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Fire sale prices ... a massive blaze ripped through the construction site of a new housing complex on Cambie Road between Garden City and No. 4 roads Tuesday night. No one was injured in the fire which began around 10:30 p.m. and roared through the night. For more photos and a video of the dramatic inferno, go to www.richmond-news. com.

Remy will rise from the ashes: developer The developer behind the project that burned to the ground in a massive fire Tuesday night has vowed to rebuild it from the ruins. Dana Westermark, of Oris Development Corporation, said he was undeterred by the inferno that ripped through the Remy development in the Cambie district and will begin rebuilding it as soon as the insurance details are completed. Westermark said he remains firm on the project, despite fears expressed two years ago by Richmond’s fire department about its ability to deal with a blaze on what is the province’s only six-storey wooden-framed $

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building. “We’re going through the process with our insurers and then we’ll build it again and fulfill the expectations of our clients,” Westermark told the News. “We’re still fully committed to the sixstorey wooden framed building. When a building is under construction, very few of the systems are in place that would provide safety that would be in place if it were occupied. We’re still confident of the safety of such a building.” Westermark, who said he’d worked with the fire department over the last two years to alleviate their concerns, estimated the

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fire started between 9:30 and 10:30 p.m., the time between the last visit from his security team and the first report of the fire. He said he had no reason to suspect anything suspicious had happened. No one was injured by the fire. City of Richmond spokesman Ted Townsend said it was too early to come to any conclusions about the cause of the fire at the site on Cambie between Garden City and No. 4 roads. And he said it was also premature to suggest the city should take another look at the safety of a building design that caused concern for Richmond’s own fire depart-

ment. “This is a construction site and there are lots of combustible materials around,” Townsend said. “And there were no sprinkler systems or fire prevention systems in place that would have been in place if the building was occupied. “The fire spread very quickly and was fully involved when the fire crews arrived. By then, it was a containment operation.” Townsend confirmed there are several other similar projects planned in the city. Several homes surrounding the blaze see Project page 4

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on this day May 6 1889 – The Eiffel Tower is officially opened to the public at the Universal Exposition in Paris.

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— Tory incumbent Alice Wong after winning in the Richmond riding on Monday’s with 58 per cent of the vote.

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McMath secondary drama and music students have been hard at work preparing for its musical production, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. This Broadway, Tony award-winning musical tells the tales of six contestants who compete in their county spelling bee, with the help of four volunteer audience members. Thanks to the element of improv, no two shows will be the same. Tickets are available at the school or at the door. The show runs Monday, May 9 to Friday, May 13 in the rotunda of McMath secondary. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., musical starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $8 for students/children and $10 for adults. For more information, call 604-718-4050.

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Organizers of the Biennale public art exhibition had to cancel their prestigious wrap-up gala auction due to poor ticket sales. All of the art installations that had got Richmond gawking and talking over the last 18 months — including the controversial Miss Mao Trying to Poise Herself at the Top of Lenin’s Head chrome bust — were to be auctioned off at a VIP $500 ticket event in Downtown Vancouver last weekend. It was hoped that millions of dollars would be raised at the sale for the artists and for the non-profit Biennale, which would use the funds to stage the next exhibition in 2013. Water #10, the tall chrome artwork on River and Cambie roads valued at $600,000, has been sold to an unknown Richmond developer for an, as yet, undisclosed fee. But for the others; Lenin, Wind Waves (Garry Point Park) et al, their ultimate destinations remain to be seen. “We had to cancel the gala auction two weeks ago,” said Biennale spokeswoman

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Lenin/Miss Mao piece stirred much controversy in Richmond.

Miriam Blume. “Two weeks before the gala, there was around $65,000 in ticket sales. Although that was really good, the gala was going to cost us more than that to host. “And, as a non-profit organization, we had a decision to make — go ahead with the gala and not raise money or take the $65,000 and do something good with it?” Blume said that Vancouver is “notorious for RSVPing late” so they “hung on as long as possible, as we knew people were pre-occupied

with the election and things like that. “We decided to cancel.” The Biennale now has six months to sell the artworks as per the contract with the artists. And it is now advertising internationally in industry magazines all over the world in a bid to sell off the artworks. “Lenin will definitely go,” Blume said of the piece that caused quite a stir at the intersection of Alderbridge and Elmbridge ways for the last year and a half. “Wind Waves’ artist is getting lots of attention in Chicago right now, so I’d be shocked if her piece in Richmond doesn’t go.” Lenin/Miss Mao was valued at $700,000, while Wind Waves had a $400,000 price tag. Blume said the pieces, which are strategically dotted around Vancouver and Richmond, can be sold for anything from hundreds of thousands of dollars to millions. “The big sculptures are more difficult to sell and it can sometimes take months to finalsee Ticket sales page 4

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Project: City, province supported wooden structure Continued from page 1 were evacuated Tuesday night and people living nearby were warned Wednesday lunchtime to close their windows to keep out the thick smoke that was still billowing from the ashes that used to be the Remy building. The Remy project, two buildings containing 188 suites — some of which were to be handed over to BC Housing for seniors rentals — got off to a controversial start at the planning stage two years ago when the city’s fire-rescue department expressed concern over its ability to deal with a fire in a six-storey wooden building. They said their ladder trucks would not be able to reach into the fire properly. Richmond’s chief fire prevention officer, Dave Clou, told city council two years ago that he didn’t know anywhere else in North America that has allowed the construction of six-storey wooden apartment buildings.

“This hasn’t happened anywhere else that I know of, and there’s a reason for that,” Clou told the News after the council meeting. “We have lots of buildings in Richmond higher than six storeys. But they’re made of concrete, and if there’s a fire, it’s generally contained to that floor. “If, however, there’s a fire near the top floor of a six storey combustible construction building, we have no way to get that high and tackle it and stop it from spreading.” The province changed the regulations more than two years ago to allow such a building to be constructed in a bid to boost the B.C. lumber industryduring the recession. The former premier, Gordon Campbell, carried out the project’s official ground-breaking last summer, enthusing how safe the building was, despite the concerns “I’m confident the buildings will

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Firefighters dampen the smouldering ruin that was the Remy project. be safe and secure and will expand the use of wood materials in B.C,” Campbell said at the time. The project was due to be finished in December.

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Firefighting crews were still on the scene of the burned-down development 12 hours after the blaze started Tuesday night.

Continued from page 3 It wasn’t all bad news for the Biennale last week, though. Blume revealed that the clients who bought $65,000 worth of tickets agreed to

donate the cash instead to leave a legacy that the Biennale is now planning to involve the public in. “The vast majority of ticket sales were from big patrons who bought them in blocks,” she said. “So we asked them ‘if we cancel, would you consider donating the money for a sculpture that would provide a legacy for one of the participating cities?’

“The patrons loved the idea of leaving a legacy. Now we’re working towards an event that will involve all the community.” The event being crafted by the Biennale will be a cycle tour of all the sculptures. “As people go round, they can toss in loonies and twoonies to help with the legacy fund and also vote for what they think is

their number one sculpture,’ Blume added. “Their choices will help us choose the legacy. “We’re looking at the first week in July for the launch.” The majority of people who filled in a City of Richmond survey earlier this year said they didn’t want the city to use a public art reserve to buy any of the Biennale items.

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Since her ﬁrst private painting lessons at age 11, Jeanette has been making art. Raised in Richmond, she won a high school scholarship to attend Emily Carr University of Art & Design in 1992, where she would subsequently win four more scholarships. Prior to graduating in 1996, she spent a year in Berlin, Germany, studying painting, sculpting and installation art as part of a student exchange program. Jeanette is best known for her bold colour and dramatic ﬁgurative compositions, typically painted in reverse on the back of clear acrylic panels. In recent years, she has been part of City’s public art program for utility boxes and Canada Line Art Columns. Jeanette regularly donates her time and artwork to charities and is an active member of the Richmond Arts Coalition.

Simon is Gateway Theatre’s Artistic & Executive Director. Over the past 12 years he has served on the Richmond Chamber of Commerce, Tourism Richmond and is a founding member of the Richmond Arts Coalition. He started Gateway’s innovative Studio series and play development programs to emerging artists in professional theatre. Prior to Richmond, he worked in Canadian theatre for almost three decades as an artistic director, director, writer and teacher at the National Arts Centre, Stratford Festival and Banff Centre to name a few. He was awarded the Governor General’s Canada 125 Medal, was inducted into McMaster University’s Alumni Gallery and won Theatre BC’s 1995 National Playwrights Award.

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Over his 33-year career as a music teacher in Richmond, Len has been an inspiration to countless students. His longest stint was 20 years at Steveston Secondary School where he became known for his untiring and inspiring involvement with the school’s music program and the Richmond Youth Concert Band, which toured nationally and internationally. His teaching career included courses in Concert and Jazz Bands, Concert Choir and Vocal Jazz, Music Composition, Guitar and Musical Theatre. An executive member of the BC Music Educators’ Association, his students have competed in and received many festival honours at the regional, provincial and national level.

Since she was four years old, Natalie has played piano and taken home prizes, including the Gifted Youth Award from the Vancouver Academy of Music in both 2007 and 2008 and second prize in the International Piano Festival in 2009. She has performed twice as a soloist with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. In addition to piano, Natalie plays the violin (receiving the Silver Medal for the highest mark in BC for Grade 6 violin) and the yang qin. She is also an Irish dancer who has competed internationally. Fluent in French, Mandarin and Japanese, Natalie is also an honour roll student at McMath high school where she led a small team in raising over $6000 for Haiti earthquake relief.

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In 1998, Nadeane approached the Richmond Art Gallery with an extraordinary idea: a three-day exhibition that would include anyone who wished to represent their affection of Finn Slough through art. Now in its 11th year, Art About Finn Slough annually includes work by dozens of artists (nearly 600 visitors enjoyed work by 50 artists in 2011), music, food, guest speakers and more. Nadeane is the driving force behind this community-based event which showcases and inspires artists of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. Described by artist Margaret Dragu as “one of Canada’s ﬁrst artist/academics,” Nadeane also teaches Writing at the University of the Fraser Valley.

One of Canada’s 50 Best Managed companies, Coast Capital Savings sponsors community events that help build strong families and healthy communities. In addition to ﬁnancial assistance, the company often provides enthusiastic volunteers to provide hands-on support in front of and behind the scenes. Coast Capital Savings was the presenting sponsor of the 2009 Winterfest Weekend at the Richmond Olympic Oval, and has sponsored other Richmond events including the Richmond Children’s Festival, Rich City Idol and Steveston Salmon Festival.

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More than 40 places will welcome visitors to give taste of what they offer Temple, Trinity Lutheran Church and the Richmond Jami’a Mosque will all be hosting guided tours complete with brief seminars on their respective Buddhist, Sikh, Christian and Muslim cultures. And Richmond’s smallest residents haven’t been forgotten — Doors Open also has a fun, kid-friendly line up. Got a budding artist on your hands? Head over to the Richmond Cultural Centre for a children’s animation workshop with award-winning filmmaker Jeff Chiba Stearns (Saturday from noon to 3 p.m.). Or if your little one is more of a musician, plan your visit for Sunday morning (10 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.) to participate in a drum workshop. Other family activities include a view of Grandpa’s Old Cars — Jim Ratsoy’s spectacular col-

lection of over 90 antique cars produced between 1906 and 1963 — and an educational jaunt around the Science World at Aberdeen Centre. Other free activities during Doors Open Richmond include: ! Making a leather medicine bag or dream catcher at Pathway’s Aboriginal Centre; ! Paddling at the John M. S. Lecky UBC Boathouse; ! Complimentary fruit wine tastings at Sanduz Winery; ! Tai Chi, fitness, art and ballroom classes at Minoru Place Activity Centre, Richmond’s only community centre designed for those aged 55 and over; ! Boatbuilding and quilting at the Richmond Museum; ! Spoken word and musical performances at Richmond City Hall; Sampling a traditional

Buddhist lunch at the Lingyen Mountain Temple; ! Free guided tours in the labyrinth at the Richmond Peace Labyrnith at St. Alban’s, backstage at The Gateway Theatre and through the temple at the Vancouver International Buddhist Progress Society; ! Storytelling at the Britannia Shipyard National Historic Site; ! Children’s planting workshops at Paulik Park; Folk music at the Steveston Museum. For a full listing of all participating venues and Doors Open details, pick up a brochure at any City of Richmond facility. Or download a copy from richmond.ca/doorsopen.

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Departing MPs to take hefty pensions MPs reach age 80, taxpayers will have spent a whopping $115 million. Five of those MPs, including three from B.C., will have earned more than $3 million by the time they turn 80. Retiring Liberal MP Keith Martin, 51, (Esquimalt-Juan de Fuca) will receive the highest amount overall, at $3.9 million. He’s followed by Conservatives Jay Hill, 58, (Prince George-Peace River), and Chuck Strahl, 54, (ChilliwackFraser Canyon), each to collect $3.3 million. Conservative Gary Lunn, 54, who lost the battle in Saanich-Gulf Islands to Green party leader Elizabeth May, is close behind at $2.2 million, while departing B.C. Interior Tories Jim Abbott, 68, (Kootenay-Columbia) and Stockwell Day, 61, (Okanagan-Coquihalla) each will receive $1.6 million. Cummins will collect $1.3 million. “Even though losing an election can be hard, MPs should find a nice soft landing with their golden

parachute,” said Derek Fildebrandt, national research director for the federation. Fildebrandt said politicians do not make public their pension amounts, so the federation calculates how much they’ll receive based on salaries, age and years of service. “They do not want us to know how much they make,” said Fildebrandt, “So we make it our business to make sure the taxpayer knows.” Defeated or retiring MPs are eligible to collect a fully indexed pension at age 55 if they have served at least six years in the House. Those who have not served the minimum years and receive no pension collect a severance equal to 50 per cent of their total salary. Lump sum severance payments range from a low of $78,866 to a high of $116,624, the amount defeated Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff will receive. The high turnover in this election — affecting about one-third of the cabinet — makes it the most expensive

in pension payouts since the 1993 vote, said Fildebrandt. “With the annihilation of one party and the near destruction of another -and because a lot of those that lost Bloc seats had been there since 1993 -this is a pretty big one.” The federation argues the current pension plan, which requires taxpayers to pay $4 for every $1 contributed by an MP, is too steep. Postmedia News

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he history of medicine is basically a history of being often wrong, with a short postscript about being right. For thousands of years, the best medical advice you could get was, “Rest, and hope it gets better on its own.” Beyond herbs, some chemicals and change of scenery, there was little doctors and healers could do. In some extreme cases, they opted for bloodletting, believing that if you rid your body of some fluids, it would balance the system. Now we know that this cure was often worse than the disease. Yet they were onto something. Around the time that doctors and scientists figured out that bleeding was either useless or harmful, they found a good reason to keep drawing blood. They learned how to do transfusions. The tale of scientists learning how to type, store and transfuse blood is another one of those unglamorous tales that has helped millions. These days, the modern heroes are twofold: there are the nurses, doctors and lab technicians who keep a close watch on the system to keep it safe. Then there are the donors themselves. All you have to do is lie there. There’s a little pinch, some boring waiting, and then you get rewarded with a cookie. Canadian Blood Services is, as usual, trying to increase the number of people who donate. The blood drop symbol on pages 14, 19, 20 and 22 is one part of their most recent campaign. There is a steady need for donors, as stored blood isn’t just needed for injuries or surgical patients. There are regular blood transfusions needed for cancer patients in treatment, among other users of blood products. Bloodletting may be medically worthless, but donating blood can leave you feeling like you’ve made that difference. The Langley Advance editorial

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Election warning wasn’t heeded The Editor, Re: “Conservatives lack real leadership,” Letters, April 29. Well, it appears that letter-writer Nancy Forhan was un-successful in warning her fellow constituents of a Conservative “ideological” agenda. Her assertion that Prime Minister Harper expected Canadians to “blindly” trust him was ridiculous if for no other reason than he has been in power for five years now. As for Canadians having a clear choice in Jack Layton, if parliamentary voting is any indicator, it seems Canadians don’t have much of a choice at all, as he routinely whips his caucus to toe the party line, rather than allowing his MPs to vote with their conscience. B.W. London Richmond

Jackaman’s comment insulting The Editor, Re: “NDP’s Jackaman vows to dog Wong,” News, May 4. So Dale Jackaman thinks Conservatives are plain loathsome and Richmond voters have ignored that “fact.” Well, Mr. Jackaman, you just insulted the 58 per cent of Richmond voters who acknowledged the good job the Tories have done so far. By the way, last week, one of your campaign workers left a voice mail message on my residence answering machine, asking me to vote NDP. Hopefully, when the next election comes up, you won’t be wasting that call on me. Gordon R. Heck Richmond

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City has clear vision for art scene Arts and culture benefit our lives in countless ways. They encourage experiences that stimulate our thoughts, emotions and intellect. The Richmond Arts Strategy, originally adopted in 2004, articulates a vision for the future of arts and culture in our city. It identifies arts and culture needs within the community and encourages strategies and priorities to meet those needs. The strategy includes a vision: “Richmond believes that a diversity of arts experiences, and the arts and artists who express them, are integral to an enriched quality of life. Therefore, Richmond is a welcoming and inclusive community where culture and arts activity are celebrated and supported.” The arts strategy is now being updated for completion this fall. One reason why so many people want to live and work in Richmond is because of our dynamic cultural scene and facilities. Just look at this year’s busy cultural line-up as we enter the spring and summer seasons. For decades, the Gateway Theatre, Richmond Art Gallery and Richmond Arts Centre have provided outstanding cultural enrichment to our community, as they are supported by our active volunteer networks. Recently, the third annual Winter Festival of the Arts launched the season with a multitude of events. From visual, performing, liter-

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ary, and media arts – and arts festivals, workshops and courses, there has been something for everyone. The popular Minoru Chapel Opera nights and Lulu Art in the City series have just wrapped up successful programs spanning from March through May. New to Richmond’s arts roster is the Youth Dance Academy. Launched last fall, the group is similar to a professional dance company as it provides young dancers with many opportunities to create, rehearse and perform. The dancers held their first public performance in January and more are planned. Also new this year is the Richmond Media Lab. This promises to give students of all ages hands-on experience with leading media technology. And there’s more for the summer, so mark your calendars. The New Asia Film Festival has been transformed into the Richmond International Film and Media Festival, set for July 21-24. In its fourth year, the festival is expanding its intercultural and interactive vision to include international feature films, a youth film-making project, a community outreach film pro-

duction, outdoor screenings and more. And you will not want to miss a site-specific performance of Mortal Coil Society’s “Salmon Row.” This production, planned for Aug. 17-27, features Britannia Heritage Shipyard setting as its stage. The cast of actors and community members promise to deliver vibrant performances using puppetry, masks and projections as they explore topical issues including immigration, ethnic conflict and labour history. Also, the city just announced the recipients of Richmond’s third annual Arts Awards — each winner and 75 other nominees in six categories having all made major contributions to the arts in Richmond. The awards are designed to recognize those individuals and organizations committed to cultivating greater understanding of the value of the arts, encourage excellence and build new leaders within the arts community. Generally, the arts and culture scene is one important catalyst for a healthy and balanced community. Richmond has increased its programming, while it encourages community organizations through its grants program, along with support for local festivals, symposiums and arts recognition events. All residents benefit from a vibrant arts and culture community. I hope to see you at some of the events this summer.

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That is most logical and will create the long term safest fuel delivery system you are after and will cause the least risk to people and the Fraser estuary. I would urge you to go back to square one and develop a reasonable and logical proposal that will have the support of the public and those that have succeeded in protecting what is remaining of the Fraser River estuary. I look forward to a more acceptable proposal with better consultation and a project that most of us can support or at least not oppose. This latter goal should have been one of your major objectives before you selected the study team that produced the reports and the conclusions that we simply cannot support. Otto E. Langer Richmond

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Delta and has upset a large group that are concerned about this proposals and the rather callus attitude to one of the world’s great estuaries that now needs restoration and not more industrial development of this sort. The negative response that you have seen is just the tip of the iceberg. I question the wisdom that you may have had on your team which would allow such a proposal to proceed to this point. Many of us including some of us that put together VAPOR (Vancouver Airport Pipeline Opposition for Richmond) are not ecofreaks. We see the need for a healthy and competitive airport. Unfortunately, you have missed an opportunity to consult on several options you had before you have tried to stuff an especially bad option though an environmental review process that is less than what is required under the circumstances. You should put your pipeline down Highway 99 but it should continue down the

highway to Interstate 5 and to the ARCO Cherry Point refinery to augment the fuel you can continue to receive from the Burnaby Chevron refinery though the existing Kinder Morgan pipeline. That is most logical and will create the long term safest fuel delivery system you are after and will cause the least risk to people and the Fraser estuary. I would urge you to go back to square one and develop a reasonable and logical proposal that will have the support of the public and those that have succeeded in protecting what is remaining of the Fraser River estuary. I look forward to a more acceptable proposal with better consultation and a project that most of us can support or at least not oppose. This latter goal should have been one of your major objectives before you selected the study team that produced the reports and the conclusions that we simply cannot support. Otto E. Langer Richmond

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Central Rmd: Outstanding architectural and designer’s mansion. Extensive use of materials and excellent workmanship. Stone face exterior. Grand foyer. 16’ high ceiling living, dining rm & wet bar on maple ﬂoors; waterscaped rock garden with 5 waterfalls, ﬁsh ponds & sport court; indoor pool, swirl pool, sauna, steam bath and exercise room; double insulated home theatre. 6 ensuite bedrooms, 2 dens, 2 kitchens, 9 washrooms.

10020 Springmont Dr, Rmd: $1,968,000 New Listing!

Stevenston North: Brand new, quiet neighbourhood, no ditches or hydro pole. 7518 sf corner lot, 3363 sf interior, 5BR+6Bath+Den, 3-car-garage, S-facing yard. Superior material and workmanship: beautiful mouldings, unique light ﬁxtures and chandelier, granite & H/W ﬂoors on main; large high ceiling family & living rm, big media rm with ensuite & walk-ins, 2 kitchens of high end appliances, cabinets and granite counter. HRV, A/C, radiant heat, steam shower, speaker sys, security sys, vacuum blt-in, motor gate, I/G sprinkler. 2-510 NHW. Steps to dyke, parks, close to school & shopping.

7280 Montana Rd, Rmd: $1,898,000 New Listing! No HST!

No ditch! No hydro pole! Great neighbourhood with lots of million dollar homes on Montana! Elegant custom built 4 year-new executive home: 5 BR, 4.5 baths, 1 BR in-law suite with kitchen and separate entrance; grand foyer, high coffered ceiling, detailed crown mouldings, HW ﬂoors, 2 kitchens, S/S appliances, Media Room, steam shower, A/C, HRV, hot water radiant heating, I/G sprinkler system, security system and motor gate. Close to GREAT schools and community centre. Bal. NHW.

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6560 Eckersley Rd, Rmd: $1,588,000

New Listing! Open House: Sunday, May 8, 2-4pm Central Rmd: 18yrs new 4,500 SF 2 level single house: 7BR+5.5Bath+3Kitchens, lot size 128 x 66, E facing back yard. Huge living room, plenty of spacious rooms, tudies, storage and 3 car garage. Recent renovation: new paint, HW ﬂoor, cabinets, counter top, bathrooms, etc. Steps to Rmd Centre, skytrain, bus, schools, public markets, etc. GREAT LOCATION! Townhouse zoning! Perfect investment/self-living! Quick possession!

8040 Fairdell Cr, Rmd: $958,800 New Listing!

Seafair: lot size 7507 sq.ft (60 x 125.12), 3BR + 2Bath, 1954 sq.ft, locating on one of the most beautiful streets in W Rmd. Huge SE facing back yard, enclosed garage, 2 storage sheds, side walk, etc. Steps to dyke and parks. No hydro poles, no ditches! Perfect to live/ hold /build! Sold as it is. Rare opportunity!

1801-9180 Hemlock Dr, Rmd: $798,000

Beautiful 5-yr-new high-rise penthouse with a phenomenal panoramic view of mountains, water, park, & green space! 1204 Sq-ft, 3BR&2Bath, extra large living & dinning room with 15’ high ceiling & French windows; HW ﬂoor, granite counter top, S/S appliance. SE facing, 2 large balconies offering additional exposure to northern scenery. 2 indoor parking & 1 huge locker. Low maint fee including gas, hot water, central A/C & the most luxurious club house in Rmd, full amenities: pool, sauna, steam room & roofed garden. Bal. NHW. Close to Garden City Community Park, schools, shopping, restaurants, and public transit.

New Listing! 2-7373 Turnill St, Rmd: $589,000

McLennan North: “Mezzo!” Like new (less than 1-yr), spacious, deluxe 3BR+2.5Bath+2Parking townhome, 9’ ceiling on large main ﬂoor with extensive crown moulding, HW ﬂoor, designer colour scheme, professional series s/s appliances, granite counters in kitchen and all baths. Show home condition! Close to schools, transit, parks, shopping, restaurants and all city center functions, etc. Great opportunity to own or invest!

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18-5740 Garrison Rd, Rmd: $588,800 New Listing!

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Central Rmd: Better than new! Concrete high rise “Versante”. Bright & spacious 1 br/1 bath corner unit. NW facing with mountain and city view. S.S whirlpool appliances, granite countertops & laminate ﬂoors. Steps away from Skytrain, bus stops, Lansdowne Mall, Kwantlen university, Rmd center and restaurants. Exclusive amenities: ﬁreside lounge with wet bar, kitchen facilities, billiards room, big screen theatre and guest suite to name a few! (Now tenanted: $1200/month, lease until 1/31/12)

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Central Rmd: Lansdowne Square, good building w/newer paint, low maint fee. Very well kept, bright & spacious 2 bedroom unit, app. 955 sq,ft. inside unit, N-facing, away from Westminster HWY. Large storage in unit. Siding and balcony reparied 3 yrs ago. Budgeted to change common area carpet. Walk to bus, shopping, Kwantlen College, restaurants, etc. Very convenient location. Great for 1st time buyer & investment!

315-8600 Jones Rd, Rmd: $235,000

Central Rmd: Sunnyvale, well maintained 1BR + 1Bath, 665 sf SE-facing top ﬂoor unit, bright & spacious, overlooking the green court yard! Fresh paint, Laminate ﬂoor & newer fridge. Excellent facilities with indoor pool & exercise centre. Minutes to schools, Rmd Centre, Shopping, markets, sky train, etc. Great layout! Movein condition. Priced to sell!

218-7800 St. Albans Rd, Rmd: $228,800 New Listing!

Central Rmd: Well kept, bright 1 BR+1 bath, 647 sq ft garden over-looking unit. Good size kitchen, living & dining room. In-suite laundry. Complex facilities including indoor pool, bike room & exercise centre. Minutes to schools, Rmd Centre and Canada Line. Great opportunity for investor & 1st time buyer! Long time good tenant occupied, willing to stay.

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things you enjoy even if the person you are caring for doesn’t have as much to enjoy. ! Take a vacation even it means being away for three weeks. Consider respite care, friends, relatives, paid or unpaid — whatever it takes. ! Talk about your concerns and about your joys with the person you are caring for. ! Listen when you have some energy. Choose not to listen when you are tired and don’t have much to give. Real listening takes real energy. ! Laugh even when the going is tough. The bottom line. These are your rights. Read them every day so they sink in deep enough that you begin to live by them. Jan Gazley RN, BScN is a nurse with over 24 years of experience including caring for people with dementia.Contact her at onetoonehomehealth.ca or 604-786-6165. Wendy Thompson MA is a gerontologist, caregiver consultant and coach, published author and former Olympian. Her promise is to help make your caregiver life easier. She is available for consulting and coaching at 604-2750091.

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May 8 Asian Heritage Month 2011: Drum for the World Drum Syndicate presents a hands on intercultural drumming experience. Choose from one of two drumming workshops where you can try out all sorts of percussion instruments. Open to all. Drum Syndicate is a world percussion trio that invite you to join in the excitement. Playing high-energy traditional music from around the world, Drum Syndicate bring percussive heat to anywhere they play. This free event. Times: 10-10:30 a.m. and 10:45-11:15 a.m. Location: Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate For more information contact: City of Richmond Phone: 604-276-4000 May 9 Music In Our Schools presented by Richmond School District featuring Hugh Boyd secondary and elementary schools. Time: 7 p.m. Tickets: Adults $8, eyeGO (students) $5 Location: Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Rd. Website: gatewaytheatre. com Phone: 604-270-6500 May 10

Music In Our Schools presented by Richmond School District featuring McRoberts secondary and elementary schools. Tickets: Adults $8, eyeGO (students) $5 Location: Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Rd. Time: 7 p.m. Website: gatewaytheatre.com Phone: 604270-6500

May 11 Music In Our Schools presented by Richmond School District #38 Featuring MacNeill Secondary School and elementary schools. Time 7 p.m. Tickets: Adults $8, eyeGO (students) $5

Location: Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Rd. Website: gatewaytheatre. com Phone: 604-270-6500 May 13 Tong Moo Do Black Belt Ceremony presented by Tong Moo Do Martial Arts School A celebration to

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Arts Calendar Continued from page 19 Chopin, Liszt, Mendelssohn, Rachmaninoff and Shostakovic. Music for Piano solo, Piano Duo & Violin. Tickets: $15 Location: Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Rd. Website: gatewaytheatre. com May 15 Nature in Your Neighbourhood The Nature in Your Neighbourhood road show is coming to Garden City Community Park. Free admission. Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Location: Garden City Community Park, 6620 Garden City Rd. Richmond Website: www.richmond.ca May 16 Music for Moms presented by Richmond Youth Concert Band Annual concert for “Moms” featuring full concert band, jazz ensemble & the Richmond Elementary Honour Band. Time: 7 p.m. Tickets: Adults $10 & Student/Senior $7 Location: Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Rd. Website: gatewaytheatre. com

May 16-20 39th Annual MusicFest Canada National Finals During the weeklong event MusicFest will bring together more than 10,000 of Canada’s finest young musicians who will perform for recognition as the country’s foremost musical ensembles. May 17-8 p.m.- Pacific Symphonic Wind Ensemble May 18-8 p.m.- Aliqua Vocal Ensemble May 19-8 p.m.- Faculty Alumni Big Band May 20-8 p.m.- Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Location: Music Fest various locations in Richmond & Vancouver Website: www.musicfest.ca May 17-July 5 Angela Gooliaf’s Misunder-stand-ing(s) Using exaggeration, multiples and scale, her work provides opportunity for viewers to examine their own role in a repetitive reality based on the current need to stay connected. Location: Richmond City Hall Galleria, 6911 No. 3 Rd. Website: www.richmond.ca Phone: 604-276-4000 May 19 Steveston Folk Guild at the Britannia Heritage Shipyard

- ILLITERATTY Illiteratty performs poetic, silly, angry, fun original folk music, featuring Earle Peach, Albert Klassen, Wanda Mundy and Rev Nixon on percussion. Illiteratty did a short tour of Vancouver Island last year to many enthusiastic audiences. Time 7:30 p.m. Tickets $8 at the door; Children under 12

Each year in May, children and youth in our dance programs present a series of performances which highlight their course work throughout the year. Location: Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Rd. Website: www.gatewaytheatre.com May 22 Around the World presented by

free. Location: Chinese Bunkhouse, Britannia Heritage Shipyard, 5180 Westwater Dr., Steveston Phone: 604-272-9294 Email: dave@stevestonfolk. org May 21-22 Richmond Arts Centre Annual School Dance Recital

Richmond Arts Centre Dance End of year dance recital performances. Tickets: $16 Time: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 5 p.m. Location: Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Road Richmond Website: www.gatewaytheatre.com

May 23-24 Imaginarium presented by Defy Gravity End of year dance recital performances. Tickets: $20 Location: Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Rd. Website: www.gatewaytheatre.com May 27 Danceology 2011 presented by Dance Co Entertaining routines by Dance Co’s Recreational, Competitive, Intensive, and Company Dancers. Tickets: Adults $25.25 & Youth -18/Seniors $19.75 Location: Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Rd. Website: www.gatewaytheatre.com May 28 Showcase 2011 presented by Dance Co This special show showcases the best of best, in a great evening of inspiring performances. Tickets: Adults $25.25 & Youth -18/Seniors $19.75 Location: Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Rd. Website: www.gatewaytheatre.com Phone: 604-270-6500

May 29 Richmond Hospital Foundation Race for Life Richmond Go-Kart Family & Friends Fun Day benefiting the Richmond Hospital Foundation. Unlimited go-kart racing, a hot dog, a drink, and ice cream PLUS, face painting, balloon animals and much more. Tickets $30 each or $100 for a family of four. Reserve at 604-244-5252. Location: Richmond Go-Kart Track, 6631 Sidaway Rd. Website: www.richmondgokarts.com Phone: 604-278-6184 May 29 SOS Children’s Village Run Join us at Richmond Olympic Oval to support SOS Children’s Village BC. Collect pledges and participate in the Family Walk, 5K or 10K Walk/Run to help make a difference for over 9,000 BC children and youth in foster care. Location: Richmond Olympic Oval, 6511 River Road Richmond Website: www.richmondoval. ca Phone: 778-296-1400 Presented with support of

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Take responsibility for what you need and feel Lorraine Wilson KEEP IT SIMPLE

I was speaking with someone in the community recently who asked me to talk about how we bring awareness into our relationships and what that might look like. To begin with, awareness or consciousness is always here. It is who we are, but most of us are not aware of what is really occurring in any given moment because there is too much activity going on in the mind. However, when we do make a choice to live life in awareness, relationships are definitely one of the best ways we can discover who we are, what triggers our emotions, what old patterns or conditioning

we stay stuck in and more importantly, what keeps us from discovering peace and freedom in our lives. Life is a mirror; everywhere you look you can see aspects of who you are being reflected back to you. Everything you experience in life, positive or negative is a reflection of yourself. Relationships are a great opportunity to embrace the mirror approach and not hold your partner accountable for your state of being. If you think your partner is selfish, does that mean you too are selfish? Check it out, maybe it does or maybe the mirror is asking you not to be judgemental or to look at some other aspect of yourself. A big shift can occur in a relationship when you both take responsibility for who you are and you might discover love grows more deeply.

There’s also a point when you agree to tell the truth and own whatever actions or words you have contributed to a situation, it diffuses the tension in a relationship. It’s when we don’t

working through some issues the other partner can simply hold the space with love and kindness and not take the situation personally, but rather, support the other person as they seek to dis-

own or take responsibility for who we are that it creates suffering. When one person in the relationship is consciously

cover what is calling for their attention. A common situation in relationships is when one partner is expressing a feeling and

wants the other person to fix it. This void I am speaking about can be present for many years and we often go looking for anything and everything to fill it. If you’ve tried this strategy, you’ll know it doesn’t work. It might for a while, but eventually the void that wanted your attention will continue to return until you choose to meet it yourself. It will never be filled by any job, person or activity because it’s actually your own heart calling YOU home, so how can anyone or anything else fill it? When we depend on others for love, it is always subject to change and with the changes of a partner coming and going or not showing up the way you want them to, you will continue to experience the emptiness, but when you discover that love is always here, it’s alive in you, then it doesn’t matter what

comes and goes, your free. If you’re seeking love, simply begin by giving it to yourself, discover the ways you can make yourself happy. You can also begin to ask yourself where does the source of “I am not loveable” or “I am not good enough” arise from? Gangaji, a teacher who travels the world speaking on this subject matter has a short video you can view; you may discover parts of yourself in what she has to say http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=HFdvwiQiVJI. Other options could be working with a therapist, energy healer or simply being still and going within to discover the answers of what is true for you. Lorraine Wilson is a Richmond resident, life coach, guest speaker and group facilitator. For more information visit www. keepinglifesimple.org

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Carole and Reg Roebuck share a cuppa at the Steveston Thrift Store where they volunteer each week. has more than 70 volunteers). “We have donations coming in six days a week,” said Carole. “Reg does a lot, including loading and unloading pieces of furniture or picking up larger pieces for people who can’t make it here.” Meanwhile, Carole stopped to introduce

eighty-something Laura Chapotelle. Every Monday morning, the feisty senior leaves her home in Ladner laden with home baked goods she bakes for the volunteers. “For the past 30 years, Laura has brought us delicious baking for our coffee break,” said Carole. see Funds page 24

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Reg Roebuck spent decades as a senior executive telling others what to do. Now, the retired Richmondite does “exactly what I’m told to do.” Roebuck and his wife Carole are Richmond Hospital Auxiliary volunteers who spend countless hours working at the Steveston Thrift Store. Monday morning, the News went to visit the couple and even before the doors opened at the thrift store, the place was buzzing with activity and laughter. There were already 15 volunteers busily sorting donations of gently used items — everything from clothing to small appliances, jewelry to children’s books and toys and everything in between — mending, going through boxes upon boxes of donations, and pricing items ready for sale. (The thrift store

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Continued from page 23 Carole has been volunteering with the auxiliary for more than a dozen years and Reg was brought on board a year after retiring. Some of the lady volunteers piped in that “we gave him a year of retirement and then he had to come volunteer with no pay.” “The ladies keep me in line everyday,” quipped the 69-year-old, who works two to three days at week at the thrift shop. “I love it though. “It’s like a birthday party everyday, it’s always a surprise.” The kibitzing doesn’t end as we tour the large facility, which is housed on the corner of Chatham Street and Second Avenue. At one time, the heritage building was the Steveston Methodist Church (circa 1894), then in 1925 it was renamed the Steveston United Church. In 1927 an addition was put on and it became the church hall. More recently, the building housed the Steveston Bicycle Shop until 2008 when the Richmond Hospital Auxiliary took it over. Carole, 68, is a seasoned veteran of volunteerism. An office manager before she retired in 1992, Carole has giving her time to worthwhile non-profits ever since she can remember. “While raising our two daughters,

I volunteered for many of their school functions, as well as through the church,” said Carole. “I was also involved in puppet shows put on at low income schools.” Carole not only volunteers at the shop, she is also on the Richmond Hospital Auxiliary council. The board is responsible for choosing where the auxiliary volunteers want to donate their funds. “Our mandate for choosing where the money is dispersed is that it must go for the comfort and care of patients at Richmond Hospital,” said Carole. “The hospital gives us a wish list and then, after input from the volunteers, the board chooses where to spend the money. “Last year, after we paid our expenses, we gave the hospital $315,000,” she said. The couple said they are proud of the store, which is an eco-friendly nonprofit. “When the donations come in, it allows people to avoid the landfill and recycle their items,” said Reg. “Buyers have an opportunity to buy gently used items for a lot less, so people on fixed or low incomes benefit and Richmond as a community does as well,” said Reg. Both said they get so much more than they give. “We both love the interaction with the volunteers and the customers,” said Carole.

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Jennifer Bell shows a few of her savoury creations, which she sells at her newly-opened business, Bell’s Bake Shop. running the kitchen at the popular eatery. Bell then decided to go back to school and attended Dubrulle Culinary Arts, where she graduated in culinary and pastry arts. “I never set up to get into this business, but as a child I grew up baking with my mom and grandmother and always enjoyed it,” said Bell.

Victoria Sponge Cake Cupcakes: Here is a simple recipe for dads and children to make for their special mom on Mother’s Day. These easy vanilla cupcakes are called Victoria Sponge Cake. Ingredients: 112 grams (4 oz) flour 112 grams (4 oz) sugar 112 grams (4 oz) butter 2 eggs 5 ml (1 tsp) baking powder 5 ml (1 tsp) vanilla 50 ml (¼ cup) milk Method: Preheat oven to 180 C (350 F). Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and mix until incorporated. Combine the flour and baking powder.

Bell moved to England for a few years, where she honed her culinary and pastry making skills. In 2009, Bell returned to Richmond and helped open Gastown’s Pourhouse restaurant. “Last year, I got tired of working for others and decided to work and live in my community … now, I can bike to work,” she said.

Pour in half of it and start to mix. Add the milk and vanilla and then the rest of the flour mixture. Pour the mix into lined muffin tins filling them 3/4 full. Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until tooth pick inserted comes out clean. Cool, ice and enjoy! This recipe makes six cupcakes. For the Royal Icing: Ingredients: 1 egg white 224 grams (8 oz) sifted icing sugar 2 or 3 drops of lemon juice Method: Beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually beat in icing sugar and lemon. Continue beating until icing becomes white. Then, get artistic by adding a few drops of colouring, and you can also add multicoloured sprinkles, Smarties or just about any small size candy will work well. Dress it up anyway you like and we are sure your mom will be thrilled!

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Friday

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Saturday

Cherelle Jardine presents Musical Expressions with singer/songwriter Rachael Chatoor on Saturday, May 7 at 9 p.m. at the Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate. Free admission - part of the Imaginary Enclave Gala Evening. For more information, visit www.cherellejardine.com.

information, call 604-2246162 or visit www.r2festival.org. The 9th Annual Richmond Delta Regional Heritage Fair is an opportunity to view history through the eyes

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of our youth on Saturday, May 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Richmond Cultural Centre, where you can visit 74 student project displays and take part in fun activities for the whole family. Admission is free!

For more information, call the Delta Museum and Archives Society at 604-946-9322 or visit our website at www.deltamuseum.ca. Turn back time or fly into the future at the

fourth annual Doors Open Richmond event on Saturday, May 7 and Sunday, May 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 40 venues are featured this year, including places of worship, green spaces, art galleries, artist studios,

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The Richmond Yacht Club’s Annual Sail Past Ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 7 beginning at 10:45 a.m. with the raising of the colours at the Middle Arm Amphitheatre, in the 7000 block of River Road, followed by the Sail Past at 11:45 a.m. The public is welcome to watch the parade of boats anywhere from the dyke between the Dinsmore Bridge and the Richmond Yacht Club. For more information, call 604-278-1013 or visit www.richmondyachtclub. ca. The RCCS Asian Heritage Fair & Doors Open 2011 happens Saturday, May 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Opening ceremonies at 10:15 a.m.) at the RCCS office, #2088171 Park Rd. There will be two sessions of history of Chinese Canadian workshops in English and in Chinese. Free admission. For more information and times, call 604-2707222. Reel 2 Real expands to Richmond with a free screening of One Big Hapa Family — For Film Buffs of All Ages — on Saturday, May 7 at 3 p.m, at the Richmond City Hall, 6911 No. 3 Rd. Reel 2 Real International Film Festival for Youth is a free event, however, there will be a donation box available for Japan Earthquake Relief. Eight short films will also be shown, including local productions Cry Rock, Tempo, and Anne Marie Flemmings’ I Was a Child of Holocaust Survivors. A Free Animation Workshop will also be offered from noon to 3 p.m. For more

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Continued from page 27 City facilities, including pools, rinks, community centres, heritage sites, Richmond Nature Park, Richmond Cultural Centre and Richmond City Hall. A complete listing of participating sites can also be found at www. richmond.ca/doorsopen.

Tuesday

The Paciﬁc Woodworkers Guild members meet on the third Tuesday of each month (except July and August). New members and guests are always welcome! They meet at 11060 No. 2 Rd. Come watch the presentations, get involved in the discussions and enjoy the refreshments.

Wednesday

The Unchanging Gospel Story is presented each Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. in the James Whiteside elementary, 9282 Williams Rd. Joshua Tschetter and Harvey Purves welcome everyone.

Thursday

Jet-Lag Travel Fashion Boutique, Goway Travel and TravelBoecker invite you to join them for a Free Travel Talk & Slide Show: Discover Africa - from Cape to Cairo, and many stops in between! Luxury and classic wildlife safaris, cultural experiences, train journeys, beach and hiking trips, family and single travel on Thursday, May 12 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Jet-Lag Travel Fashion Boutique, 110-12031 Second Ave. Light refreshments will be served. R.S.V.P. to 604-277-3331 or jet-lagtravelfashion@shaw.ca Every Thursday night is Bingo at St. Paul Parish, 8251 St. Alban’s Rd. Come and join an evening of fun and lots of exciting prizes, while supporting programs such as community outreach, youth program, hospital visitations and seniors outreach. Make it a date every Thursday. For more information, call 604-277-3213.

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Actress fools crew members with her Scots brogue Richmondite landed a part on Trainspotting author’s latest film adaptation

BY ALAN CAMPBELL

acampbell@richmond-news.com

“You’re not from Toronto,” a make-up my own.” artist said to Laura Nordin on the set. The recording was then edited and When you’ve managed to fool the crew downloaded whisked via e-mail to Sault that’s working on the film, you know, as an Ste. Marie, Ont., where the movie, although actress, you’ve done a good job faking your set in Scotland, is being produced. accent. The film itself will be the third derived Richmondite Nordin had mastered the from Welsh’s many creations. Scots brogue so well that she had people The first, and most notable, being believing she was more Caledonia than Trainspotting, a raw, comedic and often Canuck. disturbing insight into the life of a closeEven renowned writer Irvine Welsh knit band of heroin addicts in a rough — the Scots author of Ecstasy, the book Edinburgh housing estate, which starred from which Nordin’s first big screen Ewan McGregor. break is being adapted — commended the And such is the coarseness of the Richmond High grad for her “Highland” accents in the films adapted from the accent. books, subtitles are required in some English-speaking parts of the world. Although Nordin, who will play a principal role alongside “I’ve only seen Toronto native Dean Trainspotting and I haven’t heard if this McDermott, admits her northern Scottish twang one will need subtitles,” was more accidental than Nordin said. by design. “I did have trouble — Laura Nordin “That was by pure reading Ecstasy at first, chance,” said Nordin, who you have to learn to read moved to Boston and New York in her mid phonetically. 20s to study acting at Harvard. “It took me some time to get used to it.” “I didn’t know that’s what I sounded Although Nordin is now based in like. Welsh came onto the set on the day I Toronto, she is still drawn back to was shooting. Richmond a few times a year to be with her “When I was on the set, I kept the family, who live in the Steveston Highway accent going and kept using it. It must have and No. 4 Road area. been the coaching that produced that.” And now that’s she’s landed her first big Indeed, when the opportunity to land film role, she’s not adverse to the prospect the role came knocking, Nordin had little of sliding back west into the Hollywood time to think about it or do any in-depth North market. research. This is definitely the most international “I had to have it done within the day. I thing I’ve done. got the call on the Friday,” recalled Nordin, “Sure, I wouldn’t mind coming back who moved to Toronto after her studies in that way,” Nordin said. the U.S. to immerse herself in the city’s “Is this my break? You can never know. independent theatre scene. I came out (East) mostly to do independent “I had to learn the lines and send them theatre and now I’m doing TV and film. in by the next day. I called a friend, who is But it is a great medium and I really love a local coach, and then I worked on it on it.”

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Artists try to Lure public Exhibition features Richmond’s beauty, uniqueness The Lure of Richmond Art Show, presented by the Community Arts Council of Richmond (CACR) at its Artisans’ Galleria in Garden City Shopping Centre, opened last weekend. The guests were greeted with a chance to talk to some of the 16 artists whose work is on display and view the work which features all the unique places that make Richmond such a livable city. Coun. Bill McNulty, MLA Linda Reid and the City of Richmond’s Kim Sommerville — who is heading up the new

Richmond Arts Strategy commission — were some of the dignitaries at the event. The CACR is one of the few federally and provincially registered non-profit arts councils in Richmond. They have been in operation and advocating for the arts for over 40 years and rely, almost solely, on donations and sales of the artwork in the galleria. The show is being held at the galleria until May 16 and is open to the public Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is free to view.

Author inspires kids to read, write Blair elementary primary students were entertained and inspired by a visit by acclaimed Canadian author Ted Staunton (pictured left with the students) as part of Canadian Children’s Book Week. Students from Kindergarten through Grade 3 participated in presentations by the author in which they sang, moved and read along, as the author shared some of his more than thirty published books for children. Staunton showed the students his original version of his most well-known picture book, Puddleman.

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Sports Batara & Dekker lead Rapids with outstanding performances

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Richmond Chuckers Matthew Cameron dives back to first base during B.C. Minor Baseball Midget “AAA” action on Saturday at Latrace Field. Richmond swept the doubleheader.

Oval hosting Western Canadian Fencing Championships The British Columbia Fencing Association, in partnership with Dynamo Fencing Club and the City of Richmond is hosting the Western Canadian Championships beginning today at the Richmond Olympic Oval. Over 220 Fencers and 420 registrants from Manitoba, Saskatoon, Alberta and British

Columbia will be battling for the title of Western Canadian Champion in a variety of age groups and weapons. The main events will be on Saturday when the Senior Men’s and Women’s epee, foil and sabre competitions will take place. Senior epee events start at 8 a.m. while Senior foil and sabre events

begin at noon. Two former Olympians will be attending the event as guests of honour and to present medals to the winners. Magdy Conyd, who represented Canada in the 1968 and 1972 games, and Joshua McGuire, who fenced at the 2004 and 2008 Games.

The Richmond Rapids Swim Club is making a big splash so far in 2011. The Rapids completed the winter with a fifth place overall finish, and first among boys teams, at the B.C. Short Course Provincial Championships. The accomplishment was made possible by the tireless work of the swimmers and coaching staff, who are now pushing this summer’s long course season even harder. Two Rapids in particular, Magnus Batara and Nicholaas Dekker, have enjoyed standout performances, gaining attention at the national level. Batara was named to this year’s Canadian Para Pan-Pacific Championship team. Pan-Pacs is the third biggest meet in the world for able bodied and para-swimmers alike. Batara qualified for the team with his second place 100 breaststroke performance at the Paralympic Spring Nationals in Minnesota with a stunning 8.4 second time drop, only one second outside the Paralympic Trials time cut. Though he’s only been swimming competitively for five years, the 19-year-old also finished in the top three in the 100 butterfly and

200 individual medley. He is coached by both his mother, Dayan Batara, and Drew McClure of the Rapids. Batara is a multi-disciplined athlete, whose accomplishments also include this year’s para-floor hockey provincial championship. Dekker was also named to a major team after winning the 200 and 400 individual medley, along with the 100 and 200 butterfly events at the provincials. He, along with other high level age group athletes, will be representing B.C. at this summer’s Western Canada Games. The Grade 10 student from Richmond has been swimming for seven years. Besides setting multiple team records, that puts him in the same company that includes Canadian greats Brian Johns and Jordan Hartney, Dekker currently has this year’s fastest 200 IM in the country for his age group. He is coached by Rapids head coach Robert Pettifer. The Rapids are a year-round club that caters to swimmers age eight to 18. Assessments for their program are offered at Watermania and Minoru pools and can be scheduled by contacting the Rapids office at rapids@shaw.ca.

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Sports Mylora among stops for new Maple Leaf Junior Mini Tour

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Emma Partridge sends the ball up field during last Sunday’s U15A Coastal Cup final at Minoru Park. The Grade 9 student at McMath secondary school didn’t let a broken arm prevent her from playing for the Tsawwassen Thunder. Her team fell 1-0 in overtime to Surrey FC Revolution.

Richmond’s Mylora Golf Course will be one of the initial stops on the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour’s new Mini Tour for young beginners to tournament golf. The MJT Mini Tour will offer boys and girls ages seven through 13 the chance to try competing in an organized but fun setting, while teaching the rules and etiquette of the game. The initial schedule encompasses stops in British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan, with other provinces to be added in time. MJT is Canada’s premier and only national junior tour run exclusively by Canadian PGA Professionals. It is known for high-level competitive junior tournaments and already offers free clinics for beginners via the Ford Go Golf, which has introduced golf to over 2,000 girls and boys since 2006.

“The MJT Mini Tour is the next step for these kids once they have taken a few lessons and practiced a bit,” says Murray Poje, CPGA and MJT Executive Director.. “It’s a stepping stone to the multi-day competition on the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour.” The tour will be at Mylora July 23. Other Lower Mainland stops include the Meridian Golf Club in White Rock (June 30) and Eaglequest Golf in Coquitlam on (August 26). The courses will be modified to suit the ages and abilities of the young players, and caddies will be allowed. Costs of participation are reasonable with the aim being to have the youngsters enjoy the experience and take advantage of a sport they can play for life. For more information on the MJT Mini Tour, visit www.maplejt. com or call 1-877-859-GOLF.

Wave capture team event at Canadian Synchronized Swimming Championships The Richmond-based Vancouver Pacific Wave Synchronized Swim Club (VPW) won gold in the Senior FINA Free Team competition at the Canadian Open for Synchronized Swimming, in Calgary. Pacifc Wave scored 71.817 to edge

out Winnipeg’s Aquatica Synchro Club (71.400) for top honours. Making the feat even more impressive is the club being small in numbers compared to perennial contenders Calgary Aquabelles and Montreal Synchro, who usually domi-

nate the sport and the championships. The VPW team is made up of girls from the Lower Mainland, age 15-to-21. Many have their sights set on making the Canadian Synchro National team. The club’s coach, Kara Kalin, as well

as many of the athletes are Richmond natives, and often can be seen training at Steveston Outdoor Pool, Minoru Pool and Watermania. For more information, visit the Vancouver Pacific Wave Synchronized Swim Club at www.vpw.bc.ca.

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Community Notices ....................................1000 Family Announcements...........................1119 Employment..........................................................1200 Education .................................................................1400 Special Occasions...........................................1600 Marketplace ..........................................................2000 Children ......................................................................3000 Pets & Livestock ...............................................3500 Health............................................................................4000 Travel & Recreation ......................................4500 Business & Finance .......................................5000 Legals ............................................................................5500 Real Estate ..............................................................6000 Rentals .........................................................................6500 Personals ...................................................................7000 Service Directory .............................................8000 Transportation ....................................................9000

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The Richmond School District is seeking individuals with excellent interpersonal, communications and customer service skills for full time and part time positions to assist in the business management of District Finances. Applicants must also have thorough knowledge of double entry bookkeeping and be proficient with computer software such as accounting, spreadsheets, database and word processing, applicable to the position. Business Education and Accounting courses, along with at least two years relevant office experience are required. For further information, please visit our website: www.sd38.bc.ca. Application forms are available at our Human Resources office between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. or on our website and should be submitted before 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 20th, 2011 to:

Human Resources, School District No. 38 (Richmond), 7811 Granville Avenue, Richmond, BC V6Y 3E3

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Looking for an opportunity to be your own boss? And also be a part of a winning team where your individual contributions rewarded? Right now, we’re looking for a great person for the following position: HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC FOR OUR RICHMOND HUB SHIFT: GRAVEYARD

• 11:30pm - 07:30am Monday to Friday STARTING WAGE: $27.30 • $33.28 at 4 months probation JOB DESCRIPTION: • Inspect and repair on/off road equipment Service equipment in a clean environment Perform equipment service calls as required Beneﬁts, Medical and Dental Work with in a unionized environment

QUALIFICATIONS: • Certiﬁed Mechanics license • Valid Class 1 drivers license with a clear drivers abstract • Prior experience with computerized maintenance systems and procedures • The ability to diagnose and repair mechanical/electrical problems with minimum vehicle downtime

INDUSTRIAL SEWING Required ASAP

A Richmond bag mfr has openings for Full-time industrial sewers. The ideal candidate(s) will have a min of 3 years sewing experience, speak/read/write English, be physically ﬁt, be willing to work Monday to Friday from 3:30 pm to midnight. Must have their own car. Reply in conﬁdence to: Human Resources @ Bulldog Bag Ltd., 13631 Vulcan Way, Richmond, V6V 1K4, or fax to 604-273-9927, or email to hr@bulldogbag.com

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Announcements

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Coming Events

175 tables of Bargains on Deluxe 20th Century Junque!

Sunday • MAY 15 • 10am-3pm Croatian Cultural Centre 3250 Commercial Drive, Van. Info: 604 980-3159 • Adm: $4.00

EMPLOYMENT 1250

Lost & Found

FOUND SUNGLASSES, Ladies prescription, in Hugh Boyd Park on Sunday Aft. Call to identify. 604-274-5159 MISSING FRENCH BULLDOG Brindle & white, 21lbs, DOB: Nov 29, 2007. MISSING since Aug 2010. Known illnesses, microchip. Last seen Elmbridge & Alderbridge. Call to report info at 604-715-1672

All advertising published in this newspaper is accepted on the premise that the merchandise and services offered are accurately described and willingly sold to buyers at the advertised prices. Advertisers are aware of these conditions. Advertising that does not conform to these standards or that is deceptive or misleading, is never knowingly accepted. If any reader encounters non-compliance with these standards we ask that you inform the Publisher of this newspaper and The Advertising Standards Council of B.C. OMISSION AND ERROR: The publishers do not guarantee the insertion of a particular advertisement on a specified date, or at all, although every effort will be made to meet the wishes of the advertisers. Further, the publishers do not accept liability for any loss or damage caused by an error or inaccuracy in the printing of an advertisement beyond the amount paid for the space actually occupied by the portion of the advertisement in which the error occurred. Any corrections or changes will be made in the next available issue. The Richmond News will be responsible for only one incorrect insertion with liability limited to that portion of the advertisement affected by the error. Request for adjustments or corrections on charges must be made within 30 days of the ad’s expiration.

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General Employment

CARETAKER Osterley Park requires a p/t caretaker (5 yrs exp.) Email resume: Kate.young@colliers.com

COLLEGE STUDENTS

flexible summer schedules, $17 base/appt. customer sales/service, conditions apply, will train. Call Today. 604-676-0446 www.work4students.ca

VANCOUVER’S LARGEST Lawn and Property Maintenance Company pays $120-$360 DAILY for outdoor Spring/Summer work. Hiring honest, competitive, and energetic individuals to fill our various 2011 positions. Apply online @ www.propertystarsjobs.com

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Hotel Restaurant

F/T COOK, with 3 years experience in Carribean-style cooking + completion of high school req’d. $17/hour. Email resume to: sam@calabashbistro.com

Hotel Restaurant

Kimganae Korean Restaurant in Vancouver Seeks F/T Cook. Completion of secondary school. 3 years or more experience in cooking. Fluency in Korean and read English. $17−19/hr, 40 hrs/ wk. Fax: 604-806-0370. Email: kimganaerestaurant@gmail.com MANRISUNG KOREAN (Richmond). F/T Cook 3exp. Duties: Prepare & meals $18.75/hr. 604-821-9922

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Law Office near Metrotown requires intermediate Receptionist/Administrative Assistant to cover for maternity leave, commencing July 1, 2011. P/T; experience in law office an asset. Fax to 604-435-1245 or email lily@maskallmcharg.com

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Trades/Technical

LMS Reinforcing Steel Group Hiring REBAR INSTALLERS for long-term full-time employment. Numerous projects in Richmond. Exp an asset but not mandatory. Competitive Wage & Benefits. Please fill out an on line application at: www.lmsgroup.ca WANTED: AUTOMOTIVE JOURNEYMAN, SHOP FOREMAN. Wilson’s Timberline Buick GMC Dawson Creek, BC. GM training required. Competitive remuneration and benefits package. Send resume to: rod@wilsonstimberline.com Fax: 250-782-6459 www.wilsonstimberline.com

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Career Services/Job Search

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Trades/Technical

F/T CARPENTER needed immediately for Better House Renovation. Min. 4 yrs of exp. and completion of high school. $24/hr. Please email resume to betterhouse@shaw.ca

From advertising executive or Job Listings, banker to x-ray technician or zookeeper, you'll ﬁnd it in the From A-Z Employment Section.

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Career Services/ Job Search

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL Locations in Alberta & BC. Hands on real world training. Full sized equipment. Job placement assistance. Funding Available. 1-866-399-3853 www.iheschool.com

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For Sale Miscellaneous

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colors Available. Call 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.ca

MAHOGANY ANTIQUE Dining Room c. early 1900s - $5,000 table 60x41 2 leaves seats 12+ , 6 chairs, Sideboard 66x21x38h has 2 drawers + 2 side cupboards; mahog. china hutch different period avail for $800. tel. 604-731-9372

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Garage Sale

21ST CENTURY FLEA MARKET 175 tables of Bargains on Deluxe 20th Century Junque! SUN MAY 15 10-3 Croatian Cultural Center 3250 Commercial Drive, 604-980-3159 Adm: $4

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GARAGE/MOVING SALE, Sat. May 7, 9am-12noon, 11675 Fourth Ave, Steveston.Lots of great stuff at great prices, chairs, lamps, paintings gift items, new Ceramic tiles, Ikea furniture. No Early Birds please! Richmond. Attn Home Renovators Garage/Moving Sale! Sat. May 7. 9:30 - 3:00 Sun. May 8. 10am - 2pm 5251 Clifton Rd. doors, fixtures, range hood & finishing hardware etc. etc.

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Richmond MULTI-FAMILY MOVING/ GARAGE SALE Saturday, May 7 9am-3pm 10411 Seaham Cres. Furniture, knick knacks, household misc. mirrors, ceramic greenware

RMD EDGEMERE GARDENS Multi Family ANNUAL GARAGE SALE May 7th 9 am - 2pm 10011 Swinton Cres. Books, furn, toys, clothes, household goods, misc. Rain or shine. No Earlies Pls

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Boarding

HORSE self board 2 acre pasture, secure fencing, barn with 2 stalls complete w/water electricity. Storage for hay/tack. Agassiz area. Available now. Gord 604-796-9623

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Cats

604-630-3300

3508 PB RAGDOLL kittens, vet ✔ 1st shots, dewormed, heath guar., $450 & up Cel # 604-771-4452

RAGDOLL KITTENS, males, 1st shot, worming, raised underfoot, post trained. $450. 604-581-2772

Tim Stephens' Astral Reflections Aries March 21 - April 19: Continue to chase money. This week is relatively smooth, unhurried. Sunday holds a few frustrations if you wander afield after outside goals or adventure. Instead, stay home, garden, repair, or soak up nature. Romance, creative surges, pleasure and beauty surge Monday/Tuesday – you’re a winner! Tackle chores Wednesday/Thursday, buy machinery, seek health cures, employment or employees – you’ll succeed. Relationships face the deep, slow pulling apart you’ve noticed in recent years, but Saturday shows the cure. The problem is your ambition: the cure is another’s – support it. Taurus April 20-May 20: Your energy, effectiveness and charisma rise nicely! Don’t expect everything, as you’re in the trough that comes just before the big luck wave swells. That trough lasts to June 4 – five more weeks. Then 53 weeks of great, life-changing luck begin! Don’t waste your present energy: you can solve problems that would usually stymie you, can accomplish unusual feats. Focus your abilities on solving whatever has held you back. The main thing: to clear the way for big, lucky things June onward. Home’s sweet, good Monday/Tuesday. Romance, creativity midweek. Work, Friday. A good week! Gemini May 21-June 20: Continue to rest, plan, pray, meditate. Be charitable, deal with government agencies, institutions. Wishes can still come true, but consider this: wishes that lead to freedom are much more viable than those that lead to depth, darkness, lust, security, investment. Soon, you will get a chance for these deeper things (June 2011June 2012) but over the entire rest of this decade, these deeper things will “disagree” with ethics, law, friendship, lighter laughter – and the lighter will win. This also means light romance will conquer deep romance. Buy nothing Sunday. Success, all week!

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Cancer June 21-July 22: Your energy and charisma step up a notch Sunday – conquer problems, seek solutions. Chase money Monday/Tuesday – and chase friends, contacts, information Wednesday/Thursday – luck accompanies you in both endeavours! Be home, pay attention to the needs of children, parents Friday/Saturday. Take a rest after a lucky, active week. Wishes can come true this week and next, especially in career and social arenas. But realize your career is changing deeply (and in many cases suddenly) over the next eight years: in-depth research, investment, power plays, secrets play a bigger role. Leo July 23-Aug. 22: Chase ambitions, and the people who can grant them. You’ll be tested, but you’ll win an “A!” Rest Sunday, plan and prepare – but be careful with fire, hot irons and ethical/ legal temptations. Your energy and charisma soar Monday/Tuesday – get out and impress people, especially bosses, VIPs, parents and authorities. Chase money (e.g., ask for a pay raise, seek new clients) Wednesday/Thursday. These are four successful, satisfying days – by Friday/Saturday you’ll be ready to socialize, dream, wish and enjoy your optimism – though it will be a sober optimism. Until 2019, love succeeds! Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: A gentle, compassionate understanding flows over you. You might fall in love. Actually, someone is likely more impressed with you than vice-versa, Wednesday/Thursday. Still, you might fall in love. Something is working powerfully to change your life – it could be sex, could be finances, a move, a secret, an urge – Charlie Sheen is a Virgo, and a hero, because he is embodying the Virgo urge right now. Behind-scenes actions, government and administrative chores succeed Monday/Tuesday. Charge forth and chase a major goal Wednesday/ Thursday! Money needs care Friday/Saturday.

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Dogs

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Dogs

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Dogs

BLACK LAB, P/B, 3 male pups, 8 weeks, vet chk, shots, dewormed, $550, fam. raised, 604-794-0164

LABRADOODLES READY Now! wildrosekennels@telus.net $1100 / 250-395-4323

BORDER COLLIE Puppies..smart...adorable and original markings. 6 Females, 1 male asking $650. Please call Sheri @ (604)312-2693 or email@ sheriarnott@telus.net Fila/Mastiff Guard Dog Pups owners closest friend. Thieves worst nightmare. All shots. Ready now! 604-817-5957

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★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: Most trends/occurrences are split into two streams: open relationships, and the more private, behind-scenes interactions. E.g., you are meeting challenging but lucky people or bright, obvious opportunities – these can quickly turn to intimacy, mutual financial funding, investment, detective work, or lifestyle commitments. Look for friendship on the surface, bonding underneath. Soon, this “deeper side” will increase – and by June onward, for a year, it will grow very lucky. But for now, the luck resides in the meeting, the seeing, relocation, pursuing new horizons and opportunities. Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: This month doesn’t exactly offer you the prize with a flourish of easy luck, but it does give you a real preview of the luck to come, June 2011to June 2012. The prize involves a relationship. It could be an opportunity in business, new life horizons, love/marriage, fame, contract negotiations. It will arise because you impress or please someone, because you’re diplomatic and focused on another’s needs and desires. (You’re an expert at that.) This week, study your ethics Sunday: right, wrong? Your ambitions meet luck Monday/Tuesday; your hopes meet “a friend” Wednesday/Thursday! Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: Lots of work faces you – you might as well plod through. Recent romantic, pleasurable, creative or child-oriented ventures remain active, lucky. The year ahead (starting in a week or two) will expand your duties, so pack in some last-minute pleasure and relaxation now, while you can. You might, in the six weeks ahead, stumble upon a creative work situation – grab it. A co-worker romance might develop. Cautious Sunday: traps exist. Wisdom, gentle love flow Monday/Tuesday. Be ambitious Wednesday/ Thursday – success accompanies you! Your mood’s happier than events, late week.

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Pets - Other

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May 8 - 14, 2011 Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: You’re riding a minor winning streak, but it’s good practice for the “big wave” that’s coming June 2011 through June 2012. That time will bring “benefits with responsibilities” in romance, creative projects, speculative ventures, pleasure, vacation, and children’s talents. These very things fill May, so enjoy life, relax and pursue love! A relationship gives you friction Sunday. Life’s depths, lust, finances, meet with luck Monday/Tuesday. Gentle love, understanding fill Wednesday/Thursday. You feel ambitious Friday/Saturday, but use a light touch if others react unexpectedly. Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: The focus lies on home, family, recuperation, nature, garden, soul, stomach, security, real estate, retirement, endings and beginnings. This period isn’t ultra-important at the moment, but it will become the source of your luck from June 2011 to June 2012. So keep your eyes open, your thoughts ticking. Chores might frustrate Sunday: proceed cautiously, especially around power tools. Relationships might be competitive Monday/ Tuesday, but they’re also lucky, even loving, so plunge in! Investments, debt, sex, intimate commitments, lifestyle changes proceed well Wednesday/Thursday. Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: Romance has a few snags Sunday – go slow. Tackle chores or buy machinery,tools Monday/Tuesday.If unemployed,look for work, especially Tuesday afternoon. A whole grabbag of opportunities faces you Wednesday/Thursday. Go forth, seek, be curious, ask. Be diplomatic, too. Relationships surprise, reward. The news might disappoint in financial, health and/or sexual areas Friday/Saturday. Investments made Friday won’t work; those made Saturday might. Generally, this is a light, busy, smooth and satisfying week. Money’s still lucky in an income way, but not for long – act now! timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014

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Financial Services

BUSINESSES FOR SALE

FOR SALE; 42 seat Coffee Shop / Catering Business. Great take out traffic. Boasts homemade Bread, Soups, etc. $250,000. Contact Debbie at 250-787-8424.

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Condos/ Townhouses

6008-28

Richmond

Richmond 300sqft.+ West Facing Patio 1 BR $264,900 Centrally located. View website for open times, pics and floorplans. Michael Lepore Royal LePage 604-295-3974 www.AccoladeRealEstate.ca

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REAL ESTATE

Legal/Public Notices

Notice to Consigners

Mariner’s Exchange Ltd, 12220 2nd Ave, Steveston has ceased to operate. All consignment items must be claimed by May 27, 2011. Pick up times Monday – Friday 10am to 4 pm. (Closed May 21-23) Thereafter all unclaimed items will be disposed of.

Business Opps/ Franchises

#1 JANITORIAL FRANCHISE Customers, (Office Cleaning), Training and support. Financing. www.coverall.com 604-434-7744 info@coverallbc.com

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MOUNTAINVIEW VILLAGE in quiet end location. Family oriented complex in East Abby. Has outdoor pool, club house, playground, pets allowed. This UPDATED 3 BR, 3 bath feels like a home. Spacious mn flr offering eating area/computer space off the remodeled kitchen w/new modern cabinet fronts & hardware, counters, tile floor & appls. Nice dining rm w/slider to private yard & patio. Good size living rm w/gas fireplace w/lam flrs. 3 BR up master has ensuite & walk in closet. Double side by side garage. Painted in trendy colours & close to visitor parking. Great place to call home! Easy access to Hwy 1, shopping, parks, and all levels of schools. $284,900. Call Pamela Stadnik, Remax Treeland Realty, 604-533-3491

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Condos/ Townhouses

Houses - Sale

1 BR, spacious, Dover Cres, balcony W. face over looking Dyke, ug prkg/locker, June 1st, $990. Richmond 604-351-5500 2 BR. apt, bright & spacious, 1.5 bath, incld pool, prkg, free heat & hw. Near French Emersion & elem school, Suit small family or single, ns, np, 778-238-8600 # 3 Rd & Saba, 2 BR in Hi-rise, W. view, inste w/d, furnished. $1550/mo, June 1, 604-861-3993

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Stylish MKX is a luxury to drive BY DAVID CHAO

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Is MKX simply a rebadged version of the wildly successful Ford Edge? After all, both are designed from the same platform and built in same plant in Oakville, Ont. The answer depends on your perspective of what we mean by “same.” The Lincoln is a full-load single trim line vehicle with standard all-wheel-drive, and comes with unique-to-Lincoln features, a ritzier exterior and interior and a better warranty than the Edge. The Ford Edge, of course, is not as upscale as the Lincoln, and it has less features than its more expensive cousin. The Ford Edge also recently received the prestigious 2011 Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year Award. So, the MKX is certainly built on a very good foundation. A full-load Edge is about the same price as the MKX, which is something for buyers to consider. However, the Lincoln is more likely to appeal to a buyer who’s looking at a similar class luxury utility vehicle, such as the Audi Q5, Cadillac SRX or Lexus RX350. Value-wise, the MKX stacks up very well against this calibre of competition. The MKX was first introduced by Lincoln as a 2007 model. While not a complete makeover, more than 60 per cent of parts and components in the 2011 edition have been changed. It’s still a five-seat mid-size utility vehicle, but now it’s powered by a 3.7-litre V-6 that’s mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. The new engine can produce 305 horsepower, which is 40 extra horses than the outgoing 3.5-litre V-6. Yet fuel economy is better than in the predecessor, rated at 12.2 L/100 km in the city and a very frugal 8.8 L/100 km on the highway. Topping the list of new features is the industry-exclusive MyLincoln Touch system. Like MyFord Touch, this is an advanced version of the Ford Sync multimedia driver connect technology, which provides an array of information and options for the driver and other occupants in the vehicle to interact with personal and vehicle digital technology. Unfortunately, just like in the Edge, I find the system too cumbersome to use while driving and in general, it’s a bit “ahead of its times.” Highlights of the long list of standard features that come with the MKX are its 18-inch polished aluminum wheels, hill start assist, automatic adaptive xenon headlights, fog lamps, heated blind-spot mirrors with puddle lamps, a power liftgate, a rear-view camera, keyless entry with push-button start, a power tilt and telescopic heated steering wheel, heated and cooled leather 10-way adjustable power seats, driver’s side memory, leather-trimmed seats and the SecuriCode keyless entry keypad. It doesn’t stop there, as you can also add some unique options like adaptive cruise control, collision warning with brake support, and THX II audio system. There’s also a new Premium Package and a Sight and Sound package.

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The all-wheel-drive system defaults for front-drive in normal diving situations to maximize fuel economy. It’s a passive system that doesn’t require driver inputs, and it will divert traction to all wheels in slick driving conditions. The driver can change gears manually by moving the shift lever into the “M” position. A toggle switch on the shift lever is used to make gear selections. While not as sexy as the steering wheelmounted paddle shift levers found on competitors, it does the job. An automatic sportshift mode would be another of my “wish list” additions.

That said, the MKX can move along at a very good clip. Its zero to 100 km/h test time at the recent Canadian Car of the Year evaluation event was a spirited 8.1 seconds. Brake performance was even more impressive at 42.1 metres (100 km/h to zero), which is a 4.7 metre shorter stopping distance than the ‘07 MKX. The steering is weighted on the light side but is reasonably sharp and communicative. A combination of front struts and rear trailing arms, the suspension system provides a smooth ride and stable cornering behaviour.

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