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Farm sues city over crop J. S. Nature Farms’ owner claims potato crop destroyed by Todd Coyne

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Nelson Tuazon, pictured with his two-year-old daughter, is vying to wipe out the competition.

Dad hopes for a Wipeout Richmond resident vying for final spot on TV show by Christine Lyon Staff Reporter

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A well-known Richmond farm is suing the City of Richmond to recoup damages the farm’s owner said she incurred when her potato crop was destroyed by a massive overflow of water from a nearby drainage ditch. The owner of J. S. Nature Farms Ltd., who wished to remain anonymous until her case is resolved, said she told the city about the problem during the torrential downpour of Aug. 31, but the city did nothing to help. City of Richmond spokesman Ted Townsend refused to comment Friday on exactly when the city was alerted to the problem but said that the city’s insurance company is currently investigating the incident. In a notice of civil claim filed in the Supreme Court of B.C. on Sept. 24, the plaintiff

claimed that an extremely high discharge of water from city culverts into a ditch adjacent to her property flooded her fields destroying her potato crop. The farm owner said in the claim that the ditch beside her field on Gilbert Road was so plugged with vegetation and silt that no water was flowing south towards the Fraser River—so little water, in fact, that the city’s irrigation pumps were allegedly not even running, despite the heavy downpour. J. S. Nature Farms is seeking unspecified costs and damages from the city on the basis that the city was negligent in not properly maintaining its drainage works. While the total cost of the damages sought by the farm is not clear, the city has appointed an adjustor to assess the claim amount, according to J. S. Nature Farms’ lawyer, Ralph May of Campbell Froh May & Rice, LLP.

on’t let Nelson Tuazon’s stature fool you. At five foot eight and 220 pounds he isn’t the quickest guy around, but he says he has the strength and stamina to conquer a giant obstacle course in no time.

The 30-year-old Richmond resident is in Toronto today (Saturday) to compete in the Motrin Last Call for Wickedest Wipeout contest where he will risk face plants, belly flops and bruises to land a spot on the Canadian version of Wipeout. More than 44,000 hopefuls applied to be on the TV game show, and of those 260 will have the chance to compete for a $50,000

grand prize on the Wipeout course. Producers have already picked 259, but have reserved one spot for the winner of Saturday’s challenge. Tuazon has no idea what the course will look like, but is hoping to try out the giant red balls contestants have to bounce across from one platform to another. See Page 3

Todd Coyne photo J.S. Nature Farms on McKenzie Road is suing the city.

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Man suspected of running brothel in Richmond arrested A 47-year-old Burnaby man faces charges after a two-year investigation in which police shut down four brothels that used foreign women who were forced to work in the sex trade. The suspect is accused of sponsoring women from Hong Kong and on their arrival in Canada, forcing them into prostitution. The suspect is alleged to have advertised the brothels, located in Burnaby, Surrey, Coquitlam and Richmond, on Craigslist. Investigators from the RCMP’s Federal Border Integrity Program believe the suspect was making up to $40,000 a week from the operation. While the case was also a human trafficking investigation, such charges under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act were not laid. The RCMP’s Const. Michael McLaughlin said in a press release that the investigation was complicated by language barriers, the reluctance of some victims and witnesses to testify and the fact the victims often do not stay in Canada. The victims were treated with respect and understood they were not criminals while housing, health care and other services were provided. Jian Feng “Michael” Li appeared in Vancouver Provincial Court Oct. 13 to face one count of living off the avails of prostitution and four counts of keeping a common bawdy house. —Black Press

Nimble gamers play everything from bowling to baseball on Wii by Todd Coyne Contributor Not just for kids and teens any more, video game consoles like the Nintendo Wii have proven a hit with older generations of adults thanks in part to programs like the South Arm Community Centre’s new Wii Fridays for those 55 and older. Beginning at 3 p.m. each Friday, the one-hour Wii sessions are intended for seniors interested in learning how to get back in the game with all the fun and physical challenges of interactive sports like golf, boxing, baseball, tennis and many more. The new Richmond program is part of a wave of Wii-based exercise activities that have cropped up all over the world since the emergence of the family-friendly game console some years ago. Since its release, many international studies have been conducted looking at the Wii’s potential benefits for people with mobility problems. Many of these studies have found that the physical movements that the console’s motionsensing “Wiimotes” require can be as helpful in gaining back mo-

bility as conventional physiotherapy—and a lot more fun too. Seniors using the Wii have also shown signs of sharper mental clarity and, in some cases, halted memory loss in some studies. “It’s great for strength, hand-eye co-ordination, motor skills and it’s much less intimidating than going to the gym for those who don’t normally go to a gym,” said Stella Au, seniors co-ordinator at the South Arm Community Centre. Au said that the South Arm seniors voted to buy the Wii console and games—just under $500—with the proceeds from their fundraising bake sale last year. Two South Arm seniors have volunteered to show their peers how to use the Wii, which will be free to use for those with a South Arm Community Centre pass. Centre passes are $10 per year and give community members access to other non-video activities like bowling, snooker, bridge and luk tung kuen—a Tai Chi-like stretching exercise. One of those South Arm Wii volunteers is Aileen Armstrong, who said she first became familiar with Wii through playing bowling and tennis with her son.

Todd Coyne photo Volunteers Susie Burbidge (left) and Aileen Armstrong play a game of Nintendo Wii Baseball at the South Arm Community Centre.

Susie Burbidge, another South Arm volunteer, said the centre has been waiting for the right group of people to try out the game and inspire others to pick it up too. “They might be intimidated by the technology at first but if people are in here playing, others will walk by and watch. And the competitive nature will come out, I’m sure,” Burbidge said. Au said she anticipates the new

Wii program taking a few months to gather steam before it really draws a following among seniors at the centre. But she’s certain it will prove to be a success. “As long as the volunteers want to keep doing it, the demand will be there for it,” she said. The Minoru Place Seniors Society is also beginning to offer Wii access to its members, Au added.

‘Funny Filipino breaker’ video proved a winner > Watch Tuazon’s application video at richmondreview.com

Nelson Tuazon shows off his breakdance moves.

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To win a spot in the final 10 he had to submit a video of himself “wiping out.” The public voted for 290 videos on Facebook and Tuazon’s “Funny Filipino breaker” submission, which depicts him taking a tumble while breakdancing, made the cut. All 10 finalists had already applied for the show last spring, but were not chosen. There are 30 versions of Wipeout in different countries, and Tuazon was eager to be a contestant when he heard it was coming to Canada. “Basically I joined because I like challenges and it’s fun,” he said, adding the cash prize will help out with his two-anda-half-year-old daughter’s future. After filling out an 80-page application form, including full disclosure of all illnesses, serious injuries, medication and phobias, Tuazon got a call back to do a live audition at River Rock Casino Resort along with some very enthusiastic competitors. “I went there an everyone was wearing costumes,” Tuazon recalls. “I was just wearing a regular shirt and shorts.” When he realized he was indeed at the right audition he knew he had to up his game and decided to show the producers

his breakdance moves. Tuazon used to play basketball and track and field when he lived in the Philippines, and has been running lately to get in shape for the show. “I’m not a fast runner, but I do long distance,” he says. Plus, he works in a freight company warehouse near Vancouver International Airport, so he’s used to bending, lifting and dodging boxes. If he wins the Motrin challenge, he will travel to Argentina for filming with the other contestants, including fellow Richmond residents Ron Wear and Mackenzie Buchanan. Each week 20 new competitors tackle a four-part obstacle course which includes challenges like the “sucker punch”—a wall of boxing gloves that randomly punch contestants as they try to run past. Those with the fastest times face “the sweeper” and must compete to stay on their feet and out of the water. Then they are strapped to spinning “dizzy dummies” before making a dash to cross the “topple towers.” The winner of the final Wipeout zone takes home $50,000. Wipeout Canada premieres on TVtropolis in spring 2011.

Police seek help in finding 54-year-old Richmond RCMP are asking for help in finding a 54-year-old Vancouver man who was last seen in Richmond on Oct. 8. Sui Hung Mok is an Asian man, fivefoot-eight, 115 pounds, with short black hair and brown eyes. Mok has a tattoo of a sailboat on his right shoulder and another tattoo of a Chinese deity on his upper left arm. He was last seen wearing a blue and white jacket and MOK dark dress pants. Richmond RCMP are asking anyone with possible information on Mok’s whereabouts to call 604-278-1212 or, to remain anonymous, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Richmond man killed on Highway 3 A 56-year-old Richmond man and a 43-year-old Delta man have died in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 3. According to RCMP Sgt. Peter Thiessen, there were three people in the vehicle which left the highway and plunged down a steep embankment late Saturday afternoon. The deceased Richmond man was driving, while his 32-year-old son, also from Richmond, was a passenger and the sole survivor of the crash. According to investigators, a Dodge quad cab pickup truck was travelling eastbound about 20 kilometres west of Manning Park on Oct. 9 at 5:40 p.m. It failed to make a turn and went off the road, down a steep embankment. Although police haven’t yet determined the cause of the crash, speed is considered to be a contributing factor.


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Dance teacher eliminated by Christine Lyon

Gardner was first to leave the stage. Staff Reporter “It’s been the best time of my life,â€? Steveston dance instructor Danielle she told host Leah Miller. She thanked Gardner is no longer in the running to her family and noted her appreciation become Canada’s favourite for all of the support she dancer. has received. The 21-year-old Surrey On Wednesday night resident was one of four Gardner was partnered with contestants eliminated from Montreal’s Denys Drozdyuk the third season of CTV’s So and performed a narrative You Think You Can Dance contemporary piece by Canada on Thursday night. choreographer Sabrina Gardner, who teaches Matthews which received lyrical and jazz dance at a standing ovation from the Richmond Arts Connection judges. in Steveston, made it to the Gardner made it to the GARDNER ďŹ nal eight. She took to the top 40 last year, but didn’t stage in a group ballroom make the ďŹ nal cut. number choreographed by judge Jean Amanda Cleghorn, Denys Drozdyuk, Marc Genereaux and his wife France Janick Arseneau and Jeff Mortensen Mousseau and later performed a lyri- are still in the running for the $100,000 cal contemporary solo routine. prize and title of Canada’s favourite Usually two contestants are voted dancer. off the show each week, but in a twist They take the stage for the ďŹ nal perGardner was sent home along with formance show Wednesday, Oct. 20 Nathalie Heath, Sebastian Mersch and the favourite will be revealed in a and Mackenzie Green. two-hour live ďŹ nale Sunday, Oct. 24.

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Approved destination status opens market by Christine Lyon Staff Reporter Representatives from Tourism Richmond left for China Friday on a week-long trip aimed at bringing more Chinese travellers to the city. Director of sales Gayle Morris will attend the Canadian Tourism Commission’s Showcase CanadaAsia event in Beijing, an annual marketplace promoting Canada to travel agents and media from China, Korea, India and Japan. “Market potential is huge—China is 1.3 billion,â€? Morris said. “I’m not saying that all of them can travel or have the propensity to travel, because they don’t. It’s still a very certain elite class that can have the luxury in terms of funding a trip to Canada.â€? The Chinese government granted Canada “approved destination statusâ€? in June, making it easier for Chinese nationals to visit Canada on tourist visas. Prior to this, most visitors from China were business travellers, students, or people visiting friends and relatives. The new status puts Canada on the same playing ďŹ eld as more than 100 other countries with approved destination status. It means Chinese travel agents can advertise and organize group tours to Canada and it allows Richmond tourism operators to directly promote the city as a destination. Morris and another sales manager

have set up dozens of speed datingstyle appointments with Asian tour operators. The ultimate purpose, she said, is to get those operators to include Richmond in their travel itineraries. The inaugural approved destination status groups came to Canada in August, many of them brand new travellers. “It’s such a big deal for these Chinese travellers to be part of the ďŹ rst (approved destination status) programming into Canada, so Richmond deďŹ nitely reaped the beneďŹ ts in terms of receiving overnight stays,â€? Morris said. Because Vancouver International Airport is a gateway to Asia, many of the groups started and ended their cross-Canada trips in Richmond. Morris said Richmond is a natural ďŹ t for the Chinese tourism market. “Our city is poised to welcome visitors from China. We are deďŹ nitely Asian friendly, I mean, our street signs are written in Chinese characters, our service staff across all of our tourism sectors speak both Mandarin and Cantonese,â€? she said. “More importantly, we’re next door to Vancouver, and we’re really close to Victoria, and these are the add-on trips. [Chinese visitors] want to go to the iconic attractions in Vancouver, but at the end of the day they’re staying in Richmond and dining in Richmond.â€? Tourism Richmond representatives went to China last month with

the mayor and council’s sister city delegation. They hosted receptions for key travel-trade decision makers and media in Qingdao, ofďŹ cially launched their Chinese-language website for the travel industry, and participated in Richmond Day at the Shanghai Expo. Chief executive ofďŹ cer Tracy Lakeman went on that trip. She stressed the importance of working with provincial and national tourism organizations to break into the huge Chinese market. “We couldn’t be in these markets by ourself because we just wouldn’t have the impact or penetration,â€? Lakeman said. Tourism Richmond has also partnered with “receptive tour operators,â€? the local travel agencies who work with Chinese tour operators to bring groups to Canada. Numbers are still being tallied for the second and third waves of approved destination status group travellers, but Lakeman said Richmond is seeing 70 to 90 per cent of those groups staying in the city for two to three days. “It’s still relatively new, but has Richmond beneďŹ tted? Absolutely,â€? she said. “[Chinese visitors] like to be able to travel and to experience new cultures while still being able to enjoy Chinese food and have the comfort of speaking their own language.â€? According to a Conference Board of Canada survey, approved destination status is expected to boost the yearly rate of travel to Canada from China by up to 50 per cent by 2015.

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New book explores rich history of East Richmond by Todd Coyne Contributor A merry fight ensued when Chung Chuck appeared with a truckload of potatoes...In his fight of protest, he [Chung Chuck] was severely beaten, lumps and blood on his arms, cut lips etc showing that he got a real mauling. Those words, taken from a March 17, 1937 MarpoleRichmond Review article with the headline “Riot at Bridge in Potato War,” highlight a chapter in Richmond’s history as well as a chapter in a brand new book by the late author and local archivist, Mary Keen. From potato wars to peat bog fires, Keen’s last book before her death in December 2009 was officially launched Friday by the Friends of the Richmond Archives. Keen’s The Country: Richmond’s Eastern Neighbourhoods was feted at the 14th annual archives tea at the Richmond Cultural Centre. Rigorously researched, the book is the third volume in the archives’ Richmond Neighbourhood Series, a homegrown series lovingly created and written by Keen and edited by her peers at the city’s archives. The 1937 “riot” was a pivotal moment in the area’s Depression-era history as

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Pictured above left to right are: Lisa Enns RDH - Dental Program, Richmond Health Department, Mrs. Karin Sipko, Margaret Hewlett, Executive Director, Richmond Food Bank. Richmond Community Foundation Congratulates Mrs. Karin Sipko, who once again has provided generous support through the Dr. Bud Sipko Memorial Fund. Mrs. Sipko, who set up the fund in her husband’s name after his untimely death, is pleased to provide additional funding to the Richmond Food Bank Dental Hygiene Program through the Richmond Health Department.

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Children’s tooth decay is the most common childhood disease. Though it is preventable, fifty percent of Richmond 5 year olds have experienced tooth decay. On-site preventive dental services are offered at both Food Bank sites four times a year. and include oral screening, fluoride varnish and dental counselling for children and their families, and information on dental resources for all. In addition, thanks to the Dr. Bud Sipko Memorial Endowment Fund through the Richmond Community Foundation, all children from families using the Food Bank will receive an oral health grab bag four times a year. The bags will be handed out in conjunction with the Richmond Health Department Dental Program clinics and will include fluoride toothpaste, appropriately sized toothbrushes and oral health promotional material.

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Cpl. Sherrdean Turley said Thursday that the guns recovered from the man’s home were not restricted firearms but lacked the mandatory trigger locks legally required of any guns stored in a home. According to RCMP, the man has been suspended by Canada Post and released from police custody following his arrest. Canada Post spokeswoman Colleen Frick said Friday that all of the recovered mail was apparently taken from a single route in Richmond. She said that much of it has already re-entered the regular postal stream along with letters of apology to Canada Post customers. “It’s been all tagged now and a letter has to be included with it and it will be repackaged and sent out,” Frick said. “We don’t want it

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For years, criminals have found that stealing mail is a lucrative endeavour to help support a life of crime. The ease of breaking into strata complex mail boxes, unreliable contractors, universal mail keys and penalties that fail to deter have helped make this possible. When we hear this week that an alleged theft came from a veteren postie, the news is even more disconcerting, and should be dealt with seriously by our justice system and Canada Post. Unless these crimes are dealt with harshly, the postal system will be taken less seriously by the public. How is it a postal worker can accumulate such a large volume of mail and not be noticed by Canada Post? Credibility is already crumbling given the high number of security breaches of strata mailboxes—a crime in which there’s plenty of finger-pointing, be it at developers, strata councils, Canada Post, the police or the courts. These crimes need to be treated as assaults on the public, given the significant number of victims of identity theft. Technology has already reduced the relevance of the postal system. Gone are most of the country’s pen pals, replaced by MSN Messenger and e-mails. More and more bill collectors are going the digital route—with one phone company now even opting to charge a fee for mailed statements. Strangely enough, what’s left in the mail system is a lot of personal things that can easily be stolen and turned into profit for criminals, such as driver’s licences and credit cards. But once such agencies recognize the mail isn’t safe, those envelopes could also go the way of the dodo bird. The postal worker at the centre of this week’s story is facing a single charge of mail theft—unlikely to result in a serious penalty. This week, in Edmonton, a judge handed a former postal truck driver 18 months probation for stealing what police said were “quite a few parcels.” It’s time to toughen laws on mail theft, time to toughen penalties, and certainly time for Canada Post to invest more into the security of its system. What’s being stolen here is more than mail—it’s the public’s trust.

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Squirrels were out hiding their nuts or dodging dogs and the sun made everything a little more sparkly than usual. The corridor between Railway Avenue and No. 1 Road that used to be the interurban tram route was clear. We raced each other along the trees, speeding like locomotives until we reached the Steveston Community Centre.

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Through it all, my threeyear-old hung in there, dragged from errand to appointment, registration to orientation. He was patient with me but I felt I was letting him down. I decided to have a toddler day, a day that was all about him. No errands or mommy dates on the side, only the two of us doing the things he liked best. We started out with a bike ride. The leaves had just started to change and made a satisfying crunching sound when we ran over them.

There, we locked up the bikes and settled into the library. Very quickly we had a mound of library books to read and snuggled up on one of the chairs. I got him to pick out our books and then with my best teacher voice, we read for half an hour. Some of the books made us both laugh out loud. Many of the books mesmerized me with their illustrations. Soon though, our tum-

mies were rumbling so we headed to Allegria Café and had pasta salad and soup. The pink plastic water cups reminded me of being a kid as did the warm colours of the restaurant. Happy and cozy inside and out, we returned home for a nice, long nap. It was the happiest yet simplest day I’d had in months. No rushing, no chores and yet I felt like I’d been very productive. I felt good deep inside like I was doing the right thing. In the end really, the day wasn’t about having a day off with my son, it was his reminding me of the simpler, most precious things in life—fresh air, a communal chuckle, reading, naps and hugs. While I’d intended the day to be a treat for my son in a busy time, it ended up by him giving me a great gift of a kid day. It reminded me that the details like registration papers and groceries weren’t what really mattered, it was the little ones I was doing all this stuff for in the first place. And maybe the errands could wait. Andrea Phillpotts is a Richmond writer and teacher. Opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect those of any school district, organization, or school.

Focusing on pet stores a red herring Editor: “Retail puppies banned,” Oct. 14. As I follow our council’s convoluted thinking on the sale of puppies by local pet stores, I wonder what has happened to the accused parties’ right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty. Is there not some kind of due process our elected council should follow? If council thinks this historic right does not apply to pet store owners, may be they should be asked to name other would-be villains on their list so that they may be warned in advance to mend their evil ways. I believe pet store owners should be given the opportunity to prove they have a clean source for their stock, and for the peace of mind of wouldbe buyers, a system could be set up whereby the seller provides the buyer with a certificate of provenance together with a clean bill of health verified by a vet. Using abandonment of pets bought from local stores is a red herring, because pets from all sources are surrendered to animal shelters. Nicholas Wilson Richmond


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letters No ‘Crime Train,’ but no time to rest Editor: Re: “Canada Line no ‘Crime Train,’� Oct. 14. Richmond First promised to prevent the Canada Line from becoming a “Crime Train.� We delivered, and we’re keeping up the pressure to make it even safer. When the Canada Line was first being drawn up, it’s true that Richmond First councillors, Derek Dang, myself and later Ken Johnston, were trying to bring about key enhancements and supports to ensure the line remained safe. We wrote to Translink constantly, receiving replies acknowledging our concerns and trying to work with us to address them. In some cases we were successful in changing plans, like pressuring Translink for a dedicated set of transit police along the Canada Line, resulting in nearly 50 officers patrolling rapid transit lines to ensure criminal activity doesn’t creep

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his column was supposed to run last week but with the Agricultural Land Reserve debate at city council, it had to take a backseat. But, after Tuesday night’s marathon city council meeting, I’m more grateful than ever for all the people in my life.

volunteers at the Richmond Food Bank, the community meal programs, the Sharing Farm, and the canning drop-ins, I count thousands of hours that you put in to ensure that those in need are being looked after. From growing the food, to transporting it, giving it out, cook-

Pick up some fixings for dinner at a local farm. Squash, hazelnuts, apples and pumpkins are all coming into season. You are the doers in our community and I am in awe of how you open doors and make things happen. Volunteers are such a big part of the community and I’d like to highlight a few groups that are making a big impact. To all the

ing it and preserving it, you are integral to our food system. I’m looking at this list of people and I know I’ve missed so many of you. For everyone who has volunteered with his or her child’s school garden, taught friends

or neighbours how to can and dehydrate food, supported the Steveston Farmers and Artisans Market, bought produce from our local farms, grown food at home, or even just brought up food issues in conversation, you’re all helping to increase food security in the community. Phew! Now for the fun part. Let’s eat! If you haven’t already done so, pick up some fixings for dinner at a local farm. Squash, hazelnuts, apples and pumpkins are all coming into season. I’ll be starting my 10 Mile Diet soon and I can’t wait to feast on local goods.

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they labelled “Small Business Week.” BDC branches in B.C. repeated this successful experiment the following year, tripling the number of sessions presented to local businesses. In 1981, Small Business Week was officially launched nationwide by BDC. In 1988, the Young Entrepreneur Awards (YEA) were created to highlight the success of young Canadian entrepreneurs and recognize their innovative spirit and business acumen. The YEA nomination campaign will be launched during Small Business Week and will run until Nov. 30, 2010. More details on the YEA can be found at www.bdc.ca/yea

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he forecast coast to coast in Canada is sunny as the economic outlook is calling for two consecutive years of increased GDP growth in every province. After a dip of 2.3 per cent last year, B.C.’s economy is expected to pick up and see positive growth. The outlook for 2010 pegs growth at 3.8 per cent. The upward trend in B.C. will continue into 2011, with real GDP growth expected to increase 3.2 per cent. Despite the positive turnaround, Canadian businesses still have their work cut out for them. The latest release of productivity numbers

were, once again, the delivery of bad news. The decline was yet another illustration of a long-standing challenge—and opportunity—that stakeholders in the country’s economy have been facing for decades. In recent years, the yawning gap between productivity growth in the U.S. and Canada has hit near record levels—indicative of the dreadful performance of the past three-plus years where our productivity essentially stagnated. There are a few challenges that remain in order for productivity to fully bounce back. First of all, innovation and technology diffusion is more difficult in an economy like ours, where most markets for new products are external; a large share of the world’s knowledge is generated outside the country; and, foreign-owned multinationals have a large presence in the domestic economy. Research and development is a key area that gets a “needs improvement”—numbers from the OECD

show that in 2007, Canada spent just one per cent of GDP on R&D, ranking it a meek 14th place among member countries. The result, according to Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney,

1992 and 2008 might actually have contributed to the productivity problem, as cyclical downturns can facilitate the obsolescence of old technology and move resources to more productive uses.

While unemployment remains high in Canada today, the aging of the population suggests it won’t be too long before labour shortages, once again, become a big problem. is a disconcerting lack of innovation. If we want to see positive productivity numbers, this is a must-do. Canada also has fewer or smaller regions of specialization—Silicon Valley or Wall Street are U.S. examples—so we miss out on the scale advantages as well as the dynamic knowledge spillovers, ease of communication and facilitation of learning these areas provide. On top of this, Canadian talent in these sectors is often lured away. As well, Canada faces the irony that the lack of a recession between

There are a number of actions that Canadian firms can take, such as investment in infrastructure and enlarging our markets through globalization. The key, however, lies in talent management.

While unemployment remains high in Canada today, the aging of the population suggests it won’t be too long before labour shortages, once again, become a big problem. Improved talent management provides Canadian employers with an opportunity to improve productivity and prosper in a future in which these labour shortages may become common. The most soughtafter workers, those with the essential knowledge-based skills, trade in a global marketplace. Canada must increasingly attract talent from outside the country to help transfer leadingedge protocols and innovation. Clearly a strong currency and

lower tax rates, along with the high standard of family living, put Canada in an attractive position. So now is the time for Canadian businesses to re-evaluate their talent-management practices, especially with respect to recruitment, development and deployment. We must rely on experts instead of generalists, and emphasize breadth of experience instead of depth. The good news is it can be done. Canada is in a much better competitive position to attract skilled labour and foreign investment than it was 15 years ago. We have addressed many of our structural impediments to strong growth, encouraging

trade, opening our borders, reducing our business taxes and eliminating many subsidies to declining industries. Moreover, the Internet and other communication technologies have spurred the growth of mediumsized cities and facilitated the development of small and mediumsized businesses where employment growth has been the greatest. The opportunity to improve Canadian productivity has arrived. It’s time for businesses to step up. Derral Moriyama is senior vice-president of commercial banking, Vancouver district, for BMO Financial Group.

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When I ship a box with a courier company, am I charged based on weight or size of the box?

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There are two ways all major carriers calculate the shipping weight. First – very simple and straightforward - is the “actual weight” of your item. Ten pounds is 10 pounds, as shown on the shipping scale display. The second way to calculate the shipping cost is based on the “size” of the item being shipped. Imagine you need to ship two VERY different items of the same weight: One is a 10lb. dumbbell that fits into a compact 10x4x4 inch box. Another is a luxuriously puffy goose down duvet that you can barely squeeze into a 26x20x12 inch box, but it weighs the same 10 lbs. Although both packages are of the same actual weight, they will take up very different amounts of cargo space, and to compensate for the volume taken up by the duvet box, the carrier will calculate the cost of shipping based on its “dimensional weight” using a so called DIM factor, which represents the volume of a package allowed per unit of weight. All major courier companies – FedEx, UPS, DHL, TNT etc – use a DIM factor of 166. For example, to calculate the dimensional weight of the above mentioned duvet box find the cubic size of the box by multiplying its three dimensions (26 X 20 X 12 = 6240) and divide it by 166. The dimensional weight of this box is 37.6 lb, which is the greater of the two calculations by far - and will be used by the shipping company to calculate the shipping cost. So my Pak Mail advice: squeeze that duvet even harder and stuff it into a

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Q: Do you have suggestions on how I can pay off my mortgage faster? A:

To learn more Dr. Yelizarov is holding a one night only seminar on Post Surgical and Bulged Disc Low Back Pain at the Richmond Muscle & Tendon Clinic Thursday, Oct. 21. As space is limited please register now by calling 604-273-3334.

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With the U.S. Dollar Registered Plan, you can buy, sell and settle U.S. dollardenominated securities such as stocks and bonds in U.S. dollars. This makes purchasing U.S. securities much more cost-efficient within your RRSP, RRIF, Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) or other registered plan. As before, you can contribute Canadian dollars, then convert to U.S. dollars when you’re ready to purchase U.S. securities. In addition, you can now contribute in U.S. dollars and receive a contribution receipt in Canadian dollars for filing your income tax return – without actually converting to Canadian dollars.

Mortgages in Canada are generally amortized between 25 & 35 year terms. While this seems a long time, it does not have to take anyone that long to pay off their mortgage if they choose to do so in a shorter period of time.

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By applying these strategies consistently over time, you will save money, pay less interest and pay off your mortgage years earlier! Courtesy of Dominion Lending Centres Inc.

Q: What is the latest news on the war on spam? A:

Not good I’m afraid. Spam is delivered by what are called “bot nets” which are millions of infected personal computers run as a collective and centrally controlled by organized crime organizations. Microsoft alone cleaned more than 6.5 million machines worldwide of bot infections, which represents a 100 percent increase in bot infections from the same period in 2009. The U.S. has by far the highest number of bot-infected computers of any country in the world, with nearly four times as many infected PCs as the country in second place, Brazil. Don’t go thinking we’re off the hook as Canada is way up on that list as well. There have been some bot nets taken down these last few months but more have popped up to take the place of the old. E-mailed links to infected websites and USB memory sticks are the primary means of infection these days. A bot infected machine will spread itself throughout the office or home computer network, steal and send off passwords and other information to organized crime, and attempt to propagate itself by a variety of means. They can be very difficult to remove from computers, often doing significant damage to the operating system in the removal process. We do malware and hacker incident response for businesses of all sizes, small and large.

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3 Tips for paying off your mortgage faster!

With a little bit of thinking ahead, most people can manage to pay off their mortgage in a much shorter period of time by taking positive steps such as: 1) Making mortgage payments each week or even every other week. Both options lower your interest paid over the term of your mortgage and can result in the equivalent of an extra month’s mortgage payment each year. Paying your mortgage in this way can take down your mortgage amortization from 25 years to 21. 2) When your income increases, increase the amount of your mortgage payments. Increasing your mortgage payment, even by small increments, will help your mortgage balance drop without feeling like you are changing your spending habits. 3) Most mortgage lenders will also allow you to make extra payments on your mortgage balance each year. Contact your lender to find out their yearly lump sum payment options.

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Q: Do faucet aerators conserve water? A: Faucet aerators help to direct the flow of water

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What can I do to keep my eyes healthy?

October is Eye Health Month! Here are tips for preserving your vision.

REGULAR EYE EXAMS - many eye diseases (glaucoma, macular degeneration) have no symptoms in the early stages. Early diagnosis and treatments help to prevent loss of vision. PROTECT YOUR EYES -UV damage contributes to cataracts, macular degeneration (AMD), and eye cancers. UV damage is cumulative so start wearing sunglasses during childhood and make sure they offer full spectrum UV protection. PAY ATTENTION TO NUTRITION - many foods provide powerful antioxidants capable of protecting the eyes against aging. Dark, leafy greens combined with Omega 3s and green tea should be consumed regularly (unless you are taking certain prescription meds) and when AMD is suspected or diagnosed, ‘eye vitamins’ may be recommended. KNOW YOUR NUMBERS - high blood sugar, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and other general health conditions increase your risk of eye disease. KNOW YOUR FAMILY HISTORY – many eye diseases including glaucoma and AMD may be inherited. EARLY INTERVENTION – many eye conditions including dry eyes and lazy eyes are easier to treat when detected early. GET OUTSIDE - take frequent breaks from computer use and prolonged close focus. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF NEW TECHNOLOGY - state of the art spectacle lenses (free form) and lens implants (cataract surgery) as well as new treatments for AMD help to maximize vision. MAXIMIZE YOUR VISUAL POTENTIAL - a recent study suggests that early treatment of visual problems may delay development of dementia in the elderly. DON’T FORGET YOUR CHILDREN - visual efficiency skills can affect your ability to read and learn. Most adults who are not efficient readers found reading challenging during their school years. Check your children’s eyes regularly to detect any visual factors that may impact reading and learning.

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to your store, but your staff would only buy half of them. Why are some worth money and others not?

We are a little spoiled here in Canada and the US. All of our banknotes going back to the late 1800’s still have face value to them. Most European countries (as well as the rest of the world) have expiry times for their notes. With the formation of the Euro zone and Euro currency, most countries in Western Europe set a 10 year time period on the notes that were used just previous to the Euro. This period expires in February of 2012, just over a year from now. Countries such as France, Finland, and Italy will have all their notes demonetized. Netherlands’ notes are already very difficult to get rid of, and Switzerland has had their mid 1970’s notes expire and the 1980’s to early 1990’s expiring by 2020. We do purchase all older notes that the banks do not take, paying for notes that are still exchangeable as well as expired notes. We also purchase the coins from the same countries so check your notes before they do expire.

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Q: I was out raking leaves and the next morning I felt a sharp pain in my Elbow and at certain angles it runs down to my wrist. Do I Have Tennis Elbow? And how do I deal with it?

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no repeat customers or a slow turn over of inventory. Anyone of these can be a good indicator that you’re not reaching your market to it’s full potential.

the right kind of attention. Marketing is all about communicating the right message and building strong relationships with your customers and your staff. Call for a free no obligation consultation and let me show you the secrets that can make a difference.

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How can chiropractors help to promote health?

First we should look at what the definition of health is, and according to Dorland’s Medical Dictionary, “health is a state of optimal physical, mental., and social well being, and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity.” We can not base our health on the absence of symptoms alone. For example, disease processes can be ongoing in the body without symptoms, we can see this with tooth decay, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, etc. A more constructive thought presented by Hanse Selye was “the ability of your body to accurately interpret and appropriately adapt to lifestyle stresses” is what determines our level of health. The spine and nervous system are what control your body’s ability to interpret and respond to its surroundings. As chiropractors our job is to reduce or eliminate interference to the nervous system by detecting and correcting spinal subluxations, misalignments in the spine. Subluxations may be present without symptoms such as pain, muscle tension, numbness or tingling being expressed. However, there is still nerve compression or irritation affecting the nerves wherever they travel; muscles, ligaments, or organ systems. The affected regions will not be functioning at their optimum. Chiropractors remove interference to the nervous system by providing adjustments to correct subluxations. When we do this, the body is in a better position to express its optimal health and adapt to its environment. We often treat our teeth better than our spines by getting regular dental check-ups, yet it is our spine which houses our nervous system that controls our entire body. We need to make getting our spines checked for proper function a part of our lifelong journey towards better health regardless of our expression of symptoms.

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Q: How do I know if I am reaching my target market? A: Good indicators are a slow down in sales, Q: What if I know my market but I’m still not getting them as customers. A: It all comes down to presentation and getting

There are a variety of reasons which alter the mood of a room. Colour and clutter are two of the main obstacles which cause anxiety and stress. Proper spacial arranging can vastly improve the flow of a room as well as improve your state of mind. Mirrors are a wonderful tool to distract from, or enhance or enlarge an area when suitably placed. Lighting is also a key factor. Working as part of the design team as well as teaching decorating classes at Pottery Barn, I am often asked how to make a home have that designer look or wow factor. The truth is that there are numerous tips. Working with a designer may have a cost involved, but it can save thousands, just by avoiding the common mistakes people make and live with because it is too pricey to repair. It is also costly to take the time to find the right piece at the right price which can all be worked out by a designer given a budget to work within. Or another option I offer is to do a simple home consultation which gives you a game plan to use at your own pace. Please feel free to phone for more information.

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You are most likely to have a strained a muscle in your forearm and can definitely lead to “tennis” elbow if left untreated. Tennis Elbow is tendonitis (inflammation of the tendon) and is generally characterized by chronic inflammation of the tendon and scar tissue buildup. This scar tissue happens after inflammation and is a part of the healing process but when the inflammation is chronic, the body generates too much scar tissue and adhesions in the tendon. This will then restrict movement and cause sharp pain at certain angles. The body generates most of the adhesions during sleep, because of inactivity, so you will notice that you are stiffest in the morning. To avoid having your condition become chronic, do light stretching in the morning, take over the counter anti-inflammatory like Advil (check with your doctor if you have never taken an anti-inflammatory) and ice the strained area for 10-15 minutes before going to bed. If it persists, then it has turned into a tendonitis. Therapists at Evolution Sport Therapy specialize in soft tissue release and would be able to use modalities such as Active Release Technique and Shockwave Therapy to restore tendon function and reduce pain.

evolution SPORT THERAPY We are the therapists that will decrease your pain and increase mobility in the shortest time possible.

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Your story is quite common among women (and men) your age. As we age, our skin loses elasticity and volume, and skin renewal slows down. This is due to the loss of collagen and hyaluronic acid – two important antiaging substances that naturally hydrate skin. As our skin loses these essential ingredients, we experience what’s called the “3 Ds” of aging. The “3 Ds” of aging, also known as deterioration (the development of fine lines and wrinkles); descent (sagging or drooping skin); and deflation (loss of facial volume) causes our skin to lose the fullness we remember having at a younger age, and the overall shape of our face may change as well, causing us to look older than we really are. Non-surgical cosmetic treatments are increasingly becoming popular skin care options because they enhance your natural beauty, with very little downtime. One of the newest customized approaches combines Botox Cosmetic with dermal fillers such as Juvéderm to directly address the “3 Ds” of aging. Fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes, in between the eyebrows and forehead are treated with Botox Cosmetic, which works by relaxing facial muscles underneath these wrinkles. Facial filler is used in the mid and lower face to replenish lost volume in the cheeks and lips, contour and shape the jaw line, enhance thin lips, and fill in smile lines. The best way to get personalized information is to have a consultation with an experienced physician. Often you can book a follow up appointment within a couple of weeks to ensure that you are getting the best and longest lasting results possible.

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There can be a number of reasons some people can be more difficult to get numb. This is a more common problem when having work done on the lower teeth than the uppers. In the lower jaw all the teeth have branches from one main nerve (Inferior Alveolar Nerve) on each side. This nerve travels from the base of the skull and enters a protective canal in the lower jaw bone somewhere behind your back molars. When we dentists squirt freezing back there we’re trying to block that nerves ability to send signals to the brain. We do this by trying to get it on or real close to that nerve before it disappears into the canal in the lower jaw bone. In some people this spot isn’t located in the usual middle position but can be further back or higher up or both. As a consequence the freezing/injection can end up too far away from the actual nerve and takes too long to diffuse through the tissue or isn’t as effective as when we get a bull’s eye. Roughly up to 20% of these injections can be misses. Fortunately a pantographic x-ray can shows us where the bull’s eye spot is and locate any additional canalsor blood vessels. This takes much of the guesswork out and gives us an indication of whether any extra squirts are required. These problems do not generally occur with the upper teeth and gums as there is no single large nerve to block but a more diffuse web of nerves accessible by simply injecting the anesthetic into the “ball park” area we need to work on. Other factors which can interfere with local anesthetic effectiveness are anything which increases the blood flow into and out of the area where the anesthetic is placed. These can be medications (like non-steroidal anti-inflammation eg. Ibuprofen) caffeine, and of course stress. Some people are actually genetically resistant to anesthetics, especially if they are redheads! more on this another time.

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

Blues ice Kamloops hockey classic

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Don Fennell photo Kevin Wong of the R.C. Palmer Griffins gets a foot on the ball in the midst of close checking by R.A. McMath Wildcats J.P. Hervieux (back) and Jeff Harrison during Richmond high school boys’ senior soccer action Tuesday at Hugh Boyd Park. The Wildcats’ black team won 3-1 to remain undefeated this season at 6-0.

Richmond Blues are singing a happy tune after starting the 2010-11 season by winning the prestigious Kamloops Thanksgiving International Classic Midget Tier 1 hockey tournament last weekend. Sporting an overall record of 11 wins against a loss and two ties going into a pair of weekend tiering games (Friday at the North Shore Winter Club and Monday versus the Langley Eagles at 8:45 p.m. at Minoru Arena), the Blues showed great consistency in Kamloops. Jeremy Chiang scored three goals and added an assist in a 7-1 openinggame win over Sylvan Lake (Red Deer) and then built on a 2-1 first period lead against the Nanaimo Clippers AAA to win 4-1. The Blues began to dominate territorially in the

second period when they outshot the Clippers 14-6. The win was highlighted by goalie Kootenay Alder’s 26 saves, but Bryan MacAulay was forced to leave the game following a head injury. Richmond then edged the North Shore Winter Club 3-2, but may have won by an even greater margin if not for the Winter Club goaltending. The Blues peppered the North Shore net with 21 shots in the opening period but were only able to take a 1-0 lead. Going into the second game of the day, the Blues face the host Kamloops Lions who, like the Richmond Blues, were 3-0-0. The Kamloops fans came out in full force to cheer their local team on, but Richmond spoiled the party. See Page 26

Commonwealth Games: Richmond reflections

ARJAN BHULLAR

DEMETRA MANTCHEVA

JASON SCOTT

ROBERT WATSON

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BRIAN JOHNS

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Gold medallist Men’s 120-kg wrestling

Silver medallist Women’s team rhythmic gymnastics

Bronze medallist Men’s team event artistic gymnastics

Bronze medallist Men’s team event artistic gymnastics

Sixth place Men’s 20-km racewalk

Sixth place Men’s 400-m I.M. swimming

Round 3 Women’s singles table tennis

Round 1 Men’s singles table tennis

“I have watched every Commonwealth Games since 1984 dreaming of this moment. It was an incredible experience, one of the best moments of my life.”

“The late roster change was stressful on us all. Alexandra (Martincek) only found out two days before we left that she would be competing.”

“It felt amazing, I never doubted it. I talked to my family on the phone. They said good luck, and I said I would bring home a medal.”

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Baseball Canada plans tryout camp Baseball Canada’s Women’s National Team will hold an Identification/Tryout Camp on Nov. 5 at the Richmond Olympic Oval. The Women’s National Team has been in existence since 2004 and has captured medals at three out of four World Cups including a silver medal at the 2008 World Cup in Matsuyama, Japan. “We are very excited about this tryout camp in Richmond and we are very fortunate to have access to this fantastic

facility that hosted the world’s best at the 2010 Olympics,” says manager André Lachance. “We truly appreciate the efforts of Baseball BC and Richmond City Baseball to make it happen.” Lachance along with some national team players, including 2010 MVP Kate Psota (Burlington, Ont.) will be in Richmond to conduct the camp. “The province of British Columbia is very important to our program and we wish to take a look at as many ath-

letes as possible,” explained Lachance. “We currently have two wonderful athletes in Amanda Asay and Becky Hartley on our team and we hope others will emerge from this camp.” “With the 2012 World Cup scheduled for Edmonton, Alta. we want to work at having our top athletes in place so we can win a world championship in front of our fans.” The camp will start at 7 p.m. E-mail alachance@baseball.ca to confirm participation.

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615 GILCHRIST DRIVE, TSAWWASSEN $559,900 Excellent 1 level, 3 bedroom starter or retirement home. Attached garage/workshop. 1 bathroom plus 2 pc. ensuite in master, over 1400 sq. ft. Many upgrades. Very private, fenced and landscaped lot with flowering shrubs and trees. Close to schools, recreation, shopping and transportation.

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Paradise found in everyone’s favourite “Mariners Village”. Direct view to the Gulf Islands from the wonderful extended glassed-in sundeck with stairs leading to private patio off master bedroom. The perfect package incl. newer hot water tank, crown mouldings, Heritage doors, updated furnace. Updated shower and a rec. facility with indoor pool & hot tub. 2 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths. A must see.

Views of water, boats, fountains & greenspace. A one of a kind! Penthouse living at its finest. Great 1000 sq.ft. floor plan with kitchen opening onto deck. Enjoy the view from kitchen, living room, and bedrooms. Newer stainless steel appliances, updated flooring, 2 parking stalls & an extra storage on same floor. A must see.


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Country Meadows Senior Men’s Golf Club Charity Golf Classic for Prostate Cancer Research

Left to right Jim Rollins Club Captain, Loyd McNicol Lohn Foundation, Dr. Marianne Sadar B.C. Cancer Agency, Tim Enno Charity Chairman.

2010 Corporate Sponsors PARTNER - The Lohn Foundation $80,000 raised to date. The drive continues to Oct 31st. To participate, visit their web site www.countrymeadowsseniormensgolf.com and click on “Charity Tournament” for a tax deductible donation form.

COUNTRY MEADOWS CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC SPONSORS GOLD SPONSORS Country Meadows Golf Course West Coast Resorts Canadian Western Bank Kona Isle Condo Resort & Golf Kona Hawaii Condo Holiday SILVER SPONSORS Dan M. Sudeyko Law Corp. The Nemetz Foundation Vancouver Custom Brokers E.C.S. Electrical Cable Supply Harbour Air Richmond Review

BRONZE SPONSORS B.C. Lotteries Corp. Gordon W. Steele G&F Financial Lummi Island Vacations B.C. Cancer Foundation HOLE-IN-ONE SPONSORS # 1 Gil Murray # 4 Queen Charlotte Lodge # 6 AXA Pacific Insurance #11 AVIVA Insurance #12 Canadian Western Bank #13 Investors Group Financial

FLAG & TEE BOX SPONSORS BC Brick Supplies Waller Construction Fox Insurance Brokers Ltd ADESA Vancouver Jack & Gulnar Carlisle Hodgson, King & Marble Ltd. Coldwell Banker Westburn Realty Richmond Country Tireland Island Glass (1966) Ltd. Denroche Insurance Services Kerr’s Recognition Services Sutherland Concrete Ltd.

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The Richmond Blues are coached by Norm MacAulay, assistants Ron McIntyre, Bryan Downey and Robert Savage and managed by Rob Garbo. The team consists of: goaltenders Kootenay Alder and Chris Clute, defencemen Riley Garbo, Tyler Bogner, Tony Yang, Jordan Cronier, Bryan MacAulay and Justin Degraauw and forwards Travis Robinson, Shawn Hanley, Corey Tasaka, Mark Pearlman, Dan Tait, Troy Kaczynski, Dexter Allen, Jeremy Chiang, Connor Martyniuk, Matthew Yonin-Eldridge.

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Kamloops took 26 minutes in penalties in the first period and the Blues made them pay. Dexter Allen scored two of his three goals in the first period, with Troy Kaczynski adding the other goal in the opening frame. Richmond added a goal in each of the next two periods to win 5-0 and earn a spot in the semifinal playoffs against the Kelowna Rockets. Coached by former Montreal Canadien Brent

Gilchrist, the Rockets looked ready to play. The Kelowna team tried to hit hard and often but the speedy Richmond team was ready for whatever the Rockets threw at them. Richmond was able to take a 2-0 lead after a period and add another goal in the second period while withstanding more pressure from the bigger Kelowna team. Kelowna outshot Richmond 18-5 in the final period, but couldn’t

beat goalie Chris Clute who got some added insurance when the Blues added another goal in a 4-0 Richmond win. It was now on to the championship game versus the Prince George Cougars who narrowly defeated Kamloops 5-2. Mark Pearlman scored two goals in the first period. Richmond head coach Norm MacAulay could be seen leaving Kamloops with a smile stretching from ear to ear.

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Special Thanks to Country Meadows Golf Club & Restaurant for their support.

Ravens sweep field at Mid-Island tournament The Richmond Ravens’ hockey season has started on a high note. The Richmond Girls’ Hockey Association Midget AA team swept the field at the fourth annual Nanamio Mid-Island Extreme hockey tournament last weekend. “I was really impressed by how quickly this team came together, getting stronger with each game they played,” said Richmond head coach AJ Sander. The Ravens were undefeated in the tournament, winning all five games against opponents from Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland and Washington State.

The championship game was a close contest with Richmond scoring the winning goal with less than six minutes remaining in the final period. A combination of solid goaltending and defence, along with commitment from the forwards to back check, the Ravens gave up only five goals the whole tournament and clicked for 17 power play goals on 36 chances. “Throughout the tournament, the team played a disciplined, up-tempo game,” said Sander. “All the players contributed to our success.” This is the second year in a row Richmond has won the tournament.

Sockeyes silence Kodiaks Richmond Sockeyes pulled to within three points of Tom Shaw Conferenceleading Delta Ice Hawks Thursday following a 6-2 Pacific International Junior Hockey League win over the Aldergrove Kodiaks . The Sockeyes will play at Port Moody on Saturday and host North Delta next Thursday at Minoru Arena. Faceoff is 7:30 p.m. North Delta has handed Richmond its only two regulation losses this season.


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Direct reach to BC Sportsmen and women...Advertise in the 2011 BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, amazing circulation 400,000 copies, year long impact for your business! Please call Annemarie at 1 800 661 6335.

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FEATHERSTONE, Florence, Margaret (nee London) Nov. 11, 1914 -Sept. 15, 2010 It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of a lovely lady. Her gentle smile and laughter will be missed by all. Florence known to those who knew her as Peggy, lived in Richmond most of her life. Predeceased by her husband Herbert, sons Ken and Billy. She is survived by sons, Terry (Barbara) of Delta and Robert (Linda) of Surrey. Seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by family and friends. No service by request. There will be a gathering of friends and family to share memories at the South Arm United Church (Heritage Wing) 11051 No. 3 Road, Richmond, on Friday October 22, 2010 at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in Florence’s name or a charity of your choice.

MP DRYWALL & INVESTMENTS LTD Marketing Manager req’d for drywall co. in Richmond; marketing of drywall supplies; completion of vocational training; 3-5 yrs of related exp: $25/hr full time; email resume: mpdrywall1@hotmail.com

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FOUND: GIRL’S mountain bike, on Sunday, Oct. 3rd. in Steveston. Can claim by identifying. (604)668-6209.

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FISH PLANT WORKER for Grand Hale Marine Products req to cut, clean & trim fish. Other duties incl scraping scales, separating fillets & removing scrap parts using knife to place in container for weighing. F/T @ $13/hr. Send resume: 11551 Twigg Place, Richmond BC V3V 2Y2. Fax: 604-325-9310 or email: fishworkers@yahoo.ca

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FORKLIFT OPERATOR / YARD RUNNER to build loads for busy South Vancouver contractor lumber yard. Minimum 3 years experience req’d. Fax resume to 604-321-6177.

GET IN THE GAME!!! Up to $20/hour. No phones. Work with people. 15 positions for our Promotional Dept. People skills an asset. No experience, no problem.

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P/T HOMECARE PROVIDER needed for lovely senior lady, Richmond, 2-3 days/week. Ref’s req’d. For further info call: (604)202-8937.

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Required for Little Caesars Pizza at the following locations: Delta, Maple Ridge,Surrey, Langley & Richmond. $10.31/hr. Fax resume 604.541.7199 or e-mail: gengroupjobs@hotmail.com

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INDIAN ETHNIC FOOD COOK, F/T req’d. Permanent, exp: 4 yrs or more; Duties: prepare all kind of Indian curry & sweets; collect all the ingredient to make Indian Ethnic Main courses & sweets. Prepare & manage all specialties catering foods for all special occasions; manage kitchen staff & ability to train staff; Lang: English & prefer Punjabi/Hindi. Sal: $18/hr. Contact Raj, Round table at Richmond, BC. Send resume to: Fax 604-275-2902 email: indianfood2002@yahoo.ca

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Little Caesars Pizza is seeking career minded supervisors for our locations in Langley, Surrey, Maple Ridge, Delta & Richmond. $12.81 Starting, Paid Training, Excellent Benefits, Great Opportunities To Advance!

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LMS Reinforcing Steel Group Hiring REBAR INSTALLERS for Longterm full-time employment, Numerous projects in Richmond. Exp preferred, not mandatory. Competitive Wage & Benefits Please fill out an on line application at: www.lmsgroup.ca

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FAMILY ORIENTED trucking co. specializing in O/D freight. Must be able to cross border. Home most weekends. Min. 2 years exp. Fax resume & abstract to 604-852-4112

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TRIBAL Spirit Gallery turns 5! Celebrate Sat. Oct. 16 from 1 to 7:30. Specials last all week. 604-5142377 www.tribalspiritgallery.com

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The Richmond School District is seeking the following: Part-time Educational Assistant - Braillist This part time position works (4) four hours a day Monday-Friday providing assistance to a visually impaired Elementary school student by transcribing and interpreting educational material from print or oral to Braille. Candidates must possess a certificate from a Special Educational Assistant program from a recognized institute and have successfully completed the CNIB Braillist Transcriber’s Certificate course and the CNIB Nemeth Braille Transcriber’s Certificate. The ability to use a Perkins braillewriter with speed and accuracy is required. Rate of Pay: $25.11 per hour plus benefits. Competition # E-EAB-001-10-02.

Relief Early Learning Program Facilitator This is an on-call position working in the StrongStart early learning centers to provide school-based early learning programs for children younger than school age who are accompanied by a parent or caregiver. The centers are designed to support the success of students when they enter Kindergarten. Candidates must possess a current ECE licence to practice and at least one year of experience working with children 0-6 years of age. Excellent interpersonal skills and experience working with parent/adults in a facilitator role are also required. First Aid and Food safe certificates would be an asset. Rate of Pay: $24.93, which includes 4% holiday pay. Competition # E-ELPF-001-10-02. Please submit a completed application form, quoting the appropriate competition number, by 4:00 p.m. Friday, October 29th, 2010 to: Personnel Services, Richmond School Board, 7811 Granville Avenue, Richmond, BC, V6Y 3E3. Applications are available at the school board office between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. If you have submitted an application within the past six months, you need not reapply. We appreciate the interest of all applicants, but only those being considered for interviews will be contacted. For more information regarding the Richmond School District please visit. www.sd38.bc.ca

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

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MILANO PAINTING 604 - 551- 6510

Same day serv. avail 604-724-6373

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

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Furnace & Duct Cleaning

Professional Painters Free Estimates Written Guaranteed Bonded & Insured

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J.J. ROOFING. New Roofs / ReRoofs / Repairs. (Free skylight with new roof). Free Est. Ref’s. WCB Insured. Jas @ 604-726-6345

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TREE SERVICES

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

Info: www.treeworksonline.ca

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FERTILIZERS

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

548 DOGO ARGENTINO MASTIFFS PB, 3 mos. old.1 male, 3 females. $1500. 778-242-0862 or 778-808-5600. GERMAN SHEPHERD Reg’d pups, quality German & Czech bloodlines. Guaranteed. Call 604-856-8161. JACK RUSSELL PUPS 2 males, tri colored, tails docked & dew claws. Vet ✔ , view parents. Ready Nov. 9 (10 weeks) 604-820-4236 JACK RUSSELL pups, cute, short, stocky, smooth coat, tails doc, 2nd shots. $450 (604)798-9233 Chwk MALTI/SHIH-TZU/POODLE X. Pups & adults. Adorable choc. & other colours. $700. 604-820-9469 MANX - X KITTENS. Free to good homes. Please leave message @ 778-846-6794 ORGANICALLY FED KITTENS, indoor/outdoor, much loved, litter trained. $40. Call (604)538-2980.

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ST. BERNARD pups, loyal family dogs, approx. 175lb as adults. Last couple, $850/ea. (604)462-8605

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ALASKAN MALAMUTE 7 mos. puppy $900 for details see www.mytuk.com or 604-857-0434. BLUE NOSE BULLIES. Pit bulls. All colors, shots, vet ✓. Ready to go. UKC regd $1000 obo 778-237-2824 BOSTON Terrier pups 10 wks, registered, micro chip, vet ✔ shots, dewormed, these are gorgeous pups delivery avail $900+ (604)557-3291 Boston Terriers pups, ckc reg, vet checked, reputable breeder, excellent pedigree. (604)794-3786 BOXER PUPPIES, great temperament, family raised, stunning colors, vet ✓ dewormed, 1st shots $1075 each. Call 604-341-1445 CATS & KITTENS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats.604-309-5388 / 856-4866 CHIHUAHUA P.B. M $595, F $695. 8wks Vet✓1st shots, absolutely gorgeous.Delivery avail. 604-557-3291 CHIHUAHUAS, tiny pups, 8 wks old, ready to go. 1 male, 1 female. parents to view $700 (604)794-7347.

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

PHIL’S FENCING: Custom blt cedar fences/gates/lattice. Repairs, decks & stairs, 604-591-1173, 351-1163

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WINDOWS & DOORS

CALL FOR ESTIMATE

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CAROLINE’S CLEANING Mother/daughter team. Non toxic products. Bonded. 778-233-7712

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OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

CLEANING SERVICES

Best House CLEANERS. Trusted & reliable. Filipino owned & operated, lic. Prof. touch. Cleaning supplies prov’d. Move in/out Houses, OfďŹ ce ref’s, free est. Daisy 604-727-2955

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Plumbing * Heating * Electrical * Carpentry * Painting * Tiling

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Spirit Runners ready to take up challenge They’re keen to take up the challenge and invite others to do likewise. They are members of the Richmond Spirit Runners, a half and full marathon club anxious to begin their 13th season Oct. 23 with an event beginning at 8 a.m. at the Thompson Community Centre. The club also accommodates 10-kilometre walk/ run participants. The Spirit Runners are headed by fitness instruc-

tor extraordinaire Lynn Walters and an experienced group of leaders. The program begins with short runs and safely builds the runner to The Vancouver International Half and Full Marathon in May, 2011. Late registrants will be accepted. Call the Thompson Community Centre at 604-718 -422 or Walters at 604-274-8090 for further information and registration.

Richmond Spirit Runners anxiously await the start of their 13th season Oct. 23 at Thompson Community Centre.

Locals leading Canadians Islanders vs. Islanders

Two of Richmond’s brightest hockey prospects are leading the Vancouver Canadians in scoring early in the 201011 B.C. Major Midget Hockey League season. Anthony Ast, who was the Vancouver Giants’ first pick (19th overall) in the 2010 Western Hockey League Bantam Draft, is setting the pace with four goals and seven assists in his first 11 games.

Seafair Islanders squared off in a Intro to Hockey game recently at the Richmond Ice Centre. Jim Watters photo REAL ESTATE 636

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Carter Popoff, meanwhile, has three goals and five assists in eight games. Popoff has been selected to the short list to represent B.C. at the Canada Winter Games next February in Halifax. The Canadians are backstopped by Richmond Minor Hockey Association graduate Brodie Burdeny. The highlyregarded goaltender has played in four games this season.

TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION 845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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2000 Honda Civic SIR 2 dr coupe. 1 owner, 146K, 5 spd, very nice car. $7000 OBO. 604-996-6878

2006 Ford F350 XLT 4X4 diesel, long box, crew cab, like new, low kms $21,000. 604-750-0606

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RICHMOND. Sparkling 3 bdrm house w/priv. 3 bdrm suite dwn, f/p, 7 appl’s, ensuite, cvr’d patio, fc’d, N/P. Oct. 15 $2395. 604-833-2103

STEVESTON. New 1450 s.f. 3 bdrm living rm/great rm, 2 full baths, gas f/p, jac. tub, 5 S.S. appl’s, sec. sys., insuite ldry, dble garage 9’ ceilings, priv. garden, near dyke & amen’s. 1 yr lease. Sorry no pets, n/s. Nov. 1 $1850 604-279-3838

For more info & viewing call

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RICHMOND, Shell/Williams 1 Bdrm ste in newer home. Suit sgle, N/S, N/P. $750 incl hydro & lndry. Avail Oct 16th. (604)512-3510

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

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RICHMOND 4 bdrm house nr Richmond Ctr, 2 baths, 2 kitchens, 2 bdrms up & 2 down, avail Nov 1st. $1800/mo. Call 604-781-2304.

RICHMOND, nr #2/Westminster. 1 Bdrm side ste, 1 bath, 1 car prkg. sep entry. Avail now. $800 incl all utils. No lndry, np/ns. 604-319-7648

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RICHMOND, Frances & #3 Rd. 1/bdrm suite + den. Full bthrm. Laundry, own entry, garage. N/P. Mr Wong 604-272-1580

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RICHMOND furn. 2bdrm apt, inste lndry, lge balcony, gym, pool, ns/np, $1130/mo. Nov 1. 604-304-1410

HOMES FOR RENT

RICHMOND

2007 Sunseeker m/h Ford E450, 1 slide, 31.6’, slps 6, generator, 15.500mi, $48,500 obo (604)8244552 or 604-813-9387 (van)

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

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RICHMOND

2002 TOYOTA CAMRY LE, white, 70 k, all pwr, spoiler, exc cond. no accid. $10,900 obo. 604- 855-9217.

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8540 CAMDEN CRES. nr #2 Rd. & Blundell, furnished room $430/mo incl’s utils, cable, internet, n/p. Avail. now. Suitable for only 1 person. Ton 604-649-0738

Call 604-522-1050

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

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RICHMOND Super 2 bdrm top flr unit with f/p, skylights, inste laundry, ns/np, 1 year lease, $1275/mo. C21 Prudential 604-232-3025.

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9 ACRES FOR LEASE, South Richmond. $200 per acre. Call 604-2142957.

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

604.408.2277

TOWNHOUSES

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Phone Gertie @ 604-306-4563 or henneken@shaw.ca

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RICHMOND. Sparkling, newly renod, 3 bdrm house w/priv 2 bdrm ste down. F/P, 8 appls, ensuite, cov patio, carport, fenced, storage, h/w. N/P. Nov 1. $2695. 604-833-2103

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Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

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.

Richmond

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RICHMOND. 3 bdrm. living & family room, big kitchen & sundeck. Avail. Nov. 1st. N/p. $1500/mo. Ref’s. 604-273-6542 or 604-230-1232

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Grads lend a hand to new Grade 8s by Sunny Shen Youth Reporter Finally, grad year is here. For many high school seniors, this final year is very special, filled with a variety of events from boat cruises to prom to valedictory ceremonies. However, some grads are starting their last year by helping the newcomer Grade 8s adjust to high school life. At Steveston-London Secondary School, the Grade 8s attend a threeday camp retreat every September near the beautiful Cultus Lake with 30 leaders. These leaders volunteer their time so that

the Grade 8s will have an enjoyable first year by participating in extracurricular activities and experiencing success in academics. They plan events to allow the younger students to meet each other and become more comfortable with this new and sometimes intimidating environment. Rachel Wong, a Grade 12 student from Steveston-London, believes that this experience is very rewarding. She calls Grade 8 camp “a chance for the senior students to put all the leadership skills they’ve attained throughout their high school career into use by helping the Grade 8s transition into a new school environment.”

A huge amount of time is put into planning events and preparing presentations. The goal of the camp is to get the Grade 8s involved with the school community through encouragement from older students. Wong recalls the support she was given when she herself was only entering high school. She remembers how she “thought the camp leaders were so cool and wanted to be just like them when I entered my Grade 11 and 12 years.” The leaders, like Wong, are dedicated to easing the transition from elementary school for their fellow students. Through planning these events, such as interactive games, a tal-

ent show, and a dance, the leaders become role models for the Grade 8s, each one very successful themselves. Many of these leaders serve as executives on school clubs and captains on sports teams. But most importantly, they are willing to share their experiences—their recipes for success and their share of regrets. The younger students find that the Grade 8 camp makes them feel more accepted as they interact with fellow Grade 8 and 12 students. Daniel Cheng, a Grade 8 student at StevestonLondon, says that “because the Grade 12s were the biggest (and) they were leaders and friendly to us, I felt a lot

more comfortable.” Cheng also mentions that he has “made many new friends and strengthened friendships I had before.” The camp is very beneficial to the new members of the high school community, all thanks to the dedication of its seniors. A tradition formed; a legacy established. Senior students suppor t their younger schoolmates by guiding them to acceptance within the student community. As she completes her last year in high school, Wong has a final tip for the Grade 8s: “Joining extracurricular activities is a really simple and fun way to get involved, make new friends, and make the school feel like a second home.”

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Friends launch online clothing business Richmond teens make T-shirts with positive message and donate half the profits to charity by Alice Hou Youth Reporter

By Raymond Jose Dunlap Katherine Dalmacio, left, and Tricia Jose, started up their own T-shirt business during their summer break. ‘We wanted to keep occupied,’ they said.

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It was just over a month ago when Katherine Dalmacio and Tricia Jose were looking for something to occupy their time during the summer break. Out of their boredom, the two Richmond residents started VoicesofChange Apparel, an online business that designs and sells clothing advocating leadership, making a difference, and love. Today, Dalmacio, 19, and Jose, 18, are enjoying the success of their month-old business that sprung from unlikely beginnings. “We wanted to keep occupied and the idea of designing and selling shirts was appealing,” explained Jose, a first-year student at UBC. “Then we realized that we held in our hands a great power—to determine the content that people would carry on their clothing. We decided that with this power, why not do something positive?” she said. Not only does VoicesofChange Apparel design shirts advocating positive messages such as leadership and living life to the fullest, it donates 50 per cent of its profit to Free the Children, benefitting children in Canada and in Third World countries. As of this week, a donation of $1,000 dollars has been made to Free the Children by VoicesofChange Apparel. “Five hundred of those dollars will be going towards furnishing an entire school with textbooks and supplies and furniture, and the other 500 dollars will be going towards a six-month meal plan for an entire school,” said Jose. “Now we can rest assured, knowing that not only do our shirts have a meaning, but also a purpose— to help those who struggle to help themselves,” she said.

The business’s website currently offers four designs in 40 colours for T-shirts, long-sleeved tees, and crewnecks. However, potential buyers aren’t limited to the designs offered. “Because VoicesofChange Apparel is about bringing different voices together to create change, we are always open to hearing the voices of others and what they have to say, should they have any ideas,” said Jose. She added that groups who order at least 20 custom T-shirts can get their own design printed, as long as it does not conflict with the business’s ideals of positive change. The young entrepreneurs admit to being surprised at the positive response they’ve already received this month. “We expected our (initial) supply to last us a whole month and it lasted only over two weeks,” said Jose, who added that new designs are being introduced as a result. Although Jose acknowledges that VoicesofChange Apparel won’t single-handedly end poverty or world hunger, she and Dalmacio, who is a first year student at BCIT, hope that their shirts will inspire others. “In a more monetary sense, we aim, through our donations, to give a voice to those who have not,” added Jose. Jose admits that its mere month-long existence hasn’t given her much time to make plans for the future of the business. “Because we’re both full-time students, we’re not really looking to make this our careers or to make loads of cash,” she said. However, five years from now, they hope their business is still successful and thriving, said Jose. For more information about VoicesofChange, visit www.wix.com/patkat/voicesofchangeapparel or search “VoicesofChange Apparel” on Facebook.

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by Teddy Shih Youth Reporter They are a transAtlantic flight away from home. More than 40 eager students and three sponsor teachers from Steveston-London Secondary School are visiting Florence, Italy, and, perhaps at this very moment, are admiring the statue of David. While their peers are learning in classrooms, these travellers are learning on another continent. From Oct. 11 to 24, they are on a humanities field trip to France and Italy that enriches students with European history and culture. In other words, this trip is making textbooks come alive. From the Roman Colosseum to the Eiffel Tower, France/ Italy gives students an opportunity to appreciate these landmarks first-hand, not just from book images. The trip idea was formed 20 years ago, when teacher Marina Carter wanted to take her students to Europe. As she describes the trip’s purpose, “I wanted them to explore different cultures and experience the global village.” Not only that, she also expected the students to apply what they obtained from French and socials classes to the real world—to order food in French, to walk the halls of Versailles. For these students to participate in this unique opportunity, they needed a full year of preparation beforehand. Ever since October 2009, they have been watching educational videos and

reading handouts about French and Italian history: 16-year-old participant Fiona Wong said: “I spent hours decorating my journal with pictures of the attractions we are going to visit on the trip. Alongside the images, I have also taken notes on each place using online sources.” This is Marina Carter’s 20th year organizing France/Italy. She has seen just about everything, from emergencies to hilarious moments. One particular moment happened in the Mediterranean Sea. While chuckling, Carter recalls, “This one obedient kid was so excited to see the Mediterranean Sea that he jumped into it without taking off his passport. When he got out, his passport was completely soaked! Ironically enough, he was trying to be ‘obedient’ by putting his passport in his pouch for safety but got punished for his extreme obedience.” Every year that she runs the trip, Carter receives great response with more than 80 applicants fighting for the 40 coveted spots. Ray Zhang, 16, explains why he signed up: “I need to see France and Italy, especially because I have a great fascination for the Roman Empire. As well, I love how I have an experienced teacher to guide me through the sightseeing.” Another 16-yearold participant, Jessica Tam, adds: “(Carter) is so into the trip! She’s genuinely interested in what she talks about.”


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Book Review: Wondrous Strange an enjoyable read By Erin Boe Lesley Livingston’s latest novels, including Wondrous Strange.

by Erin Boe Youth Reporter Kelly Winslow is living in New York City, making her way as a teenage actor. Originally an understudy, Kelly is asked to take up the role after the female lead is injured. However, Kelly will soon be pulled into an adventure that she could never have dreamed of, after a chance encounter with a mysterious and handsome stranger. Halloween is approaching fast and soon, the Samhain Gate will open. Kelly and the handsome stranger find themselves drawn to each other—and into a terrible plot that could spell disaster for both the human and Faerie worlds. I absolutely loved this novel. After the first 10—no, four—pages, I was hooked. As soon as I finished Wondrous Strange, I hurried to get my hands on its sequel. This book is definitely the type that readers will not want to put down, and want to get a hold of its sequel as soon as possible. It is with my greatest pleasure that I can share this wonderful tale with everyone. Vampire Diaries author L. J. Smith’s words say it all: “Set against the play A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Wondrous Strange

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Giving time while gaining wisdom Volunteering at Rosewood Manor is a delight to all involved by Joannie Fu Youth Reporter “It brings back memories. Good memories,” recalls Joyce Gunn, a resident turning 82 this year, at Rosewood Manor, when asked about what she thinks of volunteers who come regularly to play the piano in the lounge. In Richmond, it is mandatory for students in Grades 9 to 12 to volunteer for a certain amount of hours per week. Volunteering at Rosewood, a senior resident home located on Blundell Road, seems to be an ever popular choice. “It’s less demanding and close to where I live,” says Gagarin Zhao, a Grade 10 student who helps with serving tea and coffee to the residents and comes in to play the piano on a regular basis. “I like meeting with the seniors and just talking to them. They’re really nice…if I mess up on the piano they

don’t judge me.” Zhao expresses how lucky she was to receive the volunteer job. “I have friends who volunteered at Rosewood before, they told me about how volunteering there was a really great experience, so I applied and got in.” Patrick Kelly, a 75-yearold resident at Rosewood is encouraged by the youth and vitality he sees in the volunteers. “They cheer me up… they’re delightful,” he said. “I enjoy having discussions with them; I like how they’re willing and helpful.” Serving seniors as volunteers helps students gain wisdom from the residents and an excellent social experience, while seniors are livened up by the volunteers’ youth and spirit. Rosewood’s volunteer program offers a memorable opportunity, an experience that will last a lifetime.

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