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RCMP seek hitand-run driver James Weldon

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POLICE are looking for a black Cadillac Escalade after its driver reportedly ran down a 14-yearold girl in a marked crosswalk and then fled.

The victim was crossing the on-ramp that connects Capilano Road to the eastbound lanes of Highway 1 at about 8:45 p.m.

Dec. 2 when the truck struck her, sending her flying three metres, according to investigators.

The driver stopped briefly and then continued on to the highway without checking to see if the teen was all right.

Miraculously,shewasn’tseriously hurt. The girl could see the driver, and didn’t get a chance to record the licence plate, but she glimpsed a passenger in the vehicle, a boy in his teens.

North Vancouver RCMP have been investigating the incident, but have so far been unable to identify any suspects.

On Tuesday, they turned to the public for help, issuing a See Police page 3

NEWS photo Mike Wakefield

Fill ’er up TERRY Dewispelaere, Thrifty Foods’ North Vancouver manager, checks out what will be his home for 24 hours while his Marine Drive store collects food and donations for the Salvation Army during Winterfest. Co-hosted with Bed, Bath and Beyond, Golftown and Artis Dental Centre, Winterfest begins Thursday at 7 p.m. when Dewispelaere climbs into his giant shopping cart. Festivities continue Friday between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. with kids choirs, gingerbread house-making, face painting and refreshments provided by the Salvation Army

Squamish band sues its mobile park Jane Seyd

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THE Squamish Indian Band has filed a lawsuit against six Squamish band members who operate the Capilano Mobile Park adjacent to the Lions Gate Bridge, saying the business owners — including one woman who is also a Squamish band councillor — are refusing to pay royalties to the band, which owns the land.

The chief and council of the Squamish Nation filed the lawsuit in B.C. Supreme Court Dec. 2, against the business and six members

Six members of Baker family named in rental royalties suit

of the Baker family who own it, including band councillor Pamela Baker.

According to the lawsuit, the land belongs communally to the Squamish band and has never been handed out to any member of the nation. Prior to Oct. 14, 2008, the trailer park operated under an agreement where the business owners paid council a percentage of their net revenues.

When the agreement ran out, council offered a new deal to the

trailer park owners, according to the lawsuit. Terms of that weren’t disclosed in the writ.

But the trailer park owners refused to sign.

At first, while they considered the deal, the owners continued to pay the band a percentage of revenue.

But in May last year, according to the statement of claim filed in court, they stopped making payments and refused to discuss the issue further.

In the lawsuit, the band council is seeking an injunction against the trailer park and asking the court to force the owners to hand over any profits made since May. See Court page 5

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Drinking driver ticket statistics Jane Seyd

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BETWEEN Sept. 20 — when B.C.’s new administrative penalties for drunk driving came into effect — and the first week of December, police on the North Shore handed out 110 tickets to people driving under the influence of alcohol.

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NORTH Shore Rescue team member Jeff Yarnold displays some of the equipment stowed at the volunteer organization’s new search and rescue station at Cypress Bowl to Cypress Mountain general manager Bobby Swain and NSR patrons Rosemary and Ian Mottershead. The facility, designed to improve response time, was largely made possible by a donation from the Mottersheads’ charitable foundation.

Police in North Vancouver handed out a total of 61 administrative tickets, while West Vancouver police gave out 49.

Almost half of those tickets — 52 of them — were handed to drivers who blew a “fail” on the police roadside screening device. Those drivers were handed a 90-day immediate driving ban, had their cars impounded for 30 days and faced fines and fees totalling several thousand dollars.

Six drivers faced the same consequences for refusing to blow in to the screening device.

Another 50 drivers were hauled off the road for at least three days and had their vehicles impounded for See Penalties page 5

Con man scams 86-year-old

WV woman gives $800 to man pretending to be her nephew James Weldon

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WEST Vancouver police are looking for a man they say scammed an 86-year-old woman out of $800 by pretending to be her nephew.

The man approached the victim at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 6 in the 1300-block of Clyde Avenue and allegedly claimed he was a relative. After convincing the woman he needed money for truck repairs, he escorted her to a nearby bank, and waited outside while she withdrew the cash, according to police. He then reportedly pocketed the money and vanished.

The suspect is described as a Caucasian man in his mid-40s, five feet eight inches tall with a thin build, short, combed-back hair and a generally neat appearance.

Investigators believe the incident may be connected to several similar alleged scams that were reported recently in Vancouver. The WVPD is working with the Vancouver police in an effort to track down the suspect. Their investigation has so far turned up one witness in Ambleside.

They plan to continue until all leads are exhausted, said Cpl. Jag Johal, a spokesman for the force.

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WV police say this man is a person of interest in a similar scam.

“It’s probably the lowest thing anyone can do,” he said. “The word ‘disgusting’ doesn’t even come close to how we feel when it comes to this guy (allegedly) victimizing the most vulnerable people in our society. It’s just sickening.”

Shortly after reporting the incident to media, West Vancouver investigators issued a second release looking for tips on the whereabouts of a man called Richard Earl Rupert, who is wanted on more than 10 warrants across Canada for theft, robbery, break-and-enter, fraud and other charges.

Rupert, 54, is accused of running a scam very similar to the one allegedly perpetrated in West Vancouver on Dec.

6. Between January 2008 and November 2009, he reportedly approached 20 victims ranging in age from 78 to 95, in each case presenting himself as a relative — often a nephew — in need of money for travel, car repairs or rent.

Johal stopped short of naming Rupert as a suspect in the most recent incident, however.

“The method of operation . . . is quite similar to what we had happen here,” he said. “I’m not going to rule him out, but I’m also not going to say we have a direct correlation.”

The WVPD did, however, name Rupert as a person of interest in an April 2008 incident in which a stranger reportedly approached a 90-year-old West Vancouver man on Marine Drive, told him he was a family member in need of money, and convinced him to withdraw and hand over a large sum of cash.

Rupert is Caucasian, roughly five feet six inches tall, with short, dirty-blond or grey hair and a receding hairline.

He has a reddish complexion, hazel eyes, prominent cheekbones and is usually clean shaven. Polite and well-spoken, Rupert often visits bingo halls, bed and breakfasts, motels and hostels. He is known to use a variety of aliases, usually with the first name Richard.

Rupert was featured on America’s Most Wanted Nov. 20. Clips from that episode can be viewed on the show’s website by entering “Richard Rupert” in the site’s search field.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the WVPD at 604-925-7300.

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NORTH Vancouver RCMP seek the driver of a black Cadillac Escalade involved in a hit-and-run incident.

Police make family appeal From page 1 release to media calling on witnesses to come forward — particularly someone who might have written down a licence plate.

“Barring that, anyone who . . . knows of someone who was involved in a collision like this around that time. . . . perhaps a wife or a sibling,” said Cpl. Peter DeVries, a spokesman for the North Vancouver detachment. “As unlikely as it might be for a family member to report such a thing, there is always the off-chance that somebody is motivated by their conscience to report it.”

Hit-and-runs are relatively uncommon in North Vancouver, said DeVries. To his recollection, this is the first time someone has been struck at that crossing. The visibility is good there, he said, although at night and in inclement weather it’s possible the driver didn’t see the victim.

Since there was no serious injury involved, the case is not considered criminal at the moment, but rather an investigation under the provincial Motor Vehicle Act, said DeVries.

It’s nonetheless reprehensible, he added. “You hurt someone — even if you’re at fault — you’ve got to stop and help. It’s just unacceptable. It’s completely, completely selfish.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact the North Vancouver RCMP at 604-985-1311. Callers should cite file 2010-33520.

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WEST Vancouver police hand out information on drinking and driving penalties during an ICBC-sponsored CounterAttack roadcheck under the Highway 1 overpass on 15th Street Friday afternoon.

Penalties quicker to process From page 3

blowing in the “warn” range on the roadside screening device.

Two people who blew a warn and were handed a suspension in North Vancouver got away without having their vehicles impounded.

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the first police CounterAttack since B.C. changed the rules, allowing police to hand out tougher administrative penalties at the roadside.

Sgt. Darrin Ramey of the North Vancouver RCMP’s traffic section points out the laws aren’t new — police have had the power to issue

suspensions for those who blow more than .05 for 35 years. In the past, however, those drivers would only have faced a 24-hour driving ban.

Ramey acknowledges many drivers who blow more than .08 and might have faced criminal charges previously will likely get away with an

Court asked to rule on ‘allotment’ of land

From page 1

The band is also seeking a declaration that the lands are “unallotted” reserve lands.

According to the Indian Act, no individual member of a band may hold land on a reserve unless the land has been specifically allotted to them by the band council and approved by the federal government.

The trailer park sits on valuable land, next to

the Capilano River and near to where the band is planning to develop high-end residential towers in future.

So far, no statement of defence has been filed.

A receptionist who answered the phone at the trailer park said she had been instructed by the owners to say they had no comment on the lawsuit.

Calls to the Squamish band were not returned by press time.

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That’s a function of the way the justice system operates, he said — and one of the reasons the province brought in the new penalties.

To process one criminal charge for drunk driving, officers usually faced about 10 hours of paperwork, followed by multiple days of court time.

In contrast, handing out an administrative penalty takes about 20 minutes, said Ramey, and, “You’ve taken them off the road.”

Previously, many drivers who blew more than .08 were just being handed 24-hour suspensions, he added. “A lot of people were getting away with being impaired drivers but not being charged,” he said.

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Makes no cents H

ERE’S a fun fact: In Canada, you’re legally not required to accept more than 25 pennies at once as legal tender.

What’s even more absurd than currency so annoying that we’re protected from it by law is how much it costs. The Royal Canadian Mint currently spends about 1½ cents to manufacture each penny, and with a staggering 816 million new pennies minted every year, the amount of wealth wasted on something absolutely nobody uses is mindboggling. Add to that the time and effort spent counting and rolling and trucking and storing them.

Mercifully, this silliness may be coming to an end. On Tuesday, the Senate finance committee recommended that the federal

government do away with the single cent. Start flipping the couch cushions now.

There is plenty of precedent for this move. The Australians ditched their penny, and the New Zealanders tossed out their nickels for good measure.

In Europe, the Dutch and the Finns don’t bother to use the smallest denomination euro coins. People will be suspicious of camouflaged price hikes, but rounding to the nearest five cents is fair and it does work.

A decade into the 21st century, conducting business with bits of metal stamped with our monarch’s image seems a trifle obsolete. Cash transactions won’t be abolished any time soon, nor should they be. But we can, and should, bring down the cost of cash.

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Let’s hear more from Sterk Property tax rising three times faster than the cost of living

Dear Editor: I’vereadthattheGreenParty of B.C. is socially progressive, fiscally responsible and environmentally conscious. I’ve also read that the Green Party of B.C. is the only political party that is governed by a written set of principles: sustainability; social justice; grassroots democracy; non-violence; community-based economy; gender equality; diversity; decentralization; personal and global responsibility; and, ecological wisdom.

These 10 “Green principles” that come from the Global Green Charter describe what many of my friends are asking for in a political party today.

Subscribing to these principles as the fundamental premise that guides their work and actions gives me great respect for the Greens.

Now, for my question: I want to know, with media in all forms talking about the need for “another party” because of the uproar and nonsense

displayed by the Liberals and NDP, why is no reference being made to the Green Party? From what I saw of her performance in the 2009 elections, the Green Party has a capable and charismatic leader: Jane Sterk.

I’m sure that she is willing, able and prepared to present views with which thousands of British Columbians might agree. This was proven in the 2009 election, when nearly 10 per cent of British Columbians voted for Green Party candidates.

I’m not asking your newspaper to support the

Green Party; I’m not sure that I will vote for the Green Party of B.C. candidate in our riding in the next election; but I think it appropriate and necessary, at this crucial time, to ask Leader Jane Sterk some tough questions. We may be glad we did!

Personally, I’d like to hear her answers, hear more about her party, hear why the Greens might be the “third party” that could step up to the plate right now.

Gordi Moore West Vancouver

Dear Editor: North Shore mayors feel that the Canadian Federation of Independent Business report on municipal spending puts their governments “in the worst possible light” (North Shore News, Dec. 5). Let me add another voice to the federation’s report, one that is not particularly flattering to the position of these three mayors.

In the past 11 years, my property tax assessment climbed 79 per cent, or an average of 6.4 per cent per year compounded, which is roughly three times the national average of the increase in the cost of living over the same period.

There are a variety of reasons for this increase, and one of the main culprits has been the cost of contract settlements within the municipal structure. No one likes labour disruption, but perhaps it is time for some fiscal restraint in this, and all other areas of municipal spending.

Further, some serious thought needs to be given to cost reductions, such as the amalgamation of the three governments on the North Shore. It has become increasingly apparent that managing the business of government requires some lateral thinking.

Food for thought.

David Hunter, North Vancouver

Off-shore accounts likely more lucrative to taxman Dear Editor: I see from your Dec. 8 page 1 story, Restaurant’s Owner Cooking Books, that the sentence for tax evasion handed to a local restaurateur was the result of an eight-month police sting operation.

I would bet my life savings that the sting operation cost more than the $143,000 that may be recovered from the restaurateur, thereby resulting in a net loss for the government and a total waste of tax dollars

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used to fund the sting effort.

Meanwhile, according to journalist Linda McQuaig and Professor Neil Brooks, Canada’s super-wealthy are evading tax payments in the hundreds of millions by stashing billions of dollars in off-shore accounts. Are these law-breakers pursued by tax authorities, tried, and sentenced? Per McQuaig and Brooks, the answers are “rarely, no, and no”— despite the fact that the return-on-investment for those pursuit efforts would

be astronomically high and would make a tremendous difference to the nation’s treasury.

I am not condoning the restaurateur’s actions, but if there was even a modicum of justice in the tax system maybe people like him would not be motivated to hide their income from the government.

Sue Ann Bartecko, North Vancouver (Editor’s note: Canada Revenue Agency will also pursue back taxes owed plus accrued penalties and interest.)

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‘Families first’ yet to happen

“I want to put families first in British Columbia and I want to create a family-first agenda for our province. We want to focus on economic and rural issues, health care and education. It’s time for government to rebuild public confidence.”

B.C. Liberal leadership candidate Christy Clark, Dec. 8, 2010

CANADIANS who knew the significance of the date celebrated National Child Day on Nov. 20.

The month of November has been of significance to the children of this province since at least 1995.

Nov. 24, 2010: Statistics Canada reported that one in every seven British Columbian children live in poverty.

Nov. 29: Interviewed in an Abbotsford school, Sgt. Shinder Kirk of the Metro Vancouver anti-gang task force told Vancouver Sun journalist Kim Bolan that anti-gang educational programs must target younger kids in order to combat British Columbia’s continuing gang problem.

Nov. 29: Also in Abbotsford, Public Safety Minister Vic Toews announced that the federal government intends to spend $80 million to expand B.C. prisons.

Nov. 29, Victoria: Four

Just Asking

Elizabeth James years and two days after her appointment as B.C.’s Representative for Children and Youth, Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond released her Final Progress Report on the Implementation of the Recommendations of the B.C. Children and Youth Review — otherwise known as the 2006 review by former justice Ted Hughes.

On page five of her report, Turpel-Lafond says, “Unfortunately, in the 4½ years since the Hughes Review, there has been at times a lack of sustained action (by the Ministry of Children and Family Development) on the agenda that Mr. Hughes provided, and at other times outright government dismissal of the Hughes recommendations.”

Nov. 30, Victoria: The representative’s statement caused Les Leyne of the Times Colonist to write, “Turpel-Lafond threw up her hands yesterday and gave

up on holding the ministry to account for its lack of progress.”

Lack of progress? The problems of vulnerable B.C. children and their families were already severe enough in the early 1960s to have given rise to a myriad of studies by medical, social service and public health professionals.

But it was the 1992 death of 5½-year-old Matthew John Vaudreuil that sparked the Independent Commission of Inquiry into Child Protection in British Columbia, by Commissioner Hon. Judge Thomas Gove.

Matthew was born in Fort St. John. Abused throughout his life, he died in Vancouver at the hands of his mother who was convicted of manslaughter.

When Gove presented his Nov. 1995 report to AttorneyGeneral Ujjal Dosanjh, he said: “There is a consensus of opinion in our province about the need to protect children. . . . Everywhere I went I was told that child protection is too important an issue to be treated as a political pawn.”

So take heed, Ms. Clark. British Columbians — including the office of the Representative for Children and Youth — are in no mood for more empty promises.

A more-than-15-year circle is complete; yet still no one is really connecting the dots.

The thread that

runs through all of these November and political milestones, tying innumerable knots as it goes, is the provincial Ministry of Children and Family Development — the ministry about which Turpel-Lafond writes: “The use of Child and Family Service Standard 25 as the reporting mechanism for critical injury and death incidents is seriously deficient and results in ongoing system failures to comply (with the requirements of the Representative of Children and Youth Act).”

The people of this province have nothing to celebrate so long as one in seven children live in poverty.

Not always, but for the most part, poverty begets all of the Dickensian problems associated with it: fractured families, hunger, ill-health, poor education, addictions and crime.

Yet on the morning of the day I began to pull the information for this column into logical sequence, I heard financial guru Michael Campbell call into question the definitions used by reporting agencies to calculate poverty numbers.

From his comments, I gather he would prefer to include the costs of medical care, social services and other benefits as income before deciding that someone is

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Scofflaws on two wheels QUESTION:

My question pertains to riders of bicycles, in particular those with multiple gears such as ridden by commuters.

Why are they not required to be licensed and obedient to the road laws as they apply to scooters or motorcycles, and/or vehicles in general?

My question is prompted by a number of observations and events in recent days.

Two events in particular stand out.

While travelling down Mountain Highway, I was passed on the right-hand side by a cyclist as I was preparing for the stop sign at Fredrick Road. He not only did not stop, but also almost ran over a young lady using the crosswalk along with a number of other students.

The speed at which he disappeared tells me that he did not obey the school-zone speed limit either.

My second event occurred at Fell Avenue and Marine Drive as I was making the left turn on the green arrow in the number 2 lane. I was absolutely amazed that the biker did not even so much as slow down as he ran the eastbound red light. The driver in the lane to my left honked his horn only to get the Trudeau salute

Ask a Cop

Peter DeVries and a serenade of language that would peel paint off a battleship.

This of course raises an even bigger question, but to whom? Why do I as a vehicle owner have pay the cost of his bike lanes with my vehicle taxes, levies and who knows what is next?

Since TransLink is looking for more revenue, I suggest it starts looking at these freeloaders.

Richard Fladmark North Vancouver Dear Mr. Fladmark, Thanks for your question.

You are correct when you say that cyclists are not required to be licensed.

However, the B.C. Motor Vehicle Act stipulates that on the road a cyclist has the same responsibilities (and, incidentally, the same rights)

as the driver of a vehicle or motorcycle.

Additionally, a cyclist must wear a helmet, must stay as far to the right of the roadway as possible, and may not ride abreast of another cyclist.

As with cars, bicycles must also have lights, brakes and properly inflated tires.

As a driver, you can expect cyclists to follow the same driving rules that you must follow. For example, when turning, a cyclist must use the appropriate turn lane. Cyclists must stop for red lights, stop signs and crosswalks. They are required to use hand signals to indicate lane changes, turns and decreases in speed.

Conversely, drivers are required to accommodate cyclists’ inherent vulnerability. Where unable to do otherwise, they must yield the traffic lane to bicycles. If a cyclist needs to cross lanes to enter a turn lane, for example, drivers are required to provide them an opportunity to do so.

According to Statistics Canada, in 2007, 65 cyclists in Canada died in traffic accidents. Each year, an average of 7,500 riders suffer serious injuries and up to 70,000 are treated in emergency rooms across the country.

Bike lanes contribute to the safety of cyclists by providing a dedicated lane for their use, and anything likely to reduce the number of injuries and deaths is of great value.

A 2006 University of Texas study showed that having dedicated lanes for cyclists decreased the chances that a cyclist would be struck by a car, mostly because it directed drivers to give cyclists a set amount of room. It also decreased the likelihood that cyclists would ride on the sidewalk, a practice 25 times more likely to result in an accident than riding on the road.

Bicycle safety is a shared responsibility. Cyclists and drivers must act with mutual respect, not only because the law requires it, but also because it’s the decent thing to do.

Cpl. Peter DeVries North Vancouver RCMP

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truly living in poverty.

Campbell’s quibbling over definitions fits nicely with that of ministry communications officer Kelly Gleeson who, in 2009, protested my use of the statement, “30,000 children in some form of government care” (Let’s Deal With Children in Need, Not How We Count Them, North Shore News, Jan. 25, 2009).

On behalf of the ministry, Gleeson’s own preference was to adhere to definitions and to proceed with “devolution of Ministry of Children and Family Development authority and decision-making to the local level.”

By those terms, the 30,000 number gleaned from a report by Dr. Fraser Mustard, then a government-appointed children’s health and development adviser, was reduced to a mere 9,071.

Now you see them, now you don’t.

The anti-gang task force initiative suggested

by Sgt. Kirk is more likely to effect a positive change than Minister Toews’ Tory-tough-oncrime approach of spending $80 million to house the flood of the already-convicted. Sgt. Kirk and his colleagues would prefer to turn off the tap at source.

If the task-force project can be adequately funded and maintained — throughout the province — it stands to divert vulnerable youth from a downhill path toward gang membership, drug addiction and crime.

Which idea would you rather fund?

My woefully incomplete chronology has identified the involvement of Statistics Canada; the federal public safety ministry and prisons; two judges; the anti-gang task force, an Abbotsford school, Mustard and representative

Turpel-Lafond.

Not mentioned, of course, are all the other agencies that are caught in the financial web: Health Canada and the provincial Ministry of Health; provincial social services and police forces; the medical profession and, last but not least, lawyers and the courts.

Federal and provincial agencies each go about their business, spending millions if not billions of taxpayer dollars in virtual isolation from one another.

The entire system is like an ocean of algae, swelling and contracting with the tides of helping people and of children in need — until, that is, those children escape their definitions at the age of 18.

What becomes of them then?

Well, as is often the way of statistics, when one column in the graph is lowered, the height of another column is raised.

It is up to us to insist to our governments that the column that grows is one that houses healthy, happy and productive citizens; and not one that takes account of a ballooning number of gangs, drug addicts and criminals in care of a broken system.

What’s your prediction for November 2011? Will there have been a change for the better?

Does Turpel-Lafond see a glimmer of hope in Clark’s leadership run?

Or has she, have we, heard it all before?

Now would be the time for a leadership candidate — any candidate — to sign a legal contract with the people that commits to fulfilling our obligations to the children and youth of the province, regardless of the definition into which those children fit. rimco@shaw.ca

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When the officer ordered the men to the ground, one of

A Vancouver man was arrested Dec. 3 after allegedly fleeing West Vancouver police in a stolen truck.

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Holiday Hi-Light Festival: Park & Tilford Gardens will be illuminated with sparkling Christmas lights until Dec. 31.

Park & Tilford includes eight themed gardens at the shopping centre on Brooksbank Avenue in North Vancouver.

Festival of Lights: Van Dusen Botanical Gardens invites the public to set a magical date night with twinkling lights, hot chocolate and seasonal music in their Festival of Lights. Runs until Jan. 2, every evening from 4:30 to 9 p.m. except Christmas.

Tickets $13 for adults, $9.50 for seniors and youth 13-18, $7.25 for children six to 12.

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CHRISTMAS carol music sheets make for a classy, personalized gift wrap. Finish with satin ribbon.

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If you have a gift recipient this year that really appreciates the time spent on the presentation of a gift then this idea may be for you.

Who doesn’t like traditional Christmas carols?

We have all grown up with them and still appreciate them today. These special songs can be given a new purpose for the holiday season this year by using

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Choose your favourite Christmas carols from a music store and have them blown up to poster size.

You may also find some of your favourite carols on the Internet and can download them for free on some selected sites.

Stores such as Staples will photocopy your music sheets for you and enlarge them.

For a bit more cost you can have them blown up on glossy paper.

Wrap your gifts with the words and music notes at the top of the package. Finish

off with a contrasting ribbon and perhaps a novelty item for effect.

Wrapping gifts in personal photographs is another unique idea. Simply take an assortment of personal photographs (perhaps of the recipient) to a photocopy depot and have them transposed onto larger paper suitable for wrapping.

Decorate with ribbons and baubles.

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Author visit: Chris Czakowski will regale listeners with stories of life, alpine flora and content from her newest book A Wilderness Dweller’s Cookbook: The Best Bread In The World and Other Recipes, at the Floral Hall at VanDusen Botanical Garden at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 9.

Tickets $10 for members, $15 for the public.

Light Up Your Life: Enjoy a winter scavenger hunt for families with children five to 11 years old, then head inside to make a glow stick powered lantern at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. Two sessions Sunday, Dec. 19: 10:30 a.m. to noon or 1:30 to 3 p.m.

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To create a simple, living winter container you need to visit the local garden centre and purchase some pansies, a winter kale or two and a few winter blooming heathers.

The pot size shouldn’t be too large; otherwise the size of the pot will overwhelm the scale of the plants. Choose a container that is about 30-40 centimetres (12 to 16 inches) tall, equally as wide and preferably glazed to prevent frost cracking. Plastic pots that don’t look cheap are also useful for winter plantings.

Fill the pot with any soil you have, even soil from the garden will do since the plants won’t actually do much growing. Any soil that drains will work and so will straight bark mulch. Don’t bother putting rocks or shards of something into the bottom of the pot for drainage.

The planting layout is simple. Set the kale in the middle of the pot but near the back. Place three or more heathers of your choice in front of the kale, sort of in

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To give some height to the pot, add soil before planting to lift the surface to give it a mounded appearance.

More complex winter pot designs can be constructed depending on what is available from the nursery. Look for plants that have good winter foliage or colourful stems to use in your container.

There is no need to buy large plants unless you are using large containers. Even a See Use page 18

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Steve Dotto BACK in the mid-’90s eBay earned its right as the go-to place for online buying and selling.

It became an Internet phenom, exploding in popularity as people found a great way to find a bargain or clear out a basement of unused, semi-valuable junk. Slowly the deals on eBay became more scarce and it morphed into a kind of super outlet store. Now while it is still a marketplace for well-known brands and collectibles, it is dominated by online retailers, and the unique bargains are fewer and scarcer.

In recent years, another player, Craigslist, came into the scene. Unlike eBay, Craigslist is a free classified ads company made up of different online communities. The site features

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So when you look for an item, unlike eBay, you won’t have it shipped to you; instead, you will likely pick it up. Of course, the other big difference is Craigslist is not an auction; bargains are there to be found, and haggling is part of the culture, but the competition aspect of the auction is not present.

In some parts of the country, specifically Vancouver and Toronto, Craigslist is a huge player in the marketplace.

Other cities have yet to embrace it as strongly.

Beyond the buying and selling of used items, there are other Craigslist communities that cover employment opportunities and job listings, real estate, rentals and housing, events, services, even discussion boards.

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Use branches in winter display From page 16 one-metre-tall container can be planted effectively using small plants to give a bowllike effect, it just depends on what effect you are trying to create. For most winter containers, buying a four-inch or one gallon sized pot allows the most versatility in the layout. For large containers that need a specimen plant to provide height and proportional balance to the design I like to buy a five- or seven-gallon sized plant for the middle of the pot.

Many of our hardy trees and shrubs make good winter pot specimens. Plants like Colorado blue spruce, redstemmed dogwoods, junipers and heathers with gold foliage and winter blooming mahonia or winter viburnum, holly and many other broad-leaved evergreens and conifers make good specimen plants for winter containers.

Many of the plants I buy for my winter pots end up planted in my garden next spring.

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not by purchasing plants but by cutting branches, stems and seeds heads from the garden and sticking them into a soil-filled pot.

Start by touring your garden and selecting the foliage, seed heads and colourful stems that suit your taste. It can be hard to cut branches off your favourite plants, but everything can stand a little judicious pruning. You don’t have to cut a lot of volume from any given plant; you should be able to cut enough volume by spreading out the cutting over

several plants.

Once you have collected all your cuttings you can decide on any type of heightoriented layout you like but it is easiest to stick the tallest stems in the middle of the pot, then add in other branches and stems in descending height from the middle to the outer edge of the pot. This will create a tiered effect and you can finish it off by adding some drooping evergreen branches to the very outside edge of the pot. The cut-and-stick type of winter pot is best made by stuffing the pot full with as much branching as will fit.

Winter pot maintenance is simple, just water the plants before a freeze to prevent frost desiccation. The cutand-stick type of container will need a little misting from time to time. Do not use any fertilizer or other additives, since no growth will occur.

And if you’re making a winter pot for yourself, make another one as gift for a family member or friend.

Todd Major is a journeyman horticulturist, garden designer, writer, consultant and organic horticulture teacher. For advice contact him at stmajor@shaw.ca.

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A regular reader of the column put this to me recently. It is a common Parenting Today problem at this time of year.

We know that our kids learn Kathy Lynn more from us by watching how we behave than by listening so how do we make sure that we are good role models when the holidays are causing stress?

On the one hand, it’s simple. Just behave well. On the other hand, as we well know, it’s not that easy. The calendar is full of events, the to-do list never seems to diminish and the magic date, the 25th is all too quickly approaching.

Here’s the first thing you do. Put down all the things you need to do between now and the end of the holidays. Include the shopping, cooking, cleaning, entertaining etc. Now, take the list and prioritize. Start with the most important thing and work down. OK. Now, divide it into three parts. Top third, middle and bottom. Take the bottom third and throw it away.

Get rid of it. You either won’t get to it or if you do, you will be too stressed to enjoy a minute of the holidays. Take the middle third and set it aside. It’s the maybe list. If you have the time, energy or inclination you might get to it, but if not, it doesn’t matter.

Now, you have the top third. It’s the important stuff, it’s doable and your stress has just been reduced or maybe even eliminated.

The next strategy is to involve the kids in what’s happening rather than shooing them out of the way. Sure, I know. Getting kids involved in the work is not always time efficient but let’s face it, trying to get them to stay out of the way is equally difficult.

The pay-off will come down the road. Each year, as they get older and more effective as workers, they will increasingly be more of a help rather than a hindrance. They love to help bake.

Choose only one easy cookie and let them help.

If you send cards, the kids can really get involved. The older kids can address envelopes; the little kids can seal the envelopes.

They love to help in the kitchen. They can fetch ingredients from the low cupboards, mix dry ingredients (and you convince them that the better these are combined the better the cookies will taste), tear bread for stuffing or rip lettuce for a salad.

Let them help with whatever decorations you use. Whenever I see a Christmas tree with most decorations toward the bottom and no real sense of design I know I’m in a home with young children, and they got to do the tree.

If you host a group for a meal, let the kids take on some of the host duties. Young kids love to create name tags for the table and if you let them decide where everyone will sit they will be pleased as punch. They can answer the door and show people where to leave their coats.

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INVOLVING your kids in holiday preparations will reduce your stress level and make them happier. the happier they will be. You will get to spend lots of time with them and they will know that they are a necessary part of the festivities. It’s a classic win-win situation.

Remember the Christmas of 2008? We had major snow and most of you found yourself housebound. When you could get out you did the most basic shopping and got home.

Parties were cancelled. And I remember that the most popular conversation after the weather cleared was how much everyone enjoyed themselves. They loved doing less. They loved just hanging out with the kids either playing in the backyard making snowmen or playing card and board games, reading together and watching some of the classic Christmas movies.

And all the things that didn’t get done didn’t matter.

If you are over-extended, stressed and having no fun, what’s the point? If you are over-extended, you are not going to model mature behavior because you will be too anxious and too tired and your kids are masters at reading your mood.

So be realistic, plan to do what you want to do and can actually enjoy and your kids will see a happy, well-balanced and mature parent.

Kathy Lynn is an expert parenting speaker, broadcaster, columnist and author of Who’s In Charge Anyway? How Parents Can Teach Children to Do the Right Thing. For information or to book Kathy for a speaking engagement, go to her website at www.

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HOSPICE and palliative care volunteers with the North Shore’s recently opened hospice celebrated their hard work at a Christmas party Dec. 9. The night included a potluck dinner and a craft table. Above: Frankie Hester (left) teams up with Denise Kellahan and Louise Donald to sell raffle tickets at the event.

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PARENTING kids’ stuff From page 24 John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Fee: $1.

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Toddler Storytime: Drop-in for children ages two to three years old, Wednesdays from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St.

Parent and Tot Gym: Open gym time for children ages one to five, Wednesdays, 12:15 p.m. at Ron Andrews Community Centre, 931 Lytton St., North Vancouver.

Parent participation and supervision is required. Dropin fee: $1.

Young Mothers’ Program: For mothers 24 years old and under, Wednesdays, 12:302:30 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver.

Pyjama Storytime: The last Wednesday of the month, 6:45 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Info: www.westvanlibrary. ca or 604-925-7408.

Lilly’s Family Feast: Treasure Box Puppet Theatre will host a free puppet show about the importance of healthy eating and enjoying family dinners together, Thursday, Dec. 16, 7 p.m. in the amenities room at John C. Gardiner Court, 1055 Premier St., North Vancouver.

A potluck will follow the show.

Sea Cadets offers youth ages 12-18 band, sailing, first aid, citizenship, seamanship, summer camp, high-school credits and friendships.

Meetings are held Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. at 1555 Forbes Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 105sea@cadets.net or 604988-8911 ext. 1.

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Storytime: Free weekly imagination storytime for children up to five years old read by North Shore mom Stef Green. Held every Wednesday from 10 to 10:30 a.m. at Active Baby in Capilano Mall.

BRIANNA Carlson, 13, entertains crowds with magic tricks and balloon creations at East Side Mario’s restaurant at Lonsdale Quay on Saturdays, 6-8 p.m. Carlson, a Grade 8 student at Argyle, has been a practising magician for close to seven years.

Storytime Fun: A program of stories, songs and puppets with a focus on pre-reading skills, for ages three to five, Wednesdays, 1:30-2 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine

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Babes Storytime: Drop-in for children two years old and younger, Thursdays from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. French Program: Drop-in for ages six to nine-years-old, Thursdays from 4 to 4:45 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St.

Gleneagles Family Storytime: Enjoy puppetry, songs and stories, 10:30-11 a.m. Thursdays at Gleneagles Community Centre, 6262 Marine Dr., West Vancouver.

JBCC Storytime: Drop-in for children two to five-years-old, Thursdays from 10 to 11 a.m.

Hosted by North Vancouver City Library at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St. Karate: Learn and train in traditional Shito Ryu style karate with NCCP certified instructors with Mountain Karate Association. Meet every Thursday at Queensbury elementary, 2020 Moody Ave. Juniors 7 to 7:45 p.m., all levels 7:30 to 9 p.m., new members welcome. $7.50 fee per session.

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V Pemberton Heights Mums’ Group meets the second Thursday evening of each month at different members’ homes. For morep information call Shauna at 604-984-4434 or email p smmarkham@shaw.ca. w St. Andrew’s United ChurchW Choir: Angelic Voices, a program for age five to eight, practises Thursdays, 5-5:45w p.m. at the church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-9850408.

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Now there’s a convenient way to help you make a decision on where to send your child at www.theshortylist.ca.

The newly launched website provides information and reviews about daycares, preschools and elementary schools in Metro Vancouver, compiled by teachers and parents.

Founded by parent Karen Young Chester, the site includes government-sourced data about facilities including maximum daycare sizes, satisfaction surveys, test scores and demographics.

Site visitors can write in — anonymously, if they wish — to share their positive or negative experiences with a school or daycare.

Owners and principals can also develop facility profiles to provide families with a fuller picture of their institutions.

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kids’ stuff From page 26 7 p.m. at the church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-9850408.

Stor ytimes-Babytimes: Songs, action rhymes, finger plays and picture books geared for the very young, Thursdays, 10:15 a.m. for pre-walkers and 11 a.m. for walkers up to 23 months, at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. For more information go to www. westvanlibrary.ca or call 604925-7408.

After-school Sports: Ages eight to 15 can drop in for fun any Monday, Wednesday or Friday, 3:30-5:30 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Fee: $1.

Kids Night Out: Kids can have fun doing arts and crafts, playing in the gym and/or watching a movie, Fridays, 6:45-9:30 p.m. at Lynn Valley Community Centre, 3590 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver. For ages three to 12. Fee: $9.50. Registration: 604-987-7529.

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Treetop Tales: A program designed for two- and threeyear-olds on the first and third Friday of every month, 1111:30 a.m. at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. Siblings are welcome. Drop-in by donation.

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WV community volunteer receives award BARBARA Brink is the recipient of the 2010 H.E. Miskiman National Leadership Award.

According to a written statement from JA Canada (Junior Achievement), Brink has showcased her commitment, dedication and determination to support Junior Achievement of British Columbia since she joined the organization and is responsible for helping to raise more than $3 million.

The award is inspired by H.E. Miskiman and honours a mentor who advances the goals of Junior Achievement both locally and nationally.

Brink was recruited to the Business Laureates of British Columbia Hall of Fame in its inaugural year as co-chairwoman, and she continues to serve in this capacity. She has helped raise approximately $2 million though the Hall of Fame Gala Dinner and has made the event

Barbara Brink a premier business event in Vancouver. In 2007, Barbara further committed to JABC as a member of the board of directors and is serving as the inaugural chairwoman of the strategic development committee. She also sits on the JABC fundraising and nominating committees.

Brink has played an integral role in planning, developing and implementing JABC’s fundrais-

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TODAY, a condominium complex sits on the northwest corner of Third Street and Lonsdale Avenue. However, longtime North Vancouverites may remember the Everett Motors Company, a Dodge-DeSoto dealer that once stood there. This 1950s photograph of the business is featured in a new book, Time Travel in North Vancouver. The perfect gift, buy it from the museum at Presentation House, and while you’re there, have a final look at the exhibit, North Vancouver Then and Now, closing Dec. 30. Info: www.northvanmuseum.ca or 604-990-3700, ext. 8016. ing strategy and goals. In part due to Brink’s vision and leadership, JABC secured a grant from the provincial government for $1 million and a legacy gift from a Laureate for $400,000.

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The Ambleside Orchestra of West Vancouver rehearses Wednesdays at 3:15 p.m. in the Community Music Hall at West Vancouver Community Centre.

All strings welcome. Info: David, 604-922-1035.

Caroun Photo Club: Meetings

are held the third Wednesday of every month, 7-9 p.m. at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver.

Visitors are welcome. For more information go to www.carounphotoclub.com.

Dare to be Heard, presented by the North Shore Writers Association, meets the first Wednesday of every month, 7-9

p.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. The association invites writers of all genres, fiction and non-fiction, to read their work in a friendly, comfortable atmosphere and to listen to other writers share their work and talk about the writing process. Readers are invited to attend to get to know established and new local writers. Free for members and

non-members by donation.

Deep Cove Ladies’ Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second and last Wednesday of each month at Lions Garey Ham Court, 936 Bowron Court, North Vancouver. New members are welcome. Info: Sally Scott, 604-924-1923.

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the third Wednesday of every month, 10 a.m.-noon at the food court, Park Royal, south mall, West Vancouver. Meet new people and keep up your Dutch language or improve it. Used Dutch magazines and books will be available. Info: Henk, 604-987-4978 or Nel, 604-987-6879.

Gleneagles Scottish Country Dance Club: Experienced classes every Wednesday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Hollyburn Elementary, 1329 Duchess Ave., West Vancouver. Info: Simon, 604-9259333.

International Training in Communication: Learn to speak with confidence and poise on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month, 7 p.m. at Cheers Restaurant, 125 East Second St., North Vancouver. Info: Doris Dungey at 604926-3954.

North Shore Chamber Orchestra meets Wednesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Sutherland Secondary, 1860 Sutherland Ave., North Vancouver and is looking for new string players.

Info: squires@shaw.ca or 604988-6652.

North Shore Chorus meets Wednesdays, 7:15-9:45 p.m. at Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver, and is looking for new members. Info: 604-985-2559 or www.nschorus.com or audreyowen@shaw. ca.

North Vancouver Newcomers’ Club welcomes singles and couples who are new to the community or have experienced change of status and are looking for a new social group with meetings the first Wednesday of the month as well as a variety of activities throughout the month. Info and details: Diane, 604-971-1361. reVive Vocal Ensemble is expanding and inviting young women, 19 years and over, to join their group, which rehearses Wednesdays, 6:45-9 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, 885 22nd St., West Vancouver.

Info: Tiffany, 604-813-8433 or musicrevives@gmail.com.

Singing for Fun by the Sea: The first and third Wednesday of the month, 10:30 a.m.-noon at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. A sing-along of well known songs with lyrics provided. Info: 604922-0264.

Soroptimist International of North and West Vancouver, a volunteer service organization for business and professional women, meets on the second Wednesday of each month, September to June, 7 p.m. Info and location: 604-980-0108 or sinorth.westvancouver@soroptimist.net. Guests are welcome.

SpeakerHub Toastmasters meets every Wednesday, 5:457:15 p.m. in the Education Centre at 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. Guests See more page 49

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5:00am-7:00pm (HJ) 6:00am-10:00 pm (JB) 6:00am-9:00pm (KM) 6:00am-10:00pm (PG) 5:30am-10:00pm (RA) 5:30am-10:00pm (WG)

Dec

5:00am-7:00pm (HJ) 6:00am-10:00pm (JB) 9:00am-6:00pm (KM) 6:00am-10:00pm (PG) 5:30am-10:00pm (RA) 5:30am-10:00pm (WG)

3*

Dec

5:00am-7:00pm (HJ) 6:00am-10:00 pm (JB) 9:00am-6:00pm (KM) 6:00am-10:00pm (PG) 5:30am-10:00pm (RA) 5:30am-10:00pm (WG)

Dec

24

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

KM = Karen Magnussen, 2300 Kirkstone Road RA = Ron Andrews, 931 Lytton Street

20

Dec

27

10am-3pm Ducky (WG) 12-1:30pm Adult (WG) 1:30-3:30pm Public (WG) 7:00-8:45pm (WG) 8:45-10pm Adult (WG) 1:00pm-3:00pm (HJ) 9-11:30am Adult/Preschool (KM) 11:30am-6:00pm Public (KM) 11:30am-3:30pm (RA) 7:30-8:30pm $ (RA) 8:30pm-10:00pm Adult (RA) 7:00pm-8:30pm (WG)

Jan

19

9:00am-5:00pm (HJ) 9:00am-5:00pm (JB) 8:00am-8:00pm (KM) 8:00am-6:00pm (PG) 8:00am-8:00pm (RA) 8:00am-8:00pm (WG)

Dec

26

10:00am-3:30pm (HJ) 9:00am-4:00pm (JB) 12:30pm-4:30pm (KM) 8:00am-6:00pm (PG) Closed (RA) Closed (WG)

Jan

1*

10:00am-3:30pm (HJ) 12:00pm-4:00pm (JB) 12:30pm-4:30pm (KM) 1:00pm-9:00pm (RA) Closed (PG) Closed (WG)

Dec

21

10am-3pm $ Ducky (WG) 11:30am-1pm $ Adult (WG) 1-3pm $ Public (WG) 8:30-10.00 $ Adult (WG) 1:00pm-3:00pm $ (HJ) 8-9am Adults only (KM) 9-11:30am Adult/Preschool (KM) 11:30am-9:00pm $ Public (KM) 11:30-3:30pm $ (RA) 6:30pm-7:30pm $ (RA) 8:30-10:00pm $ Adult (RA) 1:00-3:00pm $ (WG)

Dec

28

10am-3pm $ Ducky (WG) 11:30am-1pm $ Adult (WG) 1-3pm $ Public (WG) 8:30-10.00 $ Adult (WG) 1:00pm-3:00pm $ (HJ) 9-11:30am Adult/Preschool (KM) 11:30am-6:00pm Public $ (KM) 11:30am-3:30pm $ (RA) 6:30pm-7:30pm $ (RA) 8:30pm-10:00pm $ Adult (RA) 1:00pm-3:00pm $ (WG)

3*

HJ = Harry Jerome, 123 East 23rd Street WG = William Griffin, 851 West Queens Road Dec

22

10am-3pm Ducky (WG) 12-1:30pm Adult (WG) 1:30-3:30pm Public (WG) 7:00-8:45pm (WG) 8:45-10pm Adult (WG) 1:00pm-3:00pm (HJ) 8-9am Adults only (KM) 9-11:30am Adult/Preschool (KM) 11:30am-9:00pm Public (KM) 11:30am-3:30pm (RA) 7:30pm-8:30pm $ (RA) 8:30pm-10:00pm Adult (RA) 7:00-8:30pm (WG)

Dec

29

10am-3pm Ducky (WG) 12-1:30pm Adult (WG) 1:30-3:30pm Public (WG) 7:00-8:45pm (WG) 8:45-10pm Adult (WG) 1:00pm-3:00pm $ (HJ) 9-11:30am Adult/Preschool (KM) 11:30am-6:00pm Public (KM) 11:30-3:30pm (RA) 7:30pm-8:30pm $ (RA) 8:30pm-10:00pm Adult (RA) 7:00pm-8:30pm (WG)

Dec

23

10am-3pm Ducky (WG) 11:30-1pm Adult (WG) 1-3pm Public (WG) 8:30am -10:00pm Adult (WG) 1:00pm-3:00pm $ (HJ) 8-9am Adults only (KM) 9-11:30am Adult/Preschool (KM) 11:30am-9:00pm Public (KM) 11:30am - 3:30pm (RA) 1:00-3:00pm (WG) 6:30pm-7:30pm $ (RA) 8:30pm-10:00pm Adult (RA)

Dec

30

10am-3pm Ducky (WG) 11:30-1pm Adult (WG) 1-3pm Public (WG) 8:30pm -10:00pm Adult (WG) 1:00pm-3:00pm $ (HJ) 9 -11:30am Adult/Preschool (KM) 11:30am-6:00pm (KM) 11:30am-3:30pm Public (RA) 6:30pm-7:30pm $ Public (RA) 8:30pm-10:00pm Adult (RA)

$ = $1.00 Dec

Saturday

24

1:00pm-3:00pm (HJ) 9-11:30am Adult/Preschool (KM) 10:00-12:00pm Public (RA) 11:30am-3:00pm Public (KM) 12:00-2:00pm (WG)

Dec

Dec

18

Dec

25

1:00pm-3:00pm $ (HJ) 8:00-9:00am Adult (KM) 9am-12:30pm Adult/Preschool (KM) 12:30-8:00pm Public (KM) 1:00-3:00pm Santa’s Pool Party (RA) 1:30pm-3:30pm $ (RA) 6:30pm-8:30pm (RA) 8:30-10:00pm Adult (RA) 1:00pm-3:00pm $ (WG)

Come to one of North Vancouver’s pools for some holiday swimming fun!

Dec

25

Closed for Christmas!

Friday

Holiday Swim Schedule

10am-3pm Ducky (WG) 12-1:30pm Adult (WG) 1:30-3:30pm Public (WG) 7:00-8:45pm (WG) 8:45-10pm Adult (WG) 1:00pm-3:00pm (HJ) 8-9am Adults only (KM) 9-11:30am Adult/Preschool (KM) 11:30am-9:00pm Public (KM) 11:30am-3:30pm (RA) 7:30pm-8:30pm $ (RA) 8:30-10:00pm Adult (RA) 7:00-8:30pm (WG)

Dec

18

Dec

31

5:00am-3:30pm (HJ) 6:00am-4:00pm (JB) 9:00am-6:00pm (KM) 6:00am-4:00pm (PG) 5:30am-1:00pm (RA) 5:30am-3:00pm (WG)

Dec

9:00am-5:00pm (HJ) 8:00am-7:00pm (JB) 8:00am-8:00pm (KM) 8:00am-6:00pm (PG) 6:30am-10:00pm (RA) 7:00am-6:00pm (WG)

5:00am-3:30pm (HJ) 6:00am-1:00pm (JB) 9:00am-3:00pm (KM) 6:00am-4:00pm (PG) 5:30am-1:00pm (RA) 5:30am-3:00pm (WG)

30

Sunday

Jan

2*

9:00am-5:00pm (HJ) 9:00am-5:00pm (JB) 9:00am-6:00pm (KM) 8:00am-6:00pm (PG) 8:00am-8:00pm (RA) 8:00am-8:00pm (WG)

2010 DROP- IN FEES* ADULT 19-64: $6.15 STUDENT 15-24 with student I.D.: $4.90 SENIOR 65+: $4.90 *New prices in effect as of January 1, 2011

5:00am-10:30pm (HJ) 9:00am-6:00pm (KM) 5:30am-10:00pm (WG) 5:30am-10:00pm (RA) 6:00am-10:00pm (JB)

Monday

Dec

Saturday

Closed for Christmas!

31

1:00pm - 3:00pm (HJ) 9 -11:30am Adult/Preschool (KM) 11:30am-6:00pm Public (KM) 10:00-12:00pm Public (RA) 12:00-2:00pm (WG)

Jan

1*

12:30-4:30pm Public (KM) 1:30pm-4:30pm $ (RA) 6:00pm-7:30pm (RA) 7:30pm-9:00pm Adult (RA)

2010 FEES* CHILDREN under 3: FREE 3-18 YRS: $2.85 19-24 with student I.D.: $3.70 65+: $3.35 ADULT: $5.70 FAMILY RATE: $2.85 each (2 adults and 2 children - minimum $5.70)

11:30am-1:00pm Adult (HJ) 11:30-1:00pm (RA) 1:00-3:00pm Public (HJ) 9:00-10:30pm Adult (HJ) 9-11:30am Adult/Preschool (KM) 11:30am-6:00pm Public (KM) 7:00-8:30pm (WG) 7:30-8:30pm $ (RA) 8:30-10:00pm Adult (RA)

$ Dollar Swim $1.00 *New prices in effect as of January 1, 2011

Check out our holiday facility, fitness class and sport schedules NOTE:

at northvanrec.com or call 604-987-Play (7529)

Schedules subject to change. All facilities will be closed Saturday, December 25th

Sunday Dec

19

Dec

26

1:00pm-3:00pm $ (HJ) 8:00-9:00am Adult (KM) 9am-12:30pm Adult/Preschool (KM) 12:30-8:00pm Public (KM) 1:30-3:30pm (RA) 6:00pm-7:30pm (RA) 1:00pm-3:00pm (WG) 6:30pm-8:00pm (WG)

12:30pm-4:30pm Public (KM)

Jan

2*

1:00pm-3:00pm $ (HJ) 9am-12:30 Adult/Preschool (KM) 12:30-6:00pm Public (KM) 1:30pm-3:30pm (RA) 6:00pm-7:30pm (RA) 1:00pm-3:00pm (WG) 6:30pm-8:00pm (WG)

Wednesday, December 15, 2010 - North Shore News - A33

our New Year’s resolutions! the place to be this holiday

Holiday Events

Sinfonia Holiday Christmas Concert Thursday, December 16 • 8:00pm @ John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St. • Sinfonia Orchestra Christmas Concert with Maestro Clyde Mitchell starts at 8 p.m. with an open rehearsal at 6:30p.m. FREE Santa’s Pool Party Saturday, December 18 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm @ Karen Magnussen Community Recreation Centre, 2300 Kirkstone Road • Come and celebrate the winter season with Santa and his elves. Holiday crafts, a festive movie and fun activities for families and friends. Regular admission.

Skate with Santa Saturday, December 18 • 1:00pm - 2:30pm @ Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre, 2300 Kirkstone Road • Join Frosty the Snowman, the Grinch and other festive characters for a traditional holiday skate. Christmas crafts and refreshments plus a visit from Santa to celebrate the holidays. Regular admission.

New Year’s Eve Skate Friday, December 31 • 2:30-4:00pm & 4:30-6:00pm @ Karen Magnussen Community Recreation Centre, 2300 Kirkstone Road • Welcome the New Year with a futuristic skate! Special effects lighting, fun activities and refreshments. Regular admission.

Visit www.northvanrec.com for more information.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Dec

Holiday Skate Schedule

Come to one of North Vancouver’s ice arenas for some holiday skating fun!

KM = Karen Magnussen, 2300 Kirkstone Road P = Public Skat Dec

20

Dec

P 1:30pm-3:00pm (HJ) F 3:15pm-4:45pm (HJ) P 5:00pm-6:30pm (HJ) F 1:00pm-2:30pm (KM) P 3:00pm-4:30pm (KM)

Dec

21

22

Dec

P 1:30pm-3:00pm (HJ) F 3:15pm-4:45pm (HJ)

F 1:00pm-2:30pm (KM) P 3:00pm-4:30pm (KM)

F 1:00pm-2:30pm $ (KM) P 3:00pm-4:30pm $ (KM)

Dec

28

F 3:15pm-4:45pm (HJ) P 5:00pm-6:30pm $ (HJ)

P 1:30pm-3:00pm $ (HJ) F 5:00pm-6:30pm $ (HJ)

F 1:00pm-2:30pm (KM) P 3:00pm-4:30pm (KM)

F 1:00pm-2:30pm (KM) P 3:00pm-4:30pm (KM)

P P P P

Dec

F 3:15pm-4:45pm $ (HJ) P 5:00pm-6:30pm $ (HJ)

27

Jan

HJ = Harry Jerome, 123 East 23rd Street F = Family Skate

Dec

29

23

P 1:30pm-3:00pm $ (HJ) F 3:15pm-4:45pm $ (HJ) P 5:00pm-6:30pm $ (HJ)

Dec P

Skate with Santa!

F 1:00pm-2:30pm (HJ)

P 3:00pm-4:30pm (KM)

Dec

25

Closed for Christmas!

F P 1:00pm-2:30pm (KM)

Dec

30

Dec

31

F 1:00pm-2:30pm $ (KM) P 3:00pm-4:30pm $ (KM)

F 1:00pm-2:30pm (KM) P 3:00pm-4:30pm (KM)

Special Event New Years Eve Skate

1:30pm-3:00pm (HJ)

F P 2:30pm-4:00pm (KM) F P 4:30pm-6:00pm (KM)

Jan P P

1*

11:30am-1:00pm (HJ) 1:30pm-3:00pm (HJ)

F P 1:00pm-2:30pm (KM)

$ Dollar Skate $1.00 • Skate rentals: $2.70 • Helmet rentals: $0.85 *New prices in effect as of January 1, 2011

North Van Recreation

Dec

26

F 1:00pm-2:30pm (KM) P 3:00pm-4:30pm (KM)

F 1:00pm-2:30pm (KM) P 3:00pm-4:30pm (KM)

2010 FEES* CHILDREN under 3: FREE 3-18 YRS: $2.85 19-24 with student I.D.: $3.70 65+: $3.70 ADULT: $5.70 FAMILY RATE: $2.85 each (2 adults and 2 children - minimum $5.70)

northvanrec

19

F 1:00pm-2:30pm (KM)

1:30pm-3:00pm (HJ)

P

F 1:00pm-2:30pm (KM) P 3:00pm-4:30pm (KM)

Dec

P 10:30am-12:00pm (HJ)

24

P 1:30pm-3:00pm $ (HJ) F 3:15pm-4:45pm $ (HJ) P 5:00pm-6:30pm $ (HJ)

12:00pm-1:30pm (HJ) 2:00pm-3:30pm (HJ) 6:00pm-7:30pm (HJ) 8:00pm-9:30pm (HJ)

northvanrec

18

Sunday

$ = $1.00

P 1:30pm-3:00pm (HJ) F 3:15pm-4:45pm (HJ) P 5:00pm-6:30pm (HJ)

3*

Saturday

stay connected with us!

Jan

2*

F 1:00pm-2:30pm (KM) P 3:00pm-4:30pm (KM)

A34 - North Shore News - Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Registration Guide

Teaching teens about health and fitness Manisha Krishnan

mkrishnan@nsnews.com

WITH obesity rates as high as they are, teenage fitness has never been more important.

Luckily, there are a couple of programs in North Vancouver that are helping introduce teens to different ways of working out.

The weight training intro program at William Griffin recreation centre teaches teens aged 15 and up how to navigate the gym.

“It reviews the use of the equipment so it goes over all of the equipment in the gym, cardio equipment, weight training machines, free weights, and stretch rooms as well as other equipment such as bands or ropes,” says programmer Emily Wimbles.

The three-session course

also covers effective exercises and a core program, plus it includes a one-on-one consultation with the trainers.

“It’s basically a great program to motivate you and to set your goals,” says Wimble.

Teens who sign up will receive a three-month membership to the rec centre.

The program starts Jan. 14, 4-5 p.m.

Another option for youth is the teen yoga program at William Griffin and Parkgate community centres. The fun class, available to those aged 12-18, is designed to help improve flexibility and posture as well as encourage relaxation.

Classes start Jan. 10.

To register for either of these programs go to www. northvanrec.com or phone 604-987-7529 for William Griffin and 604-983-6350 for Parkgate.

TAKE ANOTHER LOOK! browse more photos from more events at nsnews.com

NEWS photo Mike Wakefield

LIFESTYLE consultant Nathan Jantz works with Maja Kostanski and Taylor Heatherington at William Griffin Recreation Centre.

Babymoon brings parents together Manisha Krishnan

mkrishnan@nsnews.com

THERE’S plenty of information out there for parents these days, but one woman is trying to create a community in which to share it all.

Wendy Rairdan, a Texas native, opened up Babymoon Parenting in North Vancouver two months ago.

The organization hosts a number of parenting classes including ones that kids and babies can participate in too.

“We just don’t have the resources that parents did 30 years ago so we have to

“To train and prepare children for their future roles in life, whatever those may be”

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create our own community and we have to create our own support and find our own education,” says Rairdan.

Like storyoga for parents and toddlers two to three years old and Little Gurus, four-five years old.

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Wednesday, December 15, 2010 - North Shore News - A35

Registration Guide

Salsa babies dance to music From page 34

NEWS photo Mike Wakefield

BEVERLY Kemp and Louise Howard tutor students in North and West Vancouver.

Finish strong: get the edge in school Manisha Krishnan

mkrishnan@nsnews.com

EVERYONE wants their children to do well in school and tutoring can help make that happen.

Cutting Edge Tutoring in West Vancouver offers one-on-one tutoring to help children from Kindergarten to Grade 12.

“There’s weekly tutoring and drop-in tutoring for students who just want to come in and get help before an exam or have a big project coming up,” says co-owner Beverley Kemp.

Sessions are usually private, but there are also Study with a Buddy exam prep classes and preview math camps in June and August.

“We supplement the core curriculum with our own resources that completely parallel what’s going in the classroom, so that kids get additional exposure to the academic material,” says Kemp.

The agency sees all types students — some who need extra help and others who simply want to work ahead.

“It’s a bit of a unique demographic . . . in West Vancouver. The vast majority of kids are university-bound so we have some kids who are struggling; we’ve worked

with kids with learning issues, but a lot of our kids want to excel academically, kids who are in Advanced Placement courses.”

Kemp and her business partner Louise Howard, who met while teaching at Rockridge secondary, got into the tutoring business because they liked the one-on-one component of it.

“We really liked the ability to be able to impact kids lives and really get to know them and work with them in that personalized setting,” says Kemp.

Last year Cutting Edge, offered a $500 scholarship to a West Vancouver secondary student, and this year they’ll be giving out three $300 scholarships to students at West Van, Rockridge and Sentinel.

“We wanted to award someone who was having a bit of financial difficulty and going to university was going to be a struggle without financial support,” says Kemp, adding they’re also looking for ways to support a sports team.

Cutting Edge Tutoring is open to students in West Vancouver and North Vancouver. To set up a dropin session call 604-913-0720 — the cost is $70. Ongoing weekly tutoring is $58 per session. The office is located at 202-585 16th Street, West Vancouver.

The eight-week programs, created by instructor Vanessa Braun, are a mix of yoga, songs, rhymes and games, “She’s combined stories about animals and nature with yoga. So the kids read about something with a lion and when they hear lion then they do the lion pose,” says Rairdan.

Classes run Jan. 7- March 4, 10:15-10:45 a.m. for toddlers and 11-11:30 a.m. for young kids.

There is also a range of salsa classes for pregnant moms, moms with babies and moms and toddlers.

In Salsa Tots, kids and parents get to shake their hips to fun latin beats with maracas.

Salsa Bellies and Salsa Babies are also fun ways to keep fit and introduce your newborn to music.

All three courses run Jan. 20-March 10, 1:15-2 p.m. for babies, 2:15-3 p.m. for tots and 6:30-7 p.m. for pregnant women.

Rairdan, a former nurse and volunteer for The Adoptive Families Association of B.C., has done a lot of work with children and parents.

She travelled all over the U.S. teaching the Happiest Baby on the Block class on a state

NEWS photo Mike Wakefield

INSTRUCTOR Lara Leonotowich leads a group of moms and babies in a salsa class at Babymoon in Parkgate Shopping Centre. grant.

“It’s a method about how to stop babies crying, how to soothe and comfort babies,” says Rairdan.

“The information that’s out about child development

Youth Hockey Development Programs Power Skating and Hockey Skills Sundays Nov 21-Dec 19 Ages: 5 - 8 Level: Beginner $95+ HST per session Winter Break Hockey Hockey Tips for Tots Camps Sundays Dec 20-23 Nov 9-Dec 14 Ages: 6-8 & 9-12 Ages: 3.5 - 6 Full and Half day options Level: Beginner available $72 + HST Ages: 3.5 - 6 (half day) Prices from $116 to $205

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is just exponential now, there’s so much more that we know but it’s hard to sort through all that information and decide what is most applicable to your family,” she adds.

Other classes available at Babymoon include infant massage, baby sign language and parent and toddler creative brain dance.

To register go to www. babymoonparenting.com.

A36 - North Shore News - Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Hummers winter here

THIS fall I’ve had several questions come up frequently about the North Shore’s bird life so I thought that I’d share some of these with you.

More hours.

More choice.

With more hours in our North Shore branches, the Internet, and telephone banking, getting the advice you need when you need it has never been easier. www.rbcadvicecentre.com

Question: What is the hawk that stakes out my backyard bird feeder? In fact, sometimes it has been seen nabbing something as big as a flicker or even a pigeon.

Answer: There are several raptors that are commonly seen in parks and gardens, especially where there are bird feeders. These are the Cooper’s hawk, sharpshinned hawk and merlin.

Sometimes even the tiny Northern pygmy owl will do likewise. The most commonly seen backyard hawk is the Cooper’s, or as birders like to refer to it, “The Coop.”

It and the sharp-shinned hawk are accipiters — shortrounded-winged, long-tailed bird hunters designed for rapid attack — ambush!

There is a larger; locally rare member of the accipiter group called the Northern goshawk. This red-tail sized hawk can take prey as large as ducks.

Many people, even experienced birders, have trouble telling a “sharpie” from a “coop” and sometimes it is challenging. Size can help to separate them with

Wild About Birds Al Grass

the “sharpie” being robinsized; and the “coop” being crow sized. The former has a squared off trail, whereas the coop’s tail is rounded at the base usually. In raptors, females are larger than males and tougher too.

The merlin is a small falcon whose pointed wings tell you right away the group of birds to which it belongs.

The merlin was once known as the pigeon hawk. It would be very rare to get an American kestrel (sparrow hawk) at a bird feeder or even a backyard but, of course, not impossible.

Some people worry that by putting up a bird feeder they are setting the table for predators. The fact is that these raptors hunt along forest edges, thickets and hedges, taking only what they need to survive. They have their limits, so not to worry.

Question: Are there really hummingbirds in winter on the North Shore? I thought they all went south for the winter.

Answer: Two species of “hummers” are commonly seen on the North Shore — the rufous (which migrates to Mexico) and the resident Anna’s. Rufous leave in late summer or early fall, which means the hummer you see at you feeder in winter is Anna’s.

The male is identified by its bright red crown and throat (gorget).

If you have a hummingbird feeder out, there are several important things to keep in mind. Make the sugar solution three parts water to one part white sugar. Do not us honey, so-called brown sugar or add food colouring. Make sure to change the nectar at least once every five days and keep the feeder clean of black mold. Once you start a feeder, don’t stop just because it gets cold outside.

Hummers go into a state of lowered metabolism called torpor, such as when they rest at night, but they can only do this for so long — they still need to load up on high-energy goods like sugar nectar.

Be sure to get a good hummingbird feeder that is See Seek page 40

STAY BACK 10 METRES, IT COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE It’s storm season in B.C. and at this time of year strong winds can cause power outages. It’s pretty obvious when your power is out, but a downed energized power line is very dangerous and doesn’t give you any warning. There is no “bear in the area” or “slippery when wet” sign, just thousands of volts surging through the ground. While it may not appear deadly, every downed power line should be treated with respect, 10 metres of respect. Stepping closer could end your life.

So if you see a downed power line, stay back 10 metres (the length of a bus), call 911, and keep others away.

Stay back 10 metres—it’s one of the 3 Keys of Electrical Safety.

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MAKING DOUGH with your food processor.

See story PAGE 38

YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to EXCEPTIONAL CUISINE

It’s Tutto Bene on Lonsdale

Afternoon Tea Lunch Feature: The Urban Tea Merchant will offer an afternoon tea and lunch for the holiday season, MondayFriday, noon-2 p.m. until Dec. 31 at Park Royal Village, West Vancouver. Cost: $19.

Reservations: 604-926-3392.

Deana Lancaster dlancaster@nsnews.com

ENOUGH! Enough with all the games.

No more Musical Parking Spot, Christmas List Bingo, I Spy The Perfect Gift, and Cashier Line Hopscotch; they’re exhausting and I need a rest. Let’s take a break and eat some good food.

I have just the spot.

North Vancouver residents have long known about Bravo Cucina, a cosy little room tucked in at the crest of mid-Lonsdale, just before it curves and drops away to the waterfront.

There, chef Sami Bentroudi has been cooking up Italian standards for years: rich and meaty Bolognese sauce, kicky pasta arrabbiata, linguini with veal meatballs or creamy clam sauce. In fact, his cooking is so popular in the neighbourhood that it can be tough to score a table without reservations made well in advance.

At last, Bentroudi has come up with a workable solution to the crunch created by his indisputable popularity.

He’s opened a brand-new restaurant, right next door to Bravo Cucina, named Tutto Bene Ristorante Italiano — which roughly translates to “All good.”

We checked it out on a recent Saturday night, and in a bold move, did it without a

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TUTTO Bene chef Felix Roesner and owner Sami Bentroudi show off black linguini with prawns and scallops and a salad of eggplant, peppers, bocconcini and frisée. reservation — something that would be unheard of at Bravo Cucina on a weekend. We got lucky. Though the room is diminutive, it wasn’t quite full, and with help from the service team we managed to snap up the table in the centre of the room.

We didn’t feel lonely out there — the space is snug, all dark wood and velvety earth tones with an eclectic mix of art on the walls and cone pendant lights casting a warm glow over the bar. It could even be called romantic, except for an older woman seated at a corner table, loudly commenting on the food and service to her dining companion. Please fellow diners, I beg of you: give your review quietly, or save it for when you get home (or for your weekly column or foodie blog). Those seated with you in close quarters would prefer to make up their own mind about their food and experience; there is little as disconcerting as listening to

an abrasive play-by-play while you’re trying to enjoy a quiet dinner out.

We blocked out her narration and delved into the menu, accompanied by the same squares of pillowy bread (paired with balsamic and olive oil) served next door.

Tutto Bene chef Felix Roesner has ventured into some new territory with this menu; there are some intriguing ideas here, and a greater focus on seafood.

A warm Caesar salad makes the roster along with one that combines cherry tomatoes, artichoke hearts and Sicilian marinated olives, and another of radicchio leaves rolled around gorgonzola and figs.

Soups include oyster and crab bisque and antipasti features crab cakes, lobster salad and a heap of mussels and clams steamed in broth.

I was disappointed to be told that the restaurant was all out of the inventive-sounding octopus carpaccio, served with buttermilk jelly, baby arugula and pomegranate vinaigrette.

Instead, I opted for a plate of perfectly seared triangles of ahi tuna, highlighted with the piercing tang of black olive tapenade, and accompanied by satisfyingly crunchy butternut squash chips for $12. The saltysweet fennel and prosciutto salad, $9, spiked with lemon anise aioli and served with crostini, was equally good.

Pastas include the housemade black linguini studded with seared prawns and scallops in a saffron sauce, cannelloni made with poached shellfish and served with a black truffle tuile, and another house pasta creation made with ginger and lemon sauce.

Mains range: there is calamari, grilled and stuffed with goat cheese and sundried tomatoes; saltimbocca of chicken breast; and beef tenderloin, on its own or with prawns for Tutto Bene’s version of “Surf n’ Turf.”

My sablefish was utterly delicious, among the best

New Year’s Eve “Practice” Party: In preparation for the big event Cambie BCLDB Signature Store at 5555 Cambie St., Vancouver will host a party featuring Henkell sparkling wines, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 4-7 p.m. Guests will enjoy complimentary samples of Henkell Brut and Rosé and a New Year’s Eve countdown every half hour.

Le Grand Vin: Vancouver’s Cru Restaurant welcomes winemaker Pascal Madevon with a four-course dinner, Jan. 12 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tickets $85 per person plus taxes and gratuity. To reserve phone 604677-4111.

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I’ve had — blissfully marinated in grappa and soy sauce, cooked until it falls apart with gentle prodding by my fork, then topped with parsleycilantro pesto and tomato confit and served with a handful of tender veggies, for $28.

We weren’t as enamoured with the Fraser Valley duck breast, $30, which arrived sliced and drizzled in a Madeira jus. It’s a tricky dish; hard to avoid that slight chewiness that duck tends toward, and this one didn’t. But the flavour was good, and it came with the same mix of tasty veggies.

The bar is small but still contains a wellrounded selection of beer, cocktails and a fair list of local and Italian wines.

Keeping in mind the new, stricter impaired driving laws we opted to share a half-litre of

Frescobaldi Remole Toscana Sangiovese (with the lion’s share going to the passenger) — a velvety blend of Sangiovese and Cab with soft tannins, and acidity that makes it an easy match for almost any dish.

A note about the service. Despite our neighbour’s loud remonstrations, we thought our experience was ably handled, especially considering there was only one server working the room with the help of a hostess and a service assistant. All three were gracious, helpful and quick to respond to any requests, but it wouldn’t hurt to add another server on a busy night.

Our bill for the evening was $113.12 including HST — good value for a tasty recharge during this hectic season.

Tutto Bene Ristorante Italiano is located at 1211 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Call 604-973-0299 for information or reservations.

Make some dough Kim Thom

Contributing Writer

ALL I want for Christmas is . . . a food processor.

Of course food processors are terrific for grating, slicing, chopping and mixing but at this time of year I get the most use from mine cutting fat into flour for pastry. This week features two basic recipes that are handy all year round. In both cases it is critical that the mixture be gently pulsed just until the butter is reduced to 1 ⁄8- to ¼-inch bits, about the size of small peas. Do not use the “On” button on your food processor for these recipes, only the “Pulse” button!

Food Processor Pie Dough This is a great recipe for all sweet or savoury pies and tarts. This technique avoids messy dough bits getting stuck under your fingernails and also involves a minimum of contact of warm hands with the dough, thus ensuring a successful outcome. This recipe has helped turn many non-bakers into great pie makers. ½ cup butter

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Cut butter and lard into ¼- to ½-inch cubes; freeze for 30 minutes.

In food processor fitted with a metal blade combine flour, salt and baking powder by pulsing a few times.

Sprinkle frozen butter on top and with a fork toss with the flour to coat, then cut the butter into the flour with eight one-second pulses (count “one and”) or 15 to 20 really quick pulses.

Fluff the mixture with a fork, lifting it up from the bottom of the bowl. Add lard or shortening and pulse for eight to 12 one-second pulses (count “one and”) or until the flour is pale yellow and resembles coarse cornmeal with butter pieces no larger than small peas. Break egg into a glass measuring cup and beat until foamy. Add vinegar and enough ice water to make 2⁄3 cup (150 ml). Pour egg mixture evenly over the flour mixture and pulse just

until dough starts to clump together.

Note: Do not overprocess by letting it form into a ball!

Alternatively, if you’re nervous about over-processing, pour the egg/water mixture over the flour mixture and toss with a fork just until dough holds together. The dough will look crumbly.

The dough should weigh about 750g. Place two or three 12-inch wide pieces of plastic wrap on the work surface.

Divide dough between the pieces of plastic wrap. If you prefer thin pastry make three disks; you can ensure even amounts by placing each piece of plastic wrap on a digital scale and adding dough until it reads 250g. Inexperienced pastry makers may prefer to start with a thicker dough, so divide the dough between two pieces of plastic wrap.

Using the outer edges of the wrap as a barrier between your hands and the dough, quickly work the dough into a ball then flatten it into a disk five to six inches wide and about one inch thick. It may seem crumbly and would be difficult to roll but it comes together while chilling. The dough should have little See Use page 39

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Use ‘pulse’ rather than the ‘on’ switch when making dough large wooden rolling pin with handles and a 17-inch cylinder, purchased at a restaurant supply store.

Fabulous Food Processor Cream Scones I know this recipe is the reason the girls all come to my annual Sheway fundraiser tea.

The dough may be prepared and frozen up to 2 weeks ahead.

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WITH the help of a few simple tricks, you can use your food processor for perfect pastry dough every time.

From page 38 blobs of yellow and white all over. Repeat with remaining dough. Wrap tightly and chill for 30 minutes or up to three days, or freeze up to three months. The resting time in the refrigerator is important so do not skip this step or you will have big trouble rolling the dough.

Remove from the refrigerator 15-30 minutes before rolling out or three hours ahead if frozen. Liberally

sprinkle work area with flour.

Place dough disk on flour and liberally sprinkle with more flour, spreading it evenly over the dough with your hand.

Roll from the centre outward almost to desired size. Sprinkle with flour and flip dough over, sprinkle top with flour and roll to desired size. If the dough sticks to the work area it is handy to slide a very thin spatula underneath. I find an offset blade spatula measuring about 1¼ x 8 inches particularly helpful.

Cut into tart shapes or place rolling pin in the middle of dough and flip half of dough over pin then place dough into buttered pie plate.

Trim excess dough to within ½-inch all around, fold under and crimp as desired.

Makes two or three nineinch single crust pies or 24 tarts using a four-inch cutter.

Hint: There are many types of rolling pins available made from wood, marble, silicone and more but I have had the best success with a

2 cups unbleached all purpose flour 1 Tbsp baking powder 3 Tbsp sugar ½ tsp table salt 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into ¼-inch cubes 1 cup whipping cream Serve with: butter, Devon cream, whipped cream and jam (any or all!)

Place flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in bowl of food processor fitted with a metal blade. Pulse six times, one second each time, to mix dry ingredients.

Remove lid and sprinkle butter chunks evenly over the dry ingredients. Cover and pulse 12 times, one second each time; dough should resemble a coarse meal with a few slightly larger lumps.

Remove blade; stir in whipping cream until dough begins to form, about 30 seconds. (It’s a bit awkward but saves messing up a bowl — if desired transfer ingredients to a bowl then stir in whipping cream.)

The dough should weigh

about 650g. Spread two pieces of plastic wrap on work surface. Divide the dough equally between the two pieces of wrap. Using the outer edges of the wrap as a barrier between your hands and the dough, quickly work the dough into a ball then flatten it into an six-inch wide disk about one-inch thick; wrap and repeat with remaining dough. Allow to rest in refrigerator for 30-60 minutes or up to three days or freeze up to two weeks (thaw before proceeding.)

Preheat oven to 425 F. Cut each disk into six wedges.

Place on an ungreased baking sheet and bake on middle oven rack until light brown, 10-11 minutes. Cool on rack for 10 minutes before serving. It is important to let them rest before serving because they are so delicate they will fall apart if not cooled for at least 10 minutes. Makes 12 scones.

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holiday happenings

Save Your Stamps: The North Shore News is collecting stamps from Christmas cards for the Stamp Out Cancer project of the Fraternal Order of the Eastern Star. Bring them to the reception at the North Shore News, 126 East 15th Street, North Vancouver.

Christmas Wishes: The Christmas Wish List website posts personal stories and wish lists from homeless people across the Lower Mainland, with participation from the North Shore Housing Centre, to connect community members interested in giving a gift with those in need. Info: www.homelesspartners.com.

Kettle Volunteers: The Salvation Army is looking for volunteers to work two hour minimum shifts until Dec. 24 at 6 p.m. The shifts normally start at 10 a.m. and finish at mall closings. Carollers, musicians and other forms of entertainment are encouraged. Info: Alexa, 604-366-0410.

Christmas Tree Sale: North and West Vancouver Scouts will sell Christmas Trees at Clyde Avenue and Taylor Way until Dec. 24, noon to 9 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays.

Crafty Christmas Weekends: Artists will sell jewelry every weekend until Christmas on the retail level of Lonsdale Quay, with one-of-a-kind items ranging such as jewelry made from 1920’s vintage beads and doormats crocheted from old plastic bags.

Park Royal Santa’s Workshop: Santa will set up shop at Park Royal South Centre Court until Dec. 24, featuring holiday movies for the kids, baggage and coat check, holiday giftwrapping and an unwrapped toy drive supporting Family Services

of the North Shore.

For the full schedule of holiday activities at Park Royal, visit www.shopparkroyal.com.

Pet Food and Supplies Drive: The sixth annual Dog Handlers’ Christmas Pet Food and Supplies Drive is accepting donations of pet food, supplies and funds for three Lower Mainland Charities: Friends of the Animals, the Pacific Animal Foundation and Action for Animals in Distress. Tax receipts available for donations of $20 or more.

Donations can be made until Dec. 24 at Village Pet Foods, 5323 Headland Drive, West Vancouver, or Natural-Plus Pet Supplies, 1174 Marine Drive, North Vancouver.

School Choirs Sing Holiday Favourites: Lots of chances to catch school choirs singing Christmas c≠≠arols. Various schools will perform at Lonsdale Quay throughout December.

Argyle Secondary will perform at the Lynn Valley Main Library Dec. 16, 2 to 3 p.m.

Holiday Hi-Light Festival: The gardens at Park & Tilford shopping centre, North Vancouver will be lit until Dec. 31.

Red Sock Campaign: Nood has partnered with the Salvation Army to donate $2 or more for a pair of red socks, with the goal of raising enough for 10,000 socks, to be distributed to homeless and other disadvantaged people in the area where donations are made. Donations are open until Dec. 31 at www. nood.ca.

Winter Gift Gallery: A unique selection of gifts by local artists until Jan. 9 at the Seymour Art Gallery, 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. From scarves to paintings, jewelry to sculpture, your holiday gifts can be found here. Info: 604-9241378 or www.seymourartgallery.com.

Winter Harp: This ensemble of harps, medieval instruments,

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A Traditional Christmas: The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra will perform their holiday tradition Dec. 17, 4 and 7:30 p.m. at the Centennial Theatre. Admission: $36.50/$32.75. For tickets call 604-984-4484.

The Ambleside Orchestra will present a free Christmas/Hanukkah concert at Lonsdale Quay, Friday, Dec. 17, 6:30 p.m. at 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver.

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THOUSANDS of twinkling lights illuminate the legislature in Victoria, where the Festival of Trees, top left, and the Gingerbread Showcase, left, are popular attractions. For a Christmas guide to the capital city, visit www. downtownvictoria.ca.

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■ Gingerbread Showcase, Inn at Laurel Point: Satisfy your sweet tooth for holiday confections with none of the calories. The waterfront hotel’s second annual gingerbread house display features dozens of sweet creations, from carousels to storefronts, on exhibit to Jan. 2. Cast your vote for your favourite masterpiece by making a donation to Habitat for Humanity Victoria. Surprise your sweetie with a Naughty

package, complete with love kit and breakfast in bed. Rates start at $164 based on double occupancy. Families can enjoy the Gingerbread package, with gingerbread tea in the hotel’s award-winning Aura restaurant, to Dec. 31, starting at $129. www.laurelpoint.com.

■ Bear Wear display at Hotel Grand Pacific: On your way to view the legislature buildings, step into this nearby hotel for a look at this fanciful display of bears dressed and donated by local businesses, to Dec. 19.

Vote for your favourite furry friend with a donation or place a bid in the silent auction. www. hotelgrandpacific.com ■ Festival of Trees, Fairmont Empress Hotel: Tour the festive collection of trees decorated in support of B.C. Children’s Hospital, to Jan. 4, and cast a

ballot for your favourite tree before indulging in the timehonoured tradition of tea at the Empress. Little ones get the royal treatment and their own tiered plate of sandwiches and sweets with the Prince and Princess Tea. www.fairmont. com/empress ■ Gemstone jewelry at Skanda: Feast your eyes on a glittering display of all things merry and bright. Gemstones, crystals and pearls glimmer from wall to wall in this Fort Street boutique that offers jewelrymaking classes, from beginner to advanced, as well as custom and ready-made designs. www. skanda.ca ■ Tea tastings at Silk Road: Escape for a moment from the holiday hustle and bustle, and sit down at the tea tasting bar at Silk Road to experience 1,000

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Head for the hills this Christmas SOMETIMES it takes a trip to the mountains to really get in the festive spirit.

Fancy a getaway that includes some snow this season? Here are just a few of the options available in our region.

The Hotel Bellwether, a waterfront retreat in Bellingham, Washington, recently launched the Bay to Baker package, an active winter getaway that includes one night of accommodations, two adult tickets to Mount Baker and continental breakfast for two.

Mount Baker Ski Area, located 56 miles east of Bellingham, provides 1,000 acres of terrain, 38 marked trails, eight quads and two handle tows. The majority of the terrain is suitable for the intermediate skier, yet the mountain also offers areas for expert and beginner levels.

Rates for the Hotel Bellwether Bay to Baker package start at $220 based on double occupancy. The package is available December 1, 2010 through March 31, 2011, snow conditions permitting.

For more information visit hotelbellwether.com or call 1877-411-1200.

Big White Ski Resort is expecting a record season and the province’s best family resort is offering a number of new activities and programs including family and seniors skiing and snowboarding zones. Three runs have been selected with signage, gated entry and the addition of extra slope watchers to ensure that speed and safe skiing and riding are being are followed. Off the slopes Big White has added a new ice climbing tower that reaches a height of 60 feet. To make a reservation, call Big White Central Reservations at 1-800-663-2772 or (250) 765-8888 or email at cenres@

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Exclusive access to Sun Peaks is granted twice a week this winter during two signature events, the First Trax Breakfast and the Fondue Dinner and Evening Descent.

The First Trax Breakfast gets snow seekers up the chairlift before anyone else. New this winter, participants get to spend the first hour of the day riding the Crystal Chairlift. The First Trax Breakfast takes place every Wednesday, beginning today, Dec. 15.

The Fondue Dinner and Evening Descent experience begins with a trip up the Sunburst Chairlift to Sunburst Lodge where you dine on a delightful fondue dinner with live music. Just when you think it’s over, a decadent chocolate fondue dessert appears. Then get set for an exhilarating trip down the torch-lit slopes of Tod Mountain. With a headlamp, a glowstick and a guide leading the way, feel the ripple of fresh corduroy as you carve your way home under the stars. The Fondue Dinner and Evening Descent runs Thursday evenings beginning Dec. 16.

Of course, you’ll won’t be disappointed if you choose to head to the resort-municipality that’s closest to home. Whistler Blackcomb tops mountain resort rankings once again this season. Whistler Blackcomb placed in the top three in six “overall” award categories including No. 1 “Best Place to Ski & Stay in North America”

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Finally, if you can’t leave town, but want to pretend you are, make reservations for one of the most scenic brunches around: The Fairmont Vancouver Airport’s Christmas Day Gala Brunch. Watch

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NO matter what the taste of those hard-toshop-for people on your Christmas list you can find a perfect match at a book store.

This is particularly true on the North Shore where our libraries have some of the highest per capita usage in the country and we have wide range of book stores, pointing to a very literate community.

■ Canadian Voices, distributed by Inspired by Holdings, $23.95.

This collection of stories by some of our best-known Canadians offers their accounts of who has inspired them.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper opens the book with his nod to the men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces.

Others give more personal tales like David Suzuki who speaks of the inspiration he has gained from his young daughter. Or there is gold

medalist Alexandre Bilodeau’s touching tribute to his brother Frederic.

■ The Book of “Unnecessary” Quotation Marks, by Bethany Keeley.

Published by Chronicle Books, $16.95.

Does bad grammar drive you crazy or poor spelling get your temperature up? For Bethany Keeley it is the misuse of quotation marks that puts her over the edge. She has collected a gallery of signs, which boldly display their abuse of the English language.

Keeley interprets what the message is actually conveyed by these quotation marks to often hilarious results.

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■ Gary Goldschneiders’s Everyday Astrology.

Published by Quirk Books, $27.95.

Astrologer Gary Goldschneider looks at each of the zodiac signs and explains how they should interact with the other signs. He looks at each one from a wide range of perspectives. What may be good advice for Aries to get along with your Pisces lover may be terrible for your Pisces boss and Goldschneider helps you make these distinctions.

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“People often turn to charitable giving opportunities at this time of year as a way to celebrate the season, honour a loved one or make a donation as a gift on someone else’s behalf,” said Lorie Chortyk, the BC SPCA’s general manager of community relations in a recent press release..

The BC SPCA has a number of gift-giving suggestions for animal lovers, says Chortyk: ■ The popular Pawsitive Gifts program is one way to support animals in need. This year for the first time, donors will be able to specifically support the society’s cruelty investigations department as it conducts nearly 6,000 new cruelty investigations a year. Starting at $10, Pawsitive Gifts include various levels of companion, farm and wild animal care, emergency response and educational gifts such as the Bite Free kit for schools. Visit pawsitivegifts.ca.

■ The new Guardian Angel program allows donors to support an animal available for adoption and send a personal message about the animal that will be posted on the animal’s online adoption profile. Donors will also be notified when the animal is adopted so they can see the difference their support made. Visit spca.bc.ca/guardianangel.

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IT’S hard to get around the fact that Christmas involves a lot of stuff.

From decorations to gifts to food to incidental things like crackers, it seems like celebrating the holidays generates a lot of junk.

It doesn’t have to. If you think back to your three R’s — reduce, reuse, recycle — you can make it through the holidays without making Santa leave too big a footprint on your behalf.

The easiest R to pursue is reusing. Now some readers are already smirking, because it’s obviously just a short hop from reusing to regifting.

Let’s be clear: there is nothing wrong with regifting. If you got something you don’t really want and you know someone who would enjoy it, pass it along. Grimly hanging on to that electric tie rack or unopened bottle of crème de menthe out of some sense of moral obligation is just silly, particularly if rewrapping it will save you from buying another one. It really is the thought that counts, not the purchase price.

If you really do want to get someone something new, make it something durable.

The small gifts for coworkers or acquaintances are the ones that tend to be cheap and disposable — consider getting a coffee mug, a keyfob, or someone other inexpensive but lasting gift. Experiences can be just as rewarding as objects when you move into the higher-end gifts; concert tickets or spa treatments make for great clutter-less gifts.

Reusing really comes into its own when it comes to decorations. In fact, this is where our modern environmental awareness

and our traditional sense of Christmas work hand-in-hand.

Buy decorations that are made to last. It’s easy, especially if you’re on a budget, to buy the cheapest, mass-produced plastic trinkets available.

While this might slim down this year’s spending, chances are they’re going to break, either while on display or buried down the back of the closet for 11 months. Invest in more durable decorations, made from wood, or glass, or metal. These last longer, and you’re more likely to put some effort into packing them away carefully at the season’s end. More importantly, having these same baubles on your tree and mantle year after year helps build that sense of tradition and ritual. It may cost a bit more to begin with, but as the years go by decorating becomes just this side of free.

Look into LED Christmas lights; again, they cost a bit

more up front, but pay for themselves in the long run.

Wrapping paper is easily reused. Try to tear it up as little as possible, then roll it back up into the cardboard tubes you got yours in. You might want to leave the name tags on for the time being, just so you don’t end up giving it back to the person who gave it to you.

Christmas cards don’t lend themselves to being simply reused, but you can cut them up and repurpose them as new name tags on presents.

There’s an important exception in the reuse category. As discussed in these pages last week, getting a real live Christmas tree is a green move. While an artificial tree can be brought out year after year, the processes that go into manufacturing PVC trees are anything but environmentally friendly and when it finally does give up the ghost, a plastic tree can only be incinerated

or land-filled, neither a good option. Real trees are purposegrown on empty lots and can be mulched after the holidays.

Most people have a fairly good idea how to recycle by now, and the trick for Christmas is simply not letting that go. It’s easy to lose your green discipline for a special occasion.

When you’re buying food and snacks and condiments, remember to check what kind of packaging they came in and think about where it will end up. Recycle and reuse when you can, repurpose when you can’t.

Taking that moment to think ahead is the key to a greener Christmas. Instead of getting caught up in the moment, pause and consider: what’s going to happen to Object X after you’ve bought it and given it. If you don’t like the answer, leave it on the shelf.

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holiday happenings From page 41 Beauty and the Beast: The North Vancouver Community Players will perform the classic play Dec. 17-19 at Hendry Hall, 815 East 11th Street. Tickets $8 for adults, $4 for children under 12. Showtime is 7 p.m. with matinees on weekends at 1 and 3 p.m.

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Barnyard celebration NORTH Shore Chorus music director Terry Pitt-Brooke conducts the choral group at Maplewood Farm’s barn as part of their Christmas celebrations.

Christmas Craft Fair: Get your last minute shopping done at this fair, Saturday, Dec. 18, 10 a.m.5 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. Admission by donation of non-perishable food items for the Vancouver Food Bank.

The Dundarave Festival of Lights: View a forest of decorated trees, bonfire, carol ships and enjoy a series of free, family orientated concerts at Dunda-

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Christmas Fundraising Gala: The Vancouver Skating Club will host the inaugural gala and show off their talented skaters at Dec. 18 from noon to 3:30 p.m. at Karen Magnussen Arena. Tickets $20, proceeds go to skating programs. Info: 604985-5727 or www.vancouverskatingclub.ca

$30 for adults, $25 for seniors and students, available online at www.chorleoni.org under Concerts and Events, then current season.

A Capella Chorus: Come hear the talented voices of North Vancouver children and youth singing Christmas favourites.

Dec. 18, 6:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church, 1044 St. George’s Ave., North Vancouver, admission by donation.

Christmas Carols and Classics: Presented by the Sinfonia Orchestra, experience the magic of the flute and harp, carols and sing-alongs at the Centennial Theatre on Dec. 18. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. with pre-show talk at 6:30 p.m. Adults $35, seniors $30, students $15. For tickets call 604-984-4484.

Build a Gingerbread House: Dec. 18 come build your own gingerbread house with the help of Mrs. Claus, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on level two of Park Royal.

To register, call 604-923-4716 or email afruhm@parkroyal.ca.

For the full schedule of holiday activities at Park Royal, visit www.shopparkroyal.com.

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 at West Vancouver United Church, 2062 Esquimalt Ave. Tickets

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Santa takes up new digs at Mount Seymour

SHARE in the holiday cheer at Mount Seymour.

Visitors to the resort are invited to Santa’s Workshop in the new Enquist Lodge to support the Greater Vancouver Food Bank and those in need this holiday season.

Bring a non-perishable food item or a cash donation for the food bank and get your picture taken with Santa for a free Mount Seymour Christmas e-card.

The new lodge is located next to the SnowPlay area, Seymour’s popular tube and toboggan parks. You’ll find Santa in Harold’s Cafe, named for pioneer Harold Enquist, who ran the first ski camp on Seymour in the 1930s. Enjoy hot apple cider and cookies in the cosy, family-friendly lodge.

Children who visit with Santa will receive a goodie bag courtesy of the resort and its sponsors. Santa’s hours are 10 a.m.4 p.m. this Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 18-19. For a daily snow report, visit www.mountseymour.com.

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Peak of Christmas: Santa comes to Grouse Mountain for the Peak of Christmas festival, offering free skating lessons, ice shows and sleigh rides, complimentary with a Grouse Mountain admission pass until Christmas eve. The public is also invited to view the Parade

of Trees in the Spirit Gallery and cast a ballot for their favourite tree. There is no admission cost, but a suggested minimum $2 donation for every vote cast will go to SOS Children’s Village BC. — Compiled by Debbie Caldwell and Tessa Holloway.

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SANTA shows off Mount Seymour’s new Enquist Lodge, where he’ll be spending time in his workshop this holiday season.

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YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to THE GAMES PEOPLE PLAY

North Van RBs shine as SFU takes its lumps

WINDSOR grad Bo Palmer was recently named to the Great Northwest Athletic Conference AllAcademic football team after a standout season on and off the field at Simon Fraser University.

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GOALIE Mark Dekanich keeps a close eye on the action during a game earlier this year with the AHL’s Milwaukee Admirals. Dekanich was called up to the Nashville Predators Dec. 3 and is waiting for his first NHL action.

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during training camp this year but was one of the team’s final cuts and was sent to the American Hockey League’s Milwaukee Admirals. The 24-year-old shone for the Admirals, racking up a 10-3-3 record with three shutouts, a .941 save percentage and a 1.71 goals against average.

“I just try to give our guys a chance to win every night,” said Dekanich. “I got off to a pretty good start down there and I’m just See Dekanich page 55

FOR more than a week North Vancouver goalie Mark Dekanich has been sitting mere inches away from every hockey-loving kid’s dream of playing in the NHL.

He’s literally sitting there, called up Dec. 3 as the backup goalie for the Nashville Predators after starter Pekka Rinne went down with a knee injury.

This is Dekanich’s second stint with the Preds this season — he served as a backup for three games in October — but he has yet to hit the ice for a minute of regular season play. But with Rinne sidelined for up to a month, Dekanich could well get his chance to spell current starter Anders Lindback soon.

The only, er, problem is that Lindback is on fire right now with two straight shutouts boosting his season record to 7-1-2 with a .931 save percentage and 2.18 goals against average. Of course Dekanich — a North Vancouver Minor Hockey Association and Burnaby Winter Club product — and the Predators don’t see it as a problem at all.

“As long as we’re winning it’s fine,” he said with a laugh as the North Shore News spoke with him by phone from Nashville on Tuesday, one day after Lindback and the Preds blanked the New York Islanders 5-0. “I’ll just keep working hard in practice and eventually I’ll get my chance, hopefully.”

Dekanich, who played college hockey at the NCAA’s Colgate University for four years, battled for a roster spot in Nashville

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DEKANICH sprawls for a save. The North Van native excelled in Milwaukee before being called up.

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Palmer scored a 3.31 grade point average in the communications program at SFU while also having a breakout season at running back for the Clan. Palmer, primarily used as a backup behind fellow Windsor grad Gabe Ephard, still racked up 417 yards in seven games to help SFU lead the league in rushing offence.

A quarterback at Windsor, Palmer began his career at SFU as a wide receiver but switched to running back before this season, his sophomore year. An 80-yard touchdown rush against Dixie State was his longest run of the year.

Ephard, meanwhile, ended the year in fine fashion, racking up a total of 228 yards in the Clan’s final game of the season against Humboldt State University.

Ephard rushed 31 times for 170 yards and a touchdown while also catching two passes for 58 yards.

Unfortunately Ephard’s efforts weren’t enough as SFU lost 66-20 to finish their first year of GNAC play with a record of 0-8. SFU went 1-9 overall for the season, their first in the NCAA Div. 2 conference after leaving the CIS. Ephard, however, was the team’s undisputed star, rushing for 941 yards and five touchdowns in 10 games.

Ephard added 16 receptions for 196 yards, averaging 113.7 total yards from scrimmage per game.

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Name: Tanis Glass School: Seycove Grade: 12 Sport: volleyball Position: power hitter Coach: Christie Geiss

Name: Mitchell Barnett School: Handsworth Grade: 12 Sport: football Position: slotback/linebacker Coach: Jay Prepchuk

The scoop: Tanis was one of the leaders of the Seycove senior girls volleyball team. Her strong volleyball skills have allowed her to play on the senior squad for the last four years. Her coach says she is always there to help her teammates improve their games. She plays hard and is a force on and off the court. It is clear that Tanis has a real passion for volleyball and has pursued excellence in her sport. When she hits the ball, you know that she is giving it everything she has, and so does the opponent!

The scoop: Mitchell was a fifth year player and captain for the Handsworth senior football team, helping the Royals reach the AA provincial championship game this season. He excelled both on offence and defence and was also an excellent special teams player.

His coach says he is an extremely dedicated, hard-working player who has been a pleasure to coach over his years on the Handsworth football team.

North Shore News high school athletes of the week are selected by the North Shore Secondary Schools Athletics Association

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Strong start for Young at UBC HANDSWORTH grad Kris Young made the most of her firstever start with the UBC Thunderbirds basketball team, scoring 23 points in a 79-66 win over the University of Alberta last month.

The CIS rookie also added four rebounds and four steals in 29 minutes while shooting 8-12 from the field, 2-2 on three-pointers and 5-5 from the free throw line.

The Thunderbirds are 7-5 in league play heading into the term break. Play will resume in January with UBC’s first home games of 2011 scheduled for Jan. 14 and 15 against the University of Calgary.

Young helped Handsworth win back-to-back provincial AAA titles, earning MVP honours at the 2010 tournament.

— Andy Prest Email information about your upcoming sporting event or results from recent competitions to aprest@nsnews.com.

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BRAEMAR elementary’s Natalie Lawson (left) drives to the hoop as Upper Lynn elementary’s Reilly Thorpe defends during the annual North Shore Invitational Elementary Basketball Tournament held last month at Sutherland secondary. The tournament, aided by coaches and students from Sutherland, Argyle and Windsor secondaries, featured eight Grade 7 boys teams and eight Grade 7 girls teams from across the North Shore. Cleveland earned the tournament title for girls while Upper Lynn was victorious in the boys event. Visit www.nsnews.com for more photos of the action.

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Dekanich in his second stint with Predators From page 53

looking forward to be playing again, whether it’s here or there.

It’s tough to be sitting on the bench and not being able to play because that’s what we like to do. I’ll just continue to work hard and hopefully continue to play the way I’ve been playing.”

Though he has yet to hit the ice for the Predators, being on the NHL club definitely trumps being in the minors in many ways, said Dekanich.

“It’s a lot better than sitting on a bus,” he said with a laugh.

“The food is a lot better, the hotels are a lot better, travel is easier.

It’s a good lifesyle.”

Dekanich keeps his friends and fans up-to-date on his hockeyplaying lifestyle with a Twitter feed (@dexshow) that he started last year while playing for Milwaukee.

“I just like to talk about stuff that’s on my mind,” he said. “I try to keep it for the most part not really hockey-related and show the fans that we’re regular people too and we do a lot of things that they do.”

Aside from the better food and hotels to tweet about, Dekanich said he is also enjoying the high level of play he sees every day in practice with the Predators.

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The coaching staff, however, has not given him any idea of exactly when and if he’ll get a start, said Dekanich. For now he’s waiting, watching and working. “(I’m going to) work as hard as I can and prove that I’m ready to play at this level,” he said. “Hopefully I’ll be able to get a game in or two to show them that I can play here. It’s sort of an audition for next year, just trying to show that I’m ready to move on from the American League and that I’m continuing to improve.”

While for now he’s watching the games from the bench, his fans back in North Van are watching him watch.

“All my friends are asking me when I’m going to play,” he said.

“I’ve had some buddies send me some pictures of me on TV sitting on the bench. It’s pretty neat.”

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Obituaries

BIRMINGHAM - Joan Laird January 22nd, 1925 – November 28th, 2010. Our mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend passed away in the arms of angels and has joined her husband Bill and granddaughter Sarah Laird Bessey. She leaves behind a large family; Nancy (Tracy-Joel {Wyatt & June}, Kristina - Earl {Ruby & Arlo}); Brian -Pat (Jason {Brooke}, Robin, Jaime {Amy}, Deborah); Laird - Kathy (Jennifer, Robert {Candace}, Matthew, Michael); Linda - Edwin (Victoria Bessey).

Dear friend Peggy who has been a companion and confidante over the years and the Friday night dinner club of friends. Thank you to Dr. Zeineddin and staff for all the precious care over the years; Dr. Jennifer Walker (Palliative Care) for making her last days as comfortable as possible; the team of nurses and aids at the North Shore Hospice and Lions Gate Hospital 7W who are living angels going beyond the level of care and kindness expected to Mom and the family. Drs. Barbara Nakielna and Bill McDonald (Caroline) for not only the medical care over the years but friendship.

Joan attended the Toronto Conservatory of Music at the age of 14 (two records published).

She met the love of her life and married at the age of 18 and finally landed in West Vancouver were she resided for over 64 years. She will be remembered by her kindness, laughter, story telling and her passion for politics.

Her family always came first with a close second being her animals.

She will be greatly missed by all she has touched. She will live on in our hearts. an informal memorial will be held at the First Memorial Boal Chapel; 1505 Lillooet Road North Vancouver on Saturday December 18th, 2010 @ 10:00am. In lieu of flowers donations to the Salvation Army or your local SPCA.

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EWING - Gordon It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Gordon on Tuesday, November 30, 2010 in his 89th year. Gordon was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Caroline and son-inlaw Dave. Gordon is lovingly remembered by his wife, Ruth, of 61 years, three daughters Patricia (Don), Kathleen and Barbara. He will be greatly missed by his grandchildren Malia, Jesse (Erin), Tucker (Heather), Jason (Jamie), Derek, Jennifer (Nick), and great grandchildren Sara and David.

Gordon was born on February 26, 1922 in Victoria, B.C. He attended Victoria High and graduated in 1940 with honours. He joined the RCAF in 1942 where he served as a Corporal during World War II. After the war he returned to BC Electric in Victoria where he met and married Ruth in 1949. In 1953, Gordon was transferred and the family made their home in North Vancouver. Gordon was an Accredited Public Accountant and also obtained certification from the Banff School of Advanced Management in 1965. He worked at BC Hydro as Manager, Budget and Control until his retirement in 1978. After his retirement, he moved to West Vancouver and enjoyed daily walks on the seawall and many trips abroad with Ruth. He especially loved their travels to Australia, Europe, Russia, China and Japan, Africa, India and their annual vacations to Hawaii and Palm Springs.

Gordon was a loving husband, father and grandfather. His outgoing personality earned him many friends. He loved baseball, hockey, and music. He was a Vancouver Canucks season ticket holder for many years and enjoyed baseball games at Nat Bailey Stadium with his grandchildren. In the last few years of Gordon’s life he struggled with many health issues. The family would like to extend their appreciation and thanks for the wonderful care and support provided by his caregivers. A memorial service was held at the West Vancouver United Church, 2062 Esquimalt Avenue, West Vancouver on Tuesday, December 14, 2010. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

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STEPHEN - Rebecca Born in Coatbridge Scotland, February 27, 1921, Rebecca Stephen died in Duncan, B.C. November 30, 2010.

Predeceased by her loving husband of 58 years, James, son John and daughter in law Margaret; survived by son James (Helen) of Chemainus, daughter Moira Zealand of Sechelt, daughter in law Lucie Stephen of Sidney, 8 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and many other family members and friends throughout the world. Rebecca’s early life in Scotland and Chile was followed by war time service at Mearnskirk Hospital in Glasgow, where she met, nursed and later married James, a Lieutenant in the Royal Marines.

After post war years in Gourock and Tynemouth, the couple and their 3 children immigrated in 1954 to North Vancouver, residing at the corner of Ridgeway and 8th Street. In 1985 Rebecca and James relocated to Libby Lodge in Horseshoe Bay. St. Andrew’s United church was integral to Rebecca’s life through work as church secretary, and service to the disadvantaged and an adult day care program.

Whether in St. Andrew’s choir, on school PTAs, or in the North Shore Conservative associations, Rebecca was a conscientious, committed volunteer.

Remembered for her friendship and compassion, she was ever gracious and always a lady; those she touched were blessed by her humanitarian approach to life.

Above all, Rebecca was a loving wife, mother and granny. A memorial service will be held on December 21st at 1:00 at St. Andrew’s United church, North Vancouver. In lieu of flowers, please donated to the charity of your choice.

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IOANNOU, Konstantin (Con) Feb. 21st, 1923 - Dec. 9th, 2010 Born in Romania in 1923, Con sadly passed away peacefully on December 9th, 2010. He was predeceased by sisters Helen, Eugenia and Mimi and brothersin-law Bill and Grahame. He is very sadly missed by his soulmate and wife Dorothy (Dot), sons Greg (Anne) and Tony, grandchildren Seth and Leah, niece Elly (Spiro) and family, sister-in-law Joy and family, brother-in-law Harry (Celia) and many, many friends. Con will long be remembered by family and friends in Australia and Canada for his sense of humour, thoughtfulness, work ethic and attention to detail, and his compassion and ready smile. His career as a highly skilled sheet metal fabricator included many high profile projects in the aviation field, including several very challenging fabrication assignments for NASA. Our whole family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Randsalu and Dr. Follows for their outstanding care, and to the very caring and compassionate staff at the Capilano Care Centre for their loving and tireless care of our very special man who has left a huge hole in all our hearts.

By Con’s request, there will be no service, but he would have been delighted if people would follow his habit of giving a warm smile to a stranger..... and enjoying the occasional cold beer.

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GODBER- LALA EMPEY March 11 1931- Dec 9, 2010 Lala passed away peacefully at her Lynn Valley home early in the morning on December 9th, 2010.

Lala was diagnosed with lung cancer late this summer, and the cancer metastized quickly. Lala did not want to inform many of her friends about her illness, and for most, it wasn’t until she spent a few days in North Shore Hospice that most of her friends found out about her illness. Lala is predeceased by her Husband Cedric 'Cid', and survived by her Sister Anetta, Rick and Sue (Cid’s son & Daughter-in-law) and Son Chris. Lala worked as a Registered Nurse in the original Lions Gate Hospital, then to the new LGH, and retired her career in Evergreen 2 North. Lala enjoyed being able to help others in need. As the cancer metastized quickly, Lala was admitted in the new North Shore Hospice for a few days until her son was able to make arrangements for palliative/ hospice at her home. As most of her nursing friends commented' Lala was able to participate in almost every aspect of LGH, from the old hospital to the new Hospice'. Lala’s friends were her family, a group of retired Nurses looking after each other was very important to her. The bond between these women is something I will never forget.

Services will be held on Friday, December 17th, 2010 at 2pm (1400) at First Memorial, North Vancouver. In lieu of flowers, donations to the new North Shore Hospice would be greatly appreciated. I would like to thank the staff at NSH, you are truly beautiful people.

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MICHAEL - Bernhard Wilhelm Bernie passed away peacefully on December 9, 2010 at the age of 82 after complications from surgery. Bernie will be lovingly remembered by his wife Gloria, son, Kirk, daughter, Sandy, sonin-law Steve and grandsons Lee and John. Bernie was known throughout his career as the “engine” man, working at Finning from 1958 – 1973, followed by Sea West Engines until his retirement to the Sunshine Coast in 1993 where he enjoyed many years of boating, fishing golf and bridge. Bernie and Gloria were blessed to have been able to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary this past September.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of your choice.

WAYWOOD, Betty Isabel

Passed away peacefully on December 8th, 2010 at the age of 94 years. Predeceased by her Husband Walter, Betty will be lovingly remembered by her sisters Trudy and Joyce, daughter, Judy, son-inlaw Paul and grandchildren, Jeremy and Joel.

The family thanks all the staff at Fellburn Care Centre for their loving care.

Memorial Service will be held at First Memorial Boal Chapel, 1505 Lillooet Rd. North Vancouver, BC on Friday, December 17, 2010 at 10:00am.

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ROBERTSON - J.H. Rocke March 31, 1940 – Dec. 7, 2010 We are so sad and heartbroken to announce that our dear Dad, Rocke, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on December 7, surrounded by his loved ones.

Rocke was the devoted and only son of Gladys and Jack. He spent a joyous childhood in West Point Grey, with his lifelong friends, attending Queen Mary Elementary and Lord Byng. In 1965 he graduated from UBC Law School and practiced law in Vancouver for 45 years. He was the most amazing loving and supportive Dad to Lauren, Lindsay and Tori (Trevor), and Grandad to Kristen, Katie, Rowan and Tavia. He will be sadly missed by his loving partner, Patty; his cuz, Mary Jo; the Mom of his girls, Valerie; and his extended circle of family, friends and colleagues. He was witty and clever, kind and unconditionally caring, dedicated and loyal, and he had one heck of a hook shot.

Rocke was a person who made everyone feel like family. In his passing, he was able to continue his generosity by sharing the gift of life through organ donation. If you feel so inclined, please consider supporting BC Children’s Hospital Foundation or Unicef in Rocke’s name. There will be a celebration of Rocke’s life between 3:30 and 6:00pm on Thursday, December 16 in West Vancouver. Please email jhrrobertson@gmail.com for details.

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WALLACE - Margaret (Peggy) Peggy fell asleep in death at 90 years of age on Friday, December 3, 2010 with her family at her side.

A lifetime resident of North Vancouver, she was predeceased by her husband Hugh. She is survived by her son Dave and his wife Karin, her granddaughters Leah and husband Philip, Tammy and husband Mike and her great grandchildren Hanna and Carsten. A special thank you to all staff at Cedarview Lodge for such kindness and care shown to Mom. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 18, 2010 at 2pm at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 2626 Mountain Highway, North Vancouver, BC.

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FT BOOKKEEPER for property management co. Job includes: A/P, monthly/ annual statements, bank recs, invoicing. Send resume & CV to Jolene@PAMC.ca.

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Auto dealer has openings for full and part time lot attendants. Must be energetic and enjoy working in a team environment.

Requires a valid B.C. drivers license and must be proficient driving manual transmission. Full medical and dental plan plus benefits. Submit resume with references.

Contact: Service Manager, Pacific Honda, 816 Automall Drive, North Vancouver Fax: 604-982-3085

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From advertising executive or banker to x-ray technician or zookeeper, you'll find it in the Employment Section.

Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months.

If you’ve been looking for a home-based opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work.

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F/T CASHIER KISA ENTERPRISES LTD. (Chevron) Now hiring full time cashier, $10.50/hr, must have 1-2 year experience and current Fire Training and Lottery Certification, must be available grave yard shift, weekends and holidays.

Resume to email: ss1515@chevronretail.ca or fax: 604-987-9946

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Special orders welcome for Brooks Wetsuits, Salus & Extrasport PFD’s Aqua Bound Canoe & Kayak Paddles 30% off

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PANAGO, Seymour, N.Van is looking for a Store SupervisorNight Shift, to supervise staff, order supplies, ensure food service & quality control, record keeping, preparing reports & knowledge of culinary genres.

Start @ $13.50/hr. Temp & F/T position. Email resume to: rustyseymournv@yahoo.com

TRUTH IN ''EMPLOYMENT'' ADVERTISING Postmedia Community Publishing makes every effort to ensure you are responding to a reputable and legitimate job opportunity. If you suspect that an ad to which you have responded is misleading, here are some hints to remember.

Legitimate employers do not ask for money as part of the application process; do not send money; do not give any credit card information; or call a 900 number in order to respond to an employment ad.

Job opportunity ads are salary based and do not require an investment.

If you have responded to an ad which you believe to be misleading please call the Better Business Bureau at 604-682-2711, Monday to Friday, 9am - 3pm or email inquiries@bbbvan.org and they will investigate.

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Under New Management 1034 Marine Drive in North Van hiring for all full time and part time positions.

Manager, Supervisor, Openers and Night Closers.

Great Benefits available for full time employees. Must be able to start immediately.

Email resume attachment to subway_careers@shaw.ca or drop off resume in person to: 1034 Marine Dr. North Van.

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PRECISE CONCRETE hiring F/T Cement Finisher. Must have comp. high school and min. 3 yrs exp. $26/hr . Email resume: mark-pretty@hotmail.com

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FEATURED EMPLOYMENT SALES CONSULTANT Capilano Audi requires a motivated, positive and enthusiastic professional to join our topperforming sales team at our new North Vancouver location. Candidate must possess an outstanding attitude along with excellent communication skills. Prior sales experience an asset but not required. Fluency in second language preferred. A current BC Motor Vehicle Sales Person License, a valid BC Drivers License and a clean driver’s abstract are all required.

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UTILITY MAINTENANCE WORKERS (2 positions) The North Vancouver Recreation Commission invites applications for Utility Maintenance Workers For position details and to apply online, visit www.northvanrec.com/ employment Competition 1530 Closing date: Dec. 31, 2010 We thank all applicants, but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted

TRADES – Maintenance Supervisor (Grounds/Trucking) The North Vancouver School District invites applications for the position of Maintenance Supervisor (Grounds/Trucking) for the Maintenance Department. This is skilled work of a supervisory nature in the direction of skilled employees engaged in the maintenance, repair, alteration, and installation of a variety of grounds and landscaping work.

The incumbent supervises grounds and transportation and is responsible for planning, assigning, checking and reviewing the work, including projects, performed by employees and contractors and may participate in the work as required. The incumbent may also be required to plan and coordinate landscaping projects and transportation needs. This supervisory position is part of the CUPE Local 389 bargaining unit.

Applicants must have completed 12th grade or equivalent, supplemented by technical courses related to the work, plus completion of a recognized apprenticeship in the horticultural trade. BC Certificate of Qualification for Horticulture (TQ) or equivalent, BC Pesticide Applicators License and valid BC Driver’s License are required.

We offer a rate of $32.29 per hour (40 hour work week) and a competitive benefits package. Please apply, giving full details of qualifications to: hiring@nvsd44.bc.ca or Human Resources North Vancouver School District 721 Chesterfield Avenue, North Vancouver BC, V7M 2M5 The closing date for applications is Friday, Dec. 17, 2010.

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Adjustable Sealy Queen Bed with frame Frame rests on 4 wheels with breaks and comes with a head board mount. The head and foot part can be adjusted separately from each other and each part has a massage feature, easily controlled via included remote control. The bed comes with Primu dreamer memory foam mattress in a Tempurpedic breathable/waterproof mattress cover. The bed has never been in contact with smoke, pets and has no damage (spillage, burns etc.).

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Wanted to Buy

COINS WANTED. Paying cash for your silver coins: Pre 1966 silver dollars, 1/2 dollars, quarters & dimes. We will pay $6 for one dollar face value, eg. 4 quarters = $6 to you. Also buying gold coins.

We will come to you. Bruce, call today 604-220-7229

WANT TO buy: 4/4 Cello w/ or w/o case & bow. In Playing condition; appearence of least importance. call 604-818-5191

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All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military.

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Cats

ENGLISH SETTER, CKC Reg. puppies, M/F, Champion lines.

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GOLDEN DOODLE Pups great family pets, email pics avail, $750. 250-674-0091

PIT BULL Pups. Blue Nose, Razors Edge/Gotti Lines. $800 1000. Call/text (1)-604-819-6006 PUGS PUREBRED, no papers, 2 blk, 2 fawn, 2 fem, 2 male $850. ready Dec 29. 604-796-2227

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Include your photo and name plus your pet’s name, age, breed and any other details you’d like featured.

Send your email to photo@nsnews.com or submit it via our website.

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Dogs

AUSSIE DOODLE/LAB Doodles, from $350 - $900, yellow, silver & choc., non shed 604-302-3993

BERNESE MOUNTAIN Dog Pups, vet ✔. Ready for Xmas! $950. Chwk. 1-604-794-3561

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

SCHNOODLE PUPPIES ready for Christmas. $750-$850. There are 4 females avail. Call 604-850-2897 or KJKrs@shaw.ca. See Kijij ad 4 pix.

Cares!

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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Houses - Sale

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Foster homes urgently req’d for rescued, abandoned & neglected dogs. Many breeds. www. abetterlifedogrescue.com

POMERANIAN TEACUP babies + Mom. 1st shoot, wormed, dew claws. $750 +. 604-581-2544

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Business Opps/ Franchises

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Dogs

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Money to Loan

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A Tight Christmas What to do when the funds are low and expectations are high?

• Give family members a clear picture of the budget and curb their requests to fit the limits.

• Prepare children in advance. It’s probably not the year to bust the myth. Explain to the Santa believers that he is responsible for one or two gifts each and that parents usually fill in the rest and that this year is tight.

• De-emphasize the gifts and concentrate on the meaning of Christmas and the experience – looking at lights, volunteering together, watching Christmas movies, reading holiday stories, and visiting others.

• Consider a potluck celebration with friends and family.

• Extended family gifts – switch to a Secret Santa or other name draw system defining the type of gift: handmade, regifts, price limits…

• Concentrate on the children and agree to forfeit the grown-up exchange.

• Think positively, someone always has it worse.

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FIREARMS

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Furniture

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

4 BRIDGESTONE Blizzak snow tires 205/60R16, 50% tread on steel rims, fits Honda Accord $350. 604-987-6466

MINK COAT, Beautiful dark brown ranch mink, floor length, w/zip off to full length, size 10-12, like new, $6500. 604-926-4162

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Lots & Acreage

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Legal/Public Notices

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: ESTATE OF Jean Brown (J. Brown), late of Apt. 103 - 1612 St. Georges Ave. North Vancouver, British Columbia V7L 3J7.

NOTICE is given that creditors and others having claims against the Estate are required to send them to the Executor, Andrew J. Hunt, 104 - 1144 St. Geroges Ave. North Vancouver, B.C. V7L 3H8, on or before January 8th, 2011, after which date the Estate assets will be distributed having regard only to claims that have been received.

EXECUTOR: Andrew Jeffrey Hunt NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: THE ESTATE OF AUDREY HELEN STEGEN, Deceased, also known as Audrey H. Stegen and Audrey Stegen, formerly of #104-130 West 22nd Street, North Vancouver, British Columbia.

NOTICE is given that creditors and others having claims against the Estate are required to send them to the Executor, Shabbir Nanji, at 2604 Lauralynn Drive, North Vancouver, BC V7J 2Y5, on or before January 15, 2011, after which date the Estate assets will be distributed having regard only to claims that have been received.

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Apartments & Condos

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

1 BR $1095. avail now, 2 BR $1595 avail Dec 1; all ocean view, renovated, dw, ns, cat ok, lower Lonsdale, 604-988-1939 1 BR $1150 heat included, W.4th & Lonsdale, 735 sq.ft, balcony, pets allowed, storage, parking spot, avail. Jan 1, 604-764-0515

1 BR, close to all amens, large apt., Jan 1, suits 1 quiet adult, n/s, $740 incls heat & h/w. no pets, North Van. 604-294-4502 1 BR +den, large, Cap. & Marine Dr. concrete bldg, balc. pool, gym ug prkg, immed, $1095 incl utils ns, np, 604-980-5348..686-4870

1 BR, Esplanade West, luxury, city view, a/c, 7 appl, incl insuite w/d, stainless, gas stove, f/p, gated prkg & storage, n/s, n/p, refs. $1395. 604-980-4296 1 BR, large $870, Gated prkg, quiet, drapes, heat incl. no pets. 1 yr lease, walk to seabus 170 W 4th. 604-987-0558 1 BR, large, $875, hardwood, hot water heat, Adult oriented, ns, np, Dec 15 or Jan.1. 604-202-3458 1 Br, Large, city/ocean view, $865, avail immed or Jan. 1. heat incl. quiet. drapes. gated or free prkg, no pets, 1 yr lease. 310 East 2nd, 604-904-0956 121 WEST 20th. Newly reno 2 BR, 3rd flr. hardwood, heat & hw incl’d, 1 yr lease np, $1400, avail now, 604-681-2521 1BR $1100 incl utls, Grand Blvd, garden level, n/s, no pets, gas f/p, new carpet, 604-836-3069

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2 BR, 13 & Lonsdale, hardwood, ns, no pets $1050 incl heat, avail Jan. 1, 604-984-9367 2 BR, 2 bath @ The Pier pool & fitness, view,nr seabus ns, np, $2,000 Feb. 1st. 778-386-5209 2 BR avail $1225 central Lonsdale, suit quiet person(s), np, ns, 604-320-9238 2 BR bright, hi-spd/cable, hardwood, ns, np, nr seabus, quiet bldg. $1600, 604-708-8998 X308

2 BR bright spacious, top flr, central Lonsdale, quiet well kept bldg. ns, np, avail Jan 1. $1192incl heat/hw, 604-904-7545 2 BR, Central Lonsdale, 1st flr, North facing, hw flrs, heat & h/water incl, no pets, $1100, Dodwell Strata Management.

604-838-5020 or 604-699-5264 2 BR, Central Lonsdale, 1st flr, south facing, hw flrs, heat & h/water incl, no pets, $1200, Dodwell Strata Management.

604-838-5020 or 604-699-5264

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Apartments & Condos

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

BLUERIDGE APTS (Family complex )

2 & 3 BR Jan. 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

GREAT LOCATION! 145 West Keith Road.

Bach $885, 1 BR $1115, 2 BR $1400 Avail Now. Ocean view. indoor pool. Concrete bldg. Ht & H/W incls.

Call 604-986-3356

3 BR, 120 West 19 now. approx 1200sf, hardwood, heat/hw incl, 1 yr lease, np $1800. 604-681-2521 Beautiful Large Suites 1 BR $925, Jan 1. 2 BR $1320, now or Jan 1. $300 Move-in Allowance 2 BR only. Heat, h/w, prkg. Lease 604-986-3866

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Apartments & Condos

6505-12

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

h/wtr ns np Jan 1 604-323-4467

LE CHATEAU, 1110 E 27th, Lynn Valley 1, 2 & 3 Br large starting @ $980. np, ns, 604-980-9219

Completely Renovated 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

MARK LOMA APTS 144 E. 19th St. - 1 bdrm $935 Weekdays 604-990-2971 MOUNTAIN VILLAGE APTS. 2 BR, Jan. 1. 604-988-3828 www.mountainvillage.ca MOUNTAIN VILLAGE APTS. 4 BR 2 bath Dec 15. Move in Allowance. 604-988-3828 www.mountainvillage.ca Parkridge Place 1 Br mtn view, $930 Bach, $770, incl heat/hw, ns, np. yr lease. 120 E Keith Rd. 604-984-7513 TUCKTON PLACE 1520 Chesterfield Rd. NV 2 bdrm $1350 No pets. Call 604-

990-2971 or Wkends 778-340-7406

VICTORIA PARK PLACE 615 St. Georges Ave @ E 6th St. A studio, 1 & 2 BR , bright, clean quiet bldg, np, ns 604-980-9057

6505-12

West Van Apt. Rentals

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

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Duplexes - Rent

1 BR bsmt, Feb 1, 300 blk E 4, front & rear entry, ns, np, $700 incls utils. N Van 604-261-8983 2 BR large, Central Lonsdale, prkg, ns, $1150 + utils. avail Dec 15 or 1st Jan 604-988-9323 2 BR upper, city view, Lower Lonsdale, fp, covered prkg, share wd, $1450 incls hydro & heat, no dogs, Dec 15 or Jan 1, 604-764-2612, 604-649-3123 3 BR +den, central Lonsdale, 1/2 duplex. 2.5 bath, wd, fp, ns, np, $1800+utils (no garage) $2000 w/garage, Jan 15, 604-984-6902

1775 Bellevue Avenue HOLLYBURN PLAZA 2 BR - Avail Jan 1 Starting at $1820. 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.

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!

3 BR Jan. 1, pool rec. rm, pet ok 2190 Bellevue Av. 604-926-6287 WHITEHALL APT’S 1640 Esquimalt Ave 1 br newly reno’d $1070 M-Fri 990-2971Wknds 604-926-9997

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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

326 WEST 1st St. 1 bdrm $865 & up. Nr seabus, secure prkg, no pets. Avail immed. 604-983-6916

Delbrook Gardens 777 W. Queens Rd -1 BR $1250. Wkdays 562-7097/Wkends 985-2876

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AMBLESIDE TOWER Studio & 1 BR avail. Excellent views, rents incl. heat & h/w.

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DELBROOK GARDENS 2 BR $1540 Wdays 604-990-2971 Weekends 604-985-2876

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PARKRIDGE TERRACE 110 E. Keith Rd. Great location, park like setting, sauna, indoor pool.

1 BR. $1075 2 Br. $1450 up views, storage.

NO PETS. 604-988-7379 www.glassmanpm.com

2 Br large, immed or Jan. 1, south view. $1025, new carpets gated prkg. quiet, drapes no pets, heat incl. nr seabus, 1 yr lease, 163 W 5th. 604-980-7501 3 BDRM twnhse, Feb 1. RGI Family friendly complex on Bowron Crt. 1 pet ok, pet deposit req’d. Util not incl. $1285. E-mail for application, mslhs@telus.net

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Furnished Accommodation

1 BR EXEC. full equip’d garden level, patio upper Lonsdale, bright $1200incls. ns, np, 604-988-8437 1 OF a kind home panoramic views, Deep Cove, 2 br, 2 ba, w/d, spa & stream on prpty, pets ok, $4,500. Jan 8/11 778-317-6993 1BR GORGEOUS suite, Sep entry, f/p, Ambleside, 6appl, suits 1, long term, ns/np, $1200 avail Jan 1. www.sweetgardensuite. blogspot.com\ 604-922-1545

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Houses - Rent

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Houses - Rent

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Houses - Rent

PANORAMIC 3 BR, 2 bath, Upper Lonsdale, 2 lvl, spotless n/s $2850 Immed 604-351-4121

3 BR character, N. Van, 3 ba, 2 kitchens, 2 f/p, updated $2500.

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2 BR up, 2 br down, 2 bath, w/d, garage, nr hospital/shops. $1950.

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4 BDRM + den 3 bath. 3200 s.f., single garage. View, Lighthouse Park area. $3000 604-926-1124

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Houses - Rent

4 BR+, 3 bath, W. Van. Upper Dundarave, city & ocean views, 3,300sf, wood fp, hardwood & tiles, garden, single garage + additional prkg, Nr. schools, storage. $3,750+utils. Min 1 yr lease, avail Jan. 1, small pet ok, ref.

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Houses - Rent

Central Auto

The North Shore’s Best 2004 Mercedes Benz E500, 4 Matic Sedan, local, only 31k from new, exceptional. $27,850 2004 Mercedes Benz E500, 4 Matic Station Wagon, auto/ Tiptronic, AWD, pwr tailgate, sunroof, leather heated seats, local, only 77k & spotlessly kept. $25,850 2005 Mercedes Benz ML350 SUV, auto/Tiptronic, sunroof, leather heated seats, only 65k, excpetional. $24,850 2008 Infiniti G35X 4dr Sports Sedan, auto/Tiptronic, sunroof, leather, AWD, local, only 25k from new, immaculate. $22,850 2004 BMW X3 3.0 SUV AWD, auto/Steptronic, local, panorama roof, only 91K, spotless. $21,850 2005 Volvo S60 2.5t All Wheel Drive Sedan, auto, local, leather pwr heated seats, sunroof, only 33k from new, spotless. $18,850 2004 Jaguar “X Type” 3.0 4dr Sedan, All Wheel Drive, auto, local, only 64k, sunroof, leather pwr heated seats, spotless. $16,850

BRITISH PROP. 4 br 3 bath house, hardwood, fp & more, seasonal lawn maintenance, ns, now, $3200, 604-715-2536

Shared Accommodation

6595-45 LUXURY 6 BR, 6 ba, West Van, dbl garage, media room $5500.

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Office/Retail Rent

OFFICE FOR LEASE JAN 1st Furn, for 1 person. $455/mo, 1500marine.com 604-986-1500 BRIT. PROP. 4200sf. 4/5 br, 3 bath, view, large landscaped prop Jan. 1, $5500, 604-418-9463

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1 FURN’D Bedroom across from hospital. n/s, n/p. Female only. $350/mo. Jan 1. 604-984-6584 DINNER prep & clean up for Int students, exchange for furn’d room in beautiful heritage home.

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LUXURY WATERFRONT, home to share priv beach, lrg BR,15min dtwn $995. Now 778-338-4800

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6600 CAULFEILD 4 BR, 2 ba Rancher, hardwood, f/p, w/d, pet ok $2300.

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SQUAMISH, GARIBALDI Highlands 2 BR, lots of storage, prkg. $1150 incl utils ns 604-318-6388

DEEP COVE 604-929-5191 - n/s - 2 BR seaside cottage $2275 - 3 BR large lot, quiet area $2050

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Auto Miscellaneous

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Domestic

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Domestic

1998 EAGLE TALON ESI, 170k, 2.0 L, excellent condition, 5 spd, no accidents, silver exterior, grey interior. $3900. 604-763-3223

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1996 CHRYSLER Sebring con vert., leather, good top, American mags $5500. 604-202-3415

2000 PONTIAC Sunfire, 231,000 kms., auto, tan color, 2-dr., female-driven, receipts, good condition, air-cared, insured for test drive, $1500.00, open to offers...maria 778-389-4469

OPEN

Wed to Sat 9am - 5pm 2005 Mercedes Benz C230 4Dr Kompressor auto, local, alloy wheels, only 70k, spotless $15,850 2002 Mercedes Benz C230 4dr Luxury Sedan, auto/ Tiptronic, local, leather, sunroof, pwr heated seats, only 52k from new, spotless. $14,850 2004 Mercedes Benz C240 4dr Sedan, auto/tiptronic, local, sunroof, alloy wheels, only 63k, immaculate $14,850 2004 Mercedes Benz C240 4Dr Sedan, auto/Tiptronic, local, only 56k, spotless. $14,850 2002 Infiniti QX4 Luxury SUV, auto, local, leather pwr heated seats, sunroof, 3.5L V6 engine, All Wheel Drive, very well kept. $14,850 2003 Audi A4 1.8t Quattro, 4dr, auto/Tiptronic, leather heated pwr seats, sunroof, local, only 51k & spotlessly kept. $14,850 2002 Jaguar “X Type” 2.5 All Wheel Drive 4dr Sedan, auto, local, leather, sunroof, heated seats, only 49K, spotlessly kept. $13,850 1999 Mercedes Benz SLK 230, retractable steel top convertible, auto/Tiptronic, local, leather heated seats, only 51k from new, spotless. $12,850 1999 Mercedes Benz E320 4 Matic Station Wagon, only 141k, extremely well kept. $12,850 1997 Saab 900SE 2.0 Turbo Convertible, 5spd manual, local, leather pwr heated seats, only 71k from new, exceptionally well cared for. $5,850

Serving the North Shore for over 30 years!

• Trades Welcome • Leasing & Finance Available • Select Import Purchases • Open Wednesday to Saturday 9am to 5pm

843 West 1st St. N. Van

Search. Research. Compare.

604-985-7759

2006 litre, grey, auto.

• 6-year / 120,000km transferable Powertrain warranty coverage, with options to upgrade to comprehensive extended warranty.

• 7 days / 1000km exchange privilege • 100 point inspection • Carproof Vehicle History Report (carproof.com)

DODGE Magnum SXT, 3.5 new tires/brakes, metallic leather, p/seats, beautiful $9600, call 604-921-9639

Scrap Car Removal

9145

Rates From As Low As

2.9

% OAC

Ask us for details Offer may change without notice.

816 AUTOMALL DRIVE, NORTH VANCOUVER Toll free: 1-888-602-9258 604-984-0331 www.pacifichonda.ca

Cash for junk cars! $100 to $1000 Ask about our $500 Credit!

Visit our website @ www.surreyscrap.com Free tow, no wheels, no papers no problem! Hassle free friendly service. 2 hr service in most areas.

604 628 9044

#1 FREE Scrap Vehicle Removal Ask about $500 Credit!!! $$ PAID for Some 604.683.2200

Your 3 Easy Steps to Finding a Pre-Owned Vehicle

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

1 BR bsmt ste, Grand Blvd, bright, own w/d, $850 incl utils & cable, pet neg, Dec 15, 778-998-9291

1 BR, clean as new, $975 incl. utils, share wd. Lower Lonsdale.

Ns, np, avail Jan 1. 604-984-2354 1 BR ground suite, Pemberton Heights, ac, cable, own entry & wd, suit 1 or 2, avail, ns, np $750+1/2 utils. 604-315-6662 2 BR bsmt, bright, wd, dw, ns, Ambleside, Park Royal, Bus, Cat OK, $1295incl utils 778-848-2747 2 BR bsmt, D. Cove, w/d, d/w, 1000sf, $1200incl util/cbl, prkg, ns, pet ok. Jan 1, 604-790-1517 2 BR, ground floor ocean view in Grand Boulevard area. 5 appls, ns, np, $1500+utils 604-715-2084 2 BR Upper Lonsdale, garden lvl, w/d, n/s, n/p, avail now. $1100 + 1/2 utils, good refs 604-985-5539 2 to choose from: 2 br. garden level, immed, upper Lonsdale, carport $1150+40%utils 2 br. central Lonsdale, dw, garage, $1625 incl heat/light immed. both ns, np, wd, fp, 604-925-1036 2BR BSMT ste in brand new Lynn Valley home. Insuite laundry, all new SS appl. infloor heat and private entrance. $1200/mo + 1/3 util. free wireless. available now, Pls call (604) 318-1889 3 BR Bsmt, central Lonsdale, nr shops/school, np, now, $1500 incl cable, net & utils. 604-780-8501 3 BR, Deep Cove 2 bath, 2,000 sf, 2 lvl, big yrd, Jan. 1st, ns, pet neg. $2150/$1950. 604-809-5701 EXEC 4 br + fam room + den main. 537 Tempe Cres. 6 appl, 2.5 baths, 2 f/p, large south deck, garage, storage. $2750. Jan 15.

C21 Prudential. 604-232-3039

6605

Townhouses Rent

3 Br. large $1750, new kitchen & appls. Townhouse. Parklike Setting, Outdoor Pool, playground, priv. yard, 1314sf, drapes, heat & prkg incld. dw, 1.5 baths, 1 yr lease. no pets, 1228 Emery Pl. near Lynn Valley Mall. 604-987- 4922

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. Feb 1, 604-929-6024 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 ELEGANTLY FURN. 2 br, 2 bath, 1800sf, duplex 2 levels, garden, $2500/mo, Brit. Prop. Avail Feb. Mar & April ns, np, 604-926-7044

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

Noma 728 W.14th St, 908-7368.

3 level, 3 BR, 2.5 baths, 2 prkg, roof deck, lease, $2250.

6615

1 Read.

Read Autofind every Friday in the Rev Auto Section of the North Shore News.

2 Click.

1. Go to nsnews.com/autofind 2. Search by STOCK# 3. Get details & photos of cars you choose

3 Drive.

Contact the dealer, check out your new ride and drive home.

Easy, right?

www.nsnews.com/autofind

Wanted To Rent

SEEKING BACHOR or 1 Br suite affordable for single, for Jan 1. Full-time employed, responsible, friendly. Willing to share accom with the right person. I Have my own furniture & dishes, etc.

604-818-5191 eve/ wkends 604-998-1208 Mon-Fri, 9-5.

apts/condos

office/retail suites & partial houses

warehouses

townhouses

homestay

shared accommodation

To advertise in Rentals call 604-630-3300

Wednesday, December 15, 2010 – North Shore News – A63

HOME SERVICES 8030

Carpentry

8080

Electrical

FRIENDLY, Professional, Crown mouldings, baseboard, casings rough framing. 778-233-0559

8055

Cleaning

$18/HR. Quality House cleaning.

604-983-3477 www.qualityhc.com ✫✫A CLEAN SWEEP ✫ Reliable Housecleaning service. Low rates 778 836-9970 ✫✫ 604 987-9970 CAPILANO MAID SERVICE Eco-Friendly or Traditional, Low Rates, Quality service, Refs, Insured, WCB. Call 778-895-1919 EXP RELIABLE Cleaning Lady.

Exc long term ref’s. Call Helen 604-616-2189

8058

Computer Services

Onsite Computer Repair FREE ESTIMATES Visa & M/card Call Chris 604-998-2273

8060

Concrete

MORRISON CONCRETE Design, excavate, form & place all concrete. 604-988-2840

8073

Drainage

LONSDALE DRAINAGE & SEWER

15% OFF • Drain Tiles • Wet Basements • Sump & Sewer

604-973-0290 Crown Roofing & Drainage Residental Div. Roofing installations & repairs. 604-327-3086

DRAIN TILES & WATER LINES Without Digging a Trench 604-985-4000 DRAINAGE, SEWER & WATER Underground Video Inspection Call Tobias 604 782-4322 POINT GREY DRAINAGE Call 604-379-2641

8075

Drywall

inate, tiles, drywall, paint 761-7745

#1167 LIC Bonded. BBB, lrg & sm jobs, expert trouble shooter, WCB, low rates, 24/7. 617-1774. #381293 LIC’D Bonded Electrician. Service, reno. Low prices Jeff 604-839-2825, 604-929-1094 A LICENSED electrician #19807 semi-retired, small jobs only.

604-689-1747 pgr 604-686-2319 DNE ELECTRIC All Electrical Needs Lic #89267, Panel Upgrading. Reasonable & Free Estimate. 604-999-2332

ACE DRYWALL. Avail immed.

Board, tape, spraytex, repairs. 16 yr exp. No job too small. Mike 604-808-2432, 604-985-4321 AFFORDABLE, Reliable, Quality Guaranteed. Boarding, Taping, Spraytex.

Dave 604-984-7476 *Drywall * Taping * Texture * Stucco*Painting * Steel stud framing Quality Home 604-725-8925

Buying? Hiring? Selling? Renting?

LIGHTING CONTROL, small jobs to rewires, new houses, repairs.

Insured & bonded. Lic. #23726.

Call Chris or Fred, 604-788-3864 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.

8090

Fencing/Gates

GOOD NEIGHBOUR FENCING New • Same Day Repairs.

Reasonable Rates 604-987-4522

8105

Flooring/ Refinishing

THE ART OF HARDWOOD FLOORS Installations Refinishing & Repairs Dust Free.

Affordable Rates!

Free Estimates.

Call: 604-240-3344 ALL FLOOR COVERINGS Repair & Replace. Material Sales Dwight, 604-980-6048 I’ll show you the inexpensive route www.fccarpets.shawwebspace.ca

8125

Gutters A GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICE

• Gutter cleaning/repairs • Window cleaning • Power washing • WCB insured • Free estimates

604-984-4147 RAIN CENTRE LTD.

(since 1968) 4", 5" & 6 " continuous gutters Vinyl & aluminium siding soffits Install repairs and cleaning.

Free Estimates!

604-874-8158 Check us out with the BBB

North Shore Gutters. Sales & Install 5’’ continuous gutter, minor repairs, cleaning. 604-988-5294

Call 604-630-3300 to place your ad.

ABBA RENOVATION carpentry, plumbing, wiring, painting, tiling. Work guar, Refs. (604)986-4026/805-8463 ★HUSBAND FOR HIRE★ Painting, Drywall, Laminate floors Fences, etc. Glenn 604-328-1059

8135

Hauling

CHEAP LOADS Fast Reliable Service 604-922-5101

8150

Kitchens/Baths

Counter Tops, Custom Cabinets & Refacing NO HST til end of Dec

INSTALLATION REFINISHING, Sanding. Free est, great prices.

Satisfaction guar. 604-518-7508

A PLUS TAPING & DRYWALL High quality, reasonable rates.

Free estimates. 604-715-0400

Handyperson

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

MAJESTIC CLEANERS Experienced & Honest 604-564-8484 EXP’D CLEANER uses non-toxic products. References available.

Call Yolanda, 778-228-8228

8130

RITS GUTTER CLEANING & repairs, window cleaning & light installations Call 604-897-7487

• In business 50 years

604-879-9191 Superior Cove Tops & Cabinets #3 - 8652 Joffre Ave, Burnaby

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 Winter Services Same Day Service, Fully Insured

SNOW REMOVAL

• Yard Clean-Ups • Pruning • Gutters • Landscaping

• Xmas Lights • Hedges • Rubbish Removal • Odd Jobs

8175

Masonry

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

8180

Home Services

PCM Seasonal Exterior Home Maintenance Roofs, Gutters, Windows, Decks, Patios & More Call 604-294-6700 www.pomeroyconstruction.com NORTH SHORE Home Services Windows, gutters, power washing 604-988-5294

Moving & Storage

8185

AFFORDABLE MOVING 1 to 3 Men

1, 3, 5, 7 or 10 Ton $ From

45

We accept Visa, Mastercard & Interac Licenced & Insured Local & Long Distance FREE ESTIMATES • Seniors Discount

604-787-8061 604-537-4140

www.affordablemoversbc.com AAA ADVANCE MOVING Experts in all kinds of Moving, Storage & Packing. Different from the Rest. 604-861-8885 GET your free moving check list on line or by mail. 778-233-7329 or www.pointmoving.com TwoGuysWithATruck.ca Moving, Storage, Free EST 604-628-7136. Visa, OK

8193

Oil Tank Removal

STORMWORKS

● Oil Tank Removal ● Recommended ● Insured ● Reasonable Rates

604-724-3670

STORMWORKS CONTRACTING; Oil Tank Removal. Certified, Insured, Recommended.

Reasonable Rates. 604-724-3670 AMBLESIDE CONSULTING Liisa Wilkinson, P.Eng. Tank assessments, soil remediation. Free est. 604-813-2488

310-JIMS (5467) BOOK A JOB AT

www.jimsmowing.ca

A.All Area Gardening Service Lawn Treatment • Maint. • Power Raking Pruning • Trimming • General Clean-Up Topping Trees • Free Estimates

Binder:

604-926-1526 604-726-9153

STEMS & S E E

FALL CLEAN-UPS

DS

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.

604-726-9213 or 604-984-1988

Serafina Garden Services Maint. & design, decoration & cleanups reas rate 604-984-4433

FALL GARDEN CLEANUP & TRIMMING. 604-603-2235 Ny Ton Gardening Tree cutting & topping, yard cleanup, trimming, hedging, 604-782-5288

Painting/ Wallpaper

8195

FRANIK PAINTING & Pressure Washing

We use BENJAMIN MOORE products at no extra cost to you.

20 yrs exp. Free estimate.

Contracts welcome.

778-228-4503

PRIMO PAINTING

8220

Plumbing

15% OFF

Free Est. - 15 Years Exp. Insured /WCB

604-723-8434 A LADY PAINTER, professional & color consult, 20 yrs on North Shore. exc refs. 604-961-3451

BBM

Renovations Big or Small.

Water Lines without Digging Broken Water Mains & Sewer Mains. Hot Water Tanks, Plugged Drains, Toilets, Tubs, Leaky Faucets & Broken Pipes, Irrigation Sprinkler Systems.

24 / 7 Emergency Service Fully Licenced & WCB.

604-729-3864

RED SEAL

Drainage & Plumbing Inc.

Plumbing, Drainage, Repairs & Installation

Main sewer lines, water lines, camera inspections, plugged drains, hot water tanks and drain tiles.

24/7 Emergency available Sat/Sun/Holidays Licensed, Insured, Bonded

604-618-4988

A BETTER

PLUMBER Better Quality, Better Service

:Plumbing :Drain Cleaning :Gas :Licensed, Insured & Bonded :Seniors Discounts

778.708.2117 10% Off with this Ad! For all your plumbing, heating & reno needs.

Lic Gas Fitter, Aman. 778-895-2005 ★ 3 Licensed Plumbers ★ 66 years of exp. 604-830-6617 www.oceansidemechanical.com

DELBROOK

PLUMBING & DRAINAGE 604-729-6695

PLUMBERS

Water Lines (without Digging) Sewer Lines (without Diggging) Install. Draintiles. 604-985-4000 LOCAL PLUMBER - Licensed, insured,GASFITTING, renos, Repairs. VISA 604-929-6956 SAVE ON PLUMBING! Licenced Plumber/Gas fitter, $65/HR. Same day service. 604-987-7473 Samy

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

Call today 604-328-5554 www.arnoldwendell.com

• General Contracting • Project Management • Consulting & Design • New Construction • Large or small Residential Renovations & Repairs

Georgie Award for Best Renovation & Design Complete Renovations / Additions Kitchens / Bathrooms

604-728-3009

www.jkbconstruction.com

Int/ext, top quality paint, free est.

778-773-0474

❅ To advertise ❄ in Classifieds ❆ call ❅

604-630-3300 ❅

❄

• BBB • RCABC • GAF/ELK Master Elite Contractor • Residential Roofing • Liability Coverage and WCB • Designated Project Managers • Homes & Strata • Third Party Inspection Installations & Repairs Call 604-327-3086 for a free estimate •• 24 Hr Emergency Service Quote code 2010 for a 5% discount www.crownresidentialroofing.com

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

PCM Construction & Maintenance Water Ingress/Mould?

Home Inspection, Repair Estimates, Full-scale Remediation Call 604-294-6700 www.pomeroyconstruction.com JKB CONSTRUCTION LTD. COMPLETE RENOVATIONS

604-728-3009 jkbconstruction.com

RENOVATIONS: FROM Rendering to Reality. Visit ccirenos.com and look for our listing on Sundays. 604-980-8384 SMALL JOBS WELCOME RENO Kitchen/Bath, Crown Mouldings, Drywall, Painting, Flooring, 604-771-2201, 771-5197

8250

LONSDALE ROOFING Don’t Miss Miss This Don’t This One! One!

15% OFF 15% OFF (if booked before Feb. 15/10)

20 YEARS IN BUSINESS 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

#1 All Season Roofing Re-Roofing & Repairs Specialists

SAVE 5% Off the Total Cost of Reroofing

20 year Labour Warranty available

604-591-3500

WINTER SPECIAL SAVE THE HST Have Your Roof Done Between Now & Jan. 7 A+

Call AFFORDABLE QUALITY ROOFING LTD. 604-984-9004

POINT GREY ROOFING LTD.

★ NO HST ★

ABBA RENOVATION carpentry, plumbing, wiring, painting, tiling. Work guar, Refs. (604)986-4026/805-8463 BAMFORD CONSTRUCTION Ltd. Quality Renos & Repairs.

604-986-2871 www.bamford.ca BEARING WALLS removed, floors leveled, cathedral ceilings, garage leveled, door and window openings. 604-787-7484

DIMAN DEVELOPMENTS.

8250

Roofing

LONSDALE ROOFING Flat Roof, Cedar, Asphalt 15% OFF! (604) 973-0290 ROOFING REPAIRS 604-988-0279 All types, Guaranteed. 34 yrs exp.

Call John (cell 604-375-0979)

WESTCOAST ROOFING SYSTEMS

604-987-7325

8255

Rubbish Removal

BELL MINI BINS 604-922-5101 Small or large household jobs & Mini bin service. 7 days a week Fast ★ inexpensive ★ reliable.

Roofing

• Cedar Shakes • Flat Roofing • Asphalt Shingles • Roof Maintenance

Interior painting, wallpaper Quality service, with a smile!

Call Arlene...604-910-3270

PROFESSIONAL PAINT JOB

RESIDENTIAL DIVISION LTD.

Tried & True Since 1902

Established 1946

Excellent Pro Painting Service 20 yrs exp, refs, warranty. Reas, res/comm Richard 604-618-0205

MILANO Painting 604-551-6510 Int/Ext. Good Prices. Free Est. Written Guar. Prof & Insured.

Roofing

PLUMBING & DRAINAGE

Interior & Exterior

Christmas Special

8250

604-379-2641 #1 Roofing Company in BC All types of Roofing Over 35 Years in Business Call now & we pay ½ the HST

604-588-0833

Renovations & Construction.

Mano, 604-990-1671/230-7970 www.dimandevelopments.com

WWW.PATTARGROUP.COM

INTERIOR RENOVATIONS Bathrooms, Kitchen, Basement, & More. Tim Gleason 604-926-5440

CURTIS JOHN ROOFING (since 1978) Roof tune-up from $149.

24 hr repair. 604-985-1913

SALES@ PATTARGROUP.COM

★ASK DISCOUNT RUBBISH★ Best Prices, Yard, House/Const, Demo. 7 days 604-727-6153

8295

Snow Removal

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

604-779-6978 alljobs@telus.net

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

604-937-6633 604-349-5533

SNOW REMOVAL Residential & condos Call Bloomingfields 24 hrs 604-802-5272

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) ★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 Treeworks 15 yrs exp. Tree/ Stump Removal, Prun’in & Trim’in & View Work 291-7778, 787-5915 www.treeworksonline.ca

8335

Window Cleaning

NORTH SHORE Home Services Gutter & window cleaning, Power Washing Est 1963. 604-988-5294

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