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Who wins win-win deal? Migrant workers vulnerable to abuse: Alliance BY EVE EDMONDS
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While the last of the migrant farm workers are packing their bags and heading home, mainly to Mexico, Richmond farmers are busy preparing the applications to have a new batch of workers return in the spring. The Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP) has been operating in Canada for more than 40 years, but only for the past six years in B.C. Even in that short time, it has become a vital part of the farm industry in Richmond and a valuable infusion of Canadian dollars to Mexico. Many like to describe it as a win-win situation, but it’s also been highly controversial and open to abuse, according to Raul Gatica, a representative of the Agricultural Workers Alliance. Accommodation is often substandard and conditions unsafe, he added. “Many of these people don’t know their rights. They are not given time off or pay
for overtime. They are given one day of socalled training before they come, but really it’s just informing them not to make trouble or they’ll be sent home.” It’s no coincidence that the program requires the workers to be married with children, he added. “Those ones don’t ‘make trouble.’ They have families to feed and can’t afford to be sent back home.” Gatica’s biggest frustration in Richmond is simply getting access to workers. Recently he heard workers on Richmond’s Maybog farm were told they would be sent home if they were seen speaking to Gatica — even off the property. Repeated calls to Maybog were not returned. “We go to places where the workers go, churches, soccer fields, certain stores to try to talk to them, but they’re very nervous about being seen talking to us.” The ones he has talked to detail a list of complaints, he said. see Gatica page 4
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The world’s largest mailbox has found a home for the holidays at the Richmond Public Library, Brighouse branch — its size verified by the experts at Guinness World Records. For more information about the box and photos of kids at the library posting their letters, look online at www.richmond-news.com.
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There has been much wailing and gnashing of the teeth over the last six months. But this week the City of Richmond’s planning committee unanimously approved the controversial bed and breakfast bylaw. A bitter feud — lasting all summer and fall between the owner of a cul-desac B&B and his neighbours — was the catalyst for the bylaw. Provided the bylaw passes through
full city council next week and survives a public hearing, Richmond’s B&Bs will, once they have a business licence, be able to enjoy a maximum of three guest bedrooms, hosting up to six people. But it will not be an easy path for the B&B owners to tread, with the city — cognizant of the fact some neighbours were angry about living close to a B&B — setting down strict quality control criteria and a stringent code of conduct that the business must follow. Failure to adhere to the new guidelines will, according to the proposed bylaw, see Code page 6
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City silences pipes of peace Buddhist temple says they were ‘instructed’ not to meet with residents over expansion plans BY ALAN CAMPBELL
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A proposed peace meeting between angry residents and a Buddhist temple is off the table — with one side claiming the City of Richmond had “instructed” them to stop all public consultation. It was hoped that some common ground and compromise would be engineered after CALE (Committee Against Lingyen Expansion) invited representatives of the Lingyen temple to a face-to-face meeting next week. The architect behind the No. 5 Road temple’s expansion plans, James Cheng, told the News last week that he would be happy to meet with the residents to address their many issues. But before he could formally reply to the invite, a temple spokeswoman claimed that Cheng was instructed by the city not to get involved in any more public consultation until after the New Year, adding that the temple “always abides by the rules.” Carol Day, a Richmond school trustee who chairs the residents’ committee, found the idea of the city intervening preposterous. “I don’t believe for a second that it’s true. I don’t believe (the city) has the authority to make such a call and control the process of consultation,” Day said. “Why would the city deny (the temple) the ability to develop a relationship with their neighbours? It doesn’t sound right at all.” City spokesman Ted Townsend told the News on Thursday that the city had “suggested” to the applicant (temple) that they put a “hold” on any more public consultation until after staff have properly reviewed the material already submitted from open houses as part of its expansion plans. “What (the applicant) does is ultimately up to them, but they’ve had public meetings already,” Townsend said. “We’re not saying, ‘don’t do it.’ What we’re saying is, ‘give us a chance to review the information that’s already been submitted.’” Townsend said that once city staff have reviewed the information already submitted by the temple, further “direction” could be given to the applicant with regard to see City page 4
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Sam Halsey-Brandt, 3, sets about stringing up Christmas lights around the popular inflatable snowglobe on one of the boats ahead of the annual Parade of Lights on Dec. 11 and 12 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Decorated vessels will be on parade between the Middle Arm Bridge and Dinsmore Bridge and best viewing is from the Richmond Yacht Club. Everyone is welcome to come out and enjoy hot chocolate, cookies, hotdogs and traditional holiday music and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Admission is by donation of food and/or unwrapped children’s gifts (no stuffies).
$6 million surplus up for grabs BY ALAN CAMPBELL
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There are still a few weeks remaining on the 2010 calendar, but the debate over what to do with this year’s City of Richmond’s leftover millions has already started. A report detailing the city’s third quarter performance presented to a city council committee this week projected that a surplus of more than $6 million would be in the bank come Dec. 31. That figure is likely to drop by almost half a million dollars, with the cash already earmarked to slide into the city’s major events fund, as per a council decision taken earlier this year. The city’s director of finance, Jerry Chong, told council that staff will soon be bringing forward a number of items that might require one-time funding from this year’s surplus. Chong’s suggestion didn’t go down too well with Coun. Bill McNulty.
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City: ‘Fair bit’ of consultation already done Continued from page 3 more public consultation. Townsend added that there has already been a “fair bit done” in terms of public consultation. Before trying to broker a meeting with the temple expansion team, CALE filed a 500-page binder, armed with 415 letters of opposition, with the City of Richmond. Some residents living near the temple at the south end of No. 5 Road feel the proposal is out of scale with the neighbourhood, sets a dangerous precedent and will cause traffic and parking chaos. CALE believes the consultation process thus far has been flawed, claiming that children and people from outside Richmond have been filling out supportive surveys at open houses. Cheng said last week he’d be happy to meet with residents, provided they remain civil. He went on to say not everyone in the neighbourhood is against the expansion plans and that some residents are opposing for religious reasons. Earlier this year, the temple submitted to the city a rezoning/expansion bid, which includes a pagoda style 15-storey 140-foot high temple, one of 10 proposed new buildings. A similar expansion plan was pulled five years ago after a public backlash.
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Gatica: Goal’s to avoid exploitation Gatica said his goal is simply to make sure migrant workers understand their rights and are not exploited. “Once they understand what their rights are, they begin to ask, ‘how do we get that?’” At which point Gatica explains the benefits of a union. The Agricultural Workers Alliances is funded by the United Food and Commercial Workers Union. Without a union, the workers have no one to advocate for them. Their only resource is the Mexican consulate, which is more intent on maintaining the lucrative program than fighting for workers’ rights, Gatica said. This makes them extremely vulnerable, he added. However, joining a union hasn’t always served the workers’ interests, either — at least in the short term. In 2008, migrant workers at the Greenway Farms in Surrey joined the United Food and Commercial Workers Union. The following season, none of those workers were hired back and the new workers, mainly local IndoCanadians, filed to withdraw from the union certification. Gatica agreed that workers risk retaliation when they advocate, but that’s the only way
conditions improve. And, indeed, the Greenway situation may have helped pave the way for 40 migrants workers at Sidhu and Sons Nursery in Abbotsford who just last month formed a union. The contract, which includes higher wages and benefits, also stipulates that all current employees be given hiring priority the following season. Peter Levelton owner of East Richmond Nurseries, who employs about seven migrant workers a season, doesn’t see the need for migrant workers to — Peter unionize. “If they have a problem and can’t deal with us, they can call the consulate. Besides this contract is worked out between the Mexican and Canadian governments. I don’t see what the union can do about it.” Nevertheless, Levelton does see the need for a more proactive government agency to over-see the program and enforce the regulations that are already in place. “Right now, it’s complaint driven. We need something in place where there are checks all
along and the rules that protect the workers are enforced.” Housing, for example, was a problem in Richmond a few years ago. The conditions were described as “deplorable” on some local farms. Since then, the city has devised minimum guidelines and does annual inspections. However, Levelton notes, the inspections are usually done months before the workers arrive so what inspectors are shown is not necessarily what is provided to the workers. “There Levelton should be spot checks,” said Levelton. “I would endorse that because we have nothing to hide.” He added that it’s in the farmers’, as well as the workers’, interested to root out abuses and keep the program functional. “Without migrant workers, we would be hard pressed to work our farm. The minute it rains, Canadian workers don’t want to get their hands dirty.” Under the housing guidelines, dormitory-style sleeping arrangements are acceptable, but there are rules about how many people
“I don’t see what the union can do about it.”
can be housed in one room. The average is three to five people per bedroom. The workers can be charged for the accommodation up to $50 a month to a maximum of $500 per season. Gatica believes some farmers are charging much more than that, but, again, it is hard to verify given that workers are disinclined to talk publicly. As far as issues such as overtime, Levelton said the contract between the Canadian and Mexican government has some unique provisions due to the nature of farm work — and this applies to Canadian farm workers as well. For example, employers do not have to pay overtime or give statutory holidays. “We do guarantee them a minimum number of hours. They’re usually more concerned about getting too little work than too much. They’re only here for a short time so they want to make as much as they can.” Workers also have to be paid the agreed rate, which changes yearly. For the 2011 season, the hourly wage is set at $9.28. “We’re not draconian employers here. Some of these people have been on the farm for four years. They wouldn’t come back if the conditions were bad.”
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A fuel pipeline and noise levels were some of the issues discussed by the Vancouver Airport Authority at an annual address to city council. ing partners. On the subject of the Canada Line and its effect on vehicular traffic since the rapid transit line was introduced last year, Berg said that around 15 per cent of the airport’s passengers use the train to get to and from the airport. “Many of our employees also use it,” he added. “But it’s also had a serious impact on our parking revenue, but we’re not complaining about that.” Although the airport is not directly connected to the Vancouver Airport Fuel Facilities Corporation’s proposal to run an aviation fuel pipeline under the centre of Richmond from the south arm of the Fraser River to YVR, Coun. Ken Johnston — noting the city’s disapproval of the plan — wanted to know where the VAA stood. “It’s not a company we manage of control,” Berg said. “We support the need for a pipeline with a better fuel supply. The existing supply is not a long term solution.” Such a notion, however, was given short shrift by Coun. Harold Steves, who told the airport chiefs that if a new pipeline was, in fact, needed, then the current pipe from the Burnaby refinery should simply be rebuilt. “(The current pipe) is where it is because we refused 40 years ago to have it in our backyard,” Steves added.
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School trustee Chak Au said Au. Currently, the only French immersion program in east Richmond is at Mitchell elementary. Whether the late immersion program takes off depends on registration, said Nancy Brennan, assistant superintendent. If it does, it will be Richmond’s third late immersion program, with Diefenbaker and Whiteside being the two others. Just a few years ago, school trustees were hesitant to expand the French immersion program in Richmond because of a severe dearth of French immersion teachers. “In the last while, the situation has improved. We have been very proactive in recruiting and retaining teachers,” said Au.
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There has been considerable opposition to opening of a B&B in at least one neighbourhood in south-west Richmond. opposition of having such an operation on their street. They have been at loggerheads with Seabreeze owner John Falcus for at least six months, with concerns over parking and not knowing who is coming in and out of their quiet cul-de-sac. One of their few supporters on city council, Coun. Harold Steves, whose farm is close by on the west dyke, conceded this week at the new bylaw would be helpful to the city at large. “I still don’t like what happened on the west dyke, but it is a good bylaw,” Steves said. City staff told committee on Tuesday that they hoped
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It’s looking like Christmas with the colourful and imaginative displays in neighbourhoods across Richmond. As is the News’ annual tradition, here is a list of festive light displays to help put you in the holiday mood: The Ho Ho Ho house at 4280 Garry St. — The Woodman family has done it again. They have recreated a North Pole in their front yard, with Rudolf and his eight reindeer, more than 15,000 lights and a 7.4-metre Christmas tree. Feel free to sit in Santa’s big white chair and have your picture taken. You may even see Santa. The family is raising money for Wigs for Kids, a non-profit organization which makes wigs using
human hair for children who have lost their hair to cancer. A donation box is set up at the front door. Open 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. until Jan. 1. ❚4460 Lancelot Dr. — John Coulthard has about 800 big lights and 900 little lights as well as many handmade Christmas characters on the lawn and house. As a bonus, visitors can take a copy of an Original Christmas story, which he’s placed in a special Santa mailbox by the sidewalk. Open from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. until Dec. 28. ❚6251 No. 4 Rd. — The Frank family has a twodecade old tradition of decorated their patio. They have outdone themselves this year with a large bear on a pole, a festooned Christmas tree, Santa in his sleigh, two reindeer and hundreds of lights. Open now until Jan. 1, 2011, from 5 to 11 p.m. ❚3999 Williams Rd. — Paramedics have again put together an ambulancestyle sleigh with provincial colours and logos, including an emergency light for Rudolph’s nose. There’s also a crane to lift Santa and his
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The Woodman’s family home becomes the Ho Ho Ho house in December. The family recreates the North Pole as a fundraiser for the children’s charity Wigs for Kids. sleigh to the rooftop. ❚28-4340 Steveston Hwy. —The Hierck family’s annual display is even bigger this year. It is a veritable winter wonderland, featuring a blow-up Nutcracker, Santa and his sleigh, polar bears, reindeer, hanging icicles, toy soldiers on top of the carport and plenty of lights. Donations to the Richmond Food Bank are gratefully accepted. Open daily from 4:30 to 11 p.m. until Jan. 1.
❚9011 Glenthorne Court — The Davies family has created a winter wonderland with lots of lights, a lit train, three wreaths, an angel, an oversized candle, a big inflatable snowman and lots more. Open daily from 4:30 to 11 p.m. into the New Year. A third floor balcony at 8651 Westminster Hwy. greets onlookers with a lit Happy Holidays sign, Santa, a snowman and Christmas presents.
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An automotive repair business is being probed by the RCMP for alleged breaches of provincial vehicle inspections. J & G Truck and Forklift Repair was investigated earlier this year by the B.C. Ministry of Transportation’s commercial vehicle safety and enforcement branch (CVSE). After the investigation, CVSE decided to suspend J & G — just north-west of the Bridgeport and No. 5 roads intersection — from acting as a designated inspection facility, before passing its file onto the police last month. CVSE has now contacted
the owners of 225 vehicles that received decals from J & G, ordering them to have their vehicles re-inspected. The ministry said it could not give details of its investigation as the matter is now in the hands of the police. Richmond RCMP said on Wednesday that, because the investigation is still ongoing, it also could not elaborate on exactly what offences the business is alleged to have committed or if there are any charges pending. “Effective immediately, J & G Truck and Forklift Repair is no longer authorized to perform provincial inspections on commercial, passenger, import and rebuilt vehicles,” a Ministry of Transportation news release read.
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The killer whale judgment delivered by Justice James Russell in Vancouver Tuesday could ultimately ensure better protection for all other endangered marine species in Canada. Essentially, the judge said that the federal government is not doing enough to protect the southern and northern resident orcas that call B.C. waters home — and anchor a large tourism industry. The southern residents comprise approximately 85 whales and the population is listed as “endangered,” while the northern residents are listed as “threatened.” Canada’s Species at Risk Act requires the Department of Fisheries and Oceans to create recovery and protection plans for such species. A coalition of nine environmental groups that include the David Suzuki Foundation, Greenpeace and the Sierra Club took issue with DFO’s 2008 and 2009 actions. In 2008, the department issued a “protection statement” that sought only voluntary guidelines, while in 2009 a “protection order” for critical killer whale habitat ignored, according to the lawsuit, the biological aspects of critical habitat including water quality, noise pollution and food supply. The government has yet to respond to the court decision, but we can hope that it will accept the verdict and do something about it. After all, there is little point in having environmental protection legislation on the books, if it is not going to be acted upon and enforced. — North Shore News editorial
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The Editor, What would you be willing to do to rescue the life of a total stranger, trapped in a gas-soaked wreck, caused by an impaired driver? Would you risk your own life? If a courageous woman had not done that for me 13 years ago, I would certainly have died at the scene. So, you can understand why I volunteer for Operation Red Nose (ORN). ORN volunteers escort drivers, their passengers, and their vehicles safely home over the holiday season to prevent these catastrophic scenarios. A tear in the social fabric, which results from car carnage mayhem, affects us all to some degree. ORN will operate for five more nights (Dec. 10/11, 17/18, and 31) between now and New Years. It relies entirely on volunteers and sponsors. The service is free to clients, but any donations go to youth sports. It is really a no-brainer. Not only that, it is tremendous fun working and socializing with the best of good people, like the woman who saved my own life, those who are willing to put it all on the line, heroes. Again, what would you do to save lives? To volunteer as a driver, navigator, or dispatcher, or to become a financial contributor call Carlene or Sharon at 604943-0460. It is my goal to drive all nine nights this year, but it costs me $50-$100 per night for gas. Drive defensively. If you are partying or, for any reason, don’t feel confident about driving, call ORN at 604-943-0460. It would be my pleasure to serve you. Happy trails! Ramblin’ Ryan Lake Gnarly Old Dudes of Steveston (GODS)
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Oh, the way they once were... My stove just broke the other day. In the middle of cooking a turkey, I heard a loud pop and saw a spark come out of the top of the stove. The door locked, as though the oven was on self-cleaning mode and then it opened up again a few minutes later. Everything appeared to work just fine with one major flaw: there was no heat in the oven. Fortunately the turkey was done anyway, so we were able to eat dinner. But the next day the fun and games began. My husband tried to find an appliance repair person to no avail. There was one company willing to come diagnose the problem for $65. But that was just to diagnose the problem, not to fix it. After calling around, he ended up at the store where we bought the stove, a mere six years ago, in 2004. They said, with absolutely no air of apology or sympathy, “Stoves last six to ten years. “You need to buy a new one.” One thing you need to understand is that this stove still looked absolutely brand new. There wasn’t a stain or a mark on it. It had always worked perfectly, until it worked no more. This stove’s predecessor, on the other hand,
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was hideous. It was so out of style by the time we replaced it (I think it still worked and we may have sold it) that it had probably been around 25 years. So to have this beauty of a stove give up the ghost after a mere six years was a bit of a shock. My husband tried to fix it himself — he bought new fuses, he took the heating element in to be tested. But all to no avail. We dithered over whether to have it looked at for the $65, but ultimately decided, gulp, to buy a new one. I only hope the old one, which looks brand new, doesn’t end up in a landfill. Please, oh please, let the store have a recycling program. This should be considered a crime against the Earth: a major appliance that quits after six years. Meanwhile, let me tell you about my Kirby. It’s a vacuum cleaner, and boy, is it ever amazing. First, let me say that my family went through five or six $300 vacuums over about a decade.
They kept breaking down just after their warranties ended. (Again, criminal, if you ask me.) One summer my mom brought over a vacuum that belonged to my 90-year-old aunt. It still worked, but was too heavy for her now, so she’d bought a lighter one. My mom, knowing the rate at which my family goes through vacuums, decided to bring it over. I took one look at the vacuum and laughed. I think it’s older than me and I’m 45. I put it away and thought I would just have it around for a backup. This was about four or five years ago and that thing is still going strong. It’s a monster! It’s now my main vacuum, and it works perfectly and never breaks down. It is heavy, but it actually has a bit of a self-propelling action when it’s turned on, so it doesn’t feel heavy unless it’s turned off. I checked the Internet to try to find out the year it was made, and one commenter called it the “Hummer” of vacuums. Indeed. At the risk of sounding like an old fogey, I’ll say it anyway. They don’t make things like they used to. Comments and questions always welcome at tracy.sherlock@gmail. com.
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❚More photos on page 25 and online at www.richmond-news.com. The Editor, Today, Dec. 7, I was one of the fortunate among 140 seniors enjoying the brunch provided by the students of J.N Burnett secondary. From being escorted from my car, to having my coat checked and then escorted into the festive hall, I was met with smiling faces all the way, then greeted by the delightful young lady who was to be our server. I won’t mention her name, she may be embarrassed, and I am sure every table had an equally delightful student to serve their every need. The coffee, tea and fruit juice were ever flowing and when everyone was
settled, we were greeted and told of the program to follow and of all the gifts to be given. They were so generous. The soup was piping hot, the sandwiches fresh and delicious and everyone was served very quickly. There were scrumptious cookies and Nanaimo bars for dessert, we were treated royally, the band members were excellent and the Glee Club full of joy and song. What fun we all had. Parents and staff: You are doing a great job with our future generation, be proud of them, we are. Shirley Morgan Richmond
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Linda with Ryan Clark, twelve3 General Manager October 30, 2010 saw Richmond Citizens come together at City Hall to discuss “Building Hope” at Richmond’s Affordable Housing Forum. My backyard is the city of Richmond, the place I choose to work, raise my family, build community, work on behalf of the constituents and instill in my children the necessity to build community. Even little children know it’s not fair to leave people out. Mature Cities recognize diversity, are flexible and innovative and identify different housing needs, whether it be emergency shelter, transitional housing, supportive housing and/or affordable housing. It’s about people - see their humanity – see their fragility.
Dr. James Lu, our public health officer asserts shelter and housing as the foundation for health, I agree. Building a sense of belonging for all who live here requires perseverance and forthright action. There is nothing today which prevents us driving to solutions. As John F. Kennedy said “No problem of human destiny is beyond human beings.” Let’s be purposeful. Let’s build an array of affordable housing options for our citizens. I welcome your comments and your support, as we build the Richmond our citizens need. Please see this website for imaginative ideas www.twelve3.ca. Yours with Kindest regards, Linda Reid, MLA for Richmond East
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on the kind of tactics we’re facing. Fortunately, I’m told, we have top-notch lawyers. As well, we can take a high-impact step at low cost. It’s related to the other side’s efforts to paint the city as unjustly enriching itself. They’d like to prove that the city aims to raise the dollar value of the property by getting it out of the Agricultural Land Reserve — in bad faith, trying harder for its own gain than it did for Musqueam gain. The low-cost way to deflate that argument is to prove that the Garden City lands will stay in the ALR in perpetuity. For example, a simple approach would be to commit to a conservation covenant to that effect with the Agricultural Land Commission. That’s fitting, since the community wants to keep
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Call 310-MYTV (6988) or visit telus.com/optik or your nearest TELUS authorized dealer. *Offers available until December 31, 2010, to new clients who have not subscribed to TV and High Speed in the past 90 days. Free HD PVR rental offer available on a 3 year term; current rental rates will apply thereafter. A cancellation fee applies for early termination of the service agreement and will be $10 multiplied by the number of months remaining in the term. Free Xbox 360 offer available on a 2 or 3 year term. Manufacturer’s suggested retail price of the Xbox 360 is $299.99. A cancellation fee of $13 multiplied by the number of months remaining in the term applies to early cancellation of a service agreement. Minimum system requirements apply. Final eligibility for the services will be determined by a TELUS representative at the point of installation. TELUS, the TELUS logo, Optik, Optik TV, Optik High Speed and the future is friendly are trademarks of TELUS Corporation, used under licence. Xbox 360 is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. © 2010 TELUS.
they felt pressured and l would suggest that the meeting be held this time in a neutral location as the neighbors do not feel comfortable at the temple. We were pleased to read that the architect (Mr. Cheng) stated he “will go (to the meeting) with a very open attitude.” This is great, because we have created an alternative proposal and look forward to showing it to the management of the temple and the development team. Compromise is so important when two sides are so far apart and our plan allows for expansion and for a large green space that will benefit the City of Richmond. Mr. Cheng mentions a “vociferous minority” that oppose the development proposal? Well, that minority, as he calls it, has grown and CALE (Committee Against Lingyen Expansion) has now submitted 500 signed comment forms to the planning department of the City of Richmond and those letters oppose the mega development. All of these comment letters are from adult RICHMOND residents. CALE was very saddened to read Mr. Cheng’s comment about “religious reasons” behind some of this. Wow! That comment is really hurtful. The neighbours have attended the open houses and given their heartfelt reasons for their opposition for the mega temple and have acted in a respectful way, both now and five years ago. The neighbours’ concerns have been ignored and yet they continue to try and work with the temple development team. Another puzzle we wish to solve is Mr. Cheng’s comment about walking through my neighbourhood and speaking to people who apparantly have no problem with the expansion plans. Well, the CALE board of directors have polled their neighbours and no one can remember seeing Mr. Cheng or speaking to him. We would like to know where he went and to whom he spoke to, because we cannot find supporters of the temple expansion. We have found overwhelming opposition, as the previously mentioned 500 signed petitions attest. We hope that when Mr. Cheng decides to have a meeting with CALE, he does come ready to listen, because we have a lot to say. Carol Day Chairperson CALE
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Richmond RCMP and the City of Richmond’s law and community division hailed their volunteers with an annual appreciation dinner. Recognition was given to volunteers serving at: Vancouver International Airport; the Bridgeport, Hamilton, South Arm and Steveston community police stations; crime watch and victim services; along with the auxiliary constable program. Volunteers that earned 1,000 hours of service this year included: auxiliary constables Peter Chew, Nicole Hodder and Deanna Selver; South Arm Community Police Station’s Gordon Shoblom; victim services’ Max Maxwell, Patsy Sze and Joyce Yeung.
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PAN PACIFIC NISSAN RICHMOND
13220 Smallwood Place • 604-273-1661 www.panpacificnissanrichmond.com
SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS
FINANCING AVAILABLE
• 261 hp V6 • 16” Alloy Wheels • A/C • Keyless Entry • 5 Speed Automatic
$36,878
2011 FRONTIER S KING CAB • 5 Speed Automatic • A/C • Keyless Entry • Appearance Package
0
%
2010 MAXIMA 3.5
FINANCING AVAILABLE
-$2,000
FACTORY REBATES
$25,658
• All Power Options • 266 hp 4.0ltr v6 • 7 Passenger Seating • 5-Speed “Wide Ratio” Automatic Transmission • Keyless Entry • Trailer Tow Hitch • A/C
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$
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2002 CIVIC COUPE SI M6 2006 ALTIMA SL 2006 ACCORD EXL CPE 2008 QUEST 2009 ALTIMA 2.5SL 2008 ALTIMA 2.5SL 2008 VERSA HB 2006 INFINITI G35X 2009 PATHFINDER SE 2009 MURANO SL AWD 2010 VERSA HB
0%
2011 TITAN PRO-4X 4X4
• Crew Cab
$47,118
FINANCING AVAILABLE
-$5,000 FACTORY REBATES -$1,500 HOLIDAY BONUS -$2,000 CONQUEST LOYALTY DOLLARS
$38,618
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Parts & Labour Bonus Offer
20
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34,988
PAN PACIFIC
NISSAN
RICHMOND
LEATHER, S/R, TOP OF THE LINE 39,800KMS WAS $19,888
10-V067 AIR, KEYLESS, POWER GROUP 2,900KMS WAS $17,988
FREE
With Oil Filter Change
Get ready for winter by ensuring every part of your vehicle works to improve overall performance.
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Expires Dec. 31, 2010
$ 7,988 18,988 17,988 18,988 22,988 19,988 12,988 24,588 32,988 34,988 16,988
$ $ 6-MA011 5-SPEED, LEATHER, S/R 38,800KMS WAS $18,888 $ 80587 FULLY LOADED 44,800KMS WAS $19,988 $ 90585 LEATHER, MOONROOF, P/SEAT, TOP OF THE LINE WAS $25,888 $ 80588 LEATHER, S/R 54,900KMS WAS $20,988 $ 80592 AIR, P/GROUP, KEYLESS 24,200KMS WAS $13,988 $ 6U270 AWD, LEATHER, S/R PREMIUM PKG, 30,600KMS WAS $26,988 $ 9U283 LEATHER, S/R, P/SEAT 36,700KM WAS $36,588 $ 90586 LEATHER, S/R, CAMERA 25,800KMS WAS $37,988 $
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$
2-R168
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60591 AIR, S/R, MAGS 77,000KMS WAS $18,988
8U342 NAV, TOP OF THE LINE 22,900KMS WAS 39,688
$
$36,528
2006 NISSAN X-TRAIL
$
23,988
8U335 NAV, LEATHER TOP OF THE LINE 15,200KMS WAS $28,588
-$2,000 FACTORY REBATES -$1,000 HOLIDAY BONUS
17,988
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19,988
$
$
2009 TOYOTA RAV 4
60534 LEATHER, S/R, P/SEAT 26,300KMS WAS $24,688
$39,528
Expires Dec. 31, 2010
8,988
2006 MAXIMA SL
2011 MURANO S
FINANCING AVAILABLE
50599 LEATHER, S/R ALLOY WHEELS 62,500KMS WAS $18,988
50542 AIR, P/GROUP, KEYLESS 42,800KMS WAS $12,988
$
2011 PATHFINDER S 4X4
32,988
$
2005 MAXIMA 3.5L
2005 SENTRA
FACTORY REBATES
$34,878
10U342 LEATHER, S/R, P/SEAT 31,800KMS WAS $37,988
27,988
$
$27,658
-$2,000
2010 PATHFINDER SE
10U344 LEATHER, S/R, LOADED 29,000KMS WAS $31,988
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2011 GMC SIERRA 1500 EXT CAB
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19,998
$
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2010 BUICK LACROSSE CX
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FROM
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plus FREE iPAD or 4 Snow Tires FREE
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MSRP $20,170
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MSRP $19,645
Dueck Discount $5,647
DUECK PRICE
$
13,998
DUECK PRICE
13,670
$
AWD, White Diamond loaded, luxury collection, DVD #0159
MSRP $51,805
MSRP $92,445
Dueck Discount Including GM Loyalty $12,447
$
79,998
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48,998
$
8 passenger seating, power group, V6, auto, air & more #2309
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MSRP $35,520
DUECK PRICE
27,998
$
DUECK PRICE
MSRP $37,250
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33,125
$
Dueck Discount Including GM Loyalty $2,500
25,390
$
$
2011 GMC ACADIA SLE
FWD, 8 passenger seating, power group, V6, auto, air & more #9624
MSRP $33,540
MSRP $39,940
Dueck Discount Including GM Loyalty $2,500
DUECK PRICE
29,998
DUECK PRICE
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MSRP $27,890
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31,040
31,998
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$
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3000
IN ADDITIONAL CASH INCENTIVES
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2007 LEXUS RX350
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AWD
4X4
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2000 HONDA CRV
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$18,995
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$11,397
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$79 PER WEEK
WITH FULL SAFETY INSPECTION, ICBC REPORT AND CARFAX HISTORY REPORTS! 71980A
2008 ROGUE SL AWD
2004 TOYOTA SIENNA
89,000KMS, AWD, XLE WITH LEATHER, SUNROOF, REAR DVD, LOCAL, PEARL WHITE WITH POWER LIFTGATE!
$19,897
ONLY 58,000KMS,SUNROOF, LOCAL,NO ACCIDENTS, HEATED SEATS, ALLOYS POWER WINDOWS, DOORLOCKS,REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY, CRUISE, CD CHANGER, MP3 PLAYBACK, BALANCE OF TRANSFERRABLE WARRANTY, MADE IN JAPAN, GREAT FUEL ECONOMY!
4 DOOR, AUTOMATIC, 29,000KMAS, LOCAL WITH NO ACCIDENTS, CRUISE CONTROL, POWER WINDOWS & DOORLOCKS, REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY, ALLOYS, ALL ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT WITH LOW FINANCING AVAILABLE OR
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$28,860
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72042A
72069A
$21,680
72063A
2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID
97,000 KMS POWER WINDOWS, DOOR LOCKS, REMOTE KEYLESS, CRUISE, STILL UNDER WARRANTY! 61 MPG LOW FINANCING AVAILABLE FROM
2005 CHEVY COLORADO
105,000 KMS REGULAR CAB, TONNEAU COVER WITH AC AND FULL MECHANICAL INSPECTION AND ICBC HISTORY REPORT! FINANCING AVAILABLE OAC.
OR QUICK CASH PRICE
$14,987
2007 HONDA CRV EXL
AWD WITH NAVIGATION! FULLY LOADED WITH ONLY 55,000KMS LOCAL, SILVER WITH BLACK LEATHER, HEATED SEATS, LOW FINANCING
$9,997
2005 DODGE RAM
106,000 KMS, NO ACCIDENTS, CLEAN HISTORY WITH CARFAX AND ICBC, 4X4 CREW CAB, WITH BRAND NEW TIRES AND BRAKES! READY FOR THE SEASON WITH LOW FINANCING. FROM $115 BI-WEEKLY
$15,797
72017B
71909A
72023C
2006 ACURA CSX
PREMIUM PACKAGE, 113,000KMS, SUNROOF, LEATHER, HEATED SEATS, LOCAL, GREY LOW FINANCING AVAILABLE FROM $115 BI-WEEKLY!
$9,997
4X4
26694B
71920A
LOW FINANCING AVAILABLE FROM AS LOW AS $125 PER WEEK
71811A
2009 HONDA CIVIC LX
$23,697
2008 TOYOTA TACOMA
ONLY 61,000KMS LOCAL, NO ACCIDENTS, SILVER, POWER WINDOWS, DOORLOCKS, REMOTE KEYLESS, CRUISE,CD PLAYER, 4X4, NEVER OFF ROAD. IN PERFECT AND PRISTINE CONDITION! LOW FINANCING AND LEASING AVAILABLE REDUCED TO ONLY
AWD
52173B 72091A
2008 RAM QUAD CAB 4X4
ONLY 45,000 KMS WITH LOTS OF ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS! FULL MECHANICAL CERTIFIED OPTIMUM INSPECTION, ICBC REPORT. SPECIAL CASH PRICE AT
4X4
OR QUICK CASH PRICE
2002 NISSAN MAXIMA
POWER WINDOWS, DOOR LOCKS, 3.5 LITRE V6, ENGINE OF THE YEAR AWARD 12 YEARS IN A ROW! SUPER LOW KMS, SUPER CLEAN! MUST BE SEEN AND DRIVEN! FINANCING AVAILABLE
$25,897
DUECK PRICE!
$7,250
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Pascal Rodier, far right, Richmond’s superintendent of the B.C. Ambulance Service, was honoured recently with an esteemed Governor General’s Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal. The Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia Steven L. Point presented 20 paramedics and officers with the national medal. The Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal, created on July 7, 1994, recognizes pre-hospital emergency medical services who go above and beyond their normal duties.
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Linda Reid, MLA Richmond East, officiated the grand opening of Tobei College on Alexandra Road. The new career training school is registered by the Private Colleges Training Institutions Agency (PCTIA) of B.C. and offers courses and programs, such as business administration and accounting. Its president, Dr. Peter Njenga, joined Reid in cutting the ceremonial cake.
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On Tuesday, Dec. 7, 140 seniors enjoyed a Christmas brunch provided by students of J.N. Burnet secondary. They were treated to a visit from Santa, performances from a band and cheery songs by the glee club, as well as a little present. ❚See more photos at www.richmond-news.com
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The Richmond Hospital Foundation’s Third Annual Chinese-Canadian Telethon/Radiothon raised more than $274,000 for the hospital’s Operating Room Campaign. Late last month, the telethon was broadcasted through Fairchild Radio AM1470 / FM96.1, AM1320 CHMB, Talentvision and Fairchild Television. Listeners and viewers opened their hearts and wallets to help our local hospital. Doctors talked about their work and challenges they faced, and grateful patients and their families willingly shared their stories about their experience with Richmond Hospital. ‘Tis the season … This Friday, Dec. 10, you can help make children’s holiday wishes come true by raising funds and awareness for the Richmond Christmas Fund. Each year, the organization helps 2,000 low-income families with a $25 grocery voucher and nearly 1,000 children (under 15) also receive toys or gift cards donated to the program. This holiday season, the fund needs gifts for girls 10-12, as well as books, crafts and games for all ages. Cash donations also provide gift cards for teens 13-15. Donations can be made online at www.volunteerrichmond.ca http://www.volunteerrichmond.ca or by calling 604-279-7020.
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Richmond’s Aaron Sugrue, third from left, is one of only two flight paramedics to win a BC Ambulance Service Employee Recognition Award for his ongoing commitment to public education and patient care. Sugrue has spent numerous hours organizing displays for community events, which helps to spread the word about the ambulance’s life-saving work.
The people have spoken. Tony Luk, executive chef of Jade Seafood Restaurant, is the newly minted Chinese Chef of the Year in the prestigious 2011 HSBC Chinese Restaurant Awards, held recently in Vancouver. More than 11,000 diners from across Metro Vancouver cast their vote for their favourite restaurants. The Jade also won for best Cantonese dim sum. Richmond topped the list by scoring the top spot in 10 of the 15 categories. For a full list of winners, visit www.chineserestaurantawards.com.
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At first, Ed Kruger appears a 1960s-era throwback, all long, curly hair and smoky laugh — a style reminiscent of a ski bum pushing 50 and fighting it hard. But then “Trailhead Ed” starts talking with considerable passion (and deep knowledge) about the history of the Okanagan region, about gourmet food and fine wine and how, nearly 20 years ago, he turned his love of mountain biking into a thriving business. Suddenly, latent skater dude no longer fits. Suddenly, he’s the savvy owner of Kelowna’s Monashee Adventure Tours, with a product all the boomers and their grandchildren want guided bike tours of the Myra Canyon Trestles, a
stunning trail linked by 18 restored trestle bridges and two tunnels originally constructed by the Canadian Pacific Railway to carry mineral wealth (and the odd passenger) out of the Kootenays. sea level at its highest point. But the grades are gentle, the paths wide, so there is no need to fear, even if you’re nervous of heights or of exercise for that matter. The air was fresh with the scent of yarrow and evergreens, and Kruger stopped every so often to pick a fresh raspberry or thimbleberry from wild bushes along the trail. When we rode our bikes through the two cool, soot-stained tunnels en route, he surreptitiously pulled a train-style whistle from his pocket and pierced the air with the long, lonely signal, making it easy to imagine what it must have been like to
chug and sway through the forest by train. Until 1989, the trestles were part of a 500-kilometre track of the CPR, known as the Kettle Valley Railway, and were in commercial use, linking the Interior with the B.C. coast. But competition from trucking companies and better highways led to the railway’s demise. Sidings and yards were demolished. Still, many bridges, tunnels and trestles remained. Hikers and bikers started using the route carved out by the rail line, especially along the Myra Canyon, a 24-kilometre section that offered stunning vistas, but was also somewhat hazardous. After a fire destroyed 12 of the 18 trestles in 2003, the B.C. government took charge and began an $18-million restoration, reopening the Myra
Canyon Trestles system in 2008 amid great excitement among locals and tourists alike. (For more details on the history and restoration of the trestles, visit myratrestles.com.) Kruger is the major bike-tour operator in this area, although at least two other outfits also offer tour options. (Check out duvine.commandlakefrontsports.com.) His company spins a variety of cycling tours, some over several hours, others over several days. Lots of people, however, prefer self-guided tours. In that case, Monashee staff will pick up tourists, give them bikes, water and maps, and point them toward the local lavender farm or the honey farm. Later, Monashee will pick up the weary travellers and their bikes and take them back to their hotel. see Tour page 27
How to keep that $20 baggage fee in your pocket BY LISA MONFORTON Postmedia News
Now that WestJet has joined the pack of airlines charging for a second bag, (starting Jan. 16) it’s time for us to get our bad packing habits under control. There are exceptions, but for most of our getaways rarely do we need two bags or more (save for extreme clothes horses and maybe students heading back to their hometowns for summer holidays). Otherwise the rest of us need to learn how to travel lighter, hand-wash, and
stick to wardrobe basics. Save that extra $20 for a smart scarf to wear with your basic black travel wardrobe or some other memento from your holidays, rather than donating it into the coffers of WestJet. Meanwhile, here are a few products meant to help you be a minimalist. For those who must have their favourite grooming products with them at all times, but find they often don’t fall in the 100-ml-or-less category for carry-on bags, check out 3floz.com. The website, which bills itself for
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Richmond Sunrise Rotary Book Drive for Richmond Christmas Fund: Make a Child’s Wish Come True with a New Book. The need rests primarily with children 10-12 years old, and teens 13-15 years old. The last day to donate is today, Dec. 10. If you wish to donate a new age-appropriate book, please drop them off at one of these locations: Seafair Gourmet Meats, 12-8671 No. 1 Rd.; Macdonald Realty Westmar, 203-5188 Westminster Hwy.; Sher-E-Punjab Radio AM 1550, 122820800 Westminster Hwy., or Volunteer Richmond Information Services, 1907000 Minoru Blvd. The Richmond Christmas Fund makes holiday wishes come true for 2,000 low-income families in Richmond each year. 2010 Richmond Soccer Food Bank Challenge ends today, Dec. 10. The RYSA U12 Dragons invites all other RYSA teams to participate in the food bank challenge. Have your team collect as much food donations, then, bring them to the Boyd Clubhouse on Sunday, Dec. 12 between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The team that collects the most food will win Vancouver Giants hockey game tickets and dinner for 20. To enter your team, go to www.richmondsoccer. com.
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Sunday
The 2010 Lotus Light Charity Gala happens Sunday, Dec. 12 from 6 to 10:30 p.m. at the Continental Seafood Restaurant, 150-11700 Cambie Rd. Proceeds benefit the society’s services and programs. The semiformal gala includes live performances, dinner, prizes and free draws. For tickets or more information, call 604-685-5548. Save the UVic Bunnies! On Sunday, Dec. 12, Little Paws Animal Clinic, 130-12011 Second Ave. will host a bunny bake sale and health check clinic fundraiser. Treat your bunny to a check-up and nail clip treatment with donations to the UVic/Precious Life Rabbit Rescue. There will also be baked goods (for humans and rabbits), cards, artwork, and other items available for sale or by donation. For more information, visit www.uvicrabbitrescue.com.
Monday
The Richmond Youth Concert Band will be hosting their annual Food Bank Benefit in Aid of the Richmond Food Bank on Monday, Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at Palmer secondary, 8160 St. Albans Rd. Admission by donation.
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The West Richmond’s Third Annual Christmas Light Tour happens Wednesday, Dec. 15 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. All ages welcome. The cost is $8 and you can register online at www.richmond.ca/register or by calling 604-276-4300. After a tour of Richmond’s finest Christmas displays, there will be singing and hot chocolate.
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a year-round environment incorporating Richmond’s Christine Wong has been state of the art coaching and sport science recognized for her outstanding year by expertise. The intent of this aggressive probeing one of four women named to Team gram is to aid Canada’s top up-and-coming Canada’s 2011 golf program. amateur players in all areas of their develThe San Diego State University sophoopment, producing the best golfers in the more enjoyed a banner year in 2010, winworld. ning provincial and collegiate titles as well The program encompasses as finding success on the internafitness, sports psychology, nutritional golf circuit. tion, technique development and The 18-year-old McMath exposure to international competigraduate finished tied for 55th at tion. Leaders in the field of sport the U.S. Women’s Open, earning science are an integral aspect runner-up low-amateur honours. of building and executing the She also won the B.C. Women’s program from the perspective of Amateur Championship, advanced mental management, strength and to the Round of 32 in Match Play conditioning as well as planning at the British Ladies Amateur Championship and tied for 11th at Christine Wong and periodization. While many golf championthe Royale Cup Canadian Women’s ships Team Canada members participate Amateur Championship. in are contested on an individual basis, the In spring of this year, the Team Canada program enables athletes to travel and train Development Squad alumna won her secas a team. ond collegiate tournament title in just her In all, 10 players comprise Team fifth career event as a member of the San Canada’s national squad. Diego State Aztecs. In late August, she “We are very excited about the group competed in the CN Canadian Women’s of young men and women who have been Open at St. Charles Country Club in selected to participate in the program for Winnipeg. 2011. It is our goal to support these playShe is joined on the national team by ers to the best of our ability to achieve Rebecca Lee-Bentham (Toronto), Annetheir goals within the sport,” said Jeff Catherine Tanguay (Quebec City) and Thompson, Golf Canada’s Chief Sport Nicole Vandermade (Brantford). Development Officer. Team Canada provides athletes with
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Tim Stephens' Astral Reflections Aries March 21 - April 19: Start nothing new before Dec. 30. Protect ongoing projects from mistakes and delays. Reprise projects and relationships from the past, especially in career. (A propos career, higher-ups, parents and VIPs are testy all month, so be diplomatic, eager, honest. Take criticism goodnaturedly.) This is an enjoyable, mellow week. Love might visit you in person, or merely in your thoughts. A particular kind of stress, medical condition or abrupt surprise in relationships that has dogged you for seven years occurs again Friday/Saturday – for the LAST time this lifetime! Grab success Wednesday! Taurus April 20-May 20: Life’s mysteries continue. Research will turn up nuggets, give you insights. Usually this is a good time for investments, intimate commitments, lifestyle changes and health cures/ diagnosis. However, you should avoid anything new in these. Re-diagnosis of an old condition, or grabbing an investment that passed you by formerly, anything attached to the past in this way, can be a good opportunity. But start nothing brand new before Dec. 30. Double-check all facts, figures. Avoid all legal hassles and foreign travel until mid-January. Others treat you with affection all month. Gemini May 21-June 20: Relationships predominate. New meetings, new opportunities and new horizons confront you, but everything new is flawed, if you meet it before Dec. 30. If career/ business opportunities return from the past, then they qualify as “valid” – but former (and new) relationships face pretty gigantic problems. For example, anyone you met in 2010 – and to some degree since 2003 – will always try to dominate you. Patience is best, especially since truly compatible people will appear very soon, in 2011. Be ambitious Monday. Happiness and poor luck Tuesday; happiness and good luck Wednesday!
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★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: Start nothing new before Dec. 30. Stick with the ongoing, or reprise the past. Paradoxically, many new little projects or tasks seem to begin during a work-oriented Sunday/ Monday. Well, keep it small (doing dishes OK; buying a new dishwasher not). Fuse old things into the new, especially at home. Relationships strain your goodwill Tuesday, but reward you nicely Wednesday. Mysteries, temptations, finances, gossip draw you Thursday to Saturday: there’s success in these, but it might all end with a sudden split, tension or event. Hmm. Travel all week. Satisfy your curiosity! Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: Stick with ongoing projects and relationships – reject the new before Dec. 30. This is a splendid time to remember old friends, family – buy cards for those you haven’t in the past, buy little mementoes, etc. (Xmas shopping is OK, because it’s a repetition for most of us; but avoid big items. Purchase those after Dec. 30.) We all fall in love eventually: your big event is likely 2011 onward, but it might be now. Sunday/Monday tease your romantic side. Still, don’t confuse sensuality with affection. Work, mid-week. Exciting meetings, Thursday onward. Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: All 2010 features endings and new beginnings. These hit two peaks: last March, and this Sunday/Monday. But how does that fit in with a period (Dec. 10 to 29) in which you should not be starting anything? Further, at least five “starts” are indicated now. The present “start nothing” period is naturally nostalgic, so it might be bringing things from the past, lingering tendrils, frayed ends, and asking you to fuse them together into a new beginning – or to restart something old. This might occur on a sub-conscious or conscious level. Love meets obstacles Tuesday, green lights Wednesday!
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4.
Photo/Video/ Framing
Convert your home videos to DVD. Most formats supported. Reasonable rates. Free pick up and delivery within Richmond. Call now for an estimate. Mediart Solutions (604) 341 - 2450 mediart.solutions.vancouver @gmail.com
1675
Holiday Helper
Combustion processes: Primary fuel – Natural Gas; Secondary fuel – N/A Maximum Opacity: 5 Percent; No odours shall be detected beyond the plant boundary such that the District Director determines that air pollution has occurred.
The volume of material to be discharged, emitted or stored (per specific time period) is as follows: SPACE
BOOKING a. Total Maximum Potential Rate of Discharge: 142.4 cubic metres/minute (m3/min) at For: SALTSPRING COFFEE STP (STP = 20oC, 760 mm Hg) from a total of 1 source. Rep: TAgrios 8 hours/day, 6 days/week, 52 b. Maximum Potential Duration of Operation: Ad#: 1285546 weeks/year. Total Emissions from All Sources Based on Requested Limits and or Estimates* Contaminant Emissions (tonnes/year)* Particulate Matter (Combustion) 0.32 Nitrogen Oxides 0.63 Volatile Organic Compounds 0.22 Sulphur Oxides 0.01 Carbon Monoxide 0.53 Total 1.71 *Detailed methods for calculating emissions are contained in the full application document.
This Notice is published pursuant to the Environmental Management Act, the Public Notification Regulation and the Greater Vancouver Regional District Air Quality Management Bylaw 1082, 2008. A person who may be adversely affected by the granting or amending of the permit, approval or operational certificate described in this notice may, within 30 days of its publication, notify Metro Vancouver’s District Director in writing stating how that person is affected. The District Director may take into consideration any information received after 30 days only if the District Director has not made a decision on the permit, approval or operational certificate. Please note that submissions in response to this notice may be made available to the public as part of the public record, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Metro Vancouver Attention: Ray Robb, District Director 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby BC V5H 4G8 Phone: (604) 432-6200 Fax: (604) 436-6707 Email: regulationenforcement@metrovancouver.org
Houses - Sale
6020-01
Real Estate
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS THE ESTATE OF DAYLE IRMGARD WINBERG, DECEASED All persons having claims against the above estate are required to send full particulars of such claims to the undersigned Executor, at 5th Floor, 650 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 4N7, on or before the 21st day of January, 2011, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to claims that have then been received. The Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Company, Executor CLARK WILSON LLP Solicitors
By virtue of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act and on behalf of Shelter Island Marina Inc., we will dispose of goods, namely: (1) 44’ Boat ‘‘Shed’’, debtor ‘‘Spiller Marine Services c/o Alexander Spiller’’ to recover $10,498.73 plus accruing storage and any/all other expenses related. This unit will be made available for sale after December 24, 2010. Unit is currently being stored at Shelter Island Marina Inc. 120 - 6911 Graybar Road, Richmond, B.C. To view call @ 604-434-2448.
6020-18
Maple Ridge/ Pitt Mead.
RENT TO OWN, If you have a small down payment, I have a home for you. Less then perfect credit ok. Call Kelly 604-418-3162
6030
Lots & Acreage
BUILDING LOT, New West. 33’ x 130’. $75,000 in services paid! No HST! 4,240 total sq. feet. Priced to sell! $322,888. 604-726-0677
6040
Okanagen/ Interior
OKANAGAN VIEW ACREAGE 10 acre view property, eastern hillside, upper Carmi Road (lot 4 Deerfield) Penticton, BC.. on school bus route, 6 km Paved Road to Penticton Regional Hospital. Power to Property Line. 1000 +/- Foot Frontage on Paved Road. City View and Okanagan Lake. View North to Peachland. Own your own piece of the beautiful Okanagan Valley for $375,000. Contact owners donaclair@shaw.ca
6052
Real Estate Investment
WWW.ACTIVEBAILIFF.COM
6505 6008
Condos/ Townhouses
6008-28
Richmond
1 BR, Polygon, luxury condo, Rmd. 735 sq ft, insuite wd, all appls, $259,000. 604-231-0475
6020
Houses - Sale
6020-01
Real Estate
★ ALERT: WE BUY HOUSES ★ Foreclosure Help! Debt Relief! No Equity! Don’t Delay! Call us First! 604-657-9422
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SPACIOUS 2 BR corner ste, large deck Quiet bldg in Ladner Village. Recently upgraded, incl h//water, heat, appl, drapes, ns np, $950. NOW, 604-940-9434
6540
Houses - Rent
3 BR, 1 bath, rancher, 4 appl, 9651 Blundell avail Immed. $1,000 ref’s, 604-240-5322
9771 #2. 6BR, 3.5 bath, new paint 2850sf, lease, np, ns, now, $2900 Eric 604-723-7368 Prop.Mngt. RENOVATED 4 br, 2.5 bath, 5 appl, 963l Blundell, avail Immed. $1650, ref’s, 604-240-5322 STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN ● No Qualification - Low Down ● COQUITLAM - 218 Allard St. 2 bdrm HANDY MAN SPECIAL!!! HOUSE, bsmt/2 sheds..$1,388/M NEW WEST- 1722-6th Av 2 bdrm HOUSE w/1 suite 2 f/p,Long term finance, new roof, RT-1..$1,988/M SURREY- 6297 134 St. Solid 5 bdrm HOUSE w/2 bdrm suite on 1/4 acre lot with views... $1,688/M
SOUTH SURREY- 15532 Madrona Dr 3 bdrm, HOUSE, quiet st, huge yard, dbl gar, 2 y.o. roof....$1,388/M
CHILLIWACK - 9557 Williams, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, cozy HOUSE on 49x171’ lot, excellent investment property in heart of town..... $888/M
Apartments & Condos
1 & 2 bdrm apt w/balcony, West exp, incld ht, hw, cable, prkg, locker. Quiet Bldg, elev, coin laund, NO SMOKING, NO PETS frm $950/m avail Jan 1 & 15. 604-241-3772
6508
Apt/Condos
MOVE-IN INCENTIVE!
6800 Westminster Hwy. 1 bdrm apts available now. No pets. Near shopping, banks, transit, schools, and Richmond hospital.
Call 604-448-1743 604-830-4409
Suites/Partial Houses
RMD LARGE 1 br new reno’d nr all ammens, heat/hot water prkg, ldry util incl, ns $875 Immed 604-204-0685 *778-893-9643 RMD: NO. 2 & BLUNDELL 1 BR ste, avail now. $750 incls utils & cable. Hardwood flrs. N/S & N/P Suits 1. Call 604 231-0905
6605
Townhouses Rent
FANTASTIC WATER view, Steveson, 2 BR, 2 garage, large family rm, patios, immed $2400, Purchase option 604-272-0117
6620
Warehouse/ Commercial
MODERN OFFICE SPACE 1500SF for Lease. Hardwood flrs. Nr skytrn. 5611 Cooney Rd, Rmd. Call Rachel ★ 604-633-2888
9105
9125
Shared Accommodation Coq./Poco/ Port Moody
ROOMMATE NEEDED to share 1800 sqft Townhouse in Port Moody, w/d, laminate floors, $595 incls utils, cable & internet, parking, indoor pool, nr SFU & Lougheed Mall. Suits professional working person or student. References Required. Avail Dec 15 or Jan 1. Call 778-846-5275
6602
Suites/Partial Houses
1 BR bach ste, max 1 brand new n/s, n/p $700 incl cbl& utils, no ldry.Avail Immed. 604-715-9051
Domestic
1998 EAGLE TALON ESI, 170k, 2.0 L, excellent condition, 5 spd, no accidents, silver exterior, grey interior. $3900. 604-763-3223
9145
Scrap Car Removal
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6595
Auto Miscellaneous
$0 DOWN & WE MAKE YOUR 1st PAYMENT AT AUTO CREDIT FAST Need a vehicle? Good or Bad Credit? Call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599 www.autocreditfast.ca DLN 30309
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6595-20 ★Less Than perfect credit OK★ Low down payment, I have a nice home for you! Rent To OWN! Call Kim 604-628-6598
6602
DELTA WEST
4895-55B St, Ladner Bach, 1 & 2 BR, Available. Spacious suites, balconies, rent incls heat & hot water, prkg available. Refs. N/P.
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5505
10951 MORTFIELD RD.
3 BR, 8011B, Ryan Rd, 2nd flr, 1 1/2 bath, totally updated, Immed, np ns $1300. Mike 604-649-3028
High Pymts/Expired Listing/No Equity?
604-318-0958
Apt/Condos
Includes heat, hot water, D/W, Outdoor pool, gym & visual intercom. On a major bus route. Well maintained landscaped grounds. Move-in bonus. Call for details. Follow us on twitter.com/capreit
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6508
$99 can sell your home 574-5243 Delta Price Reduced studio condo, 19+ complex, pool, park, $99,900 597-8361 id4714 Sry Sullivan Mews ground lvl 1200sf 2br 2ba tnhse, 55+complex $220K 834-6935 id5136 Sry E Newton 1 acre lot with 2600sf 6br 2.5ba bungalow $479,900 778-549-2056 id5198 Sry Fleetwood immaculate 2450sf 4br 4ba quiet location $529,900 575-8729 id5270
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TAKE NOTICE THAT Microb Resources Inc. of Unit 105 – 3551 Viking Way, Richmond BC V6V 1W1 applies to the Greater Vancouver Regional District (“Metro Vancouver”) pursuant to the Greater Vancouver Regional District Air Quality Management Bylaw 1082, 2008 for a Permit to:
2.
1700
Money to Loan
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION NOTICE
1.
6020
Family Owned & Operated
(604) 209-2026
Cash for junk cars! $100 to $1000 Ask about our $500 Credit!
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1 BR, Gigantic, #5 & Williams, $800+%utils, no parties, avail Dec 15, Mark 604-306-9660
I BUY JUNK CARS & TRUCKS
1 BR ste, nr Ironwood Plaza, schools & bus, $600 inc hydro, sm pet ok, 604-274-3480 * 307-8427
Free Removal & Towing Service!
2 BR bsmt ste, Railway Ave, np ns, no parties, $800 incl utils & cable, Jan 1st. 604-272-4045
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2 BR Suits Single. grnd lvl @ 4th & Granville, np, ns, no ldry, refs, priv ent, $850 incl heat/ hydro. couples rent neg. 604-244-7862 2 BR sute upper lvl, 13051 Blundell, deck, wd $900 incl utils, ns, np, avail immed, 604-728-5258
1 BR, 1 ba, brand new, No. 3 & WMinsterhwy, $750/$875, 1 yr lease, N/s, N/p. 604-630-1903
3 BR ground level, own wd, newly renod, Granville & Railway near schools & bus, $1050 + shared utils, now, ns, np, 604-809-7238
1 BR apt., central Richmond, n/s, n/p. Dec 15. w/d, pool, gym, sec garage. $890. 778-867-9261
RMD 1 br bsmt ste, #5 & Wiliams in brand new home, n/p, n/s, Jan 1st $900 utils incl, 604-808-3902
THE SCRAPPER SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL
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9160
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The Richmond News December 10, 2010 A39
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Blinds & Draperies
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8055
Cleaning
MAGNOLIA CLEANING After tennants leave
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EUROPEAN DETAILED Service cleaning. www.pumacleaning.ca Sophia 604-805-3376 EXP CLEANING ladies avail 7 days/wk. Bonded. Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond 604-928-0025 Sister Team office/hse cleaning. We will make your house sparkle. 15 yrs exp. $25/hr. 604 306-5993
8060
Concrete
CONCRETE & ASPHALT
• Removal & Replace • Free Disposal • Free Estimates • Quality Guaranteed • Fully Insured • Commercial / Residential
LMD Ltd. 604-540-6567
L & L CONCRETE. All types: Stamped, Repairs, Pressure Wash, Seal Larry 778-882-0098
8075
Drywall
*Drywall * Taping * Texture * Stucco*Painting * Steel stud framing Quality Home 604-725-8925
8080
Electrical
#1167 LIC Bonded. BBB, lrg & sm jobs, expert trouble shooter, WCB, low rates, 24/7. 617-1774.
Excavating
# 1 BACKHOE, EXCAVATOR & BOBCAT
one mini, drainage, landscaping, stump / rock / cement / oil tank removal. Water / sewer line, 24 hours Call 341-4446 or 254-6865
8090
Factory Direct Cedar Fence Panel for Sale & Installation 8291 No.5 Rd Richmond Call 604-275-3158
Flooring/ Refinishing
AFFORDABLE
CARPET/VINYL INSTALLER Repairs & restretches. 17 yrs exp. Call for free estimates DAVID
604-505-4735
8125
Gutters
EDGEMONT GUTTERS
• Sales & Installation of 5’’ Continuous Gutter • Minor Repairs • Cleaning
604-244-9446 Established 1963
JIM’S HOME SERVICES
• ExteriorCLEANING Experts • & Safe Stairs GUTTER REPAIRS • Roofing • Painting • Gutters
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8130
Handyperson
TRUSTED HOME IMPROVEMENTS
Handyperson
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 service call. Insured. Lic # 89402. Fast same day service guaranteed. We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
HANDYMAN SERVICES Property Repairs, Fences, Painting, Gutters Cleaned, Power Washing. Comm/Res. Free Est. Peter 604-418-9404 Rmd.
Lawn & Garden
Moving & Storage
Experienced Movers ~ 2 Men $50 ~
604-878-5232 SINCE 1997
CARPENTRY, PAINTING, plumbing, flooring. Reasonable rates. Call Doug 604-276-8552 JIM’S HOME SERVICES: Gutter Cleaning & repairs, power washing, roofing, home waterproofing, etc. Please call 604-831-0303
8150
8155
Landscaping
MAGNOLIA LANDSCAPE Service, fence installation, yard renovations, excavation, Irrigation. 604-214-0661
8180
• Includes all Taxes • Licenced & Insured • Professional Piano Movers
604-708-8850
$30 P/HR. Abe Moving & Delivery & Rubbish Removal. ★ Available 24 hours. Abe at: 604-999-6020
Home Services
BE COOL! COLD FEET? Talk to Someone You Trust.
CENTRAL AIR INSTALLED CONDITIONING FURNACES Sears also installs ROOFING, WINDOWS, WINDOW COVERINGS & CARPETING
AJK MOVING Ltd. Delivery, storage. No job too small or big. Clean-up, garage, basement. Lic# 32839 604-875-9072
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8193
Oil Tank Removal
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RESIDENTIAL DIVISION LTD.
Tried & True Since 1902 T&H PAINTING Int/Ext res/comm painting, power wash, gutters, Free Est., Guar. 778-316-7709
8220
Plumbing
10% Off with this Ad! For all your plumbing, heating & reno needs. Lic Gas Fitter, Aman. 778-895-2005 1ST CALL Plumbing&Heating Ltd Local, Prompt & Professional. Lic’d, Bonded, Ins. 604-868-7062
PLUMBERS
Water Lines (without digging) Sewer Lines (without digging) Install. Drain tiles. 604-739-2000
8240
Renovations & Home Improvement
● Oil Tank Removal ● Recommended ● Insured ● Reasonable Rates
604-724-3670
8195
Painting/ Wallpaper
D&M PAINTING
Interior/Exterior Specialist Many Years Experience Fully Insured Top Quality, Quick Work Free Estimate
604-724-3832
PRIMO PAINTING Christmas Special
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604-723-8434
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8250
8255
Roofing
#1 Roofing Company in BC All types of Roofing Over 35 Years in Business Call now & we pay ½ the HST
604-588-0833
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Rubbish Removal
★Mike’s Haul-Away & Disposal ★ Prompt & Courteous House, Garden & Garage Waste Service For Free Quote or Appt. call Mike at 604-241-7141
$30 P/HR. Abe Moving & Delivery & Rubbish Removal. ★ Available 24 hours. Abe at: 604-999-6020 A.J.K. MOVING Ltd. Special truck for clean-ups. Any size job Lic#32839 604-875-9072
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604-764-0399
JJ ROOFING, Repair specialist, Reroof, New Roof. Seniors disc. WCB, fully ins. 604-726-6345
8255
STORMWORKS
Interior & Exterior
604-278-5542 ext 213
Painting/ Wallpaper
ABBA MOVERS bsmt clean 1-4 ton Lic, ins’d from $35/hr, 2 men $45 day honest 26 yrs est 506-7576.
Kitchens/Baths
KITCHEN & BATHS, renos, tiles, plumbing, painting. Insured, refs, Quality work Adam 604-512-6010
8195
PLANTSMAN LANDSCAPING Winter clean-up, pruning, hedge trimming. Professional, insured. John 604-324-9303
B&Y MOVING
ABACUS ELECTRIC.ca Lic Elect
Contr 97222. 40 yrs exp. 1 stop! Reas. rates! BBB. 778-988-9493.
8160
8185
Fencing/Gates
S&S LANDSCAPING & FENCING
8105
8130
Rubbish Removal
A1 CONTRACTING. Bsmt, bath, kitchen cabinets, tiling, painting & decks. Dhillon, 604-782-1936
8250
Roofing
#1 All Season Roofing Re-Roofing & Repairs Specialists
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RUBBISH REMOVAL & CLEANING SERVICES. Free Estimates. 604-214-0661
8300
Stucco/Siding/ Exterior
J. PEARCE STUCCO CONTRACTING. Residential / Commercial. 604-761-6079
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8335 CHEAP JUNK Removal
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Bin Rentals
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Window Cleaning
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Disposal & Recycling
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