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Jenna Hauck / Black Press photo A community mailbox recently targeted by mail thieves in Chilliwack. A Richmond City Hall report notes identity theft as one concern in Canada Post’s shift away from door-to-door delivery.
Don Fennell photo Mayor Malcolm Brodie officially opened the 2014 Richmond City Baseball Association season Sunday at Blundell Park. See story, Page 18.
Welcome changes coming to Richmond Hospital Staff Reporter A major renovation of Richmond Hospital's entrance will improve patient comfort and give families an easier time navigating the maze of corridors in the half-century-old facility. “It's very exciting. It's going to really increase the comfort, the welcome feel of the hospital,” said Carolle Sauro, the hospital’s director of special projects. “It's going to enhance the overall experience for people who have to access services at Richmond Hospital.” Construction begins this week on the $2-million-plus project, which is being funded almost entirely by the Milan and
Maureen Ilich Foundation. The hospital’s redesigned atrium—scheduled to be finished at the end of August—will be renamed the Milan Ilich Pavilion in honour of the late developer and philanthropist. Sauro said the space will become a hub for information and services, where the admitting desk will be frontand-centre. New signs and way-finding symbols with an ode to Richmond— salmon, heron, lotus flower—will make for a more pleasant hospital visit. “So many people came and they looked totally bewildered. You don’t want that experience when people are coming for procedures and are anxious already,” said Sauro.
The project involves a reconfiguring of space, shifting the academic library elsewhere in the hospital, and creating a dedicated family and patient centre stocked with health care resources that will also serve as a spiritual sanctuary. “We really have nothing available for quiet reflection—(a place for) families to go when they're experiencing some traumatic or difficult situations as a result of a family member being in acute care or patients themselves,” said Sauro. Rough flooring will be replaced with a smooth service more suitable for wheeling patients and equipment on, new exterior signs will go up and the hub's Starbucks outlet will expand its food services.
Vandalism, theft, traffic, trash, hardship among potential impacts by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Canada Post’s authority to install community mailboxes in established neighbourhoods without municipal approval is prompting concerns from Richmond City Hall. The federal Crown corporation is phasing out door-to-door delivery in urban centres over the next five years in favour of community mailboxes—a service already in place in newer neighbourhoods. The fact the corporation can set up the mailboxes without consulting local government—an authority granted under the Canada Post Corporation Act—is just one concern laid out in a new staff report, triggered by a similar brief from the City of Burnaby. “The proposed elimination of home delivery mail service by Canada Post has numerous community impacts, which warrant further discussion and attention before implementation,” said Amarjeet Rattan, director of the city’s intergovernmental relations and protocol unit, in a report to a council committee. See Page 6
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European chafer beetles have eyes on local lawns
by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter Those who love their lawn put a lot of time and effort to keep up lush appearances. But in the battle against the invasive European chafer beetle, which savours the taste of grass roots, one of the best combat tools actually requires less effort, not more. University of B.C. entomologist Rana Sarfraz said the half-inch beetle, originally from Europe, was first detected in New Westminster in 2001. He explained that since they are outside of their natural range, there are few natural enemies around locally. And that’s bad news if you like your lawn. But fear not, Sarfraz said, because there are steps you can take now to avoid a future headache. Adults begin to emerge in late May, and continue to appear through June and July. They prefer to lay eggs where the grass is relatively short, and Sarfraz said a simple and effective way for homeowners to keep the pest away is by maintaining their grass at between seven and nine centimetres, or in the neighbourhood of three inches. After adults lay their eggs, the newborns emerge as small larvae, known as grubs, which are C-shaped, light-coloured, and voracious. These grubs remain near the surface of the soil, where they can munch on the grass roots
European Chafer Beetle • invasive species from Europe first reported in the U.S. in the 1940s • first detected in B.C. (New Westminster) in 2001 • about 1.2 centimetres long and main food is grass roots • adults begin to emerge in late May; lay eggs in July • the inch-long grubs feed on grass roots through the winter
through the winter and into spring. Since they are so shallow in the ground, their wriggling serves as a real attention-grabber. Birds and raccoons feast on these grubs, and can turn a lawn completely upside down in the process by digging them up. There are a few options available in the fight against the chafer beetle. Converting your classical lawn garden into a vegetable garden has served as a reliable control method since chafer beetles prefer grass roots, Sarfraz said. But for those who insist on a nice green lawn, Sarfraz said there are some methods that don’t work at all. Some have tried spraying pepper, and others have spread shiny objects like blank CDs and DVDs on their lawn, hoping the reflected light from the sun will deter birds. What has proven as effective is watering one’s lawn with parasitic nematodes, but this requires good timing and a true neighbourhood effort. These harmless microscopic worms rely
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photo courtesy Jens Rost via flickr.com The European chafer beetle is drawn to neatly mown lawns with short grass, where it largely subsists off grass roots, causing extensive damage. But birds and raccoons searching for immature beetles, known as grubs during that larval portion of its life cycle, can literally uproot an entire yard.
on water to travel through the soil, and find their way onto the grubs, eventually attacking them from the inside. After sprinkling lawns with water containing the nematodes, the lawns must be kept moist for a least a week, to give the nematodes a route to travel. The challenge is that even if a homeowner does his or her part, a non-cooperating neighbour can lead to the adults laying eggs there the following year. Sarfraz said chafer beetles are attracted to
acidic lawns, so increasing a lawn’s pH level, such as through liming or fertilization, can deter them. While the chafer beetle wasn’t reported in Richmond in 2009, that has since changed, with reports of infested lawns in both the eastern and western part of the city. For more information about the chafer beetle, and specific steps on how to control them, visit the City of Vancouver’s website at tinyurl. com/ChaferBeetle
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Historic house built by Thomas Kidd goes up for sale According to the City of Richmond’s online heritage inventory: “Thomas Kidd later lived and wrote in the house until his death. The house is a landmark in the area and is a good example of an early prosperous farmhouse, surrounded by gardens, orchards and agricultural fields.” Though it retains its heritage style, by Martin van den Hemel with wood floors, windows and Staff Reporter doors, a bell-cast hipped roof with A piece of Richmond history now a hipped dormer, the house boasts has a price tag on it. many modern-day updates: a new The century-old Goldie Harris kitchen and updated bathrooms, and House on No. 4 Road in south Richa recently-installed central vacuum mond is currently for sale, with an system. asking price of $1.299 million. THOMAS KIDD The house has Edwardian and The freshly-painted and recentlyCraftsman architectural influences, restored 3,800-square-foot house sits on a and sits in the South Arm Slough District, one quarter-acre lot at 11620 No. 4 Road, a half of the earliest farming districts on Lulu Island, block south of Steveston Highway. according to the city’s heritage inventory. Realtor Randy Larsen said the farmhouse Larsen noted that although the house has was built by Richmond pioneer Thomas Kidd a heritage style, it has not been designated as a wedding gift for his daughter, who mar- with the heritage classification, so is not proried Goldwin Herschel Harris, after whom the tected from future development. house is now named. Kidd (1846-1930) helped get Richmond The current owners have lived there for incorporated as a municipality in 1879. He about 23 years. served on council, was also an MLA, ran a Set amidst agricultural fields, the three-bed- farm and wrote the History of Lulu Island in Martin van den Hemel photo room and three-bathroom house features a 1927. garden and mature trees, and an east-facing For more on the house, visit tinyurl.com/ Known as the Goldie Harris House, this 3,800-square-foot three-bedroom home was built in 1912 by Richmond pioneer Thomas Kidd, and is currently for sale for $1.299 million. backyard. ThomasKidd.
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Notice of Public Hearing Tuesday, April 22, 2014 – 7 p.m. Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall 6911 No. 3 Rd. Richmond BC V6Y 2C1 | Tel: 604-276-4000 Fax: 604-278-5139
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the City of Richmond will hold a Public Hearing as noted above, on the following items: 1. Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9108 (RZ 13-641596) Location/s: 4160 Garry Street Applicant/s: Penta Homes (Princess Lane) Ltd. Purpose: urpose urpo pose: se e (1) To To amend ame am mend nd d the the th he “T “To “Town To own wn w n Housin Housing H oussing ou ing in g (Z (ZT35) (ZT3 T3 T35) 35)) – Garry ry y Street Street eet (Ste ((Steveston) (Steveston)” eveston) zon zone zone e to: to (a (a) a)) revise rre evis vvise e the the required re eq quire red dm mi minimum inimum n mum lot nimum lo area to 1, 1,015 ,015 m2; ,0 ,015 m m2 (b)) introd introduce t duc duce ce e a minim mini min minimum i imum im mum um set setback tb back of 3.0 m to 3.0 o Yoshida Y Yosshida Yo hida Court Co C Court; ourt; urt; and an nd d (c) introduce ntroduce ntr ntroduce oducce a min m mi minimum in nim nimum imu um m iin interio interior nt rio side yard nterio nte setback etba etback tb back off 2 2.0 0 m on o the tth he e subj su subje subject ubje bj site only; and a an d (2) To rezone 4160 Garry Street from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Town Housing (ZT35) – Garry Street (Steveston)”, to permit a development containing five (5) town houses, with vehicle access to Yoshida Court. City Contact: Cynthia Lussier 604.276.4108 Planning and Development Department BYLAW 9108
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Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 8932 (RZ 12-611497) Location/s: 11111 Williams Road Applicant/s: Kulwinder Sanghera Purpose: To rezone the subject property from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Compact Single Detached (RC2)”, to permit the property to be subdivided to create two (2) lots, with vehicle access to a rear lane. City Contact: Cynthia Lussier 604.276.4108 Planning and Development Department BYLAW 8932
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Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9015 (RZ 12-619835) Location/s: 7400, 7420 and 7440 Railway Avenue Applicant/s: 664525 B.C. Ltd. Purpose: To rezone the subject property from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Low Density Townhouses (RTL4)”, to permit development of fourteen (14) two-storey townhouse units. City Contact: Edwin Lee 604.276.4121 Planning and Development Department BYLAW 9015
Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw 9106 and Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9107 (RZ 12-605038) Location/s: 7120, 7140, 7160, 7180, 7200, 7220, 7240, and 7260 Bridge Street and 7211, 7231, and 7271 No. 4 Road Applicant/s: Yamamoto Architecture Inc. Purpose of Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw 9106: To re-designate the eastern 62 m of 7120, 7140, 7160, 7180, 7200, 7220, 7240 and 7260 Bridge Street from “Residential, Historic” to “Residential, 2 ½ Storeys” in the existing Land Use Map in Schedule 2.10D (McLennan South Sub-Area Plan), and to amend the existing Character Area Key Map in Schedule 2.10D (McLennan South Sub-Area Plan) for the same portion of the site from “Single Family” to “Townhouse 2 ½ Storeys”. Purpose of Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9107: To create “Town Housing (ZT70) – South McLennan”, to rezone the eastern portions of 7120, 7140, 7160, 7180, 7200, 7220, 7240 and 7260 Bridge Street, and the lots at 7211, 7231 and 7271 No. 4 Road from “Single Detached (RS1/F)” to “Town Housing (ZT70) – South McLennan”, and to rezone the western 28 metres of 7120, 7140, 7160, 7180, 7200, 7220, 7240 and 7260 Bridge Street from “Single Detached (RS1/F)” to “Single Detached (ZS14) – South McLennan (City Centre)”, to permit development of seven (7) single family lots fronting Bridge Street, and a 78-unit townhouse development on the balance of the site.
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Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9111 (RZ 13-643346) Location/s: 8400 General Currie Road and 7411/7431 St. Albans Road Applicant/s: Zhao XD Architect Ltd. Purpose: To rezone the subject property from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “High Density Townhouses (RTH2)”, to permit development of 12 three-storey townhouse units. City Contact: Edwin Lee 604.276.4121 Planning and Development Department BYLAW 9111
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Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9112 (ZT 14-656053) Location/s: 10820 No. 5 Road Applicant/s: Townline Gardens Inc. Purpose: To amend the “Commercial Mixed Use (ZMU18) – The Gardens (Shellmont)” zone to waive the requirement for 5% of the total residential floor area as affordable housing units for the proposed 144 market rental housing units with a total gross floor area of 8,487.35 m² in Building D on Lot C located at 10820 No. 5 Road as part of Phase 2 for the Townline Gardens (DP 13-641796). City Contact: Brian Guzzi 604.276.4393 Planning and Development Department
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Trio guilty in assault of Stanley Cup riot Good Samaritan Michael MacDonald, Carlos Barahona Villeda and David Leonati convicted by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter Three men were convicted Monday morning of assaulting local Good Samaritan Robert Mackay during the Stanley Cup riots in downtown Vancouver in June of 2011. Vancouver provincial court Judge Gregory Rideout ruled that Michael MacDonald, Carlos Barahona Villeda and David Leonati participated in the riot, and assaulted Mackay, who was trying to prevent rioters from smashing the windows at The Bay. The riot occurred following the Game 7 loss by the Vancouver Canucks to the Boston Bruins, and included the burning of vehicles, smashing of windows and looting of stores. Mackay works as a sous chef at Tramonto restaurant at River Rock Casino Resort. MacDonald argued in his defence that he
was defending himself and his girltestified that he had no idea that a friend when he assaulted Mackay, riot had ever taken place until sevwho at that point had taken an eral months after the game when people phoned him telling him his aluminum pole previously used face was on a flyer as a person of against him, and used it to push the crowd away from the windows interest in relation to the riot,” the court ruling states. at The Bay. In finding MacDonald guilty, But video footage placed Barahona near Seymour Street, Granville Judge Rideout wrote: “I find Macand West Georgia, “in the midst of Donald abandoned his girlfriend in the crowd and pursued Mackay crowds of people, many of whom during the course of which, in a are damaging property and looting. sustained and systematic way, ROBERT MACKAY Barahona can be seen taking photographs of what was taking place he struck Mackay twelve times. Of those blows, seven were to the back of around him.” He claimed he was taking the Mackay’s head, two were blows to the upper photos as “evidence.” shoulders and there were ‘three good shots’ to In finding Barahona guilty, Judge Rideout Mackay’s right lower back. I do not find these wrote: “It did not make sense that he was takactions had anything to do with protecting ing photographs for evidence purposes when any identifiable third party in need of protec- he did not even know what was taking place tion.” around him on June 15, 2011.” Barahona claimed he didn’t remember much A YouTube video shows Barahona strike about what happened on the night of the riot, Mackay twice in the head. and in fact “consistently maintained that he Leonati, who confessed his involvement to was unaware a riot was taking place in the police investigators, claimed he simply “caved core of the city after the game...He further in” to police during their questioning of him.
Judge Rideout wrote: “I find that when it became clear that Leonati was inescapably linked to the assault of Mackay, he confessed. I find that this confession was not because he “caved in,” but more likely because he realized there was no other explanation for his conduct.” Leonati “for no apparent reason, kicked Mackay in the head area while Mackay was covering his head in a fetal position. Leonati can also be identified kicking Mackay in the head area from the photographic evidence that I viewed.” Judge Rideout found Ioannis Kangles not guilty, and said he had a “reasonable doubt” that Kangles kicked Mackay that day. Kangles claimed that he was trying to disarm Mackay, and feared that he might hurt someone in the crowd. “I just wanted to make sure that the weapon was out of his hands and he was not going to hurt anybody,” Kangles testified. Rideout wrote: “...I am not prepared to disbelieve Kangles and therefore, his evidence would establish a reasonable doubt that he kicked or attempted to kick Mackay.”
Notice of Public Hearing Tuesday, April 22, 2014 – 7 p.m. Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall 6911 No. 3 Rd. Richmond BC V6Y 2C1 | Tel: 604-276-4000 Fax: 604-278-5139 BYLAW 9112
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Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9113 (ZT 13-650975) Location/s: 7117 Elmbridge Way Applicant/s: 0800705 B.C. Ltd. Purpose: To amend the “High Rise Apartment (ZHR7) – Lansdowne Village (City Centre)” zoning district to remove Section 19.7.11.1 (Other Regulations) in order to apply the definition of “live/work dwelling” under Section 3.4 (Use and Term Definitions) of Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500. City Contact: John Hopkins 604.276.4279 Planning and Development Department BYLAW 9113
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Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9129 (RZ 13-650300) Location/s: 9140 Dolphin Avenue Applicant/s: Raman Kooner Purpose: To rezone the subject property from “Single Detached (RS1/B)” to “Single Detached (RS2/K)”, to permit the property to be subdivided to create two (2) lots. City Contact: Cynthia Lussier 604.276.4108 Planning and Development Department BYLAW 9129
How to obtain further information: • By Phone: If you have questions or concerns, please call the CITY CONTACT shown above. • On the City Website: Public Hearing Agendas, including staff reports and the proposed bylaws, are available on the City Website at http://www.richmond.ca/cityhall/council/ agendas/hearings/2014.htm • At City Hall: Copies of the proposed bylaw, supporting staff and Committee reports and other background material, are also available for inspection at the Planning & Development Department at City Hall, between the hours of 8:15 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, except
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statutory holidays, commencing April 11, 2014 and ending April 22, 2014, or upon the conclusion of the hearing. • By Fax or Mail: Staff reports and the proposed bylaws may also be obtained by FAX or by standard mail, by calling 604.276.4007 between the hours of 8:15 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, except statutory holidays, commencing April 11, 2014 and ending April 22, 2014. Participating in the Public Hearing process: • The Public Hearing is open to all members of the public. If you believe that you are affected by the proposed bylaw, you may make a presentation or submit written comments at the Public Hearing. If you are unable to attend, you may send your written comments to the City Clerk’s Office by 4 pm on the date of the Public Hearing as follows: • By E-mail: using the on-line form at http://www. richmond.ca/cityhall/council/hearings/about.htm • By Standard Mail: 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC, V6Y 2C1, Attention: Director, City Clerk’s Office • By Fax: 604.278.5139, Attention: Director, City Clerk’s Office • Public Hearing Rules: For information on public hearing rules and procedures, please consult the City website at http://www.richmond.ca/cityhall/ council/hearings/about.htm or call the City Clerk’s Office at 604.276.4007. • All submissions will form part of the record of the hearing. Once the Public Hearing has concluded, no further information or submissions can be considered by Council. It should be noted that the rezoned property may be used for any or all of the uses permitted in the “new” zone. Michelle Jansson Acting Director, City Clerk’s Office
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Community rallies around family who lost everything in house fire
City Board Asphalt paving advisory
River Road house was destroyed
April 1st to May 31st, 2014 The City of Richmond has contracted Columbia Bitulithic to grind and pave the following location in Richmond from April 1st to May 31st : • 5000 Block Jacombs Road • Westminster Highway – 400 meters west of Jacombs 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. Night time work hours will be from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. (typically). 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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by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter The community is rallying around a Richmond family of five who lost everything in a fire last week that destroyed their home. On Monday afternoon, April 7, the family’s single-storey house at 16540 River Rd., just east of No. 7 Road, was destroyed by a blaze. While there was nobody in the house at the time, two beloved kittens, Felipe and Pepper, were killed. Kathleen McNeely Elementary school was holding a fundraiser today (Wednesday) to help out the family, that includes one of their students. Proceeds from the pancake fundraiser (from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.) will go to the family, which was insured for flood damage, but not fire damage. McNeely parent advisory committee chair May Siew said the school simply wants to help. “We are just reaching out to the family. Everyone is really concerned
about them. We want to know what we can do for them,” Siew told the Richmond Review Tuesday. Friends of the family have identified them as Al and Jeannie Gibson, and set up a website to collect community donations (www.gofundme. com/85mvh8) To raise funds, accounts have been set up at two Return-it bottle depots, at Stevestion Highway (Account No. 83) and Queensborough Landing (Account No. 121). On the social funding website, the organizers wrote: “On Monday, April 7, Jeannie and Al’s home, belongings and family pets were destroyed in a fire. Little Emma came home from school to discover her entire house with pretty pink bedroom and everything in it was gone forever.” It’s been a challenging year for the Gibson family, with Jeannie being locked out from work since May, and the family suffering a couple of car accidents. “They have nothing. Precious family photos, a cosily furnished living room, computers, a full-stocked kitchen, five beds, jackets even every last sock....GONE,” the website states. To date, GoFundMe has collected $2,505 through 38 donations.
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Easter long weekend! It’s an Easter Eggstravaganza this weekend at Richmond’s community facilities! Drop in to a public swim at Minoru Aquatic Centre or Watermania or a public skate session at Richmond Ice Centre throughout the weekend. It’s not too late to register for some Easter Egg-citement at participating community centres. Meet the Easter Bunny, try crafts and join the Easter Egg hunt! Parent participation and pre-registration required. Hamilton Community Centre, 5140 Smith Drive, 604-718-8055 Saturday, April 19, 10:00 a.m. – noon • 2-12 years, $9, Barcode #469458
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From Page 1 More mailbox locations could mean greater legal liability for municipalities, and brings the potential for mail theft and limited access for people with mobility challenges. A lack of consultation has also caught the city’s attention. Richmond already has 180 community mailboxes, the locations of which were determined with assistance from city hall. In the last two years, 19 police reports have been filed related to Canada Post mailboxes in Richmond, for calls such as mail theft and suspicious activity, according to the city. “Although RCMP have reported a relatively insignificant number of incidents in Richmond to date, the increase in population and the increase in community mailboxes may lead to more issues such as vandalism, theft, traffic concerns, litter and hardship for the most vulnerable,” noted Rattan. Staff are recommending council send a letter to federal Minister of Transportation Lisa Raitt to outline the city’s concerns. Canada Post meanwhile has pledged to collect feedback from residents and work with municipalities on determining suitable locations for the mailboxes. It has also promised to ensure“no one is left behind” from accessing mail. Coun. Derek Dang, chair of council’s community safety committee, which discussed the matter yesterday, noted Canada Post has years of experience with community mailbox delivery. “I think the past experience have been mostly positive, and it saves the corporation money,” he said. Dang said he assumes common sense will be used in choosing mailbox locations.
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South Arm Community Hall, 9020 Williams Road, 604-718-8060 Saturday, April 19, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. • 4-6 years, $7, Barcode #423959 Saturday, April 19, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. • 1–8 years, $7, Barcode #423960
3 Ways to Register • Online: www.richmond.ca/register • In person • By phone at 604-276-4300 or call the community centre directly
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Parade marks Freedom of the City honour
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by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie officially granted the newly-created 39 Service Battalion of the Canadian Armed Forces Freedom of the City on Saturday. A military parade kicked off the afternoon ceremony. Members of the battalion, along with the Band of the 15th Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery, paraded down Granville Avenue from Minoru Park to city hall. “This is a rare occasion as we invoke a special tradition to honour Canada’s military and the members of the new 39 Service Battalion,” said Brodie in a statement. Freedom of the City is a traditional honour granted to military units based in a community, allowing them to parade through the city. The new battalion is a unit created through the amalgamation of
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Asphalt paving advisory April 1st to May 31st, 2014 The City of Richmond has contracted Columbia Bitulithic to grind and pave the following location in Richmond from April 1st to May 31st : • 8000 Block Westminster Highway • Intersection of Bridgeport Road and No.5 Road • 6000 Block Steveston Highway • 8000 Block Steveston Highway • Knight Street North and South 450m from Westminster Highway 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. Night time work hours will be from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. (typically). 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.
Jennifer Strang/City of Richmond photo Hon. Colonel Howe Lee, Coun. Linda McPhail, 39 Service Battalion Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel L.K. Jones, a 39 Service Battalion representative, Mayor Malcolm Brodie, Coun. Bill McNulty, Coun. Chak Au and Capt. Dave Wong of 39 Service Battalion (at podium).
12 Service Battalion of Richmond, 11 Service Battalion from Vancouver Island and the reorganized Chilliwack Detachment. The new unit is based at the Colonel Sherman Armoury on No. 4 Road. Granting military units Freedom of the
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EDITORIAL: The need for critical thinking If there is an emerging theme to the 2010s, it is that many basic assumptions—no matter how cherished or long-held—are no longer enough to support our decision-making. No matter where we stand on the political spectrum, no matter how pro-environment or pro-industry we are, no matter how trusting of government we feel or devoted to the rights of the individual we want to be, we are challenged to sift and examine facts, to consider carefully the sources of our information, and reject propaganda and spin, no matter whether from ‘pro-’ or ‘anti-’ forces. We are faced by issues of such magnitude, whether globally (the effect of carbon emissions on the atmosphere, the spread of radioactive contamination from Fukushima, for
example) – or locally (the presumed and actual support of the Northern Gateway pipeline or Port Metro expansion), that we can’t afford to trust the old simplistic, assumption-based arguments anymore. The downside of the information explosion of the past few decades has been information overload – and this has not been ignored by those, whatever their political stripe, who have motives to coax us in one direction or another. Pseudo-facts can be cobbled from elements of the truth and tailored to fit all our pre-existing assumptions, and the combined result can be promulgated endlessly across the Internet, not just in a matter of hours, but in seconds. Instead of some basic, underlying incontrovertible truth (possibly our most dangerous
assumption), we are too often left only with an impression of truth, geared to our emotions and fueled by scads of lobbying dollars. Our responsibility, no matter how we wish to shirk it, is to stay informed and examine, critically, evidence from all sides of the issues. Faced with information overload, the human animal has two basic responses. One is to shut off critical thinking altogether and go with the opinions of whomever we’re told is to be trusted. The other is to dig in the heels and resist, kicking and screaming, any attempt to drag us into the future – no matter how much in our best interests it may be. Neither of these reactions will serve us well in the long run. —Black Press
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etailed debate on changes to the Agricultural Land Commission got underway in the legislature last week, while protesters played to urban voters outside. A couple of West Kootenay NDP supporters brought a basket of homegrown veggies down to help East Kootenay MLA Bill Bennett get through the winter on a 100-mile diet. A group of mostly UBC scientists wrote to Premier Christy Clark, embracing the popular assumption that the changes will automatically mean more exclusions of agricultural land, as well as expanded secondary uses in the Cariboo, Kootenay and North zones. This “jeopardizes species at risk, threatens many common species, and will impact many species prized for hunting,” they wrote. It makes me wonder if these university botanists and bird experts actually understand what farming is. You know, clear-cutting a forest and planting largely monoculture crops? Using big machinery, creating drainage, applying fertilizers, controlling diseases, pests and wild animals? Not backyard gardening, real farming of the sort that has fed more
Energy Minister Bill Bennett made reform of the ALR a priority in his core review of government operations.
people than in all of human history? Have they heard that the largest cause of deforestation in North America is farming? Do they imagine habitat loss from subdivisions sprawling across the Cariboo? Forests Minister Steve Thomson has been pinchhitting for Fort St. John MLA Pat Pimm on the agriculture file as Pimm undergoes cancer treatment. Thomson took exception when NDP agriculture critic Nicolas Simons asked if he is aware people think the changes are to “neuter the chair of the Agricultural Land Commission.” Thomson, a former executive director of the Kelowna-based B.C. Agriculture Association, replied that the changes do not reduce the independence
of the chair. Under further questioning from Simons, Thomson allowed that the current ALC chair, Richard Bullock, has provided no response to the government on the proposals. Kelowna-Lake Country MLA Norm Letnick was appointed Friday to replace Pimm as agriculture minister. But this ALC project is Bennett’s initiative, so I asked him about his changes to the appointment process. Bennett said the six regional panels, up to three people each, were set up by then-minister Stan Hagen in 2003 to provide local input. That worked well, he said, until Bullock came on the scene and began exercising his discretion not to appoint people recommended by cabinet.
“The chair doesn’t like the regional panels,” Bennett told me. “It’s a pain in the ass for the chair to have to deal with 18 farmers from all over the province in making decisions. It would be six farmers, because only one person from the regional panel actually sits on the provincial commission. “He thinks that it’s unwieldy, and he’d rather have the decision-making centralized in Burnaby. But we changed that. We decided as a duly elected government in 2003 that we wanted the regions to have a say on this stuff, so the intention of the legislation, we felt, was actually being defeated, because we hadn’t made it mandatory.” It will be mandatory soon, and Bullock’s days as commission chair appear
to be numbered. “There’s no more discretion for any future chair to monkey with it,” Bennett added. One of Bennett’s key issues is denial of secondary residence construction to keep families on the land in the Interior. The legislation also introduces social and economic factors in weighing decisions in the North, Cariboo and Kootenay regions, where in most cases development pressure is an urban myth. The main ALC board will still have authority to revisit a local panel decision if the chair deems it inconsistent with the mandate to protect farmland. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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Celebrating Vaisakhi Editor: April is a very important month for the South Asian community in general and Sikhs in particular. For them, it is a festive and holy celebration. In India, it is the beginning of the harvesting season. Before starting the season, people celebrate in various ways. According to the Punjabi calendar, the harvesting season begins in the month of Vaisakhi. As such, the festival is named Vaisakhi. For the Sikhs, Vaisakhi marks the birth of the Khalsa (the Pure One). Throughout the month of April, Vaisakhi and the birth of the Khalsa is being celebrated around the globe. After spending two months vis-
iting India, it was great for me to return to Richmond just in time to take part in this festivity. In this context, it was a treat for me to attend the Vaisakhi celebration at East Richmond Community Hall on Saturday, April 5. It was a joint effort by East Richmond Community Association, South Arm Community Association and Richmond Multicultural Community Services. Linda Simpson (ERCA), Stella Au (SACA) and Kamal Sandhu (RMCS) and a number of volunteers did an excellent job in putting this event on. More than one hundred persons of diverse backgrounds, mainly senior citizens, enjoyed the entertainment, refreshments and each other’s company.
Two major Nagar Kirtans in Vancouver (last Saturday) and Surrey (Saturday, April 19) are taking place this month, bringing together thousands of people to celebrate Vaisakhi and birth of the Khalsa. Here in Richmond too, Vaisakhi will be celebrated by various community and religious organizations including India Cultural Centre’s Gurdwara Nanak Niwas. Celebrations like these go a long way in creating more awareness about different cultures and religions. This is what makes Canada and cities like Richmond so unique. Happy Vaisakhi ! Balwant Sanghera Richmond
People make Steveston historic Editor: Though I am a relatively new resident in Richmond, I am by now accustomed to the regular laments about Chinese-only signage in the opinion pages of the Richmond Review. However, I feel compelled to respond to Ray Arnold’s April 9 letter (“Respect is a two-way street”) because it highlights a serious flaw in the current discussion about language and culture in Richmond. Steveston is, indeed, an historic town, but what makes it historic is its people, not the English language. I would guess that the Tsawwassen First Nation and at least some Japanese-Canadians— most of whom probably speak English as a first language—might take exception to the desire by some for Steveston to be the last bastion of AngloRichmond. If “historic authenticity” is important, shouldn’t a few businesses display a few letters of kanji advertising canned salmon, or does the letter-writer’s version of history only go back as far as January of 1942? More tellingly, the letter writer “can’t help but wonder how soon it might be before the Chineseonly signage controversy also engulfs the last remaining vestige of our earlier Richmond culture.”
The real problem here is not that businesses with Chinese-only signs threaten to engulf Steveston or, for that matter, Richmond as a whole. Rather, the problem is that a small group of vocal Anglophones feels threatened and has, as a result, created a controversy. Yes, there will be a Chinese-only signage controversy in Steveston if people choose to make it an issue. I know that Richmond has undergone dramatic demographic shifts in recent years and certain residents are concerned about the direction their community is heading. Earlier this year, Arnold wrote elsewhere about the “problematic” intercultural problems that exist in this community. I agree that there are profound inter-cultural problems in Richmond. Arnold and others have justifiably raised the issue of shark-fin soup; more recently, this publication has reported on quasi-legal drivers. However, I do not feel that his English-only signage proposal is the way forward. Moreover, the signage “controversy” serves to obscure the real problems and has the unintended effect of making concerned citizens look like bigots. Lee Blanding Richmond
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the Lenten calendar. Here is a primer on the Lenten season for Christians and non-Christians alike:
their shortcomings and are cleansing their souls in the preparation for the celebration of Christ’s resurrection.
Ash Wednesday In the Roman Catholic Church, Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent, the season when one prepares for the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Ash Wednesday always falls 46 days before Easter and will vary according to the calendar. Ash Wednesday is a Holy Day of Obligation, which means parishioners are expected to attend mass to mark the beginning of the holy season. During the mass, celebrants receive ashes in the form of a cross on their foreheads. The ashes are made from burning the blessed palm fronds from last year’s Palm Sunday mass. In ancient times ashes were worn as a symbol of sorrow, repentance and acknowledgment of sins. Nowadays, ashes allow Christians to humbly display an outward sign that they are aware of
Palm Sunday Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week and it is a day of obligation when Christians attend mass, and they receive fronds of blessed palms. Occurring a week before Easter, Palm Sunday commemorates the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover. The gospels record the arrival of Jesus riding into the city on a donkey, while the crowds spread their cloaks and palm branches on the street and shouted “Hosanna to the Son of David” and “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord” to honor him as their long-awaited Messiah and King.
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Holy Thursday Holy Thursday is the Thursday preceding Easter Sunday. It marks Jesus Christ’s last supper with his disciples. His act of breaking bread and offering it as His “body” and sharing wine as His “blood” has become an integral part of the Christian mass. It is representative of Christ giving up His life in place of our sins. Good Friday Good Friday is also known as Black Friday but should not be mistaken with the post-Thanksgiving Black Friday. It is the day that Jesus had to march to his crucifixion site while carrying an extremely heavy wooden cross. Jesus was mocked, spit on, tortured, and forced to wear a crown of thorns during His journey after being arrested by Judas and then suffering at the hands of Pontius Pilate. After being nailed to the cross at His palms and ankles, Jesus suffered for six hours before He died. Jesus died on the cross for the sins of the people. Easter Sunday The holiest day of the season is Easter Sunday. On this day, Jesus rose from His tomb. Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and found Jesus missing. Jesus then approached her and showed how he was again alive. His disciples were shocked at the appearance of his resurrected self, furthering their faith in him as the Son of God.
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Hop on over to the Easter Bunny Fest and garage sale at Rabbitville in the Richmond Auto Mall this Saturday and Sunday. Rabbitville was the temporary home set up at the car dealership mall for the dozens of abandoned pets that now call the area north of Westminster Highway at Jacombs Road home. Rabbitville will soon be closing and new homes will be found for the rabbits, but from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday and Sunday, visitors can come meet some real Easter bunnies and load up on Easter treats. Rabbitats Rabbit Rescue, whose volunteers operate Rabbitville, is going to be selling or giving away all sorts of stuff to avoid moving or storing it. Garage sale items include cards, art, crafts, toys, posters, ornaments, stuffed animals, knickknacks, jewelry, kitchen items, small furnishings, electronics, books, CDs,
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Local fashion designers Celia Leung Fashion Stylist
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here are a multitude of reasons to support local designers — whether it’s to build stronger communities, reduce environmental impact or just to avoid wearing the same mass-marketed outfit as someone else. But the most important reason to shop locally should be to bolster the creativity of talented artists. Some of these skilled fashion designers can be found as close as Richmond, at the Kwantlen Polytechnic University Fashion Show taking place Thursday,
Local lingerie line ANASTASIA specializes in undergarments for petite women. Designed by Cindy Luo, the spring collection is inspired by nostalgia and takes its aesthetic cues from diamonds with the cuts and translucency of each piece. Sensual yet sophisticated, ANASTASIA’s versatility allows its garments to be worn on any occasion A look from Cindy Luo’s lingerie — underneath line ANASTASIA. (Photo by everyday apparel, Desmond Mok) for special events, or even lounging April 24 at the River Rock around at home. Show Theatre. Featur“Each piece is ing collections from designed with petite the graduating class women in mind, making of Design, Fashion and sure exact measureTechnology, this city ments are made to meet is home to a variety of their needs,” says Luo. inventive designers. “Most of the products
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from the Philippines to Canada only strengthened his love for fashion. Exposure to different lifestyles made him realize the importance of craftsmanship and the meaning of true beauty. His menswear line, Maison Beautista, strives to redefine the post-modern dandy gentleman, combining fit and comfort with bold colours and eccentric designs. This season the collection is inspired by art from the Post-Impressionist movement, especially Vincent van Gogh’s Irises painting. “This particular masterpiece represents the celebration and adoration life deserves despite the congested, materialistic society,” says Bautista. “The designs are influenced by the expressive and vibrant hues of the masterpiece.” With his enthusiasm and love for bringing stories to life, Bautista hopes to one day design for the theatre and film industry, where clothes provide a crucial part in entertaining and narrating. For those looking for office outfit ideas from a local designer, there’s the HaNa A dapper ensemble from Jan line created by Bautista’s Maison Beautista. Venus Lai. In(Photo by Gene Figueroa) in the market don’t fit a petite woman where it is supposed to be because of long straps, flimsy bands or big cups that don’t give them any form of support,” she says. “Due to these issues, many women resort to purchasing undergarments that are unflattering for their body shapes. A wellfitting undergarment is key in any woman’s quest to feel sexy and confident. I want to create a product where they can celebrate and embrace what they have underneath.” For another local designer Jan Bautista, the focus is on giving clothes a story and sparking the imagination. Bautista’s move
A dress from Venus Lai’s businesswear line HaNa. (Photo by Matthew Chen) spired by history and different cultures, HaNa differs from the usual business attire with its fashion-forward details. This season the designer was influenced by her cultural roots, updating the traditional Chinese cheongsam dress with a modern silhouette and chic, office-appropriate style. “My ideal customers are women who work in a professional field and require clothing with an identity,” says Lai. “To
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showcase themselves in a fashionable sense, but also to wear clothing with a meaning and a story.” “What I love most about designing is to create aesthetically beautiful clothes, but also showcase the skill and the thought put behind it. Having to produce something from a visual in your head into a 2-D fashion drawing, and then thinking about it technically to draft and design the pattern and make it into a 3-D garment is process I enjoy the most. The whole design process is not easy and can be strenuous and difficult, but the outcome and the accomplishment you feel at the end is all worth it.” For more on the designers and the KPU Fashion Show, visit www.kpu.ca/ theshow2014. Celia Leung is editor of Coco & Rico, a Vancouver based magazine focusing on local fashion, beauty and arts. She writes monthly on style and fashion in The Richmond Review. Reach her at contact@celialeung.ca
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sports Close call
Canadians collect nine gold on way to Commonwealths
Don Fennell photo Richmond Junior Bruin Adam Schuck narrowly missed scoring on this point-blank chance versus Vancouver during action Sunday in the Richmond-South Delta Ball Hockey League. Vancouver won 4-2.
Canada beat out the competition nine times at last week’s Pacific Rim Gymnastics Championships at the Richmond Olympic Oval. Canada had strong performances in the all-around, qualifying athletes in all the disciplines and certainly not disappointing in finals. “We’ve seen a lot of great results from our Canadian gymnasts here at the Pacific Rims and we’re very optimistic for the upcoming Commonwealth Games and Pan American Championships this summer” says Gymnastics Canada CEO, Jean Paul Caron “It’s encouraging to so see many of our younger competitors complementing our veterans as we move towards the next Olympic Games.” Canada’s Patricia Bezzoubenko dominated the apparatus finals claiming three gold medals in hoop, clubs and ribbon. She missed the gold by only two- tenths of a point in ball. In women’s artistic gymnastics, Elsa-
beth Black vaulted her way to a gold medal in the finals, with fellow Canadian Maegan Chant taking the bronze in that event. Adding to those medals was Aleeza Yu who won the bronze on floor. In men’s artistic gymnastics, the Canadian crowd made the bleachers rumble as they cheered Scott Morgan on to a gold medal in the floor finals. He also came away with a bronze in rings. Morgan’s teammate, who stepped in at the last minute to compete, ended up capturing a gold medal on vault. Canada’s trampoline darling Rosie MacLennan continued her reign, returned to the top step of the podium adding to her gold medal performance in the synchronized trampoline event. A place she knows so well, these first-place finishes add to her collection of gold medals that includes one from the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, England.
Scrubb up for national honour Richmond’s Philip Scrubb, a fourthyear guard with the Carleton University men’s basketball team, is a finalist for the Canadian Inter-university athlete of the year. Scrubb this season became the first player in history to be named league
MVP for the third time. The commerce student, who led Carleton in points (18.6) and assists (4.9) per game during league play, guided the Ravens to an unblemished 22-0 regular campaign and to their fourth CIS title in as many years with the team.
On April 28, the eight national nominees will be honoured in Calgary. One female and one male winner will receive a $10,000 post-graduate scholarship, while all finalists will return home with a commemorative gold ring.
PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT Under the Liquor Control & Licensing Act An application has been received by the Liquor Control & Licensing Branch and by the City of Richmond from: TAKIFUGU JAPANESE RESTAURANT LTD. DBA TAKIFUGU JAPANESE RESTAURANT 133 – 4800 NO. 3 ROAD RICHMOND BC V6X 3A6
Gilbert Road Trunk Sewer No.2 Road closures on Great Canadian Way from Sea Island Way to Bridgeport Way due to sewer pipe installation. April 18 - 21, 2014 7am to 8 pm Please use caution when in the area and plan alternate travel routes where necessary.
The intent of the application is to change the operating hours of operation of Food Primary Liquor License # 047295. The current operating hours are: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday From: 11:00AM 11:00AM 11:00AM 11:00AM 11:00AM 11:00AM 11:00AM To: 1:00AM 1:00AM 1:00AM 1:00AM 1:00AM 1:00AM 12:00AM
Community Liaison Officer 604-436-6986 (Monday to Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm)
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After-Hours Emergency: 604-451-6610
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Residents and owners of businesses may comment on this application by writing to: City of Richmond Business License Division Liquor License Applications 6911 No. 3 Road Richmond BC V6Y 2C1 To ensure the consideration of your views, your written comments must be received on or before May 3, 2014. Your name, address, and phone number must be included with your comments. *Please note that your comments may be made available to the Applicant and Local Government officials where disclosure is necessary to administer the licensing process.
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sports
The boys of summer are back City contributes to $340,000 in funding for improvements to Blundell baseball facilities by Don Fennell Sports Editor In the glow of a warm spring sun, Mayor Malcolm Brodie officially opened the 2014 Richmond City Baseball Association season Sunday at Blundell Park. Brodie didn’t only throw a strike with the ceremonial first pitch, but also celebrated along with local baseball officials the opening of a new indoor training centre and upgrades to the park thanks to $340,000 in combined financial support from the federal and municipal governments and fundraising by Richmond City Baseball.
KEITH DAWSON
“This (coincides with) the city’s sport for life strategy,” said Brodie. “We want to see people of all ages have the opportunity to be active and healthy by engaging in sport.” Incoming Richmond City Baseball president Keith Dawson said the grants—applications were initiated in 2012 by past-president Trevor Rennie—”gives us a facility we’ll now be able to use year-round.” It was in 2012 that the City of Richmond committed to complete “significant” drainage work at Blundell. Rennie was then able to leverage their commitment through the federal government’s Western Economic Diversification Corp. The feds approved a grant matching the city’s and Richmond City
Baseball’s contribution. The city then stepped up with some additional funds and construction expertise. Under Dawson’s leadership, Richmond City Baseball is now outfitting the training facility with netting, cover, lights and other upgrades. The association is also actively pursuing further sponsorship opportunities to help increase the quality of finishing. “I would really like to acknowledge Coun. Bill McNulty’s efforts, parks manager Dave Semple’s support, and the ongoing expertise and management of the project by Gregg Wheeler and Marcus Liu at parks and rec,” said Rennie. The addition of an indoor training centre aligns Richmond with most other community baseball associations in the Lower Mainland. Dawson said it will allow for more programming as well as give players the opportunity to improve their skills regardless of the time of year. Overall, 20 new players have already joined Richmond City Baseball this season, bringing the total number of registered players to 470. “We’ve been doing a lot of other skill development and more winter training the last several seasons and I believe we’re seeing those skills transferred to the field,” said Dawson. “Coaches are saying the players are better prepared to play at the higher levels, whether that’s Bantam, Midget or even now with our new junior men’s team.” “We’ve had a huge increase at our youngest age groups, now known as 6U and 7U, and this should help keep their interest up,” he said. “We’ve also gone to what’s known as Rally Cap, which is designed to keep kids moving all the time. Instead of a five- or sixinning game, we play two three-inning games. While each game is going on, they share the field with a third team which practices in the outfield. It’s believed the kids develop more skills this way because they’re not just standing in the outfield picking up sand.” Progress in the Rally Cap program is recognized by the changing colour of the baseball caps worn by the players. Quebec was the first province to introduce the program three years ago. The number of players registrations in
Don Fennell photo Richmond City Baseball player Gavin Lunny stops off at second base during a Bantam AAA game versus Nanaimo Pirates Sunday at Blundell Park.
Quebec continue to be positive, said Dawson. The loss of Latrace Field at Minoru Park for this season—because of major renovations at Minoru Park, including the construction of a new pool and seniors’ centre—means all levels of baseball will be using Blundell Park. It also means the lone tournament on the Richmond City Baseball calendar this season is the annual wood bat classic over the Victoria Day long weekend. But Dawson said he hopes with the improvements at Blundell Park and the re-opening of Latrace Field next year as
Don Fennell photo Tadpole and Mosquito players soak up the atmosphere during Richmond City Baseball opening ceremonies.
a multi-use artificially-turfed facility, the association will be in line to host more invitationals and perhaps provincial and national championships as soon as the 2015 campaign. “Ultimately we’d like to find a way to do more sport hosting and continue to improve the quality of our fields. I’d also love to see Blundell have lights so we can host early-season tournaments,” he said. Meantime, Dawson is excited Richmond’s boys of summer are out playing ball. He’s eager to see all the players enjoy the game, whether they’re
playing house or rep ball. In terms of rep, Dawson is optimistic the Bantam AAA team skipped by Ryan Klenman will again be strong, while the Peewee AAA team under the guidance of Scott Lunny and the Midget AAAs managed by first-year skipper Cam Frick could potentially challenge for provincial supremacy. “The Midgets have a good group of returning players and I think they’ll be highly competitive,” said Dawson. “And the Peewees are basically a second-year team that as Mosquitos placed third in the A Division and fourth at AAA.”
Don Fennell photo Players stand tall during the traditional parade of teams.
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sports Callegari complete game winner Sean Callegari’s third win of the season was his best. The University of B.C. southpaw pitcher, who hails from Richmond, threw a complete-game 3-1 victory as the Thunderbirds topped Corban Warriors in the second game of a men’s baseball doubleheader Saturday at Salem, Ore. Callegari gave up just one hit and a single walk in the masterful performance to improve his record to three wins and two losses on the season. Fellow Richmondite Tyson Popoff, playing shortstop and batting second in the order, helped Callegari’s cause with two hits in three trips to the plate. The T-Birds are now 25-11 overall and 16-8 in the conference, maintaining their one-game lead over the Warriors in the NAIA West standings. Next week is the regular-season finale back at Thunderbird Park against the Simpson University Redhawks. If the‘Birds can keep their lead over Corban and College of Idaho through next week, they will host the NAIA West Tournament beginning on May 2. —Don Fennell
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Don Fennell photo Nabeel Chaudhry of the Richmond Cricket Club gives the thumbs up sign following an early run out versus Langley in a Twenty-20 tournament pre-season British Columbia Mainland Cricket League Division 1 match Sunday at Minoru Park.
Community Worship ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA
REFORMED CHURCH (RCA)
St. Alban
Fujian Evangelical Church
an Anglican parish in the heart of Richmond Services at 8:30 and 10:00 am Sunday School 10:00 am The Reverend Margaret Cornish 7260 St. Albans Road, Richmond 604-278-2770 • www.stalbansrichmond.org
St. Anne’s - Steveston Anglican Church 4071 Francis Road, Richmond, BC
The Rev. Brian Vickers, Rector • 604-277-9626
Sunday 8:30 a.m. - Contemplative Eucharist 10:00 a.m. Family Eucharist with Church School
WEDNESDAY IN HOLY WEEK, APRIL 16TH 10am Midweek Eucharist 7pm Eucharist MAUNDY THURSDAY, APRIL 17TH 6pm Simple Soup & Bread Supper in Church Hall 7pm Celebration of the Eucharist with Footwashing and Stripping of the Altar GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 18TH 10:30 a.m. Joint Anglican –United Worship at South Arm United Church HOLY SATURDAY, APRIL 19TH 7pm Easter Vigil and Renewal of Baptismal Vows EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 20TH 6:30 a.m. Sunrise Service at Garry Point Park (Fisherman’s Memorial) 8:30 am & 10 am Eucharist ALL ARE WELCOME!
www.stannessteveston.ca
TRADITIONAL ANGLICAN
Saint Saviour’s Parish 9280 No. 2 Road, Richmond 604.275.7422 www.xnec.ca
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English Services: 9:00 & 10:45 a.m. Mandarin Service: 9:00 a.m. Minnanese Service: 10:45 a.m.
12200 Blundell Road, Richmond, B.C., V6W 1B3 Phone 604-273-2757 • www.fujianevangelical.org
CHRISTIAN REFORMED
PRESBYTERIAN Richmond Presbyterian Church 7111 No. 2 Road, 604-277-5410, www.richpres.com
Rev. Frances Savill, Minister
Easter Worship Services: Good Friday: April 18th, 2014 Worship Service at 10:00 AM Easter Sunday: April 20th, 2014 Worship Service at 10:00 AM
UNITED STEVESTON UNITED CHURCH 3720 Broadway Street (at 2nd Ave.) Please join us at 10am Sunday, April 20 , 2014 for Worship Service and Sunday School 604-277-0508 • www.stevestonunitedchurch.ca A caring and friendly village church
Richmond United Church 8711 Cambie Rd. (near Garden City Rd.) 604-278-5622 Come for 10am Sunday Worship and Children’s Sunday School and after-service coffee and fellowship.
Rev. Dr. Warren McKinnon Founded 1888. Richmond’s Oldest Church
GILMORE PARK UNITED CHURCH
8060 No. 1 Road (corner of No. 1 & Blundell) 604.277.5377 www.gilmoreparkunited.ca Rev. Maggie Watts-Hammond, Min. of Word, Sacrament & Pastoral Care Rev. Yoko Kihara – Min. of Christian Development & Outreach
BAPTIST Broadmoor Baptist Church
Easter Services: Maundy Thursday 7pm Early Easter Morning Service @ 6:45 am at Garry Point Easter Sunday Service 10:30 am For more information, please check our website or call the office Everyone is welcome!
A safe place to connect with God and fellow travellers on your spiritual journey
BRIGHOUSE UNITED CHURCH
8140 Saunders Road, Richmond, BC 604-277-8012 www.bbchurch.ca Dr. Tim Colborne - Lead Pastor.
8151 Bennett Road, Richmond, 604-278-7188 www.brighouseunitedchurch.org
Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. Sonshine Adventures for Kids
- Maundy Thursday Potluck Dinner and Service (April 17th at 6 p.m.) - Good Friday Tenebrae Service (April 18th at 8 p.m.) - Easter Service (April 20th at 10:30 a.m.)
HOLY WEEK 2014
Maundy Thursday - 17 April, 7.30 p.m. THE LITURGY OF THE LAST SUPPER. Good Friday - 18 April, 1.30 p.m. THE LITURGY OF THE PASSION OF OUR LORD. Holy Saturday - 19 April, 10.30 p.m. THE LITURGY OF THE EASTER VIGIL. Easter Day - 20 April, 1.30 p.m. THE HOLY EUCHARIST OF THE RESURRECTION.
Love God‌Love People
Richmond Baptist Church 6640 Blundell Road, Richmond BC 604-277-1939 office@richmondbaptist.com www.richmondbaptist.com
Easter Services Good Friday 10am
Easter Sunday:
8:00 am Sonrise (Devotional Service) 8am in Blundell Park 8:30 am Breakfast 10:00 am Worship Service (with Nursery & Children’s Church)
Youth, Young Adult and Adult programs. Call the church office for more information 604-277-1939
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Sunday, 10 am – All ages family service Good Friday Worship 11:00 am April 18 Minister: Rev. Stuart W. Appenheimer, B.A., M.Div. Brighouse Pre-school:604-272-2480 • Brighouse UC Day Care: 604-278-8469
SOUTH ARM UNITED CHURCH 11051 No. 3 Road, Richmond 604-277-4020 sauc@telus.net www.southarmunitedchurch.ca Maundy Thursday 7:00 pm at Gilmore Park United Church
Good Friday 10:30 am at South Arm United Church a worship experience featuring combined choirs and chamber orchestra. Easter Sunrise 6:45 am at Garry Point Park (Fishers Memorial), Easter Worship 10:00 am at South Arm United
ALL ARE WELCOME!
INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH CHRIST-CENTERED CHRISTIAN CHURCH www.cccc-richmondbc.com COME AND JOIN US IN OUR CELEBRATION OF REDEMPTION! Worship Service 12:20 p.m. Sunday School 2:00 p.m. 8151 Bennett Road, Richmond tel: 604-271-6491
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The extra exercise, along with a chaang ge to their diet, has resulted in a notable up pticck in their health, Peschisolido said. The Nijjers are hoping their pets willl be returned and have built an enclosure th hey say ensures that the dogs never escape ag gain n. The enclosure was inspected by anim mal behaviour specialist Dr. Rebecca Ledgeer, who noted there are now three fences—eaach “at least five feet tall, robust and well-consstru ucted”—between the Nijjer’s yard and thee ad djaacent Henry Anderson Elementary Scho ool. “These fences prevent school children n from looking into your yard to see the dogs,, and also prevent the dogs from seeing out or coming within 20 feet of the property line,” Led dger wrote. See Pag ge 6
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PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT Under the Liquor Control & Licensing Act
PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT Under the Liquor Control & Licensing Act
An application has been received by the Liquor Control & Licensing Branch and by the City of Richmond from
An application has been received by the Liquor Control & Licensing Branch and by the City of Richmond from
Vancouver Airport Hotel, doing business as Sax on Minoru Operating from premises located at 5911 Minoru Boulevard
Vancouver Airport Hotel, doing business as Carmichael’s Operating from premises located at 5911 Minoru Boulevard
The intent of the application is to change the hours of liquor service under the Liquor Primary Liquor License #187979 .www.one4yacht.com 604-669-2248
The current operating hours are: Monday to Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m to Midnight NOTICE IS Hereby Given that Creditors and others, having claims against the Estate of Elizabeth L. M. Groves, formerly of 7051 Moffatt Road, Richmond, BC, V6Y 2W2, deceased, are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Executor: c/o Jane Mertz, 89 Howe Street, Victoria, BC, V8V 4K2. On or before May 31, 2014, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received.
The proposed operating hours are: Monday to Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 2 a.m. The entertainment proposed will be in the form of live bands or recorded music. Residents and owners of businesses may comment on this application by writing to:
Jane Mertz, Executrix.
Notice of Agreement: min. Thomas R. achieved a private agreement with the private man acting as Judge, BC Tax Court. To view these agreements see; http://ecclesiasticsalvation. wordpress.com
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: THE ESTATE OF ILONA KOVACS aka Ilona Helen Kovacs; Ilona Helene Kovacs, Deceased, Formerly of #207 7540 Minoru Blvd, Richmond, BC who died on November 11, 2013. Creditors and others having claims against the above noted Estate are hereby notified under Section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executors, Imre Tamas Markus and Elizabeth Markus, c/o Morley A. Levitt, #120 - 11181 Voyageur Way, Richmond, BC, V6X 3N9 on or before May 15, 2014, after which date, the Executors will distribute the Estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executors then have notice.
Imre Tamas Markus and Elizabeth Markus by their solicitor: Morley A. Levitt
City of Richmond Business License Division Liquor License Applications 6911 No. 3 Road Richmond, B.C., V6Y 2C1 To ensure the consideration of your views, your written comments must be received on or before Friday, May 9th, 2014. Your name, address and phone number must be included with your comments. Please note that your comments may be made available to the Applicant and Local Government ofÀcials where disclosure is necessary to administer the licensing process.
The intent of the application is to change the hours of liquor service and to request an entertainment endorsement under the Food Primary Liquor License #187990 The current operating hours are: Monday to Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 11 p.m. The proposed operating hours are: Monday to Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 2 a.m. The entertainment proposed will be in the form of live bands or recorded music. Residents and owners of businesses may comment on this application by writing to:
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Popsicle Stick Bridge Competition at Lansdowne Centre
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Pacific International Cup April 16 - 20, 2014 | Richmond Curling Club
Curling is a family affair Ice sport spans three generations for Persinger clan of Fairbanks, Alaska by Don Fennell Sports Editor
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en Persinger is a renowned Elvis impersonator, his look and act still drawing rave reviews from his curling colleagues. The veteran skip from Fairbanks, Alaska is seldom off the mark on the ice either.
Curling is in Persinger’s blood—or more accurately in his family’s blood. And thanks to his two daughters following their parents’ lead, there are now three generations of the family—nine Persingers in all—curling in Fairbanks. There will be three Persingers competing at this year’s Pacific International Cup, an annual event for club champions now in its 15th year. It begins Wednesday and continues through Sunday at the Richmond Curling Centre. While Ken will skip Alaska’s men’s championship team (featuring Denny Thies, Larry Ehnert, Charles Taggart and Leland Rich), his daughter Vicky and her cousin Catharine will suit up for Cathy Shuttleworth’s Alaska team that also includes lead Adie Callahan. “One of the reasons I wanted Vicky to play at the PIC this year was to see and enjoy the atmosphere,” said Persinger. “It’s still very competitive on the ice, but still laid back at the same time. “The fun and camaraderie among all the players is second to none. Between my two daughters, they’ve been to 15 nationals and two junior worlds. I think they missed out a bit on the grassroots side which the PIC does such a good job at.” Persinger has been a mainstay at the Pacific International Cup since it began in 2000. He raved about his experience when he returned to Fairbanks and hasn’t stopped extolling its virtues since. “I was surprised how good the event is. I’ve been to a few nationals and many venues and this is undoubtedly the best atmosphere I’ve been to,” he said. “What the organizers are trying to do in growing club curling around the world is amazing. I wish there were more spiels like it. To be able to curl against people from other states, provinces and countries—I can hardly find words to describe how I feel.” Curling, at least the opportunity to participate in the game, was a bit of no-brainer for Persinger. There isn’t a whole lot do in
Submitted photos Ken Persinger with daughter Vicky (left) as a toddler and more recently as a junior champion.
“They both started at a really young age,” said Persinger. “With my wife and I being avid curlers we had to bring the kids down to the rink while we curled. I remember at three them being part of the Little Rockers, even though they weren’t supposed to be allowed to play until they were five. They rode the rocks down the ice for the first few years until they realized what they were supposed to do. By the time they were eight they began getting their own junior teams together.”
the winter in Fairbanks, he said, so hanging out the curling rink was a positive place to go. It’s also where he met his wife, also an avid curler. And since their daughters began curling too, it’s become a home away from home for the family. Vicky, 21, is coming off a successful junior career that her dad has followed closely with
a great deal of pride. From watching her win junior nationals in Boston to playing for Team USA two years ago in a pre-Olympic event in Sochi, Russia, the highlights were many. Now, younger daughter Tina, 18, is picking up the torch and was part of Team USA at last year’s junior worlds in Switzerland.
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was to take two rocks out of the house and hope Silveria wouldn’t count more than three. Or so spectators thought. Instead, Watson—a perfect surname for someone who often made curling look elementary—threw a bazooka, hit the guard and removed all four rocks—and the guard— giving Silveria no choice but to throw for a blank end. “Those are just routine, aren’t they?,” Watson laughed at the very rare quad-and-raise shot. “We were playing that (through),” he said. “We thought if we hit it right they’d all go but it was pretty lucky to do that.” Winner of the senior na-
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the U.S .and extending internationally as far as Australia has never been more popular. It’s also likely it’s never been more competitive. Regional playdowns are held regularly between teams in B.C. to earn berths into the PIC, with the opportunity to win the British Columbia Dominion Club Curling Championship and to qualify for the national championship. But regional playdowns have become increasingly
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GVHBA names Ovation Award finalists By Kerry Vital The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association recently announced the finalists for this year’s Ovation Awards, and excitement is building for the gala awards ceremony on April 26 in downtown Vancouver. “Homeowners in Metro Vancouver demand the very best when it comes to the design and construction of their homes,” says GVHBA CEO Bob de Wit. “Vancouver is a leading-edge city and the design and construction of our homes reflects this. We are proud to be working with world-class builders, designers and renovators.” The awards honour excellence in design and construction of new singlefamily and multi-family homes, as well as the renovation of existing residences. Winners are chosen by a panel of judges. Among the multiple-category finalists this year are Talisman Homes, for Best Single-Family Detached Home: Less than 2,000 Square Feet, Best Single-Family Detached Home: 2,000 Square Feet and Over and Excellence in Innovation and Sustainability in New Residential Construction, and Wesgroup Properties for Best Single-Family Detached Home: 2,000 Square Feet and Over, Best Single Family Residential Community, Best Townhouse/Rowhome Community: Less than 1,500 Square Feet, Best Interior Design Display Suite: Single Family or Townhouse Community and Best Interior Design Display Suite: Condominium. Portrait Homes has also been named a finalist in several categories, including Single-Family Builder of the Year, Best Single-Family Detached Home: Less than 2,000 Square Feet, and Best Single-Family Residential Community. Shakespeare Homes is a finalist for
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Adding to your living space with a gazebo By Kerry Vital Backyard living can be easy with a gazebo that fits your style and space. Not only will it provide shelter, it can also add a touch of style to your yard. “A gazebo really does add to your life,” says Donna Lillejord of Alfresco Backyard Lifestyles. “You can use your yard all year round.” A gazebo can be called by many names, including pergola or pavilion, but it’s generally recognized as being a structure with a roof that is open on all sides used to give you protection from the elements. While Lillejord says that there’s always a solution for any type of situation when it comes to installing a gazebo, there are a few things you need to keep in mind. “How much space do you have?” she asks. “You don’t want to canopy your entire backyard.” She also tells homeowners to look at what the Installing a gazebo will extend your living space outdoors and ground below the gazebo is made of. “You want to make sure the structure is solid,” allow you to spend more time outside, even when the weather is less than optimal. she says. “If it’s concrete, for example, you can Photos submitted by Alfresco Backyard Lifestyles drill down into it like a fence and anchor it there. You want it bolted to something secure.” Lillejord also recommends thinking about spending time outdoors in the cooler months, what your personal style is. Lillejord suggests installing a fire pit in the “From a beauty point of view, you want to make sure it gazebo. matches your house and complements your yard,” she says. “It’s like adding another room to your As in many home renovations, you get what you pay for house,” she says. “You basically extend your when it comes to gazebos. house on a lower budget basis. It dramatically “Hollow aluminum tends to crack or dent,” says Lillejord. adds to the amount of time you can spend “The more solid it is, the better it will look later. You want it to outdoors.” have longevity; it’s a more permanent structure.” Gazebos are available in a range of styles, Another thing to keep in mind is the wind velocity in your from Caribbean-style tiki huts to dramatic backyard, says Lillejord. While it may not be one of the first Whistler-style timber-frames. things you think of when building a gazebo, it can make a big If you’re not adept at construction, predifference when it comes to how secure a structure is. packaged kits can often be purchased that will To enhance your backyard living experience and continue have everything you need.
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Starting anew with a fresh coat of paint for 2014 By Kerry Vital
Paint is one of the easiest ways to freshen up your space, and can make for some endlessly creative possibilities. A new coat of paint will go a long way towards transforming your home. “The spectrum of colours for the coming year continues to reflect people’s desire to disconnect from today’s complex world and return to the beauty of nature and art,” says Mylene Gevry, brand director for Sico paint. Continuing that natural trend, yellow is expected to be this year’s hottest colour. This year’s “stand out colour can best be described as a butter cream yellow, a warm pastel shade that has a fullness to it, but is still light enough to act as a neutral,” says Alison Goldman, brand manager for CIL paint. CIL has released a new colour called Creamy this year, which takes all of those descriptors into account. “It’s a soft buttery colour that emits a feeling of calm, tranquility and renewal,” says Goldman. CIL recommends pairing it with citrus colours for a pop of spring in the home. “Overall, the 2014 colour palette demonstrates our growing desire for life balance,” says Gevry. “As a result, we will see increased use of rich colour combinations, innovative patterns and distinct lines throughout the year.” “People are starting to let out their collective breath and are ready for new beginnings, which is translating into a movement towards fresh and creative colours,” says Martin Tustin-Fuchs, brand manager for Dulux paint. “As a result, we’ll see novel shades and unexpected combinations of colours in the year ahead in
This year’s hot colours include soft and creamy yellows and vibrant and saturated shades. Finding the perfect colour might be as easy as looking to the season. CIL paint photo above, Dulux paint photo top right, Sico paint photo right
all areas of home decor.” He sees vibrant colours and new energy arriving in home decor. “Reds are more tangy, oranges are more expressive, greens are more jewelled and blues are more tropical,” says Tustin-Fuchs. Popular reds are expected to include vibrant reds with orange undertones, while oranges are moving towards terra-cotta and spice hues, according to Dulux. Blue itself will tend towards the ocean colours, and green will build off emerald and
teal. Purple will move in two directions; the first will trend towards red-hued purples, and the other towards blue-purple tones. Paint takes its cue from fashion, and this will be especially evident this year. “Our 2014 colour palette creates a contemporary and edited view of modern society, and on the other, it embraces an artisan past, influenced by the historical patterns of brocades, damasks and toile, and our continued appreciation for anything hand-crafted,” says Gevry.
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Animals never go out of style when it comes to nursery decor “ from page.1
such as triangles, circles and plus signs are all popular right now. “People are introducing metallics,” says De’Ath. “The easiest way is through a wall decal, lamps or other light fixtures.” Like many other rooms, grey is a big colour for nurseries and kid’s bedrooms for 2014. “It’s popular in all tones,” says De’Ath. Easy additions to spice up a nursery or children’s room include personalized decor such as wooden letters spelling out their name. “Kids love to see their names,” says De’Ath. Keeping things organized, especially when there’s a baby around, is extremely important. Having everything to hand with wall hooks
says Jacqueline De’Ath, owner and designer at Homeworks Etc. Designs, noting the example of a changing table that converts to a dresser once the child is no longer in diapers. Many cribs will convert into a toddler bed, and a well-chosen room theme can continue to be appropriate for many years. “I see a lot of repurposing furniture,” says De’Ath. “You can take an end table and make it into a nightstand. Paint it a bright colour to add a pop to the room.” Textiles such as sheets and pillows are another way to add interest to a room. Prints
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