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by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter The Richmond Review is calling on readers to participate in this newspaper’s eighth annual survey of what makes Richmond a fine city.

And one participant will win a much anticipated high-tech prize.

Best of Richmond 2015 is a readers’ poll of our community’s second-to-none shopping and services, renowned restaurants and nonpareil neighbourhoods.

It also asks readers to share lighter thoughts on living here with categories such as Best Memory of Old Richmond and Best Place to Spot a Celebrity.

Online voting begins today (Friday), and results will be published in a special edition May 29.

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Don Fennell photo Brenton Latham of the Richmond Athletics keeps tabs on Brent Tremayne of the All-Blacks during recent Richmond Adult Soccer Association Cup play. The Athletics took both the League and Challenge cup titles from the All-Blacks in the past month. Both teams have qualified for the upcoming Provincial Cup playdowns, set to begin April 11. Several local sides have qualified. See story, Page 19.

Home sales soar in Richmond

by Martin van den Hemel

Single family home sales rise nearly 40 per cent

Staff Reporter March was a good month for local real estate sales, with the number of sold condos, townhouses and single family homes all up substantially over the previous month.

According to the latest figures from the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver, March’s regional sales were 26.8 per cent above the 10-year sales average for the month.

In Richmond, the increases were even larger.

Single family home sales were up 39.6 per cent in March compared to February, from 164 to 229, at a median selling price of $1.159 million. Compared to March of 2014, sales were up 69.6 per cent.

Townhome and condo sales also exhibited healthy increases.

Last month 117 townhouses sold at a median price of $549,950, up from 94 at

a median price of $550,000 in February—an increase of

24.5 per cent.

Year over year, the increase in the number of sold homes was 56 per cent, with the median price up six per cent.

The number of apartments that changed hands also soared, up 41 per cent, from 138 in February to 195 in March.

The median price eked up 2.6 per cent, to $345,000.

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Choir treated to ‘experience of a lifetime’ in Japan

by Don Fennell Staff Reporter The universal language of music has further strengthened the well-established bond between sister cities on opposite sides of the globe.

The Richmond Youth Honour Choir has returned from a 10-day trip to Wakayama, Japan where, during a homestay with their musical peers, members shared a passion for choral music.

“The experience was absolutely amazing,” said choir artistic director and conductor Heidi Epp. “If you ask them if they would do it again, there would be a unanimous yes in a heartbeat.”

Epp was initially a little apprehensive about how the 20-member choir, ranging in age from six to 16, might react to the cultural differences. But she quickly realized it wasn’t an issue.

“It was definitely a cultural shock, just in terms of lifestyle and being in homes where not a lot of English is spoken,” she said. “And their being young, we thought we’d have to be prepared for some homesickness.

But there was none of that. Not one kid wanted to call home. I was really amazed how they handled the different situations, and even on our way home they expressed sadness the trip was over.”

As host families, members of the Wakayama Children’s Choir which visited Richmond two years ago, went out of their way to assure the

Members of the Richmond Youth Honour Choir perform in Japan during a recent trip to Wakayama.

visitors from Canada felt at home.

Toast and pancakes were a breakfast staple. Some of the kids also found their way to a McDonald’s restaurant where hamburgers—albeit with a local twist, the addition of eggs as a condiment—provided a further taste of home.

The level of hospitality extended to the highest office of Wakayama city hall. One of the mayor’s sons spent the better part of five days helping to

facilitate every move by the visiting delegation as a host and translator.

He did so, Epp said, out of personal interest.

But the kids from Richmond also got to experience differences, like taking in a Grade 7 graduation rehearsal at a Wakayama elementary school. The kids sat quietly, with no fidgeting, for the better part of an hour.

“They were totally dumbfounded,” Epp said. “But it was, without a doubt,

an experience of a lifetime. And the friendships they made with their host families, and the fun they had, will be cherished.”

The musical journey, during which the Richmond Youth Honour Choir performed primarily with the Wakayama Children’s Choir to appreciative audiences, was equally fulfilling. Epp said it was both rewarding and eye-opening to perform for a “chorally-sophisticated society.” She

said she intentionally chose pieces she thought would appeal or be familiar to the choir or audiences, but was surprised to learn the host choir didn’t even know one of the traditional folk songs from a previous generation.

In turn, Epp and her students were awed by the talents of the host musicians, including a 25-member brass band from a local junior high school.

She said the band’s performance was “incredible.”

“They have classes daily as part of the general curriculum,” she noted.

“I believe music should be included with the basic subjects here too. Science can tell you all the health reasons, but I believe there are also many psychological benefits to music too.”

Epp said some of the songs are difficult pieces but they were the songs that the kids wound up humming often during the treks around Wakayama. And it was also what they broke out in a cappella while waiting for their luggage on the return leg of their trip at Vancouver International Airport.

“It’s the kind of (music) kids will never be exposed to without an international music education,” said Epp. t5IF 3JDINPOE :PVUI )POPVS $IPJS will be hosting its final choir of this season May 9 at 7 p.m. at the Peace Mennonite Church, 11571 Daniels Rd. Tickets will be available at the door.

Prior to that, several members will participate in WorldBeat April 26 at Vancouver’s Orpheum Theatre.

Filipino nanny awarded $55,000 She was kept as a virtual slave, and repeatedly assaulted, B.C. Human Rights Tribunal rules

by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter A local Filipino nanny, who was kept as a virtual slave and forced to perform sexual acts in a Richmond hotel room, has been awarded $55,000 by the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal in a decision released Wednesday.

Identified by the initials PN in the ruling, the 28-year-old victim is described as a mother from the Philippines who was hired through an agency to work in the Hong Kong home of the two accused, identified as FR and MR. After working for the couple for a year in Hong Kong, PN moved with them to Canada and worked for them here.

“She was here for about six weeks when she fled their home, which was a two-bedroom suite in a hotel. She says that, for much of her employment, she was the victim of ongoing sexual assault by FR and harassment, including assault, by MR,” the April 1 decision states.

On the day of her escape, FR tried to sexually assault her.

“PN was feeling very depressed. She said she didn’t know what to do. If she stayed longer, she was afraid that they would accuse her of things that she didn’t do. If she left, she wouldn’t be able to continue to send money back to her children or repay her debts,” tribunal member Catherine McCreary wrote. “She decided to walk

away from the hotel.”

Without any money, or passport, no extra clothing, or toiletries and no eyeglasses, she fled virtually empty handed.

“The afternoon of Aug. 18, 2013, PN had a chance to empty the garbage.

She grabbed some things and walked away from the hotel... She knew no one. This experience of escaping would become one of the most traumatic aspects of her relationship with the respondents.”

PN encountered a hotel employee that she knew was Filipino. She asked for directions to the Philippine Consulate, and took public transit to the location, only to find that it wasn’t open because it was Sunday.

PN got help from a Filipino woman working in a store. “PN called the police from the store and talked to them. She said they told her that the jurisdiction for solving her problem was in Hong Kong, not in Canada.”

That night, she went to stay with the woman from the store.

PN turned off her cellphone because she feared the authorities could find her, and she was feeling very conflicted.

“Her host told her that she should go back to her employer, and that, if she was deported, she could never work abroad again. She thought her picture would be posted everywhere.”

Eventually, PN turned her phone back on and sent a message to FR. By then, FR had reported PN missing

to the police.

“Soon after she sent the message to FR, PN received a phone call from Const. Chan from the RCMP. He told her not to worry and that he wanted to hear her side.”

Initially, PN wasn’t forthcoming about the sexual assaults, but Const.

Chan said he wouldn’t make her go back to the couple.

The RCMP officer returned PN’s passport and jacket, as well as a voucher for a shelter.

Without any resources, and lacking the visa to work in Canada which meant she couldn’t qualify for income assistance, PN received help from many, but eventually turned to a secure women’s shelter for victims of human trafficking.

She lived at Deborah’s Gate for almost one and a half years.

“When she first came to Deborah’s Gate, the staff found that she was malnourished and sleep deprived.

She would not make eye contact with staff or other residents. She often cried in her room. She would ask for permission to do the most mundane things. It was clear to the staff person who testified that PN had been traumatized.”

Aside from a safe play to stay and heal, PN accessed a counselor at Deborah’s Gate, and met people who helped with her immigration status, as well as a lawyer who helped her file the complaint.

PN was tasked with caring for two

children and performing household duties, and made a monthly wage of $600. Her workday started at 5:30 a.m. and she worked until 11 p.m.

“She was given no time for a break.

She said she had to eat her food while standing. If MR saw PN sitting down she would deduct some of her wages as a penalty. Her paycheques reflect this,” McCreary wrote.

“PN was a virtual slave. She could not go anywhere or do anything without permission. She could not go out on her own or speak to people in her own language, even though there were people around the hotel with whom she could have struck up such a friendship. While she was allowed to sleep, it was in between the respondents’ bedrooms, so she was virtually on call, 24/7,” the judgement said.

“I do not question the veracity of PN’s evidence that the sexual assaults occurred. This is particularly so after noting that FR did not cross-examine PN on her evidence about the sexual assaults and considering that, in FR’s testimony, he did not deny that he engaged in the sexual assaults.”

McCreary ruled that “virtually every aspect of her employment, including the contract, was exploitation that amounts to discrimination.”

PN was awarded $5,866.89 for lost wages, as well as $50,000 as damages for injury to dignity, feelings and self-respect arising out of both complaints.

Now might be a good time to list, says observer.

Number of listings is low From Page 1 “We’re seeing strong competition amongst home buyers today,” said Darcy McLeod, president of the board. “This is leading to more multiple offer situations and some upward pressure on home prices. For sellers, this means that it’s taking less time, on average, for your home to sell if you have it priced correctly for today’s market.”

McLeod said the number of listings is low for this time of year.

“If you’ve been considering putting your property on the market, these market conditions indicate that now may be a good time to list.”

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Aviator, ca 1936. City of Richmond Archives Photograph #1997 5 68 The annual Richmond Heritage Awards recognize the special accomplishments of individuals and organizations that have contributed to preserving, restoring and promoting Richmond’s heritage.

The City of Richmond’s Heritage Commission is encouraging the public to submit nominations for the 2015 Richmond Heritage Awards, to be presented at the Richmond Regional Heritage Fair’s Closing Awards Ceremony, Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 2:00 p.m.

Opponents of a proposed new coal export terminal on the Fraser River in Surrey have lost one legal challenge, but other court battles and regulatory decisions continue to hold up the project.

Fraser Surrey Docks got approval last summer from Port Metro Vancouver to build the $15-million facility to reload four million tonnes of coal per year from trains rolling through White Rock and South Surrey onto barges, but it has yet to begin construction.

Climate change activists fighting the project tried to overturn the province’s approval of increased coal storage on Texada Island—where the barges are to be emptied and ocean-going freighters loaded—but a B.C. Supreme Court judge last week upheld the government decision.

Another court case filed by Fraser Surrey Docks challenges Metro Vancouver’s jurisdiction over regional air quality on federally regulated port lands.

That case, set to be heard starting in June, resulted from Fraser Surrey Docks’ dispute of a $1,000 ticket it received from Metro for excessive dust emissions from its grain handling operation.

It’s expected to be a major test of the region’s authority.

The company has so far held off on applying to Metro for an air quality permit for the coal facility—it won’t need one if it wins in court.

Fraser Surrey Docks has, however, applied for a Metro permit to discharge treated waste water used to wash down incoming coal loads through the sewer system to the Annacis Island treatment plant rather than treating the effluent itself and discharging it to the Fraser River.

That’s in the midst of a Metroordered period for public comment.

Also working its way through the legal system is a challenge of the port’s approval of the project filed in Federal Court by the opposition group Communities and Coal.

Opponents will argue the port authority failed to consider climate change implications of the project and that it was biased, failing to meaningfully consult stakeholders before issuing the permit.

Anti-coal activist Kevin Washbrook said that case won’t be heard until the fall at the earliest but the cities of Surrey and New Westminster are this month applying for intervenor status to join the case in support of the opposition.

The coal export project would carry U.S. thermal coal from Wy-

oming for export to Asia but is resisted by neighbours who fear coal dust along the train route as well as climate change activists who hope to keep the coal in the ground.

Time is on their side, Washbrook predicts.

“We’re pushing back on every single front possible,” he said.

“But I think the thing that’s going to kill this is China.”

Washbrook said demand from China for imported coal is steadily declining, rapidly eroding the economic case for a new outlet for U.S. coal through B.C. “I think it’s a question of holding them off as long as we can until they realize there’s just no point any more.”

Fraser Surrey Docks CEO Jeff Scott said no decision has been made to start construction and the earliest the new terminal could be open is mid-2016.

He said the company is in negotiations to secure commitments to use the new coal terminal.

“The price of thermal coal in the marketplace has been dropping, which has forced us to relook at our operation,” Scott said.

“Although we’re reviewing some commercial decisions, we still think our project is viable and we’re still working with customers on that basis.”

Anyone may submit a nomination for an individual or an organization.

Nominations:

A one-page summary describing the role of the nominee and the scope of their contribution. All nominations must include the name, address and telephone number of the nominee, as well as the name, address and telephone number of the person nominating them.

Submission deadline: 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 Submit via: Mail:

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Pre-tax retail price changes at B. C. government stores show little change for the most popular brands of beer, hard liquor and other alcoholic beverages. Government store shoppers will see lower prices on the shelves, because as of April 1, government stores add provincial and federal sales tax at the cash register.

Of the top 10 brands of spirits, a 750 millimetres bottle of Crown Royal whiskey retails for $23.49, a two-cent increase, plus taxes. For the larger bottle of Crown Royal, government stores are reducing the price by $1.98 for the month of April.

A six-pack of Lonetree cider goes up 90 cents to $9.59 as a discount price for March ends. For larger cans of imported Strongbow cider, an April sale price is reduced $1.14 to $17.99.

For beer, a dozen Sleeman Honey Brown Lager increases six cents to $20.49.

For private retailers, Save-On-Foods store in Surrey was the first to take advantage of new regulations allowing sale of B.C. wines directly from grocery shelves.

Supermarkets now have the option of including a liquor store with separate checkout for alcohol purchases.

The government store retail price used to be the benchmark for B.C. sales, with discounts off that price to private liquor stores, agency and

B.C. wine stores. Now all retailers pay the same wholesale price to the Liquor Distribution Branch, which retains its wholesale monopoly.

The LDB wholesale markup is now 124 per cent of the supplier price for hard liquor, 73 per cent for coolers and

ciders, 89 per cent for wine and a per-litre tax with ascending rates for small, medium and large breweries.

Justice Minister Suzanne Anton says the system is designed to create a level playing field for retailers, while maintaining the government’s

revenue of $1 billion a year from the wholesale markup.

Many government liquor stores have added refrigerators and Sunday opening hours, to make up for the loss of their wholesale discount compared to what private stores were paying.

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The report begins by distinguishing between V2V communications and the current ‘vehicleresident’ crash-avoidance technologies, like, for example, electronic stability control, and the “host of on-board sensors, cameras, and radar applications that either warn drivers of impending danger so that the driver can take corrective action or intervene on the driver’s behalf.”

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I did my first musical when I was 9. I’d say in some form or another I have been in theatre my whole life. Whether it was acting out Snow White with my fake plants and stuffed toys, or singing for Vancouver Opera at the Queen Elizabeth, I have always had a connection to performance arts.

What inspired you to pursue a career in theatre?

I think it was probably a compilation of all the amazingly supportive people in my life, having opportunities that allowed me to meet people who were making careers as performers, and those key moments where I have been moved by performance art.

What is your favourite musical? What is your favourite play?

A long list, but I have to say it’s a three-way tie between Light in the Piazza, Sunday in the Park with George, and Carousel. All very different but all very special. Favorite play: Pride and Prejudice.

What excites you about performing in Rodgers and Hammerstein: Out of a Dream?

I have been in love with this show since I saw it last year [at the York Theatre].

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International Dance Day celebration being planned for Richmond Organizers hope May 3 event will be the start of a new tradition in Richmond

Sudnya Mulye is artistic director of a new International Dance Day in Richmond event.

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by Jeff Nagel Black Press Just 4.1 per cent of ballots in the Metro Vancouver’s transportation and transit plebiscite have been mailed back to Elections BC so far.

And of the 63,663 ballots received as of April 1, 54,437 are from Vancouver and the other 9,226 are from Surrey.

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find myself standing in line at the 15 items or less aisle at my local grocery store. In hand are one gallon of vinegar, one kilogram of salt and a bottle of lemony-fresh, tough-ongrease soft-on-hands dish soap. All the items needed to boil me up a dandelion’s worst nightmare.

For weeks now the wife has been bugging me to kill all the lovely yellow flowers punctuating the back and front yards.

Bright, cheery, round kisses of sunlight that mature into ever so fragile orbs, that on but a whisper float softly across the yard in a delicate dance, then to land to continue their cycle of life. “WEEDS!� She called them, raising her arms in the air, with both hands and teeth clenched. “Get off your bottom, (just in case the little ones are reading this) get out in that yard, and kill them weeds!� “With what shall I kill them (to the tune of ‘There’s a Hole in My Bucket’) dear Cindy dear Cindy?

With what shall I kill them?�

I never heard her response as I was too busy ducking, spinning and running avoiding air-borne objects all trying to do to me that which she wanted me to do to the weeds.

My question was a valid one.

Gone are the warm spring days filled with the hazy fog of herbicides that was my youth. Dad sending you out with a spray bottle and an, “Oh by the way try not to breathe it in,� cautionary instruct. Sprays, powders and liquids, all with the picture of that guy you see on the pirate flags.

Old Skull-n-Bones. Together him and I would rid this here town of all the low life pesky weeds. Got to be a pretty good shot with a spray bottle too. Behind the back, over the head, under the leg, all with deadly accuracy.

With what shall I kill them? Herbicides are banned. “Good thing too!� my doctor says. “You should of breathed that stuff in a little less, then your kids wouldn’t all have to be working in the circus.�

I’ll ask the guy next door. He has a nice lawn. A fact my wife never forgets to tell me every chance she gets. Besides I’ve got to go over and complain about a chip shop he’s just recently opened up over there. “Ya git yer vinegar, ya git yer salt and ya git some of that there liquid soap. Ya mix’em all up, boil it, then ya pour it on them and watch’em scream!�

This was his answer to “So what do you use to kill weeds?�

Or at least I hope it was. Don’t

Gone are the warm spring days filled with the hazy fog of herbicides that was my youth. Sprays, powders and liquids, all with the picture of that guy you see on the pirate flags.

see many kids playing outside anymore.

Weird guy! I order a side of chips and leave.

Back at home now I drag out the wife’s cauldron, careful not to knock over her broom. I drain the vinegar into the pot, add four ‘World’s best Dad’ cups of salt and enough liquid soap to beg the question, is it half empty or half full?

Using two-by-fours from the sundeck I ripped down three years ago (I told her I’d use these someday) I start a fire under the pot. In no time at all my eyes are stinging from the smoke and I’m breathing through my mouth to avoid the stench of hot vinegar.

Place smells like a chip shop!

Hey he still hasn’t brought over them fries.

My mixture of dandelion hell is soon at a full boil. I remove the pot from over the fire, using my pants as a potholder. That’s pretty much what they are when I wear them too.

I pour my steaming concoction on the first weed I see. It withers and deflates like a wife reminding you you’re almost out of ‘Depends’ in front of your high school sweet-heart at the 40th school reunion. I mean that weed wishes it was never born!

If it had a palm to smack the front of his forehead and eyes to roll back and squeeze shut and a mouth to say “Not here! Not now!â€? and fall backwards onto the gymnasium floor into the fetal position sucking his thumb‌ he would. I mean it would.

Upwards and onwards to the next weed.

Two week later, I’m sitting in McDonalds wondering where

I went wrong. Not enough vinegar? Wrong kind of salt? Should of been sea-salt? Too much soap? What?

All my weeds are back, just like before. I walk out to the car and they’re waving at me in the summer breeze, and laughing with their bright sunny disposition.

I grab another handful of fries and shove them at my face.

Looking down at my tray I see my unopened packet of vinegar and salt. Remembering I like these on my fries I decide to be classy and not to remove the dozen or so chips sticking out of my mouth to anoint and bless them with free condiments. I’ll practice good manners and wait for the next installment.

FREE? Did I say free?

Hang on here! Am I the only one that realizes Mickey D’s is giving out free weed killer? Or in my case weed suppression.

Armed with this knowledge, I ask for 3,000 packets of vinegar for my small fries. “No need to count them,� I say, “just fill this black pot. Oh, and make it quick, the wife doesn’t like me taking her things out of the yard.�

It’s time to cook up another vat, and cheese off a bunch of heckling, yellow-headed, jovial weeds. Hey, do you think Heinz 57 got it on the first try?

After less than 57 tries I now realize my recipe was correct. It was the timing that was off. You must spray the vinegar, salt and soap solution after the dew is off the rose, and the weed. Plus it’s also helpful if it doesn’t rain the next day so the weed can get the full effect of your hateful concoction.

I also found out McDonald’s

The wife has been bugging me to kill all the lovely yellow flowers punctuating the back and front yards. Bright, cheery, round kisses of sunlight that mature into ever so fragile orbs, that on but a whisper float softly across the yard in a delicate dance, then to land to continue their cycle of life.

is not in the habit of giving out endless supplies of free condiments. This was explained to me as my wife’s black pot was about one-quarter full of free vinegar and salt while I was trying to pull it through the bathroom door for liquid soap.

Oh, and one more thing: you don’t need a big black pot to heat up the vinegar to dissolve the salt. Run the vinegar through the coffee maker. It heats the vinegar high enough that the salt is easily dissolved, and it cleans the coffee maker. But make sure you run a full pot of clean water through your Mr. Coffee afterward or you’ll get yelled at.

Bob Niles is a Richmond writer.

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Housing affordability half-truths Editor: It is true that housing prices in much of Metro Vancouver are out of the reach of new participants in the workforce.

It is also true that if those prices dropped by half, they would still be out of reach for that cohort.

We cannot have an informed discussion on the topic of housing affordability if we do not discuss the other crisis, namely deteriorating job prospects and opportunities.

The recent Job Quality Report by CIBC paints a gloomy picture of a steady decline in the pay levels and stature of new positions.

The last Statistics Canada report revealed two disturbing trends. First, the growth rate of parttime jobs was 25 times the growth rate of fulltime jobs. Second, Canada’s workforce participation rate is 62 per cent. That means for every 100 people eligible for work, only 62 are either working or actively seeking a job. Nobody knows what the other 38 are doing. On a national basis, that’s about four million people who are out of the job loop and unaccounted for.

Finally, although we have a dismal 62 per cent job participation rate, over 67 per cent of Canada’s labour force has some level of post secondary credentials.

If only it were that simple.

So yes, we have an affordability problem. But until housing prices match the buying power of the $12 an hour barista, it won’t get better.

Victor Godin Richmond

What’s the cause for war?

Editor: In the build-up to the next federal election perhaps we should ask Richmond’s Conservative MP Alice Wong if she really does share the joy and exuberance that her boss and her fellow members in parliament displayed after the announcement that Canada would be extending its bombing missions to include attacks on Syria.

Surely Harper’s grin during the announcement, and the rousing cheers of his minions, makes it justifiable to wonder why there seems to be such an evident correlation between the conservative mind-set and a love of guns, promoting war, and sending young people to risk their lives in battle.

Perhaps Wong, in one of those rare times she consents to making herself available to exchanges with the public, will be willing to enlighten us.

Ray Arnold Richmond

Richmond dynamo now in her 100th year Editor: She amazes people.

She spurns the elevators in favour of walking up and down the stairs of the five floor independent living facility where she lives.

According to fellow bridge players, “She’s a whiz. She’s one of those players who seems to know where every card is…every hand.”

She’s also a winner and teacher of cribbage. She plays both games—bridge and crib—every week for hours at a time and throws in the odd game of whist if a fourth is needed.

While she insists she isn’t the only one, she is a most empathetic and accomplished official “Meeter and

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Greeter” of new tenants moving into the Maple Residences on Chatham Street in Steveston.

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special, this diminutive dynamo named Iris Downing?

She’s special because she’s in her 100th year.

If asked to what she

owes her longevity she laughs, “Who knows, but I relish every new day.”

Nadine Jones Richmond

Improvements to South Arm dog park welcome Editor: I was disappointed reading all the letters last year when the “trial” off leash park was shared with Richmond residents in South Arm Park.

Although there probably is the occasional bark, from my observations ongoing barking hasn’t materialized.

I often walk through the gem of South Arm Park but rarely mid-week. The end of March being an exception, I heading out on a brisk sunny Tuesday last week, with my large dog in tow.

She gets noticeably excited when she gets near the field. Imagine our surprise when we discovered a huge pond inside the off-leash area—complete with a couple of resident ducks enjoying their find. We were both disappointed that this particular day. The park was a no-go for

us.

I truly hope the city decides to keep the dog park intact, with some modifications. We all know Richmond is water-logged, so perhaps a few loads of sand would help with drainage.

While they are at it I’d add a few mounds of dirt and a couple of small trees. Doubling its size would be a bonus that all users would warmly welcome too. During the winter evenings it is pitch black at the park, so usage would probably go up if seasonal evening lighting could be installed, perhaps up to 9 p.m.

Still lots of time for the city to perfect it and make the off-leash park of South Arm even better.

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Musical revue pays tribute to theatre’s dynamic duo Rodgers and Hammerstein music celebrated in ‘Out of a Dream’ opening April 10

by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter

L

ast time, Peter Jorgensen was behind the scenes. This time, he couldn’t resist being on stage.

“I just felt that part of my soul needed to do it,” he said.

Such it is with the memorable music of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein.

Jorgensen’s fondness of the music-and-lyrics duo—famous for musicals such as The Sound

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His show, Rodgers and Hammerstein: Out of a Dream, debuted on a Vancouver stage last year. Next Friday it opens on Gateway

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Starring alongside Jorgensen are Jennifer Andersen, Katie Murphy and Eva Tavares, along with Sayer Roberts who is returning to his role.

Out of a Dream features songs from all 11 collaborations of Rodgers and Hammerstein. Think “O, What a Beautiful Morning,”

“Shall We Dance,” “Love, Look Away,” “I Have Confidence” and “If I Loved You.” The songs are supported by a loose narrative that travels through the stages of love, from possibility and blossoming to complications and deeper love.

The hard part was picking the music.

“That’s the beauty of doing a Rodgers and Hammerstein revue.

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The show features approximately 40 songs, not all performed in entirety. Besides the favourites, Jorgensen is also introducing music audiences might not be familiar with. “I wanted to have a good balance of the wellknown Rodgers and Hammerstein songs that people love, as well as some lesser-known gems they may never have heard of.�

Directing Oklahoma! several years ago for the Chemainus Theatre Festival gave Jorgensen an appreciation for Rodgers and Hammerstein that’s only been growing. For Out of a Dream, he has insisted his players honour the original music of Rodgers by avoiding reinterpretations. “He was really a master. He understood composition and music, but he understood drama really well too. He was able to take these beautiful lyrics that Oscar Hammerstein gave him, and give them a dramatic arc within the music.�

Rarely do creative partnerships such as the one between Rodgers and Hammerstein work so well for so long. The secret, Jorgensen believes, was their ability to unlock each other’s full potential.

The two artists came together with the same idea—create a musical adaptation of a play that focused on telling a story. This, in an era when musicals were often written around a catalogue of songs instead. “They made the decision that Oscar Hammerstein would write the lyrics first and then Richard Rodgers would set it to music. That really changed things dramatically because the music was then an extension of the words and the story.�

In 1943, their first musical play, Oklahoma!, was born. It came with risk. Most musicals of the day opened with a big number packed with chorus girls, while the first work of Rodgers and Hammerstein began with an old woman churning butter. No one wanted to invest in a musical with singing cowboys, forcing theatre guild producers to sell their venue to finance the show, Jorgensen explained.

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Passover traditions date back to early history

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Religious texts tell that God helped the children of Israel escape slavery in Egypt with the assistance of Moses and 10 plagues.

Israelites were employed as slaves to build new monuments to Egypt’s far-reaching power.

Moses was the adopted brother of the Pharoah at the time. Moses had fled the palace years earlier due to disillusionment over his Egyptian upbringing and his ties to the Israelite slaves.

One evening Moses was contacted by God via a burning bush that would not be consumed by fire. God called out to Moses and commissioned him to lead the Israelites out of Egypt after hearing their pleas and witnessing their suffering.

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Passover celebrations can be traced back to the Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt more than 3,000 years ago.

Moses’ effort by inflicting the 10 Plagues, also referred to as the Biblical Plagues in the Christian bible. The plagues were designed to contrast the overwhelming power of the Israelite God from the importance of the Egyptian gods.

One of the plagues occurred when God turned the Nile River’s water into blood. He also brought on hordes of frogs, lice and flies. God brought pestilence to Egyptian livestock and then boils to Egyptian people.

Plagues of hail, locusts and darkness followed.

When these efforts did not produce the freedom sought by the Israelites, God said he would go through Egypt and all of the firstborn sons of the Egyptians, including Pharoah’s own son, would perish.

Moses was informed to tell the Israelites to mark their own doors with lamb’s blood so that the

Lord would pass over these homes and spare the Israelites’ children from harm.

This final plague devastated the Egyptian people and proved so horrific as to warrant the freedom of the Israelite slaves. Pharoah freed them, and Moses led them all on a mass exodus from Egypt.

Passover, or Pesach, is first mentioned in the Torah’s account of the Exodus from Egypt. The word “pesach� is believed to mean “he hovered over, guarding,� which is the image evoked by the retelling of the Passover story.

Today there are many Passover traditions that date back to early history. Jewish people may dine on lamb or goat meat in memory of the lambs sacrificed.

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Firstborn sons are commanded to observe the Fast of the Firstborn.

Passover seder feasts are enjoyed, and men and women drink four cups of wine during the meal. Homes are made Kosher for the purpose of the holiday, and a separate set of Passover dishes, glassware and silverware that have never touched chametz are used.

Games, songs and traditional readings are all part of the Passover celebration, which lasts for seven or eight days depending on the area of the world in which it is being observed.

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Rodgers and Hammerstein took big leap with first musical From Page 13 “That was a big leap with Oklahoma!” he said. “They decided to make that the beginning of their story because that’s what the story was, rather than imposing some big barn dance or carnival setting.”

It was a surprise hit that started a Rodgers and Hammerstein run of Broadway musicals through the 1940s and 1950s.

Out of a Dream is as much a tribute to Rodgers and Hammerstein as it is a chance to expose new audiences and artists to the artists’ work.

“You can write stuff differently than they did, but I don’t think you can write anything better than they did. Their understanding of the form and the craft is impeccable. So there is that part of me that wants the new generation of artists to recognize there’s so much to learn from them,” said Jorgensen. “But also we don’t get a lot of chances to hear all these songs.”

Gateway recently produced The King and I, but because Rodgers and Hammerstein shows are big—and thus expensive to mount—few professional productions make it to the stage today. What Jorgensen’s show promises is to bring the cannon of these classic musicals together so audiences can fondly remember their experiences with Rodgers and Hammerstein, and, said Jorgensen “hopefully be reminded of their genius.”

Matthew Hoekstra file photo Models show the styles of Kwantlen Polytechnic University fashion students at the 2014 fashion show.

Kwantlen fashion students prepare for big show Annual showcase set for April 9 at River Rock Show Theatre

by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Graduating students from Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s Wilson School of Design’s Fashion Design & Technology degree program will showcase their collections next week at one of the university’s most anticipated annual events.

The 2015 Fashion Show on April 9 will put collections of over 35 emerging designers on the runway at River Rock Show Theatre.

Fashion-forward collections audiences will see include a gender-neutral collection for all body types, business clothing for tall men, artisanal eco-conscious evening wear, female motorcycle apparel, maternity clothes, commuter wear and designs for children.

The event is a culmination of students’ four years of study at Kwantlen. The program prepares students for careers in fashion design and technology, production, sales and marketing.

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Local artists invited to enter summer art exhibition

Sahara Jane’s latest album has a folk sound, along with elements of country, jazz and blues.

The Richmond Arts Coalition is inviting local artists to enter a new juried exhibition.

ArtRich 2015 will be held at Richmond Art Gallery this summer from July 18 to Aug. 15. Artworks are being accepted in six categories: painting (paper, canvas, wood or other); drawing, two-dimensional mixed media and printmaking; three-dimensional works; fibre arts, photography; and digital media.

To be eligible, artists must be at least 18 years old, live in the Lower Mainland and be a member of the Richmond Arts Coalition (membership is $5 per calendar year). Entries will be accepted until May 29.

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Jane a singer-songwriter from the Nova Scotia who grew up in a musical and culturally diverse family.

Her latest CD, Lonesome Sky, is a folk album with elements of country, jazz and blues, highlighted by the great musicians who joined her on the project.

She has an easy command of the guitar and finely-crafted songwriting skills. Her show promises to be an energetic concert, with a mix of styles.

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B.C. authors will read from their works and talk about writing and publishing at Read Local B.C. events at Richmond Public Library’s Brighouse branch.

On Friday, April 10 from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Richmond’s Evelyn H. Lazare, author of the books The EVELYN LAZARE Ladies Who Don’t Lunch and The Ladies Who Still Don’t Lunch, will present, along with Marilyn Wilson, author of Life Outside the Box: The Extraordinary Journeys of 10 Unique Individuals.

Then on Saturday, April 11 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Lesley Taylor, author of The Dynamic Introvert MARILYN WILSON will talk about how to self-publish.

The Brighouse branch events, at 7700 Minoru Gate, are free and drop-in, and take place in the Kwok-Chu Lee Living Room.

Children’s authors will also present programs: Holman Wang, author of Epic Yarn books, on April 10 from 7 to 8 p.m., will demonstrate how he uses felting to make Star Wars characters and create his books; and Lori Sherritt, author of Hungry for Math Poems to Munch On and Lelou’s Journey will present on “Playing with words…Exploring where stories are born.”

Presentations from the children’s authors take place in the Kids’ Place program room, and are also free and drop-in.

Norman Armour next up in Lulu Series at city hall The next Lulu Series: Art in the City talk is set for April 23 with Norman Armour, artistic and executive director of Vancouver’s PuSh International Performing Arts Festival.

Armour will discuss how the arts, and in particular festivals, can be central players in expressing and shaping a city’s evolving sense of itself.

It will be the second of three free lectures in the Lulu Series program.

Armour is a curator, director, actor and producer who has collaborated on over 120 works for the stage and other media. In 2005, he co-founded the PuSh Festival which for over 10 years has been presenting and animating contemporary works for the stage and public spaces that explore and reflect upon civic history and identity.

The 7 p.m. talk will be preceded by a short musical performance by recording artist Veda Hille.

All Lulu Series events are free and are held at Richmond City Hall council chambers, 6911 No. 3 Rd. Seating is limited; reserve seats by e-mailing lulu@ richmond.ca.

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Air Attack setting up for bright future

by Don Fennell Sports Editor The boys’ program at Richmond’s Air Attack Volleyball Club is reaching new heights, thanks in large part to the dedicated efforts of its coaches.

Daniel Wong and David Tam oversee the under-16 Gold and Black teams respectively, both of which finished in the top four at last weekend’s Super Series in Kelowna. The Gold team placed second and the Black team fourth, results that both men believe only scratches the surface when it comes to their potential.

“We’ve been practising together for the past two years as a single group, so the majority of players have been together since last January,” said Wong.

“I started with a smaller group of these players in 2013.”

The majority of the players have been playing high school volleyball since Grade 8, but most didn’t join Air Attack until last year. Wong said it’s still difficult to tell yet which players are truly serious about

the sport, though a few are beginning to dominate.

“One of the biggest excitements from our club as a whole is how quickly the boys’ program has been growing,” Wong said.

“We started in 2009 and are now one of the biggest boys’ clubs in B.C. The current focus of the team is to continue to improve with every opportunity, to be competitive and work hard against every team we face, and to trust each other.”

Coaching alongside Wong, Tan shares many of his colleague’s philosophies. He said it is “important to communicate with each other in order to best help the players and the program.”

Practising together seems to have helped the players mature quickly. They are beginning to respond on a more consistent level to the coaches’ challenge to take some ownership of their teams.

“We almost never have to tell them to work hard. The focus during practices will be taking care of all the little details in the game and to work with them on the

mental aspect of the game (handling pressure, dealing with losing or making mistakes),” said Wong.

The majority of the Air Attack athletes either reside in Richmond or attend school here. It means that the success of its club teams are closely tied to the high school programs.

However, Wong noted the majority of the players come from just a few high schools, and usually their high school coaches either also coach with Air Attack or have a good knowledge of Air Attack and can promote the program to the athletes. In return, he said, those high schools are typically the dominant programs in the city and those going to provincial championships.

Since 2013, Richmond has sent at least one team (two that year) to the AAA provincial championships.

“Our goal has always been to grow the sport and to teach kids how to play, but we’ve always strived to pass on life skills and to build a community within Air Attack,” Wong said. “One of our greatest successes

Richmond U16 Air Attack Gold soared to second place at last weekend’s Super Series boys’ volleyball tournament in Kelowna.

is having many current and former players come back to coach and mentor younger athletes. Whether or not our athletes pursue volleyball beyond Air Attack, we hope that we’ve been able to shape them

in a positive way and that they come and give back to the program in the future.”

Air Attack president Dawna Sales said the club has worked hard to create a positive community for the boys’ program.

“We are seeing the results of that environment, and are looking forward to watching all our program grow as we continue to build a love for the sport with committed athletes and coaches,” she said.

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he concept of ‘micro homes’ has been popular for a long time in places like London, New York, and Montréal.

Now, WestStone Group is courageously bringing the concept to Metro Vancouver’s tough real estate market, where first-time homebuyers often feel pushed out or overwhelmed.

Evolve is a new ‘micro’ high-rise condominium in the heart of Surrey City Centre, quickly proving that sometimes big things come in small packages. The tower is anchored in West Village, an exciting new master planned community where convenience and luxury collide.

Kiran Rai, Marketing Director for Macdonald Realty Platinum Project Marketing, says the homes are perfectly priced for a first time buyer looking to get into Metro Vancouver’s real estate market.

“We often hear about how unaffordable homes in Metro Vancouver can be, it can be tough for first time buyers to get into the market,” she says. “That’s exactly what makes Evolve unique to other tower homes, because Evolve offers concrete homes for less than the price of wood frame.”

Evolve’s “micro” suites are designed for people seeking urban ease in a home offering strategic space. Not only are smaller homes affordable, but they are also considered easier to manage, clean and are incredibly efficient spaces.

“Each home has been thoughtfully designed to ensure that there is no wasted space,” says Rai. “While we’ve maximized the square footage of each plan, it’s been done in a way where homes don’t feel cramped.

They’re beautiful and functional spaces.”

Evolve, which is located a block from city hall, will feature a 316-square-foot studio suite for less than six figures.

“This difference in square footage greatly impacts the price of our homes, while also minimizing strata fees,” she says. “Evolve homes start at $93,900, meaning that with a down payment of $5000, your monthly mortgage would be less than a car loan payment; even students can stop renting and afford to buy their own homes.”

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Richmond sides ready for provincial playdowns

by Don Fennell Sports Editor Having earned a first-round bye in the upcoming Keith Millar Provincial B Cup men’s soccer championship which kicks off April 12, the Richmond Athletics have a little longer to soak in the success they’ve already enjoyed this season before returning to the pitch.

So far during the 2014-15 campaign, the Athletics have netted a trio of prestigious Richmond Adult Soccer Association awards, both earned against an All-Blacks side that has for the last several seasons set the standard in the local senior league. Last Sunday, the Athletics (which dropped just two of 20 matches during the regular season) edged the All-Black 1-0 to win the Challenge Cup. The winning goal was scored with just 45 seconds remaining in regulation.

The latest victory comes on the heels of the Athletics’ 2-1 win in the Don Taylor League Cup final at the beginning of March. In that match, the Athletics overcame a 1-0 deficit with two secondhalf goals.

The Athletics also captured the Premier Division title, finishing six points clear of the second-place All-Blacks.

The All-Blacks also advanced to the Provincial B Cup playdowns. The team is scheduled to open tournament play April 12 versus Gastown FC of the Vancouver Metro Soccer League with a location and match time still to be determined.

Quarter-final play is set for April 25 and 26 and semifinal play May 2 and 3, with the Provincial B

Cup final to be played May 10 at the Willoughby turf fields in Langley.

Club Ireland Celtic netted the Richmond Adult Soccer Association’s President’s Cup title last weekend with a come-from-behind 3-1 victory over Elegant Flooring. An entertaining second half provided all Celtic goals.

Two other Richmond teams are also in the mix for the Provincial B Cup. The Graduates are set to kick off preliminary round play versus Mundiavocat FC next weekend, while the Jugadores have earned a first-round bye and won’t debut until the round of 16 on April 18 or 19.

“I’m looking forward to the tournament,” said Richmond Adult Soccer Association president Steve Valenzuela. “Hopefully we can continue to see Richmond in the final, as we’ve done the past couple of years. It’s good for soccer in our community.”

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Next basketball season will be a special one

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hat popular refrain “Wait ‘til next year� was heard often as the high school basketball season wound down at the recent provincial championships. It’s a standard chorus, but where Richmond teams are concerned there’s more than simply hope to think next year will be a special one.

Both the senior boys’ and girls’ hoops teams at Robert A. McMath Secondary are shoo-ins to be in the provincial top-10 rankings when next season tips off. And it would be no stretch to suggest greater heights are within their reach.

Featuring a lineup of predominantly Grade 11 players, the McMath boys very nearly pulled off the upset of the triple-A tournament just prior to spring break. If not for a heartbreaking 78-75 semifinal loss to Fleet-

at the ensuing district playdowns, however, and entered the provincial tournament seeded fourth.

But as is often the case, nerves played havoc with the Wildcats’ best-laid plans in their opening game at the Langley Events Centre and the team was fortunate to get

by Dr. Charles Best Blue Devils 73-70 in the first round. On the flip side, the experience reminded them of the focus necessary to challenge for tournament supremacy.

That kind of experience, as the adage goes, is priceless.

Marching to fifth place at this year’s senior girls’ basketball championships, the lady Wildcats showed everyone why they’re a favourite to challenge for top honours next season. Save for Langley’s Brookswood Bobcats, who repeated as tournament titleists, no team gave the finalist W.J. Mouat Hawks of Abbotsford as much trouble as the Wildcats. With two minutes to play in their Final Four tilt, the teams

Just saying Don Fennell wood Park Dragons, the eventual champions, THIS might have been their season.

Ultimately settling into fourth spot (dropping the third-place game 77-61 to Charles Hays), the Wildcats were a dominant force in the Richmond league this past season.

They topped the standings with a 9-0 record, but stumbled in the playoffs where they were upset by the Richmond Colts, who posted a 91-89 victory in the city final in midFebraury. The Wildcats regained their composure

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ball, but the team gained plenty of experience as Vancouver and District champions this past season. An added bonus, and an important one at that, is that the Sharks— ranked No. 4 at the ensuing provincial championships—were coached by Steveston Packer alumnus Rory Brown. What’s noteworthy about that is Brown was schooled on strong fundamentals, which he’s passed on to these Sharks. Even if, or when, you struggle to score, you can win your share of games playing a stifling defence. And being tenacious defenders was the Sharks’ calling card this past season.

Of course, there are no guarantees. Some say that’s the beauty of sport.

But quick to contradict that thing about guarantees—you can be rest assured that next year’s high school hoops scene in Richmond will be one you won’t want to miss.

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the stands at Richmond gyms are full, and rocking, next season.

Ranked No. 1 in the province most of this past season, Richmond Christian Eagles came close to realizing their full potential in the single-A provincials before ultimately settling into third place.

While they’ll lose one of their all-star guards— Joacquin Arguelles—to graduation this June, Grade 11 dynamo Sam Cabuay is expected to be back for the 2015-16 campaign, ready to lead an Eagles’ team that should gain much from this past season’s run.

The student bodies at Steveston-London and Richmond High should have plenty to celebrate next season too. Both of the school’s junior boys’ teams enjoyed strong campaigns and will be pumped to move up to the senior level next year. It will be particularly interesting to see how the players moving up from Steveston-London’s Grade 10 team will fare at the senior level. It’s a big jump from junior to senior

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE...........503-587

Born in Winnipeg Manitoba, on February 16, 1925.

It is with great sadness that we announce that Eyleen Stewart passed away March 10, 2015 at Richmond Hospital.

Burnaby, B.C. Accommodates one casket and one urn.

Asking $10,500obo. Private Sale.

(1)250.338.6434

REAL ESTATE ...............................603-696 RENTALS ......................................703-757 AUTOMOTIVE ..............................804-862 MARINE .......................................903-920

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In Loving Memory of Gregory Lawrence Coulter

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LOOKING FOR WITNESSES MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT March 17, 2015 at 4:25 p.m.

Happy 47th Birthday Greg

Your presence we miss Your memories we treasure Loving you always Forgetting you never .

At the intersection of Blundell Road and No. 5 Road, involving 1996 Silver Toyota Camry and Navy Blue Ford F-150.

Contact CURTIS at 604-269-8500

~ Love Mom, Dad, Angela, Brian, Carol, Natasha James and Auntie

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LOST AND FOUND

HAMMERBERG LAWYERS LLP

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OBITUARIES

Simmeri Anne Reay Simmeri Anne Reay, born May 9, 1993 in Richmond, passed away on March 28, 2015 at the age of 21. She is lovingly survived by father David, mother May-Liz, sister Ricki, a large extended family and three kitties. Simmeri was well-known for her quirky sense of humour, love of fine food, and big heart. She cared about making the world a better place and was passionate about many causes including environmentalism and animal welfare.

A memorial service will take place on Saturday April 4th at 1:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:30 pm at Richmond Funeral Home (8420 Cambie Road). In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Simmeriâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory to Richmond Animal Protection Society (RAPS).

Richmond Funeral Home Arbor Memorial Inc. 8420 Cambie Road, Richmond BC CA, V6X 1K1 T: (604) 273-3748

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 114

LOST: Backpack (faded blue with maroon pouch) in vicinity of Boston Pizza, Bridge Port Stn, Richmond, or 351 Bus to White Rock early morning on Friday March 27th. Will identify the contents. Pls call (604)531-5907

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130

HELP WANTED

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TIMESHARE

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

DRIVERS WANTED

AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 w/ Airbrake â&#x20AC;˘ Guaranteed 40hr. Work Week & Overtime â&#x20AC;˘ Paid Travel & Lodging â&#x20AC;˘ Meal Allowance â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Weeks Vacation â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent Benefits Package

CANCEL YOUR TIMESHARE. NO Risk Program STOP Mortgage & Maintenance Payments Today.

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FREE Consultation. Call Us NOW. We Can Help! 1-888-356-5248

CHILDREN 86

CHILDCARE WANTED

LIVE-IN CAREGIVER (childcare) Call Ruel / Lanie 778-297-8881 or email: marasiganr94@yahoo.com

Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrake license and have previous commercial driving experience.

Apply at:www.sperryrail.com, careers & then choose the FastTRACK Application.

GARDENER

Reliable and experienced, permanent part time individual with positive attitude, for maint. lawns, shrub areas, trees and flowers for a business park in Richmond. Proven track record, pleasant personality, experience in lawns, pruning, fertilizing and ability to work with minimum supervision is required.

Compensation Depending On Experience!

If qualiďŹ ed, please email: jobrmd2015@gmail.com

Landscaping Sales & Service Opportunities Up To $400 CASH Daily

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES HIGH CASH PRODUCING Vending Machines. $1.00 Vend = .70 Profit.

All on Location In Your Area. Selling Due to Illness. Call 1-866-6686629 For Details.

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

AB/BC Owner Operators Needed New Pay Package!

Van Kamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

We offer above average rates and an excellent employee beneďŹ ts package.

To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

Shift Opportunities $1.20 Base Rate + Fuel Subsidy & Additional Premiums.

For more details contact a Recruiter today or visit our website.

1-800-462-4766 www.bisondriving.com

Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

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EDUCATION

F/T & P/T Outdoors. Spring / Summer Work. Seeking Honest, Hard Working Staff. www.PropertyStarsJobs.com

PRODUCTION STAFF K-Bro Linen Systems * Full time: 4 days @ 10 hrs or 5 days @ 8hrs * Part-time 4-5 hrs starting at 6pm * Starting pay rate: $10.91 $13.02 plus Extended Health Insurance Ability to work weekends is req.

Van Kamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Group of Companies requires Class 1 Drivers for the SURREY area. Applicants must have a min 2 yrs industry driving experience.

We Offer Above Average Rates!

To join our team of professional drivers please send off a resume and current drivers abstract to: careers@vankam.com For more info about Line Haul, call Bev, 604-968-5488 We thank all applicants for your interest!

Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

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Standard Building Maintenance, 11540 King Rd, Richmond, BC is hiring a permanent F/T Supervisor Duties: Schedule / supervise light duty cleaners/janitors Richmond/ Vancouver, cleaning inspections, maintain standards, provide staff feedback. Arrange additional services for building managers. Hire & train new staff. Perform light cleaning if required. $18.50/hr.

Eves, nights & wknd shifts. Min. 1 year janitorial experience, secondary school & valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lic req Email resume: bachra@shaw.ca

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LABOURERS

START A new career installing irrigation for an established company with over 20 years experience!

Training provided. Looking to fill all positions; crew leaders with commercial or residential experience and experienced installers to work as part of crews. Email resume to permanent_irrigation@shaw.ca

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

Commercial Transport/ Heavy-Duty Mechanic International & or Cummins engine exp. would be an asset. CVIP endorsement pref. Check us out at: www.wilsonandproctor.com Email or fax, 250-385-1741 mike@wilsonandproctor.com

GPRC, Fairview Campus, Alberta urgently requires a Heavy Equipment Technician Instructor to commence immediately. Visit our website at: www.gprc.ab.ca/careers

K-Bro Linen operates a large modern commercial laundry facility located within a short walk from Lake City Skytrain in Bby. Apply in Person

8035 Enterprise St., Burnaby April 9th, 2015 between 9:30 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30 pm

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HOMESTAY FAMILIES Are you available to be a homestay family this summer?

International students want to meet you and learn about your culture, while studying English.

For more info; Call: 778-872-2195, or email: homestayintl@gmail.com

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She will be joining her father Frederick George, her mother Ethel and her dear brother Frederick Myles. She leaves behind a loving family; children Deni & Scott (Nathalie); grandchildren Jamie Grant (Sue), Brendan Reid (Yvonne) and Heather Emilie; great grandchildren Meghan, Valerie and Clara Eyleen. A memorial service will be held on April 8th at 6 pm. at St Alban Church, 7260 St. Albans Road Richmond.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory are welcome, to the; Richmond Animal Protection Society, BC Cancer Foundation or St. Alban Anglican Church.

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Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca

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Only $89 including free hot water tank service!

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Commercial Transport Journeyman Mechanic (Surrey Terminal) Van-Kam Freightways Ltd. requires two (2) full-time Commercial Transport Journeyman Mechanics to work out of our Surrey Terminal located at 10155 Grace Road. One (1) position is an afternoon shift starting at 3:30PM and working until midnight and the other position (1) has an 11:30PM start working until 8:00AM.

LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts.

We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

Applicants should have an inspectors ticket, a minimum of 2 years of related experience, a positive attitude and able to work in a team environment. Experience in a freight fleet environment would be preferred as this is a busy facility providing service to a large fleet of Company Owned Trucks and Trailers.

Seize this opportunity to work for one of Western Canada’s largest regional freight carriers.

For more information, call Derek, at 604-587-9818 or 604-968-7149 Interested candidates should attach an updated resume and cover letter to: careers@vankam.com or fax: 604-587-9889

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FENCING

S&S Landscaping CEDAR FENCE INSTALLATION

604-275-3158

Insured / WCB

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 320

MOVING & STORAGE

MIRACLE MOVING

Residential / Strata

604 - 720 - 2009

www.arbutusroofing.com

280 GARAGE DOOR SERVICES All Garage Door Needs & Repairs For Prompt Response Call: (604)908-0367 www.cobradoors.ca

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PARM LANDSCAPING LTD. Complete Lawn Maint. Pwr Raking, Cedar Fence Intall. 604-271-5319

Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates.

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

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•Lawn Cuts/Trim •Aerating •Leaf Cleanup •Power Rake •Hedge & Shrub Trimming •Pruning Trees •23 yrs. exp.

•Insured •Free Estimates

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SAND & GRAVEL SALES All types of sand & gravel 604-560-9255

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

604-537-4140

PETS

ABBA MOVERS & DEL Res/comm 1-5 ton truck, 2 men fr $45. Seniors Discount. Honest, bsmt clean up.

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477 PATRICK’S RUBBISH REMOVAL *Landscape *Trimming *Yard Clean *Const. Clean. *ANYTHING!!!

1 Ton Truck. Call Patrick for Prompt Quality Service @ 604-808-1652.

#1 AAA Rubbish Removal 25 Years Serving Rmd. Residential & Commercial Clean Courteous Service

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299 (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

TRANSPORTATION

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

MISC. FOR SALE

SAWMILLS from only $4,397 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS... “SPRING SALES WITH HOT SAVINGS!” All steel building models and sizes are now on sale. Get your building deal while it’s hot. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

REAL ESTATE 625

FOR SALE BY OWNER

POWER WASHING since 1982.

WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service.

Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area.

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POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

www.premieraviationwindsor.ca (1) 519-966-1500 Ext: 200

Small Indoor Reno’s, Repairs, Painting & Trash Hauling.

Call Dan 604-761-9717

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CONCRETE FORMING, FRAMING & SIDING. 604.218.3064

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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

Free est. Reasonable rates.

778-998-7505 or 604-961-7505

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

PITTBULL pups, born Feb 24th.

Blue/blue brindle. Gotti/razors edge. $1000-$1500. 604-765-0453

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Call Ian 604-724-6373

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

COCKAPOO-POO PUPPIES Vet checked. Non-shedding. $600.

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PRESSURE WASHING

Specializing in all interior & exterior home renovations & additions Call 604-690-3327

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BRO MARV PLUMBING Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

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WANTED TO RENT

Chihuahua pups, playful, cuddly, family raised, vet check, 1st shots, avail now. $575. 1-604-794-5844

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Power Washing, Gutters, Windows, Maintenance, Res/Comm. Lic/Ins’d.

Free Est. Call Dean 604-839-8856

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APARTMENT NEEDED in Richmond for elder father and grown son. Call 604-277-9962.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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LOTS

RENTALS

PETS

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

PLUMBING

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

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SURREY: Lot for sale by owner.

9100 sf lot. 70 x 130. Ready to build new home. 12344 - 96 Ave. Surrey.

Asking $375,000obo. 778-881-4717

TOY POODLE PUP 7 weeks old.

Chocolate brown. $800.

Call 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602

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

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Telephone:

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2 coats any colour

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GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627

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

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

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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FOR SALE BY OWNER

Langley - 2 SEPARATE TITLES SxS Duplex, 4 suites 8500s/f lot, fully reno’d, new siding/windows.

Rent $3400. $639K or $325K each side. Call 604-807-6565

604 - 259 - 2482

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359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

We specialize in: F Shingle Roofing F Flat Roofing F Re-Roofing & Roof Repairs

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Premier is currently serving all of Canada’s largest airlines and SEARCHING FOR QUALIFIED AND CERTIFIED TECHNICIANS (M2, S & E) to become an integral part of our maintenance team.

Premier`s operations focuses on a range of today`s most modern and sophisticated aircrafts, including the B737NG, in a newly built 143,000 Sq.Ft. facility.

Premier remains a step ahead and is committed to continuous learning, with over 20,000 manhours invested in training in the past year.

Premier also has two other facilities, a full-service heavy maintenance facility in Rome, New York and a newly expanded facility in Trois- Rivières, Quebec.

We Offer: • COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION (SALARY UPTO $36) TO QUALIFIED AND CERTIFIED TECHNICIANS (M2, S & E); • A benefit plan that includes: Short & Long term disability, life insurance, paid sick time, AD&D benefits, paid vacation and RRSP; • We believe in strong training, mentoring and ongoing support mechanisms; • We also offer endorsement courses to eligible candidates; • Excellent Opportunities for career development; • Friendly and exciting working environment.

The newly built 143,000 Sq. Ft facility is capable of handling all type of aircrafts including all B737 series. The facility is located in Windsor, Ontario. The following positions are to be filled immediately: Please send your resume at:

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ARBUTUS ROOFING & DRAINS Ltd

Licensed - Bonded - Fully Equip.

Residential Commercial, 1-3 Men BIG OR SMALL MOVES Start $45/hr ~ All size trucks Free estimate/Senior Discount www.miraclemoving.ca ~We accept Visa & Mastercard~

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PREMIER AVIATION IS ONE OF CANADA’S LARGEST AND FASTEST GROWING MRO’S.

and I’m a Nice Guy!

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353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

ELECTRICAL

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

Mike Favel • 604-341-2681

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LEFT: Carleen Pauliuk (middle), director of donor relations and events for Richmond Hospital Foundation, accepts a generous donation from Rashpal Bal (left) and Ranjit Kooner (right) of Sahara Sisters Group. The group fundraises throughout the year and contributes to a number of causes in the Lower Mainland. RIGHT: The Sahara Sisters Group also recently donated $2,000 to the Richmond Food Bank Society. The funds will support the food bank’s program of providing healthy and nutritious grocery hampers to over 1,400 Richmond residents each week.

Members from Save-On-Foods, a part of the Overwaitea Food Group, and other Jim Pattison Companies join together to play “Happy Birthday” and set Guinness World Records’ official record for “Most Bottles Played.” To celebrate Overwaitea’s 100th birthday, 172 newly-trained bottle musicians played 1,100 bottles to set a record previously reached with just 475 bottles.

Bing Han Enterprises Ltd. delivered a generous donation to the Richmond Food Bank of some of the food bank’s most needed items—canned tuna and salmon, among other foodstuffs. Proteins such as tuna, salmon and canned meat are a staple of the food bank’s hampers it provides each week to Richmond’s neighbours in need. For a current list of the Richmond Food Bank’s most needed items, call 604-271-5609 or visit richmondfoodbank.org.

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