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New lawn sprinkling restrictions will be introduced throughout Metro Vancouver, including the City of North Vancouver. Starting in 2011, residential lawn sprinkling hours are restricted to 4am - 9am. These restrictions are in place from June 1 to September 30.

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Residential addresses may sprinkle lawns: Even-numbered addresses: Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, 4am - 9am Odd-numbered addresses: Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, 4am - 9am

The proposed Low Level Road Improvement Project aims to address community safety while enhancing rail and port operations.

Non-residential addresses may sprinkle lawns: Even-numbered addresses: Monday and Wednesday, 1am - 6am Odd-numbered addresses: Tuesday and Thursday, 1am - 6am All non-residential addresses: Friday, 4am - 9 am

Port Metro Vancouver lead a community consultation process earlier this year. As a result of the community feedback received, a number of reﬁnements to help maximize community beneﬁts and minimize effects on nearby properties are being considered.

Properties with mixed zoning will be considered non-residential. Hand watering and sprinkling of vegetable gardens, shrubs and ﬂowers is still unrestricted. Details at www.cnv.org/SprinklingRegulations.

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celebration of life for Jim Martin, who died tragically in a house fire May 9, takes place Thursday, May 26. Martin’s death, coming only days before his 62nd birthday on May 24, has rocked the North Shore’s sports and education communities for he had a lifelong connection to both. He played soccer and rugby at North Van High, from which he graduated in 1967, and rugby with the old North Shore All-Blacks while growing up. After graduating from UBC in 1973, he began a 35-year North Vancouver teaching, coaching and administrative career with one year of substituting before landing a full-time position. The first of the 85 teams he coached – mostly rugby, but also almost every level of boys’ and girls’ basketball, and at times football, skiing, softball, track and field and volleyball – was a

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Grade 8 boys’ volleyball team at Delbrook. Martin taught at North Van Secondary from 1974 until the school’s closing in 1979 at which time he organized the final grad class’s assault on the Guinness world record for the longest volleyball game. It went day and night for a staggering 52 hours and 10 minutes, eclipsing the old mark by more than an hour. He moved to Hamilton Junior Secondary from 1979 to 1982 when it too closed and he spent his final teaching years at Carson Graham between 1982 and 1999. When I retired in 1999 as co-ordinator of athletics for the North Shore Secondary Schools’ Athletic Association after 31 years, Martin took the position for the next nine years. That is when I got to know him best, although we had worked closely together previously, particularly during the 1982-83 school year when he was NSSSAA president. His picture in running gear was emblazoned on hundreds of tee-shirts given

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If land re-zoning is allowed for the Hollyburn Mews proposal – which includes a duplex and a coach house on each of three lots – then the value of the land will increase. But by how much? Submitted image REBECCA ALDOUS S TA F F R E P O RT E R

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he district and the developer behind West Vancouver’s possible first carriage housing development are once again reaching for their calculators. Michael Geller, a Vancouver-based architect and planner who oversaw developments such as the South Shore of False Creek, has drafted a nine-unit development on three lots in the 2000-block of Esquimalt Avenue. The proposal includes a duplex, ranging in size from 1,430 to 1,650 sq.ft., and a 1,150 sq.ft. carriage house on each lot. Before Geller can break ground, the development needs an Official Community Plan (OCP) amendment and a re-zoning of the three parcels. District staff recommended the OCP amendment apply to the entire block to allow for similar infill projects on the remaining lots. Three hours’ worth of speakers chimed in with their thoughts on the project, Hollyburn Mews, at Monday night’s public hearing. Ultimately what stole the show were questions regarding the project’s estimated dollar increase as a result the re-zoning. The re-zoning would allow for more units on the lots than the original designation, essentially increasing the value of the properties. This process is called uplift; three quarters of the new value is paid to the municipality as a community amenity contribution. Council uses that money for improvements throughout West Van.

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The uplift for Hollyburn Mews was estimated to be $155,000 by real estate appraisers Burgess, Cawley, Sullivan and Associates. That’s down from a $595,000 estimate the company came to earlier in the year. The two vastly different figures raised eyebrows among the crowd. Using the most recent estimate, if council waved its re-zoning wand, tripling the permitted number of units and increasing the permitted density by 75 per cent, the value of each lot would only increase by $52,000, West Vancouver resident George Pajari said. This simply doesn’t add up, he said. If the developer were to build the same number of units within the existing zoning, he would have to spend millions to buy sufficient land, he said. “If you had to go out and buy six lots in West Van how far do you think $155,000 would get you?” Pajari asked council. Councillors Michael Smith and Bill Soprovich suggested the development’s public hearing be adjourned to the next council meeting, on June 6, to allow councillors the opportunity to review the variance. Since the hearing, the district and Geller have discussed using a formula which will more clearly define the uplift. One of the difficulties the district faces is there are no comparable developments when calculat-

ing its worth, said Bob Sokol, the district’s director of planning, lands and permits. In addition, the value difference is not based on the dollar increase of the property once the property is developed, he noted. “You can’t just look at the sale price of the project,” Sokol said. The new formula will likely have a payment to the municipality that is tied with the financial success of the project, Geller said. People often assume nine smaller houses are worth more than three larger houses, but it is not always the case, he said, noting the profitability of the project doesn’t hinge on the uplift. Many people are concerned about affordable housing within the region, yet the more the project will have to pay to the district, the higher the units’ prices will be, Geller said, adding Pajari’s figures are calculated using BC Assessment numbers which would distort the value of the land. Community amenity contributions are common; however they are usually paid to offset the cost of additional amenities for the increase in population, Geller noted. “In this case the number of people living in nine smaller houses may be no different than the ones living in three larger homes,” he said. raldous@northshoreoutlook.com

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Happy birthday, Bob Once the definition of youth culture, iconic singer Bob Dylan turns 70 this Sunday. To mark the event, The Outlook sits down with Dylan fan Richard Sheehy to talk memories, concerts, lyrics and all other things Bob himself bedridden, recuperating in hospital from a near-fatal motorcycle crash. Burnt out from the non-stop pressure of being the “voice of a generation,” Dylan crashed his Triumph bike near his home in upstate New York. Dylan wouldn’t release another critically acclaimed solo album for nearly nine years. He wouldn’t tour for eight. “I wanted to see Bob and The Band in 1974 on the comeback tour but the Canucks game was on that night and that was the only available day on the tour,” says Sheehy, shaking his head. “I missed the Rolling Thunder [Revue] in 1975, but in 1978 I saw him at the Pacific Coliseum and it was blistering rock and roll. I knew a guy who recorded that show and it was just burning stuff.” Due to geographical happenstance, Sheehy didn’t have the chance to see another Dylan concert for another eight years. But then the Never Ending Tour began — Dylan has been on a tour, dubbed the Never Ending Tour, since about 1988 — and Sheehy promised he’d never miss him again if they’re in the same town. From shows in Atlanta, to performances in Buffalo and Vancouver’s storied Orpheum Theatre, Sheehy’s made up for the lost time. He, like many fans out there, has watched Dylan grow old on stage. Now donning tailored cowboy suits and nine gallon hats, today’s Dylan is a far from cry from the cherubic folkie who, hailing from a small town in northern Minnesota, wound up in Greenwich Village. Nor is he the chain-smoking hipster of the mid ‘60s, the Christian convert of the ‘80s or the washed up troubadour of the early ‘90s. Today’s Dylan is a mixture of all of the above, part poet, part rocker and part visionary, still doing the thing he does best — singing songs. “There are always people coming to him. He goes so deep. There is that much meaning and potential to relate to his lyrics,” says Sheehy. “It’s a difficult thing. The casual music listener may not have the patience to invest in him. But for someone who is curious, someone looking for something, he hooks you.” skolenko@northshoreoutlook.com twitter.com/seankolenko

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est Vancouver’s Richard Sheehy can’t remember the first time he heard Bob Dylan’s “Like a Rolling Stone.” To grow up in Los Angeles in the 1960s, you see, was to grow up surrounded by music. Bands such as the Beach Boys, the Byrds and Love all came up in the local scene and all were at the height of their powers. And Sheehy’s siblings, particularly his older sister Louise, were heavily into both the folk and rock and roll scenes then sweeping COFFEE the continent. New albums WITH were events in those days and Sheehy, as so many others, Sean Kolenko waited breathlessly for every skolenko@northshore outlook.com monumental release from a favourite artist. But, he says, one particular moment stands alone amongst the veritable parade of Dylan-fueled listening sessions he’s been a part of. “In 1965 me and my sister [Louise] went to see the Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl,” says Sheehy, with a smile only someone who saw John, Paul, George and Ringo perform could have. “Roger McGuinn [of the Byrds] was there and Joan Baez was sitting in the next box over. On the road home “Like a Rolling Stone” came on the radio. That’s the one that sticks out.” Bruce Springsteen, once heralded a “new Dylan” upon his arrival on the music scene in the early ‘70s, called the song “the thing that kicked open the door to whole ‘60s.” He was 15 when he first heard it — on a local New Jersey radio station riding in the car with his mom — and says it singlehandedly re-invented how pop music could sound. Radio stations didn’t know what to do with the song. Clocking in at more than six minutes, “Like a Rolling Stone” was twice as long as the average tune of the day. The Beatles and psychedelic pioneers such as the Grateful Dead hadn’t yet headed down their experimental roads, so it was left to Dylan to destroy the pop archetype. To compensate for its length, Columbia Records tried to split the song and spread it over both sides of a vinyl. But the plan didn’t work. Fans demanded it be played in its entirety and “Like a Rolling Stone” quickly became the template for rock and roll possibility. Less than a year later, however, Dylan found

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immy Pattison, Wendy B. McDonald, Frank A. Griffiths, Charles Bentall – these Junior Achievement of British Columbia Business Laureates Hall of Fame inductees have helped shape our province into the great place it is and last week, the list grew by three. Peter Brown (Canaccord Financial), Dr. Ken Spencer (Creo Products) and, inducted posthumously, David W. Spencer (Spencer’s department stores) were recognized at the annual gala last week at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver and have now joined an elite group of outstanding individuals who “make equally outstanding contributions to free enterprise and their society.” Junior Achievement Canada established the Canadian Business Hall of Fame in 1979 and now has over 140 members.

B BC Lions president and CEO Dennis Skulsky, left, quarterback Travis Lulay and coach/GM Wally Buono head up a table Cat Barr belonging to the club and fellow cbarr@westvancouver.com Waterboys.C Joanne Brown, wife of inductee Peter Brown, chats with Vancouver councillor Suzanne Anton during the reception. DCanaccord’s head honcho and business inductee Peter M. Brown has a long list of credentials including former chair of the Vancouver Stock Exchange, VANOC board member and vice-chair of Expo 86 Corp.E Canadian Senator, the Hon. Pamela Wallin (O.C. S.O.M.), seen here with co-chair Terry Lyons, delivers an excellent speech, emphasizing the need to balance between “doing the right thing” and “doing something right”. F Black Press president David Black, left, who is also a member of the Business Laureates BC Hall of Fame, attends the event with Burrowing Owl’s Doug Robinson. GWell known for his philanthropy, Business Laureates Hall of Fame member Joseph Segal, left, and son Gary Segal enjoy a gala night out with friends. H Inductee Dr. Ken Spencer, of Creo Products, is also well known for his support of Vancouver’s Science World and his work with the Science Council of BC. I Sitting at the Capilano Suspension Bridge table are Mark Chala, left, Stacy Chala, Erik Andersen and Jonathon Litchfield.

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year after opening its doors, Gleneagles Golf Course’s Larson Station is seeing more customers at its tables. And it’s a trend the restaurant’s operator Enzo Taffara is hoping to encourage throughout fall and winter. Taffara is in the process of applying for a patron’s participation endorsement to tap into the restaurant’s existing liquor licence. The endorsement allows the restaurant to invite bands to play at the venue. It won’t change the business’s 10 p.m. closing hour or give the restaurant the ability to run a pub. What Taffara envisions is the occasional dinner and dance night or jazz evening. Such events would be held at night and during the wet seasons, when golf clubs are stored in garages. This will eliminate concerns regarding parking congestion, he said. “I am more hoping the jazz will boost the business in the quiet months,” Taffara added. Larson Station’s liquor endorsement request sent a flurry of letters to city hall, the majority of which expressed concern regarding possible noise and parking issues. Residents’ worries hinged on the fact

Enzo Taffara says a liquor licence change will allow him to host music nights at the golf course restaurant but neighbours worry about noise. Rob Newell photo they had little information about what the operator was asking for, said Susan Belsheim, who lives across the street from the golf course. Pamphlets were sent out to the community but information on the leaflets was broad, she said. Homeowners lining the greens worry about constant late night music, Belsheim said. Although the building’s renovations have mitigated a lot of the restaurant’s chatter, it hasn’t completely disappeared, she said. “Already in the neighbourhood we have had noise problems from events,” Belsheim said. Larson Station and its renovated banquet hall were unveiled May 1, 2010. The $2.3-million upgrades included measures to reduce noise pollution. There are no windows or doors that open toward residential areas, Taffara said,

and the district’s operator agreement bans music from being played outside. The restaurant survived its initial year and the future looks promising, Taffara said. “We had our challenges in the first year, like any business, but now we can see the light at the end of the tunnel.” Starting in June, the facility will host 22 weddings. Its brunch, which is served until 3 p.m., has become so popular that people travel from as far as Coquitlam to eat on the restaurant’s patio. The facility holds a lot of history and memories for many members of the community, added Taffara, a Eagle Harbour resident. The last thing Taffara said he wants to do is forego its community feel. Larson Station’s request for the liquor license endorsement will come before council on Monday, June 7.

survey on the future look of West Vancouver’s parks has kept residents’ phones ringing. This month, the district hired Synovate, a marketing research company, to ask people what they like about the municipality’s parks and what could be improved on moving forward. The answers will be used to help forge the Parks Master Plan, a policy document that sets a clear direction for the management, protection, enhancement and community engagement of West Van’s parks, trails and natural areas. The working group tasked with the creation of this document went on a number of field trips, met with local stewardship organizations and, most recently, held two public workshops, said Andrew Banks, senior manager of parks. “The parks master working group is very pleased to have so much feedback to integrate into the planning process,” he said. The phone survey started on May 10. So far, 500 people received parks related calls. Synovate conducted similar surveys about the West Van park system in 2002 and 2006. In the next round of information gathering, the parks master plan working group anticipates to sitting down with council, youth, advisory groups on disability issues and the Squamish Nation. For details visit www.westvancouver.ca/ parks or call 604-925-7000.

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North Vancouver’s 6 Engineer Squadron celebrated its centennial birthday May 7. From important roles in both world wars, to UN tours of Yugoslavia and tactical work throughout B.C., the unit has been a model of service to North Vancouver and Canada.

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n Feb. 1, 1911, military headquarters in Victoria, B.C. approved the formation of 6 Engineer Squadron — called the 6th Field Company Canadian Engineers in those days — and appointed prominent businessman James Pemberton Fell as its first commanding officer. Engineering squadrons had been popping up across the country since the turn of the century. Brighton, Charlottetown, Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa all

had units as early as 1903 and it took some petitioning on the part of North Vancouver citizens to get a squadron on the North Shore. Both a former artillery and engineer officer, Fell didn’t, at first, welcome the position. He was a busy man and felt his professional schedule demanded too much of his time. After some prodding, he eventually accepted. “You know, I was always so bound in

my studies I don’t remember my father saying too much about it,” says Michael Fell, son of the first commander, on the phone from his home in suburban Philadelphia. “But being much older now, I’m really very proud of my father. Although he came from England, he was a very patriotic Canadian. He was a leader of men. He commanded great respect from the men whom he led in the First World War and

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women. Across Capilano River the numbers aren’t much better. The District of North Vancouver has two female members in its pool of 20 firefighters, while the city has a single female firefighter in a team of 56. It’s an imbalance the North Shore fire departments are trying to fix, says Martin Ernst, West Vancouver fire assistant chief. This summer, the organizations will send three North Shore girls in grades 10 to 12 to a camp where they can learn more about becoming a firefighter. Camp Ignite is run by female firefighters from across the Lower Mainland. It introduces participants to not only firefighting, but healthy living and fitness, including team-building exercises. Carla Penman was the first female firefighter on the North Shore. With the District of North

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‘Sliders’ high on reno list By Maggie Calloway Once you have decided to invest in making your outdoor space more inviting, there is one item that should be right up there on your list. To make the transition from your interior to your new outdoor room, the choice of doors can make all the difference. Loewen is a well respected lead

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Garden room no longer a pipe dream Greenhouses are great yard additions, perfect for growing vegetables and other plants year-round. By Maggie Calloway Lurking deep in the heart of most gardeners is the dream of installing a beautiful greenhouse in the back garden. Many have visions of growing vegetables year-round, volumes of spring flowers and plants ready for planting, and a place to just generally

putter around even on those grey, drizzly days. Considering buying a greenhouse entails much the same decision-making process as home renovations. Just how are you going to use this new addition: are you really planning on becoming self-sustaining in the veggie department, are you dreaming of turning the back 40 into a mini botanical garden, or do you just enjoy growing your own vegetables and flowers from seed and want a place to protect delicate plants and shrubs though the winter? These are all important questions which need well-considered answers to avoid investing in a building which turns into an expensive white elephant.

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The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association has announced the winners of its second annual renOVATION Awards. At the awards dinner held on April 15, the GVHBA handed out awards honouring excellence in home-renovation design and construction. The program featured 65 finalists in 26 categories, and was presented by FortisBC. “The quality of the work done by our renovators was superb,” says GVHBA President and CEO Peter Simpson. “It was a night of celebration.” Burnaby-based TQ Construction and Kenorah Construction & Design of Delta were the big winners of the night, coming out with six awards each. They were followed by Surrey-based My House Design/Build Team with four awards, and Best Builders of Delta, North Vancouver’s CCI Renovations and New Westminster’s Intermind Design with two awards each. Single awards were won by Build-Pros Construction of North Vancouver, Klondike Contracting, Level One Maintenance and Maison d’etre designbuild, all of Vancouver. Intermind Design was also

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Something exciting is happening in Langley Quadra Homes has been building quality homes in British Columbia for more than forty years and has earned their reputation as a company with integrity. The Townhomes at Quadra’s Yorkson Creek are built to high standard and are offered at a good price. Features, which would normally be upgrades, are included in the competitive price. Wonderful kitchens include granite countertops and deluxe wood cabinets. A stainless steel appliance package consisting of a side-by-side fridge, dishwasher and microwave is included in each home. A gas range, which is the dream of home chefs, is also included. “A gas dryer is a very compelling component of our townhome package because in the Lower Mainland, using a gas dryer costs about 11 cents to dry a load of clothes. This compares to between 14 cents and 20 cents when using an electric clothes dryer” says Shawn Bouchard of Quadra Homes. This exceptional quality continues throughout the rest of the home with genuine hardwood ﬂoors, nine-foot ceilings, natural gas ﬁreplace; all in a central Langley setting with good access to public transit. Now, homebuyers will realize even more value as a result of a very interesting collaboration between

Quadra Homes and Fortis BC. These two British Columbia-based companies have collaborated to make the townhouse section of Quadra’s Yorkson Creek project hit a high environmental standard EnerGuide 80.

For the homeowner this means the monthly cost of running the home is greatly reduced. An added bonus for the ﬁrst time buyers is that they can obtain a credit from CMHC because this is an EnerGuide 80 project.

“We collaborated with FortisBC on a natural gas pilot program for a number of reasons, including cost savings, unlimited hot water supply, the comfort of a high-end Carrier multi-speed furnace plus the tremendous advantages of gas dryers, stoves, barbecues and ﬁreplaces. After reviewing all these considerations and the EnerGuide 80 rating for the home, we knew this package was a winner” said Quadra Homes Vice President, Paul DaDalt.

Quadra Homes worked with a Certified Energy Advisor to determine the least cost path to a more energy efficient home using natural gas appliances for space heat and domestic hot water. This study was an important first step in ensuring that the project would achieve EnerGuide 80 rating even before construction. Once the studies were complete, decisions were made to install Navien

Shawn Bouchard of Quadra Homes shows the small space used to produce all the heating and hot water needs for each townhome.

gas powered hot water heaters. These on-demand water heaters eliminate the need for a standard hot water tank and the energy needed to maintain water temperature. The Navien, powered by natural gas, boasts the industry’s highest efficiency rating at 98% which means low operating costs. This water heater also provides hot water at a very high gallon-per-minute (GPM) flow rate, which is very convenient for homeowners. The safety of the natural gas powered Navien system is enhanced by dual microprocessors that continually cross monitor performance to assure proper operation at all times. These microprocessors also maintain the steady hot water temperature. The second recommendation of the FortisBC study was the installation of a high-efficiency gas furnace. Quadra installed the Carrier Performance 96 Gas furnace. This furnace is aptly named as 96 cents of every dollar spent is going toward supplying usable heat to the home. The care taken to include highefficiency natural gas powered mechanics and appliances, coupled with high insulation, means the new owner will have a home which is warm and comfortable for the family, respectful to the environment, and costs less to run. Be sure to visit Yorkson Creek located at 208 Street and 82 Avenue in Langley. It is a winner all-around.

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Patio doors add ambiance ›› from page.19 er in the well-defined area of windows and doors. With over 100 years of experience in production and design, they have come a long way from church pews and bee-keeping equipment. The decision to specialize in windows and doors has allowed them to embrace new technologies while staying true to a long tradition specialization. Loewen’s Matt Penner says, “We have some beautiful choices available today to fit both the style of your home and add to the ambiance of your outdoor space. “At Loewen, we strive to provide our customers with the world’s most inspiring windows and doors – but as we inspire, we must also build reliability into everything we make.” We are all familiar with the classic French doors, sometimes referred to as terrace doors; traditional terrace doors hinge in the middle so that one panel is fixed and the other operates. By contrast, French terrace doors are hinged on the outside to allow both doors to operate from the middle. If this is your choice of

door, make sure you decide in advance which way you want the door to swing: inside or outside. Sliding patio doors are still around, but wooden doors that function like large moving windows are more popular than the traditional aluminum version. These striking doors are a huge improvement on the shuddering aluminum doors of yore. Those of us who are dedicated viewers of all things related to home design have seen the bifold terrace doors which, when folded back on themselves, virtually disappear. The bifold allows you to create a feeling of spaciousness by joining the interior and exterior living space. When closed, bifold doors provide privacy and protection while allowing unobstructed views. A fairly new system on the scene is the Loewen LiftSlide. This system allows expansive glass panels, some weighing up to 850 lbs., to roll smoothly and easily. The LiftSlide doors glide, with just the touch of a hand, on almost invisible stainless steel tracks, again allowing a blurring of the division between the interior and exterior space.

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Gardens go Down to Earth with a spiral design A beautiful garden will be enjoyed for years, but must be carefully done so as not to appear gimmicky. By Maggie Calloway Every now and then, if we are lucky, we have our breath taken away with a sight so striking and so stunning, we are mesmerized. That is how I feel about this Vancouver garden designed and executed by Down to Earth Landscapes, and it comes as no surprise they are the recipient of major awards, both local and national. I had a long chat with Marcyn Ward, co-owner of Down to Earth Landscapes along with Peter Schradi, about this unique garden. “When we started this project we had some very specific requirements for the terrace area in the rear, which are the stone spirals,” Ward says.

“Our client asked that her garden, which she would mostly view from her deck, be fabulous from that angle. “I had a photo of a wooden plinth in a spiral shape and always wanted to design a garden based on this design, and here was the perfect project.” One of the requirements was that the garden look great from above, and had to have closed stone access from the deck into the garage. Down to Earth also had to include an area for a downstairs tenant, and the homeowners have two dogs so a doggy wash area was also important. “We also made provision for a future water feature; the east side of the back terrace has a spiral that is shaped to allow for a specific pre-chosen water feature,” Ward says. “On the west side the spiral is more expanded and it is big enough for two big comfy chairs and a small table.” The trick with a controlled design like this is to get it just right and not to over do or over play, says Ward. With too much tweaking the elegant can become gimmicky. The front garden had an existing landscape done by the builder, which was taken out with the exception of a magnolia tree. The tree was in good shape but required pretty radical structural pruning. The home is beautiful to look at with the magnolia tree, so it was decided not to build a complicated garden with lots of colour. The decision was to keep the front just

green with broadleaf evergreens. “We used two kinds of boxwood. One is the true dwarf boxwood, which we used to develop the lines of the spiral. The other is a form of boxwood called Green Mound - a broad low mound which stays low and dwarf,” says Ward. Down to Earth Landscapes did lots of drawings, working out how they were going to develop the spirals but most of the work was done physically setting up on site and then moving lines. As the garden came together it was viewed from every angle to maximize the view. It was important that as you approach the front door, or walk from the door to the street, you see the spirals. The homeowner is ecstatic with the magical finished garden and so are strangers who wander in off the street. Cars stop on the street and occupants can’t resist wandering the front garden.

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Outdoor furniture a great way to accent your living space By Maggie Calloway The garden is looking fabulous, the deck or terrace has been given its spring cleaning, the family is looking forward to spending lots of time with each other and friends enjoying the outdoors, but ... those old rickety chairs and plastic cushions are just not making the grade. You want style and function; you want pizzazz! With more and more families investing in their outdoor space and spending more of their free time at home, people are starting to design their outdoor living space with as much care as they did their interior space. In response to this strong trend, the manufacturers have stepped up to the plate. Outdoor furniture is moving away from heavy furniture, such as teak, in favour of beautifully designed, high-styled, lightweight furniture. Chinz & Co. have always been on the design edge and their selection of outdoor

furniture and accessories is no exception. Maren Vanoene and Joyce Steven are both designers with Chinz. “Clients are looking for modern, contemporary and good quality furniture,” says Vanoene. “They want to be able to leave their garden furniture outside year-round rather than wrestling heavy furniture undercover at the end of the season. They want easy care, which means being able to wash down the furniture with soap and water and have it look great.” Vanoene also says that lighter colours are on trend. “It used to be clients wanted very dark furniture but now more natural colours are emerging. Also, this furniture looks great inside as well as outside. If you need more seating for guests (inside), this would not look out of place.” “Outdoor lighting is as important as interior lighting,” says Steven. “In a seating area an outdoor rug can tie

People are using their outdoor spaces more and more, according to accessories retailer Chintz & Co. A newer trend in outdoor furniture is lightweight and highly styled. Submitted photos everything together and there are some beautiful rugs available now. Lanterns with candles are very effective and romantic in the evening. Pots of colourful flowers or grasses planted in a black container look very striking. Whatever your taste there are many designs to choose from” If you are planning to furnish your outdoor space and don’t know

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team won $1,000 in the BC Green Games. • Angelica Noh, Charles Pan, Eva Jordison, Joseph McDaniel, Su Ji An and Wonjun Kim demonstrate their commitment to the environment and its well-being through their volunteer contributions to the West Vancouver Streamkeepers Society and the salmon stewardship program. They are part of West Vancouver secondary school’s Environment Protection Network. • Amir Rose, Andrew Moore, Bryan Leong, Celine Jeon, Elizabeth Bell-Fumagalli, George Bell-Fumagalli, Hillary Rejito, Jackson Lees, Joshua Larsen, Julie Jeon, Kevin Hunt, Lauren Hamilton, Lily Landy, Lin Chen, Minah Seo, Peter Miller, Rachael Dyck and Zacharia Mok are this year’s members of SWAT – a youth committee co-supported by the West Vancouver Police Department and the District of West Vancouver to develop leadership skills, communication strategies, civic responsibility and cultural awareness. • Danielle TenVaanholt, Jordan Lewis and Caroline Leitch are part of a club at Rockridge that helps fundraise and raise awareness for a school in Zambia called Umoyo. Umoyo provides education and support for young girls who have contracted either HIV or AIDS and are lacking a family support system. This year, the club raised $2,500. • Jack MacPhail and Elham Hassantash organized Mulgrave school’s first ever student-driven Global Week, with a focus on “Can technology save the world?” They coordinated a week of events and facilitated a major two-day conference for all Grade 10s. The program is now integrated into the core curriculum. It was a phenomenal success and a great global education initiative for all. • Dikran Karakas, Emma Lian, Jiali Chen, Lucy Zhao, Minah Seo, Minyi Zhu, Peter Miller, Rufina Ip, and Surhyun Hur form the recreation advisory team for the district. They assisted district staff on program development for youth and on event planning for the community centre. • Armann Ali, Hossein Sahiholnasab and Charlie Hart led a student team that ran this year’s Service Action Council’s Spirit Week campaign at Mulgrave School in support of the international humanitarian organization Right To Play. They conducted a successful sports equipment drive, lunch and playathon, and raised over $2,500. • Tatiana Mawani, Lexi Macdonald and Kristina Cho have worked to improve their community through active involvement in Collingwood School’s Round Square Program to connect students with the world around them. They played a leadership role in a 30-hour fast that raised over $6,000 for Doctors Without Borders and Earth Week. • Alex Son, Ashley Kim, Celine Chen, Chloe Kim, Hannah Robinovitch, Jamilla Janmohamed, Jiali Chen, Jillian Trach, Julia Tikhonova, Juliette Levine, Kelly Trach, Mariela Moen, Minah Seo, Rachael Dyck, Rachel Ingram, Rufina Ip, Samiya Hassan, Sierra Webb, Su Ji An, Tiffany Liao and Ye Ji An are the current members of West Vancouver’s youth advisory committee. They provide an effective voice in local government. They engaged in dialogue and established partnerships that affect youth interests and well-being, assisting in the implementation of West Vancouver’s Civic Youth Strategy.

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Gorgeous, bright and beautifully-designed Enter through new gates to a private and pretty landscaped garden and patio. This 3-4 bed/4 bath home has lovely beech wood Áoors that lead you to a modern open-plan, with living room, dining room, 2-piece bath, 2 Àreplaces, thoughtfully-designed kitchen and great room, all with quality Ànishings. Large sun-drenched deck off the great room provides a perfect extension for entertaining.

Spacious master suite up with jetted tub. Expansive mountain views. 2 more rooms (one with a bonus private west-facing deck), a second full bathroom, laundry area with new washer/dryer. Downstairs offers a large bedroom or Áex room for the extended family, with an adjoining full bath. Desirable 2-car garage.

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abadianhomes.com

604.290.2647

Amir Abadian Beautifully remodelled from bottom to top that beats a new house in one of the most demanding area, in Delbrook, almost 3000 sqft of high quality which fits 2 families, 2 brand new open kitchens with S/S appliances, new dark H/W floors for the entire house ,new windows with high-end coverings ,new plumbing & wiring, new roof and hot water heating system. Sitting on a newly Land Escaped lot, finally enjoy an out-door swimming pool on newly fenced and private backyard.

480 Evergreen Pl., N.V.

$1,348,000

252 West 26th St., N.V. $1,195,000

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The ultimate in luxury. This gorgeous Penthouse is being offered for the first time on the market. The private elevator will lead you into the foyer and into the lap of 3300+ square feet of luxury. You wont believe your eyes as you gaze upon the best view in West Vancouver from every room. Step onto a 1500 square foot veranda to breath in the fresh mountain air. It almost goes without saying that only the best quality finishes and fittings are featured in this home as every upgrade imaginable was ordered.

301-2255 Twin Creek Pl, W.V. 102-2255 Twin Creek Pl, W.V. 101-2255 Twin Creek Pl, W.V. Enjoy unobstructed 180 degree view of City,Ocean,Lions gate and Island from this S/E corner of Stonecliff complex next to Provincial park with over 2000 sqf,2bdrm, 2 bathrm,Family room and office, high-end finishing, hard wood flooing, granite counters, S/S appliances & designer window coverings A/C system, Gym,Spa, Fireside Lounge with full size kitchen comes with 2 secured parking.

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$1,648,000

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SOLD 2567 Lawson Ave, W.V. $1,585,000

RogerJung Roger Jung 604.657.0645

rogerjung@shaw.ca

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Renovated family home is in the very desirable PEMBERTON HEIGHTS area located on a quiet beautiful corner lot. It has 3 bedrooms up and 1 bedroom down in an “in-law” suite, the gourmet kitchen is great with granite counters and all top of the line stainless steel appliances including a “steam oven”. Hardwood ﬂoors have been reﬁnished, new roof and windows. Conveniently located close to Capilano Elementary School.

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GOLD MINE! NOW $798,000 2BR up, extra family area down on large 67 x 124 ft. lot with a creek running thru backyard. Fresh and clean--ready to move in! 3648 Fromme Rd. Vera 604-318-0024

Update and enjoy this 1964 bi-level with oak hardwood Åoors in 3 BIG BR’s up and spacious open plan on main. 3636 Fromme Rd., $742,500. View by Appt.almost anytime! Vera 604-318-0024

RETIRE IN STYLE! Like living in a grand resort, this 2 BR apartment keeps you safe and secure, surrounded by other 50 yrs. plus empty nesters! Immediate possession possible. 1327 Keith Rd. Now asking $383,000. Heather, 778-847-1452 or Vera 604-318-0024

New Listing! An Entertainer’s Paradise! Open Sunday 2-4 A complete transformation has occurred in this stunning four bedroom home which enjoys absolute privacy! The attention to detail is evident throughout including the new custom designed gourmet kitchen and the exquisite bathrooms embracing fine grade Italian ceramic tile and the highest end fixtures and finishings. Soaring vaulted ceilings will greet you in the spacious open plan living/dining area while the numerous skylights welcome in natural lighting giving a bright inviting atmosphere. As you venture outdoors you will find two beautiful new decks for your entertaining pleasure and a fabulous outdoor pool amongst the lush gardens!

RARE GEM IN BENTLEY MEWS 111-216 E 6TH N VAN.

This immaculate townhome has 4 BR. Three levels. New laminate Åoors throughout main areas. Private patio off kitchen and a spacious deck with views of city and inlet. Very quiet! $648,750 Heather, 778-847-1452 or Vera 604-318-0024

QUIET TOWNHOME! 3 BR’s up, den/ofÄce on main, 1st showings after May 21st wkend. Priced to sell at $528,000! Vera 604-318-0024 or Angus Fu 604-720-8619

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5646 Westport Road, West Vancouver Offered at $1,588,000 Viv Harvey knows that buying or selling a home can be like sailing through rough seas. That's why she uses her business acumen, marketing expertise and extensive area knowledge as a navigational aid for her clients.

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Charming westcoast home with dramatic oceanviews and peaceful forrest setting. 16900 sq ft lot provides incredible privacy! 1666 sq ft, 2 beds(possible 4) 2.5 baths, large decks....walk to the beach, 1/2 hr. to downtown...work in the city, live the dream.

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93% on walkscore.com...The Park is a worry free building with private garages. This one + den open plan home is Åooded with natural light, Brazillian cherry Åoors, island cooktop Åoor to ceiling windows....walk to everything Coal harbour has to offer....a must see

Panoramic oceanviews from this beautifully updated 4bed, 3 bath home. hardwood Åoors, new custom kitchen, spa like ensuite. Bonus mtge helper. V833662

Unique,1 bdrm condo at ‘Galleries on the Bay’. 3 years young, quality Änishes, Granite, silstone, s/s, cherry cabinets, porcelain Åoors,soaker tub, huge window areas. Pets and rentals ok.

40 Panorama, Lions Bay $890,000

#103-6388 Bay St, West Vancouver $432,000

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Lions Bay’s ecclectic beachside neighbourhood. This home exudes the special charms of a westcoast retreat;expansive decks, custom wood windows and detailing,3 bdrms,3 full baths, great room with stone Äreplace, seperate Coach house for guests or private ofÄce, an irreplacable package. Easy to show!

Situated on a spectacular, private 1/2 acre forested setting in Lions Bay, this unique Westcoast designed architectural home features an open Åoor plan&multiple levels with outstanding SW ocean views & amazing natural light. The home features an open kitchen, vaulted ceilings, open staircases & walkways, expansive windows, skylights, & decks.

Waterfront at Brunswick, Lions Bay’s ecclectic beach community. A terriÄc weekender now, this spot would be perfect for a future custom build. The current home is meticulous and mechanically updated. The oceanfront privacy will surprise you! The main house offers open plan, 3 bedrms, and amazing views.

20 Brunswick Beach, Lions Bay $2,150,000

225 Mountain Drive, Lions Bay $1,150,000

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Warm , inviting 5, bedroom family home on a large 1/2 acre property with oceanviews. Vaulted ceilings,custom windows, hardwood Åoors, new cedar decks, great yardspace. Easy driveway with tons of parking including double garage.Bonus in-law accomodation too! Located on the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in beautiful Lions Bay...10 mins on the scenic Sea to Sky from West Vancouver. See you at the open house.

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Amazing views from this custom 4 bdrm 4 bath Kelvin Grove home. custom kitchen, granite and stainless, hardwood Åoors, Huge decks for entertaining. Gorgeous master with custom shower, large walk in closet and view deck. Rare lawn and gardens. All with an easy entrance double garage. A must see!

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2554 Westhill Close, West Vancouver

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This character home enjoys a fantastic central location with 180 degree views of the water, city and mountains that stretch from the Lions Gate Bridge to beyond Burnaby mountain! With over $200,000 dollars spent on upgrades within the last year, this residence has been restored to her original grandeur. A few of the improvements include a new roof, decking, wiring, soft & hard landscaping, garden irrigation systems, ﬂagstone paver’s, fencing, blinds, appliances and window coverings. You will also enjoy gorgeous hardwood ﬂooring and leaded glass windows. There is also a basement that is above ground with walk out access.

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This 7 bedroom family residence enjoys panoramic ocean views overlooking Howe Sound and Bowen Island with one of the most picturesque back drops you can imagine. The main floor enjoys the majority of the upgrades with an open floor plan, gourmet kitchen along with a majority of it’s principal rooms overlooking the view. There is self contained accomodation for the inlaws if required along with another one bedroom cottage on the grounds. With a flat drive and attached double garage there is also plenty of additional parking as well.

$1,395,000

#101-2235 Twin Creek Place, West Vancouver The Properties is a world class community strategically positioned to take advantage of unobstructed ocean views overlooking Vancouver’s Inner Harbor. This luxurious concrete residence enjoys 2 bedrooms & den and makes great use of it’s open plan with over height coffered ceilings, ﬂoor to ceiling windows, gourmet kitchen and state-of-the-art appliances. There is a generous use of granite, marble and limestone throughout along with central air conditioning, security system, gas ﬁreplace and your own private 2 car garage.

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Doc and the Vacuum Cleaner A freak injury has bonded Hal Younker and Brooks Robinson for life

love talking baseball history. So spending two hours with Harold “Doc” Younker the other day was special. You see, Doc - who turns 90 on August 4th - was not only a trainer for baseball clubs and other sports teams for some 50 years which earned him a place in the INSTANT Canadian Baseball REPLAY Hall of Fame in St. Mary’s, Ont., Len Corben in 2005, but also lencorben@yahoo.ca a hall-of-fame vacuum cleaner repairman. Okay, okay, there is no vacuum cleaner repairmen hall of fame, although Brooks Robinson would be the first to nominate Doc for induction if there were one. Yes, as you may know, that’s the same Brooks Robinson who was enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y., after earning gold gloves as the American League’s top-fielding third baseman in 16 of the 17 full seasons he played for the Baltimore Orioles over 23 years. However, unless you are a very big baseball fan, you wouldn’t know that in 1959 the plug could have been pulled on Robinson’s soon-tobe-stellar major league career while playing for the Vancouver Mounties of the AAA-level Pacific Coast League if it had not been for Doc and his expertise with muscles and vacuum cleaners. Well, at least one vacuum cleaner. No, not a Hoover or an Electrolux, but a Brooks Robinson model. You see, Robinson would become widely known as “The Human Vacuum Cleaner” for his fielding superiority in scooping up grounders and snagging line drives at the hot corner. But on May 17, 1959 - 52 years ago this week - Robinson snagged something else while chasing a pop foul at beloved Capilano (now Nat Bailey) Stadium in Vancouver. Reaching for the ball over the

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Mounties’ dugout railing, he caught his right arm on a piece of wire protruding from the chain link fence. The sharp metal pierced Robinson’s throwing arm and coiled itself around the tendon. So he was literally hooked on the fence and Doc had to figure out how to carefully get him off without careerending damage. “I see him hanging on the fence,” Doc recalls as we chat in his third-floor room at the Lynn Valley Care Centre that overlooks Lynn Valley Road and which has a perfect view of snowcapped North Shore mountains in the distance. “What am I going to do? I’ve never had one of these [situations],” he remembers saying to himself. “All I’m thinking of is how I’m going to get Brooks Robinson off that fence. I got a stepladder and took him down with help from some of the players. I got a bottle of merthiolate and put that on and put a tourniquet on him and wrapped him up in my white towels. “I called the ambulance but they never showed up [so] I said I’m taking you to the hospital, I’m not waiting any longer. I put on all the lights on my car and somebody called [Nat] Bailey’s store on the corner [the White Spot near the ballpark on Cambie] and they went out and one of the guys stopped the traffic and I made a right turn down the street and away we went with the vehicle full of blood.” Younker says he got into a bit of hot water with the Mounties’ management over his decision to transport Robinson to the hospital himself. But, hey, you’d have to say his cool handling of Robinson’s impaling and his impatience with the ambulance service paid off big time as the pair were to be forever linked on their way to hall-of-fame immortality. Robinson, who played the full

Doc Younker (above with photos of Brooks Robinson and himself) was the trainer who saved the brilliant hall-of-fame career of the Baltimore Orioles’ third baseman following a bizarre accident 52 years ago this week when both were with the Pacific Coast League’s Vancouver Mounties in 1959. Len Corben photo season with Baltimore the year before but was sent to the minors to improve on his anemic 1958 batting average of .238, had successful surgery on the arm while missing 25 Vancouver games. He was still only hitting AAA pitching for a .263 average when the accident happened exactly one day before his 22nd birthday. Oddly, though, when he returned to action he crushed the ball at a .352 pace and was called back up to Baltimore on July 8th just in time to meet his future wife, a stewardess from Windsor, Ontario, on an Orioles’ flight out of Kansas City later that month. While Robinson continued his hall-of-fame journey in the east, Younker did likewise on the west coast. Born in Auburn Washington, Younker umpired in the class-A Western International League during the 1953 season before becoming trainer for the 1954 WIL-champion Vancouver Capilanos and the 1955 PCL-winning Seattle Rainiers. After spending 1956-59 with the Mounties, he took on various major and minor league assignments including 1961 with the American Leagueexpansion Los Angeles Angels and 1976-85 with the San Diego Padres (whose 1984 National League championship ring he still wears). Other highlights on his extensive resume include work with Team Canada’s baseball squads at the Pan-American Games in Mexico in 1975, Puerto Rico in 1979, Indianapolis in 1987 and Cuba in 1991, plus the Seoul Olympics in 1988. He even spent time with the Los Angeles Jets of the one-season American Basketball League in 1961-62 and with Junior A hockey’s Langley Lords during the 1970s.

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NAME: DAMION DORN POSITION: Team leader & sprinter TEAM: West Vancouver Highlanders Senior boys’ track and field COACHES: Leslie Buchanan, Trevor Stead, Colin Dignum, Jo-Anne McKee PRESENTED BY A PROUD SUPPORTER OF YOUTH SPORTS ON THE NORTH SHORE:

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He also established training rooms at several Arizona high schools, teaching classes in First Aid and physiotherapy, and was a dozen years with National Baseball Institute teams in Vancouver. More recently he was trainer for UBC’s baseball Thunderbirds and the Okanagan-based Big League Experience camps. No wonder he received Baseball BC’s Roll of Honour Award as a builder in 1990 and Baseball Canada’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 1996, to say nothing of his 2005 induction into Canada’s Baseball Hall of Fame, the same year Dave Stieb of the Toronto Blue Jays and Steve Rogers of the Montreal Expos were also inducted. “I’m proud as a peacock,” he says quietly. “I’ve been around the world and really, really enjoyed it [his career].” After living in places all up and down the coast as his work dictated, he resided in Langley for over 30 years and then for five in the Okanagan. His move to Lynn Valley 11 months ago puts him closer to his daughter, Vicki Thomas, who lives in West Vancouver. Not long ago, after having some health issues, Doc received a photo in the mail with a message on it. Now framed and hanging on his wall along with other baseball photos, it says, “Long time no see. Thinking about you and all the great times we had. Good Luck. Brooks Robinson.” That freak injury so long ago has bonded Robinson and Younker for life.

Where did you grow up? “I was born in Brazil and have lived in Germany, Switzerland and Florida. My parents liked travelling. I was five when I moved to West Vancouver. I went to Mulgrave but moved to West Van in Grade 10 because Mulgrave didn’t have a football team.” Which track event do you like best? “That’s a tough one. The 100 I guess. I’m better at the 200. I want to win the 200 at the North Shore meet and qualify for the BCs. I have a chance. I’d love to win both.” In what time period would you like to have lived? “That’s a good one. The 1980s because of the culture and the music, old school rap. That’s actually the 1990s but you’d hope to live to then..” What talent do you wish you had? “Be a genius. Fly through school.” What would you take to a deserted island? “Water and the longest book I could find.”

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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES If YOUR CAREER is in New & Used Vehicle Sales, we would like to hear from you. Western Chevrolet GMC Buick in Drumheller, Alberta is looking for a Sales & Leasing Consultant to join our team. You will receive top remuneration for an energetic producer along with full company benefits package along with the ability to sell both new & used vehicles. We are a top CSI, (new or reconditioned) excellent facility, great inventory, full management support Dealership. Located in one of the best communities in boom town Alberta (set in the Badlands). Full amenities for culture, sports, tourism, with a growing economy with no flat spots, close to Calgary. Respond in confidence to: Bryan Borisow, Sales Manager, Western GM Drumheller. Phone 403-823-3371. Fax 403-823-7237. Email:bryan.borisow@ westerngmdrumheller.com

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ADMIN ASSISTANT trainees needed! Large & small firms seeking admin staff! No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1-888-5127116. AIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783 DOG LOVERS! Enjoy a healthy, profitable career as a professional dog trainer. Government accredited program - student loans and grants. Ben Kersen & the Wonderdogs. www.wonderdogs.bc.ca/career/ 1-800-961-6616 DRIVER. Exp’d B Train Driver. .47 cents/mile, plus tarp & extra pick-up & drop. BC, Alberta, Sask., Washington, Oregon. Call 778-2463338 or fax resume 604-746-2422.

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MODEL/TALENT AGENCIES

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CONSTRUCTION Supervisor required Kasper Development Corp, a specialist in providing housing for seniors throughout BC is actively seeking a key individual to supervise commercial / residential construction projects valued in excess of $10 M. The applicant must have 7 years of related experience with the ability to provide references upon request. This supervisory position entails the responsibility for daily site operations, coordination and management of subtrades, general labour, suppliers, project schedule, while maintaining corporate policies. Forward resume to info@kaspercorp.ca

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The Lemare Group is currently seeking applicants for Production Accountant. The successful applicant will have a strong accounting background that might include 4th level CGA courses or better. Computer literacy is essential with Accpac, Word and Excel experience an asset. The successful applicant will have experience in the forest industry. Strong organizational skills are required to be effective in this busy environment. Competitive salary is commensurate with experience. Applicant must be willing to relocate to Port McNeill, Vancouver Island. Please fax resumes to 250-956-4888 or email to: ray@lemare.ca.

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Labourers

Atlas Power Sweeping Labourers Required. Duties include general labour, pressure washing. Good driving record required. Air ticket and general mechanical experience beneficial. Will train for advancement. Please send resume to: jobs@atlasg.net or 604-294-5988. PARK PLACE Daycare in North Vancouver, BC is looking for fulltime permanent licensed Early Childhood Educator. $15/hr 40hr/wk Plan and develop child care and nursery school programs, Provide supervision and guidance of daily activities, Assess the developmental level of children, Prepare progress reports and discuss with parents and other staff members, Assist in maintaining records of children, Light cleaning duties. Email resumes to parkplacedaycare@live.ca SOUTH ROCK LTD. is hiring Milling Personnel, Paving Personnel (Pavers, Rollers, Packers), General Labourers (Screed, Raker, Flag), Heavy Duty Mechanic. Experience with asphalt preferred. Valid drivers licence required; careers@southrock.ca. Fax 403-568-1327; www.southrock.ca.

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DIAMOND Drillers Wanted. We are currently looking for Sr. Drillers to provide services for our Sr. Clients programs in Gold, Zinc, Coal, and Copper drilling projects. Projects will be located near towns in the South and Interior of BC. Clean Safety and Performance references are mandatory. Apply via Fax at 250-314-4865, Email at admin@scsdrilling.com or by phone at 250-572-2614.

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ISLAND MANUFACTURING and metal fabricating shop needing a qualified Metal Designer. Must have Auto Cad experience. Mechanically inclined with knowledge of the Transportation industry. Email: reception@profabmanufacturing.net

CULLEN DIESEL POWER LTD. Surrey B.C. requires experienced Diesel Engine mechanics with overhaul and repair experiences for the Surrey Truck Engine shop. Preference given to applicants with DDC & MBE engine exp.

E-mail resume: sep@cullendiesel.com or Fax to 604 888-4749 EQUIPMENT OPERATORS and Foremans required NW Alberta, 2011 construction season. Competitive wages, benefit plan. Oilfield experience, standard safety tickets; www.ritchiebr.com. Submit to: Fax 780-532-9012; info@ritchiebr.com.

QUINN CONTRACTING LTD. is growing! We require full-time JM Trades for Northern Alberta. Competitive wages, benefits & RRSP. Email mdunn@qcltd.com or call toll free 1-855-885-6233.

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Advertising Representative Burnaby NewsLeader New Westminster NewsLeader This is a fantastic opportunity to develop a rewarding career in advertising and marketing. The Burnaby NewsLeader & New Westminster NewsLeader are divisions of Black Press Ltd., Canada’s largest independent newspaper company, with more than 180 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii, and extensive online operations with over 250 websites. Black Press is also Western Canada’s largest privately-held commercial printer with 14 printing plants. The NewsLeader is the recent recipient of the Suburban Newspapers of America 2009 First Place Best Community Newspaper, circulation 37,500+, plus has won or been nominated in eleven categories for the 2010 SNAs, CCNAs, and BCYCNAs, including winning a CCNA Blue Ribbon award. If you are a highly creative individual with an ability to multi-task in a fast-paced team environment and have good interpersonal and sales skills, we would like to meet you. To apply, please forward your resume with a cover letter to: Tracy Keenan, Publisher 7438 Fraser Park Drive Burnaby, BC V5J 5B9 Email: publisher@burnabynewsleader.com publisher@newwestnewsleader.com Deadline for applications is: May 20th, 2011 Burnaby

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The North Shore Outlook has an immediate opening for a full time Ad Controller/ Marketing Assistant/Office Administration/ Receptionist position. The position requires a highly organized individual with an ability to multi-task in a fastpaced team environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills, a ‘can-do’ attitude and high degree of comfort with Excel, Word, Power Point and changing technology are required for success in this position. Responsibilities include booking and trafficking ROP advertising and flyer distribution, dummying the newspaper, as well administrative support for display sales representatives. You will be at the centre of the action contributing to a team of dynamic sales, marketing and creative professionals. It is best suited to those who are strongly servicedriven and can contribute with a sales-oriented mindset. The position also includes day-to-day reception and office administration duties Black Press is Canada’s largest independent newspaper company, with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers in BC, Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii, and extensive online operations with over 250 websites. Black Press is also the leading commercial printer with 14 printing plants Those interested should submit a resume to: Advertising Manager. North Shore Outlook admanager@northshoreoutlook.com #104-980 West 1st Street North Vancouver, B.C. V7P 3N4 Deadline for applications is: May 31st 2011

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WELDERS - seeking welders for custom manufacturing environment. Competitive wages, Benefits, RRSP’s & Apprenticeship opportunities. Apply to: Do All Metal Fabricating, Estevan, SK. Email: jhoward@doallmetal.com Fax: 306634-8389

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BUILDING SUPPLIES

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Req. for West Coast Moulding & Millwork, Port Kells BC. Must have previous exp. running moulders & capability of grinding profile knifes, set-up of moulder heads & complete knowledge of a moulders operations. Positive attitude, dedication & willingness to learn rewarded with: • Advancement Opportunities • Excellent Remuneration & Beneﬁts. Please Fax resume: 604-513-1194 or E-mail: jobs @westcoastmoulding.com

MOVING & STORAGE

** HON’S GARDEN SERVICE ** Lawn Maintenance, Power Raking Trimming, Pruning Garden clean-up New Sod, Weeding. Free Est. 604317-5328 honsgarden@shaw.ca

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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ANTIQUES/CLASSICS

1979 MGB LE conv, all LE goodies, compl invoices avail, 1 owner for 17 yrs. $8500. Bill (604)943-5303.

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FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

AUTO FINANCING

SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288 SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288 The Scrapper

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FOR SALE BY OWNER

BOWEN Island Ocean View 3+ BR by Great Beach, Only $769,000. Easy car ferry or pass ferry to Van. See http://bcforsalebyowner.com/view/3235 (604)313-5374 verver@shaw.ca. “Here is a Dream Come True for You” PORT MOODY: 3 Bdrm, 2 bath condo in exc cond, close to all amens. $400,000 778-388-2846.

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

OKANAGAN

*SPECTACULAR* 4 bdrm South Facing Waterfront Vacation Home On Shuswap Lake!

$0 DOWN & we make your 1st payment at auto credit fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599. www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309

Lakeshore living At it’s Best!

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LAKESHORE VACATION HOME 1-1/2 Story - 1200 sq. ft. Upper level - 3 bdrms Main level - 1 large bdrm Main bathrm, Open floor Plan - dining rm, kitchen and front room with dbl patio door access to Large deck - over 700 sq. ft. Large floating wharf - 660 sq. ft. 2 buoys, Firepit

ONLY $729,000: Perfect getaway for your family & all your friends! 5052 Squilax Anglemont Rd. Celista, BC.

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LOTS

LAND LIQUIDATION 20 Acres $0 Down, $99/mo. ONLY $12,900 Near Growing El Paso, Texas (2nd safest U.S. City) Owner Financing, NO CREDIT CHECKS! Money Back Guarantee FREE Color Brochure 800-755-8953 www.sunsetranches.com

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS WHOLESALE FACTORY DIRECT. Manufactured, Modular & Park models. Tremendous savings. Luxurious 1512 sq ft home including delivery and installation only US $109,950. Many other plans available. The Home Boys 877-976-3737, 509-481-9830 or www.hbmodular.com We will beat ANYONE’S price!!

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MARINE 912 INSTANT AUTO CREDIT Buying a used car is hard enough without having to worry about financing! Get APPROVED for your car loan in minutes: www.NanaimoCars.com

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1998 Audi A4 quattro, V6, 5spd, 317KM. $3000 obo. 250-307-1215. 2000 BUICK Century, burgundy, 4 dr, beige inside, elec seats. Air cared Sept. 2 years. V6. 54,000 kms. $5900/obo. 604-541-8607. 2000 LASABRE LTD. Leather heated seats, GT pkg, like new certified 121K. $6900 obo. 604-593-5072

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 2001 BMW 105,000km, heated seats, sunroof, fully loaded. No accident $9,900. 604-338-7483 2010 SMART CAR - Passion model. 5000 kms. Black. Automatic. Asking $9500/firm 604-538-4883

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660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

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BOATS

17’ F.G. BAYLINER, 160hp Merc Cruiser. Comes w/trailer $4300 obo 604-768-8434 or 604-302-8311

CARS - DOMESTIC

1990 CADILLAC Allante convertible white, “rare”, 2 seater, 155,000 kms Must sell. $6,900. 604-309-4001 1993 CHEV LUMINA, 4 dr, V6, 3.1 eng., 106 km, exc cond, 1 owner, maroon $2,500 obo. 604-576-6376. 1997 BUICK PARK AVE V6 new brk & tires, heated leather certified private $5500 obo. 604-364-1554

VEHICLES WANTED

Dial-A-Law offers general information on a variety of topics on law in BC. 604-687-4680 (Lower Mainland) or 1.800.565.5297 (Outside LM); www.dialalaw.org (audio available).Lawyer Referral Service matches people with legal concerns to a lawyer in their area. Participating lawyers offer a 30 minute consultation for $25 plus tax. Regular fees follow once both parties agree to proceed with services. 604-6873221 (Lower Mainland) or 1.800.663.1919 (Outside LM).

WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN By virtue of a WAREHOUSMAN’S LIEN for ESPLANADE SELF STORAGE, we will dispose of the following unit(s) to recover the amount of indebtedness noted plus any additional cost of moving, storage, seizure and sale. 11-106 DAVID GUNTER JACOB Contents of Locker #122 Arrears: $268.80 plus per diem Day of sale is Thursday May 26, 2011 @ 12:00 NOON. Absolute Bailiffs Inc. 20119 113B Avenue, Maple Ridge, B.C., V2X 0Z1 Contact: Sheldon Stibbs (604) 522-2773

MORTGAGES

Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1-888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

TRUCKS & VANS

2001 MAZDA MPV ES, lther, sunroof, dual a/c, fog lights, gold, beige int., 192K. $5450. (604)825-2393 2005 FORD RANGER. 111,000 kms. Auto. Extended cab. Good cond. $8,000. 604-751-2332

101 ft frontage by 88 ft.

BACKYARD: Storage shed, grassy play area & fenced kennel.

1995 CHEV BLAZER 87,000kms, excellent running condition. Aircared. $3500 obo. 604-528-8518 2006 LAND ROVER LR3 SE, dark blue, 40K MLS/64K KMS, no accid, lady driven, new tires, batt & brakes, immaculate @ $24,900. 604-943-0210. 2008 FORD Escape Hybrid 4X4 130K, mint cond. Metallic blue. $17,900. No acc’ds. 604-854-3732

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RECREATIONAL/SALE

08 O’K 2 slide camper loaded 31K &/or 08 F-450 KR 44K. Ken 250878-4365 https://sites.google.com/site/2008okanagancamper/ 2006 NORTHSHORE 30 FT Travel trailer, 36” dble slides, bunk units, fully loaded $24,000. 604-824-8970

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IN THE ARTS...

On the Calendar EVERY FRIDAY, MAY 27 TO JUNE 25 Friday Night Live: Explore inspiration, joy, and spirit in a non-liturgical way. Music, poetry, dance and performance art will take the audience to ‘that place’ where the arts touches the divine and to do it without dogma. Featuring AddLibretto, the cast members from the super popular “Improv - the Musical”. Lynn Valley United Church. 7:3 p.m. 3201 Mountain Highway. EVERY SATURDAY Lonsdale Quay farmer’s market: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. east plaza at Lonsdale Quay market.

The big 60

REBECCA ALDOUS

S TA F F R E P O RT E R

n the beginning they marched at the J.P. Fell Armoury in North Vancouver. Then it was down to Ambleside, before heading up the hill to what was the old YMCA. “We were very nomadic for a while,” said Angela Sargent, an officer cadet with West Vancouver’s 525 Pathfinder Royal Canadian Air Cadets Squadron. As the squadron celebrates its 60th birthday, it has a new home in St. Anthony’s School on Keith Road. It’s also grown. A few years ago the group consisted of 25 air cadets. Today that number has topped 50. Sargent got involved through her son. His interest was piqued when he came across a pair of shiny shoes at West Van’s community day. The shiny shoes Timothy spotted belonged to a cadet, a cadet who told Timothy he too could have shinny shoes if he joined up. As soon as Timothy was 12 years old, that’s what he did. “He loved the friends and camaraderie,” Sargent said. Timothy grew too old for the program last year, but Sargent is still with the squadron making sure others have the same experience as her son. She’s got the help of other diehards like the commanding officer, Captain Andy Smith. Through summer programs and weekend courses, Sargent has seen cadets accomplish such tasks as gaining their pilot’s licences. In fact, two of the squadron’s current cadets have such certification. Sargent has been lucky enough to also fly with them as a passenger. “It’s amazing. They are incredible young people.” To learn more, visit www.525pathfinder.com or the Squadron’s Facebook page — RCAC 525 Pathfinder Squadron.

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MAY 25 • Metaphysical Objectivism: Martin Hunt will moderate the monthly SFU Philosophers’ Cafe at La Zuppa Restaurant, 1544 Lonsdale Ave, 7 p.m.. $5. “Realism is the thesis that the objects, properties and relations the world contains exist independently of our thoughts about them or our perceptions of them.” Call 778-782-5215. www.philosopherscafe.net. MAY 26 Haida Gwaii scholarship fundraising gala: A “James Bond” adventure while raising funds to help students from Haida Gwaii further their education. Dinner, wine, a live auction and casino. The Pinnacle Pier Hotel, starting with champagne reception at 6 p.m. For information on the Fernandez Earle Scholarship Foundation or tickets for the event go to www.fernandezearle.com. • Glimpses: Explore dementia through the words of two daughters who wrote about their experiences caregiving for their mothers who had dementia. Cathie Borrie of Vancouver wrote a book of poetic prose called “The Long Hello” while Beth Kope of Victoria wrote a book of poetry called “Falling Season”. Free.78:15 p.m. Ferry Building Gallery. 604-9823313 or helen.wait@nscr.bc.ca.

TO MAY 29 Swans and Other People: Jacquie Manning exhibits her multimedia explorations and documentations of unusual encounters with animals while trekking through Europe. A departure from her abstract works. Silk Purse Gallery. TO JULY 3 George Taylor and Iza Radinsky: District Foyer Gallery, North Vancouver District Hall, 355 West Queens Road. George Taylor

MAY 26 Canadian Eh!: Montreal singer Kerry-Anne Kutz and Vancouverbased guitarist Tony Chotem feature Canadian composers from a variety of styles. Silk Purse. 10:30 a.m. Tix $12/15

Learn more at an info session: May 26th & June 9th, 2011 5:00pm – 6:00pm City University of Seattle in Vancouver 789 W Pender Street, Suite 310, Vancouver, BC RSVP to 250.391.7444

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MAY 25, 26, 27 Argyle Secondary Gallery Night: Paintings, prints, drawings, photos, digital media work, ceramics and sculpture. Open all day during school hours; public hours 6:30 to 9 p.m. each evening. 8th annual event. Admission by donation.

With your Master in Counselling from CityU, you’ll be prepared to help others when they need it most. Your coursework will be delivered by experienced practitioners and a clinical internship will put your new tools into practice. Choose from a variety of schedule options: X Full-time, for just seven quarters X Mixed-mode, combines online & quarterly classes X Saturdays-only, a work friendly option

May 27 How Do You See It? Interactive workshop about different communication styles, respecting and appreciating differences, what energizes you, and areas in your life that take more energy, and how to find balance in everyday routines. 2:15-4 p.m. at North Shore Community Resources, Capilano Mall. 604982-3320 or karyn.davies@nscr.bc.ca.

COUNTER TOPS

May 22 • Sima Bina and the Lian Ensemble: Notable Persian classical and folk musicians. Centennial Theatre. 8 p.m. Partial proceeds will go toward the creation of a Persian language studies program at UBC. Tickets $60, 604-984-4484. • Stained glass window art: Kids can make their own with instructor Elisabeth Everett. Free. Capilano Mall

MASTER OF COUNSELLING

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Hamish MacKay, holds flags waiting for the West Vancouver’s 525 Pathfinder Royal Canadian Air Cadets Squadron birthday march past city hall. Rebecca Aldous photo

EVERY SUNDAY Ambleside farmers’ market: From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parking lot behind police station at 13th and Bellevue. Traditional organic produce, coffee, silk, pies and more. Market fundraiser book sale and exchange. Games table and kids craft and play tent. Country rock tunes by Billy Burns. 604-628-8226 or visit www.artisanmarkets.ca.

TO MAY 21 The Belle of Amherst: The multi-award-winning one-woman play based on the writings and poetry the 19th-century reclusive genius Emily Dickinson features Renée Bucciarelli. Presentation House Theatre. 8 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday; 4 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. on Sunday. 604-990-3474 or www. phtheatre.org • A Classical Spirit: Artist Sylvia Tait at the West Vancouver Museum at 680 17th St. 604-925-7295, Tues. to Sat. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Stones in His Pockets: Deep Cove Shaw Theatre. Small town Ireland is overrun by a Hollywood movie production and two men get jobs on set. Wednesday to Saturday 8 p.m. Order tix online at www. firstimpressionstheatre.com. or by phone at 604-929-9459.

creates very unique and humorous garden sculptures using wood and recycled materials. Iza Radinsky’s art is a call for peace and serenity, for the appreciation of the beauty of architecture that blends with the power of nature in surrounding landscapes. Open weekdays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Opening reception: Thursday, May 19, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

The term “university” is used under the written consent of the Minister of Advanced Education effective April 11, 2007, having undergone a quality assessment process and been found to meet the criteria established by the minister. City University of Seattle is a not-for-proﬁt and an Equal Opportunity institution accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

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