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Doomsday prophesy rejected World told earthquake will strike; but not everyone buys prediction by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Saturday isn’t the end of the world, according to Richmond’s famed fortune teller Sherman Tai. A campaign funded by a fundamentalist Christian radio network has been declaring Saturday—today—as Judgment Day, or the end of the world as we know it. At 6 p.m. a cataclysmic earthquake is supposed to trigger end times, but Tai, who has honed his fortune-telling craft for 40 years, doesn’t buy it. “Forget about the religions, I personally think we’ll have a ﬁnal judgment, but not now. Not in the near future,” he said. Earth has experienced plenty of recent natural disasters, said Tai, including earthquakes, ﬂoods and hurricanes, but he doesn’t see the events as the dawn of the apocalypse. In fact, there’s nothing in the stars to suggest the day will come in the next 10 years, said Tai. See Page 3 Martin van den Hemel photo W.D. Ferris Elementary students Amy Shao, Ada Chang, Christine Liang, Stephen Mok and Jacob Ong, along with teacher Kevin Lyseng, demonstrate green efforts that won the school the 2011 EcoVoyageurs Jr. award.

School tickled pink for being green by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter

Vyacheslav Bondaruk photo (via Flickr) An evangelical broadcaster says Saturday is doomsday.

W.D. Ferris Elementary teacher Kevin Lyseng is still searching for that elusive three-peat, but a pair of back-to-back titles earned by his students for their environmentalism is nothing to sneeze at. This week, the central Richmond school added to its impressive resume by capturing the 2011 EcoVoyageurs Jr. award, a

distinction it also earned last year, one of just 10 schools nationally to be selected. While the Grade 5/6 teacher and school environmental leader introduced the use of eco-friendly non-toxic reﬁllable markers for its dry-erase whiteboards in an effort to reduce waste by about 300 pounds a year, the $2,000 perk for his class and school that came with the EcoVoyageurs Jr. award is also welcomed. Over the years, Ferris has won more

than its fair share of environmental awards. From the purchase of benches and trees, to the creation of a courtyard garden, students are learning that being friendly to Mother Nature sometimes comes with added bonuses. Principal Rick Gibbs said students from Lyseng’s class audited what was going in the school’s garbage to see what could be recycled. Students were able to cut their garbage to just 30 kg/day from 85.

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Make your point Richmond updates its Official Community Plan and wants to hear from you. The City wants to know what you think your community should look like in the future.

The proposed 2041 OCP Update Concept contains a vision, goals and objectives based on a vision of a more sustainable city that is more healthy, welcoming, diverse, safe, connected and adaptable with a thriving downtown core, distinct and connected neighbourhoods, protected agricultural lands, a healthy eco-system and prosperous businesses.

Come out during this third round of public consultation, taking place May and June, to see the latest of the City’s update to its current Official Community Plan, the “2041 OCP Update.” At this point a proposed 2041 OCP Update Concept is being presented. It is based on work completed over the past year and a half, as well as feedback the public has given in the last two rounds of public consultation. The two previous rounds of public open houses took place in November 2009 and October 2010. Your input from these sessions was important and was considered in developing the Concept.

The purpose of the 2041 OCP Update Concept is to present the draft vision, goals and objectives upon which the 2041 OCP Update can be prepared. The focus of the Open Houses will be to show the public and to obtain public comments on: • the 2041 OCP Update Concept • results of the second round of public feedback from the October 2010 OCP public consultation process about more planning for the densification of the eight shopping malls outside the City Centre and about possible coach houses and granny flats in certain neighbourhoods (Richmond Gardens, Edgemere, and Burkeville)

Coach houses and granny flat options Separate community consultations will be held in June 2011 in the Richmond Gardens, Edgemere, and Burkeville neighbourhoods to see if residents in these three areas want to consider coach houses and granny flat options. If you are a resident in one of these areas, you will be getting an information package in the mail.

Ways you can make your point about the 2041 OCP Concept • participate in the online discussion forum at www.letsTALKrichmond.ca • attend one of the eight public open houses • complete a comment form about the proposed OCP Concept which will be available at the open houses or at www.letsTALKrichmond.ca

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Church groups appeased

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City agrees with keeping status quo on assembly lands by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter In front of a standing-room only crowd of local church representatives, puzzled councillors questioned Tuesday the rationale behind a staff recommendation to change the city’s existing land use policy on public assembly lands. The proposal has raised the ire of religious leaders who feared one early option that might have forced them to fund, build and operate social housing units on any property they planned to develop. Coun. Greg Halsey-Brandt asked staff about the origins of the proposal, and wondered why churches shouldn’t simply be treated like regular land owners should they wish to redevelop their lands. “There’s no big unknown out there,” he said, adding that developers wanting to rezone their properties already have a clear sense of what the city usually seeks as a concession. After hearing from church leaders, the committee voted unanimously to recommend to council that the existing land use policy remain unchanged. Committee chair Coun. Bill McNulty said the existing policy refers to a requirement that there be a community benefit whenever public assembly lands are rezoned. But staff had difficulty explaining the definition of community benefit, and each councillor had a different interpretation as well. The issue will now go forward to council, but McNulty said all indications are that the status-quo option will be selected. And that means religious groups who own local real

estate will be dealt with in the same fashion as other property owners. Asked if this review was a useful exercise considering the lack of a change, McNulty said reviewing existing policy is always beneficial. Some councillors expressed confusion at the content of the report. In fact, it so confused Coun. Ken Johnston that he decided to participate in the planning committee meeting which he doesn’t sit on, noting he hasn’t at-

“We want to be treated as any other landowner.” - Ian Robertson tended one in many years. Ian Robertson, treasurer for the Anglican Church of Canada, diocese of New Westminster, said there’s no indication that religious groups are planning a mass exodus from Richmond. He said that in most cases, land currently owned by religious groups was originally zoned residential and purchased decades ago, long before the public assembly designation came into effect. “We want to be treated as any other landowner,” he said. The issue first surfaced nearly two years ago, when the Richmond Gospel Society tried to sell a parcel of prime real estate near Garden City and Blundell roads. It found an interested buyer, but the deal fell apart when it was unclear what the new owner could do with the land. “Our concern is if all churches did that, we would have no public assembly lands,” city spokesperson Ted Townsend said earlier this year.

Richmond MP Alice Wong is sworn in as Minister of State for Seniors Wednesday at Rideau Hall in Ottawa. Wong, 62, jumps into the junior cabinet role after serving her ﬁrst term as a Parliamentary Secretary.

Canada Post picks Sea Island for new mail plant Facility for 1,200 jobs will cost hundreds of millions of dollars by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter Canada Post is planning to construct a 700,000-square-foot mail processing plant next to the Vancouver International Airport, which will cost hundreds of millions of dollars and will bring 1,200 jobs to Sea Island. By comparison, the Richmond Olympic Oval is 512,000-square-feet and cost $178 million. On Thursday, Canada Post announced it has decided to close its Downtown Vancouver mail processing plant on West Georgia street, opting to move closer to the airport which will enable it to move mail more quickly and service customers better. The decision to move to Vancouver International came after careful analysis of the options, said Canada Post spokesperson Anick Losier.

The new plant is part of Canada Post’s $2-billion investment in new infrastructure in Canada, she said. Just last year, Canada Post opened a much-smaller 235,000-square-foot $100-million plant next to Winnipeg’s international airport, which was also relocated from that city’s downtown area. Canada Post is still trying to negotiate a long-term lease at YVR, and has issued a request for proposals to choose the facility’s designer and builder. The selection process is expected to be completed this fall, with a view toward opening the new plant in 2014, Losier said. “Vancouver’s mail operations are the third largest in our network (after Montreal and Toronto). To maintain a strong and viable delivery offering and grow the business with domestic and international customers, we need to invest for

‘ I think they’ve gone way out on a limb’ From Page 1

Throughout history, many prognosticators have predicted end times. The man behind the current forecast is Harold Camping, the 89-year-old co-founder of Family Radio, a California-based network. Camping has sponsored an end-ofthe-world caravan and plastered cities around the world with billboards, signs and bumper stickers warning of the date. On Thursday, the network placed full-page colour ads in Vancouver

daily newspapers suggesting the Bible “guarantees” Judgment Day will happen Saturday, and urged people to visit its website. There, it suggests a devastating earthquake will happen in the supper hour around the world in each time zone. “The remains of all believers who have ever lived will be instantly transformed into gloriﬁed spiritual bodies to be forever with God. On the other hand the bodies of all unsaved people will be thrown out upon the

ground to be shamed,” reads the Family Radio website. Those who survive the earthquake will “exist in a world of horror and chaos beyond description” until Oct. 21, when the earth will be completely destroyed, along with its surviving inhabitants. Camping says his prediction is the culmination of ﬁve decades of “intensive biblical study.” He came up with the precise date through a mathematical calculation involving dates of ﬂoods and numbers in the

Bible. This is not Camping’s ﬁrst worldend prediction. His 1992 book predicted the end would occur in 1994. Mike Sherbino, lead pastor at the Way Community Church in Richmond, also rejects Camping’s prediction. The Bible says there will be a day of judgment, but also says in the last days many people will claim to have answers, said Sherbino. “I think they’ve gone way out on a limb, as people have in the past,

the future,” said Bill Davidson, general manager of postal transformation for Canada Post’s western region. “The airport location would provide many opportunities to improve our operations and day-to-day logistics.” By opening a new facility, Canada Post will bring in state-of-the-art sorting equipment that will offer improved services for customers. “Vancouver’s our new face that way,” Losier said. Asked how this week’s announcement impacts Canada Post’s existing River Road letter carrier facility, Losier said there is no plan to consolidate the River Road facility with the proposed one at the airport. The new Sea Island facility would be built to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design standards and would provide a healthy work environment for employees, Canada Post said.

when the Bible says no one knows when Jesus will return.” He said people in his congregation haven’t approached him worried about Saturday, “and I’m not worried either.” Rev. Frances Savill, minister at Richmond Presbyterian Church, said Presbyterians follow the Bible, which says, “But about that day or hour no one knows...” “There are two important things in that passage and others in the Bible,” she said. “The ﬁrst is that no one knows the date or time of the end. But the second thing is that we are always to be ready and prepared.”

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Saturday, May 21, 2011

Cities battle business tax critics Civilians to Black Press B.C. cities are ﬁghting back against years of repeated attacks from business lobby groups over municipal spending and taxation policies. They’ve released their own analysis that concludes small business demands for lower tax rates would shift more of the tax burden to residential payers, resulting in a 14.5 per cent property tax hike for the average B.C. home, or an extra $230 per year. The report by the Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) counters a series of papers by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), rejecting claims of out-of-control civic spending. “Municipalities are investing more in the areas that matter most to our communities,” said

UBCM president Barbara Steele, a Surrey councillor. “Our operations are becoming more efﬁcient.” Spending is up primarily because of escalating police and firefighting costs and growing demand for recreational services, the report says, not from general government overhead. It also notes federal and provincial governments are imposing higher costs on local taxpayers—through more onerous requirements to cut greenhouse gases, improve drinking water quality and clean up sewage discharges—often without enough accompanying ﬁnancial aid. Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore, vice-president of the UBCM, said general government costs have on average declined over 20 years. He rejected claims businesses don’t have

enough say, noting threequarters of mayors come from the private sector. “There is excellent representation from local business,” he said. The CFIB argued civic spending has grown twice as fast as the population and inﬂation combined. It wants the province to force cities to cap business tax rates at no more than twice the rate residents pay, amounting to a signiﬁcant cut in most cities. Capping business rates at that ratio would “would lead to revenue shortfalls in almost every city, town and village,” the UBCM report warns. CFIB vice-president Laura Jones said her organization has never argued for making up the difference by raising residential tax rates, adding cities should instead cut spending. “They’re being a little

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The report said that could apply to parts or all of recreation, transit, economic development, arts and culture, housing, garbage collection and perhaps other local services. Some services like parks and recreation, where cities face growing demands, generate hard-to-quantify social dividends by keeping seniors and youth active, healthy and engaged, the report said. Gregory Thomas, B.C. director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, said residential tax hikes to cover business cuts would be a “nightmare scenario” but argued cities can take a ﬁrm line in upcoming bargaining with their unions to cut costs. “Public sector employees have been wildly successful at the bargaining table,” he said. “(Councils need to) spine up and take the employers’ side, take the taxpayers’ side in negotiations.”

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City Wide Auto Towing has been ﬁned $5,000 in Richmond provincial court after pleading guilty to four city bylaw offences.

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A bar in Richmond Public Market has been slammed with a $5,000 fine for serving alcohol to minors last month. During a joint inspection by local Mounties and the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch in mid April, large groups of “young-looking patrons” were found exiting the business upon realizing that police were present, according to police. Plainclothes police were responding to a complaint from a concerned parent that her 16-year-old son had been drinking there a week earlier. Inside the bar, at 1450-8260 Westminster Hwy., two minors were approached at the bar, one holding a glass of beer and who indicated he was 17. The April 14 inspection was conducted at around 10:20 p.m. when more than 80 patrons were inside. As holders of a liquorprimary licence, Industry is barred from serving alcohol to minors and must verify a customer’s age by asking for two pieces of identification. Last Thursday, the pub’s owner, 0890852 BC Ltd., and primary operator Thomas Yee, signed a waiver agreeing to pay the $5,000 penalty recommended by the liquor control branch inspector. But the bad news for the pub didn’t end there. During a series of three inspections by local health officials in late April and early May, rodent droppings were found in the business’ walk-in cooler. Yee was directed to have all droppings removed and to bring in regular pest control. “General sanitation has improved,” according to a May 3 inspection report. Two earlier inspections in April noted other sanitation-related problems, including a hole in the bottom of the walk-in cooler, which was later patched up but not all rodent droppings had been removed. Industry Bar and Grill did not return a call requesting comment.

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t a time when education dollars are hard to come by, and school parents have seemingly exhausted fundraising efforts, one class of Richmond elementary students is learning a lesson that going green pays off in more ways than one. Teacher Kevin Lyseng and his students deserve kudos for their efforts in reducing W.D. Ferris Elementary’s ecological footprint. Mother Nature is surely applauding them. By auditing what goes into their garbage cans each day, students have managed to figure out more efficient ways of recycling and have thereby reduced their garbage by more than 50 per cent. Other schools have undertaken similar projects, benefiting not only future generations, but also students today. Thousands of dollars have been brought into such schools over the years for their green efforts. At Ferris, that money has purchased school benches and trees and funded a courtyard garden, projects that simply would have remained on the drawing board otherwise. For the second year in a row, Ferris was honoured with the EcoVoyageurs Jr. award. And while bragging rights are always good, so is the $2,000 prize. So while the environment benefits by being cleaner, and students learn about how their everyday actions can result in a global impact, the financial reward also aids in providing students and teachers with the resources to undertake projects like this. What a great incentive for other cashstrapped local elementary and high schools to think green and hop aboard the environmental bandwagon by tackling ecoStudents and their teacher in Ferris Elementary’s green outdoor classroom. conscious projects.

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riting a Mother’s Day column last week got me thinking about mom-related stories.

Like most of us, I have quite a few. Many of those involve the outdoors, as my mother is a great lover of nature, and until fairly recently, a devout walker of mountains. Together we hiked what must have been hundreds of miles of trails, and thanks to her, I developed my own love of the outback.

Back in her robust days, ma would venture off by herself, exploring new routes, and backpacking up into the hills for days. And after each jaunt, she’d have stories to tell, and found treasures to show. As to the latter, I have a memory that causes me to grin each time I recall it. I may even have written about it at some point. It was perhaps about 20 years ago when, during a visit to her house, mom mentioned that she’d been out walking a new logging road in the Chilliwack Valley, or maybe it was the Harrison area. In any event, it was an interesting little jaunt, and one which yielded a useful ﬁnd. And what might that be, I asked. Well, she said she had found a really long piece of very good string. She hadn’t ever seen anything like it, she said. It was orange, and had a coating on it, probably to make it weather-proof.

Which was perfect, because she was going to use it to tie up her raspberry plants, she said. Or maybe it could make a good clothesline. Something began to niggle at the back of my mind. I asked to see this weatherproof rope. Sure, she said, leading the way into the carport. And there it was—maybe 100 feet or so of orange cord. Now, the road of life to that point had taken me through various adventures and jobs, one of them being an underground miner for awhile in the Rockies. We were drilling and blasting our way under a mountain as part of a quarry development. So, I learned all about various types of explosives, and how to use them. Among our repertoire of stuff that went ‘boom’ was detonating cord—plasticcovered yarn containing high explosive, used to set off a series of charges.

She hadn’t ever seen anything like it, she said. It was orange, and had a coating on it, probably to make it weather-proof. You know where I’m going with this... Yup, what mom had picked up, carefully coiled together, packed down a mountain, and put in her garage, was essentially a long, thin bomb. The guys building that new logging road had been blasting, and carelessly left a long length of det cord lying around. Now, this stuff is not particularly sensitive to low-velocity impact. It requires a blasting cap to cook it off. However, had mom actually got around to stringing up her raspberries with her handy-dandy det cord, and say for instance, had

lightning hit it … well, instant jam! Or better yet, had Dad’s briefs been clipped to ma’s new “clothesline,” and it went off, those undies would’ve been in orbit! I’m betting he would’ve had something to say about that... Thankfully, those plans never got to the implementation stage. I relieved mom of her interesting ﬁnd, and handed it over to the explosive ordnance disposal lads at the Chilliwack military base, who were highly skeptical that I actually had what I claimed to have. They got serious when I showed them. “You say your mother found this on a mountain, and carried it home?!” Yes sir. Anyway, all’s well that ends well. Mom stopped scavenging orange cord, and I got a great story to tell. Andrew Holota is editor of The Abbotsford News.

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Editor: The article “Should Canadians be eating rice” (May 14) contained a highlighted statement that rice is “one of the few grains that we cannot grow in Canada and, thus, needs to be imported from thousands of miles away.” I was a little surprised to read this statement. Being originally from Saskatchewan, I can tell you that both Saskatchewan and Manitoba produce organic, wild rice in exportable quantities. A quick Google search of “Rice growing in Canada” produces pages of hits. Some websites you may look at are http://www. agriculture.gov.sk.ca and http://www.ats. agr.gc.ca/can. While the volume of wild rice produced is nowhere near the volume of other grains produced in Canada, wild rice production is a viable and significant contributor to the economy in those areas where it is produced. So in keeping with the view that “cuisine and culture were never meant to be static,” the next time someone asks you “What am I supposed to eat with my dried pork / butter chicken / teriyaki?”—perhaps a suggestion could be wild rice, grown in Canada. Greg Zuck Richmond

Let us enjoy our daily bowl of rice without the guilt Editor: In the May 14 edition, columnist Arzeena Hamir is chastising us North Americans for eating rice, thereby depriving hard-working Asians from a supply of nutritious and cheap home-grown rice. Can you imagine not being able to eat rice with Chinese food? Is Ms. Hamir really insisting that we should eat potatoes with our Chinese food instead of rice? What if Richmond city council gets involved in this issue and sends out bylaw Inspectors to check if we’re sneaking blackmarket rice onto our plates instead of Council-approved potatoes? The problem with Ms. Hamir’s thinking that we’re depriving Asians of rice is that North America grows 12 per cent of the world’s rice crop. Six U.S. states alone account for the bulk of North America rice production. While she may be looking

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at sacks of Asian rice in the supermarket, the fact is that most of the rice eaten by us comes from Texas. Now there may be times when the local potato crop is having trouble—like right now at this very moment, when local B.C. farmers are having trouble planting this year’s potato crop due to global non-warming. In other words, most local farmers are still not able to plant because the ground is too cold and wet. In spite of many promises, global warming still hasn’t arrived in Canada. What better time to tuck into a bowl of Texas rice? May I suggest that the markets in Asia won’t even notice? Please, Ms. Hamir! Leave us alone to enjoy our daily bowl of rice without being made to feel guilty about something so inconsequential and pointless! R.J. Burke Richmond

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ounging at the beach is one of my favourite summer past times, but it is deeply disappointing when I realize I missed those hairs on my legs, have a bit more pudge spilling over my bikini bottom and a few more stretch lines than I remember from last year. Alas. But I always cheer up by picking out my favourite items and fixing my hair to look like a natural beach bunny. The difficulty with incorporating trends in swimwear is that the overall silhouette is more bodyconscious and exposing than apparel fashion trends. Whether you favour a twopiece or one-piece swimsuit, use your body-flattering rules in fashion when choosing your swimsuit. Pattern, colour, detail, and shape will highlight or hide.

This season, ruffles appearin a few ways that are modern and simplified. One option p is presented as a subtle e detail along the edges of the bustline or waist. t. Others dominantly featurethe ruffle on a simpler swimsuit. Another ther variation was a softly draped, dramatic ruffle e down the V-neck of a one-piece similar to an n evening dress. There is a huge assortment of prints to choose from this season and the wonderful thing aboutt prints on swimwear is that they hide any sortt of bump or flub. Polka dots appear in large or small proportions. Florals pop up as dense, ditsy-style or larger watercolour designs. Nautical stripes are not only the classic striped pattern, but involve various stripes of red, white, and blue colours. Fun tribal

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colours such as fuschia, orange, and red. A simple way to DIY colour block is to match a different colour top to bottom. I always found the easiest cover-up to be a summer dress like a long cotton maxi-dress since it just slips over top of your suit, but anything loose is perfect. Breezy jumpsuits or playsuits in a lightweight jersey or chiffon are a sophisticated pick. The caftan or tunic always embodies tropical, cabana style. Flips flops are an easy option for washing out sand, but I love chic sandals as an easy accessory to make a fashion statement. Be sure to choose a flat option or a very small wedge and in a material that is easy to brush sand off of such as faux leather. Add a touch of luxe by picking a pair that has beading, small rhinestones, or animal skin. Finish off your look with perfectly sexy beach hair or a glamorous hat. Salon manager and stylist at Suki’s salon in

Richmond, James Valiant, gives multiple tips to achieve salty, wavy hair and how to protect it from sun, heat, humidity, and chlorine over the summer months. Valiant suggests starting with freshly shampooed and conditioned hair and evenly distributing a mousse or texturing product throughout your hair. For those with thick or wavy hair,“apply a relaxing serum to smooth your curls and tame frizz”. To finish, scrunch hair using a diffuser blow dryer or take a large curling iron and randomly twist select pieces of hair. Valiant’s immediate solution for beachy locks is “to get professional-grade blond highlights [from a hair salon] to add some dimension”. Equally as important, protect your hair during the summer since the sun can irreparably damage your precious mane. Anticipate this by using SPF shampoo to protect your hair or hair sunscreen products,

Valiant explains. Also, avoid split ends and dryness by getting your hair cut every 6 to 8 weeks. Alternatively he explains “trendy hats and scarves are available at leading retailers so you don’t need to sacrifice fashion.” Returning this season is the giant sun hat in a natural weave or colour with details such as ribbon, weaving patterns and brim size. Lots of different stores are offering a variety of hat styles that are less than $20. All these trends and with so many options, the typically dreadful task of trying on swimsuit after swimsuit will instead seem like a fashion show. Browse online and prepare for your shopping trip with help from Richmond Review – Style Rx at our Facebook fan page! Elysha Low is a personal and fashion stylist at www. elyshalow.ca. She writes the monthly on style and fashion in The Richmond Review. Contact her at stylerx@live.ca.

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n Canada, a country that prides itself on being home to citizens from all ethnic backgrounds, people like to believe that racial prejudice is a thing of the past. “Racism is still there today but it’s very subtle,” says Gobinder Gill, a consultant, author and former columnist for The Richmond Review. Gill’s new book, Achieving Prosperity through Diversity, emphasizes the importance of acceptance and racial diversity in the business world. “I’ve lived diversity in more ways than one,” says Gill. Gill is originally from

India and immigrated to Canada at the age of nine. Despite facing the challenges of racial prejudice, Gill has dedicated himself to achieving the career in media he always wanted. Growing up in Prince George during the 1970s, Gill faced an astounding amount of racial prejudice and he describes this time as “colourful.” “It was a crash course on life,” he says. “I always wanted to be in the media but it was very difficult being an Indian because automatically, there was a negativity towards you, in those days. I would go on the air and the switchboards would light up with people saying, ‘Get that Hindu off the air!’ The owner said, ‘Why don’t we call you Tony Gill, people will think you’re Italian.’ And people stopped calling,”

remembers Gill. During his time in the media industry, Gill has established himself as a writer, broadcaster, coordinator and researcher. His projects also included a foray into the film industry, both behind and in front of the camera. He says, however, that in front of the camera he was only ever seen as a terrorist. Despite these obstacles, Gill pushed forward in the industry, learning as much as he could along the way. He has worked for CBC, Forbes magazine and had a column at the Review. He says one of the highlights of his career was interviewing the late Mother Teresa, a devoted humanitarian. In order to promote his book and diversity in the workplace, Gill began public speaking and offering workshops in order to spread the message of acceptance and diversity to business owners. “I think it’s really important that we understand one another and break down these barriers because you may have someone coming from Brazil or

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The winners in Tourism Richmond’s third annual Service Awards were honoured Tuesday night at the River Rock Casino Resort. Sixteen of Richmond’s hardestworking customer service employees were nominated for their dedication and commitment. “We are all ambassadors to our city,” said Ed Gavsie, director of visitor and partner services at Tourism Richmond. “We’ve challenged everyone to raise the bar with the incentives of the Service Awards program and achieved phenomenal results. This is a fantastic opportunity for Richmond businesses to reward dedicated staff while uniting for a common goal—to demonstrate

to both locals and visitors that Richmond can and will exceed guest expectations.” The winners were: •Accommodation: Alex Sham, Holiday Inn Express & Suites – Riverport. Also nominated were: Yogesh Sharma, Accent Inns Vancouver Airport; Tina Armour, Vancouver Airport Marriott Hotel; Loretta Wong, Vancouver Airport Marriott Hotel. •Attractions: Raj Charan, River Rock Casino Resort. Also nominated: Mei Lau, River Rock Casino Resort; Stephanie Lo, River Rock Casino Resort. •Food and Beverage: Richard Tan, the Boathouse Restaurant Richmond. Also nominated: Don Robinson, River Rock Casino

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Resort; Angelina Cousins, Boathouse Richmond. •Retail: Robert Lees of Steveston Marine and Hardware. Also nominated: Milena Blagojevic, Bryan’s Fashions Ltd.; Nikita Raman, Bryan’s Fashions Ltd. •Transportation: Kumiko Sakata, Sandman Signature Hotel. Also nominated: Lorne Stewart, Vancouver Airport Authority; Roshan Singh, Vancouver Airport Authority. •Spirit Award: Nooch Snack and Grill and their leader, Jonathan Grand-Pierre. •Tourism Partner Award: River Rock Casino Resort •Annual Extra Mile Award: Roshan Singh, Vancouver Skycap at YVR.

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community Museum exhibit looks at Richmond’s presence in the technological landscape by Krista Ashford Contributor Geeks unite! From now until June 23 at the Richmond Museum, geeks and non-geeks alike are offered a chance to glimpse into Richmond’s technological contributions to the world. Richmond’s presence in the technological landscape is larger than you think. “The Cutting Edge: A History of Technology and Richmond” features a look into the past and future of technology in our ever-changing society. The exhibit examines Rod Wheeler’s humble beginnings in a log cabin in Whitehorse, where he developed the first satellite receiver out of chicken wire and tinfoil. Later, Wheeler became the president of Richmond-based NORSAT, the leading company in satellite production and development. His technology has been developed in order to enable the GLOBEtrekker Satellite system which allows soldiers in Afghanistan to carry an entire satellite receiver in a backpack, important for their global connections in the most remote locations. A GLOBEtrek-

Krista Ashford photo A NORSAT GLOBEtrekker is part of Richmond Museum’s new exhibit on technology.

ker backpack is on loan from NORSAT and on display in the exhibit. Richmond has a rich history of technology, technology developed within its limits that continues to have a global impact. Helmut and Hugo Eppich, twin brothers from Germany, immigrated to Richmond and co-founded Ebco Industries, a company responsible for heavy machine production such as the enormous cable shovels

crucial to the oil sand industry in Alberta. The Eppich brothers also developed the first data collecting computers, long before Apple or IBM. The exhibit features examples of these groundbreaking technologies. As well as addressing Richmond’s technological influence on aviation and communication, the exhibit offers a glimpse of the beginnings of personal entertainment devices, from the 8-track player to the iPod, the Atari to the Xbox Kinect. “The exhibit provides an opportunity to see how things have changed but also that technology is not static,” says Peter Harris, program co-ordinator at the Richmond Museum. “It’s about understanding that it takes a little bit of looking to the future, to meet some need with a product that’s not yet in existence and build on what is already there,” Harris says. The exhibit runs until June 23 and admission is free. In July, the Richmond Museum will host SustainABILITY, an exhibit that explores “green living” on both an industrial and individual scale. For more information on the museum and its upcoming exhibits visit www.richmond.ca.

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

Ravens end Crusaders’ reign

Johnson Lin, who demonstrated his fleet feet at the recent Province Gran Forza indoor track and field meet at the Richmond Olympic Oval, is among the many rising stars on MacNeill’s track and field team.

MacNeill wins Richmond high school track and field championship, ending Cambie’s 20 consecutive years at No. 1 by Don Fennell Sports Editor

hey’re the new kids on the block. Well, the newest anyway. But last week the A.R. MacNeill Ravens showed the poise of seasoned veterans, ending the 20-year reign of the H.J. Cambie Crusaders by winning the Richmond high school track and field championship. “It’s very exciting for us,” said track and field coach Peter Thackwray, who has been teaching at MacNeill since the school opened in 2003 with only Grade 8s. Each year we’ve enjoyed better finishes.” In 2008, buoyed by its first senior class, MacNeill finished a respectable third overall at the Richmond championships behind Cambie and Hugh Boyd. At the same time the Ravens won their first Richmond title in the Bantam girls’ division and earned a silver medal at the provincial championships.

In 2009 the race for the Richmond championship was even tighter. MacNeill, while still third behind Cambie and Boyd, sent several athletes to the provincial championships with jumping phenom Kevin Lian becoming the first Raven provincial champion. Last year, MacNeill surged past Boyd to finish second in the Richmond championships. The Ravens won 20 district titles and topped two divisions (one going on to win at the Vancouver and District championships). The Ravens were also a close second in several other events. On a rainy May 11t this year, the MacNeill blue and gold was out in full force. And while the weather was bad, spirits were high among the enthusiastic and determined Ravens. After the final scores were tallied, MacNeill had achieved its goal of being No. 1 while winning 28 events and seven of eight divisional banners. However, the Ravens are not done. Grade 12 student Sandy Wai and Cindy Lau, who is in Grade 10, have both qualified for the provincial se-

Don Fennell photo Grade 10 student Cindy Lau has qualiﬁed to represent MacNeill Secondary in the girls’ 100-metre sprint at the B.C. High School Track and Field Championships June 3 and 4 at Swangard Stadium.

nior track and ﬁeld championships June 3 and 4 at Burnaby’s Swangard Stadium. Wai qualiﬁed in the shot put, discus and javelin events and Lau in the 100-metre sprint after each placed in the top two at this week’s zone championships. Lau was the B.C. junior champion at 100 metres in 2010. In addition, the Ravens will be out in force at the Vancouver and District championships for grades 8 to 10 students which MacNeill will host next Wednesday (May 25) at Minoru Park. The action begins at 3:30 p.m. Among the Ravens primed for success at the Vancouver and District championships is Nathan Tomas. The Grade 9 student won the shotput and discus events at the Richmond championships with throws of 12.12 metres and 30 me-

tres respectively. Chariisa Yu topped the Grade 10s at 400 metres at the Richmond championships and has also qualified for the long jump and 800 metres at the districts. And Grade 9 student Umar Tung is coming off a fourth-place finish in the triple jump at the zones after winning both the triple jump and long jump events at the Richmond championships. MacNeill vice-principal Mike Charlton said the success being enjoyed by the Ravens’ track and field athletes is well deserved and reflects the emerging talent among the students at the school. “It’s tough to be a new and small school and to build tradition and history, but [in addition to achieving that] 98 per cent of our teams are covered by teacher coaches,” he

said. Charlton noted MacNeill’s Grade 8 boys’ basketball team also won a Richmond title this year, while three badminton teams made the playoffs—the seniors going on to win the Lower Mainland title and qualifying for the B.C. championships next week in Kamloops. He said the success validates the efforts of those overseeing the programs. Noted in the district for his longtime involvement and support of the arts and sports at the high school level, Charlton said he believes such extracurricular activities produce many positive spinoffs. “The classroom will always be the priority, it has to be, but I think there are many beneﬁts to students getting involved in the life of the school,” he said.

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Former Lion and Richmond chiropractor Dr. Sean Graham adds to credentials Former B.C. Lion, Grey Cup champion and Richmond chiropractor Dr. Sean Graham has added another credential to his already impressive resume. He recently was granted fellowship status by the Royal Chiropractic College of Sport Sciences-Canada (RCCSS-C). He is the ﬁrst and only Richmond chiropractor with a fellowship in sports sciences. With a minimum of 1,000 hours of

ﬁeld work, academic focus on exercise physiology, sport nutrition, sport psychology, advanced imaging, sport speciﬁc research, acute and chronic injury management and sport administration training, the RCCSS-C provides the most extensive sports specialty training in the chiropractic profession. Dr. Graham was appointed to the host medical team to provide chiropractic care to the athletes

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Surviving Competition and Recital Season 101 It’s true….Competitions and Recitals can be a source of stress for many parents – there are costumes, tights, slippers, headpieces, make-up and fancy hairstyles to contend with. Add to that a hectic schedule, extra rehearsals, lack of sleep, hungry kids and preperformance jitters and you’ve got one of two things – the perfect storm or an opportunity to enjoy the process. Really it’s up to you….but I would recommend the latter So how do you remain calm in all of the chaos? Simple. Be prepared. Did I mention be prepared? Yup that’s right….very simple idea, very effective tool. Here are some tips to keep it together: The week before: 1. Get organized - make sure you have a dance bag and a garment bag (a place for everything you will need on the Big Day) and a make up/hair kit. 2. Practice hairstyles ahead of time!! There’s nothing worse than panicking because the hair doesn’t look right….practice – it’s worth it! 3. Pack all hair and make up supplies in a kit and put it in the dance bag. 4. Print off a Recital Order/Competition Schedule and highlight your child’s dances so that he/she knows what order costume changes happen in case you are not backstage to help. The day before: 1. Pack all costumes in the garment bag. 2. Pack all headpieces in individual Ziploc bags and attach them to the appropriate costumes – label them if necessary. 3. Wash and pack all required tights, undergarments & footwear and put them in the dance bag. 4. Pack lots of healthy, non-messy snacks and water – you will need it! 5. Leave early! This is important….what if there is traffic or an accident or you get lost??!? Being late is stressful – avoid it. 6. Prepare your dancers and let them know what is going to happen and when. Encourage them to keep a positive attitude and enjoy the day – because now you are prepared and nothing can wrong….right? 7. Enjoy the Show – Really….performing is fun and being a proud parent is too!

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What you’re experiencing can be a combination of 2 things. The ﬁrst is called a muscular imbalance. Muscles are grouped into pairs that provide opposite actions to each other. When one of the pair starts to get signiﬁcantly stronger then the other, the weaker set starts having to work that much harder to counter the pull of the much more powerful muscle. The second problem can be pelvic malalignment. When you’re hiking, a lot of force is being applied through your pelvis via the quads and hamstring muscles. This can lead to one side of your pelvis starting to rotate forward/backward or upslip. When this happens, the biomechanics of your entire lower body get thrown off kilter and you start having pain. Both issues are treated most effectively with a combination of manual therapy, stretches and a proper warm up. Massage Therapy is a great way to settle down tight muscle chains pre and post hiking to keep you balanced. Our team of skilled therapists at Evolution Sport Therapy can help out with a treatment plan built around your individual needs and designed to get you back to normal as fast and as safely as possible.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait,â&#x20AC;? said Kelly, a member of the Vancouver Rowing Club. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of support within the rowing community for each other and I would recommend this sport. Even if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go far, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (healthy).â&#x20AC;? Planning on studying arts and sciences in university, she said rowing requires a lot of her time but most of the people she hangs out with are in the sport. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It takes quite a bit of endurance and discipline, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m used to working out so it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a big shock when I got into rowing,â&#x20AC;? said Kelly. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re on the ergs (indoor rowing machine) you can see the numbers youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re pulling, and even the smallest improvements you see. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what makes you want to push even harder.â&#x20AC;? Kelly is coming off a second-place ďŹ nish in the Junior A singles race

at the Brentwood Regatta, the largest athletic event hosted by a single high school. This year, 1,700 high school students from as far as Australia and the United States participated. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure what the attraction was to sport, but ever since I was little I wanted to participate,â&#x20AC;? said Kelly, who rows for the Vancouver Rowing Club. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was four when I started karate and did that for almost 12 years.â&#x20AC;? While the OIympics isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t on Kellyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s radarâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;at least not yetâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;she did compete for Canada at the 2010 Canamex Regatta in Tennessee. She joined forces with Claire Vanelli, Aleda Kowalek and Michelle Aylard in the junior womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s four boat that garnered a second-place ďŹ nish in the annual competition featuring rowers from Canada, Mexico and the United States.

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time duty. Al Wozney and Glenn Wheeler. Every hockey player registered with RMHA will receive professional development. Those new players registering in Hockey 1 or Introduction to Hockey will receive professional coaching for the entire season with “Coach Glenn” and “Coach Al”. All players in Hockey 2 through Juvenile will also receive weekly professional development in addition to their

regular practices with Coach Al Wozney (Selects Hockey) and Coach Glenn Wheeler (Paciﬁc Elite Hockey School) as well as other highly trained professional coaching staff This program runs from early October through the end of February giving each player an additional opportunity to attend approximately 20 onice sessions throughout the season.

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Fees. In addition to your child’s regular team practice and game times your registration fee also includes the Professional Development Sessions and referee/linesmen fees.

Our goal is to ensure that every player has a great experience playing hockey. Don’t be fooled by hidden costs with other organizations. At RMHA the price you see is the price you pay! Richmond Minor Hockey offers the most comprehensive and progressive Hockey Training Program in Richmond. RMHA registrations includes many things that other hockey associations conveniently forget to mention ... THESE HIDDEN costs add up when you start the season. Things included in our registration that will cost you more somewhere else include: PLAYER DEVELOPMENT Skills Training At RMHA we know that skill development is key. At RMHA every player from H2 to Juvenile receives one additional ice time with an experienced skills trainer

Why Choose the Blues? per week AT NO EXTRA COST. Compare this with other associations charging as much as $25 extra per ice time for skills sessions. GOALTENDER SKILLS Training for goalies of all levels. One additional ice time per week for each goalie AT NO EXTRA COST.

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IN MEMORIAM

Saturday, May 21, 2011

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 7

OBITUARIES

IN Loving Memory of Margaret Ann “Joan” Spring (nee Foy) 1929-2010. And you are missed more dearly more dearly than the spoken word can tell. Megan (Robin) , John (Michelle) , Bill Jr. (Joan), Kelsey (Adrianne) and husband William.

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If I could have a lifetime wish and one dream that could come true, I would pray to God with all my heart just to see and speak to you. A thousand words won’t bring you back, I know because I have tried, and neither will a million tears. I know because I have cried - you left behind my broken heart and precious memories too, but I never wanted memories, I only wanted you.

Wife, Mary-Lou Announces the death of her loyal, good husband on May 10. Surviving him are: his children, Brian, Tanis (Dana), grandchildren, Freyja, Aria, brothers Ken, Jim (Wendy), nephews Jason (Rachel), Stuart, brother-in-law Robert, sister-in-law Carol (Cliff), nephew Nicholas, many friends and associates. He worked with integrity for the WCB for 32 years.

Love you Forever Your Anna

OBITUARIES CLENDENNING Muriel Marjorie

Muriel passed away peacefully on April 27 2011 at the age of 97 years, a life well lived. Predeceased by her husband Monty in 1982, Muriel was a devoted mother to her daughter Julie and son Peter also aunt, great-aunt and great great-aunt to many cherished nieces and nephews. Friends and family are invited to attend a Celebration of Life reception to be held on Friday May 27 from 1 - 5 pm at South Arm United Church in the Heritage Room, 11051 No. 3 Road, Richmond.

Funeral at St. Joseph the Worker Church, 4451 Williams Rd., Friday, May 27 at 10:30 a.m. Reception to follow. If you care to donate in his honor, the B.C. Cancer Institute or the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement charitable works, c/o St. Joseph the Worker Church, it would be appreciated.

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DGS CANADA 2 DAY FORKLIFT WEEKEND COURSE Every Saturday at 8:30am #215, 19358-96 Ave. Surrey NO reservations: 604-888-3008 www.dgscanada.ca Ask about our other Courses... *Stand up Reach *Fall Protection *Aerial Lift *RoughTerrain Forklift *Bobcat *WHMIS & much more. “Preferred by Employers DRIVER. Exp’d B Train Driver. .47 cents/mile, plus tarp & extra pick-up & drop. BC, Alberta, Sask., Washington, Oregon. Call 778-2463338 or fax resume 604-746-2422.

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MOVIE EXTRAS ! WWW.CASTINGROOM.COM Register Now for busy Film Season!!! All Ages, All Ethnicities

CALL 604-558-2278

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS ACCOUNTING TRAINEES Needed now! Large & Small firms seeking certified A & P Staff now. No Experience? Need Training? Career Training & Job Placement available 1-888-424-9417

ORDER ENTRY/ CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSISTANT

WHUNDAS!!! Did you graduate from Westsyde Secondary School in Kamloops, BC in 1991? If so, we are looking for you! Please contact Beverly at: potti498@telus.net so we can invite you to the 20 year reunion in July 2011.

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GETAWAYS

LONG BEACH - Ucluelet Deluxe waterfront cabin, sleeps 6, BBQ. Spring Special. 2 nights $239 / 3 nights $299. Pets Okay. Rick 604-306-0891

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108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Earn $500-$2000/m. Operate a Mini-Office Outlet from home. Free online training, flex hrs, great income. www.how2bfree.org

CRANE OPERATORS

Required immediately for our twenty seven year old well established Lower Mainland Company with a large fleet of cranes and boom trucks. You MUST have a ticket and be experienced with a class 1 driver’s license. We offer a great work environment and the opportunity to succeed.

If you would like to join our team, please e-mail: eamon@megacranes.com or fax: 604-599-5250 No calls please.

Diesel Engine Mechanics

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ACCOUNTING/ BOOKKEEPING

School District No. 38 (Richmond)

PAYROLL ASSISTANT Come be a part of a highly motivated and goal-oriented team! If you are someone who would like to learn a great variety of tasks related to a large, complex, in-house payroll, then this may be the job for you. The Richmond School District is seeking a qualified, full time (35 hours per week), permanent Payroll Assistant to carry out the duties of processing payrolls and benefits administration in the department. One year of relevant experience and Payroll courses are required, along with exceptional analytical and interpersonal skills, plus the ability to compute with accuracy and speed. The rate of pay for this position is $21.36 per hour, plus a pension and excellent benefit package. Qualified individuals are invited to submit a resume and covering letter, along with proof of course work. Please apply to competition #E-PA-001-11-02 by 4:30 p.m. on May 31st, 2011. Application forms are available on our website or between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at: School District No. 38 (Richmond) Human Resources 7811 Granville Avenue, Richmond, BC V6Y 3E3 We appreciate the interest of all applicants but advise that only those selected for interviews will be contacted. To learn more about the Richmond School District, please visit our website: www.sd38.bc.ca

$9 - $20 per hr!

Expanding advertising company is looking for 10 people to start right away. We offer: Paid Training, travel, advancement, & beneﬁts. Must work well in a team atmosphere. F/T 18+

Call today, start tomorrow! Erica 604-777-2196

Customer Service Rep

Requirements: Valid drivers license and a good driving record, ability to operate vehicles that have automatic and standard transmissions.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

E-mail resume: sep@cullendiesel.com or Fax to 604 888-4749

Amazing Opportunities!

The individual will perform various duties including: cleaning rental equipment, maintaining the facility and lot. Serving customers in person and on the phone, using the computer to prepare rental contracts and invoices.

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visit www.vtechcanada.com and email resumes to jobs@vtech.ca

HELP WANTED

P/T 24 hours a week Shift work, must be available 7 days a week.

Immediate position for Richmond Notary office. Your skills will include a min of 3 yrs Senior Level Conveyancing exp. Must possess excellent organizational skills, ability to multi-task, as well as have an excellent command of the English language. Proficient in ProSuite and Microsoft Word. Email resume to: accounting@richmondnotary.ca

F/T at Vtech, Richmond. Order entry, customer service/reception. For full details,

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

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FULL-TIME EXP. CONVEYANCER

CULLEN DIESEL POWER LTD. Surrey B.C. requires experienced Diesel Engine mechanics with overhaul and repair experiences for the Surrey Truck Engine shop. Preference given to applicants with DDC & MBE engine exp.

INFORMATION Desperately seeking

MEDICAL/DENTAL

MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees Needed! Hospitals & Dr’s 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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142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS

FLAGGERS NEEDED If not certified, training available for a fee. Call 604-575-3944

EDUCATION

ADMIN ASSISTANT trainees needed! Large & small firms seeking admin staff! No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1-888-5127116.

HELP WANTED

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EDUCATION

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EDUCATION

Universal Learning Institute

FITT • Ofﬁce Administration, Computerized Accounting, IT Certiﬁcation Diploma

Apply online @

Flexible Schedule. Start Monday! E/I Supported Training International students welcome.

www.uhauljobs.com or email resumes to: lynn_puersten@uhaul.com

604.248.1242 • www.uli.ca

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H.D. Truck & Equipment Mechanic required in Quesnel, BC. Our successful, 35 yrs old company offers competitive wages, pension plan and health/dental benefits. Certification an asset, but not required. Fax or email resumes to: 1-250392-6313 or email suez@shaw.ca

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HELP WANTED

Classified Advertising An effective way to build your business. Phone 604-575-5555 130

HELP WANTED

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.

Call Roya 604-247-3710

or email us at circulation@richmondreview.com Route Boundaries Number of Papers

14302277 8000 Blk of Railway Ave 14002273 11000-12000 Blk of No 2 Rd 14301274 Cormorant Crt, Steveston Hwy 14302323 Cantley Rd, Colville Rd 14302276 Cadogan Rd, Camden Cres, Pl, Kilgour Pl 14401661 Aintree Cres, Pl, Aragon Rd 14401660 Ainsworth Cres, Moddocks Rd 14600554 11000 Blk of Williams Rd 14600712 9000-10000 Blk of No 5 Rd 14304040 Maple Rd (5000 Blk) 14301212 10000 Blk No 2 Rd 14600810 6000-8000 Blk of No 5 Rd 14401714 9500-10800 Block Shell 14401535 8000 Blk of Williams Rd 14600550 Anahim Dr, Aragon Rd 14301142 Hollycroft Dr, Gate,Hollyﬁeld Ave, Hollywell Dr, Hollywood Dr 14301155 Gaunt Crt, Stefanko Pl, Yarmish Dr, Gate 14304053 Rekis Ave, Gate, Romaniuk Dr, Pl 14303522 9000 Blk of No 3 Rd

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Number of Papers

Azure Rd, Christina Rd, Otter Pl, Tranquille Pl, Azure Gt 116 Claybrook. Claysmith, Coldfall 78 Dalemore Rd, Royalmore Ave, 49 7000 Blk No 1 Rd, Tyson Pl 65 3000 Blk Granville Ave 75 4000 Blk Garry St (Steveston) 123 4000 Blk Steveston Hwy 95 3000 Blk Steveston Hwy 68 Richmond St (Steveston) 81 Second Ave, Third Ave, Fourth Ave (Steveston) 47 Chatham St, First Ave (Steveston) 27 Riverdale Dr 51 Forsyth Cres, 4000 Blk Westminster Hwy 59 4000 blk River Rd (between No 1 & McCallan) 23 Richards Dr, Semlin Dr 54 Johnson Ave, Pearkes Dr, Tolmie Ave. 106 4000 Blk Granville Ave 55 McCallan Rd, Tilton Rd 32 5000 blk Gibbons Dr, Westminster Hwy 38 Forsyth Cres 49 Easterbrook Rd, Murchison Rd, Reeves Rd, Webster Rd 58 Gamba Dr, Nicolle Pl, Tucker Ave 61 5000, 6000 Blks No 1 Rd 64 2000 Blk River Rd, 2000 Blk Westminster Hwy 41 3000 Blk Williams Rd 73 9000 Blk No 1 Rd 87 Argentia Dr, Trespassey Dr 46 Canso Cres 85 Gander Crt/ Dr/ Pl, St.Johns Pl 62 Cavendish Dr, Pugwash Pl 70 Cornerbrook Cres, St.Brides, St. Vincents 62

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Foremen, Pipelayers, Operators & Skilled Labourers required for a BC owned and operated company. Must have 3 yrs. experience in underground utility and a valid drivers license. Fax resume 604-881-2412 or e-mail: info@pedrecontractors.com

ISLAND MANUFACTURING and metal fabricating shop needing a qualified Metal Designer. Must have Auto Cad experience. Mechanically inclined with knowledge of the Transportation industry. Email: reception@profabmanufacturing.net

Making a career of Real Estate Sales years ago was a very positive move for me and my family. A decision that I have never looked back on. For many years now, my career has been accelerated because of my affiliation with the RE/MAX brand. Not only do I benefit from the corporate awareness of the RE/MAX name, but more importantly, so do my clients. In 2010 RE/MAX will continue to make significant investments to ensure that my clients and I are associated with the best known name in the industry! I also happen to enjoy a great local office and a manager who continues to push me to think outside the box. Thank you, Richard and your support staff! Shafik Ladha

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EDUCATION/TUTORING

MEDICAL OFFICE trainees needed! Hospitals & doctors need medical office & medical admin staff! No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available, 1-888-748-4126.

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM Helping Canadians repay debts, reduce or eliminate interest, regardless of your credit. Steady Income? You may qualify for instant help. Considering Bankruptcy? Call 1-877-220-3328 FREE Consultation Government Approved, BBB Member AVOID BANKRUPTCY - SAVE UP TO 70% Of Your Debt. One affordable monthly payment, interest free. For debt restructuring on YOUR terms, not your creditors. Call 1-866-690-3328 or see web site: www.4pillars.ca GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

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CONCRETE & PLACING

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DRYWALL

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ELECTRICAL

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Factory Direct Cedar Fence Panels for Sale & Installation. 8291 No. 5 Road, Richmond. 604 275-3158

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All interested applicants are welcome to apply, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. For further information, please visit our website at www.sd38.bc.ca

Smoking * Drafts * Odors * Damper Replacements * Fireplace or Chimney Leaks

The Fireplace Doctor www.ﬁreplacedoctor.com

604-596-6790 24 hours Over 30 years BBB

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TEMPORARY PLUMBER School District No. 38 (Richmond) provides the opportunity to work in a safe, clean, friendly and welcoming environment. There is a temporary assignment available for a Plumber. All applicants must possess a Certificate of Apprenticeship and a Certificate of Qualification (TQ) in the trade, in addition to a minimum of two (2) years of experience in commercial or institutional service work at a journeyman level. The rate of pay is $30.57 per hour, which includes 4% vacation pay. Applicants must provide proof of qualifications in order to be considered. Please submit a trades application form and resume by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 3rd, 2011 quoting competition #E-PLMB-001-11-02. Application forms are available on the school district’s website or between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at: Human Resources School District No. 38 (Richmond) 7811 Granville Avenue, Richmond, BC V6Y 3E3 All interested applicants are welcome to apply, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. For further information, please visit our website at www.sd38.bc.ca

GARDENING

GARDENING SERVICES 21 yrs exp. Tree topping, pruning, trimming, power raking, aeration, cleanup. Free est. Michael 604-240-2881

604-244-9153 Rona Building Centre 7111 Elmbridge Way Richmond, BC RENOVATIONS? I do bthrms, kitchens, floor re-finishing, windows, metal roofing, patio covers. Refs. 30 yrs exp. Call Hugh (778)989-5933 SMALL JOB specialist, all repairs. Carpenty & flooring. Kit. & bthrooms a specialty. Dan 604-761-9717

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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

604-537-4140

Dan 604 - 374 - 2283

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

PARM LANDSCAPING LTD. Complete lawn maint, power raking, trimming, pruning, cedar fence installation. 604-271-5319

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. We move - We ship - We recycle. Senior- Student Discount available. 604-721-4555 or 604-800-9488. ABBA MOVERS & DEL. Res/com 1-4 ton truck, 1 man $35/hr, 2 men from $45. Honest, bsmt clean up. 25 yrs of experience 604-506-7576 ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020

VAC card accepted

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329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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PRESSURE WASHING POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS AT NORTHWEST ROOFING Re-roofing, Repair & New Roof Specialists. Work Guar. BBB. WCB 10% Sen. Disc. Jag 778-892-1530 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 GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt Shingles, Flat roofs BBB, WCB $2m Liability. Clean Gutters $80. 604-240-5362, 604-832-1053 JJ ROOFING. New Roofs/Re-Roofs / Repairs. Summer Special ~ 20% Off. Free Est. Refs. WCB Insured. Member BBB. Jas @ 604-726-6345

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

RECYCLE-IT! JUNK REMOVAL EARTH FRIENDLY On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

604.587.5865

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

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184 BUYING OR SELLING? Use bcclassified.com - Merchandise for Sale 500’s

VOLUNTEERS

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Applications are invited for one Community Member position on Kwantlen’s REB, for a two-year term beginning September 1, 2011. Applicants must have sufficient time for monthly meetings and ongoing email communication for review of applications. Community Members represent an aspect of the community that we serve and, preferably, have experience as a research participant. Applications from Aboriginal persons are particularly encouraged. Community Members receive an honorarium for participation, travel allowance and access to funds for ethics-related educational purposes. Applicants should submit a covering letter, a detailed resume, and the names of two referees who can speak to the candidate’s suitability for the role. Applications should be submitted electronically by May 31, 2011 to: research@kwantlen.ca Attn: Dr. Jason Dyer, Executive Director, Office of Research & Scholarship ABOUT RESEARCH ETHICS BOARD :

Kwantlen’s Research Ethics Board (REB) reviews applications for research that involves human participants. The Board includes Community Members, who have an interest in: t Ensuring research is conducted in an ethical manner t Ensuring that prospective research participants are properly informed of the risks and benefits of research in which they are asked to engage t Ensuring that research ethics applications conform to all relevant policies More information about the Board and ethics policy can be found at: kwantlen.ca/research/ethics_board

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

ENGLISH MASTIFF P/B PUPS Fawn & Bridle. CKC reg. Ready to go. $1500. 604-726-3934

GERMAN Shepherd pups, 1st shots, males & females. view parents. Exc bloodline. (604)997-2404

GERMAN Shepherd pups, ckc reg. parents German bloodlines with no slope, exc temperament. $750. (604)796-3026. No sun calls

GERMAN SHEPHERD pups, family raised, cute, adorable, black/tan, dewormed. $600. 778-378-6151.

GERMAN Shepherd pups & young adults. Quality German & Czech bloodlines Reg/Guar. 604-856-8161

HAVENESE - 2 M, 1F, Reg. Microchipped. All in 1 dog. Perfect pet. Home delivery. $795: 604-557-3291

KITTENS & CATS for adoption. Call Catcare Vet Clinic, full service hospital, appt to view 604-277-8511

LAB RETRIEVER PUPS, yellow & black, $500. Vet check, quality lineage, dew claws, 1st shots, dewormed. (604)702-0217

MULTI POM puppies, 2 M, 1 F, 8 wks old. Ready to go. All shots. $350 obo. Phone (604)825-2271.

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

PRESA CANARIO pups, $700$1200. Black, fawn & brindle. Dad 150lbs, Mom 120lbs. 778-552-1525

21 Years Serving Rmd. Residential & Commercial Clean Courteous Service

ROTTI PUPPIES, Male & Female. All shots and declawed. $500 each. Ready June 3rd. 604-767-4793

FREE ESTIMATES Joe 604-250-5481

GOT JUNK? Rubbish Removal

1-800-468-5865 www.1800gotjunk.com Redeem this ad & Save $23

SHELTIE PUPPIES sable, price lowered, vet checked, 1st shots, dewormed (604)826-6311

TOY POM 4 mo old, black $850. Two Med. Poms, 1.5 yrs old $650 obo. All males. 778-839-8007 aft 6

YORKIES - 3 M, 1Teacup, 2.5 lbs, Reg. Micro chipped. Home delivery. $995: 604-563-3769

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Haul Anything... But Dead Bodies!! 604.

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VOLUNTEERS

Community Member position for Research Ethics Board

A BETTER LIFE DOG RESCUE Is in urgent need of Forever & Foster Homes for some of their dogs. For more information please contact dlundrig@gmail.com

Purebred Westie puppies, $1200 Ready June 6, 1st shots, dewormed. Vet check, 604-316-8691

Reasonable Rates Free Estimate or Appointment

QUALITY RENO’S Comm/ Res. over 15 yrs exp. specializing in kitchen, bath & bsmt. references avail. Free est.Greg 604 889-6055

PETS

#1 AAA Rubbish Removal

Rubbish Removal House-Garden-Garage

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

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PUG PUPS, 11 weeks old. 1st shots. 3 females, $800 each. Call 778-808-5445.

HAUL - AWAY

ADDITIONS, Renovations & New Construction. Concrete Forming & Framing Specialist. 604.218.3064

PETS

www.recycle-it-now.com

AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

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CALL FOR A FREE IN HOME ESTIMATE

FIREPLACE PROBLEMS?

CLEANING SERVICES

CONCRETE & PLACING

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

S & S LANDSCAPING & FENCING

DAerating D Power Raking D Pruning D Lawn Cutting D Power Washing D Fencing D Organic Fertilizing Weekly ~ Bi-Weekly

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

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

Milano Landscapers & Garden Services

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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MIN. EXPRESS PAGING SYSTEM Reasonable Rates 604-270-6338

Danny 604 - 307 - 7722

TEMPORARY TRADES School District No. 38 (Richmond) provides the opportunity to work in a safe, clean, friendly and welcoming environment. There are temporary assignments available for Carpenters and a Painter. All applicants must possess a Certificate of Apprenticeship and a Certificate of Qualification (TQ) in the applicable trade, in addition to a minimum of two (2) years of experience in commercial or institutional service work at a journeyman level. The rate of pay is $30.57 per hour, which includes 4% vacation pay. Applicants must provide proof of qualifications in order to be considered, as well as an application form, by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, May 27th, 2011. Application forms are available on our website or between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at: Human Resources School District No. 38 (Richmond) 7811 Granville Avenue, Richmond, BC V6Y 3E3

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

STAMPED CONCRETE

604-777-5046

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FPatios FPool Decks FSidewalks FDriveways FForming FFinishing FRe & Re All Your Concrete Needs 30yrs exp. Quality workmanship Fully Insured

NEED CASH TODAY? ✓ Do you Own a Car? ✓ Borrow up to $20000.00 ✓ No Credit Checks! ✓ Cash same day, local ofﬁce www.REALCARCASH.com

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FARM EQUIPMENT

WANTED: Wiggle hoe or complete cultivator set for I.H. 140 tractor. Please call Rob 250395-4042 WEED FREE Mushroom Manure $160/13 yds or Well Rotted $180/10 yds. Free Delivery Richmond area. 604-856-8877

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GARAGE SALES

RICHMOND

GARAGE SALE SAT. SUN. May 21, 22, 9-4. WOODWARDS & GILBERT

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ABOVE THE REST “ Int. & Ext., Unbeatable Prices, Professional Crew. Free Est. Written Guarantee. No Hassle, Quick Work, Insured, WCB. Call (778)997-9582

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539 Running this ad for 7yrs

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STUCCO/SIDING

STUCCO & PAINTING All types of new & old stucco jobs. Call 604-374-1604.

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TREE SERVICES

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $269, 2 coats (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com INT/EXT Painting. Prices you can rely on. Refs. 30yrs exp. Keith 604433-2279 or 604-777-1223 MILANO PAINTING. Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Written Guar. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

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560 Get your trees or tree removal done NOW

✓ 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 info@treeworksonline.ca 10% OFF with this AD

PETS

PAVING/SEAL COATING

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

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Beautiful Golden Retriever Pups-1st shots. Dewormed. Farm Raised. Avail June 4th. $575: 604-463-9841

PLUMBING

1ST CALL Plumbing, heating, gas, licensed, insured, bonded. Local, Prompt and Prof. 604-868-7062

PETS

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

GARDEN EQUIPMENT

DEER PROBLEMS? Problem solved! Bobbex Deer repellent available in Canada. Easy, economical, safe. Available at local garden centres. Dealer inquiries welcome. Ask for BOBBEX. www.bobbex.ca

MISC. FOR SALE

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

REAL ESTATE 625

FOR SALE BY OWNER

BOWEN Island Ocean View 3+ BR by Great Beach, Only $769,000. Easy car ferry or pass ferry to Van. See http://bcforsalebyowner.com/view/3235 (604)313-5374 verver@shaw.ca. “Here is a Dream Come True for You”

Searching for your dream home or selling it? This is the location. Listings include everything from acreage, farms/ranches to condos and waterfront homes. Visit bcclassified.com

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HOUSES FOR SALE

EXQUISITE SANCTUARY Fabulous 2.26 private acres with creek in beautiful Alberni Valley on Vancouver Island. Enchanting 3600 sq.ft. 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom custom built 1995 home. Outstanding 57x40 shop with own bathroom, lots of parking. Features hardwood, tile throughout, custom cabinetry. Gas fireplaces, stove, heat and hot water; ensuite with soaker tub. Thinking of a life style change? Move to Vancouver Island. Even better, move to Port Alberni, the Salmon Capital of the World! Visit www.albernihomes4u.ca for more information on this â&#x20AC;&#x153;one of a kindâ&#x20AC;? property. Asking $649,000 RE/MAX Mid Island Realty Port Alberni, B.C. John Stilinovic 250-724-4725 Toll Free 1-877-723-5660

WHOLESALE FACTORY DIRECT. Manufactured, Modular & Park models. Tremendous savings. Luxurious 1512 sq ft home including delivery and installation only US $109,950. Many other plans available. The Home Boys 877-976-3737, 509-481-9830 or www.hbmodular.com We will beat ANYONEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S price!!

ON CANADA LINE 6700 #3 ROAD, A/C, 385 sq. ft. & 860 sq. ft. Ideal for Travel, Insurance, legal. etc. Prkng avail. Offices can be combined. 604-277-0966 or 604-2731126

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

2 BR spacious/sunny condo.Corner unit,quiet complex. 01Jun $1325.00/mth 604-551-2519 NEWER clean 2 bdrm @No. 4 & Williams. 825 per month including utilities. Non-smoker & no pet. Available immed. Call 604-7228833

1 & 2 Bdrms Available Immediately Located in central Richmond, close to all amenities & Kwantlen College. Rent includes heat and hot water.Sorry no pets.

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

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LAKESHORE 101 ft frontage by 88 ft. VACATION HOME 1-1/2 Story - 1200 sq. ft. Upper level - 3 bdrms Main level - 1 large bdrm Main bathrm, Open floor Plan - dining rm, kitchen and front room with dbl patio door access to Large deck - over 700 sq. ft. Large floating wharf - 660 sq. ft. 2 buoys, Firepit BACKYARD: Storage shed, grassy play area & fenced kennel.

ONLY $729,000: Perfect getaway for your family & all your friends! 5052 Squilax Anglemont Rd. Celista, BC.

Call 604-542-0865 or 250-955-6398 Email: dlklitch@telus.net For more details

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748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION SHARE 3 Bdrm full bsmt hse with 2 guys. #2 Rd & Blundell. $460 share utils. + D.D. N/S. 604-275-6976

750

www.dannyevans.ca

RICHMOND 8120 Colonial Drive. 2 bdrm. apt. 3rd flr. H/w heat incl. N/P June 1. $800/mo. 604-278-9125 RICHMOND. Spac. clean 1 & 2 bdrm., #5 Rd. & King Rd. $800 & $900 mo. Hot water incl. On bus route 405 & 401. N/P 778-859-9741

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL Show room/office manufacturing. near Knight bridge, bright attractive bldg. Good terms. 604-735-2814

736

HOMES FOR RENT

STEVESTON N. Beautiful family home, 3 bdrm 2 bath up incl 1 bdrm + den down, front balcony. NS/NP. $1900/mo. This house includes Two 1/bdrm rental suites. Sam 604-813-4025. STEVESTON VILLAGE 3 bdrm. rancher, clean, 1.5 baths, compl. with gas f/p, d/w, fenced yard, carport. N/S N/P. Refs. Avail. now $1850 mo. 1 yr lease 604-270-7557

741

OFFICE/RETAIL

Show room/office manufacturing. near Knight bridge, bright attractive bldg. Good terms. 604-735-2814

752

751

QUEENSGATE GARDENS Conveniently Located Close to schools & public transportation. Spacious 2 & 3 bdrm townhouses. 6 Applâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s., balcony, 2 car garage, 2 full baths, gas f/p. 1 Year lease required. No Pets. Professionally Managed by Colliers International Call 604-841-2665 STEVESTON N. Beautiful family home, 3 bdrm 2 bath up incl 1 bdrm + den down, front balcony. NS/NP. $1900/mo. This house includes Two 1/bdrm rental suites. Sam 604-813-4025.

SUITES, LOWER

TRANSPORTATION 806

ANTIQUES/CLASSICS

www.westwindhome.ca Fully Licensed, Insured, WCB

WCB & LIABILITY INSURED

TOWNHOUSES

â&#x153;° RENTAL â&#x153;° â&#x153;° INCENTIVES â&#x153;° Richmond, East / New Westminster: 3 storey Townhouses with 5/appls, 2/bath, garage, f/p. From $1440/mo.

Call 604-522-1050

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Senior's Discount!

CARS - DOMESTIC

2009 CADILLAC DTS, black, grey leather, loaded, showroom cond, 47K. $31,000 obo. 604-805-4545

810

845

Call Sean 778-869-6901 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

Warehouse Lien Act The following will be sold for monies owing to Stevenston Harbour Authority

2001 BMW 105,000km, heated seats, sunroof, fully loaded. No accident $9,900. 604-338-7483

Sale date: June 11, 2011

2004 CROSSFIRE new perf. tires, 59K, like new, garage kept. All options. $16,000obo 778-232-3578 2005 HONDA Civic, auto, 2dr, No accidents, great cond. 235kms, lady driven. $5995. (778)855-6037 2010 SMART CAR - Passion model. 5000 kms. Black. Automatic. Asking $9500/firm 604-538-4883 2010 TOYOTA MATRIX, red, 2000 km, 4 dr, auto, alloy whls, $13,780. Call 778-895-7570 or 604-836-5931

827

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 1995 CHEV BLAZER 87,000kms, excellent running condition. Aircared. $3500 obo. 604-528-8518 2006 LAND ROVER LR3 SE, dark blue, 40K MLS/64K KMS, no accid, lady driven, new tires, batt & brakes, immaculate @ $24,900. 604-943-0210.

VEHICLES WANTED 851

TRUCKS & VANS

1980 CHEV crane truck, 8 ton lift, $7000 obo. Call Doug @ 604-7500194

AUTO FINANCING

1997 RANGER XLT super cab, 4 X 2, 1 owner, loaded, extras. $3,500 obo. Phone (604)463-2507 2001 MAZDA MPV ES, lther, sunroof, dual a/c, fog lights, gold, beige int., 192K. $5450. (604)825-2393

838

RECREATIONAL/SALE

845

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

CA$H Top Dollar Today!

818

2000 BUICK Century, burgundy, 4 dr, beige inside, elec seats. Air cared Sept. 2 years. V6. 54,000 kms. $5900/obo. 604-541-8607. 2000 LASABRE LTD. Leather heated seats, GT pkg, like new certified 121K. $6900 obo. 604-593-5072

Douglas Tufnail Jr. $7979.75 for Connie Lynn 1981 Hoft Aluminum 9.45m George Nitta/Nitta Enterprises $2004.52 forn Ice Cube CFV #: 30676 M.O.T. #: 12K106103 Bill Hicks $9616.94 for Big Kahuna Custom made Sale Boat

MARINE

Steve Normoyle $12019.29 for Ransom 11 M.O.T.#: 825985 Kettenburg Sail Boat 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Beam

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BOATS

17â&#x20AC;&#x2122; F.G. BAYLINER, 160hp Merc Cruiser. Comes w/trailer $4300 obo 604-768-8434 or 604-302-8311

John Turnbull $3217.57 for Little Casper CFV#: 311164 Estate of King Brezden $13245.82 for Early Worm Shirley P. Larden $9690.68 for Swaakweim 25â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Bow Picker Estate of Derek Point $1580.78 for Blue Sky 11 CFV#: 22797 M.O.T.#: M042

778.772.4724 AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

Owner Unkown GL11 Double Eagle K13K639

Autos â&#x20AC;˘ Trucks â&#x20AC;˘ Equipment Removal

All boats will be sold on or after June 11, 2011, by bids, boats may not necessarily sell for the amount owing, which do not include fees that have been incurred to date. Those that do not sell will be disposed of as deemed fit. Inquiries to: info@repobc.ca Consumer Bailiffs Inc. 604 795 7337

CARS - DOMESTIC

1998 Audi A4 quattro, V6, 5spd, 317KM. $3000 obo. 250-307-1215.

$2341.01 for Jonathan-T CFV # 23145 M.O.T #: 801672 Priscilla/Kevin Wood $6414.58 for Dandee No.1 CFV#:22788 Diane Carol Daschk $4122.97 for Wayward 1 CFV#:27796 M.O.T.#:393931

Christopher Epp $6350.75 for Shark Attach 2003 Road Runner Trailer 2RAB3051X41000579

Scrap Cars & Trucks

1990 CADILLAC Allante convertible white, â&#x20AC;&#x153;rareâ&#x20AC;?, 2 seater, 155,000 kms Must sell. $6,900. 604-309-4001 1997 BUICK PARK AVE V6 new brk & tires, heated leather certified private $5500 obo. 604-364-1554

Tri Minh Tran / Van Thi Nguyen

2008 DODGE RAM 3500 Laramie, diesel, auto, 4 X 4, L. box, dealer insp. $28,900. Call 778-895-7570.

2006 NORTHSHORE 30 FT Travel trailer, 36â&#x20AC;? dble slides, bunk units, fully loaded $24,000. 604-824-8970 LINDELL Beach Holiday Resort at Cultas Lake, Park Model. Furnished, air con.,slps 6 and all window coverings. 2011 site fees are paid. $68,000. (604) 460-1838

FREE

COMPLETE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ESTIMATES

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

1979 MGB LE conv, all LE goodies, compl invoices avail, 1 owner for 17 yrs. $8500. Bill (604)943-5303.

SUITES, UPPER

BROADMOOR, Williams/No. 3 Rd. 3 bdrm. main floor, lge. fncd yrd, 4 appl., incl. yrd/lawn maint. 60% utils. $1460. June 1. 604-275-9111 RICHMOND 3 bdrm. upper, steps to dyke, 1200sq. ft., shared ldry/b/yard, 1/2 utils., carport. $1200 mo. 604-816-2340 RICHMOND, Williams/# 3. 3 bdrm. 1 bathrm. Balcony. Shared lndry. June 1. $1460. 604-948-1966. STEVESTON N. Beautiful upper level 1/bdrm suite in family home. 600 sq ft. with front & back balconies. Separate entrance, shared laundry. NS/NP. $850/mo. incl util. Sam 604-813-4025.

752

TOWNHOUSES

RICHMOND

ROOM Near IRONWOOD - $550Furn. kitcn,ldry.internet,cable,util. Avail. June 1 - call after 6pm 604992-1208

1 Bdrm on SW Marine Dr, 5 min to Rmd Centre. Close to Canada Line/bus to UBC. Heat & H/W included. $795/m. 604-339-3686 or 604-722-8833 2 Bdrm bsmt ste. Nr #4 Rd/Cambie Newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. $900/mo + utils. N/P, N/S, Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. June 1. (604)375-5458 4TH/GRANVILLE, G/L 2 bdrm, pri entry. $850 incl heat & hydro (no lndry). NP/NS. Suit single (couple rent neg). Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. 604-244-7862 IRONWOOD 1 bdrm suite in family home, cozy, sep ent, lge fncd yd, back lane, $600/mo. Shrd. lndry. NS/NP. Sam 604-813-4025. RICHMOND, Ironwood. Large 1 bdrm, 1 full bath. Bright & clean. Nr all amenits. N/P. N/S. Avail. now. $800 incl utils. 604-808-6143. RICHMOND, large 1 bdrm, close to all amenities, available. June 1. Phone 604-278-416 / 604-551-8340 RICHMOND, Railway & Blundell. Beaut 1 bdrm, lrg l/rm & kitchen Nice lrg bkyrd. Nr amenits & bus. W/D. Suit 1 person. NS/NP. $750 + 1/2 utils. Avail June 15. Call eves. 604-272-3033 or 604-762-0221. RICHMOND. Spacious 1 bdrm, priv suite. F/P, cov. patio, 4 appls, lndry, w/w, storage, prkg, yrd. Avail June 1. N/P. $795/m. (604)833-2103 RICHMOND, W. large 2 bdrm, 1,000 sf, NS/NP, 4 appls, $850. Avail June 1. Phone 604-272-2157

OKANAGAN

4 bdrm South Facing Waterfront Vacation Home On Shuswap Lake!

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RICHMOND

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OFFICE/RETAIL

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

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FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022 SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288 SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288

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To celebrate TD’s Canadian Children’s Book Week, Canadian author Ted Staunton passionately entertained a group of children from Cambie and South Arm community centre’s out-of-school care programs with excerpts from his popular children’s stories.

The Richmond branch of the B.C. Registered Music Teachers presented three afternoon concerts May 15 at Richmond Presbyterian Church. Students receiving top marks in the January 2011 exams in piano, ﬂute and violin were given awards during the ﬁrst recital. Pictured here with the president of the Richmond Branch, Mimi Ho, are: Jasmine Dy, Katelyn Wu, Lucy Yu, Katherine Zhang, Daniel Lum, Jackson Qui, Nancy Song, Jeremy Yao, Hodgson Xue, Noah Ha, Nathaniel Villanueva and Tony Liu.

Close to 600 people on 20 teams competed in last weekend’s plane pull of a 60-tonne FedEx 757 cargo plane. It was the ﬁrst stop of the ORBIS Pull for Sight national tour at Vancouver International Airport last weekend, which raised funds to give visually impaired children in the developing world the opportunity to receive much needed eye care.

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

OK Bottle Depot general manager Kyu Lee, right, and Review publisher Mary Kemmis are all smiles after their two businesses helped raise $440.75 for Japan’s earthquake and tsunami relief efforts.

More than 130 people participated in last weekend’s 12-hour Cyclebetes fundraising event at J.N. Burnett Secondary, raising around $4,000 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Elementary and high school students cycled on a stationary bike for 12 hours.

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