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by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter
Martin van den Hemel photo Displaying the quilts they made and are shipping to Onagawa, Japan are (from left) Martha Samsin, Corisande Percival-Smith, Vickie McLeod, Moreen Rutherford and Freda Hopper.
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Quilted comfort for Onagawa Quilts being donated to children of earthquake-ravaged Japan by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter
Soccer stars at nationals Page 29
It’s a message they hope will bring comfort to the young survivors of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan last March. “We are all people, together in this world, who help each other in a time of need,” said Moreen Rutherford of the Richmond Textile Arts Guild. Together with the City of Richmond’s Sister City Committee, the Steveston Rotary Club and the Steveston Community Centre, the guild’s members have been making uniquely-designed comfort quilts for the many children of the fishing village of Onagawa, Japan who lost their parents, extended families and all their possessions and a lifetime of memories as a result of the disaster. Rutherford explained that in one of the quilts she made, she incorporated origami cranes, maple leafs and special Japanese fabric into its
They were informed that they’d have to hire an electrician if they wanted the electricity restored. Something had gone wrong during the install, and they were informed they were on the hook for the repair bill. “It is really upsetting,” Rieke told The Richmond Review. “They’re trying to tell you you’re at fault, that it’s a fire hazard and that you’re responsible.” During the installation, one of the four clips that connects the smart meter to the home’s electrical wiring, inexplicably snapped off. It wasn’t a simple fix, and the McRaes were told they’d need to hire somebody to fix the problem, since it was their responsibility. That had them scratching their heads, since their old power meter hadn’t been a problem until the installer came by. But after the Review reached Keith Anderson, BC Hydro’s director of deployment for the smart meter project, Rieke was told that the utility provider would be sending over one of its own electricians.
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design to symbolize Canada and Japan coming together during the country’s crisis. The Comfort Quilt project was led by former Richmond councillor Corisande Percival-Smith, and Eileen Ryan-Lewis. A total of 62 (a number that figures to grow as the groups continue to craft quilts) have thus far been assembled and the goal is to try to ship them to Japan by November. The quilts will be brought to Richmond’s sister city, Wakayama, later this year, and together with representatives from that city and the City of Richmond, will be brought to Onagawa. Richmond Sister City Committee chair Sylvia Gwozd said that the $80,000 raised in just a few hours in Steveston shortly after the tsunami, has grown by another $55,000 through many more events, bringing the total to $135,000. That money will be used to purchase school supplies for the children in Onagawa.
Malcolm McRae and his wife Rieke knew long ago that their BC Hydro smart meter was going to soon be installed. So after returning from a brief lunch in Steveston on Wednesday, they weren’t completely surprised by a door hanger that greeted them at the front door, indicating the work had been done. But the first sign something was amiss happened moments earlier when their garage door opener wouldn’t work for some reason. As it turned out, their power was out, and what should have been a minutes-long installation became an exercise in frustration for the longtime Steveston couple.
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Richmond Review · Page 3 Martin van den Hemel photo Vancouver Whitecaps FC chief executive officer Paul Barber smiles as he shares a David Beckham story during a presentation at a Richmond Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Thursday.
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Build it like Beckham, Barber tells chamber by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter Soccer fans shouldn’t be treated like fans, but like customers, Vancouver Whitecaps FC chief executive officer Paul Barber said during a Thursday Richmond Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel. For five years, and before coming to Vancouver, Barber was responsible for the key operational aspects of one of the largest soccer clubs in the world, Tottenham Hotspur FC in the English Premier League. Last year, he was brought on board to usher in a new chapter in the Vancouver Whitecaps history, with its debut in Major League Soccer.
As the team’s first season reaches a major milestone with a relocation into the newly renovated B.C. Place on Saturday, Barber said he’s been disappointed by the club’s performance during its inaugural season. “We’ve let our fans down,” he said. And if Vancouver fans don’t like the product they see on the field, like a customer in any other business, they have the choice to take their money elsewhere. In Vancouver, there are plenty of entertainment options, he said. And so Barber sees fans as not eternally loyal, but instead as customers who deserve to be treated with respect, with good service, good pricing and a good product on the pitch. And he’s a big believer in the club investing time and money into growing the sport
at the community level. He praised Burnaby businessman Greg Kerfoot for purchasing the team in 2003, but said that soccer can be a money pit. A major league franchise comes with a $40-to $50-million price tag, he said, and that’s not including the cost of a stadium, the players and the day-to-day operations of the club. The team spent some $4 to $5 million on youth development alone, he said. And there’s no guaranteed return on that investment. During his presentation, Barber recounted a story about soccer superstar David Beckham, who one day signed a lucrative sponsorship deal with Brylcreem, a hair styling product, only to shave his head the following day.
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The McRaes were frustrated because they weren’t initially given an explanation of what went wrong, why their power was out, and why they were responsible for the fix. Thankfully by 6 p.m., their power was restored. “At least I haven’t got a bill yet,” Rieke said when asked if she was handed a bill. But she’s still upset with how their situation was handled. “They should have never left the house, and put that hanger there (on the door). We didn’t know what was going on here.”
Martin van den Hemel photo Malcolm McRae and his wife Rieke were outraged when a BC Hydro smart meter installation left their home without power for hours Wednesday, and initially had them on the hook to pay for electrical repairs.
by Jeff Nagel Black Press Opponents of BC Hydro smart meters were out in force both inside and outside the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention Tuesday. Mayors and councillors, many of them from Vancouver Island, questioned wireless radiation health risks, privacy concerns and the ultimate costs of the meters at a convention forum. They heard assurances from Hydro officials and health officers that the meters are safe and won’t steal personal information. Surrey’s deputy fire chief told delegates the meters could actually make cities safer by giving advance warning that a transformer is getting dangerously hot before it sparks a fire. The devices are supposed to detect power outages faster, catch electricity-stealing pot growers and encourage users to be more efficient. Victoria Coun. Marianne Alto said her council heard from hundreds of concerned residents before proposing Hydro freeze the $930-million rollout, undertake more public consultation and allow households to opt out. “There needs to be time to have that conversation,” she said. “For me it’s about choice.” Alto said the issue echoes the defeat of the harmonized sales tax, adding the meters again raise the spectre of a big government body rushing to impose something that many residents fear will hurt them. “Had Hydro done a quality public information and consultation piece far in advance there would be less concern,” she said. Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore, who chaired the smart meter session, said he has no concerns about them. “Look at all the ubiquitous use of cellphones and all the other frequencies that are in our airwaves,” he said, adding smart meters would be on less than a minute a day. Various wifi networks blanket much of the Lower Mainland—some of them installed by local cities. Moore noted some B.C. cities are installing their own wireless smart water meters at homes to electronically monitor real-time water use. Others have installed wireless parking meters. Another fear of smart meter opponents is that BC Hydro will eventually use them for time-of-use pricing, forcing users to pay more at peak times in a bid to smooth out electricity demand. Hydro denies it has any timeline for such a move. Hydro crews have already installed 100,000 smart meters across B.C. and that’s to rise to 250,000 by later this fall. BC Hydro launched its own counter-offensive this week, telling UBCM delegates their radiation exposure from the wireless networks in the Vancouver convention centre adds up to 4,590 minutes this week, equivalent to years of exposure to a household smart meter.
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Staff Reporter A bylaw requiring restaurants to catch grease with a trap before it enters the sewer system appears to be working. “To date, there appears to be a high compliance rate with this bylaw,” said Lloyd Bie, the city’s manager of engineering planning, in a report to council this week. The failure of a sewer main at Lansdowne Road in City Centre—a major piece of the local sewer system puzzle—has elevated awareness among
2012 City Grant Program Applications accepted until October 14 The City of Richmond supports the enhancement of a positive quality of life for all its residents, and City Council recognizes that one means of helping achieve this goal is through an annual Grant Program to support the work of community service groups. In July 2011, Richmond City Council adopted a City Grant Policy establishing three separate Grant Programs: 1. Health, Social and Safety 2. Parks, Recreation and Community Events 3. Arts and Culture Information and application forms for the Health, Social and Safety, and Parks, Recreation and Community Events Grant Programs are available on the City’s website at www.richmond.ca (City Services > Social Planning > City Grant Program) or from the City Hall Information Counter, 6911 No. 3 Road, 604-276-4000. Applications may be submitted for only one program per year and will be considered from non-profit organizations meeting the program criteria. Completed applications must be received at the Richmond City Hall Information Counter by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 14.
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Richmond City Council wishes to fill vacancies on the following Advisory Committees/Boards: • Advisory Committee on the Environment • Agricultural Advisory Committee • Aquatic Services Board • Board of Variance • Child Care Development Advisory Committee • Economic Advisory Committee • Family and Youth Court Committee • Gateway Theatre Society Board • Heritage Commission • Intercultural Advisory Committee • Museum Society Board • Parking Advisory Committee • Public Art Advisory Committee • Public Library Board • Seniors Advisory Committee • Sister City Committee Persons interested in serving the community, in a voluntary capacity, on any of the above advisory bodies are invited to submit an application, along with a resume, to the attention of: Gail Johnson, Manager, Legislative Services, City Clerk’s Office, no later than Friday, October 7, 2011.
City Board Construction advisory September 26–November 10 The City of Richmond has contracted Directional Mining and Drilling Ltd. and J. Cote and Son to perform watermain construction at the following locations in Richmond: • No. 3 Road from Firbridge Way to Granville Avenue • Granville Avenue from No. 3 Road to Gilbert Road Hours of work are scheduled from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Traffic on the affected roads will be reduced to a single lane at times. Delays may occur. The use of an alternate route is strongly encouraged.
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city officials about the major problem that fat, oil and grease can cause if flushed. Bie called the impacts of grease on the municipal sewer collection systems a “growing concern” for the city and Metro Vancouver. Yet restaurants—believed to be the main culprits behind grease dumping—appear to be following at least one key rule. The city inspected 193 restaurants in the first half of 2011. Just three were found not to have grease traps installed, as required by Metro Vancouver’s sewer use bylaw. Remaining restaurants were found to be “generally in compliance.” But Bie noted that in one-third of the restaurants, traps are cleaned by restaurant staff, leaving questions of just how the grease is disposed of. The Lansdowne main has suffered three failures in two years, due in part to grease buildup. The most recent failure came in February when it became completely plugged with grease. Inability to remove the grease resulted in replacement of the sewer main 20 to 30 years before its planned replacement date, city staff say. Grease is clearly having a financial hit. The latest Lansdowne main replacement cost the city $870,000 to fix, according to city sewer manager Romeo Bicego. And a clogged Gilbert Road sewer main is forcing Metro Vancouver to twin the pipe to facilitate future maintenance. Cleaning it is “prohibitively expensive,” according to Bie, but the cost of twinning is estimated at over $60 million. Richmond staff estimate the annual cost of clearing grease from plugged sewer lines is $300,000. Metro Vancouver spends another $800,000 per year cleaning grease clogs, according to the city. Metro Vancouver’s bylaw relies on local enforcement. Richmond has one half-time enforcement officer responsible for inspecting approximately 900 food service establishments.
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Richmond Review · Page 5 Paul Clarke photo Two people were taken to hospital after a car crashed into the Royal Bank at No. 3 and Cook roads. It was the second such incident this month.
Bank mulls changes after two crashes in two weeks by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter Last Friday’s car crash that injured two Royal Bank employees inside their offices has managers now considering safety upgrades because it’s the second such incident in a little over two weeks. Around noon on Sept. 23, a Mercedes Benz sedan that had been parked in the lot outside the Royal Bank at No. 3 and Cook roads smashed into the bank. The vehicle didn’t come to a rest
until it was jutting halfway into the building. The driver was uninjured, but two employees suffered minor injuries and had to be taken to hospital via ambulance. Both were discharged from the hospital that same day, according to Heather Owen, spokesperson for the Royal Bank. Owen said there was another vehicle crash at the bank on Sept. 8. It was the result of “mechanical failure of the vehicle,” but she said the accident was not serious, and there were no injuries.
“Because of the timing of the two incidents, RBC has investigated the design of the parking lot. We have confirmed it meets design standards and is deemed safe. Nevertheless, we are considering some additional measures to prevent any future incidents,” Owen said. According to Owen, the most recent crash was the result of the driver mistakenly putting their car into drive, rather than reverse. “The driver then pressed the accelerator, driving their car through the window of the branch.”
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LAST WEEKEND for Farmer’s Market! Thank you for all your support this year! CORNER OF BLUNDELL AND SIDAWAY (look for the red barn)
Martin van den Hemel photo Richmond Fire-Rescue’s Kirby Graeme is welcoming locals to Saturday’s grand opening of the Steveston Fire Hall at No. 2 Road and Steveston Highway.
New Steveston hall opens Saturday Mounties moving into new headquarters too by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter It’s a big week for local emergency responders. On Saturday, the new $6.5-million Steveston Fire Hall will be opening its doors to the public for tours from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The state-of-the-art structure boasts ecofriendly features almost everywhere, from geothermal heating and cooling, solar panels that produce power, a green roof, and energy efficient light fixtures with occupancy sensors. No onsite parking will be available, so the city will be operating a shuttle bus service between the old Steveston Secondary School property down the road, as well as the
Westwind Elementary school lot at 11371 Kingfisher Dr. Shuttles will run from 10:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Locals will be invited to tour the facility, climb aboard a real fire truck, watch extrication rescues, as well as children’s face painting, and a bouncy fire truck should weather permit. There will also be food and beverages. Meanwhile, the Richmond RCMP has relocated into a renovated facility at 11411 No. 5 Rd., with the official opening on Saturday, Oct. 1 at 8 a.m. A dedication ceremony will be held on Nov. 7, but no public tours are available. “The old detachment served the members and the community well over the years,” RCMP Supt. Rennie Nesset said. “But we simply outgrew it.”
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Cultural centre goes green Rooftop garden opens today for workshops, events It’s a centre for local culture with a garden on top. Richmond Cultural Centre now boasts a rooftop garden—a new outdoor space reserved for arts programs and events. The city, together with sponsor Canadian Western Bank, will host an official opening of the space today (Friday) at 5 p.m. “The new rooftop garden is going to be integral to providing innovative programs ranging from growing food in small spaces to water conservation techniques,” said Mayor Malcolm Brodie, in a news release. The previously unused space now features sustainable elements such as recycled glass pebbles along, pillar cisterns and planter troughs to capture rainwater, apple trees and food plants including blueberries, lavender, spinach, kiwi
fruit and bok choy. The focal point of the garden is a large, communal table made of reclaimed wood with a centre trough to capture rainwater. Planned for the space are summer concerts, play readings and film screenings, along with workshops and lessons on sustainable gardening, according to the city. The public will have a chance to see the garden during Culture Days events this weekend. On Friday, Sept. 30 at 7:30 p.m., playwright Lucia Frangione will give a reading and talk. On Saturday, Oct. 1 at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. chef Ian Lai will present “Cultural Salad,” a culinary arts workshop about local food. For information about programs or to view the garden, call Camyar Chai, arts co-ordinator, at 604247-8326.
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Online voting backed by cities Citizens may be able to remotely vote over the Internet to elect their mayor and council as early as 2014. Union of B.C. Municipalities delegates voted by a two-to-one margin Wednesday to urge the province to lay the groundwork to allow online voting as an option three years from now. Advocates of the idea say it could reverse a trend of sagging voter turnout, while detractors worry casting a ballot may no longer be secret, opening the door to vote-tampering by interest groups out to sway the result. But some warned it’s too risky to end the long tradition of voting secretly in a ballot booth at an authorized polling place. “Online voting is fraught with danger,” said Sunshine Coast Regional District director Donna Shugar. “You don’t know who is in the room with a voter coercing or persuading them.”
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Man busted at YVR for concealing cash A 40-year-old New Westminster resident was arrested at Vancouver International Airport for allegedly trying to conceal more than $54,000 in counterfeit U.S. currency in his checked luggage. Richmond RCMP say officers at the airport were notified by border guards they had a man in custody after finding the currency bundled and concealed in clothing. RCMP determined the man was returning to Canada after visiting Africa for a month. RCMP and U.S. Secret Service experts determined it was counter-
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EDITORIAL: Contract talks don’t have to be a spectator sport
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eachers’ contract bargaining should not be a spectator sport with blood-thirsty zealots cheering on their combatants like teens at an after-school fist fight. There are more adult ways to conduct negotiations than fear mongering, rabble rousing and putdowns. With school now underway, both sides in the B.C. public school teachers’ dispute should loudly pronounce their intentions to bargain in good faith and then duck under the cover of silence until there’s something worthwhile to report—like a settlement. The B.C. Teachers’ Federation and the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association could create a teachable moment for thousands of B.C. students by engaging in respectful negotiations. No doubt there are extreme challenges facing both sides in this dispute because the teachers are expected to live within the same “net zero” deal accepted by other public sector unions. With an arbitrator ruling that issues traditionally discussed at the provincial table should
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remain there, and class size and composition regulations left out of the discussion for now (the province has until next April to contemplate the implications of a Supreme Court ruling that struck down class size and composition regulations), both sides have a narrow range of concerns to deal with.
One option is for both to bear down on a few key non-monetary items to obtain a short-term deal or stall for a year or more until the way is clear for a possible return to bargaining of class size and composition, wages and benefits. Regardless, it should be understood by all that teachers have
the legal right to bargain and complaints of unreasonable concessions or unrealistic demands are typical opening bargaining positions. With these volleys out of the way, it’s time for some serious bargaining. But, please, let’s do it quietly. – Langley Times (Black Press)
Good reasons for nursing moms to eat up CIRCULATION MANAGER RACHAEL FINKELSTEIN, 604-247-3710 circulation@richmondreview.com CIRCULATION JR TUAZON, ROYA SARWARY, BRIAN KEMP, 604-247-3710 circulation@richmondreview.com
Shades of Green Arzeena Hamir CREATIVE SERVICES MANAGER JAANA BJORK, 604-247-3716 jaana@richmondreview.com CREATIVE DEPARTMENT GABE MUNDSTOCK, 604-247-3718 gabe@richmondreview.com PETER PALMER, 604-247-3706 peter@richmondreview.com KAY KRISTIANSEN, 604-247-3701 kay@richmondreview.com The Richmond Review is a member of the B.C. Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the council. Write (include documentation) within 45 days to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org Published every Wednesday and Friday by Black Press Ltd.
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hen my daughter was born, she was the first baby in our family for almost 20 years. My mum was super excited and quickly assembled all our traditional foods that are served to nursing mothers— Indian sweets, nuts, and savoury dishes full of butter and fat. I wanted nothing to do with them.
For me, nursing my child had always been something I wanted to do for
her health and to bond with her but this was also my time to lose all the baby fat I had gained. I had gained over 45 pounds with this pregnancy and it was coming off! I really shouldn’t have worried. Inside a couple of months, I lost almost 20 pounds and the rest came off, slowly but surely. Looking back, I should have indulged! Nursing a child on demand is (almost) your ticket to eating anything, especially with a baby who nursed round the clock, every two hours! I think every culture has some sort of traditional food that is fed to nursing mothers. And, there’s usually pretty good reason why those foods are chosen. At first, I couldn’t understand why my mum kept wanting me to eat khaadi—it’s a soup-like curry, made with yogurt and chickpea flour. One of the spices used for flavouring is fenugreek. It turns out that fenugreek is a lactation stimulant. And the Indian sweets?
Having been to my home state of Gujarat and my ancestral village, I can safely say that it would have been very rare for a woman to gain 45 pounds during pregnancy. Nursing mothers there need as many calories as they can get. I decided to do a bit of research to see what other cultures fed new mothers. In Ethiopia, a porridge dish called genfo is served while in Fujian, China foods that contains lots of protein like duck, chicken and pork are eaten and vegetables are avoided because they are too yin or cold. I get it—meat dishes contain lots of iron and that mums should fill up on them. In many cultures, new mothers go home to stay with their parents and are fed and taken care of in the house they grew up in. I let my mother do my laundry. Sometimes, you just have to bend the rules, for a bit of sanity. Traditional foods, intergenerational stories, and ways to support new
mothers are the topic of conversation at the upcoming Baby Cafes, organized by Vancouver Coastal Health. As part of World Breastfeeding Week, the cafes are a time for new mothers to meet each other and share their stories. This year’s first cafe coincides with Culture Days at the Brighouse library. A lovely lounge has been set up where mums can come on Oct. 1 and join the conversation between 10 a.m. and noon. Don’t worry if you’re not available. There are two other cafes at Waves Coffee house in Steveston on Oct. 5, from 10 a.m. to noon, and at Richmond Family Place on Oct. 7 at the same time. There’s even a Facebook group so check it out! Postpartum is a very special time for mum and baby. Enjoy, try to relax, and most of all, eat up! Arzeena Hamir is coordinator of the Richmond Food Security Society. Reach her at arzeenahamir@shaw.ca.
My mum was super excited and quickly assembled all our traditional foods that are served to nursing mothers. I wanted nothing to do with them.
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letters Community can be proud of cannery Editor: Re: “’Icon’ feted at Friday party,” Sept. 28. Thank you for the coverage of the Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society’s 25th anniversary celebrations. Reaching this milestone is certainly a significant accomplishment for a group of local people who recognized the cannery’s potential and accepted the challenge to save the prominent historic building on Steveston’s waterfront. We would, however, like to note a correction to the article in which it says that we “started” the society. We definitely didn’t do it on our own. Although we have been personally involved with the project for some time, there are many, many more people, not the least of whom are charter members. Bud Sakamoto, Joe Bauer, John Horton and Dave Scott were also instrumental in the creation of the site, and literally hundreds more deserve credit for its development and existence now as a premier tourist destination in Richmond. The entire community can be duly proud of this unique piece of history. Ralph and Edith Turner Steveston
coffers to replace this vital search-and-rescue gear. Theft is victimless according to the law. Tell that to our rescuers. Tell that to the unrescued victims and their families. Another mindless irk: paid parking in Steveston. A duty crew responds to a call from the Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre in Victoria. The crew fumbles for toonies. Two hours? Four hours? Six hours later the volunteer returns to base and has a parking violation fine. Makes another out-of-pocket expense for an unpaid volunteer. (The writer is a 27-year volunteer.) Wondering between the break-in, buying my own personal safety gear, carrying change for parking meters, is it worth the effort. You bet! If you’d like to help us out with our equipment loss and to keep operations going, donate to The Strait of Georgia Marine Rescue Society, PO Box 36025, 10091 No. 1 Rd., Richmond, BC, V7E 131. Tax receipts will be issued. B.R. Hastings Richmond
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s I walk from the parking lot towards the restaurant, I’m flanked by women carrying yoga mats and men with sports bags. I veer away, towards Chop Steakhouse and Bar. The fitness folk continue on to Steve Nash Fitness World around the corner. You know where I am. The Sandman Hotel and all that attaches to the property—Denny’s, Shark Club included— has become a Richmond landmark for freeway travellers. I missed the entrance to the restaurant (which is clearly marked “wel-
come”) because I’m entranced by the outdoor patio and bar. The room is handsome, well-appointed with ceiling fans and welcoming booths. All that’s missing are the walls. I’d vote this patio the best in the city. The first time I experienced Chop was when it opened three and a half years ago. I remember being impressed by the layout of the restaurant then, and I still am today. The relaxing patio, formal dining room with soothing hues of dark brown and cream, and atmospheric lounge are completely separate areas (with a tunnel between the dining room and lounge), which means it feels like three restaurants, instead of one. From the extensive and interesting wine list, I order a glass of Beringer Merlot (even though the drink special a $6 martini). If I’d ordered a bottle, my server would have decanted it at the table. I peruse the menu, knowing I’m going to have a steak—there are 10 choices from prime
rib to Kansas City rib eye chop. Brandon, my efficient server, suggests the lobster, scallop and gorgonzola dip as an appetizer and the beet root and arugula salad with warm goat cheese on a crostini. I agree. Chop is a huge restaurant endeavour with seating for 500 people. Richmond is home to the first Chop, which is now represented in Edmonton, Kelowna, Winnipeg and Calgary. Recent acquisition of the wellestablished Sutton Hotel means Vancouverites can expect a Chop in their neighbourhood. One other thing I like about Chop is their commitment to staff. This applies of course to the family company of Sandman. They want Red Seal chefs in the kitchen, so they pay the way for their staff to accomplish that goal. They also offer culinary student scholarships. Chop (and the Sandman’s other restaurants) made a conscious decision to stay connected to the earth and nature, so four months ago, they
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There are no more barbecues or pool parties to attend and less weddings to go to, which translates in less food and alcohol consumption. Our brains are waking up from the lethargy of the heat and we find ourselves willing to take on new things. A couple of weeks ago one of my friends told me she was planning a “September Reboot,” a time to rededicate herself to exercise and healthy eating, now that
ally fits in your schedule. You like yoga? Great! Now find a studio or community centre that offers drop-ins. There is no point registering for a Wednesday evening class if you are out of town half the month. Ask for punch cards. They are cheaper than drop-in fees and offer the flexibility you are looking for. •Identify what you are really looking for in an exercise routine (aside from the health benefits). Where some people like the social
summer is over. But how does one achieve this? •Find an activity you really enjoy. There is no need to go for a jog if your knees hurt and you get bored after five minutes. Look for a walking club in your community. You will be surprised how fast time goes by when you are doing a pain-free activity in good company. Note that 60 minutes of brisk walking burns as much calories as a 30 minute jog. •Find a class that re-
routine. •Find a trainer that will really understand your needs (physical and psychological). Yes, there are trainers out there that will make you like fitness. It is a matter of listening to your client and finding the “sweet spot” like they say in golf. There are no cookiecutters when it comes to exercise. What works for one individual does not necessary work for the other. That is why it is called personal training!
There are no cookie-cutters when it comes to exercise. aspect of fitness classes, others just want to re-energize themselves away from the loudness of their work or home environment. For the latter, a membership at a gym would be more suited. Just put in your ear buds and turn on your iPod. Nothing to think of except your exercise
•Lastly, do not make September resolutions as you do in January. Change your lifestyle for good so you’ll reap the benefits for the rest of your life. If your exercise routine feels right, you are most likely to stick to it. Nadyne Rousseau is a BCRPA certified personal trainer, weight trainer, group fitness leader, prenatal and postnatal fitness specialist and owner of Fit 4 Two-Richmond.
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community Jennifer Gauthier ďŹ le photo Marlene Heroux serves up butternut squash soup from the Tapenade Bistro at the Steveston Scarecrow Hayday last year. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s familyfriendly event will be held Oct. 15â&#x20AC;&#x201D;the midpoint of the Steveston Scarecrow Crawl.
Scarecrows to pop up again in Steveston often reďŹ&#x201A;ect the personality of participating businesses. From the traditional to the whimsical, and even the nautical, will be represented. Visitors who go on a crawl are welcome to stop and pose with scarecrows and check out local businesses while they are in Steveston. At the midpoint of the crawlâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Saturday, Oct. 15â&#x20AC;&#x201D;the Steveston Scarecrow Hayday takes place from 1 to 3 p.m. at Fishermanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Park, next to the Gulf of Georgia Cannery. Activities include pumpkin rolling, sack races and a pie-eating contest for kids.
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Sockeyes shooting for sequal Defending PIJHL champs look to add provincial and national titles to winnings by Don Fennell Sports Editor “A national championship. That would sure be sweet if we could go all the way this year.” So says Richard Petrowsky, general manager of the Richmond Sockeyes, who enter the 2011-12 hockey season heavy favourites to retain their Pacific International Junior B league playoff title. Much of the nucleus of last year’s team which dominated the regular (first in the Tom Shaw Conference and league at 37-5-0-4) and post seasons
2011-12 RICHMOND SOCKEYES •The Richmond Sockeyes are owned by a local group of businessmen that includes Maurice Lambert, Doug and Ron Paterson, Barry Watson and Bruce Mathers. Judd Lambert is the head coach with assistants Greg Harding, Scott Nielsen and Colin Falk. Richard Petrowsky is the general manager. Rocky Gardiner the trainer and Jeremy Gardiner the equipment manager. •PLAYER ROSTER No. PLAYER 3 Matt Wagner, D * 4 Keenan Webb, D 5 Michael Ball, D (A) 6 Turner Popoff, D 7 Dominic Centis, D * 8 Jeremy Hamaguchi, F (A) 9 Patrick Hunter, F (C) 11 Ryan Cooper, D 13 Clayton Wright, D (A) 14 Troy Kaczynski, F * 15 Rudi Thorsteinson, F 16 Kevan Killlistoff, F * 17 Connor Wilson, F 18 Sam Chichak, F 19 Justin Rai, F * 21 Dean Allison, F * 22 Daniel Tait, F * 24 Kyzen Loo, F 26 Scott Wessa, D 29 Kootenay Alder, G * 33 Jonah Imoo, G * LEGEND: (D) defenceman, (F) forward), (G) goalie), (C) captain, (A) assistant captain, (*) rookie.
(12-1-0-2) is back, with no shortage of motivation to add the Cyclone Taylor Cup provincial championship and Keystone Cup Western Canadian title to their winnings. The Sockeyes last won it all in the 2008-09 season, defeating the host Thunder Bay Wolverines when the tournament was played in Ontario. While each hockey season is a long journey, made even more gruelling if a team succeeds on going on an extended playoff run, the Sockeyes, like the NHL’s Detroit Red Wings, seem to be an anomaly. They don’t seem to ever rebuild but rather reload, which means they always seem to be contending for a title. Recruiting is always a priority for PIJHL teams and no club works harder at it than the Sockeyes. Petrowsky and his scouting staff did a masterful job during the off-season adding to what was already a formidable force. He genuinely believes this year’s rookie Sockeyes are even more skilled than last year’s incoming crop, which is difficult to debate after Kevan Killistoff (a 2010 Bantam Draft choice of the Vancouver Giants) and Justin Rai both had a goal and two assists in the home opener and Carter Popoff and Dominic Centis two points apiece. “I thought it might be a bit tougher to get some kids this year, but we’ve got such a good reputation with our scholarships and stuff,” Petrowsky says. “And then there’s our coaching staff (led by Judd Lambert). Word gets out there from other kids (about the quality organization the Sockeyes are).” Himself a former Sockeye goaltender who backstopped the team to its first provincial championship in 1992, Lambert was a draft choice of the NHL New Jersey Devils and played several seasons of pro hockey before retiring. He took over the coaching helm with the Sockeyes in 2007-08 and the following season guided the team to a 39-8-0-1 regular-season record, a 12-0-0-1 mark in the playoffs and its fourth PIJHL championship. In 2008-09 the Sockeyes again showed their consistency by finishing second to North Delta Devils with a 33-9-0-6 record but were upset in the second round of the playoffs by Delta Ice Hawks. The Sockeyes won their fifth PIJHL title in 201011, sweeping the Abbotsford Pilots in the championship series. In addition to winning and consis-
Don Fennell photo Jeremy Hamaguchi (left) and Rudi Thorsteinson close in on the Mission net during the Sockeyes’ season-opener last week against the Icebreakers at Minoru Arena. The two local minor hockey products look to pick up where they left off last season, when they led the Sockeyes to their fifth Paciific International Junior Hockey League championship.
tently placing a number of its players in junior or college hockey each season, the Sockeyes also have a reputation for being ahead of the curve. This season, for example, they chose not to play any pre-season games to instead concentrate on skill development and game preparation at their training camp. After all, most of their players had already been on the ice and working out at the gym since July. “We didn’t have any extra bodies around and our team was basically set,” Petrowsky says. “We had some-
thing like 13 or 14 ice slots from the September long weekend to our first game so we simulated a lot of game conditions in practice.” Petrowsky likes the competitive fire he sees among the players, and their determination to improve. But he’s equally pleased by the cohesiveness led by returning captain Patrick Hunter and the rest of the leadership group. “This group is pretty tight already,” Petrowsky says. “And the young guys are really hungry.”
PUCK STOPS HERE Though they begin the 2011-12 season minus both members of last year’s goaltending tandem (Aaron Oakley is playing for the Toronto Junior Canadiens of the Ontario provincial league and Devin Nijjer is focusing on his academic studies), but early indications are the Sockeyes won’t miss a beat. See Page 27
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BLUELINE BATALLION With Ryan Cooper returning from the Penticton Vees, a late cut of the B.C. Hockey League team, the Sockeyes’ defensive corps is even deeper than it was on opening night a week ago. Fellow returnees Turner Popoff and Keenan Webb are proven players who combine skill with toughness, while Michael Ball, Scott Wessa and Clayton Wright are
also back in the fold. A strong defence was a big reason why the Sockeyes gave up an average of only 2.3 goals per game in 2010-11 and fans can expect more of the same this season. But the Sockeyes also like their d-men to contribute to the offence which players like Cooper (24 points in 44 games last season) and Webb (21 points, but 16 in a breakout playoff ) excel at.
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start strong by Don Fennell Sports Editor The R.A. McMath Wildcats have started the 2011 high school senior girls’ volleyball season in impressive fashion. The Wildcats, under the guidance of coach Rob Forbes, finished second to Seaquam in an Icebreaker tournament to open the season, and last weekend placed third in a 48-club invitational at the University of B.C., losing out in the semifinals to a big, strong Kelowna team which is ranked No. 1 in the province. Kristen Almhjell and Juliana Kaufmanis were both selected to the tournament all-star team. Port Coquitlam’s Riverside Rapids are No. 2 in the B.C. quad-A rankings, while McMath is third. The Wildcats defeated Richmond Christian Eagles in their Richmond league opener Monday.
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Rooftop decks sometimes a better plan than a backyard
Outdoor spaces still usable for fall Even if the weather wasn’t as nice as we could have hoped, there was no shortage of people enjoying the outdoors this summer. While many could be found on restaurant patios or the beaches around the Lower Mainland, some were enjoying the sunshine on their very own rooftop deck. Many new home developments are including rooftop decks in their plans, responding to a demand for outdoor space without having to leave the comfort of your own home. With space sometimes at a premium, it is more useful to have a deck on the roof than it is to have a backyard. The rooftop deck at Aragon Properties’ Flow at Port Royal “is so tranquil and wideopen,” says Aragon Director of Sales and Marketing David Wan.
With views of the Fraser River and a fireplace, the decks are usable year-round. Azura Management’s Aviva on the Park in Port Coquitlam also boasts its own rooftop spaces at their townhomes, giving residents a bit of extra space for entertaining or relaxing. For the ultimate in luxury, Adera’s Ultima at Pacific Spirit includes private rooftop lanais perfect for adding a hot tub. The lanais are the best place to check out the stunning views of the University of British Columbia. Many developments include a rooftop deck as an amenity, including Barber Creek Development’s Edgewater in Surrey and Intergulf Development’s Kits360 in Vancouver. Edgewater’s deck includes an outdoor pool. It’s doubtful anyone will regret owning a place with a deck, no matter what the weather.
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Onni’s Central in southeast False Creek is aiming to be an integral part of Vancouver’s skyline. With its original architecture and attention to detail, that is no long-shot goal. “You would be hard-pressed to see something like this again,” says Onni sales manager Nick Belmar. “It’s where sculpture meets structure ... We wanted to make it a landmark for Vancouver.” Central is unlike every other residential building that came before it. Instead of the typical tower and podium approach, meaning a tower surrounded by a base of commercial space or townhomes, one residential tower is turned on its side. Onni calls it the Skybridge. “We are very proud of what they’ve done,” says Belmar. “The defining feature is absolutely the Skybridge ... it’s phenomenal.” “So many of the downtown towers have been built in a very short time, and so they have become a sea of sameness. With the design of Central, we wanted something that would rise above the too-often dull waters of the
sea,” says architect Bruce Haden of DIALOG. The building will feature two towers, one that will hold office and retail space, and the other residential, topped by the Skybridge, which is set at an angle to maximize light and views of the water, city and mountains. A courtyard features a reflecting pool set into a half-acre park area. Homes are available in one-bedroom, twobedroom and penthouse plans, ranging from 515 to 1,500 square feet, many with attached balconies or patios. The penthouses also include a terrace. But the architecture isn’t the only thing attracting buyers. Belmar says about half of the 304 homes have been sold, and the high-quality finishings and proximity to everything Vancouver has to offer keeps bringing potential buyers in droves. One of the popular features at
Central is the full-sized appliances, which are a rarity in the condo market. Other features include Europeanmade commercial-grade wide-plank laminate flooring in the living areas, and Berber-style carpeting in the bedrooms and walk-in closets. Foodies are able to choose between honed natural stone or composite countertops, with a breakfast bar overhang in most homes. Europeaninspired cabinetry with a rift-cut oak veneer face is standard, fitting in seamlessly with the modern overheight tile backsplash and stainlesssteel under-mounted sink. Bathrooms at Central are made for luxury, including porcelain floor tile and an oversized vanity mirror for all your grooming needs. A separate deep soaker tub with tiled front is ready for every bubble bath, and the glass shower enclosure includes a mosaic-tiled base and high-gloss tile from floor to ceiling. All of this combines with the solid composite stone countertops with a matching backsplash to become the perfect ode to relaxation. Belmar is not exaggerating when he says how close to everything Central is.
The SeaWall, recently voted as the best public space in Canada, is just steps away, while a water taxi or the Aquabus is ready to whisk you across False Creek to Granville Island, Yaletown or the West End. Shopping, restaurants and every other service you could possibly need are close by, making Central the perfect neighbourhood hub. Owners will have access to a 7,000 square-foot wellness centre that includes a fitness centre, yoga studio and a steam and sauna room. A dining room with a professional kitchen will also be available for residents looking to host a party, and a games room, lounge/entertainment area and theatre are also included. Finally, owners will have the use of a quiet study room and a rooftop garden terrace with plots available for growing your own food. Belmar warns potential homebuyers that they must not wait to buy a home at Central. “I tell them regardless of where, you must get into this building. You won’t be disappointed.” Buyers will be able to take residence in 2014. Homes start at $347,900. For more information visit www. ownatcentral.com or call 604-682-8801.
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The defining feature is absolutely the Skybridge,” says Onni sales manager Nick Belmar.
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The architecture at Central is second-to-none, including the innovative Skybridge (above). The kitchen in every suite is perfect for the budding gourmet (left), with European-inspired cabinetry and natural stone or composite countertops
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sports Fast forward Jennifer Gauthier photo Richmond Raider Dylan Lam outpaces Ethan Shuen of the Coquitlam Tigers during a Vancouver Mainland Football League Atom Division game last weekend in Coquitlam. Richmond hosts the Coquiltam Lions this Sunday at 9 a.m. at Minoru Park, one of several home games for Richmond teams this weekend.
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U16s first local girls’ team to play in nats in 30 years From Page 29
It’s a sentiment that was echoed last summer by defender Alyssa Graeme who said “We’re all contributors here.” “All of us have been so committed, dropping other plans when needed for the team. We’ve wanted this so bad. It’s so amazing.” The Canadian tournament begins Wednesday, Oct. 5, but the Selects wont’ play that day as they’ve received a bye. Their first game will be Thursday versus the
Yukon Strikers. They’ll play Alberta next Friday, with the playoffs to follow. The tournament concludes Sept. 10. Clarke says the level of competition will be intense. His daughter, Summer, who is a key member and leading goal scorer of the Red Hot Selects, played on the under-17 national team with several players who will lead their respective teams in Lethbridge. “Ontario, Quebec and Alberta will be particularly strong,” sug-
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have to be committed to working hard on defence because that’s what defence is. Offensively I’m not worried. I believe we can play with anyone and put any team under pressure.” Clarke says several local individuals and companies have shown their support for the Selects by financially assisting their trek to Lethbridge. He says Richmond Girls’ Soccer Association director of operations Stew MacPherson also deserves a tip of the hat for
his unwavering support. “He has been a great help in our girls being able to receive good practice times and exhibitions,” says Clarke. “That support has been huge in that we have been able to spend good quality time in developing our skill as a result of his help in procuring field times for us on short notice over the years. And Richmond has excellent facilities that we have been able to take advantage of.”
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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 136A JANITORIAL SERVICES CLEANING SUPERVISOR (Janitorial) Five Star Building Maintenance has an immediate F/T opening for an exp. & enthusiastic Supervisor with superior leadership skills to manage cleaning staff on a day to day basis. Position is for daytime only and may include weekends. You have a sense of urgency and are passionate about your team and client services. Duties include training and scheduling of staff, quality assurance, ordering and handling supplies, communication between staff and management, responding to clients’ requirements. Must have a valid class 5 BC driver’s license and exp. with MS Office applications. We offer attractive wages and comprehensive benefits.
Please email your resume to careers@fivestarbc.ca or fax to 604-435-0516 TOMMY Caters Ltd, North Vancouver, BC, is looking to hire Food & Beverage Processing Supervisor (Noc. 9213). $20 dollars p/h Permanent, 40 hour per week, Speak & Write English, Experience 3 to 5 yrs in the trade is required. Main Duties: Co-ordinate work activities with other units, establish work schedules, Inspect and review for quality control & environmental standards,plan projects. Please send you resume at info@tommycaters.com CLASSIFIED A D S MEAN MORE BUSINESS PHONE 604-575-5555
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INSIDE SALES PERSON required for Rigging shop in Port Kells. Some mechanical aptitude and computer skills would be an asset. Must be a self-starter. Wage negotiable.
Please e-mail resume to app-rez@hotmail.com or Fax: (1)604-882-0330
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INCOME TAX PROBLEMS? Have you been audited, reassessed or disallowed certain claims by Canada Revenue Agency? Call Bob Allen @ 250-542-0295 35yrs. Income Tax experience, 8.5yrs. with Revenue Canada. Email: r.gallen@shaw.ca
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NOW HIRING ADULT NEWSPAPER CARRIER FLOATER POSITION
FIREPLACE & CHIMNEY PROBLEMS? * Fireplace & Chimney Leaks Smoking* Drafts *Odors * Damper Replacements F.D. Fireplace Doctor help@fireplacedoctor.com
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MOVING & STORAGE
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. We move - We ship - We recycle. Senior- Student Discount available. 604-721-4555 or 604-800-9488.
ABBA MOVERS & DEL. Res/com 1-4 ton truck, 1 man $35/hr, 2 men from $45. Honest, bsmt clean up. 25 yrs of experience.604-506-7576 ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020
AFFORDABLE MOVING Local & Long Distance
$45/Hr
From 1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
604.723.8434
CLEANING SERVICES
Top Quality Painting Exterior / Interior • Insured • WCB • Written Guarantee • Free Est. • 20 Years Exp.
CONCRETE & PLACING
A-TECH Services 604-230-3539 Running this ad for 7yrs
PAINT SPECIAL
STAMPED CONCRETE
3 rooms for $269, 2 coats any colour
FPatios FPool Decks FSidewalks FDriveways FForming FFinishing FRe & Re All Your Concrete Needs 30yrs exp. Quality workmanship Fully Insured
Danny 604 - 307 - 7722
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“ ABOVE THE REST “ Int. & Ext., Unbeatable Prices, Professional Crew. Free Est. Written Guarantee. No Hassle, Quick Work, Insured, WCB. Call (778)997-9582
• Mechanical / Structural • Architectural / Home Renos. • Preliminary & Final Plans
INT/EXT Painting. Prices you can rely on. Ref’s. 30 Years exp. Keith 604-433-2279 or 604-777-1223.
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(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com
ADDITIONS, Renovations & New Construction. Concrete Forming & Framing Specialist. 604.218.3064
SH DRAFTING & DESIGN
DRYWALL
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PAVING/SEAL COATING
DRYWALL REPAIRS, CEILING TEXTURE SPRAYING. Small Job Specialist. Mike at (604)341-2681
ALLAN Const. & Asphalt. Brick, conc, drainage, found. & membrane repair. 604-618-2304; 820-2187.
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YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
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FENCING
PHIL’S FENCING: Custom blt cedar fences/gates/lattice. Repairs, decks & stairs, 604-591-1173, 351-1163
S & S LANDSCAPING & FENCING Factory Direct Cedar Fence Panels for Sale & Installation. 8291 No. 5 Road, Richmond. 604 275-3158
PLUMBING
1ST CALL Plumbing, heating, gas, licensed, insured, bonded. Local, Prompt and Prof. 604-868-7062
#1167 $25 service call, BBB Lge & small jobs. Expert trouble shooter, WCB. Low rates 24/7 604-617-1774 DBathrooms DKitchens DCountertop Replacement DEntrance Doors DFrench Doors DSiding DSundecks DLaminate Floors DEnclosures DCeramic Tile DCustom Mouldings DReplacement Windows DInterior Painting
WE GUARANTEE no-hassle Service Backed by Professional Installation and our no-nonsense Home Improvement Warranty
CALL FOR A FREE IN HOME ESTIMATE
• Must be willing to deliver to all areas of Richmond each Wednesday and Friday.
MIN. EXPRESS PAGING SYSTEM Reasonable Rates 604-270-6338
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PRESSURE WASHING POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING
SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE
Call Ian 604-724-6373
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS #1 Roofing Company in BC
604-244-9153 Rona Building Centre 7111 Elmbridge Way Richmond, BC
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HOME STAY FAMILIES
All types of Roofing Over 35 Years in Business “ Call Now for Free Estimate”
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Receptionist/Optometric Assistant Position:
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SMALL JOB specialist, all repairs. Carpenty & flooring. Kit. & bthrooms a specialty. Dan 604-761-9717
A-1 PAINTING CO.
• Must have a reliable vehicle and valid drivers license.
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Best House CLEANERS. Trusted & reliable. Filipino owned & operated, licensed Prof. touch. Supplies incl’s. House & Office. Move-In/Move-Out. Free Estimate! Daisy 604-727-2955
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604-537-4140
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240
• Permanent on call door-to-door delivery routes that require a substitute.
If interested please call 604-247-3711 or email circulation@richmondreview.com
GARDENING
CRIMINAL RECORD?
Must have proven ability to install using RCABC roofing practices and follow WCB regulations.
HELP WANTED
FIREPLACES
GARDENING SERVICES 21 yrs exp. Tree topping, pruning, trimming, power raking, aeration, cleanup. $15/up. Michael 604-240-2881
Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET
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Offering Great Benefits Including: Company Vehicle, Paid Travel, Support Crews, Top Wages, Health/Dental, Pension & Company Uniforms.
Fax resume: 604-944-2916, Call Adam: 604-944-2977 or e-mail aknipfel@designroofing.ca Visit: www.designroofing.ca
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LEAD ROOF TECHNICIAN $28.00 - $38.00 per hour based on experience. Commercial roofing co. hiring lead roofers with extensive exp. in commercial roofing, including: two - ply torch, single ply, sloped and metal.
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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. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com
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PERSONAL SERVICES
Pacific Eye Doctors-Richmond is seeking a full-time receptionist/optometric assistant. If you are energetic, bright and have great customer service skills, you’re the person we are looking for! Please fax your resume to (604) 273-4510 or drop off at #100-7997 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, Attn: Dr. Nina Gill.
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PET SERVICES
THE Dogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Breakfast Day Care. 7146 Gilley Ave Burnaby. Call: (604) 374-4281 or email: info@thedogsbreakfast.ca
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AUSTRALIAN Shepherd, 5/mo fem, beauty & brains, tri-colour, top family dog. $600 firm. 604-930-8551. BEAGLE PUPS, tri colored, good looking, healthy, vet check $600. (604)796-3026. No Sunday calls Boston Terriers pups, ckc reg, vet checked, reputable breeder, excellent pedigree. (604)794-3786 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 Chihuahua pups, tiny teacups, ready to go $700; male standard Chihuahua, $450. 604-794-7347 LABS, 2 fem black & 2 male yellow ready now. 1st shots & dewomred, $500, ph: (604)803-9999. LABS, Chocolate, Parents CKC, 1st shots, dewormed, vet chkd, M/F, $600/ea. (604)850-4945 LAB Yellow X Golden Retriever pups family/farm raised,shots, short hair, vet checked, parents excellent temper. F$695, M$595. 604-835-0305.
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RICHMOND . ESTATE SALE 10851 Roseland Gate. Saturday, Oct. 1st. - 8am to 1pm. Hand, garden, & power tools, etc. RICHMOND ~ GARAGE SALE Sat, Oct 1, 9am-3pm. 3580 Bowen Drive. (#1 & Blundell area) RICHMOND, Giant BAZAAR/BAKE SALE. Sat. Oct. 1st. 9am to 1pm. Golden Mews. 7251 Langton Rd.
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MOMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S UNITE (Kids Stuff) SWAP MEET
Sunday, Oct. 2nd, 10am-1pm Free Admission - Over 75 Tables South Arm Community Centre 8880 Williams Road Ph: 604-718-8060
MALTIPOOS; 2 fems, 3/moâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s old, 1 black, and 1 white & black. Will be smaller dogs. $500. (604)945-8787 or (604)805-2567 NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com PRESA CANARIO P/B UKC, femâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $250 Special. Both parents approx. 120 to 150 lbs. Call 778-552-1525. SHELTIES beautiful loveable happy 2 male pups. Warm & cuddly, 6 mo old. House trained. (604)826-6311 TOY POODLE. One little girl left, black & brown. $650. Call 604-8204230, 604-302-7602
VIZSLA PUPS, PB, shots, guaranteed. Champion lines, $750. 604-819-2115. vizsla@telus.net
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WAREHOUSE SALE FINAL CLEARANCE
SEPTEMBER 30TH 9-4PM â&#x20AC;˘OCTOBER 1ST 9-2PM ELECTRIC FIREPLACESâ&#x20AC;˘ INDOOR FURNITURE PATIO FURNITUREâ&#x20AC;˘ FIREPITS â&#x20AC;˘ SCREEN DOORS REFURBISHED PATIO HEATERS PATIO FURNITURE â&#x20AC;˘ BBQâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S AND MORE... BICAST LEATHER SLIPPER CHAIR
BICAST LEATHER CLUB CHAIR
$159
TRADITIONAL ELECTRIC STOVE
$149
$169 ELECTRIC FIREPLACE WITH WHEELS
$149
1-5628 RIVERBEND DRIVE BURNABY 604.525.8333 (Marine Way at Marshland)
PLUMBING/HOME IMPROVEMENTS
GARBAGE/JUNK REMOVAL
advertise in the
YELLOW LAB PUPS. Ready to go. Vet checked, 1st. shots. Parents on site. $400. 604-852-6176 Abbts
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FURNITURE
MATTRESSES staring at $99 â&#x20AC;˘ Twins â&#x20AC;˘ Fulls â&#x20AC;˘ Queens â&#x20AC;˘ Kings 100â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331
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HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
82.8 ACRES, 300â&#x20AC;&#x2122; lakefront, S Cariboo. Beautiful, pastoral, private, rural setting. Borders crown land. Adjacent 80+ acre parcel available. www.bchomesforsale.com/ view/lonebutte/ann/
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RARE OPPORTUNITY: waterfront property on beautiful Jim Lake, .83-acre with 360 sq ft insulated cabin, located near Green Lake/Watch Lake (70 Mile House). Rare privacy, only three lots on the lake, good fishing for rainbows to 10 lbs, nice swimming, surrounded by crown land. Great trails for hiking, ATV and snowmobile. Seasonal 10-km back road access in 4x4 or pick-up. FSBO. $230,000. 250-3950599. (Please see bchomesforsale.com/70mile/frank.)
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WEED FREE Mushroom Manure $160/13 yds or Well Rotted $180/10 yds. Free Delivery Richmond area. 604-856-8877
INVESTORS - Best time to buy Real Estate in the South Cariboo. In all price ranges. 250-395-2133 or email gerhard@thebergers.ca Century 21 Seaside Realty Ltd (100 Mile).
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TRANSPORTATION
RENTALS 752
TOWNHOUSES
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RICHMOND: exec 2 lvl corner unit T/H, 3 baths, 3 bdrm, dble garage, $2050/mo. N/S, N/P. Avail now. C21 Prudential, 604-232-3025.
QUEENSGATE GARDENS Conveniently Located Close to schools & public transportation. Spacious 2 & 3 bdrm townhouses. 6 Applâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s., balcony, 2 car garage, 2 full baths, gas f/p. 1 Year lease required. No Pets.
Call 604-830-4002 or 604-830-8246
Professionally Managed by Colliers International Call 604-841-2665
Visit our website: www.aptrentals.net
1996 ALLEGRO 36â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, Cummins, Allison 6 spd, clean, air ride, new batteries, well maintained. $29,900/obo. Call 604-341-8694
TRANSPORTATION RICHMOND
WATERSTONE
810
1999 Slumber Queen Adventurer Camper
AUTO FINANCING
Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231
www.UapplyUdrive.ca
Bright â&#x2DC;&#x2026; Quiet â&#x2DC;&#x2026; Spacious
1 & 2 Bdrm Apt Suites 3 Appliances, balcony, swimming pool, heat & hot water. Also 2 & 3 Bdrm Townhomes 6 Appliances Close to schools & stores. N/P.
10 Foot WS model with all the trimmings, 13â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Sansui TV, queen bed 8 foot awning & much more! Excellent Condition. Call for more info. $8600. 604-535-5777 or 604-785-6827
Call 604-275-4849 or 604-830-8246 www.aptrentals.net
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HOMES FOR RENT
SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pickup anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288
Garden City / Bowcock Recently renovated 4 bdrm + den, new laminate floors, living room & dining room, fresh paint, new kitchen cabinets, granite countertops, tile floors, s/s applâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 2 full baths, fenced yard, garage. Near schools, shops & bus. NS/NP. Avail Nov 1st. $2200/mo. Call 604-271-8944
The Scrapper
RYDER LK., Chilliwack - $1350/mo. Newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d 3 bdrm/2 brm, dbl grg, fenced. N/S. 604-858-7957
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ON CANADA LINE 6700 #3 ROAD, A/C, 385 sq. ft. & 860 sq. ft. Ideal for Travel, Insurance, legal. etc. Prkng avail. Offices can be combined. 604-277-0966 or 604-2731126
748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION LADY roommate. Cls to Ironwood Mall. Utils/cbl incl N/P no partiers. $425mo. (250)763-7553
Largest dealer Group Huge Selection Free Delivery to BC/AB Cars Trucks SUVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Vans Apply online autocredit911.com Call toll-free 1-888-635-9911
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS
2005 TOYOTA COROLLA dealer serv. since new, 97K, 1 owner, exc. cond., $10,800. (604)535-9984
www.dannyevans.ca
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Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley
FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022
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VEHICLES WANTED
RECREATIONAL/SALE
1992 GMC pick up, V8-305, 235,891 km, very clean, well maintained. $3500 obo. 604-793-8107 1999 HINO FB box truck, diesel, auto, brakes 90%, new glass, great tires, 1600 lb. lift gate, 316K, $9,999. Call (604)869-3466 2006 Glendale Titanium Tour edt. ATTN SNOWBIRDS; 4 Slides, elec f/p, all options, pics avail, mint cond, $36,000. Ph: (604)858-4878
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ABOVE RICHMOND CENTRE, 6088 Minoru Blvd, 1 bdrm apt. No pet or smoking. $1150/mth. Pls call (604)780-2079.
Autos â&#x20AC;˘ Trucks â&#x20AC;˘ Equipment Removal
1996 SUZUKI auto, 4 cyl. 1.3L, stereo, passed AirCare for 2 yrs. $1250. Call (778) 551-1662.
RENTALS
$1200 - Richmond 2-bed. garden suite with patio area. 5 yrs. old, newly redecorated. Cable/internet access. Insuite w/d, secured parking. Bus stop at doorstep, close to highway, shopping malls, golf etc. Available October 1st. Phone 604908-2640 or 604-277-1673.
#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
Auto Loans Approved
2002 BMW, 4 door, 325I auto, 80,000K New service, brakes, tires, mint cond. $13,500. 604-541-0018.
HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS
APARTMENT/CONDO
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
RICHMOND
660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE
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RECREATIONAL/SALE
1993 Coleman trailer great shape rec service propane tanks incl. c/w org. manuals fold-out king sz & dble bed table & seating area converts into 3rd bed. $4995. 604-534-6305
RICHMOND
Located in central Richmond, close to all amenities & Kwantlen College. Rent includes heat and hot water.Sorry no pets.
MORTGAGES
RECREATIONAL
www.westwindhome.ca Fully Licensed, Insured, WCB
1 & 2 Bdrms
APARTMENT/CONDOS
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Turning on your furnace for the first time after many months has some important considerations to go along with it.
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A major reno doesn’t have to be scary A 40-year-old home in Delta gets an amazing renovation from the My House Design/ Build Team. By Maggie Calloway This couple bought the house with the intention of renovating right from the start. They had lived in the area and wanted to stay, and their kids had left the nest but live down the street with the grandchildren. They felt comfortable in
the neighbourhood; they fit in. So what to do? What is the next step? Enter the brilliant My House Design/Build Team, who transformed this 40-year-old Lindal Cedar Home with sympathetic grace and made it into a home the owners will stay in for the rest of their days. Like many people, this couple bought the house because they were attracted to the neighbourhood, the mature trees in the backyard and the high cedar ceilings in the house. But the reality was the house just didn’t work for the way we live today. Forty years ago, design was much different; we didn’t have great rooms and open plan living.
Rooms were smaller, with assigned uses and closed-off with walls. The bones of this house were great but it needed a fresh breath of air. My House Design was contracted in the summer of 2010 and started the design process, applied for variance, and permits. They started construction the winter of the same year. Because this was a total renovation, the couple moved into an apartment for the duration. “We did the roofing prior to the weather getting bad then spent the rest of the winter working on the interior,” says Graeme Huguet, Managing Director of My House Design.
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Lurking under your home is something you would love to put out of your mind but you know you have to deal with it. Your damp crawlspace or basement is calling you. The problem is while you are ignoring this space, unpleasant things could be going on. The Lower Mainland is a rain forest, and as beautiful as it is, if we do not control moisture in this space, nasty things like mold thriving and spreading by producing millions of airborne spores could be at work. Frightening rot and decay occur in damp environments, which could cause structural damage if left unchecked. The natural airflow in a house is from bottom to top, so moist air and other nasties are sucked up into the living areas, which could create a very unhealthy environment for people and pets. But there are some steps you can take to make this a nice, clean, spore-free environment. Rob Currie at Basement Systems Vancouver Inc. is passionate about basements and crawlspaces and the difference a well-sealed, moisture-free space can make to your health. “The best way to correct crawlspace problems is to
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My House Design/Build a one-stop-shop for all your renovation needs “ from page.1 “It was very important to this couple that the newly designed home work not just for themselves but work when the kids and grandkids come over, which they do all the time. This is a close-knit family.” First the team upgraded the plant. The original heating system was electric, which was changed over to forced air along with a heat pump. This allowed the family to have heat and air conditioning efficiently at low cost. Energy-efficient gas fireplaces were installed and a lot of care was taken to include build-green concepts into the home. The ceiling was insulated from the top by taking off the existing roof, insulated using foam which created a higher R value, and then a new roof was installed. This kept the interior cedar ceiling, which first attracted the home owners to the house, intact. Removing the roof allowed the team to install pot lighting, which had a huge impact on the finished space. “We changed all the windows and doors; they are all high-efficiency, EnergyStar rated. All the windows have a type of glass which keeps the heat inside in the winter and the heat out in the summer,” Huguet says. “We added energy-efficient skylights to add more light. Because we took everything down to the studs, we were able to insulate all the walls and insulate the crawlspace. The hot water is an on-demand system which is also very efficient.” An addition was added to the front of the house to give more space to the great room and the ability to create a covered entranceway but care was taken to make it seamless. This addition is only six feet long but really made a difference to both the great room and the look of the exterior. There are three bedrooms upstairs; the
house is a split level, with an en-suite for the master and a walk-in closet. Downstairs there is a room which could be a bedroom but is used as a hair salon, a laundry room and another full bathroom. The gem of the downstairs is a wonderful family room/media room with a fireplace, a library area and a big television. “Before we start any renovation, including this one, we do a full energy audit to show the homeowner where they are losing energy,” says Huguet. “Another reason is we want the homeowners to qualify for both federal and provincial grants. Once the renovation is complete we do another audit which will show the difference in efficiency. This client received $3,000 in grant incentives.” My House Design is pretty well one-stop-shopping; 85 per cent of every project is done in-house from design to permits to build to interior design. There is a great advantage to this, as all of the colleagues are constantly in touch with each other regarding ordering materials, scheduling and the multitude of details which go into what is a complicated process. There are no delays waiting for an outside trade to complete their part of the build. The before and after photos show what an amazing home was created for this wonderful family; a home they will certainly enjoy for many years to come.
A Delta home got an incredible upgrade from the people at My House Design/ Build. Changes include energy-efficient gas fireplaces and pot lights in the cedar ceiling. Submitted photos. After photos by Keith Henderson
Furnace safety important “ from page.1 with his brother in A.D.W. Mainland Heat & Air Conditioning, is an expert on heating and cooling. Twenty-seven years of experience means there is not a lot Williams doesn’t know. The first step depends on how old your furnace is. If it’s less than 10 years old, “(you) can take a chance and turn the furnace on because they have a lot of the newer technology and they don’t use much service,” Williams says. “If the furnace is over 10 years old (you) should get a licensed gas fitter to come in for a full service check.” He says they should check several things before giving you the go-ahead. “They should check the heat exchanger, the motor, the amperage draw, a clocking to make sure it’s burning correctly and they should test with a monometer to see if the pressure going to the burner is correct,” Williams says. “The biggest thing is to check for cracks in the heat exchanger because over time metal expands and contracts with heat and eventually it breaks.” The biggest problem with a cracked heat
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Paint now under new manufacturing regulations By Maggie Calloway I checked in with Kevin Skelly of Cloverdale Paint to ask what’s new in paint and ended up with a tutorial on the new regulations governing the manufacture of paint. Normally we, the consumer, wouldn’t necessarily be aware of new regulations but this time the information is important, so mega thanks to Kevin! The technology of paint has come a very long way. In 2010 the federal government, in conjunction with the Canadian Paint Coating Association, came out with regulations restricting the VOC (volatile organic compounds) levels in paint. They divided paint into 53 different categories and set VOC limits for each of the categories. “The two common ones the homeowner would recognize are the flat and non-flat paint,” Skelly says. “The legislation doesn’t care if its latex or oil-based paint; it just says for flat paints the limit is 150 grams per litre and for non-flat paint, eggshell, semi-gloss and
gloss, the limit is 250 grams per litre. What this means is, as of this month ... manufacturers cannot make any new paint product which does not meet these new standards, although the retailers can sell this paint until they run out.” Skelly says that this shouldn’t really affect homeowners. “This would mostly affect your painting contractor if you are in the middle of, or planning, a renovation as they traditionally used alkyd paint which no longer meets the federal standard. The beauty of alkyd paint was its ability to cover in one coat, so the painting contractors will have to radically change the way they do business,” he says. “Manufacturers like ourselves have formulated new paint which does a great job while adhering to the new regulations. For the homeowner this means paint with great durability while still having low VOC,” Skelly continues. All this is great news for those of us concerned about the air quality in our homes. Ever wonder how the fashion designers, car companies, paint companies and interior designers come up with their colour palette for the coming seasons? Wonder no more. “I have been following colour trends through a group called The Colour Marketing Group,” says Skelly. “This is a group of hundreds of professionals from many different professions who all need to get the colour forecast right. A
mistake for this group has devastating consequences. Can you imagine a car manufacturer painting his new cars teal green when the trend is to grass green?” It’s quite the process in choosing the colours, Skelly says. “We come up with a palette of about 30 to 40 colours we jointly agree colours are going (towards). We deal in very fine detail such as the tone of each colour, not just say red. Is it apple red or rust red? It’s pretty interesting to see experts from so many different backgrounds sharing information and then coming to conclusions. So much depends on getting everything right.” And the answer to what colour trends we can expect? Warm colours across the country are on trend, except in some ethnic populations of Vancouver where bright primary colours are very popular.
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Some new doors can do wonders in your old kitchen By Maggie Calloway Your kitchen is looking a little worn around the edges and as much as you would like to gut the whole room, it just isn’t in the budget right now. So what can you do? A gallon of paint can do absolute wonders, and have a good look at your cabinet doors. If they are salvageable, take them off, remove the hardware, sand and paint. You will be amazed what a difference it will make to the whole kitchen. If the hardware is dated change it to something sleek and modern. If the upper cabinet doors are beyond saving, think about just changing the doors or, if it suits your personal taste, leave the doors off for a more country look. Be careful what you display; no one wants to see your cereal boxes, but dishes look great. I removed all the upper cabinets from one wall of my kitchen and installed open steel shelves. All my plates, casserole dishes and cereal bowls live there. I love the look and the convenience of just reaching up for whatever I need. I have a laundry room off my kitchen which is too large a room to hold just a washing machine and hot water heater, so I installed rows of shelves around three sides of the room and created a pantry. One shelf holds appliances like my KitchenAid mixer
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Head off drippy gutters before the Lower Mainland rain hits By Maggie Calloway As we enjoy the last of the summer weather, we know what’s coming around the corner. The price we pay for living in this beautiful, lush, green paradise is ... rain, rain and more rain. And, all too often the mechanism to handle this deluge, our house gutters, is just not up to the job. Now is the time to do an inspection of the state of your gutters, clean them of debris, and make the necessary repairs. If your patch jobs of years past are starting to fail, it is probably time to bite the bullet and install new ones. If you are unsure about where your leaks are, clean the gutter. Then, with the help of a spotter, flood the gutter with water. All the trouble spots will be apparent and easy to mark. To repair, dry each area completely, then dip a paintbrush into a can of roofing cement and apply a very thin layer to the leaking area. To further enforce the repair, cut a piece of metal flashing, which should be the same type of metal as the gutter to avoid corrosion, and press into the cement. It is important you then cover the metal with a further application of roofing cement, then spread out the cement to level the patch. Otherwise, your repair will impede the flow of water. Something else to keep in mind is to make sure you do your repairs when the weather forecast is for sunny weather, as your repairs need time to dry before being hit by rain. Shell Busey has some wisdom on caring for our gutters and downspouts. “Almost everyone, when dealing with gutters, gets out the ladder, leans it up against the aluminum gutter, putting both the weight of the ladder and their weight on the gutter. Now you have an aluminum ladder pressed against an aluminum gutter, which could act like greased lighting,” Busey says. “The best, and safest, way is to use ladder stand-offs
which insert into the ladder then rest The rainy season will be starting soon, and your gutters might not be prepared. It is best to do a thorough on the roof.” cleaning and checkup of your gutters and downspouts After cleaning your gutters, he before major problems occur. suggests laying a yard stick along the Submitted photos inside of the gutter. “Then take a small level to make sure the gutter is sloping toward the “They don’t have to deal with algae, moss downspout,” he says. “You will be amazed or mildew down there,” Busey says. “Some how often this is not the case.” of the inserts moss up to the point they don’t Busey warns that standing water in a gutter let water through to the gutter, it just washes can freeze during a cold spell, then thaw, and over the top.” then freeze again with the next bout of cold. Once we have looked after our gutters we “This is when the seams of the gutter are need to make sure the downspouts are hanblown apart. It is vital people check the slope; dling the flow. If there is a concern, or you they can repair seam problems forever but if are seeing signs of seepage in the basement, the slope is wrong the same thing happens you may want to investigate redirecting the again and again.” water away from the house and into the A great hint Busey passes along is to check perimeter drain by intercepting the flow at where all the gutter repair items are manufacthe bottom of the downpipe. tured. Turns out a great number of them are We live in a wet climate, and the more manufactured in the southern states where attention we pay to handling the water, the they wouldn’t recognize a rain forest. less accumulated damage can be done.
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Add hits of colour to brighten up a dark room Creating a cozy living space isn’t hard, if you have the right accents. By Maggie Calloway My home is predominantly white. White walls, white painted floors, white slip covers. The texture is in the knobby weave of the sea grass rugs and the heavy old oak dining table. The shots of colour are in the art and the dust jackets of books on the shelves of the built-in bookshelves. I love this style; it fits my personality. I hate clutter, as it makes me feel unsettled; I don’t go in for things that require dusting. Mention the word tchotchke and I freeze in place. I immediately pass on magazines as soon as I finish reading them and my clothes take up about four feet of closet space ... for both winter and summer. I somehow escaped the sentimentality gene, so I have no piles of old birthday and Christmas cards and as soon as I realize I haven’t worn or used an item I donate it. You get the picture. But the grey, damp and cold days of winter are approaching. The firewood is waiting in the shed to feed the wood stove, and the house needs a hit of cozy. It’s time to discover the best way to warm up your home without adding to the heating bill and bankrupting yourself in the process. There are very easy and frugal ways to warm up a home. Perhaps changing the covers on the sofa throw cushions to a warm red and pulling out a couple of throws to toss over the back of the sofas. Flowers for the living room and dining table can change from white to reds and oranges. Drapes, which have been taken down and cleaned over the summer, can go back up to be drawn against winter nights.
Beautiful fall colours like deep purples and rich yellows are a perfect place to start if you’re looking to create a cozy home. Small touches like a lampe berger or a blanket are also great options if you’re looking to add warmth to your home this fall. Submitted photos
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Botanus your one-stop-shop for all your planting needs By Maggie Calloway Planting bulbs in the fall, when thoughts are still on family barbeques and the beach, is a perfect example of delayed gratification. It’s the gardening equivalent of giving yourself a secret hug. Then, when you despair of the seemingly endless grey rainy days of spring, nature does her magic and produces a wondrous array of colour. Suddenly, all is right with the world. In Metro Vancouver, we are blessed with the most amazing online company specializing in not just the most stunning choice of bulbs but a bred-to-thebone commitment to personalized service. Botanus was started in 1999 by partners Elke Wehinger and Pamela Dangelmaier. Wehinger and Dangelmaier purchased a mailing list from a bulb grower in Abbotsford who was going out of business. They made the decision at the beginning to focus on the website and brochure as sales tools. Their decision allowed them to concentrate on what they do best without the overhead of running a brickand-mortar outlet plus the benefit of passing the savings onto the customer. The mailing list has grown to 25,000 with clients across the country. A third colleague, Wendy Leroux, soon joined the company, with the title of Customer Care Manager. “In a country like ours with hundreds, if not thousands, of climate zones, there is not a one-size-fits-all planting guide,” says Dangelmaier. “This is where our personal service pays off for the client. We are slaves to the Weather Channel and are constantly checking local weather forecasts so we can ship bulbs as close as possible to when each individual client should plant. Nobody wins when bulbs arrive when the ground is frozen solid.” The Botanus website is a treasure trove of not just bulbs but also complete information on every flower. No matter if you are an experienced gardener or a novice, you will feel confident of success. For more information, visit www.botanus.com.
Wendy Leroux, left, Elke Wehinger and Pamela Dangelmaier at Botanus are ready and waiting to help you with all your spring bulb needs. With a wide range of beautiful flowers, your garden will be spectacular come spring. Submitted photos
Nursery has some tips for the perfect spring garden The best time to plant is in the fall, says Rylan van der Pauw of Triple Tree Nursery in Maple Ridge. By Maggie Calloway Every spring, as soon as the weather starts to warm up, there is a rush to the local plant nursery to buy just the right tree or shrub. The rest of the spring, summer and early fall the homeowner is a captive to watering duty in order to keep the new plantings alive. The best time to plant is in the fall. The new trees or shrubs get time through the seasons to acclimatize to their new home. The rainy season looks after the daily watering and the roots, which can’t help but be damaged to a certain degree during replanting, can rejuvenate without stress. By the time the hot weather comes, the plants are established
and can more easily handle less care. If you are planning a renovation next year, which would most likely take place during spring, summer and early fall, chances are your garden is going to need some rehabilitation. Why not sit down with a knowledgeable person at your local nursery and make a plan well in advance? Rylan van der Pauw, of Triple Tree Nursery in Maple Ridge, says, “People need to think about trees and shrubs as the bones of the garden. The rest such as perennials, annuals and bulbs can be introduced over the following seasons.” Van der Pauw is certainly willing to give homeowners a few tips. “The perfect scenario would be a homeowner sitting down with us to make a plan personalized to their space, taste and budget well ahead of fall, then we can arrange for the trees and shrubs to be delivered directly to their home from the grower and our people can supervise the proper planting plus the application of suitable nutrients such as bonemeal and transplant liquid,” he says. “The huge advantage is there is less stress on the plant if they don’t have to spend the summer on a nursery lot. We have great built-in irrigation to keep everything fully hydrated but the less a tree is moved the better.” Fall is the perfect time for planting for exactly that reason.
“The very fact of the grower digging a tree from the field damages the finer roots. Now you have a situation where all the foliage has to be hydrated by compromised roots, which can be substantial on a larger tree or shrub,” he continues. “This is the reason planting in the fall is much more desirable because the tree can be greatly assisted by the natural rainfall. (Hydration is) much more difficult (with) surface watering through the summer. With proper handling, planting and support with nutrients, by spring the tree or shrub will have rooted out enough to support themselves.” Renovating your garden is a great opportunity to think about what would you like to attract. Do some research about attracting birds, butterflies and bees to your garden, which will not only enhance your space but contribute to the overall health of the environment.
Rylan van der Pauw of Triple Tree Nursery, top, has a few tips for homeowners looking to do some planting. He recommends installing water features first, and thinking about the trees and shrubs that will make up the bones of the garden. Rob Newell photos
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Richmond Review ¡ Page B11
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