the ruffle is an updated variation on the peplum trend from previous seasons. If you want to add a big splash of patterns and colour into an outfit, try a patchwork top or dress such as those seen at Rodarte or Proenza Schouler. Similar to a collage, the modern patchwork combines different textiles in complementary colours and patterns. And to emulate the Japanese-inspired looks at Etro and Prada, look for kimono-style wrap tops or dresses with wide, structured belts. There’s a trend for every look this season. And with black and white pieces already in your wardrobe, you’re set to start out spring with style. Celia Leung is editor of Coco & Rico, a Vancouver based magazine focusing on local fashion, beauty and arts. She writes monthly on style and fashion in The Richmond Review. Reach her at contact@ celialeung.ca
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Chabad of Richmond hosts annual communal Passover seder
Abraham Wallin photo via Flickr A March 25 communal Passover seder will feature the traditional bread matzo.
Jewish community gathers March 25 at Sheraton hotel The 13th annual communal Passover seder with Chabad of Richmond will take place on Monday, March 25 at 7 p.m. Leading the
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Passover
Make Jewish cuisine part of Passover—or any meal let rest for at least 3 hours. Using your hands, form the mixture into balls the size of apricots. To put it all together, bring the chicken broth up to simmering point. Drop in the dumplings and continue simmering, covered, for 30 minutes. If you don’t have a chicken carcass, boil a whole chicken for the
soup and use the meat in other dishes. Traditionally, a boiling fowl from a kosher butcher would be used. This is the famous “Jewish penicillin” beloved by mothers and grandmothers. It’s not an old wives’ tale; there’s good scientific evidence that it contains vitamins, minerals and other natural chemicals that are antibacterial and immune-boosting.
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Dumplings •7 ounces medium matzo meal (about 8 matzo sheets, ground up) •3 eggs •1 tablespoon olive oil •1 tablespoon finely •chopped flat-leaf parsley •3 grindings of black pepper •pinch of salt
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In that story, ancient Israelites were freed from slavery in Egypt, and men, women and children of Jewish heritage celebrated that liberation during Passover, a seven- or eight-day festival that is one of the more widely observed Jewish holidays. This year Passover celebrations begin March 25. One of the symbols of Passover is matzo, an unleavened flatbread made from flour and water. Though matzo is an enduring symbol of Passover, that does not mean it cannot be enjoyed at other times of the year. It’s even possible to get a little creative with matzo. Such is the case with the following recipe for chicken with matzo dumplings from Michael van Straten’s The Healthy Jewish Cookbook. This recipe can be a part of any Passover celebration or meal.
First, make the broth. Put the carcass in a large pot and cover with about 21/2 quarts of water. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Add the vegetables, herbs and peppercorns, return to a boil, cover and simmer for 1 hour. Strain, reserving the broth. You can use goodquality, low-salt kosher chicken stock cubes or bouillon powder, but the recipe above for homemade broth is recommended. Make the dumplings by mixing all the dumpling ingredients together, then knead until you have a smooth dough, adding a little water if necessary. Cover and
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Eight prominent Richmond volunteers have been honoured by Sport BC. Nominated by their peers, Les Brown, Jim Lamond, Shirley Bakaway, Tony Shaw, Roy Gardiner, Gayle Guest, Bob Jackson and Trish Nicholson were lauded at the Community Sport Hero Awards presented by Teck Thurs-
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to get any recognition for it.” Longtime chair of Richmond Sports Council, Jim Lamond has been an active advocate for sport much of his life. He’s also been just as dedicated in various volunteer capacities, from coaching soccer teams to being president of Richmond youth soccer. “People often ask me why I volunteer and I can say (it’s a labour of love),” he said.
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sports Junior golfers tee off Volunteers unanimously agree it’s a labour of love From Page 16 game at both the high succeed in so many dif- Bob Jackson has served Instrumental in estab- school and community ferent sports while in an in many capacities from season successfully lishing the sport in Rich- levels. During this span, educational setting that is coaching to administramond, Shirley Bakaway is synonymous with gymnastics. And her ever-present smile has long served to inspire both athletes and fellow volunteers. Since becoming a nationally-certified table tennis official in 1995, Tony Shaw has continually upgraded his skills to become one of the top international referees. Roy Gardiner has helped instill a love of football in countless young players during his many decades coaching the gridiron
he has taught his players such values as team play and spirit. “I think we get more enjoyment from volunteering than the kids,” he said. Gayle Guest’s contributions to sport cover the gamut, from coaching to administration. She has been a director of the Richmond Secondary Schools Athletics Association since 1982. “I don’t think of it as years (of volunteering),” said Guest. “For me it’s about seeing student athletes
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Richmond’s Alexander Chen shot a final round 60 to cap a wire-to-wire victory in the Boston Pizza-presented Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour’s B.C. season opener Sunday at the Vancouver Golf Club in Coquitlam. Chen won the Juvenile Boys’ Division (15- and 16-year-olds) title by two strokes over Alex Francois of Burnaby. “Shooting a 69 in the first round was my highlight,” said Chen. “My goals this season are to improve my driving to at least 10 out of 14 fairways and to improve my accuracy inside 110 yards.” A packed field of competitive young golfers from B.C., Alberta and Washington State teed off the three-day tournament which began last Friday and Saturday at Richmond’s Mayfair Lakes. Intermittent challenges of rainy, windy and chilly weather were interspersed with sunshine and calm, and some excellent scores were recorded in what was the first competi-
tive outing for many of the young players. Richmond’s Tony Mak, 17, who cited his personal best during the final round as his birdie on 17 and long par putt on 18 at Vancouver Golf Club, won the low overall title on the first playoff hole. His reward is a pick of exemptions into either the a world championship event in La Quinta, Calif. this July or the national championship at PGA West, Fla. in May.
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PRECISION DENTURES
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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
INDEX IN BRIEF FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS . . . . . . . . . 1-8 COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS . . . . 9-57 TRAVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-76 CHILDREN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80-98 EMPLOYMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102-198 BUSINESS SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . 203-387 PETS & LIVESTOCK . . . . . . . . . . . 453-483 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE . . . . . . 503-587 REAL ESTATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 603-696 RENTALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 703-757 AUTOMOTIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 804-862 MARINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 903-920
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IN MEMORIAM IN LOVING MEMORY OF
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8 Long-haul truck drivers reqd. Sal: $23.00/hr. F/T, Pmt. 1+ yrs. exp. Class A or 1 Licence & willingness to travel for ext. periods req. Duties; Operate, drive straight or articulated trucks. Transport goods and materials. Plan schedules and routes. Oversee condition of the vehicle. Lang: English. Contact: Inderjeet from Freight Link Express in Richmond, BC. Please apply at freight_link@yahoo.ca or fax 604.272.0299
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CONCRETE & PLACING
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Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Spring break at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery
A lesson in seafood
Around Town Amanda Oye
Liam, Trena and Ella Hickey.
Quin Fung-Mullan and Martin Mullan.
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pring break got underway at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery on Monday with Titanium Chef—a skit about how to make better decisions when choosing seafood.
Each year the cannery puts on special events during spring break “to encourage families to come and visit,” said Karen Lee, the public programs manager at the cannery. This year there was an emphasis on learning “how our choices effect the oceans,” she said. There are three different variations of Titanium Chef, a skit based on a cooking
Celia Evanson.
Joan, Ali and David Janeczko.
contest, that will be put on over the course of the next two weeks. Each skit focuses on either tuna, shrimp or salmon and how to shop for them, keeping the best interests of our oceans in mind. “The world’s fisheries are in crisis,” Lee said. The cannery is aiming to present people with objective information to help them make good choices when shopping for seafood. People can enjoy the skits, which are around
20 minutes long, at the cannery twice a day on every weekday for the duration of spring break. Also unique to spring break at the cannery is an area where children can learn how to tie different types of knots. Amanda Oye covers the social scene for The Richmond Review. Her column appears every Wednesday. She may be reached at amanda. oye@telus.net.
Karen Lee as the host of Titanium Chef, Freddy Fisher and D’Arcy Schuster as Bobby Fillet, a contestant on Titanium Chef.
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There are many things to think about before you start renovating one of the most important rooms in the house.
Starting a kitchen reno By Maggie Calloway Making the decision to renovate your kitchen is one of the most exciting and scary decisions you can make. A kitchen is more than just another room; in many ways it’s the very heart of the home and you need to get it right. Hundreds of decisions will have to be made, each one dependent on the next. No wonder it is so daunting.
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The people at My House Design/Build Team were honoured at the Georgie Awards last month with five awards, including Best Residential Renovation $500,000 to $799,999 and Best Interior Design Custom Residence – New or Renovation. Martin Knowles photo
Georgie winners take home the gold My House Design/Build Team and MAC Marketing multiple winners at CHBA awards. By Kerry Vital The top tier of British Columbia’s residential construction industry was honoured at the Georgie Awards in Vancouver on Feb. 23. Presented by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of BC, the awards have been presented for the past 21 years and showcase the high-quality work of B.C.’s home building and renovation community.
“This year’s Georgie Awards winners showcase the culture of imagination and ingenuity that only grows stronger throughout our province each year,� says CHBA BC President Nathan Stone. “From Vancouver Island to Whistler, from the Okanagan to the Interior, the winners and the finalists continue to show us that B.C. is a true leader when it comes to excellence in the residential construction industry.� Among the big winners at the awards was My House Design/Build Team, who left with five awards, including Best Residential Renovation $500,000 to $799,999, Best Renovation – Any Room and Best Interior Design Custom Residence – New or Renovation.
“It’s an honour (to win), not only for us and our clients, but for all home builders, as we are now recognized as creating some of the finest homes and projects in all of North America,� says My House President and Managing Director Graeme Huguet. “This has truly been a blessed year for us.� Stone agrees, saying, “My House Design/ Build Team’s Waterfront Hideaway is a fantastic example of how homes can be innovative, sustainable and completely unique, while setting the bar higher for our province’s home building and renovation community.�
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Local home construction professionals honoured at provincial award ceremony “ from page.1 Portrait Homes added to their great reputation for customer service with the Customer Choice Georgie Award for Multi-Family Low-Rise Production Builder. “We value awards for customer satisfaction above all others!,” says Dave Wallace, Chief Operating Officer for Portrait Homes. “We work very hard creating a stellar customer experience and the Customer Choice award is a huge win for our whole team!” This year, the Platinum Georgie Award was given to Concert Real Estate Corporation. The Platinum Award honours companies who have won 25 or more Georgie Awards. “It is a tremendous honour to have been repeatedly recognized by the CHBA BC and the Georgie Awards as among the best of the best within the province’s home building industry,” says David Podmore, chairman and CEO of Concert Properties Ltd. “Recognized both within the industry and by the public in general as showcasing dedication to superior standards, these Awards reflect our commitment to delivering top-quality homes backed by superior customer service.” Other winners at the awards include G. Wilson Construction for Best Residential Renovation $800,000 and Over and Adera Development Corporation for Sustainable and Innovative Community for seven35 and Salesperson of the Year in New Home Construction for Stephanie Sonnenberg at Salus, zen and Breeze. Among the winners in the marketing categories was MAC Marketing Solutions for Best Logo, Best Brochure and Best Project-Specific Website for various projects. They were also the recipient of the Grand Georgie Award for Marketing Campaign of the Year for Cressey’s Meccanica. For a fullMyHouse_RenoNation_GeorgieAd_.pdf list of winners and to see photos of of the proj1 all 13-03-14 1:29 ects, visit www.georgieawards.ca.
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GVHBA CEO Bob de Wit notes that there are several benefits to hiring a RenoMark-certified renovator, including the assurance that they are educated in the latest tools of the trade. Submitted photo
yourself and the renovator. It should lay out the cost, materials, time, scope of the work and any instructions you have for the people working on the house. For example, if you require everything to be cleaned up by the end of each day, or want a specific room to be protected during construction, make sure it is in writing. The fourth step is to check on the progress during your renovation. It is very important to keep in regular contact with the people working on your house. This leads into the fifth recommendation, discuss your project. If you notice something that you want changed or you have any questions, don’t hesitate to talk to your renovator and make sure you’re both on the same page. Make sure any changes that you make during your discussions are put in writing. For more information about the program and to find a RenoMark contractor, visit www.renomark.ca/greatervancouverarea.
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Finding a use for those reclaimed pieces By Maggie Calloway An interior design style which has great appeal is mixing modern, with sometimes very stark lines, with pieces made of reclaimed wood and even old machinery repurposed into functional furniture. The advantage of repurposing old boards and machinery is they are mostly one-of-a-kind and as such much more interesting. Craig Pearce, principal of Union Wood Supply Co., is passionate about aging objects of industrial origin and designing and building with reclaimed wood. In fact, he cheerfully admits he was born into the wrong era. After “making his bones” working with a rustic log cabin furniture maker, Pearce went on to furnish his home with his own designs then filled the demands from friends. It was a natural next step to form Union Wood Supply Co. “As far as finding architectural salvage goes I have spent many years doing this as a hobby. I have travelled all over North America and made many great contacts,” he says. “I still travel a lot because salvagers usually specialize in one or two things and I want as much variety as possible so I still need to hit the road. We go to cities we know has some good old industrial history and start checking it out.” Even talking about the “hunt” as he calls it, you can hear his excitement. “We just got back from Oakland, California and bought a couple of pieces from an antique dealer. When we got talking he said if we wanted to look at some industrial pieces we should meet him at an isolated warehouse,” Pearce says. “This is how we find some great
pieces that are not always on display; we recognize each other.” Old-growth wood is found in demolition sites, salvage yards and abandoned buildings. Other prizes such as barn doors, lighting and old bricks are carefully removed and transported back to the shop to sometimes become part of a new project and sold. These pieces are unique and often tell a story of a time and place no longer part of our more fast-paced life. They are often pieces made with pride to last more than a lifetime. Working out of what was once a mechanic’s garage, clients at Union Wood Supply can browse the showroom and even the workshop to get inspired. And if what you are looking for isn’t there, just wait and magic may happen.
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Skylights great for more than just letting light pour in By Maggie Calloway If there is one thing which will make a huge difference in both how you live in a space and, even more importantly, how the family feels about the space they live in, it has got to be the installation of skylights. We live in a climate with many months of grey rainy days. This is one of the prices we pay for the lush scenery, but if we live in a home with a dark interior the other price we could pay is the effect that has on our mood. One of the worries of homeowners considering installing skylights is the fear of leakage. Technology has advanced a long way and Velux, a major manufacturer and installer of skylights and a leader in developing the No Leak Skylight, recognizes those fears and has addressed them. Mark Taylor of Velux explains that the company is very aware of the homeowner’s trepidation. “The No Leak Skylight addresses those concerns and so sure are we of our product we offer excellent warranties,” he says. “You are right about the need for light in our climate and the most efficient way of introducing natural light into the home
is by skylights. ... There are other benefits as well such as energy savings because there is reduced need for artificial light and the passive solar heat gain in the winter months. In the summer months skylights help immensely with ventilation.” One of the most efficient ways of ventilating the home is through the roof which has to do with inside pressure; heat rises and can easily exhaust through an open skylight. “We can, by installing skylights, ventilate the home, facilitate more natural light penetrating the home and create a more healthy living environment,” Taylor says. The Velux website has a fascinating simulation, called the Daylight Visualizer, which shows how light from variously positioned skylights will travel though a room. It’s a great tool to help you make a decision on the placement depending on the proposed use of the room.
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Let there be light: finding great lighting takes some research By Maggie Calloway So you are all excited about your impending renovation. You have met with your architect, chosen a contractor and are all ready to begin … or are you? One professional who should be part of the team from the beginning is a lighting professional, which is not to be confused with an electrician. This oftenforgotten professional is key to how you will live in your renovated home and, even more importantly, how you will feel in the space going forward. Greg Chambers of Light The Store couldn’t agree more. “I advise clients to do some homework, go through publications, magazines and the like and see how everything fits together. When they get a sense of what they want and what feeling they want to create in the space, consult with a lighting designer,” he says. “The one thing which changes a space the most is lighting and some people are very much affected by lighting so it is very critical to the success of the project.” Delores Ginthner of the University of Minnesota has done research into the effect of lighting on how we feel and how we use space. “Thinking about the layers of light and how light affects the users of a space on both a psychological and behavioural level will present you with a mental lighting design concept when someone asks how you light a certain space,” she says. “Lighting is a key factor in helping the space meet the intent of its owner and the needs of its users. Keep that in mind, and remember that often incorporating a lighting designer into the design team could be quite beneficial to the outcome.” “It is a huge advantage when clients bring their plans or drawings into our showroom because we can review the lighting specifica-
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Do your research before starting a renovation “ from page.1 Once you decide the time is right to go ahead with a new kitchen, the first step is to do your homework then hire a contractor who can make your dream come true. Klondike Contracting founder Eric Schapira understands how important this room in particular is to a family and he has some advice to give as you begin the process. “The first thing is to determine what the budget is and what it is you want to achieve. Some people are concerned about resale value and don’t want to overspend for the area so I advise speaking to a realtor who is familiar with the neighbourhood,” he says. “The other point to consider when setting a budget is how long are you planning on living in the house? If you plan on staying in the house for over five years I tell clients to renovate for their own enjoyment and don’t worry about resale. If you are planning on moving within five years know you will be hard-pressed to get your money back. It is very important to know the reason you are renovating and what the budget is.” Schapira advises people to really know what it is they want to achieve out of the renovation in terms of how it looks and the functionality. Look through magazines, watch TV shows or go online to figure out what aesthetic you are looking to achieve as well as understand the function of the kitchen. Is it a place the family congregates on a regular basis, do you like to entertain regularly or is it a quiet serene place where you just have breakfast? “Once these questions are answered you should be looking at hiring a
designer or a design/build firm that has the ability to help with the design, the plan, the specification package and the application for permits with the city,” Schapira says. “If you are not dealing with a design/ build firm then deal with a contracting firm that does full detailed budgeting so you have a firm price. Some people like a confirmed price, some like price plus. ... Some clients are more hands-on in the selection of materials, some like us to present what we feel would work on the particular project but we are happy either way.” If there is one room in the house that can go wildly out of control budget-wise it has to be the kitchen so hiring a full service contractor with professionals involved at each stage of the project makes perfect sense.
Eric Schapira of Klondike Contracting says the first step a homeowner should take before renovating a kitchen is to consider the budget. Submitted photos
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