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Province to decide on Tim Jones Peak Mount Seymour’s second peak to get memorial plaque, helipad

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With nearly two years passed since the death of Tim Jones, the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations will soon be making a decision on whether to officially

rename the second pump of Mount Seymour Tim Jones Peak. “Obviously, my family is extremely supportive of the idea,” said Curtis Jones, Tim’s son and North Shore Rescue teammate. Beyond a potential renaming, the province has something else in store for

the peak. North VancouverSeymour MLA Jane Thornthwaite and BC Parks have arranged for funding to have a new helipad and plaque memorializing Jones put on the peak. “It’s coming up on two years in January. It’d be nice to have that up there,” Curtis said. “We’re excited. The rescue team is excited. It means a ton.” The peak was a special place for Jones. That’s where

the North Shore Rescue team cabin is. It’s where he used to hike with his dog Abbi. It was the sight of numerous rescue missions and it’s where he was hiking back from when he collapsed and died in January 2014. Mike Danks, Jones’ successor at the helm of North Shore Rescue, is also looking forward to the lasting memorial. “It’s such a fitting tribute to Tim and it’s a really good

spot that people can go to and remember him. We’ll always think of Tim when we have calls in that area,” he said. The plaque is being designed by a Squamish Nation artist and features Jones’ image and an eagle – both “protectors of the mountain,” Curtis said. BC Parks had intended to install the helipad and plaque in September but bad weather put the project off

for the winter. Curtis said he’s hoping to see it move forward “as soon as the snow melts.” As for the renaming, the province recently wrote to the City and District of North Vancouver, Metro Vancouver, Belcarra, Port Moody, Anmore, BC Parks and various outdoor clubs asking for comment on the proposal. The province must See North page 9

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HO! HO! HOLD IT RIGHT THERE: Santa spent a few hours moonlighting for the West Vancouver Police Department Dec. 23, reminding drivers that texting or talking on the phone behind the wheel would result in a lump of coal and a hefty ticket. PHOTO MIKE WAKEFIELD

A North Vancouver family’s “dream home” became more of a nightmare Tuesday after it was dealt heavy damage by a fire. Just after 11 p.m. a neighbour called the North Vancouver City Fire Department to the 200-block of West 22nd Street after smoke was noticed coming from the property. Much of the main floor was engulfed in flames when fire crews got there. “Pretty devastating, obviously this is their neighbourhood, their home,” said deputy fire chief Bob Schreiner of the department. “As it turned out, this home was just about ready for move-in. It was pretty much at the finished carpentry stage.” See Police page 11

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A team of 15 marine mammal scientists examine the carcass of a dead fin whale carried into port on the bow of a cruise ship in May. PHOTO MIKE WAKEFIELD

Kenny Chesney brought some Big Country to the posh shore of West Vancouver. PHOTO PAUL MCGRATH

The first of a two-part news quiz

1 A Coquitlam man was arrested with marijuana, cocaine, heroin and methamphetamines after dialing a wrong number and offering drugs for sale. Who answered the phone?

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2 February marked 10 years from what catastrophe that nearly left the North Shore News in the ashcan of history?

5 City of North Vancouver council formally abandoned any potential plans for including these two flashy but highly divisive amusements on its soon-to-be-redeveloped

activities, according to the McCreary Centre Society.

11 The City and District of North Vancouver and North Vancouver school board won colourful praise for hoisting this flag.

17 This volunteer society organized a rescue effort to carry 50 individuals to safety after they became trapped by a massive rock slide.

12 When Justin Trudeau came to campaign on the North Shore, he said it was like coming home. Why?

3 Midway through a party being thrown to celebrate their achievements, this beloved volunteer organization was called into action. 4 What obsolete and apparently unfamiliar electronic device prompted a rush-hour evacuation of the SeaBus when a well-meaning rider found it under a seat and believed it was a bomb?

to work on this 14-metrelong, deep water explorer.

13 Hardly Sarah McLachlan or Ed Sheeran, June’s Ambleside Live headliner was a bit of a blue collar departure for West Vancouver. Who was it?

HMCS Annapolis floats docked on Gambier Island while a court battle raged on to determine its future. It now sits on the bottom of Howe Sound. PHOTO SUPPLIED waterfront. 6 A Lower Mainland developer offered one of these normally big-ticket items for free (providing you came to pick it up and take it away yourself). 7 After decades patrolling Canada’s seas and endless, fierce battles

in the courtroom, HMCS Annapolis was finally sunk in Howe Sound by this. 8 The City of North Vancouver’s bylaws for this hazardous activity are about as strict as they get. But don’t expect the ticket book to come out if you get caught, one Lower Lonsdale business owner

figured out. 9 Sorry, mom. A North Vancouver woman crashed her SUV into a power pole and was fined $367, all because she was reaching for this item. 10 Crews gathered at Seaspan’s North Vancouver shipyard got

14 After being called military-esque and Orwellian, the North Shore Mountain Bike Association quickly disbanded this group dedicated to monitoring trail conditions. 15 Citing health concerns, the province banned the sale of these bafflingly popular devices to minors. 16 North Shore teens are leaders in the province when it comes to these

18 Five years after they raised more than $100,000 to build a playground at Fromme elementary, Braemar area parents were dismayed to see their kids kicked off the soccer field. Why couldn’t the kids stay and play? 19 How much money did West Vancouver Mayor Michael Smith accept in campaign donations from individuals, businesses and unions, according to financial disclosure statement released in the spring? 20 West Vancouver Baptist Church planned to erect one of these, 14.9 metres high, but abandoned the idea over objections from parishioners. See Part 2 in our Wednesday, Dec. 30 edition.

ANSWERS: 1. A North Van RCMP member. 2. An arson at its 12th and Lonsdale office. 3. North Shore Rescue. 4. A portable cassette player or Walkman. 5. A ferris wheel and slot machines. 6. A heritage home on East Fifth Street. 7. The Artificial Reef Society of B.C. 8. Smoking on the street. 9. A Mother’s Day bouquet. 10. A dead fin whale that came into port on the bow of a cruise ship. 11. The LGBTQ pride flag. 12. His mother grew up here and his grandfather was a Liberal MP for Capilano. 13. Kenny Chesney. 14. The North Shore Watchmen. 15. E-cigarettes. 16. Drinking alcohol and smoking both tobacco and pot. 17. The Seymour Salmonid Society (the salmon were trapped on the Seymour River at spawning time). 18. Fromme elementary was closed and leased to a private French school. 19. $0.He ran unopposed. 20. A Telus cell tower

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McBarge sets sail for refit Expo 86 icon to get $4.5M overhaul by WV developer

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A super-sized makeover is on the menu for “McBarge.” The dilapidated, graffiticovered floating restaurant built for McDonald’s for Expo 86 that’s been anchored in Burrard Inlet since 1991 will be towed to a shipyard in Maple Ridge to undergo a $4.5-million refurbishment. West Vancouver developer Howard Meakin, whose company Sturgeon’s Development owns the iconic piece of Expo history, said the hulking barge was scheduled to be moved by tugboats Monday but the voyage was temporarily postponed due to weather and tides. “It’s leaving port, weather permitting, within the next 24 hours,” Meakin said. Once at the shipyard, Meakin said the barge will undergo a complete refit and be restored to “its original exterior look.” The futuristic-looking

floating McDonald’s was designed by naval architects Robert Allan Ltd. for approximately $12 million. When it debuted at the World Fair in Vancouver in 1986, the floating fast-food restaurant was officially named Friendship 500 but also known as “McBarge” and served nearly 1,500 meals per day. The bistro-style floating restaurant was staffed by employees dressed in nautical-themed uniforms. Fries, burgers and other McDonald’s favourites were delivered to the front counter by conveyor belt. A few years after Expo, the barge was towed from False Creek to Burrard Inlet near the shoreline in Burnaby, where it has become a target of vandals and souvenir hunters through the years. Meakin has owned the barge for 16 years. Previously, McBarge was the centrepiece of a proposed $10-million floating restaurant and marina project on the waterfront in Mission,

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Rescue them T he North Shore is blessed with some incredible service and volunteer organizations. But we can’t think of any so selfless as North Shore Rescue. At a moment’s notice, the team members drop what they’re doing and head out into the backcountry, interrupting their home and professional lives, putting themselves in harm’s way and enduring treacherous conditions when there’s even a slim chance a life can be saved. The team marked its 50th year by carrying out a record number of rescues. By December, NSR had been called for 131 operations, totalling a whopping 6,179 volunteer hours. If you include training and administrative time, that’s closer to 12,000 hours. As a result, there are 191 people spending Christmas with their families this year who otherwise might not

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Newcomers not always warmly welcomed Dear Editor: We hear so much today about being tolerant and welcoming to newcomers to our country. We give them moral support; we help them with their language problems, we arrange for food and shelter, and even provide them with financial assistance. When I came to Canada as a legal immigrant with a wife and two babies, there was none of the previously mentioned help available or offered. I left a city in the centre of the Cold

War, Berlin, where I had been previously incarcerated by the East German Secret Police under suspicion of being an American spy. I had reason enough trying to get out, just like people leaving their countries today, escaping from various dangers. I wish our family would have had the same welcoming offered as refugees receive today. There was no prime minister welcoming a shipload of immigrants stepping ashore in Quebec in 1957, or at any other time. My son failed Grade 1 because he could not speak or understand the English language

well enough. I had to find work – any kind of work – and experienced resentments from some locals. To many of them the only good German was still a dead German. On the positive side, several of our new neighbours were kind and supportive, as two of them gladly volunteered to be witnesses at our citizenship ceremony in 1962. My arrival in Canada happened almost 60 years ago and coming here was the best decision we ever made in our life. Gerhard Winkler North Vancouver

‘Shop local’ is key to preserving community spirit Dear Editor: At Christmas, many people reflect nostalgically on the good old days when the North Shore had more sense of community, and everyone knew their neighbours. After an experience this week, I believe supporting North Shore owner-managed businesses is one of the best ways to preserve that neighbourhood spirit and community. My car broke down at Lonsdale Quay

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If the same people who reminisce about the good old days of a community-minded North Shore chose to support local North Shore owner-managed businesses a little more, and anonymous corporate giants a little less, I think we would make big strides in preserving the sense of community spirit on the North Shore. Wendy Royle North Vancouver

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Happy Holidays and a Money New Year! This Christmas season I learned a valuable life lesson about the true spirit of giving, love and happiness. The lesson is this: When you want to give the gift of true happiness, when you want to see the faces of your loved ones light up with pure joy, there is one and only one thing in this world that you need to give them. It’s just three simple little words: Cold. Hard. Cash. I’ve always lived a life focused on fun experiences and connecting with loved ones rather than spending all my waking hours chasing dollars. I mean, I’m a print journalist, for heaven’s sake. My viewpoint changed, however, after a lesson that was taught to me, as all my life lessons are these days, by my two young children. The evening was winding down at a family Christmas gathering this holiday season when my two boys – ages 2 and 5 – were both presented with one final gift: a cute little felt stocking, kind of like something you’d find hung over the mantelpiece of a wealthy raccoon. Inside each stocking was a folded piece of paper. My older son couldn’t read what was written on it, but he knew it was a cheque, and that meant money. But how much money? The total was announced. It wasn’t an obscene amount, but it was more than his little hands had ever held before. His sharp brain

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has been added as background music. And it was contagious. Almost instantly my twoyear-old son was doing the same celebration even though he had no idea what he was celebrating (he has such a poor grasp of the value of money he could practically be the CEO of B.C. Ferries). But the little guy knew his brother was more excited than a zombie at a free brains buffet, so he lost his mind too. Before long we were all jumping and laughing and dancing. My wife and I resisted for a little while but eventually we couldn’t help it. The celebration did, after all, last a good five minutes.

By the end of it my son was just walking around in a delirious daze mumbling “oh my goodness oh my goodness oh my goodness.” It made me rethink my stance on money. I’ve watched It’s a Wonderful Life over and over and it’s near impossible to stop from tearing up at the end when the whole town comes into Jimmy Stewart’s house. But why do we always cry at the end? I’ll tell you why. It sure as heck isn’t Zuzu’s petals. Ask yourself this: which would you rather receive at Christmas – a couple of flower petals, a bleeding lip, or a Big Basket of CA$H!?! Now I may be wrong about this. In fact, my son

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Police seek witnesses to suspicious fire From page 1 According to Schreiner, the family who owns the property has lived on the site for 15 years and was staying elsewhere while construction was completed. “This was kind of the fruition of their dream home,” he said. Schreiner said, however, that salvaging the home

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Pop, lock, and take it from the tippy top. It’s something many kids on the North Shore do every week. Dance, especially hip hop, is a popular afterschool activity, and now even more kids will have the opportunity to give it a try with RNB Dance’s new adaptive dance class for students with special needs. “It’s very open, it’s very casual,” explains Hayley Walker, artistic director. “The music is energetic, and it’s upbeat, and it’s fun.” The non-profit dance studio has offered adaptive dance classes in past years as part of school programs. Local students attended the workshops during the day as a field trip. The feedback from participants, parents, and teachers was positive, and Walker says they wanted to add an evening version of the class as another option that isn’t part of a school program. But it wasn’t until the group recently got its new location at Lynn Valley Village that it had the space

Seven-year-old Linnaya Howard gets into the music with instructor Sharon Lee during an adaptive dance class at RNB Dance’s new studio in Lynn Valley. PHOTO PAUL MCGRATH to provide the new class. “We’re really grateful that people have been a part of helping this happen and

it means we can offer more dance to the community and within the community,” says Walker. “We always want to

give back to the community because the community has given us a lot.” The new adaptive dance class, which starts in January, will be held once a week, and Walker explains that there isn’t a specific age range yet, although school-age is an ideal lower limit for now. There aren’t specific details about level of ability or special needs either. Walker explains that it depends on each individual child and she encourages parents to let their kids try one class for free and see how they like it before deciding whether or not to sign up for the weekly course. “We want a wide range of kids to participate,” says Walker. The style of dance will be “very free” but kids will also learn some basic steps from instructor Sharon Lee, who is an experienced instructor, notes Walker. RNB is holding a party for the grand opening of its new location on Jan. 9. They will also hold their annual fundraiser performance in February at Centennial Theatre, which features dancers from all their classes. Check the website at rnbdance.ca for details about the class and both events.

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Watching a Canadian Coast Guard hovercraft make its way in through Burrard Inlet is an exciting site. Its noisy blowers pushing the large air cushion beneath the hull through the waves makes quite an impression. The hybrid vehicle is a unique invention and one that will be explored in the Science Adventures program at John Braithwaite Community Centre starting in January. The course will allow kids to build their own hovercrafts (a much smaller version than the real one) and catapults, along with a bunch of other science experiments. Jennifer Norris, a programmer with the North Vancouver Recreation and Culture Commission, notes that the program allows children to learn science through a fun, art-based curriculum through structured and unstructured activities

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Tis the season to throw another log on the fire and curl up with a few good books. Here are three titles that make my ‘must read’ list this holiday season. Judging from my emails, many of my readers find it a challenge to communicate with health professionals. Talk to Your Doc: The Patient’s Guide is billed as the definitive guide for patients looking for the best health outcome. Author Mary F. Hawkins, a health-care columnist and lecturer at the University of Ottawa, helps the reader ask the smart questions and develop the best relationship with health care providers and the health care system. Talk to Your Doc is from Self Counsel Press, a local outfit with an office in North Vancouver, and the book includes free access to a download kit. Other titles from this publisher include, Aging Safely in Your Home, Financial Care for Your Aging Parent, Making the Right Move: Housing Options for Seniors and the Caregivers Guide for Canadians. Each of these

books is written in plain language expressly for a Canadian audience. Meet Mr. Doom and Mr. Gloom – a.k.a. my own retirement plan. In The Real Retirement: Why You Could Be Better Off Than You Think, and How to Make That Happen, authors Fred Vettese and Bill Morneau make the case that with a little planning many of us may actually be better off in retirement than we were during our working years. I sure hope so. If the name Bill Morneau rings a bell it should – he’s the newly appointed Minister of Finance in the Trudeau government. My go-to guy for making the numbers simple in our day-to-day financial life is Moshe Milevsky, a professor at Toronto’s York University and an expert on retirement income. Milevsky is out with a new book on annuities this year but since you need money to buy an annuity and I don’t have any, Milevsky’s book will have to wait until next year. How would you like to reinvent your retirement?

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bags packed already. “Maybe you should read the book first,” says the wife. Maybe she’s right. All three of my mustread books are available from the North Vancouver District Public Library. The Real Retirement can also be found at the West Vancouver Memorial Library. So there’s my reading list. Which book should I tackle first? It’s a bit of a dilemma. Well maybe not. Let’s summarize. I’ve got a book on health care that reminds me of my own mortality. I’ve got a book that will likely expose the flaws in my retirement plan and a book that tells me how I can live like a king in a paradise for few dollars a day. When you look at it that way the choice of which book I pick up first becomes rather obvious.

MERRY MAKERS The Capilano Community Services Society Seniors’ Hub held a Christmas social tea and entertainment event, featuring a performance by Gary Tom, Dec. 10 at Capilano House. Those in attendance included staff members Sue Bradshaw, executive director Renée Strong, Melanie MacAuley and Azar Ziamanesh above, and below, volunteers Diane Tommasi, Isobel McDonald and Anna Bentley. PHOTOS PAUL MCGRATH

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Notable Potables ’Tis the season for bubble, bubble and more bubble. The good news about sparkling wine and Champagne is that an abundance of choice makes it easy with something for everyone’s taste and budget. This month, (arguably the best “entry-level” Cava in the market) Segura Viudas is on special. Grab a bottle of this citrus and tropical-toned sparkler as the perfect match for smoked salmon or party bites, and (why not?) another for midnight (BCLS $13, on special until Jan 2, 89 points). However, while good Cava indeed rocks, surely

(even if you don’t drink a lot of French “big C” Champagne) the one time you should is at midnight on New Year’s Eve. But, more to the point, don’t wait until midnight. The two most overlooked facts about Champagne are: first, it’s a fantastic and very versatile food wine; and, second, vintage Champagne (when you consider all the work that went into its making, and the age of the wine in bottle) can actually add up to quite a bargain. The other night found me at legendary Sun Sui Wah, where a few of us were test driving a few glasses of luxury Champagnes matched with an equally impressive array of plates. As it happens, Moet & Chandon Brut Impérial (with its toasty, bready notes and apple citrus hints wrapped in decent acidity) adds up to a great example of just how well Champagne can work with myriad flavours. And if you’re partial to jellyfish or dried scallop and enoki (as I am), it’s a slam dunk. Or you could force it down with

lobster, too (BCLS $61, 90 points). Moving into headier territory, we were soon exploring some truly serious vintages, all in definite splurge territory but all high scorers and worthy in the name of quality and celebration. Dom Perignon Blanc 2005 Champagne rewards with persistent bubbles, citrus and brioche, and a very elegant, creamy but substantial structure, plus honey and zesty notes over definite chalky, mineral undertones. It’s the kind of wine that just keeps changing in the glass, if you can make it last that long, and you probably should at around $200 a pop. But here’s the clincher: It is suggested that you don’t serve it in a flute. It’s better to pour it into a white wine or a Burgundy glass. A great match with roasted squab (BCLS $200; 93 points). Another highlight, another splurge, Dom Perignon Rosé 2003 Champagne (Pinot Noir and Chardonnay), is aged on lees for 10 years before its release. From one of the

hottest vintages in many decades, while fleshy, this strawberry-raspberry-toned drop is elegant, and very Pinot-driven, with earthy undertones that work perfectly with shredded duck (BCLS $270, 94 points). Meanwhile, back on Earth, Sumac Ridge has released another Steller’s Jay Sparkling Shiraz, which makes for a fun addition to any holiday party. This style of wine is a favourite of Down Under drinkers who will often enjoy it as an aperitif. This is a pretty full-bodied example, with layers of black cherry and chocolate that cry out for strong cheese, roast duck, or, yes, even dark chocolate mousse. Pretty in the glass, and a definite crowd pleaser (BCLS $26, 90 points). Also, before we leap into a pool of Prosecco at the upcoming International

Columnist Tim Pawsey notes that Dom Perignon Blanc 2005 is the kind of wine that changes in the glass. PHOTO TIM PAWSEY Wine Festival, let’s remember 2015’s festival was all about Australia. And one of the fave wines turned out to be this bubble: Jansz Premium Cuvée (Tasmania). This classic Chardonnay and Pinot Noir blend sparkler sports a persistent stream of bubbles with

pear, citrus and a very Champagne-like bready note, all for just $28, 91 points. Happy new year! Tim Pawsey writes about wine for numerous publications and online as the Hired Belly at hiredbelly.com. Contact: info@hiredbelly.com.

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YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to THE GAMES PEOPLE PLAY

Boys team makes a splash North Shore male synchro team achieves strong showing

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The Saanich Commonwealth Pool in Victoria was hopping with packed bleachers, athletes warming up for the provincial championships and families out for a public swim. In the midst of all that action, six boys from the North Shore walked up to the water’s edge, and all eyes turned to them. It’s not every day that you see an all-male synchronized swimming team. In fact, that’s something you almost never see – this was the only boys team in the entire provincial competition. That didn’t stop the boys, all between the ages of nine and 14, from diving in and making a big splash. Coach Jennifer Joy Anderson of the Cruisers Aquatics Club assembled the team but, in the beginning, it took a little bit of convincing to get all the boys on board. “I remembered at the first practice my mom told me, ‘go to the coach,’ and I

North Shore all-boys synchronized swimming team members Kristopher Kirkwood (centre) with (from left), Andres Delgado, Josh Eng, Jayden Cheung, Elijah Sim and Ethan Eng won a gold medal in the provincial championships earlier this year. PHOTO PAUL MCGRATH refused, saying ‘only girls,’ thinking this is a girls sport only,” wrote Jayden Cheung in a note to the North Shore News (several team members collected their thoughts for this article). “Later on, more boys came in to the practice and it

turned out to be really fun.” Other team members weren’t so tough to crack. Several joined the squad because they believed the training would improve their performances in their other water sports. “I joined synchro to

help cross-train for water polo,” said Josh Eng. “I was surprised at how much I enjoyed it.” Once everyone was on board it was time to start training the boys to do movements they’d never done before, in water or out.

“Our coach, JJ, was really patient with us,” said Ethan Eng. “Boys can’t do the splits.” Coach Anderson confirmed that sticking point. “Anything that See Synchro page 28

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Syncho swim routine was performed to AC/DC From page 27 required a lot of flexibility they weren’t too keen on.” “We all worked very hard to learn the new routines in every practice,” added Cheung. “We were all water polo players and strong swimmers and it helps with the treading water and balancing.” Anderson said the training sessions were very different from what she experiences with her girls teams. “The guys tend to be a lot louder,” she said. “Also, given that most of them are water polo players, they tend to try and drown each other partway through practice.” The final piece of the puzzle came when the boys picked their music. A waltz or tango just wouldn’t do, so the boys settled on. . . AC/DC. “Other groups were doing Disney things, or more girly things,” said Anderson. “‘T.N.T.’ was very masculine. Very exciting.”

With that classic track blaring throughout the packed Commonwealth pool, the boys went on to rock their performance. “They did really well at provincials,” said Anderson. “You could definitely see that they improved a lot. . . . They had lots of energy, they were pretty sharp, really in sync. It was good to see.” When they finished, the crowd went nuts. “The guys have great presentation,” said Anderson. “They’re very good at making connections with the judges and the audience and bringing enthusiasm to every performance.” The cheers revived when the winner of the beginner team synchro category was announced: gold for the boys. Rock on. “At the medal ceremony, we were all extremely excited to earn the gold medal,” said Kristopher Kirkwood. “I was excited and proud

to win the gold medal and I’d compete again next year,” added Josh Eng. “I like our coach JJ, she was cool and gave us candy. She made practices fun and interesting. I think she helped us all improve our fly time. . . . Ha ha.” The competition was held in See First page 30

NO REGRETS Seycove Seyhawks’ Christopher Ross (in white) makes a play against opposing team the Lord Tweedsmuir Panthers in the semifinals of the No Regrets basketball tournament Dec. 12 at West Vancouver secondary. The Panthers knocked off the Seyhawks 84-64 and went on to take silver, losing to Calgary’s Western Canada High School in the final, while Seycove lost to Collingwood in the bronze medal game. See more pics at nsnews.com/photo-galleries. PHOTO PAUL MCGRATH

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North Van native rockets to bronze finish

North Vancouver native Jane Channell slid to her first career podium on the Skeleton World Cup, winning the bronze in Winterberg, Germany, Dec. 4. The 27-year-old rocketed down the 14-corner track in a tworun time of 1:58.75 to slide onto the final step of the podium, according to a press release from Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton. It feels so good to have been able to put together two consistent runs, said Channell, in the statement. The weather conditions weren’t ideal. The first run, the track was covered in fog. It cleared up a bit for the second run, but the track still wasn’t fast. Knowing the weather couldn’t be controlled, she told herself to roll on and slide with what was given to her, she added. Germany’s Tina Hermann won the race with a time of 1:57.87, while Jacqueline Loelling, also of Germany, slid to the silver with a time of

Jane Channell competes in the recent Winterberg, Germany, Skeleton World Cup (above) and (at right), celebrates her first-podium finish, winning a bronze medal for her performance. PHOTOS SUPPLIED CHARLIE BOOKER 1:58.27. Competing in just her second year on the World Cup, Channell has had some success in Winterberg. She narrowly missed the podium, placing fourth at the World Championships on the same track last year. A former studentathlete at Simon Fraser

University, Channell’s dream of competing in skeleton at the Olympic Games took shape when Vancouver won the opportunity to host the 2010 Games. After participating in a recruitment camp, Channell took advantage of the Whistler Sliding Centre and has never looked back.

First place win a proud moment From page 28 the summer but the team – which also included Andres Delgado and Elijah Sim – is still talking about the event.

They reunited to get the photo taken for this story. They’re all on to other water sports now – back hard at work trying to drown each other in water polo

battles – but they did come away with at least one new skill. “They got the splits in the end,” said Anderson with a laugh.

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MAR 21 – APR 20 Aries, you are familiar with the expression, “Your eyes are bigger than your stomach.” This week you have bitten off a project that is just too much to chew. Enlist some help.

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