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Food bank donations still coming in Half of yearly contributions to food bank collected close to Christmas by Christine Lyon Staff Reporter Volunteers at the Richmond Food Bank are busy rolling coins and sorting cans as the organization’s Christmas collection campaign comes to a close. It’s too soon to tally up the donations just yet, but food bank executive director Margaret Hewlett has a good feeling about this year. “It feels like the community is pulling together again. We really are lucky here in Richmond, we have a very supportive community. If they know that somebody needs help, the community tries its best,” Hewlett said. This is the busiest time of the year for the non-profit organization. Hewlett said up to half of the food bank’s yearly donations are collected in the last three weeks of December. Holiday food donations will typically last until early March. Then
the food bank has to tap into its Christmas cash supply, not just to buy food, but to pay rent and other expenses. The food bank serves over 480 households weekly—more than 1,200 people, 35 per cent of them children. Some 6,800 kilograms of food are handed out each week to Richmond residents in need. Christmas is a particularly busy time for distribution. “And it’s a very emotional time of year, not just emotional for people needing help, but even donors,” Hewlett said. “People are coming in and making donations in memory of a loved one and that brings up a lot of tears.” A number of local businesses, organizations and individuals have made sizable contributions this year. “Some of the elementary schools and high schools have made some very significant donations,” Hewlett
said, noting one elementary school that raised over $2,000. The Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans have long been strong supporters of the food bank. “This year they were out of operation for seven months of the year and they still gave us $3,000, which we think is pretty great,” Hewlett said. Meanwhile, the Richmond-Delta branch of the Navy League of Canada collected 500 cans in two weeks. “That’s pretty good for a little core,” said branch president Edward Chong, noting the group consists of 110 boys and girls aged 12 to 18. The sea cadets’ annual food drive is not just an exercise in charity, but also organization. “It’s like micromanagement—they leave a cadet to do one thing,” said Chong. “The cadet who was in charge, he really motivated, pushed these guys to
Christine Lyon photo Volunteers Alan and Sets Yamashita sort incoming donations at the Richmond Food Bank warehouse.
get it done.” The Richmond Youth Soccer Association was another big donor.
Spurred on by a little friendly competition, the teams collected a combined total of 1,316
non-perishable items. The winning Under-12 Dragons Gold 2 team brought in a whopping
891 items—a feat that won the team dinner and 20 Vancouver Giants tickets.
Salvation Army volunteers soldier on to brighten Christmas for many Kettle campaign raises $144,000; overwhelmed by clothing by Benjamin Yong Contributor
FROM LEFT: Salvation Army pastor Major Marie Smith and volunteers Gill Poulton, Alana Leary, Carol Shepherd and Willa Stygall stand by the mountain of clothes donated by the community.
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The Salvation Army Richmond Community Church is over-clothed this Christmas. This year’s clothing drive—along with other charitable efforts such as the iconic red kettles around town raising about $144,000 so far—has been a success. Several long tables were still littered with coats, sweaters and other garments even after two consecutive nights of families taking what they needed to brave the winter weather, said Major Brad Smith, a pastor at the Salvation Army. Smith, who oversees the Richmond branch, said volunteers were busy bag-
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ging up the excess clothing to send to other regions. Willa Stygall, one of many volunteers, said she was “overwhelmed” by the generosity of local businesses and the general public who brought in donations that included blankets and toys all week long. “It’s been a tremendous (outpouring) of different Rotaries, clubs, and schools,” she said. The clothes were given to underprivileged families and individuals who attended a Salvation Army Christmas dinner last week. Santa, bearing presents for the kids, made a couple of surprise visits during the dinners—held last Thursday and Friday. Local high school student volunteers served up turkey with all the trimmings to over 300 people, said Lennie Cristobal, who’s been helping out with the dinners for the last seven years. “We extend our welcome to the community of Richmond. I think the word spreads pretty quickly because we have a weekly luncheon every Thursday so registration gets filled up,” said Cristobal.
Tonight we’re going to have a packed house of 150 again, possibly 160,” he said. Casey Lake, once a high school volunteer who now supervises the other students, has been visiting the Salvation Army Richmond at Christmas since she was seven years old. “I was a little kid, and my dad started picking people up from their house and bringing them here and then driving them home,” said Lake. “I used to come with him. He’s handicapped, so I used to be the person that ran between the car and the door,” she said. Now 18, Lake started helping in the kitchen before graduating to a server. She is now in her fourth year of organizing students and co-ordinating dining room operations. Aside from the event held at the church, there is also a yearly Christmas Day dinner for the 10 rotating residents at the Salvation Army Richmond House Men’s Shelter on Shell Road, the only one of its kind in the Lower Mainland said Cristobal.
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The City of Richmond wishes everyone a safe, happy holiday season and new year! Community news covering December 23, 2010 – January 6, 2011
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General Purposes Committee Tuesday, January 4, 2011 Anderson Room, City Hall 4:00 p.m.
City Hall closed for the holidays December 27, 2010 – January 4, 2010 City Hall will be closed this holiday season for the week between Christmas and New Year’s. City Hall will close Monday, December 27 and will reopen JLuce@richmond.ca Tuesday, January 4 at 8:15 a.m. City services such as parks, recreation, cultural centres and the works yard will continue to operate. As always, most information, forms, bulletins and flyers are available on the City’s website at www.richmond.ca. These include: • Search property information • Council agendas and minutes • Order a tax certificate • Pay parking tickets • Get information on permits and licenses For emergencies such as broken watermains, sewer problems, downed trees on roads, traffic lights out, icy roads, or other problems of this nature, please call our 24 hour Emergency Line at 604-270-8721.
Be a good neighbour Helping others when snow arrives The City is encouraging Richmond residents to
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Richmond Soil and Fibre, and Steveston Harbour Authority.
Snow Angels is a registry, initiated by the City, of local organizations willing to provide a variety of services to elderly or persons in need during major winter storms. Services could include pick up and delivery of medications, groceries or other necessities, delivering a hot meal to house-bound residents, or snow removal.
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If your organization is interested in becoming a Snow Angel, please contact Vanessa Tong, Parks Programs, at 604-244-1250. For more information on these programs, visit the city website at www.richmond.ca/services/rdws/ weather/city.htm.
Holiday recycling Christmas tree and styrofoam Single-family dwelling residents can leave their Christmas tree at the curbside for collection on their garbage and recycling collection day. Please cut and bundle the tree into the 3 feet by 2 feet size limit and remove all tinsel and ornaments. Christmas trees can also be dropped off for recycling at one of the following locations: Garry Point Park (corner of Moncton Street and 7th Avenue) Dates: Saturday, January 8 and Sunday, January 9 Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Donations are greatly appreciated and will go to Richmond Firefighters’ Society’s charities. Recycling Depot 5555 Lynas Lane Days open: Wednesday to Sunday Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 6:15 p.m. (Closed on December 25, 26 and January 1)
For more information on Richmond’s garbage and recycling services, please call 604-276-4010 and press “0” for the attendant or visit www.richmond.ca (Home > City Services > Recycling & Garbage > About Recycling & Garbage > Frequently Asked Questions). Temporary Styrofoam collection There will be a short term collection event at the Recycling Depot for moulded packing Styrofoam from December 29, 2010 to January 9, 2011 (the Depot is closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, December 25, 26 and January 1). The Styrofoam will be reused for insulation or landscaping material. In order to reuse Styrofoam, it must be clean and in good condition, with no tape, paper, paint, or any other foreign objects attached. Styrofoam chips will not be accepted. Please do not put Styrofoam in your blue box as it is not recyclable. For more information, please call 604-276-4010 and press “0” for the attendant or visit www.richmond.ca (Home > City Services > Recycling & Garbage > About Recycling & Garbage > Frequently Asked Questions).
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How much of what you give will end up as garbage? Decrease holiday waste this season During the first couple of weeks following Christmas and the New Year, a largerthan-normal amount of trash ends up in the region’s solid waste transfer stations. Data collected in previous years shows the number of vehicles dropping off garbage usually increases by about 10 per cent after the winter holidays. The best way to reduce our garbage this holiday season is not to create it in the first place. Give something like this: • An experience. Provide dinner, movie gift certificates, hockey game tickets, or local skating rink passes to family and friends. • A gift that lasts. Pass on a family heirloom or start your own tradition. • The gift of time. Offer your services or expertise as a present. Make dinner or plan a special day out. • A group gift. Pool resources with a few people to give a really nice gift. • A gift wrapped with just a pretty, reused ribbon or bright raffia. Avoid the packaging altogether. • When deciding between two gifts, choose the one with the least amount of packaging. Reuse gift bags and tissue or avoid the packaging altogether by reusing pretty ribbon or bright raffia. Give your garbage can a break! Visit www.MetroVancouverRecycles.org for a comprehensive list of things that can be donated, reused or recycled.
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RAPS could use Christmas cheer Cat food, cash donations needed for shelter’s animals by Martin van den Hemel
the picture, however, as health care for animals is also pricey. The animals that are turned over to the society are almost always in poor condition, with skin problems, bad teeth, ear infections. And that means veterinary bills tend to pile up. “It’s rare when a dog comes here in good condition,” she said. Reichert isn’t sure why donations have dropped off this year, but perhaps it’s because of the sluggish economy, she offered. “I don’t think financial donations have been like this in years past. We’re always in need. Year-round we’re in need.” With Christmas just hours away, the society will not adopt out animals as gifts. At least not until after an interested family is thoroughly interviewed and satisfies staff that they will provide a loving, long-term home, she said.
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for a haircut. Leamy and I can just go, whenever and wherever we want to.” Hicks waited two years to get his new friend from BC Guide Dog Services— the time it takes to train a guide or support dog. The full program for a dog costs $37,000. Funds are raised through
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Canada is a largely peaceful society, where it’s all too easy to take for granted what we have. Visitors to less fortunate parts of the world will no doubt recognize this upon their return to Lulu Island, where freedom is abundant and crime has been kept largely in check. What we have is pure fantasy for those in the Third World. During this season of celebration, it seems appropriate to reflect upon what surrounds us, including our family and friends. Christmas may be essentially a Christian festival, but its message of peace and good will continues to spread a positive light all around the world, regardless of religious or ethnic orientation. In multicultural Richmond, this time of year sees all manner of holiday celebrations and the mood is decidedly upbeat if not cheery. This is a season when we traditionally think of the needy—and local residents, thanks to charitable organizations, have opened their hearts once again. But the problems of poverty and the needy in our society will not be dispelled simply by a dose of feelgood Christmas bonhomie. In a time when the bottom-line tunnel vision of many in government and corporate headquarters seems a robust echo of Dickens’ Scrooge (“Are there no prisons? Are there no workhouses?”) we must think all the more of the disadvantaged Tiny Tims and the hardworking Cratchits, scraping out a living somewhere on the line. In Richmond, poverty is a harsh reality for thousands of families year round, yet their plight and the public’s generosity seemingly only come to the fore at Christmas. We herald our values loudly at this time of year, but for them to mean something more than tinselled platitudes, we must uphold the quality of compassion far beyond Christmas, throughout the year ahead.
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hristy Clark could run in a by-election if she wins the BC Liberal leadership vote in February, but she is leaning towards an early general election instead. BC became the first jurisdiction in Canada to establish a four-year schedule for elections in 2001, blocking a majority government’s ability to call surprise elections for political advantage. The new premier would have to change legislation that sets the next election for the second Tuesday in May, 2013. A schedule for elections is in my view the most important democratic reform achieved in Canada in the last decade. Ontario has followed suit. So has the Conservative federal government, although you wouldn’t notice it as the long run of unstable minority rule has prevent-
ed it from taking effect. Clark is the only unelected candidate seeking the BC Liberal leadership, but she suggests that whoever becomes premier should call an election. “I think two and a half years in government as an unelected premier is an awful long time,” Clark said last week. “I think British Columbians might be right to say, by the time 2013 rolls around, hey, you were elected by people who had to pay in order to vote for you. We want to have a chance to vote for you under the basic principles of democracy.” Clark is the education minister-turned-hotline host who served as deputy premier in Premier Gordon Campbell’s first-term cabinet. That was the cabinet that enacted set election days, amid much fanfare about cleaning up BC politics. Campbell is expected to retire as MLA for Vancouver-Point Grey some time after BC Liberal Party members vote for a new leader on Feb. 26. If Clark wins, Campbell would make way for a byelection where Clark could run in a relatively safe seat. Shuswap MLA George Abbott has argued that the BC Liberal government needs two and a half
Would there be some kind of campaign about ideas if a BC election were to be held next year? No. It would almost unavoidably devolve into a referendum on the harmonized sales tax. years to set a new course and regain the trust of voters disillusioned over the introduction of the harmonized sales tax. He and other candidates have called for the date of a province-wide vote on the HST to be moved up to June. Abbotsford West MLA Mike de Jong agrees that the schedule of elections every four years is an important electoral reform. The only change he would support is to shift the scheduled date to the fall, so the annual provincial budget isn’t disrupted every four years by a spring election. The modern-day master of calling snap elections for political gain was Jean Chrétien. He accomplished little in a decade beyond perpetuating his own hold
on power, calling early elections in 1997 and 2000 to prey on weak and divided opposition parties. Clark came of age politically with the Chrétien-era federal Liberals, and has shown the same opportunistic eye as the little guy from Shawinigan. The NDP is leaderless, rudderless and presenting as tempting a target as Stockwell Day in his legendary wetsuit. Would there be some kind of campaign about ideas if a BC election were to be held next year? No. It would almost unavoidably devolve into a referendum on the harmonized sales tax, which is why Clark wants to ditch the tax first. Would Clark, or any of the other contenders for that matter, run on a platform of keeping the HST? They all claim to support the tax, but would they stake their shiny new premiership on it? I very much doubt it. The likely strategy would be to sacrifice the HST, and then the scheduled election law. Two sensible reforms, discarded. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. He may be reached at tfletcher@ blackpress.ca.
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letters It’s a Christmas tree, not a festive tree Editor: Re: “Can religion be removed from the public education system?” Arzeena Hamir, Dec. 18. Arzeena Hamir wrote what has been on my mind for years. What better way to teach acceptance of other religions than in the schools? We have pictures in the paper of people attending parades as other religions celebrate their special day. Unfortunately when Christmas comes along Christians almost have to go “underground” to celebrate. Our trees are called by another name, carols aren’t allowed in schools or by the “elves” at Santa’s station, it has come to the point of discrimination. So please it’s not a festive or winter tree, it’s a Christmas tree. D. M. North Richmond At richmondreview. com: Prime Minister Stephen Harper made two new appointments to the Senate this week. Does Canada still need a Senate?
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Column was rubbish Editor: Re: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Can religion be removed from the public education system?â&#x20AC;? Arzeena Hamir, Dec. 28. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m astonished that The Richmond Review would publish such mean-spirited Christmas rubbish. The Christian traditions that sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s knocking are the very ones that rescued her Ismaili family from the 1970s horror-show of East Africa. By what logic does she now decide that the country that rescued her family is on the wrong track? R.J. Burke Richmond
Merry Christmas all! Editor: Enough already of Happy Holidays! I have had it with holiday cards, holiday parties and holiday concerts. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next? Holiday cake and holiday carols? Why are we so afraid to use the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Câ&#x20AC;? wordâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Christmas? We can call Hanukkah and Diwali by their names and no one is offended and nobody objects. So why canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t we call Christmas, Christmas? Have any of us actually asked those of other religious persuasions if they are offended by Christ-
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Editor: Re: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Public art goes to public vote,â&#x20AC;? Dec. 16. This news story certainly got me jumping out of my seat. Artists have work that they cannot sell. Richmond agrees to pay for the art to be mounted on city land for some period of time. These previously unsellable artworks are now valued up to $800,000 each. Our city council needs to give its collective head a shake. If we have so much spare cash letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work on the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s civil infrastructure or reduce the tax burden. Eric Sykes Steveston
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arts & entertainment Arts & Culture Calendar Artist Trading Card Exhibition: Richmond Art Gallery hosts until Jan. 22. More info: 604247-8300. More Often than Always/Less Often than Never: Richard Art Gallery exhibition that runs until Jan. 22. Info: 604247-8300. Annie: A musical favourite at Gateway Theatre until Dec. 31. Tickets, $27.50 to $43. Call 604-270-1812 or visit gatewaytheatre.com. Red Letters: Play about Chinese immigrant who comes to Canada seeking fortune. In Gateway Theatre’s Studio B on until Jan. 8. Tickets, $20 to $35, at 604-2701812.
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uch of the audience was brought to tears when Red Letters debuted at the Roundhouse Performance Centre in Vancouver last month. The dramatic musical tells the story of Shen (Alvin Tran), an immigrant from China who leaves his wife Mei (Rosie Simon) in 1922 to seek his fortune in Vancouver. Once established, he hopes to bring his wife and baby son over to join him. But Shen’s “Gold Mountain” dreams are quickly shattered by the Canadian government’s Chinese head tax and restrictive immigration laws. “It’s a story not about any particular individual, but people are coming out of it and they’re all saying ‘That is my story, that happened to my family,’” said artistic producer Joyce Lam. “We’re getting an older audience coming in, which is great, and there are people who are actually weeping because it’s hit that chord.” Red Letters, the first original production from Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre, comes to the Gateway Theatre studio stage Dec. 29 to Jan. 8. As a bonus for Richmond’s predominantly Chinese audience, the theatre
company is granting free admission to those holding a copy of a family member’s head tax certificate. “If people take the time to go find (the certificate), that’s another step in trying to embrace the history and tell people about the history,” Lam said. The musical has been in the works for several years. Composer Alan Bau was inspired to write the script after
“In the Chinese culture you don’t talk about the past, you don’t talk about the bad things, so to go back and look at it was a big step.” - Joyce Lam Prime Minister Stephen Harper formally apologized to Chinese-Canadians for one of the most racist policies in Canadian history. Implemented by then-prime minister John A. MacDonald, the head tax was levied on new Chinese immigrants between 1885 and 1923 under the Chinese Immigration Act. It was meant to discourage Chinese people from entering Canada after completion of the Canadian Pacific Railway.
The fee was set at $50 when it was first introduced, but rose to $500 in 1903—a near-impossible amount to afford for most labourers. Countless families were separated because of the policy. The tax was eventually replaced by the Exclusion Act in 1923. In effect until 1947, the act virtually barred immigration from China. Harper’s present-day government did not compensate the descendants of head tax payers, but instead contributed funding for programs and projects that would educate people about the tax and Exclusion Act. Red Letters is partially funded by that grant money. In Scene 1 the audience is introduced to Ping (Alan Wong) as he watches Harper’s apology on TV. It prompts him to re-read old love letters his parents Shen and Mei wrote during their time apart. Ping’s struggle to forgive the Canadian government as he dredges up the past demonstrates the lingering effect of the historical law. “In the Chinese culture you don’t talk about the past, you don’t talk about the bad things, so to go back and look at it was a big step for him,” Lam said. She said many young Chinese-Canadians take their citizenship for granted because they see so many Chinese people in the Lower Mainland and as-
sume it was easy to get here. But that’s not the case, she said. “Everybody integrated from somewhere and every single immigrant has a harsh story to tell.” The production team felt theatre-goers could swallow history more easily in a romantic musical aimed to simultaneously educate and entertain. “It’s not so much about actual historical facts, we just want people to feel the hardship or the emotional strain that people went through,” said Lam. To encourage Vancouver’s Chinese immigrant population to enjoy English-speaking theatre, the company displays “surtitles” transcribed in Cantonese.
Red Letters • A Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre musical at Gateway Theatre Dec. 29 to Jan. 8 • Directed by Andy Maton, music and lyrics by Alan Bau, book by Kathy Leung, original book by Alan Bau • Adults $29.75, students/ seniors $24, Dec. 29 preview $20, available at gatewaytheatre.com or 604-270-1812 • Free admission to those holding a head tax certificate
Foreigner: Popular rock band known for hits like “Cold As Ice” and “Urgent” comes to River Rock Show Theatre Dec. 30 at 8 p.m. Tickets, $69.50 to $79.50, at Ticketmaster. Huey Lewis and the News: Soulful rock ‘n’ roll band headlines a New Year’s Eve party at River Rock Show Theatre on Dec. 31. Tickets, $109.50 to $139.50, at Ticketmaster. Dal Richards: Vancouver music scene stalwart brings his orchestra to River Rock Casino Resort’s Whistler Ballroom for New Year’s Eve on Dec. 31. Evening, which includes dinner, begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $99.50 each or $175 per couple. Tickets at Ticketmaster. Eric Burdon and the Animals: Classic band plays River Rock Show Theatre Jan. 14 at 8 p.m. Tickets, $44.50 to $54.50, at Ticketmaster. Macy Gray: Pop artist with hits like “I Try,” plays River Rock Show Theatre Jan. 22 at 8 p.m. Tickets, $49.50 to $59.50, at Ticketmaster. Send your arts and culture events to news@ richmondreview.com.
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This is usually followed by a martini or when he’s feeling particularly health conscious, a glass of red wine. Won’t Harvey be excited when I show him the book It’s 5 o’clock Somewhere: The Global Guide to Fabulous Cocktails by Colleen Mullaney. With the holidays knocking loudly on our door, it’s time for entertaining,
and that means cool, chi-chi drinks. This cute little book offers a sampling of cocktails particular to Europe, Africa, North America, Asia, Australia, Caribbean and South America. Naturally, I checked to see if my favourite drink from St. Lucia was listed, and indeed it is. The Mudslide contains Kahlua, Absolut Vanilla Vodka, Baileys Irish Cream and whipped cream. Yum! I’ve seen variations of this in Mexico where they add coconut milk and that’s pretty darn delicious too. Some of the drinks I discovered are wild, like the Aussie classic, the Bondi Crush, which contains gin, Pimm’s, ginger, mint leaves and watermelon sorbet. Talk about not your basic bar ingredients. Then there’s the Pisco Sour from Chile, which contains Pisco ABA (a type of Chilean brandy made from
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for garnish. I love the minimalist touch. Author Mullaney gives a bit of background for each place that’s represented by a drink (or is it the other way around?) and a brief suggestion for what to serve
There are full colour pictures for each drink, and quite honestly, it makes me want to turn my watch several hours ahead to African time just so I can have a Moroccan Oasis.
chocolate shavings and raw sugar. Sounds simple, but I bet it could sure pack a punch. Especially for a weeny drinker like me. Being a lover of all things Japanese, I was intrigued by the Saketini. It’s their version of a hip martini that would definitely land me on my keester. It contains Absolut Mandarin vodka, sake and cucumber slices
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pes for the sides, so who knows how hard it is to make Roquefort pinwheels anyway. Naturally there are full colour pictures for each drink, and quite honestly, it makes me want to turn my watch several hours ahead to African time just so I can have a Moroccan Oasis. Another much larger and fabulous cocktail book is Mixshakestir: Cocktails for the Home Bar. This one’s for serious bartenders. So, have fun with your drinks this holiday season but for goodness sake, don’t drink and drive. For other popular reading suggestions check out Richmond Public Library’s Web site at www.yourlibrary.ca/goodbooks/. Shelley Civkin is communications officer with Richmond Public Library. Her column appears weekly in The Richmond Review.
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community Benjamin Yong photo Hamilton Elementary leadership group students surround the pile of food items collected for Richmond Food Bank.
Electricity users in for regular rate jolts Rates to rise 10 per cent each year by Jeff Nagel
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Black Press Expect to see your household’s monthly electricity bill climb $7 in each of the next three years. BC Hydro is now projecting a series of rate increases that will raise a typical monthly residential bill by $21—a nearly 30 per cent jump from $71 to $92—by 2013. The Crown corporation needs to raise $6 billion to upgrade aging power stations, transmission lines and the Vancouver city centre transmission system. “To pay for these much-needed projects, we need to increase rates, while still looking at every way to keep them among the lowest in North America,” BC Hydro president and CEO Dave Cobb said in a statement Dec. 2. The planned hikes mean a typical home will pay about $250 more in 2013 than it did this year. B.C. Public Interest Advocacy Centre executive director Jim Quail said the rate increases are likely to continue indefinitely, with electricity bills doubling about every eight years. “There’s no end in sight,” he said. “A number of their projections are probably optimistic. We think if anything it’s conservative.” The much higher cost of modern power infrastructure compared to the dams built in the 1960s is the main reason.
Hamilton Christmas food drive raises more than expected by Benjamin Yong Contributor The gleaming pile of soup cans, pasta sauce jars and accompanying dried pasta packages nearly eclipsed the group of Alexander Hamilton Elementary students who helped organize the school’s Christmas food drive. Through special inschool events, 420 students—from kindergar ten to Grade 7—raised over 3,000 items for Richmond Food Bank. “This year, the kids wanted to do the food drive in a more concerted way,” said viceprincipal Andrew Ferguson. “We said let’s create events to remind kids to bring in things. A little bit of classroom competition is never a bad thing,” he said. And bring in cans they did, tripling last year’s count of 1,000 non-perishables. Events ranged from fitness programs like a staff-student volleyball game to an in-class movie day complete with popcorn, said Ferguson. The main attraction, however, was a secret event that would be put on by Ferguson and principal Alan Sakai only if over 2,000 cans were raised. The event? Teachers performed a hip hop dance routine for all the students during an assembly last Friday. The students performed a similar show earlier in the week. “I think the kids are really proud of themselves,” said Ferguson.
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SPORTS EDITOR: Don Fennell Phone: 604 247 3732 E-mail: sports@richmondreview.com
Tournament reaches milestone Richmond International Midget Hockey Tournament celebrating its 30th anniversary by Don Fennell Sports Editor In its 30-year history, the Richmond International Midget Hockey Tournament (which begins Boxing Day and continues through Dec. 31) has evolved into one of North America’s bestknown and most-respected invitationals. Now a 58-team event with three divisions (Major, AAA and AA), what began simply as a means to provide local B teams an opportunity to face some new competition has become a sanctum for junior hockey scouts hoping to find the next great prospect. They’ve succeeded, with the likes of current NHLers Brandon Dubinsky (New York Rangers) and Scott Gomez (Montreal Canadiens) first turning heads as members of teams representing Alaska. Richmond’s own Raymond Sawada (a prospect of the Dallas Stars) also played in the tournament with the hometown Blues. Wendy Steadman, co-
chair along with Irene Pacey of the 30th Richmond International Midget Hockey Tournament, is a mainstay. She began volunteering when her sons were playing minor hockey and continues to be just as passionate about the tournament as when she started. “For the hockey community in Richmond this has provided so many benefits, including putting Richmond on the map,” she said. “The commitment of the volunteers has been exceptional, and many continue to volunteer long after their children finish playing. That’s what makes the tournament the success it is. Everyone is committed to making it a great event.” It’s why Steadman carries on. “I love the game, but I also get excited when I hear about kids that have come through our tournament going on to other (bigger) things,” she said. “And I really enjoy meeting the coaches and managers from the various teams.”
Don Fennell photo Richmond Blues hope to snap a lengthy title drought at the Richmond International Midget Hockey Tournament. The Blues haven’t netted a tournament championship since 1996 when the Richmond B1 defeated Abbotsford in the AA/B Division final.
There’s no secret to the success of the top Midget team in B.C. The Richmond Blues are No. 1, two points better than Semiahmoo in the Tier 1 standings, because they typically outwork the opposition. The Blues reeled off a 9-1 win over North Delta on Monday, and go into the annual Richmond International Midget Hockey Tournament expecting to challenge for their third tournament title this season. “We have three hard-working lines that can play effectively at both ends of the ice,” said coach Norm MacAulay. “We don’t really have one go-to player, but we’re like a big puzzle that we’ve made sure we’ve got all the pieces to fit into.” While the Blues are known for their strong work ethic—their third periods are often their best in games—they’re also a talented group. And most of
Richmond Blues A3
Richmond Blues A2
Richmond Blues A1
the players have enjoyed previous playoff success at the provincial level. “I hope this tournament helps us prepare for a big run in the March (provincials) playoffs,” said MacAulay, who appreciates the players’ determination to play even harder when their backs are against the proverbial wall. MacAulay said the Blues are anxious to end the long dry spell during which no Richmond team has won a tournament title since 1996, when the Richmond B1s defeated Abbotsford in the AA/B Division final. Veteran Kootenay Alder anchors a strong goaltending tandem with Chris Clute, which has combined for 21 wins in the Blues’ 37 games so far this season. The defence is also holding its own, despite the loss of Bryan MacAulay who is still suffering concussion-like symptoms.
The Richmond Blues A2 certainly aren’t the biggest team. But what they lack in size, they more than make up for in speed. Going into the Richmond International Midget Hockey Tournament, the Blues sport a 7-2-1 league record and are playing some good hockey—buying into what coach Steve Robinson calls “real team play.” “Our forechecking and skating allows us to play our best hockey,” he said. “Most of the bigger guys tend to play on the A1 team, so we tend to get a bit smaller and younger players. But we have a lot of skill which is something we definitely try to emphasize.” Robinson believes the tournament pool is wide open. He said if Richmond plays up to its potential there’s no reason they can’t chal-
lenge for the top prize. “Only Langley is ranked higher in the B.C. rankings, and they’re not in the tournament,” he noted. “I look at this as a mid-season measure of how we have progressed as a team. To win would be a neat achievement for the kids.”
Richmond in action •Three Richmond Midget A rep teams are participating in the tournament. Their round-robin games begin Dec. 26 at 2 p.m. with the Blues A3 vs. Burnaby on the Forum at the Richmond Ice Centre and the Blues A1 vs. North Delta at 2:15 p.m. at Minoru Arena. The A2 team faces Chilliwack at 2:30 p.m. on the Richmond Ice Centre Coliseum.
Currently second in their flight with a 204-4 record, Richmond Blues A3 are a team built on discipline, speed and puck pressure. Coach Al Wozney relies on third-year players JP Hervieaux, Chad Carney and Karmveer Takhar to lead the way offensively, but it’s really goals by committee for the balanced Blues who are averaging four goals per game. The success of the team’s defensive play depends on how well they play as a fiveperson unit, which is well-supported by a solid goaltending tandem of Chris Rollings and Jesse Ormonde which has combined for a 2.54 goals against average. “We are setting a team goal of competing at the highest possible level in the tournament,” said Wozney.
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Red Hot Selects unbeaten at the break goalkeeper Joscelyn Wallace. Another of Richmond’s close chances was created from a corner, when a header by Do narrowly missed the far post from six yards out just 10 minutes before the whistle blew to end the first half. The North Shore team came close when a header from one of their corners bounced off the post and out of bounds. When the second half resumed, the Selects continued to press and were soon
rewarded. Forward Summer Clarke ran at the North Shore defence and laid a pass off for midfielder Natasha Magnus to finish nicely past the Caps’ goalkeeper for the first goal of the game. Richmond crafted a second goal after Monika Levarsky went on a runsthrough the midfield and passed the ball through for Clarke to blast a shot off the Cap goalie and in. The North Shore team made a game of it with a late goal,
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Don Fennell photo Richmond outscored visiting Port Coquitlam 7-5 in a Masters Division women’s ringette game last weekend.
but the Selects finished strong for the well deserved 2-1 victory. “It has been quite satisfying to have seen the 12 players of the Red Hot Selects compete in each of the games to this point,” said coach Clive Clarke. “They always need to compete, as their opponents are always motivated to measure themselves against the Richmond team.” Clarke said the players have received much praise for their
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was coming off a couple of good results. The Selects started off strong and earned the first scoring chance when a pass from forward Alura Castle found teammate Amrit Berar, who shot just wide from 12 yards out. Richmond’s fine play continued with defenders Ashley Chen, Alyssa Graeme, Brenda Murillo and Justine Do keeping tight form at the back, preventing North Shore forwards from making any trouble for
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Richmond Red Hot Selects have taken on 12 opponents during the first half of the soccer season and beaten them all, to remain firmly entrenched atop the competitive U16 division of the Metro Girls Soccer League. It’s a position they have held since the beginning of the season. The Red Hot Selects’ latest game saw them host the North Shore Caps at the Hugh Boyd turf last Friday. The game promised to be a spirited affair as the North Shore team
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44. AA Airdrie vs. Anchorage North Stars U16AA, 7:45 am Forum
67. AA Burnaby Minor A3 vs. Campbell River Tyees,
22. AAA Arizona vs. Chilliwack Bruins A1, 12 pm Stadium
45. AA Nanaimo A2 vs. California Golden Bears, 8 am Oval
3:15 pm Garage
23. AAA Seattle Jr Admirals vs. Cloverdale Colts A1, 12 pm Garage
46. AAA California Cougars U18 AA vs. Dallas Stars U15AAA,
68. AAA Arapahoe vs. South Delta Storm A1, 3:15 pm Forum
Sunday, Dec. 26
24. MM North Island vs. Alaska Allstars U18AAA, 12 pm Forum
8 am Pond
69. AA Anchorage North Stars U16AA vs.Santa Clara Blackhawks,
1. AAA Semiahmoo A1 vs. Cloverdale A1, 2 pm Igloo
25. AAA Coquitlam A1 vs.Mission AZ Ice U16AAA, 12:15 pm Pond
47. AA Campbell River vs. San Diego Jr. Gulls, 8 am Gardens
3:30 pm Oval
2. AA Richmond A3 vs. Burnaby Minor A3, 2 pm Forum
26. AAA Prince George vs. S. Delta Storm A1, 12:15 pm Gardens
48. AAA Alaska Allstars U16AAA vs. Prince George,
70. AA California Golden Bears vs. Chilliwack A2, 3:30 pm Pond
3. AAA Richmond A1 vs. North Delta, 2:15 pm Stadium
27. AA Nanaimo A1 vs. North Delta Sundevils, 1 pm Oval
9:45 am Stadium
71. AAA Prince George vs. Ridge Meadows A1, 3:30 pm Gardens
4. AAA Chilliwack A1 vs. Ridge Meadows, 2:30 pm Garage
28. AA Campbell River vs. Alaska Wolves U16AA, 2:15 pm Igloo
49. AAA Arapahoe vs. Chilliwack Bruins A1, 10 am Igloo
72. MM Edge Prep vs. Alaska Wolves U16AAA, 5:30 pm Stadium
5. AA Richmond A2 vs. Chilliwack A2, 2:30 pm Coliseum
29. AA Kelowna vs. Anchorage North Stars U16AA, 2:15 pm Coli-
50. MM Kitchener vs. Alaska Allstars U18AAA, 10 am Coliseum
73. MM Thompson Blazers vs. Wenatchee Wild, 5:30 pm Igloo
6. AAA Vancouver A1 vs. Langley A1, 3 pm Pond
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51. MM Okanagan Hockey School vs. North Island Silvertips,
74. AAA Vernon vs. Coquitlam Chiefs A1, 5:30 pm Coliseum
7. AA South Delta A2 vs. Vancouver A2, 3 pm Gardens
30. AAA Semiahmoo A1 vs. Kamloops Lions, 2:30 pm Stadium
10:15 am Garage
75. AAA Tri Cities Jr. Americans vs. Nanaimo Clippers A1,
31. AAA Dallas U15AAA vs. North Vancouver A1, 2:30 pm Garage
52. AA Alaska Wolves U16AA vs. Richmond A3, 10:15 am Forum
5:45 pm Garage
Monday, Dec. 27
32. AA Richmond A2 vs. Nanaimo A2, 2:30 pm Forum
53. AAA North Vancouver A1 vs. Tri City Jr. Americans,
76. AAA Richmond A1 vs. California Cougars U18 AA, 5:45 pm
8. AAA Tri Valley vs. Semiahmoo A1, 7 am Forum
33. AA Penticton vs. San Jose Jr Sharks, 2:45 pm Pond
10:30 am Pond
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9. AA Alaska U16AA vs. Vancouver A2, 7:15 am Pond
34. AAA Alaska Jr Avs U18AA vs. Vernon Vipers, 2:45 pm Gardens
54. MM Edge Prep vs. Mission AZ Ice U18AAA, 10:30 am Gardens
77. MM North Island vs. Vancouver NE Chiefs, 6 pm Oval
10. AAA Delta A1 vs. Alaska U16AAA, 7:15 am Gardens
35. MM Okanagan Hockey School vs. Kitchener, 3:30 pm Oval
55. MM Wenatchee vs. Alaska Wolves U16AAA, 10:30 am Oval
78. MM Alaska Allstars U18AAA vs. Okanagan Hockey School,
11. AAA Ridge Meadows A1 vs. Arapahoe Warriors, 8 am Oval
36. MM Mission AZ Ice U18AAA vs. Thompson, 4:45 pm Igloo
56. AAA Vernon vs. California Wave U18AA, 12:15 pm Stadium
6 pm Pond
12. AA Vancouver Spirit A2 vs. Santa Clara, 9:15 a.m. Igloo
37. AA Santa Clara vs. Airdrie, 4:45 pm Coliseum
57. AAA Seattle Jr Admirals vs. Rocky Mountain, 12:30 pm Igloo
79. AAA California Wave U18AA vs. Mission AZ Ice U16AAA,
13. AAA Langley A1 vs. Alaska Jr Avs U18AA, 9:15 am Coliseum
38. AAA Tri Cities Jr. Americans vs. Richmond A1, 5 pm Stadium
58. AAA Vancouver T-Birds A1 vs. Alaska Jr Avalanache U18 AA,
6 pm Gardens
14. AAA California Cougars U18 AA vs. North Vancouver Storm A1,
39. AA Burnaby Minor A3 vs. San Diego Jr. Gulls, 5 pm Garage
12:30 pm Coliseum
80. AAA Kamloops Lions vs. Rocky Mountain, 8 pm Stadium
9:30 am Stadium
40. MM Wenatchee vs. Edge Prep Mountaineers, 5 pm Forum
59. AAA Mission AZ Ice U16AAA vs. Langley A1, 12:45 pm Garage
81. AAA Cloverdale A1 vs. Mission Stars, 8 pm Igloo
15. AA San Jose Jr Sharks vs. South Delta A2, 9:30 am Garage
41. MM Alaska Allstars U18AAA vs. Vancouver NE, 5:15 pm Pond
60. AA CWG Yukon vs. Richmond A2, 12:45 pm Forum
82. AA Airdrie vs. Vancouver Spirit A2, 8 pm Coliseum
16. MM Alaska Wolves U16AAA vs. Mission AZ Ice U18AAA, 9:30
42. AA Chilliwack A2 vs. CWG Yukon, 5:15 pm Gardens
61. AAA Mission Stars vs. Tri Valley Blue Devils, 1pm Oval
83. AAA North Delta vs. Dallas Stars U15AAA, 8:15 pm Garage
am Forum
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62. AAA Cloverdale A1 vs. Kamloops Lions, 1 pm Pond
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and SKILLS COMPETITION, 7:15 pm Minoru Arena
63. AA Vancouver Spirit A2 vs. Kelowna, 1 pm Gardens
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64. AA Alaska Allstars U16AA vs. South Delta A2, 3 pm Stadium
85. AAA South Delta A1 vs. Team Arizona, 8:30 pm Pond 86. AA Vancouver T-Birds A2 vs. Penticton Vees, 8:30 pm Gardens
Tournament schedule
18. MM Vancouver NE Chiefs vs. Kitchener, 9:45 am Gardens 19. AAA California Wave U18AA vs. Van. T-Birds A1, 10:30 am Oval
Tuesday, Dec. 28
65. AA Vancouver Thunderbirds A2 vs. San Jose, 3 pm Igloo
20. AAA Rocky Mountain vs. Mission Stars, 11:45 am Igloo
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66. AAA Alaska Allstars U16AAA vs. Team Arizona, 3pm Coliseum
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107. MM Thompson Blazers vs. Edge Prep Mountaineers, 1 pm
132. MM 2nd Lucic vs. 3rd Kane, 12:30 pm Gardens
Gardens
133. AAA 3rd Sawada vs. 4th Neely, 2:30 pm Igloo
87. MM Alaska Wolves U16AAA vs. Thompson, 7:30 am Igloo
108. AAA Rocky Mountain RoughRiders vs. Semiahmoo Ravens A1,
134. AAA 3rd Neely vs. 4th Sawada, 2:30 pm Coliseum
88. MM Kitchener Rangers vs. North Island , 7:30 am Coliseum
1 pm Oval
135. AAA 3rd Sakic vs. 4th Yzerman, 2:45 pm Stadium
89. AA Nanaimo Clippers A2 vs. CWG Yukon, 7:45 am Garage
109. MM Mission AZ Ice U18AAA vs. Wenatchee Wild, 2:45 pm
136. AAA 3rd Yzerman vs. 4th Sakic, 2:45 pm Garage
90. AAA Coquitlam A1 vs. California Wave U18AA, 7:45 am Forum
Stadium
137. AAA 5th Sawada vs. 6th Neely, 2:45 pm Forum
91. AAA Mission AZ Ice U16AAA vs. Vancouver T-Birds A1, 8 am
110. MM Vancouver NE Chiefs vs. Okanagan Hockey School, 3
138. AAA 5th Neely vs. 6th Sawada, 3 pm Pond
Pond
pm Igloo
139. AAA 5th Sakic vs. 6th Yzerman, 3 pm Gardens
92. AA Alaska Wolves U16AA vs. Burnaby A3, 8 am Gardens
111. AAA Team Arizona vs. Arapahoe Warriors, 3 pm Coliseum
140. AAA 5th Yzerman vs. 6th Sakic, 5 pm Igloo
93. AA Santa Clara Blackhawks vs. Kelowna Jr Rockets, 9:45 am
112. AAA Alaska Jr Avalanche U18AA vs. Coquitlam Chiefs A1, 3:15
141. AAA 7th Sawada vs. 7th Neely, 5 pm Coliseum
Stadium
pm Garage
142. AAA 7th Sakic vs. 7th Yzerman, 5:15 pm Stadium
94. AAA North Vancouver Storm A1 vs. Nanaimo Clippers A1, 10
113. AAA Nanaimo Clippers A1 vs. Richmond Blues A1, 3:15 pm
143. AA Winner # 121 vs. Winner # 122, 5:15 pm Garage
am Igloo
Forum
144. AA Winner # 123 vs. Winner # 124, 5:15 pm Forum
95. AAA Ridge Meadows Rustlers A1 vs. Alaska Allstars U16AAA,
114. AA Chilliwack Bruins A2 vs. Nanaimo Clippers A2, 3:30 pm
145. AAA Winner # 127 vs. Winner # 125, 5:30 pm Pond
10 am Coliseum
Pond
146. AAA Winner # 128 vs. Winner # 126, 5:30 pm Gardens
96. AA San Jose Jr Sharks vs. Alaska Allstars U16AA, 10:15 am
115. AA San Diego Jr. Gulls vs. Alaska Wolves U16AA, 3:30 pm
147. AA Winner # 117 vs. Winner # 119, 7:30 pm Igloo
Garage
Gardens
148. AA Winner # 118 vs. Winner # 120, 7:30 pm Coliseum
97. AA Richmond Blues A3 vs. Campbell River Tyees, 10:15 am
116. AA Kelowna Jr Rockets vs. Airdrie Lightening, 3:30 pm Oval
149. MM 5th Kane vs. 5th Lucic, 7:45 pm Stadium
Forum
B.C. JUNIOR A GAME: Surrey Eagles vs. Port Alberni Bulldogs, 7
150. MM Winner # 129 vs. Winner # 132, 7:45 pm Garage
pm Minoru Arena
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98. AA Anchorage North Stars U16AA
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152. AA 5th Niedermayer vs. 5th Seabrook, 8 pm Pond
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101. AAA Dallas Stars U15AAA vs. Tri City Jr. Americans, 12:15 pm
119. AA 3rd Courtnall vs. 4th Ferraro, 9:30 am Igloo
FINALS
Stadium
120. AA 3rd Ferraro vs. 4th Courtnall, 9:30 am Coliseum
154. AA GOLD FLIGHT FINAL (Winners Games 143 and 144),
102. AAA Langley Eagles A1 vs. Vernon Vipers, 12:30 pm Igloo
121. AA 1st Niedermayer vs. 2nd Seabrook, 9:45 am Stadium
8:30 am Stadium
103. AA California Golden Bears vs. Richmond Blues A2, 12:30
122. AA 1st Courtnall vs. 2nd Ferraro, 9:45 am Garage
155. AAA BRONZE FINAL (Losers Games 145 and 146), 9:30 am
pm Coliseum
123. AA 1st Seabrook vs. 2nd Niedermayer, 9:45 am Forum
Coliseum
104. AAA Chilliwack Bruins A1 vs. Prince George Cougars, 12:45
124. AA 1st Ferraro vs. 2nd Courtnall, 10 am Pond
156. AA SILVER FLIGHT FINAL (Winners Games 147 and 148),
pm Garage
125. AAA 1st Sakic vs. 2nd Yzerman, 10 am Gardens
9:30 am Igloo
105. AAA Mission Stars vs. Seattle Jr Admirals, 12:45 pm Forum
126. AAA 1st Yzerman vs. 2nd Sakic, 12 pm Igloo
157. MIDGET MAJOR BRONZE FINAL (Losers Games 150 and 151),
106. AAA Kamloops Lions vs. Tri Valley Blue Devils, 1 pm Pond
127. AAA 1st Sawada vs. 2nd Neely, 12 pm Coliseum
9:45 am Forum
128. AAA 1st Neely vs. 2nd Sawada, 12:15 pm Stadium
158. AAA GOLD FINAL (Winners Games 145 and 146), 11:15 am
129. MM 1st Kane vs. 4th Lucic, 12:15 pm Garage
Stadium
(Stadium), Richmond Ice Centre (Igloo, Garage, Pond, Coliseum,
130. MM 1st Lucic vs. 4th Kane, 12:15 pm Forum
159. MAJOR MIDGET GOLD FINAL (Winners Games 150 and 151),
Forum, Gardens), and the Olympic Oval.
131. MM 2nd Kane vs. 3rd Lucic, 12:30 pm Pond
2 pm Stadium
Games are being played on the following rinks: Minoru Arena
153. AA 5th Courtnall vs. 5th Ferraro, 8 pm Gardens
Friday, Dec. 31
ELITE AAA POOL KANE DIVISION Vancouver NE Chiefs Alaska Allstars U18AAA Okanagan Hockey School North Island Silvertips Kitchener Rangers
LUCIC DIVISION Thompson Blazers Alaska Wolves U16AAA Mission AZ Ice U18AAA Wenatchee Wild Edge Prep Mountaineers
MIDGET AAA POOL SAWADA DIVISION Richmond Blues A1 North Delta Sundevils California Cougars U18AA Tri Cities Jr Americans North Vancouver A1 Dallas Stars U15AAA Nanaimo Clippers A1 NEELY DIVISION Vancouver T-Birds A1 Langley Eagles A1 Alaska Jr Avalanche California Wave U18AA Coquitlam Chiefs Vernon Vipers Mission AZ Ice U16AAA
SAKIC DIVISION Chilliwack Bruins A1 Ridge Meadows Rustlers Prince George Cougars Arapahoe Warriors South Delta Storm A1 Alaska Allstars U16AAA Team Arizona YZERMAN DIVISION Semiahmoo Ravens A1 Cloverdale Colts A1 North Kamloops Lions Tri Valley Blue Devils Mission Stars A1 Seattle Jr Admirals Rocky MountainRoughriders
MIDGET AA POOL NIEDERMAYER DIVISION Richmond Blues A2 Chilliwack Bruins A2 CWG Yukon Nanaimo Clippers A2 California Golden Bears COURTNALL DIVISION Richmond Blues A3 Burnaby A3 San Diego Jr Gulls Campbell River Tyees Alaska Wolves U16AA
SEABROOK DIVISION South Delta Storm A2 Vancouver T-Birds A2 Alaska Allstars U16AA Penticton Vees San Jose Jr Sharks FERRARO DIVISION Vancouver Spirit A2 Airdrie Lightning Kelowna Jr Rockets Santa ClaraBlackhawks Anchorage North Stars
Community Worship ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA ST. EDWARDS ANGLICAN St. Anne’s - Steveston Anglican Church 10111 Bird Road, Richmond V6X 1N4 • Phone/Fax: 604-273-1335 Priest-in-charge: Rev. Gord Dominey Dec. 24th - 6pm Family Eucharist Dec. 25th - NO SERVICE Dec. 26th - 8:30am Eucharist (Prayer Book) 10:30am Eucharist (BAS)
All are welcome
TRADITIONAL ANGLICAN WORSHIP
Christmas Service Times
CHRISTMAS SERVICES
Christmas Eve, December 24TH
10.30 p.m. Holy Eucharist with Carols.
Sunday after Christmas Day, 26th December 2010 (Saint Stephen’s Day - Boxing Day) 1.00 p.m. Holy Eucharist and Christmas Devotions.
Visit our website at www.richmondbiblebaptist.com
Broadmoor Baptist Church 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
4:30 pm Family Eucharist, Carols & Story 11 pm Midnight Eucharist
Biblical Christian Faith and Traditional Anglican Worship according to the Book of Common Prayer.
Christmas Day, December 25TH
Information : 604.275.7422.
9:30 am Eucharist
The Right Reverend Robert D. Redmile, Bishop of the Diocese of Richmond
Sunday, December 26TH
THE CHRISTIAN EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF CANADA
Meeting in the Historic Pioneer Chapel No. 3 Road and Steveston Highway 11:00 am Sunday Call (604) 644-5073 for information
The Rev. Brian Vickers, Rector • 604-277-9626 www.stannessteveston.ca
at St. Anne’s 2010
Christmas Eve, Friday, 24th December 2010
Bible Baptist Church
4071 Francis Road, Richmond, BC
SAINT SAVIOUR’S PARISH 9280 Number 2 Road, Richmond
BAPTIST
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service - 6:30 p.m. Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. Sonshine Adventures for Kids Interim Pastor - Rev. Bob Bahr
LUTHERAN
OUR SAVIOUR LUTHERAN OU 6340 No. 4 Road, 604-270-0085 Pastor Tim Le Drew
9:30 am Eucharist & Carols
SUNDAY 10:00 Worship with Holy Communion 10 www.oursaviour.ca
BAPTIST 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
Richmond Baptist Church Love God…Love People 6640 Blundell Road, Richmond BC • 604-277-1939 office@richmondbaptist.com www.richmondbaptist.com
REFORMED CHURCH (RCA)
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.
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
CHRISTMAS ADVENT NOVEMBER 28 TO DECEMBER 24 Join us as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Sunday Worship Service: 10:30am Relevant, biblical preaching that touches the heart. Uplifting worship Promise Land: 10:30am Come and enjoy our children’s program for children ages 4-12 Youth, Young Adults, Adult Growth Groups, Ignite & Sparks Childrens Club meeting throughout the week at various times and locations. Call the church office for information about these and any of our other programs.
Fujian Evangelical Church welcomes you to Sunday Worship Services • • •
English Services: 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Mandarin Service: 9:00 a.m. Minnanese Service: 10:30 a.m. 12200 Blundell Road, Richmond, B.C., V6W 1B3 Phone 604-273-2757 • www.fujianevangelical.org
Friday, December 24, 2010
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INFORMATION
Lawyer Referral Service matches people with legal concerns to a lawyer in their area. Participating lawyers offer a 30 minute consultation for $25 plus tax. Regular fees follow once both parties agree to proceed with services. 604-6873221 (Lower Mainland) or 1.800.663.1919 (Outside LM).
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In Memory of MICHAEL DISTON June 17, 1984 - Dec. 26, 2009
Always loved and never forgotten.
PERSONALS
DATING SERVICE. LongTerm/Short-Term Relationships, FREE CALLS. 1-877-297-9883. Exchange voice messages, voice mailboxes. 1-888-534-6984. Live adult casual conversations-1on1, 1-866-311-9640, Meet on chatlines. Local Single Ladies. 1-877804-5381. (18+). FREE TO TRY. LOVE * MONEY * LIFE. #1 Psychics! 1-877-478-4410 $3.19 min. 18+ 1-900-783-3800 NOW HIRING.
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LOST AND FOUND
FOUND: Prescription Sunglasses at bus stop on Steveston Hwy. Call 778-708-1461.
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JO-JO
Although you cannot be here with me, we are truly not apart, Until the final breath I take, You will be living in my heart. Merry Christmas my Love. Forever Yours, Anna
TRAVEL
SUNNY WINTER Specials. At Florida’s Best Beach-New Smyrna Beach. Stay a week or longer. Plan a beach wedding or family reunion. www.NSBFLA.com or 1-800-541-9621.
PERSONAL SERVICES
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS PERMANENT PART-TIME RECEPTIONIST Local mechanical contractor looking for a permanent part-time receptionist, 4 hours a day Monday to Friday with coverage for sick days and holidays as needed. Must be able to handle an 8 line phone system with efficiency and charm as this is a front line position. Able to use most basic computer programs, file and do basic office chores. We have a great office environment and are looking for the right person to join and grow with us. Wage $15-$16 depending on experience plus benefits. Please fax resumes to 604-273-1460 or email to: admin@ashtonservicegroup.com with a handwritten cover letter.
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SALES
RETAIL SALES Premier Dead Sea is seeking 4 energetic Retail Sales Reps. for skin care carts in Oakridge Mall, $12.50/hr drwvancouver@gmail.com RETAIL SALES Premier Dead Sea is seeking 4 energetic Retail Sales Reps. selling skin care in our cart located at Richmond. $12.50/hr. Please mail to: drwrichmond@hotmail.com
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TRADES, TECHNICAL
ELECTRICIAN
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
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HEALTH PRODUCTS
ATTENTION DIABETICS with Medicare. Get a FREE Talking Meter and diabetic supplies at NO COST, plus FREE home delivery! Best of all, this meter eliminates painful finger pricking! Call 888449-1321
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EDUCATION/TUTORING
AIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified - Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783 APARTMENT / CONDOMINIUM MANAGERS (CRM) home study course. Many jobs registered with us across Canada! Thousands of grads working! Government certified. 30 years of success! www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-665-8339, 604-681-5456. MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is rated #2 for at-home jobs. Train from home with the only industry approved school in Canada. Contact CanScribe today! 1-800-466-1535. www.canscribe.com. info@canscribe.com.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
Federally Regulated – Audited Annually • RRSP, RIFF, RESP, LIRA, etc. Eligible • Backed by the hard asset of Real Estate To find out more contact: Jarome Lochkrin 778-388-9820 or email jarome@dominiongrand.com
TRY A bcclassified.com CLASSIFIED AD.
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OBITUARIES
TURCOTTE, Alice (Hall) Alice (Hall) Turcotte, 86, a resident of Clinton Twp., and previously of Richmond, MI, passed away on Tues.Dec 14, 2010. She was a resident of the Church of Christ Nursing Home, Clinton Twp. Alice was born June 28, 1924 in Howell, MI to Benjamin Anthony and Ellen May Rhoades. The family moved to Yale, MI where she attended school.. She married Ed Hall of Memphis, MI in 1943 and eventually they moved to Richmond. They lived in Richmond until Ed’s death in 1979. Alice was a long term employee of Ray Weeks & Sons Meatpacking, Richmond until her retirement. Alice is survived by her husband of 23 years, Arthur Turcotte of Clinton Twp.;’ a daughter, Joyce Komraus (Charles) of New Mexico; 3 stepdaughters; Diane Swider (John), Clinton Twp.; Lorraine Zebrowski (Stephen), Armada, MI, and Linda Turcotte of Naples, FL. There are step grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Alice is also survived by 2 sisters Dorothy Meyers (Jim) of Auburn, MI; Barbara Hughes (Joe), Eastanollee, GA and a brother Jim Rhoades (Ruth), Toccoa, GA. She is also survived by a sister-in-law and friend; Betty Rhoades of Cocoa Beach, FL. Alice is predeceased by her husband, Ed Hall, and two brothers, Frank and Harold, both of GA. Cremation service was conducted on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2010. Burial will be at the Memphis Cemetery at a later date. She will be greatly missed.
Preference will be given to those with previous experience in a food processing plant. Must have excellent electrical trouble shooting and repair skills. Experience working in a fast paced and cold working environment.
We Offer Industry Competitive Wages & Benefits With Steady Full-Time Work.
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DISPATCHER
(F/T, Experienced P & D) Busy Surrey based Transport Company. Must possess strong communication and customer service skills with an exceptional memory. Knowledge of Lower Mainland a plus. • Signing Bonus • Salary Nego. • Training & Benefits Please e-mail: kgillies@ rdiamondgroup.com
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EDUCATION INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL Locations in Alberta & BC. Hands on real world training. Full sized equipment. Job placement assistance. Funding Available. www.iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853
Optician Training Start January 17, 2011 BC College Of Optics 604-581-0101
Fax resume 604.533.0896 or e-mail: careers@ donaldsfinefoods.com ENSIGN ENERGY SERVICE INC. is looking for experienced Drilling Rig, & Coring personnel for all position levels. Drillers, Coring Drillers $35. - $40.20.; Derrickhands $34., Motorhands $28.50; Floorhands, Core Hands, Helpers $24. $26.40. Plus incentives for winter coring! Telephone 1-888-ENSIGN-0 (1-888-367-4460). Fax 780-9556160. Email: hr@ensignenergy.com
www.bccollegeofoptics.ca
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PERSONAL SERVICES
HELP WANTED
FLAGGERS NEEDED If not certified, training available for a fee. Call 604-575-3944 MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees Needed! Drs & Hospitals need Medical Office & Medical Admin staff! No Experience? Need Training? Local Career Training & Job Placement also Available! 1-888-778-0459
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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH
Take control of your health. Overweight? Feeling run down? Have you tried everything else? Safe, Nutritious & customized programs for weight loss. Call 604-271-8805 for a free catalogue. Your Independent Herbalife Distributor, Mike Law.
CHRISTMAS CORNER
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CHRISTMAS CORNER
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CONCRETE & PLACING
PLACING & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 30 Years Exp. Free Estimates.
Call: Rick (604) 202-5184
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PLUMBING
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356
RUBBISH REMOVAL
257
604-777-5046
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LEGAL SERVICES
#1 IN PARDONS Remove Your Criminal Record! Get started TODAY for ONLY $49.95/mo. Limited Time Offer. FASTEST, GUARANTEED Pardon In Canada. FREE consultation: 1-866-416-6772 www.ExpressPardons.com Dial-A-Law offers general information on a variety of topics on law in BC. 604-687-4680 (Lower Mainland) or 1.800.565.5297 (Outside LM); www.dialalaw.org (audio available).
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CLEANING SERVICES
ARS BUILDING MAINTENANCE
• Janitorial Service Bi-Weekly or Monthly • Floors • Sealer • Waxing • General Maintenance • Gutters • Pressure Washing *100% Satisfaction Guaranteed *Insured *Bonded *WCB *10yrs.
604-833-1462
#1 AAA Rubbish Removal MIN. EXPRESS PAGING SYSTEM Reasonable Rates 604-270-6338
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ELECTRICAL
#1167 LIC’D, BONDED. BBB Lge & small jobs. Expert trouble shooter, WCB. Low rates 24/7 604-617-1774
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353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS #1 Roofing Company in BC
HOME IMPROVEMENTS All types of Roofing Call now & we pay 1/2 the HST
COMPLETE HOME RENOVATIONS
SALES@PATTARGROUP.COM
Interior / Exterior repairs, kitchens, bathrooms, suites upgraded. Carpentry, plumbing, electrical & tiling.
All work guaranteed!
Over 35 Years in Business
MOVING & STORAGE
AFFORDABLE MOVING
$45/Hr
From 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10 Ton Trucks Insured ~ Licenced ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
604-537-4140 SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240
329 PAINTING & DECORATING A-TECH Services 604-230-3539
PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $269, 2 coats (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring, Carpet Cleaning & Maid Services www.paintspecial.com
PLUMBING
10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005 1ST CALL Plumbing, heating, gas, licensed, insured, bonded. Local, Prompt and Prof. 604-868-7062
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TREE SERVICES
JASON’S ROOFING All kinds of re-roofing & repairs. Free est. Reasonable rates. (604)961-7505, 278-0375
604-209-8265 NEW & REPAIR. Bath & KItch, flrs, tiles, moulding, dry-wall, painting, plumbing, wiring. Job guaranteed. WCB ins. Patrick 778-863-7100.
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FREE ESTIMATES Joe 604-250-5481
373A TELEPHONE SERVICES
ADDITIONS, Renovations & New Construction. Concrete Forming & Framing Specialist. 604.218.3064
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21 Years Serving Rmd. Residential & Commercial Clean Courteous Service
DRYWALL
DRYWALL REPAIRS, CEILING TEXTURE SPRAYING. Small Job Specialist. Mike at (604)341-2681
Local & Long Distance
Licensed Heavy Equipment Mechanical Supervisor Medium sized contracting Co. located in the Vancouver BC region is searching for a mechanical supervisor to manage its field and shop repairs. We require a licensed heavy equip. mechanic with a proven ability to lead a mechanical department in a multiple site operation. The ability to diagnosis, troubleshoot and repair integrated hydraulic systems and diesel equipment is a must. Specialized training and certification in hydraulics and familiarity with mining and exploration drilling equipment is considered an asset. Also, some overnight travel to field projects. Please forward your resume in confidence to: explore.mining@gmail.com
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*Historical performance does not guarantee future returns.
Donald’s Fine Foods is a progressive and growing specialty meat processing and distribution company in Langley. We have an opening for a Certified Industrial Electrician.
CHRISTMAS CORNER
* 12% ROI – Paid Monthly
108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 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 or email fish@mondaytourism.com
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BEAUTIFUL Oregon Noble Fir Christmas Wreaths & Centerpieces. Free shipping in the continental US! Our online gift shop also features Denali throw blankets and a huge array of fantastic gift items! www.flyingcloudgifts.com or call 888-448-8825
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RUBBISH REMOVAL
RECYCLE-IT! #1 EARTH FRIENDLY JUNK REMOVAL
604.587.5865
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HELP WANTED
Get your trees or tree removal done NOW while they’re dormant
✓ Tree & Stump Removal ✓ Certified Arborists ✓ 20 yrs exp. 60’ bucket truck ✓ Crown reduction ✓ Spiral pruning ✓ Fully insured. Best Rates
604-787-5915, 604-291-7778 Info: www.treeworksonline.ca
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Kids and Adults Needed Papers are delivered to your door. No need to insert flyers either! Deliver 2x week, Thursdays and Saturdays, right in your neighbourhood. Call our circulation department for information.
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HOME SERVICE GUIDE 24/7 HEATING & PLUMBING • Water Heaters • Hot Water Tanks • Plumbing, Drainage, Gas Plumbing • Fireplaces & Conversion to Gas • Furnace, Boiler Repairs & Installation
A+ LAWN & GARDEN • Fertilization (packages available) • Hedge trimming & Pruning • Yard clean-up • Pressure washing • Gutters Fully insured. Free Estimates.
Licensed, Insured, Bonded • Same Day Service
Andy 604-908-3596
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New fence installation • Gates & repair Roofing repairs • Powerwashing • Odd jobs • Renos • Gutters etc. Painting interior & exterior
Call Darryn 604-339-5532 PLUMBING & HEATING
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WEST CONCRETE
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RENOVATIONS
M.S. MAINTENANCE & RENOVATIONS
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604.727. 5462
Local Plumbers
We specialize in driveway, sidewalk, patio, foundation and retaining wall, all kinds of concrete jobs. We also do fencing jobs.
RENOVATIONS
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• Plumbing Service & Repairs • Boilers & Furnaces • Gas Work HEATING SYSTEM SERVICE SPECIAL Only $8500. Mention this ad. Licensed, Insured & Bonded
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PETS
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PROUD TO SUPPORT THE LOCAL SPCA
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This beautiful lady has had a rough turn of events after her owners of 10 years moved and couldn’t take her with them. Gismo would love to go to a quiet home where she can relax & take it easy with someone that loves to pet her! A nice face/ neck rub is her favourite. Young children would be a little too much fun for this mature lady to handle. If you think you can help fill Gismo’s life with love and relaxation then please come see her today!
Located in central Richmond, close to all amenities & Kwantlen College. Rent includes heat and hot water.Sorry no pets.
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“Gismo” ID #218129 SF, Senior, DSH, British Shorthair Cross
1 & 2 Bdrms Available Immediately
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> Christmas Bingo at St. Paul Church
Lucky charms and bingo daubers fill St. Paul School gym
Around Town Amanda Oye
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othing quite says Christmas like trees decorated with fancy ornaments, a turkey dinner, bright lights and bingo.
While the last one may not be a conventional Christmas tradition, over 150 people played at St. Paul Parish’s 48th annual Christmas Bingo night last Thursday, many of whom are regulars. “It’s a good night out… It’s fun and you meet new people,” said organizer Grace Cruz. They host bingo
night every Thursday in the gym of St. Paul School, but Christmas Bingo was special because they offered a turkey dinner, the gym was decorated and there were door prizes donated by various companies. Musicians played Christmas music as people came in and set up their lucky charms and markers, and Santa even came by to hand out candy canes and chocolates. There was not quite as many people playing this year compared to last, but Cruz still considers the evening to be a success. “Even if the numbers were down everyone still enjoyed the night.” Bingo is on Christmas break now but will resume every Thursday in January.
James Gochngbok, Armando Guanzon, Mary Wozney, Yvette Dee, Grace Cruz and Christine Ong are all parent volunteers except for Guanzon who is the bingo caller.
Gwen MacLean and Shirley Best are not superstitious so they don’t have good luck charms unlike a lot of their fellow bingo players.
Amanda Oye covers the social scene for The Richmond Review. Reach her at amanda. oye@telus.net.
Bev Pearce, Julie De Boer, Brandi De Boer and Chris Upfold are regulars at St. Paul Parish Bingo. Their table was scattered with lucky charms including an elephant and cat.
Leo and Margret Carrier were both volunteers when bingo first began at St. Paul Parish 48 years ago. Margret still volunteers in the kitchen while Leo plays.
Christine Lardizabal, Sally Laurilla, Maritza Ona and Ligaya Harcourt are parent volunteers from St. Paul School who sold bingo boards early in the evening.
Marcel and Millie Materi have a gold bingo pin that they won and now use for good luck.
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