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Diminutive swimmer Noemie Thomas on the fast track as one of Canada’s up-and-coming elite by Don Fennell Sports Editor

diminutive dynamo is The Richmond Review Sportsperson of the Year. Noemie Thomas, 18, was among many local athletes and volunteers recognized at the 15th annual Richmond Sports Awards and Recognition Banquet Thursday at R.A. McMath Secondary. The awards is an annual presentation of The Richmond Review, Richmond Sports Council and the City of Richmond, with support from McMath’s leadership students. An in-depth recap of the award winners begins on Page 21. At 17, Thomas was the youngest swimmer at the 2013 senior world championships in Barcelona, Spain last July. She emerged from the elite competition seventh in the women’s 100-metre butterfly, a result that helped earn her swimmer of the year honours from Swim Canada. At only five-foot-four, Thomas is unique in a sport where tall is more often than not the norm. “Honestly, it’s not something I ever think about because it’s not something I can change,” she says. “I’ve swam most of my swimming career as someone on the shorter end, so I don’t have anything to compare it

to. I just focus on what I have and what I can control, and get better the way I know how. I focus on comparing myself to myself, not someone who is six-foot-three because that’s just not realistic.” Though Thomas has been in the pool most of her life, she was also a ballerina. She ultimately gave up ballet for swimming when she realized it wasn’t realistic to try to be world class in both. “I knew in order to achieve that goal I had to choose,” she says. Clearly, she made the right choice. “I love so many things about swimming,” says Thomas. “If I could make it a course for everyone at school I totally would because I think everyone can benefit from it one way or another. You just learn so much about yourself and how to carry yourself in life. The physical part is a love-hate relationship where you push yourself for weeks on end and lack sleep and rest. But it’s the days when you pull something amazing, when you feel you can’t even walk, that makes it really empowering.”

At 17, Noemie Thomas was the youngest swimmer at the 2013 senior world swimming championships last summer in Barcelona, Spain where she placed seventh in the women’s 100-metre butterfly.

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Year-round sports model

Changing the landscape Does specializing in a single sport improves the chances of future success? by Don Fennell Sports Editor

nce upon a time there were seasons, and kids played multiple sports. But, for better or for worse, the year-round sports model has swept in like a hurricane. Whether the prevailing force is parents, coaches or the athletes themselves, there is a growing belief that specializing in a single sport improves the chances of landing a college scholarship and further—despite significant odds—the chance to cash in at the professional level. Renowned retired sports physician Dr. Doug Clement calls specializing in a sport year-round “the classic dilemma.” Co-founder, along with his wife Diane, of the Richmond Kajaks Track and Field Club in 1961, Clement says some of the more technical sports like figure skating, gymnastics and swimming often demand that very young children are exposed to adultlike training regimes. But as these children mature and reach puberty their bodies change. “In many cases they reveal a young adult not suited by body type to the sport they have invested many years and sometimes a lot of money,” he says. “Puberty is the deciding point and one cannot really tell what the young person will be until then. And the drop-out rate with pubertal change is dramatic.” Internationally recognized as one of the pioneers in the field of sports medicine, Clement is a former Olympic and Commonwealth athlete who has worked with thousands of elite athletes including former Vancouver Canucks and Canadian Oympians. He believes that in an ideal world, the final sport selection is best delayed until maturity is complete. He says early intensity can be dangerous in the developing body. “Irritation of the bone growth centres is common and can remove the individual from the sport,” he explains. Clement also believes allowing the child to choose the sport they most enjoy is the best practice. “Most people including young athletes look to success in an activity which they suit physically and develop a passion for,” he says. But he says there are a lot of examples of athletes changing direction in their early 20s. Cheryl SpowageHoward was a promising middle distance runner with the Kajaks in the early 1970s who switched to rowing and made the Canadian team for the Montreal Olympics in 1976. Her husband and fellow Kajak Tom Howard made the same 1976 Olympic team in the marathon.

Maximimizing potential A longtime Richmond ice hockey

Local Olympians Darcy Marquardt (at left with husband Richard Hortness ) and Alexa Loo (above) never began specializing in a sport until they were adults: Marquardt as a rower and Loo in snowboarding.

coach, Tony Lindsay has coached both boys and girls and says the landscape is “significantly different” even from a decade ago. “Today there is a proliferation of full-time, professional skills instructors focusing on providing their services to young athletes,” he says. There is an increased sophistication and expectation from parents as to the quality of coaching and instruction their children are receiving, and many are willing to pay for it. A proliferation of teams are also being set up to operate outside of a traditional sports season.” Combined with dynamics such as improved instruction and not wanting to see their child left behind, and the popularity of views like those by Malcolm Gladwell in the book Outliers: The Story of Success which, in discussing the 10,000-hour rule to excellence suggests “you need to put in the time to become the best you can become,” Lindsay says it’s not surprising that players are specializing in sports earlier and earlier. So is this good or bad? Lindsay wouldn’t describe it in those terms, but says there are certain consequences to the decisions. “Recent studies seem to indicate a certain amount of skill development time is required to fully develop one’s abilities,” he says. “But whether it is important to fully develop their ability is a very individual decision and the answer is not the same for everyone. For those who play sports for more social reasons, maximizing their potential may not be a priority, yet those who have a goal of playing at the highest competitive level possible have more opportunity today to be able to do that.” The question then becomes how much time should be spent on skill

development, says Lindsay. Take swimming for example. Clearly, he says, someone who swims 10 hours per day for nine months of the year will develop more than someone who swims two hours per week three months of the year. But is 10 hours enough to fully develop one’s skills. Should it be 15 hours a week. Or 20? And when should specialization start? At age five? At 10? Or at 15? Lindsay believes athletes today generally have a skill level that far exceeds those of a generation ago. But because many specialize it can be difficult to keep up at the highest competitive levels. He says specializing at an earlier age can create added pressures on both the child and on the coaches or instructors to get “good results” simply to justify the time and money being invested. Specializing also means lost opportunities to experience multiple activities, he says. “Children should be able to experience many different sports and the opportunity to play with different kids and establish different friendships,” he says, adding the move toward year-round sports may be eliminating the late bloomer. “If kids are discouraged to continue playing sports in their teens because they believe they are too far behind at 12, we lose them,” he says. “And we need to ensure we do not lose sight that sports must be fun for the participants. It is OK to be competitive, but the kids have to enjoy it while learning life skills like discipline, accountability, responsibility, teamwork, sacrifice, organizing skills and leadership.”

Kids need final say Seafair Minor Hockey president Ni-

gel Shackles says many times it’s not about the kids’ energy being focused into one sport, but rather the parents’ energy. “I’ve always advised parents to allow their kids to play the sports they desire,” he says. “For some that means one sport and for others a variety. I personally believe it’s important to allow them the opportunity to sample a variety of sports at a young age, so parents need to listen to what their kids are saying they enjoy. There is no one answer that is correct for every child.” Shackles says many kids today don’t “play” sports, but rather “train.” “At a certain age there is a need to train, particularly when there are opportunities available either through scholarships or advancement through competitive pro ranks,” he says. “Sadly, the training regimens are too often aimed at kids who are still in elementary school. If a child in, say, Grade 4 just wants to play hockey and no other sport then that’s great. The child has discovered something they love to do and hopefully will play for life. However, all too often

“There is a growing desire amongst parents to not only nurture their children, but also to clear every path and hurdle that they could possibly encounter in their young lives—especially with a sport in the public spotlight such as hockey.” — Nigel Shackles

parents take that desire to play and have it channeled through enhanced training to the point the young boy or girl is no longer just playing the sport, they are working at it. For some parents it’s not good enough to just play and the simple value of play is frowned upon.” Shackles says he gets asked all the time by parents what they can do to improve their child’s on-ice abilities. He tells them to go shoot hoops in the driveway, kick a soccer ball or just let them hang upside down at their school’s adventure playground. “There is a growing desire amongst parents to not only nurture their children, but also to clear every path and hurdle that they could possibly encounter in their young lives—especially with a sport in the public spotlight such as hockey,” he says. “Every parent wants their child to do well, that’s a given, but in hockey the added bonus is that you are seen doing well by others and parents receive the reflected glory from that. Massive media coverage from 24-hour sports TV and radio contributes mightily to this trend. Everything in sports now is bigger, from the pros to the kids. And the pressure at the pro level to maintain jobs filters all the way down to the minor sport level, where kids have to make a certain team or be deemed a failure and the dream dies.” Shackles fears a longterm effect of the emergence of year-round sports, and the expectations that come with it, may result in a growing disconnect between parents and their kids. “If parents continue to see their kids as pawns in their own fantasy hockey world then the relationship will eventually suffer. At Seafair, I write a lot about the importance of building a strong relationship parents should have with their kids so that when they become young adults, and the minor hockey gear is rusting in the attic, you will have come through everything and seen what involvement in minor sports is really about—the opportunity to build a healthy relationship with your own kids for life.” See Page 5

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Pros and cons to specialization Twice a winner of the Canadian collegiate men’s soccer championship while a student at Langara, Cody Kusch grew up playing multiple sports. Now, as a parent and vice-president of Seafair minor hockey, he reiterates comments made by hockey legend Bobby Orr at last year’s Hockey Fun event—that today’s youth are focusing on one sport at too young of an age and are dropping out of the sport at a much younger age as well. “(Orr) said we are no longer building athletes but instead creating robots

with all the repetition,” Kush says. “You ask most kids nowadays why they are joining an activity or sport and their response is: because it is fun. But you ask the parents the same question and many say: because I want them to get better and be able to compete at a higher level. I believe that as kids get older, into their teens, they will naturally gravitate towards the activity or sport of their choice. And what is starting to happen more often is that these same high level athletes are choosing school sports over community sports because their school

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keep up with their rival associations is. He doesn’t believe the model is sustainable. “You will see in the very near future these paid positions begin to regress in the amount that is being paid,” he says. “Youth sports is becoming a business just like the professional leagues, and now that you have pro trainers or skill providers many parents tend to believe their child has a much better chance of making it. Thus, there is so much more pressure and emphasis on winning and development versus the enjoyment of the game— even at a young age. I have witnessed five- and sixyear-olds not wanting to engage in their sport because their parents have once again forced them to attend their fifth or sixth session of the week. Some of these kids are getting one-on-one training. It is absolutely crazy.”

Let children follow their dreams Former CFL offensive lineman Bobby Singh says the problem with kids specializing in sport is that it severely limits their horizons. “Let kids be kids and try other sports,” he says. “At some point, yes, they have to start focusing their energy on the sport they love and want to excel at, but first let your kids be kids. Nowadays, athletic trainers and academies bank on the idea that most parents believe their child will make it to the pros. Most parents need a wakeup call as the percentages don’t work in their favor. Don’t get me wrong, I am a firm believer in dreaming big and setting goals, but let your child dream big and set his or her own goals.” Singh says all sports are different and bring out different qualities. He says too often people are drawn to sports that, at the professional level, feature the big contracts. “We live in a get-richquick society and this may be the reason and the thinking behind this. But the truth behind being a professional and student athlete is that nothing is quick. Few seem to appreciate the hours and hours of training these athletes are doing on their own. We just see them hitting the winning shot, scoring the big touchdown or signing the million dollar contract. That comes only after a lot of blood, sweat and tears and many years of hard work and sacrifice.”

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says former Dallas Star Richmond Minor Hockey grad Ray Sawada, who went on to play in the NHL for Dallas Stars, says year-round sports isn’t all bad. But it requires some discernment. “It’s hard to say which one is best because I have seen people succeed following both practices,” says Sawada. “Ultimately you want the decision to be the kid’s decision. Sometimes, I feel parents are pushing their kids in the direction the parents wants them to go. I’m playing both sides now, but a balanced life of sports I believe can only be beneficial. If you love one sport in particular, absolutely put in the extra time and effort to become the best athlete in that sport. Just don’t sacrifice or give up the other sports too early in life. In the end, if the kid is happy and loving what he or she is doing, then that’s all that matters. Whatever route a person takes if they have the drive, work ethic, and skill to make it, they will make it.” Sawada, who recently became a first-time parent, says playing multiple sports exposes you to many different types of skills, both mental and physical, which can help you later on when you eventually decide on one specific sport. “When I was young I knew I loved hockey, but I also loved other sports like soccer, basketball, and fastball. Not only did I like playing those sports, but I liked being around different teammates and having different experiences. Eventually I knew that hockey was the sport I wanted to pursue but that was while I was in grade 12 and I guess you could say older. “ Richmond Youth Basketball League co-ordinator Matt Winograd strongly believe that not only should children play more than one sport growing up, sport organizations and coaches should encourage it. He says early sport specialization leads to many issues in the development of a child. “To be able to look at the benefits of multi-sport participation, one needs

to have the ultimate goal in mind: playing amateur or professional sports as an adult or simply enjoying physical activity for life,” says Winograd. “For both goals, participation in multiple sports increases the opportunities to develop skills, understanding of concepts, and an overall appreciation for physical activity. When kids only focus on one sport, they do not get to experience the development of physical and cognitive developments of the game. The gross and fine muscle areas that are developed in each of these, transfer and benefit skill development in many other sports and activities. The training of one specific functional movement over and over again will not develop anything more than that one movement. Cognitively, the ability to understand concepts and strategies increases with every game a child plays.“ Winograd believes the focus of all youth sports organizations, and coach-

Ray Sawada says playing multiple sports exposes athletes to different skills.

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Three-time Canadian Olympic rower Darcy Marquardt, who won silver as a member of Canada’s women’s eight team at the 2012 Summer Games in London, says people are often surprised to learn she didn’t start training as rower until the age of 19. But she did grow up playing multiple sports. “I enjoyed them and wanted to have fun with my new friends,” she says. “This is my core belief to the purpose of participation in sports: that first it must be fun. Then it becomes fun to be competitive. However, I personally would not have been ready as a kid for the commitment and tough choices you make when you’re focused on a single sport.” That’s certainly not to say she is opposed to focusing on a single sport, though she has mixed feelings about it. “In sports (figure skating, gymnastics, swimming and diving) that require that early development to get to an elite level, yearround sport will deepen the pool of athletes that will ultimately push each other to a higher standard,” she says. “Though not everyone will make it to that elite level, you need a certain depth of talent to have anyone make it all and be competitive internationally. On the other hand, that kind of commitment is not for every kid. But if the kids who are in programs are enjoying the sport at whatever level they are participating, including year-round, then they are not missing out on anything because they are developing lifelong skills that will make them successful in the future— after sport. Traits like hard work, perseverance, failing successfully—as in get back up and try again,

healthy habits, teamwork and leadership. Those skills will make them want to be positive contributing members of society.” Marquardt’s husband, former Olympic swimmer Richard Hortness, says there are always pros and cons to an issue such as year-round sport. He says if you look at swimming, most start as early as age

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EDITORIAL: The destructive effect of lying

ews that six dogs, reported stolen from a Langley dog walking spot, actually died of heat stroke while in the back of a dog walker’s pickup in Richmond, was shocking, but not surprising. The woman’s story last week had far too

PUBLISHER MARY KEMMIS, 604-247-3702 publisher@richmondreview.com

many improbabilities in it. However, the fact remains that six dogs died due to neglect — if we are to believe the reports. Remember, they are all based on what the dog walker said to someone else. It’s sad to see how what appears to be one person’s deliberate lie has led to so many people wasting so much of their own time in searching, and money (a fundraising campaign

had raised thousands of dollars). If the current story turns out to be the accurate one, it’s a sad reflection on how prevalent lying has become in our society. Everybody apparently does it — from politicians on down. It has been elevated to a fine art by sports figures, entertainers and other prominent people. It’s not a ringing endorsement of our society. —Langley Times

For better or worse, parents hold key EDITOR BHREANDÁIN CLUGSTON, 604-247-3730 editor@richmondreview.com STAFF REPORTERS MATTHEW HOEKSTRA, 604-247-3732 mhoekstra@richmondreview.com MARTIN VAN DEN HEMEL, 604-247-3733 martin@richmondreview.com DON FENNELL, 604-247-3731 sports@richmondreview.com

Snap Shots Martin van den Hemel ASSISTANT ADVERTISING MANAGER ELANA GOLD, 604-247-3704 admanager@richmondreview.com ADVERTISING LESLEY SMITH, 604-247-3705 lesley@richmondreview.com COLLIN NEAL, 604-247-3719 collinn@richmondreview.com MARSHALL MACKINDER, 604-247-3714 marshall@richmondreview.com KIMBERLEY LIM, 604-247-3709 kimberley@richmondreview.com JANE ILOTT, 604-247-3707 jane@richmondreview.com

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CREATIVE SERVICES MANAGER JAANA BJöRK, 604-247-3716 jaana@richmondreview.com CREATIVE SERVICES GABE MUNDSTOCK, 604-247-3718 gabe@richmondreview.com PETER PALMER, 604-247-3706 peter@richmondreview.com JAMES MARSHALL, 604-247-3701 james@richmondreview.com The Richmond Review is a member of the B.C. Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the council. Write (include documentation) within 45 days to B.C. Press Council, PO Box 1356, Ladysmith, V9G 1A9. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org Published every Wednesday and Friday by Black Press Ltd.

s a father of three, with two boys actively playing community sports, and a third about to lace up his soccer cleats for the first time in September, I recognize the crucial role of parents as both volunteers and coaches. Simply put, without moms and dads, most amateur sports organizations couldn’t function. But over the past four years, I’ve come to learn that involving parents means accepting the good with the occasional bad. And it’s the negatives—which are by far outweighed by the good these generally-selfless parents do—that need addressing. Because it takes just a few bad apples to spoil the bunch. With so many youth in the hands of coaches, some well-qualified, but many others without any coaching training or experience at all—that includes me when I first volunteered—the system has pitfalls. Especially when parents are coaching their own children, which is often the case when it comes to amateur sports. I’m aware of one case where a parent-coach insists on playing an elementary-aged child in one position only on the soccer pitch, despite that

Accusations of parent-coaches favouring their own children are not uncommon.

child wanting to explore the field, and that child’s parents seeking the same opportunity as the coach’s own child. Guidelines from the Canadian Soccer Association clearly state that “all players play equal time and try all team positions” at this age group, so it’s clear what Canada’s soccer braintrust believe. Somehow, that message isn’t getting through. Further complicating things is when parents with children actively playing in a particular sport also serve as board members for that sport, an arena where a child or sport’s best interests can be lost amongst the politics and egos. I interviewed an experienced local coach who said accusations of parent-coaches favouring their own children are not

uncommon. But he said parents do a great deal of good and are invaluable. But I’ve witnessed where parents who aren’t properly trained, and don’t appear to “buy in” to the philosophy of nurturing a love for sports in general, can let the pursuit of victories—rather than player development—cloud their judgement. And yes, there are some parent-coaches hoping to defy million-to-one lottery-like odds, that their child will become a sports professional, and will make questionable decisions in an effort to improve those slim odds. Is it realistic to entirely strip a parent of their biased views of their own children? Probably not. How many parents would volunteer to coach, if they weren’t overseeing their

own kids? Likely a lot fewer than currently do, considering parents also serve as bus drivers, shuttling their kids between home, school, practices and games. So what’s the solution? One appears to be in the works already. Michael Findlay, director of soccer development for BC Soccer, noted a 58 per cent increase in certified coaches in 2013/14 compared to a year earlier, a 1,100-plus coach increase. A proposal will be tabled in June at BC Soccer that mandatory age and stage specific coach education be adopted in B.C. Bobby Lenarduzzi, president of Whitecaps FC, said providing parents with better direction and coaching instruction is key. He and his wife coached their daughter field hockey, a sport the former

soccer star said he didn’t profess to know the nuances of. But they did they best they could to ensure the players laughed, had a good time and were in a positive environment, he said. That’s the mindset the vast majority of parentcoaches I’ve encountered have. It wasn’t that long ago that a friend complained about the quality of coaching his child was receiving. His wife chimed in and challenged him to step up and do something about it. Whether it’s coaching or doing behind-the-scenes administrative work, it’s a challenge so many parents in Richmond accept in so many sports. With a guiding hand in the years to come, it’s a job they’ll be put in a position to perform much better in.

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letters Apply best practice to ALR Bill 24 Editor: “Agricultural Land Commission needs more funding, not more headaches.” That’s the title of the May 21 Review editorial, and it’s right on. If passed, Bill 24 will cause headaches and worse. We know that from Richmond’s Lingyen Mountain Temple experience. Bill 24 would impose again a tried-and-failed practice that was foisted on the commission twelve years ago. In his review of ALC operations in 2010, commission chair Richard Bullock described it as “6 regional commissions.” The ALC regions hardly talked. One effect was low quality at too-high cost. Early in that period, a regional panel approved an application to expand the Lingyen temple on ALR land in Richmond. It skirted the ALC Act and the city zoning. Bullock restored the ALC’s provincial focus but kept the regional aspect of commissioners in many parts of B.C. One effect is high quality at lower cost. It has enabled the ALC

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to begin overdue ALR boundary reviews. Last month, I felt sad for Lingyen temple members as I watched council have to speak against their plans once again. The way the ALC panel had let Lingyen bypass the city a decade earlier still hindered the temple’s cause. The cost and heartache has been immense. Now Bill 24 would give the failed “6 regional commissions” practice the force of law. Insane. Food is basic to life, and the bad law would make our food supply less secure. Yet it would be imposed without

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public consultation. The B.C. government can do better. In fact, it consulted widely on the way to the new water act. Tellingly, the MLAs of all political stripes were happy to vote it into law last month. That protected the future of our water, also basic to life. Surely our food deserves the same kind of best practice. Bill 24 is like a runaway train with brake trouble. Fortunately, an MLA’s motion could slow it down for wide consultation. The motion will be debated on Monday. To help out, google “Hands off our food se-

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Under B.C.’s new Wills Estates and Succession Act, marriage does not revoke a Will. But, a gift in a Will to someone who is (or becomes) a spouse is revoked if the people cease to be spouses. In a marriage-like (or common law) relationship, if one person ends the relationship, it ends, simple as that. It takes more than that if the relationship is a marriage, but a separation will more than likely revoke a bequest. However, spouses (married or common law) are not considered to have separated if, within a year after a separation, they start to live together again for the purpose of reconciling, and if they then live together for one or more periods totalling at least 90 days. So, it is not clear in this situation if a reconciliation can revive a gift that was revoked. If the spouses actually did separate, and the legislation does not save their relationship status, any gift is revoked. They will then need to make new Wills after they reconcile, to ensure the distribution of their Estates meets their wishes. Note also that a separated spouse will not have an Estate claim if their former spouse dies without a Will.

by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter Local schools will be shut down Tuesday as part of escalating teacher job action, which includes a rotating strike scheduled to hit school districts across the province starting next week. In a letter distributed to parents Wednesday, Richmond Superintendent of Schools Monica Pamer encouraged parents to make alternate arrangement for their children. “Although administrators will be at school on Tuesday, no other staff will be present,” Pamer said. “There will be no instruction. Parents are encouraged to make alternate arrangements for their children, as we can-

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get her wish to parade the beauty at and we began working nights and weekends restoring it. My dad was not upcoming Mustang 50th anniversary a body man or mechanic and was selfcelebrations. trained but was handy, so we figured it The car will have its grand unveiling out as we went along. at the Vancouver Collector Car Show “I spent many hours passing tools to and Auction at the Pacific National my dad as he worked on the car. It is Exhibition grounds in June. some of the best hours of my life, true Over the next few weeks, we will quality time with my dad. I officialreveal that this is not just any Mustang ly received the car as a graduation By age four, Laura (one of only 453 built in 1967) and present.” Ballance already walk you through its restoration proLaura drove the car throughout grade cess. One that is a daunting experience 11 and 12 and during her early years as knew what a Ford a journalist. Mustang was and, as for many seasoned car collectors let “Eventually I purchased a new car alone a proud mother with a passion she approached 16, and my Mustang went into storage as for her old car. The world of automoshe wanted to own old cars often do. I got married, had tive restoration is fraught with probchildren and a 1967 Mustang wasn’t and drive one. lems; the one that comes to mind is conducive to car seats and strollers. the final invoice. An old rule of thumb by Nigel Matthews “The 50th anniversary of the Mustang for the realists has been to get an coincides with my oldest daughter estimate and then double or triple it! receiving her driving license in 2014, so for the past We will see how this exciting project plays out five years I’ve been looking for someone or a compabetween now and mid-June. ny to restore my Mustang.” One of her clients, Jason Heard, of the Vancouver Nigel Matthews is the director of sales and Classic Car Show and Sale, recommended 360 marketing for Hagerty Insurance Canada. Fabrication in Abbotsford. The boys at 360 are now working their magic on this rare car and Laura will nmatthews@hagerty.com

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Performance-oriented Volvo Sportswagon is no oxymoron The words performance and Volvo rarely appear in the same sentence but the new 2015 V60 Sportswagon R-Design should change the perception that the Swedish manufacturer is only capable of producing reliable and safety conscious products to the exclusion of excitement. This performance oriented T6 AWD version pumps out 325 horsepower, topping the base T6 by 25 horses and a massive 75 more than the four-cylinder and fuel efficient base T5. A week aboard this wagon showed it to be a very sporty machine on the highway and at its utilitarian best in the city. PLEASE READ THE FINE PRINT: Offers valid until June 2, 2014. See toyota.ca for complete details on all cash back offers. In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between Toyota prices, rates and/or other information contained on toyotabc.ca and that contained on toyota.ca, the latter shall prevail. Errors and omissions excepted. 2014 RAV4 Base FWD LE Automatic ZFREVT-A MSRP is $25,689 and includes $1,819 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning federal excise tax. †Lease example: 3.9% Lease APR for 60 months on approved credit. Semi-Monthly payment is $139 with $1700 down payment. Total Lease obligation is $18,380. Lease 60 mos. based on 100,000 km, excess km charge is $.10. ††Finance example: 1.9% finance for 48 months, upon credit approval, available on 2014 RAV4. Applicable taxes are extra. 2014 Corolla CE 6M Manual BURCEM-A MSRP is $17,544 and includes $1,549 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, and battery levy. *Lease example: 2014 Corolla CE 6M with a vehicle price of $17,269 (includes $275 Toyota Canada Lease Assist, which is deducted from the negotiated selling price after taxes, and $1,549 freight/PDI) leased at 0.9% over 60 months with $0 down payment equals 120 semi-monthly payments of $87 with a total lease obligation of $10,715. Lease 60 mos. based on 100,000 km, excess km charge is $.07. **Finance example: 1.9% finance for 84 months, upon credit approval, available on 2014 Corolla CE 6M. Applicable taxes are extra. 2014 Tacoma Double Cab V6 4x4 Automatic MU4FNA-A MSRP is $33,289 and includes $1,819 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning federal excise tax. ‡Lease example: 3.9% Lease APR for 60 months on approved credit. Semi-Monthly payment is $165 with $3,150 down payment. Total Lease obligation is $22,890. Lease 60 mos. based on 100,000 km, excess km charge is $.10. ‡‡Finance example: 0.9% finance for 48 months, upon credit approval, available on 2014 Tacoma. Applicable taxes are extra. ‡‡‡Up to $1000 Non-Stackable Cash Back available on select 2014 Tacoma models. Non-stackable cash back on 2014 Tacoma Double Cab V6 4x4 Automatic is $1,000. Applicable taxes are extra. Down payment, first semi-monthly payment and security deposit plus GST and PST on first payment and full down payment are due at lease inception. A security deposit is not required on approval of credit. Non-stackable Cash Back offers may not be combined with Toyota Financial Services (TFS) lease or finance rates. If you would like to lease or finance at standard TFS rates (not the above special rates), then you may be able to take advantage of Cash Customer Incentives. Vehicle must be purchased, registered and delivered by June 2, 2014. Cash incentives include taxes and are applied after taxes have been charged on the full amount of the negotiated price. See toyota.ca for complete details on all cash back offers. ‡‡‡‡Semi-monthly lease offer available through Toyota Financial Services on approved credit to qualified retail customers on most 24, 36, 48 and 60 month leases (including Stretch leases) of new and demonstrator Toyota vehicles. First semi-monthly payment due at lease inception and next monthly payment due approximately 15 days later and semi-monthly thereafter throughout the term. Toyota Financial Services will waive the final payment. Semi-monthly lease offer can be combined with most other offers excluding the First Payment Free and Encore offers. First Payment Free offer is valid for eligible TFS Lease Renewal customers only. Toyota semi-monthly lease program based on 24 payments per year, on a 60-month lease, equals 120 payments, with the final 120th payment waived by Toyota Financial Services. Competitive bi-weekly lease programs based on 26 payments per year, on a 60-month lease, equals 130 payments. Not open to employees of Toyota Canada, Toyota Financial Services or TMMC/TMMC Vehicle Purchase Plan. Some conditions apply. See your Toyota dealer for complete details. Visit your Toyota BC Dealer or www.toyotabc.ca for more details. Some conditions apply; offers are time limited and may change without notice. Dealer may lease/sell for less.

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Combine some paddle shift action with the auto transmission in Sport mode and you can push the car from zero to 100 clicks in about six seconds. Taking the V60 at speed around the twisties along the Sea to Sky Highway demonstrated its excellent road holding and handling capabilities, courtesy of corner traction control. Ergonomic seats ensure the driver is also firmly gripped in those corners. Gee, I forgot I was in a Volvo. But before we run away with the idea that Volvo has abandoned what it is best known for; it should be mentioned that there is an option to add the world’s first Cyclist Detection and auto brake technology to the line! – That most certainly makes it a Vancouver car, given

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2015 Volvo V60 Sportswagon R-Design. this line. The inclusion of the fun factor in the R-Design version is a smart move for a company trying to win new friends among affluent car buyers. Make no mistake these are prestige vehicles with a fitting price tag. The base four-cylinder models start at around $42,000 and the R-Design driven by your truly topped $51,000.

I’ve also driven – if briefly – other Volvos equipped with the new Drive-E four-cylinder engines, mated to 8-speed auto transmissions, and they are remarkable. They offer a performance more akin to a typical 6. So, give the base models a shot if you are not looking for a pulsating ride in a Volvo. Did I just say that? keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

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The 2014 BMW X5 is superbly engineered and well designed. small changes such as more accent lines. I had a chance to park it next to the smaller X3 and, other than the front grille and headlights, they share a striking resemblance to each other, this is just a bigger version of that wildly popular SUV. All X5 models come standard with 19-inch wheels but BMW packages their products to be offered with bigger wheels depending on whether they want the sport package or not. Around the back, the same clamshell lift gate found on the last two versions remains intact. The top flips

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“The more sports you try and the more different skills that you develop, the more your brain will be able to learn more diverse things and the more well rounded you will become,” says Loo. “By specializing early, you may become great at one sport, but you may also limit yourself—in that sport and in other sports. I swam competitively for many years with the Richmond Kigoos and later with the UBC Thunderbirds. It gave me strong shoulders which helped to protect my shoulders from injury.” Loo says when it comes to life after sport, it is nice to have other sports to do. She was talking with Vancouver Canucks’ president of hockey operations Trevor Linden recently and he said that he never plays hockey any more. He is glad that he knows how to ski and do some other sports with his wife and friends outside of the hockey rink. “The risk of only doing one sport, besides the risk of injury, is the risk of defeat,” says Loo. “If you keep advancing in your sport and then one day get cut from the team because you get injured or are no longer improving as quickly as the others, you have nothing.” Canada might never be the best in the world at some sports because much of the top talent is devoted elsewhere, says Loo. But on the other hand, kids who might have otherwise been overlooked in sport have a chance in the less popular sports to get great coaching and excel. Loo was never identified as top athlete by coaches or gym teachers, but once she brought her great work ethic—developed through swimming—to snowboarding, she worked with some coaches that wanted to help her excel and she made it to a pair of Olympic Games. “It seems a lot of parents think their kids will make the NHL or something,” she says. “They may and they may not. That is a lot of pressure to put on a kid and it is also a lot of pressure to put on yourself as a parent—thinking that your success as a parent lies in whether or not your child makes it to the NHL. There seems to be so much pressure to make the right decisions rather than to teach your kids to make good decisions and live right. The better a person and the better the athlete your child is—which is achieved by developing a strong work ethic and learning lots of different physical and mental skills— the more successful your child will be in any endeavour.”

Bye-bye traditional season The shifts happening in youth sports are far more complex than just being

good or bad, says educator Chris Kennedy, who is also a former president of the B.C. High School Boys’ Basketball Association. “With the opportunity to go yearround, we have seen the traditional season disappear for almost all sports,” he says. “And there are some real concerns. There is a lot of research that early specialization leads to fatigue and burnout and overuse injuries. It also seems to serve the adults more than the kids. Kids are looking to have fun and often it is the adults’ competitiveness that is driving the decisions their kids make. There is also research that suggests adults who specialized in one sport growing up have higher rate of adult physical inactivity.” Kennedy says the related debate with increased early specialization is whether sports should be more or less “score-focused” at younger ages. He thinks youth soccer and basketball have it right: de-emphasize scoring at younger ages and focus on development. “This doesn’t mean we don’t want kids to be competitive, but do we need to keep score and have a focus on winning and losing all the time?,”he asks.“I like the race to nowhere metaphor and how it applies to youth sports. Parents are killing themselves to get their kids to so-called elite training that is getting in the way of being a kid and what is really the goal.” Kennedy’s wife, Stephanie, is equally passionate about the topic. She has always believed that kids should be exposed to and participate in as many different sports as possible while they are young. And for a variety of reasons. “I know through my own four children that all kids have their own structural make-up, both physically and mentally, and that different sports may cater to these differences,” she says. “I truly believe there is a sport for all kids, but it may take some effort and time to find out what that is. And in today’s age of childhood obesity, low activity levels, access to electronics and the resulting de-socialization of youth, sport can play a key role in reversing these trends.” Stephanie, who runs Panther Cheer Athletics, is also adamant that kids participating in as many sports as possible when they’re young aids their physical development. This doesn’t mean, she says, they must do multiple sports at the same time, but within a calendar year should shift from one activity to another. “This allows children’s young bodies, which are often growing and changing so rapidly, to adapt and hopefully

Al Groff says some kids are missing out on the ‘healthy experimentation’ that comes with trying many sports when they are young.

grow stronger with minimal injuries,” she says. “I know from personal experience as a provincial level gymnast that I enjoyed the opportunity to play intramural sports (such as volleyball, basketball and soccer) in high school but began to resent the fact I wasn’t able to participate in these in any large way as gymnastics took most of my time. It also alienated me from my peers who played more conventional team sports and were members of high school teams. “ The eldest of the couple’s four children, Elizabeth, 12, thinks those who focus on one sport may quickly tire of it, burn out and then have no other alternatives. “It is also more likely you will be injured because you are using the same body parts over and over,” she says. “(Alternately), if you play a lot of sports you have the chance to meet a far more diverse group of people and learn a diverse group of skills.” Elizabeth says unfortunately sports out of the mainstream don’t get enough exposure and because kids don’t know about them “they may never try a sport they could be really good at or have a passion for.” “Coaches in some sports are also organizing so many practices (young athletes) don’t have time to try other sports,” she adds. “I think there will be many more overuse injuries and once their career in that sport is over they won’t know what to do because they will feel it is too late to try a new sport.”

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softball and soccer. He suggests some kids are missing out on the “healthy experimentation” that comes with trying many sports when they are young. “The issue of year-round sport also gets to the purpose of sport, which is hopefully building some lifelong skills and habits around health, making friends, and being a better person and not simply a better athlete,” he says. “If one of our goals is to produce more high quality athletes as a community, early specialization doesn’t do it. Most college athletes come from a multisport background.” Groff finds it concerning to see that while some athletes getting specialized training are playing more, overall the number of participants in most sports is declining. There are actually fewer young people playing, he says. “There seem to be fewer entry points for kids at different levels,” he says. “However, there are lots of opportunities for those interested in intense, high-performance programs. There is a sense that if kids haven’t started playing a sport by the age of eight or nine it is too late. This is terribly sad and misses the point of sport.” Groff says the growth of private enterprise in traditional school and community sports has served up a bestand worst-care scenario. As coaching is being“professionalized”in sports like soccer, hockey and basketball, more coaches are being paid. This, he says, has increased the level of coaches at the top and in private programs and created new opportunities and new models for sport. But private enterprise has also turned youth sports into a business. “If a coach is being paid based on how many athletes they have or how

much they play, it is not in their financial interest to encourage athletes they work with to play multiple sports or to take time off their sport,” he says. Ironically, Groff believes there are still a lot of people “that get it” and the quality of programs for kids at younger ages is better than ever. He says Richmond youth soccer, for example, promotes the principles of long-term athlete development. He’s also listened to highly-respected basketball coaches like former women’s national team mentor Alison McNeil, who encourages kids to have more fun and try more sports. “These are really interesting times in sports. Many parents feel the need to keep up with the Jones. And I worry the increasing costs of some sports will price families out of the market. There need to be more or options in sports like soccer, baseball, basketball and volleyball that are inclusive.” As a parent, Shari Rogers is a strong believer in year-round sport, but not necessarily specialization. Rogers, whose daughter Camryn is a burgeoning track and field star with the Kajaks, says any activity including dance and theatre that interests a child should be encouraged and supported. “It doesn’t have to be hard core all the time, but to be involved in something other than school and daily (routines) is important,” she says. “How does one know where their talents may be if they aren’t exposed to different activities and situations.” Though Camryn’s “off-season” from the Kajaks is only about six weeks, the time and activities within the club vary greatly. For example, the focus might be circuit training and weightlifting for a couple of months and then more technical work. Rogers says it keeps her focused on her goals while maintaining her health and fitness. “She is also developing strong organizational skills that will follow her long term, as well as learning to be self motivated,”says Rogers, who also believes it is important to be able to set aside time for friends and to simply have fun. Camryn says putting all your energy into one sport has its pros and cons— pro in that you can become stronger in that activity “which is great if you wish to stay with it,” but con in that it limits other opportunities. “I train six days a week which can be a lot, but I enjoy what I do and always want to be better,’ she says. “The challenge is you’re forced to organize your time. Even though I love (track and field) I also enjoy being social and just spending time with my friends.” See Page 20

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Recently retired as an educator but still an active athlete, Don Taylor grew up in Richmond during the 1960s when there was no such thing as year-round sport. Not even the idea had been born. “Soccer was September to March and baseball April to June,”” he says. “With Richmond Arena being built in 1965 hockey made it the big three alongside soccer.” In 1970, Taylor joined his first hockey school— for two weeks in August. It was just the beginning of a trend, which continued to grow throughout the decade. By the time his sons began playing sports in the late 1980s and 1990s, both the hockey and soccer seasons were expanding with tryout camps. “Spring hockey began to flourish,” he says. “Parents were encouraged to get their kids in to keep up in the rep system. The thinking was more is better and you’d better keep up or your

kids won’t make it. Now, certainly year-round sports has become the norm.” Taylor believes while year-round play is producing better individual skills, the percentage of players who quit from burnout is skyrocketing. And no matter how much one loves a game, you need a break from it. “It simply gets tiresome,” he says. “I still play over-50s hockey and soccer and I love coming back to them after a three- or fourmonth break. Many of today’s youth, when they’re over 50, will probably still be onesport athletes and that’s a shame.” Taylor says there is no question playing multiple sports gives any athlete a distinct advantage when it comes to things like agility and the ability to read the play. And speaking as a former educator, Taylor says there is little doubt a child who plays a variety of sports will be better academically at school and be a success

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Too much, too soon Specialization too early can ruin kids in any number of ways including overuse, boredom, pressure to win, drop out and burn out, says Basketball BC executive director Lawrie Johns. In fact Johns, whose son Brian was a threetime Olympic swimmer, says there isn’t much to like about year-round sport though “we must understand this practice is different for different sports or activities.” “Individual sports can (introduce) specialization (a little earlier) without major problems if the coach is educated in terms of overuse and rest periods,” he says. “But in team sports early specialization has no rewards. The Gretzkys, Crosbys and Sinclairs of this world will rise to the top without specializing in their sport at under-10.” Johns says when it comes to youth sports

there should be a buffet of choices not a single serving. The shift toward year-round sport impacts all sports as unregulated teams and programs grab kids earlier and earlier and play to the parents’ hopes of a scholarship, an Olympic berth or the like. “Some parents will pay exorbitant amounts for training by non-professional coaches, trainers and entrepreneurs and of course they will take the money,” he says. Johns notes there are more than 200,000 kids playing hockey in Canada and only 750 NHL players. He adds that during the 2008 Olympics In Beijing there were 31 swimmers on the Canadian team, but more than 100,000 swimmers registered in Canada. And of the 150,000 female basketball players in Canada at the same time, only 12 were selected for the Olympic team. The point, he stresses, is keep the dream alive but keep it realistic. Johns fears the long term affects of this change will be more kids dropping out. “Canada just got a mark of “D” for kids being active in their elementary school years. They get into pressure, win-at-all-costs situations and drop out,” he explains. “We have to allow kids to be kids. We must encourage multi-sports at least to the age of 11 or 12, and we must find coaches who are knowledgeable about the Long Term Athlete Development and Canadian Sport for Life models.” The models strive to improve the quality of sport and physical activity in Canada through a seven-stage training, competition and recovery pathway guiding an individual’s experience in sport and physical activity from infancy through all phases of adulthood. “We have the risk of taking fun out of sport, but for what reason?,” says Johns. “The No. 1 question parents should ask their child when he/ she finishes a game, a tournament or a practice is: Did you have fun? If the answer is no the warning lights should come on.”

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Thomas: swimming teaches many valuable life lessons From Page 1

Thomas says swimming also teaches really tough life lessons—like when you work for years with one goal in mind and in the one moment it counts, it doesn’t happen. You’ve got to learn to handle the disappointment. “You’re expected to look into a camera and act the right way and handle

yourself with class,” she says. “You’ve got to pick up the pieces and keep going. That lesson in itself makes me feel like I can accomplish anything.” Thomas also leans on family and the friendships she’s developed throughout the years of training for support. She considers them to be extremely important.

“It’s a special bond that is rare and it makes any pain feel better and easier to deal with because of their support,” she says. This weekend, Thomas is competing in the 51st annual Mel Zajac Junior International Canada Cup Swim Meet at the UBC Aquatic Centre, where she trains as a member of the Pacific Dolphins at Swimming Canada’s High

Performance Centre. Highly recruited, Thomas will be one of the swimmers to watch at the meet as the Canadian team prepares for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland July 23 to Aug. 3 and the 2014 Pan Pacific Champion-

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Ironically, Thomas will become a teammate of Franklin’s next year at the University of California. Thomas continually sets high standards, then exceeds them. Her dedication to her sport is both exemplary and inspiring. In a 2012 interview with

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Being a longtime member and current vice-president of the Richmond Arenas Community Association is just one of the ways Barb Norman has contributed to sport in Richmond. A tireless volunteer, Norman was also a member of the community stakeholders committee prior to the construction of the Richmond Olympic Oval. In 2009, she oversaw the memorable opening and closing ceremonies of the B.C. Seniors Games. She also played a key

Current District 6 umpire in chief, Caldwell organizes various clinics for new and returning umpires and was tasked with recommending officials for last year’s Canadian Open and Western Canadians held in Richmond. Under her mentorship, 10 officials were selected to the Westerns and two for the nationals. Another completed her Level 4 qualification. Besides overseeing the crew, Caldwell contin-

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An explosive scorer who can put up big numbers in a hurry, Antonio Jhuty’s creativity makes him one of the most valuable players in his age group in the province. A six-foot-two guard, Jhuty led the Richmond league in scoring this past season averaging more than 20 points per game. ANTONIO JHUTY A member of the B.C. U17 team as a Grade 11, Jhuty has quick slashing moves, a great pull-up jumper and can hit the deep three-point shot. Paul Eberhardt, his longtime coach at R.C. Palmer, says “he is very quick in the fast break and in picking up steals in the passing lanes.” •Jamie Madewan, basketball, and Royce Sergeant, basketball, were also finalists for this award.

The 2013 track and field season was a spectacular one for Matthew McNair Secondary School student Georgia Lam. A member of the vaunted Richmond Kajaks Track and Field Club, Lam was recognized by her school with an athletic achievement award after winning several sprint races at variGEORGIA LAM ous meets throughout the year. They included placing first in the 100- and 200-metre events at the Fraser Valley invitational and Richmond championships and at 100, 200 and 300 metres at the provincial high school finals. Lam, who has also played soccer at the select level for the past 10 years, was equally accomplished at the community level. Competing as a Kajak, she was one of the top athletes in the junior development program and qualified for the Canadian National Legion Championships, after winning at the 100, 200 and 300-metre distances at the provincial championships. •Jessica Jones, basketball, and Anmol Mattu, basketball, were also finalists for this award.

Post-Secondary Female: Hillary Strelau, softball A 2012 graduate of Hugh Boyd Secondary School, Hillary Strelau adjusted quickly to post-secondary life by helping to lift Douglas College Royals to the top of the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges women’s fastball league. Along with fellow Richmondites Emi Nomura and HILLARY STRELAU Sydney Jeffers, Strelau hit over .400 during the 2013 season as the Royals came within two runs of winning their first championship. Strelau was selected to the all-star team in the championship round and her .489 batting average was the highest in the conference. Douglas College coach Gord Collings said of Strelau: “It was a challenge for anyone to get her out and as a result she had a phenomenal record of getting on base and coming up with something when we needed it.” A gold medallists at the Canada Summer Games, where her two RBI in the championship game lifted Team BC to first place, Strelau also assists younger athletes at various softball clinics and is a consummate community volunteer including at her church. •Summer Clarke, soccer, and Taryn Lim, soccer, were also finalists for this award.

Post-Secondary Male: Tyson Popoff, baseball From the lead-off position, Tyson Popoff led the 2013 version of the University of B.C. Thunderbirds men’s baseball team in just about every statistical category: batting average, slugging percentage, on-base percentage, runs scored, hits and RBI. He also established a new school record with a .401 TYSON POPOFF batting average. Popoff played his minor ball in Richmond up to Peewee, and won a gold medal with Team BC at the national junior championships. He also spent two seasons at Salt Lake Community College, winning All-Conference and Defensive Player of the Year honours, before joining UBC. •Shaul Gordon, fencing, Qunton Bradley, lacrosse, and Philip Scrubb, basketball, were also finalists for this award.

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Local triathlete Joanne Fox enjoyed a successful 2013 season, finishing first in her age bracket at the Oliver Half Ironman competition and seventh overall among all female competitors. She bettered that at the Penticton Challenge Ironman by again winning her age group and placing seventh overall among feJOANNE FOX male participants. Fox is also a coach with the Steveston Athletic Association and has been involved in sport for many years, participating in high-level amateur sport and recreational leagues as a player and coach. •Sara Hopwood, softball, and Kaelen Watson, field hockey, were also finalists for this award.

Canada’s kata king stood tall again in 2013, winning his sixth consecutive national championship. A graduate of R.A. McMath Secondary School, Uchiage, 28, learned the martial art from his parents. His father Kenzo, opened the Steveston Karate Club in 1973. Toshi began competing TOSHI UCHIAGE at the Canadian championships at 15 years old and by 16 won the first of 12 Canadian titles. In 2002 he became the youngest Canadian to ever compete at the senior world championships. Two years later he won a bronze medal at the worlds in Monterrey, Mexico. •Caleb Clarke, soccer, and Evan Dunfee, race walking, were also finalists for this award.

Junior Female: Jodi Gentile, ice hockey

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One of B.C.’s top Midget female hockey players, Jodi Gentile is a model of consistency. Committed to play for the University of Lethbridge next season, where she’ll be pursuing a degree in secondary education, she is a reliable defender whose play is always of a high standard. As the asJODI GENTILE sistant captain and blueliner leader for the Fraser Valley Phantom during the 2013 season, Gentile scored 22 points in 38 games. Then at the 2013 Esso Cup national championship she was honoured as the tournament’s most sportsmanlike player. •Amelia Crawford, soccer, and Leah Lum, ice hockey, were also finalists for this award.

Canada’s 2013 Junior Male Swimmer of the Year, Reilly placed fifth in the men’s 400-metre individual medley race at the world junior championships in Dubai, setting a national-age group record in the process. He is the nation’s third-ranked male swimmer in the 1500-metre freestyle and had the LUKE REILLY fourth-fastest time in the 400-metre freestyle and 200-metre breaststroke events. Now attending the University of B.C. and competing as a member of the Thunderbirds, Reilly is coached by former Richmond swimming legend Brian Johns. •Carter Popoff, ice hockey, and Joshua Stuart, gymnastics, were also finalists for this award.

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After compiling a Richmond Adult Soccer Association-best 13-2-1 record and outscoring their opposition 45 to 12, the All Blacks also won just about every title possible in 2013 including the Don Taylor League Cup, Challenge Cup and Pre-

mier Division. They capped the year by winning their sixth provincial championship, blanking Sarjenvo FC 5-0 in the BC Soccer men’s final at Victoria last May.

Steveston Martial Arts Centre 4111 Moncton Street Richmond, B.C V7E 3A8.

Steveston Judo Club Dojo (604) 718-8099

McDonald and Point Grey Tidal Marsh Projects Proposed McDonald and Point Grey Tidal Marsh Projects Between May 26 and June 8, 2014 Port Metro Vancouver invites you to participate in a public engagement regarding the proposed McDonald and Point Grey Tidal Marsh Projects. The proposed projects are initiatives of Port Metro Vancouver’s Habitat Enhancement Program and involve the creation of intertidal marsh habitat to beneﬁt ﬁsh and wildlife. The proposed McDonald Tidal Marsh Project site is located on Sea Island, north of Vancouver International Airport and upstream of the mouth of the McDonald Slough. The proposed Point Grey Tidal Marsh Project site is located along the eastern portion of the Point Grey Booming Grounds, near the mouth of the North Arm Jetty of the Fraser River. We invite you to participate by:

• • • •

Reading the Discussion Paper and submitting a Feedback Form (in print or online at www.PortTalk.ca/HabitatEnhancement) Signing up for the PortTalk web forum: www.PortTalk.ca/HabitatEnhancement Providing a written submission to: habitat.enhancement@portmetrovancouver.com Attending a public open house: DATE

TIME

LOCATION

Monday, June 2nd Wednesday, June 4th

6:00 PM– 8:00 PM 6:00 PM– 8:00 PM

Delta Vancouver Airport, 3500 Cessna Dr, Richmond B.C. UBC: Liu Institute for Global Issues, 6476 NW Marine Drive, Vancouver B.C.

Engagement materials, including the Discussion Paper and Feedback Form, will be available online on May 26. The deadline for submitting a completed feedback form or providing a written submission is June 8, 2014.

All input received during the engagement period will be compiled in an Engagement Summary Report. Port Metro Vancouver will also prepare a Consideration Memo, demonstrating how feedback will be considered by the Port. For more information, please phone (604) 665-9066 or email habitat.enhancement@portmetrovancouver.com.

DANNY MILLER

Senior male: Danny Miller, slo pitch Danny Miller set the standard for his Richmond slo-pitch team in just about every conceivable way in 2013 and was an obvious choice as league MVP. He led his team in batting, onbase percentage and RBI in both league and tournament play and to second-place finishes in Wenatchee and Ferndale, Wash. invitationals and at the Utah Hunstman World Senior Games. •Jason Jim, badminton, was also a finalist for this award.

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Natural living at Bridlewood in Coquitlam By Kerry Vital

Located on the banks of West Smiling Creek and a tree-lined stream, Bridlewood by Polygon will have you feeling like you’re a part of nature. The peaceful location on Burke Mountain will make you enjoy staying close to home. Since opening for sale earlier this year, these homes have been so well-received that to keep up with demand, the second and final phase of homes at Bridlewood will be released for sale on Saturday May 24th.

The executive three- and four-bedroom townhomes are built in a Craftsman style, and feature warm cedar shingles, brick facades and gables. Every home has a generous deck or patio, as well as a private fenced yard. Inside, the warm wood laminate floors on the main level combine with large windows and overheight ceilings to make for a truly beautiful living space. The kitchens include stainlesssteel appliances, engineered stone countertops, and a family sized kitchen island.

NEW HOME DEVELOPMENT

The ensuite bathroom is made for luxury, with a glass shower with rain shower head, engineered stone countertops and his-and-hers sinks. All homes feature a convenient powder room on the main level and double car garages (side-by-side and tandem). Coquitlam’s Burke Mountain is one of the most desirable neighbourhoods in the Lower Mainland. Bridlewood has hiking and biking trails on the doorstep as well as the shops and services at Meridian Corner and Meridian Crossing. Coquitlam Town Centre is just a short drive away, as well as transit via the new Evergreen Line. This is the final phase at Bridlewood and the last opportunity to own a home at this sought-after community. Homes at Bridlewood start at $429,900. For more information, visit polyhomes.com, call 604-4729018 or visit the presentation centre at 3470 Highland Drive, Coquitlam, open daily except Friday between 12 and 6 p.m.

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The homes at McBride Station are inspired by Fort Langley’s history and heritage buildings, and include such gorgeous features as stainless-steel applainces, quartz countertops and large frameless glass showers in the ensuite.

A piece of history at McBride Station By Kerry Vital

Fort Langley can feel like a historic enclave in the middle of the otherwise-bustling Lower Mainland. Local builder Lanstone Homes is contributing to that feeling with McBride Station, an exclusive collection of townhomes that has found inspiration in the past. “This is your chance to own a piece of history,” says Michelle Taylor, director of marketing for Frontline Real Estate Services. “This is going to be one of the last

opportunities to own new product in Fort Langley.” McBride Station is located on land that was once owned by Charles Edward Hope, one of Fort Langley’s first pioneers. The 52 townhomes are inspired by four of Fort Langley’s heritage buildings: The Hope House, The Carriage House, The Station House and The Marr House. The original heritage Carriage House is located right beside McBride Station, and The Marr House and The Station House are close by. The homes range from approximately 1,150 to over 3,000 square feet, in five different master-on-main or traditional floorplans. “They feel like a single-family home,” Taylor says. “There’s nothing cookie-cutter about them.” The exteriors have tons of curb appeal, with twelve different colour schemes to choose

from, a double-car garage and a fully fenced backyard with a covered paver stone patio. Inside, engineered hardwood and nine-foot ceilings throughout the main floor welcome you home. Coffered living room ceilings and large windows contribute to the spacious feeling, and every home has a full in-ground basement. The kitchens feature stainless-steel appliances complemented by quartz countertops, a marble mosaic tile backsplash and designer cabinetry, as well as a designer lighting package with island pendants, undercabinet puck lighting, dining chandelier and recessed ceiling lighting. Relaxing bathrooms have tile floors (with a heated mosaic floor in the ensuite), quartzite countertops and polished chrome fixtures. The master ensuite also has a large shower with frameless glass and a separate soaker tub

in some homes. On-site, homeowners will have access to a large greenhouse and garden plots with a fire pit and playground, and plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation on the McBride Station Trail that connects to the Fort to Fort Trail. Shopping at several local boutiques is just moments away, as well as restaurants, coffee shops, grocery stores, golf courses, and several other heritage sites. The homes at McBride Station have been extremely popular already. “Ninety per cent of the first release sold out in seven days,” says Taylor. Lanstone will celebrate the grand opening of the show home on May 24, as well as the release of the final phase of homes. Preregistration for VIP access is recommended. Homes start at $594,900. For more information, visit www.mcbridestation.com, call 604-888-7172 or stop by the sales centre at 9235 McBride Street, Langley, open daily (except Fridays) between noon and 5 p.m.

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Bob Schmitz

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Outstanding 2,952 sq.ft. executive home OPEN SATURDAY 2-4 PM with 4 bedrooms and games up and a large den on the main. Original owners have done extensive updating throughout and features a gorgeous new kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and tumbled marble backsplash. Top quality Brazilian cherry hardwood flooring in the foyer, living & dining rooms and den. New double-glazed vinyl windows, new wood shake roof and the radiant heat boiler has been replaced. French doors off the family room spill out into the private & beautifully landscaped west yard backing onto Homma Park. Unbeatable location on a quiet cul-de-sac with less than a 10 minute stroll into Steveston Village along the boardwalk. One of the nicest homes to hit the market in this sought after location!

+ PARK TOWERS CORNER UNIT! + #311 - 6611 MINORU PRICE SLASHED TO $339,000 What a location! Across from Richmond Centre Mall and steps to Aquatic centre, library and Minoru Park. Extensively updated large 2 bdrm, 2 bath unit in well run Park Towers! Features new kitchen and appliances, laminate flooring, fresh paint, crown moulding and brand new ‘Safe Step’ bathtub for those that are less mobile. Seller is very motivated and will look at all offers!

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ANOTHER GREAT HOME IN BURKEVILLE. Richmond’s most convenient and best kept secret. Huge 6,800sq.ft. lot. This 4 bedroom home has had some nice updates including kitchen, bathroom, roof, appliances and some electrical. Very bright and comfortable. Nice big master bedroom and huge living room with wood fireplace. The kitchen is large enough for an island and the eating area/dining room is great for the large family gatherings. All of this with a beautiful view of the colorful and lush gardens surrounding this home. There is even a single garage workshop for the self proclaimed handyman / do-ityourselfer. With easy access to Canada Line, Hwy. 99 and Vancouver, this is the ideal location for the commuter. BURKEVILLE. COMMUNITY. COME HOME.

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LINDA LAIT

2014 Richmond Sports Awards W E S T M A R

604.351.3658 llait@shaw.ca

NEW LISTING

FIRST AD

Special Olympian: Matthew Lai

$998,000

Hard work paid off for Matthew Lai, 22, who in 2013 represented Region 4 in the B.C. Special Olympics Summer Games in Langley at which he won silver medals in both the 100- and 200-metre sprints and a bronze medal in the shot put. He also placed fourth in the long jump. The fine showing earned Lai a spot on Special Olympics Team

8300 SPIRES ROAD – Great investment opportunity! Subdivision has been designated multi-family by the city in OCP. Live in the centre of Richmond or rent out and hold. Very well kept home. Beautiful garden! 75.5 x 110 lot. #210-2280 Westbrook Mall, Vancouver $426,000. Relaxing Life Style in UBC Keats Hall - UBC. East facing ,bright & spacious master bedroom w/ walk in closet, full ensuite bath,a wide balcony off the living room with a cozy fireplace, 9’ high interior ceilings, spacious dining room, gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances and gas cook top. Well kept home with great floor plan, New Coast Realty (604) 761-7750

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LAGUNA 1 BEDROOM | Asking $288,800 Laguna-Resort style gated community, located in the heart of Richmond, easy walk to Canada Line. This spacious & bright suite has been tastefully updated!. It features functional layout w/balcony, newer paint, laminate flooring, updated light fixtures, new window coverings, Kitchen & Bath! Pets & rentals welcome. Well managed building. Pro-active strata. Beautiful unit.

STORNOWAY PENTHOUSE | 3 BDRM & DEN | Asking $419,000 Only 4 units like this in Stornoway, Richmond’s best kept secret! Rarely available is this 1629 SF 1 level living. Top floor unit with lots of updates throughout, Crown moldings, new wood floors, cozy fireplace, S/E exposure large balcony overlooking courtyard, Maintenance includes water & sewer bill, heat, hot water, caretaker, pool, sauna, 2 parking spots, 2 storage units, steps to South Arm Park & Community Centre. #308-10180 RYAN ROAD

— OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY & SUNDAY 2 – 4 PM — STORNOWAY | 1 BEDROOM | Asking $209,000 One of the nicest 1 bedrooms available in this popular complex. Enjoy this roomy 1 bedroom with large master bedroom, west-facing balcony. Lots of upgrades with newer appliances, fireplace, updated kitchen and bathroom, light fixtures throughout. Complex is in excellent condition. Storage locker, secured parking. 19+ and no pets/rentals allowed. #113-10180 RYAN ROAD

GORGEOUS BUILDING LOT in Tsawwassen | Asking $748,800 Tswwassen’s Pebble Hill area building lot ready to go! GST paid! Demolition paid! Very popular subdivison on the Canada/US border top South end of English Bluff. 11,624 sq.ft. cleared & leveled building lot. Zoning allows a 4,250 sq.ft. home plus full height basement. No neighbors to the rear — just a green belt and Point Roberts Golf Course. GREAT PRICE! 28 B GEORGIA WYND.

Please call Randy Larsen at 604.290.2650 • 30 Years Experience!

Board chair of the Richmond Centre for Disability, Vince Miele is well known as an active member and community volunteer for many years. He’s also an ardent curler, who in 2013 competed in the final of the Canadian wheelchair championship in Ottawa playing second

for skip Darryl Neighbour’s B.C. rink, which won the provincial title. Miele competed in three leagues at both the Richmond and Marpole curling clubs and at the Richmond Centre for Disability’s seventh annual bonspiel during the 2013 season.

VINCE MIELE

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STEVESTON VILLAGE LIVING! Live in the heart of Steveston, in this well-maintained 4 bedroom home. Upstairs kitchen and bathrooms have been upgraded with quartz counter tops. New blinds throughout. Enjoy your south-facing, sun-filled private back yard as well as a spacious floor plan inside. One bedroom mortgage-helper suite on lower level, with a wonderful tenant. This is a great investment property or an excellent opportunity for a growing family. This home is close to everything that a family needs: schools, transit, shopping and best of all STEVESTON!!”

1/2 Duplex Over 3100 sq ft in the Lackner area! 1/2 duplex in great condition! a Must see! up & down 3 bdrms w/2 baths. Live up or down or both… perfect for large family. Separate entrance and laundry for suite, 2 gas fireplaces, huge yard! 40’ x 165’ picture perfect lot. Balcony front and back, nice and bright throughout. Investors? Approximately $4,000 rent per month!

Athlete with a Disability: Vince Miele

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MATTHEW LAI

B.C. which will participate in the nationals to be held this summer in Vancouver. Lai also excels at skating and bowling and works hard to improve his personal bests each time he participates. A true sportsman and role model, gracious in victory and defeat, Lai is also always willing to assist his fellow competitors whenever possible.

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GREAT NEIGHBOURHOOD! Come and see this large, beautifully maintained home situated on a MASSIVE CORNER LOT (over 11,000 square feet!) , with lots of parking for your RV or boat or both! Includes a HUGE (1065 sq. ft.) workshop with 10’6 doors! 3 bedrooms,3 bathrooms, with a large games room which could easily be converted into an in-law or revenue suite. This home is surrounded by a lovely landscaped south facing yard in a wonderful family neighbourhood. Close to schools, transit, parks and shopping.

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Modern Sophistication Starting from $469,900* Designed to maximize living space, these spacious 3 & 4 bedroom homes offer side by side car garages and plenty of room to entertain. Centrally located in the Grandview Heights neighbourhood of South Surrey.

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2014 Richmond Sports Awards Youth Female Team: U15 Richmond Synergy, girls’ soccer The 2013 campaign was a stellar one for Ron Ng’s crew. Richmond Synergy’s efforts earned the U15 Metro Select girls’ soccer team three major titles: Metro league champions, Coastal Cup A champions, and provincial champions. With a focus on performance rather than results, Synergy’s players continually improved as individuals throughout the

course of the season and consequently collectively as well. The team moniker accurately reflected the team’s co-operative qualities, so much so that Ng was always hesitant to single out any single player as being a catalyst to the team’s success. •Richmond Kajaks Midget Relay Team was also a finalist for this award.

Richmond U15 Synergy, 2013 BC “A” Cup girls’ soccer champions.

Youth Male Team: Richmond Sockeyes, ice hockey It was the perfect season. Richmond Sockeyes celebrated their 40th anniversary by winning just about every Junior B hockey title they played for, as the Pacific Junior Hockey League and provincial Cyclone Taylor Cup champions culminated the 2013 campaign by winning the Keystone Cup, symbolic of Western Canadian supremacy. Then in a final salute to their remarkable season, two of the

Richmond Sockeyes: 2012-13 Western Canadian Junior B hockey champions.

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 7

OBITUARIES

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 6

IN MEMORIAM GIFTS

COMING EVENTS

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

HAPPY THOUGHTS

January 26, 1936 – May 19, 2014

You lost your husband Slavo in 1988, but are survived by your loving son David, his wife Heather and your treasured Įrst grandchild, Adriana. You leave behind your two sisters Barbara and Goldie, as well as your brother John. You also leave behind your beloved nieces, especially Sandra and Linda, as well as many cousins, nephews, relaƟves, neighbors and friends throughout Canada, Australia and CroaƟa. You will be greatly missed and remembered fondly for your ability to express your love through your cooking for friends and family. Your lasagnas and scalloped potatoes were legendary, as were the holiday dinners you so lovingly prepared. Baking was your pride and your apple strudel can never be duplicated or replaced, much like you Annie. We will miss you Tata. VisitaƟon and Prayers will be held on Sunday, May 25 2014, 6-8 pm at Delta Funeral Home, 5329 Ladner Trunk Road, Delta, BC. Funeral Service will be held on Monday, May 26 at 11 am at Delta Funeral Home, followed by a recepƟon. Burial will then take place at Ocean View Cemetery, 4000 Imperial Street, Burnaby, BC. I love you and will miss you mum. Poēivaj u miru Delta Funeral Home (604) 946-6040

PSYCHIC CIRCLE

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OBITUARIES BUETEROWE, Marjorie Jean (nee Howe) February 18, 1921 May 16, 2014

Mom passed away peacefully at Delta Hospital at the age of 93. She will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her daughter Shylla (Bill), grandson Jeff (Dee) and great granddaughter Ella. Predeceased by her husband Otto in 2000. Many thanks to the staff at Delta View where Mom resided since August 2008. They enriched Mom’s life. Also, thank you to Doctors James and Henderson as well as the staff at Delta Hospital for their care and kindness. Cremation. No service by Mom’s request. In lieu of flowers, donations to the BC Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

INFORMATION

25th, 10am-3pm. Croatian Cultural Commercial Dr. Adm $5.

TRGOVCIC, Anna (Annie) You and your husband bravely leŌ CroaƟa in 1955 to come to Canada in search of a new life. Your husband and yourself, along with your son David, seƩled Įrst in Richmond, then Vancouver, then later moved to Ladner.

team’s owners Doug Paterson and Maurice Lambert, general manager Richard Petrowsky, community relations coordinator Mas Morimoto and graduating players Matt Wagner, Jeremy Hamaguchi and Rudi Thorsteinson were invited to visit city hall by Mayor Malcolm Brodie. •U18 Metro Richmond United, soccer, and Richmond Blues Juvenile A1, ice hockey, were also finalists for this award.

Everybody Loves Eleanore! On May 26, 2014 our Mom Eleanore Mitchell turns 80! A Mother of 5, Grandmother of 9, Great-Grandmother of 7 1/2, active community volunteer, zumba participant, tai chi lover, avid bowler, energetic swimmer and a friend to hundreds - everyone who knows Eleanore is amazed by her youthful personality, exuberance for taking on new things and passion for being on the go each day.

Congratulations on embracing this milestone birthday Mom – we love you!

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HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS Van Kam’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. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee beneﬁts package. To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com or Call 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889 Only those of interest will be contacted.

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Responsible for creating and developing ADS Groups from China and Japan. Prepare and design marketing materials for both inbound and Outbound tours and related bus operations. Work with local and overseas partners to ensure the consistent of high quality of customer services. Requirements Must have at least 10 years of experience in Asia Markets and willing to travel overseas. Knowledge of ADS inbound groups and possession of China Tour Guide license is an advantage. Understand of the Asian culture and ability to write and speak fluent Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese and English. Interested applicants please submit a detailed resume outlining the qualifications and expected salary to FAX: 604-271-7890

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F/T live-in caregiver for senior (86 age, 6ft, 180 pound) Change diapers, shower, cook meals. $10.50/hr. okmanjit.chiheru@yahoo.com 778918-0387

Landscaping Sales & Service Opportunities Up To $400 CASH Daily F/T & P/T Outdoors. Spring / Summer Work. Seeking Honest, Hard Working Staff. www.PropertyStarsJobs.com Wide Loyal Development Ltd Technical support sales engineer (multiple). Requires relative experience. Duties: Conduct market & technology research; Act as field customer service rep; Trouble shoot, acknowledge & answer customer concerns, etc. Paid $25/H, 37.5 H/W, Please send resume to: pliu.wideloyal@gmail.com

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

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POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

Rona Building Centre 7111 Elmbridge Way Richmond, BC

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

Apply Weekdays Between 9AM to 2PM at: 118-713 Columbia St

283A

New West 604.522.4900

HANDYPERSONS .A East West Roofing & Siding Co. Repairs, new roofs, torching, gutter services. 10% off. 604-783-6437

MORE THAN HANDY

FIVE STAR ROOFING

RICHMOND RESIDENT

Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046

All kinds of re-roofing & repairs. Free est. Reasonable rates. 778-998-7505 or 604-961-7505

.CAN-PRO Paint and Drywall. Over 25 yrs of quality service. 3 ROOMS, $250. Insured. 604-771-7052

WHEN YOU NEED HELP IN A HURRY... We’re here for you. The answer to your problem can be as easy as picking up your paper. To place an ad call 604-575-5555

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

Automotive Service Administrator Req’d F/T for Euroasia Transload Inc. $21/hr. Oversee, coordinate admin procedures. Monitor staff performance. Coordinate and plan for maintenance services. Order truck and trailer parts. Min. 1 yr. of relevant experience req’d. Contact: Aman Email: euroasia81@yahoo.ca Business address and location of work: 16108 Blundell Road Richmond BC

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CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH

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PRESSURE WASHING

Mr. SIDEWALK Power Washing *Entrances *Patios *Driveways John @ 604-802-9033 (Richmond)

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no-hassle Service Backed by Professional Installation and our no-nonsense Home Improvement Warranty CALL FOR A FREE IN HOME ESTIMATE

A+ Lawn & Garden - Residential & Commercial services. 604.908.3596

PLUMBING

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005

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

•Lawn Cuts/Trim •Aerating •Leaf Cleanup •Power Rake •Hedge & Shrub Trimming •Pruning Trees •23 yrs. exp. •Insured •Free Estimates

PAVING/SEAL COATING

ASPHALT PAVING • Brick Driveways • Retaining Walls • Foundation Repairs • Sealcoating 604-618-2304

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

15% SENIORS DISCOUNT A+ Rating with BB Bureau

1ST & 2nd mortgages - residential, commercial & agricultural - good, bad and no creditwelcome - rates start at 2.89% - ResCom Mortgage Solutions - Call (855)585-2080 or info@rescommortgage.com GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

REQUIRED NOW PAY $12 PER HOUR

Free Employment Services Servicees for job-seekers and employers employyers

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

CEDAR FENCE INSTALLATION

ELENA STEELE VOICE STUDIO 604-241-9367

HOUSE CLEANERS/ JANITORS F/T delivery driver. Some heavy lifting req’d. $14/hr + benefits. 4 day/week. Cantonese an asset. Send resume to: spectral@telus.net

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Professional vocal teacher in Richmond is accepting new students

136A JANITORIAL SERVICES

FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944

FENCING

S&S Landscaping

• All ages and levels • Voice development, technique, staging • Private studio

Main Duties

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

LOVE TO SING?

TOUR MANAGER Needed For Asia Market

Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 224

CARPET CLEANING

~CHOICE CARPET CLEANING~ 604-897-6025 (24 hr) Free Est. Steam Carpet Cleaning.

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ELECTRICAL

Semi-Retired w/ workshop • Custom Cabinet Design • Cabinet & Furniture Repair

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

Small carpentry jobs WELCOME! * Over 40yrs. woodworking exp.*

300

Daryl 604-817-3028 287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

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

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HELP WANTED

LANDSCAPING

GREENWORKS Redevelopment Inc. Hedges, Pavers, Ponds & Walls. Returfing, Demos, Drainage, Concrete cutting, Jack hammering, old swimming pools filled in & decks. 778-710-2185

130

HELP WANTED

PAINTING

*Int / Ext *Reas Rates

356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

778-881-6787 MILANO PAINTING Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

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HELP WANTED

Get Paid to Exercise!

WOW!! The perfect job for a health-conscious mind!

NEWSPAPER

CARRIERS WANTED

to deliver Richmond’s #1 Community Newspaper

GREAT FOR ADULTS • SENIORS • KIDS

CALL TODAY 604.247.3710 or email circulation@richmondreview.com richmondreview.com richmondreview.com

JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

Brad’s Bin Service 604.220.5865

FREE! Scrap Metal Removal...FREE!!! *Appliances *BBQs *Exercise Equip *Cars/Trucks/Trailers *Hotwater Tanks *Furnaces * Restaurant Equipment All FREE pickup!

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#1 AAA Rubbish Removal 25 Years Serving Rmd. Residential & Commercial Clean Courteous Service FREE ESTIMATES

Joe 604-250-5481

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HOME SERVICE GUIDE PLUMBING & HEATING

PLUMBING/HOME IMPROVEMENTS

BradsJunkRemoval.com 6 220.JUNK(5865) 0 OVER 25 YEARS SERVICE

Heating System Service Special

Only $89 including free hot water tank service! Licensed, Insured & Bonded Local Plumbers www.1stcallplumbing.ca

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SUPPORT LOCAL

4 SAME DAY SERVICE!

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â&#x20AC;˘ Edging

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BULK DELIVERIES We deliver up to 3 yards of soil and bark and up to 1 yard of sand.

477

ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso)

PETS

Fourway Designs

MULTI POO miniature black brown 4-5lbs Hypo allerg, exc family pet vet cert. $1100. 604-341-1445. NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com ROTTI PUPS, 2 female, 7 weeks, $850. Call 604-793-5708

MISC. WANTED

REAL ESTATE 625

WANTED: GANDY or equivalent dry fertilizer applicator for potato planter. 12 volt. Call 250-706-9305.

713

PITTBULL Puppies - Purebred. Born March 7th. Great bloodlines. $850-$1500. Call 604-765-0453.

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HOMES WANTED WE BUY HOMES BC â&#x20AC;˘ All Prices â&#x20AC;˘ All Situations â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ All Conditions â&#x20AC;˘ www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-626-9647

Specializing in reasonably priced SMALL BREED puppies. 604300-1450. trugoalpuppies.com

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 560

PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS FROM $140,000

MISC. FOR SALE

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

Also; Spectacular 3 Acre Parcel at $390,000

COTTAGES

Live on the Beach for $388,900 - what a steal SUNNY TSAWWASSEN - close to amenities as the area grows, watch your investments grow Breathtaking views of the ocean and islands. Beautiful Custom Quality Condo - Smaller building built Hawaiian style. 2 Bdrms, 2 baths with open concept. 880 sq/ft plus extra large balcony facing the ocean, southwest accessible from the living room and the master bdrm. Indoor/outdoor living. Modern professionally decorated. Cozy gas fireplace, Master bedroom with ensuite and walk in closet. New Stainless Steel appliances, Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher. In-suite laundry with washer and dryer. Pets allowed, Rental allowed. Excellent Amenities, Exercise Room, Party Room. 1 underground pkng stall, extra parking outside. Storage locker, bicycle room lockup, repairs workroom. Ready to make a deal Private Sale - Open House Sunday May 25th from 12-4pm For a virtual tour put this address on Google address bar: 213 - 1120 Tsatsu Shores Drive, Tsawwassen. Ready to show any time Call 778-434-2512

TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION 809

QUALICUM FURNISHED 1 bdrm - w/pull out sofa in living room on oceanfront. Avail June 1 - Aug 31. $1000/wk (6 nights). Call 250-752-5063

APARTMENT/CONDOS

MUST sell! London Station II entertaining all reasonable offers .Deluxe 2 bedrm 2 level condo in Steveston South 1066sqft 2 patios with great views, minutes to the Dyke, Restaurants.Quick access to the rest of Richmond and Vancouver $508,000. Call or text Heather Cook Coldwellbanker 778 891 7169

ďŹ&#x201A;ooring (tiles, laminate or carpet).

RENTALS

FOR SALE BY OWNER

ALL SK & CERTILLED IFIED TRAD ESMEN , PLUM BE ELECT RS & RICIAN S

ROOFING SERVICES ALSO AVAILABLE DAVE @ FOURWAYDESIGNS . COM | WWW . FOURWAYDESIGNS . COM

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Purebred blue males & females. Ready to go. 1st shots & tails/dew claws done. ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN Pet homes. $800. 604-308-5665

German Shepherd pups, vet check, 1st shots, own both parents, father reg., gd tempered, farm & family raised in country, good guard dog/family pet. born feb 22. $700; also, 2 yr old female. 604-7963026, no sunday calls

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609

Chihuahuas tiny teacups ready to go now, 1 male, 1 female. $700 Can deliver. 604-794-7347

English Springer Spaniels CKC Reg. Puppies Champ lines, tails docked, vet checked, 1st shots, guaranteed. Home raised, well socialized. Ready May 30. $1,200. peterandskye@gmail.com (250) 392-1440 Williams Lake

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

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

Call 604-247-3700

& BATHROOMS > COMPLETE RENOVATIONS > KITCHENS including drywall, textured wallpaper, paint, C ONTACT : D AVE 604-729-7962

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HOME DESIGN & RENOVATIONS

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including interior design services.

HEALING MONK DOG TRAINING for People & Pets ! www.healingmonkdogtraining.com

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Call Darryn 604-339-5532

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

LAWN SERVICE â&#x20AC;˘ Trimming

Call George 778 886-3186

Plumbing * Heating * Electrical * Carpentry * Painting * Tiling

â&#x20AC;˘ Residential / Commercial â&#x20AC;˘ Complete Fertilizing Programs â&#x20AC;˘ Rotary / Reel Cutting

New fence installation Gates & repair â&#x20AC;˘ Odd jobs Roofing repairs â&#x20AC;˘ Powerwashing Renos â&#x20AC;˘ Gutters â&#x20AC;˘ etc. Painting interior & exterior

PETS

Westwind

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

845

HOMES FOR RENT

SOUTH SURREY EXECUTIVE

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

Fully Furnished & Equipped

Short Term or Long term! Hotel Living

Like New Townhouse. Only 3 years old. Immaculate Deluxe, 2 bdrm. + Rec. Room/Office + 2 Full Bath T/House. Flr. to ceiling storage + storage rm. in garage. 6 s/s appli. d/w, w/d, Garburator. Crown Mouldings, 9ft. ceilings, H/W laminate flooring and slate tile. Gas F/P & Alarm. 1 car garage parking. Covered patio lower & outdoor patio upper. Amenities room incls. full gym, outdoor hot tub & pool. Walk to Morgan Heights shopping. NO Smoking inside & NO Pets! $2250/mo. Avail. June 14

810

AUTO FINANCING

MARINE 912

604.488.9161 750

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

BOATS

ALUMINUM BOAT WANTED 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; or 14â&#x20AC;&#x2122; with or without motor or trailer. Will pay cash 778-868-9342

SUITES, LOWER

RICHMOND, Railway & Granville. 2 Bdrm ste, $900 incl utils. Close to all amens & rec ctr. N/S, N/P. Avail June 1st. (604)649-4254

Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

RICHMOND, SHELL RD. brand new 1 bdrm ste. Avail now. Close to Ironwood Plaza. N/S. N/P. $750 incl utils. Call 778-847-4803.

1-250-558-7888 www.orlandoprojects.com ~ FINANCING AVAILABLE ~

RICHMOND Steveston.Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d 1bdr a/grnd, new carpet, Jun 1, ns/np, no ldry. $750 inc utils. 604-274-1850

752

TOWNHOUSES

RICHMOND

RENTALS 551

GARAGE SALES

HUGE Multi-Unit GARAGE SALE at 6245 Sheridan Road Townhouses. SAT 24th 9am-2pm.

551

GARAGE SALES

RICHMOND GARAGE SALE MULTI FAMILY Sat. May 24th, 9am-1pm 7651 Tweedsmuir Ave., Furniture, Household, Clothing, Crafts, Stamps, Scrapbooking and More!

CAR BOOT SALE South Arm United Church

Cambie Spring Swap Meet SATURDAY May 24th,10am-1pm Cambie Community Centre

12800 Cambie Road Ph: 604-233-8399

Richmond Sunday May 25 8am-12noon. 6631 Gamba Drive. Furn appls misc hshld items. Rain or shine

Sat June 7th 9 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:30 Clear the clutter! Garden Produce to sell! Crafts to sell! Shop n swap! Parking Spots $10. Call Chris at 604-277-4020 Everyone welcome!

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QUEENSGATE GARDENS Conveniently Located From $1,600 - $1,850 Close to schools & public transportation. Spacious 2 & 3 bdrm townhouses. 6 Applâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s., balcony, 2 car garage, 2 full baths, gas f/p. 1 Year lease required. No Pets. Professionally Managed by Colliers International Call (604) 841-2665

RENT TO OWN

STOP RENTING! RENT TO OWN! No Qualifications! Flexible Terms! CLOVERDALE - 60th and 176th Spacious 1 Bedroom Condo. Only $880/mo. Option Fee Reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d 604-626-9647

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HOUSES FOR SALE

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HOUSES FOR SALE

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845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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

626

HOUSES FOR SALE

min. Thomas R. achieved a private agreement with the private woman acting as Clerk, BC Tax Court. To view these agreements see:

http://ecclesiasticsalvation.wordpress.com

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HOUSES FOR SALE

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Ursula Van Duin, Richmond Hospital/Healthcare Auxiliary Thrift Shop co-ordinator, and Christa Schneider, Richmond Hospital/Healthcare Auxiliary President recently celebrated “Customer Appreciation Day,” by handing out cake pops to delighted Thrift Shop customers.

On May 20, Derek Whipple (left) golfed 54 holes in one day to raise funds and awareness for ALS as part of the PGA of BC Golfathon for ALS. (In this photo, he’s joined by Marty Lashmore, Rick Hunter and Ed Jost.) Whipple is a Class A apprentice at Green Acres Golf Course. He is accepting donations in support of his golfathon and would greatly appreciate your support at www.golfathonforals.ca. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease) is a rapidly progressive terminal disease that affects mobility and speech. There is no known cause or cure for ALS, yet. The ALS Society of BC is dedicated to providing direct support to ALS patients, along with their families and caregivers to ensure the best quality of life possible while living with ALS. All proceeds from the PGA of BC Golfathon for ALS benefit the work of the ALS Society of BC.

Coun. Chak Au visited an orphanage in Xian, China on behalf of a Canadian charity on May 15. He brought along some reading material from home.

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