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Golfer back in full swing after heart transplant by BEN BENGTSON When Blueridge resident Brett Third gets to Spain this summer to play competitive golf he’ll discuss strategy and tactics with his teammates and perhaps even trade barbs with opponents. But before too long the conversation will likely turn to more pressing matters: the intricacies of his heart – and the medications necessary to keep it alive, well and ticking. Given the exclusive club he’s part of, the shop talk is not surprising. And it won’t be a stretch if the liver, kidneys and lungs find their way into the discourse as well. Like many throughout the world, Third is the recipient of an organ transplant – a new heart he received three and a half years ago after living with congestive heart failure for several years previously. Third, who divides his time between Blueridge and Whistler, is also an athlete. Despite his past health challenges, he’s eager to showcase his athletic and competitive verve at this year’s World Transplant Games June 25 to July 2 in Málaga, a Mediterranean port city located on Spain’s southern coast. The games have a simple message for the world: demonstrating the benefits of successful organ transplants through recipients participating in full athletic competitions. Drawing attention to the importance of organ donation is another equally significant goal. The host city will be alive and brimming with picturesque views when transplant athletes from across the world arrive this June for the 21st summer games, ready to compete in 14 sports, including basketball, golf, cycling and track and field. But alongside Spain’s stunning scenes this summer, another scene will be taking place among the transplant athletes – many of whom are now good friends. “You can’t imagine how excited I am,” Third says about this year’s games as well as reconnecting with

his transnational pack of transplant pals. “You’ve got something in common. You’ve been through the same things. … To have somebody that you can talk to that’s having the same experience as you – it doesn’t happen every day.” Third first competed as a golfer in the transplant games in Argentina back in 2015. It was a physically and mentally challenging pursuit for him to get there in the first place. On Halloween morning seven years ago, Third was getting ready to go exercise, when all of a sudden he just “dropped.” “They took me to Lions Gate but I didn’t get out of the ambulance there because the doctors realized I needed to get to St. Paul’s right away. … The left side of my heart atrophied. We tried several things to get that back,” Third explains. For the next five years, Third, alongside his family and doctors, tried everything possible to restore his heart’s functionality and avoid a transplant. But it all proved ineffectual. “Quality of life was pretty poor. In fact, I don’t remember it,” Third says about the sense of delirium his illness caused. After much consultation, Third underwent a heart transplant procedure on Sept. 19, 2013. After more than a year of adjusting to his new heart and the multitude of drugs he was taking, things started to change. He could suddenly think clearer and had more energy. “It was fairly quickly that I started feeling like I could think straight again,” he says. Organ transplant recipients, specifically ones who have received a new heart, are encouraged to exercise and move around – but it has to be done with care. He participated in a cardiac rehabilitation program called Healthy Heart at St. Paul’s that’s partly designed to get patients exercising again. “I wouldn’t have been confident to do what I did without (the St. Paul’s staff),” Third insists. “I had it in my

Blueridge resident Brett Third will compete in the World Transplant Games this summer in Spain, reconnecting with fellow transplant friends from around the world. PHOTO MIKE WAKEFIELD

mind that I was going to golf and that was it. That was a thing I was going to be able to do.” Just as pressing on Third’s mind, however, was – and is – his insistence

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In the current provincial election campaign two parties recently committed to either reduce tolls, in the case of the B.C. Liberals, or eliminate tolls completely, in the case of the NDP, for the Golden Ears and Port Mann bridges. What seems to be forgotten is that both were financed largely by private third parties who are still owed hundreds of millions of dollars. If the tolls go, where does the money come from to pay for this debt? We should instead be having a discussion about how the government funds regional infrastructure. For instance, we need a clear definition of what the province’s tolling

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policy will be on new and existing infrastructure. Right now, the only policy is that one crossing needs to remain free of charge. Ask New Westminster how that’s working, as they experienced a 15 per cent increase in traffic coming over the Patullo Bridge since tolls were implemented on the Port Mann and Golden Ears bridges. The Pattullo was “given” to TransLink several decades ago by the province, which was pretty pleased to get the 80-year-old bridge off its balance sheet. The financing details for its imminent and necessary replacement, and whether tolling will be involved,

have not yet been made clear. So why should anyone on the North Shore care about this? Because the lack of provincial policy on tolling affects us too. We’re vulnerable to a politically driven policy that could place tolls on old infrastructure, such as the Lions Gate and Ironworkers Memorial bridges, without having had a broad discussion of what constitutes regional fairness and equity. As chairman of the TransLink Mayors’ Council from 2010 to 2015, I worked with four different transportation ministers over five years, always stressing the importance of developing an integrated approach to regional transportation planning that would balance transit, road, and bridge/tunnel construction priorities through competing business plans. No success. Instead, we have referenda requirements applied to any new source of transit funding, while massive

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financial commitments can be made on the fly for new bridges, or ignoring existing debt obligations. The North Shore should pay close attention for two reasons. Any suggestion of tolls on regional bridges would likely include local bridges, yet tolls collected would likely contribute nothing to solving the North Shore’s mobility problems. And with both main parties committing to reduce Fraser River crossing tolls, our bridges

different governance models. Any of the four provincial political parties can cut through this Gordian Knot, should they choose to do so. We all want better regional transportation options, and we all realize that it must be paid for. Give us the rules so we can plan together, make decisions based on widely understood criteria, and have projects compete for scarce funds based on sound business model planning.c

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Fundraising aids others on heart transplant list from page 1

He’s currently the treasurer for the Heart Transplant Home Society, an organization that provides housing and helps remove financial barriers for people waiting for heart transplants in B.C. Third was on the waitlist for five months for his own transplant and wanted to make sure those in more dire financial situations were less burdened during that long waiting period, one where patients are often forced to relocate in order to be close to the hospital. “I went right away to the doctors and said, ‘Well, what am I going to do here? How am I going to give back?’” says Third, who is now retired from his role as longtime president of Empire Dynamic Structures, which creates amusement rides for major theme parks including Universal Studios and Disney, as well as some of the

UPGRADING? SELLING A CONDO? THIS MARKET IS FOR YOU! We are in a very interesting market for detached homes: some neighbourhoods are on fire and others have homes selling at a glacial pace. Where you live is key to what your current real estate plans should be if you are trying to optimize your financial well being. While the results are heavily tied to location for houses, condos and townhomes are selling very, very, well in almost all areas. We have been getting bidding wars on all of our condo listings in the area, even without pricing very aggressively. Owners selling condominiums or townhouses are walking away with very good profits. The results have been so good that I am considering selling a condo that I have as an investment rental. For those buying up in price (ie. from a condo to a house) this is a perfect time as last year’s craziness has subsided in relation to house sales in most areas. It is now possible to buy a house without a bidding war! We don’t know what the future holds for the condo market (or for the market in general) with many saying that the election could have a detrimental impact on prices, regardless of who is elected. If the Province or the federal government impose more measures aimed at slowing the housing market frenzy, the current seller favourable condo market could disappear....Only time will tell but for those thinking of selling a condo-I don’t recall there ever being a better time to do so!

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largest observatory telescopes in the world. In April, Third raised $15,000 for the Home Society by throwing a whisky tasting event in Whistler. When he returns from this year’s transplant games, he intends to get more involved in transplant charities and organizations at the provincial and national level. For the time being though, he’s focused on his golf swing.

“It takes a while,” he says about getting back into the groove of things, both on the golf course and in his everyday life. He says he’ll give it his all this summer when competing in Spain, but he’s not nervous about it. He just wants to support his friends, new and old, in the transplant community. “That’s all that’s important to me, to go and hug everybody again.”

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Editorial

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! Crier Comment

Parking pirates cross line Cherry blossoms are colouring the Cove. Boaters are back on the water. The weather is getting warmer. This can only signal one thing: our perennial parking problem has bloomed again. In the past, frustrated residents reported careless motorists blocking driveways, speeding on quiet residential streets and running over garden gnomes. Then the district stepped in and added, among other mitigation strategies, parking restrictions on some local roads. Staff put in a parking-permit system on Panorama Drive near the Quarry Rock trailhead. But we’re not pointing any fingers. Now it seems the situation has reached an all-time low. Five parking

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restriction and traffic related signs were deliberately knocked down during one sunny weekend in late April, on Deep Cove Road between Badger Road and Gallant Avenue. The signs have since been replaced, District of North Vancouver spokesperson Stephanie Smiley confirms, but the remaining issue is (besides how to instill respect for the law): what can be done to unclog the Cove of traffic congestion in the summer? Are visitors taking notice of new district signage directing them to park in overflow lots at Myrtle Park and nearby schools? Should there be more bylaw enforcement? More transit service? There is nothing new parking-wise planned for Deep Cove this summer, says Smiley. We hope district council continues to take notice of the problem and look at solutions. Coun. Mathew Bond has floated the idea of bringing bike corrals to the Cove, thereby encouraging people to leave their cars at home. Last summer, there was the unpopular proposal by council to put seasonal pay parking in Deep Cove. That did not go over so well. Some residents and business owners said the Cove would lose its village charm if the parking meters showed up.c

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Thanks to Cove canine hero

Dear Editor: As we drove into the Dollarton Plaza for our morning Starbucks on Saturday, April 22, we saw two young women standing in the parking lot looking around. They were there to meet a fellow who had found their lost dog. His name is Joe Groves. The dog’s name is Benji, but Joe and his family were calling him Prickles because when they found him crouched on the busy highway pinned against a barrier and tried to pick him up, he jumped over the barrier and landed in the thick of brambles. Joe got him out of the brambles and got a lot of scratches too. It was really a joyful reunion. I think Joe was a bit of a local hero. He already had two dogs on a leash and had rescued this third little fella. The two girls were so happy. Sharon Brain, Deep Cove

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PLAY BALL! Rainy weather didn’t deter opening day ceremonies for Mount Seymour Little League April 8 at Myrtle Park. The teams paraded onto the field for speeches, players recited the Little League pledge, Sarah Jamison sang the national anthem and, to much cheering, fourtime Team Canada member Tyson Gillies threw the first pitch. Guests included North Vancouver District Mayor Richard Walton, Little League District 5 administrator Wayne Hobson and North Shore Adults Challenger Baseball co-ordinator Ian McLean. PHOTO PAUL MCGRATH

! Spiritually Speaking

The special gift of a mother by REV. DR. ED HIRD For the first 18 years of my life, I basically took my mother for granted. I loved her, but I had no idea how hard she was working to take care of us. I am so grateful that my mom is still with us on planet Earth. Many of my friends don’t have that blessing of being able to pick up the phone and hear their mother’s voice, or go out to the White Spot with her for dinner. The resilience of my mom when facing many challenges has been remarkable. My mother, with her very strong faith, has persevered through thick and thin, for better or worse, in sickness and in health. Mom, you are an example to the rest of your large family. We love you very much. Where would we be without our mothers? Mothers keep the world on track. Mothers never stop caring. Mothers never stop giving. Mom, you have modelled so much good through your caring for and serving others. I became a social worker because of the anointing that I received from you to stand up for the oppressed and disadvantaged. When I was going through teenage angst, you always listened deeply and stood with me, even though I was oblivious to your deep faith in Christ. I know that there were times when I was a teenager when you stayed up late

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waiting for me to come in. I probably helped deepen your prayer life during those times. When our three boys were young, Mom, you were so willing to help us out, looking after them so that we could have a night off, or attend a conference. The thousands of meals that you cooked for us over the years have always been delicious, a sign of your great love and care for your family. Food, indeed, is love. Whenever birthdays came along, Mom, you always invested so much of yourself in getting us just the right present. Being an artist, you had that great sense of colour co-ordination when you gave us new Christmas sweaters. You Mom, like your own mother, are a true worshipper. Your faith has been a great inspiration to me. Thank you, Mother, for inviting me to supper with Jesus when I was wandering in the wilderness, lost and hungry. I am a better person today because of that unfailing love you showed me in season and out of season. Your worth as a mother is beyond measure. You are loved, appreciated and valued not only by your son, but also by Almighty God. He loved you enough to give his only son for you. Words cannot express what you mean to me and to your loving family. Happy Mother’s Day. Rev. Ed Hird has been the rector at St. Simon’s Church since 1987. stsimonschurch.ca c

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Race to attract paddlers from Pacific Northwest

This column is dedicated to celebrating outdoor recreation in the Seymour area. Whether you are an adrenaline junkie or a Sunday afternoon ambler, there’s a slice of nature waiting for you to discover in Deep Cove. Every month we ask an outdoor recreation enthusiast east of Seymour to give us some advice on how to navigate nature in our backyard. For May, we learn more about the inaugural Indian Arm Challenge on May 13, from Amy Harris, communications manager at Deep Cove Kayak. ooo We wanted to create a new event for 2017, one that would attract paddlers from all over the Pacific Northwest to Deep Cove to experience the beauty of the area by way of an exciting endurance race. This is the first time that an event of this length has been held in North Vancouver, and we can’t wait! The Indian Arm Challenge is a 32-kilometre paddle that leaves from our rental location in Deep Cove, heading all the way up Indian Arm, around the distinctive Croker Island to the mighty Granite Falls, before heading back to Deep Cove. Paddlers can choose to complete the race solo,

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in a multi-person boat, or as part of a relay team that switches at Granite Falls. The event itself should be quite a spectacle (mostly for the participants) as participants wind themselves along the length of Indian Arm. We expect that the fastest paddlers will complete the course in around three hours, with our safety cut-off at six hours to ensure all racers are safe. Following the race we are hosting a celebratory party at our store, where we will be awarding prizes for those who make it to the podium, handing out draw prizes, enjoying a barbecue and live music, and celebrating the success of the day. We have previously held a race at this time of year called the Tour de Indian Arm, which was a shorter course, and wanted to change things up and try something new. With this race we wanted to really

showcase how stunning the local paddling can be, as well as provide people with a true challenge to kick off the paddle-sport racing season in Vancouver. We are getting really excited as it is attracting paddlers from places like Bellingham, Kelowna and Vancouver Island. It is also a race for all ages. We have a team of two 15-year-old boys doing the relay option on stand-up paddleboards, so it is great to see the younger paddlers getting involved. Our oldest paddler is currently a surfski racer from the U.S. who is 69. I don’t know many other sports that could bring such a wide range of ages together in the same arena. Details: Indian Arm Challenge When: May 13, noon Where: Deep Cove Kayak Centre Contact: Amy Harris at communications@ deepcovekayak.com, or 604-987-2202 Info: deepcovekayak.com

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Big Whoop brings harmony to Deep Cove Coffee House in May by MARIA SPITALE-LEISK Karla Mundy’s new band Big Whoop is headlining this month’s Deep Cove Coffee House on May 19, for an evening filled with “lots and lots of harmonies,” and songs of love, loss and laughter. Big Whoop will be joined by Tim Tweedale on dobro and vocals. Opening for Karla Mundy & Big Whoop is Julia Spitale; Tug Mulligan and The Octopus Orchestra; and Griffin and Holdstock. Admission: $12 (adult) and $5 (youth) children free and includes baked goodies, coffee, tea and cold drinks. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. at Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave.

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Deep Cove Brewers and Distillers is known locally and across the bridge for its award-winning craft brews and spirits. Pair a seasonal pint with some spirited live entertainment and locally sourced food and drink inside the tasting lounge. Entertainment runs 7-10 p.m. and the May lineup includes: Saturday, May 6, Alanna Jean Brown; Friday, May 12, Sean Michael; Saturday, May 13, Sentinel Spirit; Friday, May 19, Adam Woodall; Saturday, May 20, Olin Brix; Friday, May 26, Dino Dinicolo; Saturday, May 27, Emily Baran. Deep Cove Brewers and Distillers is located at Unit 1702270 Dollarton Hwy. deepcovecraft.com.

ON A FIRST NAME BASIS

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On a First Name Basis, Norm Foster’s quintessential comedy of love, explores the relationship between a very successful but cantankerous novelist who discovers he knows nothing about his maid of 28 years. She, on the other hand, knows absolutely everything about him. With revelations that are surprising, funny and extremely moving, this is a love story, a social commentary and a mystery wrapped in witty dialogue and vivid imagery. On a First Name Basis is directed by Claude A. Giroux and stars First Impressions Theatre company members Louise Porter and Ryan Crocker. Performances run Wednesdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. through May 20. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and students, and can be ordered online from firstimpressionstheatre.com, by calling 604-9299456 or cash only from the Seymour Art Gallery gift shop.

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The Raven Pub and Restaurant offers more than just delicious pizza and local brews on tap. The cosy neighbourhood pub serves up plenty of entertainment too. Here’s the May entertainment lineup (music starts at 8 p.m.): Saturday, May 6, Ray O’Toole; Friday, May 12, Northern Ignition; Saturday, May 13, Sami Ghawi & 1109; Saturday, May 20, Ben Parker; Friday, May 26, Alex Balanko; Saturday, May 27, Ben Parker. The Raven is located at 1052 Deep Cove Rd. ravenpub.com.

Enjoy a burger and beer Saturday, May 27 at Narrows Public House, in support of Blueridge Good Neighbour Day. Sunday, June 4 is the 20th annual celebration of Blueridge Good Neighbour Day, which will feature live music by the Adam Woodall Band, food trucks, concession stands, a beverage garden, kids carnival, bouncy castles, silent auction and more. Tickets for the Blueridge Good Neighbour Day pub night fundraiser are $25 and can be purchased by contacting bgnd@blueridgeca.org.

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Mother’s Day Joint 10am Service on May 14th Every May, for the past 29 years, I have written an article about Mother’s Day, usually focusing on my own dear mom. For the first 18 years of my life, I basically took my mother for granted. I loved her, but I had no idea how hard she was working in taking care of us. I am so grateful that my mom is still with us on planet earth. Many of my friends don’t have that blessing of being able to pick up the phone and hear their mother’s voice, or go out to the White Spot with her for dinner. The resilience of my mom when facing many challenges has been remarkable. My mother, with her very strong faith, has perserved through thick and thin, for better or worse, in sickness and in health. Mom, you are an example to the rest of your large family. We love you very much. As I wrote for the May 2003 Deep Cove Crier, “Where would we be without our mothers? Mothers keep the world on track. Mothers never stop caring. Mothers never stop giving.” Mom, you have modelled so much good for you through your caring for and serving others. I became a Social Worker because of the anointing that I received from you to stand up for the oppressed and disadvantage. When I was going through teenage angst, you always deeply listened and stood with me, even though I was oblivious to your deep faith in Christ. I know that there were times when I was a teenager when you stayed up late waiting for me to

come in. I probably helped deepen your prayer life during those times. When our three boys were young, Mom, you were so willing to help us out, looking after them so that we could have a night off, or attend a conference. The thousands of meals that you cooked for us over the years have always been delicious, a sign of your great love and care for your family. Food indeed is love. Whenever birthdays came along, Mom, you always invested so much of yourself in getting us just the right present. Being an artist, you had that great sense of colour co-ordination when you gave us new Christmas sweaters. You Mom, like your own mother, are a true worshipper. Your faith has been a great inspiration to me. Thank you, Mother, for inviting me to supper with Jesus, when I was wandering in the wilderness, lost and hungry. I am a better person today because of that unfailing love you showed me in season and out of season. Your worth as a Mother is beyond measure. You are loved, appreciated and valued not only by your son, but also by Almighty God. He loved you enough to give his only son for you. Words cannot express what you mean to me and to your loving family. Happy Mother’s Day. Rev. Dr. Ed Hird, Rector

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On a First Name Basis

comedy by Norm Foster directed by Claude A. Giroux

starring Louise Porter and Ryan Crocker Stage Manager Darlene Manchester Production Co-ordinator Janice Howell • Properties Audrey Grisdale The western Canadian premiere for community theatre, this delightful play tells the story of a very successful, but cantankerous novelist who suddenly discovers that he knows nothing about his maid of 28 years. She, on the other hand, knows absolutely everything about him! He makes it his mission to learn all he can about her in a most engaging conversation. With revelations that are surprising, funny and extremely moving, this is a love story, a social commentary and a mystery wrapped in witty dialogue and vivid imagery.

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Tickets also available cash only at Seymour Art Gallery

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Dinghies of Deep Cove Whether you own a houseboat, trawler or yacht, we want to get the scoop on watercrafts that call the Cove home. For May we feature a custom Bill Garden boat belonging to Deep Cove Yacht Club’s rear commodore member Roger Williams. What kind of boat is it? Quester III is a Bill Garden (famous naval architect) designed one-ofa-kind boat. It was built in Victoria in 1972 in the first owner’s backyard. The builder was a skilled boat builder who brought in students from schools to help train them in woodworking. The boat has a wood hull made of yellow cedar and oak. What is the size of the boat? It is 43-feet long, 14-feet beam (wide), four-feet draft (depth). What special features

does it have? It is a single-engine Detroit Diesel 8V71 with a bow thruster. One of its best features is the back deck, which is great for hanging out with friends and for dinners, and the command bridge, which is fantastic on a nice day to be under the Bimini and cruising. When/why did you start boating? We started boating about 30 years ago. We had moved to Deep Cove and we were looking to make new friends so we decided to join DCYC to make new friends and find out if we liked the boating lifestyle, which we have enjoyed completely. What’s your favourite area to explore? Gulf Islands, Desolation Sound, Broughton Archipelago, Indian Arm What’s your dream day on the boat?

A dream day is waking up on the boat to a sunny morning, watching the sunrise come over the North Shore Mountains while we are tied up at Iron Bay, our DCYC outstation, or at anchorage somewhere up north. "%)( )+& (%& '&!&#(* of being a member of a yacht club? The benefits of belonging to a yacht club are many. Camaraderie is one of the biggest reasons. One of the other assets is the knowledge base of all the members, which is incredible. Not only do these members have diverse careers, they have incredible knowledge about all marine and maintenance issues that come up on all boats. The members that we boat with have become lifelong friends and we have even gone on major cruises around the world together, on large cruise ships not our own boats, but we always take our DCYC burgee (flag), which we ask the captain of these cruise ships to fly while we are on board. These cruise ships have obliged. What kind of wildlife have you spotted up Indian Arm from the boat? We have spotted a pilot

Roger Williams aboard his custom Bill Garden boat, Quester III. PHOTO KEVIN HILL

whale in the Cove about 10 years ago, we have seen a deer swimming in Indian Arm near Croker Island, many black bears, elk, cougars, snow geese, swans, ducks, eagles, and seals. Besides emergency gear, what’s the one staple item that’s always on board? Our dog bowls, for our old English sheep dog Emma. $$$ The Deep Cove Yacht

Club will host its annual sailpast to officially open the boating season in the Cove on Saturday, May 13, noon-4:30 p.m. “DCYC Sailpast brings out members annually as it’s the start of the boating season. The members come to attention and motor past the commodore and salute, dip the Canadian flag, and the commodore returns the salute. Once the last boat has gone by the commodore, a cannon is fired (yes, a real but

miniature ship’s cannon) and then the boaters can come back to the docks. Once they are docked, a procession is led past all the past commodores where the members show their respect for these commodores, then the members go inside for speeches, a toast to the Queen, food and drinks. The sail past is the largest club event of the year and brings out the best in sailors and power boaters alike,” says Williams.

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! Seniors Connection by SHELLEY HARRISON RAE May means Mother’s Day, so why not indulge yourself? As popular newspaper columnist Erma Bombeck once said, “Seize the moment. Remember all those women on the Titanic who waved off the dessert cart.” I wish all the mothers and grandmothers a wonderful day on Sunday, May 14. Parkgate pacers for seniors centre members: An hour walk around the community and then stay for coffee. Mondays and Thursdays meet at Parkgate Community Centre at 1 p.m. $10 annual fee. Call: 604-983-9976. Fitness to live life better: Drop in to the seniors centre or see the Spring Parkgate Peak Newsletter to find all the fitness programs for seniors including cardiac rehab, badminton, pickleball, chair yoga and circuit training. Social and free programs: Movies with popcorn and tea/coffee. Mondays,10 a.m. sing-a-long; Tuesdays 1-3 p.m., craft circle; Fridays 1-3:30 p.m. Drop-in games: Only $3 with an active membership, includes coffee and baked goods. Come and play bridge, chess,

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Participants practise breathing and relaxation during Chair Yoga, Fridays at Parkgate Community Centre. PHOTOS SUPPLIED ANNIE SIMOLA

cribbage, Mah Jong or Scrabble. Monday lunch and listen podcast series: Lunch $6/$8, pay at the front desk. May 8, 15 and 29, CBC’s Fault Lines will be played during lunch service. Parkgate Community Kitchen Lunch: (sponsored by Cedar Springs) Monday and Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $6/members/$8 nonmembers/$10 family (one adult and up to two kids); $4 soup or sandwich. Purchase passes at Parkgate front desk. Many meal options to choose from. My Parkgate Break: For those caring for someone with early to moderate dementia living at home with a family caregiver. Tuesday and Thursday (half-day) programs with mild fitness, social and leisure activities. Program leaders and trained volunteers care for participants while the family caregiver has a few hours of respite time. Transportation, meals, and snacks are provided. Contact Renee Matthee at 604983-6350 or send an email to matthee@ myparkgate.com.

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Deep Cove happenings Eileen Lewis and Katie Lefebvre showcase some of Lewis’ colourful bags, which May 13 she makes from recycled materials and St. Pius X donates proceeds from sales to charity. fair St. Pius X parish will host its annual Spring Fair on Saturday, May 13, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1150 Mt. Seymour Rd. There will be games, food, crafts and lots of family activities. Craft vendor tables are available for $25. Contact Carol at 604-929-6235 or Katie at 604-929-2930 for more information. PHOTO MARIA SPITALE-LEISK

June 4

Blueridge Good Neighbour Day

May 15

Blueridge Good Neighbour Day celebrates its 20th anniversary on June 4. The theme this year is Our Community, Our Canada, and organizers are inviting everyone to come decked out in red and white in support of our nation’s 100th birthday year. Events kick off with the parade at 10:45 a.m. at the corner of Berkley and Hyannis and the party continues until 3 p.m. at Blueridge Elementary. PHOTO SUPPLIED

Pull Together Erian Baxter, Megan Curren, Bob Putnam and Jen McCarthy are part of group of Cove merchants who have launched a paddling event to protest the Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion. Motivated to protect the natural beauty of Indian Arm, the merchants have created an event to pull together with the Tsleil-Waututh and Coldwater Nations. The Pull Together campaign is raising funds for the legal challenge and continued opposition to the pipeline expansion that would see a significant increase in tanker traffic through Burrard Inlet. Many Deep Cove businesses are donating partial proceeds of their sales to the campaign on May 15. Those looking to join in solidarity can meet at Deep Cove Kayak at 6 p.m. for an evening paddle, with special rental rates all going to the cause. Call 604-929-2268 to reserve, or bring your own vessel. The Raven Pub will host a fundraiser after the paddle session, at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 for a pizza and a drink and can be purchased by calling 604-838-2046. PHOTO MIKE WAKEFIELD

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