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Charlie and Amanda Bostik celebrate daughter Gemma’s first birthday. Gemma was born with a neuromuscular disorder.

Precious Gemma celebrates birthday by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter

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n incredibly special birthday was celebrated among family, friends and unfamiliar faces who gathered inside Amanda and Charlie Bostik’s home last weekend.

Gemma Violet Neselle came into the world on Feb. 18, 2010, and for the past year has touched the lives of everybody she’s met. Born with a terminal neuromuscular disorder, Gemma’s muscles aren’t strong enough to allow her to do most of the things other babies do. Yet somehow, with a sparkle in her eyes and a smile, she conveys love and warmth that’s beyond mere words. On Saturday, some 30 people came to Gemma’s side to mark her special day. It was a year ago this week that Amanda was rushed into an emergency Caesarian section two months before her due date, and delivered Gemma, who needed to be resuscitated following delivery. See Page 3

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Matthew Hoekstra photo Art instructor Tony Bowden puts the finishing touches on a globe at the Richmond Arts Centre Tuesday. The globe is part of a community art project at the Children’s Art Festival on until Saturday at the Richmond Cultural Centre. See story on page 4.

A Richmond nurse is suing the Fraser Health Authority and the General Electric Company Canada, claiming he was exposed to an “unnecessary amount of radiation” during a CT scan at Abbotsford Regional Hospital two years ago. In his notice of civil claim, Randy Kroeplin alleges he suffered organ damage, radiation sickness and injuries to his skin and underlying tissues. The injuries led to pain, fatigue, depression, shortness of breath, digestive tract issues and other problems. Kroeplin had the CT scan performed on March 19, 2009, starting at about 8:30 a.m. He said the scanner appeared to stop about halfway through. He was left in the scanner, and the procedure began again at about 9 a.m., ending four minutes later. The technician who performed the scan is unnamed in the civil claim, and is one of the defendants. Kroeplin accuses the hospital worker of negligence for leaving him in the scanner for more than 30 minutes, saying this is “not conduct that is generally recognized as acceptable practice.” He said the Fraser Health Authority “failed to adequately train and/or supervise technicians operating the CT scanner” and did not maintain the equipment. GE Canada was negligent in that it did not install safety features to prevent radiation overexposure and did not provide proper instructions on its safe use, the claim states. The claim was filed in B.C. Supreme Court on Feb. 11.

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Baby girl has opened people’s eyes to what’s most important From Page 1 Doctors told the first-time parents that Gemma had a disorder that was not “compatible with life.” The shocking news was followed by countless questions with few answers. To that point, Amanda’s planned pregnancy had been completely healthy and to this day Gemma’s precise condition remains undiagnosed. But the why’s have long been supplanted by thank-you’s, as Amanda and Charlie’s journey with Gemma has been marked with a profound appreciation for every day she remains in their lives. The everyday business of life has been boiled down to its most meaningful components, and opened the Bostiks’ eyes to what’s truly important and taught them to take nothing for granted. “We just see things differently, live differently, now that she’s here.” Spending most of their time in hospital at Gemma’s side has been stressful and exhausting, and has tested the Bostiks relationship, their emotions, morals and values. A lot of people asked them

“Children like Gemma teach and inspire us more than most can in a lifetime.” - Amanda Bostik

how they are managing. But for them, it’s simply something that you do for your child, for your family, she said. Gemma may not be long for this world, but her parents are determined to give her a lifetime of love, and to hold her hand all the way through her journey. “Gemma overcame so many obstacles. We were told many things that she wouldn’t be able to do that she (did) do. There were a lot of opinions but we decided that our daughter would determine her path and we would support her in her journey,” Amanda said. “Children like Gemma teach and inspire us more than most can in a lifetime.” After 10 long months in the neonatal intensive care unit

at B.C. Women’s Hospital, the Bostiks received an early present when they were allowed to bring Gemma home just a couple of days prior to Christmas. Then last weekend out came the balloons and birthday cake as family, friends and hospital staff from B.C. Women’s helped the Bostiks ring in the occasion they didn’t think they’d ever see: Gemma’s first birthday. By sharing their story, Amanda hopes to raise awareness that the neonatal intensive care unit, where premature and critically ill babies are cared for, isn’t part of B.C. Children’s Hospital, and as a result receives a lot less funding. “We would like to bring awareness so that people will consider donating towards BC Women’s Hospital to help babies like Gemma in the NICU,” Amanda said. “Gemma wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for the NICU.” When Gemma came into the world prematurely, the Bostiks were unprepared and she remained nameless for a few days. But then they landed on the name Gemma, because she was so small. “To us, she is so precious. Our precious Gem.”

Charlie Bostik with Gemma. The little girl has overcome many obstacles to celebrate her first birthday.

Affordable houses planned for site eyed for addictions recovery centre Ash Street lot could get six homes by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter A new plan for an Ash Street property last eyed for a controversial addictions recovery centre is set to be quietly approved at city hall. Turning Point Recovery Society previously proposed a 32-bed recovery centre at 8180 Ash St. before the neighbourhood vociferously fought to quash it. Now city staff are recommending approval of a pilot project to build six “affordable” single-family houses on the 25,069-square-foot litter-strewn lot. “By developing in accordance with the site’s single-family zoning, the existing character of the neighbourhood is maintained,” noted planner Diana Nikolic in her report. The Provincial Rental Housing Corporation, which is BC Housing’s land holding company, is requesting variances to squeeze six lots on the site, which is surrounded by other single-family homes. According to Naomi Brunemeyer, manager of regional development for BC Housing, the houses would be made available to first-time homebuyers with a maximum income of $61,233—defined by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation as

low to moderate. “The goal of the development on Ash Street is to create an affordable homeownership opportunity for families and individuals with low to moderate incomes,” said Brunemeyer in a letter to the city. Each house will include a secondary suite that can be rented to help the homeowner with their mortgage payments. To keep the purchase price low, BC Housing will contribute the land at no cost and provide construction financing. “The value of these contributions would be reflected in a reduced purchase price for the houses,” wrote Brunemeyer. BC Housing has never done this before, confirmed a spokesperson, who said it’s too early to say how the buyers will be selected. The Crown agency plans to register either an affordable housing agreement or an alternate form of security on the title. The subdivision is permitted under existing zoning, and construction should be complete within two years—provided city council approves the variances. Neighbourhood resident Ernie Mendoza, a vocal opponent of Turning Point’s plan, said he’s “not opposed” to the new plan, but is concerned the city isn’t providing “sufficient information” to the neighbourhood. As for Turning Point’s future expansion elsewhere in Richmond, Mendo-

za isn’t convinced a recovery house is the solution. “We are not opposed for an organization to help those who are addicted,” he said. “We are against something that does not offer any any valued proof that what they do is effective at eliminating and minimizing the consequences of addiction.” In 2007, Turning Point Recovery Society pitched a plan to build a recovery centre on Ash Street to add to its nine-bed house for men with addictions. In that proposal, 32 beds were planned, including ones for women and single mothers with young children. Turning Point continues to work to meet the “critical need” for more addiction recovery beds, including for people more advanced in their recovery, according to executive director Brenda Plant. Turning Point is working with the city, BC Housing and other officials to solidify plans for a new house. “We’ve never abandoned the idea of expansion. We are committed to finding a way to provide residential services for women in Richmond because there still are none,” she said. Plant still advocates for a continuum of services in one area, but given the neighbourhood backlash, that might not be possible in Richmond. “What we realized following Ash Street was it was too big an undertaking for that property,” she said.

Hong Kong curbing of house flipping coincides with local real estate boom by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter It’s a puzzle that’s left many realtors scratching their heads: What triggered the local real estate boom last November that’s seen house prices jump hundreds of thousands of dollars in just three months? The Ming Pao Daily, in a joint investigation with The Richmond Review, has learned that the local boom coincided with the introduction in Hong Kong of a special duty intended to curb speculation in residential properties. The 15-per-cent duty on properties resold within 24 months of acquisition was introduced on Nov. 19 by the government of Hong Kong. According to Ming Pao, property flipping is common in Hong Kong and has contributed to numerous housing bubbles over the last decade. Richmond realtor Austin Kay said he has quite a few clients from China, but he wasn’t aware of the new duty introduced in Hong Kong. “Timing wise, I’m not sure if it’s just a coincidence.” But Kay said that would help explain some of what has happened in Richmond over the past few months. The bulk of the investment money is coming from mainland China, he said, and perhaps instead of those investors sinking their money into Hong Kong, the cash is rediverted

into Richmond. Ming Pao reported that investors may be bringing their flipping practices to Richmond, where Chinese buyers are familiar with the practice. One local firm that’s actively re-selling properties prior to the deal’s completion date is also offering investors and homeowners another option. As reported in Saturday’s Richmond Review, New Land Strategies has upwards of 10 properties on the market, none of which were listed on MLS, the multiple listing service commonly used by most realtors. Now New Land is pitching a real estate investment club that “guarantees” a 10 per cent return on investment. Prospective clients are told that they only need to pay 80 per cent of a property’s down payment, and the club will pay the remaining 20 per cent. The incentive is that New Land claims to have connections with rich investors from China, and the goal is to drive up property prices and thereby sell at a higher price to the end buyer. One realtor, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said that New Land’s activity has angered many honest, seasoned realtors. The realtor said New Land is responsible for much of the rising prices currently being seen in Richmond’s housing market. New Land could not be reached for comment.

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‘Last Riot’ artists to visit Richmond Two Russian artists behind a graphic Vancouver Biennale art exhibition will discuss their work at Richmond Art Gallery Saturday, Feb. 26. Tatiana Arzamasova and Lev Evzovich, founding members of the AES+F artist group, will introduce

Last Riot, a large-scale three-channelled video work depicting an apocalyptic virtual world based on the aesthetics of computer games. The artists will be at the gallery from 2 to 3 p.m. Admission is by donation. They’ll also deliver a lecture

at Langara College Thursday, March 3 at 7 p.m., discussing their work, the current state of contemporary art in Russia and future plans. Admission to the lecture is free. Last Riot is on exhibition until April 3.

Notice of Public Hearing Monday, February 21, 2011 - 7 p.m. Council Chambers, 1st Floor, Richmond City Hall

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TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the City of Richmond will hold a Public Hearing as noted above, on the following items: 1.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8689 (RZ 10-528329)

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7251 St. Albans Road Yamamoto Architecture Inc. Purpose: To rezone the subject property from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “High Density Townhouses (RTH1)”, to permit development of four (4) three-storey townhouse units. City Contact: Edwin Lee 604-276-4121 Planning and Development Department BYLAW 8689

2. Zoning Amendment Bylaws 8696 & 8697 (RZ 10-546755) Location/s:

10640 and 10620 No. 5 Road Applicant/s: Townline Gardens (DBA The Gardens Joint Venture) Purpose of Bylaw 8696: To amend the existing Assembly (ASY) zoning district and rezone 10640 No. 5 Road from Agriculture and Botanical Show Garden (ZA3) to Assembly (ASY) to permit a future community use facility. Purpose of Bylaw 8697: To rezone 10620 No. 5 Road from Agriculture and Botanical Show Garden (ZA3) to Assembly (ASY) to permit a future community use facility. Related Information – No Action Required at Public Hearing: The Gardens Park Plan – Staff Report dated January 7, 2011 providing the design concept and proposed program. Endorsed by Council on January 24, 2011 City Contact: Kevin Eng 604-247-4626 Planning and Development Department

How to obtain further information: • By Phone: If you have questions or concerns, please call the CITY CONTACT shown above. • On the City Website: Public Hearing Agendas, including staff reports and the proposed bylaws, are available on the City Website at http://www. richmond.ca/cityhall/council/agendas/hearings/2011. htm • At City Hall: Copies of the proposed bylaw, supporting staff and Committee reports and other background material, are also available for inspection at the Planning & Development Department at City Hall, between the hours of 8:15 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, except statutory holidays, commencing Friday, February 11, 2011 and ending Monday, February 21, 2011, or upon the conclusion of the hearing. • By FAX or Mail: Staff reports and the proposed bylaws may also be obtained by FAX or by standard mail, by calling 604-276-4007 between the hours of 8:15 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, except statutory holidays, commencing Friday, February 11, 2011 and ending Monday, February 21, 2011. Participating in the Public Hearing process: The Public Hearing is open to all members of the public. If you believe that you are affected by the proposed bylaw, you may make a presentation or submit written comments at the Public Hearing. If you are unable to attend, you may send your written comments to the City Clerk’s Office by 4 pm on the date of the Public Hearing as follows: • By E-mail: using the on-line form at http://www. richmond.ca/cityhall/council/hearings/about.htm • By Standard Mail: 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC, V6Y 2C1, Attention: Director, City Clerk’s Office • By FAX: 604-278-5139, Attention: Director, City Clerk’s Office • Public Hearing Rules: For information on public hearing rules and procedures, please consult the City website at http://www.richmond.ca/cityhall/ council/hearings/about.htm or call the City Clerk’s Office at 604-276-4007. • All submissions will form part of the record of the hearing. Once the Public Hearing has concluded, no further information or submissions can be considered by Council. It should be noted that the rezoned property may be used for any or all of the uses permitted in the “new” zone. David Weber Director, City Clerk’s Office

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Staff Reporter By Saturday afternoon, the earth will be void of borders, continents and oceans. In Tony Bowden’s words, “It will just be this globe of people.” This isn’t the end of Richmond, it’s a community art project that will take centre stage at the Children’s Art Festival this week at the Richmond Cultural Centre. In three years, the annual festival has exploded in popularity. Two thousand children are expected to participate in hands-on workshops led by 20 professional artists from Thursday to Saturday. Elementary school classes will crowd the centre Thursday and Friday before the public day Saturday, when children of all ages are welcome at workshops and drop-in activities from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. “It gives kids that opportunity to access the most powerful tool that they have, which is their imagination, and to just let them go with it and try something they’ve never tried before,” said Deb-

bie Tobin, the festival’s brainchild and artistic director. Instructors will lead children in workshops that include puppet-making, drumming, clay-making, drama, circus training and filmmaking. The idea for the community art project— one of several festival drop-in activities— came from one of Bowden’s students, who asked who Earth belongs to. “I thought it was a really interesting question,” said Bowden, an instructor at the Richmond Arts Centre known as Mr. Tony. On Tuesday, he painted two exercise balls to resemble Earth. At the festival, children will use cut-paper origami to create miniatures of themselves. They can write a message on the front—for all to see—or the back—for only Earth to see. “When they finish their piece they get to stick it on the Earth—anywhere they want. But there is one stipulation: it has to be touching somebody else’s piece,” he said. “They have to have that one other connection with one other person.” By the end of the three-day festival, Bowden expects 1,000 “people” to migrate around the two globes. Fees for Saturday’s public day are $10 per workshop, which includes all dropin activities. A $5 pass buys access to drop-in activities only. Register at richmond.ca/register, 604276-4300 or at the door Saturday.

Volunteer Opportunity - Richmond RCMP’s Victim Services Unit Needs You! Richmond RCMP’s Victim Services Unit is currently looking for passionate volunteer support workers. An information session will be held at Richmond City Hall, Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at 7:00 pm. Victim Support Workers play a very important role within the RCMP, offering support & assistance to victims of crime or to individuals experiencing a traumatic event. Successful volunteers will be involved in providing services such as crisis assistance, emotional support, information on police & court processes & guidance on community resources. Victim Services volunteers will be involved in providing these services in a number of circumstances including support for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault & robbery. In addition, volunteers will assist family members dealing with sudden death & suicide, & will also assist survivors of accidents. The minimum criteria to apply is as follows: • must be able to obtain an RCMP enhanced security clearance • must be at least 19 years old & be able to commit to a year of service • must be a Richmond resident & hold a valid drivers license • must be proficient with computmput ers & possess English language uage skills. Please note that the Victim Services Unit is a multi-cultural tural service therefore language abilities are an asset. For further information pleasee contact Darlene Grieve, Richmond RCMP Victim Services Unit at dgrieve@richmond.ca. a.

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Mild earthquake felt in Richmond Tuesday’s shaker was only 2.9 magnitude by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter A mild earthquake shook Richmond early Tuesday morning, enough for some residents to feel the earth move. According to the United States Geological Survey’s Earthquake Hazards Program, the 2.9-magnitude quake came at 6:47 a.m. between Vancouver Island and Tsawwassen in the Strait of Georgia. The epicentre of the quake, which Natural Resources Canada

also recorded, was 38 kilometres from Richmond. An hour later, dozens of people on the U.S. Geological Survey’s website had reported feeling the quake, most living on Vancouver Island. Some Richmond residents also felt the quake, according to early-morning posts on Twitter. The survey reported the tremor had a depth of 18.8 kilometres. Shiva Sabeti, who contacted The Richmond Review, said the quake was also felt in West Vancouver. “All of us still in bed were shaken with the movement...and [we] jumped out of our beds to the hallway asking each other what happened.” On Feb. 8, a similar earthquake

was recorded just south of Tuesday’s event. The 3.2-magnitude quake occurred under San Juan Island, Wash. Last month hundreds of thousands of people in BC took part in a mass earthquake drill, the Great British Columbia ShakeOut. The drill renewed concerns over what would happen to Richmond during a quake. According to the City of Richmond’s website, during an earthquake, shaking can cause liquefaction of soils, which could cause some homes and buildings to settle and crack. But the city says Lulu Island has “been around for over 5,000 years and has successfully weathered countless earthquakes.”

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Staff Reporter A naked masseuse caught satisfying a naked customer has landed Temptations Studio a month-long business licence suspension. At a special city council meeting Monday afternoon, civic politicians unanimously voted to close the doors on the massage parlour for 30 days for the second time in 16 months. “I think this is a fair suspension,” said Coun. Evelina Halsey-Brandt. “We have bylaws. We expect our bylaws to be strictly enforced—and they are.” On Sept. 25 at 11:15 p.m. police entered Temptations Studio, at 201-3871 No. 3 Rd., to conduct a random inspection. It was in the “Blue Room” that a police officer found a masseuse performing a sex act on her male customer, who was lying on a bed, according to a police report. Both were completely naked, save for the customer’s condom, the report said. City regulations require massage parlour staff wear clothing covering their bodies between the neck and top of the knee, and sleeves must reach below the elbows. The customer, a Vancouver man, told police he paid $160 cash for a massage, and “nothing was indicated or implied that anything sexual would occur,” the report said. The customer told police it was “unusual” that the masseuse took off all her clothing before massaging his genitals and giving him oral sex. But the owner disputes the allegation of sex, claiming the customer wasn’t telling the truth to police. The customer was a “regular client,” despite telling police this was his first visit, according to a document submitted to a show cause hearing. The city says the owner is Gulnara Alexandrov, who was issued a bylaw infraction ticket. The business is disputing the ticket, and the case has yet to be heard in court, staff noted. Appearing before council Monday, Alexandrov confirmed management checks each massage room twice during a half-hour appointment. Coun. Evelina Halsey-Brandt responded: “I find it difficult how all that could have happened between two checks.” Council heard the masseuse in question previously worked in Vancouver—where she performed topless massages—and believed massaging in the buff was permitted. Coun. Greg Halsey-Brandt acknowledged a 30-day suspension for the business is “quite serious,” but called the offence a “serious breach of our bylaws.” This is the business’s second infraction. The first, in 2009, occurred under different management. In that case, police came across a similar situation— finding a naked female masseuse with a male customer, who was only wearing a condom. The man told police he paid $190 for the undetermined service. Temptations will serve its suspension from Feb. 18 to March 20.

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ast September, police popped by Temptations Studio on No. 3 Road. It’s a place where the windows are dark and the “masseusses” don’t have RMT at the end of their name.

And in the “Blue Room,” they walked in on a masseuse, completely naked, caught in the act attending to a man who was wearing nothing but a condom. Sound familiar? In 2009, police visited Temptations and walked in on a masseuse, completely naked, in a room with the parlour’s lone customer—a man who was wearing nothing but a condom. Temptations Studio has now been suspended for 30 days as a result. The previous infraction also earned the massage parlour a month off, but that was under a different owner. Last year, nearby Blue Sea Spa received a 60-day suspension after racking up 12 violations over 13 months, ranging from smoking to nudity. Council threatened to take that establishment’s business licence away if it happened again. Council needs to get tough with these dens of lawlessness. Four years ago, these types of licence violations were all too common in Richmond’s northern downtown core. Massage parlours doubling as bawdy houses and karoake bars finding other meaning in the word bar were all too common. But more and more residential buildings are coming to Richmond’s City Centre. The bramble patches of No. 3 Road north of Cambie are almost a thing of the past. Businesses that flout the law are not the kind of neighbours most new residents are expecting. Thanks to increased enforcement, some of the bad apples are apparently falling into line, but this latest transgression proves that some businesses are still trying to break the rules. The city currently has guidelines for dealing with these types of enterprises, including yanking a business licence after three infractions. If any of these repeat offenders get nailed again, we suggest council yank their licences. It will send the right message to other businesses that think they are above the law.

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here aren’t too many benefits to living in B.C.’s vast hinterlands, compared to the southwest where three quarters of B.C. residents reside. A few advantages of rural life spring to mind: it’s quieter, traffic jams are fewer and shorter, and real estate prices are more reasonable. Another advantage is little noticed, but significant just the same. Rural voters have more clout than their urban counterparts. There can be as many as three times the number of voters in a Metro Vancouver constituency as in

one of the remote northern seats, but each gets one MLA. That advantage was reinforced during the 2008 electoral boundary redistribution, when the B.C. Liberal government decided not to eliminate rural seats—a move recommended by an independent commission to equalize representation in the B.C. legislature. Instead, both the B.C. Liberals and the NDP supported adding six extra seats, in the Fraser Valley, Lower Mainland, Okanagan and Southern Vancouver Island. That narrowed the gap, but the other regions remain overrepresented in Victoria. The B.C. Liberal Party has now moved to match this rural clout in its own leadership vote, set for Feb. 26. At a weekend convention, party delegates voted almost unanimously to get rid of the one member-one vote system that put Vancouverite Gordon Campbell into the leadership 17 years ago. The new weighted voting system ensures that constituencies with small memberships have the same influence in the leadership contest as those who have signed up thousands of new members in urban areas. A rural member’s vote might be up to 10 times as powerful as one in Surrey, where many new members have been signed up. As one delegate pointed out, this isn’t strictly a

Most B.C. Liberals agreed with the candidates that sticking with a one memberone vote system would mean only urban candidates have a chance of leading the party. rural-urban thing. In NDP strongholds such as East Vancouver or Nanaimo, there are large populations but only a hardy little band of B.C. Liberal stalwarts maintaining membership in a constituency the party has little chance of winning. There wasn’t much grumbling about this decision. Most B.C. Liberals agreed with the candidates that sticking with a one memberone vote system would mean only urban candidates have a chance of leading the party. Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett was one of those advocating the change to weighted voting, before his noisy expulsion from the B.C. Liberal cabinet and caucus last fall. Still a faithful party member, Bennett urged delegates to adopt the new system, partly because it gives the party “a huge advantage” over the NDP. The NDP is selecting its next leader in April, using the one member-one vote

system for the first time. NDP leadership candidates have also signed up thousands of new members, most of them from urban constituencies. The NDP now risks becoming the party of the urban poor, and that’s not a recipe for success. Some rural voters will remember that Glen Clark made his first visit to Prince George only after he became premier. He spoke about how pleased he was to finally visit the north, apparently unaware that he had only reached the middle of the province, with the north still to come. Carole James worked hard for seven years as leader to make the NDP reach out beyond its traditional power base. She was rewarded in 2005 with seats regained in the North Coast, Kootenays and Cariboo as well as traditional areas of strength. It won’t be easy for an urban-dominated NDP to retain these far-flung constituencies, much less add to their current seats and form a majority government. The B.C. Liberals have gone a long way to holding their rural-urban coalition together. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for The Richmond Review, Black Press and BCLocalnews. com. He may be reached at tfletcher@blackpress.ca.

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letters Letter made weak argument about why Canadians should be humble Editor: Re: “Canada can learn from rest of world too,” Letters, Feb. 10. Yes, most of us would agree that there are valuable lessons to be learned from other places. In fact, I think Canada, being a young country that has made some mistakes in its history, has learned to try to look at the rest of the world for valuable life lessons. But Joseph Lin’s letter, which seems to favour East Asia as a place from which to learn, makes a weak argument about why Canadians should be humble. While crime rates are lower in many countries compared to Canada, there are numerous complex, historical reasons why this is

so. To say, as the letter writer implies, that East Asia is somehow superior due to lower crime rates, is overly simplistic and neglects the complicated reasons for the difference. I think many long-term Richmondites would like this “learning” to be more of a two-way street. Many (not all) immigrants to Richmond seem to be largely unaware that there are differences in perspective and a shift might be required when they emigrate. While a paradigm shift is difficult and requires an incredibly open mind, many would argue the onus is on the newcomer to be prepared for at least some analysis of values. Many who immigrate here do not seem prepared to truly reflect on what works best

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So, as I drive along Alderbridge west of No. 3 Road, I can’t help but notice Izumi-Ya Japanese Marketplace. More so, it is the chocolate sign inside the glass front doors that I spy. Curious, I turn into the parking lot. La Chocolaterie opened in December, a week before Christmas. The owners, Taka Chiwata and Kayoko Hamamoto, trained, worked, and met at Japan’s premier chocolate company— Meiji —where they researched cocoa bean cultivation and developed new products. On the day I visit, Taka welcomes me with a warm hello as I walk through the doors. He is busy stirring something in a large stainless bowl (they make the chocolate on-site). The case is filled with individual one-inch squares of chocolate, gift boxes, and plastic cup-like containers of chocolate. Using a toothpick, I pick a small piece of yuzu chocolate (yuzu is a Japanese citrus fruit about the size of a tangerine and somewhat tart) offered for tasting. I hold it in my mouth and savour the softness. They are called nama choco—Japanese-style fresh chocolate—and they melt in my mouth like a truffle. I try a small piece of green tea followed by mango (and in that order, my favourites).

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arts & entertainment Romanian pianist expected to dazzle at competition 13th Pacific Piano Competition brings top young international performers to town

Pacific Piano Competition •Feb. 23 to 26 at Gateway Theatre. •Auditions 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Feb. 23 and 24; Semi-final round 7 p.m. on Feb. 25; final competition 7 p.m. on Feb. 26. •Pianists compete for prize of $5,000 in front of judges Alvin Chow, Robin McCabe and Janet Scott-Hoyt •Tickets, $5 to $15, at gateway theatre.com or 604-270-1812

by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter

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ogdan Dulu’s mother had a simple dream— she wanted her young son to play the piano.

Wim Weymans photo Bogdan Dulu is one of the competitors at Richmond’s PaciďŹ c Piano Competition, which returns to Gateway Theatre after a three-year absence.

Competition, and on March 4 he’ll make his debut with the UBC Symphony at the Chan Centre. In an interview with The Richmond Review, Dulu shares his thoughts on his promising career. How does playing and studying music here differ than in Romania? “Romanian music education is quite different from the one I experienced in North America. Each major city has a public art high school... therefore kids are professionally trained from a very early age. My concern is that somewhere in the process of moulding young artists, something happens: a certain lack of engaging students in creative thinking and challenging the

process, doubled by a lack of up-todate information of what happens in the real world, creates aws. “This is where the North American system is by far superior—the graduate school. I ďŹ nd the environment, the level of interest, and the resources so extraordinary and inspiring, that I am glad I have been able to experience both sides.â€? What music and composers are you especially fond of? “I ďŹ nd great joy and inspiration in the music of Bach and Mozart. I also have a very special connection with the music of Bela Bartok and George Enescu, the unjustly neglected Romanian genius. Although their musical language

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is completely different, I found myself immersed in their Eastern European roots. “Lately, I have started discovering the music of Dinu Lipatti, ‘the prince of the piano,’ who died at the age of 33. His works are extremely limited and virtually unknown, so I have decided to bring them to larger audiences, which includes Canadian and North American premieres coming up in March here in Vancouver.� What has been your most memorable public performance so far and why? “Any performance followed by standing ovations is always a memorable one for me. And I am

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Dulu was born in 1984 in the midst of harsh political repression in Communist Romania. It was only after the revolution that Dulu, at age six, touched a piano for the ďŹ rst time. He began lessons with one problem—he didn’t have a piano. Mom pushed ahead with her dream anyway, drawing a keyboard on paper so her son could practise. Today, at 26, Dulu practises on grand pianos while studying his craft and collecting musical accolades along the way. He’ll try for another at the PaciďŹ c Piano Competition, Feb. 23 to 26 at Gateway Theatre. The 13th edition of the international contest for pianists is returning after a three-year absence. Nearly 40 competitors, ages 17 to 28, will compete for bragging rights and a $5,000 cash prize. Local competitors will test their mettle against talent from Beijing, Moscow, Japan, Toronto, New York, Dallas and Pittsburgh. Dulu arrived here six months ago via New York City, where he completed a master of music degree at Mannes College of Music. He is now a doctoral student at University of B.C.’s school of music. Last month, Dulu won the 2011 UBC Concerto

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Many budding professional pianists have gone before you. What do you think sets you apart? “Everyone is unique in their own way. Although I do competitions, I don’t really like to compare myself with others. I don’t consider myself an artist, at least not yet. It takes an enormous amount of time to become one, to have your own voice, to be what you really are, and that is what I feel I am doing right now. I am in constant search for my musical self.� What are you looking forward to most in the competition? “I want to hear the feedback of both the distinguished panel of judges, as well as the audience. Winning a competition is one thing, leaving an impression is something else. “As life in music has taught me so far, there’s always a turn when you expect the least. Five years ago I would have never thought that Vancouver and New York would be my temporary homes. And here I am, in Canada, studying with the acclaimed Jane Coop to become a doctor in what it used to be for me a paper keyboard.�

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Opera is back in Minoru Chapel. After three successful nights of opera held in the chapel last fall, three more dates will take place in Richmond’s iconic church beginning next month. Matinees have been added this time around. Vancouver Opera performs Wednesday, March 2, DragonDiva Operatic Theatre follows on April 6 and Astrolabe Musik Theatre performs selections from operas on May 4. Show times are 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance. See www. richmond.ca/culture/ sites/chapel/chapel/ operanights.htm for ordering info.

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olvo has always prided itself on being different; a cut above the rest, particularly when it comes to safety.

But it’s not likely you’d hear the word “naughtyâ€? used to describe one of their cars—until now! That’s because Volvo has its ďŹ rst real sport sedan, the 2011 S60, dubbed “The Naughty Volvoâ€? because it features the best driving dynamics of any Volvo ever. “It’s sportier, racier, more powerful, more dynamic, and it’s up for a little mischief,â€? says Volvo’s press literature about the new S60 that debuted in Canada last fall. That’s not to say Volvo has lost sight of its reputation for safety and innovative technology. In fact, the S60 may be the safest Volvo ever with a number of new safety features, including a groundbreaking Pedestrian Detection system. It is designed to detect pedestrians who walk onto the road in front of the car, warn the driver and automatically apply full braking power if the driver doesn’t respond in time. The 2011 S60 was designed to be a global car with a third of the production destined for North

BODY STYLE: four-door mid-size sport sedan DRIVE METHOD: front-engine, allwheel drive ENGINE: turbocharged 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder engine (300 hp, 324 lb/ft of torque) FUEL ECONOMY: 14.5L/100 km city, 7.3L/100 km highway, 9.9L/100 km combined PRICE: starting at $45,450 plus $1,715 freight and PDI. As tested $60,472.20 including $1,095 freight and PDI WEBSITE: www.volvocars.com/ca America, a third for Europe and the other third for China, which has become perhaps the most important market in the world. Currently, the S60 is available in Canada with only one engine choice, a turbocharged 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder with 300 hp and 325 lb/ft of torque. It has a six-speed automatic transmission with Geartronic for manual shifting and features allwheel drive for almost instant traction, even in our worst of winter weather conditions. Although horsepower is up over the 2009 S60 model (there was no S60 for 2010), Volvo says fuel economy has been improved by 10

Volvo has gone in what it calls an ‘entirely new direction’ design-wise with the 2011 S60, but there’s no doubt this is a Volvo

per cent. And if economy is high on your wish list, Volvo ofďŹ cials say a lower end model with a different powertrain will be here shortly. Similar to the Volkswagen Passat CC and several other cars on the market today, the S60 sedan has a slim, coupe-like rooine. The C-pillar stretches all the way to the tail lamps and the windshield has a steep rake. In all, it’s a sportier, more muscular looking S60 than before. Volvo has always prided itself

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he 2011 Mazda2 “Yozora” edition is a funky limited-production variant of the company’s subcompact five-door hatchback that hit the Canadian market last summer. Although new to North America, the Mazda2 originally launched in Europe, Japan and Australia in 2007, and has since racked up nearly 50 worldwide automotive awards, including the “2008 World Car of the Year.” The company expects it will be their No. 2 volume seller, next to the Mazda3. The design of the Mazda2 is compact and sporty, with a wedge shape, short overhangs and distinctive character lines that extend from the front wheel arches to the body shoulders. With a wide track and pronounced wheel flares, the Mazda2 looks firmly planted and conveys a strong sense of forward motion. The 2011 Mazda2 is available in two trim levels, GX and GS. Both are powered by a 1.5-litre, 16-valve DOHC inline four that delivers 100 hp and 98 lb/ft of torque. All models get a full suite of safety and handling technologies that include anti-lock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist, six air bags, Dynamic Stability Control and Traction Control. The entry-level GX, which starts at $13,995, is pretty basic by today’s standards. Still, you get power locks, windows and mirrors, intermittent rear wiper, tilt steering, and a two-speaker audio system. The GX can be optioned up with air conditioning at $1,195

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

Sharks show bite Victory over McMath propels Steveston-London to districts by Don Fennell Sports Editor

Don Fennell photo Steveston-London Shark Andrew Huang and McMath Wildcat Jeff Harrison battle under the hoop during semifinal action Tuesday in the Richmond high school senior boys’ basketball championships. Sharks won 67-39.

After two previous losses to the R.A. McMath Wildcats this season, the tide shifted dramatically in favour of the Steveston-London Sharks Tuesday. At stake was a berth in the Lower Mainland high school AAA senior boys’ basketball playdowns, which the Sharks earned with a convincing 67-39 win in the winner-take-all semifinal at the Richmond championships. “I’m really stoked,” said StevestonLondon coach Mike Stoneburgh, whose Sharks finished 6-2 in league play and lost by nine points to McMath (second in league play at 7-1) Dec. 13 and by six at the Bob Carkner Classic hosted Steveston-London in January. Though the Sharks were likely already aware, Stoneburgh didn’t tell the players their season was done had they lost Monday against Richmond Christian or Tuesday versus McMath. “I tried to keep the pressure off them,” he said. The Sharks set three goals at the start of this season and have met two of them—to make the Richmond playoffs and then to qualify for the zone playdowns. They came up just short of the other, which was to win theCarkner Classic. Stoneburgh, who admitted it took a long time to unwind after Tuesday’s victory, singled out his Grade 12 small forward, Darryl Wong, as the catalyst. “He’s a third-year senior and stepped up huge for us,” Stoneburgh said. “Our leading scorer, Kevin Zhang, had the flu

and Darryl showed he is one of those players who leads by example. He had 18 points and seven assists.” One of three returning Grade 12s who played with the Sharks’ team that reached last year’s zone playdowns, Wong is the player his teammates look up to, added Stoneburgh. “Every player has a lapse here and there but it’s how you battle back from it,” said Stoneburgh. “One mistake doesn’t have to make a game.” Grade 10 point guard Kingston Chung also impressed, having made great strides in the last couple of months. “I really like his poise and smarts and they way he takes care of the ball,” said Stoneburgh. As a player at J.N. Burnett Secondary, Stoneburgh made it to two Lower Mainland championships with the Breakers. “It’s the best thing, but I said to my players, ‘Let’s enjoy this experience, but also let’s play hard and be competitive.” With their 84-63 win over Hugh Boyd Trojans, the R.C. Palmer Griffins, now ranked No. 3 in the province after being No. 1 most of the season, secured the other Richmond berth to district tournament which begins Feb. 23. Steveston-London and Palmer will play for the Richmond title tonight (Thursday) at 7:30 p.m. at Palmer. •Two other Richmond high school basketball titles will be decided tonight. The senior girls’ final goes at 6 p.m. at Matthew McNair Secondary, while the junior boys’ title will be decided at 5 p.m. at Burnett.

Bring on the playoffs Sockeyes have two regular-season games to play before facing North Delta in the opening round by Don Fennell Sports Editor The Richmond Sockeyes sewed up the Pacific International Junior Hockey League regular-season title Tuesday, downing the Delta Ice Hawks 2-1 at Ladner Leisure Centre. But they’ll have little time to celebrate. The Sockeyes host Squamish Wolf Pack in their final home game tonight (Thursday) at 7:30

p.m. at Minoru Arenas, before wrapping up the regular season with a game Sunday in Grandview. Then it’s on to the playoffs, a condensed best-of-seven first-round series against the North Delta Devils which begins Monday (Feb. 21) at Sungod Arena. Faceoff is 8 p.m. Game 2 is Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m. at Minoru Arenas, with Game 3 here

Feb. 25 at 8:45 p.m. and Game 4 back at Sungod Arena at 6:45 p.m. Feb. 26. If needed, Game 5 is Feb. 28 at Minoru Arenas, Game 6 March 2 at Sungod Arena, and Game 7 March 3 at Minoru Arenas—all 7:30 p.m. starts. Richmond (36-5-3) shut out North Delta (24-16-5) 5-0 in their last meeting Feb. 10 at Minoru Arenas and also won 6-2 in North Delta on Dec. 30.

Jim Kinnear photo With the help of defenceman Keenan Webb, Richmond Sockeyes’ goalie Devin Nijjer foils Cody Smith of the Delta Ice Hawks in Pacific International Junior Hockey League play Tuesday. Richmond won 2-1.

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South Arm Hockeython nets $3,100 for Canuck Place Sports Editor They’re still a little tired, but feeling proud of their efforts. At noon Friday, local hockey enthusiasts took to the gym floor at the South Arm Community Centre to participate in the annual 24-hour Hockeython. Only a handful were still active when the final buzzer sounded at noon Saturday, but every one of the players—each of whom raised pledges to take part—shared in the ultimate goal of helping those less fortunate. They collected $3,100 for Canuck Place children’s hospice. “It shows their level of commitment to the cause, and that they understand what the pledges mean,” said Ryan Weber, youth coordinator at South Arm Community Centre. Surviving on sport drinks and health bars,

Hockey enthusiasts gave their all for a good cause at the 24-hour Hockeython.

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Miguel Leon was among the last group standing. “I’m surprised I made it this long,” said the 21-year-old who started playing about 1 a.m., and spent six hours tending net. A Palmer grad, currently taking a break from post-secondary studies, Leon said he tries to do his best to give back to the community.

@ richmondreview.com Two Grade 7 students, Tommy Burmania and Gabriel Saklosky, were among the 12 players who managed to make it through all 24 hours. As the game wound down, Burmania— whose ice hockey team had a game Saturday afternoon—said he was a bit tired, but had a lot fun. Katie Lawrence, one of only two females to play in the Hockeython, played the entire 24 hours in the 2009 game but had to go home for a few hours of sleep this year. “I started at noon and played until about 3 a.m., then came back about 9 a.m.,” said Lawrence, who hoped teammates from the two ice hockey teams she plays on would also suit up for the Hockeython. “I can’t wait for the next one,” she said. The game started a high pace but, predictably, slowed into the wee hours of the morning before picking up again at the end. The youngest participant was a five-year-old playing alongside his dad, with the oldest being a man in his mid-40s. Most were aged 13 to 20, which makes sense considering the event was conceived by members of the community’s centre youth group, Mosaic, in 2007.

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McDermott ready to join Bears Richmond’s Danny McDermott is a month into his freshman year at the New York Institute of Technology. A 2010 grad of Matthew McNair Secondary, McDermott will begin playing lacrosse for the Bears this spring, after impressing school recruiters with his play for the Burnaby Mountain Selects—a senior elite touring lacrosse team he played for

last summer. McDermott was recognized as the defensive MVP of the summer squad at the recent Maple Leaf Awards hosted jointly by the Burnaby Mountain Selects and Simon Fraser University men’s lacrosse team. Also recognized at the awards ceremony was Richmond’s Quinton Bradley, cur-

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rently in his Grade 12 year at McNair. Bradley was recently selected to the Adrenaline Challenge tournament allstar lacrosse team in San Diego, and was the senior elite team’s MVP this season. Brad Hoffman was another Richmondite to be honored as the defensive MVP of the Burnaby Mountain Selects’ sophomore elite lacrosse team.

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home improvement Purchasing permit offers peace of mind Inspectors from city and B.C. Safety Authority ensure home renos done by the book by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter IT’S A FEW HUNDRED dollar investment that’s guaranteed to prevent many future headaches, yet it’s one that all too many locals avoid when it comes to upgrading their homes. Renovation and electrical permits might run a homeowner $500, a small drop in the bucket compared to the $50,000 or more commonly spent on finishing a basement, converting a laundry into a second bathroom, or tearing down a wall to make room for an expansive doorway. The prospect of saving thousands of dollars in taxes by paying an electrician, plumber

and contractor below the table, and not applying for the required permits, is too enticing for many homeowners. But those savings are a bit of a mirage that down the road can prove costly when it comes to life safety, home insurance and even reselling one’s home, according to Gavin Woo, acting director of building approvals for the City of Richmond. By applying for a renovation permit, homeowners protect themselves from shoddy workmanship that can put the lives of their loved ones in danger. For a few hundred dollars, that permit entitles a homeowner to receive visits from a trained inspector, who scrutinizes the work at regular stages to ensure it’s up to specifications. When a homeowner puts in an illegal suite in part of their home, one area that’s often forgotten is putting a fire separation in place, he said. Should a tenant fall asleep while smoking, or accidentally knock over a lit candle, this fire separation can stall the spread of the flames, and be the difference between a small fire limited to a tiny area, and a

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out about the problems, the headache could come down the road in the form of a denied insurance claim. With the median selling price of a Richmond home topping $1 million for the first time, there’s more economic pressure than ever on homeowners to add a mortgage-helper suite. Woo said doing this work by the book is the best way to go. It’s much more expensive to correct a problem than it is to do it the right way from the start. Carlo Turra, electrical safety officer for the B.C. Safety Authority, said the cost of an electrical permit is miniscule compared to the cost of a renovation.

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home improvement Smart storage can be a parent’s friend THE HAVING A CHILD instruction manual may have talked about 2 a.m. feedings and bouts of colic, but it may not have mentioned that having kids often means acquiring a household of stuff designed to care for and amuse these little ones—including lots and lots of toys. If spring cleaning means taming the toys and games in the home so that the living room doesn’t look

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Reducing moisture In the home MANY HOMEOWNERS WORRY about moisture in the home, which can lead to a slew of health ailments, including asthma or upper respiratory problems. In addition to health concerns, moisture can also negatively impact the value of the home. Mould growth and pest infestation are common side effects of excess moisture, neither of which is attractive to prospective buyers. To combat moisture in the home, homeowners should consider the following tips: •Fix plumbing leaks. Plumbing leaks are often evident to the naked eye, as most occur at the fixtures. Check to be sure leaky toilets aren’t contributing to mould growth in the bathroom. •Check windows for leaks. The winter months often reveal leaky windows, which should be repaired once spring begins to avoid excess moisture that can result from spring rains. •Reduce internal moisture sources. Moisture is not caused solely by external sources like rain or groundwater. Inspect the washing machine to determine if there are any leaks that are making the home less healthy and hurting its value. •Install an exhaust fan in the bathroom if there’s not one already. Without an effective exhaust fan, a bathroom is much more susceptible to mould growth. When installing an exhaust fan, be sure it’s vented to the exterior of the building and not elsewhere inside the home, such as an attic or crawl space.

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604-214-MOVE (6683) WWW.ACCENTMOVERS.CA 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

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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 PRECISION 1 Plumbing & Heating. Lic. & Ins. h/w tanks, service, renos. No hst. Rick 604-809-6822

✓ Tree & Stump Removal ✓ Certified Arborists ✓ 20 yrs exp. 60’ bucket truck ✓ Crown reduction ✓ Spiral pruning ✓ Fully insured. Best Rates

Furniture, kitchen, garden, board games, electronics, tools, sports equipment... THEY ALL NEED TO GO!

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778

Sat/Sun, Feb 19/20,10am-4pm. NO EARLY BIRDS PLEASE.

3411 Bamfield Drive

Info: www.treeworksonline.ca

10% OFF from now to Feb 1 with this AD

Richmond

WE ARE MOVING GARAGE SALE

PETS 477

Sat, Feb 19th, 10am-12:30pm

8400 Lunen Rd

PETS

(nr St. Pauls Church on St. Albans)

AMERICAN PITT BULL X Presa Carnario puppies. 3 males. Born Dec. 16. $400. 604-729-8549 BERNESE Mtn Dog Puppy. Female. Vet checked & ready for good homes. $800. Lngly. 778-241-5504 BLACK LAB PUPS. 3 males, exc lines, 1st shots, dewormed, ready now, $350. 778-867-6758 BORDER collie X pups, born Dec. 17th ‘10, 2 M; 5 F; $150. 604-8546637, 604-302-6637. Abbotsford. BUDGIES to good home. $10 ea. Good colours. 3-8 mos old. (604)858-4488 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 856-4866

Furniture, Sewing machine, Tables, Pictures, Plates & More

Everything Must Go

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560

CHINESE SHAR PEI pups. House raised. Well socialized. Vet chek’d., shots. Av. now 604814-0038. sonjasdogs@yahoo.ca DALMATIAN male 7.5 MO. CKC registered, all shots, $500. 604793-5130 DOBERMAN PUPS, tails & dew claws done, dewormed, view both parents. $500. Call 604-798-7579. German Shepherd Puppies http://www.minidonkeyfarm.com hee-haw@minidonkeyfarm.com 250-442-8070 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 NORWEGIAN ELKHOUND pups. Reg’d., micro chipped, 1st shots. Ready mid March. 604-823-2259 mitzvig@hotmail.com PB LAB PUPPIES. Males and females. Ready to go Feb 28th. Family raised on a farm. Well socialized. First shots, dewormed and vet checked. Mom and pups ready to view. $475.00. Phone 604 531 0552

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com

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!

DISCONNECTED PHONE? Phone Factory Home Phone Service. No One Refused! Low Monthly Rate! Calling Features and Unlimited Long Distance Available. Call Phone Factory Today! 1-877-3362274. www.phonefactory.ca

REAL ESTATE

All types of Roofing

612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE

Over 35 Years in Business

HIGH CALIBER CONSTRUCTION CUSTOM HOMES • Basement, Kitchen & Bath Remodels • Room Additions • Drywall • Paint • Texture • Finishing • Floors & More Since 1972 Dan 778-837-0771

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

All work guaranteed!

604-209-8265 NEW & REPAIR. Bath & KItch, flrs, tiles, moulding, dry-wall, painting, plumbing, wiring. Job guaranteed. WCB ins. Patrick 778-863-7100.

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LANDSCAPING

FULL LANDSCAPING & YARD WORK ❖Rock Walls❖Paving Stones ❖Driveways❖Asphalt❖Pavers ❖Concrete❖Fencing❖Stairs ❖New Lawns❖Ponds ❖Drain Tiles❖

★ Reasonable rates ★

Call 604-716-8528 320

MOVING & STORAGE

$30 / PER HOUR - ABE MOVING *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020

AFFORDABLE MOVING Local & Long Distance

$45/Hr

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

604-537-4140

Call now & we pay 1/2 the HST

Successful Weight Loss Clinic for sale. Great opportunity in expanding market. Voted #1, Langley. $179,000. Dennis Germyn, Macdonald Realty. 604-590-2444.

604-588-0833 SALES@PATTARGROUP.COM

WWW.PATTARGROUP.COM #1 ROYAL CASTLE Roofing - New & Re-roofing, Best Quality Work 12% Senior. Disc. 604-725-9963

ROTTWEILER PUPPY, CKC reg. female, Champion German lines, pet stock, to approved home. Call: 604 - 287 - 7688

JASON’S ROOFING All kinds of re-roofing & repairs. Free est. Reasonable rates. (604)961-7505, 278-0375

J.J. ROOFING ~ $ BEST PRICE $ New Roofs / Re-Roofs. Repair Specialist. Free Estimates. Ref’s. WCB Insured. Jas @ 604-726-6345

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RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865

www.recycle-it-now.com #1 AAA Rubbish Removal 21 Years Serving Rmd. Residential & Commercial Clean Courteous Service FREE ESTIMATES Joe 604-250-5481 bradsjunkremoval.com 220-JUNK (5865) Haul Anything But Dead Bodies

615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

STEEL BUILDINGS PRICED TO CLEAR - Holding 2010 steel prices on many models/sizes. Ask about FREE DELIVERY! CALL FOR QUICK SALE QUOTE and FREE BROCHURE - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.

STEEL BUILDING WINTER SALE... $3.49 to $11/sq.ft. Immediate orders only - FREE shipping, some exclusions. Up to 90 days to pay. Deposit required. Pioneer Manufacturers since 1980. 1-800668-5422. See current specials www.pioneersteel.ca.

RUBBISH REMOVAL

#1 EARTH FRIENDLY JUNK REMOVAL

ACREAGE

Own 20 AcresOnly $129/mo. $13,900 Near Growing El Paso, Texas (safest city in America!) Low down, no credit checks, owner financing. Free Map/Pictures. 866254-7755 www.sunsetranches.com

GUTTER CLEANING HOME IMPROVEMENTS

SOUND/DVD/TV

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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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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.

#1 Roofing Company in BC

Call Ian 604-724-6373

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.

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

GARAGE SALES

FAMILY DOWNSIZING Garage is bursting with 25 years of stuff.

Get your trees or tree removal done NOW while they’re dormant

PAVING/SEAL COATING

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

ELECTRICAL

GARDENING

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RICHMOND

ALL MOVING SUPPLIES AVAIL.

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

bcclassified.com 604-575-5555

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CONCRETE & PLACING

COMMUNICATION SERVICES

GET RESULTS! Post a classified in a few easy clicks. Choose your province or all across Canada. Best value. Pay a fraction of the cost compared to booking individual areas. www.communityclassifieds.ca or 1-866-669-9222.

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CLEANING SERVICES

FOR ALL YOUR housekeeping & cleaning. Prompt & reliable service for your house or office. Hardworking & honest, Patty 604-725-5691

TREE SERVICES

ACCENT

LEGAL SERVICES

Dial-A-Law offers general information on a variety of topics on law in BC. 604-687-4680 (Lower Mainland) or 1.800.565.5297 (Outside LM); www.dialalaw.org (audio available). Lawyer Referral Service matches people with legal concerns to a lawyer in their area. Participating lawyers offer a 30 minute consultation for $25 plus tax. Regular fees follow once both parties agree to proceed with services. 604-687-3221 (Lower Mainland) or 1.800.663.1919 (Outside LM).

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MOVING & STORAGE

NEED Mortgage Money? Get Mortgage Money! quick, easy, confidential no credit or income required 1st, 2nd, 3rd mortgages

MOVING & STORAGE

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

WHITE ARCTIC WOLF X puppies for sale $1000. Call Carol 604-853-9444 YORKSHIRE TERRIER CKC reg. black & tan, first shot, dewormed, Fem. $750, M $650. 604-581-4459.

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HOMES WANTED WE BUY HOUSES

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

477

PETS

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PETS

OF PET THE WEEK

“SASHA” NEEDS A GOOD HOME WITH YOU!

“Sasha”, ID# 223596, F, Shepard X

Sasha is a very intelligent young girl with loads of love to give. She is learning basic commands quickly, playing all day if she can, & is a bundle of energy! Sasha would do best with an active person with older kids that would exercise her mentally and physically. Sasha is still a young puppy & jumps up, is chewy, and is quite bouncy. She is just over 2 months, would excel at puppy classes, and could learn to do agility or carry a backpack! If you have lots of time to spend on this fantastic girl please come fill out an adoption application!

TO ADOPT CALL 604-277-3100

SPCA Thriftmart 5400 MINORU BLVD • 604-276-2477

5431 NO NO. O 3R RD RD. D 604 604-276-2254 276 22 27 2254

PROUD TO SUPPORT THE LOCAL SPCA

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HOME SERVICE GUIDE 24/7 HEATING & PLUMBING • Water Heaters • Hot Water Tanks • Plumbing, Drainage, Gas Plumbing • Fireplaces & Conversion to Gas • Furnace, Boiler Repairs & Installation

CONCRETE SERVICE We specialize in driveway, sidewalk, patio, foundation and retaining wall, all kinds of concrete jobs. We also do fencing jobs.

• Fertilization (packages available) • Hedge trimming & Pruning • Yard clean-up • Pressure washing • Gutters

Free estimate and free design.

Fully insured. Free Estimates.

Free estimates (fully insured)

Call Darryn 604-339-5532

BILL GILLESPIE CONSTRUCTION • RENOVATIONS

604-272-2809 or cell: 604-841-2479

COMMERCIAL ~ RESIDENTIAL

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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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

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

CLIPPER COVE 1 Bdrm. from $950 2 Bdrm. from $1150 Great Building. Excellent Location. Close to Richmond Centre, No. 3 Road and Westminster Hwy. Pool & Sauna Included.

To arrange a viewing, call Olga at 604.868.8968 9500 Odlin Rd. Brand new 1 bdrm, 690 sf., open kit, granite counters, 1 prkg, formal din/rm, balc off liv/rm, NP/NS. $1200/mo. (604)250-8223 RICHMOND, 7280 Lindsay Rd. 1 Bdrm apt. $780 incls heat/H/W, 1 prk, 604-321-9095 / 778-822-2660. RICHMOND, 7651 Minoru. 2 bdrm apt. Central. Clean, quiet. 5 appls. Secure prkg. F/P. balcony, gym, pool, storage. N/S. N/P. $1250. Avail Feb. 15. 604-716-6169. RICHMOND central 2 bdrm 2 bath 5 applis, lrg deck, u/g prkg, Immed. $1200. Ns/Np. 604-789-0804

Call 604-830-4002 or 604-830-8246 Visit our website: www.aptrentals.net RICHMOND CENTRE, brand new 2 bdrm. condo, park view, 2 prkg., N/S N/P. $1500 mo. Avail. now. 604-727-5759 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

RICHMOND

WATERSTONE Bright ★ Quiet ★ Spacious

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

Call 604-275-4849 or 604-830-8246 www.aptrentals.net

•Backhoes •Mini excavator (rubber track) •Bobcats (forks/buckets) •Dump trucks

604-833-2103

•Backfilling/trenching •Ashphalt/concrete removal •Drainage •Retaining walls •Install concrete driveways/sidewalks

Call Rick

604-247-3729 email: adcontrol@richmondreview.com

604-985-8270

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

SSL ENTERPRISES INC

To advertise in the Home Service Guide

Total Renovations & Additions. Kitchens, Baths, Drywall, Painting, New Garage, Roofs, Decks, Driveways, Asphalt, Drain Tiles, Concrete, Landscaping, Excavating.

1 & 2 Bdrms

Local Plumbers

M.S. MAINTENANCE & RENOVATIONS

BUILD NEW HOMES 2-5-10 Year Warranties.

Available Immediately

Licensed, Insured & Bonded

EXCAVATION

Plumbing • Electrical • Woodwork • Drywall • Bathrooms • Painting • Handyman • Textured Ceilings • FREE Quotes Door Repairs: Patio • Pocket • Bi-folds • Shower Insured / WCB and I’m a Nice Guy! Mike Favel • 604-341-2681

** COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL ** KITCHEN & BATHROOM SPECIALIST PLUS TIDDLEY THINGS

604-868-7062

RENOVATIONS

RENOVATIONS

RICHMOND

• Plumbing Service & Repairs • Boilers & Furnaces • Gas Work HEATING SYSTEM SERVICE SPECIAL Only $8500. Mention this ad.

STEVESTON HOME SERVICES

5 MINUTE EXPRESS PAGING SYSTEM PLUMBING SERVICES AT REASONABLE RATES CALL 604-270-6338

ARIZONA BUILDING LOTS. FULL ACRES AND MORE! Guaranteed Owner Financing. No Credit check. $0 down - 0 interest. Starting @ just $99/mo. Close to Tucson’s Intl. Airport. Hear free recording at 800-631-8164 Code 4001 or visit www.sunsiteslandrush.com. Offer Ends 3/31/11

PLUMBING & HEATING

New fence installation • Gates & repair Roofing repairs • Powerwashing • Odd jobs • Renos • Gutters etc. Painting interior & exterior

RJ’S PLUMBING & HOME SERVICE

APARTMENT/CONDO

Andy 604-908-3596

CALL WEST:

PLUMBING

706

A+ LAWN & GARDEN

778-895-0968 RMD HANDYMAN

Licensed, Insured, Bonded • Same Day Service

LOTS

LAWN SERVICE

WEST CONCRETE

604-275-8464 or 778-869-6288

630

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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

RICHMOND. Newly renovated large 3 bdrm upper suite. Southarm area. Avail. immed. $1350/mo. incl. utils. James 604-657-0649

744

RECREATION

Shared ownership late model 40’ 60’ cruising yachts moored on Vancouver Island & Lower Mainland. Sail & Power. Professionally maintained. 604-669-2248. www.one4yacht.com

750

SUITES, LOWER

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 1 bdrm, 1 bath, clean, bright, totally updated. Avail immed. $880/mo. Pet OK. 604-948-1966. RICHMOND, 1 bdrm, close to all amenities, $700 incl heat/lights. No pets. Phone (604)270-7672. RICHMOND, #1 & Blundell, 1 bdrm, cozy furnished grnd level. Suitable for resp. single. NS/NP. $750 incl utils. Avail. immed. 778-998-4411. RICHMOND, 2 bdrm, 2 blks fr. Save on Food on Terranova. $1195 incl utils & cable. 604-220-1764. RICHMOND, Shellmont area. 2 suites. 1 bdrm, $725. 2 bdrm, $950. Incl. heat, lights, shrd lndry. NS/NP. Avail now. Phone 604-617-1794. RICHMOND, Terra Nova. Brand new 1 bdrm grnd lvl legal ste. N/P. N/S. Nr all amenits. Avail Mar 1. $950/mo. incl utils. 778-227-2246.

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TOWNHOUSES

2 Bedrm + Den & 3 Bedrms Available

U-Haul Storage Center Richmond

Private yard, carport or double garage. Located on No. 1 & Steveston, No. 3 & Steveston. Landscape and maintenance included.

claims a Landlords Contractual Lien against the following persons goods in storage at:

4511 Shell Rd. Richmond, BC, Tel: 604-270-8827

Call 604-830-4002 or 604-830-8246

#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

Website www.aptrentals.net 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. Professionally Managed by Colliers International Call 604-841-2665

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Last week 18 out of 23 applications approved! We fund your future not your past. Any Credit. Receive a $500 Gift Card. www.coastlineautocredit.com or 1-888-252-8235.

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SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288

CARS - DOMESTIC

2011 TOYOTA Camry LE, 7000 kms. auto, factory warranty. No accidents. $21,900. 604-836-5931

VEHICLES WANTED 847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 2001 BMW 320I, fully loaded, leather, auto, AirCared, 142K, $7999. Call: (778)552-1462. 2006 LAND ROVER LR3 SE, dark blue, 40K MLS/64K KMS, no accid, lady driven, new tires, batt & brakes, immaculate @ $27,900 604-943-0210.

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

851 1999 SLUMBER Queen MH 24 ft. 119,000 kms. 2 air, awnings, TV ant, no leaks, exc. shape. $16,500. obo 604-870-3556

Hwy,

A sale will take place at the storage location on Friday, March 4, 2011. Viewing 10:00 AM - 12:00PM. Sealed bids will be opened at 12:30PM. Room contents are personal / household goods unless noted otherwise. Bids will be for entire contents of each locker unit.

2006 HONDA CIVIC 2 door, 5 spd manual, 80K, red, $6850 firm. Call: 604-538-9257.

RECREATIONAL/SALE

374 William Beer 19 Sherwood Grove, NW, Calgary

526 Jumar Dacpano 3471 Bamfield Dr., Richmond

2001 Honda Civic. 4 dr, auto,139k, loaded, local, 1 owner, warr/fin. avail. $5,350 obo. 604-836-5931.

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267 Verb Exchange Inc #1600-609 Granville St., Vancouver

490 James Woskosky 17391 Westminster Richmond

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

Getting a job couldn’t be easier!

238 Dean Chionis #29-11020 Williams Rd., Richmond

468 Benedict Magcalas 5571 McRae St., Richmond

1998 CHEVY CAVALIER, only 91K, 1 owner, recently serviced, 4 new tires/batt/alt, purple, $2200. Ph btwn 10am-10pm, (604)943-2954

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196 Melody Lewis #205-720 Queens Ave, New Westminster

452 Edgar A. Ursua 4471 Gerrard Pl., Richmond

1998 BUICK LASABRE V6, new tires & brakes. Supreme cond. Low km. Private. $5900. 604-593-5072

✰ RENTAL ✰ ✰ INCENTIVES ✰

Call 604-522-1050

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

The Scrapper

TOWNHOUSES

RICHMOND 3 Bdr T’H, all new appl /blinds, dbl.gar. Av.now. N/P $1650. 604-270-4997 or 778-838-0423

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

Briargate & Paddock Townhouses

SUITES, UPPER

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

845

AUTO FINANCING

RICHMOND

CAMBIE/NO. 5. Nice lg 3 bdrm, nr school/bus/shopping. $1150 + 60% util. Np/ns. Feb 15. 604-277-4194 RICHMOND. 10180 Algonquin Dr. Lrg. quiet 3 bdrm, 2 bath, new appls new reno, huge S. facing fncd b.yrd.$1400. NS/NP. 604-716-1261. RICHMOND 3 Bdrm upper suite, nr amens/Ironwood Mall, N/P, avl now $1300 +50% utils. 604-614-3060. RICHMOND Shell/Williams. Reno’d 3bd new flrs/paint, garage, w/d. N/s n/p. $1200 +1/2 utils. 604-537-6618

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TRUCKS & VANS

1995 FORD F150 XLT, good cond. Air Cared until 2012. Canopy, good tires, $3900 obo 604-462-1542 2006 CHEVY SILVERADO, 4X4, 6L, V8, ext. cab, shortbox, 89,000km. $13,500. 604-858-0041

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> Richmond Chinese Community Society’s Lunar New Year’s celebration at Lansdowne Centre

Around Town

Lavent Ho, the Money God, poses with Henry Beh, executive director of Richmond Chinese Community Society.

Michael Mui

The Year of the Rabbit

T

hree lion costumes—one purple, one red, one blue—lay motionless on the stage, their performers under the thick furry skins, waiting for the signal. The drums begin to beat. The lions leap up. An intricate ritual of jumps, kicks and dancing begin, a testament to the physical fluidity of the six martial artists hiding under the costumes. The lions begin circling each other, prowling, as if waiting for a striking chance. The tradition originally began when a monk summoned a magical lion to fight evil. But last Saturday, it became the opening performance of the Richmond Chinese Community Society’s annual Chinese New Year’s celebration. Although the celebration only had space for 90 seats, more than 400 people crowded around the stage, peeking over shoulders to get a glimpse of the Chinese lion dance. This year’s celebration raised approximately $1,200, with a further $800 donated by John Cheung, owner of Lansdowne Centre’s Fortune Wok. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Richmond Food Bank. “It’s a tremendous honour,” said Gary Lake, Richmond Food Bank president. “(The celebration) helps us meet our goal every year.” This year symbolizes the Year of the Rabbit, an animal known to bring wealth and prosperity. MIchael Mui is a Richmond resident and Langara journalism student. He’s subbing for Amanda Oye, who is away this week.

Shirley Chan and Susie Hoy from TD Bank ran a spin-the-wheel free prize giveaway pavilion at the celebration.

2011 ETHEL TIBBITS

AWARDS & LUNCHEON HOTEL VANCOUVER AIRPORT

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MONDAY, MARCH 7, 2011 • 11:30 AM

AWARD NOMINEES Nancy Lai, vice-president of RCCS (front row, second from left) and her staff at the fundraising table. They sold New Year’s paraphernalia, including lanterns, wind-catchers, fans and decorations.

BUSINESS: Sharon Bonner Dr. Louise Demorest Sandra Hass June Kaiser Marla Kott Carol Reichert ARTS: Dawn Ewen Cherelle Jardine Elsa Rojas Marquez Adrienne Moore Wendy Riley

SPORTS: Taronne Atley Maryana Dudchenko Beverley Oldham Maxine Schulmeister Linda Strelau YOUTH: Jean Hu Natalie Lo Sunny Shen Kristy Simonson Shira Sneg Perri Tutelman Jessica Yeung

COMMUNITY: Barbara Ash Colleen Chambers Clara Chow Lyn Greenhill Sylvia Gwozd Judi Merrell Dustine Rodier Grace Tsang Jacqueline Turner

TICKETS $50 EACH or a table of 10 for $450 CALL 604-247-3700

EMAIL: ethels@richmondreview.com

SPONSORS Lavent Ho, the Money God and dancers from the Vancouver Academy of Dance. Mayor Malcolm Brodie, Coun. Bill McNulty and TD Pacific Region District vice-president Silvia Livingston participate in the dottingof-the-eyes ceremony, where they use calligraphy brushes to dot the lions’ eyes.

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