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A young man stopped to chat to 91-year-old war veteran Frank Wong. He asked Wong what it was like to serve during the Second World War. Without skipping a beat, Wong said: “Understand that war is hell, it is not pretty to see cities and towns blown to pieces. Imagine also, you, as barely an adult, seeing little children and old women fighting for scraps of food in garbage cans in Holland.” Wong was at the Richmond Public Library Brighouse branch last Sunday during the inaugural Remembrance Day celebrations, which began with a cake cutting by Mayor Malcolm Brodie. “We wanted to put on this Remembrance Day event to make people, especially the young, appreciate the sacrifices made by our veterans for peace,” said librarian Jan Turner. “We wanted to make it interactive, fun and educational. “Today, we also unveiled our new Remembrance Day collection of books and DVD’s for children, young adults and adults.” Wendy Jang, coordinator of multilingual services, was instrumental in getting the event off the ground. “Richmond is a community with a lot of new immigrants and it’s good for them to know the important contributions of Canadian veterans and to learn more about Canada’s military history in the various wars,” said Jang. Many politicians, from all levels of government — municipal, provincial and federal — were on hand to honour Canadian veterans. Six veterans from either the Second World War were in atten-
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Forces veterans, from left, Ed Lee, 84; Frank Wong, 91; Kelly Kwong, were on hand to answer questions from the visiting public. dance to answer questions, and some took part in a round-table discussion. Jang added the round table was a wonderful opportunity for everyone to find out what life was like for soldiers and their families during
wartime. Canadian-born Ed Lee, 84, fought in Burma. He signed up for basic training in the Canadian Armed Forces when he was 18. “A British officer asked the
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Wong: I thought loyalty would win right to vote want my children to realize early on that we Continued from page 3 wouldn’t have the Canada we enjoy today if A young teenage boy asked Wong what it weren’t for our vets and what they fought it was like. for.” “When you are a teen you feel like you Vets like the highly decorated Wong. are invincible, but no one can prepare you He initially signed up because although for the realities of war,” he said. he was born in Canada (May 16, 1919) as “Before I deployed to Burma, I trained a Chinese-Canadian, he wasn’t allowed to in demolition and radio operator duty in vote. India.” “There was a lot of discrimination back Lee was honourably discharged on then and I thought if I showed my loyalty March 9, 1946. to my country by serving in the war, they He has no regrets about serving and would give us the right to vote.” (Chinesewould proudly do it again “if I wasn’t so Canadians were finally granted the right to old.” vote in 1947). Meanwhile, in other areas of the library, Wong was 18 when he began basic trainthere was so much to keep the children ing in B.C. and Ontario, then the young busy, all the while teaching them about the man was sent to England solemn occasion. for a year and a half, Many teenagers from awaiting the invasion. local high schools volWong has vivid recolunteered to man various lections of arriving on activity booths. the shores of Normandy, Kids were busy creatFrance. — Frank Wong ing their own Flanders “I never saw so many Field poppy or medal, ships … as far as the eye decorating and sending could see,” he said. Valentines to Canadian troops overseas “As we anchored, I heard a loud bang. and drawing pictures and taking part in It was the Germans’ commando frogmen Remembrance Day word searches. placing explosives underwater.” One of the busiest displays was the mili“Kids often ask if I was scared and I tell tary jeep, where young and old waited their them all the time.” turn to don a real military uniform and There were a few instances when Wong combat helmet and have their photo taken said he came close to dying but he tries not for free in the jeep. to focus on them. Dhillon Rodricks lifted his two-year-old “I just hope young people today realson Cole into the jeep to have their photo ize how ugly war is and never forget those taken. who are still fighting for freedom all over Along with his wife Odessa and daughthe world,” added the father of three grown ter Arielle, four, Rodricks wanted his childaughters. dren to “see for themselves the importance Wong was in the army just under four of what the veterans did for all Canadians.” years and was discharged in 1946. Odessa Rodricks nodded and added: “I
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per cent in October, compared with the same month last year. Only Coquitlam came close to Richmond for the price performance for last month. And attached properties and apartments in the city fared almost as well, in terms of year on year price rises, with both sectors recording the second highest increase in the region at 9.4 per cent and five per cent respectively. The benchmark (typical property in that market) price for a detached home in Richmond for October was $908,940. A benchmark attached home price in the city rose to $512,842 last month, while apartments edged up to $337,705. The continued steady climb in prices was tempered by the sharp reduction in the amount of house sales last month, with sales of detached properties dropping from 185 to 133, attached (137 to 85) and apartments (222 to 133). However, across the region, Greater Vancouver home sales have remained steady over the past four months, indicating stability in the residential housing market. The benchmark price for all residential properties in Greater Vancouver over the last 12 months has increased 4.6 per cent to $579,349. “We’ve seen a lot more consistency and less volatility in recent months when it comes to both number of sales and pricing,” Jake Moldowan, (REBGV) president, said in a press release. “Although it’s important to remember that conditions often vary between communities and neighbourhoods.” Looking at transactions, the number of residential property sales in Greater Vancouver totalled 2,337 in October 2010. This represents a 5.3 per cent increase compared to September 2010 and a 36.9 per cent decline from the 3,704 sales in October 2009. “As we enter the final two months of the year, buyer demand is in closer alignment with supply than we’ve seen for most of 2010,” Moldowan said. “Those buying today recognize that they still have a chance to enter the market with near-record low interest rates, while gradual reductions in inventory have eased downward pressure on prices.”
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RCMP officer off the hook An off-duty RCMP officer charged with drunk driving and a hit-and-run in Richmond in 2007 is off the hook. The case has taken so long to come to trial, a Richmond provincial court judge has tossed the case out. Kulwant Malhi, who works for the B.C. Drug Section, was charged in October 2007 with drunk-driving in connection with a hitand-run accident that occurred in Richmond. The accident happened at Francis and No. 4 roads in the early hours of Oct. 20, 2007. Police got a call about a suspected drunk driver and Delta police arrested Malhi at his Ladner home. The car he had been driving at the time of the accident was an unmarked police car. Malhi was charged with dangerous driving, impaired driving and failing to stop at the scene of an accident. The fact it took more than a year for the charges to be publicly acknowledged by the RCMP raised questions about police protecting their own members. An RCMP spokesman at the time said he didn’t know what had caused the communication breakdown that resulted in the RCMP taking a year to acknowledge that charges had been laid. Malhi’s trial started Oct. 25 in Richmond provincial court. But Malhi’s lawyer argued the case had taken too long to come to trial and Judge Ron Fratkin agreed, and dismissed the charges. “There was a delay in the Crown providing required disclosure and that contributed to the first trial being adjourned,” said Neil MacKenzie, a spokesman for the Crown. Malhi has remained suspended with pay throughout the pretrial period. It has been suggested that the Malhi case points to a backlog resulting from a lack of resources for the Crown. But MacKenzie said only about 20 cases a year get dismissed due to excessive delays. “Generally speaking, it’s a very small number,” MacKenzie said.
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When currencies are in flux, gold is always a solid investment. But if you are approached by an Asian man wanting to sell you gold he claims to have found at a construction site, and fall for his pitch, you’ll be buying fool’s gold. Richmond RCMP are warning the public of a scam artist who has been posing as a Chinese immigrant construction worker. The man’s tactic so far has been to seek medical care for headaches he claims to be having and then telling health care providers that he found some gold, a will and Chinese calligraphy at a construction site where he has been working. He offers to sell the dupes the gold he found, which is later determined to be fake. The scammer is described as in his early 30s, 5’7” tall, with a slim build and short dark hair. Anyone who knows anything about the suspect is asked to call RCMP at 604278-1212 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-2228477.
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Police have arrested the man they described as armed and dangerous. Jon Peter Anthony Lacavera, 35, was captured Monday night. Lacavera was wanted by Richmond Anthony Lacavera RCMP on a string of petty crime charges, including four counts of possession of stolen property, one count of theft under $5,000 and one count of dangerous driving. RCMP say his rap sheet dates back to 1995. Lacavera is 5’9” tall with blue eyes and short, blond hair. Police did not explain how the arrest was made.
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he people who turned out to watch the Taliban publicly execute Bibi Sanubar never saw the horror in the pregnant woman’s eyes because, of course, she was covered headto-toe in a Burkha. Accused of adultery, the woman (also known as Sanum Gul) was first whipped 200 times, in public, then shot three times in the head. This was not before American and allied forces, including Canadians, loosened the Taliban’s grip on Afghansistan. This barbarity happened in August, in the Qadis district of Afghanistan, which is largely under control of the Taliban. Barbaric acts like these can be used by either side in the debate over whether Canadian troops should stay in Afghanistan in some kind of support role or pull out entirely in July 2011, as scheduled. Those who want Canadian troops out of Afghanistan can point to the futility of being there: “See, little has changed. The barbarians are still in control. Besides, it’s none of our affair. We have no right to occupy a sovereign nation.” They may also argue that while a sovereign nation is our business, a military solution is not the way to go. We could be doing a lot in Afghanistan, without troops in a combat role. On the other side of the debate: “This is precisely why Canadian troops should remain in Afghanistan — if not in an actual combat role, then in a support role — to help prevent the Taliban from reclaiming the country.” Canadians are divided on the issue of whether Canadian troops should remain in Afghanistan in a support role. We have lost 152 soldiers in Afghanistan. On the eve of Nov. 11, with troops overseas, questions about the necessity of war hang in the air. But perhaps this is not the time for that conversation. This is the time to simply recognize what so many of our soldiers and their families have experience. “War is hell” as a 91-year-old vet said in our page 3 story. There is no underestimating the devastation humans can wreak on each other. Tomorrow, let us think of the soldiers who sacrificed so much. Let us also consider the plight of Jews in Nazi Germany, women living under the Taliban and children in Somalia. Despite the power of nation states, our greatest hope for peace is our understanding that we are one people. It’s time to remember and be thankful for the society we have, while acknowledging there is still more work to be done — here and around the world. Let us remember, let us be thankful and let us be vigilant.
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Family puts house in detox
The Editor, Last Wednesday night, a group of Richmond citizens gathered to watch a movie called Chemerical about a Canadian family that made the transition to a less-toxic home. The family accomplished this by making many of their own cleaning products and buying other household and beauty products that were more natural. They were surprised to find out they could live without so many of the toxic products and save money while they’re at it. The Canadian Cancer Society is asking our government for right-to-know labelling so consumers can know what’s in the products they buy and what products are known to cause cancer. We want to thank all who attended for their enthusiastic response. We also want to thank those local businesses who attended or donated to the event: Nirvana Organics, Chirp Children’s Store, Steveston Coffee, StoneCrop Garden Design, Wendy from Norwex, Kangen Water, T Tearoom, Aspen Clean Home Cleaning and Nature’s Path. This evening showed us what a great community we live in, and that there are individuals and retailers who care about the future of our children and our environment. We hope that this is the beginning of many more exciting events that will help Richmond become a healthier community. Michelle Li & Arzeena Hamir, Prevention volunteers, Canadian Cancer Society
I promise to always remember
There are all sorts of sayings that purport to deep-link our personalities to the people with whom we choose to socialize. “You can tell a man by the company he keeps,” goes one such old saw. But I’m here to tell you that birds flocking together aren’t always “of a feather.” Indeed, I was quite surprised to learn just the other day that I have friends who boycott – actually boycott – Remembrance Day ceremonies. We’re not talking about people who prefer to go off quietly somewhere and contemplate on their own the sacrifices of people who helped to create the relatively benign world that most of us are able to enjoy – in some cases an ancestor… or a family member they never met. We’re not talking about people who are too lazy – or maybe just to overworked and exhausted – to get up in time for 11 a.m. Remembrance Day ceremonies at the nearest legion branch or cenotaph or grave-site memorial. Heck, we’re not even talking about people who would rather shoot a round of golf than take some time to join with others around them and think about what has been gained – and especially what has been lost – through war. We’re talking about people who just have entirely the wrong idea of what Remembrance Day is
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all about. We’re talking about people refusing to go out and honour our veterans on ideological grounds. (I think that’s why the first part of “ideological” sounds exactly like “idiot”). And it’s not just a couple of distant acquaintances. When I discovered that there were such silly people within by circle of friends, I got antsy. How many of the people I hang out with might be equally foolish? So I asked. And was surprised. No, astonished. For years, in some cases, people I thought I knew well have considered Remembrance Day to be an exercise in support of the death and destruction of war. They feel that going to a Remembrance Day ceremony is a demonstration of support for politicians who use the excuse of “leadership” to stay safe at home while unthinkingly making decisions that send young men and women – our sons and our daughters – our husbands and wives and fathers and mothers – into harm’s way on their behalf. I hope no politicians are stupid enough to believe they have my support when
I watch the dwindling ranks of Second World War veterans marching on the cenotaph, and I try to imagine how much more solid their bodies must have been when they were children marching into war – and when I think of how the excitement in their eyes has been replaced by wisdom in the intervening years. I hope no politicians are stupid enough to believe they have my support when the roll is called – and my breath catches in my throat at the response, “They do not answer, sir!” I hope no politicians are stupid enough to believe they have my support when I stand with my head bowed on Thursday morning, thinking about all the people I’ve never met, all the men who met bullets instead of future wives, the soldiers who drowned in mud or watched the light fade from dear friends’ eyes. I hope no politicians are truly stupid enough to believe they have my support when I head back home, thinking about how lucky I am that my mother and father survived what they survived. I’m lucky in that all I have to remember on Remembrance Day are the stories of those who have had too much to remember. And I promise not to forget. Bob Groeneveld is the editor of the News’ sister paper, the Langley Advance.
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The Editor, Re: “School district hiring PR officer,” News, Nov. 5. The suggestion is once again repeated that private schools should receive no public funding. The implication is that the monies now channeled to private schools would basically cover current budget shortfalls, thus solving the financial crisis for public education. This suggestion is short sighted, indeed. The reality is that the province is getting a real bargain with private schools, because the nearly 70,000 private school students throughout the province are receiving their education for less than half the cost of what it costs to educate a student in the public system (since private schools are
subsidized by the government by 35 to 50 per cent of what the public schools receive). The other reality is that should the province withdraw the private school subsidies it is highly likely that a significant number of private school students would return to the public school system due to the increased cost of private schools. Consequently, the newly balanced budget would once again be in deficit because there would be even more students in the system — now at twice the cost of what they were costing the government in the private system. Finally, there is a justice issue here. Parents who send their children to private schools make a considerable sacrifice to pay
able housing projects that could be adapted for use in Richmond. To get to action, the next steps include building a team of partners that includes government, development and housing sector, non profit housing society; collect information and resources for building affordable housing; identify three specific projects to start working on. The organizers of the forum will provide all participants with a summary report of forum presentations. A meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 17 at 6 p.m. in Room 345/50 at Caring Place, 7000 Minoru Blvd. (corner of Minoru and Granville). Those interested in creating affordable housing for Richmond residents are invited to attend. Lynda Brummitt, Poverty Response Committee
the added cost. Yet these parents also pay taxes like any other parent in the province. B.C. has rightly agreed to cover part of the cost of educating their children, thus acknowledging that these parents also have a right to access tax monies intended to cover education costs. The current budget shortfall, though lamentable, should not be blamed on the presence of private schools. Rather, private schools are saving the province money and reducing an even greater shortfall which would exist in their absence. We do need to find ways to solve the current budget shortfall, but let’s look for ways that will really deal with the issue. Gary Roosma Richmond
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A10 November 10, 2010 The Richmond News ADVERTORIAL
The Port is bringing 2,000 square metres of park improvements to the North Shore. To make rail operations more efficient, Port Metro Vancouver and its partners are building a new rail bridge over Lynn Creek. And while they’re at it, they’re upgrading the nearby Harbourview Park to make it more enjoyable for everyone. The project represents a unique collaboration between government and industry to improve land in the community, while enabling growth in international trade.
The goal of the park improvements is to preserve and enhance the historical, recreational and natural resources of Harbourview Park. In other words, making a good park even better. Among the planned improvements are a revamped parking lot, a new lookout with a seating area, and the restoring of native trees and shrubs.
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The new rail bridge is important too. Rail is already considered the most fuel efficient method of transportation for bulk commodities. This project supports the use of longer trains, making rail operations even more efficient. A side benefit is, by accommodating longer trains, there will be less noise from having to break trains into smaller blocks of rail cars.
Stacked timber fence: This fence will provide a safety barrier between the river and the trail, while native seeding will help to redevelop the river’s edge.
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Perhaps the most exciting of the new additions to the park is the pedestrian walkway being built under the new rail bridge. The walkway will connect the trails in Harbourview Park to the rest of the Lynn Creek trail system, which means that for the first time, visitors will be able to walk along the entire length of Lynn Creek. That’s great news for dog walkers, joggers and anyone else who enjoys a stroll alongside the creek.
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Harbourview Park’s trail will be extended northwards so visitors can access the shores of Lynn Creek wherever possible.
To learn about the Port’s other community initiatives, visit port metrovancouver.com.
As a neighbour to 16 different municipalities, Port Metro Vancouver is committed to running operations responsibly and sustainably. Creating a new walkway in a newly improved Harbourview Park is just one of the ways the Port is giving back to the communities in which it operates.
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The City of Richmond has added another link in Metro Vancouver’s growing network of bike trails — thanks to funding from the province and TransLink. But unlike the Hornby Street bike lane that has caused such a furor in Vancouver, the new Van Horne Way bike paths have not generated any negative reaction over the loss of parking. Local politicians were on hand Friday to officially open a multi-use pathway along Van Horne Way. The new pathway augments connections for cyclists traveling between the Canada Line and No. 3 Road. It also ties in with the Bridgeport Trail. “The convenience of multi-model transportation adds to the connectivity and it promotes a healthy lifestyle,” Richmond Centre MLA Rob Howard said. The project cost $265,000, with $132,000 coming from the provincial government, and the balance being shared by the city and TransLink. The project includes a three-metre wide multi-use pathway that runs 700 metres along the south side of Van Horne Way from Great Canadian Way to River Road and the Canada Line bike ramp. The project also includes a 1.8-metre
wide dedicated bike lane running along the north side of Van Horne Way. Parking had to be removed to make way for the new lane, but unlike Hornby Street in Vancouver, there are no retail businesses affected by the loss of parking. New pavement markers and “share the road” signs have also been installed on Charles Street and Beckwith Road. As if to underscore the need for alternatives to motorized transportation, local dignitaries on hand for Friday’s grand opening periodically had to stop talking while jet planes passed overhead and heavy semi trucks barreled along Van Horne Way, drowning them out. “We’ve got cars, and we’ve got planes, and now we have bicycle lanes — 50 kilometres, almost, of bicycle lanes in Richmond,” said Coun. Derek Dang. The new cycling connector was made possible thanks to a partnership involving TransLink, the BC government and municipal government, said TransLink board member Cindy Chan Piper. “This partnership has been very successful in building big projects like the Canada Line, but it’s also very important to remember that the small projects, like this Van Horne Way, is part of the integrated network,” she said. “And when you put all of these small projects together they really enhance and refine the entire system.”
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Community HEALTH
Caregivers are worth their weight in gold
Welcome to the brand new caregiver column. In this column we want to introduce ourselves. In subsequent columns we will delve into the common and not so common issues that most caregivers, and those around them, experience: needs, such as caregiver health, networking, brain fitness, communication, facility transition, dealing with stages of dementia and many others. If you are a caregiver, looking after an elderly spouse, aging parent, family member or friend, you’re in the right spot in the News. And you are not alone.
Canadian caregivand stages, personaliers provide more than ties and backgrounds. 80 per cent of care They give care, that’s needed by individuals why they are called with long-term condicaregivers. tions, and it is estiThey can experimated they contribute ence an array of more than $5 billion emotions from stress, CAREGIVER CORNER of unpaid labour guilt and a sense of annually to the health care system (about being overwhelmed. They can also feel $714 million in B.C.). www.ccc-ccan.ca rewarded and fulfilled. Sound familiar? (October 2010) It might surprise you that 30 per cent That means you are worth your weight of caregivers will die before those they in gold. are caring for (Vancouver Sun Monday Caregivers come in a variety of ages Oct. 18, 2010).
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A growing number of caregivers have the challenging job of caring for a loved one with a dementia like Alzheimers. According to David Harvey, spokesperson for the Alzheimer Society’s Rising Tide Project, “Today, someone in Canada develops dementia every five minutes. In 30 years, there will be one new case every two minutes.” Caregivers need help. We are excited about writing this column and are passionate about our work. We’ve been collectively working in this field for over half a century. Our column will provide solid information, see Columnists page 15
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Laundry leaves bite marks on married life BY MICHELLE HOPKINS
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He loves his armchair; she loves adventure. He likes the status quo and she wants love and romance. Does it sound familiar? It probably does to many couples married more than two decades. The Gateway Theatre presents the hilarious play called Sexy Laundry in Studio B, opening November 11. The story revolves around a middle-aged couple who, after 25 years of marriage, are in the throes of marital doldrums — so Alice thinks. Alice is a successful real estate agent who likes the finer things in life. Her kids have moved out and she realizes her marriage lacks passion and fire. Alice (played by veteran actress Janet Michael) is a hopeless romantic who is determined to reignite the romance in her marriage to Henry (played by Vancouver actor Gerry Mackay). “She’s a high achiever and she’s pretty up and fiery,” said Michael. “Henry is stubborn and won’t try anything new… her biggest complaint is that he’s not adventurous.” So, armed with the manual, Sex for Dummies, and some sexy lingerie, Alice books a posh hotel room for the night. “It speaks in a very honest and entertaining way to all couples, whether married or
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not,” said Michael. “They are in a rut and my character Alice feels she’s hit a wall in her marriage and wants her husband to be more adventurous.” Michael, along with Mackay, who portrays her “boring architect husband” are reviving their characters here in Richmond. The two sat down with the News during a break in rehearsals last week. The two seasoned actors performed Sexy Laundry to sold-out crowds when it opened in
“Henry is stubborn and won’t try anything new … her biggest complaint is that he’s not adventurous.” — Janet Michael
Kamloops last year. “We are thrilled to be back on stage in Sexy Laundry,” said Michael, who has worked across the country for more than three decades as a multi-talented actor, director, writer and musician. “It’s a popular, fun play that everyone can relate to. “However, we don’t want to redo what we did, so things are different, each time you refine and refine but the script doesn’t
change.” There’s definite chemistry between the two, which both said goes a long way “when you are doing a comedy which is played out in the arena of love and sex.” On stage, the two spend considerable time in bathrobes and in bed. “We are lucky that we are a good match to each other’s skill sets,” said Michael. “Also, when you work alongside the right person, you are laughing.” Mackay nodded and added: “As an actor you are fortunate to work with someone who you can feed off of, Janet is that person.” When asked to describe Henry, Mackay laughed and said: “Henry is someone who worked hard as an architect and he’s quite comfortable in his routine. He likes his onehour of news every night and accepts life as it is.” When Alice questions their marriage that’s when Henry gets driven out of his complacency. “He needs a push,” he quipped. Mackay said he could easily relate although he’s was quick to add that he’s only been married 15 years. “Some of the conversations we have on stage I have definitely had with my wife at see Couples page 17
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Gerry Mackay and Janet Michael play it for laughs. Continued from page 16 one time or another,” said the actor of theatre and television, including such television series as The Dead Zone and Da Vinci’s Inquest. Both said audiences will have a great time and point out they have fun as well when they look out in the audience and watch couples “nudging each other and hearing ‘um ... you do that.’” “This stage here is nice and intimate,” said Michael of the Gateway’s 100-seat Studio B. “People can expect lots of laughs time and time again during the two-hour performance. “There’s a real common thread running throughout the play that couples really connect to.”
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Sockeyes launch new program with mayor
Junior hockey club and Malcolm Brodie team up to award Richmond students with tickets The Richmond Sockeyes have teamed up with the mayor to launch a program designed to recognize excellence by local students in the class room and beyond. Mayor Malcolm Brodie’s Goals for Richmond Youth Program provides sponsored schools with 200 ticket vouchers to Sockeyes games during the current 2010-11 season. These tickets are given as a reward to students for academic achievement, community service or athletic recognition. For $500 companies and individuals can participate and choose a school it wishes to sponsor. The Richmond News is also a community partner of the program. Already, 15 sponsors have signed up and the hockey club anticipates it will fill up quickly. “We thought there was an appetite out there for people in the community who wanted to get involved with our team but don’t need to advertise yet still want to contribute,” explained Sockeyes co-owner Ron Paterson. “Mayor Brodie is a big fan of ours and really embraced it when we approached him. “We think this is program that allows us to make a connection with the community and the curriculum. We typically don’t get a lot of young fans coming to our games and this might be a window of change to bring a whole new breed of demographics to our games where they get to enjoy Sockeyes experience. It’s been really, really well-received so far.” Paterson added its not only local businesses getting involved but residents and even Sockeye alumni
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For more information on the Sockeyes’ Mayor Malcolm Brodie’s Goals for Richmond Youth Program call 604-317-9400. On the ice, the Sockeyes improved to 12-3-3 on the season with a 5-0 win over the Port Moody Black Panthers last Thursday at Minoru Arena. Rookie netminder Aaron Oakley needed to make just
21 saves to record the shutout. Mitchell Smith paced the attack with a goal and two assists. Jeremy Hamaguchi, Brayden Low, Sam Chichak and Ryan Cooper also scored. Defenceman Michael Ball chipped in with three assists. Richmond returns to action on Thursday when the Grandview Steelers visit at 7:30 p.m.
Rower wins silver medal at Worlds
Richmond’s Darcy Marquardt helped Canada earn silver in the women’s eight event Sunday at the 2010 World Rowing Championships in New Zealand. The Americans - favourites to win - were on form crossing the line in 6:12.42, Canada was a solid second in 6:16.12 and Romania was third in 6:18.96. “You set out to win, but in the grand scheme of Darcy things this Marquardt is a good result for the women’s program,” said the women eight coach, John Keogh. “They are going to leave here with the confidence that they are good enough to be in the mix with the best in the World.” Marquardt, 31, also was a member of the eight crew when Canada last reached the podium in this event at the World Championships — a bronze medal in 2003. The versatile two-time Olympian finished fourth in pairs at the 2004 Summer Games in Athens and four years later was a member of the eight crew that was fourth in Beijing.
Former Striker star leads Toronto to national field hockey title star and CIS all-Canadian in each of her three years, led the third-seeded Blues to a perfect 5-0 record over the four-day tournament. She was named the player of the game in a thrilling 2-1 victory over the defending champion Kaelan Watson UBC Thunderbirds to
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OPEN SUN, 2 - 4 MLS# V856870 #101-123 E. 19th St. North Van. S/S appls, Hardwd flrs. $274,500. RLP Northshore. 604-725-9179
6020-34
Surrey
OPEN HOUSE Newly Built home in Clayton Hts. Get full write up and virtual tours on mls.ca Asking $519,000 + HST. 7269 192A St & 7273 192A St, Sat, Nov 13, noon3pm. 604-574-5524, 604-835-4345
6030
Lots & Acreage
6505
Apartments & Condos
7431 MINORU, Top FL, 915FT, SE corner unit,2br,1 bath, f/p,W/ D,n/p,$1300 now,604-771-6596
6508
Apt/Condos
DOLPHIN SQUARE 1021 HOWAY ST. 8200 PARK ROAD NEW WESTMINSTER RICHMOND
BUILDING LOT, New West. 33’ x 130’. $75,000 in services paid! No HST! 4,240 total sq. feet. Priced to sell! $318,888. 604-726-0677 OWN LOT in Abbtsford Serviced 48ftx21.8ft pad. CSA pre fab or mobile. RV prkg. Motivated seller, $205,000, 604-584-0969
6050
Out Of Town Property
LARGE ARIZONA BUILDING LOTS Full acres & more! Starting at $89/mo, $0 down - 0 Interest. Guaranteed Owner Financing! NO CREDIT CHECK! Close to Tucson Int’l Airport. Recorded Message 1-800-631-8164 code 4040 or www.SunsitesLandRush.com
$ 1 Bdrm from 799 Central Location. $ 2Bach Bdrms from 959 & 2 Bdrm.
50% OFF 1st month$775 for 2 bdrm suites from Include heat, hot water, Close to D/W, gym proximity & visual intercom. Close to U/GSkytrain. parking & storage avail. major shopping. Near transit/Skytrain & shopping. Close to City Hall.
Call for details. Move-in bonus. Call for details.
604-273-0269 RENTALS 778-783-0258 www.caprent.com DELTA WEST
4895-55B St, Ladner Bach, 1 & 2 BR, Available. Spacious suites, balconies, rent incls heat & hot water, prkg available. Refs. N/P.
CALL 604 946-1094 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES
6508
Apt/Condos
10951 MORTFIELD RD. RICHMOND
1 bdrms from $915 2 bdrms from $1092 3 bdrms from $1273
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
RENTALS 604-275-2664 www.caprent.com
1 BR, Moffatt Rd. balc. coin w1d, exercise room, avail Dec. 1, ns, np, $790, 604-277-8676
6540
Houses - Rent
3 BR, 1 1/2 bath, near Richmond Centre & skytrain, ns np, $1300 + 60% utils 604-807-2475 4040 BURTON AVE, 5 BR, 1 1/2 bath, 5 appls, cul-de-sac, $1800, avail now, ns np 604-351-0680
9771 #2. 6BR, 3.5 bath, new paint 2850sf, lease, np, ns, now, $3100 Eric 604-723-7368 Prop.Mngt. STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN ● No Qualification - Low Down ● CHILLIWACK - 9557 Williams, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, cozy HOUSE on 49x171’ lot, excellent investment property in heart of town..... $888/M SURREY- 6297 134 St. Solid 7 Bdrm HOUSE w/3 bdrm suite on 1/4 acre lot with views... $1,688/M WHITE ROCK - 15532 Madrona Dr 3 bdrm, HOUSE, quiet st, huge yard, dble garage, 2 yr old roof....$1,388/M Call (604)812-3718 or (604)786-4663
www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca
Christmas Calendar
CREATIVE GIFTCRAFT FAIR SAT, Nov 20th- 10-3 at Steveston Buddhist Temple 4360 Garry St Tables still available. Call 277-5077eves only
RICHMOND POTTERS CLUB
Pottery Sale
6565
Office/Retail Rent
FOR LEASE
Office Space- 353sf in professional office bldg, 2nd flr, elevator & secure indoor prkg. 4840 Delta Street, Ladner. Ph: Gertie’s Cell 604-306-4563 or email: henneken@shaw.ca
6595
Shared Accommodation
6595-55
Richmond
FULLY furn’d quiet bright Br, exc loc, ns, np, responsable, $460. incl util, wd, ref’s 604-277-5968
6602
6620
Warehouse/ Commercial
FOR LEASE 2000SF warehouse spase, River Rd. West, Ladner, Call 604-970-8545
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http://classified.van.net
9105 9105
Auto Miscellaneous
NEED A VEHICLE? No Credit? Bad Credit. Cars - Trucks - SUVs. Good credit or bad credit. Guaranteed to Drive. 1-877-734-9242. Apply online www.Joanmasters.ca
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
WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Last week 11 out of 13 applications approved! We fund your future not your past. Any Credit. $500.00 Xmas CASH back. www.coastlineautocredit.com or 1-888-208-3205
To advertise in the Classifieds call: 604-630-3300
SUDOKU
Suites/Partial Houses
Fun By The Numbers
Like puzzles? Then you'll love Sudoku. This mind-bending puzzle will have you hooked from the moment you square off, so sharpen your pencil and put your Sudoku savvy to the test!
1 BR + den. Suits Single. grnd lvl @ 4th & Granville, np, ns, no ldry, refs, priv ent, $850 incl heat/ hydro. cpl rent neg. 604-244-7862 1 BR, exc loc, nr Ironwood, 4 appl, np, ns, $680 incls utils/ cable/net. Dec 1. 604-277-5058 2 BR grd flr, sep entry, new home suit single $900 util incl’d, refs, ns, np, couple neg. 604-241-5999 2 BR suite upper level, 13051 Blundell, $900 incl utils, ns, np, avail immed, 604-728-5258 3 BR, upper level, large, fp, patio, clean bright, quiet, 5 appls, np, ns, refs, $1350, 604-277-5968 RMD 2 br bsmt ste, $900 + 40% Utils, close to Rmd Centre. Avail Nov. 15th. ns np. 778-837-8484 UPPER FLR of house, 3 br, 1.5 ba, W. Rich. clean, furn/unfurn, $1300+ut, n/s n/p, 604-277-1746
6605
Here's How It Works: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a Sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!
Townhouses Rent
RMD NEW corner, 1400 SF, 2 br,
2.5 bath, nr ammens, np, ns, Nov 15 $1850. 604-273-5872 * 738-6406
To advertise call
604-630-3300
Fraserview Care Lodge
Annual Bake, Craft & Gift Fair in support of resident activities Saturday, Nov. 27 11am - 4pm 9580 Williams Rd. Richmond
SOUTHARM Christmas CRAFT FAIR Sat. Nov. 13 10 am to 4 pm
FREE ADMISSION
Southarm
Community Centre
8880 Williams Rd. Richmond (604) 718 – 8060
Fri. Nov. 26 • 2-9pm Sat. Nov 27 • 10am-4pm Sun. Nov. 28 • 10am-3:30pm Richmond Cultural Centre 7000 Minoru Gate, Richmond
Christmas Craft & Art Fair
Buy direct from Potters
Saturday, November 13 • 10am - 4pm
FREE ADMISSION
Creative Treasures Christmas Craft Fair Wednesday, Nov. 10 Thursday, Nov. 11 Friday, Nov. 12 Saturday, Nov. 13
10 am to 5 pm 10 am to 5 pm 10 am to 5 pm 10 am to 5 pm
Cash, Debit, Visa and Mastercard East Delta Hall - 10379 Ladner Trunk Rd, Delta
Ukrainian Cultural Centre 5311 Francis Road, Richmond
Shop for one-of-a-kind, special creations. Pottery, paintings, jewelry, handmade cards, knitting and much, much more. Enjoy coffee and dessert or lunch: Mmm!... perogies, cabbage rolls, kolbasa & borscht!
* Free Parking * Hourly Door Prizes * Joan 604-275-8169 • Marcia 604-448-0330
(corner #10 Hwy. & 104th St)
Refreshments Available
PARISH OF ALL SAINTS
Poinsettia Bazaar 4755 Arthur Drive, Ladner, B.C.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2010 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Gift Baskets & Handmade Crafts Silent Auction ❆ Books ❆ Jewelry Attic Treasures ❆ Quilt Raffle All Saints Frozen Pies, Baking & Preserves
!
Refreshments: Muffins, sandwiches, coffee, tea & goodies
Annual Christmas Event Saturday, Nov. 13th 9:00am - 4:30pm
3800 Moncton St., Richmond Holiday Clothing, Leathers, Jewelry, Accessories, Crystal and much much more!
ACROSS 1. Not wet 4. Defensive nuclear weapon 7. Play a role 10. No longer alive 12. Not messy 14. Indian Hills Press poet 15. Silkworm moths 17. Scarlett’s home 18. About aviation 19. Husbands & wives 22. Bed linens 23. Portico
24. “Rule Britania” composer 25. The Plains of Olympia 26. Morning 27. Libyan dinar 28. Scottish tax 30. Allegheny plum 32. In the year of Our Lord 33. The golden state 34. A long narrow opening 36. Singles 39. Writes bad checks 41. Skulls
DOWN 1. Tooth caregiver 2. Enlarges hole 3. Motorcycle maker 4. Initial wagers 5. Small pierced orb 6. Designer Jacobs 7. South Australia capital 8. Loving stroke 9. The “terrible” age 11. More desperate 13. N.M. art colony 16. Sports venues 18. Brother of Artemis 20. Individual articles
21. S.W. native Am. people 44. More terrestrial frog 28. Drool 45. New Rochelle college 29. Text reviser 49. Belonging to a thing 30. Reject with contempt 31. Roofed patios 34. Preliminary drawing 35. ___ Aviv, Israel 37. Belgian painter James ___ 38. Humorous drama 40. Grinders 41. Lettuces 42. Chief Assyrian God 43. Window taps
43. Trotsky & Lenin 46. Town in Mauritania 47. Scournful sounds 48. Russian Black Sea resort 50. What part of (abbr.) 51. Mentally healthy 52. Disorderly retreat 53. The woman 54. Cony 55. Married woman
The Richmond News November 10, 2010 A27
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9145
Domestic
1981 FORD Fairmont, auto Trans. Red, 98658 kms, good tires, runs great, only $2750 single owner, call (604) 984-8525
9129
Luxury Cars
Scrap Car Removal
#1 FREE Scrap Vehicle Removal Ask about $500 Credit!!! $$ PAID for Some 604.683.2200 AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $100 cash paid for full sized vehicles. 604-518-3673
Pays $150 minimum 2000 CADILLAC Catera Sport, auto, full load, 155k, runs excellent, $4700 604-868-2149
9130
Motorcycles/ Dirt Bikes
2000 BUELL LIGHTNING 1200 by Harley Davidson
for Full-Size Complete Vehicles. Free Removal! 2-Hr. Service in Most Areas
Call 778-316-3217
THE SCRAPPER SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL
CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES
604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC 2H
9160 All black. Perfect running condition. Only 10,500 original km. One of the last motors built by John Andres of JARZ Performance. Super fast and super fun! $6000 obo. Call 604.316.4342. TWO WHEELIN’ EXCITEMENT! Motorcycle Mechanic Program. GPRC Fairview Campus, Alberta. Hands-on training for street, offroad, dual sport bikes. Write 1st year apprenticeship exam. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.
9145
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Sports & Imports
1990 BMW 320i, 2dr, blk, white leather int, 60K, auto, new brakes/tran, $9500 604 987-0633 2005 MAZDA 3 GS, auto, sedan, gray, great cond a/c, loaded $11,000. Call 604-990-5687 2006 RED Toyota Corolla, 43,000 kms., std., excellent condition, sat radio, 604-261-9241 (eves)
Carpet Cleaning
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL No Wheels, No Problem CASH FOR SOME COMPLETE CARS OPEN 24 HRS. INCLUDING HOLIDAYS
MIKE:
604-872-0109
EUROPEAN DETAILED Service cleaning. www.pumacleaning.ca Sophia 604-805-3376 Sister Team office/hse cleaning. We will make your house sparkle. 15 yrs exp. $25/hr. 604 306-5993
8060
CHOICE CARPET CLEANING Free Est.! Guaranteed Work! 604-897-6025, 778-688-0117
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
Electrical
8090
#1167 LIC Bonded. BBB, lrg & sm jobs, expert trouble shooter, WCB, low rates, 24/7. 617-1774. YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 service call. Insured. Lic # 89402. Fast same day service guaranteed. We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
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 MINI-EXCAVATOR: Lot grading and levelling, concrete removal and demolition. 604-306-8599
Fencing/Gates
S&S LANDSCAPING & FENCING
Factory Direct Cedar Fence Panel for Sale & Installation 8291 No.5 Rd Richmond Call 604-275-3158
8125
Gutters
JIM’S HOME SERVICES Gutter cleaning & repairs, roofing & repairs, powerwashing. 604-831-0303
8155
Landscaping
HEDGE REMOVAL, stump grinding, excavator, concrete removal, etc Steve 604-724-3670
8160
Lawn & Garden
Ny Ton Gardening Tree cutting & topping, yard cleanup, trimming, hedging, 604-782-5288 PLANTSMAN LANDSCAPING Fall Clean-up, shrub & tree pruning, hedge trimming. Professional, insured. John 604-324-9303 YARD CLEAN-UP, lawns cut & lawn aeration, hedge trim, rubbish removal, gutters. 604-773-0075
8185
8087 8035
Cleaning
MAGNOLIA CLEANING When tennants vacate 'Call Us' We clean, paint & repair! 604-214-0661
8080
Scrap Car Removal
FREE
8055
Moving & Storage
B&Y MOVING Experienced Movers ~ 2 Men $50 ~
8193
Oil Tank Removal
STORMWORKS
● Oil Tank Removal ● Recommended ● Insured ● Reasonable Rates
604-724-3670
8195
Painting/ Wallpaper
PRIMO PAINTING Interior & Exterior
* EXCELLENT PRICES * Free Est./Written Guarantee
No Hassle Quick Work Insured /WCB
604-723-8434
8205
Paving/Seal Coating
ALLEN Asphalt, concrete, brick, drains, foundations, walls, membranes 604-618-2304/ 820-2187
8220
$30 P/HR. Abe Moving & Delivery & Rubbish Removal. ★ Available 24 hours. Abe at: 604-999-6020 AJK MOVING Ltd. Delivery, storage. No job too small or big. Clean-up, garage, basement. Lic# 32839 604-875-9072
8240
10% Off with this Ad! Aman’s Plumbing Service, Lic. Gas Fitter, Reas. Rates. 778-895-2005 1ST CALL Plumbing&Heating Ltd Local, Prompt & Professional. Lic’d, Bonded, Ins. 604-868-7062
PLUMBERS
www.crownresidentialroofing.com
8250
Roofing
8250
Roofing
A North West Roofing Specialist in Re-Roofing & Repair, Free Est 10% disc, WCB, Liability Insured. Jag 778-892-1530
Final Chance to Save ½ the HST Please Book by November 30 20 year Labour Warranty available
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A.J.K. MOVING Ltd. Special truck for clean-ups. Any size job Lic#32839 604-875-9072
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8255
Rubbish Removal
$30 P/HR. Abe Moving & Delivery & Rubbish Removal. ★ Available 24 hours. Abe at: 604-999-6020
...and because we like Christmas as much as you do we are offering in Christmas Corner till December 25.
Rubbish Removal
Re-Roofing & Repairs Specialists
Promote your Craft Fairs, Christmas Events and Services
6 ads for the price of 3
8255
#1 All Season Roofing
Water Lines (without digging) Sewer Lines (without digging) Install. Drain tiles. 604-739-2000
Renovations & Home Improvement
★ BATHROOM SPECIALIST★ Tiles, tub, vanity, plumbing, paint framing. From start to finish. Over 20 yrs exp. Peter 604-715-0030
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Plumbing
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8300
Stucco/Siding/ Exterior
Quality Home Improvement ★ Stucco ★ All Kinds. No Job Too Big or Small. 604-725-8925
A28 November 10, 2010 The Richmond News
A GREAT GIFT IDEA
FOR ALL OCCASIONS! Sweet and Tender
Asparagus 2 for $4.00 Grown in Peru
Premium
Russet Potatoes $0.49/lb Grown in Washington
Fresh and Creamy
Avocado 3 for $2.00
Gift Baskets are now available in 3 different sizes:
Grown in Mexico
$20, $30 and $40 + HST
Prices Effective
November 10th - 14th, 2010
Kin΄s Gift cards available in any amount. No minimum amount required.
11105527
Richmond Centre
Outside the Mall Next to COBS Bread 604.214.0253
Blundell Centre
Blundell & No. 2 Rd Near McDonald’s 604.275.1401
Coppersmith Corner Steveston Hwy. & No. 5 Rd West of Canadian Tire 604.272.8887
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