richmondreview.com

REVIEW the richmond

ESTABLISHED 1932 THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2010 44 PAGES

Choose from hundreds of recreation & cultural programs register today!www.richmond.ca/register

FREE HOME EVALUATIONFind out what other homes in your area are selling for Free list of Available and Sold

Homes with full details and pictures Detached Homes Townhomes Condos Duplexes

Your home sold at Your price in less than 63 days or I will pay you $1,000

Call Now! 604-649-0108 www.tonyling.com

TONY LINGTONY LINGReal Estate Services

Finding his Finding his rhythmrhythm

Arts Page 16Arts Page 16

NEWS@RICHMONDREVIEW.COM OFFICE: 604-247-3700 DELIVERY: 604-247-3710 CLASSIFIED: 604-575-5555 NEWSROOM: 604-247-3730

Tomas Collier-Pandya, 14, of the Richmond-Delta 4-H Holstein Club celebrates with his award-winning animal at the Fair at the Paci c National Exhibition in Vancouver.

High-rises eyed for StevestonWaterfront could become home to villages first concrete towers

by Matthew HoekstraStaff Reporter

A pair of high-rise towers and a new city park could soon be built on the Steveston wa-terfront if the latest rezoning application for a contentious property is approved.

The Onni Group of Com-panies is proposing to build two residential towersone 10 storeys, the other 12 sto-reyson its Bayview Street property, east of No. 1 Road. As part of the plan, which would bring 200 new homes to the village, Onni would do-nate over half its 1.41-hectare site to the city.

Through the last rezoning, what we have continued to hear is that the community and council would love more acreage on the waterfront for public use, said Onnis Chris Evans. They want public space on the water, and this obviously achieves that.

Evans said the city would net two acres of waterfront land under the proposal, giv-ing Richmond the chance to create a lasting legacy on the waterfront in Steveston.

The rezoning plan for the narrow strip of land has yet to be considered by city councils planning committee.

For years Onni has attempt-ed to rezone the last of its Im-perial Landing parcels to allow for more residential space and to open up the restrictive in-dustrial zoning to allow for a range of commercial tenants on the ground oor. But Onni has faced a backlash from scores of residents and politi-cians over its past plans.

Current zoning allows six buildings to a maximum height of four storeys, with ground- oor space reserved for commercial tenants that support the maritime indus-try.

Under the latest high-rise proposal, the entire devel-opment would be residential and contained in two build-ings near Phoenix Pond. Onni has also pledged to donate $500,000 to the Steveston Community Centre.

Coun. Harold Steves said land at Britannia Heritage Shipyard went through a similar process.

See Page 5

City agrees to signals for visually impaired

by Rebekah HammondContributor

The City of Richmond wont be going to a B.C. Human Rights Tribunal hearing regard-ing crosswalks said to discrimi-nate against visually impaired pedestrians.

A settlement was reached late last week between the city and Rob Sleath, chair of Access for Sight-Impaired Con-sumers.

We agreed...that the hear-ing scheduled to commence (Monday) would not proceed, said Sleath. Theres no need to go to hearing as a result of that settlement.

Sleath, who lost his vision in 1992, led a complaint ear-lier this month against the city stating that Richmonds cross-walks discriminated against visually impaired pedestrians.

Lack of audio technology at intersections was making it dangerous for Richmonds 600 blind and visually impaired citi-zens, according to Sleath.

Both parties involved, how-ever, are satis ed with the settlement that agrees to make Richmond crosswalks more ac-cessible to visually impaired pedestrians.

The city is very please with the agreement, said city spokesperson Cynthia Lockrey. Its given an opportunity for Richmond to become a leader in providing accessibility for all our residents.

See Page 7

Holsteins a family affairMatt Langelaan is no stranger

to the Fair at the PNE as he has been part of 4-H for nearly three decades. The Richmond father of three young children eagerly awaits the opportunity to contin-ue the family legacy and intro-duce his daughters to dairy cows.

Born into a family of farmers,

Langelaan got started in the 4-H club at age seven. He met his wife, Janet, through 4-H.

Tomas Collier, a 14-year-old member of the Richmond-Delta 4-H Holstein Club, led by Lange-laan, took home the Reserved Grand Champion Award on Sun-day. See Page 7.

New street signals coming

P a g e A 2 T h e R i c h m o n d R e v i e w T h u r s d a y , A u g u s t 2 6 , 2 0 1 0

For more about dental implants and a FREE Consultation, please call.

Want them toStop Floating?

Dentures wear and the mouth and jaw change over time. Your old dentures cant adapt to these inevitable changes.

R Sore and irritated tissues R Thinning lips and sagging mouthR Looking older than you actually are R Toothless looking smileR Your face looks shorter chin too close to

your nose when your teeth are togetherR Dentures fall out when speaking or laughingR Deepening Wrinkles around the nose and mouthR Headaches, neck pain or ringing in your earsR You are saying no to social events to avoid embarrassment

Here are a few signs to indicate you should have your dentures checked:

West CoastDENTURE CL IN ICDENTURE CL IN IC

# 3 7 0 - 6 0 9 1 G i l b e r t R o a d 6 0 4 - 2 7 8 - 5 4 4 7 TA N YA H U N T R D

T h u r s d a y , A u g u s t 2 6 , 2 0 1 0 T h e R i c h m o n d R e v i e w P a g e A 3

Albert Normandin photoThe rapid-transit link between Vancouver, Richmond and the airport now transports 107,000 riders on a typical weekday.

by Jeff NagelBlack Press

One year after its opening and 36 million passengers later, the $2-billion Canada Line has proven to be a popu-lar transportation option, car-rying far more people than expected by this point.

The rapid-transit link be-tween Vancouver, Richmond and the airport now trans-ports 107,000 riders on a typical weekday, and aver-ages 100,000 daily trips even counting weekends.

Weve hit that 100,000 rides per day about two years ahead of schedule, said TransLink spokesman Ken Hardie.

He said the Canada Line is also spurring increased use of the rest of the Metro Vancouver transit system, because more people now take SkyTrain, the SeaBus or transit buses to connect to the Canada Line.

The ripple effect has been not bad.

The new 19-kilometre line was key to TransLinks gold medal people-moving perfor-mance during the Olympics.

The Olympics created a sit-uation where people needed another way to get into down-town Vancouver and voila, there was the Canada Line, along with the supporting transit lines from South Sur-rey, White Rock and Delta, Hardie said.

The record for moving peo-ple came during the 2010 Win-ter Games on Feb. 19, when 287,379 passengers were counted.

Ridership stats since then show transit use has been higher post-Olympics relative to the months before, sug-gesting thousands of transit-averse residents have been converted, partly thanks to the shiny new train line.

TransLink passenger sur-veys show 51 per cent of Canada Line users are using the new SkyTrain line to make the same journey they used to take by bus.

Hardie said that suggests the resta huge number of passengerseither hadnt been taking the trip at all before or had been taking it by car.

Weve indeed picked up new riders, he said.

Every YVR-bound train car-ries luggage-toting passen-gers delighting in no longer having to drive and park at the airport or take a taxi.

But prior to the August, 2009 launch, there was trepidation about the new line.

Regular bus commuters to Vancouver from areas like South Surrey and White Rock feared the loss of their relaxed one-seat no-transfer ride downtown.

Richmondites fretted the crime train would bring a tide of theft and social ills.

Vancouver neighbourhoods

braced for a wave of new development and densi ca-tion.

The long-term changes to land-use patterns are just beginning, but a huge new development with towers up to 35 storeys is already pro-posed near the Marine Drive station in Vancouver, along with upscale new housing projects in Richmond.

Transit Police ushered in the new line with a policing blitz to ease local concerns.

And the express buses that used to go all the way downtown now terminate at the Canada Lines Bridgeport Station.

Thats less convenient for some riders, but Hardie ar-gues it freed up large num-bers of buses to boost service elsewhere.

Not only did the Vancouver-bound buses bog down in heavy traf c the closer they got to downtown, they also deadheaded back empty in the reverse-peak direction.

The resulting reallocation of buses has allowed TransLink to boost service levels from the Semiahmoo Peninsula and South Delta by 38 per cent while using the same number of buses, Hardie said, adding service was also boosted on east-west routes through Vancouver.

More frequent buses con-necting from the south has in turn made the Canada Line even more attractive

to new riders, who often y past jammed single-occupant cars on congested Highway 99 thanks to the extension of bus-only lanes on the cor-ridor.

The Canada Line trip to downtown is much faster, so now were moving more people more quickly and reliably, TransLink CEO Ian Jarvis said.

The line was not without detractors.

Businesses disrupted by the cut-and-cover construction along Cambie Street are still in court for compensation.

Metro Vancouver politicians contend the line should not have been built ahead of the long-time top priority of con-structing the Evergreen Line to the northeast sector.

And other critics say it shouldnt have been built periodthat the huge in-vestment could have instead connected many more neigh-bourhoods had it been spent on cheaper tram or light rail

lines.Higher ridership does mean

the line is on track to nan-cially break even at least a few years sooner than the projected date of 2025.

There are, however, still big question marks over the Can-ada Lines opaque operating agreement and whether ser-vice can increase fast enough to keep pace with demand.

TransLink says it will pay operator InTransitBC to -nance the running of an ex-tra two peak period trainsan increase from 14 now to 16starting next August, bringing a 12 per cent capac-ity boost.

It also says more trains and a third car can be added to each existing train pair in the future if necessary, providing capacity to carry 300,000 a day relatively easily.

Debate rages on over which transit technologies to use on future lines.

But the Canada Line has si-lenced much opposition.

If anything, it has gal-vanized demand for more rapid-transit linksnot just the Evergreen Line, but also promised new lines through Surrey and across Vancouver to UBC.

Negotiations underway between Metro Vancouver mayors and transportation minister Shirley Bond are ex-pected to conclude this fall with a new formula governing the nancing of future lines.

Canada Line marks one yearCanada Line celebrating ridership that tops 100,000 people a day

by Matthew HoekstraStaff Reporter

The Musqueam Indian Band has red back against the City of Richmond in an effort to rule the citys $59.2-million purchase of the Garden City lands invalid.

The latest B.C. Supreme Court ling in the battle for control of the contentious parcel of farmland suggests the city failed to act honour-ably by not upholding an ex-isting three-way development deal for the lands.

In particular, the defendant failed to uphold its promises as well as its contractual and duciary obligations as re- ected in the original deal, wrote Musqueam lawyer Ma-ria Morellato in the bands re-ply to Richmonds statement of defence.

The city claims that once the Agricultural Land Commis-sion denied removal of the 55-hectare parcel from the protected land reserve, the deal was null and void, the statement says. If the com-mission did grant removal, approximately half the land would have been developed by the band and Canada Lands Company.

If there were anything left over (following the commis-sions ruling), the sale of the property would have taken care of all that, said John Hunter, a lawyer acting for the city, in an interview with the Review earlier this sum-mer. They got more than it was worth.

Days after the city nalized a deal to buy the land, the Musqueam led a lawsuit, in April, claiming damages for breach of contract. The band, which earned $29.6 million in the sale, is also asking the court to declare its original three-way deal still valid.

The Canada Lands Company originally purchased the land from the federal government for $9.54 million.

CorrectionRon Fentiman, an air cadet

in high school and member of the Richmond High class of 1950, won an air cadet ying scholarship. He later joined the Royal Canadian Air Force and served for 35 years, the last three years in the rank of Brigadier General. Incorrect information appeared in the Aug. 21 story, Saviours of Lulu Island reunite.

Latest shot fired in lawsuit over Garden City lands

Musqueam says city didnt act honourably

The Canada Line trip to downtown is much faster, so now were moving more people more quick-ly and reliably.

- Ian Jarvis

P a g e A 4 T h e R i c h m o n d R e v i e w T h u r s d a y , A u g u s t 2 6 , 2 0 1 0

City of Richmond 6911 No. 3 Rd. Richmond BC V6Y 2C1 Tel: 604-276-4000

www.richmond.ca

letsTALKrichmond.caCheck out Richmonds new online community

Have a seat, relax, theres lots happening in your community. Visit

www.letsTALKrichmond.ca and join conversations about important topics shaping Richmonds future.

The City has launched this robust and easy-to-use online portal last week. It gives visitors access to topic-specific discussion forums where you can respond to City questions and converse with like-minded community members. There are links to related photos, videos, frequently asked questions, project team members and more.

letsTALKrichmond.ca will initially run as a three month pilot program.

Visit www.letsTALKrichmond.ca today and help shape Richmonds future.

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 Citys 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.

Environmental Sustainability WorkshopsRegister for free classes

This series of workshops will show you ways to reduce pesticide use and create a

more sustainable community. The workshops are part of the Citys Pesticide Risk Reduction Policy and sustainability, waste reduction and water conservation initiatives. The workshops are free, however, registration is required.

There are two ways to register:

Online at www.richmond.ca/register

Through the registration call centre from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. at 604-276-4300 (press 2 at the prompt)

If you register but cannot attend, please contact the registration call centre to make your space available for someone else.

Pesticide free gardeningSaturday, August 29:1:00 3:00 p.m.Reg #38401, Free, 16+yearsThompson Community Centre, 5151 Granville Ave

Beautiful gardens without pesticidesSaturday, September 25: 9:00 11:00 a.m.Reg #62802, Free, 16+ yearsRichmond Nature Park, 11851 Westminster Hwy

Grow the most food in the smallest spaceSaturday, September 25: 3:00 5:00 p.m.Reg #62801, Free, 16+ yearsRichmond Nature Park, 11851 Westminster Hwy

Organic fall vegetable gardeningWednesday, September 15: 7:00 9:00 p.m.Reg #46151, Free, 16+ yearsWest Richmond Community Centre,9180 No. 1 Rd

Organic winter vegetable gardeningWednesday, September 29: 7:00 9:00 p.m.Reg #61951, Free, 16+ yearsHamilton Community Centre, 5140 Smith Drive

Safe & sensible lawn care (Fall)Saturday, September 25: 12:30 2:00 p.m.Reg #55924, Free, 16+ yearsRichmond Nature Park, 11851 Westminster Hwy

For more information on the workshops, email ESOutreach@richmond.ca or call 604-233-3318.

Grow Up!Activities for the whole family Saturday, August 28

In conjunction with the exhibition Strange Nature, Richmond Art Gallery, in

partnership with Richmond Food Security Society, presents Grow Up!, with activities for the whole family.

Visit Minoru Plaza (7700 Minoru Gate) at the Richmond Cultural Centre on Saturday, August 28 between 1:00 4:00 p.m.

Plant Exchange: bring a plant to get a plant; Food Bank: bring a non-perishable food item to get an extra ticket for the door prize draw.

There will be an artist talk with Robin Ripley, a seed bomb workshop for teens, a bee hive demo, childrens art activities, and a Bannock making demo. There will also be a City of Richmond Natural Yard Care and GREENCAN program info session, music, door prizes,

sale items (500 winter vegetable seedlings) and more.

For more information, please call the Richmond Art Gallery at 604-247-8300.

Please Dont Cycle on SidewalksRiding on sidewalks is illegal unless specifically directed by a sign

Bicycles belong on the roads. Sidewalks are reserved for pedestrians

only and are intended to provide a safe walking environment that is separate from moving vehicles, both cars and bicycles.

As a cyclist, you might feel safer on sidewalks than on busy roads but research has proven that cyclists are far more likely to be involved in a collision with a vehicle when using a sidewalk, especially in the wrong direction of travel, than on the roadway. Riding on the sidewalk makes a cyclist less noticeable and less predictable to drivers, thereby increasing the risk of crashes at driveways and intersections.

Riding on sidewalks is also a hazard to pedestrians. Cyclists travel faster than walking speeds and can startle pedestrians when approaching without warning from behind, which can lead to a collision. Pedestrians can change their direction and speed instantaneously, which leaves a cyclist with insufficient time to react to avoid a collision.

Cyclists are much safer in the street, following the rules of the road for drivers of vehicles. When riding on off-street trails, always use a bell to let pedestrians know you are approaching.

Register for free environmental sustainability workshops

Community news covering August 26 September 2, 2010 C I T Y PA G EMake your point.A new online community shaping the future Social Planning Strategy and Ofcial Community Plan.

Visit:

letsTALKrichmond.ca

Richmond Calendar

There are no other scheduled meetings for the month of August.

T h u r s d a y , A u g u s t 2 6 , 2 0 1 0 T h e R i c h m o n d R e v i e w P a g e A 5

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Mon.-Fri. 8am-6pm Sat. 9am-4pm Sun. 11am-5pm7447 River Road, Delta | 604.946.5681 | www.nationaltirewholesale.com | Toll free: 1.800.661.6113

TILBURY INDUSTRIAL

PARK

WE ARE YOUR ACHILLES PERFORMANCE TIRE SPECIALISTS

1333

BUYING ANYWHERE ELSE MAY BE

HAZARDOUSTO YOUR FINANCES

LIGHT TRUCK & SUV TIRE SALE ON NOW!

OUR BIGGEST SALEOF THE YEAR!

Performance Tire &Wheel Packages

4 - 17 Alloy Wheels

4 - 17 Tires

Most Popular Applications

Package Price from

$79500

CUSTOM WHEELSCUSTOM WHEELSHUNDREDS OF NEW STYLES IN STOCKCHROME SPECIALISTS

WarriorRaptorBrutal

SUV &PICKUP TRUCK

TIRESNEW

INSTOCK!

SUV

P235/75R15 $8995

P235/70R16 P245/70R16 P235/65R17

LT235/75R15 6 PR TRACT 31 X 10.5OR X 15 6PR

$9995THOUSANDS OF TRUCK TIRESTHOUSANDS OF TRUCK TIRES

IN STOCKIN STOCKfrom 14 thru 26

TRUCK TIRES

Look for these flyers in REVIEW the richmond

*Limited distribution

Best Buy*Canadian Tire*Future Shop*Home Depot*Home Hardware*Little Caesars Pizza*

New Local Homes*Rogers Wireless*Rona*Safeway*Save-On-FoodsShoppers Drug Mart*

Source by Circuit City*TV Showcase*The Brick*Visions Electronics*Walmart*

Bylaws 8619 and 8598 are scheduled for adoption on September 13, 2010.

Business Licence Bylaw 7360Amendment Bylaw 8619The proposed amendment will establish definitions, regulations and permit fee for professional dog walkers.

Animal Control Regulation Bylaw 7932Amendment Bylaw 8598The proposed amendment will amend the regulations for dog designated off-leash areas.

Written submissions may be made to Council on the proposed bylaw amendments by writing to the City Clerk c/o 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, B.C., V6Y 2C1 or by sending a fax to 604-278-5139.

Arrangements may also be made for oral submissions to Council by calling 604-276-4163. All submissions received prior to the adoption of the bylaws will be forwarded to Council for consideration. Complete copies of the reports are available on the City Website at www.richmond.ca (Home>City Hall>City Council>Agendas & Minutes>Council Meetings>2010 Agenda & Minutes>(Tuesday, July 27, 2010) or by calling the Parks Division at 604-244-1275.

Proposal mirrors Britannia planFrom Page 1

A developer had zon-ing to build three-storey apartments on the site, but the city allowed high-rises instead, in exchange for land. Incidently, the developer only built the structures to six storeys due to market conditions at the time.

Britannia is a major park and heritage site, he said. It wouldnt have been possible if we hadnt proposed those two high-rise buildings on that sitethat never got built.

The tallest building in Steveston today is the eight-storey Lions Man-or behind the Steveston Community Centre, ac-cording to Steves.

Steves said river views of apartment dwellers behind Onnis proposed high-rises would be blocked even with the smaller structures al-lowed under the current zoning.

Its an interesting con-cept and well see what the public has to say about it, but if its any-thing like the Britannia thing theyll go for it.

Onni is also developing a trio of high-rises across from the Richmond Olym-pic Oval.

Imperial Landing proposalTwo buildings, 12 and 10 storeys, 210,000 square feet of density, 200 residential units, two acres of

land donated to city, 1.5 acres of land to be developed

Mark Patrick le photoOnni has nalized a new plan for its last land parcel on the Steveston water-front, one that will see a pair of high-rises and potentially a city park.

Onnis proposed development site is limited to the eastern side of its land.

P a g e A 6 T h e R i c h m o n d R e v i e w T h u r s d a y , A u g u s t 2 6 , 2 0 1 0

1. Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8373 (RZ 09-506728) Location/s: 4111 Williams Road

Applicant/s: Sarah A. Mercer Purpose: To rezone the subject property

from Single Detached (RS1/E) to Single Detached (RS2/C), to permit development of two (2) residential lots with vehicle access from Williams Road.

City Contact: Edwin Lee604-276-4121Planning and DevelopmentDepartment

BYLAW 8373

2. Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8597 (RZ 07-379075)

Location/s: 10071 Williams Road Applicant/s: Guravtar Singh Sandhu Purpose: To rezone the subject property

from Single Detached (RS1/E) to Compact Single Detached (RC2), to permit development of two (2) residential lots with vehicle access from an existing rear lane.

City Contact: Edwin Lee604-276-4121Planning and DevelopmentDepartment

BYLAW 8597

3. Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8638 (RZ 10-508885)

Location/s: 4800 Garry Street Applicant/s: Raman Kooner Purpose: To rezone the subject property

from Single Detached (RS1/E) to Single Detached (RS2/A), to permit development of two (2) residential lots with vehicle access from Garry Street.

City Contact: Edwin Lee604-276-4121Planning and DevelopmentDepartment

BYLAW 8638

4. Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8639 (RZ 10-525049)

Location/s: 9751 No. 3 Road Applicant/s: Parmjit Randhawa Purpose: To rezone the subject property from

Single Detached (RS1/E) to Coach Houses (RCH), to permit the property to be subdivided into two (2) lots, each with new single-family dwelling and a coach house above a garage, with vehicle access to the existing rear lane.

City Contact: Cynthia Lussier604-276-4108Planning and Development Department

BYLAW 8639

How to obtain further information:

By Phone: If you have questions or concerns, please call

the CITY CONTACT shown above.

On the City Website: Public Hearing Agendas, including

staff reports and the proposed bylaws, are available on the

City Website at http://www.richmond.ca/cityhall/council/

agendas/hearings/2010.htm

At City Hall: Copies of the proposed bylaw, supporting

staff and Committee reports and other background

material, are also available for inspection at the Planning &

Development Department at City Hall, between the hours

of 8:15 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, except

statutory holidays, commencing August 27, 2010 and ending

September 7, 2010, or upon the conclusion of the hearing.

By FAX or Mail: Staff reports and the proposed bylaws may

also be obtained by FAX or by standard mail, by calling 604-

276-4007 between the hours of 8:15 am and 5 pm, Monday

through Friday, except statutory holidays, commencing August

27, 2010 and ending September 7, 2010.

Participating in the Public Hearing process:

The Public Hearing is open to all members of the public.

If you believe that you are affected by the proposed bylaw,

you may make a presentation or submit written comments

at the Public Hearing. If you are unable to attend, you may

send your written comments to the City Clerks Office by 4

pm on the date of the Public Hearing as follows:

By E-mail: using the on-line form at http://www.richmond.

ca/cityhall/council/hearings/about.htm

By Standard Mail: 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC, V6Y

2C1, Attention: Director, City Clerks Office

By FAX: 604-278-5139, Attention: Director, City Clerks

Office

Public Hearing Rules: For information on public hearing

rules and procedures, please consult the City website at

http://www.richmond.ca/cityhall/council/hearings/about.htm

or call the City Clerks Office at 604-276-4007.

All submissions will form part of the record of the hearing.

Once the Public Hearing has concluded, no further

information or submissions can be considered by Council.

It should be noted that the rezoned property may be used

for any or all of the uses permitted in the new zone.

David Weber

Director, City Clerks Office

www.richmond.ca

Notice of Public HearingTuesday, September 7, 2010 - 7 p.m.Council Chambers, 1st Floor, Richmond City HallCity of Richmond 6911 No. 3 Rd., Richmond BC V6Y 2C1 Tel: 604-276-4000 Fax: 604-278-5139 www.richmond.ca

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the City of Richmond will hold a Public Hearing as noted above, on the following items:

T h u r s d a y , A u g u s t 2 6 , 2 0 1 0 T h e R i c h m o n d R e v i e w P a g e A 7

EVERYTHINGEVERYTHINGON SALEON SALE

Save

20 to70%OFFeverything!Only until Sunday

*ANY ITEM OR ITEMS IN THE STORE NOT ALREADY SALE PRICED.NOT VALID ON PAST PURCHASES. SORRY, NO COUPONS ACCEPTED.

20 to70%everything!

Only until Sunday*ANY ITEM OR ITEMS IN THE STORE NOT ALREADY SALE PRICED.

NOT VALID ON PAST PURCHASES. SORRY, NO COUPONS ACCEPTED.

WHITE GOOSE FEATHER DUVETS

OFF

95% white goose feather 5% white goose down

12 Box-stitch design limits shifting

223 TC cotton cover Ideal for collage dorms!

Special purchase on major U.S. Brand factory stock Thousands in stock Slight imperfections

wont affect wear

BED PILLOWS Selected styles Down, feather or poly- ll

PERCALE SHEETS Hurry in for best selection! 200 - 400 thread counts Solids and prints to choose

Clearance Comforter Sets Includes comforter, sham(s)

and bedskirt

Refresh your bedroom look and protect your duvet investment

Solids and prints to choose from

West End : Robson & Nicola 604-647-6680Port Coquitlam: 2755 Lougheed 604-464-7170North Vancouver: Capilano Mall 604-986-5203White Rock: Penninsula Village 604-541-2783

RICHMOND : NO. 2 ROAD & BLUNDELL 604-270-3318Kitsilano : Broadway & Blenheim 604-731-2700Kerrisdale : 41st & W. Bouvelard 604-263-7300

Clearance Towels

Luxuriously Light

Assorted Clearance

DUVET COVERS

40% OFF

60% OFF

60% OFF60% OFF

70% OFF $5988

www.edslinens.com

THE ARTS CONNECTION Music Division

#160 - 3900 Steveston Hwy. (Minato Village) 604.241.3145

www.theartsconnection.orgDIRECTED AND TAUGHT BY LINDA SHIRLEY, PRESIDENT OF THE

VANCOUVER KELLY KIRBY TEACHERS ASSOCIATION, AND OTHER TEACHERS WORKING ALONG WITH HER.Winner of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce and City of Richmond Award of Excellence

lays a strong foundation in fundamentals that, upon completion, will allowthe student to continue on with the piano or move on to another instrument

effective teaching that gives skills needed to understand the reading of music and the counting of rhythm

KELLY KIRBY INTRODUCTORY PIANO PROGRAMFOR 4 - 8 YEAR OLDS

VANCOUVER: 2177 West 4th 2828 Granville 2173 West 41stRICHMOND: Ironwood Plaza Blundell Centre

PORT MOODY: Newport Village WHITE ROCK: Peninsula VillageWEST VANCOUVER: The Village at Park Royal

NORTH VANCOUVER: Edgemont VillageVICTORIA: 622 Yates St.

www.currentfashions.ca

WAREHOUSEWAREHOUSESALESALE

ADDITIONAL 20% OFFALL SALES ITEMS

prices from $10On all Spring and Summer Collection

FINAL CLEARANCELAST DAYS ... DONT MISS IT!

*All sales nal

From Page 1Six new special cross-

walks are scheduled for installation, according to Lockrey. For now, terms of the agreement prevent the city from revealing when the new signals will be put in.

The accessible pedes-trian signals will be im-plemented both at high pedestrian-traffic street intersections and special crosswalks with amber ashing lights.

Once installed, the sig-nals will be combined with tactile surfaces and Braille to make crossing the streets safer and more convenient.

Most importantly, it will provide blind and visually impaired pedestrians with the street identification verbal message we were looking for, Sleath said.

Changes to the signals will also allow audio level adjustment.

These new installations will utilize devices that are a lot quieter where the individual pedestrian can raise the volume for a single street crossing if necessary, Sleath said.

Between September and November the city will also be holding several public evaluations to discuss implementation strategies for test sites.

The special crosswalks will cost an estimated

$3,000 per location while regular traf c signs are an estimated $12,000.

There are 60 special crosswalks in Richmond. The challenge is theres no national standard for audible signals, Lockrey said. So this is an oppor-tunity for Richmond to pilot and pioneer in this audio messaging.

High traf c spots eyed for signals

It will provide blind and visu-ally impaired pedestrians with the verbal mes-sage we were looking for.

- Rob Sleath

Third decade of 4-H for local dadby Jessica TieszenContributor

Matt Langelaan is no stranger to the Fair at the PNE as he has been part of 4-H for nearly three decades. The Richmond father of three young children eagerly awaits to continue the family legacy and introduce his daughters to dairy cows.

Born into a family of farmers, Langelaan got started into the 4-H club at seven years old.

My father was in 4-H in the mid-60s and he got me involved. Now my six-year-old daughter Kylie will join in January, said Langelaan, 34.

Langelaan is leader of the Richmond-Delta 4-H club, whose 14-year-old member Tomas Collier-Pandya was named reserve grand champion at Sundays calf picking.

Ive been taking care of this cow for four months now, and this is my rst time showing in the PNE, said Collier-Pandya. I was very excited that I won.

Langelaans club consists of seven girls and two boys all between the ages of six to 20. The club gives them a chance to show their beef, dairy, and poultry projects in competitions.

4-H originally began as the Boys and Girls Club in 1914 until the name changed to represent the four Hs head, heart, hands and health. The club was designed for farm kids to learn the importance in raising, caring, and training farm animals.

Every April, members of the club choose a calf as young as seven months old, working to train them, explains Langelaan. They have to keep logs of what their calf eats, how much he or she measures in weight, and record any sickness or change in disposi-tion. Before each show or competition, the calves get washed, clipped and practice their walk.

During the fair at the PNE, members are judged against other 4-H districts on showmanship and calf placing, awards are also distributed to best record keepers.

Collier and other members from 4-H have been living in dorms provided by the PNE from Aug. 21 to 24. The 4-H festival brings in 450 members from all across the province, competing in various projects in hopes of bringing home a portion of prize money from the PNE.

P a g e A 8 T h e R i c h m o n d R e v i e w T h u r s d a y , A u g u s t 2 6 , 2 0 1 0

Fans of Bill Vander Zalms harmo-nized sales tax extinguishment petition were quick to gloat when the B.C. Supreme Court ruled Friday that the petition can proceed to the next step.

I hear theres a special today on crow pie, a Vernon reader said in one of the more polite e-mails I received.

The same reader scoffed at my argument of last week that scrapping the HST would result in a nightmare of service cuts in B.C. If revers-ing the HST would be a mess, lay the blame where it belongs at Gordon Campbells feet.

I guess if blame is all thats important to you, this is sufficient. But its our grandchildren who

might be eating crow pie and dandelion greens if my generation of baby boom voters continues to gobble up more and more expen-sive services while paying less and less income tax in a world thats quite happy to take away our industrial base.

And make no mistake, scrapping the HST would be a mess, and a costly one. Vander Zalms peti-tion calls on the govern-ment to reimburse all British Columbians on a per capita basis for any HST paid beyond what would have been charged by the provincial sales tax.

I asked Finance Minister Colin Hansen what that might cost. He declined to speculate, except to say that it would be admin-istratively very difficult. Ill say. And the huge cost would of course be on top of repaying the $1.6 billion federal transition fund.

Then there are the rebates. If you are in the lower income range and were receiving quarterly GST rebate cheques from the federal government, you will now start receiv-ing larger HST rebates. Vander Zalms petition neglects to consider those, just as it forgets about the hotel room tax that made way for the HST.

If the HST is scrapped, the government could try to claw back all those low-income rebates. But since that would also be administratively difficult, not to mention politically suicidal, the government of the day would probably just let the provincial defi-cit grow some more. Our grandchildren can pay it back, if they can find jobs in B.C.s uncompetitive tax structure. But hey, we sure would teach the federal and provincial govern-ments a lesson.

Contrary to the wishes of some HST haters, Chief Justice Robert Bauman of the B.C. Supreme Court did not endorse Vander Zalms petition, or deter-mine whether any work-able outcome can result from it.

Bauman narrowed his ruling to get this political hot potato off his desk, and that of the much-maligned Chief Electoral Officer. He declined to consider whether Vander Zalms proposed legisla-tion is constitutional,

noting that it may never be enacted in that initial form, given that it could be amended or defeated in the legislature.

Even if it passes more or less as is, the proposed legislation only calls for B.C. to withdraw from its five-year HST agreement with Ottawa. The federal legislation to collect the tax would remain.

Whether that will lead to the extinguishment of the HST in British Columbia remains to be seen, Bauman wrote.

The petition was formally sent to the legislature on Monday and the stand-ing committee must con-vene its first meeting in September. It will have until December to debate the draft legislation that was included in the peti-tion.

Look for the B.C. Liberal majority on the committee to push through amend-ments, such as raising taxes to repay the $1.6 billion federal fund. Then we might find out where the NDP actually stands on this thing.

Tom Fletcher is legisla-tive reporter and colum-nist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. He may be reached at tfletcher@blackpress.ca.

140-5671 NO. 3 RD., RICHMOND, B.C. V6X 2C7604-247-3700 FAX: 604-606-8752 WWW.RICHMONDREVIEW.COM

SPORTS EDITORDON FENNELL, 604-247-3731SPORTS@RICHMONDREVIEW.COM

Canada Line proves value of transit One year ago, the Canada Line opened to much fanfare. People pushed their way through crowds in Richmond to become the rst passengers on the rapid transit train that links to downtown Vancouver and the airport.

Some skeptics doubted the passenger volumes, but rerouted buses made it a near certainty that this train would be busy. One year later, no one can question the demand for rapid transit.

The Canada Line has carried 36 million passengers since its opening, transporting over 100,000 riders each day. With that number, TransLink has hit its ridership target two years ahead of schedule.

As most passengers know, the train is regularly jammedas it was Feb. 19, when a record number of people, 287,379, boarded the train during the middle of the 2010 Winter Olympics.

TransLink surveys show half the trains users are used to public transit, having boarded a bus before the new shiny trains began shuttling down the elevated guideway. The rest have either abandoned their car or simply never made the trip before. That in itself proves that rapid transit is worth the enormous price tag its construction comes with.

Let the debate over elevated or at-grade persist, the popu-larity of the Canada Line goes beyond that. It shows that people are willing to get out of their cars or make a trip they never had before, if the transportation method is convenient.

Riding the line isnt always comfortablehello Olympicsand can be expensive$25 for a family of four travelling midday without transit passesbut the appetite for rapid transit is enormous in our growing city and region.

Providing useful rapid transit links to existing lines is the task TransLink now has before it.

But be it the oft-discussed Evergreen Line, an extension of the Expo Line, a Broadway corridor line, a South Fraser link to the valley or even an extension of the Canada Line, build-ing new rapid transit lines is hardly rapid.

Without a cash train serving as a silver bullet, taxpayers must be willing to bolster their weak embrace of public-private partnerships and loosen their pursestrings to grow a form of proven public transit.

The Richmond Review is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body gov-erning the provinces newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about

the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent within 45 days to B.C. Press Council, 201

Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2.

REVIEW the richmond

Published in Richmond every Thursday and Saturday by Black Press Ltd.

PUBLISHERMARY KEMMIS, 604-247-3702PUBLISHER@RICHMONDREVIEW.COM

CIRCULATION MANAGERRACHAEL FINKELSTEIN, 604-247-3710

CIRCULATION@RICHMONDREVIEW.COM

CREATIVE SERVICES MANAGERJAANA BJORK, 604-247-3716JAANA@RICHMONDREVIEW.COM

STAFF REPORTERMARTIN VAN DEN HEMEL, 604-247-3733

MARTIN@RICHMONDREVIEW.COM

ACTING EDITORMATTHEW HOEKSTRA, 604-247-3730

EDITOR@RICHMONDREVIEW.COM

opinion

Sorry, HST isnt going anywhere

B.C. ViewsTom Fletcher

Make no mistake, scrapping the HST would be a mess, and a costly one.

T h u r s d a y , A u g u s t 2 6 , 2 0 1 0 T h e R i c h m o n d R e v i e w P a g e A 9

CAM

BIE

RD

ALDE

RBRI

DGE W

AY

ODLIN

RD

LESL

IE R

D

ALEX

ANDR

A RD

GARDEN CITY RD.

AUGUST 27 - AUGUST 30Specials valid while stock lasts and are subject to change.

China World SupermarketChina World Supermarket

8777 Odlin Road Richmond

Sun.-Thurs. 10am-8pmFri.-Sat. 10am-9pm

Fresh Values in Store This Week!Fresh Values in Store This Week!

49/ea

J.J. Prawn Stick Snack70 g

Mizumi Drink (pineapple, aloe vera apple vinegar, aloe vera plum vinegar, lemon aiyu) 450ml

Bao Ming Toilet Paper 10 rolls (blue)

Pork Shoulder Butt

Showa Calrose Rice8 kg

East Sea Basa Fillet (Frozen)700g

$5.99/pack

$2.89/bag$2.99/lb$1.99/lb

Everyday Low PricesWhite Mushroom $1.68/lbBean Sprout 39/lbSifto 1 kg Salt 89/eaChicken Bone 59/lbPork Belly $2.99/lbRosemary Garlic Lamb Rack $9.99/pkFive Rose Flour 20 kg $11.50/eaStar Brand Vegetable Oil 16L $17.99/ea

Asian PearFu Qua

Quail (6pc/pack) Beef Shank

$7.99/ea

$8.88/pack

$1.49/ea99/lb79/lb

69/lb

Shimeji Mushroom

White Peach

69/ea + deposit

99/lb

Hami Melon

ef Shan

Better Grades Happier KidsGrade 1 - 12It can start happening today! With Oxfords personalized programs and low teacher-student ratio, your child will see resultsalmost immediately.- Improved Con dence- Higher Self-Esteem

Half Day Phonics Program(Ages 3-6 yrs)Oxfords Little Readers half day programs offer an enriched, individualized curriculum introducing three to six year olds to reading.

READING | WRITING | MATH | STUDY SKILLS

604-233-55667380 WESTMINSTER HWY., RICHMOND

(near Minoru Blvd.) www.oxfordlearning.com

lettersMove Artisans Galleria to cyberspaceEditor:

It is very sad to learn that the Artisans Gal-leria is closing due to nancial dif culties. It is a favourite shop for not only many Richmond residents, but also for many people in the rest of Metro Vancouver. The bad economic times are hard on everyone, especially the non-pro le or-ganizations.

To survive in this dif cult economic climate, we need to adapt to the changing econom-ic times. Instead of occupying a 1,500-square-foot space, the shop might stay open by moving to a smaller space.

If downsizing is not an option, moving the store into cyberspace de nitely can be an option, at least for now. Many brick and block shops have moved to the Internet successfully in order to save on costly expenses.

If having an online shop website is too costly or too technically challenging, moving the shop to eBay is another possibility.

If artists dont want to sell their artworks side-by-side with other peoples stuff, moving the shop to an online shopping mall is a cost-effec-tive option. There are few such services available. A recently launched eMarket99.com is a sample.

In short, if we keep our options open and use the web to our bene t, we can keep the Artisans Galleria open even during these tough economic times. There will be some challenges relating to making any change, but if we use the resourc-es available out there the transition will hopefully be smooth and painless as well as economically successful.

Jeynithin Kumar Richmond

City isnt following its own community planEditor:

In years past, Richmond residents made it abun-dantly clear that they wanted the older subdivi-sions protected from re-development. The citys 1999 of cial community plan states, outside City Centre, residents want to move beyond subdivi-sions towards mature neighbourhoods with a strong sense of community.

But since 1999, weve seen incredible devasta-tion in neighbourhoods where mega buildings are replacing older dwellings and their beautifully-landscaped lots. What happened to the plan to protect mature neighbourhoods?

It appears that the problem is the current bylaw, which controls the size of dwellings according to the area of the lot. It encourages the destruction of family homes in favour of mega houses, each one more in ated and higher than the previous.

As a community, we did not agree to the current destruction going on in our older neighbour-hoods, turning them into land banks for those who use the term tear-down to describe any older dwelling. This is language used by bullies, intended to convince people that their homes have no value. Richmond residents do not want to be pushed out of their beloved neighbour-hoods so that foreign interests can invest in expensive properties.

Lets recognize older houses for what they are: perfectly good family homes with yard space enough for trees, lawns, gardens and play areas. These are the essentials of the quickly disappear-ing Garden City.

There are three things that we can do. The rst is to keep writing letters to the editor and send-ing copies to our local mayor and councillors. The second is to provide input into the new of cial community plan, which will be the guiding docu-ment up to 2041 (see letstalkrichmond.ca).

The third thing we can do is make change hap-pen by voting to save our dwellings, neighbour-hoods, trees and backyards in the next election.

Marion SmithRichmond

Tighten up name-change rulesEditor:

Re: New ngerprinting rules for volunteers, Aug. 21. There is something eerie about becoming a volunteer and having to be ngerprinted, I admit.

Although I would accept it as a parent, knowing my child is in safe hands, I believe the holes in the system could be tightened in the name-changing area and not the ngerprinting of innocent people.

A simple promise to destroy these prints is not enough. Tighten up the name-change application and records. Keep a record of all name changes. Flags of past serious offences should be trans-ferred to the new name. If it is a bank robber, they may volunteer in certain areas, but maybe not at a bank or in a nancial role. A sexual predator would be agged for any coaching, teaching, or any other risky positions.

Andrew CarasRichmond

P a g e A 1 0 T h e R i c h m o n d R e v i e w T h u r s d a y , A u g u s t 2 6 , 2 0 1 0

CNC

ONSUMERSONSUMERSUTRITIONUTRITIONE N T E RE N T E R

MAKE THE HEALTHY CHOICERichmond Centre Mall

Near Sears604-270-0007

WERE OPENWERE OPEN NOWNOW

WHEN ARE YOU WHEN ARE YOU OPENING?OPENING?

22% OFF22% OFF Regular PriceRegular PriceVitamins & SupplementsVitamins & Supplements

Sale ends Aug. 31/10

T H E A R T O F F I N E L I V I N G

www.paramountfurniture.net

5520 Minoru Blvd(1 block west of Lansdowne Mall)Richmond BC 604 .273 .0155

Luxury is not about opulence or great expense. It is the pleasure and joy of

using beautiful things every day. Our vision of the modern home is warm

and intimate, as well as stylish and sophisticated.

letters

Taking a break from lling sandbags in this 1948 photograph are (from right) John Baumeister, John Hay-duk, Paul Drescher, Jim Tremier, Ron Fentiman and an unidenti ed boy.

Others helped in the sandbagging operationEditor:

Re: Saviours of Lulu Island reunite, Aug. 21. Un-fortunately there were some of us that participated in the sandbagging operation but werent invited to the grad party because we didnt graduate.

I recently donated a picture to the Richmond Archives showing ve of us handsome gentlemen on top of a sandbag hill. We lled bags at the south end of the old wooden Fraser Street Bridge and the north end of the No. 5 Roadright on the dyke.

If Bob Moller or Art Cooke, whom I remember very well, would contact me I would like to have a

look at the large poster they are holding. My phone number is 604-272-2474.

John BaumeisterRichmond

Letters to the editorThe Richmond Review welcomes letters

to The Editor on any subject. Send letters to news@richmondreview.com. Letters must include first and last name and contact info.

Ispos Reid indicates most Richmond prefers to read The Review

Ipsos Reid, 2010 REVIEW the richmond

T h u r s d a y , A u g u s t 2 6 , 2 0 1 0 T h e R i c h m o n d R e v i e w P a g e A 1 1

Before Power Smart Rebate

$1199Pair Price

MSRP: $2699

$2299After Instant rebate

26 CU.FT STAINLESS STEEL FRENCH DOOR FRIDGE

(RF267AFRS)

$200Instant Rebate

MSRP: $2399

$1999After Instant rebate

3-PIECE COOKWARE SETwith purchase of this Induction Range!

FREE

5.9 CU.FT STAINLESS STEEL INDUCTION

RANGE(FTQ307NWGX)

$200Instant Rebate

MSRP: $449997

10%INSTANT REBATEOn This Package

STAINLESS STEEL 18.6 CU.FT. FRENCH-DOOR FRIDGE(RF197ACRS)

STAINLESS STEEL 5.9 CU.FT. SELF-CLEANING SMOOTH-TOP CONVECTION RANGE(FER700WX)

BUILT-IN STAINLESS STEEL DISHWASHER(DMR78AHS)

FITS A 33 OPENING!

STAINLESS!

PULL DRAWER

STAINLESS STEEL TUB

Package Price

After Instant rebate

$368997

CONVECTION OVEN

HIGH EFFICIENCY LAUNDRY PAIR 4.0 Cu.Ft. Washer Vibration Reduction Technology 7.3 Cu.Ft. Large Capacity Dryer (WF210ANW/DV210AEW)

$50 Power Smart

Rebate

MSRP: $1499

ADVERTISING ACCURACY: We aim for the utmost accuracy in our advertising, but the occasional error can occur. Any error will be corrected as soon as it is recognized. Customers purchasing merchandise so affected will be advised immediately of correction. Offers in effect until Sept 30, 2010.

We have HUNDREDS of fantastic one-of-a-kind deals on Buy and Sell! Visit www.coastappliances.com for a direct link.

Purchase a select ENERGY STAR clothes washer, dishwasher, refrigerator or freezer and receive up to $50 in rebates! For more information about the Power Smart Rebate, visit www.bchydro.com/saveboth.

Energy Star Rebate Program New program requirements

in effect as of June 1.

ABBOTSFORD34445 Marshall Road (604-859-3373)

COQUITLAM1-1315 United Blvd (604-540-2665)

LANGLEY19495-56th Ave (604-530-1155)

VANCOUVER8488 Main St (604-321-6644)

The Chemist Compounding Pharmacy115-6180 Blundell Rd., Richmond, BCTel: 604-277-3747

Professional care tailored to your needs

We are experts in compounding medications (Bio-Identical Hormones, Dental, Veterinary)

We offer natural supplement and medical advice Quick and easy transfer & preparation of prescriptions

Free city wide delivery Free blister packaging

lettersOde to a green canEditor:

This is the first year we have gone from yard bags to green cans. And this is the first week this year that Im able to fit all my grass cuttings into my two green cans. Thank you hot, dry weather.

I have, in weeks past, been able to get the back and front green-ery to fit in both cans, but not legally. I took a page from the K-Tel Patty Stacker of the 70s and fashioned a similar compressing device for the rear end deposits of my lawn-mower. What I wound up with was grass that had the density of lead in two neat cans. Oh sure I had to have three friends help me drag each can to the curb, but I wasnt going to buy any more garbage cans.

My father-in-law has enough garbage and green cans to meet his needs but his carport looks like an East Hastings back alley.

Well as it turned out the joke was on me, they didnt want my two cans of yard waste. Something about being too heavy, the bright orange sticker read. So now what do you do with two cans of wet grass, knowing that this week youll have the same amount, or more again. You get cre-ative!

I became like the prisoners from the movie The Great Escape. Id fill up my pockets with grass and go for long walks, each step secretly dropping bits of grass around the neighbourhood. Wed sometimes go as a family, each with a pocket or two of grass, leaving behind us a green slug trail of unwanted yard trim-mings. On occasion wed get lucky and find an unlocked car and quickly rid ourselves of our burden we call grass.

But all this still wasnt enough, I couldnt keep up. I was like a drug kingpin with too much money, only with grass, I needed new methods to deal with a growing problem. I rented a storage locker under a false name and ad-dress. I had the grand-kids do a craft project

and glue the yard clippings into illegal looking plants (unbe-knownst to them) and had the police raid my residence.

I then tried just leav-ing the cuttings on the lawn, only to have the dog and the grandkids track it all into the house for my wife to vacuum up. Lets just

say Id rather deal with the police again than listen to my wife go on for two hours about her bad back and how she needs a new vacuum with a big yel-low ball on it like her sister has.

But this week was different! All my green-space clippings are gone! The lawn I use to

love, water and fertil-ize, I now despise. Ill never give it another drink or feed it again. My three boxes of plastic yard bags from Costco sit unused and alone.

Cool wet weathers coming, where can I hide grass this fall?

Bob Niles Richmond

P a g e A 1 2 T h e R i c h m o n d R e v i e w T h u r s d a y , A u g u s t 2 6 , 2 0 1 0

CARTWHEELS INC. CELEBRATES CARTWHEELS INC. CELEBRATES ITS 8th ANNIVERSARY!ITS 8th ANNIVERSARY!

OPEN HOUSE OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, SEPT. 12THSUNDAY, SEPT. 12TH

Present this coupon for your free trial class and receive $5 off your registration or Birthday party booking. For new members only.

Please pre-register for FREE class. Classes fill quickly.

Come join us for our 8th Anniversary Celebration Free Trial Class - Sunday, September 12 - 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m

Free Classes! Club Tours! Prizes! Refreshments! Fun!Free Classes! Club Tours! Prizes! Refreshments! Fun!

Check out our NEW Website!Check out our NEW Website!

Fall Registration on NOW!Fall Registration on NOW!

Cartwheels Incorporated#145-12417 No. 2 Road, Richmond, BC, V7E 6H7Phone: 604-275-0020Email us: info@cartwheels.cawww.cartwheels.ca

Gymnastics Day Camps Special Needs Gymnastics Day Camps Special Needs Birthday Parties Field Trips Birthday Parties Field Trips

Chimps18mths - 3yrs9:30-10:0010:15-10:45

3 All Me3 - 3 yrs11:00-11:30

Monkeys3 - 4 yrs11:45-12:15

Swingers4 - KG12:30-1:00

Achievement6yrs & UP1:15-2:00

Come find out why hundreds of Richmond children Come find out why hundreds of Richmond children have enrolled at Cartwheels Inc.have enrolled at Cartwheels Inc.

$5$5For 20 years weve inspired

young dancers!BALLET JAZZ TAP MODERN

MUSICAL THEATRE BREAKDANCE HIP HOP

PIZZA with JAZZ and TAP CLASS 6-9 yrsBring a friend and join this great class where youll enjoy pizza and a beverageand then learn some great new dance moveswhile mom and dad are enjoyingan evening out together or catching up on family errands.

NEW!!

THE ARTS CONNECTION#170 - 3900 Steveston Hwy.

(Minato Village)Check out our website for more details: www.theartsconnection.org

For further information and registration: 604.241.0141

back to school Check what time your

childs classes start. Stu-dents in different grades may start at different times.

Get your children used to the back-to-school routine before the rst

day of school by having them shift to their school bedtime and wake-up routine the week before school begins.

Parents play a key role during the school year by keeping their children

safe and healthy. Here are some ways to achieve this:

Make sure your children eat breakfast every day so their minds have the fuel they need to learn.

Keep nutritious snacks, like cut-up fruit and vegetables, cheese sticks, low-fat yogurt and butter-free popcorn on hand to make healthy eating easier.

Schedule regular dental and any necessary medical checkups for your children.

Ensure your childrens

backpacks are no more than 10 to 20 per cent of their body weight and that your children use both shoulder straps.

Make sure your children know safe routes to and from school. Start a Walking School Bus or Bicycle Train program in your neighbourhood, or nd out how your children can join an exist-ing one.

Limit your childrens screen time. Explain to your children that its important to sit less and move more in order to stay at a healthy weight.

Students are often more successful in school when they develop good study habits early on. Parents can help their children study by:

Setting up a home-work area away from the television and with adequate supplies and lighting.

Setting up a regular time to work together with your children.

Letting your children see you reading and set-ting aside time each day to read as a family.

source: Ministry of Education

Book puts a hopeful spin on facing a new school

Along with all the supply buying, the new tech-nology and the back to school retail campaigns, many parents are dealing with the emotional toll that moving to a new community and school might have on their children.

Artist and writer Beate Epp identi es these familiar fears that many children go through in her new book The Magi-cal Horses: A Journey of Adventure, Mystery & Hope.

Being uprooted and having to start in a new school can be very scary for children, and they might not always admit that they are scared of their new situation. In my book, I chose to explore those feelings with the character of nine-year-old Kiran who has to start a new school in unfamiliar

surroundings, without the support of his parents- one of whom has a bad ac-cident, says Epp.

In an era when even friends seem to be enemies, sometimes kids need a lit-tle something extra to make it through tough times. Beate also provides her readers with recipes that are excellent for parents to consider when packing all of those lunches.

Its so important to provide as much security and consistency to children when they suddenly nd themselves in unfamiliar emotional situations. Keep-ing them healthy and giving them hope is the message that I want to spread with my work, says Epp, who is start-ing a Cross Canada tour to bookstores and schools to share her stories.

The Magical Horses is the rst book in a trilogy and is now available across Canada.

How to give your child a good start

T h u r s d a y , A u g u s t 2 6 , 2 0 1 0 T h e R i c h m o n d R e v i e w P a g e A 1 3

vv112280 Trites Rd.

(604) 275-KICK (5425) Call now for a free one on one private class!

A family that trains together, A family that trains together, stays together!stays together!

Shinka Donates partial proceeds of all tuitions to Kiva Charities, and provides memberships at 90% off to all Richmond School Teachers.

Name: ________________________

Phone No.: ()-

a FREE 1 Year UNLIMITED Membership!

Win

For details go to Shinka.ca. Draw date Sept. 13.

Moncton St.

No. 2

Rd.

Trite

s Rd

.

Let Shinka help you discover which martial arts combination best suites YOUR body type, YOURYOUR mindset and YOURYOUR goals!

s YOURYOURe,

REVIEW the richmond

2009

RICHMOND>aopkbB

ES

T INSTRUCTORSBE

ST INSTRUCTORS

REVIEW the richmond

2008

RICHMOND>aopkb

BEST DOJOBEST DOJO

vvvvvvvvvvvvvv11111111

SHINKA

D R I V E B A S K E T B A L L

To register go to www.drivebasketball.com or for questions please email us at info@drivebasketball.com or call 604-818-SLAM (7526)

www.drivebasketball.com

Elite Development Training

Competitive Basketball League (DBL)

Basketball Lessons & Ongoing Skills Programs

For Boys & Girls ages 7-17

Programs available for all skill levels

Elite Development Training

Competitive Basketball League (DBL)

Basketball Lessons & Ongoing Skills Programs

For Boys & Girls ages 7-17

Programs available for all skill levels

Start the School Yearon the Right Note!

Rent your schoolband instrument from

Long & McQuade!

6760 No. 3 Road, 604.270.3622

Learn guitar, bass, piano, drums, voicebrass, woodwinds, strings and more

All ages, levels and styles

Register for Music Lessons Today!

back to school

Students and their parents are preparing for the beginning of a new school year. With the high volume of sales made during this time of year and an increasing number of youth making their own pur-chases, Consumer Protection BC and Better Business Bureau remind students that it pays to be a smart consumer.

Consider these tips while doing your shop-ping:

Ask about returns and refunds. Shopping for new clothes, ac-cessories and gadgets

is one of the high-lights of going back to school. When you buy your new gear, ask the store about their return policy and always keep your receipts. Most people dont know that in B.C., stores are not legally required to exchange an item or give you a refund.

Read the fine print when getting a credit card. Credit cards can be very useful and we get offers for new cards all the time. Dont get yourself in a financial jam by signing up right away for a new card. Find out what the new card gives you and defi-nitely make sure you know what the interest rates is, how long any introductory interest

rates apply for and when interest begins.

Find out the details about your new cell phone plan. You dont want to sign up for something that you didnt want. Ask about the time commitment, billing details, replace-ment costs and how you can get out of the contract if you need to. If you are consider-ing data use for things like social networking sites, e-mail, texting or web-browsing on your device, the charges associated with data are often higher than those of calling plans. Get a copy of the con-tract and make sure you read all the terms and conditions.

Do your research before buying a new computer. Decide what

your needs will be and what the computer is to be used for, such as word processing, video-calling, graphic/web design or gaming. This will determine the type of hardware and software that will be required and how much you will pay in the end. Shop around for a good price and find out what you have to do (and pay!) if your computer breaks down. Consider leas-ing to reduce the costs of upgrading your system but make sure you know the details of your contract.

See Page 14

Better Business Bureau offers consumer tips to students

P a g e A 1 4 T h e R i c h m o n d R e v i e w T h u r s d a y , A u g u s t 2 6 , 2 0 1 0

, U/U7,/ U-/19--

School success is just a phone call away.

Our highly personalized approach builds the skills, habits and attitudes your child needs to succeed in school and in life.

Develops independent work habits

Improves attitudes

Motivates learning

Provides feedback for parents and teachers

www.sylvanbc.ca

604.273.3266 ,"

Back-to-School Offer!

$50 OFFSYLVAN SKILLS ASSESSMENT

Not valid with any other offer. Expires 10/15/10. ii>`>iviiiiVi

CALL NOW!

The rules are just one thing theyll learn.

Take advantage of this opportunity for your 4-5 year old child to learn the fun of team sport and the great game of ice hockey.

RICHMOND MINORHOCKEY ASSOCIATION

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. JOIN US TODAY.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISITwww.richmondminorhockey.comOR CALL THE HOCKEY HOTLINE AT

604-241-4192

692 BCIT AEROSPACERCAC SQUADRONNOW RECRUITING

Open to all12-18 years

Information SessionSeptember 9, 2010

i

692 BCIT AEROSPACE692 BCIT AEROSPACERCAC SQUADRONRCAC SQUADRONNOW RECRUITINGNOW RECRUITING

Begins 7:00 p.m.@ BCIT AEROSPACE CAMPUS

3800 Cessna Drive,Richmond, B.C.

Visit our websitewww.cadets.ca/lhq/692air

For information call 778-833-0038

or email: co692@cadets.net

back to school

From Page 13 Know what to expect

with gift cards. Its true that most gift cards cant have fees or expiry dates anymore. How-ever if you are buying a mall card for that teen in your life so they can shop on their own, you should know that these cards are allowed to have fees. Make sure you nd out the details so that you can make an informed decision. (Note that the law doesnt apply to pre-loaded credit cards.)

Ask yourself if you really need that free gift. Carefully consider

offers of free gifts that come with a purchase. Do you need the item you are buying? If not, then this free gift may not be worth the invest-ment in the end.

Know the true cost of what you are purchasing. You might be moving out for the rst time and buying new furniture. If you are buying an item on credit, make sure you are aware of not only the interest rate being charged, but any addi-tional fees and costs as-sociated with purchas-ing on credit. Also read the ne print on your obligations regarding interest payments and any penalties for late payments.

Consumers have rights and responsibili-ties under B.C. law, nd out what yours are by visiting the Consumer Protection BC website at consumerprotection-bc.ca or by contacting your local BBB (www.mbc.bbb.org). The key to being a smart con-sumer is to know what questions to ask and reading the ne print before entering into any kind of transaction.

Students warned to get informed

The key to being a smart con-sumer is to know what questions to ask and read-ing the ne print before entering into any kind of transaction.

Consider insurance for those pricey electronics

During the coming weeks, thousands of B.C. students will be heading off to univer-sity and college, loaded down with books, clothes, and electronics.

BCAA Insurance reminds parents at this time of year to review their home insurance policies to ensure their childrens belongings are ad-equately covered for loss or damage while theyre away from home.

A recent poll from the National Re-tail Federation indicates that back to school purchases have increased 10.5 per cent over the past year.

Students have more to insure than ever before, says Brooke Moss, BCAA home insurance prod-uct manager. They have a lot of expensive and portable consumer goods that are vulnerable to loss, theft or damage.

The list of pricey electronic equip-ment includes desktop computers, laptops, iPads, MP3 players, porta-ble TVs, cell phones, smart phones, stereos, video game equipment and digital cameras. Other items to consider are bicycles, boarding and ski equipment, and jewelry.

The poll also reveals the number

of students choosing to leave the family home to live on campus or somewhere nearby has increased compared to last year.

Moving away from home also means students will need their own household items such as a micro-wave, bedding and furniture, which are also vulnerable to damage, adds Moss.

Electronic or not, the loss of belongings could put a big dent in the nances of a student with a limited budget or of a parent paying for a childs tuition, books and living expenses.

While most home insurance policies extend some coverage to students living away from home, Moss cautions parents and students to be aware of any limits on student property as well as limits on indi-vidual items.

Take stock of all your childs items, urges Moss. Then talk to your insurance advisor to nd out whats coveredand whats notunder your existing policy. If the value of the belongings exceeds the limits, you should consider buying additional coverage.

T h u r s d a y , A u g u s t 2 6 , 2 0 1 0 T h e R i c h m o n d R e v i e w P a g e A 1 5

Burke Academy Burke Academy of Danceof Dance

#200-13040 No. 2 Road, Richmond, BC V7E 2G1

www.burkedance.net For information, Ph. 604-271-1271

Register NOW for classes

CLASSES BEGIN Monday,

September 13th

REGISTRATION: Sunday, August 29th 12-2pm

Wednesday, Sept. 1st 5-6pm

Wednesday, Sept. 8th 5-6pm

Saturday, Sept. 11th 12-2pm

BALLET: Royal Academy of Dance: Graded & Vocational examsHIP HOP: Jazz, Lyrical, Modern, Tap, Musical TheatrePre-Professional Division (by Audition)Director: Mary Burke R.A.D. R.T.S.

P I L A T E S G R O U P

TH

E

SCULPT YOUR BODY WITH PILATES!Reduce back pain, tone your abs & increase flexibility.

TO REGISTER CONTACT THE PILATES GROUP at 778-895-4148 or pilatesgroupinfo@gmail.com

Learn the Pilates method... ...from the professionals

SPACE IS LIMITED!

Mat Level 1 & Mat Level 2 SPECIAL PROMOTION! SATURDAYS THURSDAYS INTRODUCTORY REFORMER Sept 11 - Oct 30 Sept 9 - Oct 25 SERIES 10:15AM - 11:15AM 7:30PM - 8:30PM

* Strengthen your core muscles*Improve flexibility

8 classes for $112.00 + taxMaximum of 10 persons per class

4 weeks only!Sept 9th - 30th

THURSDAYS: 6:30PM - 7:30PM

COST: $120.00 + tax*Must register for all 4 classes*

Richmond Music School1980-2010

Now in its 30th year.

11371 No. 3 Road, Richmond BC V7A 1X3Phone: 604-272-5227 Fax: 604-272-5267

Email: richmondmusic@telus.netOn the Web: www.richmondmusicschool.ca

Register Now For September!For students of all ages:

Private lessons in most instruments and voice Shared Guitar & Cello lessons for Beginners, for Children and Adults Special starter lessons for beginner piano Childrens Choir Theory, Harmony & History Concerts, recitals, festivals, scholarships, bursaries Students prepared for all examination boards Cdn Representative; Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music

RICHMOND DENTAL CENTRE DR. INDERJIT DULAY

8211 Cook Road 604-273-3368richmonddentalcentre@telus.net richmonddentalcentre.com

Implants Implants Invisalign Invisalign

Ortho Ortho Zoom WhiteningZoom Whitening

Cosmetic Cosmetic Family DentistryFamily Dentistry

NEW PATIENTS WELCOME

Get set Get set for a new for a new

school school year.year.

back to school

When it comes to backpack safety, most people tend to think about injuries caused by a heavy backpack or one worn im-properly. However, there are other dangers associated with backpacks and caution should be used.

Backpacks come in all shapes and sizes and can be a handy tool for students or adults. When worn correctly, with weight evenly distributed across the back and shoulders, backpacks can be safer and more effective than using a purse or brief-case. But many people wear overly loaded backpacks slung over one shoulder, which can pose problems with posture and lead to back issues.

In addition to the physical strain back-packs can cause, they can be a danger in other ways. Many people fail to recognize

how much space a backpack can take up. Entering the tight quar-ters of a school bus or commuting on a train or bus means a bulky backpack can knock into other people. If that backpack is full of heavy, cumbersome books or even a laptop computer, an inadver-tent bump by the pack can cause injuries. Also, backpacks taken off and placed in bus aisles can be a tripping hazard.

Students also can be injured if a heavy pack falls on them. Children tucking backpacks into lockers or classroom cubbies may nd that they slide out and hit another classmate.

Backpacks change the way individuals walk. Because the person is carrying around extra weight, he or she may lose balance or trip and fall, especially when going down steps.

To avoid these sec-ondary hazards from backpacks, consider these tips.

Dont overload a backpack. Carry only

what is necessary. If too many books are the issue, parents should talk to the school administrators and teachers to reach a happy medium regard-ing textbook usage.

When on the bus, safely store the backpack on a lap or under the seat. Be sure straps or the pack itself is not extending into the aisle.

Avoid rolling back-packs, which can be dif cult to roll. Some schools ban these styles because of trip-

ping hazards.Recognize how

much space the back-pack takes up when worn. Be conscious of others when turning around or entering a con ned space.

Hold onto stair rails and do not run with a heavy backpack to help avoid slips and falls.

Choose a light-weight backpack. Canvas backpacks are generally lighter in weight than leather backpacks. Do not add extra weight unneces-sarily.

Backpack safety goes beyond back pain Many people wear overly loaded backpacks slung over one shoulder, which can pose prob-

lems with posture and lead to back issues.

P a g e A 1 6 T h e R i c h m o n d R e v i e w T h u r s d a y , A u g u s t 2 6 , 2 0 1 0

arts & entertainmentFamily farm lives on in midst of city

After Helen Jang at Tai On Farms posted notice that she had sold the farm and would no longer be selling fresh pro-duce, customers complained, You cant do that; I just found you. Alas, they found her too late.

There are few family-run farms left in Richmond. As one generation ages, the younger folk are taking advantage of all the op-portunities their grand-parents and parents didnt have. So who is minding the farm?

On a Saturday morn-ing, I drove along

Beckwith Road, behind Costco, and kept going until I reached the end, where Cherry Lane Farm begins. I parked on the road and walked along the dirt road to the storefront.

I passed the orchards, tall tomato vines, rows of zucchini blossoms and lettuce; a picnic table, tractor, a ladder leaning against an apple tree, a wheelbar-row full of apple pulp. Grape vines hug the storefront and I duck to enter.

Can I help you? asks Miles Smart. Hes wear-ing a Van Halen T-shirt and his hair falls to his shoulders. This is Milo Savkovics grandson. Milo is now 93, or thereabouts (theyve lost count). Miles is 21 years old.

Its a bit of a mess, he says. Theres so much to do.

With the help of Sewak, a farm owner from India whose been working at Cherry Lane for more than a decade, Miles has been carry-ing on his grandfathers legacy for the past

three years. In his younger years,

Miles grandfather al-lowed him to mow the lawn or pick berries, but never involved him in the day to day toil. He thought Miles wouldnt like it. For a few years, Miles worked with his father in advertising, but didnt nd the industry satisfying. One day, his grandmother asked him what they paid him, and offered him a job on the farm. He accepted and dis-covered he liked it.

Every day on the farm is the same, he says. But each day has its

own theme. One day its weeds, another its blight, and another might be a lack of

customers. Business has been slower than expected these past few years. While people have been pinching pennies, they think they are saving by shopping at grocery stores and buying fast food, but, says Miles, they would save money if they came here.

Theres a stigma that our farm is too far out of town, he says, But we are only 15 minutes from Kitsilano.

And people still have that expectation that they can get anything anytime. And you cant if you eat local, he says. Someone called the other day and asked if they could pick cher-ries. I told them that cherries are two months

out of season. As he chats, Sewak

brings in containers of sweet purple grapes and tiny champagne grapes from the greenhouse and places them besides bins of grape tomatoes, garlic, zucchini, eggplant, and rows of fresh-pressed apple juice. Sewak disappears and comes back with fresh-picked green leaf lettuce, romaine, and bunches of basil.

This is what we do, says Miles as he rings the amounts into an old cash register and bags them for a customer.

Milo doesnt remem-ber a lot of what he used to know, so Miles refers instead to books, trial and error, and ask-

ing advice from farmers like Bill and Sandra at W&A Farms. For example, he is, he says, insanely jealous of their 15-pound cabbage and asked them about spac-ing cabbage.

Hes learned what farmers have always known: with farming, there is a lack of time and money.

And hes learning about the symbiotic relationship with plants and soil and insects. Im learning thing after thing after thing, and Im trying to be as organic as I can, but there are things I cant control, like air pollu-tion (as we stop our conversation while a plane passes overhead) and city water.

Hes nding his way. We supply the majority of produce for Trafal-gars Bistro in Vancou-ver, he tells me as we walk past the blueberry bushes, picking some ripe fat berries.

My approach is to bring in native plants to reduce the amount of insects. I planted milk thistle to attract soldier beetles because they eat aphids. The result was the most amazing cabbage.

He shows me his 13 bee hives and points out the hazelnut or-chard.

Miles, his father appears and points to two hoes lying on the ground. Pick those up before someone gets hurt.

Arlene Kroeker photoMiles Smart at Cherry Lane Farm, a green pocket in the midst of Richmonds busy city centre.

Food for ThoughtArlene Kroeker

Forgotten by some, Cherry Lane Farm is a gem to those who know it

Theres a stig-ma that our farm is too far out of town, but we are only 15 minutes from Kitsilano.

- Miles Smart

Canada gave musician new life

The Music at the Cannery series continues Friday, Aug. 27, with Paul OBrien in concert.OBrien is a singer, songwriter and in-

strumentalist with a gift for going straight to the emotional heart of the story, and taking his listeners with him. Born and raised Irish Catholic in an English inner city, he spent the rst 20-odd years of his professional life playing traditional Celtic music for pub gigs, folk festivals, folk

clubs and private concerts throughout the UK, Europe, the United States and the Middle East.

At age 38, nding himself burned out, creatively sti ed and desperately un-happy, he turned off and checked out. In 2004 he left the UK and his music career behind, moving with his family to Victoria for a fresh start as a classroom teacher.

The immigration experience created a tectonic shift in OBrien, unleashing a creative energy he had long suppressed. Suddenly, the gifted songwriter thrash-ing around inside him wanted out. While teaching full time, OBrien wrote and recorded two CDs of original songs.

The gigs started coming in. OBriens full-time teaching job became a part-time teaching job, and then he left teaching entirely to focus on this second iteration

of his music career. Along with regular ap-pearances in and around his home base of Vancouver Island came a burgeoning international career.

After touring England, Scotland and Ireland in early 2009, OBrien was signed by a German label.

OBrien has developed an eclectic folk style that is broadly appealing and not easily categorized. His experiences as an immigrant, musician and teacher, his natural instinct for humour and storytell-ing, and his empathy for the underdog have combined to produce an insightful and entertaining artist. OBriens concerts are dynamic affairs, and his connection with the audience is palpable.

The Music at the Cannery series is presented in collaboration with the Beat Merchant and the Steveston Folk Guild.

Paul OBrienFriday, Aug. 27 at 6:30 p.m.Part of the Music at the Cannery

Series, presented by the Beat Merchant and the Steveston Folk Guild

Gulf of Georgia Cannery, 12138 Fourth Ave.; admission is by donation

Paul OBrien plays Richmond on Friday night.

T h u r s d a y , A u g u s t 2 6 , 2 0 1 0 T h e R i c h m o n d R e v i e w P a g e A 1 7

OpenRoad Hyundai 13171 Smallwood PlaceRichmond, 604-606-9033

D#28516

OpenRoad Hyundai13171 Smallwood Place, Richmond, 604-606-9033

P a g e A 1 8 T h e R i c h m o n d R e v i e w T h u r s d a y , A u g u s t 2 6 , 2 0 1 0

The Low-fee, More-for-me Mutual FundsTM

You cant have everything. But with our new mutual funds, you can have among the lowest fees in the country. Conservatively managed and easy-to-understand, our funds are also easy to buy. Get started with as little as $50 a month. Visit www.coastcapitalsavings.com, your nearest branch or call 1.888.517.7000 to nd out more.

The Low-fee, More-for-me Mutual Funds are managed by SEI Investments Canada Company and provided by Worldsource Financial Management Inc. Mutual fund values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated. Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses may all be related with mutual fund investments. Mutual funds are not guaranteed. Please read the relevant prospectus before investing.

You asked for low fee funds, so youre getting them.But your in-branch hot tub idea is a no-go.

1 piece Cod, Oyster & Chips with tarter lemon dill sauce

1 piece Halibut, Oyster & Chips with tarter lemon dill sauce

SATURDAY & SUNDAYDAILY MANAGER

SPECIALS

CATCHOF THE

DAY

$9.98OROR

$13.98

8620 Granville St. @ 70th, Vancouver, BC604.266.2340 Open Daily 11:00am-9:00pm

2 pieces Salmon & Chips with tarter lemon dill sauce

MONDAY & WEDNESDAY TUESDAY & THURSDAY

ORCA SUPPER

$9.98 2 pieces Halibut & Chips with tarter lemon dill sauce

PACIFIC SUPPER

$13.98

2 pieces Cod & Chips with tarter lemon

dill sauce

FRIDAYCATCH

$6.88

book your reservations onlinewww.bluecanoerestaurant.com

604 275 7811#140 - 3866 bayview street

steveston village

see you at the canoe!

r

LOSE INCHES FOR ONLY $99+TAX!

Ladies LadiesBody-FitBody-Fit

CLASSES START

ING NOW!

CLASSES START

ING NOW!

CALL TODAY SPA

CE IS LIMITED!

CALL TODAY SPA

CE IS LIMITED!

NO MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED.NO MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED.CHILD CARE AVAILABLE.CHILD CARE AVAILABLE.GROUP PERSONAL TRAINING.GROUP PERSONAL TRAINING.NON-MEMBERS GET 1 MONTH INCLUDED.NON-MEMBERS GET 1 MONTH INCLUDED.Taught A PlanTaught A PlanLearn NutritionLearn NutritionHost Allie RadilHost Allie Radil

Improve Body toneImprove Body toneGet MotivatedGet MotivatedBeginners and AdvancedBeginners and Advanced

180-13040 No. 2 Road180-13040 No. 2 RoadRichmond B.C.Richmond B.C.

T. 604-275-3609T. 604-275-3609www.FitnessVacation.cawww.FitnessVacation.ca

arts & entertainment

Whats the definition of tongue-in-cheek humour? Its How to Raise a Jewish Dog by the rabbis of Boca Raton Theological Seminary as told to Ellis Weiner and Barbara Davilman.

This spoof on dog training by this ctitious group of religious leaders is side-splitting. Hitting all the high points of Jewish cultural belief, practices, neuroses and general mishagas, How to Raise a Jewish Dog is lled with riffs on how to use guilt, shame, passive aggres-siveness and sarcasm to get your dog to do what you want.

Even though the pretext is dog rearing Jewish-style, the real focus is on the Jewish owner. Because heaven forbid we should get any attention. Jewsand

Im using a broad brush stroke herecan tend to be inwardly focused, to the exclusion of every-thing else around them. Like children, the world revolves around us. So bring a dog into this equation, and you have a recipe for, wellhilarity.

The rabbis system focuses on raising dogs the way we ourselves were raised as Jewish children. The goal is to instill in the dog the assumptions and values our parents instilled in us. They include:

The knowledge that we have to be perfect or well be very disappoint-ing to those who love us.

The knowledge that we must be very careful whenever we leave home because the world is full of lunatics. Etc., etc.

You get the picture. The basis for Jewish dog training here is emotion, not discipline. Their tenet of Conditional Uncondi-tional Love pretty says it all. And of course theres also Situational Martyr-dom, where the owner views him/herself as a well-meaning, unjustly abused victim of the dogs bad behavior.

If youre a Jewish dog owner, you might want to try another technique posited here: Use subtext to convey your message to your dog. After all, Us-

ing subtext is importantbecause thats how we convey the Four Essential Messages (Youre great / Youre terrible / You need me / Ill die if you die). For example, when your dog does something bad, you can say No, no in a gently chiding voice, but what you really mean is: Look, I dont really care that you did this. Life is short and Im crazy about you. So ignore me. Just dont do it again.

On using guilt to train your dog: When he is bad, a Jewish dog is not only informed that his behavior may be bad in and of itself, or even possibly dangerous to his safety, but that his bad-ness harms the owner. For example: You went through the garbage again? Why do you do this to me?

The Jewish tendency to guilt, over-reaction and self-absorption are all mocked here, with tongue rmly planted in cheek. You cant help but nd this book funny. Un-less of course you have no sense of humour. And then it would be the dogs fault anyway.

Shelley Civkin is communications of cer with Richmond Public Library. Her column ap-pears every Thursday in The Richmond Review.

Book ClubShelley Civkin

Its the dogs fault

T h u r s d a y , A u g u s t 2 6 , 2 0 1 0 T h e R i c h m o n d R e v i e w P a g e A 1 9

$YDLODEOHDWDERYHORFDWLRQV3ULFHSOXVWD[1RWYDOLGZLWKDQ\RWKHUSURPRWLRQDORIIHU1RFDVKYDOXHFRXSRQSHUFXVWRPHUSHUGD\9DOLGXQWLO6HSW

$YDLODEOHDWDERYHORFDWLRQV3ULFHSOXVWD[