Deep Cove Crier October 2016 by North Shore News Features

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Mayor’s Message

Leave the fungi in the forest where it belongs.

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Party in the Park

Photos of the district’s 125th anniversary celebration event at Cates Park. October 2016

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Property crime spike concerning for Cove by MARIA SPITALE-LEISK Fed up after hearing multiple reports from neighbours affected by property crime recently – with stolen items ranging from a six-metre boat to sentimental jewelry – Deep Cove residents have come together to “take back our community.” That’s the name of a new Facebook group started by Deb Bramley after the Deep Cove resident and her husband had their vehicles broken into in May. Bramley brushed the thefts off as a “oneoff” – until the crime stories kept coming in from her friends and neighbours. She started the Facebook group, now 1,300 members strong, to fan out crime reports to Seymour and Deep Cove-area residents, many of whom have taken to social media to recount their experience with crime in the cove. While some residents reported pocket change being pilfered from their vehicles, others have been left heartbroken by the rash of crime. One Deep Cove couple said they had some sentimental items stolen from inside their home, including a diamond ring and several gold watches passed down from family members. Recreational items including mountain bikes and a six-metre boat have also been stolen from the community, according to members of the Facebook group. A couple of parents posted that their sons had been robbed of their iPhones in the Seymour area in separate incidents. Bramley said she heard from a mom whose son had his brand-new vehicle stolen from the Cove a couple weeks ago. A town hall meeting on Sept. 22 drew a standing-room-only crowd of about 200 concerned residents to Parkgate Community Centre. North Vancouver RCMP Sgt. Warren Wilson, an invited speaker, addressed the issue of crime in the Seymour-Deep Cove area, saying there has been “a little bit of a jump in our statistics.” This is otherwise known as a crime hotspot, of which Warren said there have been a couple in the cove area this summer. He also referenced a “horrific” instance of “violent crime” from February involving a Seymour-area resident being pepper sprayed while interrupting a

robbery in his home. “But overall I want to assure you that the Deep Cove area is hugely safe,” added Wilson, a longtime Deep Cove resident himself. As for why it seems the Cove is being hit hardest by property crime in the summer months, Wilson said that’s because “it’s simply easier to get here by bus, by bike, by even walking, hitchhiking.” But these “mercurial” criminals aren’t just concentrating on the Cove area, explains Wilson, but rather moving around the North Shore and Lower Mainland. One week Deep Cove could see some property crime hotspots, while the next it might be Lynn Valley or Lonsdale. “Right now it’s in the east area,” said North Van RCMP crime analyst Tony Perkovic, whose job it is to predict a criminal’s next steps. Working with this crime data, the North Van RCMP shifts their resources accordingly and steps up patrols in these hotspot areas. So far, a couple of arrests have been made. On Sept. 8 around 2 a.m. a Panorama Drive resident called police after noticing a suspicious person walking away from his two vehicles. Assisted by a police dog, officers tracked down a 31-year-old man who was found with stolen items from the complainant’s vehicles. Cameron Stewart, of no fixed address, has been charged with theft and breach of court order. Then, on Sept. 24 around 6 a.m., a Brockton Crescent resident called police after seeing someone walking suspiciously from vehicle to vehicle attempting to break in. Police arrested an 18-year-old North Vancouver resident who has been charged with theft and possession of stolen property. Police are asking anyone who had items stolen from a vehicle in the Deep Cove area on Sept. 24 to contact them at 604-985-1311, quoting file number 201625206. The RCMP said they rely on residents to observe, record and report suspicious activity in their neighbourhood. It appears Deep Cove residents have taken an active interest in crime prevention, as 26 per cent of the area is under the Block Watch program, compared to 10 per cent

North Vancouver RCMP crime analyst Tony Perkovic addresses Deep Cove residents as Sgt. Warren Wilson looks on at a Sept. 22 meeting at Parkgate Community Centre. PHOTO PAUL MCGRATH

summer in the Parkgate and Cove area were unlocked. Valuables had been left inside the vehicles and were visible: loose

participation in neighbouring district communities. Common sense is also key to avoid being a victim of crime, say police. About 45 per cent of the vehicles broken into this

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! Mayor’s Message

Illegal fungi foraging harmful to local ecosystem

Many years ago as a 22-year-old first-year teacher in Comox living in a rented beach cottage, I woke up to find myself surrounded by local mushroom pickers. By the time the day ended and I returned from work, the forested area behind the cabin resembled Woodstock after the concert. Today, all over British Columbia connoisseurs of local mycological harvests pursue their seasonal activity, and North Vancouver’s forests are no different in drawing harvesters. But it isn’t that simple. Forests are delicate places to roam and humans can unknowingly

cause significant damage. For example, you’ve likely seen those peculiar, shelflike fungi growing on the tree trunks, limbs, stumps and fallen logs throughout our forests. These growths, called conks, are broadly referred to as bracket fungi and are critical to the health of our natural environment. These and the other types of fungi that live in our local woods, perform many important functions in the forest’s complex ecology. They help decompose dead plant and animal material and return valuable nutrients to the soil. Those nutrients are then absorbed by neighbouring plants

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through their root systems, allowing them to thrive. Some fungi feed on host trees, creating wildlife habitat for an assortment of creatures in the resulting soft, dead wood. And mushrooms, the fruiting bodies of fungi, provide an abundant source of food for wildlife. Recently, our park rangers have noticed an increase in people illegally removing bracket fungus from our parks. Some folks believe that some of the bracket fungi species have natural healing powers and harvest it for use in non-medicinal remedies. While this may well be true, harvesting in our woods is both illegal and harmful to the forest ecosystem. Removing one species from the local ecology can very easily put other elements at risk. People may know their fungi but they are not necessarily aware of the broader biological importance a species has in the vicinity. Maintaining balance in our ecosystem is key to ensuring the long-term

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health of our environment and ourselves. You need not venture far into our forests and parkland to see the incredible array of plants, animals and organisms that comprise our ecosystem. The clearcutting of much of North Vancouver a century ago accelerated soil erosion and destabilized much of the old growth ecosystem. As such, our forests are still recovering that vitality and it may be centuries more before it returns completely. Each element of our ecosystem has a specific, ecological purpose, and each relies on the function performed by others for sustained health and ecological harmony. While most of us are familiar with the animals, trees and plants that comprise our ecosystem, few of us fully comprehend the important role played by other living entities like fungi. And of greater concern, is that those who have been found illegally harvesting fungi often stray well beyond existing

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paths and trails, causing compaction of the soil and disturbing other vegetation and wildlife. And it isn’t only fungi being illegally harvested; there are other plants and animals that have been illegally taken from our parks and forested areas. I know to some this may not seem like an issue. But the restoration and preservation of our North

Shore forest ecosystem should be top of mind for us all. We share that stewardship role as local residents. Should you see something suspicious when you’re out in our forests and parks, please contact our park rangers and report it at 604-2408754. It’s up to all of us to protect these vulnerable and treasured areas.X

Deep Cove forests are a popular place for fungi foraging, but not all collecting is legal. PHOTO MARIA SPITALE-LEISK

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Editorial

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! Crier Comment

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There are many reasons I haven’t migrated away from the Cove. When you’ve grown up here, it’s hard to imagine leaving this special place. From my first day of kindergarten at Blueridge elementary, first ski lesson on Mt. Seymour, first culinary adventure at Osaka Sushi (in its original location, where Deep Cove Ice Cream is now) first kayak in Indian Arm, I’ve experienced many rites of passage here. As a lifelong softball player, I have fond memories of playing catch with my dad at Blueridge Park and rounding the bases at McCartney Creek Park field nestled amongst the tall majestic trees. For as long as I can remember a bouquet of flowers have brightened up the intersection of Berkley Avenue and Mount Seymour Parkway. Every

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day I would see these fresh blooms from the backseat of my family’s car, as we waited in the left hand turn bay at Berkley. I often wondered who was replacing the flowers, later learning they are a tribute to two sisters who lost their lives in a car accident. There is a great sense of community in Deep Cove, which is why my husband and I chose to lay down roots here. Strolling to picturesque Cates Park in the summer or hiking the BadenPowell trail reaffirms we made the right choice. Eating breakfast on the patio at Northlands overlooking the lush golf course is a weekend tradition for us. Café Orso and Covert Neighbourhood Café, with their delicious pastries and coffee, are competing for my attention. And don’t get me started on my love affair with Arms Reach Bistro. What a testament to their craft that it can be pouring rain on a Tuesday night in November and Arms Reach will be packed. As a curious kid, who early on developed a love for local news, I would read the Deep Cove Crier and North Shore News delivered to my doorstep. It has been a dream come true to now be able to write for my hometown newspapers. I may have already met some of you through my travels in the area, and I look forward to hearing from other fellow Covers. Feel free to send me your story ideas or just say hi. I’m at mspitale-leisk@nsnews.com.X

The provincial government on Aug. 19 unveiled the Climate Leadership Plan, leading to the creation of up to 66,000 jobs over the next 10 years and reducing net annual greenhouse gas emissions by up to 25 million tonnes below current forecasts by 2050. The plan’s initial 21 action items include making electric vehicles more affordable and buildings more energy efficient. Right now, energy generated in B.C. is almost completely clean and renewable (97.9 per cent). This plan will see us achieve 100 per cent renewable energy. B.C.’s revenue-neutral carbon tax is currently the highest broad-based carbon price in North America. The tax, introduced in 2008 at $10/ tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions (CO2e), is currently set at $30/tonne until 2018, and applies to most fuel purchased or used in B.C. All carbon tax revenue is returned to British Columbians in the form of tax relief measures. Several other Canadian jurisdictions have either implemented or plan to implement carbon-pricing systems. The tax encourages companies and consumers to choose cleaner and more efficient ways to operate, and creates opportunities for low-carbon innovation. These systems all differ from B.C.’s in price, scope and design details. While the rest of the country examines

and implements carbon pricing, B.C. still has the highest carbon tax. Alberta’s tax will be raised to match B.C.’s $30/tonne carbon price in 2018. Quebec currently utilizes a cap-and-trade system that prices carbon emissions at about $16/ tonne; Ontario is in the planning stages to join Quebec’s system. The remainder of the provinces have no specific policies or prices. Ultimately, having these various tax rates and prices between jurisdictions in a country creates economic advantages for some at the expense of others. To make increases now would further widen the gap and potentially harm B.C’s economy. B.C. industries are the only ones in North America who pay this high carbon price and our citizens are the only Canadians paying an additional seven cents per litre at the gas pump. As federal-provincial conversations on climate change continue, B.C. supports the adoption of the province’s $30/tonne carbon tax as the benchmark price across the country. As any effective price on carbon has to go up over time, B.C. also supports increasing that price together in an affordable way, once others catch up. The B.C. government is taking action with an approach that balances environmental responsibility with economic opportunity. B.C. remains the national leaders when it comes to climate action and we are willing to do more. We look forward to working with the rest of the country on a strategy for climate change and clean growth later this fall and encourage other provinces to join our lead on climate action. View the Climate Leadership Plan, and learn more about the actions B.C. is taking, at gov.bc.ca/climateleadership.X

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KIDDING AROUND: Presley McKee makes a new friend on goat hill at Maplewood Farm one recent Sunday afternoon. The popular North Vancouver farm is hosting a Pumpkin Event on Oct. 29, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., just in time for Halloween. Kids in costumes will receive a free pumpkin (while supplies last). Special event admission rates: $9.05 adults/$5.90 kids/seniors. Maplewood Farm is located at 405 Seymour Pl. Info: maplewoodfarm.bc.ca. PHOTOS MARIA SPITALE-LEISK

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Hoop hoax from 1950s featured Deep Cove by LEN CORBEN Deep Cove’s Len Schwartz is the greatest North Shore basketball player who never lived. That’s right – never lived. Well, almost never lived. He did have a short – yet very significant – month-long “life” during the 1951-1952 hoop season thanks to the biggest hoax ever created in the history of Canadian sports. Schwartz, and the Howe Sound intermediate “B” basketball league that featured Deep Cove, Horseshoe Bay, Gibsons and Sechelt, was the figment of the imaginative mind of Vancouver Province sportswriter Hugh Watson. As Jim Kearney, longtime Vancouver sports scribe who died in 2008, explained to me years ago, “Hughie and Erwin Swangard (who eventually became managing editor of the Vancouver Sun and the one for whom Swangard Stadium is named) had an ongoing war. When Erwin jumped from the Province over to the Sun to become sports editor, Hughie took this as an opportunity to get his revenge and invented the Howe Sound basketball league.” Since the Sun staff would know Hughie’s voice, he cajoled Don McPhail, a rookie Province sportswriter, to phone in league results. An unsuspecting Sun reporter Pat Slattery (who later became a North Vancouver district alderman) dutifully took down the particulars and wrote little accounts about the games and especially about its star Len Schwartz. The first of these “exclusive” stories appeared Dec. 4, 1951, headlined “Deep Cove Hits Fifth Straight Win” and noted that Schwartz scored 17 points in the team’s 32-23 win at Sechelt the previous night. Buoyed by the success of getting his fabrication in print, Watson gave Schwartz an even bigger profile. On Dec. 22, the Sun announced “Len Swartz Paces Deep Cove Victory.” Despite the wrong spelling of Schwartz, the story claimed, “Len Swartz was in a class by himself last night when Deep Cove defeated Horseshoe Bay 57-38 in a Howe Sound Basketball League game in Deep Cove. Swartz ran up 31 points, leading the club to an intermediate “B” victory. This was Deep Cove’s tenth straight victory.” The most extensive and final piece appeared in the Sun’s sports pages on Jan. 4, 1952, under the headline “Len Paces Deep Cove.” Schwartz, the story marvelled, was leading the league with a 24.5 points per-game average after 12 games. The accompanying detailed list showed the league’s top seven players including Deep Cove teammates Art Allams and Pierre Cotre who were second and third with averages of 16.8 and 16.5. Deep Cove (12-0) was atop the standings, followed by Sechelt (9-4), Gibsons (2-10)

and Horseshoe Bay (2-11). Kearney remembered that Norm Gloag, then the affable organizer of basketball in the Lower Mainland, would ask him what he knew about the Howe Sound league. “Gloag said, ‘They’re not registered with us and I’m getting flack from people in the east who want to know more about this guy Schwartz because of all the points he’s scoring.’ The people in the east, of course, were those looking to assemble a team for the 1952 Olympics in Helsinki.” Kearney then learned the truth. “Somebody at the Province told me Hughie was orchestrating it all. I let Bill Fletcher (in the Sun’s editorial department) know. He went right to managing editor Hal Straight and Swangard was almost fired.” Confessing to me his unveiling of Watson’s hoax to the Sun’s management, Kearney lamented, “Apparently, I spoiled a wonderful ending Hughie had planned. It seems he was going to rent the Deep Cove Community Hall for the league’s awards ceremony. I guess every sportswriter in town was going to be lying in the bushes when Erwin turned up at this darkened hall to make the presentations.” Yes, the story of Len Schwartz and the Howe Sound basketball league is unquestionably one of Deep Cove’s most intriguing tales.X

It’s all about “THE GAP” when buying and selling real estate. The market is changing, more and more listings are not selling as quickly as they once were, and prices are being reduced. I am hearing from a lot of people who are in somewhat of a panic trying to plan their real estate futures. Many are concerned that they “missed the peak” but they don’t want to wait for the next upswing to sell their homes. Of course no one likes to leave money on the table, but for most people, the sale and purchase prices are not as important as THE GAP. In other words, the spread between what you are buying and selling is usually the most important thing. So what does that mean in the current market? -Upgrading from a condo to a house: these people are likely in a much better situation now than they were at the peak. At the peak, almost every house sold in a bidding war and many buyers could not buy up no matter how hard they tried, unless they wanted to be the one crazy buyer ready to do whatever it took to get the house. Further, the prices of condos have become much stronger while detached home sales have softened. The result? Those selling condos can likely buy up more easily, have the luxury of time in looking and THE GAP between what they are selling and what they are buying has likely decreased-meaning more money in their pockets. -Downsizing from a house to a condo: these people may have left some money on the table. However, unless they bought in the past year, they have still likely done very well and have a tax free gain which is likely substantial. If the down-sizer is planning to move within the next few years, now is likely the best time because it is more than likely that prices could go down quite a bit than back up. Now may be the time crystallize the historic gains while we are just slightly off the peak. This strategy should result in THE GAP being as high as possible for

those buying down and protect against prices dropping significantly. -Moving from the Vancouver area to out of town: these people are in a similar situation to the down-sizer in that THE GAP was larger than it is currently in most cases (depending on where they are moving to). So while previously they could have pocketed more money in this type of move, in most cases there is still a very good GAP. However, if the out of area prices continue to rise, and the Vancouver area prices decrease, THE GAP will become less and less over time. For this reason, to maximize their GAP they too might want to consider selling (and buying) sooner rather than later. -Moving to the Vancouver area from out of town: these people might want to watch the market closely. If current trends continue, they may do quite well even though they are “moving the wrong way” in terms of having a preferential GAP. If Vancouver area sales continue to slow with prices dropping, they could end up not paying a significant amount more to get into the Vancouver area marketsomething that definitely wouldn’t have been possible a year ago. It will be important for these people to have a realtor who is a good negotiator working to push the prices down for them to minimize their GAP when purchasing. These are just some of the scenarios out there. If you would like to discuss your particular situation, I would be happy to go through relevant market conditions with you in detail. Please call or email me.

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SCENE Warm up with music by Adam Woodall this October at the Raven by MARIA SPITALE-LEISK THE RAVEN

The Raven Pub and Restaurant offers more than just delicious pizza. The cosy neighbourhood pub – there is a fireplace to warm up by on those crisp fall evenings – has plenty of entertainment on tap in October, from B.C. Lions games to live music. This month, popular West Vancouver-raised musician Adam Woodall performs twice at the Raven. Here’s the October entertainment lineup (music starts at 8 p.m.): Friday, Oct. 7, Adam Woodall; Saturday, Oct. 8, Eleven09; Friday, Oct. 14, Ray Otoole; Friday, Oct. 21, Flanagans; Saturday, Oct. 22, Stephanie Pedraza; Friday, Oct. 28, Adam Woodall. The Raven is located at 1052 Deep Cove Rd. Call 604-929-3834 or visit theravenpub.com.

FABULOUS FIRST FRIDAY SOCIAL

Dust off your dancing shoes and join in the fun at the inaugural Fabulous First Friday Social for those 55 and older, at Parkgate Community Centre on Oct. 7, 7-9:30 p.m. Nick Bubas and the Fabulous First Friday Band will play easy listening tunes including the Eagles to the Beatles. Cost: $9 for those without a Parkgate Community Centre Seniors’ Membership and $7 with a membership. Admission includes coffee, tea and light snacks. Parkgate Community Centre is located at 3625 Banff Crt. More info: phone 604-983-6350 or contact Becky Brechin at beckylynnbee@yahoo.ca.

SEYMOUR ART GALLERY

UnBecoming: An Annotated Exhibition showcases artist Elizabeth MacKenzie’s new series of largescale, drawing-based digital prints investigating the problematics of self-portraiture, until Oct. 22 at the Seymour Art Gallery. Two additional installations annotate her creative process within the development of this work. Join MacKenzie and artist/ arts programmer Cyndy Chwelos for a discussion on the value of public engagement, Saturday, Oct. 22 at 2 p.m. The Seymour Art Gallery is located at 4360 Gallant Ave. and open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. More info: seymourartgallery.com.

DEEP COVE COFFEE HOUSE

Jazz guitarist Ron Peters is joined by Deep Cove guitarist and singer John Lyon at the Oct. 21 Deep Cove Coffee House at Mount Seymour United Church. Peters is adept at delivering sensitive and melodic solos with unrestrained imagination, according to Just Jazz Guitar magazine. An alumnus of the world-

renowned Berklee College of Music in Boston, Peters has collaborated with such greats as The Manhattan Transfer, Chevy Chase and Debby Boone, just to name a few. Opening acts on Oct. 21 include: Lyndia Scott, Doug Thordarson and Dana Irving, and Brooks Kenna. Doors open at 7 p.m. and music starts at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $10 and includes coffee and baked goods. Mount Seymour United Church is located at 1200 Parkgate Ave. For info, email jane@nsrj.ca or call 604-3635370.

DEEP COVE BREWERS AND DISTILLERS

You’ve seen iconic Deep Cove images and personalities emblazoned on their craft beer bottles. Deep Cove Brewers and Distillers is known locally and across the bridge for its awardwinning craft brews and spirits. Pair a pint of Deep Cove Harvest Ale with some spirited live entertainment and locally sourced food and drink inside the tasting lounge this October. The entertainment lineup includes: Patrick Gavigan, Friday, Oct. 7, 7-9 p.m.; Jesse Waldman, Saturday, Oct. 8, 7-9 p.m.; Shawn Hallgren, Friday, Oct. 14, 7-9 p.m.; Dino Dinicolo, Saturday, Oct. 15, 7-9 p.m.; DJ Sheps, Sunday, Oct. 16, 5-7 p.m.; Evan Keneddy, Friday, Oct. 21, 7-9 p.m.; Chris Witoski, Saturday, Oct. 22, 7-9 p.m. For a complete list of live entertainment for September, visit deepcovecraft.com. Deep Cove Brewers and Distillers is located at Unit 170 - 2270 Dollarton Hwy. Call 604-770-1136.

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DEEP COVE SHAW THEATRE

An evil man cursed with immortality bets he can win the love of a barmaid in Ten Times Two: The Eternal Courtship, a dramatic comedy presented by Deep Cove Stage Society until Oct. 22 at Deep Cove Shaw Theatre. Set in 1399 London, the protagonist Ephraim’s quest for love launches him into a romantic pursuit stretching through the centuries from the middle ages to modern times. The couple meets every 75 years as the barmaid Constance reincarnates into a dizzying array of different women through the years. But in order to find love, Ephraim must learn his own heart and become more human. Production dates are Oct. 6-8, 12-15 and 19-22, Wednesday–Saturday at 8 p.m. with an Oct. 15 matinée at 2 p.m. The Deep Cove Shaw Theatre is located at 4360 Gallant Ave. Tickets: $20/$18 for seniors/students, available from deepcovestage.com or call 604-929-3200. Send your Seymour and Deep Cove event listings to mspitale-leisk@nsnews.com.

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change, sunglasses, laptops and iPhones, to name a few items. “That’s just like candy to a baby, to a bad guy,” said Wilson. “Ten dollars in change in your console – that’s easy pickings for him and his next fix.” After seeing an “astronomical” spike in bike thefts, the RCMP have started a new program called NV Get Your Bike Back. Police are encouraging every bike owner to register it by following the link on the North Van RCMP’s homepage. But what is the likelihood of other property crime victims being reunited with their possessions, especially the sentimental ones? It depends on what has been stolen, said North Van RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Richard De Jong. “If it’s a set of skis, or something easily identifiable, it’s very difficult,” he says, adding people should engrave serial numbers and photograph their valuables. As for what most criminals intend to do with their ill-gotten gains, De Jong said, “unfortunately, what underlies most of this generally is drug addiction.”

“People need it for the quick cash for the money that they will then turn around and buy their drugs,” explained De Jong. “It is sold for pennies on the dollar, so to speak. A lot of the bikes end up on the Downtown Eastside.” North Vancouver district Coun. Lisa Muri can empathize with Cove residents. She said her Seymour-area neighbourhood was targeted by thieves last year. “My van was stolen last year. So, we have been through this,” said Muri, adding once the residents became more vigilant with reporting burglaries, police caught the criminals. Muri has recently become co-captain of her Block Watch and learned some valuable tips about crime prevention such as “robbers don’t like to run up hills – they like flat.” And always call in any crime – “even if it’s a quarter stolen.” Police say a seemingly small tip might be connected to other crimes in the area and could lead to extra charges. At the end of the day, Muri says of Deep Cove: “We are the safest community in the Lower Mainland.”X

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A full house was in attendance at a town hall meeting at Parkgate Community Centre recently. The meeting was about a perceived increase in crime in the Deep Cove area. PHOTO PAUL MCGRATH

! Seniors Connection by SHELLEY HARRISON RAE October brings us the reminder to be grateful for where we live and all we have to enjoy. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone and watch out for those little ghosts and goblins prowling the neighbourhood on Halloween night. “A grandmother is someone who pretends not to know who you are on Halloween.” – Erma Bombeck. Parkgate Seniors’ Programs: Parkgate seniors enjoy some of the lowest cost programming and services on the North Shore. For registration and information for programs and drop-in games, please call Parkgate front desk at 604-983-6350 and quote the barcode number (#), or visit myparkgate.com. Parkgate Seniors’ Centre Membership: $30 annual membership entitles you to discounts on all seniors’ programming, special events, and lunches at Parkgate Community Centre. Membership fees go directly to seniors programming. To volunteer at the seniors centre call Alison Caldwell Johnson, volunteer coordinator, at 604-9836385 or email ajohnson@ myoarkgate.com. Free Programs: Mondays, 10 a.m. sing-along; Tuesdays 1-3 p.m., craft circle; Fridays 1-3:30 p.m. movies with popcorn and tea/coffee. Fabulous First Fridays returns Oct. 7, 7-9:30 p.m.,

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SOUP’S ON: Hazel Best and her culinary crew prepare the Cedar Springs sponsored community lunch at Parkgate Community Centre every Monday and Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. PHOTO ANNIE SIMOLA, PARKGATE COMMUNITY RESOURCES SOCIETY

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Party in the Park

District celebrates birthday with a bash The District of North Vancouver turned 125 years old in August and celebrated the milestone with a birthday festival at Cates Park/Whey-ah-Wichen on Saturday, Sept. 17. Party in the Park attracted hundreds of residents and visitors alike who shared in the festivities. The event featured plenty of live entertainment, a Show and Shine car show, kids activities, stilt walkers and hula hoop lessons. Attendees also enjoyed some artisan eats and craft beer. ABBA tribute band ABRA Cadabra had the crowd grooving to the tunes towards the end of the night, followed by a fireworks finale lighting up the sky as the party came to a close. PHOTOS PAUL MCGRATH

North Vancouver District Couns. Jim Hanson, Roger Bassam, Lisa Muri, and Robin Hicks join City of North Vancouver Coun. Don Bell and District of North Vancouver Mayor Richard Walton to cut the anniversary cake.

Members of the Eire Born Irish Dance Performance Co. entertain visitors to the Party in the Park.

Meghan Crowe and Stephanie Barilla help serve up some cake in the photo above left. North Vancouver Recreation and Culture’s Dena Fox helps with arts and crafts in the photo above right. Sara and Chase Robertson meet up with a stilt-walking raven in the photo at left.

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! Spiritually Speaking

Forebearance includes the joy of tolerance by REV. DR. ED HIRD

The late Elie Wiesel, famed writer and Holocaust survivor, commented that there is divine beauty in learning, just as there is human beauty in tolerance. Most of us believe in the value of tolerance even if we cannot define what it means. The Concise Oxford Dictionary speaks of tolerance as forbearance, which means to completely bear with someone’s failings as you patiently give them time to grow. As Ephesian 4:2 says, we are to be patient, forbearing and bearing with one another in love. To joyfully tolerate someone doesn’t mean that we need to agree with them. As Dr. John Gottman puts it, when you honour and respect each other, you’re usually able to appreciate each other’s point of view, even if you don’t agree with it. The joy of tolerance is the love of neighbour, doing unto others as you would have them do unto you. Tolerance is also about choosing to forgive. As Colossians 3:13 puts it, we need to be forbearing one another and forgiving one another, if you have any quarrel against one another. Sometimes our children and teenagers greatly try our patience, particularly when they may be teasing their siblings. The joy of tolerance includes setting healthy boundaries while not giving up on painful people, including our family members. The Concise Oxford Dictionary also speaks of tolerance as recognition of the right of private judgment in religious matters, including the liberty to uphold one’s religious opinions and forms of worship. Our democratic freedoms, like freedom of thought, speech and assembly,

enshrined in our Bill of Rights, are all rooted in the primary freedom, which is freedom of religion. The British Act of Toleration in 1689 was a huge step forward in advancing the democratic rights of people to freedom of religion. GK Chesterton commented that tolerance sometimes leads to timidity where people become afraid to even mention their religious views. True tolerance doesn’t push religion into a closet but welcomes it joyfully in the public square. Intolerance is often like bad breath and body odour; it is difficult to always notice one’s own intolerance. Sometimes people who pride themselves on being more tolerant than others end up intolerantly looking down on other people. Dr. Timothy Keller commented: “If you’re intolerant of people you think are intolerant, you’re still intolerant. If you are judgmental of people you think are judgmental, you are judgmental.” Recently we visited all 10,000 homes in the Seymour/Deep Cove area, inviting people to the Festival of Hope held in March at Rogers Arena with Franklin Graham. We were impressed by the tolerant welcome and hospitality of our neighbours. Even atheists would kindly engage us in fascinating conversations. True tolerance does not have to agree in order to love. As Romans 2:4 says, God himself is tolerant, forbearing, kind and patient, giving us time to change and turn back. My prayer for the Deep Cove/Seymour community is that we would grow in joyful tolerance.X

RIDING FOR THE CURE: Ken Nilsson and Cori Bonina of Stong’s Market in Northwoods Village give Dayne Campbell and his Cops for Cancer – Tour de Coast teammates a much-needed break on Sept. 21. The Cops for Cancer bike ride takes place each fall as law enforcement and emergency services workers band together to raise funds for cancer research. . PHOTO SUPPLIED

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LATE SUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM: Deep Cove harbour shimmers in the sunset on the last day of summer. PHOTO MARIA SPITALE-LEISK

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