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B.C. Lions photo Angus Reid (#64) at the start of Sunday’s Grey Cup at B.C. Place.
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by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter The Vancouver Biennale is urging city council to reconsider its decision not to buy a 10-ton sculpture currently installed at Garry Point Park. “The Vancouver Biennale is prepared to secure a preferred price in the immediate, should the public art department proceed with securing the appropriate city approvals as a priority,” said Miriam Blume, the biennale’s director of marketing, in a letter to the city. Olas de Viento (Wind Waves) has rested in the park’s southwest corner since the fall of 2009, after it was transported by truck and boat from artist Yvonne Domenge’s studio in Mexico. Vancouver Biennale sculptures are scheduled to be removed by Dec. 31, but the non-profit corporation has asked the city to extend the exhibition until the end of August 2012. Biennale officials have the right to remove the work before then, if a buyer is
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Olas de Viento (Wind Waves) has rested in Garry Point since the fall of 2009, after it was transported by truck and boat from artist Yvonne Domenge’s studio in Mexico.
found. Blume suggests the city could use this extension period to reconsider dipping into the public art fund to purchase the work, valued at $420,000. “Given the prestige of the artist’s current exhibition at Chicago’s Millennium Park, we are confident the sculpture will find a buyer and we are equally confident in the artist’s potential for escalating value,” said Blume. Earlier this year city council unanimously rejected an offer to buy any biennale art, siding with the majority of respondents of an anonymous online survey. Of the respondents who wished the city would buy some-
thing, Wind Waves ranked the highest. Phillips de Pury and Company has been hired to sell the sculptures through auction or private sale, including Wind Waves, which the artist crafted from bronze and painted a bright red. In a report to city council’s parks committee, public art planner Eric Fiss said the piece has been “well received by the public” and recommended the artwork stays through to next summer. “An extension to the exhibition at Garry Point Park would continue to be a benefit to the artistic and cultural enrichment of the city.”
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Water #10 is the only piece exhibited in Richmond that has sold. David Chung of Dava Developments bought the piece to display at the Parc Riviera development at 10071 River Rd.—a new residential community being built on former industrial lands fronting the North Arm of the Fraser River. Chung plans to move the sculpture from its current location, a public plaza at River and Cambie roads, once its new home is ready. The Vancouver Biennale hasn’t revealed the purchase price, but Water #10 carries a value of $380,000 to $450,000, according to estimates.
Winning never gets old, but for Richmond's Angus Reid it may have gotten better. "Yeah, winning (the Grey Cup) for a second time, at this time in my career, is even sweeter," said Reid, who was the B.C. Lions' starting centre during their 34-23 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in Sunday's Canadian Football League championship game played before a sell-out crowd of 54,313 at B.C. Place Stadium. "After the 0-5 start, I couldn't be more proud of this group of guys," he said. "We had to fight for everything we got this year and that's what makes it so sweet. The reality is we didn't give up and that was a true strength of this team." Reid, 35, has anchored the Leos' offensive line for much of his 11 years in the CFL, most it playing for his hometown team. He was slated to be a reserve along the o-line in 2010, but regained the starting centre job after injuries to Andrew Jones and later Dean Valli. The Lions, who became the first CFL team to overcome an 0-5 start to win the Grey Cup in the 99-year history of the trophy, were also the first team to win at home since B.C. achieved the feat in 1994. The 6-1, 305-pound Reid said beating Winnipeg, which defeated the Lions twice during the regular season (25-20 July 28 and 30-17 Aug. 17) was particularly satisfying. "It's always good in the biggest game to beat the biggest challenge," he said. "They were a team we couldn't conquer during the season and we did it (for the Grey Cup championship)." Reid refused to discuss his future plans, saying it's something he'd think about later.
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Local pockets part in Once Upon a Time
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ABC-TV photo Adam Young in Sunday night’s episode.
Adam Young, 9, to play youthful Jiminy Cricket in Sunday episode by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter Picking pockets isn’t something Adam Young’s mom envisioned he’d be doing as a nine-year-old. But Angela Herron is completely fine with it now, as the young actor played the part of Jiminy Cricket as a pick-pocketing boy in the latest episode of Once Upon a Time which aired Sunday night. A Grade 4 student at Lord Byng Elementary School, Young played the role
of a young Jiminy Cricket who pilfers from the pockets of distracted people watching a travelling side-show. “He is so excited to have been part of it, especially with so many people in our neighbourhood being such fans of the show,” Herron said. Young’s been acting since he was five, and also has a small speaking part in a feature film that’s going to be released next year. Herron said she was surprised to see the show’s first scene had Young front and centre. Asked if his role will be a recurring one, Herron said: “We’ve had no indication that it will be. But I would like to think so. It would be nice.” Now that the TV series has been picked up for the entire season, there’s the opportunity that writers can include more of the back story of a young Jiminy Cricket.
Sandra Steier Photography Lord Byng elementary’s Adam Young appeared as a young Jiminy Cricket in last Sunday’s episode of the hit ABC TV fantasy series Once Upon a Time.
Parents and teens get anti-street racing message Auto West founder Joachim Neumann said his sales team tempers desires of teens with what’s practical for parents and family by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter In a bottom-line driven industry, Auto West BMW founder Joachim Neumann’s car sales philosophy stands out. When deep-pocketed parents bring their wideeyed teens to the BMW dealership’s sleek and shiny showroom, Neumann said his sales staff have on many occasions had to pull parents aside to discuss what’s best for the family. “We wrestle with this conflict every day,” Neumann said Tuesday during Resist the Race Awareness Day, an anti-street racing initiative founded after the death of Richmond RCMP Const. Jimmy Ng in 2002. On the one side, young adults want performance, and that starts with the letter M in some cases, as in BMW’s high-performance line-up of vehicles. But Neumann said his sales team is more interested in creating life-long relationships with families, and if that means sacrificing tens of thousands of dollars in a single sale in order to avoid overmatching a young driver with a sports vehicle, that’s something he’s willing to do. While the children may get upset and disappointed, their parents are grateful his team have recommended a different vehicle, Neumann said. Danny, a 28-year-old former street racer who asked that his last name not be published, changed
Martin van den Hemel photo RCMP Sgt. Rob Quilley co-founded the street racing education group Resist the Race after his colleague RCMP Const. Jimmy Ng was killed by a street racer in 2002.
his ways four years ago after being caught by police in the middle of a race. It was after that that he came to the realization that without a licence he wouldn’t be able to work and then would have no way to buy a home. His four or five close brushes with death also served as a wake-up call. He said that some of the kids involved in street racing and driving the high-end Aston Martins, Ferraris and Lamborghinis are in fact satellite children, whose parents live abroad and give them access to virtually bottomless funds.
In other cases, it’s just a matter of parents being rich and giving in to the wishes of their children. Jacob Ung, who co-founded Resist the Race along with Richmond RCMP Sgt. Rob Quilley, said the initiative isn’t about lecturing to kids and their families. “We’re about showing them there’s a better way.” And that better way involves racing at venues where it’s permitted and safe to do so, such as Mission Raceway. Resist the Race (resisttherace.org) promotes its message through car clubs, events and online outreach.
For the last few years, as richmondreview.com and our sister websites at Black Press have garnered more attention, some readers have raised concerns about one issue in particular—the fact we allow visitors to post anonymous comments. The policy has led to some unpleasant and meanspirited postings. It’s also raised an inconsistency. Our community newspapers don’t print anonymous letters, yet we’ve allowed our websites to become a place where people can hide their identity while occasionally taking shots at one another. Starting Dec. 1, that policy will change. People will only be able to comment by using their Facebook account, which means their name, often even their photograph, will be linked to the statements they post. Black Press is not alone in making this shift. Several media companies, equally troubled by the vitriolic trend of anonymous comments, are turning to Facebook to power their website commenting. All of Black Press in B.C., Alberta and Washington State have made the switch. Our sister publications have continued to see spirited discourse among those who post comments, yet the discourse is at a much higher level, and commentators are generally well-mannered and on-topic. This new approach won’t be perfect. People without a Facebook account won’t be able to participate in online discussions. Still, we’re enthused to be in the vanguard of this movement. It shows we’re listening to our readers and responding. It places us more deeply into the powerful world of social media: by using Facebook Comments, we’re embracing a social medium with 800 million users worldwide. For those of you who choose not to create a Facebook account, remember we will continue to run letters to the editor in print—you can submit them to the newsroom of your choice here. So please continue to be a part of the discussion. Your comments are part of an important dialogue that enlivens and enriches civic life in our communities. For more information, see our Frequently Asked Questions page on our website.
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It has glitz, glam and all the retail cache a mall could hope for. Only the ďŹ rst B.C. location of Victoria’s Secret isn’t a mall at all—it’s Vancouver International Airport. “We’re very excited to have British Columbia’s ďŹ rst Victoria’s Secret,â€? said Christopher Gilliland. “The product selection is all designed for a traveller. It’s going to be different than what you’d ďŹ nd on the street.â€? No racy lingerie or sexy bras here—instead shoppers can peruse fragrances, travel accessories and underwear. The arrival of the 800-square-foot chic boutique isn’t going unnoticed by travellers in the U.S. departures area. Yesterday, passersby could glimpse Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on a video wall inside the store while listening to pop anthems like Ciara’s “Love Sex Magic.â€?
Matthew Hoekstra photos Vancouver Airport Authority’s Christopher Gilliland welcomes B.C.’s ďŹ rst Victoria’s Secret to the airport.
Gilliland, manager of concession sales and service programs for the airport authority, said the store ďŹ ts with the area’s other offerings aimed at encouraging travellers to start their holiday at the airport. “This kind of retail ďŹ ts in really nicely, creating that fun environment, getting ready to start your holiday here.â€? Victoria’s Secret is one of over 160 shops, services and restaurants the airport now boasts.
Approximately one-third are pre-security—open to customers with or without a boarding pass—including PGA Tour Shop, Brooks Brothers and iStore. “Not a lot of people know that, and if you look at top-10 list of malls in British Columbia, we’re right in the top-10,â€? said Gilliland. Virgin Books and Entertainment, Lacoste and the world’s ďŹ rst airport 7-Eleven are among YVR’s other retail offerings.
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Gateway comes alive with The Sound of Music
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by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Alison MacDonald is sharing thoughts about her latest musical project, The Sound of Music, and shoppers, well they sometimes can’t help themselves. “Sometimes you feel like you’re in a zoo—just a little bit,” she laughs. With an enormous cast of 30, this Gateway Theatre production is rehearsing in a vacant retail space at Lansdowne Centre, previously home to a furniture store unafraid of the colour yellow. A few panels of glass—separating shopping-friendly Christmas music from show tunes—have been left uncovered, allowing people to sneak peeks at the latest production of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein’s musical. Maria is the star of the show, an aspiring nun who is sent to work as a governess for the seven children of a widowed naval captain. Her personality and growing rapport with the kids captures the heart of the Captain von Trapp, and they marry. But this is wartime, and the Nazis complicate this love story by demanding the captain work for them. Opening night on Dec. 9 is fast approaching, as is the deadline for MacDonald—who plays Maria—to master the many songs made popular by Julie Andrews’ voice in the 1965 film. In the show’s approximately two dozen musical numbers, Maria’s voice appears in most. But the workload is nothing new for MacDonald, who at age 31 has built a sizable resume of musical theatre roles, including roles in The Secret Garden and Emily for Gateway Theatre. The music, which includes standards such as “The Sound of
Emily Cooper photo Alison MacDonald stars as Maria in ‘The Sound of Music,’ opening at Gateway Theatre Friday.
Music,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Edelweiss” and “My Favorite Things,” is familiar but intricate—as is the musical itself, said MacDonald. “Actually working on it, you see how well put together it is. The scenes are written really well; every line has importance, every character. The thought that went into it is amazing.” MacDonald last appeared in the Canadian premiere of the musical The Marvelous Wonderettes—a show packed with girl group songs of the ’50s and ’60s—which recently hit the stage near Kingston, Ont. Toronto is where the Newfoundland native has called home since September, after living in Vancouver for seven years. “Growing up I moved around a lot because my dad was in the army. So it’s kind of in my blood to move around. The longest I’ve ever lived in a place growing up is five years.” She studied theatre in Red
The Sound of Music •Dec. 8 to 31 at Gateway Theatre (Dec. 9 opening night) •Music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse •Starring Alison MacDonald, Colleen Winton and Ian Butcher; directed by Christopher McGregor •Tickets to evening and matinee shows are $30 to $47, available at gatewaytheatre.com or at 604-270-1812 (matinees nearly sold out) •$5 tickets available to qualified high school students (eyego.org)
Deer, Alta., and sought more training in Victoria at the Canadian College of Performing Arts before joining the ranks of other theatre graduates at Swiss Chalet. But life as a “chicken slinger” was short-lived. Acting gigs came soon enough. Now back at Gateway, she’s relishing her role of Maria, a character who seeks love, family and belonging. “She has a lot of energy and a lot of love—love for music, love for people, love for God. The big thing is just her trying to find where she fits,” said MacDonald. “Her heart is so open and it’s a gift to play a role like that. Even if you say roles don’t bleed into your life, they do a little bit. So it’s kind of nice to walk in those shoes for a couple of months.” Although this is her first time on the big stage performing Maria, MacDonald is familiar with the role—thanks to reality TV. In 2008, CBC produced How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria, a nationwide search for an actor to play the character in a major Toronto production of The Sound of Music. MacDonald made the top-50. “A lot of people got to be seen, like up-and-comers who probably wouldn’t have normally had that opportunity,” she said. “That was one of the things that opened by eyes to Toronto too.” In its three-week run at Gateway Theatre, MacDonald is looking forward from travelling moment to moment in the show. She said director Christopher McGregor has taken special care to not gloss over those special moments. “There’s just so many things addressed in it without getting really preachy. It’s just a really great story that everyone can relate to in some manner.”
City Board Construction advisory November 21, 2011–January 21, 2012 The City of Richmond has contracted J. Cote and Son to perform watermain construction at the following location in Richmond: • Granville Avenue from No. 3 Road to Gilbert Road Hours of work are scheduled from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Traffic on the affected roads will be reduced to a single lane at times. Delays may occur. The use of an alternate route is strongly encouraged. This work is weather dependent and dates are subject to change without notice. Questions may be directed to Roger Keating, Acting Project Manager, at 604-247-4927, or visit the City’s Construction Projects webpage at www.richmond.ca (City Services > Roads, Dykes, Water & Sewers > Construction Projects > 2011 Construction Projects).
Hours of work are scheduled from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Traffic on the affected roads will be reduced to a single lane at times. Delays may occur. The use of an alternate route is strongly encouraged. This work is weather dependent and dates are subject to change without notice. Questions may be directed to Anthony Fu, P.Eng., Project Engineer, at 604-247-4905, or visit the City’s Construction Projects webpage at www.richmond.ca (City Services > Roads, Dykes, Water & Sewers > Construction Projects > 2011 Construction Projects) City of Richmond | 6911 No. 3 Rd. Richmond BC V6Y 2C1 | Tel: 604-276-4000
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Richmond Art Gallery will host a free ďŹ lm screening Saturday of How to Draw a Bunny, a documentary about the great granddaddy of mail art, Ray Johnson. The screening coincides with the gallery exhibition International Mail Art Exhibition and Swap, on until Jan. 15. Mail art, also known as postal art, is an art form where artists exchange artworks and correspondence via mail. According to Richmond Art Gallery, mail art has become a worldwide cultural movement for artists to share visual art, poetry, or any other art forms through the postal system. The ďŹ lm screening event runs from 2:30 to 4 p.m. inside the gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate.
Richmond Singers host Xmas concerts The Richmond Singers will stage two Christmas-themed concerts this weekend. The choir is presenting “Angels and Aves,â€? a concert featuring a program of Christmas music from around the world that reects the peace, warmth and joy of the holiday season. Also in store is modern music, audience singalongs and for the Saturday show, a
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Opera returns to Minoru Chapel Opera returns to Minoru Chapel next Wednesday, Dec. 7, as Opera Pro Cantanti presents two concerts in the historic Minoru Park building. In store for audiences is a program of seasonal music by some of the great opera composers. Gounod’s Ave Maria, Adam’s Oh Holy Night and music from Handel’s Messiah will all be featured by the opera company’s singers. Performances will be at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $18 for students and seniors. Doors open 30 minutes before the show. Call 604-276-4300 for tickets and quote course No. 198205 for the 2 p.m. show or course No.198206 for the 7 p.m. show.
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EDITORIAL: Municipal auditorgeneral a step in the right direction Premier Christy Clark’s announcement that a municipal auditor-general will be appointed is good news for taxpayers, and it could be helpful to municipalities as well, should they choose to adopt a conciliatory approach. When Clark suggested this new office, many mayors and councillors condemned it, stating that their expenditures were already audited. This is disingenuous. Yes, their books are audited‚ but a year-end audit by an accounting firm is far different from specific performance audits of specific programs. Year-end audits pronounce judgment on general financial management, and rarely single out specific programs. On rare occasions, auditors will include a note about a specific program that raises some questions, but it is not part of their job to follow up. A municipal auditor-general should be able to follow up on some of those types of “flagged” issues, as well as issues that are raised by taxpayers. Some of these may revolve around specific programs, particularly ones where accountability is less than transparent. The provincial auditor-general did a performance audit of Langley School District after a number of financial problems cropped up. He made several specific suggestions, and the board of education is trying to implement them. This was a valuable service which,
Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Ida Chong announces the creation of a municipal auditorgeneral.
in the end, will serve taxpayers well, and will ensure the provision of education in Langley is managed better, from a financial perspective. Both provincial and federal auditors-general have performed many such valuable services, and the small amount it costs to run their offices has been more than justified by the savings they have identified. It can be safely said that they
are one of the very few branches of government with a mandate to try and save money for taxpayers. If municipalities accept the reports and advice from the new municipal auditor-general, it could go a long way towards improving their financial management. It will also help them to be more accountable to taxpayers. The new legislation being pro-
posed has one major flaw. It does not give the new officer the power to audit TransLink, which is a separate corporation, albeit largely under the political oversight of Lower Mainland mayors. TransLink spends a vast amount of taxpayers’ dollars and should open its books to the municipal auditorgeneral. —Langley Times
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ne of the last exchanges in the B.C. legislature’s fall session was over the state of the court system.
Drug dealers are walking free, NDP leader Adrian Dix reminded Public Safety Minister Shirley Bond in the final question period. Dix referred to a Prince George case this fall where a convicted cocaine dealer racked up more trafficking charges while he was on trial, and then was released because he couldn’t be tried in a timely fashion. The NDP was picking up on an unusually political
speech last week by B.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert Bauman. Speaking to the annual B.C. judges’ conference in Las Vegas, Bauman warned that funding cuts have the B.C. court system “going over a cliff in slow motion.” The cuts are real. By next year, court service budgets are expected to be down 10 per cent since 2008, and staff down 15 per cent. The provincial court is down 17 judges from 2005. There aren’t enough clerks. And the federal government is about to push through new sentencing guidelines that will add more inmates to B.C.’s overflowing prison system. Bond, the overworked B.C. Liberal minister doing double duty as Attorney General, replied that some of the budget cuts are being reversed. More sheriffs have been trained, and 14 provincial court judges have been hired in the past two years. (Meanwhile, provincial judges are suing the deficit-laden government,
demanding a six-per-cent raise.) Bond also pointed to long-term strategies being implemented to relieve the flood of court cases. It’s this kind of systemic change that has the most potential for long-term reform of our archaic system. Right now there are an estimated 2,000 cases in provincial court that are running long enough to risk being dismissed due to delays. It’s not a crime wave; a quarter of all cases in provincial and B.C. Supreme Court are family disputes over kids and property. The Family Law Act has been in the works for years, and it sailed through the legislature with NDP support. It encourages out-of-court settlements in family breakups, equalizes common-law rules with those for married couples and does away with the terms “custody” and “access” that suggest children are to be fought over as if they are property. Bond also pointed to
B.C.’s harsh new administrative penalties for drinking and driving, which have kept most routine impaired cases out of court. Police have the authority to impound vehicles and impose heavy fines on the spot, when drivers fail a roadside breath test or even blow in the “warn” range of 0.05 to 0.08 per cent. Bond points proudly to a 40-per-cent decrease in alcohol-related vehicle deaths in the first year. Of course this is being challenged as an infringement of the right to go to court and try various drunk-driving defences. A judge will soon decide if the hazards of impaired driving justify such an infringement. Justice Bauman acknowledges that courts have to clean up procedures too. Set aside the baseless conspiracy theories around the Dave Basi-Bobby Virk saga, and you have two smalltime crooks whose lawyers were allowed to spin the case out for seven years in a tangle of evidence disclo-
Right now there are an estimated 2,000 cases in provincial court that are running long enough to risk being dismissed due to delays. .
sure demands. As the legislature adjourned, Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson joined previous mayors, from Conservative Party member Sam Sullivan to Mike Harcourt, in calling for marijuana to be legalized and regulated. Not on my watch, replied Prime Minister Stephen Harper. So instead, we’re getting de facto legalization of crack cocaine.
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Holiday cards gone the way of the dinosaur?
Life Lessons Andrea Phillpotts
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spent the greater part of last week pondering whether I was a dinosaur.
Not the clawed, scaly kind but the type that writes holiday cards every year. Once an essential part of the holiday season, right up there with putting up the lights and trimming the tree, card giving seems to have lost its holiday glitter. Is there a place for the holiday greeting card in today’s world or has it gone the way of Christmas pudding, festive mumming, and the great T. Rex? Even five years ago, getting a card in the mail was a common event. My daughters used to race home from school to see who had sent something. They’d tear open the envelope, “ooh and aah” over the sparkly card, and then talk about the person who’d sent us the greeting. It was a yearly connection with our nearest and dearest; cards came from all over the continent and occasionally, from across the world. Each note was then strung up across the living room for all to admire. Sometimes there was a photo or a form letter outlining the family’s achievements over the year but always, there was a cheery message and a flourish of a signature. Holiday cards started to peter out over the last few years. Even if I counted the cutesy “Elf Yourself ” email messages or Youtube videos, our festive wishes reduced by half or less. Why? Was this a reflection of today’s
I like the yearly messages. In addition to checking in with people who are dear to me in my life, holiday cards allow my family to reflect on its own progression since last year. On our kitchen cupboard, we still have photo cards from
holidays gone by from both our own family and others. It’s the traditions that keep richness in our lives, give us meaning and connect us with our values and our heritage. Holiday cards are a tradition that I intend to keep. But then again, this dinosaur also goes carolling. Andrea Phillpotts is a Richmond writer and teacher. Opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect those of any school district, organization, or school.
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Don Fennell photo Skip Meghan Armit keeps things under control as Team Manitoba, representing the Granite Curling Club in Winnipeg, defeats Ontario’s Jodi McCutcheon 6-2 in the women’s final of the 2011 Dominion Curling Club Championship Saturday in Richmond. Every province and territory in Canada was represented in this third national bonspiel.
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“We just had the last rock in the right place.” Formed last year to compete in the provincial Dominion playdowns, three of the players (Armit, Hawrylyshen and Lund) are just out of the junior ranks and have played together in various capacities since 2007. When they needed a fourth player this year, they kept it in the family adding Armit’s cousin Cabak Ralph. It was fitting Manitoba and Ontario would meet for this year’s national women’s title. Armit’s Winnipeg team finished the week-long round-robin at 5-1, second only to Ontario’s Jodi McCutcheon (6-0) which represented Toronto’s High Park Curling Club. McCutcheon defeated 2009 and inaugural national Dominion Curling Club Champion Kelly Cochrane in this year’s pro-
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Club curling pioneers enjoying fruits of labour by Don Fennell Sports Editor The 2011 Dominion Curling Club Championship is now history. But for the hundreds of participants, both players and volunteers, and in particular organizers such as Jim Mann and Leigh Armstrong, the memories will live on. “It’s pretty well everything I hoped for, but what went beyond was the charity fundraising aspect,” said Mann, a sentiment loudly echoed by Armstrong. “All the players, their friends and families got behind (supporting the B.C. chapter of the Canadian Paraplegic Association) which speaks volumes about the curling community.” Thanks to efforts like the fundraiser for the women’s team from the Yukon, where 25 per cent of the 400 residents in nearby Atlin, B.C. turned out, by the end of the five-day curling event close to $58,000 was raised. “I’m overwhelmed by the generosity, the efforts of the volunteers, and the spirit the players brought to the event,” says Armstrong. This kind of support is just one reason why Mann, who along with a few others first conceived the idea of a championship for club curlers in the late 1990s, is so passionate about grassroots curling in
Don Fennell photo Leigh Armstrong, left, with Jim Mann at the Dominion Curling Club Championship.
Canada. “These are the people in curling clubs in communities all across the country,” he says. “There were some large cities (like Toronto) represented here, but also small communities like Atlin and Ashcroft. This isn’t metro versus urban or big against small though. It’s just simply about giving people who love the game, and who contribute to their communities on an ongoing basis, the opportunity to participate in an awesome event.” A member of the championship’s advisory committee and president of Curl BC, Mann launched the Pacific Club Challenge (now known as the B.C. Club Challenge) in 1998.
Initially limited to men’s club champions from the Lower Mainland, it has morphed into a province-wide playdown for entry into the annual Pacific International Cup featuring club teams from around the globe. The men’s and women’s champions from the PIC earn entry into the Dominion Curling Club Championship which began in 2009. While Mann and some of his colleagues were developing a championship for club curlers in B.C., George Cook dreamt of a similar event on a national scale. On his way to realizing the dream, Cook, the president and CEO of the Dominion Insurance Company, invited Mann to share his insight. “It has been just an awe-
some partnership,” says Mann. “The Dominion operates like a family and their leadership has been great. There is no corporate sponsor you could ask more from, and what they do for the curlers keeps going over the top.” Some within the curling fraternity have suggested an international event for club curlers should be considered. Mann likes the idea, but doubts it is realistic—at least not in the near future. “The problem with many Asian countries, for example, is that rather than developing grassroots curling they are developing Olympic and world medalists,” he says. “So while they put a lot of attention on five men and five women, in Canada we try to focus on thousands and thousands of players.” But what Mann does envision, provided a sponsor like Dominion could be found, is a Canada-U.S. challenge. “That’s something that we could look at, but the Dominion’s focus is on Canada,” says Armstrong, who adds interest in this national championship continues to grow exponentially. “This is (the grassroots’ player’s) Scotties or Brier and we treat the players like that,” she says. “And the bar keeps being set higher and higher.”
Don Fennell photo Alberta’s Harvey Kelts and Eldon Raab (right) sweep a shot during the men’s final Saturday. Alberta defeated Ontario 6-2.
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A Prairie rink also prevailed over Ontario in the men’s final, as Alberta’s Wade Thurber from the Red Deer Curling Club outscored Richmond Hill’s Greg Balsdon 8-2. Thurber scored once in each of the first two ends before Balsdon cut the lead in half in the third end. But Thurber pulled away with one in each of the next two ends and iced the victory by counting two in the seventh end. “Greg’s got a very good squad there (but) it worked out for us,”
said Thurber, who switched his 8 rock at the halfway point. “It was running slower than my other ones and it was confusing me,” he explained. “I shot well from there, but that was an important change.” Thurber’s win reversed the order of the teams after roundrobin play, in which Balsdon went 6-0 and Thurber 5-1. Next year’s Dominion Curling Club Championship will be held in Scarborough, Ont. as the Scarboro Golf and Country Club celebrates its 100th anniversary.
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Marlins edge Wildcats at provincial soccer finals Surrey’s Enver Creek Cougars outlasted Vancouver’s St. George’s Saints 2-1 in a shootout Saturday to win its first provincial high school AAA boys’ soccer champioship at Burnaby Lakes Sports Complex. But it was the parity among the participants that stood out. Richmond’s R.A. McMath Wildcats were one of the pre-tournament favourites, but wound up having to settle for 10th place after losing their second roundrobin game 2-1 to South Delta and then dropping a 4-1 decision to rival Matthew McNair Marlins in the
ninth-place game. “St. George’s was the No. 3 ranked team coming out of the districts, and qualifying the backdoor route after losing in the semifinal 3-0 to McNair, so this proves just how close all the teams were,” said Mike Quinn, who coached McMath along with Mike Gilles. “With a bit of luck a Richmond team could have been in the final.” Quinn went on to stress that McMath’s season shouldn’t be viewed as anything but successful. He noted at the beginning of the season they would have been happy just to
get to the provincial touranent, and to be seeded No. 1 coming off the zone playdowns was a significant achievement—as was the team’s 13-2-3 overall record. McMath kicked off roundrobin play with an 8-0 win over Fort St. John’s North Peace Secondary highlighted by three goals from Colin Jaques and a pair by Ethan Samovici. Marc Andre Hervieux, Miguel Bustamante and Fraser Kirkland added singles. The Wildcats led their second game against South Delta on a first-half goal by Andrew MacCaskill,
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2012 Continental Cup of Curling coming to Langley in January by Gary Ahuja Black Press The biggest curling competition in the Lower Mainland—save for the 2010 Olympic Games—is just six weeks away and will be contested at the Langley Events Centre. “Prior to the Olympics, the last big event like this was 1997,” explained Neil Houston, the event manager for the 2012 Continental Cup. He was referring to the 1997 Scott Tournament of Hearts, the Canadian women’s national championships, which was played in Vancouver. The Continental Cup
will take place Jan. 12 to 15, 2012, featuring the world’s top curlers in a Ryder Cup-style format. Six teams from North America—four Canadian and two American—will play against six from the rest of the world. The two sides play a variety of disciplines— regular team matches, mixed doubles, singles, mixed skins and skins games—for points with the first side to reach 200 points declared the winner. The Langley competition will be the eighth in the Continental Cup’s history, with North America holding a 4-3 advan-
tage. Houston worked for VANOC for the 2010 Games and then returned to his previous job with the Canadian Curling Association. He has been working on the competition since November 2010, when Langley was announced as the host. “Right now it is just getting down to the details, making sure everything is in place,” Houston said. Two hundred and sev-
enty-five volunteers will help the tournament in its day-to-day operations. Among the rinks making up Team North America are Amber Holland’s Regina foursome (2011 Scotties champions) and the Jeff Stoughton rink from Winnipeg (2011 world men’s champions). Tickets are still available for the competition through ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.ca).
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Sharing the Spirit of Christmas
Help the Richmond Christmas Fund at donation drive-thru Most would agree that while getting something for Christmas is always special, giving is so much more fulfilling. Locals will get a chance to sample a little of both on Thursday, Dec. 8 from 6 to 9 a.m. at the Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel on Cessna Drive on Sea Island. That’s the day of the inaugural Richmond Christmas Fund Drive-Thru event, where locals will be invited to drop off cash, new toys, books, gift cards, and they’ll receive a free coffee and a McDonald’s muffin. “We’ve never held an event like this before, and that makes it all the more exciting,” said Elizabeth Specht, executive director of Volunteer Richmond Information Services. “We’re hoping that people will take time to stop by on their way to work. They can make a donation, grab breakfast, and be on their way. It’ll be fast and easy. And of course, it’s for a great cause.” Signs directing drivers to the hotel will be set up along Russ Baker Way and Bridgeport Road, as Ashton Service vans will guide donors into the hotel parking lot. Among the volunteers collecting donations and serving refreshments will be Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie, Couns. Linda McPhail and Bill McNulty, and members of the Richmond Sockeyes hockey team.
Matthew Hoekstra photo Elizabeth Specht, Ryan Luetzen and Sydney Kuo, of Volunteer Richmond Information Services, are preparing for the first ever Richmond Christmas Fund Drive-Thru event. On Thursday, Dec. 8, volunteers will be at the Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel from 6 to 9 a.m. accepting donations for the Christmas fund.
Those who can’t make it to the hotel before 9 a.m. can still donate throughout the day, but instead of a muffin, will receive a McDonald’s coupon. The Richmond Christmas Fund makes wishes come true for 2,000 low-income
Richmond residents every year. Each person registered with the program receives a grocery voucher and nearly 1,000 children under the age of 15 will receive toys or gift cards donated to the program.
Christmas Fund sign-up begins Each year, the Richmond Christmas Fund mobilizes the community’s spirit of giving to make holiday wishes come true for 2,000 low-income Richmond residents. Registration for the 2011 edition of the program has begun at Richmond Caring Place (7000 Minoru Blvd.). To qualify for assistance, an individual must be a resident of Richmond and be considered “low income” by Statistics Canada. Supporting documentation, including photo ID, CareCards for all family members and bank statements, must be presented upon registration. A complete list of eligibility criteria and required documentation is available online at www.volunteerrichmond.ca, or by calling 604-279-7035. Each person registered with the Christmas Fund will receive a grocery voucher so they can enjoy a special holiday meal. Children 12 years of age and under will receive toys, books, and games – all generously donated by Richmond residents - from the McDonald’s Toy Room. Teens will receive gift certificates to a local shopping centre. As with last year’s program, families will be picking up their toys and grocery vouchers on the same day they register. Parents are thus asked to arrange for child care that day and for a way to transport the gifts home. The 2011 Richmond Christmas Fund registration and distribution dates are: •Friday, December 2, 9 am – 12:30pm •Saturday, December 3, 9 am – 12:30pm •Tuesday, December 6, 2 pm – 6 pm •Thursday, December 8, 9 am – 12:30pm •Friday, December 9, 9 am – 12:30pm •Saturday, December 10, 9 am – 12:30pm •Monday, December 12, 9 am – 12:30pm The Richmond Christmas Fund mobilizes the community’s spirit of giving to make holiday wishes come true for 2,000 low-income Richmond residents each year. Each person registered with the program receives a grocery voucher and nearly 1,000 children under 15 years old also receive toys or gift cards donated to the program. Volunteer Richmond Information Services is a non-profit agency dedicated to enhancing the lives of Richmond residents by bringing people and services together through community information and volunteerism. Visit www.volunteerrichmond.ca or call 604-2797020 for more information.
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Sharing the Spirit of Christmas
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very hard to help,” Terry said. While the focus for the next few weeks will be on the Christmas fund and helping needy local families celebrate the giving season, the generosity of Richmond Auto Mall staff, families and friends continues year round. The auto mall was one
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of the largest donors to the Richmond Food Bank, raising more than $13,000 in cash and a mountain of food items last year, she noted. “They were overwhelmed by our support again this year, at a time when many fundraisers were struggling to match the donations of past years, the (auto mall
association) raised more cash for the food bank than ever before.” The money was raised through auctions, 50/50 draws, staff parties, bake sales, BBQs and a raffle. Individual dealerships also support their own charitable causes, and the association also supports Canuck Place Hospice for Children.
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n Wednesday, Nov. 23, the Richmond Chamber of Commerce recognized the best businesses over the previous year in Richmond, handing out eleven awards at its 34th annual Business Excellence Awards Gala. Lisa Wong, RCC Chair said “This year’s Business Excellence Awards, were truly a celebration of the phenomenal businesses we have, right here, in Richmond community. These businesses are Richmond’s “best of the best”. They are diverse, innovative, entrepreneurial and truly giving companies that contribute to the fabric of our
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Terracotta Warriors Arts Chamber welcomes two Project comes to Richmond new Affinity Partners he Richmond Chambers of Commerce is proud to be a sponsor of the Terracotta Warriors arts project. Produced by the BC Lions Society for Children with Disabilities, this project will be displayed throughout Richmond and Vancouver and all proceeds will go towards funding the Lions Society’s Easter Seal Camps and Houses. Richmond will be filled with beautiful art sculptures celebrating the best of Asian culture. The project will produce its own special map that will allow tourists to follow the map and get their photos taken with the Warriors. What better way to bring tourists to your front door? Businesses can get involved by sponsoring an artist along with the sculpture to be placed in Richmond in 2012. For information on being a sponsor/patron of a Terracotta Warrior please contact Stephen Miller at smiller@lionsbc.ca or visit www.terracottawarriors.
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Auditor General set to transform local governments ichmond Chamber of Commerce welcomed the announcement that the Auditor General for Local Government will be created in British Columbia. Lisa Wong, Chair of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce stated “RCC applauds the BC Government for making this bold move to ensure that our municipalities are accountable and provide services in a competitive and cost effective way”. The BC Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate the Provincial Government for tabling this important legislation. “The legislation of this new
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he Richmond Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the addition of two new Affinity Partners to our Members Benefit Program, Staples Advantage and Ashton Service Group.
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How can I take advantage of member discount programs, including Chamber Group Insurance? By becoming a paid member with the Chamber, you can participate in these programs, including Chamber Group Insurance Plan.
Why offer member discount programs? The Chamber exists to ensure the success of our member businesses and, at the same time, return a dividend on membership investment. We use our resources to find the best products and services available. In some cases, our Member Discount Programs offer members a way to recoup the cost of their original investment in the Chamber.
What products are available through the Chamber? From office supplies to recruitment advertising and shipping services, the Chamber researches products and services and provides enhanced quality
Special Richmond Chamber of Commerce Members Program • Discount Pricing for Members. ■ Volume pricing & discounts for all members based on combined volumes! ■ Special Group prices setup for toners and copy paper for all members ■ Reviews with the Chamber ensuring members save the most on highest-use items. • ECO Programs. Ask about our leading edge ECO Programs
• Online — visit us at www. StaplesAdvantage.ca, order at www.Eway.ca Contact Account Manager Brian Misener at 1-604-251-4343 x17041, toll free: 1-877-251-4343 x17041 or email brian.misener@ staples.com
15 per cent off commercial service calls to Richmond Chamber of Commerce members. This offer not valid with any other discount program or quoted work offered. Plumbing, heating, gas, air conditioning and so much more! Service 24/7 Visit us at www.ashtonservicegroup.com Please contact Anna Antonio at 604-283-2423 to schedule an appointment. For more information on many other benefits and our Affinity Partner Program, visit http://www. richmondchamber.ca/member_ benefits.aspx
Member to Family Challenge announced veryone deserves to share in the magic of the holiday season, but unfortunately, not everyone can. There are those among us who can’t afford a special holiday meal, or don’t have the financial means to put gifts under the tree. That’s where the Richmond Christmas Fund comes in. A program of Volunteer Richmond Information Services, the Richmond Christmas Fund distributes grocery vouchers to
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over 2,000 low-income residents each year, and provides nearly 1,000 children with toys, games, and books. This is all made possible thanks to generous donations from the community.
100 Businesses. $500 Each. The Richmond Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the Richmond Christmas Fund to present the first ever Member to Family Challenge. The goal is
simple: to have 100 businesses each donate $500 to the program.
Donation Instructions Chamber members can make a $500 cash donation to the Richmond Christmas Fund by visiting christmasfund.volunteerrichmond.ca (type “Chamber Challenge” as the dedication message) or by calling 604-279-7020. In addition to receiving a tax receipt, businesses
who donate will have their logo added to a special Member to Family Challenge webpage acknowledging their contribution. Logos can be e-mailed to info@volunteerrichmond.ca. For additional information on the Richmond Christmas Fund, including the many community events being held in support of the program, please visit www.volunteerrichmond.ca or call 604-279-7020.
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Around The Chamber Building Sustainable Communities conference is just around the corner! Check out the Program at a Glance, list of speakers (that’s growing weekly), online registration, and sponsorship package to see how you can be involved in this must-attend event that will feature more than 250 speakers and industry experts! The deadline for early bird registration is Dec. 1. www. freshoutlookfoundation.org/ events/bsc/2012 Canadian Blood Services — Richmond residents are encouraged to book an appointment to give blood Thursday, Dec. 2 at St. Paul’s School Gymnasium located at 8251 St. Alban’s Road. Clinic Hours
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are 12:30 -7 pm. Please visit donateblood.ca or call 1- 888 2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283) to book an appointment to give. Visit www.blood.ca for more information on blood donation. Richmond Art Gallery — Richard Ibghy and Marilou Lemmens, The lights constellating one’s internal sky Opening Thursday, Nov. 17, 7-9pm. Nov. 18 to Jan 15, 2012 visit www.richmondartgallery. org/ibghy-lemmens.php Master Michael Lok of Lok’s Hapkido School would like to invite you to join them for their Grand Re-Opening of their new location on Dec 11, 2011 Sunday. Dinner Banquet. Address: 120 - 5726 Minoru Blvd. Time: 1 pm Lion Dance
(VIP arrives) Hapkido Demonstration: 1:30-3:30 pm: Dinner Reception: 6 pm, $18. Location: Stage One Academy (across the parking lot on Minoru Blvd.) Address: 170-5731 Minoru Blvd, Richmond. For more information call 604-3078683. The Community Arts Council of Richmond announces the date for their annual General Meeting. The Annual General Meeting for 2011 will take place Friday, December 9th at the music division space of the Steveston Arts Connection #160 - 3900 Steveston Hwy, Richmond. This is in Minato Village at #1 Road and Steveston Hwy. For further information contact: cacrinformation@shaw.ca
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Field lacrosse team ďŹ nds its stride
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Richmond’s Brad Hoffman (left) starred for Burnaby Mountain Selects in the recent Charlotte Classic ďŹ eld lacrosse tournament.
Richmond’s under-14 Roadrunners ďŹ eld lacrosse team is showing perseverance early in the 2011-2012 season. After a challenging ďŹ rst ďŹ ve games, the Roadrunners are showing similarities to the B.C. Lions with a remarkable turnaround halfway through the fall session. The team has played 10 games this season, losing the ďŹ rst ďŹ ve games and then winning or tying the following ďŹ ve games. Symbolic of this turnaround were the two most recent outings where the boys beat Coquitlam’s perennial powerhouse Adanacs 7-5, after tying a strong Burnaby squad 4-4 in an exciting comeback effort. The marked difference for the squad
has been the return of some veteran players to the lineup. and some clever coaching by ďŹ rst-year coaches Tyler Nett and Travis Butschler, impressing their coaching mentors Colin McKay and Paul Sahota. The Runners are also an athletic group that has out-hustled their opponents with pure grit and ďŹ tness, while yet another strong component of the team’s successful turnaround has been the steady play of goalie Cameron Overby and the quality defensive play of Mark Setterstrom, Marc Sahota, John Murry and Alex Banno. Field lacrosse also requires a stable and athletic group of runners composed of Kieran McKay, Jacky Lei,
Dylan Miller, Tyler Moxin, Nathan Sekora, Brett Clarke and Cooper Yates. The powerful attack line is rounded out by the effective play of Colin Mason, Nathanael Sparrow and Tyler Gaudet. Due to a relatively small number of players, the coaches have put an emphasis on ďŹ tness and the team is now in stride as the season continues. With continued hard work, the ’Runners hope to be in the mix for a berth to the provincials in Victoria in February. Richmond hosts Delta Footmen on Sunday as part of a double-dip at Minoru Park starting at 5 p.m. The second game has the under-16 Roadrunners entertaining Langley.
Community Worship ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA
UNITED STEVESTON UNITED CHURCH 3720 Broadway Street (at 2nd Ave.) Rev. Rick Taylor
Please join us at 10am Sunday, December 4 for Worship Service and Sunday School 604-277-0508 • www.stevestonunitedchurch.ca A caring and friendly village church
SOUTH ARM UNITED CHURCH 11051 No. 3 Road, Richmond 604-277-4020 sauc@telus.net www.southarmunitedchurch.ca Minister of the Congregation - Rev. Dr. Gary Gaudin Children & Youth Ministry - Rev. Tracy Fairfield Music Ministry - Ron Stevenson Worship Service & Church School - 10:00 am ALL ARE WELCOME!
Broadmoor Baptist Church
St. Alban
an Anglican parish in the heart of Richmond Services at 8:30 and 10:00 am Sunday School 10:00 am The Reverend Margaret Cornish 7260 St. Albans Road, Richmond 604-278-2770 • www.stalbansrichmond.org
A safe place to connect with God and fellow travellers on your spiritual journey 8140 Saunders Road, Richmond, BC 604-277-8012 www.bbchurch.ca
Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. Sonshine Adventures for Kids Interim Pastor - Rev. Bob Bahr
ST. EDWARDS ANGLICAN
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10111 Bird Road, Richmond V6X 1N4 Phone/Fax: 273-1335 • www.stedward.ca Priest-in-charge: Rev. Gord Dominey
Sunday Service: 8:30 &10:30 am Sunday School
Richmond Baptist Church
St. Anne’s - Steveston Anglican Church
6640 Blundell Road, Richmond BC • 604-277-1939 ofďŹ ce@richmondbaptist.com • www.richmondbaptist.com
Love God‌Love People
4071 Francis Road, Richmond, BC
BRIGHOUSE UNITED CHURCH an evangelical congregation
8151 Bennett Road, Richmond, 604-278-7188 www.brighouseunitedchurch.org
Sunday, December 4, 2011, 10:00 am Worship Minister: Rev. Stuart W. Appenheimer, B.A., M.Div. Home of Brighouse Nursery Pre-School and Brighouse United Church Daycare
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Come home to RBC. There are no perfect people here. We’re all in the process, by the grace of God, of becoming all we can be. We’d love to have you walk with us on our journey towards the heart of God.
The Rev. Brian Vickers, Rector • 604-277-9626
Sunday 8:30 a.m. - Contemplative Eucharist 10:00 a.m. Family Eucharist with Church School Sanctuary open for quiet prayer 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. weekdays • www.stannessteveston.ca
Worship Services 9:00am and 11:00am Promise Land (Children’s Church) Children ages 4-12 • Nursery available
FILIPINO CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Teaching Series: SEARCHING FOR GOD
CHRIST-CENTERED CHRISTIAN CHURCH Home of Brighouse Nursery Pre-School and Brighouse United Church Daycare
Richmond United Church
8711 Cambie Rd. (near Garden City Rd.) 604-278-5622 Minister: Rev. Neill McRae
Come for 10am Sunday Worship and Children’s Sunday School and after-service coffee and fellowship. Founded 1888. Richmond’s Oldest Church GILMORE PARK UNITED CHURCH 8060 No. 1 Road (corner of No. 1 & Blundell) 604.277.5377 www.gilmoreparkunited.org Rev. Scott Swanson & Rev. Jennifer Goddard-Sheppard
Worship and Children’s Program Sundays, 10:30 am
Everyone is welcome! Suddenly Separate Wednesdays @ 7 pm
(Filipino Congregation) www.cccc-richmondbc.com COME AND JOIN US IN OUR CELEBRATION OF REDEMPTION! Worship Service 12:20 p.m. Sunday School 2:00 p.m.
Youth, Young Adult and Adult programs beginning Sept. 19 Call the church ofďŹ ce for more information (604 277-1939)
8151 Bennett Road, Richmond tel: 604-271-6491
Fujian Evangelical Church
..where you are always welcome Come and visit us Sunday School-1:00pm • Sunday Worship 2 :00pm Senior Pastor- Abdul Lagayan Tel. 604 520 0660 fcf.richmond.bc@gmail.com www.fcfbc.ca
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PENTECOSTAL ASSEMBLIES OF CANADA RICHMOND PENTECOSTAL CHURCH RPC - A Place To Belong
9300 Westminster Hwy., Phone 604-278-3191 • www.rpchurch.com
MORNING SERVICES — 9:00am & 11:00am DR. C.A. COATS – LEAD PASTOR EVENING SERVICE — 6:00pm Multiple Learning Opportunities ELEVATE (High School/College) — Pastor Joseph Dutko
Sunday Service: 1:30pm-4:00pm Richmond Yacht Club 7471 River Rd., Richmond, BC, 604-277-9157
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Richmond Christian Fellowship Worship Time 10:30am Location MacNeill High School 6611 No. 4 Rd., Richmond Pastor Inpam Moses
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ADVENTIST Richmond Seventh-Day ADVENTIST Church Worship Location and Time: Sat. 9:15 a.m. 8711 Cambie Road, Richmond www.richmondsda.org 778-230-9714
English Services: 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Mandarin Service: 9:00 a.m. Minnanese Service: 10:30 a.m.
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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES OPEN YOUR HEART OPEN YOUR HOME Adults w/ physical & mental disabilities face housing issues even greater than the average person. Thompson Community Services’ mission is to help meet those needs. For more than 20 years, Thompson has met the housing and personal needs of people with a range of disabilities. bcclassified.com Now we’re hoping we can find individuals in the TriCities and Richmond areas, who can help us continue that tradition of services. Our clients have a variety of needs, but most simply need a home where people will care about them.
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POST RN CERTIFICATE in Perioperative Nursing. Online theory, hands-on skills lab, clinical practicum. January / September intakes. ORNAC Approved. GPRC Grande Prairie, Alberta. www.gprc.ab.ca 1-888-539-4772. THE ECONOMY Is Heating Up! Welders Millwrights/Machinists will be in high demand. Be prepared. 16 week pre-employment programs at GPRC. January classes. 1-888999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview THE ONE - The Only - The Only One in Canada! Only authorized Harley-Davidson Technician Program at GPRC’s Fairview Campus. Fairview, Alberta. On-campus residences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview TWO WHEELIN’ EXCITEMENT! Motorcycle Mechanic Program, GPRC Fairview College Campus. Hands-on training - street, off-road, dual sport bikes. Challenge 1st year Apprenticeship exam. 1-888-9997882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. Watercraft in summer, Snowmobiles in Winter. ATV’s in Between! Become an Outdoor Power Equipment Technician. GPRC’s Fairview College Campus. Apprenticeship opportunity. On-campus residences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview
Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work? PLEA Community Services is looking for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite. Training, support and remuneration are provided. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door.
Make it yours. Call 604-708-2628 www.plea.bc.ca
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HOME SERVICE GUIDE 24/7 HEATING & PLUMBING
CONCRETE SERVICE
• Water Heaters • Hot Water Tanks • Plumbing, Drainage, Gas Plumbing • Fireplaces & Conversion to Gas • Furnace, Boiler Repairs & Installation
HIGH EFFICIENCY FURNACE – $2499 installed
• Fertilization (packages available) • Hedge trimming & Pruning • Yard clean-up • Pressure washing • Gutters
Free estimate and free design.
Fully insured. Free Estimates.
CALL WEST:
5 MINUTE EXPRESS PAGING SYSTEM PLUMBING SERVICES AT REASONABLE RATES CALL 604-270-6338
BILL GILLESPIE ** COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL ** KITCHEN & BATHROOM SPECIALIST PLUS TIDDLEY THINGS
604-272-2809 or cell: 604-841-2479 HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES
Free estimates (fully insured)
Call Darryn 604-339-5532
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Richmond based company is looking for a full-time Office Clerk to start immediately. English & Chinese languages required. Must have a valid BC driver’s license. Strong computer skills, office experience and ACCPAC knowledge are assets. Please submit resume by fax to: 604-272-0901 or email: jackie@soojerky.com
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Kids and Adults Needed Call Roya 604-247-3710
•Backhoes •Mini excavator (rubber track) •Bobcats (forks/buckets) •Dump trucks
604-833-2103
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Back in Motion Rehab Inc. seeks a full-time Administrative Assistant for our new Physiotherapy Clinic in Richmond. Afternoons, 11am - 7pm. REQUIRED DUTIES INCLUDE: General reception; greeting visitors, answering and directing phone calls. Using Medical Billing software to book client appointments, invoice visits, collect and process payments. Liaising with insurance agencies and referral sources. Setting up files and updating databases. Reconcile daily billing and deposit reports. Accounts receivable tracking and follow up. Supply ordering. Cleaning exam rooms, washing and folding laundry. Other duties as required by clinicians. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office programs. Strong communication skills and professional phone manner. Team player with excellent organizational skills and the ability to focus and multi-task in a busy environment. Excellent attitude. Minimum 1 year administrative experience.
To apply, please forward resume and cover letter to: hr@backinmotion.com or fax to: 604-575-7746 by December 9. Please state “Richmond Admin Assistant” in the subject line and where you saw this posting in your cover letter. Only successful candidates will be contacted.
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•Backfilling/trenching •Ashphalt/concrete removal •Drainage •Retaining walls •Install concrete driveways/sidewalks
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TRADES, TECHNICAL
JOURNEYMAN/LEAD hand plumber needed for North Van Townhouse & Warehouse site. Also require 3rd and 4th year apprentices. Wages Negotiable depending on experience. ICBA Benefit package included. Apprentices must include copy of ITA Transcripts. email to marian@russellmechanical.ca SKILLED WORKERS Always in Demand. Pre-employment Welder, Millwright/Machinist program. 16 weeks and write first year apprenticeship exam. Be ready for high paying, in demand trades jobs. Starts Jan. 3, 2012. GPRC Grande Prairie Campus. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.
Stair Builder / Parts Craftsman
WE NEED YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM!
Westcoast Moulding & Millwork Surrey, a building product supplier has a Full - Time opportunity for an experienced Stair Builder & Parts Craftsman. Must have previous experience reading Blue Prints and CAD drawings, ability to build straight and curved spiral stair & experience w/ on site measuring and installation of prefabricated stair types. Positive attitude, dedication & willingness to learn rewarded with: • Advancement Opportunities • Excellent Remuneration Package Commensurate w/ Experience • Full Benefits & • THE BEST WORK ENVIRO.
Great Dollar’s Offered for Qualified Candidates. If you have what it takes?
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604-868-7062
SSL ENTERPRISES INC
ALL SHIFTS, F/T & P/T
Please No Calls Between 11:30 - 1:30PM
ONLY $98
Licensed, Insured & Bonded
RENOVATIONS
SANDWICH ARTISTS Riverport Entertainment Park
SUBWAY. Call Sukhvir 778-858-5005
HEATING SYSTEM SERVICE SPECIAL
EXCAVATION
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
No experience necessary. Uniform and training provided. 1 free meal included daily.
• Plumbing Service & Repairs • Boilers & Furnaces • Gas Work
COMMERCIAL ~ RESIDENTIAL
CONSTRUCTION • RENOVATIONS
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
PLUMBING & HEATING
STEVESTON HOME SERVICES
RENOVATIONS
CARPET CLEANING TECHNICIANS Full Time Carpet Cleaning Technician required. Must have valid BC Driver’s Licence with good driving record. Must be fluent in English. No experience required. All training & equipment provided. Starting wage at $15.00 per hour. Fax resume to: 604-873-3496 email: pointthree@telus.net
Andy 604-908-3596
New fence installation • Gates & repair Roofing repairs • Powerwashing • Odd jobs • Renos • Gutters etc. Painting interior & exterior
RJ’S PLUMBING & HOME SERVICE
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HANDYMAN
PLUMBING
HELP WANTED
A+ LAWN & GARDEN
WEST CONCRETE
Licensed, Insured, Bonded • Same Day Service
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We specialize in driveway, sidewalk, patio, foundation and retaining wall, all kinds of concrete jobs. We also do fencing jobs.
604-275-8464 or 778-869-6288
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REVIEW
SALES
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WE NEED YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM!
Westcoast Moulding & Millwork, a building product supplier in Surrey has F/Time opportunities for experienced Sales Reps. Any previous sales experience is okay - we’ll teach you the ropes!! If you’re positive and energetic & looking for a long-term career in a progressive & dynamic company we want you! (Punjabi and / or Hindi also considered asset.) Excellent Remuneration Package Commensurate w/ Experience, Full Benefits & THE BEST WORK ENVIRO.
Great Dollar’s Offered for Qualified Candidates. If you have what it takes? Please e-mail resume to: jobs@westcoastmoulding.com or fax: 604-513-1194
Please Fax resume: 604-513-1194 or E-mail: jobs@westcoastmoulding.com WELDERS WANTED. Journeyman 2nd and 3rd year apprentices with tank manufacturing experience. Automated Tank Manufacturing Inc. Located in Kitscoty, Alberta. 20km West of Lloydminster is looking for 15 individuals that want long term employment and a secure paycheque. Journeyman wages $33. $37.50/hour. Wages for apprentices based on hours and qualifications. Benefits, training programs, full insurance package 100% paid by company, savings plan for retirement, profit sharing bonus. Join a winning team. Call for appointment or send resume to: Joe Bowser 780-846-2231 office, joe@autotanks.ca or Jamie Flicek 780-846-2241 fax; cindy@autotanks.ca
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
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DROWNING IN DEBTS? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1-877-556-3500. GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161. MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877556-3500. NEED CASH FAST? GET A LOAN ANY TIME YOU WANT! Sell or Pawn your Valuables Online Securely, From Home. APPLY ONLINE TODAY: www.PawnUp.com OR CALL TOLL FREE : 1-888-4357870.
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SEMI-RETIRED CARPENTER for repairs or any kind of carpentry, plumbing & electrical. 604 272-1589 kal.scandi@gmail.com
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1ST CALL Plumbing, heating, gas, licensed, insured, bonded. Local, Prompt and Prof. 604-868-7062
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555.
MIN. EXPRESS PAGING SYSTEM Reasonable Rates 604-270-6338
AFFORDABLE MOVING Local & Long Distance
$45/Hr
From 1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
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604-537-4140 SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240
All types of Roofing Over 35 Years in Business “ Call Now for Free Estimate”
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604-588-0833 SALES@PATTARGROUP.COM
WWW.PATTARGROUP.COM
BESTCO ROOFING LTD. Res., Comm. Tar, gravel, torch-on, Sheet Metal, Duroids. Fully Ins. WCB Cov. BBB. All kinds of roofing. New & reroofing. Gill 604-727-4806 or Charlie 604-773-3522
LEGAL SERVICES
JASON’S ROOFING A-1 PAINTING CO. 604.723.8434 Top Quality Painting. Floors & Finishing. Insured, WCB, Written Guarantee. Free Est. 20 Years Exp.
CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET
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A-TECH Services 604-230-3539 Running this ad for 7yrs
PAINT SPECIAL
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3 rooms for $269, 2 coats any colour (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
ELECTRICAL
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GUTTER CLEANING SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE
GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627
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10% OFF when you Mention this ad HARDI RENO SVS. *Plumbing *Tile *Drywall*Paint*More! 778-865-4072 SMALL JOB specialist, all repairs. Carpenty & flooring. Kit. & bthrooms a specialty. Dan 604-761-9717
RUBBISH REMOVAL
RECYCLE-IT! JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses
On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!
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Best House CLEANERS. Trusted & reliable. Filipino owned & operated, licensed Prof. touch. Supplies incl’s. House & Office. Move-In/Move-Out. Free Estimate! Daisy 604-727-2955
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CLEANING SERVICES
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
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HOME REPAIRS
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PERSONAL SERVICES
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PERSONAL SERVICES
www.recycleitcanada.ca BUYING OR SELLING? Use bcclassified.com - Merchandise for Sale 500’s
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OF PET THE WEEK
“SNICKERS” NEEDS A GOOD HOME WITH YOU!
“TIGER”, ID #242371, SF, DSH, 2.5 YEARS Tiger came to the SPCA when her owners moved and couldn’t take her with them. Tiger is a a shy little sweetheart looking for a quiet, patient home. Tiger is quite a snuggler and will happily greet you at the door. Chin scratches are her favourite! She is nervous around other cats, so a home with no cats, or very respectful ones, would be best for this princess. Come and meet Tiger today for her fur-ever home.
TO ADOPT CALL 604-277-3100
SPCA Thriftmart 5400 MINORU BLVD • 604-276-2477
5431 NO. 3 RD. 604-276-2254
PROUD TO SUPPORT THE LOCAL SPCA
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sports
Gordon, Cuevas, Schrieber advance to Skate Canada Challenge
Wessa works for 20th win by Don Fennell
Three athletes from the Connaught Skating Club have qualified to compete at the 2012 Skate Canada Challenge Nov. 30 to Dec. 4 in Regina. Mitchell Gordon continues his rapid ascent up the skating ladder, after finishing first in the Junior Men’s Division at the recent B.C./Yukon Sectional Championships in Kelowna. Teammates Shawn Cuevas (third in the Novice Men’s Division) and Kurtis Schreiber (fourth in the Novice Men’s Division) have also taken the next step in their young careers. Connaught skaters combined for eight top10 finishes and three medals. The results, in each division, follow: Pre-Juvenile Ladies Danica Vangsgaard second, Madge Sheung
fifth, Rachel De Mello 19th, Alisa Katsuno 20th, Megan Kan 22nd, Jadine Ngan 25th, Kathleen Kong 36th. Juvenile Ladies Claudia MakhankoTang seventh, Amanda Feltham ninth, Bianca Duca 10th, Jessica Yuen 11th. Pre-Novice Ladies Emma Carr 11th, Danielle Gordon 12th, Erin Blouin 17th, Chiaki Katsuno 33rd, Amy Li 22nd, Katrina Shein 32nd, Catherine Griffin 57th. Novice Ladies Liz Shein 12th, Sarah Folkestad 17th, Leanne Butler 19th. Novice Men Shawn Cuevas third, Kurtis Schreiber fourth. Junior Ladies Julie Gordon 11th. Junior Men Mitchell Gordon, first.
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RUBBISH REMOVAL
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PUREBRED ENGLISH STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIER PUPS. The ORIGINAL NANNY DOG. Vet checked, microchipped, 1st shots & CKC reg. Please phone 604 839 7604, pls lve msg if no answer. SHIHTZU- Bichon Puppies 7 wks, vet checked, dewormed. Ready to go. $500/each. (604)581-8354
FREE ESTIMATES Joe 604-250-5481
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BOXER PUPPIES ready now. Tails docked, vet checked & dewormed. $850. 604-845-0355 (Chilliwack) CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977
COCKAPOO Puppies ~ 9 wks old, looking for loving/caring home, all shots, $500 neg (604)476-2420 Maple Ridge
KITTENS, Orange tabby, photos available on Facebook - kittens chilliwack. Call (604)703-1077
MALTESE pups, 1 males, 1st shots, vet ✔, dewormed. Family raised. 604-464-5077.
TOY FOX TERRIER PUPPIES Avail. Dec.12/11. Aver. adult 5-10 lbs. Happy. lively, inquisitive, friendly, attach to family, easily trained, litter box train. Enjoy agility, Exc. for children 5+ yrs.,elderly & apt. Family raised w/children. CKC reg., vet ✓, 1st shots, dewormed, tattoo, 6 wks health ins. & puppy kit. INQUIRE KAREN: 250-656-9696. Restoretobalance@telus.net
• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331
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GARAGE SALES
RICHMOND. GARAGE Sale Dec. 3, 9a-12p, 3471 Regent St. Sm. appliances, reno. stuff, etc
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FOR SALE CABIN FROM THE FOUNDATION UP ONLY: Cabin must be moved from its current location at Brooklyn, BC. Please call after 5:00 250-365-6371 or email jbalfour@shaw.ca for details. Open to offers
660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS
MISC. FOR SALE
CAN’T GET UP your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help! No obligation consultation. Comprehensive warranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6591. 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 1866-981-5991
Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley
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APARTMENT/CONDO
NEXT TO RICHMOND CENTRE 6088 Minoru Blvd, 1 bdrm apt. No pet or smoking. $1150/mth. Pls call (604)780-2079.
RICHMOND
REAL ESTATE
1 & 2 Bdrms Available Immediately
WHEATEN TERRIER pups, perfect family dog. $1400. Meet your pet! Call (604)825-3966
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***HANDY MAN CONDOS*** Bank Owned; Fixer Uppers FREE LIST w/ PICTURES! www.HandyManCondos.com 1-800-304-9849 ID # 1048 re/max city realty
Located in central Richmond, close to all amenities & Kwantlen College. Rent includes heat and hot water.Sorry no pets.
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BUILDING SUPPLIES
DO-IT-YOURSELF STEEL BUILDINGS Priced to Clear - Make an Offer! Ask About Free Delivery, most areas! Call for Quick Quote and Free Brochure - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.
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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
FREEZER: Chest freezer, long. $50 works well. (604)270-9714
PUG & BOSTON Terrier cross, 14 weeks. Brindle. Vet ✓ & first shots. $650. Call 604-302-7454.
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Shepherd/Lab X, 5 black, 2 yellow, 5 males, 2 females, $200/each. (604)316-2757
MATTRESSES staring at $99
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CHUG beaut pups (chihuahua/pug), 8 wks, 1 F, 3 M, vet chk, deworm, 1st shot, $575, (778)231-2023.
CKC REG BLOOD HOUND pups, 1 male, 8 fem. Liver & tan, ready to go end of Nov. (604)574-5788
FURNITURE
49.5’’ Call
FUEL
BEST FIREWOOD 32nd Season & 37,000 Cust Deliv. Fully Seas. Maple, Birch, Alder 604-582-7095
BIG BUILDING SALE... “CLEARANCE SALE YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS!” 20X26 $4995. 25X34 $6460. 30X44 $9640. 40X70 $17,945. 47X90 $22,600. One end included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422. www.pioneersteel.ca.
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WE BUY HOMES Damaged House! Older House! Difficulty Selling! Behind on Payments! Need to Sell Now? NO FEES! NO RISK! QUICK CASH! Call us First! 604.657.9422
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Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1-888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca
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#1 AAA Rubbish Removal 21 Years Serving Rmd. Residential & Commercial Clean Courteous Service
Don Fennell photo With 31 points, Jeremy Hamaguchi is one of four Richmond Sockeyes in the top five in individual scoring in the Pacific International Junior Hockey League.
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SUITES, UPPER
RICHMOND West, lrg clean 3 bdrm upper house, 1.5 baths, good area. N/S. Avail Jan 1st. 604-277-1746.
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TOWNHOUSES
RICHMOND QUEENSGATE GARDENS Conveniently Located
Call 604-830-4002 or 604-830-8246 Visit our website: www.aptrentals.net
Professionally Managed by Colliers International Call 604-841-2665
HOMES FOR RENT
RICHMOND, 2 level, 4 bdrm, 2 kitchns, 2 baths, cls to all amenities, $1900/mo. Dec 1st. 604-723-1531. Richmond, #5/Bridgeport. Large 3/bdrm Rancher, 2/bath, newly reno’d. sundeck, skylight, garage. $1800/mo. Now Ken 604-218-6090.
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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.
SPACIOUS 1BR in Riverdale area (#2 and Dover Cres). Concrete bldg, new laminate flooring, paint and kitchen. Includes 1 parking, locker and insuite laundry. Partial water view. Easy access to Vancouver and YVR. Avail immed. $1150.00/mth. nga_@hotmail.com or 604-729-1799 (eve pls msgs ok).
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ANTIQUES/CLASSICS
1989 MERCEDES 420 SEL, Air Cared, 117,000km. Black w/gray lthr. int., pw., ps., a/c, $3900 obo (604)997-4045
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Sports Editor Better known for his play without the puck, Scott Wessa turned into a scorer for at least one game Saturday. The veteran defenceman scored once and assisted on two others to pace the Richmond Sockeyes past the North Vancouver Wolf Pack 5-3 in the Pacific International Junior Hockey League. It was the Sockeyes’ 20th win in their first 21 games this season. Kyzen Loo, Connor Wilson, Clayton Wright and captain Patrick Hunter (a shorthanded effort) also scored for Richmond, which now sports a leaguehigh 40 points (Aldergrove Kodiaks are second-best with 30 points). The Sockeyes have averaged 5.71 goals per game while allowing an average of only 1.05 per game. Not surprisingly, the Sockeyes also boast three of the league’s top five scorers (Justin Rai is second with 37 points, while Rudi Thorsteinson is fourth with 34 and Jeremy Hamaguchi fifth with 31). Its two rookie goaltenders, Jonah Imoo (0.85 goals-against average) and Kootenay Alder (1.38) are one-two among the top goalies in the league. The Sockeyes host the North Delta Devils (8-7-4) Thursday (Dec. 1) at 7:30 p.m. at Minoru Arenas.
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2003 VOLVO V40, S/W, Blue, loaded 155,000 kms. auto. new tires. $6000 firm. Phone 604-538-9257.
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2009 SUZUKI SWIFT PLUS - 5 dr, 39,000k. Good shape. Like new. $8888: Call Don (604)581-3613
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Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Richmond Review · Page 27
> Dream Auction and Luncheon at Executive Airport Plaza Hotel
Around Town Amanda Oye
Dream come true When a community comes together they can achieve great things, as was evident at the 10th annual Dream Auction and Luncheon put on by CHIMO and the congregation of Gilmore Park United Church at the Executive Airport Plaza Hotel last Saturday. More than 250 people came out and enjoyed lunch and bid on over 300 silent auction items, including everything from gift certificates to collectables, and 18 live auction packages. “I think it was a huge success, the turnout was great,” said Rebeca Avendano, the event chair. The proceeds from the event will go towards fighting poverty in Richmond through organizations including CHIMO, the Richmond Food Bank, St. Alban’s Anglican Church and Gilmore Park United Church. “It’s a great example of how organizations come together in Richmond and partner to put this event on and support the community and essentially support women and children affected by poverty,” said Avendano. Besides the auctions, money was raised through the sale of balloons that decorated the room and paper airplanes that gave guests a chance to win a trip for two from Air Canada. Donations to help the Dream Auction’s cause can still be made through Gilmore Park United Church.
Sandy Hosein and Diane Scott.
Keith, Michael and Rowena Kwan.
Volunteers Melissa Roach, Jennifer Lee and Christina Chen.
Jennifer, Rev. Scott, Sarah and Emma Swanson. Stu Noble and Geoff Crampton.
Amanda Oye covers the social scene for The Review. Reach her at amanda.oye@telus.net.
Fran Bates and Elisa White.
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FUTURE SHOP – Correction Notice NEWSPAPER RETRACTION FOR THE FUTURE SHOP NOVEMBER 25 CORPORATE FLYER Please be advised that the 4GB Xbox 360 Kinect Console Bundle (10145669) advertised on page 3 of the 3-Day Sale wrap for the November 25 flyer is limited in quantities. Unfortunately, rainchecks cannot be issued at this time. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers.
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Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Fresh Cut Christmas Trees
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