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Record number of Chinese Canadians on election ballot

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Riding boasting the largest Chinese population in B.C. could get first Chinese Canadian MLA by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter A record number of Chinese Canadian candidates are vying for a seat in a Richmond riding that boasts the largest ethnic Chinese population in B.C. Richmond Centre has never been won by a candidate of Chinese decent, and few have entered the race in the riding’s history. But on May 4, at least three candidates from the Chinese community will be on the ballot: Teresa Wat for the Liberals, Frank Huang for the NDP and Gary Law, who is running as an independent. In the last provincial election, in 2009, Kang Chen was the only Chinese name on the ballot. He won just 2.3 per cent of the vote, while Liberal Rob Howard easily won with 61.5 per cent support. See Page 6

Matthew Hoekstra photo A model shows off a design from Amroe Graham, a graduating Kwantlen fashion student, at a fashion show Wednesday in Richmond. Graham describes her line, Fusion by Design, as an “evolutionary folkloric remix of contemporary design and traditional ethnic dress.” See story, p. 7.

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A Richmond woman who completed the Boston Marathon four minutes before bombs exploded at the finish line said she’ll be back. “Absolutely,” said Tracy Marshall, 48, who flew home Tuesday night. “It’s almost like a sense of closure—just to make it right.” It was Marshall’s 92nd marathon and third consecutive Boston Marathon. A Vancouver school teacher and member of the Steveston Athletic Association, Marshall finished the race around 2:45 p.m. Monday with a time of four hours, five minutes. Suffering from a painful blister, she headed straight to the medical tent after crossing the finish line. “I hurried on along and thank God I did, because four minutes later, that’s when all hell broke loose.” Marshall was sitting in the medical tent while a doctor tended to her foot when two bombs went off. See Page 4

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Siblings unite for winning business venture by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter Five R.C. Palmer secondary siblings who were inspired by their late grandfather and his battle with diabetes, won the TYE Vancouver Venture Challenge last week, earning them the right to represent Vancouver at the international competition in Washington, D.C. in June. Maxine, Michael, Michelle and Monique— who are 16-year-old quadruplets—and their younger sister Celine, 15, came up with the winning business plan to design, manufacture and market the Kaya Band (pronounced k-EYE-uh), a high-tech device targetting the estimated 41 million diagnosed diabetics between the ages of 15 and 55 who use smartphones. The Kaya Band is a non-invasive glucosemonitoring system that will incorporate a special tattoo-like sensor that’s half the size of a postage stamp, electronics-laden wristband, and both apps and a website, in what the siblings refer to as an ecosystem. Following several weeks of being mentored about business by the best in the business—including Vik Khanna, Rattan Bagga and Richmond’s Amit Sandhu—the participating students were split up into teams, and tasked to come up with a winning business venture. The Harjanis came up

with an ambitious plan focusing on healthcare, and brainstormed a technology that if it comes to fruition, could spare tens of millions of diabetics around the world the painful daily task of checking their blood glucose levels using pin-pricks. What’s even better is that the technology would be much cheaper than what’s currently available on store shelves. The siblings described their grandfather as a charismatic man who left an indelible impression on them with his entrepreneurial spirit, a characteristic their parents—who are in commercial real estate—also share. Born and raised in Indonesia, the Harjani siblings moved to Florida in 2006, splitting half the year in the U.S., the rest in their country of origin. But last June, the family moved to Richmond after an earlier visit left them speechless. “It was love at first sight,” said Celine, referring to the environment, the people and the inclusive culture with representation from the entire globe.“The view is absolutely beautiful and the people are too.” For their TYE Vancouver Venture Challenge, they dubbed themselves C4M, which stands for Care 4 Mankind, and developed the idea of the Kaya Band. Kaya means rich and prosperous in Indonesian, but also means pure in Greek. Celine explained that the non-invasive glucosemonitoring technology

Martin van den Hemel photo R.C. Palmer Secondary’s Celine, Maxine, Michael, Michelle and Monique Harjani are off to Washington D.C. in June, after winning the TYE Vancouver Venture Challenge for their idea to build a wristband that incorporates a non-invasive pain-free glucose sensor to help diabetics.

already exists, but would be tailored for diabetics, and would be melded with the wristband, apps and website to create a comprehensive ecosystem that they believe holds the promise of being “revolutionary and gamechanging.” The sensor would employ near-field communication technology to transmit blood-content information t the wristband, which would then employ Bluetooth technology to transmit information to a smartphone. Their target is for their

product to cost $1 per day, compared to the $14 per day for other non-invasive tech available to diabetics. The sensors would be effective for 10 days, after which their accuracy drops, therefore necessitating replacement. They would be removed from the surface of the skin using makeup remover, and be hidden underneath the wristband, which would contain a battery requiring recharging once weekly. For the first year of operation, and to manufacture some 20,000 devices, would cost an estimated

$8 million, with about $1.5 million of that required for U.S. FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approval, with the remainder for the development of the app, the sensor and testing and beta-testing, they said. They will draw upon their own expertise to develop the app. They have developed more than 40 apps for the App Store and Google Play, including one that received 500,000 downloads. The Sir Steve Jobs fan app was created in February of 2011 to celebrate Apple computers’

founder Steve Jobs’ birthday, but was removed from further downloads following his death. Having already pitched their product to local investors and venture capitalists, the siblings are eyeing crowd-funding—such as Kickstarter which has successfully raised more than $10 million for the Pebble E-paper watch, and more than $5.7 million for the Veronica Mars Movie Project—as a realistic source to fund their dreams. The next chapter of their teenage adven-

ture will include a trip to Washington this June, which will give them an opportunity to reconnect with family who live nearby, while pitching their product and hoping for the best. With the inaugural international TYE event won last year by Vancouver’s winning group including two Richmond teens, one also from Palmer, the Harjanis know they have big shoes to fill, but will relish the opportunity to make their new hometown proud.

Besides developing apps, Harjanis are also ace golfers by Don Fennell Sports Editor While trying to come up with an ace in the app world, Richmond’s Harjani siblings are also attempting to master the links. Celine, at 15-years-old the youngest member of the family, and 16-yearold quadruplets Maxine, Michelle, Monique and Michael make up the entire R.C. Palmer Griffins high school golf team. “It’s great because we always have playing partners,” laughs Celine, who may be the best golfer of them all, having shot a two under par 70 at the U.S. Kids’ Golf World Championships at North Carolina’s historic Pinehurst course two years ago. “That was awesome,” she says of playing on the same course that has hosted several U.S. Women’s Opens. Celine was eight when she and her siblings began playing golf, first taking up the sport in their native Indonesia. They were also pretty fair tennis players, she notes, before dropping the racquet game to concentrate on golf. “I think we showed an ability right away because after a year at the driv-

agree that Ceing range, one day the owner line is probably of a club we the ace golfer— were playing ”she’s the star of at gave us free the five of us, at admission,” she least for now,” says. “We were says Michelle— competing in all plan to continue crafting major events in Indonesia and their games. won a few of “(Celine) has a natural talthose.” ent and is very Soon, Celine sporty,” continwas invited to play in the Calues Michelle. “But everyone laway Junior has their own Golf World thing. Michael, Championships the only boy— in San Diego, poor guy— upon which a loves Rubik’s family friend Cubes (he’s recommended she attend a The Harjani siblings make up the entire R.C. Palmer Griffins’ high school golf team. solved the 5x5 golf camp in Florcube) and is very summer, after falling in love with the ida. So in 2007, good at solving the Harjanis moved with their parents Lower Mainland’s natural beauty dur- logical problems. Maxine is very into to Florida, where Celine was enrolled ing a family vacation. the arts, and Monique is a natural brai“It was love at first sight,” says Celine. niac who gets crazy high test scores.” in the David Leadbetter Academy which American pro Michelle Wie also “And the people are amazing. EveryAll Grade 12 students, they’re honone is so nice.” attended. oured, says Michelle, to make up While the quadruplets generally the Palmer golf team. And though The family settled in Richmond last

all right-handed players, each has a decidedly different approach to the game. “Our swings are sort of similar, but while the girls are more conservative Michael plays a more risky game. He likes to go for it,” says Michelle. The girls average anywhere from 190 to 230 yards off the tee, while Michael’s drives are typically around 280 yards. Palmer golf coach Rob Brown says the fact the siblings make up the school’s golf team is pure good luck. “I walked into the office and all five of the kids were standing there when our secretary told me, you have to talk to them. They’re all golfers,” he said. Since Brown has taught only one of the students (Celine is enrolled in his Accounting 12 class), he’s still getting to know them since the high school golf season just began. “Celine is a top student, and they’re all super-friendly kids who’ve stood out in the way they’ve been able to blend into the school so easily,” Brown says. “They get along with everybody and are popular. But there’s also no question they’re go-getters.”

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Metro mayors aim to regain grip on gas tax nozzle Cash source for TransLink could go to regional district projects

by Jeff Nagel Black Press Metro Vancouver politicians want to retake control of how federal gas tax transfers are spent, ending an arrangement where TransLink automatically gets the money for transit upgrades.

Council Update City needs to build for our future By Derek Dang The recent debate over a possible new museum for Richmond has created Derek Dang considerable stir. Councillor It’s important to know that City Council has not committed any money or made any decision about the scope of a museum project. Council has simply indicated that a new museum should be added to a major building projects list currently being developed by City staff for our consideration. As Richmond grows and matures as a city, we are facing a long and costly list of new building projects, both to replace civic facilities that are outdated or inadequate and to build new facilities to serve our growing population. We need a wellplanned strategy to determine if, how and when these projects should be built and how they will be funded. At the top of the list are three critical projects: a new seniors’ centre, a replacement for Minoru Aquatic Centre and a replacement for the No. 1 Fire Hall at Gilbert and Granville, which also serves as the central

headquarters for Richmond Fire Rescue. The number of residents over the age of 65 has doubled during the past decade and will more than double again in the next two decades. Our existing seniors centre is inadequate to serve the growing number of seniors and their changing needs so it is essential we replace it soon. Parts of the Minoru Aquatic Centre are more than half a century old. It is rapidly aging and no longer meets the needs of the community. Swim classes and other aquatic programs are among the most popular services provided by the City, so it is important to meet that demand. It is critical that our community safety buildings can survive a significant earthquake so that we can rely on police and fire services in an emergency. Over the past decade, the City has rebuilt most of its fire halls and provided a new home for the Richmond RCMP. The final piece of this ambitious and important program will be replacing the No. 1 Fire Hall. The Major Facilities Plan is expected to come before Council in the coming months and will require lots of public consultation so stay tuned for more discussion on how we build for our future.

Until now, the TransLink board has decided how to spend the $120 million a year from the 10-cent-per-litre fuel tax that’s collected by Ottawa and returned to the region. “We feel that the gas tax should go to the regional district and then the regional district should decide which projects that should be used for, as long as that meets certain critieria,” Metro board chair Greg Moore said. Metro Vancouver faces billions of dollars in expenses in the coming years two new sewage treatment plants and a new waste-to-energy plant. Carving away some of the money TransLink gets could dramatically increase the pressure on the next provincial government to negotiate new revenue streams for TransLink. But Moore denied the Metro request is an attempt to “play politics” or that TransLink will necessarily lose out. “We might still choose that it all go towards TransLink, but we just feel there should be greater flexibility,” Moore said. He said the issue is part of a larger problem of how to deliver more sustainable funding for cities. The old arrangement of automatically funneling the money to Trans-

Link has been in place since 2005 and Metro politicians say it was fine when they also controlled TransLink. But that changed in 2008 when then-Transportation Minister Kevin Falcon replaced elected reps with a professional appointed board. Metro mayors since then have challenged the new board’s spending priorities and complained about their lack of influence. Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan argues TransLink has repeatedly done the provinces’s bidding by funding government priorities like faregates through the gas tax or its other assured revenue sources and then leaving more pressing transit needs like the Evergreen Line dependent on the mayors agreeing to raise taxes. “We have a very controlling provincial government that wants as much as possible to control the funds sent to British Columbia under the gas tax,” he said. Corrigan predicts friction over the issue may subside if the next provincial government also puts elected civic leaders back in charge of TransLink. Metro still needs provincial and federal approval to regain control of the gas tax transfers.

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30th annual awards dinner set for May 28 in Vancouver Two Richmond women are among 83 nominees in YWCA Metro Vancouver’s 30th annual Women of Distinction Awards. Cheryl Treliving and Linda Reid are both nominated in the nonprofit and public service category. Treliving is executive director at the Boston Pizza Foundation, and Linda Reid is a longtime Richmond East MLA now running for re-election. The YWCA Women of Distinction Awards honours individuals

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City of Richmond announces finalists for Richmond Arts Awards Eighteen finalists are in the running for recognition in six categories for the fifth annual Richmond Arts Awards. Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie will announce the winners at a special ceremony on Wednesday, May 8 at city hall. The annual awards recognize the achievements and contributions to the arts by Richmond residents, artists, educators, organizers and business leaders. This year, 94 nominations were reviewed by the selection committee to determine three finalists in each of the six categories. The resulting list recognizes well-established institutions and individuals as well as rising stars in Richmond’s performing and

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Recently a delegation of longtime residents presented a petition to city hall calling on council to regulate language on publicly-displayed signs. The group noted numerous examples of Chinese-language-only signs, which they argued were exclusionary and not welcoming, and urged council to insist Canada’s official languages take precedence. Wat doesn’t believe regulation is necessary, but said dialogue is needed. “There’s a lack of communication, a lack of dialogue, between those who were born and raised here and the new Canadians,” she said. “I think we do need to pay attention to (the) undercurrent otherwise it’s not beneficial to the city or new Canadians.” Wat said immigrants who employ Chinese-languageonly signs do so because they don’t know English. Without language skills, many new immigrants start small businesses catering to Chinese clients. “They are scared to serve English speaking clients because they do not speak the language at all. It’s not that they are prejudicing against English speaking people, it’s just that they’re not comfortable,” said Wat. “The local Canadians should appreciate these new Canadians who do not know the language and yet they try to make a living for themselves instead of getting welfare from the government.” Independent candidate Gary Law, 52, also believes the issue needs more discussion. “We should respect every culture. We should respect people,”he said.“At this point I would say more education rather than legislation.” Other issues in the riding are not unique to Richmond—health care, education, taxes—but some are unique to Chinese voters, said Law. “When I talk to Chinese Canadians, I would say most of them said crime is the No. 1 issue,” said Law, an RCMP corporal and Richmond resident.“Other than crime, they said taxes are too high, and the government right now is not very honest.” Frank Huang, a 49-year-old Burnaby resident running for the NDP, said the economy has emerged as a key issue for Chinese voters. “Most of the voters are concerned about the economy because there’s a lot of small business in this riding. They want to keep lower taxes for small business, and to have fair and very good environment for doing business here.” Huang, who resigned his post as editor in chief of Global Chinese Press before the election call, was born in mainland China and immigrated to Canada in 2001. He acknowledged the low voter turnout among recent immigrants, but said they’ll vote if they can identify with campaign issues, which he said also include an overcrowded Richmond Hospital. “It’s a right for them and also a chance for them to speak out,” he said. “I hope this time more Chinese Canadians come out to vote.” Other candidates whose names are expected to be on the ballot May 14 are Michael Wolfe of the Green Party of B.C. and Chanel Donovan of the Unparty: The ConsensusBuilding Party.

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positive message, reflects that hope and optimism that we are representing in the federal party also.” Frank Huang has an MBA in business, ran a small business, and before that was doing theme parks and tourism, she said, referencing the quality local NDP candidates.

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Election issue: Post-secondary education by Tom Fletcher Black Press

• The B.C. NDP’s biggest commitment is $100 million for a post-secondary student grant program, to be funded by a capital tax on large financial institutions. NDP leader Adrian Dix also promises $40 million new investment for skills training, to “increase apprenticeship training spaces, shorten completion times and improve completion rates.” The NDP notes that while the B.C. Liberal government touts its

jobs plan in ads, its February budget projects a $42 million cut to the advanced education ministry over three years. • The B.C. Liberals highlight a $75 million commitment for upgrading training facilities and equipment, on top of the $500 million annual skills training budget. The B.C. Liberals emphasize plans to expand vocational training in high schools, and encourage partnerships between high schools

and employers. Their platform also promises to develop “relevant training programs” for B.C. residents to work in the LNG industry. • The B.C. Conservatives promise to “increase

Parties in the May 14 B.C. election have highlighted their commitments to improve postsecondary skills training. The province faces a wave of baby boomer retirements, shortages in trades and industrial jobs, an increase in temporary foreign workers and under-employment of some university graduates. Trades and apprenticeship training is a major point of dispute. The B.C. Liberal-created Industry Trade Authority has increased apprentices from 16,000 in 2001 to 34,000, but the NDP counters that percentage completion rates have declined. Independent Contractors and Businesses Association president Phil Hochstein argues that with many more young people in the apprenticeship system, the number ADVERTISING FEATURE Black Press photo of graduates is at a record Skilled trades are in short supply for many industrial level. employers, while many university graduates are unPlatform highlights: der-employed. 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Friday, April 19, 2013

EDITORIAL: NDP’s race to lose

fter months of shadow boxing, the 2013 provincial election campaign officially got underway on Tuesday.

On May 14, voters will choose the next provincial government. That government, unless it is a minority government, will be in charge of B.C. finances and public policy for the next four years. At this early juncture, it looks like the NDP’s election to lose. The party is in a comfortable lead in all opinion polls and seems to have overcome the negative images it has had to grapple with in the past three elections. The party, under Adrian Dix, is sticking to a mostly moderate course, but a significant number of voters continue to have doubts about its ability to manage the economy and keep demands from

NDP Leader Adrian Dix (left) with MLA Jagrup Brar.

public sector unions under control. The NDP is historically and formally aligned with organized labour, and NDP governments elected in B.C. in the

past have had challenges staving off demands from unions. At a time when the economy is good, this is less of an issue, but it appears the B.C. economy is in for

several years of uncertainty — as is the case in most of the rest of Canada and much of the world. The governing B.C. Liberals has a big challenge,

with a large number of voters indicating they want to make a change. Twelve years in office is a long time for any party, and it’s hard to stay fresh and keep in touch with the many demands from the population while governing and making tough decisions. The BC Conservatives, led by John Cummins are an untried force. The party has put out a number of specific details about its approach to government, with an emphasis on resource development, ending the carbon tax and tax credits for regular users of toll bridges and ferries. The Green Party have a detailed platform as well — including a plan to boost the carbon tax. Voters need to pay attention in the next four weeks. The Richmond Review will have plenty of information for them, both in the newspaper and online, to help them make up their minds.

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he conditions were ideal for the 117th Boston Marathon, which is known world wide as the oldest and most prestigious of annual marathons.

As 23,000 runners from around the globe gathered for the 10 am start at Hopkinton, Mass., the excitement and anticipation of being part of something so grand, with such historical significance would create a giddy, celebratory mood as months of training culminated in that moment. And when the American anthem was played, followed by a pair of F16 jet fighters doing a low fly past just before the starter’s gun, if your adrenalin wasn’t shooting through the roof you weren’t human. Each runner had to

qualify to get in, creating a sense of privilege for being there, along with a heightened sense of camaraderie with those who would share such a wondrous journey to downtown Boston. En route tens of thousands of mostly female fans at Wellesley made runners feel like rock stars. About eight miles later Heartbreak Hill would be the final hill to climb before the last 10 km descent to Boylston Street. And nobody knew what pure evil lurked on the home stretch to the finish line. Nobody that is, other than the coward(s) that believed they could murder and maim the most innocent people who were there on Patriot’s Day to cheer on friends or family. At the first hockey game Wednesday after the bombings, a sign at Boston Garden read: “You picked on the wrong city,” which doubtless captures the spirit of Bostonians. Do the terrorists think they can stop the Boston Marathon after not missing a beat in 117 years? It won’t happen. Do they think Bostonians will hide from them? No. They’ll hunt them down relentlessly until they are caught and justice is served. This

is what the terrorists can look forward to. And the Boston Marathon will be bigger than ever. The bond between runners, especially for those who were there will last forever. The terrorists will be long forgotten. Three people died, including Martin Richard from Dorchester, who was eight years old and waiting to hug his father, Bill after finishing. At least 176 were hospitalized, including 17 critically injured. Several victims lost arms and legs in a gruesome spectacle of horror that was witnessed by many. What was supposed to be a celebration of health and fitness ended unthinkably about four hours and nine minutes into the race. Two loud blasts went off at 2:50 pm near the finish line on Boylston Street, just off Copley Square. Phone lines were overloaded as panicked viewers tried to contact friends and loved ones. Afterward, I emailed Kathrine Switzer, the first woman to run the Boston Marathon in 1967, at her Boston hotel. She shared her story: “It was awful. I had just finished a fivehour broadcast and left the finish line and was back at

my hotel when it happened, so I was safe and so was Roger (her husband) in the hotel press room. The hotel went into lockdown so we watched on TV and from our window. I am grateful not to be hurt but so sad for the tragedy and destruction of others. We will mourn the dead and injured. I also mourn the Boston Marathon and how it’s now been brutally disfigured.” Switzer adds, “The Boston Marathon matters in a way other sporting events simply do not. It started in 1897, inspired by the marathon which took place at the inaugural 1896 Olympics. It attracts 500,000 spectators and over 20,000 participants from ninety-six countries. Every year, on the big day, the Red Sox play a game that starts at the wacky hour of 11:05am so people leaving the game can empty onto Kenmore Square and cheer on the finishers. It’s not about celebrating stars but the ability to test your body against the 26.2 mile course, which covers eight separate Massachusetts towns and the famous “Heartbreak Hill” in Newton. It’s as much New England in spring as the changing of the leaves in

fall. It’s open and communitarian and utterly unique.” More than 2000 Canadians made the trek to Boston in 2013. The Vancouver Sun Run will take place as scheduled on April 21. Runners and spectators at the world’s second largest 10 km are being urged to wear blue and yellow, the official colors of the Boston Marathon, to show their support. In a Tuesday phone interview with Jamie Pitblado, Vice President of the Vancouver Sun and head of the Vancouver Sun Run, he said: “We are meeting this afternoon with the Vancouver police department and fire department for a security review,” noting that 46,000plus have registered for the 9:00 am Sunday start. Sunday’s London Marathon, plus marathons in Toronto and Vancouver in early May will be expected to announce heightened security measures. The runners will be there as always, more resolved than ever. John Moe also contributed to this article. This story hit close to home for Christine and John because they ran the Boston Marathon in 2005, with both having a close connection to Boston

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Loss of farmland is a serious Richmond problem Editor: Richmond is facing an important problem: the continuous loss of our remaining farmland. This will affect our community in the present and in years to come. It should be dealt with now while there is time. Our municipal leaders seem to be unaware of the seriousness of the situation. Is the B.C. Agricultural Land Commission blind to the fact that inappropriate fill is being dumped on good arable soil in the B.C. Agricultural Land Reserve? Or is it unwilling to protect farmland contrary to its mandate? Would it be for the lack of proper funding? Really? Does not the City of Richmond have a say on these matters? The courageous farmers who drove their tractors to Richmond

City Hall recently, and also to the constituency office of Premier Christy Clark, need our full support. They expressed deep concern as to the dumping of demolition and excavation material on productive farmland which, in the process, is ruined forever. It its irreversible. A good farmer is one who follows good farming practices and leaves his land in a better condition what when he took it. Would a bona fide farmer ever build a 30--food wide access road in the middle of his filed using 12- to 18-inch broken pieces of concrete? I read recently that an officer of the Agricultural Land Commission and a Richmond MLA said that this is OK and widely done in British Columbia. This is simply not true. There are plenty of existing munici-

pal bylaws and provincial regulations forbidding such actions. Why are they not enforced? Why? As a resident of Richmond since 1955, I have seen a rural community develop over time into a beautiful green city close to nature. In so doing, Richmond has been often recognized as a “model community, enjoyed by the great majority of us. However, this very enviable status seems to slowly slip away. A plethora of new buildings are sprouting up all around us. They require good control and inspection to ensure that everything is done right. In the same manner, our remaining farmland deserves the same degree of attention and control. John Massot Richmond

The sign language debate is a sign of fear Editor: I read with great interest the letters expressing concern and asking for a law banning Chinese-only signs. I am a Chinese Canadian who has lived in Richmond for the same length of time as I did in Asia. Although I was not born here, I had most of my education in Canada, so I consider myself both Chinese and Canadian. Back home in China, there are many cities with streets that are filled with English-only signs, English-only shops, and English only restaurants. As far as I know, not a single local citizen complained, although you could imagine they had absolutely no grasp of English. On the contrary, the locals embraced these businesses with open arms, thinking that they will add an exotic flavour and enrich culture depth of the city. Also, none of the locals have the slightest thought that the foreigners are "invading" their town. Rather, the local Chinese are very confident of their culture and believed that no amount of foreign business can alter the way of life in China. This is a perfect display of national confidence. People of China simply do not spend time on worrying about trivial matters like what language a business choose to display. They focus their

attention on more national or international matters. In a city as internationalized as Richmond, it is astonishing such narrow-minded people still exist. It is as if they were still living in the Victorian era and fail to see that it is the 21st century and the necessity to learn the Chinese language is more crucial than ever before. Moreover, the fact that a certain group worries about a totally non-existent foreign business “invasion” or felt that the Chinese-only signs are a symbol of disrespect is simply comical. The new immigrants have already enough errands on their hand to be taken care of, let along spending effort to disrespect their hosts. Maybe these people that spent too much time worrying could better divert their energy to a more productive cause. Raymond Lin Richmond

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Steveston development should proceed under maritime mixed use zoning Editor: More than nine years ago, public open houses were held City Richmond City Hall, which encouraged the public to consider and provide reaction to several ‘visions’ presented for development of the last B.C. Packers strip of special and waterfront land in Steveston , identified as Imperial Landing. Reactions of the public were gathered and documented by city staff. The first five Do’s were: a)Public waterfront activities including marinas, park extension and related public use; b)Expand green space and park along the waterfront; c)Maintain openness of the waterfront; d)Develop publiclyoriented commercial uses and residential uses not to exceed 2 stories on land or water; e)Expand public piers and related activities.

The first 3 Don’ts were: a)Do not build residential uses on the water; b) Do not develop 3 storey buildings; c)Do not overbuild the waterfront. During a December 2006 Onni open house, its proposal was reduced from an earlier 100 residential units, to 70- to 75. The public recorded the following comments: a) Need more green park space; b) Excessive density primarily residential; c) Parking concerns; d) More openness to the walkway. Under the maritime mixed use zoning as approved for B.C. Packers and sold to Onni in December of 2001, the ground floor areas were available only to businesses which met the criteria of maritime industrial/commercial support services. B.C. Packers planned to have only 30-40 residential units in several build-

ings occupying a land area of 37,460 sq.ft. In early January of 2007, Onni presented a Rezoning Application for Development of the Imperial Landing site. In discussion, it was recognized that at least from the late 1980s, a significant decline in the fishing industry had occurred, resulting in there being no demand for maritime related support business, such that the maritime mixed use concept would not be economically viable. Chris Evans, Onni’s Vice President of Development was quoted in the March 22, 2007 Richmond Review, stating that “Onni could proceed with the development under the existing rules, but believes that the maritime shops will simply remain vacant without a viable fishing industry to support it”. The rezoning application provided for a total of 69 residential

units. These were included in three buildings, three stories in height between Easthope and the east limit of the site, with two of them being parallel to Bayview Street. The western section of the site was designated for commercial/retail and included two buildings, two stories in height. In March of 2008, Onni Development (Imperial Landing) Corp. applied for a Development Permit based upon the original maritime mixed use zoning approved by Council back on March 28, 2001. This included six buildings, with four of these to have two stories of residential units above the maritime ground floor space, with a total of 52 dwelling units. The other two buildings were designated maritime only. This resulted in a significant 64% increase of 24,037 sq.ft. in maritime ground floor space and

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was a puzzling move, as Onni’s senior member had earlier been quoted expressing concern that the maritime ground level shops could remain vacant. What then was the logic of such a move and the questionable motivation for compounding the dimension of the problem? The development permit was approved by council on July 27, 2009. In August of 2010, Onni presented a rezoning application proposing towers of 10 and 12 storeys, to contain approximately 200 condominium units. After very negative public reaction, it was withdrawn. Following the 2007 and 2010 rezoning applications, options were presented and had they been given serious consideration, 64 to 68 condo residential units could have been included; building heights limited to two stories, but for a four storey north/south building on the east limit of the site; the southern outlook from Bayview St. was improved; an open green park/plaza area

between English and Easthope Avenues was included; Onni would avoid the maritime mixed use limitation on ground floor use; they would very likely have gained public support at the required public hearing. These did not proceed , as it seemed to be Onni’s way or no-way! In July 2011, it was really bewildering when Onni decided to implement the 2009 development permit provisions, which by their own judgement could result in vacant ground level maritime space. The six buildings have significantly increased the covered land area resulting in a total of 61,497 sq. ft. of maritime space. Four of the six buildings are three stories in height and include two stories of condo or townhouse units. All six buildings seriously limit a southern outlook from Bayview Street and there has been no commitment to a green park/plaza area open to the waterfront for public enjoyment. While trees and shrubs are being added around the site, along with paved

The development of this special piece of waterfront land clearly warranted a better outcome... and stone block surface areas, when walking along Bayview St. or the walkway, the dominant ground level ‘vision’ is of concrete and glass! What we have ended up with, demonstrates that Onni chose to ignore the recorded priorities of the public and have shown little interest in the importance which this historic waterfront site and the walkway experience had for the residential community and visitors. The development of this special piece of waterfront land clearly warranted a better outcome than the regrettable consequences of the questionable decision by Onni Development to proceed under the original maritime mixed use zoning. Dave Fairweather Steveston

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last year, and failed to declare a Vertu cell phone (which can cost upwards of $20,000), a Bottega Veneta card holder, wallet, messenger bag and belt, a MacBook Pro laptop computer, a portable hard drive, two Dior jackets and an IWC watch. To get these items returned, Liu will also have to pay an addition fine of between 20 per cent and 80 per cent of the value of the items seized.

Two Richmond men arrested in drug ring bust Guns, drugs, cash seized in what police are calling a sophisticated operation by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter Two Richmond men are among four who were arrested following what Vancouver Police described as a “substantial seizure” involving a network of drug dealers believed linked to the UN gang. Vancouver Police announced the arrests last Friday linked to the investigation that was launched last month. Officers working in the southeast district of Vancouver received information last month about a sophisticated group selling cocaine, heroin and rock cocaine. On April 11, Vancouver Police in

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More mayors oppose transit funding referendum Richmond mayor calls plan an abdication of leadership by Jeff Nagel Black Press Several Metro Vancouver mayors are blasting what they say is the potentially disastrous election promise of the BC Liberals to put any new taxes or tolls for TransLink to a regional referendum. Some of the outspoken critics, including Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore, have links to the party, but warned the move could thwart muchneeded transit expansion because voters hate paying more for anything. “The hypocrisy of this policy platform proposal is unbelievable,” said Moore, noting the province hasn’t hesitated to raise medical premiums and some tax rates. “It just doesn’t work, any way you look at it.” The issue was debated Wednesday morning at a meeting of the Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation. Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie called the proposed referendum “one more example of the abdication of leadership” by the governing Liberals on the question of how to refinance TransLink so it can build new transit lines. Brodie said area mayors have stuck their necks out to promote unpopular tax increases because they know improved transit is

critical to the future of the region. And he said Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts is right to worry that a referendum could split the region into transit haves who refuse to vote in higher taxes to pay for new lines to the transit have-nots. “It’s just a recipe for disaster,” Brodie said. “Going to referendum on a complex subject like this is an absolute utter and total mistake,” White Rock Mayor Wayne Baldwin said, adding it’s a “total abrogation of responsibility” for a government to suggest it. Despite best efforts to inform the public on any proposal, Baldwin predicts perhaps 20 per cent will bother to vote and they’ll be dominated by tax-hike opponents. “We need a solution, we don’t need political posturing,” said Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart, who predicted the pledge won’t be helpful. Meanwhile, Langley City Mayor Peter Fassbender, who is running for the Liberals in Surrey-Fleetwood, admitted some concern with the platform promise, while defending his party’s intent and urging other mayors not to overreact. “A referendum the way it is in a three-line platform statement raises a lot of questions,” he said, adding it doesn’t explain how it would be carried out. “Is that [referendum] question a dollars and cents question? Or is it a suite of options question? I don’t know. But the commitment is to work with the mayors’ council to de-

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Steveston Secondary goes on the block, again Developer likely to be selected by the fall by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter Google Street View photo Steveston Secondary closed after it merged with adjacent London Secondary in the 2007-08 school year to become Steveston-London.

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The district opted not to make the site available to developers when the land first went up for sale in 2006 following the property being declared surplus to the district’s needs. At the time, the district was required by the province to sell the land only to “not-for-profit corporations or public authorities.” Board of education chair Donna Sargent said the district will be seeking the right developer to take on the redevelopment project, and the district plans to assist the developer in pursuing a rezoning of the property by the City of Richmond from its current designation as school/ public use to permit multi-family residential construction. While the criteria for the successful purchaser includes three criteria, relating to community consultation, innovative vision and a quality legacy, Sargent said the overriding requirement is that the district maximize income from the sale. In a press release issued Tuesday, the district said: “The district is presently reviewing submissions to purchase the poperty and expects to make a decision shortly.” While the sale of the land must be completed by March of 2015, Sargent said the successful bidder would likely be selected by September or October. So how much effort is being

put into the sale of Steveston? According to a report to the board by secretary treasurer Mark De Mello, the sale of Steveston secondary’s site and ongoing capital projects is “consuming so much time of the existing facilities department staff” that the district was advised to reinstate the position of manager of facilities and planning, a position with a $100,000 salary. In 2007, the City of Richmond offered to buy more than half of the Steveston site for $17.6 million, with the remaining five acres being part of land swap with a provision that it remain green space. Sargent recalls that offer was rejected because it didn’t maximize the dollars for the land. The city is aware, Sargent said, that the property is up for sale again, but hasn’t expressed any more interest in the land. “They’ve been in the loop all along,” she said. Proceeds from the sale of the land would be used for capital projects, such as land acquisition or equipment purchase. Two other bids were received for the property: Progressive Construction offered $27 million, provided the land was approved for rezoning by the city; and Concert Properties offered $15.7 million as part of a profitsharing deal with a 1.3-acre park dedication.

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The study, which included a public consultation process, indicated that a formal framework for co-operation would benefit both organizations, as well as Richmond as a whole. As a result, Volunteer Richmond Information Services and the Richmond Community Foundation have officially formed a collaborative. “We see this as a chance to broaden our impact,” says Sylvia Gwozd, chair of Richmond Community Foundation. “Working together, we’ll be able to identify efficiencies and share resources, enabling us to achieve the best outcomes for the people of Richmond.” Though they will continue to negotiate a more formal agreement, they will remain separate non-profit organizations with separate boards of directors.

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Earth Day is a great teaching opportunity for parents

arth Day has been around for more than 40 years, and during that time, it has inspired millions of people to increase their awareness of, and their appreciation for, the environment.

Since the dawn of the 21st Century, people increasingly have adopted eco-friendly lifestyles and attitudes, and the continued embrace of environmentally friendly practices and principles has made the struggles of Earth Day pioneers, like former United States Senator Gaylord Nelson, more than worth it. Nowadays, children grow up learning about the environment in school and at home. For example, many households participate in their community’s recycling programs, and such households are raising eco-conscious children, perhaps without even recognizing they're doing so. While a transition to a more eco-conscious lifestyle might not be seamless, it's far easier than many might suspect and even easier for kids who have yet to develop a lifetime of habits that might not be so eco-friendly. With Earth Day on the horizon, the following are a few ways parents can get their kids involved in activities or lifestyles that benefit the environment.

Address Eating Habits Over the last several years, the opportunities to eat in an eco-friendly manner have increased dramatically. Organic foods have grown more and more popular, and parents can use this growing trend to teach their kids about the environment. When shopping for groceries, choose organic products that weren't grown with pesticides or harmful chemicals and explain this difference to kids. Shopping locally provides another opportunity for parents to involve food when teaching kids about the environment. Explain to kids that shopping locally reduces reliance on fuel because products don't need to be shipped, be it through the air or on the ground, to your community, minimizing fuel consumption. Teach conservation techniques Conservation provides another easy opportunity for parents to instill eco-friendly ideals in their children. Conservation is about reducing waste, so conservation techniques don't involve sacrifice. Instead, they involve being more responsible when it comes to using our resources. Parents know full well the constant reminders kids need when it comes to dental hygiene. But use these daily reminders about brushing and flossing as an opportunity to impart a lesson about the environment. Instead of keeping the faucet running while brushing your teeth, turn the faucet off and encourage kids to do the same. When they ask why, explain that this helps conserve water, and show them how it's just as easy and effective to clean teeth without the water running as it is when the faucet is on. This teaches kids that conservation is simple and often just requires minimal effort to make a big difference. There are additional lessons about conservation that parents can impart. For instance, when grocery shopping, always make a list before leaving the house and explain to kids that you do this so you don't have to make two trips to the store and waste the gas that the second trip would require. In addition, encourage kids to turn the lights off when they leave a room to better conserve energy.

Purchase recycled products Recycling is a practice that many of today's kids grew up with, and as a result, many of them might take it for granted, failing to fully realize the positive impact they're making whenever they recycle. If recycling is as natural to kids as breathing, then it's no surprise they might not recognize its impact. One way parents can address this issue is to purchase products made from recycled materials. A host of products are made from recycled materials, from the paper you put in

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East Richmond volunteers are getting dirty for Earth Day a huge outpouring of support with more than 120 volunteers registered. Our volunteers are from neighbouring schools, service, faith and corporate groups as well as individuals who want to make a difference in their community. The day’s activities include picking up litter from King George Park and the surrounding area, cutting invasive species and planting shrubs in the newly developed ‘Woodlot’ and readying

The annual Cambie Community Cleanup takes place on April 20. Since 2008 the East Richmond Community Association has held an Earth Day event that mobilizes its volunteers with activities focused on the environment and community involvement. The Cambie Community Cleanup will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the East Richmond Community Hall (12360 Cambie Rd.). This year’s event has drawn

the East Richmond Community and Preschool gardens for spring plantings. “The East Richmond Community Association is committed to our environment and our community,” says Tatiana Micenko, community development co-ordinator at Cambie Community Centre. “Through the Cambie Community Cleanup, our volunteers truly make a positive impact on the community of East Richmond.”

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Steveston-London to host Earth Day youth summit Saturday event to raise awareness of the environment by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter Forging a link between people and their environment will be the theme for the second annual Richmond Earth Day Youth Summit on Saturday, April 20 at Steveston-London secondary. The REaDY Summit is a youthpowered initiative to raise awareness for the environment and encourage residents to

adopt environmentally-friendly lifestyles. “Making a permanent change is only possible with the help of every, single person,” summit co-chair Jessica Liu said of the event next Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. “Our goal is for people to walk away with the feeling that they can make a difference; no matter how big or small it may seem to be.” The Summit’s organizing committee comprises youth from local high schools. “The REaDy Summit is a place where people can learn and connect with each other through similar ideas,” said event co-chair Jamie Ng. ‘ “People have thoughts on

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Metro launches election site Metro Vancouver has unveiled www.localgovernmentmatters.ca, a website where it’s quizzing provincial parties on their positions on municipal issues leading up to the May 14 election. The regional district hopes it puts more focus on the need for reform of TransLink, the need for long-term sustainable funding for transit and infrastructure, and other municipal issues member cities want the next government to address.

So far only the Green Party has provided answers, but the other main parties have promised to participate. “The board will not be endorsing any political party,” Metro vice-chair Raymond Louie said, calling it an “entirely non-partisan initiative.” The region says cities are profoundly affected by senior government decisions—such as new federal sewage effluent regulations that are forcing Metro to upgrade two treatment plants at a cost of $1.4 billion.

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Black Press named title sponsor of prestigious yacht race by Chris Bush Black Press Black Press community newspapers will chart a course alongside sailing yachts from across the Pacific Northwest for the Black Press Van Isle 360° 2013 International Yacht Race. With a race organizer in place, Black Press, the parent company of The Richmond Review, announced its sponsorship of the event Monday. Formerly known as the Cadillac Van Isle 360° International Yacht Race, the event, which starts and finishes in Nanaimo, has run since 1999 when Nanaimo yachters Wayne Gorrie and Janine Bell organized the competition and attracted 14 boats to circumnavigate Vancouver Island. The race has run every other year on the odd year since 2001 and has become the most challenging yachting event in the region. In 2011 Blast Performance Sailing acquired the rights to the event with Jeffrey Motley, owner of the Vancouver-based company, and his wife Sylvia becoming the race’s lead organizers. “They were looking for someone to take it over and it was one of those things where the sailing community really didn’t want to see the race disappear,” Motley said. “The long and the short is we decided to take it on and keep it going.” Black Press was asked to sponsor this year’s race because of the news agency’s ability to provide in-depth coverage both regionally and at a community level. Mark Warner, president of Black Press Vancouver Island operations, said he considers being given the opportunity to become title sponsor of the event an honour. “As our staff, readers and customers are residents throughout western Canada and the U.S.A., we feel it is important to invest and participate in the activities and organizations that make our communities a better place to live and play,” Warner said. “Many of us grew up on or near the ocean, and we respect the beauty and incredible experiences

Race organizer Jeff Motley.

it has to offer.” Motley and Black Press share the same goals to promote the race and the communities taking part, and enhance Island tourism. “What we want to do, if we can, is build the race to the same level as the (Rolex) Sydney Hobart Yacht Race in Australia where people wake up on Boxing Day and watch a sailboat race,” Motley said. The Van Isle 360° is truly an international event with two-thirds of entrants drawn from the Island and Lower Mainland, and one-third of contenders from the U.S. Pacific Northwest. Motley is also trying to make people aware of the world-class levels of competition happening in local waters, hoping they aspire to race one day. The big races are the drivers of the industry. “In the Pacific Northwest this is the race,” Motley said. “Where else can you have two weeks of summer adult camp, chasing everybody around the rock and just having a great time?” It can be a dangerous venture, too. In 2011, crews were hit with 100 k/hr winds in the Strait of Georgia and one craft struck a whale, shattering its rudder. For 2013, race organizers are providing a safety at sea course and at least two crew members certified through the course must be on each craft for each leg of the race. More than 350 sailors have been

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put through the course for this year’s event. The earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan in 2011 could be a factor on the west coast of the Island this year. An estimated 1.5 million to 3 million tonnes of debris is drifting across the Pacific Ocean that could land on North American shores. Heavier items are expected to arrive with higher frequency throughout the spring and summer of 2013. “One of most interesting aspects – and we don’t know how big it’s going to be – is the potential for tsunami debris off the West Coast,” Motley said. Karla Robison, District of Ucluelet manager of environmental and emergency services, will brief crews to the dangers and areas they might most likely encounter with large objects drifting off the coast. The Black Press Van Isle 360° 2013 International Yacht Race runs June 8-22. The dates are determined by the timing of slack tides during daylight hours in Seymour Narrows near Campbell River. “All the planning revolves around when there are slack tides so the boats can get through,” Motley said. Black Press reporters will be there regardless of weather, time and tide to record the competitive seamanship of more than 20 crews registered to take on this year’s challenge and showcase the communities supporting the race. “Good luck and fair weather to all the entrants this year. We look forward to following and describing on our pages your adventures around our beautiful Vancouver Island and the warm hospitality you will find in each port,” Warner said. “It truly reflects what we find in each and every one of the beautiful communities we are established in – a group of rugged and adventurous souls from the beautiful Pacific Northwest that test their endurance every day and have a lot of fun doing so.” For more information about the Black Press Van Isle 360° 2013 International Yacht Race, please visit the event website at www.vanisle360. com.

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A MONTHLY LOOK AT WHAT’S NEW AND NEWSWORTHY AT YVR.

YVR: YOUR GATEWAY TO SUMMER

DID YOU KNOW? YVR’S 68 AIRLINES SERVE MORE THAN 120 WORLDWIDE DESTINATIONS. Anchorage Glasgow

Whitehorse

Manchester Amsterdam

Fort McMurray London Edmonton Saskatoon

Calgary Vancouver

Regina

Portland

San Francisco Tokyo

Las Vegas

Los Angeles Orange County

Chengdu Shanghai

Palm Springs

Toronto New York Newark Washington

Chicago

Denver

Phoenix

Atlanta

Dallas Houston

Taipei Lihue (Kauai)

Hong Kong

Several of our airline partners are ramping up service for the May-to-September season, with some exciting new – and returning – additions to YVR’s roster of seasonal non-stop destinations. With so many options available, it’s time to dust off that passport and book a well-deserved holiday.

Detroit

Munich Zurich

Montreal

Ottawa

Salt Lake City

Seoul

Guangzhou

Paris

Minneapolis

Beijing

Frankfurt

Winnipeg

Seattle

Shenyang

Lighter, brighter days and slightly balmier weather can only mean one thing at YVR: our busy summer season is just around the corner.

ISSUE NUMBER 7 APRIL 2013

San Jose del Cabo

Cancun Mexico City Manzanillo Zihuatanejo Huatulco

Puerto Vallarta

Kahului (Maui)

Honolulu (Oahu) Kona (Hawaii)

Manila

Mazatlan

Varadero Santa Clara Montego Bay

Punta Cana

Dakar

San Jose Panama City

Sydney Auckland

FREQUENCIES TO KEY DESTINATIONS IN

LONGTIME YVR AIRLINE LUFTHANSA WILL

DELTA AIR LINES WILL OFFER DAILY SUMMER

CHINA WILL SEE A BOOST THIS SUMMER,

DID YOU KNOW?

SERVICE TO NEW YORK’S JFK AIRPORT.

DID YOU KNOW?

INAUGURATE SEASONAL, DAILY NON-STOP

WHAT’S ON YOUR RADAR?

with Air Canada and Air China both increasing

TOGETHER, YVR’S 2013 AIR SERVICES

Meanwhile, United Airlines will run daily flights

AT 20 MINUTES, THE SHORTEST FLIGHT

service to Munich beginning in May. Germany’s

WHERE WILL YOUR TRAVEL PLANS

Vancouver-Beijing service to 11 flights per

WILL CREATE AN ESTIMATED 345

connecting Vancouver and Washington, D.C.

OUT OF YVR IS TO NANAIMO, B.C.

third-largest city and birthplace of Oktoberfest

TAKE YOU THIS SUMMER? WHAT

week. Travellers bound for Shanghai will have

DIRECT JOBS AT YVR, PLUS SPIN-OFF

the pick of one of 13 flights per week on China

BENEFITS FOR THE RELATED TOURISM

Eastern, while China Southern will offer daily

IN SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA. DELTA AIRLINES

AIR CANADA

AIR CHINA

VIRGIN ATLANTIC and its summer service to

can chase winter south on one of 10 weekly

London Heathrow.

Air Canada flights to Sydney, Australia or five weekly flights to Auckland on Air New Zealand. AC

AIR CANADA

AIR NEW ZEALAND

VIRGIN ATLANTIC AIRWAYS CHINA EASTERN

CHINA SOUTHERN AIRLINES

DESTINATIONS WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE ADDED TO YVR’S NETWORK? FOR ALL FLIGHT DETAILS, VISIT WWW.YVR.CA.

RESIDENTS OF THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE

Europe-bound summer travellers. Prost!

UNITED AIRLINES

BACK FOR A SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR IS

VS MU

AND 25 MINUTES TO TOUCH DOWN

AND RETAIL SECTORS.

summer service to Guangzhou. AC

THE LONGEST? A LENGTHY 15 HOURS

promises to be the next hotspot for YVR’s

LUFTHANSA GERMAN AIRLINES

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YVR

INSIDER

Richmond Review · Page 27

Friday, April 19, 2013

A MONTHLY LOOK AT WHAT’S NEW AND NEWSWORTHY AT YVR.

YVR: YOUR GATEWAY TO SUMMER

DID YOU KNOW? YVR’S 68 AIRLINES SERVE MORE THAN 120 WORLDWIDE DESTINATIONS. Anchorage Glasgow

Whitehorse

Manchester Amsterdam

Fort McMurray London Edmonton Saskatoon

Calgary Vancouver

Regina

Portland

San Francisco Tokyo

Las Vegas

Los Angeles Orange County

Chengdu Shanghai

Palm Springs

Toronto New York Newark Washington

Chicago

Denver

Phoenix

Atlanta

Dallas Houston

Taipei Lihue (Kauai)

Hong Kong

Detroit

Munich Zurich

Montreal

Ottawa

Salt Lake City

Seoul

Guangzhou

Paris

Minneapolis

Beijing

Frankfurt

Winnipeg

Seattle

Shenyang

Lighter, brighter days and slightly balmier weather can only mean one thing at YVR: our busy summer season is just around the corner.

ISSUE NUMBER 7 APRIL 2013

San Jose del Cabo

Cancun Mexico City Manzanillo Zihuatanejo Huatulco

Puerto Vallarta

Kahului (Maui)

Honolulu (Oahu) Kona (Hawaii)

Manila

Mazatlan

Varadero Santa Clara Montego Bay

Punta Cana

Dakar

San Jose Panama City

Sydney Auckland

FREQUENCIES TO KEY DESTINATIONS IN

LONGTIME YVR AIRLINE LUFTHANSA WILL

DELTA AIR LINES WILL OFFER DAILY SUMMER

CHINA WILL SEE A BOOST THIS SUMMER,

DID YOU KNOW?

SERVICE TO NEW YORK’S JFK AIRPORT.

DID YOU KNOW?

INAUGURATE SEASONAL, DAILY NON-STOP

WHAT’S ON YOUR RADAR?

with Air Canada and Air China both increasing

TOGETHER, YVR’S 2013 AIR SERVICES

Meanwhile, United Airlines will run daily flights

AT 20 MINUTES, THE SHORTEST FLIGHT

service to Munich beginning in May. Germany’s

WHERE WILL YOUR TRAVEL PLANS

Vancouver-Beijing service to 11 flights per

WILL CREATE AN ESTIMATED 345

connecting Vancouver and Washington, D.C.

OUT OF YVR IS TO NANAIMO, B.C.

third-largest city and birthplace of Oktoberfest

TAKE YOU THIS SUMMER? WHAT

week. Travellers bound for Shanghai will have

DIRECT JOBS AT YVR, PLUS SPIN-OFF

the pick of one of 13 flights per week on China

BENEFITS FOR THE RELATED TOURISM

Eastern, while China Southern will offer daily

IN SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA. DELTA AIRLINES

AIR CANADA

AIR CHINA

VIRGIN ATLANTIC and its summer service to

can chase winter south on one of 10 weekly

London Heathrow.

Air Canada flights to Sydney, Australia or five weekly flights to Auckland on Air New Zealand. AC

AIR CANADA

AIR NEW ZEALAND

VIRGIN ATLANTIC AIRWAYS CHINA EASTERN

CHINA SOUTHERN AIRLINES

DESTINATIONS WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE ADDED TO YVR’S NETWORK? FOR ALL FLIGHT DETAILS, VISIT WWW.YVR.CA.

RESIDENTS OF THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE

Europe-bound summer travellers. Prost!

UNITED AIRLINES

BACK FOR A SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR IS

VS MU

AND 25 MINUTES TO TOUCH DOWN

AND RETAIL SECTORS.

summer service to Guangzhou. AC

THE LONGEST? A LENGTHY 15 HOURS

promises to be the next hotspot for YVR’s

LUFTHANSA GERMAN AIRLINES

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Isles primed for girls’ softball season Sports Editor The 2013 Richmond Girls’ Softball Association season is just underway, with last weekend’s first Icebreaker tournament (under-14 B and C and udner-16 B) and this weekend’s team picture and ball throw day officially signally the start of the new campaign. This Saturday’s team picture and ball throw day, where each player from Mite to Midget (at both the rep and house division collecting pledges on how far they can throw), is also the association’s annual fundraiser. The event is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

at McNair Park. As well, over at London Park, the Islanders under-18 A and B teams and under-14 A team will be participating in a second Icebreaker event Friday through Sunday. Predictably, optimism is high among many of the teams as they aim to represent Richmond proudly throughout the season. For some clubs, provincials and even nationals may be in the cards. Following is a look at the four Islanders A teams at the under-12, under-14, uynder-16 and under-18 age groups. These division were known as Squirt, Peewee, Bantam and Midget

until last season. Islanders 95: Coached by Jack Hopwood, with the assistance of former NCAA Division 1 star Sara Hopwood, junior college (Texas) standout Amanda Tinkley and Simon Fraser University player Megan Durrant, this under-18 team has the potential to contend for a national championship. Of course a lot has to go right, and the players have to stay healthy, but Jack Hopwood is a believer. The first goal is to be competitive with all the other B.C. teams in their age group, something Hopwood says will rest to a large degree on the shoulders of the Islander

pitchers. Zoe Gillis seems poised to become a consistently dominating pitcher, while Ashley Storoshenko and Jori Fulks will need be forces on offence, defence and on the mound. Shayla Kaplen and Dayna Reynolds will also have to pick up where they left off last season, when they set the pace offensively. “We have a faith in all five,” says Hopwood. “But we are replacing five starting pitchers from last season, and our lack of depth at third base and shortstop are concerns. We are also replacing our top two catchers from last season. If Amanda Odorico remains healthy, she gives us both a top flight third baseman and catcher. “And I expect Codi Bateman to step into one of the catching roles as well as become prominent in our offence,” adds Hopwood. Newcomers include Frances Ramsay and Ellyn Hill from the Islanders 95B team and Tiffany Cahn from the Richmond 96A team, who could potentially be one the best outfielders in the league. See Page 34

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Don Fennell photo Richmond Girls’ Softball graduate Sara Hopwood brings a wealth of experience and knowledge back to the local association following a stellar college career. Hopwood is an assistant coach with the Islanders 95A team which will compete in the under-18 age group.

Requesting expRession of inteRest Richmond School District is requesting expressions of interest from qualified parties interested in the acquisition of the now closed Steveston Secondary School buildings and lands of just over 13 acres located at 10440 and 10460 No. 2 Road, Richmond, BC The Richmond Board of Education approved the closure of Steveston Secondary School in 2007 and the school will not be reopened, as the site is no longer required for School District purposes. The Ministry of Education approved the sale of Steveston Secondary on April 5th, 2013 and the sale is subject to final closing and land title transfer by March 31, 2015 and also subject to approval through a Bylaw of the Board of Education.

For additional information on the process by which the property may be acquired, please go to the BC Bid website at www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca or contact adoig@sd38.bc.ca or telephone Anita Doig, Purchasing Manager School District No. 38 (Richmond) 604.668.6023. 7811 Granville Avenue Richmond, B.C. V6Y 3E3

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Ask the Experts

Hmmmm….how do I share what I’ve learned in my personal life AND as a REALTOR® with 20 years experience without sounding like I don’t have a heart?

Deb Robson

604-328-3507

1) Are you able to enjoy it in your daily life? 2) When was the last time you used it or wore it? (Grandma’s punch Pet Friendly Real Estate bowl…or a pair of jeans you hope to fit into someday) If you haven’t used it in 12 months, chances are you won’t, RE/MAX Westcoast ….perhaps it’s time to let it go.. 110-6086 Russ Baker Way, 3) Will I ever need this? (when? why? who else might?) 4) What is the absolute worst thing that would happen if I got rid of Richmond, BC V7B 1B4 this? The truth is….probably nothing FACT: clutter can negatively affect your health, your energy, and your relationships. Stop living in the past and live for today. Stop living for ‘some day’ and live for now. One drawer at a time, one box at a time, one idea at a time….

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What are the various degrees of Update reports and what advice do you give to a prudent Strata Corporation? There are three classes of the Depreciation Report as follows:

Class 1 - This is the comprehensive Depreciation Report with a site visit. It is the first one done and involves a great deal of information gathering to first develop a “component inventory” of those items that have varying and limited “life cycles”. Such items as roofs, building cladding, windows, doors, HVAC systems, plumbing & electrical systems, site services, paving, landscaping, etc. are identified and must be quantified. The assets, life cycles , repairs and replacements are combined with the Strata Financial Statements to produce a 30 year plan and funding formula tailored to the individual Strata Corporation.

Daniel Jones

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Owner & Managing Director

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· Life Insurance: Both parents should always carry enough life insurance to guarantee that either one of them could carry on financially in the event that something happened to the other. · Disability Protection: You run a much higher risk of becoming disabled than of dying prematurely before your mortgage is paid off. You need resources to cover your financial obligations if you’re unable to work. · Critical Illness Coverage: A critical illness can significantly increase your living expenses during a time when your income is limited. This coverage is useful to have as it pays out on diagnosis and survival of certain major illnesses or conditions, providing your family with financial assistance while you recuperate.

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I have been feeling very tired and fatigued recently. What natural solutions can you suggest?

There are some common reasons why one might feel tired and fatigued. While low thyroid levels, low iron levels, and illness are some of the main suspects, stress can also be a big reason why fatigue sets in. If this is the case, you might encounter symptoms such as fatigue that is not relieved by sleep, trouble getting out of bed, and a general feeling of stress and unwell. To help relieve these symptoms, I often suggest 3 things. Foremost, I recommend AOR Zen-Theanine, a product containing the amino acid L-Theanine, found almost exclusively in tea plants to help promote relaxation, focus, and memory. This can often promote calmness and relaxation as fast as 30 minutes after consumption. Secondly, I recommend a high dose vitamin B12 to help improve energy levels. Although most drug store brands of vitamin B12 are only 1000 mcg, I often find myself recommending AOR Methylcobalamin 15,000 mcg lozenges at a dose of 1 per day. This supplement when taken daily is equivalent to doing a vitamin B12 injection once a week for energy. Last, I recommend using a supplement to recharge the adrenal glands so that more adrenal hormones can be producted to help deal with physical, emotional, and psychological stress. For this, I recommend CanPrev Adrenal-Pro, which contains Ashwagandha, Rhodiola, Astragalus, and Ginseng. These herbal remedies help us significantly in adapting to stress. If you think you may be suffering from chronic stress or want more information, contact our natural pharmacists at Steveston Village Pharmasave to learn more!

Peter Tong

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Q: Why do wisdom teeth need to be removed? A:

Is life insurance coverage essential for new parents?

In preparing for the birth of a new baby, parents may spend hours decorating the nursery and deciding on just the right name, but there are also many new financial responsibilities to consider. “Insurance – life, health, and disability – is one area that changes greatly once you have a baby,” notes Daniel Wang Ah-Fat with The Co-operators. “Once you become a family, you need to reassess your insurance arrangements to be sure they suit your new needs. Here are some guidelines for making sure that your family is properly covered.”

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Under the strata property act in British Columbia, a strata depreciation report/ reserve fund study and update are required every three years.

Class 2 - This is the Depreciation Report update with a site visit. With this, the component inventory is reviewed and verified, then a condition assessment is conducted of each item (based on visual inspections) and their life cycle costing is updated. Updated interest and building component inflation rates are applied to the current replacement costs and an updated 30 year cash flow projection is calculated to determine the revised contribution requirements of the strata corporation. While not as extensive as the Class 1 – comprehensive Depreciation Report, it nonetheless, does involve a considerable amount of site time. Class 3 - This is the Depreciation Report update without a site visit. This is an update of the comprehensive Depreciation Report and is primarily a financial update of the annual reserve fund contributions and Depreciation report expenditures that have been made (if any). We plot the respective life cycles of each component by generally extending them by the number of years since the last reserve fund study or update with a site visit. Again, revised interest rates and building component inflation rates are applied to the calculations to arrive at a revision of the annual reserve contributions required and a revised 30 year cash flow projection is done. After the initial comprehensive Depreciation Report is conducted (Class 1), the prudent client will commission a Class 3 and Class 2 update, alternating between those two types every 3 years.

When the weather warms up we get lots of calls asking how much it costs to put in an air conditioner. People are unaware of how costly they can be and often decide to tough out the summer months with a fan in each room. Many people are surprised to know that they can cool their home and heat it-all with one piece of equipment, the heat pump. In the winter time the heat pump works by drawing warm air from the outside and bringing it inside. You may be wondering how this works. How can there be enough warm air outside in the winter? There is a liquid chemical inside the heat pump that boils at a very low temperature. When it boils, the hot liquid heats up and energy is transferred inside the home to a heat exchanger. The heat exchanger sits on top of a blower that blows air through the element. When the air passes through, it sends warm air throughout the house. In the summer this process reverses and cold liquid passes through the heat exchanger before air is blown through, in turn cooling your home.

If you want to save money on your energy bills, reduce your carbon footprint, and have consistent indoor temperatures year round, a heat pump is the way to go!

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Most people (as high as 80%) develop problems with their wisdom teeth, which are our third molars. They typically try to appear when we are in our later teens or early adulthood. However, most of us don’t have enough room for them and they get stuck (impacted) on their way out. Anthropologists have noted that ancient primitive humans with primitive diets (think gritty) developed naturally occurring tooth wear on both the biting surfaces and between the teeth as well. As a result not only did the teeth wear down vertically but they became narrower. Teeth naturally tend to migrate forward on their own (many people notice their lower front teeth becoming more crowded over time) and as this occurs more room develops for those later arriving wisdom teeth. Now, however, those last molars get stuck and only partially erupt. Unfortunately they sit at the area most difficult to keep clean. Consequently more bacteria can get around them and work its way below the gum line around these teeth. Left long enough, a chronic inflammation develops and/or a gum/bone abscess develops called a “pericoronitis”. These can be quite painful. It’s not really a question of “if” this happens, but “when” and it is usually limited only to the lower jaw. Obviously, removing the wisdom teeth eliminates this and future problems. Many others have their wisdom so impacted they remain completely under the gums as well as bone level. We often leave these alone but keep a watchful eye on them as they can (rarely) develop a cyst around them causing problems. Again it is the lower ones which are problematic. The best time to remove wisdom teeth is before their roots are fully formed and closer to the neighbouring nerve canal in the lower jaw. Although rare, nerve damage can occur when the lower wisdom teeth are removed if they are in close proximity to the nerve. There are people who have sufficient room for their wisdom teeth to erupt into their proper position, but they are not the norm. Perhaps these people are more highly evolved than the rest of us.

Enjoy your smile.... Everyone else does!

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Ask the Experts I am getting excited about the sunny days ahead and am looking to learn to cook outdoors. What is the difference between barbecuing and grilling?

be seen for an eye exam?

A: Diabetes is one of the leading causes of blindness.

It is extremely important for diabetic patients to see an eye doctor at least once a year to have their pupils dilated and a thorough retinal exam performed.

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The terms barbecuing and grilling are often used interchangeably but they’re actually two distinct cooking methods. Each uses similar tools and yet can produce food with very different textures and flavours. GrillinG: Grilling usually involves the use of direct heat to cook small, tender pieces of food quickly over medium to high heat on a gas or charcoal grill. The direct heat sears the food, giving it a flavourful, charred exterior. Hot dogs, hamburgers, and chicken, for example, are grilled almost exclusively over direct heat. BarBecuinG: Barbecuing uses indirect heat. The heat source does not cook the food directly but instead warms the air around the food for a long slow cook making the larger, tougher pieces of meat tender without drying them out. Although barbecued food is best when cooked with a specially designed cooker, or smoker, you can also barbecue using charcoal grills and gas grills. To do so, you can add be creative and add commercially available flavoured smoke chips to the cooker which will add the flavour that one would expect from a smoker. The Richmond Firebox has quality charcoal and gas grills available whether it be for small decks to large outdoor kitchens and we’d be happy to show you how to best experience the world of barbecuing and grilling in your back yard.

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River Cruising has become a growing travel trend over the last few years. It is a great alternative to the traditional land based tours as well as ocean cruising. Riverboats are intimate ships with many of the same amenities found on the larger ocean liners. Some of the unique features found on a river cruise include: • Hosting capabilities of 100-200 passengers; • Travel along historic waterways of the world; • Complimentary shore excursions; • Elevated superior service; • Most include all meals, soft drinks, free flowing wine, beer, specialty coffees and teas. Many are becoming completely all inclusive; • Regional food and wine; • Entertainment that enriches the guests’ cultural experiences; • Unpack only once; • Most include complimentary Internet and Wi-Fi and much more! There are a number of cruise lines which offer these unique vacations. These include Uniworld, Scenic Tours, AMA Waterways, Viking River Cruises and Avalon Waterways, just to name a few. Remember to book your next river cruise early, as these very popular vacation getaways sell out very quickly.

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security service. What should we look for to ensure we get the right company?

There are many important factors to consider when looking for the right company to represent your needs; First, you must consider what your overall objective is for hiring security? What is it you would like security to help your company accomplish? Some factors to consider : · Is the Security Company licensed to conduct business in British Columbia with the Ministry of Justice (Security Programs) · Does the security guard working at the site have a valid security license? · Is the security company properly insured to conduct security work? What type of Insurance protection does the security company have in place? · Does the security company have WorkSafe BC insurance coverage? · Are the security employees bondable? · What type of training do the security guards receive? · How much per hour are the security guards being paid? · Lastly, it is very important for security staff to have a good command of the English language. In the event of an emergency situation, your security staff need to be able to communicate effectively with emergency personnel. For a complete list of criteria to evaluate security service, please contact info@thesecurityexpert.ca Gary Lok is a licensed security consultant and private investigator, he has over 25 years experience in the security industry.

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Friday, April 19, 2013

Ask the Experts

Q: A couple of months ago you told us

going?

The most popular book to put the pennies in is a blue plastic album that starts at 1920 and goes to 2012. It fits every small penny and all varieties made. It retails for only $4.95. These blue books are also made for all other coins, from the nickels up to the toonie. We just received new coin pages in. These fit a standard 3 ring binder and come in 3 different sizes. One size fits pennies and dimes, another nickels and quarters, with the largest size taking half dollars, loonies and toonies. The coins just slip into the pocket and a small flap prevents them from falling out. A package of 3 pages (all the same size) sells for $4.50.

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There is some good news on the front lines of dealing with the telcos, their rip off rates, and their unethical billing practises. If you don’t know what I’m talking about you need go no further than openmedia.ca This is a non-profit group that has done a lot to raise awareness of all that is wrong with telcos in Canada. I am pleased to support them. In particular check out their Press Room page and some of their campaigns. Despite industry lobbyist efforts, this group has raised public awareness of the issues and has gained significant political support. I first ran into them during their battle over the Harper CONs rather heinous Bill C-30 internet spying legislation. And lately, they have been helping folks deal with the obscene data and text messaging bills many people and/or their children receive after returning from travel outside the country. And there is more, lots more. Please give them a serious look.

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Q: What is a GFCI outlet and why is it important?

Dr. Carol Reddin & Dr. Bonnie Chuter

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GFCI stands for Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter. It is an extremely fast-acting electrical safety device, or circuit breaker, that senses small imbalances in an electrical circuit caused by the electrical current leaking to ground. When this happens, the GFCI shuts off the electricity to the outlet. Simply put, GFCIs are designed to protect you from electric shock, usually by a water source. In the home they can be found in bathrooms, kitchens, garages, laundry rooms, outdoor patios and decks. They have 2 buttons, TEST and RESET. You should test the GFCIs at least once a month, by pressing the TEST button. When it clicks, press the RESET button to restore power to that outlet. Install or replace it with the help of an electrician, if you are not comfortable with electricity. Good luck and be safe!

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I have a very hectic work schedule and I only have about 30 minutes 2-3 times/week to workout. What is the most effective way to burn fat and put on a little muscle? Nowadays, it seems everyone is on more of a time constraint with work and family commitments but that doesn’t mean that you still can’t achieve your fitness goals with efficient and effective workouts. The first step is to workout in a circuit fashion by performing 2-4 exercises in succession with minimal rest in between each exercise. This will help to increase overall workout intensity, elevate your metabolism, and strengthen your cardiovascular system all at the same time. The second step is to use compound exercises (exercises that use multiple muscle groups) as this better increases caloric expenditure, strength, and muscle mass versus isolation exercises that use only one muscle group at a time. Overall, the key to getting in shape is to not only work hard but also work smart by getting more done in less time. Make every minute count and you’ll be surprised at what kind of results you could achieve. Yours in health, Isaac Payne

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Q: What is a Vertebral Subluxation? A: A Vertebral Subluxation involves 5 components.

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

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Well, it depends! Breathing inside the car, rainy weather and improper vent settings all contribute to foggy windows. Fog, on the inside of the windows, is the result of excessive humidity in the car. Improper climate control settings can dramatically affect the defogging of a car’s windows. Also, ensure the wipers are in good working condition since 20 per cent of accidents occur due to impaired vision. Are you safe on the road? If you have any questions regarding your car’s climate control system, please feel free to email Asif of Saki Lube, Pennzoil 10 Minute Oil Change Centre at fastlube1@hotmail.com or drop by the shop and visit Asif. He will be able to personally assist you.

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It’s up to you... Share your favourites and help them be named Richmond’s finest. Where can you find Richmond’s best gift shop? Who makes the best fish and chips? What’s the best part of the Steveston Salmon Festival? Richmond Review readers know best! Help us celebrate Richmond’s best and be entered to win an iPad mini! Fill out as many categories as you wish on the form below or vote online at www.richmondreview.com/contests (Minimum of 10 answers must be filled out to win the iPad mini). Look for the results in our Best of Richmond edition on May 31. PEOPLE AND PLACES

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Don Fennell photo Bill Merrell is flanked by two members—his son Trevor (left) and Merrick Roberts (right)—of the Richmond Mariners’ Bantam boys’ fastball team (which Bill coaches) during the official opening cermonies of the 2013 Richmond boys’ fastball season Sunday at the newly-named Merrell Fields in honour of Bill’s longtime contributions to the local sport.

Fields renamed in honour of Bill Merrell Richmond boys’ fastball recognizes contributions of longtime volunteer by Don Fennell Sports Editor It’s shortly after dawn on a typical spring morning and Bill Merrell is already at the ball park, ensuring any last-minute maintenance is completed before the games scheduled for later in the day. Merrell has repeated this itinerary often during his 17-year affiliation with Richmond boys’ fastball, which through last season included a long period as the association’s president. It’s in recognition of his long and dedicated service that the fields at R.C. Palmer Secondary—home

to boys’ fastball in the community—have been renamed Merrell Fields. “It’s nice, but also a little overwhelming,” says Merrell. “I feel underserving.” Newly-elected president Marshall Shields, who spearheaded efforts to rename the four diamonds, says Merrell—who will continue to coach his son’s Bantam team—is more than deserving of the honour. “We’re dedicating the fields because of his hard work and dedication to the sport; not just Richmond boys’ fastball, but the sport as a whole. He’s spent countless hours (giving selflessly of his

Catching a fly ball in the outfield at spectacular Merrell Fields.

time),” says Shields. “I can’t think of a better way to honor him, and I know I’ve got big shoes to fill.” Merrell’s efforts have been instrumental in Richmond boys’ fastball enjoying a well-earned reputation as one of the model associations in the province. Though registration is a modest 150 to 200 players, both Merrell and Shields are proud the numbers have remained steady over the past few years while fluctuating greatly in other associations or sports. “And we’re proud that all our players are homegrown,” says Merrell, who attributes part of the success of Richmond boys’ fastball to the outstanding contributions of volunteers—a longstanding tradition in the association. “I remember when I got started” he says. “I just showed up one day with my kid who wanted to play and one of the old executive members said ‘Hey, we’re having a work party.’ You don’t get involved because of the rewards, but the rewards are many. You see the kids out here actually playing sport, rather than just (mimicking it on) video games. And you get to see them learning to work as a team.” •See video at richmondreview. com.

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The Islanders reached the playoff round at last year’s provincials and qualified for nationals, but did not attend. The core of the group has made the playoffs at provincials four of the last five seasons, and in 2010 won the Western Canadian championship. At this early stage, Hopwood says besides the Islanders there appears to be three main contenders for provincial honours— White Rock 95 which is the defending national champion; Surrey Storm 95, runners-up at nationals, which have added three key players to an already strong lineup; and Delta Heat 96, which last year won the Bantam A national championship and may have the most depth of any team. Burnaby 96 and Victoria 96 shouldn’t be counted out either, Hopwood says. Islanders 98: Coached by Briana Adams and Jessica Mack, with assistance from Ed Siqueira, this under-16 team doesn’t have

any visions of grandeur for the 2013 season. Instead, Adams and Mack understand that this is a developmental year. “Still, we expect our team to be very competitive with teams our own age, and for the players to challenge themselves,” says Adams. Last year, the core of this Islander squad finished third at nationals and the majority (nine) of those players are back. “We have an extremely athletic, skilled and hard working group of girls,” says Mack. “But in order for this team to continue to be successful, we need every player to contribute in her role.” The core skills of the Islanders are strong, with most of the players capable of playing different positions. The batting order features every kind of player—from slappers to power hitters. Overall, however, the Islanders strength as a team is its power at the plate and the ability to put the ball into play.

Despite boasting numerous multi-sport athletes, the Richmond Islanders’ under-16 team sees the 2013 softball campaign as a year of development.

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With 10 of the 12 players returning from last season’s bronze medal-winning team, Latrace sees the Islanders continuing to improve over the long term and mesh as a unit. “The goal is to keep a large solid core of players together for as long as they enjoy the game,” he says. “We are two or three players deep in every position and we hope to have greater consistency throughout the battting order. And provided we are consistent, pitching is one of our strengths with lefty Ellen Yam joining Sherritt, Morrisson and Latrace in the rotation. At this point in the season our batting, while not having much to show for it in terms of runs, is coming along nicely, as the girls are swinging with confidence and showing good patience at the plate despite the higher velocities.” Jalen Donaldson and Josie Cooke will look to

contribute with their power and speed as they make the adjustment. Islanders 02: Under the guidance of Dave Gillis, a National Coaching Certification Program graduate who’s beginning his 26th season as a softball coach, this under-12 team is looking forward to its first year of competing at the Rep-A level. “The team’s roster is deep and fuelled by high ambition passion and talent,” says Gillis. “And with our dedication and consistency, we believe that we belong among the province’s best teams. We still we have a lot of work to do this year, especially with our hitting, But we have a deep pitching staff and strong infield lineup, so things look good on paper, but we have to put it together on the field and play like champions consistently over a very tough schedule.”

Gillis predicts the division will be extremely competitive, with the Islanders facing many teams with 50 or more games already under their belts from competition last year. But he says with seven of the 12 Islanders winning gold at last year’s Squint Lake championship, and four others the Senior Mite title, there is a real commitment and a strong desire for success. “The girls are all very talented so the competition for positions and play is really high,” Gillis says. “And as a result we have had great preseason training to help prepare us for divisional and tournament play.” Last year, Hannah Hawthorne firmly positioned herself among the league’s best pitchers, and hopefully with added depth that includes Alexis Crego, Stephanie Jope, Jessica Nonay and the multi-talented Emma Parry, she’ll enjoy a little more rest prior to provincials. Under Gillis’ system, catching is the most demanding position since he asks them to control the game but the Islanders have three talented ones, albeit each with different styles and strengths. Jessica Gee sports a quick glove and calm demeanour; Kyra Bates shows a maturity and strong arm; and Brynn Waisman has stepped in and proven she’s ready to play at this level too with a quick release to second base and good skills with both the bat and glove. “As a first-year team, the Islanders’ first challenge is getting to know and trust the girls on either side of them, says Gillis. “They’ve been training since last September and now that the games have arrived, this team is really beginning to bond,” he says. “We can see that every night with the team’s performance.”

Nominations extended for Richmond Sports Awards by Don Fennell Sports Editor The annual Richmond Sports Awards, presented by The Richmond Review in conjunction with Richmond Sports Council and the City of Richmond, will recognize several of the community’s outstanding athletes, teams and sport volunteers May 2 at R.A. McMath Secondary. The nomination deadline has

been extended through this weekend. Nominations—based on achievements in 2012—may be emailed, along with a quality jpeg photo, to sports@richmondreview.com by midnight April 21 for the following categories: •High school female athlete •High school male athlete •Junior female athlete •Junior male athlete

•Post-secondary female athlete •Post-secondary male athlete •Adult female athlete •Adult male athlete •Athlete with a disability •Female youth team •Male youth team •Adult team of the year •Coach of the year •Official of the year •Administrator of the year •Speical Olympics athlete.

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Krempien joins Paralympic Hall of Fame Richmondite among the first wheelchair basketball greats to be so honoured plishments and the sheer longevity of success they enjoyed as part of the Canadian Women’s teams of the 1990s and 2000s continues to inspire and guide the next generation of elite coaches and athletes.” Krepmien represented Canada from 1991 to 2008 and competed in all five Paralympic Games between 1992 and 2008, during which Canada won three gold medals and one bronze. She was also part of four world championship-winning teams and a tournament all-star at the 1998 and 2002 worlds. “I am humbled and honoured to be recognized for the achievements of our team,” Krempien said. “Throughout my career, I played with so many fantastic teammates, was influenced by so many dedicated coaches and had unbelievable

BC Golf bestows service award on local volunteer Longtime Richmond Country Club member Derek Glazer has been recognized by British Columbia Golf with its 2012 Distinguised Service Award for his dedication to golf volunteerism. The award was presented to Glazer recently by Karen Vanzella, herself a longtime volunteer for British Columbia Golf. In presenting the award, Vanzella depicted a man that has a true passion for the sport of golf and hasn’t been shy in showing that passion through countless hours of volunteering and assistance. Glazer’s career in golf volunteering has spanned over 40 years, many of which with multiple organizations including British Columbia Golf, Pacific Northwest Golf Association, Golf Canada, Richmond Country Club and the BC Golf House. He has been recognized by a number of these association, including being named the PNGA Distinguished Service Award winner in 2010.

support from Wheelchair Basketball Canada, the Canadian Paralympic Committee, and Sports Canada. It is a truly an honour to be recognized by the Hall of Fame.” Frick, from Pender Island, said he couldn’t have imagined back in 1977, when Rick Hansen badgered him into playing wheelchair basketball and coaching wheelchair volleyball and athletics, he’d one day receive such an honour. “Most importantly, the induction of Jennifer and I is recognition of Canada’s long-term commitment to the Paralympic movement and to the pursuit of excellence,” said Frick. Frick once coached Rick Hansen and Terry Fox and was the head coach of Canada’s national women’s wheelchair basketball team from 1990 to 2009.

Football BC tryouts set for May long weekend Football BC will hold a tryout camp over the Victoria Day Long Weekend (May 18 to 20) at the Richmond Olympic Oval. The camp will serve as part of the process to select an under-16 provincial team to compete at the Red River Cup in Winnipeg July 6 to 14, as well as to select an under-18 provincial tackle team to compete at the

FBU International Games in San Antonio, Texas in January, 2014. “We are very excited to be adding the under-16 category to our existing high performance profile this year,” said Football BC Technical Director, Dino Geremia. “By integrating both tryouts into one camp, we expect our older age group to lead by example.”

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Richmond’s Jennifer Krempien will offically be inducted into the Canadian Paralympic Hall of Fame at an induction ceremony May 10 in Toronto. Wheelchair Basketball Canada/Bogetti-Smith photo

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Toyota Sequoia SUV a contender among heavyweights by Neil Moore

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arked next to anything, other than perhaps an aircraft carrier, the Sequoia looks immense.

Indeed, this three-ton, eightpassenger SUV dwarfs all else in the Toyota lineup, matched only by full-size sport utilities like the Cadillac Escalade, GMC Yukon, Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator. I’m seldom thrilled by the prospect of driving something so large around town, especially when standard parking spots leave the narrowest of gaps either side of this 80-inch wide behemoth. But after a week perched in its big-rig driving position, tapping the 5.7-litre V8’s vast reserves of power and benefiting from its relatively nimble handling, light steering and surprisingly tight turning circle, I was hesitant to return the keys. The Sequoia is a rugged vehicle that provides no shortage of creature comforts, along with plenty of muscle should you want to tow a boat or large camping trailer. Let’s start with the amenities, which even in the base Sequoia SR5 (starting at $51,890), comprise a lengthy list. This includes three-zone climate control; leather seating – heated in front with 10-way power and memory for the driver, four-

The 2013 Sequoia full-size SUV is large by any standard. In Limited Trim, and riding on big 20-inch alloys, it is an imposing vehicle that despite its size, is still relatively nimble and easy to park.

way power for the passenger; tilt/ telescopic steering with audio and Bluetooth phone controls; power rear window; moonroof; front and rear parking sensors; heated exterior mirrors; conversation mirror and an 8-speaker audio system. You also get a backup camera. Second-row seats are a reclinable 40/20/40 split, and third-row are a 60/40 split-fold bench. Helping you get in are a pair of standard running boards. My first driving impression was

of sitting so high that parking the Sequoia felt like landing a plane. It’s a feeling you quickly get used to, and in traffic, greatly appreciate as you’re able to see over the long line of minivans and crossovers that would otherwise block your sightline. Power too was a pleasant surprise. A prod of the pedal results in a hearty roar from the 5.7-litre V8 with dual variable valve timing, along with the kind of launch you’d expect from a much lighter vehicle. This comes courtesy of the i-Force

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Based on the monobox B-Class, when the CLA arrives here in September with a starting price of $33,900, it will firmly shake up the growing small luxury car segment. Key to this will be its styling. It used to be you could spot a Mercedes sedan from a mile away because of its somewhat squarish lines giving a sense of substance that reflected on the owner. “Ah, he can afford an Mercedes,” was the idea and it has worked for more than 125 years. That changed with the stunning CLS sedan that bowed in 2004 looking like a coupe with an almost torpedo-back roofline that proved a huge success. The design was copied within months, most notably by the Volkswagen CC. The swoopy styling is more than just to make the CLA look good. Mercedes claims the European CLA has a new world production car record drag coefficient of 0.23. The CLA 250 version we will get later this year in Canada has a drag number of 0.28 which is still very respectable.

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auto review Yamaha Bolt showcases an all-new ‘less is more’ design by Rob Beintema Special to Black Press

amaha Motor Canada has added a new motorcycle to the lineup—the 2014 Yamaha Bolt.

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Four bedroom, 1,449 sq maintained, ft townhouse. Beautiful meticulously this Four bedroom, 1,449 sq ft&townhouse. is2-1/2 the perfect home for raising a garage. family! baths, side-by-side, 2-car 2-1/2 baths, side-by-side, 2-car garage. 4,000+ sq.ft. of living space on a huge Call May 604.812.7565. Call May 604.812.7565. 10,100 sq.ft. lot! You will fall in love with this home. Richard 604.418.2996. en Op

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COMMeRCIAL BUILDING 4817 English Bluff Court, Tsawwassen 4817 English Bluff Court, Tsawwassen $1,275,000 with a 6% capitalization Beautifully updated traditional home rate,traditional fully leasedhome with long term tenants Beautifully updated with the right convenience address! A showstopper AND 99 MART store with the right address! A showstopper in every way and open most days. grossing over $500,000 P/A & asking in every way and open most days. Pre-inspection report to 604.290.2621. qualified $154,800! Call Wayne Kinna Pre-inspection report to qualified buyers. Reduced to $739,000! ODLIN RD, RICHMOND buyers. Reduced 110-9288 to Wayne $739,000! 604.290.2621 $435,000! Beautiful Meridian Gate Wayne 604.290.2621 overlooking inner courtyard & pool, 4 yrs. #15 - 9339 Alberta Rd, Richmond young, 2 bedrooms, office, over 1,000 #15 - 9339 Alberta Rd, Richmond/ 2-1/2 bathroom Two bedroom sq.ft.bathroom with garden patio. Call Nicola Two bedroom / 2-1/2 townhouse. 100 sq ft deck, parks and Pelzel, 604-725-6800 now – it won’t last! townhouse. 100 sq ftschools deck, parks and nearby… Su schools nearby… n.2 INVeSTOR ALeRT! FULL Call Enrique 778-998-3072 -4 VANCOUVeR DUPLeX $879,500! Call Enrique 778-998-3072 Just listed at 2148 & 2150 Ferndale St, 4

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Langley’s Waterstone to release next phase

Appealing to the downsizing market As the baby boomers get older, many of them are looking to find a singlestorey home that they can lock up and leave when they decide to go away for awhile. The newest phase at Langley’s Waterstone, called Esplanade, has been catering to downsizers with spacious floorplans and a vibrant community feel. “These are the largest ever floorplans offered at Waterstone,” says Scott Brown of Colliers International. “It’s also the first lofted product in the area. That loft gives you 100 square feet of extra living space.” Along with that extra space, the homes with lofts will have 14-foot

ceilings. Brown notes that it can be hard for downsizers to move from a larger single-family home to a small condominium, especially when they’ve been there for many years and possibly raised a family. “There’s an emotional connection to your home,” he says. One of the things that he has found downsizing buyers asking for is storage. People accumulate plenty of possessions over the years, and sometimes aren’t ready to part with all of it quite yet. For more information about Esplanade, visit waterstoneliving.ca or call 604-530-5399.

matching backsplash. Most include a his-and-hers vanity, which is another one of those convenient details. Located in the charming Semiahmoo neighbourhood, residents will find everything they can possibly imagine on their doorstep. From dining at one of the delicious local restaurants to shopping at nearby Semiahmoo Shopping Centre, Morgan Crossing or Grandview Corners, nothing is out of reach. Leisure and recreation is also close by, with parks, pools, arenas and clubs in the neighbourhood, as well as White Rock beach. If it’s a bit of

culture you’re looking for, you’ll find an art gallery, theatre and museum just minutes away. On-site, homeowners at Adagio will find a residents lounge with chef ’s demonstration kitchen, double-sided fireplace, televisions, pool table and a large garden and patio area. There is also a fitness centre with a steam room. “The response so far has been extremely overwhelming,” West says. “There’s nothing like this in the area.” Homes at Adagio start at $288,800. For more information, visit www. AdagioByBoffo.ca or call 604-531-6659.

Attention to detail

Boffo brings unique condo project to South Surrey By Kerry Vital

Boffo Developments Ltd. is bringing hotel-style sophistication to South Surrey with its newest development, Adagio. With a variety of floorplans and amazing features, there are plenty of things that set the project apart. “The smallest details can make a difference,” says Boffo Marketing and Sales Director Karen West. “Boffo is known for its obsession with the details.” Among those details include an amazing community courtyard with trees, paths and seating areas. “That courtyard will be sensational,” West says. “It’s a great communal living space.” The first phase of 50 condominum homes is currently selling, with buyers able to take possession before Christmas. The one-bedroom and den, twobedroom and den and three-bedroom homes are spacious and inviting, with nine-foot ceilings (up to 15 feet on the top floor), expansive windows, and large terraces and patios that are perfect for entertaining. Boffo is known for high-quality design, but one room in the home really draws people in. “Our kitchens are really outstanding,” West says, adding “They are built for the serious chef.” That’s not an exaggeration. The natural granite or quartz slab countertops are matched with a complementary backsplash. The under-cabinet and recessed lighting

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There’s nothing like this in the area,” says Boffo Sales and Marketing Director Karen West. easily illuminates your tasks, and the premium stainless-steel appliances and 40-inch upper cabinets are perfectly situated. Large kitchen islands feature a wine chiller and tons of space for food preparation or casual dining, while the large-format porcelain tile flooring is modern and elegant. Premium laminate flooring is featured throughout the main living areas, while the bedrooms include carpet made for sinking your toes into. The bathrooms are luxurious and soothing, with either an oversize shower with frameless glass enclosure or an oversize soaker tub/shower combination. The ensuite includes built-in shower niches and a radiant heated floor to make you feel like you’re entering an exclusive spa, a feeling only magnified by the custom suspended vanity and natural granite or quartz countertops, complemented by a

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The courtyard at Adagio, above, will be spectacular, with seating areas, walking paths and plenty of natural greenery. Buyers will love the signature Boffo kitchens, top, with their stainless-steel appliances and kitchen islands, while the bathrooms, left, are luxurious and relaxing.

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4620 DEERFIELD CRESCENT • $868,000

Come and see this substantially renovated sun-filled 5 bedroom home! CUSTOM KITCHEN in 2010, new bathroom in 2012, new High-efficiency furnace and heat pump in 2008, and many more upgrades to be seen. This home has been beautifully maintained and offers 2 bedroom/2 bathroom in-law accommodations in a fully finished basement with separate entrance and laundry. Wonderful neighborhood close to schools, transit and parks. Situated on a large corner lot, with lots of parking for your RV or boat. This 3,088 square foot AIR-CONDITIONED home has everything to offer a growing family. Enjoy barbecues and sunsets on your 200 square foot deck! Private fully landscaped back yard with perennial garden and fruit trees. A true pleasure to show!

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A wonderful, beautifully maintained, family home situated in a “pride-of-ownership” neighbourhood. This almost 2500 sq.ft. 4 bedroom, plus den home boasts an open floor plan flowing from it’s spacious kitchen. With a LARGE BEDROOM, WITH SEPARATE ENTRANCE ON THE MAIN LEVEL, as well as a full bathroom with steam shower, this home offers endless potential for any family or extended family. Diligently maintained items include a 3 year old furnace, newer hot water tank, washer and dryer, aggregate patios. Newer carpets upstairs as well as upgrades in the Ensuite, along with lovely decor choices and huge storage areas, make this ready for you to move in.

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OPEN HOUSE – Sunday 2:00 - 4:00 9251 EVANCIO CRESCENT. • $988,000

Beautiful family home in a safe, quiet subdivision. Enjoy your 2637 sq. ft. home with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms including a massive Master bedroom! High ceiling foyer, spiral staircase, double garage, large open kitchen completely renovated in 2009. New roof in 2008 with transferrable 20 year warranty. High Energy furnace in 2011. Very well kept home reflecting pride of ownership. Comer lot with sun-filled private southwest back yard. Walking distance to Jessie Wowk Elementary School, Richmond Christian School & London Steveston high School. Fantastic location with easy access to shopping and transit. A pleasure to show!

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A PLACE WITH SPACE • #11 – 11291 7TH AVE. • $648,000

Family-sized DETACHED townhome in renowned ‘Mariners Village’ with over 2,000 sq.ft. of living area. Choice complex perched on the West Dyke just a stroll to Garry Point Park & the Village of STEVESTON. Walking distance to Lord Byng Elementary & McMath Secondary. Grand green space, indoor pool & hot tub. Features 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, maple kitchen, 2 gas fireplaces, spacious master suite with soaker tub & walk-in closet. There’s room to grow in a home like this – Come take a look!

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Custom, owner-built, well cared for solid home in Steveston North. This 6 bedroom, 3 bathroom family home includes custom oak cabinets in the kitchen, bathrooms and family room. You will love this sun-filled, southfacing private back yard surrounded by well-maintained neighborhood homes, which provides beautiful natural lighting throughout. This home was built to last, including 6” exterior walls and concrete tile roof. The bright entrance foyer welcomes your guests into a wonderful floorplan, ideal for entertaining. The large kitchen flows nicely into the family room. Close to Diefenbaker, Hugh Boyd and St. Joseph the Worker schools. This well kept home has been truly “gently” lived in and makes it a pleasure to show.

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Adorable & affordable 2 bedroom bungalow on a lovely 6,000 sq.ft. lot that is minutes to the beach, shopping & transit – a walking score of 88! There are inlaid hardwood floors throughout, updated bath and it would be easy to ensuite a 2nd bath because of the crawl space. Private yard features a great workshop with power for that ‘man cave’. Recent roof and lovely covered deck to lounge on & enjoy those upcoming summer nights and barbecues. Come take a look and let’s make a deal!

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Charm and character abound in this heritage style home nestled in the heart of STEVESTON VILLAGE. Peaceful, private and perfect is the west facing yard. Features: 3 spacious bedrooms plus games and attic access for tons of storage or ‘whatever’. Knotty pine kitchen, 9 foot ceilings on the main, generous sized principal rooms and quality crafted – was a builder’s own home. Don’t miss the opportunity to view a unique home in this sought after location a short stroll to the Village, waterfront & great schools.

Ideal setting & plan for this private residence nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac in prestigious Woodward’s area. The beautifully manicured yard with heated in-ground pool & hot tub is grand at 9,900 sq.ft. Home boasts hardwood floors throughout, gorgeous ‘Great Room’, gourmet kitchen, 3 bedrooms & den on the main plus HUGE games room up. There is even a temperature controlled wine room. Seldom is there a property available on this amazing little street that is ideal for kids. Simply stunning – HURRY!

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Your family will flourish in this warm, inviting spotless home. Gourmet kitchen with maple cabinets, plus spice kitchen. Large eating area, huge family/ media room, entertainment-sized living and dining room with 16 ft ceiling. Six large bedrooms, all with ensuites, as well as den on the main, along with Nanny or in-law accommodation give you plenty of room to grow. A short walk to the west dyke trail, Seafair mall, bus, Hugh Boyd Secondary, Dixon Elementary and West Richmond Rec Ctr. Large south-facing lot with huge patio to enjoy those warm summer evenings. Room to park seven cars, along with Video Security System. This mint condition family home is waiting for you to just unpack!

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# 204 - 8860 No. 1 Road $348,800

3 bed, 2.5 bath townhouse in fantastic central location. This 2 level town home offers new hard wood floors, new S/S appliances, freshly painted and updated washrooms. Walk to Richmond Center, bus and Sky Train. Move right in and enjoy.

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★ affordable townhouse! ★ 332-9411 glendower drive $359,000 Great little starter home with this 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath eNd uNit in Glenacres Village, a well run family complex in Central Richmond. Needs some carpets and paint however Kitchen was redone some years ago, roofs are newer and fences were just done. Private patio with gate out to the street, lots of extra parking! Could be a real gem with a little bit of updating!

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Surrounded by her loving family, June passed away suddenly and peacefully on April 4, 2013 at the age of 82 from cancer. She is predeceased by parents, Adolph and Jennie Wick, and brother, John of Norway. She is lovingly survived by her husband of 44 years, Barry Malcom, and her daughters, Karyn, Candi and Jodi. June touched the hearts of everyone she met and always had a great story to share. You meant the world to us mom, and all of your friends and family will miss you dearly. BONE, Robert Jay June 7, 1929 - April 9, 2013 Bob passed away peacefully at Richmond Hospital on April 9, 2013 at the age of 83. He will be dearly missed by his loving wife and best friend Barrie, his caring daughter Laurie (David), son Rob and stepson Darren. Predeceased by his brother Don, Bob is survived by brother Jack (Wendy), sisters Shirley and Kay and many extended family members. Born in Blaine Lake, Saskatchewan, Bob attended school in Calgary, Alberta and Nelson, B.C. A graduate of Vancouver Normal School, he earned a B Ed (Secondary) and an M Ed at UBC. His education career was in Richmond, B.C. as both a respected teacher and principal, retiring in 1988. He loved the outdoors and filled his life with camping, fishing, boating, canoeing, sailing, RVing, traveling and in his later years, cruising and golfing (his greatest love). We would like to thank Dr. M. Myckatyn, Family Physician, for his many years of excellent care and patience, Dr. P. Tsang, Hematologist and Dr. J. Yee, Lung Surgeon for their dedicated care. We also wish to thank the Doctors and staff at Richmond Hospital, including Palliative Care, for excellent care and the Nurses in Ambulatory Care for making his lengthy transfusions bearable. A special thank you to Gary Berg, the neighbour we all wish we had. During his illness, Bob kept his sense of humour and accepted his condition with courage. A celebration of life will be held for family and friends at a later date. In memory of Bob, a donation to your favorite charity will be appreciated. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal.

Windsor, George passed away peacefully in Richmond on March 26, 2013 at the age of 88. George will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Verna of 64 years and daughters Patricia (Lloyd) and Maureen (Gary) and extended family. A Celebration of George’s life will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 1:00 pm at the Richmond Funeral Home Reception Centre, 8420 Cambie Rd., Richmond, BC. Richmond Funeral Home Cremation & Reception Centre 604-273-3748

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Gregg Distributors (BC) Ltd. is looking for individuals to fill Outside Sales positions. We offer excellent growth & compensation possibilities. Knowledge of the Industrial & H.D. industries are an asset. Training will be provided to help achieve your full potential. Please fax resumes to: 604.888.4688 or visit Employment Opportunities at www.greggdistributors.ca

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LICENSED Heavy Duty Mechanic needed for maintenance and repairs on clean fleet of Dump Trucks, Maple Ridge area. Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday. Fax resume to 604-460-7853 or e-mail wmader@telus.net

164 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.

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Richmond Family Place executive director Kim Winchell (left) and board co-chair Jesslyn Pyne (right) accepted a cheque from Barb Davidson (middle) of M&M Meat Shops’ Francis location. On April 13, M&M Meat Shops Francis location held a charity barbecue that raised $400 for Richmond Family Place.

Vancity presented Richmond Poverty Response Committee with a cheque for the Richmond Rental Connect program, which helps tenants and landlords through an on-line registry, workshops and mentorship. Left to right: June Humphrey, John Roeder, Margaret Hewlett, Janice Lambert, Babs Mann of Vancity, De Whalen, Lynda Brummitt, Alex Nixon, King-mong Chan.

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

A new board of directors has been elected for the ALS Society of B.C. Back row, from left: Dr Andrew Eisen, Paul LeBlanc, Ellen Mahoney, Glenda Reynolds, Libby O’Donnell, Norm Louie, Jim Williams, Donna Bartel and Rick Poliquin. Front row: Anthony Cheung, Travis Stevenson, Vandhana Misri and Phil Dubois.

Reggie Bhopani of Richmond recently traveled to Mumbai and brought along The Richmond Review to read.

Richmond-based Organika’s Organic Virgin Coconut Oil won Product of Year 2013 in the Organic Basics category. Running for over 25 years, the Product of the Year Award is the world’s largest, most prestigious consumer product awards and innovation program voted on by consumers. The above photo was taken at Organika’s booth at Grocery Showcase West.

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