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A typical Blewman family vacation might involve a road trip to Kelowna or a few days at a log cabin in the woods.

This summer, though, the Lynn Valley residents have their sights set further afield. Mom Jill and her three kids James, 17, Katie, 15, and Ben, eight, are departing for Rwanda on Aug. 2 and will spend three weeks in the east-central African country.

This is no carefree fun-inthe-sun holiday, rather, the Blewmans are going overseas as volunteers with North Vancouver-based charity organization Embrace Rwanda.

“It’s neat to be able to be going as a family,” says Jill, whose husband Paul is staying behind to hold down the fort.

“Even though we’ll be having the same experience, we’ll all have different takeaways and different perspectives on it when we come home.”

Jill first learned about Embrace Rwanda after reading about its founder and executive director Hilary King in the North Shore News last spring.

The charity supports communities in poverty-stricken areas of rural Rwanda through programs focused on maternal health, early childhood education, vocational training, and economic development.

Normally, when Jill reads an article that piques her interest, she’ll think, “Oh, that’s so cool,” and then move on with her day. This time, though, something drew her in.

“I went down to the computer and emailed Hilary right away.”

An elementary teacher with the North Vancouver School District, Jill figured she could help out by creating learning resources to send to Rwanda. But after meeting King for coffee, she was motivated to do more. Before she knew it, she was back home chatting with her husband and “delicately” broached the subject of actually going to Rwanda to volunteer at a preschool.

“He agreed that it was an amazing experience to participate in.”

Then it came time to convince her kids to come along. Her eldest, James, who graduated from Argyle secondary in June, admits he was a bit skeptical when she first pitched the summer trip.

“Oh wow, what’s mom got planned now?” he thought to himself. But when he realized it wasn’t just talk, that his mom was serious, the idea grew on him. “As I heard more and more about it, I got more interested.”

During the school year, James networked with classmates and received lots of in-kind donations to bring overseas, including soccer balls from the North Shore Girls Soccer Club (which he’ll need to deflate before packing). He and his sister, Katie, also set up a donation box at Argyle to collect new and gently used school supplies and ended up receiving far more than they expected.

Katie, meanwhile, is a member of Argyle’s Schools for Africa club, which raises funds for various charitable organizations that support causes in Africa.

“It’s nice to do,” Katie says, “but it’s not really the same as going and seeing where your money’s going.” ! ! !

It’s not often that Embrace Rwanda brings youth on its volunteer trips, but this summer is an exception. Of the 10 people going, half are under 25 – the three young Blewmans, plus a 15-year-old and a 22-year-old. King says the young team members will be a huge asset in the preschools.

“They will be great at interacting with the children and just helping to involve the children,” she says.

The locals enrolled in Embrace Rwanda’s vocational training program have formed a recreational soccer team and King expects the players will be thrilled to kick the ball around with some young Canadians.

“They’ll want to practise their English and they’ll want to find out about Canada and they’re going to ask young people,” she says, explaining most residents in the region they are visiting

James, Jill, Ben and Katie Blewman are heading to Rwanda on Tuesday for a three-week volunteer stint. PHOTO CINDY GOODMAN speak Kinyarwanda as a first language, but schools in Rwanda recently transitioned to English instruction.

King founded Embrace Rwanda nearly a decade ago.

In 2006, the North Vancouver resident went on a tour of a rural Rwandan hospital with a Lower Mainland Anglican church group. There, she saw a premature baby curled up in a washing bowl next to a wood stove to keep warm. At the time, King was working at Lions Gate Hospital and was struck by the profound difference between the two health-care facilities. She didn’t have the capacity to raise funds for a brand new hospital in Rwanda, but she did have experience in community development. In 2008, she established the Rwandanbased Healthy Mum’s Project, which helps mothers through pregnancy by offering consultations with health workers and giving a goat to each mother to help provide better nutrition and a source of income.

From there, Embrace Rwanda expanded its service offerings. It now runs an early childhood education project to prepare young children for primary school and give them

Embrace Rwanda runs a number of preschools in the country’s most poverty-stricken regions.

Here, children are introduced to English to help them prepare for primary school. PHOTO SUPPLIED a foundation in English. It’s also introduced a vocational training centre to teach useful trades to adults, and an economic development program that organize microloans to help residents start small businesses.

Currently, about 130 Rwandan staff run the various programs. King, who takes no salary, travels to the country twice a year at her own expense with a team of volunteers who also pay their own way.

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The Blewmans have obtained their visas, received their travel vaccinations, and packed their anti-malaria medication. On Tuesday, they’ll fly into Toronto, catch a connecting flight to Brussels, then hop on another plane bound for Kigali, the capital city of Rwanda. There, the family will do their orientation and visit a memorial commemorating the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi people by the Hutu ethnic majority. From Kigali, they

will travel south to the town of Kigeme where Embrace Rwanda is headquartered.

Kigeme is also the site of the charity’s biggest preschool program where the Blewmans will do most of their volunteer work.

Before they get to work with the children, though, King plans to take them to visit a local family who live in a mud-brick house with a dirt floor and stone fire in order

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Volunteers may experience culture and climate shock to get a better sense of how people live in rural Rwanda.

“They need to see that before they go and start teaching children in preschool, or even in the vocational training, otherwise they’ve got no concept,” King says.

In addition to Kigeme, the Blewmans will also be visiting a remote community where Embrace Rwanda is just introducing early childhood education. It’s on an isolated island accessible only by boat in nearby Lake Kivu.

“They’ll be really exposed to some culture shock there,” King says, explaining it can be stressful for first-time visitors to get used to all the curious stares from villagers who rarely see foreigners.

There will be climate shock too. August is the height of Rwanda’s long dry season.

“It will be about 30 degrees, but because it’s so close to the equator, the sun is so much hotter,” King says.

Stripping down to shorts and a tank top isn’t an option. Culturally, Rwandan women don’t expose their knees or armpits and men don’t wear short pants, unless they are playing sports, King explains. “It’s modesty really.” ! ! !

For the Blewmans, volunteering overseas as a family is not just an opportunity to help those in need, it’s also a huge learning opportunity.

“I’m looking forward to that global perspective of being able to get outside of our bubble in North Van,” says Jill, adding she’s also keen to learn more about the lasting impact of the genocide. “I’m really interested in the reconciliation piece and the forgiveness and the healing.”

Judging by the amount of campaigning and prep work her kids have done in recent weeks, it’s clear the learning has already begun for them. Her youngest, Ben, came home from Lynn Valley elementary last month with his Scholastic book order in hand and announced he wanted to get a balloon animal kit so he could make inflatable creatures for the kids he

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“My children have moved outside of what they want and need to ‘What can I give?’”

The North Shore community has also been very supportive when it comes to in-kind and cash donations, she adds.

“We’ve had nothing but encouragement and positive support to go and do our thing, so that’s been really great.”

With their departure date inching ever closer, the Blewmans are remaining calm and collected about the life-changing experience ahead.

“We don’t really have any expectations.

We’re going with open hearts and open minds to just be part of another community,” Jill says.

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A 20-year-old Burnaby man is facing charges after allegations he ran a West Vancouver police motorcycle cop off the road while attempting to speed away from a roadblock, resulting in injuries to the officer.

The incident happened on Cypress Bowl Road Wednesday night, where people gather to watch the Celebration of Light fireworks.

Officers set up a roadblock looking to snag impaired drivers. When the driver of a white 2009 BMW saw the police, he did a U-turn and sped off, skidding into the oncoming lane and causing the officer to swerve

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The officer was taken to Lions Gate Hospital but was released a short time later. He suffered bruising and a torn bicep in the crash.

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The officer is a skilled rider with 20 years of experience. Wood said. He’s now off duty until he’s healed.

Gary Singh Kang is now facing two charges; one count of dangerous driving causing bodily harm and one count of driving while prohibited.

Police kept him in custody overnight.

Even though he was spending the night in the clink, police also gave him a 12-hour driving prohibition.

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Etched into the concrete outside the new skatepark in Ambleside is the declarative: “Skateboarders rule the world.”

It was the mantra of Peter Sullivan, a skateboarding industry pioneer who grew up skating on the North Shore, and a driving force behind the park’s creation.

Unfortunately, the founder of Supra Distribution wasn’t there to see the grand opening in April. The 43-year-old died last summer of complications stemming from a neurological disease.

But the park has now been renamed The Peter Sullivan Skatepark by the District of West Vancouver in his honour.

“Our family is really grateful that this project was completed, and to have the parked named after Peter is just really meaningful to us because the revival was so important to him. He would have been really proud to have seen it finished,” said Louise Sullivan, Peter’s widow.

Peter founded Supra Distribution in 1999. It has gone on to become a giant in the industry, sponsoring up-and-coming kids and international professionals like Spencer Hamilton.

Peter was inspired to take the project on after taking his youngest son Owen down to the old park to skate. He saw the existing park was in a pretty sorry state, Louise said.

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Peter Sullivan, founder of Supra Distribution lobbying the district and fundraising from his colleagues and competitors alike. In the end, that resulted in almost a third of the $375,000 budget being covered.

“My goal for that is just to try and give back.

Skateboarding’s been very good to me and I’ve been able to create a business,” Sullivan told the North Shore News in 2014.

“He always wanted to give back to our community, as a businessman and as a father. He was really grateful

to be raising our kids in such a wonderful place. He just wanted a place for locals to be able to skate and enjoy, just like he did when he was younger. He was just really passionate about seeing this project through,” Louise said.

“He loved the site. He thought the Ambleside location was amazing. That picturesque park with an equally beautiful skatepark design, he thought it would be the perfect combination.”

District council recently announced the renaming after voting on it behind closed doors.

“West Vancouver is a strong community because of people like Peter Sullivan,” said Mayor Michael Smith.

“Naming the park after him honours his generosity and willingness to help others, and for us it’s an honour that a district facility bears his name.”

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“It’s very busy. Right now it’s one of the busiest in the Lower Mainland, for sure.

I’ve definitely been told by skateboarders it’s an amazing park and they love skating it,” she said.

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The self-radicalized couple placed pressure cooker bombs near the provincial legislature in Victoria on Canada. They seemed monstrous, but like any movie monster, they had a creator.

According to a B.C. Supreme Court judge, the RCMP manufactured the plot after using a Mr. Big sting to incite two impoverished, drug-addled Surrey residents – neither of whom seemed overly burdened with brilliance.

One of the accused had expounded on plans to hijack a nuclear submarine and hack into and topple the Israeli government’s computers.

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As the fear of terrorism escalates, their case is a stark reminder of how precious the rule of law is and must continue to be in Canada. The judgment may be criticized, but we believe forfeiting judicial oversight in times of danger is akin to a soldier shedding his possessions while fleeing the battlefield. In short, the act of a coward.

However, while the police may have resorted to entrapment, it’s important to note the incredibly violent rhetoric that propelled their investigation.

Addiction, poverty, and ignorance are fertile ground where the ugliest propaganda prospers. The RCMP spent approximately $900,000 on overtime and involved 240 officers in the case. If a few of those resources had gone towards drug counselling, job training, or education we might have all benefited.

On First Nations, 1996 attitude lingers JENNIFER THUNCHER/ SQUAMISH CHIEF Contributing writer

Sometimes we seem stuck in the 1990s. While I would argue the music was pretty great back then – grunge was “all that and a bag of chips” – this country’s relationship with its First Nations really wasn’t.

As a non-native journalist on Squamish Nation territory, I sometimes find myself surrounded by other non-natives as they discuss the motives and actions of the Nation, specifically its decisions around the liquefied natural gas facility. I’ve heard intelligent, thoughtful “white” people say things about First Nations that make me wonder if Jean Chrétien is still in power and Eaton’s still anchors the mall (Google it, kids). Things such as “Maybe they don’t know

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How totally ludicrous to think one entire group of people will agree with another because they are both First Nations. what is really happening,” or “They must have been bought off,” or “That other nation is against project X; why isn’t the Squamish Nation?”

The 1996 Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples found most nonnatives viewed First Nations in very stereotypical ways.

Common stereotypes of the time included First Nations as victims, noble

environmentalists or angry warriors. Listening to how the Squamish Nation is talked about on both sides of the LNG debate it seems we haven’t come very far since then. Some against the project talk of the Nation as duped by the evil companies; some in support of the project hold up Nation support as proof the project must be environmental; still others

sound as if they would like to see the Nation blockade or take up arms, rather than negotiate for itself around a boardroom table.

The quizzical comparison of one nation to another borders on laughable. My best friend and I are both pale and of European descent, but we sometimes disagree on politics, board games and sausage. (I am opposed to the latter.) How totally ludicrous to think one entire group of people will agree with another because they are both First Nations.

While there may be plenty of reason to disagree with the decision of the Squamish Nation to conditionally support both the Woodfibre LNG project and the pipeline – some Nation members have loudly done so themselves – we need to check our stereotypes. Agree or disagree,

we must do so in a way that honours the complexity of the issues and each other.

Otherwise, we will remain in the 1990s forever, and no one wants that – even if it did have those sexy threadbare wool sweaters.

Jennifer Thuncher is a roving reporter at North Shore News’ sister paper The Squamish Chief. She can be found chasing down politicians or elk and everything in between, depending on the day. jthuncher@squamishchief.com

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Dear Editor: I have been concerned about the issues around the national flag and the national anthem for a while, so the (July 24) Andy Prest opinion piece ‘Lone Wolf’ Tenor’s Fate in Hands of Twitterati finally got me off my rear end. Remi (and others) do not have the right to modify the anthem.

If he attempted that in other locations, he may have been changed from a tenor to falsetto.

Back to the serious issue of the national flag of Canada … we have all seen the national flag with its 11-point red Maple Leaf and its red bands at the edges. We have also seen a very popular flag waved around at pride week activities – containing the red Maple Leaf but rainbow borders have been placed

on the edges. This is to put it politely a no-no. I am not against people who are gay or transgender or the pride rainbow flags. Originating in 1978, (the flags are of) excellent design – choosing the rainbow was inspiring.

However, the national flag of Canada is protected by the trademark act and the copyright act. We teach in our schools: “red bar on right stands for the East Coast of Canada, the Atlantic Ocean.

Red bar on the left stands for West Coast of Canada, the Pacific Ocean.”

The Canadian flag should never have placed upon (the pride flag), nor on any part of it, nor attached to it any mark, insignia, letter, word, figure, design picture, or drawing on the flag of any nature. I have been

amazed and disturbed by our prime minister waving the “modified” (rainbow bars) Canadian flags both last year and this year.

Complaints about any infringements, defacement or other violations should be sent to Department of Canadian Heritage, State Protocol Directorate. ceremonialandsymbols@pch.gc.ca.

So, leave the Canadian flag alone, please. No more rainbows on the Canadian flag. I was not born here, but I am a Canadian and very proud of it. The flag is a very important symbol. It took years to get the design approved.

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A big hug for Joey and Greg Dear Editor: I was walking to church at St. Edmund’s parish at Fifth Street and Mahon Avenue on Saturday, May 14 when I tripped on the sloping curved corner at 14th Street and Chesterfield Avenue. I fell so hard I felt the crash and hurt the back of my shoulder.

Two people, young men named Joey and Greg, came to my aid separately and about nine other people rallied round and helped me into Greg’s car. Greg had just come from Lions Gate Hospital, but was quite prepared to turn around and head back again.

I’m ever so grateful to

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Sirens will forever inspire thanks Dear Editor: My friend, Peter, passed away last week shortly after I arrived at his West Vancouver home. His partner and I wish to express our deepest appreciation for the amazing effort four firefighters and four ambulance paramedics made in their attempt to revive my friend. I watched, mesmerized, as these dedicated people worked diligently and tirelessly, skilfully handling

their equipment as one, a team whose sole motivation was to save my friend’s life.

An hour passed, before this exhausted team concluded that their efforts were in vain.

I wish also to thank the two compassionate ladies from victim services, who consoled us, and encouraged us to talk and not bury our emotions and traumatic states of mind. They listened, gave practical advice and most importantly, they

stayed with us for several hours, offering much needed comfort, and have followed up with telephone checks since then.

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The first step to recovery is admitting there’s a problem.”

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BRIGHTLIGHTS! by Cindy Goodman LGH Foundation Golf Classic Celebrating its 20th year, the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation Golf Classic gathered generous supporters for a round of golf, followed by a reception and dinner, at West Vancouver’s Capilano Golf and Country Club June 20. Other festivities at the event, attracting local business, community leaders and golf enthusiasts alike, included a raffle, live and silent auctions and prize-filled balloons. The golf tournament raised $537,231 (net) to help build The Carlile Centre, an inpatient youth concurrent disorders unit in the HOpe Centre. The new unit will provide specialized care for youths aged 13 to 18 years who are struggling with both mental health and substance use issues.

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Blueridge actor enjoying third season in summer stock ROSALIND DUANE rduane@nsnews.com

Romantic, rebellious, and somewhat of a ladies’ man.

That may not be how actor Joseph Spitale describes himself, but that is the role he will be playing on stage this summer in New York.

He will, however, be doing it in the form of a candelabra, and he is really excited about it.

Spitale is playing Lumiere in the Woodstock Playhouse production of Beauty and the Beast.

Arguably one of the most important and memorable roles in the show after Belle and the Beast, Lumiere is Spitale’s opportunity to play a lead this season as the company he works for allows its actors to play one major role for the summer and ensemble roles for the rest of the season’s productions.

This is the third summer Spitale has worked with Woodstock Playhouse in what is traditionally referred to as summer stock theatre.

“I love this theatre company because we get to do these really well-known shows,” he says.

Previous summers he has performed in Fiddler on the Roof, Les Miserables, and Biloxi Blues, among others.

“You get to just play dream characters,” says Spitale, who admits that he started his acting career later than most.

Although he looks younger than his age and usually plays characters in their early 20s, Spitale is

Blueridge’s Joseph Spitale performs in an off-Broadway production of Les Miserables in New York. now 32 and has been acting in New York for about five years.

Growing up in Blueridge, it wasn’t until he took a musical theatre course at what was then Capilano College that he even started to consider a career in musical theatre.

“Taking that one musical theatre course at Cap College literally

changed the trajectory of my life,” says Spitale.

Previously, as a student at St. Thomas Aquinas secondary, Spitale was a member of three different choirs. He knew he could sing, and he knew he liked it, but he never thought it was something he could do as a career.

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general studies at college until the head of the musical theatre department suggested he take vocal lessons and enrol in the music program. He did just that, and not long after transferred to UBC and completed a bachelor’s degree of music in voice.

Despite his experience, however, Spitale still didn’t think

musical theatre was a viable career and after graduating from UBC, he worked for a year as an MC on a cruise ship. When he returned to Vancouver he worked at English language schools and then in event management.

“I did a totally different career

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WHAT’S GOINGON HOT SUMMER NIGHTS The fire department will set up with a ladder truck and an engine to spray water for the kids to play in at local parks Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m. (weather permitting). Location schedule: Aug. 4, Cates Park; and Aug. 11, Ambleside Park.

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Scottish Country Dance Club celebrates 30 years ROSALIND DUANE rduane@nsnews.com

With a spring in their step and smiles all around, 10 dancers manoeuvre around a garden setting to some lively background music.

Their moves are choreographed, with pairs and trios meeting in the middle, travelling around the outside of the group, or forming a circle perimeter.

With a distinctly upbeat tempo, the instrumental-only music provides the perfect cadence for the dance, and even features some familiar tunes, including Zip-a-Dee-DooDah. This is Scottish Country Dancing, demonstrated in a YouTube video created by the Deep Cove Scottish Country Dance Club (see the video with this story at nsnews.com).

Originally from Scotland, the traditional dance is quite different from the more familiar Highland dancing, which is more athletic. “(Scottish Country Dancing) is a social form of dancing that’s done in sets or with groups of other people,” explains Kay Sutherland, who teaches the advanced class at the club. She describes it as a “quite lively” form of dance done to Scottish-style music that is upbeat. Unlike some forms of dance, though, Scottish Country Dancing is not a solo pursuit.

“It’s a social interaction, it’s not meant to be in itself for performance. You’re doing it for yourself and the other

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Deep Cove Scottish Country Dance Club members participate in their annual spring dance. PHOTO KERRY MCDEVITT people in your group,” says Sutherland. “It’s moving to music, lots of laughter with other people.”

And it’s not difficult to learn, notes Sutherland.

There are common steps and routines, but dancers don’t have to be experts to have fun doing it.

There are two Scottish Country Dance Clubs on the North Shore, the other is Gleneagles in West Vancouver.

This year is the 30th anniversary of the Deep Cove branch. It is also the 30th year Sutherland has been doing Scottish Country Dancing. The Deep Cove club was started by Sutherland’s next-door neighbour Dorothy Hargreaves, who published a book in the spring called Deep Cove Collection of Dances Devised by Dorothy Hargreaves as part of the group’s 30th anniversary celebrations.

They will also hold a special afternoon party in October for current and former members.

Scottish Country Dancing is suitable for all ages and Sutherland encourages anyone to give it a try. The next regular season of classes at the club starts in September, with the first introductory class free for those who just want to check it out. There are also kids classes offered through North Vancouver Recreation.

So what does it take to be a good Scottish Country Dancer?

“It’s very sociable. You need to be friendly, you need to want to have fun. To be a really, really good dancer you need to have some attention to footwork and be able to remember the formations and be good at dancing with other people,” says Sutherland.

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“For this kind of dancing you absolutely don’t need to have a partner to come and join in and have fun,” she says.

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It was going well, though, and he decided to check out a one-year MBA program at Simon Fraser University.

During that time he took a trip to New York and toured the American Musical and Dramatic Academy. It was something that had sat in the back of his mind for some time: if he was ever in New York, he wanted to visit the school. There, he rediscovered something he had lost.

“I realized I had abandoned my passion in life, I really did,” he says.

He returned home and took the GMAT (a standardized test often used in admissions for graduate programs, such as MBAs).

Just a month later, though, he found out the New York academy was auditioning in Vancouver and he decided to go for it.

Spitale calls the drama school audition the second major decision that changed the trajectory of his life. He was accepted to the program and then wrestled with the idea of moving to New York. But he remembered a mentor he had in university who once told his class: you need to go where you want to end up.

“That really resonated with me,” notes Spitale.

The hardest part of his decision to move was leaving his family, who still live in Deep Cove, although he

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But before that, Spitale plans to light up the stage as a singing candle.

“I would say that Lumiere is definitely a dream role that I’ve been thinking about for a long time,” he says.

“The story of Lumiere is someone who has become something different, who has become an inanimate object but (who is) trying the entire time to become human again.”

Mounting multiple productions in a short time, which is part of the appeal of summer stock, can be a challenge, but the combination of music and acting is exactly what Spitale loves about theatre.

“It’s a lot like therapy in the sense that you get to explore emotions that you’re feeling or things that you have felt in the past and re-live them on stage sometimes eight times a week,” he explains. “You can really discover things

about yourself. And you get to explore sides of yourself that you don’t normally see.”

And while he admits that winning a Tony Award would be nice and performing on Broadway would be “amazing,” those experiences would just be icing on the cake at this point.

“I know very well that getting on Broadway isn’t going to make me happy.

I’m already happy, I’m doing what I love,” says Spitale.

“I think I’ve sort of given up on the idea of having to get there to be happy. I’m perfectly happy as long as I’m getting paid to do what I love.”

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exercising in the pool has many benefits

If you are looking for a great way to improve your physical fitness and wellbeing, try exercising in the pool.

Water exercise is perfect for seniors, who often find it to be a great addition to their mobility routine. It also tends to be quite beneficial for people who have back pain or knee injuries, as it removes much of the jarring movement of traditional exercise.

There are many exercises that can be performed in a pool. Aqua running with a water belt, and exercises

Personal best Shaun Karp with a pool noodle and pool dumbbells are just some of the

tools available for exercising in a pool. You can also swim lengths and your local pool may even have weekly water aerobic classes that you can participate in.

The benefits of swimming have been recognized for many years. For one thing, swimming is an excellent form of aerobic exercise. If performed three times a week for a minimum of 20 minutes you will improve your cardiovascular endurance and, coupled with good nutritional habits, you will burn off some of that excess body fat! Besides the

aerobic benefit, it is also one of the few aerobic sports that emphasizes upper body conditioning while also improving flexibility. The other benefit is that, because gravity is eliminated, there is less potential for injury to the lower extremity joints, muscles and tendons.

If swimming lengths is not your thing, try a water belt used for aqua running. A water belt fits around your waist and helps you to partially float so that you can perform a running motion in the water. This form of running

closely patterns the form used on land. Water provides a resistance that is proportional to the effort exerted, much like running into a stiff wind.

For variation, this exercise can also be performed in a cross-country skiing motion.

The benefit of pool exercises is that the water allows you to move freely. Also, the water provides added resistance without the stress or impact on your joints and soft tissues.

Water aerobic classes often use pool tools such as water dumbbells, pool noodles or even empty capped milk jugs.

These devices are great for performing strengthening exercises as they provide resistance from being submerged into the water. Milk jugs are especially great for pool exercises because they are effective and very inexpensive. A good aquatic class will provide an aerobic workout and it will also effectively strengthen the major muscle groups of the body.

For people with lower back pain or with injuries to their lower extremities, exercising

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Businesses team up for self-defence seminars Representatives of North Shore Crisis Services Society are inviting community members to participate in an Open House and Women’s Self-Defence and Urban Survival Seminar being hosted Saturday, Aug. 6

by Elite Olympic Martial Arts and fellow businesses at 840 West 15th St., in North Vancouver.

An anti-bullying seminar for parents and kids is being presented from noon to 2 p.m., followed by a women’s self-defence seminar from 2 to 4 p.m., according to a press release.

Elite Olympic Martial Arts and the other neighbouring businesses are putting on the event to show their support for women and their children who have experienced and/ or are fleeing abuse.

Laura Reynolds, society executive director, says this event is a perfect example of community and

family-minded businesses coming together to support women and children who need a safe place to stay or need support. It is a mixture of fun and education for everyone involved, with some extra empowerment for women to teach them skills on how to stay safe and talk about bullying amongst children.

All of the participating businesses will have their own activities to share with parents and children.

There will be a large outdoor bouncy castle, food and drinks, face painting and more. The event will take place from noon to 4 p.m.

Proceeds will benefit North Shore Crisis Services Society. north shore Crisis services society’s laura Reynolds practises self-defence moves with Elite Olympic Martial arts’ john yoo.

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Memory Lane celebrates 200th column

Writer reflects on the enjoyable journey thus far Readers will notice a difference in this column.

Having completed 199 interviews since Memory Lane began eight years ago, today’s column, No. 200, will be the exception. No interview. Today’s column is about the column, with an announcement at the end of it.

Before we begin: thank you! Thank you to everyone who contributed to every one of the 199 columns that have been my privilege to write.

Now to Memory Lane.

First, statistics. Subjects live equally in North Vancouver and West Vancouver, with the occasional outlier as far away as Squamish. Male contributions number slightly higher than female, and couples make their way into the column from time to time.

Next, Memory Lane’s defining criteria.

The subject must live on the North Shore. Is length of residence a factor? Memory Lane is flexible on that, having interviewed both second and third generation North Shoreites and others who

Memory Lane Laura Anderson arrived more recently.

They must be a senior. At what age does one become a senior? For the convenience of the column, it’s right around 65. Personally, I believe state of mind and attitude toward life define age more accurately than chronology. I learned this from the people who populate this column.

Some of those interviewed have become centenarians over the course of time; others, inevitably, are no longer with us.

Of the several centenarians profiled, Agnes Notte, founder of Vancouver’s iconic Notte’s

Memory Lane columnist Laura Anderson, second from left, celebrates her 200th column by meeting up with former profile subjects, Marie and Peter Katsuno, Jack Cruickshank and Kate Clifford. PHOTO LISA KING Bon Ton Pastry, is the eldest.

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My method of accosting strangers with an invitation to discuss the possibility of an interview is not 100 per cent successful, though successful enough that I keep trying.

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However, whenever I’m told, “you don’t want to talk to me, I haven’t done anything interesting,” that is the story I want to hear, and to share.

Despite requirements of age and location, a Memory Lane column is not defined by them, nor by events in the life profiled. It’s all about the story. Each story in those 199 columns is as unique as the individual who tells them.

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WV stories to create a lasting legacy From page 18 creating a collection of personal perspectives of West Vancouver’s history and development.

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Best bowlers descend on North Shore

Lawn bowling clubs hosting three B.C. and national championships this summer ERIN MCPHEE emcphee@nsnews.com

The North Shore’s two lawn bowling clubs are gearing up to host one provincial and two national championships in the coming weeks.

With both the West Vancouver and North Vancouver Lawn Bowling Clubs’ greens packed as is with members hosting one summer charity tournament after another, club and city tournaments, as well as regular recreational bowling programs, it goes without saying it’s a hectic time for all involved, but that’s just the way they like it.

“Our two clubs are always busy,” says Tim Mason, adding as are clubs elsewhere in the province, similarly hosting a number of high-profile tournaments this year, making B.C. a bit of a lawn bowling hotbed at present.

Mason, a competitive lawn bowler, holds a number of roles in the lawn bowling community. In addition to serving as president of the West Vancouver Lawn Bowling Club, he’s also a marketing consultant with Bowls B.C. and a board member with Bowls Canada.

B.C.’s growing involvement in the sport speaks to the hard work and leadership of those involved, both on the greens as well as behind the scenes, out of an interest in growing the sport and attracting players of all ages and backgrounds.

“We’re really lucky, we’ve got so many people that are playing competitively, but also on the other side, the participation levels have increased from charity tournaments to social bowling to rec bowling leagues that are starting up,” says Mason.

“We’re lucky here on the Shore to have two great clubs with people that are eager to help out and volunteer their time,” he adds.

The West Vancouver club currently has approximately

200 members, 45 of whom have joined this year alone.

Its North Vancouver counterpart’s membership is currently sitting at 260 full time members.

This weekend, 24 teams from across the province are descending on the West Vancouver Lawn Bowling Club for the B.C. Mixed Pairs Championships, the last provincial championships of the year. Play got underway Friday morning and is set to wrap up today (Sunday).

The winners of the event will head to St. Catharine’s, Ont., to represent B.C. at the Canadian Mixed Pairs Championships, Sept. 15-20, according to Bowls B.C. Starting Monday, Aug. 1 and running through Aug. 8, the North Vancouver Lawn Bowling Club will host the 2016 Junior and U25 Canadian Lawn Bowling Championships. The club previously hosted the tournament in 2004 and has welcomed the opportunity to do so again with approximately 80 club members volunteering their time to make it happen.

There will be 36 of the best young bowlers representing various provinces across the country competing at the club, and the male

and female winners will go on to represent Canada at the 2017 World Junior Championships in Australia.

The tournament is being co-chaired by club members Ed and Anne Jackson. Ed serves as director in charge of North Vancouver’s junior program and Anne as the club’s head coach.

The Jacksons started at the club in 2000 when they retired.

“At that time we realized we should have joined 30 years earlier,” says Ed. The couple views the tournament as a great opportunity to help attract more young people to the club’s junior program as well as the sport overall.

“Typically lawn bowling is viewed as an older person’s sport, which is wrong.

All the best bowlers in the world are under 30 years old. We’re trying to change the image of the sport to get young people involved. It’s a wonderful sport,” says Ed. Currently the North Vancouver club has five junior members, four of whom are gearing up to compete in the tournament.

The fifth is away on holiday.

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North Vancouver Lawn Bowling Club junior members Tristan MacDonald, Thomas Brick and Adysen Cattermole practise in advance of the upcoming 2016 Junior and U25 Canadian Lawn Bowling Championships being hosted at their club Aug. 1-8. PHOTOS KEVIN HILL

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Spectators welcome at all three upcoming tourneys From page 21 Cattermole, 12, and Tristan MacDonald, 15, are second year bowlers, and Thomas Brick, 15, and Mason Mandzuk, 8, are in their first season.

“I’m hoping that a couple of them will be in the medals, but they’ll be up against very stiff competition from the rest of Canada,” says Ed. Next, the West Vancouver Lawn Bowling Club will host the 2016 Canadian Singles Championships Sept. 5-10.

“It’s an international qualifier. Whoever wins that tournament, men and women, will represent Canada in Australia the following year,” says Mason,

who is both chairing the event and planning to compete.

Mason has made a number of medal-winning appearances at provincial and national lawn bowling championships over the years. Most recently, he won the Provincial Pairs, held June 17-19 in New Westminster, teamed up with Nanaimo Lawn Bowling Club’s Hiren Bhartu. This is the third time the duo has won gold in the last 10 years.

The win earns them a berth in the Canadian Championships (which they also won 10 years ago), being held Aug. 14-20 in Edmonton.

“Our chances are good. It will be good to get away and go to a different province and play,” says Mason.

Spectators are welcome at all three upcoming provincial and national events being hosted on the North Shore.

“I would particularly like to invite any spectators to come out and see the games and in particular juniors to get involved and watch how other young people of their age are bowling. It’s really an eye-opener to see how skilled they are,” says Ed. For tournament schedules and more information, visit westvanlbc.ca, northvancouverlawnbowlingclub. ca and bowlsbc.com.

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Drivers, pedestrians and cyclists are advised to expect delays on the Lions Gate Bridge from August 5 to August 7 inclusive for nighttime repaving of the Lions Gate Bridge north approach viaduct.

•Friday August 5: 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. – one lane open in each direction, with temporary traffic stoppages in both directions.

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•Saturday August 6: 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. – one lane open in each direction, with temporary traffic stoppages in both directions.

Nanaimo Lawn Bowling Club’s Hiren Bhartu and West Vancouver Lawn Bowling Club’s Tim Mason recently won the Provincial Pairs tournament, held June 17-19 in New Westminster. The win earns them a shot at the Canadian Championships, kicking off Aug. 14 in Edmonton.

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GADON, Paul J. May 23, 1950 − July 9, 2016

We announce with sadness the passing of Paul James Gadon in Chase, BC. Born in Toronto, Ontario, Paul is the first born son of the late Moira and Harold Gadon, loved brother to Sean (Marisa), Michael (Linda) and Maureen and their children, proud father to daughter Tanyth (Tim) and grandson Darian, and son Talli (Miranda). Paul is also survived by Kat (Mahara) Ranger and was a father to Rose and Jud. Condolences may be forwarded through obituary notice at www.fischersfuneralservices.com. We love you Paul, until we meet again.

WARD, Stanley December 12, 1929 - July 19, 2016 Stan passed away at Lions Gate Hospital on July 19, 2016. He leaves his wife Susan, daughter Ann, and family in England and many friends. Stan was born and raised in Sunderland, England. He was apprenticed on Tyneside as an electrical mechanic.

Stan put his training to use in the RAF, then joined the UK Colonial Office in Kenya working for the Colonial Public Works Department, before returning to England.

He then emigrated to Perth, Western Australia.

His passion for lighting design lead to many projects in commercial and industrial buildings.

He met Susan in Perth, and travelled by freighter from Australia to Canada via Japan.

They married in Victoria and settled happily in West Vancouver in 1969. With his experience in lighting design, he became a Member of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America and worked with many consultants and architects to provide lighting designs for major buildings around B.C., including Expo ‘86 and the Lions Gate Bridge, which received a number of awards.

His leisure was spent playing many sports, hiking and camping in the great outdoors, and he enjoyed Scottish country dancing and travelling the world.

Stan retired in 1995 and put his energy into volunteer work with the West Vancouver Seniors’ Activity Centre and Kiwanis of Capilano, and he continued his passion for travelling with Susan, producing many travel videos.

A Celebration of Life will be held for Stan at the West Vancouver Seniors’ Activity Centre on Saturday, 13th August 2016, from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Donations may be made in Stan’s memory to the Keeping Connected Program at the West Vancouver Seniors’ Activity Centre or the Alzheimers Society of B.C.

PULFORD, June Matthews June Matthews Pulford died peacefully on July 23, 2016 at Cedarview Lodge in North Vancouver.

June was born on August 3, 1924 in Edmonton, Alberta and married Jack Matthews of West Vancouver in 1943, while he was serving in World War II for the Royal Canadian Air Force. After the war, in 1947, June and Jack moved into the Capilano Highlands area of North Vancouver when it was first being developed. They built a home on Crescentview Drive and raised their family of four children there. In 1962, the family moved to Osoyoos, B.C. where they bought and operated Inkaneep Lodge. Jack died in 1964 and June continued to manage Inkaneep Lodge for ten more years. In 1974, June moved back to North Vancouver and lived in her cherished home on Braemar Avenue for about 35 years. June worked as a journalist and as a realtor for Mitten Realty in North Vancouver for many years.

June is survived by her children Lynn (Brian) Doctor, Nancy Kern, Bob (Frances) Matthews, Steven (Diane) Matthews and grandchildren Matthew, Michael, Leah, Kenny, Sean, Diane, Floriann, Julie, Spencer and Shanelle. She is also survived by six great-grandchildren. June resided at Cedarview Lodge for the final eight years of her life where staff cared for her with unceasing kindness and respect.

June will be buried with her husband Jack at the Osoyoos Cemetery on July 29, 2016. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in June’s memory to the charity of your choice.

To write a condolence to the family, please visit www.mckenziefuneralservices.com

SHARP, Richard Granville February 16, 1944 - July 19, 2016

NUNNS, Jeanne Elizabeth October 23, 1918 - July 2, 2016

Richard passed away peacefully in his sleep after a challenging illness. Born in London, England during an air raid, he was raised in Auckland and Mississauga before moving to West Vancouver in 1959. Richard was predeceased by his parents, Richard H.A. Sharp and Veronica Sharp (Bartram), and his brother Donald. He is survived by his loving wife Louise of 42 years; his in-laws Phillip, Richard, and Charmaine; brother Tony; and Cam Bartram (Heidi).

Richard’s career was in sales and marketing. He was always active in the community, whether it be in Rotary International, Vancouver AM Tourism, or RCMP auxiliary.

For many years, he enjoyed creating spicy dishes in the kitchen/BBQ, gardening, and watercolour painting with the North Shore Artist Guild. His wonderfully cheerful attitude and sense of humour gave him the ability to put smiles on faces wherever he went, and some say his jokes will be missed.

There will be no service. A celebration of life will be held August 7 at the Black Bear Pub in Lynn Valley Centre, North Vancouver from 2-4PM.

PETURA, Lois August 6, 1932 − June 29, 2016

Sadly we announce the passing of Lois Petura.

Born in Saskatchewan, she met and married her one true love, Frank, in Regina before moving to North Vancouver. She was predeceased by her husband, Frank, in 2012. Lois is survived by her daughters Laurie (Sean) and Susan (Blaise) and five adoring grandchildren: Adam, John, Steven, Hanna and Anthony as well as family and friends. She will be fondly remembered as a kind and loving mother, nana and friend. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, August 6 at 2:00 PM at Boal Chapel in North Vancouver.

It is with great sadness that we announce that Jeanne passed peacefully at Lynn Valley Care Centre where she was cared for gently in the last year of her life. Jeanne was born in Vancouver to parents George and Nellie Gall. She received her degree in nursing in 1941 and went on to achieve her Masters in Nursing in 1962 and worked until retirement in 1980 in the Public Health system.

We will mourn the loss of her wisdom, guidance and good humour. She is survived by her dearly loved husband, Barney and her only daughter, Nancy Mackie of Victoria. A Memorial service will be announced at a later date. Donations in her memory may be made to the UBC School of Nursing or a charity of your choice.

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Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. is expanding and looking to fill key positions at our corporate store in North Vancouver.

If you are interested and are available for full-time employment please send us your resume.

Location: Mercedes-Benz North Vancouver, 1375 Marine Drive, North Vancouver

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Till we meet again.

Love, your family.

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21. Christian Television Network 22. Attractiveness 27. The man 28. Home of the Cowboys 32. Home to Hollywood 33. Be later in time 36. Woman 37. A type of protection 38. Conservative people

39. Bela __, Hungarian Leader 40. Rodent 41. Gloss or sheen 44. Looks good in clothes 45. Stephen Malkmus’ band 48. Org. of C. American States 49. Doorways are some 50. Cattle genus 51. Rock bands play them

14. Hidden meaning 17. Reciprocal of a sine 18. Go with pains 20. Small constellation 23. Prohibited 24. Blocks 25. Home to Boston (abbr.)

26. Small viper 29. Toward 30. Promotional materials 31. Plundering and destroying 34. Provokes

35. One point north of due east 36. Freshwater fishes 38. Male parents 40. Little (Spanish) 41. Sean __, actor 42. Bowfin fish 43. Large integers 44. An association of criminals 45. Genus of grasses 46. Annual percentage rate 47. Mechanical belt

down 1. Indigenous people of Norway 2. Not odd 3. Ring 4. Adam is one 5. Champion Volunteer QB 6. The smartest Ed 7. Fast cats 8. Two-toed sloth 9. __ humbug!

10. Investigator 11. Explosive warhead 12. Wrap

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CRYPTO FUN DETERMINE THE CODE TO REVEAL THE ANSWER

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50. Carnival worker 52. Gnawing animals 53. German town 55. Conquer 56. Thai money 57. Taxis 58. __ Clapton 59. A form of Persian 61. Pounds per square inch 65. Nighttime Crossword puzzle answers use American spelling

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WEEK OF JULY 31-AUGUST 6, 2016 ARIES

MAR 21 – APR 20 Aries, you may feel a bit disconnected from your feelings this week. It’s alright to pull back for a time and get things straight in your head.

Things will soon return to the status quo.

LIBRA

SEPT 23 – OCT 23 Libra, your natural ability to interact gracefully with others will serve you well in many different applications.

This is especially helpful in a managerial capacity.

TAURUS

APR 21 – MAY 21 Taurus, take constructive criticism in stride this week.

Criticism can sometimes sting, but this critique is meant to assist you in the long run.

SCORPIO

OCT 24 – NOV 22 Scorpio, this week your loved ones will chip in and take the burden off of you in some way. Make sure they know how much you appreciate them.

GEMINI

MAY 22 – JUN 21 Gemini, this week you are acutely aware of a strong emotional bond between yourself and someone who is off-limits. You may need to rein in your feelings and keep things friendly.

SAGITTARIUS NOV 23 – DEC 21 Sagittarius, let your emotions guide you in the week ahead. While it’s important to apply critical thinking to big decisions, this week you will benefit from an emotional approach.

CANCER

JUN 22 – JUL 22 Holding on to a bunch of material belongings simply because they bring you comfort may bog you down with unnecessary stuff, Cancer. Start cleaning up.

CAPRICORN DEC 22 – JAN 20 It can be difficult to separate work life from home life, Capricorn. But that’s just what you have to do in the days ahead. Otherwise, neither will get your full attention.

LAST SUNDAY’S ANSWERS: A. frosty B. delicious C. dessert D. treat

WORD SCRAMBLE Rearrange the letters to spell something pertaining to adventure.

LMBSIC LAST SUNDAY’S ANSWER: CHURNS

Get the right knowledge, tools and resources to start your own business with the Self-Employment Program You may be eligible if you are:

LEO

JUL 23 – AUG 23 Leo, things that you say or do this week may seem like they are scripted out of a movie.

Rather than putting on an act, let others know how you truly feel.

AQUARIUS

JAN 21 – FEB 18 You may be eager to learn more about someone this week, even if this person is not in your immediate circle of friends, Aquarius. Explore the possibilities that lie ahead.

VIRGO

AUG 24 – SEPT 22 Virgo, if you open yourself up to change, you may find that there are plenty of additional opportunities coming your way. Be receptive to new ideas this week.

PISCES

FEB 19 – MAR 20 Pisces, sticking to a firm schedule might be nearly impossible in the next few days. Make things a bit more fluid so you have some wiggle room.

• Receiving Employment Insurance (EI) currently; or • Received EI within the last 3 years; or

Dream about starting your own business?

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YOUR WEEKLY HOROSCOPE

Solve the code to discover words related to adventure. Each number corresponds to a letter. (Hint: 6 = a)

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Adventure Quest Look for the weekly Adventure Quest clue every Sunday in the North Shore News from July 3 – September 4.

Week 5 Clue From where did the King Family originate, for whom the Kings Mill walk is named after.

Submit all 10 answers to contest@nsnews.com or online at nsnews.com/contests between September 4 – 11 for a chance to win an $800 North Shore Adventure Prize Pack.

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Along Ambleside’s spectAculAr wAterfront for complete schedule of events see our festival guide online.

HOLLYBURN HOUSE SENIORS’ SERIES The Hollyburn House Seniors’ Series

by Revera Retirement Living fills the park with jazz and swing musical hits. This year’s performances, all held on the West Vancouver Community Foundation Stage, bring a new sound to some favourite classics that’ll definitely have you singing along.

Company B Jazz Band DATE: Sunday, July 31 • 2–4 p.m.

LOCATION: John Lawson Park

Company B Jazz Band

The Bayou Ramblers DATE: Monday, August 1 • 2–4 p.m.

LOCATION: John Lawson Park Remembering Dal with the Dal Richards Orchestra Featuring the Atomic Swing Dance Team DATE: Sunday, August 7 • 2–4 p.m.

LOCATION: John Lawson Park

Dal Richards

ARTSPEAKS Visit ArtSpeaks, sponsored by British Pacific Properties, for an exciting line-up of artist’s talks, art demonstrations, workshops, hands-on classes and more. ArtSpeaks takes place daily from 11 a.m.–8 p.m. and all classes are free unless otherwise noted.

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

HAWAII CRUISE & WAIKIKI STAY

• Alfonso Tejada: The Spirit of Watercolour (August 1 from 12–2 p.m.)

• 4th Annual Wearable Arts Vancouver Fashion Show (August 3 at 1 p.m.)

• Sara Robichaud: Mixed Media MASHUP (August 5 from 12-3 p.m.)

A Harmony Showcase Exhibition, sponsored by British Pacific Properties, will feature works by ArtSpeaks Presenters.

DATE: July 29-August 14 TIME: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

LOCATION: Ferry Building Gallery

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his cruise is the long way to get from Vancouver to Honolulu. Taking your DAVE time is fabulous! You’ll enjoy 6 nights of relaxation, great FRinTon Co-Founder food and amenities aboard the 1260 passenger ms Maasdam & President, departing September 27th. There are no port stops – this is CruisePlus the express ship! Once in Oahu, you’ll have 3 nights at a 4 star Waikiki hotel. Prices start at $1499 CAD per person (based on 2 sharing an outside obstructed stateroom) and include taxes and your air back to Vancouver - which is a great deal for a 9 night getaway. Please ask one of our consultants to build this cruise into a different Hawaiian holiday if you wish – perhaps you want to stay longer in Waikiki or you may prefer to visit Maui, the Big Island or Kauai.

We have two other fall 2016 Hawaii options from Vancouver also to consider: the ms Noordam which leaves Sept 26th (10 nights cruising with 2 or 4 nights in Waikiki) and the convenient 16 night October 2nd cruise which is roundtrip Vancouver – with prices starting at $1999 CAD including taxes.

CruisePlus.ca 1-855-55 TRAVEL (1-855-558-7283) *New bookings only. Fares are per person in the currency noted, based on double occupancy, are capacity controlled, subject to availability at the time of booking and may be withdrawn without notice. Optional supplier charges may apply and are not included. Amenities, if offered, are based on double occupancy.

Ships’ registry: Netherlands. CruisePlus Management Ltd. Consumer Protection BC License #: 3325-0.

READINGS IN THE PARK Readings in the Park, sponsored by Maison Senior Living and in partnership with the West Vancouver Memorial Library, will feature two author events, both held outdoors in beautiful John Lawson Park.

West Vancouver Community Foundation Stage John Lawson Park, 16th Street & Argyle Crime & Mystery Panel Tuesday, August 2 4-5 p.m.

Featuring William Deverell, Ian Hamilton, Sam Wiebe, and moderator Robin Spano An Afternoon with Joseph Boyden Thursday, August 4 4-5 p.m.

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