Deep Cove Crier January 2017 by North Shore News

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Penguin Plunge

Hundreds braved the icy waters off Panorama Park or watched from the shore at the annual event.

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Cove culture

Award-winning roots and blues artist Babe Gurr plays two shows at Deep Cove Shaw Theatre this month.

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For the birds: saving Maplewood mudflats by MARIA SPITALE-LEISK

A teenage birdwatcher can be credited in part with saving Maplewood mudflats. Besides 60 species of birds, random chunks of concrete, asphalt and bricks can also be spotted throughout the wildlife sanctuary – remaining remnants of a shopping centre plan for Maplewood mudflats thwarted by environmentalists. “What you are standing on is all fill – concrete, asphalt, bricks, boulders from the highrises built in the West End in the 1960s,” says Kevin Bell, a well-known North Shore naturalist and birding expert. The fill materials were dumped with the intention that a developer was eventually going to pave the mudflats and put up a shopping centre – “a sort of mini Lonsdale Quay” – and a marina. You’ve got to put yourself in the mindset of the 1950s – environmental preservation didn’t matter to most people back then, says Bell. For three decades the Maplewood mudflats and its wildlife values were under threat from circling developers, according to Bell. Bell was feeling like he was fighting a losing battle until he met teenage birdwatcher Stamatis Zogaris at the mudlflats one day in 1993. When Zogaris, 14, learned the area was set to be developed, he told Bell: “You’ve got to fight to save the whole thing.” Bell made his new friend a deal: write a leaflet about why the Maplewood mudflats should be saved and he will get Western Canada Wilderness Committee to publish it. “I never thought he would do it,” says Bell with a laugh. “But he did.” So Bell made good on his promise to join the fight to protect the mudflats, as part of a group called the Save Maplewood Committee. “This is the last intertidal mudflat on the North Shore,” explains Bell. “At one time it stretched from here to the Lions Gate Bridge. So this was the last chance to save something.” Bell totes a spotting scope as he ambles in the frigid air through the

Maplewood Flats Conservation Area in late December. Fellow longtime birders Larry Dea and Janice Wilson join Bell for a small-scale reenactment of the annual Christmas Bird Count. The bird count – a North American tradition dating back 100 years – is timed for mid-winter when all the birds have stopped migrating. Between the window of Dec. 14 and Jan. 5, birding enthusiasts in each region choose a day to spend from dawn to dusk identifying and recording birds they spot in their prescribed circle, which is approximately 24 kilometres in diameter. The icy pathways are an indication the numbers are down this year in the Deep Cove area. There were 50 different bird species spotted, when normally that number is in the range of 60 to 65. Daytime temperature were between -1 and -3 Celsius on the day of the count, sending many birds for shelter in thick shrubs. Bell and his volunteer crew of two were assigned Area E in the bird count, east of the Second Narrows bridge to Cates Park. The enthusiastic trio made stops at Maplewood Farm and Cates Park to count birds but were most successful on their home turf. “This is the best place, the conservation area, because of the intertidal area and the different habitats,” explains Bell. He plants his state-of-the-art scope on the shoreline and surveys the expansive intertidal zone that stretches for about a kilometre on this day. Bubbles rise to the surface of the shallow waters, indicating shellfish below and a smorgasbord for the seagulls screeching overhead. Mew gulls spend the winter here, says Bell, explaining how they are smaller, daintier and more refined than your common Vancouver seagull. “They don’t eat garbage,” he adds. “They eat worms and things that live in the mudflats.” Bell gets particularly excited when the purple martins come back in the springtime. “At the moment they are in the Amazon rainforest for the winter,” says

Larry Dea sets his sights on shorebirds during a feeding frenzy in the intertidal zone of the Maplewood Conservation Area. PHOTO LISA KING

they were on the verge of extinction in B.C., but these nest boxes helped saved them, says Bell. At the same time, he’s seeing

Bell, who says he can predict within a week when they will be back in the Maplewood area. The largest North American swallow, these martins nest in boxes perched on posts in the intertidal area. At one time

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Seycove student gives us the scoop by MAGGIE WHITMORE This December has been full of activities at school and has been really quite nice. I have done so much this month and I’m looking forward to everything I will be doing in January. First, we have recently finished an end-of-term project in the Performance Learning Program on the environment and us. For my project, I researched how the trash we throw out affects seabirds such as the western gull. I found that birds can be harmed by almost everything we own and use. With this in mind, I created 11 trading cards to demonstrate the impact of trash on birds and what we can do to reduce it. We presented our projects at an open house style event. I was able to answer all of the questions that people asked me about it, and I learned quite a lot that I didn’t know before. I was very pleased by how my project ended up after I worked so hard on it. The next thing we have done this term that I have really enjoyed is a math and science project based around protecting architecture from earthquakes. This project challenged me, especially testing what systems would be best for earthquake-proofing. I definitely learned a lot. We worked in pairs for it, and used an app called Minecraft. For my pair’s project, we decided to create a Norman-inspired castle made of cobblestone. We earthquake-proofed it by attaching sheer walls constructed out of steel to absorb force. We also used steel to create arches, beams, and shake arms, which would limit damage in the event of an earthquake. Our project ended up turning out just the way we had hoped. In January I am looking

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forward to quite a few things. First of all, I’m looking forward to new projects and units in math and science. We have been working on surface area and learning about earthquakes for quite a while now, and I am excited to try something different. Second, I’m looking forward to starting wood shop and metal shop. I’m also excited to try a new elective. In wood shop we will make a gumball machine and a toy boat, and then in metal shop we will make a balancing man out of metal. January will be a great month for me and I’m very excited for it. In summary, I have worked on a couple key projects in December and I will work on a few more in January. I have learned how trash affects seagulls and the challenges with building in earthquake-prone areas. In the new year I will create wooden and metal figurines in wood and metal shop, and I will start new units in science and math. This is a new way of learning for me. The project based learning, enriching assignments, technology integration, and a hands-on environment has helped me learn in a way I haven’t before. I can’t wait for 2017! Maggie Whitmore is a Grade 8 student in Seycove secondary’s Performance Learning Program. Every month we ask a Seymour or Deep Cove-area student to send us their musings on life and what they are learning in their elementary or high school. If you know a student who would like to participate, please email editor Maria Spitale-Leisk at mspitale-leisk@nsnews.com.

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birds migrating north from California and Washington that normally haven’t spread their wings this far, scrub jays and acorn woodpeckers. Bell turns his scope towards the feeding frenzy on the mudflats. He has a greater yellowlegs shorebird feasting on marine worms in his sights. “It’s all about food,” says Bell. “There are two things that wildlife are about and it’s getting enough food and reproduction. At the moment it’s about surviving the winter.” A murder of crows can be heard making a racket. “So there’s an eagle over the flats, you can hear the crows,” says Wilson, of the hallmark sign there’s a bigger bird in the area. Wilson is wearing red which is a faux pas when birding, because the birds can see you coming and will make themselves scarce. “I would normally wear black,” she says. Bell tilts the scope skywards towards the eagle’s nest in the tree. Sure enough, the majestic bird is keeping a watchful eye from his perch high above the mudflats. A sense of serenity and a sanctuary from the daily grind drew Dea to the Maplewood Conservation Area. He could be found exploring the area four or five times a week when he lived by CapU. “Every day there is

Avid birder Janice Wilson surveys the scene in the intertidal area. PHOTOS LISA KING

something different, you never know what you are going to see or what you are going to find,” says Dea. “It’s nice to be out and just be in the fresh air.” “There’s a spotted towhee,” Dea says of the large, striking sparrow jumping from bush to bush, flapping its wings. When it comes to identifying myriad bird species, many with only small distinguishing factors separating them from their cousins, images of birds are seared into Dea’s memory. He consults reference materials including

National Geographic. Nowadays there also birding apps on your phone that identify birds by sight and sound. The most elusive bird in this area, according to Bell, are any of the owl species, including the saw-whet. “They are only this small,” says Bell, cupping his hands. “They blend right in.” During the day they hide in thick coniferous trees. And they don’t make the trademark “hoo, hoo” owl sound. “They make more of see Bohemian page 5

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Seeing green Look around you, out your window or back door. Hear the birds chirping in the trees. See the babbling brook as it cascades through the forest. We live in a natural paradise, free of smog. In the Seymour area, and across the North Shore, residents pride themselves on protecting the environment and the natural spaces they live and recreate in. We now challenge them to walk the talk. How much household waste can you recycle and ultimately divert from the landfill? The District of North Vancouver will soon be offering residents a financial incentive to recycle. In the coming months the district will be issuing new garbage carts with the size relative to the type of residence, townhouse or detached home. But you have the option to upsize or downsize that cart one time for free. Here’s the catch: 2018 fees for garbage collection (utility rate) will be based on cart size. In this case, smaller is better. So it’s time to get creative. Perhaps turn to Pinterest for inspiration. Use old wine or beer bottles as a candle holder. Instead of tossing those thoughtful Christmas cards from your loved ones or optometrist, turn them into an ornament. The possibilities are endless. Also consider what household items and clothing can be donated to charity. There are plenty of donation boxes scattered throughout the Seymour area, including at Parkgate Village and at the fire hall on Mount Seymour Parkway.

The district is rolling out these new garbage and organic carts – which are locking, by the way, to keep wildlife out – to meet Metro Vancouver’s goal to recycle 80 per cent of the region’s waste by 2020. It’s time to think twice before throwing out that recyclable takeout container or any leftovers inside. As it stands, garbage arriving at the transfer station containing 25 per cent food scraps is subject to a 50 per cent surcharge on the tipping fee, which we ultimately pay. Starting July 2017, this threshold will be lowered to just 5 per cent permissible organics in garbage. You might not realize that most food scraps can go in the green can: dairy products, including cheese and yogurt, egg shells, fruits and vegetables, meat, fish, bones and seafood shells, noodles, rice, beans, grains, bread and pasta, as well as teabags and coffee grounds. Maybe keep a list in the kitchen to help remind family members on dish duty to think green before they scrape. Walkmans and Discmans hiding in your junk drawer are relics of the past that are ready for their afterlife. Keep an eye out for pop-up electronics recycling events, like the one Blueridge Community Association hosted last spring. Ultimately, it’s up to all of us to pitch in to preserve our natural environment, and perhaps save a buck or two in the process. f

New locking garbage and organics carts rolling out In North Vancouver, preserving our natural spaces and protecting the environment for future generations is always top of mind, and so is being financially responsible in our decision-making and operations. That’s why we’re embracing Metro Vancouver’s goal to recycle 80 per cent of our waste by 2020. In 2017, we’re taking new steps to keep recyclables, including organics, away from the region’s landfill in Delta and incinerator in Burnaby. Diverting recyclables and organics from the garbage stream means the existing landfill has a longer life. But that’s not the only financial advantage of sorting our waste. Garbage that contains more than 25 per cent food scraps is now subject to a 50 per cent surcharge on the tipping fee that we, and ultimately you, pay. Starting July 2017, this threshold will be lowered to just 5 per cent permissible organics in garbage, making not separating out our food scraps an increasingly costly habit. To help us all comply with these new standards and separate waste into organics, recyclables and garbage, the District of North Vancouver will be distributing new locking carts – one for garbage and one for organics – to

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all residences currently using municipal garbage collection service. Of course, we all know that living in bear territory means we need to be responsible with any waste that can attract wildlife, so the new carts will be fitted with a locking mechanism. In addition, organics will be picked up before garbage on collection day, to minimize the amount of time the food waste is sitting out on the street or in the lane. The carts will have wheels to make it easier for you to move them to the curb, and to improve worker health and safety by minimizing manual lifting of heavy cans and garbage bags by our collection crews. Cart delivery will begin in Zone 1 in early 2017 and continue across the remaining four collection zones in a phased approach throughout the year. We will also be setting up a special day for collecting old garbage and organics bins to be recycled, once everyone

has the new carts. Keep an eye on the North Shore News for ads with more information closer to your zone’s delivery date, and visit our web site at dnv. org/carts for more information. Also, don’t forget to download our waste collection app, DNVCollect, direct to your mobile device for helpful reminders about collection days. About the new cart program: ! You will receive two carts – one for garbage and one for organics – for free. ! The size of the carts you receive will depend on your house size (single-family home or townhouse). ! You will be able to upsize or downsize your carts once for free (following a trial period). ! If you change cart size a second time, you will need to pay an administrative fee. The 2018 fees for garbage collection (utility rate) will be based on cart size. f

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Happy New Year to all our clients, friends, and family. Wishing you a happy, healthy, and prosperous 2017. Seagulls are seen through a scope, feasting on marine life in the intertidal zone.

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Bohemian waxwing lucky bird find during count from page 3

a screeching noise,” says Bell. “Sometimes you can find owls because a lot of the small birds find them and they mob them. They yell and shout at them. Then you get a whole bunch of chickadees and juncos and robins. And then you know there’s something there.” A “lucky” bird find during this year’s count was a bohemian waxwing, mainly grey, about the size of a robin and distinguishable by yellow, white and red streaking on the wings. A lot of birders will use cameras to capture their finds, but Bell says he can’t be bothered to take pictures. He doesn’t likes to travel light when out in the field. Bell, an ornithologist who studied at SFU, has had an innate curiosity about wildlife since he was a child growing up near Belfast, Ireland. “The bird that got me started was a little chickadee,” he recalls.” It was a cold winter in 1947 and a blue tit was huddled in our garage. And it was very cold weather so it was all fluffed up.” Bell cupped the tiny bird with his hands and

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brought it to his mother and they cared for it. While he is a longtime champion of wildlife and environmental preservation on the North Shore, he acknowledges his predecessors who put up the good fight. “Back in the ’50s and ’60s there were people that fought to save the intertidal mudflats,” he says. Founded in 1993, Wild Bird Trust of B.C., of which Bell is a director, are the environmental stewards of the conservation area. The Wild Bird Trust created the North Shore’s first wildlife sanctuary from 76 acres of mostly fill, some of which was contaminated. The site now boasts four provincially blue-listed (at

risk) species and a bird list which has grown from 208 to 249. River otters, turtles, black-tailed deer, harbour seals, mink, coyotes and black bears are some of the larger wildlife species that find a temporary or long-term home in the area. Bell is especially amused by the river otters that play around the mudflats all year. “They are a neat animal. And they play. They love to slide down snow or mud,” he says. Currently the Maplewood Conservation Area is legally protected by the District of North Vancouver and the federal government. The area was gifted for conservation by its landowners, Port of Vancouver and the district. But Bell knows nothing is for certain in life. “With any area like this there are always developers that come along that say, ‘Oh, it’s nothing but scrub,’ he says. “The biggest security is the public wanting it kept – that is the actual bottom line. And if they are prepared to fight for it.”

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Icy initiation

Close to 300 brave souls kicked off the new year by the taking the plunge for an annual Deep Cove tradition that’s not for the faint of heart. The history of the Penguin Plunge dates back to early 1980s when Deep Cove Canoe and Kayak founders Ingrid Baxter and Merv Ovesen lived in a log cabin on the waterfront at the foot of Rockcliff Road. In 1983, Ovesen, along with three friends and a dog, braved the icy waters in front of the original Deep Cove Kayak building on New Year’s Day, launching what would become the annual Penguin Plunge. The Plunge moved to Panorama Beach a couple of years later and these days hundreds do the dash in and immediately out of the cold water, while others watch from the shoreline and celebrate with live music and usher in the new year. This year’s event featured entertainment from Gary Comeau & the Voodoo Allstars, refreshments for attendees, a bonfire to keep plungers warm, while raising $1,100 for North Shore Rescue. Commemorative T-shirts are still available through Deep Cove Outdoors, for a $10 donation to North Shore Rescue. PHOTOS LISA KING AND KEVIN HILL

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The Raven Pub and Restaurant offers more than just delicious pizza and local brews on tap. The cosy neighbourhood pub has plenty of entertainment to kick off the new year, from sports events to live music. Here’s the January entertainment lineup (music starts at 8 p.m.): Friday, Jan. 13, Adam Woodall; Saturday, Jan. 14, Mike Bertini; Friday, Jan. 20, Paul Filek; Saturday, Jan. 21, Northern Ignition; Friday, Jan. 27, Jim Rhodes; Saturday, Jan. 28, Ben Parker. The Raven is located at 1052 Deep Cove Rd. Call 604-929-3834 or visit the ravenpub.com

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You’ve seen iconic Deep Cove images and personalities emblazoned on their craft beer bottles. Deep Cove Brewers and Distillers is known locally and across the bridge for its awardwinning craft brews and spirits. Pair a pint of Golden Winter Ale Collaboration Brew with some spirited live entertainment and locally sourced food and drink inside the tasting lounge. Entertainment runs from 7-10 p.m. and the January lineup includes: Friday, Jan. 13, Adam Giles Levy; Saturday, Jan. 14, Dino DiNicolo; Friday, Jan. 20, Adam Woodall; Saturday, Jan. 21, Greg Neufeld; Friday, Jan. 27, Sentinel Spirit; Saturday, Jan. 28, Sean Michael Simpson. For a complete list of live entertainment for January, visit deepcovecraft.com.

North Vancouver singer-songwriter Dino DiNicolo will bring his unique and entertaining style to Deep Cove Brewers and Distillers on Jan. 14. PHOTO SUPPLIED

Deep Cove Brewers and Distillers is located at Unit 170 2270 Dollarton Hwy. Call 604-7701136.

DEEP COVE SHAW THEATRE

Legendary bluesman and Juno Award winner Jim Byrnes will play two special shows here in midJanuary, with guests Mainstreet Muze featuring Babe Gurr. Byrnes’ huge repertoire of music is further enhanced by his storytelling and memories from his rich experiences in the music industry in Canada and the United States. Byrnes was involved with fundraising to get the Deep Cove Cultural Centre built and continues to show his support by headlining concerts at the theatre over the past 20 years, including these upcoming shows benefiting First Impressions Theatre. Gurr is also no stranger to Deep Cove’s theatre and has

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said she is excited to have her debut concert with her new trio Mainstreet Muze at one of her favourite venues. Performances are Thursday, Jan. 19 and Friday, Jan. 20 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35 online from firstimpressionstheatre. com, by calling 604-929-9456 or can be purchased (cash only) from the Seymour Art Gallery gift shop. On Feb. 11, Deep Cove Stage Society will host a Beers and Bites event at Narrows Public House (1970 Spicer Rd.) to raise money for new seats inside the Shaw Theatre. Tickets are $25 and include one free drink, appies and a door prize entry. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. For more information or to buy tickets visit deepcovestage.com.

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Harmonica and guitar virtuoso Keith Bennett headlines the Deep Cove Coffee House this month. Bennett, who hails from Deep Cove, has performed for audiences worldwide and lent his harmonica talents to film and TV soundtracks including McGyver, Neon Rider, The Black Stallion and Sesame Street. This month’s Deep Cove Coffee House is on Friday, Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $12 and includes coffee and home-baked goodies. Opening acts: JES (Jane Slemon, Ellen van der Hoeven and Susan Larkin); Barry Truter and Susan Larkin; Gian Ward and David Adam. Doors open at 7 p.m. at Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave. For more information email dcchatmtsuc@gmail.com or call 604-363-5370.

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604-929-5744 or 604-929-9456 deepcoveheritage.com deepcoveheritage@shawcable.com m xr i | ~ ng y e } d e e the meeting room. m i p p n r n of the Deep Cove Heritage photos are now online at deepcoveheritage.com, with more being added all the time. m h | } ~ q o} generation of volunteers to come and connect with the community and learn about the local history of the Seymour area. There are many volunteer opportunities for students to seniors. m ~ |} { g j n | Belcarra are available for purchase from the office.

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Gallery and gift shop open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 604-924-1378 SeymourArtGallery.com info@seymourartgallery.com. m s q z ~ } ~ n ~ } } Seymour Art Gallery’s annual juried exhibition for new and emerging artists, running until Jan. 28. Featured artists include Fran Alexander, EJ An, Adele Maskwa-iskwew Arseneau, Shawn Becker, Marnie Boullard, Francine Drouin, Karen Evans, Marcelle Glock, Jenna Hardy, Jenny Hawkinson, Cath

w| ~g v~ p g s| vlg s ~ Klepak, Thom Harvey Kline, Janna t| g x s g ~~ s g x } Mastai, Candice Okada, Barbara k ~ g s k | g u k g Charlotte Spafford, Robin Timms, Dominique Walker and Amanda Wood. Reception and Awards Ceremony on Sunday Jan. 8 at 2 p.m. m k } n r }~ } j| ng u e g f p.m. Award-winning poet Fran Bourassa hosts as local writers read poems inspired by the exhibition. Featuring: Natasha Boskic, Daniela Gielnik, Alan Girling, Alan Hill, and Richard Rosin. m x n } ~ ~ n d e e -5 p.m. Ever-changing original arts and crafts by local artists at unbelievable prices! Closed statutory holidays. m h | } ~ } } gallery and gift shop during theatre performance intermissions. Volunteers see the show free.

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Singer-songwriter Babe Gurr brings her unique blend of roots, blues and rock to the Deep Cove Shaw Theatre for two shows in January featuring bluesman Jim Byrnes. PHOTO SUPPLIED

Babe Gurr. Byrnes’ huge repertoire of music is further enhanced with his story telling and memories from his rich experiences in the music industry. Byrnes was involved with fundraising to get the Deep Cove Cultural Centre built and has provided his continued support by headlining concerts at the theatre over the past 20 years. Babe Gurr is also no stranger to this venue and will have her debut concert with her new trio Mainstreet Muze at one of

her favourite venues. Gurr has lent her talents to fundraising concerts as well throughout the years. First Impressions Theatre always tries to use the funds generated to purchase better equipment to use in the theatre. Performances are Thursday, Jan. 19 and Friday, Jan. 20 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $35; book online at g_^]Yc`_[^^Yab^]Z[d]_[e\ac d f f | ~ } j n | Art Gallery Gift Shop. This is a fundraiser for First Impressions Theatre. f

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Making a choice to find hope in the new year by REV. DR. ED HIRD Our hearts were created to be filled with rising hope. For each of us in this new year 2017, hope is a choice. Will we be hopeful or hopeless, thankful or thankless, joyful or joyless? American evangelist Billy Graham said that people in the most affluent societies are feeling this sense of despair and hopelessness. Renowned theologian William Barclay memorably said that there

are no hopeless situations, only people who have grown hopeless about them. After the fall of France to Nazi Germany, Britain stood alone. Winston Churchill said to his cabinet: “Gentlemen, I find it rather inspiring.” There is something in hope that not all the shadows can quench. Emily Dickinson wrote: “Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul and sings the tune without the words and never stops at all.” For many people, hope

has become equivalent to wishful thinking. The term “I hope so” often means “don’t count on it.” Real hope, however, doesn’t mean maybe, could be, or possibly. It is an assurance of what is to come. Hope is rising expectation of good things right around the corner. Famous cardiologist Dr. McNair Wilson said in his autobiography Doctor’s Progress: “Hope is the medicine that I use more than any other – hope can cure nearly anything.” Dr. Harold Wolff, professor of medicine

at Cornell University, commented: “Hope, like faith and a purpose in life, is medicinal. It is not exactly a statement of belief, but a conclusion proved by meticulous controlled scientific experiment.” You can take rising hope to the bank in terms of its practical impact on our lives. Graham, who recently turned 98, said: “I’ve become an old man now, and I’ve preached all around the world. The older I get, the more I cling to that hope that I started

with many years ago.” Faith, he commented, points us beyond our problems to the hope we have in Christ. In just two months, there will be a Festival of Hope at Rogers Arena. The Billy Graham team, including his son Franklin Graham, will be there, sharing a message of rising hope and encouragement over the three nights. I was privileged two years ago to take part in the well-attended Greater Toronto Festival of Hope. The music was impressive

with top bands and local musicians involved. The spiritual hunger especially among the young people was significant. I have served over the past two years as the North Shore representative on the Greater Vancouver Festival of Hope. You are invited to come March 3 to 5 and experience a rising of hope in 2017. Rev. Ed Hird has been the rector at St. Simon’s Church, 420 Seymour River Pl., since 1987. stsimonschurch.ca f

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Deep Cove happenings in January Kick off the new year with some exciting activities in the Cove area, including shredding Mt. Seymour’s slopes for a $10 donation to charity, kayaking the serene waters of Indian Arm, and taking in a show at the Deep Cove Shaw Theatre. Here’s a curated list of activities to get you through January’s icy grip.

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Hands-on at Maplewood Farm Maplewood Farm is home to about 200 domestic farm animals and birds. Don’t miss the milking demonstration daily at 1:15 p.m. Feed the chickens and ducks (birdseed available for sale on site) or bring your own fruits and veggies to feed the bunnies. Info: maplewoodfarm.bc.ca. PHOTOS MARIA SPITALE-LEISK

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Legendary bluesman Jim Byrnes will play twice at the Deep Cove Shaw Theatre this month with special guests Mainstreet Muze featuring award-winning roots and blues artist Babe Gurr. Info: firstimpressionstheatre.com. PHOTO SUPPLIED

Winter kayaking Deep Cove Kayak offers winter tours around the Cove area through March. During this guided paddle, learn about local history and relish the beauty of your surroundings.

Jan. 23 - March 27 Shred for a Cause

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Shred for a Cause “Locals Edition,” a ski and snowboard fundraiser benefiting Vancouver women’s shelters runs Mondays on Mt. Seymour Jan. 23-March 27. Women can ski or snowboard for $10 with $5 from every lift ticket going to The Bloom Group. Men are also welcome for $33 per lift ticket 6-10 p.m. PHOTO SUPPLIED

Until Jan. 28 SAG juried art exhibition Balance is this year’s theme for the Seymour Art Gallery’s annual juried exhibition for new and emerging artists. Pictured is artist Lisa Klepak’s piece Balancing Act, made using acrylic, graphite and wax on wood. PHOTO SUPPLIED SEYMOUR ART GALLERY

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