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Garbage collection to go bi-weekly Shift recognizes success of recycling programs, city says by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter

Curb side garbage pickup will be cut in half next year if a new plan aimed at reducing waste is approved by the city. Richmond homeowners now have weekly collection for garbage, blue box recycling and green cart organics. Under a new proposal, garbage would be collected just once every two weeks, while recycling and organics collection would remain the same. “Many communities in the Lower Mainland, including Vancouver and Surrey, have changed their services levels for garbage collection to bi-weekly,” said Suzanne Bycraft, manager of fleet and environmental programs, in a staff report Thursday. “Bi-weekly garbage collection is being implemented to help accelerate waste reduction goals. It also recognizes that there is considerably less garbage to collect from residents due to the success of ever-expanding recycling programs.” Each home would receive a wheeled garbage cart, which would be available in various sizes. The larger the cart, the more a homeowner would pay for pickup. Garbage tags for additional trash would still be available for purchase. Rolling out the plan would cost $2.6 million, and would begin in early 2016. City council is expected to vote Monday on the plan. Last year the city started a pilot project to study the use of garbage carts—similar to existing green carts. Of the 838 homes with bi-weekly collection, there was an overall 20 per cent reduction in garbage, a 55 per cent increase in blue box recycling, and a 44 per cent increase in organics recycling. “The outcomes from the pilot project indicate that a transition to bi-weekly garbage collection service can be expected to significantly improve recycling and waste diversion performance, and is therefore recommended,” noted Bycraft. The move isn’t expected to save the city much money. Picking up garbage from carts takes longer, staff say, and more materials are being picked up from green carts and blue boxes.

Martin van den Hemel photo At Wednesday’s announcement of the Drummond Club, a new private club to open at the end of next year in East Richmond, was entrepreneur Dennis Drummond, Richmond-Steveston MLA John Yap, world champion figure skater Patrick Chan and Burnaby North MLA Richard Lee.

New private athletic club coming to East Richmond Drummond Club will feature Patrick Chan Elite Figure Skating School

by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter Nearly a dozen indoor and outdoor tennis courts, an Olympic-sized ice surface for the Patrick Chan Elite Figure Skating School, and a six-lane, 25-metre swimming

pool, highlight a new multimillion dollar private athletic and leisure facility that’s expected to open in East Richmond late next year. Named after the Drummond family, which has a 100-year heritage in Greater Vancouver and in-

cludes entrepreneur Dennis Drummond and his wife Elizabeth, the Drummond Club will be built on land Drummond currently owns on Savage Road, just east of No. 6 Road and south of River Road. See Page 8

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Richmond company serves up success with pies by Bhreandáin Clugston Editor

A Richmond company has launched a food venture and it’s certainly been no pie in the sky. Since opening at the beginning of the year, Nirvana Foods has seen its modest savoury pie business take off, filling up store shelves and happy customers’ bellies. The five-employee business is run out of the site of a former tofu factory in downtown Richmond by the wifeand-husband team of Jaeriah Tay and Danilo Passari. She looks after the design and marketing and he looks after the cooking. Jaeriah says Nirvana’s goal is make takeout food that tastes homemade—the kind of food your grandmother would have made. “We started wanting to make, simply put, wholesome comfort food that working families can go home and pop in the oven.,” she says. Nirvana Foods grew out of Nirvana Organics, an organic grocery store in London’s Landing run by Jessica’s family. Jessica’s dad, a trained chef who had worked in hotels and restaurants, would sell some of his prepared meals at the grocery store, which proved to be a hit.

Meanwhile, Jessica, who studied tourism marketing, went off to travel and work in Asia and Europe, eventually winding up at a hotel in Italy. There, she met Danilo, a talented young Italian chef. With a little help from Google Translate, they fell in love and then married and moved to Richmond. With two chefs in the family, a prepared meal business was quickly born and they got to work quickly making pies. “It’s made with good ingredients. We do everything by hand,” says Danilo. The pies come in five flavours: classic chicken, shepherd’s, pepper beef, vegetarian and curry lamb pot pies. They are available in five and eight inch sizes. More flavours are in the works. It’s not all about pies—Nirvana also makes soups and butter chicken curry and when the Richmond Review recently dropped by to visit, the kitchen was working on adding pasta meals in the near future. In Richmond, the pies are avaiable at Nirvana Organics, Loblaws City Market and Seafair Gourmet Meats. Elsewhere, stores such as Nesters, Urban Fare, Gourmet Warehouse and Meinhardt in Vancouver have picking up the pies, with new stores being added weekly. For information on the company see www.nirvanafoodsinc.com.

Bhreandáin Clugston photo Jaeriah Tay and Danilo Passari with Richmond-based Nirvana Foods’ tasty savoury pies.

School gets cool with new RC race track These toys can reach speeds of 75 km/h by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter

High-speed thrills, new skills and family fun are combining to bring people together at Jessie Wowk elementary school. A new off-road radio controlled race track was recently built next to the school, complete with tight turns, straightaways, bumps and a table jump. The gravel-surfaced track, which is about 80 feet long and 40 feet wide, has the community buzzing, literally. The sound of the pocket rockets quickly accelerating and then zipping around the track and propelling themselves over jumps and into the air, is now commonplace not only during school days but on weekends, when neighbours are coming out to test the newest addition to the community. Jessie Wowk teacher Orson Woo said the track took a couple of days to build, and students are learning all types of new skills, from the motor-coordination needed to master the steering wheel of the radio control, to the actual maintenance of the toys, which in many ways are like real cars, only much smaller, with the 1/10th scale being the most popular. Grade 6 student Ralph Chan, who took up the hobby a couple of months ago and is one of 10 members of the school’s remote control car club, has already given the track a name: Wowk Speedway.

“It’s pretty good,” he said with a smile, adding that a student from nearby Richmond Christian even came by to give it a try. Chan’s electric vehicle is capable of reaching 75 km/h, but some highend models can reach 160 km/h. The track is wide enough to have three cars racing side by side, though multiple vehicles can be on the course at the same time. Chan said it would be great to add a clock to the track, to allow competitors to keep a record of lap and race times. Woo said local remote control race car enthusiasts already gather regularly to compete, including a group that races on asphalt in the parking lot at BCIT’s campus on Sea Island on weekends. As far as Woo is aware, Jessie Wowk is home to the only off-road track of its kind in Richmond. Woo said there are endless possibilities in terms of using the track as a teaching tool for students, from learning about physics to teaching children to use tools needed to maintain the machines. Jessie Wowk principal Carolyn Latu said Woo is a remote control car enthusiast who started a club in the fall, and on Fridays after school, would gather with a group of students to race their vehicles. “They tried a variety of ways to make a track—Orson duct-taped together dryer vent hose to shap a track. He asked me if it would be possible to create a boxed-off area at the side of the school to contain the cars,” Latu said. She filled out a work order for Richmond School District’s maintenance staff, and one of them queried what the box was for.

Martin van den Hemel photo Radio controlled car racing enthusiast and Jessie Wowk elementary Grade 6 student Ralph Chan, teacher Orson Woo and Grade 7 student Ron Saez Co, are excited about the new off-road track built next to the elementary school.

“One of the guys is also an RC enthusiast and he had a vision for the first real RC track at a Richmond school,” she said. Latu complimented Woo for giving so freely of his time to students, and said the new track is a great place that encourages social interaction and responsibility among participants. “They are also learning to maintain

their vehicles and I understand that maintaining an RC is like maintaining a real car,” Latu said. Latu was also thankful to the Richmond School District worker who cared enough to go beyond the work order and build a great track. “He could have just put in the box that I had in the work order,” she said. Seeing the community use the

track on evenings and weekends is “so nice to see,” she said. “Many students are not athletes, artists, musicians, or even academic stars. So many activities are geared to the students who have these qualities. It is so nice to see students for their strengths outside of those areas,” Latu said.

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Friday, May 22, 2015

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Friday, May 22, 2015

For Real Foodmart closes its doors

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For Real Foodmart opened less than a year ago in the old RONA site.

Asian supermarket shuttered after competing in Richmond market for less than a year by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter

A North Richmond store that touted itself as Canada’s largest Asian supermarket closed its doors to customers and employees this week. For Real Foodmart opened less than a year ago in a long-vacant big box store at 3000 Sexsmith Rd., near Bridgeport Road, but lights were out to the 80,000-square-foot store this week. Employees, who found themselves locked

out of the store Tuesday, were told the company had filed for bankruptcy, according to Chinese media reports. A search of B.C. court records shows several suppliers have filed lawsuits against the numbered company that owns the store. On Thursday at 8:30 a.m., when the store would normally open for business, lights were off, doors were locked and the parking lot deserted. Calls to the store weren’t answered, and e-mails bounced back. Founded by a group of Chinese investors led by Xiangyun Liu, For Real Foodmart billed itself as a comfortable and modern store catering to shoppers in search of Asian foods and produce. Ahead of its June 26, 2014 opening, company officials told The

Matthew Hoekstra photo For Real Foodmart’s doors were locked and lights were out Thursday.

Richmond Review they hired a staff of 300 to operate the store. For Real Foodmart faced a growing number of competitors in the Asian grocery market, although few could match its size. Since its opening, T&T Supermarket opened a second Richmond store, and Loblaws opened a CityMarket location near Ironwood. The now-shuttered store moved into a building constructed in 2005 for RONA. After the

home improvement retailer moved out in 2008, the building sat empty for years Liquidation World is the only other retailer that attempted to operate in the space, but its LW store didn’t last long. The building is sandwiched between two major roads leading to the airport, Bridgeport Road and Sea Island Way, and is located next to the planned multi-tower neighbourhood of Capstan Village.

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Son a suspect in mother’s murder Family found Redelma Belisario, 62, dead in home on 11000 block of Woodhead Road by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter

Family members found a 62-year-old woman dead in her home on the 11000 block of Woodhead Road Tuesday afternoon, and are now asking for the public’s help in searching for the main suspect: her son. It was around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday when the body of Redelma Belisario, 62, was found inside the older split-level home, not far from No. 5 Road and Cambie. On Wednesday afternoon, almost 24 hours after the body was discovered, investigators issued a plea for the public’s help in locating Belisario’s son, Darwin Lescano, 38, who is a suspect. “Our priority right now is to lo-

cate Mr. Lescano and that’s quickly changto continue with our ing, with several new investigation,” Inhomes currently untegrated Homicide der construction— Investigation Team shortly after 3:30 spokesperson Sgt. p.m. Tuesday. InvestiStephanie Ashton gators quickly detersaid as investigators mined that foul play worked in the backmay have been involved. While an auground, having set up an IHIT canopy as topsy will be required they processed the to confirm cause of crime scene. “We are death, police believe hoping that if somethe victim met with one saw Darwin Lesfoul play. cano in the last few Ashton said Leshours, in the last day, cano has a previous criminal record, but that they can contact us, advise us of what Police are looking for not associated to the type of contact they Darwin Lescano. address on Woodhad with him, even head Road. if they just talked to According to a him on the phone.” courts database, a Darwin LescaAshton warned that if anybody no was convicted of arson damsees him, they should not ap- aging property in 2009 and senproach him, and instead should tenced to a year in prison. call 911. Lescano stands five feet six inch“Lescano is considered a risk to es tall, weighs about 141 pounds, himself and others,” police said. has black hair, brown eyes and a Richmond RCMP officers are as- slim build. sisting IHIT, which has taken over He may have a shaved head or the investigation, Ashton said. close-cropped hair. When asked by a reporter if LesLocal mounties were called to the home—in a neighbourhood cano lives in the same home as his

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Martin van den Hemel photo Police are investigating a murder on the 11000 block of Woodhead Drive near No. 5 Road and Cambie.

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Friday, May 22, 2015

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Trudy Morse photo Two Sandhill cranes were vocalizing around the fairways of Country Meadows Golf Course last week. Centre stage was a mound near the 18th green. Small flocks of migrating sandhill cranes— easily identified by their red patch of unfeathered skin on their forehead—stop for brief visits in the Fraser River delta over winter, while some are year-round residents.

City council agrees to clutter crackdown Richmond council unanimously endorsed a staff recommendation Tuesday to take a “balanced approach” on the issue of Chineseonly signs. The plan, arrived at after months of study, promotes the use of English while cracking down on sign clutter—but doesn’t regulate language through a bylaw. Civic politicians are set to ratify the decision at a council meeting Monday. Cecilia Achiam, the city’s director of administration and compliance, told council that focusing purely on enforcement “should be considered a last resort.”

Council’s expected vote will trigger an overhaul of Richmond’s sign bylaw to control visual clutter on storefronts that “contribute to the perception of a proliferation of non-English signage,” according to Achiam. Outreach efforts by staff will also continue. City hall has been urging business owners to include at least 50 per cent English content on signs during the business licence renewal process, during which operators are also reminded that outdoor signs require a permit. Monday’s public meeting is in Richmond City Hall council chambers at 7 p.m. —Matthew Hoekstra

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Patrick Chan is excited to join Drummond Club planned for Richmond From Page 1 Billed as addressing the lack of “full amenity, private clubs in Metro Vancouver,” the state-of-the-art facility will include a multipurpose gym, a fitness centre, a spa, three restaurants, and “2,600 revenue-generating family-sized lockers.” Membership sales, starting at $30,000, will begin this summer, with the first phase of the facility expected to open in late 2016. At Wednesday afternoon’s announcement on Savage Road, on a site that currently houses commercial warehouse space and is zoned light industrial (which would permit a range of industrial uses as well as indoor recreation), world champion figure skater Patrick Chan joined Drummond in announcing the new facility. Chan, 24, is about to return to training, with a goal of competing in the 2018 Winter Olympics. “For the latter part of my career, the past three years, I’ve always wanted to do something for the sport,” Chan said Thursday afternoon. “It’s easy to say, I want to change the sportt, but how do I do that.” The opportunity to work with elite skaters and coaches at the Drummond Club is a great start. “My name is on the rink, but I can’t do it on my own,” he said, noting that he’s working alongside Skate Canada BC/Yukon to “improve and add onto a curriculum that’s already been very successful.” Following the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Chan didn’t think he would return to the world of competitive skating. But he saw his body was still healthy and he still had the drive for the sport. Chan said the Drummond isn’t a fallback Plan B, but more like a Plan 1A, that he can pour his heart and soul into. Patrick Chan. He sees himself working with elite skaters after his competitive career comes to a close, and said although he remains passionate about the sport, and has the 2018 Olympics as his goal, he doesn’t know what the future holds. If things don’t work out in the coming months and years, whether for reasons beyond his control like injury, or if he loses the passion for the sport, it will simply mean the timeline for the start of his coaching career will come earlier. Drummond told The Richmond Review that his family has a long history in Richmond, and although they no longer live here, their children went to school here, attending Quilchena, Burnett and Richmond High. The new facility is geared toward keeping families connected through physical activities, Drummond said. “It will be great for the community,” he said. It was two years ago when the idea of a private club first came to Drummond, and he believes there’s a market for the facility not just in Richmond, but also the surrounding communities. The project’s family-sized self-storage style lockers are intended as a revenue-generator for the society that will operate the club, and are intended to offset the monthly dues members would pay, after the initial

membership fee. “We want this to be affordable. We hope to get it (monthly dues) down to zero.” The club is intended to be part of the legacy of Drummond and his wife Elizabeth, “...a gift to the community to complete their professional careers,” according to the club’s website. “After exhaustive research by the Drummond’s expert team, it was determined that the self-storage industry presented the best form of real estate investment.” While ground breaking will commence next month, and the first phase of the facility is slated to be completed by the end of next year, the entire project could take seven years to finish, Drummond said. The first phase will include the Patrick Chan Elite Figure Skating School, he said, adding that skating is a sport that’s gaining prominence in the community. Drummond said he was able to reach out to and network with both Patrick Chan and Skate Canada BC/Yukon on this project. “This state-of-the-art arena will add vital space and high-performance training to B.C.’s competitive skating community,” said Skate Canada BC/Yukon executive director Ted Barton. “This project is ultimately about supporting the province’s next generation of skaters, and Skate Canada is proud to help make this vision a reality.” Chan will be the facility’s advisory director of skating operations, while Olympic skating coach Joanne McLeod will provide high-performance training. Chan said his involvement with River Green, the residential development near the Richmond Olympic Oval, and now the skating school that will bear his name, does mean he’ll be spending more time on the West Coast. He said he comes to B.C. once a year because he has family here, but will be spending more time in the Lower Mainland in the years to come. In a press release for the Drummond Club (www.drummondclub.ca), the “project value” is disclosed as $150 million. But Drummond clarified that he’s hoping to generate $150 million in memberships, and he wouldn’t disclose the actual cost of construction. “The next 20 years will bring a million new residents to this beautiful part of the world, and I’m proud to announce this legacy project that will enrich the lives of families for generations to come, while providing unmatched value for their investment,” Drummond said. He said club memberships will be transferable and as members age, they can be sold to their children. While the artist’s rendering makes it appear that the tennis courts are grass and on the roof, Drummond explained that the decisions about tennis court’s surface haven’t been finalized, and that the courts will be covered at least part of the year, by a bubble-style inflated cover. One of the courts has stadium-style seating for as many as 500 people. Although he’d like to attract events to the facility, Drummond said it’s too early to say whether that would include Davis Cup-calibre tennis competitions.

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Friday, May 22, 2015

Port wants tall Massey Bridge to accommodate LNG tankers

“What is the air draft of the largest length LNG vessel that we could imagine in the river?” — Robin Silvester

Talks ‘ongoing’ with province on bridge height for ships on Fraser

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Port officials have repeatedly asked the province to build a higher bridge when it replaces the Massey Tunnel to leave more room for taller ships—potentially large LNG tankers—to pass underneath and sail up the lower Fraser River. The port’s position is spelled out in internal Port Metro Vancouver emails obtained under Access to Information by the environmental group Voters Taking Action On Climate Change. The emails show port staff urged the province to design a taller bridge, even though that would mean higher costs, a more challenging design and a steeper grade for Highway 99 traffic on both approaches. As of mid-2014, port officials were proposing the Massey Bridge be designed with an “air draft”—the clearance for a ship between the water line and the bottom of the bridge deck—of about 65 metres. That’s significantly more than the 57 metres initially outlined by the province. Port officials discussed the potential use on the Fraser of taller LNG tankers in arriving at their proposed design height. “Liquid bulk tankers with larger air draft requirements (e.g. LNG) should be considered,” port development strategies manager Jennifer Natland wrote in 2013. A June 2014 briefing note by port officials following a meeting with provincial counterparts cautions “there are multiple challenges with high costs to achieve PMV’s requested height” of 65 metres. A month later, in a July email to his staff, Port Metro Vancouver CEO Robin Silvester asked: “What is the air draft of the largest length LNG vessel that we could imagine in the river?” Port marine operations director Chris Wellstood responded a 63-metre air draft would be enough for “the larger part of the world’s LNG fleet” – tankers up to 320 metres long – to pass under the new bridge and head up the Fraser. The largest LNG tankers, carrying 267,000 cubic meters of liquefied natural gas, require 64.4 metres of air draft, while the average LNG tanker with 142,000 cubic metre capacity needs about 50 metres overhead clearance, according to a chart Wellstood included.

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Port Metro Vancouver planning and operations vicepresident Peter Xotta said discussions about the bridge height are “ongoing” with the province, adding he expects the final decision will be close to 60 metres, but less than the port’s preferred 65 metres. “We would like to give ourselves the maximum flexibility,” Xotta said in an interview. “But we recognize the constraints—technical and financial—that the province is under.” Fortis BC is preparing to expand its LNG production plant on the Fraser River in Delta at Tilbury Island and WesPac Midstream LNG has proposed an adjoining marine terminal that would export Fortis LNG via barge and tanker. WesPac has a newly approved licence to export 4.76 billion cubic metres of LNG a year and plans to use midsize tankers of no more than 80,000 cubic metres capacity. The WesPac LNG project is undergoing a provincial environmental assessment but proponents hope to be shipping LNG supplied by Fortis in 2016. Xotta said the port’s push for a higher bridge isn’t about any specific proposal or scenario, but ensuring the most potential options for the long term. Cruise ships are the only other tall vessels besides LNG tankers that Xotta was able to point to as requiring maximum air draft. He said the river is suitable only for mid-sized vessels as

“Is it safe or appropriate to have an LNG terminal on the Fraser River? It seems preposterous.” — Kevin Washbrook

there are other navigation constraints, including the ability to turn ships around in the river. The port has made no secret it wants the Massey Tunnel removed so ships that sit deeper in the water can pass upstream, but it had not publicly indicated before now that the height of the replacement bridge is also a concern. The Alex Fraser Bridge height is 57 metres above the river, so a taller Massey Bridge could only be of use to ships of above-average height heading to Delta river terminals such as Tilbury Island, not further upriver to Fraser Surrey Docks. “The industrial properties that the port would be interested in serving are not beyond the Alex Fraser,” Xotta said. “So conceivably you could have a higher bridge at George Massey to facilitate trade and the height of the Alex Fraser wouldn’t have a direct bearing on that.” Voters Taking Action On Climate Change spokesperson Kevin Washbrook questioned whether LNG tankers might pose a risk to residents near the river in Richmond or Delta. “Is it safe or appropriate to have an LNG terminal on the Fraser River?” he asked. “It seems preposterous.” If the province opts to build the bridge higher to satisfy port planners, Washbrook said, B.C. taxpayers shouldn’t have to pay the extra costs. “I think there’s a clear argument for the federal government contributing to the cost,” he said. “We’re being sold this bridge as a benefit for commuters. But if it’s about other things we should have that discussion and see if it’s in the interest of the public and not just industrial users.” Delta South MLA Vicki Huntington said she understands LNG to be safe and stable at high pressure, posing no significant safety or environmental risk. But she said

the debate over the bridge height reinforces her position that the port or its customers must contribute to the Massey replacement costs. “The port has to help build this thing.” Xotta declined to comment on potential cost sharing by the port. Provincial Transportation Ministry officials would only say that bridge height discussions are continuing.

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Why I hate glasses by Bob Niles Contributor

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“Honey where are my glasses!?” I accuse and ask the wife simultaneously. Knowing she’d moved them or hoping she’d seen them as I blindly search in vain for my visual aids to an ever increasing touch screen world. “Use mine they’re on the kitchen counter!” I hate that,... using other peoples glasses. It’s that whole washing behind your ears and eyebrows and hair and stuff. Or perhaps they chewed on the ends of them like some slobbery sexy librarian? Other people have no problem borrowing your glasses, talking on your cell phone that you’ve spit all over, and writing with your pencil that you’ve hungrily ate the eraser and the top two inches off. Not me! No thank you! “Oh here they are” I lie, to cover my phobia that she doesn’t think I should have because it draws her kisses into question. I now hunt for my glasses covertly and in silence. I start down the stairs...forget what I’m doing or looking for until my phone jingle buzzes to let me know I have a text. I reach for the phone and then remember what I was doing as I look at the screen. “I need my glasses!” “You said you found them” shouts the house from somewhere. Dang too loud, gotta remember she can still hear. Never in the course of history has humankind been so needy of quality visual aids. Because everything you do now has some sort of screen that requires you to have vision equal to that of a young eagle. And my vision started to fail just as everything started requiring video screens. And what’s bad about it all is I don’t need glasses for most things. So rather than wear them all the time, I leave them all over the house so I can curse and fume for them later. I only need glasses to read, or if I’m curious about something. I drive the car without glasses! And, as they say, if you don’t like the way I drive stay out of the kitchen. I have an HD TV and without my glasses on it’s just like the TV I had as a kid with rabbit ears. My dad had heard that rabbit ears improved TV reception. But no matter how many rabbits he killed the TV still had a fuzzy screen. And top! I don’t need my glasses to watch Walter Cronkite (I think its Walter) every night on the news to keep up with current events. I watch a retro channel for entertainment, as I remember what all the stars looked like in the 60s and 70s. And now with my memory, as good as it is, they’ve started writing new shows again.

It’s just the new things in my life that trouble me. Everything digital! And everything’s digital! I can’t make popcorn in the microwave or coffee in the 12 cup drip without hunting the house first. It’s hunting,...then stopping trying to remember what I’m doing,.. remember,...then hunting some more for the glasses before you forget again! And it’s not just at home that you need your glasses. The whole world has now replaced humans for touch screens in everything we do. This morning I went to the bank to withdraw 100 bucks. The teller line up was so long (because there were only 2 tellers) I used the cash machine. Forgot my glasses, and had to ask the nice skinhead (or he was wearing a nylon stocking?) man to punch in my password and withdraw 100 dollars for me. But he only gave me $60, saying the machine said that’s all I could get before lunch. After that I went to buy a bag of groceries. It came to $78.54, and now have to use my bank card as my $60 won’t cover it. I then realize the nice man back at the bank forgot to give me back my Debit card so I have to use my Visa Card. I hand,....(can’t read her name tag) a girl, (I think) my card, and she points at a box with a keypad. I have no idea what the little grey box, that I’m suppose to put my card in, wants of me. Why can’t I just sign a big blank line like I used to!? (I do a lot of !? !? !? As I get older) Thank goodness the check out girl remembered my number from last time I was there. On the way home I stop for gas but my card won’t work in the pumps! And I don’t know why! The machine knows why! It’s

printed me a lot of information on its video screen to,... I guess explain why. But, I have no glasses! I try blocking the sun from the video screen with my head and hand trying to ascertain why I can’t get gas. I’m moving from side to side, up and down saluting the gas pump as I verbally abuse it. “Here borrow mine” says the guy on the pump beside me as he hands me his glasses. Awkward........are people this quick lending their toothbrushes? “Oh silly me! These special sunglasses I have on have a button I just need to push.” I lie as I remove my James Bond glasses and pretend to push some magical button. “Ah there we go. Oops says its rejected. Guess I’m poor. Well gotta go!” So off I drive on gas fumes wearing my James Bond shades with no idea why my card was rejected. Hey isn’t that the nice skinhead from the bank coming out of the liquor store? Can’t be. He couldn’t afford a whole shopping cart full of booze. I drive to the next corner while thinking I should of asked him about my Debit card. It’s there I cross four lanes of traffic and a big bump which I guess was the median to another gas station. I forgot I had $60 bucks! “Home honey I’m high!” I joke as close the back door. I place car keys and hat on expecting hooks that through experience have been real timesavers. “I’m not sure if he purchased a trip for two to Bora Bora. Let me ask him, he just came through the door.” my wife says then places her right hand over the receiver. I mouth the word ‘NO’ as I turn my head in a negative fashion

as my glasses fall from atop my noggin. “Yes go ahead and cancel the card blah blah blah blah no I’m sure it wasn’t stolen, he’s not beat up. But he soon will be!” she assures the phone as she makes a slashing motion across her throat and then points at me. Well, found my glasses. They were under my hat the whole time. Yet another story about getting old you plan to keep to yourself. More and more these crazy stories fill your life with all the old people things we do. “Let me get my glasses and a pen to write that down” she says into the phone as she reaches in the mug with the broken handle for a pen then gives me the universal sign to hand over my glasses. Then again.....and again. Fingers opening and closing. I hand her my glasses as a child would hand over candy he was caught with. Hesitant and crying. “ What’s your problem? They’re mine anyway! Yours are in the bathroom.” she’s says. “You took mine off the kitchen counter by mistake trying to read a text on your phone! And I had to use yours to.....just you never mind what I had to use yours for.” My mind runs wild with the things my glasses might have been used for or had seen in the bathroom. Now I’ve got to boil them without her seeing! She thinks I don’t love her when I boil my things after she uses them. Interrupted, my pants vibrate and do a ring buzz as I search for which pocket the phones in. Dang, it’s a text! Where did she say she put my glasses? Here we go again! I hate glasses! Bob Niles is a Richmond writer.

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Friday, May 22, 2015

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Multiculturalism doesn’t work, but multi-ethnicity does

White Spot Richmond Centre owner Prakash Ganatra, who passed away last week, helped immigrants adjust to life in Canada.

Prakash Ganatra’s generosity helped newcomers to the community helped our clients, who were trying to start their new life in Richmond. Our condolences to his family. He will always be remembered at Richmond Multicultural Community Services. Thank you Mr. Ganatra for your generosity and longtime support to our organization. Parm Grewal Executive Director Richmond Multicultural Community Services

Cutting our way back to the past ally unoccupied and/or be flipped over and over again in order to pad the pockets of wealthy foreign owners. Is this what Mayor Brodie means by “progress”? Ray Arnold Richmond

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the English signs are presented. Of cause the next comment will be “they have no business in Canada if they do not know/would not learn the language.” I think this should be the question for the Immigration Department, not the municipality. It’s overly simplistic to think mandating a bilingual sign will solve the dilemma of animosity. Phoebe Jones Richmond

trying their best to make a living using what limited resources they have, family members (husband and wife, in-laws etc.), familiar skill (cooking, manual labour etc.), hiring English speaking staff is not an option. I am sure they would like very much to do more business, have more customers, but with such limitation, their ability to serve Englishspeaking customers will not make it happened even if

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I saw this bemused driver sitting at the gate last weekend unable to get in wondering why there was a parking lot that couldn’t be used. Bob Garnett Richmond

Chinese signs are a sign of limited English ability, resources

Editor: I would like to offer a different take on the subject of signs in Chinese only. I believe lot of non Chinese-speaking folks feel that the message communicate to the general public by those business with only Chinese sign is “You are not welcome.” However the reality is most of those are small mom and pop shops, new immigrants with limited English language ability are

In my opinion, when contemplating retirement, it’s worth getting a medical opinion on your health and then trying to form an idea of how long you may live. Once you have the lowdown, consider what level of income you will receive, from pensions and other assets. Ignore official inflation numbers. Health care costs and food costs alone rise faster, in my view, than the official rate of inflation.

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What’s with the gate?

Editor: Who’s the brain trust that spent taxpayer money building a parking lot behind the old Branscombe house at Railway and Steveston and then blocks it with a gate?

Meanwhile, insurancenewsnet looks at the prospect of outliving your income. Many people want to remain in their homes as they age, but the costs of living in it may prove unrealistic over time. Physical and cognitive deterioration make it unrealistic to remain in a home, partly because it may be impossible to redesign the house to accommodate changing needs.

farming. Sixty years later I can only watch with dismay as more and more of the mature trees that have grown over those years are destroyed to accommodate the building of houses that will likely remain perpetu-

Multi-ethnicity does work I know, I grew up in Richmond immersed in it. In the 1960s I went to school with parties of third generation Chinese descent, fifth generation Japanese descent, fourth generation Sikh descent…etc. etc. We all got along just fine, much of this due to the fact we all grew up in the same basic culture—ie. much of the now soughtafter “harmony ” already existed. You cannot have harmony when no one is on the same page, but also can’t even read it. Over to you city hall—isn’t it time to quit hiding and face the music? Until then, harmony is as elusive as accountability. R.A.Hoegler Richmond

Two articles published earlier this week, on MoneySense and insurancenewsnet, give food for thought. MoneySense considers how to choose a retirement date. One consideration is the income you will receive after retirement, and another is the emotional component.

Editor: In 1954 when my family moved into one of the early subdivisions to be built in Richmond, there were few old-growth trees on the island because most of the land was still given over to

We all got along just fine, much of this due to the fact we all grew up in the same basic culture—ie. much of the now sought-after “harmony” already existed.

Outliving your assets and income (and the bills keep coming, too)

Editor: We at Richmond Multicultural Community Services are sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Prakash Ganatra, owner of Richmond Centre White Spot. Mr. Ganatra was always so generous in contributing donations to our events. We even took our English conversation class students to his restaurant to practice how to order food/drinks and he always created a welcoming environment. His generosity

Editor: I see once again Richmond’s multicultural apologist-superheroes are out in force trying to put out a firestorm of intricately interrelated issues with the squirt gun of “harmony”. Our gutless and impotent city hall wishes to defer (again) the issue to unelected and unaccountable “community representatives” to attempt to resolve the multicultural harmony issue for the umpteenth time. Let’s cut to the chase: Multiculturalism is a failure. The end. If one actually does the research, it has not been successful anywhere re: a given communities best and better long term interests. I am not aware of any nation whose citizens have lobbied for nor had a referendum on the matter. What the evidence does show is we have a generation of power-hungry politicians who follow classic Marxist “divide -and -conquer” ideology and increasingly marginalize their existing citizens, yet with crocodile tears wonder why voter turnout is so low. The local signage issue is simply one symptom of this major global issue.

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Martin van den Hemel photo Kat Lucas, co-ordinator of e-services at the Brighouse Branch of the Richmond Public Library, says tablets and e-readers are popular among those planning to travel.

reading on a screen, having that backlight coming at them all the times, (e-readers) are preferable,” she said. E-readers can store hundreds or thousands of books at a time, are lightweight and easily fit into a purse or hand bag, making them popular travel partners. While the older e-readers can’t be used in the dark, the newest ones employ new lighting technology, with just the right amount of light coming from under the edges of the screen to make the words sharp and legible when there’s no other source of light. Popular among e-readers is the built-in dictionary, so when they encounter a word they don’t understand, they can just tap on the page for a definition. Tablets shine in their versatility, ideally suited for users seeking an all-in-one solution. “For a lot of people who are travelling, they really want sort of the all-in-one kind of device...You’ve got your magazines and your books, online newspapers, videos, your e-mails and internet. Everything.” Lucas said she owns one of each, and which one she pulls out depends on what she’s about to do. “If I’m reading at home, I want to read on something that’s a little more friendly on

my eyes, and less weight. But if I’m travelling, I take a tablet with me, so I’ve got everything.” But what’s the easiest to use? Lucas recommends tablets for those exploring the technology for the first time. Tablets are better suited in their capacity to directly download content. When downloading a library book through an ereader, like the Kobo devices, all content has to be downloaded into a computer before being transferred to the e-reader. “It’s an extra step and it’s particularly a hassle when you’re travelling unless you’ve got a laptop with you.” For those who have already taken the plunge into a new device, but are still having trouble, Lucas invited them to come by the library for a helping hand.” The library holds e-book demonstrations, and staff are available to answer questions, she said. The library also has a Kobo e-reader lending program, for those wanting to get their hands on the devices and to get a feel for how the buttons work and the screen looks. How-to-use instructions are also available on tutorial videos available at www.lynda. com, for which the library has a subscription.

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RichCity Idol singers ready to face the music May 28 is the big night for 10 Richmond teenagers who will perform at Gateway Theatre by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter

R.C. Palmer Secondary student Hannah Goertz lives by three words from the Disney movie Finding Nemo: Just keep swimming. Those words of encouragement have landed her a big fish: a spot in the 12th annual RichCity Idol competition next Thursday at Gateway Theatre in Richmond. On May 28, 10 teenaged singers will sing a song of their choice on the MainStage in front of a crowd that’s loud and lively—if past shows are any indication of this year’s audience. Music, Goertz says in a promotional video, helps express herself. “I’ve been learning from a young age so it’s just kind of been a big part of everyday life for me,” said Goertz, who says the Canadian musician Lights is her inspiration. Established in 2004 by Natasha Jung and Martin Hui, RichCity Idol features one singer from each public high school in the district, each selected through their own school’s singing competition. Industry professionals will offer critiques, and the audience will choose the winner. This year’s other contestants: May Shaw

Ten local teens will compete at this year’s RichCity Idol contest at Gateway Theatre. This year marks the event’s 12th annual talent showcase.

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Four Jessie nods for Gateway Theatre by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter

Gateway Theatre’s production of the musical Crazy For You has netted four nominations for this year’s Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards, organizers announced Tuesday night. The 33rd annual awards take place June 22 at Vancouver’s Commodore Ballroom, honouring outstanding achievements of Metro Vancouver’s professional theatre community. Gateway’s four nominations, for the theatre’s December 2014 production of the new Gershwin musical, are in the Large Theatre category: Marshall McMahen for Outstanding Set Design; Carmen Alatorre for Outstanding Costume Design; Barbara Tomasic for Outstanding Direction; and choreographer Julie Tomaino for Significant Artistic Achievement. Crazy For You also won several awards at January’s Ovation Awards—honouring the best in Lower Mainland musical theatre—including a top prize of Outstanding Professional Production Award. The modern musical is set in the 1930s and follows Bobby Child, who begrudgingly works at the family bank while dreaming of a theatre career. After he’s forced to foreclose on a property in the middle of nowhere, Bobby finds his love of theatre and love of his life. The show starred Gaelan Beatty, Jonathan Holmes, William Ford Hopkins, Robin Sukoroff, Britt MacLeod, Wendy Bollard, Theo Budd and Kate Blackburn. According to Gateway, the four nominated artists will be back at the Minoru Park theatre for the December 2015 production of The Wizard of Oz. Leading the way in Jessie nominations this year is the Arts Club Theatre Company with 19 from six productions. Tickets to the awards ceremony, produced and directed by Vancouver TheatreSports, are $29.50, available at ticketmaster.ca and 1-855-985-5000.

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Young choral talent perform in gospel concert

Gospel favourites, R&B songs part of May 30 concert at Fraserview MB Church

The Good Noise Vancouver Gospel Choir will perform alongside three youth choirs at Fraserview MB Church in Richmond next Saturday. Burnaby Central Chamber “A” Choir, North Surrey Polaris Chamber Choir and Vancouver Youth Choir will be part of the show, titled “Rise Up Singing! A Youth Choir Extravaganza.” The evening will also launch the Good Noise choir’s young artist program, an initiative to foster music education and gospel music appreciation throughout the Lower Mainland. “As a former high school choral instructor, I’ve witnessed how the tremendous benefits of singing in choir—including improved self-confidence and discipline, coupled with greater focus and drive— can positively impact youth development,” said Gail Suderman, artistic director of Good Noise, in a news release. The choirs will perform a mixed repertoire with Good Noise, to the theme of “life’s journey.” Featured songs include contemporary adaptations of gospel favourites such as “Kum Ba Ya” and “This Little Light of Mine,” R&B/Hip-Hop energized songs such as Kirk Franklin’s “I Smile” and arrangements of works by the Doobie Brothers and Simon and Garfunkel. The May 30 concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at Fraserview MB Church, 11295 Mellis Dr. Tickets, $10 to $25, at brownpapertickets.com or 1-800-838-3006. —Matthew Hoekstra

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Friday, May 22, 2015

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Seniors’ advocate calls for housing reforms

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If you have ever wanted to learn how to knit, Richmond Public Library, in partnership with Knit N Crochet 4 a Better World, is offering a free program to get you started. Participants can bring their own knitting needles and yarn but there will be some available to borrow. The library will also be showcasing its collection of knitting and crocheting material during this program, library members are welcome to check them out and further their practice at home. “Knitting is relaxing and helps relieve stress. It is also meditative. When knitting in a group, it keeps you socially active and if you have arthritis, it improves dexterity in your hands and fingers.” said Emy Lai, knitting expert and program instructor. Lai has been knitting for decades, learning techniques from her family as a young teen. She currently works with waste reduction and recycling, and is looking forward to sharing her expertise. Knitting 101 takes place on Saturday, June 13 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Kwok-Chu Lee Living Room at the Brighouse branch, 7700 Minoru Gate. To register for this free session, phone 604-231-6413, go to www.yourlibrary.ca/ events/ or visit any branch of Richmond Public Library.

More seniors could remain in assisted living by Tom Fletcher Black Press Too many seniors are going into residential care when they could still be accommodated in assisted living, due to rules that are “outdated and too restrictive,” B.C. Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie says in a new report.

The report found a 10-per-cent vacancy rate for assisted living facilities, meaning space is usually available, at least in urban areas. It calls for a “fundamental redesign” of regulations for registered assisted living, to change spousal eligibility and reduce the number of higher functioning seniors moving to residential care. More than 90 per cent of B.C. seniors live independently and 80 per cent are homeowners, who should be able to apply for a provincial loan against equity to pay for repairs, the report recommends. “A new roof or the need to fix a dilapidated deck may be a cost that forces a senior out of a house they have loved

for decades,” Mackenzie said. “Living in a house that is worth $500,000 or even a million dollars does not mean much if you’re living alone on $24,000 or less, which is the median income of seniors in B.C., and you can’t find the cash to pay the bills.” Health Minister Terry Lake said he supports the direction of Mackenzie’s 18 recommendations, and the ministry is working on assisted living changes. Some recommendations, such as providing private rooms with ensuite bath for residential care beds, have “wide-reaching implications for health authorities” and require more study, Lake said. Subsidized assisted living is based

on 70 per cent of the resident’s net income, with a minimum of $325 left to the resident. Mackenzie recommends that minimum should increase to $500 to allow more low-income seniors to use assisted living rather than going directly to residential care, where more costs are covered by the province. A survey of B.C. seniors finds 20 per cent are renters, with one in five of those receiving a rental subsidy. Average rents range from a high of $1,038 in Vancouver to $547 in Quesnel, and the report finds that for remote and rural communities, the biggest challenge is not cost but the availability of suitable housing.

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Unity Spirit Club brings students together by Don Fennell Staff Reporter

aving recently completed an under-graduate degree at University of B.C., Imran Sumar will start medical school later this summer. But he continues to remain committed to a project he started back in high school.

Now encompassing students in almost every high school in Richmond the Unity Spirit Club will celebrate six years with an event next Wednesday evening at J.N. Burnett at 6:30 p.m.

A 2010 Richmond High grad, Sumar was entering Grade 11 when he spearheaded the creation of the Unity Spirit Club. The International Baccalaureate student said that despite a model of inclusive learning in schools, he felt there was still a social disconnect between individuals with disabilities and those without. “Richmond has embraced the concept of inclusive education where students with disabilities are supported within the general school curriculum, however socially students with disabilities may feel isolated amongst the general school population,” he said. “Unity club makes an effort to build friendships and share experiences, allowing students to get to know the

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person before the disability. “ Sumar took a bold step in 2008 when he and some friends simply walked into the resource room (where individuals with disabilities were supported) during lunch hours and helped to organize small activities such as musical chairs, Pictionary and making Valentine’s Day cards. As friendships within the club grew stronger, the students began spending several lunch hours outside the resource room as well. But, stressed Sumar, the club would not have been successful without the support of friends, notably Agam Sethi, Shadyar Shirmast, Kimran Johal, Maryana Dudchenko, Desiree D’Silva, Veronica Hernandez, Sasha Mirza, Allan Pan, Vince Xi and Denis Karvas as well as sponsor teachers Margot St. Onge and Judy Wilson. Now encompassing students in almost every high school in Richmond, and at least one elementary school (Anderson under the leadership of Haley Borthwick), the Unity Spirit Club will celebrate six years with an event next Wednesday evening at J.N. Burnett Secondary School. The program will begin at 6:30 p.m. Further reflecting on the club’s start up, Sumar said he didn’t personally witness any bullying “however being nice to an individual with disabilities only seemed to exist on the surface.” “Minimal effort was made to get know the person behind the disability,” he said. But Sumar said he would be lying if he was to suggest the only reason he made an effort to help start up the club was because he wanted to further an inclusive environment at Richmond High. “I was well aware that such an initiative would highlight my leadership qualities on a university or scholarship application,” he said. “But when I recruit volunteers today, I

make it clear that even in the extreme case where a student joins simply for volunteer hours, the times they spend interacting and building friendships will not only teach them the ability to look past an individual’s label. It will also allow them to appreciate the impact they are having on the people around them. In almost every case the student will gain a deeper understanding of the club over time, just as I did.” Sumar said the concept also helps students appreciate that as human beings we have surprisingly simlar hopes, dreams and fears. The Rich mond High club led to others being formed throughout the Richmond School District. Sumar spent considerable time and effort helping to plan meetings, events and provide presentations to strengthen those clubs. “The club as a whole is most strongly led by sponsor teachers Eve Minuk at MacNeill, Clare Scott at Hugh Boyd, Lisa Zuccolo, Jana Lee and Margaret Jacobs at Burnett, and a recent student graduate Amanda Fielding,” Sumar said. “The hope is that it will continue to expand to every school in Richmond and possibly further. We are hoping to be sponsored by more local businesses so that our events can be better funded.” Programs at the individual schools are guided by several student leaders, who participate in general meetings and help plan events for members throughout the district. Regular activities include bowling and movie nights, as well as the year-end spirit dance. Funding is provided through the Richmond Society for Community Living as well as the generous support of local businesses such as Shoppers Drug Mart (No. 5 Road and Cambie store managed by Derek Yep), Safeway (on No. 2 Road) and Starbucks.

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Metro housing market to price out lawyers, doctors Wages fail to keep up with rising real estate costs: study by Jeff Nagel Black Press It’s not just low blue-collar service workers who are being priced out of the Lower Mainland’s hot real estate market. A new study projects a growing list of high-earning professionals won’t make enough in the years ahead to support the rapidly rising cost of owning a home in

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Metro Vancouver. The VanCity Savings report warns of a coming labour crisis as more skilled workers needed in the region – particularly millennials – are increasingly forced to live further away or abandon the region altogether. The crux of the problem is rising housing costs coupled with lagging pay. Wages in the region rose by 36 per cent between 2001 and 2014, the report said, while Metro Vancouver home costs climbed 63 per cent over the same period, and soared 211 per cent within Vancouver proper.

still make the affordability cut – doctors and lawyers would not. “In 10 years, most individuals may forgo a career opportunity in the region and relocate to a different labour market,” the VanCity report says. “If there is an abundance of outward migration, a labour crisis will occur.” Millennials, many of whom want to own homes, are among those most likely to migrate away, it said. Among the report’s recommendations are that cities use zoning to require developers to include non-market affordable housing

with new projects and that the federal government provide tax incentives to encourage more rental housing. Businesses can help, it says, by paying employees a living wage adequate to meet a family’s basic needs and perhaps investing in affordable housing for their workers. Millennials need to look harder at renting instead of owning a home, it said, along with choosing smaller homes or possibly alternatives like intergenerational community living or multi-family living through options like housing co-ops.

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Roadrunners ready for Tier 1 challenge Richmond Midgets move up to lacrosse’s top level following tiering-round success by Don Fennell Sports Editor

As the competitive fire burns internally, Rod Jensen is having to remind himself to be patient. After coaching the Richmond Roadrunners Midget lacrosse team to a 7-1 record in tiering-round play, the veteran bench boss is now having to prepare his players for the rigours of competing at the Tier 1 level. And that brings its own set of challenges. But while the step up is a big one, particularly given that several are first-year players having graduated from Stu Ruttan’s Bantam A team of a year ago, Jensen believes in this group of youngsters. Perhaps no player has more potential than Sekawnee Baker. “He a crazy good athlete,” said Jensen, who marvels at his protege’s stick skills. “I’ve never seen a guy able to go around people so easily. He’s got great speed and strength and a laser of a shot.” But Jensen believes if he can help Baker become a more complete

player, the sky may be the limit. “When he understands passing better he’ll draw guys to him, and that’s going to give him even more room,” Jensen said. Numbers wise, Richmond didn’t fare as well as it might have hoped at its annual spring invitational tournament last weekend at Minoru Arenas. But Jensen said the fact they were without five regular players was a factor in its going 2-1 and falling short of the medal round following an 8-8 tie with Cowichan. Semiahmoo won the tournament, but lost to Richmond 9-1 in tieringround play. “I think we’ve got a good mix of second-year guys and four or five first-year guys from Bantam,” Jensen said. That list includes Jensen’s son, Ryan, who played on Team BC’s silver-medallist Bantam team last summer, Jordan Roberts and Kyle Ahlfield. Richmond, which will host Coquitlam in a noon start Sunday at Minoru Arenas, will play the bulk of its home games Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.

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Pro providing link to golf’s future Matt Daniel is giving back by introducing the game to youth through schools-based program by Don Fennell Sports Editor

att Daniel is dedicated to helping shape the future of golf.

In the midst of a successful pro career, which has included playing on the PGA and web.com tours and winning the Telus Edmonton Open in 2002, the Richmond man is happily reaching out to the sport’s next generation. But he’s quick to appreciate that future may be quite different than what many initially envisioned. Daniel believes the traditional game will continue to appeal to many youth, some of whom will go on to garner scholarships and, like himself, find their way onto the pro circuits. But others, he reasons, will shun such opportunities to enjoy the simple pleasures of the game. “There’s quite a debate these days,” says Daniel, who is diligent in his efforts to introduce golf in local schools. “There are still plenty of 18-hole competitions, but you don’t need to play 18. I want to see golf be appreciated as an activity, one that you can enjoy without being restrained by time.” That means, he continues, the opportunity—preferably on the same course—to play nine holes instead of 18. “I know a lot of my friends are busy from 9 to 5, but they still want to play nine holes after work,” he said. “And it’s intersting to note that you can play nine one day and another nine on another day and have it officially count as 18.” At the grassroots level, Daniel said it is critical that he and others with a vested interest in golf appreciate the many opportunities youth today are being bombarded by. Many of the students he teaches at his elite Richmond academy go from taking golf lessons to piano lessons, swimming lessons, or some other activities. It was through the generosity of Christine Brodie and the Sunrise Rotary Club that Daniel was recently able to acquire a $2,000 kit to help introduce youth to golf. The colourful Snag (Starting New at Golf ) kit features a pair of plastic clubs (the

launcher is used to launch, pitch and chip the ball and the roller, like a putter, to roll the ball toward the target), which at up to three times the size of a normal club, makes it easy to make contact with the tennis-sized velcro balls that stick to a plastic flagstick (an above-ground weighted cylinder covered with a hook material). Daniel said initial response to the kit was positive when he debuted it recently at Blundell Elementary School. He is planning a second clinic at Cook Elementary School in early June. “It’s a no-brainer to teach the kids how to use the gear and get golf into the classrooms,” he said. “Once the kids started hitting the balls and the target you got the sense they wanted to play more. It’s a good way to introduce them to golf.” Daniel’s own introduction was much more traditional. A natural athlete, Daniel had already shown a proficiency in ice hockey when his parents placed a golf club in his hands as a ninth birthday present. It didn’t hurt that he lived across the street from Quilchena Golf & Counry Club, but he was instantly hooked and before long golf became the sport on which all his energies were focused. “I guess I was pretty good right away,” he admitted. “But Quilchena had a lot of good players that helped my learning curve. And it was fun.” Following a successful junior career, Daniel attended College of the Desert in Palm Desert, Calif. allowing him to stay at his grandma’s house and play golf every day. He turned pro in 1998 and a month later earned his Canadian Tour Pro card, finishing as the low Canadian. After missing the first 10 cuts of his pro career, his dogged determination ensured he became a mainstay on the tour. His victory at the Edmonton Open in 2002 is still regarded as one of the great finishes in Canadian Tour history. Shooting rounds of 67 and 66 over the first 36 holes, Daniel exchanged birdies with PGA Tour player Alex Rocha in the last group Saturday and took the lead heading into Sunday’s final 18. Clinging to a one-shot lead over Rocha and Stuart Anderson with two holes to play, he birdied both the 17th and 18th to set up a playoff and won the tournament on the first playoff hole.

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hen the bigger-is-better mindset is not in your homebuying financial cards, there are plenty of services to make your small space feel larger. Indeed, many of the companies making these products are enjoying a boom thanks to the trend of building smaller, more affordable condos. Bosa Properties is one of the groups meeting the challenge head on, having introduced its BosaSPACE concept a year and a half ago at its Alumni Tower development in Surrey’s University District. The idea’s second iteration is currently on display in its RiverSky project in New Westminster. “We created BosaSPACE because we saw a need in the market,” said Daryl Simpson, Bosa Properties senior vicepresident. “We were feeling frustrated with the compression of suite sizes which was a function of the demand for smaller, more affordable homes. We wanted to give people more functionality so that a 500-squre-foot apartment would feel and perform like an 800-square-foot one.”

Space and Function Bosa worked on the concept for over a year, meeting with local and European designers, suppliers and architects. An extendable table can be a modest two-seat counter/desk/prep station or pull out to seat up to eight for dinner. The “SleepTHEATRE” conceals a sofa or guest bed behind the TV. A pantry system hides a pull-down ironing board and storage along with a wine rack. “People don’t have to buy as much furniture,” said Simpson. “For younger buyers, that helps with the affordability pressures. We’ve also worked with buyers who have the means to spend more but want to consume less.”

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Ditch the Parking Stall Hand in hand with the move to smaller condo sizes is the trend to build fewer parking stalls in these new developments. That’s opened up opportunities for car-share businesses with BCAA the latest to jump on the wagon. The association launched Evo Car Share in March, joining Modo, Zipcar and Car2Go in offering urbanites parttime access to vehicles. “We spent two years talking to Vancouverites about transportation,” said Shan Parmar, director of Evo Car Share, “and we heard that people want a car-sharing option that will allow them to get outdoors and live the BC lifestyle and do what they’d normally do with their car. Evo has over 250 cars available within Vancouver; all are four-door hybrids with lots of cargo space along with two bike racks and ski racks.”

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Van Kamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s group of companies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience/training. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee beneďŹ ts package. To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abstract and details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com or Call 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889

We thank all applicants for your interest!

Only those of interest will be contacted.

Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

(Retired RCMP Staff Sergant) Passed away on Sunday May 17th, 2015 at 6:45 am. Larry was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Mae Hok and a sister, Shirley. Larry is survived by his wife, Diane; and his son, Jay and by Jayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter, Marina. Dearly missed by Dianeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s children, Michael, William and Sheralyn and their children and grand children. Larry was born in Medicine Hat, Alberta on December 10th, 1935 where he attended school. He excelled in all sports, especially in hockey. Larry joined the RCMP in 1955, serving most of his duties in BC with a 5 year stint in Ottawa. Recently, he called the Maple Residence his home, where he made many good friends. A celebration of his life was held on Thursday, May 21st.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

My JOE, My JO-JO

Our story has no end.

~ Forever yours, Anna

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS 21

COMING EVENTS

Richmond Funeral Home, Arbor Memorial Inc. 8420 Cambie Road, Richmond BC, V6X 1K1 T: (604) 273-3748

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lewis van der Gracht, eldest son of the late Florence and Joseph van der Gracht. Lewis was born December 30, 1917 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He and his family spent his formative years orchard farming in California. The family moved to Edmonton in 1926 and then to West Vancouver in 1933. Lewis joined the Canadian Army in the spring of 1940 and served with the Canadian Scottish, later transferring to the 9th Armoured Regiment. While overseas he met Christina (Chris) Ward, a secretary enlisted in the British Army. They married on October 28, 1943 in Royston, England. Lewis was demobbed in 1945. Under the Veterans Land Act, he and Chris acquired a small acreage in Richmond, B.C. In 1948, inspired by Father McEvoy - who was then pastor of St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Parish, and with the help of Chris and several cooperatively-minded Lulu Island residents, Richmond Savings Credit Union (RSCU) was formed. The RSCU went on to become one of the largest credit unions in North America. Lewis served first as its treasurer and later as CEO until his retirement in June, 1982. Lewis was a keen innovator: RSCU was one of the first credit unions to adopt the use of computers and with the architectural skill of Arthur Erickson, built the first low-cost housing complex (still in use) in Richmond. Lewis, better known as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Vanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; during those years, also served as President of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce (RCC) and worked closely with the Municipality in building that vibrant community. His memoir, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Take This Too Seriouslyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, can be borrowed from the RCC. In retirement, Lewis spent many happy hours gardening; visiting and assisting his children and their families and heading off on road trips with Chris. In October, 2005, his beloved wife Chris passed away. Lewis spent some of his final years in their Richmond townhouse before moving to Chelsea Park Seniors Residence in Vancouver and, more recently, to the Royal Ascot Care Residence. Lewis is predeceased by his infant son, Anthony (Tony) in 1953; his brother, John; sister, Maria (Missy) and is survived by his baby brother, William (Billy). Lewis is also survived by daughters Patricia Maddocks and Jacqueline Price, son Michael, daughter Teresa Krahn and sons David and Paul. Lewis will be remembered fondly by his fourteen grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. The following gatherings will occur: Prayers for Lewis Tuesday May 26th 7 pm Funeral Mass Wednesday May 27th 9 am Both services will take place at: St. Joseph the Worker Parish 4451 Williams Road, Richmond, B.C. Private interment to follow at Garden of Gethsemane Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please support one of Lewisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite charities - Covenant House.

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Live In Caregiver needed for Elderly Lady in Richmond. Contact Rose 604-274-2512. Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca

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FARM WORKERS

GREENHOUSE WORKER (35) Windset Farms - 3660 41B St. Ladner BC V4K 3N2 F/T Contract, 40hrs./week includes weekends. Duties: Picking, Pruning, De-leafing. Start Date: September 7, 2015 $10.49/hr. NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! Fax Resume: 604.952.2763 E-mail Resume: recruitment@windset.com

HELP WANTED

CONSTRUCTION SITE In your NEIGHBOURHOOD

Responsible for; inside sales, dispatch flat deck fleet, forklift assistance & holiday coverage. Must have previous dispatch exp. & excellent communication skills.

Req: Carpenters, Helpers Labourers, CSOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s/OFAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s TCPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Cleaners $11-28/hr

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

IN-HOME Cargiver Needed in White Rock - Elderly Lady. 2 years Contract, HS+2 years experience, $10.33/hour/40 hours, BC Medical & CPP. English, Cantonese & Mandarin a must. Required Chinese cooking, personal care etc. Live In optional and not a condition of employment. Please contact : Sin Lai janesmlai@hotmail.com 604-9168216

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VAN DER GRACHT, Lewis

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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

136A JANITORIAL SERVICES

HOUSE CLEANERS/ JANITORS REQUIRED NOW PAY $12-15 PER HOUR Apply Weekdays Between 9AM to 2PM at: 118-713 Columbia St New West 604.522.4900

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MEDICAL/DENTAL

REGISTERED NURSE

Bayshore Home Health currently has a vacancy for a Registered Nurse in the South Delta / Ladner area. This position is to provide services to a child who has complex medical needs and requires an experienced nurse to attend Kindergarten with the child in the Fall. If you are an exp. RN and love working with children, have excellent leadership and communication skills, we would like to hear from you. ICU or ER, and Pediatric experience is an asset; however, Trach & Vent training will be provided as well as client specific orientation. Interested individuals are encouraged to fax their resume to: 604-739-7435 or email: pedsvancouver@bayshore.ca

CHILDCARE WANTED

CHILD CARE, $10.25/hr, 40 hrs/wk; High School Completion & 1 yr exp reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Room & board provided. Contact Inderpaul Nahal by email: resumes_nahal@yahoo.ca or mail at: 6131 No. 6 Rd, Richmond BC V6W 1C7.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Buissness Purchase Opportunity Expanding Into Richmond! Includes Training... Call Dave for a Presentation 778.996.0369 www.bc.abuyerschoice.com

RING UP Wanted Pressroom 0RESSMAN Helpers/Stackers Van Press Printers has an opening for 6AN0RESS HAS AN OPENING FOR A *OURNEYMAN a Press Helper/Stacker at WITH our Burnaby WEB OFFSET PRESSMAN MINIMUM location, starting immediately. Preference YEARS EXPERIENCE 0REFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN WITH 33# givenTO toTHOSE thoseWITH withEXPERIENCE experience in 'OSS the eld, 0ERRETTA Shifts 2'3 AND 4ECHNOTRANS but isPRESSES not necessary. are 12 hours, SYSTEMS 3 shifts per week. Must be willing to work -UST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK GRAVEYARD SHIFT nights & weekends. References required. PM AM DAYS WEEK Wage2EFERENCES REQUIRED depends on experience, starting at $14.51 per hour. )NTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD DROP OFF FAX OR EMAIL THEIR RESUME TO 6AN0RESS !TTN 0RESS 2OOM -ANAGER 2IVERBEND #OURT "URNABY " # 6 . % &AX 604-515-4686 paulbrzeski@vanpressprinters.com %MAIL BARRY VANPRESSPRINTERS COM .O PHONE CALLS PLEASE 7E THANK ALL THOSE WHO ARE INTERESTED IN THIS POSITION HOWEVER ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED

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Landscaping Sales & Service Opportunities Up To $400 CASH Daily

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F/T & P/T Outdoors. Spring / Summer Work. Seeking Honest, Hard Working Staff. www.PropertyStarsJobs.com

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HOME SERVICE GUIDE PLUMBING & HEATING

Heating System Service Special

• Edging

• Hedge Trimming / Pruning

Only $89 including free hot water tank service!

• Aeration / Power Raking

• Pressure Washing

• Trimming

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Insured / WCB

Mike Favel • 604-341-2681 TRADES, TECHNICAL

WAREHOUSE WORKER / DRIVER

We are an industry leader of building products, located in Surrey, and we are growing. Top notch warehouse worker / driver with a positive attitude with willingness to learn and ability to do heavy lifting is required for immediate start Monday-Friday. The team is hard working, the work environment is fast-paced with good people, and the beneﬁts are excellent. If you have class 5 DL, are dedicated, have leadership ability and are looking for good solid employment send your resume: Fax: 604-513-1194 Email: jobs@westcoastmoulding.com

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

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ELECTRICAL

FENCING

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MOVING & STORAGE

15% SENIORS DISCOUNT A+ Rating with BB Bureau

AFFORDABLE MOVING

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

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

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MIRACLE MOVING Licensed - Bonded - Fully Equip. Residential Commercial, 1-3 Men BIG OR SMALL MOVES Start $45/hr ~ All size trucks Free estimate/Senior Discount www.miraclemoving.ca

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POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

.Brothers Moving 604-720-0931

Power Washing, Gutters, Windows, Maintenance, Res/Comm. Lic/Ins’d. Free Est. Call Dean 604-839-8856

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

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS ARBUTUS ROOFING & DRAINS Ltd We specialize in: F Shingle Roofing F Flat Roofing F Re-Roofing & Roof Repairs Residential / Strata

604 - 259 - 2482

Exterior Summer Special 10% Off FREE Estimates (604)720-1390

www.arbutusroofing.com

Richmond

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

Painting Serving Richmond since 1988 ✷ Quality workmanship at low prices. ✷ Free Estimates

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

HELP WANTED

HANDYMAN CONNECTION HANDYMAN CONNECTION Handyman Connection - Bonded -Renovations - Installations Repairs - 604.878.5232

HELP WANTED

Kids and Adults Needed

26 Years Serving Rmd. Residential & Commercial Clean Courteous Service FREE ESTIMATES

Running this ad for 10yrs

Call Roya 604-247-3710

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

Boundaries

#1 AAA Rubbish Removal

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PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299

or email us at circulation@richmondreview.com Number of Papers

14302311 Lucas Rd, Minler Rd, Mirabel Crt 14302281 6000 Blundell Rd 14302273 Carmel Rd, Cathay Rd, Chemainus Dr, Clearwater Dr, Gate, Colbeck Pl, Rd 14302323 Cantley Rd Colville Rd 14302320 8000 Blk of no 2 Rd 14304050 Juniper Dr, Gate, Whiteoak Dr, Gate 14304072 Gilbert Cres, Neil Pl, Woodwards Pl 14304053 Rekis Ave, Gate, Romaniuk Dr, Pl 14304057 Haddon Crt, Haddon Dr, Pl, Mytko Cres 14401646 Mortfield Gate, Ryan RD, Crt, Cres, Pl 14402532 Mowbray Rd , Whelan Rd 14402434 Ash St, Glenacres Dr, Glenbrook Crt, Dr 14402442 9000 Blk of Garden City Rd, Pigott Rd 14402440 Heather Pl, Pinewell Cres Saunders Rd 14500454 Sunnybank Ave, Sunnycroft Rd, Sunnydene Rd 14500433 Aspin Crt, Dr, Pl, Brandys Pl 15101184 Sealord Rd, Sealord Pl 15101110 Seagrave Rd, Seaton Crt, Pl, Rd, Seavale Rd 14702355 Seacliff Rd, Seahaven Dr, Pl, Seamount Rd, 14702347 Seahurst Pl, Seahurst Rd, Seaward Crt, Gate, Seaway Rd, Steveston Hwy 14701424 Seacrest Rd, Seaham Cres

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Joe 604-250-5481

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.

PETS

A-1 Painting Company - Interior / Exterior 20 years exp. Summer Special 10% off (604)723-8434

Ronaldo’s Painting Insured/WCB/Free Estimates Ronaldo, 778-881-6478 Visa/Mastercard

LOCAL PLUMBER $45 Service Call Plumbing, Heating, Plugged Drains. Mustang Plumbing 778-714-2441

604-244-9153

BRO MARV PLUMBING Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 551

GARAGE SALES

736

TRANSPORTATION

FLEA MARKET

845

~ SUNDAYS ONLY ~ 6 am to 4 pm

Cambie Spring Swap Meet SATURDAY May 23rd,10am-1pm Cambie Community Centre

12800 Cambie Road Ph: 604-233-8399

MULTI-UNIT GARAGE SALE 7251 Minoru Blvd. Richmond

RICHMOND

8151 Lurgan Road Sat May 23, 8am-4pm Proceeds to R.A.P.S Tools, books, closets, large ladders, clothes, etc.

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

TRETHEWEY @ MACLURE AVE

Phone 604-859-7540

HOMES FOR RENT

RICHMOND. Spacious newly reno’d 3 bdrm rancher, 4 appls, wall-towall, blinds, cov patio, storage, garage, prkg, fenced. $1650/m. N/P. Avial immed. 604-833-2103

Abbotsford Exhibition Park

No Early Birds

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

RENTALS

ABBOTSFORD

North side of building.

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

Wanstalls Tactical & Sporting Arms

Purebred CAIRN TERRIER Pups Shots, dewormed. $800. House pets. 604-854-1978, 604-807-5204

Sat. May 23rd 9am - 1pm

PLUMBING

Call today to set up an appointment 604-467-9232

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

Moving Sale 6771 Dunsany Place Sat. May 23, 9 - 3pm & Sun. May 24, 9 - Noon

Brads Junk Removal.com. Same Day Service. Affordable Rates! 604.220.JUNK (5865)

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Have Unwanted Firearms?

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

Rain or Shine.

CALL FOR A FREE IN HOME ESTIMATE

Rona Building Centre 7111 Elmbridge Way Richmond, BC

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MISC. WANTED

Have unwanted or inherited firearms in your possession? Don’t know how to dispose of them safely and legally? Contact Wanstalls and we will come and pick them up and pay you fair value for them. Wanstalls has been proudly serving the Lower Mainland firearms community since 1973. We are a government licensed firearms business with fully certified verifiers, armorers and appraisers.

PETS

Furniture, China, Tools Sports, Lawnmower & Kids stuff.

WE GUARANTEE no-hassle Service Backed by Professional Installation and our no-nonsense Home Improvement Warranty

WINDOW CLEANING

A & B WINDOW CLEANING QUALITY WORK - BEST RATES Work Safe / Insured. 604-202-3893

****EPIC GARAGE SALE***** 10340 ODLIN RD, RICHMOND We are moving! 40 yrs of “stuff”; items that span generations! Sat May 23 & Sun May 24, 10 am - 2 pm

2 coats any colour

DBathrooms DKitchens DCountertop Replacement DEntrance Doors DFrench Doors DSiding DSundecks DLaminate Floors DEnclosures DCeramic Tile DCustom Mouldings DReplacement Windows DInterior Painting

RUBBISH REMOVAL

604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

Papers are delivered to your door. No need to insert flyers either! Deliver 2x week, Wednesdays and Fridays, right in your neighbourhood. Call our circulation department for information.

Route

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Call Bob 604-277-6576

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

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Mr. Side Walk Power Washing Sidewalks, Driveways, Patios Strata, Comm. Res. 604-802-9033

STEFANO PAINTING

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

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

IN FIND IT THE CLASSIFIEDS

PRESSURE WASHING

SPECIAL SUPER SALE Gutter windows skylights siding for $375. (under 2500sf) We use soap WCB Insured.............604-861-6060

ABBA MOVERS & DEL Res/comm 1-5 ton truck, 2men fr $45. SENIOR DISCOUNT.Honest, bsmt clean up. 25yrs Exp. 24hrs/7days 604-506-7576

AWARD WINNERS Hedges, trees, gardens, lawns. A & B Landscaping (604)202-3893

Tons of young womens clothes, misc household items, girls softball batting nets, etc.

. Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 .Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

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RENOVATIONS, Bathroom/Kitchen Remodeling, Drywall, Tiles. Free estimates. 604-518-8460.

GARDENING

Saturday, May 23rd, 9 am - 3 pm 9051 Ryan Place

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

HANDYPERSONS

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

GARAGE SALES MOVING SALE

604-537-4140

CHECK CLASSIFIEDS

VECTOR RENO’S

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SUNDECKS

Richmond

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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$45/Hr

A & B GUTTERS Gutter Cleaning & Repairs. Quality Work. Best rates. 604-202-3893

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PLUMBING

www.affordablemoversbc.com

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Specializing in all interior & exterior home renovations & additions Call 604-690-3327

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Brad 778-552-3900

604-275-3158

IMPROVEMENTS

Plumbing * Heating * Electrical * Carpentry * Painting * Tiling All Types of Home Renovations, Maintenance or General Repairs around the house Guaranteed, with Free Estimate www.westwindhome.ca Fully Licensed, Insured, WCB

advertise in the Home Service Guide Call 604-247-3700

GARDENING

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CEDAR FENCE INSTALLATION

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

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HOME

Call George 778 886 3186

email: adcontrol@richmondreview.com

and I’m a Nice Guy!

S&S Landscaping

PERSONAL SERVICES

PLUMBING/HOME IMPROVEMENTS

• Residential / Commercial • Complete Fertilizing Programs • Rotary / Reel Cutting

RENOVATIONS

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LAWN SERVICE

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

604-868-7062

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Sarah Smith, director of energy efficiency and conservation for Fortis, with Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie on an Olympia IceBear ice resurfacer at Richmond Ice Centre. The city recently completed extensive mechanical upgrades at Richmond Ice Centre to its ice plant and hot water infrastructure to modernize the systems and increase energy efficiency. The $170,000 upgrade reduces consumption of natural gas to an estimated tune of $40,000 each year. FortisBC contributed $83,000 to the project, resulting in a project payback of just over two years.

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The Overwaitea Food Group’s 100th Birthday Tour came to Save on Foods at Ironwood on Thursday. Activities included a face painter, displays, musicians and a 1915 car. The tour will be visiting 80 communities until the end of August. Garry McLellan photo

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

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