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Fight against rats is a ‘never-ending battle’ “As soon as they’re dead, another stampede of rats come.” — Vince Campolongo

Homeowner says attempts to control growing rat population have failed by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter In the last few years, Vince Campolongo has served up neighbourhood rats an estimated 400 bags of poison. The unwanted rodents, he said, have eaten it all. “As soon as they’re dead, another stampede of rats come,” he said. “It’s a never-ending battle.” Campolongo, 40, wants to raise awareness of a rat population he believes is growing in Richmond. Since moving into the neighbourhood of Gilbert Road and Steveston Highway over 20 years ago, the ballroom dance teacher has been witnessing more vermin activity. The situation is just as bad in another Richmond neighbourhood where he owns property. The nocturnal creatures have feasted on his backyard grapes, tomatoes, figs and peppers. Traps and bait stations do little to make a dent in the population, and his father is now experimenting with a homemade rat-drowning trap. “We have been using the same tomato seeds every year for 40 years. In our family to have a garden is part of out lives. If things stays like this I might not be able to do so much longer,” Campolongo told The Richmond Review. Friends have also had plenty of rat encounters, he said, including one whose car was infiltrated by a rodent that gained access through an air intake and chewed its way through the dashboard, gnawing on the backseat.

Matthew Hoekstra photo Vince Campolongo has tried bait stations, rat traps and poison in an unsuccessful bid to eliminate rats.

Getting in the way of their control, he said, are people inadvertently feeding them with bird feeders and those who even appear fond of the critters. “A lot of people are friends with rats. They don’t want to kill them, to the point where they’re actually feeding them—intentionally or unintentionally, I don’t know.” Kevin Lee, owner-operator of Richmond Pest Management, has offered pest control in Richmond for 23 years. He’s noticed the rat population grow, and said favourable winters are a big factor. “In previous years when it’s a nice cold, frosty winter, only the hardiest members of the litter would survive. But with our winters being so mild recently, everything that’s being born is surviving.”

A lack of natural predators, food availability and house demolitions that encourage rats to move around are other factors supporting Richmond’s rat population. Lee said homeowners can control rats by eliminating outside clutter and ensuring their structures are free of cracks and crevices that rodents use to gain access. “When the weather gets colder like this, they all want to duck inside somewhere warm, like most animals.” Another key, said Lee, is to reduce available food sources. “Unfortunately when you’re growing your own fruits and vegetables, whatever you don’t harvest for yourself the animals will get to.” Richmond Health Services provides rodent control services on

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behalf of the City of Richmond. Health officials can help homeowners identify problem areas, such as food sources or harbourage areas. If those areas are taken care of, officials can provide bait stations loaded with poison—as long as the homeowner signs a liability waiver—or traps. “We don’t want to be seen as a pest control company,” said Dalton Cross of Richmond Health Services. “We do this program more to help the homeowner bring it under control. The other component is education, and in some cases enforcement of the (health protection) bylaw.” Cross said Richmond’s rat populations have been “quite consistent” over the years, but said rats are always looking for a meal. If they find a regu-

lar food source, such as a vegetable garden, they’ll look to nest nearby. “If people are having problems with rats then they should...take some sort of control measures to keep the rodents out. That’s sometimes easier said than done,” he said. “A homeowner oftentimes has to decide what they wish to do on their property, (but) we would never require a person to remove a vegetable garden.” Restaurateurs know all too well the attraction rats have to food. So far this year, Vancouver Coastal Health has temporarily shut the doors on seven Richmond restaurants for pest infestations. In 2012, just two local restaurants were ordered closed. In 2011, health authorities issued orders for nine restaurant closures for pest infestations. According to the B.C. Ministry of Environment, problem rodents are three introduced species that came with Europeans settling in North America: the house mouse, Norway rat and black rat. All can transmit diseases, damage buildings and even start fires by gnawing on wiring. Norway rats, which have up to seven litters per year of eight to 12 pups per litter, usually live at ground level, in crawl spaces and in burrows around buildings. Black rats, also called roof rats, nest in ceilings and attics. The ministry suggests using poison as a last resort. Some types are effective after a single dose, while others, such as warfarin, require multiple doses. “In areas where warfarin has been used extensively, particularly in cities, it is useless because rat populations have become resistant to it,” according to the ministry’s website.

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Terrific turnout at Christmas Fund drive-thru Locals donated toys and cash at Lansdowne Centre fundraiser by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter It was another terrific turnout at Thursday’s Richmond Christmas Fund drive-thru event at Lansdowne Centre which saw locals dropping off gifts and cash that will help make the holidays merrier for less fortunate local families. Christmas fund chair Wayne Duzita said he was delighted that locals once again displayed their tremendous generosity, with donors receiving muffins and steaming hot coffee courtesy McDonald’s and Van Houtte as a token of appreciation from event sponsors. Three Nurses Next Door cars showed up in tandem to show their community spirit, while Richmond-based Ideon Packaging backed in one of their big trucks to reveal a bounty of unwrapped gifts that had volunteers buzzing. Dozens of volunteers started accepting gifts at 6 a.m. Thursday, braving the bitter overnight cold, only to be greeted at dawn by clear blue skies that served as the pictureperfect backdrop for the fundraiser. Richmond firefighters chipped in as well, with one of its ladder trucks stretching high into the sky, helping signal the event to the nearby community. The third annual fundraiser collects muchneeded cash and toys that will benefit some 2,000 low-income Richmond residents. Lansdowne Centre, which served as the event’s host, will be matching donations up to a maximum of $5,000. Other event partners included Volunteer Richmond, 103.5 QM/FM, the City of Richmond, Richmond Chamber of Commerce, Great Events Vancouver and Ashton Service Group. Every person registered for the Richmond Christmas Fund will receive a grocery voucher, and some 1,000 children under the age of 15 will receive a toy or gift card donated by the program. For more information about the Richmond Christmas Fund, or how you can help, visit volunteerrichmond.ca. •See richmondreview.com for more photos of the event.

Renit Bains photos Santa climbs the fire-rescue ladder.

Martin van den Hemel photo Santa was on hand to help collect toys and donations.

Martin van den Hemel photos Locals opened their hearts and wallets, donating toys and cash, in support of Thursday morning’s Richmond Christmas Fund drivethru event at Lansdowne Centre.

Martin van den Hemel photo Richmond Christmas Fund chair Wayne Duzita, Volunteer Richmond executive director Elizabeth Specht and the Richmond Review’s Renit Bains load toys into a storage container.

Richmond’s generosity shines in aftermath of Philippines typhoon Thousands of boxes with relief supplies, tens of thousands of dollars earmarked for survivors of Super Typhoon Haiyan by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter Local community organizations have been doing an impressive job of responding to the desperate call for help from the Philippines in the aftermath of Super Typhoon Haiyan. The storm, described by weather experts as the strongest-ever recorded to make landfall, left more than 5,000 people dead, hundreds of

thousands of others homeless, and millions without power and water. Ronaldo Dulay, from LBC Mundial Cargo Corporation, a Richmondbased cargo firm on Jacombs Road, said his warehouse is nearly bursting through the roof with donations. “We’re just super overwhelmed,” said Dulay, his voice cracking. “Wow, what a response. I’m glad to be a Filipino Canadian and I thank Canada. It’s the first time in my 68 years that I’ve seen this.” Dulay said that five 40-foot-long sea containers have been filled with boxes containing solely relief donations in the form of non-perishable foods, clothing and blankets. That’s nearly 2,000 boxes in all, and they’re still coming in. Dulay said he’s been inundated with a couple of hundred e-mails from people wanting to help, with the vast majority having learned

about the effort through the pages of The Richmond Review, which featured a front-page story about LBC’s offer to provide free boxes, shipping and delivery through its foundation in the Philippines. The Richmond Chinese Community Society’s fundraising dinner on Monday at the Continental Seafood restaurant on Cambie Road raised some $17,500, mainly through the sale of dinner tickets, a silent auction, charity singing and individual donations. The dinner was presented in partnership with the Filipino Friends in Richmond, the Vancouver Diamond Lions Club, Vancouver Metropolitan Lions Club and Vancouver South Lions Club. A Saturday afternoon fundraising luncheon organized by the Richmond Mandarin Lions Club, raised an additional $10,000. Club secretary Helen Quan said

nearly 200 people showed up for the luncheon, with proceeds raised through the sale of event tickets, private donations, and an auction of paintings. The two events raised a combined $27,500, funds that will be matched by the federal government, meaning the total that will be sent to the Philippines will be more than $55,000. Lot Ramirez, executive director of the Filipinos in Richmond Support Team, raised nearly $9,000 during a two-day fundraiser at the Real Canadian Superstore on No. 3 Road. Those funds will be earmarked for the Canadian Red Cross’ relief efforts in the Philippines. “The customers at Superstore were very generous and sympathetic towards the victims of the typhoon. Many donated and one thing we can vouch for is their absolute generos-

ity and kindness to look beyond their own needs and realize the plight of those suffering in the Philippines,” said Ramirez, who also praised the Real Canadian Superstore for accommodating them on such short notice. According to Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada, as of Nov. 20, some $19.6 million has been contributed by individual Canadians to registered Canadian charities. That figure will be matched by Ottawa for a total that’s nearing $40 million. The federal government recently announced that it has extended its deadline for matching the donations made by individual Canadians to registered Canadian charities for the Philippines relief effort until Dec. 23. For more information about the relief effort, how to help, checking on registered charities, and the Canadian response thus far, visit tinyurl. com/TyphoonRichmond.

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Notice of Alternative Approval Process Proposed sale of park land (relocation of Cambie Field at 3651 Sexsmith Road) 6911 No. 3 Rd. Richmond BC V6Y 2C1 | Tel: 604-276-4000 Fax: 604-278-5139

Alternative Approval for Cambie Field—Sale of Park Bylaw 8927 Council may proceed with the adoption of Bylaw 8927, the Cambie Field—Sale of Park Bylaw, unless at least 10% (13,108) of the eligible electors of the City of Richmond sign elector response forms indicating their opposition to the proposed land exchange.

The Proposal

part of the rezoning conditions (RZ 11-591985) for the proposed development, Polygon would purchase 3651 Sexsmith Road whilst simultaneously selling to the City an equal area of land subdivided from 8331, 8351, and 8371 Cambie Road.

The proposed sale of park land (relocation of Cambie Field at 3651 Sexsmith Road), as shown on the attached diagram will beneﬁt the City by the creation of a larger, better situated park in the immediate vicinity of the existing location. As

In addition to this proposed exchange of land, rezoning

The proposed bylaw and related records are available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s Ofﬁce, Richmond City Hall, 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC, 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays, from Nov. 20, 2013–Jan. 17, 2014.

conditions also require Polygon to transfer 8311 Cambie Road and other portions of 8331, 8351, and 8371 Cambie Road for consolidation with the new aforementioned park area. The net result will be a larger park (over 38% more area) with increased street frontage for access and parking.

City Disposition

Originally signed elector response forms must be received at City Hall by 5:00 p.m., Jan 17, 2014. Photocopies of signed forms can not be accepted.

What is an Alternative Approval Process? An Alternative Approval Process allows a council to proceed with an action unless at least 10% of the electors state their opposition within a prescribed period.

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If opposed, sign an AAP Form Elector response forms must be in the form provided by the City and are available at the Information Counter on the first floor of City Hall, 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC., 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., from Nov. 20, 2013– Jan. 17, 2014. Elector response forms are also available on the City website at www.richmond.ca or by calling the City Clerk’s Office at 604-276-4007 during regular business hours.

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Who is eligible? Only electors of the City of Richmond are eligible to sign an elector response form. Qualiﬁed electors are those persons meeting all of the following qualiﬁcations: t JT B $BOBEJBO DJUJ[FO t BO JOEJWJEVBM XIP JT BHF PS PMEFS t IBT CFFO B SFTJEFOU PG #SJUJTI $PMVNCJB GPS BU MFBTU TJY NPOUIT t B 3JDINPOE SFTJEFOU PS PXOFS PG property within Richmond for at MFBTU UIF MBTU EBZT BOE t JT OPU EJTRVBMJmFE GSPN WPUJOH CZ the Local Government Act or any other act. A non-resident property elector who meets the following criteria is also an eligible elector: t JT OPU FOUJUMFE UP SFHJTUFS BT B

resident elector for the City of 3JDINPOE t BO JOEJWJEVBM XIP JT BHF PS PMEFS t JT B $BOBEJBO DJUJ[FO t IBT CFFO B SFTJEFOU PG #SJUJTI $PMVNCJB GPS BU MFBTU TJY NPOUIT t IBT CFFO B SFHJTUFSFE PXOFS PG real property within the City of 3JDINPOE GPS BU MFBTU UIJSUZ EBZT and, t JT OPU EJTRVBMJmFE GSPN WPUJOH CZ the Local Government Act or any other act. Note: Corporations are not entitled to vote nor is land held in a corporate name eligible to vote. In the case of multiple owners of a parcel, only one person may vote as a non-resident property elector. David Weber, Corporate Ofﬁcer, City Clerk’s Ofﬁce

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MLA backs the sale of booze in grocery stores

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by Tom Fletcher Black Press The MLA in charge of the B.C. government’s liquor policy review is recommending alcohol sales within grocery stores, using the “store within a store” model in place in other provinces. Richmond Steveston MLA John Yap announced three of his recommendations Thursday, including the idea that a separate staffed area should handle alcohol sales. He also called for no increase to the 731 private store licences that are active now, and no sales in convenience stores other than those already designated as rural agency stores. Yap’s full report has more than 70 recommendations, but it won’t be released until the new year after cabinet has considered it. Liquor in grocery stores was by far the most popular topic during his public consultation, which is why only those recommendations are being made public now, he said. NDP liquor and gaming critic Shane Simpson said Yap has promoted the popular idea repeatedly, and Thursday’s announcement appears “cobbled together” to distract attention from BC Hydro rate hikes and B.C.’s dismal job creation performance than it is about liquor sales. “It’s been released with no supporting evidence as to how you do this,” Simpson said. “Who gets these stores? If there’s really a moratorium on new licences, does this mean that somebody who has a 10,000 square foot private store today is going to be told you have to give that up to get 1,000 square feet in a

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Safeway? I don’t think that’s going to happen.” The Alliance of Beverage Licensees, representing private liquor stores, questioned Yap’s assertion that the change would create jobs and increase convenience. “There are very few places around the province you will not find a liquor store already located within 100 metres of a grocery store, and having a separate liquor checkout inside a grocery store will not improve convenience,” said Ian Baillie, executive director of the alliance. The alliance is running a radio ad campaign saying its 10,000 employees’ jobs are at risk, and putting alcohol in grocery stores increases the chance that young people can obtain booze.

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mpaired driving is one of the oldest criminal code offences relating to operating a motor vehicle, but the social stigma that now attaches to such behaviour is a relatively recent development. It may be hard to believe that announcing ‘one for the road’ was once considered a clever remark. Today, social media commentary is more along the line of: ““Isn’t drunk driving hilarious?” said no one ever.” The effort to achieve this change has been multi-pronged and persistent, even in the face of the textbook tragedies that still happen too frequently to allow for anything but ongoing vigilance. The professional upholders of the law have done and continue to do what they must. Researchers and health care professionals— from emergency responders to medical specialists—likewise. The families of countless victims have organized and lobbied and from these efforts have grown mature and ever-more sophisticated advocacy groups. Still, statistics published by MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Drivers), one of the most high profile of such groups, state that, on average, “4 people are killed and 175 people are injured in Canada every day in impairment-related crashes.” Against the trend, the Mayor of Toronto has for the past short while been both defending his own such misbehaviour and making a joke of it. When responding to allegations from former staffers in court documents, in carefully parsed statements he told reporters that he has driven after consuming alcohol on

more than one occasion: “I might have had some drinks and driven” but to the CBC “I have never been drunk and driven.” The Mayor prefaced his comments to the CBC with, as one media personality called it “an appeal to no standards” saying “all of us have done this.” Then, at the November 18th Toronto City Council meeting in which his mayoral powers were transferred to the Deputy Mayor, he reportedly pantomimed drinking and driving in the direction of a fellow councilor who had been cautioned by the police. The antics of Toronto’s Mayor with respect to this particular behaviour are deeply disrespectful of the considerable efforts made by so many to change our thinking about drinking and driving, and indeed of the victims killed or maimed by such willfully risky and dangerous behaviour. A public figure who so breezily and brazenly challenges and defies such a fledgling cultural norm cannot help but undermine it, no matter whether he from time to time happens to “say it right.” It is also disturbing to see how the Mayor’s admitted drug use and out-ofbounds profanity have overshadowed the commentary on drinking and driving issues. Meanwhile, on November 5th, down the street from Toronto’s City Hall, the CN Tower’s new lighting system designed to enhance its structure from bottom to top while also publicizing recognized causes shone red in honour of MADD Canada’s Red Ribbon Campaign. This is an annual awareness campaign that runs from now until January 6th, 2014. MADD Canada Chapters and community leaders will be handing out red ribbons and educational material to “remind Canadians that they have the power to prevent impaired driving.”

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City Board Asphalt paving advisory October 25 to November 30, 2013 The City of Richmond has contracted Imperial Paving Ltd. to grind and pave the following location in Richmond from October 25 to November 30 : • • • • • • • • • •

7000 Block of Garden City Road No. 5 Road from Steveston Highway to Dyke Road –S.B. Only Dyke Road and No. 5 Road to 300m West 9000 Block of Leonard Road Hammersmith Gate (Shell Road to Hammersmith Gate ) Hammersmith Way (Horseshoe way to Coppersmith Way) Coppersmith Way Horseshoe Way to Hammersmith way Jacombs Road (Westminster Highway to Jacombs Road Overpass ) 6000 and 7000 Block South Dike Road Westminster Highway (Maclean to Gilley Road)

Work hours will be 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on weekdays, and 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on weekends. Traffic will be reduced to single-lane and there may be temporary lane closures. Delays may occur. The use of an alternate route is strongly encouraged. This work is weather dependent and dates are subject to change without notice. Questions may be directed to Wasim Memon, Supervisor, Engineering Inspections, at 604-276-4189, or visit the City’s paving program webpage at www.richmond.ca (City Services > Roads, Dykes, Water & Sewers > Construction Projects > 2013 Paving). City of Richmond | 6911 No. 3 Rd. Richmond BC V6Y 2C1 | Tel: 604-276-4000

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Calling all Richmond 13-18 year olds! Food & Prizes

WHERE YOUTH THRIVE:

How do you see your City?

Meet other youth

Richmond Talks

At this fun, interactive workshop you will create a city map of important places, resources and activities that show what is meaningful to you about Richmond.

See you at one of these free workshops:

Share your ideas and help us shape the City’s 2014-2018 Youth Service Plan.

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Wed., Dec. 11

4 - 6 pm Richmond City Hall 6911 No. 3 Road

4 - 6 pm South Arm Community Centre 8880 Williams Road

Martin van den Hemel photo (above)/Amanda Oye photo (below) Staff from Lansdowne Centre and The Richmond Review (above) and other volunteers (below) added a few splashes of colour to this dealership at the Richmond Auto Mall Tuesday as part of the Windows of Hope fundraiser.

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There was plenty of green added to the Richmond Auto Mall on Tuesday, as more than 100 volunteers added a festive touch by painting the windows to several of the dealerships with a Christmas motif. The makeover was part of the annual Windows of Hope fundraiser, which raises more than $24,000 last year for the Richmond Christmas Fund.

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Vancouver Opera A Night at the Opera Enjoy a magical performance of highlights from Vancouver Opera’s current season along with opera classics both familiar and rare, as well as some special holidaythemed surprises. This captivating performance will feature rising stars from VO’s Yulanda M. Faris Young Artist Program.

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Mice closed restaurant for three days Steveston Seafood House on Moncton Street was closed down for three days last weekend after a routine inspection found a mouse infestation and unsanitary conditions. Last Thursday, a Vancouver Coastal Health Authority inspector came for a routine check of the eatery, at 3951 Moncton St., and noted an accumulation of mouse droppings were found in several areas of the restaurant. The inspector ordered that a pest control firm be hired, that the contaminated food be discarded and that the infested areas get a proper cleaning and sanitizing. During a follow-up inspection on Friday, there were still issues, namely mouse droppings in several areas of the restaurant. The restaurant was permitted to re-open on Monday after a third inspection, which found no mice activity and that other issues had been addressed.

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Shine up your ride and head on out to Steveston this weekend for a Classic and Custom Car Cruise. The proud owners of 20 definitive vehicles of the past, from hot rods and Corvettes to vintage cars and trucks, have already signed up to wind their way through the seven streets that make up the historic downtown village. They’ll gather for this Sunday’s (Dec. 1) afternoon cruise near the Gulf of Georgia Cannery at 12:15 p.m. sharp, and wind up back behind the Buck and Ear Bar and Grill where they’ll be parked until 2:30 p.m. The Steveston Merchants Association is adding the classic car cruise to its annual pre-Christmas festivities which includes a farmer’s market and, apparently, a visit from Santa Claus. There will also be horse and carriage rides on Bayview Street. Doug Harder, who is organizing the Classic and Custom Car Cruise, says the car owners and public at large are being encouraged to bring unwrapped toys and gifts, or to donate money to the Richmond Christmas Fund. He notes that many of the entries are owned by local residents including Richmond Lions Club executive member Randy Scherk, who is entering his 1980 Chev C10 pickup truck. Scherk has been a member of the Lions Club for 24 years and is the chairperson of the popular Sockeye Car Show every June 1 in Steveston. Scherk remembers at time when the Lions Club used to hold a parade in Steveston just a few days before Christmas, so he’s excited the cruise has been revived. Another Richmond entry is the popular 1964 Mustang Convertible, painted red of course, owned by Tangerine Twiss. Harder notes that Twiss has won several people’s choice awards with this beauty. And one of the most travelled and photographed cars in North America is also scheduled to make an appearance. Tevie Smith’s Termite Taxi, 1947 Chrysler Town and Country Coupe, has been on tours throughout Mexico, the U.S. and Canada from one coast to the other. Last year, Smith went on the Great Lakes Cruise, which was a tour of seven cities in Canada and the U.S. in seven days with a separate car show at every stop. Prizes will be awarded for best decorated car, truck and commercial entry.

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EDITORIAL: A time for giving

here may not be snow on the ground, but Christmas is definitely in the air.

You may have taken advantage of the recent dry spell to put up decorative lights. Santa’s helpers are now ensconced at local malls, and the hype for seasonal sales is in full swing. It’s hard to escape the commercial trappings of Christmas. Nor should we. Livelihoods depend on it. But amidst the hustle and bustle of the next month, it’s important to take some time out, and reach out to those who don’t have the means to indulge, who can’t afford to get

their kids the latest toy sensation, who don’t have proper winter coats in their closets, who can’t put a holiday feast on their dinner table or may not even have a home to keep them warm. There’s no shortage of groups and organizations who work hard all year to help make life a little easier for people who are struggling. Those struggles are magnified during the holiday season, with all the expectations it brings. For those of us hustling from store to store, fulfilling wish lists, it takes but a moment to drop some spare change into the Salvation Army red kettle at the front door, or to drop

a winter coat, mittens or hats at a business holding a coat drive, or to place a few cans of hearty soup in the Richmond Food Bank box at the grocery store. Better yet, pitch in by volunteering some time and energy to those worthy groups. They’re busy this time of year, and would likely appreciate the help. Or pledge to make an effort to help out through the year. Need doesn’t go by dates on the calendar. They’re small gestures, but for those on the receiving end, they’re blessings. And isn’t that what Christmas is all about? – Black Press

Visions of Richmond without the ALR

Green Scene Colin Dring

magine for a moment our city of Richmond in the 1970s.

Imagine that the legislation of the Agricultural Land Commission Act was never passed. Imagine what this city would look like. Imagine what it would be like to live here. Anyone who has been along the north or south arms of the Fraser would be travelling through high-end real estate properties on the river’s edge. Gone are the migratory birds, the sand flats, and the folks who come from all over the region to fish, to bike, run or walk. Residential properties are packed, spreading side-by-side, watching the tankers go past. All of Richmond would be developed with suburban, cookie-cutter style residences, sprawling from each edge of the island in winding convoluted culde-sacs, with houses filling the property boundaries. Population would have doubled or even tripled over that time. Imagine 400,000 people living in Richmond. Our days of cheap food would be over, as by 2008 food shortages in the United States and in China would have significantly impacted our ability to

Cranberry fields in Richmond. Richmond would look a lot different without the Agricultural Land Reserve.

import foods. Sedentary lifestyles would become normal as people commute to work and spend longer hours in traffic. Liveability, health, recreation - all diminished. Socializing and neighbourhood connection would be even worse. Social isolation would be normal among seniors and new immigrants trapped in their houses and unable to get to their services and support networks due to a poor and inefficient public transit system. The wildlife in our area would be impacted as habitats for birds, plants, and animals are all given over to housing and commercial developments. The paving-over of natural landscapes would lead to increased water runoff, flooding of streets over the rainy season, and increased costs on taxpayers for road repairs and for expanded sewage and storm-water infrastructure. The loss of vegetation and soil would generate even more greenhouse

All of Richmond would be developed with suburban, cookie-cutter style residences, sprawling from each edge of the island in winding convoluted cul-de-sacs, with houses filling the property boundaries. Population would have doubled or even tripled over that time. Imagine 400,000 people living in Richmond. gases that would further contribute to global climate change. Farmers, hundreds of them, would no longer be employed. Businesses that relied on this fresh produce would go quickly by the wayside, meaning no more local greengrocers, no more processing facilities, and no more jobs for many Richmond residents. This vision of a Richmond without an ALR should be held close to our public consciousness. It is the right of all humans to have food. As it is, our food supply relies on imports and contains foods that have travelled hundreds,

sometimes thousands of miles, to get to the grocery shelves. We will need to consider where our food supplies would come from in the event of an emergency. Grocery stores throughout the city only have 3 to 4 days of fresh food stockpiled. If there were to be an emergency situation, such as in the Philippines, having a strong local food system would help us recover more easily. It is within our best interests to address this vulnerability to our food supply. It has been well documented that when other industries fail, agriculture and

associated food economies continue to survive and if the conditions are right, to thrive. Conserving and protecting our agricultural lands is of paramount importance. Of additional importance, and perhaps just as significant, is enabling farmers to access farmland to grow food while achieving equitable returns on their hard work. The average Canadian spends a paltry 11-12 per cent of their disposable income on food. Much of that is spent in restaurants and fast-food outlets. This is the lowest percentage in the world. We can do much better, but we will find that difficult if the ALR disappears. Colin Dring is executive director of the Richmond Food Security Society, which works to ensure that all people in the community have access to safe, nutritious, culturally appropriate foods that strengthen our environment and society. To contribute, check out www. richmondfoodsecurity.org.

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Editor: I feel for the families of the latest tragedies on Richmond roads. What we don’t seem to face up to is the fact that our roads seem to set their own speed limits. Steveston Highway is a free-for-all, with the norm being 70 km/h and not the posted 50 km/h. The secondary routes such as Francis, Williams and Blundell roads are no better with speeds far exceeding posted maximums. Pedestrians are no better as they are consumed by what’s on their phones or iPods and don’t even give a second look to the oncoming traffic. What is needed is a comprehensive traffic plan in which our local RCMP need to target speeders, inattentive pedestrians and other traffic violators on a full-time basis. A couple of traffic blitzes a year or the occasional fly the flag traffic stop just doesn’t cut it anymore. How many more people have to die in Richmond before we as a city stand up and say enough is enough? D B Neil Richmond

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1ST, 2013 SANTA ARRIVES IN STEVESTON

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feature highlights from the company’s current season, along with opera classics both familiar and rare. There will also be some special holiday-themed surprises in store. Artists include soprano Sheila Christie, mezzo-soprano Kristin Hoff, tenor Rocco Rupolo and pianist Kimberley-Ann Bartczak.

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Steveston Farmers & Artisans Market 10:00am - 4:00pm. Festival of Trees. Vote for your favourite tree.

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Richmond’s Alvin Sanders is reprising his role as a blind census-taker in Hotel Bethlehem, a Ruby Slippers Theatre show on stage Dec. 4 to 7 at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts and Dec. 10 to 22 at Firehall Arts Centre in Vancouver. Ruby Slippers Theatre celebrates its 25th birthday this year with a revival of this original Christmas satire that first premiered in 2011. The play, written by Drew McCreadie, takes a satirical look at the Biblical story of Christmas. Sanders will appear alongside accomplished Vancouver actor Scott Bellis, a Richmond native and Matthew McNair grad. For tickets call 604689-0926 or go to firehallartscentre.ca.

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ShowStoppers performs at the Playhouse Dec. 8.

Diamond and the Hug Bug Band. Diamond will perform holiday songs from around the world, with the ShowStoppers serving as special singing guests. ShowStoppers is organized by Perry Ehrlich, a Richmond resident, and

many of the members are from Lulu Island. The show is a presentation of the Vancouver International Children’s Festival. Tickets to the 11 a.m. show are $25, available at TicketsTonight.ca or 604-684-2787.

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LA-LA Land auto extravaganza LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Auto Show is full of eye-popping sights and some even include cars! It’s not difficult to have your head turned but it is a challenge to pick one’s top picks but I’m for the challenge. Nissan GT-R Nismo Nissan stole the show with not only one of the fastest cars in the world but the fastest man in the world. Olympic gold medalist and world record holder Usain Bolt was on hand as Nissan’s Director of Excitement. Usain was clearly taken with the new GT-R Nismo, there were also promises to get him one to replace his gold coloured GT-R. Power has been pumped up to 600hp taking this new Nismo version to 100 km/h in just two seconds. Look for the new GT-R in the spring of 2014. I suspect Usain will get his a bit earlier. Chevrolet Colorado The mid-size pickup truck market has been all but abandoned by the domestic automakers over the last few years leaving this category entirely to Toyota and Nissan with the Tacoma and Frontier trucks. Wait until next year and the choice will include the all-new Colorado from Chevrolet. Building off the success of the all-new full-size Silverado, the engineers have taken the same approach to this new truck. On the economy front, eventually there will be three engines to choose from. Out of gate, there is the base 2.5L 4-cylinder engine or a 3.6L V6. Subaru WRX Fans of the Subaru WRX will be very excited about the arrival of an all-new car but maybe a bit disappointed that this production model

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e’s the artistic boss of Richmond’s only professional theatre—and next week he’ll be crowned king. Jovanni Sy is playing the leading role of King of Siam in The King and I, opening at Gateway Theatre Dec. 6.

Sy’s titles, along with the fact he’s acted in the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical twice before, surely must be going to his head. Right? “I was a bit nervous going into it,” said director Chris McGregor in an interview. “Is he going to allow me to direct the show and my vision?” Much to the chagrin of arts

The King and I •Dec. 5 to 31 at Gateway Theatre (Opening night is Friday, Dec. 6) •Music by Richard Rodgers; book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II •Starring Barbara Tomasic and Jovanni Sy; directed by Chris McGregor •Tickets, $30 to $49, 604-2701812 or gatewaytheatre.com

reporters searching for a 2003, a production that holds scandal, Sy has been noththe record as the theatre’s ing but gracious. Not even a second-highest selling show, script thrown in McGregor’s after The Sound of Music. In face to report. the director’s chair for this “It’s been a great experiproduction is McGregor, ence,” said McGregor. “Audiwho is marking his third CHRIS ences are lucky to have him straight year at the helm of McGREGOR Gateway’s winter musical. do the show. I think they’re going to love him.” His secret to success? Sy, artistic director since last spring, “For them to pick really good will be making his debut on the plays,” he said. “I love these musiGateway stage, showing audiences cals. For me the three (The Sound of his passion for theatre isn’t just talk. Music, Fiddler on the Roof and The “It’s one of the most fun roles I’ve King and I) are the best musicals ever played, and I can’t wait to get ever written.” back at it again,” said Sy in an interAll are real stories based in history view posted on the theatre’s website. and proven to be timeless. McOne of the most popular musicals Gregor’s focus has been the same of the last century, created by the leg- for each—the family. endary theatre duo Richard Rodgers “Every audience knows what it’s and Oscar Hammerstein II, The King like to be in a family or part of a and I transports audiences to 1862 family. So I zone in and exploit the Siam (modern day Thailand). English family values, exploit the family widow Anna Leonowens and her relationships, as much as possible,” young son arrive at the royal palace in he said. “I tell the actors this play Bangkok to serve as tutor to the king’s is about the struggle of one man many children and wives. doing the best for his family, and Considered a barbarian in the West, everything else relates to that.” the king calls on Anna to help change Always the theatre’s largest produchis image. Each rooted in their own tion of the season, The King and I traditions and values, the two clash, features a cast of 39. All but five actors but grow to understand and respect are amateurs, many from the local one another. It’s a love story with community. Managing the hulking plenty of musical bedazzlement with cast is of course challenging—parsongs like “Getting to Know You,” ticularly in scheduling—but it’s one “Shall We Dance?” and “Whistle a McGregor thrives on. Happy Tune.” He started directing at Bishop’s Gateway last produced the show in University in 1987, when he earned

David Cooper photo Barbara Tomasic and Jovanni Sy play the leading roles in the Gateway Theatre production of ‘The King and I,’ opening Dec. 6.

his bachelor’s degree in drama. After a long theatre career, he went back to school to learn more about the art. Earning his master’s of fine arts in directing from University of B.C. in 2009 allowed him to hone his directing skills. McGregor’s own theatre company, Theatre Bagger, has produced many contemporary works, with a more recent focus on theatre for young audiences. With a 1951 Broadway debut, The King and I is far from modern, but the age-old book and its themes of struggle in family and politics are still poignant today. In Siam, there’s worry about an invasion and economic collapse, things McGregor said America is concerned with today.

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With league play set to tip off next Wednesday (R.A. McMath Wildcats visiting Hugh Boyd Trojans at 7:30 p.m.), any of five or six teams are expected to have a realistic chance of topping the standings.

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“For the first time in the new incarnation of McRoberts basketball, we are an experienced group looking to make some noise,” adds Meier, who promises the Strikers will play an assertive brand of basketball that is both fun to play and watch. “We will look to set and control the tempo both on offence and defence.” Besides Macalipay, the gifted point guard who is blessed with top-end speed, skill and an ability to find open teammates, the Strikers also have John Tseng, a six-foot-four Grade 12 guard who is also playing in his third year of senior ball and has led the team in scoring each of the last two seasons. Coach Meier expects Tseng, who is also a strong defender, to continue improving while leading by example. And at six-foot-five, Nolan Howell gives McRoberts a big presence in the paint and a player who isn’t afraid to battle for the ball as evident by his strong rebounding totals over the last seasons. As eluded to earlier, MacNeill returns nine players from last year’s team leaving co-coaches Landon Dy and Steward Siy with “high expectations.” See Page 24

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several years now, McNair enters this season hoping to finally get over the hump and challenge for a city title. McNair tipped off the 2013-14 campaign with an impressive 90-64 victory over Eric Hamber on Tuesday. And they’re scheduled to play in the Sutherland Classic in North Vancouver this weekend, looking to repeat as tournament champions. They’ll be joined at this weekend’s tournament by three other Richmond teams: Palmer, McMath and McRoberts. McNair coach Jessy Dhillon’s optimism is strengthened by the fact McNair boasts an all-Grade 12 starting lineup of Royce Sargeant, Renz Zabala, Shivraj Sidhu, Gurjivan Grewal and Arsheel Ali. All five have played for the school’s senior team since Grade 10 and have been playing together since Grade 8. “They have built great chemistry over the years on and off the court,” says Dhillon. “Royce has been a starter for the Marlins since Grade 10, and is one of the top guards not only in Richmond but in the Lower Mainland. His ability to get to the hoop is unbelievable. He makes it look so easy.” Sargeant will be joined in the back court by second-year starter Zabala. Together, they feature one of the quickest back courts in the league and will be counted on to help the Marlins retain their high-tempo style of play. Undersized “big men” Grewal and Sidhu will be looked to provide energy and battle in the paint for rebounds, with Grade 11s Kevin Yang, Owen Vint and Balraj Saran on hand to spell them off. Yang emerged last season as one of the best spot shooters in the league. “A major strength of our starting five is that they can all shoot the ball pretty well, which will open up lanes for our guards to make plays to the hoop,” says coach Dhillon. “Similar to last year, our strengths will be our fast-paced attack that will look to wear out

Don Fennell photo Royce Sargeant has started for the McNair Marlins since Grade 10.

bigger-sized teams.” At Richmond High, the once-mighty Colts are—by all accounts— mighty once more. Led by key returnees Dave Yap (captain), Amar Burmy, Jerry Shi and Tristan Ordonez, the Colts have added Keiteh Adano and Cory Pidhaichuk to an already strong lineup that figures to challenge for league supremacy. But coach Les Brown cautions not to expect overnight success. “As the only 4A school in Richmond we have a pretty tough schedule, trying to see what the competition at that level is like around the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley, so there will be a lot of growing this season,” he says. Himself a former Colt, Brown is excited to welcome back another former Colt in Jason Birring to help coach the team. “We are really lucky to have him. He is great

with our players and has tons of experience,” says Brown. After spending the past couple seasons flirting with playoff success, the StevestonLondon Sharks are in clear rebuild mode. “We only have four returning players and only one player who played major minutes back from last year. And we also have five Grade 10s playing up this year,” says coach Mike Stoneburgh. The starting five, which includes a pair of Grade 10s, is made up of JP Daquioag, Nigel Boyd, Ibrahim Warsame, Taros Johal and Dennis Yap. Look for any of MJ Edurese, Darian Ngo or Jan Ycasas to be first off the bench. “Our expectations are to compete every game this year as Richmond will be really tough,” says Stoneburgh. “But with the new tiering this year Richmond basketball has become

“They have built great chemistry over the years on and off the court.” —Jessy Dhillon

tough and fun again as teams have new hopes of making BC’s or Lower Mainland championships.” Like the Sharks, JN Burnett Breakers are also in rebuilding mode but coach Bill Riach loves his team’s work ethic and is “excited and optimistic” that they’ll surprise more than few people this season. “We’ve got quite a group of talented kids so I think we’ll be at least reasonably competitive,” says Riach. But, he adds with caution, the team will also feature several Grade 10s which, while boding well for the future, will mean some pronounced growing pains. “Our goal will be to try to play a style where we’re not turning the ball over,” says Riach. “So that may mean trying to slow the game down and limit the fast breaks.” Hugh Boyd Trojans (28), HJ Cambie Crusaders (1-9) and Richmond Christian Eagles (0-10) combined for only three wins last season, but will be hoping to improve on those numbers this year.

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Swimmers receive national honours Richmond’s Noemie Thomas, Luke Reilly named Canadian junior female and male swimmers of the year Richmond has a history of producing some of Canada’s top swimmers, and the latest news that two of its current athletes have been recognized with national awards only confirms that. Noemie Thomas and Luke Reilly, both members of the University of BC-based Pacific Dolphins, were honoured last weekend as the Junior Female Swimmer of the Year and Junior Male Swimmer of the Year respectively by Swimming Canada. Thomas, who still qualifies as a junior at age 17, competed against the world’s best in 2013. She was the youngest woman in the 100-metre butterfly final at FINA world championships in Barcelona, where she finished seventh. She also eaerned victories in the last two women’s races of the Canada Cup short

course meet last wekend in Toronto. Thomas neared her Canadian record in the 50-metre butterfly for the win, then a few minutes later was the lead-off swimmer in UBC’s 4 by 50-m freestyle relay gold performance. Meanwhile, the Junior Male Swimmer of the Year, Luke Reilly, 18, set a national age group record in his fifth-place finish in the 400-metre individual medley at the FINA World Junior Championships in Dubai. Former Richmond Rapids swim star and three-time Olympian Brian Johns was also recognized with an award last weekend by Swimming Canada. Johns, who is now coaching swimming for the UBC Pacific Dolphins (one of his students is Reilly) received a Coach of the Year award for his work.

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GVHBA Coats for Kids campaign will keep spirits bright By Kerry Vital

The temperatures are steadily falling, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to break out the cozy winter coats, gloves, hats and scarves. However, for those who canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t afford all of that warm gear, this season might be less than cheerful. To combat this, the Greater Vancouver Home Buildersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

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Association has kicked off its annual Coats for Kids campaign, hoping to beat last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s collection number. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last year the response to Coats for Kids was heart-warming as Lower Mainland residents donated more than 3,000 coats, scarves, gloves, blankets and new unwrapped toys and gifts for distribution to children, teenagers and adults,â&#x20AC;? says GVHBA Board of Directors Chair Lynn Harrison. The donation drive supports the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau, which helps provide a brighter Christmas for families in need. This year marks the 18th year of the campaign, which

brings together members all over the Lower Mainland. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am delighted so many prominent members of our association are participating,â&#x20AC;? says Harrison. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is so important to help families in our communities who are in need, especially during this time of the year.â&#x20AC;? New or gently used winter coats, scarves, gloves, toques, warm blankets and sweaters and other warm items of clothing are all welcomed, as well as unwrapped gifts and toys or monetary donations. Among the locations you can drop off items are many Black Press community newspaper offices, developers and other housing industry professionals in Abbotsford, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Delta, Langley, Maple Ridge, North Vancouver, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam, Richmond, Surrey, Vancouver and West Vancouver. For a full list of participating locations and times when you can drop off donations, visit www.gvhba.org/coatsforkids.

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Ledingham McAllisterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Charland features spacious ďŹ&#x201A;oorplans with high-end details such as elegant kitchen cabinetry, large windows and stainless-steel appliances. The exterior architecture is inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright, making for beautiful curb appeal.

Life doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t end at your front door at LedMacâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Charland By Kerry Vital

Life is full of surprises, activities and excitement, and Ledingham McAllister is keeping that in mind with Charland, its condominium development in Coquitlam. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We took your whole lifestyle into account,â&#x20AC;? says Manuela Mirecki, senior vice-president of marketing and design for Ledingham McAllister. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Life doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t end at your front door.â&#x20AC;? In order to cater to that, Charland includes

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thoughtful touches such as a bicycle repair station, bike-sized storage lockers and storage for kayaks and paddles, making the development perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. It also has the perfect location, just blocks from the Vancouver Golf Club and Blue Mountain Park, as well as shopping, dining and schools. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about location, location, location,â&#x20AC;? says Mirecki. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are mountain bike trails galore around here, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s incredibly green.â&#x20AC;? Charland is joining the well-established Austin Heights neighbourhood, and will take advantage of some of the amazing views in the area. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The views of Mount Baker and the golf course are absolutely beautiful,â&#x20AC;? Mirecki says. Charland is equally beautiful, with its Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired exterior architecture, bamboo garden with its own seating area, infinity-pool water feature and

rooftop terrace. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a real sense of pride in the outside,â&#x20AC;? says Mirecki. Inside, the 88 spacious one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans range from approximately 604 to 1,003 square feet, with a large balcony or patio in every home. Among the features youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find in your new space are nine-foot ceilings and contemporary laminate flooring throughout the main living areas. The kitchen in particular demonstrates the luxury of the home. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The kitchens are spectacular,â&#x20AC;? Mirecki says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They have all those things you would expect in a West Vancouver home. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re really the showpiece.â&#x20AC;? Stainless-steel appliances, halogen pot lights and under-cabinet lighting are just three of those features. The cabinetry and countertops differ depending on your colour scheme. The Dogwood scheme showcases

white Shaker-style cabinets complemented by quartz composite countertops with linearstyle ceramic tile, while the Evergreen scheme includes flat-panel cabinets in a warm-grey wood-grain finish and quartz composite countertops paired with a modern porcelain mini-mosaic tile backsplash. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll also find a breakfast bar or large kitchen island in most homes. Luxurious bathrooms feature square-edge quartz countertops and porcelain tile floors. The master ensuite includes a deep soaker tub with full-height ceramic tile surround and recessed pot lighting, which continues in the main bathroom as well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These are beautiful homes and floorplans,â&#x20AC;? Mirecki says. Homes at Charland start at $219,900. For more information, check out www.ledmac. com/charland, call 604-492-3388 or visit the presentation centre at 102-1020 Austin Avenue, Coquitlam, open daily (except Friday) between noon and 5 p.m.

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INDEX IN BRIEF

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...............1-8 COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...9-57

OBITUARIES

IN MEMORIAM

RICHARD MAXWELL

CHILDREN ........................................80-98 EMPLOYMENT .............................102-198

Time will pass, memories will last forever.

BUSINESS SERVICES...................203-387 PETS & LIVESTOCK ......................453-483 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE...........503-587 REAL ESTATE ...............................603-696 RENTALS ......................................703-757 AUTOMOTIVE ..............................804-862 MARINE .......................................903-920

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 3

ENGAGEMENTS Rathburn / Thomas Sheila Rathburn daughter of Ron and Phyllis, of Richmond, B.C. and Nick Thomas formerly of New York, New York wish to announce their engagement of marriage.

Psalm 18

OBITUARIES

BC Cancer Foundation Legacies accepted. 604.877.6040 or visit: bccancerfoundation.com

JENSEN - Robert (Bob) James passed away peacefully at Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria after a short battle with cancer on November 23, 2013. He was born on May 2, 1934 in Burnaby, B.C. Bob is survived by his wife of 50 years, Kathy, his 8 children, Leslie, Marty, Davie, Rod, Cheri, Neil, Greg, and Glen, and 16 grandchildren. Bob will be greatly missed by many other relatives and friends. Bob was an auto paint refinisher for 40 years and raised his family in Richmond, B.C. He was an avid sports enthusiast, sports fisherman and boater. He and Kathy retired to Mayne Island, B.C. in 1994 and was very involved in the Island, especially the Silver Maynes Society. His greatest pleasure in life was his family and especially all his grandchildren. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Mayne Island Assisted Living Society. A celebration of life will be held at Mayne Island Community Center on Saturday, Dec.. 7, 2013 at 12:00pm.

Frank Robert Taylor October 9, 1922 November 20, 2013. A very special, caring, wonderful man, a beloved father and grandfather has peacefully left this world’s journey. He was the eldest son of David and Frances’ family of seven and survived by brother Harry (Marie) and sister Shirley. He was predeceased by sisters Leonora (George), Lillian (Len), brothers, David and Ken. He is survived by his wife, B Louise (Harder), three sons Bob, Don (Wendy) James and daughter Nancy, grandchildren Christy (Matt), Brad (Liz), Joel, Chris (Nicki), Michael, Glenn, Caitlyn, Gillian and greatgrandchildren Nicholas, Makenna and Khloe. Frank was born in Londonderry, Northern Ireland. The family moved to Canada in 1924 and settled in Vancouver in 1933. In his youth, Frank was a devoted son, valued big brother and a keen scout. In 1939, Frank earned a position with the Federal Government, beginning a 40 year career. Like his father, he served his country. From 1942-45, Frank was the pilot of a Lancaster crew of seven for the RCAF, flying sorties from England. Frank married in 1951 and moved to Richmond in 1953 building 2 of 3 homes with his father, residing for 60 years on Francis Road. Frank’s career as a federal tax expert carried on past government “retirement” age for another successful decade with private firms. Dad was a beloved parent to his four children, and to his eight grandchildren. He was an influential, supportive, caring father. As his brother Harry would say at family gatherings to Dad, “Your true leadership is like the universe, it carries on forever.” He will be remembered for his life-long leadership service to his community, particularly through scouting. The Salvation Army’s Camp Sunrise was an important, favorite place for more than 75 years. Frank inspired all with his passion and poetic words at flagraisings and campfires. His creative “Gleanings” blessed us and reflected his deep spiritualness. He will be missed and always in our thoughts with love and respect. A private family service will be held in December, and a memorial service at Camp Sunrise in June. “Deep Peace”

Christmas Corner & Craft Fairs

COMING EVENTS

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On November 28 2013 it will have been 10 years since Richard Maxwell passed away. To some of you who read this the name might not mean too much, to others you will remember Richard Maxwell in many different ways.

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CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR Sat. Nov 30, 10am - 4pm. 6800 Lynas Lane. Unique items.

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1521- 56 St. Tsawwassen .Retro Design & Antiques Fair. Dec 1st, 10am-3pm. 3250 Commercial Dr. Info:604-980-3159. Adm. $5.

To his family he is Dad, a man who showed us the meaning of strength, friendship, and love. To others he was Dick Maxwell an Advisor, Mentor and Investor. One who set unprecedented levels and standards within the Industrial Commercial Real Estate, being recognized as the top revenue producer in Canada. Through all of Dads achievements and successes in life his greatest love was his family. Dad provided the stability and balance that are key fundamentals for success in family. Dad would be the first one to say this success would not be possible without the support of his wife and best friend our Mom Norma.

SOUTH ARM UNITED CHURCH (Corner of No 3 Rd & Steveston Hwy) CHRISTMAS FAIR Saturday, November 30, 9:00 am- 12:30

Mom and Dad provided the best childhood a kid could ask for, my brother Gord and I hold our best memories today from our childhood, these memories will stay forever in our hearts. This is all thanks to mom and dad.

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This was a life changing day for all of us especially Mom and Dad. I never understood the true impact, until I became a father myself losing a child is unfathomable. Mom and Dad found strength in each other and moved forward but life was never the same.

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Dad had many great achievements in life but his greatest achievement was his marriage to his best friend and our Mom Norma. This was a journey that began in the back forty ofNorma’s parents Gordon and Alice McKay’s strawberry field and ended with a life full of wonderful memories. It was our Mom, Dads best friend who in the end took care of him. In life we sometimes search for the meaning of true love, our mom defined it.

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Since our Dad Richard has passed our lives have grown and success has come to our families. Norma now has three grandchildren, Cooper and Sky from Randy and Shannon, and Luke from Gord and Christy. This also would have given Dad three grandchildren to hold and play with and he would have been thrilled. Grandpa Maxwell is always talked about amongst our families and our children will grow up knowing all about the great man their grandpa was.

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Dad, we miss very much and wish you could be here with us today, we know you’re smiling down upon us and we continue to love and learn through your memory.

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

8 Long-haul truck drivers reqd. Sal: $23.00/hr. F/T, Pmt. 1+ yrs. exp. Class A or 1 Licence & willingness to travel for ext. periods req. Duties; Operate, drive straight or articulated trucks. Transport goods and materials. Plan schedules and routes. Oversee condition of the vehicle. Lang: English. Contact: Inderjeet from Freight Link Express in Richmond, BC. Please apply at freight_link@yahoo.ca or fax 604.272.0299

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is now accepting applications for full time Seasonal Farm Labourers. 21 positions avail. Wage rate $10.25/hr. Approx. 50 + hrs/wk. Approx. starting date Jan. 2, 2014. Duties include: planting, cultivating, weeding, harvesting, picking crops, general farm work, pruning. Contact Desmond by fax: 604-448-0911or at 8400 No. 6 Rd., Richmond betwn 10am - 4pm. Mon. - Fri. or email: desmond@cmgolf.ca

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Richmond Country Farms

Van Kamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s group of companies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience/training.

To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abstract and details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com or Call 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889

FARM WORKERS

FARM LABOURERS required for East Richmond Nurseries 18431 Westminster Hwy. to start February 15th, 2014. Job Description harvest, plant, prune, weed, and space plants. Will be working outdoors and doing heavy lifting Wage $10.33/hr. Email: labour@erniplants.com Fax: 604244-2924 No Drop Ins

HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS

We offer above average rates and an excellent employee beneďŹ ts package.

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COUNTER ATTENDANTS: Rakkar Investments Ltd. O/A Quiznos in Richmond is hiring 1 F/T food counter attendant. Duties include: taking customer orders, portioning & wrapping take out food, recieving payments, stocking refrigerators etc. No experience required. Salary would be $11/hr with 40 hrs/week. Must be fluent in English, willing to work in shifts. Please email resume to: rakkarinvestments@gmail.com FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISOR Rakkar Investments Ltd. O/A Quiznos in Richmond is hiring 1 F/T food service supervisor with 1 to 2 years exp. and Grade 12 diploma. Duties include: Supervising and coordinating activities of staff that prepare and portion food, establish work schedules, ensure food service and quality control, train staff in job duties, sanitation and safety procedures, hire staff and resolve customer complaints, supervise staff and manage kitchen operations. Salary would be $13/hr with 40 hrs/week. Interested applicants please email resumes to: rakkarinvestments@gmail.com

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HEAVY EQUIPMENT Technicians required for work in Fort McMurray. If you are interested in a balanced schedule, competitive wages and benefits please send your resume to: hr@gladiatorequipment.com or fax to 1-780-986-7051.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Gutters, Power Washing, Windows, Maintenance, Res/Comm. Lic/Insâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Free Est. Call Dean 604-839-8856

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MOON CONSTRUCTION BUILDING SERVICES â&#x20AC;˘ Additions â&#x20AC;˘ Renovations â&#x20AC;˘ New Construction Specializing in â&#x20AC;˘ Concrete â&#x20AC;˘ Forming â&#x20AC;˘ Framing â&#x20AC;˘ Siding

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604-218-3064 NEW & REPAIR. Bath & Kitch, flrs, tiles, moulding, dry-wall, painting, plumbing, wiring. Job guaranteed. WCB ins. Patrick 778-863-7100.

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CONCRETE & PLACING

ROUTE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE We are looking for outgoing individuals to help take care of our amazing customers. You are responsible for daily pick up and delivery of uniforms, mats, towels and more. Customers are the focus of everything we do, so your face-to-face time with each of them every week is critical. You have a good driving record, a strong work ethic, and a customer service attitude. Enjoy Mon. - Fri. Day Shifts, BeneďŹ ts, Good Pay, & A Family Culture w/ Many Opportunities For Advancement.

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

AFFORDABLE MOVING www.affordablemoversbc.com

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DRYWALL

DRYWALL - 30 Years Exp. Reliable Work - Res. & Comm.

Mike 604-789-5268

.Can-Pro Paint & Drywall. 3 rooms $250. Over 25 yrs of quality service. Insured/Free Est. 604-7717052

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL

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

MOUNTAIN MOVERS- Your trusted choice for residential moving services. (778)378-6683

SHEETMETAL AND CRANE OPERATORS WANTED WKM is currently looking for journeymen and/or registered apprentices We offer competitive wage packages and LOA Please send resumes to Box 225, Trail BC V1R4L5 or email davidfontaine@shawcable.com or phone 250-364-1541 for more information

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PERSONAL SERVICES

VOLUNTEER Rmd. is hiring fulltime Admin. Assistant/Receptionist to provide public with info on community programs & services. 2-3 yrs office admin exp. and 1 yr in reception & switchboard, good at MS Office tools, Outlook and Access. Good customer service, communications & people skills. Work independently & under pressure. Fluent English. Additional languages an asset. Email: jho@volunteerrichmond.ca by Dec. 6, 2013. No phone calls please.

MEDICAL/DENTAL

EXPERIENCED Secretary/Receptionist required for one doctor specialty practice in Richmond, Computer skills and typing necessary. Reply with resume fax 604-2703283.

Only those of interest will be contacted. Van Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

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LOCAL PLUMBER $45 Service Call Plumbing, Heating, Plugged Drains. Mustang Plumbing 778-714-2441 BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

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Richmond Potters Club president Lin Richardson presents a vase to prize draw winner Genie Harrison during the club’s annual Christmas sale. The Richmond Potters Club thanks everyone who helped make the annual sale a success. Its spring sale will be April 25, 26, and 27.

Jennifer Strang photo/JenniferStrangPhotography.com photo The Richmond Curling Club played host to the fourth annual Richmond Gogos Gala, which raised money for the Grandmother to Grandmother Campaign of the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Pictured: Ann Kramer, former co-ordinator of the Richmond Gogos; and Lauris Williams, the 2013 gala co-ordinator. The Nov. 7 event raised $8,200, and featured a buffet dinner, a marketplace, a silent auction and live auction emceed by Coun. Bill McNulty. The funds will help support African grandmothers and the orphans they nurture in 15 African countries.

Richmond Sunrise Rotary sent a container of medical equipment and supplies to Cebu and Bohol in the Philippines last month. Another container of medical equipment and emergency supplies was being packed for shipping to Tacloban last week. Rotary World Help is a B.C.-based charitable organization that has shipped more than 300 containers of medical, dental, computer, education, and other supplies to more than 55 countries during the past 20 years. To donate to this emergency effort for the Philippines, see www.rotaryworldhelp.com or contact a local club member.

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Richmond Society Community Living hosted its signature annual fundraising event Benefit of Possibilities…A Community Affair at the Executive Airport Plaza Hotel on Nov. 14. The event raised more than $15,000 in support of the society’s employment program, which provides youth and adults who are living with a developmental disability the support they need to secure meaningful employment; allowing them to contribute to their financial independence and full inclusion in community. The masquerade-themed Benefit of Possibilities treated guests to a gourmet dinner, live entertainment and an auction. Community Living Awards were also presented to individuals, community and corporate partners who support RSCL’s mandate of seeing beyond disability to ability.

Amanda Oye photo Richmond Christmas Fund chair Wayne Duzita, Volunteer Richmond executive director Elizabeth Specht, and Eric Schroter, event organizer and Christmas Fund roundtable member. Members of The Richmond Bar got together for dinner and raised over $13,000 for the Richmond Christmas Fund on Nov. 21 at the River Rock Casino and Resort. With help from generous sponsors including the law firms Campbell May Froh and Rice, Cohen Buchan Edwards, Pryke Lambert Leathley Russell and Kahn Zack Ehrlich Lithwick, as well as River Rock, all of the money raised through donations, ticket sales and a raffle goes directly to the Richmond Christmas Fund.

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