Deep Cove Crier May 2016 by North Shore News Features

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Home grown

New Denizens of Deep Cove feature spotlights local residents.

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Mayor’s message

Delbrook lands decision will have far-reaching implications for every district resident.

May 2016

9900 Circulation East of the Seymour River

Pay parking idea not so popular

by MARIA SPITALE-LEISK

A proposal by the district to put seasonal pay parking in Deep Cove is not sitting well with some locals and visitors who say the area will lose its village charm. “I think it’s moronic, to be honest. To hear they are even thinking about putting machines here, I find disturbing,” said Cafe Orso owner Jonathan Hayward, on an unseasonably hot April afternoon that drew crowds to the Cove. It’s a scene reminiscent of most spring and summer weekends in the waterfront enclave: throngs of hikers and day-trippers descending on Deep Cove, circling around through the narrow streets in search of an often elusive parking spot. There are 2,000 Quarry Rock hikers alone that come to the Cove every weekend, according to a District of North Vancouver staff report. To offset some operating costs – trail maintenance and garbage pickup, for example – attributed to a steady influx of park visitors, the district is considering charging $2 per hour or $6 a day in the Deep Cove and Panorama parking lots from April to September. Cates Park, recording 3,200 vehicles each summer weekend, is also being considered for the pilot parking project, aimed at recovering costs from non-North Shore residents. The district stands to earn between $682,000 and $1.3 million in annual parking revenues from four parks, depending on how many stalls are allocated for the program. Cates Park has approximately 260 parking spaces, while the Panorama and Deep Cove lots have a total of 93 stalls. Coun. Lisa Muri supports the pilot program but said free parking passes should be given to all district residents. “Over 50 per cent of the visitors are coming from outside the North Shore.

Everyone needs to take some responsibility for the impact on our parks,” said Muri, adding the parking revenue should be put directly back into the parks for more rangers and maintenance. Hayward figures parking meters might scare visitors away. “I hope there is nothing to deter people from being able to come here,” he said. A recent Air France magazine article promoting Quarry Rock and the Cove as a must-do excursion in Vancouver was the talk of the Orso coffee shop on a recent Monday afternoon. Hayward welcomes the attention. “There’s no such thing as a secret place anymore, these people can’t wait to Instagram it,” he said. “I chose to

“I think it’s moronic to be honest.” – Jonathan Hayward

live in an amazing place and I think it’s amazing that people want to come here.” A New Westminster resident visiting Deep Cove said he might reconsider coming back if there’s pay parking. “I think it’s a bad idea,” said Mike Loi, who frequents the Cove five times a year because his daughter loves being by the water. “Tourism comes and who benefits from it is the businesses. They already tax the businesses and now they want to tax the tourists.” Bringing bike corrals to the Cove and encouraging people to leave their cars at home is one solution being considered. Coun. Mathew Bond said he wants to work with local business owners see Council page 9

Cafe Orso owner Jonathan Hayward has purchased bikes for his staff members and offered to put in a communal bike corral to help ease traffic congestion in Deep Cove. PHOTO MARIA SPITALE-LEISK

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! Mayor’s Message

Delbrook decision will have far-reaching implications The chance to help shape the future of our community is coming up.

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interest in participating in Phase 3 of the Delbrook lands community dialogue and I hope you will consider taking part. Delbrook Lands are a large piece of publicly owned land in the western portion of the district just northeast of the Delbrook and Queens Road intersection. Currently home to the old Delbrook Community Recreation Centre, the buildings on this site are in poor condition and do not meet current health, safety or seismic standards. We’re looking forward to opening up the brand new consolidated Delbrook Community Recreation Centre on the site of the former William Griffin Centre, just a stone’s throw from the Delbrook lands. As residents of Maplewood, Blueridge, Parkgate or Deep Cove you may find it difficult to see how the future of the Delbrook lands will impact you. But any time the future of a large piece of publicly owned land is up for consideration, the decisions will likely have far-reaching financial, environmen-

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tal and social implications. Earlier this year we partnered with SFU’s Centre for Dialogue for a public consultation process quite similar to the Deep Cove Parking and Access Dialogue we held in 2015. Nearly 300 people signed up and about 200 attended, sharing an astonishing 1,000 ideas for potential future uses of the site. Ideas ranged from putting affordable housing on the site, to turning it into a park, and everything in between. During Phase 2 of this process staff and outside experts are completing technical research and analysis, and gathering feedback from council. The technical information,

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combined with the community-generated ideas, will form the foundation of the ideas presented for discussion during the deliberative dialogue session. On Saturday, June 18, 100 residents from across the district will spend a full day discussing ideas for the future of the Delbrook lands by listening to each other, providing feedback, and working to understand the pros and cons of each idea. The goal of this community dialogue is to determine which options are most broadly supported by the community, and send those to council for consideration. The unique dialogue process gives us the op-

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portunity to thoughtfully consider those benefits and drawbacks. Registration for the deliberative dialogue will include both random selection for interested residents, as well as reserved seats for community organizations directly impacted by the future of the Delbrook lands. Managing attendance in this way ensures everyone who has a stake in the future of the Delbrook lands is represented within the dialogue and has an opportunity to be heard. This is participatory democracy in action! It is only when we hear from a broad cross-section of our community that we will land on a decision that will work for the majority. While the final decision on the future of these lands rests with us, your council, we’re looking for your guidance to help identify the path that works best for all of us. For more details on the Delbrook lands community dialogue, please visit dnv. org/delbrooklands and look for your invitation postcard in the mail. s

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! Crier Comment

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Small libraries make a big difference I didn’t realize that Little Free Libraries were such a big thing. A few weeks ago I was walking with my family after a Little League game at Myrtle when we came across a mini library that was staked in the front yard of a Deep Cove home. It was a small, freestanding minilibrary whimsically designed of wood with a peaked roof and offered a selection of books inside, for free. We loved the idea of this unexpected lawn library. Then last week when I was filling in as a relief reporter at the Tri-City News, the editor assigned me to write a story on the City of Port Coquitlam’s project to create five Little Free Libraries that are located throughout the municipality at parks and playgrounds. Before I spoke to a librarian at Terry Fox Library I did some online research on the mini libraries and discovered this was a movement, not just a few book-loving residents devoted to sharing their love of the written word. There are more than 36,000 Little Free Libraries worldwide and the concept is simple: Take a book, give a book. There’s even a website dedicated to the subject where you can find free blueprints for designing your own small library, register it on a world-wide map, find out about little library events and festivals and read blogs dedicated to the subject. Who knew? In Port Coquitlam, I learned that the city was partnering with Early Childhood Development (ECD) committee and PoCo Building Supplies to create

the little libraries because they promote literary and community. Lori Nick at the Terry Fox Library heard about the mini libraries a few years ago and then with a small grant and help from her handy hubby she had one installed at a park near her home. It was an instant success and became a popular community meeting spot and now even has its own Facebook page. Nick told me there were other small libraries already sharing books in the community, some in private yards and some in public spaces. And that same week I was contacted by a local artist whose husband had just created a totally cool all-metal little library for her that commemorated all the work she’d done for community literacy over the years, including delivering 4,000 books to a school in Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina hit. Nick said the Little Free Libraries are especially important for young readers because one of the fundamental building blocks of literacy is book ownership and these libraries can help children select books and start their own collection. During the summer months, when school libraries are closed, they also allow young readers to find books and keep up their reading skills. The libraries are also great for community building, and bringing together neighbours to share and discuss their favourite books and what they are reading. Want to learn more about this little movement or find some locations of the little libraries here and beyond? Visit littlefreelibrary.org. s

How the province plans to deal with heated housing market by b

J JANE T THORNTHWAITE MLA for North Vancouver Se Seymour

One of the most important issues that comes up in conversations with constituents is the current real estate market. Many on the North Shore fear their children will not be able to purchase a residence in the area they grew up in. I myself face this reality with my three children. The provincial government is taking some steps to address this and more will be done in the coming months. On March 18, Premier Christy Clark announced British Columbia is taking further action on real estate agent conduct, conflict of interest and housing affordability. The provincial government is putting new rules in place to prevent the potentially predatory practice of real estate contract assignment (so-called “shadow flipping”). Real estate contract assignment refers to the practice where some real estate licensees and some purchasers have taken advantage of rapidly rising prices by using assignment clauses to acquire a client’s home then assign the contract to a third party for a profit. New provincial rules will prevent the abuse of assignment clauses by requiring the express consent of the seller and mandating that any profits from assignments are returned to the homeowner. With increasing demand for housing from a strong economy and steady population growth, and a limited supply of

housing, prices for single-family homes in most areas of Greater Vancouver have increased between 45 per cent and 70 per cent over the last five years. Prices for multi-family homes, in contrast, have increased between 14 per cent and 40 per cent. The most recent data show there are about as many single-family dwellings in the Vancouver census metropolitan area as in 1991, while the number of condominium units doubled in that time. In the 2016 budget, the province changed the property transfer tax to help the market respond to mounting demand for housing. The newly built home exemption offers an incentive for buyers to purchase new construction priced up to $750,000 by providing property transfer tax relief up to $13,000. Also, proposed changes to the property transfer tax act will authorize the government to collect new information from owners when they register their property. The government will resume collecting data that specifically identifies foreign purchasers. Beginning this summer, individuals who purchase property will need to disclose if they are citizens or permanent residents of Canada and, if they are not, their citizenship and country of residence. The 2016 budget also includes measures to provide more affordable housing options for lower-income earners. Capital spending of $355 million over five years will support the construction or renovation of more than 2,000 affordable housing units in communities throughout the province. If you have any ideas and thoughts you want to share on this issue, please email me at Jane.Thornthwaite. MLA@leg.bc.ca. s

! Denizens of Deep Cove Name: Sharon Taylor Occupation: Actress. Film credits include Stargate Atlantis, Once Upon a Time, Continuum. Her story: Sharon makes appearances at sci-fi conventions around the world, including London, Australia and the U.S. She is a second-degree black belt, a skill that has been written into storylines for her, and trains five days a week at Champions Martial Arts in Lower Lonsdale. Sharon grew up in Lynn Valley, but moved to Deep Cove 20 years ago because “it’s beautiful” and for the people and the ocean. She has acted in more than 15 plays at Deep Cove Shaw Theatre. You can catch Sharon April 28 in the TV series DC Legends Of Tomorrow (on The CW). s – Maria Spitale-Leisk

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Free concert for kids at Seymour Art Gallery by JUSTIN BEDDALL SEYMOUR ART GALLERY Juno-winning children’s musician Jessie Farrell is performing a free concert with her band at the Seymour Art Gallery on May 7, from 2-3 p.m. Farrell’s songs are inspired by her outdoor adventures with her daughter. Her album, “Take Me Outside” is popular with kids and parents and includes hit singles like “Let’s Talk About Love” and “Fell Right Into You.” After or before the concert, be sure to check out the gallery’s kid-friendly Start with Art exhibition currently on display. Seymour Art Gallery is located at 4360 Gallant Ave. For more info, call 604-924-1378 or visit www. seymourartgallery.com

LOCAL BREW AND LOCAL TALENT Deep Cove Brewers and Distillers is known locally and across the bridge for its awardwinning craft brews and spirits. But you can also enjoy some

spirited live entertainment inside their tasting lounge while enjoying some locally sourced food and drink. The may lineup includes: DJ Sheps, Sunday, May 1, from 3:30-6:30 p.m., Ryan Gazzola, on Friday, May 6, from 7-9 p.m.; Mark Woodyard on Saturday, May 7, from 7-9 p.m.; Dino Dinicolo on Friday, May 13, from 7-9 p.m.; Shawn Hallgren on Saturday, May 14, from 7-9 p.m., DJ Sheps on Sunday, May 15 from 3:30-6:30 p.m. For the complete lineup visit deepcovecraft.com. Deep Cove Brewers and Distillers is located at Unit 170 - 2270 Dollarton Hwy. Call 604-770-1136 or email info@deepcovecraft.com

‘KING OF THE UKULELE’ RALPH SHAW PLAYS DEEP COVE COFFEE HOUSE Ralph Shaw, a.k.a, the King of Ukulele, is headlining this month’s Deep Cove Coffee House on Friday, May 13. A crowd-pleasing entertainer inspired by the British music hall era, Shaw’s musical CV includes five solo albums, four teaching DVDs and his critically

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Tickets firstimpressionstheatre.com or 604-929-9456 Tickets available cash only at the Seymour Art Gallery Gift Shop

p.m., May 6, live music, coffee/tea and snack included. Other refreshments for sale. Member $7. Nonmember $9. Register in person or phone Heather at 604-929-3624. Keep Well Tuesdays: From 9:30 to 11:30 a.m, mild exercises followed by blood pressure checks. Sign-in 9:159:30 a.m. Drop-in, $2. Heart & Stroke Walking Group: Mondays and Thursdays. An hour’s walk around the community then stay for coffee. Meet at Parkgate at 1 p.m, $10 annual fee. Contact Janet Kemper, co-ordinator, at 604-9839976. Chair Yoga 55+: Mild yoga for those who cannot fold themselves into a pretzel on the floor. Gain flexibility and strength and relieve stress through active breathing. Friday 9:45-10:45 a.m. Drop-in, $10. iPad Club: Every second and fourth Thursday. Meet friends, discuss iPad features, apps, etc. Drop-in, $3. Mayor Richard Walton Open House: Tuesday May 17, 9:30-10:30 a.m. An informal opportunity to engage with the mayor at Parkgate Community Centre. Meet your Federal MP at Parkgate: Terry Beech on Wednesday, May 25, 11 a.m.-noon. Parkgate Community Kitchen Lunch: Monday/Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Cost: $6 members, $8 non-members, $10 family (one adult and up to two kids), $4 soup or sandwich. Purchase passes at Parkgate front desk. You can purchase

your lunch earlier in the day before your workout, keep your receipt and redeem it for lunch. Many meal options to choose from. Diner’s Club: Enjoy a hot meal in the warmth and companionship of others. The Diners’ Congregate Meal Program is served by volunteers and local transportation is available. Cost is only $6. Take-home dinners may also be ordered. Be sure to request transportation when you make your reservation; pick-ups are at 4:30 p.m. at the Atrium, Lions Manor, and Roche Point Towers. Tuesday 5-6 p.m. You must book in advance. Contact Andrea at 604-9046483. Seniors Bus Trips: Tea and Trumpets (Vancouver Symphony Orchestra) Thursday, May 5, 9 a.m. For members who have series tickets. Call Renee for information at 604983-6373. The Gourmet Warehouse and Lunch at Yolks: Thursday, May 12, 10 a.m. returning 2:30 p.m. Members $10. Non-members $13. (lunch not included) #354343 Seymour Access Bus: Open to all seniors. Every second Friday, leaving Banff Court at 11 a.m. and stopping at designated bus stops East of Seymour River and heading to Lynn Valley Mall with trained volunteers to provide assistance and resource information. Register: Renee Matthee at 604-983-6373 or email rmatthee@myparkgate.com. Members one trip $8, six trips $42. Non-members one trip $12, six trips $70. s

Have a say on the future of the Delbrook Lands at our all-day workshop June 18, 10am to 4:30pm. The old Delbrook Community Centre will close at the end of 2016. Take part in a unique deliberative dialogue to create recommendations on the future of the property for Council’s consideration.

Seating is limited, please register your interest in participating by May 18 at dnv.org/delbrooklands

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Council considering options What Should We Buy Now? While we are clearly in a very seller favourable market, recently, I have a lot of people asking me: What should we buy now?

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to make the bike racks happen as a pilot project during the summer. Hayward is already on board, offering to pay for a giant bike rack. “We’re in the spot where Cove Bikes was invented, at the base of essentially where mountain biking evolved,” said Hayward, who recently purchased bikes for his whole staff to encourage them to ride to work. Deep Cove Kayak owner Erian Baxter, whose business is steps away from one of the Cove parking lots, said the district ultimately needs to keep working with the community to improve parking in the area. “It’s understandable that one step might be to charge for parking in the parks, however if that just shifts parking onto streets then it’ll just end up frustrating residents even more,” said Baxter. The logistics around implementing pay parking at four district parks, including Lynn Canyon and the base of Mount Fromme, were discussed during council workshops on April 18 and 25.

Many of my clients want to buy real estate but are finding the market a bit crazy. My investor clients are asking; my down-sizers are asking; and my buyers who are priced out of the detached housing market are asking: What should we buy now? For those who do not have specific requirements, the answer, with some exceptions, is: Buy condos here in the lower mainland or houses in other markets. While everything has increased in value, these 2 options likely still have a fair amount of room for appreciation. After having been very slow to sell for quite some time, condos are starting to sell more quickly and, given how much the prices of houses have increased, condo and townhome prices are likely to continue to climb as those looking to get into the market are forced to move down into condos for now. If you look at the level of appreciation on a chart, detached homes have appreciated by a much higher percentage than have attached homes (condos and townhomes). For that reason, attached homes still represent relatively good value and as people are priced out of the detached market and move into

the attached homes, the prices of condos and townhomes should now start to increase. We are seeing evidence of this over the past couple of months with multiple offers on many condos and townhomes. If we look to homes outside of the immediate area, for example on the Island or in the further out suburbs, they too represent relative value but are also now seeing increased activity and multiple offers. For now, both of these options are a good idea-they are starting to move up but the markets for these products have not reached the frenzied levels seen for detached homes.....yet..... If you would like to discuss your options in this crazy market, please contact me for a complimentary consultation on what may work best for you.

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New Westminster resident Mike Loi and his family say they would reconsider coming back to Deep Cove if there’s pay parking. PHOTO MARIA SPITALE-LEISK

Calling it a “regressive tax” at its heart, Coun. Jim Hanson said pay parking would impose a financial hardship on low-income families that want to enjoy the park on a Sunday afternoon. Council could not come

to a consensus on pay parking during the April 25 meeting. The district will continue to explore options for parking management strategies that may include time-limit parking in their busiest parks. s

AMAZING HOME IN PRESTIGIOUS NORTHLANDS! (SOLD 17.6% OVER ASKING)

This beautiful home is hard to beat: very private and quiet, with treed outlook and gorgeous outdoor areas. Perfect layout with almost 3500 sq feet; open plan, 4 bedrooms and den and 4 baths. High end finishings throughout including gourmet kitchen and spa baths. Vaulted ceilings, huge windows, hardwood floors, 3 fireplaces, double garage, tons of storage...the list goes on and on....surrounded by nature but a short walk to all Parkgate amenities!

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RIVERFRONT CHARACTER HOME!! (SOLD 23.4% OVER ASKING)

Once in a lifetime opportunity: riverfront character home on one of the largest properties in the area! Plans and District required reports available to build approx. 6000 square foot dream home. Your own estate in the country just minutes from downtown Vancouver. Value mainly in the land; however this 100 year old character home has wood floors, 3 fireplaces, vaulted ceilings, and 2 bachelor suites...lots of room for guests, in-laws or nanny! Move in now and build your dream home later!

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Before the British invasion There were the Bobby’s

Bobby Vinton, Bobby Curtola, Bobby Darin, Bobby Helms and others , the singers the songs and the stories behind them Blue Velvet, Honey, Beyond the Sea, Mack the Knife Run to Him, My Special Angel, Volare and More Mike Myers "The Bobby Show" rocked the house!

He had the sold out audience singing, clapping and wanting to dance in the aisles. One of the best musical tributes to an era that I've ever seen. Anne Marie Mortensen-Bottle Tree Productions Tue. May 10th - 7:30 Centennial Theater www.centennialtheatre.com 604 984-4484

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IN THE HEART OF IT ALL!!! (SOLD 33.9% OVER ASKING)

Fabulous bright and airy urban oasis on exclusive Robson Street! Bright end unit with high ceilings, lovely finishings, separated bedrooms and every amenity you can think of within a short walk. Large windows, open plan, great kitchen, 2 bedrooms and den...all you need for an amazing life in the City! Move in now and enjoy summer in paradise! Pets and rentals ok.

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! Spiritually Speaking

Healthy mums by REV. DR. ED HIRD

Five years ago, my wife Janice and I went on an unforgettable Embrace Rwanda trip. In 2006, Hilary King, a local Seymour resident, visited Rwanda and noticed that many mothers were unable because of malnutrition to carry their babies to full term. In response, Embrace Rwanda started the Healthy Mums Project, in which mothers from 11 districts of Rwanda receive a goat and materials to start a kitchen garden, using the goat manure to produce healthy vegetables. As a result, many Rwandan mothers are now able to bring their babies to full term, with a significant reduction in the death of mothers and babies. After 17 team trips to Rwanda, King, the executive director of Embrace Rwanda, is seeing significant healing between the formerly warring tribal groups. Instead of bitterness and hatred, they are taking part in shared projects involving microbusinesses, early childhood education, and maternal health. A Rwandan mother named Jeanne says: “I feel accepted now. I have learned many new things. We share stories about our lives and I have learnt how to improve my farming and to prepare a balanced diet for my family. I have seen my child gain weight. I see the importance of saving money and am even comfortable going to the bank now. The tailoring I learnt enabled me to make this dress and the shirt for my boy. I now have a dress shop business. We study the Bible. It has taught us how to live in our community in peace with one another.”

Embrace Rwanda not only involves goats, but also helping unemployed, impoverished mothers to earn a living through vocational training. A Rwandan official commented: “This is unbelievable, to give a student the required skills and knowledge and at the same time equipping him or her with the basic needs to start a job.” One girl said, “When I joined this school of construction, I was fearing that I could not make it. Thanks be to God for Embrace Rwanda that empowered me. I will make sure I value the skills and knowledge I got.” Embrace Rwanda also helps mothers by establishing preschools in local chapels, a significant innovation in Rwandan culture. With the active support of the local Rwandan Mothers’ Unions, Embrace Rwanda is assisting women in starting savings and credit associations. “Embrace Rwanda is not about going into a community and telling them what to do. It’s more enabling them to decide what they need to do, assisting them to do it, and seeing that they can make the progress themselves. As a result, the mothers in the Embrace Rwanda Projects have ownership of their activities. They feel empowered,” said King. You are invited to check out two well produced online films on the Embrace Rwanda website at embracerwanda.org. My Mother’s Day prayer for the Seymour-Deep Cove community is that we will all be used in making a lasting difference in the health of mothers. The Rev. Dr. Ed Hird, rector, St. Simon’s Church North Vancouver, Anglican Mission in Canada. stsimonschurch.ca s

NOW TAKING REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER AND FALL 2016.

Seymour-area residents collected this mound of garbage from the side of Mount Seymour Parkway during a recent trash pickup event. PHOTO SUPPLIED

Rubbish roundup nets a hefty heap

Thirteen trash-hunting volunteers scoured both sides of Mount Seymour Parkway for three hours on Sunday, April 3, and collected an impressive pile of garbage in the process. Organized by area residents Alastair Campbell and Karen Koroluk, the sixth annual neighbourhood litter pickup event covered the stretch of Mount Seymour Parkway from Lillooet Road to Broadview Drive, including parts of Riverside Drive and Windridge Drive. The volunteers’ day-end loot included plenty of discarded campaign signs left over from last fall’s federal election. The rubbish removal event was supported by the District of North Vancouver’s Adopt a Street program, which works with community members to keep roadsides litter-free. Volunteers were provided with garbage bags, tongs, visibility vests and disposable gloves. The municipality also arranged to truck the litter away following the pickup. Superstore also supported the event by providing a $25 gift certificate to the finder of the most unusual piece of litter. The Adopt a Street program is open to all district residents and businesses. To learn more, or to download an application form, visit vleykitxzu{fgp|w{gpkl. s —Christine Lyon

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