Richmond News October 4 2017

What’s inside:

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2017

Just a sneeze away

NEWS: Mental Health Week focuses on teens with OCD 3

Flu, teacher shortage could create havoc

COMMUNITY: Family takes board game to a whole new level 12

Graeme Wood

Staff Reporter gwood@richmond-news.com

T

he Richmond School District is facing a serious shortage of substitute teachers and the problem will only be amplified as cold and flu season approaches, said board chair Debbie Tablotney.

“It’s going to be a concern. We’ve been resourcing retired teachers, but we are still going to be short,” said Tablotney Tuesday.

In Richmond, it appeared to take longer than expected to fill all the regular teacher positions. Prior to the school year starting, Tablotney said all classrooms would be ready to go. But many classrooms went well into September without a teacher.

“There are still some classes that are still being set for teachers,” said Tablotney.

She added the district is also still looking to fill about 25 full-time special needs and English Language Learner (ELL) positions.

Until that is done, the district is not meeting the revamped requirements of classroom composition as set out by the Supreme Court of Canada last November.

On Monday the B.C. Teachers’ Federation said it is no surprise there is a teacher shortage in B.C. as they receive the second lowest entry-level pay in Canada, after Quebec, which doesn’t have as many requirements for first-year teachers.

Factor in housing costs, and you have a serious labour shortage, said Glen Hansman, BCTF president.

“It makes it tough to convince the necessary number of candidates to come to B.C. when starting salaries are so low; there are a very limited number of places to rent, and (the) cost of living is so high.”

See New page 3

n Kids from Paragon Martial Arts watch as one-man circus Matt Levy balances a baby stroller on his face during the second annual OktoberfeSteveston on No. 1 Road last weekend. Rain on Saturday dampened festivities in the afternoon, but local band Thor warmed things up in the early evening when the weather cleared. Photo by Boaz Joseph/Special to the News

Felicos Features All features come with the choice of soup or salad to start LAMB PIE

RACK OF LAMB

Tender pieces of lamb sautéed with garlic, onions, and red wine, topped with cream cheese and wrapped in filo pastry, rice, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables

Tender rack of lamb seasoned with fine herbs served with roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables and Felicos special lamb mint sauce

$19.95

SINCE

1984

604.276.8282 • 8140 LESLIE ROAD

$29.95

Open for Lunch Monday-Saturday

Belly Dancing October 14 & 28 RIB EYE STEAK

$29.95

10 oz. 28 day Alberta AAA rib eye cut steak, mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables

Dinner Everyday from 4:30pm

BUSINESS: Whitecaps' COO speaks at Women in Leadership event 15

SPORTS: Volleyball tradition continues at Richmond Christian 18

SEAFOOD PLATTER $ 95

20

per person • min 2 people

Greek salad, homous, satziki, pita bread, ice shrimp cocktail, stuffed tiger prawns, kalamaria, sauteed seafood (prawns, halibut salmon, scallops), mussels, roast potatoes, rice and seasonal vegetables.

expiry: October 11

See our full menu online at www.felicos.com

A2 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2017

RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2017

A3

NEWSin the City

When routines turn obsessive OCD is serious health concern ALANCAMPBELL

Staff Reporter

ACAMPBELL@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

W

e all have daily routines and hourly habits, some more entrenched than others.

But what if that ritual becomes an obsession which affects your basic ability to function, be it at school as a teenager or an adult at work?

You may not realize it, but there is a distinct possibility you are suffering from obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).

Often dismissed and flippantly referred to in conversations, OCD is a living, breathing condition controlling, disrupting and, in many cases, damaging the daily life of thousands of people in Richmond and beyond.

That’s why, during Mental Illness Awareness Week, a series of short films about people living with OCD were being screened, followed by a panel-led discussion, at a special event at Richmond Hospital.

Leading the post-screening discussion was Dr. Evelyn Stewart, director of research for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, BC Children’s Hospital, who said that, in youth, the OCD could go on for years without teachers, parents or family doctors even recognizing it.

“On average, it can take around 13 years before it gets proper recognition,” Stewart told the Richmond News. “(Parents) should look for their child getting distraught at simple things, such as getting ready for school or with their homework; things taking much longer than they should and repetitive behaviour.

“But not everything is visible; they could be mentally reviewing things or going through mental rituals all the time.”

What parents or guardians of the youth

or adult with OCD shouldn’t do, according to Stewart, is get sucked into “family accommodation.”

“If the child doesn’t want to touch a door handle for some reason, the parent opening the door for them is a mistake,” she explained.

“And making two sets of meals to accommodate a disorder is also not helping. Both of these examples just makes the OCD stronger.”

At Tuesday’s screenn To mark Mental Illness Awareness Week, a series of short films about people living with OCD were screened, followed by a ing – organized in association with Pathways panel-led discussion, last night at Richmond Hospital. Photo Submitted Clubhouse, Vancouver Coastal Health and the caused it,” she said. fight back against the OCD and works with Richmond Mental Health and Substance “It’s genetic and certain people are born them to develop skills to stop getting bossed Use Program – attendees learned how the with stronger influences than others. The around by it. percentage of youth sufferevent was maybe a tip“It’s also about building up their confiing from an OCD is one to ping point in their lives.” dence that they can fight this and win. It’s two per cent; similar to that Stewart said there are very treatable once it is recognized.” in adults. basically two pieces to the Although OCD is not a new disorder by If the child doesn’t want But the onset for boys, OCD puzzle: recognizing any stretch, Stewart believes it’s getting to touch a door handle for added Stewart, is usually it exists and then accessmore recognition and credibility now due around age eight to 10 ing, what she said, is the to “famous people” such as hockey player some reason, the parent and a little later, around limited treatment from Corey Hirsch and footballer David Beckham opening the door for them is cognitive therapy profespuberty, for girls. coming forward with their OCD stories.

Stewart said that parents sionals.

“And I would also like to think the stigma a mistake. can sometimes feel guilty “There have been a lot that used to surround mental health is not – Dr. Evelyn Stewart that they have somehow of efforts to change (the what it used to be.” caused the OCD due to a levels of access), howFor people who think they, or a loved one, stressful event that hapever,” Stewart added. are suffering from OCD, Stewart recompened, such as a divorce “If you do get there, mends checking out the Kelty Mental Health or moving home. the treatment is usually ‘cognitive behaviour Resource Centre at BC Children’s Hospital.

“It doesn’t mean it was that event that therapy,’ which teaches children the skills to Its website is KeltyMentalHealth.ca.

New teachers wary of city's high housing costs From page 1 Across the province, said Hansman, “It’s only a matter of days before the cold and flu season hits our schools. When that happens, the critical shortage of on-call teachers will lead to significant disruptions to schools and students. We are already seeing cases of unfilled teacher vacancies in schools on a daily basis. And in some extreme cases, some students still don’t have their permanent teacher.”

Kim Nowitsky, member of the parent-led education advocacy group Richmond Schools Stand United, said parents have, for the most part, been sympathetic to the district’s plight.

“It’s not their fault,” she said.

“You can hardly blame teachers for leaving Richmond,” said Nowitsky, whose children’s school does not have a librarian, hence the students have not been able to access books for an entire month.

Hansman has proposed the provincial government re-open its most recent contract, which was signed in 2014 after a long labour dispute with the Liberal government.

“From our point of view, possible solutions include incentives like student loan forgiveness, professional supports, and meaningful assistance with housing and moving expenses. B.C. must also confront the high cost of living and the low wages starting teachers

FLASH

SALE

receive in our province,” he said.

At University of B.C., a bachelor’s degree and education degree, required to teach, will cost about $48,000 in tuition and fees alone, over five years. A first year teacher in Richmond earns about $49,000.

Tablotney also said she’s hearing housing issues are a major factor hampering the district’s hiring process.

The hiring blitz this year stems from the November court ruling. Then, the court determined the BC Liberal government imposed illegal legislation in 2002 that stripped the B.C. Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) of its right to bargain for smaller classes and composition (adequate level of special needs teach-

ers). The ruling reversed the growing trend of larger class sizes, which had saved the province billions of dollars at the expense of children’s education, Nowitsky has noted.

Nowitsky said Richmond parents are looking forward to what the NDP government plans to do in Richmond, particularly with the 24 remaining elementary schools that need seismic upgrade funding.

Tablotney said the board met with Education Minister Rob Fleming last week to discuss that matter.

“He understands our position and dilemma,” said Tablotney.

The NDP will table a new budget in February.

WOMEN’S PIXLEY Black, Peanut & Pewter Leather

79

SAVE $ $140

95 REG $219.95

SALE ENDS SUNDAY OCTOBER 8, 2017. WHILE QUANTITIES LAST.

hap py

Ronsons Richmond Centre 604-273-2010 Ronsons Rack Lansdowne Centre 778-297-7189

shop online at ronsons.ca

A4 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2017

RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

NEWSin the City

Fentanyl pipeline crosses Richmond GRAEMEWOOD

Learn anywhere, anytime!

Endless possibilities...

Choose from hundreds of online courses. Monthly start dates.

RICHMOND CONTINUING EDUCATION Here are just some of the online courses to select from: • Drawing - for absolute beginners • Photography – unlocking secrets to better photos • Computer Application & Programming Courses • Scrapbooking – digital strategies • Spanish – learn it quickly • English – everyday activities • French – beginner conversation • Aging – Healthy Ways to Age • Pregnancy – Be Happy & Healthy • Health & Healing – naturally • Reading – Help your Child Read & Succeed • Writing – your life story • Math – refresher • Meals – luscious, low-fat, fast • Lose Weight & Keep It Off • QuickBooks • Business Plan – creating a winner • SAT/GRE/GMAT Prep • Website – WordPress • Mobile Apps – creating with HTML5 … and many more!

Register now!

www.ed2go.com/RichContEd

7811 Granville Avenue, Richmond, BC V6Y 3E3 Tel: 604.668.6123 www.RichmondCE.ca

TINO’S PIZZA 604-274-8115 www.tinospizza.ca

SERVING RICHMOND SINCE 1991

Staff Reporter

GWOOD@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

T

he illegal trade of the deadly opioid fentanyl continues to flow through the Island City by Nature.

On Tuesday, RCMP announced a Richmond resident is facing numerous drug charges after his apartment was found to contain 40,000 fentanyl pills and a one-kilogram brick of methamphetamine following a search warrant execution in February 2016.

Yan Chau (Andrew) Lam, 48, has been charged with one count of conspiring to import a controlled substance, contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, one count of conspiring to possess a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, and three counts of unlawfully possessing a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, stated an RCMP news release.

Lam was charged after U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the U.S Los Angeles/Long Beach seaport discovered three roller suitcases inside a refrigerated container arriving from Brazil that was in transit to the Port of Vancouver, Canada.

CBP officers discovered 130 kilograms of cocaine in the suitcases, which prompted the transnational investigation by the Waterfront Joint Forces Operation unit of the RCMP’s Federal Serious and Organized Crime section, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Canada Border Services Agency.

“These seizures would definitely have impacted the transnational organized crime networks involved,” said Supt. Cal Chrustie.

“Even more importantly, we believe that preventing these drugs from reaching our communities has undoubtedly saved countless lives,” added Chrustie.

Also charged with one count of conspiring to traffic drugs is Sok Wai (Gertrude) Cheong,

City of Richmond

n 40,000 fentanyl pills seized in a Richmond apartment in Feb. 2016. Photo submitted

43, of Vancouver.

More people have died of illicit drug overdoses in Richmond during the first half of this year than all of last year, according to an August report by the B.C. Coroners Service.

To June 30, 15 people have died from illicit drugs in Richmond, whereas 14 died in all of 2016, indicating that the city is no longer immune from what has become the greatest public health emergency in decades.

In 2015, there were six such deaths in Richmond, resulting in one of the lowest death rates in a “health service delivery area” across the province.

From 2007 to 2015, Richmond witnessed a total of 25 illicit drug overdose deaths.

This year, 13 of 15 deaths were connected to the powerful opioid fentanyl.

Across the province, illicit drug deaths are up 88 per cent in 2017, compared to the first half of 2016 (780 to 414 deaths).

This bust is not the first connected to Richmond. Walter James McCormick, 51, was sentenced to 14 years in prison last January after pleading guilty to five charges linked to fentanyl dealing in Richmond. He was caught with 30,000 fentanyl pills worth a reported $945,000.

CityNotice Board

Development Permit Panel Meeting

Wednesday, October 11, 2017 3:30 p.m. in Council Chambers Agenda Items:

1. 6020 No. 4 Road - DP 16-735007 - Alex Sartori - To (1) permit the construction of a Single-Family Residential Dwelling at 6020 No. 4 Road on a site zoned “Agriculture (AG1)” and designated as an Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA); and (2) vary the provisions of Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500 to increase the maximum area of the farm home plate from 1,000 m2 to 1,342 m2.

Online Ordering is now available! 所有蛋糕在網上訂購可享有九折優惠 (."0./ ,&$/ ')#/)!

Get 10% off on your online cake orders Coupon Code '%-)%* '%", +-* '%% 優惠券代碼 www.saintgermainbakery.com/shop/ '$#.'&!+&( Aberdeen Centre Branch

Unit 1428, Aberdeen Centre 4151 Hazelbridge Way, Richmond Tel: (604) 276-8378

Oakridge Mall Branch Unit 137, Oakridge Centre 650 West 41st Ave., Vancouver Tel: (604) 267-0807

Guildford Centre Branch

Unit 1077, Guildford Centre 10355 152nd Street, Surrey Tel: (604) 588 1808

Metrotown Branch

Unit 1144, Metropolis at Metrotown 4720 Kingsway, Burnaby Tel: (604) 438-8182

Coquitlam Centre Branch Unit 2841, Coquitlam Centre 2929 Barnet Highway, Coquitlam Tel: (778) 941 0360

2. 15040 Williams Road - DP 16-741741 - Vancouver Airport Fuel Facilities Corporation (VAFFC) - To permit the construction of a Marine Terminal Facility for aviation/jet fuel delivery at 15040 Williams Road on a site zoned “Industrial (I)” and partially designated as an Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA).

Please call 604-276-4395 for further information.

City of Richmond | 6911 No. 3 Rd. Richmond BC V6Y 2C1 | Tel: 604-276-4000

www.richmond.ca

RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2017

NEWSin the City

Right fish, wrong ocean

Businesses that Association brings together B.C. music teachers BC Registered Music Teachers’ Association

Atlantic salmon found in the Fraser GRAEMEWOOD Staff Reporter

GWOOD@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

S

ix Atlantic salmon have been found in the Lower Fraser River since an estimated 160,000 such fish escaped from the Cypress Island open-net farm in Washington State on Aug. 20.

Despite the farmed salmon spreading throughout B.C.’s South Coast, Byron Andres, head of the Atlantic Salmon Watch Program (ASWP), said there is no reason to suspect the fish pose a threat to the natural ecosystem.

“That said, the watch exists to monitor for their presence,” said Andres.

In B.C., there have been 58 recent reports of Atlantic salmon in open waters, while ASWP, a division of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO), has confirmed 26 cases, as of Friday, according to Andres. Fish have been detected as far north as northern Vancouver Island, in the Eve River.

Atlantic salmon had once been introduced to Pacific waters in the early 20th century, but they failed to spawn successfully. Andres said there was one stream on Vancouver Island where juvenile Atlantic salmon were once found, but they never returned, according to subsequent surveys.

“Our primary concern is monitoring for established populations,” he said, noting DFO would be mostly concerned with the farmed fish competing for resources (food and spawn-

A5

SPONSORED CONTENT

ing beds) against the five wild Pacific salmon species found in B.C. The program has studied the recovered fish and found that all but one had empty stomachs. That said, most were caught by anglers, so the fish were showing signs of foraging, noted Andres. The fish are not sterilized and theoretically viable to propagate, although they do have poorly developed gonads, said Andres. Mating and hybridizing with Pacific salmon is not possible, he said.

The fish found in the Fraser were caught in test fisheries and by First Nations gillnets.

The ASWP website states there had been just three confirmed cases of escaped Atlantic salmon in Pacific waters since 2011.

Open-pen fish farming continues to be a hotly-contested matter in B.C. Last month, the First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) once again called on provincial and federal governments to end open-pen salmon farming, citing diseases and threats to wild salmon smolt.

“This industry continues to operate under archaic provisions, allowing environmental polluters to pass their economic burden onto the environment and surrounding communities,” said FNLC. The B.C. Salmon Farmers Association claims, citing the Pacific Salmon Foundation, there is no evidence linking declining wild salmon stocks to salmon farms.

Farms form a $1.1 billion industry, one that both Richmond Members of Parliament, Liberal Joe Peschisolido and Conservative Alice Wong, support.

The B.C. Registered Music Teachers’ Association is a non-profit organization representing more than 1,000 highly qualified and experienced music teachers around the province.

“Often a parent will come to us looking for a good music teacher for their child,” says Victoria Warfield, president of the Richmond branch of the BCRMTA. “Unfortunately, there is no mandatory requirement for music teachers to be a member of a professional organization such as the BCRMTA, so anyone can hang out their shingle and teach music.”

The members of the BCRMTA are required to meet strict educational and professional standards before acquiring the Registered Music Teacher (RMT) designation.

“They need to have a degree or diploma from a recognized university,” Miss Warfield explains, “and they need to demonstrate a level of experience in their musical discipline as a teacher, as we’re a teaching rather than a performance organization. Potential members also need to show a level of success at the examination and competition levels.”

While there are many benefits for music teachers registered with the BCRMTA, their students are also able to enter additional competitions, both provincially and nationally.

Scholarships are awarded each year to students who have shown both talent and a dedicated level of music practice in all the musical disciplines: woodwinds, strings, voice, and piano.

“At the Richmond branch,” Miss Warfield explains, “scholarships are awarded for the highest marks achieved in the examination process and include both performance and theory examinations. All the marks for exam sessions throughout the year are eligible and a scholarship is awarded at every grade level and in every musical discipline.”

Scholarship amounts and eligibility are reviewed annually and amended as necessary.

The awards are paid out in cash, with students deciding how the money should be spent.

“Sometimes students choose to go to summer school for music, or they may opt for extra lessons, or the scholarship could be used to recoup music education costs already incurred.”

Apart from the Branch-funded scholarships, piano students are also eligible to enter for a private scholarship.

“Winifred Proud was one of the original presidents of the BCRMTA, and she generously bequeathed a scholarship to be given out annually to the top level performance students in piano in Levels 9 and 10,” Miss Warfield says.

Scholarships are open to all students of music teachers with the RMT designation in Richmond.

For more information about BCRMTA scholarships or to find a registered music teacher in your area, call 604.268.9559, email, or visit the website. BCRMTA’s Richmond branch can also be found on Facebook.

StandOUT is a content marketing program designed to introduce exceptional local businesses to readers in our community. For more information on how your business can StandOUT, contact the Richmond News at 604-249-3340 or rakimow@richmond-news.com

Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants

Are you a Skilled Immigrant looking to get back to your original profession?

19

$ Our Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants Program can help!

.99

Eligibility*: Permanent Residents living in Canada less than 5 years, intermediate level of English and 1-3 years of experience in your field.

Additional eligibility criteria may apply*

Contact us for more information: 604.575.3800 I careerpaths.ca The Career Paths Program is available across B.C. Back in Motion provides services in the following locations:

Surrey/Langley & Richmond/South Delta

RICHMOND RICHMOND

3850 No. 3580 No.3 Rd 3• Road 604.276.9222 604.276.9222 abcCountry.ca www.gotorickys.com

A6 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2017

RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

NEWSin the City

Christmas Fund seeks helpers I

FACTORY SECONDS & SAMPLE SALE 999 CANADA PLACE

PREMIUM OUTDOOR APPAREL AND EQUIPMENT

Friday, October 6TH, 9:00AM – 9:00PM Saturday, October 7TH, 10:00AM – 7:00PM Sunday, October 8TH, 10:00AM – 7:00PM Monday, October 9TH, 10:00AM – 3:00PM

UP TO 70% OFF * PLUS an additional 10% off last ticketed price, Sunday/Monday only**

N CO RD OV A

CA NA DA PL

D AR RR BU

ST

ST

H O W E

TH UR LO W

ST

ST HA STIN GS PEN ST DE RS T

Downtown Location: 999 Canada Place, Vancouver, Exhibition Hall C *

Up to a maximum of 70% off MSRP. Discontinued and factory seconds merchandise only. Selection and sizes are limited. Offer not valid on previous purchases. All sales are final. No exchanges. No returns.

** Receive an additional 10% off already discounted items. Valid Sunday, October 8, 2017 and Monday, October 9, 2017.

Closing times are subject to change due to lineup and/or capacity.

Large bags and backpacks will be required to be checked at the entrance in the designated bag check area. We are not responsible for any lost, stolen, missing, or damaged items.

Saturday, Oct 47 9am-5pm Saturday, October 9am-5pm th Sunday,October Oct 58 9am-3pm SunDay, 9am-3pm

n Each year, RCRG volunteers help make 2,000 low-income Richmond residents’ Christmas wishes come true. Photo submitted

Christmas Fund. Because of their commitment and hard work, we were able to brighten the holidays for 1,735 of our neighbours in need.”

The fund expects to serve similar numbers this year, with help from volunteers new and old.

“We’re incredibly lucky, because many of our volunteers have been with us for a long time,” said Gavsie.

“They know the program inside and out, and play an important leadership role.

But the Christmas Fund has gotten so big over the years

that an annual volunteer recruitment drive is necessary. We need all the help we can get.”

This year, volunteers will support the Christmas Fund in a number of ways: during client registration, in the Toy Room and at a variety of fundraising events.

A complete list of volunteer opportunities is available online at RCRG. org, along with an online application form. Volunteer training will take place in October and early November, in preparation for the start of the fund on Nov. 25.

HOW TO FIND AN OUTSTANDING MUSIC TEACHER

Whale of a Book Sale! le!

Fall 2017 th

t may be a little early to set up your Christmas tree, but you can still get in the holiday spirit, by volunteering with the Richmond Christmas Fund.

A program of charity Richmond Cares, Richmond Gives (RCRG), the fund assists low-income families during the holiday season, providing them with grocery vouchers, toys, books, sports equipment and gift cards.

The program needs to be supported annually by close to 200 volunteers and RCRG is always looking to bolster that number in order to service a growing need.

The fund mobilizes the community’s spirit of giving to make holiday wishes come true for 2,000 lowincome Richmond residents each year.

Those who register with the program receive grocery vouchers, while children under 18 also receive toys, books, sports equipment and gift cards.

“In 2016, we had 193 volunteers,” said Ed Gavsie, president and CEO of RCRG. “Together, they contributed 3,425 hours to the

如何寻找优秀的音乐老师

Visit the Annex

Thompson Community Centre

Call for a referral to a qualified teacher in your area.

We teach all instruments including: Piano Strings Guitar Orchestral & Band Instruments Voice & Music Theory

We are a professional association of over 100 certified music teachers in Richmond.

5151 Granville Avenue

Lynas Lane at Granville Avenue, between No. 2 Road & Railway Avenue

Over 25,000 New and Used Books, Hardcover and Paperback Fiction Art books, Classics, Canadiana, Home Repair & Renovations, Crafts & Hobbies, Computers & Texts, Geography & Travel, Children, Chinese & other languages

and so much more! *Please bring your own boxes or bags.

Sponsored by Friends of the Richmond Public Library.

All proceeds benefit Richmond Libraries.

BC Registered Music Teachers Association Richmond Branch

604-268-9559 • www.bcrmta.com

Volunteer To Help Seniors Why restrict HAPPY to one hour?

Get a pint of Pi all day for $4.50 200 - 10111 No. 3 Road • 604-271- 6611 www.pioneerspub.com

Help drive seniors to medical appointments, community events, and more!

CALL TO APPLY:

604-279-7021

RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2017

A7

NEWSin the City n (From left) Coun.

Ken Johnston, a Sierra Waste employee, Couns.

Bill McNulty and Derek Dang, along with Mayor Malcolm Brodie, launch a new city campaign to ensure residents know how to correctly sort their recycling. Photo submitted

Your City government.

On demand.

City aims to clean up recycling act

I

f you toss a glass jar in your Blue Box or fail to adaquetly clean out that peanut butter container, you may be getting a visit from the City of Richmond.

Starting this week, city teams will be conducting random audits of residential Blue Box and Blue Cart recycling and providing residents with recycling tips to help promote improved understanding of how to recycle materials correctly.

The reason, in part, is revenue, according to the city.

The city makes money off recycled materials, but not if they’re “contaminate.”

Contamination occurs when non-recyclables or different types of recycling such as paper, plastic and glass are mixed together.

“The key to recycling is that the better the quality, the higher the value for these materials and the easier they are to sell. It’s more

difficult to find buyers to purchase recycling that’s contaminated,” said Mayor Malcolm Brodie. Moreover, the more money the city can sell its recyclibles for, the less residents have to pay in utility fees.

“Recycling generates revenue which goes back into the program to help keep City utility fees down for residents,” notes a city press release.

City teams will be identifying areas where there are consistent problems with recycling quality. These on-site checks will take place through the fall in residential neighbourhoods with curbside collection, as well as multi-family complexes with centralized collection.

If the city continues to find problems with recycling quality following communication to residents and alert notices, the city may not collect the bins with non-recyclable or contaminated items.

RICHMOND MUSIC SCHOOL

11371 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC 604-272-5227 Email: richmondmusic@telus.net www.richmondmusicschool.ca

Shaw Cable has discontinued its Council meeting broadcasts. But you can stay informed by watching Richmond City Council meetings online.

Watch live at 7 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month. Or watch archived video anytime at your convenience. Click on E-Services menu on our website home page to access.

www.richmond.ca book your 2017

christmas party

For students of all ages: • Private lessons in most instruments and voice • Beginner Piano Special, first 10 lessons for $100 • Children’s Choir for Grades 1 - 7 • Theory, Harmony & History

Richmond City Council is working for you to provide vital community services and preserve and enhance our quality of life.

• Concerts, recitals, festivals, scholarships, bursaries • Students prepared for all levels of examination boards • Canadian Rep. for Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music

REGISTER NOW for October classes! keithwestcoasthomes.com

Keith Liedtke Your Steveston area Real Estate Specialist!

Come celebrate Christmas with us this season.

From large dinner parties to casual luncheons, let us help you plan your events.

5040 No. 6 Road, Richmond, BC 604.273.1121 www.greenacresgolfcourse.com

facebook.com/GreencacresGolf twitter.com/greenacresgolfc

Please contact us at 604-273-1121 ext 106 or email events@greenacresgolfcourse.com

ADESA RICHMOND PUBLIC AUTO AUCTION • Did you know ADESA will be auctioning 200+ Vehicles ehicles tonight right in Richmond?

• By the end of the week They will have auctioned off 1500+ Vehicles through their 3 weekly auctions

FOLLOW US @ #MYAUCTION AUCTION

AUCTIONS WED @ 7PM & SAT @ 10AM

SELL YOUR CAR AT CANADA’S LARGEST PUBLIC AUTO AUCTION

Keith Liedtke 604.341.6231

16179 BLUNDELL ROAD, RICHMOND, BC • ADESARICHMOND.CA • 604.233.7333

A8 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2017

RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

LETTERSto the Editor

n How police prioritize their workday irks reader L. Johnston, who thinks the city’s bad drivers should be the target and not bike thieves. File photo

Published every Wednesday and Friday by the Richmond News, a member of the Glacier Media Group.

200-8211AckroydRd.Richmond,B.C.V6X3K8 Call:604.270.8031Web:richmond-news.com

Editor Eve Edmonds

EDITOR@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

604.249.3343

Reporters: Alan Campbell

ACAMPBELL@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

604.249.3342

Graeme Wood

GWOOD@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

604.249.3329

Daisy Xiong

DXIONG@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

604.249.3348

Sports: Mark Booth

MBOOTH@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

Director of Advertising Rob Akimow

RAKIMOW@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

604.249.3340

Integrated Media Consultants: Collin Neal CNEAL@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

604.249.3341

Garry McLellan

GMCLELLAN@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

604.249.3330

Lesley Smith

LSMITH@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

604.249.3349

Angela Pong

APONG@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

604.249.3350

Digital Sales Manager Kali Andre KALI@GLACIERMEDIA.CA 604.249.3325

Distribution Manager Kristene Murray KMURRAY@VAN.NET

604.249.3353

Sales Administrator Joyce Ang

JANG@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

604.249.3335

Veera Irani

VIRANI@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

Publisher Pierre Pelletier

PPELLETIER@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

604.249.3336

Advertising Sales: 604.249.3340 advertising@richmond-news.com Delivery: 604.249.3132 distribution@richmond-news.com Classified: 604.630.3300 classified@van.net The Richmond News is a member of the Glacier Media Group. The News respects your privacy. We collect, use and disclose your personal information in accordance with our Privacy Statement which is available at www.richmond-news.com. The Richmond News is a member of the National Newsmedia Council, which is an independent organization established to deal with acceptable journalistic practices and ethical behaviour.

If you have concerns about editorial content, please contact the editor at editor@richmond-news.com or call 604-249-3343. If you are not satisfied with the response and wish to file a formal complaint, visit the web site at mediacouncil.ca or call toll-free 1-844-877-1163.

Driver crackdown would be nice Dear Editor, Re: “Thief caught 10 minutes after taking bait bike,” News, Sept. 29 Are there no bigger or more serious crimes in Richmond that the RCMP could spend their time on than bike theft?

I moved to Richmond a year ago and have, without exaggeration, been nearly Tboned 11 times at intersections when cars dangerously and selfishly advance through intersections after the light has gone red.

On one such occasion, an RCMP cruiser

was there at the same intersection and did nothing.

I have, on a weekly basis, been nearly killed crossing the street by drivers who refuse to stop at pedestrian crossings with flashing lights ablaze.

I have only twice ever seen a driver pulled over for a traffic infraction, yet I see driver after driver running red lights, driving dangerously and blatantly using cell phones.

This also speaks to the exorbatant insur-

ance premiums we are forced to pay in B.C. My rates are double what I paid in Alberta and 25 per cent more than what I paid in Ontatio.

A crackdown on the poor drivers here, as well as the re-privitization of insurance, would make a huge difference in making it affordable and saving good drivers from having to pay for the sins of others.

L. Johnston Richmond

Morning Give drivers both options road race Dear Editor, Another morning commute along the Railway/Granville/No. 2 route that feels like I have mistakenly entered into a Grand Prix race.

I admit to driving above the posted 50 km/h speed limit, but I am left “in the dust” by drivers going in excess of 70 km/h along this stretch.

Granted, this is early in the morning, before 6:30 a.m. But, from what I know, other than school zones, speed limits do not have timeframes.

As well, there are drivers who seem to attempt to intimidate others by driving so close that their headlights can’t be seen in my rear view mirror.

Exiting my driveway anytime of the day is an accident waiting to happen, with it being difficult to judge the speed of oncoming vehicles, as well as some drivers speeding up when they see someone entering the road.

I am an experienced driver in my mid 50s. I like to think I drive defensively and safely. Richmond drivers need to change their habits and slow down.

L. Bishop Richmond

Dear Editor, Re: “Quebec insurance less, at what cost?” Letters, Sept. 29 I read the recent letters to the editor by Andrew Tablotney, Peter Lam and Rustom Dubash regarding the pros and cons of no-fault insurance for B.C. As a recently retired ICBC injury adjuster, I saw first-hand how the injury tort system was being attacked financially by the increasing numbers of injury claims being presented and rapidly increasing court awards.

The problem claims are not, as Mr. Tablotney suggests, those of direly injured individuals with catastrophic injuries.

The recent Ernst & Young report on ICBC indicated that “minor claims have soared in cost by 365 per cent since 2000.”

These minor injury claims are not scientifically measurable and in many cases, payouts depend entirely upon the verbal evidence of the person seeking compensation.

ICBC has always had to pay out large settlements, or court judgments, for people with severe, life-changing injuries.

The number of these claims has not increased substantially

over the years. Most of the money has always gone toward whiplash and court awards for soft tissue injuries that have skyrocketed in recent years.

The plaintiff’s bar in B.C. (the lawyers who sue ICBC) are well-organized and they use regular meetings and social media to share information and strategy on how to best maximize their client’s settlements and get courts to pay more.

Back in the early 2000s, a $30,000 or $40,000 award at trial for whiplash was a painful pill to swallow for ICBC. Now it is common to see court awards in excess of $200,000 for whiplash.

In addition to pain and suffering compensation, B.C. courts routinely award tens of thousands of dollars, or even hundreds of thousands for alleged lost future capacity to work, lost capacity to do housekeeping and future medical expenses.

I agree with Tablotney that the Quebec system is the cheapest in Canada for a reason. It is not considered a good compensation system for those genuinely injured. A much better choice would be that of Saskatchewan’s optional no fault system.

As of March 2015, Deloitte LLP indicated that the average Saskatchewan resident paid auto insurance of $1,163 per vehicle per year as opposed to ICBC’s $1,717 at that time.

The public in Saskatchewan can choose no-fault insurance which pays no compensation for pain and suffering but provides a generous payment limit of up to $6,382,084 in medical and other benefits for severely injured persons.

Alternatively, Saskatchewan drivers can pay more to access the tort system and they have the right to sue for compensation.

No-fault policies in Saskatchewan still allow a nofault claimant to sue if their damages are in excess of the $6,382,084. If people want the cheaper no-fault version, then it is available. If a person wants the tort system, then the coverage is available at a premium.

It is my opinion that B.C. urgently needs no-fault auto insurance. It is unfair to have the public held hostage to a whiplash lottery that makes a few hundred lawyers rich, but drains the wallets of everyone in B.C. who insures a vehicle.

Lionel Such Richmond

RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2017

A9

LETTERSto the Editor

Follow the bridge money Dear Editor, The old adage “robbing Peter to pay Paul” applies to the new 10-lane $3.5 billion (plus financing costs of an additional $8 billion) mega-bridge project proposed by the former BC Liberal government.

While public education and healthcare budgets were being slashed, Clark’s government had no difficulty finding enough money to take on the nearly $12 billion project.

We now must ask ourselves: Were we willing to rob Peter (i.e. sacrifice our family’s education, health and housing stability) to pay Paul (i.e. international fossil fuel interests that desire deep draft coal, LNG, and jet fuel ships)?

Ultimately, we were being asked to sacrifice these fundamental social services to build the mega-bridge.

Far from being the only option, there are other more efficient options.

An additional tube at the Massey Tunnel would allow for an extension of the Canada Line, or LRT that connects to the Canada Line.

Imagine rapid transit connecting the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal to YVR and Vancouver.

A branch line to South Surrey and White Rock could also be expanded in the future and would be an advantage for daily commuters.

These solutions would decrease congestion and increase economic activity in a way that the proposed mega-bridge could not.

There would be numerous environmental benefits to the twinning option, which include reducing our carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions.

Twinning would also eliminate the need to dredge the Fraser River some 34 km inland from the mouth to New Westminster, which would do irreparable damage to our fishing, tourism and film industries.

Furthermore, it would not require us to give up 2,600 acres of farmland for industrial expansion.

The answer lays in more and better public transit system, with all three lev-

What about the animals?

els of government (civic, provincial, and federal) working together to address these issues comprehensively.

We need representatives who are looking out for our best interests and not the interests of international fossil fuel companies.

Just take a moment to ponder this: If a better, less costly and less environmentally damaging option exists, why was Clark’s government so committed to the mega-bridge project?

Follow the money, my friends.

Jack Trovato Richmond

Dear Editor, The forest fires in our province this past fire season were unparalleled. Whether or not we were personally evacuated from the onslaught, we heard news reports that everything possible was being done to save homes.

But there was never news about the homes of B.C.’s magnificent wildlife — the bears’ dens, the squirrels’ tree homes, the birds’ nests, the homes of animals who lived underground. Not one word.

All the forest dwellers must have been terrified as they fled. It will be years before all those homes are habitable.

Humans are almost back to normal, but what about our wildlife? Are we in awe of the animals that had the smarts to survive?

No, we are issuing licences to brave American and local hunters to kill them, not for meat, but for pleasure.

Isn’t there something wrong with this picture?

Nadine Jones The Maple Residences

Letters Policy Send your letters to Editor@Richmond-News.com. Include your name and city. The editor reserves the right to edit letters for brevity, taste and legality. The Richmond News does not publish anonymous letters.

Shelter may come at a cost Dear Editor, Re: “Try gratitude,” Letters, Sept. 29.

As someone who grew up in Richmond and recently read all the letters regarding the homeless shelter, it seems to me people are bashing business owners in the Ironwood Mall district.

I work in the vicinity; I also work with kids, so would like to share my thoughts on this situation.

Yes, the homeless are in need of homes. However, it was quite a shock to find out the public had not been informed of this move early on.

The city sent a letter to the businesses in the area just one week prior to hosting an information meeting that told neighbours a homeless shelter will be built in their area. It’s a huge shock, and there was no forewarning.

I have been working as a private teacher with kids for more than 10 years now. If my tutoring business was right beside a homeless shelter, I may or may not care.

As long as the kids are safe and I keep the doors locked, it is not a big deal.

However, I would be concerned about my business. Clients can choose where they want to take classes. For some businesses, it is not hard to relocate, but for a place like Wayland Sports, which has a swimming pool, it would be almost impossible.

Ying Wang is not upset about having homeless people residing beside him, he is upset that many families have already said they will quit his program if this homeless shelter is built.

You cannot force someone to stay in your program, and no matter the safety, parents will have the “what if” thought in the back of their minds.

If the shelter is built, I believe at least 50 per cent of Wayland’s clients will drop out. With customers leaving, revenues will decrease, people will lose jobs (there are around 50 coaches and people on staff at Wayland Sports). That would make 50 people out of a job, and what if some of them can’t pay their bills, rent or afford food?

That would just increase the number of homeless. Not to mention that is one less medium-sized business paying taxes to the city. And we all know what happens when there are too few taxpayers.

So, what is more important: Maintaining the city’s revenue and generating taxes so the city can thrive, or having this affected with a homeless shelter?

Chrissy Weng Richmond

D E D N E T EX

Do you hear, but have difficulty understanding?

THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO INVEST IN YOUR HEARING. Join Expert Hearing in celebrating our Summer Savings Event and experience these benefits: Complimentary hearing test – curious about your hearing levels? Start with a thorough exam of your auditory system, free of charge!

Crystal clear conversations – revolutionary new technology provides the ultimate in speech clarity and natural sound quality, proven to make it easier on the brain.

Our BEST PRICING of the year, including 2 for 1 on select models.

Impressively discreet – no one will even notice you are wearing hearing aids!

Every Hearing Aid is Promotionally Priced!!

Surrey Across from Ocean Park Safeway

604-541-9900

Vancouver Killarney Centre

604-437-4327

Rob Reiter, M.Sc., RAUD, RHIP, RHIP AUD(C), FAAA Registered Audiologist President / CEO

Richmond

Ladner

Delta

Blundell Centre

Harbour Centre Mall

Scottsdale Centre Mall

604-271-4327

604-940-3233

778-593-0202

experthearingsolutions.com

A10 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2017

RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

WHAT'SOn

National Pregnancy & Infant Loss Memorial Service

n Wednesday, Oct. 4: Minoru Chapel Opera: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Minoru Chapel, 6540 Gilbert Road.

The historic Minoru Chapel returns this fall season with a spectacular program of operatic performances. The Minoru Chapel Opera Series will feature memorable performances of classic opera, operetta, and choral music at one of Richmond’s most beloved heritage sites.

The Minoru Chapel Opera Series takes place on the first Wednesdays of October, November and December. Seating is limited and tickets can be purchased at the door or, as recommended, in advance by calling 604-276-4300. Admission is $20 for adults, $18 for students and seniors.

More information online at Richmond.ca/ MinoruChapel.

Sunday October 15, 2017 - 3:00pm Come join with other parents, families, and supporters in this second annual service to honour the short lives of our children.

This non-denominational service will feature a children’s story time, music, candle lighting, and a message of hope and healing.

There will be an opportunity to pay tribute to our children and a time for refreshments and fellowship following the service.

Ocean View Funeral Home

n Friday, Oct. 6: Oktoberfest: 6:30 p.m. at Steveston Community Centre Put on your dancin’ shoes and lederhosen and join in a rousing celebration of autumn with all things German including beer, bratwurst, and oompa! Price is $40 each or a table of eight for $320. All attendees must be 19+. Tickets are available in person at the community centre, or order by phone 604-238-8080 with barcode #2193942.

Ticket includes one serving of beer or wine, collectible beer mug, dinner, entertainment and the chance to win a door prize. Net proceeds from ticket sales will go towards the playground fund; 50/50 share will go to programs at the community centre.

4000 Imperial Street, Burnaby OceanViewFuneral.com

604-435-6688

Please RSVP by October 11th to emptycradle@telus.net

Sponsored by:

Empty Cradle Bereaved Parents Support

n Saturday, Oct. 7: Cranberry Sale:

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Richmond Nature Park, 11851 Westminster Highway.

Revenue from the sale supports educa-

tional programs at the park for children.

n Saturday, Oct. 7: 3rd Annual Harvest Full Moon Festival: 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the City Centre Community Centre, 5900 Minoru Blvd.

Richmond residents and visitors of all ages are invited to participate in City Centre Community Association’s third annual Harvest Full Moon Festival, led by local artist Marina Szijarto.

The harvest full moon is a time of year to give thanks, bring awareness, exchange stories and reminisce about past experiences related to the arts, culture and farming and how all three areas have evolved in Canada, and more specifically in Richmond, over the past 150 years. To celebrate, everyone is invited to this free event that starts at 6 p.m. and includes a neighbourhood lantern procession, the chance to meet Debra Sparrow (acclaimed weaver and Salish artist of the Musqueam First Nations), Chinese brush painting sessions, lion dancers, a fiddler, Chinese harpist, guitarists, interactive storytelling and tea and moon cakes to share. n Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 6 and 7: Whale of a Book Sale: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

(Saturday), 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Sunday): Thompson Community Centre.

Friends of the Richmond Library is hosting its fall “Whale of a Book Sale” on Oct. 7 and 8 at Thompson Community Centre. This will be a huge sale with more than 25,000 English and Chinese books, used and some like new, which have been categorized by dedicated volunteers so as to make it easy for customers and book lovers alike to find their favorite topics and genres. All proceeds benefit Richmond libraries.

— compiled by Alan Campbell

WILLS & ESTATES 20% SENIORS DISCOUNT ON THURSDAYS

4 DECADES OF SERVICE

(some exclusions apply)

Levitt Law Office

shoppersdrugmart.ca Shoppers Drug Mart Richmond Centre 6060 Minoru Blvd., Richmond 604-273-6187 Open 24 Hours

Shoppers Drug Mart Blundell Centre 8180 No. 2 Road, Richmond 604-274-3023 8:00 AM - Midnight

Shoppers Drug Mart Garden City Centre 9100 Blundell Rd., Richmond 604-276-0067 8:00 AM - Midnight

604-270-9611

Shoppers Drug Mart Shoppers Drug Mart Shoppers Drug Mart Shoppers Drug Mart Gilbert & Elmbridge Broadmoor Shopping Centre # 5 Road & Cambie Seafair Shopping Centre 5555 Gilbert Road, Richmond 7820 Williams Road, Richmond 11800 Cambie Road, Richmond 8671 No. 1 Road, Richmond 604-295-4080 778-296-4065 604-278-9105 604-277-2611 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM 8:00 AM - Midnight Open 24 Hours 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

#120 - 11181 Voyageur Way, Richmond (near Shell & Bridgeport) www.protectmyestate.ca

Find us on

the SKIP DISHES.com

604 284 CAKE (2253) 110-12480 No. 1 Rd. Richmond, BC V7E 0A2

menchiesSteveston @menchiesSteveston www.menchies.com

No. 1 Road

Bayview

Not to be combined with any other offer.

menchiesSteveston@gmail.com Moncton

THANKSGIVING WEEKEND SPECIAL STARTING FRIDAY BOGO (BUY ONE GET 50% OFF YOUR 2ND CUP)

PRE-SEASON SALE ON OUR MOST POPULAR GAS LINEARS! Featuring high efficiency gas linear fireplaces by Savannah Heating.

The Essence 45 $200 OFF, and the Pinnacle 55 $400 OFF Both fully loaded with porcelain liner, deluxe remote, and dual fan kit. AND… both qualify for the $300 EnerChoice rebate from FortisBC!

thefireplacewarehouse.ca

#115-12320 Vulcan Way, Richmond,604-284-2550 Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 10am-4pm

RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2017

COMMUNITYin Focus

Equipment & Party

Granny goes for playground

Online auction in full swing Daisy Xiong

Staff Reporter dxiong@richmond-news.com

A

Richmond grandmother has launched an online auction to raise funds for Diefenbaker elementary’s new playground.

The school planned to replace the existing, decades-old playground four years ago, but it was put on hold due to a lack of funds — despite the school’s constant efforts to fundraise.

“I sensed the disappointment,” said Luella Cook, whose two grandchildren attend the school.

She then volunteered to organize an online auction to provide one more novel fundraising option for the project.

“Families are very busy. I thought an online auction could make it easier for them to get involved and make donations.”

She was helped in setting up the online auction through the charity eFlea.

Cook and a group of parents and grandparents from the school commu-

n Luella Cook, a Richmond grandma in her 70s, started the fundraising online auction from scratch. Photo by Daisy Xiong

nity have reached out to hundreds of local business owners, merchants and individuals, asking for items or services that could be donated to the auction.

She also wrote to celebrities such as astronaut Chris Hadfield, who donated his autographed books, and Charlotte Diamond, who mailed Cook a box of her publications shortly after being contacted.

“The community has been incredibly supportive. Their generosity is hum-

bling,” said Cook.

Adding to the generosity is Rick Ilich, t president of Townline Homes, who the a agreed to match all money earned t through the auction as well as any cash d donations.

“They said there was no limit for this d donation…His kindness has motivated me to raise more,” Cook said.

Now the auction site has around 180 items, from stays in Hawaii, local restaurant meals and movie nights to c community activities, books, toys and home products.

“Just take a look at the website and you will find something you need. Most importantly, by doing that you are supporting our kids and community,” said Cook.

She hopes this auction will add at least $30,000 to the previous funds raised by the school, ending the long wait for a new playground.

“The playground creates a sense of bonding and is the heart of a community. It’s important to make sure our kids play on safe facilities,” said Cook.

The auction will be live from Oct. 6-21 at DiefenbakerElementary2017.Eflea. ca/. Cash donations can also be made to DiefenbakerPAC@Gmail.com.

4440 Vanguard Road, Richmond www.pikesrentals.com • 604.278.6797

LET PIKE’S RENTALS HELP WITH ALL YOUR PROJECTS FRI. - MON. RENTALS ONE DAY CHARGE

• Pressure Washers • Air Compressors • Generators • Scaffolding • Plumbing Equipment • Compaction Equipment • BBQ’s,Tents,Tables & Chairs Plus much more ... give us a call Open Monday thru Friday from 7am til 4:30pm

10% OFF RENTALS

Excludes Party rentals. Mon. - Fri. only with presentation of this ad at time of rental.

The past gets personal in art show

W

hat does it mean to be a Canadian in Richmond?

That is the question Richmond Art Gallery (RAG) asks in its exhibit Eternal Return.

Working with Richmond Museum, RAG has invited five local artists to select artefacts in the museum’s Migration Collection, Our Journeys Here, and created contemporary artworks based on their selection.

“The historic objects selected show people’s journeys, migration and how they came to Richmond,” said curator Sunshine Frère.

“The artists interpret the objects from their own angle and relate them to personal experience. In that way, we look at how objects are valued and how ideas are transformed by looking at them in different ways.”

n Artists (from left) Artists Lucien Durey, Anchi Lin, Barb Choit, Sunshine Frère (curator) and Kevin Day.

One of the artists artists, Anchi Lin, created a work inspired by a metal can sealer, which reminded Lin of her time as a teenager, working in a Taiwanese factory.

“The repetitive gesture of sealing cans with the metal sealer is similar to the repetitive gesture of enclosing packaging with plastic, which Lin and her family did in the factory,” said Frère.

In Lin’s show, the can sealer is displayed, but, with video showing Lin manipulat-

PET WEEK OF THE

PROUDLY CO-SPONSORED BY:

Deb Robson 604.328.3507

Pet-Friendly Real Estate

debrobson@gmail.com

RE/MAX Westcoast

‘BETSY’ NEEDS A GOOD HOME WITH YOU!

Betsy ID #442579, Female, Domestic Medium Hair, 1 Year

7791 Steveston Hwy. 604-277-3100

significant building site in Richmond.

Each artist allows people to immerse themselves in the exhibition through performance, video, sound, sculpture and photography.

Frère hopes the audience will learn about Richmond’s history, as well as “think about how meaning and value can change with objects, depending on who decides to do what with them.”

— Daisy Xiong/RichmondNews

BUDGET 2018 CONSULTATION

SELECT STANDING COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND GOVERNMENT SERVICES Chair: Bob D’Eith, MLA (Maple Ridge-Mission) Deputy Chair: Dan Ashton, MLA (Penticton)

What are your priorities for the 2018 provincial budget?

The all-party Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services is holding public consultations on the 2018 provincial budget. You are invited to participate in a variety of ways: • Present at a public hearing • Make a written, audio or video submission • Complete an online survey The consultation will close at 5:00 pm on Monday, October 16, 2017. For more information, please visit www.leg.bc.ca/cmt/finance or contact:

Betsy is a energetic kitty who knows just what she wants. Betsy enjoys being petted but she will let you know when a petting session should be over.

Whether it’s playing with her toys, lounging in the sun, or snuggling with a family of her own, Betsy’s an independent lady who is certain to charm you.

Come by today and give Betsy the home she is looking for!

BC SPCA Richmond

sealer, and enclosing ing the sealer products with plastic, as she used to do.

Meanwhile, artist Lucien Durey created a series of standing and hanging sculptures made of glass fragments, emphasizing the bottles and fragments gathered from historically

Parliamentary Committees Office

BC SPCA Thrift Mart 5400 Minoru Blvd.

604-276-2477

A11

Room 224 Parliament Buildings Victoria BC V8V 1X4 Clerk Assistant: Susan Sourial

T 250-356-2933 Toll Free in BC 1-877-428-8337 FinanceCommittee@leg.bc.ca

A12 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2017

RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

COMMUNITYin Focus

The Amazing Race - Richmond style

Sharma was tasked with organizing the first ever “Summer Rodeo Party.”

“It took a few weeks to pull it all together,” said Sharma, who lives at the family home.

“The most challenging things were trying to fit it into everyone’s schedule, anticipating the weather and getting everyone’s opinions on the games.

“What I heard initially was ‘that’s too messy,’ and ‘I don’t want to get hurt,’ but we wanted everyone to participate, so we had to find a balance.”

In achieving the “balance,” Sharma said she deliberately kept spouses on opposite teams.

“That was important, as our family games tend to get very competitive,” she laughed, while explaining the teams were split into two groups of five; the Red Rebels and The Beasts.

“It worked really well and there were no big fall outs.”

Among the point-scoring games was a

ALANCAMPBELL Staff Reporter

ACAMPBELL@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

W

hat started as a monthly family board game night has morphed into a full blown, Amazing Race-style backyard “rodeo” party.

And if the Sharma family gets its way, the whole of Richmond will have the opportunity to join in the fun next summer.

The Sharmas – who live on 1.2 acres on No. 6 Road and Steveston Highway – and the Sundrefon family, along with spouses and partners, got together regularly to play “competitive” board games, such as Catchphrase, eat lots of food and consume a fair share of drinks.

But this summer, they decided they wanted to take the party outdoors and ramp up the activity levels.

And so it was that 26-year-old Deepti

n The Sharma and Sundrefon families devised an unusual day of events where two teams - the Red Rebels and The Beasts (in yellow) - competed against each other in the Sharma’s backyard for points and trophies. They hope to extend the fun to the whole city next year. Photos submitted

team building event, where each group had to build the tallest tower with tape, straws, sticks, paper and cards. And then balance an egg at the top of it.

Also part of the nine-hour long contest – there were lots of breaks for food and “refreshment”, said Sharma – was a potato sack race; baton relay; Paan (a traditional Fijian game involving rubber balls and cans) and tug-of-war (2v2, 3v3 and so on).

At the end of it all, there were two trophies, gold for the winner and a silver one for the second team.

“There were also non-playing captains in my 83-year-old grandfather and 76-year-old grandmother,” added Sharma.

“Everyone else was in their mid-20s to mid-50s.”

And given how successful the event seemed to be, Sharma and Co. want to spread the “rodeo, countrified theme” event around the entire city next year.

“We may approach the city to get a permit for a bigger event in the centre of Richmond, who knows,” she said.

“Perhaps we can charge a small fee per team to raise money for a cause. We’d love for the whole of Richmond to take part.

“We may have a different theme if we open it out to the public next year. I feel like we’ve started something here; who knows where it can go?”

Senniyo Aesthetics School European Facial & Eye Treatment Reg. $48.00 Now $30.00

the place to

LEARN FRENCH

www.alliancefrancaise.ca alliancefrancaise.ca 604 327 0201 www

HELEN PETTIPIECE Client Focused Real Estate

Prompt Personal Professional Service 604.341.7997 Enquire about my “Senior’s Discount”

Seafair Realty

www.helenpettipiece.com

PC Sonic Face Lift Treatment & Collagen Mask Reg. $50.00 Now $40.00 30 min Back Massage & Relaxation Facial Reg. $60.00 Now $50.00

nd 22 Anniversary Happy 150th

Tel: 604-244-7633 Website: SenniyoBeautySchool.com 7300 Westminster Hwy., Richmond, B.C. V6X 1A1 Canada

RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2017

A13

Ask A Professional Q:

saving money interest you?

Q: Does Check out the link below for

What is an Appraiser looking for when they come to my home?

A: In simple terms the focus of our questions are:

How big, old, updated, renovated, is your home and how well maintained is it? Is there anything good or bad about your property that will have a positive or negative effect on the value?

Our questions are posed to help us complete an accurate estimate of the value of your home.

So when a C&P appraiser asks questions, takes notes, and takes photographs, there is more going on than meets the eye. By doing so, we are gathering information about your home to ensure an accurate appraisal.

10 simple questions our appraiser will ask you at your home 1. Have you done any updates? Recently? Or in the past?

2. Do you know how old the roof is?

3. Have your renovations been completed with a permit?

4. Have you added an addition to your home?

5. Are you aware of any easements on the property?

6. Are you aware of any special assessments (if your home is a strata property)?

7. What is the total living area and style of the home?

8. Are you aware of an oil tank on the property?

9. Do you have a copy of a site survey certificate?

10. And finally, is there anything you need to know about the appraisal process?

‘Government Grants for Homeowners’

A: Daniel Jones AACI, P.App., RI, FRI, CRP

Owner & Managing Director

604-270-8885

Deb Robson

604-328-3507

Pet-Friendly Real Estate

RE/MAX Westcoast 110-6086 Russ Baker Way, Richmond, BC V7B 1B4 www.DebRobson.com

http://showmethegreen.ca/british-columbia/bc-homeowners-are-you-missing-out-on-these-27government-grants-2017-edition/

I usually come in to your store every Christmas to buy stamps for mailing my Xmas cards. You always Q: have the stamps on sale cheaper than the Post

Office. Do you still have these stamps for sale? How much are they?

A Vertebral Subluxation involves 5 components.

Call our office today for a complimentary consultation!

Perhaps you like that you could take the sting out of renovation costs? Or just like the idea of making your home greener and more efficient. Take a look at this link or google ‘Government Grants for Homeowners’, and let your mind wander. Call Deb if you have any questions 604-328-3507.

#1111 - 11871 Horseshoe Way Richmond, BC, V7A 5H5 www.campbell-pound.com www.depreciationreport.com

Q: What is a Vertebral Subluxation?

A:

1) Joint Misalignment 2) Nerve Damage 3) Tissue Damage 4) Muscle Tension or Weakness 5) Overall Health Deterioration It is usually caused by physical, emotional or chemical stress in our life. Examples of these stresses could be a car accident, a fall no matter how long ago, poor posture, work posture, emotional tension, sleeping positions, and sports injuries. These stresses occur on a continual basis and most of the time we are unaware of the damage that is happening to our spine and nervous system. For this reason, it is important to have a Chiropractic check up on a regular basis. Subluxations left uncorrected have a detrimental effect on our bodies.

You can apply for grants for *home improvement *new home buyers *Furnace replacement *disability resources *buying a house * first time Buyer loans * heat pump water heaters *home warranty info *home adaptations for independence *property tax deferment * home renovation tax credit for seniors and persons with disabilities *BC home owner mortgage and equity partnership *families with children tax deferment program *rural property tax grant *under 65? Senior? *Tap by tap program *oil to heat pump *compost bin subsidy *energy conservation assistance *BC Hydro incentives for appliances and your home’s energy efficiency *municipal rebates *Fortis rebates *Canada reverse mortgage.

A:

Dr. Bonnie Chuter

604-284-5099 #230-7340 Westminster Hwy. Richmond, B.C. www.chirofamily.ca contact@chirofamily.ca

Yes, we still carry discount postage.

For this month until the end of December we have our lowest price ever on mailing stamps. We have been having so many collections with postage come in that we are way overstocked.

Our specials are as listed below: A package of 10 x 85 cent combos (3 stamps to make up 85 cents). Post Office price $8.50; our price $4.50 per pack.

Ten packs for $42.00.

A pack of 10 x 85 cent combos (2 stamps to make up 85 cents). Post Office price $8.50; our price $5.50 per pack.

Ten packs for $52.00.

A pack of 10 x permanent stamps (1 stamp per letter). Post Office price $8.50; our price $7.75 or $76.50 per 100.

These are great savings for anyone who mails. Custom rates for overseas or parcels can also be made up.

Jim

Jim Richardson Western Coin & Stamp

604-278-3235 #2-6380 No. 3 Rd. Richmond, B.C. Email: westerncns@telus.net

Western Coin & Stamp

Q: A:

Q: A:

What are the benefits of pre-planning and pre-financing funeral & cemetery arrangements?

You make rational decisions (someone else, perhaps overcome with grief, might find it difficult to make rational, logical decisions on your behalf).

You may pre-pay expenses outright or in installments.

Even with an increasing inflation rate, your costs are fixed.

A pre-paid funeral/cemetery service contract with an authorized funeral provider keeps pace with inflation because your funds are placed in an interest bearing, government supervised trust account. Funeral insurance policies are also available. Ask your funeral or cemetery provider which is right for you.

Sandra Melin CFSP Manager

604-273-3748

Richmond Funeral Home 8420 Cambie Road Richmond, BC V6X 1K1

For more information or for a free copy of the Family Registry, please contact Richmond Funeral Home at 604-273-3748. Fax: 604-273-1697

smelin@arbormemorial.com www.richmond-funeral.ca

Please comment on some specific anti-aging services at Richmond Cosmetics in Ironwood Medical Clinic?

Dr. Manoj Singhal is the Medical Director and Cosmetic Specialist and oversees all of the clinic’s procedures.

Dermatological fillers are used for lip enhancement and many other anti-aging procedures.

For many it all starts in the cheeks with refilling the lost volume creating higher cheek bones which improves facial attractiveness.

We use other fillers to lessen the bags under the eyes and allow for a more refreshed youthful appearance.

Other common areas are the lateral mouth and “marionette lines” to allow for a more refreshed and youthful appearance. We use filler to enhance the chin especially if there are deficiencies with lost volume.

We use Belkyra for permanent treatment of the double chin which is an area that many find great satisfaction in treating.

Forehead wrinkles, frown lines and laugh lines or crow’s feet are treated with neuromodulators such as Botox or Dysport which relaxes muscles to soften the wrinkles that start with aging. This leaves a smoother and younger appearance. Many people have been familiar with Botox for many years.

We won’t be satisfied unless our client is satisfied. We believe that looking good is great and then feeling good is absolutely priceless.

Please see our website at www.IronwoodMedicalClinic.com For a safe, non-surgical and natural cosmetic enhancement, it is vital to seek out an experienced physician with an aesthetic vision.

This will bring out your best features and allow you to look and feel your best. Please call or email us for a FREE consultation.

Dr. Manoj Singhal

BSc, (Pharm.), MD, CCFP, CAFCI

Located in Ironwood Medical Clinic Ironwood Plaza Mall

604-448-9595

ironwoodmed@gmail.com www.IronwoodMedicalClinic.com

A14 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2017

RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

Ask A Professional Q: A:

I am selling my house, and do not know what legal aspects are involved in it.

At what point should I contact you, and what’s your role in the sale?

You can contact me at any time, but you would normally contact your Notary Public office once you and the buyer have signed a Contract of Purchase and Sale. Once we have received a copy, we will ensure that ownership of your property is properly transferred to the buyer and that your interests are looked after by: searching title of your property to determine the state of your title, ordering mortgage or line of credit payout statements, preparing and filing mortgage discharges, preparing your sale documents, making sure adjustments, such as property taxes, utilities, etc. are done correctly, receiving your seller’s sale proceeds “In Trust”, and also, acting as a liaison between you and the buyer’s Lawyer or Notary. Our primary goal is to make the sale of your property a smooth, carefree experience.

Notary Public

Q:

How can I pay a reasonable commission to sell my home and still get full service?

A:

The good news is that the price your home as sky rocketed.

The bad news is ...

You could pay as much as a 7% commission on the first $100,000 of the sale of your home. It gets worse. Then you can pay up to 2.5% on the balance. And you might be wondering if there’s something wrong with that.

Well ... as a Realtor with over 13 years of experience I say you have a much better and more fairer option.

You see, the services you receive today aren’t any different from the services you would have received ten years ago. But you’d be paying twice as much (or more) commission today.

This is because many of these fees are tied to the sale price of your home rather than the value of the service.

Now that does’nt seem very fair does it?

I offer Full service on MLS® $6900 total (+ tax) for homes under $600,000 (incl $3,000 for Buyer’s agent) And Just 1% + $900 for homes over $600,000 (incl 0.5% for Buyer’s agent) Looking forward to hearing from you!

Hans Podzun Notary Public #630-4400 Hazelbridge Way (Fairchild Square) Richmond, BC

604-273-1101

hpodzun@telus.net www.hanspodzunnotarypublic.ca

Q: I have lost my first upper right molar,

A: Yes, these are called unilateral partials. However

the more it costs you. A ‘a rule of thumb & general answer’ is the savings can be 3 to 5%.

When increasing from the base amount but this can fluctuate a lot, more factors have to be accounted for and a policy needs to be reviewed.

Some factors to consider are how much is your premium? there is almost no money to be saved on a $500 premium if the deductible increases from $500 to $1,000. Some times there is no money to be saved at all if the premium is already at the minimum. How a deductible will it affect your cash flow, i.e. is your cash flow at the level where $1,000, $2,500 or $5,000 deductibles are considered ‘not that much’. We Insurance brokers can determine a definite dollar amount once a policy is analyzed and possible claim deductible scenarios are worked thru. Of course we are happy to answer your questions on this or any other insurance topic.

there are circumstances that must be observed before your practitioner can commit to fabricating your prosthetic.

When created properly patient’s absolutely love this type of partial. They can be made to feel similar to a bridge to your tongue. Be prepared to possibly have a clasp showing in favor of safety but clasps in most cases can be hidden.

If you have any questions regarding this or any other implant or dental related subject please do not hesitate to call or make an appointment for a free consultation.

Alex Hupka

Reg’d Denturist Reg’d Dental Technician Alex Hupka Denturist #240 - 3671 Westminster Hwy. at Terra Nova Shopping Centre

604-279-9151

Denturist

We have new tools and weapons in the arsenal but there is an increasing cost in managing the constant barrage of new threats on the landscape and fewer people to deal with it.

Who’s to blame? Accountants for starters. Society needs to understand that the new playing field for crime is not on the streets but in the wires - and that every device on this planet is but milliseconds from every other. Safer today?

No, and most people can’t afford or are not prepared to deal with the risks or the results. And they still want to click and click and …

AMULETATM is a B.C. Ministry of Justice licensed Private Investigator and Security Consulting firm regulated under the Security Services Act of B.C.

FREE HOME EVALUATION nari.onepercentrealty.com

Call Today One Percent Realty

604-626-9545

nari@shaw.ca

Thomas Forbes Insurance Broker

Mardon Insurance Brokers

12011 Third Avenue, Richmond, BC V7E 3K1

604-274-9971

tforbes@mardoninsurance.ca Insurance Expert

Q:

Q: Cyber security - are we safer today?

A:

With the fall of Apple’s operating system as a secure platform, still way too many old Windows system out there, malware with the ability to infect cross platform, security companies like Equifax, Friend Finder, Ebay, Yahoo, Target, Home Depot, Dropbox and on and on - all hacked... Even our phones can be infested with malware, Androids in particular. Anti-virus products are limited in efficacy and just not up to the task. Organised crime and state sponsored corporate espionage are still on the rise along with on-going cyber warfare attacks.

Nari Thiara

How Much Money will I save if I raise my Q: business insurance deductible?

This is a simple test of weighing the pros and cons of the costs; pro, the higher the deductible, A: you save money; the con is, if you have a claim

I still have my last molar on the same side. Is it possible to make me a small partial just for this side?

The remaining teeth adjacent on each side of the missing tooth/teeth must be caries (cavity) free and have no present movement. The prosthetic like all prosthetics should be checked on an annual basis for fit and function.

Proper fit is of utmost importance. To prevent accidental swallowing, you must not sleep with the prosthetic Following your dental practitioners’ advice is paramount.

Real Estate Expert

Hi Rob, I am about to start some renovations in our home, (Built in the early 80’s) and someone mentioned to me that I should be worried about Asbestos. Is this a concern?

- Michael

A:

Dale Jackaman

President Amuleta™ Computer Security Inc.

604-230-8114

330-1985 West Broadway Vancouver, BC, V6J 4Y3 info@amuleta.com http://amuleta.com

Hi Michael, Asbestos is the new “dirty word” in the contracting industry. It is a substance that was used extensively in the construction industry for decades.

It was used because it was effective for fire prevention, heat retention and strength and it was cheap. They discovered many years ago, that it is very dangerous if the fibers became airborne and are inhaled. Many of us are in homes and buildings every day that contain asbestos. This is not a problem, until the asbestos is disturbed. That means, cutting, drilling, sanding or any action that can make the asbestos airborne is a serious concern.This is not just for you and your family but also, for any contractor who may be working for you.

WorksafeBC has been on a big push to make everyone aware of these dangers and to make sure that no one works unsafely with it. In fact WorksafeBC will not allow workers to perform any work without having Test Reports on site.

Asbestos can be abated and dealt with safely but, it is a process that has to be done by qualified individuals and it will add cost to your project. Asbestos is most commonly found in Drywall Mud, Ceilings and Floor Tiles. If your house is pre-1995, before you start any projects in your home, getting tests done is a very good idea. Give us a call if you need sampling or tests done.

- Rob

Rob Zadra Owner

604-278-8199 service@pjbmechanical.com www.pjbmechanical.com

RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2017

A15

COMMUNITYin Focus

Rachel Lewis: Passion is key to success DAISYXIONG Staff Reporter

DXIONG@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

R

achel Lewis, the Richmond-raised chief operating officer (COO) of the Vancouver Whitecaps, will speak at the Women in Leadership panel hosted by the Richmond Chamber of Commerce this Thursday.

Having been part of Whitecaps FC for 14 years, Lewis was named COO in 2007 and is the only female core executive member on a Vancouver pro sports team.

“I think in Metro Vancouver we are quite lucky to be in a community that’s pretty open and reflected to women in leadership,” said Lewis.

“But the number still isn’t where it should be, and (women in leadership) is a conversation we need to continue to have so that it remains an important issue.”

Lewis admits that she is a minority in the sports executive boardroom, but she always speaks up for the opportunities she believes in and gets her voice heard.

“First of all, we need to be our own biggest advocate,” said Lewis.

“Women need to believe in the equal rights we have and step forward to ask for them…and we need to take ownership

n Rachel Lewis, COO of the Vancouver Whitecaps, will speak at the Women in Leadership panel on Thursday. Photo submitted

of our goals as leaders.”

She said it’s important for women to support each other in the professional world, and that being a female leader means taking the responsibility to create a positive work environment for female employees.

“I was the first employee to take maternity leave in my company,” recalled Lewis, who joined the Whitecaps when the company was still young.

“Now I’m in a senior position, I think about the support the company can give to employees who also need to take mater-

nity leave,” said Lewis.

With a bachelor’s degree in sociology and an MBA from UBC, Lewis worked in a variety of fields before stepping into sports, where she found her real passion.

Now, she never hesitates to advocate the importance of passion in achieving success and realizing potential.

“Skills are crucial, but I always look for passion, because I can’t cheat passion or steal passion from others.

“If you are doing what you are passionate about, then you have greater desire to reach a higher level, and fighting for your position in a leadership role becomes more natural.”

She advised young people to try as much as they can to find the career path they love.

“The great thing today is that there are a lot of opportunities to try things, like a co-op in universities, which is fantastic, and you can talk to people from different industries to better understand the workplace. Or we can look at ourselves and think what we like to do. When I was a teenager, I enjoyed planning events, so I thought, ‘could I make that into a career, with things I already enjoy?’”

The Richmond Chamber of Commerce hosts the Women in Leadership 2.0: Luncheon and Panel Oct. 5, 11:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m. at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel. Lifelabs CEO Sue Paish and 23-year-old SmartSweets founder Tara Bosch will also join the conversation.

Ask A Professional Q: How Much Water Should I Drink to Maximize Weight Loss?

A:

You should aim to drink at least half your bodyweight in ounces.

For example if you weigh 160 pounds you should aim to drink about 80 ounces (10 cups) of water each day. Keep in mind that’s a minimum.

Tip: If you can, you should drink around a gallon to a gallon and a half of water each day. If you’re barely drinking two glasses a day a gallon can seem like a lot. Try to work your way up to a gallon slowly. First try to hit your minimum and then aim a little higher.

I’m not going to lie, you’ll probably pee a lot more than you’re used to when you first starting upping your water intake. But trust me, there are so many health and weight loss benefits that come with water intake.

Water acts as a natural hunger-blocker. If you think you’re hungry you might just be thirsty. Drinking more water will help cut down on these false hunger pangs.

Drinking water helps reduce drinking other high-calorie drinks.

Remember when we talked about not drinking our calories? Yeah water is the best zero calorie drink around. Trust me when you drink a gallon of water a day there’s no room for other liquids.

Staying hydrated encourages proper metabolic function. Your body is up to 60 percent water and needs water to function properly. Being dehydrated prevents your metabolism from running at peak capacity. That’s definitely not good when you’re trying to lose weight.

Gary Dhillon

Fitness and Weight Loss Expert U Rise Personal Training

604-317-0160 6151 Westminster Hwy #141 Richmond, BC V7C 4V4 Email: gary@urise.ca https://urise.ca/

How Can I Help My Child Stop Thumb sucking?

• Praise your child for not sucking.

• Children often suck their thumbs when feeling insecure or needing comfort. Focus on correcting the cause of the anxiety and provide comfort to your child.

• For an older child, involve him or her in choosing the method of stopping.

• Your dentist can offer encouragement to your child and explain what could happen to their teeth if they do not stop sucking.

A:

At the top of the list are some non-drug options. Stay well-hydrated, eat your fruits and veggies and ensure adequate protein intake because all of these actions will help your immune system function optimally. Wash your hands frequently, even if you do not feel they are dirty. We inadvertently touch many surfaces throughout the day and then touch our faces, risking the introduction of viruses and bacteria into our body through the eyes and nose. Simply washing your hands several times throughout the day can minimize your risk of exposure to cold or flu viruses.

Getting a FLU SHOT is one of the best ways to minimize the impact of the flu virus on your body. Notice we do not say that it prevents you from getting the flu as that can only be achieved by not inhaling droplets containing the virus. The flu vaccine works by showing your immune system parts of the flu virus and stimulating your body to produce antibodies and other killer cells that fight the virus. Then if your body does encounter the live virus, you will already be armed with the weapons to fight it. Thus, the flu shot does not prevent you from getting the flu, rather it minimizes how sick you feel since the body is able to fight it before the virus causes you to be symptomatic.

Supporting the immune system can help prepare it for its fight against seasonal viruses.

ESBERITOX® is a preparation of echinacea, baptisia and thuja which gives it broader immune-stimulating properties than echinacea alone. Labeled for children as young as 4 years of age, chewing a few tasty tablets three times a day at the onset of a cold can reduce the severity and duration of cold symptoms. For those who prefer a liquid, PASCOLEUCYN is used in much the same way. The family of SAMBUCUS products all contain a cultivar of black elderberry that is reported to contain higher levels of naturally-occurring flavonoids, which supports the immune system. Black elderberry is a traditional remedy used to help reduce the severity and duration of flu symptoms. Sambucus for Kids is labeled for children as young as 2 years of age. COLDSTORM® is a full-spectrum garlic supplement that is labeled for children as young as 2 and can be used by pregnant and nursing mothers.

By Frederick Cheng, R.Ph. and Christine Cheng, R.Ph. Pharmasave Steveston Village 12420 No.1 Road Unit 105, Richmond

604-232-0159

www.stevestonpharmasave.com

pharmacist@stevestonpharmasave.com

Come talk to us about choosing the right product or combination of products to protect your entire family this winter.

Q: Do I need to remove earwax from my ears?

A:

Thumb sucking is a natural reflex for children. Sucking on thumbs, fingers, pacifiers or other objects can help babies feel secure, calm, happy and help them learn about their surroundings.

Children usually stop sucking between the ages of two and four years old, or by the time the permanent front teeth are ready to erupt.

I’m a nursing mother to a 7 month old baby and I have a young child in preschool. My husband works with the public. I am wondering what we can do to try to keep us all as healthy as possible during the upcoming cold and flu season?

Christine and Fred Cheng are a passionate, charismatic sister-brother pharmacist team at their unique, family-owned and operated Pharmasave in Cloverdale, B.C. They specialize in natural remedies and compounding for both human and veterinarian use. Everything mentioned in their article is available InStore.

Q: Is thumb sucking bad for my child?

A: After permanent teeth come in, thumb sucking can cause problems with the growth of the mouth as well as alignment of the teeth. It can also cause changes in the roof of the mouth. Pacifiers can affect the teeth essentially the same ways as sucking fingers and thumbs, but it is often an easier habit to break. The intensity of the sucking is a factor that determines whether or not dental problems may result.

Q:

Dr. Sia Naseh

Kaizen Dental on the River

Dentist Suite 280-7580 River Road Richmond, B.C.

(604) 232- 3900

clinic@kaizendental.com

Earwax also called cerumen is a yellowish waxy substance produced in our ear canals. It is normal and healthy helping protect the ear from dust, dirt, bugs and other foreign objects. Some people produce more earwax than others.

Earwax is formed in the outer one-third of the ear canal. Under ideal circumstances, the ear canals should never have to be cleaned because earwax and dead skin cells can move slowly to the ear opening due to jaw motion. Then earwax dries and falls out.

Removing earwax with a Q-tip may cause dry, itchy ears. When a patient has wax blockage deep near the eardrum, it is often because he has been cleaning the ear with Q-tips which only push the wax in deeper. Excessive earwax may block the ear canal and cause a temporary hearing loss. It is important to have ears checked and cleaned by doctors or specialists when you experience the following symptoms: • Earache, fullness in the ear • Can not hear as well as before • Tinnitus, ringing, or noises in the ear • Itching, odor, or discharge If you would like to book a FREE check up or treatment of earwax, please contact our office in Vancouver 604-437-4327.

Lily Liu, M. A, RHIP

Registered Hearing Instrument Practitioner

604-271-4327

Blundell Centre 164 - 8180 No. 2 Road Richmond, BC V7C 5K1 Fax 604-271-4387 Lily.Liu@experthearingsolutions.com www.experthearingsolutions.com

A16 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2017

THEPULSE

RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

WE’VE GOT OUR FINGERS ON IT OKTOBERFESTEVESTON

n The rain failed to dampen the spirits of participants at the second annual OktoberfeSteveston on Saturday. Photos by Boaz Joseph/Special to the News

RICHMOND HARVEST FEST

n The inaugural Richmond Harvest Fest, the first event to be hosted on the Garden City Lands, was held Saturday, complete with local farm produce, hay rides and live entertainment.

Photos by Boaz Joseph/ Special to the News

RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2017

A17

ALLAbout Steveston

Family is O’Hare’s cornerstone The O’Hares have been serving pints and pies since 1987 GRAEMEWOOD

Staff Reporter

GWOOD@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

O

n Sunday, O’Hare’s Gastropub celebrated 30 years in the pub and restaurant business by inviting its decidedly Generation X following, sprinkled with younger Boomers and older Millenials, to a pig roast.

As the many placards suggested, there would be ‘no snivelling’ on his day, at Richmond’s only independently-owned Irish pub.

Staying true to the gastropub’s roots, retired founder Jack O’Hare, now 73, kept his speech to the crowd simple and to the point.

“One of the things I must remember to say is, thank you to everyone who is here and participated in O’Hare’s. . . Thank you to Erinn and Grant. They said, ‘Dad it’s about time you stepped aside.’ By God they were right.” Anyway, I just want everyone to have a good time. I hope everyone enjoys a few tunes from the old country,” said Jack.

Jack was referring to daughter Erinn Bryan and son-in-law and fellow Celt Grant Bryan, who have operated the family business since 2005.

Few restaurants make it so long in the industry. Jack said he started the pub with a focus on value and loyalty for the customer, and the Bryans have continued onward with his legacy.

In 1987, he walked into The Windsor, as it was called back then, at the corner of Steveston Highway and Railway Avenue.

“It was kind of dead. It was like a chicken with its head cut off. It didn’t know what to do. I found out who owned the place and made them an offer,” said Jack, who was catering in hotels at the time.

By all accounts and tales told on Sunday by regulars, O’Hare’s remains a vibrant neighbourhood pub — a rare species in local economies across North America and especially in Richmond.

“You gotta remember, it’s a pub where people go to have a good time. They want to go to a place where they feel at home and don’t feel overcharged,” said the pub’s patriarch, who hailed from Ireland where he was schooled and trained in hospitality and catering.

In Jack’s footsteps have emerged Erinn and Grant, who have put their own spin on the pub.

They were big footsteps to fill, admits Grant.

“He’s the figurehead and very much still part of the business. He sat at the bar holding court making everyone feel welcome,” said Grant.

Over the past decade, Grant and Erinn have modernized the business in many respects, having both worked in hospitality in Edinburgh, Scotland, where Grant was raised.

But, “I’ve had my fair share of fights with Jack . . . I lose many,” quipped Grant.

For instance, five years ago, “if you asked Jack about craft beer, he might have sworn aloud,” chuckled Grant.

Now, Jack admits O’Hare’s transformation into a gastropub, featuring a rotating line of popular craft beers and

locally sourced food, has been a positive evolution for O’Hare’s.

The two generations play off one another. Jack may have conceded to craft beer, but he has kept his stamp on maintaining the wholesome, traditional menu and Irish pub vibe and decor.

Grant said he and Erinn once tried some “funky, cool dishes that ended up a disaster.”

“But [Jack] reined it back in,” explained Grant.

“Things are evolving. I’m from the old school,” said Jack.

But, “we still have pies.

You gotta remember you’re in Canada, in North America; the most important thing is, and I say this unabashedly, a good burger, pie or sandwich, is a good thing for the pub business. And we don’t try to give stuff fancy names,” he said.

While true to the classics, O’Hare’s does evolve, noted Grant, who was excited to renovate the patio to bring in high-top tables.

Investing in the pub has never been questioned.

O’Hare’s is part of the family, said Grant. Recently, Jack was given a lucrative offer to sell the land to a developer interested in building townhomes. He said no.

And, as Grant contends, O’Hare’s has gone from playing its traditional role as neighbourhood barkeep to also branching out more in the community. Erinn co-founded the Steveston Mom’s Network, an online group of area moms who host social events, while both are active with the Richmond Chamber of Commerce and Steveston Merchants Association. O’Hare’s also hosts numerous beer and wine tasting events in Steveston.

“Ten years ago, you probably wouldn’t see a handful of ladies having glasses of wine. It was more a pub. So, it’s much less pigeon-holed as a pub now. And it would be wrong to say it’s more like a restaurant too,” said Grant.

However best to describe O’Hare’s, the Bryans have started emphasizing a family-first mantra, outside of latenight weekends, of course, when the craft beer and darts fly

and operated pub since 1987.

Above, left to right, Grant Bryan, pub operator, Jane O’Hare, pub matriarch, Jack O’Hare, pub patriarch, and Erinn (O’Hare) Bryan, pub operator. n Left, Jack O’Hare briefly interupted his regulars to say a few words at his pub’s 30th anniversary party on Sunday, Oct. 1. He was accompanied by daughter Erinn and granddaughter Pippa. Photos

by Graeme Wood/Richmond News.

as merrily as the tales told between friends.

“It’s a place you take your kids for family lunch. It’s the cornerstone of community, the neighbourhood pub, just like ‘the local’ back (in Scotland),” said Grant.

In 2013, O’Hare’s was one of the first B.C. pubs to apply for a license that allowed children into its liquor-licensed area up to a certain time (10 p.m.).

“We were very excited about it. Some pubs weren’t; they still wanted to be the old man’s boozer, but that was never the Old Man’s (O’Hare) bag.”

“I grew up in a pub; that’s what you do; you hang out with your family and neighbours,” said Grant.

Let' s go to

Sinfully The Best Artisan C A Chocolates ,

n O’Hare’s is a family-owned

Authentic, Natural Greek Cuisine

JOIN US FOR EXCEPTIONAL FOOD GREAT PRICES & FRIENDLY PEOPLE!

GREECE for dinner…

S Specialty pecialty ty y Fine Foods Corpora C Corporate a Gifts ts &

FULLY LICENCED CATERING

W We Wedding edding Favours eddin urs

LUNCH & DINNER

13 – 3993 Chatham Stree Street S Steveston ton Village, Richmond B.C. Te Tel:l: 604 604-272-2655/www.sinfullythebest.com 4655/ 5/ /www.sinfullythebest.com

Mon - Sat 11 - 10pm Sun 4 - 10pm 3420 Moncton St., Historic Steveston Village

www.kisamos.ca • 604-277-5626 • Fax: 277-2602

Steveston’s Original & BEST Fish & Chips!

3460 Moncton Street 604-271-7555 www.davesfishandchips.com

Trans Fat Free oil

A18 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2017

RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

SPORTS Beyond the Scores

Got Sports?

Contact Mark at mbooth@richmond-news.com or 604-998-3615

Eagles soaring among the best in B.C. Mark Booth

Sports Editor mbooth@richmond-news.com

T

he Richmond Christian Eagles are once again proving why size classification means so little when it comes to B.C. high school boys volleyball.

By a mere three students, the No. 5 Road private school has been nudged up to the “AA” tier this season but they have already proven they can compete with any team in the province.

Featuring a deep and talented roster, the No. 5 ranked Eagles recorded their second straight bronze medal tournament performance at UBC last weekend. The result came after an impressive showing at Douglas College a week earlier.

In New West, Richmond Christian reached the semi-finals and then took the opening set off No. 1 AAA ranked Earl Marriott. The South Surrey school battled back to prevail in three. The Eagles rebounded with a win over No. 9 AAA Delta Pacers in the third place match.

The momentum carried over to the 40-team UBC Invitational where the Eagles’ run to the podium included a win over Lake Country’s No. 3 AA ranked George Elliott Coyotes in a rematch of last year’s provincial junior final.

It has all the makings of a special season and for good reason.

The Eagles were third at last year’s B.C. “A” Championships as basically a Grade 11 team. Now that group is joined by newcomers who earned the school its second straight silver medal at the B.C. Junior Invitational.

“This team is really the best of both worlds,” explained Eagles

PACIFIC JUNIOR HOCKEY Tom Shaw Conference W L T OTL Pts Delta 7 0 0 0 14 North Van 5 2 0 1 11 Grandview 4 4 0 1 9 Richmond 3 3 0 1 7 Port Moody 2 4 0 1 5 Harold Brittain Conference Abbotsford 6 1 0 1 R. Meadows 6 2 0 0 Aldergrove 4 2 0 1 Mission 3 5 0 0 Langley 3 6 0 0 Surrey 0 7 0 1 Scores Richmond 2 R. Meadows 2

■ Richmond Christian defeated Steveston-London 3-0 in its Richmond Senior Boys Volleyball League opener last Thursday night. Photo by Mark Booth

coach Connor Ewert after his team’s dominant three-set league opening win over Steveston-London last week. “We had a strong senior team last year that were nearly all Grade 11s and they have been joined by a strong junior team. Now it’s blended all together.

“My Grade 12s gained a lot of great experience last year and even what we accomplished at Douglas College last week. We came in as a bit of an unknown and made a

statement for ourselves there. Now we are just hoping we can peak at the right time.”

Ewert’s volunteer coaching as an alumni reflects the school’s rich volleyball tradition that has produced plenty of success over the years.

During his time coming through, his group happened to be coached by Richmond Christian grads Daniel Wong and Mathias Fast.

“When I started in Grade 6, we had the same coaches all the way

through to Grade 12. Two of us every year come here and have given back. It’s my turn now,” explained the 24-year-old Ewert. “Daniel and Mathias were around my age when they were coaching me. I could really relate to them.

“I have been in the position and the atmosphere are players will go through. It’s easier to have someone who has been in their shoes before.”

Grade 11 Elijah Kim was a tournament all-star at UBC.

ichmond will be well-represented when Team B.C. heads to Quebec City later this month for the 2017 National Women’s U18 Hockey Championships.

Courtney Vorster, Kate Reilly and Katie Chan were all named to the 20-player roster on Saturday following an extensive selection process that began last spring. The final evaluation took place this weekend at UBC and included exhibition games against the UBC Thunderbirds and the Chinese national team.

Vorster will be in B.C. colours for a third straight year and will be anchoring the blueline as one of the top up-and-coming players in the country.

That status was confirmed back in August when she was not only named to Canada’s U18 nation-

al team for the second time but also designated as an assistant captain. As one of just two B.C. players selected for Team Canada, it’s a solid bet she will be captaining her province at Nationals.

The 17-year-old is in her third year at ShattuckSt. Mary’s — the renowned hockey boarding school in Minnesota where she is suiting up for the prep team for the second straight season.

Vorster helped the Sabres win the U.S. U19 national title last spring.

Also attending Shattuck-St. Mary’s is Reilly, 16, who is in her second-year on the blueline with the school’s U16 team. Like Vorster, she helped B.C. win bronze at the 2016 U18 Nationals.

Chan has defied the odds as the lone 2003born player to make the B.C. roster. The dynamic

forward wasted little time in establishing herself as the top scorer at last April’s identification camp in Salmon Arm. With over 100 hopefuls, she was the only 14-year-old invited. She continued her strong play at July’s week-long selection camp in Shawnigan Lake.

Last season, she helped the Richmond Ravens’ Bantam “A” team enjoy a dominant campaign that concluded with a heartbreaking loss to TriCities in the provincial final. She has aged up to continue her career at the Midget AAA level with the Langley-based Fraser Valley Rush.

Team B.C. will head to Quebec City Oct. 28 for a four-day pre-stage camp before opening its schedule at Nationals against Saskatchewan on Nov. 1.

13 12 9 6 6 1

Mission 1 Richmond 0

Scoring Leaders

Vorster, Reilly & Chan named to B.C. U18 hockey team

R

SCOREBOARD

G T. Andrews (Rmd) 10 M. Oliver (Ald) 9 B. Wright (Abb) 10 J. Deyrmenjian (Del) 7 A. Methorst (Abb) 6 D. Chifan (RM) 6 J. Genberg (RM) 5 K. Bosko (Ald) 9 J. Lee (NV) 7 N. Wiebe (Abb) 7 R. Wellburn (RM) 3 D. Rubin (Del) 5 J. Zomar (Abb) 4 J. Stein (Del) 6 R. Lanthier (RM) 5 I. Prevost (Grand) 5 G. Dhaliwal (Del) 1

A 7 8 6 9 9 7 8 3 5 5 9 6 7 4 5 5 9

VMFL FOOTBALL Atom Division W Coquitlam 4 Cloverdale 3 North Delta 3 Royal City 2 White Rock 1 Richmond 1 Langley 0 South Delta 0

T Pts 0 8 0 6 0 6 0 4 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0

L 0 0 1 1 3 3 3 4

Pee Wee Division 9 Man Richmond 4 0 0 White Rock 4 3 1 South Delta 4 1 3 Langley 4 0 4

GET HOOKED ON THE SOCKEYES! GET HOOKED ON THE SOCKEYES!

Kids (6-12)

Bantam Division 9 Man Richmond 3 0 0 Comox 3 0 0 Victoria 2 1 0 Nanaimo 2 2 0 White Rock 1 2 0 Victoria 1 3 0 Langley 0 4 0

EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT

3

$

Thank You, Fans for $all your $7:00pm 5 @support.

Seniors 6 Dec.Adults 10

MINORU ARENA • 7:00 PM Students

6

$

8 6 2 0

Junior Bantam Division 9 Man North Delta 4 0 0 8 White Rock 3 1 0 6 Richmond 1 3 0 2 Langley 0 4 0 0

RICHMOND SOCKEYES HOCKEY!

Kids/Students in Minor Hockey Jersey RICHMOND SOCKEYES Get in FREE

Pts 17 17 16 16 15 13 13 12 12 12 12 11 11 10 10 10 10

See you next season!

6 6 4 4 2 2 0

RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2017

A19

SPORTS

RFC’s 25th annual Thanksgiving tourney kicks off Saturday T

here will be a feast of boys soccer action throughout the city this weekend when Richmond F.C. hosts its 25th annual Thanksgiving Tournament.

This year’s event will featuring 108 teams — competing in the U11/U12 Festival and U13-U18 Tournament — a whopping increase of 39 from 2016.

In total, nearly 1,800 players will be participating with entries as far away as Quesnel, Powell River, Kamloops, Penticton and Whistler. There will be 298 games played, utilizing 20 grass and turf fields throughout Richmond.

The unique format sees all games played Saturday and Sunday — leaving the holiday Monday for families to enjoy time at home.

According to tournament director Tania Webster, the event has managed to flourish throughout the years thanks to terrific support from parent volunteers, the city parks and recreation staff and local businesses.

“Our Richmond teams get an automatic and free entry into the tournament in exchange for one tournament duty (putting up nets and corner flags, tournament desk, sorting t-

■ This year’s Richmond FC Thanksgiving Tournament will feature 108 teams, including entries from Quesnel and Penticton.

shirts or water bottles). For most of the Richmond teams it is the only tournament they will ever enter,” explained Webster.

“It takes a village (of volunteer help), and it couldn’t be done without all the club parents chipping in.

“There’s a reason it’s the 25th annual tournament. I am just thankful we get continued and on-going repeat entries over the years because we provide a good event. Quesnel is coming back for the second year and are bring two teams this time. Pinnacles FC (Penticton) have been coming for four years now and bring three or four teams each time. It’s great for our local hotels and businesses.”

Webster also has high praise for the city making sure the grass fields are in pristine condition — led by the efforts of Paul Morizawa from Richmond Parks and Recreation.

This year’s sponsors include:Campbell, Froh & May, Karen Mori & Associates Ltd., Metal Building Group, J&T Sports, McArthur Glen, Pilgrim Painting, Lehigh Hanson - Heidelberg Cement Group and Freshii.

The tournament will also be collecting non-perishable donations for the Richmond Food Bank.

DEADLINE TOMORROW! MIDNIGHT, THURSDAY OCTOBER 5TH OVER

DON’T MISS THE $300,000 Early Bird

90% SOLD!

2018 Porsche 911 C4S Cabriolet PDK + 2018 Porsche Cayenne S E Hybrid PE OR Choose a Private Jet experience for 8 people to San Francisco or Phoenix PLUS $20,000 Cash PLUS 2017 BMW i8 OR CHOOSE $250,000 CASH!

bcchildren.com

PHONE

604.692.2333

Winner will choose one prize option; other prize options will not be awarded

TOLL FREE

1.888.887.8771

Tickets available in person at:

TICKETS 3 for $100 / 6 for $175 / 9 for $250 / 20 for $500

Chances are 1 in 295,000 (total tickets for sale) to win a grand prize.

Problem Gambling Help Line 1-888-795-6111 www.bcresponsiblegambling.ca

2017

BC Gaming Event Licence #97092

Know your limit, play within it.

CHURCH

19+ to play!

DIRECTORY

Fujian Evangelical Church welcomes you to Sunday Worship Services • English Services: 9:00 & 10:45 a.m.

• Mandarin Service: 9:00 a.m.

• Minnanese Service: 10:45 a.m.

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

GILMORE PARK UNITED CHURCH 8060 No. 1 Road (corner of No. 1 & Blundell) 604.277.5377 www.gilmoreparkunited.ca

Worship and Children’s Program Sundays 10:30 am

St. Alban

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

Richmond United Church 8711 Cambie Rd. (near Garden City Rd.) 604-278-5622 Come for 10am Sunday Worship and Children’s Sunday School and after-service coffee and fellowship.

Rev. Dr. Warren McKinnon

Founded 1888. Richmond’s Oldest Church

ST. ANNE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH- STEVESTON

Our multicultural community welcomes you to worship 4071 Francis Road, Richmond BC Sunday 8:30 am Eucharist, 10:00 am Family Eucharist with Church School Wednesday 10:00 am Eucharist with Bible Study at 11:00 am The Reverend Brian Vickers, Rector www.stannessteveston.ca • 604-277-9626

STEVESTON UNITED CHURCH

3720 Broadway Street (at 2nd Ave.) Please join10am us at Worship 10am Sunday, 2015School Please join us for ServiceJuly and19, Sunday with Rev. Brenda Miller School for Worship Service and Sunday Rev. Brenda Miller 604-277-0508 • www.stevestonunitedchurch.ca A caring and friendly village church

To advertise in the Church Directory, please call 604-249-3335.

A20

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2017

RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

Your Community

MARKETPLACE Or call to place your ad at

Book your ad ONLINE:

classifieds.richmond-news.com

Phone Hours: Mon to Fri 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Office Hours: 9 am to 5 pm

604-630-3300

Email: classifieds@van.net

REMEMBRANCES

LEGAL

OBITUARIES

LEGAL / PUBLIC NOTICES

It’s with great sadness that we announce the passing of Terry Forster. Terry was a Richmond school teacher for many years. He is survived by his best friend and wife, Gale Gellard, step-sons; Noah Gellard (Jodi) and Scott Gellard. Terry touched so many people in his quiet way and will be fondly remembered by all who knew him. No funeral or flowers by request. Donations may be made to the BC Rehabilitation Foundation.

GEDAK, Alois

May 1922 September 30, 2017 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Alois.

Husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, great-grandfather and friend.

He is survived by his loving wife Marianne, his sons John (Lenora), Bern (Maria), grandchildren William (Martina), Christie (Robert), Mark (Ashley) and Natasha, his great-grandchildren Elisa, Jana and Landon and many nieces and nephews.

Alois was predeceased by his parents Johannes and Katerina and two of his brothers Tony and Peter. He is survived by his brother Matt and sister Maria (Schwarz). Alois Gedak passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 30th at the age of 95.

Born in May 1922 Alois grew up in the small town of Karamurat, Romania the oldest of five children.

Alois grew up hunting, fishing and farming on his family’s land. During World War II the family was forced from their home and fled to Germany, a feat that took almost five years to complete. It was in the small town of Wurzburg that Alois met the love of his life, Marianne, wife of 70 years. They had two sons John and Bern. In 1955 Alois had dreams of a better life in Canada and with that thought moved his small family to reunite with his parents and two youngest siblings in British Columbia. Their first home resided on No. 3 Road in Richmond where they found jobs to support their family. After a number of years they built their first house in Richmond.

Summers were spent boating, camping and fishing with their sons and friends.

At 55 he co-founded with his two sons, the RV company Get-Away Vans.

His joy of travel lent nicely to the family business that they had built.

After his retirement Alois and his wife moved to Tsawwassen, and there you could find him walking along Boundary Bay engaging in conversation whenever he could. Alois took great pleasure in fishing off the large rocks on the island of Kauai where he and his family spent many winters. If you knew him you will remember his love of family, cultures and languages, parties, storytelling and reminiscing.

His adventurous spirit took him on travels all over the world. His strong personality made him a very unforgettable person. He was loved, admired and revered for his never ending joy in life.

The Service will be held at Sacred Heart Church, 3900 Arthur Drive, Ladner, BC, on Friday, October 6, 2017 at 11:00 am. Following the Mass there will be a reception gathering in the Parish Hall. The burial will be held with immediate family only.

MARZANO, Guillermina Passed away on September 28th, 2017 at the age of 98 years. She lived a full life of happiness, love, and laughter, with a few thousand cups of coffee in between.

She passed peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, and is survived by her 5 children, 11 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren.

They will miss her wisdom, strength, and smile.

Through them, her spirit, kindness, and values will continue to be passed on.

5&!&*/.2& 2#& 2&!",&$-6-1!323% !3,&( 34&)"2# '30/ 6"%-5 )+ 6)%-0 ),-5 -23/"&-+ 1#323$/.1#.4( #"2& 4)/! 52)!"-5' 2/"*02&34 (&)2)*!3(&5 3,0 2!"1/2-5. !&$/)'%)02#0-"*(/."&,#1,1&+,

A sale will take place online at www.ibid4storage.com beginning on Thursday, October 19, 2017 starting at 9:00AM. Room contents are personal/household goods unless noted otherwise. Bids will be for entire contents of each locker unit.

Create your own ads in the Classifieds.

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

EMPLOYMENT

TEARDROP DIAMOND lost out of ring on Sat, Sept 23rd.

Please call 778-688-5083

@

place ads online @

classifieds.richmond-news.com

Reduce Reuse Recycle The classifieds can help!

604.795.4417 604.630.3300

WANTED F/T, p/t Personal Care Assistant for spinal cord injured person ( male) living in Ladner. DL req. Personal care exp pref, but not necessary. Email resume: lawren4@telus.net Lv msg: 604-952-4498

GENERAL EMPLOYMENT FARM LABOURERS

Req’d for weeding, planting, harvesting & grading vegetables. This job involves hard work; bending, lifting, standing & crouching. $11.35/hr, 45+ hr/wk, 6 days/wk, Aug 01 to Dec 15, 2017.

Fx: 604-576-8945, or email: TJ1@evergreenherbs.com

PART TIME HELP 1&.'*+ !2/(-, "%+$0#) #) >3F ,.- = AN *QIQC-5 ?QI" = %-M35D ?"3 *376 2M-I-9 >3F. NF2-.EQKQ35: L=O- G NF.E-DK '=.5 8G(/ NQ$5 F2; 1+B&0 H4J6&GGB P@,!2Q5Q35NF.E-D<$7=QM

can-do attitude to join our team of media professionals.

Our ideal candidate Our ideal candidate opportunities for the Richmond News.

Enjoys being out of the the community office developing new Is passionate about and enjoys attending networking andand promotional to increasefor thethe Richmond relationships revenueevents opportunities News brand awareness.

Richmond News.

Is tech savvy. A basic understanding of S.E.O, on-line advertising, newspaper and magazine marketing.

Loves to brainstorm new and creative ways to

Loves to brainstorm new their and creative to help help advertisers reach targetways market through advertisers reach their target market through our various our various print and digital properties. print and digital properties.

Funeral Saturday, Oct. 7th at St. Anne’s Anglican Church, 4071 Francis Rd, Richmond. No flowers by request - donations may be made to UNICEF or to St. Anne’s Church.

LOST

DOMESTIC HELP WANTED

The Richmond News is an established and highly regarded community The Richmond News is an established and highly regarded newspaper looking for the right person with a can-do attitude to join our community team of media newspaper professionals.looking for the right person with a

We are sad to announce the death of Glen Richard Olsen. Glen is survived by his loving wife Gladys, son Brian (Odelia), daughter Anne (Naomi), grandson Liam, brother Dale (Vi), sister-in-law Joan (Eric), brother-in-law Frank (Linda), and many family and friends. Predeceased by his brothers Lyle and Neil.

COMMUNITY

NOW HIRING

Experienced Landscapers & LANDSCAPE LABOURER for local business. Must have valid BCDL. Fax resume to: 604-943-3103 or email landscapejob@yahoo.ca

Print and and Digital Digital Media Media Sales Sales Print

OLSEN, Glen Richard

Richmond Funeral Home Cremation & Reception Centre (604) 273-3748 www.RichmondFuneral.ca

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

INTEGRATED MEDIA CONSULTANT NEEDED

December 29, 1928 - September 30, 2017

Our sincere gratitude goes to all the doctors and nurses who cared for him this past year. In lieu of flowers, you may consider a donation to the Delta Hospital Foundation in memory of Alois Gedak.

Delta Funeral Home (604) 946-6040

499 DANIELLE JACKSON 4035 PARKVIEW DRIVE, BONNINGTON, BC 187 SARA DALLEY 301-123 W 1ST AVE, VANCOUVER, BC 475 JURIS EZERGAILIS 5-2230 W 3RD AVE, VANCOUVER, BC 212 FRANK DARCEY JAMES WALKER 306-4768 53 ST, DELTA, BC 62 LISA BEGG 1565 15TH AVE, WEST VANCOUVER, BC 430 DAVID MORRISON 3511 ROSAMOND AVE, RICHMOND, BC 584 ADRIANA GENTILE 6320 NO. 4 RD, RICHMOND, BC 347 YANQI WANG 806-8833 HAZELBRIDGE WAY, RICHMOND,BC 401 MICHAEL SANDERSON 3111 SHELL RD, RICHMOND, BC 339 TERESA BERG-WALLIS 6-12500 MCNEELY DR, RICHMOND, BC

Create, review, adjust, tweak, resize, change font, add colour, tweak, review again, publish, sell, simple.

$(*!*"'&6 ':9/4 #; %/,4 36 )+1) . "4<540849 126 1-)7

SPROTTSHAW.COM

EMPLOYMENT

U-Haul Storage Center Richmond claims a Landlords Contractual Lien against the following persons goods in storage at 4511 Shell Rd. Richmond, BC, Tel: 604-270-8827 Auction is subject to cancellation at anytime without notice.

FORSTER, Terence Dean March 21, 1944 - September 20, 2017

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Adapts easily to change excited by new Is passionate about and the is community and challenges.

Contact

Rob Akimow Director of Advertising rakimow@ richmond-news.com The Richmond News Glacier Media Group

enjoys attending networking and promotional events Is a multi-tasker, detailed focused individual who can to increase News meet deadlinesthe andRichmond prioritize work. brand awareness.

Is self-motivated, ambitious and has great work ethic.

We offer a great working environment, a Embodies an attitude of excellence and exudes competitive compensation program including an attractive base salary and Has 1-2 years sales experience. benefits package.

A valid BC Driver’s We offer a great working environment, a competitive compensation an attractive licence andprogram vehicleincluding are required. vehicle areemail required.

Please email your Please your resume & resume Please email your resume & cover letter in confidence, noconfidence, later than cover letter in November 28, 2014.

January 31, 2016.

no later than October 31, 2017.

RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

EMPLOYMENT

EDUCATION

GENERAL EMPLOYMENT

HOME SERVICES $-0 $"3+, 3+/ 7*75256 8.$--7-%

ELECTRICAL

)$&# '!& *&+",# (%%&%&

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call.

Lic#89402.

Fast same day service.

Insured. Guar’d. We love small jobs. 604-568-1899

%, 0/)+$/( %-/ !+1-',.0 "/#&*

%#561/ #16 96@+?6169 ,8 78A1 98813 &8 ;669 ,8 +;/61, 0761/ 6+,-614 (6@+?61 B: =66)< $69;6/9#7/ #;9 '1+9#7/< 1+.-, +; 78A1 ;6+.-"8A1-8893 *#@@ 8A1 !+1!A@#,+8; 965#1,>6;, 281 +;281>#,+8;3 ($// '523.!+! 1964A6)4,,8, =5 !-$2/ 0-@55$<#>$+7+!.

%=@.! *=@+"$52!3

EXCAVATING

* )$%!"#+)"'$% (&()"#')'*%

? =; &$:!53

P=..3.3 B+:80+/ ,1"& G+O0:6< 'M"L& F"M<+6L"M %M& H:6<SL;"M %M& H"LIM"8 %M NNNNP..

P=..3PJ ?"L(QII AI& ,6$M"0L B$& *2(;+6+6 AINNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNJW P=..=.K

'Q(;M+6" %M& B+I;)2M6 %M& *MQ(9 AI& F('8:6IQ6 ,1"& F(G"+6 ,1"& @2M6"M NNN P.4

P=..=PP V+MM+II 'MI& %M& F(B+" AI NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNK. P=P...J EQN P B$& 36$ ,1"& 4M$ ,1"& =I; ,1"& AI"1"LIQ6 T0/& T26I AI NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNWK P=P...K 36$ ,1"& 4M$ ,1"& =I; ,1"& B:(;7Q6$ AI& *MQ+$0+/ AI NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNW3

'#(&!! -843.$/-421) $*$2.$".7%

P=P..P> *M+6L(Q7)" 'MI& T+/+L;: 'MI& FQ6(IQ6 AI& B+:80+/ ,1" NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNW3 P=P..3> #6<8:L; ,1"& FQ6(IQ6 AI& #0"6 ,1"& *+/1:"0 AI& V"M+8$ ,1" NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNPP4 P=3.P.P ?:88:+7L B$& !QMI26" ,1"& V+6$"M C8& !26$/ %M& C2<0+L; C8& '+1"6$:L; NNN P.> P=3.PP3 EQN P B$& AOM:6<S"8$ %MNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNW5

*77 A608216A JE. ",,7H 6. 6E2 (.1A6D0=6?.1 &72=6D?=?"1 %.018"6?.1 ,D.)D"4 J?77 D2=2?K2 " 53:/CC A=E.7"DAE?,- '?8 H.0 91.J 6E"6 =.1A6D0=6?.1 272=6D?=?"1A 2"D1 " 428?"1 J")2 .+ 53>;E.0DG!!

P=3.3.W EQN P B$& DL7Q6$ ,1"& %"L7Q6$ B$& #+M87Q6$ ,1"& %:+7Q6$ B$ NNNNNNNNPP3 P=3.3P. D+97Q6$ B$& BQL+7Q6$ ,1"& %:+7Q6$ B$& B+/7Q6$ ,1"NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN>5 P=3.4.= C+("7QM" +1"& BQ/+87Q1" ,1"& %+8"7QM" ,1"& ,8+67QM" C8& @:67QM" C8NNNN5.

P=3.4P4 'Q8Q6:+8 %M& ':I+$"8 'M"LNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNW4 P=4.P.W %/8+6 C8& AO"6$"M %M& 'MI& -"+IL 'M"L& TQ2L"7+6 AI& C8& EQN 3 B$ NNNNNNNNNP4W P=4.PP. V+:6L)QMQ2<; %M& ?;:LI8"M C8& B"/6Q8$L %M& C8 NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN5.

P=4.PPP A0:UI G+6"& ,1"& ,$$:LQ6 AI& ?:88:+7L B$& %"UQ" AI& VQ8$L7:I; %MNNNNNNNNNNN55 P=4.4.3 *2II"M7"M" C8& %M& H:7)"M8"/ %M& FQ6+L;"" %M& *+7)"MIQ6 %MNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNK.

$26 E"18AB.1 6D"?1?1) 6.8"H ?1 272=6D?="7 ?1A6"77"6?.1A "18 =.82: "1"7HF?1) 272=6D.1?= =?D=0?6A: =.1A6D0=6?.1 4"6E: "18 4.D2-

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

(!800!+,1!.%5$

P==.=.= BQL"8"+L 'M"L& C8& BQL"7+M/ ,1"& BQL"8+6$ V+I" NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNK. P==.=.> B/+6 B$& C8& 'MI& 'M"L& FQMIS"8$ V+I"NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNP.W

P==.J.W ,L; AI& ?:88:+7L B$& A+26$"ML B$& T"+I;"M AI& C:6"0"88 'M"LNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN5W

DRIVER WANTED! DELIVER THE RICHMOND NEWS

twice a week, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Must have cargo van or covered truck, a valid drivers licence and be willing to work early mornings.

.

#1 Backhoes & Excavators Trenchless Waterlines Bobcats & Dump Truck & All Material Deliveries

Drainage, Video

Inspection, Landscaping, Stump/Rock/Cement/Oil Tank & Demos, Paving, Pool/Dirt Removal, Paver Stones, Jackhammer, Water/Sewer, Line/Sumps, Slinger Avail, Concrete Cutting, Hand Excavating, Basements Made Dry Claudio’s Backhoe Service

604-341-4446

QHWMSGBG I DSRTWR[G

'<6;@;,+7:4 #+20>;?)4 *3+6) %;@0314 $0,;+:+:. !;??14 (+1571;?4 "30:6-+:.4 (3+@0>;914 *?;6),754 &;:216;50 ;:2 #72

*;6)-70/*786;,/(A=5,3A6) #03@+601

QRZZ KNLYUOOYXFNO VHJREC

GUTTERS $/11&4 (!&*:":$ 488% (!&*:":$ -":'8- (!&*:":$ 68-&4 -*2#":$ !+ "%$ )#&)%()'*) 0!"&1'/-'.'%# ',($*)+ 2<;79 3,+).0,),3.5

HANDYPERSON

46/#4*37"&#*')!42'43776-6!4"

P==.=.J FQMIS"8$ B$& C8& 'MI& V+I"& AQ2I;$+8" B$& AQ2I;M:$<" B$& *"MM/ B$NNNNNNNP.J P==.=.K *"MM/ B$& *MQ7S"8$ C8& AQ2I;<+I" C8& B$& AI"1"LIQ6 T0/NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN5K

Call 604-249-3353 or email kmurray@van.net

A21

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2017

!#.42 D2A6D?=6?.1A ",,7HI #,2"9 J?6E ="4,0A +.D 826"?7AI

MARKETPLACE

PETS

STEEL BUILDING SALE “BLOWOUT SALE!” 20x23 $5,998, 25x27 $6,839, 30x33 $8,984. One End Wall Included. Bonus Drill/Impact Driver Combo Kit IncludedCheck Out www.pioneersteel.ca for more prices. Pioneer Steel 1-855-212-7036

PETS

ALL SMALL BREED PUPS Local, Non-Shedding and Vet Checked.

604-590-3727 www.puppiesfishcritters.com

TODAY'S PUZZLE A NSWERS

RENTALS

HOMESTAY

FOR SALE - MISC SAWMILLS from only $4,397 Make money & save money with your own band mill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT

!!<.@@"19I)=I="

*)")##)& +)$$(!, ' *)%( (#,,70: ()8.-;12 %?07"079 $#=#;;#/.< A 57@#)7 *0779> 70.< 6 @#)7 $,?9< 3 &-,,7;.< 6 'B .4#:792 (/7!+ "0779 #;9 40-!7. "75807 !#))-;12 ''707'303!,! (%998((5%4(/$)-."12$64*9-2 ($#$..$/(-+/6(&69$&(*9-2

BUSINESS SERVICES

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer trusted program.Visit:CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-athome career today!

FINANCIAL SERVICES GET BACK ON TRACK Bad credit? Bills?

Unemployed?

Need Money? We lend!

If you own your own home you qualify!

Pioneer AcceptanceCorp.

BBB mem. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com 604-987-1420

LEGAL SERVICES CRIMINAL RECORD? Why suffer Employment/Licensing loss? Travel/Business opportunities? Be embarrassed?

Think: Criminal Pardon. US Entry Waiver. Record Purge.

File Destruction. Free Consultation 1-800-347-2540, accesslegalresearchinc.net

$>!& 5&;*#52 5&A>-*/#>A2 #A2/*""*/#>A2 'FGC 8I.),D ".)CG)CED 'FGC 5.746D (FGECED %I+B+G6CCED #G?IBCED

9H:1@<@1=030 '+#),%+#*!##(*"&!#$*!%

($""#

,*)-,*+ &%, )!(#$."'

'9,C 1!B)D)4, .40;).4: 19. &!6!<4,4 +)-+ ,@+99D -.9;6,= > ,C;:4<C, 64. 1!B)?

D5= #@C >2?>>= #@C >A?>F= .4B;<4.!C)9< 7/2322E,C;? :4<CE<)-+C3 $9 9C+4. &!6!<4,4 ,C;:4<C, 64.B)C? C4:3 *9<C!@C "!<@9;84. (!B)D5 '9B4,C!5, %C:3 )"23*''3'4"* 8//,7.1#(/,+!

6#+$+(#$+7.,68(-8/5 %#18/&%6,0/56+(#$+-8#

AUTOMOTIVE

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

/56 1!3",,63

1!3", !"3 * /3-!4 360.+"2

*+$' (#! +%% ")'&*%)$

%#)(&'#($'## &"% $)%!'* #(

)

DELTA SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL

CASH FOR ALL! Serving the Delta area since 1986

)&%

('%!

7$/901$/ 48625"84 3.) 1+**.&

#:,'!%-'(,(%

*+-)/787 $7;21!7: %557;79 %;801+5 &1"3-=+! %1+"; <))7 63 (0)7;17,!7 49#7";: $;#86 *.:;81;+"; (2//, &,:4;79 '+628;!

'4//.

LAWN & GARDEN MICHAEL

Gardening & Landscaping

22 years Experience Fully Ins’d. Lic’d & WCB • Lawn Maintenance • Tree Topping & Trimming • New Sod & Seeding • Planting • Cleanup • Concrete & Retaining Wall All work guaranteed.

Sr. Discount. Free Estimates

.

604-240-2881

THAI’S

Gardening Team

• Concrete New & Repair • Sidewalks & Driveways • Rock, Gravel, Pavers • Hedging & Trimming ~ Seniors Discount ~ All Garden Work & Maint.

778-680-5352

MOVING #661/8#".7 51-034 GGGE5??,CD5-4B1,HBCA-+E+,1 )0"!

,*+$2'

F) 3) 6) < 2 > 8,. 8C0+7A #:+B.ABD / =B4:5-4B / "'&!( $##% )0%% */,#!',%.(%$#"0 -#/&"+$,

=BA:DB.9:54/(,11BC+:54/@:5.,A #!(*# 2 #!"% '$;8*"(&

%9*)+!&)*(*9

@;HI?>H; AFCIG: BD< &;=B@6 "9:13 8 "412;C13 %7?01)7@3 "/-51 !B;:7 =7<10 #B51:013 8 &?@@6 $:0?213 >(* (;@@ &72 &211 '0CB=;C1 A+,.

%%"&'"$&#%!"

@;HI?>H;AFCIG:E=?

,!# (&%)'*

+,$'"%'#)'( *!-'".

*!)% (, "%#&&& +$'& - !,+0(+0) / "(%$&0) - 2&'.0%%,'(1* 2,1(' 3'#0&%

-+0/.+$/$$"+

ABE MOVING & Delivery & Rubbish Removal $30/HR per Person• 24/7. 604-999-6020

PAINTING/ WALLPAPER PAINTSPECIAL.COM PAINTSPECIAL.COM 1.00000X1 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls - 588196 Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

PAINTING/WALLPAPER NO PAYMENT until Job is completed.

Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

604 -230 -3539 778-322-2378 604-339-1989

)*'$!*# %*'&"'&( *!&&# )%"!$'( GD E8Y: LF>: M ;8LL =YI:

9XQ=S9VS N =PQ=S9VS RT=@9B7R ?D< V;;

@OCC UDKJ

WGAJ ?GHK

PATIOS

LANDSCAPING !/,, ",)/*$' 1/&+ 2(&.% 1/&+ 3)&#0-) $1& 98(3 "+(0' 3+ :+%( /8..

7.18,%*) "1 !4.. 7%& :+%( .8!,5 (1-+#1 /8..1, .18#1'5 8,3 .18#1 :+% &4-1 &+ 1,2+: &61 .8'& +/ '%--1() %#!'"$&'$%#!

LAWN & GARDEN BC GARDENING

Call 604-649-1627 www.deltascrap.ca

• • • • •

25 Years Exp. FALL CLEAN-UP

Lawn & Garden Maint.

Fall Planting Pruning • Hedges Tree Top • Trimming Concrete; Sidewalks, Driveways, Patios & Repairs.

WCB & Fully insured.

All Work Guar. Free Est. Donny 604-600-6049

: *+2)/<2) &!4/; (;0397 : $2<9;;)7 !<5 "/<5;.7 : *+2)/<2) %!/+/<176 #/<,+ '38-/<1 3(++ !'&* %#('!$&'$%""

###*2/&),",$+(1/.-,%$+(*-,0

POWER WASHING AAA - Mr Sidewalk - AAA Sidewalks, driveways, patios.

Affordable Year-Round Service

John 604.802.9033

Home Services cont. on next page

classifieds.richmond-news.com

A22

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2017

HOME SERVICES

RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

SUDOKU

CALL THE EXPERTS

RENOS & HOME IMPROVEMENT

.1-1'"( /"*-%1-"-!1 )+#1' #"&,*-. !12"' 01-!1& !12"' ."%1& $)) #$*. , /$$'%!& .$%%1'& "+%!-%!& , /(!$.

FRASERVIEW RENO’S

Complete Reno’s Roof to basement, Kitchen, Framing, Plumbing etc.

15 yrs exp, Insured ~No Job too Small~ Gary 604-897-3614

GPHH QFRSH HONETJNHO GMUUL ESOMPHI

$/( "24.0$".647

$%+#%4 -/#610*%4 79#1%4 6!%#)+ 697/*0#%' "/,0 9*2 ,9+/*9#0 5&%4 (,!+7/*34 %!*206-%4 .0*60%4 2&8:9,,'

81-,,)+ &!3/'5#/(*%&

1=>>2@ ; <0.3-<

4/26.0.1

%)('$$&'!!$# " ",!'./ -!%%#*$+1),!'.&0(, $%-#*&!( , ')+"&!( 7+#*5-)/ 41&!-31 . 61'0-&% $(-+1&% . "#&)031% 80% 2(&, $27%3-5 9:(%2/ 92)!362 9+26371 "-1: 40,

&" %08) #) :))5,39 (:2$"8 81%:12,3 7:).!

! )'"'& *$%'( .&#(/%''2,*" 3.&#($-+!0$* # )'"'& *$%'( 3 )1(/%''2,*" 3)1($-+!0$* *-$"00",1 '":/2$" '2,$" ;+64 3

AA:5:?85A779

$>!& 5&;*#52 5&A>-*/#>A2 #A2/*""*/#>A2 'FGC 8I.),D ".)CG)CED 'FGC 5.746D (FGECED %I+B+G6CCED #G?IBCED

9H:1@<@1=030 '+#),%+#*!##(*"&!#$*!%

!BATHROOM SPECIALIST! Tiles, tub, vanity, plumbing, paint, framing, From start to finish. Over 20 years exp.

Peter 604-715-0030

RUBBISH REMOVAL

*"+)/ '.!& "(#$-+%,!"#

1 %=;; "+E:A/+ $=5> #+82:9; 6 ';+95C?0 9B *))2E-93;+ #9B+D 1 (22>+- *002A5B8+5BD 1 "98+C&97 "+E:A/+ 1 @4 <9E- (A5 !E=/> 1 #+DA-+5BA9; 6 '288+E/A9; $# ("03 !1) 02),"+. +#"$#%&! "# "$%% . *',) (--+

%#'&$$#&/*)- .&!#&, ("#' $)%!-+& *, 6'-+4 5-261&,( 0*1. -63/)',

(<"+,:/<2 4388 0;. =%.83 .%<- 183>/"86

&8.*0&0*'8&#

'/"8<18:! (<1,38: $ *;<:8: ';"%+ &+,)#831

===591."%++7+,)#/<25"%

M.S. MAINTENANCE & RENOVATIONS

Insured / WCB

Mike Favel • 604-341-2681

and I’m a Nice Guy!

• Residential / Commercial • Complete • Rotary / Reel Cutting • Trimming • Edging

Fertilizing Programs • Hedge Trimming / Pruning

• Aeration / Power Raking • Pressure Washing

604-908-3596

CAN YOU DIG IT?

ACROSS

1. Spanish city 7. Middle ear bone 13. Satisfy to the fullest 14. Able to be consumed 16. US island territory (abbr.)

17. Predatory reptile 19. Beachwear manufacturer 20. European space program 22. Alias 23. Metrical feet 25. Large integers 26. Matrilineality 28. Snouts 29. Giants’ signal caller Manning

++&,A/A> '6>/4;?2 52>)8/68,A,++ 9$*!<5 - %<3 31(5 !< 97<(#&"

$#'&!"%&!"$!

===0.>):)6>8A)/4/@/0)/

*%# )!((&"' $

&.=,B<? # C;7<,B .$B< +=>) # .=""-,1 .<A;:$C -> "! %< .<A;:< # .<!4!C< <:<.4B1->3 *.;A '<>;:$B-;> ?<".-, B; 1;=,<1;C? +=>)

7770(;B'=""-,10!$ 8/999/'=""-,1 5D9@/@6D62

Find help in the Home Services section

call 604.630.3300

PUZZLE ANSWERS ON SEPARATE PAGE

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

%@39),@30 6 *55<):9401 6 &<04,379)41 $@9>/#@88)1+ 6 (791,3@4,)79 '083)1 6 '3;=:<< 6 !:32 ":1,0 (79430,0 6 &?03;,+)9- &<10.

To advertise in Home Services

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.

classifieds.richmond-news.com

DOWN

1. Whiskey receptacle 2. Western State 3. Cereal grasses o~ zwwxqw atwa 5. Relating to the ears 6. Mathematical ratio l~ rudr wx k~ h yr y aw bw e j~ idw cv gtcbfa d ewa 10. Song of praise 11. Equal to one quintillion (abbr.)

12. Drools 13. Cluster 15. One in a series

p}~ h yr y grew 31. Electronic countermeasures 33. “Anna Karenina” author 34. Snare 36. Sleeveless garment 38. More arctic 40. Clean off 41. Signs 43. Common Japanese surname 44. Allow 45. A way to mark 47. Ballplayers need one 48. __ and cheese 51. KGB mole 53. Indicating silence

55. Capital of Yemen nm~ ] ce d cv bw dwewd` nk~ | `rdy` rut`qwaa rbx cv New Zealand 59. Belonging to a bottom layer 60. Stephen King novel 61. Fire obstacle 64. Lumen 65. Loud insects 67. Energetic persons 69. Confession (archaic) 70. Witnessing

18. Egyptian unit of weight 21. Broached 24. Skin cancers 26. Second sight 27. Shock treatment 30. Whittled 32. Murdered in his bathtub 35. A way to soak 37. Small piece 38. Relating to Islam 39. Climbing plant 42. Drunkard op~ gwa` vcb trut aytccqwba 46. Least exciting 47. Amanda and James are two

49. Something comparable to another 50. Soothes 52. Month in the Islamic calendar 54. White gull having a black back and wings 55. Japanese seaport nl~ gtw ac_`t cv {b dyw 59. Batman villain 62. British air aces 63. Body part 66. Clearinghouse 68. Manganese

RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

A23

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2017

WEEKLY SPECIAL

OCT 4 – 8, 2017

Nongshim Onion Rings 90g

Fresh Pork Belly (Bone-in) 新鮮有骨五花腩

Searay Tally’s Greenshell Mussels 1lb

Local Yu Choy Sum 本地油菜心

海威紐西蘭半殼青口

農心洋蔥圈

1

49

ea

Danisa Butter Cookies 908g 丹麥皇冠牛油曲奇餅干

9

99

ea

Sun Moon Long Grain Sweet Rice 2kg 常滿長糯米

4

99

ea

3

lb

2

59 lb

Manila’s Best Skinless Longanisa 375g (Sweet/Hot)

阿羅地糖水黃菠蘿蜜

1

2

99

Sunrise Original Chinese Style Tofu Puff 160g 日昇家鄉豆腐朴

日昇鮮板豆腐

1

09 ea

4

ea

Red Seedless Grapes

1

lb

3

99

Fresh Beef Flank Steak (U) 新鮮法蘭西炒牛肉(U)

6

99

ea

lb

Searay Frozen Basa Steak 680g

海威熟蝦仁

海威巴沙魚扒

lb

Searay Frozen Milkfish 海威冰鮮牛奶魚

4

3

49

99 ea

39 lb

ea

G&H Dumpling Wrapper 454g

Sweet Potatoes

2

79

甜心蕃薯

積和圓餃皮

2

ea

Searay Cooked Shrimp 300g

69

39 ea

¢ lb

Tomatoes

Local Short Sui Choy

Peru Tangerines

肉茄

本地短紹菜

秘魯蜜柑

無核小紅提子

69

2

lb

巧口仙草蜜

39

新鮮雞脾仔(5磅以上)

1

ea

¢

Grass Jelly Drinks 6x320ml

89

ea

Sunrise Premium Medium Firm Tofu 350g

99

巧口香草夾心小蛋糕 巧口芝士夾心小蛋糕

馬尼拉牌香腸(甜/辣)

29

ea

Aroy-D Jackfruit in Lemon Square Choochoo ChocoVanilla10x38g Syrup 530ml Lemon Square Choochoo Cheesy Milk 10x38g

Fresh Chicken Fresh Ground Pork (3lbs and Up) Drumsticks (5 lbs and Up) 新鮮碎豬肉(3 磅以上)

5

99

99

1

49 lb

79

¢ lb

OPEN DAILY 8:30AM - 7:30PM 8108 PARK ROAD • TEL. 604.278.8309 WHILE QUANTITIES LAST

1

69 lb

A24 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2017

RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

LANGLEY FARM MARKET PRODUCE

OKANAGAN AMBROSIA APPLES (NEW CROP) Product of B.C. ($1.52KG)

69

GREEN SEEDLESS GRAPES

YELLOW NECTARINES

Product of CALIFORNIA ($4.14KG)

Product of WASHINGTON ($2.82KG)

1

¢

lb.

CELERY

lb.

LOCAL RUSSET POTATOES

2

¢

Product of CALIFORNIA ($1.52KG)

69

$ 99

lb.

z

MEAT

lb.

SWEET POTATO / YAM

(10LBS) Product of B.C.

Product of CALIFORNIA ($1.08KG)

49

1

$ 28

$ 88

¢

ea.

lb.

DELI

GROCERY EAT WHOLESOME

PORK SHANK MEAT 5.92KG ............................................

CHICKEN BREAST PORTION (S/L, B/L)

TOMATOES

2

$ 69

/lb.

CHINESE SAUSAGE DOLLAR FOOD

5

375G ......................................2 FOR

EAT WHOLESOME ORGANIC

4 BEAN MIX

$ 49

12.08KG..........................................

/lb.

1 $ 29 1 $ 99 2 $ 99 6

(DICED, WHOLE, CRUSHED) 796ML ................................................

$ 99

398ML ................................................

EAT WHOLESOME NATURAL

GARLIC DILL PICKLES

ea.

OVEN ROASTED TURKEY

ea.

ROMA

750ML ................................................

9

$ 99

SAN REMO

EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

1L ......................................................

FREYBE

2

$ 09

100g .............................................. ...

100g ...................................................

ea.

ea.

1

$ 88

MILD GENOA SALAMI

CREAMY HAVARTI CHEESE $ 100g ...................................................

159

BAKERY SWISS ROLL 600G ................

4

$ 99

GREEN ONION BUN ea.

100G ...........................

1

$ 00

ALMOND SQUARE ea.

85¢

2" x 2" ....................

ea.

PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES $ 250g .....................

300

ea.

Valid Wednesday, October 4th - Sunday, October 8th 2017 while quantities last.

For Freshness and Quality you can count on!

WE ARE HIRING!

STORE HOURS:

for the following positions: • Meat Cutter • Produce Stocker • Cashier • Grocery Stocker

RICHMOND

Unit 640, Lansdowne Centre 5300 #3 Road, Richmond

604-232-1188

LFM LANGLEY FARM MARKET

For fresh and quality foods

MON, TUES, SAT 8:30 AM - 6 PM WED, THURS, FRI 8:30 AM - 9 PM SUN & HOLIDAY 9 AM - 6 PM

Your Choice. Our Honour.

Our Effort. Our Award.

Thank you to all our valued customers for your ongoing support

For freshness & quality you can count on!