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RCMP ofﬁcer charged with assault Complainant alleges excessive force Benjamin Alldritt

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A North Vancouver RCMP officer has been charged with assault after a woman alleged he used excessive force during her detainment in June. Const. Quentin Frewing was charged with an assault on Sandra Gibb earlier this week. Supt. Tonia Enger, officer in charge of the North Vancouver detachment, was formally notified Wednesday afternoon. “This is difficult news to bring to our community,” Enger said Friday. “The public relies on the officers at this detachment to keep them safe, and it’s extremely important to us all to have the public’s confidence and trust. That’s why it’s very disappointing to have one of my police officers alleged (to have committed) an assault.” The incident happened June 18, when Frewing, believing Gibb was carrying alcohol, stopped her in Lower Lonsdale. Enger wouldn’t say exactly what is alleged to have happened during the encounter, but said Gibb sustained “minor injuries to extremities.” Enger received a written complaint three days later, and she placed Frewing on administrative duties. North Vancouver RCMP officers launched both a criminal investigation and an internal Code of Conduct investigation. Gibb’s allegations were not serious enough, Enger said, to warrant calling in officers from another police force. “We do consider that, but our policy is based on the seriousness of the See Accused page 11

Evelyn developer sued over missed payments Jane Seyd

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ONE week after representatives insisted the Evelyn development in West Vancouver was on track, financial backers of the project have filed a lawsuit against the project’s Millennium developers, saying they haven’t been making payments on their loans of more than $75 million. Backers of the project, Peoples Trust Company, bcIMC Construction Fund Corporation and bcIMC Specialty Fund Corporation, filed petitions in B.C. Supreme Court Wednesday against Millennium Evelyn Properties Ltd., Millennium Development Corporation and Shahram Malekyazadi — one of the See Lenders page 10

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ALISON Marier and Jessica Berger, 8, welcome friends and neighbours to share in the lighting of their congregation’s menorah. West Vancouver’s Har El Synagogue will hold its ﬁrst ever public menorah lighting Thursday, Dec. 2 at 6 p.m., at 2121 Marine Drive.

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ROBERT Birungi (above) plays with some of his 16 children, many of them former street kids who now aspire to be pilots, teachers, nurses and doctors. Birungi and his wife Carli Travers, a former Coquitlam resident, have started a non-proﬁt organization called Carli’s Kids through which they run a school in a low-income neighbourhood in the nation’s capital, Kampala. At left: Three of the boys get ready for school.

Bringing hope to the abandoned

An unlikely charity’s efforts to give Ugandan street kids a chance Chelsea Peters

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DOWNTOWN Kampala is a sea of chaos, where boda boda motorcycle taxis and minivan matatus kick up waves of dust and pollution as they roar along the potholed roads.

The sidewalks overﬂow with people; some hurry to work in business suits, talking on cellphones, while others sit patiently on woven mats, waiting for someone to buy a candy or newspaper. Then there are the ones who are not so lucky. Street kids haunt Uganda’s sidewalks during the day, and in the evenings keep to the shadows. These forgotten children are often orphaned or abandoned and some come together to protect each other, forming their own family units. Unfortunately, there are no parents to look out for these children and often the acting “parents” haven’t even reached puberty. The problem is growing. These are invisible children; people walk past them, often ignoring them in the same way they might ignore a panhandler on Vancouver’s

Downtown Eastside, as if by ignoring them one doesn’t have to face their reality. I was heartbroken the first time I came face to face with the bleak existence of a street kid in Uganda’s capital. I am ashamed to say that I froze and then walked away, too overwhelmed to do anything else. The image of that child still haunts me. I can never go back and change that moment, but I have learned from it. Kampala is a long way from the green landscape of North Vancouver where I grew up. It wasn’t long before I found myself facing another street kid. This time, I walked straight into a second-hand clothing store and bought her something to replace the tattered shirt she had on. The delight in her eyes as she held that T-shirt warmed my heart. She held it gently to her chest as if it would disappear if she let go. I have Carli Travers to thank for inspiring me to be more than just a passive observer. I came to Uganda in October this year to work as a community education officer in a place called Namugongo, in Kampala’s urban sprawl. What brought me here was a five-month internship through Douglas College, funded by the Canadian International

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BIRUNGI and Travers are building a safe haven called Abetavu, which will house up to 200 abandoned and neglected children. To ﬁnd out more about Carli’s Kids or to make a donation go to www.carliskids.com. Development Agency. I met Travers and her family when I began teaching literacy at a teen pregnancy crisis centre next door to her home. Travers, a Coquitlam resident, came to Uganda in 2006 on a two-month Douglas

College internship of her own. Less than a year later, she was back to stay. Simply put, Uganda had stolen her heart. It wasn’t just the warmth of the people or her love for her husband, Robert Birungi; it was a feeling of purpose and a desire to have

a positive impact on the world around her. When Travers came into contact with a family of street kids, she decided she couldn’t walk away. Instead, she did an extraordinary thing. Rather than buy them food or clothes or giving them money, she and

her husband took them home. At just 23 years of age she became a mother to six street children. Three years later, she is now mother to 16 — three of them her own. Sometimes life puts you exactly where you are meant to be. That’s what happened to Travers back in 2006 and the domino effect on her life has both inspired and humbled me. Together, Travers and Birungi have created a nonproﬁt organization, Carli’s Kids, which runs a school for 90 children in one of Kampala’s low-income neighbourhoods. They are also building a children’s village called Abetavu, which means “haven,” 30 kilometres outside of Kampala. Once completed, Abetavu will become a safe place for as many as 200 abandoned, abused and neglected kids. It will also hold satellite homes for grandmothers caring for their orphaned or abandoned grandchildren. Travers and Birungi have made it their mission to bring hope, love and opportunity to Uganda’s forgotten children. It’s working. Their dream is to see their children become the leaders of tomorrow. While visiting Travers and Birungi the other day, I sat outside on a mat under a tree, enjoying a soft afternoon See Rescued page 5

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Woman charged in WV mail theft Forecasters

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A 31-year-old woman has been arrested and charged in connection with multiple mailbox thefts and with stealing the alleged victims’ identities. West Vancouver Police have charged Natalie Stone with three counts of theft of a credit card, three counts of possession of property obtained by crime, two counts of unauthorised use of a credit card, one count of possession of drugs for the purpose of trafﬁcking and three other offences. She was arrested Nov. 19, and will remain in custody until her court date. The arrest is part of a larger ongoing investigation the WVPD have been working on since August, when many mailboxes in the area were stolen, said Cpl. Jag Johal, a spokesman for the

force. “(Ms. Stone is) the ﬁrst person that we have arrested, but we do believe she’s part of a group,” he said. “People who do these types of crimes don’t operate by themselves. “We’re just trying to identify who they are, and if we have enough information on them, we’ll also go and arrest them.” Johal said identity theft is on the rise in B.C. “Whether it’s people from back east, Quebec, Ontario, whether it’s our locals, or whether it’s organized crime such as from the Orient or from Russia, it’s out there.” More arrests are expected as the investigation progresses. Johal asked that anyone who sees suspicious activity near to a mail box to report it to the WVPD at 604-925-7300. He also took the opportunity to remind residents about the Block Watch Program, which has been credited with the rise in arrests in the area. To get involved, contact Anne Russell at 604-925-7363.

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LAST week’s heavy snowfall and subsequent thaw have raised the risk of avalanches in the North Shore.

Cam Campbell, an avalanche forecaster for the Canadian Avalanche Centre, said the risk is too high for any novice backcountry enthusiasts to explore. “If you don’t have any avalanche safety training, I suggest that you avoid avalanche terrain altogether,” he said. The CAC rating was high for both the North Shore mountains and Whistler regions Friday. Campbell recommended that anyone wanting to venture into the backcountry this weekend take extra precautions, adding that “careful snowpack evaluation, cautious route ﬁnding, (and) conservative decision making are essential if you go into avalanche terrain.” Taking the right gear is paramount, said Campbell. “That’s (means) an avalanche transceiver for locating a buried person in the event of an avalanche burial, an avalanche probe for pinpointing that person, and then of course you’re going to need a shovel to dig them out.” One of the biggest dangers is getting lost, Campbell said. “A lot of times, people will get off trail, and it’s not uncommon for people to follow a gully or drainage. Speciﬁcally on the North Shore, the terrain is very aggressive, it gets very steep, very fast.” People may feel safer than they should in their local trails, he said. “It’s kind of unique in that it’s complete wilderness very close to an urban centre, so people might not recognize the hazards that they face going off into the back country on the North Shore Mountains.”

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A little bit of luck and an attentive off-duty ofﬁcer helped West Vancouver Police ﬁnd a stolen car from a break-in and arrest two suspects. Police across the North Shore had been looking for the vehicle Nov. 16 after occupants were seen throwing purses out the window while it was being driven, said Cpl. Jag Johal, a spokesman for the WVPD. Police came up empty-handed until the next day, when an See Pair page 10

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CHELSEA Peters (at right) shares a laugh with some of the children cared for by the Carli’s Kids organization. Peters is teaching literacy at a crisis centre next door to the founder’s home.

Rescued children aim high From page 3

breeze. By my side were Douglas, Deus, Benjamin, Martin, Elijah, Sandra, Marjorie, Vanessa, Christie, Godance, Julianna and Esther, and in my lap lay Codrine. I asked them what they wanted to be when they grow up. I was truly inspired by their responses. These children whose lives were once hopeless now aspire to be pilots, teachers, nurses and doctors. The most touching was Marjorie, who will do anything as long as she can be near mummy forever. After seeing these kids ﬂourish under Travers’ and Birungi’s watchful eyes, I could feel

my heart fill with hope and optimism about the future. I have no doubt in my mind that their dreams will come true. Not only are Travers and Birungi role models to their children; they are my role models too. To realize their vision for the future, Travers and Birungi will need help. Ten dollars will buy a school uniform. Twenty-five dollars enables Carli’s Kids to provide a grandmother and the seven abandoned grandchildren she cares for with their basic necessities for a week. This Christmas, there is an opportunity to help change a child’s life. To find out more about Carli’s Kids go to www.carliskids. com.

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he province’s seizure and sale of two sizzling hot sports cars — after their drivers raced them up Mount Seymour at 200 kilometres per hour — feels like justice. The two men could easily have killed someone, and many eyebrows have no doubt been raised at someone barely out of their teenage years driving a car worth more than a lot of people’s homes. We don’t think the province was out of line on this one. But coming in the midst of the government’s wafﬂing over impaired driving rules, it is a reminder of how Victoria has eroded our protections. Criminal courts require proof beyond a reasonable doubt. By settling seizure cases in civil court and impaired driving cases by the side of the road, the government doesn’t have to prove as

you said it “If the suggestion is that we have to wait until we are in a food crisis and then we start digging up our front yards, I think we’ll have eaten each other’s livers and legs by that time.” Coun. Craig Keating, upset about fellow councillors’ attitude toward his proposal to develop an urban agriculture strategy in the City of North Vancouver (from a Nov. 26 news story). ••• “If the person had been driving a 1988 Honda Civic and had their car seized, versus having a $235,000 Ferrari seized, you’ve got very different penalties for an infraction of provincial law” B.C. Liberties Association director David Eby, arguing against the seizure of a Ferrari involved in a street racing incident in September (from a Nov. 26 news story) ••• “He managed to get a call out onto the radio. . . When you’re in the middle of getting punched, that’s very difﬁcult.” Sgt. Stuart Falebrinza, spokesman for the Sunshine Coast RCMP, regarding an ofﬁcer being assaulted by two people in Sechelt (from a Nov. 21 news story)

much. The verdict is swift, the penalties harsh. But putting the fear of God into people is a two-edged sword, as Solicitor General Rich Coleman has learned. Is it worth impounding the cars of unimpaired drivers if it means you catch that one driver over the limit who might have slipped through? Both these sets of laws also help the province shift some of the caseload off of the brutally overworked and slowmoving criminal courts. This issue still has to be addressed, but not in this way. If government lawyers are going to carry away $100,000 from two people, they should have to prove their case. We have criminal courts for a reason. So what kind of justice do we want: slow, expensive and sure, or quick, cheap and dirty?

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MEC ‘outrage’ claim outrageous Dear Editor: I am writing in response to Benjamin Alldritt’s Nov. 24 article Planned MEC Move Sparks Outrage. The dictionary defines outrage as “a powerful feeling of resentment or anger aroused by something perceived as an injury, insult or injustice.” Really? Do we see protesters in the streets, in front of city hall, surrounding MEC’s Vancouver-based head office? Do we really feel that we, the residents of North Vancouver, have been, or soon will be, subjected to injury, insult or injustice? Has Mr. Alldritt interviewed Bicycle Sport Pacific owner Michael Theill? Why would an astute businessman re-locate closer to “a retail wolf in sheep’s clothing” and “a retail bully?” Has Mr. Alldritt taken a walk around the Lynnmour South neighbourhood, along Lynn Avenue, Crown Street and Mountain Highway and found at least six properties zoned light industrial available for lease today? How about the huge Maplewood industrial developments two kilometres east on Dollarton Highway? Has Mr. Alldritt considered how the changing demographic of the City and District of North Vancouver will impact companies considering developing light industry? The city has high property taxes, challenging transportation infrastructure and an ever-increasing population of white-collar residents who can afford the astronomical property prices and property taxes. I live in Lynnmour.

Recently, a mega-developer purchased eight properties containing lower-cost rental houses occupied by typically blue-collar, pickup-truckdriving workers and their families. These eight houses were knocked down, every tree was felled, and 56 high-end townhouses were built with prices ranging from $600,000 to more than $800,000. The blue collars are now white, the pickups are now BMWs, Cadillacs and Mercedes. Is the City of North Vancouver going to draw on these wealthy, educated and mobile workers to man the machinery of light industry? Do these new voters want to walk by the “auto mechanics and machine shops” that Coun. Bob Fernley envisions on their Saturday morning stroll through Bridgman Park, on their way to JJ Bean? Has Mr. Alldritt truly investigated MEC’s practice of returning surpluses to it’s 3.5 million

members across the country? Mr. Alldritt’s statement, “In practice, however, only the highest spending members receive a return” is incorrect. Every year, every member receives a patronage bonus, their share of whatever surplus remains after all expenses have been covered, based on their proportion of purchases relative to all other members. The freely-elected board of directors decides how much of this patronage bonus to retain, and members with an accumulated patronage bonus total higher than the current $250 amount will receive a share redemption cheque in December. The more I spend, the more I save. It reﬂects the fairness of the co-operative model. Chris Wilson North Vancouver, MEC member (Editor’s note: news headlines are written by the news editor, not the reporter)

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Dear Editor: Your photograph of the group of Montroyal elementary students and graduates proudly displaying the bear-proof garbage container that they had raised funds to purchase is a great source of inspiration to all those who volunteer their time to try and reduce bear conﬂicts with the residents of the North Shore (A Gift that Won’t Keep Giving, North Shore News, Nov. 17). It also reﬂects, as a very tangible outcome, some

of the tireless effort that Christine Miller, Bear Aware school coordinator, dedicates to help the entire community become more bear aware. Such a “gift that won’t keep giving” might also be considered by District of North Vancouver resident as a Christmas present to their own families, in the form of a bear-resistant residential garbage container. Residential containers are different from See Trash page 9

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HEN the First, inspired by a major royal wedding and Shakespeare, one-time playwright to the court:

ENTER LADY BUNBURY solus. Bunbury: “Now is the winter of our disconnect Made evident by our social network woes; And all the friending efforts made by serfs To penetrate our sovereign’s chilly gaze.” Enter QUEEN ELIZABETH II, briskly, carrying her open laptop. Queen: “Bunbury, good day. What means this pesky Facebook page of mine? It says I have been Friended. Where’s my guard?” BUNBURY opens the laptop and looks at the Queen’s page. Bunbury: “Your Majesty, this Friend is no true threat; ’Tis merely grandson William, that sweet prince. He asks that you might also Friend anon His true love, and intended, fair Kate M.” Queen: “True love? Pish posh! As if, and all that rot. I’ve kingdoms to run; that’s the truth of it. I haven’t time for discourse with his maid. I would have thought he’d understand a bit.” Bunbury: “But Your Maj, Kate will one day rule the land, If not in law, then couched behind the scenes. Now is the time to inﬂuence her deeds So England’s not turned over to the Greens.” Queen: “Oh, all right, let the strumpet be my Friend Along with Willy, but they’d better not Be plaguing me with silly games and notes

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Pair arrested while ﬁlling stolen vehicle

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off-duty ofﬁcer was driving home from work at about 6:40 a.m. and saw the stolen vehicle stopped in front of him at a red light at Taylor Way and Marine Drive. He followed the car to a gas station, where he called for backup. “He’s one of the veterans here. It’s just second nature,” said Johal. The vehicle was stolen in a break and enter from the 1500 block of Oxford Street in North

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allegations and in this case, it didn’t meet the threshold for an independent investigation,” she said, adding that outside investigations are triggered by serious injury or death. The results of the criminal probe were forwarded to the Crown in August, and prosecutors decided there was sufﬁcient evidence to lay the charge Tuesday. The Code of Conduct investigation is still underway, and Enger will later decide whether to discipline Frewing. She can also choose to forward the ﬁle to an adjudication board. Meanwhile, Frewing, a Mountie for four years, remains at work on administrative duties. Enger said she is aware of one previous complaint against him, but couldn’t recall the details and said it hadn’t triggered an investigation.

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“He’s been very productive, providing service to residents in North Vancouver,” she said. “I just reiterate that these are allegations, and we’ll take the necessary steps to ensure there’s an impartial and transparent process.” Jason Gratl, counsel for Gibb, said there were no grounds for her detainment. Frewing will make his ﬁrst appearance at North Vancouver provincial court Dec. 15.

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THE following are brief summaries of topics on the agendas of North Shore municipalities and school boards. District of North Vancouver, Special council meeting, Monday, Nov. 29, 6 p.m. www.dnv.org Reports: Proposed TransLink 2010 Supplemental Plan. City of North Vancouver Next regular council meeting Dec. 6 www.cnv.org District of West Vancouver Next regular council meeting Dec. 6 www.westvancouver.ca

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Soroptimists Fatima da Ponte, Liz Watt, Nanette Taylor and Karin Bews greet guests.

Mike Ciccone and the evening’s MC, CTV’s Rebecca Hall, show their support. The 10th annual Treasure Chest of Hope was held Nov. 6 at Hollyburn Country Club. The event, presented by members of Soroptimist International of North and West Vancouver, was intended to raise funds for the North Shore Youth Safe House. Guests enjoyed dinner and dancing, live and silent auctions, a rafﬂe and the sale of keys to the treasure chest.

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Veronica Loat, Karen O’Shannacery and Andy McLaren enjoy the festivities.

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SARAH Kopinya was at the top of her game.

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PARTICIPANTS in Choose Again’s Costa Rica attitudinal healing centre take in a sunset as part of their respective healing journeys. tate moguls or CEOs of major companies. It does so through programs offered in the Vancouver area, as well as at an attitudinal healing centre in Costa Rica. With the introduction of a new communications coordinator, Anna Rice, former Olympian and recently retired national badminton team member who herself sought support from the organization to overcome mental blocks related to

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AFTER bodies’ collagen. As a result, the initial improvements last longer and longer with subsequent treatments and require fewer products. The woman above returned 18 months later still looking more like the “after” result, but wanting to prevent the return to her “before” appearance. The most used Fillers in Canada are made of Hyaluronic Acid, a natural occurring sugar found in the body. It is not obtained from any animal products and therefore very safe and natural. In 2008 Hyaluronic Acid became available in a form pre-mixed with an analgesic compound. As a result the actual procedure is essentially painless. Free consultations are available at the Physician Skincare & Training Centre www.skincare-centre.com where all injections are performed by Dr. Ralph Bieg, a recognized trainer in Hyaluronic Acid volume replacement. Please call 604-929-3299 to book your complimentary consultation

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CHRISTINE Monaghan signs copies of her new book HeartBroke: From Uncertainty to Possibility at Utopia Nov. 20. She’ll also be in attendance at 32 Books, Dec. 5, noon-3 p.m. Info: www.heartbrokebook.com. class is free. For more information, phone 604-926-5185. — Compiled by Debbie Caldwell

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Maui getaway evident of nature at its ﬁnest

THE sun radiates off my back, the wind is howling and big green waves are crashing offshore as I pump up my seven-metre North Kite.

Kim launches me and, before I know it, I’m carving my surfboard through the water with nothing more than a pair of board shorts on! Every November, Kim and I escape the dark and rainy North Shore for the bright hot sun of Maui. We nestle into a home deep into the old plantation town of Paia. This small coastal town has a great vibe and we love getting up early and going for runs on the beach and walking into town to fuel up on delicious chocolate croissants and chai tea. Most people wonder how we take a month out of our busy schedules for such a vacation but I tell them, this is not a vacation, this is our life! Maui is one of the coolest places to play. Canadian cycling hero and seventh place Tour de France rider Ryder Hesjedal is here training for next year’s European tours and many of our friends are too, riding, surfing or just relaxing. Kim and I are here to kite surf, stand up surf and snorkel as much as we can. There’s also great hiking, fantastic restaurants and the lifestyle is just so laid back. The best part about being in Maui is stepping off the plane and being greeted by the fresh salty air, rich with the beautiful aroma of ﬂowers. The heat is the next thing that just makes your body go “ah.” The ﬁrst few days are always

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busy with grocery shopping and getting our place and gear dialed. I’m always amazed at how many friends we run into on Maui. It’s great to see so many people enjoying their lives. We spent the ﬁrst week kiting non-stop. It’s always a blast to cruise the waves and see the sea turtles that pop up over swells. Yes, there are always a few near misses but despite what you hear about turtles, they’re fast in the water. We also love the town of Lahaina and our good friends Greg and Ingrid always stay there so we usually spend lots of time in that area. Here we trade kiting gear for stand up surfboards and paddle up and down the coastline looking for perfect waves. Stand up surﬁng is so much fun as it allows anyone to get on a wave and have a great time. This year we’ve done lots of snorkelling and one of the best spots is Honolua Bay, just up the Kaanapali Coast. Honolua Bay is normally one of the busiest surf spots but when the swell is down the snorkel-

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to pursue her passions for the right reasons, as well, in a manner that proves fulfilling. For example, she’d sworn off snowboarding, though as a result of her healing journey she’s made a triumphant return to the sport and snowboards recreationally whenever she’s in Vancouver. Rice hopes community members from a variety of backgrounds opt to attend the upcoming Choose Again presentation in West Vancouver. “I found in my sporting career that there wasn’t enough emphasis at a young age on sports psychology and the mental side of the game,” she says. “More and more people know that it’s really important but kids aren’t really given tools on how to practise it or how to train it.” Rice attests she and Wolsak’s session will prove helpful to athletes of all ages, as well as individuals working towards achieving a high performance level in any pursuit. “What we’re trying to get going more locally are these opportunities to find out about how Choose Again can benefit people in all walks of life,” she says. “It’s really an incredible organization and they’ve been kept so busy with just word of mouth — a lot of people from the North Shore have been clients or through friends of friends — but now we want to expand and try and open it up to a broader audience,” she adds. For more information on Choose Again, including costs, which are negotiable based on financial need, visit www.choose-again.com or phone 604-221-2292.

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ers come out in droves. It was awesome there; however, my favorite spot is just off Kaanapali Beach where a bunch of sea turtles are always there to greet you. Marine life is so incredible. There are so many different kinds of ﬁsh living together in harmony and balance. Although they’re all busy looking for food, they seem to ﬂow along, just like mother nature intended us to.

Adventurers Dave and Kim are ready to exchange the heat for tons of powder. Bring on winter! Their efforts are supported by AirTime BoardSports, North Kites and PowerBar.

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PETER Mansbridge, Jian Ghomeshi, George Stroumboulopoulos, Jim Treliving, Tony Parsons, Gloria Macarenko and Rick Cluff will be among the CBC personalities participating in Open House and Food Bank Day at their Vancouver headquarters, Dec. 3. From 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., the public is invited to tour the building and meet with hosts and reporters. Food bank volunteers will be on site accepting donations, as well, community members can donate at www.cbc.ca/bc/ openhouse-foodbankday.

Your New Ride begins in the News Remember your first car? Remember your first NEW car? It’s a special moment and one that the North Shore News has been part of since the first edition we published. We are proud to carry the latest reviews on the newest cars in our Friday REV section plus advertising from the great local auto dealers representing all makes and models and Classified ads from your neighbours looking to sell their old set of wheels. There’s more. We also carry ads from the local businesses that can change your oil, service the engine, put new tires on your vehicle or even rent you a car or truck when you need something bigger than you own. Need car insurance? Just scan through the paper and you’ll find a company to handle the insurance for your car, SUV, trailer or motorcycle right here on the North Shore. Every edition of our newspaper will offer you some great ideas for a new ride and ways to make your current ride run a little bit better. If we could just figure out a way to infuse that new car smell into our pages…

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Gift wrap: Volunteers are needed to wrap gifts during a holiday fundraiser for a local charity. Training is provided and shifts are available throughout the holiday season until Dec. 24. Meet new people, support a local nonproﬁt and enjoy the festive season.

THE FOLLOWING is a selection of volunteer opportunities from various community organizations, made available through Volunteer North Shore, a service of North Shore Community Resources Society.

Child minding: Volunteers are needed to assist staff in caring for young children while their teen parents are involved in social/learning activities. Usher/ticker taker: Presentation House Theatre is looking for usher/ticket volunteers to assist the manager before shows, take tickets at the door, hand out and assemble programs, give information to patrons about Vancouver group will register at North Shore Neighbourhood House at 225 East Second St. and meet there every Tuesday, 4-7 p.m. The class runs from December to February and costs $25. For more information, contact Mahin at 604-922-3088.

The Canadian Iranian Foundation: Registration will be held for English language training on adaption, orientation and integration for newly arrived immigrants with limited English language skills on Nov. 29. The West Vancouver class will register 2-4 p.m. at the Park Royal Community Room in Park Royal south mall and meet there every Monday, 1-4 p.m. The North

Pilgrimage Pictures: Allison Rennie and Diane Ransom will share their experiences walking 500 kilometres on the ancient Camino De Santiago pilgrimage route in Spain at Mount Seymour United Church on Nov. 29, 7-8:30 p.m. For more information, contact Allison or Diane at 250-496-0077. Helping Children Set Physical and Emotional Boundaries: Parent educator Donna Bond will address how to help children stay safe and

subscriptions, membership, upcoming presentations and assist patrons with ﬁnding seats. Senior peer support: North Shore Neighbourhood House is looking for caring volunteers to provide emotional support for seniors, guide them through changes and challenges. People skills are an asset. Receptionist: Volunteers are needed to answer phones, book client appointments and perform a variety of administrative tasks. If you are interested in these or other possible volunteer opportunities, call 604985-7138. The society is a partner agency of the United Way. empower them to understand and prevent unwanted sexual contact, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 7-8:30 p.m. at Grand Boulevard preschool, 520 East 20th St., North Vancouver. This presentation is designed for parents of preschool aged children. Fee: $10 at the door. Registration required: email Karen at karen_randall@telus. net. Makers Market: Local crafters will sell everything from pottery to baked goods and children’s clothing on Saturday, Dec. 4, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at St. Monica’s Church Hall, 6404 Wellington Ave., West Vancouver. North Shore Community Drumming Circle: Drummers of all ages and levels of experience are invited to ﬁnd their musical voice through rhythms, Saturday, Dec. 4, 10-11:30 a.m. at Lynn Valley United Church, 3201 Mountain Hwy, North Vancouver. Musician, singer and African drummer Lyle Povah will lead the group. Fee: $20 per family/$10 per person. Reservations: 604-987-2114 or marylinyan@gmail.com. BiblioCommons Training Sessions: Learn more about North Vancouver District Public Library’s new online catalogue at one of the following sessions: Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, Wednesday, Dec. 8, 11 a.m.-noon. Drop-in session. Info: 604929-3727. Lynn Valley library,

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TRICIA Edgar of the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre is inviting kids to the centre’s winter open house. There will be crafts and goodies and a black light puppet show, “Trickster’s Tale.” The open house is Dec. 4, noon to 2 p.m. No registration. 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., Thursday, Dec. 9, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Registration required: 604984-0286, ext. 8144. These sessions will cover searching tips and highlight some of BiblioCommon’s features. North Vancouver Outdoor School: A night of good food and company to support the North Vancouver Outdoor School Alumni Society, with all funds going towards the program that operates outdoor education on a 165-acresite in Squamish for 5,000 students grades 1 through 12. The event is Dec. 9 at Boston Pizza, 88 Chesterﬁeld Avenue

in North Vancouver, from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $20. To sign up, phone Katherine Olson at 604-898-5422. Behind the Scenes at Maplewood Farm: The farm will be offering opportunities to get a behind the scenes look into their operation, Jan. 27 and 29, Feb. 24 and 26 and March 24 and 26, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at 405 Seymour River Place, North Vancouver. Activities will include egg collecting and washing, animal grooming and setting up feed. Fee: $12.50 for a one hour session. Registration required: 604929-5610 or 604-985-3276

or wellmand@dnv.org. Computers at the Library: North and West Vancouver public libraries offer free ongoing computer classes. For more information, dates and locations, visit www.nvdpl.ca or www.westvanlibrary.ca. — Compiled by Debbie Caldwell and Tessa Holloway Email information for your non-proﬁt, by donation or nominal fee event to listings@ nsnews.com. For our online listings, go to www.nsnews.com scroll to Community Events and click on Add Your Event.

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MEMBERS of the Silver Harbour Centre’s weaving studio meet throughout the week, creating projects ranging from woven place mats and tea towels to blankets and rugs. Above left: Berit Myhrstand (left) and instructor Tody Smith share one of the studios looms. Above right: Smith helps out two fellow weavers with their projects.

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FOR members of the Silver Harbour Centre’s weaving studio, the soft touch of a blanket feels like the satisfaction of a job well done.

Laughter fills the room as the weavers take turns working the 20 table looms, three floor looms and two inkle looms on offer. While several there have an expert eye for the cloth they weave, they’re eager to share their knowledge to the beginners in the room and are always looking to help anyone interested get started with the ancient craft. “To have a scarf that you wear and somebody admires it, and you can say you made it yourself, it’s very satisfying,” said Toby Smith, an instructor with the group. “It’s very creative, especially if you don’t want to spend a lot of money.” The final projects range from the small, such as woven place mats, tea towels, table runners, to the very large, including blankets, rugs and yardage for clothing. Tuesday is the busiest day at the studio, but it’s open five days a week and there’s an instructor on staff at all times. Smith said the group is constantly reading, sampling and learning new techniques at workshops, which everyone shares with the group. When they’re not sharing techniques, they’re sharing life stories, jokes or discussing literature, she said. She’s drawn to weaving by the joy of creating something completely new, and said she’s often surprised by what comes out. “I had this junk string, and it turned into the most beautiful, elegant lace,” she said. There’s a $15 session fee to join the group, which lasts for several months, and much of the yarn is donated. As well, participants must be members of Silver Harbour, which costs $25 per year, and is open to anyone 55 years and older. The studio is located at 144 East 22nd Street on the second floor, and is open to visitors on Tuesdays. For more information, contact Linda Ramsden at 604-9802474.

WEAVER Barbara Tulip works on a warm acrylic blanket, perfect for the winter weather.

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NV woman remains true to ﬁrst love AN important anniversary was celebrated quietly in North Vancouver this month.

The Lions Gate Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop opened its doors 50 years ago, on Saturday, Nov. 5, 1960. “I remember the rain came down in buckets on our ﬁrst day. We didn’t think anyone would come, but they did,” recalls volunteer Peggy Wheeler. “Everything sold, even our own umbrellas.” With no banking on Saturdays in those days, Peggy took the day’s takings, $100, home with her. “We had a chute from our kitchen to the laundry downstairs with a little shelf right under the ﬂoor and that’s where I stashed the money until I could get to the bank on Monday,” she says. The thrift shop was a success, outgrowing its original modest premises at 19th and Lonsdale, and two other locations on Lonsdale before settling at its present site at 128 West 15th St. Along the way, Peggy dressed the shop’s windows and, with her fellow auxiliary volunteers, sorted and priced

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Laura Anderson new arrivals, kept the store tidy and organized and forged a vital link between the North Shore community and Lions Gate Hospital. That $100 nest egg grew rapidly too, as the community supported the store with donations and purchases. The thrift shop’s ﬁrst contribution to the hospital was three croupettes, oxygen and humidity tents, with a value of $676. Over the years, funds raised by the three shops managed by the auxiliary — the thrift shop, the store at Evergreen House and the Dogwood Shop at Lions Gate Hospital — have provided much-needed medical equipment, from operating room lights to patient beds. Fifty years as a volunteer seems like an impressive contribution for a woman who recently celebrated her 90th birthday. But Peggy Wheeler’s days of serving her community started much earlier. “I started volunteering

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when I was nine,” she says, “selling Remembrance Day poppies for my father.” Known as “Mr. Legion,” Peggy’s father, Robert Macnicol, served as provincial secretary of the Royal Canadian Legion for 20 years. On his appointment in 1927, Robert, a former Reeve of Saanich, and his family moved from Vancouver Island to Vancouver’s West End. By 1940, the family was living at Kits Point and Peggy had her ﬁrst and only paid job, at Jermaine’s, the women’s clothing store. Peggy went from pricing clothes in the warehouse at the back of the store to dressing the windows that fronted onto Granville and Nelson streets. “It was war time and the clothes were pretty basic,” she says. “Often, when our shipments came in, it was just one style of dress in different sizes, which meant our customers were out there wearing the same dress.” In 1947, Peggy married Kenneth Wheeler, the boy next door, and the newlyweds made their home in Marpole. Peggy gave up her job but continued to volunteer, or, as Peggy tells it, she, “went to the dogs,” helping out at the SPCA. The Wheelers moved to Delbrook in 1954, an area of North Vancouver so new their street was not yet paved. The family, which by then included three daughters, made their home there for the next 54

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PEGGY Wheeler, 90, has been with the Lions Gate Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop since it opened its doors and still comes in on Sundays to dress the store’s windows. years. Ken and Peggy sold the house in 2008 and now live in an apartment close to the thrift shop. Peggy gave up the store for a time in the 1970s. Through the Canadian International Development Agency, Ken was assigned to teach electronics overseas. The family accompanied him to Malaysia, where Peggy volunteered at the Assunta Hospital in Kuala Lumpur and to Kenya where she volunteered with the American Women’s Club.

At 90, Peggy is a busy woman who keeps ﬁt with exercise classes at Silver Harbour. She and Ken have been married for 63 years and they have three grandsons living in Vancouver. Every Sunday morning, Peggy can be found at the thrift shop, dressing the windows and helping her fellow volunteers prepare for Monday morning’s opening. “Peggy is an extraordinary volunteer and person,” says Tim Sader, president of the

auxiliary. “When you think of the hundreds of windows dressed and countless lives affected by her work as a volunteer, she is an inspiration to us all.” “I’ve loved it all,” says Peggy. “With the exception of my husband and family, the thrift shop has always been my ﬁrst love.” Laura Anderson works with and for seniors on the North Shore. Contact her at 604-346-0775 or email her at lander1@shaw.ca.

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Index Angels We Have Heard on High ......... 5

I Saw Three Ships ...............................11

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer..14

Away in a Manger ................................ 9

It Came Upon a Midnight Clear......... 9

Santa Claus Is Coming to Town.........12

Christmas Song,The...........................17

It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas............................12

See Amid the Winter’s Snow................ 5

DoYou Hear What I Hear?................12

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of theYear .................................10

Silent Night.........................................17

First Noel,The....................................13

Jingle Bell Rock ................................... 7

Twelve Days of Christmas ..................15

Frosty the Snowman...........................13

Jingle Bells............................................. 6

We Three Kings..................................18

Go Tell It on the Mountain................17

Jolly Old Saint Nicholas .....................18

We WishYou a Merry Christmas......... 7

God RestYe Merry Gentlemen........... 8

Joy to the World..................................17

Winter Wonderland .............................. 6

Hark the Herald Angels Sing..............14

Let it Snow ........................................... 9

Carol Ship Itinerary.....................16

Have a Holly Jolly Christmas................ 14

Little Drummer Boy............................. 6

Event Listings.................................19

HaveYourself a Merry Little Christmas......................... 5

O Come AllYe Faithful......................11

Deck the Halls ....................................17

Here Comes Santa Claus....................11

Sleigh Ride .........................................17

O Holy Night.....................................10 O Little Town of Bethlehem..............18

I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day...............................12

O Christmas Tree................................11

I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus..... 8

Rockin’Around the Christmas Tree .... 8

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Angels Have Yourself We Have Heard a Merry Little on High Christmas

See Amid the Winter’s Snow

Angels we have heard on high, Sweetly singing o’er the plains. And the mountains in reply, Echoing their joyous strains.

Have yourself a merry little Christmas, Let your heart be light From now on, Our troubles will be out of sight

See amid the winter’s snow, Born for us on earth below, See the tender Lamb appears, Promised from eternal years.

“As we watched at dead of night, Lo, we saw a wondrous light; Angels singing peace on Earth Told us of the Saviour’s birth”.

Gloria in excelsis Deo, Gloria in excelsis Deo.

Have yourself a merry little Christmas, Make theYule-tide gay, From now on, Our troubles will be miles away.

CHORUS Hail, thou ever-blessed morn! Hail, redemption’s happy dawn! Sing through all Jerusalem, Christ is born in Bethlehem.

CHORUS

Shepherds, why this jubilee? Why your joyous songs prolong? What the gladsome tidings be, Which inspire your heav’nly song Gloria in excelsis Deo, Gloria in excelsis Deo. Come to Bethlehem, and see Him whose birth the angels sing; Come, adore on bended knee, Christ the Lord, our newborn King. Gloria in excelsis Deo, Gloria in excelsis Deo.

Here we are as in olden days, Happy golden days of yore. Faithful friends who are dear to us Gather near to us once more. Through the years We all will be together If the Fates allow Hang a shining star Upon the highest bough. And have yourself a merry little Christmas now.

See Him in a manger laid, Whom the choirs of angels praise; Mary, Joseph lend your aid, While our hearts in love we raise.

Lo, within a manger lies He who built the starry skies; He who throned in height sublime Sits amid the cherubim. CHORUS Say, ye holy shepherds, say What your joyful news today; Wherefore have ye left your sheep On the lonely mountain steep? CHORUS

Gloria in excelsis Deo, Gloria in excelsis Deo.

Sacred infant, all divine, What a tender love was thine, Thus to come from highest bliss Down to such a world as this. CHORUS Teach, O teach us , Holy Child, ByThy Face so meek and mild, Teach us to resembleThee, InThy Sweet humility! CHORUS

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Jingle Bells Dashing through the snow, In a one-horse open sleigh, O’er the fields we go Laughing all the way. Bells on bobtail ring, Making spirits bright; What fun it is to ride and sing A sleighing song tonight!

Jingle bells, jingle bells, Jingle all the way! Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one-horse open sleigh!

Now the ground is white, Go it while you’re young Take the girls tonight, And sing this sleighing song. Just get a bobtail nag, Two forty for his speed, Then hitch him to an open sleigh, And, crack!, you’ll take the lead.

A day or two ago I thought I’d take a ride, And soon Miss Fannie Bright Was seated by my side.

Jingle bells, jingle bells, Jingle all the way! Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one-horse open sleigh!

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Winter Wonderland

Come they told me Pa rum pum pum pum A new born King to see, Pa rum pum pum pum Our finest gifts we bring Pa rum pum pum pum To lay before the King Pa rum pum pum pum Rum pum pum pum Rum pum pum pum So to honor Him Pa rum pum pum pum, When we come.

Sleigh bells ring are you listening In the lane, snow is glistening A beautiful sight, we’re happy tonight Walking in a winter wonderland

Little Baby Pa rum pum pum pum I am a poor boy too, Pa rum pum pum pum I have no gift to bring Pa rum pum pum pum That’s fit to give our King

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The horse was lean and lank, Misfortune seem’d his lot, He got into a drifted bank, And then we got upsot.

Pa rum pum pum pum Rum pum pum pum Rum pum pum pum Shall I play for you! Pa rum pum pum On my drum. Mary nodded Pa rum pum pum pum The ox and lamb kept time Pa rum pum pum pum I played my drum for Him Pa rum pum pum I played my best for Him Pa rum pum pum pum Rum pum pum pum Rum pum pum pum Then He smiled at me Pa rum pum pum pum Me and my drum.

Gone away is the bluebird Here to stay is a new bird He sings a love song as we go along Walking in a winter wonderland In the meadow we can build a snowman Then pretend that he is Parson Brown He’ll say:Are you married? We’ll say: No man But you can do the job when you’re in town Later on we’ll conspire As we dream by the fire To face unafraid the plans that we’ve made Walking in a winter wonderland In the meadow we can build a snowman And pretend that he’s a circus clown We’ll have lots of fun with mister snowman Until the other kiddies knock him down When it snows ain’t it thrilling Though your nose gets a chilling We’ll frolic and play the Eskimo way Walking in a winter wonderland Walking in a winter wonderland Walking in a winter wonderland

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Jingle Bell Rock

We Wish You a Merry Christmas

Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock Jingle bells swing and jingle bells ring Snowing and blowing up bushels of fun Now the jingle hop has begun.

We wish you a Merry Christmas, We wish you a Merry Christmas, We wish you a Merry Christmas, And a Happy NewYear!

Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock Jingle bells chime in jingle bell time Dancing and prancing in Jingle Bell Square In the frosty air.

Good tidings we bring To you and your kin; Good tidings for Christmas And a happy NewYear!

What a bright time, it’s the right time To rock the night away Jingle bell time is a swell time To go gliding in a one-horse sleigh

Now bring us some figgy pudding, Now bring us some figgy pudding, Now bring us some figgy pudding, And a cup of good cheer.

Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet Jingle around the clock Mix and a-mingle in the jingling feet That’s the jingle bell, That’s the jingle bell, That’s the jingle bell rock.

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I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus

Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus Underneath the mistletoe last night She didn’t see me creep Down the stairs to have a peep She thought that I was tucked up In my bedroom fast asleep

Rocking around the ChristmasTree At the Christmas party hop Mistletoe hung where you can see Ev’ry couple tries to stop

Then I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus Underneath his beard so snowy white Oh,what a laugh it would have been If Daddy had only seen Mommy kissing Santa Claus last night

Rocking around the ChristmasTree Let the Christmas Spirit ring Later we’ll have some pumpkin pie And we’ll do some caroling You will get a sentimental feeling When you hear voices singing “Let’s be jolly; Deck the halls with boughs of holly” Rocking around the ChristmasTree Have a happy holiday Everyone’s dancing merrily In a new old fashioned way

God rest ye merry, gentlemen Let nothing you dismay Remember, Christ, our Saviour Was born on Christmas day To save us all from Satan’s power When we were gone astray O tidings of comfort and joy, Comfort and joy O tidings of comfort and joy In Bethlehem, in Israel, This blessed Babe was born And laid within a manger Upon this blessed morn The which His Mother Mary Did nothing take in scorn O tidings of comfort and joy, Comfort and joy O tidings of comfort and joy

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O tidings of comfort and joy, Comfort and joy O tidings of comfort and joy “Fear not then,” said the Angel, “Let nothing you affright, This day is born a Saviour Of a pureVirgin bright, To free all those who trust in Him From Satan’s power and might.” O tidings of comfort and joy, Comfort and joy O tidings of comfort and joy The shepherds at those tidings Rejoiced much in mind, And left their flocks a-feeding In tempest, storm and wind: And went to Bethlehem straightway The Son of God to find. O tidings of comfort and joy, Comfort and joy O tidings of comfort and joy

And when they came to Bethlehem Where our dear Saviour lay, They found Him in a manger, Where oxen feed on hay; His Mother Mary kneeling down, Unto the Lord did pray. O tidings of comfort and joy, Comfort and joy O tidings of comfort and joy Now to the Lord sing praises, All you within this place, And with true love and brotherhood Each other now embrace; This holy tide of Christmas All other doth deface. O tidings of comfort and joy, Comfort and joy O tidings of comfort and joy

Sunday, November 28, 2010 - North Shore News - A31

It Came Upon a Midnight Clear

Away in a Manger

Let it Snow!

It came upon a midnight clear, That glorious song of old, From angels bending near the earth, To touch their harps of gold, “Peace on the Earth, goodwill to men From heav’n’s all gracious King.” The world in solemn stillness lay, To hear the angels sing.

For lo! the days are hast’ning on, By prophets seen of old, When with the ever-circling years, Shall come the time foretold, When the new heav’n and earth shall own The Prince of Peace their King, And the whole world send back the song Which now the angels sing.

Away in a manger,no crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head,

Oh,the weather outside is frightful, But the fire is so delightful; And since we’ve no place to go, Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!

Still through the cloven skies they come, With peaceful wings unfurl’d, And still their heav’nly music floats O’er all the weary world:

O ye, beneath life’s crushing load Whose forms are bending low, Who toil along the arduous way With painful steps and slow;

I loveThee Lord Jesus, Look down from the sky And stay by my cradle till morning is nigh.

Above its sad and lonely plains They bend on hov’ring wing. And ever o’er its Babel sounds The blessed angels sing.

Look now, for glad and golden hours Come swiftly on the wing. O rest beside the weary road And hear the angels sing.

O ye, beneath life’s crushing load, Whose forms are bending low, Who toil along the climbing way With painful steps and slow: Look now, for glad the golden hours Come swiftly on the wing; Oh rest beside the weary road And hear the angels sing.

“Peace on the earth, goodwill to men From heav’n’s all gracious King.” The world in solemn stillness lay, To hear the angels sing.

The stars in the bright sky Looked down where He lay, The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay. The cattle are lowing, the poor Baby wakes, But little Lord Jesus no crying He makes,

It doesn’t show signs of stopping, And I’ve brought some corn for popping; The lights are turned way down low, Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow! When we finally kiss goodnight, How I’ll hate going out in the storm; But if you’ll really hold me tight, All the way home I’ll be warm.

Be near me, Lord Jesus, I askThee to stay Close by me forever, and love me, I pray. Bless all the dear children InThy tender care, And take us to Heaven,to live withThee there.

The fire is slowly dying, And,my dear,we’re still goodbying; But as long as you love me so, Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!

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It’sThe MostWonderfulTime of theYear With the kids jingle belling And everyone telling you “Be of good cheer” It’sThe MostWonderfulTime of theYear It’s the hap - happiest season of all With those holiday greetings And gay happy meetings When friends come to call It’s the hap - happiest season of all There’ll be parties for hosting Marshmallows for toasting And caroling out in the snow There’ll be scary ghost stories And tales of the glories of Christmases long, long ago It’sThe MostWonderfulTime of theYear There’ll be much mistletoeing And hearts will be glowing When love ones are near It’sThe MostWonderfulTime of theYear There’ll be parties for hosting Marshmallows for toasting And caroling out in the snow There’ll be scary ghost stories And tales of the glories of Christmases long, long ago

O Holy Night O Holy Night!The stars are brightly shining, It is the night of the dear Saviour’s birth. Long lay the world in sin and error pining. Till He appeared and the Spirit felt its worth. A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices, For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn. Fall on your knees! Oh, hear the angel voices O night divine, O night when Christ was born; O night divine! O night, O night divine! Led by the light of faith serenely beaming, With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand. Led by the light of a star sweetly gleaming Here came the wise men from the Orient land. The King of kings lay thus lowly manger; In all our trials born to be our friends. CHORUS Truly He taught us to love one another, His law is love and His gospel is peace. Chains he shall break,for the slave is our brother. And in his name all oppression shall cease. Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we, Let all within us praise his holy name CHORUS

It’sThe MostWonderfulTime of theYear There’ll be much mistletoeing And hearts will be glowing When love ones are near It’sThe MostWonderfulTime It’sThe MostWonderfulTime It’sThe MostWonderfulTime of theYear

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O Come, All Ye Faithful

Here Comes Santa Claus

I Saw Three Ships

O Christmas Tree

O come, all ye faithful, Joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem; Come and behold Him, Born the King of angels:

Here comes Santa Claus! Here comes Santa Claus! Right down Santa Claus Lane! Vixen and Blitzen and all his reindeer Are pulling on the reins. Bells are ringing, children singing; All is merry and bright. Hang your stockings and say your prayers, ‘Cause Santa Claus comes tonight.

I saw three ships come sailing in, On Christmas Day,on Christmas Day; I saw three ships come sailing in, On Christmas Day in the morning.

O Christmas tree,O Christmas tree! Thou tree most fair and lovely!

O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.

Here comes Santa Claus! Here comes Santa Claus! Right down Santa Claus Lane! He’s got a bag that is filled with toys For the boys and girls again. Hear those sleigh bells jingle jangle, What a beautiful sight. Jump in bed, cover up your head, ‘Cause Santa Claus comes tonight

Sing, choirs of angels, Sing in exultation, Sing, all ye citizens of heav’n above; Glory to God In the highest: O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. Yea, Lord, we greetThee, Born this happy morning, Jesus, toThee be glory giv’n; Word of the Father Now in flesh appearing:

And what was in those ships all three, On Christmas Day,on Christmas Day; And what was in those ships all three, On Christmas Day in the morning? TheVirgin Mary and Christ were there, On Christmas Day,on Christmas Day; TheVirgin Mary and Christ were there, On Christmas Day in the morning. Then let us all rejoice amen, On Christmas Day,on Christmas Day; Then let us all rejoice amen, On Christmas Day in the morning.

The sight of thee at Christmas-tide Spreads hope and gladness far and wide. O Christmas tree,O Christmas tree, Thou tree most fair and lovely. O Christmas tree,O Christmas tree! Thou hast a wondrous message: Thou dost proclaim the Saviour’s birth, Goodwill to men and peace on Earth. O Christmas tree,O Christmas tree, Thou hast a wondrous message.

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A34 - North Shore News - Sunday, November 28, 2010

Do You Hear What I Hear?

Santa Claus is Coming to Town

Said the night wind to the little lamb, “Do you see what I see? Way up in the sky, little lamb Do you see what I see? A star, a star, dancing in the night With a tail as big as a kite, With a tail as big as a kite.”

Oh!You better watch out, you better not cry, You better not pout, I’m telling you why: Santa Claus is coming to town! He’s making a list, he’s checking it twice, He’s gonna find out who’s naughty or nice. Santa Claus is coming to town! He sees you when you’re sleeping, He knows when you’re awake. He knows when you’ve been bad or good, So be good for goodness sake!

Said the little lamb to the shepherd boy, “Do you hear what I hear? Ringing through the sky, shepherd boy, Do you hear what I hear? A song, a song high above the trees With a voice as big as the sea, With a voice as big as the sea.”

So...You better watch out, you better not cry You better not pout, I’m telling you why. Santa Claus is coming to town.

Said the shepherd boy to the mighty king, “Do you know what I know? In your palace warm, mighty king, Do you know what I know? A Child, a Child shivers in the cold-Let us bring him silver and gold, Let us bring him silver and gold.”

Little tin horns, little toy drums. Rudy-toot-toot and rummy tum tums. Santa Claus is coming to town.

Said the king to the people everywhere, “Listen to what I say! Pray for peace, people, everywhere, Listen to what I say! The Child, the Child sleeping in the night He will bring us goodness and light, He will bring us goodness and light.”

The kids in Girl and Boy Land Will have a jubilee. They’re gonna build a toyland town All around the Christmas tree.

Little toy dolls that cuddle and coo, Elephants, boats and diddie cars too. Santa Claus is coming to town.

It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

I heard the bells on Christmas day Their old familiar carols play, And wild and sweet the words repeat Of peace on Earth, good will to men.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, Ev’rywhere you go, Take a look in the five-and-ten, Glistening once again, With candy canes and silver lanes aglow.

I thought of how the day had come, The belfries of all Christendom Had rolled along the unbroken song Of peace on earth, good will to men.

Then pealed the bells more loud and deep: “God is not dead, nor doth He sleep; The wrong shall fail, the right prevail With peace on earth, good will to men.” Till ringing, singing on its way The world revolved from night to day, A voice, a chime, a chant sublime Of peace on earth, good will to men.

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Sunday, November 28, 2010 - North Shore News - A35

Centennial Theatre

Frosty the Snowman

The First Noel

Frosty the snowman was a jolly happy soul, With a corncob pipe and a button nose And two eyes made out of coal.

The first Noel, the angels did say, Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay. In fields where they lay keeping their sheep On a cold winter’s night that was so deep.

Frosty the snowman is a fairy tale, they say, He was made of snow but the children Know how he came to life one day. There must have been some magic in that old silk hat they found. For when they placed it on his head He began to dance around. O, Frosty the snowman was alive as he could be, And the children say he could laugh And play just the same as you and me. Thumpetty thump thump, thumpety thump thump, Look at Frosty go. Thumpetty thump thump, thumpety thump thump, Over the hills of snow. Frosty the snowman knew the sun was hot that day, So he said,“Let’s run and we’ll have some fun Now before I melt away.” Down to the village with a broomstick in his hand, Running here and there all around the square saying, “Catch me if you can.” He led them down the streets of town right to the traffic cop. And he only paused a moment when He heard him holler “Stop!” For Frosty the snowman had to hurry on his way, But he waved goodbye saying,“Don’t you cry, I’ll be back again some day.” Thumpetty thump thump, thumpety thump thump, Look at Frosty go. Thumpetty thump thump, thumpety thump thump, Over the hills of snow.

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A36 - North Shore News - Sunday, November 28, 2010

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Hail the heav’nly Prince of Peace! Hail, the Son of righteousness! Light and life to all He brings, Ris’n with healing in His wings. Mild He leaves His throne on high, Born that man no more may die; Born to raise the sons of earth; Born to give them second birth.

Hark!The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn king; Peace on Earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!” Joyful, all ye nations rise Join the triumph of the skies; With th’ angelic hosts proclaim, “Christ is born in Bethlehem!”

Hark!The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!”

Hark!The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!” Christ, by highest Heav’n adored, Christ, the everlasting Lord, Late in time behold Him come, Offspring of the favoured one. Veiled in flesh the Godhead see, Hail th’ incarnate Deity! Pleased as man with man to dwell; Jesus, our Emmanuel!

Come, Desire of nations come, Fix in usThy humble home; Oh, to allThyself impart, Formed in each believing heart! Hark!The herald angels sing, “Glory to the new-born king;

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Have a holly jolly Christmas It’s the best time of the year Well I don’t know if there’ll be snow But have a cup of cheer

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Had a very shiny nose, And if you ever saw it, You would even say it glows! All of the other reindeer, Used to laugh and call him names; They wouldn’t let poor Rudolph, Join in any reindeer games. Then one foggy Christmas Eve, Santa came to say: “Rudolph, with your nose so bright, won’t you guide my sleigh tonight.”

sin sing Hark!The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!”

Peace on Earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!” Hark!The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!”

Then how the reindeer loved him, As they shouted out with glee: “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, You’ll go down in history!”

Have a holly jolly Christmas And when you walk down the street Say hello to friends you know And everyone you meet Ho ho the mistletoe Hung where you can see Somebody waits for you Kiss her once for me Have a holly jolly Christmas And in case you didn’t hear Oh by golly have a holly jolly Christmas This year Have a holly jolly Christmas And when you walk down the street Say hello to friends you know And everyone you meet

Silent Night Silent night! Holy night! All is calm, all is bright, Round yonVirgin Mother and Child. Holy Infant, so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace Silent night! Holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight; Glories stream from Heaven afar, Heav’nly hosts sing ‘Alleluia, Christ, the Saviour is born! Christ, the Saviour, is born! Silent night! Holy night! Son of God, love’s pure light, Radiant beams fromThy holy face, With the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord, atThy birth, Jesus, Lord, atThy birth.

Have a holly jolly Christmas And in case you didn’t hear Oh by golly have a holly jolly Christmas This year

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Sunday, November 28, 2010 - North Shore News - A37

Twelve Days of Christmas

On the third day of Christmas, My true love sent to me, Three French hens, Two turtle doves and A partridge in a pear tree. On the fourth day of Christmas, My true love sent to me, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves and A partridge in a pear tree. On the fifth day of Christmas, My true love sent to me, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves and A partridge in a pear tree.

On the seventh day of Christmas, My true love gave to me, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves and A partridge in a pear tree. On the eighth day of Christmas, My true love gave to me, Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves and A partridge in a pear tree.

On the ninth day of Christmas, My true love gave to me, Nine ladies dancing, Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves and A partridge in a pear tree. On the tenth day of Christmas, My true love gave to me, Ten lords a-leaping, Nine ladies dancing, Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves and A partridge in a pear tree.

On the eleventh day of Christmas, My true love gave to me, Eleven pipers piping, Ten lords a-leaping, Nine ladies dancing, Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves and A partridge in a pear tree.

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On the twelfth day of Christmas, My true love gave to me, Twelve drummers drumming, Eleven pipers piping, Ten lords a-leaping, Nine ladies dancing, Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves and A partridge in a pear tree.

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On the first day of Christmas, My true love sent to me, A partridge in a pear tree.

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A38 - North Shore News - Sunday, November 28, 2010

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Deck the Halls Deck the halls with boughs of holly, Fa la la la la, la la la la. ’Tis the season to be jolly Fa la la la la, la la la la Don we now our gay apparel Fa la la, la la la, la la la. Troll the ancientYuletide carol Fa la la la la, la la la la See the blazingYule before us Fa la la la la, la la la la. Strike the harp and join the chorus Fa la la la la, la la la la Follow me in merry measure Fa la la, la la la, la la la. While I tell ofYuletide treasure Fa la la la la, la la la la Fast away the old year passes Fa la la la la, la la la la. Hail the new ye lads and lasses Fa la la la la, la la la la Sing we joyous all together Fa la la, la la la, la la la. Heedless of the wind and weather Fa la la la la, la la la la

Joy to the World Joy to the world!The Lord is come: Let earth receive her King; Let ev’ry heart prepare Him room, And heav’n and nature sing, And heav’n and nature sing, And heav’n,and heav’n and nature sing. Joy to the world!The Saviour reigns: Let men their songs employ, While fields and floods,rocks, Hills and plains, Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat,repeat the sounding joy. No more let sin or sorrow grow, Nor thorns infest the ground; He comes to make his blessings flow Far as the curse is found, Far as the curse is found, Far as,far as the curse is found. He rules the world with truth & grace, And makes the nations prove The glories of His righteousness And wonders of His love, And wonders of His love, And wonders,wonders of His love.

Sleigh Ride Just hear those sleigh bells jingle-ing Ring ting tingle-ing too Come on, it’s lovely weather For a sleigh ride together with you Outside the snow is falling And friends are calling “You Hoo” Come on, it’s lovely weather For a sleigh ride together with you Giddy-up giddy-up giddy-up Let’s go, let’s look at the snow We’re riding in a wonderland of snow Giddy-up giddy-up giddy-up it’s grand Just holding your hand We’re gliding along with the song Of a wintry fairyland Our cheeks are nice and rosy And comfy cozy are we We’re snuggled up together like two Birds of a feather would be

The Go Tell It on Christmas Song the Mountain Chestnuts roasting on an open fire Jack Frost nipping at your nose Yule-tide carols being sung by a choir And folks dressed up like Eskimos.

When I was a seeker I sought both night and day, I asked the Lord to help me, And He showed me the way.

Everybody knows a turkey And some mistletoe Help to make the season bright Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow Will find it hard to sleep tonight.

Go, tell it on the mountain, Over the hills and everywhere Go, tell it on the mountain, That Jesus Christ is born.

They know that Santa’s on his way He’s loaded lots of toys And goodies on his sleigh And every mother’s child is gonna spy To see if reindeer Really know how to fly

He made me a watchman Upon a city wall, And if I am a Christian, I am the least of all.

And so I’m offering this simple phrase To kids from one to ninety-two Although it’s been said Many times, many ways Merry Christmas to you.

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Let’s take the road before us And sing a chorus or two Come on, it’s lovely weather For a sleigh ride together with you

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Jolly Old Saint Nicholas

O Little Town of Bethlehem O little town of Bethlehem How still we see thee lie Above thy deep and dreamless sleep The silent stars go by

No ear may his His coming, But in this world of sin, Where meek souls will receive him still, The dear Christ enters in.

Yet in thy dark streets shineth The everlasting Light The hopes and fears of all the years Are met in thee tonight

Where children pure and happy Pray to the blessed child, Where misery cries out to thee, Son of the mother mild; Where charity stands watching And faith holds wide the door, The dark night wakes,the glory breaks, And Christmas comes once more.

O morning stars together Proclaim the holy birth And praises sing to God the King And Peace to men on Earth For Christ is born of Mary And gathered all above While mortals sleep,the angels keep Their watch of wondering love

O holy Child of Bethlehem Descend to us,we pray Cast out our sin and enter in Be born to us today We hear the Christmas angels The great glad tidings tell O come to us,abide with us Our Lord Emmanuel

Jolly old Saint Nicholas, Lean your ear this way! Don’t you tell a single soul What I’m going to say; Christmas Eve is coming soon; Now, you dear old man, Whisper what you’ll bring to me; Tell me if you can. When the clock is striking twelve, When I’m fast asleep, Down the chimney broad and black, With your pack you’ll creep; All the stockings you will find Hanging in a row; Mine will be the shortest one, You’ll be sure to know. Johnny wants a pair of skates; Susy wants a dolly; Nellie wants a story book; She thinks dolls are folly; As for me, my little brain Isn’t very bright; Choose for me, old Santa Claus, What you think is right.

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How silently,how silently The wondrous gift is given! So God imparts to human hearts The blessings of His heaven.

We Three Kings We three kings of Orient are; Bearing gifts, we traverse afar; Field and fountain,moor and mountain, Following yonder star.

O star of wonder, star of night, Star with royal beauty bright, Westward leading, still proceeding, Guide us to the perfect light.

Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfume Breathes a life of gathering gloom; Sorr’wing, sighing, bleeding, dying, Sealed in the stone-cold tomb.

Born a King of Bethlehem’s plain, Gold I bring, to crown Him again, King forever, ceasing never Over us all to reign.

O star of wonder, star of night, Star with royal beauty bright, Westward leading, still proceeding, Guide us to the perfect light.

Glorious now behold Him arise, King and God and sacrifice, Alleluia,Alleluia, Earth to the heav’ns replies.

Frankincense to offer have I, Incense owns a Deity nigh. Pray’r and praising, all men raising, Worship Him, God most high.

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Event Listings December 2010 DECEMBER 1 • Bright Christmas Mollie Nye House will feature crafts, stories, music, treats, a lantern parade, lighting ceremony and a visit from Santa on Dec. 1 from 6-8 p.m. For info phone 604-987-5820. DECEMBER 1-24 • The Peak of Christmas Bring your family to Santa’sWorkshop and meet reindeer, or take a sleigh ride through our mystical alpine forest.You can also experience the tranquil beauty of skating on our 8,000 square foot mountaintop Ice Skating Pond, surrounded by snow-topped trees. Learn more about Santa’s reindeer at our daily ranger interpretive talks or have a digital photo taken with Santa to keep a memento of your Peak of Christmas visit!Visit theTheatre in the Sky to enjoy classic Christmas movies on our large high-definition screen. Or listen to joyful Christmas carols sung by the enchanting voices of Vancouver choirs. Visit the spectacular SOS Children’sVillage Parade ofTrees in the Spirit Gallery starting December 2nd. These fabulous Peak of Christmas activities are all complimentary with your Grouse Mountain Admission,Annual Membership, Winter Pass, or LiftTicket. For more information on dates and times of activities and a performance schedule, please visit our Peak of Christmas page. DECEMBER 2 • Celebrate Hanukkah Congregation Har El invites the public to their first ever public menorah lighting atWestVancouver Community Centre, 2121 Marine Drive,Thursday, Dec. 2nd, 6 p.m. Sufganiyot (donuts) and hot chocolate to be served. DECEMBER 2 • Parade of Trees The Holiday bash will take place on Grouse Mountain Dec. 2 at 7 p.m., with decorated trees, lights, wine, food and music.Tickets $25 including gondola. Phone Liz Harris 604-582-2990 ext. 228. Trees stay until Dec. 24. DECEMBER 2 • Holiday Music The Silk Purse will host the Hot Mama’s Georgina Arntzen, Julie Brown and PattyVerner, with special guest Marcus Mosely and band members Miles Black and Arnt Arrntzen for a special night holiday music.Tickets $15, $17 for non-members, Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m. DECEMBER 3 • Tinsels,Trees and Treasures Celebrate the holiday season with treats and local artwork at Parkgate Community Recreation Centre from 5-8 p.m. northvanrec.com for more information. DECEMBER 3 • Park & Tilford Garden Light-up Bring your whole family to our Celebration from 7-9 p.m. Share a Starbucks hot chocolate or a FlyingWedge pizza and stamp your feet to the cheerful music of the Freddie Fuddpucker Band before the lighting ceremony begins! Stilt performers will roam the gardens and we’ll have face painters, jugglers and a balloon twister on hand to entertain. Presented in partnership with the Kiwanis Club of NorthVancouver. DECEMBER 3-31 Park & Tilford Holiday HI-LIGHT Festival Eight themed community gardens will showcase 50,000 sparkling Christmas lights! DECEMBER 3-5, 10-12 & 17-19 • Beauty & the Beast The NorthVancouver Community Players will perform the classic play Dec. 3-5, 10-12 and 17-19 at Hendry Hall, 815 East 11th St. Tickets $8 for adults, $4 for children under 12. Showtime is 7 p.m. with matinees on weekends at 1 and 3 p.m. DECEMBER 3-JANUARY 2 • Canyon Lights The Capilano Suspension Bridge will be dolled up in Christmas Lights Dec. 3 to Jan. 2, from 5-9 p.m.Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for children under 13 or $35 for a family, with proceeds going to B.C. Professional Fire Fighters Burn Fund. DECEMBER 3 & 5 • The Reluctant Dragon The North Shore Chorus will singThe Reluctant Dragon as their Christmas concert on Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m. at David’s Church in WestVancouver and Dec. 5 at 2:30 p.m. at Mount Seymour United Church in NorthVancouver.Tickets are $12 for adults, $5 for children under 12 and available at the door or www.nschorus.com.

DECEMBER 4 • Shipbuilders’ Square Grand Opening The Festival of Lights will take place this year on the new Shipbuilders’ Square at the foot of Lonsdale on Saturday, Dec. 4 from 5-8 p.m.The festivities include opening the new square, an outdoor stage, holiday crafts, free hot chocolate and coffee as well as the lighting of the ChristmasTree. For more information, visit www.cnv.org/festivaloflights or www. lowerlonsdalebusinessassociation.com. DECEMBER 4-5 • Holiday Harmonies The Capilano University Festival Chorus, Cecilia Ensemble Women’s Choir and Capilano University Singers perform Dec. 4, 2010 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 5, 2010 at 3 p.m. Includes serious and lighter holiday music. DECEMBER 4 & 5 • Delbrook Christmas Craft Fair From 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Delbrook Community Recreation Centre. Featuring 101 Crafters each day, concession, & free childminding. $1 admission. northvanrec.com for more info. DECEMBER 4-JANUARY 7 Dundarave Festival of Lights From the exuberantly druidic steps of Morris dancing to show tunes & children’s choirs,the Dundarave Festival of Lights lets the best spirit of our community blaze out in the darkest time of the year.It gathers us together as neighbours and friends in the pure joy of music.The Festival offers four Saturdays of fabulously festive & free entertainment, and a forest of trees festively decorated and lit at Dundarave Beach. Proceeds benefit the North Shore Emergency Shelter. DECEMBER 5 Chamber Orchestra Christmas Concert The North Shore Chamber Orchestra will present its annual Christmas concert on Dec. 5 at 2 p.m. at St. Catherines Church, 1058 Ridgewood Drive, NorthVancouver.The show will feature Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 12, music fromTchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite, among others.Tickets $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and students. DECEMBER 5 • Christmas Art Show The North Shore Artists’ Guild invites the public to watch artists’ work and view 700 finished pieces on Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Full members list and mediums on display at www.nsartists.com. DECEMBER 7 • Jingle Thru The Ages TheWestVancouver Arts Council show features vocalists Jennifer Greenwood, Katy Hedalen and KarynWay along withVancouver pianist Karen Lee-Morlang, in a concert featuring sweet melodies and uptempo swing. Dec. 7 at the Silk Purse Art Centre.Tickets $12 for members, $15 for public. DECEMBER 9 & 12 • A Jazzy Christmas The annual Christmas concert fundraiser for the Silk Purse Arts Centre will feature jazz pianist PeterVanderhorst, more than 15 female vocalists and instrumentation. Runs Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Silk Purse and Dec. 12 at 2:30 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Church.Tickets $12 for members, $15 for public. More info: 604-925-7292. DECEMBER 9 • A Fairy Tale Christmas SnowWhite and the Rose Red will be performed by the Cascadia Society and theVancouverWaldorf School, will feature Eurythmy and their famous bell choir, Dec. 9, 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. at the Kay Meek Centre.Tickets $10 to $20. DECEMBER 10 • French Festivities Celebrate the holidays in French as the French International School in NorthVancouver perform Charlotte Diamond on Dec. 10 at 1:30 p.m. at the Capilano Performing ArtsTheatre, 2055 PurcellWay. Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door. For info call 604-924-2457. www.efiv.org. DECEMBER 11 • Carol Ship Celebrations Crafts, concession, bonfire and a parade of decorated carol ships at 8 p.m. at Panorama Park.Visit northvanrec.com for event information; Please bring a donation in support of the Christmas Bureau and Harvest Project. Parking available at Myrtle Park. DECEMBER 11 • Breakfast With Santa The annual breakfast with Santa at Ron Andrews Community Recreation Centre this year is Dec. 11 from 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Enjoy a delicious, festive crafts and entertainment. Pre-registration is required and it often sells out. Call 604-983-6388 to sign up.Tickets are $9.50 for adults, $6.50 for children.

DECEMBER 11 • Hear the World Rejoice The Universal Gospel Choir will perform at the Capilano UniversityTheatre at 2055 PurcellWay as part of theirYule 2010 tour.Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for students and seniors, $12.50 for children six and under and $20 each for groups of 10 or more. Available at www.ticketstonight.ca or www.universalgospelchoir.ca. DECEMBER 11 • Baroque Christmas Travel back in time to 16th century France with glorious sounds of Laudate singers and early music instrumentalists Paul Luchkow, Jenny Essers,Arthur Neele, Natalie Mackie, Christopher Began and Ray Nurse.Tickets $30 for adults, $25 for seniors and students, 18 and under free. Held Dec. 11, 8 p.m. at St.Andrew’s United Church, 1044 St. Georges Avenue, NorthVancouver. For info 604-729-6814 or www.laudatesingers.com. DECEMBER 11 • Winter Dance The AnnaWyman School of Dance will host the annual winter concert Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.Tickets $22 for adults, $15 for seniors and students and $12 for children under 12.Available at the school at 1457 Marine Drive. DECEMBER 11-12 & 18-19 • Spot Santa on Seymour Bring a non-perishable food or cash donation and have your picture taken with Santa for a free Mt. Seymour Christmas E-Card. Santa will be at his workshop in Harold’s Cafe in the new lodge, located in Snowplay Park, Dec. 11 noon-4 p.m. and Dec 12, 18 and 19 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. DECEMBER 12 • Bill Mays’ Jazzy Nutcracker ThisToronto Jazz Septet will play holiday tunes by Bill Evans, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Claude Debussy,Thelonious Monk and a jazz adaptation ofTchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite. Dec. 12 at 8 p.m., tickets $32 and $29. DECEMBER 14 • All is Bright The Musica IntimaVocal Ensemble celebrates the radiance of the darkest period of the year, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14 atWestVancouver United Church, 2062 Esquimalt Avenue.Tickets $33 for adults, $28 for seniors, $10 for students. Call 604-731-6618. DECEMBER 14 • Cookies and Carols A special evening of cookies, hot chocolate and caroling from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the LynnValley Community Recreation Centre. Admission by donation to the Food Bank. DECEMBER 15 • Winter Harp This ensemble of harps, medieval instruments, fiddle, percussions, poetry and song will perform heart warming carols, songs and stories in celebration of Christmas and winter. Dec. 15 and 16 at 7:30 p.m. at Capilano University, 2055 PurcellWay in North Vancouver.Tickets are $33 to $30. DECEMBER 16 • Piano Phantasies Internationally recognized pianist Eugene Skovorodnikov will perform to celebrate the anniversary of Chopin and include a selection of nocturnes, etudes, polonaises, waltzes and ballades. At the Silk Purse Arts Centre Dec. 16 10:30 a.m.Tickets $12 for members, $15 for public. DECEMBER 18 • Yuletide Fires Gregorian chant, traditional carols and new holiday favourites will create an oasis of peace among the holiday bustle. Dec. 18 at 7:30 p.m. atWestVancouver United Church, 2062 Esquimalt Avenue.Tickets $30 for adults, $25 for seniors and students, available online at www.chorleoni.org under Concerts and Events, then current season.

January 2011 JANUARY 1 • Penguin Plunge Dare to dip at the 2011 Penguin Plunge at Panorama Park at 2 p.m. and celebrate this annual NewYear’s Day tradition! Parking available at Myrtle Park

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Even though the Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival (March 28 - April 3) is still four months away, advance tickets go on sale Tuesday morning. Here’s a chance to scoop some good deals and prime tasting tickets in advance of the general release date of Jan. 25. Spain is this year’s theme region, which means not only a wealth of wine styles and varieties — from great table wines to Cava and Sherry — from the world’s largest wine grower but also a chance to taste some superb foods— such as jamon from Iberico and elsewhere. Fortiﬁed wines are in the spotlight this year, offering plenty of opportunities to get your port and sherry skills back up to snuff. Sherry stars in the tasting room, too, with a relaxing Sherry Caseta, as well as a fortiﬁed wine station, where you can taste the full range of remarkable styles that sherry offers and pick out some faves. Sherry may well prove to be the unsung star of this year’s event, as people rediscover just how much fun it can be to pair with everything from olives to

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STAFF at Family Services North Shore’s Christmas Bureau are bracing for another busy year of matching disadvantaged families with bighearted donors.

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GILLIAN Konst, Molly Nye House community event coordinator and Bob McCormack, chair of Molly Nye House, invite members of the community to the House’s annual Bright Christmas event, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 6-8 p.m. The evening will feature the lighting of the house, a lantern parade, story time, festive music, food and a visit from Santa. Free admission. The Molly Nye House is located at 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver.

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“We’re busy,” said bureau coordinator Janet Sanderson. “We’ve had about 400 families that have applied to us already and we’ve just been open for a week. We have about 110 sponsors and we’re just getting up to date matching sponsors to families. Of course we are always looking for more sponsors.” The Christmas Bureau helps out low-income families, children and seniors in two ways — by connecting families with sponsors and by assembling hampers full of food and toys for families to pick up in mid-December. “We always start out with more families than sponsors and then the sponsors start climbing then there’s the point (where) we’re even, then the sponsors start falling off,” Sanderson said. “That’s when the Christmas Bureau has to start organizing hampers for families that aren’t sponsored. That’s usually at the end of the campaign. So there is a pattern, but for us to have 400 families already is huge.” On the positive said, Sanderson said, getting people through the door early reduces the number of last-minute requests, which can be challenging to meet. Anyone thinking about sponsoring a family facing hard times can apply online at www.familyservices.bc.ca/get-involved/ christmas-bureau. Donations can also be dropped off at 114See Recipients page 45

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Spirit grocers: Until the arrival of supermarket and grocery chain stores in the country in the 1960s, Irish pubs usually operated as a Spirit grocery, combining the running of pub with a grocery, hardware or other ancillary business on the same premises. Many pubs in Ireland still resemble grocer’s shops of the 19th century, with the bar counter and rear shelving taking up the majority of the space in the main bar area, apparently leaving little room for customers. This seemingly counter-productive arrangement is a design artifact dating from earlier operation as a spirit grocery, and also accounts for the differing external appearance of English and Irish pubs. Spirit grocers in Northern Ireland were forced to choose between either the retail or the licensed trades upon the partition of Ireland in 1922, and this pub type can no longer be found in the North. — Wikipedia

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DAVY Byrne’s on Dublin’s Duke Street. James Joyce frequented this pub and in his groundbreaking novel Ulysses his hero, Leopold Bloom, visits it and orders a gorgonzola sandwich and a glass of burgundy. Bloom’s snack is still on the menu.

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DUBLIN: Brendan Behan’s table has gone, but otherwise McDaid’s pub on Harry Street looks just as it did when the boozin’, brawlin’ boyo — “a drinker with a writing problem” as he himself once noted — held court here in the 1950s and ’60s. The bartender points to the alcove by the front window, where two girls sit chatting. “Behan sat at a table there, with a writing pad at his right hand and a glass of whiskey and a pint of Guinness on his left,” he says. “He’d write, then maybe he’d fight.” But the author of Borstal Boy, The Quare Fellow, Confessions of an Irish Rebel and much more brawled once too often in McDaid’s and the owner barred him. Behan found solace elsewhere before alcohol finally killed him in 1964 at the age of 41. The pub has always been central to social life in Ireland so it’s not surprising that many Dublin hostelries have connections with literary figures. You can take a tour by yourself, armed with the book Dublin Literary Pub Crawl by Colm Quilligan, or join an evening walk led by Quilligan himself. Stops vary, but they always include some of the following: ■ Davy Byrnes (21 Duke Street). James Joyce frequented Byrnes, and in his novel Ulysses has Leopold Bloom order a gorgonzola sandwich and a glass of burgundy here. Samuel Beckett was also a frequent visitor. ■ The Bailey (2 Duke Street). It has been rebuilt and is much changed from the days when J. P. Donleavy showed Behan the first draft of his rambunctious novel The Ginger Man (1955) in the snug.

Flann O’Brien was a regular, too.

■ Toners (139 Lower Baggott Street). It’s perhaps the only Dublin pub that can claim a connection with near-teetotaler W.B. Yeats. After sipping a sherry, the future Nobel laureate said, “Now I’ve seen a pub,” and left. A more frequent visitor was Bram Stoker (Dracula). ■ O’Neill’s (2 Suffolk Street). The poet Brendan Kennelly gargled here, gargled so much that doctors warned him to stop or he’d be dead in a year. Kennelly recalled, “I had to think long and hard . . . A man can drink a hell of a lot in a year.” Brian Keenan, author of An Evil Cradling, about his ﬁve years as a captive of jihadists in Beirut, was another customer. ■ The Palace Bar (21 Fleet Street). Its place in literary history revolves around Bertie Smyllie, the colourful editor of the Irish Times (its ofﬁces were nearby until 2006), who encouraged young writers (and paid them well). The novelist Flann O’Brien “drank here, too often for his own health,” says tour leader Quilligan. This hardly scratches the surface of Dublin’s literary pub scene. Enthusiasts will also want to check out such venues as the Dublin Writers’ Museum (18 Parnell Square North), the James Joyce Cultural Centre (35 North Great Georges Street) and the James Joyce Museum in the Martello tower — featured in Ulysses — in nearby Dun Laoghaire, and George Bernard Shaw’s birthplace museum (33 Synge Street). If you go: For more information on the Dublin Literary Pub Crawl visit www.dublinpubcrawl.com. For information on Dublin go to the Dublin Tourism website at visitdublin.com.

The lovely five-star Merrion Hotel in Dublin does. It recently perfected the art of high tea by drawing in elements from the hotel’s legendary art collection on the walls of its four elegantly integrated 18thcentury Georgian townhouses. More than 40 Irish artists are represented, comprising 90 per cent of the collection. The result is an edible art collection, with each delectable pastry representing a masterpiece hanging in the hotel. For the high tea, a miniature of every artwork is placed before the creation, so that guests can relate what they are eating to the artwork that inspired it. These might include coconut and blueberry macaroons (inspired by Woman in White, by Louis le Brocquy); sour apple and caramel mousse (The Hour of Sleep 1951, by Jack B. Yeats); mango panna cotta with raspberry jelly (Homage to Fernand Leger, by Robert Ballagh); citrus trio of lime sponge, orange chiboust and lemon jelly curd (Self Portrait 1912, by Saurin Elizabeth Leech); hazelnut coffee cream gateau (Farm Buildings, by Stephen McKenna); tear drop of pistachio and white chocolate mousse (Shut Eye with Acolyte (Praxis) 1998, by John Boyd). My experience of Art Tea in the comfortable drawing room started with a flute of Champagne and a tiered tray of goodies. The first tier was filled with savoury sandwiches — chicken and pesto on sunflower bread, oak smoked Irish salmon on brown soda bread with horseradish cream, cucumber with cream cheese and chive on tomato bread, and bridge rolls with egg mayonnaise and fresh cress. The second tier bore fresh currant scones, sticky portercake, tart lemon cake and colour-blocked battenberg cake. On the top tier sat creme fraiche, raspberry jam and tart lemon curd. Then, speaking softly, as if he were gently waking me from a nap as I sunk back into the overstuffed couch See Merrion page 48

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I need not have worried. The new operators, the Britishbased Voyages of Discovery, present the vessel in very good condition. Other than the absence of balconies, it does not feel much different from any other cruise ship. Carpets and furnishings are generally like new, there is little vibration, and its small size (20,000 tons) allows Discovery to handle itineraries and ports that bigger vessels can’t manage. It is big enough, however, to handle any ocean voyage, and the company’s aim is to offer worldwide destinations both classic and remote, and at an affordable price. Expedition cruising, mainly to Antarctica and Galapagos, is a major focus, and Discovery carries inﬂatable boats for landings. I went Valparaiso to Tahiti via Robinson Crusoe Island, Easter Island and Pitcairn Island. The highlight for many was the remarkable Easter Island, which is offered in three itineraries next year ranging from 23 to 40 nights. Included in each is two hotel nights in Buenos Aires or Santiago and transfers to the ship. Easter Island, famous for its culture of huge moai stone carvings, was quite charming. The locked-up post ofﬁce had a “gone to church” sign on the door, and at the conclusion of my shore excursion by bus I had to chase the guide to give him a tip. We had two days there, plenty of time to have a splendid, but

inexpensive, lobster lunch at a cozy, almost open-air restaurant by the harbour, La Taverne du Pecheur. Robinson Crusoe Island was no less interesting, and here we boarded fresh lobsters, and at another island, boxes of ﬁsh, nice touches that only smaller ships can manage. This island was where Scottish seafarer Alexander Selkirk spent four years marooned, which inspired the book Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe. Pitcairn Island, settled by the mutineers of the Bounty, does not have a dock so islanders came on board and had a well attended craft market in Discovery’s lounge. Pitcairn’s administrator said the island expects more than 40 cruise ships a year when the planned dock is built. Discovery had just 380 passengers on my cruise. Technically the vessel holds 750 but in practice the cruise line prefers to operate with around 600 passengers, and it is restricted to 500 on Galapagos sailings. There is plenty of deck space with traditional wooden loungers and cushions, a spa, hot tubs, library, Internet centre and three restaurants, including a midships area with retractable roof. The two-seating main restaurant, faintly art deco in style, works well, with a wine list at remarkably good prices. Cruise veterans enjoyed the ﬁnal

night’s Baked Alaska parade and Filipino crew chorus, where the song Diana was adapted to go, “We’re so young and you’re so old.” Standard cabins are adequate but not roomy at 135 square feet and passengers on longer voyages might want to opt for the Promenade or Bridge decks where cabins are 195 square feet. Being an older ship there were a few problems, such as with air conditioning, but we were impressed with the speed technicians were despatched to make repairs. The captain was very visible every day while hotel manager Eddie Thomson, ex-Cunard and Renaissance, always had his door open. More than half of the passengers were British with a good number of Canadians and Americans, most of them well travelled and happy with plenty of sea days. Entertainment was provided every evening in the show lounge, as were the ﬁrstrate lectures. If you go: Chile is a superb destination so aim to spend at least a week exploring Santiago and visiting vineyards. The place to stay in Santiago is the Ritz-Carlton, and it’s worth a day or so in Vina del Mar, a beach resort next to Valparaiso, just for the pleasure of staying at the superb Sheraton there. For more information on the cruise ship visit www. voyagesofdiscovery.com.

Merrion Hotel perfects the art of high tea From page 47 cushions in front of a simmering ﬁre, my waiter recommended a delicious Honeybush Orange herbal tea, sweet and delicate. The grand ﬁnale emerged in the form of three painting-inspired pastries, displayed in front of small prints indicating their artistic provenance: rosewater and orange mousse on white chocolate feuilletine (Roses and Temple, by Patrick Hennessy); vanilla biscuit with

orange curd (Frying Pan, Funnel, Eggs & Lemons, by William Scott); and raspberry and passion fruit tart (Futile Defence (Fabricated Evidence), 1998, by John Boyd). Each was beautifully executed — they tasted great, they looked lovely — and I scarfed them down despite an already full belly. The Art Tea at The Merrion Hotel (merrionhotel.com) in Dublin costs approximately $47 per person, extra for Champagne.

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NEWS AROUND THE WORLD Going on a trip?Then take the North Shore News with you

LAURA Gornall stops by Trafalgar Square in London, England.

KARI (left), Anne, Marion and Jamie Boyle take a family trip to Machu Picchu in Peru.

and we’ll try to publish your high-resolution photo in our News Around the World feature (there is no guarantee photos will be published). Due to the enormous response to News Around the World it may take several weeks before your photo will appear. Take a photo of yourself (keep close to the camera, but with the background still in view) in a location outside the province holding a copy of the News, with a scenic background, which distinguishes the location. Send it to us with the ﬁrst and last name of everyone featured in the photo, along with your phone number, and a description of where the photo was taken. Send your submission to Manisha Krishnan by email to mkrishnan@nsnews.com. Please note: We will only be accepting pictures that have been sent to us via email.

CAROL Clarke soaks up the Devil’s Throat cataract, part of the spectacular Iguazu Falls in Argentina.

ALYSON Jones and Bruce, Bronwyn and Aidan Curry check out the Mayan ruins at Tulu’um, on the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico, south of Cancun.

SUSAN Ward and Dawn Langley visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa, in Pisa, Italy.

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Fears inhibit social life

IN the current book I am reading called The Power of Your Subconscious Mind by Dr. Joseph Murphy, I came across a quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson, “Do the thing you are afraid to do, and the death of fear is certain,” and I thought it was rather ﬁtting for my current topic of conversation — fears.

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her I had to preface it with the words “Please forgive my bluntness.” The long standing dog of the house, Griffin, who is well known for being able to do as he pleases whenever it pleases him, seems to have gotten his nose out of joint when new puppy Sophie came into the picture. Griffin would not share his toys, because he has never had the need to, nor did he enjoy the play sessions that Sophie tried to instigate. In fact when Sophie tried to play Griffin would run away and hide. Sophie would then interpret this as a game of chase. Because in the uninhibited, fearless and joy-filled mind of a puppy, there is no other reason to run from a dog, unless you want to play

owner’s arms. He never had to do anything that would send the shiver of fear down his owner’s back again. As long as she never felt the fear of her dog getting hurt, Griffin would never get hurt! But her fears had prevented her dog from living a full dog life and in fact he had become a nasty little dog himself! Griffin lost all of his social skills and had no idea how to be a dog to another dog. When Griffins owner asked what she could do to make Sophie a better-behaved dog towards Griffin, my response was let Griffin learn how to be a dog, Sophie is fine! To allow Griffin to become a dog again, his owner had to face her fears and go back to a dog park — with the help of a trainer. She had to learn to relax, be confident and allow Griffin to relearn his social skills while she learned about canine behaviour. She had to let go of the fear of her dog getting hurt and accept it might happen but it would be fine. The gift of fear was teaching her to trust the unknown and believe that things will turn out for the good instead of fearing for a future that may never happen and not living life to the fullest for either her or her dog. joan@k9kinship.com

BRING your dog inside.

That’s the plea from B.C. SPCA cruelty investigators after responding to dozens of calls across the province about dogs left outside in record-breaking frigid temperatures. “It’s absolutely preposterous to leave a dog — particularly a short-haired breed like a pit bull — outside in this weather,” said senior animal protection ofﬁcer Eileen Drever, in a news release. Drever said dogs who do not have adequate shelter can succumb to frostbite and hypothermia, and even die. “For the love of your pet, don’t leave him outside in this weather,” Drever said. Owners are required under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act to provide their pets with adequate food, water and shelter. Marcie Moriarty, the B.C. SPCA’s general manager of cruelty investigations, says the society has already seized dogs this week who were being kept outside without proper shelter. “People tend to think that because a dog has fur, or is used to living outside, he’ll be OK, but that’s a fatal assumption and it could cost your dog his life.” Animals expend more energy in cold weather so it’s also a good idea to increase the food they are given.

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As I mentioned last week, fears can be debilitating. They rob us of the joy of the present moment and create anxiety and worry about the future. One can say that fears are a useless emotion generated by something other than our rational selves forcing us to live a life in a state of less than we are meant to. Or are they? What I mean is, are fears really useless? Or are they really a gift of sorts, a gift of personal or spiritual growth through challenge and adversity. It all depends on how you look at it I guess. Take the latest email from a reader regarding the behaviour between her current dog and the new canine family member. When I began to answer

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chase. But in Griffin’s mind, dogs were something that were to be feared. You see, many moons ago Griffin used to go to dog parks and keep up his social niceties but one day he got into a scuffle with another dog. The other dog broke the skin of Griffin. Griffin was probably no worse for wear but that breaking of skin was enough to send Griffin’s owner running for the high hills thinking her dog was scared for life. Well, dogs break skin during play and altercations all the time, nothing to get bent out of shape about. As I have said in the past, very rarely are dog fights malicious attempts to cause bodily harm or death to another dog. It’s all about dominance. The breaking of skin, cuts, sometimes small stitches and the blood that comes with that are normal parts of the altercation and are usually accidents rather than intentions. So, don’t go all cuckoo on each other as dog owners. Anyway, after that Griffin lived the life of canine royalty. He never had to play with another dog, he had people now. He never had to greet another dog on all fours, he was picked up and held in his

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YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to THE GAMES PEOPLE PLAY

Fighting to make things right Half Greek, half Squamish MMA champ battles inside cage and out Andy Prest aprest@nsnews.com

NORTH Vancouver’s Nick Marinos looks like he could be a bad dude.

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Standing in a Central Lonsdale alley with his hat pulled down low and the thick lines of a tattoo creeping up his neck past the collar of his black hooded sweatshirt, he certainly looks like a man who could do some damage. It’s written all over him. Literally. The words ‘Bad Boy’ are stenciled on his T-Shirt, jacket and hat, a nod to the apparel company that sponsors his mixed martial arts career. But then he cracks a warm smile and laughs as he reminisces with a new friend about his favourite old minister at the Salvation Army Church he attends. He beams as he describes how he and North Vancouver’s Murray Sogen, his last opponent in the MMA cage, decided to donate some of the proceeds from the ﬁght to the North Shore Disability Resource Centre. The two became fast friends after Marinos beat Sogen with a third-round TKO Oct. 2 at the Pinnacle Hotel ballroom in North Vancouver. Though he is marked as a Bad Boy, Marinos really wants to be a good person. “That’s the kind of person I am,” Marinos says about the donation he made after Sogen came up with the idea. “I want to help people. I’m the guy that will give my last ﬁve bucks to the bum on the side of the road because I know I’ve got a warm home to go to. It’s in my nature to help people out.” North Vancouver-based martial arts instructor and motivational speaker Fred Shadian, who has known Marinos for 17 years, tells a story about Marinos taking on a job at his church that none of the old caretakers could do. “They’ve got light bulbs way up in the ceiling but nobody wants to go up there. They call Nick for it and he just goes up there,” says Shadian. “Nick has been doing it for years, a volunteer job.” Doing good is the goal, but, as Marinos admits, he hasn’t always reached it. Marinos was one of a set of identical triplet brothers born to a Greek father and a Squamish Nation mother. They grew up on North Vancouver’s Squamish reserve. As a half Greek, half Squamish triplet dressed in bargainstore clothes, Marinos got picked on a lot, he says. “I was like the white kid growing up in the native reserve,” he says. “It was more racist on the reserve back then. Now it’s not, anybody can walk through the reserve. When I was young if you were white and you walked down the road there you’d have six to 10 Natives running out of their house going, ‘What are you doing down here? Get off our property.’ It’s not like that anymore.” The white kids weren’t any better. “I would be getting picked on by regular school kids for being a triplet. . . . You’re a freak, you’re not normal,” he says. “When

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NORTH Vancouver’s Nick Marinos has had a lot of ups and downs in his life but now he’s making an impression — and trying to make a difference — as an MMA ﬁghter. you’re in elementary school, kids are mean. At least they were mean when I was growing up. I had to deal with that and getting beat up at school.” Marinos ﬁnally asked his mother to put him in some martial arts classes so he could defend himself against bullies.

“I just got tired of it. I was like, ‘Mom, put me in some kung fu or something. I used to watch Chuck Norris movies and Bruce Lee movies and I’d be like punching the leaves outside. I just wanted to learn it.” See Self-defence page 53

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SPORT NOTICE OF METRO VANCOUVER PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Act to consider Greater Vancouver Regional District Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw No. 1136, 2010. The Greater Vancouver Regional District Board has delegated the holding of the Public Hearing to 15 Metro Vancouver Directors. The Public Hearing locations are noted below.

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Head games

SENTINEL’S Andres Romo (left) closes in on Windsor’s Nicholas Sorko in the North Shore junior boys soccer championship game played earlier this month at Sutherland turf ﬁeld. Sentinel won 3-0, giving the school North Shore titles at the junior and senior level. The junior team went on to defeat Burnaby South 1-0 to win the Vancouver & District championship. See www.nsnews.com for more photos.

Self-defence turns into revenge

From page 52

By the time he reached high school at Carson Graham Marinos was an experienced kickboxer. A friend who was on the Carson wrestling team introduced Marinos to more nuanced combat techniques. “In high school we used to get into fights behind the arcade, or meet at the park or whatever. I used to watch him win all of these fights and he was only like 130 pounds,” Marinos says. “He took me to the stage at Carson Graham when I was in Grade 8 and he showed me shoot-in double leg takedown, he showed me the suplex, he showed me like three or four moves and then I never lost a fight after that.” Marinos admits the fighting was no longer about self-defence. It was about revenge, and beating up the bullies. And then he fell in with an unsavoury crowd. “I spent some time in jail,” he says, his rap sheet listing break and enter charges, including one from earlier this year that emerged from a dispute with an ex-girlfriend and resulted in a 12-month probation sentence. Marinos says he is appealing that decision in the British Columbia Court of Appeal. But Marinos, now 36, says he is embracing the sport of MMA as a way to do what he is good at

without being a bad person. Fighting as ‘Tricky’ Nick Marinos, he’s 4-1 in five amateur events, all coming in 2010. His win over Sogen gave him possession of the previously vacant IFC welterweight title. He’ll be at it again Dec. 3, headlining the Seeing Red - MMA Live in the Cage event at Coquitlam’s Boulevard Casino with a fight against Vancouver Island’s Shaun Devries. Marinos currently trains at Vancouver’s Raw Academy with former Olympic wrestler Frank Mensah instructing him in the ground game and kickboxing expert Vince Murdocco teaching him about stand-up styles. The discipline needed for martial arts has helped him as he tries to steer his life onto a better path, says Marinos. Battling in the ring is different from his battles outside of it. “It’s in my heart to help people and be a good person,” he says. “I never liked anything that I did that was wrong. I always had this strong conscience going, ‘Don’t do that, Nicholas, don’t do that.’ I finally just said I’m going to change my life and I’m going to prove to everybody around me, people like my peers, my parents, my brothers, I just wanted to prove to myself that I could do it.” Marinos says he works with the younger stuSee Fighter page 55

Greater Vancouver Regional District Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw No. 1136, 2010 (the Bylaw) proposes a new regional growth strategy which will apply to all lands within the boundaries and jurisdiction of the Greater Vancouver Regional District. Copies of the Bylaw and the supporting documentation may be inspected at the Information Centre, Metro Vancouver Head Office, 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, B.C., during regular office hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, except statutory holidays, and at www.metrovancouver.org. All persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw will be given an opportunity to speak at the Public Hearing. Pursuant to the Local Government Act, the Chair of the Public Hearing may establish procedural rules for the conduct of the Public Hearing. Each person wishing to speak at the Public Hearing will be asked to register their name on the speakers list available at the Public Hearing, and will be called upon to speak in numerical order. Speakers will be limited to a maximum time of five minutes unless otherwise determined by leave of the Chair. Written submissions are encouraged and may be submitted prior to the Public Hearing. Written submissions must be received no later than 12:00 noon on Tuesday, November 23, 2010 or can be submitted in person at the Public Hearing. Please send submissions to the attention of Paulette Vetleson, Corporate Secretary: BY MAIL: Metro Vancouver, 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, B.C., V5H 4G8 BY FAX: 604-451-6686 or by EMAIL: PublicHearing@metrovancouver.org Please note that the Greater Vancouver Regional District Board will not accept written or oral representations after the Public Hearing has concluded. For further information about the Bylaw please contact Jason Smith, Regional Planner at 778-452-2690 or jason.smith@metrovancouver.org. Paulette Vetleson, Corporate Secretary.

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WEST Vancouver hockey player Alex Kerfoot was named the Major Midget League player of the month for October for his strong play with the Vancouver North West Giants.

Kerfoot tallied 16 goals and 16 assists during the month. He has since added to his totals to take a commanding lead in the league’s scoring race with 39 points, including 18 goals, in 16 games. The North Shore/Burnaby-based Giants currently sit in a ﬁrst place tie with the Cariboo Cougars. ••• Five members of the Deep Cove Rowing Club, all Seycove secondary students, teamed up to win the junior women’s coxed quad category at the University of Washington’s Head of the Lake regatta held last month on Seattle’s Lake Washington. Raewyn Danvers, Brynn Danvers, Caroline Wisheart, Devon Okrainetz and coxswain Alex Clancey raced to victory in the 5.5kilometre race over crews from B.C., Washington and Oregon.

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LEWIS - Dorothy Viola (nee Muir) passed away peacefully in Penticton Regional Hospital November 23, 2010 on her 96th birthday. Dot was born in Neepawa, Manitoba and moved to North Vancouver at the age of 10. She worked many years in the Yukon before resettling to North Vancouver in 1969. She moved to Penticton this past summer to be close to her only child. She was predeceased by husbands George Napper and Adrien (Bud) Lewis, brother Eric Muir and sister Millicent (Millie) Wootton. Dot is lovingly remembered by loving son Gary (Lynne) Napper, grandsons Scott (Dana) and Steve (Jennifer) Napper and 4 granddaughters. She will also be missed by brother Don (Peg) Muir as well as many nieces, nephews and friends in North Vancouver and Penticton. The family wishes to thank Suzanne Cross and the staff at Cherry Park Retirement Residence, Dr. D. Barkhuizen and the staff of Pediatric ward for their compassion and loving care for Dot while at Hospital. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the charity of your choice. No service by request.

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December 21, 1922 - November 2, 2010 I speak on my family’s behalf when I say that it is with profound sadness we share with you the passing of Gordon Minchin, an extraordinary man who was husband of 64 years to Jean, father to Susan (Keith), Carolyn (Geoff) and Michael(Anne), grandfather to Matthew and Kevin, step-grandfather to Steve, Blair and Stephie, and friend to many. Dad was surrounded by his family at home, when he took his last breath. We loved him deeply and will miss him terribly but will gain comfort from the many wonderful memories of our lives together. Dad’s accomplishments in life were many but none made him prouder nor gave him greater pleasure than being a part of the successful family unit he had created with our Mom. More than just family, we are also great friends. After both serving in the R.A.F., Mom and he emigrated from England in 1951 and chose to make West Vancouver home which is where we enjoyed many wonderful years. Much of Dad’s time in the R.A.F. was served in the boxing ring where his skill as a boxer was recognized. He became Heavyweight Champion and was boxing’s indisputable R.A.F. Champion during that time! He strove for excellence in all that he did whether it was his boxing, physical fitness or his professional ethic. Not only a forward thinker, he was a doer and hence we spent some very interesting teenage years travelling the globe. He was at the beginning of the fitness trend back in the 60’s where he was well known at the downtown YMCA and could often be seen jogging around Capilano or Gleneagles golf course or up one of our local mountains. Those of you who had met Dad will know that to have met him once was to remember him always, larger than life and often whistling a tune in July that might have been a Christmas carol! He also had many four-legged friends given his great love of dogs and was generous with both his time and money in trying to help those animals in need. They too, learned the significance of the person behind the whistle when he showed up at the various animal shelters on the North Shore. At the end of Dad’s life we received assistance and comfort from Dr. Kathy Bell-Irving, Jan Creighton and a number of people from the N.S. Health Care program. Our sincere thanks to all of you for your professionalism and compassionate understanding. As per Dad’s wishes, there will be no memorial service but you may honour his memory by being kind to that little (or big) helpless creature (four-legged or two-legged) next time you see it. His song in life was ‘The Impossible Dream’ so we will finish with a verse from that:

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ALLEN - Ronald May 10th, 1928 – November 18th, 2010. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald Allen; husband, dad, grandpa, GG, brother, Veteran and friend. Ron passed away peacefully on November 18th, 2010 at the age of 82 after a short battle with cancer. He leaves behind a family who will miss him immensely; two daughters: Susan (Sven) and Lesley, five grandchildren: Leif (Elaine), Kyla, Jonathan (Michelle), Eric (Karla) and Ben, and one great granddaughter: Abigail. We are comforted in our loss knowing that he is rejoined with his wife, of 62 years, Nancy and their daughter Julie. After serving in Canada’s Merchant Navy, Ron met and then married Nancy in 1948. They settled and raised their three girls in North Vancouver. Ron lived on the North Shore most of his life and will be sadly missed by all that had the good fortune to know him. Many will remember meeting him on his walks up and down Lonsdale for his morning coffee with the guys. North Vancouver will not be the same without him. A celebration of Ron’s life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 118, 123 West 15th Street, North Vancouver, BC on Friday, December 3rd at 1 o’clock. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Lions Gate Hospice Society.

EDGAR - Florence Downie May 6, 1917 - October 6, 2010 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our aunt, Florence Edgar. Aunt Flo lived in North Vancouver most of her long life. She and her sister Harriet and brother James, both deceased, attended Lynn Valley School. She experienced the changes in Lynn Valley as it developed from forest to metropolis. She knew her neighbourhood intimately and took great comfort from her friends and neighbours. She will be sorely missed by her family and friends and by her cherished pets. Thanks to all those friends, family and neighbours who helped her cope with increasing disability over the past few months.

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BRONK - Marion Olive We celebrate the life and mourn the loss of Marion who passed away early in the morning on November 1, 2010, approximately 3 months after her 95th birthday. Marion was predeceased by her loving husband and best friend, A.W. (Buss) Bronk, who died on June 26, 2002. Marion was also predeceased by her five sisters and their husbands all of whom lived in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia and by her brothers and their wives. Marion is survived by her daughter Sandra (John), and son Brian (Susette), grandsons Darren (Dawn), Drew (Dmitri), David and granddaughter Rachel (Eric) and great granddaughters, Paige and Madeline. Marion was born in 1915 in the Village of Tusket, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia and was the youngest and last surviving child of Job and Samantha Raynard. Marion’s early years were spent in the Village of Tusket and the nearby Town of Yarmouth and, as a young woman, Marion moved to New Brunswick where she met and married her husband. Marion’s husband was a member of the RCMP and, as a result, during their first 15 years of marriage, Marion and her family were posted to and lived in many small New Brunswick towns. In 1960, Marion and her family were moved by the RCMP to Vancouver and several years later Marion and her husband purchased the family home in the Lynn Valley area of North Vancouver. Marion dedicated her entire adult life to looking after her husband, children and later, grandchildren. Marion believed in positive thinking and for Marion, the glass was usually ‘‘half full’’ and rarely ‘‘half empty’’. After the death of her beloved husband, it became a little more difficult for Marion to be positive, however, with the help of her children and grandchildren, Marion maintained her positive attitude and continued living in the family home until her death. Marion was quietly religious, but did not push her religious belief on others. Throughout her life, Marion maintained a strong interest in politics and current affairs and her mind was sharp until the end. Marion, without being nosey or interfering, was genuinely interested in the lives of her children, grandchildren and her many friends and Marion made every effort to keep in touch with her children, grandchildren and friends. Marion’s genuinely caring nature resulted in strong bonds of friendship with each of her children and grandchildren and resulted in friendships that lasted decades. Marion will be greatly missed and always remembered by her children, grandchildren and those who came to know this positive and remarkable woman.

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HAMILL - Donald McLellan, age 90. Don passed away after a valiant battle with cancer at North Shore Hospice on November 7, 2010. Don is predeceased by his son John in 2007. Keeping him close in their hearts are daughter Victoria (Joe); grandchildren Shana and Sean. Sister Margaret (Bill) and brother John (Jean); niece Carol (Derrick) and many other nieces and nephews in England. As well as Lodge Brethren, fellow Kiwanis members and his many friends. A Celebration of Don’s life will be held on Monday, December 13, 2010 at 11:00 am at 2151 Gordon Avenue, West Vancouver, BC. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to the North Shore Hospice in Don’s Memory. Special thanks to Dr. Wayne Smith and the wonderful staff at the North Shore Hospice. Don will be remembered as a master raconteur with a story or joke for every occasion. He always had a hand to lend and will be sadly missed by all.

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LEASK Thomas ‘Bruce’ Murdock Dec 16, 1927 - Nov 11, 2010 With heavy hearts we announce that Bruce Leask passed away with his family at his side on November 11th, 2010. Bruce leaves behind his daughter Margot (Mackie), son Ian (Susan) and his grandchildren Chance, Kaitlyn, Mitchell and Madelyn. Also survived by wife, Ruth and Daphne, the mother of his children. Bruce was born in Vancouver, but spent his childhood in Edinburgh, Scotland. Following in his fathers footsteps, at 16 he joined the Merchant Marines and served during the last year of WWII. At the end of the war, he and his mother immigrated back to Vancouver. Bruce worked for BC Tel (Telus) as an electrical engineer for 27 years, where he was able to combine his love for outdoors with his mechanical skills. He was a patriotic Scot with many interests and passions. Bruce enjoyed woodworking, building, gardening, reading, crosswords and a wee dram of Scotch. His special place was the cabin in the Cariboo he built using only hand tools. He was a generous and devoted father and grandfather, rarely missing a soccer game, school or sports event. He was a scout leader for 7 years. He was generous with his time and building skills, never hesitating to help out his friends or family. He will be deeply missed. The family extends their deepest appreciation and thanks to the caring staff at the North Shore Hospice and to Dr. Mark Seger and Dr. Paul Klimo for their kindness and support during Bruce’s battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held at 3pm on Thursday, December 2nd at the First Memorial Boal Chapel, 1505 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver. The family will be hosting a reception following the service.

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Ronald Valentine Bassett Howard August 24, 1933 – November 24, 2010

Passed peacefully November 24, 2010 at North Shore Hospice, North Vancouver, at the age of 77. Born August 24, 1933 to Norman and Eunice Howard, predeceased by his beloved wife of 50 years Barbara Howard (nee Leith) and younger brother Peter, Ron leaves his brother David and wife Patti, son Geoff with wife Marie Claire, daughter Lisa with husband Jamie, son Tim and wife Julie, and grandchildren Nicolas, Charlie, Maggie, Lucy, Aliya and Caleb. A lifelong Vancouverite, Ron leaves a rich legacy of friendships and achievements. A Magee graduate (1951), Ron entered UBC School of Architecture and excelled in his studies finishing first in his final year (1957). Long days of studying were lightened by family summers at Boundary Bay, parties with his Alpha Delta fraternity brothers and courting the lovely and talented Barbara, leading to their marriage in 1959. With the arrival of Geoff in 1962, Ron and Barbara moved to the North Shore to raise their growing family in West Vancouver. Independently minded, Ron soon started his own firm and from two commissions and one drafting table built Howard Yano Architects (later Howard Bingham Hill), one of Vancouver’s most successful architectural firms. Ron made significant contributions to the Vancouver cityscape, including Kitsilano pool, Langara College and Emily Carr College of Art and Design, as well as to communities across BC and the Yukon where his firm designed schools, community centres and other public institutions. Ron will always be remembered for his hard work, integrity and commitment to serving his clients. Early pioneers of skiing at Whistler, Ron and Barb spent many happy weekends with their family at their Rimrock cabin. Ron left his mark on the mountain with the design of the Blackcomb day skier building, Rendezvous Lodge and Monk’s Grill. Ron’s retirement in 2000 lead to new experiences – long bike rides, kayaking, and exotic travel – as well as more time for Ron and Barb’s favourite pastime, relaxing on the beach at Wailea, Maui. Barb’s last years were marked by illness, and Ron’s steadfast love and support for Barb exemplify his strength, determination and undying affection for his life-long partner. Diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer in the summer of 2005, Ron embraced five more full years of life, keeping a busy social agenda with friends, family and the bike gang from West Van. He spent his last two weeks at the beautiful North Shore Hospice, surrounded by family and the prayers of his many friends. His passing was peaceful, and we hope he is now reunited with Barb and looking for a nice beach in heaven. Ron’s family thanks Joannie McDonald and her staff of angels who cared for Dad with love and endless patience. A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 p.m., December 7, 2010 at St. Christopher’s Anglican Church, 1068 Inglewood Ave., West Vancouver. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Prostate Cancer Foundation BC: www.prostatecancerbc.ca/donate; #4-17918 55th Ave., Surrey BC, V3S 6C8.

Basi, Geri

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Geri (Harjinder) Basi after a brief, unexpected, intense illness. Like her hero, Muhammed Ali, she was a true fighter. Predeceased by her mother Paulo, Uncle Jeet and cousin Brenda. She leaves behind the loves of her life, Husband Jerry and daughter Alex, her beloved father Tara, brother Jeevan (Linda), sister Daljeet (Gary), along with her extended family. Born in North Vancouver on June 16, 1953. Geri grew up in the area and shortly after leaving school enrolled in a hairdressing course. Not one to shy away from adventure, she and her girlfriends embarked on a two week trip to Whitehorse. Surprisingly, she decided to stay and took on the job as a backhoe operator! It was in the Whitehorse where she met her very good friends Maureen and Steve Coull. She returned home about eight years later to start her next adventure. She and Jerry met when she was seventeen and after years apart, married in 1982. They had Alex in 1988. Shortly thereafter Geri’s life turned upside down by a devastating aneurysm. It took years for Geri to rebound from this event yet she always maintained an optimistic view of life. Geri was an adventurous woman who lived life to the fullest. She had an insatiable appetite for Vegas and boxing. Her sparkling personality drew many people to her including promoter Don King and boxer Sugar Ray Leonard. Her proudest interaction was with the family of Muhammed Ali from whom she received a supportive letter in response to her challenges with a brain injury. Beset by a number of illnesses over her years, Geri’s remarkable existence revolved around the love she had for her daughter Alex and husband Jerry. Geri will always be remembered as a very warm, perservering and loving person who has touched many hearts. Special thanks to Dr. Tom Nevell, Dr. Larry Bacon and the nursing staff at the B.M.T. ward at Vancouver General Hospital who cared unbelievably for Geri. A very special thanks to Uncle Sohan and Auntie Mavis who were our “rock” in times of need. A gathering will be held at First Memorial Funeral Services, 4725 Falaise Drive, Saanich on Saturday, November 27 at 2:00 pm. This will be followed by prayers at the Sikh Temple on the corner of Topaz and Blackwood Ave followed by a celebration of Geri’s life at Lady of Fatima Church, 4635 Elk Lake Drive at 5:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the BC Cancer Foundation in Geri’s name.

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The North Shore’s oldest and largest law firm requires a legal assistant with at least 5 years experience in family law to provide support to our busy family law practice. This opportunity would have special appeal to those qualified candidates who live on the North Shore. Requires excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with clients in difficult personal circumstances. Strong computer skills, ability to handle a high-volume practice, and knowledge of the recently revised Supreme Court Family Rules, are essential. Tight time deadlines, dependability, organizational skills, and attention to detail and accuracy are also essential. Long-term career potential, competitive salary and benefits, excellent working environment.

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COUNTER SALES Position available at a busy North Shore equipment rental company. We require a mechanically minded person that has basic computer knowledge and above average customer service skills. Experience is not necessary but would be an asset. Great work environment, $12 per hour + benefits after 3 months. Please send resume to: Fax 604-987-8176, 105 Fell Ave., North Van Seanlehmann@ dynamic-rentals.com

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Acme Analytical Laboratories (Vancouver), a premier BC mining laboratory, is looking to fill various Laboratory Assistant positions in Vancouver. Must be able to handle up to 40 lbs as some heavy manual labor may be required. Experience in a lab environment an asset but training will be provided. Starting wage of approximately $12 (combination of base hourly rate and daily production bonus). Detailed descriptions of the various positions are available on Acme’s website:

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BODWELL HIGH SCHOOL (www.bodwell.edu) at Harbourside Park in North Van is looking for a college/U grad with relevant work experience to fill a Dorm Parent/Hall Advisor position to supervise students in residence. Apply with resume & two references to the Director of Residence, Mr. Kevin Kubish, kevin@bodwell.edu before December 7.

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MAINTENANCE PERSON Swimming Pool Co needs a maintenance person to join our busy team. We are looking for a reliable, energetic individual with a positive attitude, good attention to detail. Able to perform repetitive and physically demanding outdoor work. Bondable. Must have car - in good working order. Will train. Please reply to: poolwaters@gmail.com Thank you for your interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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SOLID OAK dining table & 6 chairs, extends to seat 10, early Canadian $550. 604-983-8175

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KORG CONCERT 5000 Digital Piano, 88 Dbl. action fully weighted keys. Grt. cond. Vol. control, 1 touch adjustable sound to suit room, hall or stage. Incl. bench and light. $750.00 604-202-1052

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LAB PUPS CKC Reg’d Yellows & Blacks Good Temp. Shots & Tattooed. $750. 604-377-0820

LAB PUPS, yellow, m/f, shots, dewormed, $450. family raised Call 604-701-1587 LAB X Husky pups, well mannered, indr trained, beautiful green eyes$350 Al 604-834-4300 LABRADOODLE PUPPIES for sale. Family-farm raised, great family dog, low-shedding. Vetchecked, de-wormed, 1st shots. $600. 778-888-9132

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2 NORDIC Ice Trak tires on steel wheels. 225-60x16. Suits Pontiac or Chevy. $150. 604-922-6036 HANDMADE BABY blankets and clothes. Ready for Christmas gifts. Call for details. 604-987-1005

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MINK COAT, small to medium. Worn twice. Classic, Gorgeous, Fawn coloured, appraised for insurance at $13,000. Asking $8,000 obo 604-913-8865 RENO SALE dining set, m/wave, lrg port d/w, 2 new armchairs, persian rugs, etc. 604-990-9838

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A CLEAN DRY SPLIT Maple, birch, alder. Guar lowest prices. David 604-926-0014 24H SEASONED FIREWOOD, mixed, 1/4, 1/2 or full cord. Call for details. 604-908-2589 TOP KNOT FIREWOOD est 1981 Dry Alder, Birch & Maple. Pick up or delivered. Rod 604-985-7193

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ALL SMALL breed pups local & non shedding $350+. 604-590-3727 www.puppiesfishcritters.com AMERICAN PIT BULL puppies $500, 9 wks, 2 male, 2 female, 1st shots, vet check 604-828-8819 www.thunderkennel.webs.com

BLACK LAB puppies 1 shots, dewormed, PB non reg, $300. 604-819-1729 or 604-794-3438 BOXERS, CKC reg. show champion lines, 9 flashy brindle males, 2 reverse, chip, wormed & shots, ready Nov 12. 604-987-0020

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COUCH POTATO 3 seat 84X37 sofabed, 6 mths new, qlty mattress nvr used. Mocha microfibre. Exc value $995 604-982-0673 iboehm@shaw.ca

FEMALE MALTIPOO. 2 Yrs old. Sweet tempered. Fully trained. All shots. $600. Call 604-514-3598

FLEXWOOD Single bed, all natural latex 6’’ foam, natural wood frame $495 obo 604-984-2026 SOFA, LOVESEAT, leather sell $1850 cost $6,500, marble coffee tble $800. electric heater $39. new white china set, night lamp, picture frame, lrg mirror, 604-329-0008

GOLDEN RETRIEVER puppies, males, ready to go, dewormed, shots, $600. 604-792-9850

The North Shore News has partnered with the BC SPCA to encourage responsible pet guardianship and the humane treatment of animals. Before purchasing a new puppy, ensure the seller has provided excellent care and treatment of the animal and the breeding parents. For a complete guide to ﬁnding a reputable breeder and other considerations when acquiring a new pet, visit spca.bc.ca.

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ROTTWEILER PUPPIES, CKC Reg. Malti V-1 rated, top blood lines, Health Cert. 604-535-9994

SIBERIAN HUSKY Timberwolf pups, $1,100. 250-295-6280 normanstd@yahoo.com

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Writing an effective classiﬁed ad is easy when you know how. What follows is a step-by-step guide focusing on the time-tested principles of a successful ad. • Use a keyword. Start your ad with the item for sale, service offered or the job title. • Be descriptive. Give customers a reason to respond. Advertisers have found that the more information you provide, the better the response. • Limit abbreviations. Use only standard abbreviations to avoid confusion and misinterpretations. • Include price. Always include price of the item for sale. • How to respond. Always include a phone number (with area code) and/or street and email address.

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I’ve heard there will be changes to CPP in January Q. 2011 – can you tell me what they will be? There will be a number of changes: A. Monthly pension amounts will increase by a higher percentage if taken after 65 and decrease by a larger

percentage if taken before 65. A longer period of low earnings will be dropped from the calculation of CPP. Contributors will be able to receive CPP without work interruption. If under 65 and working while receiving CPP, you will have to continue making CPP contributions. If between 65 and 70 and working while receiving CPP, you can choose to continue making contributions. See www.servicecanada.gc.ca for further information.

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YOU MUST SEE this Apt. in a prime position in Lower Lonsdale. 2 Br, 2 Baths In Suite wd, Gas fp, 6 Appls. Price $425,000 for 974sf. Phone: 604-988-6192

LAB/RETR. PUPS:FIRST shots/ dewormed. 3 black males left. 7wks on Nov.29. 604-856-8636

604.306.5134 ORIGINAL AUSTRIAN Virnel with blouse, apron, size 20, $150; down comforter exc long $120; exc cond. 604-982-1584

YORKIE OR Yorkie X Maltese Toy size, local, 604-590-3727 www.puppiesfishcritters.com

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Appliances

1825 Lonsdale Ave

Dogs

HIGH END new, modern leather sofa, loveseat & chair Value $3500 sell $999. 604-418-6308

Old Books Wanted also: Photos Postcards, Letters, Paintings. (no text books/encyclopedia) I pay cash. 604-737-0530

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BUILDING LOT, New West. 33’ x 130’. $75,000 in services paid! No HST! 4,240 total sq. feet. Priced to sell! $322,888. 604-726-0677

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Approx 2000 sq ft detached house with private setting near Lions Gate Bridge. North Van or West Van. Prefer great move-in condition, 2 car carport or garage. Price: under $1million. Preapproved for fast sale. No agents. Direct owners only.

604-926-0014

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#1 JANITORIAL FRANCHISE Customers, (Office Cleaning), Training and support. Financing. www.coverall.com 604-434-7744 info@coverallbc.com HOMEWORKERS NEEDED!!! Full /Part time positions available - Will train. On-Line Data Entry, Typing Work, E-mail Reading, PC/Clerical Work, Homemailers, Assembling Products. HURRY, SPOTS GO FAST! www.CanadianJobsFromHome.com RESIDENTIAL BUILDING MANAGEMENT Central Lonsdale rental building seeks proposals to provide cleaning of common areas, interior/exterior maintenance/ repairs, rent suites, resolve tenant concerns etc. 'Live-in' an option (14 suite building). Must be bondable. Email proposal to northvanapart@telus.net

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PET FRIENDLY 2BR/2BA+DEN SW FACING LARGE BALCONY. STNLS APPL, SOAKER TUB, PARKING & STORAGE. AVAIL NOW! $2200P/M 778-968-4464

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EXOTIC BEAUTY Shontel (28), avail for relaxing/bodycare sessions. Please call 604-980-9938

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North Van Apt. Rentals

1989 Marine Drive NORTH VANCOUVER

ATTRACTIVE mature European lady on North Shore for delightful bodysage. ANITA, 604-808-5589 LUXURY RELAXATION SPA 778-340-2778 1053 Marine Dr, North Van

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1 BDRM, ground level, lovely garden setting, Upper Capilano, steps to bus, gas f/p, d/w, shared w/d, new carpet, utils incl’d, n/s, Dec 1. $950, Call 604-980-4296 1 BR 1 bath beautiful condo The Pier development, own w/d, $1650 Dec 1 ns np 778-881-2471

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CONNECTING COMMUNITIES

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1 BDRM Hi-rise, Ocean Vista, (Lonsdale/4th), beaut view, prkg, heat, h/wtr incl, NS NP, good stor. $1100, avail Jan 1 604-985-8593 1 BR $1250. Lower Lonsdale city/ water/mountain views - no pets avail Dec 1st 604-543-7465

North Van Apt. Rentals

121 WEST 20th. Newly reno 2 BR, 3rd flr. hardwood, heat & hw incl’d, 1 yr lease np, $1450, avail now, 604-681-2521 1 Br $930 2 Br $1140 Heat & hw incl. no pets, no smoking, 130 W 5 St. avail Dec. 1, 604-987-2761

1 BR, 2 yr old, 7th floor, Lower Lonsdale, $1250/mo, Dec 1, 604-983-3902 or 720-0902

1 BR, $900, 2 Br $1150, 149 W 19, walk up, incl heat hw, prkg, hardwood, ns, np. 604-988-5501 1 BR +den, large, Cap. & Marine Dr. concrete bldg, balc. pool, gym etc. avail immed, $1095 incl utils & elec., ns, np, 604-980-5348 1 BR, large, $875, hardwood, hot water heat, Adult oriented, ns, np, avail Dec 1 or 15. 604-202-3458 1 Br, Large, from $850 heat incl. quiet. drapes. gated or free prkg, no pets, 1 yr lease. 310 E 2nd, 604-904-0956 1 BR, large Lower Lonsdale, hardwood, prkg, $950 incl utils, ns np, Jan 1 or earlier, 604-986-1235 1 BR, W. 20th & Lonsdale, heat, hw & prkg, no pets, avail Dec. refs req 604-738-7430..604-960-0452

158 W. 13th St. 908-7368. 2 BR, 2 bth, prkg, small pet ok, lease, heat, h/w incls. $1800. 1BR APT, 900Sq Ft in Heritage Home. Modern Kit and Bath,open living space, separate bedroom w/ walk-in closet. Parking, shared laundry, garden area, near transport and shopping, Avail Dec 1, $1050.00 pets considered 604-561-6731 2 & 3 br lrg bright, Central Lonsdale $1100 & up, X-Mas BONUS 604-725-4873 *720-2913

2 BDRM, $1150, 1 BDRM, $825, h/wood, Cent. Lons. nice quiet bldg, n/p, NOW, 604-988-3227 2 BDRM Upper Lonsdale. Incl. Heat, h/w. N/S. N/P. 1yr lease. $1150/mth. Avail Dec 15. (604) 980-3889 2 BR, Central Lonsdale, 1st flr, N. facing, hw flrs, heat & h/water incl, no pets, $1100, avail Dec 1, Dodwell Strata Management. 604-838-5020 or 604-699-5264

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Tim Stephens' Astral Reflections Aries March 21 - April 19: Intellectual pursuits have top priority. That includes cultural, far travel, educational, publishing, advertising, religious, philosophical and legal affairs. These might run into a couple of unexpected glitches or shocks early and deep into this week, so time your actions for Dec. 4 onward. Government agencies, or your own “background” might be involved. Dive into chores Sunday/Monday, so you’ll have more time when opportunities and exciting emotional prospects appear (Tuesday/Wednesday). Depths, mysteries, sex, other people’s money Friday/Saturday: you might hit a mother lode! Taurus April 20-May 20: Life’s mysteries, research, depth psychology, subconscious desires, lust, finances tied to other people (e.g., stocks, marriage finances, inheritances) rise in importance. These might be imperilled this week, especially if you began a related venture in November. You might need to take quick “crisis action” Thursday/Friday. Or, you could be free of any problems – if so, wait until Saturday onward to plunge into these areas, and/or to make a commitment, change your lifestyle, or invest. Work succeeds midweek. Friendships, loves (and everything listed above) are lucky Friday p.m.! Gemini May 21-June 20: Excitement! You could take major steps in a romance or more mature relationship now, or you might face and seize a huge opportunity such as relocation, a public appearance, a business negotiation/contract. But be aware: you might succeed, and the payment is stress. Or it all might blow up (Sunday-Tuesday a.m. or Thursday/Saturday) especially if this situation began in November. But if it blows up: so what? It clears away six years of tension, liberates you – laugh at life! Midweek’s romantic. Saturday begins, small but growing, the workable opportunities, attractions. Optimism arrives!

Apartments & Condos

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1 BR, $835, large incld heat, laundry, np, ns, Lonsdale & Keith, Dec 1, 604-929-5101 leave msg.

1 BACH nr seabus, d/w, storage locker, n/s, n/p, Jan 1st, $775 inc heat/hot/water. 604-984-4592

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North Van Apt. Rentals

City & Mtn. Views. Includes heat & hot water. Pool, Jacuzzi, sauna & tennis courts on site. Security & video monitoring. On major bus route.

1 & 2 BR. 1 & 2 bath, avail now or Dec 1. 1 yr lease, 125 West 19th, no pets, call 778-554-0537

1050 Marine Dr., North Van (by McKay) parking at rear

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1 BR, $575 incl., Lonsdale/ 15th, balcony, quiet, students welcome, w/d, ns, np, Jan 1, 780-6555

Lily’s Relaxation Centre Nice Oriental Massage

Apartments & Condos

Bach, 1 Bdrm & 2 Bdrm, 2 Baths

Furnished suites also avail.

Personals

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Cancer June 21-July 22: Emotionally, a rest period is over. Now you begin two months of intensified, active, communicating, sweet (and sometimes angry, or more likely, competitive) attraction. But don’t lose sight of your main necessity for the next three weeks: work and health. These two – and your dependents, and machinery – face one or two crises or dilemmas this week (Sunday-Tuesday and Thursday/Friday). Be very careful with electricity, computers, driving, tools, especially late week. A project might demand precise, tense attention to complete: give this, and succeed. Romance whispers Thursday/Friday! Leo July 23-Aug. 22: What seemed so romantically alluring in November might meet unexpected events or sexual reactions. Or, speculation and investment quality conflict; or creative urges, projects might trip over the realities that research discovers. Whatever went so brilliantly in November meets the unexpected by Thursday. Leo, whatever happens: 1) be ethical, honest; 2) be alert, realistic. These should show you the right way. Money needs care Sunday/ Monday. Communications, travel, life’s easy Tuesday/ Wednesday. Home, safety, take no chances Thursday! Friday heals. Saturday, love, success begin. Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: I warned you some weeks ago that domestic, property, security and family projects (especially those initiated in November) might hit a shock or snag by this week. It could be a crisis, or simply a snag that needs ironing out. Be patient, diplomatic. Sunday/Monday your energy is high, but everyone seems independent, ready for an argument. Thursday/Friday communications, errands flow swiftly, but an unexpected event could capsize the apple cart. Drive carefully Friday dawn, avoid unsafe tools, avoid computers. Friday p.m., love/ friendship luck! After a hectic week, relax at home Saturday.

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North Van Apt. Rentals

2 BR, 13 & Lonsdale, hardwood, ns, no pets $1050 incl heat, avail Jan. 1, 604-984-9367 2 BR, 2 ba, sm pet ok, bright, w/d, 5 appl, 2 prkg, gas f/p, stor, balc, $1500, avail Now, 604-317-0465 2 BR, 2 bath, 1,000 sf, incl brand new, VISTA, no one below, cbl, i/net $1,990 lease short/long term, pet neg, n/s. 604-417-5348

2 BR, balcony, hardwood flrs, $1100 np, ns, avail now, 225 E 12th 604-986-5437 2 BR bright, hi-spd/cable, hardwood, ns, np, nr seabus, quiet bldg. $1600, 604-708-8998 X308

2 BR bright spacious, 2nd flr, central Lonsdale, balcony. quiet well kept bldg. ns, np, Jan. 1 $1176incl heat/hw, 604-904-7545

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BLUERIDGE APTS (Family complex )

2 & 3 BR Dec. 1, new reno’s, new cabinets, laminate & tiles, newer appls, prkg, storage, incl heat & hw, playground (Mt Seymour Prkwy). 604-924-3628 www.blueridgeapartments.com

Chesterfield/W15, 1br, fp, incld heat hw, cable, 1 yr lease, no pets, $850up, 604-987-9899 DELBROOK GARDENS 2 BR $1540 Wdays 604-990-2971 Weekends 604-985-2876

GREAT LOCATION! 145 West Keith Road.

Bach $925, 1 BR $1115, 2 BR $1500 Avail Now & Dec 1. Ocean view. indoor pool. Concrete bldg. Ht & H/W incls.

Call 604-986-3356

2 BR central Lonsdale, quiet bldg. suit quiet person(s), np, ns, avail Dec 1, $1300, 604-320-9238

HI RISE, Central Lonsdale, 1 BR. newly renod, Jan. 1, Incl heat & hw. no pet, $1100. 604-985-3650

2 br & deck main flr, south view, quiet bldg, avail Jan 1, np, ns, $1175 incl heat & hw. 1 year lease lower Lonsdale 604-987-3650

KENMORE MANOR 140 East 17th St. A bright 1 bdrm Available. Heat & h/w incl. N/S, No Pets. 604-980-4554

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LE CHATEAU, 1110 E 27th, Lynn Valley 1, 2 Br large starting @ $950. np, ns, 604-980-9219

TRILLION REALTY

2Br large, south view $1025, new carpets, gated prkg. quiet, drapes no pets, heat incl. nr seabus, 1 yr lease, 163 W 5th. 604-980-7501

LIONS APTS, 2 BR w/d, d/w, patio, $1600. Dec 1, lease $300 Move-in Allowance 604-986-3866

3 BR, 120 West 19 now. approx 1200sf, hardwood, heat/hw incl, 1 yr lease, np $1800. 604-681-2521 326 WEST 1st St. 1 bdrm $865 & up. Nr seabus, secure prkg, no pets. Avail immed. 604-983-6916 BACH avail Dec 1, $875, 1 BR $1095. avail now, 2 BR $1595 avail Dec 1; all ocean view, renovated, dw, ns, cat ok, lower Lonsdale, 604-988-1939 Beautiful Large Suites 1 BR $925, Dec 1. 2 BR from $1295, now or Dec 1. $300 Movein Allowance 2 BR only. Heat, h/w, prkg. Lease 604-986-3866

Beautiful Views

1 bdrm- $1,025-$1250 Spacious, pool, storage, heat & hw, dw, quiet,

concrete, by shops, Cat Ok

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: The main emphasis lies on communications, paperwork, errands, travel, siblings and casual friends. These areas face one or two challenges this week, especially Sunday/Monday (philosophical or legal differences?) and Thursday/ Friday (romantic, creative conflicts?). In everything (communication, travel, etc.) your intention is all tied up with a partnership urge – but it is this urge that is really causing unexpected events or disagreements. Somehow, it (the urge to join or merge) is fighting the work you need to get done. By Friday p.m., the conflict’s over, and money luck flows! Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: Unexpected events could throw a monkey wrench into your money projects, particularly any projects you began in November, especially Sunday/Monday and Thursday/Friday. Do NOT purchase machinery or high tech items before Friday noon. The problem comes from your desire, hidden or not, to seek pleasure, romance, adventure or to take a gamble. You might face a choice: chase romance, or guard your money, gamble or keep your bank account, etc. Despite events, you’ll be optimistic, happy Sunday/Monday! Rest, contemplate mid-week. Your energy, charisma soar Thursday/Friday – this eve’s lucky! Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: Watch your temper – you’re riding a wave of energy, charisma, hope, loving emotions and creative, gambling pizzazz – but this could make you impatient, too, especially with parents/kids, domestic situations, real estate, security provisions. These have caused you stress and tension for seven years, and you’re at the fed-up stage! So there might be one last explosion, especially Sunday/ Monday or Thursday/Friday. Listen: be safe, but don’t repress your temper. Have a tantrum, then look for common ground. You’ll find it Friday eve, successfully start to implement it Saturday onward.

North Vancouver

604-985-2926

LOWER LONSDALE, 1 BR at Sky, w/d, f/p, avail now $1350 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net LOWER LONSDALE Hi-rise, 1 br, utils incl, new reno, $900, avail Dec 1, N/S, Call 604-924-1581 MARK LOMA APTS 144 E. 19th St. - 1 bdrm $935 Weekdays 604-990-2971 MOUNTAIN VILLAGE APTS. 4 BR 2 bath Dec 1. Move in Allowance. 604-988-3828 www.mountainvillage.ca Parkridge PLace..604-984-7513 1 Br mtn view, $930 incl heat/hw, ns, np. yr lease. 120 E Keith Rd. TUCKTON PLACE 1520 Chesterfield Rd. NV 2 bdrm $1375 No pets. Call 604-

990-2971 or Wkends 778-340-7406

Nov. 28 - Dec. 4 Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: Messages, information (or distribution realities) might interfere with a plan that involved government, an institution, or a “retreat.” Protect yourself from gossip. Take care in writing, speech, driving and with electrical tools. The most “accident prone days are Sunday, Monday and Friday (morning). This is a time of rest, solitude, peace and contemplation – seek an environment that promotes these. That said, your social popularity begins to revive, and you grow more talkative, more interested in wisdom and learning. Complete obligations. Happiness, optimism visit Friday! Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: A conﬂict between your hopes and your “available cash” might reach a climax this week, especially Sunday/Monday and Thursday/ Friday. Well, reality is reality, you gotta work with what you have. Once you accept this, you can start achieving, and your hopes will rise. In general, your popularity is rising, light romance visits, and your money picture does keep getting better! Bosses, VIPs and parents favour you again, into January – take advantage (especially Friday!). Tackle governmentrelated chores now, as a slow-down will commence here soon. Love, Tuesday/Wednesday, Saturday! Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: Relationships need patience, gentleness early week. A temperamental boss, parent or VIP could act now, especially Sunday to Tuesday (argument) and Thursday/Friday (sudden action). Be alert, good-natured, diplomatic – deflect attacks. (A VIP’s motive? Perhaps a suspicion that you are money-hungry. Deeper, it’s a power struggle.) Wisdom, gentle love, and a travel, legal or educational project return, lasting to early January. These are lucky Friday p.m. Friends begin to appear. Still, your main December goal is career, ambition. Secrets, revelations, “major money” Tuesday/Wednesday. timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014

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West Van Apt. Rentals

WOODCROFT: 1 & 2 BR. avail 1 year. lease. ns, np. Utils. incld. COLLIERS - 604-926-2012

WESTWIND APTS, 2025 Bellevue, 1 Br, ocean view, cat OK, senior discount. 604-913-0734

WOODCROFT 1 BR new carpet, paint. incl all utils, prkg, security, gym + pool $950 604-813-7312

WHITEHALL APT’S - 1640 Esquimalt Ave - 1 BR $985M-F

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1 BDRM $1400, great location in heart of Ambleside. n/s, no pets. Available Immed. 604-926-1010 Bonavista Mgt. 1 BR 4th flr, view, $1100 inclds, heat, hww, cable, prkg, np, 1765 Duchess, Dec 1, 604-377-0492

1775 Bellevue Avenue HOLLYBURN PLAZA 2 BR - Avail Dec 1 Starting at $1850. Fully Reno’d, granite countertops, Breathtaking Mnt & ocean view, new appls, d/w, new kitchen & bath rm cabinets, 2 balc, 1.5 baths, HW floors, Walk to shops & restaurants. Steps to Seawall, transit & beaches. Sorry, no pets. 1 yr lse. Call 604-922-4724 to view.

180°2BR VIEW, 3ba, 1500sf ug pkg, fp, wd, or 1br ste 1ba,1200sf, fp, wd. Immed 604-374-4544

195 21st Street BELLEVUE TOWER 1 BR & 2 BR Avail Jan 1

Prestigious building next to seawall. Completely renovated, granite c/tops, new appls, d/w, new kitchen & bath rm cabinets, indoor pool. Stunning ocean, city & mnt view. Steps to community ctr, shops, transit & restaurants. Sorry, no pets. 1 yr lse.

Call 604-922-8815 to view.

Luxury Over The Seawall! Bach Dec 1, pool rec. rm, pet ok 2190 Bellevue Av. 604-926-6287

604-990-2971 wkends 985-2876

www.BaysideTowers.com 2Br $1695 ocean view 1Br $1095 np 604-999-2000..2085 Bellevue

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LOWER LONSDALE, city view, fp, covered prkg, share wd, hydro incl, 2 BR upper $1450, no dogs, Dec 1 or 15, 604-764-2612, 604-649-3123

Furnished Accommodation

2 BR. new reno, Holiday Guest? N Van. utils/cable incl, $1150, short or long term. 604-990-0903

A SHORT STAY Renos, family, execs, long term. 604-987-2691 www.vancouvershortstay.com AVAIL 1 OR 2 BR - FURN Nov 27 - Dec 27. $1600 inclusive grandmanor.net 604-988-6082 COZY STUDIO COTTAGE, West Van. Incls utils, cable, net $350 wk, $950 mth, ns 604-922-3342 HOMAWAY INNS Specializing in furn accom at reas rates. call 604-723-7820 or visit www.homawayinns.com WATERFRONT 1BR, HOT TUB In Deep Cove Until March 31 www.lockehaven.ca $1,595 604-928-8225

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2 BDRM COZY COTTAGE with bsmt, Gleneagles, West Van, f/p, $1990, Immed. 604-925-1728 3 BR, 2 bath, living rm, dinining rm, f/p, + 1 br bath, living rm $2,200 +utils np.Upper Lonsdale 604-986-7542 3 BR rancher, Grand Blvd area, nr schools & bus, large yard, cat ok, $1400. Dec 1. 604-984-0684

WATERFRONT LUXURY The Pink Palace on the Seawall 2 & 3 br, 2 bath spacious Indoor/outdoor pools. Fitness centre & billiard room, small pets allowed, no smoking 2222 Bellevue Ave. To view: 604-926-0627 AMBLESIDE TOWER Studio & 1 BR avail. Excellent views, rents incl. heat & h/w. Tennis courts, indoor pool, saunas, exercise & games rooms on premises. Walk to beach & shops. 1552 Esquimalt 604-922-8443

BAYVIEW APTS

1550 Duchess Ave, W. Van. Studio & 1 Br Move-in Bonus, Fitness rm, out door pool, nr shops, transit & Seawall, 1 yr lease, N/pets. Heat, hw incl’d. Member of Crime Free Multi-Housing Program. 604-922-4322

Park Royal Towers Completely Renovated

1 & 2 Bdrm Suites 1BR (700-770 sq.ft.) 2 BR (1070 sq. ft.)

Spectacular Views, Walk to Shops & Transit Hardwood Floors Pool Rent includes all utilities.

604-922-3246 935 Marine Drive

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6595

Shared Accommodation

6595-45 1490 Mathers Av view 5br, 2 bath new laminate flr., 3000sf, huge living rm, lease ns np $2800, now, Eric 604-723-7368 Prop Mngt 3br+den Caulfeild Vlge 2.5bath, quiet, garage, cul-de-sac, $3500+ np, Lighthouse 604-338-8654 4 BR, 3 Bath BP’s rancher, nr Chartwell, Sentinel, $4000/mth Immed. George 604-785-8200

Duplexes - Rent

2 BR, 1.5 bath, new, Delbrook own back yard, $1600, NS, NP, avail now, 778-838-8426

6522

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5 BR, 2 bath, all reno, new appls & LCD tvs, lease, beautiful fenced garden, central Lonsdale, ns, np, refs, $2975, now, 604-710-3773 7 BR, 4 bath, Brit. Prop. view, hardwood, tea house, large deck, 5000sf. $4500, 778-891-3634

BRIT. PROP. 4200sf. 4/5 br, 3 bath, view, large landscaped prop Jan. 1, $5500, 604-418-9463

CAPILANO RIVER 3 BR, 3 bath, new reno, dbl garage, 2 fp $2750 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net CAULFEILD EXEC 2 br & family & den. 4992 Pinetree Cres. Incl gourmet kitchen, 31/2 baths, dbl garage, fab views. $3000 C21 Prudential. 604-232-3039

DEEP COVE, 3 BR f/p, hardwood, carport, shed, lrg lot, quiet area. ns $2050 604-929-5191

8 BR, 5 ensuite, new exec. upper Lonsdale, 4600sf, 2 fp, double garage, $4000, 604-716-2256 Dempsey Rd & Mtn Hwy N. Van 3 br, 1.5 bath $2300, immed. Dennison Prop 604-982-7064 jdennison@dpmonline.ca

A * Cottage Grand Blvd 3 bd 1 bth (new) reno’d Hwd new appls gas fp Storage down Garage Lane access $2395/ Short or Longer Term OK B’P’s Split entry Office inside entry! 3 bd 3 bth Hi Ceiling Post & Beam Laminates, Bright $2695/ Do U fit in Furry Creek? Large, huge storage 3 car garage 4 bd den Howe Sound View Golf Excellent Value $2995/ Street Appeal! Ambleside! 3 bd 1 bth updates hwd Lots of Storage Detached garage, fenced lot $3295/ Short term Available Lwr Caulfeild. Pilot Hse Road Feb /June Furnished 4 bd 3 bth Dble Garage $3995/ ‘The Country Club’ Low down on Chartwell Dr. Pool, hot tub, City View Hwd, ss appls, gas stove formal dining/living mstr ensuite on main & 4 bd 5 bth recroom den $4495/ Altamont, Pure Pleasure! 8700’, pool, hot tub, sauna 5 bd 8 bth wine, media, gym Available Instantly! $15000/ www.manderrealestate.com Royal LePage Northshore Kristin 604-671-6175 or Diana 604-657-4508 .

EDGEMONT, RANCHER 3 BR, 1 bath, fp, hardwood w/d $2200. 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN ● No Qualification - Low Down ● COQUITLAM - 218 Allard St. 2 bdrm HANDY MAN SPECIAL!!! HOUSE, bsmt/2 sheds..$1,388/M NEW WEST- 1722-6th Av 2 bdrm HOUSE w/1 suite 2 f/p,Long term finance, new roof, RT-1..$1,988/M SURREY- 6297 134 St. Solid 4 bdrm HOUSE w/3 bdrm suite on 1/4 acre lot with views... $1,688/M SOUTH SURREY- 15532 Madrona Dr 3 bdrm, HOUSE, quiet st, huge yard, dbl gar, 2 y.o. roof....$1,388/M CHILLIWACK - 9557 Williams, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, cozy HOUSE on 49x171’ lot, excellent investment property in heart of town..... $888/M Call (604)812-3718 or (604)786-4663

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WEST VAN, Caulfeild: 3 BR, 1.5 baths, hardwood flrs, view, carport, parking, large back yd. Pets okay. Nr Shops/bus $2000/mo + utils. Avail Now 778-688-2594

6545

Housesitting

MATURE, RESPONSIBLE, quiet & very clean lady avail to house sit in West / North Van. Wonderful Ref’s. Call Agata: 604-724-4346

6565

Office/Retail Rent

WEST VAN - RETAIL Marine Dr - sunny side Ambleside stores. 604-836-2494

AUTOMOTIVE

North Vancouver

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

2 BR grd level, Grand Blvd, new reno, own entry, wd, ns, np, $1150+util Immed. 604-805-2459

1 BDRM $475 incl utils, no pet, ns, no parties, North Van, nr LGH avail Dec 1, 604-990-4257

2 BR grnd lvl, bright, recent reno, share w/d, ns, np Grnd Blvd ref’s, $1275 incl Now 604-340-5116

1 BR IN spacious home for n/s female, internet, w/d, $495, bath enste $595 incl. 604-980-2106

2 BR ste, Lynn Valley,bright updated np, ns, max 2. Dec 1. $1350 incl util/cbl 778-338-3230

FURN ROOM, $600 new reno, on bus line, avail now, short or long term. N. Van. 604-990-0903

2BR BSMT Suite in Lynn Valley. Brand new house, radiant heating, new appliances. No pets or smokers $1200/mo + 1/3 util. Pls call (604) 318-1889

6600

Storage

AVAIL NOW! Lower Lonsdale storage space, 600sf, electricity $450, 604-983-9493 LARGE STORAGE Fell Ave 15 x 20 x 15 high. Dry & secure, Negotiable. 604-987-2691 LOWER LONSDALE 225sf, Secure doors, Lights. Storage only. Dec 1. $225 Mark 604-603-7133

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

1 BR, $875 Lynn Valley, nr bus, suits 1 Only, prkg, garden entry, fp, ns, np, Immed. 604-988-3392 1 BR + DEN, Mahon & 6th, recent update, 5 appls, 900 sf + storage, np ns, $900, Jan 1. 604-318-8999 1 BR + DEN, off Marine Dr, N. Van, grd lvl, sep entry, w/d, ns np $975 + util 604-837-0423 1 BR Dp Cove, private, luxury, 6 appl, fp, patio, cable, net, pkg, 600sf, ns, refs $1200 929-4553 1 BR suite, top flr of house, own entry, great view, close to central Lonsdale, bus route, suit 1 ns, np, avail now, $800, 778-834-1801

6605

Townhouses Rent

3 BR 2.5 bath, 5 appl, 2 patios, o/d pool/gym, nr bus, shops, n/p, $1850. 604-998-2259

Don’t Miss THIS! 3 BR t/house in quiet complex, 1.5 baths, fenced patio, pool, playground, near bus & shops, $1620 + utils, Dollarton & Seymour. Dec. 16, 604-929-6024

MOVE IN ALLOWANCE 1915 Cedar Village Cres, 2 BR & 3 BR, 5 appls, 1.5 bath, 1 year lease, NP/NS. Rent starts at $1435. For viewing call 604-986-0511

6605

Townhouses Rent

4 BR 5 appls. $1950. 3 BR fp, 4 appls, $1825. both reno’d, 1.5 baths, storage, patio, ns, np, Dec 1. Rufus Dr, 604-980-6250 Avail Dec. 15 or Jan. 1st. 3 Br $1750, 1314sf. Townhouse Parklike Setting, Outdoor Pool, playground, priv. yard, drapes, heat & prkg, incld. dw, 1 year lease. no pets, 1228 Emery Pl., nr Lynn Valley Mall. 604-987- 4922

Noma 728 W.14th St, 908-7368. 3 level, 3 BR, 2.5 baths, 2 prkg, roof deck, lease, $2250.

6620

Warehouse/ Commercial

NVAN 103-130 Pemberton Ave, 3700sf, W/H with a/c office, lrg O/H door, 200 amp, 3 phase, fenced yd, great exposure, avail soon, 604 929-9493, www.westrockproperty.com

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2 BR 1.5 bath, main flr, off Lons, near Queens, bright, new paint, 4appl, deck $1125 n/p 928-5350 2 br, 2 bath, executive ste, view, $1550 ALSO 1 BR $850 Deep Cove VIEW deck new reno character grd lvl, ns np 604-929-2435 2 BR bsmt ste, Lynn Valley, share w/d, cat ok, Jan 1, $1050 + % utils 778-338-3846 2 BR garden level, Lynn Valley, own w/d, own entry, gas fp, $1200 + % utils, ns np 604-341-8304

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Sports & Imports

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9130

Motorcycles/ Dirt Bikes

2000 BUELL LIGHTNING 1200 by Harley Davidson

9125

Domestic

1994 FORD Tempo, auto, V6, 4 dr, good cond, lady driven, $2000 obo. 604-988-0347

9145

Scrap Car Removal

FREE

Scrap/Car Removal No Wheels No Problem

HOUR 2Service From Call

Family Owned & Operated

(604) 209-2026 #1 FREE Scrap Vehicle Removal Ask about $500 Credit!!! $$ PAID for Some 604.683.2200

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8030

Carpentry

A JOURNEYMAN Carpenter. 30 yrs exp. Small renos. mouldings. Refs. (WCB) Dale 604-984-6997 FRIENDLY, Professional, Crown mouldings, baseboard, casings rough framing. 778-233-0559 TRIM RITE INTERIORS Renos, wood trim install. Over 35 yrs exp. Lloyd 604-788-0947

8055

Cleaning

Capilano

MAID SERVICES

• Eco-Friendly or Traditional • Low Rates, Quality Service • References, Insurance, WCB

778-895-1919

Drainage

15% OFF

GOOD NEIGHBOUR FENCING New or Same Day Repairs. Reasonable Rates 604-987-4522

DRAINAGE & SEWER • Drain Tiles • Wet Basements • Sump & Sewer

604-973-0290 DRAIN TILES & WATER LINES Without Digging a Trench 604-985-4000 DRAINAGE, SEWER & WATER ASPHALT & CONCRETE REM. Call Tobias 604 782-4322

Drywall

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

2002 DODGE Dakota Sport, 4x4, club cab, V8, auto, 149k, great cond, a/crd, $8700 604-925-4271

Sports & Imports

1999 TOYOTA Corolla CE, great value, as is $1500 or certified $2500, auto, 290 K 778-848-5290

Fireplaces

COASTAL STONE MASONRY Fireplaces & retaining walls. 778-887-0020 www.coastal-stonescapes.com

8105

Flooring/ Refinishing

ALL FLOOR COVERINGS Repair & Replace. Material Sales Dwight, 604-980-6048 I’ll show you the inexpensive route www.fccarpets.shawwebspace.ca Century Hardwood Floors ★Hardwood flr refinishing ★Repairs ★ Staining ★ Free Estimate. Contact 604-376-7224

Gutters

1999 JAGUAR Xjr 4.0L s/c, local 59k 1 owner, records, a/cared 18' pirelli, $12,500. 778-867-3731

Vans

$18/HR. Quality House cleaning. 604-983-3477 www.qualityhc.com

Handyperson

HANDY GIRL SERVICES

• Home Cleaning & Organizing • Gardening, Yard Clean-up • Small Paint Jobs ~ Seniors Welcome ~ CALL KYSA

604-329-9495 Renovate & Repair

Carpentry, Flooring, Drywall Painting, Exterios & more!

Specializing in Small Jobs

Quality Work, Professional Service

778.233.0559

Complete Home Maint./Repairs Certiﬁed Trained Pros. For that small job. Rates you can afford. RJR Small Projects Division Part of RJR group

604-202-6118 A-1 JOB by Arms and Minds Renos Carpentry cabinet, drs, lam-

GEMINI CLEANING for 1 time & regular cleaning service. Insured. Free est. Refs. 604-988-4634 MAELAN CLEANING licensed/ reliable/ins X-mas specials ! Exc rates! Gift Cert. 604-210-0895 MAJESTIC CLEANERS Experienced & Honest 604-564-8484 QUALITY CLEANING. Exc refs. Res/com. Move in/out. Carpets + pressure wash’g. 778-895-3522 EXP’D CLEANER uses non-toxic products. References available. Call Yolanda, 778-228-8228

Computer Services

COMPUTER REPAIR

~ Free Estimates ~

• Virus Removal • Onsite Service • New & Refurbished

Computers for Sale Laptop and Desktop Repair Specialist

8060

Concrete

CONCRETE & ASPHALT

• Removal & Replace • Free Disposal • Free Estimates • Quality Guaranteed • Fully Insured • Commercial / Residential

LMD Ltd. 604-540-6567

ASPHALT & CONCRETE REMOVAL /JACK HAMMERING Call Tobias 604 782-4322

8071

Drafting/Design & Decorating

HEATHER FOWLER INTERIORS For a Free Consultation

Call 778.549.8664

www.hfinteriors.com

8073

Drainage

ALL DRAINAGE All Cement Fully Exp. 100% satisfaction. North Shore Resident 604-354-9178

8160

Lawn & Garden

A.A. BEST PRO

GARDEN SERVICES LTD. Lawn Maintenance, General Clean-Up, Power Raking, Moss Control, Aerating. Trim, Top, Prune. All types of lawn & garden applications. Free Est.

Call Sukh:

604-726-9152 604-984-1988 Call Jungle George

Local North Shore TOTAL YARD MAINT ★ FALL CLEANUPS ★ ■ HEDGES & TREES ■ PRUNING ■ Dumping & Yrd Clean

George’s cell 604-317-3552

Res: 604-987-3959

A.All Area Gardening Service A PLUS TAPING & DRYWALL High quality, reasonable rates. Free estimates. 604-715-0400 ACE DRYWALL. Avail immed. Board, tape, spraytex, repairs. 16 yr exp. No job too small. Mike 604-808-2432, 604-985-4321 ACME DRYWALL. Board, tape, mud. N. Shore 20 yr, avail immed Spraytext removal a specialty. Kent 604-984-7171 AFFORDABLE, Reliable, Quality Guaranteed. Boarding, Taping, Spraytex. Dave 604-984-7476 VINCE’S MAGIC Drywalling & textured ceiling repairs. Bonded 604-307-2295 / 778-340-5208

8080

Electrical

Automated Home Lighting Control

Leviton Vizia RF+ certified installers. Small jobs to rewires, repairs, new houses. Lic #23726. Insured/bonded.

Call: 604-788-3864 Web: o-hservices.ca

Call Chris • 604.613.8738

2009 HONDA Odyssey (touring model), black, 16,000 kms, mint cond, sparingly used, incls winter tires $38,500. 604-913-1933

8130

inate, tiles, drywall, paint 761-7745

8058

9173

8100

10 TON cube truck with dedicated run. Want to be your own boss? Call Bob, daytime: 604-329-1249 or evenings: 604-574-4936.

9160

Professional quality workmanship Fences, decks, arbors, stairs... www.friendlycarpenter.com

8125

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC 9155

Fencing/Gates

LONSDALE

CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES 2H

8090

FRIENDLY FENCE 778-386-3201.

8075

SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

Custom Home Design Specialist 25 yrs exp N. Shore. Free consultation Low rates 604-779-5084

All black. Perfect running condition. Only 10,500 original km. One of the last motors built by John Andres of JARZ Performance. Super fast and super fun! $6000 obo. Call 604.316.4342.

8073

#1167 LIC Bonded. BBB, lrg & sm jobs, expert trouble shooter, WCB, low rates, 24/7. 617-1774. A LICENSED electrician #19807 semi-retired, small jobs only. 604-689-1747 pgr 604-686-2319 ALL YOUR electrical & reno needs. Lic’d electrician #37940. Bonded & insured 604-842-5276

Full Seamless Gutter Installation/Repairs Sofﬁts All jobs Guaranteed. Fully insured/WCB covered Will beat any competitors price

604-439-9417 A Guaranteed Lowest Price • Gutter cleaning/repairs • Window cleaning • Power washing • WCB insured • Free Estimates

West Coast

Home Services.ca

604-984-4147

ROUZ ELECTRIC #89724 Great rates, fast service, free est. Satisfaction guar. 604-765-3329 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 service call. Insured. Lic # 89402. Fast same day service guaranteed. We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

8087

Excavating

# 1 BACKHOE, EXCAVATOR & BOBCAT

one mini, drainage, landscaping, stump / rock / cement / oil tank removal. Water / sewer line, 24 hours Call 341-4446 or 254-6865 604.649.1213 CEL 604.984.2313 Res/comm, Excavating, Bobcat, Trucking, Water Lines, Sewer Lines, Drainage, Landscaping. Hrly/Contract. Free Estimates. MINI-EXCAVATOR: Lot grading and levelling, concrete removal and demolition. 604-306-8599

Binder:

**$55 POWERWASHING, windows, gutters, roof leaks and Christmas lights. Best rates. Free est. Doug 604-985-4604 ABBA RENOVATION carpentry, plumbing, wiring, painting, tiling. Work guar, Refs. (604)986-4026/805-8463 ABLE RENOVATIONS All home repairs & renos, large & small, North Shore only 604 319-2677 AGRIOS HOME IMPROVEMENT Renovations, carpentry, painting & home repairs. Ikea kitchen installs. Michael 604.619.1126

ALL HOME REPAIRS semiretired master carpenter. Kitchen, stairs, sundecks, etc. All work guar. Karl 604-985-5144 HANDY PERSON avail for snow removal & all your house projects. Call Ibrahim 604-619-6968

★ GUTTER Cleaning ★ Roof Repair ★ Fall Clean up North Shore based Dean’s Home Service cell 604-313-3546

QUALITY PLUS, Kitchen, bath, sm / large renos, carpentry, tiles, electrical. Victor.. 604-889-2508

TAKE THE GREEN CHALLENGE All biodegradable products!

CHEAP LOADS Fast Reliable Service 604-922-5101

Save money & prevent costly repairs! Gutters from $99 Windows from $88 Pressure wash from $88

Call 604.992.5316

DNE ELECTRIC All Electrical Needs Lic #89267, Panel Upgrading. Reasonable & Free Estimate. 604-999-2332 LONSDALE ELECTRIC lic#1756 Panel changes & renos 604-988-7232, 604-842-0687

Lawn Treatment • Maint. • Power Raking Pruning • Trimming • General Clean-Up Topping Trees • Free Estimates

8135 8150

Hauling

Kitchens/Baths

Counter Tops, Custom Cabinets & Refacing NO HST til end of Dec • In business 50 years

Installed • Cleaned • Repaired

604-876-4604 NORTH SHORE GUTTERS ★ Sales & installation of 5’’ continuous gutter ★ Minor repairs ★ Cleaning

604-988-5294

established 1963

ALLIANCE GUTTER cleaning, windows by hand/power washing 15 yrs exp. Call Steven

604-723-2526

8130

Handyperson

COVE RENO’S/REPAIRS ❍ flooring ❍ tile ❍ drywall ❍ painting ❍ finishing Guaranteed Work 604-454-7978 www.cove-renos.com

604-879-9191 Superior Cove Tops & Cabinets #3 - 8652 Joffre Ave, Burnaby BATHROOMS PLUS. Kitchen & Bath renos. Visit our Showroom at: #103-828 Harbourside Dr, North Van 604-983-8766

8155

Landscaping

GREATER VANCOUVER PAVING STONE GUYS Specialize in paving stone installation & retaining walls. 20 years exp. Fully insured. Certiﬁed ICPI installer. Andrew 778-991-6535 or Kurt 778-233-5262

BLUE WATER LANDSCAPING Gardening, stone work, excav., drainage, hardscape, design, lot clearing, odd jobs. 778-686-0575 CONSTRUCTIVE landscaping.com decking, stone masonry, paving stones, bricks & blocks 604-250-7824... 980-8224 HEDGE REMOVAL, stump grinding, excavator, concrete removal, etc Steve 604-724-3670

604-926-1526 604-726-9153

Garden Services

Certiﬁed Horticulturists Design • Planting • Maintenance Fall Clean-ups. Call Scott. www.KatsuraLandscaping.ca

604-518-5661

Serafina Garden Services

★ Full maintenance & design ★ Seasonal cleanups ★ Organic garden practises. ★ Professional & exp. ★ Reasonable rates, No hst. 604-984-4433 contact Cari

STEMS & S E E

FALL CLEAN-UPS

Leaf Blowing, Hedge Trimming, Snow Clearing, Res/Comm. 25 yrs exp on North Shore. Fully Insured. WCB covered, Senior’s discount.

Call Chris @ 604-925-0464 A. A. Allwest Garden Service Lawn maint, general cleanup, power raking, moss control, etc. CALL SUKH free est. 604-716-8479 or 604-984-1988 A. A. Allwest Garden Service Lawn maint, general cleanup, power raking, moss control, etc. CALL SUKH free est. 604-716-8479 or 604-984-1988

FALL GARDEN CLEANUP & TRIMMING. 604-603-2235 GREAT LOOKING Landscapes Full service landscape & garden maint. Call Dave: 604-764-7220 JAPANESE GARDENER Landscape & maintenance, clean-ups, trimming. Reas, free est, 25 yrs exp 604-986-8126 T. TRAN -604-723-2468, Tree Pruning, hedging, weeding, leaf cleanup, gutters, etc. Reliable.

8175

Masonry

T-A STONEWALL. Rockwalls, paving stones, Allan block walls, etc. 987-8155 / 250-4117

8180

Home Services

SEASONAL EXTERIOR HOME MAINTENANCE

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604-630-3300

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HOME SERVICES 8185

Moving & Storage

8195

Painting/ Wallpaper

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

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WE CAN HANDLE ANY SIZE JOB We take pride of work • Int/Ext Painting

Call Alain at 604-618-3312

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Interior / Exterior • Small / Big Jobs Comm./Res. • Fully Insured AURA Stone Countertops Crown molding installation. Faux ﬁnish, staining & custom painting. $150 Off (certain restrictions apply)

■ 604.980.8384

John 778-881-6737

AFFORDABLE MOVING 1 to 3 Men

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45 We accept Visa, Mastercard & Interac Licenced & Insured Local & Long Distance

FREE ESTIMATES Seniors Discount

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JB’s PAINTING • 99/room – Int/Exterior $

•Professional, Reliable • Licensed & Insured • North Shore co. est. 2001

604-773-4549 MARK GRIFFITHS Painting Co. Affordable Quality. Locally Owned & Operated. References • Insured

FLYING SCOTSMAN

604-925-4330

604-377-2503

PRIMO PAINTING

MOVING Formerly known as Popeyes Moving www.popeyesmovingbc.com NORTH VAN MOVER 2 men $75 3 men $116. Local & long distance. 778-340-6678 WWW.POINTMOVING.COM On time, careful, free estimate & firm price. John 778-233-7329

8193

Oil Tank Removal

STORMWORKS

● Oil Tank Removal ● Recommended ● Insured ● Reasonable Rates

Interior & Exterior

Christmas Special

15% OFF

Free Est. - 15 Years Exp. Insured /WCB

604-723-8434 A CLEAN PAINT JOB. Quality 1 room from $127. Int-ext, WCB 22 yrs exp. Cell: 604-727-2700 A LADY PAINTER, professional & color consult, 20 yrs on North Shore. exc refs. 604-961-3451 AFFORDABLE QUALITY PAINTING. Tidy, honest. 19 yrs North Shore. John 604-980-5454

604-724-3670

ALL-WAYS PAINTING Modern Interiors to Traditional 604-985-0402

Advantage Waste Spec. Inc. u/g storage tank locates & removal. Free est. Neil 604-825-8824

BEST PAINTING, Int/Ext, Repaint Specialist, Repair Drywall, Free Estimates. 604-724-9953

AMBLESIDE CONSULTING Liisa Wilkinson, P.Eng. Tank assessments, soil remediation. Free est. 604-813-2488

Best Value Painters Ltd. Discounts on all interior painting & power washing. Fully insured. call Chris 778-321-8900

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TRIM RITE INTERIORS WEST VANCOUVER, BC Supply & installation of Crown mouldings - Baseboards - Window casings Doors - Stairs - Mantels - Wood Floors - Etc. Over 35 years exp - Workmanship guaranteed

Lloyd Schofield

8195

Painting/ Wallpaper

604-788-0947

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

WAT E R I N G R E S S / MOULD

- Home Inspection - Repair Estimates - Full-scale Remediation 6 0 4 2 9 4 6 7 0 0 www.pomeroyconstruction.com

FORTIF CONSTRUCTION INC Custom Renovations North Shore Company BBB, Reno Mark.ca. GVHBA.org Stefan@604-202-1264 free estimates www.fortif.ca

Three time Georgie Award Finalist National Sam Award Finalist Georgie Award for Best Renovation “Why Trust Your Renovation To Anyone Else”

604-728-3009

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Renovations & Home Improvement

Excellent Pro Painting Service 20 yrs exp, refs, warranty. Reas, res/comm Richard 604-618-0205 Interior painting, wallpaper Quality service, with a smile! Call Arlene...604-910-3270 PAINTER’S PAINT Serving the North Shore 22 yrs We handle any size job & take pride of work Int/Ext painting. Call Alain @ 604-618-3312 THOMAS MASTER MATCH PAINTING. Int & Ext. Good Prices, 18 yrs exp. 604-724-8648

8205

Paving/Seal Coating

Renovations

from concept to occupancy

Winner of Gold & Silver Georgie Awards

– Renovator Member of the Year

Winner of the National SAM Award

– Best Renovated Kitchen in Canada

ALLEN Asphalt, concrete, brick, drains, foundations, walls, membranes 604-618-2304/ 820-2187

8220

Plumbing

North Shore Co.

GLOBAL

PLUMBING LTD Heating & Gas Fitting Licensed Plumber

604-987-7473 604-721-6075

10% Off with this Ad! Aman’s Plumbing Service, Lic. Gas Fitter, Reas. Rates. 778-895-2005 ★ 3 Licensed Plumbers ★ 66 years of exp. 604-830-6617 www.oceansidemechanical.com

small ❏ You need another bedroom ❏ The carport could be a two-car garage ❏ One bathroom just isn’t enough anymore

We Fix The “EXCEPTS…” Since 1978

604-987-5438

www.rjrrenovator.com

604-729-6695

PLUMBERS

Water Lines (without Digging) Sewer Lines (without Diggging) Install. Draintiles. 604-985-4000 LARTER PLUMBING Heating & Gas. Richard Larter 604-984-7814 LOCAL PLUMBER - Licensed, insured,GASFITTING, renos, Repairs. VISA 604-929-6956

PTV HOME RENOVATIONS Bath & Kitchen 15% OFF

All Tiling Supplies

RENOVATING? Up to 30% OFF ENTIRE STORE BATHROOMS PLUS

A+

Call AFFORDABLE QUALITY ROOFING LTD. 604-984-9004

604-588-0833

SALES@ PATTARGROUP.COM

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ROOFING REPAIRS 604-988-0279 All types, Guaranteed. 34 yrs exp. Call John (cell 604-375-0979)

We Repair Leaky Homes & Condos • Int/Ext Water damage repair • Sundeck repair/replacement • 35yrs Exp. / North Shore Co.

H 604-986-3986 C 604-537-9452

BEARING WALLS removed, floors leveled, cathedral ceilings, garage leveled, door and window openings. 604-787-7484 CONTRACTOR FOR HIRE All your construction needs. Insured. Residential & Commercial. 22 years on the North Shore. 604-984-7551 cell 604-618-9599 FINISHING CARPENTRY, hardwood flrs, mouldings, doors, windows, f/p, all renos 604-613-4080 GEN. CONTRACTOR, 28 yrs exp. from crown moldings to base boards - repairs/remodelling. No job too small, Ian 604-985-4918 JKB CONSTRUCTION LTD. COMPLETE RENOVATIONS

604-728-3009 jkbconstruction.com

Quality Finishing & Renos. Doors, trim, small renos, baths, kitchens. John 604-980-5454

8250

Roofing

Don’t Miss Miss This Don’t This One! One! (if booked before Feb. 15/10)

20 YEARS IN BUSINESS

604-929-7133 • Flat Rooﬁng • Flat Rooﬁng • Cedar Shakes • Cedar Shingles Shakes • Asphalt • Asphalt Shingles • Roof Maintenance • Roof Maintenance

604-929-7133 604-973-0290

Visit our Showroom at: 103 - 828 Harbourside Dr, North Van, 604-983-8766

CROWN ROOFING & Drainage Residental Div. Roofing installations & repairs. 604-327-3086

SAVE ON PLUMBING! Licenced Plumber/Gas fitter, $65/HR. Same day service. 604-987-7473 Samy

ABBA RENOVATION carpentry, plumbing, wiring, painting, tiling. Work guar, Refs. (604)986-4026/805-8463

CURTIS JOHN ROOFING (since 1978) Roof tune-up from $149. 24 hr repair. 604-985-1913

Vema Plumbing & Heating , Gas fitting, hot water tanks, Reliable, 24 hrs. Free Est. 604-779-2305

BAMFORD CONSTRUCTION Ltd. Quality Renos & Repairs. 604-986-2871 www.bamford.ca

LONSDALE ROOFING Flat Roof, Cedar, Asphalt 15% OFF! (604) 973-0290

PLUMBING BY BILL Installation, repairs Honest & reliable 604-980-0993

FALL SPECIAL SAVE THE HST Have Your Roof Done Between Now & Nov. 30

STRAIGHT EDGE VENTURES LTD.

15% OFF 15% OFF

604-781-7785

604-591-3500

10% off ALIN Maintenance •Roof •Chimney •Skylight Repairs •All Leak Problems! 604-319-2229

We do it right the ﬁrst time guaranteed Carpenters rate $30/hr.

K.WALKER CONSTRUCTION

20 year Labour Warranty available

778-235-1772 Est 1995

(selected wholesaler —cash sales)

LONSDALE ROOFING

Specializing in renovations, new home construction and building maintenance.

SAVE 5% Off the Total Cost of Rerooﬁng

Snow Removal

SNOW REMOVAL Residential & condos Call

Bloomingfields 24 hrs

Re-Rooﬁng & Repairs Specialists

Christmas Special

BCIT CARPENTRY GRADUATES

DELBROOK

PLUMBING & DRAINAGE

8295

#1 All Season Rooﬁng

All types of Rooﬁng Over 35 Years in Business Call now & we pay ½ the HST

2 OLD GUYS 2 YOUNG TO RETIRE WE DO IT ALL!

❏ The kitchen’s too

Roofing

604-802-5272

8309

Tiling

ETNA CERAMIC Tile & Remodelling. Kitchen & Bath Specialists. 30 years exp., Call 778-829-3368. EXP TRADESMAN, tiles, granite, stone, brick & glass blocks. Reas. Zak 604-982-0234 778-773-3537

8310

Top Soil

Compost-Based

SOILS & BARK MULCHES Garden Blend – Turf Blend – Lawn Top Dressing. Variety of Mulches. Picked up or delivered Mon.-Fri. 8-5; Sat./Sun. 8-6

Fraser Richmond Soil & Fibre Ltd. 20 Riverside Dr., North Van

Beside Transfer Stn. 604-924-0261

John Pratt: 604-763-6423

When your house is great except…

8250

#1 Rooﬁng Company in BC

Elizabeth Trueblood Painting Quality Work. refs. No job too small. 778-828-4743

#1 BARGAIN rate on plumbing & drainage. No job too small.Ken 604-987-2890 cell 604-328-7439

Call 604-630-3300 to place your ad.

8240

WESTCOAST ROOFING SYSTEMS

604-987-7325

8255

Rubbish Removal

DALTON TRUCKING LTD. BINS & DISPOSAL

Dirt Fill, Concrete, Asphalt Brush, Demo, Const. Waste

SINGLE AXLE DELIVERIES Top Soil, Sand, Gravel, Dumpsites and more.

604-986-6944

ACKER’S Rubbish Removal pick-up & deliveries. Quick. 7 day Fast / reliable. Spencer 924-1511 ALL JUNK - remove for res. & Comm. Free est. 7days/wk. $15off. w/ad. 604-537-8523 BELL MINI BINS 604-922-5101 Small or large household jobs & Mini bin service. 7 days a week Fast ★ inexpensive ★ reliable. DISPOSAL BINS All prices at disposalking.com or call 604-306-8599

8295

Snow Removal

SNOW REMOVAL AND SALTING Residential/Commercial Book ahead! Call Today!

604-779-6978 alljobs@telus.net

COASTAL SNOWPLOW Residential/Comm Call now for advance bookings

778-887-0020

K & E’S 24 HOUR SNOW PLOWING & SALTING Commercial & Residential Fully Insured trucke2k@hotmail.com

604-937-6633 604-349-5533

GENTLEMEN SNOW REMOVAL Driveways & walkways Micah 604-230-0429

Dalton Trucking Ltd. Top soil, Garden soil, Aggregates, Deliveries Trucking Dumpsites. Bins Services etc. 604-986-6944

8315

Tree Services

$ BEST RATES $

Dangerous tree removal, pruning, topping, hedge trimming & stump grinding. Fully insured & WCB

Jerry 604-618-8585 Andrew 604-618-8585

A-1 TRI CRAFT TREE SERVICES (EST. 1986) ★ ★ ★ ★

TREEWORKS

15 Years Experience Tree & Stump Removal Prunning & Trimming View Work

www.treeworksonline.ca Call 604 291-7778 or 604 787-5915

A. A. BESTPRO Tree Service LTD. Tree top trim, Hedge Trimming, Pruning, Tree Removal, Stump Grinding etc. CALL SUKH free est. 604-726-9152 or 604-984-1988 ★AAA★ TREE SERVICE. Tree & stump removal, pruning/trimming. Ins & cert. arborist 604-987-8500 A.ALL AREA TREE SERVICE Topping, pruning & stump grinding. 604-926-1526 & 604-726-9153 ABERDEEN TREE SERVICES Give our prices a look !! Call 604-986-3206 NORTH SHORE TREE & Hedge Certified arborist. Fully Insured Call Daryl 604-988-4479

ROBIN’S 604-986-4091 Expert Tree Care - Cert. Arborist. 25 yrs exp. Fully Ins.

8335

Window Cleaning

NORTH SHORE HOME SERVICES LTD

•Window Cleaning • Power Washing • Gutter Cleaning

604-988-5294

Serving the North Shore since 1963

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