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Giant plant that can burn skin found on Sea Island

by Bhreandáin ClugstonEditor

It’s 15 feet tall and can burn you or blind you.

While sounding much like a threat from a science fiction story, giant hog-weeds are in fact real and have been sighted in Richmond.

The plant has photosensitive tox-ins in its sap which can badly burn and blister skin and if it gets in your eyes, it could cause temporary or per-manent vision problems. The sap is found in the plant’s stem, hairs and leaves. There have been cases of peo-ple being hospitalized due to injuries caused by this coming in contact with the plant.

“Because of giant hogweed’s ability to grow in moist areas such as Brit-ish Columbia’s many lakes, rivers, wetlands, valley bottoms, and coastal regions, and its toxicity to humans, domestics and wildlife, its spread is a major concern for the Invasive Plant Council of B.C.” said council chair Kristy Palmantier.

The hogweed has been found be-tween the Flight Path Park and the Sea Island Fire Hall in Burkeville, where crews are currently working on remov-ing it. The city is currently investigating other potential sightings.

The giant plant can grow as high as 15 feet and has leaves as large as fi ve feet across. It has dark reddish-purple blotches on its stalks. It produces white clusters of umbrella-like flowers and thrives near streams, creeks, ditches, roads and in vacant lots. A single giant hogweed plant can produce 100,000 winged seeds, crowding out native

plants and dominating moist areas. According to the city, hogweed can

easily be confused with other native plants such as Cow Parsnip or Queen Anne’s Lace, which also have umbrella-like flowers, but are smaller and do not pose similar health risks.

If residents suspect they see giant hogweed on city property, they are urged to call the city’s invasive plant hotline at 604-276-4316. When calling, please give the specific location of the plant.

If possible take a picture of the plant and email it to [email protected].

City staff will visit the location, and if it is positively identified as hogweed, the area will be fenced off and marked as a hazardous plant management site.

If residents suspect giant hogweed on private property, they can call the Invasive Plant Council of B.C. at 1-800-WEEDSBC. Residents should not remove the plant themselves, rather hire a professional who will take the appropriate precautions needed when exposed to hogweed.

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Attack of the giant hogweed

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Fraser Valley Regional District photoGrowing up to fi ve metres in height, giant hogweed stem, hairs and leaves contain a clear, toxic sap that can cause burns, blisters, and scarring of the skin.

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Police offi cer OK after being clipped by passing vehicleby Bhreandain ClugstonEditor

An RCMP offi cer was struck by a car on Tuesday.

The incident occurred on July 20, when the police offi cer was walking back to his police car after pulling over a vehicle in near Westminster Highway and Garden City Road.

The offi cer was forced to jump as an oncoming vehicle came towards him. The offi cer wasn’t able to completely get out of the way and was struck in his holster by the vehicle’s side mirror.

The offi cer was not injured.A witness on scene stated

that the oncoming vehicle drove extremely close to the police car, police say.

The offending vehicle was consequently pulled over at which time the 59-year-old driver stated that she did not see the offi cer or the marked police car with its emergency lights fl ashing pulled over to the side of the road. The driver was issued a violation ticket under the Motor Vehicle Act.

Richmond RCMP would like to remind the public of the “Slow Down Pull Over” road safety campaign that was launched in June 2009 after an offi cer was struck by a passing motorist while con-ducting a traffi c stop.

Current legislation requires that when approaching an emergency vehicle that has its emergency lights fl ashing, drivers must slow to 70 km/h on highways where the speed limit is 80 km/h or higher and 40 km/h where the speed lim-it is below 80 km/h. If there is another lane going in the same direction, drivers must move into the other lane if it is safe to do so.

These rules apply to driv-ers when passing police, fi re, ambulance amd tow trucks, as well as vehicles used by commercial vehicle safety and enforcement personnel, passenger vehicle inspectors, conservation offi cers, park rangers, and special provin-cial constables employed in the Ministry of Forests & Range. The fi ne for not adher-ing to these rules consists of three penalty points and a fi ne of $148.

“In this instance there was no traffi c surrounding the of-fending vehicle which would have prevented the driver from changing lanes,” Cpl. Sherrdean Turley said. “The offi cer is very lucky that he wasn’t seriously injured.”

Mayor said it sounds ‘horrendous,’ but impact is ‘very, very, very small’

by Matthew HoekstraStaff Reporter

A weak endorsement of controversial waste-to-energy incinerators has set up a showdown next Friday with a Richmond councillor on the front lines.

In a 7-5 vote Wednesday, Metro Vancouver’s waste management committee backed a plan to build a $470-million incinerator to burn up to 500,000 tonnes of trash each year that isn’t—or can’t be—recycled. The incinerator is part of the proposed Integrated Solid Waste and Resource Management Plan that will go to the Metro Vancouver board table July 30 for a final vote.

The vote came after a long and contentious public process, where the public overwhelm-ingly supported ideas to reduce and recycle garbage.

Coun. Harold Steves, Richmond’s representa-tive on the committee, has long advocated the region move to a zero-waste strategy by ramp-ing up recycling programs or banning plastics that simply can’t be recycled.

“If we put a half a billion dollars into trash incinerators, we will have no money for the alternatives,” said Steves, after casting his no vote. “The board is like 34 ostriches with their heads in the sand and their butts in the air.”

Steves said the board had a similar debate two decades ago over shipping garbage to Cache Creek—and recycling programs were pushed to the side.

“To feed this incinerator, you must continue to produce garbage,” said Steves.

Steves said the incinerator plan will lead

to a buildup of particulate in the valley and boost greenhouse gases. Even if the garbage was shipped out of the region and inciner-ated elsewhere in B.C.—a hope of some board members—increased greenhouse gases would still be the result, he said.

“We have agreed in Richmond to reduce greenhouse gases by 33 per cent. This will increase the greenhouse gases in the region by six per cent.”

Mayor Malcolm Brodie, Richmond’s other representative on the Metro board, is likely to support the plan. Incinerating garbage is just one of the plan’s objectives, he said, noting reducing waste is also key.

“It’s not an either/or situation,” he said. “We’re going to do both.”

Brodie said despite people’s best efforts to reduce, reuse and recycle, garbage will still exist—especially given the growth of the region.

In May, Richmond city council also endorsed the plan in a 6-3 vote, with councillors Steves, Linda Barnes and Sue Halsey-Brandt opposed. Brodie, along with councillors Derek Dang, Evelina Halsey-Brandt, Greg Halsey-Brandt, Ken Johnston and Bill McNulty, voted in favour.

“It sounds like a very negative solution,” added Brodie. “It harkens our thoughts back to the days of the beehive burners and other mass incineration options which caused a huge amount of pollution.”

But the impact to the air shed of the region’s existing incinerator in Burnaby and any new incinerator is “very, very, very small” and far less damaging than the impact of vehicles and open burning that’s allowed in the valley, said Brodie.

“So while it sounds horrendous, what I’ve been told about the science is that the science does not support that.”

Even if the board approves the plan, the pro-vincial government must give final approval. B.C. Minister of Environment Barry Penner has the option of approving it, amending it and approving it, or sending it back to the board with recommended changes.

Evan Seal photoMetro Vancouver is looking to burn up to 500,000 tonnes of garbage a year instead of dumping it in a landfi ll.

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Bridging religion Tour to provide awareness on Hinduism, Islam and Sikhismby Jessica TieszenContributor

A Richmond group wanting to provide more under-standing and awareness about different religions doesn’t have to go too far to look.

The Richmond Multicultural Concerns Society is host-ing an Inter-Faith Bridging Project to provide awareness on Hinduism, Islam and Sikhism on Wednesday, July 28. It takes place on Richmond’s Highway to Heaven, a stretch of No. 5 Road dominated by temples, mosques and churches.

Because the sites are close together, it will be a walk-ing tour.

The tour begins at 6 p.m. and will explore the different temples and mosques of these major religions, free of charge.

A vegetarian meal provided by the Gurwara Nanak Niwas will be served to guests at the India Cultural Centre of Canada on 8600 No. 5 Road.

Following the meal will be a guided tour of the Sikh temple, then next door to Az-Zahraa Islamic Centre Islamic Centre followed by the Vedic Cultural Hindu Temple.

The tour is scheduled to conclude at 9 p.m. “With funding from Embrace B.C., the Richmond

Multicultural Concerns Society is working to create understanding in all three religions,” says organizer Balwant Sanghera. “This is an effort to reach out to the community and promote intercultural harmony.”

A panel discussion on Aug. 19 at 7 p.m. will conclude the Inter-Faith Bridging Project with an in depth reli-gious discussion. Many significant topics will be covered including the role of women in these religions, as well as violence and terrorism. Location is to be determined.

For information and registration contact the Richmond Multicultural Concerns Society at 604-279-7160 or email [email protected].

Markets are in high demandby Jessica TieszenContributor

The Steveston Farmers and Artisan Markets is becom-ing a year-long event.

The market, which usually closes in the fall, will open from November to April on Saturdays and Sundays.

Currently the market is open every other Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and averages 5,000 visitors a day.

“People just can’t seem to get enough of it and have turned visiting the market into a family outing,” says manager Paula Morimoto. “The community has been extremely supportive.”

Meanwhile, a different type of market has also been drawing huge crowds this summer.

The Richmond Summer Night Market with new and improved renovations has attracted an average of 25,000 visitors a night.

“We have expanded the diversity of the market this year,” says director of operations Paul Cheung. “We are attracting more people than ever before.”

As the parking lot is overflowing every night, the hours have been extended from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, Saturday and holiday Sundays and 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. on Sundays and holiday Mondays.

The night market features live entertainment, food vendors and goods.

The Steveston Farmers and Artisans Market is located on Third Avenue and Moncton Street and Richmond Night Market is located on 12631 Vulcan Way.


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(Night time work) • 6000 Block Garden City Road • 7000 Block No.1 Road • 8000 Block No.3 Road • 8000 Block No.5 Road • 10000 Block Bridgeport Road (Daytime milling and night time

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Hours of work will be: • Day time work: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. • Night time work: 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Traffi c 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 with-out 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

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Come out to South Arm Community Centre at 8880 Williams Road on Sunday, July 25 from noon – 4:00 p.m. and participate in arts and crafts and interactive games where you can receive prizes and giveaways from City of Richmond Bylaws, City of Richmond Emergency Preparedness and BC Sheriff Services.

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Coun. Harold Steves wants city staff to look deeper into the cause of higher salt levels in the Fraser River.

He doesn’t believe a rising ocean is to blame, but a lack of rainfall and low snowpack resulting in less fresh water flowing over a heavier wedge of saltwater.

“That allows the saltwater to come up to ocean-level heights, which means it rises in the river dramatically more

than just the ocean rise,” he said.To aid farmers, the city has equipped

one of its pump stations with a salinity meter, which shuts off flow from the Fraser when salt content is too high.

Farmers can also irrigate fields with drinking water, but they aren’t offered a discount on water—unlike Delta—making it an expensive alternative.

High salt levels can devastate crops.— by Matthew Hoekstra

Work to help trucks get to their destination

by Matthew HoekstraStaff Reporter

A trio of road-widening proj-ects worth $13.2 million are getting support from civic poli-ticians.

With the promise of cash from the federal government, TransLink and Port Metro Vancouver, a city council com-mittee Wednesday endorsed the East Richmond projects,

which would tie in with a new Highway 91 interchange.

“All three proposed projects would benefit the economic development of the city by com-plementing and enhancing the operation of the planned Nelson Road-Highway 91 interchange, facilitating goods movement and supporting the growth of local businesses engaged in Asia-Pacific trade,” said a staff report.

The projects include the wid-ening of Westminster Highway from Nelson Road to McMillan Way to four lanes from the current two. Nelson Road would also be widened to four lanes from Blundell Road to Westminster Highway.

A third project involves wid-ening northbound No. 6 Road, from Wireless Way to Highway

91, to two lanes from one.The city would be on the hook

for a total of $3.9 million. The projects must be complete by 2014 to qualify for the federal cash.

The Nelson Road-Highway 91 interchange is currently under construction and will offer trucks an access point to the highway at its so-called “S-curve.”

Trio of road-widening projects planned for Hwy. 91 interchange

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by Jessica TieszenContributor

Golfers got together at Greenacres Golf Course on Wednesday to contin-ue a young man’s legacy in fighting cancer.

In 2001, 16-year-old Michael Cuccione passed away after years of bat-tling cancer.

Michael was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s disease in 1994.

Spending a number of years in the hospital, see-ing other children affect-ed by cancer and leuke-mia, Michael decided he was going to raise funds to benefit researchers for B.C. Children’s Hospital.

Michael began writ-ing inspirational songs, which he recorded on an album called “Making A Difference.” By the age of 11, Michael had raised $130,000 to impact and save children’s lives.

When Michael passed away, the Michael Cuccione Foundation was started in his honour.

“As a family we saw how dedicated Michael was and how important all this was to him,” says his mother Grace Cuccione. “We made a decision to move forward and con-tinue Michael’s legacy and dream of saving chil-dren’s lives.”

This year marked the

ninth annual Golf for a Cure Fundraiser at Greenacres Golf Course in Richmond. The event rais-es money for Cuccione Laboratories in the B.C. Children’s Hospital to support the Childhood Research Centre.

The event has been sold out every year with 144 golfers, 22 volunteers and 38 corporate sponsors.

The fundraiser contin-ues to grow and raises around $60,000 each year.

The family has raised $7 million in the past 15 years through various fundraising activities, which has all gone back to designated areas of

research. “Before the Michael

Cuccione donation came through, hospitals were having poor childhood leukemia results,” says father Domenic Cuccione. “It has since improved to an 85 per cent survival rate.”

To donate or learn more about The Michael Cuccione Foundation visit www.childhoodcancer-research.org or call 604-552-2850.


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Richmond, the Sports Hosting Capital of BCBy Ken Johnston

Richmond is quickly becoming the sports hosting capital of British Columbia. Hosting the speed skating competition for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games put us on the international map. But it’s the day-to-day efforts of our local sports organizations, volunteers, the City, Tourism Richmond and other partners that have put us at the front of the pack.

In the past year alone, we have hosted such events as the 2009 BC Seniors Games (the largest sporting event ever held in Richmond, with almost 4,000 participants), the national under-16 boys soccer championships, the Canadian Wheelchair Rugby Championships and numerous other regional, provincial, national and international level sports events.

Just this month, we opened a new lawn bowling surface that will help Richmond attract top level tournaments in that sport. The Canadian Open badminton championships, the biggest cash tournament ever held in Canada, just wrapped up at the Richmond Olympic Oval. Looking forward, the Oval will host the World Wheelchair Rugby Championships and Canadian taekwon-do championships this fall.

Throughout the city, our local community sport organizations continue to build on Richmond’s reputation as an outstanding host from annual events like the Richmond International Midget Hockey tournament to the recent

2010 Provincial Cup girls soccer championships.

I had the opportunity to coordinate the soccer competition at the BC Seniors Games and referee in the Girls Provincial Cup and Boys nationals and the volunteers and City Parks staff did us proud. This community is rich in pride and community spirit because of groups like Richmond Youth Soccer. At the tournament last week I overheard a group of parents from the Comox Valley saying: “This is the best organized tournament that we have been to.”

Sport hosting helps increase tourism spending and generates funding from senior governments to help build and operate our community sports facilities. It gives our youth, adult and senior athletes opportunities to compete at a high level on their home turf and enjoy all the benefits that come from sport and physical activity.

We are currently developing a comprehensive Sport Hosting strategy, which will build on our success in attracting events. Tourism Richmond has provided the City with $500,000 in funding to support this initiative. One of the first outcomes is establishing a new grant program to assist local sports organizations and others to attract and stage major tournaments and championship level sporting events. The program is available through Richmond’s new Sport Hosting office. From event bidding, planning and staging advice to coordinating partnerships, the Sport Hosting office delivers one stop service for local sports groups. For more information on the Sport Hosting office and grant visit www.richmond.ca/sporthosting.

Malcolm BrodieMayor

Derek DangCouncillor

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Sharing food in a communal setting has

been a time hon-oured tradition for hundreds of years. The word “potluck” triggers an immedi-ate response from most people I know —which is lots of delicious food. Especially at this time of year.

When I was very involved in the heri-tage community 15 years ago we used to do wonderful potlucks at Britannia Heritage Shipyard. Salmon was a favourite plus other in-season seafood, chowders, steaming pots of chili, salads, breads, fruit pies and cakes. There was always so much food that there would be leftovers to take home.

My enjoyment of potlucks has shifted in recent years to what we love to do in the way of informal gath-erings at the Sharing Farm. We did a lunch one not so long ago and this week we had a potluck supper in the healing garden with a splendid array of “summertime” food laid out on a weath-ered, yellow cedar planked table.

What’s different though than the ones I used to participate in on the Steveston waterfront is that most of my farm and food security friends are vegetarians. You should see what they bring to the table! The best rice, lentil and bean dishes ever. Tastes that introduce an inventiveness to make hearty, protein-rich meals. Food so good that it makes me want to eat more like they do.

I asked my sister Phoebe if she ever gets “vegetarian envy.” Her reply was, “Absolutely. Our vegetarian friends are the best cooks of food ever—how they prepare it! In Sooke, potlucks are the way. We can’t believe how it always works out. You don’t always end up with 25 salads and no meat. Sometimes it’s a bit heavy on the deserts. Then the old time farmers bring crocks of beans and down home foods

all wrapped up in towels—and amaz-ing quiches with farm eggs and wild mush-rooms to die for ....In the fall all these amazing beets dishes, and cabbages. I never thought i would like REAL cabbage rolls. Or squash soups. Or car-rot soups. Real food. Slow food with real tastes...”

Right on Phoebe. Potlucks like yours

happen here too and I’m sure everywhere else—especially in rural places or any-where there is that sense of commu-nity breaking bread together and talking to each other telling stories. It’s a time to relax and really enjoy the company of oth-ers.

The supper the other night was in a way a

quiet kickoff to “it’s 10 mile diet time again.” Just about everybody brought something they had grown or were able to buy local-ly now that we’re well into July. From now on we’ll have at least three more months of more to come. Soon it will be squash dishes. Homemade apple juices. And corn.

It’s the time of year to celebrate eating locally. And there is nothing better than saying to friends, and neighbours—“let’s do a potluck!”

Mary Gazetas is a director of the Richmond Fruit Tree Sharing Project, instructor, artist and writer. Her column appears every week-end in The Richmond Review.


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It’s been a great week for our oceans. Just as

Coast Salish tribal leaders from B.C. and Washington gathered here to celebrate the official naming of the Salish Sea, oilfield en-gineers succeeded in capping the offshore well blowout in the Gulf of Mexico.

The three-month night-mare of the BP oil platform disaster has highlighted the ignorance and hypocrisy that accompanies debate about oil here in B.C.

Superannuated hippies have controlled the urban discourse, just as they did the logging debate 20 years ago. They have long propagated the fantasy that there is no oil production or transport in B.C. and that a mythical “moratorium” has protected our fragile coast-line from oil-mad Texans

and Albertans, ever since truly intelligent, sensitive human life evolved here in the 1960s.

This received wisdom was illustrated in the legisla-ture’s fi nal days this spring, when the opposition seized on a tiny seeping fuel oil leak discovered at the Chevron refi nery on Burrard Inlet at Burnaby, and played to the public horror over the BP disaster far to the south.

“This is the premier who wants to end the 40-year moratorium on supertank-ers on our coast,” shouted NDP environment critic Rob Fleming. “That’s the kind of environmentalist he is.”

This is nonsense refi ned to its purest form. There is a federal moratorium on offshore drilling along B.C.’s West Coast, as there is off California’s coast, but there is no moratorium on tanker traffi c and there never has been. There is an exclusion agreement between the Canadian and U.S. federal governments that tankers carrying Alaska crude will not use the Inside Passage when they bring it down to a cluster of refi neries in Washington State.

Shell and Tesoro Corp. share a refi nery complex at March Point, just outside of Anacortes, Wash., a short ferry ride from B.C. Some of the tankers negotiate the Strait of Juan de Fuca

around the tip of Vancouver Island and continue past Anacortes, up to Blaine, just south of the B.C. border. Here BP operates the Cherry Point refi nery, Washington’s largest and the destination of the Exxon Valdez on that fateful night in 1989.

On the way between the islands of southern B.C. and Washington, these tankers pass through Rosario Strait, a gap narrower than the Inside Passage, or anything encountered by tankers that already carry light petro-leum products into Kitimat.

Once the Gulf of Mexico blowout was the talk of Lotus Land coffee shops, it wasn’t long before Van-couver city council deter-mined that there is in fact oil tanker traffi c right into the city. First a refi nery is discovered in Burnaby, and then it turns out Kinder

Morgan’s pipeline is loading ships too! Council immedi-ately launched a task force to assess the appalling risks of oil transport that has pro-ceeded safely for decades while council studied things like a dead stump in Stanley Park.

It turns out even “tar sands” oil is shipped out of Vancouver. No doubt the city’s latte-sippers would be happier if this unsightly business moved up to Kitimat.

Enter Michael Ignatieff, the latest leader of the party that declared Canada a peacekeeping nation. (Again, this assumes history began in the 1960s.)

Ignatieff’s nuanced posi-tion on oil exports is that no pipeline should be built to convey Alberta crude to Kitimat. Condensate can continue to go into Kitimat by ship and to Alberta by rail, where it is used to di-lute heavy oil. The resulting crude can go by pipeline to Vancouver, where tankers weave through the island-dotted arteries of B.C.’s urban heart.

Call it the “screw Kitimat” policy. Or just plain screwy.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press newspapers. He can be reached at tfl [email protected].

Reducing trash a good fi rst step

It’s a burning question facing our politicians: what to do with our trash?

Besides reducing, recycling and reusing, the question whether to incinerate or dump culminates with a vote next Friday as Metro Vancouver considers a trash plan that calls for a $470-million incinerator.

It’s a complex decision, and our political representatives have no easy task. But the solution starts with all of us by reducing our own waste.

And we can do plenty. Recycling options now abound. Many of them are curbside, while other items—from motor oil to computers—can be recycled at various collection locations.

There are still items that can’t be recycled, and that will prob-ably always be the case.

But senior governments can reduce that waste by refusing to allow plastic products, for example, into our province that can’t be recycled. Investing in recycling research to give local and regional governments the tools to ramp up recycling programs is another way.

Regardless of how this region will dispose of our waste in the future, we can all do small things right now.

Alexa Loo will be missedAlexa Loo is trading in her snowboard for a more traditional

job as a chartered accountant.Loo announced Thursday her retirement from competitive

snowboarding after 11 years training and racing as a member of the Canadian snowboard team. She leaves the sport as a two-time Olympian and seven-time national champion in par-allel giant slalom. She won three World Cups during her career.

The sport will miss Loo, who was a trailblazer for Canadian women in snowboarding. But she was much more than that—she gave back. She was a member of the AthletesCAN board of directors and regularly worked on behalf of her fellow athletes to improve recognition and support for them. She also volunteered as a seeing-eye guide for the International Paralympic Committee, and inspired many Richmond youth not only through her athletic talent but genuinely warm, caring nature.

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Road Rules applauds three recent editorials in lower mainland newspapers. Memo to cyclists: Obey the law— was the lead editorial in the July 2nd Vancouver Sun. An initial recitation of the annual BC statistics: 1,300 crashes involving cyclists resulting in, on average, 10 fatalities and more than 1,400 injuries, sets the stage for a straightforward imperative: both drivers and cyclists need to know the rules of the road and abide by them. Because drivers are qualified by strict and strictly enforced legal requirements, the stated assumption is that “drivers already know what to do.” Because “anyone can purchase a bicycle and ride it” the stated and, alas, not unreasonable assumption is that “many cyclists either don’t know the provincial laws and city bylaws that govern cycling, believe they don’t apply to them or deliberately flout them as if to say, “Catch me if you can.”

The “memo” goes on to describe what laws apply to cycling—the BC Motor Vehicle Act and municipal bylaws—in Vancouver, the City of Vancouver Street and Traffic By-Law No. 2849—and then lists eight rules described as only “a small sample” of the “laws on the books that cyclists break every day.” Harsh maybe, but with a laudable premise: that cyclists following the required rules would prove to drivers that they are “rightful users the road” and would help make the roads safer for all.

The second, I am the speeder I despise was a letter to the editor of the North Shore News. The writer describes being stopped for driving 65 km/h in a 50 km/h zone on his home street. The police officer said,

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Ban visors on driversEditor:

I’ve been living in Richmond almost all my life and everyday I see crazy drivers all over the place.

They are either speeding, on the phone or not paying attention.

I’m writing this let-ter because I feel we have a huge issue that hasn’t been recognized by anyone. A new law came out saying that drivers are not allowed on the phone while driving unless it’s a hands-free device. However, there is a worse cause of acci-dents. They are called visors. They cover half your face. I’ve known a family of four that got really hurt due to a wreckless driver wear-ing a visor—a little girl got severely hurt.

These visors are completely dangerous to pedestrians and other drivers on the road, and they must be banned from on the road. I’ve told all my friends my plans on banning these visors if it’s the last thing I do.

Meagan WellsRichmond

lettersWhat about Christianity?

Editor:I read with interest the let-

ter in the July 16 Richmond Review, entitled “Tour to provide insight on Hinduism, Islam and Sikhism.” I admire the steps Richmond Multicultural Concerns Society is taking to promote intercultural harmony for new Canadians, with a particular focus on inter-faith bridging to create better understanding and awareness of different religions.

However, where is the inclusion of Christianity as a part of your awareness program?

Christianity, both Protestant and Roman Catholic, is a sig-nificant part of Canadian culture reaching back even before the formation of Canada as a great nation.

The Christian Church has influ-enced education, values, and principles that make Canada the nation that it is, and cer-tainly warrants a place in your initiatives. Perhaps Richmond Multicultural Concerns Society will seek to include Christian perspectives in future opportuni-ties for inter-faith bridging. Many Protestant and Roman Catholic churches would be happy to have an opportunity to welcome and educate new Canadians.

Lorraine SwaileRichmond

Editor:I enjoyed Andrea Phillpotts’

column on the challenges of being home with the kids (“World Cup referees pro-vide inspiration for parents,” July 17), and referring to the “beautiful sport” for guidance. I agree, “(Parenting)’s a hard job, but someone’s got to do it —the most beautiful job in the world.”

Unfortunately, those deter-mined enough to do it full-time, despite societal pres-sure to “get a job,” still face long-standing government tax policy discrimination. I’d say blowing a whistle is definitely needed.

Taxing income based solely on the individual, on a slid-ing scale, without permitting income-splitting, penalizes one-earner families. Shouldn’t families with the same total household income pay the same tax? How about a yellow card for the powers-that-be?

Families with one full-time spouse already sacrifi ce a second income for the good of their team. They’re also expect-ed to accept a B.C. spousal tax deduction that remains insult-

ingly lower than the personal deduction. Seems to me the refereeing is suspect—that repeated foul deserves a red card.

The work of the full-time parent, who, supposedly, “doesn’t work,” combined with the accompanying house-hold chores (of a homemaker, who, supposedly, “doesn’t do anything”), actually far exceeds a 40-hour workweek. There’s always extra time added just when exhaustion looms, and it’s rare to be sidelined for injury or illness.

With the status of raising children, and caring for a home and family, relegated to that which can be large-ly outsourced, or squeezed in around full-time paid em-ployment, there’s certainly an advantage. But is it for the kids?

Let’s level the playing field for parents who choose full-time—no stopping the flow, no substitutions, certainly no golden handshakes—the most beautiful, and impor-tant, job in the world.

Ruth AlsemgeestRichmond

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Lisa Greenwood (Steve Fonyo’s fi nance) was given a two-month jail sentence, after she was convicted of shoplifting at Safeway.

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Constantine Santos carries guests’ luggage through the hotel lobby. The 38-year-old grew up in Toronto and has worked as a bellman at River Rock for four years. He’s received multiple awards for his service, including a Tourism Richmond Ser-

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Judy Derksen prepares for the lunchtime rush at The Buffet at River Rock restaurant. Derksen,

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Absolute Spa’s Natalia Souslikova, Frances Capati and Danielle Pearson provide pedicures to patrons inside the resort. The spa is popular with stars who’ve played at River Rock Show Theatre, from

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Robert Makay, sous chef at Tra-monto, sears a New York strip loin steak, which he’ll top with a sauce

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Bartender and server Wanita Wingham mixes a drink at the resort’s new Curve Lounge, located behind the country’s first curved escalators, inspired by Las Vegas.

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Philippines-native and Richmondite Melita Ramos, 41, tidies one of River Rock’s 11 penthouse suites. As a room attendant, Ramos oc-casionally finds items left behind by guests. Shirts, underwear and

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Richmond resident Anne Agco, 23, checks the reservation system at River Rock’s four-diamond hotel. A five-year employee, Agco started as a hostess before moving to the front desk. The most common request

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a day in the life

Pool attendant Ginny Evans monitors water quality at the hotel pool. The pool, complete with a waterslide and hot tub, is in a rainforest setting with a fitness room above.

Kazim Dharamshi restocks convenience items at his International News store inside the resort. The 31-year-old recently sold a Lotto Max ticket that netted two Victoria men $1 million. The pair didn’t

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Crews were called to the 11000-block of Mitchell Road at 8:30 p.m. and didn’t leave until 3 a.m. Wednesday morning, said Richmond Fire-Rescue Deputy Chief Jim Wishlove.

“It was apparently a very, very difficult fire to put out,” he said. “Being in an industrial area, there’s lots of hidden places and it’s difficult to access because of the industrial equipment.”

Wishlove said the fire affected two businesses. There were no injuries.

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South Arm Community Centre will host a free event to promote the safety and well-being of children on Sunday.

The event, “Kid’s Safe” will offer arts, crafts, games, face-painting and prizes. Children are invited to make their own identification kit, watch a Richmond Fire-Rescue demonstration and visit information booths from B.C. Ambulance, Kids Help Phone and the Canadian Red Cross.

The community cen-tre is located at 8880 Williams Rd. The event runs from noon to 4 p.m. on July 25. Call 604-247-4609 for more info.

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Last year she helped launch a new outreach initia-tive in conjunction with VRIS and the West Richmond Community Centre known as Summer WHAM (Well-ness, Health and More). The program’s purpose is to

promote the Seniors Information and Referral Pro-gram and the Wellness Clinics held at West Richmond Community Centre. This free program turned out to be a great success as it was extremely well attended. Positive feedback about the program means Summer WHAM 2 will be happening again on Aug. 5 at West Richmond Community Centre.

When she’s not counselling, Kathleen helps at various wellness clinics in local community centres.

She adds that there is a real need in the community for volunteers, and emphasizes that her volunteering hours are fl exible. She is able to pursue other inter-ests such as gardening, travelling, and hockey. But in the end for Kathleen, it all comes down to the people.

“I hope that someday, if I’m in need, there will be a volunteer for me,” she refl ects.

For more info, contact Volunteer Richmond at 604-279-7020 or [email protected].


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Avs win Snoopy’s hockey classicHoly grail of hockey tournaments was started by Peanuts’ creator Charles Schulzby Don FennellSports Editor

The Redwood Empire Ice Arena in Santa Rosa, Calif. is aptly named.

In the heart of the giant redwoods of Sonoma County that have awed humans since the dawn of time, the local rink has been home for the last 35 years to the annual Snoopy’s Senior World Hockey Tournament. Just earning the chance to play in this annual event, described on the offi cial tournament website as the world’s only summer camp for seniors, is a privilege. Winning is even more rewarding.

Richmond Avalanche are still basking in the glow of topping the 50-plus B Division, winning all three of their games in convincing fashion at last weekend’s event. It’s been a goal of the local oldtimers’ hockey team since 2004. Most of the team has remained intact.

“We had a blast when we fi nally made it in 2008 (fi nishing third in their division) and we decided we wanted to do it again,” said Fritz Verhoeven, adding he and his teammates are

already talking about going again in 2012.

Created by Peanuts’ cartoonist Charles Shulz, who was a staunch hockey fan, the week-long tournament features 56 teams in seven age groups—from 40 to 70-plus.

For the Avs, and all the others who hoisted championship trophies, winning at the Snoopy’s is celebrated like a Stanley Cup triumph. And why not? The tour-nament attracts teams from every corner of the

globe. The skill level is just as wide rang-ing, as high as former Vancouver Canuck and NHL star Igor Larionov who has, until this year at least, been a regular with an over-40 Califor-nia-based team.

“Being a little younger

on average than the teams we were playing maybe gave us a bit more stamina,” said Verhoeven, a self-described defensive forward. “It probably made the most dif-ference in the (third game’s) 6 a.m. start.”

After a slow start, the Avs went on to defeat the Seattle Seniles 8-2. Their other wins were over Langley Old Crocs 5-0 and East Bay (Cali-fornia) Cyclones 5-2. Goalie Martin Chung was in net for all three wins.

Verhoeven said all of the opponents were gracious. The Seniles presented each member of the Avs with a souve-nir puck which included their team motto: “We must be good, we can’t remember the last time we lost.”

Dave Warner is arguably the Avs’ most offensively gifted player and was their top scorer with four goals and fi ve assists, while newcom-er Dale Tanaka had four goals and two assists. Two other recent addi-tions, brothers Al and Bruce Avery, were rock steady on defence.

“We have pretty bal-anced scoring and lots of glue,” Verhoeven

said of the Avs.But as talented as

the Avs (also featuring captain Jim Chu, Shawn Parks, Chris Sargent, Chris Bouchard, Al Avery, Craig Carson, Jack Picken and Kirk Saretsky) are, personal-ity is as important as skill, said Verhoeven.

“When we’re add-ing a player we think about how he will fi t in socially rather than simply if he’s a good hockey player,” he added. “This is a great group of friends (most of whom met while coaching minor hockey in Richmond) that gets

together quite fre-quently.”

The bond extends to the players’ wives, who are equally close. Many of them also made the trip to California. Verho-even’s 13-year-old son Marcus offered his dad, who he describes as “a plugger,“ playing tips

after every game.Team members

Graham Amano, Ken Whitehead and Ed Arnold were unable to attend the tournament. The team also missed recent retiree Dennis Dineen.

Richmond Avalanche celebrate their Snoopy’s Senior World Hockey Tournament championship. The Avs won the over-50B division at the annual event started by Peanuts’ cartoon creator Charles Schulz.

“When we’re adding a player we think about how he will fi t in socially rather than simply if he’s a good hockey player.”- Fritz Verhoeven

Feet fi rstEven after falling, Brent Branker of the Caribbe-an team managed to keep possession of the ball during a Nations Cup soccer tournament match last Saturday versus Canada. Branker and his mates were competing in the men’s open divi-sion, which was won by India 1-0 over Ireland.

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More than 5,000 people attended the July 13-18 event, while many more tuned into live streaming on the web.

“We were very pleased with the success of this tournament and defi nitely want to host it again next year,” said media director Jessy Sung.

Sunday ended with nail-biting matches and grand prize money totalling $50,000 distributed to fi nal-ists in all fi ve events. Taiwanese players won three titles: Cheng Wen Hsing and Chien Yu Chin (women’s doubles), Fang Chieh Min and Lee Mu Sheng (men’s doubles) and Lee Sheng Mu and Chien Yu Chin (mixed doubles). Zhu Lin of China took home the top prize for women’s singles, and Taufi k Hidayat of Indonesia won the men’s singles title. Many are former Olympic or world champions.

Players and fans alike credited the tournament as having a great environment and strong competi-tion.

“It is a great experience for us to play at this level,” said Canadian athlete Dan Kai. “It gives the younger players insight into the level of competition they will face at the Olympics.”

Don Fennell photoTalented Jacky Ruan of Canada was among the high-level players at last week’s Canada Open.

Canada Open gets thumbs up

Alpine snowboarder Alexa Loo is trading in her snowboard for a job as a chartered fi nancial ana-lyst.

The 37-year-old Richmondite spent the last 11 years training and racing on the Canadian team. She is a two-time Olympian and seven-time Canadian cham-pion in parallel giant slalom and stepped three times on the FIS World Cup podium.

“Alexa has been a trailblazer for women in snow-boarding, leading the path and motivating younger alpine snowboarder to strap up and snowboard. Al-exa leaves a strong legacy to women’s snowboard-ing, and we genuinely wish her the best of success in her professional career,” said Robert Joncas, director

Loo packs it in

Richmond Sockeyes will have a notably local look when they open their 2010-11 Pacifi c International Junior Hockey League season in September.

The team recently signed defenceman Turner Popoff, who played with the Vancouver Canadi-ans in the B.C. Major Midget Hockey League last season, and forward Rudi Thorsteinson from Rich-mond minor’s Midget A1 team. They also added goalie Devin Nijjer, a teammate of Popoff’s with the Canadians.

Sockeyes now have signed nine players who played their minor hockey in Richmond.

Local talent sprouts on Sockeyes

The B.C. Summer Games are being held this weekend in Langley. We’ll have news on how Richmondites did in Thursday’s Review.

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White Rock Renegades ’91 claimed the 2010 B.C. Midget girls’ softball title at Richmond’s London Park Sunday.

With nine wins and one loss in the tournament, the Renegades took the championship with a 12-3 win against Surrey Storm ’93.

“Previously in this tournament we lost to that same team,” says head coach Chuck Westgard. “We felt pretty defl ated but came back fi ghting.”

Having to play through the back door of the tourna-ment bracket, the Renegades battled through four games on Sunday. Starting pitcher Nicole Sidor threw three of those games, including the championship. Back-ing her up on the mound was fl awless defence and a strong producing offence.

“We were just hitting the ball,” explains Westgard. “All throughout the lineup we scored runs and did our job.”

Aiding in the run count was catcher Jackie Rothenberg-er, who crushed seven home runs in the tournament and second base Tayla Westgard who had well over a .500 batting average. First base Taylor McBeth also contrib-uted in a round-robin game with a walk-off grand slam. As a team, White Rock had 15 home runs in the tourna-ment, including three in the fi nal game.

After a successful 2009 season in which they were Canadian champions, the pressure to perform for the Renegades—a third-year team in the Midget Division—was high.

“The girls were confi dent and relaxed,” says Westgard. “They were never worried and just got it done.”

The Renegades ‘91 will return to Saint John, N.B. Aug 1-8, to fi ght for the national championship once again. Joining them will be Renegades ‘92 draped in bronze and

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Renegades ’91win B.C. Midget title in Richmond

Richmond Sr. Select Super Mites completed a marathon weekend by fi nishing fourth in the recent invita-tional girls’ fastball championship in Burnaby. The nine- and 10-year-olds played seven games over three days among 16 elite teams.

Richmond’s opening game was a nailbiter as they waited until the fi nal at-bats for Capri Horstmann to get the fi rst of her many timely hits, followed by a Josie Cooke homer to complete a comeback win over Tsawwassen. The second and third games against Van-couver and Newton presented chal-lenges, however Richmond won both behind the combined pitching of Tylere Morin and Ellen Yam.

Entertaining back-to-back games against Ladner followed, each provid-ing highlight reel plays. In a display

of incredible pitching, Emilie Sherritt threw a full seven-innings and allowed just one hit in each.

Emily Latrace’s double to left fi eld with two out in the seventh inning gave Richmond a 3-2 win in the sec-ond game.

Following the victory the exhausted Richmond squad (also featuring Nata-lie Caras, Abby Zawada, Jalen Donald-son, Kenzie Wrightson, Miranda Herle, Serena Sturton, Anastasia Morrison and Natasha Kis-Toth) continued to play some spirited ball but came up short in their fi nal two games against Langley and Cloverdale.

The Richmond team was coached by Larry Morrison, Bert McGolrick, Jody Latrace and Mike Morin. Ken Fee, Zeone Andrijaszn and Rob Scott also provided the team with valuable in-

Super Mites survive marathon


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Well kept and clean home in a quiet desirable location. Over 2,500 sq. ft. of living space including 3 large bdrms up. Master has a 2 piece ensuite. Two bdrm suite down. Large kitchen upstairs leading to a huge newly built, covered sundeck. Huge storage under the sundeck. Genuine hardwood flooring upstairs and carpet in basement. Beautifully landscaped yard. Lot size is 7,101 sq. ft. with a back lane. Easy to show. Asking $688,000. Call Chandra at 604-720-6965.

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May 6-1929 - July 15, 2010 Surrounded by his family and close friends it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of beloved husband and father after a year long battle with cancer. Ken was born in Koslow, Poland and came to Canada at the age of one year with his parents and siblings. Ken grew up in Rembrandt, Manitoba and joined the Canadian Army in 1950. He served in the Korean War for one and a half years and was a proud war veteran who loved to share his war stories with everyone.

He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years Helen, daughter Shelley, sister Mary of Detroit, as well as many relatives and close friends. He was predeceased by his parents Gregory and Annie, brothers Mike, Martin, Peter and sister Stella.

Ken and Helen married and then moved to Vancouver in 1965. He worked as an auto body mechanic for several years until being injured on the job. He will be sadly missed and remembered forever as a kind, caring and unselfi sh individual.

He loved to volunteer his spare time working at church and his greatest achievement was that of the installation of the Iconostas.

Ken was a talented gardener who took great pride in maintaining the yard and fl owers, loved fi shing at the river, traveling the world, and walking his Siberian Huskies, Keesha, Kaiser and Katanna. Ken was a very hospitable person and enjoyed having friends come to the house for visits and dinners.

For many years Ken faithfully

drove his daughter Shelley twice a day to swim practice in downtown Vancouver and never complained.

Ken spent his fi nal month at the Salvation Army Rotary Hospice House overlooking beautiful gardens and fl owers and received excellent care.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Eric Watts, the doctors and technicians at the BC Cancer Agency, Palliative Care team at Richmond Hospital, and especially the wonderful nurses and staff at the hospice for everything they did to keep Ken comfortable. As well, a special thanks to all our family, friends and neighbors who have been so supportive during this past diffi cult year.

A prayer service will be held on Sunday July 25 at 7:00 pm and a funeral service will take place Monday July 26 at 10:00am. Both services will be held at Holy Dormition Mother of God Ukranian Catholic Church, 8700 Railway, Richmond, BC.

A reception will follow the funeral at the Richmond Funeral Home, 8420 Cambie Rd, Richmond, BC. A private family burial will be held at Valleyview Memorial Gardens, Tuesday, July 27 at 12:00 pm.

In lieu of fl owers donations may be made in Ken’s name to the Richmond Hospital Palliative Care Unit or the Salvation Army Rotary Hospice House in Richmond. We love you papa and may you have eternal peace.

Kenneth EugeneChanas

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KAWCHUK, Lawrence (Larry) Michael

June 10, 1939 – July 17, 2010

Passed away peacefully at Richmond General Hospital af-ter a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Jean (2009), father of Larry Jr (Melanie) and John (Jen) and grandfather of Amanda, Mi-chael and Nicholas. Larry will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed. His compassion and strength of spirit will live on in our hearts and memo-ries. You will be deeply missed. Many thanks to the doctors and staff at Richmond Hospital and the Palliative Care Unit. In lieu of fl owers donations may be made to the B.C. Cancer Foundation.

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Cloutier, Marguerite (Margot)

(nee Lafontaine) Born December 2, 1926 in Quebec City. Passed away at the Richmond General Hospital on Thursday, July 15, 2010. She is survived by her daughter, Monique and husband, Merl. There will be no funeral as requested. In lieu of fl owers,donations can be made to The Arthritis Society and/or Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Thornley, Cyril Edward (Cy)

March 1916 - July 16, 2010

It is with sadness that weannounce the passing of dearly loved Cy Thornley. The husband of Yvonne for 65 years, father of fi ve, grandfather of nine, great grandfather of three, brother, uncle and friend to many, left earth as he wished,peacefully, surrounded by family, from his own home. A proud veteran of WWII and retired Air Traffi c Controller, CT treasured his country and cherished his profession. Cy lived his long, happy and full life consistently placinghis family fi rst while demonstrating the importance of generosity, trust, respect and unconditional love. “Grandpa Cy”, is thanked for the many precious memories. He is loved, missed and will be remembered. May God bless him.

In lieu of fl owers kindly make a donation to the Kidney Foundation and/or the Children’s Hospital.

There will be a funeral mass for Cy on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph the Worker Parish, 4451 Williams Road,Richmond. Fraser Heights Funeral Home, Surrey, is in care of arrangements.

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041 PERSONALSDATING SERVICE. Long-Term/Short-Term Relationships, FREE CALLS. 1-877-297-9883. Exchange voice messages, voice mailboxes. 1-888-534-6984. Live adult casual conversations-1on1, 1-866-311-9640, Meet on chat-lines. Local Single Ladies. 1-877-804-5381. (18+).FREE TO TRY. LOVE * MONEY * LIFE. #1 Psychics! 1-877-478-4410 $3.19 min. 18+ 1-900-783-3800.

42 LOST AND FOUNDLOST/FOUND: GLASSES acciden-tally switched, July 9th in Richmond Hospital. Please call 604-617-2961lost: silver chainlink Tiffany brace-let. Sentimenal Value. Reward. Lost London Drugs Plaza or Richmond Centre Mall on Wed July 14. Call 604-726-9391

CHILDREN

83 CHILDCARE AVAILABLEJOYLAND Montessori Childcare Centre (2.5 to 5 year-old) New classroom and experienced teach-ers. Expanding the potential of each individual child through the com-bined ECE and Montessori teaching methods. Address: 6091 Udy Rd Richmond (604-272-5655) 8:30am--5:30pm

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIESBE YOUR OWN BOSS with great Canadian Dollar Store. New fran-chise opportunities in your area. Call 1-877-388--123 ext. 229 or visit our website: www.dollarstoes.comtoday.

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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

REGIONAL MANAGERSenior management role over-seeing managers of laundry, housekeeping & food services operations in various health care facilities in the Fraser Valley & Lower Mainland.

E-mail quoting Job # [email protected]

Director Support

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E-mail: quoting Job # DS016-7 [email protected]

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Marquise Group, a Canadian based hospitality & facilities services organization is quickly growing and has some exciting new opportunities for some talented individuals to join our growing management team! www.marquise.ca

115 EDUCATIONBecome a Psychiatric Nurse - train locally via distance education, local and/or regional clinical place-ments, and some regional class-room delivery. Wages start at $29/hour. This 23 month program is recognized by the CRPNBC. Gov’t funding may be available.

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ON LINE, ACCREDITED, web-de-sign training, available for persons facing challenges to employment, administered by the Canadian Society for Social Development. Visit: http://www.ibde.ca. Space is limited - Apply today!PARENTS OF CHILDREN (6-13) with ADHD needed to complete questionnaires about treatment ex-periences. Participants receive $35. Call Dr. Johnston at Psychology Department, UBC: 1-866-558-5581 (toll-free)

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130 HELP WANTED

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Call 1-800-733-9675 Mon.- Fri. 8 am - 4 pm

FLAT ROOFER, Calgary - Journey-man roofers & experienced roofers. Must have valid driver;s license. Top wages. Foreman and supervis-or positions available. Year round F/T positions. Call 403-261-6822.

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130 HELP WANTED

INVENTORY COORDINATOR

We are a large seafood processing company seeking

a motivated individual to join our team.

Primary Duties:S Compile information on receipt or disbursement of inventory using customized database soft wareS Reconcile/track daily variancesS Prepare daily charge sheets, reports and resolve inventory dis- crepanciesS Clerical duties such as maintaining forms, spreadsheets & records

Qualifi cations:S Post secondary education or courses in accountingS Minimum one year of inventory related experienceS Profi cient in MS Offi ce (Advanc- ed Excel skills are an asset)S Acumen for numbers and attention to detail

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ORDER DESK Customer Service Representative. Wholesale dis-tributor in Richmond has a full time position available. Must speak fl uent English. Competitive wages & benefi ts. Fax Resume to 604-273-7745 or email to [email protected]

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134 HOTEL, RESTAURANT,FOOD SERVICES

FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISOR needed F/T, for MGA Food Service Inc, DBA A&W #4-8671 No.1 RD. Richmond. MAIN DUTIES INCL: Establish methods to meet work schedules, maintain records of stock. Please email your resumes to: [email protected]

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS

CLERK F/TRichmond Co. requires acctg. clerk, computer lit-erate, basic acctg. Exc. English & communication skills. Exp. pref. Immed. start. Email:

[email protected]

F/T RECEPTIONIST - LEGAL ASSISTANT

Cheerful receptionist needed immediately in busy Richmond notary offi ce. Duties include: reception, 5 line switchboard, fi le management, data entry, and daily mail / couriers. Candidate must have completed a legal as-sistant course or a minimum of 2 years experience in a legal offi ce specializing in Real Estate. Must possess good organizational skills, and excellent command of the English language and the ability to multi task. Profi cient in MS Word, MS Outlook, MS Excel, and notary offi ce an asset. Email resume to: accounting@ richmondnotary.ca

33 INFORMATION

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115 EDUCATION


160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

AUTOBODY, 1st or 2nd year appren-tice & journeyman autobodytech/painter required for busy do-mestic collision center. Excellentwages, full company benefi ts, mov-ing allowance available. Pleaseemail: [email protected] or fax resume to: 780-352-5698. DenhamFord Sales, Wetaskiwin, Alberta.

F/T Contract Supervisor-Build/in-stall interior fi nishing. Requisitionmaterials/supplies. Ensure stan-dards for safe working cond. Pre-pare schedules/reports. $28/hr.Email, [email protected] or123-13065 84 Ave Surrey V3W1B3

FULL-TIME LABOURER requiredimmediately. Welding & pipe layingexperience preferred.

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180 EDUCATION/TUTORING

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182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

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115 EDUCATION

INDEX IN BRIEFFAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS . . . . . . . . . 1-8

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS . . . . 9-57

TRAVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-76

CHILDREN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80-98

EMPLOYMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102-198

BUSINESS SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . 203-387

PETS & LIVESTOCK . . . . . . . . . . . 453-483

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE . . . . . . 503-587

REAL ESTATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 603-696

RENTALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 703-757

AUTOMOTIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 804-862

MARINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 903-920

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS


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14202023 9000 Blk No 1 Rd, 87

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14903050 5000 and 6000 Blk No 1 Rd 64

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14201116 10000 Blk No 1 Rd 83

14903070 Cornwall Crt, Dr, Pl, Dewdney 115

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Step into the Canadian Job Market!Hello, I am Tara the Director of Admissions with Academy of Learning. As someone who was once a new immigrant to Canada and a former student of Academy of Learning, I understand the struggle of being new to the Canadian job market. You may have found your previous education and skills seem to be irrelevant in this job market. Previous education will be

taken into consideration for credits towards your program. With upgrading to a Canadian diploma and certifi cation, your new skills combined with your past education will soon help you get back in a related fi eld you were in back home or a whole new career.After completion of your program, our job coordinator Mary Rees will assist you with your job search Remember, I have experienced what you are now going through, so please call me at 604-270-3907 and I will be happy to set you on the right path.

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15101024 9000blk Cambie, 4000-4600 Garden City, 8700blk Odlin 56

15101011 Garden City Rd, Patterson Rd 64

15101030 Beckwith Rd, Charles St, Douglas St, 47

Sexsmith Rd, Smith St

15101110 Brown, Browndale, Brownell, Browngate, Brownlea 65

15101021 Cambie Rd, Patterson Rd, Sexsmith Rd 65

14701370 9000 Blk Alberta Rd 48

14701365 7000 Blk No 4 Rd, Keefer Ave 105

14500471 Francis Rd, St. Albans Rd 86

14500481 9000 Blk Francis Rd 100

15101018 Capstan Way, Regina Ave, Stolberg St 56

15102156 Montego St, Thorpe Rd 76

15102142 Aztec St, Woodhead Rd 103

15102647 Harrison Ave, Jensen Dr, Gt, McNeely Dr 114

14701362 Bridge St, General Currie, Shields Ave 87

14500451 Lismer Ave, Gate 91

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182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

236 CLEANING SERVICES

Best House CLEANERS. Trusted & reliable. Filipino owned & operated, lic. Prof. touch. Cleaning supplies prov’d. Move in/out Houses, Offi ce ref’s, free est. Daisy 604-727-2955

CAROLINE’S CLEANINGMother/daughter team. Non toxic products. Bonded. 778-233-7712

130 HELP WANTED

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242 CONCRETE & PLACING

STAMPED CONCRETE

FPatios FPool Decks FSidewalksFDriveways FFormingFFinishing FRe & Re

All Your Concrete Needs30yrs exp. Quality workmanship

Fully Insured

Danny 604 - 307 - 7722

257 DRYWALL

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

260 ELECTRICAL

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

269 FENCING

Cedar & Concrete Fences and Landscaping. Quality work, Free

Estimates. Call Mike 604-781-3870.

MCPHAIL Brothers Fence & GateAll types of fence: chain link, wood, ornamental, custom gate & gate automation. 604-585-6644

PHIL’S FENCING: Custom blt cedar fences/gates/lattice. Repairs, decks & stairs, 604-591-1173, 351-1163

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

130 HELP WANTED


281 GARDENING

Gardening Services 21 yrs exp. Tree topping, pruning, trimming, power raking, aeration, clean-up. Free est. Michael 604-240-2881

** HON’S GARDEN SERVICE **Lawn Maintenance, Power Raking

Trimming, Pruning Garden clean-upNew Sod, Weeding. Free Est. 604-317-5328 [email protected]

RICH BLACK double screen organ-ic topsoil. Sand, gravel, River rock. Delivery, 604-722-5252, 277-3073

Soil, bark, Sand, Gravel etc. $25/yd + $50 del. Also, Property Maint. Services avail.Simon 604-230-0627

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

GUTTER CLEANING & REPAIR

604-764-0399

287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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PRP RENOVATIONSKitchens, baths, tiles, granite, fl oor-ing, painting, plumbing, electrical. Gutter cleaning. Free estimates. Small jobs welcome. 604-764-0399.

288 HOME REPAIRS

GENERAL SMALL HOME Repairs Your home / apt. (Richmond only). Reynaldo 604-339-9402.

SEMI-RETIRED CARPENTER for repairs or any kind of carpentry, plumbing & electrical. 604 272-1589

300 LANDSCAPING

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Yard Re-DevelopmentSewer, Drain Tile, Water Main,

Pool Excavation, Fill, Turf, Ponds, Demo & Haul Away.

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130 HELP WANTED


320 MOVING & STORAGE2guyswithatruck.caMoving & Storage

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329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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332 PAVING/SEAL COATINGALLAN CONST. & Asphalt. Brick, concrete, drainage, foundation & membrane repair. (604)618-2304 ~ 604-820-2187.

338 PLUMBING10% OFF if you Mention this AD! AMAN’S PLUMBING SERVICES

Lic.gas fi tter. Reas $. 778-895-20051ST CALL Plumbing, heating, gas, licensed, insured, bonded. Local, Prompt and Prof. 604-868-7062

MIN. EXPRESS PAGING SYSTEM

Reasonable Rates 604-270-6338

T.A.K. PLUMBING & Heating Ltd. Residential Plumbing - Licensed, Insured & WCB. Tom @ 778-997-8143 or [email protected]

341 PRESSURE WASHING

POWER WASHINGGUTTER CLEANING

Same day serv. avail 604-724-6373

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTSALL TYPES OF ROOFING. Est. 20 yrs Asphalt, Shingles, Cedar. Clean gutters $80. Gurpal 604-240-5362

AT NORTHWEST ROOFING Re-roofi ng, Repair & New Roof

Specialists. Work Guar. BBB. WCB 10% Sen. Disc. Jag 778-892-1530

BEST CHOICE ROOFING Spring Special - 20% OFF w/ ad

Reroofs, Torch-on, Asphalt & Cedar Conversions. Tarlok 778-892-6444

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Call 604-812-9721, 604-783-6437J.J. ROOFING. New Roofs / Re-Roofs / Repairs. Free Est. Ref’s. WCB Insured. 10% off competitor’s written quote. Jas @ 604-726-6345

P.K. ROOFINGAll kinds of re-roofi ng & repairs.

Free est. Reasonable rates.(604)961-7505, 278-0375

PRP ROOFINGREROOF, NEW ROOFS & repairs. Insured, WCB. Free estimates.15 yrs. exp. Call 604-764-0399.

356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

RECYCLE-IT!#1 EARTH FRIENDLY

JUNK REMOVALMake us your fi rst call!

Reasonable Rates. Fast, Friendly & Reliable Service.

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HAUL - AWAYRubbish Removal

House-Garden-GarageReasonable Rates

Free Estimate or Appointment

Mike: 604-241-7141

#1 AAA RubbishRemoval

21 Years Serving Rmd.Residential & Commercial Clean Courteous Service

FREE ESTIMATESJoe 604-250-5481

PETS

477 PETSAMERICAN BULLDOG pups, p/b, eye patches, 5 wks, ready to go. $550/each. (604)793-8659BERNESE Mountain Dog Pups. Champion line, training. $1500. 604-740-0832 or 604-740-2986.

BLACK LAB PUPS - 8 wks.Vet check, dewormed. $400 each.

Call 604 576 0482.CATS GALORE, TLC has for adop-tion spayed & neutered adult cats. For info 604-309-5388 / 856-4866CHIHUAHUA, tiny teacup female, 11mos, $700, Pomeranian toy, male, 4mos, $700. (604)794-7347.COLLIE pups 2 male, smart/beauti-ful, CKC reg. tattoo vet chk 1st shots eye test $1000 604-864-6477ENGLISH BULL TERRIER 6 yr old female, spayed, shots etc. free to good home (604)226-4303ENGLISH MASTIFF. Gorgeous huge male pup, registered. $1250. vet chk’d, 11 wks. 604-858-6779ENGLISH MASTIFF lg. p/b pups. Rare, apricot color & fawn. Shots, declawed. Ready now. F-$900; M-$1100. Call 604-769-1234

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PETS

477 PETSFILA / MASTIFF GUARD DOGS.

Excellent Loyal Family Pet, all shotsGreat Protectors! Ph 604-817-5957.

FRENCH BULLDOG PUPPIES, reg. micro chip, health guarant’d. 1st shot vet ✔ $1900 778-908-9172GERMAN SHEPHERD Reg’d pup-pies, top quality German & Czech working bloodlines. Excellent for pets & protection. 604-856-8161.GERMAN SHEPHERDS: One F, 2 Puppies, 1M, 1F, 1st shots, de-wormed. $550. 778-863-6332.Golden Retrievers, unreg., ready to go, vet check, shots, dewormed. $500. (604)796-2474LAB PUPS CKC Reg’d, 3 yellow 4 blk. Champ. blood lines, 1st shots, dewormed, tattooed, vet ✔. $800/ ea Ready Aug.8 604-857-9192.LAB ‘’’’Yellow’’ X Golden Retriever pups. Family/farm raised. Vet chkd, shots, short hair, parents exc tem-per. $700 f, $500 m. 604-835-0305MALTESE PUPS, (white) born May 4 & 7, paper trained, 3 males. $800. Ready to go. 604-464-5077.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: 604-856-3647.PIT BULL PUPPIES. 8 Weeks old, 2 males, 3 females. Please contact 778-829-4453.SHIH TZU pups. Vaccinated, paper trained, dewormed, home raised, 2 M’s 4/mo’s old, $350. 778-908-0982SIBERIAN Husky/Lab X pups. 3M, 3F, 1st vac, fam raised, dewormed, born May 31. $400. 604-835-3952

STANDARD poodle black puppies. CKC registered purebred, family raised, exceptional temperament. $1300. 250-832-8032 or www.dogmatique.com.Tabby Kittens (2) and 2 black kit-tens, 8wks, vet check, 1st shots. $50/each. Call (604)796-2462YORKIE PUPPIES: 1 fem, 1 males, fam raised, 10 wks, 1st shots, great condo dog, $900. (604)856-7615

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

509 AUCTIONS$0 DOWN & we make your 1st payment at auto credit fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599. www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309.

520 BURIAL PLOTSValley View Memorial, Garden of Christus, 2 PLOTS -- S X S. $12,000. 604-244-0717

533 FERTILIZERSWEED FREE MUSHROOM

Manure 13 yds $140 or Well Rotted $160/10yds. Free Delivery

Richmond area. 604-856-8877

542 FRUIT & VEGETABLESCHERRY JUBILEE Sour Cherries

2017 - 272 St., Aldergrove.Wk. ends 8 - 5 / Wk. days 8 - 2 Call to Order: 604-856-5844

548 FURNITURE

AT A CLICK of a mouse, www.BCLocalBiz.com is your local source to over 300,000 businesses!

560 MISC. FOR SALE

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NEW Norwood SAWMILLS - Lum-berMate-Pro handles logs 34” diameter, mills boards 28” wide. Automated quick-cycle-sawing increases effi ciency up to 40%. www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT - FREE Information: 1-800-566-6899 Ext: 400OT.

STEEL BUILDING SALE... “Going on NOW!” Canadian Manufacturer Direct. Great pricing on ABSO-LUTELY every model, width and length. SPECIALS from $4 to $11/sq.ft. Pioneer Steel Manufac-turers 1-800-668-5422.

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

PIANO KIMBALL UPRIGHT, very good condition, wonderful mellow tone $650 obo (604)826-5585

REAL ESTATE

612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE

AT A CLICK of a mouse, www.BCLocalBiz.com is your local source to over 300,000 businesses!Restaurant for sale. Owner retiring,established clientele, 20yrs. Seriousinq. (604)793-8735, Chilliwack area

627 HOMES WANTED* SELL YOUR HOME FAST *

Buying Any Price, Cond., Location.NO COMMISSIONS ~ NO FEES ~

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WE BUY HOUSESOlder Home? Damaged Home?

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Call Us First! 604.657.9422

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKSMOBILE HOMES. Need a home. Financing available. Occupancyready with down payment. Merritt,B.C. $45,900 & up. Also mobilehome lots available.1-800-361-8111 www.buyandsellmobilehomes.com

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVEHOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.caHomelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

690F NANAIMO

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July 29, August 12, 2010 $79 per person or $99 per coupleFull-day tour includes bus, ferry

fare, lunch, tour of the city & devel-opments. Learn real estate invest-ing strategies from award-winning

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696 OTHER AREAS

SOUTH CARIBOOBridge Lake & Deka Lake

604-880-2625West Pro Properties Ltd.

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RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDOFOR RENT, 2 bedroom, one bath,Renovated, Central Richmond,5411 Arcadia, 950 sq ft, Heat & hotwater incl. $1395.00 Darren 778-839-6423

RICHMOND

1 & 2 Bdrms Available Immediately

Located in central Richmond, close to all amenities & Kwantlen

College. Rent includes heat and hot water.Sorry no pets.

Call 604-830-4002 or604-830-8246

Visit our website:www.aptrentals.net

RICHMOND, 2 bdrm, 2 baths, 2 yrs old, AC/heat incl., full amenities,$1600/mth. N/S N/P. 604-230-4778

RICHMOND. Busell St. 1 & 2 bdrm apts. Close to all amens. Parkingincluded. Call 604-880-8738

RICHMOND, CTR. 1 Bdrm condo.Nr Skytrain & Olympic Oval. Cls to all amens. NP/NS. Avail now. $1200. Call Susan 604-727-5759

Richmond, Minoru Blvd. 2 bdrms. 5appls. F/P. s/pool. hot-tub. N/S. N/P. Aug 1. $1200. 604-218-1756.

RichmondOcean Residences11671 7th Avenue

Condo-like bldg with great views a must see. Modern living, beaut grounds incl’d ponds & fountains. Close to Steveston and markets; Many stes with ocean views. Indoor/outdoor pkg, lockers, party rm, fi tness rm, sauna, outdoor pool, games rm, social rm, BBQ Area. Bach, 1 & 2 bdrm stes from $800.

For more info & viewing call Irina 778-788-1872

Email: rentoceanresidences

@gmail.com

Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management

RICHMOND

QUEENSGATE GARDENS11020 Williams Rd.

Spacious 2 & 3 bedroom town-houses. 6 Appl’s., balcony, 2 car garage, 2 full bath, gas f/p. 1 Year lease required. No Pets.

Professionally Managed byColliers International

Call 604-841-2665

551 GARAGE SALES

6711 GIBBONS Dr, Richmond - Sat. July 24, 9 - 2 Multi-family gar-age & moving sale. Furniture, toys, household, etc.


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RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

RICHMOND

WATERSTONEBright ★ Quiet ★ Spacious

1 & 2 Bdrm Apt Suites3 Appliances, balcony,

swimming pool,heat & hot water.Also 2 & 3 Bdrm

Townhomes6 Appliances

Close to schools &stores. N/P.

Call 604-275-4849or 604-830-8246

www.aptrentals.netSTEVESTON. Beautiful Waterfront condo, 2 bdrm + den, 2 bath, h/w fl rs, 6 s/s appl., sec parking. Np/ns. Available Aug 15th. 604-657-1788

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIALAGASSIZ, RENT or lease, new 2 yr 2400sf shop + 840sf mezzanine, heat & forklift incl. $1800/m. Call 604-316-1668/604-796-2025RICHMOND: Offi ce & Warehouse space, avail immed; good location. For more info call (604)244-9103.

715 DUPLEXES/4PLEXESRICHMOND, 3 bdrm, 2 full baths, side split, new appls, avail immed, $1500/mth. N/S N/P 604-230-4778

736 HOMES FOR RENTRICHMOND. 2 bdrm+den, bright, lg dining/living. 3 appls, shared lndry. Ns/np. Nr all amens. $1200. Aug. 1. 778-869-1244, 604-618-5250RICHMOND, Cambie/No. 5. Reno-vated 3 bdrm rancher, 1½ baths. 4 appls. Garage, large deck & lot. Avail now. N/P. Call 604-644-4590.WOODRIDGE 2br,1ba. 7431Minoru Pool, Gym & Spa. 1000sf SE corne unit, Top fl oor, sundeck, 1300/m. No pet, 1 prkg, 604-771-6596

741 OFFICE/RETAILON CANADA LINE

6700 #3 ROAD, RICHMOND800 sq. ft. Ideal for Travel, Insu-rance etc. Parking available. 604-277-0966 or 604-273-1126

RENTALS

750 SUITES, LOWER#4/Williams. Elegant fully furnished 1 bdrm, n/s, n/p, shrd ldry, Aug 1. $750/mo incl’s util’s, cable, internet. Prefer 1 person only 604-277-7517.HUGE 1 BDRM reno’d bsmt suite avail asap. Close to everything. No pets/smoking. Laundry inc. $750/month inc utils. Garden City/Williams area. 778-840-1855/ 604-279-1855RICHMOND, 11111 Bird Rd. New 1bdr ste, priv garage, immed, N/P, $750. 604-273-6129/604-603-7936RICHMOND: 1 Bdrm ste. Incl all utils. No lndry, N/S, N/P. $750/mo. Avail now. Call: (604)808-4297RICHMOND #2/Moncton 1 lrg bdrm & lrg liv/rm. Reno’d. $875+1/3 hydro Incl cbl. Ns/np. Now. (604)270-1010RICHMOND beautiful 1 bdrm g/lvl newly reno’d kitch, nice lrg b/yard, nr amens/bus, shared w/d, suit 1 person, ns/np, $875 incl utils/cable.Avail Aug1. Call eves 604-272-3033 RICHMOND. NEW clean & bright, 1 bdrm, new dw, sep. alarm, sep entry, own lndry, utils incl, $850/mo. Immed. NS/NP (778) 858-3607STEVESTON 3 bdrm ste, laminate fl r, sh ldry, lge fncd b/yd, avail Aug 1. $1200mo 604-329-1283

751 SUITES, UPPERIRONWOOD. 3 Bdrm upper, exc loc & cond. Nr shopping. NS/NP. $1300 + utils. Sept 1. 604-277-5058

RICHMOND new 3 bdrm., 2 full baths, nr. bus & schools. Williams, btwn. Garden City & No. 4 Rd. Aug. 1. $1800 + 1/2 utils. 778-237-7700

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RENTALS

752 TOWNHOUSES31/2 BR Large TH w/Appl and Laundry and Balcony. 2 car Gar-age. no smoking or pets. 1600$ avail. Aug15 call 604-788-0237

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Richmond, East / New Westminster: 3 storey

Townhouses with 5/appls, 2/bath, garage, f/p.

From $1440/mo. Call 604-522-1050

RICHMOND, 2 yrs new, 3 bdrms + den, 2.5 baths, 5 appls, 11393 Steveston Hwy. Sept.1. Refs. $2000/mo. 604-240-5322

RICHMOND

Briargate & PaddockTownhouses

2 Bedrm + Den & 3 Bedrms Available

Private yard, carport or double garage. Located on No. 1 & Steveston, No. 3 & Steveston. Landscape and

maintenance included.

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

Website www.aptrentals.net

RENTALS

752 TOWNHOUSES

STEVESTON TOWNHOUSE. New - 2 bdrm, 2 bath fur-nished. Rooftop patio, utilities incl. N/S. $2200./mo. Avail Au-gust 1st. Ph. (604) 802-1721

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Prices in this ad are in Canadian dollars and are valid for bookings made between Jul 25 & 31, 2010 inclusive. Prices are per person based on double occupancy, unless otherwise stated, from Vancouver International Airport. Air & Hotel packages to the Caribbean, Cuba, Costa Rica and Mexico include return flight, the hotel as described and transfers at destination. New bookings only. For dates shown only. Non-refundable. Limited quantity. Subject to availability at time of booking. Not applicable to group bookings. Sale prices reflect applicable reductions, are subject to change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion. Further information available from a travel agent. Flights operated by Air Canada. For applicable terms and conditions, consultthe Air Canada Vacations brochures or www.aircanadavacations.com. BC registration #32229. Aeroplan Miles are not actual miles, but points towards rewards including travel rewards. For terms and conditions of the Aeroplan program, consult www.aeroplan.com*Available in conjunction with flight-inclusive packages. Non-stop flights via Vancouver. Excluding USA & Europe destinations. Conditions apply. Visit www.maritimetravel.ca for more details. ®Aeroplan is a registered trademark of Aeroplan Canada Inc. ®Air Canada Vacations is a registered trademark of Air Canada, used under license by Touram Limited Partnership. Visit www.aircanadavacations.com for up-to-date information. Tico BC Reg#A00556362

Peter Goudron, senior vice-president of operations for Great Canadian Gaming Corporation and feng shui mas-ter Sherman Tai presented a cheque of $11,256.42 to Mena Wong, committee co-chair of the 2010 Chinese-Canadian Miracle Weekend. During Chinese New Year, Tai provided fortunes to River Rock Casino Resort guests in exchange for donations. River Rock matched Tai’s total. The money will help fund upcoming construction projects at B.C. Chil-dren’s Hospital.

Yada Charoensuk, early-bird contest winner of an Apple iPad computer in WorkSafeBC’s online Ladder Challenge, with father Adrian Johnston and sister Rain Charoensuk. Ladder Challenge is an online game that explores hazards associated with using ladders at a residential con-struction worksite. B.C. residents ages 13 years or older can play the game for a chance to win another iPad before the contest closes Aug. 31. Visit ladderchallenge.com.

Last Saturday, Richmond Chinese Community Society (RCCS) held its 3rd annual Seniors Health Fair with the ob-jective to provide useful and updated information, as well as effective services to local seniors.

Visit our website to check out and

register for hundreds of

parks, recreation and cultural programs.

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Kudos is a weekly feature s h o w c a s i n g all the good deeds around town. E-mail s u b m i s s i o n s to [email protected]

Kwantlen Polytechnic University has awarded four Richmond high school gradu-ates with entrance scholarships.

Julian Mo of R.C. Palmer Secondary (above) received the President’s Entrance Scholar-ship valued at $20,000; Kimran Johal from Richmond Secondary received the Merit En-trance Scholarship valued at $5,000; Anson Kung from A.R. MacNeill Secondary received the Merit Entrance Scholarship valued at $5,000; and Alexa Bustamante from R.A. Mc-Math Secondary received the Merit Entrance Scholarship valued at $5,000.

“I am extremely honoured to have received the President’s Entrance Scholarship. It is a

testament and reward for all the hard work I’ve put in,” Mo said.

“I hope Kwantlen continues to encourage students with aspirations to obtain post-secondary education. Thank you Kwantlen for giving me this amazing opportunity to study what I love!”

The Kwantlen Leaders of Tomorrow awards are given to top academic high school stu-dents who will be pursuing full-time studies at Kwantlen. The President’s Entrance Schol-arship and Merit Entrance Scholarships are each awarded to school districts in Metro Vancouver.

For more info, visit: kwantlen.ca/awards.

Brian Williams of Ashton Service Group and Richmond Chamber of Commerce vice-chair Lisa Wong of Beavis, Wong & Associates enjoy the sun at Tuesday’s chamber barbecue at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel.


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