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North Van dad urges vaccination Family hopes to combat low vaccination rate after child almost died of chicken pox JANE SEYD jseyd@nsnews.com

A North Vancouver dad whose son nearly died after catching chicken pox while he was undergoing treatment for leukemia is urging other North Shore parents to get their kids vaccinated. Jason Lawson recalled a terrifying 10 days in B.C. Children’s Hospital when his son Beckett was six, after Beckett became severely ill from the disease. At the time, Beckett was still receiving a maintenance dose of chemotherapy to kill potential cancer cells.That treatment also suppressed Beckett’s immune system. When an unvaccinated child at his North Vancouver elementary school passed on chicken pox, the consequences were dire — at

one point the virus got into Beckett’s liver and started to do damage, which in some cases can be irreversible. In the Lawson family’s case, they were fortunate. Beckett received high dosages of anti-viral drugs and made a full recovery. Today he’s a happy, healthy 10-year-old, into hockey, skiing and biking. But Beckett’s dad says he thinks it’s important for people to know there can be consequences to not getting children vaccinated. “It’s a preventable disease,” he said. “You vaccinate your children to protect the community.” Lawson is speaking out as Vancouver Coastal Health is urging all families of children entering kindergarten in September to make sure their kids’ vaccinations are See Rates page 11

Hikers rescued from Seymour rock face BRENT RICHTER brichter@nsnews.com

Two hikers had to be ﬂown home from the top of Mount Seymour after becoming gripped by fear and stranded on a steep rock face Thursday evening. The man and woman, both in their early 30s, parked in the Mount

Seymour parking lot and set out for Elsay Lake, a long, remote hike in summer conditions. “They were unprepared for what they found as they started to climb. They were in snow almost right away,” said Doug Pope, North Shore Rescue search manager. “The lady was in sandals, hiking in snow.” See Helicopter page 5

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North Shore residents living with the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease ROSALIND DUANE rduane@nsnews.com

As Thora Rogers stood at her front door, unable to move, she willed herself to take a step. A friend was on the way to pick Rogers up for Pilates, but her medication hadn’t kicked in yet so her body was shaking and her feet wouldn’t budge. It was like they were glued to the ﬂoor. “And I yelled at myself, I yelled (with) the highest, loudest sound I could make, and I yelled, ‘Move!’ and I actually moved,” recalls Rogers of that day about a month ago. “And I thought, oh my God, it worked!” In 1982, Rogers was working in administration with the coast guard when she noticed an unusual movement in her neck: When she looked to the left, her head shook back and forth slightly. She went to a neurologist to have the symptom checked out and received some good news. “He said, ‘The good thing is you don’t have Parkinson’s, what you do have is the same thing as Katharine Hepburn,’ who it turns out had Parkinson’s,” she says. At the time, Rogers was diagnosed with benign essential tremor, which is not a symptom of Parkinson’s but people can have both. Thirty years went by, and Rogers, who grew up on the North Shore and now lives in North Vancouver, was again faced with a troubling symptom.This time, her thumb and hand were quivering back and forth involuntarily. She thought it was related to her benign tremor, but when she visited her chiropractor he also noticed the new symptom and suggested she get it checked out. Rogers went back to the same neurologist she had seen so many years earlier, but this time she got a different diagnosis. Based on what he called some telltale signs, including her quivering thumb and something called cogwheel rigidity (which presented as

a type of jerking response when the doctor pushed down on her arm), her doctor told her she probably had Parkinson’s disease. Rogers decided to get a second opinion. When she visited another neurologist, who was known for diagnosing people with Parkinson’s disease simply by watching them walk down a hallway, he handed her a piece of paper and told her to write the letters MNO over and over, all together, without any spaces between them. “I said, ‘No problem,’” recalls Rogers. She started to write and got nervous when her hand wouldn’t stop shaking.The doctor told her he wasn’t worried about the shaking. As she wrote, the letters got smaller and smaller. This is called micrographia and it is a common feature of Parkinson’s disease. After a CT scan and some other tests to rule out other conditions, the diagnosis was conﬁrmed. “I was shocked, scared. I think I went through a hell of a lot of stuff that I’ve sort of gotten over over the years, but it was pretty scary and I kept thinking this can’t be and why me, and you know the usual stuff,” says Rogers of learning she had Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease is caused by a degeneration of the cells that produce dopamine in an area of the brain known as the substantia nigra. “Dopamine is a brain neurotransmitter, which sends signals from one nerve cell to another. It affects the parts of the brain that control smooth, voluntary movements such as walking, writing, throwing a ball or buttoning a shirt,” explains Jean Blake, CEO of the Parkinson Society of British Columbia, in an email to the North Shore News. She says the symptoms of Parkinson’s appear when more than half of the dopamine-producing cells are lost. “It is not known why the cells are damaged or destroyed although there are

(W.)< ,.Y])' W<' )]8]N%PB )]Y<UN]6 W]) <:UPU%B %. 'UNY <N6 -P CKD(D PAUL MCGRATH many theories,” she notes. “It is possible that genetics and the environment work together to cause Parkinson’s.” She says it is known as both a disease and a movement disorder, and although it is not by itself a fatal disease, it does get worse with time. People with Parkinson’s disease can live close to a normal life span, but in the late stages of the disease complications can occur, such as choking, pneumonia, and falls that can lead to death. The progression of symptoms may take 20 years or more. In some people, however, the disease progresses more quickly. “There is no way to predict what course the disease will take for an individual person,” writes Blake. “With appropriate

treatment, most people with PD can live productive lives for many years after diagnosis.” Val Swannell lives in West Vancouver with her partner of 17 years, Lyn Blanchard. The couple founded a management consulting ﬁrm in 2000. In March of 2010, Swannell says she was “a bit relieved” to get her diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. “I had been to the specialist, a neurologist, a year before, in March 2009, and he couldn’t say if I had PD or not. During that year, my symptoms had become quite a bit worse, primarily affecting my speech, writing and balance including some falls, and a few other not-sonice things,” she explains. “I needed to know what was happening to me. So, yes,

I was somewhat relieved to get the diagnosis because finally I knew what I was dealing with.” Swannell conducts her interview with the North Shore News via email because Parkinson’s disease has significantly affected her speech. “I was a successful management consultant and gradually my lack of ability to speak clearly created difficulties with clients, regrettably causing me to retire in June 2010,” says Swannell. “This was a major life and identity changing milestone for me. But I decided to concentrate on what I could do for myself. Although there were times when I saw the glass half empty, I chose to become a glass-half-full person and not dwell on the negative.” Swannell has since

become active with the Parkinson Society and has helped with some of their fundraising efforts. She was the top individual fundraiser for the society’s largest provincial and national fundraising event of the year, Parkinson SuperWalk (held on May 8), and her team was the top fundraising team in B.C. in 2013. Staying active has been good for Swannell, explains Blanchard. She says she started noticing changes in her partner’s speech and communication skills before her diagnosis, and was at least glad they finally found out what was wrong. “You don’t really know what it is, so certainly you’re hoping that whatever it is will just go away, but unfortunately that’s not the case and sooner or later you’re faced with the situation and the diagnosis,” she says. “It’s disheartening, obviously, to see somebody going through kind of a real struggle around things that were normally commonplace but at the same time you have to take one day at a time, you can’t go down the road of ultimate disaster.” Right after the diagnosis the couple had discussions about understanding what they were up against and how they could move forward with the best care. Blanchard says a variety of services from Lions Gate Hospital, including speech therapy, has been helpful for Swannell. And while they continue to move forward together in a positive way, Blanchard says it has been frustrating for both of them. “One of the biggest changes when she was first diagnosed was that she couldn’t work anymore and of course we were business partners,” she says. “That was definitely a change for us.” Dealing with symptoms on a daily basis can also be hard for both of them. Blanchard says sometimes it’s difficult when she can’t understand what Swannell is saying due to her trouble speaking, and it’s just as frustrating for Swannell when she’s not able to do certain things she used to do. “Being patient becomes a very important thing and See Strong page 9

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Notice of Public Hearing Proposed Zoning Bylaw No. 4662, 2010, Amendment Bylaw No. 4788, 2014 Notice is given that a PUBLIC HEARING will be held in the Council Chamber of the municipal hall of The Corporation of the District of West Vancouver at 750 17th Street, West Vancouver BC on Monday, May 26, 2014 at 7 p.m. for the purpose of allowing the public to make representations to Council respecting matters contained in the proposed bylaw as described below. A public meeting will be held concurrently with the public hearing for the purpose of allowing the public to make representations to Council respecting the proposed development permit: Proposed Development Permit No. 13-018 for 870 and 876 Keith Road, as described below.

Applicant: Onni Taylor Way Properties Ltd. Subject Lands: 870 and 876 Keith Road Legal Description: Lot 3 Block A District Lot 1041 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan BCP50603 PID: 028-828-453 (as shown shaded on the map that forms part of this notice).

Purpose: The proposed bylaw and proposed development permit would allow for the construction of a 23-unit cluster house building at 870 and 876 Keith Road. Proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment: If adopted, proposed Zoning Bylaw No. 4662, 2010, Amendment Bylaw No. 4788, 2014 would amend the CD1 (Evelyn Drive) zone to allow for the transfer of density (ﬂoor area and units) from elsewhere on the Evelyn development site to the subject lands. Proposed Development Permit: Proposed Development Permit No. 13-018 imposes conditions and requirements for the development of the subject land, including: • a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 0.6; • 23 units; • total floor area of 36,232 square feet; • a building with two wings: a seven-storey west wing; and a five-storey east wing, connected with a parkade on the fourth storey; • 50 parking spaces: - 46 parking spaces within private enclosed garages within the parkade (two per unit); and - four visitor parking spaces within the parkade; • new site landscaping; • design elements are consistent with the Evelyn by Onni cluster housing developments elsewhere on the Lands, including: - terracing of the building down the hillside, - presents as a one-storey building along Keith Road; and - stone, wood and glass building finishing materials. The proposed development permit includes the following requested Zoning Bylaw Variances: • Number of Storeys: increase from three to seven; and • Site Coverage: increase from 40 per cent to 50 per cent.

Enquiries: All enquiries regarding the proposed Zoning Bylaw amendment and the proposed development permit may be directed to the West Vancouver Planning Department at municipal hall or by calling 604-925-7055.

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Copies of the proposed Zoning Bylaw amendment and proposed development permit and other relevant documents that the Council may consider in deciding whether to adopt the bylaw and approve the development permit may be inspected from May 8, 2014 to May 26, 2014 at the municipal hall at 750 17th Street, West Vancouver BC on regular business days (Monday to Friday except for statutory holidays) between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Copies may also be inspected at the public hearing and concurrent public meeting. For convenience only, some of the documents may also be available for viewing on the District’s website at westvancouver.ca or at the West Vancouver Memorial Library at 1950 Marine Drive, West Vancouver BC (phone 604-925-7400 for current information on Library hours of operation). All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed Zoning Bylaw amendment and proposed development permit will be given an opportunity to be heard and/or to present written submissions at the public hearing, and concurrent public meeting, on the above noted date. Written submissions may, prior to the public hearing and concurrent public meeting, be: • sent by mail to Mayor and Council, District of West Vancouver 750 17th Street West Vancouver BC V7V 3T3; • sent by email to Mayor and Council at mayorandcouncil@westvancouver.ca; or • delivered to the office of the Manager, Legislative Services/Municipal Clerk, at the District of West Vancouver Municipal Hall at 750 17th Street, West Vancouver BC; and must be received no later than 4 p.m. on May 26, 2014. Technical issues affecting receipt of electronic submissions may occur so persons relying on this means of transmittal do so at their own risk. Written submissions received for the public hearing regarding the proposed Zoning Bylaw amendment and for the concurrent public meeting regarding the proposed development permit will be included in the public information package for Council’s consideration and for the public record. Submissions received after the close of the public hearing will not be considered by Council. S. Scholes, Municipal Clerk May 8, 2014 Additional Information: The applicant is hosting a development application information meeting prior to the public hearing. The development application information meeting will give residents an opportunity to learn about the proposed development and ask questions of the applicant prior to the public hearing. The meeting is scheduled as follows:

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION INFORMATION MEETING (hosted by applicant) Wednesday, May 21, 2014 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. St. David’s United Church, Gymnasium 1525 Taylor Way, West Vancouver BC

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Helicopter called to pluck pair from cliff From page 1 As the couple went north, they lost the trail, which was buried under snow, and instead of going around Seymour as intended, they ended up climbing up to the ﬁrst peak of Seymour. On their way up, they scaled a steep rock face before facing another belt of snow where they became stranded. “The lady got very scared and was basically frozen in fear. Couldn’t go up. Couldn’t go down,” Pope said. From there they called 9-1-1 and North Vancouver RCMP paged North Shore Rescue. “As luck would have it, we had an experienced member right near by who got the page and came up on the radio. He got to them in a matter of minutes,” Pope said. “He calmed her down and E.)%W *W.)] ,]'8"] c.P"N%]])' W]P- < -<U) .[ WUR])' [).O < helped paint the picture for '%]]- 8PU[[ .N F."N% *]BO.")> CKD(D MIKE KELSO me as search manager to determine the rescue.” shaken but uninjured. “It’s a classic thing Pope arranged for a Talon helicopter this time of year,” Pope said. “It’s sunny and three North Shore Rescue volunteers and warm down in the city but it’s different to head to the top of Seymour. Those conditions in the local mountains.” rescuers then descended the peak to the rock face where the other volunteer and Anyone planning to go above 1,000 metres elevation should be wearing sturdy rescue subjects were waiting. Using a rope as a hand line, they escorted the hikers up boots, and carrying an ice axe. That’s in addition to navigational aids including a to the peak and gave them a lift back to map, compass and GPS. North Shore Rescue’s Bone Creek base,

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p until now, what happened in Victoria stayed in Victoria — at least in terms of many expenses clocked up by MLAs. Theoretically, there was a system in place for vetting of expenses. But as former provincial auditor general John Doyle pointed out, the system was such a mess it was of little use in ﬁguring out who spent what. Not surprisingly, correcting that has never been at the top of the priority list for elected ofﬁcials. But that will soon be changing — with a new system involving posting of MLA receipts online starting in September. That will make it easier to tell exactly what taxpayers are footing the bill for. It should also help to end the practice of hiding questionable expenses in larger quarterly totals. Not all MLAs have welcomed the

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Leave Cloverley Park for green space Dear Editor: Re: “Cloverley, Lucas Plans Presented”, North Shore News, April 25: This is an open letter to the North Vancouver School Board regarding the proposal for housing at Cloverley school and park: Friends, What’s the rush? Surely your job, as a school board, is not to promote housing,

“affordable” or otherwise, but to promote adequate school buildings and public education. When the present frenzy of building condos and high rises slows, and the people come to ﬁll them, you will have a much clearer idea of real numbers of children needing schools. There will not be much empty land left on which

to build. No more land is being created. You own a piece of what land we have, and it’s an asset that can only increase in value as time goes on. Please just wait until then, and you will make wiser decisions. I appeal to you, and to city council, to leave Cloverley Park, which is a

treasure, as it is. No, that will not make you any money; but not everything in this world has to have a price tag. Spirit trails and “green necklaces” are good for walking and biking. Recreation centres are for more strenuous exercise. As, inevitably, we feel the pressure of more folk about us, we shall

need a lovely, open green space like Cloverley Park, with no buildings on it, a wide sky and a glimpse of water — a place for contemplation and delight, of “sweet dreams and health and quiet breathing”, giving peace and mental and spiritual stability, which are beyond any price. Shirley Marcino North Vancouver

Thanks for making the North Shore more‘bear aware’ Dear Editor: Re: “Bear Gobbles Great Bear Cookies”, May 14 Thank you for Brent Richter’s ﬁne article about the hungry black bear.

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Don’t let babies grow up to Beliebers

Laugh All YouWant No offence to all the Beliebers out there. I’m sure that when Justin is not speeding through playground zones in his Lamborghini or wearing leather pants or talking to judges or making his bodyguards carry him places or generally interacting with members of the human species, he’s quite a delightful person. But I just don’t see the magic in his music and I’m hoping my kids will develop tastes similar to mine. It may be a tough battle. Bieber’s “Baby” is the second most watched video in the history ofYouTube with more than one billion views.That’s nearly four billion minutes that humanity will never get back. Now I’m no war correspondent but I think my journalistic courage and dedication to the truth is evident when I say that in the course of researching this column I watched the entire “Baby” video from start to ﬁnish.Well, I lasted at least a good 45 seconds, but I’m sure that was enough to get the gist of it. The song is . . . um . . . well it’s been viewed a heck of a lot of times. Other

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The City of North Vancouver proposes to construct a concrete sidewalk on the East side of the 200 Block of MacKay Road between West 3rd Street and Lane South of West 3rd Street, as a speciﬁed area project and to charge the owners’ portion of the costs against the parcels beneﬁtting from the work, indicated on the map, as follows:

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than that, I can’t really remember a thing about it except that Justin didn’t look like a psychopath yet and he said the word “baby” approximately once per YouTube view. All this is to say that as my boys grow up I hope they go for music that is a little more eclectic. And I’m going to do everything I can do to make sure that happens. Parents play a large part in inﬂuencing their children’s tastes but not the whole part. My parents were a mixed bag.There were some questionable choices — I remember a lot of Roger Whittaker, and there was that year when my mom played A-ha’s “Take On Me” so often that I started to think the synthesizer was my father. But there was great stuff too — they loved The Band,The Animals, The Guess Who, Queen. My tastes now follow those bloodlines with just a bit of old school gangster rap thrown in: Blam blam, blam to dem all. And so forth. My wife, on the other hand, grew up in a house

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It is one of the great and solemn duties of parents to ensure that their children don’t grow up listening to terrible music. Parenting experts say that you can get going with your musical brainwashing even before the baby is born, placing earphones on a pregnant belly to pump in some techno for a little fetus ﬁesta. I guess it’s like a rave in there except with less sticky goo. When the kid ﬁnally gets yanked down the slippery slide of life it’s time for the real work to begin. In the early days the babies were soothed when we played them cute little ditties and lullabies sung by friendly Prairie ladies who like to wear denim vests. It certainly worked — those little guys could be crying so hard in the backseat of the car that you’d think we’d done something despicable to them like take away their iPhones, but the moment the “hop hop hop little bunnies” song came on they’d be whisked away to baby pleasure island (which I assume is just like normal pleasure island except with more excavators). The only problem is that while my kids found those songs relaxing, I, as the driver of the car, instead found it soothing to eject those CDs and Frisbee them out the car window into the ocean. When this became a pattern, I knew I needed to change my kids’ listening habits to closer match my own. And as a parent there are other musical responsibilities to take into consideration, most notably Bieber-avoidance.

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Laneway 1. The lifetime of the work is 10 years. 2. The total estimated cost of all the work is $130,000. 980 930 3. The share of the total cost that will be specially charged against the parcels beneﬁtting or abutting from the work is $915. 4. The City’s share of the cost of all the work is estimated to be $129,085. The City’s 2014-2023 Financial Plan included funding for Local Area Services that is available for appropriation. No addition to the municipal levy is required to support the work. 5. The Property owners’ portion of the sidewalk cost of this project, as per Schedule ‘A’ of “Local Area Service Bylaw, 1991, No. 6194”, is calculated at $36.30 per metre of taxable frontage for properties adjacent to the proposed work. The special charges may be paid in 10 annual installments, with interest calculated at 3% above the Royal Bank Prime rate, in effect at billing date.

Pursuant to Section 213 of the Community Charter, as part of the Local Area Service Initiative, a petition against the Local Area Service has been mailed to owners of parcels beneﬁtting from the work. Petitions against the undertaking of this construction must be received before Tuesday, June 17, 2014. Council can only be prevented from proceeding with the work if more than 50% in number of the owners, representing at least 50% of the assessed value of the lands involved for this project, respond against the undertaking. If this Initiative is successful, the pending Local Area Service Charges will become a charge against the property. Please direct any inquiries to Brian Willock, Manager, Engineering, Planning and Design, at 604.982.3929 or bwillock@cnv.org. North Vancouver City Hall 141 West 14th Street, North Vancouver, BC V7M 1H9 Tel. 604.985.7761 | Fax. 604.985.9417 | www.cnv.org

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Strong support helping partners cope From page 3

sometimes you lose patience but you try to rally back and think, well, I’ll just be more patient,” says Blanchard. “You’re adjusting a lot over time.” Although the progression of symptoms can be slow, Swannell says the disease has changed her life dramatically in many ways. “I used to take a lot of things for granted like being able to communicate effectively and being able to do almost anything I set my mind to. (For example) I used to be an advanced skier with my favourite thing being crashing the moguls on double and triple black diamond runs. Now I enjoy the things I used to take for granted like the scenery and just being up the mountain with friends.” For some people, the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease can become debilitating. When asked if she worries she might become her partner’s caregiver, Blanchard answers no. “I think everybody brings different skill sets, different perspectives and characters and personalities to a relationship. And so if you really love a person you love that person and you adjust accordingly. And that’s what we’re doing,” she says, noting she doesn’t think about the long-term prognosis and when they get to that bridge they will cross it. “Everybody as we age is going to get progressively worse in terms of a lot of things so what is the alternative? I have Val. If she had cancer and it was terminal cancer

# CKD(D CINDY GOODMAN then there’s a different focus there. But I have Val today, and that’s a good thing.” Having a strong partner has also helped Rogers, who says her husband has been a rock of support since her diagnosis.The couple have been together for 26 years and have one grandchild and one on the way.

Diagnosed at the age of 49, Rogers had to retire from her job with the coast guard when she was 52 due to the progression of her disease. Her medication mostly keeps the symptoms in check now, but it wears off within hours and she says she basically goes

from dose to dose. Although the medication is not consistent in some ways, such as in the time it takes to kick in, it is helping. “When I’m ﬁne, people cannot tell I have Parkinson’s,” says Rogers. A singer and musician for many years, Rogers says one of the worst effects of the disease was that she was unable to play her guitar or sing for some time. She has now regained the ability to do both and is working on a new CD called Doing it All Again.The title refers in part to her return to music. “When I think about my body not doing what it used to do it is a little frustrating,” says Rogers. She says there are times when she suddenly ﬁnds she can’t walk, can’t move, can’t get to her bed or can’t get to the bathroom and that makes her feel down. But when the medication kicks in, she is motivated to do all she can. She says: “When I can move I move, and I don’t waste a bloody minute.” The Parkinson Society of B.C. does not receive any government funding and is supported entirely by donations and volunteers. For more information visit parkinson. bc.ca.There are two support groups on the North Shore: Highlands United Church (for people with Parkinson’s and for caregivers) contact John Hayes at 604980-0575; at Amica West Vancouver (for caregivers only) contact Robbin Jeffereys (rjeffereys@parkinson.bc.ca) for more information.

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Spirit Trail Update: Mosquito Creek Marina

The North Shore Spirit Trail just got even better! The City and Squamish Nation have signed an agreement to complete a key connection in the Spirit Trail between Bewicke Avenue and Mosquito Creek Marina. Detailed design for this joint project is now underway and construction is anticipated for 2015. The Spirit Trail is a waterfront-oriented, multi-use and fully accessible greenway that will provide pedestrians, cyclists, and people with wheeled mobility aids access across the North Shore, from Horseshoe Bay to Deep Cove. Learn more at www.cnv.org/SpiritTrail

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Lot to provide staging area for mtn bikers JEREMY SHEPHERD jshepherd@nsnews.com

A new parking lot on Fromme Mountain is either a belated solution to a parking nightmare or an environmental affront that beneﬁts few, depending on who you believe. The District of North Vancouver is holding an open house this Tuesday to unveil plans for a parking lot and staging area at the base of Fromme Mountain. Slated for completion this fall, the parking lot includes washrooms and

bike washing stations. The project is an attempt to accommodate the steadily growing number of hikers and bikers who hit the trails while protecting the surrounding neighbourhood, according to a release from the district.

Fromme Mountain’s 62 kilometres of trail are frequented by a diverse group of residents, including dog walkers, hikers, families out for a stroll as well as mountain bikers, according to Mark Wood, program manager for the North Shore

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and started requesting his favourites. First it was Gordon Lightfoot, then NeilYoung, and now it’s Fleetwood Mac’s “Second Hand News,” Queen’s “Don’t Stop Me Now,” and Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky”

that get him and his little brother dancing no matter the circumstances.There have been a few questionable faves — a little too much Billy Joel for my taste — but all in all both of my boys seem to be on the right path. My oldest, who is now three, conﬁrmed his musical

acuity a couple of weeks ago when I decided to play him Nirvana for the ﬁrst time. Now don’t go calling child services on me — it wasn’t one of Cobain’s screamy songs but a nice acoustic number from their unplugged concert. My boy gave it a listen, let it soak in

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Sunday, May 18, 2014 - North Shore News - A11

Rates low in N. Van

From page 1

up to date before school starts. A big part of the reason for doing that is to protect others, said Lawson. “You never know who’s got cancer, or who’s taking a drug that makes them immuno-compromised.” Dr. Mark Lysyshyn, medical health ofﬁcer for the North Shore, said there are a number of people who can’t get vaccines — they may have particular cancers, HIV infection, be taking drugs for rheumatic disease, have allergies or be pregnant. Often, it’s hard to tell who might be at risk until the infection is already passed on. “That’s the problem with many of these diseases,” he said. Vaccination rates for

school-aged children on the North Shore are among the lowest in both the Vancouver Coastal Health region and the province as a whole. On the North Shore, for instance, only 86.7 per cent of kindergarten students are protected from measles by vaccination, compared to 91.7 per cent for the Vancouver Coastal Health region as a whole. Lysyshyn said that’s concerning, particularly in light of a recent measles outbreak in parts of the Fraser Valley where immunization rates are also low. Lysyshyn said in order to protect the population as a whole, immunization rates should be over 90 per cent. While diseases like measles and chicken pox are mild for most children, in some cases they are severe

enough to cause lingering health problems, even death. Lysyshyn said there are different reasons why families may not have their vaccinations up to date. “Some people have the misconception vaccines aren’t safe and effective,” he said. Some oppose them on religious grounds. Still others just don’t manage to squeeze the shots into their busy schedules. Because many old diseases aren’t seen anymore, it’s easy to get complacent, said Lawson. “We haven’t had to deal with things like mass outbreaks of polio that kills whole families,” he said. Lawson said he’s speaking out to remind families that protecting their neighbours is another good reason to make the effort.

Lucky Luca reappears four hours later

From page 5

Luca, and his owner were walking along the west bank of the river just above Highway 1 around 11:15 a.m. when the dog either slipped or jumped and was swept down river, out of sight.The owner called for help, drawing several

emergency responders. After failing to spot the missing pup, ﬁreﬁghters turned the search over to North Shore Rescue and other volunteers. Close to four hours later, lucky Luca wandered out of the bush and right up to his greatly relieved master. That section of river

remains dangerous and should be avoided, said Don Jardine of North Shore Rescue. “It’s very fast ﬂowing and we advise everybody to stay away from it. On the west side, there’s some steep, slippery slopes and if you get sliding, you can end up in the river.”

Critics question special treatment From page 10 of the wetlands is needed, according to district resident Wendy Qureshi. Hard riding on soft terrain is not sustainable, said Qureshi, who added the parking lot was an example of the special treatment enjoyed by the mountain biking community. “It’s only for the mountain bikers,” she said. “Why should we taxpayers of the district pay money to facilitate their hobby?” Parking for the area has been debated before, with Mayor Richard Walton warning against putting a lot at the top of Fromme Mountain in 2011. “If you turn that to a staging area you’re going to create a monster,” he said. The meeting is set to begin at 7 p.m. at the North Vancouver Museum and Archives on Institute Road. The district is set to release their transportation and parking study at the meeting. Construction of the parking lot is scheduled to begin this summer.

WHAT: Local Area Service Initiative

City of North Vancouver

The City proposes to construct a concrete sidewalk on both sides of Moody Avenue between East 9th Street and East 13th Street, as a speciﬁed area project and to charge the owners’ portion of the costs against the parcels beneﬁtting from the work, indicated on the map, as follows:

SUBJECT AREA E. 12th Street

E. 11th Street

Moody Avenue

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Grand Boulevard

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1. The lifetime of the work is 10 years. E. 9th Street 2. The total estimated cost of all the work is $465,000. 3. The share of the total cost that will be specially charged against the parcels beneﬁtting or abutting from the work is $5,569. 4. The City’s share of the cost of all the work is estimated to be $459,431. The City’s 2014-2023 Financial Plan included funding for Local Area Services that is available for appropriation. No addition to the municipal levy is required to support the work. 5. The Property Owners’ portion of the sidewalk cost of this project as per Schedule ‘A’ of “Local Area Service Bylaw, 1991, No. 6194”, is calculated at $33 per metre of taxable frontage for properties adjacent to the proposed work. The special charges may be paid in 10 annual installments with interest calculated at 3% above the Royal Bank Prime rate, in effect at billing date. Pursuant to Section 213 of the Community Charter, as part of the Local Area Service Initiative, a petition against the Local Area Service has been mailed to owners of parcels beneﬁtting from the work. Petetions against the undertaking of this construction must be received before Tuesday, June 17th, 2014. Council can only be prevented from proceeding with the work if more than 50% in number of the owners, representing at least 50% of the assessed value of the lands involved for this project, respond against the undertaking. If this Initiative is successful, the pending Local Area Service Charges will become a charge against the property. Please direct inquiries to Brian Willock, Manager, Engineering, Planning and Design, at 604.982.3929 or bwillock@cnv.org. North Vancouver City Hall 141 West 14th Street, North Vancouver, BC V7M 1H9 Tel. 604.985.7761 | Fax. 604.985.9417 | www.cnv.org

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North Shore residents continue to amaze me with their dedication to causes close to their hearts. As editor of the North Shore News’ Live section (devoted to keeping readers up-to-date on all the health, wellness and active living initiatives happening in North and West Vancouver), my inbox and voicemail are continually overﬂowing with notes and messages about people taking time out of their busy days to do something to better the lives of others. It’s a continued source of inspiration for me, and I hope for you as well. So, keep those emails and phone

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D’Acres’ relationship with Lions Gate entirely. At the launch of D’Acres’ and Luxton’s book, Lions Gate, which was published in 1999, Baker and the Taylor family were among the guests. D’Acres made sure of that. Lions Gate, the book, is also a marvel of design and production.Winner of numerous awards, it is still in print. D’Acres has completed a successor to the work, yet-to-be-titled, covering another feat of engineering unique to the

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Community Bulletin Board CUT-A-THON Get a haircut while raising funds for Children’s Hospital Foundation Sunday, May 18, 12-6 p.m. at West Van Barber shop, 1345 Marine Dr.,West Vancouver.

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Hoffmeister will give a slide show commemorating the 70th anniversary of the invasion and liberation of Sicily Wednesday, May 21 at noon at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, 885 22nd St.,West Vancouver. Bring your own lunch and friends. Tea and coffee provided. Admission is free. VERITASIUM Derek Muller, a former WVSS student and creator of theYouTube channel Veritasium, will appear Wednesday, May 21, 7 p.m. at Kay Meek Centre, 1700 Mathers Ave., to discuss everything science.Tickets by donation, minimum $4. tickets.keymeekcentre.com DISCUSSION LOUNGE Share and discuss books, TV, movies and even local issues at Parkgate library’s newly refurbished Lantern Room, 3675 Banff Court, Wednesday, May 21 from 2:30-4 p.m. No registration required. 604-929-3727 x8168 DROP-IN BOOK CLUB Open to adults of all ages and interests, the club will discuss The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer,Wednesday May 21 from 7-8:30 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library. Registration not required. nvcl.ca PHOTOGRAPHY 101 Learn the basics of exposure, equipment and composition with professional photographer Scott Robarts Wednesday, May 21, 7-9 p.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd. Registration required. 604-984-0286 x8144 ONE FOR THE BOOK Len Corben will host a talk Wednesday, May 21, 7-8:30 p.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd. Admission free. Register in advance at 604-984-0286 x8144 to get a discount on Corben’s latest book. SPRING ART CLASSES — LIFE DRAWING Noninstructional classes will take place Wednesdays, May 21-June 25, 7-9:30 p.m. at Maplewood House, 399 Seymour River Pl., North Vancouver. $80. Drop-in fee: $15. 604-988-6844 nvartscouncil.ca LOWER LONSDALE VOICES Maria Velazquez will present the release of her second book Thursday, May 22, 10-11:30 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, 220 West Eighth St., North Vancouver. Compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email info for your non-proﬁt, by donation or nominal fee event to listings@nsnews.com.

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Short-term market trends pose risk For a few investors, there is a tendency to look at the top performing stock, sector or index and if they aren’t participating, feel like they are missing out on an opportunity. Such is the case with the Canadian and U.S. markets right now. The S&P 500 is coming off of a very hot 2013 but has recently slowed right down and is only up two per cent this year as of April 30. Canada’s TSX, on the other hand, is up 7.7 per cent for the same period. Despite this shortterm difference, I don’t believe investors should be rushing to move more of their investments into the Canadian markets. What investors need to understand is why the TSX is currently outperforming and whether we can expect this to continue. The Russia-Ukraine situation that started a few months ago has caused the energy, gold and material sectors of the market to rise. As of April 30, the gold sector was up 13 per cent, materials up 10 per cent and energy up 17 per cent, since the beginning of

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the year. Nearly half of the TSX is made up of these three sectors and therefore, the Canadian market is enjoying a brief rally ahead of the more diversiﬁed S&P 500. Gold is seen as a “safe-haven” for investors, a place to move money into during times of chaos and fear, which we have seen before, for example during the uprisings in Africa, as well as every time North Korea threatens to detonate a bomb. Ultimately, the situation is resolved and the temporary jump in price comes back down. Making trading decisions based on these short-lived market movements due to regional conﬂicts or political

situations is a dangerous strategy, as we often see a reversal as soon as the situation is resolved. The gold bubble burst in 2012 and even with this rally, I don’t see it as a good investment at the moment. Unless the Chinese economy turns around (recent news isn’t positive about that), it’s likely that energy and mining stocks will also see some major headwinds. I am still a ﬁrm believer that the U.S. is where your

portfolio should be focused and I believe sectors like consumer discretionary, industrials, transportation and ﬁnancials are the better areas to focus on. Overall, I remain bullish on North American markets but more so for the U.S. The stronger U.S. economy should outpace our own and this provides greater opportunity for investment. The summer period has been weaker for the past three years and any

negative news could have markets pulling back, so a little caution is recommended. Investors can get hurt by trying to capitalize on these short-term events and it’s important to not take on more risk than what is appropriate for you. A more conservative investment strategy would aim for consistently good returns, and enough ﬂexibility to actively manage risk through all market conditions.

Lori Pinkowski is a portfolio manager and senior vicepresident, Private Client Group, at Raymond James Ltd., a member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund.This is for informational purposes only and does not necessarily reﬂect the opinions of Raymond James. Lori can answer any questions at 604-915-LORI or lori. pinkowski@raymondjames. ca.You can also listen to her every Friday on CKNW at 5:35 p.m.

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for purchase in Ontario. The reverse is also true. Part of that can be blamed on distance, although the problem has more to do with stubborn bureaucracy. Happily, thanks to the recent dismantling of some B.C. barriers, many West Coast wineries are only too happy to ship by the case for a relatively inexpensive charge. With some 1,300 wines entered, this year’s field is one of the largest to date. One of the biggest categories is Pinot Gris, with a disproportionate number of wines from B.C. that reflect the faddish and all-consuming shift from Chardonnay. Equally as intriguing this year is the growth in numbers and improvement in quality of fruit wines of every kind, again from almost every province. Sparkling wines also represent a significant contribution, again, with

a variety of styles and methods. Rumour has it that there was also a strong ﬁeld of Riesling, though as of yet I have not been lucky enough to taste a ﬂight. While few would contest Niagara’s supremacy in this variety, there is keen interest in the small group of emerging premium producers from British Columbia. Cabernet Franc is the one variety (aside, obviously, from Chardonnay) that enjoys plenty of attention and wide success in both B.C. and Ontario, a result of its early ripening abilities. As we go to press a matter of hours before the results are announced, I can’t divulge who the key winners are. However, you can research the fruits of our labours in-depth at canadianwinetrail.com/ cwt, with more to come at hiredbelly.com. info@hiredbelly.com

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as well as frequent rains that remove the need for irrigation. Add to that a nutrient-rich alluvial clay soil, water filtered through a rare limestone karst formation and sitespecific natural yeast used in fermentation, and you have a pretty sweet recipe for rum. But there’s more. For the technically inclined, there are explanations of the distillery’s quirky combination of stainlesssteel continuous stills, which ensure consistency, and copper pot stills, which add depth of flavour and distinctive orange-peel aromas. And then there’s the barrel-aging room, stuffed to the rafters with 240,000 American oak casks. Appleton only sells aged rums, and is one of very few rum producers to follow the scotch industry’s age-statement system, which means the age on the bottle refers to the youngest liquid in the blend, not an average. Your tour ends with the opportunity to sample and buy the estate’s products, including the entry level V/X, Reserve, 12Year Old and perhaps the 21Year Old. Sadly, you’re not likely to try the limited edition 50 Year Old, the world’s oldest — and most expensive — barrel-aged rum. But if you’re lucky, Spence might stop by to talk about her beloved rum, its terroir, its history and the sheer enjoyment of a storied spirit. “It’s a beautiful afternoon at Appleton, so let’s take a sip,” she might say. And when you do, there’s Jamaica, on the tip of your tongue. If you go: For more information on Appleton Estate rum, history, recipes and more, visit appletonestate.com. For information on travel to Jamaica, go to the Jamaica Tourist Board website at visitjamaica.com.

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Dogs are experts at doing nothing Just as I sat down to write this column, the power went out at my house. Love the laptop’s long life battery! Actually, a transformer blew from a crow. “It’s a crow call” is the exact term BC Hydro used when I called to inquire about the electricity problem. You can probably Google it to get the explanation, which is rather interesting, but since I was never an electrical engineering buff (animal science was more my thing) my explanation would just sound ridiculous. In the small picture it means barbecue for dinner (yes!) no TV or radio, no Internet, no power to the front gate, which means no unexpected visitors, and since my phone battery is running low, soon no phone (yes!). In the big picture it means hanging out with the dogs, watching the sunset and the horses

Joan Klucha

Canine Connection grazing . . . double yes! Since the temperature hit close to 28 degrees today in my neck of the woods, the shade under the big maple tree is a hit with my dogs right now. Raider is oddly sprawled in a position that I am sure is an advanced yoga pose with his legs pointing one way and his head twisted backwards, yet hanging over the edge of my lounge chair. Zumi, forever on guard, is perched in a perfect, yet alert, down

position which allows her to watch both the back yard and the front gate at the same time. And Piper rests in the cool grass beside me, his head against the rocks that surround the ﬁre pit, happily passing gas. I envy my dogs . . . a lot. Well, not the gas passing part, but rather because for them, every day is like this moment I am experiencing right now. It’s not just the peace and quiet (you have no idea how much electrical stuff hums in the background until the power goes out) or the lack of commitments, it’s the fact that there is nothing to entertain me, to occupy my time or to distract me except the beauty of nature. Dogs live in a constant state of meditation — a state that I try to ﬁnd for 15 minutes twice a day. That is just 30 minutes out of 24 hours. We call it

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us bi-peds — a little more than 100 years ago in fact. Even as I enter my 50th year I am shocked at the speed of change in such a short period of time. I can’t imagine how those who are in their 90th year of life must feel. But what I ﬁnd disturbing is that children growing up in this electronically stimulated, fast-paced environment may never experience the sort of peace that was once taken for granted. And as I watch my dogs sleeping in the fading evening sun I am reminded of how precious that quiet time is. It’s not about trying to do as much as we can in the shortest amount of time, but doing as little as we can for as long as we can. “Wu wei” is the actual term for what I just described — the art of doing nothing — and is the central principle of Taoism. Dogs are natural Taoists,

no practice involved! I now ﬁnd myself longing for that uncomplicated, simpler life. Now it’s all about appointments, commitments, deadlines, schedules, paying bills. An entire gorgeous sunny day can pass right by running from one errand to another. Was life really meant to be spent like this? Are dogs in our lives just to tease us with a life of glorious simplicity? Or are they here to show us that we can ﬁnd time in our days, in our lives, to do absolutely nothing and it is perfectly and exquisitely acceptable? Joan Klucha has been working with dogs for more than 15 years in obedience, tracking and behavioural rehabilitation. Contact her through her website k9kinship.com.

Don’t leave pets inside hot parked cars, SPCA warns With temperatures rising across the province, the BC SPCA is once again reminding pet owners to protect their animals against heat exhaustion and heatstroke. “Many well-meaning guardians leave their dogs unattended in parked cars while they run errands. Tragically, this can lead to serious heatstroke and even death for their pets,”

says Lorie Chortyk, general manager of community relations for the BC SPCA, in a press release. The temperature in a parked car, even in the shade with windows partly open, can rapidly reach a level that will seriously harm or even kill a pet. Dogs have no sweat glands, so they cool themselves by panting and by releasing heat through their paws.

On summer days the hot air and upholstery in a vehicle can make it impossible for pets to cool down. Heatstroke symptoms include exaggerated panting, rapid or erratic pulse, salivation, anxious or staring expression, weakness and muscle tremors, lack of coordination, convulsions or vomiting, and collapse.

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THREE TO SEE THIS WEEK North Shore Triathlon Monday, May 19 Ron Andrews rec centre Rugby Lower Mainland junior boys ﬁnal Carson Graham vs. Rockridge Tuesday, May 20, 4 p.m., Lucas Centre Track and Field North Shore high school zone ﬁnals Thursday, May 22, Swangard Stadium

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Do-or-die Dukes live on Windsor wins ﬁve in a row to earn berth in provincials ANDY PREST aprest@nsnews.com

There’s a common theme running through almost all of the matchups on the schedule for the North Shore/Burnaby senior girls AA provincial playdowns. Actually, to be more accurate, you could say there’s a common team running through the schedule: the Windsor Dukes. The Dukes finished in the three-way tie for third place in the North Shore league, placing them at the bottom rung of a long ladder leading to a berth in the provincial championships. So what did they do? They climbed. The Dukes finished off a run of five straight do-or-die wins — including a default win over Burnaby’s Alpha — with a 1-0 victory over North Shore regular season champs Sutherland on Wednesday to book their spot in the provincial championships. “I’m so excited for the girls — they’ve worked so hard for this,” Windsor head coach Bob Donoghue said moments after

the Dukes completed their playoff streak. “They’ve just come together like a really strong, cohesive team the last four games,” he said. “It’s teamwork. They work for each other. They started off as different groups at the beginning and now you can see how they have just meshed as a team. As a school coach that’s all you really want to do.You’re not going to teach them much in six weeks but you try to get them to be a team, and they’ve done it. They deserve a lot of credit.” The Dukes likely wouldn’t have needed all the heroics if they’d stayed healthy all year, but three of the team’s best players were all injured early in the season, contributing to Windsor’s middling 4-3 record during the regular season. The team was nearly at full strength, however, when playoff time rolled around. With elimination hanging in the balance in every game, Windsor ﬁrst dispatched St. Thomas Aquinas 2-0 in a tiebreaker before scoring a 3-0 win over Collingwood. The

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play with a skillful steal in the Sutherland half before laying off to Grade 12 stopper Pauline McCordic. Finding a little space just a couple of metres away from the sideline, McCordic unleashed a rocket of a shot that zipped over the keeper’s head and blasted into the side netting inside the far post. “She’s probably our top See Dukes page 30

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From page 29

ANTAR SYMPHONIC SUITE

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player,” Donoghue said of McCordic, adding that he gives his stopper free rein to join the attack when she sees an opportunity. “I told her, ‘If you’ve got the opportunity, go forward.’ She’s got a good shot. Take the chance. We’ll live with the three (defenders) in the back, I’m comfortable with them.” While the winning kick could have been mistaken for a cross given that it came from such a steep angle, Donoghue said there was no doubt McCordic was shooting for mesh. “That was a shot,” he said. “She’s a very, very talented girl,” Donoghue also gave kudos to his pair of Sarahs, central midﬁelders Sarah Clayford-Beckie and Sarah Pendreigh, for controlling the play throughout the game. “They just worked so hard and they controlled the ball when they got it,” he said. “They fought hard, they used their bodies. Without them it would have been a different story for sure.”

The team’s defence and goaltending combined to put up another shutout, their third of the playoffs. “(They’re) dynamite,” Donoghue said of his defenders. “They don’t lose the ball, they don’t kick the ball away. . . . I can’t say enough about them.” The defence needed to be on point against a tough Sutherland squad that ran away with the North Shore title in an undefeated regular season. “They have a very strong backline and they have some speed up front that we had to counter,” said Donoghue. “We did some extra things with our backline to make sure that didn’t work. We eventually kept chipping away and chipping away and ﬁnally got that one shot that found the back of the net.”

Windsor kept control of the ball for long stretches of play against Sutherland, playing a possession game meant to keep the Dukes fresh on a day where the hot spring sun was sizzling off the Sutherland turf. “We do try to play a possession game,” said Donoghue. “We did, at times, especially at the start of the second half, play the kick and run, and we could see our players just dying out there. It’s too hot to be running up and down, up and down. We tried to get them to settle it back, play to feet through the middle and out.” The Dukes looked strong and Donoghue is hoping that will translate into more success at the provincial AA championships scheduled for May 29-31

in Penticton. “I ﬁgure the hardest thing is getting off the North Shore,” he said. “If you get off the North Shore you’ll probably end up in the top four. My goal is to win but I don’t want to ﬁnish any less than the top four. I hope that we’ll win it.” Regardless of how things end up at provincials, this team has already been on a memorable ride. “The girls deserve all the credit,” said Donoghue. “They’re all just great team players. And they’re so nice to me. This is why I do it. I don’t have a daughter on the team. I’ve been doing it for a number of years now and I love it because they treat me well. I give them the responsibility, it’s them who do it. I love seeing them succeed.”

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