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Martin van den Hemel photo The Gilmore Estates boasts 324.5 acres of farmland south of Steveston Highway at No. 4 Road, with 800 feet of Fraser River waterfront.

Gilmore Estates on the block for $55 million Property south of Steveston Highway includes 800 feet of waterfront Matthew Hoekstra photo Nicole Sze, 20, of Vanda Florist in Aberdeen Centre, is surrounded by plants and flowers popular for Chinese New Year. Bromeliads (foreground) are particularly attractive at this time of year for the fortune and good luck they might bring. Vanda is located in the heart of the mall’s Chinese New Year flower and gift fair. The fair runs until the end of new year countdown festivities, scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 9 from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. in the central atrium.

Two-week spring break continues in 2014 by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter Local parents gave a resounding yes to the Richmond school district to continue the annual two-week spring break. 80 per cent of the 12,768 respondents answered yes or no preference to the question: “Are you in favour of continuing

with the two week spring break which the school district instituted three years ago?” That means for early vacation planners, next year’s break has been confirmed as March 17 to 28, 2014. Beyond 2014, however, nothing has been set in stone, said board of education chair Donna Sargent. As mandated by provincial regulations, the spring

break will continue to be reviewed annually, though she said future consultations won’t be as extensive as the process that’s just been completed. The survey was conducted between Jan. 9 and 23, and 9,027 parents voted in support of continuing the spring break in its current form. See Page 4

by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter One per cent of Richmond is now for sale. The Gilmore Estates, a massive rectangular chunk of Richmond farmland, south of Steveston Highway running all the way to the waterfront, and between No. 4 Road and Shell, comprises 10 legal titles, encompasses 324.5 acres, and boasts 800 feet of waterfront. The asking price for this assembly? Well, as the saying goes, if you have to ask, you can’t afford it. According to realtor Cecilia Tse of Colliers International, the asking price of $55 million is spot on, considering the recent sales of farmland in the area. At least two other farmable properties are also for sale in the area south of Steveston Highway, each consisting of multi-acre parcels. “The Gilmore Estates represent 1% of the entire land area of the City of Richmond,” a four-page colour Colliers brochure states. See Page 7

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Hockey legend to celebrate Canada’s game Guy Lafleur will be at the oval for hockey day event by Don Fennell Sports Editor

uy Lafleur was destined for stardom. Still, it took time for ‘The Flower’ to blossom.

Drafted first overall in the 1971 National Hockey League amateur draft by the Stanley Cup champion Montreal Canadiens, there were great expectations of the 20-year-old who had torn up the Quebec major junior league as a teenage phenom. He scored 130 goals and 209 points in 62 regular-season games and added 43 points in 14 playoffs games during the 1970-71 season. “There was lots of pressure because everybody was expecting me to replace Jean Beliveau who had just retired (following the 1971 Stanley Cup final) and you don’t replace a guy like that,” said Lafleur said in a phone interview with The Richmond Review, prior to his appearance at this Saturday’s Richmond Celebrates Hockey Day event at the Richmond Olympic Oval. “Fans were expecting me to score right away, but also I was not playing on a regular line or on the power play because of the talent on that team.” He was also constantly being compared early in his career to Marcel Dionne, who was drafted second overall by the Detroit Red Wings. Dionne was not only playing a regular shift but also being used on the power play. Despite being brought along slowly, Lafleur still had an impressive rookie season with 29 goals and 64 points in the 1971-72 season. He added five points in six playoff games. He had 55 and 56 points each of the next two seasons before breaking out offensively and becoming the superstar many of the Canadiens’ supporters had hoped for or expected. His 53 goals and 119 points in 197475, followed by a league-best 12 goals in 11 playoff games, coincided with his decision to stop wearing a helmet. But, he stressed, it had nothing to do with his scoring exploits. “A lot of players didn’t wear helmets at the time and I was wearing a big heavy one at the time so I decided to

An old hockey card of Guy Lafleur from his playing days.

take it off,” he said. “I was practicing without it and felt I was playing better or at least seemed to have more confidence.” But it was getting significantly more ice time, Lafleur explained, that led to his increased point totals. Lafleur won the first of three consecutive Art Ross trophies as NHL scoring champion in 1976-77 with 125 points, adding 17 more in the playoffs to help lead the Canadiens to their first of four consecutive Stanley Cup titles. He also topped the league in scoring in 1976-77 with a leaguehigh 80 assists and 136 points, while contributing a playoff-best 17 goals and 26 points in 14 playoff games that spring during which he won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP. In 1977-78 he led the league in goals with 60 and points with 132. Lafleur recorded a sixth straight 50-goal, 100-point season in 197980 with an even 50 goals and 125 points—the first player in NHL history do so—before an injury limited him to 51 games the following year in

which he still managed 70 points. He had 84, 76 and 70 point campaigns each of the next three seasons before abruptly retiring 19 games into the 1984-85 season. The Canadiens’ all-time leading scorer with 1,246 points in 14 seasons, he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1988 but only months later was back playing in the NHL with the New York Rangers. “I was playing a lot of Legends’ games touring across Canada and was in pretty good shape,” he said. “I was encouraged to make a comeback and started negotiating with the Rangers, but went to training camp without a contract. Eventually I signed for year and an option. It was tough to get in (NHL) shape first of all, but it was really worth it. My first game back was like being in a Stanley Cup final. It was unbelievable and really emotional the way the fans were very happy for me.” After a respectable 45 points in 67 games with the Rangers in 198889, Lafleur signed with the Quebec

Nordiques and promptly scored 34 points in 39 games in 1989-90. He concluded his career with the Nordiques the following season. “I was really happy (to finish my career where it started as a junior),” he said. “Unfortunately we didn’t win too many games the two years I was there, but there was lots of talent on that team (the nucleus of which went on to become the Colorado Avalanche and Stanley champions in 1996).” *** Guy Damien Lafleur grew up in the tiny (2011 population 2,455) western Quebec mill town of Thurso, where he first demonstrated an insatiable love for the game. “When you go to sleep with your equipment on you have to love it,” he laughed. “I was always practicing, practicing, practicing and as kids we used to play mostly outside. But it was fun and it was an event. Every day to go play hockey, even ball hockey, was great. It’s the camaraderie I miss the most.” Lafleur grew up idolizing Jean Beliveau. He first met the Montreal Canadiens’ legend while playing at the Quebec International Peewee Hockey Tournament in 1962. Beliveau was there to drop the puck and Lafleur had his photo take with him. “He was so nice to me and a lot of the kids there at the time and I was telling my dad ‘One day, I want to play in the NHL and to be like him,’” said Lafleur. “He was a great role model, as was Gordie Howe who another idol.” Lafleur was 15 years old when he made his junior hockey debut with the Quebec Junior Aces in 1966. He scored 159 points over the next two seasons before joining the Quebec Remparts of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League in 1969. Back-to-back 100-plus goal seasons, capped by 43 points in 14 playoff games in 1971 only heightened expectations as he prepared for a career in pro hockey. Though they were the defending Stanley Cup champions, the Canadiens would land the much-coveted Lafleur with the top selection in the 1971 NHL amateur draft—the result of some clever stickhandling by general manager Sam Pollock. In 1970, Pollock traded the Canadiens’ first-round selection and Ernie Hicke to the California Golden Seals for the Seals’ first pick in 1971 and Francois Lacombe. Then when it appeared the Los Angeles Kings might finish below the Seals in the standings, Pollock

traded steady veteran Ralph Backstrom the Kings. The Seals finished last and with the No. 1 pick, which originally belonged to the Seals, Montreal picked Lafleur. Lafleur would have been nervous enough playing his first NHL game, but the fact it was at the Forum and Montreal fans hoping that he would become the team’s next superstar only added to the pressure. “I was really nervous, especially with all your relatives that have come to see you play,” he said. “I remember being very impressed with the building and fans. You want to get on the ice right away. I played centre with Yvan Cournoyer and Frank Mahovlich and I had an assist on Frank’s goal. I was really happy about that.” But Lafleur’s ice time was limited, typical with the Canadiens of that era. They insisted on bringing their young players along slowly and were in a position to do so. Once his apprenticeship was complete, both Lafleur’s confidence and scoring took off. Playing right wing on a line with good friend Steve Shutt and Pete Mahovlich, Le Demon Blond (as his Francophone fans called him, referring to his long blonde hair flying behind him whenever he raced up the ice to unleash his trademark howitzer slapshot) he became the best player in hockey. Period. “With Steve, I didn’t have to look where he was because I knew most of the time. Peter, as a centre, was all over the ice but we complemented each other very well,” he said. Throughout his NHL career, which spanned 17 seasons and included five Stanley Cup championships, Lafleur always enjoyed playing games against the other Canadian teams. But it was the playoffs that Lafleur looked most forward to. “They were always something special, and we had a particularly big rivalry with the (Boston) Bruins,” he said. “I think things were more competitive then and it was like a big family among the players on each team. Today, it’s more business-oriented.” Now 61, Lafleur seems content in retirement and still follows the game closely. He considers Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins the best overall player in the NHL, but is also a fan of Vancouver Canucks’ stalwarts Henrik and Daniel Sedin. He also retains close friendships with many of his former teammates including Shutt, Larry Robinson, Rick Green and Richard Sevigny.

Ex-NHLers to suit up for hockey day at the oval

ichmond Celebrates Hockey Day at the Richmond Olympic Oval this Saturday.

With the Year of the Snake arriving this weekend, Richmond Celebrates Hockey Day will kick off with a colourful Chinese Lion Dance performance on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Right after that, at 11 a.m., will be the Celebrity Ball Hockey Game featuring Montreal Canadien legend Guy Lafleur and honorary coach, the Big Irishman, Pat Quinn. A great way to kick off the new B.C. Family Day long weekend, Richmond Celebrates Hockey Day promises “all things hockey under one roof.” It is a day-long festival of every hockey activity imaginable under the Oval’s iconic, 2-hectare (6.5 acre)

pine-wood roof. All activities are free with the exception of the Canucks Alumni game. Donations of non-perishable food items for the Richmond Food Bank will be collected at the event. A special appearance by Hockey Hall of Famer Guy Lafleur headlines this year’s event. Lafleur led the Montreal Canadiens to five Stanley Cup victories and won numerous individual National Hockey League awards and other accolades. In addition to playing in the Celebrity Ball Hockey Game, Lafleur will participate in a public autograph signing session and other activities. Vancouver Canucks fan favourites Cliff Ronning, Garry Valk and Dave Babych will lead the Vancouver Canucks Alumni as they hit the Oval ice to take on the Richmond Sockeyes Alumni. Game time is 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 and are

available at www.brownpapertickets.com or at the door. Partial proceeds from ticket sales will benefit Richmond KidSport. Former Canucks Darcy Rota, Tony Tanti, Jack McIlhargey, Orland Kurtenbach, Doug Halward, John Grisdale and Larry Melnyk will be among the participants in the Celebrity Ball Hockey Game, along with other former NHLers, media and members of Richmond City Council. Honorary Coach Pat Quinn will join Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie for ceremonial ball drop to kick off the game. An Olympic Gold medal winning coach and Order of Canada recipient, Quinn remains one of the most popular coaches and general managers in Vancouver Canucks history. Other highlights include: •Richmond Sockeyes versus the Aldergrove

Kodiaks in a Pacific International Junior Hockey League game. •Appearances and autograph signings by a number NHL legends and special appearances by popular Canucks mascot Fin, Peter Puck and the Green Men. •Performances by the popular Canucks house band and Canadian rock/pop stars Odds. •Hockey marketplace with more than 40 booths featuring collectibles, memorabilia and more. Richmond Celebrates Hockey Day runs from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, February 9 at the Richmond Olympic Oval. For more information visit www.richmondoval.ca/hockeyday. Richmond Celebrates Hockey Day is hosted by the City of Richmond and the Richmond Olympic Oval.

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City Board 5 Year Financial Plan (2013-2017) Public Consultation Bylaw 8990 The City of Richmond will be holding a public open house on Richmond’s proposed 5 Year Financial Plan for the years 2013-2017. Tuesday, February 19, 2013 6:00 p.m. City of Richmond Council Chambers 6911 No. 3 Road

Office vacancy remains high, but ‘milestone’ reached Rate is still three times the region’s average, but demand is growing, report says

A presentation of Richmond’s proposed 5 Year Financial Plan will begin at 6:00 p.m. followed by a question and answer session. This meeting is being held in accordance with Section 166 of the Community Charter.

by Matthew Hoekstra

The 5 Year Financial Plan combines the 2013 Operating Budget, the 2013 Capital Budget and the 2013 Utilities Budget. The next four years of the 5 Year Financial Plan are estimates based on the economic forecasts for BC and internal plans. Each year, this rolling plan is reviewed and updated.

Richmond continued to lead the region in empty office space last year, but demand is growing, according to a new Metro Vancouver market report from Avison Young. Richmond’s vacancy rate at the end of 2012 stood at 19.3 per cent, well above the region’s 7.0 per cent average.

The proposed 5 Year Financial Plan (2013-2017) Bylaw 8990 is currently available: • Via the City website at www.richmond.ca (City Hall > Finance, Taxes & Budgets > Budgets & Financial Reporting > 5 Year Financial Plan) • Via email request to finance@richmond.ca • Via printed copy, available at Richmond City Hall - Information Counter, 6911 No. 3 Road We welcome your feedback before 5:00 p.m. on February 20, 2013 by: • Visiting the Let’s Talk Richmond site at www.letstalkrichmond.ca • Emailing finance@richmond.ca • Written submissions to Finance Division, Richmond City Hall, 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, V6Y 2C1 It is anticipated that Bylaw 8990 will be considered by Council for adoption at the Regular Council Meeting on February 25, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the Richmond City Hall Council Chambers. Public delegations at the Council Meeting are also permitted with regard to this bylaw. City of Richmond | 6911 No. 3 Rd. Richmond BC V6Y 2C1 | Tel: 604-276-4000

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Of Richmond’s 4,196,438 square feet of office space, 808,624 square feet remained vacant last year. But demand did grow, as the city boasted 110,703 square feet of positive absorption for the year—the strongest level of annual absorption since 2008 and the third highest rate in the region. According to the real estate firm’s report, vacancy in Richmond’s office market dropped below 20 per cent for the first time since mid-2009. Avison Young principal Bill Elliott called that a “milestone of sorts.” “While much of the activity has been tenant churn within the market, more than 110,000 square feet of positive annual absorption in 2012 is a welcome turn of events and expected to continue,” he said in a news release.

Richmond’s vacancy rate reached a peak of 24.6 per cent at the end of 2010. With 1-in-5 offices still sitting empty, developers have been slow to build more. Avison Young suggested Vancouver Airport Authority’s proposed Sea Island Business Park—800,000 square feet of office space and a hotel—could be the first new project to proceed. Ampar Ventures is also planning a multi-phase development near the Oak Street Bridge that will include a 12-storey office tower and two hotels. The only city with a higher vacancy rate was New Westminster, at 20.8 per cent. But Avison Young noted that was due to 225,400 square feet of space added to the city’s inventory at year’s end, and it’s set for occupancy this year.

Two-week break resulted in $155,500 in savings From Page 1 Another 702 parents voted no preference. According to a school district staff report, the two-week spring break resulted in $155,500 in savings last year, and another $160,000 in 2011. On the topic of a future balanced calendar—with breaks of three weeks at Christmas, three weeks at Spring Break, and six weeks during the summer—district staff

suggest that consultations would be needed and would “take a few years to occur, given the consultations that would need to take place before this change could be considered” the report states. This year, the spring break debate was handled separately, but Sargent said in future years, it will become part of the review process that’s associated with the construction of every school calendar year. Sargent said some

trustees commented that there’s a lack of data regarding the extended spring break, and wondered whether there’s statistical evidence supporting the rationale to make the change two years ago. Sargent said trustees extended the spring break to two weeks for student and teacher wellness, as well as cost savings. Whether the stats back that up is something district staff will now be tasked with looking into.

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Finn Road protester sued for farm blockade

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by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter The man behind an eight-day blockade and continuing demonstration at a South Richmond farm is now being sued for damages. Bill Jones of Bill Jones Horticulture Inc., the leaseholder of 9360 Finn Rd., filed a statement of claim in small claims court Wednesday against Ray Galawan, a retired farmer who initiated the protest. “They have caused pretty serious damage, and we just want them to go away,”said Jones of the protesters. According to the civil claim notice, Jones is seeking $15,000 in damages “for economic loss due to the illegal blockade” of his farm, and $10,000 “for loss of reputation and disparagement due to the defamatory statements” made against him. The maximum award in small claims court is $25,000. The blockade began Jan. 16 as an attempt to halt a project to build a farm road using broken concrete and asphalt. It ended Jan. 24 when police told protesters to move, but a roadside demonstration has continued. Protesters see the farm road as unnecessary fill occupying food grow-

Matthew Hoekstra file photo Ray Galawan has been leading a protest of a Finn Road farm which has been receiving fill for a new road.

ing soil. Jones, however, has said he intends to put the land to good use by starting a tree nursery—a permitted use of agricultural land. In the court document, Jones claims the blockade caused him “substantial economic damage and loss” due to costs he incurred for his road construction contractor and soils engineer. Jones also alleges Galawan “engaged in defamatory conduct by uttering and publishing false allegations and malicious lies” about him and his farm operation. Reached by phone yesterday, Galawan said he was served with the notice of claim but hasn’t looked at it yet. He added he was “a bit

shocked” to learn of the legal action. “They’re trying to get under my skin and create conflict, and of course for three weeks it hasn’t worked so I guess they’re trying this system.” Meanwhile FarmWatch B.C. is organizing a “letter-writing party” and potluck Friday night outside the Finn Road farm to urge politicians to act. “We need help from the provincial government to stop the use of construction waste on this farm, and to force the (commission) to uphold its law that concrete and asphalt not be allowed on farmland,” said Galawan in the group’s Wednesday news release.

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City of Richmond Archives Photo 2001 1 3 James Gilmore and his sons harvest peas circa 1914 on The Gilmore Estates south of Steveston Highway that is currently for sale for $55 million.

it. The largest lot, which had a house on it, would be permitted to add three additional farm houses. In the Aug. 22, 2000 city staff report by Holger Burke, he wrote that he denied the application “primarily because I was not convinced that the boundary realignment will allow for more efficient use of agricultural land or the better utilization of farm buildings for farm purposes.” Staff recommended to council that the application be denied because “it will create seven “rural, residential lots” with new houses in an area which is currently being farmed and create a precedent

for other development proposals in the ALR.” As it stands today, the Gilmore Estates comprises nine civic addresses: 10500, 10400 and 10640 Steveston Hwy., 12051 and 12311 Shell Rd., 11800 and 13200 No. 4 Rd., and 10631 and 10871 Dyke Rd. According to the city staff report in 2000, aside from that year’s application, there was another bid in 1989 to rezone the area into a golf course. That was also rejected by city council. The staff report refers to an agricultural/environmental assessment done on the Gilmore Estates by Talisman Land Resource Consultants, which found it had “very good soils

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Friday, February 8, 2013

Cost of 2010 Games now looks good

he Olympic venues for the 2014 Sochi Games will be ready “on time and with the appropriate quality,” Russia’s president Vladimir Putin declared this week.

But staging these Olympics is coming at a truly mind-boggling cost. The country says preparing the world stage in Sochi will reach $50 billion—a cost more than five times the original estimate. Sochi is set to become the most expensive Olympic Games in history—and it’s making Vancouver 2010 look like an absolute bargain for taxpayers. Richmond first pledged its allegiance to the 2010 Olympics by plunking down $500,000 to assist in the bid. To critics, the cash just represented 200 years of property taxes. But what the city landed was the Richmond Olympic Oval. It cost $178 million to build, and millions more to outfit in and out. Understandably, the price tag was another tough pill to swallow. But with millions from a land sale and casino returns, it made financial sense, and today Richmond has a growing centre for recreation and athletics. It cost $925 million to stage the entire 2010 Games, the B.C. government concluded. That figure doesn’t include the billions spent in security, the Canada Line, highway

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construction or developing a new convention centre. Officially Vancouver Olympic organizers had a $1.884 billion budget, but many say the real total is closer to $6 billion. Whatever the number, the cost of Vancouver doesn’t come close to Sochi, which

has already spent $37.85 billion preparing the city and 2014 venues. In Vancouver, athletes won 26 medals—Canada’s best Winter Games showing in history—in the most watched Winter Olympics, with an estimated TV audience of 3.5 billion. Positive impacts can be

measured in economic growth and local development, and there are many other intangibles. Staging an Olympic Games has proven the ultimate test in managing massive projects—and Vancouver’s Games are now looking pretty good.

Change starts by sewing seeds

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The Olympic speed skating oval in Sochi, Russia—a competition venue for the 2014 Games.

Green Scene Colin Dring

e live in an era of unparalleled richness where many choices are available to today’s consumer, particularly around food and food products.

Each year a mind-boggling 20,000 new food products get added to our grocery shelves. Many of these products aren’t really that new, nor do they stick around, they’re mostly

the same ingredients repackaged or reshaped into new variations. The shiny, supermarket packaging and setup hides a disturbing reality that: a) many people don’t know where or how their food is produced, and b) there is an alarming loss of genetic variation of food occurring across the globe. The global population is expected to reach nine billion, which means that food production needs to double. Current crop yields aren’t growing fast enough and new plant diseases threaten the shrinking number of plant species that we depend upon right now. Across the globe, nations are experiencing a loss of food diversity. In the United States, 90 per cent of all fruits and vegetables have become extinct since the 1800s. Meanwhile, in the Philippines thousands of rice varieties no longer exist with only a hundred remaining. And in China, over 90 per cent of the wheat varieties have been lost. Some might ask: “Well,

what’s the big concern? The varieties we use are the highest yielding, best plants out there.” While yield is a factor, most of the plants under cultivation are chosen for their ability for high yields and ability to weather transportation. Many of these plants are grown in climates and systems that are inappropriate, therefore requiring massive amounts of energy, fertilizers and pesticides. A small gene pool creates a less resilient food system, particularly when it comes to a worsening climate and new pests and diseases. An example is the ongoing fight against a particularly aggressive strain of stem rust that is impacting wheat crops worldwide. Estimates indicate that if this rust were to gain a stronger hold in Asia and Africa, it would result in billions of lives being threatened. If the stem rust were to make it to North America, billions of dollars of lost revenues would result. Since the birth of agriculture, 10,000 years ago, humans

have been breeding plants for desirable traits. These centuries of experimentation and hybridization have led to species that are well adapted to local climate conditions and adverse impacts. There are crops that have been bred to have resistance to drought, salt, pests and other conditions. Even livestock have been locally adapted, with diet change, litter size and weather tolerance. What can be done? People can make efforts to grow plants and to allow these plants to go to seed. Choose to grow in your backyard, garden plot or planter boxes organic and heirloom varieties. Many of these can be found through local seed breeders, farmers, or seed exchange events. Members of the Richmond Seed Library can “borrow’”seeds from the library with the intention of returning seeds back as the growing season ends. After harvest, allow your plant to go to seed or save some seeds from the fruit of the plant (e.g. cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers) for

yourself or to trade with friends, family, or other gardeners. The ability to develop local seed varieties for our present and future conditions is being lost. Traditional plant breeding is under attack as large corporations buy up seed companies and make efforts to patent seed stock worldwide. Educating ourselves about where our food comes from and taking the next step to learn how to grow and harvest food and seeds is an essential skill that all citizens of Richmond should have. For more information on how to save seeds or to become a member of the Richmond Seed Library, contact us at info@ richmondfoodsecurity.org. Richmond Food Security Society works to ensure that all people in the community have access to safe, nutritious, culturally appropriate foods that strengthen our environment and society. Colin Dring is executive director at Richmond Food Security Society.

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A once in a lifetime opportunity Editor: Very rarely is a community given such a golden opportunity. To bring into fruition a plan that would benefit a diverse group of citizens, the Garden City Lands offers such opportunity. The sheer size of the land, its central location, its close proximity to Kwantlen Polytechnic University, and the plethora of native flora and fauna present are all major assets, which offer great potential for ecorecreation, education, food production and community engagement. According to the City of Richmond’s Official Community Plan, the population of Richmond is expected to grow to 212,000 by the year 2021. Much of this growth will be in the City Centre where there is a shortage of green space and parks. The Garden City Lands, not unlike Vancouver’s Stanley Park or New York’s Central Park, offers the perfect setting for eco-recreation. The wealth of bog plants present on the GCL are rarely seen in the heart of an urban city centre. In order for the Garden City Lands to accommodate recreation, education and agriculture, the site has to be prepared. Site hydrology needs to be carefully examined and water issues, including drainage, water retention, and irrigation, needs to be addressed over the entirety of the property, rather than section by section. Reservoir ponds(s) could greatly enhance drainage and be a resource for irrigation needs. The

other pressing issue is the removal of invasive plant species on the site. In 2011, Sustainable Food Systems Park proposal was presented to Richmond council. The Garden City Lands was seen as the perfect site to integrate conservation, education, urban agriculture, eco/ agri-recreation and community wellness. That vision is still relevant and timely. The site could accommodate, higher and community teaching farms, community garden plots, and social space for gatherings and community events. Garden City Lands is only a few steps away from Kwantlen, which has a strong s sustainable agriculture, and biological sciences; it is only natural that the university would be considered a leader and prominent stakeholder in the Garden City Lands. Kwantlen’s Sustainable Agriculture program plans to establish and operate a teaching and research farm to support its unique degree and related small lot agriculture research. The students and faculty of the university, in the Sustainable Agriculture and Richmond Farm School and programs, could have access to land for their teaching and research laboratory farm to complete their practicum and training in best farming/land management. Although Richmond has a substantial tract of ALR land, it is missing the availability of training ground to build the capacity of the

next generations of farmers who would farm its land. The Garden City Lands, in partnership with Kwantlen, offer a perfect training ground for farmers, agrologists, soil scientists, and entrepreneurs who would like to contribute to Richmond’s economy and enrich its sustainable agriculture and eco/ agri-tourism sector. To make the Garden City Lands an accessible, inclusive site, it is tremendously valuable to have good community partners. The current work of the Richmond Food Bank, Richmond Family Place, Family Services of Greater Vancouver, Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, RADAT/Pathways, Garrett Wellness Centre, Richmond Nature Park, Garden City Land Conservation Society, Richmond Food Security Society, Kwantlen Polytechnic University Sustainable Agriculture and Institute for Sustainable Horticulture, and Richmond School District aligns well with Sustainable Food Systems Park model. The Garden City Lands will become a hub for food, education, community training, urban farming and gardening, and recreation where the general public, Kwantlen students/faculty, and urban farmers/gardeners could congregate. Soon, Richmond would win new awards for its forethought, not unlike the Terra Nova Rural Park. Bardia Khaledi Richmond

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Celebrate Family Day with a work out with your family or friends. Fitness centres are open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Cambie, South Arm, Steveston and Thompson Community Centres. Total Fitness Pass holders - use your pass at any of these facilities on Family Day for no extra fee. Also, check out some of the fantastic drop-in programs listed below, or view a listing of registered programs at www.richmond.ca/familyday.

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Celebrate Family Day at Richmond Arenas

Both Minoru Arenas and Richmond Ice Centre will be open on Family Day for regularly scheduled programs with one exception. In place of the public skate usually offered at Richmond Ice Centre, Minoru Arenas will be presenting a Family Day Skate. Minoru Arenas Feb 11 ..................................11:00am-3:00pm $3.65/family member (plus rentals) www.richmond.ca/arenas

Celebrate Family Day at Richmond Pools

Bring your family for a swim at Minoru Aquatic Centre or Watermania - both are open for holiday hours on Family Day! Watermania 10:30am–8:30pm .....Public Swim/ Wave pool 12:00-8:30pm ............................... Waterslides Minoru Aquatic Centre 1:00-8:30pm .......................... Centennial Pool Public Swim/ Length Swim 1:00-8:30 pm ................Minoru Main & Teach Pool – Special Family Fun Public Swim As part of the Children’s Arts Festival, Minoru Aquatic Centre’s main and teach pool will be programmed for FUN! A DJ will be on deck to amp up the excitement. Diving boards and rope swing will be open, with lots of toys and activities planned throughout the day. Open to everyone. www.richmond.ca/aquatics

Richmond Celebrates Hockey Day

From appearances by hockey icons to fun and interactive tests of your hockey skills to real life ice hockey, ball hockey, street hockey and more, the second annual Richmond Celebrates Hockey Day will be a mammoth celebration of hockey the whole family can enjoy. Saturday, February 9 Doors open at 10:00am; event continues until 7:00pm. Admission is free; Tickets required for Vancouver Canucks Alumni game at 4:00pm Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at www.brownpapertickets.com. Donations of non-perishable food items for the Richmond Food Bank will be collected at the event. www.richmondoval.ca/hockeyday

Children’s Arts Festival

It’s back and bigger than ever! On Monday, February 11, bring your family to the 5th annual Children’s Arts Festival where you’ll find top-quality, highly interactive artistic activities led by professional artists. The Festival will be held at the Richmond Cultural Centre from 10:00am to 4:00pm, following an opening ceremony at 9:45am. There’s a lot to do! Purchase a $5 wristband and enjoy all of the Imagination Stations including magic shows, funky hats, origami... and more! www.childrensartsfestival.ca

Celebrate Chinese New Year in Richmond

2013 Year of the Snake – February 10-25 From flower markets to lion dancers to live musical entertainment, experience a variety of local and exciting events that honour the rich traditions and customers of Richmond’s Chinese community. www.richmond.ca/chinesenewyear

Celebrate Family Day Weekend at Britannia Heritage Shipyard

Britannia Shipyards, National Historic Site has extended hours for the Family Day weekend! Special holiday hours: Feb 8.....Friday ..........................12:00-4:00pm Feb 9.....Saturday.................10:00am-4:00pm Feb 10...Sunday ........................12:00-4:00pm Feb 11...Monday.......................12:00-4:00pm Bring your family, walk the boardwalk and learn about the history of the site through interpretive signage. Sign out a Britannia Day Pack* and have fun exploring the site in a new way with binoculars, scavenger hunt clues and more! *a limited supply available; first come, first served.

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Too many problems with jet fuel proposal Editor: I am writing you today to express my concern over the Vancouver Airport Fuel Facilities Corporation proposal to send Panamax sized tankers loaded with toxic and highly flammable jet fuel into the Fraser River upstream of the George Massey Tunnel where they will build a marine terminal and tank farm on the South Arm of the Fraser River in Richmond. Richmond has the most to loose if there is a spill. MLA Terry Lake and MLA Rich Coleman will make a decision on the proposal by Feb 25 so now is the time to write them and tell them what you think. VAFFC has projected the average frequencies of spills at 6000 liters every 6 years and 120,000 litres every 32 years. In addition a fully loaded tanker will not be able to pass over the Massey Tunnel without hitting it and this puts public safety, fisheries, wildlife and migratory birds at an unacceptable risk. It is for this reason why a 1989 proposal by VAFFC to ship barges of jet fuel into the river was rejected by a federal public review process. I am concerned that the marine terminal (a likely location for an ac-

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cident or spill) location less than 400 metres from residential and entertainment commercial space and yet a hazardous footprint study has not been conducted to determine the impact on human safety. Richmond Fire-Rescue has serious concerns and indicated that a new fire hall and fire boat would be required to provide some level of protection. In addition to the un-addressed fire protection, these costs would far out way the property taxes paid by the operation of the facility, resulting in an unfair tax burden on the Richmond taxpayers. YVR is in the enviable position of being within 50 kilometers of two refineries that already

have marine terminals and I feel a safer option than transport of toxic and flammable jet would be a land based pipeline solution to one or both of those refineries. I feel the economic fallout of a spill could have a significant impact on the tourism, commercial and sport fishing and industries on the Fraser worth hundreds of millions of dollars annually. Transportation on the Fraser could be interrupted by a marine accident or a spill, fire or explosion that would cost our economy, safety and environment greatly. I urge you to write to the provincial government today and ask them to reject this proposal and encourage the proponent to develop

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26 women nominated for Ethel Tibbits award by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter 26 women have been nominated for the 20th annual Ethel Tibbits Women of Distinction Awards, which will be held on Friday, March 8, 2013 at the Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport. The luncheon, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., celebrates the accomplishments of women who help make Richmond a great place in which to live, work and play. The Ethels, named after the pioneering publisher and editor of The Richmond Review, are also a fundraiser for Nova House, a shelter operated by CHIMO for women and children who are escaping domestic violence. Since 1994, the event has raised

more than $250,000 for local women’s charities, with Nova House being the primary beneficiary. And the nominees are: Community (Professional): Wendy Toyer, Angela Soon, Rosalie Walls, Ella Huang; Community (Volunteer): Magdalen R. Leung, Mary Scott, Clara Chow, Donna Gillette, Charmis De Boer, Leora Voladarsky, Beverley Drayton, Louise Young, Gloria Sweder, Gloria Lauris Elkholy; Arts: Elsa Rojas Marquez, Annette Jakubowski/Heather JoostenFair; Youth: Dayah Johal, Emily De Boer, Rosemary Cheung, Ariel Tsai; Sports: Debbie Pyne, Shirley Olafsson; Business: Cady Xu, Jana Yackel, Erin Berkyto. For information about tickets, email ethels@richmondreview.com or call 604-247-3700.

Rob Newell file photo The Ethel Tibbits Women of Distinction Awards will be held on Friday, March 8, 2013 at the Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport.

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Residents urged to help combat home break-ins Major spike in break-ins on No. 2 Road prompts Richmond RCMP to issue a public warning A 41-per-cent spike in home breaks last month has prompted Richmond Mounties to warn residents, and urge them to do more to deter bandits. There were 99 breaks-ins last month, up from 70 in 2012, according to Richmond RCMP Cpl. Sherrdean Turley. Most of last month’s break-ins occurred along No. 2 Road, between Steveston Highway and Granville Avenue, she said, with homes hit following the dinner hour, between 6 and 10 p.m. The targetted homes were either in darkness, or the homeowners were away at the time. “As much as officers have the tools and training required to catch criminals, the ever-watchful neighbour is always helpful,” Turley said. To that end, Richmond RCMP are asking residents to: • install motion sensor lights on the outside of their home, including the front and back • leave a light on when you leave, with timers on the radio and lights giving the impression that someone is home • don’t store large amounts of cash or jewelry in the house • if your home is for sale, check it frequently, inside and out • if you are going away, park on your driveway and arrange with neighbours to collect flyers and bring in the mail Turley noted that 85 per cent of last month’s breakins occurred where the crime-fighting program Block Watch, is not active. “Knowing your neighbours and watching out for one another is one of the best crime prevention tools available,” said Richmond RCMP Supt. Rendall Nesset. For more information about the Block Watch program, call 604-207-4829, or visit richmond.ca/blockwatch Anyone interested in receiving neighbourhood residential break-in alerts, send in your name and address to: blockwatch@richmond.ca If you see an usual vehicle, note lights in normally dark or abandoned homes, or see suspicious activity, call Richmond RCMP at 604-278-1212. For home security tips, go to richmond.ca/homesafety. —by Martin van den Hemel

Call for nominations for Richmond Arts Awards Do you know an artistic leader from Richmond who deserves recognition? Is there a business or an individual who has supported the arts in Richmond, above and beyond the call of duty? If so, nominate them for the fifth annual Richmond Arts Awards by Monday, March 18. The Awards will celebrate excellence in six categories: Business and the Arts, Volunteerism, Cultural Leadership, Artistic Innovation, Arts Education and Youth Arts. All artistic disciplines are eligible: visual, performing, literary and culinary arts, as well as craft, environmental arts and new media. For more information on the Richmond Arts Awards and to obtain a nomination form, please visit www.richmond.ca/artists or call 604-204-8672.

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2013 Culture Club Diversity Talent Show

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Grand Finale Talent Show When:

February 28th, 2013 Doors Open 6:30 pm Where:

Gateway Theatre 6500 Gilbert Road Why:

Come out to support your wonderful, diverse local talent!!!

Tickets: $5 for youth $7 for adults $5 for seniors Tickets at the door, online or at the RMCS offices

For more information contact: Stefanie Johnston at stefanie@rmcs.bc.ca 604-248-0433 www.iamrichmond.ca

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health

Sometimes the biggest joy comes from the smallest miracles ily. From newborns and children to parents and grandparents, we’re ready to care for you.

Today, I wanted to highlight one special area of care at the start of life’s journey. The diligent team of doctors and nurses in Richmond Hospital’s Birth Centre help our smallest and most vulnerable patients be born into the world.

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Welcoming five new babies every day, the Birth Centre is one of our most joyous departments. Thanks in part to community donors like you, our Birth Centre was renovated in 2008 to now include 15 private rooms, a maternity-specific operating room, and a neonatal intensive care unit. Today, with Richmond’s expanding population we’re

seeing demand for our Birth Centre grow beyond our recent renovations, and our community’s generosity is needed again to help us maintain a state-of-the-art facility. Dr. Boon Wong, a local family doctor, has been delivering babies at Richmond Hospital for over 20 years and has seen first-hand the improvements in care for new moms and their families. He also

knows our needs on the road ahead to respond to our growing community. He shares with us his hopes for the Birth Centre this coming lunar year: “Could you describe your expectations for the next year in one word? I think our staff in Richmond Hospital’s Birth Centre would say, ‘Busy!’ “Over the past year, we’ve seen a 20 percent increase in the number of newborn

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arts & entertainment

Eric Litwin takes white shoes to Richmond Children’s Arts Festival

Eric Litwin (above and right) is staging a trio of performances at the Richmond Cultural Centre Monday as part of the Children’s Arts Festival.

Children’s author says ‘there’s nothing like a book’ by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter

e’s a cool blue cat with a positive attitude, the subject of four books and adored by countless children.

Pete the Cat has ballooned in popularity since appearing in the children’s book, Pete the Cat, I Love My White Shoes—a New York Times bestseller. The man behind the pages is author, storyteller and musician Eric Litwin, who is staging a trio of performances at the Richmond Cultural Centre Monday as part of the Children’s Arts Festival. What began as a self-published work is now a book that’s been translated in six languages and has sold over one million copies. “It’s reach has been phenomenal,” said Litwin in a telephone interview from his home of Atlanta, Georgia. The former schoolteacher and multiinstrumentalist has won five national awards for his music and storytelling

Eric Litwin •Performs at Children’s Arts Festival Monday, Feb. 11 at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. •Tickets are $10 (children’s tickets include Imagination Station wristband for other activities); buy at richmond.ca/register or call 604-276-4300 (weekdays). Or call the Richmond Arts Centre at 604-247-8300 •Litwin will be available to sign books or plush toys CDs and reads and sings his way through a full calendar of interactive shows each year. In Richmond, Litwin will be sharing White Shoes, one of four Pete the Cat volumes he’s authored. It’s a familiar story to many kids. Pete is sporting brand new white shoes but accidentally steps in strawberries, blueberries and mud. Despite his misfortune of watching his sneakers change colour, Pete stays positive and continues movin’ and a groovin’ down the street. Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons, released last year, has a similar message. The iconic cat stays positive, even when his buttons fall off. Illustrator James Dean conceived Pete the Cat—a creature based on a

shelter kitty that used to watch Dean draw landscapes. Litwin already had a popular story about a girl and her white shoes, so he presented Dean with an idea to combine their two creations. Litwin intentionally writes with repetition, giving children an easier chance to memorize his stories and feel empowered by reading them— before they can actually interpret words on a page. Pete’s popularity also lies in his positive frame-ofmind, while digital media such as his YouTube videos has also helped create fans. But Litwin said digital devices, despite their growing popularity, “aren’t the be-all-end-all.” “There’s nothing like a book. I love digital media, but eventually the infat-

uation will end, and they will be what they’re going to be. A physical book has so many advantages,” he said. “The end-all-be-all is the joy you see in your three-year-old when that light bulb is going off and they remember that story, and it’s about the story and it’s about the art. That’s the key.” Digital devices are interactive, but Litwin aims to build such qualities in his books—with music and calland-response. And while exposing children to digital screens is fine for a limited time, Litwin said no limits are needed for books. “You can put your child in a playroom surrounded by books and you can go for hours and hours and hours, and there’s no harm of (overstimulation) or anything like that. It’s organic and it’s beautiful.”

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•The fifth annual Children’s Arts Festival offers a variety of interactive art activities led by professionals at Richmond Cultural Centre Feb. 11—B.C.’s first Family Day holiday. •A highlight this year includes a presentation and book signing by bestselling author of Pete the Cat by Eric Litwin, who will read from his book Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes, along with other musical stories. Tickets are $10. •A variety of 90-minute Creativity Classes will be offered in dance, circus, musical theatre, cartooning, animation, clay, painting and puppet-making. Admission is $10 per class (excludes animation, which is $30). •For those wishing to enjoy the Children’s Arts Festival without registering for a Creativity Class, a $5 wristband will provide drop-in access to all of the performances and Imagination Stations including balloon twisting, face painting, origami and more. The wristband also includes admission to Minoru Aquatic Centre and Minoru Arenas on Feb. 11. •Food vendors will be at the cultural centre’s plaza for the event. •More information and registration details at childrensartsfestival.ca. To register for Creativity Classes or to purchase tickets to see Eric Litwin visit richmond. ca/register or call 604-2764300. •Families are also encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to fill the Arts Truck parked in the plaza, with proceeds to the Richmond Food Bank.

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Friday, February 8, 2013

arts & entertainment Public dreamer next up in Lulu Series

David Neilson and Julie Hesmondhalgh play Roy and Hayley Cropper, two of the television show’s most beloved characters.

Coronation Street’s Croppers are coming to River Rock The Croppers from Coronation Street are coming to River Rock Show Theatre on Friday, June 14. Portrayed by David Neilson and Julie Hesmondhalgh, Roy and Hayley Cropper have become two of the television show’s most beloved characters. David has been playing the eccentric Roy Cropper on the popular British soap opera since 1995 while Julie joined the show as Hayley Patterson in 1998. Soon after her debut, Hayley not only won the hearts of fans but Roy became quickly smitten with her as well resulting in their wedding the following year. Coronation Street, which centres around the do-

mestic lives of the working class who reside in the fictional town of Weatherfield, premiered in the UK on ITV Granada Television in 1960. In 2010, the series became the world’s longest-running television soap opera in production when CBS’s As the World Turns was cancelled in the United States. David Neilson and Julie Hesmondhalgh will share behind-the-scenes stories on Corrie’s cobbles followed by a Q&A with the audience. Tickets for Coronation Street: An Audience with the Croppers go on sale Thursday, Feb. 7 at 10 a.m. Tickets available at Ticketmaster at 1-855-9855000 or ticketmaster.ca.

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Victoria-based artist Paula Jardine will present highlights from four decades working as a public dreamer at the next Lulu Series lecture Feb. 21. Jardine is known to create images and events that integrate artists, performers and the public with ritual, celebration and activism. As co-founder of Vancouver’s Public Dreams Society, Paula established Trout Lake’s Illuminares Evening Lantern Procession and its fall counterpart, Parade of the Lost Souls—two popular East Vancouver outdoor spectacles. Jardine’s Thursday presentation will be preceded by an interactive performance with members of the Steveston Seniors Drumming Circle. This is the second of three events in the 2013 Lulu Series. The evening starts at 7 p.m. at Richmond City Hall’s council chambers. Admission is free, but seating is limited. Reserve at lulu@ richmond.ca.

Participants wants for Doors Open Doors Open Richmond is now accepting applications from local arts, culture, religious and heritage venues to participate in the sixth annual event. Set for May 4 to 5, Doors Open invites visitors to tour up to 50 local sites to celebrate Richmond’s culture. Last year’s sites drew a total of 18,000 visitors, according to the City of Richmond, which co-ordinates the event. To participate, venues must offer free admission, be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on designated dates, be of architectural, historic or cultural note, and enhance public’s knowledge of the city. Artist

studios are also welcome. Cost to participate is $20 for an individual or $50 for an organization. Applications are being accepted online at richmond.ca/doorsopen. Deadline is Feb. 15.

River Rock hosts Chinese New Year gala Sunday River Rock Show Theatre will host the Kung Chi Fat Choy Gala 2013 on Sunday, Feb. 10. Presented by Top Line Entertainment Ltd., this celebration of the Year of the Snake includes performances by Cecilia Fong, Li Lai Ha and Gill Mohindepaul Singh (Q Bobo). A 7 p.m. lion dance in River Rock Casino Resort’s lobby will precede the 8 p.m. gala show. Tickets to the show are $58 to $118, available at ticketmaster.ca or 1-855-985-5000. More information at 604-617-8799.

Martial artists welcome new year Chinese New Year celebrations continue later this month with a special martial arts show in Richmond. Hosted at River Rock Show Theatre, “The Extraordinary Martial Artists Of The World Lunar New Year Gala” is set for Sunday, Feb. 17. The evening of performances, celebration and food promises to be a “one-of-a-kind, once-in-a-lifetime gathering” of elite martial artists from around the world. Balcony tickets to the 6:30 p.m. show are $50, plus service charges; available at ticketmaster.ca or 1-855-985-5000. For show and dinner (served after performances), tickets are $95 each or $850 for a table of 10. Those tickets are available by calling 604809-5568 or e-mailing sylwushu@ gmail.com.

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Laura Lippman knows how to write a gripping mystery

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uthor Laura Lippman’s newest novel And When She Was Good is not only a well-crafted mystery, but also a gripping story.

Despite her father’s cruel pronouncement that she has a “nothing face”, Heloise Lewis grows up to be a call girl and later, a successful madam running a profitable, high end prostitution service. The plot moves back and forth between Heloise’s past and present and lays the foundation for her obsessive need for anonymity. A survivor of the highest order, Heloise is an enigmatic mix of businesswoman, whore and devoted mother. She has always excelled at avoiding unwanted attention, and in her questionable line of work, this is a valuable asset. Setting up her business – WFEN (Women’s Full Employment network) – to look like a legitimate lobbying firm, rather than a call-girl service, she realizes that most people will be so bored they won’t want to know anything about it. Learning that her former pimp, Val Deluca, may soon be released from prison for a crime that Heloise witnessed, she panics. When fatal coincidences mount soon after, Heloise realizes that there’s a pattern, and that she might be next on the hit list. Keeping herself and her son Scott safe is her primary concern and she does everything she

can to make sure that Val doesn’t suspect her role in his incarceration. Val doesn’t even know that Scott is his son, and Heloise wants to keep it that way. To her neighbours, Heloise looks like a young, widowed mom who’s devoted to her kid. And the devotion part is real, but the rest of her domestic construct is a sham. When former call girls start dropping like flies, Heloise’s accountant wises up to her profession, and her former employees start blackmailing her, she makes plans to leave town fast. But fate has other plans for her. With a gripping plot, pitch-perfect dialogue and believable characters, When She Was Good has much to recommend it. My only gripe would be that Lippman ties up the loose ends just a little too quickly and conveniently for my taste. Within 18 pages of the end of the novel, every unanswered question is resolved, and the plot is tied up in a neat little bow. As a reader, it’s kind of frustrating because it stretches the limits of credibility a bit too far, but it didn’t diminish my overall enjoyment of the book. This was my first Lippman novel, but it certainly won’t be my last. Other books by Lippman include: The Most Dangerous Thing; The Girl in the Green Raincoat; I’d Know You Anywhere; Life Sentences; In Big Trouble and lots more. And if you’re on the go and want to listen to the story, you can always enjoy And When She Was Good in audiobook format on your portable device! For other popular reading suggestions check out Richmond Public Library’s Web site at www.yourlibrary.ca/ goodbooks/.

Library board re-appointed At its most recent meeting on Jan. 30, the Richmond Public Library Board elected Peter Kafka as board chair. Kafka currently works as a human resource and management consultant, and is the former CEO of the Louis Brier Home and Hospital. Simon Tang was elected Vice-Chair, and returning Board members include: Dulce Cuenca, Mark Bostwick, Sanjiv Khangura, Diane Cousar, Susan Koch, and past board chair Pat Watson. Councillor Linda Barnes will once again serve as the city council representative to the Richmond Public Library Board. As the Library Board chair, one of Kafka’s main focuses is the upcoming community consultation, and strategic and long range plan for the library. “We are looking forward to hearing what our community really wants from the library, what their changing needs are, and how we can transform over the next 5-10 years to best meet those emerging needs.”

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pouch, discovering the mysteries of the Chinese zodiac and a fun chopstick game. The activities will be available February 9 through 17th. As an additional attraction for Family Day, Parks Canada is offering a complimentary youth admission (age 6 to 16) when one adult admission is

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Family Day at Steveston Community Centre Fun times planned for entire day, from sports to dance and play time Monday is the first annual Family Day, and for those looking to stick with day’s theme, Steveston Community Centre, on Moncton Street at No. 1 Road, will be the place to be. A variety of family open gym activities have been planned, running from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Families can also register their families for dance and cooking programs. Starting at 8 a.m. and running to 4 p.m. is Family Parent and Tot time. A family open gym is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., followed by family badminton from noon to 3 p.m. and family basketball from 4 to 6 p.m. Another family open gym is scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m.

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Steveston Harbour is a clear acknowledgement by all levels of government that the fishing industry continues to play a huge role in our economy. The industry has experienced troubled times in the past, notably in the late 1960s, but has always bounced back. Unlike many other sectors in our economy, fishing, like forestry and agriculture, is a renewable resource, and if we work to ensure wild stocks are properly managed and needed infrastructure is maintained, the industry will be employing thousands of people in the decades and centuries to come. A healthy economy cannot be based solely on property development, entertainment and other services. Let’s keep our eye on the ball and recognize the enormous role that commercial fishing plays in our economy and the need to ensure that it continues to do so in the future. Robert Kiesman is a director on the board of the Steveston Harbour Authority.

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Minister undecided on proposed sales tax for TransLink Taxpayers federation is opposed, but business council would ‘entertain’ idea by Jeff Nagel Black Press Transportation Minister Mary Polak isn’t ruling out the request of Metro Vancouver mayors to enable a regional sales tax to fund TransLink, saying more work would have to be done ahead of a decision. Area mayors on Tuesday suggested adding an additional sales tax charged in the Metro region of 0.1 to 0.5 per cent, with each tenth of a point adding $50 million a year for the transit system. “We’re nowhere near a decision that says whether it’s on or it’s off,” Polak said Wednesday. “There just isn’t enough information yet.” Polak said mayors have made “good progress” in making the case for new funding sources for TransLink. But she said she’d need greater detail, including how much new money in total mayors envision raising for TransLink and the timing of major rapid transit lines in Vancouver and through Surrey to White Rock and Langley. “They’re referencing Broadway corridor SkyTrain as well as the Surrey one,” Polak said. “We need them to find consensus on what would come first.” Polak last fall spelled

out the province’s criteria for new TransLink funding to be considered – any new source must be affordable, regionally based and, critically, have public support. “We all saw what happens when you try to implement a tax that the public has not been consulted about and the pbulic has not been engaged with prior to it being implemented,” she said, referring to the imposition and withdrawal of the harmonized sales tax. “We don’t want to see that happen again.” Canadian Taxpayers Federation B.C. director Jordan Bateman said area residents can’t afford to pay more in sales tax and TransLink should find more waste to cut instead. “The mayors have shown just how tone deaf they are to the public’s wishes when they come back and float the idea of increasing sales tax,” Bateman said. “TransLink has a spending problem, not a revenue problem.” Sales tax would be just one potential new source, with road pricing, a vehicle levy, a share of carbon tax and land value capture near new rapid transit stations also on the table. Road pricing could be implemented by 2016, the letter suggests. Bateman predicts road tolls or a vehicle levy will be just as unpopular. “Enough fleecing drivers,” he said. Bateman said sales tax had not been previously proposed for TransLink, adding he suspects

Area mayors on Tuesday suggested adding an additional sales tax charged in the Metro region of 0.1 to 0.5 per cent, with each tenth of a point adding $50 million a year for the transit system.

mayors are raising it to “distract attention from what they really want, which is the vehicle levy.” Although the regional mayors’ council’s Jan. 31 letter to TransLink supports a regional sales tax of 0.5 per cent – which could raise $250 million a year – council chair Richard Walton said he thinks a smaller ‘RST’ of 0.1 to 0.2 per cent more likely. Bateman predicted even a small “toehold” into the sales tax would be disastrous because TransLink will keep coming back for more. The BC Business Council doesn’t have a position but would entertain the idea of raising sales tax for TransLink, said executive vice-president Jock Finlayson. He said many U.S. cit-

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The business council is also open to considering a vehicle levy or comprehensive road pricing in the region, he added. One possible challenge for the province, Finlayson said, is it might not be able to allow a regional sales tax for TransLink without making the same power available to other regions across the province. “That’s a big step for the province,” he said. The NDP plan for financing transit is to

redirect carbon tax revenue that now goes to corporate tax relief under the province’s revenue-neutral policy, effectively raising business taxes. NDP transportation critic Harry Bains doesn’t rule out a sales tax or other sources for TransLink, but says that would be a conversation with mayors if more money was needed and justified after the transfer of a share of the carbon tax. “You need to square

the need with what we will take to the table and then see if that’s sufficient or if they need something more.” Bains applauded mayors for seeking a solution and urged Polak “not to waste” the opportunity. “We need to compare not only today’s needs for transit in the Lower Mainland including the South of Fraser expansion, but also the next 30 years when we know we will have 1.2 million additional people moving in.”

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Family Day picked to put B.C. out-of-step with its neighbours New February holiday backed by tourism industry but has its detractors by Jeff Nagel Black Press

.C. will usher in a new statutory holiday in the dead of winter with the addition of Family Day on Monday, Feb. 11.

And while it’s being billed as a chance for workers to take an extra day off and enjoy a long weekend with loved ones in the three long months between New Year’s Day and Easter, tourism operators see it as a major potential payday. Local ski hills and family-friendly attractions such as the Vancouver Aquarium are banking on a big boost in business. “We are confident that this decision will drive significant benefits for the tourism industry, the provincial economy and the people of Brit-

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have local and out-ofprovince vacationers jammed together at the same overcrowded attractions on a single common holiday. The minority who wanted to align with other provinces and states on the third Monday said it would allow families and friends across provincial borders to get together on the same weekend. Universities also argued the third Monday would align better with student breaks and others were concerned Feb. 11 falls too close to Valentine’s Day. The idea wasn’t universally embraced. Independent MLAs voted against Family Day in the B.C. legislature, calling it a politically motivated feel-good stunt by the new premier that adds unnecessary costs to businesses. The Canadian Federation of Independent

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Hockey part of Canadians’ DNA, says Ronning Cliff Ronning will join former Canuck teammates in charity game against Richmond Sockeye Alumni to support KidSport Saturday at Richmond Olympic Oval as part of Richmond Celebrates Hockey Day Archery Badminton Bridge Carpet Bowling Cribbage Cycling Darts Dragon Boating Equestrian 5 Pin Bowling Floor Curling Golf Horseshoes Ice Curling Ice Hockey Lawn Bowling Mtn. Biking Pickleball Slo-Pitch Soccer Swimming Table Tennis Tennis Track & Field Whist

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by Don Fennell Sports Editor Cliff Ronning never tires of giving back. To him, it’s an obligation and an honour. “I think it’s very important as a player to give back,” says the former Vancouver Canuck, who helped lead the NHL team to the Stanley Cup final in 1994. “I was very fortunate to play hockey for a living and being able to help raise funds for different charities now (playing oldtimers’ hockey) is great.” Ronning, 47, is an active participant with the Vancouver Canucks Alumni who will face off against the Richmond Sockeyes’ Alumni as part of Richmond Celebrates Hockey Day Saturday at the Richmond Olympic Oval. Tickets for the 4:30 p.m. game are $15 and tickets ($15 each) for the 4:30 p.m. face-off, as part

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Sockeyes’ oldtimers pumped for exhibition game by Don Fennell Sports Editor They may be older and a tad slower, but the competitive spirit still burns. And with age comes wisdom, something Doug Paterson hopes to draw on when he suits up for the Richmond Sockeyes Alumni in their game against the Vancouver Canucks Oldtimers Saturday at the Richmond Olympic Oval. Tickets ($15 each) for the 4:30 p.m. faceoff, as part of Richmond Celebrates Hockey Day, are available at www.brownpapertickets.com or at the door. Partial proceeds from ticket sales will benefit Richmond KidSport. “I always wanted to complete my hockey journey playing against the Canuck Oldtim-

ers,” said Paterson, a co-owner of the Pacific Junior Hockey League Sockeyes and the inaugural captain of the team in 1972. Paterson, now a successful local businessman, will anchor the Sockeye blueline. “I think it’ll be exciting and apropos for our 40th anniversary,” he said. “It also allows us a broader reach for our 11th annual alumni game (against the current junior Sockeyes) Feb. 16 at Minoru Arenas, from which proceeds will go to the Sockeyes Scholarship Fund. Paterson knows the Sockeyes will be huge underdogs against the Canucks, who will feature the likes of Cliff Ronning, Garry Valk and Dave Babych, but that isn’t deterring his enthusiasm. “(The Canucks) might not have the legs of years past, but

I still expect they’ll really move the puck effectively,” he said. “It’s going to be tough to skate with these guys so we have to let the puck do the work. And playing on a bigger ice surface (the Olympic-sized ice is 15 feet wider than the standard 200 by 85 foot NHL rink), I think, is going to be an adjustment for both teams.” Brad Swanson, who will play up front for the Sockeye Alumni, dreams of scoring a goal in the game. But above all, he just wants to make his son proud. “ You don’t get an opportunity to play guys like (the Canucks) very often and everybody is pretty excited,” he said. “I think we all want to do well. There’ll be some butterflies, and even two seconds on Hockey Night In Canada would be pretty cool.”

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Ronning made the most of his opportunities to score 89 goals and 197 points in 70 regular-season games with the New Westminster Bruins in his final season of junior hockey in 1984-85, before joining the Canadian National Team for which he earned 118 points in 71 games. But still he was considered a long shot, not drafted until the seventh round of the 1984 NHL Entry Draft, 134th overall, by the St. Louis Blues for which he played five playoff games that spring registered a goal and an assist. Ronning scored three goals in his first game against the Minnesota North Stars the following season, but still only got into 42 regular-season games and just 26 the year after. He spent two more seasons with the Blues—sandwiching a year in Italy in which he totalled 135 points in 42 games—before his big break arrived in the form a trade to the hometown Canucks at the trade deadline in 1991. He had 12 points in 11 games with Vancouver to close out the regular schedule and six goals in six playoff games. After 71 points in 1991-92, he scored career highs in goals (29) and points (85) in the 199293 season and had 15 points in 24 games for the Canucks during their magical playoff run of 1994. “When I did get to the NHL it took a

while to break into the league,” said Ronning, who credits former Blues Bernie Federko and Doug Gilmour for helping him learn to be patient. Then when he was 32, having played for 12 years in the NHL, he met Rick Tocchet who, battling back problems, inspired him to work even harder. He thinks it contributed to him playing until he was 40. Ronning was also influenced from a young age by his coaches, notably in hockey by Al Patterson who coached him both at the minor and junior levels. “I was also fortunate to have great players around me,”he said.“You cannot make the pros without being around people who make you better. As I got older and understood the game more, I came to realize how much you need your teammates to be successful. Hockey is a great game to learn a lot of life lessons, from teamwork to camaraderie that can be applied even in business.” Further, Ronning believes hockey truly reflects what it is to be Canadian. “There are so many opportunities now to play college and to get an education through hockey, or to play overseas,” he said. “I really think hockey is more than just a game, it’s a culture that breeds people to work hard and I believe it’s that work ethic that makes Canada so special. I hope we never lose that.”

Youth hoops select tryouts scheduled for Feb. 16 The Richmond Youth Basketball League is hoping to bring back elite hoops for kids 13 and under. Tryouts will be held Feb. 16—for boys from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Hugh Boyd Secondary, and for girls from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Hugh McRoberts Secondary. In addition to exhibition games, possible competition dates for boys are

March 15 to 17, March 28 to 30, April 19 to 21 and May 10 to 12, and for girls March 28 to 30, April 5 to 7, and May 10 to 12. As many as two teams from each of the boys’ and girls’ tryouts will be formed. Many of Richmond’s top high school players are graduates of previous RYBL rep teams, notes current co-ordinator Matt

Winograd. RYBL is also planning to host its fall/winter league jamboree March 2 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at R.A. McMath Secondary. Go to www.rybl.ca/ryblspring-rep-teams.html for more information or call 604-718-8060 to find out how to confirm your attendance at tryouts. –by Don Fennell

Don Fennell file photo Sockeyes alumni will face the Vancouver Canucks oldtimers at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Richmond Olympic Oval as part of Richmond Celebrates Hockey Day. The game follows the Pacific Junior Hockey League Sockeyes’ game versus the Aldergrove Kodiaks at 12:30 p.m.

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Richmond Celebrates Hockey Day Saturday

Richmond Atom C1 Ravens followed up their first place finish in league play two weeks ago by winning the Surrey Super Heart girls’ hockey tournament last weekend.

Atom Ravens playing with plenty of heart After going 8-0 to win the regular-season banner, the Richmond Ravens Atom C1 team continued its winning ways by topping the Surrey Super Heart girls’ ice hockey tournament last weekend. The Ravens engineered three wins against one loss in roundrobin play and then faced a

tough North Vancouver team in the final. Although they trailed 3-1 after two periods, the Raven offence ignited in the third period with three unanswered goals as Richmond captured the championship trophy. Coach Mitch Ward noted each player worked hard, showed de-

termination, and played a solid team game. The Ravens now prepare for the playoffs and then to host the Richmond Ravens invitational tournament over spring break. –by Don Fennell

What do a Big Irishman and Chinese New Year have in common? They’ll both be part of Richmond Celebrates Hockey Day at the Richmond Olympic Oval this Saturday, February 9. With the Year of the Snake arriving this weekend, Richmond Celebrates Hockey Day will kick off with a colourful Chinese Lion Dance performance on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Right after that, at 11:00 a.m., will be the Celebrity Ball Hockey Game featuring Montreal Canadien legend Guy Lafleur and honorary coach, the Big Irishman, Pat Quinn. A great way to kick off the new BC Family Day long weekend, Richmond Celebrates Hockey Day promises “all things hockey under one roof.” It is a day-long festival of every hockey activity imaginable under the Oval’s iconic, 2-hectare (6.5 acre) pine-wood roof. All activities are free with the exception of the Canucks Alumni game. Donations of non-perishable food items for the Richmond Food Bank will be collected at the event. Vancouver Canucks fan favourites Cliff Ronning, Garry Valk and Dave Babych will lead the Vancouver Canucks Alumni as they hit the Oval ice to take on the Richmond Sockeyes Alumni. Game time is 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 and are available at www. brownpapertickets.com or at the door. Partial proceeds from ticket sales will benefit Richmond KidSport.

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Ho leads team to Henry Cup table tennis championship by Don Fennell Sports Editor A pair of Richmond Olympians led their respective teams to the final of the Henry Cup Table Tennis Championship Sunday at the Richmond Olympic Oval. Andre Ho’s Bridgeport One team outlasted Mo Zhang’s squad in the final. “It was a big surprise to me that so many

Andre Ho, who represented Richmond at the London Olympics, led his team to top spot at the Henry Cup table tennis championship Sunday at the Richmond Olympic Oval. Don Fennell photo

top players from around B.C. showed up (among the 100 entries),” said Tony Shaw, who helped organize the event. “I think one of the reasons was that there was $2,600 in total cash prizes.” The talented players also drew plenty of fan interest, with Shaw estimating as many as 300 people took in the one-day event. The event also celebrates Chinese New Year, which officially begins Sunday.

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OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2 - 4 306 – 7671 ABERCROMBIE DRIVE BENTLEY WYND • LOCATION! LOCATION! • 2 BDRM, 2 BATH & DEN 1,700 SQ.FT. TOP FLOOR PENTHOUSE If value and location is what you desire then look no further. This 1,700 sq.ft. top floor penthouse is only step away from restaurants, library and senior centre, yet the property is situated away from the main roads. Upon entering, one will be immediately taken by the open spaciousness of this lovely home; it’s marble foyer, the elegance of a the formal living and dining rooms with oak H/W floors, marble gas F/P and cathedral ceiling. The open concept kitchen gives you the feeling of comfort and lots of working space, with an eating area and family/den room with windows overlooking the courtyard and lovely gardens. Age restriction 19+. Priced to sell at $479,900. FOR PRIVATE VIEWING CALL RICHARD TINO AT 604-805-3519. FAST FOOD RESTAURANT BUSINESS This is a well establish 40-seat fast food restaurant which serves breakfast and lunch. It has computer and internet service, lotto and keno centre, coffee shop and is well situated on the main street of Tsawwassen in a high traffic area. Total area 1,687 sq.ft. Suitable for first time business owner, small family and new immigrants. This business offers great potential and steady revenue. Owner will view all offers. Priced to sell at $129,999. FOR PRIVATE VIEWING CALL RICHARD TINO AT 604-805-3519.

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#213-10180 Ryan Road Popular complex! adult oriented 19+ complex located on South Ann Park close to shopping & all amenities. Spacious 2nd floor corner unit Recently renovated with newer appliances, updated kitchen & bath, painted cabinets & new countertops, new electric fireplace, west exposed balcony, well manage complex, healthy contingency fund! lnsuite laundry, Heat, hot water & utilities’ included in strata fee, Secured parking & bonus storage locker across hall No pets. Must see.

SOLD

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Just Listed! Like New! Corner unit with wrap around patio next to farmland. Beautiful 2 story, 2 bedroom w/ 2.5 baths. 1,007 sq.ft. Granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, maple cabinets, Carpet/laminate flooring, gas fireplace. Quiet location, short walk to Steveston Village, South dyke walk, organic grocery, coffee bakery, restaurants, wine bar, library, community centre and shops with more exciting retail coming soon. 2 secure underground parking stalls. OPEN SATURDAY 1:30-3:00 #58-6300 London Rd.

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102-9300 GlenAcres Dr. • $196,900 305-9399 Tomicki Ave. • $369,000 Large 1 bedroom Just listed! unit. Many recent updates includes doubleglazed windows & custom sliding door, laminate flooring with ceramic tiles in bathroom, new appliances, countertops, kitchen backsplash, bathtub surround & doors. End unit with huge west facing balcony. Amenities include outdoor pool, guest suites, workshop, rec room, gym & sauna. Well maintained building. Quiet residential area close to Walter Lee Elementary, transit, shopping and South Arm Community Centre. For more information, call 604.505.5535.

2 bedroom 2 bathroom unit in Cambridge Park built by Polygon. West facing unit features a striking West Coast Contemporary design and layout. Other features include stainless steel appliances, gas stove, balcony, 1 parking stall. No HST and 2-510 warranty. Also included is a private clubhouse with a host of resort -style amenities, new parks and roads. Conveniently located close to Garden City & Cambie, Aberdeen Shopping Center, and schools. Priced to sell! For more information, call 604.505.4163

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JN Burnett Breakers held on for a 74-73 victory over the RA McMath Wildcats Wednesday at Burnett Secondary to secure top spot in the Richmond senior high school boys’ basketball league. The playoffs tip off next week, also at Burnett. Don Fennell photo

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INDEX IN BRIEF FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS . . . . . . . . . 1-8 COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS . . . . 9-57 TRAVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-76 CHILDREN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80-98 EMPLOYMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102-198 BUSINESS SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . 203-387 PETS & LIVESTOCK . . . . . . . . . . . 453-483 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE . . . . . . 503-587 REAL ESTATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 603-696 RENTALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 703-757 AUTOMOTIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 804-862 MARINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 903-920

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LEDERER, Jeanne 1933-2013 passed away peacefully in her sleep in White Rock on January 26, 2013. Survived by her husband Gerald, daughter Gina (Gary), son Michael, 2 granddaughters and 3 grandsons. Jeanne was from Wissembourg, France and was a hard worker, a beautiful singer and a generous woman who loved her animals. Sadly we miss her and try not to grieve, a little while longer and we too must leave, to meet her on that beautiful beach shore, where parting’s unknown and life’s evermore. No service by request. Donations to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.

Hallmark’s two vibrant Abbotsford retirement communities have an opening for a full-time Hospitality Coordinator. Supervisory and management exp. excellent verbal and written communication skills, and good organizational and time management skills are essential. S/he must be a flexible, motivated team player with strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to mediate high pressure situations. Must be detail and task-oriented and able to confidently coach a committed staff team, inspiring and guiding as needed. Must have a clear understanding of food handling and sanitation requirements. A basic understanding of food purchasing and inventory management is preferred, as is a thorough understanding of dining room service. Computer skills are key. A heart for seniors is essential, as well as a strong identification with Hallmark’s vision and mission. Please drop resume off at Hallmark on the Park at 3055 Princess St., Abbotsford, BC Attention: LINDA www.hallmarkretirement.ca

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BUILDING Blocks Licensed daycare has 2 full time spaces available for 2 - 6 year old. Daycare has a preschool morning program. 2 staff members both early childhood education certified.Operated for 23 years.Located walking distance to parks, elementary school and community hall.Inquiries call 604-273-7199 Monday - Friday 7:30 - 5:30

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Junior Intermediate Accounts Receivable Clerk F/T at Vtech, Richmond. For full details, visit www.vtechcanada.com and email resumes to jobs@vtech.ca No phones calls please.

MARKETING MANAGER Begonia Food Service Ltd. has a F/T Marketing Manager opportunity. Responsibilities will include developing & directing marketing functions for the assigned brands to grow the company’s presence in the market. • Analysis of pricing, marketing strategies, and event planning • Design prints advertising, brochures, website updates, etc. • Implement advertising and promotional activities • Leadership and guidance • Manage a marketing budget • Work with the buying teams with the marketing strategy Requirements: • At least 1 - 2 years experience in food service franchise marketing is a must • Excellent attention to detail and strong oral and written communication skills • Energetic, creative & hands on • Proficient in MS Office and creative design software or the ability to learn quickly

Base salary is $36,000 + performance bonus (20% of yearly net proceeds) Send your resumes to Henry Cui by email: cuish2@yahoo.ca or by fax: 604-988-8398

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TEAM DRIVERS required for regular USA runs. Must have 2 years mountain and highway experience and a clean drivers abstract. $22.50 per hour. Fax resume to Nasho Trucking at 604-558-3213

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TEAM DRIVERS required for regular USA runs. Must have 2 years mountain and highway experience and a clean drivers abstract. $22.50 per hour. Fax resume to Blue Trans Logistics at 604-558-3213.

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BC & AB DRIVERS; Single Co. or Owner Operators WE ARE HIRING! Permanent positions open. Lots of miles, great pay and benefits package. New equipment with lease opportunity EXPAND YOUR CAREER! Contact: George Costello PH: 1-877-914-0001 WWW.TRANSX.COM

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Advertising Sales Representative The Surrey Leader has an opening for an experienced Advertising Sales Representative. By joining the number one community newspaper serving Surrey/North Delta, you can realize your full potential while contributing to one of the fastest growing communities in Canada. The team environment at The Leader will inspire you to the highest level of customer partnership and reward your motivated approach to excellence. The ideal candidate will have experience, be a strong communicator, well organized, self motivated and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. A car and a valid driver’s license is required. The Leader is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private independent newspaper company with more than 100 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii. Send your resume with cover letter by February 8th, 2013. Jim Mihaly publisher@surreyleader.com The Surrey Leader #200-5450 152nd Street, Surrey, BC V3S 5J9 www.blackpress.ca

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Finding it difficult to decide on which area to advertise in?

604-244-9153

320 283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

PLACING & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 34 Years Exp. Free Estimates.

ALWAYS GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs, 20 yrs exp. Rain or shine.7dys/wk.Simon 604-230-0627

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

COMPLETE Handyman Services. Tile, drywall, carpentry, paint, flooring. All repairs. Dan 604-761-9717

DRYWALL DRYWALL

Reliable Work - Res. & Comm.

Mike 604-789-5268

HELP WANTED

NEW & REPAIR. Bath & Kitch, flrs, tiles, moulding, dry-wall, painting, plumbing, wiring. Job guaranteed. WCB ins. Patrick 778-863-7100.

130

HELP WANTED

Kids and Adults Needed Papers are delivered to your door. No need to insert flyers either! Deliver 2x week, Wednesdays and Fridays, right in your neighbourhood. Call our circulation department for information.

Call Roya 604-247-3710

Call JR 604-247-3712

or email us at circulation@richmondreview.com

Route

14301274 Cormorant Crt, Steveston Hwy 14401659 11000 Steveston Hwy 14303522 9000 Blk No 3 Rd 14302276 Cadogan Rd, Camden Cres, Pl, Kilgour Pl 14304052 9000 Blk No 2 Rd 14301210 Dylan Pl, Housman Pl, St, Spender Crt, Dr, Yeats Cres 14402440 Heather Pl, Pinewell Cres, Saunders Rd 14402451 Ash St, Pinewell Cres, Pl 14600511 Kingcome Ave/Pl, Kingsbridge Dr, Kingsbrook Rd 14303561 Alouette Crt/ Dr, Glacier Cres, Tweedsmuir Ave 14303523 7000 Blk Williams Rd 14303564 Bromley, Forrilon, Goldstream, Malahat, Waterton 14401645 Rosebrook Rd, Rosemary Ave, 8000 blk Steveston Hwy 14303521 Bates Rd, Greenlees Rd 15102032 Fisher Crt/ Dr, 4000 Blk No 4 Rd 15101027 Carter Crt/ Dr, Hayne Crt, Kitcher Pl 15102031 10,000 Blk Odlin Rd 14500436 Allison Crt, Allison St 14500461 Foster Rd, McMath Rd 15101017 Capella Dr , Capella Pl 14402470 Bissett Dr, Pl

52 92 59 31 67 110 91 54 181 45 112 100 112 68 93 80 74 35 43 85 63

no-hassle Service Backed by Professional Installation and our no-nonsense Home Improvement Warranty

Rona Building Centre 7111 Elmbridge Way Richmond, BC

CONCRETE & PLACING

130

Number of Papers

WE GUARANTEE

CALL FOR A FREE IN HOME ESTIMATE

Papers are delivered to your door. No need to insert flyers either! Deliver 2x week, Wednesdays and Fridays, right in your neighbourhood. Call our circulation department for information.

Boundaries

DBathrooms DKitchens DCountertop Replacement DEntrance Doors DFrench Doors DSiding DSundecks DLaminate Floors DEnclosures DCeramic Tile DCustom Mouldings DReplacement Windows DInterior Painting

BCCLASSIFIED.COM Classified Representatives can give you a gentle push in the right direction by utilizing current market research (COMBASE) to find out which markets will work for you. Call us 604-575-5555

GOAL CLEANING TEAM Lic/Bonded/Insured, Res/Comm Special cleaning packages available for wkly, bi-wkly & monthly Call 778-928-4647 or 778-840-6919

www.topdogloans.com 604.503.BARK (2275) DROWNING IN DEBTS? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1 877-556-3500

• ELECTRICAL • FULL PLUMBING SERVICES • HVAC GAS FITTING *Free Est. *Licensed *Insured 24hr. Emergency Service

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

242

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

C & C Electrical Mechanical

BLACK Lab Tractor Service. Excavations, drainage, mowing, rototilling, horse manure delivery. Call Rick. 604-278-7895.

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

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263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

Cash same day, local office.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

604-475-7077

Own A Vehicle?

188

ELECTRICAL

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

Borrow Up To $25,000

POSITION: Foreman, Heavy Equipment Assembly & Deployment. Supervises, coordinates, and assists with the construction deployment of water treatment equipment and convey technical instructions. Capable of working in a fast paced environment, detailed oriented, and work well with other team members. No trade certification required. Fax resume to : 604-324-0086

Kids and Adults Needed Run BC, AB, SK on a FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE!

182

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

IF you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1-800-587-2161.

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Class 1 Company & Owner Operators Needed

PERSONAL SERVICES

Wild and Crazy, Can’t Be Lazy

Required for Maple Ridge roofing co. Previous experience is an asset, not necessary - willing to train. Wages Commensurate with Experience. Fax resume 604.462.9859 or e-mail - hirooﬁngltd@shaw.ca or Call: Sue 604.880.9210

$100-$400 CASH DAILY

If you are Energetic, Motivated and have the desire to join a “Customer First Family”, we are inviting you to come grow with us. We are one of Western Canada’s fastest growing automotive companies and always looking for great people to join our team. We’re accepting resumes for all departments and all positions: Management, Sales, Service (technicians), Parts, Body Shop and Accounting. Interested in joining our team? Email Darryl Payeur at darryl@bannisters.com . Bannister GM Vernon, Bannister GM Edson, Bannister Honda Vernon, Browns GM Dawson Creek, Champion GM Trail, Huber Bannister Chevrolet Penticton, Salmon Arm GM Salmon Arm and growing.

130

ASPHALT SHINGLE ROOFERS

HELP WANTED

BANNISTER AUTO GROUP

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

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GET the BEST for your MOVING From $40/hr Licensed & Insured Senior Discount 778-773-3737

AFFORDABLE MOVING Local & Long Distance

$45/Hr

From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

604-537-4140

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555.

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

AFFORDABLE INT/EXT painting. 30 yrs exp. Refs. Free est. Keith 604-433-2279 or 604-777-1223.

www.paintspecial.com

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Bayview, English, Ewen, Gerrard, Hayashi, Moncton

195

14100232

2nd Ave, 3rd Ave, 4th Ave (Steveston)

14100230

1st Ave, Chatham St (Steveston)

14201154

5000 Blk Williams Rd

70 60

14202013

Gormond Rd, Jesmond Ave,

14202262

4000 Blk Francis Rd

14901162

Cabot Dr, McCallan Rd, Railway Ave

122 62

14901174

5000 Blk Blundell Rd

14901175

7000 Blk No 2 Rd

14902122

7000 Blk No 1 Rd, Tyson Pl

14902133 Bowen Dr, Gabriola Cres/ Gate, Saltspring Crt, Saturna Pl

MOVING & STORAGE

SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

125

14902054

3000 Blk Granville Ave

14901216

Donald, Grandy, Udy Rd

82 79

14903075

Johnson Ave, Pearkes Dr, Tolmie Ave

105

14903077

Richards Dr, Semlin Dr, Trutch Ave

14800084

Azure Rd, Gt, Christina Rd, Otter Pl, Tranquille Pl

112

14201133

Hermitage Dr

604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

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HOME SERVICE GUIDE M.S. MAINTENANCE & RENOVATIONS

and Iâ€™m a Nice Guy!

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GENERAL CONTRACTING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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21 Years Serving Rmd. Residential & Commercial Clean Courteous Service

C & C Electrical Mechanical

FREE ESTIMATES Joe 604-250-5481

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Hauling Anything.. But Dead Bodies!! MIN. EXPRESS PAGING SYSTEM Reasonable Rates 604-270-6338 10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Renoâ€™s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005

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374

TREE SERVICES

Tree removal done RIGHT!

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

â€˘ Tree & Stump Removal â€˘ CertiďŹ ed Arborists â€˘ 20 yrs exp. â€˘ 60â€™ Bucket Truck â€˘ Crown Reduction â€˘ Spiral Pruning â€˘ Land Clearing â€˘ Selective Logging ~ Fully Insured â€˘ Best Rates ~

PETS 477

PETS

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

SHELTIES 2 SABLE PUPS 1 w/ white body + spots D.O.B Oct 19th Loveable, sweet pups 604-826-6311

CLIPPER COVE

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Bachelor $850 1 Bdrm. from $980 2 Bdrm. from $1175

533

FERTILIZERS

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure $160/13 yds or Well Rotted $180/10 yds. Free Delivery Richmond area. 604-856-8877

548

Great Building Excellent Location Close to Richmond Centre, Canada Line & Much More! On-Site Manager, Pool & Sauna Included.

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MATTRESSES starting at $99 â€˘ Twins â€˘ Fulls â€˘ Queens â€˘ Kings 100â€™s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331 *NEW QUEEN MATTRESS SET* Pillow Top in Plastic. Mfr. Warranty Must Sell $200 ~ 604-484-0379

560

MISC. FOR SALE

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? SAWMILLS from only $3997 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS 752

TRANSPORTATION 810

TOWNHOUSES

AUTO FINANCING NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: ESTATE OF LILY HOLMES aka LIL HOLMES, deceased, formerly of 8851 Wagner Drive, Richmond, British Columbia, V7A 4N2. Creditors and others having a claim against the Estate of the late Lily Holmes are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustees Act that full particulars of their claims should be sent to the Administrator of the estate on or before February 28, 2013 after which the Administrator will distribute the Estate among parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims of which the Administrator then has notice. Administrator: Charles Richard Holmes, 2-4911 57A Street, Delta, British Columbia, V4K 3G6.

RICHMOND

BRIARGATE & PADDOCK

TOWNHOUSES 2 Bedrm + Den & 3 Bedrms Available Private yard, carport or double garage. Located on No. 1 & Steveston, No. 3 & Steveston. Landscape and maintenance included.

Call 604-830-4002 or 604-830-8246

FURNITURE

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778

Website www.aptrentals.net

To arrange a viewing, call Olga at 604.868.8968 RICHMOND, Super large renoâ€™d 3/bdrms. apartment. $1275/mo. 2 pce ensuite. patio. Walk to shopping & bus. Avail now. Call 604-275-4898 or 604-218-4804

715

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

RICHMOND QUEENSGATE GARDENS Conveniently Located Close to schools & public transportation. Spacious 2 & 3 bdrm townhouses. 6 Applâ€™s., balcony, 2 car garage, 2 full baths, gas f/p. 1 Year lease required. No Pets. Professionally Managed by Colliers International Call (604) 841-2665

RICHMOMD: Granville/No. 2 Rd. Railway Upper floor 3 Bdrms, 1200 sf., 1.5 Baths, N/P, N/S. $1400/mo + utils. Mar. 1. (604)275-1889.

736

MOTORCYCLES

HOMES FOR RENT

RICHMOND. Newly renod, 3 bd w/priv 2 bd ste down. Ensuite, F/P, h/w flrs, deck., strorage, lndry carprt Fncd. N/P. $2395. 604-833-2103 WEST RICHMOND. Spac. 4 bdrm upper w/priv 1 bdrm ste down. W/W, 6 appls, garage, fenced. Avail now. N/P. $1795. 604-833-2103

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THE ONE, THE ONLY authorized Harley-Davidson technician training program in all of Canada. Youâ€™ll work on all types of HD bikes. Quality instruction and state-of-theart training aids. GPRC Fairview Campus, Fairview Alberta. 1-888999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

TRANSPORTATION

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

810

2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

AUTO FINANCING

SUITES, LOWER

Canuck Roofing All Roof Repairs Any job big or small. Free Est. *WCB *Insured *BBB 778-772-1969

www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca 10% OFF with this AD

PETS 477

FIVE STAR ROOFING All kinds of re-roofing & repairs. Free est. Reasonable rates. (604)961-7505, 278-0375

356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

RECYCLE-IT! JUNK REMOVAL

â€˘ Estate Services â€˘ Electronics â€˘ Appliances â€˘ Old Furniture â€˘ Construction â€˘ Yard Waste â€˘ Concrete â€˘ Drywall â€˘ Junk â€˘ Rubbish â€˘ Mattresses â€˘ More

Recycled Earth Friendly HOT TUBS ARE NO PROBLEM! On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

627

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES! Older House â€˘ Damaged House Moving â€˘ Estate Sale â€˘ Just Want Out â€˘ Behind on Payments Quick Cash! â€˘ Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

PETS

BORDER COLLIE X, born Dec 5th, ranch raised, getting lots of atten. $350. Carol 604-316-4668 or email: carol@blackdiamondranch.ca CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES â€˘ DIFFICULTY SELLING ? â€˘ DifďŹ culty Making Payments? No Equity? Expired Listing? Penalty? We Take Over Payments! No Fees! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

CHIHUAHUAS, tiny tea cup puppies, blonde & white, M/F, 8 weeks, ready now. $700. 604-794-7347 ENGLISH Bulldogs, 8 weeks, 2 female, 1 male. Not reg. $1800. zsjerome@hotmail.com, chilliwack Lab/Shepherd/Rotti x pups, 3M/3F. vet check, dewormed, ready to go, $495. Call 604-864-1004. MULTI POM puppies, 2 F, 1 M, 7 weeks old. Ready to go. All shots. $550. obo. Phone 604-825-2271.

email: admin@richmondreview.com

CALL MELVYN 604.274.4758 OR CELL: 604.839.4758

FULL PLUMBING SERVICES

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Call George 778 886-3186

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1 BDRM bsmnt. $600/month Elec/hydro included. 5 min walk from bus stop. NO 5 + Blundell. (778)688-2648/604-278-6571.

#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

IRONWOOD Pets ok, 2 bdrm, 1000 sq.ft., 7 appls, N/S, refâ€™s, Mar. 1 $1400 + 50% utils. (604)241-4616. RICHMOND 1 bdrm suite near Cambie Plaza, bus, park & schools. Avail now, NS/NP, no laundry. $750/mo incl utils & cable. 778-855-9904 or 604-279-9904.

The Scrapper

RICHMOND - Hamilton area. Spacious 2 bdrm suite - Like New! In very quiet area. Avail March 1st. NS/NP. $800 +utils. 604-521-5347.

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

RICHMOND

1 & 2 Bdrms Available Immediately.

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

Located in central Richmond, close to all amenities & No. 5 Rd. Rent includes heat and hot water. Sorry no pets.

PITT BULL/American Bull Dog X, 7/mo fem, vet chkd, all shots, needs new home, $425. (604)825-1521

Call 604-830-4002 or 604-830-8246

Rescued cats fr overseas, $150. Dsexed, vaccâ€™nted. Fosters welcome. 778.297.4470, glauris@yahoo.ca

Visit our website: www.aptrentals.net

751

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

SUITES, UPPER

4 RD/Francis Quiet 3bdrm, 2ba, huge priv fnced bckyrd. New: roofwindows- kitchen - baths - appl. n/p. n/s. $1400: April 1. 604-716-1261 RICHMOND. Corner of Railway /Granville. Newly renod lg 3 bdrm. 6 new appls. Nr shop/school. NP/NS $1600/m. Avail imm. 604-616-3102 RICHMOND: upper floor, 3 bdrms, 1 bath, n/s, n/p. Lndry. $1250/mo + util. Avail. Feb. 15. (604)275-8699

752

TOWNHOUSES

RICHMOND, 3 bdrm, 1.5 baths, 2 car prkg, 4700 Francis. N/S N/P. Avail. now. $1550. 604-230-4778

DreamTeam Auto Financing â€œ0â€? Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-961-7022

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

Pursuant to the Warehouse Lien Act, all bottles held in storage at A Plus Transport for Can-Am Pack Inc. will offer for sale by close bid to recover outstanding amount $19,566.74. Goods are available for viewing at 140-2700 Simpson Rd., Richmond, BC. On or before February 28, 2013. All bids are ďŹ nal and goods not sold will be dumped.

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Visit our website to check out and register for hundreds of parks, recreation and cultural programs.

kudos

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Bikram Yoga was one of the Lansdowne Centre businesses that helped raise money for the Richmond Christmas Fund. Bikram Yoga Richmond co-director Leah Groves (right) presents a cheque to Elizabeth Specht, executive director of Volunteer Richmond, which oversees the Christmas Fund.

Kudos is a weekly feature showcasing announcements, achievements and good deeds happening around town. E-mail submissions to news@richmond review.com

Rotary Club of Richmond Sunset donated $10,000 to Richmond Firefighters for the Save the Children of Haiti Project. The presentation took place at the club’s recent Winter Wonderland appreciation dinner. Left to right: club president David Rogers, Winter Wonderland chair Magdalen Leung, firefighters Jim Dickson, Kirby Graeme and Cory Parker, and assistant governor James Westmacott.

Chang Poh received a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal from Premier Christy Clark. The Richmond resident was honoured for his work in the sports community.

Branch 291 of the Royal Canadian Legion recently held its honours and awards, and presented, among many others, its longest-serving veterans 50-, 60- and 65year service pins, to Donald Gordon, William Procopation and Ted Shale.

20th Annual Ethel Tibbits

Women of Distinction Awards

BUSINESS: Cady Xu Jana Yackel Erin Berkyto

COMMUNITY (PROFESSIONAL): Wendy Toyer Angela Soon Rosalie Walls Ella Huang

2013 AWARD NOMINEES COMMUNITY (VOLUNTEER):

YOUTH:

Magdalen R. Leung Mary Scott Clara Chow Donna Gillette Charmis De Boer Leora Voladarsky Beverley Drayton Louise Young Gloria Sweder Gloria Lauris Elkholy

Dayah Johal Emily De Boer Rosemary Cheung Ariel Tsai

SPORTS: Debbie Pyne Shirley Olafsson

ARTS: Elsa Rojas Marquez Annette Jakubowski/Heather Joosten-Fair

Tickets: $50 EACH or a table of 10 for $475 • Call 604.247.3700 • email: ethels@richmondreview.com

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