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The case for North Shore heritage preservation

“I am not an ordinary house.I am a home with tradition and history. I have sheltered families for over eighty years and in that course of time,only seven families have lived under my roof. … Happy spirits haunt (my) rafters. All the families who have lived here have had happy lives in (my) walls.” BRENT RICHTER brichter@nsnews.com

Those were some of the words that greeted Warren and Elizabeth Ash, as they leafed through a booklet that came with their home at 618 East Ninth St. Since it was built by the Macaulay family in 1910, the Edwardian Tudor style home’s history has been documented and updated for the benefit of each new owner. The practice seems to have come to an end in the early 1980s and the house itself fell into disrepair.

The Ashes were living in an apartment in Central Lonsdale when they first came upon it five years ago. It was being marketed as a teardown but they decided almost on a whim that they would restore it to its former glory. “I literally opened the North Shore News, looked at a couple ads and went ‘Oh, there it is.’ It was this place. We came straight over,” Warren said. “The stone foundation wasn’t seismically sound. The electrical system wasn’t up to (code). The whole place was extremely beat up. The floors had massive stains. They figured it just wasn’t worth it. ... The roof was just like paper, it was so bad.” But Warren owns his own construction company and, as he sized the place up, they knew it was doable, if a bit tricky. “I knew there was going to be years of dust, dirt and renovation but it was worth it because this home had so much character. Even when it was empty, it was like, ‘Oh my God, how could anybody think of bulldozing it.’ We love this

Elizabeth and Warren Ash sit by the fire in their 1910 Edwardian on East Ninth Street. The home was being marketed as a teardown but the two opted to restore it instead. PHOTOS MIKE WAKEFIELD place. It’s a feeling,” Elizabeth said. Warren and Elizabeth Ash aren’t the norm. They’re the best case scenario when it comes to saving the old homes – people with the know-how and the cash flow to do it for the love of heritage alone. In most cases, developers are eager to snap up the properties, which tend to have larger lots, bulldoze the home and build something larger. Much larger. The loss of neighbourhood character to stucco-clad monster homes built to the maximum allowable setback is motivating heritage preservationists to lobby the homes’ owners and our local councils to get plans in place that will help keep some of the oldtimers around for another 100 years. “They’re in jeopardy. There isn’t enough administrative protection for them,” said Peter Miller, North Shore Heritage Preservation Society president. “Vancouver’s got thousands of recognized character houses and we have a mere pittance.” North Shore Heritage has identified about 700 homes in North Vancouver and West Vancouver that have some heritage value worth protecting for a variety of reasons. It could be tied to a particular

Before and after shots of a heritage home on East First Street that was saved from the brink. period style or craftsmanship, a former owner who played a prominent role in the community or a former use of the home, or in the case of more recently built ones, ties to important local architects like the West Coast Modern homes by Arthur Erickson and Fred Hollingsworth. “Mainly, it’s a very subjective thing. People know it when they see it. They walk along the street and they stop and look at this charming building. It’s not necessarily on the heritage register. It doesn’t necessarily have any specific quality to the community except for its charm,” Miller said. Our three local councils have shown varying degrees of enthusiasm for heritage.

Typically, for a home to be saved through a heritage revitalization agreement, it involves the municipality granting some extra density to the owner, to allow for a second home on the lot. “These are pretty good incentives and smart developers are taking advantage of them,” said Jennifer Clay, North Shore Heritage vice-president. It’s a delicate balance drafting a proposal that will make financial sense for the developer, and win the good graces of council and the community. “Some of them are pushing the envelope a little bit too much. We’ve got a few applications right now where they’re trying to put way too much density,” she said.

Two of the most recent revitalization agreements to come before councils went down to defeat. On Monday night, City of North Vancouver council shot down a proposal that would have saved the Haswell Residence at 910 Grand Blvd., largely because of the density that the developer was asking for. Among residents who signed the petition against it were nextdoor neighbours Warren and Elizabeth Ash. In the case of the 1913 Thomson house, at 360 East Windsor Rd., the neighbours came out en masse to decry anything that would subdivide the 100-foot lot, which they regarded as having more heritage value than the home sitting on it. The demolition permit for the Craftsman style home has since been issued. Those losses could have been avoided, according to Derek Porter, owner of A Carpenter and a Gentleman and one of the go-to specialists in heritage restoration. Porter has seen several heritage revitalization projects through to completion and now teaches a course for would-be developers. “You always have to work with the public. The last thing you want is to get to a public hearing and have opposition,” he said. “You’re always going to have that NIMBYism, but if

you can sell them your vision … and you build your reputation and a sense of trust with the community, you shouldn’t really have any problems.” Part of the reason the HRAs fail at council is because councils don’t have an overall heritage strategy to guide them, Clay argues. Other ideas they’re pushing for at council tables and with the province are fast-tracking development applications for heritage homes, more flexibility with building code enforcement, easier stratification of properties and a more active approach of reaching out to heritage homeowners to make sure they know what options are on the table and how to navigate the process. And sometimes, councils need to know when opposition to a heritage project is being overblown, Miller and Clay agreed. “It’s fear. They get really, really upset … that their property values are going to go down. It’s unwarranted often,” Miller said. “There are always going to be the naysayers. I think that’s where councils need to take a stand,” Clay added. Even the current contraction of the real estate market isn’t likely to stay the developers’ bulldozers, Clay said. “I don’t think it’s going to make that much difference. Every Realtor I’ve talked to said it’s going to go right back up in January,” she said. It would also help if councils were visibly supportive of heritage for heritage’s sake, Clay added. At a West Vancouver council meeting in May, Mayor Michael Smith voted in favour of an HRA to save the 1913 Vinson House at 1425 Gordon Ave. in exchange for adding more units to the lot, but not before bluntly pointing out that “98 per cent of the residents of West Vancouver will never see it, will never hear of it and really don’t care about it.” That harsh perception is something that North Shore Heritage is trying to combat. Miller argues heritage is like other forms of art that society venerates, even if only a handful of people actively engage with it. “If you’re a member of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, you get the same

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Tuesday, November 29 10-11:30 a.m. Heritage renovation specialist Derek Porter works inside a gutted 1912 home on East Fifth Street. The house was saved through a heritage revitalization agreement. PHOTO MIKE WAKEFIELD

Councils not doing enough, advocates say From page 4 kind of philistine comments. Ninety eight per cent of the public aren’t interested in classical music. ... That’s not the point. We’ve got a character home in our community, which is of value, which is of merit, and the fact that 98 per cent of the people don’t get it is not a reason to sweep it aside,” he said. Replica replacements for far-gone heritage homes aren’t a solution either, Miller asserts, saying it amounts to “Disneyfication.” “We have the same discussion when it comes to famous paintings. The Mona Lisa – everybody comes and stands in front of it because of the fact that this was the painting that the painter painted,” he said. “(A replica) loses that vital emotional, intangible connection with the artist.” And the craftsmanship and materials would simply never be the same. Old, single-pane windows perhaps don’t do much to ward off the cold, but, over time, the lead glass warps slightly, giving it a wavy look – a signature of authenticity that big box supplied windows cannot emulate. Porter started out with the granddaddy of North Vancouver heritage homes: Hamersley House, a 10,000-square-foot Tudor Revival mansion on a 28,000-square foot lot at 350 East Second St. It was completed in 1911 by Alfred St.

George Hamersley, the City of Vancouver’s first solicitor, who used to row his way across Burrard Inlet to commute to work. He stayed only a short time and sold it to a nunnery, which converted it to a hospital. Later, it was a seniors’ home and, finally, a restaurant owned by the city. Developers would have been salivating for the lot but the city issued a request for proposal in hopes of finding someone who would take it on, restore it and keep it protected. Negotiations took almost two years, but in 2000, Porter got it for a song and set to work stripping away all the modifications that had sullied its heritage value, like concrete poured over the original wooden wraparound deck and black spray paint covering the original windows. People have come to the front door to tell him they were born there. Others have told him they had relatives who died there. “Then I got into it. Then I sat on the heritage commission for eight years. Then I became a believer. I bought in. I think lots of people, when they become exposed to it, would buy in. It’s the right thing to do,” he said. Several of his projects have since won heritage restoration awards. One of his current projects is a 1912 home at 346 East Fifth St. It too was saved through an HRA when the previous owner bargained with the city to build a new

laneway home. Next door, a young man working a chop saw buzzes through some materials for a nearly complete new home. From a contractor’s perspective, it’s a much easier project but still, Porter cringes a bit at the thought. “It’s not the sustainable approach. If you rip this down, put it in a box, put it in a landfill and then you harvest new product to build a new one, it’s not really the right attitude. We want to reuse what’s here. There’s lots of good value here,” he said. It’s painfully ironic, he’ll admit, but Warren does a lot of work deconstructing heritage homes in Vancouver’s Shaughnessy neighbourhood, and rebuilding new ones. Vancouver’s loss has been his gain as it’s given him a line on heritage-age materials that otherwise were destined for the landfill. Part of his floor came from the former French consulate in Vancouver. Warren has some advice for any couples dreaming of heritage, lest the happy streak the Macaulays started comes to an end. Restoring a home shouldn’t result in broken home, he noted. “It’s important, if you’re going to be living in a renovation, that you get along,” he said. “Living in a renovation can be very stressful for people. I know this from experience. People will often get divorced when they’ve finished.”

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Die-hard skiers and snowboarders are getting their first fix of the season on the North Shore as Cypress Mountain opened some ski runs at the top of the mountain Friday. Grouse Mountain is also opening Saturday for the lodge’s 90th winter season.

Snowfall overnight on Thursday and cooler temperatures up top that make snow-making possible for Cypress and Grouse have meant this winter’s ski season is officially underway. Openings on both mountains are being limited to certain higher-elevation runs over the weekend, although that could change if more snow starts falling. “We did get some snow overnight right down to the base,” said Joffrey Koeman, director of sales and marketing for Cypress Mountain. “We got more than we thought we would.” The highest ski runs on Cypress – at between 1200 and 1440 metres (4720 feet) – are in “great shape”, said Koeman. Runs from chairlifts to the top of Mount Strachan including T-33, Tomcat and Collins were open Friday for the first

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uch like dogs and toddlers, old homes are applauded for standing up, even if some don’t do it particularly well. As the phrase “affordable home” becomes a sad contradiction in terms and as the North Shore prepares to absorb an influx of new residents, it seems like each heritage home is destined to be a casualty of our housing crisis. It can be difficult to convince forwardthinking mayors and councils of the value of preserving the past. But we assure you there is value there. We don’t seek to embalm the past, but to maintain it. We don’t need to cherish our history, but to learn from it. When we roll over the homes of the generations that came before us we inevitably cheat the generations that will

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Housing affordability not helped by newly built rentals Dear Editor: West Vancouver residents are at risk of losing their neighbourhoods to big business developers. At the next council meeting on Monday, Nov. 28, council could be making a landmark decision that would allow a developer to cram more structures beside or atop already developed property. The problem with allowing in-fill construction at a site like 195 21st St. is that developers will not stop there. They will soon oversaturate all of the remaining open space carefully guarded by previous councils and create a long wall of contiguous buildings along the Ambleside corridor, eventually spreading to other neighbourhoods and blocking glorious views,

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can suggest a donation of a large sum of money to the municipality, known as the community amenity contribution, in hopes that council will relax bylaws that block a developer from building what would otherwise not be in line with the official community plan. Such contributions can exceed $1 million. Nevertheless, since increasing rental units will not create more affordable suites, council should not allow profit-driven corporations to destroy the beauty of West Vancouver by sidestepping our bylaws. They are there for a reason. Please come and voice your opposition on Monday Nov. 28, 6 p.m. at the West Vancouver municipal hall at 750 17th St. Don Barry West Vancouver

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Ask yourself a simple question: WTF? From page 8 Statistics Bureau, an organization that does not exist. BuzzFeed News also reported on a group of teens in a little town in Macedonia who spent the last few months making a fortune off of posting fake pro-Trump stories on Facebook. And yes, I do get the irony in citing something called BuzzFeed News in my plea for truth in media. Whatever – I’m sure CNN would have gotten around to doing the same

research as soon as they were done broadcasting all of Trump’s campaign rallies in their entirety. Anyway, here’s how you can avoid being duped, if you’re actually interested in such a thing. If you have any doubt about something you’re reading, remember these three little letters: WTF. No, not that WTF. Simply ask yourself this: Where’s this from? Find the source. Is it real? Can you trust it? Do a sniff test – if it looks like lobster ravioli but smells like a

Macedonian teen, squirt your eyes with Febreze and take another hard look. As global events have shown us over the past month, a little misinformation can go a long way, and a lot of misinformation can go to the ends of the Earth. Literally, perhaps. So don’t be duped! And for those of you still wondering why you can’t hear the pterodactyl go to the bathroom – the answer is quite simple. The “p” is silent. aprest@nsnews.com

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I’ve never had a teacher break down in tears of frustration over class size alone. (Class composition) has gotten worse year by year.” — West Vancouver Teachers Association president Rob Millard discusses a Supreme Court win for the B.C. Teachers Federation (from a Nov. 23 news story) .

Rudders can fail. Tugboats can fail. Human beings can fail.” — Retired engineer Brian Gunn expresses concern of a bitumen-laden tanker colliding with one of the bridges that span the Second Narrows (from a Nov. 23 news story).

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STUFF THE BUS Capilano University students Kolby Richter, Jessica Wong, Robyn Bossons and Brie Kelly – all members of the school’s tourism and outdoor recreation student association – invite students and staff to fill a Landsea Tours and Adventures bus with donations of warm clothing, bedding and hygiene products for distribution by Covenant House to at-risk youth. The bus will be on campus 9 a.m.-4 p.m. tomorrow through Wednesday for collection. PHOTO MIKE WAKEFIELD

Hollyburn Lodge to reopen mid-December

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A Pacific jet stream pushing more moisture into the area at the same time could mean more snow, said Nadine Powell, a meteorologist with the weather network. But there are still warmer than normal ocean waters in the northern Pacific, cautioned MacDonald. “The trend really isn’t clear for this winter,” he said. Historically, climate models are better at predicting temperatures than precipitation, he added. “Anything beyond a twoweek period is a total shot in the dark.” The cooling trend now is in contrast to the beginning of the month, when the Lower Mainland experienced record warm temperatures, including hitting one high of 19 degrees. “They were the warmest November days ever recorded,” said MacDonald.

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Cypress employees get set to open the ski hill for the winter season on Friday. PHOTO MIKE WAKEFIELD That is not expected to continue, however, especially in the immediate future, when cooler temperatures will likely make skiers happy. Up on the mountain, plans are also afoot to re-open the restored historic Hollyburn

Lodge in the Nordic ski area of Cypress to the public by mid-December, with an official ribbon-cutting planned for Jan. 15 – 90 years after the lodge originally opened. –with a file from Eric MacKenzie

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NSDRC pays high cost of affordability

Organization stewards four low-cost units JEREMY SHEPHERD jshepherd@nsnews.com

It took four years but it yielded four new homes.

Marcon Developments recently cut the ribbon on a Mountain Highway development that includes four affordable, wheelchair-accessible apartments, operated by the North Shore Disability Resource Centre. Despite purchasing the homes for $135,000 apiece, rent will be set at about $375, according to NSDRC executive director Liz Barnett. “We’re making a contribution to housing people on the North Shore, but at a cost,” she said. Barnett said they hope to raise funds to offset the yearly shortfall of $20,000. NSDRC started working on the project in 2012 when the provincial government seemed poised to shut down one of their 11 group homes. The organization was confronted with high rents and a dearth of options, particularly for tenants who need a layout that can accommodate a wheelchair.

Jim Burrows is joined by Bob McCormack and Lizz Lindsay on a tour of one of four apartments purchased by the North Shore Disability Resource Centre. The apartments are custom-made for adults with disabilities. PHOTO MIKE WAKEFIELD “We already knew there was no place but now we’re faced with it,” Barnett recalled thinking. Determined to help tenants remain in the

community they’d called home for 30 years, NSDRC pledged to “build something.” As community organizations entangle and entwine, the NSDRC found themselves

in discussions with the Lynn Valley United Church. Faced with an aged building and an older congregation, the church was searching for a way to remain

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land and building to the highest bidder,” said Doug Purdy when the project was first pitched. Instead, the church floated plans to shrink its own footprint and finance a rebuild by allowing development of a four-storey, 75-unit apartment complex next door. Barnett quickly realized their interests were “completely, 100 per cent aligned.” Marcon eventually entered the fray. After lobbying a sometimes “slow to respond” provincial government, Marcon proved refreshing and receptive, Barnett reported. Marcon incorporated suggestions in the planning of the four accessible units, eventually settling on 539 square-foot apartments that include wheel-in showers, wall ovens, lowered countertops and accessible patios. While Barnett is proud of the units, she’s also realistic about the problems facing renters with disabilities. Out of the 1,400 calls NSDRC answered over the past year, Barnett estimates between 20 and 30 per cent of the callers wanted to talk about housing.

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“Four units is nothing. It’s a drop in the bucket,” she says. The four occupants of the Mill House must all be Canadian citizens with a recognized disability, according to Barnett. The Mill House project divided District of North Vancouver council in 2014. While there were concerns about long shadows falling on neighbours and a reduction of public assembly space, Mayor Richard Walton was ultimately swayed by the development’s proximity to Lynn Valley town centre. “We’re changing a healthy place of worship to a healthy place of worship with a lot of additional housing on it,” he said. The project includes a community amenity contribution of $455,000. Marcon also donated $75,000 to North Shore Rescue’s Tim Jones Legacy Fund.

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Approximately 100 of École Boundary elementary’s most enterprising students are set to sell their trinkets, gadgets, ornaments and accoutrements Thursday, Dec. 1, at the school’s firstever Young Entrepreneurs Evening. “They’ve been making their own products and hopefully they’re going to sell them,” says Grade 6 and 7 teacher Mia Mavor. The fledgling free enterprisers have spent months crafting business plans and preparing prototypes as part of a new segment of the curriculum called Applied Design. “We give them feedback

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but we don’t guide them,” Mavor explains. “In the end, not making money will be their lesson.” Lessons so far have revolved around finding price points and doing market research, which could be something as simple as asking classmates which colour looks better. Many students are hoping to sell bath bombs they made following a YouTube tutorial. Other products include jewelry, dog biscuits, and bookmarks. “Some kids have written their own books and are trying to sell them, so that will be interesting.” A couple standout ideas include a light switch cover that looks like the panels in

a Marvel comic book and a scented Christmas tree decorations. “They’re telling me they’ve been making (the products). We’ll find out, won’t we?” Mavor says with a laugh. The students are set to give 10 per cent of their profits to charities including the SPCA, charities supporting cancer research, B.C. Children’s Hospital, and the Harvest Project in North Vancouver. “Some of them want to donate all of their money to charity,” Mavor notes. “I’m not going to tell them they can’t give it all away, but the idea was for them to get the idea of earning some money.” The school gym is set to open at 5 p.m.

Sutherland secondary is set to stage Annie Jr., the tale of an orphan, an industrialist and the search for family. “Annie really is the classic family musical,” says musical director Chris Bevis. The theatre department settled on the hard-knock lowdown after noting the “large amount of interested female students,” including “spunky redhead” Grace Owens, who plays Annie. The play also features defense contractor and cat food magnate Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks. Playing fiction’s second-richest character (child billionaire Richie Rich surpassed him, according to Forbes) is Grade 9 student Graeme Halliday-Gunn. Joanne Kim plays Grace Farrell. The mix of 22 Grade 8 and 12 students bodes well for the future of the school’s theatre department, according to Bevis, who notes many performers are “already looking forward to next year’s show.” “It’s really good for them,” he says. “It certainly instills the whole notion of hard work.” Show dates include: Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 2, 7, 8 and 9. The shows all start at 7 p.m. “It’s for all ages,” Bevis says of the production. “No matter how young or how old you are, there’s always something for you there.” Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults.

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Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

Sleigh Ride

Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn king;

Just hear those sleigh bells jingle-ing Ring ting tingle-ing, too Come on, it’s lovely weather For a sleigh ride together with you

Giddy-up giddy-up giddy-up it’s grand Just holding your hand We’re gliding along with the song Of a wintry fairyland

Outside the snow is falling And friends are calling “You Hoo” Come on, it’s lovely weather For a sleigh ride together with you

Our cheeks are nice and rosy And comfy cozy are we We’re snuggled up together Like two Birds of a feather would be

Giddy-up giddy-up giddy-up Let’s go, let’s look at the snow We’re riding in a wonderland of snow

Let’s take the road before us And sing a chorus or two Come on, it’s lovely weather For a sleigh ride together with you

Peace on Earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!” Joyful, all ye nations rise Join the triumph of the skies; With the’ angelic hosts proclaim, “Christ is born in Bethlehem!” Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!”

Hail the heav’nly Prince of Peace! Hail, the Son of righteousness! Light and life to all He brings, Ris’n with healing in His wings. Mild He leaves His throne on high, Born that man no more may die; Born to raise the sons of earth; Born to give them second birth. Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!” Come, Desire of nations come, Fix in us Thy humble home; Oh, to all Thyself impart, Formed in each believing heart!

Christ, by highest Heav’n adored, Christ, the everlasting Lord, Late in time behold Him come, Offspring of the favoured one. Veiled in flesh the Godhead see, Hail the’ incarnate Deity! Pleased as man with man to dwell; Jesus, our Emmanuel!

Peace on Earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!”

Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!”

Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the new-born king;

Let it Snow! Oh, the weather outside is frightful, But the fire is so delightful; And since we’ve no place to go, Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!

When we finally kiss goodnight, How I’ll hate going out in the storm; But if you’ll really hold me tight, All the way home I’ll be warm.

It doesn’t show signs of stopping, And I’ve brought some corn for popping; The lights are turned way down low, Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!

The fire is slowly dying, And, my dear, we’re still goodbying; But as long as you love me so, Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!

Little Drummer Boy Come they told me Pa rum pum pum pum A new born King to see, Pa rum pum pum pum Our finest gifts we bring Pa rum pum pum pum To lay before the King Pa rum pum pum pum Rum pum pum pum Rum pum pum pum So to honor Him Pa rum pum pum pum, When we come. Little Baby Pa rum pum pum pum I am a poor boy too, Pa rum pum pum pum I have no gift to bring Pa rum pum pum pum That’s fit to give our King Pa rum pum pum pum Rum pum pum pum Rum pum pum pum Shall I play for you! Pa rum pum pum On my drum.

Mary nodded Pa rum pum pum pum The ox and lamb kept time Pa rum pum pum pum I played my drum for Him Pa rum pum pum I played my best for Him Pa rum pum pum pum Rum pum pum pum Rum pum pum pum Then He smiled at me Pa rum pum pum pum Me and my drum.

Deck the Halls Deck the halls with boughs of holly, Fa la la la la, la la la la ’Tis the season to be jolly Fa la la la la, la la la la

Follow me in merry measure Fa la la, la la la, la la la While I tell of Yuletide treasure Fa la la la la, la la la la

Don we now our gay apparel Fa la la, la la la, la la la Troll the ancient Yuletide carol Fa la la la la, la la la la

Fast away the old year passes Fa la la la la, la la la la Hail the new ye lads and lasses Fa la la la la, la la la la

See the blazing Yule before us Fa la la la la, la la la la Strike the harp and join the chorus Fa la la la la, la la la la

Sing we joyous all together Fa la la, la la la, la la la Heedless of the wind and weather Fa la la la la, la la la la

Away in a Manger Away in a manger, No crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus Laid down His sweet head,

I love Thee Lord Jesus, Look down from the sky And stay by my cradle Till morning is nigh.

The stars in the bright sky Looked down where He lay, The little Lord Jesus, Asleep on the hay.

Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever, And love me, I pray.

The cattle are lowing, The poor Baby wakes, But little Lord Jesus No crying He makes.

Bless all the dear children In Thy tender care, And take us to Heaven, To live with Thee there.

Jingle Bell Rock Jingle bell, jingle bell, Jingle bell rock Jingle bells swing And jingle bells ring Snowing and blowing up Bushels of fun Now the jingle hop has begun. Jingle bell, jingle bell, Jingle bell rock Jingle bells chime in jingle bell time Dancing and prancing In Jingle Bell Square In the frosty air.

What a bright time, It’s the right time To rock the night away Jingle bell time is a swell time To go gliding in a one-horse sleigh Giddy-up jingle horse, Pick up your feet Jingle around the clock Mix & a-mingle in the jingling beat That’s the jingle bell, That’s the jingle bell, That’s the jingle bell rock.

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Twelve Days of Christmas

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

On the first day of Christmas, My true love sent to me, A partridge in a pear tree.

God rest ye merry, gentlemen Let nothing you dismay Remember, Christ, our Saviour Was born on Christmas day To save us all from Satan’s power When we were gone astray

On the second day of Christmas, My true love sent to me, Two turtle doves and A partridge in a pear tree. On the third day of Christmas, My true love sent to me, Three French hens, Two turtle doves and A partridge in a pear tree. On the fourth day of Christmas, My true love sent to me, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves and A partridge in a pear tree. On the fifth day of Christmas, My true love sent to me, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves and A partridge in a pear tree. On the sixth day of Christmas, My true love gave to me, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves and A partridge in a pear tree. On the seventh day of Christmas, My true love gave to me, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves and A partridge in a pear tree. On the eighth day of Christmas, My true love gave to me, Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves and A partridge in a pear tree. On the ninth day of Christmas, My true love gave to me, Nine ladies dancing, Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying,

Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves and A partridge in a pear tree. On the tenth day of Christmas, My true love gave to me, Ten lords a-leaping, Nine ladies dancing, Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves and A partridge in a pear tree. On the eleventh day of Christmas, My true love gave to me, Eleven pipers piping, Ten lords a-leaping, Nine ladies dancing, Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves and A partridge in a pear tree. On the twelfth day of Christmas, My true love gave to me, Twelve drummers drumming, Eleven pipers piping, Ten lords a-leaping, Nine ladies dancing, Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves and A partridge in a pear tree.

O tidings of comfort and joy, Comfort and joy O tidings of comfort and joy In Bethlehem, in Israel, This blessed Babe was born And laid within a manger Upon this blessed morn The which His Mother Mary Did nothing take in scorn

O tidings of comfort and joy, Comfort and joy O tidings of comfort and joy From God our Heavenly Father A blessed Angel came; And unto certain Shepherds Brought tidings of the same: How that in Bethlehem was born The Son of God by Name. O tidings of comfort and joy, Comfort and joy O tidings of comfort and joy

Winter Wonderland Sleigh bells ring are you listening In the lane, snow is glistening A beautiful sight, we’re happy tonight Walking in a winter wonderland

Later on we’ll conspire As we dream by the fire To face unafraid the plans that we’ve made Walking in a winter wonderland

Gone away is the bluebird Here to stay is a new bird He sings a love song as we go along Walking in a winter wonderland

In the meadow we can build a snowman And pretend that he’s a circus clown We’ll have lots of fun with mister snowman Until the other kiddies knock him down

In the meadow we can build a snowman Then pretend that he is Parson Brown He’ll say: Are you married? We’ll say: No man But you can do the job when you’re in town

When it snows ain’t it thrilling Though your nose gets a chilling We’ll frolic and play the Eskimo way Walking in a winter wonderland Walking in a winter wonderland Walking in a winter wonderland

The Christmas Song Chestnuts roasting on an open fire Jack Frost nipping at your nose Yule-tide carols being sung by a choir And folks dressed up like Eskimos.

And goodies on his sleigh And every mother’s child is gonna spy To see if reindeer Really know how to fly.

Everybody knows a turkey And some mistletoe Help to make the season bright Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow Will find it hard to sleep tonight.

And so I’m offering this simple phrase To kids from one to ninety-two Although it’s been said Many times, many ways Merry Christmas to you.

They know that Santa’s on his way He’s loaded lots of toys

Silent Night Silent night! Holy night! All is calm, all is bright, Round yon Virgin Mother & Child. Holy Infant, so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace Silent night! Holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight; Glories stream from Heaven afar,

Heav’nly hosts sing ‘Alleluia, Christ, the Saviour is born! Christ, the Saviour, is born! Silent night! Holy night! Son of God, love’s pure light, Radiant beams from Thy holy face, With the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth, Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth.

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Angels We Have Heard on High

Jolly Old Saint Nicholas

Angels we have heard on high, Sweetly singing o’er the plains. And the mountains in reply, Echoing their joyous strains.

Come to Bethlehem, and see Him whose birth the angels sing; Come, adore on bended knee, Christ the Lord, our newborn King.

Gloria in excelsis Deo, Gloria in excelsis Deo.

Shepherds, why this jubilee? Why your joyous songs prolong? What the gladsome tidings be, Which inspire your heav’nly song

See Him in a manger laid, Whom the choirs of angels praise; Mary, Joseph lend your aid, While our hearts in love we raise.

Jolly old Saint Nicholas, Lean your ear this way! Don’t you tell a single soul What I’m going to say; Christmas Eve is coming soon; Now, you dear old man, Whisper what you’ll bring to me; Tell me if you can.

Gloria in excelsis Deo, Gloria in excelsis Deo.

O star of wonder, star of night, Star with royal beauty bright, Westward leading, still proceeding, Guide us to the perfect light. Born a King of Bethlehem’s plain, Gold I bring, to crown Him again, King forever, ceasing never Over us all to reign. O star of wonder, star of night, Star with royal beauty bright, Westward leading, still proceeding, Guide us to the perfect light. Frankincense to offer have I, Incense owns a Deity nigh.

Pray’r and praising, all men raising, Worship Him, God most high. O star of wonder, star of night, Star with royal beauty bright, Westward leading, still proceeding, Guide us to the perfect light. Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfume Breathes a life of gathering gloom; Sorr’wing, sighing, bleeding, dying, Sealed in the stone-cold tomb. O star of wonder, star of night, Star with royal beauty bright, Westward leading, still proceeding, Guide us to the perfect light. Glorious now behold Him arise, King and God and sacrifice, Alleluia, Alleluia, Earth to the heav’ns replies.

Rockin’Around the Christmas Tree Rocking around the Christmas Tree At the Christmas party hop Mistletoe hung where you can see Ev’ry couple tries to stop

You will get a sentimental feeling When you hear voices singing “Let’s be jolly; Deck the halls with boughs of holly”

Rocking around the Christmas Tree Let the Christmas Spirit ring Later we’ll have some pumpkin pie And we’ll do some caroling

Rocking around the Christmas Tree Have a happy holiday Everyone’s dancing merrily In a new old fashioned way

Here Comes Santa Claus Here comes Santa Claus! Here comes Santa Claus! Right down Santa Claus Lane! Vixen and Blitzen and all his reindeer Are pulling on the reins. Bells are ringing, children singing; All is merry and bright. Hang your stockings & say your prayers, ‘Cause Santa Claus comes tonight.

Johnny wants a pair of skates; Susy wants a dolly; Nellie wants a story book; She thinks dolls are folly; As for me, my little brain Isn’t very bright; Choose for me, old Santa Claus, What you think is right.

Have a Holly Jolly Christmas

We Three Kings We three kings of Orient are; Bearing gifts, we traverse afar; Field and fountain, moor & mountain, Following yonder star.

When the clock is striking twelve, When I’m fast asleep, Down the chimney broad & black, With your pack you’ll creep;

All the stockings you will find Hanging in a row; Mine will be the shortest one, You’ll be sure to know.

Here comes Santa Claus! Here comes Santa Claus! Right down Santa Claus Lane! He’s got a bag that is filled with toys For the boys and girls again. Hear those sleigh bells jingle jangle, What a beautiful sight. Jump in bed, cover up your head, ‘Cause Santa Claus comes tonight

Have a holly jolly Christmas It’s the best time of the year Well I don’t know if there’ll be snow But have a cup of cheer

Have a holly jolly Christmas And in case you didn’t hear Oh by golly have a holly jolly Christmas this year

Have a holly jolly Christmas And when you walk down the street Say hello to friends you know And everyone you meet

Ho ho the mistletoe Hung where you can see Somebody waits for you Kiss her once for me

Have a holly jolly Christmas And in case you didn’t hear Oh by golly have a holly jolly Christmas this year

The First Noel The first Noel, the angels did say, Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay. In fields where they lay keeping their sheep On a cold winter’s night that was so deep. Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel. Born is the King of Israel. They looked up and saw a star Shining in the east beyond them far; And to the earth it gave great light, And so it continued both day and night. Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel. Born is the King of Israel. And by the light of that same star, Three wise men came from country far To seek for a King was their intent, And to follow the star wherever it went. Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel. Born is the King of Israel. The star drew nigh to the northwest, O’er Bethlehem it took its rest, And there it did both stop and stay, Right over the place where Jesus lay. Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel. Born is the King of Israel. Then enter’d in those wise men three Full rev’rently upon their knee

And offer’d there, in His presence, Their gold and myrrh and frankincense. Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel. Born is the King of Israel. Then let us all with one accord Sing praises to our heav’nly Lord; That hath made Heav’n and earth of nought, And with His blood mankind hath bought. Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel. Born is the King of Israel.

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It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

Joy to the World

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, Ev’rywhere you go, Take a look in the five-and-ten, Glistening once again, With candy canes and silver lanes aglow.

Joy to the world! The Lord is come: Let earth receive her King; Let ev’ry heart prepare Him room, And heav’n and nature sing, And heav’n and nature sing, And heav’n, and heav’n and nature sing.

Is the hope of Janice and Jen, And Mom and Dad can hardly wait For school to start again.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, Toys in ev’ry store, But the prettiest sight to see is the holly That will be on your own front door.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, Ev’rywhere you go, There’s a tree in the Grand Hotel, One in the park as well, The sturdy kind That doesn’t mind the snow.

A pair of hop-along boots And a pistol that shoots Is the wish of Barney and Ben, Dolls that will talk And will go for a walk,

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, Soon the bells will start, and the thing That will make them ring Is the carol that you sing, Right within your heart.

Santa Claus is Coming to Town

Joy to the world! The Saviour reigns: Let men their songs employ, While fields and floods, rocks, Hills and plains, Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat, repeat the sounding joy. No more let sin or sorrow grow, Nor thorns infest the ground; He comes to make his blessings flow Far as the curse is found, Far as the curse is found, Far as, far as the curse is found. He rules the world with truth & grace, And makes the nations prove The glories of His righteousness And wonders of His love, And wonders of His love, And wonders, wonders of His love.

Oh! You better watch out, you better not cry, You better not pout, I’m telling you why: Santa Claus is coming to town!

Little tin horns, little toy drums. Rudy-toot-toot and rummy tum tums. Santa Claus is coming to town.

He’s making a list, he’s checking it twice, He’s gonna find out who’s naughty or nice. Santa Claus is coming to town!

Little toy dolls that cuddle and coo, Elephants, boats and diddie cars too. Santa Claus is coming to town.

He sees you when you’re sleeping, He knows when you’re awake. He knows when you’ve been bad or good, So be good for goodness sake!

The kids in Girl and Boy Land Will have a jubilee. They’re gonna build a toyland town All around the Christmas tree.

O Holy Night

So...You better watch out, you better not cry You better not pout, I’m telling you why. Santa Claus is coming to town.

Oh....You better watch out, You better not cry. You better not pout, I’m telling you why. Santa Claus is comin’, Santa Claus is comin’ Santa Claus is comin’ to town.

O Holy Night! The stars are brightly shining, It is the night of the dear Saviour’s birth. a lay the world in sin and error pining. Till He appeared and the Spirit felt its worth. A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices, For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Have yourself a merry little Christmas, Let your heart be light From now on, our troubles will be out of sight Have yourself a merry little Christmas, Make the Yule-tide gay, From now on, our troubles will be miles away.

Faithful friends who are dear to us Gather near to us once more. Through the years we all will be together If the Fates allow Hang a shining star upon the highest bough. And have yourself a merry little Christmas now.

Here we are as in olden days, Happy golden days of yore.

Fall on your knees! Oh, hear the angel voices O night divine, O night when Christ was born; O night divine! O night, O night divine! Led by the light of faith serenely beaming, With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand. Led by the light of a star sweetly gleaming Here came the wise men from the Orient land. The King of kings lay thus lowly manger; In all our trials born to be our friends. Chorus

Do You Hear What I Hear? Said the night wind to the little lamb, “Do you see what I see? Way up in the sky, little lamb Do you see what I see? A star, a star, dancing in the night With a tail as big as a kite, With a tail as big as a kite.”

Said the shepherd boy to the mighty king, “Do you know what I know? In your palace warm, mighty king, Do you know what I know? A Child, a Child shivers in the cold-Let us bring him silver and gold, Let us bring him silver and gold.”

Said the little lamb to the shepherd boy, “Do you hear what I hear? Ringing through the sky, shepherd boy, Do you hear what I hear? A song, a song high above the trees With a voice as big as the sea, With a voice as big as the sea.”

Said the king to the people everywhere, “Listen to what I say! Pray for peace, people, everywhere, Listen to what I say! The Child, the Child sleeping in the night He will bring us goodness and light, He will bring us goodness and light.”

Truly He taught us to love one another, His law is love and His gospel is peace. Chains he shall break, for the slave is our brother. And in his name all oppression shall cease. Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we, Let all within us praise his holy name Chorus

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Nutcracker a 40-year Christmas tradition for Seymour Dance Maria Spitale-Leisk mspitale-leisk@nsnews.com

Tchaikovsky’s delicate and familiar “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” deftly accented with the sound of bells is a Christmas classic. Students from Seymour Dance will twirl on stage to Tchaikovsky’s famous composition and one of the world’s most popular ballets, The Nutcracker, at Centennial Theatre in December.

have dance experience incorporated into the show, says Ellis.

“It’s really cute to see the three and four-year-olds in their tutus ... For some of them it &$## (' )%'$! "!*) experience on stage.”

The Nutcracker is a Christmas tradition for the Seymour Dance company which has delivered the ballet to North Shore audiences for more than 40 years. Families have come back year after year to share in this classic Christmas tradition, some of whom have never set foot in the Seymour Dance studio, says artistic director Sonia Ellis. Seymour Dance, as with other adaptations of The Nutcracker, puts their own spin on the ballet. For the famous party scene, the senior Seymour Dance ballerinas recruited some male friends from their high school to play the part of the gentleman. The 10 teenagers, mainly from Seycove and Windsor, were taught a simple dance to perform. It’s neat to see community members who might not

Another male standout is Seymour Dance student Logan Hall who plays the part of the heroic Cavalier Prince. Hall, who only took up ballet two years ago, has proved to be precocious on stage. The 13-year-old was recently accepted to join the prestigious Royal Winnipeg Ballet for a summer school program.

“He just fell in love with ballet and has progressed immensely in the past two years,” explains Ellis. Young ballerinas ranging in age from 3 to 16 will grace the stage for Seymour Dance’s performance of The Nutcracker. “It’s really cute to see the three and four-year-olds in their tutus,” says Ellis. “For some of them it will be d} {f fed i f{ l kl ed ~ s Seymour Dance presents The Nutcracker, Sunday, Dec. 11 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. at Centennial Theatre. For more information and to purchase tickets visit seymourdance.com and centennialtheatre.com/ %!$"!#'&. !

Seymour Dance students Hanna Weiman, Olivia Branch, Logan Hall, Maddie Chee and Arianna Elsworth will be performing in The Nutcracker at Centennial Theatre this December.

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Santa marks 20th season making seasons bright at Cap Mall Maria Spitale-Leisk mspitale-leisk@nsnews.com

Santa has a magical way of making smiles appear on the faces of kids young and old as he walks through the corridors of Capilano Mall.

He catches busy shoppers by surprise and sends a twinkle to their eyes. The kids run up to him for a big embrace and an impromptu chat with Jolly Old

Saint Nick. “The children, they are the biggest joy you get out of this job,” says Santa gently. This Christmas season marks the 20th year Saint Nick has made a stopover at Capilano Mall. He makes a point of resting his reindeer here, as the North Shore holds a special place in his heart. “I love it because I get a lot of First Nations kids in here,” says Santa. “And I get a lot of kids with disabilities. I have a whole relationship with the community.” Sitting on his special throne next to ke f iy {l d} m yype ] l Wonderland, Santa is surrounded by whimsical lollipops and gingerbread men. He eagerly awaits the arrival of the children, their fantastical wish lists in tow.

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While the big guy in red has met many families over the two decades, some of

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“So, when you visit Santa you never ever know if it’s the real Santa Claus,” he says with a wink.

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Santa gets some good intel for parents looking to surprise their kids with a coveted gift. Barbie dolls are a classic request. One of the hottest toys this year is Paw Patrol, based on Santa’s running tally.

Santa hands the children a magic red apple from the brimming basket by his side and gently says: “Make a wish and eat the magic apple and I promise it will make you feel good inside.”

But will Frozen enthusiasts let it go this Christmas? “Last year and the year before, every little girl would sing Frozen because they had watched it 55 times,” says Santa with a hearty chuckle.

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Step into Thomas Haas' kitchen one month before Christmas and you’re greeted with a heavenly hybrid of Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory and Santa’s Workshop. u{b fe k fz l m{yz }k ky d kld{lckcey k from two side-by-side fountains in one section of Haas’ kitchen on Harbourside Drive. r} y {m }k ky d{ fpe yb e f icdd{l~ d} l y

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While it’s hard to resist eating the chocolate reindeer or snowman right away, often the ornate treats are used as centrepieces on decorated holiday tables or given as hostess gifts. Haas, who has quite a following in the foodie community, says these special chocolates are a tradition for some of his clients.

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But it’s Haas’ stollen that really steals the show every Christmas season. Haas has his own take on the traditional fruitcake originating in his motherland of Germany. And by all accounts, he’s perfected it. Customers make the pilgrimage from far and wide at Christmastime to seek out Haas’ stollen. From Nov. 10 to Dec. 24, Haas’ helpers will make 220 of these famous fruitcakes every single day.

While it’s hard to resist eating the chocolate reindeer or snowman right away, often the ornate treats are used as centrepieces on decorated holiday tables or given as hostess gifts.

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Haas doesn’t take full credit for his stollen, which he describes as less of a bread and more delicate with a mc } i f bkcf ifk y It was pastry chef Gerhard Weitzel, who Haas worked with at the Four Seasons Vancouver, that showed him how to make this irresistible stollen. “I call him the stollen king,” says Haas with a smile. Stollen has proven to be Haas’ most sought-after Christmas treat since 2005. !

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These healthy homemade dog treats need to be kept in the refrigerator. They will keep for 2 weeks in the fridge, and up to 6 months in the freezer. How many dog treats you get depends on how small or large you cut the brownies. We were able to cut the 8x8 block into 24 pieces that were 1 inch by 2 inches in size.

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Regular sleep routines essential for year-round health

Although we all enjoy the excitement and fun of winter holiday events, the disruption of regular sleep routines causes problems for anyone who has trouble sleeping. Then on top of this we have the extra sugary snacks and perhaps an adult beverage or 2. Keeping close to your routine can help you get through the season feeling somewhat rested, help you resist over indulging and even help you from catching a cold or the flu. Things to keep in mind are: Routine time to bed and time to rise. Even on days when you don’t need to wake at a regular time, do it. This will maintain your Circadian rhythm and help ensure you are tired enough to retire at a proper time. Getting your required 7-8 hours of sleep is hard when you stay up late, shorten your sleeping hours, or when you have slept in so long you are not tired enough to sleep at bedtime.

Maintain a bedroom conducive to sleep. Keeping the bedroom dark and cool is easier during winter but if you need a boost, some people find eye-masks and lowering the thermostat will help.

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BRIGHTLIGHTS! by Paul McGrath Dykhof Ladies Extravaganza North Vancouver’s Dykhof Nurseries and Florist welcomed more than 100 women for its 10th annual Ladies Extravaganza, a Nov. 17 charity event that raised $1,200 for Vancouver Firefighters Charities. Firefighters who were models in the 2017 Hall of Flame Calendar were on hand to sign autographs, while guests enjoyed making their own holiday gift to take home, took in some decoration demonstration and shared refreshments to kick off the season.

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Silversea cruises Mediterranean in style Silver Spirit as good as it gets exploring the ‘big lake’

DAVID WISHART Contributing writer

If there is a time and place for everything, choose Europe in the fall.

The summer sun has lost its intensity, cities such as Paris and Rome are back at work, children are in school, and hoteliers are glad to see us. There is room to move on the roads, and we don't mind slow-moving tractors piled high with grapes on country roads. Coming a long way and dreading the jet lag? A cruise ship is perfect for easing your way into a new time zone. Sit on the balcony with a glass of wine and reflect that cruising was born in the Mediterranean with the notion of going nowhere just for the pleasure of it. Times change and cruise lines now offer a variety of schedules, recently modified to avoid Turkish and North African ports, the aim being to visit the best places in a huge lake richly endowed with treasures. My choice started with a flight to Athens and departure from the nearby bustling port of Piraeus. The ship was the elegant Silver Spirit of Silversea Cruises, as good as it gets afloat for just 540 discriminating people. For example its cabins are rated among the world's best by the respected website Cruise Critic and good fortune had given me a Silver suite, twice the size of a veranda suite and boasting a coffee machine and big walk-in dressing area. The marble bathrooms with tub and shower are places to linger, and none on Silver Spirit has the dreaded clingy shower curtain found

Jackie O put Mykonos on the map in the ’60s. The fall is the perfect time to visit the Greek island. on lesser ships. Like every other cabin on the ship, we had the service of a butler to shine shoes, bring canapés and generally do what welltrained butlers do. We had to share the little island of Mykonos, just 97 nautical miles away, with passengers from two big vessels, but they were leaving at around 5 p.m. whereas our ship’s passengers would have the beautiful waterfront to ourselves until 10 p.m. We avoided the worst congestion exploring the elegant boutiques behind the waterfront, venturing back to the port for lunch at Captain’s, a restaurant which had been recommended in every shop we had visited. Sadly the wind got up and we had to skip the planned dinner on shore, but Riccardo the restaurant manager on board found us a quiet window table. This was to be a feature of the cruise. Silver Spirit never felt crowded. There was always a table for two in the main restaurant, and for variety there was a cozy Asian room, the gourmet Le Champagne (these two at a $40 per person premium), a

supper club, a popular Italian restaurant, and tables on deck serving superb meat and fish on hot rocks. Contrast this with big ships carrying up to 6,000 passengers, where tables for 10 are the norm and on one line you have to pay for your wine before you even get to see the bottle. On Silversea the wines are included, as are all drinks. Good they are too — there was New Zealand sauvignon blanc and one night we had a 2009 Bordeaux. It must be the sea air, but food is never far from a cruiser’s thoughts, although the shore excursion department did its best to keep us active. It was ably supported by Ira Feldman, who gave daily talks on ports, and was always at hand with the right information. And so on we sailed to Chania in Crete, which has a lively market with beautiful, inexpensive cotton shirts and dresses. Why, you might think, did I bring those big suitcases full of clothes drab in comparison? The main activity, as usual, was finding a good lunch, and here Semiramis got the nod.

Most of the time I had a simple Greek salad, a happy memory of Orestes on Vancouver’s Westside. Katakolon was our gateway for Olympia, where the museum with its statue of

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Zeus is wonderful. Syracuse in Sicily has very accessible Greek and Roman ruins, although this was not our best day as the lunchtime vongole, a pasta and clams dish I have hugely enjoyed at Il Giardino in

Vancouver, was disappointing. But then Sorrento. It’s said that the philosopher Nietzsche, not known for his effervescence, laughed with joy at the thought of coming here, and the writer Stendhal called it the most beautiful place on Earth. We also took an excursion to Positano where an exclusive hotel opened its doors to a small Silversea group. At fabulous Portofino we broke the bank at another of the coast's dreamy hotels, and at a little restaurant in the village of Tarquinia, near Civitavecchia, I was delighted to find a vongole to rival that of Vancouver’s Umberto Menghi. If you go – You too can have a superb vongole, probably without the leaving the ship, when Umberto Menghi will be guest chef on Silver Spirit on a nine-day cruise from Rome departing Oct. 7, 2017. Fares start at US$4,550 per person. – For more information visit silversea.com, umberto. com.

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Planning ahead for peace of mind Sylvia, quick learner PARC resident

Older and Wiser Margaret Coates Most of us don’t want to think about end-of-life personal and legal planning for ourselves, or for our loved ones who may not be able to plan for themselves.

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When Sylvia Markell moved into Summerhill PARC she didn’t know how to type or even use a computer. She also didn’t know how to play cribbage. These days she can usually be found in the residence’s computer room, on FaceTime with her two-year-old great-granddaughter, or recruiting new members to the cribbage club she runs. That’s how it is at Summerhill PARC: it’s easy to learn new things. And with PARC Retirement Living’s focus on maintaining a healthy body and mind through our Independent Living+ program, it’s easy to see how life’s just better here.

But according to Nidus Personal Planning and Resource Centre, personal planning gives us peace of mind and ensures that we and/or our loved ones are cared for after we are dead, and looked after for personal end-of-life concerns while we are still alive. Nidus is a non-profit charitable organization founded by citizens and community groups that were involved in the community-based reform of British Columbia’s adult guardianship legislation. These groups wanted to ensure the public had a resource for information on representation agreements and other personal planning tools. Like many, looking at the end of one’s life was a huge issue for me. In my

experience, taking the steps to get my legal and personal planning documents done was worthwhile but challenging. Getting on with it early, while we are still able to act and plan for ourselves, is crucial. It is also important to plan for a loved one who may be mentally or physically incapable of making decisions if you die before them. Getting a will was the most straightforward piece, but getting the personal planning documents done was more complicated. It forced me to think about issues of my own personal care, who I wanted to act on my behalf in the event of cognitive decline or a life-ending experience, who I wanted to be my power of attorney and so on. For after we are dead we need a will, and for coverage while we are alive we will need an enduring power of attorney and a representation agreement to cover health, legal personal and financial concerns. A will is the estate-planning tool for after death. An enduring power of attorney is the most comprehensive document for financial and legal concerns, while a representative agreement is the most comprehensive and strongest document to cover health and personal concerns. The Nidus web site (nidus.ca) can walk people through the distinctions and also suggest the representative agreement

best suited to your particular circumstances. People can see a lawyer, notary or estate planner for the legal documents, including representation agreements, wills and powers of attorney. Whether choosing a professional or doing our end-of-life planning ourselves, we need to avoid some of the pitfalls which are out there. According to Nidus, making sure we have legal and correct documentation is the key. It warns of documents being improperly signed – for most documents, you need to be at least 19 years old. Some document forms which are circulating in the community are not legally binding; some documents are incorrect, while some are not comprehensive enough. For instance, a bank power of attorney form does not cover all your personal planning arrangements. Nidus also warns about joint ownership of bank accounts, real estate and vehicles. In an earlier column about elder abuse I warned people about that as well. As I said, joint bank accounts can backfire for seniors if they don’t take precautions when setting them up. Money in a joint account can be accessed by either party, which means a senior loses power over how the funds are spent. Once you’ve done your personal planning, it’s

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Registering key documents helps From page 42 important that the people who are going to need access to the documents have access — no rummaging around your desk for these. At Nidus you can register your documents and, again, they can walk you through the process. Legal and personal planning for end of life is the right thing to do. Take care with these documents to ensure

that your best laid plans don’t go awry. Margaret Coates is the co-ordinator of Lionsview Seniors’ Planning Society. She has lived on the North Shore for 47 years and has worked with and for seniors for 20 of those. Ideas for future columns are welcome. Email: lions_view@telus.net. Info: lionsviewseniorsplanning.com.

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If the student is ready, the dog will teach Training a canine leads to personal revelations I often find myself repeating this saying to dog owners: “You never get the dog you want, you get the dog you need.”

Those words of advice always trail a difficult training situation between a dog and its owner. My life as a dog trainer is not as glamorous as people might think. The idea that I play with dogs all day long is far from the truth. The truth being that I spend most of my time with people, fixing problems that humans have created due to their lack of understanding of canine

Canine Connection Joan Klucha behaviour. For the most part the training is successful because when someone contacts me, they are pretty much at wits’ end and very willing to accept the changes that need to take place in order to modify their dogs’ behaviour. But there are times when things don’t go as smoothly as planned. Especially when people are not able

to, or don’t know how to take responsibility for, the changes they need to make in their own lives to change their dogs’ behaviour. When this internal human conflict needs to be sorted out the dog becomes the sage by exhibiting behaviours that are viewed as troublesome but are meant to force an owner to make necessary life changes. This is how a dog becomes the dog that person needs, not the dog that they want. Over this past summer I began working with someone whose young dog was causing her great distress. This person was also a victim of an identity theft scam. On the advice of friends, the young woman got a dog with the intention of feeling more secure. But the dog had a different idea. In the presence of his new owner

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to a better life as well. The training task was simple, it was all about leadership, setting boundaries, tough love, and learning to say no without feeling guilt. The owner had to step up her game in life by not allowing the dog to walk all over her. She implemented a 100 sits a day game where the dog has to sit for every single thing that it does or wants. As she became more confident managing her dog, her dog made better choices and treated her respectfully. As the owner’s confidence grew with her dog, she also stopped letting people walk all over her. She got the dog she needed, not the dog she wanted but now has a dog

and a life she loves. Its not just the difficult dogs that teach us life lessons but all dogs of all ages and temperaments. Some of the lessons are deep spiritual ones, some are emotional and some are as simple as how to live one day at a time. The key is not to look at the dog and ask, “What are you teaching me?” but to look within ourselves and ask, “What is it that I need to know?” If you are humble enough, you will hear the answer. Joan Klucha has been working with dogs for more than 15 years in obedience, tracking and behavioural rehabilitation. Contact her at k9kinship@gmail.com.

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Long championship runs always have some intriguing twists and turns, but few can likely rival the bumpy road that ended in silver for the Bodwell Bruins senior boys soccer team this season.

The North Vancouver-based boarding school that caters to international students scored their first ever soccer medal at the provincial AA level when their championship run ended in a 2-1 loss to St. Michaels University School Wednesday at Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West. The biggest twist, however, wasn’t at the end of the tournament but at the beginning, when a 4-0 opening round win over Prince Rupert’s Charles Hays was turned into a 1-0 forfeit loss because one of Bodwell’s players wasn’t properly registered with BC School Sports by kickoff time. In a tournament in which you have to finish on top of your fourteam pool to have any chance of winning a medal, the Bodwell boys were nearly left for dead before a single ball was kicked. The season was saved, however, by a bit of good fortune when the two other teams in the pool, Pitt Meadows and Sa-Hali, tied 1-1, leaving Bodwell an opportunity to come back to life. The Bruins needed to be perfect the rest of the way though, and they were, beating Kamloops-based Sa-Hali 6-0 and Pitt Meadows 2-0 after sorting out their registration problems. With Charles Hays losing their two other round robin games, the Bruins parlayed good fortune and good play into top spot in the pool. “Everything worked out exactly as planned,” said Bodwell head coach Doug Graham with a laugh. “When you go to provincials there are many, many good teams, and whether you get second or 10th, there’s not a lot of difference between them. You have to be good, but you also have to be lucky. We did our part by being good, and the gods looked at us and decided we’d be lucky too.”

Bodwell’s Tako Nyabadza takes control during a playoff match against Argyle earlier this season. Bodwell went on to finish second at the AA provincial championships which wrapped up Wednesday at Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West. PHOTO CINDY GOODMAN The next bump in the road was a semifinal matchup against Langley Fundamental, a game that appeared to be slipping away from the Bruins when the Titans went up 3-1 early in the second half. Bodwell pulled within one with 20 minutes left in the game and then tied it up five minutes later when star central defender Tatsuhiro Izawa joined the rush to fire home a shot from outside the 18-yard box for his second goal of the game.

Izawa was named as Bodwell’s representative on the Commissioner’s 11, an all-star team of the tournament’s top players. “He came up big,” said Graham of Izawa, the team captain. “He’s a true leader. He’s very passionate for the game, but very supportive of his teammates. He was an excellent defender throughout the tournament. I put a lot of responsibility on his shoulders and he came through time and time again.”

The semifinal stayed even at 3-3 until the second overtime period when attacking midfielder Tako Nyabadza blasted home the game winner to put an end to a thriller and send the Bruins to the championship game. “From a spectators’ viewpoint it was fantastic,” Graham said about the rollercoaster semifinal. “I thought the two teams worked

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very hard. Both teams were good, fair teams – there was no dirty play going on. It was very evenly matched, both teams had a little bit of run here and there. With them going up 3-1 it was looking pretty frail, but we got one back and that kind of lit the fire under us one more time. … It was a remarkable comeback.” Bodwell’s golden dreams seemed to be coming true when Izawa slammed home a header to give the Bruins a 1-0 lead in the final but SMUS stormed back, potting two goals in the final 15 minutes to claim the championship. “They were very good, very disciplined, very big, very strong, skillful, fast,” Graham said of St. Michaels, adding that the championship loss led to some tears for the Bruins but the mood soon changed. “By the

time we went through the ceremony, got back on the bus, got back to the school … they were starting to realize that what they accomplished was pretty incredible.” The degree of difficulty for Bodwell’s program is always high given the fact that as an international school they experience massive student turnover each year. Since 2004 it’s been Graham’s job to throw together a soccer team – finding talent is never a problem given the school’s global bent, but getting the team working as a unit is always a tough task. This year’s team featured players from Mexico, Japan, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Korea and Brazil. “A team like St. Michaels has probably been together since kindergarten, growing up together playing soccer – club and school – you’re looking at 12-13 years of soccer between them, and my boys, for the most part,

were two-and-a-half months,” said Graham, who guided Bodwell to silver medals at the “A” level in 2004 and 2009 but had never medalled at the AA level until this year. The Bruins also claimed the North Shore AA title for the first time in school history this season. “I think they have a lot to be proud of,” said Graham. “They just automatically gelled from almost Day 1. We did some tinkering with the lineups and trying to find out who could play which position, this and that, but these boys just love soccer. They love it to death. … Everybody accepted their roles – they were willing to come in off the bench, they were willing to start, they were willing to play in whatever position I put them in. I think their attitude was the key thing. When you get boys who are willing to work as a team, you’re going to get good results.”

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