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Judaica collection Expands Librarian Shelley Civkin with two of the latest additions to the Ben and Esther Judaica Collection at Richmond Public Library. The library has received a donation of 200 new children’s books to the collection. See story, page 9. Martin van den Hemel photo

Not all intersections equal for cyclists Most dangerous intersection at No. 2 Road and Westminster, according to ICBC by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter If you’re a cyclist, there are some local intersections that deserve a little extra pedaling precaution.

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Between 2005 and 2009, there were 291 crashes involving cyclists in Richmond, according to statistics provided by the Insurance Corporation of B.C. And in those crashes, there were were a total of 306 injuries, including two fatalities. In that five-year span, the most dangerous intersection was at No. 2 Road and Westminster Highway, near the foot of the No. 2 Road bridge near the Richmond Olympic Oval. It registered nine crashes. In second place was the intersection of Gilbert and Granville Avenue, with eight crashes. Tied for third were three intersections: • Blundell and Garden City roads;

• Granville Avenue and Minoru Boulevard; • Garden City Road and Westminster Highway. So what’s a cyclist to do to avoid being victimized? ICBC advises that cyclists follow a few simple steps. Cyclists need to lighten and brighten up, especially during the dark days of winter. Bicycles can be hard for other road users to spot in the mix of busy traffic, and during gloomy rainy weather. Bright reflective clothing is the best advice for riders, while bicycles must be equipped with lights vis-

ible at night from 150 metres. A rear red light and reflector are also must-haves. Cyclists are also required by law to wear helmets. They can prevent up to 85 per cent of serious injuries. When cycling out of an intersection, driveway or lane, cyclists should remember to stop and look in all directions. The majority of all children’s cycling crashes, according to ICBC, are caused by a child riding out onto a roadway without looking. Cyclists should also ride defensively by thinking and looking well ahead. When a bicycle and motor vehicle collide, it’s usually the cyclists that’s worse off.

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Couple ooze passion for Argentine tango Bobbi and Patricia Lusic offer beginner dance classes starting Monday

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ancing has never been more popular, with shows like Dancing with the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance routinely topping the TV ratings charts. And when it comes to the favourite of favourites, three Argentine tangos were picked by viewers as among the top 10 all-time favourite dances from all the previous seasons of Dancing with the Stars. Starting this Monday, Richmond residents will get a chance to sample the spicy dance once referred to as the vertical expression of a horizontal desire, but has since evolved into a respectful dance appropriate for all ages. “Richmond is a community with rich cultural diversity and artistic activity, including a wide variety of dance, yet Richmond residents have not had the opportunity to experience authentic Argentine tango without leaving their community,” said Bobbi Lusic, who together with his wife Patricia, own Portal a Tango Dance Entertainment. Bobbi said that Rich-

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Hana Benveniste photo The husband-and-wife team of Bobbi and Patricia Lusic are offering to supply a little heat during the cold winter through some spicy Argentine tango lessons for Richmond residents starting Monday.

mond is a large dance community, and a number of local people travel to the couple’s locations in Surrey/White Rock and Vancouver for lessons. “We just figured it’s a good time to start a Richmond tango community.” While he and his wife have been dancing all their lives, Bobbi started out with ballet and ethnic and folk dances as a

youngster before falling in love with Argentine tango in 1999. Beginners need not feel insecure, he said. “With Argentine tango, if you can walk, you can tango,” he said. “We do break down the technique and the principles of tango so everyone at the beginner level can pick it up and take it as far as they want.”

They will be offering beginner lessons every Monday, starting Jan. 24 from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. at Colours of Dance Academy, 1018-2560 Shell Rd. Following the lesson is a practica, where students can practise what they are learning. The season ends with the final lesson on April 11 and then resumes in May. “Although they say it

takes two to tango, you don’t need a partner to learn Argentine tango with us,” Patricia Lusic said. “We use a number of methods to ensure every student has a rich dance experience.” Bobbi and Patricia have been teaching Argentine tango in the Lower Mainland since 2005. For more info, call 778773-9904.

City, district earn global eco kudos by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter The Richmond School District and City of Richmond were recognized for the eco-conscious initiatives they’ve implemented at the World Eco-Safety Assembly in Cambodia early last month. The City of Richmond was one of only three cities to be designated an International Eco-Safety Demonstrative City. School trustee Chak Au, who accepted the award at the request of Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie, delivered a presentation on ecological crisis and international cooperation in early warning systems during the assembly, held from Dec. 2 to 4 in Phnom Penh. “The directors of IESCO have been watching Richmond with great interest since 2006, when they had a tour of the city at the UN-HABITAT World Urban Forum in Vancouver,” Au said. “They were impressed that about 50 per cent

of Richmond is kept and protected as farmland, parks, environmental reserves and other open space, which is quite rare in a modern city, and felt that it should be encouraged to keep it that way.” Richmond scored very high in the selection criteria of leadership, innovation, participation and impact, but Au said the city stood out because of citizen leadership and participation, namely the Garden City Lands Coalition and the Richmond Food Security Task Force. The Richmond School District won an award for the Best Practices for Environmental Education. “(T)he selection committee recognized the board for its leadership in adopting the environmental stewardship policy in 1998 and leading the province to form a sustainability secretariat and develop a full spectrum of learning resources on environmental studies,” Au said. “(The assembly) commended the board’s policy of not purchasing any fuels that have been aug-

Richmond Food Security Task Force’s Arzeena Hamir and school trustee Chak Au with the plaque the city and school district received from the World Eco-Safety Assembly in December.

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The Insurance Council of B.C. has fined a local insurance agent $1,000 and assessed a nearly equal amount of investigative costs after the agent improperly disposed of confidential insurance information in the recycling bin. Gilbert Gowl-Chuen Yeung must pay a total of $2,031.25 by March 21, 2011 in order to avoid having his licence suspended in connection with the incident in late 2009. According to documents posted on the council’s website, a municipal recycling depot contacted the Insurance Corporation of B.C. on Dec. 24, 2009 after finding a bag with ICBC documents that had been dumped in a recycling bin at a Richmond residential complex. Inside the bag were 409 pages of information—from vehicle registrations to copies of customer identification to credit card slips and banking information—relating to 196 ICBC customers. During a hearing, Yeung claimed that it was a simple mixup that led to the documents being mistakenly dumped in the recycling bin. Yeung said that in December of 2008, after the sale of the insurance agency where he’d been working, he gathered documents, mainly insurance autoplan records, to bring to his local condo. A month later, while cleaning his apartment, he filled four garbage bags, two which contained clothes he intended to drop off at his mother’s place, one with personal documents he intended to recycle, and the fourth with the insurance documents he’d planned to shred. But he mistakenly placed the insurance documents in the recycling bin, and didn’t realize the mix-up until later that same day when he arrived at work where he’d planned to shred them. Yeung told the council that he called his wife at home to check for documents in the recycling bin, and when that turned up nothing, he contacted the recycling depot. He claims the recycling depot said his records could not be retrieved. Meanwhile, the insurance council continued to investigate and tried to trace the origin of the records, which eventually led to Yeung. Yeung remained unaware the documents had been found until a client contacted him in January of 2010. According to the council’s decision, “there have not been any reported privacy or identity related issues arising out of the document disposal.”

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Library expands Judaica Collection with 200 new kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; books

Martin van den Hemel photo Shelley Civkin with some of the additions to the libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ben and Esther Dayson Judaica Collection.

The Ben and Esther Dayson Charitable Foundation has done it again. Its recent donation of $5,000 to Richmond Public Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ben and Esther Dayson Judaica Collection has enabled the library to buy more than 200 new Jewish childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s books. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Dayson family has been extremely generous to Richmond Public Library and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re very grateful for their ongoing support,â&#x20AC;? said library communications ofďŹ cer Shelley Civkin. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With their recent donation we purchased a wide variety of kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; books for all ages, from toddlers to teens. There are picture books about the Jewish holidays, books about the Holocaust, Jewish folktales, biographies, fiction for kids

and teens and lots more.â&#x20AC;? Ben and Esther Dayson donated most of their personal Judaica book collection to Library in 2004, as well as $50,000 to the Richmond Public Library Endowment fund in the Vancouver Foundation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Their goal was simple but profound: to encourage education and learning and also promote cross-cultural understanding,â&#x20AC;? said Civkin. Some of the new kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; titles include: Jewish Comedy Stars; The Bat-Chen Diaries; Guardian Angel House; Feivelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Flying Horses; The Wedding That Saved a Town; The Adventures of Rabbi Harvey: A Graphic Novel of Jewish Wisdom and Wit in the Wild West; The Memory Coat; A is for Abraham: A Jewish Family Alphabet,

and lots more. The library purchased multiple copies of many of the titles. For easier accessibility and to encourage borrowing, the new Dayson kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; books will be interďŹ led in the Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Place section of the Library on the main ďŹ&#x201A;oor. Everyone is welcome to borrow books from this collectionâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;just bring your library card. If

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opinion In Canada, we care for the dying

t the risk of eliciting claims of cultural insensitivity, we suggest Canada finally begin aggressively promoting a meltingpot mentality to offer a balance to the shaky foundation of multiculturalism.

The umpteenth example of archaic customs and beliefs having a potential impact on common sense in Canada can be found at 2688 West Mall, a luxury high-rise on the grounds of the University of B.C. in Vancouver. Eighty per cent of residents are Asian. Many have paid $1 million or more for their units. When they heard of plans for a hospice to be built next door, dozens of the Asian residents protested, citing as it being a “cultural taboo” in China to live close to dying people. Perhaps protest organizer Janet Fan and her wealthy Asian neighbours have far too much money to bother integrating with Canadians. Some immigrant communities tend to remain isolated in distinct enclaves, and are not aware that Canadian culture does not allow for ridiculous superstition to trump the care of the terminally ill. Perhaps because there is such a fear of speaking out against lamentable customs and traditions brought to Canada, we never stop shaking our heads and (silently) disagreeing when yet another custom flies in the face of Canadian common sense, if not the culture. Fan told The Globe and Mail her concerns are “all about cultural sensitivity. “We came here as new immigrants with our own belief system. And, in our beliefs, it is impossible for us to have dying people in our backyard,” she said. That may be the case in China. But in Canada, our belief system involves caring for the dying in a dignified way, bereft of discrimination. —Kamloops This Week

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uch of my time spent as a food security coordinator is organizing workshops and training sessions for people who want to learn skills like gardening and food preservation. Often, publicizing the workshops is difficult. Apparently, not everyone in Richmond reads this column (big wink). In December, the Richmond Food Security Society got some fabulous news. Vancouver Coastal Health approved funding to hold a conference on food issues in Richmond.

So, while everyone was enjoying their holiday preparations, I was madly booking speakers and arranging venues. And then, some amazing news fell into my lap. The B.C. Association of Farmer’s Markets had chosen Richmond to hold its annual general meeting and was holding it the same weekend we had chosen for ours. After a few initial inquiries it was decided we would co-host a conference, pooling our resources, and make an even bigger splash. Working Together to Strengthen our Local Food System will be held the weekend of March 11-13 at the Steveston Community Centre. Delegates from across the province will be attending and Richmond will be able to showcase all the work it has done to support food, markets, and agriculture. I love collaborating with other groups of people, especially when they offer to handle details like registration and promotion. I can now concentrate on developing some really innovative sessions. I have asked a young man named Curtis Stone to give a full day workshop

Since losing Tai On Farms, I think we have pent up demand for locallygrown vegetables that is currently not being met.

on a technique called SPIN Farming, which stands for Small Plot Intensive. Curtis was able to make $20,000 in his first year of farming on less than half an acre. SPIN farming is very intensive vegetable growing and other farmers who have used this technique, which was developed in Saskatoon of all places, have made up to $3 per square foot. Potentially, Curtis could be making $60,000. Aside from the potential income generation this could provide, I’m excited about this session for two reasons. First, there is huge demand. I only advertised the session once on an on-line forum for urban farmers and the session filled up in 24 hours.

Curtis was kind enough to provide a second session on Sunday so we now have some more spaces that we can fill. In addition, the potential for this technique to take off in Richmond is huge. Many backyards are large enough where this kind of farming can take place. We also have more than 200 farms under two acres in size in our city. Since losing Tai On Farms, I think we have pent up demand for locally-grown vegetables that is currently not being met. On that note, I’d like to send a special invitation to land owners along No. 4 Road to attend this session. The cost is $100 but subsidies are available for those who need financial assistance. And, to my good friend Roland Hoegler. I will personally pay for your ticket if you agree to come to this session. But you have to stay for the whole day. Come with an open mind. Great things can happen in small spaces. Arzeena Hamir is coordinator of the Richmond Food Security Society. Reach her at arzeenahamir@shaw.ca.

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letters Why Joe Peschisolido is a Liberal Editor: I would like to respond to Linda Cooperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s letter to the editor (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Liberals canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t win with Jumpinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Joe,â&#x20AC;? Letters, Jan. 20). As you know, both myself and Alice Wong ran for the Canadian Alliance Party in the 2000 federal election. I ran here in Richmond while Ms. Wong was the candidate in her then home-riding of Vancouver Kingsway. The federal Conservative Party did not exist at that time. As the process of political realignment occurred, which eliminated from the federal political scene the Canadian Alliance Party and the Progressive Conservative Party and created the new Conservative Party of Canada, myself and Ms. Wong made different political choices. I left the Canadian Alliance Party to join the federal Liberal Party of Canada while Ms. Wong left the Canadian

ďŹ le photo Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff and Richmond Liberal candidate Joe Peschisolido.

Alliance Party to join the Conservative Party of Canada. In choosing between the federal Liberal Party and the Conservative Party of Canada, I believe that the federal Liberal Party is the better choice to: create jobs; eliminate the deďŹ cit; improve our pension, education and health care system in a ďŹ scally prudent manner; combat climate change and deal with the issues of poverty and affordable housing in a compassion-

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sense of relating to stimuli in a way that enables their abilities to survive. Understanding the primacy of the formative periods of the lives of children and the experience of mothers during pregnancy is how we can create a better society. For Harper to consider that there are right and wrong situations for the implementations of capital punishment is absolutely absurd and is not very different from the divisive eugenics that had much influence and manipulation during the early 20th century. These right and wrong situations Harper speaks of are actually more of our own created conditions than we think. They become the best means of addressing criminal behaviour because we have created a society that is unable to be responsible for its own directions and actions. When children are born, they adopt a society and a

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community The Year of the Rabbit approaches The Year of the Rabbit kicks off on Feb. 3. The Chinese Lunar New Year is a 15-day celebration starting from the ﬁrst day of the ﬁrst lunar month. It is an important festival for the Chinese, and people return home on the eve of the Lunar New Year to attend large family gatherings. Richmond Chinese Community Society will share this annual event with the whole community on Saturday, Feb. 5 at Richmond Centre. In the spirit of the Lunar New Year, which brings about family reunions and charitable love, this year’s celebration will include a variety of multicultural performances. The society will also invite other community organizations to host exhibition booths. The opening ceremony will start at 12:30 p.m. on Feb. 5 with performances following to 5:15 p.m. Richmond Chinese Community Society is also holding a Lunar New Year celebration on Feb. 12 at Lansdowne Centre from 12:30 to 5 p.m. For more information, call 604-270-7222.

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Saturday, January 22, 2011

Drop, Cover and Hold On

Take part in the largest earthquake drill in Canadian history City of Richmond employees will join hundreds of thousands of British Columbians to practice their Drop, Cover and Hold On during a simulated earthquake drill at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, January 26. This is the largest earthquake drill in Canadian history! If you haven’t already signed up to participate, it is not too late to visit www.ShakeOutBC.ca. “Drop, Cover and Hold On saves lives and reduces injuries. Speaking from experience, when caught off guard, people may not remember what to do in an earthquake,” says Kim Decker, communications ofﬁcer at the City of Richmond. “I was making lunch at a friend’s home in the heart of San Diego when the 7.2-magnitude earthquake of April 4, 2010 shook me, the cupboards and everything else in the house. “I’m emergency trained, so looking back, I was surprised it took me several seconds to realize I was experiencing a substantial earthquake, and a few more seconds to think about how to brace myself safely. Cutting vegetables in front of a window, surrounded by cupboards full of dishes

and glassware wasn’t safe.” The purpose of the ShakeOutBC drill is simple—to promote earthquake awareness and emergency preparedness. The drill is two minutes long and will serve to remind people of one of the most important and simple actions they can do to protect themselves during an earthquake event. During the drill, participants will be asked to follow the internationally recognized Drop, Cover and Hold On protocol, for up to two minutes: drop to the ground (before the earthquake drops you); take cover by getting under a sturdy desk or table, and hold on to it until the shaking stops. The City of Richmond is participating in this exercise as part of its ongoing emergency preparedness programs. City employees at different facilities and off-site will participate only if safe and appropriate. To join the masses and sign up, visit www.ShakeOutBC.ca. For more information on what to do in an earthquake, or how the City is prepared for an earthquake, visit www.richmond. ca and type earthquake in the search ﬁeld.

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Drop, Cover and Hold On

Hold your own earthquake drill The following drill guidelines are designed for schools and using the general earthquake response of Drop, Cover, and Hold On (www.dropcoverholdon. org) as its foundation. Jan. 26 is the 1st Annual ShakeOut BC wide earthquake drill, we are asking schools to join us in the basic earthquake drill – Drop to the ground, Cover (under a sturdy table or desk), and Hold On (to legs of desk until shaking stops) and count the duration of the earthquake and once it stops count to 60 for safety. Workplaces can also adapt these steps into their own drills. BEFORE the Drill 1. Register your school at www.ShakeOutBC.ca as an ofﬁcial participant in the Great British Columbia ShakeOut (ShakeOut BC). 2. Instruct your teachers in how to lead their classes in the drill. 3. Encourage students’ families to register to participate in the ShakeOut as individuals at www.ShakeOutBC.ca so they can be counted in the drill and learn more about emergency prepardness. 4. (Optional) Download realistic sound effects and safety information to play during your drill by downloading recordings from www.shakeoutbc.ca/drill/ broadcast/. DURING the Drill 1. Via the public announcement (PA) system, alarms, or verbal direction (in the event of a real earthquake your signal will be the beginning of shaking itself): Announce that the earthquake drill has begun and instruct staff and students to Drop, Cover, and Hold On or play the audio recording on your PA or classroom computers. Count seconds out loud for the duration of the quake. This will help keep students focused and calm and will allow you to identify how long the earthquake lasts. The longer it lasts, the more cautious everyone will need to be. When the shaking stops (or when the all clear

sounds) count to 60. Suggest that while under a sturdy desk or table, students and teachers look around at what might fall on them in a real earthquake. These should be secured or moved after the drill. 2. If not using the audio recording, then after at least one minute, announce that the shaking is over. 3. Have teachers, students and staff follow school evacuation procedures according to the school disaster plan. (Evacuation may not be automatic after an earthquake). 4. If an aftershock occurs while exiting Drop, Cover, and Hold On until the shaking stops. Crouch rather than dropping to knees to avoid injury from debris. 5. Take your classroom Student List and your Emergency Grab & Go Bag. Make sure these stay with the person actually escorting the class to the Safe Meeting Place. 6. Use the BUDDY SYSTEM. Classes should exit in pairs with one teacher in front and one in the back. Take a few seconds to check brieﬂy with neighbouring teachers to see if they are in need. Escort your class(es) to their designated Safe Meeting Place. Use suggested evacuation routes or an alternate route if yours is blocked or unsafe. Use 4 Evacuation Rules – Don’t Talk! Don’t Push! Don’t Run! Don’t turn back! Check that exit routes are clear. Move directly away from the building when exiting. Students should cover their heads with their bag or book. Do NOT use any elevators. AFTER the Drill 1. Debrief together. Ask for feedback on the reaction of students, on how the drill went and any concerns. Drills are meant to suggest ways to improve. 2. Review your School Disaster Preparedness Plan and schedule your next earthquake drill. It is recommended that three (3) earthquake drills be held each school year (in addition and separate from ﬁre drills). 3. Discuss what might be different if this was a real earthquake rather than just a drill. Brainstorm ideas on how schools may need to deal with these issues.

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Saturday, January 22, 2011

STYLERX THE RICHMOND REVIEW’S PRESCRIPTION FOR STYLE

A New Year Means a New Outlook BY ELYSHA LOW hen the New Year begins, I always reflect back on the year that has passed and think about what worked well and what could be improved upon to get closer to reaching ultimate happiness (the day will come when I can do everything from my cozy bed). Every year I get a little bit wiser and come a little bit closer to prescribing the perfect style prescription for myself. Below are my goals or “guiding principles” that I will try to abide by for this year when selecting and shopping for my style (indulgent) needs.

Purchase more beneficial, natural beauty and health products to help me relax and de-stress. I’ve been lucky to experience spa treatments such as facials, pedicures, and massages, but even though I worry, A LOT, I’m too cheap or too lazy to go more often. However, I can’t get the fresh and warm smell of spas out of my head (or nose) and one thing I wouldn’t mind splurging on is the pleasant scent of an essential oil diffuser, for my home

or car. Saje Natural Wellness carries a fantastic cheerful scent called Liquid Sunshine Diffuser Blend (sunshine in the form of liquid, yes please, $15.95 for 12 mL) and also a Car Scenter Diffuser (haha, scenter/centre, $16.95) to diffuse the road rage. Whenever I get headaches, I hate to take pills, but now I’m going to roll on some Stress Release Natures Remedy Roll On ($23.95 for 9 mL from Saje). Everything from Saje is 100% all natural so it has a natural, more herb smell and I don’t have to worry about chemicals. I’m not a fan of those super strong fruit smells anyway. Buy only things that I absolutely love, even if they’re basics. I breezed through “The ELLEments of Personal Style” by Joe Zee and Maggie Bullock ($37.50 from Chapters. ca) and was so inspired by all these women even if their taste wasn’t my own. Everything in their home to their wardrobe was so personal to them and I found that even something so basic, such as makeup brushes or storage containers, revealed their personal style. This one will be hard for me since I’m so indecisive, but I am going to trust my gut feeling – regardless if it’s a bargain deal! – and I’ll either love it or leave it. I haven’t had a chance to look at “Harper’s Bazaar Fashion: Your Guide to Personal Style”, but I also love “The Lucky Guide to Mastering Any Style”.

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Buy more quality, less quantity. After moving from a large house to a small condo, I’ve found that I have so much stuff and really, I don’t need half of it. I want to live a more European lifestyle where they have modest homes, but are filled with amazingly beautiful objects. This also applies to my wardrobe. When I find that I buy things that I absolutely adore, I love it for that many more seasons and don’t really need or want to buy

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STYLERX THE RICHMOND REVIEW’S PRESCRIPTION FOR STYLE anything new. The Europeans live for travel and cuisine, but throw an impeccable sense of style on the side. Buy more fun, but signature accessories.

This Marc by Marc Jacobs Ozzie Square Baby Aidan style is sold out, but Holt Renfrew and Aritzia carry many other great styles. Also, online retailers such as Nordstrom now ship to Canada.

Again, this is going to be very difficult to carefully select, but I will be so much happier to have fantastic pieces that I always get compliments on. A friend of mine always buys a piece of jewellery when she is on vacation. This is how she can splurge on some quality that she loves and can connect it to a great memory. I’ve also heard of scarves or small pouches for makeup or coins as other functional, but beautiful souvenir tokens. I recently held back from buying a cheaper, trendier type bag and saved up for a Marc by Marc Jacobs mushroom ostrich-texture bag. I’m so glad that I chose this neutral (not so fun), but textured (more fun) bag because I know I’ll love it for a lot longer and it goes with everything (but stands out from black). Plus, I can always pair it with leopard flats to make it very fun! And since it’s almost “designer”, I feel that much more luxurious carrying it around.

Elysha Low is a personal and fashion stylist at www.elyshalow.ca. She writes the monthly on style and fashion in the The Richmond Review. Contact her at stylerx@live.ca.

Perhaps, some of you have already perfected your shopping restraint, but I hope these guidelines give you some ideas to save money, make wiser decisions, or make you happier! And let’s hope I’ll stay on target!

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Saturday, January 22, 2011

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sports

SPORTS EDITOR: Don Fennell Phone: 604 247 3732 E-mail: sports@richmondreview.com

Skaters shine on national stage

Title contender

Connaught’s Mitchell Gordon becomes novice men’s champion by Don Fennell

Boaz Joseph photo Kristy Lewis of the Richmond Curling Club hopes to still be in contention for the Scotties B.C. Women’s Curling Championship when the ﬁnal is played Sunday at the Cloverdale Curling Club. She entered play Friday sporting a 5-3 record.

Archambault brings artistry to ice Richmond skater overcomes injuries to place 12th at junior nationals At six foot three, Dylan Archambault is taller than your average skater. It’s both a blessing and a curse. The height he gets with his triple jumps is amazing, but the strength it takes to rotate his body for three revolutions is exhausting resulting in more than an average amount of injuries. In the year prior to the 2010 nationals he sustained two serious ankle sprains, one while skating at the Mariposa Skating Club in Barrie, Ont. The third sprain which accompanied a torn Achilles tendon was suffered two days before he was to skate at the B.C. qualifying sectional competition which resulted in him not being able to compete at all last year. “I was deﬁnitely at a crossroads with skating. I was 18 at the time and concerned about how many more injuries I could sustain,” said the 19-year-old Archambault, a lifelong Richmondite. “ At the end of the day I just couldn’t stay off the ice so I bought a new pair of skates, changed up my training routine with less ice time and more gym time and spent some time with a great sports psychologest. I ended up

passing my senior test with a triple lutz and points to spare and won the senior men’s event at the Victoria Day competition. I am skating better than ever.” Archambault planned ﬁve triple jumps in his long program at this week’s Skate Canada Junior Nationals in Victoria. He was able to battle through, while working to keep his nerves under control, to place 12th in the junior men’s division. Between training and part-time work, Archambault attends weekly acting classes and is represented by Muse Artist Management. He also won Skate BC’s So You Think You Can Dance competition this year. He retains a goal to make the top 10 in Canada. “At Challenge I was having an amazing short program, everything was landed cleanly and on time,” he said. “ As I went into my last element I saw my coach Kelly clapping and smiling and I was so excited that I zambonied my last combination spin. At least we laugh about it now.” Archambault is coached by Kelly Champagne and Bruno Delmaestro at the Coquitlam Skating Club.

Richmond’s Dylan Archambault is known for his artistry on the ice.

“Athletes usually spend two seasons in each catSports Editor egory, so to even reach a As the director of pro- top-10 national level is why grams for Richmond-based we’re so astonished,” he Connaught Skating Club, said. one of Keegan Murphy’s Murphy said age, and exgoals is to help young ath- perience, are two of the noletes—to borrow an old U.S. table differences between army recruiting phrase—be pre-novice and novice. At all that they can be. the novice level, most of the A successful competitor in skaters are 16 and 17 years his own right, winning the old. As a result, Gordon had 2002 Canadian junior men’s to work hard to skate and title and competing interna- spin faster and to jump tionally on the junior grand higher—and to be able to prix circuit before beginning present himself as though his coaching career, he’s he was older. understandably In Cuevas, 14, excited about the and Tjew, 13, prospects of many Murphy sees Connaught skattwo similarly ers after their sucwell-rounded cess at this week’s skaters who are Skate Canada Jujust flirting with nior Nationals in their potential. Victoria. “Shawn is an Mitchell Gorexciting and exdon’s gold-medal plosive skater,” victory in the novsaid Murphy. ice men’s division “And with that Tuesday was the comes an abilhighlight. But felity to engage low novice skater the audience. Shawn Cuevas’ There’s a bit MITCHELL GORDON 13th-place finish of risk there and Karina Tjew’s though, and 11th-place showing in the unfortunately in the long novice ladies’ division were program it didn’t pan out also encouraging. for him. But he’ll continue “This level of competi- to work hard in the next tion people don’t achieve year or two to develop all due only to talent, but also the triple jumps and start through a huge amount of producing them in compecommitment on the ath- tition.” lete’s part and their family,” “Karina has surpassed all Murphy said. “I’m proud expectations this season althey had the platform to ready,” explained Murphy. show what they can do.” “She was really at junior For Gordon, 14, winning nationals for experience. the national novice men’s Unfortunately she arrived title follows a successful a bit sick and considering 2010 season in which he she was coping with that became the Canadian pre- I extremely proud how she novice champion. handled the pressure. Fourth after the short pro“She’s still in a developgram at this year’s junior na- ment stage,” he added, tionals, but only marginally “but in the next year she’ll out of top spot, he skated be pushing herself to attain brilliantly in his long pro- the triple jumps and get a gram to secure first place. double axel in competition. To achieve such success in Once she has those techhis first year competing at nical skills under her belt the novice level is remark- with consistency, really the able, said Murphy. world will be her oyster.”

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Saturday, January 22, 2011

Girls and Boys from 3 to 15 years

Let’s Play Spring Soccer! Join Richmond’s 4,000 soccer players. Come out for “Soccer Fun in the Sun”

Soccer – A Sport for Life Richmond’s Spring Soccer is arranged by Richmond Youth and Richmond Girls community soccer clubs. • Play Richmond and the world’s most popular sport - a sport for life from 3 to 66+ • Healthy, outdoor exercise • Player-focused - easy to learn, constant action. Fun to play for girls and boys • $100 registration. (Only equipment needed: boots and shinguards)

• From 3 to 15 years, boys and girls • April 27 to June 25 – twice a week. • Fun for players; convenient for parents • Promoting exercise, teamwork, fun and skills • Easy to learn; everyone constantly active • Fixed times each week - schedule with conÀdence • Top-quality professional coaching to develop skills

Professional Coaching • Weekly training and skills program • Top-quality Richmond Development Centre professional coaches included in 3 - 11 year olds program fee (for T&D program). • Build FUNdamental skills to develop ability and enjoyment of the sport.

Parent & Tot Program • Richmond Soccer offers “Parent and Tot” soccer for children born in 2007. $70 • Weekly sessions with professional coach • Start soccer fun early – fun and skills

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EARLY BIRD FEE to March 19, 2011 is $100 March 20-April 6 fee is $135. After April 6 fee is $150. Fee Includes a league t-shirt.

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Training and Development (T&D) Sessions with professional Richmond Development Centre coaches: 2004-2006: Training sessions built into program. 2000-2003: Optional additional (free) training sessions: Friday 6:00 - 7:30 pm.

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…Steady. Stable. Balanced. The housing market in Metro Vancouver is expected to do well in 2011, likely close to the 10-year average with both sales and starts, say local experts including BCREA chief economist Cameron Muir (below right), who predicts a six to eight per cent improvement in home sales this year…[27]

Cameron Muir

Live in a new Coquitlam home:

Excellence is the norm at Mosaic’s Westwood MAGGIE CALLOWAY

Mosaic Properties has set themselves an extremely worthy goal: to be the best builder of rowhomes and townhomes in British Columbia. The company believes that great architecture combined with the efficient use of space will allow people to live in a neighbourly, civilized and respectful manner. Mosaic’s Westwood project in Coquitlam features exquisite classic Georgian three-level rowhomes that are ideal examples of the company’s commitment to excellence. The location is

superb, with dozens of restaurants in the area, schools, churches, and shopping galore. For commuters to Vancouver, there is no bridge to cross, and for recreation, Westwood is nestled beside protected

forested parks and kilometres of nature trails. “It is very difficult to find a townhome in Coquitlam for the low $300,000s – in fact, it’s unheard of,” says Mosaic Homes’ Jennifer McGavin. “Westwood is a very well thoughtout and well-defined space.” With every new home project, Mosaic tries to find out what it can be doing better. The company revisits homeowners after six to 12 months to find out what is working in their new home and what is not, in a process called the

Mosaic Design Lab. “We learn from every project and are searching for constant improvement,” McGavin says. At Westwood and other new Mosaic projects, however, it’s Mosaic’s attention to detail that stands out – not just in the obvious but in the study of what makes a difference in every home they build. Windows, for example, are hugely important to the overall design and Mosaic understands that. continued on page 27

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Saturday, January 22, 2011

E S A NG H P LI L L A E S N FI W NO

“At last, we’ve got room to grow.” Erin, Kent and Reid Now that young Reid has arrived, the family is moving from a Yaletown condo to a bigger townhome in Polygon’s Kensal Walk at Windsor Gate in Coquitlam. It’s a perfect fit in a great location. “We’re near schools, shops and parks,” says Kent, “So we can walk to everything, just like we did in Yaletown. Our townhome has a backyard, stainless steel appliances and a third bedroom that’s a home office for now. We’ll be in the Clubhouse pool in the summer, and the guest suites will be great when friends and family come to visit.” “With Polygon’s help we finally found a home where our family can grow.”

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Westwood ‘just feels right’

You can still make a ﬁve per cent down payment.”

Housing in 2011: steady as she goes TRICIA LESLIE

It’s 2011: a brand-new year. Out with the old, in with the new. New homes, that is. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation reports that 2010 ended on a strong note in the Vancouver Census Metropolitan Area’s new-home construction sector, with 1,715 housing starts in December. And home prices reached a record high of $505,178 for an average home in B.C. in 2010, according to the B.C. Real Estate Association While record highs or lows are not predicted for 2011, local experts seem to agree that the Metro Vancouver housing market will likely remain fairly stable this year. “In general, the outlook for 2011 – the economy and the housing market – is similar to what we saw in 2010, close to 26,500 home starts, which is a good Jamie Moi year,” says Carol Frketich, CMHC’s B.C. regional economist. “It’s not quite our 10-year average but it’s close to the 10-year average.” Besides, the forecast for 26,500 has been revised from a previous forecast of 25,900, she notes. The housing market is in balanced conditions locally, and looking ahead, Frketich sees continued balance. Both she and BCREA chief economist Cameron Muir see mortgage interest rates as remaining relatively stable for the first half of 2011 as well. Muir also agrees the Vancouver-area housing market is balanced, but says the Interior market is currently tilted in favour of homebuyers. Overall, however, home sales in the province should see an increase. “In general terms, we expect to see improvement in sales activity, around six to eight per cent improvement,” says Muir. “Prices are likely to stay fairly flat.” The record-high average B.C. home price set last year had more to do with the distribution of sales, Muir says, noting there were more luxury homes for sale at the end of 2010. New mortgage lending rules introduced Monday by the Bank of Canada may have a slight effect, in that they will likely erode some purchasing power, he says. Local mortgage broker Jamie Moi notes the changes, which include mortgage amortization periods being reduced from 35 to 30 years and the maximum amount Canadians can borrow to refinance mortgages will go from 90 to 85 per cent, don’t affect the down payment on a home. “You can still make a five per cent down payment,” she says. With Finance Minister Jim Flaherty targeting home-equity loans and lines of credit because some Canadians have been using that money for consumer goods such as boats, cars and flat-screen TVs rather than to build equity into their homes, Moi says the new lending rules are more about reducing Canadian consumer debt.

…off the front: “Westwood is a very well thought-out and well-deﬁned space ... we learn from every project and are searching for constant improvement. We are relentless perfectionists, (something) people will notice when they visit the site (at Westwood, in Coquitlam).” Jenniefer McGavin, Mosaic Homes continued from page 25

On the exterior, they can make for a rich and elegant design if carefully placed; in the interior, the availability of natural light is highly desirable but cannot be manufactured. Mosaic takes the greatest care to carefully and symmetrically line up windows on one floor with the windows on the floors below and above, with adjacent sills and sashes, always ensuring the exterior works well with the interior. “We are relentless perfectionists, (something) people will notice when they visit the site,” McGavin says. “There is a definite sense of design and proportion on the exterior of the home – this evokes a feeling of ‘this just feels right.’” Inside Westwood homes, the feeling is of an open, contemporary living space. The main level boasts nine-foot ceilings, hardwood laminate floors throughout, three-inch wood casings around windows and doors, custom drywall features to define space and thoughtfully placed art niches for displaying the sentimental to the priceless. Kitchens are large and sophisticated, some with central islands, with sleek cabinets.

Bathrooms sport deep soaker tubs and, in select homes, an oversize shower. Overall, Westwood projects substance, elegance and community, making it a great place to purchase a new home. Homes are priced from $319,900. Visit www.mosaichomes.com for more information.

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Sharks aim for consistency as playoffs near by Don Fennell Sports Editor With their third-place ﬁnish at the Bob Carkner Memorial Basketball Classic, which they hosted last weekend, the Steveston-London Sharks showed what they’re capable of. The challenge now for the senior high school girls’ team is to play at

that level consistently. “There were a lot of positives,” said coach Les Hamaguchi. “We played well in our ﬁrst game (to beat a Terry Fox Ravens team on the cusp of the provincial top-10 rankings), for a quarter and a bit stayed with a very good team (Elgin Park is the No. 10-ranked AAA team), and for the most part were resilient

enough to beat a team (Van Tech) that’s probably very similar to us in terms of skill and size, and much like us on the bubble to make noise at the zones.” If the Sharks, currently 5-0 in Richmond league play but still to play what are likely the city’s top schools in McNair and Hugh Boyd, can earn a high Richmond seed, it

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will help their chances of extending the season. “A third-place finish with the competition that was here (at last weekend’s tournament) is very good for us,” Hamaguchi said. “I think we progressed.” The play of Grade 11 forward Lindsay O’Loughlin was particularly encouraging. She is the player the Sharks need to contribute offensively in the paint. “She had a very good tournament, enough that all the second-half adjustments against our team really involved her possibly more than Anmol (Sharks’ point guard Mattu),” said Hamagu-

chi. “When she’s square to the hoop she is a very good shooter, which comes from a lot of practice. She shoots the ball off the jump and that’s difﬁcult to stop if she’s hot.” A big believer in the process, Hamaguchi said having to play part of the tournament without Grade 12 guard Joanna Lai may also help the team in the long term. Without Lai, the Sharks were forced to change up the lineup which, while perhaps less athletic, may have been a bit bigger. It also gave the opportunity for the likes of Grade 10 guard Jessica

Laing the chance to play more. “She was probably in more for her defence and the fact she’s athletic, but like most kids her age she’s going to have some trouble at the offensive end,” said Hamaguchi. “But we gave our Grade 10s some good minutes when we were in foul trouble and they played well. All you can ask is

they maintain what the starters achieved.” On the eve of academic exams, the Sharks were scheduled to play three games this week. Hamaguchi said he hoped to put as many players into different situations as possible to help their progress. “It’s still not too late to become better by working harder,” he concluded.

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PRODUCTION WORKERS: FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd. Is headquartered in Delta, BC and employs over 250 people. We are an international company and world leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of ďŹ replace & wood stove products. We have an immediate need for:

SANDWICH ARTISTS

ALL SHIFTS, F/T & P/T

Send your resume by fax to:

604-952-6584

Call 604-328-6409 today

No experience necessary. Uniform and training provided. 1 free meal included daily.

PERSONAL SERVICES ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

Are You Feeling Pain Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Worry! Richmond Pain Research & Treatment Centre will help you help you take the pain away. Neck, Back, Heel, Stomach Pain, Arthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Sciatica, Tennis Elbow, Migraine, Chest Pain, Dysmenorrhoea, Any Chronic Pain. We give 100% refund if no improvement MSP, Ext Medical are accepted If you have any pain symptoms, call 604-276-8898 to get free consultation & make an appt with B.C. Registered Acupuncturist Andrew, Bao or Wendy, Zhang or Charley, Sheng. #103-8140 Cook Rd. Richmond. Open 6 days/wk Mon-Sat 10-6pm Each new client get $10 off with this coupon.

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 CertiďŹ cation. 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.

HELP WANTED

Kids and Adults Needed Call Brian 604-247-3710

or email us at circulation@richmondreview.com

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7000 Blk Bridge, General Currie, Shields Ave 7000 Blk no 4 Rd, Keefer Ave Townhomes Sunnybank Ave, Sunnycroft Rd, Sunnydene Rd Airey Dr, Beckman Pl, Bridgeport Rd River Dr, Shell Rd Alberta Rd 6000 Blk No 4 rd Anderson Rd, Eckersly Rd, Park Pl, Rd, 9000-10160 Francis Rd Northey Rd, Odlin Cres, Pl, Sorensen Cres Leslie Rd, Odlin Cres 9000 Blk Blundell 7000 Blk Gilbert Dayton Ave, Crt 7000 Blundell Abercrombie Dr, Minoru Blvd

105 85 50 87 54 48 54 30 103 46 9 44 50 73 56 176

CONCRETE & PLACING

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

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

257

DRYWALL

DRYWALL REPAIRS, CEILING TEXTURE SPRAYING. Small Job Specialist. Mike at (604)341-2681

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ELECTRICAL

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

FIREPLACES

FIREPLACE PROBLEMS?

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

Smoking * Drafts * Oders * Damper Replacements. The Fireplace Doctor

* 12% ROI â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Paid Monthly

604-596-6790 24 hours

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Federally Regulated â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Audited Annually â&#x20AC;˘ RRSP, RIFF, RESP, LIRA, etc. Eligible â&#x20AC;˘ Backed by the hard asset of Real Estate To ďŹ nd out more contact: Jarome Lochkrin 778-388-9820 or email jarome@dominiongrand.com *Historical performance does not guarantee future returns. 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

WE GUARANTEE no-hassle Service Backed by Professional Installation and our no-nonsense Home Improvement Warranty

CLEANING SERVICES

ANGELAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CLEANING SERVICE Move in/out, kitchens, blinds/windows, ofďŹ ce cleaning. Satisfaction guaranteed. 778-882-2941. Best House CLEANERS. Trusted & reliable. Filipino owned & operated, lic. Prof. touch. Cleaning supplies provâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Daisy 604-727-2955 CAROLINEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CLEANING Honest, bonded, Mother & daughter Non-toxic products. 778-233-7712

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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.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 236

171

130

Origin Home Financial Partners Matt Sadler - www.mattsadler.ca

Lzsufa@regency-ďŹ re.com

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

338

DBathrooms DKitchens DCountertop Replacement DEntrance Doors DFrench Doors DSiding DSundecks DLaminate Floors DEnclosures DCeramic Tile DCustom Mouldings DReplacement Windows DInterior Painting

www.ďŹ replacedoctor.com

Over 30 years BBB

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

GUTTER CLEANING SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

604-724-6373 GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

AAA HANDYMAN SERVICES Repair, Replace, Remodel. Room Additions. Kitchen, Bath Remodels. Drywall, Paint, Texture. Finishing, Floors & more. 30 yr. exp. Dan 778-837-0771 ADDITIONS, Renovations & New Construction. Concrete Forming & Framing Specialist. 604.218.3064

PAVING/SEAL COATING

PLUMBING

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s *More Lic.gas ďŹ tter. 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

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS #1 RooďŹ ng Company in BC

CALL FOR A FREE IN HOME ESTIMATE

All types of RooďŹ ng Over 35 Years in Business

604-244-9153 Rona Building Centre 7111 Elmbridge Way Richmond, BC Good Quality, Good Serv. & Good Prices. Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Repairs, Additions. Int/Ext. Martin 778-858-0773. NEED HELP tweaking your home? Call us. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll show you what we do best: Walls. Tiles. Floors. Kitchens. Bathrooms. Closets. freshcoatapaint.ca 778-881-3866

288

HOME REPAIRS

Call now & we pay 1/2 the HST

604-588-0833 SALES@PATTARGROUP.COM

WWW.PATTARGROUP.COM

AT NORTHWEST ROOFING Re-rooďŹ ng, Repair & New Roof Specialists. Work Guar. BBB. WCB 10% Sen. Disc. Jag 778-892-1530

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

SEMI-RETIRED CARPENTER for repairs or any kind of carpentry, plumbing & electrical. 604 272-1589

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RECYCLE-IT!

MOVING & STORAGE

$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

$45/Hr

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

RUBBISH REMOVAL

#1 EARTH FRIENDLY JUNK REMOVAL

604.587.5865

Rubbish Removal House-Garden-Garage

CKC Reg. soft coated Wheaton terrier pups, hypo-allergenic. Guarntd. Vet â&#x153;&#x201C; $1,000+. Call 604-533-8992 DOBERMAN Excel temp, pure bred unreg., dew claws, tails, ďŹ rst shots M$1000 F$900 (604)814-3141 GERMAN SHEPHERD Regâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d pups, quality German & Czech bloodlines. Guaranteed. Call 604-856-8161. 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 ďŹ rst shots & deworming, $650. Mission 604820-4827. KITTENS & CATS for adoption. Call Catcare Vet Clinic, full service hospital, appt to view 604-277-8511 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 PRESA CARNIO MASTIFF X, 10 week old F, 1st shots & dewormed $400 to family home 604-857-4748 ROTTWEILER X PITT BULL puppies, 8 weeks, $450 604-857-0413 SHIH TZU CROSS puppies, family raised. vet â&#x153;&#x201D; & 1st shots. Avail. late Jan. $495. 604-746-9332 YELLOW LAB PUPS $450, ready to go. No papers. Exc stock, can view both parents. (604)820-3451 Yellow Labs, p/b, 3 male, $600, dewormed, vet chkd. Chwk. (604)7947633 (604)997-3040 No Sun. calls.

Mike: 604-241-7141 PETS

Running this ad for 7yrs

MILANO PAINTING. Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Written Guar. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

CHINESE SHAR PEI pups. House raised. Well socialized. Vet chekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d., shots. Avail. now. 604-814-0038

Reasonable Rates Free Estimate or Appointment

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539

3 rooms for $269, 2 coats

www.bernerbay.weebly.com CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 856-4866 CHIHUAHUAS PUPPIES, 2 months old with ďŹ rst shots. 3 short hair and 1 long hair. Call 604-750-0433

FREE ESTIMATES Joe 604-250-5481

HAUL - AWAY

(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

PETS

21 Years Serving Rmd. Residential & Commercial Clean Courteous Service

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

PAINT SPECIAL

477

BERNESE Mountain Dog Pups. Unique blood lines. 99% house trained. Call 604-740-0832 or 604-740-2986.

#1 AAA Rubbish Removal

604-537-4140

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

PETS

www.recycle-it-now.com

AFFORDABLE MOVING Local & Long Distance

Local Plumbers

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 332

604-777-5046 NEED Mortgage Money?

â&#x20AC;˘ Plumbing Service & Repairs â&#x20AC;˘ Boilers & Furnaces â&#x20AC;˘ Gas Work HEATING SYSTEM SERVICE SPECIAL Only $8500. Mention this ad. Licensed, Insured & Bonded

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

NEED CASH TODAY?

Get Mortgage Money! quick, easy, conďŹ dential no credit / income required 1st, 2nd, 3rd mortgages

SUBWAY. Call Param 604-244-7170

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

â&#x153;&#x201C; Do you Own a Car? â&#x153;&#x201C; Borrow up to $20000.00 â&#x153;&#x201C; No Credit Checks! â&#x153;&#x201C; Cash same day, local ofďŹ ce www.REALCARCASH.com

Production Workers

or Email to:

604-868-7062

FINANCIAL SERVICES

You will work in a Union Shop on a day, afternoon or evening shift

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

HELP WANTED

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Blundell Centre @ Garden City

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS

130

PERSONAL SERVICES

604.727. 5462

PLUMBING & HEATING

Call George 778 886-3186

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

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

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Furnace, Hot Water Tanks, Heat Pumps, A/C Repair & Replacement

Plumbing * Heating * Electrical * Carpentry * Painting * Tiling

â&#x20AC;&#x153;YOU DREAM IT, WE BUILD ITâ&#x20AC;?

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

TO SOLVE YOUR PROBLEMS NOW! Call and ďŹ nd out how to save BEST energy & money this winter. PRICE IN TOWN

PLUMBING/HOME IMPROVEMENTS

OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE

www.gen-west.com

PLUMBING & HEATING

FATHER & SONS â&#x20AC;˘ 35 YEARS EXPERIENCE

BUILDING & RENOVATIONS

GENERAL CONTRACTING & RENOVATIONS

REVIEW

477

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

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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community Be the best you can be

225-8291 Alexandra Road, Richmond, B.C.

Rancher Style Town Homes ! ACTSHNOWOHWOME

PRE-

near White Rock Beach

PRICES

350 - 174 Street WELCOME HOME to Ranchers for AGES 50 Plus. Elegant Rancher Style homes catering to the desires of age 50 plus. Downsize without compromising on style and convenience. Phase 2 coming soon! SALES OFFICE OPEN SATURDAY - WEDNESDAY 11-4PM 604-619-4902 MacDonald Realty Olympic www.thegreensatdouglas.ca MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 548

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

551

REAL ESTATE

GARAGE SALES

OKANAGAN

4 bdrm South Facing Waterfront Vacation Home On Shuswap Lake! Lakeshore living At it’s Best!

Moving Sale Jan 22 & 23, 10am-4pm 5411-LANCING ROAD

101 ft frontage by 88 ft. Fabulous 180 - degree water view with tons of outdoor living space.

Collectibles, sewers dream, furn., household misc , etc 40 YRS OF ACCUMULATION. No early birds

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

VACATION HOME 1-1/2 Story - 1200 sq. ft. Upper level - 3 bdrms - sleeps 10 Main level - 1 bdrm - sleeps 2 Main bathrm, Open ﬂoor Plan - dining rm, kitchen and front room with dbl patio door access to Large deck - over 700 sq. ft.

BEACH: Large ﬂoating wharf - 512 sq. ft. 2 buoys, Firepit

BACKYARD: Storage shed, grassy play area & kennel. Perfect getaway for your family & all your friends with loads of summer fun for everyone! 5052 Squilax Anglemont Rd. Celista, BC. Only $729,000

Call 604-542-0865 For more details

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS 2011 CANADIAN Dream Home 3 bed/2 bath, 1512 sqft, CSA-Z240 $109,950 includes delivery and set up in lower BC, 877-976-3737 or 509-481-9830 http://www.hbmodu lar.com/images/email_jan2.jpg

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FOR SALE BY OWNER

RICHMOND 2 bed. Apartment for sale $250,000 www.richmondapartmentforsale.blogspot.com

627

HOMES WANTED WE BUY HOUSES

Older Home? Damaged Home? Need Repairs? Behind on Payments? Quick CASH! Call Us First! 604.657.9422

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

*SPECTACULAR*

RICHMOND,

REAL ESTATE

636

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

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

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, 5888 Dover Crest. 1 bdrm apt clean & spac. 5 appls. sec prkg. backyd w/pri ent. N/P. N/S. Refs. $1200.Immed. 604-805-9628 RICHMOND, 7280 LindsaY Rd. 1 Bdrm apt. $780 incls heat/H/W, 1 prk, 604-321-9095 / 778-822-2660. RICHMOND central 2 bdrm 2 bath 5 applis, lrg deck, u/g prkg, Immed. $1250. Ns/Np. 604-789-0804 Richmond

Ocean Residences 11671 7th Avenue 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. For more info & viewing call

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

Jennifer Gauthier photo Roly Ancheta, a Filipino immigrant and a manager with Hertz Canada, spoke about “Be the Best You Can Be as a Canadian Immigrant” as a part of the Immigrants’ Career Conference 2011 held at St. Joseph the Worker Parish Centre last Saturday. RENTALS

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.

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.

604-351-7487

750

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 BR G/L Ste nr No 4 Rd $1000/mo NS/NP, incl util, wiﬁ & basic cable in suite w/d nr school & bus stop, sep entr, avail now call 604-617-2536 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

751

SUITES, UPPER

RICHMOND totally reno’d 4Bdrm extra lrg main ﬂoor, all new appls, avail now. 604-241-2772, 618-9595

RENTALS 751

SUITES, UPPER

RENTALS 810

838

AUTO FINANCING

RECREATIONAL/SALE

1985 CAVEMAN Truck Camper, F/S, furnace, washroom. $2000 obo. Call (604)860-3148 1999 SLUMBER Queen MH 24 ft. 119,000kms. 2 air, awnings, TV ant no leaks, exc. shape. $16,500. obo 604-870-3556

RICHMOND Shell & Williams 3 bdrms 1.5 baths, lndry, + 60% share utils. NS/NP, $1250/mo. Avail Feb. 1st or 15th. 604-940-5580

752

TRANSPORTATION

845

TOWNHOUSES

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

✰ RENTAL ✰ ✰ INCENTIVES ✰ Richmond, East / New Westminster: 3 storey Townhouses with 5/appls, 2/bath, garage, f/p. From $1440/mo.

Call 604-522-1050 RICHMOND: 3 Bdrm twnhse, all new appls & curtains, dbl grge, avl now, n/p. $1700. 604-270-4997 RICHMOND QUEENSGATE GARDENS Conveniently Located Close to schools & public transportation. Spacious 2 & 3 bdrm townhouses. 6 Appl’s., balcony, 2 car garage, 2 full baths, gas f/p. 1 Year lease required. No Pets.

810

818

CARS - DOMESTIC

1965 MUSTANG 289. Lots of work done on it. Auto. $4800. Call Dave 778-889-3079.

The Scrapper

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

Professionally Managed by Colliers International Call 604-841-2665

1992 HONDA ACCORD, white, 240,000 kms. Auto, 4 door, sunroof, cruise, a/c, Aircared to Sept. 2011. $1900. obo. 604-556-7574

TRANSPORTATION

2006 MINI COOPER, cherry red, auto/man. transm, mint, loaded, 68 km, $12,580. Call (604)943-0444.

AUTO FINANCING

#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200 AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

2007 HONDA CIVIC 4dr auto,100K loaded, leather, spoiler, $9400/obo. 778-836-4422 or 604-592-4422. 2010 HONDA ACCORD, black, 4 dr sedan, auto, loaded, 18” whls, 6 km, $22,600 obo. 604-836-5931. 2011 TOYOTA Camry LE, 7000 kms. auto, factory warranty. No accidents. $22,500. 778-708-4078

827

VEHICLES WANTED

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 2002 HONDA CRV. Fully loaded, 66K, garage parked, AirCared, good condition! Moving - Must Sell. $11,900. Call 778-552-1462.

851

TRUCKS & VANS

2002 DODGE DAKOTA Quad cab with canopy, V6, 2WD, 156K, well maint. $9900. Call 604-464-5097.

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Richmond Continuing Education (School District No. 38) recently recognized nine instructors for their long standing service and commitment to adult education in the Richmond community. All recipients have been providing quality instruction for over 10 years. From left to right: Umay Chan (Cantonese for Mandarin Speakers), Rosemary Courtney (Medical Terminology & Billing), Norm Jones (Bookkeeping), Tim Chan (Cantonese for Mandarin Speakers) , Philip Tang (Math 12) and Linda Seaton (ESL/ELSA). Special note: Norm Jones has been with the department for over 40 years! Absent were: Neila Scott (Simply Accounting & PowerPoint), Cindy Brown (English 11) and Alice Carvalho (ESL/ELSA).

Kudos is a weekly feature showcasing announcements, achievements and good deeds happening around town. E-mail submissions to news@richmond review.com

Army, Navy & Airforce Veterans Unit 284 raises funds for the community at weekly meat-draws supported by club members and guests. This past year the clubhouse has been open only ﬁve months in its temporary location across from the construction site of its new clubhouse and housing complex for seniors with moderate or low incomes. Chuck McDonald, meat draw chair, presents this cheque for $3,500 to Richmond Food Bank Society’s president Gary Lake and executive director Margaret Hewlett.

Richmond resident and WorkSafeBC employee Betty-Ann Lee is being prepared by Sabrina Bradshaw, Canadian Blood Services nurse, to donate on the Bloodmobile. Metro Vancouver’s ﬁrst Bloodmobile — a self-contained donor clinic on wheels — visited WorkSafeBC on Jan. 18. This is the ﬁrst of three visits the mobile unit will make to the organization this year, as part of the Canadian Blood Services Partners for Life program.

Jo-Ann Wilson (right) of Richmond won a $8,888 shop! card gift card to Richmond Centre by correctly solving the lucky days riddle in the 2010 Richmond Centre Community Calendar with the answer “Good Luck in the New Year.” JoAnn received her lucky prize from Sabrina Gawley (left) of Richmond Centre.

Jennifer Gauthier photo Mayor Malcolm Brodie presents Lieutenant Governor Steven Point with an award at a ceremony honouring long-serving Richmond Fire-Rescue members at Richmond City Hall last Saturday.

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MSRP.** INCLUDES FREIGHT AND PDI

27,880

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LOW FINANCE AND LEASE RATES AVAILABLE

IF YOU HAVE TO DO GIFT RETURNS, WHY NOT DO IT IN A NEW HONDA?

2011 PILOT 2011 PILOT LX 2WD MODEL YF3H2BE

36,410

MSRP.** INCLUDES FREIGHT AND PDI

PER MONTH FOR 48 MONTHS WITH $5,253.42 DOWN O.A.C.

428 4.9

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APR

**MSRP is $27,880/$36,410 and includes $1,590 freight and PDI. For all offers, license, insurance, applicable taxes, and registration are extra. Dealer may sell for less. â&#x20AC; $1,000.00 price reduction available on new 2011 CR-V, model RE3H3BEY. Cash incentives will be deducted from the negotiated price before taxes and cannot be combined with special lease and ďŹ nance offers. #Limited time lease offers based a new 2011 Pilot LX 2WD, model YF3H2BE. Lease example based on new 2011 Pilot LX 2WD, model YF3H2BE available through Honda Canada Finance Inc. O.A.C. ÂŁ4.9% lease APR for 48 months. Monthly payment, including freight and PDI, is $428.00. Down payment or equivalent trade of $5,253.42, ďŹ rst monthly payment, environmental fees and $0 security deposit due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $25,797.42. Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. 96,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometres. Retailer may lease for less. Retailer order / trade may be necessary. **/#/ÂŁ/â&#x20AC; Offers valid from January 4th through January 31st, 2011 at participating Honda retailers. Offers valid only for British Columbia residents at BC Honda Dealers locations. Offers subject to change or cancellation without notice. Visit www.bchonda.com or see your Honda retailer for full details.

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