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Tax relief could cost $1 million City to decide where missing revenue will come from BY ALAN CAMPBELL
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Property tax exemptions for Richmond businesses could cost the city up to $1 million — and someone is going to have to pay for it. Earlier this month, the News reported how the B.C. government, on the behest of the City of Richmond, passed legislation that allows businesses in the Brighouse area to apply for partial exemption on their 2012-2016 property taxes. The move to offer tax relief came after commercial properties were hit with soaring taxes in the city centre district, with some cases exceeding a 300 per cent increase since 2005. But city staff revealed in a report this week that providing the partial exemption to an estimated 40 eligible properties would cost around $946,000 in lost revenue. Business and financial services man-
ager Andrew Nazareth said the city has three options, on a sliding scale, from which to dip into to replace the missing million. “We have a cascading plan in terms of absorbing (the lost revenue),” Nazareth said in response to Coun. Derek Dang’s query of where the tax shift might go. Option one, Nazareth said, is to go to the property tax appeals provision fund. Option two is to rely on the expected extra tax revenue from the residential densification and development in the city centre, which is partly responsible for the spiraling tax increases in the first place. And option three — the last resort according to Nazareth — would be to shift the tax burden onto other businesses in the city, which apparently have had an easier tax ride over the last six years due to the Brighouse businesses paying more into the pot. see Nazareth page 4
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The Heiltsuk Dance Group performs the Canoe Dance in honour of the Education Minister George Abbott signing The Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreement at Blundell elementary school on Tuesday. For the full story, turn to page 3.
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Roper is alleged to have kidnapped a woman, believed to be his partner, taken her hostage and then fired shot through a wall, which narrowly missed a police officer. With regard to the Richmond incident, he faces charges of kidnapping, two counts of attempted murder, unlawful confinement, assault, sexual assault, unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of a prohibited firearm, discharging a firearm and discharging a firearm with intent. Roper is also charged with two see Roper page 4
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Building a bridge over graduation gap Sargent: Aboriginal agreement is for the good of all students
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It’s been five years in the making and Richmond is one of the last to do it, but finally the Richmond school district has signed an Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreement. The signing was celebrated last Tuesday at Blundell elementary where Minister of Education George Abbott attended with other local dignitaries as well as aboriginal elders and performers. The agreement is “a powerful tool that helps build relationships based on trust, respect and a shared vision,” Donna Sargent, the chair of the Board of Education The provincial government mandated all school districts implement an Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreement (AEEA) in an attempt to address, among other things, the educational success of aboriginal students. Aboriginal students, of which there are 225 self-identified in Richmond, have a relatively high school completion rate of 68 per cent. The provincial average for aboriginal students is 50.4 per cent. However, 68 per cent is still significantly lower than Richmond’s overall school completion rate of 90 per cent. “It’s better than the provincial average, but it is still something we need to address,” said Nancy Brennan, assistant superintendent. The agreement lays out four goals. The first is to increase the number of successful transitions — between grades, between schools and between secondary school and beyond. In particular, the transition from Grade 9 to 10 has been identified as one in which vulnerable students drop out. Grade 10 is the beginning of the graduation program, with provincial exams, at which point “work can start to look more attractive,” said Brennan. Other goals include increasing opportunities for aboriginal students to assume leadership roles in the schools and community at large, as well as encouraging
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Little ones join adults to perform the Canoe Dance at Blundell elementary to help celebrate the signing of the Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreement by the Richmond school district. agreed this wasn’t enough to supaboriginal students to take pride in port a successful program, said their ancestry. Brennan and in the last budget, the Sargent noted that while there school board allocated an additionare 225 self-identified aboriginal al $115,000 a year to the AEEA. students there may, in fact, be This will allow the district to many more. Through aboriginal hire two aboriginal support workeducation and celebrations of ers (to the tune of $90,000) to aboriginal culture, more students may identify themselves as aborig- complement the two teachers who currently work with aboriginal inal. students. This leaves $25,000 for The aboriginal enhancement resources. is primarily “If we are funded through going to make the aboriginal it work, we student transare going to fer payments. have to put The province in some supfunds school port,” said districts a cer— Donna Sargent Sargent tain amount Moreover, per student in the AEEA will the district. benefit all students, she added. In addition there is funding for Another of the four key goals “unique student needs,” said Mark is to see “all student in Richmond De Mello, the district’s secretarydemonstrate a deeper understandtreasurer. Aboriginal students, ing and appreciation of the hisalong with special needs and ESL tories, languages, and cultures of students, fall into that category. Aboriginal Peoples.” As a result, the district receives an The agreement was five years additional $1,160 per each aborigiin the making because the district nal student. wanted to be sure it consulted with Richmond school trustees
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A man is in custody and facing charges after a robbery at a Scotiabank in Richmond. On Monday, June 20 around 2 p.m., Richmond RCMP responded to a report of a robbery at the bank in the 11000 block of Bridgeport Road. Reports were that a
male had entered the bank brandishing a knife, demanding that money be turned over to him. The suspect fled the scene in a vehicle with an undisclosed amount of money. He was located shortly after in Vancouver by officers from the Vancouver Police Department and was consequently turned over to Richmond RCMP.
The man arrested by police has been identified as Salmon Arm resident Karl Danny Nelson, 40. He has been charged with robbery and wearing a facemask with the intent to commit an offence. Nelson is also charged with possession of a weapon dangerous to the public peace. He will be returning to court on June 27.
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Towards a more sustainable Richmond It is very rewarding to see Richmond residents enjoying our belated Springtime while working in the new community gardens located at the south end of Railway Ave. This garden program is expanding every year and typifies Richmond’s commitment to sustainability as a fundamental approach. A few examples of the City’s drive to sustainability are: v Uk\[]kq[ s`o]mx c aTj_] ]oupoYoi_^ao`[\ k` [lo bo\[ VTaSko and Oval neighbourhoods are encouraged to use water from the ground for home heating and cooling. This approach moves residents away from total reliance on fossil fuels and emphasizes the need to protect the environment through separate utilities.
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Fancy living on an island in a luxury hotel for 80 days — all expenses paid — with nothing to do except let the world know what a fascinating place it is? While it doesn’t have the beaches of Bali or the ethereal bleakness of Skye, the Vancouver Airport Authority figures its home base of Sea Island has charms enough of its own. So, to mark the airport’s 80th anniversary on the island, YVR is today launching a contest to choose someone to document what a compelling place this flat-as-a-pancake piece of Richmond really is. The winner of its Live@
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22 or 75 as long as you are a compelling storyteller.” The winner must commit to staying on the island from Aug. 17 to Nov. 4. There’s no ducking off to shop, get a haircut, or see a dentist. That will all have to be done within its confines. Contestants can upload samples of their videos to the Live@YVR site and five finalists will be chosen by an in-house panel within the next month. “Then on July 25 we’ll ask the public to vote one of them on to the island,” said Catley. “On Aug. 17, the winner will take up residence at the Fairmont and then it will be up to them but there is plenty of material for storytelling. We have 23,600 people working at YVR, we have 400 businesses — we are a city within a city — and there are a lot of people who have a story to tell. “There’s far more going on than what the traveller
sees. For instance we have a cargo village which sends out all kinds of goods every day. We have farmers shipping fresh blueberries to Asia overnight. We’ve even moved whales and walruses from there.” The winner will be given access to the entire airport operation as a way of documenting how YVR works and its importance to the economy of Metro Vancouver. He or she will also be able to talk with the designers and architects of the airport, which leans heavily on British Columbia’s native heritage. “A lot of it’s in the little details. If you look at the carpeting you will see a design, which emulates a log jam in the Fraser River. If you look at the ceiling it’s there, too, you’ll see the beams lie like log-jammed trees,” said Catley. But 80 days? “There’s so much material I’m sure time will fly by.”
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he HST referendum is effectively underway right now. Here’s the question: “Are you in favour of extinguishing the HST (Harmonized Sales Tax) and reinstating the PST (Provincial Sales Tax) in conjunction with the GST (Goods and Services Tax)? (Yes/No).” It’s a straightforward question. You can vote Yes to “extinguish” (kill, drop, end, remove, dump… replace with your own euphemism, if you wish) the HST. Or you can vote No to “not extinguish” it (keep it). But with all the noise about how difficult it is, some folks may start thinking it really is more difficult than it seems — and they may begin to second-guess their response. The referendum process is easy, too. Elections BC was to begin mailing out ballots on June 13, and most eligible voters in the province are expected to receive them by June 24. Those who don’t get their ballots by then need to get in touch with Elections BC by July 8. The only tough part: marked ballots need to be back to Elections BC by July 22, whether or not there is a postal strike. The hardest part of it all is trying to understand potential impacts of extinguishing or not extinguishing the HST. The government has had nearly a year to explain, and still hasn’t done so sufficiently. Premier Christy Clark’s eleventh-hour manipulations to convince taxpayers to vote No have served to make it still more difficult to calculate ramifications. And has Opposition Leader Adrian Dix got a hidden agenda for the PST? Or is that more BC Liberal hype? It’s expected to take weeks to count the referendum ballots — results aren’t expected to be announced before Aug. 11. Here’s hoping the results are as confusing as the question — and not as confusing as the politicians have made it.
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Was it worth the dollars? The Editor, Shame on you! I say “shame on you” to the person who walked into our car park in the middle of the day (when we were at home) — and removed several bags of pop bottles on Tuesday, June 21. You came once and then you returned again. Despite my having placed a sign on the bags notifying the brazen “thief ” (as that is what you are) that the bottles were destined to raise funds for my son’s soccer team’s trip to the provincials in Penticton. It is a sad state of our times morally and economically when people can walk onto private property and remove what is not theirs. Mind you, I have had two bikes sitting in the same area for a year now and they are still there. To the thief — you cheated my son and his soccer team not only of the money, but the time which he spent collecting the bottles to support his team. Maybe you could learn something about combining need and effort to get positive results as well as respect for other people’s property. P. Golda Whittaker Richmond
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When it’s too simple to be true This week, the connection between the recent hockey riots in Vancouver and an American political sex scandal have kept me thinking. The connection between goons trashing Vancouver’s downtown, and Anthony Weiner sending pictures of his nether regions to women he met online, may not be immediately obvious. But it’s there, in the stories we tell afterwards. In the immediate aftermath of the riots, Vancouver Police Department Chief Jim Chu claimed that “criminals and anarchists” were responsible for the fights, burning cars, and looting. If I was a Vancouver resident, I’d be very worried that my city’s top cop could confidently identify culprits in a crime without actually, you know, seeing any evidence first. (“Criminals” is redundant; if you torch cars and steal, you’re a criminal by definition, yes?) Chu has already had to backpedal a bit, as it turns out that some of the first wave of folks arrested thanks to social media have been star athletes and other middle-class teenagers from the suburbs. Not so much as a Sex Pistols album to their names, it seems. Only a few media outlets have actually bothered to, you know, ask anarchists if they actually rioted. They say they weren’t, noting that there was nothing political about the event, and the hallmarks of the Black Bloc (the sub-set of
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anarchists who break stuff) were absent. (When they do smash things, the Black Bloc is notable for being sober, organized and better equipped than the hockey riot goons.) So why did Chu blame anarchists? Then there’s Anthony Weiner, a former New York congressman, who apparently likes taking pictures of himself and sharing them. And Americans love a story about a politician’s genitals. Bloggers and pundits have been coming up with ever more elaborate theories to explain why an apparently intelligent, grown man would do something so stupid, so likely to result in scandal. This has resulted in a lot of stories involving pop psychology of the lowest kind. The more complex theories tend to rely on badly understood versions of evolutionary psychology. (Handy tip: if a story includes the phrase “back when people were chased by sabre-toothed tigers,” it’s an evolutionary psych fairy tale.) And here’s where Chu’s anarchist claims and Weiner’s… um… photos link up. Both the pundits and Chu are telling Just So sto-
ries, in the Rudyard Kipling tradition. These are simple stories to explain complicated phenomena. How did the elephant get his long trunk? Because once upon a time, a crocodile grabbed a young elephant’s nose and pulled and pulled and pulled… and ever since then, all elephants have long noses. Just So stories crop up everywhere, even in the Bible. A theologian would tell you that the stories of the Garden of Eden and the flood are about man’s relationship with God, but they also include bonus stories about why snakes have no legs, and where rainbows come from. So why did a bunch of Vancouverites go nuts and break stuff? Was it a complicated relationship between booze, youth, sports, and human psychology? No! Anarchists! Why do politicians expose themselves, often literally? Is it something that has numerous root causes, in our society and our brain chemistry? No! Men are just perverts! Fortified with our Just So stories, we can then ignore the issue. Thanks, Jim Chu, and thanks, pundits. I can shut off my brain and stop worrying about human motivations for troubling behaviour. All is explained in a few simple sound bites. Nothing to see here, nothing to trouble my sleep. Matthew Claxton is a reporter with News’ sister paper, the Langley Advance.
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HST a burden for B.C. The Editor, HST has been a very confusing and controversial issue since it was imposed on British Columbians a year ago. Finally, citizens will be getting an opportunity to vote whether to keep HST or get rid of it. This Hated Sales Tax needs to be confined to the dustbin as soon as possible. The way HST was brought in by the BC Liberal government was not only sneaky but also inappropriate. There is no doubt, that this move has completely shattered this government’s credibility. The HST is a major tax shift from big business to ordinary British Columbians and their families. The provincial government’s attempts to sweeten the pie are not going to work. Some well-respected economists have predicted that the extra amount paid as HST from July 1, 2010 till 2014 by families won’t be recouped for almost nine years. The socalled incentives being offered by this government for children and senior citizens are unlikely to make any difference. Similarly, the ad campaign launched by the govern-
ment is not going to change people’s minds. In addition to the added financial burden being placed on B.C. families, the HST will also shift the provincial government’s taxation autonomy to Ottawa. Voters must keep in mind that with the HST, the province is giving up its power on this tax over to the federal government. Thus, any changes that the province may want to make to this tax in future will need Ottawa’s approval. If a majority (50 per cent plus one) of British Columbians vote yes in order to get rid of the HST, we will be reverting back to the old system, whereby the province will have full control over the PST as before. Consequently, most of the exemptions under the old PST are expected to be back. It should be a big relief for most of the families. Thus, in the overall scheme of things it will be better for ordinary British Columbians and their families to vote yes in order to get rid of the HST and go back to the tax structure we had prior to July 1, 2010. Balwant Sanghera Richmond
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Letters Will rioters become ‘victims?’ Council salaries outrageous The Editor, Re: “Riot reaction affects Clark, Robertson,” Opinion, June 21. Surely, there’s nothing to worry about the “firm” hand of our justice system meting out our unique brand of Canadian justice. Irrespective of court funding problems, Canada’s all purpose Charter of Rights and Freedoms will come in handy for all those who, in response to being charged with criminal conduct during their post-playoff “love-in”, will claim having their Charter Rights to “free” expression violated. After all . . . that’s the Canadian way, assuring that none of the looters and arsonists will see the inside of a jail . . . but
instead will have to endure the wrath of Canada’s tough judicial system by being made to suffer the indignity of house arrest and the severe punishment of conditionally suspended sentences. Indeed, can a class action suit against the City of Vancouver be far behind on behalf of all rioters whose pictures were taken without their explicit consent, in clear violation of their Charter Rights to personal “privacy.” All that said, when everything is said and done, the rioters will emerge unscathed as the true “victims” of Vancouver’s 2011 post-game riot. E.W. Bopp Tsawwassen
Neighbourhood changes frustrating The Editor, I have lived in the Riverdale subdivision of Richmond for over 30 years. Our subdivision is now going through a re-invention to become the “new look” of Richmond. Perfectly good houses being torn down and replaced with monster homes that have no greenery and go from property line to property line. This morning I was awakened at 5:44 a.m. by the sound of drilling and jammering.
Are contractors not aware of bylaws that give builders times to work i.e. 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday to Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday? Times which I think are far too generous for builders and developers. Do the owners not insure that the tradespeople they hire know and understand the bylaws? On another note, the house across the street from this construction stands empty, for sale, with grass that is at least 10 inches
high. I get very upset when I see what is going on in Richmond. I am aware that a lot of the property owners do not even live in Richmond or Canada, and probably never will, but they should still be accepting some responsibility for the neighborhood. This is still my home and I feel that myself and my neighbors deserve some respect and consideration. Joanne Teraguchi Richmond
The Editor, The Richmond civic government, aka The Brodie Bunch, struggle to find a way to blow the last of the excess taxation from last year! This should be no problem, they have plenty of experience in unbridled spending. Their slogan being, “There’s always more where that came from, the taxpayers will never notice or complain.” Well, in my humble opinion, those times are over, and the council and their advisors should be held to account for their unconscionable spending. What other city has its five senior bureaucrats earning, in aggregate, over a million dollars? What other senior civic bureaucrat has a salary just $34,000 less than the prime minister of Canada? Where else would the mayor excuse massive tax increases by blandly stating that property assessments increased by an average of 17 per cent, but council approved only an increase of 2.95 per cent. Considering the traffic chaos in this city, due at least in part by lack of work co-ordination, the unregulated pedestrian traffic, the total capitulation to any and all land developers, the absence of help for our homeless poor, (other than by religious organizations), the massive, self serving “huge project synPre-K to Grade 12 Grammar
drome” that afflicts our council, the reign of the Brodie Bunch can rightly be considered a total disaster. Proof of this incompetence lies in the request to the province for taxation relief for many business properties nailed with soaring property assessments due to council actions. They rightly fear they will be priced out of business, and most of this is the result of the actions espoused by this council, and probably suggested by their million dollar “advisors.” While relief is contemplated for commercial property, homeowners are being priced out of their homes, and no one seems to feel that this is also wrong. In fact, the city suggests that senior citizen property owners take advantage of the tax deferral option from the province! Great idea, huh, we fought for years to pay off our mortgages, and now we are supposed to assume a quasi mortgage to continue living in our own homes. Way to go, Brodie Bunch! To paraphrase a saying, “Lord, protect us from our politicians, we can protect ourselves from other evil doers!” Bring on the elections, and let us hope for a competent slate to replace this collection. T.R. (Terry) Murphy Richmond
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From concerts to skateboarding, summer is busy in Regina BY TRILBY HENDERSON Postmedia News
When considering the best place to enjoy Saskatchewan’s hot summer months, the Queen City is hard to beat and 2011 is no exception. This year, Regina will once again host a vast variety of events, festivals and attractions sure to please the preferences of every passing traveller, anticipated guest or curious resident. “People come to Regina for experience and we’ve got such a nice variety of experiences in Regina for people to be part of,” said Larry Hiles, president and CEO of the Regina Regional Opportunities Commission (RROC). Regina’s summer calendar is jam-packed with annual events that encompass everything from arts fairs to agricultural showcases. Many of these, such as the Cathedral Village Arts Festival in May, the Western Canada Farm
Progress Show in June, and the Queen City Ex in August, have garnered widespread reputations as must-see events, drawing thousands of visitors to the city each year. Mosaic, a multicultural festival held June 2 to 4, is another summer favourite and one of the best cultural fanfares in the province. “Over 25 cultural associations will be putting up their booths again in a celebration of the multicultural community that we’ve got here,” said Hiles. “That’s becoming more and more important because we are seeing a rapidly growing population in Regina and most of that growth is coming from immigration from other countries.” Concerts and live music events are also a frequent phenomenon in Regina during the summer months, with several big names set to perform in the city this year including Katy Perry, Elton John, Keith Urban and Kid Rock. KD Lang will headline the 2011 Regina Folk
Festival, held Aug. 5 to 7, while an incredible line up featuring Johnny Reid, Rascal Flatts, Sugarland and Lonestar is sure to pack the grounds at the nearby Craven Country Jamboree in mid-July. Hiles expects Regina will continue to grow its status as an attractive entertainment venue. “This started a few years ago when the economic climate in the U.S. started to get tight. A lot of the names we would never see here all of a sudden started to look for new markets. Saskatchewan became one of those that actually became quite vibrant for them,” he said. The Regina Symphony Orchestra will hold its annual openair “Symphony Under the Sky” concert in Wascana Park. The park will also serve as the site of one of Regina’s hottest music festivals the SaskTel Summer Invasion. Held July 8-10, this event combines live music with extreme sports such as wakeboarding, skateboarding and freestyle motocross, to create one
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Extreme sports like freestyle motocross, wakeboarding and skateboarding will amplify the fun of the SaskTel Summer Invasion. tions, Regina boasts a number of other tourist gems, including several art galleries, specialty shops and museums. Plus, Regina’s central location within a one-hour drive of six different lakes makes it ideal for visitors and residents who want to spend a hot summer day swimming, fishing or playing at the beach, or for area campers who want to enjoy an afternoon in the city. “It’s a busy summer and there’s quite a variety to it. Nobody is going to be attracted to every one of those things,
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July 1 Music at the Cannery presents Little Mountain Band Come out and hear the 30 piece British brass band play at 6:30 pm in front of the Gulf of Georgia Cannery. Admission by donation. Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: 12138 Fourth Ave. Website: www.gulfofgeorgiacannery.com Phone: 604-664-9009 July 1 Steveston Salmon Festival Canada Day Parade featuring over 100 entries including floats, marching bands, celebrities, community groups, vintage vehicles and much more. Don’t forget the annual Salmon BBQ! Location: Steveston Community Society, 4111 Moncton St. Website: www.stevestonsalmonfest.ca Phone: 604-718-8094 Until Aug. 27 Fibred Optics, contemporary textiles Fibred Optics features four artists whose work incorporates natural and synthetic fibres, old and new technologies and
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He’s acted on Broadway, had a reoccurring role on the hit television soap opera, Ryan’s Hope, hosted his own television show on CBC’s Ed Evanko Show and recorded albums for Capitol, RCA and Destiny Records. However, Father Edward Danylo Evanko’s biggest role yet, he said, is as a priest at Richmond’s Ukrainian Byzantine Catholic Church of The Holy Dormition of the Mother of God. How does a seasoned actor of four decades go from the bright lights of New York City to heading a small church in Richmond? The News sat down with the charismatic and young looking 73-year-old Evanko to hear his story. “I never thought to myself, ‘I want to be a priest’ … it really is a calling,” said Evanko. His path to religious life began in 1997. Every Sunday, Evanko attended mass at downtown Vancouver’s Holy Rosary Cathedral. “Over a few months, I kept sitting closer and closer to the front pews,” he said. “One Sunday I was sitting right behind Gary Lauk, a lawyer and former NDP MLA (Vancouver Centre). “He turned to me one day and said ‘Should I know you? … You can really sing’.” Evanko went on to say Lauk then asked him to take his spot as a lector, to read the scriptures during Sunday mass. “For two and a half years I did this and then one day I’m at Gary’s for Easter brunch,” Evanko said. “I was chatting with the associate pastor of Holy Rosary and Archbishop Adam Exner. They asked me about my life story.” Then out of the blue they asked the lifelong bachelor if he had ever considered the priesthood. “They told me you need only say the word and you could be in Rome by this fall,” he said. “I couldn’t believe it and I started to cry … the weight of it hit me. “Yet, at that moment I knew and I had no control … you are called to be a priest.” That fall, Evanko left for Italy. He completed his four-year academic and spiritual formation — which is theology studies at a seminary where men go to train to become priests — at the Pontificio Collegio Beda in Rome. He went on to further his divinity studies at universities in both the United States and Canada. He received his master of theology degree in 2005 at age 66. Evanko was ordained a Catholic priest that same year. He served at the Archeparchy of Winnipeg for two and a half years before returning to B.C. in 2008 to head his Richmond congregation. “To go through formation is emotionally and intel-
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Father Edward Danyo Evanko trained to be an actor before he felt a calling to become a priest. lectually strenuous, but incredibly rewarding and rich,” he said. When asked what his struggles are, if any, Evanko paused and said: “As a priest, there are many challenges but many, many more rewards. It’s hard to say any one thing that is difficult, but there are enormous rewards, such as being entrusted with people’s lives. “You learn from them as much as you learn from almost any theology book or textbook.” His duties are many, including daily liturgies, giving sacraments for the ill and dying, administering reconciliation (confession), and marrying couples and baptizing children. There was nothing in his childhood to point to his path into the priesthood, he said, other than being brought up Catholic.
“I sometimes didn’t agree with the church’s teachings but I never lost my faith in God,” Evanko said. Born in Winnipeg to Ukrainian immigrants, Evanko grew up attending a Ukrainian Orthodox Catholic church with his parents and two sisters. “I was raised Catholic, but not strict Catholic,” he said. “I was an altar boy and sang on the choir but I wouldn’t say I was overly religious.” His mother died when he was 11 and four years later his father remarried a devout Catholic. Evanko’s first inkling that the stage was beckoning him was in junior high. “I was a one-armed toy soldier and I sang and acted … I guess I had a natural talent for it,” said Evanko. At 17, he went to the University of Alberta, where he see Evanko page 26
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IslandLife Evanko: Spent 22 years acting in NYC Continued from page 25 At 17, he went to the University of Alberta, where he received his bachelor of arts. “Winnipeg was a great town to get into the arts, because in those days you could live in a small town and do a show that aired across the country … you can’t do that anymore,” he said. “After university, I appeared on stage for the summer Rainbow Stage Theatre and on CBC television.” Soon, the aspiring actor headed for London, England. “England was the Mecca for theatre and so, at 21, I went over, ready for an adventure,” he said. Evanko was accept-
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Jeremy Irons, Naomie Harris and the late Pete Postlethwaite). Evanko spent four years in England, honing his acting skills and appearing with the Stratford Festival, the English Opera, the Welsh National Opera and the BBC Singers. Then came time for a bite out of the Big Apple. His Broadway debut
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Minoru Place Activity Centre • 7660 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC V6Y 1R9 • 604-238-8450 • Fax: 604-718-8462 www.richmond.ca • e-mail: seniors@richmond.ca Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 8:30am-9:00pm • Saturday 8:45am-4:00pm • Sunday 12:00-4:00pm WE WILL BE CLOSED July 1 and August 1, 2011
MINORU PLACE ACTIVITY CENTRE FACILITY PASSES
2011 memberships are available now. The annual fee covers participation in fabulous activities in one of the Lower Mainland’s most active 55+ years centres. Bingo, Dancing, Singing, Bike Club, Spanish Club, Wii Lounge, Cribbage and other card games are just a few of the interesting and fun activities offered. Membership is open to anyone 55+ years wanting to be a part of a very friendly community. Parking is available behind the Centre at a cost of $10 per calendar year with many handicapped spaces available. Annual Pass - $22.40 Woodworking Pass - $22.40 Woodcarving Pass - $22.40 Billiards Pass - $28.00 Computer Pass - Free
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Minoru Place Activity Centre Engaging Seniors To Age Well
Minoru Place Activity Centre members and staff would like to extend a warm welcome to Debbie Choy-Hertha, the City of Richmond’s new Wellness Coordinator. Debbie is based out of Minoru and will continue work on wellness related initiatives. Please say hello and introduce yourself to Debbie the next time you’re at Minoru Place.
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SUMMER PROGRAMS Summer registration is underway!
2010/2011 MINORU SENIORS SOCIETY BOARD
President: Shirley Parker 1st Vice-President: Maggie Levine 2nd Vice-President: Eleanore Mitchell Treasurer: Bill Sorenson Secretary: Vacant
For a full list of programs, view www.richmond.ca/guide or pick up a copy of the Richmond Parks, Recreation & Culture Guide.
Register one of three ways:
• online at www.richmond.ca/register • in person at the Minoru Place Activity Centre front desk • by phone at 604-276-4300.
Directors: Olga Friedman Kathleen Holmes Evelyn Thom Sandra Mooney William Reyes Wong
Wow! This year Seniors Week offered an amazing assortment of activities to older adults in Richmond. From the opening proclamation by Mayor Brodie at South Arm Community Centre on Monday, June 6, to the closing ceremony at Cambie Community Centre’s East Richmond Hall on Friday, June 10 — it was truly a week of “Back to Nature”. Thanks must go to all of the community centre organizers and our own Minoru Place Activity Centre for the innovative offerings that included: the outdoor fitness circuit event, the Terra Nova Garden tour and bread baking and the indoor digital photography session. Much thought (and great food!) went into making everything interesting and enjoyable. Also, providing optional transportation to each venue made moving between locations much easier for participants. Watch for details about 2012 Seniors Week next April.
General Interest Programs BALLROOM DANCE - BEGINNER This dance class is taught by a member of the Imperial Society for Teacher of Dance, Ballroom and Latin America Branch, welcomes singles and pairs. July 9-August 27 Sat 1:30-2:30pm $36/8 sess. 124254 GREENHOUSE SOCIAL CLUB This multi-generational program, for those 1318 years and 55+ years, involves growing food to be donated to the Food Bank. Garden beds at Terra Nova are raised and accessible. The work involved includes seeding, transplanting and harvesting. Free transportation provided for youth and seniors. Bus pickup available from Minoru Place Activity Centre and City Centre, West Richmond and Thompson Community Centres. For more information call 604-2388450. Registration required. July 4 Mon 12:00-2:00pm Free
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August 3-17 Wed 9:30-11:30am $45/3 sess. 127253 STAINED GLASS MAKING Instructor Lenny Smith guides students through the process of using a copper foil technique to create beautiful pieces of stained glass. Purchasing of some materials is required. July 11-August 15 Mon 1:00-4:00pm $102.80/6 sess. 131851
Fitness NORDIC POLE WALKING Learn how to turn walking into a total body exercise. This activity provides
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Located at the corner of Minoru Boulevard and Granville Avenue, and across the plaza from the Brighouse Library and Richmond Cultural Centre, the Minoru Place Activity Centre offers an inviting, active and friendly environment for those 55 years and better. This one level, fully accessible facility is set in beautiful Minoru Park and is near many other City facilities in the area. Minoru Place has a number of multipurpose rooms, a large hall with a stage, a billiards room, cafeteria, computer room and excellent woodworking shop.
Activities include registered programs, out trips, special events and support groups. Plus, with an annual Facility Pass ($22.40) you can choose to join any of the 40 clubs and user groups. Complimentary honorary memberships are available to those 90+ years of age. Spouses of members are welcome and encouraged to join in the fun at the Activity Centre even if under the age of 55. Come and experience the benefits of recreation!
More Information:
• Pick up a copy of the Minoru Place Newsletter from the Minoru Place front desk, which highlights special events programs, upcoming trips and the latest news • Drop by or call us at 604-238-8450 • visit www.richmond.ca
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aerobic and muscular conditioning using poles and tubing for some strength intervals. July 4-August 29 Mon 11:30am-12:30pm $26.65/8 sess. 124861 TAI CHI - ADAPTED Basic Tai Chi movements are taught in this Yang style class. Participants with a disability, along with wheelchair users and those needing extra assistance, are encouraged to attend this class. July 6-August 31 Wed
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HEALTHY OPTIONS FOR OLDER ADULTS Have your blood pressure checked by retired volunteer nurses, discuss medication concerns with a pharmacist and seek information on programs, services and support available to seniors in the community. Holistic health appointments, manicures and pedicures are available for a minimum donation. Call 604-238-8460 for an appointment. 3rd Wednesday of every month 9:30-11:30am Free HEARING CLINIC To have your hearing tested, call 604-238-8450 to make an appointment. Clinics are offered the third Thursday of every month. July 21 Thu 10:00am-12:00pm Free
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This tour stops at various Richmond community gardens including the Terra Nova Fruit Tree Sharing Project and informs and educates participants about sustainable food practices and gardening opportunities. Price includes transportation and tour. July 12 Tue 1:00-4:30pm $12/1 sess. 139151 BUNTZEN LAKE HIKE TRIP Hike the wooded trails around this beautiful lake with a break for a picnic lunch. This gorgeous route is approximately 8km long. Proper footwear is essential. Bring full water bottle and bag lunch. Price includes transportation. July 24 Tue 10:00am-4:00pm $14.50/1 sess. 139152 WALDORF HOTEL RESTAURANT TRIP This funky hotel dining room is alive with history and offers an eclectic mix of art, wine and Mexican specialities. Come enjoy the vibe and the delicious food. $-$$. Price includes
transportation. July 26 Tue 5:00-9:00pm $14.50/1 sess. 139153 SAILING ADVENTURE TRIP Learn to sail during this introductory course with certified instructors explaining and demonstrating techniques, points of sail, steering and balance. Then it’s off to the ocean to experience the thrill of sailing! Pack a lunch for the trip home. Price includes transportation, three hours of instruction and equipment rental. July 30 Sat 9:00am-2:00pm $86.50/1 sess. 123705
Special Events ANNUAL PICNIC LUNCH Enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch under the trees in Minoru Park with live entertainment, prizes and much more. This annual event always sells out, so book early to avoid disappointment. July 20 Wed 11:30am-1:30pm $8/1 sess. 124757
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DANCE IN THE PLAZA Outdoor dancing in the plaza is a popular aspect of the European culture. Spend a summer evening dancing and learning some new Tango steps in Minoru Plaza with Gabriela Rojo the owner of BC Tango Dance Academy. July 12 Tues 7:00pm-8:00pm Free OLD FASHIONED GARDEN PARTY Celebrate Minoru’s 25th anniversary in style at this year’s Garden Party. Travel down memory lane as the centre’s silver anniversary is celebrated in the plaza. Musicians, entertainers, dancing, refreshments and much more. Wear a creative hat in the silver anniversary theme and compete for great prizes. August 24 Wed
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Volunteers Needed Volunteer Drivers for Community Leisure Transportation NEEDED - Help make recreational programs accessible to seniors, people with disabilities and other groups. This position requires someone who enjoys meeting people, is at least 19 years old and posesses a Class 1, 2, or unrestricted Class 4 Drivers Licence. Minimum 2 hours per month. For more information contact Erika Goroztieta, the Community Leisure Transportation Coordinator at 604-238-8456 or egoroztieta@richmond.ca. Cafeteria Volunteers NEEDED – Help set-up, serve meals or work as a cashier. This is a great position for people who enjoy a brisk pace and socializing with others. Minimum 2 to 3 hours per month. For more information, contact Kelly Brunner, Recreation Leader and Volunteer Coordinator
Newsletter Committee Member NEEDED – Do you enjoy writing and editing? Would you like to be more active at Minoru Place? Want to meet new people? The Minoru Newsletter Committee is seeking new members to meet once per month to contribute articles for inclusion in the newsletter. If this sounds like the opportunity for you, contact Kelly Brunner, Recreation Leader and Volunteer Coordinator at 604-238-8455 or kbrunner@richmond.ca.
Summer Cafeteria and Catering Services Come meet a friend for lunch in our cheerful dining room or enjoy a cup of coffee and a sweet in our lounge. Enjoy the pleasure of delicious and nutritious full course daily lunches or Friday night dinners. Minoru Senior Society members may purchase lunch for $5 and nonmembers $6.
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Be Part of the Action Whether you are a current participant or are exploring ways to get involved, we offer a wide variety of clubs and groups, registered classes and drop-in activities tailored to your specific needs and interests. Club and Groups, which are free with your annual membership include: Arts - Dance, Music & Performing • Ballroom Dance • Happy Chorus • Peking Opera Arts – Visual • Artists Workshop • Chinese Calligraphy • Kingsland Calligraphy • Photography Club • Woodcarving Computers • Computer Chat Group General Interest • Billiards/Snooker • Bingo • Bridge – Contract, Duplicate and Partnership • Busy Fingers • Canasta • Caregivers Support Group • Chinese Seniors Circle • Crib • Diabetic Support Group • Discussion Group • Euchre • Glee Club • Hearing Clinic • Information and Referral Services • Mah Jong • Minoru Amateur Writers • Movie Matinee • Musical Interludes • Parkinson’s Support Group • Platinum Players • Poker • Scrabble Club • Spanish Language Group • Whist • Wii Lounge • Woodworking Sport • Bicycle Club • Carpet Bowling
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IT STILL APPLIES – GET IT IN WRITING! Julie Thomas first met Chris Florkow in Peachland, in 1993. She was single and had three children. Mr. Florkow was married and had two children. Two of their children enrolled at the famous Shawnigan Lake school in 1999 and so both families moved to Vancouver Island. Three years later Mr. Florkow and his wife separated. Some months later, he purchased a property. Ms. Thomas moved in with one of her children to live upstairs. But it wasn’t that simple. As time passed, the issue began to surface as to who actually purchased the property, and what interest did they each own? Last week, reasons for judgment were released (Thomas v. Florkow). Here goes. Facts This was the difficult part of the case. Each party had their own version, and the Court struggled in its effort to determine which party’s story made the most sense. Neither party was wholly accurate in their stories of the events. What seemed to happen is this. When the house was purchased, Ms. Thomas moved in and paid Mr. Florkow $650 per month, and provided some child care for Mr. Florkow. She said it was half the mortgage payment that she paid. He said it was rent. Meanwhile, Mr. Florkow purchased some furniture for the upstairs because Ms. Thomas had very little. It’s unclear whether Ms. Thomas was supposed to pay him for it. Mr. Florkow also renovated the part of the house in which he lived with his daughter. The upstairs downstairs arrangement worked well for about three years. Ms. Thomas, in 2005, made an attempt to put into writing the living arrangement she had with Mr. Florkow. She gave him a letter with a form of agreement attached. Mr. Florkow was asked to consider it and make any changes he thought were appropriate. Instead, he told Ms. Thomas that he wanted to just “leave things as they are”. No agreement was concluded. Ms. Thomas around that time entered a relationship. The person, Mr.Van Weirin eventually moved in. They did some renovations to the upstairs. They paid for those renovations although seemingly there were no discussions or arrangements as to whether Mr. Florkow would pay them back, or how the renovations would be treated by the parties. Ms. Thomas, in 2007, again tried to make a written agreement with Mr. Florkow. She gave him another letter. He did not reply. Their friendship faded. Then, in 2009 Mr. Florkow lost his job. He wanted to move upstairs. He told Ms. Thomas he wanted to exchange suites with her. He then spoke of selling the house. His version of what Ms. Thomas should get from a sale was quite different from hers. Shortly after, in 2009, he gave her an eviction notice. She obtained legal advice, moved out in October, 2009 and then sued him. Court’s decision The Court seemed to have an easier time with the legal analysis than with the factual analysis. The Court confirmed that no written agreement was ever concluded. However, the letters Ms. Thomas wrote were telling. They revealed an effort to summarize the parties’ past behavior, which was indicative of something like an agreement among “owners”. Title was registered in the name of Mr. Florkow, and so Ms. Thomas sought a declaration that he held a portion of his interest in constructive trust for Ms. Thomas. A constructive trust can be imposed by a Court in two situations. The first is where it would be in “good conscience” to do so. Thus, a Court can impose a constructive trust where it takes the view that it has to condemn a wrongful act or hold persons to high standards of trust and prevent them from retaining property which in“good conscience” they should not retain. But this did not apply here because Mr. Florkow did not commit any “wrongful” act. Good conscience was not a reason for him to lose the property or part of it. The second situation justifying the imposition of a constructive trust is as a remedy for an unjust enrichment. Mr. Florkow was in the Court’s view unjustly enriched at Ms. Thomas’ expense. He clearly benefitted from Ms. Thomas’ presence in the house. She looked after his daughter, she paid for renovations she did in the house, and as a result, she was legally “deprived”. The Court imposed a constructive trust on Mr. Florkow and granted Ms. Thomas a one-quarter interest in the house. Conclusions This case illustrates the significance of a written agreement. Mr. Florkow likely spent a significant amount on the litigation, and he would have benefitted from a written agreement. The certainty would have likely allowed the parties to avoid litigation. Second, this was a textbook case of constructive trust. The law clearly now recognizes ongoing contributions persons make to the maintenance of a property and/or the contributions they make towards the mortgage obligation. The evidence established that Ms. Thomas contributed part of the mortgage payment; she didn’t just pay a rent to Mr. Flowkow. 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Richmond rowing trio taste victory at school nationals Colin Schaap, Cameron Howie and Calin Manea help St. George’s repeat in prestigous senior men’s eight event
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Quinton Bradley is congratulated by teammate Tyler Nett after his second period goal in the Richmond Roadrunners 11-4 home floor win over the Victoria Shamrocks last Sunday in B.C. Intermediate “A” Lacrosse League action at Minoru Arena. The 10-2 Roadrunners will look to continue their strong play when they host Burnaby next Wednesday at 8 p.m.
Richmond rugby players named to B.C. team for Western Canada Games
Two members of the Richmond Rugby Club have been named to Team B.C. for the upcoming Western Canada Summer Games in Kamloops. After an intensive selection process, consisting of trial camps and training sessions across the province, head coach of the British Columbia Elite Youth Sevens program Shane Thompson announced RFC players Harjun Gill and Tomasi Vataiki were part of his 10-member roster headed to the Games in August. Vataiki and Gill are standouts in 15-aside rugby, having recently captured the 2011 Lower Mainland club championship with Richmond. Vataiki is also a key member of the rugby program at McRoberts secondary, while Gill attends St. George’s School in Vancouver. With the recent inclusion of rugby sevens into the Olympic Games, hundreds of athletes born in 1995 or 1996 (U16) flocked to Thompson’s sessions to try their hand at the fast paced, abbreviated version of rugby. Selecting just 10 players for this tournament was an extremely difficult task, Thompson said, after seeing so many young athletes excelling in one of the world’s fastest grow-
ing sports. “Selection to this roster was based on a number of criteria such as fitness, speed, on-field ability, potential, and the ability to play multiple positions,” Thompson said. “The players I’ve chosen performed well on several occasions and it’s amazing how quickly they are picking up sevens with limited exposure to the game. The 10 selected are all top players and the challenge ahead is to see how they gel as a team.” The Games will provide an opportunity for these top age-class players to test their athletic talent against the best in the west. The multi-sport event is set to feature over 2,300 athletes, coaches, managers and team staff. “The Games will be a great opportunity for these players to participate in a multisport environment,” Thompson added. “Rugby sevens tournaments are often multiday events and this competition will serve as great preparation for the guys that could go on to compete in the PanAm Games, Commonwealth Games and hopefully one day, the Olympic Games.” The rugby competition runs from Aug. 10-14.
Whitecaps Ladies at Minoru July 1 The Vancouver Whitecaps Ladies F.C. will take on the Victoria Highlanders on Canada Day at Minoru Park. Other entertainment and activities have been planned for the evening with kickoff slated for 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 at the door but can be purchased in advance for $10 through the Richmond Girls Soccer (www.richmondgirlssoccer.com) and Richmond Youth
Soccer (richmondsoccer.com) websites. As a bonus, admission will include an earlier game which will feature the Whitecaps Men’s Residency team against Victoria at 3:30 p.m. The Residency team features three players who grew up through the Richmond Youth Soccer system — Caleb Clarke, Carlos Marquez and Declan Rodriguez.
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Aries March 21 - April 19: The weeks ahead feature property, family, security, gardening, retirement, and the establishment or strengthening of foundations (concrete and emotional/spiritual). You’ll say goodbye to some people or situations, and greet new ones. Snip off wilted vines. Chase money Monday/ Tuesday, but pay attention to major developments: 1) the change in your life and goals causes a change in your home and foundations; 2) this “home change” must face and deal with a change in status or career. Both are long-term, fill the decade ahead – many heartfelt wishes will come true before 2018! Taurus April 20-May 20: Short trips, paperwork, errands, calls, news and casual acquaintances fill the weeks ahead. It’s a busy but not important time. A new project could arise in these areas Thursday onward. Your energy and charisma hit a beautiful peak Sunday/Monday – both days feature a critical development, one which will mold your character going forward. Not in a “war” or conflict way, but in a wisdom way. Chase money Tuesday/Wednesday – but reasonably. Information comes Thursday to Saturday – avoid taking risks in property, legal, and employment zones. Avoid gossip all week; think first. Gemini May 21-June 20: Chase money, seek new clients, buy/sell, and deal with all money matters for the few weeks ahead. Your overall financial, investment, net worth situation is changing – has been changing since 2008, and will continue to do so until 2023. This can be a good thing or a bad thing. Hints of this (and perhaps of tension between your social needs and your money desires) appear Sunday/Monday. Now through August 2012, don’t make the wrong financial decision based on anger, selfishness, over-independence, or a “fed up” feeling. Your energy, charisma surge mid-week – start good things!
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Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: Relationships are paramount during this irritating week. Be diplomatic. Bosses and VIPs seem un-amused, and practical matters run into soft, subtle but strong impediments. Opportunities will come, but the good ones arrive after July 2, not before. Sunday/Monday are romantic – you could meet someone who finds you mysteriously attractive. This could grow to “deep heights.” Tackle chores Tuesday/Wednesday, but don’t take on so much it will interfere with other activities. You’re meant to find love and pleasure this year: to deny it would be a loss. Go slow Thursday to Saturday. Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: The month ahead holds chores, health and nutrition concerns, and nudges you to attend to kids and pets. It’s a good time to seek employment – after this week. Though Sunday/ Monday might contain stress (Sunday) and a feeling of alienation (Monday) these days also highlight home, recuperation, Gaia, property – all imbued with good/ great fortune over the months ahead. A nice romantic breeze is wafting its way through your life June/July, and you should feel its light touch Tuesday/Wednesday. Handle chores, but avoid romance, machinery purchases, dull people, Thursday-Saturday. Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: The accent lies on romance, pleasure, beauty, creative surges, speculation, risks and self-expression, now through late July (and especially this Thursday-Saturday). This week’s a little dicey, though, filled with practical barriers, so a bit of waiting or hesitation isn’t unwise. Sunday/Monday indelibly link your romantic and social sides, or cause a tug-o-war between the two. A friend might become a lover (or hints thereof) – or you might have to choose between the two. Domestic matters flow smoothly Tuesday/Wednesday, but might not be beneficial long-term. Talk aids career. timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014
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Chilliwack
Vancouver East Side
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6065
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6505
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If you like how it looks ... you’ll love what it has to offer. The Nissan Juke is a blend of sporty car and SUV utility in a compact, highly fuel-efficient and affordable package. The Juke is already a hit with consumers, as more than 50,000 were sold around the world within four months of its launch last year. Yes, its styling tends to have a polarizing effect on potential buyers. Yet even if it’s not to your liking, you still have to credit Nissan for daring to be different. And the differences go beyond aesthetics, as the Juke comes with one of the most advanced powertrains you can buy for less than $25,000. Beneath its bold design, Juke packs a hot little turbocharged, direct injection engine. Two other interesting new technologies offered in the Juke are a torque vectoring all-wheel-drive (AWD) system and a twin use I-Con display system, which comes with the higher SL trim level. Small but powerful, the one and only engine is a turbocharged 1.6-litre direct fuel-injection (with intercooler), 16-valve, four-cylinder that’s rated at 188 horsepower and 177 lbs.-ft of torque. A new member of the exclusive “over 100 hp/litre” club, this engine offers both excellent performance and fuel economy. Driving in a straight line on a dry level road, an allwheel-drive version of the Juke sends all power (or torque) to the front wheels to achieve best fuel economy. Depending on road conditions, it can automatically split torque up to 50:50 between the front and rear wheels, like other AWD systems. On top of that, the Juke with AWD also has a new torque vectoring feature on its rear axle that allows it to split torque from side-to-side across the rear axle. The primary value of this feature is more assured and better cornering, especially on a slippery or slick road surface. It corrects tire slip and gives the steering a more positive cornering feel. Located in the centre stack of the dash of a Juke SL is the new “I-CON system” (for Intelligent Control System). It’s a clever dual-function module that can change its look, colour and task, and simultaneously handle both the climate control system and an array of driving modes. In “Climate” mode the display shows the interior temperature settings and surrounding switches allow air flow preferences. Press “D-Mode” and the display shows engine-and drive-related dials and information, and the buttons change colour and function to allow three driving modes, Normal, Sport and Eco. The very well-equipped base Juke is just $19,998. It comes with 17-inch alloy wheels, full power with keyless entry, air conditioning, four-wheel disc brakes, a stability control system, steering wheel audio controls, heated side mirrors, a Bluetooth hands-free phone connection, a security system, audio and iPod interface and a CD player. Our test Juke SL ($23,548) was a front-drive version and came with the standard six-speed manual transmission. It can also be ordered with the CVT automatic, a $2,300 option. The AWD system adds another $1,800 and it only comes with the CVT transmission. According to Nissan the Juke is not an SUV or a see Safety page 41
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! Selling Price is $25,593 for a new 2011 Altima 2.5 S (T4RG51 AA00), manual transmission/$20,115 for a new 2011 Sentra 2.0 CVT, Value Option Package (C4LG11 BN00), CVT transmission/$15,945 for a new 2011 Versa Hatch 1.8 S (B5BG51 AE00), manual transmission/$33,343 for a new 2011 Frontier 4.0 SV 4x4 (4KSG71 AA00), automatic transmission. Freight and PDE ($1,595/$1,467/$1,397/$1,595) are included. License, registration, insurance, duties and applicable taxes (including excise tax and fuel conservation tax) are extra. Finance offers are available on approved credit through Nissan Canada Finance for a limited time, may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers. Retailers are free to set individual prices. "The Nissan Employee Pricing Event is only in effect between June 1st and June 30th and refers to A-Plan pricing ordinarily available to Nissan employees and excludes any negotiated bonuses or other special Incentives that employees may receive from time to time. Employee Pricing discount varies by model and is only available on the purchase of new 2011 Versa Hatchback, Sentra, Altima Sedan (excluding Hybrid), Xterra, Frontier and Titan. The vehicle must be sold during the event period. Employee discounts are deducted from the selling price and can be combined with other lease/finance offers. Offer may change without notice. Retailer may sell for less. Visit Nissan.ca for full details. ^$20,139 Cash Purchase (You Pay) Price for a new 2011 Altima 2.5 S (T4RG51 AA00) manual transmission/$16,120 Cash Purchase (You Pay) Price for a new 2011 Sentra 2.0 CVT, Value Option Package (C4LG11 BN00), CVT transmission/$12,728 Cash Purchase (You Pay) Price for a new 2011 Versa Hatch 1.8 S (B5BG51 AA00), manual transmission/$26,483 Cash Purchase (You Pay) Price for a new 2011 Frontier 4.0 SV 4x4 (4KSG71 AA00), automatic transmission. Cash Purchase Discount ($5,454/$3,995/$3,217/$6,860) and freight and PDE charges ($1,595/$1,467/$1,397/$1,595) are included in Cash Purchase Prices. License, registration, insurance and applicable taxes (including excise tax and fuel conservation tax, if applicable) are extra. Finance offers are available on approved credit through Nissan Canada Finance for a limited time, may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers. Retailers are free to set individual prices. $Models shown $33,693 Selling Price for a new 2011 Altima 3.5 SR (T4SG11 AA00), CVT transmission/$23,198 Selling Price for a new 2011 Sentra 2.0 SL (C4TG11 AA00), CVT transmission/$18,945 Selling Price for a new 2011 Versa Hatch 1.8 SL (B5RG51 AA00), manual transmission. $31,943 Selling Price for a new 2011 Frontier SV 4x4 (4KSG51 AA00), manual transmission. Employee Pricing Discounts ($7,214/$4,929/$3,840/$6,587) freight and PDE charges ($1,595/$1,467/$1,397/$1,595) air-conditioning tax ($100) and certain fees where applicable. License, insurance, registration, and other applicable taxes (including excise taxes and fuel conservation tax, where applicable) are extra. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Offer is for a limited time, may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers. All prices are subject to change without notice. Retailer may sell for less. 1Ward’sAuto.com’s Lower small engine segment, January 2009. 2010 Versa vs. 2009 Competitors.
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Safety: Driver, passenger have additional airbags Continued from page 40 CUV ... it’s an S-CUV or Sport Cross Utility Vehicle. It’s manufactured at plants in Oppama, Japan and Sunderland in the U.K. I have actually visited the Oppama plant several times, and I’m always excited to see the Juke being made right inside the Nissan’s advanced factory.
The Looks
Short in length but tall in stature, Juke takes most of its styling cues from Nissan’s Qazana, an active lifestyle concept vehicle first shown at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show. Based on Nissan’s global B-platform, which also underpins the Cube, the Juke has a wide stance and short body overhangs front and back. The round headlights, below “crocodile eye” light combinations, are apparently rally car inspired. It has a sporty coupe look, from a side view, with “hidden” rear door handles. The “boomerang” shaped tail lights are another distinguishing feature, yet the back end also has a family resemblance to the bigger Nissan Murano.
monitoring system and an electronic stability control system called Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) are standard. Standard security includes an immobilizer system.
The Drive
The official fuel economy numbers for the Juke were calculated while driving in the “normal” performance mode. Switching to either the Eco or Sport modes, however, instantly changes the Juke’s driving personality. In “Eco” mode the engine is slower to respond to gas pedal inputs and you have to press your foot deeper to get a reaction. Leave a little earlier, drive more relaxed, take it easy
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Despite Juke’s compact exterior dimensions, there’s comfortable seating space for four/five adults on the inside. The rear seatback has a 60/40-split fold-down feature and it provides a reasonably flat extended cargo load floor. Juke’s distinctive motorcycle gas tank-inspired centre console is another interesting design highlight. Painted in a high-gloss finish, it comes in two colours (red or grey) to match the three interior upholstery colours offered.
and save some gas. Selecting “Sport”, makes the engine jump into action quicker when you touch the gas pedal and it stiffens the steering for a more positive feel. It’s not the slickest six-speed manual transmission I’ve had the opportunity to drive, but it’s still a good one. The clutch action is light, the shift lever is nicely positioned within easy reach and I liked having the reverse gear on the left side of the selector gate. Even though Juke has a short wheelbase and a suspension that’s on the firm side, the ride was surprisingly comfortable. Not a first choice for long drive comfort, but still better than most in this price bracket. see Juke page 42
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24,677*
$
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1,000
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17,883*
$
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18,957
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30,253
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$33,540 $2287 $1000
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PURCHASE FINANCING
LOADED AUTO #0410
$
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$
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2011 CHEVROLET MALIBU LS
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0
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2011 CHEVROLET AVEO
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1,000
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12100 Featherstone Way, Richmond
A44 June 24, 2011 The Richmond News
COLUMBIA CHRYSLER
Sale ends July 10 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser
2010 Ford Focus
2009 Dodge Grand Caravan
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan
2010 Chrysler 300
Now $12,184
Now $18,169
Now $19,314
Now $21,512
Now $18,868
Was $16,995
Was $23,995
stock# PE1394
Was $22,995
stock# PE1409
Was $26,995
stock# R409841A
Was $26,995
stock# PC1399
stock# PC1376
COLUMBIA CHRYSLER
2010 VW Passat
Was $32,995
Now $28,058
PAYS THE HST! 2007 Chrysler Aspen
2007 Ford F-150
Now $23,093
Now $23,970
Was $32,995
stock# PA1415
stock# PE1404
2010 Mitsubishi Outlander
2010 Chrysler Town & Country
Now $24,715
Now $27,924
Was $32,995
stock# PA1412
Was $29,995
Was $34,995
Now $25,457
stock# PA1414
stock# PA1401
2010 Chrysler 300C
2008 Ford F-250
Now $28,317
Now $28,777
Was $32,995
Was $34,995
2010 Mitsubishi Outlander
stock# PC1400
Was $36,995
stock# PC1377
stock# PA1415
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