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Unusually high bacteria counts prompt warning for second time BRENT RICHTER brichter@nsnews.com

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water…

They’re back. Hundreds of E.coli bacteria (per

100 milliltres of water), have made the water off the beaches in Ambelside, Dundarave, Eagle Harbour and Sandy Cove unsafe for human contact for the second time this summer.

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Health issued an advisory about the beaches Thursday afternoon after local testing found E.coli coliform counts ranging from 246 in Ambleside to 502 in Eagle Harbour. Anything above 200 is considered high risk.

“I know in past years we sometimes have trouble with Deep Cove where there’s just not as much tidal exchange.This is

quite unusual that the West Vancouver beaches (are) affected like this because they face the ocean a lot more,” said Dr. Mark Lysyshyn, the North Shore’s medical health officer.

During the last beach water advisory, the coliform numbers spiked into the thousands in some samples taken in West Vancouver.

Possible culprits for the high spike in counts include leaky sewer lines, Metro Vancouver discharging treated sewage, shipping traffic and recreational boaters, but in this case, it was likely naturally occurring thanks to last week’s rain and this week’s high temperatures.

Lyshyshin said.

“All of that rain carries

animal feces into the water with it and then we get warm weather like this and those bacteria can proliferate,” he said.

“Unfortunately the time we want to be in the water is the same time when bacteria grow.”

The more you are exposed to the water, See Staff page 5

North Van couple set to cycle the world JEREMY SHEPHERD jshepherd@nsnews.com

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Their cycle of life starts Wednesday at noon.

North Vancouver couple Andrew and Amanda Prenty are preparing to spend the next 10 years circumnavigating the world by bicycle.

The idea was born at a café in France at the end of a cycling tour vacation.

“It was heartbreaking to think: ‘We have to go back to the rat race,” Amanda recalls.

Andrew agrees.

“One of us looked at the other and wistfully said, ‘Wouldn’t it be great if we could keep doing this?’”

Over the next three years the easy riders thought more and more about escaping their jobs and mortgage to spend life on the road.

Andrew, 35, was See Pair page 5

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Balancing act for local family

Daughter’s rare genetic disorder characterized by insatiable hunger ■ One Small Step for Prader-Willi Syndrome: A fundraising walkathon in support of the Foundation for PraderWilli Research, Sunday, Aug. 10 at 1 p.m. at the Sandpiper Picnic Shelter at Centennial Beach in Delta. onesmallstep.fpwr.org ERIN MCPHEE emcphee@nsnews.com

It was a party like no other.

While gathered with families involved in the British Columbia PraderWilli Syndrome Association for a recent summer gettogether, North Vancouver mother of two Mandy Young experienced a counterintuitive first in her life: a party with no food.

“It’s a different experience. . . .” she says. “It was enjoyable, we had a pool party and we had lots of fun, but it was my first party in my whole life that I’ve ever been to with no food.” She laughs. “It was interesting.”

For Mandy and her husband Alex — parents of a child with PraderWilli Syndrome, forced to carefully manage their youngster’s food intake — the party was an eyeopening step in their current journey.

Their three-yearold daughter Sophie was diagnosed with the condition, which affects one in 15,000 people, at seven weeks old. Prader-Willi is a genetic disorder typically resulting in low muscle tone, short stature, developmental problems and — most notably — a chronic feeling of hunger. It’s this last issue that can potentially lead to excessive eating and lifethreatening obesity.

Prader-Willi is a twostage condition in terms of its symptoms, which are caused by the dysfunction of the hypothalamus, an endocrine organ at the base of the brain.The first stage sees affected infants unable to thrive due to low-muscle tone, often requiring tube feeding.The second stage, which often starts between the ages of two and six, sees the emergence of an unregulated appetite, as those with the syndrome

lack hunger and satiety cues from the brain. A further challenge is that those affected have a lower metabolic rate than normal, according to the Foundation for Prader-Willi Research Canada’s website. Additional behavioural challenges can include obsessive-compulsive actions, skin picking and a difficulty in controlling emotions.

Prader-Willi, while incurable, is a spectrum disorder, with the severity of symptoms ranging from person to person.TheYoung family is pleased to see that Sophie is continuing to meet her developmental milestones, and has not yet entered stage two.

But the fear of what potentially awaits weighs heavily on Mandy and Alex’s minds as they work together to adapt to their new normal.

••• Like any new North Shore mom, when her daughter was a baby, MandyYoung found herself at the West Vancouver Community Centre, arriving a few minutes early for a baby drop-in program.

Unlike most newborns, however, her daughter Sophie had a feeding tube in her nose and her head was shaved.

Becoming increasingly immune to odd looks from strangers, Mandy was surprised when a woman walked up to her and exclaimed, “Oh my God, your baby’s so beautiful!”

It’s a memory that still makes her cry.

“I said, ‘Oh thank you,’ and I basically told her what was wrong with Sophie . . .

And she said, ‘Oh really? I’m a teacher and I used to teach a boy that had Prader-Willi.

I’m still friends with their family.Would you like to meet them?’”

The interaction was a moment of light during a lengthy period of dark as Mandy and her husband were faced with a terrifying diagnosis regarding their firstborn’s uncertain future.

The stranger’s act of kindness proved to be a lifechanging opportunity for the couple who quickly learned that, as parents of children with rare conditions or

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“All my regular friends that have their typical kids, they can know me and know Sophie as best as they can, but they can never understand how it is to go through it on a daily basis,” says Mandy.

The teacher, good to her word, made the introduction, and Mandy met with the West Vancouver family and their son, then 22, who had Prader-Willi.

“It was just a feeling of comfort that someone else could relate,” says Mandy.

The West Vancouver family went on to help Mandy connect with the

B.C. Prader-Willi Syndrome Association as well as other mothers with similarly affected children closer in age to Sophie.

“For me it was really great to see these kids. . . . I didn’t want my child to be what I had read on Wikipedia,” says Mandy. “I wanted to see some other kids that were functioning, because what I had read was not functioning really that well. I saw these kids and they were beautiful and great and their parents were dealing with it.”

••• Despite her concern that Sophie wasn’t moving enough in utero, a fear Mandy’s doctors quickly put to rest and continued to

monitor, she had a typical pregnancy. And even though Mandy had gestational diabetes and a strep b infection (and was given antibiotics during labour, which can sometimes affect babies), Sophie came into the world on March 25, 2011 at Lions Gate Hospital, seemingly unaffected.

The first sign something was wrong came at approximately 2 a.m. that night, while Mandy was sleeping. She recalls being woken up by a nurse, who told her that her baby was going to be taken to the neo-natal intensive care unit as she seemed “a little grumbly.”

In the morning, the sight of their daughter shocked the

new parents to their core.

“She had all the tubes of everything in everywhere and her hair was shaved and she was in an incubator,” says Mandy.

Sophie spent four days at Lions Gate, then three weeks at B.C. Children’s Hospital as doctors continued to run tests. “They all came back negative, negative, negative,” says Mandy.

As Sophie wasn’t getting any worse, and her vitals were stable, she was eventually given the green light to go home. She was first transferred back to Lions Gate for a few days to ease in the transition and ensure her home hospital would be knowledgeable about her condition in the event of a potential emergency.

“We just started living,” says Mandy. At first, they fed Sophie with a feeding tube as she was unable to nurse, and they began to connect to various local services and programs. “Then at seven weeks, we got the dreaded phone call and they told us what was wrong.That was a whole process. Me and my husband basically shut down.”

Slowly but surely, the couple began to adapt to their new reality. Sophie, now three, eats normally, physically speaking, though she is on a strict diet to keep her at a healthy weight.

She’s been hitting all of her developmental milestones (with the exception of her speech, which is slightly delayed).They just look different than an average child’s. She also started walking at 15 months — something many affected kids do much later.

“She’s doing so well. Our physiotherapist is always (saying), ‘I don’t understand.

I can’t explain how she is doing these things,’ because she’s very low-toned. . . .

She’s still so floppy. But she just is a fighter and just does it.”

In addition to the therapies she receives, including physio and speech, Sophie is injected with a daily dose of growth hormones, and takes different supplements intended to improve muscle development.

She attends daycare, as both Mandy and Alex work full time. Mandy is pleased with their support of Sophie, as daycare staff have decided See Couple page 8

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District of North Vancouver Fire and Rescue members carried out a highly technical rescue Monday after a man fell almost five metres from a cliff into Lynn Creek.

With the help of Lynn Canyon park rangers district crews found the man in his early 20s just below the Twin Falls bridge, just after 6:15 p.m.

Though the area is

popular with cliff and bridge jumpers, the victim appears to have fallen by accident, said Mike Cairns, assistant fire chief.

“At the time of the incident, he was sitting on the edge of the bank above the river and either lost his balance or the ground gave way and he tumbled down the side of the bank into the river,” Cairns said.

The victim was stranded on a rock with leg and arm injuries when rescuers arrived, Cairns said, making it difficult to get

him out of the challenging spot. “We put a swift water team into the river and floated the patient to the east bank. He was packed into a basket stretcher with spinal precautions,” Cairns said.

From there, firefighters used their high angle rescue team to hoist the man up the cliff, before carrying him out to the Lynn Canyon parking lots where B.C. Ambulance Service paramedics were waiting to take him to Lions Gate Hospital.

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Circle, pass through the United States and spend Christmas in Mexico.

The trip is mapped out over several years, although plans are subject to change based on weather, energy, and whether or not they’ll be allowed in Tibet.

Sometime around 2022, the couple plans to “take a left at Turkey and go in and around Europe,” Andrew says.

The last stretch of the tour is a straight ride from Montreal to Vancouver.

Andrew says they haven’t thought about what they’ll do when they return and don’t have answers to all of the questions that naturally arise. “Where are we going to live? What are we going to do for money? What about our families? What if someone gets sick?”

The couple chooses not to be ruled by fear, Andrew says.

Before the couple met, the trip would have been unthinkable, according to Amanda, recalling her previous ambitions to get a good job, a house and retire at 65.

“We certainly expect that we’ll be very different people when we’re back,” she says. “I certainly hope to gain a greater appreciation for mankind and what the rest of the world has to offer.”

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From page 1 the higher the likelihood you will experience gastrointestinal illness, with symptoms of nausea, diarrhea and vomiting or infections of wounds or orifices.

The unusually high E.coli counts that resulted in the last advisory likely came from a ship in Vancouver harbour.

“It did seem like something had been released from a ship or something like that and we had one citizen report something like that occurring so we referred that to Transport Canada and (Port Metro Vancouver) to investigate further,” he said.

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working as a salesman while Amanda, 40, made her living at a utility company.

“We were very comfortable.We had a house, we had a car, we had money, ski trips,” Andrew says.

Their careers weren’t demoralizing or dehumanizing, but they weren’t fulfilling.

Andrew started working with a life coach and contemplating his purpose.

“When we thought about what it is we would love to be doing, it was riding bikes,” Andrew says. “Instead of being cat people, we had bikes.”

“We’ve become explorers together,” Amanda explains.

“Neither of us were that before.”

Their apartment was replete with bicycle art and bicycle couch cushions.

They started learning survival skills and training to build the endurance it takes to cross a continent at 15 kilometres per hour.

The couple shed pounds and possessions in anticipation of their new life on the cycle path.

Despite recently selling their house and car, the “biggest thing” was parting with 10 bicycles, recalls Amanda.

In a blog posted a week

before the trip, Andrew mentions the “angry words and tears” that accompanied that day.

But despite the frantic final days of preparation, Amanda discusses the trip with an excitement reminiscent of a kid on the last day of school.

She adds they haven’t had time to fear potential dangers of the vagabond life.

“We could get robbed along the way, but in my mind as long as we come out alive and unscathed . . . we’ll move on,” she says.

“For me, a more longterm fear is running out of money.”

Spending 10 years on two wheels will cost more than $100,000 — provided their estimate of being able to live on $30 a day holds up.

“We hope and/or assume that health care won’t break the bank,” Andrew says.

“Once we’re past the U.S. we should be OK.” The couple plans to carry travel insurance during their first year.

They’ll also bring a GPS unit, a tablet and a tent.

The trip starts in Inuvik, North West Territories, where they’ll sustain themselves with trail mix, dehydrated food and jerky.

From there, they plan to wheel through the Arctic

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40 pieces of silver W ho needs to have kids in school when you can have 40 bucks?

That was the narrative our finance minister was pushing this week when he announced how much money parents will be compensated if the teachers’ strike continues into the next school year.

That’s $40 for every child under 13, to help pay for childcare or tutoring, as if the province is overrun with open childcare spaces, especially at $40 per day.

Where is this money coming from?

It’s exactly how much they’ll be saving if they don’t have to pay striking teachers.

This is a plan cooked up by political strategists who are happy to continue duking this failed negotiation out in the media, not anyone who has a real

interest in seeing the two sides reach a deal and kids back in school where they belong.

It’s a $40-poke in the eye and a message to the teachers: We’d rather give the money away than let you have it.

Despite calls for the teachers to come back with demands in line with other public sectors, and calls for the province to loosen its purse strings, we’re no closer to a deal than we were in the spring.

It’s time the teachers’ union saw this move for what it is. Liberals aren’t giving in. Not now. Not in September.

Since being legislated back isn’t in the offing, it’s up to the BCTF to come up with another strategy or risk being starved out by a government that clearly sees a chunk of the school year as expendable.

Burkas pose unsettling questions “We have become trivial.

We don’t nurse the things that really should count.”

— Rex Murphy

Golden summer finally, and the North Shore’s excellent rhythm of community gatherings is always a barometer of what’s on people’s minds.

Density and traffic issues mostly, but in Deep Cove on a hot weekend it’s a zoo.

Cheapskate yachties duck out on marina fees and tie up long-term in the bay, bugging legitimate water-fun seekers. Squatter tubs tie up at the dock that no one from the district thinks of telling to move on, and there’s a broken ladder on the divingraft that’s a bad accident waiting to happen.

A hot-button topic?

Burkas. I’ve just seen them again at a local mall and Lonsdale Quay.They’re becoming a scarily more

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familiar sight across town as well, in libraries and at community centres.

We are not speaking of simple head scarves. My own mother wore a scarf to Sunday mass as women commonly did during my boyhood. But covering up a woman from head to toe with an eye-slit in the 21st century? That’s throwing in the towel to Osama bin Ladin and the usual Taliban

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thugs. Look at what’s happened to London when a nation is too polite to say ‘No.’ Aren’t we just scared to speak up for fear of being ostracized by self-righteous Lefties?

Based on context — others close around them — one presumes they’re new immigrants. How they lived in their own countries of origin is their business.

But when does tolerance here in Canada give way to flat-out moral cowardice?

Our Canadian Forces have just finished a hell-grind in Afghanistan.Weren’t we told that Canucks were there to help bring democracy and freedom of education to young women in that society? Yet now we’re expected to welcome the most backward customs of such societies here in Canada.What’s wrong with this message?

Two municipal boundaries away in Richmond there’s a different, but related story: Chinese-only language signs.

It’s indefensible! What’s happened to acknowledging the language and customs of their new host country?

I’m with that courageous state minister in Denmark who spoke out against immigrant unwillingness to accommodate the social customs of their new home nation in Europe.

Such behaviour, he said, is “Fundamentally offensive to the Nordic mind.”

At last week’s MusArt concert in Cates Park I considered this while admiring the new First World War memorial stone near the bandstand. It’s a shared initiative by the Canadian Legion, the TsleilWaututh Nation and the District of North Vancouver.

The jade stone and simple

wording are profoundly stirring for anyone whose family elders sacrificed in that nightmare conflict so that we could progress forward, not backward into old tyrannies.The dedication ceremony is tomorrow, Monday, Aug. 4 at 11 a.m. with a Parade of Colours in which First Nations will share. Let your kids know who paid the price so they can keep on rocking in the free world.

In the district, the one serious issue now is big residential growth.

Seymour’s own Great Dane, Eric Andersen of the hardworking Blueridge Community Association, reminded me a little while back that since the adoption of the OCP, Mayor Richard Walton and council have pushed way too far and too fast on housing

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“It’s worth nothing but the wedding photos were on there, which are priceless.”

Photographer Jourdan Tymkow pleads for the return of a laptop containing wedding photos of North Vancouver couple Caitlin Henderson and Jim Beland (from a July 30 news story).

“I was sitting on my boat a week ago, looking out into Howe Sunday when I had this nightmare of the perfect storm: the LNG tanker coming out from Woodfibre crashing into an oil tanker coming out of Burnaby; but it was all getting mopped up by the stuff coming off the garbage barge.”

WestVan Coun. Michael Lewis opposes a proposed LNG facility in Howe Sound (from a July 30 news story).

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The family antelope gets his moment As the second-born child in a two-child family, I never really gave much thought to what it meant to be a second born.

After all, it’s all I ever knew.While my brother had 18 glorious months to strut about the house with impunity like a proud alpha lion in a poacherfree reserve, I was born into a world where there was always an older sibling around ready to chase me through jungles and deserts for hours and hours until I collapsed from exhaustion so he could tear me apart and feast on my entrails.

Metaphorically speaking.

Of course, any lion would get mad enough to go chasing after some little antelope if that antelope had just, let’s say, thrown a hard plastic football at the lion’s face while the lion was busy playing Frogger on Atari.The antelope, younger but always faster than the lion, really ran into trouble when the lion learned how to open a locked bathroom door using a pen or bobby pin.

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Laugh All YouWant After that there were a lot of antelope headlocks, noogies and wedgies.

Metaphorically speaking.

Anyway, I didn’t ever consider how being a second-born affected my life because it was the only way of life I had. I just showed up one day, cried a bit and then started arguing with my brother over who got to drink the bigger glass of juice.

The juice wars ended, by the way, when my brother came up with the devilishly clever “you pour I pick” rule, a system so effective at diffusing conflicts I feel like

it could easily be used to solve problems like Israel vs.

Palestine or Coke vs. Pepsi in a matter of seconds. It’s clear now why my brother became a political scientist specializing in conflict resolution — and why he always ended up with the bigger glass of grape juice.

Now a father myself, I still didn’t take much time to ponder what life is like for a second born when my younger son arrived. In fact, I didn’t ponder my younger son much at all during his first year of life.

Don’t get me wrong — I loved the little guy and would have fought off a bear or Big Mac or any other evil thing to keep him safe, but as the father of the household it usually fell to me to keep my older son entertained while my wife tended to the needs of the newborn.

And, if we’re being extremely honest, a precocious three-year-old is way more interesting than a newborn baby. No offence, newborns, but it’s true.Would it kill you

to try making hilariously inappropriate fart noises while singing “Old McDonald” like your older brother does? Do you ever want to take a break from just lying there pooping and sleeping and screaming your face off at anyone who isn’t your Mama?

This bias is borne out by the columns I’ve written over the past few years.

For my older son I’ve detailed such important milestones as the hilarious lengths he’ll go to to catch a glimpse of any TV screen within 100 miles of him, his try-to-kiss-stray-cats phase, his timely use of the word “dink” in formal dining situations, his penchant for reading magazines on the toilet and his remarkable ability to keep me sprinting non-stop for the entire duration of any wedding we attend.

My younger son, on the other hand, has basically only been mentioned for his ability to get kicked in the face by a certain member of his immediate family, and for puking. He is actually a

pretty adorable puker — I’ll give him that.

Now that my younger son has blasted past his first birthday, however, he’s making it quite clear that he won’t be ignored.

Since becoming a father, one of the most amazing things I’ve encountered is the moment you realize that your first-born child is not an exact clone of you.

He has his own brain and personality and probably already knows more about computers than you do. An equally amazing moment, however, is when you discover that your secondborn is not an exact clone of your first-born. He has his own likes and interests and brings something entirely new to the family beyond his ability to get sat upon.

My youngest, for instance, is now coming up on 18 months old and he strolls around the house hilariously with his belly thrust out and his hands clasped behind his back like a slightly taller version of Napoleon. He opens my

old flip phone and pretends to make business calls, screaming gibberish for 13 seconds, waiting patiently for an answer and then flipping it closed with a See Learning page 9

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FOCUS

Couple learning to adapt to their ‘new normal’

From page 3

to feed all the children Prader-Willi-appropriate snacks.

Sophie has yet to officially enter stage two of the syndrome, leaving Mandy and Alex in a tense waiting period. “I just worry (about) when it will happen.We, as all parents with kids with Prader-Willi, hope it is as late as possible,” she says.

Sophie does at times have meltdowns — sometimes they’re food-related and sometimes they’re not. “We really struggle with it. Sophie is starting to ask for food, but it could partly be that now she can talk and she couldn’t before. . . . She usually asks for food at appropriate times, but sometimes she’ll ask for food as soon as she’s finished a meal and we have to talk her through it: ‘You’ve just eaten, you can’t eat now.’”

They’re also working on improving Sophie’s relationships with her peers.

“She knows her limits. If she’s feeling overwhelmed, she’ll just go and sit by herself and either sing or she does some repetitive behaviours. She’ll tear paper.

She tears it into teeny tiny little pieces. . . . She does that to relax and soothe herself.”

Despite her challenging diagnosis, the resilient “Sophie Bean,” a nickname given to her by Mandy, is, for the most part, a happy little “girly girl.” Sophie is crazy about Hello Kitty and dance parties — the Mamma Mia! soundtrack, and Mariah Carey and J.Lo albums are on constant rotation in their household. She also enjoys therapeutic horseback riding sessions and is a participant in the Special Olympics B.C. — North Shore Active Start program.

“She’s very spunky, has a real big personality and she knows what she wants,” says Mandy.

••• “It’s been a part of our lives for three years and I still have a hard time wrapping my brain around it, what it’s going to look like when we’re in the thick of it,” says Mandy.

Sophie’s diagnosis continues to impact the Young family’s daily living.

“Our house is pretty strict with food.We don’t have any food out.We only eat when

Sophie can eat,” says Mandy.

Mandy has heard horror stories of some children with Prader-Willi going so far as to eat out of the garbage.

TheYoungs ensure Sophie is unable to gain access to their kitchen, particularly at night. About six months ago, they forget to bar her access and woke up to the sound of her opening and closing the fridge.While she didn’t eat anything, “It was still an eyeopener that that was the first place she went. She didn’t come to her toybox, she didn’t come to see us, she went straight to the fridge,” says Mandy.

With the couple’s second child Cooper — who is almost two and has no health concerns — in the mix, meal times are a challenge. So too are extended family and social get-togethers. “You don’t realize until you’re forced not to do things with food how much food is everywhere,” says Mandy.

Mandy plans to continue advocating for her daughter.

“My hope is that when we enter the school system in North Van that I’ve told my story to enough people

that there will be parents who will know about Sophie’s condition . . . and will be understanding of the restrictions that will have to be in place to keep her safe.”

Mandy has heard of some schools locking up lunches on a daily basis as a preventative measure for affected children.

TheYoungs also plan to continue supporting public awareness and fundraising initiatives. For the third year in a row, their extended family and friends will be participating in a fundraising walkathon in support of the Foundation for PraderWilli Research, on Sunday, Aug. 10 at Sandpiper Picnic Shelter at Centennial Beach in Delta. Proceeds from the family-friendly event will support the Foundation for Prader-Willi Research, dedicated to supporting research intended to help advance the understanding and treatment of the condition.

Community members are invited to participate, or to make a donation to “Sophie Bean,” currently listed as one of the walk’s top fundraisers, via the event website.

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Density looms as election hot topic From page 6

developments this term.

They’ve used the OCP to develop practically anything carte blanche. Andersen’s dismay with this slate of big development clones is shared right across the municipality.

A change of political faces is overdue.

Same deal in the city, however Mayor Darrell Mussatto and Coun.

Craig Keating just suffered defeat on behalf of their bureaucrats and big property developers over OCP language to maintain longterm high density. Instead of the usual high-school popularity contest, for the first time in 25 years the city now has an actual fall election issue to debate.

Mussatto is a likeable guy from a friendly local family, but he’s on the wrong side of the One Big Issue if someone is willing to challenge him.

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YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to ACTIVE LIVING

Stay hydrated this summer CHERYL WAHL Contributing writer

DUMBBELLS Columnist Shaun Karp says their use is a wise choice. page 12 HEALTH NOTES page 12

Water is your body’s principal chemical component and makes up approximately 60 per cent of your body weight.

Every system in your body depends on water.

Water regulates body temperatures, eliminates toxins, carries nutrients and oxygen to the cells, and provides a moist environment for body tissues and joints.

In this article, I’ll share some tips on how to stay hydrated, energetic and headache-free this summer, along with a list of the top five hydrating foods.

An appropriate water and electrolyte balance are critical for the function of all body systems.

Ensuring your electrolytes are balanced means that you need more than just water to stay hydrated this summer.

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If you are exercising in the heat, dehydration can cause blood volume to drop, which lowers the body’s ability to transfer heat (sweat) and forces your heart to beat faster, making it difficult for the body to meet aerobic demands.

You can also experience fatigue, headaches and constipation from being dehydrated.

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This is especially true given the rise of cuttingedge exercise equipment, from TRX cables to digital fitness tools.The reality is, dumbbell routines remain among the very best fullbody workouts available for all fitness levels.

One great feature is that dumbbells can be moved in all three planes, meaning they recruit stabilizing muscles that stationary equipment will most often miss.They also provide additional grip strength training with virtually every exercise performed.Their small size and lack of either moving or removable parts mean dumbbells are easy to store and ideal for home use.

They also range in weight from under one pound to well over 100, meaning no one is either too weak or too strong to benefit from dumbbell training. In fact, if used correctly within an overall healthy lifestyle,

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Repeat as needed.

2. Stationary Lunge Stand straight with your shoulders square and one dumbbell at each side. Now, place one leg a step behind you and the other a step in front.Without moving your feet, lower your body while keeping your weight on the front leg. Stop when the back knee nearly touches the ground and the front reaches a right angle. Pause briefly before slowly rising to the start position, using the lead leg to drive upward. Repeat as necessary before switching legs.

3. Shoulder Press Start with both elbows bent at 90 degrees and your upper arms both parallel with the floor and in line with your collarbones.

Next, raise your hands until your arms are very nearly straightened and the two dumbbells almost touch above your head. Slowly lower your arms to the starting position and repeat as needed.This exercise can be performed standing or while seated for additional support.

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GLOTMAN SIMPSON CYPRESS CHALLENGE All cycling abilities are invited to climb Cypress Mountain for a pancreatic cancer research fundraiser in memory of Darren Latoski Saturday, Aug. 16. Participants have the option to climb five-kilometres or test their endurance in a 14km climb to the top of Hollyburn’s cross country area. 604-675-8256 bccancerfoundation.com/ cypresschallenge7 CHANTING FOR CONTEMPLATION AND REFLECTION in the style of Taize, France, the second Sunday of each month at 4 p.m. at St. Agnes Anglican Church 530 East 12th Ave., North Vancouver. Free. st-andrews-united.ca Compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email event information to listings@nsnews.com.

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The following is one last hydration tip: Drink water through a straw.

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If you are concerned about fluid loss, the best way to ensure you are properly hydrated is to weigh yourself before and after exercise.

Approximately 16 ounces or a half-litre of water should be consumed for every pound lost.

We can all agree that water gets boring sometimes, however it’s essential to drink eight to 10 glasses of clear, decaffeinated, non-carbonated water throughout the day to maintain proper fluid levels.

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“Paul Minichiello is truly a 20 carat character — a bon vivant, connoisseur, family man, friend to the famous and benefactor to amateur sports. He’s also a gambler of some skill (if there is such a thing) and a remarkable tailor. All in all, Paul makes better copy than a four alarm fire,” wrote Dave Empey in The Citizen newspaper, circa 1970s.

Paul’s bravura personality and his skill with a piece of cloth and a pair of scissors came from roots deep in the heart of Italy in the village of Civitanova del Sannio

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where he was born in 1940.

At five years old, Paul’s mother arranged for him to sweep floors before and after school in the atelier

of the local tailor.

It was the beginning of the boy’s apprenticeship in the art and craft of fine tailoring.

In the aftermath of the Second World War, reconstruction continued well into the 1950s, causing many Europeans to emigrate in search of a better life. Paul’s father, Dominic, was a prisoner of war in India for the duration.

Soon after meeting his son, then seven years old, he immigrated to North Vancouver.

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leave Italy, home and family to join his father.

He was 13, carrying two suits of his own design, sewn by his own hand.

One Paul had made for himself. The other was a gift for his father.

Fitting into North Vancouver’s school system was not an easy ride for a teenager who spoke only Italian.

Paul fared better out in the world where drive and chutzpah helped a fellow get ahead.

He learned English while driving a cab for North Shore Taxi and got his start as a tailor while working in John Petcoff ’s drycleaners at the foot of Lonsdale Avenue.

Paul opened his own shop, Paul’s of North Shore, on 15th Street next to the Totem Theatre in

1964. He married two years later, raising son Dominic (Dino) and daughter Julie with his wife, Joan Ashton, also from North Vancouver.

From this location, the first of several, Paul’s innovative designs, notable for ease of movement and a natural body line executed in luxurious fabric and meticulous tailoring, attracted local and international style setters.

“Italians make good tailors,” explains master

tailor Frank Fuscaldo who worked with Paul for 35 years. “We like to look symmetrical, clean and sharp.”

It seemed everyone — business mogul Jim Pattison, Vancouver Sun columnist Jack Wasserman, Canadian actor Leslie Neilsen, entertainers Sonny and Cher and the who’s who of Canada’s sporting world — wanted to wear Minichiello.

Sonny Homer was one of many clients from the BC Lions and suits for

hockey icons Hull, Howe and Gretzky scored Paul a hat trick.

Physically unblessed with athletic ability, Paul’s love of sport made his affiliation with the sporting life a good fit, so to speak.

He supported local sports clubs — soccer, softball, junior football included — and service organizations.

One story, among so many, is illustrative. At a fundraising casino night for the local Lions Club,

Paul was ahead by $2,000.

“I can’t take these cubs’ money,” he said, and proceeded to lose every dime back to the club.

Gambling winnings staked Paul to his first thoroughbred and launched a lifelong interest in the sport of kings.

For years, his racing stable, with its distinctive black and gold silks, was a fixture at Hastings Racecourse.

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LINE DANCING will be available Tuesdays, 1011 a.m., during August at Mollie Nye House,

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THE SENIORS TENNIS ASSOCIATION OF THE NORTH SHORE will host its annual picnic and round robin event Wednesday, Aug. 6 (Aug. 7 if it rains)

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there when a horse named Qatar’s Pearl won the Paul Minichiello Purse, a special stakes race organized by his friends.

With the announcement that Paul was in the house, riders, track staff and friends from the racing community lined up to shake his hand.

He was presented with a blanket inscribed with his name and a host of Paul’s friends from the North Shore gathered

round in the winner’s circle to wish him well.

It was never just about the clothes. Over his span of years, the youth who travelled alone from the old world to the new touched a great many people with his passion for living and generous spirit.

At the close of a man’s life, there is no better legacy.

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Should you manage your own finances?

To manage your finances yourself or not to manage your finances yourself — that is the question.

On the one hand, somebody who is trained and works fulltime at personal money management should be more likely to do a good job.

On the other hand, nobody will take as much interest in — and particularly important, stands to be affected more by the results — than you.

“I’ve made more than

Community Bulletin Board CULTURE CRAM In celebration of Culture Days, North Vancouver District Public Library is offering space for free to the community for connecting with each other through culture. Applications are due by Aug. 13 and the forms can be obtained at kellyb@nvdpl.ca or 604-9905800 x8115.

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ceremony for the 100th anniversary of Canada entering the First World War Monday, Aug. 4, 11 a.m. at Cates Park, North Vancouver. Be a part of history in dedicating a unique jade stone memorial to honour those who gave their lives for freedom.

There will also be a parade of flags, guest speakers and songs of tribute.

MOVIE NIGHTS IN THE PLAZA North Vancouver City Library will host free screenings of popular family movies on Fridays starting at sunset in front of the

avoided with professional consultation,” says Mitch Anthony, author of The New Retirementality.

“Of course, there have been instances when my instincts were right, and I allowed a professional to talk me out of a decision.”

Even if you have the expertise and can devote all the time required to manage your own finances, it can still pay to get an informed and unbiased second opinion — to confirm you are indeed on track or to alert you to

different strategies.

But relatively few people manage their own finances on a full-time basis. The rest should indeed work with one or more advisors, depending on the size and complexity of the assets involved.

That said, you still need to learn enough about the relevant investment and tax aspects so at least you know what questions to ask.

And every time a major life or financial event occurs (job change or loss,

library at 120 West 14th St. Schedule: Aug. 8, 8:40 p.m., Nut Job; and Aug. 22, 8:24, Frozen. Popcorn and beverages will be available for purchase. nvcl.ca

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relationship change, health issue, family birth or death, retirement, windfall, loss) you definitely need to seek professional — and once again, unbiased — advice.

Advisors range from specialists at your financial institution(s) to general financial planners to experts in specific fields like the stock or real estate markets, accounting, law and so on.

The key: find a knowledgeable person who puts your interest above his or her sales commission

or other income, and with whom you feel comfortable.

Look for professional qualifications, ask for references, and also ask how the individual manages her or his finances . . . and what the results have been.

Mike Grenby is a columnist and independent personal financial advisor; he’ll answer questions in this column as space allows but cannot reply personally. Email mike@ grenby.com.

DOG DAYS OF SUMMER Visit Bowen Island for a family fun day full of tail wagging fun including contests, dog parade, exhibits, refreshments and dogthemed entertainment Sunday, Aug. 10, noon at The Union Steamship Co. Marina lawn, Snug Cove.

Free. 604-947-0707 x2 SALISH SEA SUMMER GATHERING Join together in the fight against the Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion Sunday, Aug. 10 from noon to 8:30 p.m. with 20 musical acts including Chilliwack, Holly McNarland,Vice Vaccaro and Klash Akt at Cates Park, 200-block Dollarton Highway, North Vancouver.

The event will include a salmon barbecue, info fair, artisan market, indigenous foods, a green energy zone and more. twnsacredtrust.ca HOME OFFICE COMPUTER BASICS: HARDWARE, SOFTWARE AND NETWORKING Receive tips on optimizing your home-office setup Monday, Aug. 11 or 25, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver.The presentation will cover hardware, networking (file-sharing and printer-sharing), customer management relations applications, data management and analysis, and mobile device integration. Registration required. 604-929-3727 nvdpl.ca DISCUSSION LOUNGE Drop by for a group discussion on local issues Wednesday, Aug. 13 from 10:30 a.m. to noon at

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more Thursday, August 14, 2-4 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. 604-925-7405 westvanlibrary.ca OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT Re/Max Rossetti Realty will host a screening of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles at Delbrook Park, Thursday, Aug. 14 starting at 8:30 p.m. Attendance is by donation of food items in support of Harvest House. realestatenorthshore.com/ movie-night-2014 Compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email information for your non-profit, by donation or nominal fee event to listings@ nsnews.com.

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Craft breweries a welcome change Tim Pawsey

Notable Potables I’m intrigued by the notion of the public palate, the way in which “normal” people grow into and adopt new ideas, as opposed to the geekery into which most of us food and wine types fall because we’re immersed in it every day.

A story that’s not going away any time soon is the boom in craft breweries. It’s one that appeals to me on several levels, from local artisans, sustainability and history, if you will, a definite maturing of the public palate.

Fire up your time machine to flash back 20 years or so and you’ll find that Canada’s major brewers, smugly content in their stranglehold on a market dominated by bland homogeneity, paid little heed to the handful of smaller competitors starting up.

They were convinced that the Canadian drinker had little appetite for such

things as hops and malt, or serious flavour. Let alone adopt the notion that drinking less and better was an option.

Happily, times change.

And there’s no better measure of that than this cool celebration upcoming in August where a major Vancouver pub group is offering its patrons the chance to taste a different, freshly tapped IPA every day.

Thirty Days of IPA is the brainchild of Trevor Kallies, beverage director at Donnelly Group, which will tap a new keg every day throughout August at one of its 10 draught locations.

Of note is the fact they’ve chosen to go with IPA, an assertive, usually quite hoppy style that’s gained tremendous popularity in the last few years. Kallies says it was the success of events such as Vancouver Craft Beer Week that convinced him to get on the phone with producers and see what he could find.

The result is a wide array of IPAs from here and abroad (Portland, for example) poured at pretty appealing prices. Plans are also being finalized for an IPA Finale, Aug. 31. More info at: donnellygroup.ca.

••• Keeping it local in the spirit of B.C. Day, here’s a grab-bag of stellar drops that you might still have time to hunt down

to celebrate where we’re lucky enough to live in true style: Nk’Mip Pinot Noir 2012 Up-front cherry and herbal notes, followed by plush red berry and a touch of spice wrapped in easy tannins. Think barbecued sockeye (BCLS $21.99, 90 points).

Lake Breeze Seven Poplars Sauvignon Blanc 2013 Very varietally correct and appealing, with lifted citrus aromas followed by a crisp, clean grapefruittoned palate. Think chilled chicken or cracked Dungeness crab (VQA stores $22, 90 points).

Wild Goose Autumn Gold 2013 This remains a perennially popular, easy drinking, off dry blend (one-third each Gewurz, Riesling and Pinot Blanc) and arguably one of the worthiest in the valley.

Plenty of mouthfeel, with apple and pear notes with appealing fruitiness but just enough acidity to keep it interesting. Try with lightly spiced honey mussels or just on its own ($19 -$20, 89 points).

Tinhorn Creek Gewurztraminer 2013 Look for that classic varietal rose petal, with tropical and peach tones, with a lively freshness and juicy acidity: Barbecued leg of pork with apple sauce? Why not?

(Everything Wine $18.99, 90 points).

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a well-structured and superbly balanced palate of cassis and mocha notes with silky tannins and generous mouthfeel ($35 PWS, 91 points).

Tim Pawsey writes about wine for numerous publications and online as the Hired Belly at hiredbelly. com. Contact: info@ hiredbelly.com.

Book takes a look at Champagne

Champagne, by Giles Fallowfield andW. Craig Cooper, Princeton Architectural Press, 144 pages, $19.95

Champagne is linked with celebrations and plays a role in many important occasions.

It shows up at NewYear’s, weddings, birthdays and anniversaries.The popping of corks is a recognizable sound but what’s inside the bottle can greatly vary.

This handy little book can guide you to a better Champagne experience.

Starting with information on the actual Champagne region in France where only the true Champagne comes from, the authors explain in detail the nuances of what makes a great Champagne.

The Champagne appellation contains five

main regions and covers an area roughly 93 miles by 75 miles.Within that geographical boundary are the vineyards that produce the very specific grapes for the best Champagne.

All Champagne is classified either vintage or non-vintage.Vintage champagne is produced from 100 per cent of the year stated on the label, while non-vintage, which refers to 95 per cent of the Champagne, is a blend of grapes.

Pressed between the small covers of this book is an abundance of information on this unique beverage. Its pocketbook size will allow you to bring it along and share the details with your friends the next time that cork is popped.

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Reminder: if it’s hot out, leave your dog at home So summer is here. We may have a few days of cooler temperatures and rain here and there, but we are officially in the summer months.

With the summer months we also get — you got it — sunshine and hot temperatures.

Why am I stating the obvious, you ask?

Because it seems like there are some people who still don’t understand that it is not OK to leave your dog in the car on a hot summer day. It’s more than just not OK, it is irresponsible, careless and plain old ignorant.

I write about this subject each summer at least three times because some people are still not getting it and dogs are suffering needlessly.

Just last week a friend called me in a panic. She was about to break the windows of a car parked in the grocery store parking lot with a black dog inside that was clearly distressed.

It was close to 35 degrees outside, there was a threeinch gap in the two open windows and she had been standing beside the car for more than 20 minutes watching the dog to ensure its well-being.

I told her to contact the local animal control where she reported the car

Joan Klucha

Canine Connection with the license plate and the time and date of the incident. I also suggested she contact the local police before she broke into the car to save this dog’s life.

Unfortunately, we hear about this sort of thing every summer, more than once I’m afraid.Yet there seems to be a select few really dumb people out there who just don’t understand that a dog can die, very quickly, when left in a car in the hot sun.

Within 15 minutes the interior of a car can reach 45 C (110 F) when exterior temperatures are 35 C (95 F). As human beings, we can barely breathe when we are exposed to 45 C temperatures for more than five minutes.Yet we somehow expect dogs to sit in a car for that length of time or longer.

Young, sweet, small, shy mom of 4 beautiful little kittens. She has a big, warm purr & would be okay with older kids or a quiet cat but no dogs.

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out, I met a friend and we started chatting.” Etc., etc., etc.

Those words are nothing more than a lazy excuse. The message is simple: If it’s hot out, don’t bring your dog on errands. If you are out with your dog and have gone for a walk or hike and decide to stop and run an errand on the way home, don’t! Spend the extra time and gas to bring your dog home where it can remain safe and cool in the comfort of your home.

Then go to the store, bank, coffee shop, etc., without your dog. This is simple common sense to me and I am sure many others.

The good news in all of this is that there are more and more canine guardian angels willing to risk their own safety to save a dog in distress. Maybe if we all begin to stand together and show some support for those who are willing to take those risks in situations where a dog’s well-being is at stake, we might begin to get the message to those who are short a few common sense brain cells.

Joan has been working with dogs for over 15 years in obedience, tracking and behavioural rehabilitation.

Contact her at k9kinship.com

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Some folks seem to forget that dogs do not have the mental capacity to understand what is happening to their bodies as they begin to heat up, or rather cook, from the inside out. This lack of understanding ends up causing even more stress, which adds to an increase in their body temperature.

Imagine for a moment being covered in plastic wrap from the top of your head to your ankles. Just your hands and feet are uncovered, and your nose and mouth so you can breathe. Now imagine covering your plasticwrapped body with tightfitting wool pants, a shirt and a toque. Now imagine sitting in a car, parked in the full sun, temperatures hovering around 30 C, with the windows open a couple of inches — for five minutes, or maybe 15 minutes. Can you bear to stand 30 minutes without knowing when someone was going to come and let you out? Just the thought of this is unbearable right?

Now you might have an idea of what it’s like to be a dog in that situation.

We have all heard or maybe even made that excuse before, “I was only going to be five minutes but . . . I got sidetracked, or it was busy at the check-

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Recognize the signs of a threatened dog With summer in full swing, the BC SPCA is reminding people to be vigilant when approaching and interacting with dogs.

The vast majority of dogs are safe, reliable companions, according to a press release from the society, but even a friendly dog may bite if threatened, angry, afraid or hurt. There are signals to watch for and steps people can take to reduce their chances of a dog bite.

“It’s always good to play nice — by far, most children are bitten while playing with their own dog or dogs they know,” says BC SPCA spokesperson Lorie Chortyk. “What

starts out as fun can lead to overexcitement, and dogs use their mouths and teeth to grab in the same way we use our hands.”

If a dog appears to be getting over stimulated, take a time-out and walk away until he or she is calmer. If the dog is prone to overexcitement, play fetch instead, or tug-of-war games, Chortyk says.

Other tips to keep in mind include: beware dogs that are in protector mode; give anxious or fearful dogs space; don’t reach through a fence to pet a strange dog or approach a dog on a chain.

For more information on dog bite safety, visit spca.bc.ca/animalissues

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YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to THE GAMES PEOPLE PLAY

The fittest in the world

North Shore masters scorch the CrossFit Games ANDY PREST aprest@nsnews.com

Scan this page with the Layar app or go to nsnews.com to see more photos of the North Shore contingent at the CrossFit Games.

West Vancouver’s Susan Clarke practised overcoming nearly any athletic obstacle as she prepared for her first trip to the CrossFit Games, but she never thought to heat her equipment with a blowtorch.

That sensation, however, is basically how it felt when she hit the black rubber crash mats or metal pull-up bars that had been baking all day under the sun in Carson, Calif., host site for the annual competition that pits amateur athletes from around the globe against each other in an effort to find the fittest person in the world.The competition at last week’s Games was definitely heated.

“The equipment was smoking hot,” said Clarke.

“I think everybody has burns on their hands from the pull-up bar. Literally it was so hot that it blistered our hands. . . .They told you to wear gloves because it was like egg-frying hot on this black rubber mat.”

Though this was only Clarke’s first appearance at the Games, the 55-yearold audiologist proved that she could handle the heat, winning the masters women 55-59 category. Clarke led a strong contingent of North Shore masters competitors at the event, including Debby Brouwer who placed ninth in the same division that Clarke won as well as Terry Peters and Richard Roston who finished sixth and seventh, respectively, in the masters men 60+ division.

The Games are the culminating event of the fast-growing sport of CrossFit, an open competition that gives athletes from anywhere around the world a chance to measure themselves

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they face a whole new set of exercises to test their athleticism and find out who is the fittest in the world. If we’re talking about women aged 55-59, the answer to that is Susan Clarke, who finished first in three of the eight events at the Games on her way to the title.

“It just feels fantastic,” Clarke said of claiming the honour. “I was just so happy to have made it (to the Games), so then to actually come through and win is just a big, huge extra bonus.”

Clarke took up CrossFit

a few years ago when her friend Troy Straith, now her coach and also owner of the Crossfit BC gym in West Vancouver, encouraged her to try it out. She loved it right away.

“You go in there every day, you don’t know what the workout is. It can be long, it can be short, it taxes all types of movements.”

Clarke has a background in sports such as gymnastics, basketball, soccer and cycling but there’s one more word on her athletic resume that helped her excel in this new sport that tests the

whole body: ballet.

“The balance required from ballet and gymnastics certainly helps you with all the elements,” said Clarke with a laugh. “I wouldn’t have thought that, but I think CrossFit draws from everything you’ve done in the past.”

This was the second Games appearance for Peters — whose day job is managing editor of a little community newspaper known as the North Shore News — and he was better See Camaraderie page 22

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Camaraderie pushes athletes to new heights From page 21 prepared for everything that goes on during the event which now receives live airtime on ESPN and is streamed live online.

“I learned that there’s a lot of distractions — there’s TV cameras aimed at you, there’s crowds and there’s all this other activity going on around you that makes it hard to stay focused on just what you have to do,” he said. “I certainly went into this one more relaxed because I knew the environment and had better anticipation of what that all would feel like.”

Peters shone in an event that saw competitors doing lunges while carrying a 50-pound medicine ball over their heads but felt the burn, literally, while doing a more traditional event that included running laps around a track.The temperature was hovering

around 100 F during the laps.

“Around the third lap I looked at the fence and thought, I could just climb that and go home now,” said Peters. “(But) I just kept plodding around.”

Peters, who trains at CrossFit North Vancouver, said that half a lifetime ago he never would have imagined doing these types of things at age 60.

“At 30 I was a new parent and completely focused on keeping track of my kids, maybe playing some pickup baseball,” he said. “I’ve been doing CrossFit for six years and it’s kind of remarkable to me the physical condition that it’s got me to at this age.”

Fitness diversity is one of the hallmarks of the sport but another that is mentioned over and over by nearly every competitor is the camaraderie. Athletes trying to qualify for the

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“It was fantastic to be working out with 20 women who are in my age group, my vintage,” said Clarke with a laugh. “Usually the last person gets the most cheering. Everybody cheers them on.”

Peters said the team element of the sport has pushed him to new heights.

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“This whole idea of going into a group environment where you go and you workout together and have a coach there correcting your form and giving you tips on how to improve, it takes you to another level entirely.”

The experience of going to the Games and competing against the best in the world has given Peters a great appreciation for masters sport of all kinds.

“The interesting thing for me is when you get into

competitions in the masters category there’s very little ego involved,” he said. “It’s a really great group of people that you meet at these events and all very supportive of each other and encouraging. . . . I’d encourage anyone to not give up their dreams of competition because they’ve left their 20s behind.”

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At Supplements Vitamins Plus, our staff are dedicated to helping you achieve better health through informed and compassionate customer service. Nancy, Cora and Dada all have years of experience in this industry, and encourage you to try some of their favourite products - on sale now until August 7th.

Name: Nancy

Name: Cora

Name: Dada

Qualifications: Registered experience in this industry

Qualifications: BA (UBC), DTCM, Ayurveda Lifestyle Educator; many years experience in holistic health

Qualifications: Registered Holistic Nutritionist (RHN); specializes in sports & pregnancy nutrition and general immune health nutrition.

Holistic

Nutritionist;

8

years

Health Tip: Eat organically as often as possible.

About Me: I enjoy working at SVP because of the nurturing environment - our customers are our friends. I love the lush forest trails and the laid back feel of the North Shore, particularly the Lonsdale community. To keep active and healthy, I enjoy trail running and pilates.

Products I Recommend: New Roots Vitamin C due to its higher absorption rate and because its derived from whole foods. BioStrath Elixir Multi Vitamin/Mineral Formula - the body recognizes this as food rather than a synthetic vitamin, and absorbs it more quickly and efficiently. It’s particular good for persons who are convalescing, undergoing cancer therapies or are lacking whole food nutrition.

Reg. $16.99

$14.99

Reg. $22.99

$20.99

Health Tip: Eat organic or locally grown foods, drink enough filtered/spring water and use food-based, high quality supplements About Me: I believe in the idea behind SVP - offering customers the best prices, free membership discounts and exceptional customer service. I love the North Shore for its amazing natural beauty, and I do a lot of hiking, running & walking on the numerous trails here.

Products I Recommend: The first product is Sun Warrior Classic Protein in Vanilla - a high quality vegan protein composed of raw sprouted and fermented rice protein.

It’s especially good for those sensitive to whey protein, and is perfect for making smoothies. Phillip Adams Shampoo is made locally in Vancouver, and is one of the best all natural health products that I have tried, and I have tried most available! It is gentle and leaves your hair perfectly clean and not frizzy.

Reg. $59.99

$57.99

Health Tips: Regular use of apple cider vinegar, lemon water and aloe vera; supplementing with probiotics, good quality Vitamin C; twice a year cleansing with herbs to overcome seasonal allergies.

About Me: I enjoy the peaceful environment at SVP and working with people who are interested in improving one’s health. The North Shore is my home, and I enjoy hiking, rock climbing, tennis, biking, kayaking - you name it - I love the mountains, outdoors and the community.

Products I Recommend: Dr. Ohhira’s Probiotics is one of the most effective probiotics on the market today due to its unique fermentation process. HealthForce Truly Natural Vitamin C is a powder made from acerola cherry and is easily absorbed by the body.

Reg. $14.99ea

$12.99ea

Reg. $42.99

Reg. $42.99

$39.99

$40.99

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