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Coevorden Castle to stay in Richmond by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter

ﬁle photo The Hawaiian Chieftain and the Lady Washington staged a mock battle in the waters off Garry Point in 2002. Despite the expected cancellation of the 2011 Tall Ships event, the ships could still ﬁnd their way to Steveston this summer.

Tall ships festival sunk City event planners learned the hard way that ships require advanced booking by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter A tall ships festival is sailing away from Steveston before dropping anchor, as too few signature vessels and a post-Olympic sponsorship drought prompted city hall to sink its plans. City staff acknowledged Monday this summer’s planned return of the festival Richmond last hosted in 2002 would put taxpayers at considerable financial risk and wouldn’t offer expected tourist draws. “It definitely was a difficult recommendation,” organizer Anne Stevens told council. “We felt it was the prudent thing to do.” City council’s general purposes committee endorsed a move to shelve the festival until 2014. A ratification vote is expected Jan. 24.

Instead, for this year, staff will create a new plan for a “maritime festival season” from June to August. That would allow Steveston to showcase vessels already booked, and give the city reason to resurrect its Maritime Festival in August and utilize the $1.5 million spent in river dredging and ﬂoats. Sandi Swanigan, manager of major events development, dubbed this summer’s replacement event as “low-key.” “It’s like enhancing Steveston as a destination as opposed to replacing Steveston as a destination,” she said. “It’s mostly to show that we can still do something exciting in Steveston.” Going ahead with a 2011 tall ships event would leave the city with a shortfall of $816,839. According to Swanigan’s report, besides post-Olympic fatigue, staff say a lacklustre 2005 Vancouver tall ships event scared away sponsors. Coun. Harold Steves said he’s “pleased we’re going this route.” Steves attended a recent American Sail Training Association conference in Long Beach, Calif., where he learned that so-called “Class A” vessels— the largest of the tall ships—need to be booked three to four years in advance due

to demand. Richmond managed to attract only one for 2011. Nonetheless, Steves was optimistic about what this summer holds. “I think we can have a tremendous event, and every bit as good as the tall ships 2002, without the Class A vessels,” said Steves. “Some people will be disappointed. I’m not. I think it’s a good idea to scale it down and go this route.” Sue Halsey-Brandt said cancelling the tall ships event is an “obvious” decision given the ﬁnancial risk. Mayor Malcolm Brodie wondered why staff are suggesting this summer’s replacement event begin in June. According to staff, ships have already made plans to arrive here that month, and crews are unable to shift their arrival closer to the Maritime Festival in August. City staff had $500,000 to develop this summer’s now-failed tall ships event. Half has already been spent in planning, studies and marketing. Staff say that can still be put to use this summer and in 2014. The 2002 tall ships festival in Steveston attracted an estimated 400,000 people.

The historic replica castle donated by the people of Coevorden in the Netherlands for Expo 86, would remain in Richmond under a current development proposal by Townline Homes. In a report presented Tuesday afternoon to the city’s planning committee, acting parks planning manager Jamie Esko wrote that the castle would be used as a daycare at the residential development site at No. 5 Road and Steveston Highway. “The original building, with an addition, is proposed to become a daycare serving 37 children, infant to age 5,” Esko wrote. The proposal calls for the castle to be moved north onto the property that will form part of the future city-owned park, the memorandum to mayor and councillors states. The castle is a replica of Coevorden Martin van den Hemel photo Castle in the Netherlands, the ances- Harma Hill gussied up the castle at Fantasy Gardens for some special tral home of Captain Olympic visitors. George Vancouver. It was located in downtown Vancouver and subsequently moved to Fantasy Gardens where, for a time, it served as the residence of former premier Bill Vander Zalm and his wife Lillian. City spokesperson Ted Townsend said council gave staff a directive to save the castle and keep it in Richmond for its cultural and historical significance. The current proposal addresses council’s concerns and appears to be a solution, he said. Under the current proposal, Townline would be responsible for the cost of moving the building and its conversion into a daycare. Townline hopes to use the castle as a sales centre while the first phase of the development, dubbed The Gardens, is under construction. The planning committee endorsed the proposal, which now goes before council on Jan. 24 for first reading. It’s scheduled to go to a public hearing in February.

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Richmond moms shine at Golden Globes Retro T-shirts and pregnancy nausea bags get thumbs up from celebrity moms and dads by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter It was a celebrity-studded weekend for two Richmond moms whose home-based businesses were featured during a two-day preGolden Globes event that hosts actors who are new parents. Steveston’s Melissa Saunders was featured on the front page of The Richmond Review last month after her children’s retro-wear business, Barking Hippo, was invited to impresario-forthe-stars Jayneoni Moore’s celebrity gifting room, held prior to Sunday’s Golden Globe acting awards. Coincidentally, Tara Ramos, who was classmates with Saunders at R.C. Palmer junior secondary, was also invited to bring her “Morning Chicness Bag”—a fashionable plastic-lined nausea bag for pregnant moms—to the Los Angeles event. Ramos contacted Saunders after reading about her in the paper and the pair delighted in sharing their good fortunes. As it turned out, not only were Ramos and Saunders invited to the same celebrity event, they were placed right next to one another in what Ramos believes was a stroke of sweet serendipity. “We had a great time together,” Ramos said, adding that she and Saunders played on the same soccer team as teenagers. Saunders saw the opportunity to market her business—which takes nostalgic old T-shirts and recycles them into children’s wear—as a once-in-a-lifetime experience. “The trip was really great, an amazing experience,” Saunders wrote in an e-mail Tuesday.

ABOVE: Melissa Saunders with James van der Beek of Dawson’s Creek fame. RIGHT: Tara Ramos with Entertainment Tonight’s Nancy O’Dell, Anthony Rosenberg photo (right)

“We met many stars and got pictures with them and the tees, and the feedback on the shirts (and the record cover bags) was terriﬁc.” It was deﬁnitely a whirlwind weekend for Saunders. On Friday, she was interviewed by CTV’s Canada AM from its studio in Los Angeles, and on Sunday, she was featured in CTV’s post-Golden Globes coverage. “I think that things went great... I had two celebrities e-mail me the next day and ask for more t shirts... so that is fantastic,” Saunders said. There were several stars who whisked in and out of the Boom Boom Room, including Samantha Harris, host of Dancing with the Stars, who was due any day, said Ramos. Singer Jewel “looked like a supermodel” and Ramos didn’t recognize her. Tiffani-Amber Thiessen, of Beverly Hills 90210 fame, Entertainment Tonight correspondent Nancy O’Dell, who takes over for long-time host Mary Hart in May, model Rhea Durham, wife of actor Mark Wahlberg, and actor Mayim Bialik, former star of the 1980s hit show Blos-

som, were also among those who perused more than 100 tables of innovative children’s wear, toys and products. Ramos drew her inspiration for her “morning chicness” bag from her difﬁcult pregnancy in 2007. Suffering from a severe form of morning sickness known as hyperemesis gravidarum— which hits about one per cent of pregnant women—Ramos tasked her husband with ﬁnding air sickness bags like those found on airplanes.

Dream job runner-up snapped up by Tourism Richmond McMath’s Chris Stanley, 22, finished second in national Air Transat contest by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter Finishing second in a contest for his dream job hasn’t discouraged R.A. McMath grad Chris Stanley from pursuing his own TV travel series. The 22-year-old Steveston resident ﬁnished second in Air Transat’s vacationer for a year contest late last year. While working as a videographer on a cruise ship in the Mediterranean, Stanley learned about the contest from a friend. It offered a $40,000 salary for making video blogs about 12 two-week-long all-expenses paid vacations to destinations all over the world.

At the time, Stanley was shooting footage at the Monaco Grand Prix, and spliced together a submission. The next day, Air Transat staff tried to contact him, but because he was on a cruise ship in the middle of nowhere and with spotty cell reception, he was hard to reach. It wasn’t until he retrieved a message that he learned he was one of 10 finalists chosen from more than 2,000 applicants across Canada for the dream position. That job eventually went to journalist Kate McKenna, and Stanley finished second. But he’s been told that in the event McKenna isn’t able to complete the job, he will be asked to step in. “It was like shock,” Stanley said of finishing runner-up. “So close and yet so far away.” But Stanley’s talents landed him another job, this time in his own back yard. Tourism Richmond offered him a job after seeing his video submission. “We think Chris is extremely talented,” said Tourism chief executive officer Tracy Lakeman. “We loved

Martin van den Hemel photo Tourism Richmond offered Chris Stanley a job after seeing his video submission for an Air Transat dream job contest.

his energy, creativity and the way he presented the destination. We think that Chris will do a great job in getting Richmond secrets to the world via video.” What makes Chris special is that he not only excels in front of the camera, but has the skills to produce top notch videos. “He does it all. He’s got it all,” Lakeman said. Stanley has worked as a videographer for Princess Cruises for about a year. He joined passengers on their tours through cities all over Europe, and then created personalized DVDs of their experiences. He also crafted promotional videos for the cruise ship company. Now he’ll be doing much the same work, but this time hyping local events and historic Richmond attractions just a short drive away.

But he couldn’t ﬁnd any, so Ramos had to use leaky shopping bags and bulky garbage bags instead. In 2008, Ramos opened up her own business and began selling affordable morning sickness bags with chic designs. Ramos has been frequently featured in women’s magazines and newspapers, but has found that most of her customers land on her website after searching through Google. Participating in the weekend event deﬁnitely lived up to her expectations, she said.

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Community news covering January 20 – February 10, 2011

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Regular Council Meeting Monday, January 24, 2011 Council Chambers, City Hall 7:00 p.m. (open meeting) Anderson Room, City Hall 4:00 p.m. (closed meeting)

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Committee Tuesday, January 25, 2011 Anderson Room, City Hall 4:00 p.m.

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Planning Committee Tuesday, February 8, 2011 Anderson Room, City Hall 4:00 p.m.

Calling all Olympic Torchbearers Be honoured at Winterfest As part of Richmond’s Winterfest Weekend, the City of Richmond is commemorating the torchbearers that participated in the Olympic Torch Relay last winter. If you are one of the 70 torchbearers who carried the Olympic Flame in Richmond, or if you are a Richmond resident who carried the torch anywhere in Canada, you are invited to take part in a special Olympic torchbearer procession and recognition ceremony at the Richmond Olympic Oval on Saturday, February 12 from 4:00 5:00 p.m. For more information, please email torchbearer@richmond.ca or call 604-238-8430.

Admission is by donation with all proceeds going to the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. For more information, call 604-718-8400.

Development Permit Panel Meeting Wednesday, January 26 3:30 p.m. in Council Chambers Agenda Items: 1. 6900 Graybar Road – DV 10-542107— Sanford Design Group – To vary the provisions of Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500 to increase the maximum building height of “Industrial Business Park (IB1)” from 12 m (39.4 ft.) to 15.5 m (50.8 ft.), in order to permit the construction of a three-storey mixed-use complex at 6900 Graybar Road. 2. 9451/9571 Ferndale Road – DP 10-546272 – Turnberry Lane Holdings Ltd. – To (1) permit the construction of 20 Townhouse Units at 9451 and 9471 Ferndale Road on a site zoned “Town Housing (ZT69) – North McLennan (City Centre)”; and (2) vary the provisions of Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500 to: (i) reduce the required rear yard setback from 3.0 m to 1.6 m to allow an encroachment of the raised entry porch outside of Unit 2C; (ii) reduce the required front yard setback along Ferndale Road from 6.0 m to 5.4 m to allow a third floor building projection; (iii) reduce the required front yard setback along Alder Street from 4.5 m to 3.9 m to allow a third floor building projection; and (iv) permit resident parking to allow a tandem parking configuration for 2 units (4 stalls).

C I T Y PAG E 3. 80/100 Lancaster Crescent – DV 10-554163 – Chris Hawkey – To vary minimum local road construction standards for Lancaster Crescent (i.e. pavement width, sidewalk, curb and gutter, ornamental street lighting, boulevard street trees and storm sewer) contained in Subdivision Control Bylaw 6530 to allow for a two-lot subdivision at 80/100 Lancaster Crescent. Please call 604-276-4395 for further information.

Be aware of what’s happening in your neighbourhood View RCMP criminal activity maps Follow the instructions at www.richmond.ca/crime to view summaries on current crime, residential and commercial break and enters, auto thefts and theft from motor vehicles. To view suggestions on what you can do to improve the safety of your home, click on Residential Break and Enter and click on different areas of the online house graphic to get specific security tips. To learn about protecting your vehicle, click on Theft from Motor Vehicle for anti-theft information and parking safety. For more information, please visit www.richmond.ca/homesafety for home security tips and www.richmond.ca/businesswatch for information on securing your business.

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Preschool open house Steveston Community Centre See the programs, meet the teachers and check out the four great preschools at Steveston Community Centre, 4111 Moncton Street, during an open house on Wednesday, January 26 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. While exploring, parents can also attend a 20-minute information session in the Great West Room at either 6:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. Please note for the 2011 school year, pre-registration (for returning participants and siblings of past participants) for Steveston preschools, as well as the Two’s Time program lottery will be held earlier than in previous years. For more information, please inquire before January 31 at 604-718-8080. Steveston Community Centre provides a positive and encouraging learning environment where children learn about each other while developing intellectually, socially, physically, emotionally and cognitively.

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Property taxes set to climb Homeowners can expect a 2.94% tax hike as wages, benefits at city hall climb by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Property tax bills are set to climb at least $39 for the average Richmond homeowner with a $607,000 home—and that tax figure could jump higher. Homeowners are already staring down a utility bill increase of up to $130 for the average single-family home—a 10.8-per-cent increase on top of the previous year’s seven per cent utility hike. Richmond council is now ironing out the city’s 2011 operating budget, which is $4.6 million in the red. That means a minimum tax increase of 2.94 per cent, and city council isn’t done with it yet. On Monday, councillors demanded more information from staff, specifically an itemization of a list of possible additions that could make taxes climb even higher. The wish list includes everything from RCMP administration staff to a community centre youth worker, fire department vehicles to No. 3 Road landscaping. None have been recommended by city staff for this year. Whatever final figure city council decides, some homeowners are already in for a huge tax hike, courtesy of BC Assessment. Residential property assessments climbed significantly higher in Richmond—an average of 17 per cent—than anywhere else in the region. Some neighbourhoods saw significant spikes above that average, and those homeowners will pay more in tax—on top of whatever increase city hall approves.

The original owners of a 1959 bungalow on Bassett Place, for example, will face a big tax bill this year. Their home climbed 46 per cent in assessed value to $890,300. City staff salaries and benefits are the primary drivers of the budget shortfall, according to a finance department report presented to council Monday. Job cuts have been made in previous years, but none are recommended in 2011. Other budget hits include higher RCMP contract fees and a $1.5-million grant to the Richmond Olympic Oval Corporation. The oval’s other big revenue source is the Games Operating Trust, a legacy from the Olympics which gives the facility interest from a banked $40 million. Finance director Jerry Chong noted a bright spot in the city’s budget: casino revenues. The city’s take from 2010 is estimated at $12.5 million—$1.4 million over budget. City staff managed to shrink the tax increase by tapping into last year’s surplus, which has yet to be calculated but could be as high as $6 million. Using surplus funds for operating costs—funds that might dry up next year—concerned Coun. Ken Johnston, who suggested staff created “a little bit of a fudgitbudget.” “It’s something we have to make up in subsequent years. It’s not a real picture.” Coun. Bill McNulty had similar concerns. “Is this a good way to take surplus to solve it for one year. Is that being fiscally prudent?” Andrew Nazareth, general manager of finance, acknowledged the city was taking on some risk, but said he’s comfortable knowing the city’s building permit revenue is increasing. “We’re confident putting these forward, knowing that there is risk associated with it, but it’s calculated risk.” Budget talks are expected to resume Jan. 24.

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opinion Plan your course before going full steam ahead

onday’s news that the City of Richmond was scuttling the planned tall ships festival scheduled for June serves as a reminder that city has plenty to learn about event organizing. Fresh off the success of the 2010 Olympics, city hall was probably feeling invincible about bringing another world-class event to Lulu Island. After all, it doesn’t get much bigger than the Winter Olympics, and the city earned rave reviews for the job it did in bringing the Olympic spirit to Richmond. But it wasn’t that long ago that councillors wrestled with the idea of bringing in the first tall ships event in 2002. It turned out to be a success. It was apparent, even back then, that to really do a good job of organizing such a large festival would require a minimum of a year. Indeed, it was 16-months prior to the August 2002 Tall Ships festival that councillors debated the merits of such an event, and volunteer organizers had been researching and making plans for it long before that. But the lessons from 2002 apparently were forgotten. For some reason, the city felt it could turn this event around much more quickly in agreeing to put on the event last year. But when it comes to bringing classically-masted vessels halfway across the world, organizers need a lot more lead time than that. Ironically, the city’s reluctance to make a full commitment early on was a stroke of good fortune. The sluggish American economy hasn’t recovered as well as Canada’s has, and many U.S. cities along the Pacific Coast pulled out of the 2011 Tall Ships Challenge some time ago. It was quickly becoming apparent that Richmond was going to be the anchor for the event, with no other major cities involved after Victoria also pulled out last year. It had the makings for a financial nightmare. Fortunately, a down-sized maritime festival is still in the works for this summer, and some signature tall ships are planning to come to Steveston. Hopefully long before 2014, when the tall ships are next scheduled to sail on the West Coast, the city will figure out what it wants, and commit to it. A second round of waffling might not have such a happy ending.

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Temple expansion takes away farm land Editor: I am opposed to the expansion of the Lingyen Temple as there is absolutely no need for such a huge development which will take up valuable agricultural land. Richmond is overbuilt already and we don’t need anymore such developments on No. 5 Road or elsewhere in the city. The space would be better served by a public park connected to the temple, or better still the land could be used by people on the waiting lists for allotment space to grow flowers and vegetables. Richmond was once a thriving farming community. Sadly this is no longer so but let us keep what little agricultural space we have left and put it to good use. Even farmers who can no longer afford land could be leased small holdings on this and other such properties. Aside from the loss of agricultural land this development does not fit into the residential subdivision and traffic congestion which is already heavy will get much worse. The Lingyen Temple’s needs for a dormitory for more than 400 persons is absolutely unacceptable. This then becomes a hotel not a temple. If the temple elders want this site to be “a world destination” then their visitors should expect to stay in a hotel, like other tourists. Richmond has numerous hotels to accommodate them. If this development is allowed I can only imagine what the other religious establishments will request. Once a precedent is set there’s no going back. Please do not allow this development to take place. L.M. Haudin Richmond

Transit in a cloud of smoke Editor: I see they have put up ashtrays at Brighouse Station. I have a document

which states that they would ﬁne people who smoke there. I understand that the maximum ﬁne for smoking there is $1,000. Someone in the bylaws department at Richmond City Hall told me no-smoking signs would be put up at Brighouse Station by next month. That was many months ago. I still do not see the signs. More than 80 per cent of the people in B.C. do not smoke. I am concerned about mothers with babies breathing smoke at Brighouse Station. I understand that bus shelters in Richmond are supposed to have nosmoking signs. However, I have not seen them. Norman Wrigglesworth Richmond

Liberals can’t win with Jumpin’ Joe Editor: Re: “Federal Liberals want to reclaim Richmond: Ignatieff.” Nice of you to have visited our little city ﬁve times Michael Ignatieff but may I suggest that you could honour us a dozen times and Liberal Joe Peschisolido still won’t win a seat in Richmond. He can’t be trusted. He is classiﬁed as opportunistic by too many people in Richmond, Conservative and Liberal. In 1993, Peschisolido joined the Reform Party of Canada (later the Canadian Alliance). “Jumpin’ Joe” was born in Toronto and ran twice in Etobicoke, Ont. He also ran as a Reform candidate in the 1997 general election in Mississauga South. Lost all three elections. Furthermore, in 2000, he considered running for the Canadian Alliance leadership but ultimately decided not to throw his hat in the ring. He was elected as Member of Parliament for Richmond in the 2000 general election, defeating Liberal incumbent Raymond Chan. He was elected because he was suppose to be a Canadian Alliance MP—no one had ever heard of Joe Peschisolido before that. In 2002,

Peschisolido left the Canadian Alliance and crossed the floor to the Liberal Party without consulting his constituents. In the run-up to the 2004 general election, Peschisolido battled Raymond Chan for the Liberal Party’s nomination, which Chan won after a fiercely-contested race. His defeat was due to the belief of a number of Richmond Liberals that he was not a real Liberal. Joe wasn’t trusted as a Liberal and he wasn’t trusted anymore as a Canadian Alliance/Conservative either. Joe was a chair of Jean Chretien’s youth campaign in 1990. He also met with Jean Chretien before he betrayed his constituents of Richmond and crossed the floor to the Liberals. Seems he could consult with Mr. Chretien but couldn’t be bothered to notify the people who elected him. When he wanted to be our Canadian Alliance MP, he said “The new party seemed a vehicle to make important changes in Canada.” It was a time when the country needed to move in a more conservative direction, particularly on fiscal matters. The Liberals have since adopted many of the Reform, and later, Alliance policies, making his former party irrelevant, he said. In other words Joe, the party you believed had important changes for Canada, you now say you don’t believe in anymore. Why? Because the Liberals have already stolen/adopted the platforms and ideas from the Conservatives. Just like your Liberal Party stole/ adopted the Conservative platform, you also stole our votes with absolutely no regard or appreciation for all the time and work your volunteers did for you. From Joe’s biography on the Liberal Party web site: “Joe is known for his vision, dedication and his ability to connect personally with each and every level of the community. He is also a listener, he enjoys listening to the stories of his consitituents about their lives, hopes, and dreams....” OK then. Linda Cooper Richmond

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letters Minoru plaza would be an ideal location for a farmers’ market Editor: I recently read that Surrey is installing a new plaza to host a Farmer’s Market. I wish that Richmond would utilize the space and amazing resources it has to house more local farmers’ markets. Every time I go to the Richmond Cultural Centre, I can’t believe the amazing opportunity there could be for a farmers’ market in the plaza there (having witnessed markets there on special occassions). The target audience is deﬁnitely there—families with young children

visiting the cultural centre, swimming pool and arena for lessons, people using the library and seniors at the senior’s centre. Richmondites want access to delicious and reasonably-priced food and this would be an amazing way to link our local farmers to their market. What a great opportunity to show Richmond off as caring for our citizens’ health by providing nutritious, local food while also supporting our local farmers. Michelle Li Richmond

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entertainment Dine Out Vancouver features Hitting the Sweet Spot 13 Richmond restaurants by Rebekah Hammond Contributor

raving a sizzling steak, Japanese teppanyaki grill, local seafood or fresh tapas? Thirteen Richmond restaurants participating in Dine Out Vancouver are waiting to tantalize your taste buds. Dine Out Vancouver, Canada’s largest restaurant promotion runs until Feb. 16. The annual promotion is designed to give diners the opportunity to try the flavors of local restaurants for a reasonable price. Listed restaurants design three-course menus specifically for the event with suggested B.C. wine pairings for each item. Set prices are categorized at $18, $28 and $38. Carver’s Steakhouse has been a part of Dine Out Vancouver for the past three years. Carver’s, whose regular dining menu

Executive sous chef Exelby Lukas with a breast of Fraser Valley Duck (left), corporate chef Boban Kovachevich (centre) holding the chocolate hazelnut praline bar with strawberry salsa and restaurant and marketing manager Michael Hajdukovich with the tuna escabeche at Carver’s Steakhouse and Lounge.

sports specially selected Alberta certified Angus beef marinated for a week with corporate chef Boban Kovachevich’s secret spices and flash seared to “lock in flavour and sizzle,” has created a $38 menu for the promotion. “This year the variety of our offer ranges from certified Angus beef New York steak to

Participating Richmond restaurants (Reservations are recommended) American Grille Restaurant - $28 The Apron - $28 The Boathouse Richmond - $28 Carmichael’s Restaurant - $28 Carver’s Steakhouse and Lounge - $38 Fresh Restaurant and Lounge - $28 Harold’s Bistro and Bar - $28 Pier 73 - $18 Shady Island Seafood Bar and Grill - $28 The Keg Steakhouse and Bar -Richmond South -$28 The Point Restaurant and Tapas - $28 Tramonto - $38 Yokohama Teppanyaki Japanese Restaurant - $28

wild game Fraser Valley duck and fresh and sustainable organic chinook salmon,” said Michael Hajdukovich, restaurant manager for Carver’s Steakhouse and Lounge. Featuring local fare, the American-style steakhouse likes to support the community. “Our ingredients are locally farmed, grown and prepared in West Coast fashion,” said Hajdukovich. “We like to keep it as close to home as possible.” While Carver’s has “steakhouse” in its name, the Dine Out menu also takes into consideration those with a vegetarian taste too and has created a special three-course vegetarian menu for the occasion. Also participating is the Point Restaurant and Tapas in Steveston.

Owner Matt Derkson is anticipating a busy two weeks. “We’ve probably booked over 100 people in reservations already,” said Derkson. “Usually after (Tourism Vancouver) releases the menus the phone starts ringing off the hook.” Derkson fully supports the local restaurant promotion. “Dine Out is set up so you can go to a restaurant and try out what you might not be able to regularly,” said Derkson, who was born and raised in Richmond. “The ($28) menu we have listed would probably be around the $35 to $40 regularly.” One of the Point Restaurant’s featured entrees is its Beef Wellington with goat cheese and a balsamic reduction, a takeoff on

its filet mignon which has been a staple on their menu since the beginning. “The Wellington rolls all the flavours together in a nice puff pastry,” said Derkson. “We’re kind of excited about doing something a little different with something we’ve done in the past.” If you’re looking for a night out with an exotic flare, Richmond’s Yokohama Teppanyaki Japanese Restaurant is listed in the $28 category and promises to be entertaining as well as tasty. “You can order a steak, fillet or lobster and everything will be cooked in front of you,” said Zhu Kazuko from Yokohama. Teppanyaki is a Japanese style of cuisine that uses a hot flat grill to cook everything from meat to seafood and vegetables right in front of guests. The grilled meal is topped off by banana tempura ice cream. “We hope the company enjoys our dinner and the quality of the food,” said Kazuko. “And that they get to know our restaurant. (Dine Out Vancouver) is always very successful.” Dine Out Vancouver, which began with 57 restaurants, has increased to 215 Metro Vancouver restaurants. A full list of the participating restaurants and menus can be viewed at www. tourismvancouver.com under the Dine Out Vancouver 2011 link.

astry Chef Kirsten Degenhardt had a plan when she graduated from Dubrulle Cooking School. In 10 years time, she wanted to have her own pastry shop. In the meantime, she did her thing—from pastries to wedding cakes. After picking up her wedding cake, a woman once said to Kirsten, “You should move to Steveston, open a bakery, and call it Sweet Spot.” And that’s what she did when she was ready. She and her partner in life and business chef Keiran Flaherty (they met while working at the Opus Hotel in Yaletown) ventured to Steveston to take a look at the space in some of the new buildings. Then they dropped in at Cake Art (where Kirsten once took a private wedding cake course with chef Dominique Jarry), which they learned was for sale. Two months later, the bakery was theirs. For the ﬁrst few weeks, they took stock of the inventory. “We have one of these,” they said as they pulled out chocolate molds, cake rings, silicone pans, and even an ice cream machine. The kitchen was like a ship, with storage built in everywhere. They love their corner spot; they love the village feeling; and they love the warm welcome they received. They love that they can do whatever they want

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Food for Thought Arlene Kroeker –that meant setting high standards for themselves – and translates to a good melding of sweet and savory, including meals to go (house-made duck conﬁt, Provencal-style braised duck, lamb shanks). Beside the chocolate éclairs, pain au chocolat, lemon madeleines, bird nest cookies, lemon meringues, chocolate mousse with caramelized pears and gingerbread sponge, peanut butter and chocolate cookie sandwich, and apple frangipane are sandwiches – house-made roast beef with artichoke and goat cheese aioli and ratatouille, house-roasted ham with edam cheese and crème fraiche on croissant, and a ratatouille, Swiss, edam quiche. There’s also housemade soup in the cooler —butternut squash, wild rice & chicken, Moroccan carrot. And of course they put that found ice cream maker to use, because, as Kirsten says, no one is ever stressed when eating ice cream and it’s never too cold out to eat it either. Everything they make is popular, but there’s a favourite that has people coming back. Coconut macaroons. A lot of coconut goes into these wonderfully gooey, soft treats. Customers ask that they keep the bits that spread out on the pan. That’s how good they are. They often sell out by lunch. See Page 13

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entertainment

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More Often than Always/Less Often than Never: Artists from around the world propose imaginary solutions to real questions, according to their own notions of imagination and reality in new RAG exhibition. Runs until Jan. 22. Info: 604-247-8300. Artist Trading Card Exhibition: Richmond Art Gallery show continues with closing celebration and trading session Jan. 22. More info: 604-247-8300. Macy Gray: Pop artist with hits like “I Try,” plays River Rock Show Theatre Jan. 22 at 8 p.m. Tickets, $49.50 to $59.50, at Ticketmaster. Chinese New Year Spectacular: Li Lung Kee and Joe Tai perform, along with Heiman Wong and Queenie Lee on Jan. 28 at 8 p.m., River Rock Show Theatre. Proceeds go to Richmond Hospital Foundation. Tickets, $38 to $118, at ticketmaster.

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wheels Mazda5 offers minivan practicality in a compact package by Neil Moore Special to Black Press

aunching in 2006, the Mazda5 didn’t become the company’s No. 2 selling nameplate in Canada on the strength of its style or even its zoom-zoominess. Not that these are entirely lacking. It’s because this ﬁve-door, multiactivity vehicle—which could be best described as a three-quartersize minivan—is just so darned practical. And with so little like it, the Mazda5 is nearly in a segment of its own. Since arriving in Canada, Mazda has sold just over 50,000 of these vehicles to-date, but that being said, 2010 saw a 13.8 percent drop in sales. In short, was time for an update. Mazda in its wisdom, chose not to entirely remake the vehicle (why ﬁx what ain’t broke?), and resisted the urge to make it bigger. Instead they revised key areas like performance

Mazda5 GS 2012 BODY STYLE: compact minivan/crossover DRIVE METHOD: front-engine, front wheel drive ENGINE: 2.5-litre DOHC, 16-valve, four-cylinder (157 hp; 163 lb/ft of torque) FUEL ECONOMY: 9.7/6.8 L/100 km (with six-speed manual) PRICE: $21,795 (base GS) and styling, along with a few tweaks to its functionality and driving dynamics. The company may label the 2012 Mazda5 “all-new,” but in my mind, they have simply reﬁned a very sensible design. First, the engine has been upgraded from a 2.3-litre (153 hp/148 lb-ft) to the 2.5-litre four currently used in Mazda3 and Mazda6, with a six-speed manual as standard and ﬁve-speed automatic available. The new powerplant delivers up to 157 hp at a lower rpm than before, along with substantially more

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torque (163 lb/ft). And there’s a tall sixth gear for quieter cruising at highway speeds. It’s a little punchier than the previous model, and is reasonably peppy with the manual shift. Which isn’t surprising, as the Mazda5 is only 197 kg heavier than the nimble 2.5-litre Mazda3 sedan. What’s most noticeable is the new

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Motorcycle show revs up by Rob Beintema Special to Black Press The Vancouver Motorcycle Show, the only B.C. event where all of the major manufacturers showcase new models, returns to the Tradex Exhibition Centre in Abbotsford Jan. 20 -23. The show features some 200 exhibitors spread out across 143,000 square feet of display space. Some of the notable debuts will include BMW’s new ultimate touring twins, the K1600GT and K1600GTL, now offering, for the ﬁrst time, a six-cylinder in-line engine. Last season’s launch of the Can-Am Spyder RT touring roadster is followed up by a new-for-2011 Spyder RT Limited roadster, an ultra-luxurious touring model with an integrated GPS, semirigid travel bags, travel cover. Harley-Davidson will be showing the new SuperLow, Road Glide Ultra and XR1200X models for model year 2011 and Honda is set to unveil two new models to the North American market

with the world debut of the CBR250R and the Canadian introduction of a European favourite—the CB1000R. In 2010, Royal Enﬁeld Motorcycles— the world’s oldest motorcycle company—returned to Canada and this year they are showing the Bullet Electra, Bullet Electra Deluxe and Bullet Classic. Suzuki’s newest GSX-R750 and GSXR600, two outstanding Supersports, share race-proven advanced engine technology, broader power delivery, lower emissions and about 10 per cent better fuel mileage. Yamaha Motor Canada introduces two new bikes—the 2011 Stryker cruiser and 2012 Super Ténéré adventure tourer. And last in the alphabetical list of notable products, Zero Motorcycles, the global leader in electronic bikes is getting ready to hit retailers in Canada after announcing its highly anticipated product line, including the Zero S, DS, X, and MX. For more information, see www. VancouverMotorcycleShow.ca or phone 604-535-7584.

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Natalie Carkner deserving MVP at tournament honouring her grandfather by Don Fennell Sports Editor Natalie Carkner didn’t have to look far for inspiration. Playing in the Bob Carkner Memorial Basketball Classic, named in honour of her grandfather who was instrumental in the evolution of the game in Richmond, she was surrounded by a supporting family that included

But instead, she embraced it. The chance to play in last weekend’s tournament, hosted by Steveston-London secondary was a dream come true. Capping it with tournament MVP honours, after leading the province’s No. 2-ranked AAA senior high school girls’ team to a 5754 win over No. 10 Elgin Park in Saturday’s ﬁnal, was like icing on the cake.

Don Fennell photo Natalie Carkner earned tournament MVP honours in leading the Riverside Rapids to the girls’ title at the 2011 Bob Carkner Memorial Basketball Classic, honouring her grandfather. The girls’ and boys’ high school hoop tournament was hosted by Steveston-London secondry.

her grandmother Nanette. And at the end of the Riverside Rapids’ bench sat her dad, associate coach Mike Carkner. It could have been overwhelming for the Rapids’ talented Grade 11 point guard.

“I didn’t feel any pressure, but I really wanted to win,” said Natalie Carkner. “This was really special and it was cool I got to play in it. I think I played better in this tournament than I have all year.” “She had a great tourna-

ment,” agreed Mike Carkner, a former Steveston Packer who has fond memories of the tournament, which his dad (Bob) helped to host while he was principal at Steveston secondary. “Nat was like, ‘This is great, grandpa would love for me to be playing in this tournament.’ And she played outstanding.” Mike helped to coach his older daughter Sam’s team at Fraser Valley Christian in last year’s Carkner Classic and hoped Natalie would have a chance to play this year. But being a top-10 team the Rapids were expected to play in the annual Centennial Top 10 tournament which was also held last weekend. Instead, Mike Carkner convinced Rapids’ head coach Paul Langford, who was a good friend of Bob Carkner’s, to pass on the Centennial event. “I find the Top 10 (tournament) is at a time in our season where the kids are a bit tired, so this was perfect,” said Mike Carkner. But while everything worked out positively for the Carkner family, and the Rapids, Elgin Park seemed poised to pull off an upset in Saturday’s final. “Give Elgin Park credit,” said Mike Carkner. “We weren’t concentrating and missed a lot of layups. But they also played hard and were getting in the passing lanes. We played a lot of games in the last couple weeks and were a bit tired. Our shooting has been up and down and when you’re small you’ve got to shoot the ball well.” At one point in the opening half, Elgin Park led 4224. But when Riverside put on a full-court press in the second half it significantly limited Elgin Park’s scoring chances and changed the face of the game. “It was a close game, but I was confident we were going to pull it off,” said Natalie Carkner.

Connaught Skating Club’s Mitchell Gordon is the Canadian Junior Novice Men’s champion.

Don Fennell photo Hugh Boyd’s Daniel Chernov tries to stop a layup by StevestonLondon’s Kevin Zhang.

Gordon best novice skater in Canada

Trojans on the march

by Don Fennell

Mitchell Gordon is the Canadian junior novice men’s skating champion. The 14-year-old Connaught skater won the honour Tuesday at the junior national championships in Victoria. Fourth after the short program, but only marginally out of top spot, he skated brilliantly in his long program to secure his second national title in as many years. “He practised very well in the morning,” said his coach Keegan Murphy. “One of his strengths is that he’s a very good listener. If you give him a plan, he’ll execute it. Even with the pressures he has great focus that a lot of athletes his age don’t.” Though he fell on an early triple jump, his overall performance was near-ﬂawless. “It was spectacular,” said Murphy. “There couldn’t be a kid more deserving. Mitchell works extremely hard.”

Sports Editor Hugh Boyd Trojans earned some local bragging rights with their success at the Bob Carkner Memorial Basketball Classic last weekend. But defeating tournament host Steveston-London Sharks 71-46 in the boys’ ﬁnal, after earlier wins over R.A. McMath Wildcats, 66-58, and Burnaby’s Moscrop Panthers, 55-35, may also be indicative of a team poised for even more rewards before the 2010-11 high school season is complete. Certainly, coach Brock Aura hopes so. “We’ve set some goals and talked about provincials, but the big thing is taking it one game at a time,” he said. “It’s not a cliche to say we want to improve every practice and game we go into.” The Trojans are now the No. 10-ranked AA team in the province. Yet it’s only a step closer to what the players hope to achieve. “(Winning the Carkner Classic) is another positive step,” said Ryan Pidhaichuk, one of several Grade 12s who have played for Aura since Grade 8. “This season means a lot because it’s probably the last night time we’ll play organized ball together.”

Adds fellow Grade 12 Aidan Docherty: “It would be nice to get to provincials because it’s something we haven’t done.” Tyler Nett, who earned tournament MVP honours at the Carkner Classic, believes the Trojans are starting to play with the intensity it will take to realize their ultimate goal. “I think we’re starting to get used to our systems and are playing great defence,” he said. The players would also like to win for Aura, a Hugh Boyd grad who began coaching the core of the group at the same time he got his ﬁrst teaching job. Aura played both basketball and football as a student, but never won a major title. His greatest success as a coach was guiding the Trojans past the R.C. Palmer Grifﬁns for the Richmond title when the current seniors were in Grade 10. “It would obviously be special for me,” said Aura, who has always emphasized team play. He points to Pidhaichuk diving for loose balls, and the consistent leadership and effort of an undersized Aidan Docherty as examples of how a team can succeed. “I was never the most talented player that’s for sure, so from day one I’ve always preached defence,” he said. “Even if you’re shooting is off you can always control how hard you work.“

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Richmondite to head up women in sport group ProMOTION Plus, the B.C. girls’ and women in

sport and physical activity society, announced

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Wednesday the appointment of Richmond’s Christine Bradstock as its new executive director. Sue Griffin, chair of ProMOTION Plus, said: “Christine brings a wealth of experience in the sport, recreation and the non-proﬁt sector. We are very excited to have her at the helm as we enter our 21st year as an organization for women and girls in sport.” When asked about the future, Bradstock said,

“Working as Director of Operations over the last four months has provided me the opportunity to see the vast array of programs and initiatives that we deliver and gain a sense of the excellent work that has been accomplished out of this ofﬁce. As we move into this new phase of operations we will continue to positively impact not only girls and women in BC but everyone through an understanding of the

Calling all girls... it’s time to

play softball! REGISTRATION DAY SUNDAY JAN. 23, 1-3 PM MINORU PAVILION

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importance of participation and equity in sport for all. I look forward to growing and enhancing what we do well and connecting with as many of you as possible.” Bradstock comes to ProMOTION Plus with a background as an athlete, coach, administrator, parent, and volunteer. Participation at an early age gave way to competitive athletics in high school, university and beyond; she is still competing in

masters’ events today. As an inductee into the University of B.C. Sports Hall of Fame, volleyball would be considered her first sport but she has enjoyed returning to the multi-sport arena, currently competing in events such as trail and snowshoe racing. Coming from an education background, most recently Bradstock worked for 2010 Legacies Now as manager of healthy living Initiatives overseeing

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Steveston Community Society and the Richmond Agricultural and Industrial Society hereby give notice of their Annual General Meeting, to take place: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 7:00 P.M. STEVESTON COMMUNITY CENTRE 4111 MONCTON STREET, RICHMOND, B.C.

For more information, please contact The Society at 604-718-8094 or email admin@stevestoncommunitysociety.com

2011 LEARN TO PLAY For Girls Born 2005 or 2004

several projects leading up to and during games time. With a background in stakeholder relations and an innate ability to organize and connect seemingly unrelated initiatives and programs; management and leadership are her strengths. As a mother of four elite athletes, Bradstock has volunteered, coached and administrated many of their teams and events and now enjoys being their number one fan.

Kajaks plan 50th dinner Richmond Kajaks Track and Field Club is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2011. The club will hold its ofﬁcial 50th anniversary dinner April 8 at the Delta Airport Hotel. Tickets, $60, can be ordered thorugh the club.

An Action packed program that teaches softball skills to 5 and 4 year old’s. Little equipment to purchase, just a glove and an eagerness to play. Parents are encouraged to get involved. Runs Saturdays, April to June

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2011 HOUSE LEAGUES For Girls Born 1992 to 2003 Season runs April to June with two games per week no tryouts. Tournaments in May and June.

RICHMOND GIRL’S SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION HAS ISLANDER PRIDE! RGSA is bursting with pride. Kylie Rubens-Auguston, Taylor Nomura, Amanda Odorico and Jessica Drew all members of the Islanders Bantam-95A team have been chosen to the 2011 Western Canadian Softball Team. Kylie, Taylor, Amanda and Jessica represent the best of the best in our organization! They began their softball careers in the RGSA Learn to Play and T-ball programs. This provided the opportunity to develop their softball skills. We look forward to seeing them in action and cheering them on in Kamloops later this year. These young ladies are wonderful role models for our younger players. Softball’s Learn to Play program differs from other sports. This is an extra program offered by the association where the children are broken down into small groups where they have the opportunity to develop softball skills through fun drills and games. It is

amazing to watch their sense of accomplishment develop which increases their self confidence. Softball is a great sport for any child. It is never too soon to teach children the importance of fitness for life, especially in a society worrying over child obesity and softball offers daily fun fitness. Kids can develop a love for athletics and especially softball while increasing their skills. Softball is the type of game where players can develop at an individual rate as well as contribute to team development. By working in a team environment social skills are developed. RGSA is very fortunate to that these young ladies represent the association. In addition to players being selected to prestigious teams including our Canadian Olympic Team, we are fortunate to have former Olympians Lesley Monk and Deb Smallwood as coaches in our association. Additionally we have a dedicated group of coaches in the house and rep programs who have

committed many years to the sport, having worked with the T-ball age groups right through to the Midget, Junior and Senior divisions. We have had players go through the program and earn scholarships at universities and colleges in Canada and the US. A noted alum of the RGSA program Sara Hopwood recently won Softball BC Senior Athlete of the Year. We look forward to adding more and more players to these honor rolls. Our softball complexes will be full of exciting ball and the sounds of teams cheering from the ﬁrst of April when the season starts through to the end of July, including both house and invitational tournaments. RGSA has been selected to host the BC provincial Bantam-A and PeeWee-B championships. If you are interested in having your child try softball, see our ad regarding our registration dates and we will see you on the ball ﬁeld!

The 9th Annual Sockeyes Alumni Game

Supporting Junior Hockey Since 1972 SOCKEYES JUNIOR HOCKEY CLUB (2009 Canadian Champions) takes on the SOCKEYES’ ALUMNI TEAM.

Saturday January 22, 5:30 pm at the Minoru Arena Tickets available at the door

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Tops in junior league, Sockeyes ready for alumni by Don Fennell Sports Editor Connor Wilsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s debut with the Richmond Sockeyes Sunday was an auspicious one. Signed Jan. 12 after being released by the

Grandview Steelers two days earlier, the 18-year-old forward scored the Sockeyesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ďŹ nal goal at 17:43 of the third period in a 4-1 Pacific International Junior Hockey League win over the

Icebreakers in Mission. He also earned third star honours. Keenan Webb, Jessie Siemens and Scott Wessa also scored for Richmond, which regained ďŹ rst place in the Tom Shaw Confer-

UNITED STEVESTON UNITED CHURCH 3720 Broadway Street (at 2nd Ave.) Rev. Rick Taylor

Please join us at 10am Sunday, January 23 for Worship Service and Sunday School 604-277-0508 â&#x20AC;˘ www.stevestonunitedchurch.ca A caring and friendly village church

SOUTH ARM UNITED CHURCH 11051 No. 3 Road, Richmond 604-277-4020 sauc@telus.net www.southarmunitedchurch.ca Minister of the Congregation - Rev. Dr. Gary Gaudin Children & Youth Ministry - Rev. Tracy Fairfield Music Ministry - Ron Stevenson Worship Service & Church School - 10:00 am ALL ARE WELCOME!

BRIGHOUSE UNITED CHURCH an evangelical congregation

8151 Bennett Road, Richmond, 604-278-7188 www.brighouseunitedchurch.org

Sunday, January 23, 2011 10:00 am Worship Happy New Year!

Richmond United Church

8711 Cambie Rd. (near Garden City Rd.) 604-278-5622 Minister: Rev. Neill McRae

Come for 10am Sunday Worship and Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sunday School and after-service coffee and fellowship. Founded 1888. Richmondâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Oldest Church

GILMORE PARK UNITED CHURCH

ence (and ďŹ rst overall). The Sockeyes host the Squamish Wolf Pack this Thursday (Jan. 20) at Minoru Arena. Faceoff is 7:30 p.m. But their biggest test may well be Sat-

urday (Jan. 22) when they face off against the alumni in the ninth annual Sockeyes Alumni Game beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Minoru Arena. Tickets, $10, are available at the

door. Proceeds go to the Sockeyes Alumni Scholarship Fund. Richmond FireďŹ ghters Association and Ashton Service Group are among the supporters.

Sockeye alumnus Doug Paterson

Community Worship

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA

BAPTIST

St. Alban

Broadmoor Baptist Church

an Anglican parish in the heart of Richmond Services at 8:30 and 10:00 am Sunday School 10:00 am The Reverend Margaret Cornish 7260 St. Albans Road, Richmond 604-278-2770 â&#x20AC;˘ www.stalbansrichmond.org

A safe place to connect with God and fellow travellers on your spiritual journey 8140 Saunders Road, Richmond, BC 604-277-8012 www.bbchurch.ca

Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. Sonshine Adventures for Kids Interim Pastor - Rev. Bob Bahr

ST. EDWARDS ANGLICAN 10111 Bird Road, Richmond V6X 1N4 Phone/Fax: 273-1335 Priest-in-charge: Rev. Gord Dominey

Sunday Service: 8:30 &10:30 am Sunday School

Bible Baptist Church Meeting in the Historic Pioneer Chapel No. 3 Road and Steveston Highway 11:00 am Sunday Call (604) 644-5073 for information

St. Anneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s - Steveston Anglican Church 4071 Francis Road, Richmond, BC

The Rev. Brian Vickers, Rector â&#x20AC;˘ 604-277-9626

Sunday 8:30 a.m. - Contemplative Eucharist 10:00 a.m. Family Eucharist with Church School Sanctuary open for quiet prayer 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. weekdays â&#x20AC;˘ www.stannessteveston.ca

Visit our website at www.richmondbiblebaptist.com

FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH OF CANADA www.rcfonline.com phone: 604-270-6594 6611 No. 4 Rd., Richmond 10:30 am Friendly, family fellowship. Pastor George Donovan

Sermon series â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Power of Spiritual Giftsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

CHRISTIAN REFORMED

8060 No. 1 Road (corner of No. 1 & Blundell) 604.277.5377 www.gilmoreparkunited.org Rev. Scott Swanson & Rev. Jennifer Goddard-Sheppard

Worship Service and Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Program Sundays 10:30 am Everyone is welcome!

Richmond Baptist Church Love Godâ&#x20AC;ŚLove People 6640 Blundell Road, Richmond BC â&#x20AC;˘ 604-277-1939 ofďŹ ce@richmondbaptist.com www.richmondbaptist.com

Come home to RBC. There are no perfect people here. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all in the process, by the grace of God, of becoming all we can be. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d love to have you walk with us on our journey towards the heart of God.

Teaching Series: MAKING REAL WHAT WE ALREADY KNOW A JOURNEY THROUGH PHILIPPIANS Worship Service: 10:30am Relevant, biblical preaching that touches the heart. Uplifting worship. Promise land: 10:30am Come and enjoy our childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s program for children ages 4-12 Youth, Young Adults, Adult Growth Groups, Ignite & Sparks Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club meeting throughout the week at various times and locations. Call the church ofďŹ ce for information about these and any of our other programs.

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OUR SAVIOUR LUTHERAN OU 6340 No. 4 Road, 604-270-0085 Pastor Tim Le Drew

SUNDAY 10:00 Worship with Holy Communion 10 www.oursaviour.ca

ADVENTIST Richmond Seventh-Day ADVENTIST Church Worship Location and Time: Sat. 9:15 a.m. 8711 Cambie Road, Richmond www.richmondsda.org 778-230-9714

7600 No. 4 Road. Inquiries Rev. David Cheung 604-276-8250 immanuelcrc@hotmail.com

REFORMED CHURCH (RCA) Fujian Evangelical Church

PENTECOSTAL ASSEMBLIES OF CANADA

welcomes you to Sunday Worship Services

RICHMOND PENTECOSTAL CHURCH RPC - A Place To Belong

9300 Westminster Hwy., Phone 604-278-3191 â&#x20AC;˘ www.rpchurch.com

SUNDAY, JANUARY 23, 2011 MORNING SERVICES â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 9:00 am & 11:00 am Dr. C.A. Coats â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Lead Pastor ELEVATE (High School/College) 6:00 pm Pastor Joseph Dutko â&#x20AC;&#x201D; New Generation Pastor ~ This Week at RPC ~ Wednesday 10:00 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Seniors Games & Fellowship 7:00 pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Family Connections

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FILIPINO CHRISTIAN CHURCH CHRIST-CENTERED CHRISTIAN CHURCH (Filipino Congregation) COME AND JOIN US IN OUR CELEBRATION OF REDEMPTION! Worship Service 12:20 p.m. Sunday School 2:00 p.m. 8151 Bennett Road, Richmond tel: 604-271-6491

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WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com FLAGGERS NEEDED If not certiﬁed, training available for a fee. Call 604-575-3944

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

SALES MANAGER OPPORTUNITY Brandt Tractor is the world’s largest privately held John Deere Construction & Forestry Equipment dealer and a Platinum member of the Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies Program. We are currently looking for a Sales Manager for our Surrey branch. Sales and management experience an asset. Knowledge of the construction industry preferred. Find out more about our exciting career opportunities at www.brandttractor.com or by calling (306) 7915979. Email resume indicating position title and location to hr@brandttractor.com or fax (306) 791-5986.

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Kids and Adults Needed Papers are delivered to your door. No need to insert flyers either! Deliver 2x week, Thursdays and Saturdays, right in your neighbourhood. Call our circulation department for information.

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BUILDING MANAGER Five Star Building Maintenance has immediate F/T openings (daytime only) for experienced & enthusiastic Building Managers. You have the experience & knowledge to perform administrative duties & co-ordinate activities related to managing buildings. You are knowledgeable about janitorial cleaning routines. You have the ability to communicate with building residents, co-workers & the general public in a pleasant and courteous manner and are able to work alone or with others. We offer attractive wages including comprehensive health & dental beneﬁts.

Please email your resume to careers@fivestarbc.ca or fax to 604-435-0516. CAMP WATCHMAN required for coastal logging company located on Northern Vancouver Island. Maintenance duties along with various odd jobs also required on a daily basis. Valid BC drivers’ license required. On site, living accommodations provided. Position is full time, permanent employment with wage to be negotiated. Email: office@lemare.ca or fax resumes to 250-9564888. ENSIGN ENERGY SERVICE INC. is looking for experienced Drilling Rig, & Coring personnel for all position levels. Drillers, Coring Drillers $35. - $40.20.; Derrickhands $34., Motorhands $28.50; Floorhands, Core Hands, Helpers $24. $26.40. Plus incentives for winter coring! Telephone 1-888-ENSIGN-0 (1-888-367-4460). Fax 780-9556160. Email: hr@ensignenergy.com. HEAVY DUTY Mechanics required for busy Coastal logging company on Northern Vancouver Island. Must have extensive mechanical experience, certification an asset. Above industry average (wages), plus excellent benefit program. Fax or email resume to: 250-956-4888 or lemare@office.ca.

HELP WANTED

Superintendent/ Construction Foremen UNI Construction is an established general contractor serving Northern BC. We have immediate openings for these leadership roles. The successful candidates will be responsible for all aspects of managing projects on-site, including, adhering to agreed upon contract, materials and equipment management and directing, scheduling and leading your team. You will work closely with the company management team to ensure contracts are completed on time, on budget and meet the customer’s expectations. This is a permanent full time position with contracts in place for the upcoming year. Terrace BC provides an unparalleled outdoor lifestyle combined with all the amenities you and your family will require. Interested candidates should forward their resume to: shane@careerlinkinternational.com

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

F/T SUSHI Sushi Plus Jap. Rest. in Richmond wants F/T Sushi person; Req - 3-5 yrs. sushi/sashimi. cooking exp. with knowledge of food; Salary - $18.75/hr; Responsibility make sushi/handle sashimi/ensure quality of food, etc.; Apply - Fax: 604-590-1252 or E-mail: sushiplus3110@gmail.com

Are required at the new Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Riverport, (Richmond.) Send resume to:

Please do not call between 11:30 - 1:30 p.m.

Fax 604-241-1840 Phone 604-248-8203

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WANTED: Experienced oilﬁeld truck drivers. Full time position. Must have valid oilﬁeld tickets. Call 306-297-2861 or fax resume to 306-297-3039.

SEEKING TEMP (1yr) Bookkeeper. Full cycle accounting experience + excellent English communication & computer skills. Email resume: jobs@balticproperties.ca

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SALES

50%+ COMMISSION. FT or PT. Market EZTirematch.com website beneﬁts and services. No upfront fees. EZTirematch.com for details.

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283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

PERSONAL SERVICES

COMPLETE HOME RENOVATIONS

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HEALTH PRODUCTS

ATTENTION DIABETICS with Medicare. Get a FREE Talking Meter and diabetic supplies at NO COST, plus FREE home delivery! Best of all, this meter eliminates painful ﬁnger pricking! Call 888449-1321

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COMMUNICATION SERVICES

A FREE TELEPHONE SERVICE Get Your First Month Free. Bad Credit, Don’t Sweat It. No Deposits. No Credit Checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines Today Toll-Free 1866-884-7464.

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EDUCATION/TUTORING

AIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualiﬁed - Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM Helping Canadians repay debts, reduce or eliminate interest, regardless of your credit. Steady Income? You may qualify for instant help. Considering Bankruptcy? Call 1-877-220-3328 FREE Consultation Government Approved, BBB Member

ALL SHIFTS, F/T & P/T No experience necessary. Uniform and training provided. 1 free meal included daily.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

Blundell Centre @ Garden City

soneill@hierichmond.com

Star Fleet Trucking HIRING! DRIVERS, FARMERS, RANCHERS & RETIREES needed with 3/4 Ton or 1-Ton pickup trucks to deliver new travel trailers & ﬁfth wheels from US manufacturers to dealers throughout Canada. Free IRP plate for your truck and low insurance rates! Pref. commercial Lic. or 3 yrs towing exp. Top Pay! Call Craig 1-877-8904523 www.starﬂeettrucking.com

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MECHANIC Required A & D Blueberry Farm in Surrey is looking for a full-time, permanent, Mechanic for their Farm Machinery. Must have min. 2-3 yrs. exp. and/or Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic Trade Certiﬁcation. Duties: work on farm machinery such as tractors, berry trucks, farm vans, harvesters, etc. Wages $28/hr. Please e-mail resume to: avtarsumal@shaw.ca.

SANDWICH ARTISTS

SUBWAY. Call Param 604-244-7170

HOUSEKEEPER (F/T, P/T)

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

* 12% ROI – Paid Monthly •

Federally Regulated – Audited Annually • RRSP, RIFF, RESP, LIRA, etc. Eligible • Backed by the hard asset of Real Estate To ﬁnd out more contact: Jarome Lochkrin 778-388-9820 or email jarome@dominiongrand.com *Historical performance does not guarantee future returns. $500$ LOAN SERVICE, by phone, no credit refused, quick and easy, payable over 6 or 12 installments. Toll Free: 1-877-776-1660 www.moneyprovider.com. AVOID BANKRUPTCY - SAVE UP TO 70% Of Your Debt. One affordable monthly payment, interest free. For debt restructuring on YOUR terms, not your creditors. Call 1-866-690-3328 or see web site: www.4pillars.ca GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS will lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161. NEED A LOAN - BAD CREDIT? Has your credit prevented you from getting a loan? Buying a home or having your own business? We can help you get up to 1 million business or mortgage loan and up to 200K personal loan with interest rates starting at 2.9% APR. Bad credit ok. Apply now at: www.uncreditloans.com or call 1-866-269-6631

604-724-6373

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All work guaranteed!

604-209-8265 NEED HELP tweaking your home? Call us. We’ll show you what we do best: Walls. Tiles. Floors. Kitchens. Bathrooms. Closets. freshcoatapaint.ca 778-881-3866 NEW & REPAIR. Bath & KItch, ﬂrs, tiles, moulding, dry-wall, painting, plumbing, wiring. Job guaranteed. WCB ins. Patrick 778-863-7100.

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MISC SERVICES

GET RESULTS! Post a classiﬁed in a few easy clicks. Best value. Reach further, pay a fraction of the cost. www.communityclassiﬁeds.ca or 1-866-669-9222.

320

MOVING & STORAGE

AFFORDABLE MOVING Local & Long Distance

$45/Hr

From 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10 Ton Trucks Insured ~ Licenced ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

604-537-4140 SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

329 PAINTING & DECORATING A-TECH Services 604-230-3539 Running this ad for 7yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $269, 2 coats (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com MILANO PAINTING. Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Written Guar. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

332

PAVING/SEAL COATING

ALLAN Const. & Asphalt. Brick, conc, drainage, found. & membrane repair. 604-618-2304; 820-2187.

338

PLUMBING

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas ﬁtter. Aman: 778-895-2005 1ST CALL Plumbing, heating, gas, licensed, insured, bonded. Local, Prompt and Prof. 604-868-7062

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

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CONCRETE & PLACING

#1 Rooﬁng Company in BC

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

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ELECTRICAL

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

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PET SERVICES

WHOLESALE PET GROOMING, Supplies and Equipment WWW.HSAPETSUPPLIES.COM Sharpening & Repair Service.

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PETS

AMERICAN PITT BULL puppies. 1 F, 4 M. 1st shots, vet checked. Born Dec. 16. $600. 604-729-8549 BERNESE Mountain Dog Puppies. Vet checked & ready for good homes.$850.Langley.778-241-5504 CANE CORSO puppies, 13 weeks, shots, dewormed, vet checked, ready to go. $1500. 604-825-5124 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 856-4866 CHIHUAHUAS PUPPIES, 2 months old with ﬁrst shots. 3 short hair and 1 long hair. Call 604-750-0433

CHINSE SHAR PEI pups. House raised. Well socialized. Vet chek’d., shots. Avail. now. 604814-0038 CKC reg p/b lab puppies for sale! M/F, chocolate & yellow. $650. Family raised, vet check, 1st shots, deworming, reg. papers & microchip. Your new best friend is ready to go Feb 3. 604-595-2956 DOBERMAN Excel temp, pure bred unreg., dew claws, tails, first shots M$1000 F$900 (604)814-3141 Golden Retriever puppies born Nov. 23, third generation of healthy puppies, home raised in a canine 4H obedience family & well played with, ready to go, c/w first shots & deworming, $650. Mission 604820-4827. MALTESE PUPS: 2 males, Incl 1st shots, vet checked, dewormed, dep will hold. $800. firm 604-464-5077. MINI SCHNAUZER pups, 1st shots, dewormed, tails docked vet ✓ $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 PRESA CANARIO 3 mo. old fem., dog, vet ✔, all shots, great temperament, great guard dog. Maple Ridge, $600. 604-880-2608. PRESA CARNIO MASTIFF X, 10 week old F, 1st shots & dewormed $400 to family home 604-857-4748 SHIH TZU CROSS puppies, family raised. vet ✔ & 1st shots. Avail. late Jan. $500 + 604-746-9332

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 518

BUILDING SUPPLIES

BUILDING SALE... “ROCK BOTTOM PRICES!” 25x30 $6200. 30x40 $9850. 32x60 $15,600. 32x80 $19,600. 35x60 $17,500. 40x70 $18,890. 40x100 $26,800. 46x140 $46,800. OTHERS. Doors optional. Pioneer MANUFACTURERS DIRECT 1-800-668-5422. STEEL BUILDINGS PRICED TO CLEAR - Incredible end-of-season factory discounts on various models/sizes. Plus FREE DELIVERY to most areas. CALL FOR CLEARANCE QUOTE AND BROCHURE 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.

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Over 35 Years in Business Call now & we pay 1/2 the HST

604-588-0833 SALES@PATTARGROUP.COM

WWW.PATTARGROUP.COM All kinds of re-rooﬁng & repairs. Free est. Reasonable rates. (604)961-7505, 278-0375

356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

RECYCLE-IT! #1 EARTH FRIENDLY JUNK REMOVAL

604.587.5865

www.recycle-it-now.com

FURNITURE

GLASS TOP table 5’ x 3’ on wicker woven ebony base & 4 woven banana leaf chairs $750; Dresser 6 drawers, black, oriental decor. 51’lx32’hx21’d $450. 604-232-1140

559 All types of Rooﬁng

JASON’S ROOFING PLACING & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 32 Years Exp. Free Estimates.

PETS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 560

RENTALS

MISC. FOR SALE

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SEND FLOWERS to your Valentine! Starting at just $19.99. Go to www.proﬂowers.com/Cherish to receive an extra 20% off your order or Call 1-888-587-0771. WINE OF the Month Club. Send the gift of wine all year long! 2 Bottles each month from award-winning wineries around the world. Call 888-751-6215 and get FREE SHIPPING!

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MEDICAL SUPPLIES

CAN’T GET UP YOUR Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift. Call 1-866-981-6591.

560

MISC. FOR SALE

100% Guaranteed Omaha Steaks SAVE 64% on the Family Value Collection. NOW ONLY $49.99 Plus 3 FREE GIFTS & right-to-the-door delivery in a reusable cooler, ORDER Today. 1-888-702-4489 mention code 45069SVD or www.OmahaSteaks.com/family23 CAN’T Get Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-981-5991. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com

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

MISC. WANTED

Call 604-830-4002 or 604-830-8246 Visit our website: www.aptrentals.net

REAL ESTATE 603

Richmond

Ocean Residences 11671 7th Avenue

ACREAGE

Condo-like bldg with great views a must see. Modern living, beaut grounds incl’d ponds & fountains. Close to Steveston and markets; Many stes with ocean views. Indoor/outdoor pkg, lockers, party rm, ﬁtness rm, sauna, outdoor pool, games rm, social rm, BBQ Area. Bach, 1 & 2 bdrm stes from $800.

Own 20 Acres $129/mo. $13,900 Near Growing El Paso, Texas (safest city in America!) Low down, no credit checks, owner ﬁnancing. Free Map/Pictures. 866-254-7755 www.sunsetranches.com.

609

APARTMENT/CONDOS

RICHMOND PENTHOUSE #1801 - 8288 Lansdowne Rd “Versante” - $579,000 OPEN HOUSE Sat. Jan 15 & 22nd 2 - 4 p.m. 270 degree views as far as you can see! From N.Shore mtns to Mt Baker & sunrise to sunset! View from every room. NE 1063 sq.ft. 2 Bdrms with maximum privacy, 2 full bathrms & den. Corner P/house. 9’ ceilings, granite counters, s/s appl’s, gas stove, laminate ﬂrs. 2 side x side parking. Across from Lansdown Ctr, Kwantlen University, Canada Line station, restaurant district. Guest suite, media rm, rec rm. Contact Ann Lok 604-767-0959 Sutton Group West Coast Rlty #301 - 1508 W. Broadway, Vancouver

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HOMES WANTED WE BUY HOUSES

For more info & viewing call

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

736

HOMES FOR RENT

Brand new Executive Home self contained/coach house two bedrooms, six appliances (Miele) Modern design open kitchen with spaces ﬂoor plan, $ 1300 includes Hydro, internet & cable tv. Lease & references, call 604-649-8909 for viewing NORTH RICHMOND. Whole house, upper 2 bdrm + loft, 1 bdrm bsmt suite. Large yard. Avail. Feb. 1. $1900/mo. Call 604-278-4457. Richmond. Exec. newer 3 bdrm upper w/pri. 1 bdrm ste dwn. lam ﬂr. f/p. den. 8 appls. patio, garage. N/P. Immed. $2595. 604-833-2103.

Older Home? Damaged Home? Need Repairs? Behind on Payments? Quick CASH! Call Us First! 604.626.9647

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RICHMOND

I am a private Coin Collector. I’d like to buy your Coins and Collections. Pls call Chad 604-377-5748

S. SURREY 1894 165 A St.

New Reno’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.

LOTS

ARIZONA BUILDING LOTS FULL ACRES AND MORE! Guaranteed Owner Financing. No Credit check. $0 down - 0 interest. Starting @ just $99/mo. USD. Close to Tucson’s Intl. Airport. Hear free recording at 800-631-8164 Code 4001 or visit www.sunsiteslandrush.com.

BIG WHITE LUXURY CONDO. Ski in/out. Sleeps 9. Ph 250-212-8587 Or visit www.skibigwhiteresort.com

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639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES Land of Orchards, Vineyards & Tides in Nova Scotia’s beautiful Annapolis Valley. Live! Work! Bring Business! Free Brochure - Website: www.kingsrda.ca Email: mmacdonald@kingsrda.ca Toll-free: 1-888-865-4647.

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

RENTALS 706

604-351-7487

APARTMENT/CONDO

REVIEW

SUITES, LOWER

4TH/GRANVILLE, G/L 2 bdrm, pri entry. $850 incl heat & hydro (no lndry). NP/NS. Suit single (couple rent neg). Ref’s. 604-244-7862 MCLENNAN AVE 2 Bdrm,1 livn, sep big kitch suite sep ent with 6 Appl. NS/NP Clean, Quiet & bkyard. Easy access to Hwys- bus/skytr. $999 incl Utlty/wireless internet. 604-214-7784 RICHMOND, #2/Francis. 1 bdrm, new home, sep ent. $675 incl utils/cable/net. Share w/d. 1 prkg, Feb 1. 604-272-5603, 657-0242. RICHMOND. #2/Francis. Detached cottage. Suit single. np/ns. $750/mo incls utils. Now. 604-277-6333 RICHMOND, Garden City & Saunders, 1 bdrm ste in new house, $825 incl utils NS/NP. Avail now. 604-447-3757, 778-708-3299 RICHMOND, Shell/Cambie. 2 bdrm bsmt suite. Avail immed. $800/mo. incl utils. N/S. N/P. 778-999-1875. RICHMOND Shell/Williams. 1 bdrm $795. New home, sep ent. incl util. now. Refs, NS/NP. 778-708-5971. STEVESTON 1 BR g/l, sep ent, f/p, sh ldry Suit prof/student. Nr bus. N/S. Pet ok $875+util 604-992-0602

RICHMOND, 7340 Moffatt Rd. Beautiful 2/bdrm apt. top ﬂoor, 2 large decks, f/p, 6/appli, insuite laundry. Pool, sauna, exerc room. Cl to shopping & Canada line. N/P, N/S. $1590/mo. 604-764-8018.

the richmond

RECREATION

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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

www.dannyevans.ca

CLEANING SERVICES

Best House CLEANERS. Trusted & reliable. Filipino owned & operated, lic. Prof. touch. Cleaning supplies prov’d. Daisy 604-727-2955 CAROLINE’S CLEANING Honest, bonded, Mother & daughter Non-toxic products. 778-233-7712

FREE ESTIMATES Joe 604-250-5481

$30 / PER HOUR - ABE MOVING *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020 ABBA MOVERS & DEL. Res/com 1-4 ton truck, 1 man $35/hr, 2 men from $45. Honest, bsmt clean up. 25 yrs of experience-604 506-7576

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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21 Years Serving Rmd. Residential & Commercial Clean Courteous Service

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Interior / Exterior repairs, kitchens, bathrooms, suites upgraded. Carpentry, plumbing, electrical & tiling.

RUBBISH REMOVAL #1 AAA Rubbish Removal

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

604-777-5046

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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GUTTER CLEANING

NEED CASH TODAY? ✓ Do you Own a Car? ✓ Borrow up to $20000.00 ✓ No Credit Checks! ✓ Cash same day, local ofﬁce www.REALCARCASH.com

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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PETS

RENTALS: These listings cover all types of rentals from apartments, condos, office space, houseboats and vacation homes. So if you’re in the market to rent, or looking for a roommate, start here. Call bcclassified.com 604.575.5555

OF PET THE WEEK

“DAISY” NEEDS A GOOD HOME WITH YOU!

“Daisy” ID 207601 SF, Juvenile, American Daisy is a beautiful young bunny that has been well socialized. She loves people just sitting with her and grooming her, she’ll even come over to be pet. Friendly and easy-going this girl would thrive in a home with children who will look after her feeding and exercise, she even hops up to you to say hi! Come by and see her today!

TO ADOPT CALL 604-277-3100

SPCA Thriftmart 5400 MINORU BLVD • 604-276-2477

5431 NO. 3 RD. 604-276-2254

PROUD TO SUPPORT THE LOCAL SPCA

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Lead Shark proud of his team’s progress Steveston-London coach Mike Stoneburgh believes Sharks’ latest success will help galvanize the players by Don Fennell Sports Editor They didn’t win the boys’ title at the longeststanding Richmond high school basketball tournament last weekend. But the Steveston-London Sharks, which along with the school’s senior girls’ team hosted what is now known as the Bob Carkner Memorial Basketball Classic (originally the Steveston Purple and Gold), showed enough to reach the ﬁnal (losing to city rival Hugh Boyd Trojans 71-46) and gain some further respect along the way.

Don Fennell photo Steveston-London coach Mike Stoneburgh offers some advice to Shark Ivan Mena.

“I was proud of my team and have been all year,” said Sharks’ coach Mike Stoneburgh. But he was elated with the “big step” forward made by his team defensively. And he believes their success will help galvanize the players, and that will pay off later in the season. “I was pleased with the communication on the court, and that we never stopped running and gunning,” Stoneburgh said. Grade 11 forward Andrew Huang was a force down low for the Sharks and helped open

up some outside shots. Grade 12 forward Bix Deng was a rebounding machine, averaging 12.6 rebounds a game and leading the tournament in that category. He also pulled down 18 boards against Hugh Boyd. Robert Liu and Kyle Wang also provided StevestonLondon with some good minutes and big points off the bench. “We needed (to play) that game against Boyd (No. 10-ranked provincially at the double A level) because they are a good team,” Stoneburgh said. “That gave us a lot to work on. You al-

ways learn more from a loss.” There is still just under a month until the Richmond league playoffs, but Stoneburgh said the Sharks are “where we want to be. “ “(But) that was our toughest game since our home-opener when we played West Point Grey Academy which was ranked No. 1 in single A,” he said. Steveston-London stayed close to Hugh Boyd for most of the opening half. But Stoneburgh said the nervousness of an inexperienced team with only

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