North Shore News November 19 2014

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Mussatto wins fourth term

NV City mayor beats challenger Kerry Morris in hard-fought race BRENT RICHTER AND JEREMY SHEPHERD brichter@nsnews.com

City of North Vancouver Mayor Darrell Mussatto has won a fourth term

and picked up enough council allies to give his slate a majority vote for the next four years.

Mussatto won with 5,488 votes, 52.5 per cent overall, beating challenger

Kerry Morris who finished with 4,598 votes (44 per cent). Amalgamate North Van candidate George Pringle finished with 375 votes (3.6 per cent).

New to council is Holly Back, who ran with the support of Mussatto.The five incumbents who ran for re-election — Craig Keating, Linda Buchanan,

Don Bell, Rod Clark and Pam Bookham — all soundly won their seats.

Mussatto led from the time the first poll closed but the atmosphere in city council chambers, where he and supporters gathered on election night, remained tense all evening.

The festive atmosphere in Morris’ Lower Lonsdale

campaign headquarters turned downcast around 8:30 p.m. as word spread among his wall-to-wall supporters that their voice against development had come up short.

Despite the defeat, Morris urged his supporters to continue to fight

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Suspicious blazes keep NV firefighters busy BRENT RICHTER brichter@nsnews.com

Investigators are sifting through the ashes of two suspicious fires in North Vancouver overnight Sunday.

District of North Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services were called to a fully engulfed home on Oxford Street next to Phibbs Exchange around 8:30 p.m.

When they arrived, there was smoke and flames shooting up nine metres above the house, suggesting the blaze had gone unnoticed for some time before it was reported, said assistant chief Jim Bonneville.

In an odd twist, the vacant home was slated for demolition on Monday morning. Firefighters on scene concentrated their energy on beating down the flames to prevent the See Alert page 5

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Voter turnout

More voters out to polls, but numbers remain low JANE SEYD jseyd@nsnews.com

Voter turnout on the North Shore inched upwards in Saturday’s municipal elections, but still failed to crack a third of those eligible, continuing a trend of more people voting with their butts than with their ballots.

The good news, however, is that more people are voting than did in the last civic election.

In the City of North Vancouver, where incumbent Mayor Darrell Mussatto successfully faced down challengers Kerry Morris and George Pringle, voter turnout was highest, with 10,567 citizens — 28 per cent of estimated eligible voters — or 31 per cent of registered voters — showing up to the polls.

Those figures are up from the last election when just 21 per cent of voters showed up to vote.

In West Vancouver, 8,562 people cast ballots — making up about 27 per cent of estimated eligible voters or 28.34 per cent of

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That number is also up from 2011, when 24 per cent of voters cast ballots, but still down from a high of 41 per cent in 1999.

In the District of North Vancouver, 14,709 people voted — making up about 23 per cent of eligible voters or 24.7 per cent of registered voters.That figure was up from 2011 when voter turnout was 21 per cent and from 2008, when only 17 per cent of citizens bothered to mark a ballot.

“The trend line is more people did vote,” said Patrick Smith, a professor of political science at Simon

Fraser University. Still, voter turnout levels that hover between 20 and 30 per cent are nothing to crow about, he said, adding B.C.’s civic participation rates are “among the lowest in Canada.”When participation rates dip to around 20 per cent, “It’s democratically dangerous,” he added.

A hard-fought mayoralty battle such as the one that took place in the City of North Vancouver tends to push voter turnout up, he said. “It’s something people can wrap their heads around.”

Without ward systems, formal political parties or slates on the North Shore, it’s often difficult for voters to choose between large numbers of candidates, said Smith — which is one reason for low turnout.

In small towns where people know each other, turnout is often higher.

“On Bowen Island, you don’t need to worry about parties. Everyone knows there’s Joe and he’s with the Chamber of Commerce and there’s Jane and she’s with the labour council.”

Tight races also tend to attract voters because they think their vote will count.

Preliminary results from CivicInfo B.C. had voter turnout around the province up to about 33 per cent — an increase over the approximately 29 per cent who voted in 2011.

But juxtaposed with examples like the Hong Kong students who recently mounted protests in the streets over the right to vote in democratic elections, turnout is poor, noted Smith.

A recent study by Elections B.C. that looked at declining voter turnout found older people are much more likely to vote than young people.The study also found neighbourhoods with higher median incomes and a greater proportion of university-educated citizens are more likely to vote.

Neighbourhoods with high proportions of people who recently moved into the area, high unemployment rates or people who aren’t in the workforce with kids at home are more likely not to cast a ballot.

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Incumbents fill all but one seat on council JEREMY SHEPHERD AND JANE SEYD jshepherd@nsnews.com

Incumbent councillor Craig Cameron topped the polls in West Vancouver, garnering 5,225 votes while fellow two-term councillor Nora Gambioli finished a close second with 5,046.

Filling the seat of vacating Coun. Trish Panz is newcomer Christine Cassidy.

The financial advisor ran on a platform of slowing down the rate of density in the district, preserving West Vancouver’s natural assets and looking out for neighbourhood character.

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Two newcomers join re-elected incumbents BRENT RICHTER brichter@nsnews.com

District of North Vancouver council is welcoming two new faces following Saturday’s municipal election.

Mathew Bond and Jim Hanson are joining reelected incumbents Lisa Muri, Doug MacKayDunn, Robin Hicks, and Roger Bassam. District Mayor Richard Walton ran unopposed and was acclaimed.

Bond has the distinction of being the first member of GenerationY elected to council on the North Shore. Bond is a 30-yearold engineer with expertise in transportation who campaigned on improved mobility and accessibility, opportunity for young adults and families, and accountability.

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that people saw what I was offering — a fresh and professional perspective on council and a perspective from a younger generation as well,” he said.

Bond said his highest priority will be making sure that transportation investments from council are spread equally across all types and modes of transportation — “that our investments in walking or

cycling keep up or catch up with our investments in road capacity,” he said Bond said he’ll also have an eye for mitigating the negative impacts of development while maximizing the public benefits – not saying no to development altogether.

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Mussatto’s agenda and request the mayor recuse himself when considering projects put forward by developers who contributed to his campaign.

“If not, the development frenzy will continue and there will be very little you can do about it,” Morris said.

While some Morris supporters blamed the loss on the long reach of the incumbent’s campaign, Morris accused Mussatto of running a “dirty tricks campaign.”

“Even if we didn’t win the day, in an unfair game, I think the community said very loudly what it didn’t want,” Morris said.

Pringle suggested his showing was largely due to strategic voting. “I think things polarized heavily to one or the other (Mussatto/ Morris), knowing it was going to be a close race.”

Asked what the result said about the hopes for amalgamation with the District of North Vancouver, Pringle responded, “Nothing.”

“Obviously it wasn’t a factor for the voters because it didn’t sway any votes one way or the other.”

Pringle vowed he’d return to council every Monday night “with a brand new blog and new icons and everything.”

Glad to have the election behind her, Back said she is excited to begin working

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with all council members, regardless of where they stood during the election.

“Even though, during the election, it looked like there were slates or teams, I’ve known most of those people for years and years so I look forward to working with all of them,” she said. “It will be nice to have four years of getting some work done and having a little fun with it too.”

Back said she is most looking forward to dealing with the eventual rebuild of the Harry Jerome Recreation Centre and hopes to see the project designed and a payment plan in place so shovels can be in the ground before her four-year term is up.

Mussatto declined to be interviewed by the North Shore News following his win.

Eligible voter turnout for the city hit 28 per cent, a jump from 2011’s 21.6 per cent.

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“It’s going to be at least two weeks before they’re able to tear the thing down because of the off-gassing,” Bonneville said.The fire appears to have started on the back deck, he added.

North Vancouver City Fire Department members were roused just before 4:15 a.m. when fire broke out at a take-out pizza restaurant on the 100-block of West 12th Street.Though it wasn’t difficult to quell,

the fire did significant damage to the pizza joint and the neighbouring salon, according to assistant chief David Owen.

“There is some structural damage to the building.

The main floor joists are burnt out across the front of the store and there’s some damage to the structure supporting the roof,” he said.

Thanks to the early 9-1-1 call, the building can be salvaged and repaired, Owen said, but the tenant businesses will be closed for the foreseeable future. “It always impresses me that people are aware enough to call things in at 4 a.m. One of the neighbours smelled

smoke and called 9-1-1.

It could very easily have gone undetected in that neighbourhood until all of a sudden it went poof, and it would have been a lot worse,” he said.

Though both fires are being treated as suspicious, there’s more reason to suspect the business fire involved foul play, according to Cpl. Richard De Jong, North Vancouver RCMP

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in North VancouverSeymour. He campaigned on protecting green spaces and wilderness and dealing with traffic congestion. “My priority is to make sure our infrastructure, especially our transportation infrastructure, catches up to our population growth,” he said. “I also believe it’s very important we take every effort possible to pursue

amalgamation on behalf of North Van district voters.”

Specifically, Hanson said he’d like to see a new eastwest route to the Seymour area that doesn’t involve the TransCanada Highway.

Walton said he is eager to meet with the new council members when they are all sworn in on Dec. 1. “I’m very pleased with the council elected. I think it shows a lot of balance,” he said, adding he was

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and about how broad the OCP growths rates could be and should be interpreted.We heard from a number of candidates saying our public engagement process is not as good as it could be,” Walton said.

Voter turnout inched upward to 23 per cent from 21 per cent in 2011, still the lowest on the North Shore.

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here’s a small but needed crop of rookie councillors set to be sworn in at each of our three North Shore municipal councils.

We offer a welcome to Mathew Bond and Jim Hanson in the District of North Vancouver, Holly Back in the City of North Vancouver and Christine Cassidy in the District of West Vancouver.

And if they’ll accept it, we’ll offer a little advice: Develop some rhinoceros-like skin.You’re going to be on the business end of irate calls and emails whether you’re responsible for residents’ grievances or not. There will probably be some awkward calls from the North Shore News once in a while too.

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willing to speak your mind and go against the tide.You were elected for your ideas and a plurality of opinions helps a council hone its sharpest policies.

Don’t be beholden to old ways of doing things. Long-term councillors are valuable for their knowledge of the past but we need innovative ideas and an eye to the future as well.

Now that you’re on council, you’re responsible for making decisions for the good of all your constituents, not just those networks who were crucial in assuring your victory on Nov. 15. Consider the impacts on the entire community before you cast your Yay or Nay. And don’t be afraid to borrow good ideas from the candidates who didn’t get elected.

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Too many lights in interchange plan Dear Editor: There was an announcement (front page story) in the Friday, Nov. 14 edition of the North Shore News about the proposed new interchange at Highway 1 and Mountain Highway.

It definitely has some good features and should help those trying to get on or off the Upper Levels Highway in that area.

But it also seems to

have ignored all of us who live in Lynn Valley north of the highway and use Mountain Highway as their access to the south.

I count at least five traffic lights that I will now have to work my way through just to get onto the highway.

For some, it could be seven lights. There is one at Kirkstone, then again at Arborlynn, followed by another on the proposed

new overpass, and then one at Keith Road and Brooksbank.

Assuming that we then turn east onto Keith Road, there may still be a light as it crosses the bottom end of Mountain Highway, the new light at Lower Mountain Highway and Keith, and finally, the new traffic light at the totally ridiculous interchange that was recently opened at the Fern Street overpass.

I’ve lost count now and maybe it is more than seven lights.

Of course, the alternative is to go up to Lynn Valley Road and get onto the highway there, or to head straight down Brooksbank to Main Street to get into the traffic lineup there.

Sounds wonderful.

A simple but obvious suggestion would be to put in a left turn lane on

the new highway overpass and merge directly onto the Upper Levels highway, similar to what there is now at Lonsdale and Westview interchanges.

Since the illustration in the recent announcement may not be finalized just yet, I would hope that those planning this new interchange would at least give it some consideration.

Gerry Weiler North Vancouver

Veteran says thanks to grocery checkout saviour Dear Editor: I am a 91-year-old veteran who liked to think he still had all his “marbles” — until now.

About noon on Nov. 13, I was at Save-On-Foods

in Lynn Valley Centre buying some supplies. I was sitting on my electric scooter at the checkout. As the clerk was entering the items in her cash register I suddenly realized I had

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left my wallet at home. I explained I had no means with me of paying for the items. Suddenly a middleaged lady at the adjacent checkout spoke to my cashier and paid for my

items with her debit card.

I tried three times to get her name so I could send her a cheque but she would have none of it.

I was so wrapped up in trying to make restitution

that I did not even say “thank you!”

This letter is my attempt to convey my thanks to that unknown gracious lady.

Mark G. Bradwell North Vancouver

Election candidates lack diversity

Dear Editor: The North Shore sits on Aboriginal lands and is home to many visible minorities, yet from a glance at candidate profiles, it appears that only one candidate from either group has run for municipal elections: proportionally, it should be closer to 19. Add that to what I am sure will be a dismal voter turnout rate, and we are safe in speculating that the North Shore is a representative democracy in name only.

Bold candidates with new ideas and diverse backgrounds should be encouraged to run in the next election, and it starts here.

Miriam Sabzevari North Vancouver

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West Van simply losing its serenity

Dear Editor: West Vancouver is losing its serenity and tranquility.

Sirens: For some strange reason, from early hours in the morning to very late at night, loud sirens of all kinds can be heard in West Vancouver — fire engines, police cars, ambulance sirens etc. fill the air at full blast creating the loudest possible noise.You can be walking on Ambleside beach early in the morning and you will hear sirens as far away as Dundarave driving east, or sirens on Taylor Way, and the same in Dundarave.

Especially around city hall on 17th and Esquimalt it never stops. I met some visitors this summer from NewYork and they told me, “Gee you guys must have a lot of crime here, I thought NewYork City was bad but you guys are right up there with them.”

Perhaps the assumption is that as West Vancouver is composed of mainly seniors, who are “deaf in one ear” and possibly “can’t hear out of the other one,” the powers that be have decided to scare the bejesus out of everyone, just to be sure. Or maybe it’s the testosterone of the various drivers.

Whatever it is, it is very excessive and unnecessary, and someone should do something about it.

Bicycles: Argyle between 18th and 13th is the new bicycle speedway, as riders race to get to the new bike lanes behind Ambleside beach starting after 13th

going east. If you are walking there watch out, your life is in danger.This used to be such a quiet spot to walk before the new bike way was built at Ambleside.

Pedestrian crossings are not honoured by cyclists, especially the one at the bottom of 17th at Bellevue. Crossing there when bicycles are on the move especially in groups, is hazardous to your health.

I was walking there this summer with my very obviously pregnant daughter and we barely escaped with our lives intact.The ticket revenue from stationing a bylaw officer there would probably balance the West Vancouver municipal budget. Other crossings on Bellevue are equally dangerous due to cyclists.

Believe it or not, cyclists actually can be found riding on the seawall despite all the well posted signage. Perhaps signage should be 10 times the small signs that are obviously ignored.

Dogs:The west side of Ambleside beach around 8 a.m. in the morning is a good place if you are lonely and want to meet a dog.

Dogs roam all the areas of the beach that they are not supposed to, and reminding the owners that they could get fined is totally ignored.

Bylaw officers haven’t been seen here on this beach since the last millennium.

Once again, bigger signage and better enforcement is needed. I don’t know if dogs carry ebola, but maybe

that is what we need to get people’s attention as E. coli doesn’t seem to scare anyone.

Float planes and helicopters: Recently starting about 5:30 a.m. in the morning there is a constant stream of helicopters and float planes leaving downtown Vancouver probably heading up the Sunshine Coast, at 15 minute intervals for several hours. At this time of year it could be salmon fishers going to fish, but for all the noise it could also be a fleet of Russian attack helicopters. (I feel) sorry for all those who live in the most expensive buildings on the shoreline; they are right in the flight path of air traffic, as well as close to railway train traffic.

In the old days, this air traffic would be flying out in the middle of the ship channel, away from the West Vancouver shoreline, but no longer. Perhaps they save fuel by hugging the West Vancouver shoreline, but it’s getting worse and they should be forced away from inhabited areas and out over the sea.

Trains:Well maybe it is my imagination but recently the railway freight trains passing through West Vancouver seem to be about three times the length of what they were years ago, and time-wise they move through slowly with lots of tank cars.What is in those cars is left to the imagination, and perhaps

West Vancouver residents don’t want to know, but hopefully it won’t take another Lac-Megantic to wake us up. I assume if the pipelines to the coast are all blocked and never built, more oil and other mysterious cargo will go by

rail, maybe even through West Vancouver.

So,West Vancouver municipality — you might be building all kinds of new parks, gardens, amenities etc. but unless you fix the basic problems, some of which are enumerated

here, it will all be in vain.

If there are any other West Vancouver citizens who have noticed my observations noted here, they should communicate as well with the municipality.

Trevor L. Gibbs West Vancouver

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SD45’s outgoing trustees leave their mark What’s next for Reema Faris, Jane Kellett and Cindy Dekker JEREMY SHEPHERD jshepherd@nsnews.com

each opted not to seek another term in Saturday’s election.

Two members of the departing trio of trustees are stepping off the board and into the sunset — but

ThreeWestVancouver trustees are counting down to their last day of school board after they

outgoing trustee Reema Faris is walking away to leave a greater mark on education in B.C. Faris is building support through her blog and social media to form an education commission the province can’t ignore. “Despite some very vocal and vociferous advocacy from trustees, the government has basically

directed education according to their terms,” she said.

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Part of B.C.’s problem with education is that the public is often caught between “two warring factions,” according to Faris, referring to the provincial government and the B.C. Teachers’ Federation.

Serving on the school board amid the strike was frustrating, according to Faris, who cited the government’s decision to offer $40 daily stipends to parents while schools were closed — a decision made without any consultation with trustees. “The job action very definitely put this problem that we have in sharp focus,” she said.

Her first stop is the Kootenays where she’ll workshop the idea of the commission.The former trustee’s ultimate ambition is to spearhead an education summit in April 2017, “and use that to influence the campaigning that will be in the May 2017 provincial election.”

Faris said her aim isn’t ideological and she doesn’t oppose or support the provincial government. “I just want them to talk about education in a full, frank, comprehensive manner,” she said. “At the end of the day I may be alone, but I’m going to try.”

Trustees Jane Kellett and Cindy Dekker are also each calling it a career after serving 12 and nine years, respectively.

The board will be well served with three new trustees, according to Dekker.

“I think it’s time for new blood,” she said. “Every good organization should have succession and renewal always in the back of their mind.”

This is an optimal time to be a trustee, according to Dekker. “We have labour peace for five years with all our unions. All our important agreements are

Election results: Nicole Brown, Sheelah Donahue and Pieter Dorsman are set to join incumbents Carolyn Broady and Dave Stevenson on the new West Vancouver school board.

Former parent advisory committee chairwoman Brown received the highest total among nonincumbents, finishing second in total votes to Broady.

Brown and Donahue both prioritized classroom support and well-trained teachers during the election campaign. “You can have all the computers in the classroom you want but it’s not going to be authentic learning . . . if the teachers don’t have the support to bring it into the classroom,” Brown said.

Dorsman distinguished himself during an all-candidates debate by suggesting a royal commission could help remove politics from education and repair relations between the provincial government and the BCTF. “As a Dutchman, I’m from a country where we build consensus,” he said.

See full election results at nsnews.com/northshorevotes. signed for the next five to 10 years,” she said.

The school district signed the Aboriginal Enhancement Agreement earlier this year, which aims to improve academic opportunities for First Nations students.

The board should be in good hands, according to Kellett, who called on the next batch of trustees to encourage innovation in schools. Asked about her decision not to run again, Kellett replied: “Time to move on. My golf game needs help.”

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of new homes that end up infringing on the rights of neighbours.

“We need to reduce the size of the houses that we are putting on our lots before we destroy the character of West Vancouver,” she said during one all-candidates debate.

Couns. Mary-Ann Booth, Michael Lewis and Bill Soprovich were also returned to council. West Vancouver Mayor Michael Smith ran unopposed and

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in past elections they felt pressured to take part in the process.

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School board newcomer garners top votes at polls JEREMY SHEPHERD jshepherd@nsnews.com

A newcomer to school board topped the polls in the District of North Vancouver.

Clinical psychologist Jessica Stanley garnered more votes than any other school board candidate and all but four council and mayoralty candidates across the North Shore.

Stanley’s campaign focused on under-funded schools and overburdened classrooms but she put her strongest emphasis on stewarding greater communication within the community and between levels of government. “I think the public really needs to know those decisions: when we’re having to cut

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a classroom is actually cleaned, they may be more mindful of education when casting ballots in federal and provincial elections, according to Stanley.

Incumbents Barry Forward, Cyndi Gerlach and Franci Stratton will join Stanley in representing the district.

Incumbents Susan Skinner and Christie Sacre will join new trustee Megan Higgins in representing the City of North Vancouver on the school board.

Higgins campaigned on hiring principals and vice-principals who can cultivate a supportive work environment.

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Building on its meteoric popularity in recent years, Friday Night Markets will be back at Shipbuilders’ Square in 2015.

City council voted Nov. 3 to rent Shipbuilders’ Square to the North Shore Green Markets Society, which runs the night market, for 22 Fridays between May and September at a cost of $7,500.

Since its first year in operation in 2010, the market has grown from a handful of food trucks and craft vendors drawing in a few hundred visitors to more than 90 stalls and food trucks bringing in well in excess of 5,000 visitors per night, a city staff report noted.

Almost three-quarters of attendees were coming from outside North Vancouver, the report adds.

But while Friday nights have been a smash, Saturday programming on the waterfront hasn’t enjoyed the same success, a follow-up staff report notes.

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The recent flooding of streets and homes in NorthVancouver has left many families scrambling to save their soaked possessions.

My sympathies go out to all those residents affected by the flood. I’m sure flood victims aren’t thinking about their gardens at this time.

However, once interior cleanup operations are complete, they’ll inevitably turn their attention to their yards.

To help with cleaning up the garden after a flood, here’s some useful tips.

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If the sewer system in your area backed up as a result of the flood, the sediment may be contaminated. Check with local authorities to find out if the sanitary system backed up. Storm sewer water is generally cleaner than sewer water; however, storm sewer water can contain oil, transmission fluid, antifreeze and other residue from automobiles.

Check the surface of the flood sediment for the presence of any sheen that may indicate contamination.

Or smell the sediment for suspicious odours.The use of personal protective equipment may be required if contaminated sediment is found. If you suspect contamination, wear gloves and wash your skin with soap and water after cleaning up sediment.

In most instances the water coming out of local creeks was above the level of the underground sewer

Document everything with photographs Photographs of flood damage will help clarify any insurance you may be able to claim. Photograph all areas of the yard and garden that were impacted by flooding.

Be sure to set your camera to record date and time on the photo.Take multiple pictures from many angles to show the flood damage.

Safety first Flooding can cause the soil to become waterlogged and liquefied so be careful when approaching any cleanup in the yard. Use a metal bar or piece of wood and poke it into the ground to assure firmness to see if the soil is safe to walk on before you start removing sediment. Check carefully for any holes or subsurface caverns that may have been created by the flood.

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What to ignore: Any marketing involving the buzz words revolutionary, amazing, astounding, thinner, lighter, more powerful or Retina. Any commercials involving artists, kids, families, musicians and people firing off model rockets.

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Devices like the Nest thermostat, sold by Google, is said to reduce heating costs by allowing you to automate settings for heat for particular times of day.You can even change the settings on your thermostat away from home by using your smartphone because . . . well, because.

What to ignore: Everything in this area. I’d love to come home and have the lights magically come on and the heating

automatically adjusted to just the right temperature.

But products in this category remain expensive and more often than not devices from different companies won’t work together.

Security and privacy concerns are paramount.

The Nest is made by Google, the company that wants to know everything about you.

What to consider:The future.With heavy hitters like Apple, Google, Microsoft and Samsung jumping into this area, this category could get interesting.

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Kindergarten prep starts in infancy Janice Beesley is a retired daycare supervisor, preschool teacher and kindergarten teacher.

More importantly, she is also a reader of this column and we are collaborating on a threepart series to take a look at what parents can be doing at home to help their child be ready for school.

Our babies’ favourite toys are their parents.

Besides holding and caring for their needs, talk to them. Describe what you are doing with them, talk about the weather, and when you speak avoid

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Parenting Today “baby talk.” At first all this conversation might feel weird, but it’s a wonderful way to connect with your child.

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Besides talking, read to them. It’s easy for parents to make the mistake of thinking that because their baby doesn’t communicate by talking, we don’t need to read to them. If we start with books right from infancy, kids see them as a regular part of their lives.

There is a wide variety of books for babies.

Young babies should be introduced to contrast books when they start to differentiate light and dark shapes. At this stage through to about eight months, there are highdefinition board and cloth books. They are very

brightly coloured with lots of black and white contrast.

Textured books and ones with familiar characters follow on from contrast books. Children more readily associate with facial features and stories about domesticated animals, for example, dogs, cats, rabbits, and farm animals. When reading about farm animals, refer to the sounds they make.

The cat says “meow,” the sheep says “baaa,” etc.

When they start to speak, you can switch it around and ask, “What does the cat say?”

Farm animals are the first animals to be introduced as they are domesticated and usually more familiar.

Regular visits to a farm help children make an association between the real world and books.

Nursery rhymes teach the rhythms of our language and introduce vocabulary. Also, they are usually put to an easy tune.

Rhyming skills cannot be overstated when it comes to later reading skills. When looking for a book for a young child, always go for the rhyming texts. Nursery rhymes are a natural way to

learn rhyming skills. There are many websites that play nursery rhymes and can be found if you just Google “nursery rhymes” or “kids songs.”

Let your children handle the books. If we have them treat books like precious china they will become nervous about books, but we want them to make books their friends. So if they bend a page or chew a corner, that’s their way of connecting.

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story of Disney’s most iconic villian will show Friday, Nov. 21, 2-4 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Drop-in but space is limited. westvanlibrary.ca LEGO ROBOTICS North Vancouver City Library has teamed up with North Shore Community Resources’ Something Cool for After School program to offer hands-on learning with Lego Robotics starting Tuesday, Nov. 25 on four consecutive Tuesdays, 4-5:30 p.m. at 120 West 14th St. For tweens in Grades 5-7. Registration is by wait list at nvcl.ca, with preference given to those who have not yet taken the program.

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PARENTING

Talk, read and sing to your new baby From page 18 appropriate for young babies. Anything that can slip through a used toilet roll holder is too small for a young child as it is a choking hazard.

Progress to playing with toys that are more interactive. When they are starting to crawl and walk they will want to play with toys that move. Trucks and cars are a great favourite.

Babies should not be using any screens. TV and electronics can wait until they are older.

When my children were young I made a point of getting outside every day and my children took the same route with my grandchildren. The community health nurses ran a program at the community centre and I

had the opportunity to attend with my daughter and her twins. That was a great choice. We met other young parents from the neighbourhood, learned about parenting these babies but, most importantly, the moms developed friendships that have continued as the kids grow and develop.

With our babies, the most important thing is to connect, to talk and sing and dance and enjoy them.

Next week we’ll take a look at toddlers.

Kathy Lynn is a professional speaker and author ofVive la Différence, Who’s In Charge Anyway? and But Nobody Told Me I’d Ever Have to Leave Home. If you want to read more, sign up for her informational newsletter at parentingtoday.ca.

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Wednesday, November 19, 2014 - North Shore News - A23

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t’s almost December and you’ve just started your holiday shopping.

Your buy list is long so you venture into a mall with the hope of getting in and out as soon as possible. But the lines are long, the crowds make you feel claustrophobic, and all of a sudden someone elbows you the wrong way and you’ve lost it. You’re officially hangry.

Hangry: Being simultaneously hungry and angry (usually because you’re so hungry you’ve now become angry).

Physiologically speaking, getting hangry is your body’s response to low blood sugar (a.k.a. glucose). During digestion, carbohydrates like starch, fruit, milk, and sugar are broken down into glucose. Your body either uses this glucose immediately for energy or stores it for later. So when you’re holiday shopping in a busy mall and your blood sugar starts to run low, your body goes looking to your glucose stores for help. But what if there’s nothing there? This is when you start to get hangry.

The secret to avoid getting hangry is to go prepared with foods that are great at controlling blood sugar. Focus on products that are less processed, and are high in fibre, protein and healthy fats. Your body takes longer to convert these foods into glucose, which means your blood sugar will be more stable for those long shopping days. Here are some tips on how to handle the malls and crowds this holiday season. +%;(:% 67% -.00' ;500 ,(4: +.9 1567$

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or less of fat.

• Dry cereal, but only cereal that has a minimum of four grams of fibre and a maximum of 10 grams of sugar or plain air-popped popcorn.

• Milk or a milk alternative to go.

• A piece of low glycemic fruit, such as dried apricots, apple, orange or grape.

Magnesium, which may help support blood sugar stability, is a component of some of the healthiest foods: whole grains, almonds, lentils, spinach and pumpkin seeds. If you have the luxury of eating before hitting the mall try incorporating some of the above foods.

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• Sugary snacks (such as doughnuts) • Coffee or caffeinated beverages especially on an empty stomach These heavy snacks will make you want to curl up and sleep instead of finishing your shopping list. When it comes down to a foot race for the last Elmo, you’ll be lapping the competition with these energy packed snacks.

Jess Pirnak is a registered dietitian who lives on the North Shore. Her personal food blog is at foodyourself.com

A24 - North Shore News - Wednesday, November 19, 2014

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It’s fun to check out the extravagant and unusual gifts in the online catalogue for the retailer with the funny name that has been in business for more than 100 years.

If you have some coins rattling around your pocket, you might want to look at their $2 million submarine sports car, $65,000 fullimmersion racer simulator, $25,000 robotic bartender, or one of a variety of personal hovercrafts (more than $100,000 each).

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to give the gadget-lovers on your list, there are plenty of digital do-dads out there.

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★ Cordless rechargeable smartphone printer.

★ Telephoto lens for iPhone. ★ Home lie detector test (not legally binding but fun for parties). ★ Laser-generated virtual keyboard device (some come in fun shapes and characters such as R2D2). ★ Paper to iPad pen (instantly records what you’re drawing on a piece of paper to an iPad).

★ 3-D printer (this is the most expensive item on the list and can start at $2,500).

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Community Bulletin Board 2015 BUDGET OPEN HOUSES Learn more about the District of West Vancouver’s proposed municipal budget Nov. 19, 6-8 p.m. at Gleneagles Community Centre, 6262 Marine Dr. and Nov. 26, 7-9 p.m. at the West Vancouver Seniors’ Activity Centre, 695 21st St. There will be a presentation at the beginning of each open house, with a question period to follow. westvancouver.ca/budget ONLINE TOOLS FOR SELF-PUBLISHING Learn about the best selfpublishing tools available online Wednesday, Nov 19, 4-5:30 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. westvanlibrary.ca WEST VANCOUVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY will hold a general meeting Wednesday, Nov. 19, 7 p.m. at West Vancouver Seniors’ Activity Centre, 695 21st St. Author and historian Daniel Francis will discuss the subject of his biography, Mayor Louis D. Taylor.

BUILDERS FORUM Builders, contractors and designers are invited to learn about the new BCBC requirements before they come into effect Thursday, Nov. 20, 5-7 p.m. at North Vancouver City Hall, 141 West 14th St. cnv.org/buildersforum GETTING STARTED WITH LIBRARY EBOOKS Learn how to use

the BC Library e-books website with your iPad or tablet Thursday, Nov. 20, 2-3 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Registration required. westvanlibrary.ca PERSIAN BOOK CLUB Read and discuss classical and contemporary Persian literary prose Thursday, Nov. 20, 2-4 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Participants must be fluent in Persian. westvanlibrary.ca CHILDREN AND HYPERSEXUALIZATION: COUNTERING EXPLOITATIVE CHILD IMAGES A community forum and panel discussion Thursday, Nov. 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Admission is free and open to all interested community members. For more information call 604-9258445 or visit cfuwnvwv.vcn.bc.ca LADIES’ EXTRAVAGANZA Dykhof Nurseries and Florist presents their eighth annual extravaganza Thursday, Nov. 20, 6:309:30 p.m. at 460 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver.

Event includes live entertainment, door prizes, demonstrations, snacks and refreshments. Early bird tickets $20, at the door $25. Ticket proceeds go to the Vancouver Firefighters Charitable Society. For more information call 604-985-1914 or visit dykhofnurseries.com ON THE WATERFRONT Western

Stevedoring will host tours for the community to see first-hand the work that takes place at Lynnterm Thursday, Nov. 20, 9 and 10:30 a.m. and Saturday, Nov. 22, 10 a.m. at Lynnterm East Gate, 15 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver. Reservations: 604-904-2800.

U40 (UNDER 40) EVENT An evening of wine and light snacks with Gabrielle Loren, from Loren Nancke and Company, who will be discussing taxes, GST and more Thursday, Nov. 20, 6:30-8 p.m. at Blueshore Financial, 1250 Lonsdale Ave. Members $5, nonmembers $10. To purchase tickets, visit business.nvchamber.ca EARLY YEARS FAIR Families are invited to learn more about community programs and services for the early years, including preschool, child care centres and more Saturday, Nov. 22, 9 a.m. to noon at West Vancouver Community Centre, 2121 Marine Dr. Police and fire departments will be on site with a police cruiser and fire truck. For more information visit westvancouver.ca SILENT AUCTION Grouse Mountain Tyee Ski Club is holding a silent auction in support of ski racing on the North Shore Saturday, Nov. 22, 7-11 p.m. at Lupins Cafe Grouse Mountain, 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver. The event includes a buffet dinner, one free drink and tram ride. Auction items include Grouse Mountain winter family passes. Tickets are

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INTRODUCTION TO EBOOKS AND EREADERS Learn about the basics of e-books and e-readers Saturday, Nov. 22, 10:30 a.m. to noon at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. westvanlibrary.ca

INTRO TO FACEBOOK Learn how to share news and photos, add friends, send and receive messages and more Thursday, Nov. 27, 7-8:30 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Registration not required.

For more information visit nvcl.ca

RELIVE THE 1980s Parents and alumni of St. Thomas Aquinas High School are invited to a 1980s-themed event to raise awareness about building a new school Saturday, Nov. 22, 7-11 p.m. at 541 West Keith Rd., North Vancouver.

The event includes a live band, door prize draw and one free beverage. Tickets are $25 in advance, $35 at the door. For more

BUILD YOUR OWN WEBSITE Learn how to build a website using Wordpress Tuesday, Nov. 25, 7-8:30 p.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Free; registration required. 604984-0286 x8144 nvdpl.ca AUTHOR TALK Join 88-year-old Gloria Allan

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Wednesday, November 19, 2014 - North Shore News - A27

YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE

to EXCEPTIONAL CUISINE

Flavours balance spicy, sweet

Chris Dagenais

The Dish

ROMANCING THE STOVE Angela Shellard presents recipes for homemade biscotti. page 28

Cold season kicked off emphatically in my household this fall.

My daughter, who just started kindergarten this year, has not been well since school began.

The melancholy, sidelong glances she issues at school drop-off time suggest to me that she is beginning to suspect that she has been enrolled in some nefarious germ cultivation and experimentation centre rather than in an institution of early learning.

Today, on almost every surface of my home, rests a commercial cold remedy, both pharmaceutical and herbal. Some of these remedies are sugarless, naturally flavoured, and now contain 20 per cent more echinacea. Some have improved flavour, come in a non-drowsy formula, or are chewable for use by children 12 and under.

They are also, to be frank, largely ineffectual.

I think the market for cold medication products is predicated on the psychological insight that what bothers us most about being under the weather is that we are unable to do anything significant about it. A cold simply needs to run its course and no volume of saline spray is going to change that. This is a frustrating truth for a society that prizes instant

gratification so highly.

For many people, a dip in the mercury also means a shift in diet, a gravitation towards denser, more rib-sticking fare that we euphemistically call comfort food. But for me, this time of year is just as much about spicy, bold flavours as it is about comfort.

In fact, as I felt the first ominous tickle of the season in the back of my throat last week, I did not turn to roasted beast and mashed potatoes, but rather sought out the signature hot, sour, sweet and salty balance of Thai food, as interpreted by Krua Thai, a small and straightforward restaurant in central Lonsdale that has served up solid, consistent Thai curries, noodles, soups and salads for nearly two decades.

I visited Krua Thai at lunchtime on a weekday and was immediately struck by three things: the restaurant was hopping busy, mouth-watering scents of garlic, shrimp paste and lime leaf permeated the air, and all lunch items were priced at just $7.60.

While it is never the case that a poor tasting meal can be forgiven based on its low price, it is certainly true that a very good meal seems to be elevated even further if it is also remarkably inexpensive. As I tucked into a dish of Krua Thai’s sensibly portioned and expertly crafted red coconut curry with prawns, I had to concede that their lunch deal represented one of the better value meals I’ve had recently.

The curry, brick red in colour and boasting the consistency of heavy cream, was velvety smooth on the palate and presented requisite (and greatly

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covered with a spicy coconut milk and peanut sauce. The peanut sauce was luxuriously thick and rich, showcasing similar flavours to those contained in the curry, but with a heavier emphasis on lemongrass and onion. Like the curry, this dish came with a side of rice, salad, and two light and crispy, shrimp and chicken stuffed wontons.

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Romancing the Stove Chances are if you think of biscotti your mind conjures up images of dry-as-dust versions sold in some gourmet coffee shops.

If you didn’t dip those in your latte you’d probably break a tooth on them.

Remove all such visions from your head. I offer you here three recipes for homemade biscotti that are slightly tender yet still crunchy, buttery, full of fruit, nuts, or chocolate, and are absolute heaven.

The word biscotti means “twice cooked,” and that’s the basic method for making them. Loaves of dough are baked until the outside is firm and crisp, then the loaves are sliced on the diagonal and put back in the oven for their final baking.

The holiday party season is fast approaching, and a dozen biscotti in a pretty tin or ribbon-tied cello bag makes a lovely host/hostess gift.

Almond Biscotti 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/ tsp salt 8 4 Tbsp butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs ½ tsp vanilla ½ tsp almond extract ¾ cup almonds, lightly toasted then coarsely chopped (toast almonds on a baking sheet in a 300° F oven until slightly golden and fragrant) 2 Tbsp candied peel (available in supermarket baking ingredients aisles)

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Form the dough into two flattened logs 13 inches long, two inches wide and about 1½ inches high on the prepared baking sheet; space the logs three inches apart.

Bake until golden and just beginning to crack on the top, about 25 to 35 minutes, rotating the baking sheet halfway through the baking time. Remove from oven and let loaves cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes; lower the oven temperature to 325° F. With a large spatula, transfer the loaves to a cutting board, and with a very sharp serrated knife, cut them on the diagonal into one-half to three-quarterinch wide slices (according to your preference). Lay the slices half an inch apart on the same baking sheet and place them back into the oven until crisp and golden brown, about 10 to 15 minutes, turning the slices over halfway through the baking time.Transfer

biscotti to a wire rack to cool completely. Makes about three dozen.

Gingerbread Biscotti ½ cup butter, softened ½ cup granulated sugar ½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1½ tsp ground ginger 1½ tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp ground nutmeg 1/ tsp ground cloves 8 2 large eggs 3 Tbsp molasses 2½ cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder ½ cup golden raisins or chopped candied ginger Drizzle: ½ cup icing sugar; 1 Tbsp milk Preheat oven to 350° F; line a large baking sheet with parchment. Place butter, both sugars and all four spices in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer on medium speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed.

Add the eggs and beat until combined, then add the molasses and continue beating until well combined.

With mixer on low speed, add the flour and baking powder and beat until well combined; stir in the raisins or candied ginger. Follow the instructions in the Almond Biscotti recipe for forming logs and baking.

Once biscotti have cooled, mix together the icing sugar and enough milk to form a thin icing; drizzle icing over the cooled biscotti. Makes about three dozen.

Triple Chocolate Biscotti 2 cups all-purpose flour ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tsp baking soda ¼ tsp salt 6 Tbsp butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 cup white chocolate chips ¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips 1 Tbsp icing sugar Preheat oven to 350° F; line a large baking sheet with parchment. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about three to four minutes.

Add the eggs one at a time, beating until combined after each addition.

With the mixer on low, slowly beat in the dry ingredients then stir in both kinds of chocolate chips until evenly distributed in the dough. Form the dough into logs as described in the recipe for Almond Biscotti. Sift the powdered sugar evenly over the logs of dough then follow baking instructions in the Almond Biscotti recipe. Makes about 30.

Angela Shellard is a selfdescribed foodie. She has done informal catering for various functions. Contact: ashellard@ hotmail.ca.

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What’s On Wednesdays 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 ESL BOOK CLUB Free club to read and talk about Canadian novels Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Registration required. 604-925-7403 westvanlibrary.ca LET’S TALK Develop English skills while discussing current events Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. No registration required. 604-925-7403 MEALS ON WHEELS needs volunteers Monday, Wednesday or Friday mornings. 604-922-3414 northshoremealsonwheels.org SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF NORTH AND WEST VANCOUVER is a global women’s organization that meets on the second Wednesday of

each month at 7:30 p.m. from September to June.

Members work to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment. 604-9228342 soroptimist@shaw.ca SOUL POWER HOUR with Dr. Cynthia, Wednesdays 7-8 p.m.

Learn soul secrets, wisdom, knowledge and practical techniques to transform all areas of life. For details or to register email hamiltoncy@gmail.com SPEAKERHUB TOASTMASTERS meets every Wednesday, 6-7:45 p.m. in Silver Harbour Seniors Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver, to help participants improve public speaking and leadership skills in a friendly, supportive environment. Guests welcome. speakerhub.ca

Thursdays BETWEEN THE SHEETS This Deep Cove book club meets the first Thursday of every month from 7-9 p.m. Each member recommends a book and takes a turn hosting discussions in their homes. New members welcome. Adele, 604-9295621 billadele@shaw.ca

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From page 29 conversation, cooking, crafts, Bible stories, Canadian culture, community support and field trips,Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.noon at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. $1.

604-980-6071 ST. MARTIN’S CHURCH CHOIR Choristers of all ages and abilities are invited to sing with St. Martin’s Church choir, at St. Georges Avenue and Windsor Street, North Vancouver.

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WEST VANCOUVER ROTARY SUNRISE CLUB meets for breakfast every Thursday, 7:15-8:30 a.m. at Capilano Golf and Country Club, 420 Southborough Dr.,West Vancouver. 604-913-3959 WEST VANCOUVER ADULT POPS BAND meets every Thursday, 7:30 p.m., at the West Vancouver Community Centre music room, 780 22nd St. New members are wanted for the woodwind and brass sections. Auditions not required. Phil, 604-9802403

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to discuss matters such as psychology, immigration, teens, music, poems, cultural issues and more.

Meetings in Farsi with English translation available, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Room 203, Capilano Mall, 935 Marine Dr., North Vancouver. 604-980-1290

ARGENTINE TANGO Learn to dance the Argentine tango Fridays, 8:45-9:45 p.m. at Presentation House, 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. $10. 604-6000657 argentinetangolab.com

ROTARY CLUB OF LIONS GATE meets Fridays at noon at the North Shore Winter Club, 1325 East Keith Rd., North Vancouver. Members of the public welcome. 604-8372362

FRIENDLY FRIDAYS An informal group meets every Friday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. for coffee and conversation at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver.

Participants work on their own knit, crochet or other projects. $4/$2. 604-9875820 mollienyehouse.com

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Students recognized as caring Canadians Two North Shore students have received the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award.

Kenneth Gordon Maplewood School student Isaac Heisler and former KGMS student Sarah Sullivan, now in Grade 7 at Upper Lynn elementary, were two of 10 B.C. students presented with the certificate by Free the Children cofounder Craig Kielburger at the We Day Evening of Champions event on Oct. 21.

Created in 1995, the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award “recognizes individuals who volunteer their time

to help others and to build a smarter and more caring nation. The award also highlights the fine example set by these volunteers, whose compassion and engagement are so much a part of our Canadian character. It allows us to thank them for their contributions and for the positive impact they have had on the lives of others,” according to a description on the Governor General of Canada website.

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How do you go through an entire provincial championship tournament without surrendering a goal and yet still end up in third place?

The Collingwood Cavaliers senior girls field hockey team can now solve that riddle but they don’t find the answer all that funny.The No. 2-ranked Cavaliers ended up in third place at the AA provincial championships held last week in Oliver despite not allowing a single goal during the run of play.Their title hopes were derailed by a hard-luck loss in penalty strokes following a 0-0 tie against No. 3-ranked St. Michael’s University School in the semifinals. Crofton House beat SMUS in the final to take the gold.

The Cavs went on to defeat the hosts from South Okanagan secondary in the third-place match, but on the long drive back to the North Shore their thoughts no doubt wandered back to those bronze medals and the improbable events that kept them from winning something a little shinier.

“Frustrating is the word of the day on that one,” said Sara Bruner, co-coach of the team along with Ashleigh Gold and Catherine Underwood. “To not give up a goal and then come in third place — it doesn’t make sense. It’s frustrating for us, but at the same time that’s how sport goes.”

The Cavaliers cruised through opening round action and then scored a 4-0 win over their West Vancouver rivals Rockridge in the quarterfinals.That set up the semifinal against

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“You never want to blame the umpiring, but there was some frustration,” said Bruner. “There were a couple of calls that any sports fan would look at and be like, ‘umm, that’s not really right.’ It’s the consistency. If you’re going to call something harsh on us, for example, do you do the same (on them)?”

The Collingwood coaches were proud of the team for rebounding in their final game to take home bronze for the second straight year.

“You never want to come fourth, you always want to win that last one,” said Bruner. “The girls rallied.

It was a bit of a mental test for them whether they could actually gather the strength — they were quite disappointed — and keep on fighting for that bronze, which they did. All credit to them.”

The Collingwood coaches said they couldn’t have asked for any more from their team, quite literally considering the circumstances of their defensive statistics.

“Our players showed really well,” said Bruner.

“You always have to keep on fighting. At least we ended on a win, on a positive note.

And I can tell you the girls will be very hungry next year.”

As for Rockridge, they rebounded from their quarter-final loss to win their next two, scoring a fifthplace finish.

“They had an amazing tournament,” said Bruner.

“A lot of the players on our team are really close to the players on their team, so they were thrilled for them.

They did really well.”

The Cavaliers have won a medal in each of the past seven provincial championships.

••• At the AAA level the Handsworth Royals were going for an incredible fourth straight championship but fell one spot short at this year’s North Shore-hosted tournament, losing the final to a tough Shawnigan Lake squad.

The Royals blasted through opening round play, outscoring their opponents 11-0, before topping Charles Best 4-0 in the quarterfinals

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and then outlasting Kelowna 1-0 in the semis.

That set up a showdown against Shawnigan, the team Handsworth beat in the final of the prestigious Bridgman Cup tournament on Vancouver Island earlier this season.

On Friday the Islandbased Shawnigan squad returned the favour, coming onto Handsworth’s home turf and claiming the title with a 4-0 victory at Rutledge Field. Icy temperatures wreaked havoc with the schedule, forcing some games to be moved from Ambleside to Sutherland, but the cold didn’t seem to slow down Shawnigan as they claimed their first AAA title since moving up from the AA ranks at the start of the season.

South Delta topped Kelowna 2-1 in the bronze medal game while West Vancouver and Argyle finished sixth and seventh to round out the North Shore contingent.West Vancouver lost to Gleneagle secondary in a shootout in their final match while Argyle topped Charles Best 1-0 in the seventh-place game.

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MSRP $21,805

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Include discontinued loyalty of $1500, cash purchase price

STK Q70490

17,498

$

Include discontinued loyalty of $1500, cash purchase price

1.4 LITRE TURBO CHARGED 4 CYL ENGINE, POWER WINDOWS, POWER LOCKS, BLUETOOTH, AUTOMATIC, AIR CONDITION & MUCH MORE.

MSRP $22,645

Now

STK Q05180

18,645

$

Include discontinued loyalty of $1500, cash purchase price

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EXPIRES NOV. 30/2014 • ALL PRICES ARE CASH PURCHASE PRICE NET OF ALL REBATES & LOYALTY PROGRAMS

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All prices are net of all programs, loyalty and are plus taxes, levies and doc fee of $598. *Prices reflect owners of discontinued brands: Hummer, Cobalt, HHR, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Saturn. Loyalty programs are taxable.

-excluding Corvette.

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