Deep Cove Crier June 2016 by North Shore News Features

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Hey neighbour!

Get ready to celebrate the 19th annual Blueridge Good Neighbour Day.

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Outstanding contribution

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Fire victims reflect on one-year mark by MARIA SPITALE-LEISK The comforting sound of kids playing outside and laughing has returned to River Woods Housing Co-op one year after the fire. Four pre-teen friends run around the central courtyard and engage in some old-fashioned roughhousing on a recent Thursday afternoon. The parents sit around a communal picnic table, shooting the breeze with fellow neighbours, who are more like a second family. Blue construction fencing, in plain view across the complex, cordons off a section of townhouses still under restoration and serves as a reminder of friends who have not come home yet. There’s a child’s scooter nesting in overgrown grass that hasn’t been tended to in a year. It’s evident that River Woods’ residents have each other’s backs. Here, it’s no trouble to knock on a neighbour’s door to ask for something – anything – even if it’s dinner hour. A jovial Aaron Rose, who sports a black Batman T-shirt, says he had a good feeling about River Woods when he first arrived at the co-op three years ago. There were 25 or so kids laughing and running through sprinklers set up on the grass. “I knew it was a good place because there were lots of kids around and everyone seemed happy,” says Rose, while cuddling River Woods’ resident cat, Boo. On the sidewalk nearby, Rose’s daughter, Naomi, 3, is making some chalk drawings. This microcosm of community nestled in a grove of tall coniferous trees next to Mount Seymour Road was torn apart around 8 p.m. last May 7, when a large blaze broke out at River Woods. Co-op president Diane Bennett, who has lived here for close to 20 years, describes feeling a sense of disbelief the night of the fire. “I saw a poof of smoke and all of a sudden the roof just erupted in flames,” recalls Bennett. “There was a huge roar.

We were very scared. There was just the fear it was going to spread.” It was a chaotic scene as thick smoke blanketed the complex and panicked residents ran around worried about neighbours, pets and personal possessions. While 27 firefighters from stations across the North Shore tackled the blaze, which spread rapidly through a shared attic space, other local heroes quickly turned up to help. Teachers from nearby Dorothy Lynas elementary arrived at River Woods with stuffies to help calm children who were hunkered down in units away from the smoke. Rose watched as firefighters sprayed water from a giant hose through the open bedroom window of a fellow resident named Leila, six years old. “Just seeing that was devastating because you knew her stuff was in there,” recalls Rose.

“There was a huge roar. We were very scared.” – resident Diane Bennett Despite losing her favourite picture of flowers and all of her puzzles, Leila donated half of her birthday money to the Seymour-Deep Cove fire hall in October because the firefighters saved her “fishies.” Immediately after the fire, 26 River Woods’ families found themselves homeless. Some residents left with just the clothes on their backs and, if they were lucky, some valuables. Fortunately, the Seymour community jumped into action, donating everything from food to toiletries to gift certificates. “It was absolutely overwhelming,” says Rose, of the generosity of strangers. “I think we had 1,000 (donated) pairs see Residents page 8

Three-year-old Naomi, a River Woods resident, makes chalk drawings in the courtyard of the housing co-op that was ravaged by fire last year. PHOTO MARIA SPITALE-LEISK

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It seems like only yesterday, but it’s been 25 years since I sat as school board chairman in council chambers celebrating the 100th anniversary of North Vancouver District’s Aug. 10, 1891 inception. During that 1991 celebration, then-mayor Murray Dykeman and council unveiled the coat of arms and flag that we still use today, and celebrated the many changes that took place in our first century of government. The original boundaries of our community were from Horseshoe Bay to Deep Cove, although the lands were part of the much larger Coast Salish lands and have been lived on for thousands of years before Captain Vancouver sailed into English Bay a century earlier in 1791. Prior to the First World War, West Vancouver and the City of North Vancouver separated from the original District of North Vancouver. Existing boundaries have not changed since 1911. Why should we celebrate our history and why specifically a 125th anniversary? Knowledge of our past not only helps us avoid repeating our mistakes, it also provides us with a better understanding of why certain decisions were made and acts as a sound basis for future policy direction. We enjoy sharing our history with the groups of elementary school students that visit district hall each year. Each student

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gets a chance to wear the mayor’s Chain of Office and learn about our history by studying our coat of arms, which serves as a well-conceived natural history lesson. Our hope is that our children leave district hall knowing more about our history and culture, and are inspired to be future candidates for mayor. Learning our history also helps us understand how unique in the world we are. Many of our residents don’t realize that our North Vancouver waterfront ships and receives goods from all over the world and moves more tonnage than any community in Canada. North Vancouver District is also the only deep sea port community in the world with alpine fauna (Haynes Pass behind Grouse Mountain), and a wildlife interface within eight kilometres of downtown Vancouver. Also next year is Canada’s 150th birthday party and there will be celebrations across the land we are so privileged to call home. Consider this year’s local celebrations a precursor to next year’s Canada-wide outpouring of national spirit. The next 25 years will see accelerating change, not only in the Metro Vancouver area, but in cities all over the world as global urban population grows. Planning decisions made by governments today will shape the lives of our children and grandchildren. It is incumbent on us to study and learn from the past, but also to be nimble and ready to change gears quickly to adjust to the future. And as economist John Maynard Keynes said almost 100 years ago, “When the facts change, so do I. What do you do?” And the facts are changing all around us so we need to understand the continuum of history like never before. We have much to celebrate and there are many stories to tell. Join us for celebrations throughout the summer and a wrap-up party on Sept. 17. More details will be posted soon at dnv.org/125.i

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Considering the cost of Tim Jones receives posthumous preserving the blue cabin Volunteer Legacy Award It’s a tiny, dilapidated blue cabin with huge historical value. Last month the District of North Vancouver voted 5-2 in favour of taking $10,000 from its contingency fund to assist with the remediation costs of the “Blue Cabin.” Home to artists Al Neil and Carole Itter for nearly 50 years, the small cabin was one of many squatter’s shacks along Dollarton’s mudflats in the 1930s that were inhabited by other artists and writers, including Malcolm Lowry, author of Under the Volcano. By the 1960s most of the cabins had been razed but the Blue Cabin had immunity. It was located on the McKenzie Barge site. But in 2015 the private piece of land was sold to developers. The cabin is stowed away in temporary storage but its future remains uncertain. Vancouver’s Grunt Gallery and other partners, including the North Vancouver Museum and Archives, are trying make sure the 80-year-old cabin is saved and restored. They envision creating a floating residency for artists on the Burrard Inlet. District of North Vancouver Coun. Lisa Muri strongly favours preserving the cabin and the history it represents. “It’s important to be able to have something tangible that you can look back on and remember what life used to be like,” she said during last month’s meeting. But not all council members agreed. Coun. Robin Hicks, who along with Coun. Roger Bassam voted against the motion, isn’t convinced the cabin should be a priority for municipal funds.

“How much do we as a society spend on a dilapidated hut?” said Hicks. “I think $10,000 is not an insignificant amount and it could be used to help the homeless or more charitable endeavours within the district.” So should preserving a decades-old cabin be a priority? Others weren’t so quick to dismiss the importance of historical connective tissue. Reid Shier, director of the Presentation House Gallery, noted in a letter to council: “The Blue Cabin is one of, if not the last, foreshore cabin ‘squats’ that once proliferated on the intertidal zone of North Vancouver and Burrard Inlet. The history is an instrumental and vital part of our region, and the preservation of the Blue Cabin presents the last opportunity to save an especially important part of our shared past for our future generations.” We agree. The historical significance of the artistic community that lived on the shores of the Burrard Inlet is captured in a National Film Board’s short documentary entitled ldkonef mhchgj and there’s also an incredible installation by artist Kevin Lum featuring replica shacks at the Maplewood conservation area that also features storyboards that pay homage to the historical significance of the creative community by the sea. But, as Muri noted, to have something tangible matters. The little blue cabin is a real piece of history that you can see and touch, which makes it a powerful storytelling device for sharing a long-lost history with future generations. It’s priceless.i

Some great news recently as the provincial government honoured the late Tim Jones with a BC Parks Volunteer Award for his outstanding contribution to saving lives, promoting outdoor safety, and advocating the importance of backcountry awareness. On April 23, I joined my colleague Naomi Yamamoto to present the posthumous Volunteer Legacy Award to Jones’ widow, Lindsay Jones, at the third annual Tim Jones Legacy Fundraiser. The event was an opportunity for us to recognize the 26 years Jones volunteered with North Shore Rescue, leading countless searches in Mount Seymour and Cypress provincial parks and saving more than 1,600 lives. There are more than 1,000 people alive today because of Tim and the team he led at North Shore Rescue. His dedication to saving lives, mentoring young recruits, and promoting safety and backcountry awareness made him a hero, but it was the deep caring he had for the people he knew and worked with that brought the respect and admiration of everyone around him. I consider myself lucky to have been able to call him a friend, and I’m very proud to honour him with this Volunteer Legacy Award. BC Parks Volunteer Awards recognize people and organizations that go above and beyond to protect, preserve and benefit B.C.’s parks and park programs and

services. The Volunteer Legacy Award is presented to an individual whose cumulative accomplishments through volunteerism have made a significant impact on parks and protected areas. Tim Jones began volunteering with North Shore Rescue in 1987, and volunteered many hours per week on top of his full-time work as a Paramedic in Charge for the B.C. Ambulance Service. He was awarded the Order of British Columbia in 2011, and was bestowed with an honourary doctorate in 2012 by Capilano University. With the weather getting warmer and more people heading to the mountains to enjoy the beautiful hikes our region offers, be sure that you and your friends are well prepared before you head up. North Shore Rescue has a handy section on education on their website that provides an abundance of information on what to take, how to be prepared and how to react in a dangerous situation, and I encourage everyone considering heading out for a hike, no matter the duration, to be prepared (northshorerescue.com/education/). To donate to the Tim Jones Legacy Fund: fundrazr.com/campaigns/3gPPf For more information on the BC Parks Volunteer Awards, visit: env.gov.bc.ca/ bcparks/volunteers/recognition. Learn more about what is happening in our riding of North Vancouver-Seymour by subscribing to my monthly MLA report at janethornthwaitemla.bc.ca/subscribe. Contact me by e-mail at jane.thornthwaite.mla@leg.bc.ca, by phone at 604-9839852, on Facebook at facebook.com/jane. thornthwaite, on Twitter at @jthornthwaite, or stop by my constituency office at 217 - 1233 Lynn Valley Road. i

Blueridge Good Neighbour Day inspires a real sense of community by JUSTIN BEDDALL

If you live in Blueridge there’s a good chance you know your neighbours. Not just the ones who live next door but people who live blocks away and all around the community. If you’re trying to figure out why it’s so tight-knit, look no further than the Blueridge Good Neighbour Day, which hosts its 19th annual celebration on Sunday, June 5. Eric Andersen, chairman of the Blueridge Community Association, first had the idea for a local community celebration back in the mid-1990s and got some help from X-Files actor Don S. Williams, who lived in the community at the time. In 1998 the community came out for the inaugural Blueridge Good Neighbour Day. “It really gets people together, cre-

ates a sense of community to be working towards a common goal,” said Anderson. Unlike events in other communities that have a commercial base to tap into to support entertainment, food and activities, Blueridge has few businesses, so organizers had to get creative with sponsorships and applying for grants to keep on budget. Over the years they’ve developed a strong base of support and this year they have Stong’s, Nesters Market, CIBC and Deep Cove Brewers and Distillers participating. The first-ever Blueridge Good Neighbour Day was well received, recalls Andersen, who noted: “Of course it was a lot smaller.” Last year the event attracted nearly 1,800 residents and was put on by a planning committee of 15 and nearly 60 volunteers on the day of the event. Andersen

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said they try to include new events and kids entertainment each year but there are some perennial favourites that don’t change, such as the bouncy castles. “We try to keep all the entertainment (for kids) at no-cost, you only pay for the ponies. Everything else we try to do for free,” said Anderson. The financial goal of the event is to break even, he explained. Thanks to social media, Andersen said former Blueridge residents are getting news about the event and returning so they can catch up with old friends. Andersen’s favourite part of day? “It’s just meeting some old friends and people you haven’t seen in a while. It gets people out to meet their neighbours, not just next to them but in their community.” Each year’s event has a new theme — superheroes, Olympics and western, for

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example – and this year they will celebrate “The United World of Blueridge,” something inspired by the recent arrival of Syrian refugees to the community. Kids are invited to decorate their bikes and wear clothing that represents their heritage and participate in the parade. (Arrive at the intersection of Berkley and Hyannis for a 10:45 a.m. start of the parade, which will travel down Berkley and end at the school.) This year’s event includes live music, international food trucks, concession stands, beverage garden (ID mandatory), kids carnival, gladiator joust, bouncy castles, rides and games, silent auction (cash/credit) and popular pie eating contest. Blueridge Good Neighbour Day at Blueridge elementary takes place June 5, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. i

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Hey Neighbour! The 19th annual Blueridge Good Neighbour Day takes place Sunday, June 5, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Blueridge elementary. This year’s theme is “The United World of Blueridge.” The popular community event kicks off with a parade at 10:45 a.m. Other things to look forward to: live music, international food trucks, Gyros, concession stands, beverage garden (ID mandatory), kids carnival, gladiator joust, bouncy castles, rides and games, silent auction (cash/credit) and a pie-eating contest. Blueridge elementary is located at 2650 Bronte Dr.

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CIBC NorthWoods Village Banking Centre is hosting a Family Fun Day on Saturday, June 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will include a barbecue, complimentary face painting, balloon twisting, activities and more. You can also enter to win a Char-Broil TRU-Infrared Commercial 3-Burner Gas Grill. CIBC NorthWoods Village Banking Centre is located at 2146 Dollarton Hwy.

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The popular Deep Cove Coffee House returns June 10 at Mount Seymour United Church. This month’s featured performer is the Tanglewood Trio, featuring Karla Mundy, Emily Villaviciencio, with Andy Hillhouse and Tim Tweedale. Tickets are $10 and include homebaked goodies and great coffee. Doors open at 7 p.m. and music starts at 7:30 p.m. The feature act plays at 9 p.m.

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Last year nearly 1,800 neighbourhood residents celebrated Blueridge Good Neighbour Day. The event features entertainment for kids, including pony rides.

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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 June lineup includes: Just A Season – Friday, June 3, 7-9 p.m.; Patrick Gavigan plays Saturday, June 4, 7-9 p.m.; and Tobacco Brown plays Friday June 17, 7-9 p.m. For a complete list of live music acts, go to deepcovecraft.com.

The Raven Pub and Restaurant has lots of entertainment on tap in June, from NHL Stanley Cup finals to live music. Here’s the June lineup: June 3 and 4, Mike Bertini, 8 p.m.; June 10 and 11, Ben Parker, 8 p.m.; June 17, Adam Woodall, 8 p.m.; June 18, Sami Ghawi & Eleven 09, 8 p.m.; June 24, Ray Otoole, 8 p.m.; June 25, Jeff Neufield, 8 p.m. The Raven is located at 1052 Deep Cove Rd. Call 604-929-3834 or visit the ravenpub.com.

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Don’t miss the Joseph Ribikoff Trunk Show June 16. “We are super excited,” says co-owner Colette Bennett. “It’s an amazing shopping experience. You have to check it out.” Little Pink Door has received some great new summer styles from Desigual, Bella Amore and Pretty Woman. “If you are looking for that perfect summer outﬁt, we can certainly help you out.” Their private Girls’ Night Out shopping experience continues to be a hit. All you have to do is pick a week night and you have the boutique to yourself and all of your friends. Wine and nibblies are provided by the shop. There’s also a special event coming up on the evening of Thursday June 16th. “It’s our ﬁrst-ever Joseph Ribkoff Trunk Show. This is a great opportunity to see his entire summer and fall line in a fun social environment at the boutique. It’s an open-house format from 5-9pm at the Little Pink Door Boutique. There’s no need to RSVP and we’re providing wine and nibblies for you as well.” Mark it on your calendar.

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! Seniors Connection by SHELLEY HARRISON RAE June is the season of dads and grads. Happy Father’s Day to all the dads and congratulations to all the proud grads. For program registration and information and drop-in games at Parkgate Seniors Centre call the front desk at 604983-6350 and quote the barcode number, or visit myparkgate.com. Membership: $30 annual membership entitles you to discounts on all seniors programming, special events, and lunches at the centre. Membership fees go directly to seniors programming. To volunteer at the seniors centre call Alison Caldwell Johnson, volunteer co-ordinator, at 604-983-6385 or email ajohnson@myparkgate. com.

Solstice High Tea: Celebrate summer solstice Parkgate-style with tea, talk, finger sandwiches, baked goodies, and cakes on Wednesday, June 22, noon-2 p.m. Members: $15. Non-members: $20. Registration #354395. Free Programs: Mondays 10 a.m., sing-a-long; Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m,craft circle; Fridays,1-3:30 p.m. movies with popcorn and tea/coffee. Fabulous First Fridays: 7 -9 p.m., June 3. Live music, coffee/tea and snack included. Other refreshments for sale. Members $7. Non-members $9. Register in person or phone Heather at 604-929-3624. Keep Well Tuesdays: 9:3011:30 a.m. Mild exercises followed by blood pressure checks. Sign-in 9:15-9:30 a.m. Drop-in, $2.

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your lunch earlier in the day before your workout, keep your receipt, and redeem it for lunch. Many meal options to choose from. Diners’ 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. Tuesdays, 5-6 p.m. You must book in advance. Contact Andrea at 604-904-6483. Seniors Bus Trips: Granville Island Walk and Shop on Monday, June 6, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Explore Granville Island Market and shops. Lunch at your own expense. Members $12.50. Nonmembers $17.50 Registration #354337. Seymour Access Bus: Open to all seniors every second Friday, leaving Banff Court at 1 a.m.,

stopping at designated bus stops east of Seymour River and heading to Lynn Valley Mall with trained volunteers to provide assistance and resource information. To register call Renee Matthee at 604-983-6373 or email rmatthee@myparkgate.com. Members: one trip $8, six trips $42. Nonmembers: one trip $12, six trips $70. My Parkgate Break: For those caring for someone with early to moderate dementias living at home with a family caregiver. Priority is given to east of Seymour residents. Tuesday and Thursday (halfday) programs with mild fitness, social, and leisure activities. Program leaders and trained volunteers care for participants while the family caregiver has a few hours of respite time. Transportation, meals, and snacks are provided. Contact Renee Matthee at 604-983-6373 or email rmatthee@myparkgate. com. North Shore Family Caregiver Support Programs: A free program for (unpaid) family members or

friends caring for an adult friend or family member. Educational sessions, network groups, information, and consultation related to the emotional and practical aspects of care giving, at North Shore Community Resources, Capilano Mall, #203-935 Marine Dr. North Vancouver. For information call 604-982-3320 or email karyn.davies@nscr.bc.ca. Caregiver Network Groups: Meet other caregivers who are having similar experiences. First Thursday of the month, 7-9 p.m. or second Wednesday of the month from 10:30 a.m. #203, Capilano Mall, 935 Marine Dr., North Vancouver. Family Caregiver Workshop: Five Thursdays June 2 to June 30, 6:30 -8:30 p.m. An education workshop for family members who are caring for a person with dementia. Dementia Dialogue: Long Distance Caregiving, Saturday, June 11, 10 a.m.-noon. Recognizing the practical and emotional challenges of longdistance caregiving. i

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of donated shoes, it was insane. At one point it was bumper to bumper with cars and people trying to drop off donations.” Being disconnected from River Woods this past year has been hard for the displaced fire victims. Some parents scrambled to find nearby accommodations so their kids could stay at their school. One senior couple was forced to temporarily relocate to the Fraser Valley, a move that has been tough for them and the River Woods family. “Alex did our newsletter,” says Bennett. “He would be out and about here every day. It didn’t matter what you needed he would help you. They can’t wait to come home.” Ten of the 26 displaced River Woods families returned home last September, while the rest will come back in July. The residents were hoping for a spring homecoming, but the scope of the restoration work expanded to include re-piping and electrical rewiring in the complex, causing a setback.

River Woods resident Aaron Rose and resident cat Boo sit in the court yard. Co-op president Diane Bennett checks on the progress of homes still under restoration. PHOTOS MARIA SPITALE-LEISK

Summer will bring a reuniting of two friends who were separated after the fire. Nine-year-old Gabe stood by his friend, who was in tears, and they watched as his home was destroyed. “He lost almost all his stuff,” says Gabe, who gave all his Lego to his friend.

Ryan Larocque and his family were lucky enough to return to River Woods in September after spending the summer living in his sister’s basement. There are life lessons Larocque and his neighbours have learned as a result of the fire. “It made everyone go and double their (tenant)

insurance,” he says. Larocque also sees the silver lining in the situation: “That everybody got out alive – that is the best part.” The residents of River Woods are looking forward to celebrating with a big barbecue on the August long weekend when the co-op is whole again. i

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! Spiritually Speaking

Like father, like son? by REV. DR. ED HIRD

One of my favourite times of year is Father’s Day. I am so grateful that my father is still here on earth. When a person deeply admires their father, it is easy to feel that one can never fill their shoes. When I lost my voice for 18 months in December 1980, I remember feeling that I must be disappointing my father. What I have discovered over the years is that my father has been one of my greatest supporters and has never stopped cheering for me. Recently I read the book Rebel with A Cause, which described the fascinating relationship between Billy Graham and his son Franklin. Growing up is rarely easy, especially for those with highly successful, famous parents. During his time of rebellion, Franklin learned that he could truly be himself rather than have to be another Billy Graham. Franklin commented: “Almost every child who has a famous parent struggles with finding his own way and wondering if he is being viewed as an individual, not just an extension of his father or mother.” Finding out whom we really are takes time, self-reflection, and willingness to grow. Franklin’s deep love for his now 97-year-old father shines through every page of this book. You can also see how the family sacrificed because Billy Graham, being in such demand, was away for long stretches of time. Successful parents are often forced to travel a lot, often at great cost to their families. Franklin’s mom Ruth was

a rock of stability and caring in the midst of the whirlwind of Billy Graham’s global travels. A major part of Franklin working through his rebellious phase was through his participation in the early days of Samaritan’s Purse, a relief agency perhaps best known nowadays for Operation Christmas Child. Franklin commented: “ . . . I didn’t like seeing people getting hurt when they couldn’t do much to help themselves.” The Graham family has a deep spirit of adventure, which causes them to sometimes hang over the edge. Out of compassion for workers at a Jordanian medical clinic, Franklin and a companion drove a much-needed Land Rover from England to Jordan, travelling thousands of often precarious miles through nine countries, including Turkey, Syria, and Lebanon. When international or North American tragedy strikes, Franklin (through Samaritan’s Purse) is often one of the first to be there helping. The book tells gripping stories of risking life and limb as lives are helped in the tumultuous Middle East and in war-torn countries like Rwanda during the 1994 genocide. Samaritan’s Purse reminds us that the love of God and love of neighbour go together. Jesus not only shared good news with people, he also practically fed the poor and healed the sick. May we too on this Father’s Day be people who love both God and neighbour.

Stong’s Market hosted a grand opening celebration for its new Northwoods Village store (2150 Dollarton Hwy.) on May 28. Stong’s president Cori Bonina and District of North Vancouver Mayor Richard Walton (above right) were among those in attendance to celebrate the grocery store’s return to the North Shore. Along with plenty of tasty food offerings, the grand opening also featured a kids zone with face painting, art stations, and a gift card giveaway. PHOTOS PAUL MCGRATH

Rev. Dr. Ed Hird is the rector at St. Simon’s Church in North Vancouver, Anglican Mission in Canada. i

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