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If Mary wasn’t beaten three times a day, her husband wasn’t happy. She eventually fled the abusive man, and the province, with her five-year-old daughter in tow. Her other two children were taken by the ministry. Starting life anew in Richmond, Mary (not her real name) got a job and enrolled her girl into kindergarten, but ghosts of the past followed her across the country. And the fear of losing her daughter made her extremely anxious any time the child was out of sight. As well, for a time here in $
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the walls coming down.” Resilient Kids is for children in families where a parent has addiction or mental health issues. However, Roz Walls, who organizes the group, says it’s really for any family that feels it has an issue, whether there is a diagnosis or not. The program has been operating in Richmond for a few years as a part of a Strengthening Families run by the Ministry for Child and Family Development and Vancouver Coastal Health. Some families are referred by the MCFD or by school counselors, others are self-referred. The idea to form the group
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came out of a number of focus groups held in Richmond in November 2008 “We asked people in the community what they needed, what has worked for them, what would make their lives better. Out of that came a number of things, one of which was a group for their kids that would build resiliency.” More specifically, parents wanted a place where their kids could get exercise, have fun and learn how to talk about what was happening for them at home. “It’s a very kid-friendly environment. We have a lot of activities, a lot of games.” see Resilient page 4
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Resilient: Kids find their strength Continued from page 1 A game of charades, in the hands of a sensitive counsellor, can be an effective means of unearthing feelings and cultivating empathy, for example. The two main goals of the group are to help children develop emotional literacy; kids who can talk about how they feel have a better chance of getting their needs met. And even if those needs can’t be met, feelings can at least be validated, said Walls. The other goal is to let kids know they are not alone. The kind of stuff that happens in homes in which there is addiction or mental illness is usually not the talk of playgrounds. Children in those situations can experience shame and isolation. They may be reluctant to have friends over if a parent is home sick. Sometime they’ll make up stories to cover up the reality. Some kids will blame themselves for the problem or think they can somehow fix it. But while many of these kids feel alone, clearly they’re not. According to the Canadian Mental Health Association: ❚ Mental illness indirectly affects all Canadians at some time through a family member, friend or colleague. ❚ Twenty per cent of Canadians will personally experience a mental illness in their lifetime. ❚ Mental illness affects people of all ages, educational and income levels, and cultures. ❚ Approximately eight per cent of adults will experience major depression at some time in their lives. Another component of the group is having the parents meet. “Many people with mental illness can parent and parent well, but they need support. If the parent hasn’t claimed the mental illness or addiction, it’s much harder for the child,” said Walls In the group, parents support each other and discuss ways to talk to their kids. “It can be hard to listen to our children express their pain.” Parents may dismiss or argue their child’s feelings, which may help justify the parent’s behavior, but only serves to invalidate the child’s experience, creating an even greater sense of
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Even through games, children can learn how to express themselves and have a better sense of their feelings and who they are and what their needs are. isolation.” Building on the success of Resilient Kids, last spring the ministry has developed a second program specifically for adolescents. Teens, particularly boys, can be tough nuts to crack, but as one youth said, “you should tell people that here, you can say anything.” It’s been a year since Mary’s daughter was in the program and her resilience continues to strengthen, which is a good thing; she’s going to need it. Last June, Mary’s two older children were, as Mary tells it, “dumped on her doorstep.” At 18 and 20, they were no longer the responsibility of the ministry. Her 20-year-old son, who just got out of jail for yet another assault, lives primarily with his girlfriend, but her daughter, who has fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, is at home. “Nine years ago, I wasn’t good enough. Now they give them back to me completely messed
up. They’ve been in 28 different homes. They have no life skills. They can’t clean up after themselves. I have to teach her (older daughter) to walk again at 18. “They took them away to give them a better life, instead they just felt abandoned. My son ran away at age 12 because he was being abused. He was missing for three weeks, so I flew into town. I found him in five minutes. Nobody was looking.” Clearly, Mary has her work cut out for her. But if there is one bright light, it’s seeing the resilience grow in her 12-year-old daughter. And if it can grow in her, it can grow in them all. “I never prepped myself or educated myself to deal with something like this, but I love them to pieces. I’m there for them.” For more information about Resilient Kids and the adolescent program Life Lessons call 604-207-2511 (ex. 232).
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Continued from page 1 If called into use for a car fire, the extinguishers will cool down a car enough to allow someone to get in there and carry out a rescue, without the fear of it reigniting. “I would shoot it directly at the fire, not at the base like other extinguishers,” explained Cpl. James Lunny, after pulling one unit from the trunk of a patrol car. “Also, it can be used many times, unlike regular ones that can’t once the seal has been broken. “It’s also non-toxic, so we can also use it to spray someone down before they jump into a fire to save a life. Although that’s not something we would recommend, for obvious reasons.”
The current Winter Festival of the Arts is testament to the vibrancy of Richmond’s arts scene. The festival has drawn attention to the many artistic endeavours in our community from a Scottish dance class to a professional theatrical production of Great Expectations. To celebrate the colour and creativity this city the Richmond News’ next edition will be dedicated entirely to the local arts scene. It will look at the impact the arts have on a community as well as issues that impact the arts. It will features columnists who are working in arts community as well as shows and projects that bring the city’s artist soul alive. Watch for it Feb. 23.
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City against port marina The City of Richmond wants Port Metro Vancouver (PMV) to apply for rezoning to build a $13 million marina — despite it having little power to stop the federal entity from going ahead with its proposal. PMV has invited the city to comment on the plan by Bastion Development and the Musqueam Indian Band to build a marina and boatyard on the PMVowned Richmond Island in the north arm of the Fraser River. But it also advised earlier this month that, in light of the Canada Marine Act, it will be handling all development reviews and will not be submitting any applications to the city. At this week’s city council meeting, local environmentalist Michael Wolfe expressed concerns over the 170-berth marina, saying there would be a loss of some of the area’s most highly productive and diverse habitat and that added noise and toxins
would pollute the water. City council said it wouldn’t endorse the project and has asked staff to contact PMV, requesting it submits a formal rezoning application for the site.
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Terra Nova Rural Park will soon be the home of six decorative benches, after city council approved plans to spend $50,000 on the pieces of “public art.” Six Lower Mainland artists have been commissioned to come up with innovative ideas for the benches, costing $7,500 each.
Calling all artists The City of Richmond is calling for nominations for the third annual Richmond Arts Awards. The program is designed to recognize the achievements in, and contributions to, the arts by Richmond residents, artists, educators, organizers and business leaders.
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Man claims CT scan exposure was harmful A Richmond man claims he was overexposed to radiation during a CT scan at Abbotsford Regional Hospital. In a civil claim filed in B.C. Supreme Court, Randy Kroeplin says he was placed in the scanner at the hospital on March 19, 2009. He says the scan appeared to stop halfway through the scan and he was left in the scanner for about 25 minutes. The scan commenced again and was finished about four minutes later. “As a result of the CT scan, the plaintiff was exposed to an unnecessary amount of radiation,” says the suit. Kroeplin, who works as a nurse, says he suffered injuries to the skin and underlying tissues, organ damage and radiation sickness.
He’s seeking general and special damages and wage loss. Kroeplin claims a technician identified in court documents only as “John Doe” was negligent in that the scan was not performed in accordance with the standards of a reasonably competent technician. The Fraser Health Authority was negligent in failing to adequately train the technician and failed to maintain the scanner, he says. General Electric Canada was negligent in that it failed to design and manufacture the CT scanner to provide safety features that would prevent overexposure to radiation, says Kroeplin. No statement of defence has been filed. The defendants could not be reached. A civil claim contains allegations that have not
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Scans may be the canary Recent news that CT scans in three B.C. communities were read by radiologists who were either unqualified or who made substantial errors despite qualifications is deeply concerning. Never are we more vulnerable than when waiting on a diagnosis. The radiologists who interpret scans of our bodies literally have information in their hands that can mean the difference between life and death. Most of us will never know how good or bad our health professionals really are. Shopping around is not really an option in our strained public system, so we are left with little choice but to trust what we are told. It’s crucial that that trust be well placed. Medicine, like any profession, is subject to human frailties. The recent problems, however, point to more than a few isolated errors; they suggest a serious systemic flaw. The review being undertaken by the health ministry is intended to help to explain what went wrong. To do that effectively, it must extend beyond the particulars of these individual cases — and perhaps even beyond the field of radiology. If someone can get a job interpreting CT scans without the proper credentials, is it not possible underqualified individuals have slipped through the cracks in other areas? The review should consider whether the College of Physicians and Surgeons — which oversees doctors’ qualifications — has adequate safeguards in place across the board. It is no exaggeration to say our lives depend on their conclusions. — North Shore News
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The Editor: Re: “Sex act caught at parlour,” News, Feb. 16. While I appreciate the good constables were doing the job they were assigned to, aren’t there higher priorities than policing what body parts a masseuse is allowed to massage? Surely the finite resources of the RCMP would be better focused on tracking down murderers, wife beaters, child molesters and all manner of exploiters who prey upon the weak. While I find the masseuse’s career decisions unadvisable and her customer’s attitude regrettable, they are both consenting adults who, were it not for the constable pulling back the curtain, were doing whatever they were doing discretely and in private. Robert Evans Richmond
Thanks for enlightening letter The Editor: Re: “Think before you spend,” Letters, Feb. 2. I enjoy reading T. R. Murphy, I find his writing very entertaining but when I consider the subject of his writing, the entertainment stops and I am in shock and in disbelief of what appears to go on at the city council. I thank T. R. Murphy for keeping a check and exposing, for all to see, what seems like great mis-management. I challenge the councillors to refute the allegations if they are unfounded. Isabelle Lee Richmond
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Party leadership race lacks vigour The B.C. Liberals have done the smart thing and changed the way of choosing their next leader to ensure all regions of this diverse province have a say in the matter. Unfortunately, it appears the NDP won’t be doing that and instead will be using the one member-one vote method, which was once trendy but which now can create more problems than it solves. The method of choosing political leaders has varied over the years. For decades, the preferred option was a delegated convention, which saw people – often committed party loyalists and activists – elected by fellow party members in their ridings to attend a convention to vote for a new leader. I’ve had the good fortune to have attended several exciting – even historic – delegated leadership conventions over the years, and frankly, they can be riveting events. I covered the 1983 Progressive Conservative convention in Ottawa, where Brian Mulroney defeated Joe Clark in an electrifying contest that captivated the nation (I was working for the old and now defunct Columbian newspaper, based in New Westminster). On the last ballot, as it became apparent Clark was about to lose power, I noticed everyone had pretty much deserted him. He sat with a knot of supporters in the stands of the old Ottawa Civic Centre. I sat behind him,
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and watched the bedlam below as Mulroney took over his party. A year later, the B.C. NDP met in the PNE Agrodome to pick a successor to Dave Barrett. It went five ballots, before an obscure Vancouver Island MLA – Bob Skelly – emerged the winner because two top candidates (Dave Vickers and Bill King) could not support each other, and so allowed an unexceptional candidate to sneak up the middle. But the best leadership convention in B.C. history may have been the 1986 convention in Whistler, where Bill Vander Zalm was chosen to succeed Bill Bennett as leader of the Social Credit party. There were 12 candidates in that race, which meant 12 hospitality tents, 12 open bars and 12 barbecues open for a week at the end of July. Vander Zalm was picked after several ballots in the sweltering convention centre, and the seeds of the destruction of the political dynasty were sown. The conventions that picked Mike Harcourt, Gordon Campbell, Glen Clark and Ujjal Dosanjh were far less dramatic. Campbell was the first B.C. leader chosen by the
one member-one vote system, and frankly it was a rather lifeless, limp affair. The NDP recently made the switch to the same system, and one has to wonder whether the party is having second thoughts. While there were flaws with the delegated system (i.e. the disastrous choice of Skelly), it was a system that could breathe enormous energy and excitement into a political party. By contrast, the one member-one vote system focuses on the initial excitement of signing up members, but doesn’t sustain that excitement. As well, the system is open to manipulation, as one particular community or constituency can swamp everyone else through mass sign-ups. This practice would also increase the odds of fraud. By moving to a regional, weighted system – in which all party members do indeed get to cast a ballot, but in which that ballot is counted at the local riding level, and not as part of a province-wide pool – the B.C. Liberals have taken a significant step away from the pure one member-one vote system, and have inched closer to the old delegate system. Hopefully, the NDP will get to the same spot. The pendulum may be swinging back to the old days, which may be a rare bit of good news for our political system. Keith Baldrey is a reporter with Global BC.
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ONE YEAR LATER: OLYMPICS LEAVE A LASTING LOCAL LEGACY This week marks the one year anniversary for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Where we all adopted the phrase …Go Canada Go!
And the best way to get there is the Canada Line. Now almost two years in operation, the rapid transit service has far exceeded ridership expectations.
The world came to British Columbia and we gave them one of the most popular sports events of all time.
Its popularity was already growing when the Olympics arrived, and it soon became an integral part of getting visitors and residents to the pavilions and world-class sporting events.
And nowhere has the Games left such a lasting legacy than in Richmond. Two projects, I had the pleasure of being involved with from start to finish, from inception to up and operating successfully are the Richmond Oval and the Canada Line. The Richmond Oval stands as a monument to B.C. sports. With its majestic roof made from pine beetle wood, this breathtaking river front venue and its Spirit Square park… offers Richmond a place to come together, compete and get active. Whether it's the two Olympic-sized ice rinks, the indoor soccer fields, personal training or meeting and event spaces, there's something for everyone at the Oval.
It's been a year since the world came to British Columbia, a great opportunity to reflect on the legacy of the 2010 Games. But it's also a chance to look to the future. A new year to move forward, carrying the spirit of those 17 days in 2010, sharing and renewing our common bonds, enjoying the diversity in our communities and the growth my riding now enjoys. The future has never looked brighter!
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Steveston abuzz with growing coffee culture BY MICHELLE HOPKINS
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If Vancouver is Hollywood North, then Steveston is Seattle North. In the past decade, Steveston has become synonymous with a growing coffee culture. From its humble beginnings, when the only coffee purveyor besides the restaurants was Timothy’s Ice Cream, the Steveston Coffee Company was at the forefront of a revolution, of sorts. Little did owner Steve Tarczali know when he opened his coffee house more than 14 years ago, that he soon would find himself in the midst of a coffee explosion. “There was nothing like Steveston in the Lower Mainland when I opened in 1997,” said Tarczali. “I liked that Steveston was one of the oldest communities and that it was a shipping hub. “Certainly, there wasn’t a coffee culture either.” The java ethos really took wings in the late nineties south of us and crept it s way north in the nineties. By then, Starbucks was making quite a splash. Coffee houses were sprouting up at unheard of rates. As the U.S. started buying into the coffee craze, java became much more than your regular dip coffee. Today, there’s a dizzying choice of specialty coffees to choose from — Americana, latte, Cappuccino, Frappuccino, caramel Macchiato — the
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Khatami: ‘It’s about going back to traditional times’ Continued from page 17 a cup of coffee,” said Tarczali. Khatami, who came onto the scene three years ago, agrees. “I have a loyal clientele and I can tell you their names, what they drink and when they come in,” he said as more than one client stops to say “Hi.” “Sitting and chatting over a cup of great coffee is a real social pastime and I have seen many friendships happen between my regular customers.” “Besides the coffee houses, there are 16 places in Steveston to get coffee,” said Khatami. “All of us have lots of regulars and we all do things a little differently and that’s good.” Although most of his competitors offer Wireless Internet, Khatami staunchly refuses.
“At Bean & Beyond it’s about going back to traditional times when people actually sat face-to-face and had a real conversation … if I brought in the Internet, that would change,” he said as he sweeps his arms to show all the groupings of clients deep in discussion. So, although fishing still attracts record numbers to this historic village, the coffee culture draws hordes of visitors and locals to the nearly dozen coffee houses — all of which are creating quite a splash in Steveston. All of the cafes have elevated the status of the humble cup of java, while furnishing its locations for relaxed conversation. For a full listing of coffee houses in Steveston, visit Tourism Richmond online at www.tourismrichmond.com.
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Today, it is home to more than 50 restaurants and cafes — all within about eight square blocks. The explosion of restaurants shouldn’t come as a surprise, said Jim van der Tas, owner of the Blue Canoe Waterfront Restaurant. “Steveston is a Mecca … we are situated in a gorgeous, natural environment on the waterfront,” said van der Tas. “It’s easy, walking access to all the restaurants and most of the parking is free.” Visitors can have dinner at Tapenade Bistro, go to Gudrun Tasting Room for drinks and then head to Blue Canoe for late night drinks — all without having to drive, he added. Van der Tas also believes peo02189491
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Steveston: Easy access to waterfront led to area’s success Continued from page 19 “It’s still fairly quiet and quaint and traffic isn’t too bad along Moncton Street.” It also helps that Steveston is blessed with fresh local seafood and produce, Zanikos added. One of the landmark eateries is the Steveston Bakery. Every day, customers flock for owner/chef Hemant Rao’s homemade soups and sandwiches combination. On any given weekend, when the sun is shining, cyclists from across the Lower Mainland can be found here. Rao opened his bakery/bistro in 1989. At the time, he said, there were a few casual diners, such as Dave’s Fish and Chips, but no fine dining. “I still love that Steveston has retained its small village, down-home friendliness,” said Rao, who is now serving the secondand some third-generation members of the same families. Another longtime Steveston eatery is the Cannery Café. It used to be a television repair shop and is one of the oldest building in Steveston. For the past two decades, young families, cyclists and locals sit together to enjoy the cannery’s breakfast/
brunch and lunch menus. It’s not unusual for Stevestonites to run into friends here. “In the summer, cyclists from Vancouver love to sit outside on the picnic tables for a muffin and coffee,” said Nick Kollakis, who along with his wife and son have run the café for more than 13 years now. On the wall are historic pictures of Steveston and the café, as well as a number of Hollywood celebrities who have dined here, such as Sally Fields, the late Leslie Nielsen and the cast of the television series, Stargate. For a full listing of all the restaurants and cafes, visit www.exploresteveston.com.
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JESSICA KERR Yoga has something for everyone, which may explain why its popularity has grown in recent years.
“I just floated out of that class.” She says she was attracted to yoga for the element of relaxation, but soon found the ancient practice can offer much more. “Through yoga, people experience benefits such as improved strength, flexibility, focus and
It’s also adaptable — instructors can always suggest modified poses for people with injuries or mobility issues — and there are many different styles. Continued on page 24
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Veggie delights as appetizers JULIE VAN ROSENDAAL As winter lingers and it’s hockey that’s in season, eating on the couch need not mean mindless munching. Every fall when hockey starts up, the TV spends more time on around our house. And in the evenings, watching TV produces an almost Pavlovian desire for snacks. If we’ve just eaten dinner, which is most often the case, this is not a good thing. Nor is an open bag of Cheezies. In an attempt to avoid fattening ourselves up for winter, I’ve tried to multi-task at mealtime, coming up with snacky foods you can eat with your fingers, and that can do double
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2 tbsp. (25 mL) tahini (sesame seed paste) 1/4 cup (50 mL) plain yogurt 2 garlic cloves, crushed juice of 1 lemon (2 to 3 tbsp./25 to 50 mL) 1/2 tsp. (2 mL) cumin salt to taste 2-4 tbsp. (25-60 mL) olive oil
Hummus gets better with a day or two in the fridge, so it’s great to make ahead and dip into all week.
Put the chickpeas, peas, tahini, yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, cumin and salt in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until pureed. With the motor running, drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture is smooth and has the texture you want. If it’s too thick, add a little extra oil, yogurt or water. Taste and adjust seasonings (salt, pepper, lemon juice, tahini) to suit your taste. Serve with fresh or toasted pita chips and fresh vegetables.
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Daily stretching beneficial HELEN VANDERBURG Stretching and flexibility exercises come in many different forms, from yoga to simple stretches. For the best results, you should stretch daily. The beauty of stretching is it can be done anywhere and you don’t need any special equipment. Yoga is a fantastic way to stretch and restore the body. Try attending yoga classes or follow a yoga DVD at home. Here is a simple stretch routine to do each day:
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Seated chest and shoulder stretch: Either standing or seated, take both hands behind your back and interlace the fingers. Lift the arms up until you feel a stretch across the front of the shoulders.
When doing these stretches, take the muscle to a point of mild tension and hold for one minute. Slowly release the stretch and move to the next stretch or the other side of the body.
Continued from page 21 Atherton says the practice of yoga is a holistic approach to health and wellness.
find improvements in your daily life: work, relationships, sports, sleep... . Yoga makes your life better in many ways, on a physical, mental and spiritual level.
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Beavis: Liberal arts education develops skills employers need most
Continued from page 25 that effect the organization as a whole and the direction it is heading. It is true that we need to be fully informed in our area of work, but what is lost in this new ethos is a greater understanding of the world. When I was a young student taking arts administration, we were required to
take psychology courses each year. Many of my fellow students objected, as they didn’t see the value in this, but the program designer knew that courses in accounting, exhibition design, office practices, legal issues, and visual and performing art history made us employable, while the ability to understand the behaviour of others would help us navigate the world
we were entering. Within the past year, various newspaper columnists, radio hosts and book writers have devoted space and thought to the value of adding a course in the humanities into the student’s program of studies. In our very practical world, the liberal arts are often viewed as impractical and dilettantish – how can studying phi-
losophy, music, literature, art and theatre add value to my resume? What this mode of thinking misses is that the skill set provided by this study is precisely what most employers are looking for:the ability to think critically and creatively, the ability (and technical skills) to communicate ideas effectively and to problemsolve.
Visual or cultural literacy is the ability to read the messages that are projected at us through advertising, art, entertainment, the media, etc. Reading, surfing the internet, watching a movie, listening to the community orchestra, taking in the Minoru Chapel Opera series or looking at an exhibition in the gallery, we are learning something about our culture.
The question is, do we take this in passively or interrogate it. The arts convey the values of the era they are created in, and what is normally called “the avant-garde” questions the assumptions underlying those values, helping us to re-imagine the world, hopefully into a better place. Lynn Beavis is director of the Richmond Art Gallery.
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High flying Sockeyes face North Delta to open playoffs The Richmond Sockeyes look more than ready for the sprint that is the Pacific International Junior Hockey League playoffs. After losing just five games in regulation time since September and winning their ninth consecutive game on Tuesday night, the regular season champion Sockeyes will face the North Delta Devils in a best-of-seven quarter-final series which starts Monday night at Sungod Arena. The Sockeyes are 22 points better than the Devils in the Tom Shaw Conference and cruised to 5-0 victory in their most recent meeting last week. That’s hardly comforting for head coach Judd Lambert
who expects to see a much different team. “Look at standings and four of the best five teams record wise in our division,” reasoned Lambert. “It didn’t matter where we finished because we are going to be playing difficult opponents. “I know they had a bunch of guys missing the last time we played them and I’m expecting to see literally an entirely different line-up. It’s going to be a tough series.” What also represents a challenge is the compact playoff schedule PIJHL teams encounter each year. It takes nearly six months to play a 46-game regular season schedule, while three rounds of playoffs and potentially 21 games are completed in five weeks. “We have to be mentally
prepared for the grind of what these playoffs are,” continued Lambert whose team will play four games in six nights next week. “We have a couple of guys who have gone all the way through it before but for the majority it’s unknown territory.” Richmond’s currently win streak was enough to hold off the Delta Ice Hawks for first place. For good measure, the Sockeyes defeated their cross-river rivals one more time in Ladner even though they were hardly firing on all cylinders. Goalie Devin Nijjer made 36 saves and Rudi Thorsteinson scored in overtime to give the visitors a 2-1 victory. The Ice Hawks dominated the final 40 minutes but Nijjer made
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us a game. They also hit the post about five or six times so we got the bounces too and took advantage of our chances.” Games two and three of the North Delta series are scheduled for next Thursday (7:30 p.m.) and Friday (8:45 p.m.) at Minoru Arena.
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Sports Japanese university team among entries for 26th annual Pacific International Steveston Judo excited to have top athletes from Tokyo competing on Sat. Special to the News
Some of the Japan’s best young judo competitors are set to compete Saturday at the Steveston Judo Club’s 26th annual Pacific International Judo Tournament. “The (Japanese) team is the strongest team that has ever come to Richmond from the universities so we are very happy about that and that’s why it’s attracting a lot of judo clubs from across the country,” said Jim Kojima, the club’s vice-president and co-founding member. The Japanese judokas hail from top-ranked Tokyo area universities and will compete against local competitors as well as several clubs from across North America. The invitational tournament will count for Judo Canada regional points for any Canadian judokas hoping to compete in the 2011 Canadian Senior Nationals. Headlining the Japanese team will not be any particular athlete but rather its sensei, Nobuyuki Sato, a twotime judo world champion (1967 and
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We are looking for responsible and accurate applicants. Good eyesight required. Minimum high school diploma. Approximately 20 hours per week at your own convenience.
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Sales
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Trades/Technical
STRUTTA.COM hiring Python Software Engineer. Experience and B.S in Comp. Science a must. 65K per yr/ 37.5 hr wk. E-resume: ben@strutta.com
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We are hiring a Tool & Die Maker for a client in Richmond. Must have metal stamping experience. Please send resumes to ctran@aerotek.com or fax to (604) 293-8090. EOE
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Education
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Music/Theatre/ Dance
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Antiques
RETRO DESIGN & ANTIQUES FAIR 175 tables & booths of fun, fabulous finds for you & your eclectic abode! SUN FEB 20 10-3 Croatian Cultural Center 3250 Commercial Dr, 604-980-3159 Admission: $5
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CELLO CONE BAGS, cello gift bags, wedding, baby & valentine favours, 4 section candy boxes, silk flowers & ribbon. Candy dishes & display dishes & baskets. Cash register 604-277-2545 FREE CATALOGUE 1-800-353-7864 HALFORD’S butcher equipment and supplies, leather, beads, craft kits, animal control equipment + trapping supplies. Order from our new web store and get free shipping until August 31, 2011. www.halfordsmailorder.com
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HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colors Available. Call 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.ca
Musical Instruments
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ALTO SAXOPHONE, Selmer, Mark VI Serial # 199XXX original lacquer, amazing tone, free blowing, all new pads, in excellent condition and highly cherished. $6300 OBO. 604 808 6223
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Boarding
HORSE STALL IN SQUAMISH If you really want to spend time in nature with your horse by the Cheakamus River or close to Starvation Lake then board your darling at Ce-dar Farm in Paradise Valley. Approx 50 mins from the North Shore. Individual stall avail immed $475 mth, boarding incls feeding & cleaning 3 times daily. Ferrier & Vet visits extra. For details pls call 604-898-9101 or email: bioman@telus.net
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Dogs
604-244-9350
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4530 BERNESE MOUNTAIN Puppies. Shots, dewormed. Parents on site. $1200 604-823-0097 BOSTON TERRIER Pups, CKC reg. vet checked, good pedigrees, nicely marked, To view: 604-406-2415 or 1-604-794-3786 CHOCOLATE LAB for stud. 1.5 yrs old, friendly, high qlty proven $500 604-308-8834 CKC REG. Bernese Mtd pups Expected d.o.b. Feb 21 Taking deposits now! $1500. 1-604-758-1828
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Cares! The Richmond News has partnered with the BC SPCA to encourage responsible pet guardianship and the humane treatment of animals. Before purchasing a new puppy, ensure the seller has provided excellent care and treatment of the animal and the breeding parents. For a complete guide to finding a reputable breeder and other considerations when acquiring a new pet, visit spca.bc.ca.
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Business Opps/ Franchises
#1 JANITORIAL FRANCHISE Customers, (Office Cleaning), Training and support. Financing. www.coverall.com 604-434-7744 info@coverallbc.com PAPILLON 2-3 mths, reg B. W. pups, champ parents 2nd shots, microchip $1100. 604-987-9516 PUREBRED LAB puppies Born Dec 25, 2010, 1st shots, dewormed, vet checked. black golden & blond. $550-$650. phone 604-308-4401 or 604-850-9690 SHELTIE PUPS, Reg’d, shots, tatoo, family raised, 4wk pups & 2 older pups. $800. 604-526-1943
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KELOWNA - Upscale Adult Resort 4 Jacuzzi Stes., 6 ½ baths. Salt pool, media room & sauna. Lake, mtn & city views. Private 2 bdrm. res. Fabulous semi-retired lifestyle. Turnkey. $1,549,000. 1-877-762-7831 ClassAct@shaw.ca
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Legal/Public Notices
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS
Notice IS HEREBY GIVEN to creditors and others having claims against the Estate of RICHARD FRIESEN formerly of 219-7591 Moffatt Rd, Richmond, BC, that the particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor at 33535 Huntingdon Rd, Abbotsford, BC, V2S 7Z6 on or before March 7, 2011, after which date the Executors will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executors then have notice. Jody Friesen & Marnie Vinet, Executors
ABSOLUTELY BEST Deal on Market! 1,100 sf rancher, 3 br, 1 bath, 8,600sq ft lot.$339,000. Ron Rudy Mac Realty 604-590-2444
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Roylance also known as George E. Roylance and George Roylance, deceased, formerly of #2-8500 Cook Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1V7 Notice is hereby given to Creditors and others having claims against the estate of George Edward Roylance otherwise known as George E. Roylance and George Roylance, deceased, under Section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor, Patrick George Roylance c/o Pryke Lambert Leathley Russell LLP, Barristers & Solicitors, at Suite 500 North Tower, 5811 Cooney Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 3M1, on or before March 18, 2011, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard only to the claims that have been received. DATED at Richmond, British Columbia this 1st day of February, 2011.
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Vancouver East Side
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Vancouver West Side
BEST BUY on Oak St. Quality built 6 br, 4 bath, potential bsmt suite with sep entry, 2 f/p, 17 yrs old, $1,078,000. 604-727-7908
Aries March 21 - April 19: Four weeks of relative solitude, weariness and quietude begin now. “Relative,”because you’re in one of the luckiest periods of your life until June. Even low energy, seclusion won’t prevent bountiful results. Still, be charitable, reconnect with your spirit, deal with government and institutions, and plan. Crucial relationships confront you Sunday/Monday. Two bonds weaken, three are born. Be diplomatic. This brews: a) a new spiritual, compassionate outlook, or b) a wild romantic attraction that’s nine-tenths fantasy. Grab a legal settlement, investment, or intimacy/commitment. Taurus April 20-May 20: Get ready for rising popularity, social delights, optimism, wish fulfillment, entertainment and light romance! You have something to celebrate. Tackle chores Sunday/Monday. Let a brand new career or prestige project flow away: it has little future growth. Something bigger (and more social) is coming. Relationships offer excitement and good luck Tuesday/Wednesday – relocation, business agreements, friendships, new horizons fill these days. Life dives into deeper realms Thursday to Saturday. Your secret plans might be frustrated, or a “sanctuary” is disturbed. Avoid illegalities! Gemini May 21-June 20: Be ambitious over the next four weeks. You could meet someone in a position of power, authority or fame, whose reactions can affect your life. E.g., in a lawsuit, the judge appears. Romance, pleasure, beauty and creative urges lure you Sunday/Monday. A new intellectual, legal or travel project might begin, but let it pass: it has a short future. Tackle chores and health matters Tuesday/Wednesday. Exciting meetings (and perhaps fractious ones) occur Thursday to Saturday morning. One who cheats (even someone you like very much) will be squelched. Saturday holds secrets: look, think!
1 BR cozy ste quiet Ironwood area $650/mth, shar’d ldry, sep entry, ns np, nr Shell & Williams. 604-813-4025 * 604-248-7580 2 BR large grd lvl, central Rmd $1100 incl util, share wd ns np, 778-898-1449 or 604-821-1449
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1 BR apt, Richmond, on Ackroyd Rd, top flr, avail Feb 16th, ns np $850 + utils. 1-604-703-3527
Family Friendly Complex ½ Month Move in Bonus –
Call for Details! 2 BR & 3 BR suites avail. Immed. and March 1st. Outdoor pool, close to shopping, schools & transit. Heat & ht wtr inc. Small pets ok. (604) 448-0842
2 BR Suits Single. grnd lvl @ 4th & Granville, np, ns, no ldry, refs, priv ent, $850 incl heat/ hydro. couples rent neg. 604-244-7862 FULLY FURNISHED bsmt suite for Rent. 1 bdrm/1 bath, patio, Avail imm. or March 1st, $900 includes all utilities, cable and laundry, sep. entry, N/P or N/S. Call 604.219.9523 to view. RV FOR RENT with nice addition. Avail Feb 15. On private property Tsaw, close beach & bus, $700/mth. Edith 604-943-6397
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Houses - Rent
5 BR (3up & 2 down), 2 kitchen, inlaw suite, 6651 William Rd. ns, np, $2500, now, 604-271-5656 STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN No Qualification Required
ABBOTSFORD - 3262 Clearbrook Road, 3 bedrooms with 2 bedroom legal suite. Only $1,636/m. Low Down. Flexible Terms. (604) 626-9647 (604) 657-9422 www.wesellhomesbc.com
Cancer June 21-July 22: The weeks ahead will be mellow yet excited, you’ll feel understanding and compassionate, yet driven. Now to the end of March, strictly avoid legal hassles (unless the law’s your job, in which case you’re approaching a promotion or burst of good business). You might, if single, toy with making a “prestige marriage” – careful. Focus on children, property, security Sunday/Monday. Don’t start a new investment or research project. Romance calls midweek – sure, answer! Chores or health issues loom Thursday to Saturday noon. A partner/competitor steps on the hem of your ambitious garment. Leo July 23-Aug. 22: The weeks ahead hold mysteries, depths, big investments, commitments, critical health factors, lifestyle changes. Your sexual urge rises to the surface – you could dream of marriage with a sexy someone. Marriage based on lust seldom lasts, so consider if this attraction holds mature love also. (It might!) Sunday/Monday bring errands, casual friends. Don’t start a big paperwork or mail project. Home, kids, property are fine midweek. Pleasure calls Thursday/Friday but, as all week, work or home duties tend to overrule travel, romance, legal affairs in a crucial way. Let duties rule. Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: Chase money Sunday/ Monday. A new work project might be discussed or offered, but it will have a short future, so I wouldn’t bother. Many new opportunities, new horizons, are going to appear over the few weeks ahead – wait for these. Errands, friends, communications, details and paperwork flow easily and successfully Tuesday/Wednesday. Obstacles centre on your home, security, real estate or family Thursday to Saturday morning. A partner or more casual relations are growing volatile (to late March). This can bring anger – or love! All week, finances meet communication obstacles.
Suites/Partial Houses
1 BR bsmt, large living room, suit student or prof. ns, $700incl utils, Blundell & #3, 778-834-0140
Includes heat, hot water, D/W, Outdoor pool, gym & visual intercom. On a major bus route. Well maintained landscaped grounds. Move-in bonus. Call for details. rentals@capreit.net
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Richmond
QUIET, CLEAN, large furn’d rm, prkg, np suit mature working adult $500 incl utils/net, 604-277-6002
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Townhouses Rent
STEVESTON 3 br, 1700 sf, 2.5 bath, 2 prkg, 5 appl, gas fp, small pet ok, $1850 Now 604-760-1209
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Scrap Car Removal
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RV’s/Trailers
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Cash for junk cars! $100 to $1000 Ask about our $500 Credit!
2011 CHAPPARAL (Lite) 5th wheel (268RLE) $33,800. 30 ft 3', lrg slide, elect awing, dining table, + many extras. 604-943-0603
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Sports & Imports
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2000 BENTLEY Arnage Royal Blue, Magnolia hide piped blue Totally immaculate, full records, dealership service history. My personal car, I bought it from the chairman of the Florida’s Rolls Royce owners club. 47,000 miles. $48,500 604-966-8300 No dealers 2003 VW Jetta 1.8L turbo, 4 dr, auto, well maintained, exc shape, gray, $7800. 604-980-7872
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★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: A month of work and health concerns starts. Ah, well. Just plod forward. Your energy and charisma surge Sunday/Monday – and it might look like a new romance will spark – but this particular attraction has little future. Be patient: life’s bringing Libra singles a surprising gift – soon, soon. (Perhaps after an impending breakup.) Chase money, call clients, purchase items Tuesday/Wednesday – all’s smooth, fine. Short trips, communications, errands, casual friends, paperwork fill Thursday to Saturday morning – but not peacefully Thursday. A partnership or opportunity might hit a deep snag. Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: Romance, creative surges, speculative urges, pleasure and beauty fill the weeks ahead – you’re on a winning streak! Still, lie low Sunday/Monday. Rest, contemplate. A domestic or property project (and a “mad love” urge, or a therapy idea) might begin, but it will go nowhere, so let it slip away. Your energy, charisma and effectiveness soar Tuesday/Wednesday! Go forth, impress people, start important projects, ask favours. Shop (and chase money, if so inclined) after 4 p.m. Thursday into Friday, not earlier. All week, workplace communications face obstacles: don’t dismiss pleas. Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: The weeks ahead emphasize home, family, security, property. You’re on the verge of big expansions, big luck (especially in schooling and creative matters) and perhaps big romance – so it’s natural that you will end certain approaches, projects and relationships, in order to let new ones in. Do that now, this week, especially Thursday/Friday (and somewhat March 3 to 5). Happiness and hopes fill Sunday/Monday. Retreat from the bustling fray to handle important matters (e.g., admin. chores) Tuesday/Wednesday. Your energy rises late week: pick where you’ll stand (in life).
Cleaning
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Concrete
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8075 2006 HONDA civic 2 dr coupe, 5 spd, air, pwr, exc cond 114 k, serviced. $9900 604-760-3667
Blinds & Draperies
BLACKOUT DRAPES. Cut light 100%. Save energy. Dampen sound. Innovative fabric in 42 colors. Free est. 604-506-6230
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Warehouse/ Commercial
LADNER CORE Comm 400-4000 sqft. Short/long term. lancemcc@eastlink.ca 604-240-9340
Sports & Imports
2008 RAV4 Toyota limited, one owner, 4 cyl, 37,800 kms, black, excellent condition, loaded, $24,900. Call 604-999-7373.
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Shared Accommodation
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Include heat, hot water, Close to D/W, gym proximity & visual intercom. Close to U/GSkytrain. parking & storage avail. major shopping. Near transit/Skytrain & shopping. Close to City Hall.
Surrey
#48-15020-66A AVE, SURREY Senior Strata Complex, 55+, 2 BR Cottage, 2 bth, new appls, all reno’d, new roof, storage, $195 maint. per mo. incls elect & heat, $260,000 obo. 604-572-0036
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: Estate of George Edward
North Delta
Apt/Condos
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Houses - Rent
STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN ● No Qualification - Low Down ● NEW WEST- 1722-6th Av 2 bdrm HOUSE w/1 suite 2 f/p,Long term finance, new roof, RT-1..$1,288/M SURREY- 6297 - 134 St. Solid 5 Bdrm HOUSE w/2 bdrm suite on 1/4 acre, needs TLC.... $1,688M CHILLIWACK - 9557 Williams, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, cozy HOUSE on 49x171’ lot, excellent investment property in heart of town..... $888/M Call Kristen today (604)786-4663 www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca
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