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Binning House goes back to estate Court of Appeal rules transfer to land conservancy invalid JANE SEYD jseyd@nsnews.com

The fate of West Vancouver’s historic Binning House is up in the air once more after the B.C. Court of Appeal

ruled this week the West Vancouver property must be returned to the original trustees of the Binning estate. The decision handed down by the B.C. Court of Appeal on Wednesday

essentially hands the property from The Land Conservancy of B.C. back to trustees of the estate of Jessie Binning — the widow of artist Bert Binning, who designed and built the home. The judges ruled the trustees never had the authority to hand the historic property over to the conservancy.

It isn’t clear what will happen next. The District of West Vancouver — which offered to buy the property from the ﬁnancially troubled conservancy for $1 in May of this year — was still studying the decision at the end of this week. Adele Weder, a Binning expert and an advocate for preserving the house for

history and cultural importance.” The latest court decision marks another twist in a complex legal battle over the home, a national historic site designed by the late artist B.C. Binning built in 1941. The home is considered an important early example of West Coast modern

public use, said she’s not sure what the next steps will be. Trustees of the Binning estate have already had to deal with arduous legal wrangling, she said. “Now they’re faced with more decisions.” But Weder said she’s glad those now in charge of making a decision are “sensitive to the house’s

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Predicted El Niño not fazing ski biz BRENT RICHTER brichter@nsnews.com

Meteorologists are saying we’re heading into a warm and wet El Niño winter, raising questions about how our three North Shore ski resorts will fare in the 2014-2015 season. Grouse Mountain and Cypress Mountain both opened their primary runs in midNovember thanks to good snowmaking conditions. But the cold snap and natural snow we had earlier this week proved to be more of a dalliance than a long-term relationship and there is a warming trend in Paciﬁc Ocean currents, according to Jennifer Hay, Environment Canada meteorologist. Those warmer-than-average currents often lead to warmer-than-average West Coast winters and more precipitation. “Sometimes it can be bad news for our local mountains because the freezing levels will be higher,” Hay said. “If our mountains are at lower elevations or closer to the ocean, sometimes we can be in for not much snow and (it’s) too warm for much man-made snow.” But Hay added climate patterns are easier to spot after the fact and the end of the winter could end up looking very different from the start. See Grouse page 9

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between all generations. As a member’s guest, it was revealing and humbling. From the swing of the young pipers’ kilts, to the enthusiastic energy of the cadets, to a lovely dinner, the guitarist

Renters facing cost crisis Dear Editor: Re:West Van Renters Face Cost Crunch, Sunday, Nov. 30 edition of the North Shore News. I bet that more than 30 per cent, 50 per cent, or even more than 50 per cent of many renters’ incomes goes towards rent. And where are all the rental units by the way? I only see condos and highrises springing forth.

There are a lot of old rental buildings with only walkways in the City of North Vancouver. What is to become of all those rental units and the tenants? And what if they can’t climb stairs? Why should they — we — be forced to move? Perhaps North Vancouver is our home! Elly Stornebrink North Vancouver

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pain, with fascinating stories crumbling or fading away, but minds alert, still with a naughty sense of humour, it made a very special atmosphere. Veterans still answering the call, and all comrades,

thank you. May the spirit of Christmas leave the richest of blessings with you and yours, and forever endure. Lin Ardington North Vancouver

Electric fences a must for chickens Dear Editor: I read your article in the Wednesday, Dec. 3 paper, Plucky Tween Cries Fowl at Bylaw, and I am eager to make a clariﬁcation. Yes, the North Shore Black Bear Society has had the opportunity to meet with some very dedicated and knowledgeable people who raise chickens in the

City of North Vancouver. Regardless, a bear has an extraordinary sense of smell, and the North Shore Black Bear Society knows that chicken coops are bear attractants. We know that bears travel along wildlife corridors and appear in residential areas when they smell food. The North Shore

Black Bear Society has consistently recommended properly installed and maintained electric fencing as a bylaw requirement when a North Shore municipality considers endorsing backyard chickens. Christine Miller Education co-ordinator, North Shore Black Bear Society

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“I’m not sure what having a decoy adds to the safety environment.” Lawyer Cameron Duff decries a decoy sting that cost him $167 for not yielding to a pedestrian who turned out to be aWestVan plainclothes ofﬁcer (from a Nov. 30 news story). “I would offer that we need more density, which would probably get me hanged from a lamppost in a lot of parts of the North Shore.” Kevin Lee of the Harvest Project laments the cost crunch faced by renters (from a Nov. 30 news story). “If everybody behaves, this system should work.” Cyclist and HUB spokeswoman Heather Drugge welcomes improvements to the Stanley Park Causeway (from a Dec. 5 news story).

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It’s “our” fault, not “theirs” Dear Editor: Re: More Voters Out to Polls, But Numbers Remain Low, Nov. 19 news story. The North Shore News has attempted to describe the implications of low voter turnout in our recent civic elections.The need

of citizens to pay attention to civic affairs, to say nothing of provincial and national affairs, is vital for us and our children. By not knowing enough to vote — that is not knowing enough about candidates, what each stands for and

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consultation or permits were required, there was no regard for the birds, environment or aesthetics of the neighbourhood. Just the agreement of those new property owners who also wish to redevelop their lots. I hope some goodwill comes from this tragedy. Please take a drive by and see what can happen when

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A North Vancouver resident has been named one of the 10 most influential Hispanic Canadians of the year. Sophie Lavieri, a senior chemistry lecturer at Simon Fraser University, and nine others were honoured Nov. 13 in Vancouver at a ceremony organized by Latincouver. Created and run by the Canadian Hispanic Business Alliance, the national awards program recognizes those who have “influence in the Canadian mainstream, education, achievements and awards, support of the Hispanic community and volunteerism, and entrepreneurship.” Lavieri is the first-ever Venezuelan recipient of the award. Raised in the city of San Fernando de Apure, she moved to Canada in

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“In terms of the whole winter, it’s tough to determine. It looks like we’re in for a late start to the ski season. Sometimes when you have an El Niño early in the season, it will shift to La Niña late in the season. It’s possible we could have a good dump of snow late in March,” she said. Grouse currently has a 43-centimetre base, largely thanks to snow-making operations, according to Jacqueline Blackwell, Grouse’s manager of public relations. “Even if it doesn’t snow in the next few days, we still

have a really good base that’s been built up so further runs can’t be far behind.We’re really happy with where things are,” she said. “When we had that nice stretch of cold and dry weather there, we were pumping out tons of snow. On our upper peak, you could see it accumulate like crazy and our grooming team does a really great job moving that all around.The coverage is deﬁnitely there.” For North Vancouver safety advocate Richard Kinnar, however, the North Shore ski resorts open too early in the name of kicking off their ski season. Skiers should be protected from low snow

packs on rocky terrain, Kinar said. “They’re relying on the good will of an industry saying ‘We’re open for business.’That doesn’t mean they’re safely open for business,” he said. The province should step in and regulate the ski industry more given its important role in the B.C. economy, Kinnar argued. But Blackwell said Grouse only opens its hill if the runs are safe for guests. “On a daily basis, Grouse Mountain opens each run for skiing and riding after our mountain operations and safety patrol teams have determined that snow levels

are sufficient and that all safety measures are in place,” she said. “Furthermore, our mountain operations team does extensive work every summer and throughout the winter to ensure all of our terrain is in optimal condition before winter arrives and throughout the winter season.” El Niño isn’t a term that scares Paul Zirk, owner of The Destination Slope and Surf Outfitters. Zirk has been keeping a close eye on the weather over 32 years in business. “It’s a one or two degree fluctuation that can make either massive snowfall or rain,” he said with a laugh.

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When two young siblings heard the North Shore Rescue had life-saving equipment stolen and damaged this past summer, they decided they had to do something about it. Scott Baillie, 8, and his sister Annie, 6, donated almost $200 of their birthday and allowance savings to help the rescue team recoup some of their losses to replace and repair the damaged caches. “You know how people stole all their stuff? I just wanted to give some money so they get some new stuff,” Scott told the North Shore News, adding it was important to him and his sister that the team See Good page 11

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New Council Inaugurated and Ready to Serve COUNCIL MEMBERS SWORN IN DECEMBER 1 The City's new Council members for the 2014-2018 term were sworn in at the 108th inaugural meeting last Monday night. Mayor Darrell Mussatto was joined by returning Council members Don Bell, Pam Bookham, Linda Buchanan, Rod Clark, and Craig Keating to serve for another four years. New Councillor, Holly Back was also sworn in. Mayor Mussatto delivered his Inaugural Address, setting out his goals and priorities for the City during the next four years. Mayor Mussatto outlined his plans to ensure that the City becomes one of the most vibrant, welcoming, family friendly communities in Metro Vancouver. He confirmed the City's plans to rejuvenate the waterfront area at the foot of Lonsdale into an animated, lively family friendly, year-round destination and community gathering space. His vision also includes a focus on transportation, housing, business, and environmental sustainability.

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Chemical seller charged Dry-cleaning distributor faces 10 environmental counts

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A Richmond distribution company has been charged with illegally selling a toxic drycleaning chemical to businesses which weren’t properly equipped to handle it, including one in North Vancouver. Prairie Distributors (B.C.) Inc., which sells supplies to the dry-cleaning industry, faces 10 charges under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. The company is charged with selling the dry-cleaning solvent PERC — also known as tetrachlorethylene — to Lower Mainland drycleaners that didn’t have proper containment

systems between 2011 and 2012. Among those, the company is charged with selling the chemical to Lester’s Drycleaners in North Vancouver in May 2012. The charges result from an Environment Canada investigation into environmental practices of the dry-cleaning industry in the summer of 2012. As a result of the same investigation, Lester’s Drycleaners was also charged with violating environmental regulations. The company eventually pled guilty and was ﬁned $9,500 in July for keeping PERC without a closed lid and without a secondary containment system. Environmental protection ofﬁcers who visited the North Vancouver

From page 10 uses the money for new equipment. Their mother Karen Baillie said the two thought it was a good opportunity to donate the money to the team after reading about what happened to them in the North Shore News. “This is our third year doing a ﬁve-and-ﬁve party,” she said. “Five dollars goes to the birthday person and it goes towards them buying a bigger present, and then another $5 goes towards a charity of their choice.” Baillie noted it’s important the rescue team keeps the areas her active and outdoorsy son likes to frequent safe. “I just want to say how proud I am for them to be so willing to help out others and contribute their money and their allowance for this,” she added. From mid-June to midJuly, North Shore Rescue caches of emergency life-

saving gear were ransacked and vandalized four times. The Norvan Falls cache was broken into twice. The second time the team was volunteering at the Kneeknacker Race when they were made aware of the break-in. The Hanes Valley and Lynn Lake caches were also hit. The culprits still haven’t been caught. The cost of replacing or repairing the equipment was estimated at $25,000. Mike Danks, North Shore Rescue team leader, said when he found out that Annie and Scott were going to donate for that cause, he was genuinely touched. “It’s such a unique thing and really shows how engaged the community is,” he said. “It’s amazing for us that these young children are thinking about the search and rescue team. It’s incredible.” The children presented the team with their donation on Saturday.

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“Everybody is a genius,” said Albert Einstein. “But if you judge a ﬁsh by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” The idea of measuring everyone’s intelligence unilaterally and building educational programming around one way of learning is what North Vancouver’s Sue Hall addresses in her new book, Fish Don’t Climb Trees. It looks at the challenges and triumphs of students with dyslexia and how the education system can better serve them. For the past 15 years, Hall has been a Davis Dyslexia Correction facilitator working with children and adults. She and her son also have the condition. But for most of her life, Hall did not know she had dyslexia, which affects about 15 to 20 per cent of Canadians. For the most part, when she was younger, Hall was a good student. “I answered all the questions. I could spell. I could read. I used to get to the bottom of the page and think, ‘What on Earth was that about?’ The comprehension, the

understanding, was not always the easy part,” she said. “But I just used to re-read it over and over and over until I got it.” Hall admits that math was her downfall, but it was her studying style that she would later realize was unique. She would often take photographs of her textbook pages to help her match up the spelling of the words with how she saw the words in her head and how she was writing them down. “Now I look back at it, I can see the funny things that were happening because of my dyslexia,” she said. “But it wasn’t until my son was born and I sent him to school at five that I realized he had this difficulty reading and spelling.” Hall’s book is broken up into five parts: her son’s journey; her own experience with dyslexia; stories about her students’ “aha” moments; an outline of the challenges within the education system; and what the system can do for See System page 14

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students with dyslexia. “Most of all, in my opinion, it’s about understanding,” she said. “If people understand how other people think and learn, it’s not difﬁcult to teach them, you know?” Hall has also worked with teachers to give them an idea of simple techniques that would go a long way in a classroom with dyslexic students. “It’s this lack of understanding,” she added. “We’re still working on

these old beliefs that there’s something wrong with our brains. “It’s just very, very out of date and time for change.” But the book isn’t just for teachers; it’s also for parents of dyslexic children, according to Hall. “It’s very important that parents are given this information so that they can totally understand that it’s actually the system that has the challenge, not the children,” she said. “That it’s the system that has to change, not the children.” Hall said dyslexia is a

gift that alters a person’s perception, which can make people brilliant athletes or help them excel as carpenters, electricians and in many other professions requiring someone to evaluate all the angles. “Once they understand that they can believe in their children and that’s the most important part, I think, that parents absolutely believe that their kids are doing as much as they can possibly do and it’s just this crazy system,” she added. Overall, Hall said she hopes people will read the book and realize dyslexia isn’t a learning

disability, per se, but a different way of learning and thinking that needs equal opportunity in the education system. “I just hope people will buy the book, they’ll gather an understanding, they’ll realize the kids are ﬁne, the system needs to change and then they’ll re-gift the book,” she said. “I just want it to spread. I want this knowledge to get out there.” Hall will present her new book on Dec. 10 at the Lynn Valley public library from 7 to 8 p.m. For more information, visit ﬁshdontclimbtrees.com.

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Tony Burrows has travelled and lived in exotic destinations the world over. But when he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2012, it threw his life of being an executive hotelier and former chef into upheaval. He could no longer communicate clearly, he lost full control of his body and became cognizant that any fall could do serious damage to him. That’s why he’s selfpublished a book, From a Hotelier to Parkinson’s Disease, to share his experience and offer advice to anyone interested in adventuring across the world as a chef and support for those struggling with the disease. When he was young, Burrows didn’t know what he wanted to do with his life after partially losing sight in one eye ended his dream of becoming a pilot in the air force. An interest was sparked, however, when his father introduced him to a family friend who was a successful

chef. Burrows decided to give cooking a try. “If it weren’t for my mom and dad’s support, I would not have had the career that I was to enjoy so immensely,” he wrote in an email — his preferred mode of communication these days given the effects of Parkinson’s on his speech. After becoming a chef, he rose through the ranks within his hotel chain and became a manager, working at resorts around the world, including exotic locales such as Tahiti, Bora Bora, Fiji and Egypt. But his passion for cooking was never taken off the back burner. “In fact, it was something I had tried to do whilst living back in Vancouver, but sadly it wasn’t to be as the Parkinson’s disease had already started to affect the volume of my voice, and so I could no longer communicate either verbally or legibly,” said Burrows, adding that the inability to communicate clearly is one of the most frustrating symptoms of the disease. “This Parkinson’s disease has most certainly changed my outlook on life,” he said.

“It has made me think so much more positively that very little fazes me these days. “I wake up each and every morning with an, ‘OK, so what am I going to achieve today’ attitude, and then I think to myself, ‘Well Tony, life could be so much worse.’” Burrows, who now lives in North Vancouver, said he wrote the book to leave as his legacy for the children he may not have the chance to watch grow up, and for the grandchildren he may not be alive long enough to meet. Three weeks ago, Burrows said he found out that his Parkinson’s diagnosis may change to Multiple System Atrophy, which gives people between three and six years to live, “but despite this, I remain as positive as ever and have every intention of beating the odds and living to the ripe old age of 90.” “What inspired me to write this book was the fact that I wanted to be able to leave something behind for my children and my grandchildren to read so that they could understand a bit

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Business Briefcase BlueShore awarded

BlueShore Financial is the recipient of two recent awards. The North Shore-based ﬁnancial institution was named to the list of the Best Small and Medium Employers in Canada for the fourth year in a row. The national awards program recognizes employers with 50 to 399 employees who demonstrate “outstanding people practices and high employee engagement.” BlueShore was also awarded the Banyan

Mike Grenby

Money Matters This time of year might seem an odd choice to focus on your ﬁnances. Actually, taking a break from frantic holiday planning (and spending) can make sense — and dollars.

Where to start? Treat ﬁnancial planning like a trip. (1) Where are you now? (2) Where do you want to go? (3) What’s the best way to get there? The underlying principles are simple: Spend and enjoy some of your money now, but spend less than your after-tax income. Then save/invest the difference in a tax-effective way to have enough money in the future to maintain a “spend and enjoy” lifestyle as long as you live. While do-it-yourself resources abound on the Internet, in bookshops and at ﬁnancial institutions, most people would do well to have an expert advise,

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embarrassed to admit I don’t know what he’s talking about — matters that his attitude suggests everybody understands,” she told me. “So I just nod my head . . . and feel inadequate.” Your advisor should tune in to your level of knowledge, welcome questions and conﬁrm you understand everything fully. If s/he doesn’t, then ﬁnd somebody who does.

Vodka gold

Vancouver’s Tania Gleave won for jewelry. Recipients of this year’s awards, as well as those from 2005 to 2013, will be showcased at Canada House in London, England in 2015 as part of a 10th anniversary celebration of B.C. applied art and design and in conjunction with London Design Week. Other 2014 winners are furniture designer Marie Khouri and Straight Line Designs founder Judson Beaumont, who won the B.C. Creative Achievement Award of Distinction.

Deep Cove Brewers and Distillers took home double gold in the vodka category at the 10th annual Great American Distillers Festival held in Portland, Oregon. The North Vancouver distiller was the only Canadian winner in the 2014 competition.

Top exporter

North Vancouver-based outerwear and equipment manufacturer and retailer Arc’teryx was named Exporter of the Year and the top Consumer Products Exporter at the 2014 B.C. Export Awards. The annual awards are presented by the Government of British Columbia and the B.C. division of Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters. In a press release, Arc’teryx general manager

encourage, support and monitor them — whether a knowledgeable advisor at their local bank, trust company, credit union, etc., or a specialist in the area of interest like debt management, relationship counselling, investment, small business, retirement planning and so on. The key: don’t be embarrassed at your lack of knowledge; don’t be afraid to ask questions. I always remember the MD-PhD who was famous in her field of medicine but didn’t have the time or knowledge to manage her finances. “I have a financial planner but am

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3(74$[(@^4& #SL7[L$ !;"$[(& and CEO Vincent Wauters said more than 85 per cent of company revenues come from outside of Canada.

Two North Shore residents are among this year’s recipients of the Carter Wosk Creative Achievement Awards for Applied Art and Design. North Vancouver’s Jim Barnum, president of Spectrum Skateparks Inc., won for skateboard park design and West

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Perhaps November should have been called Financial Illiteracy Month: n More than one Canadian in three does not have any savings or investments. n More than one Canadian in three finds it difficult to keep up with her/his finances. The Task Force on Financial Literacy was established five years ago. Last year, more than 90 public, private and nonprofit organizations held almost 400 workshops and other activities to help Canadians improve their financial knowledge and skills during Financial Literacy Month.

Mike Grenby is a columnist and independent personal ﬁnancial advisor; he’ll answer questions in this column as space allows but cannot reply personally. Email mike@ grenby.com

Compiled by Christine Lyon Submit information on North Shore business groups or events to clyon@nsnews.com.

Options for Volunteers The following is a selection of volunteer opportunities from various community organizations, made available through Volunteer North Shore, a service of North Shore Community Resources Society. PEAK OF CHRISTMAS VOLUNTEER Reliable volunteers are needed at Grouse Mountain to interact with the public, hand out information on SOS Children’s Village BC, assist guests with voting on their favourite gingerbread display.Three to four hour shifts each weekend Friday to Sunday. OPERATION RED NOSE is a free, designateddriver service which helps keep the community safe during the holiday season. The service is provided by a team of three volunteers who pick up the motorist and his/her vehicle.The escort driver picks up the other two volunteers at the client’s destination and drives them to another client location or back to the headquarters.The driver drives the client’s vehicle. The navigator accompanies the driver, answers client questions about the service, and prepares a receipt for the service. If you are interested in these or other possible volunteer opportunities, call 604-9857138.The society is a partner agency of the UnitedWay.

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“T” is for the time-honoured tradition bestowed upon Thomas Haas, who was ﬁrst introduced to the delicate art of hand-crafting ﬁne chocolates and pastries in the kitchen of his family’s café in Germany. “T” is for the tempting, hand-spun confections and treats that our trusted team of pastry chefs and chocolatiers lovingly and deftly produce every day at our North Vancouver and Kitsilano cafes.

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Most importantly, “T” is for tidings of heartfelt comfort and joy from our family at Thomas Haas Chocolates to you and yours during this Christmas and holiday season. May yours be merry and bright!

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oﬁabella is dedicated to empowering tween girls through fashion. We offer age-appropriate yet on trend styles that are sure to please both mom and daughter. From TOMS shoes to denim to special occasion dresses, Soﬁabella is your one-stop destination for all things “tween”. Please visit us in beautiful Edgemont Village where we are renowned for offering a personal touch and the very best customer service!

3068 Edgemont Blvd. N.Vancouver Store Hours: Monday to Saturday 10am-5pm Sunday 12pm-5pm For Holiday hours please call 778-340-3111 www.soﬁabella.ca

Your award-winning family owned neighbourhood jeweller for over 29 years!

We specialize in designing and making custom jewellery, tailored to your needs and budget. Whether upcyling old jewellery, or designing a new piece all together, we can help you with your ideas from conception to realization. We are known for our use of unique and rare coloured gemstones, as well as high-grade Canadian diamonds.

We stock a ﬁne collection of locally designed and crafted one of a kind gold and silver jewellery, featuring the work of seven local metal smiths, as well as an exciting selection of estate jewellery from New York.

Located in the heart of Edgemont Village, Giftworks is a destination store for customers looking for truly unique gifts and holiday décor! Over 50% of our products are Canadian-made. Giftworks is well known for quality, value and friendly service! Giftworks has been named as the “North Shore News’ Readers Choice” winner for the Best Gift Store on the North Shore for the past ten years! Giftworks carries a wide variety of battery-operated candles, including the RealLite Candle -- the original and still the BEST ﬂameless candle on the market! Enjoy the beauty of candles, without the risk of ﬁre! No dripping, No mess, No smoke, No burns, No worries!! RealLite Candles are made of real wax and come with a “Smart Timer” feature that allows you to set a time for the candle to automatically come on and stay on for 5 hours. You have to see it to believe it! RealLite Candles are a holiday must-have!

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atience Brewster Christmas ornaments make ideal Christmas gifts and a great way to start a family tradition of collecting these remarkable heirlooms. Patience Brewster Christmas ornaments and decorations are hand crafted, unique, whimsical figurines that will add the perfect finishing touch to any Christmas home decor. Especially popular this year are Patience Brewster’s collection of Reindeer ornaments and the Nativity figurine collection. All of Patience Brewster’s figures and ornaments are hand painted and made of a stone resin for generations of durability. They are all created Patience’s trademark style. Pizazz gifts is Vancouver’s best place to find Patience Brewster Christmas ornaments and nativity figurines. Please feel free to stop by our showroom in Edgemont Village, North Vancouver and see them for yourself. Or to order by phone call us at 778-340-7660.

We also repair watches and clocks and, of course, gold, platinum and silver jewellery. We are a perennial favourite among North Shore jewellery stores, as our many happy customers can attest.

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Community Bulletin Board DIGITAL BUDDIES Sign up for appointments with teen volunteers to learn how to use email more effectively Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m. until Dec. 17 and Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. until Dec. 13 at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Registration required. 604925-7405 westvanlibrary.ca ART UNVEILING Queen Mary elementary students’ art work will be on display in the school’s atrium until Sunday, Dec. 21 at 230 West Keith Rd., North Vancouver. Open to all ages. QUEL PETIT MONDE Handsworth secondary French immersion students will perform this French play they have written Monday, Dec. 8, 7 p.m. at 1044 Edgewood Rd., North Vancouver. Admission: $5. CLOUD COMPUTING: AN INTRODUCTION Learn how to easily store, share and create documents and photos using Dropbox, Google Drive and more Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2:30-4 p.m. at

West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. westvanlibrary.ca MEMBER ORIENTATION The North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce will be holding a member orientation Tuesday, Dec. 9, 4-5 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West 1st St.The orientation will review all the beneﬁts, services and programs available to members, as well as an opportunity to network. Complimentary to members. Register online at nvchamber.ca INTRO TO MAC OS X YOSEMITE Learn Apple’s newest operating system for MacBook and iMac Tuesday, Dec. 9, 7-8:30 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Drop-in, registration not required. For more information visit nvcl.ca BOOK LAUNCH Join Sue Blyth Hall for the release of her new book on dyslexia, Fish Don’t Climb Trees Wednesday, Dec. 10, 7-8 p.m. at the Lynn Valley Library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd. Free; registration required. Register at 604984-0286 x8144 TOWN HALL MEETING Members of the public will have an

opportunity to learn about and respond to the proposal for a rezoning application for 1549 St. Georges Ave. at a meeting Wednesday, Dec. 10, 6-9 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. 604-7327651 x111. CULTURE AWARENESS AND WORKPLACE SUCCESS Learn how culture differences might affect career search and how to identify potential challenges as a new immigrant Wednesday, Dec. 10, 1:30-3:30 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Free; registration not required. DROP IN, LOG IN, LEARN One-on-one tech tutorials for adult beginners Saturday, Dec. 20, 2-3:15 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Receive help with computers, mobile phones, PDAs and other high tech devices. Tutorials are one a first-come, first-served basis and registration is not required. nvcl.ca 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.

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SENIORS

Many retirees end up back in workforce

Debate as to whether they want to go back or have to go back

I have a friend who just retired. He’s 56. He wants to make the golf course his second home. What we know about early retirees suggests that he’ll have to schedule his tee times when he is off the clock. An analysis from Stats Canada shows that more than half of the workers in Canada aged 55 and older return to the workforce

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Older andWiser within a decade. The question is: Are retirees going back to work because they want to or because they have to? CARP, a large national advocacy group for seniors and their American counterpart, the AARP both think it’s the latter. I’m not so sure about that. An analysis by Stats

Canada found that older workers with employer sponsored pension plans — particularly in the public sector — were less likely to seek post retirement employment and that those who were laid off from their career jobs were more likely to be re-employed. That makes sense. If you have a good pension you can probably retire. If you don’t, it’s more of a challenge. Here’s the wild card. There is a growing cadre of retirees who have both a socalled gold plated pension plan and high earnings over their career who are choosing to go back to work. The Municipal Retirees Organization of Ontario (MROO) recently polled

their members and found that 28 per cent of them continue to work after retirement, even though all of the respondents were receiving a defined-benefit pension plan and were in a position to retire. Why do some retirees go back to work when there is no financial necessity for them to do so? It appears that we may have dramatically underestimated the desire of older Canadians to continue to work later in life. Some people may choose to work longer to keep active and stay alert but there is more to it than that. People who are very work oriented and love their jobs don’t want to give that up — especially

if they are healthy. The notion that as we get older we need to slow down, take it easy, stop working and retire may be doing us more harm than good. There is some evidence to suggest that those who work the hardest live the longest — especially if they are dedicated to things and people beyond themselves. The trend for well-to-do retirees to choose work over leisure turns our view of what it means to be older and to be retired on its head. I’ll give you that, but let’s put this in perspective. There are still lots of people, like my friend, who are enjoying their retirement or who can’t wait to retire. They may even be the majority.

If you’re in that group, or about to be, it’s the ﬁrst couple of years after retirement that you have to watch out for. Statistics tell us that those who are reemployed after retirement tend to return to the workforce rather quickly. The trick to retiring and then staying retired is to retire later and stay out of the workforce for one, or better yet, two years. After that the probability of being re-employed falls sharply. And if you do want to go back to work, know that you are not alone. Tom Carney is the former executive director of the Lionsview Seniors’ Planning Society. Ideas for future columns are welcome. tomcarney@telus.net

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The Silver Harbour Seniors’ Activity Centre received more than $98,000 in federal funding for a pilot project helping those who feel isolated and disconnected from their community. The North Shore Seniors Connect: Transportation and Connectedness pilot project aims to address and identify the transportation needs of North Vancouver seniors. It will also enable them to take part in local activities, according to a

media release. “Seniors speak frequently about the beneﬁts of connecting programs and services, such as improved physical and mental health and a better social support network,” stated Annwen Loverin, executive director of the seniors’ centre, in the release. “However, seniors also recognize that one of the biggest barriers to participation is transportation.” Over the two-year project, the seniors’ centre will catalogue transportation services and program information. Its project agenda includes a telephone

hotline, print media, email lists and the Internet to disseminate transportation services information to seniors. “This project will provide much-needed rides to isolated seniors in our community, allowing them to remain independent and age in place,” Loverin stated. Minister of State for Seniors Alice Wong and North Vancouver MP Andrew Saxton announced the funding from the New Horizons for Seniors Program in mid-November. The program has funded more than 13,000 projects across Canada.

On December 12, I’m inviting everyone over. JAMES MACAULEY, AT CHARTWELL SINCE 2011 . If you’re like James, you never miss an opportunity to get together with friends and have fun. That’s why you’re all invited to our Paws 2 Dance event. Join us and learn why our residents feel so at home at Chartwell. CHARTWELL.COM

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List suggests picks for B.C. wine lovers

Tim Pawsey

Notable Potables Looking to buy for the B.C. wine lover in your life? Here’s a clutch of interesting but notthat-hard-to-ﬁnd wines that individually and collectively show just how much the bar has been raised in the last few years. These bottles will appeal to anyone who has a passion for the Okanagan (or Similkameen) and are highly affordable for the value and quality they deliver. Prices shown are from the wineries and will vary by store. Spierhead Pinot Noir 2013 This small east Kelowna producer has truly hit its stride with a focus on small batch wines, all hand harvested. Bright, up-front red berries are followed by a well-balanced, juicy palate with raspberry and cherry notes wrapped in balanced tannins, judicious oak and

a lengthy finish. A very stylish and well integrated pinot for the money ($24, 91 points). Black Cloud Pinot Noir Altostratus 2011 Altostratus 2011 sports dark berry notes and spicy hints up front with a very smooth, fruit-forward entry, supple palate of dark cherry and earthy hints, underpinned by firm acidity, with an elegant, lingering close.You can find the wine in private stores around town. And if you really want to spoil that B.C. wine lover sign them up for the Cloudy Day Club, which delivers three times a year. Or buy them a magnum. Call 778476-1655 ($35, 92 points). Maverick Estate Rubicon 2012 This is a relative newcomer to the south Okanagan landscape, but there’s no shortage of expertise and mature plantings behind this family-owned winery that consistently overdelivers in the hands of winemaker-owner Bertus Albertyn. Deep garnet in the glass before a palate of peppery red and black fruit with velvet plushness from Cabernet Franc and structure from Cabernet Sauvignon before a lengthy end. Truly a well-balanced blend that offers great value at $25 (92 points). Stag’s Hollow Syrah 2011 Distinctive, earthy-gamy

and blackberry aromas with a soft, elegant entry before a palate of black fruit mingled with some smoky hints and assertive tannins. Hand-picked and co-fermented with eight per cent viognier; aged for 17 months. Inspired by Saint-Joseph but very much Okanagan in style, says winemaker Dwight Sick. Again, superb value (consider a case) at $25 (92 points). Seven Stones Row 128 Merlot 2011 Blink and you might well miss George Hanson’s beautiful winery, just east of Cawston, which has become a Similkameen standard-bearer. If you’re in the area, drop by to be amazed by his newly built cellar. This intense merlot (Hanson dropped 60 per cent of the fruit) sports aromas of black cherry and leather followed by a plush and plummy palate, with mocha hints and that distinctive Similkameen mineral streak before a lengthy, polished ﬁnish ($25, 92 points). I am going to sneak in a white, here, just to be polite but this is a distinctive wine as beﬁts the company. Terravista Figaro 2013 Bob and Senka Tennant were part of the team that founded Black Hills, but nowadays they own Terravista Vineyards and make only two wines,

Books

Chef shares passion for cooking TERRY PETERS tpeters@nsnews.com

The Dirty Apron Cookbook, by David Robertson, Figure 1, 192 pages, $34.95 In his introduction, David Robertson makes clear two important points about his approach to cooking: “Fine food shouldn’t be elitist or mysterious. Cooking should be fun, joyous and rewarding.” He also states, “Let me tell you up front that the key to making great food is using fresh ingredients.That’s nonnegotiable.” Since opening in 2009, more than 40,000 students have passed through the Dirty Apron Cooking School kitchen.The students learn the basics of preparing

multicourse meals and that everyone can make great meals once the fundamentals of cooking are learned. This book is beautifully laid out.With easy to follow instructions Robertson offers a selection of recipes that cover brunch, soups, salads, deli lunches, seafood, poultry, meats, and desserts. The gorgeous colour photographs that accompany every recipe will make you eager to create your own version. A chef’s note appears at the bottom of most of the recipes offering more advice on preparation, like the tip that you can make your crepes ahead of time and freeze them for longer periods or just refrigerate and have up to three days to use them. Interspersed among the recipes are some detailed

using a handful of white varieties. They describe Figaro, a Roussanne-viogniermarsanne blend (just released), as their winter white. This, surely, is one of the Okanagan’s most unique, interesting and worthy whites. Aromas of white ﬂower and peach, mouth-ﬁlling and generous but not clumsy, it coats the palate with elegant viscosity, showing orchard and

stone-fruit notes with a gentle nutty hint, before a vibrant, fruity but clean ﬁnish. They say try it with Thai style chowder, roasted ling cod with caper sauce, or seasoned roast chicken, and I couldn’t agree more ($23.90, 91 points). 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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PETS

Keep canines cosy in winter weather We have a unique climate here on the West Coast. Just last week I was musing about the unexpected pond in my backyard. I now watch the former swimming ducks slide along that same pond that froze overnight. We don’t often get frigid temperatures that stay below zero for any length of time in these parts, so it is easy for us to forget or be careless with our dogs in such conditions. When it comes to my dogs playing on ice, I am very cautious because they are unfamiliar with it. They don’t understand that the edge of a frozen body of water can hold their weight, but the deeper area in the centre cannot. Even though our temperatures have dropped below zero very quickly and stayed there for some time, the lakes in the mountains or the ponds at the local parks may not be frozen solid enough to bear weight over the entire surface. Allowing your dog to play on the thin ice may be a recipe for disaster.

Joan Klucha

Canine Connection Besides the obvious danger of falling through thin ice, allowing a dog to play on ice when it is unfamiliar with how to walk on it could cause injury. At ﬁrst, dogs don’t understand that ice is slippery. They usually rush out onto a frozen surface and move their limbs and body the same way they would on a non-slippery surface. More often than not, they slip, twist their limbs and spines to accommodate the unusual motion and injure themselves as a result. These injuries could be minor, like a strained muscle, or as severe as a torn knee ligament, dislocated hip, slipped

Town Hall Meeting

Rezoning Application 1549 St. George’s Avenue Porte Development Corporation has applied for a Development Application to amend the Zoning Bylaw to permit a one-storey addition to the existing three- storey apartment building to create a four-storey rental apartment with a total of 29 units. A density bonus is requested for the provision of rental units. A reduction of nine parking stalls is requested, with the current parking area maintained to provide six surface parking stalls, accessed from the rear lane. This Town Hall Meeting provides interested members of the public an opportunity to learn about and respond to the proposal prior to Council consideration. Date: Time: Place:

Wednesday December 10, 2014 6pm - 9pm; Presentation at 7pm John Braithwaite Comm. Centre Anchor Room 145 West 1st St North Vancouver, BC

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vertebrae or fracture. Play it safe and leash your dog in areas where there are frozen bodies of water or stay clear of them altogether. When there is ice on ponds, there will be ice on the streets. This will mean road salt — and lots of it — to melt the ice. Road salt is different than table salt. Road salt contains high levels of chemicals such as sodium ferrocyanide and ferric ferrocyanide that prevent caking during storage. It can make a dog seriously ill if it is licked. Clean your dog’s paws immediately after walking along saltcovered sidewalks. It takes anywhere from three days to two weeks for the human body to acclimatize to an extreme temperature change and the adjustment depends on a variety of physiological conditions. For the most part, this holds true for dogs as well. Dogs typically will grow a thicker coat in conditions that are cold frequently and for long periods of time, as in Alberta for example. There are also other physiological changes that happen in the body over time that make the cold weather more tolerable. In the Lower Mainland our cold spells come quickly and last a few days, maybe a week, so our dogs don’t receive the beneﬁts of proper acclimatization as dogs in chronic cold See Thick-coated page 31

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PETS Books

See the world through your pet’s eyes Petcam by Chris Keeney (Princeton Architectural Press, 144 pages) $24.95 TERRY PETERS tpeters@nsnews.com

If you’ve ever wondered what the world looks like from a dog’s perspective, or maybe a cat’s view,

Thick-coated dogs better suited to cold From page 30 climates. What this means is if you have an outdoor dog, bring it inside! This also means that if you have a short-haired dog with a single coat layer, such as a pointer, whippet, Doberman, etc. (or related mix), you may have to invest in a warm sweater if you plan on participating in outdoor activities, even walking your dog around the block, on those frigid days. Imagine going for a walk in shorts, a T-shirt and bare feet when it’s –5 C outside. Dogs that have a naturally thicker double layered coat like huskies, shepherds and even Labradors (or related mixes) may not be as bothered by the dramatic weather changes as the

single-coated breeds. If your dog is groomed and its thick coat is clipped off regularly, then it is even more vulnerable to the cold. This is because, by design, a dog’s body tells its brain it has enough fur to keep it warm, but then us humans cut it off and it confuses the dog’s natural thermostat. It’s easy to overlook our dogs’ comfort during the short periods of cold that we experience in this part of the country. Just remember, if you are cold your dog probably is too! 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.

or even a chicken’s, then Chris Keeney is ready to share those unique vantage points. Arming a variety of animals with cameras that are then set to take photos on a timer opens up a whole world of random possibilities. Where they go, so goes the camera and from those groundlevel viewpoints comes an entertaining collection of photographs. Keeney explains the process and necessary equipment to turn your favourite pet into an avant-garde photographer. He stresses the importance of using an appropriately sized camera for the animal and to monitor their reaction to

the harness and camera. Some won’t like wearing it and should be left out of the hunt for interesting photos, but others will recognize that when the camera comes out then they are going out to play. With the ease of digital

photography it is possible to take hundreds of photos in session, recognizing that from that number you may only get a handful of interesting images. Keeney delights in the surprise that comes from seeing what has been

captured and encourages experimentation with locations and interactions. There are plenty of interesting photos presented in this collection and lots of ideas for you and your own pet to try.

Donation drive helps animals in need Nicole Mofrad and Kristi Turner are working to ensure that animals in need aren’t forgotten this Christmas. The two women, both registered nurses and pet owners, have formed a fundraising duo called The Woof Pack and are preparing to host their

second annual Animal Drive next Sunday, Dec. 14 at Kings Mill Walk Park in North Vancouver. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. they will be collecting donations of cat and dog food, blankets, leashes, collars, dishes, toys and cash. Mofrad and Turner plan to donate the items

to several animal rescue organizations across the Lower Mainland, including VOKRA (Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association) and Last Chance Animal Rescue. Those who can’t make the event but want to donate can email thewoofpack00@outlook.com

PETS FOR ADOPTION

Agnes and Scruffy

Agnes and Scruffy have been at the shelter since November of 2012. All they want for Christmas is to find their “FOREVER” home. Both these cats have Renal disease requiring them to be on special food and supplements. The District Animal Shelter will waive the adoption fees should the right home come along. We work hard to find every animal the right home, and all applicants will be screened accordingly. DNV ANIMAL SHELTER

Dori

Friendly, 3 year-old Lionhead, spayed, good with litter box, looking for a loving home. Rabbits can live 10 years or more. RABBIT ADVOCACY GROUP

Gambler

Nice little guy, about a year old N. M. possibly a Spaniel or Setter Pointer X. Energetic pup who loves everyone. Will need obedience training, fenced yard and exercise. DOGWOOD

Gabrielle

Tiniest kitten of the litter, is curious & intelligent. She is very gentle & calm, but loves to play and explore. She must be adopted with her mother, Crystal. VOKRA

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Sam

Quiet, friendly, healthy N. M Weimaraner about 10 yrs old who loves to go for walks on North Shore trails. Gets along with other dogs. DOGWOOD

James

DSH Orange Tabby with White. Neutered Male, about 3 years old. Happy, playful, easygoing guy. Nervous of other cats. WEST VAN SPCA

Crystal

A beautiful kind & affectionate cat that loves people. She likes to hang out and is looking for a companion that will pet her. She must be adopted with her tiny kitten, Gabrielle. VOKRA

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Mikey

Mosby

Mikey was rescued from a high-kill “shelter” in California and is now in a loving foster home, looking for his forever family. Foster homes are urgently needed to save other deserving little dogs. THE JOURNEY HOME

One year old, 12 lbs neutered male terrier from a high-kill “shelter” in California. He is an intelligent, playful and affectionate little fellow. THE JOURNEY HOME

Unnamed, friendly M. German Shorthair arrived at the Surrey pound, starving. He has a tumour on his elbow which is cancerous so his front leg requires amputation. He needs a caring home for Christmas. DOGWOOD

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. DOGWOOD

Marni

Julep

Smokie

Black smaller sized Labrador X Spayed Female. She is playful and silly. Enjoys cuddle time and leisurely walks. Best suited with an adult home. WEST VAN SPCA

1 year old Spayed Female DSH Black. A little quiet and relaxed. Very affectionate. WEST VAN SPCA

Mr. Bean

Bailey

8 mth old, neutered, Toy Fox Terrier cross who can only be A 50 lbs, loyal, intelligent Lab/Border Collie mix about 3 to 4 yrs described as hilarious! Mr. Bean needs an active guardian old. She is an active girl looking for a home with older kids and no with no young children. Great with cats/dogs. cats. Continued obedience training recommended. CROSS OUR PAWS CROSS OUR PAWS

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Strong start for Manny

Osborne-Paradis wins silver in season-openingWorld Cup downhill ANDY PREST aprest@nsnews.com

North Vancouver’s Manuel Osborne-Paradis came flying out of the gates to start the 2014-15 World Cup ski campaign, scoring silver in the season-opening downhill last Saturday in Lake Louise, Alta. The man known as Manny actually tied for second with France’s Guillermo Fayed, just 14 hundredths of a second behind winner Kjetil Jansrud of Norway. The podium placing was Manny’s first in nearly five years, his last top-three coming with a silver in Switzerland in January of 2010. The national team veteran was thrilled to make it back onto the podium. “It feels really good,” he said in an Alpine Canada release. “I was nervous today because I knew I

could podium and this was the best chance I have had in a long time.” The silver showing came in tricky conditions as the racers only got in one training run, the Wednesday before Saturday’s downhill. Thursday and Friday were snowed out but the lack of practice didn’t seem to effect the leaders — Jansrud and Manny also ﬁnished ﬁrst and second in the sole training run. “You have to be in a different mental state when you only have one (training run)” Manny said. “It worked for me. I had a fast training run and was ready for today’s race.” The podium placing was a monumental one for Manny as it put him into double digits with 10 World Cup medals for his career. It also broke a slump that included some of the lowest points in his career. Manny suffered a broken leg and torn ACL in a nasty crash

in January of 2011 and then was further injured that summer in a fall from a party bus during the Calgary Stampede. Those injuries kept him off the circuit for nearly two full seasons. Manny returned for the 2012-13 campaign and posted several strong results over the next two years — including a pair of fourth-place ﬁnishes — but failed to reach the podium until last week’s season opener. Heading into the race the recently married 30-year-old was getting nervous about his chances of ever getting back into a top three spot. “I was really worried,” Manny told Postmedia News. “Canadians have a bit of a curse. (Downhiller) Rob Boyd and (giantslalom specialist) Thomas Grandi, they both ﬁnished their careers with nine (World Cup) podiums. They weren’t able to get

into double figures and I was worried I wouldn’t get there. I knew I had it in me, though, and now I’m super happy to get there and hopefully there’s a lot more.” Manny finished off a successful opening weekend with a seventh-place finish in Sunday’s Super G in Lake Louise. He attributed his strong start to an intense off-season training program as well as his work with the Canadian team’s coaches. Alpine Canada recently brought back coach Burkhard Schaffer, an Austrian who worked with Canadian skiers from 2001 to 2006 when Manny was first making his mark on the international scene. The coach’s return has Manny feeling good about his racing. “For me, it’s important,” he said. “Everybody has somebody who drives them a little better than others. When my ADD gets in the way of my training and programs, he’s somebody who can stabilize me. . . . A good yelling never really hurt anybody. He’s just a guy who makes sure you

stay on the straight and narrow. He makes sure you get the amount of runs you should and get enough reps.” Manny is also fired up about the emergence of Hannes Trinkl, a new course setter and former World Cup champion who is quickly gaining a reputation for setting courses that have a traditional downhill feel — less technical and more flat-out speed. The oldschool downhill setups are just the kind of races that an old-school downhiller like Manny enjoys. “Downhill is my bread and butter,” he said. The racers are back in action this weekend in Beaver Creek, Colo. Manny finished 20th in Friday’s downhill and was scheduled to race Saturday’s Super G after North Shore News press deadline. When the action wraps up in Colorado the skiers will head over to Europe for a series of races starting in Val Gardena, Italy Dec. 19. — with files from Gary Kingston/TheVancouver Sun

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