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Jack O’Hare, right, of O’Hare’s pub, gets a head start on celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with his friend, Win Lynch. Meanwhile, one of Richmond’s newest residents, Vickie Sam Paget, is looking for a place to mark the occasion, which may be no easy feat for someone who has hunted for leprechauns on the rugged mountainsides of County Louth, celebrated the humble spud at County Leitrim’s National Potato Day celebrations, and sampled scrumptious stews at the World Irish Stew Championships in County Sligo. Read her story on page 6.
After 18 colourful years in office, John Cummins is stepping down as MP for Delta-Richmond East. With a spring election on the horizon, Cummins announced to his federal Conservative Party’s electoral district association (EDA) members on Saturday that he would not be seeking re-election. His decision had been expected for many weeks, as speculation grows over the possibility of Cummins leading a rejuvenated B.C. Tory party. However, Cummins said he’s not yet ready to call
it a career and he’s still not decided on running for the provincial party leadership or what riding he’d run in. “I’m not tired of politics, I was just tired of flying twice a week through three times zones,” he said of his job in Ottawa. “The whole idea of getting on that plane was becoming very tiresome. I think I probably made that trip about 450 times in 18 years. I will make a decision (on the B.C. leadership) within the next two weeks. “I don’t want it dragging on, but I don’t want to rush it either. I want to be able to make a difference.” see Cummins page 3
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The Steveston Rotary Club aims to adopt a fishing village in Japan that has been devastated by the massive earthquake and subsequent 10-metre high tsunami that hit the country last week. “We just pledged $3,000 as a club. And when we passed the hat around at the meeting this morning (Tuesday), we got another $850,”
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said Coun. Bill McNulty, a club member. The club plans to work with the city’s sister city committee, as well as the Steveston Buddhist Church on Garry Street, to identify a particular village that is trying to recover and rebuild itself. “We’re not going to go through an agency. We’ll work with the Steveston Buddhist Church because they have relations there and direct contacts,” McNulty added. The fundraising will kick off
with a one-kilometre walk on Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The route will be the same as the Sockeye Spin, starting at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery. It makes sense for the Steveston Club to focus on a fishing village, said McNulty, because that’s what Steveston is — a fishing village. In 1877 the first Japanese immigrant came to Steveston from Mio, a village in Japan’s Wakayama area. By 1888, half the population of
Mio was in Steveston. “So we have that history, that connection,” McNulty added. And the connections are not just historical. Former city councillor Kiichi Kumagai has family in northern Japan, including Sendai, where the airport was submerged by the tsunami. “I’ve been trying to contact them but no communications are going through,” said Kumagai, who is worried about his relatives but
remains optimistic. Kumagai visited Sendai around 10 years ago and said buildings in Japan are able to withstand over magnitude 10 earthquakes. He also talked to friends in Tokyo the night after the earthquake, who told him the city did not seem to be panicking. “I was in (an earthquake) once. It was a scary feeling. Your mind says run, but your legs don’t move.” see Temple page 4
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Richmond resident Howard Jampolsky this week threw his hat into the ring for the soon-to-bevacated Delta-Richmond East seat. Jampolsky — who is the riding’s Conservative Party electoral district association (EDA) director — is expected to be up against the EDA’s membership committee chair Maria Devries, Delta school board chair Dale Saip and realtor Keith Roy. No stranger to the public eye, Jampolsky recently chaired the city’s airport noise taskforce, aimed at reducing YVR noise pol-
lution in Richmond. He also ran unsuccessfully in the last municipal election in 2008, garnering around 7,000 votes, and twice before for the nomination for Richmond’s federal conservative seat. Jampolsky knows Cummins will be a tough act to follow, for whomever wins the candidacy fight next Monday evening. “Yes, those are pretty big shoes to fill,” Jampolsky told the News on Monday. “But he’s a good personal friend and what he has done for his riding is a great example to follow. “He’s a great role model for
anyone stepping into the position and, should I win, I would like to stay true to that.” Jampolsky said he’s had his eye on Cummins’ job for some time and actually told the Tory veteran as much last year. He’s confident of getting the nod from fellow party members. “I spoke to John in December about this and one of the things I said to him at the time was that as long as he runs, I will support him,” Jampolsky said. “But I also said that when his time comes, I’m going to take a swing at it. He’s now made that decision and all things being equal, I think my chances of win-
ning the nomination are pretty strong. “There will be no mass signature sign-ups, like we’ve seen recently with other parties and I have lots of good relationships within our party.” Despite Cummins making the riding his own over the last 18 years, his successor shouldn’t be over confident of an election victory, according to Jampolsky. “The Conservative candidate would be in the driving seat for sure,” he said. “But a lot of that is because it’s essentially ‘John Cummins riding’ and we should not be lulled into thinking it’s a foregone conclusion.”
Cummins: ‘It was a tough decision’ Continued from page 1 Reflecting on his 18 years as a federal MP who spoke his mind and frequently shot from the hip, Cummins told the News on Monday that he hopes he can still walk down the street with his head held high. “I always tried to put the people first and when my time was up I wanted to look people in the eye and not have them say ‘there’s that guy who we sent to Ottawa and he forgot about us,’ he said. “It was a tough decision to make because I really loved what I was doing and loved working for the people 24-7 — it wasn’t a nine-to-five job for sure. “But this way, at least the voters don’t get to throw me out, it’s me who makes the call. That’s the icing on the cake for me.” Cummins struggled to put his finger on a specific highlight from his 18-year tenure or thing he might have done differently, given hindsight. But he added that, no matter what, he always tried to put the people first, even when he might have waded into issues — as he was prone to doing — with two
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John Cummins says that 18 years in Ottawa as an MP is enough. He’s considering stepping into the leadership of the fledgeling B.C. Conservative Party. big feet and all guns blazing. “When I look back on my career, I wonder if I could have handled certain things better,” he said. “A number of times, I created a bit of a stir and there might have been occasions that might
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the Christchurch, New Zealand earthquake, and would be more likely seen in Richmond. There are 40 pumping stations around Richmond to get the water out if flooding did occur. But because Richmond is primarily on soft sedimentary soil, liquefaction can cause serious damage. “It’s like a thin layer of crust on a ball barring surface. This results in the ground breaking and sliding,” said Clague. Structures can topple during the earthquake, but newer buildings are built so their framework digs below soil liquefaction levels and are stable during the shaking, and while the ground is seeping water. While it’s hard to say whether all buildings in Richmond can stand a major catastrophe, all buildings were built up to B.C. building code at the time of their construction, said the city’s manager of building approvals, John Irving. Tokyo’s buildings were built to withstand a magnitude 10 earthquake. The Japanese are also well educated on earthquake scenarios. The city hopes people here are prepared as well. “We expect our residents to be self sufficient for 72-hours to a week,” said Richmond’s emergency programs manager Deborah Procter. “The city is always prepared to deal with any major emergency.” However, Procter admits she “has been a bit negligent” in making the 2010 Emergency Management Plan accessible on the city’s website. And the federal government has recently rejected a $350,000 grant for the city’s proposed virtual emergency onset centre that would have created a more enhanced awareness of disaster situations. Emergency response sessions are now being held at Richmond City Hall. The next hour-long session is Thursday night at 7 p.m. Visit www.richmond.ca/safety to learn how to prepare for the “big one.”
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A massage parlour inside one of Richmond’s top hotels has been shut down by the city for two months amid allegations of prostitution. The Water Club — which rents the 11th and 12th floors of the Radisson Hotel on Cambie Road — has had its business license suspended for 60 days after police and bylaw officers caught naked employees and customers in compromising positions. Members of the Richmond Gang Enforcement Team even entered the club on one occasion, after spotting license plates of known gang associates in the hotel’s parking lot. The team found the individuals in question inside the club, surrounded by fresh marijuana butts. Over a year, the privately-owned club built up a catalogue of bylaw infractions, including: staying open after hours; smoking marijuana; drinking alcohol on the premises; refusing entry to the RCMP and licensing officers; and numerous occasions of unlicensed masseurs caught naked in darkened rooms with equally naked customers. A used condom was also found in one of the rooms during one of the unscheduled inspections.
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of the St. Patrick’s Day party. He grew up celebrating the day in traditional Irish style: “In Warrenpoint, St. Patrick’s Day was a big, big day for us,” he reminisced. “It’s in the middle of Lent and most Catholics go off drink for Lent — but on St. Patrick’s Day they have absolution from that. At one minute past midnight the pubs opened for 24 hours straight. “As a kid, I would wear a sprig of shamrock and go to church in the morning. Then all the kids went to the pubs where our parents were having a great time and they sometimes gave us a little bit of shandy,” he laughed. “And then there would always be a big meal back at home.” Over the years, O’Hare has celebrated many-a-colourful St. Patrick’s Day. During his time working in the hotel trade in Dublin he welcomed thousands of American travellers to the city; while working in Montreal his boss gave him the day off and a personal chauffeur to take him to the bar; and during the mid-90s he once attempted to out-drink all the customers in O’Hares: “I can’t really remember the end of that story though,” he smiled. So what about this year? How should a new girl in town celebrate in style this St. Patrick’s Day? “If you want to have a good time, come down to O’Hare’s and drink some Guinness!” O’Hare enthused. “Leave your cares and worries outside the door and come on in and enjoy! “In this family pub St. Patrick’s Day is a day when people get together — it’s very much like what I grew up with in Ireland. It’s about companionship, listening to Irish songs and having a great time.” It certainly sounds like my hunt is over. I’ll be there. O’Hare be there. Irish dancers will be performing and there will be enough green beer and Irish stew to sink a ship. Leprechaun outfits are strictly optional though.
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The Editor, The Board of Education of School District 38 (Richmond) encourages the community along with, parents, students and school district staff to attend our Public Budget Meeting on Wednesday, March 16 from 7-9 p.m. at McMath secondary, 4251 Garry St. This is the final in a series of four public meetings to discuss the revenue and expenditures for the school district budget and ask for input regarding budget priorities for the 2011-2012 school year. After some preliminary information about the sources of our budget, we will be asking for commentary based on this year’s 2010-2011 budget. In addition we’ll ask for input as we look ahead to developing the 2011-2012 budget based on the following three questions: What types of revenue generating initiatives do you think the board should consider? Are there any initiatives or cost containment measures that you believe the board should consider? If there were to be additional funding available for the board to allocate, what areas would you recommend be considered for those funds, and why? As a publicly funded school system that serves our children and their families, transparency is very important to the school district. This means providing information and asking for public input as we develop our budget is essential. We’re looking forward to talking with you at McMath Secondary on Wednesday, March 16. Donna Sargent, board chairperson, Board of Education of School District 38 (Richmond)
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Just hours before Christy Clark was sworn in as this province’s 35th premier, a B.C. Liberal MLA joked to me that it was the dawn of another “New Era,” similar to the one that ushered in the Gordon Campbell government in 2001. “Sure glad I saved all those New Era signs!” said Ralph Sultan, the MLA from West Vancouver-Capilano. But how much of a New Era will it really be? The proof will be in how much Clark is willing to review or re-visit some key issues that began to wear on the Campbell administration. She has a number of challenges in all kinds of areas. So what better time to offer her some advice on what to do first? From this perspective, here are some of the things that should be topping the new premier’s to-do list: 1. Raise the minimum wage. Clark has promised to raise it. Let’s hope this process doesn’t drag on for months without any action being taken, as it’s embarrassing that B.C. has the lowest minimum wage in the country. 2. Restore the independence of the B.C. Utilities Commission, re-examine the Green Energy Plan, the role of independent power production, and BC Hydro’s mammoth proposed 50 per cent increase in rates. 3. Conduct an independent review of paying the legal bills arising from the BC Rail trial. The whole episode cost taxpayers more than $12 million, and raised serious questions about the
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up, and every year school boards scream it’s not enough money to prevent layoffs, larger classes and school closures. 8. Include rising Medical Service Plan premiums and an increased carbon tax when it comes to measuring the full impact of government policies on a family’s pocketbook. The MSP hikes, in particular, have been dropped on the public with little or no debate, and they are bound to have a significant impact on middle-class families. 9. If the carbon tax does indeed stay, at least examine the merits of using the revenues from it to help fund public transit. TransLink is facing serious unfunded liabilities in the months and years ahead. Maybe the carbon tax is the way to close the gap on that front. 10. Sort out once and for all the uncertainty over BC Ferries’ rates. There are three solutions to the problem: increase the government subsidy, increase rates or cut services. Clark’s insistence the $25 million that’s needed to keep fares down can be found within BC Ferries’ administration is nonsense. She has to make the tough call here, and it probably will mean raising the subsidy in some way. Clark has made it clear she intends to bring about real change. Tackling these 10 issues would go a long way towards showing she’s serious. Keith Baldrey is chief political correspondent for Global B.C.
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The Editor, Now that the smoke has cleared a little from the success of the Eating Together campaign, I’m writing to thank the citizens of Richmond for their enthusiastic participation in all the events that took place. Especially, I’d like to thank the Richmond Community Foundation, who believed in the idea at the very beginning stages of discussion and were instrumental in not only providing the funding, but also in providing their constant support to encourage all of us at Touchstone to dream bigger and set aspirational goals. Not all of the results from the week are available yet. I can’t tell you how much money was raised, for example, we are still waiting for the generous donations of the restaurants who participated. I can give you approximate attendance numbers that tell quite a story. Two hundred people attended the Kick-Off pancake breakfast at Thompson Community Centre, more than 160 people attended the Steveston Community Centre Wrap Up. One hundred and fifty people attended the free cooking classes where they each promised to teach five other people what they had learned. That means that 750 could benefit eventually from that one activity. The Rotary Club of Richmond Sunrise provided 167 meals in a bag together with a recipe for food bank clients to make their own delicious pasta dish plus
they donated two very large stainless steel demonstration tables to the food bank. Events were held at South Arm, City Centre, and Cambie community centres and we have not yet finalized the count of attendees at those venues, or the number of entries to our draw. The draw winners have all been notified and most of the prizes have been collected from our office. The count of entries is more than 5,000 at this time. We feel comfortable in believing that we were able to draw significant attention to our singular most important goal, of elevating the important issue of family’s emotional health using this simple tool of “eating together” to resolve many of the issues we sometimes face. We hope to hold the second Annual Eating Together Campaign in February 2012, but until then we encourage everyone to think about how they can schedule their time to be together as a family around the table as often as possible. Our thanks again to everyone involved in the campaign. In order to learn how the Community Foundation provides similar support to other local initiatives, please take a look at the work they do at www.richmondfoundation.org. Georgina Patko Director of Fund Development & Awareness Building Touchstone Family Association
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These days, there are several different ways to diminish the look of wrinkles, brown spots and other visual indicators of age.
At this point, the skin’s cycle is starting to slow down and needs a little extra help.
However, when it comes to maintaining that youthful glow prevention is the name of the game and you need to start early. Starting in adolescence, says Judy Drew, who owns Atlantis Day Spa and has worked in the industry for more than 20 years, it’s important for teens to exfoliate regularly and use sunscreen and a basic moisturizer daily. Using sunscreen, even through the winter, is key to slowing the clock when it comes to the age of your skin.
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“It prevents the aging process,” Drew says. Louise Dannhauer, part owner of Spa Time, recommends teens also use a good pH balanced cleanser and a product with salicylic acid to help with any blemishes. That simple regime should be all that’s needed into your mid-20s.
Once you get into the mid-30s to 40s, most people will start to see quite a change in their skin, she says. And how you cared for your skin in your younger days has a direct effect on how it ages. “It really relates to how we take care of our skin when we’re young,” Drew says, adding skin has a good memory when it comes to sun damage. For those looking to turn back the clock for their skin, there is a whole range of treatments and procedures that can help shave off years. For those looking to bring back a bit of that youthful glow, Drew recommends a chemical peel or micro-dermabrasion. Both offer a more intense exfoliation than can be achieved at home and can be done separately or combined. Micro-dermabrasion can help erase fine lines and improve the look of wrinkles as well as repair sun damage and pigmentation problems. The treatment stimulates cell regeneration and promotes smoother, brighter and younger looking skin.
For people in their mid-20s to 30s, Dannhauer recommends starting to look for products with anti-aging ingredients.
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Spilling the beans
You should learn to like ‘em because the more you eat the more you ... er ... will be healthy Growing up, I had a serious distaste for lima beans. Actually, I hated them. Thankfully, my mom did, too, so there was no pressure to force that dry, mealy bean down my gullet. My aversion also extended to kidney beans (so chili was offlimits), brown beans (having pork and beans served at a friend’s house was a cruel form of torture for me) and pretty much anything from peas on up. While I know that I’m not the only person with these strong preferences, the unfortunate truth is that beans and legumes are phenomenally nutritious, and add diversity to our traditionally meat-based diet. Few, if any, other foods possess the unique qualities that the family of foods that includes black, white and red beans, chick peas, butter beans and lentils. So let’s learn a little more about the foods that have been staples across much of South America and Asia for centuries - and that we Canadians could afford to eat a little more of. Protein and carbs in harmony In an age when the health and weight-related benefits of protein and carbohydrates is a source of endless debate, beans and legumes are rare foods that provide a balanced source of both. While not as rich or complete a protein source as meat, poultry, or fish, a typical 1/2cup serving of beans will provide a similar amount of protein (roughly 6-9 grams) as a serving of milk or soy beverage, or one large egg. Unlike meats, however, beans and lentils are also sources of carbohydrates, but before carbo-phobes get nervous, their actual impact on blood sugar is remarkably limited. As part of their carbohydrate profile, beans and legumes are particularly rich in fibre — probably more than any other naturally occurring food. Unfortunately, that high
fibre content is what also contributes to the unwanted side effect of most beans, namely — er — gas. Yes, all of those little, indigestible fibres provide some serious fuel for the good bacteria in our bowel, which they happily eat, producing gaseous byproducts in their wake. Antioxidants galore When you think of antioxidantrich foods, you might think of brightly coloured foods like blueberries, spinach or sweet potatoes, but many varieties of beans and legumes actually rank just as high — if not higher — on the antioxidant scale.
sense to emphasize food sources of the vitamin first, and beans and legumes are some of the best. Other bean-efits Nutritional quality aside, one of the other benefits of adding
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Hot yoga studios have been popping up all over the place, a testament to the practice’s growing popularity. But, what makes hot yoga different than a regular yoga class? The temperature and humidity of the room are key; hot yoga classes are held in studios heated to 40.5 C with 50-per-cent humidity. The increased heat warms the muscles to achieve a deeper yoga practice and cleanses the body by causing it to sweat away toxins. The situation presents a unique fashion challenge: how do you find something that (a) is stylish, (b) keeps you cool, and (c) keeps you relatively covered at the same time?
with sweat and become cumbersome within minutes.
Do opt for dri-fit or performance fabrics. They will not only help wick away sweat and keep you cool, but the nanotechnology behind them also kills bacteria and prevents odours that can develop over time. Don’t wear just any old gym shorts; they aren’t designed to move with you through all the various yoga poses and bends. Given the tight quarters in most yoga studios, you don’t want to give the person behind you more of a show than they bargained for.
Here are some dos and don’ts for getting geared up for hot yoga:
Do find a length of bottom that works for you. Not everyone can pull off tiny spandex shorts, even if they might keep you cooler. Just make sure that whatever bottom you choose has some stretch.
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This Friday, March 18, Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers rock the house at 8 p.m. at the River Rock Casino Resort’s theatre, 8811 River Rd. For more information or to purchase tickets, call Ticketmaster at 1-855985-5000 or online at www.ticketmaster.ca.
Saturday
The Friends of the Richmond Library will be hosting a semiannual mini book sale at the Brighouse (Main) branch on Saturday, March 19, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This is a current fiction only sale. Help the environment by bringing your own reusable bag.
Sunday
The Richmond Orchid Club is hosting an Open House on Sunday, March 20 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. in the Atrium at Richmond Brighouse Public Library, 100-7700 Minoru Gate. Everyone is welcome to come and discuss orchid care and view various
orchids on display. Club members will be there to answer questions about your plants. For more information, call 604-274-9218. Cures for Kids Making Magic Show happens Sunday, March 20 at 2 p.m. at the River Rock Show Theatre, 8811 River Rd. Tickets are $15 and the money funds various pediatric health institutions in B.C.
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. The Richmond Golden Rods and Reels Society invites everyone who loves fishing to its monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 22 at 10 a.m. in the Japanese Cultural Centre in
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The best record in the regular season and a win away from the championship series adds up to the Richmond Sockeyes dominating the Pacific International Junior Hockey League awards. After posting a 37-5-4 regular season record, the Sockeyes captured five of the 10 league awards. Aaron Oakley was named the Top Goaltender, after posting a 22-2 record and a 2.06 goals against average. Captain Patrick was recognized as the league’s Most Inspirational Player, while Sebastien Pare earned Most Improved Player honours. Pare, 18, was 35 points better than his rookie campaign. Judd Lambert was named Coach of the Year, reflecting not only his team’s stellar record but his ability to maintain a level of excellence despite significant roster turnover. The Sockeyes iced 12 rookies this season.
Rounding out the winners was co-owner Doug Patterson earning Executive of the Year honours. He has ensured the club remains heavily involved in the community, working with minor hockey associations, local schools and charity organizations. Meanwhile, the Sockeyes took a 3-2 lead into game six last night of their Tom Shaw Conference final series with the Delta Ice Hawks. The series has so far lived up to the billing of the top two teams in the PIJHL with four of the five games going down to the wire, including three being decided in overtime. The Ice Hawks extended the series with a 3-2 overtime win in game five last Friday at Minoru Arena. Richmond enjoyed a 2-0 first period lead and clung to the advantage until Delta forced overtime with just over five minutes remaining. PIJHL scoring cham-
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Richmond Sockeyes Patrick Hunter just failed to convert on this scoring chance during game five action against the Delta Ice Hawks in the Pacific International Hockey League’s Tom Shaw Conference finals. pion Liam Harding then notched the winner. Eli Weibe and Jake Roder had the Sockeye goals.
One night earlier, Richmond defeated the Ice Hawks 5-3 with an empty net goal from Jessie Siemens sealing the win.
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Kamloops nightmare has fuelled Griffins all season
Senior boys basketball team begins provincial “AAA” championship quest today at the Langley Events Centre It’s a bitter taste that has been lingering for 52 weeks and is the driving force behind the RC Palmer Griffins attempt to win their first ever provincial senior boys basketball championship. The Griffins are arguably the team to beat in the 20-school “AAA” tournament that tipped off yesterday at the Langley Events Centre. They enter the championships with plenty of momentum after defeating top ranked Burnaby South 90-78 $
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The same two teams met in the championship game two weeks later and the Vancouver school shocked Palmer 65-48. The only good news was being primarily a Grade 11 team, meaning a chance for redemption, except this time at the “AAA” level. “Those guys have been thinking about that game ever since,” said Palmer co-coach Paul Eberhardt. “They know they are way better than they showed in that game and they have been looking for the chance to redeem themselves. It’s kind of been our theme all year.
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Trojans 12th at provincials
Hugh Boyd Trojans senior boys basketball team wrapped up a memorable season with a 12th place finish at the provincial “AA” championships in Kamloops. It was the first time in school history the Trojans have advanced to the “AA” showcase event. They opened the 16-team tourney with an 82-67 loss to South Okanagan. Consolation play included a 70-62 win over Sutherland and losses to GW Graham (73-65) and College Heights (70-58).
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Junior Moar is congratulated by Mickey Ward following his unanimous decision victory over Michael Walchuk to retain his Canadian Light Heavyweight title on Saturday night at the River Rock Casino Resort. The fight was the featured bout at Rumble at the Rock VIII which attracted a sell out crowd. Ward was the evening’s special guest. He is a former world champion whose career is documented in the Oscar-winning movie The Fighter.
Bulldogs win Grade 7 tourney The William Bridge Bulldogs Grade 7 girls basketball team is having a memorable season. The Bulldogs outscored their opponents 321-54 en route to winning all seven regular season games. The success continued last week by capturing Hugh McRoberts’ Grade 7 Tournament. The girls went 3-0 in round-robin play then edged St. Joseph’s 26-21 in the final, avenging last year’s heartbreaking one point loss to the same team. Tia Tsang was named the tournament’s MVP. The team is coached by Emmanuel Adjei-Achampong, affectionately known as “Mr. A.”
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Richmond Titans U14 boys soccer team won the Richmond Cup silver division last weekend and now look forward to Coastal Cup playdowns in April with an opportunity to advance to the Provincial Cup Championships. The Titans are coached by Ian Hers and Bradford Kirkland. The team includes: Mark Grudman, Ryan Kamimura, Kino Messiah, Michael Adamovich, Aneil Uppal, Arjun Johal, Nathan Irvine, Riley Harmon, Jordan Bowman, Ben Hers, Lachlan Macaulay and Yasin Khan.
Bandits roar back to advance in playoffs Richmond Bandits Bantam C1 hockey team roared back from a three-goal first period deficit to advance to the President League Championship Banner series. The Bandits faced a do-or-die home ice scenario against the Arbutus Club. The games between these two teams have always been hard hitting and exhausting with Richmond managing only one win during the the regular season. It was not looking good for locals as the visitors built up a 4-1 first period lead. The Bandits came back in a big way over the final two periods, scoring twice in the second and adding three more in third
en route to a 6-4 victory. The coaching staff of Tom Johnston, Kevin Kuramoto and Ray Mah could not be more proud of what this group of players have accomplished. The Bandits overall record is now 28-8-5. Also impressive is the team has yet to receive a major penalty the entire season. The Bandits are Kylee Styles, Harry Deng, Nikhil Dewan, Marcus Dhesi, Tyler Georgelin, Austin Goertz, Cole Johnston, Niklas Kuramoto, Alexa Mah, Tristan Mah, Tyler Newcomb, Alec Parhar, Arjan Sandhu, Jerry So, Jocelyn Tang, Darren Whiteside and Conph Zhi.
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The Richmond News March 16, 2011 A23 INDEX Community Notices ....................................1000 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 the position of Administrative Assistant. Successful applicants must be willing to work 12 months of the year, have strong administration skills encompassing speed, accuracy and efficiency. Proficiency in using spreadsheets, databases and word processing software is also required. The successful applicant must be friendly, welcoming and patient while working in a hectic customer service environment where the majority of clients have English as a second language. Business Education courses along with at least two years office assistance experience are required. Please note that the vacation schedule for these positions does not follow the typical school holiday schedule. Interested applicants should submit a resume and application quoting competition #E-CL-001-11-02. Applications are available at the School Board office between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.: Human Resources, School District No. 38 (Richmond), 7811 Granville Avenue, Richmond, BC V6Y 3E3. We appreciate the interest of all applicants but advise that only those selected for interviews will be contacted. For further information, please visit our website: www.sd38.bc.ca. OUR FOCUS IS ON THE LEARNER
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BUTLER SURVEY Equip. hiring Technical Sales Specialist ( Retail & Wholesale)- $3500 mth/35 hr wk. Compl. high schl & min. 2 yrs of exp. in sales req. Due to clientele, fluency in a 2nd lang. an asset but not mandatory for the position. e-resume: tom@butlersurvey.com DELIVER RV Trailers for Pay! Successful RV transport company seeking pickup owners to deliver RV’s from US to Canada. Paying top rates! www.horizontransport.com/Canada
DRIVERS/OWNER OPERATORS Wanted. Truck contractors need drivers with log haul experience and clean driver’s abstract. Owner operators needed with 6, 7, 8 axle log trailers. Visit: www.alpac.ca or call 1-800-661-5210 (ext. 8173).
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FREE ADMISSION 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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With broken hearts we mourn the sudden loss of Noah, who passed away peacefully in the loving arms of his parents in the early morning of March 11, 2011. He is survived by parents Michael and Jennifer, proud sisters Hannah and Leah, grandparents James and Gloria Shabbits and Chuck and Geri Reamer, Aunt Megan (Graham) Mackey, Tio (Uncle) Geoff (Angie) Reamer, and cousins Gretchen, Pearl, Art, Karah and Natasha. Noah brought tremendous joy to everyone around him. He was adored by his family. We were blessed everyday by his beautiful smile, sparkling eyes, contented personality and precious voice. Noah knew only love and happiness during his all too short life on earth. A celebration of Noah’s life will take place at The Tapestry Church in Richmond on March 18, 2011. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to BC Children’s Hospital, which provided compassionate care to Noah and his family.
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Passed away on March 8, 2011. Daughter to the family of Vancouver pioneer E. A. Morris, Marjorie was born on May 26, 1915. She was predeceased by her husband John CarewGibson in 1968, husband Ralph Watson in 1982, and her sister Mary Wood in 2009. Survived by daughter Gail Alexander (Hubert Thibault) and son Ted Carew-Gibson (Judy), granddaughter Loni, grandson Evan, and her nephews Ted, Terry, and Tim Wood and their families. Marjorie served overseas with the RCAF during WW II. She spent many years in Penticton and Vancouver and lived at Gilmore Gardens in Richmond for the last 9 years of her life. Marjorie requested that there be no service or flowers.
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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. POWER ENGINEER 2nd Class Certificate mandatory. West Coast Reduction Ltd. Vancouver has full-time opening for Steam Plant Shift Engineer. Competitive wage/ benefits. Resumes or more information email: careers@wcrl.com
QUALITY COLLATING Ltd. Calgary, Alberta Experienced Alphaliner Operator /Stitcher Operator for busy Calgary bindery. Competitive wages based on experience. Send resume and cover letter including availability for shift work to: calgaryflyers@hotmail.com or fax to 1-403-204-7843 SITE GRADING SUPERVISOR/FOREMAN Experienced site Grading Supervisor/Foreman position available immediately. candidate Must possess the following: •Min. 5 years field experience •Perform basic construction survey and layout •Read and follow civil drawings •Work with client representatives •Possess good communication skills •Ability to solve problems •Complete job tasks on schedule •Knowledge of road and parking lot construction •Operate grading equipment an asset. Serious inquiries only. Resume to: gblltd@telus.net Twigs Landscaping seeking F/T landscaper. Must have sev. yrs of exp. and High School dipl. $23/hr. E-Res: career.twigs@yahoo.ca
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EXPERIENCED FINISH GRADER Operators required by Knelsen Sand & Gravel Ltd., a successful well established company. Send resume to: bernardw@knelsen.com or fax 780-928-3656. GOOD YEAR (Burnaby) hiring F/T Motor Vehicle Repair Tech. Must have: Min. 1 yr exp & high school diploma. $21.50/hr. E-res: rw@goodyearusa.com JOURNEYMAN AUTOBODY REFINISHER required for Southern Alberta’s most progressive collision centre. Full benefits, cleanest working environment in the industry, production bonus, factory training. Fix Auto Lethbridge. Phone 403-328-1020.
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Houses - Rent
Houses - Rent
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6602
Suites/Partial Houses
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6540
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ACROSS
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9173
Vans
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8185
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The Richmond News March 16, 2011 A27
GT model shown from $38,585
2011 CX-7
%
Purchase Financing for up to 48 months†
0
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2011 MAZDA 2
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