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Theft of parking meter cash—and meters themselves—plagues city by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Big Brother may—or may not—be watching you from Richmond’s City Centre streets. Plagued by vandalism to city parking meters, city hall’s bylaws department is working with the Richmond RCMP to install cameras inside meters, The Richmond Review has learned. “Over the past couple years we’ve had many parking meters vandalized, so this was an effort working with the RCMP to try to identify potential culprits,” said city spokesperson Ted Townsend. But details are scarce from city hall, which is “uncomfortable” with providing more details of the program, lest the perpetrators learn officials’ surveillance tactics. Thieves have long vandalized meters for coins, and last November two meters were completely stolen from city streets. Police later located the meters in a deserted warehouse, according to the bylaws department. The city is also testing new methods of reinforcing the meters. It’s a tactic that may be working. No incidents of meter vandalism or theft were reported in December—the first clean month since early 2011, according to a report from bylaws manager Wayne Mercer. In 2010, vandals contributed to a 16-per-cent drop in parking revenue, which totalled $430,760 that year. According to the city “less than 10” meters were vandalized that year. Vandals are showing no particular pattern in targeting meters— some are in “out-of-the-way locations” and others are on City Centre streets. Meters have built-in security features to prevent theft of coins, so vandals resort to damaging the machines and remove coins one at a time. Repair costs can average $1,500 per machine, and meter revenue can drop as much as $100 per day when a meter is out of order. The actual theft of coins is minimal. On-street pay parking costs up to $2.50 per hour from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily in the downtown core.
Matthew Hoekstra photo Jessie Wowk Elementary students Toby Lo, 11, and Michelle Lee, 12, tour a new exhibition at Richmond Museum during the fourth annual Children’s Festival. See story, page 3.
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Handgun in car slated for repairs leads to drug bust by Martin van den Hemel Black Press
Matthew Hoekstra photo Richmond Museum attendant Kate Herring explains the story behind Japanese armour of the late 16th and early 17th century.
Richmond Museum welcomes ancient Japan Richmond hosting some of the oldest authentic artifacts from an ocean away by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Some of the oldest artifacts to ever grace Richmond Museum are now on exhibition. Edo: Arts of Japan’s Last Shogun Age features art and artifacts from the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria’s extensive Japanese collection, works on loan from the Canadian Museum of Civilization and pieces from private individuals. The travelling exhibition includes one of
the few significant palanquins outside of Japan. Highly decorated and detailed, the wooden chair would have been carried by porters using attached wooden rails. It’s one of a host of historic pieces dating from 1603 to 1868, a time in Japanese history known as the Shogun era. “The reaction to this exhibit has been fantastic,” said Peter Harris, exhibit co-ordinator. “Our opening on Thursday night drew about 200 people, many from Richmond’s Japanese-Canadian community.” Among those who attended the opening reception, sponsored by the Richmond Sister City Committee and River Rock Casino Resort, was Hideki Ito, Consul General of Japan for Vancouver, and Tetsuya Isono, Consul for Cultural Affairs. On exhibition are authentic suits of armour from the Edo period, including a variety of art: paintings, prints, ceram-
Get your Ethel Tibbits tickets The 19th annual Ethel Tibbits Women of Distinction Awards is three weeks away, but tickets to the Radisson Vancouver Airport Hotel luncheon on Friday, March 9 are selling fast. More than two-thirds of the 380 seats are now spoken for. The Ethels luncheon, from noon to 2 p.m., celebrates the accomplishments of local women in five categories—sports, youth, arts, community and business—while fundraising for a worthy cause: Nova House, a CHIMO-operated shelter for women and their children escaping domestic violence. Tickets are $50 each, or a table of 10 for $450, and are available by calling 604-247-3700. The Ethels is named after the pioneering publisher of The Richmond Review, Ethel Tibbits, who as the editor and publisher in the 1930s and 1940s, was unafraid to speak out about social issues, including the internment of the Japanese during the Second World War.
ics, textiles, religious art and samurai paraphernalia. These works provide viewers with a glimpse into the era’s life and customs. Harris said the pieces in the show are authentic, but some of the suits of armour have been restored with the help of reproduction accessories. Edo is the ancient name for the city of Tokyo during a time when Japan was ruled by the shoguns of the Tokugawa family. The military rulers transformed Edo from a fishing village into one of the largest, most populous capital cities in the world. On Saturday, Feb. 25 from 1 to 4 p.m., the museum will offer free public tours of the show with Maiko Behr, a historian of Japanese art, as part of the Richmond Museum’s Experience Japan Day. Japanese origami, games and music are also included in the afternoon’s activities. The show runs to May 21.
Children’s Arts Festival returns this weekend The fourth annual Children’s Arts Festival returns to Richmond Cultural Centre this weekend. The two-day festival will feature dozens of 90-minute classes where facilitators will lead kids in dance, drama, puppet-making, cartooning, guitar and hiphop. Each class has a registration fee of $10, which includes other activities, such as performances and access to stations featuring hand-drumming and lantern-making. These activities are also available to those who aren’t registered in a class for $5. Sessions run Friday, Feb. 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call the arts centre at 604-247-8300 for more information.
A handgun found in a car left for repairs at a Richmond auto dealership launched an RCMP investigation that eventually led to the arrest of four alleged drug traffickers. On Wednesday, Richmond Mounties and the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit announced the arrest of Richmond’s Jasdeep Singh Dhaliwal, 30, and Burnaby’s Valon Chen, 22, To Lau, 23, and Allen Xuan Zu, 21. They are facing a combined 14 criminal counts relating to drug trafficking. The firearms team from the special enforcement unit led the investigation, during which several ounces of heroin worth $50,000 were seized, along with cocaine. After seizing the handgun, investigators obtained a search warrant on July 22, 2011 for a Burnaby property where they found a drug packaging site containing heroin and crack cocaine. “We count on our partnerships with police agencies such as the Richmond RCMP. The successful conclusion to this investigation can be attributed to the strong working relationships we are developing in the Lower Mainland and throughout the province,” says Insp. John Grywinski of CFSEU’s Gang Task Force and Firearms Team, which led the investigation. “It’s more important than ever that a sustained and co-ordinated approach by law enforcement is necessary when combating gangs and their associates.” “This collaborative investigation is a good example of the continuing connection we see between drugs and firearms in the Lower Mainland,” says CFSEU spokesperson Sgt. Ghalib Bhayani.
Missing Richmond man located by Victoria police officers The family and friends of a missing Richmond man have Victoria police to thank. Officers found James Stockdale, 21, around 2 a.m. on Wednesday in Victoria. Richmond RCMP issued a public alert after Stockdale’s family became concerned that they hadn’t seen him since Feb. 12. Vancouver police were also alerted, as Stockdale has been known to frequent the downtown east side of Vancouver.
Young scientists to descend on Aberdeen for Science Jam on Tuesday Bubbling volcanoes and lemon-powered batteries won’t be all you’ll see this Tuesday, when more than 1,000 young scientists don sparkling white lab coats to share their smarts. Science Jam 2012 will be held from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21 at Aberdeen Centre mall. More than 500 student-prepared projects under the guidance of 42 teachers at 16 schools will be on display, and the public is invited to check out the work.
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Don Fennell photo Trevor Linden was centre stage at Richmond Celebrates Hockey Day in Canada Saturday at the Richmond Olympic Oval. The immensely popular former Vancouver Canucks’ captain spent several hours patiently signing autographs.
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Council Update Harbour plan could boost Steveston By Linda Barnes Steveston has always been a fishing port and an important economic piston for Richmond. Linda Barnes Now that is Councillor changing with the last piece of the BC Packers site being built on. What will happen economically for the area—T-shirts and ice-cream shops? Steveston Harbour is the largest Small Craft Harbour (federal) in Canada and the Steveston Harbour Authority (local), which operates it; together have a plan that would again make Steveston an economic and environmental focus for Richmond. Currently, Steveston Channel, along with hundreds of others in Canada, has no permanent funding source for dredging. Costs are mounting to service not just Steveston Harbour but all the other small harbours in Canada. To address that, the Steveston Harbour Long Term Concept Plan was developed. Basically, the west end of Steveston Channel would be closed and a new channel would be cut through Shady Island to create a “flushing” effect. New marsh and wetlands would also be created. “The reconfiguration also deflects the increasing amount of debris in the river, improves navigation and operational functions; enhances opportunities
for new businesses including tourism related activities along the waterfront; and creates new high-function habitat,” according to a staff report. “It provides an exciting prospect to potentially become a model for innovative partnerships, collaboration, efficacy and sustainable and creative approaches to problems experienced by many stakeholders along the Fraser River.” The staff report goes on to say, “Much work still needs to be done, however, the will and desire to work together has been expressed by all the key stakeholders.” This was written more than a year ago and nothing much else has happened! The City is only one of the stakeholders in this but has probably the most to gain. It should be a priority to move this plan forward. We cannot do it alone and require Small Craft Harbours, Port Metro Vancouver and others to sit with us immediately. This could be a model not only to solve the technical problems of sediment build-up but the jurisdictional redtape that is the real blockage to moving good ideas forward. Another good idea floating in Steveston is around operating and maintaining our various heritage sites, many of which are woefully maintained due to lack of funding. This idea is patterned after Granville Island Trust, which operates the federally owned site. We’ll see if this good idea gains momentum before Branscombe House falls down.
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EDITORIAL: Home affordability must be a top civic priority
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An active real estate market and high-home prices have been the norm here for much of the past decade.
of finding affordable accommodations is already bleak. Couples wanting to raise a family will increasingly have to turn to apartments and townhouses, rather than following in their parents’ footsteps of providing a home with a front and back yard.
Secondary suites and coach houses do more than just provide space for young people. They provide income for overtaxed homeowners struggling to make their mortgage payments. Should the economy continue to unravel, and should China’s positive
influence on the Lower Mainland economy diminish, and in the event the U.S. doesn’t fare better in the future, interest rate adjustments could push new homeowners already indebted to the hilt, over the edge. Local politicians will say that their goal is to make
Richmond a great place in which to live, work and play, but what happens when living here becomes something only the rich can afford. Only a well-thought-out, multi-faceted approach to the problem stands any chance of coming up with a solution.
Faulty jet fuel plan needs alternatives
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he YVR jetfuel proposal is faulty. The federal and provincial ministries of environment have shown that in the assessment process. The federal review says “The project would present a new and unacceptable risk . . . to the fish and wildlife populations
of the Fraser River Estuary” and lacks both credible science and credible spill-control technology. The provincial review says the “containment” is not containment. To get enough fuel, YVR needs an acceptable alternative, a Plan A to replace the proposed Plan F. (F = Faults beyond fixing.) An urgent problem with Plan F is dependence on foreign fuel. It might begin as bitumen from the Alberta oil sands, but it would be refined outside Canada. In contrast, a fuel supply system within Canada—along with diverse supplemental sources—could be more secure, especially since we have the National Energy Board to regulate oil in our public interest. Granted, the board has faltered lately, compromising our crude oil sup-
ply from the only pipeline from Alberta. That’s Trans Mountain, owned by Houston-based Kinder Morgan Energy. The pipeline ends in Burnaby, where Chevron has the only refinery this side of Prince George. Strangely, the piped supply has become secure for exports instead of the refinery. The intent is to double the pipeline capacity, dredge the Second Narrows, and ship oil to China on Suezmax tankers loaded near the refinery, which may have to close, starved for feed in the midst of plenty. Meanwhile, the powers behind it all get little flak for hindering our fuel security for air, land and sea transport. Jet fuel reaches YVR from Burnaby via another Kinder Morgan pipeline. It might be abandoned in Plan F, but it should be
upgraded. The challenge now is to pre-empt ecological disaster, get the National Energy Board valuing our fuel security, and bring together Kinder Morgan, Chevron and the YVR fuel consortium for a longterm pact, a basis for Plan A. Fortunately, we are Richmond. When we received the International Eco-Safety Demonstrative City award from a UN affiliate, our winning trait was the way citizens and city council get ecosafety results together. When a community group named VAPOR demonstrated against Plan F, political leaders like Mayor Malcolm Brodie and Coun. Harold Steves joined in. Mayor Malcolm Brodie and Councillor Harold Steves, our respected directors on the Metro
To get enough fuel, YVR needs an acceptable alternative, a Plan A to replace the proposed Plan F. (F = Faults beyond fixing.)
Vancouver board, are the right people in the right place to spark an adequate Plan A. The obstacles, which I’ve analyzed on the Garden City Lands blog, are complex. But success will defuse the dangers to the estuary and fuel security. Jim Wright is a Richmond resident and president of the Garden City Lands Coalition.
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letters Editor: Re: John Winter’s letter, “Planes need fuel to fly,” Feb. 8. No one disputes that planes need fuel to fly just as no one disputes that the world’s entire population of Western Sandpipers need biofilm (“magic mud”) to reproduce and migrate via the Pacific Flyway which includes the Fraser estuary. Many Richmond off-airport businesses and Far Eastern countries have begun transitioning to teleconferencing and cheaper U.S. flights. The current Vancouver Airport Fuel Facilities Corporation “goal of providing access to multiple sources of jet fuel” is neither “safe nor sustainable.” At a time when fuel is diminishing along with flyer-ship, Vancouver International Airport should not be moving toward non-stop flights to lure markets to YVR. The spectre of a foreshore runway perhaps before the 2027 goal, is already complicated by the coming Federal RESA (Runway End Safety Area) 600-metre extensions which will force the ends of the runways into the precious, biofilmrich and biodiverse Sturgeon Bank where Fraser River salmonid rest before heading to sea. So, yes, Mr. Winters, planes need fuel to fly, but we humans and our wild finned and feathered brethren also need clean air and water to live! Judy E. Williams Chair, Fraser River Coalition
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per year 15 kilometres up the Fraser River estuary, unload it and store it in a 80 million liter tank farm (twice the storage at YVR) in a residential area (350 metres from 140 unit condo complex) on the banks of the Fraser. Excluding tanker truck option, out of the 14 options you refer to, Vancouver Airport Fuel Facilities Corporation has chosen the worst option for public safety and
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Remembering Leo Hop Editor: We were saddened to read of Leo Hop’s death in the Wednesday Review. For many years, Leo and Yoko created the outdoor focal point of Steveston around which many old and new-timers would gather on warm days to chat. The meaning of focus was originally “hearthâ€? so it was ďŹ tting that their shop was in the former blacksmith’s shop, a historic building where the brick chimney can still be seen rising near what was the front door to their shop. Because they were only open summers, we’d actually focus our informal gatherings around their courtyard fountain, instead of a ďŹ re. That fountain ran many summers until it was repeatedly stolen, with ransom paid by Leo until he decided to stop the cycle. Yoko tended the ice cream, the people and the growing owers that adorned their terrace, getting seeds from many neighbours while sharing cuttings and bulbs generously. We ďŹ rst met Leo while wandering the village during the ďŹ rst tall ships’ visit, selling Japanese food with his wife, Yoko. He was all gussied up in Japanese garb but speaking with a distinctly British accent. He said he was Cockney while Yoko hailed from Japan. Leo told us he’d been a chef specializing in small pastries travelling the world on cruise ships. He then shifted to cooking on
cargo ships before retiring and oh what a retirement after he came home to Steveston. Later, visiting at their ice cream shop, Oasis, Leo and Yoko told us of the years when he would be away for long stretches, of Yoko’s dream of opening a coffee shop once they retired. Their compromise was to open an ice cream shop that would only be open summers so they could travel winters. Even though nominally an ice cream shop, Leo was never far from baking. There were always treats available for sale often baked with local ingredients. Remembering names, inquiring after family members, asking about gardens, their lives have been woven into the fabric of Steveston and into our lives. Yoko taught ower arranging in the shop some summers. Leo baked the mini scones for my in-law’s 60th anniversary tea. His tip, a hint of fresh nutmeg, is one I remember whenever making scones. It’s something of Leo I will always carry with me, along with the warmth, humour and goodwill Leo and Yoko gave to the centre of Steveston with a little ice cream shop, in the former hearth of our small village. Lorraine Graves Richmond
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Blum is a show business veteran and regularly works awards shows as a tuxedo-clad assistant to the impeccably-dressed women walking on stage. “The first time I did it about 12 or 13 years ago, I called my mother and I said, ‘Did you see me? Did you see me?’ ‘No I was looking at the star.’” Hence the title of his one-man stage show, Blink & You Might Miss Me, opening next Wednesday at River Rock Casino Resort as part of the annual Chutzpah! Festival. “I just love being in the moment on a set, and being there around all the excitement of Hollywood. If I have a line or two, it’s great, because it’s more money, but I just love being on the set.” Blum began his career in New York, dancing in a variety of stage productions—including playing Greg in the international production of A Chorus Line—before moving to Los Angeles and shifting his career to acting. His credits in Hollywood are many and often go unnoticed—such as his current work today on Days of Our Lives and The Voice, in which he stands in for judge Blake Shelton.
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From Page 10 Blum begins his show recounting his days as a child growing up in New York absorbing as much TV, ďŹ lm and theatre as he could. His father, who worked at the New York Times would bring home movie magazines to further his son’s show biz fever. “I studied the TV Guide, I watched all the prime time ’50s and ’60s classic television and went to every movie. I just became so enlightened to the whole thing.â€? Blum got a degree in elemen-
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immigrant parents. In the semi-autobiographical play, Ogawa switches between roles of playing her younger self and her parents. Ogawa grew up in Richmond and is a former member of the sketch comedy group Assaulted Fish. Free tickets are available at the Richmond Cultural Centre front desk, 7700 Minoru Gate, until two hours before the 7 p.m. performance. Call 604-247-8326 for more information.
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Hundreds of dancers from across British Columbia and the United States will be competing in the fourth annual High School High Hip Hop Dance Competition at River Rock Show Theatre this weekend. More than 400 dancers will gather for the event on Sunday, Feb. 19, with the competition kicking off at 2 p.m., according to event co-founder Anita Perel-Panar. Billed as the largest competition of its kind in B.C., more than 20 high schools and 40 teams will be participating for bragging rights and the title of best high school dance team. “This is an opportunity for kids to do something active and fun while showcasing their talents,� said Perel-Panarm, who along with Jheric Hizon also co-founded A Star Studio Productions Society. Among past judges were winning members of the hit TV show America’s Best Dance Crew, and members of So You Think You Can Dance.
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Young pianists to dazzle at Gateway The Donna Fishwick Piano Ensemble has announced a concert on Saturday, March 3 at Gateway Theatre. Selections for the concert include works by Chopin, Xian (Yellow River Concerto), Schubert, Dvorak, Sousa, Ravel and Liszt. The Donna Fishwick Piano Ensemble is an award-winning group of young performers whose repertoire includes transcriptions and original compositions for two, four, six, and eight hands for one or two pianos—making the group a unique spectacle of classical music. Carol Zhang, 16, will be among the featured young pianists. Born in China and
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Highway Catastrophes Caused by Good Drivers? Another week has when an SUV carrying five passed in which horrific passengers reportedly car crashes—one in crossed the centre line of Ontario and one in British Highway 97, 60 kilometers Columbia—have captured north of Williams Lake into national media attention. the path of an oncoming Rightly so. The loss of life semitrailer truck. Both has been horrendous. Both vehicles came to rest in appear to be what Road the roadside ditch and Rules has taken to calling burst into flames. The SUV Cedric Hughes Barrister & Solicitor driver, a 40 year old systems ‘textbook cases’ that should www.roadrules.ca never have happened. manager, his wife and their The Ontario crash claimed the lives of two children, and his sister died. The SUV driver 11 people on Monday, February 6th,when a was a big tennis fan, and was driving the family to 15-passenger van carrying 13 migrant farm Vancouver to attend an international tennis match. workers driven by a 45-year-old farm worker who The truck driver was not injured. Emergency regularly served as the driver of the passenger response was somewhat delayed because the van, and a flatbed truck driven by a 38-year-old, nearest small town has no RCMP detachment or professional owner-operator collided in a rural volunteer fire department. The RCMP were quoted intersection near the hamlet of Hampstead, as saying the cause of the crash may never be Ontario at 4:45 pm. determined: “That’s fairly common where there’s The intersection has been described as “home a significant fire and the vehicles are basically to a cow pasture, a small home and a large totally destroyed. …If there is a mechanical issue industrial garage.” Reportedly, the passenger van with the vehicle, we’ll never know that.” Road rolled past the stop sign into the truck’s path. conditions were described as bare but wet. A The collision launched the van into the side of witness driving behind the SUV has been quoted as the small home where it came to rest on its side. saying the SUV driver was not driving erratically or The truck driver and 10 of the 13 people in the irresponsibly. van including, Mr. Hernandez, were killed. The Recitation of the basic details of these crashes three other van passengers were hospitalized with is an attempt to reconcile what happened with critical injuries. the idea that they need not have. ‘Careful drivers’ Ontario police have called it one of the worst know that stop signs, centre lines, and big trucks traffic collisions in that province’s history, a case need to be respected. By all accounts, all of the of “driver error” and a crash that “did not have above-described drivers would normally have to happen” involving lives that “did not need to been so described. But it only takes a momentary be lost.” A vexing detail: one of the first witnesses lapse in a good driver’s attention to create a reported that while attempting to find, extract, and highway catastrophe. comfort the survivors he worked alone while other …by Cedric Hughes, Barrister & Solicitor later-arriving witnesses took videos of the scene. with regular weekly contributions from The BC crash claimed the lives of five people Leslie McGuffin, LL.B. on Thursday, February 9th, around 8:30 am
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in a coffee shop by a bunch of nasty teens, one of whom is packing a gun, his life takes a turn. Lucky for Gabe his absentee father is a gangster, because if he only ever taught Gabe one thing, it’s how to extricate himself from a tight spot. So the novel begins. Not long after, Lieutenant Peter Decker learns of a teen suicide, and the mother of the teen wants him to investigate because she’s sure it couldn’t have been a suicide. Decker digs deeper into the teen’s life at his fancy school Bell and Wakefield, and discovers some unsavoury characters. Not long after Gregory Hesse’s suicide, another Bell and Wakefield student kills herself. The plot thickens. Meanwhile Gabe meets an adorable 14-year old Persian girl named Yasmine, and
falls head over heels for her. Trouble is, Yasmine is Jewish and Gabe isn’t. Yasmine’s family is very strict and old fashioned and if they knew she was sneaking around to meet Gabe several times a week, the fur would fly. Despite this, they manage to sustain their puppy love for quite some time, until something heinous happens, and that’s when the novel soars into high gear. Unlike Kellerman’s other novels, Gun Games is a bit raun-
chier – the language is pretty graphic, as is the sex, but it all works within the context of the storyline. The plot is one of Kellerman’s best yet, and hints that this isn’t the last we’ll see of Gabe or Yasmine. If you’re a Kellerman fan, don’t miss Gun Games. While my favourite Kellerman novel is Ritual Bath, this is definitely my second favourite. And talk about totally different settings! Ritual Bath is the very first Decker and Lazarus novel and is set in the Jewish world of the ultra-religious. It’s a fascinating look at the traditions and rituals that define that community. Shelley Civkin is communications officer with Richmond Public Library. For other popular reading suggestions check out Richmond Public Library's web site at www.your library.ca/goodbooks.
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The FREE water meter program is scheduled to end in December 2012. Currently water meters are being installed for free in all houses by request. Over 18,000 houses in Richmond use water meters and, on average, home owners are cutting their water and sewer bills in half! In addition to getting the water meter and installation for free, the City currently provides free water saving devices for your toilets, showers and taps and installs them for free as well. There’s no catch with this program. The program is worthwhile because it encourages residents to reduce their water consumption and help protect our drinking water. Home owners should take advantage of this program while it lasts and get their meters installed before the end of this year. Visit www.watermeter.ca for more details on this program.
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I just knee surgery to repair my ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) a few months ago. I’ve been going to physio and I’ve just been cleared to start a more aggressive exercise program to help me get back to playing sports again. Are there specific exercises I should be doing and how often should I be doing them? After ACL surgery, it’s really important that you take time to strengthen the muscles surrounding the knee including the quadriceps and hamstrings. Exercises like squats, lunges, and hamstring curls with moderate amounts of weight focusing on range of motion and stability are great for strengthening the muscles around the knee. It’s also important to perform these exercises slowly focusing on the eccentric (negative) portion of the movement since this is when injury is most likely to occur. As well, stretching the quadriceps and hamstrings on a daily basis will help to regain range of motion in the knee joint and reduce the build up of scar tissue. After a few weeks of basic strengthening, you can slowly introduce higher impact exercises like plyometrics or light jogging or running. The key is to not do too much too soon to reduce the risk of re-injury. Stay disciplined with your rehab program and you’ll be back on the playing field in no time.
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First we should look at what the definition of health is, and according to Dorland’s Medical Dictionary, “health is a state of optimal physical, mental, and social well being, and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity.” We can not base our health on the absence of symptoms alone. For example, disease processes can be ongoing in the body without symptoms, we can see this with tooth decay, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, etc. A more constructive thought presented by Hanse Selye was “the ability of your body to accurately interpret and appropriately adapt to lifestyle stresses” is what determines our level of health. The spine and nervous system are what control your body’s ability to interpret and respond to its surroundings. As chiropractors our job is to reduce or eliminate interference to the nervous system by detecting and correcting spinal subluxations, misalignments in the spine. Subluxations may be present without symptoms such as pain, muscle tension, numbness or tingling being expressed. However, there is still nerve compression or irritation affecting the nerves wherever they travel; muscles, ligaments, or organ systems. The affected regions will not be functioning at their optimum. Chiropractors remove interference to the nervous system by providing adjustments to correct subluxations. When we do this, the body is in a better position to express its optimal health and adapt to its environment. We often treat our teeth better than our spines by getting regular dental check-ups, yet it is our spine which houses our nervous system that controls our entire body. We need to make getting our spines checked for proper function a part of our lifelong journey towards better health regardless of our expression of symptoms.
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Dental erosion is the chemical loss of tooth structure without the involvement of the usual suspects-bacteria, where the teeth slowly dissolve. It appears as thin enamel or total enamel loss on surfaces of teeth, or previous fillings seem to protrude above the disappearing enamel surrounding them. The underlying (decay prone) dentin eventually becomes exposed. Intrinsic and extrinsic are the two types of dental erosion. Extrinsic results from consumption of acidic foods and beverages whereas intrinsic results from gastric reflux regurgitating back up into the mouth. Extrinsic erosion is becoming an epidemic on North America. The worst culprits are carbonated beverages and especially athletic drinks “ades”. Critical pH for enamel where it begins to dissolve is 5.2. Citrus fruits and beverages have a pH of around 1.7 (think battery acid). Many athletic drinks are around pH 2-5. The grade school science project of dropping an extracted tooth in cola and seeing how long it takes to dissolve is a popular example. Other foods with high levels of citric acid include vinegar, wines, herbal teas, sour candies and chewable vitamins. Vegetarians and competitive swimmers (pH of chlorinated water) often exhibit erosion. Beer, on the other hand, has low erosive potential. Intrinsic erosion is primarily caused by bulimia, gastro-esophageal reflux (GERD) and decreased saliva flow (which dilutes and clears acids and buffers pH levels) due to age and certain medications. Bulimics loose enamel from behind the upper front teeth. Many people with GERD are unaware of their problem as they often have no symptoms and the erosion problem may only be detected by their dentist. If you are suspect you may be suffering from dental erosion, see your dentist. They will be able to suggest some remedies to increase your saliva flow and combat the chemical loss of tooth structure as well as monitor your condition.
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community Knights of Columbus to hold annual conventions in Richmond Members of the Knights of Columbus, a chartered fraternal benefits society, will be gathering in Richmond for the organization’s annual B.C. and Yukon convention at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel from April 25 to 28. Comprising 131 councils and more than 11,500 members, the group’s members and their families are involved in educational, charitable, religious and social welfare work. The goal of the annual convention is to foster better working relationships between the regional districts in B.C. and Yukon. And this year’s convention is being organized by the Richmond councils, who comprise District 23. The Richmond location is expected to be the venue for the annual state conventions for the next five years.
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In any scenario you would first need to call your current lender to confirm your payout penalty. As each lender calculates penalties differently, it can sometimes turn out to be substantial due an IRD penalty (Interest Rate Differential). Let’s assume that it will be an IRD penalty and it has come out to $10,600. (By my rough calculations). So, based on the numbers you gave me, I can determine that in 3 years (at the end of your term) you will owe $284,816 on your current mortgage. If we refinance your mortgage (including penalty), here’s how it works out: $320,564 New mortgage amount ($309,964 + $10,600 penalty) 2.89% New 3 year fixed rate $1779 Monthly Payment By keeping the payment the same as you’re paying now, it drops your amortization to 19.75 years, which is more than 3 years ahead. And based on these new numbers I can calculate that your outstanding balance will be $282,580 at the end of the 3 year term. Lower by more than $2,200! So YES by refinancing and paying the penalty you will be much better off! Give us a call and we will be glad to help you arrange your new financing! Chad & Tom
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Youth soccer community ‘adopted’ Africa Cup of Nations winners during U20 worlds by Don Fennell
beating Ivory Coast 8-7 on penalties in Gabon. In some way, however small, Richmond’s soccer community played a part. “Of all their experiences (during the 2007 U20 World Cup in Canada), they enjoyed Richmond best,” says Chris Cottier, a local investment advisor who volunteered as the team’s liason officer. “Even the mayor (Malcolm Brodie) had a hand in their sincere welcome,” says Cottier, adding the Zambian team,
Sports Editor It took only a single exhibition match for the Chipolopolo (Copper Bullets) to steal Richmond’s heart. On Sunday, nearly five years after their July, 2007 exhibition against a makeshift team of local youth soccer players at Hugh Boyd Park, six members of Zambia’s (also known as the Chipolopolo) under-20 World Cup team helped their country win the Africa Cup of Nations,
with several players being AIDS orphans with no parents, performed a small miracle—beating South Africa—just to qualify for the tournament and then reach the quarter-finals in Ottawa. “It was quite a ride for all of them,” says Cottier,
who stays in touch with the team doctor George Magwende. For Roger Barnes, the game between Richmond City and Zambia, remains one of his favourite memories of soccer in Richmond. “It summed up the power of sport,” says
Barnes, formerly chair of Richmond youth soccer and now a BC Soccer director. “Looking back, it is hard to believe worldclass players from another continent playing against a local community team,” says Barnes. See Page 34
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Ford Explorer takes on fuel economy for 2012 by Rob Beintema Special to Black Press
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And one of the more notable changes in recent history would have to be the remodelling of the Ford Explorer. The Explorer debuted as a successor to Ford’s Bronco II in 1990, and it soon became a benchmark product in the SUV segment, riding a two-decade wave of truck popularity. It was a best seller, perfectly timed for a peaking SUV era. But that truck era is over. And the SUV formula of the ’90s – a mix of minivan-style, uprightseated family utility, marketed with a whole lot of macho off-road ballyhoo and posturing—has shifted to a more practical design in a burgeoning crossover niche. Crossovers are sort of dialeddown SUVs, less fuel-thirsty and better behaved with more civilized road manners, improved NVH qualities and sedan-like attitudes and amenities. Ford doesn’t label the new Explorer as a crossover, because they don’t want to get wishy-washy about the vehicle’s still potent towing legacy and off-road respectability. But the design follows the crossover formula, shifting
radically from the traditional ladder frame truck chassis to unibody construction, an idea first explored (sorry) with the Explorer America concept at the 2008 Detroit auto show, and delivered on with the 2011 production model. Last year’s 2011 Explorer debuted as a completely reinvented sport utility vehicle, designed with new powertrains, new larger dimensions and with improved levels of fuel efficiency, safety, technology, capability and quality. The Explorer has grown into a real seven-passenger capable vehicle and, despite the size increase, designers managed to trim almost 100 lbs (45 kg) through the use of lightweight materials like the aluminum hood. Since it was re-engineered from top to bottom last year, you wouldn’t expect much change for 2012, but this year features the debut of an all-new 2.0-litre EcoBoost four-cylinder engine designed to deliver class-leading fuel economy. Ford has also expanded the Explorer’s colour palette with exterior shades that include Ginger Ale Metallic, Dark Blue Pearl Metallic, Cinnamon Metallic and Black. The Ford Explorer comes in three trim levels—the base vehicle, XLT and Limited. Add in the two-engine selection, front-wheel-drive (FWD) or four-wheel-drive (4WD) choices and you wind up with a wide array
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of available models to choose from. The lineup stretches from the base V6 FWD model starting at $29,999 to full-blown Limited versions that verge into the $50K vicinity. Under the hood, Explorers start with a standard 3.5-litre Ti-VCT V6 engine that makes 290 hp and 255 lb/ft. of torque. This V6 improves on fuel efficiency numbers of the past and is mated to Ford’s six-speed SelectShift Automatic transmission. It is rated at 11.7/7.8L/100km (city/hwy)(FWD). All Ford Explorers come pretty well equipped, starting with a load of standard stuff that includes a
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Honda Pilot flies high as rugged family hauler by Neil Moore Special to Black Press
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’ve tested many seven- and eightpassenger sport utilities, and my common complaint is the lack of foot and leg room in rear, leaving knees jammed under chin for those of us over five feet tall. And don’t get me started on the gymnastics required to climb in back. But there are exceptions, like the 2012 Ford Explorer. At its launch last year, we even stuffed a six-foot-two journalist into its third row—and he survived. Another exception—my tester for the week—is the 2012 Honda Pilot. It will also seat eight, although seven is better, but there’s far more to this big, blocky SUV than its ability to schlep a pile of kids to soccer practice. Honda’s 3.5-litre, 24-valve, SOHC, i-VTEC V6 delivers reasonable kick, launching this two-ton sport utility with authority and taking it to 100 km/h in about 8.8 seconds. That’s pretty quick for such a large vehicle. It’s also bad for fuel economy, but to the company’s credit, they’ve included variable cylinder management to help with this matter. It can shut
down two or three cylinders, depending on load, contributing to a reasonable 12.3/8.2 litres/100 km city/highway rating. Cargo capacity is another area where the Pilot gets high marks. Not the highest, however, as competitors like the larger and heavier Traverse and Acadia provide substantially more. But at 2,464 litres with both 60/40 second and third rows folded flat, it beats both Pathfinder and Explorer. Even with all seats in place, you still enjoy a substantial 589 litres, which is more than the trunkspace of a full-sized sedan. In the Pilot, Honda scores even higher in terms of content. Even the base model comes extremely well-equipped: 18-inch alloy wheels, trizone automatic climate control with second-row HVAC, tilt and telescopic steering with cruise and audio controls, acoustic windshield, Bluetooth interface, seven-speaker 229-watt AM/FM/MP3/ WMA/CD audio system with subwoofer. In back, there’s a deep storage well beneath the cargo floor, and the tailgate glass flips up – ideal for carrying long objects. There’s also an integrated trailer hitch. Pilot comes in six trim levels from LX 2WD to Touring; all but the base with four-wheel drive. In the interests of time and space, I’d recommend
visiting Honda’s web site for detailed info on each model. My $48K Touring tester also delivered plenty of bang for the SUV buck. Content included all the base features plus power tailgate, power moonroof, front and rear parking sensors, integrated second-row sunshades, heated front and second-row (outboard) seats, leather-trimmed interior, 10-way power driver’s seat with memory, and more.
Honda Pilot Touring 2012
The Honda Pilot sports a new front grille for 2012. It complements the vehicle’s rugged, squared-off look that includes large wheel arches, and short front and rear overhangs.
BODY STYLE: Mid-sized sport utility DRIVE METHOD: front-engine, four wheel drive ENGINE: 3.5-litre, 24-valve, SOHC, i-VTEC V6 (250 hp, 253 lb/ft) FUEL ECONOMY: 12.3/8.2 litres/100 km (city/ hwy) CARGO CAPACITY: all seats up 589 litres, third row folded 1,351 litres, second and third rows folded 2,464 litres TOWING: 2,045 kg (4,500 lbs) PRICE: (base LX 2WD) $34,820; as tested (Touring) $48,420 WEBSITE: www.honda.ca
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VW Passat built for North American by Lorne Drury Special to Black Press
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$3,000 less than the 2011 Passat and a whopping $7,000 less than the starting price in 2008. The 2012 Passat comes to Canada with a wide choice of powertrains and trim levels, with prices topping out at $37,475 for a V6 Highline with automatic transmission. My tester had what would be my choice of engines, a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbodiesel (140 hp, 236 lb/ft of torque). During January, the TDI clean diesels made up about 50 per cent of all Passat sales. Also offered is a 2.5-litre fivecylinder gasoline engine (170 hp, 177 lb/ft of torque) and a 3.6-litre V-6 (280 hp, 256 lb/ft of torque). My diesel tester was outfitted with a six-speed DSG automatic transmission. A six-speed manual is also offered with this engine, while the 2.5-litre engine gets a five-speed manual or six-speed automatic. The V6 is available only the six-speed DSG automatic. Even at the base level, the 2012 Passat has features such as electronic stability control, dual zone climate control, leather-wrapped
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Volkswagen has repositioned the 2012 Passat sedan to take a run at competitors in the mid-size class with a starting price of $23,975. A new $1.1 billion manufacturing plant in Chattanooga, Tenn. will produce all North American Passats.
steering wheel, shift knob and hand brake lever and multifunction steering wheel and trip computer. Since the new Passat is designed for the North American market, it is bigger all round. I find it more striking—others have a different opinion.
While it doesn’t break new ground like the curvaceous Hyundai Sonata or the Kia Optima, it is pleasant and elegant to look at. Up front is VW’s new signature grille with three chrome crossbars and the ubiquitous VW logo front and centre.
BODY STYLE: mid-size fourdoor sedan. DRIVE METHOD: frontengine, front-wheel drive. ENGINE: 2.0-litre turbocharged inline fourcylinder (TDI) diesel engine (140 hp, 236 lb/ft of torque) with six-speed manual or sixspeed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) automatic transmission; FUEL ECONOMY: 2.0-litre TDI six-speed manual 6.8L/100 km (42 mpg) city, 4.4L/100 km (64 mpg) hwy; 6-speed DSG automatic 6.9L/100 km (41 mpg) city, 4.9L/100 km (58 mpg) highway. CARGO: 430 litres (15.9 cu ft) PRICE: $23,975 to $37,475. As tested $28,875 plus $1,365 freight and PDI. WEB SITE: www.vw.ca
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And manufacturers, to their credit, have readily obliged – sometimes where it’s needed, and sometimes where it isn’t. When the Mitsubishi RVR debuted in late 2010, I heard a few journos gripe about its leisurely get-up-and-go. Fair comment for a sports sedan, or any vehicle that carries some pretence of performance. But for Mitsu’s new compact crossover, I’m not sure potential buyers would be expecting anything close to a tire shredding thrill ride. I recently put in a week of testing in the RVR, and after the first two minutes would concede that that the RVR is no road rocket. Even a brief look at the specs would confirm that this family vehicle was more suited to getting a load of groceries than setting a record at the Nurburgring. Its 2.0-litre DOHC inline four cylinder with continuously variable transmission is adequate for this vehicle’s 1,400 kg curb weight, but with only 148 hp and 145 lb/ft of torque, you’re not going to keep up with the likes of a 269 hp RAV4 V6 or a 260-hp turbocharged Kia Sportage. And you won’t pay the price. These particular models start at roughly $30K for the Toyota and more than $35K for the Kia. That’s quite a premium for the joy of schlepping your kids to hockey at warp speed. A base front-drive RVR, on the other hand, starts at $19,998, and a nicely equipped 4WD model at $25,498. At these prices, it’s no wonder this vehicle has usurped the larger and more
Mitsubishi RVR GT AWD 2012 at a glance BODY STYLE: Compact CUV. DRIVE METHOD: front-engine, front/all-wheel-drive. ENGINE: 2.0-litre DOHC inline four-cylinder (148 hp, 145 lb/ft). CARGO CAPACITY: Rear seats up – 569 litres with subwoofer, 614 litres without; with seats folded – 1,382/1,402 litres FUEL ECONOMY: Five-speed manual, 8.7/6.4/7.6L/100 km city/ highway/combined, six-speed CVT 8.4/6.6/7.6L/100 km. PRICE: ES 2WD manual, $19,998; SE 2WD $21,998; SE 4WD CVT $24,998; GT 4WD CVT $28,498; GT Premium Package $3,500 WEB: www.mitsubishi-motors.ca powerful Outlander as Mitsu’s top-selling vehicle. What’s even more impressive is that it did so in its first production year, logging 7,064 vehicle sales in 2011 versus 5,711 for its sibling. Indeed, there’s stiff competition among compact crossovers, and the Nissan Juke is arguably the closest match in overall size and price. But in terms of sales volume, the RVR is the clear victor, despite strong Juke sales. The RVR is also ahead in its use of space. It provides substantially more cargo room with all seats in place (569 litres vs 297) and with its 60/40 seats folded flat (1,382 litres vs 1,017). The RVR’s look is fairly mainstream, resembling a smaller, lower Outlander, but sharing its jet-fighter front end. This signature element is one that still hasn’t grown old, and gives Mitsubishi vehicles a bold first impression.
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Infiniti gets a grip on the luxury coupe segment Special to Black Press
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ou’ve probably seen the commercial on TV. A woman announces she’s pregnant and the man goes out to the driveway to study his 370Z sports car. He tugs and pulls and morphs its dimensions into the shape of a Maxima, a sedan that Nissan promotes as a “four-door sports car”. It’s a cute idea and well executed. But, much as I like the Maxima, I’ve always thought that the G37 Coupe would be a more natural evolution into a larger version of Nissan’s classic sports car. Granted, the G37 Coupe is still a twodoor, and it’s in a slightly different league, coming from Nissan’s premier Infiniti division. But with the added utility of a 2+2 interior with rear seats, blended with Z-like power, style and attitude, the G37 Coupe seems a more natural next step, offering the best of both worlds – performance with a hint of practicality. There are a few updates across the G Coupe lineup for 2012—the addition
of standard eightway power passenger seats on all models, standard RearView monitor, a new centre console design on automatic transmission models and a number of package content changes. There are plenty of other choices across Infiniti’s G lineup—sedans and convertibles —but the G37 Coupe selection comes in five different flavours. Three of them are rear-wheel drive platforms—the base G37 model, a G37 M6 Sport model with performance extras and, you guessed it, a manual six-speed transmission, and the top-of-the-line IPL (Infiniti Performance Line) model boasting a performance-tuned engine with better intake and exhaust abilities, for a little added horsepower and bottom end oomph. There are two allwheel drive versions in the G37 Coupe lineup – the G37x AWD (tested here) and a pimped-up G37x AWD Sport Coupe model with added side skirts, ground effects and other assorted goodies. All G37 Coupes start on the same foundations, sharing platform elements from both the
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The 2012 Infiniti G37x AWD Coupe, pictured here in Plasma Red, blending the 370Z-like power and performance in a larger, 2+2 upscale coupe package from the stable of Nissan’s premier Infiniti lineup.
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chamber of commerce week —heart beat of business
Kevin Falcon to deliver post-budget speech Finance Minister Kevin Falcon will speak at a Richmond Chamber of Commerce breakfast Friday, Feb. 24. Falcon will deliver the provincial government’s 2012 budget in the House at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21. His post-budget address at the chamber breakfast will focus on the economy, something he calls “the single greatest challenge facing the province today.” First elected in 2001, Falcon is the MLA for Surrey-Cloverdale and also serves as Deputy Premier and chair of the Treasury Board. Before his election to the Legislative Assembly, Falcon was president of Access Group, a corporate communications firm he founded in 1998. He has also worked in the real estate development industry and was vice-president of Northwest Investment Properties. He received his bachelor of arts degree from Simon Fraser University, and his real estate education at the University of B.C. Falcon’s leadership earned him recognition in Vancouver Magazine’s annual ranking of the city’s 50 most influential leaders in 2008. The event is from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. and will take place at the Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel, 3500 Cessna Dr. Reid Hurst Nagy Inc. and the Certified General Accountants of British Columbia are co-sponsoring the event. The Richmond Review is the event’s media sponsor. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., breakfast is at 8 a.m. and address and question-and-answer period is at 8:45 a.m. Tickets are $35 for members, and $350 for a table of 10. Tickets for non-members are $50 each, and $500 for a table of 10. To register, call the Richmond Chamber of Commerce Office at 604-278-2822 or visit richmondchamber.ca.
Black Press photo Kevin Falcon speaks to the Richmond Chamber of Commerce on Friday, Feb. 24.
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The goal of the trip was to strengthen trade between China and Canada, Wong told The Richmond Review Thursday morning from Ottawa, where she was still recovering from jet lag. With China in only its dawning days of allowing its citizens to travel freely on tourist trips internationally, and Vancouver now open to Chinese air carriers, creating strong connections was a focus during the trip, Wong said. And with Richmond serving as a gateway to Asia, she’s hoping Tourism Richmond will reap some of the rewards from last week’s hard work. International education was also high on the agenda, Wong said, with Chinese students encouraged to study in Richmond. There are 49 high schools in China using the Canadian high school curriculum, which Wong said makes it easier for students to bridge into our educational system. Wong, the minister of state for seniors, also met her Chinese counterpart, who is in charge of seniors in China. They discussed a wide range of challenges, Wong said, and she learned about some of China’s new initiatives to help seniors. One of the challenges is the age-friendliness of residential buildings, Wong said, noting that some multi-storey residential buildings have no eleva-
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“It was a day that created lifelong memories for all the players and we soccer fans, and inspired all the young Richmondites watching.” The game was arranged in less than 48 hours, after the Zambians (who were staying in Richmond) said they would like a change of pace from practising and would
welcome a friendly game. Some 600 fans watched the Zambians overwhelm their hosts 10-0 while demonstrating remarkable speed— “lightning fast” recalls Barnes. “Zambia won the game, but everyone won that night,” he says. “Richmond soccer’s young players got a once-in-a-lifetime chance to play
top international players, fans saw a world-class team in our home park, and Zambia won many fans. Celebrating the joy of sport was the order the day, and the teams shared photos and gifts after the game.” Last weekend, six of the players who had such an impact in the Richmond game stood tall again in Zambia’s ascent to
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Many things to think about when buying a home
Simpson offers tips for new home buyers So you want to buy a home, you have a nice down payment saved up and you’re rearing to go. But are you ready? The number-one thing you need to do, according to Peter Simpson, President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association, is get pre-approved for a mortgage. He says this step will virtually guarantee your price point, and it’ll make sure you don’t bite off more than you can chew in terms of monthly payments. “When the offer goes in, you’ve already done the work,” he says. “It saves time and heartache: you won’t get disappointed by missing out on a house that you love.” Do you really need that four-bedroom townhome? Simpson says most couples just starting may be better off with a two-
bedroom, two-bathroom condo, which will allow for an addition to the family without destroying your budget. Above all, Simpson says home buyers need to separate their needs from their wants before hitting the market. Finally, you’re going to want to know what the neighbourhood is like. Simpson says buyers need to do some research into transit, schools and future development plans. Will that green space be turned into a high-rise or more townhomes? Commuters will want to know how long it takes to get to work, so the best way to find out is to give it a shot. Make sure you do it during rush hour. “People say ‘It’s not that far,’” Simpson says. “But people are typically looking at a house on a Sunday afternoon.”
‘Your friendly neighbourhood builder’
Kanaka Creek the first development from Bluetree Homes by Kerry Vital
Buying a new home can be stressful, but working with a builder with a great reputation and decades of background in creating new communities will go a long way to giving you peace of mind and a fantastic buying experience. It was with that thought in mind that ParkLane Homes introduces their newest development company, Bluetree Homes. Owned by ParkLane’s current Chief Operating Officer Ben Taddei, Bluetree is priding itself on its friendly approach to home building. As a member of the Greater Vancouver Homebuilders’ Association and the Canadian Homebuilders’ Association, the entire company is devoted to setting the bar high with the quality of their construction and innovation in home and community design. “Bluetree is building on ParkLane Homes’ stellar 30-year reputation to focus on high-quality homes of all types – apartments, townhomes and single-family homes – throughout Metro Vancouver,” says Yosh Kasahara, general manager of sales and marketing at Bluetree and ParkLane. “ParkLane will continue to do what it does best: deliver large master-planned communities like the 130-acre River District located in southeast Vancouver.”
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As a Bluetree homeowner, you can count on dependable customer service and lasting quality in your home,” says general manager of sales and marketing Yosh Kasahara.
Bluetree is currently developing communities in five neighbourhoods throughout the Lower Mainland, including Maple Ridge, Surrey, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Vancouver. “Bluetree looks for established neighbourhoods which are close to existing amenities like schools, shopping, parks and transit,” Kasahara says. “This combination of location and home features offer its residents a great quality of life and enduring
value through smart design, sound construction and customer service.” Its first community, “Bluetree Homes at Kanaka Creek” in Maple Ridge, is selling now. The 51 three- and four-bedroom townhomes are available in three different floorplans, ranging from 1,350 to 2,180 square feet. One amazing feature of Kanaka Creek is the Maple Ridge location. continued on page 3
ParkLane has built more than 6,000 homes in over 100 communities across Metro Vancouver, and has been recognized with over 300 provincial and national awards for building excellence. In 2010, they were awarded the Grand SAM Award by the CHBA, and were nominated again in 2011 (the awards will be given out next month.) The Grand SAM recognizes the top builder in Canada for excellence in both building and marketing new homes.
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Bluetree Homes has broken into the market with its first townhome development, Bluetree Homes at Kanaka Creek. Featuring beautiful views of the creek and surrounding parkland, Bluetree is also pleased to offer double-basin undermount sinks, left, and an open-plan layout, top.
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A World of Difference.
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1- 2 BED MODERN APARTMENTS from the low $200’s Situated in Maillardville, the historic heart of Coquitlam, these homes will be unrivalled in their proximity and access to all parts of Metro Vancouver. Register now – bluetreehomes.ca Mackin Park Kanaka pricing subject to change without notice. HST not included. FVWb Wb ]^c M] ^ŪRaW]U S^a bMZR͙ EdPV M] ^ŪRaW]U PM] ^]Zh OR \MQR Oh fMh ^S M QWbPZ^bdaR bcMcR\R]c͙ 6͙̿A͙6͙
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…off the front: “Bluetree is building on ParkLane Homes’ stellar 30-year reputation to focus on high-quality homes of all types ... throughout Metro Vancouver.” Yosh Kasahara. continued from page 1
Surrounded by the namesake creek and parkland, the great outdoors is literally just outside your front door. A children’s playground is right in the neighbourhood, so if your little ones need to let off some steam, you’re already in the perfect spot. Even the homes themselves have outdoor options, with private decks and patios for entertaining or a quiet evening in. “Due to its hillside location, many of the homes offer panoramic views of parkland, Kanaka Creek, and even Mount Baker,” Kasahara says. Those stunning views are just one piece in the home puzzle. The interiors are built in an open-plan layout, with nine-foot ceilings on the first floor and large kitchen spaces. Bluetree has included convenient workspaces, islands, breakfast bars and pantries, so you have several options for meals, entertaining or food preparation. The engineered stone countertops with a hand-set tile backsplash are perfectly complemented by the shakerstyle cabinets with their brushed nickel hardware. The double basin stainless-steel sink is a masterstroke of convenience, while the stainless-steel appliances lend the true air of a gourmet kitchen to this elegant space. When you’re in need of a little peace and quiet, the master ensuites include separate soaker tubs in some homes, and “his and hers” vanities so you can both get ready in the morning without elbowing your partner for mirror space. “The homes at Kanaka Creek have been designed by our award-winning team with ease and functionality in mind,” says Kashara. “Open floorplans make the main floor level feel spacious and connect living and dining rooms with large decks for seamless indooroutdoor living.” The location was chosen because of its proximity to every amenity a family could ever want, Kasahara says. There are several excellent schools nearby, as well as shopping, parks, restaurants and the West Coast Express commuter rail line. “Kanaka Creek is perfect for young families, first-time buyers and area locals looking to move into a home that better fits their needs,” he says. The grand opening of Kanaka Creek will take place on Saturday, Feb. 25, but some homes have already been snapped up. “Even before we officially launched for sales, visitors to our two decorated show homes have been wowed by the contemporary interior design details and high-quality finishes,” Kasahara says, adding “Buyers have told us that this community ‘sets the bar for new townhomes in Maple Ridge.’”
Future Bluetree communities will include Bishop Creek in Surrey, Mackin Park in Coquitlam, Citadel Heights in Port Coquitlam and Main Street in Vancouver. Integrity is big to the people at Bluetree, and research has shown that the reputation of a homebuilder is an important factor in the home-buying decision. This is particularly true with new homes because they are often sold before they are built, and potential buyers must rely on show homes, features lists and floorplans to make their decision. “As a Bluetree homeowner, you can count on dependable customer service and lasting quality in your home,” says Kasahara. ParkLane is one of Greater Vancouver’s most respected builders, and is responsible for communities such as Heritage Woods in Port Moody and Bedford Landing in Fort Langley. Bluetree will continue this tradition with its own selection of neighbourhoods. “Bluetree’s slogan is ‘your friendly neighbourhood builder,’” says Kasahara. “This reflects our commitment to making the home-buying process easy and enjoyable; from the minute you walk into the Bluetree Store, it’s our goal to make the process relaxed and stress-free.” Homes at Kanaka Creek start at $299,900. For more information about Bluetree Homes and Kanaka Creek, check out www. bluetreehomes.ca or visit the Bluetree Store at 11176 Gilker Hill Road in Maple Ridge. Submitted photos
Expansive ensuite bathrooms, left, and dining areas with beautiful views, above, are just some of the stunning features at Bluetree Homes at Kanaka Creek. Convenient kitchen islands perfect for pulling up a stool, below, are an integral piece of your gourmet kitchen.
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Potential buyers who have walked through the two fully furnished showhomes at Kanaka Creek have commented on the high-quality finishes and elegant interior design details, general manager of sales and marketing for Bluetree and ParkLane Yosh Kasahara says. It’s hard not to immediately fall in love with the three- and four-bedroom townhomes.
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RIVER Road Cafe is hiring full-time cook. Working Loc.: Richmond. Req.:3+ yrs. cooking exp. with knowledge of Kor. food & high sch. completion. Duties: mainly prepare and cook complete dishes and perform other duties as req. Salary: $18.00/hr (40 hrs/wk). Apply:rrdcafe@gmail.com
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CLEANING SERVICES
Best House CLEANERS. Trusted & reliable. Filipino owned & operated, licensed Prof. touch. Supplies incl’s. House & Office. Move-In/Move-Out. Free Estimate! Daisy 604-727-2955
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CONCRETE & PLACING
PLACING & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 32 Years Exp. Free Estimates.
Call: Rick (604) 202-5184
251 DRAFTING AND DESIGN
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Apply today at: www.adecco.ca and work the next day or in some cases the same day!
• Mechanical / Structural • Architectural / Home Renos. • Preliminary & Final Plans
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DRYWALL
DRYWALL REPAIRS, CEILING TEXTURE SPRAYING. Small Job Specialist. Mike at (604)341-2681
CALL FOR A FREE IN HOME ESTIMATE
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NEW & REPAIR. Bath & KItch, flrs, tiles, moulding, dry-wall, painting, plumbing, wiring. Job guaranteed. WCB ins. Patrick 778-863-7100.
SMALL JOB specialist, all repairs. Carpenty & flooring. Kit. & bthrooms a specialty. Dan 604-761-9717
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MOVING & STORAGE
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555.
ABBA MOVERS & DEL. Res/com 1-4 ton truck, 1 man $35/hr, 2 men from $45. Honest, bsmt clean up. 25 yrs of experience.604-506-7576 ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020
AFFORDABLE MOVING Local & Long Distance
$45/Hr
From 1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
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PERSONAL SERVICES 173
MIND BODY SPIRIT
260
ELECTRICAL
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
Wrinkles? Rosacea? Acne? Age Spots? Overweight? www.MedicalSpaClub.com 6611 No. 2 Road, Richmond BC (604) 284-5501
GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627
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SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240
329 PAINTING & DECORATING A-TECH Services 604-230-3539 Running this ad for 8yrs
PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
20% FEB. DISCOUNT NOW ON flooring, painting & decking installations. Wholesale samples upon request. Refs avail. Don’t miss out, schedule today. Aron 604-542-9934 COMPLETE RENOS/ADDITIONS. Finishing job in Richmond soon. Reasonable. Keith 604-839-6724. Home Renos/additions. Bsmts, sundecks, bthrms, int finish. Reas rates. We help LEGALIZE suites. 604-441-6624, 604-325-6624
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com
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1ST CALL Plumbing, heating, gas, licensed, insured, bonded. Local, Prompt and Prof. 604-868-7062
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Lovely den/ two Lovelytwo twobedroom bedroom and and den/two full bath in RIVER'S REACH. full baths in RIVER’S REACH. Crown Crown mouldings, recent paint and mouldings, recent paint and carpet, carpet, spacious westdeck facing deck spacious west facing overlooking overlooking park-likeJust greenery. park-like greenery. a shortJust a short stroll strolltotoSteveston. Steveston.
k Spacious floor plan allows den to serve as 2nd bedroom k Southwest corner suite with large enclosed sunroom for additional
living area Bright kitchen, 5 appliances
k Indoor & outdoor pool & jacuzzi,
beautifully landscaped gardens & club house k Steps from Seafair Shopping Centre
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Ideal firsttime Ideal forfor first time Buyer Investor!! Buyer or or Investor!!
k Bright & private, freshly painted 1067 sq. ft one bedroom & den
Southwest corner livingroom / den
k On #401 bus route (12 minutes to
Richmond Hospital & Richmond Centre) k Across from Hugh Boyd Park, West Richmond Community Centre &
Golf Course
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Convenient City CONVENIENT CITYCenter CENTER #301-8700 Ackroyd #301-8700 AckroydRd., Rd.,RMD Rmd
k Includes covered parking stall with plenty of visitor parking
RENOWNED RED11! Renowned Red #107-6033 Katsura
Adorable affordable 1 bedroom in Adorable and and affordable 1 bedroom in convenient convenient location minutes away from the location minutes away from the Canada line, Canada Line,transit shopping, transit and Kwantlen. shopping, and Kwantlen. Completely Completely remodelled – it is in ‘like and new’ remodelled-it is in 'like new' condition is condition and is cheaper than rent! cheaper than rent! Asking: $198,000
Asking $198,000
#107 - 6033 Katsura
Spotless two bedroom and den/one full Spotless two bedroom and den/ one full bath in bath in Red 1. Open concept with chef’s Red 1. Open concept with chef's delight kitchen delight kitchen that boasts gas range, that boasts gas range, pantry and designer decor. pantry and designer decor. Prime Prime location-just move in and enjoy! location – just move in and enjoy! Asking $349,900
k Full bath with tub/shower, storage locker & guest suites available k $364.28 strata fee includes gas, heat, hot water & city utility
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k 2011 gross taxes $1025
F OR YOUR COMPLIMENTARY MARKET E VALUATION CONTACT I R Y N A TODAY at 604.763.3669for details.
Contact Peter Jensen at MacDonald Realtors for a private 604-231-0273 Contact Peterviewing Jensen –for a private viewing
Sutton Group - Seafair Realty . #550-9100 Blundell Road . Richmond . 604-273-3155
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AT NORTHWEST ROOFING Re-roofing, Repair & New Roof Specialists. Work Guar. WCB.10% Senior’s. Disc. Jag 778-892-1530
JASON’S ROOFING All kinds of re-roofing & repairs. Free est. Reasonable rates. (604)961-7505, 278-0375
LEAKY ROOF? Call JJ ROOFING Repairs, New & Re-Roof. Prompt Quality Service Excellent References *Free Estimates *WCB Insured *Member BBB *Seniors Discount
Call Jas @ 604-726-6345 www.jjroofing.ca
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PETS
BEAGLE PUPS, tri colored, good looking, healthy, vet check $400. (604)796-3026. No Sunday calls BERNESE Mountain Dog Puppies. Vet checked with first shots and ready for new homes. $1,200. 778241-5504. Langley BOUVIER PUPS, home raised, Ready to go. Var. colors $800 Call 250-486-6773. sm.white@shaw.ca Cairn Terriers: shots/dewormed. Ready to go to good homes. over 20 yrs of referrals. 604-807-5204 or 604-592-5442/604-854-1978 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977
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PITBULLS purebred. $500. negotiable. Vet ✔, 3 weeks old. Reserve now. 604-217-2983
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Chihuahua pups, born news years eve, dewclaws, deworm, 1st shots, 1 m/2 f, sable, $750. (604)796-8685 ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPPIES Male/Female, shots, micro-chip, vet checked, health guarantee. $2400. Call 604-970-3807. GOLDEN Retriever pups. Ready to go. Vet ✔, 1st shots, dewormed. Family raised. $600. 778-808-5459. NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com
Briargate & Paddock Townhouses 2 Bedrm + Den & 3 Bedrms Available
Located in central Richmond, close to all amenities & Kwantlen College. Rent includes heat and hot water.Sorry no pets.
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Call 604-830-4002 or 604-830-8246
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QUEENSGATE GARDENS Conveniently Located
• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331
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Queen Pillow Top Mattress & Box • 720 Coil 2.5’’ Pillowtop • Brand New • 10 yr. warranty • Your Price $490 604.807.5864 The Mattress Guy
STEVESTON, best location. 1 bdrm house. Freshly painted. Brand new carpets. 4 appls. Lrg backyard. Avail now $950/mo. N/P. N/S. 604-616-7247.
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
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Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal
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AUTO FINANCING
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SUITES, LOWER
RICHMOND. 1 bdrm suite. $750 incl utils. No lndry. N/S. N/P. Suit 1 person. Avail now. 604-808-4297.
SPORTING GOODS
BAKERY for sale in one of the larger & fastest growing areas in Kelowna BC. Well equipped & priced to sell. For more info call 250-763-5794
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PEARL DRUM SET, $1000, receipts for $1000 in upgrades, located in Hope. Call 1 (604)869-7329
REAL ESTATE
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS
1995 CAMRY, 4 door, 4 cyl, auto, loaded, new tires, AirCared, mint cond. $3500/obo. Ph 604-931-1236 2004 HONDA CIVIC, brown metallic, 4 dr., 5 sp. manual trasm., p/L, A/C, CD, $5600. (604) 218-9795. 2009 HONDA FIT- 4 dr hatch back, 50K, Auto p/w. p/s, red. Auto Start. $8,800: (604) 218-9795. 2010 HONDA CRV 38,000 KMS, auto, 4 x 4, gray. Loaded. $19,400: Phone (604) 218-9795.
Home Improvements, Landscaping, Rubbish Removal, etc... Call today to place your ad bcclassified.com 604-575-5555
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CARS - DOMESTIC
2002 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE, senior driven, 89,000kms, $4500. Hope (604)869-7329 2006 IMPALA LS, all options, original owner. $5500 obo. Call 604581-0589.
Close to schools & public transportation. Spacious 2 & 3 bdrm townhouses. 6 Appl’s., balcony, 2 car garage, 2 full baths, gas f/p. 1 Year lease required. No Pets.
SURREY; 5 Bdrm, 2 bathrm house w/carport, 2 kitchens. Fully fenced back yard. new Renod. Boliver Heights (132nd + King G). Skytrain & schools close. W/D incl. 2100 sqft $1700/mo Deepak @ 778-837-2348
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
WAREHOUSE CLEARANCE SALE Free table tennis top with purchase of any pool table. Free delivery and installation on Cali plus 1/2 price on all Tiger ping pong accessories with table purchase. 1/2 price poker table. Huge selection of table games. Home Billiards, 1644 SE Marine Dr. Phone: (604) 321-5553. www.homebilliards.ca
HOMES FOR RENT
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Westmar Realty #203 - 5188 Westminster Hwy. Richmond, BC V7C 5S7 Phone: 604-279-9822 Fax: 604-279-1887
Bedroom adjoining bathroom
RICHMOND. 2BDRM suite nr 4 & Williams incl. utils, shrd lndry, 1 pkg spot. n/p, n/s Avail. Mar 1st. $1000/mo. call Henry 604-270-1296
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HOMES WANTED
WE BUY HOMES BC The OLDER. The DIRTIER. The BETTER. Flexible Terms. Quick Closing. Call us First! 604.657.9422
RICHMOND, No. 5 & Williams, 2 bdrm. bsmnt. suite, N/P N/S. $850 mo. incl. utils. (604)649-8176 RICHMOND, nr #2/Westminster. 1 Bdrm, sep entry. Mar 1. $800 incl utils. No w/d, np/ns. 604-319-7648 SPACIOUS 2 bed rm. ground level suite separate entrance, washer, dryer, Non Smoking, No Pets, Ref. $850 + 30% utilities 604 537 1484
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HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS
HAMILTON AREA, 3 bdrm. upper unit, 5 appls, gas F/P, nr. Walmart. $1350. Avail now. 604-241-7163.
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CARS - DOMESTIC
1985 CORVETTE, RED, removable glass roof, orig 350 eng, collector plates, serious calls only, $10K/obo. 604-535-9609 or 604-613-4695 1998 BUICK LESABRE LTD Loaded. Leather. Mint. Low k’s. $4900/obo. (778)565-4334
SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pickup anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, green, 126K, $8000 firm. Call 604-538-4883
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Kwantlen instructor Robert Wood and winning students Larisa Gorodetsky, Anny Chen and Steven Vu with their award from the 2012 CaseIT Undergraduate Business Case Competition. The team, whose members Gorodetsky and Chen are from Richmond, were among 80 university teams that entered the competition. CaseIT is an annual international undergraduate business case competition focused on Management Information Systems (MIS) and designed to find the best and brightest in strategic case analysis. The team won $1,200 for its efforts.
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Melanie Devoy photo Frank Xiao, senior account manager at RBC, presents an $11,000 cheque to Kathy Tycholis, education and public programs co-ordinator at Richmond Art Gallery. With the donation, RBC has renewed its support for the gallery’s Family Sunday program. RBC’s generosity allows the gallery to offer free, quality art experiences to parents and children the fourth Sunday of each month. RBC has supported this program since 2003, contributing a total of $85,700 over the past nine years. The program, free to the public, is run by a facilitator who oversees a dedicated team of young volunteers to plan art projects and work with families that attend.
For the fourth year in a row Shoppers Drug Mart, its employees and customers have raised $16,384 for the Richmond Hospital Foundation through the Tree of Life Campaign. Proceeds from the campaign will be directed towards the purchase of Digital Mammography Equipment at Richmond Hospital. In photo, Richmond Hospital Foundation president and CEO Natalie Meixner (far right) accepts the donation from some representatives of Richmond’s five local Shoppers Drug Mart stores.
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Eating Together
Eating together — staying together
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esearch has repeatedly shown that families who regularly share meals bond and connect more effectively, have fewer problems, and stay together. Last year, Touchstone Family Association launched the Eating Together Campaign to raise awareness of the benefits of families eating together, and to raise funds for Touchstone’s barrier-free Front Porch Program—a program that provides counselling to families in need and have no place to turn. The campaign was a success and returns this year from Feb. 19 to 26. Eating Together, a week-long campaign, aims to encourage families to eat together through a series of activities such as community meals, cooking classes, restaurant participation, and the distribution of awareness information. 100 per cent of funds raised are used in the Front Porch Project to sustain barrier free counselling hours at Touchstone. Counselling are available to families without the red tape, time and disclosure that is required by Ministry referrals. When a family is in crisis, Touchstone believes they should be able to access the help they need in a timely, affordable and comfortable manner. The goals of Eating Together are to: • heighten family’s awareness of the importance of eating together to foster open, positive family interaction • build awareness of the variety of ways families can enjoy eating in Richmond • help people shop for food wisely • provide education in nutrition, cooking skills and diet • encourage families to feed the body in
Amanda Oye file photo Ivy and Jim Ye enjoy the pancakes at last year’s Eating Together launch.
order to feed the mind • raise funds to provide counselling for families needing support through difficult times • make all Richmond families aware of the assistance available to them through Touchstone services
• reduce incidences of employee absenteeism and increase safety in the workplace by improving relationships at home • provide recognition to participating donors, restaurants, grocery stores who will receive major recognition from our media partners during Family
Awareness Week For more information on Touchstone Family Association and other programs and services, please visit www.touchfam. ca. For more information about Eating Together, see www.eatingtogether.ca.
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Eating Together
Touchstone Family Association 3TRENGTHENING &AMILY s "UILDING #OMMUNITY
EATING TOGETHER in support of the Front Porch Project Eating Together Week Activities Cooking Classes Feb 20. Mon Feb 21. Tues Feb 23. Thurs
Chef Kevin Turner from Heringers Taste & Texture Chef Ken Iaci from Papi’s Market Flavourful, Simple & Quick Cooking Chef Brandon Majcher from Nooch Snack & Chill
Quick Meals with Quinoa All cooking classes will be held from 6pm to 9pm at the Garratt Wellness Centre. To raise funds for the Front Porch Project, we are charging $15 per cooking class per person. All proceeds go towards the Front Porch Project.
Facts: 5 Good Reasons to Eat Together If you can muster the energy for only one tool to raising a healthy family, make it having family dinner. Tom Hanks, actor, producer, dad
1 Communication is key! Find out what your kids are thinking – give them a chance to find out more about you ...
2 Role model manners, consistency and stability They’re watching you and you can give them a great sense of safety and security through regular get-togethers.
3 Expanding worlds A chance to experiment choosing, cooking, and tasting new foods.
4 Resolve behaviour issues Research is clear - frequent family dinners are associated with lower rates of smoking, drinking and illegal drug use.
grades It’s true, research shows, academic performance increases with the 5 Improve number of meals eaten with family.
Community Centre Meals Feb 19. Sun 9:30am - 11:30am
Feb 23.Thurs 6:00pm - 7:30pm Feb 24. Fri 5:30pm - 7:30pm Feb 25. Sat 9:30am - 11:30am Feb 26. Sun 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Eating Together Kick-Off Breakfast Thompson Community Centre Cooked and served by the Richmond Fire Fighters Special guest Mijune Pak, Food Network finalist Eating Together Community Dinner Hamilton Community Centre Pre-School Community Dinner City Centre Community Centre Eating Together Breakfast ($2) Cambie Community Centre Eating Together Wrap-up Dinner ($8) Steveston Community Centre
Bid on Silent Auction and Donate Online Visit eatingtogether.ca to bid on restaurant gift coupons and other items. All proceeds go towards the Front Porch Project. Please also donate generously online!
Children’s Drawing Contest The Richmond Public Library is organizing a drawing contest in support of Eating Together and the Front Porch Project. Visit our website for more information!
Watch out for the Eating Together Flash Mob! Feb 19. Sun 2:15pm First Flash Mob - Aberdeen Centre. Watch out for more! Touchstone Family Association 604.279.5599 touchstone@touchfam.ca www.touchfam.ca
Eating Together Campaign helps families The Eating Together Campaign will help raise funds for Touchstone’s Front Porch Project, which provides families in need with counselling services. With many families reluctant to go through public channels to seek help, the Front Porch Project provides a direct line to counselling. At the moment, there is a waiting list, because Touchstone can only afford 15 hours of counselling per week. The project needs $100,000 per year to be run full-time. “There’s very few acceptable barrier-free services for families,” Michael McCoy said about Touchstone’s decision to start the Front Porch Project.
Touchstone executive director Michael McCoy. “We believe it that is much easier ad much better and much healthier to keep a
family together than to try and put a family back together again.”
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Eating Together
About Touchstone Touchstone Family Association is a non-profit community-based social service agency. It has been providing services to Richmond and nearby areas since 1983. Its mission is strengthening the social health and independence of families and children through effective intervention and support services. Programs include: •Family Preservation & Family Reunification Program: Providing a range of counselling and support services for family, youth and children. Services include counselling work with children and youth, teaching parenting skills, child development and connecting families to available resources. •Day Program: Supports youth and their families in maintaining or establishing school work and/or vocation placement. •Restorative Justice Program: Targeted at young offenders who have committed less serious offences. Forums bring together victim and offender with family supporters to agree on appropriate restitution. •Francis House: A five-bed residential treatment program located in Vancouver, providing care and treatment services for youth with severe behavioural and emotional difficulties. •Community Action Program for Children: A federally funded program that provides a supportive learning environment and community support to parents, grandparents, caregivers and their children aged 0-6 years. •Supervised Access: Designed for Richmond-based families who have been separated and granted supervised access with their children.
Help us keep families together
support Touchstone by helping community, one family at a time
Help us keep families together
support Touchstone
$50 buys half an hour counselling forbyahelping family. community, one family at a time
Do not let eating together be a thing of the past
I would like to make a one time donation of $__________
by Jodie Doerksen
My family/company would like to sponsor a family for one counselling session - $100.
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My family/company would like to sponsor a family for 10 counselling sessions - $1,000. I would like to contribute in other ways. Contribute $__________for ________years. Please contact me, I have other thoughts to share.
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Thank you for supporting Richmond families! Please return the completed form to Touchstone.
iving in present-day western culture is a long way off from the scenes in Little House on the Prairie and Leave it to Beaver, where the entire family would sit and eat together around the dinner table and chit-chat.
Life at the dinner table seems to play second, or third fiddle now to parents working late, after-school activities, television, video games, iPods, computers, Facebook and cell phone texting all working as distractions from this lost art of simply being together. Many parents are worried about their children entering into the twilight zone of teenage-hood. And no doubt—just open up the newspaper or turn on the news and after seeing the sad scenes of violence, abuse and gang trouble, we may just have come across a new effective form of birth control! But, what if someone told you that it did not have to be this way? What if there was a proven technique to help your teenager stay out of trouble—would you want to know? It’s your lucky day! There has been a ton of research showing that the more a family makes having meals together a priority, the more it seems to prevent teens from engaging in numerous high-risk behaviors including substance abuse, sexual activity,
depression, suicide, antisocial behaviors, violence, problems at school, binge eating, purging behaviors, and excessive weight loss. It was also found in a study of 99,462 adolescents across the United States, that teenagers who have dinner with their families five to seven times a week have a higher commitment to learning, higher social competencies, more positive values, and healthier social boundaries and expectations. Even the U.S. government put out a large study, and presented it at many functions to encourage parents to prioritize eating together as a family in order to help foster the healthy development of their teens. These researchers found that teenagers who ate dinner with their families five to seven times per week had higher academic achievement, as well as less smoking, drinking, drug use, violence, suicide attempts, and sexual activity than those who ate dinner with their families up to four times per week. Simply put, just the amount of times a family has meals together is significantly related to the healthy development of youth – I mean you don’t even have to be a great conversationalist or even a good cook! Just make eating together as a family a priority and see what happens! Jodie Doerksen B.A., B.Ed. wrote a Master's thesis on Does family mealtime facilitate relationship authenticity and self- esteem in youth?
RICHMOND MINOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE SPRING FLAG FOOTBALL (Non Contact)
RAIDERS
8-17 years
JUVENILE SPRING FOOTBALL 17 - 20 years
AfďŹ liated with BC Junior Football On-line registration at In person, Feb. 18/19 www.raidersfootball.ca 11:00am-1:00pm In person, Feb. 18/19 South Arm Community Center 11:00am-1:00pm South Arm Community Center For more info, e-mail juvenile@raidersfootball.ca
RMFL AGM March 1st 7:00pm ~ South Arm Community Center ~
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