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POLICE in West Vancouver and other municipalities believe they have brought a year-long crime spree to a halt with the arrest of four men they say committed a series of frauds and burglaries stretching across several Lower Mainland communities. The suspects were taken into custody over several days this month following an 11-month investigation that involved some 34 ofﬁcers from West Vancouver, Vancouver and Burnaby. Together, the men face more than 30 charges, including break-and-enter, robbery, fraud, possession of forged credit cards and possession of a weapon. Investigators are now combing through unsolved cases from all over the Lower Mainland on the suspicion many may be connected to the alleged spree. “They’ll be looking at probably hundreds of police ﬁles,” said Cpl. Brenda Gresiuk, a spokeswoman for the Burnaby RCMP. “We’re absolutely expecting a lot more charges.” The men came to police attention in January this year after a Burnaby RCMP crime analyst noted a spike in residential break-and-enters in that community. The apparent spree seemed to follow a pattern: The perpetrators would target single-family homes in upscale neighbourhoods, generally with a fence or hedge hiding them from view, enter through a backdoor or open window and make See Alleged page 5

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HANNAH Dubois (left) and Julia Vodarek ﬂank the Penguin Plunge mascot in anticipation of the 29th annual Deep Cove Penguin Plunge. The event runs New Year’s Day from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at Panorama Park, with the Plunge itself taking place at 2 p.m.

A group of local firefighters has raised the temperature on charity fundraising with a brand new calendar app that lets users slide the shirts off some firefighting hotties on their iPhones. “It’s the first of its kind that’s ever been done,” said Eric Blank, a professional firefighter of 16 years who works in West Vancouver. The cellphone app features a 2011 calendar with 13 hunky firefighters from across the Lower Mainland, including five who work in West Vancouver. But when the calendar is turned upside down, each firefighter’s jacket slides off to See Money page 5

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NEWS QUIZ 2010

What do you remember from 2010?

IT used to be that no Christmas holiday was complete without some form of shared family activity — and I don’t mean eating the turkey.

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West Vancouver adventurer Natasha Carruthers made headlines in February when she survived 38 hours inside what? (Feb. 24) A lifeboat.

In my family, everyone was expected to bring something to enliven Boxing Day afternoon: a song, a joke, a poem or juvenile satire — it was all greeted with appreciation. I mourn the loss of family interaction that the digital age facilitates. Or maybe it’s just that I still like playing charades and my family does not. So, when reporter James Weldon suggested a Christmas quiz based on the news of the year, visions of families gathered by the fire asking each other questions from the paper danced in my head. The fact is, you don’t need an audience; you can test yourself. But the answers are right there and easy to read without meaning to, so it will be more fun if you find a quizmaster. A group will likely come up with more answers than any individual because some of the following questions are not easy. However, many do contain a clue to the answer as well as the date that the original story ran. If you score more than 30 correct answers you and your family are officially news junkies. Part 2 on Friday. Have fun. Martin Millerchip, editor

On Feb. 17, students at Plymouth elementary sold cookies and hot chocolate and waved placards. What were they trying to save? (Feb. 24) Their school. Mary-Sue Atkinson, a torchbearer from North Vancouver, went to a February taping of The Colbert Report to get the show’s host for a special favour. He was the 2,010th person to oblige her (in a touching display of good humour). What was it she asked him to do? (Feb. 24) Touch her torch. A North Vancouver woman was stopped for allegedly electing to drive drunk Feb. 23. She made the front page of the North Shore News because of her job. What is her occupation? (Feb. 26) MLA.

MARCH Despite full funding and widespread support within the community, the North Vancouver Recreation Commission chose to cancel its Family Snow Day March 7. Why? (March 5) There was no snow.

JANUARY On Feb. 1, police on the North Shore, as in the rest of the province, started fining drivers $167 for doing something that had been common practice for decades. What was it? (Jan. 3) Talking on a cellphone. In January, North Shore restaurateurs warned that a decision by the province would lead to widespread layoffs in their industry. What did they say would cause them? They weren’t alone in their griping. (Jan. 24) The HST. In the lead up to the Olympics, transportation planners said they could keep traffic moving during the Games if a third of the 176,000 drivers who cross the North Shore’s two bridges every day did what? (Jan. 24) Left their cars at home. In January the City of North Vancouver confirmed it had scuttled a plan to house as many as 1,200 Olympic visitors in Lower Lonsdale without taking up any space in homes or hotels — or, in fact, any buildings. What had the city planned to put them in? (Jan. 20) Cruise ships.

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ON Feb. 16, West Vancouver’s Maelle Ricker became the ﬁrst Canadian woman in history to do what? Win an Olympic gold medal on home soil. In January, a North Vancouver businessman sued his insurance company over the theft of a household item worth almost $600,000. It wasn’t jewelry, cash, a car or art. In fact, it’s edible. What was it? (Jan 6) Wine.

Eve to crafty burglars who had apparently not opened a door or window or even entered the store. In this instance, calling them “crooks” is especially apt. How had they done it? (Jan. 6) They slid a 3.5-metre hook through the mail slot.

who carried the Olympic Flame through West Vancouver, made an unscheduled stop during his run to ask a question that drew the attention of news outlets all over the Lower Mainland. What did he ask? (Feb 12) His girlfriend to marry him.

A well-attended Jan. 7 open house focusing on Lower Lonsdale was repeatedly put in park by angry outbursts and heckling, forcing speakers more than once to call for calm. What issue had worked the crowd into such a frenzy? (Jan. 10) Parking meters.

Police raised some grave concerns in January when two North Vancouver men were arrested in connection with a 60-kilogram shipment of opium, the largest bust in B.C.’s history. What had the drug allegedly been hidden inside on its way across the border? (Jan. 27) A tombstone.

On Feb. 2, the West Vancouver Police Department announced it intended to demote one of its constables and suspend him without pay for 10 days. What had he done, which he said he didn’t remember doing? (Feb. 5) He had beaten a newspaper carrier after a night of drinking.

By late January, the Olympic venues at Cypress Mountain were ready to go except for one component. Although the missing item was free, it had to be imported from hundreds of kilometres away at enormous expense. What was it? (Jan 29) Snow.

Julie Payette was among the star attractions to appear at Spirit Square as part of West Vancouver’s Olympic celebrations. What is Payette’s (rather unusual) job? (Feb 14) She’s an astronaut.

When West Vancouver book lover Robert Leslie Walsh died at the age of 85, he left behind a farm in Saskatchewan and homes in West Vancouver and Puerto Rico worth more than $2 million. Who did he leave them to? The recipient was unlikely to take over the running of the farm. (Jan. 20) West Vancouver Memorial Library. ANorthVancouversporting goods store lost $2,600 in hockey jerseys on New Years

FEBRUARY Torchbearer Ryan Clarke, who was among the runners

On Feb 11, the rush hour commute was thrown into disarray while police brought in a bomb-disposal robot to blow something apart at North Vancouver’s SeaBus

terminal. What did the robot destroy? (Feb 14) A fishing rod. What non-athletic televised event took place at the top of Grouse Mountain Feb. 12 that caused almost 1,000 people to line up at the resort’s Skyride before dawn? (Feb 14) The filming of the Today Show. What did some 28,000 people lose as a result of lousy weather the week of Feb. 14? The total value was ball-parked at close to $1.5 million. (Feb 17) Their tickets to the Cypress Mountain Olympic events. What’s a Double McTwist 1260? (Feb. 19) A snowboarding trick, considered the scariest in the world (and a specialty of U.S. snowboarding medallist Shaun White). By approximately what percentage did the number of vehicles crossing the Lions Gate Bridge change during the first week of the Winter Games? Go ahead. Guess. It’s surprising. (Feb. 21) It dropped by almost 10 per

On Feb. 20, West Vancouver police found several sets of keys inside a stolen car on Stearman Avenue. One was particularly worrying to them. What did they believe it was for? (March 10) A police gun locker. In a March interview, Minister of Community and Rural Development Bill Bennett — caught, perhaps, in a moment of hyperbole — described a triennial event as the “Wild West.” What was he referring to? (March 12) Municipal elections. How many gold medals did North Vancouver’s Lauren Woolstencroft win during the 2010 winter games? (March 24) Five. In March, City of North Vancouver council voted to spend $74,000 to buy what from a scrap dealer in Belgium? The item would be put on display in Lower Lonsdale, after a lifetime underwater. (March 24). A propeller. Ewen Cameron was sentenced to an eight-month conditional sentence earlier See News Quiz page 9

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Alleged burglars don’t match usual profile From page 1 off with easily carried valuables, such as jewelry, electronics or cash. Investigators went through their database and drew up a list of individuals who appeared to match the culprits’ profile. Burnaby got in touch with West Vancouver — which was already tracking one of the suspects in connection with its own rash of burglaries — and Vancouver, and together the agencies began running surveillance on the man and his associates collaboratively. The group did not match the usual profile, said Gresiuk.

“We were not dealing with a drug-addicted group at all in this instance,” she said. “These were very clean-cut young men with relatively no criminal record.” The suspects’ level of sophistication made the investigation extremely difﬁcult initially, said Gresiuk. “They had a good idea of what police needed to process a charge, and they were using techniques to counter us having any success of collecting evidence.” Police caught a break this fall, however, when their targets allegedly moved from burglary to fraud. The men appeared to be using forged credit cards

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to make purchases, according to investigators. Surveillance footage from the affected stores allowed police to build their case much more effectively, said Gesiuk. By December, they had gathered enough evidence to make the arrests. One of the suspects was taken into custody by the WVPD at Simon Fraser University. Investigators are slowly pulling together more evidence packages they hope will result in more charges. “It’ll be a backwards track now in seeing exactly where all these credit cards were used and collecting that same video surveillance and witness

statements,” said Gresiuk. “It’s very labour-intensive. . . We’re just in the process of untangling that big ball of yarn.” Van Huynh, 20, of Burnaby, is facing 11 counts of break and enter, two counts of robbery, one of fraud and one of possession of a forged credit card. Daniel Justin Coletta, 21, of Coquitlam, is charged with three counts of break-and-enter, two of robbery, two of fraud, two of possession of stolen credit cards and possession of a weapon (bear spray). Vancouver’s Hyung Suk Kim, 20, is charged with eight counts of break-and-enter. Ryan Matthew Christensen, 20, has been charged with robbery.

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HIS week between Christmas and New Year’s is traditionally a time for families to gather. These days, however, there’s a good bet some of that gathering will be virtual rather than real. There are few spheres left that the digital world hasn’t touched. A holiday without iPhones, Blackberries, Facebook, YouTube and app downloads is almost as unthinkable as a festive dinner without turkey. According to recent trend spotters, Canadians spend more time online than people in any other country. Almost 70 per cent of us are online and more than 50 per cent are now on Facebook. Canada is also the only country where users logged an average of more than 2,500 minutes online a month — about 42 hours. That’s a lot of time spent

hunched over our screens or phones. To be sure, we’ve beneﬁted in many ways from being wired. The Internet can be a profoundly democratizing force, as examples like WikiLeaks and uploaded cellphone videos have proved. Social networking and Skype have allowed geographically distant families and friends to stay connected. But the Internet also has a dark side. Evil and stupidity also spread with alacrity online. It can eat up vast amounts of time. At its worst, our presence online detracts from being present in our real lives. The Internet is here to stay. But it brings with it lasting social changes. In our rush to the information highway, it’s worth a backward glance at what we’re giving up, as well as what we’re gaining.

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Dear Editor: Planning a new Harry Jerome Community Centre without factoring in the current user groups within and surrounding the Harry Jerome Community Centre is shortsighted and does not serve the interests of the City of North Vancouver community. Once the public starts to see the whole picture in terms of the cost of park land and amenities that could be lost, it will become clear that renovation of Harry Jerome is the route to take. The City of North Vancouver is growing by leaps and bounds and it is putting the cart before the horse to plan a new Harry Jerome Community Centre without including all the user groups from the planning stages. This is the main reason the redevelopment of the new Harry Jerome complex keeps

going back to the drawing board. Let’s first clarify the purpose of redeveloping a recreation centre which optimally should be including the needs of the indoor and outdoor recreation community that are already happily using the facilities and the surrounding park space and fields. Was it just an oversight from the city community planners to not have included outdoor recreation groups using the grass and gravel fields — such as the soccer associations — in their plans to build over these fields to “offset costs”? Or to consider the surrounding neighbourhood and the social and environmental impacts of putting 800,000 square feet of residential development in such a small and already crowded space? As well, I’m sure it was an

oversight not to discuss with the aquatics group, lawn bowling community or Flicka their intent from the start. Are these groups not part of the community? One would think that the people who use the grass field and track at Norsemen Park, the McDougall field, Flicka and lawn bowling are integral parts of the community and should have been consulted from the start. Yes, of course we can not all get what we want, but that should not include taking away what is already a valued and treasured part of our community! These are the parts of the North Shore that make it such a desirable place to live and make it environmentally sustainable. Yes, I want to have a new and larger gym to work out in every day and a bigger and better hot tub, but not at the price of the losing field space, tennis

courts, gymnastic space or lawn bowling to name just few. Let us not be like selfish parents looking to quickly trade in their old but reliable minivan for a flashy red twoseater sports car with three young children and twins on the way — and sell off the family jewels of park and field space to do so. If council members and city planners just look at Harry Jerome as a standalone project without factoring in the surrounding amenities and the impact of losing these, now that would be short sighted and that would leave an embarrassing legacy to the City of North Vancouver. Let’s think and act with long-term sustainable goals — and renovate. Ryan Fong North Vancouver

Inquiry to dispel polecat stench Dear Editor: Thanks for continuing to inform your readers on the legally silenced B.C. Rail ﬁasco. I wish all the community papers had a vigilant independent journalist to keep the public informed and not just entertained. We must have a judicial inquiry. The current crop of B.C. Liberal leadership hopefuls, including Christy Clark, need to come clean about their part in the dishonesty surrounding the so-called 990 year “lease” of B.C. Rail to CN Rail, not only to the members of their party but also to all residents of B.C., since one of these leadership hopefuls will become our unelected premier. A thought passed my mind while reading the Basi memos Liz James mentioned in her Dec. 22 column. Since the “lease,” but really sale, of B.C. Rail was conducted under shady circumstances from government ofﬁces, can we assume the public-private partnership deals this government prefers were handled in much the same way? A few examples worth RCMP investigation should include the Canada Line construction and operation to SNC Lavalin/ Protrans B.C., the handing over of BC Hydro management to Accenture, and the lush private independent power-producer contracts. It all smells of “parfum de polecat” to me, and B.C. residents deserve much better. Phil Le Good White Rock

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Wednesday, December 29, 2010 - North Shore News - A7

The longest night of the year can be lonely

“Is it dark, where you are? Can you count the stars where you are? Do you feel like you are a thousand miles from home?” “The Longest Night” Howie Day

TEARS shone unbidden in Mahnaz Shirazi’s eyes as she remembered how her family would be celebrating the happy ﬁre festival of Yalda in Iran. Until that afternoon, I only knew Shirazi as one of the tellers at a North Vancouver branch of one of the big-three banks. But when we each made a passing comment on the weather as she completed my transaction, I happened to say, “Oh well, tomorrow is the shortest day of the year; after that, every day takes us a few more minutes closer to springtime.” “Yalda,” she replied. “It is also the longest night of the year.” Afterward, almost out of the bank, I turned back and asked difﬁdently whether we might have coffee some day, so I could learn more about that tradition.

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Elizabeth James To my surprise, there was no time like the present. “In half an hour I have lunch,” Shirazi said. “How about we try that place over there?” she said, pointing. So in a tiny Chinese restaurant, over my green tea and her noodles, I began my lesson. And in those moments, as we talked quietly of Yalda and looked out into the rain and gloom of the last fall day of 2010, I had no doubt Shirazi felt a thousand miles from home. The Yalda festival is held to celebrate the longest night of the year, which occurs somewhere between Dec. 20 and 23, according to the winter solstice — the point in the year at which the

northern hemisphere is tilted the farthest away from the sun. People of many cultures have marked this change of the seasons since the rituals of ancient times — and in a remarkably similar fashion. “Yalda is very important in our Iranian culture. We celebrate it with all of our family and friends. Always at my home, there were lots of people,” Shirazi told me. “My grandmother used to prepare the fire under the table, and we all sat around it to warm ourselves,” she said. Seeing my confusion, Shirazi answered my unspoken question by confirming that the fire is built indoors, under a heavy wooden table which is covered with a woollen blanket. “No flames; we didn’t have what are they called. . . .” “Smoke alarms?” I offered. “Yes, we didn’t have smoke alarms; the fire was just heat in the charcoal, no flames,” she laughed. By tradition, Iranians believe in the spirituality of fire. Each person makes a wish for the smoke to take away the bad and they hope for the fire to bring good fortune to the celebrants.

With sadness, Shirazi spoke of her family reading the ancient poems of Sa’di and Hafez. And she remembered them singing far into the night, as they ate honey-melon, pomegranates and the specially-prepared nuts of Yalda. A single mother of two, Shirazi has lived in Canada — North Vancouver — for 15 years. She left all of her family and friends, and emigrated from Iran so that she and her two children could live and be educated in freedom; but although she has a job she appreciates and has made friends here, strangely she feels far from free. I say “strangely” because Shirazi, perhaps more sensitive to it than others might be, feels hemmed in by what she has learned about the level of drug abuse and violence that exists throughout our modern-day society. She didn’t expect that. “My son also has OCD — obsessive-compulsive disorder — and needed special schooling, but even so he still says things that are inappropriate; he’s had a bad time trying to ﬁt in,” she explained.

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••• For readers who remember last year’s Christmas story of the young girl who was never sure which place was home — the best ending possible. “Caitlyn” is now living fulltime with her mother in Kelowna; happy and doing well in school. Let us hope that we can ﬁnd some solutions for Shirazi and for the still-church-bound Mikhail Lennikov, so that next year they’ll have no need to count the stars while feeling a thousand miles from any place they can call home. My best wishes to you all for a safe New Year celebration and a happy and healthy 2011. rimco@shaw.ca

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Pointing to her own mobile phone, Shirazi said, “He says that young people here want everything right now. They get one of these today, but in six months it’s not enough because the technology has changed, and if your kid doesn’t ﬁt in he’s not considered cool.” It was tough to listen to Shirazi’s sadness that her son never felt truly accepted at school and to hear her explain that little has improved now that he’s working. “I so wanted us to be Canadian, but the way things are here, it doesn’t happen. Yes, I have friends, but mostly they are all from Iran,” she said. As we prepared to leave, it was so poignant to hear her whisper, “Sometimes, I feel so alone here, but I cannot return to Iran. I can never go back to my family.” Does anyone get the feeling that, so long as someone like Shirazi and her sons live out their lives lonely and suspended between two countries, two cultures, something must be amiss

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more than 5.7 joules. Even with a pellet gun that has a muzzle velocity below 500 feet per second, a person can be charged with a crime if he or she discharges it at another person with the intent to injure (i.e. permanent damage to an eye.) The penalty is up to 14 years in jail. Air guns are also often used as imitation firearms. It is not uncommon for us to encounter them in the possession of criminals who use them to commit robberies. In such a case, a person will face the same penalties for using an imitation firearm as they would had they used a real firearm.

District and City of North Vancouver bylaws prohibit the discharging of air guns in any area of North Vancouver, including parks. Fines for breaking these bylaws are up to $2,000. I don’t know of any municipalities locally that permit the discharge of air guns, but it may be worthwhile to check the bylaws of other cities in the Lower Mainland. Aside from these rules, weapons that look like real guns make police ofﬁcers fearful. We never know when we might encounter a real ﬁrearm, and one that looks like the real thing can cause catastrophic consequences. It’s best to keep pellet gun use to established ranges and controlled events. Cpl. Peter DeVries North Vancouver RCMP

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In March, North Vancouver’s police superintendent voiced her support for the creation of an independent investigative agency for British Columbia. What would the body investigate? (March 26) Mounties. After investigating a March 24 road accident that left a Jeep Cherokee on its side on Mount Seymour Parkway, North Vancouver RCMP issued a release calling loudly on motorists to change their behaviour when driving past crash sites. What were they asking drivers not to do? (March 31) Yell at them.

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CANADIAN Chris Hadﬁeld and his colleagues came to West Vancouver’s Centre for Aquaculture and Environmental Research early this year to train in deepwater submersibles. Where, ultimately, were they planning to use the skills they acquired through the exercise? Hint: it’s a really, really, really long way from West Vancouver. Mars. students. What demographic group — not usually seen as disadvantaged — did he say was being left behind by the system? (April 2) Boys. A 200-pound black bear got into hot water this year after wreaking havoc in a backyard on North Vancouver’s Royal Avenue. According to the North Shore Black Bear Network, the item it destroyed

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JUNE In May, a cash-strapped North Vancouver school district looked at cutting back a range of areas to make up a budget shortfall. There was one thing, however, that it decided to double (saving it a projected $180,000). What was it? (June 4) Spring break.

In June, the North Shore’s two top cops and two MPs, claiming to be tough on crime, found themselves on opposite sides of an issue. The police chiefs wanted to keep a particular crime ﬁghting tool and the politicians wanted to kill it. What was it? (June 11) The long gun registry.

By approximately what percentage have claims for auto theft in a reputedly crimeplagued British Columbia changed since 2004, according to a June announcement by ICBC? (June 4) They have dropped by about 50 per cent.

What shining Canadian Coast Guard asset was put up for sale in West Vancouver in June, along with some 1,000 like it across the country? (June 13) The Point Atkinson lighthouse.

At the end of May and beginning of June, West Vancouver police busted two grow ops, one on Marine Drive and the other in British Properties, seizing about 800 plants in total. The bust was thanks largely to tips from the public. How had passersby known the operations were there? (June 4) They’d smelled them. Singer Sarah McLachlan had planned to hold a large show at the Pitt Meadows Airport in July as part of her North American Lillith tour, but slow tickets sales forced

On June 12, a 27-yearold employee of a North Vancouver Honda dealership made his ﬁrst million dollars. What had he done to earn it? (June 16) He’d bought a lottery ticket. The District of West Vancouver found itself in a ﬂap this summer when it was forced to hold up the demolition of a home on Argyle Avenue for a month or more. What provincially protected obstacle had got in their way? (June 16) A seagull. One of the robbers involved in a West Vancouver

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Avenue to the top? (June 23) An escalator. When North Vancouver MLA Jane Thornthwaite was pulled over by police in February and allegedly failed a breath test, she issued a statement saying: “Drinking and driving is dangerous and completely unacceptable. I know that, and make no excuses for what I did.” Facing a charge of drunk driving four months later, how did she plead? (June 30) Not guilty. On June 25, Chief Justin George of North Vancouver’s Tsleil-Waututh Nation said he supported the resumption of a traditional harvest by First Nations people in B.C., provided it was carefully managed. What would be harvested? (June 27)

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NORTHVancouverParalympianLaurenWoolstencroft was honoured in June with a Freedom of the City award following her record-setting ﬁve–medal haul at the Winter Games. Three days later, what did she announce? Her retirement.

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YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to HOME & GARDEN

From Santa hat to centrepiece Dig Deep

Todd Major

Garden enthusiasts continue to plant seeds of change

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Barb Lunter LET’S face it — centrepieces are usually not high on the priority list for the holiday season. The turkey, stuffing, vegetable dishes and almost everything else seem to take up most of the host’s day. This year why not put something together that is both festive and easy? These little Santa hat flower arrangements are really fun to make and take only minutes to assemble. No special skills or tools are required and the results will sure to impress company as much as the meal itself. Be sure to make two or three of them and place them down the center of the table. Materials: 3 white, cube vases (available at Michaels and other floral outlets) Wet floral foam (available at Safeway) White feather boa (available at Michaels) Red roses Pruning shears or sharp knife Floral preservative and scissors Always condition your flowers overnight if you would like the arrangement to last. Remove the thorns and greenery from your roses and give the stems a sharp cut on an angle. Place them in room temperature water that has been treated with floral preservative. Soak your floral foam in

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water for 20 minutes and cut it to fit the white, cube vase. With your sharp knife give your roses a cut approximately one to two inches from the head of the rose and place in the floral foam. Place your roses in rows to achieve a lineal pattern. For the final touch, wrap the edge of the arrangement with the small, white feather

boa. Cut the boa with your scissors and tuck in the end. Place the three arrangements in a row down the center of your table and surround them with small, clear tea lights. Other quick and simple tips to keep in mind when creating your table this year are to group candlesticks of the same material such as

crystal or wood but make sure they are in different heights and designs. Try placing candles in an s-shape to create some interest and a sense of rhythm along the table. Or perhaps place your candles on a mirror or tray and surround them with pinecones or small, iridescent baubles. lunter@shaw.ca

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birders welcome on the ﬁrst Saturday of the month, 8 a.m. at Maplewood Flats Conservation Area, 2645 Dollarton Hwy., North Vancouver. Info: 604-9875586.

centre, 600 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. Demonstrations, guest speakers and workshops. New members and guests welcome. Info: Donna, 604-986-9360 or Heather, 604-987-5382.

Bird Walk: Join the Wild Bird Trust nature walks the second Saturday of the month, 10 a.m. Meet in the parking lot at 2645 Dollarton Highway, North Vancouver. Info: 604987-5586.

Capilano Garden Club meets the second Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Canyon Heights Church, 4840 Capilano Rd., North Vancouver. New members welcome. Guests: $5.

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Deep Cove Garden Club meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. on

Who will save the “garden of earth” from ruin? From the guerilla gardeners to garden activists to garden philanthropists, people are showing their displeasure with the current state of the world by protesting through small acts of civil disobedience that are planting the seeds of change in their laneways, parks and vacant lots in cities across the world. It’s not just about food security; it’s much deeper than just eating. The urban guerilla gardener movement is about reclaiming some green space and re-growing the garden of earth out of the cold concrete and environmentally unfriendly cities we have built. As Mark Holland of HB Lanarc Consultants said recently at the North Shore Table Matters conference: “City planners have been responsible for designing cities that have obliterated food production and food producing soils on many continents.” In a story in the Philanthropy Journal written by Todd Cohen, four community gardens in Forsyth County, North Carolina, created a new nonproﬁt group known as Reap More Than You Sow. According to the group’s co-founder Andrew Hebard, their inaugural crop this year yielded nearly 10,000 pounds of fruits and vegetables. The produce was grown by 200 volunteers ranging in age from six to 77 years old. Hebard said, “This is about giving kids education in food, in exercise, in community participation, nutrition and selfsustainability. We really want children to understand where

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CENTREPIECES that evoke Santa’s famous headgear are quick and inexpensive to make and lend a lovely festive tone to your dinner table.

Festival of Lights: VanDusen Botanical Garden 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. Tickets available at the gate. For info call 604-257-8665. Bird Survey: All levels of

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HOME green guide From page 13 the second floor of Parkgate Community Centre. Meetings include speakers, workshops and more. Info: Elaine at 604929-2928. Delbrook Garden Club meets the fourth Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at St. Catherines Church, 1058 Ridgewood Dr., North Vancouver. New members welcome. Guests: $5. Info: Flo, 604-985-4870. Edible Garden Project Volunteer Orientation Night: A monthly meeting to learn about the projects the Edible Garden Project is running and how to get involved, will take place the second Monday of every month at 6 p.m. Location will be provided upon registration. Registration and info: www.ediblegardenproject. com or email volunteer@ ediblegardenproject.com. Green Thumbs Garden Club: A club for beginner or intermediate gardeners meets on the third Monday of the month, 7 p.m., on the North Shore. Info: 604-990-9394 or www.icangarden.com. Invasive Plants: Report invasive plants in B.C. communities by dialing 1888-WEEDSBC (1-888933-3722). The Invasive Plant Council of B.C., in partnership with the Agriculture Environment and Wildlife Fund, operates the provincial toll-free hotline to help your community protect local resources. The hotline is part of Eyes Across B.C., an outreach and awareness initiative. Invasive plants are the second greatest threat to biodiversity. They can cause damage to the environment, economy and human health. To find out more about invasive plants you can also visit www.invasiveplantcouncilbc. ca. The IPCBC is a grassroots, non-profit society that provides workshops, activities, and events to educate the public and professionals. Membership is free and open to anyone willing to work collaboratively. Mahon Park Stewards: Help pull invasive plant species every fourth Saturday, 9 a.m.noon in Mahon Park, North Vancouver. Meet at the 15th Street and Forbes Avenue trailhead. Tools, gloves and refreshments will be provided. Rain or shine, so prepare for the weather. Info: 604-6890766, ext. 23.

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Urban green movement about more than money From page 13 food comes from. We want to encourage them to get outside and be active in some basic, natural sciences. We want this to be an educational experience for them about how they determine quality-of-life matters.” Produce grown at the garden either is consumed by families of participating volunteers or donated to Crisis Control Ministry and the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest, North Carolina, as well as to needy individuals. Civil acts of disobedient gardening are not confined to organized groups. Individuals like Steve Wheen in London, England, is taking on urban decay by doing what he can, even it means planting one pothole at a time. Wheen is an avid bike rider and art student who thinks there are too many potholes in his community. So he decided to do something about it by planting flowers directly into the potholes. On his website www.thepotholegardener.com, Wheen says his pothole gardening was inspired by other guerilla gardening gurus around the world. Wheen said, “My neighbourhood has a distinct lack of green space; I’m a gardener with no garden. I want to spruce up my ’hood, be it for just a few colourful moments. After almost falling over walking home with my shopping thanks to a well placed pothole, I’m making it my mission to highlight how bad our roads and footpaths are.” So Wheen decided to plant a small flowering plant into each pothole he found. Some of the flowers last an hour or two, some last for a few days before being run over by passing motorists. In their press release, members of Winchester Green Party of England and other local residents took over a city flowerbed in a dramatic “guerilla gardening

coup” by planting up a local flowerbed with hundreds of daffodils and crocuses which they donated themselves. The flowerbed (owned by Hampshire County Council) had been neglected for many years and was a mass of nettles. Local residents had tried to draw attention to its plight, without results. Braving icy temperature, volunteers got out spades, forks and trowels, cleared the nettles, picked up litter, and created what will be a splash of colour along one of the main approach roads to Winchester. In the Montreal Gazette, Michelle Lalonde tells the story of Torsten Hermann, Emily Wilkinson and their friends who have transformed a garbage-strewn vacant lot into a garden full of flowering plants, edible herbs, berries and vegetables. Neither Hermann nor Wilkinson owns the vacant lot that has been a community eyesore for several years. Many local residents said it would never work and the two guerilla gardeners were considered by many local residents to be “tripping hippies.” The project involved almost no money. All of its needs were met by local residents donating plants, seeds, wood benches and even water and a hose from the nearest neighbour, along with lots of hard work over three years. These stories illustrate the failure of the environmental movement of the 1970s to live up to its promise, at least in some people’s minds. So individuals have taken matters into their own hands and the burgeoning urban green movement across the world is not preoccupied with land ownership, money or rules. People want change and to reclaim the garden of earth by giving back to the community, even if it means participating in a small act of disobedient gardening. 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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West Coast Bonsai Society welcomes new members at all stages of ability who are interested in the art of miniature trees. Meetings with experts on hand are every third Wednesday of the month, February through November, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Delbrook recreation centre, 600 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. Info: 604-9226608. West Vancouver Garden Club meets the ﬁrst Tuesday of every month from September to July with the exception of January. Coffee and guest speakers, 7:30 p.m. at St. David’s United Church, 1525 Taylor Way, West Vancouver. Cost: $25 per year or $35 for a couple, drop-in is $5. Info: www.westvangardenclub.com. — Compiled by Debbie Caldwell and Tessa Holloway. Email information for your North Shore non-proﬁt, by donation or nominal fee event to listings@nsnews.com.

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THEY move from branch to branch in search of food and shelter and with the correct planting choices you will be able to provide both to a wide variety of birds. Birds bring more than their grace and beauty to your gar-

den. They are voracious insect eaters and will help keep those pests from consuming your favourite ﬂowers. With some knowledge on different species and their eating habits you will be able to make informed choices on the right plants for our region. A large selection of trees, shrubs and plants are presented with colour photographs and growing tips. From Bachelor’s Buttons to Zinnias there is a guide for each one that outlines

the important facts. An extensive list of birds follows with descriptions on each one. House Sparrows, Pine Siskin, Downy Woodpecker and many more are presented with information on migration routes, favourite foods, facts on the birds and details the speciﬁc plants they are attracted to. With some selective planting you can create a bird-friendly backyard that will be ﬁlled with life all year round. — Terry Peters

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■ Check your windows. Be sure you have good windows and doors. If you don’t, this should be a high priority. Also, look for cracks around glass, sashes and window frames that could be leaking air. Apply adhesive foam weatherstrips to top and bottom window rails or nail felt weatherstripping where window sashes and frames make contact. New windows can increase energy efﬁciency and lower energy bills. ■ Clean gutters and downspouts. Even though gutters and downspouts don’t affect your energy bills directly, they should be checked twice a year. Gutters and downspouts are traps for falling leaves and pine needles, and squirrels can use them as pantries for storing winter food. Be sure to clean gutters thoroughly, especially elbows and bends in the downspouts. Keep hangers fastened securely. Plug holes and cracks. According to a recent survey, today’s home buyers rank energy efﬁciency as one of their most important considerations. Members of the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association believe routine maintenance is worth the effort to keep energy bills as low as possible and comfort levels high. Visit www.gvhba.org for more information on new homes or renovation. Terasen Gas and BC Hydro also offer helpful tips.

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It’s OK to be ﬂexible sometimes PARENTS tell me that they hear that they need to be consistent.

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with these rules. You state these rules in clear terms to your kids so they know there will be no argument. But even then, don’t be surprised if your children still challenge your rules. Maybe you have said that they aren’t allowed to hang out at the mall at night. When they are going with their friends you want them home by 6 p.m. You can count on the fact that there will be an argument. “But, Lindsay’s Mom lets her stay until 8.” “If I have to come home my friends will make fun of me.” If this is a bottom-line rule for you, you need to be consistent. But what if it’s just something you said last time she went? If she points out that Olivia’s mom said she would drive everyone home, you just

might change your mind. See, it depends. The big fear is that if you give in to your kids, they will not respect your decisions. And that can be true. If you are willing to listen to an argument from your children about, for example, why they want stay out late, this will work. Your children learn that if they can present a good case that includes why they want to go somewhere, who is going, what they will be doing and how they are going to get home you will listen and make a determination. This is fair and goes a long way to teaching your kids to think about all the considerations when they are planning an outing. If, on the other hand, See Don’t page 20

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WHILE there are some rules parents can’t negotiate, others can be bent if the situation calls for it. Be open and listen to your child’s point of view.

Don’t give in to nagging From page 19 you say no and they launch into a whining and nagging campaign until you break down and change your mind, you will lose their respect. If this has happened once, it’s not the end of the world, but if your children know that the easiest way to get whatever they want is to simply wear you down, they will not respect your ﬁrst response to any requests. There is also the consideration that there may be some differences between parents or between parents and caregivers. In this case you need to go back to the bottom-line rules and stick together. But what about all the situations that can call for some ﬂexibility? Grandma wants to bake

cookies and give one to the kids in the afternoon; mom would prefer that they have carrot sticks. Unless the kids are eating three or four cookies every day and then not eating dinner, where’s the harm? In this case, ﬂexibility rules. The trick is to look at the big picture. If your children understand the basic rules, if they know how to respectfully argue for a change in expectations, if their requests are reasonable and if they are generally well behaved, you are in good shape. Life is complex, parenting can vary according to the situation and the mood of all parties involved and ﬂexibility is an important part of life. So relax, be clear on the serious bottom-line expectations and enjoy your children. www.ParentingToday.ca

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PARENTING kids’ stuff From page 19 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. 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. 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. 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 Dr. Info: 604-925-7408 or www.westvanlibrary.ca. 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.

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.

103 Air Cadet Squadron: Male and female youth, 12-19 years of age, meet Thursdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at 1513 Forbes Ave., North Vancouver. Register at any meeting. Info: 604-987-8818. 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 School, 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. For more info phone 604-929-0865. Pemberton Heights Mums’ Group meets the second Thursday evening of each month at different members’ homes. Info: Shauna, 604984-4434 or smmarkham@ shaw.ca. St. Andrew’s United Church Choir: Angelic Voices, a program for ages five to eight, practises Thursdays, 5-5:45 p.m. at the church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-9850408. St. Andrew’s United Church Choir: Saintly Singers, a program for ages nine to 16, practises every Thursday, 67 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 604-925-7408.

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 the Lynn Valley Community Centre, 3590 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver. For ages three to 12. Fee: $9.50. Registration: 604-987-7529. Parent and Tot Art: Dropin art for children ages two to ﬁve, Fridays, 9:30-11 a.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Fee: $5/$2 for an additional child. Parent and Tot Gym: Open gym time for children ages one to ﬁve, Fridays, 11:15 a.m.12:30 p.m. at Ron Andrews Community Centre, 931 Lytton St., North Vancouver. Parent participation and supervision is required. Dropin fee: $1.

Storytime Fun: A program of stories, songs and puppets with a focus on pre-reading skills, for ages three to ﬁve, Fridays, 10:30-11 a.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Info: 604-925-7408 or www. westvanlibrary.ca. Table Tennis: Drop-in program for all ages, Fridays, 45:30 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Fee: $2. 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.

. Family Art, Play and Swim: Kids 18 months to six years old will play and create from noon to 1:30 p.m. and then feel free to hop in the pool at 1:30 p.m. for public swim, Saturdays at Ron Andrews Community Centre, 931 Lytton St., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $2. Info: www.northvanrec.com or 604-983-6508. Family Storytime: Drop-in for children four to eight-years old, Saturdays from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. — Compiled by Debbie Caldwell and Tessa Holloway. Email information for your nonproﬁt event to listings@nsnews. com. For our online listings, go to www.nsnews.com, scroll to Community Events and click on Add Your Event.

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Brandy Newman, 11, Queen Mary elementary Art teacher: Todd Clark and Edie Chang Favourite art: painting Favourite artist: Todd Clark Her teacher writes: Brandy demonstrates a passion for art and her work expresses that energy. Brandy enjoys working with many different mediums through which she creates unique compositions. Young Artists of the Week are selected from North Shore schools by Artists for Kids for displaying exceptional ability in their classroom artwork. For details, visit the website www.artists4kids.com.

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THE holidays are a great time for relaxing with the family and watching a movie. More often than not, kids films old and new are animated features. Everything from the Disney classics and Dr. Seuss’s Grinch to newer films such as Bolt, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, and the Shrek series are made using animation technology. If your kids got inspired by some of the holiday features and created their own flip books or comic strip characters over Christmas, they will be excited to learn about the Cartooning and Animation course at the Delbrook Community Centre in January. The course takes drawings to the next level, adding sequences and creating digital films. “Kids are very excited when suddenly their cartoons start to talk” says course instructor Nadia Dimitrow. Dimitrow is Bulgarian-born, and has been teaching for 10 years. She has a Masters degree in Journalism, and a broad history in filmmaking and awardwinning animation. She and her daughter Theolina teach hundreds of students a year in several forms of filmmaking and animation all over the Lower Mainland. Dimitrow’s Cartooning course couples drawing and designing characters with the technological advances needed to bring them to life. Throughout the eight-week

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CHILDREN can take their drawing to the next level at a Cartooning and Animation course offered at Delbrook Community Centre in January. program, students learn Walt Disney’s style of hand drawing sequences, how to voice-overs and sound effects to their work and how to do a basic edit of their own film. The finishing touches are added in the studio to give a professional edge to the final work. “The big satisfaction, you know, (is) just to see how proud the little guys are, and the parents are,” says Dimitrow. “This

is what I’m dedicated to.” The course, which starts on Tuesday, Jan. 11, is for kids aged eight to 12 who are inspired by Disney and Pixar productions and are interested in learning the techniques. Classes are from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. and cost $103 for the full course, which includes all materials. For more information or to register, call 604 983 6388 or visit www.northvanrec.com.

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Hockey programs for all ages Manisha Krishnan

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SO your kid just informed you that he — or she — plans to be the next Henrik Sedin. Awesome. The only problem is they’re not going to get there just by watching Hockey Night in Canada. Luckily, here on the North Shore there are a few great options for kids who want to step up their game. Canlan Ice Sports is North Vancouver’s largest recreation ice facility, with three NHLsized ice surfaces. The centre has a Youth Skating, Shooting and Scoring camp running Jan. 2-Feb 6 for nine to 12 year olds and Feb.13-March 13 for five to eight year olds. The program is designed to further develop a player’s skill set and improve their scoring ability. Shooting and scoring are the main focus, but skating, passing, receiving and conditioning are also covered. Once they’ve got the basics down, the Youth Hockey League might be the next step. The five on five league, played across North America, is a fun way to compete without having to deal with an overwhelming schedule.

There are six divisions for kids aged seven to 19. The season runs March 26-June 26 and will include an evaluation plus 10 games. Player apparel and online statistics are provided. To register call Sean Watkins at 604-924-0828 ext. 2120 or email swatkins@icesports.com. The cost is $220 for individuals or $3,225 for a team of up to 15 players plus one goalie. For more information go to www. iceports.com/northshore. Hollyburn Country Club also offers a couple of hockey programs for tots and teens. Hollyburn Hockey School goes over the fundamentals of the game, including power skating, puck control, shooting, passing, pass reception, individual tactics, team tactics and scrimmages. Camps are offered for all hockey players from the ages of four to 17 years old. Cookie Monsters, for kids aged four to ﬁve, is a fun way to introduce kids to hockey with skill training and adapted games. For further program and/ or registration information, feel free to contact either Jack Cummings or Ben Mackay at 604-913-4523 or via email at hockey@hollyburn.org. Programs are available to members only.

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Bollywood coming to a rec centre near you Caitlin Dowling

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DANCE classes have been sweeping the nation as a great way to exercise, have fun and get social.

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STUDENTS of the Shiamak Davar Institute of Performing Arts do their high-energy Bollywood Jazz dance numbers.

You can find hip-hop, ballroom, and even salsa classes in most neighbourhoods. And now the dance craze is going even more global. From Jan. 5, kids ages 5-12 can enjoy something new on the North Shore – Bollywood Jazz. Bollywood is the informal term popularly used for the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai, India; the largest film producer in India and one of the largest centers of film production in the world. Bollywood films are mostly musicals, and are expected to contain catchy music in the form of songand-dance numbers woven into the script. “The best thing about Bollywood is it’s very high energy,” says Suragini Ravindran, an instructor for

the course. “It just makes you want to move!” Ravindran is an instructor for the Shiamak Davar Institute of Performing Arts (SDIPA), a global company founded by one of India’s biggest Bollywood stars, offering dance classes all over Canada. She has been teaching kids and adults alike for over 13 years, and is bringing a course to the Mickey McDougall Recreation Centre in the New Year. Bollywood Jazz combines classical and contemporary Indian music and dance with modern techniques, such as hip-hop. Ravindran says that Bollywood is the perfect outlet for children with its bold music and easy to follow dances, helping kids learn to focus and spend their pentup energy. By the end of the 10-week course, kids will have learned a full dance routine to show off their new skills. For Ravindran, Bollywood Jazz is much more than a way to keep your kids active and entertained. The class is a way to integrate and introduce new

cultures to as many people as possible. As well as the classes at the McDougall centre, the SDIPA is proud to have founded the not-for-proﬁt Victory Arts Foundation, which teaches dance to special needs members of the North Shore ConneXions Society. Ravindran says the Shiamak Davar Institute aims to introduce dance to everyone out there who is keen to try it, regardless of ability or impairment. Davar’s motto for his institute is “Have feet, will dance” and Ravindran says “That’s what we live by and believe in every day of our life.” Classes are offered at the Mickey McDougall Recreation Centre, and cost $75.10 for 10 classes. Classes take place every Wednesday, from Jan. 5 onwards. For ﬁve to seven year olds, classes run from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. For eight to 12 year olds, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. For more information or to register call 604-983-6388 or visit www.northvanrec.com.

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YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to EXCEPTIONAL CUISINE

Restaurants rolled on in 2010

Deana Lancaster dlancaster@nsnews.com

MARK down 2010 as the year our restaurants took it on the chin, and for the most part, managed to remain standing.

From the Olympics (which seemed a boon for those eateries in the downtown core and an attention-sucking tornado for the rest), to the HST in July and the new drinking and driving penalties in September, the year rained a shower of sucker punches on the hospitality industry. I was happy to see most restaurants found ways to weather it, even to work with the new tax and regulations. This year’s annual review then, is not a list of the most jaw-dropping meals I enjoyed this year; but instead of consistent, solid, delicious dining experiences across the North Shore. It’s not a complete list — we are lucky to have a bounty of wellexecuted eateries.

To be accurate, the ﬁrst restaurant of my year in review is actually one I discovered at the end of 2009, but it has become a regular lunch haunt of mine in 2010. Tamarind Hill is located around the corner from the North Shore News, and I have fallen hard for its saucy curries on mounds of rice, crunchy vegetables, crushed peanuts, and roti canai, Malaysia’s famous puffed and golden sweet bread served with a small bowl of spicy curry dip. Tamarind Hill, 1440 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver; 604-990-0111.

RING IN the new year with prime rib and Yorkshire pudding See story PAGE 28

In January, I coasted to the bottom of the hill to check out new seafood restaurant, Fishworks. Local, Ocean Wise seafood is the focus, arranged in easygoing constructions full of bright flavours and using solid cooking techniques. Service during my visit was efficient and super friendly, and the Fishworks chilled platter for two is a sight to behold: a smooth rectangle of ice loaded with creamy oysters, pillowy mussels, clams and fat prawns, plus a side plate of Albacore tuna tataki. Fishworks, 91 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver; 778-340-3449. Ginger and Soy was another January find, and I was thrilled, because outstanding Chinese food can be hard to find north of Richmond. The pretty Ambleside room dishes up elegant cuisine: enoki crab soup, seafood hot and sour soup, beef and kailan and a knockyour-socks-off seafood stir-fry: a heap of chewy-tender squid, pillowy scallops and plump prawns, not overly sauced, on a pile of brilliant green snap peas. It has a small but thoughtful wine list, and service was attentive and helpful. Shortly after I wrote about the restaurant, it suffered damage from a flood and had to close for several weeks. If you didn’t get a chance to check it out in 2010, Ginger and Soy, 1487 Marine Dr., West Vancouver; 778-2798862.

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STEVE Willis of Hell Pizza, above, with one of the menu offerings that has made the restaurant a hit this year. At right, a juicy Five Guys burger. I closed out the month in Hell . . . Hell Pizza, that is. The infamous New Zealand chain opened on Lonsdale late in 2009, but I checked out their innovative pies in January, and continued to enjoy them throughout the year. The company has made waves with its clever marketing, but even without the cheeky names and irreverent slogans, Hell is worth a visit. I like the meaty Lust, the Mordor, a juicy combination of pepperoni, bacon and chicken with a generous dousing of smokey barbecue sauce; and the Grimm: a surprisingly successful meeting of apricot sauce with chicken, green onion, rosemary, pine nuts, and toasted puffs of cream cheese. Worth noting, Hell Pizza is one of only a few restaurants that absorbed the HST, keeping their prices the same for their customers. Hell, 1931 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver; 1-888-HELL-911; www.hellpizza.ca. A winery lunch at West Vancouver’s La Regalade in March, presented by the principals of Hester Creek Estate Winery, reminded me why I love this restaurant. The Navarin of lamb I had for lunch was sublime, a luxurious medley of tender lamb and soft vegetables, crowned with a fan of tender snow peas. Next we knifed through some soft cheeses and finished with pastry chef Steeve Rayé’s Monaco Tart, a layered chocolate and toffee-flavoured confection. You can’t go wrong at this near-legendary bistro. La Regalade is at 2232 Marine Dr., West Vancouver; 604-921-2228. I have to laugh when I reread my May review of Five Guys Burgers and Fries. In it, I worried that I’d misjudged when I took my parents there for dinner. I thought perhaps it was too loud, too chaotic and the system of ordering at the till and then waiting for your fresh-cooked burger to come off the grill would be too much for them. It has since become one of their regular dinner stops. Like me, they love the homemade flavour of the patties made from scratch, the lengthy list of free toppings and the crisp fries. Five Guys Burgers and Fries, south side of Park Royal Shopping Centre; 604-925-3483. Spring saw the arrival of chef Dino

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Cooking Classes: Maureen Goulet, a cooking instructor with 25 years experience, hosts fun and educational cooking classes in West Vancouver. Next class is Wednesday, Jan. 12, 6:45-10 p.m., featuring make ahead elegant entrees. The class on Thursday, Jan. 20, 6:45-10 p.m., will feature an evening with Karen Barnaby the chef at Stanley Park Fish House. Classes are held at Y Franks store, 503 15th St. Cost: $65. Info: www. ambrosiaadventures.com. Le Grand Vin: Vancouver’s CRU Restaurant will mix B.C. terroirandtraditionalBordeaux winemaking techniques from 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 604-677-4111.

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Renaerts to this side of the inlet. He now runs the kitchens at both Beachside Forno in Ambleside, and Fraiche up in the British Properties. Both rooms are thriving under his direction. Hit the former for beautifully prepared pizzas, served hot from the forno oven, along with burgers, pastas and a handful of well-priced entrées. Head up the hill for a special occasion and indulge in elegant plates constructed with local ingredients. Beachside Forno, 1362 Marine Dr., West Vancouver; 604-9263332. Fraiche, 2240 Chippendale Rd., West Vancouver; 604-925-7595. May also marks the return of B.C. spot prawn season — a six-week stretch I look forward to all year. The slippery, carrotsized critters are wild, trap-caught, and rank as a SeaChoice “Best Choice” option based on the sustainability criteria used for our ﬁsheries assessments. Also, they are delicious. Chef Rob Parrott at West Van’s Mangia e Bevi Ristorante took full advantage of the catch and prepared feature dishes with them each weekend. Our best bite was a spectacular dish of grilled prawns, served whole and hot, so that you had to grab and twist off the heads, split open the spiny casing and dip the juicy meat into an accompanying bowl of buttery limoncello sauce. I’ll be back for more in 2011. Mangia e Bevi Ristorante, 2222 Marine Dr., West Vancouver; 604See A year page 29

Food and Wine Celebration: An evening featuring the wines of Blue Mountain Vineyard and Cellars, Monday, Jan. 17, 6:30-9 p.m. at the Four Seasons Hotel, 791 West Georgia St., Vancouver. Blue Mountain will celebrate its 20th anniversary with wines paired with cuisine from 12 of British Columbia’s most acclaimed restaurants. Proceeds from the event will support the British Columbia Hospitality Foundation. Cost: $90. Tickets: www. bluemountainwinery.com. Bourbon Bounty: For those who love the complex sensory delights of a good bourbon, ﬁve exclusive bourbons will be featured with dinner at Brix Restaurant & Wine Bar on Jan. 20 at 6:30 p.m. Cost: $75. Tickets: 604-915-9463. Brix is located at 1138 Homer St., Vancouver. Dine Out Vancouver: This annual event features threecourse promotional meals, restaurant tours and hotel deals at 213 restaurants across the city from Jan. 24 to Feb. 6. Info: www.tourismvancouver. com/dov. Date Night: CRU Restaurant is introducing a weekly dinner special to add sizzle to your romance. Every Thursday evening couples can enjoy a three-course dinner with wine. Cost: $99. Reservations: 604-677-4111 or www.cru. ca. CRU Restaurant is located at 1459 West Broadway, Vancouver. — Compiled by Debbie Caldwell and Tessa Holloway.

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Yorkshire Puddings 1 cup milk 4 large eggs 1 cup flour ½ tsp salt 6 Tbsp vegetable oil* (not olive oil) Two hours before baking: using a whisk, electric mixer or food processor combine milk, eggs, flour and salt until well blended. Cover and allow to sit at room temperature for two hours. Using room temperature batter will help prevent “hockey pucks,” because pouring cold batter into the hot oil cools the oil, preventing the puddings from rising. Preheat oven to 425 F. Divide the vegetable oil between 12 standard-sized muffin cups, using half a tablespoon in each cup. Place pan in oven and allow oil to become smoking hot, about five minutes. Remove pan from oven and quickly divide batter between cups, using about three to four tablespoons per cup. Place in oven and bake for 10 minutes, then reduce temperature (no peeking!) to 375 F and

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RING in the new year with a traditional meal of prime rib and Yorkshire puddings. continue baking for another 10-15 minutes until puddings are puffed and medium-dark brown. Serve immediately or place puddings upside down on a wire rack that has been placed over a baking sheet. This will allow the excess oil to drain out; cool. If baking in the morning and serving later in the day, cover loosely with paper towel. Reheating puddings: Preheat oven to 400 F. Place puddings on a baking tray and bake until warm, usually four to ﬁve minutes for room temperature ones and six to seven minutes for frozen (do not thaw ﬁrst).

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entire roast with vegetable oil then sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Place roast fat side up/ribs down in a shallow baking pan and bake for 15 minutes. Turn heat down to 350 F. For a rare roast bake for an additional 20-23 minutes per pound or until a meat thermometer (preferably digital) inserted in the middle reads 120-125F or 130-140F for medium-rare. Remove roast from oven and place on a clean plate. Do not wash pan as drippings are required for gravy. Cover roast loosely with foil (covering tightly will steam it — yuck!) and allow to rest for 15-30 minutes. The temperature will continue to rise ﬁve to 10 degrees while resting. This step is key —it allows the juices to redistribute. If the roast is not allowed to rest then when it’s cut the juices will all drain out and the roast will be dry and tough. To serve, cut off rib bones then thickly slice meat. Serve gravy and plain horseradish or Horseradish Cream alongside. Optional Coating: 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard 4 tsp ﬁnely minced garlic 2 Tbsp mixed whole

Gravy: pan drippings from roast 1 ⁄3 cup flour 2⁄3 cup cold water 4 cups low-sodium beef broth or a rich beef stock Mix together flour and cold water in a jar with a tight lid; shake until well mixed and no lumps remain; set aside. Pour one cup beef broth into pan with roast drippings; stir with a whisk or sturdy spoon over low heat until all the dark brown little bits (called “fond”) are mixed into the water and drippings. Bring mixture to a boil and add remaining beef broth; bring to a boil again. Turn heat down to medium-low and slowly stir in water/flour mixture, stirring or whisking continuously until mixture is well blended and there are no lumps. Continue to cook until floury taste is gone and gravy reaches desired thickness. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Note: Gravy is one of those foods that is difficult to have a firm recipe for. Use this as a guideline but feel free to add more or less broth and/or the water/flour mixture. This technique works well for chicken as well, substituting chicken broth. Horseradish Cream: ¾ cup sour cream ¼ cup horseradish 1 Tbsp chopped fresh chives or green onions 1 Tbsp chopped shallots ½ tsp fresh lemon juice Drain horseradish in a small sieve, pressing to remove all juice. Stir all ingredients together in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper. Chill at least 30 minutes and up to eight hours.

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A year of delicious dining From page 27 922-8333. I have to include one jaw-dropper. In August, I jumped at the chance to dine in the Plastic Dining Room, an elegant raft floating on pop bottles at the False Creek Marina, with a table set for 12. The brainchild of industry veteran Shannon Ronalds, the dining room was created to raise funds for his School of Fish Foundation, which aims to insert ocean-friendly seafood curriculum into culinary schools around the world. The menu, cooked by C executive chef Robert Clark, included spot prawn sunomono, Bayne Sound scallop in hot dashi broth, tilapia layered with lobster saffron cream sauce and sockeye roe, and wild Coho Salmon on a bed of Israeli cous cous, smoky chorizo and smashed peas. The dining room was afloat for just three months, but watch for it to set sail elsewhere next summer. For information, visit schooloffishfoundation.org. August is also when I finally

NEWS photo Deana Lancaster

DINNER on the Plastic Dining Room: educational and amazing. tried Sushi Bella, an eatery that had been recommended to me repeatedly by readers. The polished space, smart menu and attentive service impressed. To my delight, we found plenty of new and less familiar dishes to choose from and dug in to poke sashimi, tuna tataki, tasty rolls stuffed with ﬁllings like tempura prawns, yam, avocado and chili mayo; and asparagus, Japanese pickle, beets, yam, avocado, spinach and mushroom wrapped with rice in soy bean paper. Sushi Bella, 152 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver; 604987-8633. I closed out the year with a wonderful new discovery: Tutto Bene, the new sister restaurant to mid-Lonsdale

favourite Bravo Cucina. The cosy room is dishing up inventive fare, with a focus on seafood. We sampled perfectly seared ahi tuna coated in black olive tapenade; a salty-sweet fennel and prosciutto salad; a blissfully delicious sableﬁsh, marinated in grappa and soy sauce, and Fraser Valley duck breast. The bar is small but still contains a well-rounded selection of beer, cocktails and a fair list of local and Italian wines, and service was able and friendly. Tutto Bene Ristorante Italiano, 1211 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver; 604-9730299. Quite a year. And now we’re on to the next, looking for new ﬂavours and revisiting past favourites. Bon appetit!

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will close at 5 p.m. on Dec. 31. Info: www.nvdpl.ca. Holiday Hi-Light Festival: The gardens at Park & Tilford shopping centre, North Vancouver will be lit until Dec. 31.

North Vancouver District Public Library Holiday Hours: All branches will be closed Jan. 1-3. The branches

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.

Bright Nights in Stanley Park Stanley Park is hosting their 13th annual holiday celebration and decorations, including the miniature train, until Jan. 2 from 3 to 10 p.m. daily. Closed Christmas Day. Children’s farmyard closes at 9 p.m. daily. Partial proceeds from the train go to B.C. Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund. Canyon Lights: The Capilano Suspension Bridge will be dolled up in Christmas Lights until Jan. 2 and can be viewed from 5 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for children under 13 or $35

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for a family, with proceeds going to B.C. Professional Fire Fighters Burn Fund. 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. Tickets available at the gate. or info call 604-257-8665. Booksale: All books will be

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wishing to stay close to the ﬁre, Mt. Seymour’s Enquist Lodge and SnowPlay Park will host New Years celebrations with tobogganing, tubing, a warm ﬁre and hot chocolate for kids with an early countdown before bedtime, 6 to 9 p.m. on Dec. 31.

New Years Chocolate Fondue: The last chance to gorge before New Year’s resolutions kick in, Mount Seymour is hosting a 2.5 hour snowshoe tour to a candlelit chocolate indulgence set amongst the trees. Dec. 31 at 7 p.m. Tickets: 604-986-2261.

New Years at Park Royal: For the ﬁrst time ever the mall will open New Years Day and the ﬁrst 100 shoppers at each of the Guest Services Desks will receive a gift card from Park Royal between $5 and $100, with one $250 gift card. — Compiled by Debbie Caldwell and Tessa Holloway.

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by Cindy Goodman

Brenda Montgomery and Audrey Johnston team up for a photo.

Kim Thom’s sister Lana Amato and her granddaughter Jenna Prem delve into the amazing food.

Lori Lindahl attends.

Friends Joan Fradera and Corinne Johnston show their support.

Brian, Kim and Chris Thom welcome guests to their North Vancouver home. Realtor, cookbook author and North Shore News columnist Kim Thom hosted the sixth annual Sheway fundraising tea at her North Vancouver home Dec. 5. Sheway is a pregnancy outreach program located in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver that provides health and social service support to pregnant women and women with infants under 18 months who are dealing with drug and alcohol issues. Sheway helps women have healthy pregnancies and positive early parenting experiences. The tea raised $2,000 in cash donations and $1,500 in gifts for babies and their moms.

Decorative bouquets on tables made the house look festive.

Anne Marie Ferguson, Karen Boies and Emma Tymm-Nash enjoy the event.

Angela Shellard, Lorna Bruce and Deb Stevenson look forward to the fundraiser every year.

Kate and Lillian Hickman make a new friend.

Please direct requests for event coverage to Bright Lights c/o North Shore News. Email: emcphee@nsnews.com Fax: 604-985-2104

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NEIGHBOURHOODS Noteworthy neighbours

Time Traveller

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LYNN Valley’s Tracy Wakaluk was one of 11 team members from B.C. who participated in The Arthritis Society’s Joints In Motion program, running in the 2,500th anniversary of the world’s ﬁrst marathon in Athens.

photo courtesy of the North Vancouver Museum and Archives

A colourful 1960s postcard shows the Ranch Motel at Marine Drive and Capilano Road. If anyone has information about this motel, please contact the North Vancouver Museum and Archives at 604-990-3700, ext. 8012 or by email at nvmac@dnv.org.

Lynn Valley woman goes the distance in Athens TRACY Wakaluk reached a personal milestone last month and celebrated by running in a historic marathon in Athens, Greece.

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According to a written statement from The Arthritis Society, B.C. and Yukon division, November 2010 marks the 10th anniversary since Wakaluk, 39, was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. She wanted to do something special to celebrate her health and give back to the society as she’s seen ﬁrsthand how research is helping make advancements in treatments for people living with arthritis. Wakaluk was one of approximately 150 Canadians who recently ran in the 2,500th anniversary of the world’s ﬁrst marathon in Athens and helped raise more than $740,000 for arthri-

tis research. According to legend, the marathon covers the same ground that the Athenian messenger Pheidippides ran when he brought news of victory from the battleﬁeld of Marathon. Wakaluk is one of almost 5,000 Joints In Motion participants who have raised close to $30 million in support of arthritis research since the program began just over a decade ago. Participants commit to completing a physical challenge (including walks, treks or marathons) and raising a set amount of money through donations and sponsorships. In return, they travel to an exotic destination and receive an unforgettable experience. All travel arrangements are made by The Arthritis Society. The Athens marathon isn’t the ﬁrst Joints In Motion run for Wakaluk. She’s participated in the Honolulu marathon on two occasions. A lot of people who take part in Joints In Motion are

A34 - North Shore News - Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Building up conﬁdence one step at a time Caitlin Dowling

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KIDS at Queen Mary elementary will have a spring in their step in the New Year, thanks to a new afterschool program to teach Irish dance. The Nora Pickett Irish Dance Academy is joining forces with North Shore Neighbourhood House to form The Queen Mary Community Development Project, giving kids from lower-income households the chance to learn Irish dance for recreation or gear towards competition. “Kids develop such a strong sense of pride, determination, focus and happiness through that whole process,” says Nora Pickett, director of the academy. “This is the chance to make a difference in their lives.” Pickett herself has danced since the age of seven and has been teaching kids Irish dance routines for 16 years. Recently, some of her students have won the prestigious Western Canadian Oireachtas (Irish Dance Championship Competition) and are going on to represent Canada at the North American Championships and World Championships next year. Queen Mary school has been close to Pickett’s heart since she taught lunchtime classes there eight years ago. Kids would rush through their lunches in order to get the chance to dance, and she was so touched by the response that she started to think of other ways to get involved, to make more of an impact. As plans began to develop for the after-school program, Pickett was contacted by two students she taught at Queen Mary. After all this time, they were still affected by the classes. Picket remembers them fondly: “(They were) always smiling and trying to pick up the steps. . . They felt the passion for dancing then and they remember it now. They’re in high school now.” The forthcoming program will be held on Thursdays after school and the academy will be transporting children from school to the dance hall to give them the beneﬁt of being fully immersed in the dancing community. The classes will be free to Queen Mary students and students with promise will be entered in the end of year show. North Shore Neighbourhood House and the academy will provide ﬁnancial help for students who are unable to afford costumes and shoes for the event. The community outreach put forward by Pickett will also directly affect her current students. At the Academy, senior dancing students

NEWS photo Cindy Goodman

CARA Jacobsen, Camryn and Mackenzie Cross, Jessi Bak, Maya Bennett and Olivia Armstrong compete on behalf of the Nora Pickett Irish Dance Academy. The dance academy has teamed up with the North Shore Neighbourhood House to offer an after school dance program for kids at Queen Mary elementary. who show talent for helping younger students are selected to join a teacher-training program. As a result, many older students will be teaching the youngest, and that will include the children who join from Queen Mary. “They’re going to be teaching the kids,” says Pickett, “becoming more aware of underprivileged families and how they can make a difference in the community.” To support the Queen Mary Community Development Project,

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cal 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. The Dutch Kofﬁeclub meets 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. 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 604-926-3954.

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YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to THE GAMES PEOPLE PLAY

Wins on turf, track and trail of 2010 July-December

Andy Prest aprest@nsnews.com

IN this edition of the North Shore News we look back at the 2010 sports headlines from July to December.

Look for the third in our three-part NORTH SHORE SPORT YEAR IN REVIEW series as we count down the top ﬁve stories of 2010 in Sunday’s North Shore News.

The Olympics ended but the games went on as North Shore teams and athletes found local, national and international success. Enjoy the memories and all the best for 2011. July ■ West Vancouver’s Micayla Gatto won gold in women’s downhill racing at the Mountain Bike Canadian Championships, held in July in Panorama, B.C. The 21-year-old claimed her second national title — her first came in 2007 — by scorching the dry, dusty mountain trail in a time of 3 minutes 55.13 seconds, topping the second-place rider by more than eight seconds. Gatto’s performance came while she was still battling injuries suffered in a violent crash five months earlier in an urban race in Chile. Gatto was gearing up for a 20-foot step-down drop when her chain skipped and she came up short, smashing into the landing ramp below. “I still have to watch it when people hug me and stuff. It still really hurts,” Gatto said following her national championship win. ■ West Vancouver’s Janet McLachlan was a dominant force in helping Canada’s women’s national team earn bronze at the 2010 World Wheelchair Basketball Championships held in July, in Birmingham, England. McLachlan ended up with averages of 25 points and 19 rebounds per game, each of those landing her more than five above the next highest per-game tally. McLachlan played basketball for five years at the University of Victoria after graduating from Collingwood School. A blown knee suffered while playing rugby led to her introduction to wheelchair basketball and her debut with the national team in 2008. “I loved it from the moment I got in the chair,” she said. “It was a whole new challenge but I still got to play basketball.” ■ Two North Shore track stars scored medals for Canada at the North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletic Association under-23

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WEST Van’s Janet McLachlan ﬁres a shot in Canada’s World Championship semiﬁnal against the United States. McLachlan led the tournament in points and rebounds and helped power Canada to a bronze medal at the World Wheelchair Basketball Championships in Birmingham, England, this July. championships held in July in Miramar, Fla. North Vancouver’s Jessica Smith claimed gold in the women’s 800-metre race, edging a pair of runners from the United States at the line to claim the title. Smith then teamed up three other runners to win bronze in the women’s 4x400-m relay, clocking a time of 3:40.09. The other North Shore medalist was West Vancouver’s

Reid Gustavson who ﬁnished third in decathlon. The former University of British Columbia Thunderbird racked up a total of 6,866 points to claim the bronze in Florida. Gustavson also won bronze two years ago at the NACAC under-23 championships. August ■ Rain wreaked havoc with the schedule at the annual Hollyburn Country Clubhosted Odlum Brown

Vancouver Open but when the clouds dispersed fans were treated to great professional tennis. Twenty-seven-year-oldand Croatian-born Jelena Dokic, now representing Australia, took the women’s ﬁnal 61 and 6-4 against France’s Virginie Razzano. Dokic was ranked fourth in the world in 2002 but fell off after taking time away from the game. She came in to the Vancouver

Open ranked No. 96. Israel’s Dudi Sela defeated Lithuania’s Ricardas Berankis in the men’s ﬁnal to claim his third Vancouver Open title. Sela also won the tournament in 2005 and 2008. ■ North Vancouver’s Stephanie Bell and Kolbi Roper helped the British Columbia provincial team claim gold at the girls underSee Mulder page 38

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Mulder owns oval, pedals to title hat trick From page 37

17 basketball championships held Aug. 2-7 in Toronto. Bell, the team’s captain, led the way in a thrilling 8075 double overtime win over Ontario in the championship final. The six-foot forward from Argyle secondary racked up a team-high 16 points along with 11 rebounds and two blocks. Roper, a six-one forward from Carson Graham, nearly notched a double-double of her own in the final as she collected nine points and nine rebounds. ■ North Vancouver golf great Eugene Wong finished second at the Canadian Men’s Amateur Championships in August, claiming silver for the second time in the 106-yearold tournament. Wong shot a final round four-under 68 at the London Hunt and Country Club to finish the tournament at 14under. Toronto’s Albin Choi shot a scorching 66 in the final round to win the tournament by three strokes. Choi’s four-round total of 271 tied Richard Zokol’s 1971 record for the lowest stroke-play score in tournament history. Wong also finished second at the Canadian Amateur in

2008. A member of Canada’s national amateur team, Wong competed in this year’s Canadian Open, missing the cut by four strokes at his ﬁrstever PGA event held July 2225 at Toronto’s St. George’s Golf and Country Club. ■ North Vancouver’s Scott Mulder ended his junior cycling career off in style, claiming three national junior titles at the Canadian Cycling Championships held the last weekend in August in Bromant, Que. The 18-year-old sprinter dominated the banked curves of the National Cycling Centre’s oval track, winning gold in the under-19 keirin, kilo and sprint races. The national championships were a family affair for the Mulders as Scott’s older brother Erik and father Rob also came away with medals. Erik raced in the elite men’s category, winning silver in the team pursuit and placing ﬁfth in the keirin. Rob competed in the masters division and came away with bronze medals in the individual pursuit and the points race. September ■ The Handsworth Royals

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HANDSWORTH ball carrier Victor Sun can’t escape the lunging grasp of a Windsor defender during a senior AA football battle at Handsworth. No. 1-ranked Windsor topped No. 4 Handsworth 20-14 with quarterback Zach McKnight throwing three touchdown strikes for the Dukes.

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Cavaliers win back AA field hockey honours From page 38 senior boys football team came back from a 13-point deficit in the final eight minutes of the Buchanan Bowl Sept. 11 to register the closest and one of the most thrilling wins in the 24-year history of the annual cross-town grudge match against Carson Graham. “Unbelievable,” Royals head coach Jay Prepchuk said after the game. “One of the best high school games that I’ve been involved with.” Trailing 34-21 heading into the fourth quarter, Handsworth put together a 90-yard march capped off by one of Mitchell Barnett’s three rushing touchdowns on the day to pull within six. A late interception returned the ball to the Royals and running back Victor Sun completed the comeback with a fiveyard touchdown carry with less than 90 seconds left in the game. Tommy Huber’s successful extra point gave the Royals their margin of victory in a 35-34 win. ■ North Shore riders led the way as 4,000 cyclists tackled the first-ever RBC GranFondo Whistler bike race that departed from downtown Vancouver, crossed the Lions Gate Bridge and then headed up the Sea to Sky Highway on Sept. 11. photo Lorena Angus North Vancouver resident Andrew Pinfold came away COLLINGWOOD’S Meg Isaac (left), Stephanie Eggertson, Katarina Angus, Hailey Reeves and Lauren Annable set their defence during as the first GranFondo the final of the AA provincial championships in Burnaby this November. The young Cavaliers beat Little Flower Academy 2-1 in the champion, winning the elite championship game to win their second title in three years. men’s giro race in a sprint finish after completing the 122-kilometre of the elite women’s winner by more than 10 awesome performance for the Okanagan Sun an Olympic Games. course in three hours 14 minutes 25 seconds. minutes. as they beat the Victoria Rebels 50-15. The ■ North Vancouver resident Zach Bell scored North Vancouver’s Karen Birkenhead also Organizers are hoping to make the race previous record for longest field goal was 55 a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games, was a race leader, finishing first amongst all an annual event with the goal of increasing yards, held by three players. The kick just finishing third in the men’s cycling scratch race. female riders in the mass start GranFondo race participation to 10,000 riders. made it, hitting the crossbar and bouncing up The 20-km, 80-lap velodrome event features that followed the elite racers up the route. October and in. a mass start, requiring riders to navigate the The North Shore Triathlon Club member ■ North Vancouver’s Steven Shott set a Shott, a 20-year-old Carson Graham grad, track’s banked turns while dodging through actually posted the fastest time of any woman Canadian Junior Football League record Oct. also caught six passes for 214 yards, including a pack of riders. Bell, originally from Watson in the race, clocking 3:33:26 to top the time 3, booting a 57-yard field goal to cap off an touchdowns of 27 and 88 yards. The win Lake, Yukon, finished behind the Australian helped the Sun clinch the regular season title duo of Michael Freiberg and Cameron Meyer. in the British Columbia Football Conference. ■ Eugene Wong kept up his stellar play in For his efforts Shott was named the BCFC’s October, finishing fourth in the individual player of the week in two categories: offensive competition at the 2010 Men’s World Amateur player and special teams. Team Championships held in Buenos Aires. ■ The Capilano University golf team ended Canada’s three-man team finished tied for their season on a high note, winning the team eighth in the three-round event with France competition at their home tournament held at taking the title. Seymour Golf and Country Club in October ■ The Capilano Blues men’s soccer team with hometown boy Kyle Moody claiming the was upset in the first round of the provincial individual title. playoffs, losing 1-0 to the University of The team victory — the Blues ended Northern British Columbia on a last-minute tied for first with Camosun College — was goal. “It was kind of the story of our season,” Capilano’s first tournament win since the golf program was restored at the university in 2008. said Capilano head coach Pail Dailly. “We Moody’s win — he ended tied for first with missed a few chances early on and just couldn’t Adam Gruber of Thompson Rivers University get a goal to sort of settle ourselves down and — helped him claim the even bigger honour of it ended up hurting us in the end.” The women’s soccer team did not make the the best scoring player for the entire BCCAA playoffs. season. November North Vancouver’s Moody ended the year with 547 strokes in 7½ rounds — an average ■ The Collingwood Cavaliers senior girls field score of 72.9 — beating University of the hockey team became provincial AA champions for the second time in three years after Fraser Valley’s Mitch Lock by one shot. ■ North Vancouver’s Anna Rice ended her knocking off Little Flower Academy 2-1 in the illustrious and improbable international B.C. final held Nov. 5 in Burnaby. It was the badminton career with an appearance in the third year in a row that the two schools met quarter-finals of the Commonwealth Games in the final with Collingwood claiming victory held in October in Delhi, India. A five-time in 2008 and LFA rebounding to take the title photo Ron LeBlanc national champion, Rice’s greatest performance last season. CAPILANO Rugby Club’s Mandy Marchak takes a pair of Scottish defenders for a came at the 2008 Beijing Olympics where she The win was all the more remarkable given ride en route to a tough try for Team Canada in Women’s Rugby World Cup action became the first woman from North, Central See Handsworth page 40 in England. Marchak tied for third in total tries in the tournament. or South America to advance to the final 16 at

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Handsworth girls 3-time volleyball champs From page 39

the fact that only six players from last year’s runner-up Collingwood team were back this season, joined by 13 rookies. “It was an amazing feeling to watch all of those young players grow,” said co-coach Sara Simpson. “They wanted to learn and they wanted to get better and they enjoyed being part of the team. What’s exciting as a coaching staff is knowing you have a young team and there are a couple more years to come.” ■ North Vancouver snowboarding star Drew Neilson retired from international competition in November, ending a career that saw him compete and win against the world’s best for a number of years as one of the pioneers in the sport of snowboard cross. The 36-year-old, originally from Vernon, announced that he was retiring from competitive snowboarding to take on a new role as technical coach for the Canadian Snowboard Team. Neilson earned many honours in his long career, including the Crystal Globe as the 2007 overall World Cup champion; 19 podium

finishes, including nine golds, in 62 World Cup races; a bronze medal at the 2003 world championships; multiple victories on the ISF Swatch World Boardercross Tour and a win at the 2000 Winter X-Games. “I met lots of great people, saw lots of great places in the world that I don’t think I would have gotten to without snowboarding,” he said. “And doing it all on someone else’s dollar? Snowboarding has been great to me.” ■ The Carson Graham Eagles senior girls field hockey team romped to a 7-1 win over North Shore rivals West Vancouver secondary to win their first-ever provincial AAA championship and cap off a perfect season with a 25-0 record. The Eagles were led by a strong group of Grade 12 players, including four bound for NCAA Div. 1 programs next year. Forward Emma Plasteras has committed to Boston College, centre midfielder Alexandra McCawley to Stanford and central defender Annabelle Hamilton and forward Holly Stewart to the University of Maine. West Vancouver featured a lineup with only one Grade

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MEMBERS of the Handsworth senior girls volleyball team celebrate their victory over Riverside in the ﬁnal of the AAAA provincial championships held earlier this month in Nanaimo. The win gave the Royals their third straight B.C. title. 12 player but still managed to make the provincial ﬁnal for the fourth year in a row. ■ Sentinel secondary’s senior boys soccer team cemented their spot atop the North Shore soccer world with a

4-0 win over St. Thomas Aquinas in the North Shore Secondary Schools’ Athletics Association’s championship game played Nov. 15. The championship win was the latest triumph in an

outstanding season for the Spartans in which they claimed ﬁrst place in the North Shore AAA league — beating out two-time defending North Shore champs Handsworth — before booking their place in

the provincial championships with a playdown win over Burnaby Central. Unfortunately for the Spartans, as well as fellow See Wong page 41

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SPORT YEAR IN REVIEW

Wong ends great year as top male amateur

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qualifier West Van, the provincial championships were postponed after heavy snowfall buried the fields at Burnaby Lake Sport Complex. The tournament is tentatively scheduled to be played in the spring. December ■ The Handsworth Royals senior football team fought their way to the AA provincial championships game but fell short of the coveted title, losing 53-27 to John Barsby secondary in the final played Dec. 4 at UBC’s Thunderbird Stadium. The Royals trailed early but fought back to close within nine points but Barsby, led by a powerful running attack, pulled away in the fourth quarter with two unanswered touchdowns. To get to the final the Royals knocked off No. 1ranked Windsor 20-10 in an all-North Shore semifinal Nov. 27. ■ The No. 1-ranked Handsworth Royals senior girls volleyball team won their third provincial AAAA title in a row Dec. 4, knocking off No. 2 Riverside in a tight five-set final at Nanaimo’s Vancouver Island University. The Royals recovered from a disastrous second set to win the final 25-15, 9-25, 26-24, 21-25, 15-9. Grade 11 setter Emily Oxland led the way, earning tournament MVP honours for the second straight year. ■ Olympic golden girl Maëlle Ricker began the 2010-11 season in fine form, finishing second in both of the first two World Cup races of the season, trailing only Canadian

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CANADIAN women’s doubles player Heidi El Tabakh blasts a ball over the net during the Odlum Brown Vancouver Open finals in West Vancouver. Along with her partner, Taiwan’s Kai-Chen Chang, she won the title, defeating United States duo Irina Falconi and Amanda Fink, 3-6, 6-3, 10-4. teammate Dominique Maltais in both finals held Dec. 7-8 in Lech, Austria. Ricker followed that up with a bronze-medal showing on the final race of 2010, held Dec. 17 in Telluride, Colo. ■ North Vancouver golf star Eugene Wong’s awardwinning 2010 season culminated with one final honour: the title of Canadian amateur male golfer of the year. Wong’s stellar play with the University of Oregon and the Canadian National Golf team pushed him to the top of the 2010 National Order of Merit standings, earning him player of the year honours. The Handsworth grad scored 1,290 points in the Order of

Merit standings, comfortably topping Red Deer’s Mitch Evanecz who finished second with 936.5 points and Albin Choi of Toronto who racked up 777.5 points to finish third. Wong ended the year ranked eighth in the Royal and Ancients World Amateur Golf Rankings. ■ North Vancouver’s Mark Dekanich made his NHL debut Dec. 18 and had a decent showing but that was about all that went right for the 24-year-old goalie and his Nashville Predators. Dekanich was called into action nine minutes and 59 seconds into the first period after the Los Angeles Kings scored their third goal of the

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night on Nashville starter Anders Lindback. Playing the rest of the game, Dekanich stopped 22 out of 25 shots as the Predators lost 6-1 to the Kings. Following the game Dekanich was assigned back to the Milwaukee Admirals of the American Hockey League. Dekanich was called up Dec. 3 after Nashville’s No. 1 goalie, Pekka Rinne, went down with an injury. Dekanich spent seven games as Linback’s backup goalie before ﬁnally hitting the ice. With Rinne cleared to rejoin the team, Dekanich was sent back down to his AHL club.

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BES - Hanne (ne´e Holmgren), Passed away suddenly on December 16, 2010 at the age of 68 years. Hanne is survived by her loving husband Dick, her children Diana (Ron) and Brian, and her granddaughter Sarah. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held on Thursday, December 30, 2010 at 2:00 pm at First Memorial, Boal Chapel, 1505 Lillooet Rd., North Vancouver, BC. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made in memory of the deceased to the charity of your choice. First Memorial – 604-980-3451

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BROWN - Jack June 18, 1925 - Dec 19, 2010 Jack passed away suddenly at Lions Gate Hospital. He was predeceased by his wife Jean and is lovingly remembered by his children Gail Smith and Marion Kovach, stepdaughter Susan Hunt, as well as his many loving grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held in January, 2011, date to be announced. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 118 or the Canada Post Heritage Fund would be appreciated.

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MCMAHON, Patricia Mary It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia, peacefully, at home on Christmas morning, in the loving presence of her family. Patricia was born in London England. She was predeceased by her dear husband Jack, in 2008. Patricia met Jack during the war years at a dance at Covent Garden, fell in love with him and moved to Canada as a war bride in 1946. She is survived by her devoted children, sons Denis and John (Julie), daughters Louise McLay (Terry), and Michelle Marshall (Roger). Her grandchildren Kevin, Kara, Fiona, Caitlin, Emily, Elizabeth, Kathleen and Allyson were the light of her life. She is also survived by her sisters Denise and Mary in San Diego, Michelle and Margaret in England, brother in law Bill (Daph), and many nieces and nephews. Patricia was the foundation of our family life. As a devoted Mom she provided great care, love and guidance. She was passionate about music, enjoyed singing and dancing. Throughout her life, Patricia travelled extensively with her husband Jack. They loved to take cruises, go on road trips or travel to San Diego to visit her sisters. However, Patricia’s greatest joy was spending time at home with her family sharing stories, laughing and enjoying quite moments. A special thank you goes out to her devoted care givers Norma and Alma. Prayers will be offered at 7:30 pm. on Thursday December 30 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 2725 Lonsdale Ave. North Vancouver, where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am. Friday December 31, 2010. Interment will be at Capilano View cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the SPCA would be greatly appreciated. Condolences can be left for the family at www.kearneyfs.com. Kearney Funeral Services 604-736-0268

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TENNANT, Toby Wayne June 13, 1946 to Dec. 18, 2010 Toby passed away peacefully December 18th surrounded by his family and friends. Toby was born in North Vancouver and was raised and went to school in Chilliwack. He returned to live and work in North Vancouver in the 70’s. He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 34.years, Patricia, brothers Barry and Aubrey, many nieces and nephews, family members and very close friends. Toby was a pillar in the automobile industry starting with GMAC, then as General Manager of Royal Pontiac and later in his own brokerage business. Toby was known for his sense of humour, loyalty to friends, fairness and integrity. He loved to golf, ski and travel. He loved life to the fullest and his glass was always half full. Anyone that had the pleasure to know Toby was a very lucky person Thank you to the staff at Capilano Care Center and the North Shore Hospice for their exceptional care and support. A celebration of life will be held at Hollyburn Funeral Home at 11 am on January 4, 2011. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the North Shore Hospice Society.

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On December 19, 2010 Grace Josephine Beaudoin (nee Stracey) at the age of 93, passed away peacefully, wrapped in the love of her family. She will be lovingly remembered by her children: Peter (Vickie) Beaudoin, Mary Huntington, Martha (Gary) Johnston, John (Janice) Beaudoin, Evelyn DeCotiis, Patty (Tracy) Klohn: her grandchildren: Clint, Jessica, Sarah, Jennie, Michael, Dorothy, Lori, Helen, Marianne, Julie, Brian, Sophie, Marc, Bonnie, Michael, Greg, Kathryn, Sean, Matthew; as well as her great-grandchildren: Connor, Linden, Calvin, Holly, Tom, and Maggie. She is also survived by three of her sisters: Irene, Georgianna, and Mary Joan. Grace was predeceased by her beloved husband Jules in 1984, her beautiful daughter Andrea in 1985, as well as her parents, George and Mary Stracey, and sisters Bernadette and Patricia. Her dear dog, Salty, has been ‘waiting’ patiently for her too. Grace was born in St. Paul, Minnesota in April 1917, the third of six girls, and grew up in the Puyallup/Tacoma area of Washington State. She trained as a surgical nurse at St. Joseph’s Hospital School of Nursing, graduating at the top of her class in 1940. She married Jules Beaudoin in April of 1941. After he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps and was stationed at the Hobbs, New Mexico air base, she joined him there and nursed at the Hobbs Hospital until the birth of their first child. Jules was eventually sent overseas and so Grace returned to Tacoma until the end of the war. Upon his return, they settled down and Grace became a full-time mother and homemaker, adding five more children to their family. In 1957, Jules was transferred to a job in Vancouver, and so the Beaudoin family became residents of Canada, where one more child was born, making a family of seven children. The following years for Grace were filled with child-raising and making home a wonderful, warm, loving place to grow up in. Grace was a member of the North Vancouver District Advisory Planning Commission and Brown Owl for the 21st North Vancouver Brownie pack. She was also active in her church’s CWL group, and taught Catechism for many years. Once her children were all in school, Grace took a job as a Teacher’s Aide at Ross Road School, where she helped in the office and also on the playground, dispensing love and wisdom to the children, and was remembered fondly. All of Grace’s children have a multitude of happy memories that will sustain us in the loss of our beautiful, beloved mother. The family would like to express heartfelt thanks to all of the caring and compassionate staff at Kiwanis Care Centre for taking such good care of Mom over the last 10 years. A memorial mass will be held on January 6, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Pius X Church, 1150 Mount Seymour Road, North Vancouver. A graveside service will follow. Arrangements entrusted to First Memorial Funeral Services of North Vancouver, 604-980-3451. We watch as they leave our shore and lament as they disappear over the horizon – but, out of sight, there are those gathered on a far off shore shouting, “Here they come!”

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Education

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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. Weprovideanextremelycompetitiveremuneration with six-ﬁgure income earning potential to top-performers and an opportunity for career growth within a highly established brand.

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Resolutions for Parents Forgive yourself for past behaviour and refresh your parenting style for the New Year: • Improve your communication skills – learn to listen and how to express your feelings. • Learn positive parenting techniques – do some research, read a book or take a class. • Spend more time with your family – put it on your calendar. They’ll remember it. • Build your relationship by talking – your childhood stories, your child’s opinions about life, reviewing mutual experiences. • Prepare your answers to some of the tough questions that are sure to come up this year. • Read together – you’ll be developing one of life’s most important tools. • Get active – walking, exercising, outdoor activities, it’s easier with a partner. • Be a better role model – no matter what part of life, healthy eating, spending habits, overindulging, anger management…actions speak louder than words. Serious parenting difficulties? Figure out why and get the help you need. Information provided by: North Shore Child Care Resource Program, a service of North Shore Community Resources Society: 604-985-7138

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Escort Services

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RENTALS 6505

Apartments & Condos

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

1, 2 & 3 br Bach lrg bright, Central Lonsdale $700 & up. Move in BONUS 720-2913 * 604-725-4873

1 BDRM, $825, 2 BDRM, $1150, Cent. Lons. nice quiet bldg, n/p, available NOW, 604-988-3227 1 BDRM, Central Lonsdale, 3rd floor, h/w flrs, heat and hot water incl, no pets, $950, Jan 1, Dodwell Strata Mgt. 604-838-5020 or 604-699-5264 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 $900, Bach $825. both reno, hardwood/carpet balc. bright, quiet, storage, ug prkg & heat, np, Jan. 1. 312 E 1. 604-729-2420 1 Br $875, Jan. 1 reno, hardwood 280 E 2nd.. 778-855-2420

6505

Apartments & Condos

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

EVERGREEN - 161 East 17th St. A 1 br spacious, clean well maint, n/p, n/s. Jan. 1st 604-990-8907

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

KENMORE MANOR 140 East 17th St. A bright 1 bdrm Available. Heat & h/w incl. N/S, No Pets. 604-980-4554 LE CHATEAU, 1110 E 27th, Lynn Valley 1, 2 & 3 Br large starting @ $980. np, ns, 604-980-9219 MOUNTAIN VILLAGE APTS. 3 BR, Feb. 1. 604-988-3828 www.mountainvillage.ca

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, large $870, Immed/ Feb 1 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, Jan.1 or Jan 15. 604-202-3458 1 Br, Large, city/ocean view, $865, avail immed or Feb. 1. heat incl. quiet. drapes. gated or free prkg, no pets, 1 yr lease. 310 East 2nd, 604-904-0956 1 BR Large with Big South facing balcony. E10 St, $980 incl heat & cable, ns, np, ref’s, well main’t quiet building. Avail Imm, suit quiet tennant(s). 604-317-7425 121 WEST 20th. Newly reno 2 BR, 3rd flr. hardwood, heat & hw incl’d, 1 yr lease np, $1400, avail now, 604-681-2521 2 BR, 13 & Lonsdale, hardwood, ns, no pets $1050 incl heat, avail Jan. 1, 604-984-9367 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

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 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

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.

6505

Apartments & Condos

6505-12

West Van Apt. Rentals

Luxury Over The Seawall! 1 BR& 3 BR pool rec. rm, pet ok 2190 Bellevue Av. 604-926-6287

6515

Duplexes - Rent

2 BR upper, city view, Lower Lonsdale, spacious, fp, covered prkg, share wd, $1450 incls hydro & heat, no dogs, Jan 1, 604-764-2612, 604-649-3123

6522

Furnished Accommodation

1 BR, Time Bldg,15th flr view, w/d, f/p, tv, nr seabus, $1395

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A SHORT STAY Renos, family, execs, long term. 604-987-2691 www.vancouvershortstay.com DEEP COVE, 2 br, 2 ba, house. www.deepcovehome.com - Luxury, panoramic view, spa/jacuzzi, $4500, pets ok 778-829-6993 DEEP COVE, Short / long stay, 1 Br & den, ensuite, furn or unfurn close to beach, park, shops, w/d, n/s, incredible view, $1500 incl. avail now. 604-929-3364 HOMAWAY INNS Specializing in furn accom at reas rates. call 604-723-7820 or visit www.homawayinns.com

6540

Houses - Rent

3 BR, Ambleside 2 bath, gourmet kitchen off lrg family rm, view deck,1280 Ottawa, $3200,Avail Jan 1st. Call Ali 604-551-5141

3 BR character, N. Van, 3 ba, 2 kitchens, 2 f/p, updated $2500. 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net

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

4 BR 2 up/2down, 2 bath, wd, fp, priv. back yard, nr L.Valley Mall, Feb 1, $1975, np, 604-987-4996

2 BR Large Ground Level. E10 St, $1030 incl heat & cable, ns, np, ref’s, well main’t quiet building. Avail Feb 1, suit quiet tennant(s). 604-317-7425 2 Br large, immed or Feb. 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 2 BR, new, Central, modern finishes, top appls. 1000 sf. Walk all ammen, $2100, avail Jan 1. 604-377-6559 2 BR, new reno & carpets, $1250 np, ns, avail now, 225 East 12th 604-786-3405 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 from $915, now or Jan 1. 2 BR $1320, now or Jan 1. $300 Movein Allowance 2 BR only. Heat, h/w, prkg. Lease 604-986-3866 DELBROOK GARDENS 2 BR $1540 Wdays 604-990-2971 Weekends 604-985-2876 Delbrook Gardens 777 W. Queens Rd -1 BR $1250. Wkdays 562-7097/Wkends 985-2876

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

7 BR 2 levels, rec room, 4 baths, fp, B. Prop area, W. Van, exec view $3400. now 604-720-2913

CAULFEILD 4 BR, 2 ba Rancher, hardwood, f/p, w/d, pet ok $2300. 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net

8055

Cleaning

$18/HR. Quality House cleaning. 604-983-3477 www.qualityhc.com BRIT. PROP. 4200sf. 4/5 br, 3 bath, view, large landscaped prop Jan. 1, $5500, 604-418-9463

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

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, large apt character bldg hardwood, heat, hot water, cat ok! $1110, Jan. 15, 604-983-0423

Houses - Rent

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

Call 604-922-8815 to view.

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.

6540

HOME SERVICES

LUXURY 6 BR, 6 ba, West Van, dbl garage, media room $5500. 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN ● No Qualification - Low Down ● COQUITLAM - 218 Allard St. 2 bdrm HANDY MAN SPECIAL!!! HOUSE, bsmt/2 sheds....$888/M NEW WEST- 1722-6th Av 2 bdrm HOUSE w/1 suite 2 f/p,Long term finance, new roof, RT-1..$1,288/M SURREY- 6297 134 St. Solid 5 bdrm HOUSE w/2 bdrm suite on 1/4 acre lot with views... $1,688/M CHILLIWACK - 9557 Williams, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, cozy HOUSE on 49x171’ lot, excellent investment property in heart of town..... $888/M Call Kristen (604)786-4663 www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca

6595

Shared Accommodation

6595-45

North Vancouver

LOVELY PRIVATE room, suits ns female, kitchen, dining & living rms, $525 incl heat/light, furn. cable, net, computer, Jan 1st, 2 blks to Lonsdale, 778-885-8864

6600

Storage

AVAIL NOW! Lower Lonsdale storage space, 600sf, electricity $450, 604-983-9493

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

JAN 1. Furn’d short term 1-3 mo. 1 or 2 Br ste. ns, np. Fully self contained - Lonsdale. Grandmanor.net. 604-988-6082

6605

Townhouses Rent

3 Br. large $1750, Immed or Feb 1. new kitchen & appls. Parklike Setting, Outdoor Pool, playground, priv. yard, 1300sf, drapes, heat & prkg incld. dw, 1.5 baths, 1 yr lease. no pets, 1228 Emery Pl. near Lynn Valley Mall. 604-987- 4922

CAPILANO MAID SERVICE Eco-Friendly or Traditional, Low Rates, Quality service, Refs, Insured, WCB. Call 778-895-1919 MAJESTIC CLEANERS Experienced & Honest 604-564-8484

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

DRAINAGE, SEWER & WATER Underground Video Inspection Call Tobias 604 782-4322 POINT GREY DRAINAGE Call 604-379-2641

8075

Drywall

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 604-988-0827

Buying? Hiring? Selling? Renting? AMBLESIDE TOWER Studio & 1 BR avail. Excellent views, rents incl. heat & h/w. Tennis courts, indoor pool, saunas, exercise & games rooms on premises. Walk to beach & shops. 1552 Esquimalt 604-922-8443

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

8080

Electrical

#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

Completely Renovated

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

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

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

LIGHTING CONTROL, small jobs to rewires, new houses, repairs. Insured & bonded. Lic. #23726. Call Chris or Fred, 604-788-3864

935 Marine Drive

ROUZ ELECTRIC #89724 Great rates, fast service, free est. Satisfaction guar. 604-765-3329

604-922-3246

A.A. BEST PRO

604.649.1213 CEL 604.984.2313 Res/comm, Excavating, Bobcat, Trucking, Water Lines, Sewer Lines, Drainage, Landscaping. Hrly/Contract. Free Estimates.

8100

Fireplaces

PRO GAS LTD Gas fireplaces. Service & safety inspection. 604-925-1341 www.progas.ca

8105

Flooring/ Refinishing

THE ART OF HARDWOOD FLOORS Installations Refinishing & Repairs

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

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 INSTALLATION REFINISHING, Sanding. Free est, great prices. Satisfaction guar. 604-518-7508

8125

Gutters A GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICE

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

604-984-4147 RAIN CENTRE LTD.

North Shore Gutters. Sales & Install 5’’ continuous gutter, minor repairs, cleaning. 604-988-5294 RITS GUTTER CLEANING & repairs, window cleaning & light installations Call 604-897-7487

8130

Handyperson

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

8135

Hauling

CHEAP LOADS Fast Reliable Service 604-922-5101

Heating

PRO GAS LTD Furnaces, boilers, gas fitting. Service & installation. 604-925-1341 www.progas.ca

8150

Kitchens/Baths

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

• In business 50 years 604-879-9191 Superior Cove Tops & Cabinets #3 - 8652 Joffre Ave, Burnaby

Introducing the NEW

Call 604-630-3300 to place your ad.

Lawn & Garden

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

one mini, drainage, landscaping, stump / rock / cement / oil tank removal. Water / sewer line, 24 hours Call 341-4446 or 254-6865

(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

A PLUS TAPING & DRYWALL High quality, reasonable rates. Free estimates. 604-715-0400

8160

GARDEN SERVICES LTD.

8140

Park Royal Towers

Excavating

# 1 BACKHOE, EXCAVATOR & BOBCAT

DRAIN TILES & WATER LINES Without Digging a Trench 604-985-4000

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

8087

Buying or Renting, ﬁnd a great place to call home.

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

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604-926-1526 604-726-9153

A.A. BEST PRO GARDEN SERVICES LTD.

Trim, Top, Prune. All types of lawn & garden applications. General Clean-Up. Call Sukh: Free Est.

604-726-9123 604-984-1988

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 STEMS & SEEDS, Fall Cleanups leaf blowing, hedge trimming, snow clearing, 604-925-0464

8175

Masonry

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

8180

Home Services

GET RESULTS! Post a classified in a few easy clicks. Choose your province or all across Canada. Best value. Pay a fraction of the cost compared to booking individual areas. www.communityclassifieds.ca or 1-866-669-9222. NORTH SHORE Home Services Windows, gutters, power washing 604-988-5294

8185

Moving & Storage

AFFORDABLE MOVING 1 to 3 Men

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

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

FREE ESTIMATES Seniors Discount

604-537-4140 www.affordablemoversbc.com

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

HOME SERVICES 8195

Painting/ Wallpaper

Brighten up Your Holidays with

JB’s PAINTING

• 399 for 3 rooms – Int/Exterior •Professional, Reliable • Licensed & Insured • North Shore Co. est. 2001 $

604-773-4549

A CLEAN PAINT JOB. Quality 1 room from $167. Int-ext, WCB 22 yrs exp. Cell: 604-727-2700 A LADY PAINTER, professional & color consult, 20 yrs on North Shore. exc refs. 604-961-3451

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

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

8220

Plumbing

RED SEAL

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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

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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

AUTOMOTIVE 9160

Roofing

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.

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RESIDENTIAL DIVISION LTD.

Tried & True Since 1902

• 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

8250

Roofing

#1 Rooﬁng Company in BC

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DVK PAINTING LTD. Winter Special 20% Off! Ext & Int. Free Est’s. Dave • 604-354-2930

8250

Wednesday, December 29, 2010 – North Shore News – A47

RENOVATIONS: FROM Rendering to Reality. Visit ccirenos.com and look for our listing on Sundays. 604-980-8384

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

S M A L L J O B S W E L C O ME RENO Kitchen/Bath, Crown Mouldings, Drywall, Painting, Flooring, 604-771-2201, 771-5197

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8250

604-588-0833

SALES@ PATTARGROUP.COM

Roofing

LONSDALE ROOFING

A North West Roofing Specialist in Re-Roofing & Repair, Free Est payment plan avail, WCB, Liability Insured Jag 778-892-1530

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Advantage Building Maintenance: •Roof •Chimney •Skylight Repairs •FREE Estimate 604-802-1918 CURTIS JOHN ROOFING (since 1978) Roof tune-up from $149. 24 hr repair. 604-985-1913 LONSDALE ROOFING Flat Roof, Cedar, Asphalt 15% OFF! (604) 973-0290

8309

Tiling

TILE-RIFIC TILING & PAINTING Slate, Glass, Ceramic Specialist. Quality Work. 604-831-4013

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

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

WESTCOAST ROOFING SYSTEMS

604-987-7325

Sports & Imports

Central Auto

The North Shore’s Best 2004 Mercedes Benz E500 4 Matic Station Wagon, auto/ Tiptronic, AWD, pwr tailgate, sunroof, leather heated seats, local, only 77k & spotlessly kept. $25,850 2004 BMW X3 3.0 SUV AWD, auto/Steptronic, local, panorama roof, only 91K, spotless. $19,850 2004 Jaguar “X Type” 3.0 4dr Sedan All Wheel Drive, auto, local, only 64k, sunroof, leather pwr heated seats, spotless. $16,850 2005 Mercedes Benz C230 4Dr Kompressor auto, local, alloy wheels, only 70k, spotless $15,850 2002 Mercedes Benz C320 4dr Luxury Sedan, auto/ Tiptronic, local, leather, sunroof, pwr heated seats, only 52k from new, spotless. $14,850

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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 $14,850 56k, spotless. 2002 Inﬁniti QX4 Luxury SUV, auto, local, leather pwr heated seats, sunroof, 3.5L V6 engine, All Wheel Drive, very well kept. $13,850 2003 Audi A4 1.8t Quattro, 4dr, auto/Tiptronic, leather heated pwr seats, sunroof, local, only 51k & spotlessly kept. $13,850

OPEN

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8255

Rubbish Removal

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

8295

Snow Removal

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Your 3 Easy Steps to Finding a Pre-Owned Vehicle

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. $11,850 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

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

Rates From As Low As

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9110

Collectibles & Classics

1988 PORSCHE 911, 1-owner, all original, low kms, immac. $26,800. 604-987-3876. D24627

9125

Domestic

1992 FORD Crown Victoria, cln, exc mech cond, needs air care sedan $1000obo 604-649-6416 1998 EAGLE TALON ESI, 170k, 2.0 L, excellent condition, 5 spd, no accidents, silver exterior, grey interior. $3900. 604-763-3223

9135

Parts & Accessories

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• 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

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1 Read. 2 Click.

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3 Drive.

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Scrap Car Removal

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

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Sports & Imports

1989 BMW M5, only 50,000km, collector’s plates, like new. $18,800. 604-987-3876. D24627

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Wanted

SINGLE MUM needs CAR in good running condition about $1,000. 604-716-4420

Find a fuel-efﬁcient vehicle at:

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

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A48 - North Shore News - Wednesday, December 29, 2010

BIGGEST SALE OF THE YEAR! PAY NO TAX!

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R A E Y

SALE STARTS MONDAY, DECEMBER 27. COME EARLY FOR BEST SELECTION.

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Save 50% L

Calvin Recliners Last ones in all leather reg. $1799 NOW $799

Save 50% ~ AP Bedroom

Canadel Solid Birch ~ Save 40%

Table & six chairs was $5999, NOW $3599

Birch solids & veneers, espresso Q platform bed, was $1379, Night stands, was $449, Dresser, was $1379,

colours

NOW $674 NOW $224 NOW $674

Save 30% Floor Samples of Coffee & end tables Lamps Wall art Vogel chairs Sam Moore chairs

Save 40% L

Marcus Sofa, reg. $1599, Loveseat, reg. $1549, Stock colour is Timber

NOW $999 NOW $949

Save 25% Zeal Sectional was $2199,

NOW $1649

Area carpets 50% off

...and so much more including Floor Sample Sale!

GERBER HOME FURNISHINGS L

Y ComfortStudio

734 West 14th Street, North Vancouver (one block north of Marine Drive off Bewicke)

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Family owned since 1978