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24 PAGES Martin van den Hemel photo Brighouse principal Adam Heeney is looking forward to moving into the new $16 million school this spring.

New Brighouse school to open this spring Geothermal heating and cooling system, triple-glazed windows, in-floor heating by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter An undulating wood ceiling seemingly inspired by the Richmond Olympic Oval serves as the unique signature to the cathedral-like hallway at the new Samuel Brighouse Elementary School. The Richmond Review received an exclusive tour of the $16-million structure on Thursday, less than three months shy of its slated spring opening.

As dozens of construction workers buzzed nearby, Brighouse principal Adam Heeney said the state-of-theart school will feature a geothermal heating and cooling system, tripleglazed windows, an energy-collecting south-facing solar array, and in-ﬂoor heating to keep students cozy yearround. The wavy ceiling is said to promote the ﬂow of air in the building and to keep a constant temperatures throughout the year. While the new school looks a little

institutional and plain when viewed from the north, its southern and western facades are real eye-pleasers and distinguish it from any other school. The school will be able to accommodate a little over 500 students, most in a single row of second-floor classrooms that have a great view of the sports fields and distant North Shore mountains—thanks to wall-to-wall windows and vaulted ceilings. Kindergarten classes as well as space available for a daycare are located on the first floor, along with administration offices, a library and computer lab. Heeney said current plans call for the students from the old school to be relocated to the new digs during

the two-week spring break. Heeney said his students have been incredibly patient during the construction process, putting up with the incessant chattering of construction machinery. Some classes were left without access to any natural outside light as the new school stands just inches away from the west face of the old one, towering high above it. Brighouse is inviting former students, parents and staff to the school for an open house on Thursday, Feb. 17 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. “The purpose of our open house is to say goodbye to our current school building as we get ready to move into our new school in early April,” Heeney said. “Come join us for an informal

trip down memory lane as we share memories created since the opening of our school over 45 years ago.” Plans call for the school’s existing gymnasium to remain in place, though it will get upgrades. A new neighbourhood learning centre is also planned for the west side of the gym. It will deliver a wide range of social and community services to the familydominated neighbourhood, including language classes which should serve well. Heeney said most of the school’s 300-plus students don’t speak English at home. The goal is to achieve gold LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) standards.

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Real estate millionaires double in Richmond Property markets across region recovering well from the recession, says real estate expert by Jeff Nagel Black Press Forget the lottery. The Lower Mainland’s rebounding housing market has just minted 3,104 new real estate millionaires in Richmond. That’s how many homes in the city ticked over into seven-ﬁgure assessments when new valuations were released this week. The number of million-dollar homes doubled in Richmond to 5,433, from 2,329 a year ago. Burnaby saw a similar increase. Roughly 8,000 million-plus homes were also added in Vancouver, 2,553 In North Vancouver, and 2,000 in West Vancouver. Across the Lower Mainland there was a 40-per-cent increase to 75,539 in the number of homes worth $1 million and up compared to 53,889 a year ago. The numbers were crunched by Landcor Data Corp. and president Rudy Nielsen said he’s not surprised by the gains. Property markets here are recovering well from the recession, he says, thanks to B.C.’s healthy economy, strategic position and desirable at-

tributes, including plenty of fresh water. “Get on your hands and knees and kiss the ground for the fact you live in British Columbia,” Nielsen said. “We’ve got a great place and people

“Get on your hands and knees and kiss the ground for the fact you live in British Columbia.” - Rudy Nielsen have to really appreciate it.” Others are as well—one major reason why prices are on the rise again. Nielsen said vacationers from Alberta are snapping up summer and winter getaway spots in B.C. and buyers from China worried about possible volatility in markets overseas are opting to invest in condos and houses here. “In South Surrey there’s a lot of Chinese people moving in and they pay cash for their houses,” Nielsen said. “They’re buying teardowns and

$1-million-plus homes in Richmond • 2007: 725 (2 over $5 million) • 2008: 1,727 (6 over $5 million) • 2009: 1,863 (5 over $5 million) • 2010: 2,329 (6 over $5 million) • 2011: 5,433 (11 over $5 million) Richmond has 5,433 $1-million-plus homes, including Ivy Manor, which boasts an assessed value of $9.2 million.

building new houses.” A big factor is the Lower Mainland’s constrained geography – mountains, the Agricultural Land Reserve and the U.S. border – that keeps it from sprawling indeﬁnitely like Calgary or Edmonton, he notes. The most expensive home in Richmond is Ivy Manor, a 22,000-square-

foot mansion in South Richmond once owned by Milan and Maureen Ilich. When it was put on the market in 2008, the home boasted a ﬁve-pin bowling alley, a tennis court, exercise room, six-car garage and elevator. Rising property values in the region mean the million-dollar milestone is becoming less meaningful.

School Registration for September 2011 Commencing January 17th, Kindergarten registrations for September 2011 will be accepted at all Richmond elementary schools. Children who will be five (5) years old on or before December 31, 2011 are eligible for entry into Kindergarten.

Information meetings for parents will be held as noted below: KINDERGARTEN PARENT INFORMATION EVENINGS:

Tuesday, January 11 @ 7:00 pm @ Kidd Elementary and Thompson Elementary KINDERGARTEN INFORMATION EVENING FOR PARENTS OF STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS:

Wednesday, January 26 @ 7:00 pm @ Cook Elementary • • • •

The Richmond school district offers parents the following program options for their children: English (K-7 entry at your neighbourhood school) Early French Immersion (K-1 entry at Anderson, Bridge, Dixon, Gilmore, Homma, Mitchell, Whiteside) Late French Immersion (Gr. 6 entry at Diefenbaker, McNeely and Whiteside) Montessori (K-4 entry at Garden City, McKinney, Steves) Beginning September 2011, all students eligible for Kindergarten will attend a Full Day program.

1) Student registration occurs at the neighbourhood school and registration forms must be completed in person by the parent / legal guardian. 2) If applying for Early / Late French Immersion or Montessori, the parent / legal guardian must also obtain from the neighbourhood school, at the time of registration, an Alternate Programs Application Form. This form must be dropped off in person at the Richmond School Board Offices (7811 Granville Avenue) between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:00 pm, January 17 - February 4, 2011. Access to the French Immersion and Montessori programs is through a district-wide draw, with sibling priority (siblings must be in the same program at the same school at the same time).

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EARLY FRENCH IMMERSION KINDERGARTEN PARENT INFORMATION EVENING:

Wednesday, January 12 @ 7:00 pm @ Anderson Elementary LATE FRENCH IMMERSION PARENT INFORMATION EVENING:

Thursday, January 13 @ 7:00 pm @ Whiteside Elementary MONTESSORI KINDERGARTEN PARENT INFORMATION EVENING:

Monday, January 10 @ 7:00 pm @ McKinney Elementary For further information, please consult the district website at www.sd38.bc.ca

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In the priciest neighbourhoods of the region, homes still in six-figures are starting to become a minority. “The $1-million figure six years ago was quite a feat, but not any more,” Nielsen said. The assessments reflect a snapshot of values as of last July 1. —with file from Matthew Hoekstra

IMPORTANT DATES TO NOTE • January 17: At 8:00 a.m., neighbourhood schools: a) begin accepting for the 2011/2012 school year English Kindergarten registrations b) distribute Alternate Program applications for Early/Late French Immersion and Montessori • January 24: schools begin receiving transfer applications at 8:00 a.m. • February 4: Deadline (4:00 p.m.) for application forms for Early/Late French Immersion and Montessori to be received at the School Board Office. • February 9: District wide draws take place for Early/Late Immersion and Montessori. • March 1: Deadline (4:00 p.m.) for parents to confirm acceptance of the placement assigned through the district-wide draw for Alternate Programs. • March 1: Deadline (4:00 p.m.) for parents to submit transfer applications to schools. • March 18: Letters mailed to parents advising them of the status of their child’s transfer application. • June 15: Deadline (4:00 p.m.) for parents to submit registrations at English neighbourhood schools for guaranteed school entry in September. Students registered after this time may have to be placed at a school other than their neighbourhood school. DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED AT TIME OF REGISTRATION AT NEIGHBOURHOOD SCHOOL • Proof of Canadian citizenship or Landed/Permanent Resident status for the parent/legal guardian AND child. • Original birth certificate for the child. • Proof of Richmond residence (purchase/rental agreement, mortgage document, tax notice). • Immunization record for the child for completion of health records Note: School entry boosters are required for Kindergarten. Contact Population Health Services for further information (604-233-3150).

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Inspirational teacher succumbs to cancer Matthew McNair’s Lorne Bodin, 50, died Wednesday night with family at his side by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter With his wife Jan and teenage daughter Kerri at his side, popular local teacher and inspirational leader Lorne Bodin died of stomach cancer early Wednesday evening at Richmond Hospital. The 50-year-old had been slated to become principal at Matthew McNair Secondary when his health took a turn for the worse last spring. In April he was diagnosed with stomach cancer, and was told by his doctor that the aggressive form of cancer meant he only had six to 12

“He was just the nicest guy you’d ever meet. He would give you the shirt off his back.” - Bonnie Leslie months to live. He underwent several rounds of chemotherapy but on Dec. 27 had to be admitted to Richmond Hospital’s palliative care unit. A Valentine’s Day baby, Bodin’s passion for teaching, love for the outdoors and dedication to his family made him a stellar human being who will be sorely missed by the many people whose lives he touched in the community, said friend and teaching colleague Bonnie Leslie. “He was just the nicest guy you’d ever meet. He would give you the shirt off his back,” she said. When he was introduced to somebody, Leslie said he’d greet them with a genuinely welcoming “Hello, my friend, how are you?” Bodin majored in history and phys-

ical education at University of BC and taught in New Zealand for two years. He worked as vice-principal for many years at a number of local high schools, including Burnett, Palmer and McNair. An avid outdoorsman, Bodin enjoyed extreme sports, from kayaking to canoeing. He loved competitive cycling, as a fan and active participant, and cycled in the Ride to Conquer Cancer from Vancouver to Seattle to raise money for cancer research. “It’s a sad day,” said close friend and J.N. Burnett secondary viceprincipal Jason Leslie on Thursday. “He was an amazing human being. He was the most selfless person I’ve ever met in my life. I learned an awful lot from him about patience and compassion.” In his blog entry from earlier this month, Jason Leslie wrote about how Bodin has influenced his life. “I wanted to write this not as a tribute to him (because it is not a eulogy—he is still fighting hard), but as a reminder of how we need to go about our business. “It is the most important business in the world, but we must not treat it as business. It involves people and relationships and caring and helping and inspiring. “These are all the things that Lorne Bodin stands for and has for his entire career. He continues to remind me about the importance of these things and showed me how to do the job using these principles as guidelines. I think it is incumbent upon all of us to remind others in education about what really matters.” Richmond superintendent of schools Monica Pamer said Bodin’s passing is a huge loss for the community. “Lorne was very much looking forward to assuming a secondary prin-

Popular Richmond educator Lorne Bodin has died of stomach cancer at age 50.

cipalship this year until he became ill last spring. He handled his illness with the grace, humour and courage that characterized everything else

he did. Lorne provided a wonderful example of what it means to be an educator and a caring human being, and we will all truly miss him.”

Atwal family makes plea for help The family of Richmond’s Bobby Atwal, who was murdered on Jan. 7, 2006, is renewing its plea for information that will result in the capture of his killer or killers. The body of the 2 2 - ye a r- o l d H . J . Cambie Secondary graduate Baljinder (Bobby) Singh Atwal was found next to the Fraser River in Queensborough. Police at the time said Atwal wasn’t known to them and that they were seeking information about his whereabouts in the hours before his body was found. The family has offered a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest, charge and conviction of a suspect or suspects in Atwal’s death. “Investigators strongly believe there are people in the community that have information that can resolve this investigation,” said Cpl. Dale Carr of the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team. Police released a video of the family’s appeal in hopes of generating leads for investigators.

Husband pleads guilty to manslaughter in wife’s death Editha Mangaoang’s body was discovered inside a plastic-shrouded box by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter The husband of the woman whose body was found decomposing inside a cardboard box in North Richmond in May of 2007 pled guilty Wednesday to manslaughter in B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver. Orlando Mangaoang entered the guilty plea to the lesser charge of manslaughter in the death of his 41-year-old wife Editha after originally being charged

with second-degree murder. He is scheduled to be sentenced on Feb. 25 at 9 a.m. Editha’s body was found in a box near Bulldog Bag Ltd. on Vulcan Way on May 23, 2007. Two weeks earlier, Orlando had reported her missing. In June 2007, the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team announced that Orlando had been charged with murder. He had reported his wife missing on May 8, 2007, after she’d planned to visit the River Rock Casino

Editha Mangaoang was found murdered in 2007. Her husband, Orlando Mangaoang, has pleaded guilty to manslaughter charges. Orlando has been in custody since his arrest in June 2007.

Resort. Editha’s body was found in the cardboard box, which had

been wrapped in black plastic. The box was discovered by a worker at Bulldog Bag, who

sliced the black plastic and saw the cardboard contents and what appeared like blood seep-

ing through. The box was about five feet long, two feet high and two feet wide.

Shortly after the body’s discovery, police were cer tain it was a woman, but could not identify race, age, weight or height because of the body’s level of decomposition. Mangaoang has been in custody since his arrest in June 2007. CTV News reported shortly after Editha’s body was found that a bank statement in Orlando Mangaoang’s name, found inside the family’s vacated Vancouver home, showed a $802 purchase from Bulldog Bag. As well, a large section of carpet was cut out and removed from the home’s master bedroom.

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Weeks, who has loved playing poker since childhood, appears to be feeling confident, however. “I have a huge advantage because I’m a total unknown to these players,” said Weeks on PokerStars’ blog. “My

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Alexandra ready to go green West Cambie neighbourhood set to go geothermal, the first of its kind in Richmond by Rebekah Hammond Contributor A bylaw to expand a geothermal heating system to most of the new developments in the Alexandra neighbourhood of West Cambie is a city council decision away. On Monday, city council is expected to vote on the bylaw, which, if passed, a geothermal system being installed by Oris Development Corp. would be expanded. An additional 3,000 residential and commercial units would be included instead of only Oris’s two residential buildings , according to John Irving, director of engineering. “This is only one part of a broader strategy the city is looking into,” he said. “The key component is the prospect of connectivity and maybe the construction of a biomass energy plant in the future.” The project provides the infrastructure for expansion and the city hopes to eventually connect to other parts of Richmond. “Inevitably it’s a terriﬁc deal for the city, and beneﬁts consumers,” said Dana Westermark, a senior developer from Oris Geo Energy Ltd. “All municipalities are required to lower carbon footprint over the next couple years. This is one of the ways the city can aggressively pursue it.” Because geothermal heating systems use renewable energy, they are a clean way of heating and cooling buildings. Geothermal heating works much like a refrigerator, according to Westermark. A refrigerator system draws heat from within and redistributes it into the room, chilling the inside of the unit. With a geothermal system, heat from the ground—which stays at a relatively steady temperature—is transferred through liquid-filled pipes into buildings where a heating pump uses a small amount of electricity to further heat it and distribute it to individual units. In the summer it reverses the process redistributing heat from the

buildings into the cool ground. “You’re basically moving energy from one place to another,” said Westermark. The system is also cost effective which beneﬁts both the city and consumers. “The expense is basically some pumps and maintenance of pumps,” said Westermark. “The rest of the piping is very similar to the distribution system used for water or high pressure gas.” If there is an electrical outage in Richmond

a generator run by the city will provide back up energy for the pumps. In the future, the system could also be expanded and used on a larger scale in the city. “It provides green alternatives to the other options,” said Wester-

“Richmond deserves credit for being innovative and taking this move.” - Dana Westermark mark. “It also allows the city to connect to other sources that are generating surplus heat or need-

ing a lot of heat.” Because the central heating utility system is placed underground, it allows for more green space above. The Alexandra district’s geothermal system will be connected by piping under the land south of the greenway to the underground central energy plant. About 300 wells going 100 metres deep will be drilled and connected to a piping system beneath the park, according to Westermark. “Once created it’s more environmentally clean than other sources,” said Westermark. “I think Richmond deserves credit for being innovative and taking this move.”

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the coming months. “In this program it’s not only Adopt-a-Street but it can also be adopt a garden, trail, park, bench, tree, anything like that and then the c o m m u n i t y g ro u p s would maintain whatever they have adopted,” said Vanessa Tong, coordinator for Richmond parks programs. Tong has worked with schools to decide on locations for the adoption signs. The signs are important not only for increasing public awareness but to let neighborhoods know why people are out there with litter picks and big garbage bags, said Dee Bowley-Cowan, acting manger for the parks programs. The increase in school participation is linked to the recent addition of the city’s sustainability department, with one of its major initiatives being to forge new partnerships with the school boards and community she said. This past year the department has focused on invasive species removal—wild blackberry bushes, holly and ivy

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A senior with income of $22,000, for example, will pay an extra $1,956 in 2011 compared to 2009 while others will pay much more because 80 per cent of their after-tax income will go to pay for care. This policy will have a harsher effect on dependent spouses who have always relied on their husband’s pension. They will find it particularly hard to pay the higher fees and still cover the costs of medicine, dental care and add-on care home services such as television and the telephone because the family’s income will be significantly reduced under the 80 per cent rule. These are the woman from traditional families who chose not to work during their child-bearing years and have limited access to Canada Pension Plan or private pensions. Sure, they can apply for reduced rates on the basis of hardship but this may be a drastic step for some and they may not even qualify without depleting their assets. They could also consider the radical step of divorcing their husbands so they can sue for half the pension but this, too, would have limited appeal. For these families, selling the family home or tapping the incomes of sons and daughters may be the only way they can make ends meet. Was this the intent of the new rate structure? At first glance, it appears the government did everything it could to make the new fee structure more equitable for British Columbians. It lowered the fees for 25 per cent of seniors, split the rate increase over two years to make it easier for people to adjust, and public care still costs half of what it costs in private facilities. With the greying of the baby boomer population, it makes sense to make seniors pay more for the care they receive because even at the maximum monthly rate of $2,932, they still pay less than half of what it costs for 24-hour nursing care in a public care home. But for a vast majority of seniors, this policy appears to have some unintended consequences and they face some serious belt-tightening in 2011. —The Tri-City News (Black Press)

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few weeks ago I heard “If I had a Million Dollars” on the radio. It brought back a keen sense of nostalgia for me and not just for my university days with Barenaked Ladies concerts at University of B.C. In the lyrics, there is a line, “If I had a million dollars, I’d be rich.” I got my property assessment this morning. My house is now creeping towards a million dollars. But I feel anything but rich.

Our humble Richmond house is not a millionaire’s house. No sprinkler system waters our lawn and we don’t even have a garage. In the cracked driveway, there is a battered minivan worth about $5,000. We go on international vacations once every two years if we’re lucky. I don’t have designer clothes. My husband has a crappy watch. We can’t afford to take up skiing. Living in the Greater Vancouver area, to be truly wealthy is beyond the scope of even the double income professional. Our neighbours include professors, lawyers and engineers, all living in similarly modest houses (albeit with nicer cars in their garages). Of course, on a worldwide scale, we are obscenely rich. I have only to remember that family of five I met in Costa Rica living under a bridge in a cardboard and sheet metal shack.

I got my property assessment this morning. My house is now creeping towards a million dollars. But I feel anything but rich.

Still it’s hard sometimes to keep this perspective in Canada when we’re dealing with the bills from the holiday season and the accompanying stress and “keeping up with the Joneses.” As I write this, my sister is vacationing in Jamaica and my best friend is driving her new Volvo SUV. Our Ontario friends write us New Year’s cards describing their new boats and summer cottages. My husband constantly reminds me that we would be living like millionaires in the Barenaked Ladies sense of the term in

other parts of Canada. We already win in the “poor me” contest when comparing house prices with our friends in Toronto. With our jobs transferring well nationally, we could actually pick up and leave if we wanted. But we don’t want to. And that’s where we’re really rich, I have to keep telling myself. We don’t have to buy a snowblower. Our kids don’t get icicles on their hoodies when they walk to school. We can ski, roller blade, and sail in the same day if we wanted to. In Canada, we have comfort and security. So am I rich? I’ll have to say yes now. But it has nothing to do with a million dollars. Andrea Phillpotts is a Richmond writer and teacher. Opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect those of any school district, organization, or school.

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Casinos offer little benefit Editor: I am not shocked by the recent revelations that River Rock Casino Resort has been involved with millions of dollars of suspicious transactions. In one case a man walked into the River Rock with $460,000 in $20 bills and cashed it into playing chips. It is preposterous and utterly absurd that River Rock would report the actions as not suspicious. It is time we took a hard look at whether casinos really beneﬁt our community. Alan Bennett Richmond

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Editor: Re: “The year of the independent MLA,” Tom Fletcher, Dec. 30. Taxpayer revolt, MLA recalls, revolts in party ranks, both leaders driven from ofﬁce may be signalling a fracture in the basement of our politics. The prime cause of all these events is the inordinate concentration of power in a few people, and the abuse of it. Those few who hold power in our system do so by the imposition of party discipline on elected members. The voting public feel they are left without fair representation in important decisions that affect them. There have always been revolts against this control strategy when it has been used badly, just as it is now. Roy Roope, Summerland

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BC Liberals’ popularity plummeted to very low numbers. The NDP’s numbers started going up. As a matter of fact, at one point NDP was 21 points ahead of the Liberals and the NDP government in the next election was almost a certainty. People began signing the anti-HST petitions in droves. The premier’s popularity hit an all-time low at nine per cent. Despite his best efforts at softening the public with a huge tax cut and promise to hold a referendum on the HST in September 2011, he had no choice but to resign. What a difference his departure made in public opinion. At the same time, the government in waiting began to shoot itself in the foot. The Baker’s Dozen, the 13 dissident MLAs of the NDP went mercilessly after their leader Carole James and wanted her head on a platter. James did the honourable thing and resigned. The NDP’s popularity began to fall like a lead balloon. The 21-point advantage evaporated quickly. The latest polls indicate the NDP are ﬁve or so points behind

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hange is in the air. Maybe it’s all the New Year’s resolutions floating around, or perhaps the upcoming elections and leadership races. I recently read a quote saying that motivation is what gets you started but habit is what keeps you going. My own resolutions are coming along well and I think the reason for this is that I’ve tapped into what really motivates me. I could pretend I’m concerned about my own personal health but from past failed resolutions, I know that hasn’t really cut it. I would have been out jogging otherwise. What really motivates me is the health and wellbeing of my children and saving money. Pure and simple. So, while my resolution to drink more water and eat bitter greens sound health-related, it’s actually rooted in money. If I don’t drop some of that holiday weight, I’ll need to buy a whole new wardrobe and the thought of spending money like that is physically painful. I hate spending money if I don’t have to. With the cost of gas going up, I recently bought a transit pass. Now while this may sound like a contradiction, you have to understand the way my mind works. I want to use transit more so that I’m not contributing greenhouse gases. The health of the planet directly impacts the health of my children so there’s motivation number one. However, since the pass has already been purchased, I want to ensure I get my money’s worth. Two motivations in one resolution equals strong incentive. There have been some unexpected bonuses to

all of these resolutions. I can’t ﬁnd any more dandelions in the garden. Really. It’s funny how when you start eating and liking a plant, it becomes scarce. Plenty of creeping buttercup, which is poisonous otherwise I would have made salad from it, but no more dandelion. Taking the bus, especially with my children, has been amazingly fun. First, it has taught my youngest the need to be on time. She tends to dawdle and we learned a hard lesson that when you’re not on time, there are consequences. You miss the bus. But the biggest eye-opener has been how relaxing the commute is. Yes, it takes longer, but I can sit next to my children, read them a book, and play eye spy. Travelling is actually relaxing. I guess you could say

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by Tom Fletcher Black Press BC Liberal leadership hopefuls rolled out their latest public accountability promises Tuesday as the race for party support resumed after a holiday break. Shuswap MLA George Abbott called for a referendum on the future of BC’s carbon tax, to be held in late June along with a province-wide vote on the harmonized sales tax. Abbott said he supports the tax on fossil fuels, but questions whether it should continue to increase after 2012 when no other jurisdiction in North America has followed suit. Abbotsford West MLA Mike de Jong promised a slimmed-down BC government in recognition of this year’s $1.7 billion budget deﬁcit. Cabinet would be reduced from 24 ministers to fewer than 20, and the premier’s ofﬁce budget would be cut by 10 per cent. Former cabinet minister Christy Clark said she would increase accountability as premier by holding a dozen town hall meetings a year around the province. Cabinet ministers and legislative committees would be given a greater role in decision-making, and the legislature would be “more than a rubber stamp” for cabinet decisions, Clark vowed. Surrey-Cloverdale MLA Kevin Falcon made headlines on the weekend with a call for merit-based pay for school teachers.

Lali runs for NDP Fraser-Nicola MLA Harry Lali has launched his campaign to lead the BC NDP, describing himself as an anti-establishment candidate who will reverse centralized control of the party. Lali joins Powell RiverSunshine Coast MLA Nicholas Simons, another James dissident, and marijuana activist Dana Larsen in the leadership contest. More MLAs are expected to put their names forward in the next week.

That idea was rejected by BC Teachers’ Federation president Susan Lambert, who said merit pay would have to be based on student test scores, which are too narrow a measurement of achievement. Vancouver-Langara MLA Moira Stilwell started her campaign week in the Kootenays, pledging $10 million towards the establishment of a mountain search and rescue training institute based in Revelstoke. The race to replace Premier Gordon Campbell got a sixth candidate Tuesday, as Parksville Mayor Ed Mayne resigned from his municipal role to run. He also stressed accountability and consultation with the public. “I believe the govern-

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Richmond Scouts group has been around for 74 years and currently has over 900 members. Despite the immense progress of the Scouts’ youth movement, many parents don’t know enough about Scouting to enrol their kids and preteens. In Scouting, kids learn lifelong lessons that are embedded in creative and fun activities and crafts. Youth enrolled in Scouts range in age from ﬁve to 26. They’re split into similar age groups and take part in fun and learning activities varying by age. “Youth develop leadership skills through work and play,” said Raymond Lui, deputy area commissioner for Richmond. “They learn some of life’s most valuable lessons and habits through our programs and activities. They learn lifelong lessons such as sharing, caring for one another, working hard and teambuilding.” Richmond Scouts also tries to immerse youth in different multicultural environments where they can learn about other cultures. Scouts groups are a safe platform for youth to develop their peopleskills. “Personal development is a big focus for Scouts,” said Lui. “Youth learn about being proactive, develop leadership skills, grow their self conﬁdence, and learn how to conquer challenges while enrolled in Scouts.” Once teenagers become adults, they can continue Scouting. Richmond Scouts, same as other Scout groups, offers room for growth and professional development. With incentives like achievement awards and recognition awards, many young Scouts wind up staying for several years and become leaders and advisors in their adult life. Scouts groups are all over Canada. Since there are chapters in

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“We’ve had quite a run on incandescent light bulbs,” said James Price, owner of Ladner Village Hardware. He hasn’t run out yet— the store still expects to get more shipments of standard bulbs before they vanish from warehouses altogether. “A lot of people don’t like the colour of the light with the CFLs,” he said, adding some of his customers are hoarding old bulbs. “They’re used to turning a light on and it’s on. CFLs start dim and get brighter, so they’re not as convenient.” Price said large incandescent ﬂood lights have already become harder to ﬁnd, even for retailers. And he’s stockpiling as many incandescent

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Energy efﬁcient compact ﬂuorescent light bulbs are taking over sockets everywhere. On Jan. 1, BC banned new imports of incandescent bulbs.

Recycling depots and many retailers collect compact fluorescent bulbs for recycling and assure safe handling. Many of them go to Langley-based Edmonds Recycling, which uses special machinery to safely crush the bulbs and capture the mercury vapour they emit. But some people still toss the bulbs in the garbage, where they can end up in the landﬁll or even incinerated at the Burnaby Waste-to-Energy plant, where they can contribute to mercury air or ground-

water pollution. Metro Vancouver officials last year said it’s an issue of concern and more must be done to boost the recycling rate of CFL bulbs in the region as a result. BC Hydro says the amount of mercury in a CFL is tiny compared to amalgam fillings or a watch battery. Saving power by using a CFL also avoids the generation of dirtier coal-fired electricity, avoiding mercury and toxic emissions in those areas. However the corporation advises you open

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The Wertman Development Corporation has assembled and rezoned a site across from Oakridge Shopping Centre. The site is on 41st between Manson and Ash. We need your help to ensure we design a project that meets the community’s needs. Please come to one of ﬁve public meetings and share your views with our market researchers. You’ll ﬁnd out what’s new in seniors’ housing and have the opportunity to guide the development of Vancouver’s newest seniors housing project. Plus that there will be refreshments! January 17th 10:00 AM Oakridge Seniors Centre, Oakridge Centre Mall (southwest side). January 19th 2:00 & 7:00 PM Unitarian Church 949 West 49th (at Oak) January 20th 2:00 & 7:00 PM Jewish Community Centre 950 West 41st To ensure we have enough refreshments please call Kate or Carol at The Lumina Group to let us know you are coming: 604-432-7949.

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superwebdeveloper ﬂickr photo Cam Deleurme takes on Jeremy Kennedy last fall. Deleurme will be ﬁghting Gary Mangat in the main event next Saturday at River Rock.

Mixed martial arts returns to the Rock No salary for fighters, just glory, in pair of title fights next Saturday in Richmond by Rebekah Hammond Contributor One of Richmond’s own fighters is a contender in Battlefield 5, a live event hosted by the BC Mixed Martial Arts Association next Saturday. Undefeated Adam Santos, who trains in Richmond, will be matched against Rick Peers, who’s also won every fight. “[Santos] is really calm and looking forward to fighting,” said Cesar Narita, Santos’ trainer at Richmond’s Morganti Jujitsu. “He’s ready to go.” Santos, 25, came from Brazil to Canada in 2008. He took part in the association’s Battlefield 2 show at River Rock where he fought and won his hardest match yet against Tristan King. No matter what happens at the Jan. 15 event, Santos enjoys what he does and is grateful to his sponsors and those who support him. “[Santos] wants to keep fighting and find the hardest fights he can and see how far he can go,” said Narita. “He hopes to turn pro and go into the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship).” Santos and Peers, two heavyweights— between 206 and 265 pounds—are sure to be a crowd pleaser at the BC Mixed Martial Arts Association’s third sold out River Rock show. “Every time you’ve got a heavyweight it’s interesting,” said Jay Golshani, event promoter. “Everybody loves watching the heavyweights.” The association’s shows have proven to be popular.

Battlefield 5 •8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15 at River Rock Show Theatre •Main event: Gary Mangat vs. Cam Deleurme for Battlefield Featherweight Championship •Co-Main Event: Ash Mashreghi vs. Jacen Brooks for Battlefield Welterweight Championship (currently held by Brooks) •Tickets, $29 to $99, at ticketmaster.ca or 604-280-4444. “Everybody who’s been to our events comes to the next one because it’s so entertaining,” said Golshani. “It’s not just about two uglies going in and fighting.” Next Saturday’s show will also feature two title fights—a first for the association. One of the much anticipated matchups is between undefeated champions Ash Mashreghi (3-0) and Jacen Brooks (4-0). Both contenders are in the welterweight category—140 to 147 pounds. “Ash is a beast and Jacen Brooks, who is fighting him, has beaten everybody put in front of him,” said Golshani. “Both are so good and undefeated and they’re finally facing each other.” The other title fight is between Gary Mangat (6-2) and Cam Delerume (5-1), two featherweights—136 to 145 pounds. All the featured fighters at Battlefield 5 will be amateurs since pro-level mixed martial arts fighting isn’t allowed in Richmond yet. They are, however the top of their league. “We have the best amateur MMA guys from

crossﬁtnorthvancouver.com photo Adam Santos, who trains at Richmond’s Morganti Jujitsu, will be facing Rick Peers at next Saturday’s mixed martial arts event at River Rock Show Theatre.

all over Canada at our shows,” said Golshani. “They’ve been training for six, seven years and are pretty much experts at what they do.” At the amateur level, if a ﬁghter goes down, ofﬁcials will step in sooner and call a stop-

“It’s not just about two uglies going in and fighting.” - Jay Golshani page. “Since they’re not getting paid for the fights, we tell them, ‘Just defend yourself good to prevent yourself from getting in a bad situation,’” said Golshani. “With the paid pros, officials will wait a little longer before stoppages.” Officials at Richmond amateur events also ensure six-ounce gloves are worn and that there are no elbow or knee blows permitted to the head or submission holds.

Nobody has ever been seriously injured at a BC Mixed Martial Arts Association show, according to Golshani. While the association’s goal is to create an adrenaline-rushing event promoting the increasingly popular sport of mixed martial arts, they also give back to the community. After each event a donation from promoters goes to the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. Last event a cheque for over $10,000 was given. The association hopes to reach $100,000 by 2012. “It’s kind of like what the Canucks do with the Canuck Place,” said Golshani. “We like to show people that MMA has lots of good people with big hearts too. These guys don’t make any money, but they take time out of their weekend to help the kids.” Golshani is enthusiastic about mixed martial arts growing as a viewer sport. “Everybody who comes for the ﬁrst time is shocked at the value of it as entertainment,” said Golshani. “Similar to a Canucks hockey game everybody gets into it.”

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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INDEX IN BRIEF FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS . . . . . . . . . 1-8 COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS . . . . 9-57 TRAVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-76 CHILDREN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80-98 EMPLOYMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102-198 BUSINESS SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . 203-387 PETS & LIVESTOCK . . . . . . . . . . . 453-483 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE . . . . . . 503-587 REAL ESTATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 603-696 RENTALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 703-757 AUTOMOTIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 804-862 MARINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 903-920

OBITUARIES

WALTER, Gerhard May 1st, 1929 – January 5th, 2011

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OBITUARIES

Bodin, Lorne Feb. 14, 1960 – Jan. 5, 2011 Lorne’s life was cut short by stomach cancer, ending peacefully after a ﬁght waged with perseverance, dignity and humour, just as he lived. He is mourned by his wife Jan, daughter Kerri, mother Sheila, and brothers David and Greg, as well as many other family members, friends, and students. Lorne had a distinguished career as teacher and vice-principal in the Richmond School District. He lived life to the full, kayaking, hiking and biking whenever he could. Lorne coached a variety of sports, and was an enthusiastic supporter of students and young people everywhere. The details of his memorial service will be posted at www.jasonleslie.blogspot.com and also on Facebook, when available. Flowers are gratefully declined; however, please consider supporting one of Lorne’s favourite charities, BC Children’s Hospital and the BC Cancer Agency.

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Gerhard Walter. Gary passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones. He will be missed by his friends and family including his adoring and devoted wife of 53 years Katharina, daughter Ingrid (David), and son Richard (Rhonda), and six grandchildren Cassidy, Traci, Keaton, Jessica, Mitchell, and Melissa. Gary was a true gentleman and a gentle soul, always sharp, in dress and in mind. His grandchildren and garden were his pride and joy. Our sincere gratitude to the caring staff at the Irene Thomas Hospice in Ladner and the Richmond Hospital Oncology and Palliative Care Units. A funeral mass will be held on Mon Jan 10th at 11am at St. Monica’s Parish in Richmond. The family welcomes donations to the Ladner Hospice or the Lymphoma and Leukemia Society. We are thankful for the time we had with him. Opi, you will forever be in our hearts.

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Passed away on Wednesday December 22, 2010 in Richmond at the age of 63. He was predeceased by his father Harry and his mother Christine. He is lovingly survived by his wife Jo Ann Downey, sons David and Darrin, sisters Anne and Maureen. He was employed 33 years with the City of Richmond. He enjoyed ﬁshing, playing cards, travel (under duress), and hoots with his many friends. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of ﬂowers please make donations to the Palliative Care Unit at Richmond Hospital or the Alzheimer Society of B.C.

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PET SERVICES

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MIN. EXPRESS PAGING SYSTEM Reasonable Rates 604-270-6338

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

3 rooms for $269, 2 coats

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PAINT SPECIAL

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PETS

BEAUTIFUL ROTTWEILER PUPPIES, vet checked & ready to go. $800. 604-861-3745 BERNESE Mountain Dog Pups. Incredible bloodlines. Show/pet. 99% house trained. Call 604-7400832 or 604-740-2986.

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PETS

Cane Corso Mastiff x Rottie pups, avail Jan 20, 1st shots, tails, dewrmd, vet chk $750 (778)240-5859 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 856-4866 CHINESE SHAR PEI pups. House raised. Well socialized. Vet chekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d., shots. Avail. now. (604)814-0038 CHOCOLATE LABS p.b. pups, 4 M, 2 F. avail. Asking $600 each. Born Nov. 1, 2010. Kevin 604-835-3845 CKC Reg. soft coated Wheaton terrier pups, hypo-allergenic. Guarntd. Vet â&#x153;&#x201C; $1,000+. Call 604-533-8992 DOBERMAN PUPPIES 8 wks/old, 1st shots, CKC Registration. $850. 604-575-8291 or 604-996-7533. GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS, only 1 boy left! working line, $650 604820-4230, 604-302-7602 MALTESE PUPS: 3 M, 1 F. Incl 1st shots, vet chked, dewormed, dep will hold. $800. ďŹ rm 604-464-5077. MINI SCHNAUZER pups, 1st shots, dewormed, tails docked vet â&#x153;&#x201C; $750/ea. Call 604-657-2915. NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com POMERIAN Teacup loving babies + mom, 1st shots, wormed, dew claws done $650 + (604)581-2544 PRESA PUPPIES, family farm raised. Great temperment. Great guard dog. $500. 604-855-6929. PUG PUPPIES, fawn, 4 M, 3 F. 7 wks old, P.B., vet â&#x153;&#x201C;, 1st shots, dewormed, home raised. $850 ďŹ rm. Phone (778) 288-7204 PUREBRED Doberman puppies, ready now. 4 girls, 1 boys $700 obo. 604-807-9095. TERRI-POO PUPPIES. $350 each. 10 weeks. Ready to go. Call 604-596-7642. Yellow Labs, p/b, 5 male, 3 female, $600 or $700 w/papers, dewormed, vet chkd. Chwk. (604)794-7633 (604)997-3040 No Sunday calls.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 533

FERTILIZERS

WEED FREE MUSHROOM Manure 13 yds $140 or Well Rotted $160/10yds. Free Delivery Richmond area. 604-856-8877

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HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

STEVESTON VILLAGE 3 bdrm. rancher, clean, 1.5 baths, compl. with gas f/p, d/w, fenced yard, carport. N/S N/P. Refs. Avail. now $1850 mo. 1 yr lease 604-270-7557 TWO MODERN Houses on Acreage 8,000 ft. http://www.cotala.com/tours/?tourid=0894 $4900/mo. 604-771-1931

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APARTMENT/CONDO

7280 LINDSAY RD. 1 Bdrm apt. $780/mo incls heat & H/W, 1 prkg, 604-321-9095 or 778-822-2660

RICHMOND

1 & 2 Bdrms Available Immediately Located in central Richmond, close to all amenities & Kwantlen College. Rent includes heat and hot water.Sorry no pets.

Call 604-830-4002 or 604-830-8246 Visit our website: www.aptrentals.net RICHMOND, Dover Crest. 1 bdrm apt clean & spac. 5 appls. sec prkg. backyd w/pri ent. N/P. N/S. Refs. $1200. Avail now. 604-805-9628. Richmond

Ocean Residences 11671 7th Avenue Condo-like bldg with great views a must see. Modern living, beaut grounds inclâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d ponds & fountains. Close to Steveston and markets; Many stes with ocean views. Indoor/outdoor pkg, lockers, party rm, ďŹ tness rm, sauna, outdoor pool, games rm, social rm, BBQ Area. Bach, 1 & 2 bdrm stes from $800. For more info & viewing call

Irina 778-788-1872 Email: rentoceanresidences @gmail.com Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management

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FUEL

BEST FIREWOOD 32nd Season & 37,000 Cust Deliv. Fully Seas. Maple, Birch, Alder 604-582-7095

RENTALS

REAL ESTATE

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

741

TRANSPORTATION

HOMES FOR RENT

810

AUTO FINANCING

OFFICE/RETAIL

ON CANADA LINE 6700 #3 ROAD, RICHMOND 800 sq. ft. Ideal for Travel, Insurance etc. Parking available. 604277-0966 or 604-273-1126

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ROOMS FOR RENT

RICHMOND. NEW quiet home, furn, own full bath. Pri ent. sec. Incl cbl/net. Prof. Refs. Ns/np/nd. $590. 604-241-0788 or 604-551-0462.

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SUITES, LOWER

4TH/GRANVILLE, G/L 2 bdrm suite pri ent. $850 incl heat & hydro (no ldry) NP/NS. Suit single (couple rent neg). Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. 604-244-7862 RICHMOND, #5/Williams. 2 Bdrm suite. $800/mo incl utils. N/S, N/P. Avail Jan 15th. 604-649-8176. STEVESTON, nr. Temple 2 bdrm, $1,100/mo. incl utils/WIFI. NP/NS. Insuite W/D. Raffy 604-617-2536

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TOWNHOUSES

â&#x153;° RENTAL â&#x153;° â&#x153;° INCENTIVES â&#x153;° Richmond, East / New Westminster: 3 storey Townhouses with 5/appls, 2/bath, garage, f/p. From $1440/mo.

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CARS - DOMESTIC

1995 BUICK LESABRE 1 owner, low kmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, loaded! Pristine cond! $3900. Private 604-593-5072. 2009 FORD FOCUS SES, silver, 39K. 2L auto, O/D. Loaded, leather. Mint. $11,800. 604-505-6260

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 2002 MAZDA PROTEGE 5. H/back, red, 5/spd manual, fully loaded, 106K, $4950 ďŹ rm. 604-538-9257.

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VEHICLES WANTED

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

Call 604-522-1050 RICHMOND QUEENSGATE GARDENS Conveniently Located Close to schools & public transportation. Spacious 2 & 3 bdrm townhouses. 6 Applâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s., balcony, 2 car garage, 2 full baths, gas f/p. 1 Year lease required. No Pets. Professionally Managed by Colliers International Call 604-841-2665

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AUTO FINANCING

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1 & 2 Bdrm Apt Suites 3 Appliances, balcony, swimming pool, heat & hot water. Also 2 & 3 Bdrm Townhomes 6 Appliances Close to schools & stores. N/P.

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JASONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ROOFING All kinds of re-rooďŹ ng & repairs. Free est. Reasonable rates. (604)961-7505, 278-0375

J.J. ROOFING ~ $ BEST PRICE $ New Roofs / Re-Roofs. Repair Specialist. Free Estimates. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. WCB Insured. Jas @ 604-726-6345

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HOMES WANTED WE BUY HOUSES

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MORTGAGES

BANK ON US! Mortgages for purchases, renos, debt consolidation, foreclosure. Bank rates. Many alternative lending programs.Let Dave Fitzpatrick, your Mortgage Warrior, simplify the process!1-888-711-8818 dave@mountaincitymortgage.ca

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S. SURREY 1894 165 A St.

New Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d 3 BR.+ Den, 4 Bath, Acreage w/pool, sauna, 3000 SF, NEW Kitchen, All NEW Appl, Dbl. gar., fncd yrd. n/s, sm. pet ok. $3000. Long term lease. Feb 1. Refs.

604-351-7487

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HOMES FOR RENT

Richmond. Exec. newer 3 bdrm upper w/pri. 1 bdrm ste dwn. lam ďŹ&#x201A;r. f/p. den. 8 appls. patio, garage. N/P. Immed. $2595. 604-833-2103.

TRUCKS & VANS

2002 DODGE DAKOTA Quad cab with canopy, V6, 2WD, 156K, well maint. $9900. Call 604-464-5097. 2004 TUNDRA TRD acc cab, orig owner $16,800 c/w canopy/boxliner or $15,800 without. 604-793-8158 2005 FORD F350 4X4 Diesel 8ft box, quad cab, 102,000 KM, auto, $20,000 obo. 604-794-5670

$0 DOWN & we make your 1st payment at auto credit fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599. www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309.

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Visit our website to check out and register for hundreds of parks, recreation and cultural programs.

Bruce Hurst is the new chair of the Certiﬁed General Accountants Association of B.C.’s board of governors. Hurst—third from left, pictured with executive committee members Gordon Ruth, Cindy Choi and John Pankratz—is a Director and senior shareholder with the Richmond public accounting ﬁrm of Reid Hurst Nagy Inc.

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Kudos is a weekly feature showcasing all the good deeds around town. E-mail submissions to news@ richmond review.com

Ongoing Kids Programs Available

Benny Rustia, a 20-month-old Richmond resident, will be getting his ﬁrst haircut at the second annual Hennessey Haircut-a-thon on Jan. 30. The Richmond Centre salon event beneﬁts Wigs for Kids B.C. and runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Hennessey stylists are donating their time to cut and style hair by minimum donation ($20 for men and $40 for women). Donations of new, non-chemically treated hair at least eight-inches long are also welcome.

Artist Gabriela Diaconu (right) helps Courtyard Gardens resident Alice paint a picture. Residents at the assisted living home are brushing up on their art skills for a special show on Jan. 30 from 2 to 4 p.m. Members of the Picasso Club will display their work, with piano accompaniment provided by musical guest Kenneth Lee. Club members—whose average age is 91—have discovered their creative talents under the direction of Diaconu. The art experience provides a way to communicate, enhances quality of life, creates a sense of purpose, and allows residents to reminisce about their life. The residents’ work is inspiring and often tell a story. Courtyard Gardens is located at 7051 Moffatt Rd.

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ballroom dance school is right here in Richmond

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START ON ANY OF THE FOLLOWING DATES:

• Learn to Salsa, Cha Cha, Waltz, Tango, Jive, Foxtrot. • Tuesday at 7:30 pm or Saturday at 11:00 am. • 10 classes of 1 hr & 20 min. each • All classes are ongoing, so you may start any time and ﬁnish any time within 1 year.

• Tuesday: January 18, 25, February 8, 22 • Saturday: January 15, 29, February 5, 19, 26 • Bring this coupon or print one from our website. • $98 for 2 people or $49 single

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