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Eco-cENTRIc - A group tours greenhouses at Klee Wyck Park that could be the site of a future community eco-centre. Submitted photo

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North Shore not-for-profit wants to transform a cluster of greenhouses near Capilano River into a community eco-centre that grows a great variety of herbs and vegetables year-round. “Kids see vegetables in the store but there is a disconnect with where they come from,” says Dave Schulz, who sits on EcoUrbia’s board of directors. The greenhouses at Klee Wyck Park would serve as a teaching ground for students from preschool to university, as well as the general community, about new approaches to growing food, conserving water and energy and protecting local ecology. “There are 6,000 varieties of tomatoes that will grow in North America, yet we only have access to 15 kinds,” explains Karen Morton, who also sits on the board of directors, noting that this is an example of “mono-cropping.” In this case, the new eco-centre would likely grow heirloom tomatoes to show the community that a wider variety of vegetables can be planted in anyone’s garden. EcoUrbia’s proposal goes before West Vancouver council on April 7 and, if approved, the hope is to have the eco-centre up and running within the next year or so. The group, which isn’t asking for financial assistance or capital investment from the district, will raise money though private donations, grants and sponsorship to retrofit the greenhouses. The West Vancouver Garden Club, Edible Garden, Seniors’ Activity Centre Advisory Board and West Van Secondary School’s urban agriculture program have all given their support in letters to council. “Seniors have a huge wealth of knowledge about planting vegetables but they are segregated from our kids. We want to bridge this gap,” says Schulz, who raises bees and, like Morton, has a vegetable garden in his yard. “Anyone can grow their own food, no matter where they live and we want to show people that it’s possible.” This isn’t the first time the organization has presented an urban agriculture plan before council. EcoUrbia was instrumental in developing Loutet Farm, a farm within a residential area in the City of North Vancouver. The farms sells the fresh produce and puts the money back into operations. For more information on the project, go to westvancouver. ca/government for a VALUE PRICED copy of the March 31 Mediterranean Grill council agenda, or visit DINE IN • TAKE OUT • DELIVERY ecourbia.org.

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Black bears back roaming North Shore neighbourhoods Tony Webb, chair of the North Shore Black Bear Network, offers a timely reminder to residents to properly manage their animal attractants MARIA SPITALE-LEISK S tA f f R e p o Rt e R

he fragrant smell of spring and warmer weather is slowly coaxing black bears out from their winter slumber on the North Shore. While there have been no official bear sightings yet, the burly creatures are starting to roam around again, says Tony Webb, chair of the North Shore Black Bear Network. “It’s a function of the weather, of course — the bears coming out of hibernation,” explains Webb. The beginning of black bear season means North Shore residents should start managing their garbage and other animal attractants according to the guidelines set out by the NSBBN. Those instructions include always keeping any remnants of foods such as fish or meats in the freezer until the day of garbage pickup — and ensuring bird feeders are well out of reach of a bear. “Keep in mind that a bear can climb up the side of a wooden building with little difficulty,” cautions Webb. When composting in bear country, only use vegetable waste and thoroughly wash any eggshells. “The trick is to make sure you don’t

get any smells,” says Webb, of the key to composting. A bear’s sense of smell is so powerful that it can zero in on an empty and unwashed tin of meat or jam jar in your garbage from at least one block away, or more, depending on the temperature and wind conditions. And if a bear finds food, the empirical rule, says Webb, is that it will return to the same spot two or three times — even after the attractant has been removed. Of course, once a bear becomes habituated it becomes challenging for conservation officers to mitigate the safety risk to the neighbourhood — which results, in some cases results, in the bear being killed. Fortunately — because of public education and proper management of animal attractants on the part of North Shore residents — only one bear was put down last year. About 12 years ago, 39 bears were killed on the North Shore. The declining number of euthanized bears in recent years can be attributed mainly to the efforts of the NSBBN, whose members work tirelessly to educate the public while also lobbying governments for more stringent wildlife protection bylaws. Recently the NSBBN has been reviewing its strategic plan, which is in need of a refresh because most of the previous goals set out in the document have been achieved. “We’ve got most people up to speed on their bylaws — and they have got some

BEAr AWArE - Tony Webb, chair of the North Shore Black Bear Network. File photo

nice fines available,” says Webb. “We amended the [B.C.] Wildlife Act. The shift now, and this is crux of the whole thing, is to go to education.” As always, Webb imparts instructions on what to do if you encounter a bear, helping to ensure bears and humans can coexist in harmony on the North Shore: “Stay calm. Speak to the bear calmly to let it know you are nearby. Give the bear plenty of

space, allowing it an easy exit path. Do not run, but back away slowly still facing the bear. Try and avoid direct eye contact. Go indoors with your pets and children. And phone the bear line: 604-990-BEAR (2327).” More information is available on the North Shore Black Bear Society’s website at northshorebears.ca

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Saturday, March 29, 8:30pm-9:30pm This Saturday, join millions of people around the world who are turning off their lights for an hour to celebrate our planet. The City will be turning off lights at City Hall, the City Operations Centre, the City Library, and at Recreation Centres. Earth Hour is also an opportunity to think about how we can be more energy efficient through our everyday actions. This year, consider going beyond the hour and think about changes you can make in your daily life that will benefit the planet. Details at www.cnv.org/EarthHour

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ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENTS TO SUPPORT GREEN BUILDINGS Tuesday, April 8 from 4pm-7pm, City Hall Atrium, 141 West 14th Street As part of our commitment to support the design and construction of greener buildings, the City is proposing to amend the Zoning Bylaw by removing common barriers to green building practices. We'd like to hear from you. Join us to learn more about the proposal, review storyboards, ask questions and provide us with your feedback. More information at www.cnv.org

FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING 2014 - 2023 PROJECT PLAN Monday, March 31 at 7pm City Hall Council Chamber Join us for a review of the final 2014-2023 Project Plan. Copies of the report will be available on Friday, March 28 after 4pm at City Hall and online. Get more information at www.cnv.org

We want your feedback on the draft Official Community Plan. There are three more Town Hall Meetings happening in April. Please drop by and let us know what you think. Town Hall Meeting #2: Central Lonsdale, Thursday, April 3 at Queen Mary School Gym 6:30-7pm: Material on display, 7-9pm: Presentation & Discussion Town Hall Meeting #3: Two Suites, Tuesday, April 15, Queen Mary School Gym 6:30-7pm: Material on display, 7-9pm: Presentation & Discussion Town Hall Meeting #4: Lower Lonsdale, Tuesday, April 22, Pinnacle Hotel Ballroom 6:30-7pm: Material on display, 7-9pm: Presentation & Discussion

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FOOD & BEER - Last year’s Shipyards Night Market was routinely packed and this season organizers are hoping new liquor regulations will help bring the crowd back. City of North Vancouver photo

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New liquor laws allow six-pack sales at Shipyards Night Market Three North Shore Breweries will be selling their beer MICHAELA GARSTIN S tA f f R E p o Rt E R

ocal breweries can now sell six-packs at Shipyards Night Market thanks to B.C.’s new liquor regulations. Green Leaf Brewing at Lonsdale Quay, along with Bridge Brewing and Deep Cove Brewers, both located on the Dollarton Highway, will have their bottles available to purchase, along with being on-tap at the beer garden. New provincial rules, which include allowing liquor sales at farmers’ markets and kids to accompany their parents into beer gardens, are set to become active this summer. This is the first time North Shore breweries have had the chance to sell at the night market, which runs Fridays from 5 to 10 p.m. from May 2 to Sept. 26 and both Fridays and Saturdays during July and August beside Lonsdale Quay. The beer garden is now open to 11 p.m., one hour later than last year. “We’ll be rotating the beers on-tap. For instance, one week a brewery will have their lager available, and the next week another one will,” says organizer Ingrid Doerr. A number of food carts are teaming up with the local breweries to match their cuisine to select beer. Blue Smoke BBQ’s signature smoked pulled-pork sandwiches, for example, will be paired with one of Deep Cove Brewers’ summer beverages. “It’s a great way for us to sell directly to our customers,” says Leigh Stratton, co-founder of Bridge Brewing, who will be there to answer any questions about the brewery. “Customers can now buy other local products, and pick up our beer as well.” Along with the brewery’s signature beer, she also plans to have Bridge’s seasonal creations available to purchase. Served in plastic mason jars with straws, Betty’s Vodka, which is brewed by Central City out of Surrey, will also be at the beer garden, along with a selection from Vancouver Urban Winery. Earlier this year, the British Columbia government supported suggestions to overhaul the province’s liquor regulations, including also allowing grocery stores to sell beer, spirits and wine by 2015. The new regulations are a boost to Shipyard’s Plaza Night Market, which was routinely packed last summer. Live music, dozens of food carts, local farmers, bakers and artisans will be on site again this year. For more information go to northshoregreenmarket.com. mgarstin@nothshoreoutlook.com twitter.com/MichaelaGarstin

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West Vancouver School District Trustee Jane Kellett visits with Rockridge Music Director Ian Brown and several members of the school’s Concert Band. The students are busy preparing for the upcoming Lighthouse Festival of Creative and Performing Arts taking place at Park Royal South April 8-17.

Lighthouse Festival 2014 It will be an encore performance for West Vancouver School District students and staff at the Lighthouse Festival of Creative and Performing Arts 2014. Building on the success of last year’s inaugural event, the artistic talents of students from all 17 of our public schools will be showcased, with sponsor support from Park Royal and the North Shore News. Student performers will take to the stage at Centre Court and exceptional student art work will be on display throughout Park Royal South from April 8-17. Dedicated teachers nurture the artistic creativity of our students year-round and we are proud to have music and art specialists working in all of our elementary schools. “Our teachers provide the finest personalized instruction for students in Kindergarten to Grade 12 to enhance skill development, improve academic instruction and support their passion for the Arts,” says Director of Instruction Lynne Tomlinson. At the high school level, our students participate in award-winning theatre, choral and band programs, as well as new courses like District Honour Choir and Art West 45, which take student learning to an even higher level. Sharing the Lighthouse Festival spotlight this year is an exciting new student/alumni arts event, SD45One. This innovative event will kick-off on April 9th and will include an exhibit at the West Vancouver Museum, as well as container displays of student art work in May. “Learning with these outstanding professionals and creating a public exhibition with them will provide our young artists with a first-hand glimpse into the exciting world of Visual Arts,” says Tomlinson. We invite you to join us in celebrating the past and present tradition of excellence in the creative and performing arts in West Vancouver School District, the premier place for learning. Sincerely

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WHAT’S NEW Ready, Set, Learn The West Vancouver School District and community partners are presenting a fun-filled early learning event for 3 and 4-year old children and their parents on Saturday, April 26, 9:30am11:30am. Please join us for this free event held at the West Vancouver Community Centre and find out how WVSD and its community partners tap each child’s potential at play, in school and beyond.

Summer Enrichment Programs Looking for high quality summer camps for your kids this summer? West Vancouver School District facilities will again be used by several contractors to provide exciting camp experiences in everything from sports to chess to art. Please visit our website www.sd45.bc.ca for more details.

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y palms were sweaty and my heart Actor Jason was racing as I waited for what Priestley. seemed like an eternity for Jason’s Submitted Priestley publicist to patch through his call. photo My memories of him as ’90s teenage heartthrob Brandon Walsh from the iconic TV show 90210 came flooding back as I continued to wait with bated breath to hear his virtuous voice. The call display on my phone read “California” which made it even more surreal. Then a barely audible, raspy voice came on the phone and said: Hi Maria, How are you? I’m certain I strained my eardrums trying to discern the Jason Priestley voice I had come to know. He’s sick Richard “Fitz” Fitzpatrick? with a cold today, and has clearly lost his voice, but “You know what’s funny, I think that back vows to press on with promoting his new film Cas when I was playing Brandon Walsh I was a lot & Dylan, which opens on April 4. more Richard Fitzpatrick — and now that I Priestley’s foray into feature film directing folhave been playing Fitz, I’m a lot more Brandon lows a self-proclaimed loner and terminally ill Walsh,” laughs Priestley. “You know, now I’m a Dr. Cas Pepper (played by Oscar-winning actor Richard Dreyfuss) who meets a young social mis- dad and I’m more centred now than I used to be.” So did Priestley feel the pressure offscreen in fit, Dylan Morgan. Hollywood to live up to Brandon Walsh’s image? After Cas hits Dylan’s boyfriend with his car, “I guess I did a little bit, but then… I thought the unlikely companions hastily take off on a cross-Canada road trip. Themes of life, death and like I needed to do things to break out of that to self-determination are infused in a storyline that prove to people that I wasn’t really that character. Do you know what I mean? I was constantly is equally humourous and heartwarming. at odds with myself,” says Priestley. Priestley, who is quite proud of the finished The 44-year-old, who grew up in Lynn Valley, product, says the script really spoke to him. laughs when asked what he remembers about “I liked the fact that it was a very character the area. driven piece. And I liked the fact that the film “Where would I hang out and what do I went where it needed to go at the end,” says remember about Lynn Valley? Wow. I spent most Priestley. of time at Grouse Mountain, Seymour Mountain A huge proponent of Canadian music (see and Cypress. I use to ditch school to go skiing — Barenaked Ladies bio), Priestley is thrilled Cas that was my life. I use to spend a lot of time at & Dylan showcases homegrown talent. Lynn Canyon Park and at the suspension bridge. Priestley is no stranger to playing the big role behind the scenes. He’s being directing TV shows We were very outdoorsy people and we lead outdoorsy lives.” for over 20 years. Priestley graduated from Argyle secondary, “I think some of the best advice I ever got and says he liked the school and had a good time from other directors was to keep it simple,” says there. Priestley. “I just try to keep things simple, not After high school, he traded pine trees for palm only with directing but also in life, because I trees when he moved to Hollywood think that seems to pay to land his big break. He remembers bigger dividends than acclimatizing quite well in the City anything else.” of Angels. That laid-back “Pretty easily, actually to tell you California lifestyle has the truth. It wasn’t quite the horrible clearly had an effect on culture shock that I think everyhim. Speaking of which, one assumes it is. It was a pretty how could I not bring up easy transition for me. I was 17 90210, and the fact that reporter@northshoreoutlook.com when I moved from Lynn Valley to he played a reporter on Hollywood.” the show. Will stories from his early years in When asked if he shadNorth Van be included in his memoir due out in owed any journalists during that time, Priestley May? lets out a big hearty laugh. “Of course it will, very much so,” says Priestley. “You know I did not, because I didn’t have to,” As the conversation wraps up, Priestley explains Priestley. “Our executive producer back then, Chuck Rosin, he had been a journalist. So I reveals exactly where in Cali he’s calling from. Not from the shores of Malibu as I’d imagined, just spent a lot time with him, and spend a lot of but rather Mammoth ski resort where he’s taktime talking to him. He gave me the insight that ing a break from the hitting the slopes. I needed to have back then.” That’s OK, it reminds us that he’s staying true So which character that Priestley has played to his North Van roots. is most true to his real-life personality: Virtuous Brandon Walsh or shifty used-car salesman

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that allow players to pass and shoot the ball. efore he can score a goal at the interDe Wildt, who attended Seycove secondary, national powerchair football tourney began using a motorized chair in Grade 8 in Brazil next month, Shayne De Wildt and soon after he was introduced to powermust first raise some more cash. chair football by his physiotherapist. De Wildt, a 22-year-old Cap U student with He’s been fanatical about the sport ever cerebral palsy, notes on his blog that the cost since. of competing in the tourney is around $5,000, “The chance to play with other people, to which includes flights, accommodation and compete at the recreational and internationmeals. al level,” he says, talking about the things he With no government grants available, Team loves about the sport. Canada powerchair footballers are forced to He especially likes international tournapay their own way to international competiments because it gives him “more motivations. tion to play” and he enjoys meeting players “The athletes must come up with the funds from other countries and discussing their on their own through family support, fundrais- Shayne De Wildt has been playing powerchair lives and different mobility issues. ing and donations. I’ve been able to save some football (soccer) since Grade 8. Photo courtesy of SportAbility Since he started fundraising, De Wildt is of my own money and my family has pitched now around $500 away from his target. in what they can….,” De Wildt wrote recently He’s grateful for all the community supon his blogsite. port he’s received so far. De Wildt notes that this particular tournament is especially “I really, really appreciate it,” he says. important because it’s a qualifier for the 2015 FIPFA (Federation To donate, go to shaynedewildt.blogspot.ca. Internationale Powerchair Football Association) World Cup. -Justin Beddall For the uninitiated, powerchair football — formerly known as powerchair soccer — is a fast-growing competitive team sport for people with disabilities who use power wheelchairs equipped with foot-guards

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‘He has been mentored by the best’

Mike Danks, the protégé and best friend of late North Shore Rescue leader Tim Jones, has picked up the baton

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atching Mike Danks somberly escort the ambulance carrying Tim Jones’ ashes during his memorial procession — it was clear the two North Shore Rescue teammates had forged a special bond. During the service, Danks eulogized his “best friend” and the late NSR leader by saying Jones’ passing had left a huge void in his world. It’s an emotional emptiness that may never be filled, given the great impact Jones had on so many lives. Three months later, the NSR family is still overwhelmed with cards and messages of condolences for the fallen leader. “It’s been incredible,” says Danks. “I thought I had a close relationship with Tim, but I have met so many other people that had close relationships with him.” Immediately after his death, there was no scrambling to pick up the pieces left behind by the NSR leader. Jones had always planned for the unexpected. From updating master phone lists that would get him direct answers to his matter-oflife-and-death questions to unknowingly planning for a destructive avalanche — Jones made sure he was always prepared for battle in the North Shore backcountry. He had also been methodical with his long-term NSR sustainability strategy put into place years ago. Succession planning was part of that strategy, which saw Jones handpicking Danks to train with him as a helicopter rescue coordinator. “You know, it was an honour actually to be taken under Tim’s wing — and for him to invest such a huge amount of time in me, and believe in me,” says Danks. It wasn’t an opportunity the young North Vancouver City firefighter took for granted. He used every opportunity to glean life-saving lessons from his mentor. Danks recalls deploying with Jones on a frigid January 1999 evening to the scene of a deadly avalanche on the Grouse Grind. In what was a perilous operation, Danks and the NSR team helmed by Jones were hauled up the steep hiking trail — in the pitch dark of winter and through waist-deep snow — by a rope pulley system manned by NSR members at the top. Subsequent avalanches were coming down in gullies beside the rescue team as they searched for casualties, recalls Danks. But Jones remained very calm. “That’s when he really showed his leadership skills — and his preparedness,” says Danks. A year prior, Jones had invented the “Code Alpha” plan for responding to mass-casualty avalanche incidents. **** Following Jones’ passing, his protégé picked up the NSR leader baton. “Tim was always tinkering around in here, so there is always something to do,” says Danks, roaming around the NSR embassy on Bewicke Avenue Monday afternoon. Wearing a navy Arc’teryx fleece and casual blue jeans, the 37-year-old North Van native is refreshingly humble as he explains the complex technology lying around the operations base. He leads the way upstairs and past an elevator entryway. The lift was a building code requirement, but Danks jokes about how it would have been used by Jones to get around the embassy in his old age. In the open space upstairs, immediately the eye is drawn to a massive green topographical map of the North Shore mountains decorating one wall. Danks explains how the map was helpful during a NSR briefing with the father of missing British tourist Tom Billings. “[Tom’s dad] had no concept of how big the backcountry is,” recalls Danks. He says NSR members are still motivated to look, on their own time, for the young hiker who has been lost since November. Meanwhile, the team will continue to keep an eye out for any sign of Billings during regular rescue operations. Billings’ father, says Danks, is appreciative and has expressed interest in eventually providing NSR with the funds for a drone helicopter. The unmanned aircraft would be able to access areas that are otherwise too risky and dangerous for NSR to reach. Still, deploying a drone for a NSR reconnaissance mission is a massive undertaking and one that would require approval from Transport Canada. “I think there is a huge learning curve there, and it will take time to make it applicable,” says Danks. Speaking of learning curves, Danks is currently training to become a full-fledged NSR search manager. Normally, that course is taken through the Justice Institute of B.C. “But Tim wanted to take it to a whole new level — making sure the training was done to his standards,” explains Danks with a smile for Jones, whom he affectionately referred to as his drill sergeant. The newly minted NSR leader is acutely aware that he has large shoes to fill. “Tim took on many roles, including search manager, team leader, helicopter rescue coordinator, chair of communications, and fundraising,” lists Danks. “He had

tentacles everywhere.” Through his endless volunteer work, Jones mentored every NSR member and set the team up for future success. “Now our goal is to continue that legacy — and improve on it,” says Danks. Laying down the framework for a $6-million NSR legacy fund was one of Jones’ greatest achievements — and no easy feat. “We have some serious funding challenges right now,” divulges Danks. “And, what we would really like is someone to come forward as a volunteer to be our lead fundraiser — to take the pressure off of us, and let us do our job which is to rescue people in the mountains.” NSR’s annual expenses have reached the halfa-million dollar mark. Included in those costs: A $30,000 repair bill for a radio repeater that recently got hit by lightening, and $10,000-a-day helicopter fees for NSR retraining. Right now NSR is fundraising for a $30,000 rope rescue catwalk at the embassy to facilitate more training The non-profit organization receives some government funding, but relies heavily on public donations, which, in some years, is where half their money comes from. NSR recently put on some fundraisers, including a pub night that generated $14,000 for the Tim Jones Legacy Fund. And next month, a portion of the entrance fees from the BERMuda Banked Slalom snowboard event on Cypress Mountain will be donated to the fund. The reserve fund is a security blanket for the NSR team, which has been kept busy with 15 rescues — some of which were “pretty involved” — in the months since Jones’ passing. “We had a rash of calls up Cypress Mountain for out-of-bounds skiers and snowboarders,” says Doug Pope, NSR spokesperson and search manager. “And those can be very involved, almost life-and-death-type calls where people are calling us at the last minute where their cellphones are about to die.” Pope points to the example of one stranded out-of-bounds snowboarder, who was texting and phoning his friends for several hours and trying to navigate his way out of trouble by using Google Maps. Luckily, one of his friends called the police, who dispatched NSR to the area. “We were able to get the coordinates out of his phone just as it died,” says Pope. In mid-February, during some prime powder days, NSR was called out seven times in nine days. The west side of Mount Strachan — a dangerously steep area with waterfall cliffs and a deep snowpack— was where the majority of the distress calls came from. After leaving the controlled ski area, the adventurous snowboarders and skiers almost always get sucked down into a drainage area. “And it gets nasty quickly,” cautions Pope. **** Back at NSR headquarters, Danks, sipping on a juice box — because Jones always wanted to keep the place kid-friendly — reflects on choosing to put his life on the line 24/7. A firefighter since 2001, Danks enjoys the excitement of a structure fire with the life-saving component rolled in. “It encompasses everything that I love,” says Danks. As for NSR, joining the team was a decision cemented when Danks was a child in the 1970s. His dad, Allan, was one of the early NSR members. In those days, the searches would typically last for days. “I just remember my dad sometimes being gone when I woke up in the morning,” recalls Danks. Speaking to The Outlook from his home on Denman Island, Allan reminisces about the early days of NSR. In 1971, he responded to a NSR recruitment ad in the North Shore Citizen. First aid training and knowledge of local mountains were prerequisites for the job. In that pre-pager era, a NSR team would set off, sometimes for days at a time, and there would be no word on what they had found or hadn’t found until they emerged from the woods again. But when Allan was off the NSR clock, he would take his son back to the mountains for backcountry skiing or hiking. “It was such a huge part of my life — the outdoors,” says Danks. “That’s why it seemed like such a natural fit to join the [NSR] team. I joined as soon as I could, at age 19.” Danks is one of three sons, from the first generation of NSR members to sign up for the rescue work. Another is Tim’s son Curtis. Danks admires his courage, and the way that Curtis stepped up after his dad’s death. Only one day after Tim’s memorial, Curtis went out on a call.

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“You know what, Curtis has been really strong. He really wants to do this [rescue work] for his dad,” says Danks. Tim’s daughter Taylor has channeled her grief into some serious fundraising for the team. And Tim’s wife Lindsay has been made a lifetime NSR member. “Just because Tim was voted in by the membership to be a lifetime member of the society, and we though it was very fitting to transfer that membership to Lindsay, to maintain that relationship and to support her,” explains Danks. Danks has three young daughters with his high school sweetheart Amy, and remembers a couple occasions when the rescue call would come in — and instead of scrambling to find babysitting, Lindsay and Taylor would volunteer to watch his girls. “I think it’s so important to pay respect to all the spouses, because they are the ones who are left with the burden to deal with,” says Danks. An active NSR member from 1971 until 1996, Allan was the team’s leader when Tim joined. He remembers him as an extraordinary man. “He showed how willing and able he was to do the job,” says Allan. “We stayed good friends.” Allan couldn’t be more proud that his son is taking over for Tim as team leader. “Having the guts to follow someone like Tim Jones, it’s a huge step. I’ve got full confidence in him,” says Allan. Pope couldn’t agree more. “Mike basically has search and rescue in his blood,” says Pope. “So I think he is an excellent choice for our team. He has been mentored by the best, Tim Jones.” twitter.com/MariaSpitale

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ichael Iwasaki’s newest piece is an intricately detailed 15-foot panorama of downtown Vancouver and the North Shore skyline photographed from Broadway and Cambie. A combination of 96 images layered on top of each other, the very smallest of details can be seen, right down to people walking on the seawall and minuscule street signs in the distance. “That’s where I used to work. I was happy to get that in,” says Iwasaki, pointing to the ICBC building on North Van’s waterfront. Each window is present despite the photo being taken from across downtown and Burrard Inlet. One 15-foot Vancouver-False Creek Panorama in the limited edition was bought by a man in Coquitlam who pushed out the wall of his condo’s entrance by nine inches and added special lighting to accommodate the artwork. Each photo comes with a bottle of J. Lohr Hilltop Gold Label Cabernet to uncork on the first night the new purchase is in its new home. Iwasaki’s current exhibit is at the Hollyburn Country Club, which is home to one of the North Shore’s largest art galleries.

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Guests can check in at the front desk before viewing the artwork hung in halls throughout the club. “I work with files four gigabytes in size. I need a strong computer to process images that size,” says Iwasaki, who lives near Edgemont Village. In contrast, regular JPEG photos are around 20 megabytes, and there are 1,000 megabytes in a gigabyte. “Right over there in the corner is the Shangri-La,” says Iwasaki pointing to Vancouver’s tallest skyscraper. “And that’s where I took the photos for Vancouver at Dusk, over here on the other wall.” Turning around, Iwasaki reveals a scene of downtown Vancouver in a picture-perfect pink and peach tint. “That was one of the most incredible sunsets I’ve ever seen. The pinks and reds were absolutely beautiful and I had perfect timing taking the photo.” One of Iwasaki’s essential tools is a GigaPan, a pricey gadget that helps produce high-resolution panoramas over a gigabyte in size. A robotic head allows the camera to take hundreds of shots that are combined to create a highly detailed image with amazing clarity. The technology is similar to that used on Mars Rovers to capture images of the red planet. Along with cityscapes, Iwasaki also shoots nature scenes such as Lynn Valley Falls. “I had to get a couple people to hold up traffic on the bridge because the cars were shaking it. I had to wait until the perfect moment when the swirl of the water was just right.” The result is an image that almost appears to be moving as the waterfall hits the pool beneath. For more on the artist got to michaeliwasaki.com or to see the images in person (the best way to get a sense of the detailed process) visit Hollyburn Country Club at 950 Cross Creek Rd., West Van. twitter.com/MichaelaGarstin

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Hot, new releases Kurtis Kolt kurtis@kurtiskolt.com

I’m fresh from attending the Import Vintners & Spirits Association new product salon, a bimonthly trade tasting showcasing new products and vintages that have recently hit liquor and wine store shelves. With iPhone in hand, I snapped some label shots and tapped away at some notes so I could share some of my favourite new releases. Do take note some of these are imported in small quantities, so grab ’em while they’re hot!

Vinos de Finca 2009 Losada | Bierzo, Spain | $24.99 | BC Liquor Stores This wine from the light and fragrant Mencia grape variety had many colleagues abuzz for good reason. Bing cherries and fresh tobacco lend themselves both to aromatics and notes on the palate, but the old vines contribute an earthy richness that provides many layers of dark fruit and minerality. Drinks like a wine that costs way more than a mere 25 bucks. Dunavar 2012 Muscat Ottonel | Hungary | $10.99 | BC Liquor Stores Dunavar has long been known for a kickass Pinot Grigio that’s consistently cheap and delicious, so it makes sense that their take on Muscat Ottonel follows suit on both fronts. Bright, aromatic and cheery; this one’s all orange blossom, lemon balm, crisp and flinty. Serve super-chilled and top up liberally. Yalumba 2012 Old Bush Vine Grenache | Barossa Valley, Australia | $24.99 | BC Liquor Stores Speaking of consistency, vintage after vintage Yalumba knocks it out of the park with its Grenache, fully-loaded with purple fruit, cloves, cocoa and mint. A powerhouse at 14.5 per cent alcohol, it manages to not drink too boozy or heavy, there’s some fine acidity and buoyancy from start to finish. Jansz Premium Cuvée | Tasmania, Australia | $29.99 | BC Liquor Stores We don’t see much Tasmanian wine in our market, so when we do it’s quite the treat. The cool-climate island south of the Australian mainland is tailor-made for wines with good acidity, which is exactly what we want in a solid, “traditional method” (i.e. “Champagne-style”) sparkler. The aromatics are akin to sourdough fresh out of the oven, chased by lemon fizz candy and lime leaf. A golden charmer.

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Perfect Pairings: Kurtis Kolt teams up with Loblaw’s City Market Outlook wine columnist Kurtis Kolt is hunting the aisles of North Vancouver’s Loblaw’s City Market in search of the perfect pairings to go along with his weekly wine picks. Now, let’s get pairing: While I shared a good half-dozen wines this week, we’re going to home in on a trio of them for our pairing pleasure. Let’s start with a little bubble, shall we? Once you’ve popped the cork from the Jansz Premium Cuvée, I think a little cheese would hit the spot. First, use Preferisco’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil Crostini as your vessel; they’ll match those freshbaked sourdough notes of the wine perfectly. Then, go to town with Chimay Grand Classique Trappist Cheese’s creamy, slightly-salty deliciousness. It’ll be rich and decadent, and not only will some of its citrusy character dovetail with the wine, but the wine’s bubbles will refresh the palate after every bite. With the Vinos de Finca 2009 Losada, there’s a slight rustic air to the Mencia grape, plus it’s quite juicy and quaffable. A hearty pasta should do the trick, highlighted by Pomodoro S. Marzano Dell’Agro Sarnese-Nocerino D.O.P. Whole Tomatoes with Basil Leaf. While those should provide a match of the wine’s bright character, do shave a little PC Black Label Parmigiano Reggiano on top to add a little extra flair; it’ll step up to the wine’s earthiness well. I guess some recent rains have had me craving a little comfort food, because with the Château De Pierreux 2012 Brouilly, I’m craving a little mushroom risotto. Perhaps some Ponderosa Organic Medley along with Untamed Feast Morels? Also, fell free to throw in a bunch of fresh herbs, they mingle quite nicely with the wine’s herbal elements while providing a nice lift for the risotto’s richness. I hope you enjoy this week’s pairings!

Château De Pierreux 2012 Brouilly | Beaujolais, France | $21.99 | BC Liquor Stores Hooray for Beaujolais! What we have here is quite dark and brooding for the Gamay grape; plenty of blackberries and plums are dusted with a good dose of black pepper and a smattering of fresh herbs. Loving the lilac notes on the nose as well. Romain Duvernay 2012 Vacqueyras | Rhône Valley, France | $28.99 | BC Liquor Stores Swaddle yourself in this wooly blanket of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre; black fruit, licorice, cinnamon and some delicious, toasty oak. A cool, rainy night? Game on! Having trouble finding these or just want to say hi? Hit me up via KurtisKolt.com or on Twitter at @KurtisKolt

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eniors have a reputation as good savers. They’ve worked hard over the years cultivating bank accounts and investments while earning excellent credit ratings. Unfortunately that’s what can make them a target for those who want a share of those savings. It’s not only their healthy bank accounts that make seniors a target for financial abuse. Seniors are often more trusting than those of younger generations say law enforcement agencies. They can be less likely to report crimes for fear of being seen as unable to handle their own affairs. They may be reluctant to involve police when the person taking advantage of them is their adult child or grandchild, as it could put an end to the relationship. Those who are widowed and living alone are most at risk. The BC Centre for Elder Advocacy Support (BCCEAS) provides older adults with information and support to ensure they aren’t taken advantage of – by family or by strangers. The agency also assists seniors claim benefits they are entitled to, and in some cases provides legal representation. BCCEAS operates the Seniors Abuse and Information Line (SAIL), which receives about 300 calls a month. Many of the calls come from a third party, such as a sibling or health professional, concerned about the welfare of a senior they know. Trained staff and volunteers provide emotional support and information on navigating the legal system. Phone line volunteers may also refer legal issues to the BCCEAS legal staff, which is made up of two lawyers and a legal advocates. Residential tenancy issues take up a large chunk of the work done by legal advocate Nighat Afsar, assisting people who are faced with eviction or are having trouble getting repairs done, for example. Another large part of her work involves helping seniors access government benefits, and increasingly, dealing with people who are having trouble with debt. Lawyer and executive director of BCCEAS Martha Jane Lewis says the number of older adults in financial difficulties is rising. In many cases they are people who have co-signed loans for another family member, often an adult child. If the adult child defaults on the loan, creditors will then seek to collect from the older adult. “People end up in bad situations because they didn’t realize the risks they were taking: co-signing loans, lending money to kids that [they] can’t afford to lend, or lending money without any paperwork being signed,” she says. Lewis has some advice for avoiding financial problems. She cautions elders to be aware of the powers they are giving away and who they are trusting, and to ensure powers of attorney are drawn up properly by either a lawyer or notary. She points out that seniors can ensure they maintain control of their finances with a Springing Power of Attorney, which comes into effect only if they are declared mentally incapable. Lewis also suggests caution when adding someone’s name to a joint bank account, as many seniors do.

Instead, Lewis had the following suggestion: “If you want to let somebody else have access to your account because you can’t get out to the bank easily, open a smaller account with a card and a PIN number for that little account. So if it’s your caregiver who is doing the groceries for you, they don’t have access to all of… all of your savings.” Seniors who are worried about forgetting to pay rent or bills are advised to set up automatic payment plans so that these expenses may be drawn directly from a bank account. Public education is also an important function of BCCEAS. The organization trains volunteers to conduct the following workshops: Powers of Attorney, Bank Accounts and Representation Agreements; Frauds and Scams; Elder Abuse: What is it? How do we deal with it? Most recently they’ve added Bullying between Older Adults in Communal Settings. A schedule of BCCEAS’s upcoming workshops is listed on their website under “Events.” BCCEAS does not handle criminal cases but refers them to the Justice Access Centre, 604-660-2084, in Vancouver. On the North Shore, seniors can seek legal help in several locations. Silver Harbour Seniors’ Centre operates a legal advice and referral clinic. To book a free half-hour appointment call the centre at 604-980-2474. The Legal Program offered out of North Shore Community Services (NSCR) assists clients who have low incomes, not exclusively seniors, with residential tenancy and income assistance issues. They also provide legal information and resources. To book an appointment with a legal advocate at NSCR, call 604-985-7138. At any stage in life we can get into a situation that we don’t know how to handle. Seniors in the Lower Mainland who believe they are being taken advantage of can seek support and resources through a number of local agencies like BCCEAS.

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The travels of a ballplayer Scott Richmond has been everywhere, man I was totin’ my pack along the dusty Winnemucca road When along came a semi with a high and canvas-covered load. “If you’re going to Winnemucca, Mack, with me you can ride” So I climbed into the cab and I settled down inside. He asked me if I’d seen a road with so much dust and sand And I said, “Listen, bud, I’ve travelled every road in this here land.” I’ve been everywhere, man Across the deserts bare, man I’ve breathed the mountain air, man Of travel I’ve had my share, man I’ve been everywhere. Been to Reno, Chicago, Fargo, Buffalo… Hank Snow’s Country Music #1 record from 1962

ou may not have heard of Manchester, Dunedin or Round Rock, cities in New Hampshire, Florida and Texas respectively. They aren’t the bright lights of New York, Chicago, Las Vegas and Los Angeles but all these places and a whole lot of others are where Scott lencorben@yahoo.ca Richmond has pitched on his winding professional baseball trail that began at Eldon Park as a six-year-old in T-ball back in the 1980s on his way to the big leagues. There aren’t many who can say they played Little League here and went on to play in the major leagues. Actually there are only two. Although Ryan Dempster and less than a handful of other future major leaguers played on the North Shore as teens, the only big leaguers who started in Little League here are Richmond and Simon Pond, an Argyle grad who played Little League

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in Lynn Valley. Richmond – born Aug. 30, 1979, in Vancouver – lived in the 1000-block of Lodge Road off Tall Tree Lane in Upper Capilano, went to Canyon Heights school and played in the Forest Hills Little League. I was totin’ my ball bag on a winding North Van street When along came a baseball coach whom I chanced to meet. “If you’re going to Eldon Park, you can come with me, son” So we headed for the ballpark for an afternoon of fun. He asked me if I had a plan for my career and life And I said, “Yes sir, I’m ready for every turn and strife.” I’ll go everywhere, man I’ve breathed the Forest Hills air, man Soon I’ll be on my way, man To ballparks far and wide, man I’ll go everywhere. It was, however, far from a high-draftpick trip to The Show for Richmond. It was more like Survivor and The Great Race combined. His mom, Linda, married Kelly Kaye, Scott’s Little League coach, and eventually the family moved to Aldergrove, then back to the North Shore and Scott’s Grade 11 year at West Van Secondary. Soon they were off to Hawaii for a short time where he completed graduation with the Greater Vancouver Distance Education School. Back here, Scott landed up doing well-paying grunge work for three years on the docks in North Van for Seaspan while playing senior men’s ball, a year with Douglas College’s club team plus a summer stint with Moose Jaw in the collegiate Western Major Baseball League. That led to U.S. college baseball at ascending levels from JUCO to NAIA to NCAA Division 1. First it was with Bossier Parish Community College in Louisiana, then on to Missouri Valley College and finally over to Oklahoma State University. If nothing else, he was getting a de facto education in geography (along with a

business economics degree). In his final year at OSU in 2005, after successfully fighting his NCAAruled ineligibility due to misinformation regarding his year at Douglas College, he earned all-star status as the fourthranked pitcher in the Big 12 Conference behind two current Detroit Tigers, superstar Max Scherzer and reliever Joba Chamberlain. But when no major league team picked Scott during the massive 40+ rounds of the amateur draft – a disappointment he attributes to visa problems created by 9/11 – he headed to Edmonton to play in the now-defunct Northern League (an independent professional circuit which normally indicates road’s end for major league aspirants) that stretched across Western Canada and into eight Midwest states. I’ll go to Aldergrove, Hawaii, Moose Jaw, Missouri, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Edmonton, Calgary, Fargo-Morehead, Lincoln and Gary, Winnipeg, St. Paul, Sioux Falls, Sioux City, Schaumburg, Joliet and Kansas City. I’ll go everywhere. Now the Toronto Blue Jays wanted him, assigning him in 2008 to their “AA” Eastern League team in New Hampshire where he got to play in 10 cities in eight northeastern states, earning advancement to Syracuse in the “AAA” International League. After just enough time to try out the pitching mounds in Buffalo, Pawtucket, Louisville and a few other spots, he was called up to Toronto for his major league debut on July 30, 2008, against Tampa Bay, the eventual American League East champs and World Series finalist. After all that travel up to age 28, it took a span of less than a full season to go from independent ball to the bigs. Despite being charged as the losing pitcher in a 3-2 loss, he pitched masterfully into the sixth inning by dueling Rays’ hurler Edwin Jackson pitch for pitch. Following two more losses in which the Blue

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Jays gave him not even one run to work with, Richmond’s first major league victory came on Sept. 26 in Baltimore, a 3-0 complete-game, six-inning-shortened contest.

to wrap up this week. He’ll head to Round Rock to begin his 10th season in pro ball. If things work out, he could be back in the majors. You should never count out Scott Richmond.

I’ll go to Manchester, Akron, Altoona, Bowie, Binghampton, Norwich, New Britain, Erie, Portland, Trenton, Harrisburg, Louisville, Allentown, Scranton, Wilkes Barre, Pawtucket, Buffalo and Indianapolis on the way to Toronto. I’ll go everywhere.

I’ve been to Round Rock, Vegas, Memphis, Mexico, Omaha, Chicago, Sacramento, Reno, Fort Wayne, Salt Lake, Dunedin, Albuquerque, Arlington, Australia, Panama, Korea, Nashville, New Orleans, Tucson, Tacoma. I’ve been everywhere.

After a great 3-0 start and an overall 8-11 record with Toronto in 2009, injuries placed him in Dunedin, the Blue Jays’ Florida spring training home for much of 2010. In 2011 and 2012, he was on the road again in the “AAA” Pacific Coast League with the Jays’ Las Vegas club and in 2013 with Round Rock, an Austin suburb and the Texas Rangers’ top minor league team, when Toronto didn’t renew his contract. His elevation to the majors resulted in missing pitching for Canada in the 2008 Beijing Olympics which would have been a nice road trip to add to his collection of cities. He also missed playing in both the 2012 World Baseball Classic prelims in Germany due to the birth of his twins and the 2013 WBC itself in Phoenix when he was injured shortly after signing with Lotte of the Korean League. But he did get to pitch for Canada in international games in Australia, Taiwan, Panama and Mexico. He’s 34 now but isn’t ready to quit playing. “I love travelling,” he tells me, adding he’d like to play in Japan or Korea in the future, while spelling out his already lengthy list of travel destinations during an engaging 50-minute chat. The Rangers’ training camp in Surprise, Arizona – not far from his Phoenix-area home in Gilbert – is set

This is episode 500 from Len Corben’s treasure chest of stories – the great events and the quirky – that bring to life the North Shore’s rich sports history.

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A massive 51,895 will park a new car on their driveway, 32,312 will house a sport ute in their garage, while another 28,395 will opt for a truck out front. Keith Morgan

Driveway readers to spend billions to buy a new set of wheels Driveway readers are in the mood to splash out an astonishing $3.6 billion-plus of their hard-earned cash to buy new vehicles this year. This is not some by Keith Morgan wild, optimistic prediction but a solid forecast based on what our readers revealed in a comprehensive survey conducted on behalf of Black Press by Pulse Research, a company with 30 years of experience in asking the right questions of consumers. In a series of wide-ranging interviews, Black Press newspaper readers from all over the province gave Pulse a comprehensive account of their spending plans. Their intention to spend $53.1 million on fish and chips, $45.8 million on tooth whitening, $13.1 million on tattoos or piercing, $9.1 million on pet toys and $1.9 million on tuxedos, raised some smiles. But the auto spending intent grabbed our serious attention. A massive 123,275 households will take vehicles for a spin and sign on the dotted line. A massive 51,895 will park a new car on their driveway, 32,312 will house a sport ute in their garage, while another 28,395 will opt for a truck out front. Most people surveyed knew what kind of wheels they would be looking for and what they were prepared to pay.

The sticker price range for most folks is $25Reacting to the Black Press/Pulse report he said: “Customers today are clearly taking advantage $30,000. However, premium car sellers will be of one of the most exciting times in automotive pleased that 13,708 plan to spend an average history. Dealers across BC are focusing like of $45,000 on one of their products. Another never before on creating a better buying expe7,883 will shell out an average of $64,413 for rience – a more enjoyable, more informed and refined vehicles in the $50-$75,000 price range. entertaining experience on-site and In addition, 2,937 more will spend online. It’s almost as if dealers are an average of $82,448 on luxury putting on mini Auto Shows every marques. day of the week!” An eco-conscious 11,750 houseHe continued: “There are more holds will fork out more than than 350 new car dealerships $30 grand for a hybrid or electric across the province, and new vehicle. Utilitarian minivans top ones popping up all the time, the shopping list at 9,791 homes, making this industry one of BC’s with budgets a shade under $30,000. Customers today most important. Not only because they generate more than $10 bilWe even discovered that readers are clearly taking lion annually in economic activity, would spend another $2 billion advantage of one but also because they employ on car servicing, preventive of the most exciting directly and indirectly, more than maintenance, oil changes and times in automotive 34,000 full-time people in the after-market products. Good more than 50 communities that history. news for used car sales: 105,750 they serve. The buying intent of households are prepared to spend Blair Qualey Black Press readers is terrific President of the New Car $1.69 billion on pre-owned, Dealers Association of BC news for our members and the nearly new, or whatever the curBC economy. rent parlance is for second-hand “I can hardly wait for the next few years. vehicles as they used to be called! Buckle up; it’s going to be an exciting ride.” Last week, Blair Qualey, the president of the Count on the Driveway team to supply you the New Car Dealers Association of BC, talked best and most current information each week, about the importance of his industry to this and on the drivewaycanada site, to help you province in his column here about the Vanmake the right decision in your car purchase. couver International Auto Show, which runs kmorgan@drivewaybc.ca until Sunday,

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