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Naysayers pack Onni open house Steveston residents say ‘no’ to waterfront high-rises by Christine Lyon Staff Reporter A group of longtime Steveston residents posted 400 flyers around the community encouraging people to attend an open house about Onni Group’s proposed waterfront development. Their efforts didn’t go to waste. Shortly after the doors opened Thursday at 3 p.m. a lineup trailed out of the gymnasium at Steveston Community Centre as people waited to sign in and pick up a comment card. All were hoping to learn more and express opinions about Onni’s application to rezone its narrow strip of land on Bayview Street. The developer hopes to erect two residential high-rises—10 and 12 storeys—on the last of its Imperial Landing parcels. One of the flyer-posters, Jacqui Turner, worried that approving the rezoning application would set a prec-
edent. “It’s going to open up a floodway of high-rises down here,” she said. “They’re not neighbourhood friendly.” Most of the crowd echoed Turner’s opposition to the towers which, if approved, would be the tallest buildings in Steveston. Angela Burnet strolls the boardwalk regularly and said high-rises would ruin Steveston’s charm. “It is totally out of scale. It’s a building that’s perfect for downtown Richmond—I do not want to live in downtown Richmond.” she said. “I think they’re proposing to create a Berlin Wall,” she added. Groups of people huddled around informational poster boards and peered over each other’s shoulders to examine two scale models. One of those models depicted Onni’s original plan which adheres to current zoning— six four-storey buildings with maritime-based commercial space on the ground floor.
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Kids take sour stand against cancer by David Marsh Contributor
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Deborah Rasiuk’s family is preparing to fill a five-gallon cooler or two full of cancer-fighting lemonade once again this weekend. Rasiuk, a breast cancer survivor, and her kids will put up their fundraising Lemonade for Life stand for the seventh straight year at a Richmond supermarket. Named for her kids Jenna, 11, and Noah, 9, the stand has raised around
$80,000 since its inception after Rasiuk was first struck with breast cancer. The idea, Rasiuk said, was to involve the children in doing something to battle the disease as they saw their mother struggle with the effects of chemotherapy and a double mastectomy. “They felt very helpless, they didn’t know what to do,” she said. And while a lemonade stand was a natural fit with a kids’ money-raising ef-
fort, it was also a good fit with their mother’s misfortune. “You’ve got to make lemonade when life gives you lemons, right?” said Rasiuk, who is now cancer-free. The stand will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Sunday at the Save-OnFoods at Ironwood Plaza, No. 5 Road and Steveston Highway. All proceeds go to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation via the CIBC Run for the Cure, which will be held Oct. 3 in Vancouver (www.runforthecure.com).
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The other showed the 200-unit highrise proposal in which the entire development would be residential and contained in two buildings. As part of this proposal, Onni would donate two acres of land to the city, which could be a potential park site, and contribute $500,000 to the community centre. If the high-rise proposal gets the green light, Cynthia Rautio would be able to see the buildings from her English Avenue home. “It will shadow my home and I’ll have people in a tower staring down at my backyard,” she said. “I think it’s an ill-conceived proposal. I think the only thing generating this proposal is money in the pocket for Onni.” Rautio would prefer the land be left as open space, but said: “If it has to be developed, it should be the lowestdensity and the lowest-height buildings possible.” David Fairweather has been following the Imperial Landing development since Onni tabled a new vision for the waterfront in 2003. He had his comment card neatly filled out. All the written comments will first go to the city, then Onni for consideration. “The 10- and 12-storey proposal is outrageous,” Fairweather said. “It demonstrates again the total lack of appreciation of the views of the public since 2003 at open houses, and what is appropriate for Steveston on this site.” Fairweather was skeptical Onni would seriously consider the public opinion
Open House No. 2 • Onni is planning a second open house Wednesday, Sept. 22 at Steveston Community Centre from 6 to 8 p.m. expressed at Thursday’s open house. “We’re never heard,” he lamented. A besieged Chris Evans, Onni’s vicepresident, attempted to address residents’ many concerns. “People have some questions about the size and just what the ultimate use of the area is going to be after being donated to the city,” he told The Richmond Review on Friday. He said the open house was meant to be an information session where people could learn what the current zoning allows and what the rezoning proposal would include. He wasn’t able to answer some of the residents’ more specific questions about traffic and amenities. “We’re not in a position to respond to people talking about schools, or people asking different questions about things that are well beyond the control of a development,” he said. Evans reiterated Onni’s reason for the rezoning application. “The merit of the rezoning and the result of the buildings is basically we have tried to maximize the area able to be donated to the city,” he said. A second public open house is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 22 at Steveston Community Centre, 4111 Moncton St., from 6 to 8 p.m.
Christine Lyon photo Onni vice-president Chris Evans fields a question at an open house Thursday in Steveston.
TransLink to move HQ Will share space with Transit Police, save $430k by Jeff Nagel Black Press
TransLink is relocating its headquarters to the site of a new development in New Westminster—land that once housed a Labatt brewery.
TransLink will relocate its headquarters from Metrotown in Burnaby to a new building in New Westminster it will share with the Transit Police in a move expected to save a significant amount of money. The new four-storey building is to be built on Columbia Street across from New Westminster’s Sapperton SkyTrain station, adjacent to Royal Columbian Hospital. “We will actually save $430,000 a year over what we’re paying now,” said TransLink spokesman Ken Hardie, adding the savings from the move to new quarters will be worth $8 million over the life of the 20-year lease with developer Wesgroup Properties. He said the recent administrative downsizing had left TransLink with more office space than it needed and the new quarters allow for a much more efficient configuration of staff. The deal came at what Hardie describes as an opportune time in
what is currently a tenant-friendly market. “We got a very good deal,” he said. The move will happen in 2013, when TransLink’s lease for its corporate offices expires at the Metrotower II office tower in central Burnaby. Transit Police operations are spread out at several different buildings in New Westminster—some of them in need of seismic upgrades— and Hardie said there was an urgent need to consolidate them under one roof. In all, the new 137,000-square-foot building will house 250 Transit Police staff—including uniformed officers and civilian staff—as well as 230 TransLink employees. Hardie said 17 different sites were considered. “It was mandatory that we locate next to high-capacity transit and where we could reflect our own broader regional goals, including collaborative land-use planning that encourages location of jobs, homes and services near existing transit
facilities.” The building is part of a cluster of four residential towers mixed with office and retail space in the Brewery District redevelopment Wesgroup is leading on the site of the old Labatt brewery.
“We wanted to have a sustainable project from a jobs, residential and retail perspective.” - Gino Nonni “We wanted to have a sustainable project from a jobs, residential and retail perspective,” Wesgroup president Gino Nonni said, calling it a prime example of transit-oriented development. A Thrifty Foods supermarket is already under construction there and the total floor space of the redevelopment project is estimated at 1.4 million square feet, comprising 700 to 800 residential units in addition to business and commercial space.
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Murder trial in death of Ben Warland nears by David Marsh Contributor The trial of Joshua David Berner, accused of stabbing a 23-year-old man to death after an altercation on a transit bus in Richmond in February 2009, begins Monday in Vancouver. Berner, 26, faces a second-degree murder charge in the death of Ben Warland, who was found lying in the front yard of a house on Cambie Road in the early hours of a Sunday morning and later died in hospital. Berner was arrested at the scene. Police allege that Berner was one of two men involved in an altercation with Warland on a public bus prior to the stabbing. The dispute resumed after the men got off the bus. Berner was the only
person charged in the incident. Investigators have said they believe the murder was not related to drugs or organized crime, but the alleged motive will not be made public until prosecutors begin presenting their case next week. The trial is expected to run approximately one month at Vancouver Law Courts in downtown Vancouver. Second-degree murder convictions carry an automatic life sentence, with eligibility for parole set by the presiding judge at between 10 and 25 years. Berner’s trial begins less than two months after his mother, Carol Berner, was found guilty of impaired driving causing death and three other charges arising from an unrelated 2008 incident in which the vehicle she was driving killed a four-year-old girl in Delta.
Man arrested for video-game piracy
City of Richmond – Social Financial Hardship Assistance Fund Pursuant to Section 24 of the Community Charter:
A Richmond man was arrested last week on allegations of selling pirated copies of video games at a local mall. Richmond RCMP say they seized “numerous” illegally copied games as well as associated electronic devices after a search of the Penguin Village Hobbies and Entertainment store at Parker Place Mall on Sept. 1.
A 31-year-old male Richmond resident was arrested in the swoop. Mounties are recommending the unnamed man be charged with selling infringing copies of copyrighted material. The man was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 2. — David Marsh
Richmond Therapeutic Equestrian Society has applied for an interest free loan of $25,000 from the Social Financial Hardship Assistance Fund for interim financing as a result of delays in receiving funding from external funding agencies. Richmond Therapeutic Equestrian Society must repay the $25,000 to the City’s Social Financial Hardship Assistance Fund six months after the advance of the loan. A Council decision on this matter is anticipated to be made at the Regular Open Council meeting scheduled for 7:00 pm on Monday September 13, 2010 in the Council Chambers at Richmond City Hall. For more information please contact the Finance Division at 604-276-4217.
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Westminster Highway road closure at the No. 9 Road railway crossing September 11 and 12 Westminster Highway will be closed to traffic at the No. 9 Road railway crossing from 10:00 p.m., Saturday, September 11 to 4:00 p.m., Sunday, September 12, 2010. The closure will permit the City and CN Rail to conduct railway maintenance work and re-paving.
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Man charged with sexual assaults on youth A former Tsawwassen resident has been charged with sexual assault, and Delta police are asking other potential victims to come forward. J a m i e s o n R i c h a rd Glendinning, also known as Rick, has been charged with sexual assault, indecent assault, and gross indecency. Glendinning used to own an Internet cafe, the Virtual Coffee Bean, in Richmond. The Delta Police Department received information alleging incidents of sexual assault in December 2009, and has learned there were multiple victims, both male and female, ranging in age from elementary to secondary school students. Sgt. Sharlene Brooks said the department is not disclosing how many victims they know of at this time. “Obviously one victim in a situation like this is too many. But what we want to ensure is we don’t leave any stone unturned—if in fact there are other victims who have not yet come forward, we want to give them an opportunity to do so.” Glendinning, a 60-yearold Vancouver resident, used to live in Tsawwassen, and was involved with the Tsawwassen Amateur Baseball Ass o c i a t i o n b e t we e n 1985 and 1995. Police are concerned his affiliation with the athletic association means he would have interacted with many youth during that time span. “We certainly don’t want to overlook the potential that there may be additional victims. That’s an unknown that we want to explore,” said Brooks. Anyone who may have been the victim of a sexual assault in this instance is asked to contact Const. Dave Black with the Delta Police Sexual Offences Section at 604-946-4411 ext. 5253. Glendinning made his first court appearance Sept. 2 and is due to return to court Sept. 16. Due to the age of the victims, a publication ban prohibits the release of any information that could identify them. — Black Press
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“The people in Coevorden and the Dutch government would very much like to see it preserved.” - Ted Townsend “It’s got some historical and cultural significance,” said Townsend. “The people in Coevorden and the Dutch government would very much like to see it preserved, so we’re working towards that.” Meanwhile the rest of the Fantasy Gardens buildings, including the iconic windmill, have been razed to make way for a new residential, retail and commercial neighbourhood dubbed The Gardens. The multi-use development includes a 4.8-hectare park and agricultural gardens. A Townline Homes spokesperson did not return calls.
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The City of Richmond has contracted Imperial Paving Ltd. to grind and pave the following locations in Richmond from August 25 to September 30, 2010: • 6000 Block of No. 4 Road Hours of work will be: • Daytime work (Monday to Saturday): 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Traffic will be reduced to single-lane alternating at times, and may be subject to temporary lane closures. Delays may occur. The use of an alternate route is strongly encouraged. Residents are asked to please not park vehicles in the immediate area during paving. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. This work is weather dependent and dates are subject to change without notice. Questions may be directed to Wasim Memon, Supervisor, Engineering Inspections, at 604-276-4189, or visit the City’s RoadWorks section on-line at http://www.richmond.ca/services/rdws/projects/2010Paving_Program.htm
2011 City Grant Program Open Applications accepted until October 15, 2010 The City of Richmond supports the enhancement of a positive quality of life for all its residents, and City Council recognizes that one means of helping to achieve this goal is through an annual Grant Program to support the work of community service groups. The City Grant Program and Application Form are available online through the City’s website at www.richmond.ca, or from the Information Counter at City Hall, 6911 No. 3 Road, 604-276-4000. Applications will be considered from non-profit organizations meeting the program criteria. Completed applications must be received at the Richmond City Hall Information Counter by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 15, 2010. If you have any questions regarding the program or your application, please contact Lesley Sherlock, Social Planner, at 604-276-4220.
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Phony food bank collector making rounds Amendment to the 5 Year Financial Plan (2010-2014) Bylaw No. 8568 The Community Charter requires that Council adopt a 5 Year Financial Plan each year prior to the adoption of the Annual Property Tax Rates Bylaw. The Community Charter also allows for amendments to the 5 Year Financial Plan. Subsequent to the adoption of the City’s 5 Year Financial Plan (2010-2014) Bylaw No. 8568 on March 18, 2010, additional opportunities and projects have emerged. The current expenditure bylaw does not include these amounts. Therefore the City is proposing to amend its 5 Year Financial Plan Bylaw. The proposed amendment to the 5 Year Financial Plan (2010-2014) Bylaw 8568, Amendment Bylaw 8653 is currently available in PDF format on the City website at www.richmond.ca/cityhall/finance/reporting/fiveyear.htm. The City is required by the Community Charter to undertake a process of public consultation before the amendment is adopted by Council. We welcome your feedback via email to finance@richmond.ca. It is anticipated that Amendment Bylaw 8653 will be considered by Council for adoption at the regular Council Meeting on September 27, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers. Public delegations at the Council Meeting are also permitted with regard to this bylaw.
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Richmond Food Bank says demand rising by David Marsh Contributor If someone comes to your door asking for donations to the Richmond Food Bank, you can be sure of one thing: it’s not for real. The local food bank, which never solicits doorto-door or by telephone, says it has been getting an increasing number of
reports in recent the food bank’s weeks of its name name in the Stebeing used by unveston area. known parties in The message dubious mobile from the real food bank is simple: it cash-raising efforts. isn’t us. And the Rich“They’ve even mond RCMP come to my HEWLETT home,” said Marhas now issued garet Hewlett, a news release seeking information on a executive director of the young woman going door- Richmond Food Bank. to-door for donations in The charity relies en-
tirely on proactive donations of food and money. Any fraudulent use of its name comes at a particularly rough time, Hewlett said, as the effects of the recession continue to increase demand for food bank services, as well as limit the supply of donations. Hewlett said the number of households served by the food bank continues to run more than 50 per cent higher than it was before the recession began in 2007. “It hit us faster and harder than we even expected,” she said. “It’s been a huge jump.” The young woman being sought by the RCMP is described as 25 to 30 years old, about five foot eight and medium build, with brown eyes and brown shoulder-length hair. The Mounties ask that any information on the suspect, or any similar incidents, be reported to local police at 604-2781212, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. The Richmond Food Bank is located at 1005800 Cedarbridge Way and can be reached at 604-271-5609.
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Pay-to-play mulled for Metro parks Businesses could run zip lines, dog washes to generate revenue for region by Jeff Nagel
nities won’t come to places like Pacific Spirit Regional Park, noting a group of Vancouver west side activists would swiftly mobilize. Instead, he sees the focus being on parks further east, particularly ones frequented by many families and where “environmental sensitivities aren’t as strong.” Martin said she recognizes the affordability issue.
Black Press Metro Vancouver may open the region’s parks to more commercial businesses that could charge visitors to use zip lines, water slides, dog wash stations or other new amenities. The concept may bring big changes to Tynehead Regional Park in northeast Surrey or Aldergrove Lake Regional Park in Langley, among others. The move is being championed by parks committee chair and Langley City Coun. Gayle Martin, who sees potential to offer more enhanced services while using fee revenue to reduce the burden of park operations on regional taxpayers. “We know there’s probably going to be some backlash, but we have to handle that,” Martin said. “We’re not going to desecrate a park to put an enhanced service in it.” A zip line may be a great opportunity at Tynehead, Martin said, noting it’s an activity many different people can enjoy and the park has easy access off Highway 1. And a water park might be one potential option to replace man made Aldergrove Lake, which the region has been advised to drain because of leaks. “If it was some kind of water park it would have to be a paid access,” Martin said. “It would be an enhanced service.”
“We know there’s probably going to be some backlash, but we have to handle that.” - Gayle Martin
Metro Vancouver’s parks •Metro has 22 regional parks, with an aim to “protect diverse habitats and inspirational landscapes,” according to its website. •Parks range in size from 12 hectares of lakefront at Grant Narrows to more than 3,700 hectares of forested wilderness at Lynn Headwaters.
She said Metro has not yet ruled out spending the estimated $4 million it would take to repair Aldergrove Lake and retain the popular swimming hole, which attracts 25,000 visitors per year. Parks with dog zones, including Tynehead, could be equipped with a canine swimming lake and self-serve dog-washing area, she added. “How or even if we’d charge for that, I don’t know,” Martin said, but suggested there may be strong demand from dog owners. Coffee shops or concession stands could pair up with other amenities like a dog swimming lake or kids’ water park, she added. Private investors could even be recruited to build new fishing piers along some water bodies, she said, noting some U.S. parks have such sites with complete rentals of fishing tackle
Stephen Rees photo Bird watchers spy species at Richmond’s only Metro Vancouver park, Iona Beach Regional Park.
and bait. The ideas go well beyond the pay-per-use amenities now in Metro regional parks, such as Brae Island campground, the existing concession stand at Boundary Bay Regional Park, the canoe rentals at Grant Narrows in Pitt Meadows or bike rentals at Colony Farm in Port Coquitlam. Some of the $2 million per year Metro now earns in its parks also comes from house rentals and movie shoots by the film industry. Pitt Meadows Mayor Don MacLean said he’s somewhat concerned about affordability for families. “If you take someone into the park and say OK we have zip lines and we have boat rides, the kid
wants all of those,” he said. “And it places stress on the parents to be able to pay for them.” MacLean doesn’t outright reject new services and revenue possibilities, but said he will be on guard against any move to add gate fees to enter parks or put significant swaths off limits to free use. “I’d like to think you could go and put a couple of picnic benches together and have your kid’s birthday in a regional park and not have to pay anything for it,” he said. Some activities make sense, he said. “People don’t always have their own canoe or have a zip line in their backyard.” MacLean predicted such business opportu-
“Obviously we want to keep our parks open to as many people as we can,” she said, but added it’s been several years since Metro rethought its park services. “It’s time to look seriously at this again,” she said. Metro previously considered but then abandoned ideas like a golf academy at Tynehead. “The zip line challenge course would be less intrusive on the park than a golf course, where you might have to cut down every tree that is there,” Martin said. A couple of privately run zip lines now exist in the region, including one on Grouse Mountain and one at Maple Ridge, on a former campground the operator leases from the municipality. Money from lease fees or a share of operator revenue could be used to cut the costs of the parks system or to acquire more land for future parks, Martin said. Martin and Bowen Island representative Peter Frinton recently toured a pay-to-enter regional park with various amenities in South Carolina’s Charleston County. MacLean said he declined to go on the “junket.” The South Carolina offerings included a water park for kids, rentable gazebos for birthday parties and a bar that offered “Yappy Hour” cocktails to dog owners visiting the off-leash park. Other jurisdictions, such as New Zealand, have forest offerings like canopy walks and even tree house hotels. A staff report to the parks committee also notes options to consider include climbing walls, rental of heritage buildings and in-park “outdoor learning centres.” The report says the central question is whether park users are willing to pay for more services. Martin said Metro will likely convene a panel of experts, including one from the U.S., to consider options to expand services here and generate revenue. The committee direction to “authorize exploration of a full-range of enhanced park services that could be offered” must still be approved by the full Metro board later this month.
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Postal mystery solved after 17 years Case closed. Almost. Cecil Coutts has finally achieved some closure on a 111-year-old mystery that had dogged the retired police officer for 17 years. But it’s not the kind of case you would think would capture a cop’s attention—no missing person or murder or theft. Rather, the mystery involved postage stamps and postal history, a hobby in which the 78-year-old Coutts has been heavily involved for more than 55 years. “Being a policeman for 35 years, naturally my investigative instincts kept driving me,” said Coutts, who worked as a general duty officer, commanding officer and superintendent in Saskatchewan, Alberta and B.C. before retiring in 1985. “For me, it’s fun.” Coutts got stuck on stamp collecting when he was a 22-year-old rookie cop at RCMP headquarters in Saskatchewan. A fellow officer had been collecting unique, government-issued stamps that had a ‘G’ overprint, which showed they were for government-use only. Coutts was intrigued. He soon learned that stamp collecting was a hobby of patience and effort, just like police work. And RCMP headquarters was a great place for a novice stamp collector, as mail from more than 100 detachments arrived daily. When his stamp collecting colleague was transferred, Coutts’ collection quickly grew. His wife, June, embraced the idea, thinking it would be good for him to do something other than police work. “It’s something that just really grabbed him. He’s always coming up to me and showing me something and telling me why it’s important... It really fit in with his police training.” But when Coutts started coming home with bundles of cut-out stamps and soaking them in her kitchen sink to detach them from envelopes, she began to think her husband had gone crazy. But in all his years of collecting stamps and researching postal history, Coutts had never encountered
a postal mystery as great and timeconsuming as the one he sank his teeth into in 1993. While attending an international conference of stamp collectors that year in Portland, Ore., Coutts happened to pick up a free copy of La Posta: A Journal of American Postal History. Days after he returned home, he cracked open the magazine, and six pages in, his police instincts started vibrating. A headline, “Mystery Cover,” with a photo of an envelope dated 1899 caught his eyes. The envelope, which was addressed to a Miss Lobdell in Connecticut, had no postage stamp or postmark of origin but it did have a forwarding stamp from Vancouver and a notation that read, “Lost In Fraser River... 1 July Recov’d 22 J’y.” The owner of the envelope, a Seattle resident, posed the question to La Posta readers: How did this cover get into the Fraser River? Coutts knew. Shortly after retiring, Coutts had written a book about Chilliwack’s postal history: Cancelled With Pride: A History of Chilliwack Area Post Offices 1865-1993. For four years he conducted research for the book, sifting through archives and old newspaper articles, even travelling to Ottawa to search through the national archives. It was there that he first learned of the Fraser River mail incident: On July 1, 1899, mail carrier William ‘Sheep’ McDonald had set out by canoe on his regular route carrying mail from Chilliwack to the Canadian Pacific Railway station in Harrison Mills. Somehow the canoe tipped over, Sheep drowned and his mailbag sank. It was from Sheep’s mailbag that the Seattle resident’s water-stained envelope had originated. But that didn’t solve the mystery. He still didn’t know where the mailbag was found, who found it or what exactly was inside the ‘cover’ envelope. More investigation, more research followed, but no further answers. “I thought I’d hit a dead end.” But a good cop never gives up, and 17 years later, completely by happenstance, Coutts found the missing link.
At an Abbotsford Stamp Club meeting this spring, Coutts bought a 1905 “mourning cover” (an envelope outlined in black that was used to signify a death announcement) addressed to a Mr. J. A. Higginson in Kinkora, Sardis. He immediately started researching the cover, and was connected with 87-year-old Archie Barr, who lives in Chilliwack, and was the sonin-law of James A. Higginson. When Coutts showed Barr the mourning cover, Barr knew the handwriting, that of his mother-in-law, Jessie DeWolf. Barr told Coutts that DeWolf had been living in Vancouver when the mourning cover was sent but later that year moved to Sardis following her marriage to Higginson. He also told him that a lot of DeWolf’s letters were stored in Chilliwack Archives—and that one had even been fished out of the Fraser River. Coutts could barely contain himself. His excitement bubbling over, he pulled out a photocopy of the water-stained envelope that was in La Posta. Barr took one look and told Coutts that it, too, was his motherin-law’s handwriting. Coutts was stunned. He never thought to compare the writing on the two envelopes. He rushed to Chilliwack Archives, where he discovered that DeWolf had been taking correspondence courses for a kindergarten teaching certificate from Miss Lobdell’s School in Connecticut—the very same Miss Lobdell to whom the first envelope had been addressed. And the letter that was fished out of the Fraser was an assignment that DeWolf had sent in for grading. When Miss Lobdell sent it back, she noted at the bottom, “This paper reached me after lying three weeks in the Fraser River. The questions were unreadable, this ink stood the test well but the red ran!!” Coutts couldn’t believe his eyes. He now knew who wrote the cover envelope, what it contained and how it happened to sink in the Fraser River. “I’ve solved other postal mysteries but nothing to this magnitude,” he said. “This mystery was the best I ever had.”
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ALR farmland protection lacking: audit Mark Patrick file photo
Budget cuts leave commission underequipped by Jeff Nagel Black Press Inaccurate paper maps, inadequate enforcement mechanisms and underfunding are among the challenges hindering the Agricultural Land Commission in its job of protecting farmland from relentless pressure from developers. Those are some of the findings of B.C. AuditorGeneral John Doyle, whose office examined the work of the commission in regulating the Agricultural Land Reserve. Doyle found the commission has too few staff and enforcement tools aren’t sufficient to protect ALR land from being damaged by illegal actions, such as the dumping of construction material on farmland. The commission too often relies on written or verbal warnings rather
“The fundamental importance of preserving agricultural land is particularly significant given the uncertain effects of climate change on our food imports and our agricultural systems.” - John Doyle than imposing orders or fines, because it can’t afford to defend tougher measures in court when challenged. The commission’s $2.1-million budget has fallen almost 30 per cent since 2002, and is significantly below what it calls a minimal level required to maintain its core services. “The fundamental importance of preserving agricultural land is particularly significant given the uncertain effects of climate change on our food imports and our agricultural systems,” Doyle said. His report found the commission lacks necessary information to make good decisions. It recommends the
commission work more closely in long-term planning efforts with local cities to encourage farming and seek government support to embark on reforms. Doyle also calls for a beefed-up compliance and enforcement program, perhaps including the ability to ticket offenders who degrade ALR land. Another potential change could be to ban or restrict ALR exclusion applications for prime farmland, the report notes. But the provincial government would have to enact legislative changes to allow many reforms Doyle envisions and his report notes Victoria has not invited the commission to propose any changes over the past eight years. The Lower Mainland has lost eight per cent of its ALR land since the reserve was created in 1973. There has been a net loss of ALR land in every region of B.C., except the north, where additions to the ALR are often not as productive. NDP agriculture critic Lana Popham blamed the provincial government for continued underfunding of the commission. “Less than five per cent of British Columbia’s land base is suitable for agriculture, which is why we must protect the farmland we have, especially in the face of an increasing population and a changing climate,” she said. The commission said it welcomed many of the findings and its new chair is conducting a full review of the organization. Agriculture and Lands Minister Steve Thomson said he will await the results of that review before deciding what if any legislative changes are needed. He said the commission has done a very good job with declining resources. “All ministry and organizations have faced budget constraints as a result of the fiscal situation of the province—the land commission hasn’t been immune to that.”
A farm worker collects cranberries in East Richmond during a previous harvest. B.C.’s Auditor-General found the body tasked to protect farmland has too few staff and is generally underfunded.
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Waterscapes Exhibition
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Richmond Cultural Centre
Saturday, September 25 10:00–12:00 Brushless Painting Acrylic Medium Workshop Danny Chen Art Studio 10:00–4:00
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Steveston Grand Prix of Art
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Artizen Gallery
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Richmond Artists Guild Display
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Waterscapes Exhibition
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Aphrodite’s Studio and Exhibition
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From Dresses to Dragons: Costume Design
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opinion Packaging has become too much
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ike Kermit the Frog once said, it’s not easy being green.
As landfills reach capacity, and Metro Vancouver debates the construction of a new waste-to-energy incinerator to deal with the trash generated by a growing population, residents are taking the initiative by adopting Zero Waste challenges, individually, by neighbourhood, by community. But one look at the recycling blue box tucked away in the hall closet reveals the challenge we face to reduce our waste. It’s always full. No sooner is the box emptied at the curb by automated trucks when it quickly starts to refill with bottles, boxes, boxes within boxes, jars, paper, plastic trays and containers of every size and shape. The sheer amount of packaging we deal with every day is staggering. According to the U.S.-based Dogwood Alliance, 25 per cent of the 2.4 million hectares of trees cut down every year in the southeastern United States ends up wrapping and boxing consumer goods. The computer age, which was supposed to diminish our need for paper, has only made things worse. The little plastic cartridges for inkjet printers, for instance, are notoriously over-packaged, contained in complicated boxes, attached to cardboard or plastic trays, wrapped in sticky plastic and accompanied by a series of instruction pamphlets and promotional paperwork. The problem is compounded if you happened to order that inkjet cartridge from an online retailer; chances are it was shipped in a cardboard box five or six times larger than the already voluminous box encasing the little plastic cartridge, and then further protected by crumpled paper, bubblewrap or Styrofoam peanuts. It’s little wonder that blue box always seems full to be overflowing, often a day or two after it was emptied, and always well before the next scheduled pickup. Responsible, environmentally-conscious consumers can only do so much to keep all these boxes, containers, trays and whatnot from filling landfills. It’s time for manufacturers and retailers to do their part and reduce the amount of packaging material they use. Most of it we can do without. —Black Press (Peace Arch News)
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arents must be breathing a sigh of relief as kids go back to school and schedules become a bit more “normal.”
I have to admit, I sent the girls back with a bit (only a bit) of sadness but quite a lot of relief. My youngest is starting kindergarten (full-time) at her Montessori school, and my oldest is starting Grade 3 at our local public school. Everything would be harmonious if it wasn’t for one stickler: school lunches. Both of my daughters began their education at a school which had a strict policy on food brought to school. No refined sugar, no chocolate, no sodas or juice. Fruit, vegetables and dips are recommended for snacks. Water is the liquid of choice. But now that my oldest is in public school, no
such rule exists. She wonders why she doesn’t get stuff that comes in wrappers, candy or juice boxes in her lunch. As if feeding her any of this is a sign of my love for her. So what’s wrong with a bit of sugar? Nothing really, if it’s a bit and it’s a natural form of sugar. Our brains need sugar to function but I don’t think it comes as any surprise that the average North American consumes way more sugar than necessary. Obesity and diabetes rates certainly confirm this. In addition, the kind of sugar we are consuming has changed drastically. The Slurpees I ate as a kid are not the same as the ones available today. Have you seen the first ingredient? High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is now the ingredient of choice for most sugary food manufacturers. And, unfortunately for kids, it’s like crack cocaine. Do a quick search online for HFCS and what do you find? Not only does is seem to cause excessive weight gain, it produces a neurological effect in the brain, very much like an addictive drug. And, it is in almost everything that is sweet and processed. HFCS is about 75 per cent cheaper than regular sugar and it doesn’t
Ever try to convince a kid that they can’t have a Slurpee on a hot summer day? They’ll look at you like you’re either insane or unusually cruel.
break down in the product the way that sugar eventually does. For these reasons, manufacturers love it. Sound familiar? That’s why so many food processors first began using trans fats. So, sugary products are not like they used to be. And yet, getting rid of them from our diets seems near impossible. Ever try to convince a kid that they can’t have a Slurpee on a hot summer day? They’ll look at you like you’re either insane or unusually cruel. Funnily enough, I got the same looks from other parents when I suggested we try to go sugar-free at public school. “What?” “Totally impossible!” “What do I feed them?” Really? Have we totally forgotten how to nourish our kids without opening up a package?
Judging by the contents of the average kid’s lunch box, I would say we’re pretty darn close. All kinds of processed food bars, fruit-like gummy candies, and packaged biscuits are the norm and have replaced veggie sticks, apples, and cheese cubes as the snacks of choice. And once kids get hooked on these food-like substances, it’s difficult for parents to get them back to eating nutritious foods. Difficult, but not impossible. I’ve downloaded recipes for homous, nut-free bliss balls, and muffins sweetened with applesauce. I’ve also involved my children in the decision making of what we pack in their lunches. We need at least two fruits or vegetables. And, when we buy processed food, I get them to read the ingredients. If there’s something on the list that they can’t pronounce (like HFCS), the product goes back on the shelf. So this year, as we send our children back to school with all their school supplies, let’s arm them for success. Feed them so that their brains and bodies can function to the best of their ability. Arzeena Hamir is co-ordinator of the Richmond Food Security Society.
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letters Liberals give us tax, tax and tax
Time for ‘new blood’ on council
Editor: Today I found a real deal on sale at a local store. Coke, at 99 cents for a two-litre bottle. Proceeding smartly to the cashier with two bottles, I was dumbfounded to be asked for a total of $2.73. Pardon me, I asked, are these not on sale for 99 cents? Yup, said the poor cashier, but all the add-ons boot the total to $2.73. I looked over the sales slip, and realized we are being “two-bitted” to death by this goofy bunch of Liberals. “Tax, tax and more tax,” should be their motto. The price breakdown? Two bottles: $1.98. Recycling fee: 10 cents. Deposit BC: 40 cents. HST: 25 cents. Total: $2.73. Thank you, Colin Hansen and the prevaricating Campbell, it just proves the contention that it’s always the little guy who pays, especially when ‘Ol Gordon is in charge.The fact that this is a regressive tax, and hits the consumer particularly hard, seems to be of no interest to the aforementioned. Combine this with the stance taken by Hansen, akin to that of a four-yearold, who after breaking an object, firmly avows that it must have been someone else. Oh yeah, I will probably get the 40 cent deposit back, if I can afford to buy the gas to drive to the recycling depot, after Gord adds on his “green” tax. T.R. (Terry) Murphy Richmond
Editor: I have been going to council meetings for over 50 years. When I first went to a council meeting there was a reeve and four aldermen who were elected for one year. Then the term for a councillor became two years, and later three years. Now there are eight councillors and a mayor. Some politicians want WRIGGLEStheir term to be four WORTH years. I say that enough is enough. Let’s get some new blood in there. I have telephoned four councillors. Only one telephoned me back. I believe the council should meet every week. The councillors are well paid. I had to wait two hours to speak at a council meeting one night. I fell asleep waiting. The mayor asked a visitor to wake me up. After all, I am 84 and can doze off the odd time. The members of the board of Metro Vancouver should be elected instead of appointed by the councillors. One time I asked the mayor and councillors if the taxpayers paid for the bottled water which they were drinking. I was told that they did. Shortly after that, I saw in the newspaper that Metro Vancouver was discouraging people from drinking bottled water and that tap water was fine. Norman Wrigglesworth Richmond
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Well the final brood of density chickens have come home to roost and in CBC’s coop no less, as they suddenly see that the traffic from those two high-rises will come right down to Moncton Street and right by their street. This reaffirms to me that 12 years ago the CBC chickens laid an egg and it’s now hatching. And we read that local realtor Sean Lawson is in favour of the high rises, stating, “We have a very limited amount of land and a very limited amount of supply.” Well the limited amount of land is certainly the case here, so why
take what little land is left and maximize the density on it? His logic doesn’t make sense to me. What makes even less sense, but could be part of the company’s plan to succeed in its application, is to hold an open house when most of the community is at work and can’t attend. What I’m also wondering about is the environmental aspects. The two high-rises, if built, will be located right next to the dyke and one of the two most important salmon producing rivers in the world and on the Pacific flyway no less. Birds and floor-to-ceiling windows don’t mix. Gordon Kibble Steveston
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devotion to Allah (God). Islam uses the lunar calendar which is about 11 days shorter than the solar calendar. Aug. 11 marked the start of the month of Ramadan and Muslims have been fasting 30 days. This means that they do not eat or drink while the sun shines. As with other Islamic duties, all able Muslims take part in fasting from about age 12. After the sun sets each day, the fast is broken with a meal, known as iftar, which usually begins with dates and sweet drinks that provide a quick energy boost. Fasting Ramadan serves many purposes. While they are hungry
and thirsty, Muslims are reminded of the suffering of the poor. Every mosque in the Lower Mainland opened its doors at the sunset of every day of Ramadan for a free warm meal to hundreds of hungry people. Fasting is also an opportunity to practise self-control and to cleanse the body and mind and it helps Muslims feel the peace that comes from spiritual devotion as well as kinship with fellow believers. By the end of this week, Ramadan ends with the festival of Eid al-Fitr (festival of breaking the fast). Muslims dress in their finest clothes, adorn
their homes with lights and decorations, give treats to children, reach out for neighbours and friends and most important enjoy visits with family and relatives. A sense of generosity and gratitude colours these festivities. Although charity and good deeds are always important in Islam, they have special significance at the end of Ramadan. As the month draws to a close, Muslims are obligated to share their blessings by giving alms and charity to the mosques for distribution to those in need. Shawkat Hasan Richmond
Well-planned cities thrive on high-rises Editor: In 1976, I moved to Richmond and purchased a residence on Citation Drive and found myself a part of one of the biggest controversies in Richmond. Imperial Ventures wanted to build a couple of high-rises on the corner of Garden City Road and Granville Avenue. What a horror! Blocked views! Terrible shading! Change the character of Richmond! What happened? High-rises were rejected and we ended up with a series of wooden condo buildings which are now facing serious challenges. Richmond did catch up 30 years later and all around us are
concrete high-rises. To those in Steveston fighting against the Onni proposal, be careful of what you might get. Take a look at Park Towers, which were built in the later 1960s, and the condos at Granville and Garden City. How I wish we had the towers and extra park space. I am not a developer, don’t know the people behind Onni, but I do have the personal experience of watching when people get paranoid about high-rise buildings. That is what most well-planned cities thrive on and Richmond is late to the game. Floyd Murphy Richmond Effective: SUN MON TUES WED
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Wood burning is pollution
Editor: On Aug. 9, I was in a Save-OnFoods parking lot on Ackroyd Road, taking my mom shopping. We came across a young seagull sitting on a car hood. It was big and motley brown with a lot of fuzz still on it. I called the local shelter, they weren’t there so I left a message. Soon, along came two Save-On employees assuring me the shelter had been notified and no one should touch the bird, as his mother on the grocery roof would then reject it. I deigned to smarter heads and left the crying bird alone, even though I knew, having parents who raised 100 chickens at a time in my youth, that this seagull probably accidently fell off the roof and wasn’t pushed out by mama, because he hadn’t lost all his down yet—not ready to fly. Two days later, I was in the area again and noticed the baby seagull had tootled all the way from Save-On’s parking lot to the side of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce, still crying.
Editor: Re: “Facts on the cob,” Letters, Aug. 28. Mr. Williams’ letter contains few facts to justify the use of this smokebelcher in Richmond. The issues are neighbourhood pollution and lung impairments. My objection to the cob oven is part of the larger objection against unnecessary wood-burning that creates compounds that are extremely poisonous, damages our DNA, and triggers asthma attacks. Mr. Williams advances the carbon sequestration concept to justify burning wood. Trees capture carbon and after they die, slowly release this carbon as decomposition occurs. No burning here. Take a walk in Cathedral Grove, where is the choking pollution? Pollution is all about concentration levels and exposure; burning wood causes local and immediate dangerous spikes in dangerous compounds. Burning wood without emission controls predicts failure for the City of Richmond’s declaration that we will reduce GHG emissions (see the “Energy Management Plan”). Mr. Williams states that natural gas creates more net pollution than burning wood. Not in my neighbourhood. Until we can utilize non-combustion
That’s when I got proactive. I called the shelter again, people there said, yeah, we know, but didn’t tell me what they were going to do. So I called some SPCA branches, as Richmond doesn’t have one. Abbotsford SPCA told me to call the closest branch, Vancouver, and thanked me for looking out for “the little critters.” I left a message with Vancouver. Still I felt bad, so I called the chamber and told them of their
How about a restaurant on top of the towers? Editor: The residents in Steveston believe they want to save the flavour of the village. Many feel that they live in the village because our boundaries are not well defined. What we should be pushing is not saving the village but the historic district, which is becoming more defined with the addition of the newly added sites: London Heritage Farm, Britannia Heritage Shipyard, Gulf of Georgia Cannery and
Scotch Pond. In order for businesses to survive in Steveston they will need growth and density in the community and properly managed we can maintain our village flare. Most of this community screamed foul when the Biggar brothers brought the Bayview development and the Fishermen’s Wharf to Steveston but it has become one of the best things to help bolster this area as a major desti-
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sources of energy, gas or electricity should be used. Pollution from these is negligible compared to burning wood. Mr. Williams refers to the forest fires that caused our air quality to degrade from 3 to 6. He needs to open his eyes to the “forest fire” that burns within Richmond October through March. On Jan. 1 our air quality went from 2 to 5 when one house in 10 started a wood fire. Throughout winter 4,500 wood fires burn in our city—the equivalent of a 30-acre forest fire burning non-stop, degrading our ambient air quality. Sadly, no one knows our neighbourhood air quality readings. If you have two neighbours on your street burning wood, your front door air quality reading is probably 2 or 3 grades worse than ambient air quality. No wonder 10 per cent of our residents have lung issues. Finally, I will leave it to the 15,000 residents of Richmond with lung impairments to respond to your dismissive statement that when air quality gets bad, frequently caused by discretionary burning, they should stay indoors. A visit to a hospital lung ward would be helpful in changing this apparently callous attitude. John McCrossan Richmond
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“visitor” on the side of their building. The lady there assured someone would call the shelter again. A day later, after dinner, I walked into Save-On’s parking lot, mama bird was perched above the store sign, I assume looking for her offspring. He was nowhere to be seen. Hopefully, he didn’t get run over, hopefully somebody came and got him, or put him back on the roof. If you wear gloves, you can put birds back in their nests and they won’t be rejected. And even if they are, wouldn’t it be better to let nature take its course than to allow a wild bird to wander around a parking lot for three days because he wasn’t quite ready to take flight? I know people will argue on the best course of action, but with people and animals/birds in such close proximity these days, sometimes “the little critters” just need a little help. I hope you got some, little dude. I tried my best for ya. Sheila Rathburn Richmond
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10 Mile Diet makes us more experimental with food
I Folio One Mary Gazetas
t was a few years ago that a few of us “foodies” invented and took part in a 10-day attempt to eat food found within a radius of 10 miles—as a way to promote eating locally here in Richmond.
Some of my friends still do a “10 MIle” once a year. Others don’t go quite that far, but eat as much as they can year around that’s grown here and or at least regionally. And way more people than five years ago now ask where their food is coming from. I caught up with Karen
Dar Woon on Thursday. She had hit Day 10 of the diet and was as busy as ever when I met her in the kitchen at Gilmore United Church where she is the chef for their Community Meal Program. Despite long days she made time to do what she and I call the “circuit”—stopping at
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a variety of local farms and grower’s places to buy beets, beans, onions, corn and more. Last year she had her own community garden plot which made it easier for her. Anyone who does the 10 Mile Diet admits a lot more time is needed to go and find food as well as spending way more time in the kitchen to create meals in an inventive way. What Karen has missed this year is fresh fruit. It hasn’t been a great summer for some fruits because of the cold spring. Her parents have peach trees in their back garden and this year there were hardly any. Because of the awesome run of sockeye it’s been easy to eat salmon in a variety of different ways. “Have you been eating salmon every day?” I asked her as she was unwrapping large pork roasts from Alberta on the table for the night’s community meal. She laughed and told me almost except for the meal she made using Harold Steves’s ground beef. We both admitted we really missed Dee and Andy Gilmore’s chicken
and lamb from their No. 8 Road farm. And Tai-On too on No. 5 Road since it closed back in July. “Tonight I’ll be making a salmon and corn chowder with other ingredients—my leftovers from the last 10 days,” she said. If I was on this diet this week I know I would want to experiment with barbecued salmon heads which are apparently delicious. Most of us in my family chuck the heads when they are supposed to be prized pieces to eat. I believe the 10 Mile Diet makes us more experimental and we’re very conscious about not wasting food in terms of what can be made into soup, sauces and stews. I once read that in North America, 50 per cent of the food grown is thrown out which is an astounding statistic compared to countries who are living with droughts, floods or natural disasters. Karen is active in the local food system in other ways. In recent weeks she has been leading a program sponsored by the Richmond Food Security Society. It is a series of drop-in canning work-
shops being held at the Garratt Wellness Centre Tuesday evenings where participants are encouraged to bring their own food they want to learn how to preserve and be guided by the “canning coach.” Some of the food also comes from the Fruit Tree Project and the Terra Nova Sharing Farm. Surplus jars are donated to the Richmond Food Bank or put aside for several community meal programs. From now until Thanksgiving, local food just gets better in terms of choices and the abundance available. Participating in the 10 Mile Diet might not be for everyone. But exploring to see what is out there and eating locally is. If you’re not sure where to go to buy the best, homegrown fresh food, check out the local food guide the Richmond Food Security Society produces: richmondfoodsecurity.org. Mary Gazetas is a director of the Richmond Fruit Tree Sharing Project, instructor, artist and writer. Her column appears every weekend in The Richmond Review.
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forts are widespread throughout the community. Prior to the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, they helped organize a team of volunteers for national and international speed skating events at the Richmond Olympic Oval. During the Games in February, the pair volunteered as “blue coats.”
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With little fanfare, on April 12, 1980 he dipped his artificial leg into the Atlantic Ocean near St. John’s, Nfld. to begin the Marathon of Hope. He ran the equivalent of a marathon a day for 143 days before being forced to stop outside Thunder Bay, Ont. The cancer had returned, this time to his lungs.
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South Arm Country Fair is back by Rebekah Hammond Contributor Enjoy food, fresh air, and hayrides at the annual South Arm United Church Country Fair Sept. 18. Tried, tested and true the country fair is a community event Richmond has enjoyed for many years. At last year’s 50th anniversary, 3,000 guests attended the celebrations. “I always enjoy the fair,” said Olwen Walker, one of the fair’s organizers. “It’s really an extraordinary kind of event.” Organizers don’t have to change much because they know it works, she said. Visitors to the fair can eat strawberry shortcake, admire handmade quilts, search for treasures at the Junk Tent, or look for higher quality used items in the antiques section. Other traditional fair activities people can participate in are horse shoe pitching, silent auction and the cakewalk. The cake walk is similar to musical chairs. Participants follow numbered footprints on the floor while music plays. A cake is awarded to whoever is on the called-out number
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when the music stops. Food and craft vendors will be showing off their wares while, demonstrations, presentations and local performers will show off their skills on stage. This year, the organizers are going green and asking visitors and vendors to bring their own reusable bags told hold their new-found
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Miss BC winner also a volunteer by Timmy Wong Contributor
Richmond’s Sandra Gin is a teacher, student, coach and volunteer.
Completing her master of arts in English, teaching full-time at Matthew McNair Secondary, coaching the McNair cheerleading team to provincial championships, mentoring young girls in the YWCA High School Mentorship Program and winning the Miss BC pageant in 2009 are no easy tasks. When one single person is able to accomplish them all, it is astounding. Meet Sandra Gin: coach, student, teacher and mentor. It’s a wonder she has any time left to sleep, let alone volunteer. “I just know that volunteering is important,” said Gin. “I’ve been volunteering my whole life, and I always feel like I can do more to give back to my community.” Gin first discovered the joys of volunteering 10 years ago as a volunteer cheerleading coach when she finished high school. “I learned the importance of volunteering whenever I can,” Gin said. “I started competitive cheerleading a long time ago, and I loved seeing how cheerleading was able to bring everyone together. It’s a very inclusive sport and the stu-
dents can be proud of their growth in the program.” Her love for the sport grew as she took on head coaching duties for the McNair cheerleading team in 2005. What started as a team of 12 has exploded into a group of 30 of boys and girls, as well as five assistant coaches. Between studying, teaching, and coaching, Gin is an I Volunteer writer for Volunteer Richmond Information Services (VRIS); she tells the stories of Richmond volunteers and how their contributions have impacted the community. “I love meeting new people and hearing about what they do. I find it very inspiring to hear that these volunteers are very passionate about their work,” Gin said. She is responsible for setting up meeting times with featured volunteers, doing research on them and their organization before, conducting the interview, and writing the article. “I have lived in Richmond my whole life, and when I hear these inspirational stories firsthand, I feel that it is important to get the information out to the readers,” she continues. “Since I was in elementary school, I always wanted to go
into journalism,” Gin admits. “Now, I get that opportunity to see my articles published, as well as meet some really amazing people and organizations that I didn’t know existed before.” Gin humbly acknowledges the benefits of volunteering and leading a well-balanced life for herself. “Because of the cold-calling I have to do and the interviews I conduct, I have gained confidence, interpersonal skills, and communication skills. Of course, I’m learning a lot more about writing good articles too,” she replies with a laugh. “I don’t think of it as a personal reward, but it’s something that I can give, and the fact that I can give back to my community is its own reward.” With a typical day that involves teaching, night classes, leading cheerleading practices, and fitness classes, Gin has mastered the art of multi-tasking and schedule-making. “The only challenge is that I always feel like I can do more.” To find out how to become an I Volunteer writer, or for more information on other volunteering opportunities, visit www. volunteerrichmond.ca or call 604-279-7020.
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Liberals deny stalling on HST Initial committee meeting now adjourned to next Monday by Jeff Nagel Black Press Liberal MLAs who sit on the committee weighing B.C.’s first successful citizens’ initiative want more information from B.C.’s chief electoral officer before deciding whether to send a proposed HST-repealing bill to the Legislature or hold a referendum. Eric Foster, Liberal MLA for Vernon-Monashee, said he wants to know more precisely how much a referendum might cost and perhaps other answers, such as whether additional questions could be put to the electorate. “I want to make sure I’ve got all my facts straight before I vote,” Foster said as the committee convened Tuesday. “The purpose of this is not to stretch this out. I want to clear this up as quickly as we possibly can.” NDP MLA Jenny Kwan proposed the select standing committee on government initiatives send the bill to dismantle the harmonized sales tax on to the legislature for
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iant bibs, hippo hats and miniature neckties are a few of the unique but functional baby products sisters Kelly White and Marcy Reoch will be selling at the Steveston Farmers and Artisans Market this weekend under their Tickles and Giggles label. The Ladner sisters started their at-home business together last year after becoming first-time moms at the same time. Reoch’s baby girl Shaeleigh came first, and just 16 days later White’s son Parker arrived. Both are now 14 months old. “Our lives have kind of always paralleled and we were lucky enough to have babies around the same time,” said White. She used to carry her little boy around in a BabyBjörn carrier and was constantly having to adjust his blanket and wipe herself down after he spat up. See Page 23
Sisters Kelly White (L) and Marcy Reoch (R) were inspired to create baby gear after becoming first-time moms.
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“Doing the baby stuff has kind of allowed me to satisfy that creative part of me.” - Marcy Reoch
“I was always stuffing little burp cloths between his face and my clothes to protect myself,” White said. Reoch had the same problem, so the sisters designed their own blanket and the “Carrier Cozie” was born. The custom blanket fits inside a carrier and has an attachable burp cloth and a pouch for the wee one’s feet. After the sisters successfully marketed the Carrier Cozie, they started making other products—animals hats, extra-wide splatter bibs, cotton belts—all items that aren’t readily found in stores. Reoch has trouble finding clothes for her slender daughter. “Pants and skirts that are the right length don’t fit her at all around the waist,” she explained. The sisters used suspender clips and a bow to create the “Hold’em Up Skirt Clip,” which stylishly cinches the fabric at the waist. Next on the “to design” list is crib guard rails. Shaeleigh has chewed the varnish off her crib and it’s been a challenge for
Reoch to find a protector that matches her nursery’s colour scheme. “I’m frustrated that she’s destroying her crib, and tying blankets over the crib rails isn’t overly attractive,” said Reoch, who has always had a knack for crafts. “Doing the baby stuff has kind of allowed me to satisfy that creative part of me,” she said. Meanwhile, White describes herself as the perfectionist who handles all the pinning and measuring. Tickles and Giggles gear is sold at Buttercup Children’s Boutique in Ladner and online at ticklesandgiggles.com. The sisters have shipped baby goods as far as Australia and South Africa. Find them at the Steveston Farmers and Artisans Market tomorrow (Sunday), Sept. 26 and Oct. 10.
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when he or she has surpassed 20 pounds. However, do not rush turning the seat. Rearfacing is still safer as long as it’s comfortable for baby. • Older children should sit in a forward-facing car seat or booster seat until they are tall enough to sit on the regular seat of the vehicle with their backs flush with the back of the seat and their knees bent naturally at the curve of the seat. Some states have different requirements regarding booster seat usage. It’s best to find out what is applicable in the area for child safety and legal reasons. • The back seat is the safest place for children to ride, and remains the safest place until kids become teenagers. • Richmond Fire-Rescue can assist drivers with the proper installation of child safety seats. Visit a local station for more information.
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In honour of National Baby Safety Month, Anne-Louise Parry, owner of the local Stroller Strides program, is celebrating September as “Stroller Safety Month” and offering a safety checklist to help keep stroller outings safe and enjoyable. As a Stroller Strides owner, Parry works with moms, their babies and their strollers on a regular basis, teaching exercise classes that incorporate intervals of strength training, power walking and cardiovascular exercises using the environment and the strollers. “Strollers are such a common piece of equipment that it’s easy to forget to treat them with the care and caution they deserve,” says Parry. “Keeping this safety checklist in mind every time you place your baby in a stroller will help keep your baby safe when you’re on the go.” • Check the Harness: Harnesses serve a double purpose. They keep children secure and prevent them from twisting or standing, which could cause the stroller to tip over. A five-point harness that goes around the baby’s waist, between his legs, and over both shoulders is the safest for infants and very young children. A threepoint harness that goes around the waist and between the legs is an option best suited to older children. • Check the Tires and Brakes: Set the parking brake firmly when you’re stopped, and try not to stop on a hill. If you must stop on a hill, be sure to turn the stroller’s wheels away from the decline. Make certain that tires are fully
inflated, firmly affixed and in good condition. • Check the Locking Mechanism: Be certain that the frame locking mechanism is engaged when you unfold your stroller to prevent the stroller from collapsing. If you’re using a combo stroller/car seat, listen for the audible click and jiggle the seat to make certain it’s firmly seated on the stroller base. Watch little hands when you’re folding and unfolding the stroller to prevent pinched fingers. • Check the Balance: Don’t exceed the manufacturer’s weight limit for the stroller and don’t try to transport more children than the stroller is designed to hold. Hanging bags and packages from the stroller’s handles can also cause the stroller to tip. • Avoid Large Blankets and Pillows: Using extra blankets, pillows and quilts as a source of warmth in a stroller poses a suffocation risk to infants and young children. Additionally, they can get caught in the stroller wheels. Try using blankets that attach to the stroller with Velcro strips. There are many stroller blankets specifically designed for this purpose. “Parents should also remember never to leave their baby unattended in a stroller,” adds Parry. “And, it’s a good idea to return your stroller warranty card promptly so you can be notified of any recalls or problems with your stroller.” “Safety comes first with all of our exercise activities at Steveston Stroller Strides,” said Parry. “We hope our Stroller Safety tips will help parents in the Richmond area think safety first too, every time they put their child in a stroller.” For more information on Steveston Stroller Strides, contact Anne-Louise Parry at 604-8801142.
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Kindergarten expands, enrolment shrinks by Tom Fletcher Black Press Black Press legislative reporter Tom Fletcher sat down with Education Minister Margaret MacDiarmid to discuss the beginning of the 2010-11 school year. There’s a lot of interest in the full-day kindergarten program starting this year. Is it more popular than you expected? “It’s very popular. We’ve had incredibly positive feedback from parents, teachers are very excited, principals are excited. I think people are aware that full-day play-based learning can enrich their kids’ experience, for a better start for school, so they’re more likely to graduate from high school and go on to university or college.” Is demand exceeding supply? “I’ve heard it’s oversubscribed generally around the province. We’re offering it to about 21,000 students this year, and next year it will be available for all students. One of the things we have to do is develop some new space, and that will happen over the course of this year.” Is the half-day option for kindergarten still available? “The half-day option is still available this year. Next year the plan is to only offer full-day kindergarten. We have heard from a few parents some uneasiness about that, and even for this year, some parents are wondering if their child’s ready for a full day. So we’ve asked parents to consult with their teacher, and there will be some flexibility allowed.” Is the B.C. Teacher’s Federation still filing thousands of grievances about class size and special needs support? “My understanding is that they are. One of the disappointing things about that is that it ties up superintendents and principals in many, many grievances, and of course financial resources, and I would obviously rather have those principals and su-
perintendents working with the teachers to help our education system get better.” Are these grievances forcing change in class size or composition? “Thinking of the arbitration award last year, there was a very small number of classes that were found to be in violation of class size and composition [rules]. In most of the cases it was a technicality ... something like there were two teachers teaching a class, and one wasn’t consulted with and the other one was. Overall, the legislation is being followed.” A pilot program for combining school administrative functions such as payroll, vacation and substitute teacher scheduling gets underway this year in Kamloops-Thompson, Surrey, Vancouver and North Vancouver. Is that proceeding according to plan? “Yes. There are a lot of things that have to
be worked through and that’s why we’re starting with those four districts, but we’re absolutely committed to it where it makes sense. We’re not going to be doing 60 of the same things in different places. We’re going to try to streamline that.” That involves buying new computer systems? “No question. We’re aiming to have a common payroll system, common business functions. Government did this and it certainly accrued considerable savings. [Payroll] can be anywhere because it gets deposited in people’s bank accounts electronically.” B.C.’s Auditor General says you should extend this to school district banking and investments, so cash isn’t sitting in bank accounts. Are you following up on that? “Absolutely. In fact just this past July we had already begun to do a ‘just-in-time’ flow of
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community A killer whale circles a kayaker in the waters near Bowen Island. Two paddlers thought they had disturbed the whale feeding on a group of nearby seals, and they tried to paddle away. But the orca didn’t let them get away so quickly.
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When Bruce McTaggart and Andy Hoppenrath went out in their kayaks to ride the waves for a little Saturday afternoon fun, they had no idea that an orca would decide to play along. The two Bowen Island paddlers were about to discover what is was like to be treated like a whale toy. It started around noon on Sept. 4. They were on the northwest side of Worlcombe Island, just off Tunstall Bay, enjoying some “washing machine” waves. Seconds later, they spotted a killer whale. “As soon as it found us, it decided to have fun,” McTaggart says. “He was like a sheepdog herding us.” Thinking that they had disturbed the whale feeding on a group of nearby seals, the men decided to paddle away from the seals but the orca didn’t want them to go. The whale, which they estimate was 20 to 25 feet, dove underneath them again and again, sometimes riding alongside them. “I could see him swimming at high speed underneath me,” McTaggart says. “If he had nudged us, our boats are so small and lightweight we’d be in the water.” Although the orca came within metres of the kayaks, it never touched them. The orca separated the two kayaks by repeatedly breaching between them and then concentrated on McTaggart, who soon realized that he needed an exit
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SPORTS EDITOR: Don Fennell Phone: 604 247 3732 E-mail: sports@richmondreview.com
Homegrown talent fuels passion on Richmond’s youthful 2010-11 junior hockey team by Don Fennell Sports Editor Sitting in the coaches’ room following his team’s 8-2 opening-day victory over the Port Moody Black Panthers, Richmond Sockeyes head coach Judd Lambert repeated a familiar refrain: “We want to play to our strengths and improve on our weaknesses, same as always.” “My personal philosophy depends on a certain style of hockey,” he said. “I don’t think much is going to change. To a degree personnel dictates the style of play, but not much. At the outset we choose players we think will strive in our system and it just so happens this year there are a lot of Richmond guys and we’re excited about that.” After winning the Keystone Cup as the top Junior B hockey team in Western Canada in 2009, the Sockeyes put together another solid campaign last season going 33-9-6 in the Pacific International Junior Hockey League. They rid themselves of a pesky Grandview Steelers, a team that had their number throughout the regular season, in the playoff quarter-finals but couldn’t duplicate the feat against the upstart Delta Ice Hawks in the semis which derailed their hopes of a champi-
onship repeat. But there’s every indication the Sockeyes are back on track in the 2010-11 season. Though a young team, with two rookies sharing the allimportant goaltending duties, the skill set and promise is unquestionable. There are bound to be growing pains, but Lambert sees them as another challenge in the evolution of the Sockeyes and the players as individuals. “Adversity sometimes is not a bad thing,” he said. “It’s almost harder to keep a team motivated when things are going well than when you know you have work to do.” Lambert is more concerned with establishing consistency. That includes consistency in the message delivered by the coaching staff. “I don’t think winning games by itself makes a player or team better, but I think as you progress through the season—especially if a player is here more than a year, the end result with be more wins and more success,” he said. “Our focus is on establishing expectations and standards for the players—for themselves and in supporting their teammates,” added Lambert. “Our philosophy as a team is to help grow play-
Don Fennell photos Goaltender Devin Nijjer played a strong game in his Richmond Sockeyes’ debut Thursday, backstopping the team to an 8-2 openingday win in the Pacific International Junior Hockey League.
ers and people and get them to the next level. If we hold a high standard wins and losses are going to take of themselves.” After their playoff series loss to Delta, the Sock-
Energetic Patrick Hunter showed his leadership abilities as the Sockeyes’ new captain.
eyes made a conscious choice to begin forming the 2010-11 lineup as soon as possible. By April, they’d already signed several new players. And by the end of July the team was all but set. While management is happy there’s a significant Richmond presence this season, general manager Richard Petrowsky said all the local players deserve to be on the team. One player, Brayden Low, has yet to make his Sockeye debut but is expected to do so this weekend. He impressed the Portland Winter Hawks with his pre-season play for the Western Hockey League team and is likely to play a prominent power forward-type role with the Sockeyes this season. “He’s got good upside and Portland wants him to play,” Petrowsky said. •Sockeyes play the Wolf Pack is Squamish Saturday and host Abbotsford Pillots Sept. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Minoru Arena.
Jake Roder celeberated a hat trick in the Sockeyes’ 2010-11 season opener.
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Bhullar wrestling for world title Decorated Richmond heavyweight challenging for top honour in Moscow meet Richmond resident Arjan Bhullar is in Moscow, Russia for the World Wrestling Championships which began Thursday. The 24-year-old heavyweight is the son of wrestling great Avtar Bhullar who was a national level wrestler and came close to qualifying for the Olympic Games. Avtar won many tournaments and championships in Canada and India. Arjan Bhullar has not only taken over from where his father left off, he is bigger and heavier and thus will wrestle in the 120-kilogram weight class at the 2010 world championships. A busy schedule will also take him to New Delhi, India for the Commonwealth Games in October and then to Italy for the World University Wrestling Championships. A political science student at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, Bhullar is on a fully paid scholarship. But balancing wrestling and education is nothing new for him. He has done it most of his life. Wrestling is a family tradition, and Bhullar was wrestling before walking. He won numerous titles as a youth wrestler going all the way to the national championships. He’s continued to stay on track as a senior; the only person to win the Canadian Heavyweight Championship four times consecutively. The only thing missing from his resume is a world championship and an Olympic medal. Bhullar is energized, in the best shape of his life, and optimistic,
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Arjan Bhullar is competing at the World Wrestling Championships this weekend in Moscow, Russia.
having made history by becoming the only person to win both the Canadian and U.S. university championship (wrestling for Simon Fraser University). In last year’s world championships he beat the 2008 silver medalist but fell short of victory in the latter match. Bhullar is only the second Punjabi
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niors (which according to government ďŹ gures are increasing by eight per cent annually and will outnumber children by 2015), the 2009 BC Seniors Games in Richmond were held Sept. 16-19 and featured 3,800 athletes in events ranging from archery, badminton and cribbage to athletics and table tennis.
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Hirayama makes the grade for Canada’s Sevens Local rugger to face Commonwealth’s best The Canadian Men’s Rugby Sevens team is poised to mount a strong challenge against many of the world’s top rugby nations at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, India next month. And a local player is expected to play a prominent role. Nathan Hirayama has been selected to the Canadian team that will play in the rugby sevens tournament in Delhi; the first opportunity for Canada to play this unique brand of high-octane action in a multi-sport setting since it was added to the Olympic program a year ago. Canada will be up against rugby powers like the threetime defending gold medal-
ist All Blacks from New Zealand, along with the perennial medal threats from England, Australia, Fiji and South Africa amongst the 16-team tournament. “I know that the rugby sevens tournament in Delhi will be one of the hottest spectator draws of these Games,” said Martha Deacon, Canada’s chef de mission. “It’s a great test for our talented Canadian squad.” Head coach Geraint John said the introduction of rugby sevens into the Olympic program in 2016 has brought renewed energy to this fastpaced brand of rugby. He expects the Canadian squad to show well on the Common-
wealth Games stage where so many top teams are competing. “Six of the seven players who started for us in the Bowl Championship (consolation final) at the Hong Kong tournament in March will be with us in Delhi.,” added John. “We won that final over Wales and we’ll be carrying that momentum into the Commonwealth Games next month.” Players named by Rugby Canada to Team Canada for the 2010 Commonwealth Games were selected based on their performance in domestic and international competition over the last six months.
Popoff, Stetcher in the cards Richmond’s Troy Stetcher and Turner Popoff have been short-listed for selection to Team Pacific that will be compete in the 2011 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge in Winnipeg begin-
ning Dec. 26. The defencemen, both graduates of the Richmond Minor Hockey Association, played last season for the B.C. Major Midget Greater Vancouver Canadians.
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in “The Estates” on Dayton, 3 bedrooms, Beautifully updated traditional south rear garden, elementary & home with the right address! A showstopper secondary schools across the street! every way open most days. CallinWayne Kinnaand 604.290.2621. Pre-inspection report to qualified buyers. Reduced to $739,000! #204 in “MODENA” $309,000! Wayne 604.290.2621 Brand new 1 bedroom close to Richmond Centre beautiful building of which any #15—- a9339 Alberta Rd, Richmond owner could be proud! Two bedroom / 2-1/2 bathroom Call Benjamin Lim 604.349.6349. townhouse. 100 sq ft deck, parks and schools nearby… “SILVER HEIGHTS” 3,220 sq.ft. basement Call Enrique 778-998-3072 entry & backing onto a park. Tastefully finished and well priced at $525,000! Call Tina Gonzalez 778.837.1144.
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Inside Sales Specialist Black Press Digital has an outstanding opportunity for an Inside Sales Specialist. In this role you will place outbound calls and are responsible for identifying, qualifying and closing sales. You must be articulate and able to cultivate relationships with businesses and online advertisers. You’ll actively track and manage lead pipeline, and ensure 100% customer satisfaction. You will also educate prospects on Online Advertising opportunities with over 110 Websites in family of Black Press Digital. Qualifications: s Knowledge of computer usage in a web-based environment s Familiar with online marketing activities (SEO, SEM, CPM, CPC, etc) s Selling directory listings a definite advantage s 3+ years of previous telesales experience preferred especially in advertising or directories s Excellent verbal and written communication skills s Solid analytical and technical skills s Exposure to formal sales methodologies s Maintain records of correspondence s Research companies on Internet, industry publications, and third party tools to identify new targets s Excellent organizational and time management skills s Excellent interpersonal and client interaction skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy s Must possess a calm/professional telephone presence s Ability to multi-task; flexible and comfortable working in a fast paced environment s Able to assume responsibility and work autonomously in a professional manner s Ability to remain focused and flexible during rapid change s Business, Sales and Marketing diploma an asset. Black Press Group Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants are given equal consideration. We will only respond to those applicants who most closely match the job specifications and requirements. We thank you for your interest in our career opportunities. Please forward you resumeby Mar. Sept. 05, 15 2010 to: ecampbell@blackpress.ca, attn: Eileen Campbell.
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Rio Tinto Alcan’s BC Operations’ located on the northwest coast of British Columbia at the head of the Douglas Channel in Kitimat has grown for over 55 years into one of the largest industrial complexes in the province. The Kitimat smelter produces primary aluminum products that are shipped mainly to the Pacific Rim market, which is then transformed into everything from beverage cans to automobiles. Rio Tinto Alcan Primary Metal - BC is part of Rio Tinto, a leading international mining group in business to find, mine, and process mineral resources. Major products are aluminum, copper, diamonds, energy (coal and uranium), gold, industrial minerals (borax, titanium dioxide, salt, talc) and iron ore. Activities span the world but are strongly represented in Australia and North America with significant businesses in South America, Asia, Europe and southern Africa. For more information visit our website at www.riotintoalcaninbc.com Kitimat is a northern city of approximately 10,000 with modern facilities rarely found in a community of its size. Kitimat’s moderate coastal weather and exceptional scenery are perfect for those who enjoy active year-round recreation. From skiing and fishing to mountain biking, kayaking or golfing, there is much to do. Learn more about our friendly community by visiting: www.visitkitimat.com Rio Tinto Alcan is seeking a qualified
Reduction Process Technician Under the commissioning Coordinator, the Process Technician interprets and implements required changes to operating equipment and methods, calling on his/her knowledge of operating methods and standards relative to his/her area of technical expertise, manufacturing processes and projects. The Technician will also provide process knowledge for the development of procedure. In addition, he/she is responsible for applying potential solutions, such as different methods of optimizing certain processes, administrative procedures or production and operating methods. To qualify for the position we are seeking a candidate with a diploma in one of the following: • Chemical Engineering Technology • Electrical Engineering Technology Previous industrial work experience would be an asset. Compensation is based on qualifications and work experience. To apply your skills and experience with a global leader in aluminum production, please forward your resume ‘in confidence’ no later than Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010 to: Rio Tinto Alcan Primary Metal - BC Workforce Coordinator P.O. Box 1800 Kitimat, BC V8C 2H2 Fax: (250) 639-8127 judy.pirrotta@riotinto.com Rio Tinto Alcan would like to thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS ADMININSTRATIVE ASSISTANT/RECEPTIONIST Req’d for small prof. Richmond CA firm. Proficiency in all MS Office Suites, WordPerfect & fluent English req’d. Resume to: Donald I. Jeffery Inc. #217-4940 No.3 Road, Richmond, BC V6X 3A5, Fax: 604-278-5905 or Email: stacey_jefferyandco@telus.net
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CALLING ALL successful inside sales representatives! We are seeking a successful inside telephone salesperson who is passionate about selling and servicing business customers. Our sales representatives contact existing and new business customers, outbound selling (B2B); multiple daily orders, and a short sales cycle. Intensive outbound sales is the focus with some inbound crossselling and upselling. This is a great opportunity with outstanding earning potential. We are an established business with 2,000 employees with a brand following throughout the province. Check out our website at www.blackpress.ca We offer: • Outstanding earning potential. Base plus commission. • Two weeks paid holidays • Excellent benefits (medical, dental) • Pension plan Qualifications: • 1 year successful sales experience preferred (B2B telephone experience preferred) • Outstanding sales skills • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Computer and time management skills • Advertising, media experience a plus Email: deanna@blackpress.ca PREMIER Dead Sea Skin Care retailer is seeking 4 energetic Retail Sales Reps. for our locations in Richmond. $12.50/hr. Please mail to: drwrichmond@hotmail.com
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NOW HIRING PLUMBERS Daryl-Evans Mechanical Ltd. is expanding our operation and looking for career minded Site Foremen, Journeymen and Apprentices that are interested in joining our team. If you possess skills in the Plumbing trade with a strong Commercial/Institutional background please forward your resume to: info@daryl-evans.com 604.525.4744 (fax)
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CATS & KITTENS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats.604-309-5388 / 856-4866 CHIHUAHUA FEM.3 yrs. old. Orange & white. Very affectionate. Great little companion. $350. Delivery available. 778-549-3646 FILA / MASTIFF GUARD DOGS. Excellent Loyal Family Pet, all shots Great Protectors! Ph 604-817-5957. Gentle Giants, loyal family dogs, unreg. St Bernard pups, 1st shot, $850. ready now (604)462-8605 GERMAN SHEPHERD Reg’d pups, quality German & Czech bloodlines. Guaranteed. Call 604-856-8161. GOLDEN DOODLES, Avail now, $1250. (778)737-0146 www.foxycharliepuppies.com GREAT DANE X ENGLISH MASTIFF PUPPIES. $400. Call 604-826-5285 or 604-556-9095.
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Himalayan Kittens 4M 2F vet checked 1st shots, family raised. $250. 604-626-4650 Aldergrove JACK RUSSELL pups, cute, short, stocky, smooth coat, tails doc, 1st shots. $550 (604)798-9233 Chwk JACK RUSSELL X puppies $280. Also parents for sale. Please call: 604-820-5242. KITTENS, 2 adorable Siamese X Snowshoe, blue eyes, trained vet ✔ 2nd shot $295/$395 604-856-1727 Lab pups, dewormed, 1st shots, vet check, yell/blk, fam raised adorable, $450&up. (604)845-3769, chwk. LAB Retriever pups, yellow/blck, $650; chocolate, $750. Vet check, quality lineage, dew claws, 1st shots, dewormed. (604)702-0217 NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! www.856-dogs.com or call: 604856-3647. PRESA puppies, family farm raised. Great temperment. Great guard dog. $700. 604-855-6929. PUG: Reg’d Female, brindle, exbreeder, now retired. Very affectionate. Comes with grunts & snorts! $450. Del. avail. (778)549-3646. ROTTI/LAB CROSS pups, tails docked, ready to go now. View parents. $400. Call (604)796-2358 SHIH-TZU 1 MALE (Reg), 1 fem. 5 & 6 yrs. Gold & white, Very friendly. $650 for both. Delivery available. 778-549-3646 TOY POODLE PUPPIES 6 wks, brown, black & brown, and black $650. 604-820-4230 604-302-7602
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RICHMOND: Beautiful large 1 bdrm #3 / Blundell, vacant, $800/mo. incl. util. & cable. Also 1 bdrm. + den, Shell / Bridgeport, $800/mo. incl. util. Oct 1st. 604-278-7484
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Major Judy Peter, right, presents Cadet Master Warrant OfďŹ cer Tamika Madden with her Master Cadet certiďŹ cate and crest at Vernon Army Cadet Summer Training Centre. Madden, a Richmond resident, earned the honour in the ďŹ nal week of training at Vernon Army Cadet Summer Training Centre. Madden is a member of 2822 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps in Richmond. The Richmond Chamber of Commerce is preparing to lead a delegation to China to strengthen ties in Richmond’s friendship city of Xiamen. The delegation will head to China on Sept. 17, and also stop in Shanghai. Last fall, a Xiamen delegation visited the Richmond Chamber of Commerce ofďŹ ce, accompanied by (from left): Tony Kwan, chamber chair; Coun. Bill McNulty; and Ray Segat, immediate past chair.
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Ron Bradley, owner of the M&M Meat Shops store at Francis & Gilbert roads, cooked up a storm at the recent Richmond Maritime Festival, held at Britannia Heritage Shipyard. Bradley has been barbecuing at the festival for seven years, raising over $6,000 for Britannia.
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