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Celebrate the Season

The City of North Vancouver extends holiday greetings to its residents, businesses and visitors. Please note, City Hall will be closed from noon on December 24 - December 28, and on January 3. City Hall will be open from December 29 - 31.

Visit the City’s ‘Celebrate the Season’ webpage for information about events taking place throughout the community, snow preparedness and clearing, safety tips, sustainable holiday ideas, as well as a winter photo gallery and a message from Mayor Mussatto. More information at www.cnv.org/CelebrateTheSeason.

If you have an emergency regarding sewer, water drainage or roads during this time, please contact the Operations Emergency Line at 604-988-2212. Hours of operation for recreational facilities and the City Library vary over the holiday season. Visit www.cnv.org for details. Enjoy a safe and happy holiday season!

Are you Snow Ready? Snow season is upon us and significant snowfall is anticipated. The City monitors road and weather conditions throughout the winter months and dispatches crews when snow and icy conditions are forecast.

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Christmas In Connecticut ~ December 9th, 2010 A female magazine writer (Barbara Stanwyck) who's not a homemaker has to entertain both a war veteran and her boss over the Christmas holidays. A Christmas Story ~ December 16th, 2010 A nostalgic 1940s-set memoir of a young boy who wants a BB gun for Christmas. White Christmas 1954 ~ December 23rd, 2010 Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney & Vera-Ellen help a retired WW2 general put on musical show at his Vermont inn. Holiday Inn 1942 ~ December 30th, 2010 Bing Crosby & Fred Astaire try to establish a country inn that's only open on holidays.

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elf-proclaimed environmental activist Fred Kay spent a fair bit of time this year outside MP Andrew Saxton’s Lower Lonsdale office, protesting the ecological dangers of the tar sands operations. And, the Lynn Valley resident said he plans to be back out on the sidewalk again if his federal representative doesn’t present Parliament with a petition he wrote. In November, after months of collecting signatures — 1,635 John Hancocks he claims — Kay met with Saxton to discuss his concerns. At the meeting, Kay gave Saxton a copy of his petition, which asked for the elimination of federal subsidies and tax breaks for oil companies in the tar sands and a moratorium on any corporate expansion in the area. Kay said Saxton gave him a verbal commitment to bring his petition to Ottawa. Since that November meeting, however, Kay believes Saxton has not kept up his end of the bargain as there is no record of his petition in Hansard transcripts. Kay said he is in contact with Fin Donnelly’s office, MP for New Westminster, Coquitlam and Port Moody, for help in tracking his petition. Donnelly is known for his environmental activism and holds the position of the NDP’s fisheries critic. Saxton, via email from Ottawa, said he has every intention to discuss the Kay’s concerns in Parliament, but said the format of Kay’s petition needed to be redone in order to be presented officially. “The petition was not in acceptable form therefore required preparation before being presented,” wrote Saxton. “Unfortunately, I was unable to present it before the Christmas break. I have full intention of presenting it as soon as the House resumes in January [2011].” Kay, however, remains skeptical. The federal Conservatives have a history of voting against climate change legislation, of which the tars sands is considered piece of the puzzle. Bill C-311, titled the Climate Change Accountability Act, was killed in November before any Senate debate took place after the bill was passed in the House of Commons. “I believe that Canada is regarded as obstructionist in regards to climate change,” said Kay. “What good is the economy to us if we don’t have an earth that supports it?” Kay isn’t the only North Vancouverite questioning Saxton’s stance on the environment. Leslie Palleson is one of a handful of mothers that met with Saxton in October to discuss their opposition to the Northern Gateway project. Palleson said she was disappointed when Saxton voted against a tanker ban earlier this month for B.C.’s North Coast — the area of the province that will host the end of a pipeline Enbridge is proposing to build from Edmonton. She said a vote to allow tankers to the area is driven by financial interests, not the concerns of his constituents. “I went away from our meeting feeling like it happened in the vacuum. We went there and he heard what we said. He was very respectful when we spoke and very pleasant,” said Palleson. “But when we left it felt like it never happened. They just want to make money of course.” The decision to ban tankers in the area was victorious in a tight vote of 143 to 138. In addition to the vote in the House of Commons, all nine First Nations groups on the North and Central Coast have declared a ban on tankers. ForestEthics, a Vancouver-based environmental group, said they plan to target North Vancouver residents through direct mail and old-fashioned door knocking to let them know how Saxton voted on the issue. ForestEhics staff said polling indicates that 80 per cent of British Columbians were in favour of a tanker ban and they feel North Vancouver residents were part of that majority. skolenko@northshoreoutlook.com twitter.com/seankolenko

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he need was there, but the number of sponsors was down, says the North Shore Christmas Bureau coordinator. As an employee of the Family Services of the North Shore (FSNS), Janet Sanderson has been organizing the Christmas Bureau’s grocery and toy hampers for the past eight years. This year turned out to be one of the organization’s busiest. The Christmas Bureau relies on the Sponsor a Family Program and donations to offer its services. It cost $80 to sponsor a person, which provides a $50 grocery gift certificate and $30 for a Christmas present, Sanderson said. This year, 1,887 people in low-income positions signed up to receive food and toy gift cards — 996 of them were children. The number of families and individuals sponsoring recipients only covered 53 per cent of the parties on the list. “It was an expensive year for [FSNS],” Sanderson said, noting the not-for-profit footed the rest of the bill. The community-based agency has held the Christmas Bureau for more than 30 years, spokesperson Sue Bauman said. Every year the number of people in need hovers around 2,000, she said, adding a lot of residents in the working poor category came to the bureau this holiFamily Services of the North Shore day season. Christmas Bureau Coordinator Janet “We have gotten used to the fact that there are pockets Sanderson. of poverty on the North Shore,” Bauman said. Rob Newell photo If you want to help the FSNS pay for this year’s Christmas Bureau visit www.familyservices.bc.ca or drop off a cheque at the centre at 101-255 West 1st Street in North Van. Any dollar amount over the Christmas Bureau spending will be put toward NSFS’s counselling programs. Each year the organization raises $1 million to help provide services. The centre offers counselling and programs for battered women, abused youth and parents and families. “We have 600 people that go through our counselling services,” Bauman said.

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he rain poured down in sheets, cutting the sightseeing trip short. Illuminated by lightening flashes, the BC Boys Choir ran for shelter underneath the arches of the Charles Bridge. They joined a large gaggle of people seeking refuge from the onslaught of Mother Nature. All of them were, essentially, stuck, held captive under one of Prague’s most famous gothic structures. And then time slowed, Gerald van Wyck recalls. It COFFEE started with a voice. Soon all WITH 32 boys were singing. “You should conduct Rebecca Aldous them,” someone from the raldous@northshore outlook.com choir said. But van Wyck didn’t move. The whole crowd didn’t move. For 20 minutes everybody stood still and listened to the songs as they filled the space under the massive sandstone blocks. At that point van Wyck knew the program was a success. It was magical, he says. Besides his 13-year stint as the boys choir’s music director, van Wyck now teaches music history, conducting and choir at Vancouver Community College. He also works as West Vancouver United Church’s minister of music, leads their choir and conducts the community Pacific Spirit Choir. Most recently, van Wyck helped create the Pacific Spirit Children’s Choir, which after two years, consists of 50 children ages four to 17. Music is, and has always been, at the core of van Wyck’s life. His mother was a singer with the Canadian Opera Chorus. On family vacations they would sing their hearts out on road trips. Van Wyck would later earn a music degree at the University of Toronto. He moved to North Shore with his wife in 1987 for the job at the West Vancouver United Church. It was at the church that van Wyck experienced something he’d only dreamt of — participating in the construction of an organ. By the side of Martin Pasi, one of North America’s most notable organ builders, van Wyck carefully studied the organ’s design and gave input into its

sound. He was there when the Washington-based organ builder poured the 1,849 pipes. It took Pasi a week to assemble the organ in the church and another two weeks to reshape the pipes so the organ’s sound suited the room. Built in the style of Bach’s time, it took three men a year-and-a-half to construct the organ. When it was completed, van Wyck took a seat in front of its keys. But instead of playing, all he could do was stare – stare up at the gleaming pipes and intricate woodwork. Van Wyck’s mission in life, he says, is to integrate novice and professional musicians so they can learn from another, while involving children in the art form. “Music in a sense has become a spectator sport,” he says. People plug into iPods or listen to tunes alone in their cars, but being involved in music is a profound experience, whether it’s as a musician or in an audience watching a live performance, he continues. It is all encompassing, rather than isolating, van Wyck says. Vancouverites had a taste of that during the Winter Olympics, when downtown crowds would spontaneously erupt into our nation’s anthem, van Wyck notes. Van Wyck still sings on road trips, these days with his wife and their dog Carmen. The couple both ride motorcycles and Carmen fits in a backpack that van Wyck wears. There is very little planning involved in these excursions, he says. If it’s cloudy in the west, they go east. No matter where they head, there is nothing quite as liberating as bellowing from the bottom of your lungs while on a country road, van Wyck says, with a smile. “To me music is an expression of the divine,” he says. “It is a very honest, soulful, emotional and intellectual process.” raldous@northshoreoutlook.com twitter.com: RebeccaAldous

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Lower voting age not the answer Liberal leadership candidate Mike de Jong, with support from counterpart George Abbott, wants the province to look at lowering the legal voting age to 16. That means some Grade 10 students, who aren’t even trusted to drive on their own yet – let alone study for a test – would help elect the next government. It would give youth a greater voice, but the real intent here is to generate greater voter turnout, which hit a record low at 51 per cent in 2009. It wasn’t much better in 2005, when it was 58 per cent. As far back as 1983, it was 70 per cent. Lowering the voting age from 18 could also change the focus of elections, from, say, the HST, or infastructure spending to tuition rates, minimum wage, or the environment. Certainly, issues discussed less in past elections could gain prominence as candidates try to entice younger voters. We could see social media play an even greater role. Would we see new parties, dedicated solely to issues affecting youth, sprout? Could we see younger candidates – as young as 16? Schools already discuss political issues during election campaigns, and even host all-candidates meetings. Students might take a greater interest in them if they knew their vote counted for something. But do we want political candidates pandering to the most easily manipulated demographic of voters, those who are too young to remember a party’s past sins? Lowering the voting age won’t guarantee a greater percentage of voter turnout. It would come at a cost, as well. Politicians would be better off examining why voter participation is in decline, instead of blaming a hockey playoff game. Maybe they just aren’t as interesting. Maybe voter turn-out has declined in recent years because voters have no one worthy to vote for? What voters in this province want is someone who will take the best interests of British Columbia, as a whole, to heart, not just the specific interests of campaign contributors, be they labour unions or big business, someone with the desire to make this province a better place, not just guided by their own ambitions. If people aren’t interested in politics it is because they have been ignored for so long they feel politics just don’t matter anymore. Lowering the voting age is a nice idea, but we think Mr. de Jong is missing the point. –Black Press

Windsor’s Trevor Ott kicks the ball during a junior boys’ soccer playoff semifinal match between the Dukes and Argyle Pipers last month. Windsor won the game 2-1 to advance to the North Shore NSSAA title but lost 5-nil to West Vancouver’s Sentinel Spartans. With the victory, Sentinel advanced to the Vancouver & District championship game and defeated Burnaby 1-0. Steve Sorko photo

— LET TERS TO THE EDITOR — One streamlined municipality would benefit taxpayers Editor, I am dismayed but not surprised that the three North Shore municipalities are the fourth, fifth, and sixth worst offenders in B.C. regarding operating-spending growth and population and inflation growth of municipalities in B.C. with a population over 25,000 for the years 2000 to 2008. The District of North Vancouver spent 3.41 per cent more than population and inflation growth since 2000. West Van District spent 3.19 per cent more, and the City of North Van spent 2.76 per cent. Laura Jones, vice-president, Western Canada, for the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, states: “A large fraction of municipal budgets is wages. There would be huge cost savings if politicians worked to close the gap between public and private sector compensation.” She continues: “Pick a private sector job. Its municipal equivalent pays an astounding 35 per cent more.” The municipal politicians on the North Shore had better re-evaluate their priorities when they consider

their 2011 budgets or they will lose their seats on council. We should have one streamlined municipality instead of three that are bleeding municipal taxpayers dry. And, this letter does not even take into consideration regional projects and what these will cost the people on the North Shore. The system needs to be fixed. Wendy Qureshi, North Vancouver

It’s time to find out B.C. Green Party is ready to ‘step up to the plate’ Editor, I’ve read that the Green Party of B.C. is socially progressive, fiscally responsible and environmentally conscious. I’ve also read that the Green Party of B.C. is the only political party that is governed by a written set of principles: sustainability, social justice, grassroots democracy, non-violence, community based economy, gender equality, diversity, decentraliza-

tion, personal and global responsibility and ecological wisdom. These 10 Green Principles, that come from the Global Green Charter, describe what many of my friends are asking for in a political party today. Subscribing to these principles, as the fundamental premise that guides their work and actions, gives me great respect for the Greens. Now, for my question: I want to know, with media, in all forms, talking about the need for “another party” because of the uproar and nonsense displayed by the Liberals and NDP, why is no reference being made to the Green Party of B.C.? From what I saw of her performance in the 2009 elections, the Green Party of B.C. has a capable and charismatic leader, Jane Sterk; I’m sure that she is willing, able and prepared to present views with which thousands of British Columbians might agree. This was proven in the 2009 election, when nearly 10 per cent of British Columbians voted for Green Party of B.C. candidates. I’m not asking your newspaper to support the Green Party of B.C.; I’m not sure that I will vote for the Green Party of B.C. candidate in our riding in the next

election; but I think it appropriate and necessary, at this crucial time, to ask leader Jane Sterk some tough questions. We may be glad we did! Personally, I’d like to hear her answers, hear more about her party, hear why the Greens might be the “Third Party” that could step up to the plate right now. Gordi Moore, West Vancouver

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t’s a natural wonderland throughout the year, but at Christmas, this place really shines. Capilano Suspension Bridge, known worldwide for its famous heights, is all decked out for the season. The Canyon Lights display, which has over 250,000 lights throughout, is a great place for families. Running until Jan. 2, an evening here can also include a visit with glass blower Malcolm McFadyen, live music from the “Holiday Band,” hot chocolate, gingerbread and more. Funds collected go to support the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn CAT’S Fund. EYE B Helping everyone find their way through the trees Cat Barr and trimmings are staffers cbarr@westvancouver.com Caitlin Mann, left, and Bryana Gaffney. C Capilano Suspension Bridge owner Nancy Stibbard, centre, and her family were all out on this night to see the lights come on for the first time this season. D Communications manager Stacy Chala, left, and vice president Sue Kaffka get ready to do the countdown with the crowd on the first night of magical lights. E North Vancouver District firefighters Jared Ewart, left, and Grant Smith collect donations for the BC Burn Fund.FOperations manager Christina Simpson and assistant operations supervisor Sahil Pancholi greet guests at the front doors on opening night. G Handing out glow in the dark Santa necklaces to all the kids on opening night are group sales manager Helen Hall, left, and assistant Tarlan Seyedfarshi.

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The North Shore Neighbourhood House has been dishing out Christmas dinner to young and old for 15 years.

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elen Halpin doesn’t make it out to the North Shore Neighbourhood House as often as she used to. At least, not since they cancelled bingo. But the 92-year-old North Vancouver resident does make a point to turn up each Christmas Day — with her daughter, Cheryl Greenfield, and her grandsons, Benny and Jeffrey — for the centre’s annual Christmas dinner. “I come because I love the people. Christmas is a time to celebrate and I believe when you mix with people you’re just a lot happier,” says Halpin. “I think you’re helping others be happy too.” And while Halpin isn’t an organizer of the gathering, her words are rather prophetic. The yearly event, according Neighbourhood House staff, isn’t just about serving those who don’t have the means to celebrate Christmas, although, that’s a demand the meal does serve. It’s about getting people together — seniors, low-income families and those new to Canada, who may otherwise spend the holiday alone.

for what we’re doing. It’s just about having a place to go.”

But, with the ongoing success of the Christmas gathering, has come added pressures. Hubbard says she usually has about 70 people signed up for the meal on the week leading up to Christmas Day. This year 135 people have already registered. To accommodate for the influx, Hubbard has decided to increase this year’s capacity from 150 to 200 participants. But, such an increase means more money is needed to stage the event. Typically, all donations are used to purchase the food, including turkey with all the trimmings, and this year will be no exception. “It’s the strange paradox of the not-for-profits,” says Leslie Konatz, manager of development and community engagement at the North Shore Neighbourhood House. “The more the need there is out there, the more the donations become critical. But, of course, those are the times that people can’t give as much.” For 15 years, Lisa Hubbard (left) has been helping stage the North Shore Neighbourhood Konatz acknowledges the strong House’s Christmas dinner. North Van’s Helen Halpin (right) attends each season. donation base the centre has. But one Rob Newell photo gift, she says, stands out. An envelope from a regular contributor turned up The initial idea, says Lisa Hubbard, last Christmas, as it did every year, but the contents — a generous donation in the thoudirector of child services at the North Shore Neighbourhood House and organizer of the sands of dollars — she says with a chuckle, nearly made staff fall over. The donor had festive get-together, was to develop something for seniors to come to during the day. always given, rather quietly she notes, what he could. But he had a strong year in 2009 It evolved, she says, after she got involved with Lisa Dowling, a former Neighbourhood and wanted to share his good fortune. House employee who worked with the seniors’ community. It just made sense, she says, That generosity, she says, allowed staff to breathe easy and pay for the entire Christmas to grow the event to include families as the centre offered services to a wide range of event. And for Helen Halpin, it gave her a place to spend another Christmas Day. people. “I like coming here more than anything,” says Halpin. Staging the occasion, Hubbard says, takes a strong commitment from a host of volun“And these guys do a very good job.” teers. In addition to her family — Hubbard’s brother’s travels from San Diego each year to help out — Hubbard says she’s been working with a lot of volunteers for more than The North Shore Neighbourhood House’s Christmas dinner will take place on Dec. a decade. The cooks, a husband and wife team from North Van, she adds, have been 25, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at 225 E. Second St. For more information or to donate, call helping out since day one. 604-987-8138 or visit www.nsnh.bc.ca. “It’s something I think everyone can wrap their heads around, being by yourself for skolenko@northshoreoutlook.com Christmas,” she says. twitter.com/seankolenko “And we get cards and emails from family members of seniors who attend thanking us

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the cheque book away from Harper.” O’Brien says he strongly disagrees with Canada’s current role in Afghanistan, and thinks the government should have limited the country’s involvement to a peacekeeping role. GREG HOEKSTRA “That’s always been our role in the past. I feel like S TA F F R E P O RT E R now we’ve lost a part of our identity,” he itting next to a decorated says. “Plus, we’ve got a lot of work to do Christmas tree with his dog, here at home. I was always taught that Harley, on his lap, Kevin O’Brien you look after your family first.” pauses for a second to reflect on why But perhaps what shaped his politics he’s decided to return to political life in most was the death of his 17-year-old 2011. son a few years ago. “I guess I just thought I had something “After that happened, I really didn’t to give back,” says the former Nunavut do anything but cry for a very long MLA and Speaker of the House, who time,” says O’Brien. “You never get over now lives in Deep Cove. “After so many something like that. You just get by it. Kevin O’Brien years you get smart. You start to realize But I think it’s made me more compashow things are done in politics.” sionate... more cognizant of people’s Originally from Cape Breton, Nova struggles and their losses.” Scotia, O’Brien served as an MLA in the Northwest As a society, he adds, we should be more nurturTerritories and Nunavut from 1995 to 2004. ing to our most vulnerable members — specifically For the past five years he’s been living on the new immigrants, seniors, those living near the povNorth Shore, working as a consultant and negoerty line and the mentally ill. tiator for mining companies and special interest On the North Shore, we need to have affordable groups, but now he’s ready to shift gears once again. housing so young families can actually afford to buy Earlier this month, O’Brien announced he’s seeka home, he says. There also needs to be childcare ing the nomination as the next federal Liberal canavailable, and more training for high-tech, greendidate in North Vancouver. friendly jobs. “I think we need someone who is tough but comHowever, O’Brien won’t be alone in his bid passionate,” he says. “Someone who will stand up for the Liberal nomination. Last month, District and fight the good fight for constituents.” of North Vancouver councillor and Lynn Valley As lifelong Liberal, O’Brien is very critical of resident Roger Bassam announced that he is also Stephen Harper’s Conservative government and its throwing his name in the hat. priorities. Those interested in hearing a little more from In particular, he says the federal government both potential candidates will get their chance in should be spending more on affordable housing, the new year, when the riding association hosts a fighting child poverty, and establishing a national candidates’ debate. pharmacare program. That event is planned for Jan. 15 at the North “I think we need to take a step back and look Vancouver Holiday Inn, located at 700 Old Lillooet at how we’re spending our money,” says O’Brien. Rd. near Capilano University. “When you look at the [Conservative’s] social agenghoekstra@northshoreoutlook.com da, they’ve done nothing. Someone needs to take twitter.com/greghoekstra

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was our first airplane ride. Three goals in the final period were “The tournament ran from Dec. not quite enough 26-29, 1980. But you have to concede, every team “I remember Mattel had just introwas sure tough. duced handheld video games – football, Game 3 against Chicago ended 3-3, basketball and hockey. Little dots that a tie; we imagined were players. It seems most The team did play great, though, endparents thought that it would be a great ing up on a high. gift and the games would help keep their son quiet during the flight. Except They visited the Hockey Hall of Fame mute hadn’t been invented and 15 beepto take a peek, ing machines drove the other passengers And a Niagara Falls trip concluded crazy. We had to shut down our games the week. for most of the flight. The kids and the parents had one “We arrived late in the evening and heck of a blast, played the host team (Toronto Red Wings) They remember it well even though 30 early the next morning, Boxing Day. I years have passed. suppose it isn’t a big surprise that we lost badly (5-1) after travelling across the t’s been 30 years this Christmas country and playing on just a few hours since the North Shore Winter Club’s sleep. We slept four boys to a room with PeeWee rep hockey team flew off no chaperone – good grief. to Toronto to play in the prestigious “Later that day we travelled across Maple Leaf International Major PeeWee town by subway to the CNE and the Tournament. Hockey Hall of Fame. More firsts for all It was the trip of a lifetime for the 11of us. and 12-year-olds. “On the 27th we played Sarnia and Wade Bartok, who scored three unanplays old-timers hockey swered goals in the with the North Shore INSTANT third to eventually Dawgs, coaches two REPLAY lose 4-3, a game we teams (one boys, one probably should Len Corben girls) at the NSWC and have won. We were lencorben@yahoo.ca sits on the Club’s Minor still a bit shellHockey Committee, shocked from the remembers it well. day before and we We were chatting came out flat. hockey the other day “Our final game was played as the at Elite Xpress Body Shop in North Van [16-team tournament’s] last round-robin where he’s part owner with his Dad, John game on Dec. 28th against the Chicago Bartok (the coach of that team way back Minor Hawks. We had nothing to lose when), and he promised to find his proand played great but only managed a gram from the tournament, which he did. 3-3 tie. Someone had a hat trick, I think “The program was the key to unlockRoss MacMillian. ing my memory,” he says. “The next day we spent at Niagara “We travelled on Christmas day, Falls before returning home. The Falls which was a really big deal for most were basically frozen over. of the families. We all had to open our “We were disappointed with our tourpresents on Christmas Eve and abandon nament because we were used to winthe rest of our family. For most of us, it ning but the parents and players had

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a blast. The team really learned a lot and in the spring we won the PCAHA championship, defeating Grandview in the final game. This was especially sweet since we had lost to them in our final game in Atom. We travelled to Fort St. John to represent our region but were runner up to Mark Recchi and his team from Kamloops. It was a great season and the trip to Toronto was a big part of it.” Three of the NSWC players went on to play in the NHL. Claudio Scremin (fourth from left in the middle row in the photo above) played 17 games with San Jose Sharks in 1991-92 and ’92-93 as well as at the University of Maine and several seasons in the International League and in Europe. Dave Tomlinson (wearing the “C” in the photo) played 42 games between 1991 and 1995 with Toronto Maple Leafs, Winnipeg Jets and Florida Panthers. He played at Boston College and in the American and International leagues and in Germany. Born in North Van and now living in West Van, he’s in his first year as colour commentator on the Vancouver Canucks’ broadcasts. Joe Sakic (third from left in the front row) has recently concluded a 20-year career with Quebec Nordiques/ Colorado Avalanche that has Hockey Hall of Fame written all over it. Bartok and almost all his 1980-81 PeeWee teammates still play the game. Goalie Gary Knight backstopped the North Shore Dawgs to the title at the North American Adult Safe Hockey Championships in San Jose two years ago. The Dawgs beat Ontario in the final, 5-4 in sudden-death overtime on a goal by none other than Wade Bartok. More hockey memories for sure. This is episode 404 from Len Corben’s treasure chest of stories – the great events and the quirky – that bring to life the North Shore’s rich sports history.

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once directed, take their place in the nativity. The number of sheep, shepherds and angels changes with every pageant, but other things always stay the same, Foster says. There’s the inevitable gaggle of girls that want to be the Angel Gabriel and the event traditionally ends with the singing of Away in a Manger. This year’s pageant had a cast of 30. It was short on shepherds, so one of the new youth leaders volunteered to dawn a robe — at six feet tall he stood out among the wise men and barn dwellers. No matter what the final scene looks like, there is something magical about the moment, Foster says. The pageant is just one event that is part of the flurry of activity that fills the church during the holidays. At Christmas everything seems to intensify, Reverend Ross Lockhart says. For Lockhart, Christmas is a busy time. There is the task of decorating the church, readying children for the pageant and, of course, the music. Music is a big part of the congregation and during Christmas, it takes centre stage. “What happens is church music becomes popular at Christmas. It is the time of year where

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560

#1A STEEL BUILDING SALE! Save up to 60% on your new garage, shop, warehouse. 6 colors available! 40 year warranty! Free shipping, the first 20 callers! 1-800457-2206. www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

Day of sale is Thursday, January 6, 2011 @ 12:00 NOON.

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633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

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2002 MAZDA PROTEGE 5. H/back, red, 5/spd manual, fully loaded, 106K, $5250 firm. 604-538-9257.

Eaglehomes.ca NEW HOME AND LAND in the Shuswap! Doublewides and Singlewides...No Pad Rent! Close to shopping and recreation. Alice: 250-819-0047 mark@eaglehomes.ca

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‘SMART SHOPPER’ - (At left:) Sometimes its ‘smart’ to shop at Thrifty Foods. Just ask North Van’s Kelly Carter. On Dec. 10 Carter was handed the keys to a brand new Smart Car by Terry Dewispelaere, store manager of North Van’s Thrifty Foods, as part of the store’s grand opening contest. Since opening two months ago, customers have been entered in the contest when they use their Thrifty club card. The contest, which was unique to the North Van location, has been so popular that Dewispelaere says they’re already planning to hold a second, beginning Jan. 2. (At right:) Dewispelaere – dressed as Jolly Saint Nick – accepts a case of soup from West Vancouver resident Alex Soloman during a Dec. 17 Christmas food drive. Dewispelaere spent 24 hours in a giant shopping cart collecting nearly 100 bags of food and $400 in cash for the Salvation Army Food Bank. ‘It was a lot of fun. The North Shore is a very giving community, and it was neat to see so many families come out ... people teaching their kids about the importance of giving back.’ Greg Hoekstra photos

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ADVERTISING ACCURACY: We aim for the utmost accuracy in our advertising, but the occasional error can occur. Any error will be corrected as soon as it is recognized. Customers purchasing merchandise so affected will be advised immediately of correction. Offers in effect from Dec 23 - Dec 31, 2010.

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