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WV says no to Rogers’ cell towers Rogers fails to prove need; residents cite safety fears JEREMY SHEPHERD jshepherd@nsnews.com

Rogers’ application to build three 36-metre cell towers in West Vancouver died in council chambers Monday, but the power of resurrection still

rests with the federal government.

A nearly unanimous chorus blasted the three slim towers proposed for Taylor Way, 15th Street and 26th Street.

Many speakers compared today’s proliferation of

radiation with yesterday’s acceptance of tobacco and DDT. “It seems to me the people who claim that something is perfectly safe are the ones who stand to make a lot of money,” said Bill Richards, a Simon Fraser University professor of molecular biology and biochemistry who opposed the project.

The type of constant

radio-frequency radiation emitted by the towers is increasingly associated with ill effects on the molecular level, potentially resulting in cancer, according to Richards.

The professor asked council to go against the grain when it comes to listening to scientific research.

“It seems to be the mode of operation these days to

ignore or actively suppress scientists,” he said.

The strongest note of support for the towers was sounded by frequent council watcher George Pajari.

Besides having a minimal impact on views, the radiation from the towers is well within safe limits, according to Pajari.

“The emanations from these towers are lower than even the most stringent

European limits,” he said.

Despite council’s position on the matter, the final decision rests with Industry Canada, a point not lost on Pajari.

If Rogers is not granted the right to build three large towers, West Vancouver might see 60 towers popping up alongside the highway, See Council page 3

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The Tsleil-Waututh Nation is opposing Kinder Morgan’s formal application Monday to the National Energy Board to twin the Trans Mountain pipeline.

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The process so far hasn’t met the constitutional requirement for First Nations consultation, Thomas added. “We expect government-to-government consultation and we have reached out to (Natural Resources) Minister Joe Oliver and we’ve asked See Band page 5

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Wednesday, December 18, 2013 - North Shore News - A3

Ferry cuts ‘strangling’ Bowen

Mayor says young families leaving the island

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The mayor of Bowen Island is warning the province that proposed ferry cutbacks spell serious economic hardship for his community.

“I think they’re slowly strangling Bowen Island,” said Mayor Jack Adelaar.

“Young people are going to leave.They’re leaving now.”

Earlier this month, Adelaar wrote to B.C. Premier Christy Clark saying he was “deeply concerned” about the impact of proposed ferry cuts on the island community.

Seniors who live on the island, families with kids in Lower Mainland sports leagues and commuters who take the ferry to work will all feel the impacts, he said.

B.C. Ferries is proposing to cut the first two round trips between Bowen Island and Horseshoe Bay on Saturday and Sunday and the last round trip on Sunday night in order to save $270,000 on that route.

The cuts are among $14 million in service reductions proposed for minor ferry routes across the fleet, including routes fromWest Vancouver to both Bowen Island and the Sunshine Coast.

Adelaar said the earlymorning cuts will affect people who live on the island and work in the Lower Mainland, including healthcare workers. If the cuts go

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More than 150 people showed up to a public consultation in November to oppose the changes, which include reducing the seniors discount from free to 50 per cent of regular fare Monday to Thursday.

But Adelaar said in the past, the ferry corporation hasn’t paid any attention to public feedback. “It’s almost as if we’re talking to a brick wall,” he said.

According to B.C. Ferries, the Bowen Island route annually carries slightly more than half the cars it has capacity for and loses $7.07 million.The Langdale route between the Sunshine Coast and Horseshoe Bay — where the ferry corporation plans to cut the first round trip on

Sunday morning — runs at 54 per cent car capacity and loses about $4.5 million annually, according to the corporation.

In his letter to the province, Adelaar said rising fares are driving people off the island. Property values on Bowen are falling, he added.

Ferry users have previously called on the province to put more money into the ferry system. But Transportation Minister Todd Stone has already said publicly that’s not going to happen.Taxpayers have already provided about $180 million to the ferry system this year, including an extra $85 million spread over several years to help reduce fares, he said.

The financially troubled ferry corporation has seen

costs balloon since it became a quasi-private corporation more than a decade ago.

Ferry fares have risen between 130 per cent and 140 per cent in the past decade. Meanwhile, debt costs have tripled — now accounting for 28 per cent of all ferry expenses — fuel costs have more than doubled and labour costs are also up. Ferries brass has also warned the corporation will have to spend about $2.6 billion more over the next decade to buy new ferries and do terminal upgrades.

Adelaar said the burden of that is falling unfairly on ferry-dependent communities like his. Bowen Island residents are part of MetroVancouver and pay gas taxes but don’t see any direct benefit of that, he said.

While Stone said recently

the province does not consider the ferries part of the highways system, that’s howW.A.C. Bennett first set it up, said Adelaar.

“After you’ve built an economy based on an ability to get to Bowen Island, to say you’re going to cut that, it’s a little backwards to me.”

A group representing ferry advisory groups in several smaller ferrydependent communities have said they would prefer to see cuts to the Tsawwassen to Duke Point schedule which primarily serves commercial vehicles and loses between $24 million and $30 million a year.

Friday is the last day for the public to make comments on the proposed service changes. Find information online at coastalferriesengagement.ca/.

Council expects cell tower issue to return From page 1

according to Pajari.

“Turning this down doesn’t mean no towers, it means we’re going to probably get dozens and dozens of 49-and-a-half-foot towers that are underneath the limit which makes them exempt from your consideration,” he said.

District staff recommended not supporting Rogers’ application. Despite statements regarding poor service in the district, staff said there was no proof to support that claim. Pajari, however, said he needed

NVSD sells Monteray school to developer

better service.

Coverage in the district seems fine, according to Coun. Nora Gambioli.

“North Shore Rescue seems to be able to get calls from people lost in crevices,” she said. “I go cross-country skiing at Hollyburn Lodge and I can make calls and receive emails up there with no problem.”

Some residents complained of a flawed consultation phase, citing correspondence from Rogers not personally addressed to homeowners, as well as an advertisement that referred to the towers

only in veiled terms.

The six-month consultation process has cost the district a sum far greater than the application fee, according to Gambioli.

Despite some esthetic and consultation concerns, health impacts were paramount in the debate.

Assurances of safety from Health Canada did not assuage the fears residents were being treated like lab rats.

One West Vancouverite worried her home would be trapped in what she called the “kill zone.”

The district must choose between poor cellphone

service and health risks, according to Coun. Craig Cameron, whose remarks were interrupted by a cellphone ringing in the gallery.

“We can’t just use the cellphone coverage that’s generated from Vancouver and North Vancouver and live smugly over here,” he said.

This may be one of several similar debates to come, according to Coun.

Trish Panz. “Guaranteed, this is going to be back at us again,” she said.

The government is taking the town square digital, according to Panz.

West Vancouver-Sea to Sky Country MP John Weston also spoke at the meeting, assuring the crowd Industry Canada was well versed in both arguments over the towers.

“In his capacity as the ultimate decision-maker, Industry Minister James Moore has been here to the riding, he’s well-briefed,” Weston said. “At this point it’s premature for the minister to take a position.

He’s anxiously awaiting the outcome of your vote this evening.”

Council voted unanimously not to endorse Rogers’ application.

The NorthVancouver school district is selling its shuttered Monteray school site to a real estate developer for $6.38 million.

Money from the sale will go towards the extra $15 million the school district must come up with to fund the $46 million rebuild of Argyle secondary school.

The sale marks the second time the board of education has voted to sell a closed school site in the past six months.

In July, the school board also approved the sale of the former Ridgeway Annex land to property developer Anthem for roughly $5.1 million.

The North Vancouver school district closed Monteray elementary, in the upper Delbrook neighbourhood, almost a decade ago. For several years after that, the school was leased to the Francophone Education Authority of B.C. The school has sat vacant since March of 2011.

According to the school district, there’s been little interest in leasing the property from other groups.

A request for proposals issued by the school district in July 2012 didn’t turn up any qualified proponents, according to a district report.

Franci Stratton, chairwoman of the board of education, said selling the property and putting that money into the Argyle rebuild made the most sense for the school district.

Stratton said the school district has spent about $65,000 over the past two years on minimal heating, alarm systems and grounds maintenance for the school site.

Demographic shifts indicate the school won’t be needed for educational purposes in future, said Stratton. She added the school is also old, small and in an out-of-the-way location, making it less attractive to lease.

“The asset is only as good as its useful life,” she said.

Neighbours also told the school district they wanted something done with the site, she added.

School trustee Barry See Plymouth page 5

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Band will intervene

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for his ministry to look to create a parallel process for First Nations because the NEB process doesn’t fulfill the obligation of the federal government in terms of constitutionally protected rights and title,” she said.

Thomas said the band is likely going to apply for intervener status for the upcoming hearing into Kinder Morgan’s application.

“We find ourselves to be pretty much between a rock and a hard place.The process is flawed but we need to do the things we need to do to protect all

our bases,” she said. “It’s so easy to categorize this as a First Nations issue or an environmental issue, but it’s really important that we’re doing it for those generations to come.”

If the NEB approves the expansion, Kinder Morgan will twin its TransMountain pipeline from central Alberta to its Burnaby terminal, which would almost triple the capacity of the pipeline to a total of 890,000 barrels of oil and diluted bitumen per day.

Tanker traffic in Burrard Inlet bound for refineries in the United States and Asia would go from about five per month now to more

than 30.

“For the past 18 months we have engaged extensively with landowners, Aboriginal groups, communities and stakeholders along the entire proposed expansion route, and marine communities, and have carefully considered the input received during this period of study and dialogue,” said Ian Anderson, president of Kinder Morgan Canada in a press release. “Our engagement efforts will continue beyond this filing leading up to the NEB hearing as we consider further input that is critical to our planning on this project.”

Plymouth options to go to public From page 3 Forward voted against the sale.

Forward said he believes public assets should stay public.

“I’m a strong believer the community owns these assets,” he said.

Forward said he’s not against real estate development, but “when that’s the only solution to a problem, I get concerned.”

He said he would have

preferred to work more with the District of North Vancouver and explore options for the site before selling it.

Forward blamed the province for forcing school districts to make difficult choices because of financial pressures.

“We’re in tough times,” he said. “Local school districts are being ground down.”

District staff are currently meeting with three short

listed groups — Darwin Construction, Polygon Homes and Lions Gate Christian Academy — to discuss proposals for the closed Plymouth elementary school site, with a public meeting expected at the end of January.

The district has also hired consultants Dialog Design to lead planning sessions on the eventual fate of both the Lucas Centre and former Cloverley elementary school sites.

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he refusal of the Conservative finance minister to embrace pension reform being pushed by the provinces is exceptionally shortsighted.

It will result in long-term economic pain to support short-term political opportunism. And it lets down future generations.

Few public issues highlight generational divides quite like debates about the Canadian Pension Plan. Back when the plan was started, middle-class families could often survive comfortably and even own a home on one income.

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Canvassers and signees’ courage saluted Dear Editor: Thank you for your even-handed coverage of the Sensible B.C. Citizen’s Initiative to amend the Police Act that drew to a close Dec. 9.

As the North Shore organizer, it has been a great pleasure working with so many friends and neighbours towards

sensible social change.

One of the many jobs I hold down is instructing theatre arts classes where I teach courage, freedom and respect. Forget the fear of heights or the fear of death; the number 1 fear that people have is public speaking. It’s one thing to answer an anonymous telephone poll, but it is

much more difficult for people to sign their name to a public legal document.

While out on the street canvassing, we had many people express support for our campaign but also fear for openly expressing that support. Teachers and security personnel feared for their jobs, travellers feared restrictions on their

movements and we all know about government spying on messages like this.

To all those who publicly came out of the closet to sign our document for social change, I salute their courage. The hearty band of dedicated canvassers who took to the street to canvass at our

published signing locations, who publicly expressed their deeply held opinions, who bravely flew their freak flag of freedom, they all have my respect and admiration.

I’m proud that our street canvassers approached the daunting task of signature collection in a friendly, respectful manner. Whether

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Thanks to emergency response personnel and Lions Gate Hospital Dear Editor: In the late afternoon on Monday, Dec. 2, I was sitting in the whirlpool in William Griffin swimming pool. Jets massaged my back and I looked across the pool at the time on the clock and thought about Christmas approaching and what I would buy

the next day for our grandchildren.

Then something happened and I saw myself under water, had a horrific feeling of motionlessness, tried to grab the handle in front of me but could not reach to it, had no power.

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Then a ride on wheelchair, on the street two ambulances, and in a short while I was on a gurney in the emergency ward of Lions Gate Hospital.

Seventeen hours later I was walking out of the hospital beside my wife.

All those professional people, in the pool as well as in the ambulance and in the hospital, I thank from the bottom of my heart for their help. With the exception of Dr. Angus, I do not know any names.

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IHIT seeks murder tips

Police hope Persian community can help BRENT RICHTER brichter@nsnews.com

Almost two weeks after he was shot to death at his Upper Lonsdale home, homicide investigators are asking for the Iranian Canadian community’s help in finding the killer of Rostam PouladNoshiravan.

The well-known 69year-old Persian music

and culture promoter died at the scene on the 4000block of St. George Avenue after being shot on Nov. 30.

The killing has left Poulad-Noshiravan’s family and investigators baffled, according to IHIT. “Given the victim’s close ties to the Iranian community in the North Shore and rest of the Lower Mainland and the circumstances of the murder, we believe that someone within the Iranian community has the answers we are looking for,” said Sgt. Bari Emam, IHIT spokesman in a press release.

“I ask anyone who has any information no matter

how trivial to please contact us about this case. This was a senseless act and the victim’s family deserves to know why this happened.”

The request from IHIT comes as no surprise to Hadi Ebrahimi, editor of Shahrvand, a North Shore-based Persian interest newspaper, as police were already coming to the Persian community looking for help in finding a suspect. But the killing remains a mystery among local Persians as well, Ebrahimi said.

“The Persian community is asking themselves: ‘Who is the guy? Why was (PouladNoshiravan) targeted? And

why did the guy who killed him not ask for any money or anything?’” he said.

“We don’t have any new information. Everybody is shocked and they want to know what is behind this killing.”

Poulad-Noshiravan, who before becoming a cultural event promoter and ticket seller ran a Persian grocery store in Vancouver, had no political leanings, Ebrahimi said so assassination by the Iranian government could be ruled out.

Anyone with information is asked to call IHIT’s tip line at 778-290-5290 or remain anonymous by calling CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Parts ofWestVancouver’s Seawalk could be temporarily underwater next month.

“We know from last year’s significant storm surge that our waterfront is vulnerable to a combination of high tides with a certain kind of wind,” said Jeff McDonald, director of communications

for the district. “Under certain conditions, we could see the same kind of flooding as last year.”

West Vancouver is bracing for the impact of perigean spring tides, which are the highest tides, from Jan. 2 to 7 and Feb. 1 to 3.These tides are expected to exceed 4.7 metres at Point Atkinson.

The District of West Vancouver is asking people to be aware of possible

Seawalk closures and to respect the decision, McDonald said. “Last year we had people who ignored the warnings and put themselves at risk,” he said.

“The surf that comes up over the Seawalk contains debris that is dangerous,” he said. “It’s not just water, and that’s why it’s important people take this seriously.

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Development would pay for new church

Public hearing for 75-unit LynnValley apartment plan JEREMY SHEPHERD jshepherd@nsnews.com

A deteriorating Lynn Valley church may finance its rebuild through the construction of a neighbouring four storey apartment building following District of North Vancouver’s unanimous decision to push the project to public hearing last week.

If approved, the 75-unit building would sit next to a smaller version of a new house of worship that would replace the 54-year-old Lynn Valley United Church at 3201 Mountain Highway.

Dealing with both an aging building and congregation, this plan could ensure the future viability of the chapel, according to Doug Purdy, who spoke on behalf of the church on Dec. 2.

“An easy course would’ve been to fold the tent, so to speak, and disappear from Lynn Valley landscape into the annals of history, selling the land and building to the

highest bidder,” he said.

Instead, the church plans to shrink from its current footprint of 8,471 square feet to approximately 6,200 square feet.

However, the smaller building and reduced site space may put the future of the church’s childcare space in jeopardy, something that did not sit well with Coun.

Lisa Muri.

“We’ve never run into this situation before,” she said.

In the event the church’s rezoning is approved, a request for proposals may be issued to replace the daycare, which is licensed to look after 37 children.

Muri requested the project be deferred until the future of the childcare is determined.

No one seconded Muri’s motion, although Coun.

Alan Nixon suggested changing the financial arrangement of the project.

“I think we have perhaps wider needs and stronger needs than devoting $155,000 to public art when we obviously have this big hole of 35 kids who aren’t going to be looked after,” he said.

Benefits to the district include a $455,000 community amenity contribution as well as two

public art pieces.

The project, which is a joint effort between the church and Marcon Developments, also includes four apartment units to be sold for $135,000 in order to provide affordable living spaces for people with disabilities.The units are slated to be operated by the North Shore Disability Resource Centre.

The apartment would include a 94-stall underground garage, despite the district setting a minimum of 124 parking spaces.

“I think what has happened is the applicant has proposed a parking ratio that does not meet the current recommendations of our bylaws and notwithstanding that, staff are supporting that based on

evidence that’s provided by the proponent,” Nixon said.

While Nixon said the project may “unfortunately” set a precedent due to the diminishing congregations of many North Vancouver churches, Coun. Roger Bassam disagreed.

“There are no precedents in municipal politics. Every decision is made on its own merits,” Bassam said.

A traffic study states the development will generate 36 two-way trips during morning rush hour and another 43 trips during the afternoon rush hour. A staff report judged the increase in traffic to be insignificant; equivalent to less than one vehicle each minute in either direction.

Couns. Mike Little and Doug MacKay-Dunn did not attend the meeting.

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District Dialogue

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Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season from North Vancouver District Mayor, Council and staff

District Hall Holiday Hours • District Hall will close at noon on December 24 and remain closed through January 1 • Our customer service centre will be open 8am to 4:30pm December 30 & 31 to provide limited services, including: answering general enquiries (walk-ins, telephone and email), providing service and program information, taking service requests for January, accepting non-cash payments (for processing in January) and contacting key staff in the event of an emergency • All other departments, including the Engineering, Planning, Building and Finance service counters will be closed between noon on December 24 and January 1, inclusive • Regular hours resume on January 2 To contact us during the holidays: • Contact our customer service centre at 604-990-2311 or enquiries@dnv.org (please note hours above) • Call 604-990-3666 to report an after-hours public works emergency To contact us about snow and to report a snow-related problem: • Call 604-990-2311 • Email snow@dnv.org

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West Van’s Memorial Park gets a makeover WestVancouver’s Memorial Park is getting spruced up.

The restoration, which is expected to be finished by the end of January, includes cleaning the partly overgrown Memorial Arch and cenotaph, and planting a new hedge that will encircle the cenotaph.

The $60,000 plan includes the cost of a new cement plaza, which was

installed prior to this year’s Remembrance Day, and repositioning or removing vegetation throughout the park, said Donna Powers, a spokeswoman for the District of West Vancouver.

Dogwoods planted too closely to the arch were cut down because they were too thin and unable to grow into trees, and several magnolia trees were relocated, said Powers.

The park, which is between 19th and 20th streets on Marine Drive, is a place where people can gather to remember West Vancouver men and women who fought and died during the Korean and world wars.

An accessible path from the west corner of Marine Drive, included as part of next year’s budget, will be built later in 2014, Powers said.

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William Griffin Closure Dates The William Griffin Community Recreation Centre is closing this month as we prepare for the construction of a new facility. If you’re a William Griffin user you’ll want to mark these dates on your calendar: • • • • •

December 15 – weight room has now closed December 20 – fitness membership classes end December 31 – pool closes January 2 – weight room re-opens at Delbrook January – fitness classes relocate to Delbrook

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Deck your halls in green A few cuts of this and a few snips of that can go a long way when it comes to decorating for Christmas and where better to start looking for decoration than in the garden.

After all, many of our favourite decorations like wreaths, evergreens for the mantle and paper whites (Narcissus species) come from the garden.

Almost every garden has something to offer for cut greens for wreath making, centrepieces or evergreens to adorn the window or mantle.

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The obvious evergreen trees like cedar, Douglas fir and spruce provide excellent sources of cut materials for decorating.

Hemlock is not so good because it drops its needles too quickly. If you don’t have trees to cut from there’s always the hedge to cut, just try to hide your cuts as you make them so the neighbour doesn’t notice. Just kidding. Please do not trespass to cut greens but if the hedge hangs over the fence on your side then it’s fair game. Native trees are not the only plants to offer good cut greens. Any cultivated coniferous or broad-leaved evergreen tree or shrub can be carefully pruned to yield

some decorating greens.

Broad-leaved plants like holly, laurel, skimmia and even lily of the valley bush (Pieris species) can provide nice wreath-making materials. Don’t forget about rhodos and camellias when choosing cut greens, especially the indumented rhodos covered with orange-brown felt-like hairs on the undersides of their leaves.

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beautiful fruit each year and if you haven’t pruned them off already, there’s plenty of interesting fruit and seed cuts to be had.

Beyond the obvious chestnut tree or pine tree growing in the local park, seeds and fruit adorn most plants in our gardens at this time of year but you have to look closely to find some of them. For brightly coloured fruit, check your climbing roses because they usually offer the biggest and most colourful rose hips. But even the common Meilland landscape rose will produce colourful rose hips in shades of red and orange.

If you have a magnolia that still has any fruit left after the squirrels finish, then pick that reddish orange fruit using a pole pruner. Make centrepieces out of them or place the

fruit on the table with other decorations. The colour of magnolia fruit holds quite well indoors and as the fruit dries it opens to reveal bright pink to red seeds that will interest your guests.

If you grow skimmia or holly then you will have access to an abundance of red berries for wreath making and centrepieces on the table.

Of course, the queen of winter berry plants would have to be Callicarpa bodinieri var. giraldii “Profusion” or beauty berry, whose summer blooming pink flowers yield stunning purple berries in winter held in tight clusters on the branches and it’s even reportedly deer-resistant.

Cut carefully on beauty berry to avoid destroying the plant’s structure and fruit-producing wood.

Let’s not forget all those

deciduous shrubs that have interesting stems and bark.

The winged burning bush is an easy choice to provide attractive cut stems as is the common willow tree adorned with bright yellow-green stems to be cut for arrangements.The red and yellow stemmed dogwood is another common plant found in many gardens that yield colourful stem cuts and it is properly pruned by cutting the stem back to its point of origin on another stem or right down to the ground.

Hydrangea sargentti, if you have it growing in your yard, will not mind bearing a few cut stems for displays and its stems are tawny brown to dark brown with sizeable buds.The list of stem cuts is long and varied including blueberry branches with their tight pink buds or twisted hazel stems or oak tree stems with their tight brown buds even if the leaves

are still on.

When choosing cuts from the garden always use clean, sharp pruning tools, prune judiciously and leave the plant with good form when done so next year’s harvest will be just as bountiful. Most importantly, realize that all plants have some beauty in their stem, leaf or fruit so don’t limit your choices to the traditional.

Remember that whatever you cut from the garden for Christmas decoration is a reflection of your personal taste and in keeping with the 100-mile diet philosophy, it is about as local as you can get. I believe there is no right or wrong choice when cutting plants for decoration.

And who cares what the politically correct say about your choices? Your choices are right for you and your guests will appreciate the effort, interest and your personal sense of style.

Todd Major is a journeyman horticulturist, garden designer and builder, teacher and organic advocate. Contact him at stmajor@shaw.ca.

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Setting your table for a dinner party doesn’t have to be a chore if you plan ahead.

There are many decorative items on sale in stores at this time of year and you may be able to purchase a few for a real bargain.Two of my favourite secret shopping spots during the holidays are the dollar stores and hardware retail shops.These hidden little gems carry most of what you would find in department stores and you will pay far less. I’ve found items in these outlets that I have seen in high-end specialty stores.

Miniature stockings This year I found these cute little miniature stockings at Home Depot (as well as at a few dollar stores) and they were amazingly inexpensive.

Dress up your holiday table this year with these stockings used as cutlery holders at each recipient’s place setting.You may be able to find them in red, green and cream as well.

If you have a pretty charger to place beneath the dinner plates it makes a nice background for the whole place setting.

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This is the easiest idea ever and works beautifully for modern place settings.

A simple Styrofoam ball acts as a faux snowball on each white plate. Look for these Styrofoam balls at craft stores such as Michaels.

Cut a small section off the bottom of each snowball so it can sit upright on each plate.

Make a small cut on the top of the ball and insert each guest’s name card.

Very simple and very chic.

I love the look of white at Christmas. White on white is so elegant and simple. The addition of a small, glittery white pinecone on each place setting is simple and stunning.

Small pinecones are in nurseries and floral shops at the moment as well as craft stores. Purchase some silver glitter glue or alternatively a bottle of white craft glue and a small container of silver glitter.

Using a thin paintbrush, add a bit of glue on the tips of each pinecone and sprinkle with the silver glitter. Let dry.

Place a white napkin in the middle of each dinner plate and lay the pinecone on top. Add a nametag in the form of a white ribbon placed underneath the pinecone.

Barb Lunter is a freelance writer with a passion for home decor, entertaining and floral design. Contact Barb at barb@lunter.ca or follow her on her blog at lunter.ca.

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Book appointments at 604-984-9730 coaching. northshorerecycling.ca DEEP COVE GARDEN CLUB meets the fourth Thursday of each month (except July, August and December) from 7 to 10 p.m. in the Multicultural Seniors’ Room at Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Meetings include speakers, workshops and field trips.

Elaine, 604-929-2928 or Chris, 604-924-1628 FREE ECO-TOURS Study the rich heritage and unique natural resources of the West Coast.These walking tours, some available in Mandarin, are designed to educate and promote healthy living.

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THE UPPER LONSDALE GARDEN CLUB meets every second Thursday of the month, 7:30-9:30 p.m. in the basement of St. Martin’s Anglican Church, 195 East Windsor Rd., North Van. New members welcome.

Dianne, 604-980-3025 dkkennedy@shaw.ca WEST COAST BONSAI SOCIETY welcomes new members who are interested in the art of miniature trees. Meetings are every third Wednesday of the month, February through November, 7:309:30 p.m. at Delbrook Community Centre, 600 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. 604-922-6608 WEST VANCOUVER GARDEN CLUB meets the first Wednesday of every month from September to July with the exception of January, 7:30 p.m. at St. David’s United Church, 1525 Taylor Way, West Vancouver. Coffee and guest speakers. New members and guests welcome. $25 per year or $35 for a couple, drop-in, $5. westvangardenclub.com Compiled by Debbie Caldwell listings@nsnews.com

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Micro-office brings order to busy life From page 13 open a laptop and look for a recipe for the Christmas potluck.

I’ll often locate the pocket office close to the kitchen and design it so the homeowner can use it without interfering with other functions in the home.

I’ll provide mail slots for incoming and outgoing mail and a recycling bin to get rid of unwanted paper and junk mail. I’ll allocate space for essential reference items and create little cubbies for keys, wallets and the like.

I’ll typically incorporate a bulletin board or erasable writing surface into the design and make the space the go-to point for all reminders and messages. For households with school-age children I’ll dedicate space exclusively for the piles of school-related material that makes its way home. And for those more technologically inclined the mini office can be wired to adjust everything from heating, to lighting, to security, to music, all from this one centralized location.

I like to delineate the micro-office from its

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A little wood to warm things up goes a long way as do specific tasks lights for the work that will go on there.

Being able to close off the pocket-office is also desirable as the clutter and mess that goes with any office space can be closed off when needed. I’ve created pocket offices that have closed to look like a closet or a piece of kitchen cabinetry.

In the end, one cannot over-estimate the value of

a micro-office as a defined space to take care of the disparate tasks that go with a busy life. For individuals looking for inspiration for their pocket-office project I encourage you to take a quick look on Houzz.com. It won’t be long before you’re swimming with ideas. kevinvallely.com

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E-MAGAZINES ARE EASY Learn about Zinio, the North Vancouver District Public Library’s online magazine service Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2-3 p.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Learn how to set up accounts and how to find, checkout and download magazines.

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PHOTOGRAPHY 201 All are welcome to a course built on the success of Photography 101 Wednesday, Dec. 18, 7-8:30 p.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver.

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This list is used by other social services agencies, individuals and families to find appropriate and affordable housing.

SKI AND SNOWBOARD INSTRUCTOR Volunteer instructors receive their CADS Level 1 certification

during training over one weekend in January and mentor with experienced instructors. If you wish to work with students in the stand-up ski or snowboard program, you should be a competent skier on blue runs.You need to be strong enough on the slopes so that you do not fall and are able to ensure that your student is supported physically, if needed.

KITTY ADOPTION CENTRE WORKER An adoption care centre is looking for volunteers to help with feeding, cleaning and grooming with cats and kittens.

If you are interested in these or other possible volunteer opportunities, call 604-9857138.The society is a partner agency of the UnitedWay.

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What’s On Wednesdays CAROUN PHOTO CLUB Meetings are held the third Wednesday of every month, 7-9 p.m. at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave.,West Van.Visitors are welcome.

carounphotoclub.com CIRCLE DANCE Learn easy dances with music and steps from many traditions the second Wednesday of each month, 7-9 p.m. (arrive 6:45 p.m.).

Admission by donation.

Registration and location: Wendy Anne, 604-9883522.

DEEP COVE SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLUB meets Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m., at Kenneth Gordon Maplewood School, 420 Seymour River Place, North Vancouver. New members are welcome. 1st class free, nominal fee for subsequent classes. 604929-2866.

THE DUTCH KOFFIECLUB meets the third Wednesday of every month, 10 a.m. to noon at the food court, Park Royal, south mall,West Vancouver.

Meet new people and keep up your Dutch language or improve it.The club welcomes Flemish and South African people also.

Used Dutch magazines

and books will be available.

Henk, 604-987-4978 Nel, 604-987-6879.

ESL BOOK CLUB A free club to read and talk about Canadian novels Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Registration required. 604-925-7403.

GLENEAGLES SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLUB Experienced classes every Wednesday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Hollyburn elementary, 1329 Duchess Ave.,West Vancouver. 604-925-9333 LET’S TALK Develop your English skills while discussing current events Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Registration required. 604-925-7403 NORTH SHORE CHAMBER ORCHESTRA meets Wednesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Sutherland Secondary, 1860 Sutherland Ave., North Vancouver and is looking for new string players (especially bass players). 604-980-3132 jeanaireland1@hotmail.com NORTH SHORE CHORUS meets Wednesdays, 7:15-9:45 p.m., at Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. New members are welcome. 604985-2559 nschorus.com or audreyowen@shaw.ca

Thursdays DADS’ PARENTING: Westcoast Family Resources Society offers a free group on Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. 604417-3407 DUPLICATE BRIDGE Every Tuesday and Thursday, 12:45-4 p.m. in the Cedarview Room at Delbrook Community Centre, 600 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver.

Drop-in fee: $2. 604-9877529 DROP-IN FUN DARTS Play darts every Thursday, 7 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion #118, 123 West 15th St., North Vancouver. Free.

604-985-1115 EMPLOYMENT MENTORING PROGRAM Learn how you can encourage and inspire someone in your profession to fulfill their potential. North Shore Multicultural Society (207123 East 15th St., North Van) is looking for volunteers to share their passion for their career. Recruitment is ongoing. 604-988-2931 homas@nsms.ca ENGLISH CLASSES: Free English as a second language (ESL) classes are held Thursdays from 6:30-8 p.m. and Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 941 Lynn Valley Rd., North Van. 604-657-0908 listings@nsnews.com

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nybody who still needs to do some holiday decorating should think twice before throwing out that toilet paper roll.

Everyday items often found in the recycling bin can be “upcycled,” or repurposed, to make great decorations or even gifts, says crafter Denise Corcoran.

It’s saved her hundreds of dollars over the years, she says.

“Repurposing takes something boring and adds a personal touch,” she says.

“And it’s cheap.”

Wine corks, cardboard egg cartons and toilet paper rolls are particularly useful, she explains. A toilet paper roll can make a handy gift box, notes Corcoran.

“Put your small gift inside, fold down both sides of the roll, wrap or paint it, and it’s done,” she says. “If you want to get fancy, you can cut designs out of old Christmas cards and use that to decorate the box.”

To make a snowflake ornament, cut a toilet paper roll into five pieces that are roughly the same height and glue them into a star shape. “You can also add an old button or junk jewelry as a nice accent piece for the middle,” she says.

Christmas cookie cutters make great stencils. “They’re perfect for using as your pattern.” Trace the shape onto a cereal box (a great canvas because it’s stiff) and paint or decorate accordingly.

Corcoran will buy second-hand generic ball ornaments, paint them, add glitter and glue buttons or jewels as finishing touches. “It updates them and makes them a bit more modern,” she says.

A little creativity can turn cardboard egg cartons into tree decorations, explains Corcoran. Cut an egg carton into four individual cup holders, stack them upside down into a tree shape, string a ribbon through them, and add green glitter.

For extra sparkle, repurpose some old jewelry or a bell at the top of the tree, she says. “It’s super-easy and it’s a project somebody might want to do with their kids because it’s not too messy or labourintensive.”

Decorating a clothes peg with scrap paper, adding a button as an accent, and gluing it to a magnet can make a handy stocking stuffer. “You can use this to hang things on your fridge,” says Corcoran. Pushing a wine cork into a candlestick holder and securing a paper clip to the cork will create a cute picture holder that could also be a gift, she says.

Upcycling doesn’t cost a lot or take a lot of time, and it doesn’t take much talent to make something pretty fabulous, explains Corcoran. “Sometimes it’s just really nice to make something and give it to someone instead of going to the store and buying it,” she says. “That little thought can go a long way.”

Corcoran runs upcycling seminars. The next one is expected to be in February.

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Corkcicles are perfect for keeping white wine at the perfect temperature, says Roberta Perrin, owner of North Vancouver’s Pizazz Gifts.

“You can save a lot of space on the dining room table by using it,” she says. The corkcicle is frozen ahead of time and then slipped inside the bottle to keep it chilled on the table. Wallets that protect against identity theft have also been a hot item this year, says Perrin.

Chip cards can be stored in a protective case that prevents thieves from scanning personal information from across the store.

For the avid texter, touchscreen gloves can be a thoughtful gift, she says.

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Tree-scented candles, particularly cypress- and firscented candles, are an increasingly popular gift for travellers heading to warmer climates, says Perrin.

They’re in a little tin so you can fit them in your suitcase.

“You can have the smell of home with you while you’re somewhere tropical.”

Big Sound Music Buddy’s portable travel speakers are a great gift for kids, she says.

“They look like a giant doughboy, and they can be plugged into most music devices, including phones and tablets,” she says.

Another suggestion is a wineglass writer, which is a special pen that writes on glass, says Rosie Pipunic, manager of North Vancouver’s Artisan Wine Shop.

“You can write people’s names on their glasses so they don’t get mixed up at a party,” she says. Some people use them to write best-before or purchase dates on wine bottles.

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Although patient volumes typically peak in December across Vancouver Coastal Health, many of those visits are preventable.

The following are 12 seasonal safety tips from Vancouver Coastal health: M Ensure your prescriptions will last through to the New Year. If not, visit your doctor and get refills before many medical offices close for the holidays. _ Find out where your closest walk-in clinic is and its holiday hours in case your doctor is away. ^ Know the difference between flu, the common cold and norovirus, and what you should do in each case. Get your flu shot, wash your hands often and cough and sneeze into your elbow to avoid sharing germs. ] Double check that your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are in full working order. \ Keep salt and a snow shovel handy in case the white stuff falls. If you’re elderly or have medical issues, leave snow removal to professionals or neighbours willing to help. [ Don’t drink and drive. The consequences can be serious and fatal, so grab a cab home or arrange for a designated driver before you head out.

Z To prevent falls this winter: slow down, wear shoes with traction, and give a helping hand to anyone who needs help navigating a slippery sidewalk or parking lot.

Y If you’re hosting a party, ensure the food you serve to your guests has been properly prepared, cooked and stored to avoid food poisoning.

X Take your time opening gifts and packages. Carelessly using sharp tools can lead to serious cuts and gashes.

MN Keep an eye out for elderly neighbours and family, ensuring their home is warm and that they have adequate food and medications over the holiday season. Be sure to check in on them regularly.

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Aerators are also a popular stocking stuffer, she says.

“Instead of decanting the wine for a couple of hours, you can use an aerator and your wine is ready to drink right away.”

For those people who only want to have a glass of wine in the evening, a wine pump is a handy idea, she says. These gadgets remove most of the air from the bottle, preserving the wine for longer. Ice wine chocolates can also be a special treat for the holiday, she says.

Flashlights, multitools and small screwdrivers are all popular stocking stuffers, says Diana Diaz, manager of Pearson’s Home Hardware.

“These things are all great because they’re small, handy and cheap,” she says.

Extendable back scratchers, available in a variety of sizes and colours, have also been surprisingly popular, she says.

For those who are still stuck for ideas, try a spa gift certificate or bubble bath for those on your list who like to relax, and mini-bottles of whiskey, golf tees or a tool key ring for the more active on your list.

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eing single for the holidays can strike fear in many people’s hearts, but there is no need to panic. The following are some tips for singles for the holidays.

Attitude is key. Don’t let the holidays get you down. Your life is full of possibilities and every day can be an adventure. Don’t give up hope.

Instead of passing on holiday parties and events because you don’t have a date, go by yourself with no expectations of meeting anyone specific. You may have a pleasant surprise. Be open and positive, and don’t forget your welcome mat: your smile.

Plan your own festive potluck meal, tree trimming party, sledding trip or holiday event. Invite as many singles as you can.

Chances are they will love to join in.

Network for your social life at events (just like you do for business). Talk to everyone, including couples. They may have a friend or family member that is perfect for you. It never hurts to put it out there.

Enjoy being in the moment.

Avoid unrealistic expectations from others, yourself and from the holidays themselves. This will defeat all the positive feelings and experiences you do have.

Don’t overbook or overstay with relatives or friends. Sometimes a shorter stay works best and allows you energy and space to get back

to your own home and decompress.

Volunteer at local shelters, nursing homes or non-profit groups. Feeling useful and appreciated will provide a great boost to your holiday spirits. If you are thinking about and helping others you won’t have time to worry about yourself and chances are you will realize how blessed you really are.

Don’t plan to spend the entire holiday season with married family and friends.

Seek out other singles activities, or organize some.

Avoid using food, alcohol or drugs to cope with holiday stress. This doesn’t help and can contribute to feelings of depression, low self-esteem and a greater sense of isolation and despair.

Decorate your home with any and all things that make it feel more festive and fun for you. Even if no one else sees it, if it makes you feel good do it.

Don’t over-do it. Do not make plans out of a sense of obligation. This is also your holiday season. Set your own limits, make good choices and enjoy.

If you are spiritual or religious, consider emphasizing those aspects of the holiday. Go to a concert featuring holiday music or attend a church service (invite another single friend or family member).

Have fun when it presents itself.

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hen residents of the North Shore watch a Christmas movie, they often stick to what they know, says Sushil Nirwal, owner of North Vancouver’s Moviexpress, a video rental store in North Vancouver.

“Often parents have seen the movies as younger kids, and they want their kids to see the same,” he says.

“Home Alone sells out every year.”

However, there are some relatively new movies that are still popular, he adds. Many adults love the slapstick comedy Bad Santa. The Search for Santa Paws is a popular children’s movie because of the cute puppies, he says. “Kids love it and parents like renting it to keep them entertained

through the Christmas period.”

Nirwal’s personal favourites are Love Actually, a popular British movie that follows the relationships of several different couples, and Holiday, a romantic comedy about two women from different countries who swap houses. “They’re entertaining and reasonably intelligent as well,” he says.

Movie rentals and sales are usually slow in the first part of December because people are too busy with Christmas parties or shopping, he says. “But when the third week of December kicks in, that’s when people start getting movies to watch on their break,” he says.

Staff at the North Vancouver Community Arts Council generally agree that the best movies are the th classics. cl “My all-time favourite is the 1960s stop-motion animation Rudolph the an Red-Nosed Reindeer,” Re says Jo Dunlop, exhibition sa co-ordinator at the arts co council. “It stands out from co my childhood. It was just so artsy and different for its time.”

Dunlop also recommends It’s a Wonderful Life, a movie about an angel who shows a man what life would be like without him.

“It’s inspirational,” she says.

As for modern movies, Liza Child, arts programs and communications coordinator at the arts council, enjoyed Frozen, Disney’s latest snow-centred movie.

“It’s a very beautiful story, and it has a nice message towards family and true love,” she says. “From a visual perspective I thought it was really well done.”

Here is a shortlist of other popular family holiday films: A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965): Charlie Brown struggles with the commercialization and materialism of Christmas while directing a school play.

How the Grinch stole Christmas (1966, 2000): The town of Whoville almost loses their Christmas in this Dr. Seuss classic.

Miracle on 34th Street (1947, 1994): A lastminute replacement for a department store Santa Claus finds himself in court as he tries to prove he’s the

real father of Christmas.

The Snowman (1982): A snowman comes to life and takes his creator, a young boy, on the trip of a lifetime to the North Pole. It’s a wordless Christmas special.

A Christmas Story (1983): The amusing story of a young boy who only wants a BB gun for Christmas.

A Chipmunk Christmas (1981): The chipmunks scramble to get a harmonica in time for a performance at Carnegie Hall after Alvin charitably gave his away.

The Santa Clause (1994): Tim Allen finds himself filling big footsteps when he has to take over for Santa Claus after accidentally killing him.

The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992): A muppet adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic.

Elf (2003): In this entertaining comedy, a human who was raised by elves returns to New York in search of his birth father.

Polar Express (2004): A young boy boards a special train that’s bound for the North Pole on Christmas Eve.

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Learning German on the North Shore JEREMY SHEPHERD jshepherd@nsnews.com

For nearly 40 years, one organization has done its best to keep the German language alive on the North Shore.

German School North Shore offers classes for kindergarten-aged children hoping to learn a new language, older kids trying to improve their German, and high school students looking to earn a few extra credits.

Christine Colbow has served as the school’s principal for nearly 30 years. However, she says there are still misconceptions about the program.

“It’s not just for German-speaking students. It is for anyone who wants to learn German,” she says.

Classes take place

every Thursday evening.

The school offers one course for four and five year olds, another for children between six and 10, a course for high school students, as well as sessions for older beginners.

German is spoken in Switzerland, Austria, Luxembourg, and in part because of the far reach of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the language is also common in Romania, Italy and Denmark. For young people preparing to travel, the classes can be indispensable, according to Colbow.

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Others, however, seek out something different and maybe more challenging.

This season, Cypress has developed a program specifically for more advanced skiers and snowboarders who have been taking lessons or have been riding around the mountains and want to get a more whole mountain experience by venturing off the trails, through some trees, and over some moguls and bumps under the wing of experienced instructors.

Sky Riders camp is a multi-day program geared toward skiers and snowboarders ages eight-16. Kids are divided into two groups, one for kids ages eight-12, and one for kids ages 13-16.

Lili Kolaric, snow school manager at Cypress, explains that the program is suited for those young skiers and snowboarders who have experience on the mountain, have maybe taken some lessons, and are ready to take it to the next level.Those interested in the program should be fairly comfortable on blue runs and on some of the easier black runs.

“It’s not like a structured lesson where there’s a certain curriculum that you’re following, it’s very much geared toward what each of the kids’ ability levels are and what their goals are for the program,” says Kolaric.

She says the Sky Riders program helps kids develop more skills, and improve balance, agility, self-confidence and their technical skills so their skiing or snowboarding is improved.

And it’s also about “just getting a lot of mileage on the snow,” says Kolaric. It also provides an opportunity for young snow athletes to gain something necessary to improve their skills: “Practice, practice, practice.”

Last year was the first year of the program and about 30 kids participated.The program is expected to attract more kids this season.

“There are some kids who are much more comfortable staying on the groomed runs and there are some kids that really want to get out and try different things,” says Kolaric, adding instructors know the runs and they know the best learning areas to start off navigating through treed runs.

Once kids get more advanced, they generally go to a club level with more competitive programs. Sky Riders is “sort of in between the regular snow school lessons before you get into the more competitive end,” explains Kolaric.

The first session of the camp is scheduled to run during Christmas break starting on Dec. 26 for four days. It will then run for eight weeks on Saturdays or Sundays starting the first week of January.Visit cypressmountain.com for details.

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German has become increasingly Anglicized, explains Colbow, making the language increasingly easy to learn for North American English speakers.

“If you saw German written you would be able to pick up a lot . . . because it also has become very Americanized,” she says.

During her interview with the North ShoreNews, Colbow takes a moment to teach a language lesson.

“You learn the basic sounds, like ‘au’ is always

‘ow,’” she says. “H-a-u-s, house, m-a-u-s, mouse.”

Young children tend to pick up the language quite quickly, says Colbow. “We can teach children to read and write within a month” The Thursday night classes tend to be high-energy and full of activities, says Colbow.

“Because they’ve been in school all day anyway, we really have to work hard to keep their attention span and make it fun,” she says.

The teachers tend to oversee interactive classes that get the kids off their chairs.

“There are far more games, far more movement in the classroom. It’s no

longer just sitting at the desk,” she says.

Besides language skills, the courses also offer pieces of culture and history, such as the origins of Santa Claus.

For children who just want to see what the courses are like, Colbow is happy to offer a few complimentary classes.

“I’ll take anyone that wants to learn, and I don’t make people pay right away. They really have to see whether they can fit in and whether they enjoy it or not . . . then they can still decide,” she says.

In some cases, a child is in French immersion, learning to play the piano, and earning Scout badges

and adding one more activity just isn’t a good fit, according to Colbow.

Students from the German School North Shore have gone on to become physicists, lawyers, mayors, and financial columnists, according to Colbow.

The school year lasts from September to May and includes a Christmas party and an Oktoberfest celebration. Students can register at any time.

Learning a second language increases cultural tolerance while boosting the IQ, according to Colbow, who invites anyone interested in broadening their mind to give the school a try.

Wednesday, December 18, 2013 - North Shore News - A31

PARENTING

High school French essay contest awards up to $12K

High school students on the North Shore who speak French could win up to $12,000 in scholarship money.

French for the Future’s ninth annual National Essay Contest is open to Canadian students in grades 10 to 12.

The contest awards a grand total of $215,000 in scholarships, giving winners the chance to pursue a post-secondary education partially or completely in French.

To enter, students must submit a 750-word essay in French on the following theme: “What defines passion, and how can it have an impact on your life?”

The scholarships, valued between $1,000 to $12,000 each, are offered in partnership with eight post-secondary

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Participating students will also be entered into a draw to win a 32 GB iPad Mini.

Essays must be submitted through French for the Future’s website by midnight on Friday, Dec. 20. For more information or to read the contest rules, visit french-future. org.

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PARENTING

Survival tips for a merry Christmas Christmas is looming, your to-do list is haunting you and the kids are driving you nuts.

There are the perennial questions. How many sleeps until Christmas?

Are you sure Santa knows where we live? Where are Grandma and Grandpa going to sleep when they come to visit?

Christmas Day itself requires thought and planning, which isn’t to say it will be totally calm and scheduled but doing some thinking ahead is certainly helpful. Count on some chaos. After all, it’s one day a year, it’s pretty exciting and it’s fun.

Let the fun happen.

Create some scheduling designed to calm overexcited youngsters.

You may need to talk to them about when they’re actually allowed to get out of bed and start the day.

Ask them to come to see you when they awaken and check to see if it’s really morning yet. If they can tell time, make sure they know what time they’re allowed to get up.

It’s amazing that kids you simply can’t get out of bed on school mornings will see 5 a.m. as a perfectly acceptable time to start the day on Dec. 25.

Once you have declared that it is now morning and they can get out of bed, have a plan. Maybe they can open their stockings right away. And in the

Kathy Lynn

Parenting Today bottom of that stocking will be a mandarin orange so you know the first thing they eat will actually be good for them.

It’s a good idea to have breakfast before opening all the gifts. Make it a simple but nutritious meal.

You want to ensure that they have some good food inside them before the candy and cookies make an appearance.

Gift opening requires a system or things will be broken or lost. Have a child (the youngest?) be responsible for handing out gifts and they are delivered one at a time.

That way you can all

watch and you can make notes about who sent what to your children. Now it may still get somewhat chaotic but you have some measure of control over the process.

Cleanup should involve the whole family. Decide whether to fold and reuse paper and ribbon or get big garbage bags or however you wish to handle it. But use the energy of the kids to have them help out with this task.

Getting outside for some exercise is a wonderful idea.

The gifts are open, breakfast is over and it’s too early to cook the turkey or the turkey is doing just fine in the oven on its own for awhile. So head to the park or go for a walk on the beach.

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learned that the Vancouver Aquarium is open on Christmas Day it was an exciting discovery indeed.

After all, the animals need to be fed so staff open the doors to the public.

It’s a fun place to be on Christmas Day. Most kids lose it if they are tired.

For kids who nap, make naptime a priority. Have them settle down to sleep at their regular time and for older kids, a quiet rest is a great idea. It just creates a short break from the excitement and allows everyone to catch his or her breath.

Of course, this also means that you can take a short break.

If you are hosting friends and family for dinner, give the kids some responsibility as hosts.

They may help prepare food, be in charge of answering the door or they can make fancy name tags for each place setting.

If you are going out, remind the kids about your expectations for their behaviour.

Also remind them who will be present, how they are connected and what the kids should call them.

Are they aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. or on a first name basis?

Plan, play and enjoy.

Merry Christmas.

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Chris Dagenais

The Dish

ROMANCING THE STOVE Angela Shellard presents recipes for Boxing Day brunch. page 36

Several years ago, my friend Matt would have been an unlikely candidate to accompany me on a restaurant review.

The most fitness-minded guy I know, Matt once had a purely functional relationship with food; it was the fuel that kept him going and it needn’t have been fussy or fancy to do the job. I confess, I have on more than one occasion wished I shared a similar outlook.

Why do my passions lean so strongly towards the indulgent, sensory space of food and wine? Could they not be channelled into more practical applications like, say, triathlons? Surely if I applied the same level of commitment to fitness that I do to dining, I’d be a contender for an Ironman title, no?

For me, routine physical activity (I cycle regularly) is the penance I pay in order to continue my relentless pursuit of the perfect meal.

Matt is still an exceptionally fit guy; health is a matter of personal and professional pride for him. However, he also met and married a wonderful woman who comes from an Italian heritage in which food and drink is revered. Her infectious, unrelenting lust for life has awakened in Matt, among other things, a new appreciation for great food. He now approaches

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It made perfect sense, then, that he should accompany me on my recent visit to Gianni’s Italian Restaurant, the new addition to Central Lonsdale’s dining scene that boasts thoughtfully crafted, Umbrian-influenced cuisine.

On the night of our visit, the arctic cold snap that had gripped Greater Vancouver for days had finally broken, giving way to the more familiar December phenomenon of low-hanging clouds and obnoxiously persistent rain.Walking into Gianni’s, which occupies a large footprint in the old Persepolis space on West 13th Street, the contrast with the dreary evening could not have been more stark. Gianni’s is a warm

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Romancing the Stove Once the big day is over, a nice way to relax with family and friends is to host a Boxing Day brunch (especially if you weren’t elected to cook Christmas dinner this year).

Tell everyone to wear their comfy clothes (think stretchy pants) and join you for a delicious buffet of easy-to-make dishes that won’t trap you in the kitchen for hours. I’d suggest adding some savoury grilled sausages and/or crisp bacon to the menu along with a platter of fresh fruit (even just a bowl of clementines) and, of course, lots of really good coffee.

Orange J Shake 12 ounces freshly squeezed orange juice (or any 100 per cent pure orange juice,

preferably with some pulp) 12 ounces ice-cold water 6 ounces simple syrup (see instructions below) 2 cups crushed ice 2 heaped teaspoons vanilla instant pudding powder

12 eggs 2Tbsp light cream Freshly ground black pepper to taste Salsa and sour cream to serve with casserole (optional)

To make simple syrup, bring three-quarters of a cup of water to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in 1½ cups of granulated sugar. Lower heat and stir until sugar has completely dissolved. Allow to cool completely and store in refrigerator. (This makes more than you’ll need for this recipe but it keeps for a long time). Combine all recipe ingredients in a blender and process on high until ice is completely incorporated. Makes six servings.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Generously grease the bottom and sides of a 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish with butter. In a large sauté pan heat the two teaspoons each of butter and olive oil over medium-high heat; add the asparagus and sauté for four to five minutes, until just barely tender.

With a slotted spoon remove asparagus from skillet and spread in an even layer in the bottom of the baking dish. Add the mushrooms to the skillet (use a bit more oil if needed); sauté until golden brown and all liquid has evaporated, about five to seven minutes.With a slotted spoon, transfer cooked mushrooms to a baking dish, spreading them evenly over the asparagus. Distribute the goat cheese evenly over the mushrooms.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream and black pepper until thoroughly mixed. Pour egg mixture gently and evenly over the vegetables and cheese in the baking dish.

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or

Asparagus, Mushroom and Goat Cheese Breakfast Casserole 1 lb fresh asparagus, ends trimmed, cut into one-inch pieces 1 lb fresh mushrooms (preferably brown crimini), wiped clean and sliced 2 tsp butter, plus extra for greasing pan 2 tsp olive oil 6 oz goat cheese (the type that comes in a log), cut into very thin slices or crumbled

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Main course features flavourful key ingredients From page 35

service unit these days, and one that reveals a sound understanding of traditional fine dining standards) all worked in tandem to ensure that we were never left wanting.

For his first course, Matt ordered beef carpaccio.The beef was sliced paper thin and served with a subtle mustard dressing, shaved parmesan and capers.Too often, carpaccio, which is usually prepared well in advance of meal service, is plated and put into the refrigerator until ordered, at which point the chilly plate is removed from the fridge and brought straight to the diner.The result can be an unremarkable

dish the flavours of which remain restrained by the cold temperature. Not so with Gianni’s version, which was served just slightly below room temperature and exhibited a melt-in-your mouth, buttery texture and toothsome sirloin flavour.

My appetizer was a tasty dish of flash-fried calamari and savoury Italian sausage, accompanied by a small arugula salad.The nicely spiced sausage offered a great textural contrast to the squid, while the fresh rocket provided a welcome, peppery brightness.

Keen to try more of the menu, Matt and I split an order of squash cappelletti with prawns in rosé sauce as a second appetizer.The housemade pasta sachets

were bursting with rich winter squash filling.The accompanying prawns (five enormous, impossibly succulent specimens) were nicely enhanced by the simple tomato cream.

Gianni Picchi, the restaurant’s chef, has a commendable talent for allowing the flavours of key ingredients to shine through, not bogging dishes down with extraneous or heavyhanded components.

For a main course I tried the Fegato Alla Veneziana, a hearty fillet of calf’s liver pan-seared with balsamic caramelized onions.The liver was beautifully cooked, its exterior seared to a golden brown, its interior still tender and moist.

Muffins made with apple and cranberry From page 36

stir until just combined.

Gently stir in the apples and cranberries. Spoon the batter into muffin cups and sprinkle some turbinado sugar over each one. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre of a muffin comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached. Cool muffins in

Matt chose for his main the Saltimbocca Alla Romana, two generous fillets of veal wrapped with salty, crisped prosciutto and fresh sage, served with seasonal vegetables and pont-neuf style potatoes.The dish was simply delicious, striking a wonderful balance between the reserved, subtle flavour of the veal and the earthy flavours of the sage and prosciutto.We paired the mains with a bottle of Ilary Cordin Valpolicella Superiore, a mediumbodied red made up mostly of Corvina, a fruit-forward grape with food-friendly acidity. Our meal, before taxes and gratuity, was $127.

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Smith taking his NHL shot NorthVan journeyman finds home in Toronto

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North Vancouver’s Trevor Smith, with a history of six points in 24 NHL games played with three different teams from the 2008-09 season to 2012-13, knows very well the mantra repeated by athletes on the fringes of any pro sport.

When he was called up from the AHL’s Toronto Marlies in early October of this year after the Toronto Maple Leafs were hit by injuries and suspensions to a number of their forwards, Smith said it once more: This is the last time I’m ever getting called up. This time, I stick.

“You say that every time you get called up,” Smith confirmed with a laugh when the North Shore News caught up with him by phone last week in Toronto. This time, however, he may be right.

It’s now more than two months later and he’s still with the Leafs. He’s been making quite an impression too with nine points in 23 games, including a couple of huge game-winning goals. Maybe, just maybe, this is the last time he’ll ever get called up. Maybe he’s in the big show for good. But as sure as Smith knows the drill when it comes to getting called up, he also knows not to look too far ahead, to never forget that there are no guarantees.

“There never are in this business,” he said, chuckling again. Whether or not he does stick with the Leafs for good, he certainly has made the most of his time there.

Here are the best bits: ■ Oct. 8, Colorado 2 Toronto 1: In his first game as a Leaf, Smith played less than six minutes and the Buds lost, but the North Van Minor alum got his first taste of playing at home for a Canadian NHL team.

“It was surreal coming out of the tunnel. It was a home game so the fans

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■ Oct. 15, Minnesota 1 Toronto 4: Second game, much better result. Still playing less than six minutes, Smith made the most of his ice time, taking a pass from fellow North Shore guy Morgan Rielly, a rookie defenceman, and popping in what turned out to be the game-

winning goal.

“The goalie kind of came out a bit and I just tried to go five-hole and it just squeaked through and rolled in. I saw it go in and that was awesome too, it was a big goal for the team,” he said, adding that it was nice to make a “West Coast Connection” with Rielly on the goal.

“I think he’s got huge upside to him, he’s got a lot of potential,” Smith said

of the 19-year-old West Vancouver product. “He’s a great player, he skates very well and he sees the ice very well. He’s got a great future ahead of him and the Leafs are lucky to have him.”

■ Nov. 19, NY Islanders 2 Toronto 5: Smith scored just 22 seconds into the game and added two assists while seeing more than 16 minutes of ice time against the team that gave him his

first shot in the NHL. “Man, a lot of good feeling around this year so far,” Smith said when reminded of that performance against the Islanders. “That felt great.

The goal that first shift, Lupul made a great pass and it was pretty much a bang-bang play. Those couple of assists were just giving the puck to the See Leaf page 42

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■ Dec. 5, Dallas 2 Toronto 3 (OT): The big one, an overtime winner in front of the Maple Leaf crazies after seeing nearly 20 minutes of ice time.

“That’s one I’ll never forget for sure,” he said.

“It was kind of toward the end of OT, the puck went up along the wall and I just went to the front of the net. The boys made a nice play to get it to the net and I just tried to make a play on it, tipped ‘er in. We were on a losing streak so it was awesome to get the win. After I scored I kind of skated out to the crowd, it was rockin’. Great feeling.”

With that moment Smith seemingly stamped his name on the NHL season, leaving a mark that will forever say ‘I was here.’ It was quite the turn in a path that has sometimes seemed endless for the 28-year-old who as a kid prepared for the NHL by running up and down a short set of stairs behind the Harry Jerome recreation centre over and over again.

“That was a lot of hours on those stairs,” he said.

“It’s fun looking back now — not at the time.”

Though his legs were strong it was his overall size, or lack thereof, that helped keep him from getting drafted into the WHL or NHL. Smith instead went to the University of New Hampshire where he put up 63 points in 78 games over two seasons, finally drawing a little interest from pro scouts.

The Islanders took a shot and signed him to a pro contract but through stints in New York, Tampa Bay and Pittsburgh Smith never managed to stick in the big league. Finally, though, the ice time has come in Toronto and so has the scoring.

“It’s kind of a different path from the usual guy making it to the NHL,” said Smith. “It’s been a long path — I was never the biggest guy growing up for those draft years in the CHL and the NHL draft. I was just under the radar a bit, trying to play and work my way up as best I could, working hard and trying to take advantage of any opportunity I could.”

The path has led Smith to the centre of the hockey universe now, a town so

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“Everyone knows what’s going on with the Leafs — whether you’re playing well, when you’re not playing well, how you’re doing individually, your stats,” he said. “Leaf fans are awesome. When they’re cheering for you, they’re great. . . . It’s a great atmosphere to play in when you get some momentum going in the building.You get the fans with the ‘Go Leafs Go’ chant and they’re rocking.”

Smith said he hasn’t changed much in his game aside from adding a little burst to his first step on the ice.

“I’m just trying to play the way I do, moving pucks quick, shoot the puck as fast as I can and create opportunities,” he said.

“First I’m trying to be good defensively, make sure I don’t get scored on. And just be a disher, try to get the pucks out to the wings and let those guys do their thing, support them and try

to chip in wherever I can.”

The good vibes don’t end once Smith leaves the rink. He and his wife Meghan, whom he met while playing for New Hampshire, are expecting their first child, a daughter due in early January.

“You should see my house right now,” he said.

“I’m looking around at pink chairs and teddy bears and rockers and car seats and strollers. It’s ridiculous.

They had a baby shower last night with the Leaf wives . . . we got a lot of stuff.”

So life is good for Trevor Smith, almost perfect.

Almost. His ice time has gone down the past couple of games, from in the high teens and low 20s a couple of weeks ago to just 4:35 in a 7-3 blowout win over Chicago Saturday night.

Could he be sent back down again despite his strong showing? Of course he could, but it sounds like he’s at peace with that.

He’s seen enough ups and downs in his career already that one more down won’t

stop him from chasing the next up.

“What’s kept me going?

Love of the game, man,” he said. “What a treat it is I get to wake up and go to practise or play a game and not have to do anything else. . . . Some years are tougher than others with trades or injuries and that stuff but I’ve been fortunate to win a championship in the American Hockey League and been on some really good teams and made a lot of great friendships along the way, including my wife.

I’m pretty happy to be playing hockey for a living.”

Smith could seemingly package up his story and take it on the road as a motivational speaker.

“Keep working hard every day and things will pay off,” he said when asked what message he could deliver to a class of Grade 6 hopefuls. “It might not happen at the start but if you stick to what you love and what you want to do, things have a funny way of working out.”

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