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Trustee takes over Cummins Conservative seat Delta school board chair gets nod from riding association BY SANDOR GYARMATI

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Dale Saip makes his acceptance speech with his family by his side. The Delta school board chair was chosen as the Conservative Party’s federal candidate in Delta-Richmond East. See related story, ‘Jampolsky strikes out’ page 7. More photos on line at www.richmond-news.com

Dale Saip has been chosen as the Conservative Party’s federal election candidate in Delta-Richmond East. The 51-year-old Delta school board chair beat four other candidates for the coveted nomination in a vote by riding association members Monday night at the Sundance Inn in East Ladner. Saip came out on top after four rounds of preferential voting, edging Kerry-Lynne Findlay 78 to 66. “For the people who came out and supported me, thank you very much. For the people who didn’t make me their second, third or even fourth choice, you know what, that’s great because that’s what this is all about,” said an emotional Saip, his family by his side, during his acceptance speech. “It’s about expressing our views and our

differences. No one will outwork me. It’s not about a job, it’s not about politics, it’s about public service,” he told a crowd that had thinned out considerably by 10 p.m. when the result was made public. John Cummins, the MP here since 1993, as well as two other longtime B.C. Conservative MPs, recently announced they won’t be running in the next federal election. Just a couple of days later, nomination meetings to find their replacements were announced. The rapid process is highly unusual because most political nominations give candidates more time to file and sign up new members before an actual vote. Only riding association members as of Feb. 25 were eligible to cast a ballot, which meant the usual controversies associated with mass membership sign-ups were avoided. It left only a relatively small number of party stalwarts to decide the next candidate. see Saip page 4

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Palmer’s Griffins win coveted provincial championship Colourful basketball coach Paul Eberhardt waited 32 years for this dream to come true mbooth@richmond-news.com

It was a 32-year-old dream that at last became reality on Saturday night for Paul Eberhardt. The longtime high school boys basketball coach guided the RC Palmer Griffins to their first-ever provincial “AAA” title with a 71-63 victory over Vancouver College at the Langley Events Centre. It was also Eberhardt’s first time in the winner’s circle during a three decade coaching career that also included stops at $

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Magee and McNair. Many of his former players were among the 4,000 in attendance and rushed to court side to offer their congratulations. “It’s so really cool to see so many of them here,” said Eberhardt. “This feels unbelievable and it’s a victory for all of them. “I have pictured this moment since 1979, when I was a Grade 9 student and watched Magee play. I always imagined what would happen if it ever happened. I pictured myself being like (former

North Carolina State coach) Jim Valvano, running everywhere trying to find someone to hug. In the end, the emotion of it overcame me and I was more like Dick Vermiel. I started to cry.” The Griffins have been notorious for slow starts all season and it happened again, this time allowing the Irish to race out to a 19-2 first quarter lead. To become champions they would have to overcome the largest championship game deficit in the tournament’s 66year history. see Grifﬁns page 3

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About 7,000 people raised more than $80,000 in an effort to help victims of the earthquake and tsunami on Sunday at the Walk for Japan organized by the Steveston Rotary Club, said Coun. Bill McNulty. “We were overwhelmed by the turnout and the generosity of our residents with long line-ups of people wanting to donate,” said McNulty who helped organize the event. “People have seen the devastation in Japan, know about our city’s long-standing ties to the Japanese people, and they came out in the thousands to show their support. “As of Monday morning (March 21) the money raised jumped from $75,000 to more than $80,000, and people are still donating … we will continue to accept donations as long as people want to donate.” The Walk for Japan took place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with participants walking from Fisherman’s Park at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery, which is about a one-kilometre stroll. The walk, also supported by the Steveston Community Society and Steveston Buddhist Church, was restarted every hour, and hundreds took part in each new walk. The funds raised will go directly to the Steveston Buddhist Church for distribution to Japan, with the money raised going to support those in need through the Japanese Red Cross. Initially, the funds were earmarked to help rebuild a Japanese village, but Rev. Grant Ikuta, minister at the Steveston Buddhist Temple, said: “We wanted to adopt a village but at this time, none of them are in any state to receive funds. The funds are going through the Japanese Consulate, which has set up a special account to ensure 100 per cent of the money will go to the Japanese Red Cross.” Ikuta said after consulting with the Japanese Consulate, the temple decided the best alternative to holding the funds in limbo for what could be months, was to send the money to the consulate. “The $80,000 raised far surpassed our expectations for this event, and we want to thank everyone who took part and the businesses that supported our Japanese brothers and sisters,” said McNulty, adding

A Richmond based information systems company has helped provide a watchful eye over the earthquake relief efforts in Japan. Since the March 11 disaster, MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. has provided satellite imagery of the tsunami-ravaged Japanese coastline. Some of the ground images show the city of Sendai enveloped by dark patches representing the ocean. The images, which can be obtained day or night and in all weather conditions, provide emergency personnel with a before and after look at the affected area, thus giving them a map of the new landscape. “The images can be used by relief agencies to design a strategy for effective coordination,” said Wendy Keyzer, a spokeswoman for MDA. The geospatial services were made available by the Canadian Space Agency under the Space and Major Disasters international charter. Japan’s aerospace agency (JAXA) is also a member of the charter. The charter is activated several times around the world each month. Most recently images have been used in New Zealand following an earthquake and in Turkey following a landslide. The satellite technology known as RADARSAT normally provides information for things such as environmental monitoring, ice mapping, resource mapping, and maritime surveillance.

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More than 7,000 people came out to Steveston Sunday for the Walk for Japan, to raise money for earthquake victims. the Sunrise Rotary Club kicked in $3,000 to match his club’s donation. “At the outset we hoped people would throw in a loonie or toonie, but ten, twenty, fifty and even hundred dollar bills were being contributed as well.” Steveston’s ties with Japan began in 1877 with the arrival of the Asian nation’s first immigrant, and those ties continue to this day.

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Continued from page 1 Grade 10 Jamie Madawan came off the bench to ignite the comeback with a trio of three-pointers and Palmer was on its way to becoming the first Lulu Island team to win a B.C. title since the Richmond Colts did it in 1998.

Ironically, that team was coached by Bill Disbrow who is now a member of the Fighting Irish coaching staff. Guard Vijay Dhillon nailed down tournament MVP honours with a 26-point performance that included a big third quarter when

his team took control of the game by outscoring the Irish 21-10. First team all-star Ranjodh Hare added 13 points and was dominant on the glass, grabbing 17 rebounds. His older brother Aran was a key member of Eberhardt’s 2008

Palmer team that finished fourth, highlighted by a heartbreaking overtime loss to White Rock Christian in the semi-finals. “We are so happy for him,” said Ranjodh of his coach. “He deserves this more than anybody else.”

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Decision pending for doctor suing medical association change depending on the outcome of the hearing, set for today, Wednesday. Wang’s relationship with the association, which she sat on as an elected official for 10 years, including a spell as a secretary treasurer, began to falter in 2005 because of her pivotal role in the association membership’s rejection, through the BCMA, of a provincial government pay deal with B.C.’s doctors. She scuttled a $70-million fee deal negotiated by the BCMA for the provinces 4,000 general practitioners and criticized the board for a lack of transparency in explaining how the deal was struck and its actual costs for the membership. By going public with her opposition to the deal, Wang soured a majority of the members of the board, who wanted her disciplined for her temerity in bucking their wishes and her chronic dissidence. A former member of the board of directors, Wang sued the BCMA over claims made in emails to its 10,000-plus membership on

fight, the board filed an appeal and in January 2010, the B.C. Court of Appeal overturned Wang’s lower court victory saying there was an error in procedure. The wrong process had been used to bring the claim, the appellate judges said, while emphasizing they were not evaluating the merit of Wang’s case. Wang says the situation is wrong and that the demand for prepayment of the BCMA’s legal fees is unreasonable and oppressive. “The BCMA membership has been kept in the dark while their leadership is using the members’ money to trample on their rights,” Wang said. “Our medical association is controlled by an entrenched group of power-holders who are not accountable. It is unconscionable that our association’s resources are used to squelch dissent by destroying the reputation and lives of physicians who stand up to advocate for needed reform of the BCMA.” — Postmedia News Service

the eve of internal elections in 2008. Wang alleged the untrue defamatory statements damaged her reputation within the medical community and caused her to lose her seat on the board. In November 2008, the B.C. Supreme Court hammered the board, saying it breached its own rules and the B.C. Society Act. Justice Sandra Balance also prevented members of the board and a special committee it struck from further blackening Wang’s name. The ruling pulled back the curtain on a nasty, long-running schism within the medical profession over governance of the association that acts as the doctors’ political arm. By spearheading the defeat-the-fee deal, Wang precipitated further negotiations that led to a richer windfall for all B.C. physicians and a much more expensive bill for provincial taxpayers. That didn’t matter to the association’s executive. With membership money to finance the

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Boyd teacher honoured at UBC Spring break’s started on a good note for Hugh Boyd secondary teacher Doug Park. At the onset of the two-week break, Park, who teaches biology and video production, received the inaugural UBC Engineering’s McEwen Family Teacher Recognition Award. Created to highlight the contributions high-school teachers make to students and communities through their mentorship, the award celebrates those who go above and beyond teaching the curriculum to ensure their students succeed not just academically but personally. “It was hard to describe winning the award — some (teachers) were winning life time achievement awards so it was a humbling experience being a part of that crowd,” said Park, adding his five-year-old son Brandon wants to teach at Boyd now, along side his dad. Students currently enrolled in the University of British Columbia faculty of applied science, who attended secondary school in B.C. or elsewhere in Canada, nominated influential teachers. “Understanding high school can be one of the hardest times in life, it’s an honour to be entrusted with the lives of young people as they grow and mature,” said Park, who is one of five B.C. high-school teachers nominated for the award. “It’s the memories, the stories and the opportunities to become enthusiastically involved that make a difference.” Along with recognition of his outstanding impact on students, Park’s school will receive $5,000 for enrichment activities, programs or development. He will be asked to nominate a current high-school student to receive a $5,000 scholarship to attend UBC. Two UBC engineering students — Paul Milaire and Kohle Merry — who both nominated. Park independently will receive $250 in recognition of their efforts. “Mr. Park contributed to my confidence in high school and influenced my decision to study engineering,” said Merry, first-year UBC engineering student. “In Grade 11, he asked my friend and me to assist a team of Grade 12 students in making a catapult for a sci-

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he recent rush on potassium iodide pills in Lower Mainland pharmacies that was triggered by Japan’s unfolding nuclear disaster points to a misguided but all too human approach to crisis. It’s true in cases of serious radioactive exposure, potassium iodide can block absorption of some radiation. And yes, minute, detectable levels of radiation are expected to reach the west coast of North America by this weekend. The reality is even if the situation in Japan gets worse, it won’t pose any threat to us. In light of this, any health problems incurred to anyone taking potassium iodide will certainly outweigh the benefits. This panicked response is hardly surprising. Frightening news stories often drives us to irrational actions. Consider the response of Western governments and many individuals following the attack on the World Trade Center. This tendency to fixate on minute threats can be funny at times, but it also seriously handicaps us as a society. By focusing on the unlikely, we turn our attention away from bigger and more immediate problems. It’s this phenomenon that sustains the behaviours and policies behind the obesity epidemic, the widening wealth gap, our warming climate and any number of other grave issues. It is the job of governments to tease out well-founded concern from irrational fear, but too often they pander to the latter for political gain. We, as citizens, must force ourselves — and our leaders — to grow up. North Shore News editorial

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Japan shines in face of adversity The Editor, I would like to offer my heartfelt condolences and prayers to everyone who has been affected by the disastrous earthquake and tsunami which hit the north-eastern coast of Japan on March 11. While there have been countless casualties; in no other country could the government and the people have worked together in such an accurate and co-ordinated way in the face of such tragedy. The Japanese people have shown their cultural ability to remain calm in the face of adversity. The Japanese have reminded us once again of its national spirit of helping one another, of propriety and of gentleness and consideration for one’s fellow human being. I hope the ones living are safe. I hope the injured heal quickly. I hope the missing are found. And, I hope the ones who have passed away are at peace. Mahmood Awan Richmond

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I’ve been feeling a bit of gadget envy lately, an unfamiliar feeling for me. On the Gadget Obsessed Guy (GOG) spectrum, I’m decidedly on the low end. I am not, nor have I ever been, a major gear head, a tech guy, or a computer geek (other kinds of geek, yes, but not really computers.) I sometimes wonder if this makes me unusual. A lot of advertising is aimed at GOGs. This can make me feel as if I’m the only one who doesn’t crave a brand new GPS device that speaks in English, French, Spanish and Tuareg, and comes with built-in clock, wireless 4G Internet, Swiss Army knife, fold-out sleeping bag and shark repellent. I should note, just because I don’t long for the latest stuff, it doesn’t mean I don’t want it. Sure, I’d love to have a new eBook reader, a topof-the-line $12,000 road bicycle and a ridiculously overpowered sports car. The first thing that seems to hold me back from plunging into stores credit card-first, is the annoying practical voice that seems to emerge from the depths of my brain. So I look at the eBook reader, and I admire the interface, and ooh and ah over the fact it can hold 11 million books the size of Moby Dick. Then I remember I have a library

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card, and a stack of unread books still at home. I look at the bikes at the shop, and I think how nice it would be to have carbon fibre everything, and a bike so light a gentle breeze could tip it over. And then I remember I am a sad, lumbering cyclist who could benefit from losing a few pounds before I begin to indulge my delusions of taking part in Paris-Brest-Paris. I check out the sports car and my first thought is, where do the groceries go? My second thought is, it uses how much gas? Some fleeting desires are more fleeting than others, I’ll admit. It also helps that I am a total cheapskate. I suspect this tendency was accidentally drilled into me by my father, who I am pretty sure never actually owned a new vehicle. He liked pickup trucks — I learned to drive in an elderly blue Chevy in the Co-op’s parking lot on Sundays — and he would sometimes swing by the dealerships on the weekends. He would kick the tires and ignore the salesmen, and then stare at the sticker price of a brand new half-ton and mutter,

“You could buy a farm in Saskatchewan for that.” As a result, my enthusiasm for high-end, topof-the-line goods tends to wilt when confronted with the price. “You know, you could buy a small house in Winnipeg for that,” I’ll say, and the salesmen’s faces fall, and they move on in search of fresh prey. There are exceptions to my cheap/practical nature. I have a great deal of difficulty saying no to books, hence the appeal of the eBook reader. I fully expect my obituary will include the phrase, “…rescuers attempted to tunnel through the pile of books, but could not reach him in time.” On one occasion, when I was broke after a brief period of unemployment, I had to restrain myself from buying a $60 hardcover I had my eye on. I forced myself to save my pocket change until I could pay for it in coins. At least twice, my girlfriend and I have bought the same book on the same day, by accident. So my current bit of gizmo envy (I’ve been coveting a smart phone) will probably pass. I’ll go back to puttering along with my wallet firmly in pocket. At least until I pass the bookstore. Hey, are new paperbacks in? Matthew Claxton is a reporter for the News’s sister paper, Langley Advance.

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Cutting ties with Radisson The Editor, Re: “Massage parlour rubs council wrong way,” News, March 16. I feel defiled. Just last week I proudly supported a fundraiser to assist Nova House, a transition house for abused women in Richmond by attending and purchasing a $450 table. Obviously, some of the proceeds from my table purchase went to the Radisson Vancouver Airport Hotel where the event was held. The same hotel that is home to a massage studio that has been caught, over

the last year, in the prostitution business. I feel like I’ve provided funds to a hotel that is earning revenue from or ‘living off the avails’ of prostitution. I find it ironic that the hotel also made revenue from this event — an event that supports women who are abused. I won’t be attending any events at this hotel again and will do what I can to ensure no one I know plans events at this hotel. I’ve cut up my Radisson rewards card and hope others do as well. Colleen Chambers Richmond

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Driving is a privilege, not a right The Editor, Re: “ICBC getting too greedy,” Letters, March 18. I wholeheartedly disagree with Mr. Lim and his claim that it is outrageous and insulting to require regular driving tests for all motorists. Mr. Lim has clearly forgotten driving is a privilege and not a right. There are very few professions out there that do not undergo some regular form of evaluation or recertification and our ability to possess a licence, drive safely and follow the rules of the road should be no exception. It would make us all better drivers and hopefully do away with some of the appalling behaviours (i.e. not stopping at stop signs or red lights when making a right turn, or making a turn in either direction into the wrong lane) that many drivers seem to have. I have been driving for the better part of the past 25 years and in no way claim to be a perfect driver. Having never caused an accident and received but one speeding ticket in my life, I think I’m pretty good. I

would welcome an evaluation of my abilities and so should we all. Unless, of course, you’re worried you wouldn’t pass and you’d have to start from scratch or at least take some lessons to refresh your skills. Don’t forget, rules change over time and what I learned in 1987 may not be the case anymore. And what about those roundabouts that are popping up everywhere in the Lower Mainland these days? I venture a guess that more than half of the drivers out there haven’t a clue what to do with them — I see it almost every time I drive through one. Regular evaluations would, hopefully, make us all better drivers and save us money on our insurance premiums. As for Air Care — replace it with the vehicle inspections. Every car, new or old, could use a once over every year to make sure turn signals and headlights work and are pointed in the right direction — not to mention to ensure they’re not spewing out oil and noxious fumes. Jen Hunter Richmond

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Children likely affected by disturbing TV images is more devastating than the terrorist attack on Sept. 11, 2001. The shock of 9/11 was sharp, but short. After the initial incidents, things began to turn around. Survivors were rescued, lives were saved and life gradually returned to normal. On the contrary, the catastrophe in Japan is prolonged and worsening as time goes by. The anxiety of many people is also rising. Therefore, parents should take

child that he/she is loved and you are always available. 6. For older children, discuss with them about disaster preparation. 7. Stay calm yourself and get information from reliable sources only. 8. Seek professional help if you notice any signs that either you or your child may be emotionally disturbed. Chak Au Richmond Trustee, Mental Health Counselor

steps to protect their children from the negative impact of exposure to too many negative images from the disaster. The following is some advice for parents: 1. Don’t leave your child to watch the news alone. 2. Turn off the TV if necessary. 3. Talk to your child and explain what is happening in words he/she can understand. 4. Listen to your child’s feelings about what he/she has seen. 5. Comfort and reassure your

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The Editor, As the calamity caused by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan is still unfolding, parents should be concerned about the amount of disturbing images their children have been watching and the psychological impact on them. Children are emotionally more sensitive than adults and become worried more easily because they have limited capacity to comprehend what they see and experience. In a way, the disaster in Japan

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7. Be prepared for aftershocks. 8. Check the utilities of neighbours who are not home. These suggestions I have adopted is from information received from the Canadian Red Cross and other various resources. I hope you ﬁnd these suggetions helpful and informative. With compliments of:

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Wednesday

Tapenade Bistro and Nichol Vineyard invite you to an evening showcasing the cuisine of chef Alex Tung and the award winning wines of Nichol Vineyard at 6:30 p.m. at the restaurant,

3711 Bayview St. Tickets are $99 for a five-course paired meal. For the full menu and information, visit www.tapenade.ca.

Thursday

Every Thursday night is

AroundTown

Bingo at St. Paul Parish, 8251 St. Alban’s Rd. Join an evening of fun and exciting prizes, while supporting programs such as community outreach, youth programs, hospital visitations and seniors outreach. For more

information, call 604-2773213. Participants must be 19 years or older to play.

Saturday

Creedence Clearwater Revisited rock the house

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of the BC Registered Music Teachers Association will present eight advanced piano students in recital at 7 p.m. at Broadmoor Baptist Church, 8140 Saunders Rd. The annual event offers students the opportunity to perform concertlevel pieces in their repertoire. Selections include Beethoven, Debussy, Brahms, Chopin and Grieg. Tickets: $5/single or $10/ family at the door. For more information, call 604-274-3042. BC Hydro encourages you to join millions of Canadians in support of Earth Hour 2011 by turning off the lights from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. The goal is to encourage individuals to turn off unnecessary lights and electronics to conserve power and fight against climate change. Conservation tips are available at www.bchydro. com. What do all reptiles have in common? Learn more about the world of reptiles at the Richmond Nature Park’s Exotic Reptile Show on Saturday and Sunday. The Westcoast Society for the Protection and Conservation of Reptiles will host the show at the Richmond Nature Park’s Nature House,11851 Westminster Hwy. Admission is by donation. All ages welcome. For more information, call the Richmond Nature Park at 604-718-6188.

Tuesday

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

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Contents A day in the life ................................................ 2 “We don’t inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children” ..................................... 2 An active, healthy and livable city................................................... 3 Safety in numbers ........................................... 3 Follow the money trail ................................. 4 Assessing the impact..................................... 4 2011 Operating Budget .............................. 4 5 Year Financial Plan...................................... 4 Breakdown of your property tax bill................................................. 4 How your municipal property tax dollars are spent ...................................... 4

At your service

Think of the City of Richmond like a smart phone. Like to go for a skate? How about a walk along the riverside? Want to catch a great play at the theatre? Toss a ball in the park with the kids? Borrow a library book? There’s an app for that. Take a look below at some of the many services provided by the City of Richmond:

General public services

Community centres, libraries, parks and trails, recreation, arenas, aquatic centres, sports ﬁelds, arts, cultural and heritage services, seniors, youth and diversity services, customer service, sustainability services, social services business support services, Gateway Theatre, Richmond Art Gallery, Richmond Museum, Richmond Arts Centre, Richmond Olympic Oval, City of Richmond Archives and the City Clerk’s Ofﬁce.

Public safety services

Police and ﬁre protection, environmental protection, emergency preparedness, community bylaws, trafﬁc lights, street lights, crosswalks, building approvals and vehicle for hire inspections.

Public works and planning services

Water, sewer, dikes and drainage services, garbage removal, recycling, litter pick-up, road and bridge construction and maintenance, snow removal, bicycling lanes and paths,

ﬂood protection, engineering, transportation, economic development, major projects, development applications, land use and social planning.

Other services

Administration, sport hosting, film and events office, strategic management, business licensing, corporate services, communications, production centre, human resources, information technology, finance, real estate services, legal services, fleet, warehousing and facilities maintenance. The City of Richmond is committed to providing an outstanding level of service and significant value for your tax dollars. This special feature provides an overview of some of the many services that are funded, in part, by your property taxes. It’s a diverse list of services and there’s a lot more to tell than we could fit in these pages. To find out more about your City services visit www.richmond.ca or drop by our Customer Service Centre at Richmond City Hall.

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A day in the life

Local governments are on the frontline providing public services. The City of Richmond provides an incredibly diverse array of services that most residents use on a daily basis, including some services right in your own home.

Imagine an ordinary day in your life . . .

The alarm clock goes off and you wake up ready to face the day. First stop: the bathroom for a quick shower and to use the toilet. You’ve already used two City services (water and sewer) and you aren’t even dressed! After a quick breakfast, you rush out the door, taking the garbage and recycling to the curb as the City-hired contractors will be by to pick it up later in the day. Once that’s done, you back the car out of the garage and pull onto a City street. You drive down to the end of the block and the traffic light is red, so you stop for the school kids at the crosswalk. Keeping up with those New Year’s resolutions, you drop by the local community centre for an early morning workout in the fitness centre. Back on the road again, you’re feeling lucky. The radio is reporting that Richmond Fire-Rescue is first on scene responding to an accident

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at Gilbert Road and Westminster Highway. Whew, you just passed that intersection five minutes ago. The weather report is calling for a major storm tonight: unusually high tides and a record rainfall that is expected to cause flooding in some low-lying areas around the region. Fortunately, Richmond has extensive networks of dikes, pump stations and storm water drainage to prevent any major flooding here. After a busy day at the office, you head home. But only for a moment. You call the kids in for dinner from the playground in the park across the street. Over dinner the kids tell you about the personal safety tips they got from the Richmond RCMP School Liaison Officer who visited their class today. After dinner, your second job begins: driving the kids. Your daughter has hockey practise at the City-run Minoru Arenas and your son is taking swimming lessons at Minoru Aquatic Centre. While they exercise, you whip into the Richmond Public Library to borrow a good book— you’ll likely be too tired for anything else by the time you get home. Your partner is feeling more energetic, though, and has signed up for a pottery class at the Richmond Arts Centre. Finally, you get home. You kick off your shoes, put your feet up and pick up the community newspaper. It seems there’s a special deal on family passes at the Richmond Olympic Oval. With a membership, you get access to the fitness centre, drop-in fitness classes, free public skating, drop-in basketball on the courts, running on the indoor track and…well, we’ve lost count. Okay, so maybe we laid it on a little thick. But was it really that far away from an average day in your life?

Now consider the cost of all those services and more. For a few dollars a day, residents get access to clean drinking water, a safe community, a well-maintained infrastructure of roads, sewers, dikes and drainage, parks, recreation facilities and a whole lot more. We understand that doesn’t make it any easier to pay your bills, including your taxes. We’re taxpayers too. That’s why we’re committed to continue to ensure that we provide you with the best possible value for every dollar we spend.

“We don’t inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children”

Your 2011 utility bill is a lot more than it seems. On the surface it represents the cost of providing some basic City services: water, sewer, waste removal and disposal, recycling and others. But our civic utilities also play a critical role in protecting our environment and preserving community wellness. Our drinking water comes from three reservoirs in the North Shore

mountains. The region, including Richmond, is investing billions of dollars in improving the treatment of our drinking water. This will make the water from our taps among the safest drinking water in the world. On top of the regional water network, the City maintains its own network of approximately 620 kilometres of water pipe. You can help out both the environment and your wallet by participating in City programs designed to help reduce water consumption. This includes purchasing rain water barrels through the City’s Recycling Depot, investing in low flow showerheads and similar devices, or purchasing low flush toilets and receiving a City rebate. If you are part of the City’s voluntary water metering program, you will also save on your utility bill by reducing your water consumption. Billions of dollars are also being spent on upgrading our regional sewage disposal system. This investment is critical in reducing the impact of sewage disposal on the environment, particularly within the sensitive Fraser River estuary. This will also ensure regional sewage disposal meets federal environment standards. You can also help protect our environment by reducing the amount you throw away. Garbage landfills have a huge negative impact on the environment. To reduce its reliance on landfills, Richmond has joined a regional plan that aims to divert 70 per cent of our waste from landfills into recycling and composting programs by 2015 and 80 per cent by 2020. To help residents reduce their waste further, the City introduced the Green Can program to divert kitchen food scraps from garbage. Food scraps represent approximately 30 per cent of household garbage. The City has also added fluorescent lamps, lights and tubes to our range of materials accepted at the Recycling Depot. For a list of materials accepted at the Recycling Depot, visit www.richmond.ca/recycle.

An active, healthy and livable city

With a growing population, Richmond still manages to find balance between urban and rural living. A short distance from the high rises and bustling shops and restaurants, residents can visit farms and purchase locally grown blueberries, corn and other produce. About half of Richmond remains as open space, including farms, parks, green space and other open areas. This balance between city and rural living is what makes Richmond a unique community that hasn’t forgotten its roots while expanding for the future. Adding to the vibrancy of the community is the 1,500 acres of parks/open space and more than 80 kilometres of trails, cycling routes and walkways. The City’s park system has over 90 parks, ranging in size from less than an acre to over 100 acres and encompasses all sorts of uses from sports fields and facilities to trails, picnic areas and decorative and community gardens to off-leash dog areas. The City’s larger parks reflect Richmond’s diversity ranging from Richmond Nature Park and Terra Nova Natural Area, which preserve and protect natural habitats, to busy, bustling Minoru Park, home to numerous

indoor and outdoor sport, recreation and cultural facilities and services, to Garden City Park, with its innovative and award-winning children’s play area. In 2009, construction began on the Middle Arm Waterfront Greenway which will be Richmond’s newest urban park linking the Fraser River waterfront to Richmond’s city centre. As well, Hugh Boyd Park, already home to North America’s largest artifical turf playing field surface, was upgraded to include a new accessible play area for children and a unique seniors’ outdoor fitness circuit. Richmond residents also have eight community centres, four aquatic facilities (two indoor and two outdoor seasonal), three arenas (with 10 ice sheets) and a multitude of playgrounds and sports fields to meet with friends and take part in physical fitness activities. Whether it’s practicing your golf swing at West Richmond Pitch and Putt, cooling down in the Steveston Water Park or playing in the dirt at a playground designed by children for children at Garden City Park, there is something for everyone. Throughout the year, Richmond’s sports fields, community centres, pools and arenas are well used by local and regional sports teams, recreational leagues and residents looking for opportunities to stay healthy.

Safety in numbers

Living in a safe and secure community is a primary concern for many Richmond residents. It’s also a high priority for Council and represents the biggest portion of the City’s operating budget with 37 cents of every municipal tax dollar going to fund our police and fire services. Prevention, preparedness and response are the key components of our public safety service delivery. They work on the underlying principle that safety is everyone’s responsibility. The City’s primary public safety providers are the RCMP, Richmond Fire-Rescue, Emergency Preparedness and Community Bylaws. These providers work in partnership with other City departments as well as local and provincial agencies to identify needs and provide services in Richmond. Richmond Fire-Rescue employs over 200 fire personnel who work out of seven fire halls. While fighting fires is important, the bulk of the more than 9,000 incidents responded to by Richmond Fire-Rescue each year are motor vehicle accidents and other medical emergencies. In addition to fire suppression, Richmond Fire-Rescue also delivers a variety of community education and fire prevention programs including

business inspections, home safety inspections, infant car seat checks, protecting your business, carbon monoxide safety and school fire safety education visits. A new Steveston fire hall will open in 2011, complimenting new fire halls in Sea Island and Hamilton and the Crestwood Fire Hall, which went through a major refurbishment last year. The City is continuing to upgrade all of its public safety buildings to ensure they meet the changing needs of the community as well as being capable of surviving a major earthquake. The Richmond Detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police is the third largest RCMP detachment in Canada with a complement of 201 regular members. Recognized for its commitments to the concepts of crime prevention and community policing, the detachment has a bicycle squad and two community police stations located in the areas of Steveston and South Arm. Work is now underway on the RCMP’s new state of the art headquarters on No. 5 Road, which they will move into in 2012.

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Breakdown of your property tax bill

Police

20¢

Fire-Rescue

17¢

2% Other* 8% TransLink 10% Metro Vancouver

6¢

Parks maintenance

6¢

Recreation

6¢

Roads

46% Municipal

34% School (Province of BC)

5¢

Information Technology

5¢

Transfer to reserves Project Dev. and Facility Management

5¢

How your municipal property tax dollars are spent

4¢

Richmond Public Library

4¢

Community Services 3¢

Corporate Services

3¢

Engineering

3¢

Planning and Development

The graphs above show where your tax dollars go. On the left, the pie chart shows that less than half of the property taxes you pay actually go to the City of Richmond. The rest goes to other agencies such as the Schoold District (Province of BC) TransLink and the Metro Vancouver regional district. The chart on the right shows how each tax dollar is spent. The biggest share goes to police and ﬁre services, on which the City spends 37 cents of every tax dollar.

Follow the money trail

The average Canadian household spends 42 per cent of their average income on taxes, of which four per cent goes to property taxes. Of that, less than half goes to your local government. When your property tax bill arrives this spring, take a close look at where the money goes. You will see the property taxes you pay are split among several organizations. Less than half of your property tax bill goes to the City. The other half goes to organizations like the Province of BC to fund schools, TransLink for public transit and transportation service, the Metro Vancouver regional district and other organizations. These amounts are outside of the City’s control. Those organizations determine the amount they need and provide the tax rates to the City to collect on their behalf. Unlike other governments, which rely on a variety of levies from income to sales taxes, local governments rely primarily on property taxes and utility fees to fund their budgets. And unlike senior governments, Richmond and other municipalities are forbidden from running a deﬁcit. Thus, the portion of property taxes raised by the City each year is based on the amount of revenues it needs to end up with a balanced budget with no deﬁcit.

Assessing the impact

Homeowners often wonder how their property assessment impacts their property taxes. Each year, City Council determines how much money it requires to support the City’s programs and services. Then, non-tax revenues, such as the estimated income from building permits, business licences, parking revenues and other sources are subtracted. This determines the overall tax levy to be collected and the property tax increase required to balance the budget. Changes in property values don’t change the overall amount raised by taxes. This means the City won’t get extra revenue simply because your property value goes up. Instead, tax rates are adjusted to generate the amount of net revenue needed to run the City’s programs and services. An individual’s property tax charge will vary depending on whether that property’s assessment, as provided by BC Assessment, was higher or lower than the average overall increase in assessment values for the City.

Community recreation centres

3¢

*Other includes BC Assessment, Sewer debt and Municipal Finance Authority (MFA) charges

2¢

Fiscal expenditures

2¢

Storm drainage

2¢

Corporate Administration

2¢

Law, Emergency and Bylaws

2¢

Business and Financial Services

5 Year Financial Plan

2011 Operating Budget

Richmond City Council has approved its 2011 operating budget with an average property tax increase of 2.95 per cent. The average overall increase in residential assessments in Richmond for 2011 was 17 per cent. For those properties in line with the average assessment increase, the municipal portion of taxes (less than half the total tax bill) will increase by 2.95 per cent or about $40. However, if the property assessment increase is higher than the overall average, then the tax increase will be more than $40. If the property assessment increase is less than that overall average, then the increase will be less than $40 and in some cases may be less than the previous year’s taxes. The 2011 budget is primarily focused on maintaining civic services at existing levels, while limiting the tax increase as much as possible.

Each year, City Council adopts a new 5 Year Financial Plan prior to the ﬁnal adoption of the annual Property Tax Bylaw. The 5 Year Financial Plan details how the City plans to manage its resources, revenues and expenditures in order to best serve the community. The proposed 5 Year Financial Plan (2011-2015) Bylaw 8707 is currently available in PDF format on the City website at www.richmond.ca or is available for viewing at Richmond City Hall. The City is required by the Community Charter to undertake a process of public consultation before the bylaw is adopted by Council and to this end please submit your feedback via email to ﬁnance@richmond.ca or deliver to the Finance Division, Richmond City Hall, 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, V6Y 2C1, by March 31, 2011 Public delegations at the Council Meeting are also permitted with regard to this bylaw. It is anticipated that the 5 Year Financial Plan will be considered by Council for adoption at the Regular Council Meeting of April 11, 2011 at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall.

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Do you have Type 2 Diabetes? The University of Victoria, Ladner OfďŹ ce, is conducting a study to evaluate the effectiveness of self-management programs with persons experiencing Type 2 Diabetes. Program locations available in the Lower Mainland. A remuneration will be provided.

If you would like to receive the program and participate in the study please call or email Natalie Gauthier at 604-940-9496, n.gauthier@eastlink.ca

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Sports

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BASKETBALL

CHUNG CHOW/RICHMOND NEWS

RC Palmer’s Vijay Dhillon blasts past Vancouver College’s Cole Penman at left. His moves pushed the team to win 71-63 and take the title at the AAA B.C. provincial championship. For a complete photo gallery and video footage of the nail-biting game, go to www.richmond-news.com.

Resilient Griffins win first-ever provincial title BY MARK BOOTH

mbooth@richmond-news.com

They have been a resilient bunch since Grade 8 so why not climb out of one more big hole to earn provincial glory. That’s exactly what the RC Palmer Griffins did to earn their first-ever provincial senior boys “AAA” basketball championship on Saturday night. The Griffins overcame a 17-point first quarter deficit to defeat Vancouver College 71-63 in front of 4,000 fans at the Langley Events Centre. It’s the first time a Richmond school has won a B.C. title since 1998. Last season, Palmer opted to go the “AA” playoff route and was the overwhelming favourite to win the provincial tournament in Kamloops. The Griffins cruised into the final, only to be routed by a Britannia team it had handily defeated two weeks earlier in the Lower Mainland playoffs. A year later, they got off to another rough start in the championship game except this time they were determined it would be a different outcome. “We have been through this so many times and (the first quarter deficit) was noth-

ing new to us. We knew we were coming through,” said tournament MVP and Griffins leading scorer Vijay Dhillon. “This feels amazing. We needed this after losing last year.” After getting past three Fraser Valley opponents to reach the championship game, Palmer was matched-up against a Fighting Irish team it slipped past 59-56 two weeks earlier at the Lower Mainland Tournament. It was also the rubber match of a rivalry that began back in Grade 8, for most of the players, when the two met in the provincial final. Vancouver College won that game and Palmer avenged the loss a year later in the Grade 9 championship bout. Feeding off their always energetic supporters and taking advantage of an uptight Griffins team, the Irish raced out to a 19-2 first quarter lead. “I think we were just overwhelmed by the atmosphere,” suggested star point guard Billy Cheng. “We were so stunned at how they kept scoring and we kept missing. The key was those (three-pointers) as it gave us confidence.” The long bomb remedy was delivered by Grade 10 Jamie Madewan who calmly

stepped off the bench and drained three of them in the final minute of the opening quarter to pull his team within seven points. “Last night Nazir (Arjmandi) went off and I wanted to do the same thing,” said Madewan, who had struggled from the perimeter earlier in the tournament. “I just worked on getting my shots up in warm-up. It felt good and when I got into the game, I told them to get me the ball.” “When I called the second timeout and talked to them on the court I could see it in their eyes,” added Palmer coach Paul Eberhardt. “They were playing nervous and scared and just needed to relax. When Jamie came off the bench and hit those threes, everyone opened up and went right back to their instincts and played good basketball.” The Griffins climbed within one point (33-32) at the half then took over in the third quarter with their up-tempo game and the amazing rebounding of Ranjodh Hare. The 6-foot-3 post plays like he’s seven feet with seemingly no ball out of his reach, even with three opponents draped around him. He finished the night with 17 boards, including eight at the offensive end, to go along with 13 points to lock up first team

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all-star and player-of-the-game honours. “The one key thing I like in my game more than scoring points is rebounding,” smiled Hare. “My job is to rebound and I keep going at it with hard work. Just keep jumping and running.” The tireless Dhillon led the Griffins with a game-high 26 points which included 10for-11 at the free throw line. He came to Palmer in his Grade 10 year, joining a group that had already had two seasons under its belt. “It’s very rare in this day and age to see kids that you have been with since Grade 8 win a championship. We proved it can be done and I’m really proud of that,” added Eberhardt.” He has taken his celebrating to Las Vegas this week during spring break, while cocoach Ryan Strachan is catching up on some lost time with his young family. “It’s a lot of hours to do this but to feel like this makes it all worth while,” smiled Strachan. ! Other Palmer tournament awards included Cheng being named the top defensive player, while Mike Zayes was named to the third all-star team.

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Sports

Charity game in honour of coach The Richmond Devils Senior AA women’s hockey team will take on the Richmond Girls Ice Hockey Midget AAs in a charity game April 3 in memory of Samantha Wong. She was a key member of the Richmond Devils Hockey Club coaching group, who lost her battle with lupus on Feb. 6. The game will take place at Minoru Arena on April 3 at 6 pm. All funds raised will be donated to B.C. Lupus Society and Canuck Place Children’s Hospice in Wong’s memory. This includes the contribution of the referees’ fees and the proceeds from the 50/50 draw. There will be a raffle draw featuring

Griffins’ rise to title recapped It was a trip through the Fraser Valley that took the RC Palmer Griffins to their first ever final at the B.C. High School Boys “AAA” Basketball Championships. Here’s a recap of their three wins, leading up to Saturday’s championship game.

Round of 16: Palmer 62, Tamanawis 44

The Surrey school needed a wildcard win against Cranbrook’s Mt. Baker to be part of the main draw. The Griffins opened up a 189 lead after one quarter and were in cruise control the rest of the way despite their bench getting limited playing time. Vijay Dhillon led the way with 19 points and Ranjodh Hare was a major force in the paint with 17 points and 18 rebounds.

Quarter-Finals: Palmer 69, Heritage Wood 63

The Kodiaks had pulled off a mild upset against Argyle to advance and the feisty squad from Port Moody gave Palmer all it could handle. The Griffins looked to be in good shape when they opened up a 21-13 lead after one quarter, however, the Kodiaks clawed back within four points at the break and hung around until the dying minutes. Mike Zayas had 18 points and six rebounds. Dhillon drained a game-high 21, while Hare enjoyed another double-double with 11 points and as

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Semi-Finals: Palmer 76, Terry Fox 64

The Griffins’ first real true test of the tournament and there was some concern given their previous day’s troubles. The perennial powerhouse from Port Coquitlam had looked good in its 20-point win over league rival Pitt Meadows and was aiming to avenge a loss to Palmer in the semi-final of its own tournament back in January. The Ravens looked to be in good shape to do just that with a five-point third quarter lead and Hare on the bench with four fouls. Instead, the Griffins caught fire from the perimeter, led by Maziar Arjmandi. The Grade 12 swingman hit four treys, while Dhillon added another to push Palmer into a 55-51 lead. The Griffins extended the advantage to double digits until the Ravens made one final run to make it 63-60 with 5:27 remaining. That’s when Dhillon made two-of-three free throw attempts when he was fouled then converted a Zayas steal into a three-point play after another Fox foul. The lead was back up to eight and the Griffins were on the their way to the final. Zayas had 18 point and nine rebounds, while playing terrific defence at both ends of the floor. Dhillon had 22 and Arjmandi 15. Mark Booth

will be missed, but for each one of us (within the Devils organization), we will always carry a piece of her in our hearts forever. “She was a very positive influence to me and the team and the energy she put into the team will be carried through the players and we are all much better for that.” Individuals interested in participating in this event can contact Pat Korenic, Registrar, Richmond Devils Hockey Club at (604) 2751968 or email korenic@ shaw.ca, or visit www.richmonddevilshockey.com.

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“Steveston is truly a historic destination and people come here to eat, shop and enjoy the scenery … that is rare,” she said. Chris Hryb, manager and buyer for the landmark Steveston Crafts ‘n More agrees. “Steveston has embraced the store ever since we opened 14 years ago,” said Hryb. The brightly coloured, neon green building has 18 departments filled with everything for the artsy person. “We have customers from all over the Lower Mainland, and as far as Washington, because we sell those hard-to-find craft items that other stores don’t carry,” she said. Hryb is saddened by the loss of some of the heritage buildings but hopes Steveston can retain its charm, “while still being a wonderful place to conduct business.” Another landmark is Budget Appliances Centre Ltd. For more than 34 years, locals and others have relied on the store for large household appliances and parts. Owner Chuck Kelly bought the well-

established business 11 years ago. “Budget Appliance has been in Steveston since 1977, and I worked here for 20 years before I took it over,” said Kelly. “I love it here. We have a long list of loyal clientele, as well as lots of walk-in business.” He went on to say that very few shopping areas can offer what this historic village can. “You are still getting that old fashioned service that people received back in the ’50s and every business owner here is friendly and helpful,” said Kelly. When it comes to buying unique Canadian artisans wares and gifts, locals and visitors head to Pieces. David and Sarah Gordon have owned the shop since 2008. The well-known boutique is housed in Steveston’s oldest building; the elegant Hepworth Block, the landmark two-storey brick building on the corner of Moncton Street and 2nd Avenue. “When an opportunity to purchase the well-established Steveston business (Pieces opened in 1997) presented itself, it was a natural fit,” said Sarah Gordon.

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Entrepreneurs feel the draw of quaint village Over the past decade, a younger generation has discovered the charm of Steveston. Hip, young families have moved into the village in droves, and that has helped shape the changing landscape of businesses in this historic village. Many young, independently owned and operated businesses have opened up in the last five years. The new breed of entrepreneurs is carving out its own unique stamp on the village. They have told the News they were drawn to Steveston because of its distinctive character, something they say, is unlike anywhere else in the Lower Mainland. The Beatmerchant’s Frankie Neilson was instantly taken by the

community. “When I immigrated from the U.K. to Canada 20 years ago, a friend told me about Steveston,” said Neilson. “As soon as I arrived, it reminded me of an off-the-track British seaside town and I felt like I had been here before.” Soon, the British transplant moved to Steveston. After taking a buyout from Telus, the music aficionado decided to open a shop. His store is a trip down memory lane; you can spend an hour checking out his collection of hard-tofind vinyls, old rock posters, books, mugs and T-shirts. He specializes in memorabilia ranging from the early days of jazz and blues, to Lady Gaga. “Where else can you go buy your fish right off the dock, go for

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Business: ‘Extraordinary vibe’ attracting new owners Continued from page 21 “The two most fabulous places in B.C. are Steveston and White Rock and when I visited Steveston 10 years ago, I knew that’s where I wanted to either live or work,” said Boychuk, adding every pet that comes in gets a free treat. “It’s a village where everybody knows each other and everybody wants to see each other’s business succeed … I think that’s pretty rare. Steveston really has a sense of community and for my business, it’s very pet friendly.” Lacquer Beauty Bar was born out of owner Angela Reddy’s vision of a chic, affordable spa that offered more than just

facials, manicures and pedicures. Imagine, said the Vancouverite, if you could have your nails done, your hair blown out and eyebrows threaded all under one roof? But where? The businesswoman spent months researching different communities across the Lower Mainland but said: “There was something almost magical about Steveston … there’s an extraordinary vibe here.” “I spent weeks dining and hanging out in Steveston, talking to other merchants and I knew Steveston was a rare gem,” said Reddy. “Steveston kept pulling me back, there’s an indescribable sense … maybe it’s the air, the water and the people, but it’s an amazing place.”

You don’t have to tell 23-year-old Nicola Gillam, owner of Violet Hill fashion boutique, how wonderful Steveston is. The McMath graduate didn’t consider anywhere else when she decided to open her women’s boutique six months ago. “After I graduated from the University of Victoria I came home frustrated as to what I was going to do next,” said the savvy young businesswoman. “Then, when I did a merchandising course in London, England, I knew what I wanted to do.” Violet Hill carries mostly Canadian lines, such as Vancouver’s Gentle Fawn, Montreal’s Covet and Valerie Dumaine, for women ages 16 to 60. “The store is really for those women who want to have fun and want to take a risk,” said Gillam. “I tried to create a nonthreatening environment where women can come in and browse, if that’s all they want to do.” She has been thrilled by the response from both locals and visitors to the area. “I’m already developing a loyal clientele … there are lots of yummie mommies here in Steveston,” Gillam said. Another fan of Steveston is Candice Goegan, owner/esthetician at Goegan Spa. She opened her spa in London Landing two and a half years ago and says she hasn’t looked back. “People have just been marvelous and I really feel like a part of the community.”

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

MCLEAN, Rochelle. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother and Grandmother on March 15th, 2011. She has now joined her loving husband Dale Mclean. She leaves behind her surviving children, Laurie, Steven, Jeffrey, Mark and Robyn. Her grandchildren, Courtney, Lukas,Clinton, Melissa and Justin, sister Nancy and mother Effie. A reception gathering will be held at the Richmond Funeral Home, 8420 Cambie Road, Richmond B.C. at 1:00pm on Sunday, March 27th, 2011. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the B.C. Lung Association. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you never went alone, for part of us went with you, the day God called you home.

Gentle, Honest, Kind, Loyal, Strong, Wise Soul Born March 29, 1947 and sailed away with his family by his side Sunday, March 13, 2011 in Richmond, BC at the age of 63. John is lovingly survived by his wife of 26 years, Holly, their children Amanda, Allie, Danica & Connor, his Faithful companion Reilly, brothers George (Vanda) & Albert (Milica), brother-in-law Allen (Sandra), nieces Marina & Kristy, nephews George (Cassidy), John & Nicholas (Shannon), great-nephews Caden & Bentley, great-nieces Aurora & Scarlett and his Auntie Jenny. John was a long time commercial fisherman off the West Coast, making his first trip with his family over 50 years ago. John was a wellknown and respected figure in the fishing industry, sitting on many committees and boards. He Captained his baby, the Royal Canadian, through bottom fishing, herring, hake and salmon. John, Holly and children are appreciative of the special care and compassion shown by Dr. Greg Haljan and team while in their care at ICU in Richmond General Hospital. A Celebration of John’s Life will be held Friday, March 25, 2011 from noon to 4 pm at the Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel, 3500 Cessna Drive, Richmond, BC (Parking Provided, All Welcome). In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Richmond Hospital Foundation in memory of John Radil, 7000 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC, V6X 1A2. 'Our Dad didn’t tell us how to live; he lived and let us watch him do it'

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RECRUITER Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for assisting and providing the Human Resources Manager with a full range of recruitment support to various mining sites to ensure that the staffing needs of Procon are provided in the most efficient and effective means possible on a day-to-day basis. Requirements: • Minimum of 3 years of experience in recruiting (experience with Mining recruitment is essential) • Ability to effectively communicate and interact at all levels within the company. • Proven ability to effectively manage time, deal with a fast-paced environment and prioritize responsibilities. • Experience in working effectively with peoples from different cultures. • Excellent knowledge with MS Office along with advanced Excel skills • Mining knowledge an asset • The ability to verbally communicate in both English. If this position interests you, you have the experience we are looking for, and want to join a dynamic mining group, submit an application to:

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Farm Labourer 4485 48B St. Delta No experience necessary. 50hrs/ week. $9.28/hr. From June 5 to Oct 31. Includes harvesting, lifting, weeding, grading. Able to lift 25kg. Kin Ye Farm Ltd. KinYeFarm@gmail.com

FARM WORKERS 5501 Grove Avenue, Delta Farm Labourer for Wun Hing Farm Ltd. 50 hours weekly, $9.28/hr. Job includes: hand harvesting and cultivating from June 8 to November 15, 2011. Contact Chun 604-946-6579

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24 HR respite work in group homes available. Great training & exerience. Males encouraged to apply. Fax 604-953-1236. DAIYA FOODS seeking Packaging Machine Set Up Operator. Must have: sev. yrs of exp. & high school dipl. $14.00 hr/ 40 hr wk. E-res: tom@daiyafoods.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

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Acme Analytical Laboratories (Vancouver), a premier BC mining laboratory, is looking to fill various Laboratory Assistant positions in Vancouver. Must be able to handle up to 40 lbs as some heavy manual labor may be required. Experience in a lab environment an asset but training will be provided. Starting wage of approximately $12 (combination of base hourly rate and daily production bonus). Detailed descriptions of the various positions are available on Acme’s website:

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• Must have reliable vehicle • Must be certified & experienced • Union Wages & Benefits Apply in person 19689 Telegraph Trail, Langley fax resume to 604-513-3661 or email: darlene@valleytraffic.ca

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For over 30 years, ContainerWest has been selling, renting, and leasing new and used shipping containers as well as manufacturing custom enclosures. We currently have an opening for a Sales & Marketing Rep at our Edmonton branch. This new position will provide plenty of flexibility, challenge and variety! Full training will be provided. This will take place at our head office in Richmond, BC, over the course of one month. The successful candidate will: ● Have excellent people skills & the ability to negotiate effectively ● Have initiative and the ability to work independently ● Be familiar with Alberta and Saskatchewan & willing to travel throughout this area Qualifications include: ● Post secondary degree ● Industrial or farm work experience ● Sales & marketing experience an asset, but not required Compensation: ● Competitive base salary + commission structure ● Car & gas allowance ● Company cell phone, laptop We look forward to hearing from you soon! Pls send resume & cover letter to jobs@containerwest.com Though we appreciate the interest shown by all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Permanent, full-time positions in Cloverdale area assembling and packing customer orders. 10:30am start time. Applicants must have good English and Math skills and have own vehicle for transport to and from work location. Positions pay competitive wages and offers a full benefit package. Fax resumes to: 604-576-2475 HOMEWORKERS GET paid daily! Now Accepting: Simple Full/ Part Time Data Entry & Online Computer Related Work is available. No fees or charges to participate. Start Today, www.BCWOC.com 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. PLANET LAZER has F/T Night Manager position avail. Fax resumes to: 604 514-2292 SIGN INSTALLER / SHOP WORKER required for Lower Mainland sign co. Drivers abstract needed & knowledge of Lower Mainland/ Fraser Valley an asset. Will train. Must speak fluent English. Company benefits. Please send resume to fax: 604-273-5820 or email: info@markrite.com

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Our client, located in Delta, is looking for a Manual Machinist and a CNC Machinist. Requirements: 5 years and experience in a job shop environment. $28-$31/hr. Please send resumes to Christina at ctran@aerotek.com or call (604) 293-8051 for more information. EOE. MECHANICS & ELECTRICIANS: Procon Equipment is currently looking for full-time permanent Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics and Journeyman Electricians for our Nisku, Alberta facility. Must have certification. Preference will be given to any with underground experience. Excellent work atmosphere and benefits. Work schedule is 4 weeks on, 2 weeks off. Will also consider relocation of qualified individuals to the Edmonton area from within Canada. Please fax resume to 780-955-2411. REFRIGERATION MECHANIC HELPER required permanent full time, on call weekends, days and nights. Duties include: Move tools, equipment and other materials. Lifting 45kg. Some college vocational training. Experience 2 to 3 years. Punjabi and English language an asset. Salary $18.50/hr. Please reply via fax 604-278-9510 ROOFER FOREMAN INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL Top Rates & Benefits Call:604-433-1813

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