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Approval pending on Argyle rebuild School trustees hopeful of province’s go-ahead by 2015

JANE SEYD jseyd@nsnews.com

The North Vancouver School District is one step closer to approval of its $49-million replacement of Argyle secondary.

But the long-awaited

project still has some crucial hurdles to leap before it gets on to the drawing board.

School trustees were recently relieved to get word that the North Vancouver school district won’t be asked to cough up millions more dollars as a

result of a provincial policy change.

Administrators and trustees had been concerned after the province announced in the spring that all school districts running a surplus would have to contribute up to half of the cost of new capital projects.

In May, the school board wrote to the minister of finance, voicing serious concerns about the

new policy.

In September, the school district finally got word that any seismic capital project already approved would not be subject to the extra-cash policy.

That’s one big worry off the table, said Franci Stratton, chair of the North Vancouver board of education.

But the local school district is still waiting for the province to give final

approval to the project.

Part of that hinges on the ministry of education being satisfied the school district has a plan to fund the difference between a $40-million seismic upgrade and the $48.9million cost of a complete rebuild.

“I’m hoping we’re getting close to showing the ministry we can support a replacement school,” said Stratton.

The school district is counting on cash from several land sales of former school properties in North Vancouver to provide about $9 million needed for the project to go ahead.

This summer, the shuttered Keith Lynn alternative school site became the latest land sale after the school district sold the property to the District See New page 5

Suspect charged in Craigslist robbery BRENT RICHTER brichter@nsnews.com

A North Vancouver man is facing charges after he allegedly used a Craigslist ad as bait to lure a robbery victim.

According to North Vancouver RCMP, a New Westminster man responded to an ad on the classifieds website offering a MacBook computer for $600. The victim and the accused arranged a meetup via text messages to complete the sale on Friday evening.

When the New West man arrived at the agreed Edgemont area street corner around 8 p.m., the suspect produced a handgun and robbed the victim of $675 cash he was carrying, police say.

The victim reported the See Suspect page 5

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New trial for savage beating case

Man convicted in bloody assault in N.Van wins appeal, out on bail pending trial JANE SEYD jseyd@nsnews.com

The B.C. Court of Appeal has overturned an aggravated assault conviction and ordered a new trial in the case of a man found guilty of a violent beating tied to a marijuana grow-op on the North Shore.

Paul Defaveri, 52, was found guilty in September

2012 of violently beating 68-year-old Ron Perry in a rented home in North Vancouver, leaving Perry with permanent injuries.

“He was savagely beaten, bound, blindfolded and robbed. His eyes were gouged. His blood was spread on the walls of the living room and the adjacent hallway,” wrote Justice Peter Lowry of the B.C. Court of Appeal in

summarizing the case.

Lowry wrote that both sides agreed Perry went to the house on Philip Avenue to meet with Defaveri and his girlfriend. Perry believed the couple was running a grow-op out of the basement on behalf of a crime boss and was hoping Defaveri and his girlfriend could provide an introduction.

During the trial, Perry described in horrific detail how he was hit on the head from behind with a hammer and had his eyes gouged with someone’s fingers.

Perry never saw who attacked him.

Following the attack, he was bound with zap straps before being stuffed in a vehicle and driven to Vancouver, where he was found by a passerby. As a result of the attack, Perry lost one eye and has limited vision in the other.

Defaveri and a second man, Robin Pryce, who were both living in the home at the time, were both charged in the case, which rested on largely circumstantial evidence.

Following a trial in North Vancouver provincial court, Judge Steven Merrick found Pryce not guilty, saying there was not

enough evidence to prove beyond a reasonable doubt he was involved in the attack.

In convicting Defaveri, Merrick pointed to the fact Defaveri was home when the assault started and to his fingerprint, which was found in Perry’s blood on a door inside the house.

In weighing Perry’s testimony, the original trial judge considered that Perry “has an extensive criminal record and admitted to having lied under oath,” wrote the appeal court justice. In delivering his verdict, the judge said he accepted some of Perry’s

testimony and not other parts, but didn’t go into detail.

Defaveri’s defence lawyer Paul McMurray argued the trial judge had not properly considered the circumstantial evidence in the case.

In ordering a new trial, the appeal court justices agreed the verdict was unclear concerning which parts of Perry’s testimony the judge accepted and which he rejected.

A date for a new trial has not yet been set.

Defaveri has been released on bail pending the new trial.

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N. Van lawyer faces sanctions JEREMY SHEPHERD jshepherd@nsnews.com

After approximately 40 years in practice and 10,000 files handled, a North Vancouver lawyer was found guilty of professional misconduct earlier this year.

Ronald Perrick’s reprimand followed his handling of the case of a friend’s wife.

Perrick’s client, who was not named in court documents, retained the experienced lawyer after she was rear-ended in a collision that resulted in the air bag deploying. She suffered from back and neck pain necessitating time off work, massage treatment, physiotherapy, and pain medication.

Perrick advised the client on a previous negotiation with ICBC, in which she ultimately collected $10,000 after the crown corporation made an initial offer of $3,500.

Satisfied with Perrick’s work, she retained him again in the fall of 2003.

The client received her money in 2011.

“In the panel’s view, this is a very long time for a very simple case,” stated Law Society panel chair David Mossop in his judgment.

ICBC’s first offer was $25,000.

“The respondent had done nothing to increase the amount,” Mossop noted.

There is “no evidence” Perrick obtained a medical opinion or spoke to his client’s family doctor,

according to the judgment.

Instead, Perrick relied on a specialist doctor paid for

by ICBC. “This panel finds it a marked departure for a lawyer to recommend a settlement when he had not reviewed the medical records of the family doctor.”

Perrick’s fee for his handling of the case was $3,866.

However, his client had the fee reviewed under the Legal Profession Act by a master of the BC Supreme Court.

The master chopped the fee to $500.

While the writ was filed March 31, 2004, Perrick didn’t file the statement of claim until July 8, 2005.

Counsel on the other side was “constantly asking” Perrick to file and serve a statement of claim, according to the judgment.

Besides failing to provide copies of the application to his client, Perrick also neglected to explain the chances of her claims being dismissed by the court.

He failed to reply promptly — and in some cases failed to reply at all — to eight letters relating to his client’s case.

Ultimately, Perrick didn’t serve his client in a conscientious, diligent and efficient manner, according to the judgment.

Possible sanctions for a lawyer who has committed a discipline violation include a reprimand, fine, suspension and disbarment.

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CapU gets polling stations N.Van City and District to set up advance polls on campus

BRENT RICHTER brichter@nsnews.com

Aiming to boost voter turnout in one of the demographics least likely to cast a ballot, the City and District of North Vancouver are giving Capilano University students easier access to advanced voting before the Nov. 15 municipal election.

City of North Vancouver council voted last Monday to open an advanced polling station at the Capilano Students’ Union library lounge,Thursday Nov. 6

from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Mayor Darrell Mussatto brought the motion to council at the request of the Capilano Students’ Union president Brittany Barnes.

The CSU is also taking a step further and organizing roundtable discussions for students to discuss municipal issues that affect them, namely transit and housing.

The CSU is also planning to host two all-candidates meetings on campus.

The simultaneous city and district meetings take place Tuesday Nov. 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. with

city candidates meetings in the library lounge and district candidates in the adjacent First Nations gathering space.

“All of this will lead up to them not just voting but making an informed vote on the sixth,” Barnes said.

Barnes’ lobbying won unanimous support and praise from city council members.

The trend of slipping youth engagement and turnout is troubling, Coun.

Pam Bookham said, before throwing her support behind the motion. “I know as soon as I was of age to vote, I voted and felt very proud to be able to do so.That doesn’t seem to be the case and we’re very concerned

about the lack of political engagement by young voters.This is a wonderful initiative,” she said.

But the blame shouldn’t fall with the disengaged youth, argued Coun. Craig Keating, paraphrasing a lesson he picked up from a recent lecture by one of President Barack Obama’s campaign managers. “The most important thing he said is you have to go where people are if you want politics to work. I don’t think youth is broken because they don’t engage in politics.

I think politics is broken because we don’t find out where they are and we need to do a better job.Your encouragement on this is fantastic,” he said to Barnes.

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Final sales agreements for other multimilliondollar properties — including deals for the $3.9-million former Monteray school site, $5.1million Ridgeway Annex site and a $2.4-million portion of property at Braemar elementary — are contingent on developers winning approval of their projects from local municipal councils.

The school district must also finish paying back an approximately $6million debt that financed previous rebuild projects of Sutherland secondary in 2007 and Westview elementary in 2009.

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Realistically, however,

with 18 to 24 months required to complete a design and a further two years for construction, a new school is at least four years away — after the province approves it.

Earlier this year, school trustee Barry Forward voiced frustration about delays in getting the project off the ground.

“Someone entering Grade 8 (this year) will never see a new school,” he said in July.

Forward added that since earthquake risk is one of the compelling reasons for the new school, every delay means “another year we’re putting (students) in a substandard facility.”

“Any capital project . . . does take a long period of time,” Stratton acknowledged. “We’re working really hard to get that project agreement.”

Suspect arrested, imitation handgun seized From page 1 robbery shortly after and police arrested the suspect later in the evening.

“Through some pretty creative, prompt investigative work, this 19-

year-old North Vancouver guy is arrested,” said Cpl. Richard De Jong, North Vancouver RCMP spokesman.

In their search, police recovered drugs and an imitation handgun, De

Jong added.

Nathan Bath is now facing one count of robbery and one count of possession of a controlled substance. Bath is due in court on Oct. 29.

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eet the new bosses, same as the old bosses.

District of West Vancouver Mayor Michael Smith and District of North Vancouver Mayor Richard Walton will both wear the chain of office for another four years after no one in either community stepped up to challenge them.

Perhaps everyone is just that satisfied with their mayors’ work and no one feels the need to contest Smith or Walton.

Perhaps they have detractors but no one felt they could beat them at the polls. Or maybe they’re just the only two people who actually want the job of mayor, which would be a shame. A healthy election race is good for democracy as a whole and a mayoral race draws more people to the polling booth than a council race alone.

When Smith ran unopposed in 2011,

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only 23.7 per cent of eligible West Vancouver voters cast a ballot, falling from 32.5 per cent in 2008 when there were four mayoral contenders. Voter turnout in the two North Vancouvers in 2011 actually went up (although it was still abysmally low.)

This being the case, we have a challenge for our two acclaimed mayors: Get out and campaign, not for yourselves but for voter turnout in general. Knock on every door you would have if you were running for your political life, but instead of saying, “Vote for me on Nov. 15,” you can just shorten your message to: “Vote on Nov. 15.”

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District ostracizes Indian Arm residents Dear Editor: After watching the Sept. 29 District of North Vancouver council meeting and the discussion surrounding the Panorama Drive parking issue, I’m compelled to write about Coun. Roger Bassam’s ignorant comments about Indian Arm residents who live outside the district boundary.

His comments leave me to believe Coun. Bassam thinks residents who live in Belcarra and Metro Vancouver are free-loading, lazy and only looking for a convenient way to “access our paradise.” I can tell you, living up Indian Arm full time is dangerous and nothing short of hard work.We go home no matter the weather, seas or time of day.We don’t just go home when it’s sunny and calm to drink cocktails on our patio, laughing about how we get away with free parking.

We go home to chop wood, fix docks, maintain boats, collect

water etc. As I said in my address to council during last Monday’s meeting, we have explored all options and the only option we have is Panorama Drive.This isn’t about avoiding “the long way” home, this is about safe and feasible access to our home and community.

For Coun. Bassam to suggest this is a case of buyer beware is also ignorant.When my family moved up Indian Arm in 1987 we couldn’t foresee this becoming a problem 27 years later. No one who lives up the Arm could have anticipated the district would ostracize our community and cut off our access.

Even if we had another access, we’d be forced to move schools, banks, mail, pharmacies, storage units, recreation memberships, libraries, doctors, dentists etc. It’s not government’s problem, according to Coun. Bassam, but

with that also goes the after-tax dollars our families spend annually. Is council really naive to the fact that as members of the North Shore community we’re spending millions of dollars in their district? With an estimate of 35-40 Indian Arm families, with an average of two taxpaying members per household spending approximately $30,000 per year, Indian Arm residents spend about $2.4 million annually. I’d like to know how Deep Cove and North Shore businesses would feel if we took that money and spent it elsewhere.

Now tell me I am a free-loading lazy person who isn’t part of your community and just looking for an easy way to access my paradise. I invite Coun. Bassam to spend a day in the life of an Indian Arm resident.

Kimberley Harburn North Vancouver

Non-stop music airing at bus stops irritates and annoys riders Dear Editor: I am a frequent shopper at Park Royal and also a daily public bus rider.

The new Park Royal South shopping centre offers many exciting opportunities for a more beautiful life.

However, while waiting for the bus, there is music being aired — very audibly!

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I and many other bus riders frequent the Marine Drive south Blue Bus stop to go to work and to other destinations.

Musical entertainment is presented throughout the shopping centre and inside stores. I am free to shop in a store with music or not shop there. But at the bus stop I have no such choice. Actually, the music can even be heard at the northside bus stop on Marine Drive.

Constant traffic noise is rather unavoidable but I find music at the bus stop areas disturbing, annoying and irritating. May I, probably also in the interests of many other bus riders, ask (Park Royal management) to reconsider airing music at the bus stop at Park Royal?

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Industry awaits Mount Polley answers “Through research and extensive environmental monitoring, Imperial strives for improvement of both its own practices and the practices of the mining community. Mount Polley develops a comprehensive environmental monitoring plan on an annual basis.”

— imperialmetals.com So, who wasn’t walking the talk in August when Imperial Metals’ Mount Polley tailings pond breached and allowed millions of cubic metres of mine wastewater and debris to cascade into Hazeltine Creek and on into nearby Quesnel Lake?

Did the breach occur because Imperial paid insufficient attention to earlier engineering cautions and more recent employee warnings? Did provincial government inspections fail to recognize the portent of a May 2014 event at the pond?

The entire provincial mining industry wants the answers due on Jan. 31, when provincially appointed independent experts are expected to release the results of their investigation into the disaster.

Meantime, on Aug. 18, the provincial chief inspector of mines ordered companies to conduct a dam safety inspection of 98 tailings ponds at “60 operating and closed” mines in the province to be carried out by “an independent, qualified, third-party professional engineer not associated with the facility.”

Collaterally damaged by these developments, Pacific Booker Minerals was blindsided by an Aug. 19

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notice from environment minister Mary Polak that she had suspended the environmental assessment of the company’s Morrison Copper/Gold project.The ministry did so “pending outcome of the Independent Expert Engineering Investigation and Review Panel in relation to the tailings dam breach at the Mt. Polley mine.”

Pacific Booker Minerals’ application had been

prepared and signed off

by Harvey McLeod, a professional engineer the Association for Mineral Exploration British Columbia calls a “leader in integrating socioenvironmental responsibility with the engineered aspects of tailings and waste rock.”

Despite that, and regardless of the fact that the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office had concluded the proposal showed no significant adverse effects, Minister of Energy and Mines Bill Bennett said the action was taken because panel findings on the Mount Polley breach might point to the need for design changes before the project could be approved.

Bennett’s reasoning is understandable but the timing could not have been worse because the decision on its muchdelayed application had been

completed and was due out that day. Any additional requirements could have been accommodated during the normal phase of project design.

Or as Booker director and chief operating officer Erik Tornquist told me last week, “EACs (environmental assessment certificates) are conditional certificates that allow a project to move to the next step; companies still need to have project designs approved and permits are still required for every phase of the project.

“Pacific Booker Minerals is not yet an operating company, so it doesn’t have a tailings dam; nor does it have a detailed tailings-dam design, since it has not yet begun the engineering phase of the project.”

According to information received from the ministry of environment, Booker’s “is the only

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assessment suspended pending the outcome of the work undertaken by the Independent Expert Engineering Investigation and Review Panel.”

Before continuing, we should consider some of the facts presented in professional services firm PwC’s 2013 annual report Digging Deep:The mining industry in British Columbia.

In 2013, the industry paid government and government agencies $511 million — equating to around 27 per cent of net earnings and an increase of $7 million over 2012.There were 10,720 people working directly in the industry that year, at an average salary and benefits of $114,600.

Bennett estimated direct

and indirect jobs at over 30,000 and, more recently, the industry’s Aboriginal Mentoring and Training Association announced it had just placed its 1,000th graduate in a well-paid job.

Back to Pacific Booker: The company began the pre-application exploration and testing stage of the environmental assessment process in 2003 and Booker’s formal dance with government ministries began in 2005. Since that time, the music has often been discordant and the government choreography has changed with the winds.

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Craft beer patio floated for Lonsdale Quay

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Thirsty travellers may soon be able to have

more than a “taste” of craft beer when passing through Lonsdale Quay.

City of North Vancouver council has endorsed Green

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Today, the brewery is only allowed to sell takeaway

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bottles and “tasting” sized servings to customers. If the province gives them the goahead to operate as a lounge, staff will be allowed to serve their micro-brews by the bottle or glass in the brewery, which seats 25, or on their patio, which is designed to hold 15 customers.

The city staff report notes there is little potential for noise disturbances as there are no residents who live nearby. As part of the licensing, Green Leaf will partner with food vendors at the quay.

The proposal won unanimous support from council.

“I think this is a great idea. I think it’s an appropriate location for this.

I think Green Leaf Brewing has added quite a bit to Lonsdale Quay Market.

They’ve put up quite a bit of infrastructure and spending in there. I think one of the great limitations is the way in which they can actually serve their customers,” said Coun.

Craig Keating. “I think it would help to create a sense that this is a great area to go to where you could enjoy a beverage in a safe, clean environment.”

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• re-introduce parking and building height regulations within the CD30 (Park Royal North) zone; and • correct a section number referenced in the CD35 (Cypress Place) zone.

Enquiries: All enquiries regarding the proposed Zoning Bylaw amendment may be directed to the West Vancouver Planning Department at municipal hall or by calling 604-925-7055.

Copies of the proposed Zoning Bylaw amendment and other relevant documents that the Council may consider in deciding whether to adopt the bylaw may be inspected from October 2, 2014 to October 20, 2014 at the municipal hall at 750 17th Street, West Vancouver BC on regular business days (Monday to Friday except for statutory holidays) between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Copies may also be inspected at the public hearing.

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All-candidates meetings AN ALL-CANDIDATES’ MEETING for West Vancouver will be hosted

by West Vancouver Citizens for Good Government Wednesday, Oct. 15, 7 p.m. at Kay Meek Centre, 1700 Mathers Ave.,West Vancouver.

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Closer monitoring needed

From page 7

Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, sought the advice of an outside consultant who spent a mere two weeks reviewing Booker’s 17,000-page certificate application before issuing a negative opinion.

When the province refused to issue an environmental assessment certificate for the proposed Morrison mine project, the company launched a B.C. Supreme Court lawsuit on Feb.13, 2013. Reminiscent of more recent court findings in the teachers’ dispute, on Dec. 8, 2013 B.C. Supreme Court Justice

Kenneth Affleck struck down the government’s Sept.

2012 rejection of Booker’s $2-billion proposal saying “the ministers’ decision” to refuse the certificate “failed to comport with the requirements of procedural fairness.”

In other words, the government had failed to deal in good faith; quelle surprise!

We all were devastated by the August Mount Polley tailings pond breach. But the PwC report shows that, much as we deplore the strip-it-and-run mining activities of the 19th and early 20th centuries, we’d be beyond foolish to suggest

that the mining industry just disappear and leave us to our undisturbed environment.

What we should do instead is demand that our governments — free of financial and political bias and conflicts of interest — carry out their responsibilities to establish, monitor and enforce workable industry standards to the nth degree.

If we and they would only do that, the apparently avoidable Mount Polley devastation will mark a turning point to a better future for the mining industry, in British Columbia and around the world. rimco@shaw.ca

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An outdoor patio will complement the summer programs and events the city puts on at Lonsdale Quay, Coun. Linda Buchanan added.

For Coun. Pam Bookham, the upgrade to

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“There’s no question that the Lonsdale Quay is in need of some renewal and there’s nothing like a new business with good energy and young entrepreneurs to kind of kick start some of those other

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“I think there’s tremendous potential at the quay that’s not being realized. I hope this will serve as an impetus to positive change down there,” she said.

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Edgemont eatery The Bakehouse is back JEREMY SHEPHERD jshepherd@nsnews.com

Things are cooking on Edgemont Boulevard following District of North Vancouver council’s near unanimous move Oct. 6 to putThe Bakehouse back in business.

Council previously approved a café on the Edgemont Commons site at Edgemont Boulevard near West Queens Road, but the change from a 10-seat café to a 30-seat restaurant troubled Coun. Doug MacKayDunn.

“I’m concerned that the developer left out some details . . . which might have changed the approval vote,” he said.

Council’s approval of the bigger than advertised restaurant might result in other developers employing backdoor techniques and changing proposals “after the fact,” according to MacKayDunn.

Despite enjoying the Bakehouse’s food and acknowledging a community

benefit, MacKay-Dunn voted against the project.

Rather than worrying about zoning changes after the fact, council should take a broader view around commercial operations and not be so “restrictive and prescriptive,” according to Coun. Roger Bassam.

“Perhaps this is a lesson for us to be a little more open with the zoning,” he said.

Bassam wished the proprietor and customers “many aromatic days” at the restaurant.

While he supported the proposal, Coun. Mike Little suggested the district develop safeguards to stop developers from realizing a “significant economic benefit” by omitting key details from proposal.

“If you don’t want the community impugning the motives of developers, we need to find ways to make sure that there is not a significant financial incentive to falsify a submission,” he said. “I will not go so far as to say that happened here,

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are unsure which businesses will end up occupying their developments, according to Coun. Alan Nixon. “Let’s not impugn the motives of developers, necessarily, for

not having the 100 per cent foresight to be able to predict who all their tenants are going to be,” he said.

While acknowledging the neighbourhood isn’t

“suffering for lack of coffee shops,” Nixon said the demand speaks to the Bakehouse’s loyal customer base.

The restaurant closed its location at 1050 West Queens Road. A note on the restaurant’s website attributed the closure to the municipality’s high property taxes.

Some councillors expressed concern about parking in the neighbourhood, but parking problems in Edgemont are “somewhat overblown and overstated,” according to Nixon. “I have never experienced difficulty finding parking in Edgemont,” he said.

Located on the ground floor of a three-storey development, still under construction, the restaurant is slated to measure 1,325 square feet.The site, which features banking and retail spaces, will provide 46 underground parking stalls.

The restaurant is scheduled to close at 3:30 p.m. on weekdays and 4 p.m. on weekends.

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Ever since I began teaching horticulture I have been mentoring select individuals to become better professionals.

During normal classroom teaching or field training, mentoring is always part of the teaching process, at least for me. Classroom mentoring lasts the duration of the program and it is one level of mentoring. Every once in a while I find a worthy individual who has the aptitude, potential and the passion to design and build beautiful gardens.

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I met one of my protégés, whom we’ll call Frema, when he moved into a house near me. He has since moved away but we are still good friends. I have worked with him on some projects and continue to check in on his work from time to time. During my recent visit to one of Frema’s projects he asked me jokingly to give him a

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“You get a C,” I told him.

“Just a C.” “I thought for sure I would get a B for using artificial turf instead of real grass,” he said.

We laughed partly due to an inside joke.

You see, when I met Frema, he only did lawn mowing, some grass installation and fall cleanup.

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HOME Green Guide From page 14 clothing and shoes.

CAPILANO GARDEN CLUB meets the second Monday of each month (except July and August and June is the AGM) at 7:30 p.m. at Canyon Heights Christian Assembly, 4840 Capilano Rd., North Vancouver. Guest speaker Egan Davis will present Tales from Pink Mountain — Using Alpine Plants in B.C. Gardens, Monday, Oct. 20. New members welcome: $25. Guests: $5.

604-926-2304 CAPILANO FLOWER ARRANGING CLUB meets the second Wednesday of each month (except July and August), 7:30 p.m. at Delbrook Community Centre, 600 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver.They have demonstrations, guest speakers and workshops.

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HOME

Mentees inspire and give hope backed by several long inground planter boxes.The new hedge was installed behind the planters, fencing and existing hedge.The reason for the second hedge, as a new owner of the house, the client was concerned the city would not maintain the hedge or possibly cut it down and he would lose his privacy. In general, most city park departments are too busy to come along and remove hedging unless there is a traffic or pedestrian conflict. And all residents are responsible for maintaining the city boulevard in front of their homes or businesses.

“Did you provide options for the client?” I asked my protégée.

“I explained how we could remove the planters to plant the new hedge, or change the chain link to a taller wood fence and not plant a new hedge,” she said.

“Both good ideas;

however, a phone call or email to the city park department could have determined if the hedge was going to remain or be removed,” I told her.

It’s a good bet that hedge is not slated for removal given its distance from the road, health and contribution to the neighbourhood’s appearance.

For varying reasons, not all mentees remain mentored over the longer haul, which is probably as it should be.

Some do however, and they continue to develop their skill designing and building gardens around our region.

Their personal growth and professional development continues to inspire me, and give me hope for the future of gardens.

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

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Adding a selection of low voltage spot lights, in ground well light and path lights in just the right locations can create a safe, attractive environment for entertaining and relaxing, regardless of available daylight.

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HOME Books

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■ Home Style by City, by Ida Magntorn, Chronicle Books, 154 pages, $29.95.

Every city has its own sense of style.

It manifests itself in how people dress, the way they decorate their homes, the architecture and restaurants all reflect it.

For Ida Magntorn, the secrets of the city can be found in their flea markets.

The little gems that can be discovered there are

perfect to help recreate that city’s style in your own home.

Paris, London, New York, Los Angeles and Copenhagen are the five cities featured.

In each section Magntorn discusses the special something each city has and goes into detail on how to bring some of it with you. She provides a list of the city’s best flea markets and their history.

Colour schemes,

wall art, curtains, and lighting are just some of the topics that illustrate how to achieve their style.

For each city she offers a reading list, a movie list and a playlist, all designed to help you really get into the local scene.

Her insights combine with the colour photographs that fill the pages to complete a very different approach to home style.

—Terry Peters

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Offered by the North Shore Recycling Program on behalf of all three North Shore municipalities. 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 DONATE SURPLUS HARVEST The North Shore Recycling program encourages gardeners to

donate surplus harvest to local food banks and shelters. No donation is too small and donations are accepted year round.

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EDIBLE GARDEN PROJECT VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION NIGHT takes place the second Monday of every month at 6 p.m. Learn about the projects the Edible Garden Project is running and how to get involved. Location will be provided upon registration. volunteer@ ediblegardenproject.com ediblegardenproject.com 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. Explore your own backyard with Joseph Lin. 604-327-8693 greenclub.bc.ca Compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email information for your non-profit, by donation or nominal fee event to listings@nsnews.com.To post online, go to nsnews.com.

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Barb Lunter

Home Ideas

Once in awhile I come across a product that I think is very clever.

You may have seen these 30 x 30 centimetre chalkboard mats in and around craft stores but did you know how adaptable they could be?

These chalkboard mats are extremely versatile and with a quick wipe of a chalkboard brush or damp cloth they are ready to use for another purpose.

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The result is a very pretty table setting. At the end of the evening, simply erase the guest’s name and store them away for the next dinner party.

Memo board These chalkboard mats may be cut to any custom size you desire to fit inside the door of your kitchen or office cupboard. Using a pair of sharp scissors, cut

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Gift wrap If you are planning to wrap a fairly large present, these chalkboard mats work wonderfully for a gift-wrap idea. Wrap your present in a plain, solid wrapping paper. I find either plain white, black or brown works nicely for this idea. Glue the chalkboard mat to the topside of the present and write your recipient’s name on the top with a piece of coloured chalk.

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PARENTING

Helping children cope with divorce Ask most children and they will tell you that divorce sucks. And yet about 40 per cent of Canadian marriages end in divorce.

In the early 1970s when divorce rates started to climb as a result of the new divorce laws, people believed it wouldn’t be a problem for children. After all, there will be so many

children of divorce that it will simply seem normal and acceptable.

But it’s not the case.The majority of children wish their parents would stay together.They love both parents and no matter that their folks argue a lot, it is their reality of family with everyone together in the same house.

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a fear of separation and often have sleep problems because they worry that the other parent will leave.They can become very whiney and clingy for the same reason.

School-aged children grieve openly with crying and or sighing. On the other hand there are kids who hold in their feelings because they are afraid that if they start crying they will never stop.

The tweens are often angry at whichever parent they blame for the divorce.They also experience a deterioration in peer relationships.This is problematic because this is a time when they need the support of their friends.

Teens are worried about the future.They are concerned about finances, leaving home and leaving a single parent on her own and also about their ability to form a lifelong relationship.

There are some steps parents can take to ease divorce for their children.

It is much easier for the children if the parents can continue to work together to parent the kids, starting with how you present this change in your lives.

If at all possible, both parents should tell the kids together and tell all the kids at the same time.That way they know that both parents agree, that both parents love them and they know that they are getting the same information as their siblings.

Tell the kids when a firm decision has been made, and preferably before you have

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actually separated.

Explain why you are divorcing and present the decision as a solution, not a failure. Let them know that you are sad that this is happening and that it’s OK for them to be sad also.

If at all possible, not only should both parents tell the kids together, you should first determine how to explain the reasons in a rational way. It is important that the kids know that there is a reason and that their parents tried to make the marriage work but for very good reasons it’s best to separate.

It’s very important in this conversation that you make it abundantly clear that the children are in no way to blame. It astonishes parents how often the kids believe that if they had just behaved better this would have never occurred.

Let them know that you both love them and will stay active in their lives.

Present future plans in as much detail as possible and give the kids time and space to ask all their questions, both in this meeting and

they inadvertently are so distracted it is hard to find the energy to continue the tough job of parenting, particularly because the kids may be acting out due to the divorce. But when positive parenting practices continue without a break the kids will do much better.

In combination with that, children need a continuing relationship with each of their parents no matter what the physical custody arrangements.

With a little thought and planning this difficult transition can be made easier for the children and that will also make it easier for you.

Kathy Lynn is a professional speaker and author.Visit parentingtoday.ca for more.

Garden grants available Whole Foods Market and Whole Kids Foundation is now accepting applicants for its school garden grant program.

The garden grant provides $2,000 to an elementary or secondary school, or a non-profit working in partnership with a school, to support a new or already existing school garden.

Until Oct. 31, those interested can apply for a grant and be among the 25 garden grant recipients in B.C. The goal of the garden program is to support schools wanting to

establish or grow their own gardens, teach children the process of growing food and help students develop a better understanding of healthy eating. So far, the program has raised more than $3 million in grants to fund gardens at 1,500 schools across Canada, the U.S. and the U.K. Applicants will be notified if they were successful or not by March 2015. If you’re interested in starting or maintaining a garden at your school by applying for a grant, visit wholekidsfoundation. org/gardengrants.php.

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over the next days and weeks.

They will want concrete details about where each parent is going to live, when they will see each parent, and where they will sleep when they visit the departing parent.

The factor that seems to stand out as the most important for the positive mental health and development of the children of divorce is the quality of the parenting.

When divorcing parents can put the needs of the child before those of the adults, the children stand an improved chance of surviving divorce and even growing stronger.

This can be a challenge.

Going through a divorce is difficult for adults. Often

If issued, the Development Variance Permit would permit a 6.7 metre (22 foot) high Level-B Coach House at the rear of the lot with a maximum size of 92.9 square metres (1,000 square feet). The Public Meeting has been waived.

If issued, the Development Permit would ensure that the Level-B Coach House substantially complies with the Level-B Coach House Development Permit Guidelines and all other applicable bylaws and guidelines of the City.

If you believe you may be affected by the above proposal, written or email submissions should be sent to the City Clerk at kgraham@cnv.org or by mail, and received no later than 4:00 pm on Monday, October 20, 2014. The proposed Development Variance Permit, Development Permit and background material are available at the office of the City Clerk between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except Statutory Holidays, from October 8, 2014. If you wish to view the material online, please visit www.cnv.org/publicmeetings. Please direct all inquiries to Christopher Wilkinson, Planner, Community Development, at cwilkinson@cnv.org or 604.990.4206.

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WHAT: “Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700, Amendment Bylaw, 2014, No. 8391” (Changes to Support Green Buildings) WHEN: Monday, October 20, 2014 at 7:00 pm in the Council Chamber WHY: To receive representations in connection with a number of proposed amendments to

“Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700” to amend “Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700” to support green buildings.

If approved, this Zoning Amendment Bylaw will permit text amendments to “Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700” in several ways to support the design and construction of greener buildings and to align the Zoning Bylaw with the goals and targets set out in the Community Energy and Emissions Plan and the Official Community Plan.

This Public Hearing is held under the provisions of the Local Government Act . Persons who believe they may be affected by this proposal will be heard in person and/or by written submission. Send submissions to the City Clerk at kgraham@cnv.org or by mail, no later than 4:00 pm on Monday, October 20, 2014. Please note that no further information or submissions can be considered by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. The proposed Zoning Bylaw and material may be viewed at City Hall from October 8, 2014 or online at www.cnv.org/publichearings.

Please direct all inquiries to Christopher Wilkinson, Planner, Community Development, at 604-990-4206 or at cwilkinson@cnv.org.

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PARENTING

Not-so-scary Halloween books for timid readers

two of them cosily snuggled together reading a book makes that abundantly clear.

In the following pages the child points out her mom’s lotions and makeup that are clearly dangerous potions.

And when the two go shopping for groceries and buy pickles and onions they are obviously purchasing eyeballs and green fingers!

Magical herbs rather than vegetables grow in the garden and the vacuum cleaner wand is a high-tech broomstick.

This is an utterly charming take on Halloween and the artwork is fabulous.

The jacket information explains that the artist created three-dimensional pictures out of paper and other materials which were then photographed.

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Book Buzz

Ghost in the House by Ammi-Joan Paquette, illustrations by Adam Record (Somerville, Mass.) $18 A small and not-verybrave ghost wanders through a creepy haunted house collecting a variety of notvery-scary companions who are all horrified when the light goes on to reveal, gasp . . . a little pajama-clad boy.

Far from being afraid, the child casually watches the creatures tear off in fright and calls “Goodnight!” to their retreating backs from his open window.

The little ghost is adorable, the monster is large and fluffy and the mummy and skeleton are portrayed as cute cartoon-y characters. No worries about scaring timid readers and the little boy appears to be as in charge as Max in Where theWild Things Are. The characters in this picture book march (or float) through a series of beautifully muted background colours as they progress through the house.

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The Itsy-Bitsy Pumpkin

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as we see the creatures as black silhouettes racing off into the night. Perfect for the child who wants to be scared but not too much!

I Am a Witch’s Cat by Harriet Muncaster (New York, HarperCollins) $19.99 A sprightly little girl dressed in a black cat

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She explains how she knows for sure that her mother is a witch even though the reader sees the image of an attractive and quite ordinary parent.The child is proud of her witch mom and the two are very close — the opening illustration of the

Very young children will enjoy this board book and relate to the familiar tune of “Itsy Bitsy Spider.”

Cosy pastel pictures of smiling pumpkins, a little witch with blonde pigtails and a smiling kitty make this a jolly romp for toddlers.

You should prepare to sing the text over and over and over. . . .

Fran Ashdown was the children’s librarian at the Capilano Branch of the North Vancouver District Public Library. She is co-ordinating her Halloween costume with her granddaughter. For more info check your local libraries.

If you can’t decide, let one of our personal stylists find the perfect costume for you!

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PARENTING Kids Stuff PROPERTIES FAMILY HUB BOOK CLUB Kids ages eight to 12 will learn, laugh and share while discussing great books and making new friends every Tuesday until Nov. 4 at Chartwell elementary’s portable classroom, 1300 Chartwell Dr.,West Vancouver. westvanlibrary.ca PROPERTIES FAMILY HUB APP CLUB Children ages eight to 12 will have a blast making new discoveries using a variety of tablets and apps in this fun-filled technology program every Thursday until Nov. 6 from 3:154:45 p.m. at Chartwell elementary’s portable classroom, 1300 Chartwell Dr.,West Vancouver. westvanlibrary.ca

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PAWS 4 STORIES Kids ages six to 12 with reading challenges can practise their oral reading skills with a therapy dog,Wednesdays Oct. 15 for session one, and Oct. 22 and 29 for session two at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Registration required. Participants asked

to sign up for one session only. westvanlibrary.ca BOOK BUDDIES Children ages six to 12 will play literacy games and practise their reading skills with teen volunteers Tuesdays, Oct. 14-Nov. 4, 3:45-4:45 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. westvanlibrary.ca CELEBRATING THE HARVEST FAMILY STORYTIME Join the library for fall-themed stories, rhymes, puppetry and songs for all ages Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2:30-3 p.m. at Lynn Valley Library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd. Free.

Register at 604-984-0286, x8141.

CAP KODALY ORFF MUSIC FOR CHILDREN Children ages two and three can experience the joy of making music through song, games, dance and instruments Fridays from Oct. 17 to Dec. 5, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. westvanlibrary.ca (NOT SO) CREEPY

Oct. 19 and 26, 1:30-2 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. westvanlibrary.ca

CRITTERS Discover the fascinating lives of owls, crows and other “spooky” forest animals Saturday, Oct. 18 1-2:30 p.m. at the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver.

604-990-3755

FABULOUS FUNGI Learn about local mushrooms with UBC mycologist Mary Berbee Sunday, Oct. 19, 1-2:30 p.m. at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. For children ages five to 13 with an adult. Pre-register at 604-990-3755.

LOUTET FARM PUMPKIN PATCH Choose a pumpkin from the patch, watch apple press demonstrations, go on a farm tour and more, Saturday, Oct. 18 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at E 14th St. and Rufus Ave.

READY, STEADY, WIGGLE! The Wiggles will perform Sunday, Oct. 19, 1-4:30 p.m. at the Centennial Theatre, 2300 Lonsdale Ave, North Vancouver. For more info or to purchase tickets call 604-984-4484 or visit centennialtheatre.com

CANADIAN RED CROSS BABYSITTING Learn babysitting in a day Saturday, Oct. 18, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church, 1044 St. George’s Ave., North Vancouver. Learn the responsibilities of a babysitter, how to get along and care for babies and more. For youth aged 11-15. Cost $55. For information/registration call 604-988-8835 or email susancowan@telus.net

PARENT-CHILD MOTHER GOOSE A group experience for parents and their young children using rhymes, songs and stories together Mondays, Oct. 20 to Dec. 15,Toddler classes 9:1510:15 a.m. and infant classes 10:30-11:30 a.m. at

FUN IN FRENCH Children ages three to eight can enjoy French stories, songs and more Sundays,

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PARENTING Kids Stuff From page 26 West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. westvanlibrary.ca ONE TO ONE VOLUNTEER TUTOR TRAINING One to One Literacy Society is seeking new volunteer tutors in the community and is offering a training day Wednesday, Oct. 22, 1:30-4:30 p.m. at Lynn Valley Library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Registration required. Email volunteer@ one-to-one.ca or call 604255-5559.

FOSSE DANCE INTENSIVE A workshop that will focus on three distinct pieces and provide each student with a challenging introduction to the master of Broadway dance, Oct. 23-25, times vary, at Kay Meek Centre, 1700 Mathers Ave.,West Vancouver. For more information, visit kaymeekcentre.com PLAY THE PI-ANO! Introduction to computer programming for ages nine

to 13. Learn to think like a computer and use it as an instrument Monday, Oct. 27, 3:30-6 p.m.There is a registration lottery for this program running from Oct.1-15.To enter the registration lottery, contact the youth department wvmlyouth@westvanlibrary. ca, or 604-925-7408.

HALLOWEEN PUPPET SHOW Join the library for a half hour of spooky fun Friday, Oct. 31, 10:30-11 a.m. For ages three and up. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, Oct. 7.

Please register each child separately. westvanlibrary.ca FIRE STATION STORIES Learn about fire prevention and safety through songs and stories Friday, Oct. 10, 10:30-11 a.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. For ages three to five.There is a chance to climb aboard a real fire truck. westvanlibrary.ca TWEEN ADVISORY GROUP For grades 5-7, chat about favourite books and graphic novels, share ideas and plan for cool events in the library Thursdays, Oct. 16 and

Nov. 20, 4-5:30 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Pre-register at nvcl.ca or the children’s information desk.

MOVIE MATINEE For Grades 7 and up, bring friends and drop in to watch a movie in The Room, Friday, Oct. 24 and Nov. 28, 4-5:30 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Snacks provided.

TEEN ADVISORY GROUP Made up of teens in grades 8-12 who want to have a say in their library Wednsedays, Oct. 29 and Nov. 26 6-7 p.m. at Lynn Valley Library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd. Also includes watching movies, making buttons, buying books and more. Free, no registration required. For more info, contact Alison at 604-9905800 x8118 or alicam@ nvdpl.ca Compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email information for your non-profit, by donation or nominal fee event to listings@ nsnews.com.To post online, go to nsnews.com, scroll to Community Events and click on AddYour Event.

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Monday, November 3, 2014 Deadline for priority placement is December 19, 2014.

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Wednesday, October 22nd, 5 pm – 7pm Here’s an opportunity to see and be seen!

Enjoy an evening of fun while you move through our tables and get to know others in your community, followed by wine, cheese and a delicious dinner at our Mix & Mingle.

Meet lots of new friends and savour our chef’s creations.

Tours also available.

What to bring: • Child’s birth certificate (Canada) or proof of citizenship and • Proof of current residence (Hydro bill, purchase or rental agreement) Registration forms are available at all elementary schools, the Central Registration Office and on www.sd44.ca

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Community Bulletin Board LONSDALE QUAY FARMERS’ MARKET Every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. until Oct. 25 at 123 Carrie Cates Court. Market includes conventional and organic produce, jewelry, photography and more.

The Oct. 18 market will include a scarecrow contest with judging at noon. For more information visit artisanmarkets.ca AMBLESIDE FARMERS’ MARKET Every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. until Oct. 26 in the 1500 block of Bellevue Ave.,West Vancouver. Market includes herbs, bread, organic and traditional produce, French crepes and more.

The Oct. 19 market will include a scarecrow contest with judging at noon. For more information visit artisanmarkets.ca LET’S TALK — RESOLVING CONFLICT THROUGH MEDIATION A seminar for those looking for effective and economical ways to resolve conflict whether it involves family matters, strata conflicts, or complex commercial

disputes Wednesday, Oct. 15, 7:30 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. 604-9900098 lpalleson@hotmail.com ONE-ON-ONE TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE Sign up for 30 minutes of personalized help with the Internet, email, word processing, social media or an e-reader Wednesday, Oct. 15, 3:30-4:30 p.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court., North Vancouver.

Registration required. 604929-3727 nvdpl.ca TRAFFIC AND TRANSIT — WHAT’S THE PLAN This keynote luncheon will feature TransLink’s plan for improved transportation and transit in the Lower Mainland with a focus on specific future solutions for the North Shore Wednesday, Oct. 15 from noon to 2 p.m. at Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier, 138 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver. $65/$49. nvchamber.ca THE ULTIMATE TRAVELLER A series of multi-media presentations with world travel photographer Peter Langer Wednesdays, 7 p.m. at the Ferry Building Gallery, 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Schedule:

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DENTURE WEARERS!

KEYS TO JOB SEARCH SUCCESS A career expert will talk about factors that increase the chance of job search success Thursday, Oct. 16 1:30-3:30 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. nvcl.ca ONE-ON-ONE HELP WITH HOOPLA OVERDRIVE OR ZINIO

Learn more about downloading movies, television shows, music and more Thursday, Oct. 16, 2-4 p.m. at Lynn Valley Library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Register at 604-984-0286 x8144 PERSIAN BOOK CLUB Read and discuss classical and contemporary Persian literary prose Thursday,

Oct. 16 2-4 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial library, 1950 Marine Dr. Participants must be fluent in Persian. westvanlibrary.ca WEST VANCOUVER AIR CADETS 525 PATHFINDERS are holding a bi-annual fundraiser Oct. 17-19.The See more page 29

COME IN AND RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY CONSULTATION AND DENTURE CARE PACKAGE FREE!

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Send us a photo of your creatively carved pumpkin (past or present) to contest@nsnews.com for a chance to win!

Readers will vote for their favourites Oct 21-26 at nsnews.com - the submission with the most votes will receive $100 to Boo La La Costumes.

Two runners up will receive $25 to Spirit Halloween.

Deadline for photo submissions: 12pm, Friday, October 17, 2014

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Community Bulletin Board From page 28 cadets will be in uniform at various locations, including Park Royal, Caulfeild Village Shopping Centre, Ambleside and Dundarave.

Money raised will go towards the program, which provides training and activities to youth.

ANCESTRY LIBRARY EDITION TOUR A guide through the treasures held in Ancestry Library Edition by an expert genealogist Friday, Oct. 17 2-3:30 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. westvanlibrary.ca NORTH SHORE HOSPICE will hold an open house Saturday, Oct. 18, 3-4 p.m. at 319 E. 14th St., North Vancouver. Staff, residents and family members are invited to celebrate the fourth anniversary of the opening of the hospice.

There will be live music by the North Shore Junior Celtic Ensemble. 604-9843743 jane.jordan@vch.ca northshorehospice.ca LOUTET FARM PUMPKIN PATCH Bring the family to pick a pumpkin from the patch Saturday, Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 14th Street and Rufus Avenue, North Vancouver. Go on a farm tour, make some

apple cider and enjoy some family-friendly entertainment. Pumpkins cost $5-$10. Cash or credit cards accepted. All proceeds support the Edible Garden Project’s food security projects. ediblegardenproject.com HIGHLANDS GIGANTIC FLEA MARKET Saturday, Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Includes collectibles, kitchenware, toys, kids books and more. highlandsunited.org LYNN VALLEY PUMPKIN PATCH Saturday, Oct. 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lynn Valley Parent Participation Preschool, 3220 Mountain Highway, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lynn Valley Elementary, 3207 Institute Rd., North Vancouver.The event includes pumpkin patch, bouncy castle, carnival games and food.

GENEALOGIST IN RESIDENCE Sign up for a 40-minute consultation to ask an expert genealogist about researching family past Oct. 18, 19 and 21 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Oct. 22 2-9 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. westvanlibrary.ca

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Silver Harbour Centre, 144 E. 22nd St., North Vancouver. Includes furniture, clothing and jewelry as well as a bake sale. pandorasvox.ca

MIGHTY FLEA MARKET The Pandora’s Vox Musical Ensemble is holding their annual flea market Sunday, Oct. 19, from noon to 3 p.m. at

SERVICE OF THANKSGIVING AND CELEBRATION The Church of Saint John the Evangelist invites the public

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The Dish

ROMANCING THE STOVE Angela Shellard presents recipes for sweet potatoes. page 32

In the Tupian family of languages spoken in South America, the word iwaca’i means water-crying fruit.

Specifically, the term refers to the small, plump berry of the Euterpe oleracea palm tree, indigenous to South America and parts of the West Indies. In the last five years or so, the water-crying fruit has become the subject of heavy-duty marketing efforts in the Western world and most of us will now recognize the berry by the Portuguese translation of its name, acai.

The acai berry (pronounced ah-sah-ee, as in “I breathed acai of relief when I saw the phonetic spelling of this berry’s troublesome name”) is prized for its reported health benefits, including its heavy antioxidant content.We have seen other fruits make a similarly meteoric rise in popular culture on the basis of their antioxidant properties; it seems like just yesterday that the common blueberry was being lauded as a super food and I recall that the pomegranate, with its pretty, fun-to-pop crimson seeds was the celebrity cure-all a few years back.

Does anyone remember the humble cranberry? It feels incongruous to me that the vodka industry should enjoy such success by co-opting

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Like anyone, I try to make healthy choices when it comes to my diet but I have to acknowledge that I am still largely a hedonistic eater; if something really doesn’t taste good, I am likely to avoid it irrespective of its nutritional benefits.

Happily, I was recently presented with concrete evidence that acai can be delicious. In fact,The Anchor Eatery in West Vancouver seems to take pride in pioneering new culinary ground for the magical berry with a house specialty of acai bowls, ingenious and indisputably tasty light meals that put the crying fruit in the spotlight.

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I visited The Anchor Eatery one recent Saturday morning with my wife DJ and our kids Blondie and The Boy in tow. I confess that I was skeptical that a restaurant specializing in progressive, healthy meals was going to be a big hit with children, but by the end of our meal my misgivings were unconditionally dismissed.

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The resulting sherbet-like pulp is exceedingly tasty and provides an ideal platform for the bowl’s other components, especially Anchor’s crunchy granola, another winning creation that boasts a healthy dose of toasty sunflower seeds in every bite. All of us were thoroughly taken with the acai bowl but, recognizing that we were in public, politely avoided fighting it out for the last spoon of

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The kids opted for smoothies,The Boy taking a safe route with a traditional banana and strawberry blend, while Blondie tested her taste buds with the more adventurous Funky Monkey, made with banana, cacao powder, almond butter, milk and dates.The latter was a complex treat, the dates and almond butter conspiring to create a pleasing viscosity, while the cacao made the drink appealing to a young palate. All smoothies can be made with almond milk in place of dairy milk and can be enhanced with a long list of add-ons including whey, hemp, maca powder, flax, mint, various fruits, and a six mushroom blend.

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Sweet potatoes have plenty to offer 2 eggs, beaten ½ tsp salt 4Tbsp butter, softened ½ cup homogenized milk or light cream 1Tbsp pure maple syrup Topping: ½ cup packed light brown sugar 1⁄3 cup all-purpose flour 3Tbsp cold butter ½ cup chopped pecans

Angela Shellard

Preheat oven to 325º F. In a medium saucepan, cover sweet potatoes with water and cook over medium heat until tender; drain and mash.

In a large bowl, mix together the mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, eggs, salt, four tablespoons of butter, milk and maple syrup. Mix until smooth.

Transfer mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. In a medium bowl, mix together the brown sugar and flour. Cut in the butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; stir in pecans. Sprinkle pecan mixture evenly over the sweet potato mixture.

Bake for 30 minutes or until topping is lightly browned.

Makes six servings.

Serve this next recipe over basmati rice.

Romancing the Stove

Sweet potatoes are an absolute treasure trove of vitamins and nutrients, including vitamins A, C, D, B6, and iron, magnesium, potassium and betacarotene.

While the name “yam” is often used interchangeably with the term sweet potato, botanically they’re two very distinct things.True yams have paler, starchier flesh and woody skins, while sweet potatoes have more tender flesh and leathery skins.

The term yam started being used in North America to differentiate between the yellow and orange varieties of sweet potato. For the recipes below you’ll achieve the best results if you use the orange variety, as it is sweeter and moister. Choose smallish potatoes that are firm and have no dark spots.

Store them in a ventilated container (like a basket) in a cool place for up to two weeks.

Don’t refrigerate them because the centres get hard and the flavour deteriorates.

Chicken, Sweet Potato & Coconut Curry 2Tbsp vegetable oil 1 to 2Tbsp curry paste (choose mild or hot; decrease or increase quantity according to taste) 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces 2 small to medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces 4Tbsp red lentils One 400-ml can coconut

Pecan Streusel Sweet Potato Casserole 4 cups cubed, peeled sweet potatoes 1⁄3 cup granulated sugar

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Add the curry paste and cook, stirring, for one minute more, then add sweet potatoes and lentils, stirring to coat vegetables with the curry paste. Add the stock and coconut milk; bring to

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Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Onions with Feta Cheese 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into oneinch cubes 2Tbsp olive oil 1Tbsp balsamic vinegar

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½ tsp kosher salt 2 medium onions, coarsely chopped (about once-inch dice) ¼ tsp coarsely ground black pepper 1 tsp ground cumin ½ cup crumbled feta cheese, room temperature Preheat oven to 425º F. Place the sweet potatoes and onions in a large bowl and drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over top, then sprinkle on the salt, pepper and cumin.Toss thoroughly to distribute seasoning. Grease a large baking sheet with olive oil

and turn sweet potatoes and onions onto sheet, patting them out into a single layer.

Roast for 15 minutes, then flip vegetables over with a large pancake turner. Roast for another 15 minutes and flip again. Roast for a final 15 minutes or until potatoes and onions are browned and tender. Sprinkle the feta over the hot vegetables and serve immediately. Makes four to six servings.

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Coffee shop next door From page 31 parfait made of blackberries, raspberries, blueberries and a crunchy topping of Anchor’s yummy granola, before tucking into the only hot item we sampled, a dense and satisfying Mexican breakfast wrap, a flour tortilla jammed full of garlicky rice, black beans and melted cheese.

The Anchor Eatery took over a portion of the space once occupied by the popular Bean Around the World coffee shop.The two businesses now provide direct interior access to each other’s rooms, and Anchor

patrons are free to pop next door for a coffee to bring back and consume with a healthy meal.

Our weekend breakfast for four was $34.60 ($40 if you include the accompanying Bean Around the World Americanos.)

The Anchor Eatery is located at 1520 Marine Dr. anchoreatery.com Chris Dagenais served as a manager for several restaurants downtown and on the North Shore.A self-described wine fanatic, he earned his sommelier diploma in 2001.

Contact: hungryontheshore@ gmail.com.

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In February of 2012 former NHL player and longtime West Vancouver resident Paul Reinhart was heading off with wife Theresa to watch their three sons all play in the same WHL game, oldest Max and youngest Sam linemates with the

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It was obvious that the boys were pretty good at hockey but the NHL dream still seemed hazy. Amongst the family there was guarded optimism.

“A lot of things would have to go right, there’s a lot of really good players

out there,” Paul told the North Shore News at the time. “Obviously you never want to take it as a given but they’re certainly on the right path and it looks promising.”

Max, acting as the elder statesman for the three See Parents page 34

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brothers who grew up playing hockey in the family home and later at Hollyburn Country Club, echoed his father’s assessment.

“It’s a long way to go for everyone, it’s not exactly an easy league to get into but I think we’re on the right track right now,” he said.

“We’ve just got to keep working at it.”

Fast forward to today and those dreams have all come true. It’s now official: all three of the brothers can now call themselves NHL players, having followed their famous father to the sport’s highest level, and it actually didn’t take as long as expected. In fact, it basically happened at the earliest possible time. Sam made his NHL debut for the Buffalo Sabres in their season opener Thursday night at the age of 18, less than four months after being picked second overall in the 2014 NHL draft.

Griffin was the last to play under the bright lights, waiting a full 24 hours after Sam to make his debut Friday night with the NewYork Islanders. Max, currently playing in the American Hockey League, made his debut in the spring of 2013 and has racked up 19 career NHL games.

So what did this monumental occasion

— Sam and Griffin debuting on back-to-back nights to make it a full family of NHL players — mean for the Reinharts?

“It means my parents are busy,” joked Sam to the Buffalo News after his debut. Paul and Theresa did, in fact, travel to Buffalo for Sam’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets and then on to Raleigh, North Carolina for Griffin’s debut against the Hurricanes.

The work isn’t over for the brothers, of course. All three are a long way from being NHL stars: Sam has no points and is -1 through three games, a potential candidate to get sent back to the WHL in the next couple of weeks; Griffin hasn’t scored a point either but saw more than 14 minutes of action in his first two games; and Max is looking to get back to the show, having scored five points in his 19 career NHL games.

But they can now at least all say they’ve been there, and with the oldest just 22 years of age there is seemingly a bright future for West Vancouver’s hockey brothers.

••• Sam and Griffin weren’t the only North Shore players getting in NHL action to start the 2014-15 season.

West Vancouver’s Morgan Rielly, Griffin’s longtime Hollyburn teammate who

was drafted one spot behind Griffin in 2012, began his sophomore campaign with a goal in the season opener for the Toronto Maple Leafs.Through three games the dynamic 20-year-old defencman has posted a goal and an assist while averaging more than 18 minutes of ice time per game. In his rookie season Rielly racked up 27 points in 73 games.

North Vancouver’s Martin Jones also had a strong start to his second year.The Los Angeles Kings goaltender is working as Jonathan Quick’s backup but has already earned a victory, getting the start against Winnipeg Sunday night and stopping 29 out of 30 shots in a 4-1 win.

The 24-year-old has been outstanding in his limited NHL time, posting a 13-6 record with a .936 save percentage and 1.74 goals against average in 21 career appearances.

North Vancouver’s David Jones also cracked an opening day roster with the Calgary Flames. Jones has suited up in one game this season while battling a reported lower body injury.

The 30-year-old was traded from Colorado to Calgary last season and registered 17 points in 48 games. In 321 career games with the Flames and Avalanche he’s scored 79 goals and 143 points.

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*$2,000/Up to $3,000/Up to $3,000 Honda cash purchase incentive is available select 2014 Civic models (2D LX, 2D EX, 2D EX-L NAVI, 2D Si, 4D LX, 4D EX, 4D Touring and 4D Si), select CR-V models (LX, EX, EX-L, Touring) and select 2014 Accord models (2D EX, 2D EX-L Navi, 4D LX, 4D Sport, 4D EX-L and 4D Touring). Honda cash purchase incentive will be deducted from the negotiated price after taxes and cannot be combined with special lease or finance offers. #Limited time lease offer based on select new 2014 Honda models through Honda Canada Finance Inc. O.A.C. Lease example based on a new 2014 Civic 4D DX 5MT model FB2E2EEX and a 48 month lease term available only through Honda Canada Finance Inc. O.A.C.: 0.99% lease APR for 48 months O.A.C. Bi-weekly payment, including freight and PDI, is $88.79 based on applying $1,075.00 lease dollars (which is deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes). Down payment of $0.00, first bi-weekly payment, environmental fees and $0 security deposit due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $9,234.16. Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. 96,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometres.†Limited time 0.99% finance offer based on select new 2014 Honda models only through Honda Canada Finance Inc. O.A.C. Finance example based on a new 2014 Civic 4D DX 5MT model FB2E2EEX and a 48 month finance term available only through Honda Canada Finance Inc. O.A.C.: $17,185 at 0.99% per annum equals $410.46 monthly for 48 months. Freight and PDI of $1,495 included. Cost of borrowing is $393.01, for a total obligation of $19,702.08. Down payment of $0.00, first monthly payment, environmental fees and $0 security deposit due at finance inception. Taxes are extra. Finance on approved credit for qualified customers only.**MSRP is $19,990 / $27,685 / $25,685 / $36,685 based on a new 2014 Civic 4D DX 5MT FB2E4EEX / CR-V LX 2WD RM3H3EES / Accord 4D L4 LX 6MT CR2E3EE including $1,495 / $1,695 / $1,695 freight and PDI. */** Prices and/or payments shown do not include PPSA lien registration and lien registering agent's fees, which are due at time of delivery. Dealer may sell for less. Dealer trade may be required.

For all offers levies (air conditioning tax of $100 and tire/battery tax of $25), license, insurance, applicable taxes and registration are extra. Offers valid from October 1st through 31st, 2014 at participating Honda retailers. Offers valid only for British Columbia residents at BC Honda Dealers locations. Offers subject to change or cancellation without notice. Terms and conditions apply. Visit www.bchonda.com or see your BC Honda retailer for full details.