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The Richmond Animal Protection Society is in dire straits after a plunge in donations and a spike in admissions of severely sick animals.

The News celebrates Mother’s Day with the story of the Falls family and their three-year struggle to adopt toddler Sammy from Thailand.

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Vandals put a hole in the head of art

Biennale boss calls for cops to act

A public art piece worth more than $1 million was badly vandalized earlier this week, prompting the president of the Vancouver Beinnele to call on police to treat it as a serious crime, not a mere act of mischief, should the person who did it be caught.

“It should be treated as a crime,” says Barry Mowatt, president and founder of the Vancouver Beinnale, which is responsible for bringing large public art installations from all over the world to Vancouver and, more recently, Richmond.

“This was vicious and intended.”

The artwork in question is the Cabeza Vainilla, Cordoba and Chiapas by Mexican artist Javier Marin. The installation features three large stylized human heads in various juxtapositions.

They are located under the Canada Line just north of the Lansdowne station.

The heads are made of tough polyresin, so whomever managed to punch large holes in the heads had to have been fairly determined to do damage.

“It’s tragic because we can’t figure out why,” Mowatt said.

The Marin piece has not drawn nearly the kind of public disapproval as another Biennale piece — Miss Mao, a large stainless steel bust of Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin with a feminized Chairman Mao balanced on top of his head.

Mowatt said the Marin piece is valued at $1.2 million.

He is hoping there is surveillance video that may have captured the vandal in the act on tape.

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What a headache ... Looks like someone doesn’t appreciate public art. The Mexican heads underneath the Lansdowne Canada Line station have been found with gaping holes in them.

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Rail company has Shell Road abandonment issues The Canadian National Railway plans to abandon its Shell Road line and build a new spur line running from No. 9 Road to Fraser Wharves, parallel to the south arm of the Fraser River.

The new line would pass by the Silver City entertainment complex and Waterstone Pier condominiums — something Donny Gill a real estate agent with Sutton Realty worries may decrease property values at the upscale condos.

For the City of Richmond, the most pressing question isn’t property values but

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who would end up owning the Shell Road right-of-way: the citizens of Richmond or the Vancouver Airport Fuel Facilities Corporation?

CN spokesperson Kelli Svendsen confirmed CN plans to build a spur line connecting to Fraser Wharves, at a cost of $15 million.

This would allow CN to avoid urban traffic in Richmond and better serve the customers in the area.

CN’s main customer in Richmond is Fraser Wharves, which ships cars from Japan throughout North America by rail and truck.

CN trains currently have to negotiate 16 railway crossings through Richmond, and

there have been a number of accidents at the Shell Road and Steveston Highway crossing over the years.

When told of CN’s plans, Coun. Harold Steves said “now you’ve set alarm bells ringing.”

Shell Road is one of two possible routes that the Vancouver Airport Fuel Facilities Corporation plans to use to build a new 15kilometre long pipeline, and Steves fears the VAFFC could somehow obtain the Shell Road right-of-way from CN for the pipeline.

A VAFFC spokesman could not be reached to comment on whether the consortium has an interest in acquiring the Shell Road right-of-way.

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According to the Canadian Transportation Agency, senior governments and municipalities have first rights of refusal to acquire a railway right-of-way that is slated for abandonment.

To abandon the line, CN must declare its intention to do so and then advertise the right-of-way for sale.

“As a councillor, I’d be very interested in that right-of-way because you don’t get many strips like that that run that length across Richmond,” says Coun. Greg Halsey-Brandt.

Mayor Malcolm Brodie agrees, saying the city would be interested in acquiring the right-of-way for recreational purposes. see Mayor page 4

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Youth stars took centre stage at Gateway awards The City of Richmond’s 12th annual U-ROC Awards were held at the Gateway Theatre on Wednesday where dozens of individual youth and groups were recognized for their acts of kindness, compassion, volunteerism and triumphs over adversity.

Mayor Malcolm Brodie presented the awards, while entertainment was provided by youth performers 3 Kings dj’s, NON Breakdancers, CHUNG CHOW/RICHMOND NEWS Gentlemen’s Vibe, McMath Hip-hop singers Gentlemen’s Vibe, above, and secondary Dance Crew NON Breakdancers, left, were among the acts perand Adil Butt and Sabrina forming at the awards.

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May 7 1992 — Three employees at a McDonald’s Restaurant in Sydney, Nova Scotia are brutally murdered and a fourth permanently disabled after a botched robbery. It is the first fast-food murder in Canada.

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CORRECTION: Part of the biography on Cst. Barry Edwards in the 911 Awards published May 5 should have read, ‘Barry was tasked with creating operation plans for community events such as the Dolphin Park Basketball Tournament.’

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Long before Martha Hernandez died from a lethal overdose of booze and drugs in a Richmond home rented by a convicted sex offender in March, there were warning signs that the 17-year-old Vancouver girl was troubled.

She was staying out all night and eventually ended up in a group home.

Richmond Addiction Services (RAS) wants parents who may be seeing similar signs in their kids to know that help is available.

They also want youth to know that the reverse is true: If they are witnessing violence in the home, or if their parents have addiction problems, RAS is there for them.

RAS celebrated an open house in its new digs at 200-7900 Alderbridge Way on Wednesday.

Vancouver Coastal Health has assumed the treatment programs for adults, but RAS remains as the provider for treatment and prevention services for youth and for seniors 55 and up.

Coinciding with Wednesday’s open house was the release of a report on providing better services

Addiction centre’s youth report identifies holes in the system

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Richard Dubras, Leslie Chesnick, centre, and Yasmin Jetha with the new report into providing better services for Richmond’s youth. for youth in Richmond.

“In Richmond we have a lot of services, and yet what we’re finding is that youth — especially youth at risk — aren’t accessing services,” says Leslie Chesnick of the Richmond Collaborative Committee on Children and Youth .

“Young people need to know we’re here, and we need to go where they are,” says RAS’ new executive

director, Richard Dubras.

“We are trying to access youth at risk,” said Yasmin Jetha of Richmond Mental Health and Addiction Services. “We know they’re out there but don’t know how to link them up with our services.”

With a grant from Vancouver Coastal Health, RAS hired a consultant to look at issues related to

youth at risk in Richmond.

Youth told the consultant that they’re bored, because there is little for them to do except hang out at malls.

The consultant found youth to be unaware of RAS and the services it provides.

Education campaigns based on posters, ads and flyers were found to “fall on deaf ears,” the report concludes, and recommends developing a portal web page.

It also suggests that outreach workers go where youth hang out — shopping malls.

By far, the biggest substance abuse problem among youth in Richmond is alcohol, Dubras said.

And to characterize it as an addiction may not always be accurate, he said, because some teens are too young to have formed an addiction.

That doesn’t mean their drug and alcohol use isn’t dangerous, as has been underscored with the deaths of Hernandez and her friend, Kayla Lalonde, both of whom died within a few hours of each other after see Chesnick page 4

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“We also have kids who are substance affected,” Chesnick said.

She said the so-called latch-key kids may be vulnerable to emotional problems. “If the parents are double income and never at

home, they are at risk.”

In some cases, it’s the youth’s parents who has the addiction problem, and RAS can help with that, too, as its approach to treatment is family centered.

Anyone wanting to find out more about RAS’s services is invited to attend some upcoming community education sessions.

On May 14, there will be a session called “Helping Others” which is designed for people who have a child, partner or a friend who has a substance abuse problem.

On May 21, there will be a session on the public health approach to illegal drugs.

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Mayor: City could put vacant corridor to good use Continued from page 1 “It’s unique,” he said.

“You’re not going to get another one like that.”

A walking trail already parallels a portion of the Shell Road rail line, but having the entire right-of-way would allow the city to build a continuous cycling-pedestrian path from one end of the island to the other, from the Silver City entertainment complex to River Road.

“There’s a good chance we’d be most interested in it,” Brodie said. “It’s always a question of the uses to which you can put it — and the recreational uses are the

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uses that immediately come to mind — and the price that they want to have for it.”

Steves has even more ambitious ideas for Shell Road, should CN abandon it: a light-rail transit system.

He said the plan would require extending the Canada Line a couple of blocks to Granville Street, then building a new at-grade light rail transit line east along Granville, then south along Shell road and over to the Massey Tunnel.

From there, he said a new tunnel could be built to take trains all the way to White Rock, and possibly connect with American railway lines.

“It’s a very ambitious idea,” Brodie said. “But if we don’t preserve that rail corridor we won’t have it.

“You can preserve it and

use it for many passive uses and leave a suggestion like that (light rail transit) in abeyance until its time comes to fruition. One thing we do know is that we have to deal with congestion through the tunnel.”

CN’s plans were the subject of an open house that was advertised just after Christmas — on Dec. 30 — and held on Jan. 6. Svendsen said a “handful” of people showed up at the meeting.

No one from city hall was aware of the meeting, and Richmond-East MLA Linda Reid said she was not aware of the meeting either, although she said moving the line away from a residential area to a largely industrial area makes some sense.

CN plans to abandon the 8.5-kilometre line and

replace it with a new 3.5kilometre extension of tracks that would run from Fraser Wharves to an existing line that dead-ends at No. 9 Road. CN already owns the right-of-way.

The new line would run within 300 metres of the Waterstone Pier condominiums, according to Svendsen.

She adds the developer of Waterstone Pier was made aware that CN had a rightof-way near the condos when they were built and that there was a chance a railway line that once ran through the area could be reactivated.

“It was also built into the contract that there is a CN right-of-way,” she said.

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Bailey, a fat little Chihuahua cross, also has a ruptured cruciate ligament and is having to wait until RAPS can afford his surgery.

“We are giving him pain medication daily. However, we do not want to let him suffer much longer in this condition,” Reichert added.

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RAPS shelter manager Sonya Kamp with Bailey, one of the many animals needing veterinary care.

“We promised the Richmond community we would operate as a no-kill shelter and that is what we are desperately trying to do.

“But we need the people of Richmond to support us financially.”

“For just $25 — $50 or even $100 a month you can save the life of one of these beautiful animals,” Reichert said.

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Another perfect storm is brewing at Richmond’s animal shelter with a drastic drop in donations and a dramatic increase in emergency admissions.

Donations to the Richmond Animal Protection Society (RAPS) have spiraled downward this year, according to RAPS executive director Carol Reichert.

And in the last couple of weeks, RAPS’ predicament has been magnified with an increase of abandoned, stray or mistreated animals arriving at the shelter in need of specialized and expensive veterinary care.

“We are nearing a financial crisis once again,” Reichert said. “Every day we have dogs and cats come in that are in very poor physical condition.

“Almost every animal coming in needs spaying, neutering, vaccines, grooming and dental care.”

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nary costs average between $300 and $400 per animal.

“Many of these animals are in our care for long periods of time as they wait for their new homes where they have potential for many happy, healthy years once they receive the time and care they need,” she said.

In just the last week there has been several animals coming into RAPS’ care that are in need of costly treatment.

Oscar, a Pekingese, came in dirty, matted and unneutered with a mouth full of rotting teeth. After grooming and veterinary care he is a healthy, white fluffy little angel ready and waiting for a new home.

Jade, a beautiful and friendly seven-year-old rottweiler came in with a ruptured cruciate knee ligament that had to be immediately repaired. She is now recovering comfortably.

Two young cats, Janelle and Roger, were found close to death from starvation and brought in needing to be hospitalized immediately to

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Yung said the proposal is more about “staff wellness” than anything.

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The database allows student information to be stored on a database and shared among teachers.

Some parents like the idea of a two-week spring break, especially ones who can afford to take time off for family vacations.

Yung said the proposal has tended to split parents along age lines.

Parents with younger children, who cannot be left at home during the day on their own, are worried about the cost and availability of daycare.

Lost in the discussion is whether students will benefit academically from a slightly longer day and two weeks off each spring.

That has not been part of the discussion, and Yung believes there is no student benefit, academically.

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A proposed pipeline to supply jet fuel to the Vancouver International Airport seems to be much safer than the alternative, says Delta-Richmond East MP John Cummins.

In light of the controversy heating up over the plan to deliver jet fuel by barge to an industrial site on the Richmond side of the south arm of the Fraser River, and then piping it to the airport, the Vancouver Airport

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Fuel Facilities Corporation asked the Conservative MP for his take on the proposal.

“The pipeline does offer some security that’s not available if you’re either trucking or barging in other ways.

There’s one fixed point where these ships are going to offload. The chances of something happening, a rupture to that pipe, I think are pretty remote,” said Cummins.

Owned by a consortium of airlines that use YVR, the corporation wants

fuel shipped to a new offloading facility at the foot of Williams Road, about two kilometres east of Highway 99.

It would then go into a 15-kilometre pipeline.

Saying he’ll gather concerns that are raised and pass them to the appropriate officials for answers, Cummins noted he’d have greater worries about increased truck traffic carrying fuel.

“These (pipes) are in fairly open areas and I think the danger from sabotage is so small that’s a non-factor.

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The City of Richmond sliced its Olympic Games budget from $10 million to $6 million last year.

And this week, city staff revealed that on top of meeting and exceeding many of its Games’ goals, they managed to come in almost $1 million to spare.

Around $973,000 was left in the pot after the city hosted its two week-long O Zone party and Olympic programs — both of which have been internationally recognized as a success.

That money may now, in full or part, be diverted towards helping the city to host the 2011 Tall Ships Maritime Festival, as per a 2007 council directive to use surplus funds from special events for future events.

The surplus was realized partly because the city managed to recoup all but $59,000 of the $315,000 worth it spent on Olympic and Paralympic Games tickets; O Zone revenues were ahead of expectations; and targeted sponsorship levels of around $3.4 million were exceeded by $300,000.

An event-time contingency fund of $250,000 was also not spent.

More gold stars for Richmond’s Olympic program came in the shape of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), which has asked the city to take part in a case study to help future Olympic venue cities plan their sites and programs.

And London — hosts of the 2012 Summer Olympics — has asked the city for its advice and input into how it plans its celebration sites.

In a report placed before city council’s general purposes committee, staff highlighted a long list of legacies for the local community resulting from the Games. ❚ speed skating oval; ❚ international recognition; ❚ media exposure valued in excess of $25 million; ❚ better sports amenities and programs;

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Coun. Evelina Halsey-Brandt pointed out that many tough decisions were made in the run up to the Games, with regard to the budget.

“We stuck to our guns on this and we’ve come in under budget and had a very successful Games,” she said. “That’s not the kind of stuff that makes headlines in newspapers, but everyone should be congratulated.”

While acknowledging the Games in Richmond was a huge success, Coun. Greg Halsey-Brandt — admittedly “showing his age” — said he wondered if the acts playing at the O Zone were a bit too loud.

“Why does it have to be so loud?” he said. “I could hear (the O Zone) from my house which is a good distance away.

“People who lived near the O Zone were calling me and holding their phone up and I could hear it over the phone. The kids love it, but why do we have to hear it across Richmond?”

The city’s general manager of parks and recreation, Dave Semple, told council that next time an event such as the O Zone is hosted, the stage and noise baffles may be repositioned to alleviate some of the issues.

The city also hosted hundreds of community and business leaders during the Games as part of its Olympic hosting and protocol program.

However, Coun. Bill McNulty — citing that Vancouver has secured $60 million worth of contracts due to its hosting program — requested information on any similar success enjoyed by the city courtesy of its VIP protocol.

The report did detail that — due to Richmond’s $20,000 participation in the Metro Vancouver Commerce program — $60 million worth of investment has been made in the region, of which one yet undisclosed deal is in Richmond.

• Linda Reid

he streets and roads can be a dangerous place sometimes.

We all need to be observant and aware of what is going on out there.

Improvements to safety are always being made in attempts to offer motorists and pedestrians better peace of mind. However this also means that everyone should use our roads in a responsible way, which is why there is absolutely no excuse for driving under the influence. You are intentionally putting other motorists and pedestrians in harm’s way when you get behind the wheel after drinking.

This is why the government recently introduced new regulations that give B.C. the toughest laws in the country against drinking and driving.

provide a breath sample will face an immediate, 90-day driving ban and a $500 fine. As well, they will have their vehicle impounded for 30 days. They may also face criminal charges.

Drivers caught once in the "warn" range (between 0.05 and 0.08 per cent BAC) in a five-year period will face an immediate, three-day driving ban and a $200 fine; a second time, a sevenday ban and a $300 fine; and a third, a 30-day ban and a $400 fine.

By enforcing these strong measures we are sending people a message that there is zero tolerance for drinking and driving on our roads. We want to save lives and prevent the tragedies that result from impaired driving.

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Grade 8 student sits at home, skipping school, smoking dope and generally living in his own world.

Everyone seems to know about it but his parents. His peers all know why the kid has been missing so much school; even his teacher has his suspicions. But the parents are oblivious.

Or maybe they know their kid is smoking dope instead of going to school, but don’t know how to control him.

There are lots of these kids out there in this situation.

Some may never go beyond the experimentation stage. Others are on their way down through the cracks.

There is an even greater concern for kids falling through the cracks now that the Richmond school board is being forced to cut a number of youth support workers in local high schools. These workers help identify wayward students and steer them in the right direction before they get entirely lost.

Given these cuts, a recent report by Richmond Addiction Services (RAS) is timely. The report (see page 3) focused on youth at risk in Richmond and notes that while there are services available what’s missing are links that connect youth with those services. Youth workers are part of that vital network that connects kids to the resources they need.

RAS is going to have to work that much harder to find clients, and not because they’re not out there, but because we seem to be forgetting that old proverb about it taking a community to raise a child.

RAS wants youth and their parents to know that they are alive and well, and that they can help with whatever problems you might be having, either with your kids, or with your parents. Substance abuse, after all, is a family problem, because it affects everyone in the family.

We know how tough it can be for parents when they don’t know what’s going on in their kids’ lives.

Help is available. Visit www.richmondaddictions.ca for more information.

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We’ve told the HST truth

The Editor, Re: “HST: Add salt and pepper,” Opinion, April 30.

In response to your editorial, we take issue with the suggestions that we have not told the public the truth when it comes to the facts about the HST. We have always been honest about the HST and the goods and services that are covered by it. We are doing our best to respond to the misinformation, so thank you for the opportunity to tell you why this government chose to go forward with the decision to harmonize our two taxes.

We know this wasn’t the most popular decision but it was necessary. Over the last decade B.C. has been leading the nation in economic growth and we need to ensure this growth continues.

As provinces like Ontario restructure their tax systems, this creates more competitive taxes for the sectors that are responsible for creating jobs. This tax realignment will keep us on a competitive footing with the rest of Canada and the rest of the world. If we did not do this, we would all suffer over time, with decreased economic growth and fewer jobs.

The job providers in our society, mills, mines, manufacturers, business associations etc, have been really clear on this point.

Investors and job providers can be choosy when they make their decisions on where to set up shop, where to create employment; if our taxes and regulations are not competitive they will go elsewhere and take their jobs with them.

Richmond has experienced an exponential amount of growth and success over the last decade. We need to make sure this continues and our decision to implement the HST will ensure this.

Rob Howard, MLA, Richmond Centre Linda Reid, MLA, Richmond East John Yap, MLA, Richmond-Steveston

Garbage: Get a good shift in Why are we making you sort through your garbage?

With the introduction of Richmond’s Green Can program for recycling food scraps, friends are complaining that they have to schedule “garbage time” to ensure they have the right stuff in each box, bin or bag!

Yes it is a shift — but all piece of a bigger issue.

Whether you believe in it or not, climate change is affecting our lives in many ways – including how you deal with your garbage.

Metro Vancouver is currently embroiled in discussions of what to do with our garbage. Currently, we spend $500 million a year on handling of our solid waste across the region, including actual disposal along with recycling, composting and other programs that divert waste from our landfills.

The region is currently seeking public input on a new Solid Waste Plan, which aims at diverting as much as 70 per cent of our solid waste from disposal.

It also considers a variety options for the disposal of that waste which cannot be diverted. Disposal options include converting waste to energy, incineration and landfill.

Mechanical biological treatment (MBT), tipping fees, anaerobic digestion, and extended producer responsibility (EPR) are all becoming part of everyday conversation.

However this raises many complex questions.

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growing amounts of garbage thus eliminating the reduce, reuse part of strategy?

Should it be a public utility? How much will it cost?

What will happen to our airshed? Which scientific research should I believe?

These are the issues that require discussion, understanding and input from us all.

In the meantime, most Metro cities are in the process of instituting similar Green Can-type kitchen/ yard trimming programs to send organic waste to a company here in Richmond that has the capacity and technology to break down and reuse all organics – yes even meat, fish and bones!

The compost material is safe to use as soil and fertilizer. The resulting diversion of “green waste” reduces the tonnage being taken to the existing landfill.

Of course, the very best way to deal with this waste, if you can, is through backyard composting. This is a part of Metro’s Zero Waste Challenge, in which we are string to reduce, if not eliminate, the amount of solid waste that requires disposal.

The kitchen waste/yard trimmings program is also part of Richmond’s greenhouse gas emission (GHG) reduction program.

May 2010 is the province’s deadline for municipalities

to establish targets, policy and actions to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.

In consultation, residents said Richmond should assume a leadership role in addressing climate change, choose targets that are achievable and fiscally responsible, and these targets should reflect best available knowledge and scientific analysis.

A GHG (GHG) emissions baseline was established by the province in 2007 and so our reduction level is measured to that level. Staff reported that Richmond could achieve a 20 per cent reduction (from the 2007 baseline levels) by 2020 with only existing city policies with some transportation and building code changes and creation of some district energy utilities.

Staff also forecast we could achieve a 27 per cent reduction with increased walking/cycling and accelerated policy changes.

However, the report concluded we could not achieve even the 27 per cent reduction without cooperation by provincial and federal government as changes required in rapid transit, code changes, industry compliance and change are all within their jurisdictions.

Regardless, Council has chosen to adopt the ambitious goal of reducing levels by 33 per cent (from 2007) by 2020 as our target. We will be seeking senior government support.

Dealing with our garbage is one step toward meeting these targets and challenges.

Happy sorting!

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The Editor, At the risk of making myself the butt of jokes by my detractors, May 9 will be the first Mother’s Day that I will be motherless.

Sadly, my mother died in January aged 90.

Of course, my family and I loved her and will miss celebrating with her.

However, the more I think about Mom, her life, and all she gave me, including life itself, the more I think about all the other women who have contributed so much to my life and helped me become, with all my imperfections and faults, the Gnarly Old Dude I now am.

In a sense, I’m a man of many mothers.

So here is my humble homage to them all.

To my sister Bonnie-Lynn who cared for Mom during her final years.

To my grandmothers, who pioneered, homesteaded, ranched and nursed my parents through the brutal era of world wars, depression, poverty and labour conflict, and won women the right to vote, making Canada a better place for all of us.

To my mother, Lieutenant Margaret Louise Bathie, who survived the Second World War and the women of her generation who broke the restrictive mold of women’s traditional role.

To my aunts, who shared their love of

family, who picked up the slack for my parents during hard times.

To my buddies’ mothers, especially Mrs. Florence Hoerner, who proved the value of the old African saying “it takes a village to raise a child.”

To my school teachers, especially my Grade 4 teacher, Miss Helen Lade, who with affection, recognition of my writing talent, and a heavy leather strap, diverted me away from the dangerous path I was on.

To my ex-wives, and especially the mother of my children, who loved me, forgave me, and helped me learn what is really important in life: life, love, happiness.

To my ex-mother-in-laws who welcomed me into their families and patiently endured the marital turbulence, without taking sides.

To one very special ex-sister-in-law who, even at the worst of times, made me feel welcome and loved in her family.

To my honourary daughter Shannie, who honours me as a surrogate grandfather to her children. To my own daughter, Casey, who took on the role of little mother when I was nearly killed thirteen years ago, and still carries far more responsibility for me than a child should have to for her parent.

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In late April, reasons were released in the Vancouver Island case of Hall v. Hall Estate and others. Roy Hall passed away in 2008 at age 84. Mr. Hall and his wife were divorced in 1996 after a confrontation which precipitated his move to Ontario (for 3 years) and the estrangement from his two sons. One of his sons, Roy Jr. reconciled with him in 2007 after the son’s leg amputation. Mr. Hall met a woman in 2004 and they established a common law relationship that lasted until his death. Mr. Hall made a new Will months before he died, in which he left his son a car and $10,000. The Estate was valued at $430,000.

The Court, in a quick, to the point analysis, varied the Will, giving Roy Hall Jr. $20,000 instead of the gift in the Will. The Court also gave the spouse a life interest in the residue of the Estate and on her death, the Estate was to go to Roy Hall Jr. or his children if he did not survive the spouse.

The unusual aspect of this case seemed to be that the variation to the son’s gift was very slight. Also, the more substantial gift (the residue) may not come to the son for many years given the spouse was under age 70 when Mr. Hall died. Perhaps the Court felt, on the evidence, that Mr. Hall’s moral and legal duties to his son were not substantial.

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Congratulations to the recipients of the second annual Richmond Arts Awards

ARTISTIC INNOVATION AWARD

BUSINESS AND ARTS AWARD

Morri-Lynn Buchanan

Mark Glavina, Phoenix Art Workshop

A Richmond resident for 23 years with more than 35 years of teaching experience, Morri-Lynn teaches dance to all regardless of ability, age, body type, financial status or any other factor. Last year, she choreographed Missing Pieces about people with Autism. After winning first place at the 5678 Showtime regional competition, her group was invited to perform the work in Montreal at the Dance World Cup where it received a standing ovation. Since then, the piece has been performed many times in the Lower Mainland for teachers, students and the general public. Morri-Lynn works tirelessly to instill the love of dance and culture into her students, their families and the community.

Since establishing this Steveston business in 1997, Mark has operated an art retail store and provided art workshops to all ages. Thus Phoenix Art Workshop has become not only a supply centre for artists but a support network system for them. Mark successfully operates his business while sharing his knowledge, leading art groups in local and international destinations, speaking at teacher conferences and sitting on panels for the City’s public art program. He has also volunteered with school art programs, working with youth to create murals and with Grade 2 and 3 students to create video art animation.

ARTS EDUCATION AWARD

YOUTH ARTS AWARD

Sid Akselrod

Kenneth Lee

As the leader of the Art department at Steveston-London Secondary School, Sid has taught, mentored and inspired the artistic endeavours of students for the past decade. His classroom is open at lunch and after school hours for youth to explore drawing, painting, sculpting, photography and, notably, digital media, thanks to the computer lab he spearheaded and fundraised to establish. Ten years ago, Sid was also one of the original planners of the Richmond Art Gallery’s annual Arts for Life conference, which provides high school students with the opportunity to hear and learn from visual arts professionals. With his enthusiastic support and enouragement, many of Sid’s former students have embarked on well-established successful careers in the arts.

Kenneth began piano lessons with Mrs. Ildiko Skledon-Huber when he was four and at the age of nine debuted as a soloist with the Richmond Orchestra and Chorus. Since then, he’s played in festivals, concerts and competitions and won numerous awards including first place at the CIBC Youth Piano Competition in 2005.

In 2006, he was diagnosed with a brain tumour that caused double vision; two months after surgery, he was playing concerts.

His health problems have prompted him to raise money for BC Children’s Hospital. Sales of his first CD, From Classics to Jazz generated $1,000 and he continues to raise money through an annual fund raising show.

VOLUNTEERISM AWARD

CULTURAL LEADERSHIP AWARD

Eva Baker

Richmond Art Gallery

The Richmond Orchestra and Chorus Association (ROCA) was a fledgling group of 10 when Eva came on board, initially as a performer, then as its first official Treasurer graduating to President and leading the organization from there. A visionary and nurturing mentor, she not only performed with the choir but made it possible for bursaries to be offered yearly in her name thanks to her own fund raising efforts and personal donations. Today, the orchestra has 60 members and is recognized as one of the top cultivators of young talent. In addition to her work with ROCA, Eva has volunteered with many other projects in Richmond including the Richmond Caring Place.

A community gallery formed in 1980, the Richmond Art Gallery has played a major role in the development of community-based art in every conceivable medium. The gallery supports contemporary artists whose work is innovative, intellectually stimulating and sometimes controversial. Recently, the RAG was identified as one of the best small galleries in Canada in a survey of Canadian museum and gallery professionals. In addition to gallery exhibits, the RAG organizes and/or facilitates shows in the Gateway Theatre and Richmond City Hall, spring and summer student art camps, an annual Arts for Life careers conference for secondary students, monthly Family Sunday programs and an annual Art about Finn Slough exhibit.

Established to recognize the achievements and contributions to the arts by Richmond residents, artists, educators, organizers and business leaders, the Richmond Arts Awards program is presented by the City of Richmond in partnership with the Richmond Arts Coalition. Thanks to the Richmond News, Sip Wines and International Web ExPress for their support.

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Recycling workers trashed

My recycling bags are gone AGAIN because these careless workers simply refuse to put the empty bags inside the blue container and then turn the container over.

I take the time to recycle — why can’t the city workers take the time to do their work with care so that they can save taxpayers’ money?

A disgruntled taxpayer that has to go to recycling services again to collect bags.

Stacey Friedman Richmond

Women: Appreciate them Continued from page 11 wrote, “the child is father of the man.” She can also be the mother of the man. All my daughters, biological and honourary, continue to keep me trying to be a better man than my inclinations would have me be without them.

To my amazing women friends, who somehow find it in their hearts to excuse my idiosyncrasies and shortcomings and continue to support some of the crazy schemes I pursue. To my dust angel, Judy Wilson, who has saved my home from descent into a filthy boar’s nest.

To my hero, Sue Baerg, who risked her own life, thirteen years ago, to save mine.

To the many professional women health care workers, surgeons, physiotherapists,

vocational therapists, lawyers, counselors, nurses and child-care providers who helped me, and continue to help me, regain my life. To the cooks and waitresses who helped me feed my kids when I couldn’t.

To Kelly Stacey, wrangler at Big Bar Guest Ranch, who got me back up in the saddle.

Speaking as an older man, I think, like Mother Earth herself, we don’t treat women as well as we should. I bet my experience with mothers isn’t that unique, when you think about it, is it dudes?

So, on Sunday, take the opportunity to tell them how much you appreciate them, while you can. Life is short. May the GODS be with you.

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The Editor, Re: “Businessman charged after Heed campaign investigation,” News, May 5.

Is Kash Heed corrupt or just completely inept?

His closest campaign associates allegedly broke election rules and criminal laws in order to get him elected, yet he had no idea?

Whether or not he is complicit in this alleged criminal behaviour is irrelevant, as it is a fact this district’s election was influenced by deceptive and libelous acts.

The election therefore is not valid.

Elections BC needs to run another election for this area before the Premier even considers re-instating Kash Heed.

Oh, wait ... its the Liberals we’re talking about, right?

Corruption, scandal and blatantly ignoring B.C. constituents is what they do best!

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There seems a degree of truth in the suggestions that our MLAs warm seats.

Letter writer T.R. Murphy is not alone in feeling and expressing this frustration. He has company.

The writer offers a solution — not to have representatives in the government at all.

Well, that is one option.

But I am not sure of the constitutionality of this option.

However, the other option could be to get rid of the current “seat-warmers.”

When they stick around for too long they not only warm seats, they become seat-warmers.

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Community

Highway 99 widened for buses Construction will begin this month on widening Highway 99 in Richmond to include further northbound and southbound shoulder lanes.

“Shoulder lanes on Highway 99 allow transit buses to bypass traffic congestion,” says Richmond East MLA Linda Reid.

“They’ll enable transit users to get to their destination faster and encourage more motorists to consider using the bus for their transportation needs.”

A 4.1 kilometre, four metre wide shoulder lane will be constructed northbound between the Steveston Interchange and Westminster Highway. Additionally, a 3.6 kilometre, four metre-wide widening of the highway will be constructed southbound between Sea Island Way and the Westminster Highway Overpass.

This will complete the network for transit priority north of the George Massey Tunnel.

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Hugh Boyd students rehearse their upcoming production of Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw to be performed at the school May 11 to 14. Tickets are $5 at the door and in the office. The play is student-directed by Andrea Hermary and Keefer Pelech.

Actors in the photograph are Steven Jameson (top hat and black suit jacket), James Eastwood (tan suit), and Chelsea Lee.

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Friday

The Starlight Children’s Foundation hosts the 5th Annual Karts 4 Kids Grand Prix on Friday, May 7 at the TBC Indoor Kart Racing, 2100 Viceroy Place, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The event features 14 corporate teams raising money for special outings and hospital programs for sick children and their families. For more information, visit www.starlightcanada.org.

Kala Utsav: An Annual Indian Arts Benefit for Global Relief will be held on Friday, May 7 from 79 p.m. at the Richmond Cultural Centre. It will be an evening of classical Indian performances, including dance, music and voice. Tickets are $15/adults, $12 seniors and students. For more information, call 604-2478300.

London Heritage Farm presents the Mother’s Day Tea and Annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 8 and Sunday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the farmhouse, 6511 Dyke Rd. Enjoy team a home-baked scone with home-made jam and butter and three home-baked goodies per person for $10.50. Then, browse the plant sale, with a large selection of perennials, annuals, organic vegetables, herbs, eggs and fresh produce. For more information, call 604-2715220.

Sunday

The Richmond Orchid Club meets every third Sunday of the month from 1-3 p.m. Call Gail Pearce at 604-270-3174 for location. For more information, visit www.richmondorchidclub.com.

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Around Town

Wednesday

The Richmond Centre for Disability hosts a free registered disability savings plan info session on Wednesday, May 12 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in English and from 7-8 p.m. in Cantonese and Mandarin at the Richmond Cultural Centre, 180-7700 Minoru Gate. For more information, call 604-232-2404.

The Richmond Concert Association presents jazz musicians, the Daniel Lapp Quartet on Wednesday, May 12 at 8 p.m. at the Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Rd. Tickets available at the theatre box office or by calling 604-270-1812.

The Richmond Artists Guild meets the second Wednesday of the month at 6:45 p.m. at the Richmond Cultural Centre.

Visit www.richmondartistsguild.com.

Upcoming

The Richmond Animal Protection Society is hosting a pub night May 15, 7 p.m. at JP Malones (Call 604-275-2036 for tickets) and a doggy groom-a-thon on May 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

at Christine’s Grooming Salon, 143-2633 Viking Way. Call 604-275-2036.

The Best Swap Meet & Craft Fair Ever! Featuring a separate Kidz Only Market and the Richmond Farmers Market on

Saturday, May 15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cambie Community Centre. Purchase a table for $20.00 by calling or stopping by the community centre. For more information, call 604233.8399.

Why do parents love our school even more than our kids?

Papi’s Ristorante in Steveston is hosting its Italian cooking classes with chef Ken Iaci, on Saturday, May 8 from 12:30-2:30 p.m. in the restaurant. To reserve your spot, call 604-2758355.

The 48th Annual Richmond Yacht Club Annual Sail Past happens this Saturday, May 8 at 12:30 p.m. It starts with the raising of Colours at 11:45 a.m. in the new Middle Arm Amphitheatre, located in the 7000-block of River Road.

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Parents are always telling us how much they appreciate the life lessons their children are learning through our program, saying that values like respect, self discipline, and confidence are having an immensely positive impact on their kids.

Our parents also love the way we teach safety skills and principles when dealing with issues like strangers and bullies.

With character development lessons and safety skills combined with a physical activity that gets kids moving, while teaching them to defend themselves... it's easy to see why parents love our school even more than our kids!

Check out tongmoodo.com to see videos of what other parents, teachers, and students are saying about our programs.

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Bluetrain blues band performs on Saturday, May 8 at 8 p.m. in the Austrian Hall, 5851 Westminster Hwy. (licensed bar).

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FIVE WAYS TO RENEW YOUR GARDEN

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Spring gets me revved about everything new and alive in the world of gardening. Here are five things I want to do this spring.

Use organic products

Save fuel with a people powered lawn mower

Even though I stopped fertilizing a few years ago, my lawn is already greening up and will need a haircut in the next few weeks.

That’s why I was so excited about the new Momentum Mower from Fiskars, unveiled at Canada Blooms and available this spring at Canadian Tire. Anyone who hates the noise and pollution of a traditional gas mower is going to love this new mower.

I currently have a Gardena push mower, but it misses spots, is not good in deep grass, gets stuck when you run over a stick and generally doesn’t work too well. The new Momentum promises to solve many of the traditional problems with push mowers, so I’ll be watching the flyers in the paper to get one on sale this spring. Retail price: $279 in Canada.

Participate in urban agriculture

The wave of urban agriculture is not abating. Let’s get some agriculture back in the city by planting a few pots of potatoes or tomatoes on the balcony or a row of beans in the backyard this summer. Order seeds online (veseys. com/ca/en/store/vegetables)

Try a new plant

New plants are introduced every year, but few compare to the trailing annual alyssum called Snow Princess. I had it busting out of pots during its test launch last year and couldn’t believe how great it was — blooming all summer and trailing a good 45 centimetres.

Other alyssums fail to flower or go to seed in the heat and drought of midsummer: this alyssum looked bright white in all conditions. I loved it — and will buy it myself this spring at garden centres that offer the Proven Winner’s plants.

Seed into organic soils

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These microbes deliver nitrogen and other nutrients just in time to be used by the plant - and will not be leached by rains or irrigation water.

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trial this product, I mixed it with organic potting soil, rock dust and Micronized Endo mycorrhizal powder (ecolivingorganics.com) when transplanting seedlings this past weekend. I will follow up with kelp and fish hydrosolate as I water the seedlings in the coming weeks.

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You say tomato, I say tomaccio

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I bet that when most people hear the word “tomato,” a large, red, globe-shaped fruit is the first image that comes to mind.

But that stereotypical description doesn’t account for the huge array of colours, shapes and sizes available.

Thanks to the tomato’s rich gene pool — and some creative plant breeding — there are some surprising and rather unconventional varieties showing up in the marketplace this year.

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Tomaccio is possibly the most intriguing tomato I’ve come across in years. From what I’ve read about it, an Israeli company capitalized on traits found in wild Peruvian tomato species and the result — 12 years later — is a tomato bred to dry naturally on the vine.

Just cut off the clusters, hang them to dry, then pop the raisin-like fruit into your mouth. Tomaccio is extremely sweet whether eaten dry or fresh, although the flavour intensifies when the fruit is dry.

Plants need to be staked because they can grow up to three metres tall, although they will likely be shorter on the Prairies.

Minimato

Another newer variety that’s a real breakthrough for small spaces is the minimato. As a true dwarf tomato, it’s quite happy to grow in a 15-centimetre wide pot. But make no mistake; this is no ordinary plant.

Minimato is a sweet, cherry tomato with attractive foliage that’s specially pruned by growers to achieve a bonsai-like form that requires no further pruning or support.

Over a two-month period, a single plant will produce about 40 tomatoes. Minimatos also ripen very early. Give them a shot — they’re the easiest tomato I’ve ever grown.

Tomatoberry and Golden Honey Bunch

If unusual shape is your thing, consider tomatoberry. Shaped like a strawberry and similarly sized, it has great flavour without being overly sweet. It will really add a wow factor to a salad thanks to its atypical shape.

If unusual colour and shape is your thing, choose golden honey bunch. It’s a deliciously sweet grape tomato with vibrant goldenorange colour.

Supersteak

Supersteak does have a conventional tomato shape and colour, but what separates it from the pack is its gargantuan size. Some gardeners have managed to grow vine-bending Supersteaks that weigh in at an astounding two kilograms! One slice will not only cover your burger, it just might cover your t-bone steak.

Sometimes, I find it hard to believe how the tomato, which started as a humble little South American plant, has managed to capture the imagination of so many gardeners worldwide.

Perhaps a day will even come when we’ll be able to stab a straw in the side of a tomato and have a sip of juice. Hey, don’t laugh — it could be the new juice box.

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Get a little adventurous with your colours

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The forecast for 2010 is for lots of blue skies, says a colour expert with a leading Canadian paint brand.

“The No. 1 colour is a clear sky blue,” Jennifer Jones, marketing communications manager for CIL Decorative Paints, said in a telephone interview from her Toronto office.

“We’re seeing this light blue coming out everywhere ... It symbolizes optimism and new beginnings,” she explained.

“It’s also associated with nature and the environment. So it gives us a feeling of getting away from it all. It’s refreshing; it’s soothing — one of those feel-good colours,” she added.

Jones described the hot colours for 2010 as “really lively and cheerful.”

“We’re going to be seeing more energetic colours all around us in the coming year — not just in home decor, but on the fashion runways, in all types of consumer goods,” she predicted.

“People are becoming a little more adventurous with their colours,” Jones said. “And we’re encouraging them to continue that.”

“In general, the colours have been a bit more muted in the last year or two,” she pointed out. “Now they’re a lot cleaner and a lot brighter.”

Here’s what Jones said we can expect to see this year: The new reds are very vibrant. They’re

Glowing acidic shades of green, like pale yellow lime, will take the spotlight in the green colour family, says Jennifer Jones of CIL Decorative Paints.

replacing the previously fashionable neutral pinks and coffee-based reds. Clean, futuristic-looking pinks will be taking the spotlight.

And we can expect to see a lot of coral tones.

Oranges are very bright. Think pumpkin and carrot tones, and rich earthy copper browns. Oranges will have lots of yellow tones in them — to brighten things up.

They’re moving away from last year’s red influence. The new hues emit a bright and sporty energy.

Yellows are soft and clean for the most part. Look for sunny yellow, citrus, honey, mustard and banana shades. Used on their own or combined with shades of blue, the new yellows are refreshing and comforting

with a hint of pizzazz.

Greens will have lots of yellow influence in them. Reminiscent of new plant shoots and beginnings, the new liquid-like greens exude a feeling of renewal, open space and freshness.

Purples are very deep, very intense. The dramatic violets create a look that’s both traditional and modern. For those not ready to experiment with intense violets, cool lavenders will also be in vogue in the year ahead, creating an elegant and soothing environment.

There are a lot more colours in the neutrals this year, Jones pointed out. Warm neutrals include beige — rich beiges that are

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They’re not the washed-out, ultra-conservative beige of previous years. The new warm neutrals are deeper, infused with yellow-based earth, clay, sand and grain tones.

For an ultra fashionable look, these warm neutrals can be combined with turquoises and teals.

“What we’re seeing a lot of this year also is greys,” Jones said. “Grey is kind of the new beige.”

Fairly saturated greys are being used as neutrals, instead of beige, she said. These cool neutrals — ash greys, near blacks and green slate tones — are being used on walls, as well as the neutral accent colour with greens and vibrant reds.

The use of colour in people’s homes can help lift their spirits, Jones said. And people will soon be able to select a mood to paint their home in on CIL’s new website at www. cil.ca, which divides the colour palette into four mood groups — each representing a feeling.

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Beware the sidewalk ninja salmon One of the rights of spring warning of the emergence that I never look forward to is of the other, which makes a the emergence of the sidewalk collision probable when they ninja salmon. both cross the driveway.

What, you ask, is a sidewalk Many cyclists go “ninja” ninja salmon? by not using lights. They He’s (or she’s) the one who think that since they can see THE SPOKESMAN rides a bike on the sidewalk, traffic well enough without against the flow of traffic, with them, they can avoid being no lights. hit.

The ironic thing about SNSs is that But ninjas clearly don’t realize drivers they believe their behaviour keeps them cannot avoid hitting what they cannot see. safe. When, in fact, accident reports show Riding against the flow of traffic is that these bad riding habits result in the often justified by the fear of being hit most frequent and serious cyclist collifrom behind. sions.

Salmons prefer to see traffic coming Even more ironic, SNSs believe they at them. What these contra-flow cyclists can better view traffic by riding against need to know is that being hit from behind the flow, yet it’s their lack of visibility to is rare, and most collisions actually hapother road users that actually causes these pen at intersections. frequent collisions.

They also don’t realize that head-on Some people ride on the sidewalk simcollisions happen faster and with greater ply because they believe cyclists shouldn’t force, by riding against the flow, as be on the road. opposed to with traffic.

They liken a cyclist to a pedestrian on At intersections, drivers typically look a bike. But what they don’t understand is for oncoming traffic in the direction that that a cyclist, being a legitimate user of it is most likely to come. the transportation system, is protected by Which means they don’t look for trafall the rules that help keep motorists safe. fic in a direction where it is not expected Pedestrians are advised to walk on a to be. sidewalk, or when none exists, against the Drivers making turns, often do so flow of traffic. directly into the path of a cyclist riding The problem for a cyclist when they on the wrong side of the road, simply follow this line of reasoning, is that while because they’re not looking in that direca pedestrian can almost instantaneously tion. change direction by stepping to the side, a No one’s perfect. When I started ridcyclist, unable to move sideways quickly ing my bike to work 26 years ago, I was a enough, is much more likely to be hit.

SNS myself.

Another problem with sidewalk riding But, after a couple of close calls, I is the hidden driveway. When a drivechanged my ways. way is obscured, neither motorist nor Learn from my experience. Don’t be a the cyclist on the sidewalk will have any sidewalk ninja salmon. Be safe instead.

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The undercover agent of the auto world, it looks, works and lives what appears to be an ordinary life ...until called into action!

The new Ford Taurus is an award-winning full-sized family sedan. The Ford Taurus SHO, the focus of this review, looks the same and can do all the things a conventional Taurus can do, yet it’s a high-performance double (agent).

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some of which are not even available on much pricier vehicles. An outstanding passenger-protection system is also combined with style, performance and a high degree of comfort.

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2010 Ford Taurus looks like a family sedan but has a sporty performance.

sured by Ford purists.

The new Taurus SHO is a comeback car for Ford that captures the spirit of the ‘89 car. Power is provided by a new Ford-built

EcoBoost V-6 engine that also answers the fuel-efficiency and environmental concerns of today’s car buyer.

The 3.5-litre direct-injection, twin-turbocharged V-6 is the largest and most powerful of Ford’s new family of EcoBoost engines.

In addition to impressive power and a broad torque band, this EcoBoost engine also provides excellent fuel economy when compared to similar power normally aspirated engines. City fuel economy is rated at 12.3L/100 km and on the highway it can get 8.0L/100 km.

In the entry level front-drive Taurus, fuel economy is a little better at 11.6L/100 km in the city and 7.2L/100 km on the highway. Add all-wheel-drive and fuel consumption is the same.

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AdvanceTrac Electronic Stability Control and a shorter 3.16 to 1 final drive ratio helps provide even crisper acceleration.

The lengthy list of standard SHO equipment includes: the SYNC voiceactivated communications system (which now includes turn-by-turn route guidance), intelligent (door frame keypad) access and push-button start, dual-electronic climate control, MyKey (parental security), automatic high beams/rain sensing windshield wipers, auto-dimming interior and driver’s side mirrors, a Sony audio system, BLIS blind spot information system with Cross Traffic Alert and a rear view camera.

Taurus comes in SE, SEL and Limited editions in addition to SHO. The base price is $28,949 and SHO starts at $48,199.

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Somewhat conservative yet an elegant and attractive design, the new Taurus should be a good fit with its target market, the mature buyer and business person.

Apart from some discreet badges, the big wheels and rear spoiler are the most visible signs that it’s the SHO.

The Inside

Distinguishing features inside include leathertrimmed seats with Miko (made from recycled materials) suede inserts, a perforated leather-wrapped steering wheel, 10-way power seats, aluminum gas and brake pedals (adjustable), real aluminum trim, and there’s SHO branding on the floor mats and dash panel.

The leather seats look good, accommodate a fullsize frame and they have See Safety on page 27

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Safety: Taurus gets five-star rating Continued from page 26 both heating and cooling features.

The rear seats also come with heaters, leg room in both the front and back is good and the trunk is huge.

It’s a car that would be great to take on a long drive.

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The 2010 Taurus has an advanced crash safety structure that recently earned it a U.S. government five-star rating in front and side crash tests.

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MOTHER’S DAY

Missionary family gave Sammy the gift of life Husband and wife team call their adopted Thai toddler the ‘king of the family’

BY MICHELLE HOPKINS

our-year-old Sammy Falls comes skipping into Waves Coffee House in Steveston.

With a big toothy grin he said: “Are you my new friend, Michelle?”

It’s easy to see why Sheri and Brian Falls fell hopelessly in love with him.

When the Richmond couple decided to go to Thailand for a year to help set up an orphanage for HIV/AIDS orphans, they never dreamed they would come home with a son.

“Our children, Addison and Abraham, were 14 and 11 when we went there,” said 44-year-old Sheri. “We hadn’t considered adoption, we went there on a missionary journey to be den parents for a year.”

Within days of their arrival to the Abundant Life Home orphanage in Chonburi, about 90 minutes outside of Bangkok, they met five HIV-positive boys — ages 10 to 13 — who were now under their care. (Their parents either abandoned the boys or had died of AIDS).

“For the first few months, we took care of them just like our own children,” said Sheri. “We took them to school and to hospital and doctor visits.”

Then, three months later, the couple was asked if they could take in two very sick HIV-positive baby boys.

“Both were extremely sick with respiratory illnesses and for the first month I don’t think any of us had any sleep,” said Sheri, a McNair graduate. “Doctors didn’t hold much hope that the two boys would survive, but we couldn’t give up; we had already falling in love with them.”

Unfortunately, the youngest, Apilak, was so gravely ill that he couldn’t live with them.

One night, while laying in bed, Sheri and Brian spoke about adopting Sammy.

Even though they knew that to legally adopt a Thai child can be a frustrating and often difficult task, the couple was determined. (Initially, the Falls wanted to

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Sheri Falls plays with Sammy in the park. It took the family three years to adopt him.

adopt both babies, but the Thai governwhen he saw Sammy was negative,” said ment will not allow foreigners to adopt Brian. two children at one time unless they are “From what doctors told us, when siblings). babies are born to HIV/AIDS mothers “We weren’t even considering what it they live off their mothers immune sysmeant to adopt an HIV baby … it didn’t tem until their immune system kicks in,” matter, we had already said Sheri. “Amazingly fallen in love with enough, both Sammy him.” and Apilak re-tested Sammy eventually HIV-negative. (Apilak’s pulled through from mother died of AIDS his illness and started soon after giving birth thriving under the love to him). and attention of two Meanwhile, the doting older siblings, adoption process Brian said. stalled more than once.

SUBMITTED PHOTO They finished their Then, at six months old, Sammy was again Sheri Falls with Sammy as a baby. one-year commitment tested for the autoimto the orphanage in mune disease and found to be free of April 2007, but they were still nowhere HIV. near finalizing the adoption process.

“The pediatrician was blown away “The Thai adoption process kept

throwing up one hurdle after another … I think they wanted to see if we had staying power and really wanted Sammy,” said Sheri.

Time and again, the couple was told it was nearly impossible to adopt Sammy.

“Sammy had already been abandoned once by his mother, how could we abandone him?” said Sheri.

“The social worker we worked with did a great job,” said Brian.

A year turned into three and a half years. However, in that time, the family got to meet Sammy’s natural mother, a twenty-something mother of two other children.

“She came to see Sammy every few months, but since we’ve been back to Canada, we haven’t heard a word,” said Sheri. “But I’m not surprised because many Thai women live in such desperate poverty, they move from town to town for work and become very transient,” said Sheri.

At first, Sheri was concerned his natural mother might try to renege on her decision to allow them to adopt Sammy.

“In Thailand, a mother has eight months to change her mind,” said Sheri.

“So, you live in fear for months.”

Today, they regularly post photos of Sammy and the family on Facebook, in hopes that his biological mother will see them if she ever returns to the orphanage.

“I would love to keep in contact with her so she can see how healthy he is and how loved he is,” Sheri said.

Since the family returned in August 2009, Sammy has adjusted to his new home and country quite well.

“He has brought so much joy to our family,” Sheri said, as Brian nods and smiles. “We call him the king of the family. He’s full of life and loves people.”

Brian added: “He has changed our lives for the better.”

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It’s been a while since I moved to Richmond, yet still a day doesn’t pass that I don’t feel amazed at the wildlife in this city.

My first impression of Richmond was: There were lots of trees.

I remember how excited I was seeing so many trees on the way home from YVR. Right outside my estate, there are a couple of pine trees which are as tall as a five-story building and as wide as a two-seater couch.

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Several years ago, a thousand-year-old tree was on the verge of being axed because it hindered a redevelopment project.

It was, however, saved after the success of vigorous lobbying from several environmental groups. It’s one of the few trees of its size and age remaining in Hong Kong.

If Canadian trees are the first thing that impressed me, animals would be a close second.

Just two days ago, I bumped into a raccoon sneaking its way through a household’s garbage.

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Continued from page 29 “I can’t imagine life without Sammy,” said the 18-year-old.

“When he came into our

lives, we just couldn’t think of not having him as part of our family. He has become such a huge part of our lives … I love seeing Sammy’s

face when I wake up in the morning.”

Sheri interjects to add, “He is so smart. In Thailand, Sammy was learning three languages, Thai, Chinese and English.”

When asked what he loves to do with his mommy, Sammy said: “Go to the park and play with her.”

Meanwhile, this Mother’s Day will be especially memorable for the Falls family — it’s the first one with Sammy as their “official” son.

“The adoption papers came through August 5, 2009,” said Falls. “It actually fell on our 19th anniversary.

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Don’t jump to your dog’s beat For many dogs, jumping up on people entering their home (family members and guests) is part of their greeting routine.

This form of greeting is actually taught to dogs by humans, as it is not how dogs greet one another.

If in doubt, watch how your adult dog meets and greets a strange dog on the street or how he reunites with one of his old doggy friends from the park.

Jumping up is not a natural dog behaviour as a form of greeting, it is human taught and it does not necessarily mean happiness on the dogs part as many of us think.

Yes, the dog is happy when we get home, but he does not prove it by jumping up on us.

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How have we taught our dogs to do something that is not in their usual repertoire to do?

The same way we taught our dogs to sit on command or lie on command: we marked the behaviour with a motivator and then reinforced it daily.

When teaching the command “sit” we often use a treat to get our pup’s compliance. Puppy sits, we give him a treat and the pup in

short order learns the relevance of the command “sit”.

In jumping up, we did not use a treat but rather we used affection/attention as the motivator.

The first time the puppy put his front paws on us (and this was done to get closer to our faces to see us, not to greet) we shared affection with the pup like picking it up or talking to it or petting its head.

The fate of the jumping dog was sealed then and there.

The pup learned from the first time, that jumping up earned him our affection or at least our attention.

Even if you did not share outright affection with the pup in the form of petting, you most probably looked down at the pup when he jumped: that in a dog’s world is attention and is a motivator to a young pup to continue the behaviour.

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WOMEN WALKING & TALKING EXERCISES FOR THE BODY AND THE SOUL Exercising 30 minutes a day, either in a row or broken up, is beneficial to your health

We encourage all women to come and participate with us. Join us in these FREE drop in guided lunch hour walk every Thursday at 12:00pm from April 15 – July 29, 2010. (Rain or Shine) We are convinced that the value of these walks will energize your body and build a sense of bonding.

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So verbally reprimanding the dog for jumping is actually counter productive in stopping jumping and actually helps to reinforce the jumping rather than eradicate it.

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As with all training, repetitions are important, so don’t just do this when coming home from work but do a practice session with your dog where you enter your home 10 times in a row and ignore the jumping but treat and praise for standing to greet you.

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It is important, however, to stand utterly still just inside your door, claiming your space and wait out your dog’s jumping.

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A goal from Troy Stretcher helped launch a comeback that just fell short for his team at last weekend’s 2010 Male Under 17 B.C. Cup in 100 Mile House.

The Richmond blueliner scored the second of two goals in a 30-second span as the Leafs nearly erased a three-goal deficit in a 5-4 loss to the Canucks in the championship game.

Stretcher was one of three Richmond Minor grads to play in the five-day tournament. He was joined by Turner Popoff and Brayden Low. The trio played for the Greater Vancouver Canadians of the B.C. Major Midget Hockey League last season. In 2009, they helped the Richmond Blues finish second at the Bantam “AAA” Provincial Championships.

The U17 B.C. Best Ever Cup featured the top 120 male hockey players born in 1994 from across the province.

They were selected based on six District Camps. Forty-six players will be invited to a Provincial Development Camp this summer where they will be further evaluated as candidates for Team Pacific (B.C./ Alberta) to participate in the World Under 17 Hockey Challenge.

The B.C. Hockey Male Under 17 High Performance Program is an introduction

to international high performance hockey which involves a series of short term camps and competitions just as national teams are exposed to it at a higher level.

In addition, the Under 17 program is a pre-cursor to the well-established Hockey Canada Program of Excellence, consisting of Canada’s Under 18, World Junior and men’s national teams.

Notable B.C. U17 High Performance Program graduates include Duncan Keith (2000), Brent Seabrook (2001) and Gilbert Brule (2003).

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Another former member of the Richmond Bantam AAA Blues was the Vancouver Giants top pick in last week’s Western Hockey League Bantam Draft.

Forward Anthony Ast spend much of his minor hockey career in Richmond before shifting over to the Burnaby Winter Club last season.

Ast, a 5-foot-8, 165-pound centre was taken 19th overall by the Giants.

“Anthony is a goal scorer who doesn’t mind paying the price to get those goals, he plays well in traffic, he is a skilled player with good speed, he blocks shots and is a good character player who is difficult to play against,” said Giants director of player personnel Jason Ripplinger.

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INDEX Notices ........................................................................1000 Family Announcements ........................1119 Employment ........................................................1200 Education ................................................................1400 Special Occasions...........................................1600 Marketplace .........................................................2000 Children .....................................................................3000 Pets & Livestock...............................................3500 Health ..........................................................................4000 Travel & Recreation ....................................4500 Business & Finance ......................................5000 Legals ............................................................................5500 Real Estate .............................................................6000 Rentals.........................................................................6500 Personals...................................................................7000 Service Directory ............................................8000 Transportation ..................................................9000

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WIDE WEB FLEXO PRESSMEN/HELPERS EXTRUDER OPERATORS BAG MACHINE ADJUSTERS

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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 71 (Comox Valley)

A Richmond bag mfr has several perm, F/T openings for the above positions. The ideal candidate will be a grade 12 graduate, speak and write English, be physically fit, have a mechanical aptitude, have some experience in these positions, be willing to do shift work (7 day operation) and have their own car. Starting wage depending on experience. Excellent benefit package.

DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTION, STUDENT SERVICES The school district enrolls approximately 8,200 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 and is located 100 km north of Nanaimo on the East Coast of Vancouver Island. We are currently searching for a Director of Instruction, Student Services. The position is effective August 1, 2010. For more details about this career opportunity and how to apply, please visit our website http:/ /sd71.bc.ca/hr/jobs.php A complete application package must be received at the School Board Office no later than by 12:00 p.m.

(Pacific time) on Monday, April 19, 2010. Late re´sume´s will not be accepted.

Reply in confidence to: Ralph Schnitzer, Bulldog Bag Ltd., 13631 Vulcan Way, Richmond, V6V 1K4, or fax to 604-273-9927, or email to rschnitzer@bulldogbag.com.

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR of CARE

INGLEWOOD is a 235-bed long term/complex care facility. The Associate Director of Care position (DOC) reports to the Director of Care and is responsible and accountable to provide leadership in all aspects of nursing care services, including ensuring adherence to standards, policies, procedure and, legislated and licensing requirements. Must be a skilled MDS and Point Click Care user with ability to champion and coach nursing staff.

Organizes and chairs committees such as Infection Control and Qmentum; produces reports for the facility as well as for the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority.

Evaluates and disciplines staff; responsible for ordering various types of supplies and dealing with vendors.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing and eligible for BC Registration. Minimum of three years’ experience combined with managing staff. A certificate in gerontology preferred.

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FARM LABOURER REQUIRED for seasonal work. Duties: Sorting and packaging of fruit, some heavy lifting required.

Preference for those with previous experience in a farm setting. Min. 40 hrs/wk., $9.14/hr. Email to: canwestfarms@yahoo.ca

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ATTENTION STUDENTS/ SUMMER WORK

Flex sched. $16.25 base-appt, cust. sales/service, conditions apply, no exp needed, will train.

Call 604-676-0446 or www.summeropenings.ca/ve EXPERIENCED SCHEDULER required for local school bus company. Applicant must have strong customer service background, dispatch experience, and working knowledge of the GVRD. Strong English skills a must.

Computer skills (Windows, MS Office) necessary.

Email resume to cory@lynchbuslines.com or Fax: (604) 439-1941

Granite/Marble Carver

Universal Granite is looking for experienced Granite/ Marble Carver. Permanent full time position located in Richmond at 1411 Valmont Way. Wage $23 to $26 per hr. depending on experience.

Must have 5 years experience in granite industry.

Please send resume and related job experience to universalgranite@telus.net or contact us at 604-270-9542

General Employment

MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR MID ISLAND FOREST OPERATION THE COMPANY Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results. We are currently seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to join our Mid Island Forest Operation located in Campbell River , B.C. THE POSITION We require an individual with a minimum 10 years of heavy duty mechanical experience. You possess coastal experience in your profession, a comprehensive knowledge of air and hydraulic systems and understand the necessity for the timely repair and turnaround of mobile equipment.

Amongst your peers and those who report to you, you are considered to be a good leader with excellent communication skills. Shift work is not a problem for you.

QUALIFICATIONS You are a highly motivated individual who recognizes the v a l u e o f a te a m - or i e n t ed approach in the performance of this challenging position. You bring to the job an exceptional safety record, a good working knowledge of applicable occupational health & safety regulations and a willingness to work with Western Forest Products in reaching its safety and production objectives. Well developed computer skills are an asset for this position.

We offer a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefit package. If you believe you possess the skills and qualifications we require, please reply in confidence by Friday, May 21, 2010, to: Western Forest Products Inc. Human Resource Department 435 Trunk Road , 3rd Floor Duncan, B.C. V9L 2P9 Fax: (250) 748-3711 E-mail: resumes@westernforest.com As only short list candidates will be contacted, we thank you in advance for your interest.

Skollsberg Enterprises Ltd. a co-packing plant in Richmond is seeking an enthusiastic person for our team. Duties include assisting in food production, packaging, shipping & receiving.

Must have a positive attitude and take initiative. No exp. needed.

Food safe, BC driver’s licence an asset. Some heavy lifting req’d.

Full time, starting wage $13.00/hr.

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DRIVER WANTED: Terrific career opportunity with growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects using NDT. No Exp. Needed!! Extensive paid travel, meal allowance, benefits pkg.

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HUDSON BAY RAILWAY, an OmniTRAX, Inc. managed company, owns and operated over 800 miles of track through Manitoba to the Hudson Bay, is seeking candidates who have the knowledge and desire to work out of The Pas, MB in the following positions.

GENERAL FOREMAN Mechanical: Directs, administrates and oversees all the activities of the Mechanical department locally; supports the policies, goals and objectives as established.

Locomotive Machinist: Inspects, troubleshoots, performs preventive maintenance and installation of locomotive mechanical systems and equipment (diesel engine, wheels/truck repair and air brake).

Locomotive Electrician: Inspects, troubleshoots, performs preventive maintenance and installation of locomotive electrical wiring and equipment (motors, generators and lighting).

Roadmaster (Gillam, MB): serves as the territory lead, responsible for the planning of all track-related activities including priorities, performance expectations, metrics and measurements.

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3508 3050

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3508

Dogs

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Dogs

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Appliances

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Surrey

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Industrial/ Commercial

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North Vancouver

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Okanagen/ Interior

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May 9 - 15

Aries March 21 - April 19: Continue to chase money.You can start new projects lateTuesday onward, especially in earnings, possessions, rote learning and sensual gratification. You’re raring to go Sunday eve into Tuesday – your energy and charisma will surge upward. But this might be slightly too soon, unless you’re charging in to fix a past matter. (Still, take care Sunday – Monday’s far better. A hint: the matter you fix or correct involves your own past actions and/or a romance or creative project.) Communications or short trips succeed very nicely Friday/Saturday! A big chore will complete by late July.

Cancer June 21-July 22: Someone who cares about you will “come through” now (or did last week). Recent delays end Tuesday. Career or business ideas/urges that come to you early week will help solve an ongoing problem, but new ideas might fail – wait for June’s inspiration.Your hopes and popularity soar Wednesday/ Thursday – happiness blesses you! A new friendship or love might begin, but if it starts Wednesday, it has money and status difficulties. Retreat, rest and contemplate Friday/Saturday. This summer will bring huge new career/status and domestic events: reading, talking now will “prepare” you.

Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: Partnership urges find fertile ground Sunday to Tuesday – but it’s uncertain whether a relationship formed would last, or fall prey to future indecision. If you take a consequential step Wednesday or before mid-morning Thursday, it could prevent partnership, marriage or a contractual agreement. After this, all’s good. Recent delays end Tuesday, especially in legal, valuation, investment, sexual, commitment, health and lifestyle areas. You might make a decision you’ve been mulling over for a long time. Foreign travel, law, education, publishing, culture arise late week – love, too!

Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: Romance, creativity, a general “lucky touch” – these continue all week – and even better, the delays and indecision that have marked this area end now (technically, Tuesday afternoon). A new romance (creative project, etc.) might begin now, perhaps mid-week – one that starts after Thursday morning is better than one that begins earlier. Sunday morning’s happy, but use this eve through Tuesday to rest, gather your energies – and to work on security or domestic problems – Monday might bring a big solution here!

Intimacy, commitment, an investment might lure you Friday/Saturday: careful!

Taurus April 20-May 20: Your energy and magnetism remain high and now, at last, you can apply them to forward-going projects. Rest and think Sunday eve through Tuesday. Think especially about property, family and security matters – you might gain an insight Monday (or as you wake Tuesday morn) into solving a problem or friction in these zones. (Solutions will “take effect” in four weeks.) Wednesday onward, contemplate no longer – act! Love, partners, cooperators respond well Wednesday morning. Use the p.m. to prune or “edit” extraneous material. Chase money Friday/Saturday – keep it short term.

Leo July 23-Aug. 22: Recent delays end in career and business areas, although they remain in legal, international and intellectual zones. (Sunday-Tuesday shows this.) The courage, the impulsiveness, and the anger – and the sensual magnetism – you’ve possessed since last autumn will dissipate soon (early June) so if you’re going to make war or love, better hurry! By June, you’ll morph into a mere reasonable, money-hungry mortal. Be ambitious Wednesday/ Thursday – in an odd way, ambition is your salvation now. Happiness comes Friday/Saturday – flirtations, friends arrive. Hopes are prescient.

Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: Tackle old chores Sunday eve to Tuesday. This is your opportunity to really clean up an ongoing mess in your life, especially Monday.

Relationships remain your primary concern all week – delays and indecision end here now. However, if you charge into a new bond (or sign a contract, etc.) before Thursday noon, it could interfere with your work or health. Act after this. Mysteries, secrets, research, the occult, deep attractions, intimacy, heavy finances, debts and investments arise Friday/Saturday. All’s smooth here, but the long-range future could hold a disappointment: be slow to commit!

Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: Early this week, a talk or e-mail can solve a long-standing “war” with another – Monday especially, all day! If there is no enemy, or no competitive struggle, then there might be a long-standing attraction. Again, Monday’s communication benefits this!

Recent delays end Tuesday, especially in home, security, realty and similar zones. (But be patient: act after Thursday morning, not before.) Rest, recuperate, Wednesday/ Thursday. Your mood lifts mildly Friday/Saturday as you begin to notice beauty, begin to sense romance. But be a bit skeptical of romance, until late July.

Gemini May 21-June 20: You can see how the future intertwines with your past, Sunday to Tuesday.

Many Geminis are virtual hermits now, after more than a decade of relationship struggles. You might as well remain one, for 2010 favours career and business advancement, and your best relationships will be with bosses, VIPs, kids and parents. You’ll get a wee shot of flirty happiness June to September, then the oyster of love clams up on you again. In 2011, January to June, your popularity and optimism will soar, and light romance will please! For now, remain hopeful yet skeptical. You’ll succeed late week!

Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: Delays end Tuesday, especially in intellectual, educational, publishing, legal, cultural, travel and love zones. A sexual attraction (which might arise early week) is a thing of your past, not your future. The same might be said of an investment or large financial action. Either act decisively Monday, or let it go. Those intellectual, educational (et al) things arise very successfully Wednesday/Thursday, as long as you aren’t sporting an Achilles heel – e.g., have something to hide, or are carrying around a crime like a leather bag of rocks. Be ambitious Friday/Saturday.

Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: Romantic, speculative (gambling) and creative urges arrive Sunday eve through Tuesday – enjoy the beauty, and Monday’s sweet success! Tackle chores all week, especially Wednesday/Thursday. Soon (late next week) you’ll enter an opportunity-laden time – you’ll need to be “light” then, not weighed down by unfinished business, tasks, etc. Relationships flow smoothly enough Friday/Saturday, but it’s not a good time (actually, not good right to late July) to commit to a long-term bond, marry, form a partnership, etc. It’s a fine time to make a work-money agreement, though.

Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: You can take a bold, successful money-work step – or solve an important money-work problem – early week (especially Monday).

It somehow involves the last six or seven months. Delays and indecision end in communications and travel matters mid-week. A new travel, paperwork, mail or e-mail project could begin now – Thursday’s best (after 9 a.m. PDT, after noon EDT). Settle into home, family, a restful stance Friday/Saturday – all’s fine, it’s a good time for gardening, etc. But don’t take on or start big things (renovations, buying a home, etc.) before late July – disappointment lurks in these. timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014

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Homestay

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Sports & Imports

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6595

Shared Accommodation

6595-55

Richmond

2 BR to share, hardwood floors, fresh paint. pool, $500. nr Steveston. Prefer n/s, 604-272-5528 or cell 604-562-4673 QUIET, CLEAN, large furn’d rm, prkg, np suit mature working male $500 incl utils/net, 604-277-6002

3 BR W Ladner. 2 bath, wood & gas fp, 5 appls, 1800sf, double garage, patio & yard, nr schools ns, pet neg. $2150, 604-940-8015 STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN No Qualification - Low Down CHILLIWACK – 9557 Williams St, 3 bdrm, 2 baths, cozy HOUSE on 49x171’ lot, excellent investment property in heart of town, close to shops & schools................ $888/M VANCOUVER – 558 Taylor St, 1 bdrm + den, 2 level TOWNHOME, nr GM Place, 1.5% Finance $988/M

PITT MEADOWS -11860 Springdale Dr. 4 Bdrm, 3 Bath FAMILY HOUSE Appliances, huge family room, f/p, fully fenced back yard, garage, close to West Coast Express, Schools & shops..............$1988/M CLOVERDALE – 6965 - 192nd St, 6 bdrms, 5 baths NEW HOUSE with 3 suites + BIG income potential, all new appliance, w/d, f/p ....$2,688/M Call Kristen 604 435-5555 or 786-4663

www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca

6565

Office/Retail Rent

FOR LEASE, Office Space 270 sqft avail July 1, 621 sqft avail June 1st .

4840 Delta Street, Ladner.

2nd, elevator & sec indoor prkng, Ph: Gertie 1-250-247-7242 or cell 604-306-4563

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

1 BACH SUITE own entry, n/p, n/s, #5 & Bird Rd., Full bath, $650 incl utils. Avail Now 604-377-2521 1 BDRM bsmt, n/s, n/p, shrd w/d, incl hydro & gas, $750. Avail June 1, #4 & Shell, Call 604-244-7231 1 BR bsmt, suit 1 person, av now, new home, prkg, n/p, n/s, incl’s utils. $800 778-389-9890 2 BR bsmt, reno’d, W. Richmond, $875 includes hydro. No w/d, ns/ np, avail NOW. 604-274-2148.

BACH SUITE, prkg, #3/Blundell, ns, np, $575 incls. Avail now, 604-241-7270; 604-649-5478 RCHMD 1 br side ste, utils incl, no pets, n/s, very quiet Ironwood Plaza $750 Jun 1. 604-272-1516

6615

Wanted To Rent

QUIET FAMILY needs 4 bdrm+ home in Gtr Van Area. N/S N/P call: 250-688-0486

Do You Need to Rent Your Property?

3 Lines 3 Times

$

35

Place Your Ad On-line at https://webads.van.net or call 604-630-3300

1997 HONDA CRV blk, 176 k, ac abs, auto, AWD, pwr pkg, alarm, 1 owner $5800. 604-987-0520 2004 HYUNDAI Sonata, immac, loaded, luxury version. Only 69km, 1 year warr. remaining, drk grey w/tinted rear, blk leather int, 4 snows, 1 owner, paid 35k, now $13k, obo. call 604-926-1206

2004 VOLVO v70-T5-5spd, 101,000km, 1 owner, blk on blk leather, loaded, like new-no accid, $17,900 604-922-8081 2004 GMC SIERRA 3/4 SLE 4x4, 160km, loaded, good cond. $14,000, obo. call 604-880-0613

2006 NISSAN Pathfinder LE, f/l, gray, lthr heated seats, s/roof, local, 1 owner, no accidents.

140ks, $17,798. 604-561-5818

9160

Sports & Imports

2007 HYUNDAI Accent 34km, $8900 obo! Serviced by North Van. Hyundai. Warr. remaining.

Auto., 2 doors, silver, p/b, p/w.

Call 604-725-0865.

CHOICE CARPET CLEANING Free Est.! Guaranteed Work!

604-897-6025, 778-688-0117

8055

Cleaning

EXP CLEANING ladies avail 7 days/wk. Bonded. Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond 604-928-0025 LIDIA’S EUROPEAN Cleaning.

Res/Com. Specializing in detail cleaning. Bonded. 604-541-9255 Sister Team office/hse cleaning.

We will make your house sparkle.

15 yrs exp. $25/hr. 604 306-5993

8060

Concrete

2006 HONDA Civic DX Coupe $11,999. Auto, PWR Locks & Windows, heated mirrors, digital dash, 4 new tires, new brakes, Honda Serviced. NO Accidents.

100k. Great on gas, many extras.

Coq. Call ★ 604-868-3128

Electrical

9515

Boats

WANTED. 10, 12 or 14 foot aluminum boat, with or without motor or trailer. 604-319-5720

Trailers/Tents/ Campers

1971 DUTCH SWINGER, 14 ft, North Shore, clean, dry, asking $1,150. 604-831-4545 2006 2 BR, 39 ft, 2 slides, queen bed, front bunks, $28,000 obo.

604-522-5213

Established 1963

WE LOVE SMALL JOBS All Work Guar. 604 220-8347 www.HighOutletElectric.ca

#22047

8087

Excavating

# 1 BACKHOE, EXCAVATOR & BOBCAT

8075

Drywall

*Drywall * Taping * Texture * Stucco*Painting * Steel stud framing Quality Home 604-725-8925 GOLD STAR DRYWALL Boarding, taping & textures. Also wall and floor tiles. 604-418-8516

8080

Electrical

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 service call. Insured. Lic # 89402. Fast same day service guaranteed. We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

8020

Blinds & Draperies

604-244-9446

8130

Handyperson

TRUSTED HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Motorhomes/RVs

2006 CEDAR Creek, 5th Wheel, 30ft. Rear living, br. slide). Fully loaded. 21ft add a room under the awning & enclosed storage area under the pin. Central vac. w/kick plate. A ns & np unit. Slide out pantry & 2 way fridge (Electrical/ Propane), 10 gal water heater (electric/propane), outside shower, Thermostat fantastic breeze control fans in br & living, thermopane windows & tinted. 4 holding tanks; fresh water, black water & 2 grey water (large 1 for toilet & shower & 20 gal for kitchen. tanks can be heated during winter/late fall operations. $34,900 obo Vernon Call Jerry 1-250-558-7836

8155

Landscaping

FULL LANDSCAPING & yard work. Rock walls, paving stones, concrete walkways, Allan block, fencing, new lawns, ponds & stairs. Reas rates 604-985-8270 MAGNOLIA LANDSCAPE Service, fence installation, yard renovations, excavation, Irrigation. 604-214-0661

8160

Lawn & Garden

All types of Garden Services

one mini, drainage, landscaping, stump / rock / cement / oil tank removal.

Water / sewer line, 24 hours Call 341-4446 or 254-6865

ovaccontracting@hotmail.com 604-671-0626 / 604-522-5991

Danny 604.307.7722

EDGEMONT GUTTERS

★ 778-231-8332 ★

All Your Concrete Needs

L & L CONCRETE. All types: Stamped, Waterproofing, Wash & Sealing Larry 778-882-0098

Gutters

• Sales & Installation of 5’’ Continuous Gutter • Minor Repairs • Cleaning

STAMPED CONCRETE

30 yr exp. Quality workmanship Fully insured

8125

LICENSED, BONDED RESIDENTIAL/INDUSTRIAL GUARANTEED WORK Reg #91779

Strata & Comm Lawn Mtnce Hedge Trimming • Sod Installs Certified Alan Block Installer Renos • Paint • Crown Molding Tile • Laminate • Hardwood All Work Guaranteed

*Patios, Pool Decks, *Sidewalks Driveways *Forming *Finishing * Re & Re

1996 RUSTLER 5th Wheel Bunkhouse, sleeps 8, A/C, awning, ext shower, bunks, tons of storage. $8450. Langley. 604-881-4566

9522

9540

8080

Carpet Cleaning

Trailers/Tents/ Campers

2008 TOYOTA Yaris RS 4 dr, auto, pwr pkg, 34 k, 4 snows, ext warranty $14,500 604-990-0851

HOME SERVICES 8035

9540

NEED CHEAP AUTOBODY ? www.cheapautobody.ca 604-341-7738

2000 CHEV Silverado 1500, 4x4, black, fully loaded, exc cond, 152K, $9,995 obo. 604-583-0218

2005 PONTIAC Pursuit, blue, 5 spd, 56 K, 4 dr, gd cond, moving, must sell $4,500. 778-340-0728

RENTALS 6508

Scrap Car Removal

9145

Auto Miscellaneous

THE CAR WRANGLER

9110

Collectibles & Classics

Summer Special

10% Discount

15% Off Regular Garden Maintenance

604-878-5232

Call 604-273-3249

SINCE 1997

OVAC Contracting Ltd.

8090

Fencing/Gates

THE FENCE GUY ★ Insured ★ B.C.T.Q Tradesmen 1994 Call Dave 604-781-9110

S&S LANDSCAPING LTD.

❏ Cedar Fence Installation Call 604-275-3158 West Coast Cedar Installations Custom fencing, decking & more 604-244-8824, Cell: 604-788-6458

8020

Blinds & Draperies

PERFECT FABRICS • 1,000+ unique patterns!

Ideal for designer homes! European, high quality, professional home decorative fabrics and unique accessories.

Environmentally friendly fabrics, custom designs, garden-style collections, children’s prints and much more. International quality certification. All fabrics are 300cm wide, with firewall, antibacterial, antistatic and odor remover. By appointment, call:

604-565-2424 ● perfectfabrics@gmail.com

HANDYMAN SERVICES

Tree Topping, Clean-Up, Planting, Trimming, Power Raking, Aeration, etc. • Westside & Eastside

Property Repairs, Fences, Painting, Gutters Cleaned, Power Washing.

Comm/Res. Free Est. Peter 604-418-9404 Rmd.

Beaudry & Father Handymen Services General Repairs, Painting, Plumbing Reasonable Hourly Rate, References Available Satisfaction Guaranteed Call Richard 604-345-9799 HANDYMAN - framing, decks, tiles, hardwood, roof repair. Total additions & basements. Ken 778-773-6251 or 604-455-0740

8155

Landscaping

T&L

INC. Landscaping, Excavation & Demos turf, ponds, garden beds, irrigation, retaining walls, bobcat, hedges, concrete/paved patios/walkways, jack hammering, concrete cutting, delivery/hauls, drainage/sewer/water, complete yard redevelopments and strata contracts

778-885-5009

For anything Yard Related!

WE ARE A YEAR-ROUND BUSINESS

604-818-6958 GARDEN Cleanup, lawncutting, power rake, hedging, pruning, power washing. 604-273-3249

Gardening Services 21 yrs exp.

Tree topping, West & Eastside & Rmd. Michael 604-240-2881 HEDGES TRIMMED LAWNS CUT FREE ESTIMATES 604-274-9656 LAWN CUTTING FERTILIZING

Maintenance Call for Free Aerating Local resident, 38 yrs. 604-943-0043

LAWN MOWING, spring cleanup, power raking. Reas. rates, will beat any price! Call 604-961-0278

The Richmond News May 7, 2010 A39

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604-630-3300

PAINTING

GARBAGE/JUNK REMOVAL

TREE SERVICE

Cedargreen Painting

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To place your ad call

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Residential • Commercial Interior • Exterior Condo/Townhouse Specials Free Estimates • Insured Clean, Professional Service

MAGNOLIA TREE SERVICE, LANDSCAPE & FENCE INSTALATIONWCB Insured

604-263-7502

“HAUL ANYTHING…BUT DEAD BODIES!”

FREE ESTIMATES

• Dangerous Tree Removal • Hedge Trimming • Pruning • Land Clearing • Soil

24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE 604-214-0661

DRAINAGE & EXCAVATING ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖

See us in the Yellow Pages

Commercial/Residential Drainage Repairs Ditch Infills & Culverts Installed Broken Driveways Removed Sand, Gravel & Topsoil Deliveries 30 years experience

FREE ESTIMATE: 604-278-5014

HANDYMAN

HOME SERVICES ®

HANDI MAN HARV Repairs • Construction “and a host of other things” Call Harv at 604-619-0936

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

• Kitchens • Bathrooms • Basements • Decks • Stairs • Arborite • Tiling • Lino Flooring • Electrical • Plumbing • Doors • Mouldings • Sub Trades

Cell: 604-880-1245 Bus: 604-943-9777 Est. 1972 Keith Johnston Div. K&E Ent. Ltd.

CALL OUR EXPERTS

RENOVATIONS & REPAIRS

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To place your ad in “Call the Experts” call our Sales Experts at 604-630-3300

Basements • Additions • Decks • Stairs 25 years Experience • Fully Licensed & Insured Full Renovation & Design Services

604.690.6456

HOME SERVICES 8180

Home Services

BE COOL! Talk to Someone You Trust.

CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING Sears also installs ROOFING, WINDOWS, WINDOW COVERINGS & CARPETING

604-278-5542 ext 213

24 HOURS 1-800-4-MY-HOME • (1-800-469-4663)

8185

Moving & Storage

B&Y MOVING Experienced Movers ~ 2 Men $50 ~ • Includes all Taxes • Licenced & Insured • Efficient & Reliable

Moving & Storage

8185

ABBA MOVERS, bsmt clean 1-4 ton Lic, ins’d up$35/hr, 2 men $45.

7 day honest 506-7576, 986-4350

Painting/ Wallpaper

8195

AAA PRECISION PAINTING Interior/Exterior Excellent Prices

Free Est/Written Guarantee Insured/WCB

778-881-6096

D&M PAINTING

Interior/Exterior Specialist Many Years Experience Fully Insured Top Quality, Quick Work Free Estimate

604-724-3832

FAIRWAY PAINTING

Fully Insured 20 years experience Call 604Free Estimates INTERIOR & EXTERIOR SPECIALS

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604-708-8850

CASH N’ CARRY CARTAGE • Gnarly Old Dude with trailer • Cheap n’ Easy • Call Ramblin’ Ryan

604-725-7102

DENALI PAINTING − Int. & Ext. Reliable, Insured, WCB. Free Est Seniors Discount. 778 320-4438 RONALDO PAINTING (1981) * Interior/Exterior: Fair prices * Master quality & service.

778-881-6478

8205

Paving/Seal Coating

ALLEN Asphalt, concrete, brick, drains, foundations, walls, membranes 604-618-2304/ 820-2187

8220

Plumbing

1ST CALL Plumbing&Heating Ltd Local, Prompt & Professional.

Lic’d, Bonded, Ins. 604-868-7062

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

Water Lines (without digging) Sewer Lines (without digging) Install. Drain tiles. 604-739-2000

8225

Power Washing

Edgemont Building Maintenance • Power Washing • Window Cleaning • Gutter Cleaning

604-244-9446 Established 1963

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

Total Renos, Additions Build New Homes Kitchens, baths, drywall, painting, new garage, roofs, decks, driveways - asphalt, concrete or pavers, drain tiles, landscaping, excavating 604-985-8270 www.a-diamondhome.com ★ BATHROOM SPECIALIST★ Tiles, tub, vanity, plumbing, paint framing. From start to finish. Over 20 yrs exp. Peter 604-715-0030 CABINETS, FLOORING, carpentry, int/ext painting Work guaranteed & insured 604-276-8552

Roofing

8250

Roofing

ACE OF TRADES

Complete Renovations Plumbing Electrical Master Carpenter Painting Wallpapering Kitchen/ Bathroom designer & installer Floors Ceramic Tiles Drywall 25 yrs. exp. $30/hr Mark Local Cell: 778-889-9918

Save Your Dollars

•Residential Roofing •Siding and Window Installations •Aluminum Awnings and Railings •Rain Gutter Replacements •Drainage Installations and Repairs

778-737-0800

Member BBB - Member RCABC Full Liability Coverage and WCB Designated Project Managers and Third Party Inspections

www . renorite . com PLUMBERS

8250

RenoRite BATHS * KITCHENS * SUITES & MORE Moon Const Building Services.

Specialize in Concrete, Forming & Framing. Call Patrick 218-3064 PRP RENOVATIONS. Kitchens, baths, tiling, flooring, painting, plumbing, gutters 604-764-0399

Call 604-327-3086 for a free estimate Quote code 1969 for a 5% discount

JJ Roofing

VANCAN GENERAL Contractors Serving the Lower Mainland Over 20 yrs, Roofing, painging, reno’s, Free Est. Call Ben 604-644-1401

10% lower than any other written estimate

Roofing

All Season Roofing

Re-Roofing & Repairs Specialists 20 year Labour Warranty available

604-591-3500

A Save on Roofing - specialize in ★refoof ★ repair★ WCB Free est.

10% discount 778-892-1266

Eastcan Roofing & Siding Ltd. 10% Discount: Re-Roof, Repair, Gutter. WCB. BBB. 604-562-0957

8255

Rubbish Removal

604-726-6345 Specializing in Torch-on new & reroofing, asphalt shingles, cedar shake & tar & gravel conversions.

ROOFKING ROOF & BUILDING SEALING LTD.

Student Works Disposal & Recycling

Trips to the dumps start at

$50

With 17 cubic yard trucks

John 778-288-8009 Call anytime

Free Est.: 604-377-3854

A Eastwest Roofing & Siding Re-roofing, Gutter, Free Est, BBB Member, 10% disc, Seniors Disc, 604-812-9721, 604-783-6437

Prompt & Courteous House, Garden & Garage Waste Service For Free Quote or Appt. call Mike at 604-241-7141

DISPOSAL BINS 10 - 40 yard bins. Lowest rates! disposalking.com 604-306-8599 RUBBISH & CAR REMOVAL Free Estimates 604-214-0661

8300

Stucco

J. PEARCE STUCCO CONTRACTING. Residential / Commercial. 604-761-6079

Tree Services

All Round Tree Service Ltd. Prof work & fully insured & WCB ★tree pruning★ removal★ hedge trimming. ★ Cert. Arborist, I.S.A. Free est. 604-273-4025

• Repairs • Reroof • New Roof SENIORS DISCOUNT WCB & Fully Insured

Rubbish Removal

★Mike’s Haul-Away & Disposal ★

8315

www.crownresidentialroofing.com

Quality Home Reno’s We do it right. kitchen, baths, additions, bsmts, licensed & insured. 25 yrs exp. 604-690-6456

8250

A North West Roofing Specialist in Re-Roofing & Repair, Free Est 10% disc, BBB, WCB, Liability Insured. Jag 778-892-1530

8255

★ASK DISCOUNT RUBBISH★ Best Prices, Yard, House/Const, Demo. 7 days Ray, 604-727-6153

Tree Removal - Stump Grinding Branch Chipping * Free Est. * WCB Local resident, 34 yrs. 604-943-0043

8335

Window Cleaning

Edgemont Building Maintenance • Power Washing • Window Cleaning • Gutter Cleaning

604-244-9446 Established 1963

A40 May 7, 2010 The Richmond News

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SALE ENDS MAY 24, 2010 BRING IN YOUR CREDIT CARD 2005 Pontiac Grand Am

STATEMENT AND WE’LL HELP YOU PAY IT! O.A.C. 2004 Chrysler Sebring

2008 Kia Spectra

4-DR SEDAN SE, WHITE $9,995

4DR SEDAN, RED, LXI, LOADED $11,995

4DR GL FWD 2.0L, MANUAL, WHITE $10,995

Stock #PE1111A

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$7,674

2008 Kia Magentis

BLOWOUT

2006 Hyundai Tuscon

2005 Chrysler Pacifica

4DR SDN AUTO LX, GRAY $17,995

LEATHER SEAT, POWER LIFTGATE, LOADED $18,995

Stock #PA1001

Stock #R167918A

$12,682

2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT

$17,444 Stock #PC1151

2009 Dodge Journey

Stock #PC1079

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2008 Jeep Wrangler 4WD 2DR SAHARA, BLACK, MANUAL $25,995

$22,307 Stock #G148252A

Stock #PA1033

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2009 Jeep Liberty

2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT

$22,585

4DR WGN SXT, BLACK,DUAL POWER DOR, 4 SPEED AUTOMATIC $28,995

4WD 2DR X, GREEN, AUTOMATIC, INFINITY SOUND GROUP, FREEDOM TOP $26,995

Stock #PC1167

Stock #L138200A

$20,530

2007 Jeep Wrangler

4DR WGN SXT, DUAL POWER DOOR, DVD, 6 SPEED AUTO, BLACK $27,995

4DR MID-SIZE PASSENGER CAR, SILVER, NO RECALL ON ME $26,995

4WD 4 DR UNLIMITED X YELLOW, POWER GROUP, TOW GROUP

Stock #PC1169

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$28,995

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$22,035

2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie

4WD 4DR SLT BLACK, V8/4.7L $32,995

4WD QUAD CAB 140.5” LARAMIE, BLACK, SUNROOF, LEATHER SEATS, GPS $34,995

Stock #PE1138

Stock #PC1173

$27,858

Stock #PE1142

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2008 JEEP WRANGLER

2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid No Recalls on Me

2009 Dodge Durango

4WD 4DR ROCKY MOUNTAIN, WHITE $26,995

$17,080

$20,008

$21,178

$20,896

LEATHER SEAT, SUNROOF $20,995

$16,993

$18,389

2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT

$12,290

2007 Jeep Compass Limited 4x4

Stock #PC1097

$15,291

4WD EXT CAB SXT, RED, 3.7L/V6 MANUAL, POWER SEAT $24,995

4WD QUAD CAB 140.5”, SILVER, SXT GROUP, TX4 GROUP, CHROME EDITION GROUP $26,995

Stock #D564804A

4 DR MID-SIZE PASSENGER, GRAY, FULLY LOADED $24,995

4WD 4 DR 4.6L XLT BEIGE $22,995

2008 Dodge Ram 1500 SXT

Stock #PA1002

$10,869

$22,995

2008 Dodge Dakota 4x4

3.5L V6 FLEXIBLE SEATING GROUP, SUNROOF, 17” RIMS $26,995

$20,678

4DR SPORT UTILTY, RED, SUNROOF, TOW GROUP

$17,830

2WD SUPERCAB 126” SPORT, BLUE $16,995

2008 Ford Taurus

2006 Jeep Liberty Ltd

$14,376

2007 Ford Explorer

BLOWOUT

4DR SDN AUTO LX, BLUE $16,995

2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee North

$29,157

4WD 4DR, BLACK $36,995

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DVD, BACKUP CAMERA, POWER SEAT, FULLY LOADED $23,995

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$8,201

2007 Ford Ranger

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