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Backcountry search continues for missing man 21-yr-old Liang Jin last seen NewYear’s Eve, texted dad he was going hiking BRENT RICHTER brichter@nsnews.com
North Shore Rescue volunteers are scouring the backcountry in hopes of finding any sign of a hiker who has been missing for almost a week. Liang Jin, 21, texted his father on the morning of Dec. 31 to say that he was going hiking but did not say where. He hasn’t been heard from since. Police issued a missing person notice on Sunday and accessed Jin’s computer to find he had been researching trails on the North Shore mountains and specifically the Hanes Valley, leading them to
believe he took transit to a local trailhead. North Shore Rescue volunteers searched for Jin until sundown on Monday and were back out again for most of the day Tuesday, looking for the missing man in highly challenging conditions. “Basically they were just looking for any sign or tracks back there. There was about 12 to 18 inches of snow back there still and they weren’t able to find any sign of the individual,” said Mike Danks, NSR team leader. “We did have some large avalanches that swept through there so it’s really concerning for our members.” The search effort would have benefited from North Shore Rescue being notified sooner, Danks said. “The quicker we can respond to these incidents, the quicker we’re going to have a positive outcome. . . . At this point he would be a very, very lucky individual if he’s SeeWitness page 9
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Arsonist strikes at Capilano U library BRENT RICHTER brichter@nsnews.com
NorthVancouver RCMP and management at Capilano University are asking who would want to set fire to the CapU library. Someone broke into the library via a side door sometime after 12:30 a.m. on Jan. 2 and set fire to an administrative section of the building. The blaze was discovered by campus security who called 9-1-1.The building’s sprinkler system kicked on and prevented the fire from spreading but fire, smoke and water did damage some computers and office furniture. District of North Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services put out the remaining flames. Police and fire investigators agree the blaze was deliberately set. A nearby wall safe was also found pried open but police could not say what had been inside. Investigators are reviewing security camera footage from campus in hopes of getting a look at the suspect.They’re also trying
to figure out a motive for the break-in and arson. “We’re taking statements from the manager of the library, administration and staff to see if there’s a disgruntled employee or student or someone who has a vendetta or grudge,” said Cpl. Richard De Jong, North Vancouver RCMP spokesman. “Or if we’re looking at someone who thought there was some value in breaking into the safe and while they’re doing that, sought to torch the place.” Staff at Cap too are
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Safe education not a reality everywhere Dear Editor: I am a member of the Grandmothers Advocacy Network and I also co-chair the Education Working Group for that network. We advocate on behalf of grandmothers in subSaharan Africa and also on behalf of their orphaned grandchildren.
Those children are among the approximately 54 million children in the world who do not even go to school. This week, on the North Shore and across Canada, children are heading back to school with memories of holiday festivities running through their heads. Not for a
minute will they worry that their school might be taken over by a violent militia, that they might be kidnapped, or that their whole school might be obliterated in a bloody massacre. Yet in a number of countries, this is the reality that children face as they fight for their right to
education. Canada’s Prime Minister Stephen Harper has deplored the latest atrocity in Peshawar and has said that he stands by the people of Pakistan. Actions are more important than words. Canada must stand up for the children of Pakistan and children in
Cyclists should be licensed to ride Dear Editor: I note that recent issues of the North Shore News have ads from local districts to remind business owners and pet owners to renew their licences. I never saw a reminder for cyclists to renew. Oh
yes, I forgot. They don’t need a licence, nor do they need insurance. As for the law, it doesn’t seem to apply to them either. Now, don’t get me wrong, I do see cyclists obeying the law but they are definitely in
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bicycle licence, no. What contribution are cyclists making to the cost of all these bicycle lanes? Or to put it another way, in what way are they contributing to the cost that the rest of us are not? Jeff Weinbren North Vancouver
all countries where school is not a safe place. We can do this by following through on the pledge Canada made in June 2014, to contribute a minimum of $120 million to the Global Partnership for Education. The fund supports children in developing countries, helping them
attend school and get a safe education. In honour of the Pakistani students who have died, the Nigerian students who were kidnapped, and all children unable to go to school, let’s do something to change this. Ann Frost West Vancouver
Attention drivers: stop before turning right on red Dear Editor: An open letter to Lynn Valley drivers: It happened twice today. I was walking through the intersection of Lynn Valley Road and Mountain Highway and cars sailed through the red light before
turning right. You must come to a full stop before turning right on a red light. Often when you have that red light, the pedestrians directly in front of you have the walk sign. Wendy Qureshi North Vancouver
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Transit governance is mired in conflict Unlike John Heywood’s pig, the problems inTransLink’s prereferendum poke are not well hidden — they’ve been accumulating for 16 years. But before I launch into the issues surrounding the vote, I need to state my position: Although I wish that, collectively, municipal politicians would stand up to the provincial government, my comments here are not directed at specific individuals but at what West Vancouver Mayor Michael Smith and Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan rightly called the “dysfunctional, flawed governance model” of TransLink. I agree we need an efficient, regionwide transit system and that, provided low-income families are protected, a small addition to the sales tax may be the fairest way to provide TransLink with more funding for its $7.5-billion plan. So what are my beefs? Firstly, the mayors’ council made eight commitments in return for additional revenue; Transportation Minister Todd Stone’s watered-down version had only seven. In blending the mayors’ references to crowded and/or deficient bus services, Stone removed their specific commitment to 11 new
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B-Line routes that would be faster and make connections to town centres.Why? Secondly, the mayors referred to a “new earthquake-ready” Pattullo Bridge, the minister omitted that descriptor.Why? Thirdly, Stone also removed the mayors’ reference to light-rail transit for Surrey’s planned connections to Guildford, Newton and Langley.That leaves the transit mode and routes open to Victoria’s meddling fingers. Fourthly, for Vancouver, the mayors talked of extending the Millennium Line in a tunnel along Broadway whereas, Canada Line-style, Stone just said “rapid transit along Broadway.” Neither question mentioned UBC.That’s because the line will end at Arbutus and students would still need to transfer to BLine buses if they actually wanted to attend classes. Lastly, where the mayors said they would improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists, Stone specifically mentioned extending “the region’s cycling
affordable. Did you survey your regional members before rushing over to the “Yes” side? If not, why not? Now for the dysfunctional and flawed governance model: There is no more glaring example to cite than the outright conflict of interest in which the system has placed District of North Vancouver Mayor Richard Walton. Newly elected members of council swear an oath under the Local Government Act to foster the economic, social and environmental well-being of their (own) communities. Trouble is, any of those members who are named to un-elected Metro Vancouver committees are required to remove their municipal hats when serving on a regional committee, such as the Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation (TransLink) that Walton chairs. I hope you’re keeping track of the conflicts because there’s a significant one yet to come: Last September two members of the council were appointed to the TransLink board, one of whom is
and pedestrian walkway networks.” Neither side appears ready to upset the cycling vote-block by suggesting cyclists over age 19 share the cost via annual licences and insurance. So having read the preamble and because nothin’s done for nothin’ I’m left with the most important questions of all for the minister:Why did you amend the mayors’ references to a 0.5 per cent increase to the sales tax to read, “A new 0.5% Metro Vancouver Congestion Improvement Tax,” why change “referendum” to “plebiscite” and why omit the mayors’ commitment to independent audits and public reporting? Were the changes just a thinly disguised marketing ploy or is it that you couldn’t risk any comparison with local government referendums which require dollars approved to be spent only on the projects specifically described in prereferendum advertising? The final point concerns the chamber of commerce: We all know efficient transportation is essential to business but it needs to be
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Fireworks herald baby’s Jan. 1 arrival From page 1
she might get sent to another hospital, because no obstetrician was immediately available when she arrived at Lions Gate. “I remember that’s not
what I wanted. I wanted my baby to be born in the same hospital and the same city I’ve grown up in,” she said. In the end, she got her wish. Around midnight, Messinger said, “I
heard fireworks.” At the time, however, she was concentrating on more important matters, including the arrival of the anesthesiologist packing some big gun pain medication. “It was the best New Year’s toast I ever had,” she said. A few hours later, at 2:43 a.m., Calvin made his appearance, weighing
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still alive back there. We’re hopeful, but at this point, he’s been out for five days,” Danks said on Monday evening. The biggest help to the search would be for a witness to come forward with information about where Jin was headed, allowing rescuers to focus their effort. Jin, who also goes by the name Leon Joy, is described as Asian, five foot six with a slim build. He was likely wearing a
black Salomon backpack with white stripes on the straps. The disappearance is similar to the case of Tom Billings, the British tourist who was last seen in November 2013. Weeks later, a witness came forward to say Billings was on the North Shore and headed to the backcountry, triggering a massive search. “It’s frightening. It really is,” Danks said. “We have two guys the same age, very fit. They’ve done a little bit of research
on the Internet and unfortunately, they’re just not aware of how big the backcountry is and how quickly you can be very, very remote,” he said. “I think we really need to stress to the public that these areas are closed to the public during the winter for a reason,” Danks said. Anyone who may have seen Jin on the trails, aboard transit or has any information on his whereabouts is asked to contact police immediately by calling 9-1-1.
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Young students moving from elementary to secondary school face a world of challenges. With a new environment, new classmates and new social pressures, many young people struggle to maintain focus on their schoolwork and can end up feeling lost in the process. West Vancouver School District is introducing a program designed to help students and their families manage this transition and thrive in their new surroundings. To this end, grade 7 and 8 Science and Social Studies teachers in West Vancouver School District have been meeting to discuss specific needs of students as they advance to their new environments. From curriculum, communication and instructional details to learning resources and digital tools, teachers have begun working on providing West Vancouver School District students with a blended classroom approach including standard textbooks, hands on materials and digital devices. “Students will benefit from having a team of teachers working between the elementary and secondary schools who are in contact with each other and are able to share ideas about the best ways to support their students,” said Lynne Tomlinson, Director of Instruction and Innovation at West Vancouver School District. “Although our teachers work in different buildings, they will have had the time to plan together and create a more seamless transition for students moving to secondary school.”
Parents will also notice some changes. “Our Grade 8 parents will probably see more connections to the digital learning that we have already developed in our elementary schools. Many students bring their own devices to school and parents will see a continued blended approach to learning in the Grade 8 classroom.” One of the most important parts of the program will be the degree to which teachers at both levels can coordinate their efforts. “Our Grade 7 teachers will know exactly what our students need to prepare for the following year and our Grade 8 teachers will have a firm idea of the skills and development that can be expected as new students move up to secondary school. Most importantly, the professional dialogue and shared resources will help teachers to support students in an integrated approach to learning.” This exciting new development will allow educators to establish a strong, supportive network for West Vancouver School District students moving from elementary to secondary school. “Together, we hope to help our students to design their own educational journeys with a practical, manageable and exciting vision of the future.”
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YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to HOME & GARDEN
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TheWild Bird Trust of B.C. offers free walks at The Conservation Area at Maplewood Flats on the second Saturday of every month.The next walk will be Saturday, Jan. 10 at 10 a.m. Participants will look for woodpeckers and other winter birds. Meet atWBT’s site office, 2645 Dollarton Hwy., NorthVancouver. Walks go rain or shine.
Welcome to a new year bursting with new ideas and new gardening trends for 2015. Change is subtle and ongoing in my garden, and I rarely make significant alterations. I am considering removing the last bastion of lawn in my garden and replacing it with a pond or something else. But that idea is stewing in my subconscious for the moment. It is important to be open to new ideas in the garden. Some ideas just simply won’t work, others are too expensive. But many ideas can be modified and adapted to suit your own needs. So with those thoughts in mind, here are some garden trends for 2015 to consider. From the Garden Media Group website, gardenmediagroup.com, comes their 2015 Garden Trends Report. The report revealed a 2014 global survey of 30,000 consumers by Accenture
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Give home interiors a lift to battle winter bleakness The decorations have all been put away and the tree is down. January can be a bit of a depressing month for some. The days are shorter and the weather is usually a little grey. Rather than succumb to the winter blues, why not spend a little time giving the interior of your home a lift during these grey days? There are many ways to add life to your living room and bedrooms. One of the easiest ways is to add colour. Toss cushions and throws are fantastic for this. And during the month of January store shelves are full of great sales and bargains. Look for brightly coloured cushions that will add a splash of colour to your couch and arm chairs. Complementary throws can be laid across the back of your loveseats and couches as well.
Every year Pantone, a United States company considered to be an authority on colour forecasting for the year ahead, publishes their top picks for colour in design and technology. This year Pantone has chosen colours from nature. Warm, soft colour tones such as Aquamarine, Toasted Almond and Lucite Green are just a few of the trends this year. Any one of these colour tones may work beautifully as toss cushions in your living room. You may want to tackle a small paint project during the month of January.You will be amazed how a simple change of paint colour on a wall can transform the entire space. Adding light to your room is another wonderful way to brighten up a space. Placing additional table and reading lamps in strategic areas can
ORCHID CARE AND CULTURE Anna Kanz of the Vancouver Orchid Society will give a presentation and demo Thursday, Jan. 8, 10:30 a.m. at West Vancouver Seniors’ Activity Centre, 695 21st St. $2.25 drop-in. Contact Mary Delaney, 604-921-4117. CAPILANO GARDEN CLUB meets the second Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Canyon Heights Christian Assembly, 4840 Capilano Rd., North Vancouver. Margaret Cadwaladr will be the guest speaker at the Jan. 12 meeting and she will speak about her book InVeronica’s Garden:The Social History of the Milner Gardens and Woodland. New members welcome: $25. Guests: $5. 604-926-2304
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accomplish this. Replacing a lampshade with a different colour is a wonderful way to add colour and texture to a room. Look for brightly coloured lampshades at stores such as Homesense and The Bay. In addition, never underestimate the impact fresh flowers have in a room. Fresh flowers have a way of adding life and colour to a space. Flowers have been shown to trigger our happy emotions and heighten our sense of contentment. For more information on Pantone’s 2015 colour
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increasing focus on health and wellness by saying, “People aren’t just gardening for beauty, they are gardening to nourish their communities, the environment and their own well being. And they want brands to help them do it.” Some trends are a matter of government policy change, such as the Government of British Columbia’s proposed amendments to the Integrated Pest Management Regulation. The changes will impact both vendors (retailers) and users (applicators and homeowners). Among the changes, a pesticide applicator’s license will now be required to spray pesticides on private land, except for products in Schedule 5 that are exempt for unlicensed consumer use. The list of those exempted products will be developed soon. Another change will require resident notification before pesticides are sprayed on private landscaped areas. Businesses selling
Schedule 5 or “consumer use” pesticides will now require a vendor license to sell those products. Under the amendments pesticide products will now be stored so that customers can’t access them directly. And the herbicide glyphosate will now only be permitted for use without license on listed noxious weeds. The government has stated that the new regulations will come into effect in fall 2015 but that timeline may be pushed back to allow industry to adjust to the new regulations. From Canadian marketing research firms Marcon and Zaunscherb Roberts Blair Inc., a report entitled “Boomer consumers are changing” explains how the baby boomers are changing their spending habits. Boomers were born between 1945 and 1965, putting them between the ages of 48 and 68 years old. Canadian boomers built the Canadian horticulture industry over the past quarter century by making gardening one of Canada’s most popular hobbies.
Times are changing though; many boomers are not the debt-free retirees they thought they would be. Inflation, college tuition for the kids, longer life spans and the exponential rise in housing costs have left many boomers looking at their financial options more closely. The report stated that demand for condominiums and town homes will continue to rise as children seek the only
affordable way to enter the real estate market and parents look to downsize. Smaller homes mean smaller gardens requiring new products tailored to match. The report also highlighted that boomers are more likely to build or renovate outdoor living spaces for family entertainment than other demographic groups. There are so many trends in society, art, music
and pop culture that it’s hard to include them all here. Perhaps the most transformational trend is urban farming. The realization that healthy people need healthy food to eat is changing the way our food is being grown. People are refusing to buy or eat GMO food. Foods grown with pesticides are being avoided in favour of organically grown. And industrial
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CHANGE? Rob Shirkey, founder of the environmental organization Our Horizon, will present his proposal to require climate change information labels on gas pumps Wednesday, Jan. 21, 7 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. westvanlibrary.ca
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From page 14 North Vancouver. Free. No registration required. WOVEN CEDAR BRACELETS Join local weaver Tracy Williams to create a cedar bracelet Sunday, Jan. 18, 1-2:30 p.m. at the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. $8.25. Pre-register at 604-990-3755. CAN A SIMPLE STICKER HELP US ACT ON CLIMATE
FILM NIGHT The documentary Just Eat It: A FoodWaste Story will be screened Wednesday, Jan. 21, 7-8:30 p.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Free. No registration required. CITY PARK STEWARDS Bring family and friends
GUIDED WALKING TOURS VanDusen Botanical Garden at 5251 Oak St.,Vancouver, offers tours daily at 1 p.m. and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Meet at the information desk. Free for members or with garden admission. vandusengarden.org INVASIVE PLANTS
farming methods secretly caught on film showing inhumane treatment of farm animals living in deplorable conditions have awakened peoples’ desire to change the industrial food system to become healthier and more sustainable.
Todd Major is a journeyman horticulturist, garden designer and builder, teacher and organic advocate. stmajor@shaw.ca Report invasive species in B.C. communities to the provincial hotline, 1-888933-3722, through the Invasive Species Council of British Columbia.The council operates a provincewide hotline intended to help communities protect local resources and connect residents to committee groups active in their area.The council is an action-oriented, non-profit organization working to reduce the impact of invasive species in B.C. Membership is free and open to anyone willing to work collaboratively. bcinvasives.ca Compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email listings@nsnews.com
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I recently received a letter from a gentleman asking the question, “When is it appropriate to kick someone out of a restaurant? If there were someone drunk and causing a ruckus they would be asked to leave. Why not children, parents and guardians that chose not to control their little terrors’ behaviour?” He was eating in a family restaurant and understood there would be children present. But the noise level from one family was, in his view, simply over the top. What is appropriate, expected and permissible for children in a family restaurant? Let’s face it, kids are not going to sit quietly, conversing with others at the table, waiting patiently for their meals to appear. On the other hand, yelling and screaming or madly running around the place is not acceptable behaviour. When we take our children to a restaurant there are actions we can take to make the experience wonderful for us, them and other patrons. Timing is the first consideration. Bring your kids just before they are famished or bring a snack with you. Hungry kids are not patient kids so going out for a meal just before
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they are ready to eat works best. On the other hand, you want to time the meal so that when it does arrive they are ready to eat. One family I knew used to take the kids to a family restaurant in their neighbourhood and they would order by phone ahead of time. That way, when they arrived right at dinnertime the table was ready and they only had to wait minutes for the meals to come out of the kitchen. When your child is a baby, choosing a booth works best. A booth will give you space for her baby seat and booths are a bit darker so it’s easier for her to nap. It’s also more private for when you are nursing her. Whether you can plan your meal around her nap or not, bring plenty of supplies. Plan for her to be awake the whole time. Bring diapers and wipes, a blanket (in case the
restaurant is drafty), extra drinks if she’s drinking juice or water and soft quiet toys that you know she enjoys. Place her so that she can see what’s going on. She will love looking at all the people and activity and doubtless there will be folks who will want to smile at her and make silly faces. It gets more challenging with toddlers and preschoolers. They aren’t satisfied to simply sit and look around; they want to be active and to be entertained. Some family restaurants provide quiet activities such as paper place mats and crayons so the children can colour while waiting. But don’t count on it. Besides all the supplies you would bring with a baby, bring toys. Soft picture books, crayons and colouring books are good choices. Avoid noisy or hard plastic toys.You want her engaged but not noisy. Sitting still is not a talent exhibited by most kids. So, take them for a walk after you order your meal. Go to the washroom (kids love to see bathrooms even if they don’t need to use them) or walk around outside the building. I’ve seen parents arrive with their kids and then simply ignore them. The adults are chatting away
and expecting their kids will just sit quietly and wait for their food, and then eat equally quietly. In these situations kids are virtually guaranteed to behave badly, just to get some attention. They are reminding their folks that they are also present. And don’t suddenly expect your children to demonstrate better table behaviours in restaurants than they do at home. If mealtimes are chaos at home, that’s where you need to do the work to improve manners and behaviours, not at the restaurant. However if the parents involve their children in conversation, it’s so pleasant. Everyone is chatting and smiling and laughing and having a great time. Treat your children with the same respect as you do the other adults and you will have a lovely meal. Taking kids out to restaurants (other than the obvious fast food spots) is great.You get a break from cooking and your children are learning how to behave while eating in public. Kathy Lynn is a professional speaker and author ofVive la Différence, Who’s In Charge Anyway? and But Nobody Told Me I’d Ever Have to Leave Home. Sign up for her informational newsletter at parentingtoday.ca.
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ROMANCING THE STOVE Angela Shellard presents recipes for a movie night at home. page 20
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Many years from now, when I reach an age or life stage that permits it, I would like to retire to a small, comfortable abode outside the big city. It will be a place I can spend my days bragging about the accomplishments of my children and reflecting, at a slow and deliberate cadence that I will have earned, on the massive social and cultural changes I have witnessed over the course of my life. I do not aspire to spend my days chasing a little white ball across 18 manicured greens, nor to run errands in a ludicrously expensive, high-performance automobile with an engine better suited to a jet plane. No, I will know that I have finally “made it” when I can install and employ an imposing wood-burning oven, made of stone or brick, in my backyard. In that oven, which is to be a hybrid forno-tandoorbarbecue pit contraption, I will prepare some of my all-time favourite foodstuffs, including naan, spit-roasted beast, hearty bread and traditional Neapolitan pizza.
This latter, with its signature charred edges and crispy dough bubbles, ranks among the world’s greatest food creations and, when prepared with due care and high-quality toppings, usually succeeds in satisfying most palates. My forno fantasy was re-awakened on a recent visit to the new Il Castello Pizzeria on East Second Street, housed in the space formerly occupied by Cinnamon’s Chocolates. Il Castello is so new, in fact, that the restaurant’s awning still bears portions of the phrase “Makers of fine chocolates and delectable confections” from the previous occupants. Inside, however, the space is all contemporary pizzeria, an airy and minimalist room with parquet and checked tile flooring and rustic wooden accents, including an old wine cask positioned near the entrance. I visited Il Castello with my family after The Boy wrapped up a weekend soccer tournament. I noted that no other cleat-bearing kids had found their way to this particular pizzeria, which is a real shame, as the eight-inch, eight-dollar kids cheese pizza represented good value given its highquality ingredients and was an unqualified hit with The Boy and his sister, Blondie. Il Castello is a Neapolitan pizza specialist, and its menu is appropriately small and focused, featuring two salads, 10 regular pizzas and a weekly special. Patrons order from a chalkboard at the host stand at the front of the restaurant and can
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would look spelled out in tile on a similar device. We returned to our seats just as our meals arrived. My wife DJ selected the star of the meal, in my opinion, a wonderfully simple and delicious pizza called the Bianca, comprised of tangy, prickly and polyphenol-rich olive oil, medallions of fresh mozzarella, oregano, roasted garlic and a generous garden of peppery rocket.The pie was perfectly balanced, rich and fresh, and its ingredients allowed the crisp and chewy (hallmark traits of good Neapolitan pizza) crust to shine. The aforementioned kids pizzas, simply topped with chunky, house-made tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella, boasted the same fabulously rendered crusts and disappeared quickly.
My pizza, a creative and thoughtful pie called the Zucca, was topped with butternut squash, strips of pancetta, a sprinkling of toasted pine nuts, fresh mozzarella and crispy fried sage leaves. Careful consideration for balance of flavours has clearly gone into the development of the Zucca pizza; the salty pancetta is intended to offset the sweetness of the squash, while the crunchy and toasty pine nuts and sage leaves offer welcome textural counterparts. For my taste, however, the butternut squash, which was finely pureed and served as the pizza’s base layer, was still a touch too sweet and ultimately dominated See Rocket page 20
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When my sisters and I were kids, going to see a new movie was a really big deal, especially if it was at a drive-in (those dinosaurs of the boomer era). In today’s world of downloads and streaming, movie night is every night. Be that as it may, you still must have great snacks to munch on, something beyond the standard-issue microwave popcorn and strawberry licorice. Here are some treats that are a bit outside the box (office), but they’ll still satisfy your need to feed until the credits roll. Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic Aioli 20 fairly large brussels sprouts, stem ends trimmed and cut lengthwise into wedges (thirds or quarters, depending on the size of the sprouts) Olive oil Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 6 Tbsp good quality mayonnaise (regular or light, but not fat-free) ¼ tsp minced garlic (or more if you really like garlic)
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Romancing the Stove 1 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice ¼ tsp finely grated lemon zest Preheat oven to 400° F. Place sprout wedges on a baking sheet and drizzle with oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste and toss gently with your hands to ensure all wedges are evenly coated with oil and seasonings. Bake until tender, enough to pierce with a sharp knife and golden brown on the side touching the baking sheet, about 15 minutes.While the sprouts are roasting, mix together the mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice and zest. Serve aioli in a ramekin alongside the sprouts. Makes six to eight servings.
3 large Gala apples, cored and cut into eighths 3 large Granny Smith apples, cored and cut into eighths (you can use other apple varieties, but the Gala and Granny Smith combo is a good one) ½ cup caramel or butterscotch ice cream topping 4 ounces good quality white chocolate (use a white chocolate bar, as white chocolate chips don’t melt well) ¼ cup mini chocolate chips ¼ cup Skor toffee baking bits (found in the same section as chocolate chips) Place the sliced apples on a serving plate in rows, alternating apple varieties Drizzle the caramel topping evenly over the apples. Melt the white chocolate in the microwave, heating in 30second intervals and stirring after each interval. Once the chocolate is melted, drizzle it evenly over the apples then sprinkle the chocolate chips and toffee bits over top and serve immediately. Makes eight servings.
Parmesan Ranch Popcorn You didn’t think I’d forget the popcorn did you? 12 cups of popped popcorn (about one standard size bag of microwave popcorn) 1 ⁄3 cup butter 2 Tbsp dry ranch dressing mix (the kind that comes in an envelope) 1 ⁄3 cup grated Parmesan cheese (the better the cheese, the better the popcorn) Preheat oven to 350° F and spread the popcorn on a large baking sheet. Melt the butter in a microwave and whisk in the dressing mix and cheese until well combined. Drizzle the mixture over the popcorn and toss with your hands until popcorn is evenly coated. Bake until popcorn just turns a light golden colour, about seven minutes; serve immediately. Makes four to six servings. Angela Shellard is a selfdescribed foodie. She has done informal catering for various functions. Contact: ashellard@ hotmail.ca.
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Dance incorporates many different styles Naomi Taussig has been a dancer for more than 30 years. She tried Israeli dance for the first time when she was 20 years old, and is now an instructor with a class offered at Har El Synagogue in WestVancouver. She recently answered questions from the North Shore News about this unique form of dance.
Tell us a bit about your background in Israeli dance. I lived in Israel for my Grade 10 year of high school, participating in a program for 26 students from North America. Israeli dancing was part of our PE program at school. I returned to Israel after graduating high school back in Vancouver, and eventually completed my BA at Haifa University. I attended a few Israeli dance sessions while I was there, but didn’t really get into it until I was back in Vancouver again, working in an office out of the Jewish Community Centre, where I observed the recreational Israeli dance group (who still dances there today). I so wanted to be a part of it. I eventually ended up teaching there as well, and still do now (I am the beginners instructor) as one of the instructors for the Vancouver Israeli Dance Society who hosts the dancing at the JCC in Vancouver. How would you describe Israeli dance? Fun, friendly, a great workout, wonderful music and energy. How would you describe the movement? We pull from every dance
style out there.There are movements from all the peoples that populate Israel: European, Latin, Arab, Yemeni. You can dance upbeat or gently, high impact or low impact, there are no rules about it other than you need to have an open mind and a willing spirit. Is it a traditional type of dance or is it more modern? It started out cultural (folk), but continues to be a huge draw among many in Israeli society today. Every hit off the radio, contemporary musical artists, and young, dynamic dance choreographers are constantly pumping out new material. I try to keep up (with the new material) but I’m a fan of the oldies, too. What type of music do you use for this type of dance? I have it all.Whatever is being choreographed ends up coming to North America.We are dancing what Israeli dancers are dancing all over the world. Is it difficult to learn? I truly consider myself a specialist in teaching beginners, including people who believe, as I once did, that they have two left feet
or are unco-ordinated. I can teach anyone who is willing to try, but the people who struggle the most are perfectionists. Dancing takes time. It starts out very basic. I highly recommend coming to the beginners class and then attending consistently for several weeks until the basic steps are learned. From there, it gets more and more complicated until you build a repertoire and learn some advanced dances, but truly the secret is all in knowing those basic steps. Is it similar to any other type of dancing? There are similarities to all kinds of other dancing since we borrow from any and all dance styles and cultures out there. I see it as a basis for any other dance style you might want to learn. Start with Israeli and take it anywhere. Are there traditional outfits or costumes worn with Israeli dance? We don’t wear traditional performance-type costumes. The best clothing is what you might wear to an aerobic class or general comfy clothes. Layers are good because you will warm up as you dance.The best footwear is running shoes,
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had a few teens in my class but mostly people in their 20s through 70s. There is some turning involved, so people who don’t like turning might struggle. Do the students do any performances? No, the students don’t do an performances, the class is purely recreational.
Israeli dance is offered as a drop-in course on an ongoing basis throughout the year at Har El Synagogue in West Vancouver. The course is $6 per visit ($5 for members of Congregation Har El). For more information about class times and availability, contact Naomi Taussig at naomidance@shaw.ca.
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When you’re a college basketball team with only one returning player from the previous season, you’re likely headed for some growing pains. And if that one player gets hurt, well . . . that’s when you may be entering a world of pain. That’s the story from the first half of the PacWest season for the Capilano Blues as they sputtered to a 1-6 record.The campaign actually started relatively well as the Blues lost a squeaker in overtime on the road against a talented Quest University squad in the season opener and then rebounded to beat Kwantlen 77-67 in Game 2. Leading the way was Burnaby’s Andrew Morris, a member of the 2013-14 PacWest all-rookie team who was the only Capilano returning player this season (Vancouver’s Cole Peterson also returned but he was a non-playing redshirt last season). Morris averaged 25.5 points and 13.5 rebounds in those first two games and then got hurt. He missed the next four games and the Blues lost them all, including some winnable contests against similarly struggling teams. So that’s the bad news. Is there any good news?Yes, there is. Quite a bit, actually. Morris is back in the lineup now and ready for a strong second term.The Blues will also get a friendlier schedule from here on out. So far they’ve played only
two games at home and five on the road. In the second term they’ll get seven road games and seven home games, including six of their final eight contests at home to end the season. On top of it all, the Blues are still in good position to make the playoffs, currently sitting in a three-way tie for the sixth and final playoff spot with Kwantlen and Columbia Bible College. New head coach Jon Acob, however, is realistic about his team’s chances of challenging for a provincial title this season. “Overall it’s a rebuilding year,” he said. “We’re basically a high school team.We have nine guys that are straight from high school. . . . But they were good high school players. I’m looking forward to next year. Hopefully they get a lot of minutes this year and they contribute a lot next year.” Leading the charge for the rookies is point guard Martin Bogajev from Burnaby who helped carry the team while Morris was out and now sits seventh in the league with a scoring average of 13.7 points per game. “He’s got a good chance of making the all-rookie team, if not rookie of the year,” said Acob. “We wouldn’t have been in some of those games if it wasn’t for Martin.” Other notable recruits include Sutherland’s Graddy Zubaidi, Sentinel’s Braeden Fitzpatrick, and Burnaby’s Reese Morris, the MVP of last year’s AAA provincial championships.
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The annual New Year’s pro tournament at North Vancouver’s Evergreen Squash Club may not be as grand as it once was but that doesn’t mean it’s any less significant to the club’s members. In fact, the tournament probably means a whole lot more now that it’s been re-branded Evergreen Squashes Cancer. The club has been hit hard by cancer, first with the death of 10-year-old junior member Safiya Mawani in 2012 and then with the loss of powerhouse organizer Paul Marley last year. It was Marley’s tireless efforts as tournament chairman that grew the annual Comfort Inn Open into one of the biggest squash tournaments in Canada, featuring topranked professionals from around the world. Marley had a knack for rallying support for the event and drumming up the
sponsorship money needed to put it on. “Everyone knew Paul and everyone liked Paul. He’s missed, for sure,” said club head pro Phil Arthur. “He had so much enthusiasm and drive and love for the sport. He was so dedicated to making that tournament work. He put in so many hours.” This year’s tournament, the first since Marley’s death last March, may be smaller but there’s still star power, headlined by Australia’s Rachel Grinham, a former world No. 1 who is currently No. 13. “She’s pretty much a legend,” Arthur said of the 2007 World Open champion. “She’s amazing.” Grinham will be joined by three other top-50 female pros, including Canada’s No. 1 player Samantha Cornett, in a round robin tournament that will run for four days starting Thursday and culminating in a 3 p.m. final on Sunday.
The tournament will also feature an amateur event boasting more than 100 top local players. The club is hoping to raise $20,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society through ticket sales and donations. One anonymous club member has already pledged to match any online donations if the total reaches $5,000 or more — it’s already up past $4,000, said Arthur. For tournament updates and ticket information visit evergreensquash.com. ••• The Evergreen Squash Club is also celebrating the accomplishments of one of its junior players. West Vancouver’s Lucia Bicknell, 12, beat top players from around North America and beyond to win the U13 division at the Canadian Junior Open in late 2014. She followed that up with an appearance in the semifinals at the U.S. Junior Open and this week is competing in the premier junior event in the
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