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by Matthew HoekstraStaff Reporter

Behind the foliage of Terra Nova Rural Park, fences that have held back children from a one-of-a-kind play-ground are starting to come down.

On Tuesday, children were sliding down from a tall-as-trees treehouse, others sailed through the air on a 35-metre-long double zip-line while others explored the custom-made “log jam”—a climbable timber structure that “mimics the

West Coast experience of walking on beached logs,” according to park planners.

Not all play elements in this seven-fi gure play-ground are open yet—nor has the city staged an of-fi cial grand opening—but there’s enough to satisfy curious kids in search of fun during a teachers’ labour dispute that’s extended summer for many.

Originally slated for com-pletion last year, the play-ground is void of cookie-cutter equipment.

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IKEA wants to resume bargaining

by Martin van den HemelStaff Reporter

IKEA has invited the union for striking workers to return to the bargaining table af-ter a pair of decisions by the B.C. Labour Relations Board off ered mixed results for the two sides in a dispute that’s lasted more than a year.

The B.C. Labour Relations Board dismissed an appeal to overturn its July 24 ruling that IKEA had bargained directly with employees by making an off er to workers that had not been previously made to the union.

But it wasn’t all good news for Teamsters Local 213, when the board rejected the union’s bid to have 35 IKEA Richmond employees expelled from union membership for return-ing to work during a strike, according to a press release from IKEA.

But Anita Dawson said the company’s characterization of the decision by the board is misleading.

“For the record, the Team-sters’ position always has been and continues to be that we do not want those people fi red and have suggested al-ternatives to IKEA regarding their employment,” Dawson said late Friday.

IKEA Canada spokesperson Madeleine Löwenborg-Frick said: “The board found that IKEA did not bargain in bad faith and the union’s request to remove the employees would have been against the Canada Labour Code.

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Million-dollar playground opens in Terra NovaCustom-made play structures created by treetop adventure design firm

Matthew Hoekstra photoNot all play elements in the new Terra Nova Rural Park play-ground are open yet, but there’s enough to satisfy curious kids in search of fun.

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Richmond-based centre eyes wearable tech to manage pain


As a former fi eld hockey goalie, 51-year-old Alison Hoens attributed her increasingly painful hand and feet to old war wounds from her athletic days.

For about two years, the pain would come and go, and despite her extensive knowledge of the work-ings of the body, the physiotherapist didn’t seek professional help, even though she was advised to do so by her colleagues.

“I should have known better,” she admits.Finally, when the pain become intolerable, she

went to see a doctor and in May of 2012 was diag-nosed with rheumatoid arthritis, a chronic infl am-matory disorder that aff ects the joints in the hands and feet.

“I could barely walk, I couldn’t turn the page of a newspaper without pain,” Hoens said. “It was very diffi cult, I had to stop work for a period of time.”

It took eight months before she was able to return to work. “I love my work, I really love my work, and it was probably the biggest challenge to not do what I love to do.”

Hoens is one of 4.6 million Canadians who are af-fected by arthritis, some 600,000 in B.C. alone.

But she’s been better able to manage her condition thanks in part to the groundbreaking work at the Arthritis Research Centre in downtown Richmond.

Hoens was part of a pilot study that armed partici-pants with a wearable electronic device known as a Fitbit, which kept a daily track of her level of activity (or inactivity), providing insightful data to research-ers hoping to help arthritis suff erers manage their pain by doing just enough daily activity without overdoing it. As it turns out, in Hoens’ case, doing virtually nothing didn’t deal with the pain, and doing too much wasn’t helpful either.

“One would think that as a physiotherapist, I should have known better, but that wasn’t my area of expertise,” Hoens said of dealing with arthritis.

Hoens had diffi culty with the concept of pacing, and the Fitbit device she wears on her wrist around the clock—except for when she’s recharging it every fi ve days—helps keep her on track.

A glance at her wrist tells her if she’s done enough, or whether she should forge ahead with more rigor-ous activity.

“It’s been huge. I wouldn’t be even close to where I am right now,” she said. “I got back to work because of the help I got through the Arthritis Research Cen-tre.”

Tech helps lessen painTuesday was a big day for technology, with Apple

unveiling two new iPhones, along with the long-ru-moured Apple Watch, a wearable device that serves as a fi tness and health tracker, among other things.

Senior research scientist Linda Li is studying ways wearable technology can go beyond just tracking a healthy person’s activity levels, and specifi cally how they might aid those who suff er from chronic diseases like arthritis.

Li and her team at the Arthritis Research Cen-tre are using a combination of a wearable device known as a Fitbit, along with a specialized app they are developing, to look into ways to reduce the pain of those suff ering from arthritis.

There’s an increasing body of evidence that sug-gests that those with arthritis are better advised to avoid a sedentary lifestyle.

“Sitting and lying still for a prolonged period of time is very bad,” she said.

But how much activity is enough, and what is con-sidered too much?

That’s where the Fitbit comes into play, with its ability to accurately track an individual’s movement on a second-to-second basis. Participants in her Fit-bit study are asked to keep a diary and jot down whenever they encounter a painful episode.

Knowing precisely how active a person is, and

when these painful fl are-ups occur, helps scientists who are working with patients directly at the centre, to suggest a course of action suited specifi cally to each patient.

Li, who is also a practicing physiotherapist, said some people have the misconception that they need to do much more to get healthy.

The wearable device helps gauge what can be done safely at a particular stage of the disease.

The potential benefi ts of enabling people to mon-itor their own activity levels, are signifi cant, Li said.

“The best way is to provide the skills for these people to monitor themselves,” she said.

That would translate into lower healthcare costs and fewer days missed at work.

Arthritis can diminish a person’s motivation to get out and do something. But Li said inactivity can lead to other problems, such as a higher risk of heart con-ditions, diabetes and other chronic conditions.

“The potential is tremendous,” Li said of the advent of wearable devices. And the early results are en-couraging. Study participants are asked to regularly report their symptoms, about their pain and energy levels, and their mood among other things.

The app that’s being developed—and should be completed in the next six months—will have diff er-ent sections relevant to diff erent types of arthritis.

Li hopes that down the road, the healthcare au-thority will see the value of these devices and invest in them as tools for the treatment of the disease. Perhaps the case can be made that the province should purchase these devices and loan them out to patients.

The centre will soon be looking for some 300 people to take part in their study, with participants each receiving a Fitbit and asked to regularly com-municate via e-mail or online. Results of that work may not be available until 2017.

But Li said the quicker those 300 people can be signed up, the more quickly the research can be done, and information collected and analyzed be-fore being distributed to the community. That could cut their research time in half.

Tests may predict susceptibilityThere’s no shortage of people who have family

members affl icted with arthritis and are worried it will strike them just as harshly.

Imagine if a simple blood or urine test could tell you if the condition was going to slam you in a decade’s time?

Senior scientist Jolanda Cibere is working on pre-cisely that.

She’s studying biological markers in the urine and blood from a large group of people she’s been follow-ing for many years, to track how arthritis is progress-ing in them.

Urine tests are capable of measuring the break-down of cartilage (which cushions bone against bone) and she’s studying the role that plays in people with osteoarthritis.

Another biological marker in blood tests can mea-sure the build-up of cartilage, enabling researchers to compare the break-down to build-up rate.

“Some bio markers are very important for (detect-ing) early stage disease,” Cibere said.

Magnetic resonance imaging machines are en-abling researchers to better understand the disease process. Eventually, the hope is that looking at these biological markers will enable them to “identify peo-ple early and people at risk of getting worse over time,” Cibere said.

Catching arthritis early presumably would allow for earlier intervention and treatment, and presumably a greater impact.

There are currently no treatments capable of slow-ing down the progression of osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis often called wear-and-tear arthritis.

Cibere has also researched simpler ways to iden-tify people with osteoarthritis without the need for expensive magnetic resonance imaging, using knee exams that look at the swelling in the joint, whether people walk with a limp, and whether they can still straighten their leg.

“The goal is to be able to treat people better and earlier on,” she said.

Research centre helps arthritis sufferers

Martin van den Hemel photoJoanna Ye, a research assistant for Linda Li, wears a Fitbit, which can track a person’s activity and hold the promise of helping arthritis suff erers manage their pain by taking on just the right level of activity with the aid of an App. Cam Clayton, a master’s degree trainee, holds vials for body fl uid samples, that researchers hope will eventually help predict whether a person is predisposed to worsening arthritis symptoms.

Research gets $3 million investment

The Richmond-headquar-tered Arthritis Research Cen-tre received a huge fi nancial boost on Tuesday, with the provincial government invest-ing $3 million for the preven-tion, diagnosis and treatment of the often debilitating chronic condition.

“I don’t think anywhere in the country they’ve acknowl-edged arthritis to this extent,” John Esdaile, scientifi c direc-tor at the Arthritis Research Centre of Canada, told The Richmond Review of the prov-ince’s investment into research of the condition. “I think we can make a diff erence.”

On Tuesday, Health Minister Terry Lake visited the centre, located on the fi rst two fl oors of the Progressive Construction building on No. 3 Road, north of Lansdowne Road, to make the funding announcement.

The negative impact of arthritis on the national economy is signifi cant, with healthcare costs and lost productivity estimated at $33 billion annually.

“Many people aren’t aware arthritis can be a debilitat-ing chronic condition that aff ects people of all ages, from children to the elderly,” Esdaile said. “With further research into this complex illness, we can work to prevent arthritis, as well as reduce work dis-ability, improve pain manage-ment, and address the special needs of arthritis patients in the province.”

One family was so impacted by arthritis that they made a multi-million dollar donation that brought the research centre into Richmond a couple of years ago.

Thanks to the generosity of the late Milan Ilich and his family, the clinical research centre was off ered the fi rst two fl oors of their building in downtown Richmond, rent-free. The building was refur-bished to suit the needs of the researchers, who instead of doing their ground-breaking work in the dark confi nes of a Vancouver building’s window-less basement, now do so in spacious surroundings bathed in natural light courtesy the abundance of tall windows.

“It’s really designed for cre-ativity and hard work,” Esdaile said. “Now everyone has a window.”

To recognize the Ilich family contributions, the research centre’s been named the Milan Ilich Arthritis Research Centre. And on Tuesday, Maureen Ilich was recognized with a special award from the centre.

“Her contribution to arthritis research is as much as anyone in the country,” Esdaile said.

—by Martin van den Hemel


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The Milan Ilich Pavilion was offi cially renamed at Richmond Hospital on Friday.

The pavilion, formerly known as the Westminster Health Centre, recognizes the longtime generosity of the Milan & Maureen Ilich Foundation, whose giving to Richmond Hos-pital Foundation exceeds $10 million over many years.

“Milan Ilich was an ex-emplary donor. Both he and his wife Maureen gave generously and Milan always wanted to inspire others to give as well, regardless of the size of gift,” said Natalie Meixner, president & CEO, Richmond Hospital Foun-dation.

“It is our deepest honour to name this building af-ter Milan to recognize his achievements to improve health care across many areas of our hospital. The Milan Ilich Pavilion serves as a timeless reminder of the importance of giving and inspiring others to give to advance health care in our own commu-nity for ourselves and our loved ones.”

As part of the naming ceremony, donor-funded hospital renovations and improvements were of-fi cially unveiled to the public.

According to Dermot Kelly, interim chief operat-ing offi cer for Vancouver Coastal Health-Richmond, the renovations include:

•a redesigned atrium with new comfortable furniture;

•a new vestibule at the main entrance to guard against inclement weath-er;

•relocating the admit-ting area to next to Star-bucks;

•a new patient and fam-ily resource centre;

•a new spiritual sanctu-ary or room for refl ection where people of many faiths will have a place to worship or refl ect during what is often a very stress-ful time in their lives;

•a new quiet room for those private family meetings that are often required when a family is facing a health care chal-lenge.

Another major compo-nent of the project was the introduction of a new way-fi nding system with four colour-coded zones and locally inspired icons to help visitors navigate the hospital more easily.

Bhreandáin Clugston photoMaureen Ilich and family members along with local dignitaries offi cially opened the Milan Ilich Pavilion at Richmond Hospital on Friday.

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Are you registered to vote on Saturday, November 15, 2014?The City of Richmond and the Richmond School Board will be holding a General Local and School Election on Saturday, November 15, 2014.

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Bhreandáin Clugston photoPaul Oei and Loretta Lai present Richmond Review publisher Mary Kemmis (centre) with the 2014 Community Cares Award.

The Richmond Review received the 2014 Community Cares Award from the Richmond Hospital Foun-dation on Friday.

The Review was honoured for its long-time support of the Rich-mond Hospital Foundation and Richmond Hospital.

“The Richmond Review has been a generous donor and sponsor of the Richmond Hospital Founda-tion, contributing advertising space, gifts in kind and editorial space to help the foundation con-nect with patients and families...,” said Paul Oei, vice-chair of the Richmond Hospital Foundation board of directors.

“The Richmond Review has helped the foundation tell powerful stories of patients and health care profes-sionals at Richmond Hospital.”

The honour came during Friday’s offi cial launch of Richmond Hos-pital Foundation’s seventh annual Community Cares Month in the Milan Ilich Pavilion. The fundrais-ing drive is a month-long series of events and promotions to help raise money to improve patient care at Richmond Hospital.

“Donors, families, grateful patients, businesses and commu-nity organizations are essential to improve local health care in Rich-mond,” said Doug Johnson, chair of

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Parks planners had the play pieces custom made for the natural park, locat-ed in the northwest corner of Lulu Island, at the west end of River Road. There’s wood instead of plastic, rope instead of metal bars.

In the last three years, civic politicians have ap-proved a total of $2.2 mil-lion in spending for the play environment and supporting features, in-cluding $650,000 this year for washrooms and land-scaping.

Last year the city award-ed LMN23 a $500,000 con-tract to design and build the playground equip-ment. The Victoria-based fi rm is known for devel-oping the equipment for the WildPlay adventure parks in B.C., including the treetop course of WildPlay Maple Ridge.

The playground mirrors that of another city park. In 2008 Richmond opened the playground at Garden City Community Park, a $1-million play environ-ment with distinct areas designed to stimulate cre-ative play. The park, with its unique natural features, has become a popular play destination for kids.

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Amendment to the 5 Year Financial Plan (2014-2018) Bylaw No. 9100The Community Charter requires that Council adopt a 5 Year Financial Plan each year prior to the adoption of the Annual Property Tax Rates Bylaw. The Community Charter also allows for amendments to the 5 Year Financial Plan.

Subsequent to the adoption of the City’s 5 Year Financial Plan (2014-2018) Bylaw No. 9100 on February 24, 2014, additional opportunities and projects have emerged. The current expenditure bylaw does not include these amounts. Therefore the City is proposing to amend its 5 Year Financial Plan Bylaw.

The proposed amendment to the 5 Year Financial Plan (2014-2018) Bylaw 9100, Amendment Bylaw 9166 is currently available in PDF format on the City Web site at http://www.richmond.ca/cityhall/finance/reporting/fiveyear.htm.

The City is required by the Community Charter to undertake a process of public consultation before the amendment is adopted by Council, and to this end; please submit your feedback via email to [email protected] by September 18, 2014.

It is anticipated that Amendment Bylaw 9166 will be considered by Council for adoption at the Regular Council Meeting of September 22, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Public delegations at the Council Meeting are also permitted with regard to this bylaw.

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Council approves cell tower in East Richmondby Matthew HoekstraStaff Reporter

A cellphone tower will join three others in an area of East Richmond, follow-ing Richmond council’s approval Monday.

Telus Mobility is behind plans to build a 30-metre telecommunication an-tenna tower on indus-trial land at 7411 Nelson Rd. The property already houses two industrial buildings.

“The applicant wishes to upgrade their telecom-munications network to provide improved service in this existing industrial neighbourhood of East Richmond,” according to a report from planning technician Cynthia Lus-sier.

City council approved a variance Monday to al-low the tower, boosting the maximum permitted height of such a struc-ture from the 20-metre limit of the city’s zoning bylaw.

Already in the area are a trio of towers: a Bell Mobility tower 2.3 ki-lometres away, a WIND Mobile tower 1.6 kilo-metres away and a Rog-ers tower two kilometres away across the river in Delta.

Lussier noted the ap-plicant “evaluated the potential to co-locate” antennas on existing towers, but concluded they’re beyond a one-kilometre radius from the area of interest.

The report also notes the tower will be a “sky grey” colour—to blend in with existing build-ings and “a typical grey sky.”

From Page 1With this clarification, IKEA is pre-

pared to return to the bargaining table to negotiate on all oustand-ing items.

IKEA has reached out to the Team-sters’ asking for bargaining to re-sume.”

But Dawson said the union has al-ways wanted to negotiate, and that IKEA held up talks when it indicated it was awaiting the labour board’s decision.

IKEA workers have been on strike since May 13, 2013, approaching 16 months.

In allegations made by Teamsters Local Union No. 213 that were not disputed by IKEA, employees on the picket line were “actively ap-proached” by Suzanne Harrison, deputy Human Resource manager for IKEA Canada, and Madeline Lowenberg-Frick, spokesperson for IKEA Canada on May 14. 2014. Har-rison and Lowenberg-Frick handed out copies of the Frequently Asked

Questions section of the company’s website (richmondcoworkers.ca) that contained new information posted that same day, the ruling said..

That included:• an automatic five per cent wage

increase and $500 bonus• a $2.50 hourly premium for all

hours worked “while the strike is ongoing”

The last proposal by the company contained a three-per-cent annual wage increase.

The union also alleged Harrison confirmed during the discussion that the web posting was a new of-fer, and that Harrison said no worker in Canada had ever been fired for crossing a picket line, though IKEA denied these statements were made.

With the Aug. 29 decision, the union said it was “pleased that the board upheld the original decision which also ordered damages to be paid to the union for everything

that was paid above what had been offered to the union at the bargain-ing table,” Dawson said. “We will be pursuing those damages and have asked IKEA for the payroll records to determine amounts.”

The union and IKEA had explor-atory talks on Friday and planned to return to negotiations this week in Richmond.

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by Georgina PatkoSpecial to The Review

Pathways Club-house has been a long time

important part of the Richmond Commu-nity. Thirty years of help for people living with mental illness has provided us with lots of stories to tell and support to give.

This column will run monthly and is intended to be a resource for people who have an interest in the subject, whether for them-selves, their employees, their loved ones, or just to be better informed about a complex subject.

Did you know for example, that 25% of the population will be aff ected by a mental illness in their lifetime?

Did you know that in any given week at least 500,000

employed Canadians are unable to work due to mental health problems?

A serious issue, but one that can be addressed by removing the stigma and opening the door to con-versation—and that’s the point of this column.

September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day and so perhaps it’s as good as any place to begin

The following is taken directly from the Canadian Association of Suicide prevention website (sui-cideprevention.ca) which contains information on understanding, preventing and coping with losing a loved one to suicide as well as many other resources.

If you are very new to the tragedy of suicide loss, despair may be your companion. We hope you fi nd some time to rest your burden and share it with those of us who need no explanation. You are not alone. The fact that some-

one died by suicide does not diminish our love for them, their value, the con-tribution they made to our families and communities and our right and need to celebrate and honour their lives and accomplishments. It is how a person lived not how they died that defi nes someone.

Never agree to keep thoughts of suicide a secret. Sometimes in-stinct tells us we have to break confi dentiality. It’s better to have someone alive and mad at you than dead by suicide and you feeling that you missed an opportunity to help them keep safe. We recom-mend treating this subject and the people involved with respect, dignity and compassion and don’t keep it to yourself. Know who you can connect with as this work cannot be done alone. You may, as a helper, experience thoughts and feelings that are uncom-

fortable. It’s OK to reach out.

Talking about suicide can provide tremendous relief and being a listener is the best intervention anyone can give. Talking about sui-cide will not cause suicide. When experiencing intense emotions, the person will not be able to problem solve. It is not your job to fi x their problems. Listen, care, validate and be non-judgmental.

Questions to Consider when you’re concerned:

(The responses to the following questions will enable you to refl ect back your concern to the person and/or communicate to a trained professional.)

•Are you thinking of suicide?

•Have you tried to end your life before?

•Have you been feeling left out or alone?

•Have you been feeling like you’re a burden?

•Do you feel isolated and

or disconnected?•Are you experiencing the

feeling of being trapped?For the helper:•Are you noticing or have

you noticed any dramatic mood changes?

•Changes in work behav-ior or school attendance/marks dropping?

•Does the person seem to be out of touch with reality?

We are fortunate to have the support of CHIMO Cri-sis Lines here in Richmond.

Call them if you need help urgentl:. 604-279-7070 OR 1-800-SUICIDE.

Georgina Patko is with Pathways Clubhouse. Her column will appear monthly. If you are interested in a particular topic regarding mental health, please let us know and we will do our best to include your suggestions in our articles in coming months. Contact [email protected] for more information.

Removing the stigma of mental illness

Even if you don’t have arthritis, you probably don’t need to look

long to find a loved one who does.

There are more than 100 types of arthritis, and the inflammato-ry joint condition can be painful for some, debilitating for others.

It’s estimated to cost the na-tional economy some $33 billion annually in healthcare costs and lost productivity.

On Tuesday, the province showed its support for research into the condition, investing $3 million into the Arthritis Re-search Centre, which a couple of years ago moved to Richmond, and now calls the first two floors of the Progressive Construction building on No. 3 Road home.

Inside the new facility, clinical researchers are meeting with arthritis sufferers and collecting data in hopes of coming up with effective ways to reduce their suffering, improve their mental health, and return them to being productive members of society.

Victoria wasn’t the first to make an investment into the research centre.

It was the Milan and Maureen Ilich Foundation that stepped up first, donating $4 million to bring the facility to Richmond in 2012, and providing the new home rent-free for five years.

Some one in six Canadians have a disabling arthritis today.

Arthritis is the second most

common condition in women, and third most common in men.

Yet despite the impact it has on the economy, arthritis re-ceives only three per cent of the research dollars in Canada, even though it’s the most expensive condition for the Canadian

economy.With more funding, and the

continued work of the talented researchers at the arthritis cen-tre, there’s hope for a brighter future for those with arthritis.

Whether it’s wearable technol-ogy and apps, blood and urine

tests, or knee examinations, researchers are looking at in-novative ways to make a real difference in the lives of those with arthritis.

It’s a made-in-Richmond suc-cess story that’s quietly develop-ing downtown.

EDITORIAL: Great work being done at arthritis research centre

Jolanda Cibere, a senior scientist at the Arthritis Research Centre, looked at whether simple knee tests could identify people with osteoarthritis.


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lettersTeachers deserve more than ‘Four Hugs a Day’Editor:

Teachers are the cornerstone of our educational sys-tem. Without their creativity, dedication, inspiration and skill, we would not have the successful public schools that we have taken for granted in our province.

As a former teacher before entering the fi eld of creating music for children, I know fi rsthand how hard teachers work. Being a teacher today is very demand-ing, with many children requiring special education within the classroom.

Our society benefi ts from every child having a chance to fulfi ll their potential and become a capable, contrib-uting adult. Creating a safe and stimulating classroom environment for all children is a challenging job. Our teachers deserve our appreciation and respect for the excellent work that they do.

Christy Clark and our provincial government have closed the door to fair negotiations. Teachers have been locked out of their classrooms, suff ered loss of wages, and had to endure a very toxic attack on their rights for a fair settlement. They deserve our support and the needs of their students deserve careful consid-eration.

Section E80 of the government package would take away all that was gained in the B.C. Supreme Court rulings after class size and class composition were stripped from the collective agreement of 2002. The government budget is there to make BC’s educational system a vibrant institution. What we value in our society will thrive when there are better supports for children.

Our teachers deserve more than “Four Hugs a Day!” So do our students. Let’s get everyone back to school.

Charlotte DiamondRichmond

Keep growing awareness about the Garden City LandsEditor:

Re: “Garden City Lands Coalition grew leaders,” Let-ters, Sept. 3.

It’s encouraging that De Whalen enjoys my columns. They’re called “Digging Deep” because they share in-depth insight in down-to-earth ways. The aim is to enable all who pause to refl ect to make an informed choice. Enjoyment is a good start.

I also like how De phrased the message of “Garden City Lands show the need for leaders,” my recent column. We’ve lost leaders like Mary Gazetas to early death, Sue Halsey-Brandt to retirement from council

and Arzeena Hamir to the Comox Valley. We still have vibrant veterans like Harold Steves, Michael Wolfe and Lorraine Bell to help new leaders to emerge.

I’ll say more here about Lorraine since she’s less known than Harold and Michael. Full of health from cycling and loving life, Lorraine is a dynamic conser-vationist in her upper seventies. She is quick to act. It may be to handwrite a plea to the Agricultural Land Commission, add history on an eco-tour or bring sense to council.

Lorraine is one of the many Friends of Garden City. They are thoughtful citizens who make a diff erence in big and little ways for the lands, our environment and community wellness.

De also tried to correct a couple of points, but my checking and further research confi rm they were ac-curate. Corrections to corrections can be deadly dull, so I’ll spare you.

Since “Garden City Lands show the need for leaders” is on the Richmond Review website, it’s easy to read it again if you wish. For my part, I’ll try harder to be clear.

And I ask you all to keep growing in awareness about the Garden City Lands. It still matters, and you matter.

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For the second time in 14 months, a twist has turned tragic on River Road in East Richmond.

Neighbours Randy White and Dave Haywood were home Sunday at 9:30 p.m. when the all-too-familiar sounds of crumpling metal and crunching gravel caught their ear. Armed with a fl ashlight, they ran outside to fi nd a vehicle had left the twisting section of roadway and swerved into the Fra-ser River, fl ipping upside down, and onto the riprap-lined shore, the four-door Jaguar’s submerged headlights shining eerily toward the road under a full moon.

“Just the wheels were sticking above the water,” White said from his nearby home at the 22100 block of River Road. “When you realize they’re upside down in the water, there’s not much time.”

White and Haywood waded into action, braving the slick and treach-erous angular rocks, murky water and dimly-lit conditions.

“I went in waist deep and tried to get in the passenger door and had a hold of somebody’s foot and they were all tangled up somehow in something. I don’t know, it was all upside down and backwards,” White said, his hands shaking as he looked off in the distance.

“Then a guy on a bike came by...he said he’d done scuba diving...and he went around the deeper side and got one guy out and threw him up on the undercarriage of the car and started doing CPR and he actually got him to come around.”

When fi re crews arrived, they were able to pull the second victim from the vehicle, and began performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

White winced in pain as he recalled the crash, nursing injuries to his arm and hand after his arm became pinched in the submerged door he’d tried to force open.

“Another one down because of speed down here,” White said of the deceptive road that sits at dyke level and in July 2013 claimed the life of a young woman just 100 metres away from Sunday’s crash. On that day, an eastbound vehicle carrying four people left the road and careened into the ditch, knocking down two telephone poles in the process.

Richmond RCMP Cpl. Stephanie Ashton said both occupants of Sun-day’s crash were taken to hospital, but the person believed to be the driver died of his injuries. Police don’t know what caused the crash and are investigating.

White said he cringes whenever he hears a speeding vehicle roar by.

“The other night, a motorcycle went by here, and I just cringed, wait-

ing to hear something. But he made it and probably did this corner at I’m guessing 100 miles per hour. It’s crazy, they gotta slow people down here because that’s what they do, and some don’t make it.”

Judging from tracks left on the road, the westbound Jaguar veered into the oncoming lane before the driver tried to correct his direction and lost control of the vehicle, slid between two roadway signs—one displaying the words Share the Road and containing an image of a car and a cyclist—and into the Fraser River, which was near high tide.

Trudy Haywood said she’s been living in the area for nearly four de-cades, and recalls one crash many years ago where Randy White held a motorcyclist in his arms as he died of his injuries. Two motorcyclists struck one another in that crash.

She said she overheard Sunday’s heroic cyclist tell a police offi cer his name was Michael Smith and that he was from Burnaby.

“He was a scuba diver so he wasn’t afraid of water, and he also had some fi rst aid...He got the driver out of the car and Dave felt that he had no pulse and the cyclist did mouth-to-mouth on him for a long time and got water out of him and was doing CPR, and got him back breathing and turned him on his side and left him on the (undercarriage) of the car.”

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Gangsters in B.C. come from middle class homes


Unlike other parts of the world, where gangsters often come from impoverished backgrounds with limited opportunities, those who lead a thug life in B.C. are often much more middle class.

Decline in gang killings, p. 12

“We have these thugs who come from middle-class, well-off fami-lies,” said Sgt. Lindsey Houghton of the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit.

Take Tejinder Singh Malli, for ex-ample.

The 29-year-old Richmond man was gunned down and killed in Coal Harbour earlier this year.

He was involved for over a de-cade in the gang scene and the gang confl ict, carrying a fairly high profi le that meant he was involved in numerous gang-related inci-dents that involved acts of extreme violence, was a suspect in gang re-lated investigations, and was on a fi rst-name basis with police offi cers for all the wrong reasons.

Like Malli, many of B.C.’s highest

profi le gangsters don’t come from abject poverty, Houghton said.

Rather, B.C.’s gangster scene suf-fers from middle-class gangster syndrome, he said.

While there may not be many gang incidents in Richmond, Houghton said it would be a mis-conception that gangster don’t ply their trade in Richmond.

There are some gangsters who live in the Lower Mainland, but

do all their criminal activity in the Peace River region, Houghton said.

“Every single community in Brit-ish Columbia has a gang issue,” he said. “Every community’s gang problem is diff erent.”

In some communities, the gang problem is more overt, in others it’s more covert.

“Richmond is intricately involved in the gang landscape here in Metro Vancouver,” he said.

On the topic of gang-related murders, Houghton described them as crimes of opportunity.

“They don’t care if they’re in Richmond, they don’t care if they’re in Surrey, It doesn’t matter who is around...That’s why people need to remain vigilant.”

That’s where the general public plays an important role in serving as the extra set of eyes and ears and reporting suspicious activity.

But parents can help too.If they notice their children are

driving vehicles they can’t aff ord, moving out of the house even though they don’t have a job, own multiple cellular phones and coming home with unexplained injuries, those are tell-tale signs of something being amiss.

“We’re not talking super secret rocket science here.”

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Richmond is ‘intricately involved’ in gang landscape

Sgt. Lindsay Houghton: “Every community’s gang problem is diff erent.”


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CFSEU community report notes more big cases go to trial in 2015

by Jeff NagelBlack Press

A recent drop in gang violence now has B.C.’s anti-gang police unit looking to the courts for closure on several ma-jor outstanding cases.

Combined Forces Special Enforce-ment Unit chief offi cer Kevin Hackett said the “signifi cant decline” in orga-nized crime homicides comes after a series of high-profi le investigations

leading to charges, as well as new initiatives to prevent or reduce gang membership.

His comments were published Mon-day in the unit’s 2014 annual community report. It can be found online at bc-anti-gang.com.

The number of gang-related killings in B.C. fell to 13 last year from 18 in 2012 and has been cut by almost two-thirds from the 36 gang murders committed in 2009.

Nearly 100 organized crime fi gures or gang-related individuals were arrested and charged last year with more than 270 off ences in close to 30 B.C. communities, Hackett said.

The report’s release came after the prov-ince announced policing cuts that will pare the CFSEU budget by $2.8 million.

Much public attention has focused on the Surrey Six murder trial, which concluded in early July. A decision is expected to be handed down Oct. 2 in the case against two of the men ac-cused of killing two innocents along with four other targeted victims.

But a separate murder conspiracy trial for Red Scorpions gang member Jamie Bacon is slated to begin next May for his alleged role in the Surrey Six slayings.

And there could be two other major gang murder trials in 2015 as well.

A trial is expected to begin next year in Kelowna, where Jonathan Bacon was gunned down three years ago. Ju-jhar Khun-Khun, Michael Kerry Hunter Jones and Jason Thomas McBride face fi rst-degree murder charges as well as four counts each of attempted murder.

CFSEU offi cials say next year could also see the start of a trial against Cory Vallee, accused in two murders—the 2009 shooting in Langley of Red Scor-pion Kevin LeClair and the 2008 shoot-ing in Burnaby of Jonathan Barber, who was mistakenly targeted because he

was installing a stereo in a car owned by a Bacon brother.

Vallee, who was arrested in August in Mexico and quickly returned to B.C., also faces conspiracy charges in rela-tion to a UN Gang plot to kill the Bacon brothers.

Hackett said a joint CFSEU-IHIT inves-tigation also led to murder conspiracy guilty pleas last year against six UN Gang members and associates.

He said the gangsters had been “ruth-lessly hunting” members of the Bacon crime group in 2008-09, a period dur-ing which police eff orts also prevented at least two more murders.

“They displayed blatant disregard for public safety in what Crown counsel re-ferred to as ‘human safaris’ while they targeted their rivals.”

The six received sentences of seven to 14 years each and although UN Gang leader Barzan Tilli-Choli could be out late in 2018 due to time served, he is expected to then be deported to Iraq.

Hackett was optimistic the CFSEU’s edgy End Gang Life campaign (end-ganglife.ca) will help persuade more gang members to reform. It plays on the emotions of gangsters with im-agery of loved ones left behind after they’re dead.

The annual report includes statistics on the ethnicity of gang murder vic-tims, where the bodies are typically found (31 per cent inside a car, 20 per cent inside a residence), as well as sea-sonal patterns in gang violence.

‘Signifi cant decline’ in gang killings Police trying to discourage teens from joining gangs

From Page 11If you see these signs,

call the police and ask a few questions, he ad-vised.

Early intervention means more successful outcomes.

“It’s only a matter of time before families are impacted,” Houghton said.

Police are hoping to discourage middle-class kids from walking on the wrong side of the law by letting them know a gangster’s life is usually a short and danger-fi lled one.

The average age of a gunshot victim is just 30, Houghton said, not-ing that in Malli’s case, he didn’t even make that number.

“We need to do every-thing we can to make them realize that money sometimes can come fast, but is extremely high risk. It doesn’t mat-ter where you’re from, if you’re involved in this, your chances of getting shot or killed is extreme-ly high,” he said.

Today, police are trying to change gangsters’ be-haviour through preven-tion and education, sit-ting down with people to talk them out of their negative behaviour.

From an anecdotal per-spective, there seems to be a shift in mindset, Houghton said.

Police found an “end gang life poster” on the fridge of one suspect that was the subject of a search warrant.

“He didn’t want his daughter to grow up without her dad in her life,” he said. That guy was relocated and no longer leads a gang life-style.

“It doesn’t mat-ter where you’re

from, if you’re involved in this, your chances of getting shot or

killed is extreme-ly high.”

— Sgt. Lindsay Houghton

The number of gang-re-lated killings in B.C. fell to

13 last year from 18 in 2012 and has been cut by almost

two-thirds from the 36 gang murders committed in 2009.

File photoJonathan Bacon was killed outside a Kelowna hotel three years ago. The murder trial of his three accused killers is slated to begin next year.


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A small 400-square-foot space inside Richmond Cultural Centre has become “a real success story,” Coun. Linda McPhail said Monday.

At a meeting of council this week, city staff de-livered a report on the Richmond Media Lab that makes an early pitch for more funding in next year’s budget.

“I think as we go into budget discussions, a real business case can be made to support this,” said McPhail, calling it a “vital, engaging and well-used” space.

Equipped with computers and audio and vid-eo equipment, the city created the lab in 2011

to open new media arts opportunities in Rich-mond’s cultural hub. Since then, drop-in sessions and structured classes have been in demand.

“The original intent of the media lab was to be a programming offshoot of the Richmond Arts Centre, however, staff underestimated the inter-est it would generate in the community—par-ticularly from youth at-risk and service agencies and organizations,” said Kim Somerville, manager of arts services, in her report.

It’s funded by corporate sponsors, grants, pro-gram fees and some city money. Staff are now suggesting a full-time $81,700 specialist be em-ployed at the lab. That would boost the city’s cost to $46,500, but allow for longer operating hours and more programming.

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Richmond City Hall is urging local residents to ensure their names are on the voters list ahead of the Nov. 15 municipal and school elections.

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Lower Mainland politi-cians registered serious concerns about planned reforms to the Agricul-tural Land Reserve in a consultation session with B.C. government offi cials last month.

The province wants to loosen the restrictions on non-farm uses of ALR land to help improve the survival odds of struggling farmers and expects to introduce re-vised regulations by De-cember.

It’s considering allow-ing breweries, distilleries and meaderies on farm-land, retail sales of food and beverages, and other options to generate extra business revenue from farmland.

The Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley politi-cians’ concerns are not with the principle of ex-panded uses to support farmers’ economic viabil-ity, Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan told Metro’s regional planning and agriculture committee, but that there are “loop-holes so big you can drive a truck through.”

Half the ALR land in Metro Vancouver is not currently used for farm-ing and the regional district has actively cam-paigned for taxation reforms to discourage non-farm uses.

Metro’s submission to the agriculture ministry warns there’s no assur-ance farmers will benefi t from the reforms, rather than non-farm business operators and land spec-ulators.

The submission says existing businesses may be unfairly penalized if looser rules on non-farm uses prompt their com-petitors to move from industrial or commercial zones where they pay relatively high business property taxes to ALR farmland with low agri-cultural tax rates.

“The decision would create a ‘slippery slope’ situation that could eas-ily result in an escalation of agricultural land values to the extent that farm-ers would be unable to aff ord land in the ALR,” it says.

“I can see all sorts of businesses buying up

farmland thinking ‘We can operate our body shop on farmland,’” Delta Coun. Ian Paton said.

Metro opposed most of the proposed changes in its submission, urging the province to shelve them and fi rst bolster enforce-ment of rules that ban il-legal fi ll dumping on ALR land, retail sale of prod-ucts that come mostly from off the farm and to deter the building of gi-ant country estate man-sions on farmland.

Paton also questioned how any eased business restrictions can be en-forced since the Agricul-tural Land Commission has just two bylaw en-forcement offi cers to pa-trol the entire province.

Richmond Coun. Har-old Steves noted winer-ies already set up on ALR land could conceivably add restaurants and ban-quet halls that could and should instead be built on commercial land with-in urban areas, where they’re better served by transit and utilities.

Non-farm uses have been granted in the past

but must under the cur-rent rules be approved by the ALC.

Steves noted the Ocean Spray berry processing plant in Richmond was approved and built under the existing regulations.

“There are ways of do-ing these things without opening it up wide open and turning it into a Wild West Show of building anything you want on farmland,” Steves said.

Surrey Coun. Linda Hepner said Surrey is prepared to consider distilleries and brewer-ies on farmland, but not allowing them tasting rooms or to sell alcohol produced off -premises.

Langley Township Mayor Jack Froese, who is a turkey farmer, said there’s justifi cation for the government to pro-ceed “cautiously” in en-couraging industry on ALR land that directly supports and benefi ts agriculture, such as pro-cessing plants.

Improving farms’ ability to market their products helps ensure they’re not “held hostage by large

corporations,” he said.Some local farms have

been innovative in set-ting up their own pro-cessing operations, he noted.

“We have to allow some of this to happen on farmland,” Froese said. “We have to be open to some of this changing face of agriculture.”

Also proposed is allow-ing anerobic digesters in the ALR to generate en-ergy from farm-sourced manure and other ag-riculture waste. Metro says those applications should remain a case-by-case decision of the ALC due to impacts on neigh-bours.

Regional offi cials also protested the short four-week period for submis-sions, which had to be in by Aug. 22.

Metro has also bud-geted $20,000 to work with cities, the province and farmers to investi-gate potential reforms to property tax policies that could spur more actual farming of farmland.

Black Press fi le photoFarmers struggling to remain viable may get more scope to supplement their in-come with other business on ALR land. But Metro politicians fear the proposed provincial reforms will backfi re.


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Desire and determination trumped age and experience in The Association For International Sport for All’s (TAFISA) inaugural World Martial Arts Games.

Presenting an environment that re-fl ects the Canadian Sport for Life model, the nearly week-long, multi-disciplined Games which concluded Sunday at the Richmond Olympic Oval was as much a celebration of sport as competition.

Some 300 athletes from countries around the globe, and representing a variety of martial arts disciplines includ-ing karate and taekwondo and featur-ing both grappling and point-sparring forms—participated. TAFISA president Dr. Ju-Ho Chang called the Games “a landmark event” in the global martial arts movement.

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Don Fennell photosA member of Team Canada demonstrates her skills during the inaugural TAFISA World Martial Arts Games, which concluded Sunday at the Richmond Olympic Oval. More than 300 athletes from 30 countries participated.

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Richmond Chaos wasted no time re-establishing their turf in the Metro Women’s Soccer League.

Chaos marked their return to the Third Di-vision—after a year in the Second Division—with a 3-0 victory over Richmond United in the season opener for both teams at Hugh Boyd Park. Both teams use the Richmond Girls’ Soccer Association as their home club.

Though Chaos ful-ly earned the three points, the game was close—right from kickoff as both teams set their offences in motion. But like any first game, said Chaos coach Al Groff, the teams endured con-ditioning challenges with only one substi-tute each.

Scoring started in the 35th minute when new Chaos outside midfielder Erin Boivin found the back of the net after being set up by returning centre midfielder Brianna Ho for a quick strike to the United keeper’s right side. Bovin is returning to soccer after several years away from the game.

Chaos took a 2-0 lead in the 50th min-ute when returning defender Kia Guindon scored on a direct free kick from 28 yards out.

The game opened up after that, but both keepers made several saves to keep the score intact until Chaos fin-ished off the scoring in the 70th minute on a goal by newcomer Alana Sandhu. She cor-ralled a rebound on a shot by fellow striker Allison Smith.

For most of the game there were few shoot-ing lanes provided by either team. Chaos keeper Julia Badock was outstanding when needed as was the United keeper, but Ba-dock deflected much of the credit to her de-fensive four of Guin-don, sweeper Sarah Little, outside defend-er Victoria Groff and stopper Alison Ikeda.

Chaos returns to the

pitch next Sunday when they host the Vancouver Magic at 5 p.m. at Hugh Boyd Park. United, which topped the Third Di-vison last season, is also slated to return to action next Sunday versus Hodder Tugs at Brighouse Elementary School. Kickoff is 1 p.m.

Richmond Sonics, which lost their sea-son opener 2-0 to the Magic last weekend in Vancouver, will also look to get in the win column this Sunday when they host Van City FC at 9 a.m. Sun-day at Brighouse.

Chaos content in old domain

New season beckons

Don Fennell photoMatthew Bissett and the Richmond Sockeyes will look to unseat the Aldergrove Kodiaks as Pacifi c Junior Hockey League champions. The Sockeyes begin the 2014-15 campaign Thursday by playing host to the Grandview Steelers at 7 p.m. at Minoru Arenas.

Richmond marks return toThird Division with 3-0 victory


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by Don FennellSports Editor

The Graduates entered the Richmond Adult Soc-cer Association two sea-sons ago with a fl urry of success. They’ve scarcely let up since.

And on Friday, in their Premier Division debut, they scored another vic-tory by downing AC Rich-mond 4-1 at Minoru Park.

“We approach every game with the same mentality—to work hard for our teammates on the pitch,” said Grads’ manag-er Brett Livingstone. “We

look forward to whatever challenges lay ahead this season.”

The Graduates’ suc-cess story goes all the way back to when they were members of the Richmond Youth Soccer Association, which was rebranded this season as the Richmond Foot-ball Club (Richmond FC). Encouraged by former Richmond youth soc-cer chair Doug Long, a mix of RYSA grads rang-ing in age form 18 to 23 were encouraged in 2012 to form an entry to compete in the Sec-

ond Division of the Rich-mond adult league, then known as the Richmond Senior Soccer League.

“It will take some time, but ideally there will be a team at every level (of adult soccer) so play-ers graduating from the diff erent levels of youth will have an appropri-ate place to continue to play,” said Long.

Promoted from the First Division, which they topped last season with an unblemished record, the Grads overcame a 1-0 defi cit midway through the opening half to post the win. After tightening

up defensively, the Grads got four unanswered goals—two by Graeme Martin-Muir. Newly-signed Corey Anderson also scored once and newly-graduated youth player Amanuel Wondie scored his fi rst in adult soccer.

In other season-open-ing play, Jugadores upset perennial Cup champion All Blacks 3-2 in a match also played Friday at Mi-noru Park.

Jugadores kept the de-fending Provincial Cup fi nalists at bay with a strong possession game, and controlled much of

the fi rst-half play. They also scored the opening goal on a notable indi-vidual eff ort by new strik-er Clement Guiraud who held off three defenders before putting the ball in tot the bottom right cor-ner of the net.

Following a great dis-play of passing that be-gan in their own half of the pitch, Camden Tay-lor put the Jugadores up 2-0 before the All-Blacks managed to get one by Gus Zaduniasky—called up from the Masters Di-vision team—just before halftime.

See Page 23

Graduates keep advancingKick off 2014 Richmond Adult Soccer season with victory in Premier Division debut

The Graduates (above) kept their winning ways intact with a victory over AC Richmond, while Alumni (right) scored a 3-1 victory over Club Ire-land Celtic.


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Jugadores upend All Blacksin fi rst major upset of seasonFrom Page 22

Though the All-Blacks carried the balance of play for the opening 20 minutes of the second half, they needed a free kick to gain the equalizer. But Jugadores’ manager Dave Hoff mann made a wise move immediately after the goal when he tweaked his side’s format enabling the Jugadores to put more forward pres-sure on the All-Black’s back four. It paid off soon after when all-star centre back Shaun Pejic put the ball through a defensive wall during a direct free kick from 30 yards out.

Zadunaisky later assured the Jugadores of victory when he stopped Mat Campbell on a late pen-alty kick.

“We’re settling for noth-ing short of winning this season,” said Hoff -man. “Jugadores have (in the past) been a strong team in terms of skill, but we’ve lacked the depth to thrive over the long schedule. This year, we’ve added several players who should help us down the stretch.”

In First Division play, Alumni made its transition from the Second Division seem easy with a 3-1 win over Club Ireland Celtic. Scoreless at the half, Celtic opened the scoring on a

Steve Valenzuela header but Alumni responded fi ve minutes later with the equalizer and then took advantage of a wilted Celtic defence the rest of the way. Ryan Shams, Eoin Wallace and Josef Bergen.

Heatherbrae also kicked off the 2014-15 schedule with a win, doubling Pa-

cifi c Dragon 2-1 in a fast-paced game that featured strong goalkeeping by Chris Tragardl of Heath-erbrae who came up with the save of the week (see photo).

Masters Division play kicks off this week, with Club Ireland Gaels facing Flying Beaver at 9 p.m.

Wednesday at Hugh Boyd Park, while in a rematch of last year’s playoff fi nal the Old Blacks meet FC Nikola Tesla at 9 p.m. at King George Park. Old Blacks won the fi nal 1-0.

On Thursday, the Juga-dores Masters meet the Oldlanders at 9 p.m. at Minoru Park.

Heatherbrae keeper Chris Tragardl made the save of the week to help preserve his team’s 2-1 win over Pacifi c Dragon in the Richmond Adult Soccer Association’s First Division.

- Richmond Review Wednesday, September 10, 2014

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother. She is survived by her son, Eric, daughters; Krista and Karen and four grandchildren; Jared, Lisa, Katelyn and Madison.

Lucy was a longtime Steveston resident. She will be greatly missed by friends and family. A Memorial Service will

be held on Saturday, September 13th at 1:00 pm at the Steveston United Church, 3720 Broadway St., Richmond. In lieu of owers, donations to Steveston United Church is gratefully appreciated.

Sorensen, Lucy L.April 9, 1936 - August 29 , 2014

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Steve died peacefully August 29, 2014 at Richmond General Hospital at the age of 91. He was born in Ushnia in Western Ukraine on May 24, 1923. Steve’s life had its challenges and his philosophical motto in his later years became “That’s life!” Steve was fortunate to survive his imprisonment in Nazi concentration camps during the Second World War. His experience in those camps is recounted in his book “Into Auschwitz, for Ukraine”. After the war Steve married Sofi a and they immigrated to Canada in 1950 where they

settled in Winnipeg. In 1966, Steve secured a job with CP Air and moved to Richmond, BC. He worked for CP Air/Canadian Airlines for 20 ½ years before retiring. Steve and Sofi a spent 46 years in their home on Blundell Road which also housed their home business, Canadian Ukrainian Handcrafts. Steve was a rizbar (wood carver) who enjoyed making and carving plates, crosses, picture frames, boxes and other items which he sold in their store. His works were displayed in several museums notably the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Ottawa. Steve also enjoyed talking politics and travelling. Steve was an active champion of Ukrainian causes of political, religious and humanitarian nature. He was a founding member of the World League of Ukrainian Political Prisoners. He was involved in the collection, shipment and distribution of humanitarian and medical aid from Canada to Ukraine for over 10 years. His efforts earned him a medal from the Ukrainian Government. Steve was an active member and volunteer at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church (Winnipeg), Protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church (St. Mary’s, Vancouver), the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of BC, and the Ukrainian Community Society of Ivan Franco (Richmond). Steve is predeceased by his wife Sofi a (2014), son Taras (1964), mother Julia (1987), brother Safron (1959), and father Mykhailo (1929). He will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by his children Ihor (Oksana), Marian, Theresa (Trevor), and Andrew (Ashley); his grandchildren, Julian, Marta and Tony; his sister-in-law Maria; nieces Anna (Peter) and Oksana; nephew Myron and his great-nieces Marisa (Emmanuel), Nina (Ben), Tania (Pete), and Alexandra. Panachyda will be held at 7:00 p.m., Friday September 12, 2014 at St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church located at 550 West 14th Ave., Vancouver. Divine Liturgy will be celebrated the next day at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 13, 2014 at St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, followed by a reception after the Mass. Interment to Holy Family Cemetery in Winnipeg will be held at a later date. In lieu of fl owers, donations may be made in his memory to St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church or a charity of your choice. The family would like to thank the nurses at Richmond General Hospital for their care and compassion. The family would also like to express their appreciation and thanks to the staff at Gilmore Gardens for their compassion and support of Steve, especially after Sofi a passed away. Steve often said he never thought he would be so fortunate to live at such a nice place as Gilmore Gardens. VICHNAYA PAMYAT.

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Try part-time work as a Food Demonstrator 6 - 10 days a month in local gro-cery, drug and department stores.Job Description: You must be a go-getter able to work on your own who enjoys talking to people & doing basic cooking. Great for men & women, seniors, retirees & mature adults.Availability: contracts would consist of 2-3 days on Fri. Sat. and/or Sun. (must be able to work all 3 days) from 11-5 or 6.Requirements:• Fully fl uent in English• Own a car to carry supplies• Be well groomed & bondable• Able to carry medium weight equipment into stores.• Have or would get a Food Safe certifi cate

Pay starts at $11.00/hr.Training provided in North Burnaby. Call JMP Market-

ing 604.294.3424 ext. 30JMP Marketing Services

BC’s largest democompany since 1979


138 LABOURERS

General Labour/Cleaner

Duties incl: general construction work and general cleaning duties (maintaining Plaza’s cleanliness). Must have a car. Be able to lift 50 lbs. Forklift, bobcat and excavator experience would be an asset.

Email your resume: [email protected]

or Fax: 604-276-8937

139 MEDICAL/DENTAL

Acupuncturist - F/T Salary: $17.00-$18.00/hr.

[email protected]

As an acupuncturist, your duty is to treat our patients with the method of acupuncture while

being able to explain their symptoms to them.

This position relies a lot on communication.

Mandarin speaking is an asset. BC Reg Acupuncturist Lic a must

130 HELP WANTED


156 SALES

HEAVY EQUIPMENT SALES OPPORTUNITY

Thirty years, an industry leader of heavy equipment is seeking an energetic, reliable & experienced self starter to join our exciting growing sales team. The Sales Representative will maintain and develop an existing diversifi ed client market and also prospect potential customers and rentals and sales of heavy equipment. Crane and or heavy equipment knowledge is an asset. Auto Cad experience a plus. Competitive Compensation

Package Offered!If you are interested in this

exciting & unique opportunity, please forward your resume by fax: 604.599.5250 or via e-mail

[email protected]

160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

Commercial Transport& Diesel Engine

MechanicsRequired for Cullen Diesel Power Ltd. and Western Star and Sterling Trucks of Vancouver Inc. Positions available in Surrey. Cummins, Detroit Diesel and MTU engine exp. considered an asset. Factory training provided.

Union Shop - Full Benefi tsFax Resume: 604-888-4749

E-mail: [email protected]

LOEWEN Welding Mfg., Abbots-ford, looking for experienced weld-ers/fi tters with 3 or more years of experience, work week is Mon.-Thurs. 10 hrs. a day, fax resume to 604-826-6051 or [email protected]

130 HELP WANTED


160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

HEAVY DUTYMECHANICS

The Langley Concrete Group Wants You!

We are a local progressive concrete pre-cast company based in Chilliwack. The work requires preventative maint. and scheduled repairs to the fl eet of forklifts & other mobile equipment.

The Successful candidate must have good problem solving, diag-nostic, interpersonal, and time management skills. Must be able to work with a computer based preventative maint. program. Must be able to work fl exible hours in a variety of conditions. Experience working w/ materials handling equipment would be an asset.

Minimum requirements include completion of ITA certifi cate of qualifi cation as heavy duty equip. mechanic, inter-provincial red seal endorsement & a certifi cate of apprenticeship. Must have previously related experience.

Attractive Wages &Excellent Employee Benefi ts

Supportive, EngagedAtmosphere With Change

Minded Management Group.Company Sponsored Social

Activities.

Please send updated resume including cover letter,references, to: HR@

PERSONAL SERVICES

182 FINANCIAL SERVICESAre You $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a signifi -cant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1-800-351-1783

If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Cred-it / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

130 HELP WANTED

PERSONAL SERVICES

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB.

1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

LARGE FUNDBorrowers Wanted

Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime1-800-639-2274 or

604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046

190 MEDICAL HEALTH

BENEFIT GROUP - Suffering from a Disability? The Canadian Govern-ment wants to give you up to $40,000. For details check out our website: www.disabilitygroupcana-da.com or Call us today toll-free 1.888.875.4787.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

242 CONCRETE & PLACING

Placing & Finishing * Forming* Site Prep, old concrete removal

* Excavation & Reinforcing* Re-Re Specialists

34 Years Exp. Free Estimates.coastalconcrete.ca

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

260 ELECTRICAL

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

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

DRAIN Tiles, Sewer, Water Video Inspection, Jack Hammering, Hand Excavating Call Tobias 604.782.4322

281 GARDENING

JAPANESE PRO GARDENER Lawns, Power Raking, Hedges & Trees. Free Estimates 604-839-8856

A+ Lawn & Garden - Residential & Commercial services. 604.908.3596

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928

300 LANDSCAPING

GREENWORX Redevelopment Inc. Hedges, Pavers, Ponds & Walls.

Returfi ng, Demos, Drainage, Concrete cutting, Jack hammering,

old swimming pools fi lled in &decks. 604-782-4322

320 MOVING & STORAGE

AFFORDABLE MOVINGwww.affordablemoversbc.com

From $45/Hr1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks

Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 MenFree Estimate/Senior DiscountResidential~Commercial~PianosLOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

604-537-4140


320 MOVING & STORAGE

ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person*Reliable Careful Movers. *RubbishRemoval. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

“

ABOVE THE REST “Interior & Exterior Unbeatable

Prices & Professional Crew.• Free Est. • Written Guarantee

• No Hassle • Quick Work • Insured • WCB

778-997-9582

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland

604.996.8128 Fraser ValleyRunning this ad for 10yrs

PAINT SPECIAL3 rooms for $299,

2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls

Cloverdale Premium quality paint.NO PAYMENT until Job is

completed. Ask us about ourLaminate Flooring &

Maid Services.

MILANO PAINTING Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

338 PLUMBING

MIN. EXPRESS PAGING SYSTEM

Reasonable Rates 604-270-6338

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fi tter. Aman: 778-895-2005

BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

341 PRESSURE WASHING

Power Washing, Gutters, Windows, Maintenance, Res/Comm. Lic/Ins’d. Free Est. Call Dean 604-839-8856

POWER WASHINGGUTTER CLEANING

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE Call Ian 604-724-6373

POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

604 - 861 - 6060We do tile roofs, gutters, windows, siding drvwy. WCB insured. Our #1 goal is to satisfy our customers.

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

10% DISCOUNT. MG Roofi ng & Siding. WCB

Re-roofi ng, New Roof Gutters & Replace Fascia 604-812-9721

477 PETS


353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

Excellence in Quality & Service

604-588-0833All types of Roofi ng

Free EstimateWritten Guarantee

WCB CoverageOver 40 Years Experience

356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

#1 AAA RubbishRemoval

25 Years Serving Rmd.Residential & Commercial Clean Courteous Service

FREE ESTIMATESJoe 604-250-5481

Brads Junk Removal.com. Same Day Service. Affordable Rates! 604.220.JUNK (5865)

JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT!604.587.5865www.recycleitcanada.ca

PETS

477 PETS

BLUE GOTTI PIT BULLS: litter of 7, 3 left. $899 & up. Price to be de-termined by dog markings. 6 weeks old (604)701-2920

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

GOLDEN RETRIEVER (with eye & hip cert.) and silver pug available for stud service for pick puppy back (ethical people only need respond)604-820-4827

LAB GERMAN Shepherd Rottiecross pups, 6 females @ $545.00 ea, 4 males @ $495.00 ea, nice assortment of colors, Great family pets, vet checked, de wormed. 8 weeks old phone 604-864-1004

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

560 MISC. FOR SALE

ELECTRONIC cigarettes providean alternative to traditional tobacco products. www.customejuice.ca

STEEL BUILDINGS...”GIFT-CARD GIVE-AWAY!” 20X22 $4,358. 25X24 $4,895. 30X30 $6,446. 32X32 $7,599. 40X46 $12,662. 47X72 $18,498. One End wall In-cluded. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120,60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

563 MISC. WANTED

STAMPS. DO you have stamps but are not a collector? Want to sell? Email: [email protected]

477 PETS

- Richmond Review Wednesday, September 10, 2014

BUILDING & RENOVATIONS

SPECIALIZING IN KITCHENS AND

BATHS

CALL FOR ESTIMATE

www.gen-west.com 604-812-8350

“YOU DREAM IT, WE BUILD IT”

GENERAL CONTRACTING & RENOVATIONS

PLUMBING & HEATING

604-868-7062 Licensed, Insured & Bonded Local Plumberswww.1stcallplumbing.ca

• Plumbing Service & Repairs • Boilers & Furnaces • Gas Work

Heating System Service SpecialOnly $89 including free hot water tank service!

HOME SERVICE GUIDE REVIEW the richmond

** COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL **KITCHEN & BATHROOM SPECIALIST PLUS TIDDLEY THINGS

604-272-2809 or cell: 604-841-2479

RENOVATIONS

BILL GILLESPIECONSTRUCTION • RENOVATIONS

PLUMBING

5 MINUTE EXPRESS PAGING SYSTEMPLUMBING SERVICES AT REASONABLE RATES

CALL 604-270-6338

RJ’S PLUMBING& HOME SERVICE

EXCAVATION

SSL ENTERPRISES INCCOMMERCIAL ~ RESIDENTIAL

•Backhoes •Backfi lling/trenching•Mini excavator (rubber track) •Asphalt/concrete removal•Bobcats (forks/buckets) •Drainage•Dump trucks •Retaining walls •Install concrete driveways/sidewalks604-833-2103 604-908-3596

• Residential / Commercial• Residential / Commercial

• Rotary / Reel Cutting• Rotary / Reel Cutting

• Trimming • Trimming

• Edging• Edging

• Aeration / Power Raking• Aeration / Power Raking

•• Complete Complete

Fertilizing ProgramsFertilizing Programs

• Hedge • Hedge

Trimming / PruningTrimming / Pruning

• Pressure Washing• Pressure Washing

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LAWN SERVICE

To advertise in the Home Service GuideCall 604-247-3700

email: [email protected]

RENOVATIONSM.S. MAINTENANCE

& RENOVATIONS

Insured / WCB Mike Favel • 604-341-2681

Plumbing • Electrical • Woodwork • Drywall • Bathrooms • Painting • Handyman • Textured Ceilings • FREE Quotes

Door Repairs: Patio • Pocket • Bi-folds • Showerand I’m a Nice Guy!

Whereas Vijay Mann, Quick-Fixx Autobody & Glass Ltd., BC Wide Towing Ltd, Rajwinder Kaur Dhami, Scotty Jean William Russelo DBA Your Way Autobody Co, Copart Auto Auctions, H & F Auto Sales Ltd, GRS Enterprises Ltd. Gagan Auto Sales Ltd., Nazco Auto Sales Inc. is indebted to 1st Edition Holdings Ltd. for storage and towing on the following vehicles:2007 Jeep Compass Vin# 1J8FF57W37D346040, 2008 Dodge Caliber Vin# 1B3HB28B88D539681, 1999 Acura TL Vin# 19UUA5643XA801677, 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser Vin# 3C8FY68B02T361485, 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Vin# 4A3AE55H23E022989, 2006 Kaufman Vin# 15XFW50316L002193, 1997 Ford F350 Vin# 1FTJW35F7VEC68488, 1998 Chevrolet G30 Vin# 2GBGG31K7J4143693, 2008 Chrysler Sebring Vin# 1C3LC65M38N302811, 1993 Volkswagen Cabriolet Vin# 3VWA81EXVM801658, 2004 Land Rover Vin# SALNY22284A292465, 1988 Mazda RX7 Vin# JM1FC3511J0100064 2012 Hyundai Accent Vin# KMHCT5AE0CU014470, 1994 Mitsubishi 3000 Vin# JA3AM54J4R4031337, 2006 Smart Fortwo Vin# WMEAJ00F66J280100, 2008 Volkswagen EOS Vin# WVWBA71F98V002863, 2003 Jaguar X-Type Vin# SAJGA51D03XD05153, 2005 Pontiac Montana Vin# 1GMDU05135D224760, 2000 Jeep Liberty Vin# 1J4GL58KXW174549, 2013 Chevrolet Sonic Vin# 1G1JE6SB8D4183453, 2009 BMW X1 Vin# WBXPA734X9WB20187, 2012 Chevrolet Cruze Vin# 1G1PF5SC3C7199308, 2005 BMW X5 Vin# WBXPA23455WC51335, 1989 Honda Del Sol Vin# JHMEH6167D5800462, 1993 Honda Del Sol Vin# JHMEG1141P5800635, 2005 GMC Canyon Vin# K1TCS198158277036, 2001 Volkswagen Jetta Vin# 3VWSC29M91M060517, 2008 Volkswagen EOS Vin# WVWBA71F68V032399, 2012 Volkswagen EOS Vin# WVWBW7AH7CV006322, 2002 Toyota Tundra Vin# 5TBBT44182S313588, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Vin# 5XYZG3ABXBG006275, 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan Vin# 1D4GP24R05B334395, 2009 Dodge Avenger Vin# 1B3LC46B69W526610, 2000 Acura TL Vin# JHDC548X2C8022997, 2007 Saturn Astra Vin# W08AT671485107816, 2008 Saturn Astra Vin# W08AT671085073759, 2013 Kia Forte Vin# KNAFW6A35D5320017, 2012 Chevrolet Orlando Vin# KL77P2EM9CK567766, 2002 Cadillac Escalade Vin# 1G6KE57Y42U156396, 1997 SAAB 900 Vin# YS3DF78N9V7005682, 1999 Chevrolet Uplander Vin# 1GNDU23106D151422, 2006 Chrysler Sebring Vin# 1C3EL75R26N113249, 1989 Honda Civic Vin# JHMED9368KS800758, 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Vin# 1D7HU18N363658116, 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Vin# 1C6RD7PT5CS131784, 2007 Ford Explorer Vin# 1FMEU31K774A30722, 1995 Honda Del Sol Vin# JHMEH6260SS800290.A lien is claimed under the Act. There is presently an amount due and owing of $117,180.00 plus any additional costs of storage, seizure and sale.Notice is hereby given that on the 20th day of October, 2014 or thereafter, the said vehicles will be sold.The Vehicles are currently stored at Impact Auto Auctions, 7111 No. 8 Road, Richmond BC V6W 1L9 The Vehicles were placed in storage on June 19, 2014.

WAREHOUSEMANS LIEN ACT

For more information call

1st Edition Holdings Ltd. 604-539-5677

563 MISC. WANTED

FIREARMS. All types wanted, es-tates, collections, single items, mili-tary. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Deal-er.1.866.960.0045.www.dollars4guns.com.

REAL ESTATE

609 APARTMENT/CONDOS

BEAUTIFULLY FURNISHED ON LAKE OKANAGAN Turn-key, luxu-rious, immaculate, 1000 sq. ft. con-do in West Kelowna. 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms with fabulous amenities: private beach, marina, pools and so much more! $325,000. Call 250-826-4267

625 FOR SALE BY OWNER

PRIME LOCATION in Richmond. 8817sf. Built in 1960.

1-360-201-8178

626 HOUSES FOR SALE

RARELY available large corner lot in most desirable Broadmoor area. Nice family home in quiet cul de sac with 4 bedroom, 3 bathrooms and large rec room. Great property to live in, rent out or build a new 4,000+ sqft home. Walking distance to Errington Elementary, Steveston - London Secondary, Broadmoor Shopping Centre & transportation. $1,398,000 Call Tina Gonzalez, Sutton Group - Seafair Realty 778-837-1144 or visit www.calltina.ca for more information

627 HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOMES BC• All Prices • All Situations •

• All Conditions •www.webuyhomesbc.com

604-657-9422

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

$1125/1br, 500sq.ft brand new apartment at the Gardens with views of the North shore mountains across Ironwood Mall, Steveston & No.5 Rd. Available immediately. New stainless steel kitchen appli-ances, granite kitchen counter, washer & dryer, parking & locker. Rent excludes all utilities and strata move in/out fees. Half month rent for security deposit. No pets, no smoking. 604-614-7148

2 BED + DEN, 1120 sqf. n/s n/p, long term, 8700 Ackroyd, $1500, very clean, Walk to Skytrain, Lans-dawn Mall etc. available October 1st, 604-214-0227

736 HOMES FOR RENT

Peninsula Prop Management

750 SUITES, LOWER

RICHMOND, #5/Cambie. 1 Bdrm 1000 sq.ft. Utils/cbl/washer incl. NP, NS. $850/mo. Oct 1. 604-273-0972

RICHMOND: Brand new 2 BDRM suite, 10 ft high ceilings. $1200/mo. Avail. Sept. 1st. (604)825-9100

RICHMOND New 1 bdrm side suite with w/d, pkng spot, walk to all amens, suit 1 person. Avail Oct 1. ns/np, $900 incl utils. 778-999-1093

STEVESTON 2 Bdrm ste. $1200 incl hydro/cbl/net. 1 Prkg spot. Avail Oct 1. (604) 277-2089 or 760-3966.

751 SUITES, UPPER

SEAFAIR Area. 3-bdrm, shrd lndry, N/s, pets ok, $1400 incl. hydro & heat. Avail now. 604-644-0245.

TRANSPORTATION

810 AUTO FINANCING

Auto Financing Dream Team - www.iDreamAuto.com or call 1.800.961.7022

Auto Loans Guaranteed or We Pay You! 1-888-375-8451 or apply at: www. greatcanadianautocredit.com

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVALThe Scrapper

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVALMinimum $150 cash for full size

vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL

ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME

604.683.2200

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES! 2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN ACTWhereas;

Vijay Mann & Quick-Fixx Autobody & Glass Ltd.

is indebted to1st Edition Holdings Ltd. for storage and towing on

the following vehicles: 1999 Volkswagen VIN #

3VWDB61E6XM810455 & 2004 Kia VIN #

KNADC165846180863A lien is claimed under the Act. There is presently an amount due and owing of $5407.50 plus any additional cost of storage, seizure and sale. Notice is hereby given that on the 20thth day of Octo-ber, 2014 or thereafter, the said vehicles will be sold. The vehicle is currently stored at Impact Auto Auctions, 7111 No. 8 Road, Rich-mond BC V6W 1L9 The Vehicles were placed in storage on June 19, 2014.

For more information call 1st Edition Holdings

Ltd. at (604) 539-5677

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE REAL ESTATE RENTALS TRANSPORTATION

551 GARAGE SALESHUGE Multi-Family Garage Sale 5231 Bunting Avenue, Richmond Sunday Sept 14: 9am - 2pm Toys, Sports Equipment, Bikes, House-wares and lots more...

MULTI-FAMILY Sale Sat, Sept 6th, 9am-2pm 8340 Fairdell Cres., Rich-mond Power tools, hardware, furni-ture, antiques, electronics, came-ras, kitchenware, scrapbooking supplies, luggage, Xmas décor, lin-ens, and more!


you can also download the sears catalogue ipad app.

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Mid-Autumn Festival at Lansdowne Centre mall

This past weekend, the Richmond Chinese Community

Society held its annual Mid-Autumn Festival at Lansdowne Centre mall for the 18th straight year.

The festival is celebrat-ed in honour of farmers harvesting their crops this time of year, and their desire to share what they’ve grown with their family.

They also exchange mooncakes, the tradi-tional treat of the holiday, in honour of the full moon, which falls on the last night of the 15-day celebration.

A lion dance kicked off the festival, and was fol-lowed by taekwondo and kung fu demonstrations,

Chinese folk dances, and a Chinese opera perfor-mance. Many community organizations also had booths set up with activi-ties for attendees to par-ticipate in.

Richmond Chinese Community Society exec-utive director Henry Beh was very excited to get the event underway.

“This celebration is big, the second larg-est celebration in the Chinese community,” he said. “This is like Western Thanksgiving. A lot of people will celebrate [Sunday] with dinner, and [Monday] night is a fam-ily dinner, a celebration together.”

Mayor Malcolm Brodie attends the festival every year, and was very sup-portive of the goals of society and the event.

“Their mandate is to have one community, and that’s what I believe in as well,” he said. “They’re trying to inte-grate the Chinese culture into the mainstream of Richmond society, and I think over the years, they’ve made a major impact on Richmond for that reason.”

Katie Lawrence cov-ers the social scene for The Richmond Review. Contact [email protected].

Around TownKatie Lawrence

Colours of Dance Academy dancer Wendy Wen holds a pose during a Chinese folk dance.

A trio of dancers from the Colours of Dance Academy perform a traditional Chinese folk dance at Lansdowne Centre mall.

The Kin Fung Athletic Group performs a lion dance at Lansdowne Centre mall.

Festival goers guess answers to riddles hanging from lanterns in order to win a mooncake, a traditional treat of the Mid Autumn celebration.

Local politicians joined civic election candidates and Richmond Chinese Community Society representatives.

Of mooncakes and lanternsXuan Lam poses for a photo at the TD Con-cert Contest booth.

Lester Lo chats with a festival visitor about Scouts Canada.

Chinese calligraphist Richard Wong paints the charac-ters for luck and fortune at the calligraphy booth.


Happy Anniversary!

Fresh local products such as Nectarines, Peaches, Prune Plums and Garlic are now available!

$1.00/each

5lb Bag Russet PotatoesLocally Grown

with any purchase *Reg Price $2.49

Valid with coupon only at all Kin's Farm Market

Richmond locationsValid Sept 10th to Sept 14th, 2014

Limit One Per Family - While Quantities Last - 5522

Prices effective: Sept 10th to Sept 14th, 2014 *While Quantities Last*While Quantities Last

Sweet & Crispy, New Crop

Gala Apples

79¢/lbLocally Grown

Juicy & Nutritious

Field Tomatoes


Juicy & Nutritious

Roma Tomatoes


Richmond CentreOutside the MallNext to COBS Bread604.214.0253OPEN 9 am to 8 pm everyday!

Blundell CentreBlundell & No. 2 RdNear McDonald’s604.275.1401OPEN 9 am to 8 pm everyday!

Broadmoor VillageWilliams & No. 3 RdNext to Shoppers Drug Mart604.272.8038OPEN 9 am to 8 pm everyday!

Fresh & Nutritious

Bananas

49¢/lb Grown in Ecuador

Broadmoor Village

Fresh & Sweet

Bi-Color Corn

6/$3.00Locally Grown

h

Sweet & Juicy

Organic White Peaches

$1.49/lbGrown in Washington

w w w . K i n s F a r m M a r k e t . c o m

INCLUDING: Free balloons, Cake ceremony @ 1pm, Gift basket lucky draw, Fruitsampling, Spin the wheel, win a prize, And more!

Join us to celebrate our anniversary! Saturday, Sept 13th at 10am to 3pmat All Kin's Richmond locations

Cooking Demonstrations & Tastings by Chef Antonio Engel & Chef Morgan Mansfield from Kitchen Riddles at 10AM, 11AM

SPECIAL FEATURE at BLUNDELL CENTRE

richmond review, september 10, 2014

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