Richmond News Februaary 22 2013

Return to OzA mom and young son werefinally allowed to return to theirnative Australia after living inpoverty while trappedin Canada amid a bittercustody battle.

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Taking fight, tractors to premier

A group of protestors took their fight andtheir tractors all the way to Premier ChristyClark’s constituency office.

A two-tractor “convoy,” led by Richmondfarmers Ray Galawan and Bob Featherstone,trundled its way Wednesday morning allthe way to Clark’s Point Grey base to issuea demand for the province to take actionagainst demolition waste allegedly beingdumped on a local farm.

Clark was not at her office, so Galawanand his son, Randy, delivered an addressand a set of documents to Jordan McPhee,the premier’s constituency officer, whilebacked by a small band of fellow supportersfrom protest group FarmWatch.

The protestors contend that theAgricultural Land Commission (ALC) —which oversees farmland use in B.C. — isnot doing enough to protect local farmlandand wants the government to hand some ofthat control over to the City of Richmond.

“We want this dumping,that has been going onfarmland, stopped,” saidGalawan.

“It can’t go on — ithas been going on all overthe city and province.Basically it’s destroyingthe farmland. When youput concrete, rebar, steelmesh on farmland, it leaches into the topsoil and that land will never grow vegeta-bles again.”

Galawan and Featherstone have led a 24-hour protest outside a farm on Finn Roadsince the middle of January, where buildingmaterials are being recycled into a new roadleading to a new tree nursery.

The protest, which started as a blockade,led to two $25,000 law-suits being served on thefarmers from the businessowner trying to build theroad.

The firm leasing theland, to eventually run atree nursery, say they’redoing nothing illegal andare following all condi-

tions and instructions given by an ALCcompliance officer. The ALC has confirmedthe company hasn’t broken any laws.

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Cops hunt fraudsterMounties are on the lookoutfor a serial conman, who’sallegedly targeting elderlypeople in Richmond.

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Farm protestors convoyed to Christy Clark’s Point Grey office to vent their anger

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Ray Galawan leads the ‘convoy’ of tractors towards Premier Christy Clark’s office in Point Grey. Galawanand members of FarmWatch want the province to take action over alleged dumping on Richmond farmland.

“It can’t go on — ithas been going on

all over the city andprovince.”

— Ray Galawan

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Single mom wins battle to return to OzSarah, Simon lived in poverty while fighting for custody

Single Richmond mom wins battle to returnto Australia

It was the six words she’d waited two tortur-ous years to hear — but the single mom strug-gled to process what the judge was telling her.

Her brain frozen in the moment, Sarahstared right through the judge at RichmondProvincial Court as he uttered, “You can goback to Australia.”

It took around 30 seconds, perhaps even aminute, before the magnitude of Judge Chen’sdecision finally hit her.

“I thought, ‘oh my God, what’s going on?’ Iwas so excited I was in tears,” said Sarah of thedecision to granther a court order,allowing her andtwo-year-old sonSimon to return totheir native Sydney.

“I rememberjust breaking downin court, I was soovercome by whathad just happened. I think I thanked the judgeseveral times.”

The verdict, three weeks after a three-daycourt battle with her estranged and allegedlyabusive ex-husband, granted her full custody oflittle Simon and freed her from the shackles ofhaving to survive in Canada on $100 a month.

The News first told of Sarah’s plight lastsummer, sparking an incredible response fromgenerous readers, with many donating itemsand gift cards for her and Simon and otherstaking them under their wings to offer support.

On Sunday, Sarah and Simon bode farewellto Canada and boarded a flight on a one-wayticket from Vancouver to Sydney.

Until the Jan. 31 decision, Sarah wasn’tallowed to leave the country because Simon’sfather had visitation rights.

In the meantime, with no friends or familyand fresh out of a transition home — whereshe fled to amid allegations of domestic abuse— she somehow managed to feed and clotheherself and her son on the pitiful $100 a monthleft over after rent on her tiny one-bedroomapartment was paid.

She was caught in a system that preventedher from reaching the family safety net inSydney, but failed to provide her with enough

financial support in Canada.“I want to thank, from the bottom of my

heart, all the people who’ve helped my son andI over the last year or so,” said Sarah before sheleft the country, perhaps for good.

“I will always remember the amazing gen-erosity of those people. But, I have to say,I’m glad to be getting the hell out of Canada.Unfortunately, I got married to the wrong per-son.

“But this has given me a lot of knowledgeabout who to trust and I think it’s made me astronger person.”

The News told last year how Sarah fled toAustralia from Richmond Hospital, claimingshe was beaten yet again at the hands of herhusband.

However, she returned to Canada in 2011with promises hehad changed beforeshe fled the familyhome once again,this time to a tran-sition home forabused women.

Now Sarahhopes the return toAustralia will help with the health of Simon,who was born prematurely and wasn’t expectedto survive.

“He still doesn’t speak yet so I’m hopingbeing surrounded by a loving family will helpwith that,” she added.

“Everyone (in Sydney), especially my mum,was very excited when I said we were cominghome.”

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Truck traffic through tunnel could triple by 2030: Report

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Little Simon, 2, is beginning a new lifesurrounded by family in Australia. He andhis mom, Sarah, were trapped in Canada with$100 a month to survive on.


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“...I’m gladto be getting

the hell out ofCanada.”— Sarah

The City of Richmond is rais-ing a red flag over projections thatsouthbound truck traffic throughthe Massey Tunnel could spike by50 per cent by 2014 and triple by2030.

Concerns were aired this weekthat the planned Delta Port expan-

sion at Roberts Bank and theproposed giant shopping mall on

Tsawwassen First Nations landcould bring even more traffic

congestion problems to the tun-nel, eventually spilling onto localroads.

A city council committee onWednesday agreed to appealto port operators, Port MetroVancouver (PMV), to fastrack anyroad improvement/traffic manage-ment plans it has to accommodatethe forecast growth.

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The city is also going to urge PMV toexpedite its proposed measures to reducecontainer truck traffic going through thetunnel from Deltaport — Canada’s largestcontainer terminal.

PMV estimates that about 35 per centof all Delta Port traffic heads through thetunnel and the majority of that is headed forthe Richmond Logistics Hub, a 700-acredevelopment in East Richmond where ships,trucks and trains meet to swap cargoes.

The South Fraser Perimeter Road(SFPR), scheduled to open in December, isexpected to ease some of that traffic usingthe tunnel.

But, according to many predictions, it’snot going to be anywhere near enough toimpact an already heavily congested artery.

“For Richmond, I can see huge truck traf-fic coming through the tunnel,” said Coun.Linda Barnes, chair of the public workscommittee that approved the requests toPMV.

“PMV has downplayed the effect of themall on the TFN (First Nations) site, butit’s apparently going to be equal to or largerthan Metrotown.

“You can’t tell me that’s not going tohave a significant impact; that’s going to be

a regional draw.”According to the report, PMV is current-

ly exploring a number of truck congestionreduction measures, including:❚ Encouraging truck drivers and companiesto shift pick-ups and deliveries to off-peaktimes;❚ Introducing a dispatch system to reducethe number of “empty trips” (trips with nocontainer);❚ Providing designated sites near Delta Portfor waiting trucks.

When city staff questioned the author ofthe PMV report about the congestion, it wassuggested that some of the expected queuingcould be alleviated by motorists using theAlex Fraser Bridge instead of the tunnel.

The prospect of a completely new cross-ing, as currently being probed by the pro-vincial government, would further reducethe forecasted snare going in and out ofRichmond via the tunnel.

However, the city once again reiteratedits opposition to one of the preferred optionsto replace the tunnel — a crossing in EastRichmond, in particular one near No. 8Road.

Barnes added that such a crossing wouldfly directly in the face of the city’s OfficialCommunity Plan and would result in a fur-ther loss of agricultural land.

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Police are on the huntfor a serial fraudster afterhe tried to dupe someone inRichmond.

Richard Earl Rupert,56, is wanted for multiplecounts of fraud by policeagencies all across Canada.

On Feb. 14, RichmondRCMP received a call thata member of the public wasapproached by Rupert, whoallegedly tried to convinceher that he was a familymember and needed moneyfor emergency car repairs.

The woman became sus-picious and notified police.Unfortunately, Rupert leftthe area before being spo-ken to by police.

It’s believed that in earlyDecember 2012, Rupertallegedly approachedanother victim who handedover to him an undisclosedsum of money after believ-ing the money was neededto repair a family member’svehicle.

Rupert is described asa white male, between 5’5

and 5’6 tall and between140 and 160 lbs.

He has dirty blonde andgrey hair with a recedinghairline.

He’s clean-shaven, has apockmarked face with chis-eled cheekbones, a largenose and a ruddy (reddish)complexion.

Rupert is known tousually target the elderlyand will allegedly seekhis victims in apartmentbuildings, senior centers,shopping centers and any-where else he can approach

elderly victims.Anyone with informa-

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Driver nabbedfor speedingafter gettinglicence back

Two days after gettinghis driver’s licence back,a 20-year-old Richmondman has once again had hisAudi impounded.

Police say the man,whose name has not beenreleased, is the same personwho was among 13 driverswho had their luxury vehi-cles impounded for exces-sive speeding in August2011.

The latest incident hap-pened Friday on Highway1, when the driver wasspotted by Abbotsfordpolice travelling at speedsbetween 160 and 170 km/h.

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Richmond is fast running out of spaceto grow and that’s why the maximumbuilding height has to increase.

City council’s planning committeeagreed this week to carry out a studyin conjunction with a developer whowants to build above the 47-metre ceil-ing currently imposedby Transport Canada forbuildings near an airport.

The study will focuson the pros and consof a proposed TownlineHomes city centrerezoning at No. 3 Roadbetween Park and Cookroads.

No matter the out-come of the joint study,a lengthy investigation has to be carriedout of Transport Canada — and has to berequested by YVR — before any heightlimit can be increased.

“We don’t have any more space andthe only way to go is up,” said planningchair Coun. Bill McNulty.

“In some cases, I actually think wesold ourselves short with some heightrestrictions.

“There are areas I think we could havegone four or five stories higher. Insteadof building more, we should be building

up.”The city has a duty, McNulty said, to

stop the influx of development in residen-tial areas of Richmond.

“We want the growth to be in thedowntown core and we can surely get astorey or two more on top down there,”he added.

City staff said in its report this weekthat they’ve asked YVR several times

since 2004 to requestTransport Canada kickoff the study.

Anne Murray,vice president ofCommunity andEnvironmental Affairsat the airport, saidthe Transport Canadaregulations limit build-ing height to “ensurethe safety of the public

both in the air and on the ground.”“Vancouver Airport Authority has

participated in preliminary discussionswith the City of Richmond and TransportCanada to understand what process wouldbe required to review these safety stan-dards including consideration of potentialtimelines, resource requirements andimplementation challenges,” said Murray.

“We recognize that building height isimportant to the City of Richmond and itis one of the topics that we will continueto work with them on.”


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Throughout history, architecture hasoften been used as a way for powerfulorganizations to convey messages and buycompliance.

Religious institutions are no exception,using the power of a Gothic cathedral ora bulbous mosque to evoke asense of awe, reverence, fearand respect.

These religious monumentsoften become collective heir-looms from a society they’velong since outlasted.

They offer insight into howa particular group functioned,according to professor BarryMagrill.

“Religious architecture is notthe same as civil architecturebecause there usually needs tobe a community consult,” hesaid.

“So with religious monuments, you seehow society agrees and disagrees, and yousee human behaviour plays out.”

Magrill visits the Richmond CulturalCentre this Sunday, Feb. 24 to discuss thebusiness of church building and the broaderpatterns of social and historical develop-ment in Canada, sharing research from hisrecently published A Commerce of Taste:Church Architecture in Canada.

Presented by Richmond Museum, andin light of its current Highway to Heaven:Richmond’s Multi-Faith Community exhibit,the talk will include examples of faith-based architecture in the city — of whichMagrill said there’s plenty.

“Richmond has a good representation ofhistorical architecture,” he said. “There arelots of new faiths coming here, so there’s akind of resurgence in faith-based construc-tion going on. There’s more than you wouldthink with increasing immigration.”

Religious monuments can both take a

traditional or a modern approach, depend-ing on the message meant to be conveyed.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries,newcomers, predominantly Anglican, want-ed religious architecture that reflected theirhome countries, which resulted in a Gothicrevival for Anglican churches.

“Buildings would appear grand to emu-late another country’s grandness,” said

Magrill. “They’d use particularstyles to draw associations inpeople’s minds between Canadaand the home country.”

Although this trend still con-tinues with increasing immigra-tion, some churches these daystry to adapt a modern look,taking bits from a variety ofarchitectural styles.

“They want it to be thecommunity centre, not just thereligious centre, so sometimesthey look like actual communitycentres.”

In his latest book, Magrill focuses on thebusiness of building religious monumentsand the commodification of church imag-ery, which is somewhat unique to Canada.

In the early 20th century, many newarchitects in the country hadn’t built acathedral before. Instead, they would pub-lish books with images of churches eitheralready existing, or ones they made up.

People would buy these books and flipthrough them like a catalogue, picking andchoosing what parts they wanted for theirreligious monument.

“There’s a real business of building reli-gious monuments that most people don’tclue into, which I find really interesting,”said Magrill.

Magrill’s talk this Sunday will beheld at the Richmond Cultural Centre’sPerformance Hall, 7700 Minoru Gate,from 2 to 3 p.m. The event is free to thepublic, but seating is limited. To RSVP, call604-247-8333. For more information, visitwww.richmond.ca/museum.

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One can only hope that the port does not seriouslybelieve criticism of its activities will cease once its neig-bouring citizens attend yet another open house for a lessonin economics and international trade.

As the port goes, so go the economies of BritishColumbia and Canada.

When PMV considers expansion of terminal facilities,it would appear that “good-neighbour” considerations aremostly an afterthought, prompted by protests, rather thanthe first set of criteria applied to new applications.

Dust, noise and views are serious consideration toPMV’s closest neighbours.

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I’ve now decided howI want to die. I want to bekilled by a meteorite.

Last week, a big chunkor rock and/or metalslammed through the skyabove Russia, blastingout windows and injuringthousands. While this is, ofcourse, a terrible tragedy,at least it’s one with somegrandeur. It’s no petty sinkhole or flood, it’s deathfrom space!

Unfortunately, my bestchance for being killed bya meteorite happened morethan a century ago. It wasalso in Russia, as it hap-pens, in a remote region ofSibera known as Tunguska.

The Tunguska Eventmay not technically havebeen a meteorite (whichhits the ground in at leastone piece) but it wasdefinitely a meteor (whichflies through the sky, leav-ing a visible trail).

In fact, it was vis-ible across a vast swatheof Asia and Europe.Observers at the time,who included officialsand townspeople hundredsof miles away, and tribalreindeer herders muchcloser, described the eventvariously as being shovedaround by a mysteriousforce, a sound of artilleryand underground trains,hot winds, thunder, and thesensation that the groundwas being hit by largerocks.

That was in 1908, andit wasn’t until the early1920s that Soviet scientistsmanaged to hack their waythrough hundreds of miles

of boggy forest to find thesite of the blast.

What they found wasmassive devastation: acore of scorched trees(superstitiously avoided bythe locals) surrounded byabout 2,000 square kilo-metres of fallen trees.

No single piece ofa meteorite from theTunguska Event has everbeen found, which hasinspired suggestions thatperhaps some-thing otherthan mere space rockswere to blame.

Actual cause of theTunguska Event: prob-ably a sizeable meteorthat exploded in midair,unleashing an atomic-bomb sized blast.

Proposed causes:❚ Tiny black hole tunnelingthrough Earth.❚ Alien spacecraft, eithercrashing, blowing up, orgetting royally pissed off ata reindeer and deciding tozap Rudolf.❚ Wandering chunk of anti-matter hitting the upperatmosphere. Shame itdidn’t land on Dan Brown.❚ Nikola Tesla.

The last is my favouriteexplanation, because it letsme use the phrase “deathray.” Tesla, who inventedalternating current andwas thus also partially

responsible for the greatestAustralian rock band of alltime, had built a sizeabletower just before 1908,to be used for transmit-ting radio waves, and, youknow, vast amounts ofelectricity through

the air. Then in the1930s he started talking uphis plans for an anti-air-craft gun based on shoot-ing charged particles, blabblah blah physics blah blahDEATH RAY!

He was completely seri-ous about this. However, inhis later years it was hardto tell whether he was stilla brilliant, madcap inven-tor or just mad.

The man’s pigeon fixa-tion was getting pretty badby then.

So it’s fairly unlikelythat he created theTunguska Event.

Anyway, Tunguskawasn’t the biggest meteorto blast a hole in theplanet, not by a longshot. Everyone knowsabout the dinosaur killer,the Chixulub comet thatslammed into the Yucatanabout 66 million years ago.

But there were biggerones even than that. Everbeen to Sudbury? About1.8 billion years ago, arock hit that spot, leaving a250-kilometre-wide crater.If there had been life morecomplicated than slime,that would have punchedits ticket. We’d all be deadif it happened now, butwhat a way to go.

Matthew Claxtonreports for the LangleyAdvance.

The Editor,Re: “Richmond realtor reduced to tears on African mis-

sion,” News, Feb. 13.I want to congratulate Izabela Wasiela for her recent

volunteer experience in Zambia. I travelled through manyAfrican countries and like Izabela am left with a deepappreciation for African people and the hardships that theyface daily.

The AIDS pandemic has devastated families and com-munities everywhere in Africa. The extent of the problemsfor African people can make us feel overwhelmed andhelpless or, alternatively, inspire us to do whatever we canto make a difference.

I belong to an organization called the Richmond Gogos(Zulu for grandmother), one of over 250 Gogos groupsacross Canada. We support African grandmothers and theorphans in their care through the Grandmothers Campaignof the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Our goal is to turn thetide of AIDS in Africa.

When I read Izabella’s story, I thought that she might belooking for a way to contribute to making a difference inthe lives of orphans, their grandmothers and the communi-ties in which they live.

I think it would be a great idea for Izabella and otheryoung people to start groups called “Grandchildren forGogos” and help support the work of the grandmotherscampaign. If this were to happen, together we would surelyturn the tide of AIDS in Africa.

If anyone would like to start a group like this or findout more about the Richmond Gogos, they can contact usthrough our website at www.greatervangogos.org.

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The Editor,City Council has steadfastly opposed the

Vancouver Airport Fuel Delivery Projectproposal from the outset because of the manypotential economic, social and environmentalrisks to the City of Richmond as well as sur-rounding areas.

The Vancouver Airport Fuel DeliveryProject proposes fully-loaded tankers up to950 feet in length regularly sailing up theSouth Arm of the Fraser River to southeastRichmond.

The shipped jet fuel would be piped toa storage tank one kilometre away; then itwould travel 15 kilometres to the airportthrough a pipeline running diagonally acrossRichmond.

Currently, jet fuel is supplied throughan existing pipeline that runs from north

Burnaby to Richmond. This source issupplemented by tanker trucks comingfrom the Cherry Point refinery in northwestWashington.

The proponent’s own analysis acknowl-edges there is additional, unused deliverycapacity in the existing jet fuel line. Basedon the number of passengers taking flightssince the proposal was first announced, thequantity of jet fuel consumed at the airporthas likely fallen well short of the projectionson which the project is justified.

The applicants’ flight and passenger pro-jections demonstrate that when combinedwith additional, available storage, the pro-jected jet fuel needs of the airlines could bemet for decades to come.

Twinning the existing pipeline would addfurther capacity at a fraction of the cost of

the current proposal.Simply stated, this new jet fuel pipeline

with its river delivery by huge tankers is notneeded now nor in the foreseeable future.

The proposal calls for jet fuel to beunloaded perilously close to residences,businesses, recreation facilities, industries,agricultural operations and within reach fromSteveston, the largest commercial fishingport in Western Canada.

Each could be detrimentally affectedin the event of a disaster. Further, the cityof Richmond is positioned on the PacificFlyway, a major migration corridor.

As well, the shoreline habitat of the FraserRiver delta supports large resident popula-tions of waterfowl and other birds.

Jet fuel will be off-loaded close to des-ignated Environmentally Sensitive Areas on

both sides of the river.Despite our repeated requests, there

has been no satisfactory plan developed toaddress potential environmental impactsshould there be a major spill in these sensi-tive areas.

The proposal also entails potential threatsto public safety. The tank, storing up to 80million litres of jet fuel, represents a firerisk at a location far removed from any ofthe city’s existing fire halls. To provide basicprotection, a new fire hall and a water-basedfire-fighting vessel all with specializedequipment and personnel would be required.

The city has long advocated that theprovince decline to grant the EnvironmentalAssessment Certificate.

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economists and politicalfigures have noted thatmany corporations andfinancial institutions willsocialize risk and privatizeprofits as much as pos-sible.

The airlines that makeup the VAFFC are a primeexample of this withrespect to the proposed jetfuel marine terminal and80-million-litre tank farm.

YVR is a vitally impor-tant part of the lowermainland economy anda balanced relationshipof providing fire protec-tion, access to utilities andinfrastructure such as sani-tation, roads, transit andland is a fair exchange forthe economic opportunitiesand commerce the airportprovides.

However, paying forthat balance has becomeextremely one-sided withVAFFC’s South Frasermarine terminal proposal.

Richmond Fire-Rescuehas identified the need tobuild, equip and staff a

new fire hall and fire boatin direct response to thisproposal. All to be paid forby the Richmond taxpay-ers, will VAFFC’s munici-pal taxes cover these costs?Not likely!

The VAFFC is a consor-tium of airlines with veryfew assets and has notrevealed any plans to pur-chase insurance to coverdamage external to theirfacility.

More than likely thetaxpayers will be footingthe lion’s share of a spillcleanup bill. What willthe impact be on fisheriesworth hundreds of mil-lions, tourism and FraserRiver commerce?

VAFFC frequentlystates how their proposalwould be better than tankertrucks on our roads.

Tanker trucks are farfrom a good solution, butwhy are there tanker truckson our roads?

YVR’s own data showsthat over the last 10 yearsthe number of flights forpassengers and cargo hasnearly flat-lined.

The existing pipelineoperator to YVR has statedthat they can provide 100per cent of YVR’s fuelneeds and Richmond Citycouncil has stated that theline is at about 80 – 85 percent capacity.

So why are there tankertrucks on the road?

No one wants to stopjet fuel from getting to the

airport. There are otherfuel supply options thatput the community, envi-ronment and economy atmuch less risk than theproposed marine terminaland tank farm on the banksof the Fraser River, theworld’s greatest salmonriver.

Nearly 90 per cent inrecent polls do not support

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With just over a week to go, it is comingdown to perfecting the fine details for sevenlocal celebrities appearing in the secondannual Dancing with the Richmond Starscharity fundraiser.

The dancers have been paired withinstructors since January and have been busyhoning their three-minute routines.

And, on March 2 at the The GrandBallroom in Ironwood, they will put it allon the line in front of about 250 onlook-ers in support of the Richmond HospiceAssociation.

Karina Laplame, manager of humanresources at the City of Richmond. said shehas been making steady progress under theguidance of her instructor AlexandrCherdanstev to learn the samba, buthas had to be reminded about correctposture to give the dance its crown-ing, elegant touches.

“I think I have been battling 40years of poor posture,” she said, add-ing a cut toe last week did not slowher down. “Somehow I managed tocut my toe without wearing ice skates,” saidLapalme who was once a figure skater.

Meanwhile, Air Canada pilot Terry Davidsaid the opportunity to dance has given himthe chance to force himself out of his comfortzone.

“For what I do as a living, I’m kind of aleft brain type of guy,” he said. “This reallypushes me into some new territory.”

Because of that, and the demands of hiswork schedule which takes him out of thecountry on a regular basis, David was givensome “homework” by his instructor DebbieWong to perfect portions of the quick stepdance they will perform.

“That’s left me practising dance stepsalone in a basketball court or poolside of ahotel, much to the delight of some guests,”David quipped.

Wong said she chose the quick stepbecause David told her he wanted a dancethat exuded energy.

For fellow celebrity dancer Fanny Ng, asocial medical worker at Richmond Hospital,said her choice of dance was determined byher background in traditional Chinese group

dances.Her instructor Michel Guimond had Ng

send him music from some of her perfor-mances and choreographed the routine fromthat. Since Ng is used to dancing as part ofa group she said the toughest part has beenlearning to have a partner.

“I have to keep telling her ‘wait for me.’”Guimond said. “But that’s okay. If we make amistake I said just keep smiling more.”

Keeping her up nights has been the jiveroutine for Georgina Patko of Georgian Patko& Associates where she works as a manage-ment consultant for the non-profit industry.

“I wake up all night long thinking of whatcomes next in different parts of my dream,”she said.

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ing and posture to put on the finaltouches her instructor Zillion Wongis emphasizing.

Facing a unique challenge is thehusband and wife team of Lyndaand Richard Terborg. They will

be dancing together and will nothave the “hands-on” contact from

an instructor when they take to the floor.Coaching them is dance instructor GillesBettner.

“So why did I agree to do this challengingevent,” asked Terborg, a prominent local real-tor. “In one word, fear. Dancing in front of aroom full of people will be a fearful experi-ence.”

But it’s one she and Richard are meetinghead on to support a good cause.

“I realized this was the most importantcommunity resource we have that has trulystepped up to help us all face our biggestfear, the fear of dying,” she said. “Ourselvesor a loved one. Hospice provides a quality,end-of-life care with dignity and respect.”

Rounding out the field is EdgewaterCasino’s Rick Duff and instructor Linda Chenwho are going to perform the cha cha.

While the days are rapidly countingdown for the competitors, so is time to buya ticket to the March 2 event. Tickets for thedinner and dance are $125 ($50/ticket is atax deduction) and can be purchased on theRichmond Hospice Association website atwww.richmondhospiceassociation.com/danc-ingwithstars.

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KarinaLaplame, humanresources man-ager with the Cityof Richmond,is paired withAlexandrCherdanstevto perform thesamba at theDancing with theRichmond StarsfundraiserMarch 2 insupport of theRichmondHospiceAssociation. Scanthis page forvideo of the localcelebs in training.

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You may never look at your computer key-board and mouse the same way again whenyou find out just how dirty and germ-riddenthey may be.

How about 100 times more mucky than atoilet seat?

According to a 2002 study by theUniversity of Arizona that’s what you riskeach day as you tap out that report and clickon a website link.

It’s enough to make you consider usinggloves to help stem to spread of germs thatcould result in illnesses such as the commoncold and flu.

But a Richmond resident has made it hisbusiness to clean up and sanitize the work-place while at the same time help improveemployee productivity.

Kritesh Dewan, 25, who runs ecoSCRUB,says computer keyboards and other electronicdevices workers come into contact with on afrequent basis can be havens for bacteria andgerms.

“I noticed while servicing computers fora lot of commercial clients that there were alot of dirty keyboards out there,” said Dewanwho is a computer technician by trade.

With the low cost of replacing equipmentputting a crimp in the computer servicingside of his business — potential clients pre-ferred to buy new rather than have somethingfixed — Dewan decided to explore another

route. He researched the sanitizing side ofservicing and found there were no firms outthere specializing in that aspect.

“A lot of companies were either not doingit (cleaning their own equipment) or leavingit to their employees,” he said. “And whenyou walk into their offices and see theirequipment, it can be pretty filthy.”

Many employees either don’t care or arereluctant to clean their own workstations,Dewan said.

“But when you educate them as to whatcan actually be there, they get interested inknowing more,” Dewan said, “because therecan be more germs and bacteria on your key-board than in a traditional household.”

Much of the problem has to do with work-ers eating at their desks and neglecting toclean their fingers before continuing with

their tasks on the computer.They can also can drop small crumbs

of food onto the keyboard where they canbecome lodged in the crevices and provide abreeding ground for bacteria that can resultin a condition known as “QWERTY Tummy.”

Neglecting to hand wash frequently canalso lead to the spread of cold and flu bugs.

“In offices, that’s the biggest thing peoplecan pass along if they share equipment,”Dewan said, adding that is a contributor tosick leave figures that could be cut down ifthe proper sanitzation is done.

But even in-house cleaning work can missthe mark.

“Janitors, they usually just take onecleaner, a rag and hack away at everything,”Dewan said. “And that usually just makes thesurface look clean when in fact they haven’tsanitized the surfaces.”

But it’s not just the workplace that can bea happy home for germs to be transferred.

Dewan said bank ATMs and retail debitand credit card machines can also be hotspots for a build up of germs.

The benefits can be a healthier workforcewith, “less people calling in sick becausethey are not exposed to as much bacteriathrough surface contact.”

So far, Dewan’s business is steadilyexpanding as his team of seven cleanersmake the rounds.

“It’s constantly growing,” he said. “It’sall about educating people and getting theminterested in it.”

Entrepreneur targets office germsCareer Day at Kwantlen

Polytechnic University (KPU) isa free career and employment fairfor all KPU students, alumni andfaculty.

KPU’s next Career Day is March5, 2013, at the Surrey Campus. Itwill take place in the main atriumfrom 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Career Services is also provid-ing Career Week Workshops theprevious week from February 25 toMarch 1, 2013.

More than 40 high profileemployers such as BC Hydro,the City of Surrey and Free theChildren, will be in attendance,along with over 1,200 anticipatedstudents.

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For more details please visit:www.kwantlen.ca/careers.

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What happens when you discover that yourbeloved farm house that you rented out hasbeen turned into a pot growing operation?

Simple, the husband and wife owners fallback in love among the ruins.

The tale is the latest production taking to thestage at Studio B at Gateway Theatre and run-ning March 7-16. It also marks the local direc-torial debut for Gateway’s new artistic director,Jovanni Sy.

Harvest was written by Albertan playwrightKen Cameron and is based loosely on an expe-rience he had with his parents who at retire-ment age rented out their farmhouse.

“Only, they didn’t realize they rented it outto a marijuana grow-op,” Sy said.

The cast includes seasoned performersDavid Mann and Eileen Barrett who play aseries of roles — about a dozen in total — inaddition to the central characters of husbandand wife. But they also interchange roles, mak-ing for demanding performances from bothactors and director.

“Sometimes, they play the same character,”Sy said, explaining that occurs when Mannand Barrett share playing the third person in a

scene.“It’s a real actor’s piece,” Sy said. “The the-

atrical magic is driven by the actors. It requirestwo, seasoned, senior actors, and that’s exact-ly what we’ve got.”

On the directorial side of things, Sy saidthe challenge is to be clear in the story-tell-ing. “Ultimately, it’s this wonderful lovestory, ultimately of a couple who after 42years of marriage through a crisis discovertheir love for one another. I think it’s socharmingly written. It’s inventive and the-atrical.”

Since taking up the position of artis-tic director last spring Sy said there hasbeen plenty to become acquainted withat the theatre and in the community.

“For me, coming from Toronto, Ineeded time to get to know all theactors, directors and designers in theGreater Vancouver area. And it’s beena real pleasure because it’s a very wel-coming community,” Sy said.

The Gateway’s reputation as aprominent regional theatre is whatattracted Sy to the west coast. And as adirector, playwright and actor, he said hebrings “those sensibilities to the positionas well.”

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Excitement rises among students ofRichmond Music School as they aregearing up to showcase their passion formusic during the annual Concerto ConcertMarch 2.

Sixty musical talents — includingviolin genius Spencer Tsai, 8, and pianomiracle Mika Iwai, 10 — have beenselected to perform with the professionalConcerto Orchestra led by conductorJames Malmberg.

Taking the stage for a large audience isan unforgettable experience for the solo-ists and ensembles participating, said prin-cipal Patricia Rolston.

“Imagine you took piano lessons

and worked very hard. Then you get theopportunity to sit down at the piano andlet yourself be accompanied by an orches-tra. That’s like a magic carpet.”

To maintain a balance, a variety ofinstruments will be incorporated in theconcert of professional quality.

Not only is the school capable of mak-ing itself well-known within the commu-nity, but “we’ve also attracted new donorsand new students through our concertsover the past few years,” said Rolston.

In the meantime, the school has alsoditched its elite label and started to devel-op programs for those who are musicallygifted yet incapable of paying high regis-tration fees.

“Our violin outreach program, sub-sidized by the BC gaming commission,

teaches students at a low rate. That groupwill be one of the stars of the concert,”said Rolston.

She added there is also a piano pro-gram, in which recent graduates educatebeginners. “We have done major effortsto bring music to everyone, rich or poor,young or old,” stated Rolston.

And whether they are talented or not,those eager to learn music are welcome tojoin, she concluded.

The Concerto Concert will be heldSaturday, March 2 at Richmond MusicSchool Recital Hall, 11371 No. 3 Rd.,starting at 7.30 p.m. Tickets are $15 foradults, $10 for both students and seniorsand free for those aged 12 and younger.For reservations, call 604-272-5227 oremail [email protected].

Music school hosts concert featuring cream of the crop

BY PHILIP RAPHAELSpecial to the News

BY ANNE-FLEUR KAMSTSpecial to the News

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Mika Iwai, 10, will be playing at the RichmondMusic School’s annual Concerto Concert.

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David Mann and EileenBarrett, play a couple.

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Richmond author RobertN. Friedland weaves anintricate tale abouttension betweenChinese traditionand modern life inThe Second Weddingof Doctor GenevaSong. He will readan excerpt of thattale Friday, March8 at the Brighousebranch as a part ofthe Authors in ourMidst series.

Friedland will be pres-ent along with friend, Willa

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Mandarin.The novel, filled

with lust, adultery,murder and forgive-ness, chronicles atumultuous 20-yearlove affair.

Friedland, apracticing lawyer,admitted parts ofthe novel wereloosely based on his

own experiences when talk-ing to the Richmond Newsafter it was first published in

2011.“It’s a great way to

express situations in yourlife, whether frightening ortroubling, that you mightotherwise not talk about,” hehad told the News.

The Authors in ourMidst series celebrates localauthors and their works. Theprogram is free and drop-in.

For more information,visit www.yourlibrary.ca/pro-grams.

Author reads at BrighouseMinoru Chapel Opera is

poised to blossom with the2013 spring season, featur-ing three special concerts toentice musical aficionadosin March, April and May.

The series opens onWednesday, March 6 withBurnaby Lyric Opera per-forming highlights fromVerdi’s Rigoletto.

This opera follows thestory of the lustful Duke ofMantua, his hunch-backedcourt jester Rigoletto,

and Rigoletto’s beautifuldaughter Gilda, in a story ofdeception and seduction.

On Wednesday, April 3,Vancouver Opera will pres-ent An Opera Tea, featuringwork by Mozart, Donizetti,Strauss and Gounod. Therewill also be a sneak previewof music from their upcom-ing mainstage production ofTan Dun’s Tea: A Mirror ofthe Soul.

The following month, onMay 1, Opera di Concertisti

will present selections fromDonizetti’s comic opera,La Fille du Régiment (TheDaughter of the Regiment).

Events are at MinoruChapel, 6540 Gilbert Rd.at 2 and 7 p.m. Seating islimited and tickets can bepurchased at the door or inadvance by calling 604-276-4300. Admission is $20 foradults, $18 for students andseniors. For more informa-tion, visit www.richmond.ca/minoruchapel.

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I would take Ken’s words one step further.Harvest is not only a love story, it is also a love letter to a way of life that is fast disappearing:a love of the land that gets into a person’s blood, between their toes and into their hearts.

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“Am I damned to disappear into our soci-ety, only to have nothing to show for it?Am I being engineered to be a middle

class zombie doing the same dribble, day in,day out?”

When 15-year-old Martin Dy spoke thosewords into the microphone, he was alone onstage, lit by a single spotlight against a whitescreen, in front of dozens of people and threeofficial judges.

“I have finally learned…that I have beenmolded into something, something nobodycould ever replicate. All it takes is someoneto find each person’s individual identity.”

His monologuewas one of 12 perfor-mances that made upthe third audition forRichmond MulticulturalCommunity Services’second annual DiversityTalent Show Wednesdayevening.

Out of 21 auditions in total, judges JonLee-Son, Tricia Romani and Deirdra Kiaichose 10 finalists, one of which was Martin,for the show’s finale next Thursday, Feb. 28at Gateway Theatre.

“Ever since I was little, I was afraid Ididn’t have much purpose in society becausethere are so many people, I felt society couldrun without me,” said the MacNeill second-ary Grade 10 student.

“So I wrote this monologue about indi-viduality and my discovery of individuality.”

The talent show was created two yearsago as a way to engage Richmond youth andgive them the opportunity to perform, whilealso encouraging them to celebrate theirdiversity.

“Over 50 per cent of Richmond is com-prised of immigrants, so we wanted to createa platform for all to have a voice,” said orga-nizer Stefanie Johnston. “It’s up to the youthto interpret what diversity means to them.”

The room behind the theatre in theRichmond Cultural Centre buzzed, as dozensof performers, aged 13 to 24, filed throughthe doors to practice, support each other andhang out.

Each one who left would be wished goodluck before passing through the adjoiningtheatre doors where they would join fellowcontestants and share advice, such as, “makesure you test the mic before starting.”

“They’re pretty excited at the auditions,there’s high energy,” said Johnston. “Theyget to meet other youth from different highschools and colleges, so it’s a great way forthem to meet people they might not have metotherwise.”

Performances ranged from dance, song

and spoken word. Some even mixed medi-ums such as 18-year-old Emily May’s coverof Young the Giant’s Cough Syrup, where sheadded some dance steps and broke out into amonologue during the musical interlude.

“You’re doing something, trying to senda message, and to have it heard and under-stood. It’s a really great feeling,” she said ofbeing chosen as one of the finalists.

“Anti-diversity is where a lot of bullyingstems from, and these are things I just can’ttolerate. We should be positive, it’s a celebra-tion,” she added.

While most of the performers kept theirsets simple, wearing regular clothes, somewore traditional garb.

Finalist, Sudnya Dance Academy marchedmethodically to the stage in full costume.Before breaking into traditional Indiandance, the trio explained a few moves.

“We put a lot of work into this per-formance,” said Anushka Nair, 15, fromSteveston-London. “So I’m glad peopleunderstood it, and we could come out here toshowcase diversity.”

“It has been really amazing,” said fel-low group member Ashleigh Nazareth, inGrade 10 at MacNeill. “No two fingers onone hand are alike, so it’s great people cancome together and celebrate differences. Lifewould be boring if we were all the same.”

Sabrina Oh, Bianca Go, AngelicaPoversky, Angela McIlroy-Wagar, iHeart,Temporary Band and Beini Yin make up theother seven finalists.

All 10 will be judged by Lee-Son,Romani, Stephanie Sy and Perry Ehrlich forthe top spot at next Thursday’s show, wherethe audience will be invited to vote as well.

Tickets are $5 for students and seniors,and $7 for adults, and can be purchased atRMCS and Gateway Theatre in advance, orat the door.

To view the video, scan the page onyour Smartphone using the Layar app.Alternatively, visit www.richmond-news.com.

Diverse talent at auditions

YVONNE ROBERTSON/RICHMOND NEWS

Martin Dy and Emily May will bothadvance to the finals to be held Thursday.

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BY YVONNE [email protected]

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RICHMOND NEWS

Sudnya DanceAcademy was one ofthe finalists that madeit through to the finalround of the DiversityTalent Show to be heldnext Thursday. The trioperformed a traditionalIndian dance. Fromleft, Anushka Nair,Ashleigh Nazareth andDeeya Bhardwaji.

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Introducing theB.C. Family Law ActNext month, the new Family Law Act comes into force. This is the firstmajor change in family law legislation in more than 30 years.

Though I am not a family law practitioner, I think generally that in this newAct, the provincial government sought to give people more options than theCourts in handling breakups of marital relationships. It may well turn outthat way, but other changes to B.C. family law are significant, in my view, andsome of them bear on Wills and Estates law.

Speaking of which -- people were expecting the new Wills, Estates andSuccession Act to be proclaimed this year, but I now gather that it won’thappen until next year. In any case, it is useful to summarize some of themain changes under this new legislation.

1. In one of the Act's significant changes, common law spouses will be treatedpretty much the same as married couples. “Spouse” is defined as a marriedcouple, a couple living for at least two years in a marriage-like relationship,or an unmarried couple with a child (regardless of how long they have livedtogether in a marriage-like relationship).

2. The role of Agreements: I think that this Act encourages couples, whethermarried or not, to enter into Agreements with respect to their relationshipand breaking it up. Having said that, the Court has wide discretion to setaside Agreements due to defects in the process of making the Agreement(whatever that may mean), significant unfairness in the Agreement(defining that will require some litigation), failure to fully disclose aspouse’s assets, etc. I expect that, as the law evolves, some people may beadvised to make Agreements, while others may find an Agreement to be ofinsignificant benefit.

3. Gone is the concept of “family assets,” and what replaces it are“family property” and “excluded property.” Family property will nowinclude “family debt.” Thus, debt becomes more formally recognized assomething to be divided, whereas the existing law leaves debt for the mostpart undefined.

A major change in this area, which I will examine shortly, is the treatmentof excluded assets. This type of asset includes gifts and inheritances. Theyare not to be divided at the end of an appropriate relationship, but if theexcluded asset increases in value over the duration of the relationship, theincrease in value becomes an included asset. Thus, when gifted or inheritedthe asset is excluded, but if it increases in value over time, the increasebecomes family property.

4. Children: Section 37 of the Act states that the Court and the parties mustconsider only the best interests of the child in making Orders and Agreements.The section also defines what to consider in determining the best interests ofa child. Parenting arrangements are also legislated.

In this area in particular, the new legislation gives parents various options indealing with children, particularly minors, on the breakup of a relationship.Time will tell whether it is a step forward, but the expense in setting aparenting arrangement for children may remain potentially high, dependingon the degree of disagreement that parents have.

The Property issue

I mentioned earlier that excluded property may prove to be a significantchange in the new legislation. One example that comes to mind is ascenario in which a person inherits a rental property at a time when theyare married.

Over the last twenty years, property values across much of the province,especially the Lower Mainland, have increased dramatically. So if thatbeneficiary remains married for another fifteen years, and then separates, thatrental property will probably be considered an excluded asset. But if, at thetime of inheritance, the property was worth $1 million, fifteen years laterit might be worth $2 million.

If that is the case, the other spouse will probably claim a portion of the $1million increase (perhaps half) on breakup. If it turns out to be $500,000,the beneficiary spouse will have to pay $500,000 to the other spouse, and thequestion will arise as to how to do that.

The beneficiary spouse may have to mortgage the property. That may notbe feasible, depending on the rental revenue and whether the beneficiaryspouse now wants to be responsible for a mortgage payment. It may requirethe sale of the property, which will probably trigger a capital gain. Onemight question whether the gain will be calculated based on the full $1million increase in value, or just the net increase in value, after paying outthe $500,000 to the former spouse!

Regardless, after the capital gain and after paying the spouse, the beneficiaryspouse will probably be left with somewhere around $1 million -- theoriginal inheritance value. To me, that comes across as a potential hardship,especially if the beneficiary spouse counted on the rental revenue as a sourceof retirement income.

This doubtless will be a consideration for many people under the newlegislation. Whether the potential problem can be resolved by Agreementis questionable.

In my opinion, the new Family Law Act will help people in different ways. Itwill probably help people with children. But persons who own or standto inherit property need to get advice.

Whether they are making Wills, considering Family Law Agreements, orentering or breaking relationships, advice will likely be necessary in thecoming year as the new law takes hold. If you are in such a situation, goslowly, and call your advisor(s).

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Richmond Rapidshad a number ofimpressive per-formances at theProvincial “AA”Short CourseSwimmingChampionships inSurrey.

Richmond Rapids Swim Club competed at the SwimB.C. Short Course AA Championships in Surrey, lookingto put training into action against clubs from across theprovince.

“There were two goals,” said head assistant coach DrewMcClure. “The first is to get some experience in a heatsand finals scenario, where swimmers must be fast in themorning to make finals, and then try to improve their racesat night. The second is to push swimmers to qualify forAAA (provincials).”

The meet was the last opportunity to qualify for theProvincial AAA Championships, the highest level of B.C.-only competition of the season. Athletes are required toachieve time standards to attend, which are specific to age,gender, and event. Over the weekend, the Rapids had sixnew AAA qualifiers: Dini McIver, Amanda McCallum,Darren Ge, Lionel Hand, Jenna McDonald, and Angela Gu,pushing their total number of AAA qualifiers past 40.

The meet was also a success in standings, showing theclub’s ability to convert to strong races under pressure andfatigue.

“This is the first time some of the kids have been infinals, or they’re qualifying for more finals than they havebefore. That’s a major learning experience, racing thatmuch. It takes a lot of mental toughness, and it’s trial byfire,” added McClure.

The club came home with 32 medals, 27 individual andfive relay. Individual medalists are listed below.

The Rapids journey to Victoria Feb. 28 to race BC’sbest. For more information about the meet and the club,visit richmondrapids.com, or email [email protected].

Sam Bhandal: Gold - 1500 Freestyle, Gold – 200Butterfly. Darren Ge: Silver – 100 Breaststroke, Bronze -200 Breaststroke. Angela Gu: Gold – 100 Fly, Gold – 400IM, Bronze – 50 Free, Bronze – 100 Free. SamanthaGosel: Bronze – 400 Free. Lionel Han: Gold – 100 Fly,Gold – 200 IM, Silver – 100 Back, Bronze – 100 Free,Bronze – 100 Breaststroke. Jessica Jones: Bronze – 100Breaststroke. Chris Lam: Silver – 50 Free, Silver – 100Free, Silver - 100 Back. Amanda McCallum: Gold – 200Backstroke, Silver – 50 Free. Jenna McDonald: Gold – 50Free. Dini McIver: Gold – 100 Breaststroke, Silver – 100Back, Silver – 200 Back. Mauricio Soroco: Bronze – 100Fly. Derek Wu: Silver – 1500, Silver – 400 IM.

Rapids make a splash atshort course provincials

The 2013 World Grand Prix Fencing Championships arecoming to the Richmond Olympic Oval next month.

The tournament will attract approximately 125 of theworld’s best men’s epee fencers and will be hosted by theBritish Columbia Fencing Association in conjunction withRichmond’s own Dynamo Fencing Club, which is a majorpartner of the provincial association. The event is sched-uled for March 23-24.

The Canadian Fencing Federation (CFF) reached a part-nership agreement with the City of Richmond to bring theevent here.

“The CFF is thrilled to bring this Grand Prix event tothe Richmond Olympic Oval,” says CFF President, BradGoldie. “The B.C. organizing committee staged a highlysuccessful Canada Cup event here in November with over750 participants. The event was an overwhelming suc-cess and we have no doubt that they will stage a first classGrand Prix event. We are very excited about showing theworld this great venue and showcasing such high levelfencing in B.C.”

It is anticipated the number of competitors, coaches,officials and families expected to attend the tournamentwill result in a solid contribution to the city’s economicdevelopment goals.

“The City of Richmond looks forward to welcomingthe best international fencers in the world to the RichmondOlympic Oval,” says Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie.

For more tournament information visit www.vancou-vergp.com.

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Sharks circling in on provincial “AAA” tourney berthSteveston-London trying to become first Richmond senior girls team to advance to championships in 12 years

The Steveston-LondonSharks are one win away frombecoming the first Richmondteam to advance to the provin-cial “AAA” girls basketballchampionships in 12 years.

The Sharks moved onto thesemi-finals of the Crehan CupLower Mainland championshipswith a 59-53 win over Kitsilanoon Monday. The result set-upa final four tilt against No. 3Handsworth last night. Althougha victory over the North Shorepowerhouse was improbable,Steveston-London still couldhave two more chances to landa B.C. berth, including a poten-tial Saturday third place againsthost Burnaby South.

The Sharks, who haveenjoyed honourable mentionstatus throughout the seasonin the provincial rankings,have already dropped a pairof close games to the Rebels,including the final of their ownBob Carkner Classic back inJanuary. The locals actuallyled that game until the midwaymark of the final quarter.

Now they seemed destinedto get one more crack at themand potentially send five-yearstandout Anmol Mattu to theprovince’s biggest stage to con-clude her high school career.

“Back at the start of theseason, this was the position wehoped to be in and here we are,”said longtime Steveston-Londoncoach Les Hamaguchi. “This isnew territory for us as usuallywe are having to fight our waythrough the back door to get tothis point. We just need to stayhealthy, play the way we arecapable of and we’ll see whathappens.”

Should the Sharks finishfourth, they still could reachthe 16-team provincial tourna-ment in Langley by winninga wild card game slated forTuesday, likely against a FraserValley opponent. It’s a scenarioHamaguchi doesn’t even wantto consider at this point.

“We have known all alonga top three finish will get us towhere we want to be and that’swhere are focus always hasbeen,” he said.

The Richmond Leagueindividual honours included

a special Outstanding LegacyAward presented to Mattu forher unprecedented career. Thedynamic point guard was aleague all-star in her Grade 8season and then a three-timeleague MVP.

MacNeill guard Denise DeJesus took home this year’sMVP honours. The first teamall-stars included: Aliya Prasad(Steveston-London), HilarySchaap (McMath), SarahOlson (Boyd) and Kimmy Yuen(Boyd).

The second team features:Charlotte St. Cyr (McMath),Jacqueline Yan (Boyd), ElanaSpowage (McRoberts), GloriaMikaella (Cambie) and KimmyAburegeba (MacNeill).

Boyd finished third in theRichmond playoffs with a 72-58win over MacNeill.

Both teams advanced tothe Lower Mainland “AA”Championships.

Boyd opened with a 57-54 win over St Pat’s beforedropping 54-42 decision toWindsor in the quarter-finals.MacNeill’s season ended witha 69-39 opening round loss toCollingwood.

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Steveston-London Sharks Amnol Mattu drives to the basket during theRichmond Senior Girls League championship game against McMath.


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6008-08 Coquitlam6008-08

$6K BELOW assessment 850sf2br 2ba top fl condo WestwoodPlateau $279,900 604-968-4717see uSELLaHOME.com id5633

6008-12 Langley/Aldergrove6008-12

NICOMECKL RIVER hiking trailsnr this1279sf 2br 1.5ba tnhousew/pool, $224,900 778-240-3699see uSELLaHOME.com id5512



RENO’D 770SF 2nd fl with newappliances insuite laundry, petskids ok $177,777 604-530-6247see uSELLaHOME.com id5584

6008-28 Richmond6008-28

STEVESTON VERY large 1284sf 2br 2ba top fl condo amazingmtn views, $455K 604-618-8362see uSELLaHOME.com id5376

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GUILDFORD 650SF 1br 3rd flcondo, pool, exercise rm, partyrm etc, $210,888 778-834-8224see uSELLaHOME.com id5576


6008-30 Surrey6008-30

NEWTON 723SF 1br groundlevel w/private entry, insuitelaundry $139,900 604-984-8891see uSELLaHOME.com id5546

NEWTON HUGE 2017sf 3 or 4br 2.5ba tnhouse w/double sxsgarage $393,000 778-218-0389see uSELLaHOME.com id5320

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6008-42 S. Surrey/White Rock6008-42

EXECUTIVE LIVING gated1864sf 4bedroom 2.5bath, mainfloor master bedroom, 19+ adultcomplex $568,900 604-575-7636see uSELLaHOME.com id5552

6015 For Sale byOwner6015

1 BD top floor in Chilliwack granitecounters, 9’ ceilings, stack w/d.elec f/p. Secure undergroundparking. $149,000. 604-795-7367


2BDRM+DEN/2BTH CONDO forSale. Next to Willowbrook Mall,Langley. 961sqft $255,500.Helen 604-762-7412 Pricereduced! Sale by Owner.

5 ACRE South Langley horse propertyright on South Langley Regional trail.Clean, bright & updated, older 2368 sqft, 2 bd home – Barn, stalls, x-fenced,p a s t u r e . 6 0 4 - 3 2 3 - 4 7 8 8PropertyGuys.com ID: 76788

7BDRM/3BTH 5187 Marine Dr,Burnaby. For Sale by OwneruSELLaHOME.com, ID# 5669.Tel: 604-722-7977. MortgageHelper. $722,000.

4BDRM/3.5BTH BEAUTIFULSOUTH SURREYTOWNHOUSE PRICED TOSELL!!!!!! #24-2738 158 ST~1947 sq ft. Side by side 2 cargarage. South facing fencedyard and large private deck.Basement bedroom featuresprivate ensuite. 778-384-2057 oremail: [email protected] to Sell at $549,900.

THOM CREEK Ranch. In Chilli-wack’s premier retirement com-plex. 2090 sq ft finished plus 294unfinished ready to model. In thetop row with superb, unspoilableviews of the City, mountains andway beyond. Excellent Club-house. Friendly neighbours$419,000 negotiable. No HST.604-377-1068


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6020-06 Chilliwack6020-06

AGASSIZ NEW 2350sf 3br 2.5Bath, high end finishing, hugemaster $369,900 604-729-0186see uSELLaHOME.com id5603

CHILLIWACK LK 1250sf rancherw/guest cabin, .5 ac lot, 2km tolake, pool $360K 604-824-5687see uSELLaHOME.com id5561

CULTUS LK gardener’s dream1160 sf 2 br 1.5 ba rancher, a/c55+ complex $63K 604-858-9301see uSELLaHOME.com id5400

Tim Stephens' Astral Reflections Feb. 24 - Mar. 2, 2013★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Aries March 21 - April 19: Rest, lie low, dealwith head office, government agencies, institutions,charitable and spiritual organizations. Start no newprojects nor relationships before March 17. Instead,reprise (or fix) the old, or stick with the ongoing.Sunday’s filled with beauty and pleasant notions,but your advances might be playfully steered aside.Tackle overdue work Monday/Tuesday. Relationshipsprove important midweek – a great conversation (ornews article) and a spiritual awakening or dreamystate occur. Seek changes, health diagnosis, realisticinvestments and/or intimacy Friday/Saturday.

Taurus April 20-May 20: Your popularity grows.Optimism, wish fulfillment, light romance andentertainment increase this week and the next few.Old friends return, old wishes are granted, and formerflirty, light romantic contacts reappear. New friendsand new projects, if started now to March 16, willtend to twirl brightly for awhile, then fizzle. Sunday’sfor home, garden, rest, and rejuvenation. Romancecalls Monday/Tuesday – your creative, speculativeand expressive skills rise up. Tackle familiar choresmidweek. If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em Friday/Saturday – great things come from partnering!

Gemini May 21-June 20: Start no new projects,ventures or relationships before March 17. Untilthen, protect ongoing projects, especially in careerand dealings with authorities. They, and bosses,and parents, are gripped by indecision until then.Be ambitious (not ambiguous). Shore up yourposition, secure recent advances, Monday/Tuesday– or rest and nurture family, for they are the supportfor your ambitions. Earlier, Sunday’s for short trips,friends and curiosity. Romance and creativity lureyou Wednesday/Thursday: but they conflict withyour need to grow. You get a lot of work doneFriday/Saturday.

Cancer June 21-July 22: Chase money, buy/sell Sunday – garage sales intrigue. (Don’t buyanything big and important.) Short trips, details,communications and paperwork fill Monday/Tuesday(avoid government forms). Focus on home, kids,real estate, security and nutrition midweek. Friday/Saturday hold romantic/creative success– which fitssuperbly into February/March’s broad cycle of love,cultural rituals, far travel, wisdom and higher learning.You could fall in love! But remember: start nothing,project nor relationship, before March 17. The bestromance is ongoing, or is embodied in an old flame.

Leo July 23-Aug. 22: You’ve entered the realmof mystery, lust, health diagnosis and hidden powerplays. Something might return from the past in thisarena – perhaps a former sexy playmate, perhapsa chance to live a lifestyle you once hungeredfor, perhaps a former investment opportunity. DOresearch, ask questions, follow the mystery, and dealwith ongoing situations/people or those returningfrom the past. DON’T start a new relationship,project, investment or venture. All this, to March 17.You’re the subtle star Sunday. Chase money Monday/Tuesday. Paperwork, errands midweek. Home, familyFriday on.

Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: DON’T start new projectsor relationships before March 17. Stick with theongoing, and situations that return from the past– including a possible return of a former partner orsomeone you wished was. However, this few-weekinterval seems designed more to make you ponderthe big picture of relationships, than to re-instate anold one permanently. It’s as if you’re on a bridge toa very different land of love, and are stalled: not toturn you back, but to make you think. Lie low Sunday.Tackle everything with confidence Monday/Tuesday.Money, midweek. Casual friends late week.

Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: Much work faces you, buttackle only routine, ongoing or formerly neglectedchores before March 17. DON’T start big newprojects, employ new staff, nor buy machinery, tools,computers – lemons abound. A former job might beoffered. If you’re seeking employment, canvas formerbosses. Sunday’s bright, hopeful, happy. Retreat andrest Monday/Tuesday -- government-related tasksgo well. (Though they, too, face delay.) Your energyand pizzazz return strongly midweek, but luck (inlove, learning, law and travel) mixes with domesticproblems. Your money luck soars Friday/Saturday.

Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: This week goes frombetter to best! (But don’t be tempted to start a newproject or relationship before March 17.) Sunday’sfor ambition and community reputation: elevateyours by joining, helping. Optimism, popularity, wishfulfillment and general delight fill Monday/Tuesday:an old flame or flirty friend could reappear . You’re ona month-long winning streak of romance, creativity,sports or pleasure. You can renew contacts on manylevels, including business. Retreat midweek to restand contemplate. Your energy and charisma soarFriday/Saturday – you’ll succeed, attract love.

Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: Don’t start newprojects or relationships before March 17, Sage,especially in family, domestic, nutrition, real estate,retirement or security zones. (E.g., you could findnew renovations have left no room for the basementstairs.) Stick to ongoing projects, or situationsfrom the past. Clear away neglected home-relatedchores. Sunday’s mellow, thoughtful, cultural.Show your ambition Monday/Tuesday (but startnothing new!). Happiness, optimism and friendsfill midweek. Success assured with institutions,government, meditation, rest, health and researchFriday/Saturday.

Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: Start nothing newbefore March 17, Cap, especially in mail, computer,telephony, office systems, stationery, or travel. Don’tbuy a car or any equipment. You might rediscovera lost book, letter, photo – or an entire “lostacquaintance.” (Don’t invest too heavily in the last.)Sunday’s secrets will open, if you diplomaticallypush. A mellow, understanding mood flows overyou Monday/Tuesday – love (or the hope of love) ispossible! Be ambitious midweek, display your skills:luck accompanies you. Social delights, popularity,light romance succeed splendidly Friday/Saturday.

Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: Money’s just anabstract way to mete out power, security, position,food, shelter, clothing, medical, dental...and mostlove is entwined with these. So chase money nowto March 19, Aquarius. You won’t be neglectinglove, but supporting it. But don’t start a new projector venture. Stick with ongoing dollar situations, orreprise those from the past. (E.g., sell an old article,or seek a job where you worked before.) Sunday’smade exciting by a sensual person. Sex, secrets andfinances, Monday/Tuesday. Understanding, mellowlove midweek. Ambition, career Friday/Saturday.

Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: Your energy, luck andcharisma remain high, Pisces. Remember, startnothing before March 17. Until then, you’ll remainindecisive about goals, partnerships, opportunities,relocation, and love. Stick with ongoing projects,or reprise old ones – avoid the new. Everything’ssmooth this week. Chores call Sunday. Relationships,opportunities and goals arise Monday/Tuesday –though excitement occurs, remember: no new links orprojects. Life’s mysteries emerge midweek, but holdfew rewards if you solve them. Friday/Saturday bringgentle love, intellectual venues and superb luck.

[email protected] • Reading: 604-886-4808

6020-06 Chilliwack6020-06

PRICE REDUCED, 1280sf 3br1.5ba ½ duplex, large 4480sflot $229,900 604-792-9287see uSELLaHOME.com id5511

6020-08 Coquitlam6020-08

OFFERED BELOW assessedvalue 1000sf 3br 2ba home huge10,000sf lot $400K 778-859-0717see uSELLaHOME.com id4272

REDUCED 3136SF 7br 3.5bafabulous vu, below assessmentCDS lot $688,888 778-898-7731see uSELLaHOME.com id5595

6020-12 Ladner/South Delta6020-12

W. LADNER ½ block from theFraser Riv,1600sf 3br characterhome, $520,000 604-617-3748see uSELLaHOME.com id5599


211/80B AV 3034sf 6br 5ba withlegal 2br basement suite, quietcrescent $589,900 604-649-6030see uSELLaHOME.com id5607



$739,900 YORKSTON Southarea Langley, 1 yr old, 3865 sq ftCstm design 7 bdrm + 5 bthrm +Legal 2 Bdrm Suite. Call778-298-8108.See Propertyguys.com ID: 76108

ALDERGROVE SXS DUPLEX80K below assessment. $3K/morent $527,900 firm 604-807-6565see uSELLaHOME.com id3428

FORT LANGLEY 2300sf 5brw/suite above 3 additionalrental units $965K 604-882-6788see uSELLaHOME.com id5533

6020-24 North Delta6020-24

NORTH DELTA near new 2583sf 5br 4.5ba with 1br side suite,warranty $698,888 604-765-4211see uSELLaHOME.com id5622

UPDATED 4541SF 7br 5½baon large 8264sf lot, basementsuite, $749,000 604-805-6614see uSELLaHOME.com id5604

MARKETPLACE2035 Burial Plots2035

Above Ground plot in amausoleum $29,000. Located inprestigious Forest Lawn MemorialPark in Burnaby. Above ground,plot in a garden mausoleumsetting. Permits burial for family offour. Incls two exterior decorativevases. Priced at market value.604-272-7250 or 604-874-2423

FOREST LAWN SideXsideplots, WHISPERING PINE, LOT#114, GRAVES #7 & 8. $30,000or best offer. Call: 604-298-0459

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CDS $1 each, PSP 3000 + 8games, CD am/fm player, prot-able DVD player. Daren week-days after 5pm 604-241-0965

Looking for something trulyunique & original? Purchasedoverseas, solid teak, intricatelyhand carved, extensively detailed5pc living rm showcase ste, suit-able for rustic resort or spac.home. $12,000 or highest offer.Consider part trade for newervehicle w/low km’s. 778-241-5477

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6020-30 Port Moody6020-30

OCEANFRONT 4700SF 5br 3½bath main fl br, 6286sf lot, suitepotenl $1,949,000 604-469-1813see uSELLaHOME.com id5606

6020-32 Richmond6020-32

22351 SHARPE Ave Richmond,3 storey, 2425 sq ft, 5 bdrm, 4bath Set up to have a suite,$778,000. Call 778-835-0019 seePropertyGuys.com ID: 76019

6020-34 Surrey6020-34

132ST, 92AVE 2140sf 5br 2baw/bsmt suite, huge 7200sf lot,updates, $509K 778-320-7506see uSELLaHOME.com id5568

BUENA VISTA Ave White RockSpectacular view building lot witholder 2 bdrm rental home$879,000 Call 604-837-5373PropertyGuys.com id: 77100

CHIMNEY HTS 3600sf 7br+den6ba w/2 suites quiet cul-de-sac4600sf lot $669K 604-866-3515see uSELLaHOME.com id5597

CHIMNEY HTS like new 4100sf8br 6ba w/main floor bedroom,2 suites, $638K 604-441-9652see uSELLaHOME.com id5563

CLAYTON IMMACULATE 3523sf 5br 3.5ba w/bsmt suite acrossfrom park $648K 604-575-7636see uSELLaHOME.com id5551

CLOVERDALE 3765SF 4br 3.5ba,on quiet CDS, suite potential inbasement, $575K 604-619-0603.See: uSELLaHOME.com id5559

CLOVERDALE 3850SF 6br 5ba3lvl 2/suite potential on 1/2ac GDlot, $789,800 778-549-2056 seeuSELLaHOME.com id5564

E. NEWTON 4000sf 8br 5.5ba2 yr old 3 level home w/3 brbsmt suite $699K 778-895-8620see uSELLaHOME.com id5628


6020-34 Surrey6020-34

FLEETWOOD ACROSS fromSchool, reno’d 2600sf 6br 5baw/suites $579K 604-434-3482see uSELLaHOME.com id5577

FLEETWOOD RENO’D 2140sf4br 3ba, large 7100sf lot, bsmtsuite $549,000 604-727-9240see uSELLaHOME.com id5617

GREEN TIMBERS beautifullyupdated 3100sf 5br 3.5ba, suite8400sf lot $565K 604-340-1551see uSELLaHOME.com id5631

GREEN TIMBERS reno’d 2400sf 4br 3ba, lg 7800sf lot, bsmtsuite $559,000 604-727-9240see uSELLaHOME.com id5617

GUILDFORD 1900SF 3br 2baw/basement suite on huge 8640sf lot, $479,000 604-613-1553see uSELLaHOME.com id5608

GUILDFORD MAGNIFICENT4952sf 10br 6.5ba back on creek,main floor master br, $765K

604-581-5541 see:uSELLaHOME.com id5506

NEWTON NEW 2200sf 5br 3.5ba½ duplex with 2br bsment suite$475K incl. HST 604-728-1419see uSELLaHOME.com id5591

TYNEHEAD 3800SF 5br 4.5baexecutive home 12,077sf lot, withside suite, $850K 604-575-7311see uSELLaHOME.com id5350

6020-36 Tsawwas.6020-36

CUSTOM BUILT, 2200sf, 3BR+den, 2.5 bath, new fixtures,7300sf lot, $659K, 604-943-9600

6020-38 VancouverEast Side6020-38

OPEN HOUSE Sat/Sun May 12& 13th, 10am - 2pm, 2396 East39th Ave. 50x140 lot, 1,050 sqftbungalow, asking $1.2 mllion.

6020-52 Other AreasBC6020-52

HOPE, COUNTRY living 1850sf4br 2ba rancher on lg ½ ac lotmtn vu $272,500 604-869-3119see uSELLaHOME.com id5611

6025 Industrial/Commercial6025

VANC DNTOWN medical office672sf+188sf common area nearSt Pauls hp $375K 604-572-2785see uSELLaHOME.com id5509

6030 Lots & Acreage6030

CHILLIWACK BUILD 5000sfHome, 10,742sf serviced flatbldg lot $279K 604-798-5050see uSELLaHOME.com id5536

INVESTOR ALERT Clayton 1.27acre ppty w/1944sf 3br 2.5bahome $1,299,000 778-574-2519see uSELLaHOME.com id5613

LANGLEY BUILD your dreamhome, secluded 5 ac view ppty,well inst $630,000 604-825-3966see uSELLaHOME.com id4513

LANGLEY NR town fully reno’d2474sf home on 5ac ppty, bsmtsuite $1,150,000 604-825-3966see uSELLaHOME.com id5582

SURREY TYNEHEAD 1ac dev.ppty into 5.5 lots starting Jan2013, $1,399,000 604-951-8777see uSELLaHOME.com id5566

6035 Mobile Homes6035

CHILLIWACK REDUCED mustbe moved 1130sf 2br 2bathmobile $5,500obo 604-795-7570see uSELLaHOME.com id5612

OWN THE land, 1092sf 2brrancher style mobile home, kidsOK, $179,900 604-824-7803see uSELLaHOME.com id5541

6040 Okanagan/Interior6040

MERRITT HERITAGE style 3070sf 4br 5ba on 9.9ac lot detachedshop, view $895K 250-378-8857see uSELLaHOME.com id5592

6050 Out Of TownProperty6050

CRANBROOK 2060SF 4br 3bareno’d home w/side suite on 2lots $239,900 778-887-4530see uSELLaHOME.com id5304

6050 Out Of TownProperty6050

PORT ALBERNI reno’d 2000 sf5br 2 ba with 2 br basement suite2 laundries $210K 604-542-1995see uSELLaHOME.com id5537

6052 Real EstateInvestment6052

LANGLEY RENOD sxs duplex+1/2ac lot, rental income $2,200/month $479,900 604-807-6565see uSELLaHOME.com id3186

6065 RecreationProperty6065

3 BR, lrg kitchen/lving room,1300sf seasonal, Gambier Isl.Sea Ranch $325K 604-266-6191

GET AWAY - Mayne IslandTurn Key house, 2 BR + suite,all for $320,000, 250-539-5011

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HATZIC LAKE 1 hr drive fromVanc, 2 vacant lots 1 is lakefront$70K is for both 604-302-3527see uSELLaHOME.com id5588

LOT & Trailer. This little gem islocated 120 miles from Van, pool- C.H, hiking, fishing, history ofCaretaker, maint $775/yr,reduced winter price $30,000. Lot33 - 30860 Trans Canada HwyYale BC. Ph 1-604-792-6764

OCEAN FRONT boat access only2 yr old 1600sf 3br 2.5ba 30minfrom W Van $799K 778-998-9141see uSELLaHOME.com id5424

REAL ESTATE RENTALS6508 Apt/Condos6508

RENTALS [email protected]

Heated outdoor swimming pool,sauna & gym, balconies, dishwasher,

underground parking

Bach from $8351 bdrm from $930

1 bdrm & den from $10602 bdrm from $1155

WATERFRONT APARTMENTS

11675 7th Ave.Steveston Village, Richmond

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6020 Houses - Sale6020 6508 Apt/Condos65081 BR Ladner,$740, walk toeverything, quiet mature bldg,incls heat, hot water, cable &prkg, np ns, Apr 1, 604-946-2719

Family Friendly Complex2 BR’s (Avail Now) & 3 BR(Avail Mar 1). Close toshopping, schools andtransit. Rent includes heat& hot water. Seasonalpool and in-suite storageavail. (604) 448-0842

LRG 3 bdrm 2.5 ba , newly reno’d,1 pkg, patio, $1190 inc heat/hw,604-218-4804 604-275-4898

RMD 2 br, 1.5 bath, 6 appl, nrshops/school, transit, 1 prkg, stor-age shed, small yard $1300, now1-250-398-0720 Call collect pls.

6510 Co-ops6510Mariner Cove Co-op is acceptingapplication for their Market &Subsidy Waitlist. 2, 3, 4 BR T/HUnits as well as 2BR wheelchairaccessible units. 2BR: $858 shr’dpurchase $2000. 3BR: $1030shr’d purchase $2500. 4BR:$1158 shr’d purchase $3000.

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6602 Suites/PartialHouses6602

1 BDRM COACHHOUSE, $850incl utils, no pets, n/s, own w/d,Avail Now. Call 604-277-4810

1 BR bsmt suite, $650 incls utils,No. 4 & Williams, no pets, ns,avail now. 604-272-3959

2 BR, 1.5 bath, wd hookup, nr No.5/Williams, nr schl/bus/mall, Mar1, $850 + util, NP, 604-379-6959

2 BR, clean, own laundry, ns np,quiet area, avail Mar 1, WestRichmond 604-277-1746

2 BR nr # 2 Rd, nr all amens,shared w/d, np $900 + 40% utils604-593-8596, 604-897-9225

2 BR, RMD, PETS OK, 1,000sf,Ironwood area, 7 appl, $1400+50%util ns Mar 1, 604-241-4616

2 BR ste $950, Shellmount area,1 br st #3 Blundell $850 incl util asnew ns np, now 604-274-7264

2 BR Suits Single. grnd lvl @ 4th& Granville, np, ns, no ldry, refs,Mar 1, $900 incl heat/ hydro.couples rent neg. 604-244-7862

Brand New 2 BR glvl ste, smallpet ok, Feb 15, $950 incls util, nrNo.5/Williams, 604-700-9343

HOME SERVICES8010 Alarm/Security8010

ADT 24/7 MONITORING FREEHome Security System, $850value! Only $99 Install Fee! Lowmonth ly rates. Cal l now!877-249-1741 ADT Auth Co.

8015 ApplianceRepairs8015

SERVICE & PARTS. Licenced &Insured. Washers, Dryers, Stove,Fridge, Dishwashers. 604-346-8925

8055 Cleaning8055Sister Team office/hse cleaning.We will make your house sparkle.15 yrs exp. $25/hr. 604 306-5993

8060 Concrete8060

* Patios, Pool Decks*Sidewalks, Driveways

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8075 Drywall8075*Drywall * Taping * Texture *Stucco*Painting * Steel stud fram-ing Quality Home 604-725-8925

8080 Electrical8080YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 ser-vice call. Insured. Lic # 89402.Fast same day service guar’d. Welove small jobs! 604-568-1899

8087 Excavating8087

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8185 Moving &Storage8185

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Rubbish Removal. 604-999-6020

8195 Painting/Wallpaper8195

MASTER BRUSHES PAINTING$150 ea Room. Price incls 2 coatsof Top Quality Paint. ExcellentW o r k m a n s h i p & R e p a i r .604-377-5423, 778-545-0098

8195 Painting/Wallpaper8195

★ QUAYSIDE PAINTING ★Insured • WCB • Texture Ceilings

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8220 Plumbing8220

10% Off with this Ad! For all yourplumbing, heating & reno needs.Lic Gas Fitter, Aman. 778-895-2005

8225 Power Washing8225PRESSURE WASHING

Windows/Gutters /Pigeon ControlCom/Res Lic/Ins Free Est.Call Dean 604-839-8856

8240 Renovations &Home Improvement8240

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Call: 778-233-5726

TOTAL HOMERENOVATIONSAA

Since 1983FROM DESIGN TO FINISHComplete Renos & Additions, incl.:

Kitchen & Bath Improvements• Roofing • Sundecks

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Bill 604-298-1222www.chrisdalehomes.com

A1 CONTRACTING. Bsmt, bath,kitchen cabinets, tiling, painting &decks. Dhillon, 604-782-1936

★ BATHROOM SPECIALIST★Tiles, tub, vanity, plumbing, paintframing. From start to finish. Over20 yrs exp. Peter 604-715-0030

High United ConstructionNew build, renos, drywall, tile,stucco, plumbing, repairs. Big orsmall jobs. Randy 604-250-1385

★Hubby for Hire★ HandymanServices, No Job too Small, Attnto Detail, Ken 604-275-1417

INDOOR RENOS, baths, kitchen,painting, drywall, carpentry, floor-ing & repairs. Dan 604-761-9717


The Richmond News February 22, 2013 A37

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AUTOMOTIVE9110 Collectibles &

Classics9110

1976 MGB Roadster. Britishracing green colour. 4 speed.New top and carpet. Engine workdone. $5,850. 604-591-8566

9110 Collectibles &Classics9110

1981 LINCOLN Town car,signature series, stock, collectorplates, $3500 obo 604-792-6367

9110 Collectibles &Classics9110

1989 JAGUAR XJS coupe, V12159 K, pristine cond $6950 obo.Priv sale, call Bob 604-986-8516

1989 PORSCHE 944 Turbo,white on burgundy, all rcrds, newexhaust, 5 spd, a/c, Ltd slip, greatcond! $15,900 Call 604-943-0945

9125 Domestic91251993 PLYMOUTH Sundance126 K, 4 dr, w/hatch, 2.2L, $2000obo. Great 1st car 604-809-6353

2011 Dodge Charger SE 1,700kms. Very cool,mint,smells new!$24,600obo. Gord 778-300-2538

2011 Hyundai Sonata LimitedAffordable Luxury 35,600 kms -2.4LGDI DOHC- $22,600 email:[email protected] 604-794-3428

9129 Luxury Cars9129

1987 JAGUAR XJS Cabriolet, 1owner, lady driven, V12, ps, pb,pw, rebuilt ac, new tires, $8900obo, Don 604-826-7012

1997 Lincoln Town CarSignature 268K. $5,000

Call: (604) 316-2527 Great Car

2007 BMW 525I, black, loaded,leather, sunroof, very clean,130K, $23,900. 604-999-4097

9129 Luxury Cars9129

2004 Jaguar X-Type Automatic93,500 kms Excellent condition.$10,500 Call: (604) 786-0941email: [email protected]

1986 HARLEY Davidson SLH-TC, loaded with options, 34K kmoriginal, show bike, collectorsplate, $13,000, 604-946-4553

2005 KAWASAKI EX500R Ninja,16K, stored 2 yrs, 1 lady owner,$3000 obo, 778-788-8136

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9155 Sport Utilities/4x4’s/Trucks9155

1997 LANDROVER Defender(s)9 0 , 5 s p d d i e s e l , m i n t ,160,000km, from desert $23,9001-780-945-7945 [email protected]

2005 Acura MDX 122,700 kmsExcellent Condition, many niceluxury features. 3rd row seatingmakes this a very reliable andsafe family vehicle $16,000email: [email protected]

2008 FORD Pickup Lariat,49,000km, loaded + +, $33,000Must Sell! 604-313-2763

9160 Sports &Imports9160

1994 PONTIAC Trans Am GT redwith grey int., well maint., ladydriven $4800. Serious inquiresonly. Ph 604-997-2583

1997 TOYOTA Camry LE. 4 drs,4 cyl, auto, a/c. Well maintained.Aircared. $3700. 604-936-1270

2001 Toyota Celica GTAuto 138,000 kms -many extras

$8,950. Call: (604) 690-6235

2006 ACURA 3.2 TL custom fullyloaded, 300 HP, 6 spd. 125,000km on body, only 44,000 km onengine $9500. 604-241-0357

2006 HONDA Accord, 106,000kms, 4 dr, auto, leather, very goodcond $12,000. 604-889-4961

2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT.46,000 km. Grey. 4 drs, auto, p/w,p/l, leather heated seats, sunroof,mag wheels. Good condition!$16,000 obo. 604-240-9912

2007 BMW 525i88,400km Premium Pkg, loaded$21,900 obo. 604-532-9292

9173 Vans91732002 WINDSTAR (Ford) 145 kms,good cond., $2975. 604-392-3909after 4pm or all day wkends

9173 Vans9173

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[email protected]

9515 Boats9515

1989 19’ Bayliner Capri Blue, 2.3litre IB Fresh water cooled Exccond. Well maint. Lots of extras,c/w trailer . $4,695. 604-837-7564

24' SEARAY Turn Key & go, gdshape $6500. 604 552 3961 orEmail [email protected]

9522 RV’s/Trailers9522

1979 FORD M/H, 23 ft, cozy,bunk beds, fully equipped, low k,hi way usage, $6,000. 778-737-3890

2008 NASH 25’ 5th whl, q bed,rear kitchen, 1 slide $19,000. Ph604-792-2201 Chilliwack


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STILLSHOP 24/7 AT www.dueckgm.com SALE ENDS FEB. 28/13

TRADESNEEDED

OVER 7 MILLION

IN INVENTORY

ON ALL PRE-OWNED VEHICLESOPEN7 DAYS

A WEEK!

Not all models exactly as shown.Price does not include reg. fee of $549

2010/2011 CHEVY MALIBU LT5 TO CHOOSE FROM STARTING AT $11,980

2008 CADILLAC ESCALADELOCAL, NO ACCIDENTS 72996A $33,980

2011 CAMRY LELOADED 72885A $16,980

2007 PONTIAC SOLSTICE GXPAuto, Convertible, 40,000KM 72660A $16,980

2012 CHEVY TAHOE LTLOADED, 32K 72835A $42,980

2011 ACURA TLAWD, TECH PKG, 15,000KMS 72989A $37,980

* OVER 450 QUALITY USED VEHICLES TO CHOOSE FROM* NO REASONABLE OFFER WILL BE REFUSED

2010 HUMMER H3LEATHER, FULLY LOAD, 45KMS 72715B $27,980

2012 NISSAN FRONTIER PRO-4XCREW CAB,ONLY 2,900KMS 72988A $35,980

2012 CADILLAC CTSLOADED, LEATHER, ONLY 35,000KMS 73008A $33,980

2004 HONDA CIVICONLY 36,000KM, AUTO, MINT 72995A $9,980

2008 SATURN VUEFWD, MINT, LIKE NEW 72956B $12,980

2010 TOYOTA TUNDRAGREAT WORK TRUCK! ONLY 34,000KM 73005A $22,980

2010 DODGE JOURNEY RT23,000KMS, AWD, NO ACCIDENTS 72953A $22,980

2011 CHEVY SUBURBAN 2500LOADED, LIKE NEW 72844A $39,980

2004 CHEVY ASTROCARGO VAN 72902A $7,980

2011 CADILLAC ESCALADE HYBRIDONLY 10,000KM, NAV, REAR DVD, PWR RUN BOARDS,22” WHEELS, NO ACCIDENTS, BLK ON BLK ST#30574A $64,980

2005 CHEVY MALIBU MAXRARE, 72800A $6,980

2012 FORD ESCAPELEATHER, ONLY 25,000KM 72938A $20,980

2004 FORD MUSTANG CONVERTIBLEBlack on Black, MINT, Low KM

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2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXTNAV, REAR DVD 72939A $43,980

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Brake System $93.95 Reg. $113.95Must present this ad. Not valid with any other offer.Expires Feb. 28/13

$2000 OFF

2013 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESVONLY 8,500KMS, LOADED, NAV 73102A $85,980

2010 CHEVY IMPALA LTONLY 60,000KM 72943A $11,980

2010 GMC SIERRA SLE 4X4CREW CAB, 5.3L, 60,000KMS 72952A $24,980

2008 DODGE CARAVANLOADED, 7 PASSENGER, ONLY 132,000KMS 73011A $11,980

2012 DODGE CARAVANSTOW & GO, MINT, ONLY 45,000KMS 73007A $20,980

2010 SIERRA HYBRID CREW CAB SLEMINT, LIKE NEW, ONLY 15KMS 72706A $33,980

2011 NISSAN ROUGE SLLOADED, ONLY 29,000KMS 72991A $21,980

2007 CADILLAC SRXLEATHER, PANORAMIC SUNROOF,LOADED 72993A $20,980

2009 CHEVROLET EXPRESS2500 CARGO VAN 57,000KMS 72972A $21,980

2008 VW JETTAMINT, ONLY 71,000KMS 72838B $10,980

2007 VW JETTALIKE NEW, LOADED 72877A $7,980

2010 DODGE RAM 3500 SLTCUMMINGS DIESEL, 52,000KMS, MINT,LOCAL, MEGA CAB 4WD 72962A $42,980

2011 FORD TRANSIT XLTGREAT SHAPE, ONE OWNER 72941A $17,980

2010 TOYOTA VENZALEATHER, PANORAMIC SUNROOF, AWD, V6, ONLY 30,000KM 72944A $29,980

2008 TOYOTA YARIS4 DR, AUTO, LOADED, MINT 73006A $11,980

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NEW 2013Chevrolet Silverado Crew Cab4-speed auto, power windows, Bluetooth

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NEW 2013Chevrolet Trax LSFront wheel drive, 1.4L 4 cyl, 4 door5 yr 160,000 KMPowertrain warranty

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