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Regional police force still needed, says councillor B.C. has reached an agreement to extend RCMP services for 20 years by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter B.C. has reached a new 20-year deal for RCMP services, but a local councillor said Monday a regional force is still the better option. “I still believe over the longer term, a regional police force would be more accountable and would give us a greater way of communicating and doing things differently than a national police force,” said Coun. Ken Johnston. At Monday’s city council meeting, civic politicians added pedestrian safety and establishing a downtown community police presence to the KEN Richmond RCMP’s policing plan for JOHNSTON 2012-2013. Johnston said he’s pleased with the city’s relationship with the local branch of its Ottawa-based police force, noting Richmond has one of the lowest crime rates in B.C. But the councillor said his preference still lies with a regional force. “It’s not going to happen tomorrow, it may not happen ever, but longer term that’s the direction we should be going.” B.C. has an agreement in principle with the federal government on a new RCMP contract, which would cover the 150 communities in B.C. served by the force. The contract is believed to still have opt-out clauses, under which any city could form its own municipal force or the province could form its own provincial force. John Cummins, the leader of the B.C. Conservative Party and former MP in Richmond, has promised, if elected, an independent review of RCMP services to determine if they adequately serve the province. Cummins said the RCMP management structure has become “inept and outdated,” and questioned how a federal police force can tackle international terrorism and also provide community policing in dozens of small and large B.C. communities.

Martin Lipman photo (courtesy of Canada Council for the Arts) Margaret Dragu, a Richmond performance artist, is the recipient of a Governor General’s Award in Visual and Media Arts.

Margaret Dragu nets Governor General’s prize Richmond’s Margaret Dragu ‘a national treasure,’ says Richmond Art Gallery director by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter

Richmond performance artist Margaret Dragu has won a Governor General’s Award in Visual and Media Arts, the Canada Council for the Arts announced yesterday in Toronto. Dragu, a resident of Finn Slough, is among eight winners of the prestigious prize for 2012. All winners receive $25,000 and a special issue medallion from the Royal

Canadian Mint. Throughout her 40-year career, Dragu has made waves with her art in numerous disciplines. She began as a dancer and quickly began working in other art forms to connect directly with the public, exhibiting in galleries and museums to nightclubs and strip malls. See Page 6

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Tram barn in the ‘deep rose’ red Councillors still mulling the hue of the future Steveston structure by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter

Martin van den Hemel photo The Lady Washington visited Richmond in last year’s Ships to Shore event.

Tall ships to join Salmon Fest Imperial Landing to serve as new host for Ships to Shore event by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Sailing ships are expected to join Steveston Salmon Festival’s attractions this year, as the city prepares to mount its Ships to Shore event in time for Canada Day. A mix of vessels are expected to sail into Steveston Harbour and drop anchor at Imperial Landing, where the city’s new floats— first installed at Garry Point Park last year— are now stationed. City council is being asked to approve $115,000 to help stage the event, scheduled

for June 29 to July 1. During the first Ships to Shore event last June, four tall ships arrived at Garry Point Park—Hawaiian Chieftain, Lady Washington, Zodiac and Adventuress—attracting an estimated 40,000 people over four days. City spokesperson Ted Townsend said this year’s event is expected to draw some of those same vessels, along with a mix of other sailing and historical vessels. “We will have a couple of ships that would be considered B or C class tall ships, probably,” he said. “Ships like the Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain, they may not be huge, but they certainly fit the bill when people think of tall ships.” Meanwhile, the city is still trying to lure a large tall ship here in the next few years. Negotiations are underway with two historic Japanese tall ships: Nippon Maru, which visited in 2002; and Kaiwo Maru, which visited in 2005.

Low-flow toilet rebates prove popular Overwhelming demand for low-flow toilet rebates has prompted city council to double program spending to $200,000. For the last two years, city hall has offered a $100 rebate for homeowners replacing older 13-litre toilets with low-flow models. City hall has processed an average of 880 rebate applications per year. But so far this year, 460 rebates have already been processed. On Monday Robert Gonzalez, general manager of engineering, told council demand has come from all types of homes—apartments, townhouses and single-family homes. “It’s also proving to be one of the most effective programs in reducing water consumption,” he said. According to a staff report, low-flow toilets can reduce a household’s water use up to 68 per cent, or 75 litres per person per day. —by Matthew Hoekstra

30 Under 30 cover had wrong photo credit The stunning photo of Emma Hansen featured on the cover of our 30 Under 30 edition had the wrong photo credit. Candace Meyer took both the cover photo and the inside photo. Check out her work at www.candacemeyer. com. Sorry for the mix-up.

To accommodate the largest ships, the floats would have to be moved back to Garry Point, but for now, the floats—stretching 183 metres—are staying at Imperial Landing. The city is now considering opening them up to non-motorized boat moorage—such as kayaks—and mulling the idea of allowing a commercial kayak company to use the space. Also planned is a six-month trial to allow small pleasure craft to moor on the floats for up to two days—at a cost of $1 per foot for each 24-hour period. “There are limited public opportunities for Richmond residents to access the river safely and for casual boat moorage in Steveston. The proposed program will allow greater access to the water as well as a potential revenue stream from moorage for the city,” said Serena Lusk, manager of parks programs, in a report to city council’s parks committee.

Will it be deep rose or dark burgundy? Perhaps raisin torte. All three are in the running as colours for a new tram barn—a $1.3-million project approved by city council seven months ago, with one decision left on colour. Councillors had quibbled with the shade chosen by Architects Birmingham and Wood, and asked staff to investigate the “appropriateness” of the colour. At a parks committee meeting Tuesday, city staff recommended the 2,800-square-foot barn be adorned with a “deep rose” colour. Staff contend the hue relates to the characteristics of the historic village and riverfront buildings of Steveston. It also fits with the colour of industrial buildings in the early 20th century in the Lower Mainland. Although the other options stay true to the historic colour palette used throughout the height of settlement in Vancouver, they’re “less compatible” for the project, said project coordinator Tara van Voorst Vader, in a report. The city is hiring a general contractor to build the wood-frame barn, which is scheduled to be complete by October. Once finished, the barn will serve as a museum for tram No. 1220—an electricity-powered tram that once transported commuters from Steveston to downtown Vancouver in 45 minutes. The barn will be built near the playground in Steveston Park and allow the tram to roll out on tracks for outdoor display.

A few tickets left for Ethels Tibbits luncheon With a little more than a week before the 19th annual Ethel Tibbits Women of Distinction Awards, there are fewer than three dozen tickets remaining for the fundraiser that benefits local women’s charities. The primary beneficiary of the Friday, March 9 luncheon at the Radisson Vancouver Airport Hotel is Nova House, a shelter for women and their children escaping domestic violence. Some 350 tickets have already been sold. Tickets are $50 each or a table of 10 for $450, and are available by calling 604-247-3700. The Ethel Tibbits Awards are named after the pioneering editor and publisher of The Richmond Review. She earned a strong reputation for her outspoken stance on social issues, including the internment of Canadians of Japanese origin during the Second World War.

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Senior dies after hit by car A 75-year-old woman who was crossing No. 1 Road on Feb. 16 during dark and wet conditions, died of her injuries, and became the second pedestrian fatality of 2012 in Richmond. Richmond RCMP Cpl. Sherrdean Turley said police received a call about the collision around 6:30 p.m. on that Thursday evening. The victim was not in the crosswalk, police said, and was crossing No. 1 Road just south of Blundell Road. A southbound vehicle struck the woman, who was propelled into the path of a northbound vehicle, which also struck her. She was taken to Vancouver General Hospital, and died shortly thereafter, Turley said. “At the time of the collision the roadways were wet as it was raining lightly, it was dark and the pedestrian was wearing dark, non-reﬂective clothing,” she said. Investigators noted there was a marked crosswalk just north of where the collision occurred. Turley reminded pedestrians to dress appropriately during the dark winter conditions, and to exercise caution while crossing the street. She also urged drivers to slow down during slick conditions.

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Dozens of friends and family gathered in Richmond earlier this month to celebrate an extra special birthday. Gemma Violet Neselle Bostik turned two on Feb. 18, and some guests at her party drove as many as six hours to see her at her Sesame Streetthemed party, which was a month in the planning. Despite a terminal neuromuscular disorder, Gemma has marvelled everyone in her life by reaching numerous milestones once thought beyond her grasp. “Gemma has had quite an amazing year, she has been thriving and surpassing everyone’s expectations,” wrote Gemma’s mother Amanda in an email to the Review. “A child that should be getting progressively worse has been gaining strength, motor skills, communication and movement. “We never thought it would be possible for Gemma to ever touch her feet and now she can get her toes in her mouth! We

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‘Eccentric and engaging’ performer honoured for her work From Page 1 Dragu couldn’t be reached yesterday, but in a video interview posted on the Canada Council website, the artist talks of her goal to involve audiences in her performances. “A lot of people who

might not go to art normally will run into art at the community centre, or some other public place like the mall or wherever and get to see art on the fly when they’re least expecting it,” she said. “There’s nothing quite

like sharing really deep change, a transformation of some kind, with an audience.” Described by the Canada Council as “eccentric and engaging,” Dragu and her many personas—Verb Woman, Lady Justice, Nues-

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tra Senora del Pan— comment on feminism, the environment and social issues. When she’s not performing, Dragu brings her expertise on body and movement to her work as a personal trainer at South Arm Community Centre. She’s also an instructor at Emily Carr University of Art and Design. In 2008 she exhibited at Richmond Art Gallery with Pam Hall. Margina-

lia: Getting Out of the House explored connection, community, feminism and domesticity. Richmond Art Gallery director Lynn Beavis nominated Dragu for the prize. In a statement, Beavis said she’s pleased Dragu’s talent and contributions to performance art have been recognized. “She has gained the respect of her peers and the many non-

artists with whom she works. She really is a national treasure and it is wonderful that she is being honoured in this way.” “This is a tremendous and deserved honour,” said Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie. “It’s a tribute to an incredible life in art that has been characterized by excellence, diversity and longevity.” Dragu was born in Saskatchewan, and worked

in New York City, Montreal and Toronto before landing in Richmond in 1986. Other winners of the Governor General’s prize: Geoffrey James, photographer; Charles Lewton-Brain, artistgoldsmith; Ron Martin, visual artist; Diana Nemiroff, art gallery director and curator; Jan Peacock, visual artist; Royden Rabinowitch, sculptor; and Jana Sterbak, visual artist.

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Civic politicians have approved a pair of housing developments set to transform the Capstan Way area of Richmond, despite the objections of airport officials. City council unanimously approved third reading of rezoning applications from Concord

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Richmond’s rich heritage is one of the things that make the community such a special place. It’s not often, though, that we pause and take special notice of the heritage treasures all around us. The buildings, landscapes, artifacts, and the people and their histories—all of them are rich resources of our collective past. The annual Richmond Heritage Awards recognize the special accomplishments of individuals and organizations who have contributed to preserving and promoting Richmond’s heritage. Anyone may submit a nomination to the Richmond Heritage Commission. The nomination could be for an individual or an organization who has enriched Richmond’s heritage resources in any way or contributed to those resources. Some of the ways an individual or organization may earn special recognition are: • by restoring, rehabilitating, maintaining or adaptively re-using a heritage building, its interior, exterior or other characteristic features; • by preserving or maintaining a heritage landscape; • by promoting local heritage; • by furthering the knowledge of Richmond’s heritage by relating our history or interpreting our past; • by advocating for heritage issues or promoting heritage awareness.

In addition, PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City intends to sell this portion of closed road area totalling approximately 251 square metres to Pinnacle International (Richmond) Plaza Inc., or its designate, for $350,000. Bylaw 8845 and the accompanying plans may be inspected at the City Clerk’s Office, 6th Floor, City Hall, 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC, between the hours of 8:15 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday (inclusive), except statutory holidays, commencing Wednesday, February 29, 2012 until Monday, March 12, 2012 (inclusive). Prior to the adoption of Bylaw 8845, any person who is affected by this bylaw may make their concerns known by writing to City Council c/o City Clerk, 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC, V6Y 2C1. Any written submissions must be received by the City Clerk no later than 4:00 pm, March 12, 2012.

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Pacific and Pinnacle International at a public hearing last week. Proposed are a series of high-rise and mid-rise buildings that would contain nearly half the 3,250 homes expected in the redeveloping area, near the north end of No. 3 Road. Airport officials, however, say the properties are in an area “incompatible” for new homes, citing Transport Canada land use recommendations on aircraft noise. Anne Murray, vicepresident of community and environmental affairs for the Vancouver Airport Authority, said the area already faces aircraft noise—and flights in and out of Vancouver International Airport are only expected to increase. “We do not support this rezoning application which would significantly increase the number of Richmond residents exposed to high levels of aircraft noise at their home,” she said in a letter submitted at the Feb. 20 hearing. As a condition of city approval, the developers will be required to pay for a future Canada Line station at Capstan Way. Concord is proposing to build a series of high-rises—stretching as high as 15 storeys— to accommodate 1,245 condominiums over 3.3 hectares (eight acres). Of those, 61 would be low-end market rental housing and 20 would be low-end market rental studio units for artists. Pinnacle International is seeking approval for a smaller project—200 units anchored by a 14-storey high-rise—as its first phase of a 1,700home vision.

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Changing face of Richmond subject of forum Richmond Art Gallery will host “Developing Richmond” March 3—a forum on the changing face of Lulu Island. Timed with the current gallery exhibition Fantasy Gardens, the forum will feature a panel discussion with four people: Terry Crowe, manager of policy planning for the City of Richmond; Kent Mullinix, director of Kwantlen’s Institute for Sustainable Horticulture; Harold Steves, city councillor; and De Whalen, a farmland advocate and former council candidate. The discussion will focus on how Richmond has changed, what is the Agricultural Land Reserve, the impact of land use changes and the former site of Fantasy Gardens. The event takes place Saturday, March 3 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate. Admission is free. Fantasy Gardens by Stuart McCall and Neil Wedman is an exhibition of drawings and photographs from Fantasy Garden World, an attraction built at No. 5 Road and Steveston Highway by former Social Credit premier Bill Vander Zalm in the mid-1980s.

City grants approved Forty-two community groups will net city grants totalling $625,402, city council decided Monday. Most of the cash— $530,637—will go to 30 health, safety and social service groups, including Richmond Addiction Services, Chimo Crisis Services and Family Services of Greater Vancouver. Another $94,765 will go to 12 groups providing recreation programs and community events, with the largest grant going to the Steveston Community Society, which acts as the trustee of fund serving low-cost summer programs in 14 facilities in Richmond. At Monday’s meeting of city council, Coun. Bill McNulty said for some groups, these grants are a “lifeline” and offer support when senior governments fail to. “Without what we’re giving them, they wouldn’t exist,” he said. “I’m not sure how long we can see the downloading or the lack of support at other levels of government. I think some things have to start changing around.” –by Matthew Hoekstra

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Alleged pet killer arrested by police Kendal Goheen facing nine animal crueltyrelated criminal charges by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter A convicted cocaine trafﬁcker accused of slaughtering his dog and two cats last October was arrested last week by Richmond Mounties. An arrest warrant was executed Feb. 21 against Kendal Goheen, who is facing three counts each of killing an animal, causing unnecessary pain and suffering to an animal and causing an animal to be in distressed. Goheen’s ex-wife Latia Del Riviero first spoke with The Richmond Review in October, and revealed that Goheen went on the murder-

ous spree not long after he lost his job at a local cabinet making firm. Del Riviero’s 70-pound boxer Maza, and two cats, Pepper and Liston, all died of brutal injuries during the Oct. 7 attack. Lorie Chortyk, general manager of the B.C. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, described the attack on the animals as “one of the most disturbing cases...encountered in recent memory.” It is truly horrible to think of the terror and pain that these animals suffered,” she said. “We can’t bring the animals back, but we can ensure that we do everything in our power to seek justice for them and to ensure that this doesn’t happen again.” Goheen has been released from custody and made an appearance in Richmond provincial court on Tuesday morning. Del Riviero said Goheen had been battling depression ever since being released from a U.S. prison on the cocaine trafficking conviction, which involved $450,000 cash and 150 kilograms of cocaine.

Some 500 students, teachers and administrators donned pink to end Education Week with bang at Aberdeen Centre.

Students perform anti-bullying flash mob Some 500 students, teachers, retired teachers and administrators from the Richmond School District put an emphatic end to education week with an anti-bullying ﬂash mob at Aberdeen Centre on Sunday morning. Dancing to “Without You” by David Guetta and Usher, the participants donned pink shirts to support the ﬁfth annual Pink Shirt Anti-Bullying Day today (Feb. 29). A video of the performance—students

practiced for weeks under the guidance of Anita Perel and Jheric Hizon from A-Star Dance Studio—had just over 340 views as on Monday morning, but in the span of a day, that spiked to more than 10,000 views. The video is available at: http:// tinyurl.com/AberdeenFlashMob “Dance is a form of expression and this is our expression of support for pink shirt day and anti-bullying,” said Victor Lau, a Grade 10 student at A.R. MacNeill Secondary.

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City Board Steveston’s No. 1 Road and Moncton Street intersection How the new pedestrian priority “scramble” crosswalk works The City recently upgraded the No. 1 Road and Moncton Street intersection. The features of the new intersection enhance road safety for all users. • Exclusive pedestrian-only crossing phase that stops all vehicle movements and allows pedestrians to cross the intersection, including diagonally (pedestrian scramble) • No vehicle right-turns on red lights In addition, the City upgraded other Steveston Village intersections and reduced the speed limit to 30 km/hour throughout the Village. How to activate the scramble feature of the intersection The intersection has both traditional crosswalk buttons/signs and a new button/sign to activate the scramble feature: • Press the button below the new “Press for Priority Crossing” sign. The diagonal (scramble) crossing will only be activated by pushing the “Priority” button.

for you and generations to come The City of Richmond and Oris Consulting Ltd. invite you to attend the first public consultation meeting to consider the future of the Hamilton community. We are in the early stages of creating a Hamilton Area Plan Update which will consider revisions to: • residential and retail land uses At the meeting, • transportation, parks and open space policies there will be: Tell us your thoughts as we get started. Date: Time: Location:

Tuesday, March 13, 2012 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Hamilton Community Centre 5140 Smith Drive, Richmond

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• A brief presentation at 7:15 p.m. outlining the current community status, followed by a drop-in style open house where you can discuss options for Hamilton • An opportunity for you to provide feedback by completing a survey

• The “walk/don’t walk” indicators for pedestrians are located diagonally across from each intersection corner. A timer below these “walk/don’t walk” signs counts down the seconds remaining for the diagonal pedestrian crossing only (watch for a “flashing hand”).

In December 2011, City Council approved a process to update the 1995 Hamilton Area Plan. The Area Plan Update will include revisions that respond to current community development trends and public feedback.

• Other push buttons without the special “Press for Priority Crossing” sign are for activating normal parallel crossings only. Crossing diagonally SHOULD NOT occur in these normal walk phases. The same pedestrian crossing regulations apply as at other intersections.

On March 13, 2012, we will also launch a Hamilton Area Plan Update website which can be accessed through www.richmond.ca, www.orisconsulting.ca or www.placespeak.com. These websites will provide ongoing information on the Hamilton Area Plan Update process.

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EDITORIAL: Teachers’ strike will get worse The ongoing teachers’ strike, which thus far has mainly been marked by a lack of report cards and minimal co-operation between principals and teachers in schools, is about to get much nastier. The B.C. Teachers Federation will likely go out onto the picket lines. The BC Labour Relations Board has ruled that BCTF member may walk off the job for a maximum of three instructional days, with two day’s notice. Subsequently, teachers may withdraw all duties for one out of ﬁve days per week. The escalated strike action will be a result of the provincial government’s plan to legislate a settlement to the dispute. While the two sides have been bargaining for about eight months, there has been little movement on both sides and they remain far apart. The BCTF wants a 15 per cent wage increase over three years, which is obviously far too rich for taxpayers at the present. It is particularly out of step with other settlements between the province and other government workers. At the same time, the province has offered little in the way of incentives for the BCTF to modify its proposals. Its standard response has been that it wants a ”net zero” contract, and it’s up to the union to come up with potential cost saving ideas that would fund a wage increase.

Black Press ﬁle photo BCTF president Susan Lambert and Education Minister George Abbott started off on friendly terms at the union’s convention, March 2011.

Unfortunately, negotiated settlements between the BCTF and the provincial bargaining agency are very rare. There’s only been one, and that was due to the fact that the province was willing to offer teachers a good wage boost at a time when the economy was in much better shape.

The NDP, which brought in provincial bargaining in the 1990s, was no more successful in reaching negotiated settlements than the Liberals have been. The BCTF sees itself as above the fray of ordinary bargaining, and the structure of the union itself makes it difﬁcult to reach negotiated agreements.

Teachers do have some issues which need resolution. The province has dumped a lot of extra work on them, through changes to its reporting systems, and through an added number of children with special needs in many classrooms. Many teachers will soon be retiring, and the prov-

ince has shown little interest in offering incentives to keep good teachers on the job longer, to offer their skills in the classroom and act as mentors to young teachers who are just starting out. Unfortunately, the ones who will suffer through any escalated strike are students.

Most of us are in denial about where our meat comes from

Shades of Green Arzeena Hamir

ike many of you, I was shocked by the headlines in the newspapers regarding the Stanley Park goats.

But, whereas the majority of comments referred to the “horror of the slaughter,” my personal reaction was “What is the big deal?” I should preface this by

saying that I have been a vegetarian for almost 30 years and I continue to choose not to eat meat because I, personally, couldn’t slaughter animals to eat them. I understand that meat does not just magically appear on Styrofoam trays in the supermarket. Someone must butcher it first. At the same time, I do not expect everyone else to be a vegetarian. In fact, I depend on carnivores in order to eat. I grow all my veggies organically, with manure, so I need farmers to keep animals so that I can continue to have a supply of natural fertilizer. The majority of organic produce sold in the market is grown this way too. So I was a bit surprised at the reaction to the auctioning-off of these

goats. Yes, the farmer who initially promised to take the goats in and let them live out their lives broke a contract and for that he should be punished. But I found the reaction to this information totally over the top “What am I going to tell my children?”, teary-eyed parents asked. I turned to my six-year-old and explained the situation. “Don’t they understand the circle of life?” was her reply. I think she hit it on the head. The majority of us are in denial that our meat comes from living creatures and we try to “protect” our kids from the truth. Yes, the animals from the Stanley Park zoo were special. They had names. People felt con-

nected to them. But in a time where there are thousands of people living in poverty, why did our society expect that these animals should be fed, watered, and housed and never eaten? I’m not singling out the Vancouver Parks Board. We had the same reaction in Richmond when our rabbit population exploded and they needed to be culled. Victoria spent who knows how many thousands of dollars re-locating their rabbits to Texas. Why couldn’t they have been butchered and donated to food bank clients? Why not? Because we are hypocrites. We like our meat to be anonymous. Some animals are cute and have special places in our houses and

zoos where we faun over them, spend thousands on feeding them and even buy clothes and toys for them. Others are stuffed into barns and pens where they can’t move, are pumped full of antibiotics, don’t see sunlight, and we don’t complain. But maybe science can solve this dilemma. Earlier this month, Dutch researchers were able to grow muscle tissue in a lab. By the end of the year, they figure they’ll be able to make the worlds first lab-grown hamburger. Truly anonymous meat. Pass the ketchup. Arzeena Hamir is co-ordinator of the Richmond Food Security Society. Reach her at arzeena hamir@shaw.ca.

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letters A master of spin Editor: In a recent meeting of BC Superintendents Education Minister George Abbott apparently stated that he doesn’t like to hear educators complain that a class is impossible to teach if it includes more than three students with designated special needs. He went on to state, “I find that very discouraging.” Apparently superintendents applauded! Education Minister Abbott and his government have spent more than 10 years creating classroom situations which are increasingly difficult to manage by removing over $200 million per year from education funding that was ear-marked for supporting students with learning disabilities, special needs and ESL needs. To then describe his dissatisfaction and discouragement over hearing educators express frustration with these increasingly untenable working and learning conditions seems the ultimate in hypocrisy. If superintendents applauded this sentiment then it seems obvious to me that they have spent too much time in their very well-paid ivory towers and not enough time in their schools. Mr. Abbott is a master of spin but he is not a leader in the field of education. Gilbert Smith Richmond Teacher

Lessons from the Cherry Point refinery fire Editor: The Cherry Point refinery fire proved to the world how critical it is to have professionals in the business of working with jet fuel. Accidents are going to happen and whether this one turns out to be human error, mechanical or something else the end result of the incident was it was contained swiftly and professionally. The Cherry Point refinery has a great safety record and they even have their own team of firefighters who where first on the scene. Within one hour the fire had been diminished significantly and within 90 minutes no flames where visible. In contrast the non-profit

Grant money will go across Richmond Editor: We wish to clarify your report of the city grant allocation (“Richmond charities, non-profits get city cash”) to the Steveston Community Society. Each year, on behalf of City of Richmond partners in Parks and Recreation, we request grant funding to support summer programs in 14 facilities across the city, including eight community centres, seniors centre, art centre, nature park, arenas, Britannia Shipyard, and diversity services. Although it may appear on paper that we are the largest beneficiary of a recreation grant, we are simply the applicant on behalf of our peer facilities, and act as trustee of the funding. The city grant is distributed city-wide for many purposes including enabling low cost/no cost services, hiring support staff to enable children who require extra support, “free play” programs equipment, outreach programs and similar support services to the summer programs. Participating facilities have equal access to these resources, therefore the beneficiary of the largest recreation grant is “everyone”. Beth Ovenden, Vice-President, Programs, Steveston Community Society

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Art About Finn Slough returns March 8-11

The Grand Ballroom, 12200 Riverside Way, will be the site of a fundraiser for the Richmond Hospice Association this Saturday at 6 p.m. Dancing with the Richmond Stars is a dinner and dance event in which ďŹ ve locals will perform with the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best professional ballroom dancers. Tickets are available at http://tinyurl.com/ GrandDancingwithStars or by calling 604279-7140. Grand Ballroomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own Andy Wong, co-owner and principal instructor, will be among the performers.

The Donna Fishwick Piano Ensemble is presenting a concert tomorrow (Saturday) at Gateway Theatre. The group of young performers will play works by Chopin, Xian (Yellow River Concerto), Schubert, Dvorak, Sousa, Ravel and Liszt. The ensemble plays music for two, four, six and eight hands, for one or two pianos, making it a spectacle of classical music. The March 3 concert is presented by the PaciďŹ c Piano Competition Society. Tickets, $15 to $20, available at gatewaytheatre.com or the Gateway Box OfďŹ ce: 604-270-1812.

A popular annual exhibition showcasing the best art about a historic local slough is returning to Richmond Cultural Centre. The 12th annual Art About Finn Slough exhibition, from March 8 to 11, showcases paintings, wood works, ďŹ lm, ceramics, poetry and short written reďŹ&#x201A;ections about the Fraser River community. Presented by the Finn Slough Heritage and Wetlands Society, the showâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme for 2012 is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Celebrating the Current.â&#x20AC;? The cultural centreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lecture hall will host the show, which opens Thursday afternoon and runs to Sunday afternoon.

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OBITUARIES WALLACE Robina (Ruby)

MINNS, Dennis Michael June 16, 1953-Feb. 25, 2012 We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dennis, who surrounded by his loving family, lost his courageous battle with cancer at the age of 58. He recently retired after a lifelong career at the City of Richmond. Dennis will always be remembered as a family man with a big heart, outgoing personality and bright blue-eyes. He is predeceased by his father Harry and leaves behind his loving wife of 27 years Gayle, daughters Meghan (Kyle) and Carly (Rob), mother Peggy and brother Terry. He will be greatly missed by his family and his many friends. In lieu of flowers, donations to the BC Cancer Agency, Richmond Hospital Foundation or charity of your choice would be appreciated. A service will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 1:00pm at the Richmond Funeral Home.

Born March 2, 1924 in Vancouver, B.C. Died peacefully in Richmond, B.C. on February 24, 2012 after a long struggle with Parkinson’s Disease. Predeceased by her parents William Duncan Wallace and Robina Robertson Wallace, and her two brothers William Duncan Wallace and Andrew Wallace. Ruby never married but is survived by many nieces and nephews and their children. Ruby’s working life was spent in the employ of her father’s construction business, W.D. Wallace and Sons. Her passion was for golf, bridge and going to the Opera with her many friends. Ruby was a kind, honest woman with a great sense of humour, who lived her life her own way. Happiness knew her well and she will be remembered by all with only kind thoughts. Cremation without memorial service was at Ruby’s request.

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Star Fleet Trucking HIRING!! DRIVERS, FARMERS, RANCHERS & RETIREES with 2003 or newer 1-Ton duallie, diesel; pickups & 8’box to deliver new travel trailers & fifth wheels from US manufacturers to Canadian dealers. Free IRP plate for your truck and low insurance rates! Prefer commercial Driver’s License. Top Pay! Call Craig 1-877-890-4523 www.starfleettrucking.com

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ACCOUNTING/ BOOKKEEPING

EXP’D BOOKKEEPER reg’d with some background in office Admin, logistics, and accounts management. Skills in Simply Accounting, MS Word and Excel. English and Mandarin req. Salary $17/hr. Apply to: A Group Cargo Terminal Inc. by fax 604-278-8005. No phone calls.

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

LOST AND FOUND

1521- 56 St. Tsawwassen CLEAN OUT YOUR CLOSETS WITH OUR ”DOLLAR DEALS” bcclassified.com 604-575-5555

TRAVEL

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS to Every Hunter in BC! Advertise in The BC Hunting Regulations Synopsis 2012-2014 publication. Increased circulation 250,000 copies! Tremendous Reach, Two Year Edition! Contact Annemarie at 1 800 661 6335 or hunt@blackpress.ca

EDUCATION

AIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783 Become a Psychiatric Nursetrain locally via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements and some regional classroom delivery. Wages start at $30.79/hr to $40.42/hr. This 23 month program is recognized by the CRPNBC. Gov’t funding may be available. Toll-free 1-87-STENBERG www.stenbergcollege.com INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. Locations in Alberta & BC. Hands on real world training. Full sized equipment. Job placement assistance. Funding available. www.iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

HOME BASED BUSINESS We need serious and motivated people for expanding health & wellness industry. High speed internet and phone essential. Free online training. www.project4wellness.com

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EDUCATION

TRAIN TO BE AN Apartment/Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of graduates working. 31 years of success! Government certified. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-665-8339, 604-681-5456.

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HELP WANTED

Carpenter-Joiner

needed for Westeck Windows Mfg. Inc. $ 22.00 -25.00 hourly - 40 hrs. per week. Send resumes to 8104 Evans Parkway Chilliwack, British Columbia V2R 5R8, apply by email at westeckjobs@hotmail.com or by fax at (604) 792-6714.

Live-in-Caregiver Req’d F/T w/exp. to look after children. Supervision of kid’s activities. Taking care of general hygiene. Preparing & providing meals. Salary: $11/hour. Basic English. Punjabi is an asset. Contact: Kapil Email: kapilmalik82@yahoo.ca Ph: 778-991-9944 Location: Richmond, BC Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work? PLEA Community Services is looking for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite. Training, support and remuneration are provided. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door.

Make it yours. Call 604-708-2628 www.plea.bc.ca

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An earthmoving company based in Edson Alberta requires a full time Heavy Duty Mechanic for field and shop work. We require Cat Dozer/Deere excavator experience. You will work a set schedule for days on and off. Call Lloyd @ 780723-5051 ASPHALT PAVING Personnel Required: Paving contractor in the beautiful BC Interior requires paving personnel for all aspects of Asphalt Laydown. Applicants should have minimum 1 years’ experience in Highway, Commercial and Residential Paving, although candidates with construction experience will be considered for training. Please forward resume to paverswanted@yahoo.ca.

Be Your Own Boss! Attention Locals! People req. to work from home online. Earn $500$4500+ P/T or F/T. Toll Free 1.877.880.8843 leave mess. DON’T MISS this opportunity. 30 year manufacture expanding across Canada. Fencing, decks and docks. Expanding your business or start new. Email: info@friendlyearth.com; www.friendlyearth.com. 1-800-4659968.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

SERVICE MANAGER - Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta). Opportunity in a perfect family environment. Strong team, competitive wages, benefits, growth potential. Fax resume: 403-854-2845. Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.

UP TO $20/HR We need 12 CSR reps now!

PAID training. F/T Hours Benefits after 6 months Must be outgoing!!! ERICA @ 604-777-2195

WEBCO LEDUC - division of Sun Media, requires Full-time Heatset/Coldset 1st & 2nd Pressmen. 15 unit Goss Community. Competitive rates and benefits. Email resume: et@webcoleduc.com.

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HOME STAY FAMILIES

WOULD YOU LIKE TO HOST International Students?

Please contact us at: homestayintl@gmail.com

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

Use bcclassified.com - Merchandise for Sale 500’s

DIRECT SALES REPRESENTATIVES. Canada’s premiere home automation and Security Company is NOW hiring AprilAugust. No experience necessary. Travel Required. E-mail resume: kkurtze@vivint.com Visit: www.vivint.ca

LITTLE ONGPIN RESTAURANT looking for 2 cooks to start immediately. 2 yrs experience required in Filipino cuisine. Wages $14.32/hr. 40 hrs per week. Drop resume off at: 4093 - # 5 Rd., Richmond, BC.

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BUYING OR SELLING?

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES EARN EXTRA CASH! - P/T, F/T Immediate Openings For Men & Women. Easy Computer Work, Others Positions Are Available. Can Be Done From Home. No Experience Needed. www.HWC-BC.com WORK FROM HOME. Largest Medical Transcriptionist employer in Canada looks to CanScribe for 100 more MT’s. We need more students! Enroll Today! 1-800-466-1535 www.canscribe.com admissions@canscribe.com

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

Class 1 Drivers & Owner Operators BC & Alberta Runs Local O/O’s require TLS COMPETITIVE WAGES! Send resume & “N” print abstract Fax: 1-888-778-3563 or E-mail: jobs@bstmanagement.net or Call: 604-214-3161 Exp’d TRUCK DRIVER wanted for BC runs. Exc wages, benefits & equipment + weekends home. Fax or email resume & drivers abstract 604-513-8004 or tridem@telus.net TransX hiring O/OPS BC-AB Excellent Rates + Lease Program PH: 1 877-914-0001

Share our vision. Fransen Engineering is a multi-discipline team of specialists geared to providing superior frontline consulting engineering services. Our goal is to recruit, engage, and develop outstanding people with diverse professional backgrounds. If you thrive in a team-oriented atmosphere where everyone’s voice is heard, join us. Visit our website for detailed information regarding the following full-time position in Richmond:

• Administrative Assistant Provides support to the Office & Facilities Manager by assisting in the day-today activities of the administration department. Performs various administrative support activities and is backup to receptionist. If you would like to be a part of a team that thinks long term, please visit our website at: www.fransenengineering.com/fransen/careers.html or contact Doris Lam at dlam@fransenengineering.com or 604-270-7728.

THINK LONG TERM. THINK FRANSEN.

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HOME SERVICE GUIDE 24/7 HEATING & PLUMBING

CONCRETE SERVICE

• Water Heaters • Hot Water Tanks • Plumbing, Drainage, Gas Plumbing • Fireplaces & Conversion to Gas • Furnace, Boiler Repairs & Installation

604-275-8464 or 778-869-6288 Licensed, Insured, Bonded • Same Day Service

• Fertilization (packages available) • Hedge trimming & Pruning • Yard clean-up • Pressure washing • Gutters

Free estimate and free design.

Fully insured. Free Estimates.

CALL WEST:

BILL GILLESPIE ** COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL ** KITCHEN & BATHROOM SPECIALIST PLUS TIDDLEY THINGS

604-272-2809 or cell: 604-841-2479

MODEL/TALENT AGENCIES

MOVIE EXTRAS ! WWW.CASTINGROOM.COM Families, Kids, Tots & Teens!! Register Now Busy Film Season

All Ages, All Ethnicities

CALL 604-558-2278

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS Administrative Position Permanent part time position in pleasant working environment with full benefits. Hours 8-4, MonFri. Minimum of 3 years experience in data entry invoicing, pricing, invoice verification and customer service. Position requires attention to detail, accuracy and excellent telephone skills. Fluency in French would be an asset, but not required. Send resume to: Kief Music Ltd,

13139 - 80 Ave. Surrey,V3W 3B1 info@kiefmusic.com or Fax (604) 590-6999. No phone calls please.

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PROFESSIONALS/ MANAGEMENT

HOLIDAY Retirement is seeking pairs of motivated managers for our Independent Senior Living communities. You’ll have the chance to work alongside your partner, receive a competitive salary and excellent benefits. The ideal duo is team-oriented, with sales experience. Please apply on-line at www.holidaytouch.com or send resumes for both to myfuture@holidaytouch.com.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Free estimates (fully insured)

NO CALLS, please!!!

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

Required Immediately! Journeyman RV Technician for Kamloops largest RV Dealership. Jubilee RV Centre offers excellent wage compensation, medical & dental benefits, ongoing industry training and year round employment. Come join our team in sunny and warm Kamloops, where you will be appreciated, love our climate and enjoy all our outdoor activities! Please forward your resume to service@jubileerv.com Attention Steve Joyce - Service Manager

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Warehouse Positions Adecco

Richmond

has immediate openings for warehouse positions including unloading, order picking, receiving, and shipping. All shifts available. These are long and short term temporary positions based in Richmond and Delta. Own vehicle and the ability to pass a criminal background check an asset. Call 604-273-8761

Apply today at: www.adecco.ca and work the next day or in some cases the same day!

ONLY $98

SSL ENTERPRISES INC

M.S. MAINTENANCE & RENOVATIONS

•Backhoes •Mini excavator (rubber track) •Bobcats (forks/buckets) •Dump trucks

604-833-2103

•Backﬁlling/trenching •Ashphalt/concrete removal •Drainage •Retaining walls •Install concrete driveways/sidewalks

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Plumbing • Electrical • Woodwork • Drywall • Bathrooms • Painting • Handyman • Textured Ceilings • FREE Quotes Door Repairs: Patio • Pocket • Bi-folds • Shower Insured / WCB and I’m a Nice Guy! Mike Favel • 604-341-2681

CONCRETE & PLACING

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PLUMBING

GUITAR LESSONS

MIN. EXPRESS PAGING SYSTEM Reasonable Rates 604-270-6338

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

GET PAID TO LOSE WEIGHT. $5,000 For Your Success Story.Personal Image TV Show. Call to Qualify: 416-730-5684 ext 2243. Joanna@mertontv.ca. www.mertontv.ca. HERBAL MAGIC - With Herbal Magic lose up to 20 pounds in just 8 weeks and keep it off. Results Guaranteed! Start today call 1-800-854-5176.

HOLISTIC LIFECOACHING Do you want to apply the book “The Secret” into your life but just don’t know how? Find out the things that blocking your way in manifesting the life you desire. www.createacharmedlife.ca 604-277-3591

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ELECTRICAL

PETS

PRESSURE WASHING POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

DEMOSSING. Gutter Cleaning. Repairs. Roofing. Power Washing, painting, cedar ridgecap. Jeff’’s House Ext. 604-802-6310

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

JASON’S ROOFING

GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

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

CHIHUAHUA / MALTESE PUPS. $425-450. Vet checked, 1st shots. 2F, 2M. Abbotsford 604-866-8727. Chihuahua pups, tiny, 2 males, 1 long & 1 short, vet check, deworm, 1st shots, $650. (604)799-1919 GOLDEN Retriever puppies, born Jan. 7th, family raised, very well socialized, 1st shots & deworming included. Mission 604-820-4827. PITBULLS ~ PUREBRED. Ready for sale. $500. Vet ✔, 6 weeks old. Call 604-217-2983 PRESA CANARIO P/B UKC, black, ready. $700. Both parents approx. 120 to 150 lbs. Call 778-552-1525. TIBETAN MASTIFF puppies. P.B. 8 wks old. Ready to go. Good health. 604-302-5914 or 604-440-3650

HANDYPERSONS

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS new toilet, sink, bath tub, tiles. Best price, finest quality. 778-321-0309

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Auto Financing FREE CASH BACK WITH $0 DOWN at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-7920599 www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309. Free Delivery.

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MOVING & STORAGE

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

AVOID BANKRUPTCY - SAVE UP TO 70% Of Your Debt. One affordable monthly payment, interest free. For debt restructuring on YOUR terms, not your creditors. Call 1-866-690-3328 or see web site: www.4pillars.ca

ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020

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

From 1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com 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.

AFFORDABLE MOVING Local & Long Distance

$45/Hr

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

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539 Running this ad for 8yrs

WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com

LEGAL SERVICES

CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

RECYCLE-IT!

JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly • Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses & More!

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PLUMBING

Gas Fitter ✭ Plumber Furnace Boilers, Hot Water Tanks Hot Water Heat, Plumbing Jobs. Furnace cleaning with truck mounted machine

604-507-4606 or 604-312-7674

Date: March 3 , 2012 Time: 12:00 Noon Auction Viewing Dates: March 2nd 1:00p.m.-6:00p.m. March 3rd 9:00a.m. - 12:00p.m. Address: 14730 66th Ave. Surrey, BC (AROUND BACK) PARTIAL LIST ONLY Auction Details: As NEW Mac Tool Macsimizer Tool Series Chest (25k AS NEW) HUGE Snap-On Tools Tool Chest, John DEERE Skid Steer bobcat #317, Natural Gas Gensets, 3 large semi truck engines, Pipe Bender w/shoes 1.5”-2.5” , Honda Diesel Genset EX13D, Heavy Duty Truck Parts, 2 4500 w diesel gensets, 6 as new tool boxes full of tools, Gasket and Hollow Punch, Flaring Tools, Oil Filter Wrench Sets, Torpedo Heaters, Workshop Presses, Miller Welder, Ingersoll Rand Impact Guns, 2004 F-350 Crew Cab, rebuilt engine, with new chip, Hyster 50 Forklift, Hyster 2500, 4000 Clark Electric forklift, Toyota 2500lb Electric, Mac Tool Air Conditioner recharging unit, Landa 3500 psi pressure washer, pallet jacks, HYSTER 3000 Forklift, Pipe bender w/shoes 1.5?-2.5?, As New 2 5hp 3ph full size compressors, 3 large air dryers- 1 gates pc707 hose machine with dies 1ph - 2 , 1=2 miller 300 acdc 1ph wire feed machine with gantry feeder. - 1 miller 625 plasma assorted jacks - grinders floor jacks, hero airless paint sprayers with new lines and guns.- Snap on Mac torque wrenchs. - 1 10hp honda pressure washer. - asst Snap-On Mac wrenches sets. - 1 blue star miller 13 hp mobile welder. - 1 ph 100 amp high frequency welder. 1- professional grade pipe. - misc torches - safety equipment.). 1 peca 9 camera surveillance system with cameras. - 2 h beam trolleys. - misc parts bins. - various hand port-apowers, jack stands, jacks ETC.

(Subject to additions & deletions. Terms: VISA, M/C, AMEX, CASH 15% buyers premium)

604.587.5865

604-294-2331

www.recycleitcanada.ca #1 AAA Rubbish Removal 21 Years Serving Rmd. Residential & Commercial Clean Courteous Service

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

1ST CALL Plumbing, heating, gas, licensed, insured, bonded. Local, Prompt and Prof. 604-868-7062

On Site Truck Equipment & Tool Auction rd

SO MUCH MUCH too mention!!!

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

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PAINT SPECIAL

ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Christmas in March, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-593-6095.

604-537-4140

MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

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

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

PLACING & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 32 Years Exp. Free Estimates.

HEALTH PRODUCTS

PETS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Beginner-Intermediate 604-240-7918

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Local Plumbers

RENOVATIONS

PERSONAL SERVICES

173E

Licensed, Insured & Bonded

EXCAVATION

This Is A Real Opportunity to make over $100,000/year

careers@bsv.ca

HEATING SYSTEM SERVICE SPECIAL

604-868-7062

Call Darryn 604-339-5532

SALES

North Delta based international basement waterproofing and crawlspace repair company Basement Systems Vancouver Inc. is GROWING! You will run self-generated and COMPANY PROVIDED high quality leads and close sales. Must have home sales exp. OR come from the residential real estate, window / siding / roofing industries, home inspection, or home improvement industries. Must be able to access confined spaces to do your inspections for quotes. 100% commission based income, offering the highest commissions in the industry. We provide the BEST training, systems, products, and services in the business. We are the biggest and best. A valid Passport is required for travel to training facilities. Reply with Resume as a word or PDF document to

• Plumbing Service & Repairs • Boilers & Furnaces • Gas Work

COMMERCIAL ~ RESIDENTIAL

CONSTRUCTION • RENOVATIONS

IN-HOME SALES PROFESSIONALS

PLUMBING & HEATING

STEVESTON HOME SERVICES

RENOVATIONS

RIVER Road Cafe is hiring full-time cook. Working Loc.: Richmond. Req.:3+ yrs. cooking exp. with knowledge of Kor. food & high sch. completion. Duties: mainly prepare and cook complete dishes and perform other duties as req. Salary: $18.00/hr (40 hrs/wk). Apply:rrdcafe@gmail.com

Andy 604-908-3596

HANDYMAN

5 MINUTE EXPRESS PAGING SYSTEM PLUMBING SERVICES AT REASONABLE RATES CALL 604-270-6338

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778-895-0968 RMD

New fence installation • Gates & repair Rooﬁng repairs • Powerwashing • Odd jobs • Renos • Gutters etc. Painting interior & exterior

RJ’S PLUMBING & HOME SERVICE

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

A+ LAWN & GARDEN

We specialize in driveway, sidewalk, patio, foundation and retaining wall, all kinds of concrete jobs. We also do fencing jobs.

PLUMBING

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LAWN SERVICE

WEST CONCRETE

HIGH EFFICIENCY FURNACE – $2499 installed

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

REVIEW

FREE ESTIMATES Joe 604-250-5481

bradsjunkremoval.com

Haul Anything... But Dead Bodies!! 604.

220.JUNK(5865)

Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988

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CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

Out in front of business www.bcclassiﬁed.com the richmond

REVIEW

www.directliquidation.ca

OF PET THE WEEK

“VICTORIA” NEEDS A GOOD HOME WITH YOU!

“VICTORIA,” ID #252172, SF, DSH CROSS, 1 YR 2 MTHS Victoria is a quiet, petite and shy little girl who was picked up as a stray in Langley and is now awaiting her forever home! She’s a little timid at ﬁrst, but once she warms up she is a real love-bug and loves to play. Victoria would best be suited for a home with no young children, as she may be frightened by loud noises or lots of activity, and is looking for her second chance at happiness in a quiet and loving home.

TO ADOPT CALL 604-277-3100

SPCA Thriftmart 5400 MINORU BLVD • 604-276-2477

5431 NO. 3 RD. 604-276-2254

PROUD TO SUPPORT THE LOCAL SPCA

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Call Wendi today

604.649.9711

FEATURE HOMES OF THE WEEK

Book Club Shelley Civkin

#13 - 3071 SPRINGFIELD DR.

$419,800

ar from feeling like milk that’s passed its “best before” date, there are plenty of older women who celebrate their age and the wisdom it brings.

Great lovely 3 bedroom townhouse in popular Steveston location. Many updates including completely new kitchen, bathroom, ﬂooring, newer pain and more. Eating area in kitchen. Extremely well managed and maintained complex with proactive council. Walking distance to Dyke paths, charming village, schools and public transit. A must see home!

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$258,000

In I Feel Great About My Hands, a collection of essays about aging and older women edited by Shari Graydon, 41 women speak out about the joys and challenges of aging. Renate Mohr describes the book this way: “let’s call it an uplifting, thoughtful, Canadian version of Nora Ephron’s book I Feel Bad About My Neck.” Containing candid, humorous and honest reﬂections on life, this delightful collection ﬂies in the face of society’s

Sharon Manor. Spacious, Quiet and Private corner unit, limited to age 55 plus. Lot of windows through out and enclosed solarium. 2 bedroom (second BR can be used as den). New ﬂooring throughout. Loads of insuite storage, close to Richmond center and public transportation. Safe and Secure.

wneuman@remax.net

WESTCOAST

Visit www.wendihomes.com to view other HOT listings MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 518

BUILDING SUPPLIES

REAL ESTATE 625

FOR SALE BY OWNER

STEEL BUILDINGS FOR ALL USES! Spring Deals! Make an offer on selloff models at factory and save thousands NOW! Call for FREE Brochure - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.

REDUCED! 3Bdrms, 2baths, totally reno’d in & out, 6 new appli’s on 1.5 acres with year round creek. All Services. Burns Lake, B.C. Private. $125,000 firm. Call (250)692-3738.

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HOUSES FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE 627

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES The OLDER. The DIRTIER. The BETTER. Flexible Terms. Quick Closing. Call us First! 778.707.9647

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE

MATTRESSES staring at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

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HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

MISC. FOR SALE

Can’t Get Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1866-981-5991 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 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT. STEEL OF A DEAL - BUILDING SALE! 20X24 $4798. 25X30 $5998. 30X42 $8458. 32X58 $12,960. 40X60 $15,915. 47X80 $20,645. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS 751

SUITES, UPPER

NEED A VEHICLE? EASY FINANCE!! Low Payments! $99 Delivers 24 Hour Approval. We Deliver! 3,000 Vehicles to choose. Call Now! Marty 1-888-414-8042. Big Discounts! www.eagleridgegmc.com.

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TOWNHOUSES

3 Bdrms, loft, sunroom/office,1.5 baths, lots of storage. Within steps of Kingswood School, close to McNair, Ironwood and Transit. Indoor pool, sauna, jacuzzi. Avail. now. No pets, no smoking. Call 604-279-559

QUEENSGATE GARDENS Conveniently Located

Visit our website: www.aptrentals.net

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION

Close to schools & public transportation. Spacious 2 & 3 bdrm townhouses. 6 Appl’s., balcony, 2 car garage, 2 full baths, gas f/p. 1 Year lease required. No Pets. Professionally Managed by Colliers International Call 604-841-2665 STEVESTON South Townhouse 3 Bd ,1.5 bath 1400sq ft. end unit, bright and spacious, updated kitchen, bathroom, flooring. Storage room, 2 parking, pet OK. Westwind and McMath catchment. imm. available. $1750/mth Call 778-3889998

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621

DUPLEX/4-PLEX

TWO Brand new spacious, 3 bdrm, 2.5 baths half duplex. Considered one of the best design by City of Coquitlam. Call Kara @778-7555899 or Ravi @604-727-7284 to view.

2005 POLARIS Sportsman ATV, 700 twin, EFI, mossy oak camel, warn winch, front & rear bumpers, Easy-Off windshield, exc. cond. 1538km. $5500 firm. Chilliwack 1 (604)799-8533 2008 HONDA 150 CRF Dirt Bike Less than 20 hours operating time. LIKE NEW. No scratches. $2000. Call 604-845-1895.

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RICHMOND. Spacious, 1 bdrm, private, bsmt suite. 4 appls, storage, lndry, fenced yrd, parking. N/P. April 1. $775/mo. 604-833-2103

1-800-910-6402

www.PreApproval.cc

Claims Landlords Contractual Lien against the following persons goods in storage at: 4511 Shell Rd. Richmond, BC Tel: 604-270-8827

2006 YAMAHA APEX 1000, 4stroke, MLX Mtn. 163” x 2¼” track, reverse, comes with service manual. 1024 mi. Cheapest Apex/4stroke in Canada! $5900 firm. Chilliwack (604)799-8533

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> Eating Together Dinner at Steveston Community Centre

Eating Together in Steveston

reat food, music and laughter were all on the menu for the guests of the second annual Eating Together Dinner, hosted by the Steveston Community Society and the City of Richmond at Steveston Community Centre last Sunday. Over 100 people attended the event, which wrapped up Touchstone Family Association’s annual Eating Together Around Town campaign. “I think they really Amanda Oye enjoyed it,” said Jim Kojima, the president of the Steveston Community Society. The campaign had been going on for the week leading up to the dinner, raising awareness of the importance of families taking the time to eat together. “We believe in what Touchstone is doing,” Kojima said. The dinner proved to be a great way of bringing families together to eat and meet other families in the community. There was live music by Music Variations, pasta and salad for dinner, which was prepared by Steveston Community Centre staff and board members, and cupcakes for dessert. “Just about everything was donated this year,” Kojima said. This includes gift certiﬁcates that were given out as door prizes and treats for the kids. The Steveston Community Society tries to “contribute to things that are going to make Richmond a better place to live and play,” Kojima said. Amanda Oye covers the social scene. Reach her at amanda.oye@telus.net.

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