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Order of B.C. goes to three on N. Shore Benjamin Alldritt balldritt@nsnews.com

THREE North Shore residents have been named members of the prestigious Order of British Columbia.

The honour, which recognizes those who have excelled in a ﬁeld beneﬁting fellow British Columbians, will be bestowed on philanthropist Yuri Fulmer, North Shore rescuer Tim Jones and mining executive James O’Rourke in October. West Vancouver’s Fulmer earned his medal for both his business acumen and his willingness to turn his attention from commerce to charity. Fulmer began with a single A&W restaurant franchise and in only 13 years, built a company generating $55 million annually. Last year, at age 37, Fulmer sold his main business to concentrate his efforts on charity fundraising. The United Way, Vancouver Foundation, Surrey Food See Miner page 3

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Bad turn

FIREFIGHTERS used the jaws of life to peel back the roof of a Toyota SUV and extract the trapped driver on West Vancouver’s Bellevue Avenue Tuesday morning after the vehicle accelerated into two parked cars and ﬂipped on its side, according to witnesses. Tow trucks removed all three vehicles, while the driver was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

WV’s Evelyn to be built out, ﬁnally

Benjamin Alldritt balldritt@nsnews.com

HOMES will start to appear on the long-defunct Evelyn site above Park Royal shopping centre within the next four months, according to the developers who are slated to take over the project this week. Chris Evans, executive vice-president of Onni development group, said the company will start construction on the early phases — much as they were envisioned by the original architects — sometime later this year, with occupancy slated for early 2014. Onni is taking control of the troubled West Vancouver residential development following a court-ordered deal with the previous

New owners plan to build ﬁrst phase of defunct project as envisioned

owner’s creditors. “We basically are stepping into the exact position that the previous developer was in, with all the permits, plans, and approvals,” Evans said. “That will give us a very good head start. We don’t have the ability to start on site tomorrow, but our plan is to move forward with both site work and building permits.” The previous developer, Millenium Evelyn Properties, had intended to build 109 homes in three complexes on the 20-acre site near Keith Road and Taylor Way. Roughly a third of those units

were pre-sold, although those buyers had their deposits returned after Evelyn’s parent company ran into financial grief during the 2008 credit crisis. Carrying more than $151 million in debt, the project went into receivership in March of this year without any construction work underway. The site has sat fenced off and vacant since then, aside from a small marijuana grow operation discovered by West Vancouver police in August. One of dozens of companies contacted by the receiver, Onni stepped in with a new financing plan and agreed to pay $225,000 towards the unsecured creditors’ bills. Evens said Onni’s plan is to proceed with the first phase as planned, but said the later ones, which do not yet have development See Later page 3

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North Van diner gets its 15 minutes

Tomahawk to appear on Food Network hit Manisha Krishnan mkrishnan@nsnews.com

Miner, rescuer, donor honoured

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A storied North Vancouver restaurant may soon be ﬂooded with visitors from all over North America, after it was selected to feature on the hit Food Network TV series Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.

The Tomahawk Restaurant has been serving its popular burgers and breakfasts alongside unique aboriginal art work since 1926, making it the oldest family-run eatery in Canada. It’s already something of an institution on the North Shore, but it will soon be known across the continent after it appears on the show. Tomahawk owner Chuck Chamberlain was surprised to NEWS photo Cindy Goodman get a call from the producers a few weeks ago, because the CREW members Ron Gabaldon (left), Danika Von Gesjen and Josh Bane set up a shot during the filming of Diners, show, which shines a spotlight Drive-ins and Dives at the Tomahawk Restaurant Aug. 29. Host Guy Fieri left his mark on the eatery’s wall (below). on independent establishments worked as one of the restaurant’s first-ever that serve up home-style cooking, normally “overwhelmed” in more ways than one. “He was really taken aback with the food carhops in 1953. sticks to filming in the United States. While the Mulligans said they enjoyed “I was told that they so far had not itself; he was amazed at what we were able being a part of the show, they found Fieri’s received as many comments, write-ins, to turn out,” said Chamberlain. “And to be in some place that was 86 choice of menu items somewhat peculiar. emails, whatever about a restaurant, as “This was surprising to us. That place they had about the Tomahawk,” said years old . . . to see it and to see all the carvings and just feel the restaurant itself, he was famous for two things: its hamburgers Chamberlain. — huge hamburgers — and the Yukon “They were in Seattle, and I guess they said it just absolutely blew him away.” About 25 patrons were also let into breakfast,” said Terry. thought it was a hop, skip and a jump away, “I think he thought it was a twist to the diner during filming, and a few lucky so why not go visit Vancouver?” have a place like that serving Yorkshire The show’s famed host Guy Fieri, a couples were chosen to be interviewed. North Vancouver’s Terry and Joyce pudding, cause that’s . . . foreign to them,” beefy, bleach-blonde food buff, arrived at he added. the Tomahawk Thursday in his trademark Mulligan, both 78, were among them. While in town, Diners, Drive-ins and They filled in Fieri about their romance, red Camaro to help prepare the dishes of Dives also visited Save On Meats and The his choice — organic roast beef dinner, beef which revolved around the Tomahawk. “I actually asked one of the waitresses Red Wagon in Vancouver. dip sandwich, steak and mushroom pie and An airdate for the episode has not been to get my wife’s phone number, and I Yorkshire pudding. According to Chamberlain, Fieri was eventually dated her,” said Terry, who set.

Woman ﬁghts CN Teens may face racing charges over train crash Benjamin Alldritt balldritt@nsnews.com

Driver faults NV crossing crew

Tessa Holloway tholloway@nsnews.com

A woman whose car was hit by a train in North Vancouver four months ago says she’s been left high and dry as a dispute with CN Rail drags on. Karen Faulks was waiting behind a left-turning vehicle at the Neptune/Cargill rail crossing just off of the Low Level Road May 8 when a locomotive collided with the rear end of her car, spinning her around and off the track. Since then, she has been trying to collect insurance to cover the damage, but the case has been held up because fault has still not been determined. At issue is whether the CN crew at the crossing waved her through while the lights were ﬂashing — a practice that is illegal under the federal Canadian Rail Operating Rules, but something Faulks and others allege they have seen happen on more than one occasion. “The railway guy was waving us across,” claimed Faulks. “They stopped to let all the cars go by because there was quite a lineup of cars, and I guess I was the last one.” She looked back to see the train moving just before it hit her, she said, but had nowhere to go because she was trapped by the car in front, “It was pretty terrifying. If I had been backed up farther, it See Driver page 5

TWO young drivers were collared by the West Vancouver police Friday morning following an apparent street race on Cypress Bowl Road.

An ofﬁcer was training his speed laser on passing vehicles just after 10 a.m. when he reportedly clocked a latemodel Porsche and a BMW traveling at 143 kilometres per hour. The BMW hurtled past the ofﬁcer while the driver of the Porsche pulled a quick U-turn and sped off in the opposite direction, according to police. The getaway was not to be, however as the driver of the BMW apparently lost control and careened into a ditch, putting an estimated $15,000 worth of damage on the vehicle. Police later found the Porsche parked at Mulgrave school. Both vehicles were

impounded and their drivers, both 17 years old, given immediate 15-day driving bans. Investigators are also recommending the pair be charged with excessive speeding and failing to stop for police. In a similar incident last year, North Vancouver RCMP ofﬁcers intercepted two young men racing in expensive sports cars up Mount Seymour. Neither man faced criminal charges, but their vehicles were seized under civil forfeiture laws and sold off. The West Vancouver police

have not yet commented on whether the Cypress Bowl incident will lead to seizure of the cars. Cpl. Jag Johal, spokesman for the force, said it’s important for parents to talk to their children about speeding, particularly before giving them the keys to powerful cars. “Speeding has consequences,” said Johal. “Whether or not someone gets hurt, there can be prosecution, and I know of some people who have lost their licences indeﬁnitely. Driving is a privilege, not a right.”

Bank, Kwantlen University, Boys and Girls Clubs and the Vancouver Opera have all benefited from his work. In addition to donating more than $2 million of his own money, Fulmer has raised more than $100 million for various causes. Anyone who has ever been caught in a tough spot on the North Shore mountains has heard of Tim Jones, the second local man named to the order. Jones is a veteran of more than 20 years volunteer service with North Shore Rescue and more than 1,400 operations. As part of the team’s leadership core, Jones has also helped raise more than $1 million to help save the lives of those in peril. “It’s a great honour,” Jones said. “But you have to take a step back and realize there’s dozens of guys out there in search and rescue who do what I do in terms of time commitment. . . . We’re all volunteers, and this is an honour I share with the other volunteers in this province.” Jones noted that a Nelson SAR volunteer lost her life during a river rescue this year. “The teams are not an inexhaustible resource,” he said. “They’ve got jobs; they’ve got families; they go on holidays; they get sick; they get hurt. “There’s training; there’s fundraising; there’s so many hours that go into just getting a team in the field. And there’s the odd time someone loses their life. So this really honours all of those 2,500 volunteers, and those who gave their lives.” Jones also saluted the other first responders his team often works alongside, particularly volunteer firefighters and his employer, B.C. Ambulance Service. West Vancouver’s James O’Rourke joins the order for his leadership in the mining industry, one of the province’s economic mainstays. President of Copper Mountain Mining, he was instrumental in developing many of B.C.’s most successful mines, building trade with Pacific Rim nations and also leading Mining for Miracles, which helps fund B.C. Children’s Hospital and other children’s charities.

Later Evelyn phases may veer from plan

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permits, may change. “It has terrific opportunities, but it is a challenging site,” he said. “Our plan is to move forward with the early phases as they are and, I think, really work towards building confidence in the location.” Onni will be contacting the original pre-buyers to see if they are still interested, but Evans said they do not yet have a firm selling price for the

planned homes. “That’s going to be completely re-evaluated. Markets change on a daily basis. Our intention is to work back through all the pricing metrics for the project, which are not ﬁnalized at this point. “We’re really looking forward to this oncein-a-lifetime opportunity to be involved in a project of this size in West Vancouver, which is obviously one of Canada’s most sought-after neighbourhoods. We’re excited to making it a reality.”

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Driver crossed unsafely: CN

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would have gone through my driver’s side window,” she said. When asked whether CN crews in fact waved Faulks’ car through — or if the practice was used at all by crews at the crossing — CN spokesman Warren Chandler reiterated that waving cars through was illegal and not CN policy. “They’re not permitted to direct traffic,” he said, but did not confirm or deny that it occurred on the day of the crash. “The crossing is protected by lights and bells, which were functioning as designed at the time of the incident,” he added. “Motorists are encouraged to obey the protection that’s at a crossing and use a crossing at all times.” NEWS photo Cindy Goodman CN Rail has issued Faulks a ticket for unsafe crossing, KAREN Faulks shows where a train struck the back of her car at the Neptune/ though Faulks said she will Cargill rail crossing off of Low Level Road in North Vancouver May 8. fight it. “I’m driving my kids around in this car that doesn’t show me Farhad Moradi, a coworker of Faulks, said he was waved through the crossing at the same time Faulks was struck, but in how much gas I have in it, the odometer doesn’t work and this is all directly related to being hit,” she said, the opposite direction. Although at the time she didn’t feel seriously hurt, back “He waved a lot of people through, actually,” he alleged of the CN crewmember. “The situation over there is, whenever they problems developed within a week that have caused her to stop let you go, it’s (your) chance to go, because it takes a long time.” working with a personal trainer and to begin visiting a chiropractor Two other men who work regularly near the crossing reiterated twice a week, she claimed. The crossing receives an above-average number of safety the same allegation to the North Shore News independently, but spoke on condition of anonymity. None of the allegations has complaints according to Transport Canada, and has seen one other collision with a train so far this year. On July 18, a truck was been proven. ICBC is investigating the collision, but so far hasn’t determined struck by a slow-moving train and was tipped over. Port Metro Vancouver is proposing to build an overpass with who was at fault. That means Faulks is still waiting for money to cover the damage to her car. Although it appears minor on the federal and provincial funding as part of a larger Low Level Road outside, she said, it has caused the vehicle to shake when braking rebuild, but that project has met stiff community resistance over the proposal to raise the height of the road. and has stopped some electronic systems from working.

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Hard labour H

AVING laid their politically adept chief to rest, the federal NDP now has to face up to some tough realities. While New Democrats have unanimously declared that the race to replace Jack Layton must not be a divisive one, some cracks are already showing. One of the obvious contenders for the top job, Thomas Mulcair, wants the party to do away with its practice of reserving a bloc of leadership votes for afﬁliated unions. A potential rival of his, Brian Topp — himself a union man — says such a move is an affront to the NDP’s historic ties to labour. Tradition is important, but it’s not everything. Traditionally, for example, the NDP is a third-party afterthought. These are new times for the party, and it will need new approaches to navigate

them. The role of labour in the party will not be going away; unions still provide support in many forms even after their financial donations were banned in 2006. But cementing their ability to influence the choice of the party’s leader is fundamentally undemocratic. It also confirms the view held by many Canadians that the New Democrats are anti-business, and thus cannot be trusted with the nation’s economy. Lastly, turn the coin over and imagine the NDP finger-pointing if the Conservatives reserved leadership votes for industry and business associations. A more even-handed way of conducting itself is absolutely necessary if the NDP truly wishes to move from being a protest party to a genuine government-in-waiting.

A toxic practice, a poisonous relationship

“I am encouraged that, during the course of our audit, the Environmental Assessment Ofﬁce introduced some key measures to address some of the noted deﬁciencies. . . . Government has accepted our six recommendations, and I look forward to receiving updates on their implementation through our follow-up process.” John Doyle, B.C. Auditor General, July 2011

WHEN I discussed the importance of auditors general last month, and the following week warned that privatization of British Columbia’s fresh water supply was on the horizon, I could not have predicted how soon those stars would meet; but meet they did. We can only hope the optimism of B.C. Auditor General John Doyle, expressed in his July audit of the Environmental Assessment Ofﬁce’s oversight of certiﬁed projects will prove to be well

Just Asking

Elizabeth James founded. We now know Doyle’s signature was barely dry on that report when the provincial government, on July 25, granted Talisman Energy Inc. — formerly BP Canada — a certiﬁcate allowing the company to divert up to 10,000 cubic metres of water per day from Williston Reservoir on the Peace River. Talisman will be using it to fracture rock underground — a process called fracking — to release deposits of natural gas. It’s a technique that has come under ﬁre from regulators in the United States recently

who say the chemicals used in the process can contaminate aquifers. Is this something we want on the Peace River? Little is known of the contract details, except that it is good for 20 years. Next in line for a similar certificate is Calgary-based Canbriam Energy Inc. How do the certificates fit with the AG’s report? As Doyle described, “Major projects, such as mines or power plants, must be considered for an environmental assessment prior to their development.” If the EAO sends a favourable report to the environment minister, the province then issues a certificate for the project to proceed. In making his six recommendations aimed at stiffening post-certification monitoring and accountability, Doyle was attempting to remedy the fact that, currently, the “EAO’s oversight of certified projects is not sufficient to ensure that potential significant adverse effects are avoided or mitigated.”

Applying that statement to the Talisman operation on the remote Williston Lake, it is no stretch to assume that, should the corporation muddy more waters than its allowable draw in order to ramp up the fracking, the EAO will not be around to notice. Even if the EAO implements all of Doyle’s recommendations, its post-certiﬁcate efforts will still be too late to protect Williston’s water quality and the environmental interests of British Columbians. Our experiences with B.C. Rail and independent power contracts have taught us there is no way to recoup our assets once agreements are signed. What is needed is a fail-safe public mechanism or audit to exert control at the application stage — before the deals are done. Last year, discussing the aftermath of the explosion of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico, I wrote: “The immediate lesson for us to learn from the Gulf disaster is that this is exactly (what happens) when people allow

their governments to develop symbiotic relationships with corporations — particularly when those relationships are blanketed by cabinet secrecy.” The investigations that followed concluded that the incident was just the most recent in a long series of injuryand fatality-ridden “accidents” that were no accidents at all. Investigators found that safety procedures and regulations had been ignored for years by both BP and government regulators, and that would-be whistleblowers were too scared to go public with their knowledge. Reached for her comment on the Williston certiﬁcates, Hudson’s Hope resident Gwen Johansson, president of the conservation group Custodians of the Peace said: “Water is a publicly-owned resource but, to my knowledge, no discussion or consultation with the public ever took place regarding these precedentsetting applications. “While the licence itself is public, particulars such as compensation or conditions under which withdrawal might

be curtailed are not included. The public has been denied access to the private side deal with BC Hydro where those details are presumably spelled out.” So if we care about our priceless water resources and the lands and people of the Peace, these are some questions we need answered: Who is driving energy and water decisions in Victoria? Is it the premier and her cabinet colleagues, or appointed advisors like Gwyn Morgan, founding president of Encana Gas and chairman of SNCLavalin? Who is telling us like it is, the BC Hydro review panel whose objective is severe costcutting, or energy minister Rich Coleman who implied money is no object for an $8-billion Site C dam and extensive ﬂooding for another reservoir? So, bearing SNC-Lavalin’s presence in mind, does this mean Site C is being readied for yet another beyond-thereach-of-the-people publicprivate-partnership? rimco@shaw.ca

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Dings, hotheads and a quirk of the MVA

QUESTION:

I have two related questions that I hope you can address. My son and I were sitting in my car in the Lynn Valley mall parking lot recently when a woman approached the car next to mine, saw we were in our car and then proceeded to open her car door, pressing it against mine. I looked at her, clearly questioning her actions, and she simply got into her car and drove away. I was really upset when, a few minutes later, another woman pulled into the space and opened her door, ﬂinging it into mine. She looked at me and smiled. I was ready to get out of my car and confront her, but my son begged me not to make a scene. The incident left a small dent and a scratch on the passenger side of the car. I have taught my children and know myself to get out of the car carefully so as not to damage someone else’s vehicle and could not believe the total lack of consideration on the part of these two individuals. My ﬁrst question is this: Should I have gotten their license plate and information? My second relates to another incident that took place on Lonsdale Avenue, when I was driving a friend of mine, an elder in our community, to a doctor’s appointment. I have an excellent driving record and am a practised and competent driver. I pulled up

have learned the hard way that confrontation can be dangerous. Please advise me, so I know for next time what to do. Thank you. Sincerely, Eryn Arnott

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THE provincial government is being asked to approve a plan that would see BC Ferries slash up to 400 sailings a year on major routes, including those between Horseshoe Bay and Vancouver Island. BC Ferries CEO David Hahn announced last month the corporation is looking at cutting extra weekend sailings on major routes during the off-season to meet a forecast $35 million deficit. The corporation is unexpectedly awash in red ink after originally projecting a deficit of just $20 million for the fiscal year. BC Ferries lost $5.5 million in its first quarter this year, compared to a profit of $900,000 in the same period last year. Passenger trips have recently dropped to a 20-year low while vehicle traffic is at an 11-year low. The company has blamed the financial woes on a slow economy that has kept tourists away. But critics have pointed to soaring fare costs as a more likely reason fewer travellers are using the service. Roger Burgon, who lives in West Vancouver and often takes the ferry to his Pender Island cottage, is one of those critics. “Fare increases have been astronomical” in recent years, said Burgon. “The ferries should be part of the transportation system,” he said. But instead, the corporation is “acting like a bully, cutting service, jacking up fares then moaning to the taxpayer. It’s nonsense.” Burgon said that those moves are being made while “obscene salaries and benefits” are being paid to senior ferry managers just adds insult to injury. Hahn told reporters if approved, most of the reductions in ferry service would come from cutting extra sailings from major routes on Fridays and Sundays during the off-season. Under the terms of its contract, the B.C. government has to approve the cuts before they can take effect. The provincial government currently pays a subsidy of about $125 million to BC Ferries to run the service.

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MLA Joan McIntyre and Vivian Vaughan ﬂank Heritage West Vancouver chairwoman Carolanne Reynolds. The 12th annual RoyalTea-by-the-Sea was held Aug. 13 at Dundarave Park in West Vancouver. The event, a celebration of our royal heritage, was presented by Heritage West Vancouver. Guests enjoyed tea and goodies, wore fancy hats, listened to pipers and signed a guest book with greetings for the Queen.

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services and infrastructure to U.S. retailers. Pottery Barn is now giving Canadians an opportunity to purchase merchandise online with guaranteed landed costs and a convenient, high-quality cross-border customer experience. In Canada, all costs are inclusive of duty, and shipping rates are comparable to the U.S. The only restriction is that some items, due to their size, cannot be shipped directly to Canada such as large dining tables and sofas. However, a large selection of other home decor items is now available at the touch of a ﬁnger. Another very popular home decor chain, Crate & Barrel, has established a Canadian website as well. CrateandBarrel.ca ships

furniture, lighting and other home décor items to Canadians with ease. Just be aware to allow plenty of time for your products to arrive. Now, I’m not saying we should all run out and decorate our homes from U.S. companies; however, it is nice to see that we have the option to supplement our homes with a variety of decorative products from all over the world. If you are a tried-and-true Canadian-based buyer, then you may want to check out some wonderful Canadian online home shopping such as 1212decor.com. This is a beautiful home furnishing store located on Yonge Street in Toronto. They ship all kinds of small furniture items and home decor to Vancouver. lunter@shaw.ca

They’re sometimes unkempt, always growing, never really looking as good as Martha Stewart’s — not that it matters — and, ultimately, our gardens are about all we can create ourselves without hiring a professional landscaper. Perhaps we worry a little too much about a few weeds, or that overgrown shrub by the front window that blocks out the sun as if there were a solar eclipse happening. And what about those “must-have” spiffy new plants we bought that were supposed to bloom from May until frost without any water or fertilizer, but actually ended up ﬂowering for a week or so, then curled up and died, but actually went into summer dormancy because they were cool season plants. I guess I misread the label which actually said, “Blooms in May and then again in late fall.” Should we keep trying new plants just because that’s what good gardeners are supposed to do? As if that weren’t enough stress in the garden, all those “sunshine favoured” garden writers keep telling us that our gardens are too consumptive, and to stop planting plants we like and plant native plants instead because they’re better for the environment. And then there’s that one bird that comes by my yard to drop his own See Gardening page 14

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HP recently announced their decision to step away from the PC business as well as their new tablet and operating system.

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AS the fallout from HP’s abrupt change of direction continues, I am left wondering what the real impact of HP’s moves will be on the high-tech community.

For those of you who do not eat, drink, and sleep hightech, last week HP shocked the tech sector with a series of announcements, including their intention to get out of the PC business. This in and of itself is not as earth-shaking as the announcement that followed: HP is stepping away from their new tablet and WebOS, its operating system. The decision to spin off their PC division (PSG) is somewhat understandable. PC margins have fallen to minuscule levels and HP ﬁnds itself in a constant race downward on price. They are not Apple with their own OS on the PC (although WebOS may have changed that). Even though HP was the top-selling computer manufacturer in the U.S., they had to sell

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business. The acquisition of WebOS from Palm meant that HP had an OS they could call their own — one that could transition very nicely to all computer platforms, and allow them to mirror Apple in that regard. The launch of the HP tablet was the ﬁrst major stride in that direction, and we were anticipating a whole range of WebOS devices from HP, including phones and computers. That expectation will not be met now. HP has a vision for the future. New CEO Leo Apotheker comes from the service sector and it certainly appears they are headed in that direction. The rest of us need not share that vision. I have long been a fan and business partner of HP. While I think I understand the business case behind the PC division shift (I am far less understanding of the WebOS move), what concerns me most about this is the way HP has treated their See Company page 16

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SEPTEMBER is a good time to watch out for waders like the long-billed dowitcher. order to make them give up their fish. Jaegers have been called “pirates” because they steal from other birds. A good spot to look for jaegers is the public pier at Ambleside Park. September is great time to watch for butterflies and dragonflies. Dragonflies — with their fabulous colours of reds, blues and greens and wonderful names like darners, skimmers, and meadow hawks — are simply amazing. Some fall butterflies include the painted lady, red admiral and woodland skipper. Check them out at the Maplewood Conservation Area — and bring your camera. Al Grass is a naturalist with Wild Bird Trust of British Columbia, which sponsors free walks at Maplewood Flats Conservation Area on the second Saturday of every month. The next walk is Saturday, Sept. 10 where you can learn about the fall migration at Maplewood. Meet at 10 a.m. at Maplewood Flats, 2645 Dollarton Hwy. (two kilometres east of the Iron Workers Second Narrows Memorial Crossing). Walks go rain or shine. Website: www.wildbirdtrust.org.

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A Capella Chorus: Choirs for children ages eight-12 and youth 13-18 are looking for new members. Learn songs from Africa, raise money for Education Without Borders, perform outreach concerts for the elderly and make recordings. Rehearsals are Monday evenings at St. Andrew’s United Church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. Fee: $40 per month. Info: www.acapellachorus.com

or jennifer@acapellachorus. com. Strings Auditions: String players with a minimum of two years training are invited to reserve a time for an audition for placement in one of the West Vancouver Youth Band ensembles, Tuesday, Sept. 6, 7:30-9:30 p.m. or Saturday, Sept. 10, 10 a.m.-noon in the Music Hall at the West Vancouver Community Centre, 2121 Marine Dr. Viola and bass players are especially needed. For reservations contact Edette at strings@westvanyouthband. ca. Buckle Up Bears: A free car seat inspection clinic will be held Saturday, Sept. 10, noon-4 p.m. at the Co-operators, Park & Tilford shopping centre, North Vancouver. Appointments can made at 604-988-2233 or drop-ins will be taken on a ﬁrst come ﬁrst served basis.

Grandparents Day: The Elders Council for Parks and the Young Naturalists Club of B.C. will host a free special nature program for grandparents and grandchildren Saturday, Sept. 10, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Heritage Centre, 1620 Mount Seymour Rd., North Vancouver. There will be an interactive puppet show, nature walk, scavenger hunt and prizes. Registration required: 604-9864892 or eliseroberts@shaw.ca. Stories on Wheels: The theatre troupe The Trollsons will bring tales to life using illustrated picture cards displayed in a miniature wooden stage attached to a vintage bicycle Saturday, Sept. 10, 10:30 a.m. at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Admission: $8/$5. Reservations: 604-925-7292. Imagine and Explore — The Forest at Your Feet: Children

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Change is afoot at the 32nd annual Coho Festival that takes place Sunday, September 11th at Ambleside Beach in West Vancouver. “We’ve retained all that is good about the festival,” said Co-Chair Heather Dusnford, “and we’ve added some new elements as well.”

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A top priority was to upgrade the festival entertainment this year. “We’ve added another stage, so we have entertainment happening on three stages,” she advised. “And we’ve made the entertainment more multi-cultural.” As well as easy listening and soft rock, there will be entertainment by Bollywood and Brazilian dancers. Holly Arntzen and Kevin Wright who perform “folk pop to rock your world” will perform with original music about environmental issues. Tom Arntzen and California Calling will be performing Beach Boys tunes and hits from the 50’s in the Beach Bar. For more information about other entertainment see page 25. Dunsford is enthusiastic about the First Nations Village that will be part of the festival this year. “It’s a new addition, and we’re on Squamish land, so it is an appropriate addition to the festival and will add colourful exhibits and entertainment.” The traditional Blessing of the Salmon will take place early in the afternoon. For the ﬁrst time, the Vancouver Aquarium will participate in the festival with its Aquavan – an exciting hands on exhibit of sea life with Aquarium staff on hand to entertain and educate visitors. We are also thrilled to have Fred Keating as our Emcee, an actor, professional emcee and writer.

Race director is Ron den Daas. It will be the ﬁrst event to start at Ambleside Beach on Festival Day with registration beginning at 7 a.m. and the race starting at 8. More information about the Coho Walk, Run or Swim, please see page 23. Access to the festival is from the Spirit Trail behind the Park Royal Shopping Centre South; or by Shuttle Bus, which leaves intermittently from a space between the White Spot and the Keg Restaurants in Park Royal South. Walking/biking access is also available via 13th Street south of Marine Drive. There will be bicycle valet parking for the ﬁrst time. Admission to the festival is free so bring the whole family! Funds raised from the festival help to support Coho’s salmonid enhancement programs.

“We’ve retained all that is good about the festival, and we’ve added some new elements as well.”

In addition to the Coho Run and Coho Walk, the festival will feature the ﬁrst annual Coho Open Water Swim this year.

Vancouver Aquarium VISITS COHO FESTIVAL The Vancouver Aquarium is bringing the ocean to the kids at the 32nd annual Coho Festival this year. “Their amazing Aquavan is going to be set up in the Park Royal Kids Park,” announced Heather Dunsford, Co-Chair of the Coho Society. The Aquavan introduces kids “of all ages” to the underwater world of the BC Coast, delivering live animals, props and an entertaining, educational program. The van carries a variety of sea animals, including sea cucumbers, green sea anemone, sea urchins, sea snails and sea stars.

“It is in alignment with our core values as a society as well. We know that local children enjoy the bungee rides and locomotive and bouncy castle that we have on site each year. But this addition to the park adds a lively interactive program in that area as “When children get well.

It’s hands-on entertainment for everyone and Dunsford calls it a huge addition to the Kids Park.

to actually touch creatures from out of the sea, they feel a much greater connection to our waterways.”

“When children get to actually touch creatures from out of the sea, they feel a much greater connection to our waterways – and become even more open and enthusiastic about our year-round salmon education programs.”

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Set along the shores of Traditional Coast Salish Territory the First Annual Coho Festival Open Water Swim offers the opportunity to swim along the coast of one of the worlds most scenic urban landscapes while at the same time contributing to the valuable salmon conservation activities the Coho Festival supports. This open water swim forms a loop mimicking the migratory patterns Coho and other species of indigenous salmon have performed for millennia and centers on Ambleside Beach Park, part of the ecosystem that forms habitat for North Shore PACKAGE PICKUP CHECK-IN RACE START SWIMMERS BREAKFAST AWARDS CEREMONY AGE GROUPS AID STATION

Coho salmon. Choose from 1.5 km or 3 km options starting and ﬁnishing close to the iconic welcoming pole that marks the entrance to the Capilano watershed. Local artist, ﬁlmmaker and environmental steward Ron den Daas is Director of the Race and has taken on the mammoth task of handling all the organizational details for the race. Swimmers can register on site but are encouraged to preregister with an entry form from www.cohosociety.com

CAPILANO RIVER

6:45 – 7:30 AM at the Beach Bar (on Ambleside Beach) 7:00 - 7:30 AM at Start Line 8:00 AM 9:00 AM at the Beach Bar (on Ambleside Beach) 10:30 AM at the Finish Line (Ambleside Beach) Under 19 to 70+ in ﬁve year age groupings Located beside the start/ﬁnish kiosk

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Coho Run – THE MOST SCENIC 14KM RACE This is without a doubt the most scenic race within BC’s Lower Mainland. Join us on this one of a kind ‘beach to bridge to beach to bridge to beach’ run. This incredible 14 km journey starts from Kitsilano Beach, takes you through Vanier Park along the seawall, then over the Burrard Street Bridge along the English Bay seawall to Second Beach in Stanley Park, and ﬁnally, over the Lion’s Gate Bridge and into Ambleside Beach Park to the birthplace of the North CHECK-IN RACE START START LOCATION FINISH LOCATION AWARDS CEREMONY AGE GROUPS AID STATIONS SHUTTLE BUS

Shore Coho salmon. The 14K distance provides a great challenge for the 10K runner and a fabulous training run for the ½ marathon trainer. At the ﬁnish line you will enter into the Coho Festival site. Runners must pre-register. Please visit www.cohosociety.com

7:30 - 8:45 AM at Start Line 9:00 AM Kits Beach, Kitsilano Ambleside Beach, West Vancouver 11:00 AM at the Finish Line (Ambleside Beach) Under 19 to 70+ in ten year age groupings 2 along course $5 Blue Bus service will be available from Ambleside Beach Park to Kitsilano Beach at 7:45 am SHARP. Buses depart from the parking lot between the White Spot and Keg Restaurants in the Park Royal Shopping Centre. Free shuttle service will also be available back to the starting point after the run, beginning at 11:30 am

FOLLOW THE SALMON’S JOURNEY WITH A Celebrate the community effort that keeps the Capilano River ﬂourishing and follow the journey of salmon from hatchery to ocean. Enjoy performers and discovery stations along the 4.5 km walk from Cleveland Dam to the Capilano Suspension Bridge, or hike the entire 8.5 km trail to Ambleside Park and the annual Coho Festival. Members of the Coho Society will be on hand to take

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donations. Free buses from Park Royal Shopping Centre South Mall to Cleveland Dam run 9:30 am to 2 pm. Board the bus in the parking lot between the Keg and White Spot restaurants on Marine Drive. The last bus returns from the Capilano Suspension Bridge at 2:45 pm. We suggest you start your walk no later than 12 Noon to catch the last bus. No registration required.

ALL NET PROCEEDS OF THESE THREE EVENTS HELP TO SUPPORT SALMON ENHANCEMENT PROJECTS INCLUDING STREAM STEWARDSHIP.

Join the “Coho Kids” from Hollyburn elementary school as we work together to raise awareness and funds to support the Coho Society’s Salmonids in the Classroom program. Join us at our booth— look for the flashing lighthouse!

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Chris Lewis, a Councilor for the Squamish Nation is spearheading this new initiative.

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“It’s an idea whose time has come,” said Heather Dunsford, Co-Chair of the Coho Society. “We do the festival on Squamish Nation Land and the Squamish Nation has been involved each year by blessing the salmon – but we are expanding the activities this year and they will have a dedicated area on the Coho Festival site to display their arts and crafts and other exhibits.”

Dunsford cites this as an exciting step forward in revitalizing the festival. “We’ve done the same things for many years, now,” she admits. “And people keep returning, so they obviously aren’t tired of the festival. In fact, many people put it on their calendars as something not to be missed.

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The Squamish Nation will have a dedicated area on the Coho Festival site to display their arts and crafts and other exhibits.

But we want to provide more diverse entertainment and to continue to make changes which will keep the festival fresh and important to the North Shore.”

Lewis is involving the Klahowya Village from Stanley Park in the Coho attraction. In addition, he has support from the Aboriginal Museum at Whistler. He is enthusiastic about the energy and colourful displays this will bring to the Coho Festival.

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The Coho Society is getting a head start on its annual Adopt-A-Fish program this year. “Typically, we wait until April when we are ready to have the smolts (baby salmon) released into local creeks,” said Tom Boppart, co-chair of the Society and Chair of Adopt-A-Fish program. This year, there will be a special booth at the festival where parents can take their children to sign up early to adopt their own fish. Adoption certificates will be available for $5.00 which goes toward the Coho Society’s education and salmonid enhancement programs. In April of 2012, the children bring their certificates to the West Vancouver Memorial Library where they will be able to take their adopted smolt in a bucket over to McDonald Creek and release it into the creek. They will also learn about the story of the salmon

– from the time the eggs hatch until they return upstream to spawn. The Adopt-A-Fish Program helps promote awareness and education regarding North Shore streams. Students from West Van secondary school’s Environmental Protection Network (ENP), who help monitor the streams for salmon, are always at the April event to assist with the release and answer questions.

Where do all the Smolts come from? The salmon roe are raised by volunteers of the West Vancouver Streamkeepers Society at the Nelson Creek Fish Hatchery. Annually the Society contributes by releasing 200,000 to 300,000 chum and coho salmon fry into 15 North Shore streams.

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In 2006, 343 salmon were observed in eight streams the society helped bring back to life and continuously monitor. Last run that number jumped to 893 and in 2012, there is hope for more.

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WHAT’S WITH

That Yellow Fish?

In recent weeks, a group of students came across an estimated 100 dead Coho Fish at McKay Creek, which came as a shock to many who are working on public education to keep our waterways clean and habitable for salmon sustainability. The Coho Society teamed up with staff from North Shore KIA August 21st to help get rid of garbage and non-native plants on lower MacKay Creek, and to stencil yellow salmon warnings near storm drains that empty into the waterway in an effort to improve conditions for the ﬁsh.

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and pesticides in our gardens can get washed into storm drains. And the consequences of dumping toxic substances into storm drains can be disastrous to ﬁsh and wildlife.” The yellow stenciled ﬁsh on storm drains are a reminder to be conscious of what we are doing to our waterways, which subsequently affects our habitat and our own quality of life.

The Coho Society endorses the use of non-toxic household cleaners; the disposal of paints, chemicals, detergents at recycling facilities; the use of professional car washes where the The stenciled yellow salmon on storm drains water is diverted to a local treatment is becoming a common site on the plant; and the discontinued use of North Shore – but many people still herbicides and pesticides which don’t know what they represent. The stenciled yellow contaminate our waterways. Tom Boppart, Co-Chair of the

Coho Society pointed out that they are a reminder and a warning to the public to be aware of what goes into our local waterways.

salmon on storm drains is becoming a common site on the North Shore – but many people still don’t know what they represent.

“Many people are unaware that what goes into storm drains does not go into our sewage system – but instead goes directly into our waterways,” he explained. “Water that enters a storm drain is not treated. It goes directly into our rivers and streams and even small amounts of chemicals can harm ﬁsh and wildlife.”

Boppart said that while many people are conscientious about recycling – some are uninformed about the disposing of chemicals and solvents. “Soapy water from washing vehicles has the potential to run into our storm drains. Herbicides

BBQ’d salmon

When a few thousand people line up each year to enjoy freshly barbecued salmon at the Coho Festival, the question inevitably arises: “Why do you serve salmon, when you are working to protect them?” Anyone from Coho is likely to laugh with the response: “That’s why we protect them – so they will be there for us to eat in the future!”

the ocean, and spawn in the rivers. Salmon spawn only once in their lives. After spawning, the adults die; their own decomposing bodies feeding their young fry.

“Wild Alaska Salmon are caught only in speciﬁc, tightly regulated areas within state waters up to three nautical miles offshore.”

The fact is, the Celebrity Chefs at the Coho Barbecue are not cooking local salmon. They are cooking Wild Alaska Salmon that has been flash frozen and certified “sustainable” by The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC). The Council is an international nonprofit organization that promotes sustainable fishing practices worldwide and guides consumer buying habits through eco-labeling. Numerous organizations have endorsed Wild Alaska Salmon as an ethical seafood choice, including Audubon Society’s Living Oceans campaign and the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

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Wild Alaska Salmon school tightly, and do not mix very much with other species of fishes. This means that commercial salmon fishing has virtually no incidental catch, or bycatch, of nonsalmon fish.

Wild Alaska Salmon are caught only in specific, tightly regulated areas within state waters up to three nautical miles offshore. They are harvested by commercial and sport fishermen; many of whom are families and Alaska Natives. Most Commercial Fishermen in Alaska are Owner-Operators, meaning they are independent businessmen and women operating their own boats. Every aspect of Alaska’s wild salmon fisheries is strictly regulated, closely monitored, and rigidly enforced.

The Coho Society is dedicated to serving Wild Alaska Salmon at the Festival’s BBQ ensuring future sustainability.

There ARE alternatives to what was the norm for many years, Boppart stressed. With safe practices and a little bit of thought, we can do so much to make our water safer – not only for salmon but for ourselves and our children as well.

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PARENTING

Encourage learning at home IN a previous column I talked about teenagers who choose to drop out of school.

The question about dropouts, which was posed by a reader, reminded me of the days when the Vancouver Grizzlies were in town. The NBA has a strong focus on youth education with their Stay In School program. One of the cornerstones of this program is that students take personal responsibility for their own learning. The philosophy is that even when there is not strong support at home, kids can do it. And the NBA players got involved by encouraging kids to continue with their education. Well, I don’t have any athletes in my organization but I can recommend that parents set up a home environment that encourages learning and education. We help our kids take responsibility for their own learning by making certain they have the resources they need and we support them doing their learning on their own. One challenge for some families can be having the resources. Not everyone has a home computer. In that case, teach your child to use the library. Making regular visits to the local library, taking the child to the library when he needs to look something up, offers him the ability to ﬁgure things out on his own. Remember, your child’s homework is his homework. Don’t do it for him. Typing his paper while he sleeps, doing the lions’ share of the

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work on a project or doing his research for him are not helpful or appropriate. Be supportive but remember you made it through school, it’s now his turn. Creating an environment that encourages learning is not an onerous task. It’s simply a case of seeing the opportunities for learning. Every night you cook dinner and this is a great opportunity to help kids learn. Get them to read the recipe and figure out what ingredients you need. So now they are not only reading but also doing so out loud and having to comprehend the material in order to find all the necessary components. When you are measuring you can have them figure out how much sugar you would need if you were going to halve the recipe. Cooking is also a good time to talk about nutrition. Children like to learn and to explore. When we do everything for them and give them all the answers to their questions they stop being curious. When we encourage

them to research, to try to ﬁgure out answers, to do things on their own, their curiosity grows and their interest in learning and school increases. It’s also important that we become involved in their education. When they see us doing our bit, they understand that their education is important to us. Attend the parent-teacher nights and get to know the teachers. If there are opportunities to help the teacher in the classroom, become involved. This does not have to be as time-consuming as it sounds. Sometimes a teacher occasionally needs someone to make a few phone calls or copy some worksheets. The parent committees in the school are important. If at all possible attend the meetings. These committees help you to know what’s going on in the school and give you the extra beneﬁt of not only meeting other parents but also some of the school personnel. Being involved with your child’s education gives you information you may need if your child is having a problem. If you have already met the teacher and the school principal at parentteacher nights and/or the parent committee meetings it’s much easier to go to the school to discuss any challenges your child may be having. Studies show that parent involvement in your child’s education will have a positive effect on their school experience.

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Setting up a home environment that encourages learning prepares them for schoolwork. These actions will signiﬁcantly reduce the possibility that your child will drop out of school. Kathy Lynn is a parenting expert who is a professional speaker, broadcaster, columnist and author of Who’s In Charge Anyway? and But Nobody Told Me I’d Ever Have to Leave Home. For information or to book Kathy for a speaking engagement, go to her website at www.ParentingToday.ca.

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Kathleen and Jim Bailey Longtime West Vancouver residents Kathleen and Jim Bailey wed on Sept. 6, 1941. Their family and friends send love and best wishes on the occassion of their 70th wedding anniversary.

Colin Strometski and Raylene Marshall Argyle secondary school alumni Colin Strometski and Raylene Marshall wed on July 2 of this year in Langley, B.C. Their friends and family send the couple much love and congratulations.

Carolyn Stewart and James Fisher Rick and Pat Stewart of North Vancouver, and Roger and Wanda Leary of New Germany, N.S., are happy to announce the marriage of their children Carolyn Stewart and James Fisher. The wedding took place on June 25, 2011 in front of family and friends at the Coast Plaza Hotel, Vancouver.

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YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to EXCEPTIONAL CUISINE

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FEAST of Fields, taking place this Sunday afternoon in Langley, offers a perfect opportunity to celebrate the harvest, and to sample local ingredients prepared by our best regional chefs.

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ROMANCING THE STOVE It’s blackberry season See story PAGE 32

WHILE the TV show Portlandia is a satire — skewering the bike-riding, coffeeslurping, granolaloving urbanites six hours south of us — it also strikes a chord of familiarity here in hippie Vancouver. Take the very ﬁrst episode, wherein a couple are intensely interested in the origin of the chicken they are considering for their dinner. “The chicken is a heritage-breed, woodland-raised chicken, that’s been fed a diet of sheep’s milk, soy and hazelnuts,” their waitress informs them. “This is local?” inquires one of the diners. “The hazelnuts, are they local?” The server goes on to hand them a folder of information. “Here is the chicken you’ll be enjoying tonight. His name is Colin. Here are his papers.”

Funny . . . and not so far from the truth when it comes to the current generation of chefs and diners (including me!) who like knowing where food comes from, that it’s from a sustainable source and raised humanely. Lucky for me, no paperwork will be needed when I board the bus this weekend for Feast of Fields, an annual event that is one of the best at bringing us closer to our ingredients. This year, the afternoon-long, wandering gourmet festival takes place Sept. 11 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Krause Berry Farms in Langley, and the timing is perfect. Despite a cool start to summer, these past few weeks have been glorious and many of the farm’s crops are ripe for picking, including everbearing strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and corn. I can’t think of a lovelier place to spend an afternoon in the sunshine, celebrating the harvest. More than 60 of B.C.’s chefs, vintners, brewers, distillers,

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It’s blackberry season, and the free bounty of fresh juicy berries is hard to resist. The Himalayan Blackberry has found a perfect habitat on our coast, and while the vines pose a thorny problem for gardeners (including me), at least the berries offer some compensation. If you’re picking in a secluded area make sure to make lots of noise to let bears know you’re coming — they’re partial to blackberries too.

Blackberry Cobbler This is probably the dessert most often associated with fresh blackberries, and

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½ cup butter, melted In a medium bowl stir together blackberries and sugar. Crush the berries a bit with a potato masher and let stand for about 20 minutes until berries release their juices and a fruit syrup forms in bowl. Preheat oven to 375F. In a large bowl stir together ﬂour, one tablespoon of sugar, baking powder and salt, then stir in milk. Add melted butter and stir gently until blended. Spread batter in an ungreased 8x8-inch non-metal baking dish. Spoon blackberry mixture over batter and bake 45-55 minutes until dough rises and is golden. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

sprinkling on top 1 cup fresh blackberries, gently washed and drained, sprinkled with 2 tsp sugar and then put in freezer for ½ hour (this prevents them from disintegrating when you stir them into the batter) Preheat oven to 400F. In a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and 2 Tbsp sugar. Using a cheese grater, grate the frozen butter into the dry ingredients and mix together gently with your fingers. Beat the egg in a small bowl and add the milk; pour into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Very gently fold in the blackberries. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead into a ball. Lightly pat the dough into a circle about ¾” thick, then cut circle into eighths. Sprinkle scones with remaining 2 Tbsp sugar and transfer to a lightly greased

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Reward hard work with a drink From page 32

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IT’S blackberry season — time to get out your margarine tubs and berry buckets to take part in the sweet harvest. sugar and the kosher salt in a shallow dish or saucer. Cut the lime into nine wedges; use one wedge to rub the rims of eight margarita glasses. Dip the rims into the salt mixture. Divide margarita mixture among glasses and garnish with the remaining lime wedges.

Blackberry Coulis Super simple, super delicious — use on ice cream or pancakes, in lemonade, over angel food slices topped with whipped cream, layered with yogurt and granola . . . 8 oz fresh blackberries

¼ cup berry sugar (or granulated sugar) ½ tsp pure vanilla extract Place blackberries and sugar in a small saucepan with ¼ cup of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for ﬁve minutes until the fruit is very soft. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and let cool slightly. Tip the pan contents into a blender and puree until smooth. Strain through a sieve into a bowl, pressing solids with the back of a spoon; discard solids. Serve warm or chilled; keeps in the refrigerator for three to four days, or it can be frozen.

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ovember 19, 2011 is general voting day for local governments in British Columbia. Eligible electors will vote to elect a Mayor and Councillors for the District of West Vancouver, and School Trustees for the West Vancouver Board of Education, School District #45 (West Vancouver).

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The nomination period begins at 9:00 am on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 and ends at 4:00 pm on Friday, October 14, 2011. Nominations of qualified candidates will be received at the office of the Chief Election Officer in the Legislative Services Department at West Vancouver Municipal Hall (hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays) during the nomination period. Candidate information/nomination packages containing nomination forms and procedures are now available for pick up from the Legislative Services Department at the West Vancouver Municipal Hall. The information/nomination package is also posted on the District’s website at westvancouver.ca/election.

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Wednesday, September 7, 2011 - North Shore News - A35

what’s going on

The Ambleside Orchestra rehearses Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver under the direction of Nicolas Krusek. There are opportunities for string players. Yearly fees: $150 (adults), $75 (students). For more information call 604-922-1035. Caroun Photo Club: Meetings are held the third Wednesday of every month, 7-9 p.m. at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Visitors are welcome. Info: www. carounphotoclub.com. Dare to be Heard, presented by the North Shore Writers Association, meets the first Wednesday of every month, 7-9 p.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. The association invites writers of all genres, fiction and non-fiction, to read their work in a friendly, comfortable atmosphere and to listen to other writers share their work and talk about the writing process. Readers are invited to attend to get to know established and new local writers. Free for members and non-members by donation. Deep Cove Ladies’ Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second and last Wednesday of each month at Lions Garey Ham Court, 936 Bowron Court, North Vancouver. New members are welcome. Info: Sally Scott, 604-924-1923.

The Dutch Koffieclub meets the third Wednesday of every month, 10 a.m.-noon at the food court, Park Royal, south mall, West Vancouver. Meet new people and keep up your Dutch language or improve it. Used Dutch magazines and books will be available. For more information call Henk, 604-987-4978 or Nel, 604987-6879. North Shore Chamber Orchestra meets Wednesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Sutherland Secondary, 1860 Sutherland Ave., North Vancouver and is looking for new string players. Info: jeanaireland1@hotmail. com or 604-980-3132. North Shore Chorus meets Wednesdays, 7:15-9:45 p.m., at Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. New members are welcome. Info: 604985-2559, www.nschorus.com or audreyowen@shaw.ca. North Vancouver Newcomers’ Club welcomes singles and couples who are new to the community or have experienced change of status and are looking for a new social group with meetings the first Wednesday of the month as well as a variety of activities throughout the month. Info and details: Heather, 604990-0240. Pacific Spirit Choir is preparing Messiah and Mozart’s Requiem as well as repertoire for their May 2012 tour of Holland, Belgium and France. Rehearsals are Wednesdays from 7:45 to 9:45 p.m. at West Vancouver United Church, 2062 Esquimalt Ave. New members welcome. For more information call Gerald van Wyck, music director, 604-808-5231 or go to www. pacificspiritchoir.ca. — compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email information for your nonprofit, by donation or nominal fee event to listings@nsnews.com. For our online listings, go to www. nsnews.com, scroll to Community Events and click on Add Your Event.

Local Government Elections WEST VANCOUVER DISTRICT & SCHOOL DISTRICT 45

ovember 19, 2011 is general voting day for local governments in British Columbia. Eligible electors will vote to elect Mayor and Council for the District of West Vancouver, and School Trustees for the West Vancouver Board of Education, School District #45 (West Vancouver).

Public Notice Are You on the List of Registered Electors? List of Registered Electors List of Registered Electors available for public inspection: the List of Registered Electors will, upon signature, be available for public inspection at West Vancouver Municipal Hall from 9:00 am on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 until the close of general voting day on November 19, 2011. West Vancouver Municipal Hall regular office hours are Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. (Electors who registered with Elections BC for the Provincial List of Electors after August 16, 2011 may not be on the list that was provided for West Vancouver and may need to re-register prior to voting in the local election.) Requests for personal information to be omitted from or obscured on the list: an elector may request that his or her personal information be omitted from, or obscured on the list in order to protect personal privacy or security of the elector. Written requests must be received by 4:30 pm September 27, 2011 by the Chief Election Officer. Objections to the registration of a person as an elector: Objections to the registration of a person whose name appears on the List must be made in writing to the Chief Election Officer between 9:00 am Tuesday, October 4, 2011 and 4:00 pm Friday, October 14, 2011. An objection may only be made by a person entitled to be registered as an elector of the jurisdiction for which the registration is questioned and only on the basis that the person whose name appears has died or is not qualified to be registered as an elector of the jurisdiction.

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Qualifications For Electors Property Electors: • Eighteen (18) years of age or older on or by General Voting Day; • Canadian citizen; • Not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting or otherwise disqualified by law • Resident of BC for six months immediately preceding registration; and • Resident of the jurisdiction for 30 days immediately preceding registration. Non-Resident Property Electors: If you own property in the jurisdiction but do not live in the jurisdiction, you may meet the requirements to be a non-resident property elector. In addition to the first four resident elector requirements above, you must, on the day of registration, be: • not entitled to register as a resident elector in the jurisdiction; • a registered owner of real property in the jurisdiction for at least 30 days immediately prior to registration; • not registered as a non-resident property elector in relation to any other parcel of real property in the jurisdiction; and • the only persons who are registered owners of the real property, either as joint tenants or tenants in common, are individuals who are not holding the property in trust for a corporation or another trust • if there is more than one registered owner of the property only one of those individuals may, with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a non resident property elector.

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Resident electors who do not appear on the List of Registered Electors (where applicable) will have the opportunity to register at the time and place of voting by completing an “Application for Registration” form and providing two pieces of appropriate identiﬁcation.

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School District #45 Electors in Bowen Island Municipality, Village of Lions Bay, and Metro Vancouver (GVRD) Electoral Area A

Bowen Island Municipality

Bowen Island is included within the boundaries of School District #45. Bowen Island Municipality has adopted the Provincial List of Electors as their voters list. Objections to the List should be made to the Chief Election Ofﬁcer, Bowen Island Municipality. Registration for eligible School District #45 electors who reside or own property on Bowen Island and who may not be on the List will be possible at the voting opportunities on Bowen Island. The List will, upon signature, be available for public inspection at the Bowen Island Municipal Hall commencing at 9:00am on Tuesday, October 4, 2011. For more information contact the Chief Election Ofﬁcer, Bowen Island Municipality at 604-947-4255.

Village of Lions Bay

The Village of Lions Bay is included within the boundaries of School District #45. The Village of Lions Bay has adopted the Provincial List of Electors as their voters list. Objections to the List should be made to the Chief Election Ofﬁcer, Village of Lions Bay. Registration for eligible School District #45 electors who reside or own property in Lions Bay and who may not be on the List will be possible at the voting opportunities in Lions Bay. The List will, upon signature, be available for public inspection at the Village of Lions Bay Municipal Hall commencing at 9:00am on Tuesday, October 4, 2011. For more information contact the Chief Election Ofﬁcer, Village of Lions Bay at 604-921-9333

Metro Vancouver (GVRD) Electoral Area A and Gambier Island Local Trust Area

Electoral Area A (GVRD) comprises University Endowment Lands, University of British Columbia lands, Bowyer Island, Grebe Islets, Passage Island, Barnston Island, and those areas of Howe Sound, Indian Arm, and West Pitt Lake, in the GVRD not within a municipal corporation. Electors who reside or own property within Electoral Area A (GVRD) areas that are within School District #45, will be required to register in accordance with the GVRD procedures on voting day. For more information contact the Chief Election Ofﬁcer, GVRD 604-432-6338. For elector registration information regarding the Gambier Island Local Trust Area contact the Chief Election Ofﬁcer, Gambier Island Local Trust Area at 604-885-6825.

Election Ofﬁce, Legislative Services Department West Vancouver Municipal Hall, 750-17th Street, West Vancouver Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays 604-925-7004 • election@westvancouver.ca • www.westvancouver.ca/election S. Scholes, Chief Election Ofﬁcer, September 6, 2011

A36 - North Shore News - Wednesday, September 7, 2011

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Wednesday, September 7, 2011 - North Shore News - A37

TEE TIME

Enigmatic Fraserview

Escape to this city oasis Mark Hood Contributing Writer

RECENTLY I had the opportunity to play Vancouver’s Fraserview Golf Course with friends Robbie Ohlhauser of the North Shore News, Dan Rothenbush of Lady Jane Landscaping and Andrew Skuse of North Vancouver-based BioPaciﬁc Diagnostics. Fraserview is one of three municipal courses owned by the Vancouver Park Board. Working to a layout devised by H. L. McPherson, designer of PointGrey’sUniversityGolfCourse,construction began in 1930 of a nine-hole course on a former vineyard located on the north bank of the Fraser River above South East Marine Drive. When the ﬁrst nine opened for play in 1934, construction began on the second nine and in 1938 The Fraser Golf Course opened for play as a full 18-hole course with a clubhouse. Renamed Fraserview in 1943, the course as it stands today looks much as it did then. From the clubhouse to the fairways it looks and feels decidedly oldschool, but appearances deceive. Today Fraserview is every inch a modern golf facility. There is a full pro shop, a two-tier driving range with ample length, a restaurant and The Golf Institute at Fraserview where private and semi-private lessons are available from top CGA instructors under the distinguished guidance of Head Pro Tom Monaghan.

Consistently ranked among the busiest courses in the country and top 100 municipal courses, Fraserview’s greens crew have a huge task keeping the course in excellent condition and they are more than up to the challenge. In fact, Fraserview is a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary — one of only 816 courses so designated worldwide — and has maintained their certification since 2003. If you’ve never played the course, Fraserview’s enigmatic quality begins with finding it in the first place. There are no signs on nearby main streets giving away the location. The best bet is to drive south on Rupert Street towards South East Marine. Just past 59th Avenue is Rosemont Drive and the north east corner of the course. A right turn here will lead you along the course perimeter to the Fraserview parking lot. This mysterious quality is very much in keeping with Fraserview’s overall feel. Driving past the course on South East Marine or some of the larger traffic arteries in the area, you have no idea what lies on the other side of the big evergreens that define the course. What Fraserview provides is a luxurious quality you will never find in a new course: space. Sitting on 225 acres, Fraserview is a big parkland tract. No one could build a course like this anywhere, never mind in the heart of Canada’s third largest city. The land costs alone would be prohibitive. Fairways here are wide and generous but very challenging. On the shorter holes the greens are large but seem to shrink on the longer holes, making for some ticklish targets. This is a course See Course page 38

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AS you round the corner from the tee box on Fraserview’s 18th hole, you catch a glimpse of the stately clubhouse in the distance, a view that recalls a somehow gentler, bygone era.

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that seduces you in and ups the ante as you progress. The first hole, at 339 yards from the blue tees, is a slight dogleg right to a green guarded on the right front by a pair of bunkers. It gives recreational players, even those who have warmed up at the range, a chance to get familiar with course conditions. Number 2 is the first par-5 and at 455 yards from the blues, a very playable hole for most public golfers. There is a pair of fairway bunkers at the landing areas but wide enough fairways to keep all but the most determined slicers on the short grass. By the third tee the seduction is complete. You look downhill to a 169-yard par-3 with a large green and a view across the Fraser River to Richmond and Vancouver Island beyond. You can just make out the distant hum of traffic and planes taking off from the airport, but they merely serve to underscore the overall quiet of your surroundings. That’s one of the beauties of Fraserview. The big mature trees that line the spacious fairways wall off the outside world and allow you to enjoy your game, the people you’re playing with and the knowledge that, for a few hours at least, you have nowhere else to be. You can turn off the mobile and leave your worries in the parking lot. Given that you don’t play golf to relax — you must relax in order to play golf — this ambience of almost rural tranquility can only help your game. Having spotted you three holes to settle in, the course steps it up on the 459-yard par5 fourth. Ranked second hardest hole on the course, it’s a big left-drawing dogleg over a ridge

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shot must ﬂy a gully and reach a mid-sized slightly elevated green. Club section is key and judging speed on the putting surface no easy task. We all walked off with bogies. The ﬁnal holes on the front, the 310-yard par-4 8th and the 353 yard par-4 9th, march you straight back up the hill to the clubhouse. Distances don’t seem like much on the score card, but the elevation adds a club or two to your shot calculations. The crew at Fraserview have also done something that makes a lot of sense. Beside the ninth tee box, there’s a sign inviting you to call the clubhouse to order food you can pick up as you move to the second nine holes. They list a couple of menu items and give you the phone number. It’s simple, and I suppose you could do it at most courses if you had the number with you, but by inviting you to call they drive more business to their kitchen and cut down on time spent at the turn waiting for food orders. Very smart. The back nine begins with a 423-yard par-4 monster running almost due north from the club house. There are bunkers at the landing area and

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THE old-school design and sheer luxury of Fraserview’s clubhouse stand up to any new facility. the fairway curves gradually left to what seems like a very small green. It’s a great start to the back half of the course. There are other memorable holes on the back nine worthy of special mention: the 475yard par-5 12th is a big right dogleg with sand, sand and more sand; the 180-yard par-3 13th hosts the course’s only real water hazard — a large pond, its bottom beautifully speckled with golf balls — down the right side to the green; and the narrow 434-yard par-4 17th. Yet for me, the most remarkable hole on this gem of a course is the 500-yard par-5 18th. The fairway is as wide as any on the

course, there’s a large bunker down the right side and a creek in front of the green. The trees here seem higher still and the silence deeper. As you round the corner from the tee box, you catch a glimpse of the club house in the distance. The digniﬁed old building and wide open space are more a sight you might expect at a very exclusive private course with a long pedigree. The prospect recalls a somehow gentler bygone era, before club technology and course design pyrotechnics transformed golf into the white-knuckle, gripand-rip thrill ride it is today. It’s quietly stunning.

That is Fraserview’s great appeal: it doesn’t try to knock your socks off, it’s just quietly magnificent. The old-school design easily stands up to any new facility and the sheer luxury of the spacious surroundings is difficult to describe. This is a must-play course. I must also declare an interest. Monaghan Golf Incorporated manages the facilities at Fraserview — everything from turf care to the club house and the Golf Institute. They have recently been engaged by the District of West Vancouver to manage the Ambleside Par-3 course and Gleneagles. I have a soft spot for Gleneagles’ history, location and design and wondered what the company taking the reins brought to the table. Having seen what they create at Fraserview, how they consistently maintain the hattrick rankings among busiest courses, best courses and Audubon Certification — no mean feat — I can safely say that Gleneagles is in extremely capable hands. Online video: This season, destinations featured in Tee Time will also be available to see in online video taken the day we played. Fraserview is the final course for 2011. Go to nsnews. com and click on the Multimedia link in the box on the left of the page below the main photo.

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New faces in West Van golf Mark Hood Contributing writer

THERE’S a new look at one of the Lower Mainland’s most venerable golf courses. Starting August 1, 2011, Monaghan Golf Incorporated — which manages Fraserview Golf Course for the Vancouver Parks Board — was selected by the District of West Vancouver to manage the Ambleside Par3 course and Gleneagles. As well as keeping one of Canada’s busiest golf courses in tip-top condition, Monaghan Golf also operates The Golf Institute at Fraserview. There head pro Tom Monaghan, a CPGA “Class A” TCCP Level 5 instructor, oversees a team of teaching pros dedicated to helping people of all ages get the most enjoyment out of playing golf. One of Monaghan’s most talented team members, James Presnail, has been appointed head professional at Gleneagles and is a great resource to help North Shore residents improve their game. With a father working in the airline industry, Presnail

moved around as a youngster and attended high school in Japan and Singapore. “I golfed about a dozen times in Japan. “I started when I was deciding on which college I wanted to attend while living in Singapore. I was going to become a chef and go to Cordon Bleu . . . but I saw that some Canadian colleges offered a Professional Golf Management program. This program seemed more interesting to me, so I decided to take up the game of golf and attend the program. “I was a 25 handicap in the summer of 2003, and turned professional in 2007 by passing my playing ability test at Royalwood Golf Course in Chilliwack.” From there, stints at courses including Oakdale, Royal Colwood, Shaughnessy and Fraserview have helped him hone his skills to take on the posting at Gleneagles, his ﬁrst head pro appointment. He already has some solid plans. “I intend to elevate the customer’s experience, build a strong junior and adult lesson program, increase the

exposure of the golf course through a marketing campaign and develop a strong retail business by offering well priced products.” While working at Fraserview, Presnail became involved in the First Tee youth golf program. Operated in Greater Vancouver by the YMCA, the First Tee program teaches youngsters the game and helps kids aged 7-18 learn golf’s key values of sportsmanship, perseverance and judgement. As part of his work in West Vancouver, Presnail hopes to help bring the First Tee program to the North Shore. “It would be great to have it at Gleneagles and Ambleside. They are perfect courses for learning the game.” If James can take his own game from a 25 handicap in 2003 to turning pro in 2007, just imagine what he can do for your game. “If there is anything I can do to help, give me a call at Gleneagles. We provide a full lesson program and a fully stocked golf shop.” You can reach James at the Gleneagles pro shop at 604921-7353.

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Relying on gracefully curving draw shots that clustered around the jack, Santana defeated Saskatchewan’s Alex Scott 21-9 in the gold medal game held Aug. 20 at Willowdale Lawn Bowling Club in Toronto, Ontario. “In the beginning it was tight,” Santana said of the championship contest. “Then I sort of carried it away just with being more consistent and closer to the jack.” The two competitors are friendly with each other, having each carved out a place on the Canadian national team, but there weren’t a lot of smiles during the match. “During the game against each other we’re at each other’s throats, but after the competition we hung out,” Santana said. The victory gave Santana a berth in the World Bowls ChamNEWS photo Cindy Goodman pion of Champions tournament set for Cyprus in 2012. STEVEN Santana works on his game at the West Vancouver Lawn Bowling Club. Santana said his main con- Santana won the Canadian men’s championship title last month in Toronto. cern before facing off with Canada’s other nine provincial champions was Tim Mason, himself a two-time national play on next year, so he’ll get a feeling for champion, in preparation for the national the atmosphere,” Mason said. the artificial surface at Willowdale. While lawn bowling may appear like “I just trained at a couple other clubs tournament. “He’s pretty much done everything in a warmer version of curling, the challenge here in Vancouver that have the same type of artificial surface to get the form and feel the sport of bowls,” Mason said of Santana. resides in the uneven weight distribution of Santana’s next major event is the Atlan- the ball. Because of that weight, the player leading up to Toronto,” he said. “When you’re playing on an artificial surface they’re tic Rim lawn bowling tournament in Cy- needs to put enough spin on the ball to send prus this October, something Mason thinks it wide of the target before the ball arcs back quite weight-sensitive.” After winning the B.C. singles cham- might give Santana an edge at the Cham- toward the white ball, known as the jack. pionship in June, Santana began training pion of Champions contest next year. “Those are the same greens that he’ll See Santana page 42 three times a week with West Vancouver’s

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The unique event featured teams of two or four released onto Mount Fromme to choose their own course through a series of difficult mountain bike trails. The riders were tracked by Flaik GPS technology throughout the race and were only allowed to ride each trail once over the six hours allotted for the race. Lachance and Dagneau combined to total 95.88 kilometres of riding on the difficult North Vancouver trails, averaging 47.9 km each. In the corporate four-rider event team Squamish — made up of Jeremy Pelletier, Mo Lawrence, Quinn Moberg and Sam Bowerman — came out on top with a total distance of 174.29 km or an average of 43.6 km per rider. Event organizers said this was the first ever race in the world to track free-riding mountain bikers using GPS.

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The game is further complicated by the sandy trench at the end of the grass, where bowls go to die unless they can take the jack with them. Inspired by his grandparents, Santana ﬁrst rolled when he was 13. He’s since competed in lawn bowling tournaments in Hong Kong and the United Kingdom and captured the Canadian men’s indoor title in 2001. Placing an emphasis on calm focus, Santana said he tends to warm up with a brisk walk or run while his earbuds blare the 1982 inspirational rock standard Eye of the Tiger.

“Once the game starts, it’s on,” Santana said with a laugh. Santana, 30, acknowledged the stereotype of lawn bowling as the exclusive domain of senior citizens in ivory-coloured outﬁts. When asked if his friends mocked him when he started playing, Santana replied: “Absolutely. And still do.” Now wearing bright colours and talking a little trash to his competitors, Santana said the perception of lawn bowling is shifting. “The stereotypical view is starting to change. . . . Guys between 15 and 30 are getting into the game.”

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req’d. North Van early mornings home delivery. Reliable vehicle. $600 - $1500/mo. 604-789-7238. LODWELL - Phyllis Veronica Jan. 19, 1921 - Aug. 31, 2011 Phyllis ‘fell asleep in the Lord’ at Lions Gate Hospital. She will be missed by her close friends Elaine, Pat, Imelda and her many friends at Sunrise of Lynn Valley. Her Celebration of Life Service will be held September 9th 11:00 am at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church, 599 Keith Road, West Vancouver. In lieu of flowers donations to North Shore Search and Rescue in Phyllis’ name would be appreciated.

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CLEAR ENVIRONMENTAL is seeking individuals to join our team. Responsibilities: Water and soil sample collection and field analysis, drilling waste sampling, analysis, disposal supervision. Pre and post site assessments. Qualifications: Post secondary degree or diploma. Oilfield experience is an asset. Required equipment is a reliable 4X4, lap top computer, GPS, camera. Send resume to: hr@ceslp.ca referencing contract Environmental Field Technicians in the subject line.

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EXPERIENCED SANDWICH maker wanted for very busy downtown deli. Looking for long term commitment. Mon - Fri 10am-6pm. Email resume to: fresepez@shaw.ca

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Hotel Restaurant

FOOD SERVICE SUPVISOR FOR TIM HORTONS We are seeking a food service supervisor for full time / shift work - early morning, evening, overnights and weekends for $12.56 per hour. Main Duties of job: Supervisor will supervise, coordinate and schedule staff, estimate and order ingredients and supplies for meals. Train staff, maintain inventory as well as ensure quality control standards. The employee may al s o par t i c i p a t e i n f i r i n g , establishing policy, creating new menus and determining labour and production costs. 1 to 2 years industry experience needed. No education needed. Please apply by fax: 604-988-3395

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Full-Time Receptionist We have an opening for a full time Receptionist to cover a maternity leave position. Excellent phone, customer service skills and p e r so n a l p re se n t a t i o n required. Computer and bookkeeping knowledge an asset; driver’s license required. We provide a professional, friendly office environment. Please reply by fax or e-mail to: corporate@craftsman collision.com Fax: 604-904-8815

TRUTH IN ''EMPLOYMENT'' ADVERTISING Postmedia Community Publishing makes every effort to ensure you are responding to a reputable and legitimate job opportunity. If you suspect that an ad to which you have responded is misleading, here are some hints to remember. Legitimate employers do not ask for money as part of the application process; do not send money; do not give any credit card information; or call a 900 number in order to respond to an employment ad. Job opportunity ads are salary based and do not require an investment. If you have responded to an ad which you believe to be misleading please call the Better Business Bureau at 604-682-2711, Monday to Friday, 9am - 3pm or email inquiries@bbbvan.org and they will investigate.

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WEST VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT #45 A temporary position is available for a

TA-LABORATORY effective immediately to June 30, 2012, 15 hrs/week; salary starts at $22.42/hr plus 12% in lieu of benefits. Reporting to the Principal, the TA-Laboratory assists in the delivery of labs to support the science curriculum. Required qualifications and experience include Grade 12 Graduation, completion of first year university science program, First Aid Certificate and knowledge of WHMIS regulations. Desirable qualifications and experience include completion of a two year Lab o ra t o ry T e c h n i c ia n Program, and knowledge of school science curriculum. As the position requires driving between North and South campus to deliver and set up lab materials and equipment, the successful applicant must have a car and a valid BC Driver’s License. For complete details visit our web site: www.sd45.bc.ca. Forward applications to Human Resources, School District #45, 1075-21st Street, West Vancouver, BC, V7V 4A9 quoting Competition SS-2011-10 prior to 1:00 P.M. on Friday September 9th, 2011. We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those individuals under consideration will be contacted.

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P/T ENGLISH TUTORS required for V.I.E.D. Vancouver International Education Development Centre in West Van. Must have teaching certificate. Email resume hire@vied.ca or call 604-922-8433

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Trades/Technical

COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT MECHANIC, certification required. Dynamic manufacturing & processing company in Vancouver is currently accepting resumes. Competitive wage and benefits. Email resumes to rpretorius@wcrl.com JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN REQUIRED Applicants must have a strong knowledge of automotive industry and the skills required to provide superior mechanical service to our customers. A CVIP certificate would be considered an asset. Group benefit plan available. Fax or email resumes to: 250-265-3853 or whrepair@telus.net VERY BUSY Service Department. Frontier Peterbilt Sales Estevan SK.has immediate openings for truck and transport technicians, engine experience an asset. Top wages and benefits. Please send resume’s attention John Murie.e-mail: jmurie@frontierpeterbilt.com. fax: 306-636-6321.

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FOODSAFE 1 Day Courses #1 in BC • $62 • 604-272-7213 www.advance-education.com

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PIANO children/adults Qualified. Call: (604) 990-9094 email: strandberg639@gmail.com

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PIANO&VOICE Teacher Edgemont Village studio or your home, MMus McGill Univ. 778-882-9546 PROFESSIONAL MATH TUTOR Over 15 yrs exp K-12. Excellent Results. Shiva 604-729-5744 TUTOR DOCTOR NORTH SHORE Tutoring for All Ages and Subjects. Experienced & Qualified Tutors. 778.340.3100 ajonescox@tutordoctor.com www.tutorsnorthshore.com

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Old Comic Book Collection (over 2000+) TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION

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ANTIQUE SOLID oak dining room suite made by Victoriaville Furniture - over 100 years old. All carved and shaped pedestals and fronts. 52' round table with 3 leaves; 6 chairs; buffet with mirror and side table. Taking offers. Pictures available by email. Call 604-855-7033 or 604-807-8441.

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CAN’T GET UP your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help! No obligation consultation. Comprehensive warranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6591. DO-IT-YOURSELF STEEL BUILDINGS Priced to Clear Make an Offer! Ask About Free Delivery, most areas! Call for Quick Quote and Free Brochure 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170. SAVE ON HEATING! YUKON Warm Air Furnaces. Wood/Oil Wood/Electric - Wood only. Certified for Canada. Call for factory direct pricing & brochure. 1-800-358-0060. www.yukon-eagle.com SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

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Fuel

TOP KNOT FIREWOOD est 1981 Dry Alder, Birch & Maple. Pick up or delivered. Rod 604-985-7193

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Furniture

2 LOVESEATS, Ethan Allen, offers. White chaise lounge $200. Glass top coffee table $50. 2 black night tables $40 ea. 604-817-7951

Solid White Oak Table - $1,695. 42" X 60" dining/work table, excellent condition. Custom built by Once A Tree. 4 - 12" leaves, extends to 104". West End. karenscloset@shaw.ca, karens-closet.com, 604-825-2248.

RIENDLY FURNITURE FELLOWS Cheapvancouverfurniture.com ****ALL 100% BRAND NEW***** **Flat top mattress & box $ 275** **Eurotop Mattress & box $350** *Sectional Sofa & Ottoman $675* *Complete bedroom suite $875* We have everything, beds, sofas, dining room tables, etc. You won’t believe our prices. Tax & delivery always included in all our prices. Fast & Friendly service with same day usual delivery. Order online, or by phone or visit our showroom. Order and pay at time of delivery.Call (778) 882-3132

CHILDREN 3015

Childcare Available

AFTER SCHOOL care available for 5-12 year olds in West Vancouver. Free pick up, help with homework & activities provided. Call 604-922-8433 www.VIED.ca EXP’D NANNY available, MonFri, 1 or 2 children, ages 3+ up, Edgemont/W.Van. 604-988-4533

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Now Accepting registrations for September. (30 mth - kindergarten)

604-418-0904

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Boredom Being bullied or teased Finding material too difficult Inability to get along with a teacher Problems with friends Loneliness Behavioural issues – anxiety, depression, inability to concentrate • Feeling like an outsider • Undiagnosed physical issues such as vision or hearing problems.

Some children can’t express exactly what it is that’s influencing their feelings. Best not to ignore the situation, this is one problem that generally doesn’t go away by itself. Talk to your child with reassurance that you can work together toward a solution and involve school staff as soon as possible. Information provided by: North Shore Child Care Resource Program, a service of North Shore Community Resources Society: 604-985-7138

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FURNITURE for SMALL CONDOS dining table/4 chairs, love seat, computer desk, book shelf, floor lamp, 3 table lamps, high bar stool, 604-999-1906 STUDENT desk shelving unit/ storage adjustable Ikea, functional, good cond $75. 604-987-5557

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Foster homes urgently req’d for rescued, abandoned & neglected dogs. Many breeds. www. abetterlifedogrescue.com

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Cats

BENGAL KITTENS, 4 male, 8 wks old, beautiful markings $500. 604-924-5599

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BORDER COLLIE Cross Sheltie pup female Gorgeous! Ready. $500. Aldergrove, 604-856-3291

P/B TEACUP Dollface Yorkshire Terrier pups M/F shots vet✔ microchipped, smart, healthy, adorable, view parents. www.northshoreyorkies.com 604 988 9601

GREAT DANES Pure Bred born Aug 7th Merles and Blacks, $850.00 Call: (250) 681-1131

GET SAILING NOW !! Rent or charter a gorgeous Catalina 34 from West Vancouver and enjoy this Indian Summer!! Best rates in the lower mainland starting from $250. No experience, no problem !! Come and try it on our popular familiarization package. Bring 3 friends for a 1 hour dockside lesson and then you sail hands-on for over 2 hours. Great fun and experience. Further lessons available. Why wait, the weather won’t !! Get out here and grab some air time ! You’ll love the boats, the facility and the convenience. Contact Capt. David Lemoine 604-988-8061 or 604-802-5086 or email dlemoine@mail.com for further info. Call: (604) 988-8061

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Business Opps/ Franchises

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LEGALS 5505

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Legal/Public Notices

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

Re: THE ESTATE OF HEINZ KURT BARSNICK ALSO KNOWN AS HEINZ K. BARSNICK, ALSO KNOWN AS HEINZ BARSNICK, ALSO KNOWN AS H. BARSNICK, deceased, formerly of 706 - 1495 Esquimalt Avenue, West Vancouver, British Columbia Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Heinz Kurt Barsnick, also known as Heinz K. Barsnick, also known as Heinz Barsnick, also known as H. Barsnick, are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the executor at c/o Stewart, Aulinger & Company, Barristers and Solicitors, 1200 - 805 West Broadway, Vancouver, B.C. V5Z 1K1, on or before October 7, 2011, after which date the executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the executor then has notice. VANCOUVER CITY SAVINGS CREDIT UNION, Executor STEWART, AULINGER & COMPANY, Solicitors

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OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS, EST. Since 2000, Kids Consignment Store located in Ambleside. No competition nearby, name brand new & used baby and children’s clothing, shoes, Access & toys etc., Turn key business easy to operate. Selling due to health. $35,000 + stock. Call Donna 604-202-8485 Prudential Sussex Rlty

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Condos/ Townhouses

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301B Evergreen Drive

Large, 3 bdrm., 3 bath townhome. Three levels, approx. 1800 sq. ft. Features include: Lge. L/R with wood-burning ﬁreplace & view of greenbelt; den area with sep. laundry and storage. Top ﬂoor has 3 lge. bdrms, 4-pce. bath & 2-pce.ensuite.Closetoelementary school, beaches and parks.

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★ CENTRAL LONSDALE ★ Spacious 1 BR. Featuring large kitchen, lots of storage, heat/hot water incl. N/s, no pets.$960 604-983-0634 1 bdrm, Sept 1st, south facing bright , from $880 incl heat & h/w, ns, np, 1 bdrm 1st flr, Oct. 15th $880. 604-983-9469 1 BR $1000. large, bright, hardwood, ns, np, near seabus, quiet bldg. 604-618-8338 1 BR, 3 appls, quiet bldg, deck, Oct 1. heat & hw, ug prkg, ns, np, Mahon & 3rd, $925 604-986-4927 1 BR $945up 2 BR. $1275 Bach renod, $780. Lynn Valley No dogs no Smoking 604-980-9219

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North Van Apt. Rentals

★ A QUIET BLDG ★ 1 Br avail Oct 1. ground flr. faces north approx 700sf, $900 Carpets drapes, gated prkg avail, heat, hw. No cat or dog. 604-986-7745 BACH, LARGE $765, hardwood, heat, hot water, upper Lonsdale, Oct. 1, ns np 604-202-3458 Beautiful Large Suites 2 BR $1290, renovated. 3 BR $1625, d/w. Avail Oct 1. Heat, h/w, prkg. Lease 604-787-1187

Bach ($1075) 1 BR ($1200/mo) 2 BR ($1700/mo). Avail Oct 1st. With balconies and spectacular views, well maintained, clean, quiet concrete highrise. Fabulous Central Lonsdale location, next to library, transit, shops and close to schools. Sorry, no pets. Heat and hot water included. Call 604-983-6920 to view.

2 BR $1050, quiet bldg, 2nd flr. 3 story walkup, heat, hw, hardwood, no pet, NS, 778-889-4719 2 BR, $1100. 1 BR. $875 Oct. 1, central Lonsdale, heat/hot water incl’d, no pets, 604-986-6418 3 BR, 1.5 Bath, hardwood, 1 mi. east of 2nd Narrows, , incl heat/ hw, prkg, pool, no pets, $1450. 604-929-0632.. 929-1389 326 WEST 1st St. 1 br view $825 & up. Nr seabus, secure prkg, no pets. Avail immed. 604-983-6916 BACH, corner, small bldg. 23/Lonsdale, $730 incl utils, np, ns, avail Oct 1. 604-986-4927

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West Van Apt. Rentals

AMBLESIDE 2 br garden ste, fp, wd, dw, ns, cat ok, max 2 adults. Oct 1 $1450 incl. 604-925-4272 PACIFICANA 1480 Esquimalt Ave. 1 bdrm, ocean views, dw, n/p, n/s avail Oct. 1st. By appt. 604-921-7800 WHITEHALL APT’S 1640 Esquimalt Ave Studio $870 M-Fri 990-2971Wknds 604-926-9997

WOODCROFT, 1 bdrm, enclosed balc, prkg, rec fac, new paint, utils incl, NS NP, $895 778-865-7455

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1 bdrm- $1,025-$1250 Spacious, pool, storage, heat & hw, dw, quiet,

concrete, by shops, Cat Ok

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Bachelor 2 BR starting at $1450 Avail Now. Ocean view. Indoor pool. Concrete bldg. Heat & Hot Water incls. Call 604-986-3356

1550 Duchess Ave, W. Van. Studio & 1 Br Move-in Bonus Fitness rm out door pool, nr shops, transit & Seawall. 1 yr lease, N/pets. Heat, hw incl’d. Member of Crime Free Multi-Housing Program. 604-922-4322

Park Royal Towers Completely Renovated

1 & 2 Bdrm Suites 1BR (700-770 sq.ft.) 2 BR (1070 sq. ft.)

1 BR, large, top flr. small bldg. hardwood, cat ok, 19/Lonsdale, $1100, Oct. 1, 604-986-4927

144 W. 14th St MARLBOROUGH TOWER

Apartments & Condos

AMBLESIDE TOWER Studio & 1 BR’s avail. Excellent views, rents incl. heat & h/w. Tennis courts, indoor pool, saunas, exercise & games rooms on premises. Walk to beach & shops. No Pets. 1552 Esquimalt . 604-922-8443

1 BR, large bright, balcony, 15th & Lonsdale, $895 incl ht & h/w ns np

1 BR, ground flr, large, $860, incld heat, hw, hardwood, avail Oct 1. Lonsdale/17 ns, np 604-984-9367

1 BR VISTA 10th flr, VIEW, brand new Oct. 1st, $1495. small pet, ns 604-999-1535* 604-999-2123

6505

2BDRM/1BTH Anne Macdonald Way, NV Sept 1. $1,350/ mth incl hydro & gas. Fresh paint. 1,200+ sq ft. SS appliances incl dishwasher, ng fireplace & insuite laundry. No smoke & pets. Year lease preferred. Call 604.788.4170

6505-12

West Van Apt. Rentals

1 BR, W. Van, 900sf, view, central Ambleside, $1150+utils, mid Oct. lease 604-788-3590 text or call

Spectacular Views, Walk to Shops & Transit Hardwood Floors Pool Rent includes all utilities.

604-922-3246 935 Marine Drive

6522

Furnished Accommodation

A SHORT STAY Renos, family, execs, 1, 2 br p/house. Also avail 6 mth winter rates 604-987-2691

www.vancouvershortstay.com

THE IONA 1370 Clyde Ave Available Oct 1 1 BR Starting at $1400, Nr Ambleside beach, restaurants, shops, amenities and transit, ocean & mnt view. Bright & Spac. Newly Reno’d, h/w flrs, granite countertops and new cabinets. quiet bldg, laundry facility, prkg avail. Incls heat & hot water. Sorry No Pets. Call 604-922-4724 to View

HOMAWAY INNS Specializing in furn accom at reas rates. call 604-723-7820 or visit www.homawayinns.com

6540

Houses - Rent

2 BR, Seymour River, huge priv. lot, well kept, 5 appls, now or Oct 1, ns, np, $2250, 604-488-2899 4 BDRM, 2 bath, AMBLESIDE, Park Royal, N/S N/P, refs, lease. $2450. Call 604-329-0126

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FAMILY 5 BR, 2 full baths, 2 carport, beautiful lot, Capilano area, quiet St, ns, pet friendly, $2700, 1 yr lease, refs reqd. Ray 604-805-8684

6540

Houses - Rent

LYNN VALLEY, clean 4br+rec rm 2.5 baths, large fenced yard, near bus & shops. 604-988-5469

4BR N.Vancouver Handsworth S.S. $3,800/m Call: 604-266-8088 email:cfmbeiwen@gmail.com PARADISE VALLEY, Squamish District, avail Oct 1. A private A-frame country house in the lap of nature. Bright comtemporary 2 Br, full bath, large kitchen & dining rm, sunken living rm, large deck, hot tub. Family with children who love country lifestyle welcome, pets neg. Rent $1550/mth + utils. For viewing Diana 604-889-3659 dianalambrou@gmail.com

6565

Office/Retail Rent

LOWER CAULFEILD, approx 2000 sf retail, high visibility, excellent rates, 604-922-4138

6595

9105

Auto Miscellaneous

FREE CASH BACK WITH $0 DOWN at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599 www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309. Free Delivery. INSTANT AUTO CREDIT We can finance your auto loan in minutes, you Drive Home Now or we deliver to BC & Alberta www.DriveHomeNow.com WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Christmas in August, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-593-6095

9110

Collectibles & Classics

Shared Accommodation

6595-45

North Vancouver

LARGE FURN room in apt, use of kitchen & laundry, incls prkg & utils. Sept 1st 604-925-3186

6602

AUTOMOTIVE HOMESERVICES

Suites/Partial Houses

1928 FORD 1/4 ton Roadster P/U, older restoration, recent updates, drives nice, $17,000. No trades. Call 604-308-9976

9125

Domestic

2 BR bsmt, Edgemont area, new, own wd, suit adults, ns, np, avail now, $1400+utils, 604-817-3098

DOGS OK!! North Van 2 BR bsmt suite, own w/d, own yard, parking, close to Cap U, 2nd Narrows & all amen. $1500 incl utils, avail Sept 15th. For viewing 778-688-8365

2007 CHEVY COBALT SS SEDAN. Great kms, BCAA inspected . $11,980 Auto Fleet 604-304-7653 www.autofleet.biz stk 12296

2008 CHRYSLER 300 AWD. No acc’d & inspected. This is a super clean unit in and out. $15,980. Auto Fleet 604-304-7653 www.autofleet.biz stk12253

Al Dodimead, ACD Realty 604 521-0311 view this & other properties @ www.acdrealty.com

6605

Townhouses Rent

3 BR, new Townhouse, 3 bath, f/p, SS appl, w/d, 1600sf on 3 levels w/rec room in bsmt, carport off back door, West facing front patio, $2500, Oct 1st. Info: uniqueaccommodations.com prop ID 2598 or call 604-984-7368 3 BR nr Edgemont, 1.5bath. deck by stream, new carpet, 5appls, fp ns, cat ok $1895, 604-922-9400

HOME SERVICES

Sports & Imports

9160

1998 SUZUKI Esteem GTX wagon loaded, all updated Petro Can Tsaw, $3500. 604-948-5155 1999 HONDA Accord Coupe, 2 dr, 5 spd, cd, black, 196K, great cond. $2100 obo, 604-272-5355

8055

Cleaning

$18/HR. Quality House cleaning. 604-983-3477 www.qualityhc.com A PROF Cleaning Lady & organizer available now. Reliable & meticulous. Call 778-886-2004 Between 5pm -8pm. CLEAN YOUR HOME LIKE MY OWN. Shopping, chores, errands. 604-985-5125 CLEANING SERVICE. Reas rates, specializing in homes. Guar work. Refs avail. 604-715-4706 MAUREEN’S MAID SERVICE 1 time/reg/move outs $25/hr. 2 hr min. incl all supplies. 604-681-1337 egrecht@telus.net TOP NOTCH HOUSECLEANING Since 1972. Our customers & staff stay with us for years. For a free, inhome consultation call 604-329-5562 TWO LITTLE LADIES WITH BIG MOPS. Your one stop cleaning shop!!... Call 778-395-6671 WITH ALL life throws at you, who has time to clean? Call Merry Maids. 604-980-6100

2003 VW Passat wagon, 1.8L turbo, 117K, grey, 5 spd, great shape, $8300 obo, 604-715-0357

www.autodep.com 7 - cars below $4850.

Vans

8060

Concrete

MORRISON CONCRETE Design, excavate, form & place all concrete. 604-988-2840

8073

Drainage

DRAIN TILES & WATER LINES Without Digging a Trench 604-985-4000 2007 FORD Freestar 'Sport' 7-pass Wagon. V6 power; Quad seating; Sto-n-Go hideaway seats; dual-door; Local & NO accidents! $9999. incls Warr. or 2006 CHEV Uplander 'LS' this is Chevy’s Best! V6; 7-pass; local & clean! Quad seating; Warr incl $8888. Trades or Lease? Quality Offerings! Autodep 1397 Welch, North Van. 604-727-3111

8075

Drywall

A PLUS TAPING & DRYWALL High quality, reasonable rates. Free estimates. 604-715-0400

2034 MOUNTAIN HWY Compact 2 bedroom lower suite. 4 appls. Great residents live upstairs. $1250 incls utils. N/P, N/S. Lease and excellent references a must.

2008 Lexus RX 350, Premium Package incredibly low mileage! 17,000 kms; includes special ordered 18" wheels. Crystal white pearl w/ ivory leather interior. Immaculate, one owner, no accidents. $36,950 Call: (778) 892-7443 email: whitelexusrx@gmail.com Great deal was over $60,000 new.

9173

3 BR, 1.5 bath, upper flr, incld heat, light, fp, garage, dw, new reno, central Lonsdale, ns, np, avail Oct 1, $1995, 604-925-1036 3 BR, central Lonsdale, fp, fenced garden sunny deck, 1.5 bath wd, ns, np, $1485, 604-921-6410

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

1397 Welch, North Van 604.727.3111

1 BR bsmt ste, furnished, Dunderave, cozy, cute & clean, quiet retreat, $975 incl utils, w/d, cable, web. N/S N/P, 604-926-4094 1 BR ground level, own wd central Lonsdale, full bath, fp, storage, yard, ns, np, $950, 604-369-7780

9155

2009 CHEVROLET COBALT LT Very clean & local. Inspected & grt gas mileage. $11,860 Auto Fleet 604-304-7653 www.autofleet.biz stk12285

9145

Scrap Car Removal

#1 FREE Scrap Vehicle Removal Ask about $500 Credit!!! $$ PAID for Some 604.683.2200

9155

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

2008 F-150 XLT SUPERCREW 4X4, super clean, low original kms. $23,860 Auto Fleet 604-304-7653 www.autofleet.biz stk12321

2008 DODGE Grand Caravan SE (STOW’ N G0) LOW kms. No acc’d & inspected. $15,960 Auto Fleet 604-304-7653 www.autofleet.biz stk12325

9522

RV’s/Trailers

ACE DRYWALL. Avail immed. Board, tape, spraytex, repairs. 16 yr exp. No job too small. Mike 604-808-2432, 604-985-4321 ACME DRYWALL. Tape, board, spraytex. Low prices good work Kent 604-984-7171, 753-1116 AFFORDABLE, Reliable, Quality Guaranteed. Boarding, Taping, Spraytex. Dave 604-984-7476 *Drywall * Taping * Texture * Stucco*Painting * Steel stud framing Quality Home 604-725-8925

1994 RV 30ft Pinnacle 37K, many options, great cond. queen bed, 1 owner, $17,900, 604-922-8814 2004 PLEASURE - WAY PLATEAU M/H Mercedes Benz Turbo diesel. Immac cond fully loded with Onan Generator, 62,937k’s, $59,900. Ph 1-604-220-5005

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Find the professionals you need to create the perfect renovation.

PATCHING, TEXTURE / smooth ceilings, plaster walls. Small jobs. 25 years exp. Call 604-671-9901

8080

Electrical

Bringing You a BRIGHT Future! Please visit us at

www.TCAelectric.ca 778-229-9480

A LICENSED electrician #19807 semi-retired, small jobs only. 604-689-1747 pgr 604-686-2319 DNE ELECTRIC Lic #89267 ALL Your Electrical Needs. Panel Upgrading. Reasonable Free Estimate 604-999-2332

To advertise call 604-630-3300 • 6-year / 120,000km transferable Powertrain warranty coverage, with options to upgrade to comprehensive extended warranty.

• 7 days / 1000km exchange privilege • 100 point inspection • Carproof Vehicle History Report (carproof.com)

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HOME SERVICES 8087

Excavating

# 1 BACKHOE, EXCAVATOR & BOBCAT

one mini, drainage, landscaping, stump / rock / cement / oil tank removal. Water / sewer line, 24 hours Call 341-4446 or 254-6865 604.649.1213 CEL 604.984.2313 Res/comm, Excavating, Bobcat, Trucking, Water Lines, Sewer Lines, Drainage, Landscaping. Hrly/Contract. Free Estimates.

8090

Fencing/Gates

8155

Landscaping

“The Grass is Greener”

• New Lawn Installs • Replace Old Lawn • Lawn Drainage • Landscaping • Paving

8160

Lawn & Garden

T-A STONEWALL. Rockwalls, paving stones, Allan block walls, etc. 987-8155 / 250-4117

INSTALLATION REFINISHING, Sanding. Free est, great prices. Satisfaction guar. 604-518-7508

8180

Gutters

PCM Seasonal Exterior Home Maintenance Roofs, Gutters, Windows, Decks, Patios & More Call 604-294-6700 www.pomeroyconstruction.com

GUTTER CLEANING. Affordahomeservices.ca Call Tyler, 778-386-3783 North Shore Gutters. Sales & Install 5’’ continuous gutter, minor repairs, cleaning. 604-988-5294

- Indoor/outdoor cleanup etc - Rubbish Removal

- 7 days/week. - Odd Jobs North Shore Do All Services.

Michael 778-868-5079

ABLE RENOVATIONS All home repairs & renos, large & small, North Shore only 604 319-2677

8135

Hauling

CHEAP LOADS Fast Reliable Service 604-922-5101

8150

Kitchens/Baths

Plywood Kitchen Cabinets & Refacing, Counter Tops • In business 50 years 604-879-9191

Superior Cove Tops & Cabinets

#3 - 8652 Joffre Ave, Burnaby

Need a Plumber?

8185

A.A. BEST PRO

GARDEN SERVICES LTD. Lawn Maintenance, General Clean-Up, Power Raking, Moss Control, Aerating. Trim, Top, Prune. All types of lawn & garden applications. Free Est.

Call Sukh:

604-726-9152 604-984-1988 A.All Area Gardening Service • New Lawns • Maintenance & Repairs • Pruning • Trimming • Topping General Clean up

Binder:

604-926-1526 604-726-9153 DHALIWAL GARDENING & LANDSCAPING Full yard maintenance, trimming, pruning, new & re-landscaping Residential • Commercial

Moving & Storage

ALLSTAR PAINTING

45 We accept Visa, Mastercard & Interac Licenced & Insured Local & Long Distance

FREE ESTIMATES Seniors Discount

604-537-4140 www.affordablemoversbc.com

MOVERS.CA

Pianos Flat Rate Estimates Free Experience Priceless STORAGE

604.980.MOVE ABBA MOVERS bsmt clean 1-4 ton Lic, ins’d from $35/hr, 2 men $45 hr honest 26 yrs est 506-7576. Men with truck for moving, rubbish removal, recycling, deliveries etc. Good rates. 604-925-3186

TwoGuysWithATruck.ca Moving, Storage, Free EST 604-628-7136. Visa, OK

All your garden needs. LIONS GATE Landscaping Ltd. Fall clean-up 604-788-9687 Cert. horticulturists 604-518-5661 Scott H. Design & Maintenance KatsuraLandscaping.ca ★ CNN Landscaping * weeding, trimming, all your garden needs Great rates Nick 778-840-6573 ENGLISH LANDSCAPER gardener, 30 yrs exp, complete garden maint. Les 604-209-8853 GREEN PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Hedge trimming, tree pruning, yard maintenance, removal, Mike 983-3586

Fully Insured 20 years experience Call 604Free Estimates INTERIOR & EXTERIOR SPECIALS

7291234

GALLERY PAINTING & Consultant LTD

Professional Painting Services Interior • Exterior Commercial• Residential Consulting • Advices 604.716.9527 mail@gallerypainting.net

RICKY DEWAN PAINTING Interior - Exterior - Strata • Pressure Washing • Small Repairs

1, 3, 5, 7 or 10 Ton $ From

JO VANHALTEREN LAWN CARE

Free Estimate

FAIRWAY PAINTING

604-299-5831 – Cell 604-833-7529

MOVER4HIRE.COM From $39. Also: Rubbish removal 604-700-MOVE (6683)

Commercial & Residential • Lawn & Garden Maintenance • Yard Clean-Ups • Hedge Trimming

Booking Projects NOW for September/October Always Exceeding Expectations! Todd: 604-727-6197

A CLEAN PAINT JOB. Quality 1 room from $127. Int-ext, WCB 22 yrs exp. Cell: 604-727-2700

1 to 3 Men

8193

8250

A LADY PAINTER, professional & color consult, 20 yrs on North Shore. exc refs. 604-961-3451 ALL-WAYS PAINTING Quality work, affordable price. Int/ext. Specials 604-985-0402 Excellent Pro Painting Service 20 yrs exp, refs, warranty. Reas, res/comm Richard 604-618-0205

MAGIC PAINTING 604-315-7070 We do it right the first time. 30 years exp, references avail. SAM’S PAINTING Quick & Affordable, Int/ext North Shore Co. 778-319-2690

8205

Paving/Seal Coating

ALLEN ASPHALT concrete, brick, drains, foundations, walls, membranes 604-618-2304/ 820-2187

MOVING?

VISION

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MODERNE SLATE

• Sunrooms • Aluminum patio/deck covers • Aluminum roof • Glass railings • Aluminum fencing • Auto gates Free Estimates 604-521-2688

www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

8220

Plumbing

PLUMBING & HEATING NO JOB TOO SMALL NO OVERTIME BEST RATES Call Today for Your Free Quote

604-889-6409 ★ 3 Licensed Plumbers ★ 66 years of exp. 604-830-6617 www.oceansidemechanical.com $36/HOUR LOCAL LICENSED PLUMBER Plumbing Heating Plugged Drains 604-308-0033 BUDGET PLUMBING, No travel charge, No hidden fees. Free Estimate. $60/hour 604-726-0474

DELBROOK

PLUMBING & DRAINAGE 604-729-6695

ALL-PRO

LOCAL PLUMBER - Licensed, insured,GASFITTING, renos, Repairs. VISA 604-929-6956 Norvan Plumbing Heating&Gas Service -renos - construction. Lic. Bonded Ins. Matt 604-988-4644 SAVE ON PLUMBING! Licenced Plumber/Gas fitter, $68/HR. Same day service. 604-987-7473 Samy

8225

Power Washing

North Shore Home Services. Power Washing, Window & Gutter Cleaning. 604-988-5294

8240

BINS & DISPOSAL

Dirt Fill, Concrete, Asphalt Brush, Demo, Const. Waste

• Polymer Rooﬁng Slate • Available in 3 Distinct Shapes • 4 Standard Slate Colours • Will Not Crack Dent or Rust • Maintenance Free

1 A STUDENT JUNK REMOVAL Best prices! Friendly service. Free est. Jamie 604-961-0466

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AFFORDABLE QUALITY ROOFING LTD.

“We Keep you Dry”

Don’t get caught ROOF by the rain! NOW!

25 Years in Business 25 Years workmanship warranty CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE

604-984-9004 604-984-6560

POINT GREY ROOFING LTD. Established 1946

•• Cedar Cedar Shakes Shakes •• Flat Flat Rooﬁng Rooﬁng • Asphalt Shingles Asphalt Shingles ••Roof Maintenance

• Roof Maintenance

★ NO HST ★

604-379-2641

Top Soil, Sand, Gravel, Dumpsites and more.

604-986-6944

BELL MINI BINS 604-922-5101 Small or large household jobs & Mini bin service. 7 days a week Fast ★ inexpensive ★ reliable. DISPOSAL BIN RENTALS 7 days a wk. Fast service 604-985-4211 orangebins.com DISPOSAL BINS: Starting at $199 + dump fees. 604-306-8599 www.disposalking.com North Shore Do all Services Local man for rubbish removal etc. Michael 778-868-5079 ROD’S RUBBISH REMOVAL Prompt, reliable, reasonable. 7 days/week. Rod 604-985-7193

8300

8309

604-588-0833

WWW.PATTARGROUP.COM

All Season Rooﬁng

Re-Rooﬁng & Repairs Specialists 20 year Labour Warranty available

604-591-3500

NORTH SHORE TILING CO. 25 yrs exp. All work guaranteed. Call Dennis 604-760-1101

Headwater Management TOP SOIL, SAND, GRAVEL, etc. Pick-up or Delivery 175 Harbour Ave. North Vancouver

604-985-6667

8315

1.877.602.7346

Visit us online to receive a special discount:

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AT YOUR HOME ROOFING North Van division. New roofs & repairs. WCB Insured 604-340-7189

BAMFORD CONSTRUCTION Ltd. Quality Renos & Repairs. 604-986-2871 www.bamford.ca

CURTIS JOHN ROOFING (since 1978) Roof tune-up from $149. 24 hr repair. 604-985-1913

PCM Construction & Maintenance Water Ingress/Mould? Home Inspection, Repair Estimates, Full-scale Remediation Call 604-294-6700 www.pomeroyconstruction.com

JORGENSEN ROOFING 3 Generations since 1945! Specializing in Residential Roofs REECE • 604-518-7278

*Additions*Quality Work *Ref’s 604-720-1564 matco@telus.net

778-223-8265

WWW.RENORITE.COM Bath, Kitchen, Suites & More Save Your Dollars 778-317-1256 RENOVATIONS: FROM Rendering to Reality. Visit ccirenos.com and look for our listing on Sundays. 604-980-8384

Sundecks & Stairs Form work, Int/Ext finishing. Mike 604-290-3082

Tree Services

$ BEST RATES $ Jerry 604-618-8585 Andrew 604-618-8585

Tried & True Since 1902

- Home Inspection - Repair Estimates - Full-scale Remediation

Top Soil

Dangerous tree removal, pruning, topping, hedge trimming & stump grinding. Fully insured & WCB Call for a free estimate:

WAT E R I N G R E S S / MOULD

Tiling

C & C TILE & RENOVATION Quality work at reasonable rates 604-916-1453

All types of Rooﬁng Over 35 Years in Business Call now for Free Estimates SALES@ PATTARGROUP.COM

Stucco/Siding/ Exterior

Quality Home Improvement ★ Stucco ★ All Kinds. No Job Too Big or Small. 604-725-8925

8310

Renovations & Home Improvement

MATCO DESIGN - Renovations

Call 604-630-3300 to place your ad

Rubbish Removal

SINGLE AXLE DELIVERIES

DURABLE & NATURAL LOOKING 50 YEAR WARRANTY

PLUMBERS

Water Lines (without Digging) Sewer Lines (without Diggging) Install. Draintiles. 604-985-4000

OIL TANK REMOVAL

Oil Tank Detection Oil Tank Removal Soil Remediation FREE ESTIMATES BEST PRICE GUARANTEED

8255

ENHANCE YOUR ROOF

#1 Rooﬁng Company in BC

CORAZZA CONTRACTING Reno’s, kitchens, baths, additions, tiles & hardwood. Over 20 yrs exp. Carlo 604-818-5919

Oil Tank Removal

Roofing

DALTON TRUCKING LTD.

778-997-9582

AFFORDABLE MOVING

604-889-0263

604-988-6222

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Home Services

NORTH SHORE Home Services Windows, gutters, power washing 604-988-5294

AT YOUR HOME GUTTERS North Van division. Installs, cleaning, repairs. WCB Insured 604-340-7189

Home & Garden Handyman

778-887-0020 www.coastal-stonescapes.com NORTHLAND MASONRY. Rock, slate, brick, granite, pavers. 20 yrs exp. No job to small.. Please Call Will 604-805-1582

Century Hardwood Floors ★Hardwood flr refinishing ★Repairs ★ Staining ★ Free Estimate. Contact 604-376-7224

8130

604-723-8434

Interior & Exterior ★ UNBEATABLE PRICES ★ Free Est. / Written Guarantee

• Natural Stone Retaining Walls • Flagstone Patios • Oversized Stone Slab Stairs • Water Features • Fireplaces - Outdoor/Indoor • Outdoor Kitchen & Cabanas BOOKING NOW FOR OCTOBER

Patios/Decks/ Railings

15% OFF

Book Now! Free Est. - 15 Years Exp. Insured /WCB

Insured/WCB

GREAT CANADIAN LAWNS New lawns & repairs, lawn mtce, landscaping, lighting, patios 604-924-LAWN (5296)

Handyperson

Masonry

Nick 929-7732

NORTH SHORE FENCES

RITS GUTTER CLEANING & repairs, power washing. Quick & affordable No HST 604-897-7487

8175

Summer Special

www.EnglishLawns.com

DHALIWAL GARDENING & Landscaping. Full yard mtce, trimming, pruning 604-889-0263

8125

PACIFIC LANDSCAPING lawn installations, retaining walls, pavers drainage etc 839-1225

8200

A-1 PAINT CO.

Quality Work You Can Trust!

HITECH ALUMINUM Railing & Fencing. 5 colors 4 designs. 604-983-3210

Flooring/ Refinishing

Ny Ton Gardening new lawn & yard, trimming, shrubs, hedging, pruning & topping, 604-782-5288

Painting/ Wallpaper

8195

~ Any size job ~

A Landscape & Maintenance Co. Free estimates 604-926-0014 www.westpac-contracting.com

8105

Lawn & Garden

JB GARDEN SERVICE Hedges, trimming & cleanups, weeding. Call Terry 604-354-6649

GOOD NEIGHBOUR Fencing & Decking Cedar, Chain link, Repairs Reasonable rates. 604-987-4522

Quality work by professionals Repairs and construction Call 604-230-3559

8160

NORTH WEST ROOFING Re-Roofing & Repair. WCB & libaleinsured Jag, 778-892-1530

WESTCOAST ROOFING SYSTEMS

604-987-7325

A-1 TRI CRAFT TREE SERVICES (EST. 1986) ★AAA★ TREE SERVICE. Tree & stump removal, pruning/trimming. Ins & cert. arborist 604-987-8500

8335

Window Cleaning A GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICE

• Window cleaning • Power washing • Gutter cleaning/repairs • WCB insured • Free estimates

604-984-4147 NORTH SHORE Home Services Gutter & window cleaning, Power Washing Est 1963. 604-988-5294

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816 Automall Drive, North Vancouver 604-984-0331 www.paciﬁchonda.ca

** MSRP is $27,880 including freight and PDI of $1,590. For all offers license, insurance, applicable taxes and registration are extra. Dealer may sell for less. Dealer trade may be required. *Limited time finance offer based on a new 2011 CR-V LX 2WD model RE3H3BEY and a 60 month finance term available only through Honda Canada Finance Inc. O.A.C. Finance example: $27,880 at 0.9% per annum equals $298 for 60 months. Freight and PDI of $1,590 included. Cost of borrowing is $402.60, for a total obligation of $31,785.00. Down payment of $13,905, first monthly payment, environmental fees and $0 security deposit due at finance inception. Dealer may sell for less. Dealer trade may be required. †0.9% lease APR for 48 months O.A.C. Monthly payment, including freight and PDI, is $298. Down payment of $2,299.11, first monthly payment, environmental fees and $0 security deposit due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $16,603.11.Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. 96,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometres. Dealer may sell for less. Dealer trade may be required. #$2,500 Honda cash purchase incentive is available on all select CR-V models. Honda cash purchase incentive will be deducted from the negotiated price before taxes and cannot be combined with special lease or finance offers. Dealer may sell for less. Dealer trade may be required. £http://consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com/2011-best-buy-and-recommended-awards1.htm. ‡ Honda Element, Fit, Accord, Accord Crosstour, Civic, Civic Insight (tie) and Ridgeline received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles in their respective categories in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2011 U.S. Initial Quality StudySM. Study based on responses from 73,790 U.S. new-vehicle owners, measuring 234 models and measuring opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-May 2011. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower. com. **/*/†/#Offers valid from September 1st through September 30th, 2011 at participating Honda retailers. Offers valid only for British Columbia residents at BC Honda Dealers locations. Offers subject to change or cancellation without notice. Terms and conditions apply. Visit www.bchonda.com or see your Honda retailer for full details.

A48 - North Shore News - Wednesday, September 7, 2011