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Tuesday, December 24, 2013

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Plenty to do this New Year’s Eve Celebration options from partying with the Go-Go’s to catching a classic flick

by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter

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ust off the dance shoes, prepare the palate and book the babysitter, New Year’s Eve is near. Local restaurants are planning special menus and bars have party plans set, offering options for revellers in Richmond. Music, theatre or a trip to the movies are other local ideas perhaps a tad more entertaining than banging pots and pans.

Here are a few suggestions: •Party 2014 with the Go-Go’s: River Rock Casino Resort is going back to the ‘80s this New Year’s Eve, bringing the pop hit-makers the Go-Go’s to the Show Theatre.

The all-female band’s debut album Beauty and the Beat—with “We Got the Beat”—came out in 1982, topping the U.S. charts for six weeks and charting at No. 2 in Canada.

Other hit singles include “Vacation,” “Heads Over Heels” and “Turn To You.” Tickets for dinner and show start at $189.50. Show only tickets start at $109.50. Dinner begins at 7:30 p.m., show at 10 p.m. Tickets at ticketmaster.ca or 1-855-9855000.

•New Year’s Eve Gala: Food and musicians from Portugal will be featured at Riverside Palace, 14431 Knox Way. Tickets are $75 for adults and $40 for children.

Organized by Chefe Daniel Restaurant. Dancing and friendly atmosphere. Reserve tickets at 604-719-4236.

•Dal Richards: The legendary big band leader and his orchestra will once again ring in the new year in Richmond. Richards will perform live in the Whistler Ballroom at River Rock Casino Resort. The big band dinner dance is a tradition for Richards, who has performed every New Year’s Eve throughout his long career. His first New Year’s Eve gig was at the Palomar Supper Club in 1938. Two years later, Richards was performing at the Panorama Roof at Hotel Vancouver, which became a long tradition. A buffet dinner begins at 7 p.m., entertainment and dancing starts at 9 p.m. Single tickets are $99.00; couples are $179.

Visit www.ticketmaster.ca or call 1-855-985-5000 for tickets.

•Dr. Strangelove: Perhaps B.C.’s most well-known house

band, the two-decades old group—featuring Richmond’s Kelly Brock—will be performing at Lulu’s Lounge inside River Rock Casino Theatre Tuesday, Dec. 31. The band of two female and three male vocalists is known for its vast musical repertoire. The 125-seat lounge is located inside the casino; no cover charge.

•The King and I: Gateway Theatre is presenting the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical on the MainStage throughout December—including a New Year’s Eve show at 8 p.m. Shortly after arriving in Bangkok, a British school teacher tests the limits of the King of Siam. Originally hired to educate the King’s wives and children, Anna turns out to have a mind of her own—questioning the King’s decisions. But when British officials set sail for Siam, sent to investigate that the King is barbaric, Anna is determined to prove the Brits wrong.

Tickets, $30 to $49, available at gatewaytheatre.com or 604-2701812.

•SilverCity Riverport: Richmond’s only movie theatre, at 14211 Entertainment Way (604277-5993) has everything from Anchorman 2 to The Hobbit. And on New Year’s Eve, the theatre will also be showing a classic 1957 film starring Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr: An Affair to Remember. The film is about a couple that falls in love and agrees to meet in six months at the Empire State Building. But will it happen?

•Family Fun Night: Some places of worship in Richmond are marking New Year’s Eve with services and celebrations. Trinity Lutheran Church is one such place. Worship service begins at 7 p.m. Games and treats follow at 8 p.m., and revellers will ring in the new year at 10 p.m. (midnight in Saskatchewan), and again at midnight for those who can stay up.

•Tight and Bright: The Flying Beaver Bar and Grill (4760 Inglis Dr.) is hosting a New Year’s Eve party with a “tight and bright” theme. Tickets are $35 before Christmas, and $45 after. DJ Juice, photo booth, complimentary shuttle bus, breakfast buffet after midnight.

•GOA Vancouver New Year’s Ball: The Goan Overseas Association is presenting a gala at the Executive Airport Plaza Hotel, 7311 Westminster Hwy. Tickets are $25 to $95; formal attire.

Doors open at 7 p.m., dinner is at 8:30 p.m. More information at goavancouver.com.

•New Year’s Eve at the Pumphouse: The party starts at 8 p.m. with a “longtable dinner”—five fine-dining courses created by chef Daniela Iaci, paired with either five craft beers or five wines. Tickets are $50. Complimentary party favours and champagne for a midnight toast. Live music starts at 10 p.m.

Party tickets, excluding dinner, are $10. Pumphouse is located at 6031 Blundell Rd. Call 604-274-7424.

The Go-Go’s all-female band is featured at River Rock Show Theatre this New Year’s Eve.

Dal Richards and his orchestra will perform at the Whistler Ballroom at River Rock Casino Resort. Making music on New Year’s Eve is a long tradition for Richards.

Dr. Strangelove, featuring Richmond’s Kelly Brock, will be at Lulu’s Lounge at River Rock Casino Resort.

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Convicted Stanley Cup rioter Camille Cacnio pled guilty in Richmond provincial court on Thursday to theft under $5,000.

Cacnio received a 30-day conditional sentence—a prison sentence that she is permitted to serve in the community and normally involves a curfew and other restrictions—and an 18-month term of probation. She was also ordered to pay a $50 victim surcharge.

Last year, Cacnio pled guilty to participating in the Stanley Cup riots and was handed a two-year suspended sentence and ordered to perform 150 hours of community work.

When she was found to have broken her probation, she received a one-day jail sentence.

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EDITORIAL: Counter Attack holiday statistics driven home

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t’s that time of year again, when friends, families and co-workers gather for the annual Christmas party.

For most of us there is good reason to celebrate good will and to enjoy each other’s company, the true meaning of Christmas.

But despite the best efforts of the province and RCMP detachments around B.C., there are still far too many who drink alcohol and then get behind the wheel to drive themselves home.

Countless headlines have documented the gutwrenching effects of drunk driving, not only on the lives of the drunken driver, but on the lives of the victim’s families who will forever associate Christmas with the loss of a loved one because someone thought it was OK to drink and drive.

Earlier this month, in a highly publicized Counter Attack blitz, RCMP from 97 B.C. detachments handed out 220 road-side prohibitions.

That’s 220 too many.

According to ICBC, 56 people were killed in 2012 in impaired-driving related crashes.

That’s at least 56 families living with tragedy, 56 families too many.

We believe driving safely is an individual responsibility, but at the same time, drinking typically occurs at social events, where others are fully aware that someone is drinking and shouldn’t be getting behind the wheel of a vehicle.

It is our responsibility to make sure our friends, families and co-workers stay safe.

That way, we’ll have a better chance of getting home safely as well.

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Here’s the big idea of 2013

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B.C. Views Tom Fletcher CREATIVE SERVICES MANAGER JAANA BJöRK, 604-247-3716 jaana@richmondreview.com CREATIVE SERVICES GABE MUNDSTOCK, 604-247-3718 gabe@richmondreview.com PETER PALMER, 604-247-3706 peter@richmondreview.com JAMES MARSHALL, 604-247-3701 james@richmondreview.com The Richmond Review is a member of the B.C. Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder.

If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the council. Write (include documentation) within 45 days to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org Published every Wednesday and Friday by Black Press Ltd.

It is our responsibility to make sure our friends, families and co-workers stay safe.

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ne of Canada’s great entrepreneurial success stories in recent years is WestJet, the Calgary-based airline that is expanding across the country and taking on European routes.

Clive Beddoe, the founding CEO of Westjet, was famous for helping the cabin crew tidy up the plane before getting off a flight. And the company is also known for its profitsharing program, with all employees referred to as “owners” who have a

stake in the success of the operation.

I thought of this management approach when news emerged that the B.C. government was offering public service unions a new kind of contract, with a five-year term and wage increases tied to improved economic growth.

The surprising thing is that unions are accepting the idea, even though provincial growth must exceed the government’s independent economic forecast council projections before it can take effect in a given year.

The generally nonmilitant Health Sciences Association was the first to recommend acceptance of a five-year agreement with only 5.5 per cent raises guaranteed. Then they were joined by negotiators for 51,000 health and social services employees, represented by the B.C. Government Employees’ Union and other unions that have long been adversaries of the B.C. Liberals.

John Fryer, negotiator for the BCGEU going back to the epic battles with Social

Credit governments and now a professor at University of Victoria, wasn’t impressed when he heard the news.

“These deals reflect what happens when public sector unions back the losing party in a provincial election,” he said. “Union bargaining power takes a trip down the pooper.”

I think there’s more than that going on. Perhaps today’s union leadership is beginning to accept that its wage, benefit and pension arrangements look pretty good compared to the harsh reality of private businesses competing in a global economy.

I asked Premier Christy Clark if this new approach is inspired by privatesector profit sharing. She agreed that is the model.

“I think that’s a great principle for all of us to work from,” Clark said. “Until now, the growth of public sector wages has been completely insulated from changes in the private sector. And this is the first time we’ve ever been able to successfully link those two things. At this point

Perhaps today’s union leadership is beginning to accept that its wage, benefit and pension arrangements look pretty good compared to the harsh reality of private businesses competing in a global economy.

it’s still a small increment wage growth, but it’s a big change, and I hope we can continue to build on it.”

From an employee perspective, it is indeed modest. If real gross domestic product increases one per cent beyond the independent forecast used in the provincial budget, employees get an additional half of one per cent raise for that year.

Contrast this labour relations development with what’s happening on the federal scene. A classic confrontation is brew-

ing between the Harper government and the Public Service Alliance of Canada.

A key dispute is over sick days, which the government estimates are averaging 18 a year. PSAC currently has 15 “bankable” sick days a year, which the union president refers to as a “negotiated right.”

It takes me back to my first union job, where I was warned never to take just one sick day. We negotiated for two at a time, so always take two, the union rep told me. Implicit in this is the mindset that employees should give as little and take as much as possible.

Looking through my files each December for the B.C. story of the year, I consider what is likely to matter five or 10 years from now.

This partnership approach to building the provincial economy is my pick for 2013.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalNews.com Twitter:@ tomfletcherbc E-mail: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

Tuesday, December 24, 2013

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Remembering Old Man Gordon

by Bob Niles Contributor “911 what’s your emergency?” “ The neighbour next door has fallen off a ladder on to the sidewalk! 6580 Elm Crescent. He’s in and out of consciousness, knows where he is... He’s 85! He was hanging Christmas lights. Same old single string of lights he hangs every year... His name?

Ah, Gordon, Mr Gordon. Don’t know his first name, never did. Lived in the same neighbourhood all my life never new his first name. Just Old Man Gordon. ........He’s having trouble breathing! Hurry! ........Yes I’ll wait.”

That was when Mr. Gordon was taken to the hospital. He died two weeks later, just before Christmas, due to complications because of his advanced age and failing health. Doctor said he would of died right on the sidewalk had I not seen him fall and called 911. Big deal. Three extra weeks of life, barely conscious, alone in a hospital at Christmas. And your only visitor is a man that has know him all of 58 years and only by Old Man Gordon.

In my defence, he never took to anyone.

He and his wife stayed alone. My Mom said they never got over the tragedy of their young son dying. And after his wife died he was barely seen at all. Outside of cutting his lawn, the only time he was seen was going for groceries, to church and to put up his, ‘every year the same’, Christmas decor.

One old energy sucking, fire starting string of 14 multi-coloured lights that he hung just over the front door. And in the yard, year after year he placed the first Christmas, manger scene. Ever since I was a boy, he set up and arranged his plywood Christmas scene. And year after year it got more and more faded, chipped and warped. He just let it age. Never bothered to refresh the paint or nail the pieces that were separating from his Biblical characters that were parting like the Red Sea. And as long as I can remember the Baby Jesus was not even part of the scene. It was

just three wise men, a shepherd, one cows, one sheep, a camel, Joseph and Mary. All looking at the ground!

As kids we would always find something to place on the ground that was drawing their attention. An old bike, a wheelbarrow, a basketball, my sister’s Barbie, or one time a baby snowman. Us kids all got a good laugh as to what had drawn this collection of plywood people to ‘Old Man Gordons’ yard.

It became tradition for kids in the neighbourhood to carry on the sinning we had started as kids. Old Man Gordon just left there whatever we left there. If he had of removed the baby snowman we would of replaced it with something just as stupid.

And then about 10 ago Mary never made it out to the front yard to look at an old red lawn mower the kids had dragged there.

Now it was just a bunch of faded, warped guys and farm critters hanging out in the front yard. Could have been any front yard in Alberta. (sorry Alberta I couldn’t spell the province on your right) At the funeral I had mentioned that very fact to Old Man Gordon’s (who’s real name was Lloyd Arthur Gordon) sister. She clasped my hand and with a pained smile thanked me for my help tomorrow.

It was early that next day I had walked over to find a car in Mr. Gordon’s drive.

It was Myrtle’s ( Mr. Gordon’s sister) car.

I had promised her to help clear out her brothers house and yard.

We started on the carport and yard.

She had rented a large dumpster to clear away a life of living. Memory after memory, item after item, garbage after more garbage started to fill the giant bin.

Carport complete, I started with the plywood guy-fest in the front yard. It fell apart in my hands! The camels head ripped off. Joseph’s staff crumbled into tiny pieces. A sheep with no legs, and ancient men of wisdom, minus heads, and gifts we’re all cast into a dumpster of Mr. Gordon’s life.

This is how I’m going out too I said to

Myrtle as I sipped my coffee in the carport. We had stopped for a break in what was going to be a long day.

My house is filled with so much of my stuff that I should throw out, but, just don’t. She shook her head in agreement and accused us all of the same crime.

This was followed by a long uncomfortable pause, broken only by lips vibrating over the top of hot coffee.

“Why did he never replace the Baby Jesus in his Christmas scene?” I asked (to fill the carport with something other than silence).

She turned and bent her index finger several times and said “Follow me.”

She opened an old screen door and then even an older back door, that both had something to screech about. Then she picked her way down a cluttered hallway of books and papers. We passed

rooms filled with his old belongings and now forgotten memories. Ben-Gay, old carpet and cat urine filled my nose. I didn’t even know he had a cat! Now I’m thinking a dead cat! Is this what I’m going to become? An old man with a cat, in a stinky house.

“Watch your first step down the stairs here. The basement is where he spent most of his time. His wife Effie had the main floor for her needs and Lloyd kept to the basement, even after she died ten years ago.”

Each stair mentioned its age as I tread carefully down a steep incline, all the while thinking, I’m going to have to carry Myrtle back up this ladder disguised as a staircase.

“Let me get the lights.” Myrtle said from somewhere in the dim.

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letters It’s OK to say Merry Christmas Editor: Christmas is just around the corner. It is a time of goodwill, peace, giving and rejoicing. Canada’s concept of a mosaic makes Christmas even more meaningful. As home to more than 200 diverse ethnic communities, Canada is a great model of intercultural harmony, inclusiveness and pluralism.

As a reflection of this country’s ethnic/cultural diversity, major festivals of various ethnic communities are now celebrated with a great deal of enthusiasm. Festivals like the Eid,Chinese New Year, Hanukkah,Diwali and Vaisakhi etc. have now become mainstream celebrations. Regardless of their ethnic origin, people from every culture celebrate these festivals. This is what makes Canada so unique.

Christmas has a very special meaning especially to children regardless of their heritage. As soon as the Christmas tree is up children start asking as to when Santa Claus will arrive. They are waiting for the Christmas Day with a great deal of anticipation.

It wasn’t long ago that Christmas time used to be a very exciting time in our public schools. Parents, teachers and students eagerly waited for the Christmas concerts, Christmas plays and related activities.

These used to be some of the highlights of the year.

As Canada has become more and more multicultural, celebrations like Christmas have taken on a different meaning. Sometime we get too hung up on political correctness. Rather than wishing each other Merry Christmas, we are expected to wish each other Happy Holidays. There is nothing wrong in wishing each other Happy Holidays. However, wishing each other Merry Christmas around Christmas time should be equally welcomed and encouraged.

Christmas is more than a religious holiday. It is a time of goodwill for all humanity. It is a time to share and celebrate family. For a few days/weeks in December, it brings out the best in most of the people.

Merry Christmas and a healthy, happy New Year.

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Old Man Gordon From Page 7 Before she could say ‘There we go.’ out jumped a four-foot tall artificial Christmas tree, electrified in bright happy splendor.

Kneeling to the right side of the tree was our long lost Mary from the front yard.

And placed at her knees just under the tree was Baby Jesus. Both beautifully painted and cared for. Our once faded Mary, all tattered and torn, now shone with what looked like a new purple cape and beige dress. She’d dyed her hair and got new head gear too. All thanks to a new coat of paint and glue. The Baby Jesus whom I’d never seen, but was neighbourhood legend to have been, was as if brand new. Both Mary and her baby lovingly cared for by an old man who seemed to care about nothing.

What...Why said my face and hands as I tried to make sense of such a loving well cared for scene. “Effie and Gordon’s baby was taken from them at a very young age.� Myrtle started. “He died a crib death in his first year. After that, Lloyd was never the same. It was to be their only child. It was that next Christmas he removed Baby Jesus from the front yard.� “ If I can’t have my baby, God can’t have his.� I blindly stated. “Not in any way!� Myrtle pointed out. “It was more... God, I know you’re taking care of my only child in Heaven, so I will care for yours here on earth. And then when his Mary died, he vowed the same thing again, for his Mary. I’ll promise to take care of yours, and you take care of mine.�

A tear that was cleverly disguised, and past off to my allergy of cats, was wiped away with the back of my hand. I choked back an out of place chuckle and marveled at the love he must of had for his only child. And again silence filled a space we both shared.

I thought the moments silence was

appropriate.

It was after some time, and several failed attempts, that Myrtle and I got out of the basement, and then back to ridding the neighbourhood of the memory of a man nobody knew. A man that cared for nothing here on earth.

Someone I felt sorry for, because he had died alone in a hospital. But, I now know he is where he always wanted to be, holding his only child and wife together forever.

When we die our families and friends treat us as Mr. Gordon treated Mary and Baby Jesus. They take our cardboard cut outs (pictures) and place them in books held with high esteem. Displays of our lives, that are so cared for that if the house were to catch fire, they would be the one thing that would make it out safe. We guard and hold strong to that memory, knowing with certainty that God is now taking good care of them in heaven.

I asked Myrtle if I could keep Mary, Baby Jesus, Sparky ( the string of Christmas lights) and the stray cat, that I named Gordon. She, I guess also allergic to cats, clasped my hand and mentioned that her brother would have liked that.

There was one more thing I took of Mr. Gordon’s. A film reel marked Christmas 1963-1969. It was most of the ’60s documented by Mr. Gordon of the neighborhood kids trying to fill the void in their Nativity scene. He and his wife would film from a darkened room in his home, but, because of suppressed laughter, it had the appearance of a film produced from a quarter horse from in front of a grocery store. Jerky film, narrated through clenched teeth, trying to hold back an open faced laugh. He knew all of us kids names and every year wished his boy David could of been part of the shenanigans. Old Man Gordon remembered His only Son every Christmas and kept Him in his heart all year long.

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Today, it is widely recognized as one of the largest and most-respected events of its kind in North America attracting many of the top teams from around the continent.

And this coming Thursday, Dec. 26, kicks off six days of action through New Year’s Eve, causing hockey fans and scouts to jockey for space to watch some of the best young talent on ice, and perhaps even catch a glimpse of the “next one.”

“There’s definitely some buzz among the scouts with some very good under-16 tripleA teams coming,” says longtime tournament chair Wendy Steadman, whose workload has in recent years at least been lightened by the presence of associate Irene Pacey.

This is the first year the 33-year-old tournament has featured Bantam teams, with 14 applications accepted including one from the Anaheim Wildcats who are rated among the top 30 in the U.S. The Wildcats’ top Midget team will also participate in the tournament.

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“Not only does it give us more volunteers, but also hopefully more who will be involved longer,” she says.

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NHLers as Scott Gomez, Raymond Sawada, and Brandon Dubinsky. Most recently, defenceman Derrick Pouliot turned heads playing for the Moose Jaw Generals of the Saskatchewan Midget Hockey League in 2009.

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by Don Fennell Sports Editor Steady goaltending and consistent leadership powered the Richmond Blues to their first Richmond International Midget Hockey Tournament championship in 14 years in 2011.

Two years later, the Blues are hoping their strong work ethic will again put them atop the Midget A1 Division.

“We’ve still got a long ways to go, but this is probably one of the hardest-working teams at this level I’ve been around in quite a while,” says coach Bayne Koen.

The 2013-14 Blues are clearly the epitome of team. Oh, there are certainly players—mostly second- and third-year Midgets—who Koen believes are at least solid prospects to play junior hockey. But by and large this is a group

that relies on each other to succeed. They do this by closely adhering to systems play.

Injuries have prevented Richmond from icing the same lineup in any two games this season.

And while Koen says it would be easy for the players to play the “woe is me” card, they refuse.

“They simply go out and try to get the job done every night. They bend but don’t break, and while we’re going to have our ups and downs I’m really proud of them for that for sure,” says Koen, adding “it’s clear the guys are enjoying themselves.”

And why not? Despite a condensed early schedule which has seen them play 10 games in 20-odd days, the Blues have managed to win all but three (7-1-2) to trail only Coquitlam in the Pacific Coast Hockey Association’s top flight.

As previously eluded to, the Blues play a strict systems game. Koen says it’s when they drift from it that they get into trouble.

“We want to play well in our own end but also rush the puck up as much as we can and catch teams off guard,” says Koen. “We generally don’t give up a lot, but sometimes we don’t get a lot (of scoring chances) either. But we try to get to a shot total every night to make sure we stay confident about getting pucks to the net.

We want to be able to capitalize from the momentum on powerplays.

I think for the most part we’re a disciplined club, but we sometimes change up our forecheck depending on who we’re playing or how our roster looks.”

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STEVESTON UNITED CHURCH 3720 Broadway Street (at 2nd Ave.) Please join us at 10am Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013 for Worship Service and Sunday School Christmas Eve Service 7pm December 24 604-277-0508 • www.stevestonunitedchurch.ca A caring and friendly village church

Fujian Evangelical Church welcomes you to Sunday Worship Services

• • •

English Services: 9:00 & 10:45 a.m.

Mandarin Service: 9:00 a.m.

Minnanese Service: 10:45 a.m.

Richmond United Church 8711 Cambie Rd. (near Garden City Rd.) 604-278-5622

12200 Blundell Road, Richmond, B.C., V6W 1B3 Phone 604-273-2757 • www.fujianevangelical.org

Come for 10am Sunday Worship and Children’s Sunday School and after-service coffee and fellowship.

Christmas Eve candle-light service on December 24th at 7:00pm.

Theme: “Jesus’ Birth and Our Birth-Stories”

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA

Rev. Dr. Warren McKinnon

St. Alban

Founded 1888. Richmond’s Oldest Church

PRESBYTERIAN Richmond Presbyterian Church

Christmas Services 7111 No. 2 Road, 604-277-5410 www.richpres.com Rev. Frances Savill, Minister

BRIGHOUSE UNITED CHURCH an evangelical congregation 8151 Bennett Road, Richmond, 604-278-7188 www.brighouseunitedchurch.org

Sunday, 10 am – Worship & Sunday School

No Service at Brighouse Dec 29. Instead we are joining with 4 other Richmond Churches for a combined service at Peace Mennonite Church, 11571 Daniels Road at 10:00 am. Everyone is welcome to attend!

Christmas Eve Service 7:30pm December 24 Minister: Rev. Stuart W. Appenheimer, B.A., M.Div. Brighouse Pre-school:604-272-2480 • Brighouse UC Day Care: 604-278-8469

GILMORE PARK UNITED CHURCH

Sunday December 22nd 10:00 am Logos Children’s Christmas Play; Followed by Potluck Lunch and Carol Sing

8060 No. 1 Road (corner of No. 1 & Blundell) 604.277.5377

www.gilmoreparkunited.ca Rev. Maggie Watts-Hammond, Min. of Word, Sacrament & Pastoral Care Rev. Yoko Kihara - Min. of Christian Development & Outreach

Christmas Eve, Tuesday December 24th 5:00 pm – Family Worship 7:30 pm – Traditional Worship

Come and Join us!

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In Memory of MICHAEL DISTON June 17, 1984 - Dec. 26, 2009

Always loved and never forgotten.

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108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES EXCITING NEW CANADIAN BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY. Available in your area! Min inv req’d. For more info, call 866-945-6409 BC Cancer Foundation Legacies accepted. 604.877.6040 or visit: bccancerfoundation.com

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS Van Kam’s group of companies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience/training.

To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com or Call 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889 Only those of interest will be contacted.

Van Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

EDUCATION

TRAIN TO BE AN Apartment/Condominium Manager ONLINE! Graduates get access to all jobs posted with us. 33 years of success!

Government certified. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-665-8339, 604-681-5456.

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Broadmoor Baptist Church A safe place to connect with God and fellow travellers on your spiritual journey

8140 Saunders Road, Richmond, BC 604-277-8012 www.bbchurch.ca Dr. Tim Colborne - Lead Pastor.

Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. Sonshine Adventures for Kids Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Dec. 24th 6:30 p.m.

HELP WANTED

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130

HELP WANTED

GENERAL LABOURERS OIL & GAS INDUSTRY GUARANTEED Job Placement

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130

HELP WANTED

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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.

• Labourers • Tradesmen • Class 1 Drivers

Call 24Hr. Free Recorded Message 1-888-213-2854

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

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

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

BAPTIST

Everyone is welcome!

TRAVEL

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Sunday 8:30 a.m. - Contemplative Eucharist 10:00 a.m. Family Eucharist with Church School Wednesday 10:00am. Eucharist, 11:00am Bible Study, 7pm Eucharist • www.stannessteveston.ca

~ CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES ~ 7:00 pm – Family Service 11:00 pm – Candlelight and Communion

LOST AND FOUND

LOST: White Kobo Touch, in red vinyl cover between Blundell & Lansdown area. Disabled owner really misses his ability to stay well-read so conveniently. Please text or phone 778-882-7673 if you’ve found it.

4071 Francis Road, Richmond, BC The Rev. Brian Vickers, Rector • 604-277-9626

~ CHRISTMAS CANTATA ~ Sunday, Dec. 22 at 10:30 am

To Advertise in the Community Worship page Call Geetu at 604-575-5304 or Armin at 604-575-5303

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

St. Anne’s - Steveston Anglican Church

~ WORSHIP AND CHILDREN’S PROGRAM ~ Sundays 10:30 am

Christmas Day, Wednesday December 25th 10:00 am

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

an Anglican parish in the heart of Richmond Services at 8:30 and 10:00 am Sunday School 10:00 am The Reverend Margaret Cornish 7260 St. Albans Road, Richmond 604-278-2770 • www.stalbansrichmond.org

Call Roya 604-247-3710

or email us at circulation@richmondreview.com

Route

Boundaries Number of Papers

14002254 Branscombe Crt, Railway Ave 14002260 Garnnet Crt, Trumpeter Dr 14002261 Bittern Crt, Egret Crt, Goldeneye Pl, Puffin Crt, Sandpiper Crt 14002267 Flamingo Crt, Kingfisher Dr 14002273 11000-12000 Blk No 2 Rd 14002286 Kittiwake Dr, Pelican Crt 14301155 Gaunt Crt, Stefanko Pl, Yarmish Dr, Yarmish Gate 14301274 Cormorant Crt, Steveston Hwy 14303411 Broadmoor Blvd, Deagle Rd 14303412 Afton Dr 14303521 Bates Rd, Greenlees Rd 14303522 9000 Blk No 3 Rd 14303523 7000 Blk Williams Rd 14304050 Juniper Dr/ Gate, Whiteoak Dr/ Gate 14401540 South Arm Pl, 9000 Blk Williams Rd 14401544 10000 Blk No 4 Rd 14401584 Roselea Cres, Pl, Rosevale Rd, Ryan Rd 14401611 Dennis Cres, Dennis Pl, 14401645 Rosebrook Rd, Rosemary Ave, 8000 Blk Steveston Hwy 14401650 Bromfield Pl, Mortfield Crt, Pl, Rd 14401654 Mersey Dr, Rochdale Dr, Southport Rd 14401657 Berry Rd, Southgate Pl, Southgate Rd 14401660 Ainsworth Cres, Maddocks Rd 14401714 9000- 10000 Blk Shell Rd 14402440 Heather Pl, Pinewell Cres, Saunders Rd 14402442 Garden City Rd, Pigott Rd/ Dr 14402450 Albion Rd, Aquila Rd 14402451 Ash St, Pinewell Cres, Pl 14402482 Anglesea Dr, Ashcroft Ave 14402532 Mowbray Rd, Whelan Rd 14500461 Foster Rd, Mcmath Rd 14500463 8000 Blk No 3 Rd, Penny Lane 14600550 Anahim Dr, Aragon Rd 14600554 11000 Blk Willams Rd 14600670 Seacote Rd, Seafield Cres 14600672 Seahurst Pl, Rd, Seaward Crt, Gate, Seaway Rd 14701366 6000 Blk No 4 Rd 14702355 6000 Blk Cooney Rd 15101024 9000 Blk Cambie Rd, Garden City Rd, Odlin Rd 15101030 Beckwith Dr, Charles St, Douglas St, Sexsmith , Smith St 15102996 10000 Blk River Dr, 2000 Blk Shell Rd

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HOME SERVICE GUIDE

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2 Food & beverage servers req’d.

Sal: $10.50/hr. 40hr/wk. no exp.

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Serve food & beverages. Order & maintain inventory. Lang: English.

Punjabi as asset. Contact: Manvinder from Ginger Indian Cuisine Restaurant in Richmond, BC. Apply at gingerindiancuisine@yahoo.ca

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Do you have a reliable van and a valid drivers license?

PROFESSIONALS/ MANAGEMENT

You could make extra money delivering the Metro Monday through Friday.

FOR MORE INFORMATION EMAIL: circmanager@ burnabynewsleader.com

www.blackpress.ca NIGHT TIME Restaurant Cleaners needed 7 nights/wk, lower mainland area. (604)572-0070

Aimity (BC) Financial Group is seeking a full time highly motivated individual to assist the manager to develop and expand the company business in Greater Vancouver Area.

Duties: - Develop local and overseas Chinese market - Recruit Preferred Partners to achieve sales/Profitability objectives - Work with brokers/agents to acquire and retain insurance business - Assess financial products and develop strategies to attract new customers - Liaise with potential overseas clients Ideal Candidate: - Degree in Finance/Commerce - Fluent in both English and Chinese - Some Canadian work exp. preferred - Good communication skills

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LOCAL PLUMBER $45 Service Call Plumbing, Heating, Plugged Drains.

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353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

MOVING & STORAGE

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$45/Hr

604-537-4140

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

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

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

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

604-812-9721

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

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Renovating?

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Male, white with black markings $700. 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 560

MISC. FOR SALE

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FOR SALE BY OWNER

Fully Furnished & Equipped Like New Townhouse. Only 3 years old. Immaculate Deluxe, 2 bdrm. + Rec. Room/Office + 2 Full Bath T/House. Flr. to ceiling storage + storage rm. in garage.

6 s/s appli. d/w, w/d, Garburator.

Crown Mouldings, 9ft. ceilings, H/W laminate flooring and slate tile. Gas F/P & Alarm. 1 car garage parking. Covered patio lower & outdoor patio upper.

Amenities room incls. full gym, outdoor hot tub & pool. Walk to Morgan Heights shopping.

NO Smoking inside & NO Pets! $2350/month. Available March 1.

604.488.9161 752

RICHMOND

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES! 2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

RENTALS SNOWCLEARING

SALTING

- Sidewalks, Driveways, Parking Lots. 24/7. Call John 604-802-9033

PETS

Moos and Zeke are two adorable guinea pigs waiting for their furever home. They are a ton of fun to watch when they play together and they also enjoy sitting on your lap. Come meet these two buddies soon!

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CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

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PLUMBING

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

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

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APARTMENT/CONDO

RICHMOND Park Towers apt. 2 bdrm, 2/baths.

10th floor. $1475/mo, 1200 sq ft. Avail Jan 1.

NS/NP. Age 19+. 604-273-5558 or 604-689-2969

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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

RICHMOND, Broadmore/Southarm updated 2 bdrm stes, lower & upper NS/NP. Shrd lndry. Near bus, shopping & schools. $925 & $950. Avail now. 604-275-6627

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HOMES FOR RENT

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

W/W, 6 appls, garage, fenced. Avail Nov 1. N/P. $1795. 604-833-2103

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is Hereby Given that Creditors and others, having claims against the Estate of Roberta Louise Shelby, formerly of #419 6233 London Rd.,Richmond, BC V7E3S3, Deceased are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Executor, c/o Brian Shelby, #25 15288 36th Ave.,Surrey,BC V3S0S6 on or before January 24, 2014, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received. Brian Shelby, Executor.

JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

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LADYSMITH HANDYMAN Special. 3bdrms up, 1bdrm suite down. Owner carries $1200 month (250)753-0160.

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TOWNHOUSES

• DIFFICULTY SELLING? •

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

“MOOS AND ZEKE, ID# 312055 AND 312056, MALE GUINEA PIGS, 3 YEARS 2 MONTHS”

PROUD TO SUPPORT THE LOCAL SPCA

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TRANSPORTATION

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

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PET SERVICES

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TO ADOPT CALL 604-277-3100

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AFFORDABLE MOVING

.Can-Pro Paint & Drywall. 3 rooms $250. Over 25 yrs of quality service. Insured/Free Est. 604-7717052

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

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Remuneration including commission and company benefits ranges from $2500 to $3500 per month depending on qualifications and work experience.

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PET SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages, relocation allowance, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop.

Full-time permanent with benefits.

Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. More info at: hannachrysler.ca.

Fax 403-854-2845; Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.

Please forward resume to:

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advertise

email: admin@richmondreview.com

Call Darryn 604-339-5532 134

604-833-2103

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

Call 604-247-370 0

Free estimates (fully insured)

HELP WANTED

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

Home Service Guide

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COMMERCIAL ~ RESIDENTIAL

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

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

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

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150,000 km.

Asking $29,500 OBO. Contact me via email for further information at:

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Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Trudy Morse photo The Richmond Branch of the BC Registered Music Teachers presented 16 students in recital Sunday, December 7, 1-2 pm in the Galleria of Richmond City Hall as part of the Winter Wonderland concerts. Performing were Maggie Zhang, Crystal Chung, Susie Xu, Joann Yu, Davenna Ambalawarner, Yuki Zhao, Kristy Kwok, Sarah Ortega, Matthew Leung, Carissa Cabrera, Cindy Miao, Susannah Zou, Ruo Zhen Qi, Joshua O. Tan, Amanda Yee, and Victor Yu.

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

E-mail submissions to news@richmond review.com

Richmond Chamber of Commerce executive director Craig Jones (left) and chair Brian Williams (right) presented Elizabeth Specht and Wayne Duzita of the Richmond Christmas Fund with a cheque for $3,000. The money was raised at the Chamber’s Annual Christmas Luncheon, held Dec. 12 at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel.

Since 1980, the event has raised approximately $50,000 for the Christmas Fund.

Danny Cheung, owner of Danny’s Wun Tun Restaurant, presents a $2,000 cheque to the Richmond Christmas Fund, represented here by Wayne Duzita. Over the years, Danny and his wife Joyce have contributed well over $10,000 to the program, which assists low-income families during the holiday season.

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Richmond-Steveston MLA John Yap presented a $40,000 community gaming grant cheque to Joan Oystensen and Erin McRae of the Richmond Therapeutic Equestrian Society and Copper the horse.

COPPERSMITH PLAZA (across from Canadian Tire) 11380 Steveston Hwy, Richmond

(604) 204-0511

Happy togetherr

FRANCIS RD @ GILBERT #120 - 7020 Francis Rd. Richmond, BC V6Y 1A2

LOOK FOR OUR FLYER IN TODAY’S PAPER!

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BOXING WEEK EVENT

PAY NO TAX See sales associate for details

Closed DECEMBER 24 th & 25th Open BOXING DAY 11am-5pm

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Leather Queen Bed $798

Dining Table $698 Dining Chair $168

Sectional $1298

Top Grain Leather Sectional $2298

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COQUITLAM 1400 United Blvd 604.524.3444 RICHMOND 12551 Bridgeport Rd 604.273.2971 LANGLEY 20429 Langley By-Pass 604.530.8248

VICTORIA 661 McCallum Rd 250.475.2233 NANAIMO 1711 Bowen Rd 250.753.6361 KELOWNA ͕͙͔͜ Ƥ 250.860.7603