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olice in West Vancouver netted four suspects and more than 1000 pounds of stolen wire during a routine traffic stop on the TransCanada Highway. On the morning of Nov. 13, a West Van police officer stopped a pickup truck on Highway 1’s Taylor Way exit ramp. Upon approaching the vehicle, the officer spotted four 280-pound spools of expensive copper wire in the truck bed, along with some cut telephone and fibre-optic cables. After a brief investigation, the four occupants were arrested. West Vancouver police have since determined that the wire and cable were stolen from a telecommunications site near Whistler. Troy March, 42, of Surrey, has been charged with a raft of property offences including break and enter and theft over $5,000. He is set to appear in court Nov. 29. Police have also recommended similar charges against three others who remained unnamed at press time.

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est Vancouver police are warning North Shore rec centres and businesses with “lost and found” storage about scammers trying to steal others’ found property. On Nov. 18, a man and a woman entered the West Vancouver Community Centre and asked staff if they could check their lost and found property for some jewelry they said belonged to a dead relative. However, an employee recognized the woman as someone who had allegedly tried a similar ruse at the centre last year. When questioned, the man became argumentative with staff before the pair left the centre and staff called police. West Vancouver police tracked down the man and woman several blocks away and, although no property had been taken, police determined the pair had prior contact with police for similar attempted thefts. Anyone who may have been a victim of this scam should call police immediately. tcoyne@northshoreoutlook.com

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2011 Unity in Diversity award recipient Andrew Martin (centre back) with West Vancouver Secondary Club Salabwek members

Unity in Diversity On November 9, 2011, I was honoured to attend the thirteenth annual Unity in Diversity Awards at the West Vancouver Memorial Library. Sponsored by the West Vancouver Baha’i Community, this annual award is presented to an individual or organization who has helped to build positive relations in the community and promoted the eradication of all forms of prejudice. We were proud to put forward two nominees from West Vancouver School District this year: one, a student who has discovered the powerful effect of leading by example in his work to eradicate poverty both locally and around the world; and the second, a school principal who experiences personally and professionally the value of virtues that cross all barriers. I am even prouder to announce that both West Vancouver Secondary student Andrew Martin and Chartwell principal Aron Campbell received awards for their achievements at this important awards ceremony. Andrew was awarded the main prize for his ability to act as a catalyst to inspire and motivate others to action. When Andrew and his fellow Me to We club members returned from a school-building trip to rural Kenya last December, he was inspired to continue to help impoverished youth. He co-founded the school’s Club Salabwek to raise funds to send disadvantaged youth to school, spearheading fundraisers, speaking to student groups on the North Shore, and capturing the attention of his peers and adults. Said WVSS sponsor-teacher Mariam Pirbhai, “Andrew’s involvement with Club Salabwek has led to remarkable progress in fundraising and volunteer activities for students at West Vancouver Secondary . . . I look forward to seeing the positive impact Andrew will continue to have on his community and the world.”

Chartwell’s Aron Campbell

As principal of Chartwell Elementary School, one of the most multicultural schools in Canada, Aron recognizes that with students from so many different countries arriving at Chartwell, it is important to share the values that cross cultural boundaries. Aron established the “Virtues Project” as an anchor of core values for his school, with a monthly virtue project presented to the community at a school-wide assembly. The awards committee felt so strongly about the impact of Aron’s work that they presented Aron with a special Honourable Mention award. Thank you, Andrew and Aron—we are truly inspired. Mary-Ann Booth, Board Chair

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New Board of Education elected, will take office December 13, 2011 Voters in West Vancouver, Lions Bay and Bowen Island elected five trustees on November 19, 2011 to serve as West Vancouver School District's Board of Education for a three-year term from 2011 to 2014. Returning are incumbents Cindy Dekker, Jane Kellett and David Stevenson, with newcomers Carolyn Broady and Reema Faris rounding out the slate of trustees. Congratulations to outgoing board chair Mary-Ann Booth, who was elected to her first term on West Vancouver council at the local civic elections. After 40 years of service to WVSD, first as a distinguished teacher/leader followed by a term as school trustee, we are also saying farewell to trustee Barry Lindahl who is looking forward to travelling the open road in his ret irement. We wish you all the best, Mary-Ann and Barry. Our new Board will be inducted at the public Board meeting on Tuesday, December 13. Congratulations, all!

Weather closure of schools—important information Black Press is collecting coats for kids in support of the Greater Vancouver Builder’s Associations’ ns 16th Annual Coats for Kids Campaign to be held Nov 21 - Dec 9. Last year 3000 coats were collected by the GVHBA members ers for distribution by the e Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau and d other agencies.

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As winter approaches, the likelihood of school disruptions due to snowfall or power outages increases. The West Vancouver Board of Education will try to keep schools open on every regular instructional day. Any decision to close schools for the safety of children will be made by the Superintendent. Parents, students, and staff will be informed of the Superintendent's decision via: • the school district website at sd45.bc.ca, and • a Synrevoice phone message, email, and/or text message We will endeavour to communicate this information to parents and staff by 6:00 am on the day of closure or delayed opening.

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ook at the person to your left, and now to your right, and now either in front or behind you. Chances are none of you voted. North Shore residents posted some of the province’s most dismal voter turnout numbers Saturday, with fewer than one in four registered electors bothering to show up to the polls. West Vancouver put up the best numbers of the three North Shore municipalities — despite an uncontested mayoral race — with 23.73 per cent of its 30,468 eligible voters casting ballots. The City of North Vancouver placed a dubious second of the three municipalities with 7,084 votes counted, or 21.2 per cent of its 33,415-member electorate having their say. Last and least was the District of North Vancouver with a 20.96 per cent voter turnout rate, or just 12,675 of the municipality’s 60,450 voters. Those numbers put all three

North Shore municipalities among the bottom seven per cent of B.C.’s 160 municipalities for voter apathy, according to preliminary voting numbers posted by municipal information clearing house, CivicInfo BC. Those numbers do not include the 12 rural B.C. municipalities where the mayor and council were acclaimed because no other candidates ran. Even when averaged across the North Shore, the region-wide voter turnout rate of 21.96 per cent is still well below the 2011 provincial average of 29.51 per cent. In West Vancouver, the 23.73 per cent turnout is down from 32.56 per cent in 2008. North Vancouver district trended the other way with an expansion of the electorate by 4.5 per cent this year over 2008’s 16.5 per cent turnout. North Van city also reversed a growth in voter apathy that had continued every election since 2002, this year posting a 3.5 per cent increase over 17.67 per cent in 2008. tcoyne@northshoreoutlook.com

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North Shore Spirit Trail Open House - Bewicke Wednesday, November 30 from 5:30pm - 8pm Bodwell High School Foyer, 955 Harbourside Drive Join City staff for an Open House on the preliminary design of the Bewicke section of the North Shore Spirit Trail. The Spirit Trail is a waterfront oriented, multi-use greenway that will provide pedestrians, cyclists and people with wheeled mobility aids access across the North Shore. The Bewicke section will greatly enhance local connections from Bewicke Avenue and Bewicke Park to Kings Mill Walk, Harbourside Business Park and the recently completed Habourside West Overpass. Details at www.cnv.org/SpiritTrail.

Annual Christmas Festival at The Shipyards Saturday, December 3 from 5pm - 8pm at the Foot of Lonsdale Celebrate the holiday season at this fun and festive outdoor community event. Shipbuilders' Square will be sparkling with Christmas lights and ﬁlled with family activities including the popular bug lantern building workshop, gingerbread decorating, Christmas crafts, a visit from Santa, live entertainment, plus complimentary coffee, hot chocolate and cookies. Bring the whole family! Hosted by the Lower Lonsdale Business Association, in partnership with the City of North Vancouver.

Christmas by the Sea - Parade of Trees From November 24 - January 7, Shipbuilders' Square shines with a festive display of Christmas trees decorated by local businesses. Details at www.cnv.org.

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Sustainable City Dialogues Biomass Energy 101 Monday, November 28 from 7pm - 9pm North Vancouver City Library Join an exciting panel of experts for a discussion about this renewable energy source. Find out what biomass is, how it works and how it could potentially be applied in our community. Learn about the prospective issues around this technology, including possible barriers and beneﬁts. Seating is limited. Pre-registration for this free event is recommended by emailing register@cnv.org. More information at www.cnv.org/dialogues.

Election Results The 2011 Local Government Election was held on November 19, 2011. Election results are available at www.cnv.org/election. The Inaugural Meeting of Council takes place on December 5th at 7:00pm at City Hall. The meeting will be broadcast LIVE on the City website, www.cnv.org.

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hat was widely considered an uninteresting election race in West Vancouver — mainly because there was no mayoral contest — finished with some surprises Saturday night. Incumbent councillor Michael Evison was ousted as a trio of council newcomers including Mary-Ann Booth, Craig Cameron and Nora Gambioli were elected to council. Another incumbent, Michael Lewis, just barely held onto his seat, squeaking past Evison for sixth spot in the polls. “I feel better now that I am elected,” said Lewis, when reached on his cellphone at Carmelo’s restaurant in Ambleside. He was celebrating with friends and West Van councillor poll-topper and perennial favourite Bill Soprovich. Their table at Carmelo’s was following the score of the election race on their iPads. Lewis admitted he was nervous that with “such a low voter turnout” West Vancouver Citizens for Good Government’s slate would dominate the polls. Evison was the only WVVGG-endorsed candidate to not be elected. “You do what you believe is morally correct,” said Lewis. “At the end of the day, whether you are first in the polls or sixth you are still a councillor and you still have the same amount of say.” Newly-minted councillor Mary-Ann Booth was at home surrounded by family, friends and the nearly 60 people that helped with her campaign when the results came in. They hovered around the computer and continually refreshed the District of West Vancouver’s election results page on their iPhones. From hosting coffee parties to working the phones to designing Booth’s election website, her campaign team’s hard work paid off: Booth nabbed second spot in the councillor race. “Everybody here is just jubilant,” said an upbeat Booth. “I didn’t expect to come in second, I just wanted to be on council. And to come behind Bill, that’s just amazing.” Booth said she shared campaign strategies and a platform of livability, vibrancy and engagement with Gambioli, Cameron and veteran councillor Trish Panz, who was reelected. “I think it sends a strong message from the community that they want to move forward,” said Booth. Damian Kettlewell, who suspended his councillor campaign because of a serious illness in his family, managed to garner 261 votes. Mayor Michael Smith won by acclimation. The new West Vancouver board of education: Carolyn Broady, Cindy Dekker, Reema Faris, Jane Kellett and Dave Stevenson. reporter@northshoreoutlook.com twitter.com/nsoutlook

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on her way out the door not knowing what to expect of the event. In the back of her mind, she had big plans for the white space on the towel. A Simon Fraser University MBA student, Cervenko needed some star power for a social media project. The assignment: partner with a local non-profit and create a social media strategy with the objective of raising financial support or awareness for this organization. Cervenko and her group chose The Dugout — a drop-in centre on Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside that hosts one of the longest-running Alcoholics Anonymous programs in Vancouver. “The reason I thought about The Dugout was because in the 1970s and ’80s it would stay open late so that their clients could have a warm and safe place to watch the Canucks games,” says Cervenko. “But because of a lack of funding they don’t have the resources to stay open late anymore.” Roberto Luongo and Sami Salo were the first Canucks she met at the function. “Roberto gave me a big grin and they both introduced themselves,” she recalls. Kevin Bieksa teased her about plugging a baseball-related organization to a bunch of hockey players. She gave him a history continued, PAGE 37

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With participation in elections declining at every level, B.C.’s new chief elections officer wants to extend voter registration to 16-year-olds while they are in high school. We think this is an excellent idea. Young voters can be the most passionate, idealistic force for change we have in our society — but only if they cast ballots. The North Shore municipal election mirrored those across the province, where the voters were far more likely to be sporting grey hair and crow’s feet than the latest Nike sneakers or Lululemon gear. Currently, the lowest level of voter participation is in the 18-to-25 age group. By pre-registering teens, and helping them to prepare for voting through high school classes, the demographics could turn around. Many of the city council candidates talk about wanting to help young people and growing families, and yet it is difficult to engage this age group, to find out what exactly they would like to see happen in their city and then have that translate into ballots in the box. Another important component is developing alternate forms of voting, especially online ballots. Young people are living in a wired world, interacting through Facebook and iPhones. One of the best ways to reach them would be a computerized voting system. Indeed this could boost voting across the board, as the convenience factor could encourage larger participation among all ages. While democracy is hardly outdated, it is time to bring voting policies more in line with today’s realities. —Black Press

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BLANKET DRIVE - North Shore realtors are once again collecting warm items for the 17th annual Realtors Care Blanket Drive, which takes place from Nov. 28-Dec. 5. Donations collected last year helped local agencies such as the Harvest Project, Lookout Emergency Shelter and North Shore Youth Safe House. This year, items being collected include new or lightly used blankets, sleeping bags, warm clothing, hats, scarves, gloves and new socks and underwear. You can drop off items at Capilano Mall on Dec. 3 and Park Royal North on Dec. 4 from noon-4 p.m. For more info visit blanketdrive.ca. Pictured above: L-R: Jonathan Shandler, Sarah Dennis, Elizabeth Dyer, Michele DeFehr. Rob Newell photo

— LET TERS TO THE EDITOR — Civic salute Editor, As an MP representing the most populous riding in the province, and one of the most diverse, I can’t say enough about how important local government is to the effective functioning of national government – not as a substitute for people’s direct engagement with the local Member of Parliament, but as a supplement – the two in tandem acting as pillars of healthy, ongoing representation, accountable to “us people, here at home.” Locally elected leaders and I were able to accomplish much over the last three years in office together. Importantly, the 12 local governments and three aboriginal governments have worked together to ensure good regional representation within our far-flung, diversified riding. In that way, we have together acted in some ways like the reformed Senate that I envision for the whole of Canada, one that enables effective regional representation at the centre. It’s certainly with some sadness that I say goodbye to mayors, councillors and regional district directors

who will not return to office (without expressing any political opinion on their governance). Thank you to outgoing West Van Mayor Pamela Goldsmith-Jones, and to all outgoing West Van and North Van councillors. By the same token, it’s with a great sense of anticipation that I welcome the new cohort of mayors and councillors. I appreciate the virtues of “subsidiarism” – a bulky word – means moving the responsibilities of government to the levels nearest the people, to the extent practicable, and enhancing healthy relations between electors and representatives around issues that bring them together. By active participation in our local municipal politics, voters make government accountable; and when it comes to paving local roads, zoning issues, garbage collection, and, of course, local taxes, those who took the effort to vote Nov. 19 should take pride that they participated in this worthy endeavour. Congratulations to all this term’s councillors; to returning North Vancouver District Mayor Richard Walton; and City of North Vancouver Mayor Darrell Mussatto and to incoming West Vancouver Mayor Michael

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On the road again Editor, Just a quick thank you for running last week’s submission on bike lanes and North Shore vehicle congestion. After reading Brad Braun’s letter I now feel not so alone with my views regarding density, driving and our ever-growing population issues. I am an avid cyclist in my off time and drive to and for work. In my opinion we are asking our roads to do too much. The roads we as taxpayers maintain are for the movement of goods and services by large motorized vehicles. If we as a society want to develop bike paths, great I am all for it. Just don’t carve it away from the existing vehicular roadways. How do you think this great city of ours was built? With trucks and cars and motorized vehicles. If we make it difficult to drive a vehicle and park a vehicle in our city then we will all pay with higher food and supply costs and if you thought service calls (repairmen) are expen-

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he Hyatt hotel ballroom was transformed into a twinkling festival of lights earlier this month as the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) celebrated its 12th annual Rockin’ For Research gala. With the theme “Paris Under the Stars,”it was a night to remember as guests gathered to raise money for this very worthwhile cause. The silent auction cocktail party was a great place to CAT’S start shopping, but so was the live auction EYE which featured some big-ticket items including celebrity chefs and sports stars. Cat Barr Later on it was dancing till dawn to the cbarr@westvancouver.com sweet sounds of Vancouver’s Famous Players band. Congrats to all involved.

B Cuddling up among the prized donor teddy bears is live auction MC John Ashbridge, who you’ll better recognize as the in-arena announcer at Vancouver Canucks home games. C Gala chair Mary Jane Devine has helped JDRF raise millions over the course of the last 12 years. Job well done! D North Vancouver’s Darryl Weinbren, partner at Authentic Wine & Spirits Merchants, strikes a pose with his lovely lady at the sparkling ice sculptured Eiffel Tower during the champagne reception. E North Vancouver lawyer John Lakes and his wife Robyn are only too happy to help support JDRF in the fight against Juvenile Diabetes. F He’s live auction item #5 – a cooking class for 10 with celebrity chef John Bishop. G North Vancouver’s Marke Driesschen, seen here with wife Amanda Tanner, is happy to help MC the event. Catch him doing the weather on TV weekdays as part of CTV’s newest morning and news broadcasts. H Vancouver Canucks’ president and GM Mike Gillis was lucky to have his beautiful daughter Kate as a date this night. Kate is also a member of Canada’s women’s national field hockey team.

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“He loves coming here,” says Lisa Hubbard, NSNH's acting executive director. “He is totally dependable and reliable." But something was amiss at the annual NSNH Christmas party last year. Bonozew didn’t don the suit at noon. He had suffered a retina detachment a few months before that left him visually impaired. Hubbard’s brother had to step in for Bonozew. And he had big boots to fill. Still, everyone was hoping that Bonozew would show up since he was so dedicated to the role. "I told [my brother] don't get too excited because if Dean shows up at five to one [o’clock], he's playing Santa,” says Hubbard, smiling at Bonozew. He didn't make it. Hubbard tel Bonozew he was missed tells d dearly last year. Today, both are seated in a community room at the NSNH that is just starting to show signs of Christmas with some tinsel and pine tree trimmings. Bonozew has undergone four retina surgeries in the past year. But that won't deter him from p playing Santa in a few short we weeks. He has already started pract practising. “The secret is a loud ho ho ho, Merry Christmas,” says a beaming Bonozew. Bonozew is just one of the many volunteers who take time out from other social obligations at Christmas to give back to the community. The annual Christmas dinner at the NSNH is a coveted volunteering opportunity. Hubbard attributes it to the energy and excitement in the room. Volunteers start filing in on Christmas Eve to help with the setup and food preparation for

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the event. A husband and wife team have been cooking up the holiday feast since the very first dinner. On Christmas Day those same volunteers and other recruits leave their families for a few hours and help out at the dinner in whatever way they can. City of North Vancouver Mayor Darrell Mussatto has been a perennial helper every December 25 at NSNH, for as long as Hubbard can remember. "I put him to work," says Hubbard. "He will shovel the snow or help out in the kitchen. "Darrell comes as himself, not the mayor." After the guests have had their fill of food and merriment, volunteers then drive the seniors home.

one visiting program where a volunteer spends time with a vulnerable senior each week. Young was matched with Gibbard. The retired dental assistant had seen a blurb in the paper about the NSVS outreach program. She vowed that she would not sit around idle during her golden years. Every Wednesday, Gillard visits with Young first thing in the morning for about an hour and a half. Then she makes her way to the West Vancouver Seniors Centre where she volunteers in the cafeteria. “We generally stay in,” explains Gillard, of her time with Young. “It’s nice to sit with someone and have a chat. There’s a lot of wisdom there.” Christmas can be a lonely time of year for some seniors. As they get older, they lose loved ones and are left to reminisce about holidays past. Young's husband is immortalized through the many pictures in her living room. Talking to Gillard about his days as a foreman for CN Rail in Montreal brings a smile to Young's face. The stroke has left her hands weak. Despite this obstacle, she was determined to repay Gillard for her kindness with a special Christmas present. She fashioned a needlework Christmas decoration by painstakingly using a pair of pliers to pull the stitching through. It must have taken her weeks, figures Gillard. "I’ll treasure that forever and a day," she says. NSVS executive director Trudy Hubbard explains how there is no shortage of volunteers for the 50-year strong outreach program. “When we find out about a senior before you know it a volunteer will phone,” she says. A criminal record check and the virtue of patience are part of the criteria for being a volunteer in this program. Activities enjoyed together include Christmas shopping, walks, sipping tea and sometimes a civic obligation. Hubbard helped a senior to the polls this past weekend. “The program keeps seniors in their homes longer,” says Hubbard. “It gives them some consistency and something to look forward to.” And for many, a visit at this time of the year can be a real blessing.

**** In West Vancouver, 90-year-old Mary Young sits at her colourful, mosaic tile kitchen table in her one-bedroom Ambleside apartment. Outside the window the rain is falling in **** sheets. Kelly Gillard, a friend Young met by If you'd like to volunteer with the NSNH this chance, brings a steaming cup of hot tea over to Christmas, visit nsnh.bc.ca. For more informathe table. tion about North Shore Volunteers for Seniors, Her hands shaking – Young has endured go to nsvs.ca. a series of strokes – she grasps the mug and offers Gillard a smile in return. After Young’s husband passed away two and a half years ago, she felt uncomfortable inviting people into her home or her life. “I was so sad,” she explains, slowly. “We had been married for 68 years and I have never lived alone.” Despite the fact that Young has a loving extended family on the North Shore — two sons, five grandchildren and seven great-children – there are still many hours of the day when Young is alone. Her family contacted North Shore Volunteers for Seniors, looking for advice. Every Wednesday, volunteer Kelly Gillard shares part of her day They learned of the one-on- with senior Mary Young who lives alone in West Vancouver.

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aste collection is down on the North Shore, recycling and composting are up. That’s according to the 2010 annual report released Monday by the North Shore Recycling Program, the tri-municipal body that handles waste-diversion programs across North and West Vancouver. The report is rosy all over, but one of the brightest spots shows that the amount of recyclables collected from single-family homes in 2010 — including blue box, blue bag and yellow bag pickup — increased by 215 tonnes from 2009. Apartment and condo recycling was up by 123 tonnes across the three municipalities, with an audit planned for this year geared towards boosting that number in the future. Allen Lynch, manager of the North Shore Recycling Program, told The Outlook that by spring 2012, the NSRP will roll out its curbside food-scrap collection program in all three municipalities. “The residents will be able to add their food scraps to their yard trimmings,” Lynch said, adding that new collection bins would not be necessary. The plan is that the program will hit the ground running, ready to accept all food scraps — cooked or raw — including meat, bones, dairy, soiled pizza boxes and paper napkins. Lynch will give a workshop at the North Vancouver district council meeting on Monday, Nov. 28,

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The Christmas season is a magical time for children. There’s the anticipation of Santa’s visit, the ﬁrst snowfall, a trimmed tree bearing an assortment of wrapped presents at its roots and a house bustling with visits from friends and family. Two North Vancouver friends and moms – Jessica Metcalfe, a scientiﬁc researcher, and Anna Robertson, a jewelry designer (len & len.com) – spent one afternoon in November making some early preparations for the holidays. Tots in tow, the friends collected silver ornaments from Take Me Home Décor, in the Pemberton area.

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Jessica and Henry admire the silver embellished Christmas tree at Take Me Home Décor. Beside them is a ﬁve-piece china place setting for 12: Wedgwood ‘gold Florentine’, $1595 per set.

Jessica has extra reason to celebrate this December 25th: it’s her son Henry’s ﬁrst Christmas. Anna’s daughter Ava delighted the staff in the store with her adorable ballerina poses. Next came a stop around the corner at Couch Potato, the Sofa Co., where Jessica and Anna tested out comfy sofa beds and recliners; meanwhile, the kids were kept occupied, cuddling with a bushel of stuffed animals on the couch. The North Shore Pawn Shop is where busy moms can ﬁnd the most unique gifts for every member of the family. What dad doesn’t deserve a Samurai sword or, more likely, a Rolex watch for Christmas? Read on to discover how Jessica and Henry, and Anna and Ava spent One Day in November.

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Alligator purses and African spears, oh my: the North Shore Pawn Shop in Lower Lonsdale is a safari of rare finds. Owners Christine and Ron are treasure hunters with a penchant for antiques and collectables. Sometimes they nab these gems on EBay or other online auctions; other times, they turn up at the North Shore Pawn Shop because the owner needs to part with their jewelry, art or family heirloom for one reason or another. There are ornate rings in every shape, size and gemstone colour displayed in cases around the entire perimeter of the shop. All of the jewelry is examined and tested for authenticity; more expensive pieces - such as diamond rings - come with an appraisal certificate. Christine and Ron promise you will find the perfect present for every person on your Christmas list: the budding musician, a fine art collector, your gamer son, a handyman husband or a 20-something fashionista. North Shore Pawn Shop 140B Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver, 604.990.8214 www.northshorepawnshop.ca

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Alison McDonald opened her whimsical Take Me Home Décor store almost ten years ago. Tucked away on a street dotted with automotive repair shops and light industry operations, the real home setting of Take Me Home Décor - with baubles in every nook - brings some sparkle to the neighbourhood. "I created vignettes throughout the shop to show customers how to put the blended looks together," explains Alison. "I wanted to make it feel as if you were in someone's house as opposed to being in a shop." A blend of antiques and new items obtained from close to 40 vendors provides a multitude of Christmas tree and home decorating options. Alison also has a following of customers from other parts of the Lower Mainland who are enamoured with her store. This Christmas season, she was asked to decorate a mansion on the west side of Vancouver for the Homes for the Holidays tour beneﬁting the Kids Help Phone. Alison said she embellished the home owner's classic decor and trimmed at least six Christmas trees with some trinkets from her store. "I think every home has to have a lot of sparkle at Christmas, whether it's crystal silverware or something else," advises Alison. "And make sure you have lots of lighting." Take me Home Décor 1175 West 15th Street, North Vancouver 604.990.4688

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Ava admires herself at an antique vanity ($1295) at Take Me Home Décor. The three-piece art nouveau brush set in sterling silver is $225.

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VICTORIA – Elections BC has dismissed complaints from an opposition MLA and the candidate B.C. Liberal MLA Kash Heed defeated in the 2009 B.C. election. Heed’s former campaign manager Barinder Sall had alleged in an interview with CBC television that there was a further $40,000 in unreported spending by the B.C. Liberal campaign in Vancouver-Fraserview. Keith Archer, the new chief electoral officer for Elections BC, announced last Thursday that the allegation was exam-

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spending for anonymous brochures targeting the NDP. Sall and printer Dinesh Khanna pleaded guilty in October to offences under the Elections Act for printing and distributing the Chineselanguage brochures, which accused the NDP of supporting the legalization of drugs and prostitution. Krog said Thursday the election in Vancouver-Fraserview remains tainted, and Heed should at least apologize for what his campaign team did. Premier Christy Clark has said it will be up to the B.C. Liberal caucus to decide if Heed would be allowed to remain as a party MLA.

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Shop from home If the thought of facing crowds at the mall is daunting, ordering gifts by phone or online makes shopping easier. Many retail stores have online and print catalogues, so a lot of shopping can be done from home. It’s also a convenient way to skip a trip to the post office as gifts can be sent directly from the retailer to distant family and friends. Family members who are trying to cut down on clutter might appreciate donations to their favourite charities made in their names.

Enlist help For many of us, asking for help is a sign of weakness, but studies have found seeking help can lead to improved life satisfaction. Schedule a home cleaning service to tidy up before a big family event or offer the teen next door a few dollars to help you with your holiday gift shopping.

Pass on your traditions If it’s getting more difficult to find the energy needed to host the traditional family gathering, it may be time to pass the job on to the next generation. It’s also an opportunity to share memories of past celebrations as well as recipes that have been handed down through the generations.

Care for yourself too Liz Neal of North Shore Community Resources Seniors’ OneStop Information Program has found that many seniors report feeling lonely at this time of year. Those who are away from family or

who have lost loved ones don’t feel particularly merry. Just being unable to celebrate in the same way they always did can be a loss in itself. The Canadian Mental Health Association suggests seniors can deal with loneliness by staying engaged with others, particularly youth. Attending a free children’s concert, or volunteering to help with events in your community may help lift spirits. Lastly, be aware of those feelings of sadness or isolation and talk to a friend or seek support from a health care professional. Don’t forget yourself during this upcoming season. Consider your own needs and make up your own holiday wish list: lunch with your child or grandchild; a gift certificate for a massage; a best-selling mystery novel — whatever you enjoy. The December holidays may be one of life’s ways to brighten winter, to create opportunities to gather with friends and family and to enjoy good food. What’s important is to give yourself permission to simplify the season, to be aware of your limits and to care, not only for others, but also for yourself. Find out more about resources for seniors on the North Shore at North Shore Community Resources (NSCR) Senior’s One-Stop Information Program, in Capilano Mall (201-935 Marine Dr., N. Van), or call 604983-3303 or 604-925-7474. While you’re there also pick up a copy of the 2011Seniors’Directory or access it online at nscr.bc.ca. —Supporting Caregivers Across the Lifespan Project is funded by the Government of Canada’s Social Development Partnerships Program. The opinions in this article are those of the author.

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Message from the Chair turf Rutledge Field at Ambleside Park. The Foundation has provided administrative support to both community initiatives for the last several years. In September, our dynamic Executive Director Delaina Bell organized a day-long workshop for all the Community Foundations in the Sea to Sky Corridor. The workshop entitled “Telling Your Organizational Story: The Cornerstone of a Successful Fund Development Program”, focused on the power of a story and how we can share the stories of thoughtful people in our community who have established Funds with our Foundation.

Chair, Gerry Humphries I am pleased to provide you with this Fall, 2011 update on the West Vancouver Community Foundation. Since our Spring AGM, new board members have assumed their various portfolios with the Foundation’s committees. Geoff Jopson, recently retired Superintendent of Schools for West Vancouver School District will act as liaison for YAHU, the Foundation’s team of youth volunteers. He will also chair the Scholarship Committee and serve as a member of the donor relations committee. Nancy Farran, Vice President and Investment Advisor at RBC Dominion Securities will serve as the chair of the Investment Committee and will also Chair the Grants Committee. Peter Ackhurst, Past President of the Community Foundation of Whistler, will take on the role as Chair of the Donor Relations Committee and Chair of the Enviroment Committee. Mark Ballard, one of the top real estate agents for Remax Western Canada, will serve on the Marketing and Mayors’ Golf Tournament Committee. Foundation support for two initiatives to mark West Vancouver’s centennial in 2012 are beginning to bear fruit. We were delighted to attend the unveiling of the West Vancouver Historical Society’s book entitled “Cottages to Community”, showcasing the history of West Vancouver and also the opening of the ﬁrst-class artiﬁcial

We took what we learned from the workshop and incorporated this approach into our strategic planning session on October 22nd, attended by the board. We are now developing an action plan to implement our strategy as soon as possible, driving benefits back to the community. We recognize the importance of the Foundation to the community of West Vancouver and note with interest, the ways we are able to accommodate the needs of the community has increased in recent years. It is well-known that the Foundation accepts donations, provides tax receipts, invests these monies and delivers grants and scholarships back into the community, by way of its Endowment Funds. Also, that the Foundation accepts donations and invests these monies for the benefit of a specific community organization, in a Managed Fund. What has increased is the use of the Foundation’s ability to accept donations for a specific project, invest them responsibly and then, within a project timetable, deliver the proceeds on behalf of a specific community organization, using a Flow-Through Fund. With an Endowment Fund, a philanthropic community member establishes a fund at the Foundation, or contributes to the Foundation’s Community Fund so that the Foundation is able to provide funding for

causes within the community. We see the impact of these grants most impressively when they act as seed money so an organization can fund a study which sets out a plan for a larger undertaking as with The Land Conservancy’s - Binning Residence, a National Historic Site in West Vancouver. With Managed Funds, the Foundation manages the funds of other community organizations, for example the West Vancouver United Church which has since 2000 kept two funds with the Foundation. The Foundation provides investment expertise and administrative support to the fundholder. But it is the Foundation’s FlowThrough funds which have worked to the community’s distinct advantage recently. Rutledge Field fundraising, by the West Vancouver Field Hockey Facilities Society and the West Vancouver Soccer Club, was done with the assistance of the Foundation’s flow-through funds process and management. The Foundation received the donations, issued the tax receipts and made payments to cover a large portion of the cost of this fantastic new community asset. The organization is spared the considerable effort which would otherwise be needed to address this aspect of fundraising. Similarly, the Capilano Rugby Club used a flow-through fund at the Foundation when it fundraised for its new clubhouse at Klahanie Park. Whether the Fund is Endowment, Managed or Flow-Through, the benefit to the citizens of West Vancouver is the same. The Foundation is set to continue that work into the future, with the help of its board, staff, fundholders, donors, sponsors and you, the citizens of West Vancouver. Regards,

Upcoming Events November 22 & 29, 2011 Starry Nights at Park Royal North and South. Tickets $10 each, available at the Foundation office. February 15, 2012 Deadline for accepting Grant Applications. Please go to www.westvanfoundation.com to download grant guidelines and grant application. April 3, 2012 Annual Speaker Series. Maintaining Vitality in your Senior Years – moderated by Dr. Art Hister. Kay Meek Centre May 25, 2012 5th Annual North Shore Mayors’ Golf Tournament, Seymour Golf and Country Club June 2, 2012 West Vancouver Community Day

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Cottages to Community: A gift to ourselves Just in time to mark West Vancouver’s centennial, the West Vancouver Historical Society has produced “Cottages to Community: The Story of West Vancouver’s Neighbourhoods”, an attractive hardcover compendium of stories, photos, historical accounts and anecdotes sure to delight any citizen of West Vancouver. The West Vancouver Community Foundation was a major sponsor of this ambitious project, and you can ﬁnd the book for sale at the West Vancouver Museum and the West Vancouver Memorial Library.

see every day are gorgeous. Artistic renderings of West Vancouver by artists including Gordon Smith, Elizabeth Smily, Al Beaton, B.C. Binning, Xwa Lack Tun and Houshang Seyhoun are

beautifully reproduced and help the reader place West Vancouver in a whole new context. Tidbits abound. Who knew that the ﬁrst Marine Drive bridge over the Capilano River, a lighted, con-

crete structure built in 1915, collapsed completely in ﬂoodwaters little more than a year later? Or that a shot of West Bay, looking toward Mount Baker, was featured on Canada’s ﬁfty-cent postage stamp in 1938? As well, the book is well-indexed and includes an encyclopedia of local place names. Most delightfully, Cottages to Community features a series of historical black and white photos of various West Vancouver landmarks including Lighthouse Park, the Ferry Building, Dundarave, Kew Beach and Horseshoe Bay, superimposed onto stunning contemporary colour photographs taken from the very same spot at which the earlier photo was taken. The impact of these images is easily worth a thousand words.

Francis Manbridge, author of two well-received books on North Shore history, worked with established North Shore photographer John Moir and talented designer Colleen Wood to create this treasury of the people, places and things which are West Vancouver’s history since its incorporation in 1912. Historical photos of church picnics, parades, street corners, school children and sunbathers are charming. Contemporary photos of the places we

With the Foundation’s generous support, the West Vancouver Historical Society has produced a splendid hardcover book entitled “Cottages to Community: The Story of West Vancouver’s Neighbourhoods” to mark West Vancouver’s centennial in 2012. It’s sure to be a hot item this holiday season.

The West Vancouver Community Foundation is proud to support the West Vancouver Historical Society’s work to create this excellent souvenir of the District of West Vancouver’s centennial in 2012.

GETTING THE STORY OUT Each community foundation has its own unique history and its own special story to tell. In keeping with our ongoing efforts to work collaboratively with other local community foundations, the West Vancouver Community Foundation hosted a workshop for all ﬁve community foundations in the Sea to Sky Corridor on Saturday, October 22 Initiated by our Executive Director, Delaina Bell, the focus was on developing and getting these special organizational stories out. It brought together Board members from the Bowen Island, Sunshine Coast, Whistler, North Shore and West Vancouver Community Foundations and provided all participants with a refreshing focus on innovation and creativity. The event was held at the Gleneagles Community Centre. Board members listened as the Narrative Company’s Norma Cameron explained how telling your organizational story is the cornerstone of a successful fund development program. Ms. Cameron quoted Ken Burnett’s The Zen of Fundraising, L-R: Ron Royston, Treasurer, Delaina Bell, Executive Director, Peter Ackhurst, Valorie Pawson, Tom Allison, Helen Vanee, Past Chair, Gerry Humphries, Chair, Nancy Farran, Geoff Jopson.

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Ron Royston, Treasurer Patrick Shannon Helen Vanee, Past Chair Honorary Director: (Incoming) Mayor Michael Smith Executive Director: Delaina Bell Financial Assistant: Susan Beck

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“Fundraising is the inspiration business, and however much we may try to elevate and complicate it, at its heart it is little more than telling stories. I’d encourage all my fellow fundraisers to become master storytellers.” Participants learned how L-R: Susan Beck, Norma Cameron, The Narrative Company, to identify key stories in their Gerry Humphries, Delaina Bell, Geoff Jopson, Fanny Paterson organization and how to incorporate them in their efforts on behalf of their respective foundations. Gerry Humphries, Chair of the West Vancouver Community Foundation, and Barb McMillan, BC Region Coordinator for Community Foundations of Canada, both made closing remarks on a day well-spent. We would like to thank RBC Global Management, Thunderbird Marine Corp. and an anonymous donor for making the Sea to Sky Community Foundation Workshop possible. Special thanks also to Brian Bull and his staff at the Gleneagles Community Centre, Whole Foods Market and Shauna and Sergio MacNeil at Cafe Traﬁq for their support.

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A warm welcome to Geoff Jopson The West Vancouver Community Foundation is delighted to welcome newly elected board member Geoff Jopson. Geoff is well-known to many people in West Vancouver as our recently-retired Superintendent of Schools. A native of West Vancouver, he attended public school in our community before completing a Bachelor of Commerce at UBC and a Masters of Arts at the University of London. When he retired from a thirty-eight year career in education at the end of 2010, Geoff had served as Superintendent of Schools for the West Vancouver School District for eight years, and had established a reputation for helping to make West Vancouver School District one of the ﬁnest in British Columbia. During that time, he also served as President of the British Columbia School Superintendent’s Association, and received their Distinguished Service Award in 2008. He was also given the Baha’i Community’s Unity in Diversity Award in 1999 for his leadership in developing initia-

tives that celebrate the diversity of our students and families. Although Geoff is nominally semi-retired; he still acts as a consultant, providing mentorship to five newly appointed school superintendents across British Columbia. Geoff is now looking ahead to spending time with family, fitness and travel, and he has taken an exciting plunge into volunteer community service. In addition to the West Vancouver Community Foundation, Geoff is also giving his time to the West Vancouver Memorial Library and the West Vancouver Memorial Library Foundation,. We are very happy to have the benefit of his considerable administrative skills, and to be able to draw from his extensive knowledge of, and reputation in, our community. Geoff now chairs our scholarship committee, and is also liaising with our youth group (Young Adults Helping You – or YAHU) in our local high schools. He is also an active member of the Foundation’s marketing committee.

The Foundation is only as strong as the people who comprise it, and with Geoff Jopson joining our team, we are conﬁdent that the West Vancouver Community Foundation will continue to have the strength it needs to serve the community of West Vancouver.

Geoff Jopson, Board Director

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Catch us on Shaw TV! For the past year, the West Vancouver Community Foundation has worked with Shaw TV, with the generous support of sponsor Odlum Brown Limited, to produce a series of informative vignettes proﬁling our grant recipients. They air on Channel 4’s “The Express” and with Shaw’s broadcast of West Vancouver council meetings. You can also ﬁnd them on our website. Perhaps you saw our recent feature on North Shore Meals on Wheels, a vital outreach program whereby volunteers prepare and deliver hot, nutritious meals three days a week to those who because of age, illness or disability cannot prepare meals for themselves. In this way, clients are able to maintain their independence and remain in their own homes. The Foundation is proud to support the important work done by North Shore Meals on Wheels in the community.

As sweet as it is In his autobiography, The Making of a Grey Panther: the Derrick Humphreys Story, West Vancouver Community Foundation Founder Derrick Humphreys wrote that he was “dedicated always to helping West Vancouver stay as sweet as it is”. Perhaps this is why in 1978, in his first of four consecutive terms as Mayor of West Vancouver, he appointed a committee to explore the possibility of creating a charitable foundation to encourage local philanthropy. The following year, his goal was accomplished and the Foundation’s first board meeting was held, with Mayor Humphreys in attendance as an inaugural board member. Our next vignette details the West Vancouver Police Department’s exciting plans for celebrating one hundred years of service in West Vancouver in 2012. The police department will acknowledge this important milestone with the acquisition of an heraldic crest for use on ceremonial flags and regalia. The West Vancouver Community Foundation is pleased to support this significant undertaking.

Born in England in 1913, Mr. Humphreys set sail for Australia at the age of seventeen to pursue a career in mining engineering. In World War II, his military service took him to New Guinea and the South Pacific. After stints in Brazil and South Africa, his work finally brought him to Canada in 1950 and he settled with his family in North Vancouver in 1952. There he began his involvement in municipal politics and he was elected as a counsellor in 1956. After a divorce and remarriage, he and his second wife relocated to West Vancouver. Mr. Humphreys liked to claim that he was West Vancouver’s first full time mayor, and he was indeed passionate about the job. Through his substantial efforts, the West Vancouver Seniors’ Activity Centre, the #3 Firehall at Marine Drive and The Dale, the Lion’s Gate Sewerage Treatment Plant and the Lawson Creek diversion were built. He preserved West Vancouver’s unique Blue Bus service and got rid of the old bus depot at the foot of 14th Street. He also made significant contributions beyond the municipality as a director of the Greater Vancouver Regional District and Chair of BC Transit, to name just two. In his role as Founder of the West Vancouver Community Foundation, Mr. Humphreys showed remarkable fore

Founder of the West Vancouver Community Foundation, Derrick Humphries sight, for which many citizens of West Vancouver have since been grateful. Over the past three decades, the Foundation has accumulated net assets in excess of $4 million, set up more than 42 funds, granted more than $1.1 million in support of community projects and organizations in West Vancouver, and awarded $161,000 in scholarships to West Vancouver students. Derrick Humphreys will long be remembered as a man who made a signiﬁcant difference to the community that he lived in and served.

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Growing your own jolly holly BRIAN MINTER CONTRIBUTOR

f all the evergreens we use to decorate our gardens and homes during the Christmas season, holly is still the most popular. Native to the British Isles and southern and central Europe, Ilex aquifolium, or English holly, is the traditional Christmas holly. While traveling in England last fall, I noticed large forests of oaks with holly growing underneath as a companion plant. The Latin name aquifolium means needle-leafed, but many new varieties are much friendlier. The use of holly dates back to Roman times when it was an emblem of goodwill and was sent from one home to another during the Festival of Saturn, celebrated from Dec. 17-19. The Christmas custom of decorating homes with holly probably dates back to this time. The pagans in the British Isles were very superstitious, and holly played an important role in their lives. Holly and ivy were used in fertility rites during the Fire Festival, which took place around the time of Christmas. When Christian missionaries attempted to convert the pagans, it was often easier to accept pagan superstitions and incorporate them into the mainstream of Christian life. Instead of being a symbol of welcome, good luck and eternal life, holly thorns came to signify

the Passion of Christ and the berries, drops of blood. Other superstitions persisted. A holly tree, growing near one’s home, was believed to protect the family from thunder and lightning. Holly was also hung before mistletoe, otherwise bad luck would come down the chimney on Christmas Eve. After Christmas, holly must be taken down before Epiphany Eve (Jan. 5), but a sprig should be retained to protect the house against lightning. You could sure get into a lot of trouble by not knowing your holly lore. Most older holly varieties were unisexual, meaning both male and female plants were needed for pollination. Newer varieties, developed over the years, have eliminated the need for two trees. This is good news for smaller landscapes that can accommodate only one tree. All variegated forms, however, need a pollinator. Selffertile varieties make good pollinators. In the case of hardy blue hollies, both male and female plants can be planted together in the same hole and thus save space. The best English varieties to plant are the self-fertile San Gabriel and the hardier San Jose Hybrid. I have seen both of these varieties produce berries even as small plants, which is so different from the older types. One of the most popular holly varieties today, however, is the Dutch variety, J.C. Van Tol.

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Road, witnesses reported that Wilcox got out of his car and shouted at police to kill him. The Mountie who shot Wilcox was not carrying a Taser, according to the VPD’s investigation. Four hours before he died on Jan. 10, police issued Wilcox an undertaking to appear in court for criminal offenses they say he committed prior to the shooting. Wilcox was also scheduled to appear in North Vancouver provincial court later that month on separate charges of impaired driving and resisting arrest after an alleged October 2009 offense. The coroner’s inquest is scheduled over five days at the Burnaby Coroners Court and cannot, by law, make any findings of legal responsibility in Wilcox’s death, but will make recommendations aimed at preventing deaths under similar circumstances in the future. —with files from The Outlook

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drums of a 350,000-kilogram load of uranium yellowcake concentrate onboard while the vessel was midway between Vancouver and Zhanjiang, China. The accident sparked a legal fight between the uranium’s owners, Cameco Corporation of Saskatchewan, and the ship’s owner, MCP Altona GmbH & Co. KG, which was bankrupted by the dispute and opted to sell the boat. The ship returned to Port Metro Vancouver for cleanup of the toxic and radioactive material by Cameco and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission before it was anchored off Dollarton while the legal wrangling over its sale began. It’s unclear who bought the former Altona, though offers from as far away as Malaysia, Asia and Europe came in once the sale was made public in September. The Meratus Palembang remained moored at Vancouver’s Ballantyne docks as of Wednesday. tcoyne@northshoreoutlook.com twitter.com/toddcoyne

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neeling down in council chambers, inches from a computer screen displaying Saturday night’s election results, Darrell Mussatto played the role of cheerleader. The recipient of the lion’s share of that support was Cheryl Leia, a candidate he also backed in the 2008 municipal election. As results began pouring in, longtime ally Coun. Craig Keating and former school board trustee Linda Buchanan, both members of the Mussatto team, appeared locks for council seats. Buchanan jockeyed for position atop the polls, while Keating sat firmly in third place. But Leia remained in the seventh spot, trailing incumbent Coun. Guy Heywood for the final seat. This duel would prove to be one of the evening’s major storylines. If Leia could surpass Heywood, Monday nights would feature a Mussatto-supported majority on council. If not, the dynamics would remain much as they have for the past three years, with Buchanan replacing Mary Trentadue, who chose not to seek re-election. It took reports from all 10 polls to write the ending, but Heywood eventually inched out Leia by a mere 166 votes, to the disappointment — albeit understated — of Mussatto. “It’s mixed feelings,” Mussatto said. “But the voters have clearly spoken

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orth Vancouver investment advisor Robert Luft is hoping his stock will rise on the Food Network Canada reality show Recipes to Riches. The premise of the show sees Canadian home cooks battle to have their original recipes become a President’s Choice product, win $25,000 and become eligible for a grand prize of $250,000. Luft’s callback audition at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Vancouver was when things began to heat up. If you have ever seen American Idol auditions you get a sense of how painful the waiting process is with contestants rehearsing all around you. And when you add food into the equation, it can get messy: contestants painstakingly instructing chefs on how to reheat their dish properly and the intermixing of culinary aromas. Luft was pretty clear on how he didn’t want his succulent pulled pork reheated. “I said don’t you dare put this in the microwave,” he recalled. “It had to be piping hot on a bun.” Finally Luft’s name was called. In the pit of his stomach, he felt sick. Through blinding lights he squinted his way out to a mark in the room in front of the judges. They started peppering him with questions. There were no pleasantries. And you have what feels like 20 seconds to make a good impression, said Luft. “I think what helped me out is I’m really passionate about that style of cooking,” he added. That was in early spring. Then came more waiting. Fast forward three months later and Luft was sitting in his office when he got the call that he was one of three finalists for the entrée show of Recipes to Riches. But there was no shouting it from the rooftop or high- fiving his coworkers: a confidentially contract had been signed. It was April and Luft would have to keep this secret to himself until October. As bad timing would have it, the taping of the show fell during an already-booked spring break trip to Maui with his family. So Luft packed his bags for Maui and covertly added some more insulated clothing for the side trip that he needed to make to Toronto. A week into the trip, Luft abruptly announced to his family that he was leaving for Toronto. He later recalibrated the story slightly, telling them that he was going for another audition for the show. “It was insane,” Luft said of the taping of the show. “It was like three or four days of non-stop. I have a new- found respect for anybody who goes on a reality show. You do a million things and this is all they show.” When October arrived, so did Luft’s clearance from the producers of Recipe to Riches to reveal the secret to his family. “There were a few glares and sideways glances,” he laughed. Luft grew up on homemade Italian cooking and has since extended that comforting experience to his family and friends. He makes gnocchi from scratch on Saturday mornings with his kids. That’s the root of his culinary expression. Luft already had a penchant for barbecuing, so when a friend popped over to his house with a copy of ‘Mastering Real Barbecue’, he developed an insatiable appetite for slow cooked meats. “Next thing you know I’ve got smokers in the backyard and I’m driving the neighbours nuts,” said the Upper Lonsdale resident. “It took on a mind of its own.” He revealed his secret to making the perfect pork butt, which — no bones about it — is actually the shoulder. Through hundreds and hundreds of pulled pork experiments, and most likely some belt loosening along the way, Luft concocted a highly palatable rub: a combination of not overly hot and not overly sweet spices. He is still waiting to find out if his entrée beat out the other two contestants in his category. Luft’s episode airs on Wednesday. And it’s not about the money, he insisted. But having his entrée in the Real Canadian Superstore would be cool. On Wednesday night, Luft will be watching Recipes to Riches on a huge projection screen at the home of the friend who gave him the barbecue cookbook. They will prepare pulled pork shoulder together and serve it to family and friends. Luft’s competition on the show is stiff: lobster mac and cheese and braised lamb over orzo. “Mine is the most pedestrian of the three,” said Luft “Something simple that everyone can enjoy.” Luft’s Recipe to Riches episode airs at 6 p.m. on Nov. 30 on Food Network Canada. reporter@northshoreoutlook.com

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Barney, Frankie & the ’49 Grey Cup Greig Bjarnason and Audber French were the first locals in the Grey Cup

rey Cup fever is upon the country once more, just like it was back on Nov. 26, 1949, exactly 62 years ago this weekend. It was then – during that post-World War II era when the Grey Cup game was always played in Toronto – that exuberant Calgarians transformed the Canadian gridiron championship into a four-day party, complete with white Stetsons hats, square dancing, horses and chuckwagons. It was also when Greig “Barney” Bjarnason and Audber “Frankie” French, rookies with Calgary Stampeders, became the first North Shore players to suit up for a Grey Cup game. French and Bjarnason grew up playing football for coach George Deacon at North Van High (graduating in 1947 and 1948 respectively) and for the Vancouver Junior Big Four League’s North Shore Lions under Harry Bullock. With no pro football in B.C. then, the pair found themselves heading to Calgary in 1949 to try out for the Stampeders, coached by tough taskmaster Les Lear, a future CFL hall-of-famer who had guided the team to the 1948 Grey Cup title, the first for any team west of Winnipeg. GREY CUP 1949 - North Van’s Greig “Barney” Bjarnason (#34) and Audber “Frankie” French (#77) were “I was working in the shipyards and playing junior footmembers of the Calgary Stampeders who reached the Grey Cup game in 1949. ball,” Bjarnason (now 82, living in Lynn Valley and retired Greig Bjarnason collection / NVHS grad photos from North Van Archives collection after 31 years as a North Van City firefighter) was telling me this week. “Les Lear gave Frankie French a call. It’s natural. He never got upset or excited. He just played the to be running up and down the field during warmups. quite a story but he mentioned my name too to come out game and he was good at it, very good.” “With the cleats then, we should have played in runfor a tryout. A halfback, French scored two touchdowns that season ning shoes. It was very icy. Players were sliding all “You know how we got to Calgary? We hitchhiked. It as the Stampeders racked up a 13-1 won-lost record to over.” took three days. The first night we stopped in Grindrod capture top spot in the WIFU. In playoffs, Calgary barely Montreal, who beat Calgary 14-13 in their exhibition [near Enderby] and slept in a church. It was getting dark held on to defeat Saskatchewan 22-21 in a thrilling twogame, also won the Grey Cup 28-15. so we just opened the door and went in. The next day we game, total-points series (winning 18-12 and losing 9-4) “But on the way home to Calgary, there was a recepstayed in Revelstoke and slept in the railway station. to advance to the Grey Cup. French played only about tion at every town the train stopped and it stopped at “There was somewhere between 120 and 130 trying half the following season before returning home to get quite a few places. We all got off and sang a few songs. out. I guess after they won the Grey Cup, a lot of people married. He died in 1982 at just 54 years of age. Sugarfoot Anderson was kind of the leader.” came to try out. But they cut pretty quick after the first Bjarnason was 5’11” and weighed 180-185. As a blockBjarnason and French got to play with some great few practices. I went there in really, really good shape ing back/flying wing and linebacker, he played four years players such as ends Ezzrett “Sugarfoot” Anderson and and that’s how come I stayed on.” with Calgary (1949-52), cracking the starting lineup by Woody Strode, the only Negroes on the team and two There were no interlocking league games then between the second game of the 1950 season. of the five Americans permitted on each roster at that the Western Inter-provincial Football Union made up of “It was a one-year deal each year,” notes Bjarnason. time. Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatchewan and Winnipeg and the “The first year was $500 and the most I ever got was Both were actors in the movies too, Anderson in six two Eastern Leagues, the Big Four (Hamilton, Montreal, about $2,000. That was a lot of money. The first year in films including The Story of Seabiscuit and The Snows Ottawa and Toronto) and the Ontario Rugby Football Calgary I lived with Frankie French and then the second of Kilimanjaro and Strode (who starred in the UCLA Union (Balmy Beach, Hamilton, Sarnia and Windsor). year I roomed with a family. The games were played at backfield with Jackie Robinson, who broke the colour However, Calgary scheduled an exhibition game at Mewata Stadium then. line in major league baseball, and Kenny Washington Montreal in 1949 as their only pre-season game and trav“The Stampeders got me a job [during the season] and who did the same in the NFL) in 67 movies including elled by air, a rarity at a time when train travel was the I worked at the Calgary Brewery and Malting Company. The Ten Commandments and Spartacus. norm. During the off-season, I worked as a roughneck in the Other Americans were quarterback Keith Spaith and “That was a big thing for me and Frankie,” oil rigs all over northern Alberta linemen Johnny Aguirre and Riley “Rattler” Matheson, Bjarnason remembers. “I had to borrow a suit the latter a 10-year NFL veteran prior to his Calgary and part of Saskatchewan. Those INSTANT to go. You had to wear a suit and tie. The first days. Two CFL hall-of-famers, Normie Kwong and Paul were two tough jobs, football and year I never played that much, about nine or REPLAY Rowe, were also Stampeders then. roughneck.” 10 games. At that time guys would play 60 For French and Bjarnason it was all quite the expeGetting to the Grey Cup was Len Corben minutes both ways.” rience, one that few North Shore boys have had the special. “I was amazed just to be lencorben@yahoo.ca French, at 5’8” and 155 to 160 pounds, opportunity to duplicate. there,” he says. “The year before, “was a tenacious little guy who played hard,” in ’48 when Calgary won the recalls Jack Keast who played at NV High and This is episode 441 from Len Corben’s treasure chest of Grey Cup, I was up on Grouse with the NS Lions at the same time as French stories – the great events and the quirky – that bring to Mountain skiing and listening to and Bjarnason. “Greig was a very good athlete life the North Shore’s rich sports history. the Grey Cup not even thinking that the next year – even both in Canadian football and English rugby. He was a though I didn’t get into the game – it was just an honour

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f the Pennsylvania State University sex abuse scandal has taught us anything, it’s that parents need to know the signs of child exploitation. Julia Staub-French oversees the Children and Adolescent Sexual Abuse counselling program at Family Services of the North Shore. The registered clinical counsellor estimates that 60 North Shore kids — victims of sexual abuse or assault — access the program throughout the year. “For us, our intake has been consistent year over year,” explained StaubFrench. “The question is, how many kids are we not reaching?”

According to Staub-French, in the majority of child sexual abuse cases the victim and the perpetrator know each other — and that’s when the grooming can happen. “Stranger danger is not the biggest worry for parents,” she added. So what are the signs of sexual abuse in children? Anxiety, bed wetting, being withdrawn and not wanting to go to school are some indicators, said Staub-French. The presenting factors are post traumatic stress disorder and anxiety. Through counselling, there is healing. Once the child realizes the abuse is not their fault is when breakthroughs can be made. “Kids are resilient,” said StaubFrench. “They heal. They are much more than the trauma; that doesn’t define them.” While children are often taught not to question a parent, a coach or somebody in a position of authority, StaubFrench stressed the importance of helping kids trust their gut feeling. “When we feel like our stomach and our brain are not together we have to

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“Adults are better liars than children,” she says. “I think for most of my life I was scared. You think when are they coming back to harm you again?” But, after years of therapy, Meldrum was able to trust again. Today, she is a vibrant, successful businesswoman with two kids and a loving and supportive husband. As a mother, she is imploring other parents to take the Little Warriors education program. “You love your children — learn how to reduce the risk,” said Meldrum. The Little Warriors Stewards of Children training at Capilano Library is on November 26th from 1-4 p.m. The cost is $40 per person or $25 for groups. Participants receive a manual, handbook and certificate. Register online at www.littlewarriors. ca. reporter@northshoreoutlook.com

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Gas tax hike didn’t hurt some Lower Mainland mayors Voters re-elected advocates of TransLink plan gas tax hike but had been in a divisive battle with his own council throughout the past term. rivers angry with the Metro Sitting mayors did not run again Vancouver mayors who in Port Moody, West Vancouver, voted to jack TransLink’s Pitt Meadows and White Rock and gas tax by two cents next April got were replaced by new faces. They no obvious vengeance at the polls will now join the regional mayors’ Saturday. council that votes on any future tax Incumbent mayors in North or fee increases to fund TransLink. Vancouver, Langley City and The mayors are expected Surrey who most to negotiate new revenue vocally championed sources with the province the gas tax increase as that could see a vehicle part of a plan to build levy or more bridge or the Evergreen Line and road tolls added in Metro other transit upgrades Vancouver. were re-elected by Further east in the Fraser wide margins, as were Valley, two more incumthose in the cities of bent mayors were defeated Coquitlam and Port in Abbotsford, where votCoquitlam that will Richard Walton ers also rejected a referenbenefit from the new dum on a controversial plan SkyTrain extension. to expand the Stave Lake All of those mayors were returned water supply as a public-private by at least 70 per cent of their partnership, and in Mission, where voters, except Coquitlam, where voters were angry about inspection Richard Stewart got 57 per cent. fees charged to homes suspected of The tax hike was an issue in sevhousing marijuana grow-ops. eral cities, including Surrey, but City councils will designate Mayor Dianne Watts was returned their local directors to the Metro with 80 per cent of the vote there Vancouver and Fraser Valley regionand mayors’ council chair Richard al districts. Walton got 81 per cent in the Directors will then choose the District of North Vancouver. new board chairs of the regional Mayors who voted against the governments next month. TransLink tax – Burnaby’s Derek Jackson, Metro’s chair, said before Corrigan, Richmond’s Malcolm the election she would not seek the Brodie and Delta’s Lois Jackson position again. – were also returned, indicatOne of the major challenges facing local issues and the power of ing the two regional districts is the incumbents were bigger factors. implementation of Metro’s plan to The only incumbent mayor in build a new garbage incinerator Metro Vancouver who went down in the region, despite air pollution to defeat was Langley Township’s fears lodged by the FVRD. Rick Green. He voted against the

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continued from, PAGE 7 lesson, telling him the dugout was a Second World War reference. It was a safe haven for soldiers to take refuge from the enemy. Cervenko says all of the Canucks she canvassed for signatures had never heard of the Downtown Eastside ‘Dugout’, but they were curious, asked questions and happily signed her towel. “You consistently hear about how the Canucks are such a friendly, warm group of players and it could not be more true,” she says. When Cervenko visited the The Dugout back on Nov. 8, by 7 a.m. there was already a line of people stretching around the block — and many cups of hot chicken-vegetable soup had already been served. “It’s in a surprisingly nice area, on the outskirts of Gastown,” she says. Developers wanted to buy the building that houses The Dugout, but the City of Vancouver thwarted their redevelopment plans by buying the property themselves and charging the tenants a nominal rent, she explains. Many of the drop-in centre’s clients are either homeless or live in Single Room Occupancies on the Downtown Eastside. They share a community ‘living room’ at The Dugout where they can access social resources, emotional support or simply watch TV. Cervenko hung out in the living

room with some of the clients and talked to them about their lives. “A few grew up on the North Shore and had a childhood very similar to mine,” she says. “These experiences make you realize how fortunate you are and how often people of different walks of life have more in common with you than you realize.” When Cervenko first looked into The Dugout, she discovered they had no website or branding. She had to go to three different websites to find the address, telephone number and a description of their services. Today, The Dugout has their own online presence — a website and Facebook page built by Cervenko and her dad for the class project. And anyone who makes a donation on the website (thedugoutvancouver.com) before Dec. 1 will have a chance to win that coveted autographed Canucks towel. “Even five dollar helps,” says Cervenko. “Instead of getting a Starbucks coffee, give that money to The Dugout. That’s what I tell my friends.” The project is worth 10 per cent of her final grade in her marketing class; however, Cervenko is confident that it has already taught her an invaluable life lesson about compassion. reporter@northshoreoutlook.com

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reconvenes on Nov. 28. Bell said priorities for him will be increasing civic engagement especially in regard to drafting the new Official Community Plan, handling development opportunities in the Lonsdale Avenue corridor and the former Shipyards site, as well as revisiting the Harry Jerome rec centre debate. Bell said he believes the city should build a new recreation centre because the information he’s received thus far has shown the current one “to be beyond reasonable repair” but he wants to see a better public process before council makes a decision. Where and how big a new facility would be requires significant resident input, he said, and he looks forward “to spending time” discussing that. As for the rumours that he should turn his attention to the mayor’s seat after his term as councillor — comments on local political blogs were already hypothesizing on such a move after he announced his candidacy for council — Bell said he’s content to focus on his new gig. “I have no ambitions or plans beyond the role won here tonight,” he said. “That and my family; that’s my priority now.

To-do lists The campaign trail is littered with promises of all stripes, from ensuring affordable housing is made a city priority to a guarantee of fiscal prudence in all municipal matters. But once the votes are cast, seven of those promise makers are tasked with turning those pledges into reality. At the Royal Canadian Legion on West 15th Street, a busy postelection spot, The Outlook caught up with a couple incumbents to talk city priorities and reflect on the battle just fought. “It’s a mix of incumbents and newbies,” said Coun. Craig Keating, on the new composition of council. “Don [Bell]’s experience speaks for itself. He brings a lot to the table. He didn’t chart a lot of ideas during the campaign, so he is a little bit of an unknown in that respect but I’m looking forward to working with him. He offers positivity and respect and I think the public is looking for that.” In the next six months, Keating said he hoped to have a firm answer on the fate of the Harry Jerome facility and the former Shipyards site on the waterfront. A firm believer in the need to create affordable housing in the city, Keating also acknowledged the importance of a staff report, discussed before council’s summer break, concerning ways the municipality can offer finan-

cial support to developers in the creation of rental housing. “Affordable housing can mean rental housing. I believe the city needs to step up on rental housing,” he said. The report, titled “city financial support for market rental housing,” was presented to council on July 25 and was to be revisited in the fall although it failed to make a council agenda prior the election. Just as theories about Bell’s political aspirations in the city made the rounds on the Internet — particularly on northvanpolitics.com — so did discussions of Keating’s support of lesser-known, un-tested, first-time candidates such as Juliana Buitenhuis and Yashar Khalighi (note, Keating also mentioned Bell as a candidate that has impressed during the campaign). When asked about comments labeling him a “puppet master” intent on crafting council in his image, Keating said he had very little time for electronic statements whose authors chose not to identify themselves. “A blog that lives with ‘Anonymous’ as its number one poster, I tune right out,” said Keating. “At the end of the day, just as Rod [Clark] did with Amanda Nichol, I look for new candidates. Council needs new blood and I’m very proud to back young, new candidates such as Juliana [Buitenhuis] and Yashar [Khalighi].”

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1587 sqft. home was completly re-designed by Daniel Evan White Studios. The 2 bedroom & den, 2 bath, home with entertainmentsize balcony, w/bbq gas hookup, air conditioning, big gourmet kitchen with high-end appliances, perfect for entertaining. Panoramic view of the pacific ocean, from Lion’s gate bridge to Kits point, UBC and Vancouver Island is breathtaking . Private 2 car garage is included. Located within minutes of the proposed Rogers Creek development area, and close to Mulgrave School. Call today to view!

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#702-1785 ESQUIMALT AVE. - LP: $263,000

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HOME MANAGER Service, Commitment, Leadership At Thompson Community Services we offer highly individualized, solution focused services for individuals w/ developmental disabilities, families and funders. Fundamental to our purpose is the selection and support of committed staff members. We are seeking skilled, experienced and self-directed individuals to fill the following positions. As a Home Manager, you will have extensive exp. as a Community Service Worker in residential settings and supervisory exp. You must have a sincere commitment to providing quality services to individuals with developmental disabilities. As a team player you must be able to build relationships, be an excellent interpersonal communicator and be able to main. a flexible schedule as necessary. This position is based in North Vancouver. We offer Competitive Wages with an Excellent Beneﬁt Package. Please reply in writing by December 5th, 2011. Thompson Community Services Attn: Kristine DeMonte Unit #102-1450 Pearson Place Kamloops, V1S 1J9 Fax: (1)250-372-7544 Email: kdemonte@tcsinfo.ca

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ATLAS POWER SWEEP DRIVERS power sweeping, power scrubbing and pressure washing. Must be hard working with a good attitude. Burnaby based. Must be available to work nights and weekends. Good driving record required. Experience beneficial, but will train. Email jobs@atlasg.net or fax 604-294-5988

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Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work? PLEA Community Services is looking for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite. Training, support and remuneration are provided. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door.

DRIVER. COMPANY EXPANDING. Looking for Class 1 driver who can cross border and go into ports, preferably with 1 year flat deck exp. Serious replies only. Fax resume & abstract to 604-853-4179. DRIVERS WANTED: Terrific career opportunity outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Experience Needed!! Extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 wks. vacation & beneﬁts pkg. Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time Valid License w/ air brake endorsement. High School Diploma or GED. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver. DO NOT FILL IN CITY OR STATE

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ACCOUNTING & Payroll Trainees needed. Large & small firms seeking certified A&P staff now. No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1-888-424-9417.

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AIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783

Call Erica at 604 777 2195 CARPET CLEANING TECHNICIANS Full Time Carpet Cleaning Technician required. Must have valid BC Driver’s Licence with good driving record. Must be fluent in English. No experience required. All training & equipment provided. Starting wage at $15.00 per hour. Fax resume to: 604-873-3496 email: pointthree@telus.net

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MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees needed! Hospitals & Dr.’s need medical office & medical admin staff. No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1-888-748-4126. POST RN CERTIFICATE in Perioperative Nursing. Online theory, hands-on skills lab, clinical practicum. January / September intakes. ORNAC Approved. GPRC Grande Prairie, Alberta; www.gprc.ab.ca. 1888-539-4772. TRAIN TO BE AN Apartment/Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of graduates working. 31 years of success! Government certified. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-6658339, 604-681-5456.

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DISHWASHERS & KITCHEN HELPERS THE LEMARE GROUP is currently seeking: • Chaser • Hook Tender • Off Highway Logging Truck Driver • Boom Man • Loader Operator • Hoe Chucker • Heavy Duty Mechanic • 2nd Loader Bucker man All positions are camp-based for the Northern Vancouver Island area. Full time, union wages. Fax resumes to : 250-956-4888 or email We are still hiring - Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilfield construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilfield roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-7235051.

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F/T CHEF. Genji Japanese Rest. (N. Van). 3 - 5 yrs exp. High school grad. $18.75/hr Prepare and cook meals. Tel: 604-980-6881 OSAKA Japanese Rest. (N.Van) F/T Sushi Chef 3-5 yrs exp. Highschool grad. $18.75/H Prepare and cook meals. Fax:604-929-0768

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RAS Restaurants LTD. dba Boston Pizza (North Vancouver) HIRING for Dishwashers & Kitchen Helpers (Wage: $10.31/hr. 40 hours/week + benefits). Apply by Fax: 604-984-0455

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Laborers CIVIL & PARK CONSTRUCTORS Seeks Laborers for project in Vancouver. Must have own vehicle. Min. 1 year experience in construction labor. Fulltime $17 - $20 (depending on experience) Plus OVERTIME and BENEFITS Fax resume to 604-507-4711 or Email: Paulo@wilco.ca www.wilcocivil.ca

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HUGHSON TRUCKING INC. is looking for Class 1 Super-B flatdeck drivers. Safety and Performance Bonuses, benefits package, drug & alcohol policy. 2 years experience preferred. We will provide transportation to Southern Alberta. Call 1-800-647-7995 ext 228 or fax resume to 403-6472763 PARTS COUNTER PERSON Experienced parts counter person required for North Island Ford Store. We pay competitive wages and offer benefits package. Email resume to: dlsales@telus.net.

Advertising Sales Consultant The Award-Winning Outlook newspaper has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time sales person. The successful candidate must have the ability to build relationships with clients and offer superior customer service. The winning candidate will be a team player and will be called upon to grow an existing account list with an aggressive cold calling mandate. The ability to work in an extremely fast-paced environment with a positive attitude is a must. The candidate will have two years of sales experience, preferably in the advertising industry. The position offers a great work environment with a competitive salary, commission plan and strong benefits package. The Outlook is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest independent print media company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers across Canada and the United States. Please submit your resume with cover letter by Wednesday, November 30, 2011. To: Publisher, The Outlook publisher@northshoreoutlook.com fax: 604 903-1001 #104 – 980 West 1st Street North Vancouver, BC V7P 3N4

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Shipwright For yacht repairs - Perm, F/T (1 vacancy) with at least 5 years of experience in the following: high-end joinerwork with exotic woods, including steam-bending, bent laminations, and vacuumveneering; marine plumbing; installation of all types of marine electronics; all aspects of fiberglass repairs; spray finishing (gel coat, epoxies, urethanes); and general mechanical work. TIG welding on SS & Al and CADD experience also assets. Written and hands-on tests may be required. $23.55 per hr, CPP. Email: daniventerprises@ hotmail.ca WELDERS WANTED. Journeyman 2nd and 3rd year apprentices with tank manufacturing experience. Automated Tank Manufacturing Inc. Located in Kitscoty, Alberta. 20km West of Lloydminster is looking for 15 individuals that want long term employment and a secure paycheque. Journeyman wages $33. $37.50/hour. Wages for apprentices based on hours and qualifications. Benefits, training programs, full insurance package 100% paid by company, savings plan for retirement, profit sharing bonus. Join a winning team. Call for appointment or send resume to: Joe Bowser 780-846-2231 office, joe@autotanks.ca or Jamie Flicek 780-846-2241 fax; cindy@autotanks.ca

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HEALTH PRODUCTS

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

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LEGAL SERVICES

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ELECTRICAL

RUBBISH REMOVAL

HYTRAC EXCAVATING LTD.

ACKER’S RUBBISH REMOVAL. Quick. 7 days. Fast/reliable. Call Spencer 604-924-1511.

Commercial W Residential Demolition W Renovation Drainage W Landscape Driveways W Clearing Small haul

RECYCLE-IT!

604.312.5050

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JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

604.587.5865

VISION EXOTIK FLOORING INC.

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283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com

220.JUNK(5865)

Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988 CHEAP LOADS Fast Reliable Service. All loads recycled. Minibins service avail. 604-922-5101

www.RENORITE.com Save your dollars! Bath, Kitchen, Suites & more. 604-451-0225, 778-317-1256

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SUNDECKS

MOVING & STORAGE

ABBA MOVERS & DEL. Res/com 1-4 ton truck, 1 man $35/hr, 2 men from $45. Honest, bsmt clean up. 25 yrs of experience.604-506-7576

Local & Long Distance

$45/Hr

From 1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

604.723.8434 Top Quality Painting Floors & Finishing • Insured • WCB • Written Guarantee • Free Est. • 20 Years Exp. A-TECH Services 604-230-3539 Running this ad for 7yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $269, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com

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• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

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PAVING/SEAL COATING

ALLAN Const. & Asphalt. Brick, conc, drainage, found. & membrane repair. 604-618-2304; 820-2187.

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

MISC. FOR SALE

CAN’T GET UP your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help! No obligation consultation. Comprehensive warranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6591. Can’t Get Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1866-981-5991 **HOME PHONE RECONNECT** Call 1-866-287-1348. Prepaid Long Distance Specials! Feature Package Specials! Referral Program! Don’t be without a home phone! Call to Connect! 1-866-287-1348. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

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APARTMENT/CONDOS

***HANDY MAN CONDOS*** Bank Owned; Fixer Uppers FREE LIST w/ PICTURES! www.HandyManCondos.com 1-800-304-9849 ID # 1048 re/max city realty

615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY BUILDING SALE... FINAL CLEARANCE. “ROCK BOTTOM PRICES” 25x40x12 $7350. 30x60x15 $12,700. 35x70x16 $15,990. 40x80x16 $20,990. 47x100x18 $25,800. 60x140x20 $50,600. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422.

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOMES Damaged House! Older House! Difficulty Selling! Behind on Payments! Need to Sell Now? NO FEES! NO RISK! QUICK CASH! Call us First! 604.657.9422

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FREE CASH BACK WITH $0 DOWN at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599 www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309. Free Delivery. WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Christmas in November, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888593-6095.

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CARS - DOMESTIC

2000 FORD FOCUS, standard trans., blue, 4 dr. sedan, CD, Air Cared. $2995 obo (604)826-0519 2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING convertible, silver, 84 k’s. auto. Mags. $7895/obo. (604)826-0519

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

2002 DODGE NEON R/T standard trans., white, sunroof, used eng., new timing belt & clutch. CD stacker $3995 obo. (604)826-0519 2003 VOLVO V40, S/W, Blue, loaded 155,000 kms. auto. new tires. $6000 firm. Phone 604-538-9257.

MORTGAGES

Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1-888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

2007 Honda Civic DXG 5 speed standard, 2 dr., grey, 130K, p/w, p/l, a/c, am/fm/cd, no acc. $9,500 604-793-3819

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Help us build a new BC Children’s Hospital. Please Give.

MATTRESSES staring at $99

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AFFORDABLE MOVING

A-1 PAINTING CO.

FURNITURE

REAL ESTATE

SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

One big need.

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bradsjunkremoval.com

604-537-4140

Two open heart surgeries.

BEST FIREWOOD 32nd Season & 37,000 Cust Deliv. Fully Seas. Maple, Birch, Alder 604-582-7095

PEARL DRUM SET, $1200, receipts for $1000 in upgrades, located in Hope. Call 1 (604)869-7329

604.

FUEL

www.recycleitcanada.ca

But Dead Bodies!!

GARDENING

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $180 or Well Rotted 10 yds - $200. 604-856-8877

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Hardwood Floor Specialist •Installation•Sanding•Reﬁnishing Express your unique & individual style with a custom stain. Dust free sanding. 778-995-Wood (9663). View our picture gallery at www.visionexotik.com

www.UapplyUdrive.ca

DO-IT-YOURSELF STEEL BUILDINGS Priced to Clear - Make an Offer! Ask About Free Delivery, most areas! Call for Quick Quote and Free Brochure - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.

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HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

PETS 477

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

PETS

BORDER COLLIE PUPPIES P/B. Males $400, fem. $450. Vet chk, 1st shots Call 604-250-4360 Carin Terrier X - 6 month male, all shots done. Comes with crate, toys, food, $550. Call 604-996-8895 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 CHOCOLATE LAB puppies, dew claws removed, vet ✔, dewormed, 9 weeks. $600. (604)850-0573 CKC REG BLOOD HOUND pups, 1 male, 8 fem. Liver & tan, ready to go end of Nov. (604)574-5788 COCKAPOO Puppies ~ 9 wks old, looking for loving/caring home, all shots, $500 neg (604)476-2420 Maple Ridge

Min Pin X

RENTALS 706

MULTI POO PAPION free adorable, 8 mo. spayed fem. All shots. Trained. Good disposition. White,gray markings 604-809-9307 NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com Yorkshire Terrier pups, CKC, 2M, tails dock, dew claws, micro. Ready to go. $1000. (604)858-9758

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

APARTMENT/CONDO

NORTH VANCOUVER

CENTURY APT 250 East 15th Ave. Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

Spacious 1 & 2 bdrooms avail. 2 Blocks from Lonsdale Quay. Balcony parking at back. Laundry fac. avail. Swim pool & sauna.

Call 604-830-7587

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022 The Scrapper

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LEIGHTON APT 130 East 11th Ave. Recently renovated 1 & 2 bdrooms avail. 1 Block from Lonsdale Quay. Dishwasher, fridge, stove, laundry facility, u/g parking, balcony. Includes heat & water. Elevator.

Chihuahua 6 mos, female, spayed, shots, for good home. $1200 obo. 1 (604) 392-3604

RECREATIONAL/SALE

2003 21’ WILDWOOD 5th wheel, light weight, a/c, awning, beautiful cond. $16,500 obo. 604-287-1127

Call 604-830-7587 www.aptrentals.com

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HOMES FOR RENT

NEWLY reno’d bsmt home. Lg private fenced yd. 3 Bed/2 bath. Near P.Arch Hosp, schools. Pet ok. $1500. Avail. Dec.1. Contact kayakerjane@gmail.com

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SUITES, UPPER

CHRISTIAN family seeking Responsible renter(s).1,000sf Upstairs suite. 2 BR, 1 Bath, W/D. Hydro. NO Pets/Smkg. $800 + Gas. 604308-4292

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pickup anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288 #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

1999 CHEVY BLAZER, black, 2” lift, 4x4, Air Cared, standard, new clutch. $5995 obo (604)826-0519

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