North Shore News October 12 2014

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Three-way mayoralty race in NorthVan City BRENT RICHTER brichter@nsnews.com

Two of the North Shore’s three mayoral races have been decided before the campaign even begins, with District of West Vancouver Mayor Michael Smith and District of North Vancouver Mayor Richard Walton both

running unopposed. The City of North Vancouver, meanwhile, has a three-way race pitting incumbent Mayor Darrell Mussatto up against challengers Kerry Morris and George Pringle. The 2014 municipal and school board elections nomination period closed Friday at 4 p.m., bringing 80 candidates out of the woodwork for the North Shore’s three councils and two school boards. At the city council table, five of the six incumbents are seeking re-election: Don Bell, Craig Keating, Rod Clark, Pam Bookham and

Linda Buchanan. Guy Heywood is not running for a third term. New (or returning) to the city ballot are former councillor Bill Bell, former school trustee Dorothy Bell, project manager and former North Van Urban Forum member Tony Valente, Lower Lonsdale minister Dave Janis, restaurateur Iani Makris, renovation contractor and returning 2011 candidate Joe Heilman, project manager Matt Clark, facilitator Kathy McGrenera, physiotherapist and council watcher Amanda

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Family’s effects denied entry JEREMY SHEPHERD jshepherd@nsnews.com

Scott andTwyla Pitman had a straightforward journey from Australia to NorthVancouver — but getting their belongings past the port landed the couple in a bureaucratic labyrinth. Scott and Twyla and their two young children moved to their new home in Lower Lonsdale earlier this summer, expecting the bulk of their possessions to arrive in late September. But a shipping container which held the beds for their children, winter clothes, medical records, and work materials was stopped at the port when an inspector found a few of the pallets didn’t have the proper stamp. “It’s simply a bureaucratic blanket that is falling down,” Scott said. The questionable pallet See Stamp page 5

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Bike squad patrols streets and trails N.Van RCMP’s two-wheeled team ready and able to respond to any police call ROSALIND DUANE rduane@nsnews.com

As we turn onto Third Street and pull over to the side of the road to park, RCMP Const. Dave Vunic issues a warning: “I’m going to have to ask you to stay in the car.” “Is this vehicle bulletproof?” I ask, only half joking. He quickly releases his seatbelt and is already opening the driver’s side door as he calls back over his shoulder: “You can just lock the doors.” Although I am not in any danger, too much TV watching has turned a routine call into a Miami Vice scenario in my mind, and I reach over to press the automatic door lock. In reality, this is simply official police business, and apparently a 30-minute ride-along that morning does not technically make me an RCMP member, so I have to wait in the car. When I volunteered to do the ride-along with the NorthVancouver RCMP bike squad, there were some things I expected to encounter, such as tight Spandex shorts and sore leg muscles, but neither of those things occurs. Instead, my experience was dotted with a touch of the unexpected. For starters, I begin and end my journey in an unmarked police SUV. While I sit in the vehicle on Third Street,Vunic is now inside the North Shore Lookout shelter to join his partner Const. Gary Johal and another member.They are responding to a call from a resident that someone else at the shelter has a warrant out for his arrest. As I wait, I watch two other RCMP members who arrive on scene in patrol cars deal with separate, seemingly unrelated occurrences. One officer is checking on someone sleeping in the back of a car, and the other is in a small parking lot on the other side of the narrow street, chatting with a young man. About a minute after he leaves,Vunic returns. Not wanting to appear anxious, I quickly try to unlock the

doors but the timing doesn’t work out. He pulls the handle as I press the button, and the door doesn’t open. It takes two tries to synchronize. My plan to play it cool on my first police ride-along has officially failed.Vunic hops back into the unmarked SUV and reports that the call was a fake.The person with the warrant was not at the shelter.We head back up Third Street toward Keith Road, and as we pass the parking lot, I watch as the young man I noticed earlier is placed in handcuffs. Just then a report comes over the radio: one person in custody.The arrest is unrelated to the original call about the warrant, but Vunic explains there are many possible reasons why it might have happened. I am reminded of something he said en route: police never know what they’ll encounter when they respond to a call. It is a somewhat exciting ending to an adventure that begins earlier in the morning when I meetVunic and Johal at the RCMP building on 14th Street in North Vancouver for my first official ride-along. But this wouldn’t be a typical patrol in a typical RCMP CrownVictoria because these two constables are members of the RCMP bike squad. NorthVancouver RCMP first employed a full-time bike squad in 1992 following Seattle’s lead. Just like members in patrol cars, the bike squad are fully equipped, fully operational and capable of responding to any type of police call. Although they occasionally receive some good-natured ribbing from community members asking how they transport criminals (on their handle bars?), Vunic explains that bike squad members generally encounter positive feedback. If they make an arrest, a patrol car will transport the person in custody, but bike patrols can and will respond to any calls in their area that come over the police radio. When asked how they respond to an emergency without the sirens and lights

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just a fairweather endeavour, patrols roll well into the night, rain or shine, year round.The bike squad also regularly checks in with businesses and community members. “Visibility is a big thing of ours as well, just showing the community that we’re around,” explains Johal. “It’s good old-fashioned police work, like street-level police work.That’s the part of the job I love; and Gary, he’s the same.We just like to be on the street, interacting with people,” addsVunic, noting it’s kind of a social job. “We want to be approachable. If people are scared to talk to us or don’t want to talk to us, it makes our job that much harder.” He says their presence on

the streets prevents crime, and notes that criminal elements know the bike squad is floating around so that puts them on edge. “Criminals can hear a police car coming just by the sound of the engine,” says Vunic. “We roll in (on bikes), we roll in silent and we’re right on them.” Being able to sneak up on criminals is one of the advantages of being on bikes, explains Johal, adding a disadvantage is that members are a bit more exposed than they would be in a patrol car. But they always travel in pairs for safety reasons. “We have a really good team we work with,” notes Johal. Each member is assigned to the team for a three-year

period, and bothVunic and Johal are entering their final year. It’s a popular assignment, and the unit generally favours applicants who have had experience in patrol cars, and who also have a reputation for working hard.Those who are chosen for the team participate in a five-day bike course that covers basic bike safety, road rules and mechanics, and includes a fitness test. Most members are cycling enthusiasts outside of work, includingVunic and Johal, and each member is assigned their own bike for the duration of their time on the team. NorthVancouver RCMP has a partnership with Rocky Mountain Bikes, who assist with bicycles and bike-related advice when needed. At the start of every shift, the team meets in their downstairs office at the RCMP building to review warrants, files and plans for the duty period before completing a pre-ride inspection of the bikes. The office is where I sit with the constables for an interview in the morning before heading out on our ride-along.While talking about the team’s bikes, which are hanging on a wall beside us,Vunic points out a bait bike used to help catch thieves. Not surprisingly, bike theft is another area of focus. They let me borrow one of their team bikes and we head out on patrol, but first we have to drive to our start location as the constables correctly assess that the visiting reporter is not a regular cyclist. I ride in an unmarked SUV withVunic to Capilano Mall where we meet Johal, who pedalled his way over. And although he left only a short time before us, he beats us there. Just before we park, Vunic allows me to check off a bucket-list item when he briefly turns on the police lights, which look just as cool on the inside of the vehicle as they do on the outside. Unfortunately, he won’t turn on the siren because he doesn’t want to scare anybody. After unloading the bikes, Vunic notices his has a flat tire, so I join Johal on a quick ride while he fixes it. We travel a short loop along MacKay Creek Park where we encounter a man named Steve. Johal stops to talk to See Nearby page 8


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wasn’t used to carry their goods but another shipment in the 40-foot container. “There is not a stamp in the right spot associated with a pallet. Not even the goods that are on the pallet,” he said. The stamp, ISPM 15, is used on wood that’s been heat-treated and fumigated to prevent the spread of insects and diseases. There is no plan to reinspect the shipment despite a dispute over whether or not the pallet complies with regulations, according to Scott, who’s been in frequent contact with the Canadian Border Services Agency. If no one manages to “shake some sense” into this situation, the Pitmans’ possessions will be bound for the last port of disembarkation in Singapore later this month. The family’s property is tentatively slated to be returned around Christmas. In the meantime, they’ll likely need to duplicate several purchases. “We’ve now spent the money to ship it all over here, and we now have to go out and buy all this stuff,”Twyla said. Scott said the family has already spent “many thousands of dollars” shipping their possessions. “It’s physically sitting in the port here right now,” he said.

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Watch out for scary zombie drivers Dear Editor: It is nearly Halloween and a word of warning to all who dare venture out onto our roads. Beware the zombie driver! The sun is setting earlier, and though these spooky creatures are a year round phenomenon, it is when it is dark and rainy that we could fall prey to the undead among us. Of course these are not the only frightening beings out there, but their numbers are significant. You will recognize a zombie behind the wheel as they will speed through intersections, marked crosswalks, stop signs and traffic lights. Sometimes there is a glimmer of life and the zombie will try to stop their car. Unfortunately

they often mistake the accelerator for the brakes, so next time one speeds up at you, have some sympathy. You may even get a saggy little wave of the arm, as they drive over your toes. Even if you make eye contact, remember that they cannot see you.You would do better making eye contact with the local wildlife. At least there you may get a reaction. As for

bright clothing, lights, bells and whistles, you can wear them all, however you are still at risk. So we ask ourselves how do we go out and stay safe? Well by all means don a battery pack and buy some of the Christmas tree lights that are already in our stores to wrap around you. However when crossing any road, make sure that the drivers have actually

come to a stop.This is a sign that it may be safe to proceed and the driver has not crossed over to the dark side. Do, however, watch out for a zombie coming from the opposite direction. They are most likely destroying their last remaining brain cells, with a cellphone clamped to an ear and as we now know are unable to operate the

brakes of their car. Do not ever step out in front of a speeding vehicle, in a vain effort to force a zombie into stopping or even slowing down.That is tantamount to a death wish. As for all the smug cyclists and pedestrians, be afraid, be very afraid as there are zombies among you too. Margot Brassil North Vancouver

Loud dump truck traffic on residential city streets is annoying Dear Editor: With all the new development and lower road construction, does that mean our streets have been rezoned to logging road status? The number of dump trucks coming down the street with the jake brake (air brakes) on in the

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80 candidates vying for civic seats From page 1

Nichol, Ron Sostad, John Harvey,Via Fearnley, and Holly Back, who previously ran for district council. The District of North Vancouver has drawn 14 would-be council members, only four of whom are on council today — Robin Hicks, Lisa Muri, Doug MacKay-Dunn and Roger Bassam. Mike Little is leaving to run for the federal Conservatives and Alan Nixon is retiring from politics. Also on the ballot are lawyer and former North Vancouver-Seymour NDP candidate Jim Hanson, council watcher and critic Hazen Colbert, business owner Wayne Hunter, engineer and former president of the North Shore Mountain Biking Association Mathew Bond, marketing consultant Len Laycock, teacher and antidensity campaigner Glenn MacKenzie, mortgage broker Linda Findlay, real estate agent and 2011 candidate Kevin Macauley, talent agent Connie deBoer and Amelia Hill. In West Vancouver Trish

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Cassidy, film industry vice-president Jon Johnson, architect Peter Lambur, and Ali Mallakin, a director at West Coast Biomedius West Vancouver’s school board will have at least three new trustees as former chairwoman Cindy Dekker and trustees Reema Faris and Jane Kellet are not running again. Back on the ballot are Carolyn Broady and David Stevenson. Aiming to win a spot on the board are Irene Leschert, Nicole Brown, Robert Inman, Sheelah Donahue, Pieter Dorsman, and Jim Boyd. There are eight candidates vying for the three North Vancouver school board seats reserved for city residents and 12 for the district’s four seats. City candidates include incumbents Susan Skinner and Christie Sacré, as well as Megan Higgins, Tanya Lahulek, Bill Vassilis Papandreou, Mary Tasi, Antje Wilson and Erika Warkentin. Incumbent board chairwoman Franci Stratton, vice-chairwoman Cyndi Gerlach and trustee Barry Forward have all

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How do you create affordable housing for the masses? Are we achieving affordable housing in North Vancouver through rampant development? I not only believe the current development frenzy fails to achieve the goal of more affordable housing, I believe it’s making the affordability situation worse. I believe that destroying our existing rental stock, without compelling developers to replace that rental stock, at a price point that displaced renters can afford, and in unit sizes which are livable, is tantamount to ‘rent-eviction’. This is morally wrong! Renters may not be listed on the City’s tax roll, but they still make an equally valuable contribution to the City’s finances, and our local economy.

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aimed to hold their district seats. Incoming district candidates are Susan Lockhart, Dave Jackson, Edward Desaulniers, Shane Nelson, Jessica Stanley,Yael Drinkle, Kelly Muirhead, Heather Skuse and BobbiLynn Nestor. Candidates planning to drop out of the election must withdraw their papers by Oct. 17 in order to get their names off the ballot.

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Nearby patrol cars support bike squad From page 3 him and he appears friendly and co-operative.The

constable later explains that Steve has lived on the streets for 40 years, and although he is generally harmless, when

he drinks he sometimes becomes belligerent as he did a few weeks earlier to a security guard at the mall.

NOTICE OF

PUBLIC HEARING Proposed Zoning Bylaw No. 4662, 2010, Amendment Bylaw No. 4805, 2014 (for general amendments to the Zoning Bylaw that are not related to housing bulk; the general amendments are technical in nature and do not propose any new policy directions) 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, October 20, 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. Applicant: The Corporation of the District of West Vancouver Subject Land: All lands within West Vancouver Purpose: The proposed bylaw amendment is to clarify regulations and correct errors

or omissions (which are technical in nature and do not propose any new policy directions) identified since previous housekeeping amendments were made in 2011 and 2012.

Proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment: If adopted, proposed Zoning Bylaw No. 4662, 2010, Amendment Bylaw No. 4805, 2014 would: • add a definition for ‘park’; • delete certain regulations related to the creation of lots within the ‘Sunset Lane Lands’ (the regulations are no longer required in the Zoning Bylaw as the lots have been created); • replace a map to clarify the boundary of the ‘Sunset Lane Lands’; • add a regulation to clarify the siting of accessory buildings within the rear yard; • add regulations to require accessible parking spaces for buildings other than single family or duplex dwellings (i.e. for commercial, mixed-use or institutional buildings) aligned with BC Building Code requirements and community demographics (a ratio of 1:75 is proposed); • re-introduce parking and building height regulations within the CD30 (Park Royal North) zone; and • correct a section number referenced in the CD35 (Cypress Place) zone.

Enquiries: All enquiries regarding the proposed Zoning Bylaw amendment may

be directed to the West Vancouver Planning Department at municipal hall or by calling 604-925-7055.

Copies of the proposed Zoning Bylaw amendment and other relevant documents that the Council may consider in deciding whether to adopt the bylaw may be inspected from October 2, 2014 to October 20, 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. For convenience only, some of the documents may also be available for viewing 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). All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed Zoning Bylaw amendment will be given an opportunity to be heard and to present written submissions at the public hearing on the above noted date. Written submissions may, prior to the public hearing, 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 October 20, 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 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 October 2, 2014

Johal says he has had to arrest Steve on occasion over the years, but they remain on good terms.They chat briefly about conditions that have been placed on Steve, including not allowing him to go to the mall after his recent incident there, and they agree to talk again later. As we take a brief detour through the nearby trails, Johal shows me the spot where Steve lives: a patch of bare ground with a couple of shopping carts, a blanket, and some other odds and ends.The constables regularly check in with Steve, and when the weather turns they make sure he gets to a shelter. As we return to MacKay Road,Vunic’s bike is fixed and he is now talking to Steve. I wait off to the side with Johal, as an RCMP cruiser slowly pulls up and parks on the other side of the street.The constable inside doesn’t exit the vehicle, and

Johal explains that she was probably in the area and heardVunic report on his radio that he was stopping to talk to someone. As part of their regular procedure, any nearby members will show up as support even for a routine call in case they are needed. Although I can’t hear what they are talking about, it appears that Steve andVunic also part ways on friendly terms.The cruiser pulls away without the driver ever stepping outside the vehicle. We reassemble our bike trio and pedal off around the area of Pemberton Avenue andWelch Street. We are looking for anything suspicious or out of the ordinary with vehicles, property or people. As cars pass by, the constables automatically check to ensure drivers are wearing their seatbelts and not using phones. After a short while on the beat, I start to feel like

Officer “Ponch” Poncherello on theTV show CHIPS when I suddenly realize Vunic and Johal are pulling over to the side of the road to check out something I didn’t even notice. A man and a woman are sitting in plastic chairs just off the sidewalk by some parked cars and are drinking from open beer cans.We stop to talk to them and it is immediately apparent that the constables are familiar with this couple. Once again, the conversation is friendly, and the male drinker lets me know that he callsVunic “Super Cop” and Johal “RickieValens.” (I assume he probably means Ritchie Valens, a popular American singer whose life story was told in the movie La Bamba). When I ask him why he calls Johal “RickieValens” he says, “I don’t know. He just reminds me of him.” See Squad page 9

P U B L I C N OT I C E

Liquor-Primary Club Licence Application The Eagle Harbour Yacht Club Society has applied to the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch (LCLB) for a Liquor-Primary Club Licence. The District of West Vancouver gives notice that it is seeking public opinion on the application. Public consultation is required as part of the application process regulated by LCLB. The District is collecting the views of residents in order to consider whether to support or to oppose the application. APPLICANT Eagle Harbour Yacht Club Society PROPOSED SITE 5750 Eagle Harbour Road West Vancouver ESTABLISHMENT NAME Eagle Harbour Yacht Club TOTAL PERSON CAPACITY/ OCCUPANT LOAD REQUEST lounge (indoor) 137 patio 1/large balcony 80 patio 2/small balcony 20 Total Occupant Load up to 237 PROPOSED HOURS OF OPERATION 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. 7 days a week TERMS & CONDITIONS REQUESTED That minors with parent or guardian be allowed in the lounge and balconies when the facility is open and actively functioning for recreation purposes on a day-to-day basis and is being used for sports, sports-related or recreational activities only. Submitting Feedback: Persons who believe that they are affected by the liquor licence application are requested to provide written submissions, which include name and address, in the form of a letter addressed to Council with the subject Eagle Harbour Yacht Club. These submissions may be mailed or hand-delivered to West Vancouver Municipal Hall located at 750 17th Street, WestVancouver BC V7V 3T3 or emailed to mayorandcouncil@westvancouver.ca. Submissions will be received between October 10 and November 8, 2014. More Information: Enquiries regarding the liquor licence application may be directed to the Bylaw & Licensing Services Department at 604-925-7152 on regular business days (Monday to Friday except statutory holidays) between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.


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Squad takes pride in work From page 8

Although this couple has been ticketed in the past by the constables, they are let off with a warning this day.While talking about the people they meet on their regular patrols, both Vunic and Johal show a great deal of sensitivity to the issue of alcoholism. As Johal says about alcohol after talking to the couple: “It’s like medicine to them.” The constables then check in with another man standing farther down the road.They chat briefly, and as we ride away Vunic explains that the man lives in a shelter and his roommate, who is also known to them, is in hospital for dialysis. The constables were just checking in to see how he’s doing. All too soon, my brief career as a bike squad member comes to an end, and we pack up to head back to the RCMP building.

Johal rides his bike while Vunic and I drive in the SUV with our bikes on the back rack. As we travel down Marine Drive,Vunic talks about the squad, and it’s clear he is proud of the work they do. Just then, the call comes over the radio about the person with a warrant at the shelter. At first it appears Vunic is not planning to attend because he has a reporter in the car and other members are responding, until he hears that Johal is already there and immediately turns the car down Third Street to meet his partner. It is a show of support that is reminiscent of the cruiser appearing as backup at the mall earlier in the morning, and it reflects something Vunic said before the start of the ride-along when we were talking about how the patrol cars and bike squad work together: “We’re all part of the same team.”

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THE LATEST NEWS AND INFORMATION FROM THE CITY OF NORTH VANCOUVER

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Does your non-profit organization offer programs or services in Lower Lonsdale? Find out if it’s eligible to apply for a grant through the Lower Lonsdale Legacy Fund. The Fund provides grants for programs, services or community development projects that will contribute to the quality of life for residents in Lower Lonsdale. Check our website for more details and get your application in soon − closing date is this Wednesday at 5:00pm.

SEE CANDIDATE PROFILES ONLINE

The nomination period is now officially closed and candidate profiles are available to view online. The City’s Election website has lots of important information on the election process, the candidates, how and where to vote. Advanced voting begins November 5th. A new date for advance voting has just been added - November 6th at Capilano University Student Union Lounge. Details at cnv.org/Election

The fifth annual Great BC Shakeout, the largest earthquake drill, happens October 16 at 10:16am. So whether you’re at home, work or school, we encourage you to join thousands of people across the Province and take part. It’s simple - at 10:16am: Drop (to the ground), Cover (get under a desk or table), and Hold On (until the shaking stops - 60 seconds for the drill). For more information about earthquake preparedness visit NSEMO.org. Details at shakeoutbc.ca

Join a City Committee! We’d Love to Have You. MAKE A DIFFERENCE - COME JOIN US Want to get involved? Here’s your chance. The City’s various committees are looking for new members. This is your opportunity to get involved, provide input on important issues, make a positive change and contribute to your City. For a full list of all the City’s committees or to find out more information, please go online or call: 604-998-3296. We’re looking forward to having you onboard.

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“We talked.That was the main thing. And we held hands. And we talked. And I cried,” says Mary-Ann Reeves. “It was a wonderful visit. And we didn’t want to leave each other.When it came to the end. . . we held each other together and we just shook,” she adds. Reeves, reflecting on a recent visit with her son, Jim Mann, speaks softly as she shares the treasured memory. It was her first time seeing Mann — or “Jamie” as only she is allowed to call him she asserts — in two and a half years. The visit, seeing West Vancouver’s Reeves, 84, reunited with Albuquerque, New Mexico resident Mann, 57, was a special one as Reeves is currently a patient at the North Shore Hospice following a July diagnosis with inoperable cancer. “It gave me the chance to say goodbye to my mom while she was still alive and that’s what I wanted to do and that’s what she wanted to do,” says Mann. The visit was made possible thanks to

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its first anniversary and representatives are continuing to raise awareness of their efforts as a means of helping more families like Reeves’, and ensuring local terminally ill patients’ final days are as comfortable, peaceful and meaningful as possible.

Reeves has been in the North Shore Hospice for the last three months in the wake of a diagnosis with gallbladder cancer, which spread to her liver and pancreas. While in the hospice, See Foundation page 14

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If you believe you may be affected by the above proposal, written or email submissions should be sent to the City Clerk at kgraham@cnv.org or by mail, and received no later than 4:00 pm on Monday, October 20, 2014. The proposed Development Variance Permit, Development Permit and background material are available at the office of the City Clerk between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except Statutory Holidays, from October 8, 2014. If you wish to view the material online, please visit www.cnv.org/publicmeetings. Please direct all inquiries to Christopher Wilkinson, Planner, Community Development, at cwilkinson@cnv.org or 604.990.4206.

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we’ve been in it, we realized there’s more of an emotional need,” says Kyriazis, foundation cofounder and president. “I see it really as a basic need, not as a luxury. People are faced with a terminal illness and faced with death and dying and they don’t have the emotional supports at all.There’s a lacking in the current health care system.We’ve got great medical care, but no emotional supports in place,” she adds. In addition to paying the airfare to help with Reeves’ and Mann’s visit — the foundation’s first time doing so — highlights of its work in the last year include providing funding to Family Services of the North Shore for Companioning

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wonderful man.” Mann likewise speaks highly of his mother, who had a long career as a toplevel RN, both locally and in the southwestern United States. “She’s an amazing woman,” he says. During Mann’s visit, a celebration was organized for Reeves, with a dozen of her friends, family members and hospice staff in attendance, complete with sparkling cider, helium balloons, an “I love you Mary-Ann” sign, shrimp cocktail and other delights. “It was great, it was very, very good, I mean it was the hardest thing that I’ve ever had to do because basically I was coming up to say goodbye to my mom.That was very hard, but we spent two and a half days of fun. I fed her food she hadn’t had in quite some time, fish and chips, and I bought her Purdys chocolates.You know, that kind of thing, so it was really, really nice, it was meaningful, it really was,” says Mann. Both Reeves and Mann encourage community members to support the foundation. “If I could do it I would volunteer too. I really would because I think it’s a wonderful situation and a wonderful thing to do,” Reeves says. Mann echoes her sentiment. “I would wholly encourage people to support that kind of foundation because what they did for me. . . was just remarkable because I was unable to pay for the trip.What they did for me, I could never repay

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she ran into Sugar, realizing they had met many years ago when he had treated her family, having filled in for their regular physician. “He knew my mom and so when my mom went into the hospice. . . they started talking,” says Mann. “Come to find out, he had this foundation and . . . he said, ‘We might be able to get your son up here to visit with you.’ Because I hadn’t seen her in coming on almost two and a half

years now.With everything that was going on it was kind of important, so he saw what he could do and. . . they were able to pay for my journey.” Mann, who works as a parts manager for an auto parts store, was in North Vancouver Sept. 25-28. “Oh I wish it was more,” says Reeves. “I’m very close to my son. It was very special. He’s so much to my heart. He’s my baby boy. I shouldn’t say that at 57,” she adds. “He’s a wonderful,

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Community Care, a volunteer program that offers palliative patients and their caregivers one-on-one visits, a relaxation clinic and bereavement support. The foundation has also provided hospital beds and wheelchairs to palliative patients in need, including donating a bed to the ALS Society. Other highlights include making a donation to the North Shore Hospice Society’s Bill Field fund, and the foundation is continuing to build partnerships with other local organizations in support of palliative patients and their families. “We want to get the word out there that we are around and we’re there to help anybody that needs help,” says Kyriazis, adding the foundation seeks to serve all community members not just those that are patients in the hospice. To celebrate its one-year anniversary, give thanks to supporters and donors, and raise further funds in support of local palliative care patients and their families, the foundation is presenting an event Sunday, Nov. 2 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Westview Shopping Centre’s Two Lions Public House in North Vancouver. In honour of Sugar’s typical garb, the evening’s theme is a plaid and jeans affair, and will feature live music by August. Community members are encouraged to attend the event, make a financial donation or donation of air miles. As well, the foundation is always looking for volunteers. paulsugarfoundation.com


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October 11-18 is Conflict Resolution Week in B.C.

During this important week, we are opening a new law firm at Lonsdale Quay that focuses on the resolution of disputes. Doug Chalke is a family lawyer and mediator with 30 years experience helping families resolve legal issues through a cooperative process.

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Who should we honour? Each year the District recognizes residents who have made an exceptional contribution to our community. If you know of an individual or organization whose outstanding personal or public efforts have contributed to the District, we’d like to hear from you. We’re looking for nominees for the following Civic Recognition Awards: Award of Honour Achievement Award Certificate of Appreciation For details on these awards, including eligibility criteria and to access a nomination form online, visit dnv.org/recognition. Please note the deadline for submissions is October 31.

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LIVE Health Notes From page 16 HEALTH MONTH AT THE LIBRARY The West Vancouver Memorial Library

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CAREGIVERS: SAVING THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM MONEY AND SAVING LIVES Nurse Connie Jorsvik will give a free presentation on helping seriously ill individuals navigate the B.C. health care system Wednesday, Oct. 17, 7-9 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr.The presentation will include how to be a powerful voice for yourself or for someone you love, communicate with your doctor so your concerns are heard and get the thorough and safe care you need in an emergency room and in the hospital. 604-440-6795 connie@ privateheatlhadvocates.ca SATURDAY NIGHT BOXING Watch a display of amateur Olympic-style boxing with teams from all over the province Saturday, Oct. 18, 6:30-10 p.m. at Griffins Boxing, 326 East Esplanade, North Vancouver. $25. 604-980-1900 griffinsboxing.com/events/ear/ CROSS THE BRIDGE FUNDRAISER All are welcome to join the Curves team on their annual walk across Lions Gate Bridge in support of breast cancer awareness Sunday, Oct. 19. Check in at the Winners parking lot at Park Royal South at 9:30 a.m. and the walk will begin at 10 a.m. $15 minimum.

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MEDITATION Learn simple, effective meditations to improve states of mind, reduce stress and increase vitality and health with Buddhist nun Kelsang Delek Mondays from 10:30 a.m. to noon at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. $10 per class or $40 for five. 604-221-2271 meditateinvancouver.org MEDITATION IN THE CHRISTIAN TRADITION Mondays, 7 p.m. at the St. Edmund’s Catholic Church, 545 Mahon Ave., North Vancouver,Wednesdays, 7 p.m. at St. Anthony’s Parish, 2347 Inglewood Ave.,West Vancouver, and Fridays, 9:30 a.m., in a private North Vancouver home. Groups are part of the ecumenical B.C. Christian Meditation Community. Anyone interested is welcome. Free. Colleen, 604-985-1592 cmdonald@telus.net wccm.org Compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email information for your non-profit, by donation or nominal fee event to listings@ nsnews.com.To post online, go to nsnews.com, scroll to Community Events and click on AddYour Event.


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OCTOBER 15, 2014 Online admissions for the 2015–2016 school year start at 8 am on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 for: • ALL Kindergarten students including Early French Immersion (in-district AND out-of-district) • In-catchment students entering Grades 1-12 WHEN CAN MY CHILD START KINDERGARTEN? Children may begin Kindergarten in September of the calendar year in which they turn five years old (born in 2010 for September 2015 entry). ALL STUDENT APPLICATIONS After submitting an online registration form, you must submit original documentation of required citizenship and residency in person to the office of your first choice school. For details, visit our website at www.sd45.bc.ca. * Current students do not need to re-apply unless they intend to transfer schools.

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Lynn Valley Library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver Interested in community leadership? You might be just the right person for the North Vancouver District Public Library Board. Come to our open house to meet the current board and staff members, and have your questions answered. Learn about what your library does for the community, and how the governance provided by library trustees makes it happen.

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SENIORS

Many unprepared for caregiving Consider the needs of your parents as well as your own “There are only four kinds of people in the world.Those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who need caregivers.” —Rosalynn Carter As life expectancies increase, more and more of us will participate in the caregiving process. Many caregivers are adult children caring for their parents. A new senior care survey from BlueShore Financial shows many of us are unprepared for this challenge. According to Statistics Canada, 2.2 million individuals received

home care in 2012. A few years ago the Health and Home Care Society of B.C. estimated that there were more than 17,000 caregivers on the North Shore alone. The real appeal of the BlueShore survey is that it is local. Having said that, there are not a lot of surprises here. The survey found that many sandwich generation families and others are unprepared for looking after their senior family members. Almost half of the survey respondents had not discussed with their families specific details about senior care. Having “the conversation” isn’t easy, but it is essential.

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Older andWiser You need to know what your parent wants if you are going to wind up with the legal power and responsibility to make decisions for them. If you don’t know what a power of attorney, a living will or a representation agreement is — and not a lot of people do — find an eldercare expert or attorney to help you. Speaking of experts,

approximately 60 per cent of the respondents in the survey are not working with advisers. In my opinion the more help you have the better.You can’t do everything on your own. At the minimum you’ll need a financial adviser, a lawyer, and an accountant. A care manager who can put together a care plan for you and help you identify community resources is a must. Listen to what the experts tell you but trust your instincts.You know your family member best. Caregivers need care too. Watch out for signs of depression and anxiety and get the support you need while caring for someone you love. The survey found that only one-third of all survey respondents have a plan in place for their own care when they age. Think

about how your financial security might be affected by taking care of a parent and the steps you need to take to deal with these implications. Most people with a plan think they have sufficient funds to pay for the care they need. Really? Home care is expensive. Home care services are not included in medicare and provinces are not required to provide home care. So when it comes to accessing home care, unless you have a network of family and friends or a lot of money, or both, you are pretty much on your own. If you are new to caregiving you’ll want

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to learn as much as you can about how to be a caregiver. BlueShore Financial is holding a complimentary evening seminar titled, Taking Care: Planning for the challenging issues of aging parents, in North Vancouver on Thursday, Oct. 30. For details and registration, as well as more information on the survey, visit BlueShore Financial’s website, blueshorefinancial. com.

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to use them, concussions and what to do if you have one, and offer other tips for staying safe at the Oct. 14 meeting. 604-998-3460 nvcl.ca LET THEM EAT CAKE Present and past members of Flexibly Fit, Get Up and Go, Joint Works and Osteofit classes are invited to stop in for a cup of coffee or tea and a piece of cake to celebrate 10 years of holding fitness classes Wednesday, Oct. 22, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Registration required by Oct. 14. 604-980-2474 BRAIN-BODYBALANCE CONNECTION A unique program designed to strengthen the brain, body and balance Thursdays until Dec. 4, 1-3 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver.The first half of the class will be physical exercises, which will include cardio, balance, core strengthening and flexibility. The second part of the class will include discussion and games on how to sharpen See more page 22

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SENIORS Seniors Calendar From page 20 memory and boost brain power as you age.This program is suitable for the active senior. $7 drop-in. GRIEVING LOSS DURING THE DEMENTIA JOURNEY An opportunity to explore the loss and grief issues of the dementia caregiving experience Thursday, Oct. 16, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at North Shore Resource Centre, 212-1200 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver.There will be time for participants to consider some suggestions for weathering these losses. 604-984-8348 ksutherland@alzheimerbc.org GETTING TO KNOW DEMENTIA A free workshop for people with early symptoms of dementia and/or family and friends Saturday, Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Alzheimer Resource Centre, 212-1200 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver.This introductory session will review information about

Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Learn about the challenges of receiving a diagnosis, the different types of support available and how to begin planning for the future. 604-984-8347

Sports, Recreation, Games, Fitness & Health

DUPLICATE BRIDGE A competitive program without master points for advanced players,Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:45-4 p.m. at Delbrook Community Centre, 600 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $2. 604-983-6362 kshubert@myparkgate.com GENTLE YOGA A hatha yoga class that combines breathing awareness with gentle movement Mondays, 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $7/$6. 604-982-8326 Compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email information for your non-profit, by donation or nominal fee event to listings@ nsnews.com.

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Summer through the eyes of our Self Advocates

Making opportunities happen………

North Shore ConneXions Society (ConneXions) is a non-profit organization that supports families and serves children and adults living with a developmental disability. Our vision is a community where all people with disabilities have equal opportunities to lead active, fulfilling lives and are recognized as contributing members of the community.

Community ConneXions Newsletter Edited by: Sonia Kainth Other contributors in this issue: Grace McKirdy Wendy Padwick Justine Taylor

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ConneXions 58th Annual General Meeting We would also like to congratulate our award winners:

On September 24th, 2014 we hosted our Annual General Meeting. At this meeting our Board of Directors was elected and the Apple and Special Recognition Award winners were recognized. ConneXions employees and members would like to thank our Board of Directors 2014-2015 board members: ■ Linda Sellars ■ Mark Kilian ■ Bonnie Cadman ■ Len Slade ■ Heather Lohn ■ Shirley Clarke ■ Deborah Wanner ■ Lorraine McLatchie ■ Carole Harkema ■ Jerry Miachika ■ Michael Hall

Apple Awards ■ Louise McCormick - Norgate Elementary School ■ Trish Seaberly - Bowen Island Community School Special Recognition Awards ■ Nimet Salemohamed - Self Advocate ■ Nathalie Callender - Employee ■ Sheila Roote - Community Member ■ North of 49 Naturals - Employer

It’s Community Living Month! In honour of Community Living Month, we’d like to share this family’s story… After interviewing one family who has a 20 year old son with a developmental disability, we thought we would share the impact this has had on their lives. Their son is not aggressive nor does he have any selfinjurious behaviours; is not a bolter and does not have high medical support needs. They also expressed how fortunate they feel to have been able to have the luxury of going on family vacations; not always a given for families who have a member with special needs. Couples/adult only outings/vacations are often done

separately as the extra expense and coordination required to go for dinner and a movie can never be spontaneous. Below is a snap shot of what life is like for this one individual family and some of the “extras” involved in their life: ■ Their son needs around the clock supervision. This limits their ability to go out on their own, even just to the local store to pick up some milk ■ Ongoing coordination of multiple specialists ■ Meetings, meetings and more meetings, that have continued even when their child reached adulthood

Faced with having to give up careers because of limited government funding and/or long waitlists for service when he turned 19

Additional expenses for care providers, equipment and/or other items

Never ending search for qualified and reliable care providers

Long term financial concerns and acceptance that he will likely never be able to support himself Constant staring from people in the community “who just don’t get it”

Walking on egg shells, wondering when the next “meltdown” is going to happen ■ Intense prep work is required before anything new is introduced Some individuals with disabilities are more independent and others require more support. October is Community Living Month and community living is about accepting, understanding and supporting families in our community. Thank you for your ongoing support and for helping us make opportunities happen for the individuals that we support! ■

In April, Jennifer Wong, an employee with the Red Cross came and spoke at our Self Advocate Committee meeting. She presented a powerful slide show highlighting the international work done by the Red Cross and we had an opportunity to ask questions.

When hiring staff that is new to the industry, Muldoon looks for people who are trainable and driven. Through discussions Kelly and Nels Nels is a dedicated with ConeXions, hard at work worker Muldoon decided on an applicant and was introduced shortly Nels started his job building packing boxes, afterward to Nels, a young man who was cleaning the delivery trucks and helping new to Vancouver and trying to get work out in the warehouse. Muldoon let his team on the North Shore. While reviewing the know in advance that he was hiring someone applicants, Muldoon commented, “I really through an employment program and had to hand it over to the Employment ensured a warm welcome for both the new Specialist and trust that they had our best employee and his job coach. Nels worked interests at heart. At the end of the day only three weeks with assistance, before you are still in control of your business and achieving independence at the worksite. have to look at the efficiencies. It makes “I love working there and I’ll work there more sense to have an entry level person until I can’t work no more. It’s such a good in that role than it does to have one of our environment” said Nels happily. butchers.”

Leave a gift that lasts Have you ever thought about planning ahead and financially supporting an organization that you hold near and dear to your heart, beyond your lifetime? North Shore ConneXions Society provides an opportunity to do just this. Planned giving provides many benefits including control over your finances, increased peace of mind and the ability to provide a significant difference in the future.

In addition, any gift that you register in your will to a registered Canadian charity is tax-deductible and most importantly, your planned gift will help ConneXions be there in the future for those that we support and those who need us the most. To learn more, please contact us at 604-984-9321 or info@nsconnexions.org.

The Summit, ConneXions recreation and education centre, is pleased to offer FREE hip hop dance classes to anyone interested in learning some new dance moves and getting a little exercise! Thanks to the Active Living grant from Vancouver Coastal Health, instructor Keiko Murakami is leading participants in an all-levels class designed to promote physical activity in a fun, pressure-free environment. Each week we are welcoming more and more participants to dance and sweat at their own pace amongst friends!

Below are some of the activities that our self advocates have coordinated in order to raise money: ■ One individual asked for donations in lieu of gifts for her birthday ■ Two fundraising dances were hosted ■ Foot stools were made and sold ■ Garage and bake sales were conducted We have invited Jennifer Wong from the Red Cross back to our November Self Advocate Committee meeting where we will present her with a cheque of the total money raised. To date, the amount raised stands at over $900.00.

When Two Rivers first opened, sourcing qualified butchers, chefs and warehouse employees was challenging. Today, potential employees are lining up at their door. When Operations Manager, Tim Muldoon was first approached by our Employment Specialist, Grace McKirdy in July 2014, they had just done a bout of hiring to prepare for summer sales volumes. The shop operates 24 hours per day, six days per week. Muldoon, already familiar with similar employment programs offered on Vancouver Island, accepted three

different resumes for consideration. Muldoon invested time reviewing each candidate’s interests and experience.

Hip Hop is Happening!

Giving Back – Update In a previous publication we told you about our self advocates’ plan to raise money for children with disabilities in another country. All money raised will be donated to the Red Cross International.

Two Rivers Specialty Meats was first conceived by owners Margot and Jason Pleym. In 2007, these North Vancouverites left their city jobs and spent the summer living in a school bus in Golden, BC. They returned to North Vancouver in the fall to begin a business aimed at bringing their values to the marketplace. The result is delicious meat raised locally, free of hormones and antibiotics, produced in an ethical and sustainable environment. The company began working with Pemberton Meadows Natural Beef and has since grown to work with over 20 local farmers, producers and families that are committed to these values.

Foot stool built by our self advocates is being fully utilized!

The Active Living initiative is aimed at supporting people to live healthy lives by increasing their physical activity. By bringing a new fitness activity to our community and limiting barriers to accessing such classes, (such as having instruction in a plain language format and eliminating associated costs) The Summit hopes to promote fitness and demonstrate how healthy living can be fun! Feel free to drop in and try a class: Thursdays from 4:30-5:30pm until December 18th 2014.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT NORTH SHORE CONNEXIONS SOCIETY, OUR PROGRAMS, VOLUNTEERING OR DONATIONS please visit www.nsconnexions.org or call 604.984.9321 today!


A26 - North Shore News - Sunday, October 12, 2014

Community Bulletin Board NEW ROCK CHOIR Impromptu is a community choir with a difference. They sing classic and contemporary rock, pop and Motown songs and operate on a drop-in basis. There is no need to have any musical experience.The group meets each Thursday night at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Gathering from 6:30 and singing from 7:30 to 9 p.m. $10. 604613-6842 impromptumusic.ca LONSDALE QUAY FARMERS’ MARKET Every Saturday from

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. until Oct. 25 at 123 Carrie Cates Court. Market includes conventional and organic produce, jewelry, photography and more. The Oct. 18 market will include a scarecrow contest with judging at noon. For more information visit artisanmarkets.ca AMBLESIDE FARMERS MARKET Every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. until Oct. 26 in the 1500-block of Bellevue Avenue,West Vancouver. Market includes herbs, bread, organic and traditional produce, French crepes and more. The Oct. 19 market will include a scarecrow contest with judging at noon. For more information visit artisanmarkets.ca

BOWEN ISLAND APPLEFEST Enjoy all things apple and more Sunday, Oct. 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Heritage Orchard, a five-minute walk from Snug Cove. Event includes afternoon tea, apple pie contest, live music and more. Free. HOP INTO HOOPLA TRAINING SESSIONS Learn how to stream or download movies, television shows, music albums and audiobooks from Hoopla Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2-3 p.m. at Capilano library, 3045 Highland Blvd. Registration required. 604-987-4471 x8175 nvdpl.ca STRATA EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR Learn

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Community Bulletin Board From page 26 15, 7:30 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. 604-990-0098 lpalleson@hotmail.com NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION has opened the application process to North Shore community groups for more than $77,000 available in grants. Application forms are available at nscommunityfoundation.com. The deadline is Wednesday, Oct. 15. ONE-ON-ONE TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE Sign up for 30 minutes of personalized help with the Internet, email, word processing, social media or an e-reader Wednesday, Oct. 15, 3:30-4:30 p.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court., North Vancouver. Registration required. 604929-3727 nvdpl.ca TRAFFIC AND TRANSIT — WHAT’S THE PLAN This keynote luncheon will feature TransLink’s plan for improved transportation and transit in the Lower Mainland with a focus on specific future solutions for the North Shore Wednesday, Oct. 15 from noon to 2 p.m. at Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier, 138 Victory Ship Way,

North Vancouver. $65/$49. nvchamber.ca THE ULTIMATE TRAVELLER A series of multi-media presentations with world travel photographer Peter Langer Wednesdays, 7 p.m. at the Ferry Building Gallery, 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Schedule: Impressions of India, Kashmir and Sikkim, Oct. 15; Impressions of Ecuador, Oct. 22; and Impressions of the Galapagos Islands, Oct. 29. $15 per session. 604925-7290 ferrybuildinggallery GETTING STARTED with library downloadable audiobooks Thursday, Oct. 16 2-3 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Learn how to use audiobooks with OneClickdigital. Online registration is available. westvanlibrary.ca KEYS TO JOB SEARCH SUCCESS A career expert will talk about the factors that increase the chance of success in job searches Thursday, Oct. 16 1:30-3:30 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. nvcl.ca PERSIAN BOOK CLUB Read and discuss classical and contemporary Persian literary prose Thursday, Oct. 16 2-4 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial library, 1950 Marine Dr. Participants must be fluent in Persian. westvanlibrary.ca

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WORK Business Briefcase GVHBA awards North Shore businesses and individuals were recognized at the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association’s annual Association Awards of Excellence earlier this month. Best Builders Ltd., with offices in West Vancouver and Delta, received the Builder Member of the Year Award. North Vancouver’s CCI Renovations received the RenoMark Renovator Member of the Year Award. And John Friswell of CCI Renovations received a Handshake Award. “The awards honour association members for their exceptional level of volunteer commitment and dedication to enhancing the professionalism of the homebuilding and renovation industries in the Greater Vancouver area,” said GVHBA CEO Bob de Wit in a press release. Star pharmacy Pharmasave Lonsdale recently won the Pharmastar Health Centre Store of the Year Award, presented by Pharmasave. The annual award is given to the Pharmasave Health Centre that has achieved significant success in four core competencies: customer service, education and training, business performance, and charity support. The Pharmasave Lonsdale team consists

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Seasonal employment Looking for work up the mountain this winter? Mt. Seymour is holding a job fair for the 20142015 season on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Three Peaks Lodge. A free shuttle will pick-up and drop-off at Parkgate Community Centre in front of the Parkgate library. Job openings include customer service, food and beverage, mountain operations and instructor positions. Applicants must bring a resume. Chamber awards The North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce is holding its 2014 Business Excellence Awards Gala Nov. 6 at Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier. The gala will recognize nominees in six categories: Business of the Year, Business Person of the Year, Community Contribution, Innovation, Service Excellence and Young Entrepreneur. This year will also feature a Lifetime Achievement Award. Tickets are $130/ person, $1,300/table of 10. Deadline for registration is Oct. 24. nvchamber.ca Compiled by Christine Lyon Submit information on North Shore business groups or events to clyon@nsnews.com.

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When it comes to women’s health, two topics seem to share the limelight: fertility and fitness. But Dr. Beth Donaldson, a women’s health specialist and medical director at the North Shore and Vancouver sites of Copeman Healthcare clinics, says there are specific things women need to consider at all stages of life. Women 40 and over tend to start thinking about specific issues such as cancer, weight maintenance and bone protection, but there are things to look at earlier that can contribute to an overall well-woman approach to health. Donaldson suggests women in their 30s start checking into their blood pressure, cholesterol, waist circumference, family history, risk factors, diet and exercise in terms of prevention for osteoporosis and cancer, alcohol intake, and more.

“Because we can do so much for prevention and diagnosis of early disease now, it’s really the age that you need to start that relationship with your physician,” notes Donaldson. She says she often finds she needs to discuss lifestyle and stress reduction even with women in their 20s, and reminds them they need to try putting themselves first. “Because women have so many different responsibilities as they go through the ages that if they don’t put themselves and their health first early on in life then it just gets away from them, and change is so much harder when you’re in your 50s, 60s, 70s.” Thanks to an abundance of access to online information these days, most women who visit her clinic are generally informed about health issues, notes Donaldson. “They’re well informed but they need a little bit more education. So they come with the right questions.” Among the most common topics of conversation with her female patients is perimenopause and menopause, says Donaldson. “Menopause isn’t a disease, it’s a regular occurrence in life,” she explains. “We’ve only really made it an issue in say the last 20, 30 years.”

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Some women are very symptomatic and some will go through menopause without any issues, says Donaldson. “There’s definitely a lot of safe, effective treatments for the right candidates, and we can get women through menopause relatively easily as long as they’re open with their doctor and review their lifestyle and risk factors for heart disease and breast cancer mainly when (they’re) thinking about hormone replacement therapy.” When asked what her main piece of health advice is for women, Donaldson answers quickly: “Start moving” She recommends women get active and stay active. “The earlier you can start doing it the better it will be for you for prevention, for mental health, for relationships, for sleep, for stress reduction and more,” she explains. “And it’s true that a fat and fit person is way better off than a skinny couch potato.”

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Typically, people tend to walk with bigger movements, using their arms with a big stride, and that helps them keep their balance. Seniors tend to fear losing their balance, so keep all of their limbs in close to make them feel safer, but that may actually increase their chance of falling, sometimes as much as 40 per cent, explains Bock Smith. When seniors don’t have a long stride or a regular stride, their arms don’t tend to move, and instead hang by their side. “And the arms play an integral part in your balance because they counteract the movement of the legs,” says Bock Smith. Another reason seniors are at risk for falling is they often look down when walking, which means they often only see about five feet ahead so can’t prepare for what’s approaching. When they keep their eyes up and are

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tight muscles that lead to pain when trying to stand up straight or walk with a full gait, which may lead to a stooped-over walk with bent knees. For seniors, a fall can lead to an injury that can lead to a decline physically, mentally or emotionally, notes Bock Smith. “A huge part is just (to) stay active and social,” she says, adding the program encourages socialization, and participants often make friends in class. Bock Smith says she and Bjornson set out to help other people with their program, but have gotten so much in return. “We’re both pretty excited about what we do. It’s pretty great to work in a place where you get such positive feedback.” Most of the classes (called Better Balance) are offered through recreation facilities on the North Shore, including John Braithwaite Community Centre, West Vancouver Senior’s Activity Centre, Mollie Nye House, and North Shore Neighbourhood House. For more information visit surefeet.ca.

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“Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700” to amend “Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700” to support green buildings. If approved, this Zoning Amendment Bylaw will permit text amendments to “Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700” in several ways to support the design and construction of greener buildings and to align the Zoning Bylaw with the goals and targets set out in the Community Energy and Emissions Plan and the Official Community Plan.

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NORTH SHORE CRIC CRAC STORYTELLING EVENINGS presented by the North Shore Storytellers takes place the first Sunday of every month, 7-9 p.m. at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Each month features a different theme. Suggested donation $7-$12. 604-985-5168 northshorestory@gmail.com vancouverstorytelling.org POLYNESIAN DANCE CLASSES Beginner classes for adults and children Sundays and Mondays at John Braithwaite

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Notable Potables Thanksgiving arrives at the perfect time to indulge in seasonal bounty and our own vintage. Here’s a few B.C. drops to take your celebration to the next level. Nothing quite raises the tenor of a celebration like a good glass of sparkling wine from one of the province’s pioneer wineries: Gray Monk Odyssey Brut 2010 This wine jumped out of the flight to win gold at the recent B.C. Wine Awards judging, with its solid acidity, complex apple and citrus-toned mid-palate before a crisp, lingering zesty finish. Bring on the smoked salmon or fresh shucked oysters! BCLS $24.99, 90 points Wild Goose Gewurztraminer 2013 Hints of rose petal on top followed by a textured, slightly viscous palate of ginger spice, floral and mineral notes with wellbalanced fruit and acidity through a dry finish (BCLS $18.50, 90 points). Sandhill Estate Syrah 2012 The Small Lots Phantom Creek rightly gets all the glory (grab it if

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A slam dunk for cranberry sauce ($22.90, $25 Private Wine Stores, 91 points). Coming up faster than you think, this year’s Cornucopia takes over Whistler from Nov. 6 to 16, proving that last year’s much expanded format was well received. Book early for a slew of excellent seminars, dinners, gala tastings, after parties and more. New this year is the Cellar Door tasting featuring only the best of mid to premium drops, as well as a chance to hone your cocktail skills with expert bartenders at With a Twist. For comprehensive info and tix: whistlercornucopia. com/schedule. Tim Pawsey writes about wine for numerous publications and online as the Hired Belly at hiredbelly. com. Contact: info@ hiredbelly.com.

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What a dull world our dining would be if not for the spices and herbs we add to our cooking. Where it once took heroic efforts to bring exotic spices from the Far East to European diners, today the world’s offerings can be found in any city. Knowing what flavours and which combinations to pair can seem like culinary alchemy but there is no need to be uninformed. In this third edition

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A36 - North Shore News - Sunday, October 12, 2014

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Sunday, October 12, 2014 - North Shore News - A37

North Shore cadets mark 100 years Youth program has evolved since the FirstWorldWar

STEFANIA SECCIA sseccia@nsnews.com

The cadet program is celebrating its 100th anniversary since first arriving on the North Shore. Although the program pre-dates Confederation, it found its way over to B.C. just six months before the First World War. North Vancouver resident Bob Irvine has been involved with the cadets since he joined the 103 Thunderbird Squadron in 1965 at the age of 13. Now, he is the area cadet instructor cadre officer with the Regional Cadet Support Unit (Pacific) responsible for the five army cadet corps in the area and is the cadet liaison officer supporting 14 different cadet corps and squadrons. “The cadet movement actually started about some six years before Confederation,” he notes. “It started back east and basically, they didn’t have PE (physical education) instruction in school back then and they thought kids playing games was just that — games.” Also, because Canada

was young, the government encouraged the more formalized physical education in an effort to build patriotism, according to Irvine. “Because it’s such a huge land, it’s so sparse and the Americans were constantly rattling sabres and threatening to take us over,” he says. “It took a long time to get back west because we were just developing.” Around that time, the North Shore was really just Moodyville and a handful of one-room schoolhouses. “Ridgeway (elementary) was the first big school in North Van and it had a basement so kids could march and do stuff in the basement or outside,” he says. That was about six months before the Great War started, and many of the older youth in elementary school, 16 and 17 year olds, went on to fight in Europe. But the cadet program has since moved on, includes girls and focuses more on teaching participants survival skills, first aid and other enduring qualities, Irvine says.

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POWER LINE TREE PRUNING AND HAZARD TREE REMOVALS NORTH VANCOUVER

Great Music, Great Time, Great Cause! When: September 19, 2014 to December 1, 2014 Time: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Trees are a significant cause of power interruptions. Contact between trees and power lines can also create severe danger. Over the next few months we will be pruning and removing trees in the North Vancouver area. Boundaries: North: Lions Bay South: Horseshoe Bay

Saturday October 18, 7:30 pm

Centennial Theatre, North Vancouver Tickets $35! www.centennialtheatre.com

Come early and check out our famous silent auction! A Benefit Concert for the North Shore Disability Resource Centre

East and West: all communities off Highway 99 between Lions Bay and Horseshoe Bay Trees are pruned using the best arboriculture (tree care) practices. Skilled workers employed by BC Hydro are trained in both electrical safety and tree care. Only correct and proper techniques are used to eliminate any safety hazards. For more information about this work, please call Jeff Hill at 604 983 8293.

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A38 - North Shore News - Sunday, October 12, 2014

PETS

Social time vital for mental health

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One of the many wonderful things I love about dogs is that they are such highly social creatures. They so enjoy interacting with not only their own kind, but humans as well. This is partly due to their wolf ancestry and selective breeding practices. Many moons ago, when humans were far less civilized materially than they are now, some of them noticed how some wolves (canis lupus) enjoyed hanging around the campfires, be it for scraps of food or curiosity. These smart yet somewhat primitive humans chose to “adopt” those social wolves and thus the selective breeding began. The end result is today’s canis lupus

PETS FOR ADOPTION

Rabbits

Singles, pairs & small groups looking for foster or permanent homes. Rabbits can live up to 10 years or more. RABBIT ADVOCACY GROUP

Rats

Patches

Kato

WEST VAN SPCA

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Sam

Delta

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DORIS ORR

Five young brothers looking for homes. They A happy cat & a staff favourite. She loves attention and Apprx 2 year old spayed female Shepherd/ Collie. Fun and bouncy, she loves playing are curious and friendly. to be with people. Patches would love to have a nice with toys and running around. Kato would be Come meet us today! yard or patio to lounge around on. *Special adoption fee* great at learning new tricks.

Buddy

Gambler

Sweet natured, but abused stray N M Red Tick Hound about 6 or 7 yrs old. Needs gentle, energetic Owner. He loves going for walks; good with other dogs, no cats.

Nice little dude, 11 mo. old N. M. Setter/ Pointer X. An exuberant pup who loves everyone. Will need obedience training, fenced yard and exercise.

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Julep

Sweet, circa 6 yr. S. F. German Shorthair Pointer, with a lovely personality but has separation anxiety so bonds quickly and firmly. Loves going to walks with her family.

DORIS ORR

Quiet,friendly, healthy N. M Weimaraner about Sweet, petite, S. F. energetic English Pointer would 9 yrs old who loves to go for walks on North like a home with a fenced yard and children to Shore trails. Gets along with other dogs. play with. No cats. Being fostered on Bowen.

Miotto

Very good looking manx grey and white tabby. She loves to play and will follow you around the house.

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Champion purrer, king of snuggles and master of funny, conversational meows. He is very gentle with both cats and humans, and would like a quiet, stress-free home.s VOKRA

Amie

Gentle girl that lets you pick her up and hold her – but playing is the main attraction. Amie will need to be adopted where she’ll have a companion kitty. VOKRA

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• BOWEN ISLAND SHELTER bylawofficer@shaw.ca • 604-328-5499

• FUR & FEATHERS RESCUE 604-719-7848

• VANCOUVER KITTEN RESCUE www.vokra.ca • 604-731.2913

• CROSS OUR PAWS RESCUE www.crossourpawsrescue.com • 778-885-1867

• GREYHAVEN EXOTIC BIRD SANCTUARY www.greyhaven.bc.ca • 604-878-7212

• VANCOUVER SHAR PEI RESCUE vspr@shaw.ca/vancouversharpeirescue.com

• DACHSHUND & SMALL DOG RESCUE 604-944-6907

• PACIFIC ANIMAL FOUNDATION www.pacificanimal.org • 604-986-8124

• WEST VAN SPCA www.spca.bc.ca/westvancouver • 604-922-4622

• DISTRICT ANIMAL SHELTER www.dnv.paws.petfinder.org• 604-990-3711

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• WESTCOAST REPTILE SOCIETY www.wspcr.com • 604-980-1929

Joan Klucha

Canine Connection familiaris, a.k.a. the dog. Externally, most dogs don’t resemble wolves any longer, but they still carry many genetic traits from their wolf cousins. One of these traits is the need for social interaction. Dogs require this social interaction because they are pack animals; they have an instinctual desire to interact with a group of similar individuals. Some current theories state that dogs do not have a need for pack structure and dynamics, but if you spend any time with a group of familiar dogs or have a small pack, like I do, you will observe very quickly that pack dynamics and order exists. I believe that one of the beauties of canine domestication over many thousands of years is that dogs no longer have the same kind of social pack needs as the wolves do, but they still have social needs. Dogs are content with friendships within transient packs of unrelated members, whereas wolves have permanent packs of family members. What this means for your Fido is that deep inside that four-legged ball of fur, he needs to get his social media game on by sniffing another dog’s butt on a regular basis. Socialization goes far beyond teaching a puppy how to interact with other dogs. Socialization is a lifelong participation that helps to reinforce social skills with other dogs. If they don’t get out and mingle in their social network, their skills get rusty and they will soon be “unfriended.” Can you imagine the talk at the dog park? “I just went up to say hello to Duchess and instead of letting me sniff her behind she turned and snapped at me! What’s up with that? I’m going to have to delete her from my

friend list if she does that again!” Sniffing butts, touching noses, pushing and shoving, the occasional argument, and of course play, are all a part of the canine social ritual and dogs need it. In fact, if they don’t get social time, many dogs begin to display behaviours that may resemble aggression when they meet or even see another dog. It really isn’t true aggression, but rather an expression of frustration because their social needs are not being met. Once these dogs are allowed to interact with other dogs on a regular basis, that unwanted behaviour goes away. It may require the help of a professional trainer at first because sometimes the frustrated dog is also very anxious and overexcited and needs to be taught self-control before greeting another dog, otherwise conflict can ensue.When conflict does happen, the owner often gets frustrated or even frightened and the dog is then denied further social interaction. Dog parks that provide linear movement, as in walking off or on leash on trails, are better for positive social interaction than small fenced parks. Along trails, friendly dogs can meet, have a sniff that could turn into play and then leave with their owners, yet continue with fun exercise. In confined areas, the limited space for dogs to interact often doesn’t allow a dog to retreat or escape from another dog that plays too rough or may not have friendly intentions. Understandably, a dog that has negative experiences in these areas is often removed by its owner. But the negative social interaction remains in the dog’s mind, which, over time, can lead to social behavioural problems if no other positive social interaction takes place. Providing a positive social network on a daily basis is important for your dog’s mental and emotional health. Joan has been working with dogs for more than 15 years in obedience, tracking and behavioural rehabilitation. Contact her via her website k9kinship.com.


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Sunday, October 12, 2014 - North Shore News - A39

YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to THE GAMES PEOPLE PLAY

Blues aim to keep the beat Revamped Cap lineup hoping to maintain winning ways

ANDY PREST aprest@nsnews.com

THREE TO SEE THIS WEEK PacWestVolleyball Douglas @ Capilano Friday, Oct. 17 6 p.m. women, 8 p.m. men PJHL hockey Richmond @ NVWolf Pack Saturday, Oct. 18 7 p.m. Harry Jerome Arena Buchanan Bowl Football Handsworth @ Carson Graham Saturday, Oct. 18 1:30 p.m.

There are big shoes to fill all over the court for the Capilano Blues women’s volleyball team but head coach Cal Wohlford is confident he’s got the players to step in and step up. The Blues won silver at the PacWest provincial championships last season and went on to finish fifth at nationals. The team was led by a strong group of veteran players who pasted their names all over the PacWest statistical leaderboard. Almost all of them, however, have moved on. On top of that list was defensive wizard Jacqueline Caverly, a first-team PacWest all-star who lead the league in digs by a wide margin. Replacing her will be a task for the whole team, said Wohlford, adding that fourth year player Mika Chow will step in as the new libero. “She’s a very good defensive player,” Wohlford said of Chow. “Some of the things that you have with a solid player like Jacquie you don’t replace and you don’t try to get anybody to imitate it. What you try to do is find somebody that has the same kind of passion that she had. . . . Jacquie is not here.What we need to do is contribute a little part of that.Whatever Jacquie did, each person needs to adapt a little of that so we still have a little something there.” Also gone are Sydney Thorton and Sara Pettersson, the team’s top two hitters last year, and middle Alicia Catalano who finished second in the league in blocks last year. This isn’t, however, an entirely new squad.The Blues brought in five rookies but they also have a strong cast of returning players. One player who will be instrumental in getting the new-look Blues up to speed is setter Sarah Hughes, a third-year player from F\11\3 F-3-X g0YX\2 8[ 1X\ :-6WT-R8 ;T0\2 S-U\2 - 6T-` )03WRY T-21 `\-3#2 638/WR*W-T *X-S6W8R2XW62% g0YX\2 .WTT Burnaby. Hughes was recruited as a +\ - U\` *8R13W+0183 1XW2 `\-3 -2 1X\ 3\/-S6\) ;T0\2 T88U 18 3\103R 18 R-1W8R-T2% ]g_E_ PAUL MCGRATH power hitter but switched to setter at the start of last season. She picked up her new position so well that when “She understands what the hitters are going Wohlford is also excited about the rookies on the team went to nationals she caught the eye through and she still gets opportunity swings, the team but realizes that there will likely be an of national team scouts and was invited to a which I think throws a lot of people off,” said adjustment period for the players jumping from Volleyball Canada ID camp over the summer. Wohlford. high school to the college game. Wohlford said that national team assistant It remains to be seen who will end up on the “It’ll take them a little while to catch up to coach Scott Koskie, himself a former national other end of the majority of Hughes’ sets.There the style and the speed and the commitment that team setter, was floored when he heard that are several candidates, including third year power you have to have,” he said. “They’re pretty good Hughes had only been playing the position for hitter Kelsi Boroevich who started last season rookies and we’re pretty excited to have them on six months. Her brush with the national program as a bench player but broke through during the the team.” has helped boost her confidence even higher, said season and ended up winning a tournament allWith holes to fill in the middle, rookie Danae Wohlford. star award at the provincial championships. Shephard from Kelowna is expected to begin the “She learned quite a bit there and came back Right side Kira Sutcliffe, a third-year player season as a starter with other first-year players with definitely a new outlook on her position,” he with two years of experience at Thompson Rivers also ready to push for playing time. said. “She’s starting to look like she’s been setting University, should also be in line for a lot of kills The Blues come into the season ranked No. for five or six years, compared to just two years.” along with fellow third years Hilary McLoughlin 5 in the country, although that is likely a simple Hughes brings a unique perspective to the and Alexis Sebok. Kolbi Richter, a third-year nod to the finishing order at last year’s national setter position having recently played at power returning starter from Vernon, will be counted on hitter. See Season page 40 as a lead blocker in the middle.


A40 - North Shore News - Sunday, October 12, 2014

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I VOTE… DO YOU?

Dr. Sara Kinnon has lived on the North Shore for 36 years. She says,“I vote because I can. I vote so my voice and opinion can be heard. It was not long ago that women were not allowed to vote; now there are many women in government. By voting, I feel I am participating.” #whyIvote

Please vote Saturday, November 15 nsnews.com/northshorevotes

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YOUR VOTE is YOUR VOICE

championships. “I don’t even know how they do it,”Wohlford said of the national rankings. “Over the last two years I kind of realized that’s not something I need to worry about. I just worry about our league, setting our goals and trying to accomplish them.” So what are those goals? “We want to repeat and go back to nationals,” he said, adding that the

PacWest conference will be awarded two berths in the national championships again this season. “We’d like to do better than a silver at provincials, that’s our goal, but we know we’ve had lots of turnover so we’re working hard at getting everybody in the same rhythm.” Wohlford said he understands that it may take time for his revamped lineup to find that rhythm but he’s not going to let that lower his expectations. “I’m fine with that,” he

said. “I kind of like peaking near the end.That’s been our trait the last couple of years and I’d like to keep that going, but at the same time we know the games we need to win and we’d like to win those ones. It starts off with Douglas this weekend.” ••• The Blues open their season at home on Friday against the Douglas College Royals.The women will get things started at 6 p.m. with the men to follow at approximately 8 p.m.


Sunday, October 12, 2014 - North Shore News - A41

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