richmond news july 22 2011

Soul of a sports carThe second generationof Mazda3 has someimprovements, but a car withthis quality and value doesntneed many changesover the first version.

News 3

Editorial 8

Letters 9

Caregiver Corner 13

Island life 14

Sports 29

Classified 32

Index

22

Trip back in timeAberdeen Centre is gettingready to celebrate ancientEgypt with a sweet displayof icons made of M&Mcandy and replicas ofbeautiful artifacts. 14 23

23

F R I D A Y , J U L Y 2 2 , 2 0 1 1

Y O U R S O U R C E F O R L O C A L S P O R T S , N E W S , W E A T H E R A N D E N T E R T A I N M E N T ! W W W . R I C H M O N D - N E W S . C O M

Raccoon attacks on rise

More concerns are being raised afteranother vicious raccoon attack on a cat wasreported on the weekend.

All of the incidents most of whichhave resulted in family pets being attacked,dragged away and bodies never recovered have happened in the last few weeks andare concentrated in the south-west corner ofthe city, close to the west dyke.

Wildlife experts in B.C. have said fightsbetween the two species do happen, but thatinstances of raccoons hunting and attackingcats are rare. But the latest owner to contactthe News, Karen Reynolds, isnt convincedafter seeing her cat, Coco, cornered andmauled by a pack of raccoons.

Reynolds, who lives on 7th Avenue inSteveston, was woken up at 2 a.m. Sunday

by the sound of Coco the cat screaming.I heard all this noise out my backyard

and when I went downstairs, I could seeCoco was fighting off four raccoons overthe other side of my neighbours fence,said Reynolds. I was concerned aboutgoing outside when I seen the raccoons,but they were attacking my cat, so I hadto do something. One of them backed offslightly and I managed to open the doorlong enough for (Coco) to get inside. Imanaged to rescue her but her injuries areunbelievable.

Coco is in Richmond Animal Hospitalrecovering from multiple puncture wounds,scratches and bruising all over her body,face and ears and a dislocated tail. Herwounds are weeping so much that she is onan IV for dehydration, has a cone on herneck and a splint on her tail.

BY ALAN [email protected]

Late summer means aggressive moms still with kits

Follow us on

CHUNG CHOW/RICHMOND NEWS

Helen Liao,event coordi-nator of theYour KontinentInternationalFilm & MediaArts Festival,is camouflagedby one of twooutdoor artinstallations atthe festival.

Quirky angel never woke up

She lived every day asa new adventure and rarelythought about tomorrow.

Thats how Dawn Glinskywill remember her 17-year-old daughter, MorganSparrow, who went to sleepJuly 15 and never woke up.

A candlelight vigil onFriday (tonight) followedby a celebration of life onSaturday will be held toremember the popular, tal-ented and quirky teenagerwho died suddenly last week.

Messages of sorrow andsupport have been flooding

onto a memorial website anda special Facebook page setup to honour Blair elemen-tary and Burnett secondarygraduate Morgan.

The page already has 345members and is filled withheartfelt messages and pic-tures posted by friends.

She touched the livesof so many people and thatis evident in the messagesand postings on Facebook,Glinsky told the News.

To her, every day was anew day to do stuff. She wasbig time into Facebook andtexting friends.

I used to keep telling her,


Vigil, celebration will remember popular teenager

see Attacks page 4

Film Fest toursUrkontinent

The German word Urkontinent, coinedback in 1929 by geophysicist AlfredWegener, meant one single large conti-nent.

When the New Asia Film Festivalsfounders decided to reinvent the film fes-tival in order to be more inclusive of allethnicities, they came up with a twist onUrkontient Kontinent.

This continent of which Urkontinentcame from, if it existed today, would con-tain a multitude of ethnicities and thus beconsidered a mosaic, said Ying Wang,director of the festival. That is exactly whatRichmond is all about.

Your Kontinent: Richmond InternationalFilm and Media Arts Festival, replaces theformer New Asia Film Festival.

BYMICHELLE [email protected]

see Films page 6

seeMorgan page 3

FACEBOOK PHOTO

Morgan Sparrow livedlife from day to day.

CALLNOW!

604-649-0108www.tonyling.com

FREE HOME EVALUATION Free list of Available& Sold homes

Full details w/photos

02082955

8171 Westminster Hwy.(at Buswell, one block east of No. 3 Rd.)

Walkway access also from Save-On Foods parking lot

Mon-Sat 8:45-6:30 Sun 10-5(604) 780-4959

RICHMOND

BOTTLE

DEPOT

05139472

TOTO

CONTESTCONTESTWin-ItWin-ItTO

CONTESTWin-It

A2 July 22, 2011 The Richmond News

DL 11028

Caring for customers

www.kiarichmond.com

5660 Minoru Blvd.Richmond, B.C.

604-273-1800

07060736

We have movedWe have movedto serve you better!to serve you better!

Come visitat our

New Location5660 Minoru

Blvd.,Richmond

2011

Includes deliveryand destination.$20,645!CASH PURCHASEPRICE FROM

$3,000NOWGET UP TO

IN CASHSAVINGS!

WAS$23,645Sportage EX

Luxury shownHWY: 6.9L/100KM (41 MPG)CITY: 10.0L/100KM (28 MPG)

"

^

Kia.ca

FINANCINGAVAILABLEON

ALL 2011MODELS**0% PAY UNTILFALLON SELECT MODELS!

BLUETOOTHCONNECTIVITY

MP3/USBINPUTALL VEHICLES INCLUDE:

UpfrontT H E R I C H M O N D N E W S

the fine printTO DO: The Music at theCannery series presentsVancouver musician DaveHadgkiss on Friday, July22 at 6:30 p.m. at the

Gulf of Georgia Cannery.Admission by donation.

For more info, go to www.beatmerchant.com or atwww.stevestonfolk.org.

contact usMain office: 604-270-8031Delivery: 604-249-3323Classified: 604-630-3300

Fax: [email protected]

the weatherFridayhigh................20low.................13Mix of sun, cloud

Saturdayhigh................22low.................13Mix of sun, cloud

Sundayhigh................23low.................15Mix of sun, cloud

on this day

July 221997 The second Blue

Water Bridge opens betweenPort Huron, Michigan and

Sarnia, Ont.

BY GRAEMEWOODSpecial to the News

CUTLINE,

Minister of Environment TerryLake defended the work of the B.C.Environmental Assessment Office,calling the public consultation processof the proposed jet fuel storage facil-ity on the Fraser Rivers south arm agood example of the early stages ofthe assessment process.

I would say its an example ofhow it has succeeded. The public andcity council and Richmonds MLAsshared expressed concerns and theEAO heard all those things and theproponent is now going back to re-examine the other options, Lake said.

But not everyone, includingRichmonds mayor, agrees the processhas been adequate.

Lake also said his ministry is tak-ing a hard look at whether or notthe EAO requires more funding orhuman resources in the wake of areport earlier this month from B.C.sAuditor General, which criticized theoffices inability to properly measure,monitor, and enforce environmentalcommitments on major industrial

projects. Lake noted the report didnot look into the pre-approval assess-ment process, which includes publicconsultation.

As he noted, the projects pro-ponent, Vancouver Airport FuelFacilities Corporation, has indicated itis looking at moving the location of aplanned fuel pipeline to Highway 99from No. 5 Road. A new proposal isexpected by the end of August.

Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodiesaid while city council and staff havehad several meetings with the projectproponent, VAFFC, the quality ofcommunication leaves something tobe desired.

The challenge is not so muchvoicing an opinion, the problem I seeis the position weve taken has beenignored, he said of his citys opposi-tion to the storage facility.

Brodie said he was puzzled at howthe VAFFC came up with the optionto ship fuel up the Fraser River viabarges and Panamax tankers whenother options were readily apparent,such as upgrading a current pipelinethat comes from Burnaby to supplythe airport.

Carol Day, chair of VAPOR, agrassroots organization of Richmondand Delta residents opposed to theplan, said the public consultationprocess undertaken by VAFFC was afarce. It was public information,not consultation, she said.

Days criticisms came as no sur-prise to environmental lawyer MarkHaddock of the Environmental LawCentre at the University of Victoria.

The EAO follows a review andcomment type of model that leaves alot of people frustrated because theydont feel properly engaged or con-sulted, Haddock said.

Ironically, VAFFC volunteeredto take the proposal to the EAOfor assessment, acknowledging thepublics interest in mitigating the risksof a fuel spill. It was not requiredbecause the facility, which would store500 million barrels of fuel, is underthe threshold for an automatic review.

Nevertheless, a federal environ-mental assessment of the facilitywould have still taken place sincethe Vancouver Fraser Port Authoritywould be leasing federal land toVAFFC.

Minister defends EAOs pipeline review

quote of the week

She sprayed theraccoons withwater from the

hose, but they justtook the cat and

ran out. Nicole Thibeaulton how her momtried to save theircat Kokanee

from an attack byraccoons at their

house.

CHUNG CHOW/RICHMOND NEWS

The annual Picnic at Brighouse Square, organizedby Minoru Senior Centre took place on Wednesday.Above, Ella Johnson enjoys her smokie in a fancyhat while, left, John Schmidt admires a caricatureof himself drawn by Jennifer Li. For a full galleryof the event, go to www.richmond-news.com.

why dont you just call yourfriends, thats what I didwhen I was your age.Andshe would always say, younever had texting when youwere my age.

Morgans big thing theentire last year was prom andgraduating. Thats all weever heard about, Glinskysaid. She also receiveda scholarship from Blair(elementary). She wrote athank you letter to them, butshe never got a chance todeliver it.

Sushi, shopping,Facebook and baseball alltopped Morgans loves, saidher mom. She played inRichmond for the Boomersand then the Jaguars.

Glinsky said her daugh-ter was planning to goto Langara College inSeptember to do generalstudies, because she stillhadnt quite decided what todo with her life yet.

Illustrating the regard inwhich Morgan was held, oneFacebook picture, posted byTanzy Sayadi, shows off afresh tattoo in honour of herbest friend.

We have lost our angel,but she is never to be forgot-ten, her family wrote in herobituary. They describedMorgan as a beacon of lightthat will always shine in ourhearts. We miss you terriblyfunny girl and you will neverleave our hearts ... we willlove you always!

The candlelight vigil,organized by her friends, willtake place at Burnett second-ary on Friday at 7 p.m.

The celebration ofMorgans life will be held onSaturday, July 23 at 2 p.m. atthe Richmond Funeral Homeat 8420 Cambie Rd.

Continued from page 1

Morgan:Lovedsushi,

shopping,baseball

The Richmond News July 22, 2011 A3

5460 No. 7 Road, Richmond

3-Day & 4-Day Camps starting at just $85*Learn. Laugh. Enjoy.

07012416

JUNIOR SUMMER CAMPS BEGIN NEXT WEEK!

Book online @ www.golfbc.comor call 604-276-0585

News

Her body has been shaved so they cantreat the wounds. She is a mess, but thank-fully alive.

Reynolds lives less than half a mile southfrom where the majority of the recent attacks said to be rare by wildlife experts havetaken place. She said shed never had a prob-lem with raccoons in four years of living inSteveston.

On Wednesday, the Wildlife Rescue ofB.C.s Yolanda Brooks advised cat owners tokeep their pets in at night.

I understand comments about keepingpets indoors and looking back, I wish nowI did, but it is sometimes difficult to do,Reynolds said.

I have my sliding door open to my back-yard almost everyday for fresh air. What doI do? Lock the cat in a room while the dooris open?

Although Brooks acknowledged that rac-coon and cat fights do happen occasionally,Richmonds cat owners and residents arenow wondering whats causing the apparentspike. One theory is the recent advent of thecitys Green Can program, which encouragesresidents to recycle food scraps a com-mon source of food for raccoons.

Some believe the scraps are more accessi-ble in the new Green Cans and more odorousthan they were previously in regular garbagecans, providing a greater attraction for theraccoons.

Raccoons are attracted to garbage andif its more accessible, then, yes, it mightattract more of them, said Brooks.

Theyre basically scavengers. And themore food theyre getting, the healthier theywill be and the more babies they will pro-

duce.Weve also had a longer spring, due to

the weather, so there might be more newbornraccoons to protect at this time of the yearthan normal. That might explain why thereare more attacks.

However, Linh Huynh, of the City ofRichmonds Environmental Programsdepartment, said theyve received no com-plaints about raccoons getting into the newgreen cans.

Its been a year now and weve hadno problems that I know of, Huynh said.People can wrap up the scraps in newspaperand most of the cans being used have tightfitting or snap-on lids.

Plus, weve talked to other municipali-ties that have the same programs and theyvenot experienced any rodent problems.

Huynh pointed out that people havealways put food scraps into their garbageand that plastic garbage bags can actuallyincrease the smell, as opposed to contain-ing it. Brooks also suggested that it could,in fact, be just one group of rogue raccoonsthat are causing all the misery for the areascat owners.

It could actually be the same raccoons,because they do have their territories, shesaid.

The News reported earlier this week howthe owner of a dead cat has posted warningnotices in her neighbourhood after raccoonsdragged away her family pet of 17 years infront of her mom.

Just a week before that, a family in thesame south-west Richmond neighbourhoodsuffered the loss of their pet, when a pack ofraccoons were spotted in an apparent feedingfrenzy on a cat they had killed.

Attacks: Rare on catsContinued from page 1


canada aged AA medium pack

beef thin cutshortribs 279

6.15kg per poundfresh medium pack

pork bonelesspicnics 149

3.29kg per poundfreybe select varieties

sausagechubs 409

375g packfresh medium pack

chicken splitwings 219

4.83kg per poundfresh medium pack

whole fryingchicken 159

3.51kg per pound

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES. WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. SPECIAL OFFERS DOES NOT INCLUDE TOBACCO OR PRESCRIPTIONS.PICTURES ARE FOR ILLUSTRATION ONLY. CLUB PRICES ARE VALID ONLY AT TIME OF PURCHASE LARGE PACK = 10KG+, MEDIUM = 5KG+

Super Grocer & PharmacyVisit us at www.supergrocer.ca

OPEN 8:00AM TO 9:00PM DAILYGrocer (604) 271-2722 Rx (604) 274-7878

Florist (778) 881-279712051 No. 1 Road (& Moncton), Steveston

island farms assorted

icecream

3904l pail

CLUB PRICE

fresh bc local

whitepotatoes

370.82kg per pound

Watch for our Next Specials AdonWednesday, July 27th

canada aged AA medium pack

beef outsideround steaks

2094.61kg per pound

burtons

rich teabiscuits

100300g pack

CLUB PRICE

Effective SAT SUN MON TUE

July 23 24 25 26

nestle assorted

iced teamix 249

1kg canquaker assorted

crispymini snacks 179

100g bagnatures path select varieties

organiccereals 549

700g eco packjamieson

omega 3 select+ omega 3691649

150 capsules

loreal ombrelle orig or sen skin

sunscreen lotionkids spf 30 1299

120ml bottle

red oval farms assorted

stoned wheatthins 469

600g boxswansons

clear chickenbroth 99

412ml tintropic isle

peachslices 89

398ml tinbin bin

ricecrackers 129

150g packpanko

japanesebread crumbs 129

170ml bagtexana

thai sweetwhite rice 299

2kg bag

fresh bc local

gai choy(mustard greens)37

0.82kg per poundfresh bc local

romainelettuce 4/100

eachfresh bc local

greenbeans 127

2.80kg per poundfresh us grown

whitepeaches 77

1.70kg per poundfresh us grown

honeydewmelons 47

1.04kg per poundfresh bc okanagan

bingcherries 167

3.68kg per pound

0722

4819

TIRES SERVICE STRAIGHT TALK

5651 NO. 3 RD.604-247-1555

Richmond Centreacross from theLansdowne Mall

More than just Tires

FULL MECHANICAL SERVICESwww.carxbc.ca

Winter Tire Specials GoBigO.ca

Check Engine Lite On? Come on in to Big O and we'll check it out for NO charge.

Brakes Dont Feel Right? Come on in to Big O and we'll do a FREE brake inspection.

Need Brakes? Check out our 1/2 price labour sale.

AND AUTO REPAIRAND AUTO REPAIR

$1888*MOST VEHICLESPENNZOIL hot oil changeYour choice 10w30 5w20 5w30

*INCLUDES UP TO 5 L OIL, SOME FILTERS EXTRA

1008

7390

Guaranteedfor 5 years against

breakage

New DenturesNew Denturesor aor a

Natural Smile?Natural Smile?

Alex Hupka, RD, RDTAlex Hupka, RD, RDTRegistered Denturist, Registered Dental Technician

www.bcdenturist.ca

0723

1684

News

More money will be dished out bythe City of Richmond next yearin civic grants and themain beneficiary will be thegrossly under-funded artscommunity.

Collectively, Richmondsarts, culture and heritagegroups received less than$19,000 in grants this year.

Next year, however, that totalfigure is set to rise to $100,000after a city staff report indicatedthat the arts industry suffers from per-petuated under-funding.

Its a much needed boost to the artscommunity, who this year received just$18,730 out of the entire $542,000 civicgrant pot.

In a report placed before city councilsgeneral purposes committee this week,staff acknowledged that a strong artsgrants program could bolster local orga-nizations and increase opportunities forartists.

Despite the massive increase,Richmonds contribution via grants toarts and culture is still less than a third ofsome neighbouring cities.

From next year, the new city grantsprogram will allocate $536,719 to groupsoffering health, social and safety pro-

grams. A further $96,587 will be set asidefor organizations offering parks and rec-reation programs and community events.

The proposals, although endorsed bythe committee, must be approved

by city council before beingworked into the 2012 budget.

More Richmond,less RCMPThey wanted more

Richmond and less RCMPand thats what they got.City council earlier this year

knocked back the proposal to spendup to $100,000 on a public art project

at the new Richmond RCMP headquar-ters because it was too aligned with theMounties.

But after the artist, Glen Andersen,reworked his designs which incorpo-rate the City of Richmonds salmon themeas opposed to the RCMPs buffalo council approved the project for the No.5 Road building, just south of StevestonHighway.

The new designs, which include amosaic entrance and a metal sculpture,are inspired by the citys crest and heri-tage.

Andersen was chosen out of 14 artistsby a panel.

The new building is expected to beopened in the fall.

Arts community gets cash boostFUNDING



When you scan this code

Scan&Saveto receive extra discounts on

our best summer rates

budgetbctruck.com

Coupon valid at participating locations in British Columbia. Some conditions apply.Not valid with any other discount or promotion. Expires: Dec 31, 2011

0713

6831

13580 SMALLWOOD PLACE

604-273-7331DL#10904

Mon-Thurs. 8:30am-9:00pm Fri & Sat. 9:00am-6:00pm Sunday 11:00am-5:00pm

Steveston Hwy

Massey Tunnel

N

Westminster Hwy

Smallwood

Richport Ford

RichmondAutomall

Sidaway

No.6Rd

Jacombs

07085168

HAS YOU COVEREDRoadside Assistance

Offer for only

$5.00with the purchase of anyFord certied service*

*Some exclusions apply. Coverage includes tow &boost. See your service advisor for details.

Offer valid from July 1, 2011to August 31, 2011.

$149.95+ taxesThe Diesel

Works SpecialFree bottle of 5 Shot Cetane Boost with Service.

Offer valid from July 1, 2011to August 31, 2011.

Fast and reliable work at a guaranteed great price.

Mobil 1 Lube Express5651 No. 3 Road, Richmond B.C.

across from the Canada Line @ Lansdowne Mall on No. 3 Road

15% OFF Air Filters Cabin Filters Wiper Blades Air Freshners Belts Hoses Packaged Oil Cooling System Flush Transmission Service

$1888drive-thru

HOT OIL CHANGE

Up to 5 liters of oil, a surcharge per liter for diesel equipped vehicles New oil filter *most vehicles, surcharge on some imports & domestics Chassis lubrication 25 point visual inspecton Check all fluid levels 5w-20 5w-30 10w-30

Mobil 1 Bulk Oil SPECIAL

Must present coupon at time of purchase

NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY Expiry 07/31/11

07204846

Grade 1 -12It can start happening today! With Oxfords personalized programsand low teacher-student ratio, your child will see resultsalmost immediately.

- Improved Condence- Higher Self-Esteem

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

NOW ENROLLINGFOR SUMMER CAMPS

604-233-55667380 WESTMINSTER HWY., RICHMOND

(near Minoru Blvd.)www.oxfordlearning.com

READING WRITING MATH STUDY SKILLS03

2524

71

News

After three years, we decided to re-brand ourselves to expand the festival froman Asian only festival to a multi-ethnicone, she said. We want to be clear aboutour citys identity and to have a sense ofbelonging for everyone.

The deliberate choice to use Yourinstead of Ur in the title is to representones individual perception of their conti-nent or culture.

Wang said there are many opportuni-ties over the weekend to take in full-lengthfilms from all over the world (22 in total),as well as multi-media performances,installations, projections, music and dance.

Friday night kicks off Theatre Under theSky, with animation workshops live musi-cal performances, free family activities, anda movie screening of a new award-winningHong Kong kung fu comedy, Gallants, atthe Richmond Cultural Center Plaza.

The movies being shown are as varied asthe filmmakers, but the underlying theme isone of exploring our diversity and inclu-siveness.

Unique this year is the two large whitemetal storage containers on the grassy areaof the plaza, which are being transformedinto intimate movie theatres.

People will be able to walk into thesecontainers, at least 10 in the larger one, towatch short video clips, said Wang. Inone container we will show Fragments,written by a Turkish new immigrant. Its afilm that deals with the loss of ones iden-

tity in a multicultural world.One of the highlights of the festival is

the tea ceremony titled Tea Into the Mist A Ceremony of Soul, a solo performancewith performance artist Sophi Liang anda Tea Show, a multi-media projection andcollective show (Sunday).

First of all, everybody knows tea butnot everybody knows the properties of tea,its history and how it connects people allover the world, said Liang. Tea origi-nated in Asia and spread all over the worldand we will tell that story in an artisticway with a visual projection, music and aChinese tea ceremony.

During the festival, the PerformanceHall will become a cinema caf, with tablesset up so that attendees can sit and enjoytea and scones with jam, while watching afilm.

The cultural centres new media lab willalso be used during the four-day festival.

For example, people will be able to trytheir hand at animation, and create a filmusing a green screen, said Wang.

Your Kontinent: Richmond InternationalFilm and Media Arts Festival is on nowthrough to Sunday, July 24 at the RichmondCultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate.

Festival passes are $88 for gen-eral admission and $$70 for students andseniors over 55. Single event tickets are $8/regular and $13 for special events. Seniorsand students pay $2 less for each.

For a full listing of events, visit www.ykfestival.ca.

Films:Celebrate identityContinued from page 1


Colourful characters, performers,artists and entertainers throughouta beautiful heritage site.

A bounty of beautiful boatsincluding tall ship HMCS Oriole andrefurbished tugboat, SSMaster.

Dozens of engaging exhibits fromPort Metro Vancouver to theVancouver Aquarium Aquavan.

Food vendors, picnic area.Free, festive fun for all ages!

0722

8133

0726

11

7111 No. 8 Rd Richmond604.233.7333

ADESA RichmondADESA RichmondPublic Auto AuctionPublic Auto Auction

TWICETWICETHETHE

ATATTHETHEDEALSDEALS

300+300+VEHICLESVEHICLES

FRIDAY JULY 226:30 PM START

HOT ROD &TOY AUCTIONFREE SALMON BBQ AT

5:30 PM

SATURDAY JULY 2310:00 AM START

MEGAAUCTION

EXCLUSIVE TWO DAY EVENTAT THIS SPECIAL LOCATION


PHASE &

OVER 70%SOLD

NEWPHASE RELEASED!

Actual photo of Willows Nine Course, Surrey Golf ClubCourse-Side Single Family Homes from $629,900 andTownhomes from $315,900 (includes HST)

@CHF K! 24J>4BE >?=A %EE7EJG+ >H! >H $=&E HJ 4 KE4=D? AH"E "4A>EC HJ >?E "4=J F$4JA( 24J>4BE =A $HI4>EG =J >?E FHF%HHG 4CE4 HD 8H IHJ&EJ=EJ> A?HFF=JB+ BCE4> AI?HH$A 4JG D =CA> I$4AA CEICE4>=HJ(

Vantage Sales Centre and Showhomes

VantageLiving.ca | Follow us on facebook

Open Sat-Wed 1-5 PM7830-170th Street, Surrey | Tel 604 579 0247

/=DE ?4A JE&EC $HH7EG AH BHHG((( ( &=A=> +%)$%!#(*&*)!"'% DHC "HCE =JDHC"4>=HJ(

a rare opportunity to live on a golf courseat a surprisingly affordable price.

072611

DREAMSBLOSSOMHERE.

14377 60 ave. SurreyOpen Sat-Wed 1 - 5 PMCall 778-565-1323BlumeLiving.comFollow us on facebook

IMAGINE YOUR LIFE IN FULL BLOOM5 9 @5 2EC%%"= =

OpinionT H E R I C H M O N D N E W S

EDITORIAL OPINION

Libyan revolution. Syrian death squads. Sudanese warcrimes. Somalian famine. American debt crisis.

Yes, those are just a few of the topics youll find if youcruise around Google news headlines this week.

So what are we all talking about? Why, the weather, ofcourse. Its raining. Again. Its grey and its cloudy and its hard-ly warmed up at all. The temperature has barely broken 20 C,gardens and fruit trees have suffered from a cold, rainy spring and never mind that, weve hardly had any time to sit on ourpatios sipping on pretty pink drinks with umbrellas in them.

So heres the thing. We live in the Lower Mainland. Itshardly renowned for being a sun-worshippers destination. Its abit of a puzzle why were all up in arms about the rain when welive in a rainforest.

More to the point, well, dont we have any real problems toworry about? Has hunger been solved? Homelessness fixed?Poverty eliminated? War and revolution made a thing of thepast? Yes, sarcasm is uncalled for. We sound unbearably pomp-ous and hypocritical, because we complain about the weatherjust as loudly as anybody.

But every now and then, we need a kick in the pants toremind ourselves that we have pretty darn good lives and weshould start paying a little more attention to those who dont.

So consider this our kick to ourselves and to the rest of youweatherbashers out there.

Yeah, rain isnt fun. But on the scale of revolution, warcrimes, famine and international economic crises, its not reallyall that big a deal.

Buy an umbrella and get over it already.

Falcon nervous amid economic woes

Its raining, not flooding

CHOICE WORDS

Ilichs kindness will be missed

Published every Wednesday& Friday by the Richmond

News, a division ofPostmedia Network Inc.

5731 No. 3 Road,Richmond, B.C.

V6X 2C9Phone: 604-270-8031Fax: 604-270-2248

www.richmond-news.com

Publisher:Lori Chalmerslchalmers@

richmond-news.com

Distribution:604-249-3323

[email protected]

Classified:604-630-3300

Fax: [email protected]

Editor:Eve Edmonds

[email protected]

Sports:Mark Boothmbooth@

richmond-news.com

Reporters:Alan Campbellacampbell@

richmond-news.comMichelle Hopkins

[email protected]

Photographer:Chung Chow

[email protected]

Sales Manager:Dave Hamiltondhamilton@

richmond-news.com

Sales Representatives:Don Grant

[email protected] Dhillon

[email protected] Murphy

[email protected]

Florence [email protected]

Sales Support:Kelly Christian

[email protected]

The Richmond News is a PostmediaCommunity Publishing company, adivision of Postmedia Network Inc.The Richmond News, a division ofPostmedia Network Inc. respectsyour privacy.We collect, use anddisclose your personal informationin accordance with our PrivacyStatement which is available atwww.richmond-news.com or by

calling 604-589-9182.

Finance Minister KevinFalcon seems to have sud-denly become very nervous.

Long known for hisbrash, cocky demeanour,Falcon this week displayeda more muted, cautious atti-tude when he talked aboutthe provinces financesduring a presentation hegave on the public accountsof last years budget. Thereason?

Look no further than theongoing events in placeslike Greece, Portugal andthe United States. The spi-raling debt crisis is the latestserious threat to the worldeconomy, and Falcon knowsB.C. could easily be suckedinto any global financialmeltdown.

Thats why his financeministry is now projectingthat B.C.s economy willonly grow by two per centthis year. Thats half thegrowth we experienced lastyear. In fact, last year maybe as good as it gets forour provincial economy forsome time.

No one is predicting thatB.C. or any other prov-ince, for that matter willachieve four per cent annualgrowth for the next fewyears. This translates intofewer jobs and less revenuefor government. And thatmeans provincial financeswill be squeezed evenfurther in the months andmaybe even years ahead.

The financial challengesfor government that comewith any economic slow-down are compounded byan area of spending thatshows no signs of slowingdown: the health-care sector.

Health-care spending

grew by more than four percent (or $635 million) lastyear, and a similar increasewill occur this year. But lastyear the government hadmore money to play with.Revenues were up almost$2.5 billion more thanexpected because of thatunexpected four per centgrowth rate.

This year, with slowereconomic growth, itsunlikely the governmentwill see a greater than antic-ipated increase in revenue.So health-care spending willcontinue to squeeze otherareas of government spend-ing. The annual increase inhealth-care spending alonewill soon be more than theannual budgets for all buteight ministries in govern-ment (remember, thats justthe increase from year toyear!).

Falcons other worry isthe fate of the HST. If it isrejected in the referendum,it will blow an estimated $3billion out of governmentcoffers. More than half $1.6 billion is transi-tion money that would haveto be repaid to Ottawa.

The remaining $1.4 bil-lion represents the moneyexpected to be lost over acouple of years after theHST disappears. Thatsbecause the HST brings insignificantly more revenueto government than the old

provincial sales tax.In fact, the HST was

around for just nine monthsof the last fiscal year (whichended last March 31) andresulted in contributing sev-eral hundred million dollarsin unanticipated revenue forthe government.

By the way, this lastpoint is why I think peopleare fooling themselves ifthey think their personalfinances will vastly improveif the HST disappears.Falcon says he can deal withthat $3-billion hole, but hessignaled one way to softenthe blow: revisit the thingsthat were exempt from thePST if we go back to theold tax system.

So dont bet that restau-rant meals, to use just oneexample, will once againbeing exempt from the PST.Everything is back on thetable when it comes to anyexemptions. The potentialheadaches flowing fromgetting rid of the HST areone thing, but what reallyhas Falcon spooked are theexternal events happeningaround the world. As wesaw in the 2008 recession,no government is immunefrom the external machina-tions of the world economyif they are large enough.

Falcon admits that twoper cent growth projectionfor this year may actu-ally prove to be too loftyif things really tank. If thatworst-case scenario doesindeed occur, Falcon willgo from being a nervousfinance minister to a panic-stricken one.

Keith Baldrey is chiefpolitical correspondent forGlobal BC.

Dear Mrs. Ilich;All of us at the Richmond Sunrise Rotary Club would like

to extend our condolences to you and your family for the lossof your husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and philanthro-pist.

Both you and Mr. Ilich were long time supporters of ourannual auction and gala. For 22 years, you purchased twotables at our May event, providing opportunities for not onlyyour family to attend, but many others in the community.

When you were in attendance, you generously purchasedmany of the auction prizes both live and silent to assist us inraising almost $1 million for local and international chari-ties. Of these funds, almost $200,000 went to the RichmondHospital Foundation (a charity close to all of our hearts). Thelegacy of the Milan and Maureen Ilich Foundation cannot beunderestimated for not just the Richmond Sunrise Rotary orthe Hospital Foundation, but all the other organizations thatyou have encouraged over the years.

We wanted to ensure that you were aware of our deepappreciation for his impact on the community of Richmondand in particular our Rotary Club. Mr. Ilich will be sorelymissed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your fam-ily at this time. As per the familys request, we will be mak-ing a donation in Mr. Ilichs name to the Vancouver GeneralHospital Foundation.

Mary Lou MilesPresident, Richmond Sunrise Rotary

Letters policyThe editor reserves the right to editletters for brevity, clarity, legality

and good taste. Letters must includethe authors telephone number forverication. We do not publish

anonymous letters.

Send letters to The Editor,Richmond News,5731 No. 3 Road

Richmond, B.C. V6X 2C9Fax: 604-270-2248 or

e-mail:[email protected]

IN THE HOUSE

KeithBaldrey

Follow us on


Letters

The Editor,Re: Raccoons kill,

drag away another cat,News, July 20. Does cityhave a raccoon plan?Letters, July 20. Raccoonattack on cat horrifying,Letters, July 13.

This letter is inresponse to the mediacoverage and news articleon killer raccoons inRichmond:

There is an old sayingthat an outside cat is adead cat.

In saying that, my hus-band and I have ownedthree cats, all rescue cats,ALL indoor cats, all werevery happy and lived to anold age.

When you go to adopta kitten, or older cat youhave to sign a form say-ing this animal will be anindoor cat. Why? Becausethey get hit by cars, theyfight with other cats, theycan be mauled by some-ones dog, or killed by araccoon or coyote.

The cat family is knownto be the most ferociousof all hunters, our petcats being responsible forkilling not millions butbillions of song birds andsmall animals every yearin all of Canada.

In fact, the decline inthe song bird population

a couple of years ago wasfelt due to our pet cats.

Every year at CritterCare Wildlife Society weget many, many rabbits,squirrels and even babyraccoons and other smallanimals brought into ourcentre because someonescat caught them.

With the loss of habitat,our wildlife moves intoareas where they have notbeen before.

Populations build upand disease will comealong and knock that pop-ulation down.

Raccoons have beenaround for decades, arehighly intelligent andexcellent mothers who willfight to the death to defendtheir young, no differentthan any other animal.

Raccoon kits are now atan age where they are fol-lowing their mothers whilelooking for food.

So, if you dont wantthem around, dont leavefood out, and monitor yourpets while they are outside.

During baby seasonyou will quite often seeraccoons during the daybecause, being a nursingmother, they are hungrierthan normal.

Also many of our urbananimals have gotten usedto living around people,

and many enjoy doing so.Please remember before

using a hockey stick onany animal that all of ourwildlife are trying to sur-vive in a world where we,the people, have left themnothing. We continue tobelieve that we own it all,we dont. Remember, whatis here today is not neces-sarily here tomorrow.

In closing, I would liketo say you need not worryabout the little four leggedmasked bandits that movethrough the night trying tosurvive. But you do needto worry about the twolegged bandits that breakinto homes and hurt ourfamilies. Please be respon-sible pet owners.

Gail MartinFounder/ED

Critter CareWildlifeSociety

Cats outdoors is the problemRACCOON ATTACKS

Letters policyThe editor reserves the right to editletters for brevity, clarity, legality

and good taste. Letters mustinclude the authors telephone

number for verication. We do notpublish anonymous letters.

Send letters to The Editor,Richmond News,5731 No. 3 Road

Richmond, B.C. V6X 2C9Fax: 604-270-2248 or

e-mail:[email protected]


Diane Cardoso.com604.218.1412 | [email protected]

Turning your home dreams into reality since 1985!

RE/MAX Westcoast #110-6086 Russ Baker Way, Richmond BC V7B 1B4

If you know of anyone in any of these areas that is thinking of making a move,please give me a call today!

0722

1848

DOG OWNER? LOVE the MOVIES?Saturday, 2-4 pm. - $438,800 - #106-14300 Riverport Way, RichmondFabulous ground oor unit with large private bricked patio. Spacious and Bright 1106 sqft, 2 bdrms, 2 baths.Rainscreened building with balance of WARRANTY. Your dog will love living here. Just steps to the East Dyke Trail, andEntertainment Boulevard, Theatre, Gym, Ice Rinks, Bowling, Indoor pool, its yours to explore. Geo Thermal heating andAIR CONDITIONED comfort! 1 pgk, 1 locker. Come see, Come buy!

DOWNSIZING? NEED PEACE & QUIET?Sunday, 2-4 pm. - $279,900 - #307-10631 No. 3 Road, RichmondPopular Admirals Walk on the bus line to Skytrain! Just minutes walk to Broadmoor Shopping Mall. You will love thisTOP FLOOR 2 bdrm plan. Gorgeous MOUNTAIN VIEW and cool in the summer. This spacious 968 plan will delight you.BRAND NEW KITCHEN & s/s APPLIANCES. Outdoor Pool, community garden, 1 sec pkg, 1 locker. No pets or rentals,19+ bldg. A quiet place to call home. See you at the open!

Concrete, Westside of Vanc for only $249,900!!It doesnt get better than this! Just step outside your door to bus, shops & bistros! This Kerrisdale Kutie will impressyou. Great 560 sqft oor plan which maximizes the PANORAMIC MTN VIEW from every room. Quiet concrete, pro-activebuilding. Maple kitchen, granite counters, New bathroom, freshly painted. building has been re-piped. 1 sec pkg, 1locker incl. 19+, No pets or rentals. 35% downpayment for Share purchase. MLS V887381. View more photos at www.DianeCardoso.com

Why do Buyers want Green Homes?For the answer to this interesting question, check out my Blog at:http://www.dianecardoso.com/Blog.php

Fundraising for 2011 RCDInternational Wheelchair Curling Bonspiel

PastaNight at Pub & Restaurant

$15$15/ticket/ticketFriday, July 29th, start at 6pmLegends Pub & Restaurant6511 Buswell Street, RichmondFood served 7pm-9pmTickets can be purchased at the RCD Ofce(100-5671 No. 3 Road, Richmond)Call RCD at 604-232-2404

All-You-Can-Eat Pasta Buffet 50/50 Draw at 7:30pm & 9pm Free Parking on Rooftop

Richmond Centrefor Disability

0722

0161

TodaysFlyersTodaysFlyers

*Partial Distribution 07223392

Marketplace IGA*Real West Superstore

The BayMichaels

604-241-0707 #5-8671NO. 1 ROAD (AT FRANCIS)SEAFAIR PLAZA

Now Offering: Botox IV Sedation

Dr. Ben Partovi, DDSDr. Kara Ellis-Partovi, DDSDr. Brandon Hiang, DDS

www.westrichmondsmiles.caTUES. -FRI. 10AM-6PM

SAT. 9AM-4PM

10065673

Blundell Centre188, 8120 No. 2 Road, Richmond

Tel 604-275-1244 Fax 604-275-2620www.bernardcallebaut.com

0722

9931

NewChocolates IceWine Trufes Kahlua Trufes Animal Farm (Orange Egg Cream)

Dessert Sauces Chocolate Karamel Hazelnut

Letters

The Editor,Re: Ottawa erodes democracy,

Letters, June 15.Its tax time, time to pay for the gov-

ernments we have deserved.My last and enduring hope is that I

am wrong about most of what I think Iknow about our municipal, provincial,and federal electoral and bureaucraticsystems. It does nothing to assuagemy pessimism about the future for yourchildren and mine when a person of Dr.Richard Mathiass intelligence, knowl-edge, experience, and integrity agreeswith me.

I would have greatly preferred thathe disagree and hold out some hope fortrue democracy, that he have offeredsome alternative to fixing a flawed sys-tem with a flawed system, and that hegive me some reason for abandoning thelegal alternative I am following as a lastresort because it isnt that I dont havebetter things to do.

First, fighting is stupid. I have thescars to prove it. Even when you win,you pay a price in injury, pain, money,time or inconvenience.

Second, the reason conventionalwisdom has it that you cant fightcity hall is that city hall, certainly TheRichmond City Hall, fights back withyour own tax money. You are payingthem to beat you down.

A sad example of this is my ownB.C. Supreme Court Petition whichoriginated with a B.D.A.S. ruling

in November 2009. The fact that amunicipal bylaw process overrules theCanadian Constitution and Freedom ofRights should be of concern to every-one. The attorney representing The Hall,in an effort to persuade me to drop thepetition, offered my attorney:!A one-time RCMP blitz in front ofLord Byng School (after initially say-ing The Hall could not control RCMPenforcement against dangerous drivingat this location) but no ongoing enforce-ment;!A review of the school zone signage(after initially saying it was adequate)but a refusal to even consider installinga radar speed reader board such as islocated at other high risk traffic loca-tions in Richmond;!A neighbourhood survey of GeorgiaStreet residents about the possibility offuture installation of speeds bumps, con-tingent upon a consensus. Does anyoneremember a survey and consensus forthe millions spent on the Olympic Oval,public art acquisition, The Tall Ships, orthe Dogs in Parks Taskforce, unless itwas a corporate consensus?

Now, I have first-hand experienceof how The Halls surveys work: Afterspending gobs of tax money The Halldoes what it damned well pleases, ornothing, regardless. It is, in my view, anexercise in futility.

In return for these dubious conces-sions, The Halls attorney demanded apromise from me to obey the bylaw that

puts me at risk. Well, my life may notbe worth much, but I hope it is worthmore than a $35 parking ticket. Even ifnot, the lives of the youngsters, parents,elders and disabled people transitingGeorgia Street sure as hell are!

Finally, The Hall conducted a sitesurvey Oct. 20, 2010 with two seniorstaff members, a traffic technician, andan RCMP sergeant. Affidavits weresworn by all, as well as other staff, andprovided me, through our respectiveattorneys, in two Cerlox bound volumeswhich, together with attachments, charts,tables, diagrams, fold-out aerial pho-tographs, deck level photographs withnotes and arrows, a response to my peti-tion, and associated correspondence, notincluding covers and binders, comprisesapproximately 150 pages!

If any of the many News readerswho have expressed their concern aboutspiraling taxes (e.g. Surplus spend-ing questionable, Clarke Carry, TheNews, June 15, 2011, p.12) are curiousabout how much all this, without actu-ally accomplishing anything, is costingthem in taxes, I encourage them to seekanswers from The Hall through Freedomof Information before, as Dr. Mathiasillustrates, our deteriorating democracyeradicates that too, as it has the federalpopular vote payment to political par-ties.

Ramblin Ryan Lake,Gnarly Old Dudes and Dames of

Steveston

Taking fighting for democracy to court


[email protected]

Life Member

20 Years

07220098

BROMES BEST BUYSTEVESTON 3 BEDROOM & DEN

Fantastic value for 3 bedrooms & den.4 bathrooms. Enclosed garage +

2nd covered parking spot. Only 8 years old.Views of Marina, farmland & N. Shore mountains.Walk to the Village. Enjoy the Steveston lifestyle.

#3-13028 No. 2 Rd.MLS V884771

Asking $529,000

STRATA WAREHOUSENO 6 ROAD & HWY 91

2173 square foot Freehold StrataWarehouse.19 ft ceilings, loading dock700 sq.ft. Mezzanine ofce

Excellent exposure, easy access, high trafc area.

13988 MaycrestWay

Asking $465,000Prices are CRUISE ONLY, per person, based on double occupancy in US dollars and reflect all savings and promotions including the 2 for 1 cruise rate. Airfare is additional. Prices& dates are subject to change without notice. Taxes included as noted. Other conditions may apply. Ask your Marlin Travel Advisor for full booking conditions including depositand final payment requirements. TM Trademarks of AIR MILES International Trading B.V. Used under license by LoyaltyOne, Inc., and Transat Distribution Canada Inc.Marlin Travel is a division of Transat Distribution Canada Inc. BC Reg. #23567. Head Office: 191 The West Mall, Suite 700, Etobicoke, ON M9C 5K8.

Call or visit your Marlin Travel River Cruise Specialists today!

Richmond Centre1604-6551 No. 3 Rd l Richmond604-273-8844

Grand European Touraboard VikingOdinAmsterdam to Budapest15 Days Nov 24, 2012

$3362Category F Taxes included

River cruising ...a better way to explore.Book any 2012 Viking River Cruise by July 31, 2011 & receive2For1 Cruise, Up To 2For1 Airfare, ComplimentaryWineand Double AIRMILES rewardmiles!

from usd

Waterways of the Czarsaboard Viking PeterhofSt. Petersburg toMoscow12 Days Sept 30, 2012

$3496Category F Taxes includedfrom usd

MagnificentMekongaboard RV TonleHanoi to Ho ChiMinh City15 Days July 5, 2012

$2999Category CS Taxes includedfrom usd

07084787

Because Small is Beautiful

For one weekin Octobersize matters.

YOURNEWSPAPERLOGO HERE

www.tomchoy.com604-817-8000 Sutton Group West Coast Realty

TCTomChoy

2005 2009

Richmond'sSold Specialist

604-817-8000www.tomchoy.com

PLATINUM

2005

DIAMOND

07220293

BUILD OR HOLD

HEATHER ST.Liveable home in

Garden City area. 60x148.Build your dream home.

Asking $1.338M

MCLENNAN

ACREAGEYour mansion minutes to thecity and YVR. Hobby blueberry

farm a bonus.

Asking $1.778M

LettersConstruction obscures citys beautyThe Editor,

Recently, there has been constructionwork near my neighbourhood.

In the mornings, I dont need myalarm clock because the constructionuproar is impossible not to hear. I under-stand that construction is needed to formbetter roads, but what I dont understandis the huge amount of time needed forconstruction.

Often I see construction signs beingheld, roads being dug out but no workersare seen.

This continues for days. Pedestriansare unable to travel on the paths properly,driveways are so unsteady that they cause

damage to the cars. In the winter, whenconstruction work is left behind becauseof the weather, the ice between the crackson the pavement expands, ruining theroads even more. As I sit inside my houseI can feel the shaking whenever a truck orbus passes by.

As a Richmond resident I hope thatthe construction work will be limited toa certain amount of time. This way, notonly does it assure residents of the safetyand peace they should receive, but it alsomakes Richmond an even more beautifulplace to live.

Anita ChenRichmond

The Editor,I was looking forward

to a respite on CanadaDay from the constructionnoise I am surrounded byat the moment with threenew houses being builtaround me. A quiet day inthe garden was planned,catching up on maintain-ance I have been unable todo because of the constantnoise.

However, this was notto be. It was carry on as

usual on the building site.Surely we are entitled toa little peace and quiet onCanadas birthday.

Any candidates whocome calling for my voteat election time had bet-ter come prepared withan answer as to what theyintend to do about the too-lax regulations regardingbuilding hours contractorsare able to worth within.

While trying to do alittle gardening amid the

noise, I pondered LeslieMacDougalls letter June29 and realized while herneighbours will be sorryto see she is outta here,our esteemed mayor andcouncillors will not be.After all, her sold propertywill probably be knockeddown to be replaced byyet another monster house,giving them more propertytax dollars to play with.

Annette MastersRichmond

No respite from noise on holiday


For one month only, purchase 30 days ofunlimited yoga, core & pilates for only $125.

30 Day Challengers receive 15% off 3, 6 & 12month memberships*. Space is limited, sign up now!

*Excludes auto pay

0722

8734

Top 1% of Realtors in Your Neighbourhood Since 2001

Carl [email protected]

Independently Owned & Operated

Sold Listings Within 3 Months ...............Price302-8811 Lansdowne Rd, Rmd ...........................$428,800232-7451 Moffat Rd, Rmd ...................................$418,88816736 25A Ave., S Surrey White Rock.............. $1,389,00016851 28th Ave, S Surrey White Rock.............. $1,798,0003523 Rosemary Height Dr, S. Surrey....................$900,0006214-5117 Garden City Rd, Rmd .........................$329,5001801-9180 Hemlock Dr, Rmd...............................$798,0003678 Devonshire Dr, S. Surrey ......................... $1,338,0002867 144th St, S. Surrey.................................. $3,680,000106-5900 Dover Cr, Rmd......................................$438,8009691 McBurney Dr, Rmd......................................$858,0003629 159A St, S. Surrey................................... $2,898,000

Sold Listings Within 3 Months ...............Price3302 Canterbury Dr, S. Surrey ........................ $1,388,0009420 Diamond Rd, Rmd................................... $1,998,00015355 36A Ave, S. Surrey.....................................$843,000124-7800 St Albans Rd, Rmd...............................$259,0005591 Rowling Pl, Rmd..........................................$672,0003780 Lamond Ave, Rmd .......................................$948,0008440 Fairbrook Cr, Rmd ................................... $1,005,0009480 Piermond Rd, Rmd.................................. $1,030,000933 164th St, S. Surrey.................................... $1,095,5008291 Fairbrook Cr, Rmd .......................................$987,000423-9233 Ferndale Rd, Rmd................................$367,000601-7555 Alderbridge Way, Rmd .........................$450,000 07

2233

86

$2,688,000

7171 No 5 Rd, RichmondLuxury new 11,000+ sf mansion, custombuilt on a 21,827 sf lot, includes a 2500sf accessory building. 3 spacious levelswith open oor plan: large BRs, 2 Dens, 2steam rms, 1600+ sf open entertainmentarea; grand foyer, water fountain,dramatic drop ceilings, crown mouldings,H/W ooring, granite counters, A/C etc.

$2,388,000

8680 Pigott Rd., Richmond New Listing!Magnicent mansion in Saunders:3896sf 5 BR+den & 5.5 Bath luxuriouscustom built home by renowned builder.Grant entry opening, high ceiling, crownmoulding, marble & h/w rs thru-out,high-end cabinetry & appls, home theare,radiant heating, A/C, HRV, steam bath,security sys & park-like garden. Close toMcRoberts High, shopping & transit.

$289,800

202-189 Ontario Pl, Vancouver New Listing!Beautiful 1br+1bath+den at the Mayfair.Centrally located 41st & Main. E-facing. 1covered secured parking, insuite laundry &storage. Excellent & well maintained building,bal. of 2-5-10 home warranty. Restrictedpets & rentals. On bus routes to downtown &UBC; walking distance to Canada Line. Closeto Oakridge Mall, Langara College, QE Park.Excellent Buy!

$259,900

221-8651 Westminster HWY, Rmd New Listing!Central Rmd: Lansdowne Square, greatbuilding with newer paint & low maintfee. Well kept, bright & spacious 2-BRinside unit, away from Westminster HWY;955 sf, N-facing. Walking distance toSkytrain, bus stops, Rmd Public Market& Rmd Centre.

$1,788,000

10020 Springmont Dr, Rmd OPEN HOUSE SAT. JULY 23 2-4PMStevenston North: Brand new. 7164 sf cornerlot, 3363 sf interior, 5BR+6Bath+Den, 3-car-garage, S-facing yard. Superior material andworkmanship: beautiful mouldings, unique lightxtures & chandelier, granite & H/W oors;big media rm with ensuite & walk-ins; HRV,A/C, radiant heat, steam shower, 2-5-10 NHW.Steps to dyke, parks etc.

$358,800

1103-8288 Lansdowne Rd, RmdBetter than new! Concrete high riseVersante. Bright & spacious 1BR+1bathcorner unit. NW facing with mountain& city view. S/S whirlpool appliances,granite counter tops & laminate oors.Steps away from Skytrain, bus stops,Lansdowne Mall & Kwantlen university.Now tenanted: $1200/month, lease until1/31/12)

$228,800

218-7800 St. Albans Rd, RmdCentral Rmd: Well kept, bright1BR+1bath, 647 sf garden over-lookingunit with in-suite laundry. Minutes toschools, Rmd Centre & Canada Line.Great opportunity for investor & 1st timebuyer! Long time good tenant occupied,willing to stay.

$579,000

2-7373 Turnill St, Rmd New Listing!McLennan North: Mezzo! Less than 1-yrnew, spacious, deluxe 3BR, 2.5Bath, 2 Parkingtownhome, 9 ceiling with extensive crownmoulding, HWF, professional series s/sappliances, granite counters in kitchen and allbaths. Show home condition!

$559,800

17-6468 Cooney Rd., Rmd New Listing!3yr-new inside unit in convenient Brighousearea! Discover Redwood Residences, walkto Richmond Centre, Lansdowne Mall andCanada Line! Very well kept 3 BR townhomeoverlooking courtyard. S/S kitchen appliances,laminate ooring, granite countertops, electricreplace, buit-in alarm system, 9 main oorceiling, individual secured parking. Feelsecure with Rain Screen Technology and theremaining 2-5-10 warranty.

$998,000

8620 Fairfax Cr., Rmd New Listing!3BR+2Bath split level on quiet street in wellestablished Seafair neighbourhood. Updatesof roof, kitchen, master bedroom, replace,carpets, beautifully renished HW oors, freshpaint inside & out. Situated on large E-facing,6957sf lot with childrens play equipment &great deck for outdoor enjoyment.

$659,800

#74-9133 Sills Ave, Rmd OPEN HOUSE SUN. JULY 24 2-4PMWell maintained S-facing 4BR+2.5Bath1723sf townhouse at sought afterPolygons Leighton Green. Great location,close to park and school. Quiet andconvenient. Easy access to front entrancefrom street. Located on the quiet sideof Bennett

$658,800

1801-5900 Alderbridge Way, RmdPenthouse @ LOTUS built by award-winningbuilder CRESSEY. 3 BR+2Bath, 1058 sf NWfacing corner unit with panoramic view of theOlympic Oval, mountain & river. Functionallayout, bright and spacious, 10 ceiling,geothermal heating & cooling. World classamenities: 80 Olympic swimming pool, sauna/steam room, recreation centre. Convenientlylocated at the heart of Richmond!

$1,788,000

7280 Montana Rd, Rmd OPEN HOUSE SAT. JULY 23 2-4PMElegant custom built 4-yr-new executivehome: 5 BR, 4.5 baths, 1 BR in-law suitewith kitchen and separate entrance; grandfoyer, high coffered ceiling, detailed crownmouldings, HWF, 2 kitchens, S/S appliances,Media Room, steam shower, A/C, HRV, hotwater radiant heating. Bal. NHW. Close toGREAT schools & community centre.$1,880,000

6511 Camsell Cr., Rmd New Listing!Luxurious mansion in the most desirableGranville area: 3230 sf 4BR+den & 4.5 Bath builtby renowned quality European builder. Grandentry with high ceiling, crown moulding, marble& walnut h/w rs thru-out. High-end cabinetry &appls, granite top ctr isl., home theatre, radiantheating, A/C, HRV, fenced park-like garden. Closeto Richmond High, shopping & transit.

Community

DON GRANT/SPECIAL TO THE NEWS

Ashley Newcomb (second from left) was the lucky winner of last monthsDestination Steveston prize of a whale watching excursion. Steveston SeabreezeAdventures supplied the prize, and co-owners Bob Morimoto (far left) and RickThompson (far right) help Ashley and her father Don celebrate the win.


Advertisement

Call 310-2345 orclick on bcaa.com

You may be surprised to learn thatmedical care outside of B.C. can be veryexpensive - especially in the UnitedStates. For example, the average costof emergency in-patient hospital care inthe United States often exceeds $1,000USD per day, and can even be as highas $10,000 USD per dayfor intensive care. Andsince Health InsuranceBC (formerly MSP) maycover as little as 10 percent of the medicalexpenses you could facewhen travelling outsideB.C., the Ministry ofHealth Services stronglyadvises buying additionalmedical insurance even ifyou only plan to leave thecountry for one day.

Many B.C. residents already havelimited travel insurance coveragethrough their credit card or employerextended benefits program. However,this coverage often doesnt have a highenough dollar limit or cover you for thenumber of days per trip you require.

Know before you go.

Reviewing your travel insuranceis increasingly important as somecountries are now monitoring travellerscoverage prior to crossing their borders.In fact, it was recently announcedthat several European countries areadvising travellers to be prepared toshow proof of medical coverage andmay also impose a minimum coveragerequirement.

Its wise to check the Foreign Affairsand International Trade Canada websiteat voyage.gc.ca. Select your destinationand the Entry/Exit Requirementssection will provide you with the travelinsurance requirements. If you haveconfirmed coverage through your

credit card or extendedbenefits program, besure to obtain the properdocumentation to meetthe entry requirements ofyour destination(s).

Travel with peace-of-mind.

If you find that yourcurrent coverage isinadequate to completelyprotect you from thefinancial devastation

an accident or injury could cause,investigate additional coverage likeemergency excess medical insurance,to be protected and enjoy peace-of-mind during your travels. Rememberto purchase your coverage beforeleaving B.C. Coverage is availablethrough private insurers, such as BCAA,who offer at least five million dollars inemergency medical coverage. Alwayscarry your declaration page withyou when travelling as proof of yourinsurance coverage.

For more information about travelinsurance talk to your local BCAAInsurance Agent today.

Travel protected fromthe unexpected.

Edward MacAdam is an Insurance Advisor at BCAA.He can be reached at [email protected].

INSURANCEOUTLOOK

TRAVELINSURANCEWITH

EDWARDMACADAM

Re/Max Westcoast Readers Choice Winner for Best Real Estate Agency 2010

[email protected]

604.328.3507www.debrobson.com

0722

1977

122 172nd Street, nearly in White RockMLS F1026163

asking only $738,000 for an amazing nearly-new homewith three potential living areas... There is a coach-houseabove the garage rented for $820/month, and the househas been owner-occupied since new! 3000+ sf includesthe 500sf coach house. If you want immaculate, this is it!

If you want stylish, this is it!

How amazing is Squamish? Checkout MLS# V889465 and see!

This immaculate townhome is 1470+ sf, two levels with3/4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and a double garage. Its pricedat only $379,000... REALLY... what would it be worth in

Richmond? whoa!! #34 2401 Mamquam Rd- just ask Deb!

SOLD: 6905 Nicholson, Delta SOLD: 12311 Cambie Rd., Richmond

Are you a Schnauzer person?Check out our site for bi-monthly

Meetups at local outdoor venues....its so much fun!http://www.meetup.com/schnauzer-113

NEW LISTING#48 - 5380 Smith Drive, RichmondGreat open oorplan, 3 bedrms 3 bathrms, double

garage, excellent condition and amazing location closeto shopping & highways. This main oor has a perfectlayout with a large kitchen/eating area, plus a seperatedining room and living room, all joined together. Come

see come buy...

NEW LISTING COMING!2 level t/home in Surrey in the $360s - backs onto greenspace, very quiet.

0722

8748

*LIMITED TIME OFFER AT FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:

1. 5300 #3 ROAD, LANSDOWNE MALL 604-304-8200

2. 8010 SABA ROAD, RICHMOND 778-297-6030

SPECIAL*OFFERS:

Buy ANY item from our menu atregular price and get the 2nditem of equal or lesser value

FREE!Extra Large Pizza with any 3toppings at $999ea(for pick-up only)FREE!Coffee with Omelette

Festive TUESAYS & SUNDAYSany pizza slice

Only

$100At 8010 Saba Rd. Location ONLY

Expires August 15, 2011 Bring this coupon for the offer.

*one coupon per pizza

Community

As promised, here areadditional important tips tohelp you communicate witha heard of hearing person(HOH). This is the last ofthree articles on this topic.! Begin every conversationby positioning yourself infront of the HOH person.This will help them relaxand know that you care bythe effort youre making.! Be aware of possibleemotional responses suchas: embarrassment, denial,anger, withdrawal, frustra-tion or confusion.! If you are not beingunderstood, ask the personwhat you can do differently.! From time to time ask theperson how well you aredoing. They often respondwith a positive commentthat will make you feelappreciated for your effort.! Write down key wordsor phrases and be awarethe some older peoplecant read; they may be tooembarrassed to tell you.! Take time to include theHOH person in group situ-ations; they feel hurt andfrustrated because of miss-ing so much.! Dont talk to the HOH

persons friend just becauseit is easier. Try several dif-ferent ways of communicat-ing until you find one or acombination of ways thatwork.

In the case of hospital-ization:! Put a notice on the hos-pital chart and above thepatients bed.! The HOH person cantread lips through curtainsor in the dark.! Make chaplains, volun-teer or visitors aware of thehearing impairment.! Dont do anything unex-pected from behind.! Tap the mattress to get thepatients attention if his /herback is turned.! Dont leave the patient incomplete darkness; leave adim light on.! Make sure the hearing aidis within easy reach.

These are tips for com-

municating with HOHpersons. There are otherguidelines for people whoare deaf and use sign lan-guage.

The important messageis to find strategies thatwork. You can feel proudof yourself for your effortsand the hard of hearing per-son will appreciate you formaking the most importantthing in life communica-tion easier for them.

Jan Gazley RN, BScNis a nurse with over 24years of experience includ-ing caring for people withdementia. Contact Jan atonetoonehomehealth.ca or604-786-6165.

Wendy Thompson MA isa gerontologist, caregiverconsultant and coach, pub-lished author and formerOlympian. She is availablefor consulting and coach-ing at 604-275-0091.

Strategies to help the hard of hearing

CAREGIVER CORNER

JanGazley

WendyThompson


072294

96

Prices and availability are subject to change without notice. This is not an offering for sale. Any such offering can only be made by way of disclosure statement.

NowPre

viewin

g!

Its in your nature.Nestled beside 12 acres of trees, elds and owers, this vibrant new Richmond community gives you the tranquility of green space close to theexcitement of urban space. After all, your favourite shops and services are at your door andVancouver is just down the road. Register today!1 bedroom homes from $218,800 2 bedroom homes from $298,800Register today: liveatthegardens.ca 604.271.3331Presentation Centre located at 10640 No. 5 Road, Richmond Open daily 12 - 5pm, closed Fridays or by appointment

Joey Kwan was eatinga few chocolate candieswhen a thought occurredto her.

What if, mused thepromotions manager atAberdeen Centre, some-one could construct anEgyptian exhibition madeentirely out of chocolatecandies?

That idea spawned giantreproductions of The GreatPyramid and The Sphinxof Giza made completelyout of M&M chocolatecandies, which will be ondisplay at Aberdeen Centrebeginning July 29.

Last year, I started tothink about M&M candiesand how fun it would be tohave an educational exhibitmade out of them, Kwansaid.

So, the mother of a 12-year-old girl went online tosee if she could find an art-ist who could create whatshe had imagined.

I did a lot of researchand then found an artist inHong Kong who I thoughtwould be perfect for thejob, she said.

For about a year, Kwancarried on email and phonecall discussions with HongKong-based multimediaand toy designer, DioWong.

Dio had done similarexhibits, but on a muchsmaller scale, but afterour talks back and forthhe agreed to it, she said,adding he created the torchrelay bear mascot for the

2008 Beijing SummerOlympics as well as achocolate scene to promotethe film TransformersRevenge of the Fallen(2009.) In fact, Dio hasapplied to the GuinnessBook of World Recordsbecause these chocolatesculptures just might bethe tallest and largest onesmade out of M&M can-dies.

The central atrium atAberdeen will be trans-formed into ancient Egypt,where shoppers can comeand explore the world ofthe Boy King Tutakhamunand his treasure trove.

Visitors will enter themammoth display throughtwo guardian statues andenter into a reproductionof Tutankhamuns burialchamber. According toKwan it is resplendentwith its hieroglyphic ritualimages, murals depictingthe King and Gods, as wellas his second coffin andthe famed gold funerarymask.

It was also importantfor Kwan to have the newexhibition interactive andeducational.

There will be a team oflocal post-secondary aspir-ing art students who willwork alongside Wong fora month to create massive,coloured sculptures.

They will be build-ing showpieces which willrise up 10 feet and 13 feetwide, said Kwan.

Throughout the sum-mer months, there will bea number of special eventstied to the exhibition. There

will be weekly Egyptian-themed musical and danceacts. As well, Kwan saidvisitors might see a livingKing Tut statue dancingaround the mall.

Perhaps most impressiveis the collection of morethan 20 museum replicas ofthe most notable items ofKing Tuts riches, on loanfrom Royal Exhibitions, ahistorical replicating com-pany based in Ontario.

I was talking to the

curator at the RoyalExhibitions and he toldme he had a collection ofreplicas, including KingTuts tomb, the goldenthrone from the antecham-ber, an iron dagger fromthe Annexe as well as alife-sized statue of theking himself, said Kwan.Theres a lot of interest-ing stuff and he told me wecould borrow them for ourexhibit.

Aberdeen atrium transforming into ancient Egyptian tombEXHIBITION

T H E R I C H M O N D N E W S

IslandLifeEditorial enquiries?

Please contact The Richmond News5731 No.3 Road V6X 2C9Phone: 604-270-8031Fax: 604-270-2248

Email: [email protected]

Did you Know?

A Little history about Boy King Tutankhamun! Known as the Boy King, Tutankhamun ruled Egypt

from the age of nine until he died around the age of 18or 19. He reigned from 1333-23 BC.

! In 1922, his nearly intact tomb was discoveredby British explorer Howard Carter in the Valley of theKings, Egypt.

! Buried with the king was a treasure trove of richesand artifacts.

! To this day, major studies have been conducted intohow he died, with speculations running from an infectedleg, to being assassinated to having malaria.

Source: Aberdeen Centre

PHOTOS SUBMITTED

These replicas of of a golden throne and a life-sizedstatue of King Tutankhamun will be part of an exhibi-tion at Aberdeen Centre, along with reproductions ofthe Great Pyramid and the Sphinx of Giza, made out ofM&M chocolates, beginning July 29.

see Show page 16

BYMICHELLE [email protected]


GREATESTSHOW UNDER EARTH.It was once the largest copper mine in the British Empire. Today, the Britannia Mine Museum

opens up a little-seen world that fascinates all ages. Just like miners did, visitors climb aboard a

mine train and rumble into an authentic tunnel. Entertaining guides describe the workings of

drills and tools from the past century. Every visit includes gold panning with the chance to take

home frequent findings. A captivating 15-minute film re-creates the past and reveals how

families turned their isolated surroundings into pleasant experiences. The Family Play Area

keeps young ones entertained. A glittering gift shop offers unique stones and carvings. To reach

the Britannia Mine Museum, head north on the scenic Sea to Sky Highway. And the critics say:

!!!!1/2 TRIP ADVISOR. Great Experience! FROMMERS TRAVEL. See you there!


REGULAR PRICEREGULAR PRICE

Enter Our Draw for a FREE Gift Basket Anniversary Pricing in effect until August 15

0722

0291

MAKE THE HEALTHY CHOICERICHMOND CENTRE MALL (near Sears)

604-270-0007EXTRA IN STORE

SPECIALS!EXTRA IN STORE

SPECIALS!

Many thanks to all ourMany thanks to all ourgreat and dedicatedgreat and dedicatedcustomers for theircustomers for their

support through the years.support through the years.We look forward toWe look forward tocontinuing to servecontinuing to serveyou and helping youyou and helping you

meet your health needsmeet your health needsfor years to come.for years to come.

25% OFF REGULAR PRICE VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS25% OFF REGULAR PRICE VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS20% OFF REGULAR PRICE BOOKS20% OFF REGULAR PRICE BOOKS

15% OFF ALL REGULAR PRICE COSMETICS15% OFF ALL REGULAR PRICE COSMETICS

Community

They will be in plexus-glass displaycases so people can see them up close.

Meanwhile, the atriums water foun-tain will move to the rhythm of WalkLike an Egyptian, added Kwan.

The dancing water fountain will fol-low to the beats of the song, she said.

All Hail The Boy King! Tutankhamuncomes to Aberdeen Centre until Sept. 5

in the central atrium.When the News asked Kwan if her

daughter is excited about the upcomingexposition, she laughed and said: Mydaughter is much more interested in thechocolate reproductions and even askedif she could eat some of them.

For more information about the exhibitas well as show times for various events,visit www.aberdeencentre.com.

Show:On until September

New ad

Continued from page 14


TRAFFIC DELAYSNO. 6 ROAD, RICHMOND

2951

BC Hydro and its contractors will be making improvements to BC Hydroequipment that will require manhole work, and the installation of duct banks(trenches for electrical works) along No. 6 Road in Richmond from BridgeportRoad, south to Westminster Highway.

The work is scheduled to begin in at the end of July and continue until at leastthe end of September. The hours of work on most days will be from 7 a.m. to8 p.m., with occasional evening work. Please watch for the electronic signsthat will show any change in hours of construction work.

All businesses and residences along this section will continue to have access.

There will be trafc delays as single lane, alternating trafc will be required.Drivers are encouraged to use other transportation routes. Flaggers will beon the road so please drive with extra caution.

Any questions about this project may be emailed [email protected] or call the Lower MainlandCommunity Relations Project Line at 1 800 663 1377.

For 50 years, BC Hydro has been providing clean, reliable electricity to our customers.Today we are planning for the next 50 years by investing in new projects, upgradingexisting facilities and working with our customers to conserve energy throughPower Smart.

Learn more at bchydro.com/regeneration50

0708

5853

15.99

(Average $13.99/bottle)

5

New Blueberry Dry Wine 750ml

recall blueberry and blackcurrant. Delicious.

SummerNightsFun

Live Music!FREE!

at King George Park Gathering Place#5 & Cambie Roads, Richmond

FacepaintingActivities & Games BBQ

5:00pm-7:30pm

Call 604-233-8399 for more information

Fair Weather Onlybands start at 6:30pm

July 26 Brave Waves

August 9 Soft Focus

August 2 Christina Alconcel

Presented by the East Richmond Community Association 07220

292

0701

0466

Enroll today and improve your childs water safety for this summer

Fall Session: Sept 6 to Dec 16 (15 weeks, 1-4 times/week)

$55441 No. 3 Road,5441 No. 3 Road,RichmondRichmondAcross from Lansdowne CentreAcross from Lansdowne Centre

604-278-0048604-278-0048Fri.

9:30-9Sat.

9:30-6Sun.12-6

FORCED TOLIQUIDATEENTIRE SUMMERDUE TO THE SLOW ECONOMIC CLIMATE, HIPE IS FORCED TO

LIQUIDATE ITS ENTIRE LADIES SUMMER INVENTORY.

ALL

AT

TO$1507

2206

64

Excluding Orly, Specials

Community

Ive recently written ofthe challenges of romanticand marital relationships,how our thoughts of oneanother can suddenly orgradually shift from thepositive to the negative,and how love withoutdeliberate care and main-tenance can be lost.

With the cognitive shift to negative thinking, behav-iour follows and we can share more negative than posi-tive experiences.

We must remain wary of this tendency towards nega-tivity of criticism and complaining of competingneeds and wants.

At our family dinner table, we play the AppreciationGame.

My kids might tell you that I force them to play thegame but of course its for our own good. Everyonecomes out a winner, and everyone gets to eat after weplay the game.

Even on days when the kids havent been gettingalong, I ask each to say at least one thing they appre-ciate about each of the other members of the family including each sibling and parent.

Ive also taught my kids to start and end each daywith a prayer of thanksgiving with a special emphasison the people who make a positive difference in theirlives.

If theyre ever stuck for some ideas, I start them offby reminding them about everything Mom and Dad dofor them.

Counting their blessings at the start of each day, theyare primed to look for the positive throughout that day.At days end when I would tuck them into bed, they willrecall the good that they have been given; again, a posi-tive way to close the day.

This framing of the day with an attitude of gratitudeinfluences how they see their world, themselves andothers. Rather than focus on what they lack and whatthey want, they appreciate what they do have and feelmore empowered to manage the challenges of each day.

I practise the same rituals, and it has helped methrough difficult and challenging times in my life. Eachmorning, the first person I think of before I get out ofmy bed is the person lying next to me my wife.

No matter what the day has brought and even whenwe have had disagreements, I have continued my ritualof appreciation.

Invariably, the good that I have been given throughthe blessings of this relationship and the daily devotionof my wife over many years outweighs the minor chal-lenges of the day.

The act of appreciation may sound simple or simplis-tic, but it has helped me keep perspective on whatmatters most to me and what really makes a differencein the life of my family.

Dr. Davidicus Wong is a physician and writer. HisHealthwise column appears regularly in this paper, andhis blog can be found at davidicuswong.wordpress.com,twitter.com/drdavidicuswong and facebook.com/davidi-cus.wong.

Appreciation cango a long way

HEALTH

HEALTHWISE

DavidicusWong M.D.


*Bonus Sears Club Points on approved credit. Please allow 4-6 weeks after job is complete for bonus points to be awarded toyour account. Earn $300 in points (30,000 Sears Club Points) with purchase of either a Central/Ductless Air Conditioner, HeatPump, and/or Furnace. Excludes value-priced items with price points ending in .97. **Pay in 12, 24 or 36 monthly installments onlyon your Sears MasterCard or Sears Card. Installment billing fee on equal payment offer (except in Quebec), 12 Months - $64.99,24 Months - $84.99, 36 Months - $149.99 and no minimum purchase (except in Quebec $200 min purchase required). Interestwill accrue on nanced amount (which includes installment billing fee and applicable taxes) at the rate then in force for purchasetransactions but will be waived if monthly installments are paid in full when due. If not paid in full when due, interest on unpaidmonthly installment accrued from the date installment posted to account will no longer be waived and will be charged to account.If account falls 4 billing cycles past due offer terminates and interest on unpaid balance of nanced amount accrued from postingdate will no longer bewaived andwill be charged to your account. See Cardmember Agreement for more details. Offers do not applyto previously signed contracts. Not valid in conjunction with any other discount or promotion. Seasonal Energy Efciency Ratio.Sears is a registered Trademark of Sears, licensed for use in Canada. MasterCard and the MasterCard Brand Mark are registeredtrademarks and PayPass is a registered trademark of MasterCard International Incorporated.

Offers end July 31, 2011.

2011 Sears Canada Inc.

NE073H211

1.855.535.7116SearsHomeServices.ca

WE INSTAL

L

COLEMAN 14.5 S.E.E.RAIR CONDITIONERInstant Savings of $150 (series 77164)

COLEMAN ECHELON98% HIGH EFFICIENT

FURNACEInstant Savings of $200 (series 27586)

NO MONEY DOWN, NO INTEREST**when you use your

Sears Financial Credit Card.

77164) (series

YOU MAY QUALIFY TO

RECEIVE UP TO $900IN GOVERNMENT GRANTS

SAVE $350when you buy an Air Conditioner and Furnace

+

Earn$600 in points*

when you use your Sears Financial Credit Card(thats 60,000 BONUS Sears Club Points)

SAVEyou when

PLUS

Your BaggalliniHeadquarters

1302W.Broadway604 736 2676 - Free Parking in rear

0722

0123

Community

FLORENCE LEE/SPECIAL TO THENEWS

Almost 300 peopleauditioned to be part ofthe New Talent SingingAwards but only eightcandidates (seen abovewith special guest per-former Jonathan Wong,also pictured at left)made it to the final,held July 9 at the RiverRock Show Theatre. Thechampion was CrystalLeung, Richard Shan was1st Runner up and GraceHsu 2nd Runner Up.


This summer couldbe a scorcher.

Nearly half of wildres in British Columbiaare caused by human carelessness. Please prevent

and report wildres. To report a wildre,call *5555 on your cell.

For more information, visitwww.BCforestreinfo.gov.bc.ca

MERILEE MCCAFFERYT: [email protected]

SUTTON GROUP - SEAFAIR REALTYAN INDEPENDENT MEMBER BROKER

0722

4969

A referral is when you introduce someone you care about to someone you trust!

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4pm9511 Neill Place, Richmond

New Price $1,488,0002500sqft rancher on an 8550sqft corner lot in popularPark Lane. Lovingly maintained by the original ownersthis home has a very functional 1 level, 4 bed, 4 bath

oorplan. Extra large rooms, beautiful swimming pool &the perfect neighbourhood. MLS #V899554

8880 Allison Street, Richmond

Gorgeous 4 br, 3 bath home on a quiet cul-de-sac. Unbeatable renovations! A gorgeous gourmet

kitchen, open concept living space, beautiful coveredpatio for year round entertaining & a HUGE master

bedroom with spa-like en-suite! MLS #V898848

3839 Richmond St., Richmond$839,000

If youre looking for something different, somethingspecial... your search has ended! This wonderfully

unique home has the perfect layout for entertaining.Bright, open-concept living area, South facing patio,

vaulted ceilings, 3 brs, 2 baths & a bonus loft. Walk toSteveston Village. MLS #V880464

coneataen

us 4

cep

b on a q

, Ric

kitchen, open concept living space, beautiful covered offer

enofoffer

Unbeatable renovations!offer

eatakitchen, open concept living space, beautiful covered offe

ren conof

Gorgeous 4 br, 3 bath home on a quiet cul-de-

offerbr


rkitchen, open concept living space, beautiful covered offe

rconceof


offer4 b


bleoffer

ofoffer


boffer

ofGorgeous 4 br, 3 bath home on a quiet cul-de-

offerr, 3


renofferGorgeous 4 br, 3 bath home on a quiet cul-de-

offerbath home


enovations!ofGorgeous 4 br, 3 bath home on a quiet cul-de-

offerus


offer3 b erGorgeous 4 br, 3 bath home on a quiet cul-de-offeron aerGorgeous 4 br, 3 bath home on a quiet cul-de-offeron aerGorgeous 4 br, 3 bath home on a quiet cul-de-offerbath home on


offerb er

8880 Allison Street, Richmond

offer

ich

eroffererof

us 4 br

offerus 4 br

eatableoffer

eatableen conoffe

ren conoff

br, 3 b

offerbr, 3 b

renooffer

renooffererRichm

offerRichm

on a

offeron a

or yearh spa

en conce

pa-likik

ceptertaini

tion

ing

s! A

&bea

Aa

autifug

quiet

pen patio for year round entertaining & a HUGE masterpendingyear

bedroom with spa-like en-suite!pending

ompen patio for year round entertaining & a HUGE masterpendingyear ro


withpenpendingor


ompenpending patio for year round entertaining & a HUGE masterpendingroun


h spapen bedroom with spa-like en-suite!pending

spapenkitchen, open concept living space, beautiful covered

pendingconce patio for year round entertaining & a HUGE masterpendingund


papen patio for year round entertaining & a HUGE masterpendingyearpending

witpen patio for year round entertaining & a HUGE masterpendingyearpen patio for year round entertaining & a HUGE masterpendingor year rounpen patio for year round entertaining & a HUGE masterpendingrounkitchen, open concept living space, beautiful covered pendingcon

penor yearpendingor year

om witpending

om witpenen conce

pendingen conceyear roundpendingyear round

with spapending

with spapen patio for year round entertaining & a HUGE masterpendingen


pa-likpendinkitchen, open concept living space, beautiful covered

pendinglivi patio for year round entertaining & a HUGE masterpendingterpen

kitchen, open concept living space, beautiful covered

pendingcept patio for year round entertaining & a HUGE masterpendingenterdinkitchen, open concept living space, beautiful covered pendingiving patio for year round entertaining & a HUGE masterpendingtertadin

Unbeatable renovations!

pendingnskitchen, open concept living space, beautiful covered

pendingspa patio for year round entertaining & a HUGE masterpendinginindinkitchen, open concept living space, beautiful covered pendingng patio for year round entertaining & a HUGE masterpendingtainidinkitchen, open concept living space, beautiful covered pendingng patio for year round entertaining & a HUGE masterpendingtadin

Unbeatable renovations!

pendings! A gorgeous gourmet

pendingAkitchen, open concept living space, beautiful covered

pendingspa

pendingindin

A gorgeous gourmet

pendingA gkitchen, open concept living space, beautiful covered

pendingspacedinkitchen, open concept living space, beautiful covered pendingce, bkitchen, open concept living space, beautiful covered

pendingpt living space,ding


pending

qui A gorgeous gourmet

pendinggekitchen, open concept living space, beautiful covered

pendingbeautdin

A gorgeous gourmet

pendinggorgkitchen, open concept living space, beautiful covered

pendingliving space, beg


pending

qui A gorgeous gourmet

pendingeoukitchen, open concept living space, beautiful covered

pendingautg

pendingifug A gorgeous gourmet

pendingeous gkitchen, open concept living space, beautiful covered

pendingifug A gorgeous gourmet

pendingeoukitchen, open concept living space, beautiful covered

pendingifudin

A gorgeous gourmet

pendingor g


pending

uiet A gorgeous gourmet

pendingA gorgeousdin


pending

a quiet

pendincept li

pendingcept liund enterpendingund enter

pa-likepending

pa-likependinion

pendingionliving s

pendingliving stertainipendingtertainidin

s!

pendings! A

pendingAspace

pendingspaceingpendingingding

on a q

pending

on a qA gorg

pendingA gorgce, bea

pendingce, bea&pendingding

quiet

pending

quietgeous g

pendingeous gautifu

pendingautifu

FREE Daily Skytrain Shuttle - Increase Your Thrills Play it Live! Table Games and Exciting New Slots Live Entertainment - Friday & Saturday, 9pm Great Food & Responsible Cocktails

Redbar Lounge Salt & Pepper CafSchanks Sports Grill Shang Noodle House

Kirin Restaurant

PLA

richmond news july 22 2011

Documents