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Steveston plagued by home break-ins by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter

Martin van den Hemel photo Linda Waithman delivered a pink ramp to It’s Posh gift shop’s Kim Corness on Monday in Steveston. To arrange to have barriers removed at your store, visit stopgap.ca

Removing barriers to accessibility, one storefront at a time Volunteer-driven initiative installs ramps for accessibility by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter For one young Once Upon a Time fan, it was a bit of a dream come true, visiting the real-life place where the fantasy TV show is filmed. In town visiting from the United States with her parents, she came to Steveston to check out familiar backdrops for the show, including Mr. Gold’s Pawnbroker and Antiquities Dealer. But the three-inch high lip at the local store’s entrance proved to be an obstacle too tall for her motorized wheelchair, which was simply too heavy to lift. “It was super sad,” said It’s Posh gift shop manager Kristel George, which sees daily visitors for the ABC series. So the young fan asked her dad to take her phone inside the store and take pictures. See Page 5

Katie Lawrence photo Dressed in the right colour for the occasion, Oscar Geng holds up his heavy prize during Richmond Country Farms opening of its popular pumpkin patch last weekend. See story on p. 19.

A rash of residential break-ins in Steveston have area residents worried as in at least a couple of incidents, the overnight thefts have seen homeowners encounter the bandit face-to-face. While Richmond Mounties are trying to identify the culprits, Richmond RCMP Cpl. Stephanie Ashton urged area residents to report all suspicious activity, which may help lead investigators to those who are responsible. The most recent one apparently occurred early Tuesday, around 2 a.m., when a resident awoke to find a thief in the house. According to the City of Richmond’s interactive Criminal Activity Map (tinyurl.com/RichmondCrime)—which is updated daily and shows where residential/commercial break-ins, and thefts from car occur—there were four houses struck on Shuswap Avenue and Skagit Drive, mid morning on Sunday, Sept. 21, between 5 and 7:30 a.m. Three of the break-ins were successful, with unlocked front, back and patio doors being used to gain entry. Then on the weekend of Sept. 27 and 28, there were five break-ins on the 3100 block of Steveston Highway and nearby Springthorne Crescent, with three between 5 and 7 a.m. Two detached garages who had left their doors unlocked were targetted. See Page 5

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Veteran of city hall enters election race Dave Semple announces bid with Harold Steves and Alexa Loo, Linda Barnes to retire by Don Fennell Staff Reporter The race for city council seats continues to swell. Dave Semple, most recently general manager of parks for the City of Richmond, is throwing his hat into next month’s civic election as an independent. Longtime incumbent Coun. Harold Steves and former Olympic snowboarder Alexa Loo are also running as independents, while Coun. Linda Barnes, a retired youth support worker who has served as a city councillor since 1999 representing the Richmond Citizen’s Association, announced Sunday she won’t be seeking re-election. All four made the announcements on Sunday in Steveston. “(Being a councillor) is a responsibility I never took lightly,” said Barnes. “It was a privilege working with Harold Steves and I thought we made a formidable team.” Semple said he’s proud of what Richmond has become through the work of past councils and will continue to honour that. “We have a clean, beautiful and safe city and I intend to maintain this for our future generations. My focus is on strong partnerships

with our varied groups in community services who provide for our community. This requires a strong and supportive partnership with the city and I intend to work hard to maintain and grow this partnership because it is what gives us a sense of what community is about.” Semple said protecting the environmental integrity of Richmond is also paramount. He said that includes continuing to upgrade the dikes, drainage system and road systems and “the proper and thoughtful use of our farmland.” “The safety of the island is paramount,” he said. “We’re an island diked by a river on all sides. We must continue to protect that by ensuring each of these services are continually evaluated and that we are receiving the best and most appropriate services for our dollars. “We also need the support and understanding of both the provincial and federal governments of our needs to help move us forward.” Semple said it’s imperative that the city spend taxpayers’ money responsibility and be held accountable for what is spent. He said keeping taxes low is a priority and true transparency is a must so that going forward “we all have pride in what we’re becoming.” A resident of Richmond for more than 60 years, Semple believes his 30-plus years working for the city provides him with a strong understanding of what it takes to help the community remain safe, clean and sustainable. “Building strong relationships with businesses and communities and connecting them for the betterment of Richmond is what I have always done and will continue to do,”

Don Fennell photo Dave Semple is a long-time City of Richmond employee who has taken a leave of absence to run for council.

he said. “Communication, caring, extensive knowledge and integrity are the strengths that I will be honored to bring to the next council if elected.” •A chartered accountant and mother of two young children, Loo said she is running for council in hopes of taking on a bigger part in the “growth and direction of a strong community that is vibrant and strong physically, mentally and economically.” “I’m for the community, and to me that means safety. It means reviewing and enforcing our bylaws that support safety. And it means making sure our traffic patterns are safe for us and that they support our businesses. And it means that we have fiscal responsibility.” Loo ran in the last election and came just 1,065 votes shy of a spot on council.

•First elected as a city councillor in 1969, and serving consistently since 1977 after one term as an MLA, Steves said Richmond is facing “the total industrialization of the Fraser River and our Fraser River farmlands.” “You need people to fight for the environment and community,” he said. “What would Richmond be like if we didn’t have community fighters over the years? We wouldn’t have the Richmond Nature Park, London Farm, Britannia Shipyard or the Gulf of Georgia Cannery. We wouldn’t have Garry Point Park, the trail system, Terra Nova or the Garden City Lands. Almost all of the major parks in Richmond were community initiatives and they became reality because there were councillors prepared to support the vision of the community and campaign for those initiatives and take them forward.”

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Order matters on civic ballot, says expert Last four elections have favoured candidates whose names appear earlier on ballot by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Some candidates for city council and school board could have an immediate advantage at the polls simply because of their name. Incumbents have long been recognized to have an upper hand due to name recognition, but political scientists say candidates can draw votes based on how a ballot is organized. In Richmond, names are ranked alphabetically on municipal ballots. According to an analysis by The Richmond Review, candidates whose surnames start with letters early in the alphabet win civic elections more often than those with lower ranked names. In the 2011 council and school

board elections, 11 of 16 winning candidates have last names that begin with one of the first 13 letters of the alphabet, A through M. In 2008 and 2005, 12 of 16 winners had surnames closer to the start of the alphabet. In 2002, the gap was even wider, with 13 winners boasting surnames that appeared earlier. “That’s not peculiar to Richmond at all. In most circumstances, the history is those who are at the front of the ballot do better,” said Patrick Smith, a political science professor at Simon Fraser University. “Order does matter in the circumstances Richmond finds itself.” Unlike smaller communities where a voter might recognize every name on the ballot, Richmond has a population nearing 200,000, and could have as many as 25 people running for one of eight council seats—people who not all voters know. “This is not a problem in Terrace,” said Smith. “When you’re up to 25,000 people, people would have a pretty good idea who’s in the running.”

But Smith noted order isn’t the sole determiner for an uninformed voter. Name recognition is significant, as are parties. This year there is six slates in Richmond, and voters are more inclined to cast ballots in a stranger’s favour if the candidate is linked to a particular party. Another way for candidates to get over the “alphabetic hump,” said Smith, is election campaign spending, noting candidates face no limits ahead of the Nov. 15 vote. Richmond is like most municipalities, ordering ballots A through Z, but a random list is also possible, if local government officials approve of such a move. “From time to time jurisdictions pose the question… Maybe the person who is the head of the council has a name that begins with Z, who overcame the odds, and said: That’s not right. I’ve been the last person named all the way through kindergarden,” said Smith. Earlier this year Langley Township council ended its long practice of

“The history is those who are at the front of the ballot do better.” — Patrick Smith randomly ordering names, after the community’s chief electoral officer noted voters were having difficulty finding names on a long ballot. The District of North Vancouver, however, is one local municipality reportedly still using the random ballot. Some studies have confirmed there is indeed a ballot order effect, one that favours candidates at the top. In a 2012 University of California paper, assistant professor Ned Augenblick and Scott Nicholson noted a large body of work on the effects of candidate position on a ballot “confirms that order matters.” A 2013 review of California elections concluded there is a measurable advantage to being at the top. The study, from University of Pennsylvania, noted a random ballot may cause voter confusion and cost more

to administer, and thus should only be used if ballot order alters election results. “We demonstrated that in city council and school board elections in California this is indeed the case. In between four and five per cent of the elections we examined, the candidate listed first won office as a result of her or his ballot position,” noted authors Marc Meredith and Yuval Salant. It also noted the use of alphabetical ordering for local elections provides the same candidates with the advantage of ballot position in election after election—as well as “gives the beneficiaries of ballot positioning the subsequent advantage of incumbency.” Candidates have until Oct. 10 to register for the Nov. 15 elections in Richmond. As of Monday, 26 would-be councillors had either registered or announced intentions to run. Two others are battling for the mayor’s chair, and a further 11 are contesting seats on school board.

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Community news covering October 8 to October 21, 2014 ‘Like’ your favourite street banner design Top two designs will become street banners

14 Regular Council Meeting Tuesday, October 14, 2014 Anderson Room, City Hall 4:00 p.m. (closed meeting)

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The annual Street Banner contest is ofﬁcially closed and we’re asking the public to help select two of this year’s winning designs. From now to October 17, 2014, visit the City of Richmond’s Facebook page to view contest submissions and ‘like’ the designs you think would make great street banners. The top two designs receiving the most ‘likes’ will be transformed into street banners in March 2015.

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Wednesday, October 15 3:30 p.m. in Council Chambers Agenda Items: 1. 9700 and 9740 Alexandra Road - DP 14-667441 Polygon Jayden Mews Homes Ltd. - To (1) permit the construction of 64 townhouses at 9700 and 9740 Alexandra Road on a site zoned “Town Housing (ZT71) – Alexandra Neighbourhood (West Cambie)”; and (2) vary the provisions of Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500 to increase the maximum percentage of enclosed vehicle parking spaces provided in a tandem arrangement to 57 percent. Please call 604-276-4395 for further information.

2015 City Grant Programs open Applications accepted until November 14 The City of Richmond supports the enhancement of a positive quality of life for all its residents. City Council recognizes that one means of helping to achieve this goal is through annual Grant Programs to support the work of community service groups. The City is currently accepting applications for the

following Grant Programs: (1) Arts and Culture, (2) Child Care, (3) Health, Social and Safety, (4) Parks, Recreation and Community Events A web-based application system has been created to provide an integrated, user-friendly, efﬁcient and effective online system for applicants. To access the system, as well as Grant Program guidelines, user guides and City staff contact information, please visit www.richmond.ca/citygrants. Please note the application deadline for all programs is: Friday, November 14, 2014.

Environmental sustainability workshops Register for free classes These workshops will show you ways to reduce pesticide use and create a more sustainable community. These workshops are free, however, registration is required. There are two ways to register: • Online at www.richmond.ca/ register • By phoning the registration call centre from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. at 604-276-4300 (press “2” at the prompt) If you register but cannot attend, please contact the registration call centre to make your space available for other participants to attend. Backyard and Balcony/Patio Composting Saturday, October 25 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. REG# 679058, Free, 13+yrs East Richmond Community Hall 12800 Cambie Road Planning and Planting Successful Home Orchards Saturday, November 8 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. REG# 740758, Free, 13+yrs South Arm Community Centre 8880 Williams Road How to Put more Fruit on Your Trees Saturday, November 8 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. REG# 740808, Free, 13+yrs

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Walk Richmond series Free guided walks this fall for all ages Walks are approximately one hour and include a warm up, cool down and stretch. Rain or shine. No registration required. Walking has its rewards. For every ﬁve walks you attend, receive a complimentary pass to the Minoru Aquatic Centre. Saturday, October 11, 10:00 a.m. Shell Road (Meet at Francis Road and No. 4 Road parking lot) Dog-friendly walk Saturday, October 25, 10:00 a.m. Terra Nova and scavenger hunt Saturday, November 8, 10:00 a.m. Minoru Park Saturday, November 22, 10:00 a.m. King George Park Saturday, December 6, 10:00 a.m. Burkeville Park–Sea Island Saturday, December 20, 10:00 a.m. Steveston Village/Christmas celebration For more information and walk details call 604-276-4300, visit www.richmond.ca/walk, or email walking@richmond.ca.

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StopGap measure makes a difference From Page 1 That story won’t be repeating itself in the future, thanks to the volunteer efforts of the people behind StopGap (stopgap.ca) who aim to eradicate barriers and raise awareness so everyone can access every space. Occupational therapist Linda Waithman delivered the store’s new ramp, designed, assembled and painted by volunteers. Posh became the first store in B.C. to receive a courtesy ramp, but Waithman is hoping this will catch on. “We got it in, and we love it,” George said, adding that on weekends, there are a good dozen people in wheelchairs who can’t get through the front door. “It’s pink and it’s so cute.” Even older adults, who use canes or walkers, have found that entering and exiting the store has been eased by the ramp. “It’s super heartbreaking when

“It’s super heartbreaking when somebody can’t come in.” — Kristel George

somebody can’t come in,” George said. Efforts like this wouldn’t be possible without help from the local business community, Waithman said, including Rod’s Building Supplies, which supplied the materials, as well as Steveston Coffee which energized the volunteers, a crew of occupational therapists and their children from Orion Health. According to Waithman, more than 200 businesses in Ontario have had ramps installed over the past couple of years.

She’s inviting business owners interested in having a ramp designed for their store, to e-mail her at lwaithman@ orionhealth.ca. She’s even looking for volunteers, who would be willing to measure, design, manufacture and paint the ramps. “The reaction yesterday was incredible. In the five minutes we were there, each group that walked by had something positive to say,” Waithman said. So what’s the catch? There isn’t one. The ramp is completely free, and can be left at the entrance during a store’s regular operating hours, or can be kept at the back of the store whenever it’s needed, with a sign placed at the front of the store indicating the ramp’s available, Waithman said. The ramp is sturdy and slip-resistant, but also lightweight and portable, with handles, she said.

Police offer tips to deter break-ins From Page 1 Two other homes were targeted just down the road that same weekend, on 6th Avenue, both between 3 and 4 a.m., one of which was successful. “We’ve definitely seen a spike in break-ins and theft from auto,” Ashton told The Richmond Review Tuesday. So what are police doing about it? And what can residents do? Ashton said police are urging residents to report all break-ins and attempted break-ins, which might provide them the crucial detail that could lead to the perpetrators being identified and arrested. Local volunteers, through the Blockwatch, Crimewatch and Lockout Auto Crime programs are doing their part too, including doing overnight patrols in neighbourhoods. Police patrol areas whenever they receive reports of an interupted break-in or suspicious activity. What’s troubling in some of these cases is that the thieves aren’t deterred by people being home when the break-ins occur. Face-to-face confrontations could, according to Ashton, lead to the situation going wrong either for the perpetrator or the homeowner. “To be in the house when it’s happening, on top of having somebody breaking in an taking stuff...there’s more victimization,” Ashton said. There are numerous community resources available where people can get the information necessary to targetharden their homes. There’s advice available

on-line (richmond.ca/ homesafety) on deterring bandits, and people can make arrangement for an auxiliary officer to visit their home to make a security assessment, either by calling 604207-4790, or e-mailing RCMPHomeSecurityChecks@richmond.ca There’s also the city’s Crime Free Multi-Housing Program, which is catered to apartment owners, managers and residents (tinyurl.com/ CrimeFreeMulti) The older-style patio doors, which can be lifted off their tracks, can be secured by asking advice from local hardware stores. Here are some basics to make your home safer: • install motion sensor

lights on the exterior of your home, both the front and the back • leave a light on when you leave your house • refrain from storing large amounts of chas

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Workshop focuses on catering to people with disabilities Tourism Richmond has organized a special Customers with Disabilities Workshop for Wednesday, Oct. 15 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Executive Airport Plaza Hotel, 7311 Westminster Hwy. The workshop is designed to increase front-line employees’ sensitivity toward people with disabilities, and to provide superior customer service skills that respect every visitor’s unique needs, said Tourism Richmond’s Roberta Mercer. Among the topics tackled are: • understanding the unique importance of excellent service to customers with disabilities • learning appropriate language and protocol

• learning relevant communications skills and techniques • building awareness of your own attitude and potential misconceptions or biases • learning how to recommend appropriate tourist attractions or services The cost of the workshop is $65 for members and $85 for non-members. A workbook and a certificate of completion will be given out. Anyone that is interested is urged to register early, as space is limited. To register (deadline is Thursday, Oct. 9) or for more information, e-mail rmercer@ tourismrichmond.com —Martin van den Hemel

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ShakeOut BC Thursday, October 16

Join us in the Great BC ShakeOut earthquake drill on Thursday, October 16, at 10:16 am. This is the fifth Great BC ShakeOut drill and more people are participating than ever before. Any individual, group or business can register and participate. For more information or to register visit the Great British Columbia ShakeOut website at www.ShakeOutBC.ca. What should people do during an earthquake? Drop, Cover, and Hold On is the safest action to take during ground shaking. There are three steps: • DROP to the ground (before the earthquake drops you), • Take COVER by getting under a sturdy desk or table, and • HOLD ON to it until the shaking stops. Are you ready for an earthquake? The City of Richmond is hosting three FREE Get Ready Richmond – personal preparedness workshops after the ShakeOut BC exercise.

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The City of Richmond has contracted Columbia Bitulithic to grind and pave the following location in Richmond from July 15 to October 15, 2014: • 10000 block No. 3 Road • 6000 block Blundell Road • Hammersmith Way • Hammersmith Gate • 11 & 12000 block No. 5 Road • 22000 block Old Westminster Highway • Gilley Road and Westminster Highway Intersection

Work hours will be 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on weekdays, and 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on weekends. Night time work hours will be from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. (typically). Traffic will be reduced to single-lane and there may be temporary lane closures. Delays may occur. The use of an alternate route is strongly encouraged. This work is weather dependent and dates are subject to change without notice. Questions may be directed to Wasim Memon, Supervisor, Engineering Inspections, at 604-276-4189, or visit the City’s paving program webpage at www.richmond.ca (City Services > Roads, Dykes, Water & Sewers > Construction Projects > 2014 Paving).

The personal preparedness workshops will teach you the risks, how to make an emergency plan and what to do in an emergency or disaster. There are two ways to register for these workshops: • Online at www.richmond.ca/register • By phoning the registration call centre from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. at 604-276-4300 (press “2” at the prompt) If you register but cannot attend, please contact the registration call centre to make your space available for someone else. October 16

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$550m expansion of Annacis sewage plant by Jeff Nagel Black Press The rapid growth of the population in Metro Vancouver’s eastern communities also brings thousands of new flushing toilets each year. And that is forcing the regional district to embark on a major

$550-million expansion of its Annacis Island sewage treatment plant, which is located south of Richmond by the Alex Fraser Bridge. The plant was last expanded in 1998 to handle a population of one million, but the new expansion will allow it to serve another 250,000 residents in its catch-

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The Richmond Review and Richmond Nature Park invite our young readers to enter our Wild Things colouring contest for a chance to win a Halloween Pumpkin Prize Gift Basket!

Name:_______________________________ Age: ____________ Phone: _________________ Email: _______________________ Colouring contest is open to all children age 12 and under. Deliver entries prior to the deadline of 5:00 p.m. Friday, October 17, 2014 to Richmond Review ofﬁce — #1 - 3671 Viking Way, Richmond, BC V6V2J5.

JOIN US FOR OUR SPOOKTACULAR FAMILY EVENT October 25 & 26, 2014 from 5:30–8:30 p.m. Richmond Nature Park • 11851 Westminster Hwy. Walk a trail lit by hundreds of jack-o-lanterns as mischievous raccoons, a friendly bear and other Wild Things emerge from the forest to share their stories. Have your face painted and participate in family activities. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Dress for the weather. Admission fees (adults $3, kids $2 or families $10) support nature education programs.

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Minoru Park trees to be axed New field construction prompted review of trees, some at risk of toppling

City Appointments 2015 Richmond City Council wishes to fill vacancies on the following Advisory Committees/Boards/ Commissions: • Child Care Development Advisory Committee (9) • Family and Youth Court Committee (15) • Heritage Commission (6) • Parking Advisory Committee (4) • Public Art Advisory Committee (5) • Sister City Advisory Committee (7)

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Persons interested in serving the community, in a volunteer capacity, on any of the above advisory bodies are invited to submit an application, along with a resume, to the attention of: Michelle Jansson, Acting Director, City Clerk’s Office.

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Please refer to our website at http://www.richmond.ca/cityhall/council/boards/ advisory.htm to view the respective committees/boards: 1. Information on the purpose or mandate; 2. Terms of reference (if applicable); 3. Staff contact information; and 4. To download an Advisory Committee Application form.

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Richmond City Hall has ordered the removal of 31 trees in Minoru Park due to their “poor condition.” Crews are scheduled to move in with chainsaws this week and cut 29 poplars and two Scotch pines from a west side grove near Gilbert Road. The removal comes as the city finishes work on new sports fields at the park as part of a redesign to accommodate a new pool and seniors facility. “As part of the field upgrade project we had arborists assess the trees close to the relocated fields and new parking area and the 31 were identified to be in poor condition,” said spokesperson Ted Townsend. “In many cases the roots are beginning to lift and the trees are at risk of toppling, an issue which is common with large poplar trees in Richmond.” Townsend said 19 trees—beech and oak varieties—will be planted in the same area, and another 12 will be planted elsewhere in the park. “The new trees (will) be much longer lived, will grow larger, have broad canopies as they mature, and are less prone to some of the challenges we encounter with older poplar trees.” Townsend said the city regularly monitors the condition of trees in the park, removing ones deemed to be “in extreme poor health,” or damaged and posing a safety risk. One such tree bordering Minoru Lakes was removed last week. The field redesign is transforming the former Latrace baseball diamond into an artificial turf field for baseball and soccer. Another artificial turf field is being relocated to the north. The cricket pitch and track and field throwing events are also being moved. Field construction, originally scheduled for completion by mid-October, continues.

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very year when B.C.’s municipal politicians get together to preach to the provincial cabinet, there comes a point in the maze of resolutions where things go sideways.

Last year it was a misinformed, impossible demand to ban all traces of genetic engineering. Before that they thumbed their mobile phones and denounced wireless power meters. Both votes passed by narrow margins in a half-empty chamber, with many delegates focused on the serious community issues they are elected to address. This year it was a charge led by Burnaby to denounce the proposed Trans Mountain oil pipeline expansion. And this time it was defeated. Credit for this sudden attack of common sense goes largely to North Cowichan Coun. Al Siebring. Here’s part of his address to the recent Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Whistler: “Ladies and gentlemen, we are elected to handle things

like roads and water and sewer and land use, police, fire, garbage. We’re not here to talk about social policy, child poverty or heaven forbid, pipelines. “Those kinds of things dilute our credibility as an organization...If you want to do social policy, get your butt elected to the provincial legislature.” Burnaby, New Westminster, Victoria and Vancouver were undeterred. In tax-rich urban centres one can make a living at local politics. And grandstanding works. Burnaby Coun. Nick Volkow rattled off a jumbled history of refineries in his region, noting that the sole surviving Chevron plant is bringing in crude by trucks and trains because the 60-year-old pipeline is over-subscribed. He didn’t explain how stopping a

pipeline upgrade would keep it open, or improve oil safety. Volkow repeated the protester myth that a new pipeline would introduce diluted bitumen to the coast. Trans Mountain started shipping dilbit in the late 1980s. The comedy of all this was illustrated by Coun. Robin Cherbo from Nelson, who assured delegates he uses synthetic oil in his vehicle. Is that derived from organic sunflowers? And what significance does that gesture have compared with the gasoline and jet fuel that carried 1,200 delegates to Whistler? Cherbo assumes that Ottawa can simply direct Alberta’s oil industry to start refining all the heavy oil there. Half a century into this industrial mega-project, this stuff should just be banned

from pipelines. Peace, man. This is why election-time posturing by local politicians is a slippery slope. Not only do they lack authority, they and their staff lack the required expertise and information. The Trans Mountain pipeline starts in Alberta and branches into the U.S. It is by definition federal jurisdiction. NEB hearings on its expansion continue, with expert input, especially on shipping risks, from the B.C. government, Green MLA Andrew Weaver and others. Municipal politicians should pipe down and defend their own performance. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

ASSISTANT ADVERTISING MANAGER ELANA GOLD, 604-247-3704 admanager@richmondreview.com ADVERTISING LESLEY SMITH, 604-247-3705 lesley@richmondreview.com COLLIN NEAL, 604-247-3719 collinn@richmondreview.com MARSHALL MACKINDER, 604-247-3714 marshall@richmondreview.com KIMBERLEY LIM, 604-247-3709 kimberley@richmondreview.com JANE ILOTT, 604-247-3707 jane@richmondreview.com Get to the bottom of the puzzles of the Garden City Lands, consultation and “the city.” Find paths from the north side. Can’t find your way? For solutions, see this column online.

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Digging Deep Jim Wright

ichmond’s civic parties like engagement. Good. But we need to aim higher too: we need valid consultation.

Our central park, the Garden City Lands, keeps prompting engagement, so let’s use it as an example. In this context, “the city” will mean council and upper staff. Quick review: The park

is an open space that had panoramic views and other natural legacies. In March 2010, it went from federal to city title via the federal land disposer. The property, which had been confirmed as ALR, was bought as parkland, with intent to enhance. So far, there’s little net progress. Why? One factor is failure to consult well. There had been years of immense engagement by the citizens who saved the Garden City Lands from the dense development the city championed. After losing that battle—but gaining ownership—the city could have turned the engagement into consultation by drawing on it. In effect, the city refused. Instead, it catered to the few who still wanted contra-ALR uses for the park. Yet the community had already rejected such uses when citizens overwhelmingly told the Agricultural Land Commission the lands could best serve

agricultural, ecological and open-land recreation uses for community wellness. Still, citizens kept engaging where possible with the city’s Garden City Lands planning. What’s more, city events like the Ideas Fair in the park and the open house in a mall were outstanding in several ways. There just wasn’t enough valid consultation. With the Ideas Fair, the faulty premise was that the lands are a blank canvas. That ignored nature’s legacies, the ALR status and common sense. With the open house, engaged citizens found ways to be heard about getting the perimeter trail built, but mostly the survey design prevented clear results. I tried every means to inform council about it, even going prepared to explain at the proper time at the most appropriate meeting. I got silenced, not even allowed to say why it was relevant. Now, 4.5 years after buying the Garden City Lands,

the city’s concept is slowly getting better, and I wish I could say it’s wonderful. However, I see basic gaps in understanding, and there’s no real plan. Meanwhile, the costs keep growing, largely with city salaries. In another sense, there’ve been costs in wasted input, diminished legacies and limited use of the park’s potential. One more perspective: The opportunity cost for the property has been $7 million so far. (It’s like the city’s income if it had kept the purchase sum invested: almost $60 million for 4.5 years at 2.6%.) To conclude, the Garden City Lands experience confirms the value of building from engagement to effective consultation, which has been lacking. To wrap up, I’ll suggest a few simple ways to think and act for progress. We’ve seen how the Garden City Lands puzzle ties in with the consultation puzzle. We can also see the challenges as signs of the

city’s systemic problems, a broader puzzle. It seems that finding paths through mazes is a useful skill to serve on council or advise it. As a rule, a timely start is a step to success, so I’ve provided some mazes (above) for practice. Another step is to elect citizens with firsthand knowledge. For the Garden City Lands, Michael Wolfe’s next free eco-tour is on Sunday, Oct. 12 at 2 p.m. It begins at the west entrance, south of Lansdowne Road on Garden City Road. So far, at least seven candidates have taken part in the eco-tours. Besides Michael, they include Richard Lee, Harold Steves, Chak Au and Carol Day for council plus Eric Yung and Norm Goldstein for school board. Jim Wright is president of the Garden City Conservation Society. He blogs at garderncitylands.wordpress. com.

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letters Does anyone care about Steveston? Editor: The civic election is just about a month off and I’ve yet to hear a word uttered by anyone about Steveston’s abandoned waterfront commercial wasteland. The perpetrators of this tragic urban design and economic development catastrophe-- incumbent Mayor Brodie and his council colleagues who are seeking re-election-- have neither admitted their culpability nor committed to a resolve of the stand-off to which they are collectively one stubborn

and narrow-minded party. The collection of ambitious newcomers who hope to attract enough of our votes to join a new city council either don’t have a grasp of this important issue affecting Steveston’ s future or they are content to ignore it. Perhaps some hope they too will be able to follow the practice of the current lot of politicians who contentedly dump hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars into half-completed public projects in Steveston, with the promise of attending ribbon-cut-

No more boring bedtime stories Editor: The coming election in Richmond indicates a probable change in city council and mayor. We left Richmond after 40 years in January, partly because of the inability of current council members to respond to serious neighborhood concerns. We are enjoying a complete change in attitude that did not exist in Richmond. We now enjoy a friendly municipal hall attitude, reactive community policing, a council that listens, controlled and enforced by laws, and other joys of living in Delta (Ladner). The important liv-

ing standards that Richmond under the current council are losing. My opinion is that the electorate in Richmond now have a probability to elect an alternate and more responsive council and mayor. The Richmond electorate must make a change to pursue a future that will not be destroyed by the bureaucratic day care centre on No. 3 Road and the boring bedtime stories during council meetings. Just wonder how more enjoyable it will be with a new council and mayor. It is now possible. Dale T. Pitts Delta

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Library friends say ‘thanks’ Editor: The Friends of the Richmond Library wish to thank all our members, student volunteers, Steveston Rotary and Rotary eClub of Lulu Island members and players from a Richmond rugby team who helped at our October Whale of a Book Sale. Also, we would like to acknowledge Terra Nova’s Save-On-Foods and Choices for donations. We rely heavily on donations of used books. If you wish books to stay in your community and to benefit your local libraries, please donate your gently used books to our organization. Books can be dropped off at any branch of the Richmond Public Library. I also wish to extend a “Big Thank You” to our customers, who without you, our book sale would not be a success. See you in the Spring! Alison Cormack Chair, Friends of the Richmond Library

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Erinn and Grant Bryan, of O’Hare’s GastroPub, present the Richmond Christmas Fund’s Wayne Duzita and Elizabeth Specht with a $10,000 cheque. The money was raised at the second annual Steveston Beer Fest, held Sept. 20 at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery. More than 500 people attended the annual fundraiser for Richmond Christmas Fund. For more information on the fund, see www.volunteerrichmond.ca.

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letters Kudos to another successful Grand Prix of Art Editor: I take my hat off to Mark Glavina the owner of Phoenix Art Workshop in Steveston for once again being the drive and impetus behind organizing Steveston’s fourth annual Grand Prix of Art. I don’t know how many of us Richmond/ Steveston residents realize what must go into making such an event a reality, but you can imagine the hours and commitment it must take to host an event like this with so many logistics to put in place? Mark has galvanized our community and brought us together four times now to share the sheer joy of watching more than 100 of our local artists create captivating scenes of our beloved Steveston. The popularity of this event can be witnessed

by the ever growing numbers of people who flock to Steveston to watch and encourage our artists as they capture on paper and canvas an endless array of images depicting historic Steveston. I want to thank Mark very publicly here for his giving us all such an enriching cultural experience. You have brought together up to 100 or more volunteers, more than 100 artists, local Steveston businesses to help sponsor and participate in the event, and welcomed us all so graciously, artists and public alike, to this marvelous event. Mark, you have made a truly remarkable contribution to your community! Leonard Shane Richmond

Bad people ruin kind act Editor: As is the case with many families, we occasionally donate our surplus clothing to one of the many deserving charitable organizations which do good work in our community. Recently, we left a couple of bags of clothing, duly marked, on our front porch. Later, the bags were gone, and we thought that they had been picked up by the charity. Later, we found out that the truck was delayed, and was not able to make the pick up until the next day. A couple of days later, we were very disappointed to find that some of the donated clothes had been scattered around the front courtyard of a nearby secondary school, and that some of the clothes had been burned. This is disturbing on a number of levels. First, that some people would think that it’s appropriate to take clothing that is clearly set out for pick up by a charity (thus, essentially stealing from that charity); and second, that burning the clothing (so that it could never be used again), is something that qualifies as “entertainment” in the minds of these people. To those who perpetrated this dastardly act, I hope that you have a good look in your eyes the next time you stand in front of a mirror and think about the person you have become. Mark Sakai Richmond

The signs were already there Editor: Re: Evelina Halsey-Brandt’s comments on her retiring from city council, Sept. 22. Ms. Halsey-Brandt noted a new development sign on her street doesn’t contain a word of English. ”I am a city councillor and I didn’t understand what the intent of the sign was.”Well, hello! Ground control to Major Tom, Ms. Halsey-Brandt, too long gone. What has Richmond people been talking about the last few years? Kerry Starchuk and her group presenting a 1,000-signature petition asking for a discussion on the ever more increasing Chinese signs appearing all over our city. It was Halsey-Brandt who was a stumbling block insisting that it was no big deal and would sort itself out. Now that she is retiring it is a big deal and on her street for goodness sake. I have lost count of the number of times I have voted for Halsey-Brandt one, two and three, but unlike one and two’s graceful exits from city council number three seems intent on going out on a controversial note, a controversy of her own making. When we see a sign on a construction site in Chinese characters and no English, the intent is obvious: “ NonChinese need not apply.” Enough said! Alan Halliday Richmond

Spotlight on breastfeeding Editor: World Breastfeeding Week 2014 in Richmond was a success thanks to community partnerships. “Breastfeeding: The Winning Goal for Life” was this year’s theme celebrating how the choice to breastfeed can affect not only mother’s and baby’s physical and emotional health, but also impacts the environment and global health. Many thanks go to the Richmond Public Library staff who gave public health nurses a warm welcome as they, in conjunction, with BCIT students took part in the various Baby Times programs and offered gifts and a chance to win prizes donated by Medela and Ameda companies. Also, as part of the Worldwide Breastfeeding Challenge, 16 moms and babies breastfed at 11 a.m. on Oct 4th in the Richmond Hospital Birth Centre. Thanks also to Colin Dring who devoted his Green Scene article to the benefits of breastfeeding. Maureen Lister, Anne Swann, Co-Chairs Breastfeeding Action and Awareness Committee Richmond Public Health

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Ice Breaker offers teams chance to measure up Seafair rep hockey tournament begins Friday at Ice Centre by Don Fennell Sports Editor The first major showcase of the youth hockey season will be held this weekend in Richmond. Featuring 56 teams from Atom to Midget, Seafair Minor Hockey’s 12th annual Sandman Hotel International Ice Breaker rep tournament—Friday through Monday at the Richmond Ice Centre—is a chance for 150 coaches and nearly 1,000 players to see where they’re at among their provincial peers. “A tournament early in the season helps gauge the team’s evolution of progress to date,” says Seafair Islanders Peewee A coach Shane Hohlweg. “And a high level tournament such

as the one that the Seafair tournament committee has put together will allow our coaching staff to measure ourselves against some of the best teams in Western Canada. It will provide us with a road map of what we need to accomplish over the next six months to reach our seasonal goals.” The Islanders’ primary goal is to compete for a berth in the Tier 1 B.C. provincials, hosted by Semiahmoo during spring break next March. “The level of competition that has been secured for the Peewee Tier 1 Division is probably the best that I can remember. Any of the eight teams can be considered a legitimate contender to win the tournament,” says Hohlweg. “Juan de Fuca is the best team from the Island, Kelowna and Vernon are two of the best teams from the Okanagan, and then you have

Don Fennell photo Seafair Bantam A2s will compete in this weekend’s Ice Breaker.

some very good local teams in Langley, South Delta and Seafair. Finally, add in a team from Seattle and another from St. Albert (Alberta) and you have the makings of a great tournament.” For the Islanders, success is always defined by the process. Hohlweg says the positive outcome of a game or tournament is more often than not the result of playing together as a team,

executing an effective game plan, and trying to get better “every time we step on the ice.” “Winning this tournament is our goal, but I am more focused on how we play and execute against some of the best teams in the province,”Hohlweg says. “Our team is really excited about the challenge that this weekend will bring, and we will learn plenty about ourselves

and what we have to do to continue on the path of excellence for the remainder of the season.” Sharing much of Hohlweg’s vision and philosophies, Seafair Midget A1 coach Steve Robinson welcomes the opportunity to play in a challenging, competitive setting this early in the season. “Other than games we used as part of the selection process of the team, which brings its own sense of intensity, these are the first games where results really matter and begin to define your success as a team,” says Robinson. Seafair’s consistency at the Midget level the past few seasons has been a double-edged sword. While the team’s ongoing success on the ice has been exemplary, it has cost the Islanders a number of their top players who were quick to snap up opportunities to advance

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sports Rapids named B.C.’s top swim club by Don Fennell Sports Editor Reflecting the wellrounded program it delivers for both grassroots and elite-level athletes, Richmond Rapids has been named the 2014 club of the year by Swim BC. “We are very proud to receive this award,”said head coach Robert Pettifer. “It represents improvements not only in performance, but in club culture as well. This is a great starting point for us to build on as we chase bigger and more difficult goals.” Since forming in 1999, a result of amalgamating the two existing swim clubs— Racers and Aquanauts— that existed at the time, the Rapids have grown to offer everything from learn-to-swim programs to age-group swimming, national and international-level lessons. Swimmers with a disability and Spe-

cial Olympic swimmers are also integrated into the various programs depending on their age group and needs. Steadily-improving performances in recent years, including the club’s first provincial championship title, further reflect the club award. Throughout the 2013-2014 season, the Rapids continued to elevate performance, regularly placing athletes on major teams, from provincial to the Canadian junior national team. The Rapids set four provincial records and one national record, that by the boys’ 14-andunder medley relay team. Membership also grew to an all-time high, with over 400 athletes participating in a Rapids’ program during the season. In addition to its competitve success, the Rapids presented a well-rounded approach to swimming including volunteering and

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Sockeyes, Kaczynski temporarily held in check Richmond and its leading scorer regain form to douse Flames after rare loss by Don Fennell Sports Editor Troy Kaczynski has finally been held in check. On Thursday, North Vancouver Wolf Pack became the first team this season to keep the Richmond Sockeyes’ prolific scorer off the scoresheet. And the feat proved to be doubly successful for the Wolf Pack, which scored a 3-2 victory at Minoru Arenas to temporarily take over sole possession of first place in the Pacific Junior Hockey League’s Tom Shaw Conference. Richmond regained a share of the division lead with a 6-1 win at the Ridge Meadows Flames on Saturday. The league’s leading scorer with 14 goals and 24 points in nine games, Kaczynski had earned at least a point in each of the Sockeyes’ seven previous games prior to facing the Wolf Pack. That included a four-goal, one-assist performance in the Sockeyes’ 6-4 win at North Vancouver on Sept. 13. “They’re a strong team with a lot of talented forwards and two real

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the various looks the team will see going forward. “It’s not about tightening up, but being multi-faceted,” he said. “We need to have a structure to adapt to different looks.” Sporting a 7-2 record on the season, Richmond twice held onegoal leads (Tyler Andrews and Brody Nielsen) against North Vancouver on Thursday but the latter scored twice in a short span midway through the third period to post the victory. However, neither Kaczynski nor the Sockeyes wasted time getting back on the winning track the following night. Kaczynski scored once and Daniel Oakley and Matthew Bissett each had a goal and assist in the victory at Ridge Meadows. Mac Colasimone had three assists and Kurt Russell stopped 21 of 22 shots. Richmond returns to action this Thursday, hosting Port Moody Panthers (0-8-1) at 7 p.m. at Minoru Arenas. The Sockeyes are at the Harold Brittain Conference-leading Abbotsford Pilots (4-3-1) on Friday.

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353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

www.affordablemoversbc.com

As an acupuncturist, your duty is to treat our patients with the method of acupuncture while being able to explain their symptoms to them.

•Backhoes •Mini excavator (rubber track) •Bobcats (forks/buckets) •Dump trucks

and I’m a Nice Guy!

AFFORDABLE MOVING

Salary: $17.00-$18.00/hr. energycenter1958@hotmail.com

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COMMERCIAL ~ RESIDENTIAL

Plumbing • Electrical • Woodwork • Drywall • Bathrooms • Painting • Handyman • Textured Ceilings • FREE Quotes Door Repairs: Patio • Pocket • Bi-folds • Shower

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

• Aeration / Power Raking

EXCAVATION

M.S. MAINTENANCE & RENOVATIONS

BILL GILLESPIE

• Hedge Trimming / Pruning

604-908-3596 6 04-9 -908-3 -3596

RENOVATIONS

• Edging

• Trimming

5 MINUTE EXPRESS PAGING SYSTEM PLUMBING SERVICES AT REASONABLE RATES CALL 604-270-6338

Only $89 including free hot water tank service!

HELP WANTED

LAWN SERVICE • Residential / Commercial • Complete Fertilizing Programs • Rotary / Reel Cutting

RJ’S PLUMBING & HOME SERVICE

Heating System Service Special

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

604-868-7062

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HOMES FOR RENT

1.800.910.6402

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Commercial Transport Journeyman Mechanic (Surrey Terminal)

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Van-Kam Freightways Ltd. requires two (2) full-time Commercial Transport Journeyman Mechanics to work out of our Surrey Terminal located at 10155 Grace Road. One (1) position is an afternoon shift starting at 3:30PM and working until midnight and the other position (1) has an 11:30PM start working until 8:00AM. Applicants should have an inspectors ticket, a minimum of 2 years of related experience, a positive attitude and able to work in a team environment. Experience in a freight fleet environment would be preferred as this is a busy facility providing service to a large fleet of Company Owned Trucks and Trailers.

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LIVE-IN CAREGIVER Vancouver family requires fulltime live-in caregiver. Duties include light housekeeping, transportation for children to and from school and other outings, meal preparation and other personal tasks as needed. Seeking compassionate, confident and dependable candidates only. Valid BC driver’s license and references required. Previous experience caring for children desired. Work will be fulltime, 40 hours per week with flexible hours. CAD $10.33 per hour. Please fax resumes to: (604) 682-6183

Van-Kam thanks you for your interest, however only those being considered will be contacted.

Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

PERSONAL SERVICES

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

Dishwashers & Kitchen Help Required P/T & F/T positions available Wage depending on experience Apply in person after 11:00am

at Mad Greek Restaurant 7260 Westminster Hwy, Richmond

FINANCIAL SERVICES

604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

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

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Running this ad for 10yrs

PAINT SPECIAL

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

. DIAL-A-LAW 604-687-4680

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CONCRETE & PLACING

Placing & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 34 Years Exp. Free Estimates. coastalconcrete.ca

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

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Peninsula Prop Management

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ELECTRICAL

PLUMBING PETS

MIN. EXPRESS PAGING SYSTEM Reasonable Rates 604-270-6338 BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

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

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

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Mr. SIDEWALK - HOT WATER Power Washing / Snow Clearing Sidewalks, Driveways & Patios John @ 604-802-9033 (Local) Power Washing, Gutters, Windows, Maintenance, Res/Comm. Lic/Ins’d. Free Est. Call Dean 604-839-8856

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS A+ Lawn & Garden - Residential & Commercial services. 604.908.3596

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

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

#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

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

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

GARDENING

SUITES, LOWER

Richmond 2 bdrm, $1100 incl cbl & util No ldry Nr aments Oct 15 or Nov1 604-644-5809, 604-277-0967 RICHMOND, # 5/Westminster Hwy 2 bdrm bsmt suite, lndry inc. N/P. Nov. 1st. $650/m. (604)279-0754

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

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

LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA 109K, auto, most power options $8500 firm. Call 604-542-0624

www.paintspecial.com

Seize this opportunity to work for one of Western Canada’s largest regional freight carriers. For more information, call Derek, at 604-587-9818 or 604-968-7149 Interested candidates should attach an updated resume and cover letter to: careers@vankam.com or fax: 604-587-9889

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

Excellence in Quality & Service

604-588-0833 All types of Rooﬁng Free Estimate Written Guarantee WCB Coverage Over 40 Years Experience

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PETS

AMERICAN Bully Puppies. Show quality parents,strong blood line.Mother is blue nose and father is an American. Looking for great homes for 6 little beauties. Great temperament, family raised parents. 604-825-9481 604-856-1676

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AUTO FINANCING

BLUE GOTTI PIT BULLS: ONLY 1 FEMALE LEFT. Call (604)7012920

SCRAP CAR Removal TOP CA$H PAID on the spot. Local Business. www.a1casper.com 604-378-2029

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

BOSTON TERRIER. Female, 4 months old. Shots & dewormed. $300. obo. Call (778)347-4615

Sell it fast with a CLASSIFIED AD www.bcclassiﬁed.com

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

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

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MISC. FOR SALE

SAWMILLS from only $4,397 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS...GIFT-CARD GIVE-AWAY! 20X22 $4,358. 25X24 $4,895. 30X30 $6,446. 32X32 $7,599. 40X46 $12,662. 47X72 $18,498. One End wall Included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

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OF PET THE WEEK

“JOJO” NEEDS A GOOD HOME WITH YOU!

“BLACK BEAUTY, ID# 339000, DOMESTIC MEDIUM HAIR, SPAYED FEMALE, 6 YEARS 2 MONTHS 3 WEEKS” This cat is indeed a black beauty. She has a beautiful mane of hair which requires regular brushing and grooming. Black Beauty loves people so that would be perfect bonding time!

TO ADOPT CALL 604-277-3100

SPCA Thriftmart 5400 MINORU BLVD • 604.276.2477

5431 NO. 3 RD 604.276.2254 & 10151 NO. 3 RD Richlea Square 604.241.7586

PROUD TO SUPPORT THE LOCAL SPCA

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Pumpkin patch opening at Richmond Country Farms

Toby Rogers climbs to the top of the hay bale mountain set up in the activity area.

Katie Lawrence photos Jack beams proudly as he holds on to his pumpkin.

The Pumpkin Princess awaited the crowds at the gate to the pumpkin patch.

Time to pick a pumpkin

“Originally, there were only horse drawn covered wagons, about three staff, and a field with pumpkins. Every year (owner) Harry (Hogler) adds something, expands the place,” she said. This year’s event There was a lot features a hay bale of enthusiasm and playground, an interanticipation around active performance the farm, as people from the pumpkin Katie Lawrence from everywhere in patch band, musical the Lower Mainland entertainment on attended the openthe wagon rides, a couple of food ing day festivities. stands, and a train ride around the “I often poll the audience and grounds is said to be in the works. people come from all over. Surrey, Richmond Country Farms is on Langley, Coquitlam, North Van, Steveston Highway near Sidaway Ireland!” said Beverley Elliott, leadRoad, and the pumpkin patch is er of the pumpkin patch band. “For open until Oct. 31. many families it is a yearly tradition to come back year after year.” Katie Lawrence covers the social Elliott, who is a local actor and scene for The Richmond Review. singer, has worked at the pumpkin E-mail her at kt.lawrence10@gmail. patch on and off for 20 years and com or follow her at Twitter.com/ has seen it change and grow with BlueJayGal its popularity.

his past Saturday, Richmond Country Farms reopened the pumpkin patch up to the public for the fall season.

Band leader Beverley Elliott finishes up a rendition of ‘Down By The Bay,’ where the crowd got participate.

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Ingrid Bester and her granddaughter Emma Dovell enjoy the music from the pumpkin patch band.

Kathleen Nesbit, Gary Comeau, and Jimmy Roy call themselves Little Big Band and were entertaining the crowds on the hay ride wagons.

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you can also download the sears catalogue ipad app.

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AUCTION

ONE DAY ONLY — NO MINIMUM PRICES JEWELLERY & COLLECTABLES AUCTION Necklaces, Bracelets, Rings & Earrings Collectable Coins, Cards, and more! DATE/TIME: Saturday, October 11th 2014, 9:30am ADDRESS:

11 - 31236 Peardonville Rd, Abbotsford, BC

PREVIEW DATE/TIME: Friday, October 10th 2014 Noon-6pm Saturday, October 11th, 2014 9am - 9:30am

SOFTWARE CO. BANKRUPTCY AUCTION This is the ultimate computer / tech auction Plus over 100 HM Aerons, 200 tech desks and more.

DATE/TIME: Thursday, October 23rd 2014, 10:00am ADDRESS:

1055 Vernon Drive, Vancouver, BC

PREVIEW DATE/TIME: Wednesday, October 22nd, 2014 Noon to 6pm

PLEASE NOTE: Items Subject to Additions & Deletions — Auction date and times may change. For further information please call: 604-881-2253 or 1-800-910-1211.

VANCOUVER 1055 Vernon Drive Vancouver, BC, V6A 3P4 Phone: 604-325-2253 Toll Free: 1-888-599-2253

LANGLEY 19757 92A Avenue Langley, BC, V1M 3B3 Phone: 604-881-2253 Toll Free: 1-800-910-1211

ABBOTSFORD #11 - 31236 Peardonville Rd Abbotsford, BC, V2T 6G9 Phone: 604-859-1661 Toll Free: 1-877-410-1661

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