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Tory candidate steps down after financial woes revealed Saip claims finances were disclosed before nomination Dale Saip, the newly-chosen Conservative candidate for DeltaRichmond East, stepped down Thursday afternoon in the wake of revelations that he’d twice sought creditor protection in B.C. Supreme Court’s bankruptcy court, including a 1993 bankruptcy and a 2005 creditor proposal. Saip said he stepped down after the Conservative Party called him to question about a Vancouver Sun story Wednesday that outlined his financial problems, problems he said he fully disclosed to the party before they accepted his nomination. “My challenge in all this was I gave them all the information they needed. It was their job to do what you did yesterday and then come back to me and ask me questions or say “you’re not the guy.” Instead they let me go through this whole thing and I stand up on the stage with my

kids and my family and now today I am going to walk away from it.” Conservative Party spokesman Fred DeLorey issued a one-line statement that was more targeted at Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff. “If Michael Ignatieff is successful in forcing an unnecessary election, Dale Saip will not be a our candidate in Delta – Richmond East,” he said. Saip, who had hoped to replace longstanding Tory MP John Cummins, filed a creditor proposal under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act in 2005 after owing the federal government nearly $90,000 in back taxes. The case was resolved two years ago after a third party agreed to pay $50,000. But the Canada Revenue Agency continues to have two outstanding tax claims on all of see Saip page 4

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Rev. Grant Ikuta carefully holds a crane that, in Japanese culture, symbolizes hope. The association stemps from folklore that said if you fold 1,000 cranes your wish will come true. The minister of the Steveston Buddhist Temple said he felt compelled to help the Japanese following the earthquake. To help, the temple is holding a 12-hour vigil/prayer/chanting session on Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 4360 Garry St. As part of the vigil, people will be asked to participate in the folding of 1,00 cranes in the hopes that the nuclear disaster will not escalate. For information, see story on page 6.

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Richmond City Hall will have its lights turned off during the hour. The City urges Richmond residents to do their part as well. Richmond came 16th out of 71 cities and towns in the province last year in energy saved, but it couldn’t have been worse then Richmond’s showing the year before — coming second last to only New Westminister. In 2009 Richmond saved 0.3 per cent of energy on Earth Hour, but last year saved eight times that at 2.4 per cent, beating out cities like Vancouver, White Rock, Victoria, Surrey and Burnaby. see Awareness page 7

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on this day March 25 1807 – The Slave Trade Act becomes law, abolishing the slave trade in the British Empire.

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CORRECTION: Money raised from Sunday’s Walk for Japan in Steveston will go towards helping the fishing village of Onagawa rebuild. An earlier story reported that the money would go to the Japanese Red Cross.

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Takes a community to find a parrot sage on Craigslist. The next day Taylor received an email from Richmond resident March 13 was a fateful day for Rhonda Dillon, a parrot owner Leanne Taylor’s pet parrot Milo herself and volunteer at Greyhaven who decided to spread his unclipped Exotic Bird Sanctuary. Dillon offered wings and fly away from his to drive around Burkeville with her Burkeville home, never to return. own parrot Cooper, hoping the two And unbeknown to Taylor, Milo’s birds would communicate. escape would reveal a com“We share this kind of munity of parrot owners that camaraderie when it comes spans the continent. to these birds,” said Dillon. It was Sunday afternoon “What compels me mostly and, as it happened to be, is if I lost my own, I would Taylor had scheduled the hope the rest of the parrot two year-old Milo for a wing community would come clipping for the upcoming and look,” Dillon added Tuesday. However, Milo, an when asked what comAfrican Grey parrot, was pelled her to help Taylor. Missing Milo resting on Taylor’s shoulders For nearly two weeks when she opened the door to now Dillon has spent extra let her dog outside — and in time on her commute to that moment he was gone. and from work in Marpole to look “At first it was beautiful to watch and listen for Milo. She even helped him but then I was like ‘Milo, my list Milo on a North American sweetheart, come back,’” recalled website for lost and stolen parrots Taylor. — www.911parrotalert.com. Taylor, 38, and her family spent Milo’s disappearance had one hours trying to locate Milo’s cries woman from Illinois calling Taylor to but eventually they disappeared into give advice on finding him. the evening. She contacted the neigh“I think it’s fantastic. The fact that bours, posted missing leaflets around across North America people can Burkeville, and wrote an online mespost online,” Taylor said. The woman BY GRAEME WOOD Special to the News

suggested putting Milo’s large cage and some food in the backyard along with some recognizable objects. Because Taylor has red hair it was suggested she put a red item on the roof to trigger Milo’s memory should he fly over the home. Taylor, a former animal rescuer from her university days, recalled the first time she met Milo at a breeder’s home. “Milo was the most friendly. . . . He hopped up on my finger and bent down and wanted me to scratch him. So I was like ‘cool!’” Milo understands about 25 phrases, Taylor said. Among them, he always says “Good morning” to each family member by name and peculiarly suggests that “the toast burning” on rare occasions. When Taylor lets the dogs out, Milo encourages them to, “Go pee, hurry up.” To date, there have been no sightings of Milo. Dillon said parrots can be found weeks after they disappear. It’s possible someone has taken the bird in or Milo is surviving off of seeds and critters. But it’s also possible the elements or natural predators could have handed Milo a lesser fate as well, Dillon said. If you see Milo contact leannetaylor@me.com.

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Teen nailed for skimming cards at Petro-Can A solemn-looking 16-year-old youth was sentenced to 18 months’ probation in a Richmond courtroom Wednesday for skimming credit cards and passing the information to his adult accomplice. Four large financial institutions said the combined losses from the skimming scheme to which they alerted police last year netted $142,000, said a Richmond RCMP spokeswoman. But the youth, whose identity is shielded by law, was paid only “a couple of hundred dollars” for his part in the crime, his lawyer Mitch Foster told Judge Jane McKinnon. The youth, a Grade 10 student, pleaded guilty to skimming 29 credit cards after he was caught on a police surveillance camera at the Richmond PetroCanada gas station where he worked in May 2010. Two other charges against him were stayed. Prosecutor Joanna Medjuck said the youth was approached by a friend who put him in contact with the adult and he succumbed to peer pressure to make some easy money. Richmond RCMP Sgt. Kate Hansen could not say whether the accomplice is under investigation. She could not say how much of the stolen $142,000 related to the youth’s guilty plea. Medjuck said the youth skimmed the credit cards on a machine the see Youth page 7

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Saip: ‘I disclosed everything’ Saip strongly defended himself in a telephone interview Wednesday evening, saying he had fully disclosed his issues to the Conservative party and did not owe the CRA any more money. “I filled out their application form. I disclosed everything I had going on in my life and I let them know that,” he said. “There were questions and I answered the questions just like I did you, that I had done everything legally and in my power to make it right.” He defended his business skills, saying he “runs a great business” for the Vancouver Giants. “I did everything the way I was supposed to and I am moving on with things,” he SAIP said. “I owe nothing to Revenue Canada other than that on a yearly basis I have to file income tax forms just like you do.” Asked why he thought voters should trust him if he couldn’t keep his financial affairs straight, he said he would “let the people of the constituency decide that. You know what? I deal with a $140 million budget every year (at the school board). I run a very large operation, the most successful hockey franchise in the history of the CHL. I do the things I need to do with the business to make it work. I was the president of the Ladner Business Association for six terms. “I made some accounting decisions back in the day that resulted in me not getting things done the way they should have been done and that reflected on where I ended up.” 03181104

Continued from page 1 Saip’s personal and business property. On Tuesday, Saip, who is vice-president of business development for the Vancouver Giants hockey team, a longtime Delta school trustee and current school board chairman, won the nomination in the riding. He defeated lawyer KerryLynne Findlay 78-66 in a snap nomination meeting called just one week after longtime Conservative MP John Cummins announced he wouldn’t run again. Saip has had other financial problems. In 1993, he declared personal bankruptcy, with more than $340,000 in debt. DALE According to statements in that bankruptcy proceeding, he suffered a series of financial failures, including the cancellation of a joint CanadaChina oriented strand board mill as a result of the Tiananmen Square massacre. In his efforts to cement the deal, Saip met with then-prime minister Brian Mulroney and Ontario’s thenpremier David Peterson, according to the court documents. The bankruptcy, a subsequent messy divorce and custody battle, further financial problems and personal troubles all led to Saip failing to file tax returns or pay income tax or GST on his income as a real estate agent, according to documents Saip’s trustee filed in court in 2005. Revenue Canada began garnisheeing his wages in 2002.

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“The conservatives came to power with the promise of an open government, and in that they lied. It’s probably the most secretive government we’ve had since World War Two.” If Jackaman did get elected, he said he would fight for an open government and represent the people of Richmond “I would be a torn in their side,” said Jackaman. A Richmond NDP nomination race is slated for next week but Jackaman is the first NDP to nominate his services. He doesn’t know of any other candidates that have put their name forward for now. Jackaman is a member of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce and serves on many boards in the Lower Mainland. He is also an army veteran and has run unsuccessfully for the federal and provincial NDP in 2004, 2005 and 2008.

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Rev. Grant Ikuta, centre, with children holding the cranes they made to support victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. The Steveston Budhist Temple will be holding a 12-hour inter-faith vigil starting at 8 a.m. Saturday.

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Watching the horrific scenes of Japan’s earthquake and tsunami, as well as the resulting nuclear disaster, prompted Rev. Grant Ikuta to act. The minister at the Steveston Buddhist Temple wanted to expand on what the temple worshipers did last year for the people of Haiti. “When Haiti had its earthquake last year, we did a six-hour chant for Haiti but it was just our temple members,” said Ikuta, who added the congregation raised $5,000 for the Red Cross Haiti relief work. However, with the sheer scope and magnitude of the Japanese tragedy, Ikuta chose to open up the vigil to all faiths. “Tragedies such as these go beyond race or religion, so I wanted to bring together as many people as possible,” said Ikuta. “At the same time, I want this gathering to be a voice of hope and that people in Japan know that the world cares … what better way than a gathering of different schools and religions.” Thus, Ikuta and his congregation invited leaders of faith groups across Lower Mainland to join them for the Canada Cares — Hands of Faith Come Together for Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief this Saturday, March 26 at the temple, beginning at 8 a.m. The Consul General of Japan, Hideki Ito will make an appearance at 3 p.m. “We have also invited the Steveston United Church, Vancouver Japanese United Church, the Vancouver Anglican Church (through the Christ Church Cathedral) and the Thrangu Tibetan Buddhist Monastery to join us in prayer and chant,” said Ikuta. During the 12-hour vigil/prayer/chanting

session, the attendees will pray for those who have perished or are going through the hardship of having lost loved ones in this devastation. “As part of the vigil, we will be asking people to participate in the folding of 1,000 paper cranes in hopes that the nuclear disaster will not escalate,” he added. Ikuta explained that the significance of the cranes is associated with the bombing in Hiroshima during the Second World War. Sadako Sasaki, a little girl from Hiroshima, developed leukemia from the radiation. Sadako spent her time while in the hospital creating origami cranes, hoping to make 1,000 of them so that her wish of a full recovery would become a reality. “There is an old Japanese folklore that said if you fold 1,000 cranes your wish will come true,” he said. “Sadly, Sadako died before she could complete the 1,000. “However, since that time cranes have become a symbol of peace and it has an especially poignant message for nuclear disasters.” In another classroom there will be a station where people can draw or write a message of hope to the people of Japan. “At a later date, when things have settled down some more, with cooperation from the Japanese government, we are hoping to send these messages to Japan,” added the reverend. Everyone is invited to attend Canada Cares — Hands of Faith Come together for Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief this Saturday, March 26 at the temple, 4360 Garry St. The vigil begins at 8 a.m. and ends at 8 p.m. Donations, big or small, to the Red Cross will be gratefully accepted. For more information or a schedule of events, call 604-277-2323 or visit the website at www.steveston-temple.ca.

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Youth: ‘Generally a good kid’ Continued from page 3 accomplice provided him, then entered the financial information into his own iPod, which was confiscated by police in their investigation. That information was given to the accomplice, who used it to bilk the credit card owners. Foster said his client had no previous record, was a good student and had the support of his family after expressing deep remorse. “He is genuinely embarrassed by the pettiness of (the crime). He had a lot of peer pressure to buy nice things, good clothes.” Foster added the youth’s father became “extremely upset” with him when he was charged. “He’s generally a good kid who made a really stupid mistake,” said Foster. “He’s not likely to do it again.

Judge McKinnon gave the downcast youngster a stern warning while passing sentence. “Do you see your accomplice in the courtroom today?” she asked. He shook his head no. “If the sheriff was to take you through those doors [to jail], do you think your friend would be going with you?” Again, no. She told him he had let down not only his parents, but also the employer of the gas station who hired him. Besides 18 months probation, the youth also was sentenced to 75 hours of community work. If he completes that work within 12 months, he will be allowed to apply to have his probation reduced to 12 months.

Continued from page 1 Townsend believes these events help encourage the public to be more environmentally aware. “It’s done in small steps,” said Townsend. “The vast majority of reducing energy is accomplished one bulb at a time.” And Sears is helping Richmond go green, only with two bulbs at a time. Their locations at Richmond Centre and Sweden Way are selling 2-packs of energy saving light bulbs — Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs — for $4.60, almost half off the original suggested retail price for Earth Hour. All proceeds from the bulbs are going towards the Canadian branch of the World Wildlife Fund, the organizer of Earth Hour. Other Richmond stores that have officially “pledged” their support on Earth Hour’s website is Canadian Tire, Airport Executive Park, St. Edwards Crossing, the Canadian Standards Association Building and the Delta Vancouver Airport hotel. The hotel is also hosting a free candlelit event from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the hotel lobby, which will involve a professional storyteller Melanie Ray, musical performance from Rachael Chatoor. The hotel’s restaurant, Pier 73, will also be serving a special raw fish menu during the hour and serve environmentally sustainable foods for weeks after as well. Earth Hour started in Australia in 2007 and spread worldwide a year later. Last year 128 countries took part, reaching 1.3 billion people, and 10 million Canadians. Head to www.wwf.ca to learn more about Earth Hour.

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outstanding work in the arts. The federal government is also projecting to increase its budget for arts training by $13 million in 2011 through the action plan. “It’s important to see the recognition of the arts,” said Beavis, who said the tax break doesn’t directly impact the gallery, however it attracts kids coming to the gallery and participating in arts programs. But adults still don’t receive any tax credit for the arts, and some are struggling to get their art out to the public eye. That’s why the City of Richmond and the Richmond Arts Coalition is teaming is host the third annual Arts at Work symposium. Arts at Work focuses on the business aspect of art — to market, promote and brand themselves as a business so artists can make a living through their art. It’s open for professional and amateur artists, and costs $55 to attend. Registration for the event happens until Monday, and

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stockpiling in the wake of the March 11 earthquake that damaged Japan’s nuclear reactors. “Some pharmacies are reporting a run on sales of iodide tablets, which can protect the thyroid gland from the impact of being exposed to high-levels of radioactive iodine 131,” said Kendall. “The consumption of iodide tablets is not a necessary precaution as there is no current risk of radiological I131 exposure. Even if radiation from Japan ever made it to British Columbia, our prediction based on current information, is that it would not pose any significant health risk.” The BC Centre for Disease Control also issued a statement this week saying that based on information from the Radiation Protection Bureau there the amounts of detected radiation are negligible. The centre went on to say, “We are expecting very slight increases in radiation, smaller than the normal day to day fluctuations until a week after the reactors are stabilized.”

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Minimum wage raise overdue

ewly minted B.C. Premier Christy Clark brought a long overdue change Wednesday when she announced an increase to the province’s minimum wage. It’s about time, and certainly no credit to the Liberal regime of the past decade that it has taken a new leader to make good on the obvious. In a province where living costs are some of the highest in the country, the current minimum of $8 an hour is woefully inadequate. A person working a 40-hour week at that rate earns less than $17,000 a year. Any individual would have trouble supporting a household on such a meagre sum, let alone one with children. Clark’s plan goes some way to fixing the problem, by bumping up the base in stages — first to $8.75 per hour, then to $9.50 on Nov. 1 and finally to $10.25 on May 1, 2012. This is certainly no panacea for the working poor, but it is a welcome step in the right direction. Businesses will be singing a different tune, however, as they are now faced with three painful jumps in their costs. That’s not Clark’s fault, of course. Had her predecessor raised the rate over the past decade by a modest, predictable sum annually, employers wouldn’t be forced to play catch-up over a few short months. Clark would do well now to take steps to avoid repeating that mistake. Her government should pass legislation, similar to a rule in the Yukon that would ensure the wage keeps pace with inflation. It’s a simple change that could save a great deal of heartache down the road. North Shore News editorial

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ECRA connects community

The Editor, East Richmond Community Association (ERCA) has been providing a very valuable service to the community of East Richmond since 1947. Though the Community Centre has a different name from the Community Association, over the years ERCA and Cambie Community Centre (CCC) have become synonymous. ERCA/CCC strives to provide services and programs that promote community and enhance quality of life of our area’s residents. ERCA has always been exploring ways and means of meeting the needs of its diverse population. This includes being inclusive to everyone from children, adults and seniors. For example, on March 12, we had a very successful Kids Only swap meet. Thirty four vendors and more than 500 guests participated in this event. ERCA is always eager to work with other community partners in serving Richmond. In co-operation with South Arm Community Association, ERCA has been working on the Junior Pen Pals Club. This program encourages children to interact with each other in an educational and recreational setting. Also, ERCA and South Arm have been working together in celebrating the popular South Asian Festival of Vaisakhi. This year a Vaisakhi celebration for Seniors will be held at South Arm on Monday, April 18 from 1 to 3 p.m. Readers can learn more about a variety of other programs, services and community events by calling 604-233-8399. Balwant Sanghera President East Richmond Community Association

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Clark appeasing left and right

So far, so good. In her first week on the job, Premier Christy Clark has displayed an acumen for shoring up party unity. She displayed a deft touch in appeasing both the conservative and liberal quarters of her coalition party and the evidence can be seen in her choices for cabinet and senior staff, as well as some key policies. Appointing Kevin Falcon as deputy premier and finance minister sent a strong signal to the Conservatives in the party that their voices would be heard. Giving key posts to people such as Rich Coleman, Shirley Bond, Mary Polak and Pat Bell reinforced that impression. Clark has put Conservatives in portfolios that include energy, aboriginal relations, solicitor general and the newly created jobs and tourism ministry. Perhaps just as importantly, Clark appointed a federal Conservative as her principal secretary. Dimitri Pantazopoulous, who has a background in polling, is responsible for shaping long-term political strategy. His place in the premier’s office should provide an important link to Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s office. Maintaining good relations with the federal government is vital for Clark, who needs continued federal support for all kinds of infrastructure projects.

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Clark is understandably viewed with considerable suspicion by federal Conservatives, who see her as a thinly disguised booster of federal Liberals. But her moves in structuring both her cabinet and her senior staff should dispel some of those suspicions. Clark’s positions on some key policies should also appease both elements in her party. Her support for the controversial Prosperity mine project near Williams Lake — something she brought up in her first conversation with the prime minister — will gain her support from the rural conservatives. Her decision to raise the minimum wage will please the liberals out there. That move was met with predictable squawking from the restaurant industry, but those complaints won’t resonate over time. If Clark continues to walk the political tightrope without slipping, she will make it difficult for a fringe right-wing party to drain enough votes from her party to allow the NDP to win the next election. Presumably, the biggest threat would appear to be the B.C. Conservative Party, which is close

to recruiting retiring Conservative MP John Cummins as its leader, or at least as a candidate. But Cummins doesn’t have the profile to have much impact outside of his Delta riding. The NDP’s hopes for a bigger boost to the B.C. Conservatives were dashed — for now — when two other retiring Conservative MPs (Stockwell Day and Chuck Strahl) declined to jump into bed with their provincial cousins. In fact, Day strongly voiced it was important the B.C. Liberals stay together, noting any split on the right would lead to an NDP victory. Day carries far more weight with conservatives than Cummins, and his message of unity will likely rule the day (in fact, I wonder whether Clark may recruit him to run for the B.C. Liberals come the next election). The real test of B.C. Conservative strength will come when Clark calls a byelection in VancouverPoint Grey. The riding is part of a federal riding that has shown strong support for federal Conservatives over the years, but if the provincial party doesn’t put up respectable voting results, it will be harder for it gain traction elsewhere in the province. Like I say, so far so good for the new premier. Keith Baldrey is chief political correspondent for Global B.C.

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BCMA application ‘oppressive’ against the BCMA and some individuals members of their executive and board, by making it financially impossible for me to continue. The BCMA is paying the legal expenses of all the other defendants, while I am forced to defend my name and reputation using my personal resources for working as an elected Officer on behalf of the Association. For working honestly to serve the profession and public, I had to resort to the courts to defend my integrity and uphold the honour of the medical profession. I want to appeal to all B.C. physicians to wake up and take ownership of the BCMA by holding their leaders accountable. As physicians, we must remember to first, do no harm. Caroline Wang, MD Richmond

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The Editor, As the BCTF contract is about to expire, I am once again disheartened that teachers are being misunderstood by the public. I am amazed so many people are misinformed about the responsibilities and ‘benefits’ teachers have. 1. As teachers, we are not paid for our time off in July and August. 2. Teachers do not receive extra benefits or income for the work we do for our students and schools, like coaching sports and organizing school events. 3. The hours are not 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Teachers use after-work hours to evaluate

students’ work and plan lessons, etc. 4. Teachers do work on Professional Development days! 5. Teachers face a shortage of resources daily and use our own money to buy supplies for classrooms. There has been an immense amount of negative comments from the public telling B.C. teachers to move to another province if we are unhappy about our salaries. I hope those misinformed individuals will do their homework before they become angry at teachers for stereotypes they have of them. Stephanie Ng Richmond

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The Editor, On March 18, I attended the Diversity Dialogue Conference held at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, hosted by Richmond Multicultural Community Services. The theme was engaging youth in diversity dialogue. When I posed the question of why we even have — as a society — driven ourselves into a situation where such matters need to be discussed and addressed, and how wider systemic issues can be tackled with youth involved, the panelists failed to answer the question and succeeded in side-

stepping it. This is unmediated cowardice as I posed a question of how we can reshape our diversity discourse to transcend the boundaries that are inherent and reinforced in our social, economic and political institutions. We struggle with the intersectional balancing challenge of wanting to allow disparate social groups to make their normative assertions in society while also pushing for a sense of liberal-internationalist collectivity of multiculturalism/integrationism where nuances and uniqueness get drowned out.

We maintain a double standard of prejudice in some aspects of daily life (economic competition) while fighting against it in others (economically detached peer-groups). I was immediately repudiated for not celebrating the success already achieved by youth, despite the fact I have been an active advocate for youth empowerment. I was essentially shamed for asking my question because a panelist believed the status quo is satisfactory and we should be self-congratulating instead of despondent. I don’t advocate for wallowing in pessimism. However, self-congratulat-

ing approaches to toxic social conditions have more than many times empirically led to socially non-progressive inertia and complacency. When authorities are too afraid to go on verbatim about what needs to be done tomorrow, how are we supposed to build inclusive and socially progressive communities if those in leadership roles lack the vernacular to talk about it openly and honestly? We can only high-five ourselves for what was done yesterday for so long, Richmond. Colin Chau Richmond

Japanese disaster resonates in Richmond The Editor, While the world watched as repeated disasters struck Japan, Richmond’s strong ties with the Asian nation have seen impact in our own community. Japanese immigrants have played a vital role in our city’s history since the 1800s. Their roles as boatbuilders, cannery workers and fishermen were integral to the establishment of Steveston’s fishing industry.

Today, Japanese presence in Richmond is still alive with the Kuno Garden (a Japanese- style memorial garden at Garry Point Park), the Steveston Japanese Cultural Centre and Steveston Martial Arts Centre. Numerous street names around the city retain a Japanese influence. Moreover, Japan’s Wakayama City has been one of Richmond’s sister cities since 1973.

The Richmond community has rallied together over the last week to send Japan assistance in the wake of its devastating earthquake. Richmond’s Sister City Committee, Steveston Community Centre and Steveston Rotary Club have united to adopt a fishing village through our sister city in Wakayama. The village selected, Onagawa, was hit espe-

cially hard by the tsunami that followed Japan’s 9.0magnitude earthquake. Of its 10,000 residents, only 3,000 had been located 24 hours after the event. In addition to donation boxes, a fundraising walk on Sunday afternoon raised $80,000. To make a donation or for more information on fundraising efforts, please contact the Steveston Community Society office at 604-718-8094. Japanese citizens in B.C. should contact the Japanese consulate in Vancouver (www.vancouver.ca.embjapan.go.jp/) for assistance related to the emergency in Japan at 604-684-5868 or email earthquake@consuljpnvan.com. The consulate is open Sunday until 5 p.m. Outside of office hours, emergency phone calls will be accepted at 604-684-5868. Tourism Richmond would like to extend its deepest condolences to all community members affected by this terrible tragedy. Ed Gavsie Director of Visitor Partner Services Tourism Richmond 03189292

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Community INVESTING

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By Alice Wong, MP

Crimes … and Punishment

In the five years of Conservative government, new legislation has been introduced increasing penalties for property crimes and street racing (an activity that has had tragic consequences here in Richmond). We’ve also seen the end of conditional sentences – often referred to as “house arrest” – where grievous bodily harm has been done to the victim(s). Our government has introduced new and tougher laws to combat organized crime, and violent bike and youth gangs. We’ve given our law enforcement professionals the financial, human, and technological resources required to fight “identity theft”. We’ve strengthened our DNA data bank to protect Canadians from violent offenders and we’ve eliminated the practice of giving “2 for 1” credit to convicted criminals for the time

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they served in custody prior to sentencing. If they do the crime – they do the time. Despite opposition from the Liberals and the NDP, we’ve addressed safety concerns for our youth by increasing the age of protection for sexual activity from 14 to 16 years, and by increasing penalties for drug and alcohol-impaired driving. At the time of this writing, I don’t know whether Canadians will be forced into another election that no one, save a few opportunistic politicians, seems to want. What I do know, however, is that if there is an election, I am going to be proud to stand beside this government’s record for ﬁghting crime and protecting Canadians. Alice Wong, MP for Richmond Parliamentary Secretary for Multiculturalism Tel: 604-775-5790 Fax: 604-775-6291 WongA1@parl.gc.ca 03250520

From coast-to-coast-to coast, laws and their effective enforcement are among Canadians’ highest priorities.

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Community RELATIONSHIPS

Maintaining family ties not always worth it Wendy Thompson

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Our last article shed light on elder abuse. Is there another side to this difficult issue? This column focuses on spending time with your elderly relative who lives in a nursing home. This could apply regardless where they live. Most often a very important part of life in a nursing home is the family and friends who come to visit. Adult children, spouses, siblings, grandchildren and friends are an essential resource to institutional living. Maintaining family ties is important to the well-being of the elderly person. It helps meet the need for personal contact, contributes to self worth, helps to establish a sense of belonging and provides opportunity for sharing information and ideas that are essential for life satisfaction. Very often visiting with an elderly relative falls on one person. The more this time spent with an elderly person is shared among all the family members and friends, the better. Every family is different. Some

share the responsibility, others don’t. At times there is very good reason for a decision to never visit the elderly person again. It sounds harsh, but true. Some family members “hand over” their elderly relative to the nursing home and have no more to do with them as the following account illustrates. A 40-year-old daughter told me that over the years her mother had called her every sort of name and continues to do so. Here’s the letter she wrote: “This letter is to inform you that I shall no longer have any contact with you. Here are my reasons: You have denied my validity as a person, you have attempted to destroy my self-respect, you have undermined my emotional strength and, most important, you have shown me no love and understanding even in moments of greatest crisis. “In short, you have not been a mother to me and I have reached the conclusion that you are both unwilling and unable to ever be a mother to me

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Saturday

OtherHalf — Chinese Stem Cell Initiative is partnering with OneMatch Stem Cell and Marrow Network for the 326 National Chinese Stem Cell Drive this Saturday, March 26 at Aberdeen Centre, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. There’s an urgent need to register Chinese Canadians between the ages of 17 to 50 as potential donors. For more information, visit www.chinesestemcell.ca. The Richmond Branch of the BC Registered Music Teachers Association will present eight advanced piano students in recital Saturday, March 26 at 7 p.m. at Broadmoor Baptist Church, 8140 Saunders Rd. Selections include Beethoven, Debussy, Brahms, Chopin and Grieg. Tickets: $5/single or $10/ family at the door. For more information, call 604-274-3042. BC Hydro encourages Richmondites to join millions of Canadians in support of Earth Hour 2011 by turning off their lights on Saturday, March 26 from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. The goal of the event is to encourage individuals to turn off unnecessary lights and electronics in an effort to conserve power, and in doing so, demonstrate support for the fight against climate change. Conservation tips for home and office are available at www. bchydro.com.

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Emily Schmid smiles fondly as she recalls a childhood spent surrounded by animals and acres of meadows to explore, and of spending four years living on a 45foot sailboat exploring the open seas. When the aspiring fashion designer had to develop a line for her final year of Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s fashion design and technology degree, she explored the idea of a children’s clothing line. “At the beginning of our fourth year, I reflected on my past and it (the line) really developed from there,” said the 27-year-old Cambie secondary graduate. “I remembered adventure playing out on our farm on the Sunshine Coast and exploring the new dirt piles and the bugs, completely cosy in my warm woolly sweater.” Then, to further inspire her children’s line, Schmid’s thesis had a Scandinavian theme. “So, I decided to go for comfy, ornamental knits for my fall/winter 2011 children’s clothing line,” she added.

This lead to Sustaining Fairy Tales, an eco-friendly girls clothing line that uses reclaimed fabrics, such as wool sweaters and cotton T-shirts from thrift stores. In a news release, Schmid said: “The saturated raspberry, Scandinavian blue, the teal of fjords and lilac colours shine out in the wool, cotton, denim and silk making each garment enchanting and lively, yet cosy and practical.” Three outfits from her line will hit the stage during Kwantlen’s fashion, design and technology 2011 The Show, which takes place April 5 at the River Rock Casino Resort Theatre. Her line is made up of 80 to 90 per cent recycled material. When asked how realistic such a line would be to mass produce, she said: “There are companies that mass produce original pieces out of recycled material but it would take a lot of money … not realistic for me right now.” Right now, Schmid is focused on her final two weeks of university and The Show. see Clothing page 24

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IslandLife Clothing: Show has come a long way in 30-year history Continued from page 18 “I’m still lost as to what my dream job would be and ... I’m just thinking about school right now,” said Schmid. “I would like to continue Sustaining Fairy Tales but on a small scale.” The last month has been a whirlwind of activity for Schmid and her fellow fashion design students. There has been a rush to finish their outfits for the show, finding models and the upcoming rehearsals for The Show. “I’m lucky that a couple of other students also created children’s clothing lines

so we are sharing models, between the age of six and nine,” she added. “It’s extremely exciting to see the show all come together so fast.” More than one of Schmid’s teachers praised her commitment and dedication to creating an eco-friendly line. “Emily’s thoughtful and diligent nature led her to create a meaningful thesis for her fourth year collection,” said Shirley Calla, design faculty teacher. “Sustainability concerns combined with Emily’s passion for handwork and authentic details has resulted in a collection for young girls produced by re-working original garments into fresh

apparel.” Calla went on to say the aspiring fashion designer’s European influence was evident in her styling and tradition. “Emily’s collection combines comfort with innovative use of colour and fabric piecing within garments,” added Calla. “There is a feeling of sweet nostalgia to Emily’s collection that is reminiscent of her personal aesthetic and values. Parents looking to support a sustainable production process through their clothing purchases will be overjoyed with the variety of beautiful items they can find for their little girls within Emily’s collection.”

Another of Schmid’s instructors, Cosimo Agostino said, “Emily is very conscientious, very focused and has such an approachable personality. She considers feedback from faculty carefully and goes to great length to develop an outcome that meets her own high standards.” Kwantlen has been running a grad fashion show for more than 30 years. Initially, the university ran it out of its Richmond campus, but it soon outgrew the venue. The show has been held at different hotels, the Gateway Theatre and the River Rock. see Show page 25

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Minoru Place Activity Centre • 7660 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC V6Y 1R9 • 604-238-8450 • Fax: 604-718-8462 www.richmond.ca • e-mail: seniors@richmond.ca Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 8:30am-9:00pm • Saturday 8:45am-4:00pm • Sunday 12:00-4:00pm

Located at the corner of Minoru Boulevard and Granville Avenue, and across the plaza from the Brighouse Library and Richmond Cultural Centre, the Minoru Place Activity Centre offers an inviting, active and friendly environment for those 55 years and better. This one level, fully accessible facility is set in beautiful Minoru Park and is near many other City facilities in the area. Minoru Place has a number of multipurpose

rooms, a large hall with a stage, a billiards room, cafeteria, computer room and excellent woodworking shop. Activities include registered programs, out trips, special events and support groups. Plus, with an annual Facility Pass ($22.40) you can choose to join any of the 40 clubs and user groups. Complimentary honorary memberships are available to those 90+ years of age. Spouses of members are welcome and encouraged to

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2011 memberships are now on sale. The annual fee covers participation in fabulous activities in one of the Lower Mainland’s most active 55+ years centres. Bingo, Dancing, Singing, Bike Club, Spanish Club, Wii Lounge, Cribbage and other card games are just a few of the interesting and fun activities offered. Membership is open to anyone 55+ years wanting to be a part of a very friendly community. Parking is available (for members only) behind the Centre at a cost of $10 per calendar year with many handicapped spaces available.

join in the fun at the Activity Centre even if under the age of 55. Come and experience the beneﬁts of recreation!

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• Pick up a copy of the Minoru Place Newsletter from the Minoru Place front desk, which highlights special events programs, upcoming trips and the latest news • Drop by or call us at 604-238-8450 • visit www.richmond.ca

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SAFER makes rent more affordable for B.C. seniors Make your rent more affordable

The Province of British Columbia provides SAFER subsidies to more than 15,000 senior households renting apartments in the private market across BC.

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE? You may be eligible for SAFER if you meet all of the following conditions:

- You are 60 or older. - You have lived in British Columbia for the full 12 months immediately preceding your application.

- You and your spouse (with whom you are living) meet one of the following citizenship requirements: Canadian citizen(s); or authorized to take up permanent residence in Canada; or Convention refugee(s).

- You pay more than 30 per cent of your gross (before tax) monthly

household income towards the rent for your home, including the cost of pad rental for a manufactured home (trailer) that you own and occupy.

If you are eligible, SAFER may subsidize part of the rent that is over 30 per cent of your income. To find out more about SAFER, including application forms, visit www.bchousing.org or call 604-433-2218 from Metro Vancouver or 1-800-257-7756 from elsewhere in B.C.

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Grace* knows her neighbourhood well. For the past 40-odd years, she has lived in the same suite in a low-rise building on a quiet street in Vancouver. She’s close to shopping and transit, which makes it easy to get around. And, as a long-term tenant, her rent is kept at a reasonable amount. At age 69, Grace says she is not a struggling senior, but she still has to watch her budget carefully and is even thinking of looking for part-time work. Xdm]n mbpU]mab{ s[s_|]nmbo m^ os]]mbo ]a Ts ca_s sR`sb^m[s Ubt vVc nU[mbo ]a Sm]nt_US cabs| q_ac c| Û[mbo^ ]a css] c| sR`sb^s^{W ^ns Ûmtz enU]V^ Sn| w_Uus m^ o_U]sq\l qa_ ]ns sR]_U rbUbumUl U^^m^]Ubus ^ns _susm[s^ from the provincial government’s Shelter Aid For Elderly Renters (SAFER) program that helps make rents affordable for B.C. seniors with low to moderate incomes. SAFER provides monthly cash payments for eligible seniors age 60 or over who pay rent for their homes. Grace worked at various jobs including 18 years as a legal secretary. “The lUS r_c ^]U_]st U uacÙb| `sb^mab `lUb ]ns lU^] qsS |sU_^ v SU^ ]ns_s{ â v tmt os] U l\c` ^\c q_ac ]ns_s Ubt v Ulâ nU[s Ub ggfh U^ Ssll U^ Yhh Ubt jlt Zos fsu\_m]| Tsbsr]^z fZxyg nsl`^ TsuU\^s |a\ abl| nU[s â much money to go around. Rents go up every year, so it certainly makes a tmqqs_sbuszW BC Housing provides SAFER subsidies to more than 15,000 senior households renting apartments in the private market, including singles, couples and people sharing a unit. *The client’s name has been changed to protect her privacy.

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The Billiards Room, with three very well maintained tables and a pool cue storage boxes for rent, is open to men and women wanting to play snooker and other pool games. Facility Pass and Billiards Pass required. Call 604-238-8450 for more information.

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Jack Micner, Barrister and Solicitor Peter Savvas’ goal, in encouraging his three adult children to purchase a house, was to introduce them to the responsibilities of home ownership. When they purchased a house in Pitt Meadows, in 1999, the three children became the registered owners, while the parents were guarantors under the mortgage. But one of the children, Roza, did not honor her end of the bargain, and so after a time found herself the defendant in sibling litigation (Savvas v. Savvas). Let’s take a closer look.

Background One of the Plaintiffs, John, proposed in 1998 that his family purchase a house rather than rent. The three siblings agreed before the purchase to split evenly the mortgage payments. As time passed, it became evident that Roza was not paying her share. There were various requests made by her two siblings, John and Sophia, but it did not help. Roza was not making her share of the payments. At the Trial, in early 2011, Roza, in her evidence, made various claims that she made payments, but could not provide proof. The property, a house, was purchased in May, 1999. After a few months where she was not contributing her share of the costs, Roza, on September 18, 1999 wrote a note, in which she said she was pulling her ownership of the house, in favour of her two siblings. At the Trial, Roza made various claims as to the nature of the note, including what apparently were her intentions, but the Court was not moved. As the years went, and the house increased in value with the real estate market, Roza’s siblings continued to pay the cost of owning the house. Roza had moved away from the house. In 2009, John and Sophia wrote to Roza again asking that Roza make the back contributions and commit to making the regular mortgage payments. Roza, now with Counsel acting for her, proposed a payout to her of her one-third interest. She asked for $125,000.00. Instead, her siblings sued her.

The Court’s decision In the Court’s reasons, released late February, the facts were most significant. Most of the judgment was an analysis of those facts, particularly with respect to Roza’s behavior, her remarks over the years, and with respect to the September, 1999 note she wrote. The Court seemed to label Roza’s evidence contradictory on the whole, and unsatisfactory to explain the note. Evidence was also tendered of another note Roza wrote, in 2004, when she applied for a first time homeowner grant (for another property she purchased), and was rejected by the Provincial Property Taxation branch. The rejection was because of the ownership interest she had in the subject property with her siblings. In her note, she stated in part that the status of “homeowner was more symbolic” because she didn’t live at the property which she purchased with her siblings. At Trial, Roza tried to explain away that note by saying she didn’t really write it; that instead it was her sister Sophia who helped her write it. The Court did not agree. The Court said ultimately that although Roza was a registered owner on title, she did not have a beneficial interest in the property, most definitely after the September, 1999 note. The Court also briefly examined the unjust enrichment principle in this case. The Court seemed to conclude that Roza would be unjustly enriched if she were allowed to keep her one-third interest in the property. By not contributing to the purchase, and not contributing any of the mortgage payments nor property tax payments (leaving the responsibility to her siblings), it was clear Roza lost any beneficial interest she had, and the Court allowed her siblings’ claim against her.

Summary This case was one where a registered owner of property lost her interest as a result of a failure to contribute to the purchase and maintenance of it. It is important to understand that just because a person is a registered owner of property with other people, it does not guarantee a total legal interest. A contribution to the property has to be made in order to establish an interest. This is not the same as a parent transferring an interest in a property to an adult child in order to undertake Estate planning. A gift of property brings with it different legal considerations. In this case, Roza may initially have thought that being a registered owner was enough to receive a large payout of her interest before she transferred title. She may not have understood what a beneficial interest means. I expect she learned what it means in going through this litigation. Anyone purchasing a property should try to gain an understanding of the significance of a beneficial interest in property. It is not easily understood. A discussion with a professional in advance of a purchase would help.

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on causes, symptoms and management of breast cancer, followed by cooking and tasting simple and healthy dishes. Jun 1 Wed 5:00-8:00pm $25/1 sess. 113105 BALLROOM DANCE - BEGINNER This dance class, taught by a member of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance, Ballroom and Latin America Branch, welcomes singles and pairs. Apr 2-Jun 18 Sat 1:30-2:30pm $45/10 sess. 80951 SQUARE DANCING Enjoy square dancing (without needing a partner) in this high-energy and enthusiastic class. Apr 6-Jun 22 Wed 10:00am-12:00pm $108/12 sess. 81102 JEWELERY MAKING Funky jewellery is created using wire, beads and mixed media. Apr 12-26 Tue 6:30-8:00pm $45/3 sess. 94804 Apr 13-27 Wed 10:00-11:30am $45/3 sess. 94805

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EMERGENCY FIRST AID, CPR AND AED RECERT Basic First Aid and CPR techniques are taught in this interactive course. Key principles and emergency systems are also covered in this recertiﬁcation course. Apr 20 Wed 5:00-9:00pm $65/1 sess. 92811 May 25 Wed 5:00-9:00pm $65/1 sess. 92812

CPR C AND RECERTICICATION This course covers the lifesaving skills needed to perform procedures on babies, children and adults. Subjects covered include chocking, breathing, cardiac arrest and two-person CPR procedures with an automatic deﬁbrillator. Apr 20 Wed 6:00-9:00pm $50/1 sess. 91460 May 25 Wed 6:00-9:00pm $50/1 sess. 91463

STANDARD FIRST AID, CPR C AND AED This course covers the lifesaving skills needed to perform procedures on babies, children and adults. Subjects covered include choking, breathing, cardiac arrest and two-person CPR procedures with an automatic deﬁbrillator. Apr 18-27 Mon/Wed 5:00-9:00pm $155/4 sess. 91509 May 23-Jun 1 Mon/Wed 5:00-9:00pm $155/4 sess. 91512

EMERGENCY FIRST AID, CPR AND AED Basic First Aid and CPR techniques are taught in this interactive course. Key principles and emergency systems are also covered. Apr 18-20 Mon/Wed 5:00-9:00pm $95/2 sess. 92805 May 23-25 Mon/Wed 5:00-9:00pm $95/2 sess. 92806

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EASE INTO FITNESS WITH YOGA This gentle form of yoga introduces postures and breathing techniques that help improve strength, flexibility and body awareness, while promoting relaxation and stress reduction. Apr 6-Jun 15 Wed 6:00-7:00pm $5.71 drop-in fee 95752 TOTAL BODY CONDITIONING A variety of fitness equipment is used and may include some cardiovascular work. Intensity levels are adjusted for all fitness levels. Apr 5-Jun 14 Tue 5:30-6:30pm $36.65/11 sess. 113802 TAI CHI – BEGINNERS An introduction to basic Tai Chi movements in the Yang style. Apr 2-Jun 18 Sat 11:05am-12:05pm $40/12 sess. 91553

RICHMOND WELLNESS CLINICS

HEALTHY OPTIONS FOR OLDER ADULTS Have your blood pressure checked by retired volunteer nurses, discuss medication concerns with a pharmacist and seek information on programs, services and support available to seniors in the community. Holistic health appointments, manicures and pedicures are available for a minimum donation. Call 604-718-8460 for an appointment. 3rd Wednesday of every month 9:30-11:30am Free HEARING CLINIC To have your hearing tested, call 604-718-8450 to make an appointment. Clinics are offered the third Thursday of every month. Apr 21 Thu 10:00am-12:00pm Free

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Sockeyes sweep PIJHL championship BY GREAME WOOD Special to the News

The Richmond Sockeyes are 2011 Pacific International Junior Hockey League champions. With a 4-2 win Tuesday night at the Abbotsford Recreation Centre, the Sockeyes swept the Abbotsford Pilots in the PIJHL finals like a bad case of dust bunnies to capture their fourth Harold Brittain Memorial Trophy in nine years. The Sockeyes, much like several times in the first three games, were able to weather a hungry Pilots team with excellent goaltending and take advantage of their chances offensively. “It wasn’t our best game of the season. We had our chances, they had theirs, but we scored more than them obviously. We looked tentative a bit, but that’s understandable given the situation. But we came out on top and that’s all that matters,” said Sockeyes coach Judd Lambert, who also coached the club to its last PIJHL crown in 2009. “The team we have this year is very resilient. It finds a way to get things done,” Lambert added. After an early goal off a rush by Eli Wiebe made it 1-0 for the fish, the Pilots peppered

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Sockeyes goalie Aaron Oakley with 17 shots in the first period thanks in part to three power play opportunities. At 15:05 the Pilots tied the game. Wiebe scored again in the second period off a scrambled rebound to give the Sockeyes a 2-1 lead heading into the third period. “Eli had probably his best game as a Richmond Sockeye. We needed a big perfor-

mance from someone and he was the guy and it was good to see,” Lambert said. The series looked sealed after defenceman Keenan Webb scored his third goal of the series on a power play at 4:25 of the third period to make it 3-1, however, Abbotsford scored just over a minute later to make things interesting. From then on out the Sockeyes managed to bunker down and preserve the

Indoor soccer, or futsal, comes to oval BY DAVID MURPHY

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Futsal — soccer played indoors on a soft-rubber surface and with a weighted ball — can be played at the Richmond Olympic Oval in the Vancouver Futsal Academy’s (VFA) competitive men’s league. “It’s how all the South American’s grow up playing soccer,” said VFA technical director Masumi Turnbull. “We’re trying to make (futsal) bigger in Canada.” Futsal is a five-on-five (including a goalie) soccer game, played with sneakers, on a surface about a third larger than a basketball court. There are no boards, outof-bounds rules still apply but with kick-ins, and the goals are smaller. The first VFA eight-team

winter season concluded with Vancouver Metro Soccer League affiliates — the Serbian White Eagles — taking top place to qualify for the national futsal championships in Toronto. And a spring season will start April 4. The cost of registering a team for the 10-week league is $900. The league runs on Monday nights, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Registration is open until the league starts. The VFA is run by three soccer fanatics — Turnbull, Michael D’Agostino, and Alex Elliott, all of who played for the Canadian Youth National Team. D’Agostino and Elliott also play professionally in Germany. The league is only available for men’s teams now. But Turnbull said the league is set to expand into women’s, special needs and youth leagues in the next few

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years. “Futsal is really good for your technical skills, and especially for youth,” said Turnbull. “I want to see more players develop here and make it to the national team.” He said different clubs around the Lower Mainland, including Richmond Youth Soccer, have rented the futsal court during

harsh weather conditions. The oval holds the only genuine multi-million dollar futsal pulastic playing surface in Canada, and the VFA is in talks to host the National Futsal Championships at the oval next year. Information about the league is at www.vfasoccer.com.

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one-goal lead. Oakley finished the game with 42 saves and Patrick Hunter scored into an empty net at 18:50 to make it 4-2. After bruising their way through a sevengame semi-finals series against the Delta Ice Hawks, the Sockeyes found themselves in the driver’s seat most of the series against a lesser Pilots squad, who led the rival Harold Brittain conference in the regular season with 13 and 20 fewer points than the Ice Hawks and Sockeyes, respectively, who were the top two teams in the Tom Shaw conference. While Wiebe led the way for the Sockeyes in the game, most of the scoring throughout the playoffs has been provided by the spark-plug trio of Rudi Thorsteinson, Jeremy Hamaguchi, and Jake Roder. The line combined for six of the Sockeyes 15 goals in the series. Thorsteinson led the team in overall playoff points with 27 in 15 games. Arguably the most stalwart piece of the puzzle for the Sockeyes was Oakley, with a 2.00 goals against average and 0.939 save percentage in the four games. Webb was the Sockeye’s best defenceman in the playoffs with 16 points in 15 games. The Sockeyes will compete for the Cyclone Taylor Cup in the B.C. provincial Junior B championship in Fernie starting March 31.

Seafair Islanders run out of steam at Arizona tourney The Seafair Islanders Pee Wee A1 rep hockey team was sizzling in the desert at last month’s 10th Annual President’s Day Tournament in Phoenix, Arizona. Despite tough competition from California, Arizona, and the Desert Youth Hockey League, the Islanders cruised through round-robin competition with a four consecutive wins. A disappointing 3-1 semi-final loss to Colorado ended the run. Pacing the attack were Justin Schwartz, James Houston, Kyle Ahfield, Paris Jeyachandran, Alex McLeod, and Jordan Sandhu. The blueline play was led by Murray Hills, Matt Brown, Mason Rai and Rhys Daniels. Goaltenders were Dorrin Sekikawa-Luding, and Ty Taylor. The team is coached by Brad Rihela, Myles Hollenbeck and Steve Howerton. Leslie Brown is the manager.

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The Richmond Rapids had a number of outstanding performances at the recent Lower Mainland Regional Championships. Rapid swimmers produced personal bests and provincial standard times en route to reaching the podium in numerous events. Leading the way were swimmers Jessica Jones, Jaylene Berry, William Weng, Kelsey Shaw, Selina Zhou and Brian Leung, all placing in the top three in their age group in most of their events. Jeremy Fung, 9, placed first or second in four of five events in the 11-andunder group. He dropped

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The Boston Pizza-presented Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour, (MJT) Canada’s only national junior tour run exclusively by Canadian PGA Professionals and the ‘Road to College Golf’ for young players, has increased to 62 events across Canada. It starts this spring break in British Columbia. The 2011 schedule includes 14 stops in the province. The first is at Richmond’s Quilchena Golf Club March 24-25.

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Doris was born on August 4th, 1928 in Vancouver, B.C. and passed away March 5, 2011 in Richmond, BC. at the age of 82. She is predeceased by her husband John Davis on October 25, 2005. She is lovingly survived by two sons, Bill (Connie), Bob (Debby), five grandaughters, Melanie, Nancy, Steffanie, Michelle Alysha and two greatgrandsons, Kaden and Bryon. She enjoyed travelling to Reno with her husband John. A memorial service will take place on March 26th, 2011, 11:00am at the Richmond Funeral Home, 8420 Cambie Road, Richmond, BC. Refreshments to follow service. A special thanks to the staff at Minoru Residence 2 West. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Doris’s memory to the The Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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MVT Canadian Bus, Inc is seeking Casual HandyDART Drivers in the Vancouver area. This role can be physically demanding requiring patience and an emphasis on safety. Working as a member of the MVT Canadian Bus, Inc team, you will be responsible for the safe transportation of our passengers. Candidates must: • Be available for shifts anytime between 5:30 a.m. and midnight • Possess exceptional customer service skills • Hold a class 4 unrestricted license with good driving and claims record • Have professional driving experience • Be familiar with the Lower Mainland. Competitive wages. Applications Information at: www.mvtcanada.com

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LOGGING COMPANY looking for Owner Operator Logging Truck Contractors. Short/long log for Mackenzie area. Fax 250-714-0525 Phone 250-714-1191 ext 225, ben@bcland.com include references and capabilities. Richmond Boat Top Manufacturer looking for a strong flexible helper with driver’s license. Must be physically fit and reliable. Temporary 3 months full time position. Indoor/Outdoor work, some weekends. $12/hr. Fax resume: 604-241-1491 or email: mc.bc@telus.net. SIGN INSTALLER / SHOP WORKER required for Lower Mainland sign co. Drivers abstract needed & knowledge of Lower Mainland/ Fraser Valley an asset. Will train. Must speak fluent English. Company benefits. Please send resume to fax: 604-273-5820 or email: info@markrite.com

STEVESTON: ADMINISTRATOR For Seniors Apartment: Permanent part time position must have experienced office/ computer skills Excel and Word. Oversees one employee, Accounting, payroll, banking, correspondence. Must have excellent people skills and the ability to effectively communicate and interact with seniors. Proven ability to effectively manage time. Have initiative and the ability to work independently – Wages/benefits negotiable. Email resumes to: billrigbymanor@gmail.ca

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REFRIGERATION MECHANIC HELPER required permanent full time, on call weekends, days and nights. Duties include: Move tools, equipment and other materials. Lifting 45kg. Some college vocational training. Experience 2 to 3 years. Punjabi and English language an asset. Salary $18.50/hr. Please reply via fax 604-278-9510 ROOFER FOREMAN INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL Top Rates & Benefits Call:604-433-1813

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TRUTH IN ''EMPLOYMENT'' ADVERTISING Postmedia Community Publishing makes every effort to ensure you are responding to a reputable and legitimate job opportunity. If you suspect that an ad to which you have responded is misleading, here are some hints to remember. Legitimate employers do not ask for money as part of the application process; do not send money; do not give any credit card information; or call a 900 number in order to respond to an employment ad. Job opportunity ads are salary based and do not require an investment. If you have responded to an ad which you believe to be misleading please call the Better Business Bureau at 604-682-2711, Monday to Friday, 9am - 3pm or email inquiries@bbbvan.org and they will investigate.

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★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: Start nothing new before April 23. A former partner or spouse might return, play a key role – one that bodes luck or opportunity for you. Do NOT start a new project, situation or relationship, but do reprise the past or work with the ongoing. Your luck is high in partnership, relationship, relocation, litigation, negotiation, public dealings, fame, and co-operation – IF these relate to the past or are not brand new. Don’t drag your feet any longer: Monday is decision time, and your best decision is to drop the opposition. Romance early week. Tackle chores Wednesday-Friday. Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: Work, work, work – and tasks are growing weekly. The good news: 1) this expansion of chores ends in early June, and 2) it is likely to bring a very satisfying uptick in earnings – try to make it permanent. Be alert and careful, as mistakes, delays, supply disruptions, missed meetings and indecision haunt the weeks ahead, to April 23. Until then, DO NOT start any new projects, nor let anyone assign you to a new task. And absolutely do not buy any machine, computer, appliance, etc. Oddly enough, work delays (due to administrative caution) now end. Romance or beauty, Wednesday on! Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: The month ahead is one of the most important – and luckiest – in a decade, maybe many decades. You might experience a big, obvious event, or a less marked but signiﬁcant “turn” that heads you in a new, exciting direction, in creative, speculative, risk-taking, romantic, pleasure or beauty zones. Two secondary elements play an important role: 1) communications or travel, and 2) your personality. Relationships will be sober, or deal with a realistic environment. Through March 28, obstacles exist; be patient, then leap! Avoid brand new projects/people: reprise the past.

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Mar. 27 - April 2 Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: A security-versusambition dilemma peaks (though subtly and without fanfare) Monday, then slowly dissolves. Here’s my timing advice: now through early June, increase your security. (As mightily as you can: buy a home, warehouse, expand sales territory, have a child – pretty good work for 2 months! – invest in retirement, etc.) Then, June 4 onward to October 2012, turn 180 degrees and concentrate on ambition, career, the outside world. In chasing security for the next 27 days, focus on situations, projects and opportunities from the past. Start nothing new. Fortune awaits! Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: Follow your curiosity this week and the next few – what you ﬁnd can make a dream come true.Don’t peer into the future (unavailable at the moment) or even the present (too confusing) but into the past. There the gems, ideas, revelations exist. Short trips, errands, mail, casual friends, siblings, media, paperwork and communications are accented – and will contain some delays, mistakes and secondguessing to April 23. Until then, don’t start anything new, especially in these areas. E.g., a mail campaign begun now would be an expensive failure. You shine Monday to Wednesday! Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: Chase money – but chase it from the past, or continue with ongoing money projects. DON’T begin new earnings, spending projects. (Lemons abound, and you would head right for one.) If you follow this simple advice, your reward could be large, even immense. One more hint: even if it’s from the past, don’t rent, lease or buy real estate (okay, rent if you’re homeless, of course) and go slow with anything domestic: kitchen utensils, etc. Do NOT begin renovation projects. All this applies before April 23, but to some degree right to August 30, 2012. You rule, midweek to Friday! timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014

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Recreation Property

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Co-ops

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KIA RONDO

Versatility makes it ‘Canada’s urban utility vehicle’ BY DAVID CHAO

AND

BOB MCHUGH

Special to the News

The Kia Rondo is a hard to classify vehicle as it doesn’t quite fit snugly into any of the established categories. It’s obviously not a car, it’s too tall to be a conventional station wagon and not rugged enough to be an SUV. While compact on the outside, Rondo can seat up to seven inside, yet it doesn’t have sliding side doors like a minivan. An internet search for an answer produced lots of hits on Rondo a double-tripling (or is it triple-doubling) basketball player with the Boston Celtics. Rondo can also be a word that’s commonly used in musical terminology, but according to Kia, Rondo is “Canada’s urban utility vehicle.” Realistically, most buyers don’t care about generic labelling, as long as the Rondo fits their specific needs, expectations and price range. And the competitively-priced and highly-versatile Rondo certainly has broad potential appeal.

Pricing starts at just $19,995 for the base LX trim version. It comes with a 2.4litre four-cylinder mated to a four-speed automatic, but you’ll need another $1,000 if you want air conditioning. The four-cylinder also comes in an EX trim, with A/C and other stuff, starting at $22,795, lowest priced 7-passenger version

is $23,795 and there’s a Premium version with leather seats for $25,095. If you opt for a V6 engine version, it comes with a better 5-speed automatic transmission and prices start at $23,895, for a five-passenger EX. Moving up the trim ladder, the V6 comes in EX Luxury for $27,195 and a top-line version with a factory navigation system is $28,195. A hefty

delivery charge of $1,650 is also tagged onto all prices. The changes for 2011 are relatively minor. Externally they include a new front (tiger nose) grille, the roof rails change from black to a silver colour and Rondo gets a chrome tipped tailpipe. Inside, the door window switches are illuminated, there are new chrome interior accents (all trims) and an electric remote fuel door release (all trims). As well, the EX trims get a folding key and the EX-V6 Luxury gets a rear view camera. Both powertrain offerings have been around for a while and while still good are beginning to look a bit dated. The Hyundai-sourced 2.4-litre engine has been a stalwart power-provider and it’s linked to a four-speed automatic. The latest new product offerings these days are typically coming with five- or even six-speed automatics that improve fuel economy. Like all Kia models, the Rondo also comes with an industry leading warranty that covers almost everything for five years or 100,000 kilometres. see Rondo page 37

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Rondo: A tall, compact vehicle that comes reasonably priced The Looks

A Rondo is probably easier to spot from the rear, due to its distinctive rear door and matching elbowed taillight design. It’s also a design that allows for a good sized rear window and it’s a wide-opening lift-up door that allows easy access to the cargo area. Up front the new grille adopts the “Tiger Nose” design, first used on the Forte, that’s intended to be Kia signature feature. A steeply sloping hood flows nicely into the windshield. Overall the Rondo has a pleasant, clean-looking design.

The Inside

According to Kia, the highly functional Rondo’s seating can be arranged in 32 different configurations with the optional third-row seat. My test Rondo, however, had only two rows and five seats. And instead of a third row seat it came with extra storage compartments under the cargo floor. Folding the second row seats presented a perfectly flat extend cargo floor, which is great if you have to slide something heavy into the space. There’s 898litres (31.7 cu. ft.) of cargo space behind second row seat and it expands to a whopping 2,083-litres (73.4 cu. ft.) with the second row seat folded. The driver sits higher than a car, but not as high as an SUV. So, the seat has a butt-height slide-in point that should make it easier for many drivers to get in or out. The automatic shift lever is located on a ledge that juts out of the centre stack and allows more floor space between the front seats.

Safety

Every Rondo comes with six airbags, four-wheel-disc brakes with an anti-lock system (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC) and traction control. The Rondo is not sold in the U.S. so crash test information is limited. In Europe and other international markets it’s sold as the Kia Carens.

The Drive

On paper the 2.7-litre V6 engine, which came in my test Rondo, doesn’t look like a huge upgrade. However, the two additional cylinders help deliver its

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An inner-space surprise, the Kia Rondo is a tall, compact front-drive, fiveor seven-passenger vehicle with great utility and a very reasonable price tag.

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** 0% purchase financing available on all 2011 models on approved credit (OAC). Term varies by model and trim. "“Don’t Pay for 90 Days” on select models (90-day payment deferral) applies to purchase financing offers on 2011 Forte, 2011 Forte Koup, 2011 Forte5, 2011 Rio, 2011 Rio5, 2011 Magentis, 2011 Rondo and 2011 Soul models on approved credit (OAC). No interest will accrue during the first 60 days of the finance contract. After this period interest starts to accrue and the purchaser will repay the principal interest monthly over the term of the contract. *0% purchase financing available on 2011 Forte Sedan/2011 Forte5 for up to 60/48 months on approved credit (OAC). !Loan credit (cash savings) for 2011 Forte Sedan (FO540B)/2011 Forte5 (FO550B) is $500/$500 and is available on purchase financing only on approved credit (OAC). Loan credit varies by model and trim. ‡Cash purchase price for Forte Koup (F0521B) is $19,700 and includes a cash credit of $750 based on the MSRP of $20,450. Delivery and destination fees of $1,455 included. All offers exclude licensing, registration, insurance, other taxes, down payment and dealer administration fees. Other dealer charges may be required at the time of purchase. Other lease and financing options also available. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Prices subject to change without notice. Certain restrictions may apply. Vehicle images shown may include optional accessories and upgrades. "Highway/city fuel consumption for 2011 Forte Sedan (FO540B)/Forte5 (FO550B)/Forte Koup (F0521B) is 5.7L (50 MPG)/8.1L (35 MPG). The actual fuel consumption of these vehicles may vary. These estimates are based on the Government of Canada’s approved criteria and testing methods. Refer to the Government of Canada publication EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide. ^2011 Kia Forte Sedan awarded the Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.. Visit www.iihs.org for full details. "2011 Kia Forte5 awarded 2011 Best Small Car Of The Year (over $20,000) and Best Hatchback by Motoring 2011. Visit www.motoringtv.com for full details. °The Bluetooth® word mark and logo are registered trademarks and are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Some conditions apply to the $500 Grad Rebate Program and $750 Kia Mobility Program. See dealer for details. Information in this advertisement is believed to be accurate at the time of print. For more information on our 5-year warranty coverage, visit kia.ca or call us at 1-877-542-2886. Offers end March 31, 2011. KIA is a trademark of Kia Motors Corporation. §© 2011 Kia Canada Inc. Reproduction of the contents of this material without the expressed written approval of Kia Canada Inc. is prohibited. All information is believed to be accurate, based on information available at the time of printing. Information sourced from independent third-party research.

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