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Dogs dumped at RAPS to be adopted out But shocking weekend ended with Carol Reichert's house burning down

by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter It will cost north of $12,000 to attend to the medical needs of 38 small dogs that were dumped at the front gate to Richmond Animal Protection Society sometime late Thursday or early Friday morning.

Animal shelter executive director Carol Reichert came to work Friday morning to discover the terriers, Yorkies and Chihuahuas left in 20 rusted metal cages that had been covered with a tarp.

"Our shelter life has changed quite drastically within a few hours. But they're all in good health and lovely little dogs and just in need of vet care," Reichert said Friday afternoon, who added the shelter will be spaying and neutering the dogs, and attending to other medical needs, before they are adopted out.

It was a shocking sight to see the animals left at the shelter, stretching the facility's resources to the breaking point.

But sadly that wasn't the only shock to Reichert's system last weekend.

Reichert and her husband barely escaped alive early Sunday morning following a pair of explosions and a blaze that gutted their home on Saunders Road, east of No. 3 Road.

Reichert was asleep on the first floor of her home when she awoke to the sound of an explosion shortly before 3 a.m.

Her voice still raw from screaming to her husband, who was sound asleep upstairs, Reichert told The Richmond Review Tuesday that they and one of their pets were running out their front door when another explosion pushed them out, flames nipping at their heels.

Reichert figures they were mere seconds away from dying.

But she did lose some of her pets, she said.

The explosions blew out the front and back doors to their two-storey house.

"I screamed fire three or four times. It's amazing he even heard me. When we hit the bottom stair, the back wall came flying in."

Reichert said she's fully insured on the house, and so they don't have to worry about that.

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Martin van den Hemel photo Carol Reichert at the city's animal shelter with some of the 38 abandoned dogs, which are now in the shelter's care.

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Woman busted at airport for drugs in DVD player

An impromptu memorial was set up at the scene where a 64-year-old man was killed early Monday morning during a hitand-run accident.

Cyclist killed, hit-and-run driver found Licence plate left at scene led investigators to suspect

by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter It was two brothers in their 20s who were the first to find a critically injured cyclist sprawled on the sidewalk on No. 5 Road, a stone’s throw from Richmond Faith Fellowship Church on Montego Street early Monday morning.

Orlando Kwan had been asleep when the men— who live nearby—came knocking at his door, asking him to call 911 and pointing to the man laying in a pool of blood.

Attempts to revive the cyclist, a 64-year-old Richmond man, were not successful and he was pronounced dead following the collision that occurred around 3:30 a.m. Monday.

And though the vehicle that apparently struck the man didn’t remain at the scene, investigators were quickly able to locate him.

Thanks to the vehicle licence plate left at the scene, at the 4400 block of No. 5 Road, police were able to

Richmond RCMP are probing dog dumping at shelter From Page 1 And her neighbours have stepped in to assist.

“We’re well cared for. My neighbours were awesome. They had us all fully clothed within minutes.”

Meanwhile, the Richmond RCMP are trying to track down the dogs’ owner.

Another dozen animals were also dumped around that same time at an animal shelter in New Westminster.

Reichert said the animals will need to be dewormed and vaccinated as well.

And the adoption process will begin in about 10 days.

Considering the good condition of the animals, Reichert said she believes the animals were loved and well cared for.

“It must have been a desperate situation for them to have to do that.”

On Tuesday, the shelter staff were still dealing with the aftermath.

“We have been swamped with people coming to visit the dogs (a good thing),” wrote Kara Frederick, assistant manager.

Martin van den Hemel photo Richmond Fire-Rescue extinguished a blaze at Carol Reichert’s home early Sunday.

locate the driver, a 26-year-old Richmond man, who investigators say is cooperating with police.

By Monday afternoon, a modest memorial had been set up at the scene in front of Kwan’s home, including a cross that Kwan made himself, and two bundles of flowers, one with a hand-written note: “Prokop. May 23, 1949 to Sept. 2, 2013. We all loved you.”

The victim’s name has not been released at the request of the family.

Kwan said he saw the victim’s family leave the bouquet, a man and two women.

A woman about to board a Regina-bound flight at Vancouver International Airport last week was found to be carrying 0.5 kilograms of cocaine worth nearly $20,000.

On Friday, Aug. 30, the woman was checking in for a flight to Saskatchewan, when her behaviour prompted the RCMP’s airport crime unit to investigate.

A search of her suitcase revealed half a kilogram of cocaine concealed inside a DVD player.

The woman was arrested and is scheduled to appear in Richmond provincial court on Oct. 3.

Richmond RCMP Cpl. Stephanie Ashton said the cocaine’s street value was between $16,000 and $20,000.

—Martin van den Hemel

Martin van den Hemel photo Carol Reichert and her husband barely escaped alive, after two blasts destroyed their home early Sunday morning.

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City Page Community news covering September 4 to 18, 2013 from 45% to 46%, (b) reduce the minimum side yard from 6.0 m to 5.6 m for limited portions of the southwest corner of the building, and (c) reduce the minimum width of limited portions of the manoeuvring aisles from 6.7 m to 6.1 m.

2. 9160 No. 2 Road - DP 12-624891 - Western Maple Lane Holdings Ltd.- To (1) permit the construction of 15 three-storey townhouse units on a site zoned Medium Density Townhouses (RTM3).

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Monday, September 9 Council Chambers, City Hall 7:00 p.m. (open meeting) Anderson Room, City Hall 4:00 p.m. (closed meeting)

Community Safety

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Tuesday, September 10 Anderson Room, City Hall 4:00 p.m.

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Development Permit Panel Wednesday, September 11 Council Chambers, City Hall 3:30 p.m.

General Purposes

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Monday, September 16 Anderson Room, City Hall 4:00 p.m.

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Planning Committee Tuesday, September 17 Anderson Room, City Hall 4:00 p.m.

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Transportation Committee Wednesday, September 18 Anderson Room, City Hall 4:00 p.m.

Development Permit Panel Meeting Wednesday, 3:30 p.m. in Council Chambers Agenda Items: 1. 9500 Cambie Road - DP 10-557521 - GBL Architects Group Inc.- To (1) permit the construction of a 135-unit mid rise apartment complex on a site zoned “Low Rise Apartment (ZLR24) – Alexandra Neighbourhood (West Cambie)”; and (2) vary the provisions of Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500 to: (a) increase maximum lot coverage

Please call 604-276-4395 for further information.

Opening of the Seine Net Loft Building at Britannia Shipyards, National Historic Site of Canada 5180 Westwater Drive Thursday, September 26 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

The Seine Net Loft building is the most recent restoration project of the Britannia Shipyards, National Historic Site and will soon house unique exhibits, special events and community programming.

The restoration was funded in partnership with Western Economic Diversification Canada and has produced a significant waterfront amenity celebrating Richmond’s maritime and fishing heritage.

The opening celebration will feature self-guided tours, live music and a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 6:00 p.m.

For more information, call Paul Brar, Parks Programs Coordinator, at 604-244-1250 or email pbrar@richmond.ca.

Richmond staff and the London Heritage Farm Society to ensure that the site is safe and accessible for visitors.

Responsibilities also include minor physical maintenance, janitorial duties for the heritage house and public washrooms, composting, and assisting with 6 events at the farm over the course of a year.

Home and utilities are provided in lieu of equal value of work, generally 25 hours per week.

Previous experience preferred.

Please send covering letter and resume by 9:00 a.m. on Monday, September 16th, 2013 to: Rebecca Forrest Curator, Museum & Heritage Services 7700 Minoru Gate Richmond, BC V6Y 1R9 museum@richmond.ca Fax: 604-247-8301

Road closure advisory Railway crossing maintenance paving on September 7,8,14 & 15 City of Richmond Public Works and Canadian National (CN) Railway have scheduled joint demand rail crossing maintenance and paving at two locations.

On September 7 a complete road closure is required on Vulcan Way at the railway crossing 125m west of No. 6 Road. Hours of work will be from 10:00 p.m. September 7 to 6:00 p.m. September 8.

Caretaker Wanted

On September 14 a complete road closure is required on Bridgeport Road at the railway crossing 145m west of No. 6 Road. Hours of work will be from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

September 15.

London Heritage Farm contract position offered.

The work will be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather.

The City is looking for a caretaker at London Heritage Farm. The successful candidate will provide security for the site, including the farmhouse, auxiliary buildings and four acre park. They will also work closely with City of

Access for local businesses will be maintained. For more information please call Mike Maxwell, Engineering, at 604-276-4054, A.J. Morris, Engineering, at 604-2764028 or visit the City’s RoadWorks webpage at www.richmond.ca/ services/rdws/projects/advisories.htm.

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Seine Net Loft Building opening Thursday, September 26.

Culture Days September 27, 28 and 29 Artists, organizations and community groups in Richmond are hosting more than 75 free participatory arts and culture activities during the Culture Days weekend, September 27 to 29, and you’re invited!

Join Canadians in hundreds of cities and towns across the country and participate in activities that celebrate the creative expression of your own backyard.

Create your own weekend schedule at www.culturedays. ca. You can also pick up a 16page program of activities at the Richmond Cultural Centre or your local community centre.

Live Bug Show at the Richmond Nature Park Sunday, September 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Discover the good, the bad and the “bugly” at Richmond Nature Park’s new bug show. Live tarantulas, scorpions and hissing cockroaches are just a few of the things you will see on Sunday, September 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Bug 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. The Richmond Nature Park is located at 11851 Westminster Highway.

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Richmond Review · Page 5 Erika Babins’ play ‘NET’ is a comedy about five friends and two love stories. It stars, from left: Brittany Cairns, Malcolm Masters, Lucas Hall, Emma Middleton and Alysson Hall.

Local artists’ play hits Fringe fest stage

Two Richmond-raised siblings are heading to the stage at the Vancouver Fringe Festival this week.

Hugh McRoberts grads Erika Babins and Nathan Babins are driving forces behind NET, a modernday stage comedy of manners in which players try to make their moments count in a quest for love, friendship and incriminating photographs.

Erika, artistic director of ODW Productions, serves as playwright and director, while Nathan is stage manager and production designer.

Both are graduates from Capilano University: Erika graduated with a diploma in musical theatre and Nathan with

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The 40-minute story follows best friends Isabelle, Ashley and Sam. Isabelle has a crush on Mike. Sam is dating Ashley’s brother Jon, who used to hold a torch for Isabelle. But the balance is shaken when these five friends are roped into an anniversary party for a couple twice their age.

NET premiered at the recent Victoria Fringe Festival. At the Vancou-

ver Fringe Festival, which starts Thursday, NET runs from Sept. 6 to 15 at Studio 1398 on Granville Island in Vancouver.

The festival is billed as “theatre for everyone.”

It’s produced each year by the First Vancouver Theatrespace Society, with over 600 volunteers supporting 800 performances attended by over 30,000 people.

Tickets, $10 to $17, available at vancouverfringe.com or, if available, at the door.

GALORE! Notice of Annual General Meeting The Richmond Community Orchestra & Chorus Association will conduct its Annual General Meeting on Saturday, October th, 201 2:00 pm-3:00 pm at the Edgewater Park Recreation Centre 3031 Williams Road, Richmond

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Fraser salmon fishing resumes But not for sockeye; 16 million pinks expected

by Jeff Nagel Black Press An improving run of sockeye salmon returning to the Fraser River has prompted fishery managers to reopen fishing for other salmon species that had been closed to guard against any accidental bycatch of sockeye.

Pacific Salmon Commission officials now estimate around four million sockeye are on track to return due to more fish arriving later than anticipated.

That’s still below a pre-season forecast of 4.7 million but it’s much better than a few weeks ago when salmon watchers feared just two million would return.

Recreational angling for chinook, pink and chum salmon opened Friday below Mission, and for pink and chum above Mission Saturday.

First Nations also have the goahead to fish for chinook, chum and pink on the lower Fraser for food, social and ceremonial purposes.

A limited commercial fishery for pinks is also expected.

Water temperatures have cooled somewhat from dangerously high levels earlier in the summer but fishery managers still expect 70 per cent of returning sockeye will die on their journey upriver to the spawning grounds.

As a result, all of the fisheries are

“We are getting early reports of fish arriving at the spawning grounds in good condition.”

– Jeff Grout directed to release any sockeye that are caught.

“We are getting early reports of fish arriving at the spawning grounds in good condition,” said Jeff Grout, DFO regional resource manager.

Sockeye run on a four-year cycle,

so the fish now migrating are the offspring of the disastrous 2009 run, when just 1.6 million sockeye returned, prompting the appointment of the Cohen Inquiry.

There had been high hopes that this would be the year that stock begins to rebuild.

While DFO officials say there are now signs that will happen, they say the return and the river conditions are still far from what they had hoped.

The pink run has also been upgraded, from 14 million to an estimated 16 million fish, and that number is expected to climb further.

Fishery officers have been sweeping the river for sockeye poachers.

So far 10 boats and 66 nets have been seized with 29 investigations underway that are expected to lead to charges.

Tom Hlavac, from DFO’s conservation and protection branch, said the majority of suspected poachers caught are First Nations, but added others are non-aboriginal.

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Become more fit and confident in this class designed to teach the basics of indoor group cycling, proper technique, posture and basic spinning drills. Core strengthening included. Drop-ins welcome if space permits.

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Fall classes are around the corner Register today as space is limited Music, dance, drama, and visual arts classes for all ages Registration is now available. Call 604-276-4300 or visit the Richmond Cultural Centre. Online registration is also available at: www.richmond.ca/register

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Stand against cancer Sunday Jenna Rasiuk and brother Noah Rasiuk will be selling lemonade at Save-On Foods Ironwood on Sunday, Sept.

8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This will be the siblings’ 10th annual Lemonade for Life fundraiser. All proceeds go to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure 2013.

The kids began their annual fundraising event after mom Deborah Rasiuk was diagnosed with breast cancer. She’s now cancer free.

Run for the Cure is Canada’s largest single day, volunteer-led fundraising event dedicated to raising money for breast cancer research, education and awareness programs.

Events are held across the country, including in Vancouver on Oct. 6 at Concord Pacific Place.

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by Tom Fletcher Black Press ICBC has applied for a 4.9 per cent rate increase to its basic vehicle insurance rates to take effect Nov. 1.

For an average driver who now pays $1,369 a year for basic insurance, the increase would add an extra $36. In its rate application to the B.C. Utilities Commission, ICBC is also seeking four per cent decrease in optional coverage that would reduce that annual bill by $25.

The last rate increase was 11 per

cent in 2012, coupled with a six per cent cut in optional insurance where ICBC competes with private insurers.

In an open letter to customers, Mark Blucher, interim CEO of ICBC, says the increase is needed to keep up with increasing bodily injury claims, with higher payouts as more people turn to lawyers to dispute their insurance payouts.

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Editorial: Smoke for brains

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ther than the known health risks of cigarette smoking—among them cancer, heart disease, strokes, bronchitis and emphysema, it seems a tobacco habit can also make some people a bit stupid.

We’ve all seen them — people flipping smouldering butts out their car window during tinder-dry conditions.

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Maybe it’s just because their ashtray is full and they don’t want to start a fire inside their car.

Or the mental giants who light up next to building entrances and air intakes, possibly to better share the fragrant nicotine aroma.

Or the folks who fire up in gas stations near the pumps.

Because, really, that warning about explosive gas fumes? Overblown.

The latest example of stupid smoking tricks oc-

curred on Aug. 27, when someone apparently decided to stub a cigarette out in some bark mulch at the Langley/Surrey border.

Possibly they were not aware that bone-dry plant material isn’t the best medium for fire suppression.

More like kindling, actually.

The result was a fire that spread to some parched cedar trees, which went up like matchsticks.

The amount of heat from the cedars then ignited some vinyl siding and

flames spread into an attic.

As it turns out, the house’s occupants, including at least two young kids, weren’t home at the time of the blaze. That family is now contemplating the costs of what will be extensive repairs.

All because someone had a momentary lapse of common sense.

Now, we all know there are many considerate smokers, people who check which way the wind is blowing, carry por-

table ashtrays with them to safely snuff out their butts and drive with their windows rolled up to keep stray embers from igniting grass fires or worse.

The problem is, it just takes one dummy with a cigarette.

It’s a message so simple, even a four-year-old gets it: Think before you light up and think even harder about how you plan to dispose of your cigarette when you’re done.

—Langley Times (Black Press)

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nother school year dawns in B.C., with the prospect of disruptive labour disputes.

First up are 27,000 support staff, in a legal strike position. These are the teacher aides, custodians, bus drivers and crossing guards. Most are members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, with a few Teamsters and other locals scattered around the 60 school districts.

Public discussion about these disputes usually focuses on wage increases, which CUPE members in schools haven’t seen for four years. Their current deals expired more than a year ago, after they were subject to the same twoyear wage freeze imposed on the rest of government.

The B.C. government moved from the post-recession wage freeze to a system they call “co-operative gains,” where raises must be financed by savings in other areas of the operation. Only two provincial employee groups have yet to do this: school support staff and teachers.

(Education Minister Peter Fassbender confirmed last week that teacher raises will be funded by extra transfers from the provincial treasury as they try to

Black Press file photo Teachers are joined by other public sector union members at a legislature rally during their three-day strike in March.

get a long-term deal. But that’s a topic for another day.)

CUPE, the largest union in the country, has a sophisticated media campaign to generate public sympathy. We are repeatedly reminded not only that the last raise was 2009, but that the “average” pay is a mere $24,000 a year. If that number is accurate, it reflects a large number of part-timers.

Let’s look at a few provisions CUPE doesn’t talk about, on behalf of those self-employed taxpayers who have no paid holidays, no employer pension or benefits and no paid overtime, but are expected to help pay all of the above to government workers.

The 60 contracts have

many variations, but core elements are the same.

In the Central Okanagan school district, the starting CUPE wage rate is $17.37 an hour. The top rate is $26.59, or $28.78 for workers who qualify for a “trades adjustment.”

All contracts have rigid seniority and “bumping” clauses to ensure that new employees absorb any reductions in working hours. From a taxpayer’s perspective, this leads to the maximum number of employees making the highest wages.

Overtime in Central Okanagan is time and a half for the first two hours, and double time after that.

Contracts also include the provision that unscheduled overtime is subject to a four-hour minimum.

It’s amazing how often an unexpected hour of work can arise when it’s paid at quadruple time.

The Surrey school district contract details how even “spare board” employees are to be enrolled in the municipal pension plan, a defined-benefit system most private-sector employees can only dream about.

Then there are paid sick days. The Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation reports that the average B.C. private sector worker took 7.4 sick days last year. The public sector average was 12.

The Surrey contract details the windfall of unused sick days that must be paid out to employees who retire as early as age 55. The maximum is 150 days, for a lavish perk only available

to employees hired before July 1, 1996. Even so, we’ll be paying these bonuses out for years to come.

It goes on and on. Six weeks’ paid vacation after 20 years, with an extra day added for every year after that.

There are many little things, such as a $60 “swimsuit allowance” for teacher aides who take part in swimming instruction.

This is not to devalue the work done by these people.

It is to suggest that given the growing gap between public and private employment benefits, finding savings is reasonable.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews. com He may be reached at tfletcher@blackpress.ca.

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A few days later I went over to see Jim Allison, principal of StevestonLondon, to see if I could document those grad pictures for the Steveston Alumni by photographing them and putting them on a CD. He was very supportive of what appeared to be a simple project, so I went over with my cam-

era the next day and took a few pictures as they hung on the wall.

Not being happy with the results, I contacted Tom Murao and Ralph Turner, Steveston alumni I had worked with on several reunion committees, to see if they knew of someone who could do the photographing.

As it turned out, another Steveston grad, Neil Halpenny, did photography as a hobby, so he asked if he would help and he did an excellent job. Eventually nine Steveston grads from the classes of 1961 to 1968 came forward to assist with the archival project.

It was a much bigger task than I had first anticipated.

Almost 50 large, heavy

grad pictures had to be carefully lifted off the walls and carried to a room with proper lighting. In the process we discovered that some of them needed to have broken glass replaced. The $600 cost for this was paid for by reunion funds from the 1961/62/63 grad glasses. In some of them individual photos needed to be re-glued onto the composites.

All the refurbished grad pictures from 1961 to 2007 are proudly back on the walls but will stay there only as long as there is space.

After that, they will be moved to the City of Richmond Archives.

The high-quality digital photos are on a completed CD along

with the pictures from 2008, 2009 and 2010 classesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the last ones to start at Steveston High.

The last of the Steveston Packers team pictures are also hanging on the walls at Steveston-London and are included on the CD, as well as Packer logos and other memorabilia of the former Steveston High School.

If you want a great souvenir of a great school, you can get one of these CDs by donating a small amount to the Steveston Alumni Association.

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I will be participating in the 16-kilometre mountain run and I have been training for the past few months. I hope to be mountain ready and my endurance runs includes hills and some speed work.

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While your regular shoes will suffice for most urban trails, once you get into the more advanced mountain trails, you would be better off wearing hiking boots or trail shoes. I have been hitting the trails with my new trail runners trying to break them in time for the race.

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But unlike the New Year celebrations in January, Rosh Hashanah is one of the holiest of the Hebrew calendar, when time is spent in the synagogue and special texts called the machzor are read.

Celebrated until nightfall on Friday, Sept. 6, several customs mark this holiday. The first is the blowing of the shofar, or the ram’s horn, in synagogues.

Many believe this practise is a call to repentance.

Many people also practise a “casting off ” of sins.

Bread crumbs are carried in the pockets, and Jews flock to the water to throw the crumbs into the tides. A tradition of eating apples or bread dipped in honey is also customary. This symbolizes a desire for a sweet new year.

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by Don Fennell Staff Reporter It’s back to the books for Richmond students who returned to classes Tuesday following summer holidays.

And as the 2013-14 school year begins for the roughly 22,000 students enrolled in local elementary and secondary schools, the district is rolling out a new program designed with their future job prospects in mind.

The Skilled Trade Exploration Program— STEP for short—is a new

partnership between the Richmond School District, CUPE Local 716 (school district 38 works yard) and the district career programs office.

Initially, STEP will afford students in grades 11 and 12 the opportunity to step into the shoes of a skilled trade worker.

“I’m really proud of this partnership that offers students job placements for a week to see whether this is a career option for them,” says Wendy Lim, the district’s assistant superintendent of schools.

The program enables students to work alongside workers in such trades as plumbing, carpentry, painting and electricity. A pilot program was held last spring and proved to be well received.

The STEP initiative is a further example, says Lim, of the district’s ongoing focus on the learner which has been its longtime motto.

“For me, everything we do is focused on how it supports student achievement,” she says.

“That includes ensuring opportunities are

available for teachers to grow and develop as well. Our high schools continually rank one or two in the province when it comes to graduation (91 per cent of eligible students graduated in 2013) and I think that’s in large part because of the dedication of our teachers. Our teachers meet regularly to work on strategies and assessments to ensure all our kids are getting strong, effective learning experiences, and at the district level we have committees as well to

French immersion enrolment sets record Latest figures show nearly one in 10 students registered in French According to a recent student participation study French immersion enrolment in British Columbia’s public education system has reached a record 15th year of consecutive growth.

Latest figures indicate 47,857 students—or 8.5 per cent of the student population—are now registered in the popular program.

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The life-long benefits of learning French as an additional language include: social mobility, career advancement, cultural understanding, and cognitive development.

Canadian Parents for French is a national parent-lead organization dedicated to promoting and creating French second language opportunities for all young students.

187,000 students learning French through basic Core French.

“We believe French programs are popular because they are widely recognized by parents as providing young students with the tools and experiences that will enrich their lives and help them prepare for the future,” said Debra Pool, president Canadian Parents for French BC and

U-Pass back for students Student associations are welcoming all new students into the renewed Universal Transit Pass (U-Pass) BC program.

U-Pass BC provides students with unlimited access to Metro Vancouver’s transit network and encourages the use of sustainable travel options at $35 per month.

“B.C. is the only province in Canada that provides a universal transit program to students attending public post-secondary schools and the government is proud to continue to support it,” said Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Todd Stone.

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Lim says having parents involved in their children’s education is also crucial in the students’ overall success.

“We believe in a very collaborative mindset in the district and that extends to the home,” she concludes.

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Come and check out our Dress and Skate Sale. Lots of great deals on skates, dresses and other figure skating must haves.

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Katrina Tolentino is among them.

Widely regarded as one of the top graduating high school volleyball players in the province, Tolentino had her choice of post-secondary schools before ultimately settling on Trinity Western. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am very blessed and excited to be joining the Spartans as they have and excellent volleyball program and high academic standard,â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I look forward to studying at Trinity and gaining independence while still being close enough to Richmond to visit my family and friends.â&#x20AC;?

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But the path to Trinity Western has not been an easy one for Tolentino. In the past six months she has worked extremely hard to recover an anterior cruciate ligament injury suffered during the provincial championship.

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While working toward a degree in business, Tolentino is anxious to help the Spartans enjoy success similar to that she enjoyed as a member of the R.A. McMath Wildcats and Air Attack, Richmondâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s community volleyball program. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m so thankful for my coaches and teammates at McMath and Air Attack for helping me develop my skill as a volleyball player,â&#x20AC;? she says.

An honour roll student while at R.C. Palmer Secondary, Summer Clarke is yet another of the girls about to make her university debut.

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Katrina Tolentino is among an impressive group of athletes embarking on university careers.

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INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH CHRIST-CENTERED CHRISTIAN CHURCH www.cccc-richmondbc.com COME AND JOIN US IN OUR CELEBRATION OF REDEMPTION! Worship Service 12:20 p.m.

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GILMORE PARK UNITED CHURCH 8060 No. 1 Road (corner of No. 1 & Blundell) 604.277.5377 www.gilmoreparkunited.org Rev. Maggie Watts-Hammond, Min. of Word, Sacrament & Pastoral Care Rev. Yoko Kihara â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Min. of Christian Development & Outreach

Worship and Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Program Sundays 10:30 am For more information, please check our website or call the office Everyone is welcome!

BRIGHOUSE UNITED CHURCH an evangelical congregation

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Sunday, 10 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Worship & Sunday School Minister: Rev. Stuart W. Appenheimer, B.A., M.Div. Brighouse Pre-school:604-272-2480 â&#x20AC;˘ Brighouse UC Day Care: 604-278-8469

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sports Hard work has its rewards From Page 16

Clarke, who led Canada to the under-17 world soccer championships two summers ago, has accepted an athletic scholarship to Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge.

The dynamic striker, who scored a record six goals for Canada at the 2012 Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association championships leading up the worlds, is also expected to be a scoring sensation as a Tiger.

The UBC women’s softball program will also be a lot stronger in the future with the additions of a pair of Richmond products— Shayla Kaplen and Taylor Nomura.

Kaplen, who is registering in first year sciences, was selected to play in the 2012 under-18 women’s national softball tournament in Montreal during her Grade 11 year and was a member of the

Back to school While incomplete, this list is a sampling of the many talented 18-year-old female athletes from Richmond about to embark on their freshman seasons at universities across North America.

•BASKETBALL Anmol Mattu, University of Calgary •SOCCER Alyssa Graeme, Langara Amrit Brar, Langara Summer Clarke, Louisiana State Justine Do, Yale Natasha Magnus, U of Victoria Niki Glavina, Quest University Brenda Murillo, University of Toronto •SWIMMING McKenzie Summers, UBC

•SOFTBALL Shayla Kaplen, UBC Taylor Nomura, UBC

•VOLLEYBALL Rowan Neufeld, Trinity Western Katrina Tolentino, Trinity Western

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2009 Western Canadian Peewee Division champion Richmond Islanders.

It was as an Islander that Kaplen learned “never to let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.”

The University of Calgary women’s basketball program will also be a lot stronger after successfully recruiting one of the province’s elite high schoolers in Anmol Mattu who in her Grade 12 year powered the Steveston-London Sharks to the B.C. championships.

“I decided on the University of Calgary because it fits my style of play— quick and high-paced,” says Mattu. “And the new coach, Damian Jennings, has promised to challenge me both mentally and physically as a basketball player. I think Damian’s European and international experience as a coach will help me become the best I can be.”

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Richmond was represented in the Minor division by the KCCO Lightning. The Lightning started the provincial tournament with a closely fought 2-2 tie against Metro. In the second round-robin game the Lightning scored the winning goal with 16 seconds left to claim a 3-2 victory. The last round-robin game ended in a tough 3-2 loss to the undefeated Valley team.

The semi-final saw the Lightning down 0-2 to the host team Delta. The boys battled back to tie the game and then won 3-2 in overtime. The gold medal game featured a rematch against Valley. Although outshooting their opponents 34-9 the Lightning were unable to pull off the win, losing 4-1, and claimed the silver medal. Chive On!

The Richmond Blackhawks of the Peanut Division began the round robin tournament facing a very strong Metro team. With 2.6 seconds left in the final period the Blackhawks scored to pull out a 4-3 victory. Their next challenge was Delta. The Blackhawks played a very disciplined game and notched another victory with a 4-2 win and ensuring a birth into the semifinals. In the semifinals they were matched up against the Tri-city team that had defeated them late in the regular season. It was another hard fought game and thr Blackhawks pulled out an impressive 5-4 victory to send them into the Gold Medal game. The Gold Medal game was another hard game that seemed to be the story for the entire tournament for Richmond. Richmond battled hard but ended up losing 4-2 and capturing the Silver Medal.

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Resident Art Show Saturday, September 28, 2013 2:00pm to 4:00pm Everyone Welcome Be delighted & stroll through a gallery of artistic talent, while enjoying musical guest pianist Peter Williams & refreshmentss Featuring our very own Pikasso Club works of art.

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The free, drop-in program runs from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 15, 22 and 29 at the Brighouse (main) branch.

COSCO Seniors’ Health and Wellness Institute will conduct the Sunday workshops.

“Older adults make up a significant proportion of people in Richmond, and we need to inform ourselves of the many resources available for living a happy and healthy lifestyle,” said librarian Lynn Shane.

“COSCO always presents an engaging and informative program geared to issues of interest to older adults and their caregivers.”

The topic for Sept. 15 is memory and aging.

This workshop will cover how memory functions and how it changes as we age.

Attendees will be given tips for maintaining and improving memory, along with advice about when to seek professional help.

Chronic diseases is the topic of the Sept.

22 session. Attendees will learn the warning signs of four diseases most likely to affect the health of older adults: cancer, diabetes, heart disease and lung disease. Early recognition will be emphasized.

On Sept. 29, it’s advocacy for caregivers.

Advice will be offered for people who feel they need to advocate for friends or family members, or for people they are employed to assist.

Advocacy for caregivers is among the topics included in an upcoming workshop series at Richmond Public Library’s Brighouse branch.

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active seniors Luncheon celebrates long and healthy lives

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www.terryfox.org Richmond Chinese Community Society recently hosted its 11th annual Senior Lunch Party to Celebrate “A Long & Healthy Life” at Continental Seafood Restaurant. Some 500 free tickets to this event were given out to seniors over 65 years old from different ethnic backgrounds. There were 28 Richmond senior groups attended this annual luncheon event, including this group of Chinese veterans (above). The society aims to promote community harmony by organizing the popular event.

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Minoru Seniors Society unveils new logo Recognizing a need for a look that better matches their organization’s reputation, Minoru Seniors Society had a modern, vibrant and colourful logo created.

“When we decided we wanted a visual change to the society’s old logo, we sought the help of local Kwantlen (Polytechnic) University students,” said Shirley Parker, society president.

“From the initial consultation meeting, through the many design changes, board members and the students shared a meaningful process of information sharing and learning between generations. We

are very pleased with the new logo as it’s more eye-catching and more visible to older adults.”

Operating out of the city’s Minoru Place Activity Centre, the society provides programs and services to Richmond’s growing seniors population.

The new logo, which replaces the one designed in 1986, was developed in partnership with Kwantlen Polytechnic University students enrolled in the graphic design for marketing degree program.

In 2012, the Minoru Seniors Society had approximately 2,000 members.

Talk aimed at getting, and staying, motivated Richmond Public Library is presenting the program Fired Up For Life: How to Get and Stay Motivated.

The program will take place on Wednesday, Sept.

18, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Brighouse (main) branch of Richmond Public Library, 7700 Minoru Gate in the Community Place on the second floor.

The talk is presented by Greg Gerrie, president of Trinity Healthy Living and training director for Global Legacy Builders, and he is passionate about educating people about the Global Wellness Revo-

lution that he feels is before us.

“We can all be healthy and live the abundant life,” said Gerrie. ”The knowledge is here, we simply have to decide.”

“This is an interesting and timely topic,” said Lynn Shane, librarian. “Many Richmond residents are interested in learning how to live a healthy and stress-free life.”

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GILBERT WESLEY SOMERSET OCTOBER 21, 1922 AUGUST 2, 2013 Died suddenly on August 2, 2013 at Nanaimo Hospital in his daughter JoAnn Barbara Wosk and son in law Larry Wosk arms. He was residing in Qualicum with his daughter and her husband for a year after leaving Richmond.

He is survived by his daughter, JoAnn Wosk, her husband and dad’s good friend Larry, grandson Richard Gilbert George Somerset and wife Jennifer, great grandchildren who he adored, William and Anna Somerset.

He proudly served WWII in the air force with Regiment RCAF, 6th Bomber Group 63 Base, Lion & Bison Squadron, Unit 427/429 based in England.

He married the love of his life Joan Barbara Somerset who predeceased him in March 2012. They were married for over 64 years.

He will be sadly missed.

The Celebration of Life will be held at the clubhouse at: Edgewater Park in Richmond at 3031 Williams Road September 15, 2013 at 2 pm.

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Gregg Distributors (BC) Ltd. is looking to fill a Lower Mainland outside sales position. Industrial and H.D. industries knowledge is an asset. Training will be provided to help achieve your full potential.

We Offer Excellent Growth & Compensation Possibilities!

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

CLASS 1 DRIVERS (B.C. / AB) WE ARE HIRING! TEAM OWNER OPERATORS

TransX Pays: - a new rate structure of 40 to 43 cents base with mileage from 11 to 13 thousand per month.

Runs to California also available as well as medical benefits.

Contact: George Costello PH: 1-877-914-0001 WWW.TRANSX.COM

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

ALL CASH Drink/Snack Vending Business Route. Complete Training. Small Investment Required. 1888-979-VEND (8363). www.healthydrinkvending.co

WOODWIND CANADA Immigration would like to invite candidates who possess a special skillset in promotional aspects and public relations to drive the frontier of our companies. Our clientele are 95% Asian and approximately 5% from Italy or Eastern Europe. Candidate should have university degree in communications, public relations, marketing or in a related field. Please send resume to cchung@woodwindcanada.com

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Interested in SALES? Outgoing? Motivated?

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Please fax resumes: 604.888.4688 or e-mail: info@greggbc.ca or Visit employment opportunities: www.greggdistributors.ca

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

• Annual Starting Revenue of $12,000 - $120,000 • Guaranteed Cleaning Contracts • Professional Training Provided • Financing Available • Ongoing Support • Low Down Payment required A Respected Worldwide Leader in Franchised Office Cleaning.

Coverall of BC 604.434.7744 info@coverallbc.com www.coverallbc.com

PROFESSIONAL SALES ASSOCIATES

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

EDUCATION

CLASS 1 DRIVER W/ AIR To conduct deliveries for international lubricants co. in Vancouver area, Seattle-Tacoma, Prince George, Okanagan & Edmonton.

Pay $20/hour, mileage, bonus, profit-sharing & full benefits.

Apply with resume by emailing custservpacific@fuchs.com or faxing to 604-888-1145

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HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT Our HCA program is for students with

110 strong wills and warm hearts. Learn how -

to work with a team of health care professionals to identify and address the unique needs of each unique client.

Career Opportunities: Community Health Worker O Care Aide Home Support O Acute & Complex Care

CALL RICHMOND: 604.270.8867 OR VISIT SPROTTSHAW.COM

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION EAR 110 -

Do you enjoy working with children?

D E Early Childhood Educators not only teach children, they aim to help children c develop good habits in learning and in life. d

Career Opportunities: Preschools O Strong Start Facilitators O Group Child Care Cruise Ships and Resorts O Supported Child Development

CALL RICHMOND: 604.270.8867 OR VISIT SPROTTSHAW.COM

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

HELP WANTED

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604-270-9901

FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944

• Huge Demand In Canada • Employers Seek Out Canscribe Graduates • Over 90% Graduate Employment Rate

NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

WE WILL TRAIN!

Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic

COMPETITIVE RATES Must Have Valid TCP Certificate, Reliable Insured Vehicle And Provide A Clean Drivers Abstract!

www.canscribe.com info@canscribe.com 1.800.466.1535

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

Please E-mail Resume: grasdald@telus.net

TELEMARKETING

BENEFIT PACKAGE!

Perm P/T, experience & knowledge of computers.

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

SALARY + COMMISSION

FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE

Richmond.

Clse to bus & Canada line.

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Solve all problems, relationships, family issues, stress & depression, aura, living conditions, jadoo, juju, voodoo, mojo, black magic, protection against enemies, luck, success.

100% Guaranteed Result !!!!!

BEST LIFE COACH

Appt only 604-872-7952

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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HELP WANTED

An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators, Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)7235051Edson,Alta

Eastcan Roofing & Siding •New Roofs •Re-Roofs •Repairs

If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue.

1.800.587.2161.

Liability Insurance/BBB/10% off with ad

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Find FIND THE HOME OF YOUR s!

DREAMS! 283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

Family Caregiver.

ALWAYS! GUTTER Cleaning & Roof Blowing, Moss Control,30 yrs exp., Reliable! Simon 604-230-0627

.info@lydellgroup.ca fax 780-542-6739

TOWER TECHNICIAN

Are You Tired of McJobs?

Looking for a Career?

Mega Cranes Ltd. an industry leader, is seeking an energetic, tower technician the applicant must have full understanding of electronics and 3 phase power.

This full time position requires knowledge of tower crane erection and dismantles .

$11.00/hr. up to $20.00/hr.

Rapid Advancement & Benefits.

Paid Weekly!

Must be an outgoing team player!

Call Today, Start Tomorrow!

Mindy: 604-777-2195

Please email all resumes to Barbara@megacrane.com

FIELD CLERK NEEDED for out of town work site (21/7 schedule).

Mature, flexible and positive communicator, understanding of importance of safety culture. Reporting to on-site foreman & Edmonton HO. Transportation to & from work site provided. Potential to grow with company; Jobs@CommandEquipment.com. Fax 780-488-3002.

GUARANTEED Job Placement: General Laborers and Tradesmen For Oil & Gas Industry. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message For Information 1-800-972-0209

STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed!

Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

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CONCRETE & PLACING

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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.

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

Boundaries Number of Papers

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2nd Ave, 3rd Ave, 4th Ave

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14100244

2nd Ave, 3rd Ave, 4th Ave, Georgia St

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14100241

Broadway St, Fifth Ave

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14100230

First Ave, Chatham St

27

14100232

Second Ave, Third Ave, Fourth Ave

30

14100170

Regent St

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1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates.

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

$45/Hr

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

604-537-4140

Commercial & Residential • Parking Lots • Driveways • Garage Apron • Speed Bumps • Potholes • Patchwork • Tennis Courts • Repair & Resurface Over 10yrs of exp. Free Estimates Insured ★ Great Rates ★ WCB

www.jaconbrospaving.com

604-618-2949 ASPHALT PAVING • Brick Driveways • Retaining Walls • Foundation Repairs • Sealcoating 604-618-2304

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LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

10% DISCOUNT. MG Roofing & Siding. WCB. Re-roofing, New Roof Gutters.

604-812-9721

PLUMBING

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

MIN. EXPRESS PAGING SYSTEM Reasonable Rates 604-270-6338 BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com CRESCENT Plumbing & Heating Licensed Residential 24hr. Service • Hot water tanks • Furnaces • Broilers • Plugged Drains 778-862-0560

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PATTAR ROOFING LTD. All types of Roofing. Over 35 years in business. 604.588.0833

PRESSURE WASHING

POWER Washing,Gutters,Windows Maintenance,Resi/Com. Lic/Insur Free Est: Call Dean 604-839-8856

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

A & B JUNKERS Junk & Garden waste removal.

Worksafe & Insured. (604)202-3893

DISPOSAL BINS

By Recycle-it 6 - 50 Yard Bins

Starting from $199.00

Delivery & Pick-Up Included Residential & Commercial Service • Green Waste • Construction Debris • Renovations • House Clean Outs

604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

JUNK REMOVAL

By RECYCLE-IT!

• Furniture • Appliances • Electronics • Junk/Rubbish • Construction Debris • Drywall • Yard Waste • Concrete • Everything Else! **Estate Clean-Up Specialists**

HOT TUBS NO PROB!

Always! Power Washing, Window & Gutter cleaning, all your exterior cleaning needs. 604-230-0627

604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

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RICHMOND resident. More than handy! Available with workshop and over 40 years experience in woodworking. Semi-Retired looking to do small jobs. Cabinet design,cabinet and furniture repair and build, as well as small carpentry jobs. Call Daryl 604-817-3028

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

EDUCATION/TUTORING

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EDUCATION/TUTORING

bradsjunkremoval.com

Hauling Anything..

But Dead Bodies!!

20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE We Load or You Load !

If you are interested in learning more about the following careers, please register for one of these.

604.220.JUNK(5865) Serving Metro Vancouver Since 1988

FREE INFORMATION SESSIONS

HELP WANTED

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

#1 AAA Rubbish Removal

Registration required at: www.RichmondCE.ca

21 Years Serving Rmd.

ECE Information Session Thursday, September 5 • 7 pm, MacNeill Secondary School

Residential & Commercial Clean Courteous Service FREE ESTIMATES

Dental Receptionist Information Session Wednesday, September 11 • 7 pm, Richmond Secondary School

Joe 604-250-5481

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Cormorant Crt, Steveston Hwy

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14302276

Cadogan Rd, Camden Cres, Pl, Kilgour Pl

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14600810

6000-8000 Blk No 5 Rd

126

8000 Blk Railway Ave

23

5000 Blk Williams Rd

69

14202025

Chapmond Cres, Piermond Rd

63

14302277

14202262

4000 Blk Francis Rd

21

14600554

11000 Blk Willams Rd

82

Rekis Ave, Gate, Romaniuk Dr, Pl

83

14203232

Fairlane Rd, Fairway Rd

43

14304053

14203260

Lancelot Dr, Gt

77

14302323

Cantley Rd, Colville Rd

73

14203240 Cairnmore Pl, Elsmore Rd, Newmore Ave, Pacemore Ave

67

14303521

Bates Rd, Greenlees Rd

65

14800043

Mara Cres, Skaha Cres

64

14401650

Bromfield Pl, Mortfield Crt, Pl, Rd

92

14800084

Azure Rd/ Gate, Christina Rd, Otter Pl, Tranquille Pl

110

14402532

Mowbray Rd, Whelan Rd

56

14800082

Alta Crt, Azure Rd, Kalamalka Cres

69

14303412

Afton Dr

51

14901020

2000 Blk River Rd, Westminster Hwy

40

14002273

11000-12000 Blk No 2 Rd

94

54

14002278

(Apartment drops): Andrews Rd, No 2 Rd

186

Riverdale Dr, Stonecrop Ave

ASPHALT PAVING

MOVING & STORAGE

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

14201154

14903065

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

FITZ ELECTRIC. New build.

Residential. Tenant Improvements.

Com Reno’s, Elect. check ins. work 778-231-8332, www.fitzelectric.net

Route

604-477-4777 www.bathtime.ca

604.562.0957 or 604.961.0324

PAVING/SEAL COATING

www.affordablemovers.bc.com

WORK WANTED

HELP WANTED

Ask us about $20K Gov’t Grant or visit: www.bchousing.org/HAFI - 1 Piece Seamless Acrylic Walls - Custom Showers, Tubs, Glass Doors - Wheelchair Accessible Showers

AFFORDABLE MOVING

Experienced truck and trailer mechanic with CVI ticket wanted for Langley fleet shop.

Four (10) hour shifts, good wages and benefits.

Fax resume to 604-513-8004 or email at tridem@telus.net

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS 1 DAY INSTALL COMPLETE BATHROOM REMODELING Free Estimates

LEGAL SERVICES

Truck & Trailer Mechanic

Kids and Adults Needed

Route

287 Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000 Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

.

Become a PLEA

604.708.2628 caregiving@plea.bc.ca www.plea.ca

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

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

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

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Lenting Property Service Hot water power washing Call John 604-802-9033

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

GARDENING

Check out bcclassified.com’s Real Estate section in the 600’s.

xx

Call Ian 604-724-6373

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

HOME CARE/SUPPORT

PLEA provides ongoing training and support. A young person is waiting for an open door... make it yours.

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

PAINT SPECIAL

604-716-8528

PRESSURE WASHING

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Running this ad for 8yrs

•Licensed •Insured •WCB

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604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

EXCAVATING - DRAIN TILE Old Garage, Carport, House, Pool, Repair Main Waterline, Break Concrete & Removal Free Estimates!

DROWNING IN DEBT? Cut debts more than 50% & DEBT FREE in half the time! AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free Consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1-877-556-3500 BBB Rated A+

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

www.paintspecial.com

DEMOLITION

MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused.

Fast, Easy, 100% Secure.

1-877-776-1660.

Email resume :

michelled3900@gmail.com

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Spiritual Reader & Healer

182

FLAG PERSONS & LANE TECH PERSONNEL

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

www.gadryconsultation.com

Required immediately.

Exp. in loading & unloading Super B’s & containers with 24,000 lbs machines.

Please call: 778-552-3495 or fax resume to:

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION RATED #2 FOR AT HOME JOBS

MIND BODY SPIRIT

173

FORKLIFT OPERATORS

EDUCATION

125

TRADES, TECHNICAL

PERSONAL SERVICES

EXP. Excavator Operators req&d, for Residential Excavation. Fax resume to 604-460-7853 or e-mail wmader@telsu.net

EXP CLASS 1 TEAM DRIVERS Earn up to $6500/mo. Send resumes mj@synergytruckingltd.com Fax:604-598-3497

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

14903073

Gibbons Dr, Tiffin Cres

64

14401660

Ainsworth Cres, Maddocks Rd

79

14903089

River Rd, Vermilyea Crt

21

14002281

Pintail Dr, Plover Dr

59

14903070

Cornwall Crt, Dr, Pl

122

14903050

5000 Blk No 1 Rd

14903079

Hankin Dr, Musgrave Cres

15101030 Beckwith Rd, Charles St, Douglas St, Sexsmith Rd, Smith ST

47

66

14500483

8000 Blk Ash St, Boyd Crt, Dolphin Ave, Crt

94

90

14600710

Townhomes 9071, 9111, 9151 No 5 Rd

72

PETS

Medical Office Administration Information Session Wednesday, September 11 • 7:30 pm, MacNeill Secondary School Floral Design Information Session Monday, September 16 • 7:30 pm, MacNeill Secondary School Hotel Guest Services Information Night Wednesday, September 18 • 7 pm, Richmond Secondary School Tourism & Hospitality Information Night Wednesday, September 18 • 7 pm, Richmond Secondary School Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Information Night Tuesday, October 29 • 7:30 pm, MacNeill Secondary School or browse through our Continuing Education Directory of courses at www.RichmondCE.ca RICHMOND CONTINUING EDUCATION School District No. 38 (Richmond) 7811 Granville Ave, Richmond, BC V6Y 3E3 • Tel: 604.668.6123 • Fax: 604.233.0152

477

PETS

CAIRN TERRIER. Male, In training.

Ready to go. Shots, dewormed. $800. 604-807-5204.

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

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES. Show & working lines. Vet checked, 1st shot, dewormed, micro chip, C.K.C. $1200-$1500. 604-710-9333

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com ROTTWEILER 4.5 year old intact male, very large, $1500.

Call 604-309-8545.

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HOME SERVICE GUIDE PLUMBING & HEATING

• Edging

• Hedge Trimming / Pruning

• Aeration / Power Raking

• Pressure Washing

• Trimming

Only $89 including free hot water tank service!

Licensed, Insured & Bonded Local Plumbers www.1stcallplumbing.ca

CALL NOW FOR SERVICE

e Centre 604-764-8894 St Applianc eveston Budget FOR SALES CALL 604-303-1110

PLUMBING

CONSTRUCTION • RENOVATIONS

• New fence installation • Gates & repair • Odd jobs • Roofing repairs • Powerwashing • Renos • Gutters • etc.

• Painting interior & exterior Free estimates (fully insured)

5 MINUTE EXPRESS PAGING SYSTEM PLUMBING SERVICES AT REASONABLE RATES CALL 604-270-6338

** COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL ** KITCHEN & BATHROOM SPECIALIST PLUS TIDDLEY THINGS

604-272-2809 or cell: 604-841-2479

stevestonhomeservices.com

Call Darryn 604-339-5532 CONCRETE SERVICE

RENOVATIONS

EXCAVATION

M.S. MAINTENANCE & RENOVATIONS

SSL ENTERPRISES INC

COMMERCIAL ~ RESIDENTIAL

•Backfilling/trenching •Asphalt/concrete removal •Drainage •Retaining walls •Install concrete driveways/sidewalks

WEST CONCRETE

We specialize in driveway, sidewalk, patio, foundation and retaining wall, all kinds of concrete jobs.

We also do fencing jobs.

Plumbing • Electrical • Woodwork • Drywall • Bathrooms • Painting • Handyman • Textured Ceilings • FREE Quotes Door Repairs: Patio • Pocket • Bi-folds • Shower

Insured / WCB

Mike Favel • 604-341-2681

advertise

Free estimate and d ffree design.

and I’m a Nice Guy!

CALL WEST:

778-895-0968 RMD

POWER WASHING

in the

X COMMERCIAL X RESIDENTIAL X PARKADES X GRAFFITI REMOVAL X GUM REMOVAL X 200º HOT WATER X FULLY INSURED X WorkSafe BC

Home Service Guide

778.297.7302

Call 604-247-370 0

10751 River Drive, Richmond

email: admin@richmondreview.com PETS 477

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 560

PETS

MISC. FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE 627

HOMES WANTED

APARTMENT/CONDO

pacificpowerwashing.ca • info@pacificpowerwashing.ca

TRANSPORTATION

RENTALS 706

VEN

RENOVATIONS / HANDYMAN

RJ’S PLUMBING & HOME SERVICE

BILL GILLESPIE

To

• 13 years of appliance repair experience • All Major brands 24 Hours • Fast and reliable service Service Available

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

RENOVATIONS

604-833-2103

APPLIANCE TECHNICIAN Do you need your Appliance Repaired?

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

Heating System Service Special

•Backhoes •Mini excavator (rubber track) •Bobcats (forks/buckets) •Dump trucks

REVIEW

LAWN SERVICE

• Plumbing Service & Repairs • Boilers & Furnaces • Gas Work

604-868-7062

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AUTO FINANCING

TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION 845

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso)

AT LAST! An iron filter that works.

IronEater! Fully patented Canada/U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, smell, manganese. Since 1957.

Visit our 29 innovative inventions; www.bigirondrilling.com.

Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON. Restless Leg Syndrome & Leg Cramps? Fast Relief In One Hour.

Sleep At Night. Proven For Over 32 Years. www.allcalm.com Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660.

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS ALTO CONN SAX $495.

Tenor Sax $495. 604-859-5925

P/B blue males Ready to go. 1st shots & tails/dew claws done.

ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN $1000 604-308-5665 LASSIE DOODLE PUPPIES (Collie x Poodle)Born Father’s Day (June 16). Mom is a PB small (45 lbs.)

Rough Collie and Dad is a PB small (50 lbs) Standard Poodle. Puppies are black with varying amounts of white on paws and chest and some are blue merle. Both males and females available. We have bred this litter special to create the perfect family companion (intelligent, gentle, easy to train, always willing to please, happy indoors and outdoors, good with children and animals, low to no shed). We are a 4H (agility, obedience, showmanship) family and our dogs are a part of our home and life and we wish the same for our puppies. Please consider the time and commitment needed to raise a dog and you will have our support and guidance for life. Pups will have first shots and deworming. Black males are $850, females and blue merles are $950.

604-820-4827

REAL ESTATE 624

FARMS

WHATCOM COUNTY Berry Farm North of Lynden, family owned 80+ yrs. 19.2 acres. 8 acres newer Meeker Raspberries in production, 9 acres open for replanting. Halverstick Road. Most fertile & proven soil in County w/ample water rights.

3 bdrm house, garage, large shop & barn. $775,000, negotiable. Call for details or tour (360)305-2060.

Email: ondeckt@hotmail.com

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

CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

1995 ACURA LEGEND: 4 dr, leather, 154Kms. 1 owner. Fully powered.

Mint condition. $5500: (604)272-5687

RICHMOND. Gilbert/Granville. 2 bdrm, 1 bath, lndry rm, lg deck.

Avail now. $1250/m. 604-271-5573

715

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

845

RICHMOND. 2 bdrm 1/2 duplex.

F/p, w/d. No pets. Fam. pref. $1130. Avail. Oct. 1. 604-241-9706

PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS FROM $140,000 Also; Spectacular 3 Acre Parcel at $390,000 1-250-558-7888 www.orlandoprojects.com ~ FINANCING AVAILABLE ~

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES • DIFFICULTY SELLING? •

Difficulty Making Payments?

No Equity? Penalty? Expired Listing?

We Buy Homes! No Fees! No Risk! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

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HOMES FOR RENT

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

Richmond 3 bdrm up 1 bdrm down nr Aberdeen & Canada Line, quiet, $1600/mo Refs. 604-370-3163 RICHMOND: 6580 Francis Road 3 bdrm, 2 bath, full house for rent.

Large backyard, carport, Avail now. $1500/mo + utils. 604-723-4073

AUTO CREDIT - Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply at: uapplyudrive.CA or Call toll free 1.877.680.1231

Sell your Car!

RICHMOND 9331 Sidaway Spacious 5/bdrm (2 master) 3.5 baths.

Approx. 5000 sf All appl $2495+util NS/NP Availl now 604-728-5258

750

with the &ODVVLÀ HG

Power Pack…

SUITES, LOWER

HAMILTON 2 Bdrm 750sqft $950. incl. utilities, deck, laundry, alarm NO SMOKING & NO PETS. Close to Queensborough, Hamilton Elem & located between Van, Surrey & Burnaby Tel 778-888-1105

ONLY

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

RICHMOND: Furn’d ste, w/bath & kit, sep entr, $750/mo incl hyd/net. lndry. Avail Sept 1. 778-829-0980

1-800-961-7022

Richmond West 1 bdrm semi furnished $850 util incl cbl net New appls, covered prkg, priv ent NS/NP Ideal for sngl/cple 604-272-3588

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

2010 VENZA: Like new, only 20,000 kms, fully loaded, automatic, 6 cylinder, dvd system. $22,800. 604-575-5555.

3-LINE EXAMPLE

Size not exactly as shown

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PET WEEK OF THE

“FERNIE” NEEDS A GOOD HOME WITH YOU!

FERNIE, ID# 296161, LOP EARED CROSS, SPAYED FEMALE, ADULT

SPCA Thriftmart 5400 MINORU BLVD • 604.276.2477

STOP RENTING! RENT TO OWN • No Qualification - Low Down •

Fernie is calm and social around people, cats and dogs. She loves to eat her veggies and relax. She also loves being petted and picked up from time to time. Come and meet this fluffy cutie pie soon!

TO ADOPT CALL 604-277-3100

RENT TO OWN

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Music at the Cannery at Gulf of Georgia Cannery

Sibel Thrasher puts cap on Steveston music series

Around Town Amanda Oye

S

ibel Thrasher performed for a full house at the wrap up to this year’s Music at the Cannery series last Friday evening at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery.

The live music series, put on by the Beat Merchant in partnership with the Gulf of Georgia Cannery and sponsored

by G&F Financial Group, has been growing in popularity over the last few years.

“This year and last year we kind of reached our maximum,” said Frankie Neilson, the owner of the Beat Merchant. “People look forward to it,” he said.

Sibel Thrasher, a jazz singer, was back this year by popular demand.

“I think Sibel is a special attraction because she is a local act,” Neilson said.

Throughout the evening, people sang along

Dave Hougham and Jane Maxwell.

and danced to renditions of popular songs including “At Last” and “What a Wonderful World.”

By the end of the show a crowd had gathered outside the deck area where the performance was taking place to listen in.

The nine-show series featured a wide variety of different performances from LoLo Bianco to the Jessica Stewart Few. It was made possible with the hard work of a group of volunteers.

Amanda Oye covers the social scene for The Review. She may be reached at amanda.oye@ telus.net.

Hart Parnell, who played guitar to start off the evening and was in charge of sound throughout the music series.

Lilia d’Acres and Doug Louie, who played keyboard for Sibel Thrasher.

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Dogs dumped at RAPS to be adopted out But shocking weekend ended with Carol Reichert's house burning down

by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter It will cost north of $12,000 to attend to the medical needs of 38 small dogs that were dumped at the front gate to Richmond Animal Protection Society sometime late Thursday or early Friday morning.

Animal shelter executive director Carol Reichert came to work Friday morning to discover the terriers, Yorkies and Chihuahuas left in 20 rusted metal cages that had been covered with a tarp.

"Our shelter life has changed quite drastically within a few hours. But they're all in good health and lovely little dogs and just in need of vet care," Reichert said Friday afternoon, who added the shelter will be spaying and neutering the dogs, and attending to other medical needs, before they are adopted out.

It was a shocking sight to see the animals left at the shelter, stretching the facility's resources to the breaking point.

But sadly that wasn't the only shock to Reichert's system last weekend.

Reichert and her husband barely escaped alive early Sunday morning following a pair of explosions and a blaze that gutted their home on Saunders Road, east of No. 3 Road.

Reichert was asleep on the first floor of her home when she awoke to the sound of an explosion shortly before 3 a.m.

Her voice still raw from screaming to her husband, who was sound asleep upstairs, Reichert told The Richmond Review Tuesday that they and one of their pets were running out their front door when another explosion pushed them out, flames nipping at their heels.

Reichert figures they were mere seconds away from dying.

But she did lose some of her pets, she said.

The explosions blew out the front and back doors to their two-storey house.

"I screamed fire three or four times. It's amazing he even heard me. When we hit the bottom stair, the back wall came flying in."

Reichert said she's fully insured on the house, and so they don't have to worry about that.

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Martin van den Hemel photo Carol Reichert at the city's animal shelter with some of the 38 abandoned dogs, which are now in the shelter's care.

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