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City kicks cat bylaw to curb Brent Richter brichter@nsnews.com

THE City of North Vancouver is putting down its 14-year-old cat regulation bylaw.

Under the bylaw, it was illegal for owners to let their unspayed or unneutered cats roam at large, all cats were to wear identification tags, and owners of non-sterilized cats were required to purchase “breeding permits” at $50 a year.

But, despite good intentions, the bylaw turned into an expensive means of sheltering strays and unwanted cats with little effect on owners’ behaviour, according to Brad McRae, the city’s manager of bylaw services.

“The bylaw itself is next to impossible to enforce. There’s a struggle,” McRae, said. “We were well past what bylaw’s intent was and we were actually running a cat service.”

The city’s bylaw officers do animal control and the city contracts the housing of captured animals to Northwest Kennels in North Vancouver, which at $20 per day per cat plus food and vet bills, was adding See City page 3

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DNV forces slope repair on couple

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A District of North Vancouver couple is on the hook for the cost of demolishing their garage and remediating the badly eroded slope it sits on — even though 95 per cent of the eroded area is on municipal property.

Peter Twist and Julie Rogers say they are being unfairly held responsible when it was the district that spent decades aware that the slope along 500-block of Alpine Court and Mosquito Creek

Council orders garage at top of Mosquito Creek slope demolished

was deteriorating, but not taking any steps to remediate it.

The council vote will force him to remove the garage and restore the slope to a condition deemed satisfactory by the district’s chief building inspector. However, Twist charges that the district failed to follow its own landslide hazard risk reduction tips posted on the municipal website. “It says do no undercut the bottoms of steep slopes, which was done to put the road in.

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“It says if there’s steep slopes, reinforce and revegetate them especially where bare soil is exposed, and that wasn’t done by the district over the last 30 years,” he said.

Even those who voted in favour of putting the obligation on Twist and Rogers, did so with some reluctance.

“It’s an unfortunate situation, and while I empathize entirely with the homeowners, it is the appropriate action for the district to take,” said Coun. Roger Bassam. “We investigated the threat and unfortunately, it’s the responsibility of the homeowners to remediate this.”

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Movie projects move away from B.C.

TV drives local film industry at present Jane Seyd jseyd@nsnews.com

A recent decision to pull filming of the Fantastic Four reboot from B.C. and move it to Louisiana and to bypass the province for the next Superman and X-Men movies has some critics casting the B.C. Liberals as villains in the loss of feature movie projects.

“This government has succeeded in doing what no other super villain has, and that’s to scare away the Fantastic Four,” said George Heyman, NDP MLA for Vancouver-Fraserview and Opposition critic for the film industry, in the B.C. legislature.

Heyman criticized the government for not matching tax breaks offered to moviemakers in other jurisdictions, causing B.C. to lose out.

Peter Leitch, president of North Shore Studios and Burnaby’s Mammoth Studios and chair of the Motion Picture Production Industry Association, said this week there were also other reasons the Fantastic Four pulled out — including a shooting schedule that called for sunny skies and green leaves in the middle of Vancouver’s winter months.

But Leitch said the loss of such a major project is still concerning for the local film industry.

A major feature movie like the Fantastic Four probably represents about 500 jobs and a project in the range of $80 million to $100 million, he said. “It’s substantial,” he said. “Obviously it’s something we’d rather have here.”

Indications are also the next Superman movie will likely be heading back east — either to a city in the eastern U.S. or eastern Canada.

Leitch said the film industry isn’t sure if the recent loss of major projects signals a trend.

“That’s always a concern,” he said. “That’s one of the things we watch out for.”

Recently North Vancouver-Seymour MLA Jane Thornthwaite pointed out the importance of the film industry to the North Shore in statements

in the legislature, saying that when local studios are busy, it has a spin-off effect on other local businesses.

Overall, the film business has picked up in B.C. since its nose-dive in late 2012 and early 2013, said Leitch.

“We do have quite a bit of production going on right now,” particularly TV shows, he said.

But the B.C. industry, estimated at a value of about $1.2 billion annually, has been struggling to hold on to some projects, given the more favourable tax credits offered in other parts of Canada and the U.S. B.C. has advantages like good year-round weather and experienced crews, said Leitch.

But while B.C. offers tax credits of 33 cent on labour costs of productions shot in the province, other jurisdictions offer tax credits on the entire costs of movie projects.

The B.C. government has said it can’t afford to offer bigger breaks. Current tax credits for the film industry add up to $380 million a year, said Finance Minister Mike de Jong in the legislature last week, adding “Holy corporate subsidy, Batman!”

But the bottom line can be a significant factor on larger movies, said Leitch.

Heyman said the lack of competitive tax breaks have meant it’s “clobbering’ time” for the B.C. film industry.

Ruth Huddleston, a sound mixer from the North Shore, said the lack of big movie projects has a trickle-down effect on workers. Those who would normally work on large movie projects move to TV series, she said, and there’s less work to go around for the industry’s approximately 24,000 workers. About 5,000 of those people live on the North Shore.

“I’m really concerned,” she said. “The tax credits need to be competitive with other jurisdictions.”

Currently the industry insiders aren’t sure what — if anything — is going to replace the Fantastic Four. Tomorrowland, a science fiction movie with George Clooney, will shoot in Vancouver later this summer.

“We’re waiting for the next big thing,” said Leitch. “It’s not like we’ve got nothing. We just want more.”

City won’t shelter cats up to tens of thousands of dollars per year. In 2011, the city spent $23,500 on sheltering cats.

In the first six months of 2013, it was $16,000 of the total $144,000 animal control budget.

“At the end of the day, we ended up being a housing facility for cats that were not being adopted,” McRae said. “The average length of staying there was 77 days. Some extremes were 300 or 400 days. The average time a dog is there is 24 to 72 hours, maximum.”

The reason for that is dogs are more likely to have owners looking for them, or if the dog has been abandoned, someone willing to adopt much sooner.

Vet bills too run into the hundreds of dollars before cats even enter the shelter.

“If it’s going to cost us a few hundred dollars to provide penicillin or antibiotics or something along those lines, then we will do so knowing that after we give this medication, this animal will be adoptable,” McRae said. “We will look at the animal for several criteria before we consider other alternatives like (euthanizing them).”

Making matters worse, the city is one of the only governments in the Lower Mainland to have such a bylaw, McRae said, and there are wordof-mouth anecdotes about people deliberately abandoning cats in the city because they know the cats will be looked after.

Now, instead of keeping the cats until they are adopted, the city is going to look to non-profits, like the Pacific Animal Foundation, which does a trap, neuter and release program, as well as veterinarians to assist and find forever homes for the otherwise unwanted kitties.

“We are not animal welfare. We’re not an adoption agency. We’re animal control and we need to figure a way to deal with this particular issue,” he said. “We’ve been acting outside the parameters of the bylaw for quite some time. The bylaw’s ineffective. It’s costing the taxpayers a ton of money for something other people could do much better.”

The city supports the Pacific Animal Foundation with a yearly grant but still, the foundation would rather see the city continue lending a hand in finding a home for cats in the shelter. “. . . If there is a stray, friendly cat, there should be a safe place for it to go. Residents expect that,” said Lana Simon, director of the foundation said in an email. “We would like to see the city make some sort of arrangement to use the District Animal Welfare shelter and have a small annual budget for those strays. The volunteer groups do not have the resources or funds to take on all the stray cats for a municipality.”

City council voted to repeal the 1999 bylaw unanimously with no discussion on July 22.

The city must vote again to finalize the repeal of the bylaw when council reconvenes in the fall.

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BRAD McRae, City of North Vancouver’s manager of bylaw services, and Suzan Berencsi, manager of Northwest Boarding Kennels, will be cuddling far fewer felines in the fall if the city follows through on repealing its cat regulation bylaw.

Slope erosion not DNV’s fault: report From page 1

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PETER Twist stands on the slope beneath his home’s garage that the District of North Vancouver says he must demolish. He must also remediate the slope above Mosquito Creek — much of it on district land — to municipal standards.

Coun. Alan Nixon added that a third-party consultant hired by the district came to the conclusion that none of the actions taken by the district put the slope at risk.

“Their report . . . unequivocally states that works the District of North Vancouver performed on the Mosquito Creek embankment and the reinforcement at the toe has not contributed to the erosion of the slope to the point where it was today,” he said.

Nixon went on to suggest that the couple appeal their $1.4-million tax assessment to reflect the market value, given that the home has been labelled as high risk, due to slope instability.

Twist found only one ally in Coun. Mike Little, who argued that the district should have resolved the problem before it ballooned into See Couple page 5

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the fiasco before council Monday night.

“It doesn’t mean we don’t have a stake foreseeing problems and addressing them while it’s a whole lot cheaper to remediate, particularly on our property before it spreads throughout the community. Had this been five of six or seven homes that were affected, you better believe the district would have been there to remediate the slope,” he said.

Outside the council chamber, Twist remained defiant. When asked how much council’s decision was going to cost him, Twist responded: “All it’s going to cost is the cost of a lawyer,” he said.

“We’re very polite, respectful people but we don’t get screwed quietly . . . . There’s been slope erosion for over 30 years on district land below our property that they’ve known about and had ample opportunity to remediate.”

Though he agrees it is in a precarious position, Twist said he will talk to his lawyer before he decides whether to bring the garage down, as

ordered by council. Other things the couple may consider in taking legal action is the loss of the use of their property, the loss of value in their property and the time they’ve spent dealing with the district on the issue.

As for the consultants’ report exonerating the district, Twist said he did not believe it was impartial. Twist told council he consulted with several geotechnical engineers all of whom agreed verbally that the slope should have been solidified from the bottom, not the top.

The district’s geotechnical consultant was not impartial in its report, he alleged.

His case should be worrying for anyone who lives on property next to a district-owned slope, Twist added.

“The district is obviously defining a precedent or a statement here. They will be inactive to remediate their lands without care for the private citizens that own land adjacent,” he said.

The final vote was 4-1 in favour of the order with Coun. Lisa Muri absent and Coun. Doug MacKay-Dunn arriving late.

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S mobs of ga-ga-eyed federal Liberals gushed at the arrival of party leader Justin Trudeau last week, the buzz that soon followed was his stance on marijuana. He favours legal, taxed and regulated pot to put Canadians in control of the substance rather than the criminals who enjoy a lucrative monopoly now.

We’re sure he said other things too, but that’s the story Lower Mainland media ran with.

His timing is fortuitous as organizers of the Sensible B.C. campaign are signing up volunteers to see if they can, via a petition, amend the provincial Police Act to specifically instruct police officers in the province to not arrest or prosecute for cases of simple marijuana possession.

Sensible B.C.’s attempt to effectively decriminalize marijuana is innovative

and shows cunning, but, at best, it can only be a half measure. If we’re ever going to have some sanity in our drug policy, it’s going to have to come from the feds, who have exclusive control over the Criminal Code.

But our current federal government has no interest in decriminalization or a legal taxation/regulation scheme, despite polls showing the majority of Canadians are on board with such an approach. The Tories still love their tough-on-crime theatre and its mandatory minimum prison sentences for people with as few as six pot plants.

The 2015 election will, we hope, be fought on other issues, but Trudeau’s marijuana policy may smoke out and engage a younger demographic who have previously shown less inclination to vote than their parents.

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Dear Editor: Regarding your July 17 story, Plans for Unstaffed Rail Bridge Worries Port, District Officials, by Brent Richter: The safety of our employees and the public is CN’s first priority. CN’s decision to install new technology to centralize the opening and closing of three moveable span bridges in the Lower Mainland follows a comprehensive risk assessment to ensure public safety.

We have installed additional cameras at all bridges to provide a full scope of view, our emergency response plan continues to be in place, and Marine Navigation Rules are being closely followed.

Once all bridgetenders have been fully trained on the integrated system, the main operations centre will be located at the Fraser River Bridge, where the majority of rail and marine traffic is. We will also continue to have the ability to put bridgetenders in place at any of the three bridges at any time, should the need arise.

The bottom line: The installation of this new automated technology will maintain public safety. We are working closely with Transport Canada as well as Port Metro Vancouver and our employees to ensure the security and safety of all our bridges.

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Dear Editor: I am concerned about the proposal by CN to destaff the Second Narrows railway lift bridge. As a recreational sailor we transit the bridge occasionally. A situation occurred on our last transit that demonstrates my concern. We were eastbound and radioed the bridge for a “lift.” This was granted immediately as there were no trains in the tunnel, and we proceeded through.

Up to this point the radio communication and raising the bridge could have been handled from anywhere because it worked.

My first concern is that following us by about a quarter mile was another sailboat who had not called. If we had cleared the bridge and the remote operator pushed the button to lower the span the second boat would have been in trouble because we were running with a flood tide of about four knots. The on-site operator just had to look out the window to see the other boat making their way along the south shore and the bridge was held for the next boat.

My second concern is that the tragedy at Lac-Mégantic should demonstrate the need to have trained and capable staff on the site of major operations such as this, especially with the increase of tonnage of shipping transiting the narrows every day.

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U.S. network’s Vancouver hyperbole was a puzzler Dear Editor: I was watching the news on a U.S. channel, one of my favourite programs.

They were discussing the recent death of well known Canadian actor Cory Monteith who mostly worked south of

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the border, although he died here. To my horror, they referred to Vancouver as “the drug capital of North America.” They mentioned the injection sites in a tone that implied those sites made us enablers.

I am aware that drugs are a problem

here as they are in many cities, however, it was a bit of a shock to hear us referred to in that way.

Am I naive? Do we deserve that title?

Dorian Bishop West Vancouver

Dear Editor: Just another morning commute.

This morning on my way to work I was, once again, passed too closely. I wish I was joking when I say that the van was a mere one to two inches from the left edge of my handlebars.

Passing too closely happens pretty regularly along my commute from the North Shore to Downtown and back again.

I don’t usually speak up — I don’t usually get the chance even if wanted to. But I did today. And it wasn’t the first time I’ve heard (or read) the “how else am I supposed to get by you” excuse.

Unfortunately, our MLAs, mayors and councils still haven’t addressed the lack of safe passing distance laws in B.C. Until they do, some education about road safety is needed. Drivers, please leave a safe distance when passing cyclists. Many jurisdictions have enacted safe passing distance laws specifically for drivers passing cyclists. Some actually specify the distance, and of those that do, the minimum is about three feet (for example, Nova Scotia requires one metre). Take a tape measure and look at how wide three feet is. Even if you don’t leave a full three feet, at no speed is it safe to leave less than two inches of space between your vehicle and a cyclist. The fact of not actually hitting the cyclist does not mean you left enough room!

So how else are you supposed to get by that pesky cyclist who’s sharing your road? If you can’t pass safely that does not mean you should pass unsafely. It means you shouldn’t pass.

Slow down, leave a safe following distance and wait until you can pass safely. That’s how else you’re suppose to get by — and it won’t kill you.

Natasha Reid North Vancouver

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THE provincial government is making a $2 million investment in a program that helps improve nutrition and supports local farmers.

The government announced last week that the Farmers’ Market Nutrition Coupon program would receive $2 million to build on the $2-million investment made in 2012 by the Provincial Health Services Authority. The coupon program is a collaboration of community groups and the B.C. Association of Farmers’ Markets to provide low-income families and seniors on the North Shore access to locally grown produce and food products.

“This program provides a great opportunity to help lowerincome families and seniors access nutritious local produce, while supporting our regional food producers,” said Jordan Sturdy, MLA for West Vancouver-Sea to Sky. The program runs until October and offers $15 worth of coupons on a weekly basis to those participating in either the Salvation Army New Hope Community Kitchen or the Sea to Sky Community Services cooking and skill-building programs. The programs are meant to give participants the skills and knowledge See Program page 9

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Specifically, West Vancouver Streamkeepers and the Pacific Salmon Foundation are being recognized for the salmon rearing pond the groups installed in Centennial Park in West Vancouver.

The Streamkeepers held a grand opening for the pond, which will serve as a temporary home for salmon fry to mature safely before they head to sea, earlier this year.

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struck by the dedication, creativity and passion of the angling groups that we met with in British Columbia,” said Robert Sopuck, MP for DauphinSwan River-Marquette, in a press release.

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The coupons are treated like cash and can be used at the farmers’ markets in Ambleside, Lonsdale Quay, Squamish and Pemberton.

West Vancouver-Capilano MLA Ralph Sultan said the coupons are a great way to help anyone with a limited income get the nutrition they need. “Our farmers’ markets offer fresh, healthy, locally grown food, and we want to ensure people of all income levels have access to it,” said Sultan.

The coupon program added 13 new markets for a total of 34 throughout the province and is expected to support around 1,300 families and 400 seniors this year.

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Help each other out in the backcountry: NSR Brent Richter brichter@nsnews.com

Lost hikers receive different levels of assistance from others

BACKCOUNTRY adventurers should be looking out for one another as it can make the difference between someone getting safely out of the woods or only getting more lost, says the head of North Shore Rescue.

NSR volunteers responded to two reports of lost hikers in the last week, both of which were brought to a successful close only because other hikers stopped and took the time, said Tim Jones,

NSR team leader.

On July 25, a woman and her three children, aged seven to 13, were hiking on the BCMC Trail when they lost their way and wound up on the Skyline Trail, not knowing how to get out.

A male trail runner happened by the lost family and called 9-1-1 on their behalf using the woman’s phone and gave them some directions on how to get home but then immediately

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took off before dispatch could get an exact location. With the family being panicked, tired and not having a good grasp of English, North Shore Rescue tried in vain to pinpoint where they were. Making matters worse, the trail runner offered some counterproductive advice, Jones said.

“Whether she interpreted it wrong or not, . . . she did state to us that he told her not to call search and rescue or she’d be charged. It actually made things worse, because right after that, they kept on moving. We had no idea where they were,” Jones said.

That is precisely why NSR and virtually every other search and rescue organization refuses to charge for their services, Jones added.

Luckily, as NSR volunteers were forming a trapline around Skyline, a second more helpful trail runner ran into the lost family, and called Jones directly and waited with the rescue subjects until volunteers arrived.

Another lost and unprepared hiker was “extremely lucky” on Saturday night after he made several wrong turns and wound up halfway up Crown Mountain. NSR dispatched 11 searchers into the area, but it was a helpful trio of well-prepared hikers who happened by the man that was crucial to him getting out safely in the dark, according to NSR. Those hikers are now being praised for escorting the man and preventing the need for an all-out search in the dark with no indication as to his whereabouts.

“I know it can upset your planned hike or your run, but we really respectfully ask people, if do you come across people who are lost, escort them out, especially if they’ve been lost for two or three hours,” Jones said.” To me, it’s everyone’s responsibility.”

WV police arrest woman for attacks Brent Richter brichter@nsnews.com

A North Vancouver woman has been arrested after two alleged unprovoked attacks on strangers in West Vancouver.

West Vancouver police received a report just after 3:30 p.m.

Saturday that a woman waiting for the bus just west of Lions Gate Bridge had been thrown to the ground and had her hair pulled.

Before officers arrived, the suspect boarded a bus and travelled west to Park Royal where, police say she was ordered off the bus. Shortly thereafter, the woman allegedly attacked another unsuspecting victim, pulling her hair and kicking her in the head.

Constables arrested her soon after. Neither victim was seriously harmed, police say.

Baffling in the case is the lack of a known motive. Neither of the two victims nor the assailant knew each other.

“Given observations made by police at the time of the arrest, the suspect was taken to Lions Gate Hospital and later released back to police custody,” a press release from Const. Jeff Palmer, West Vancouver police spokesman, reads.

The 37-year-old suspect has been released but must appear in court on Aug. 14 to answer to charges. Police are recommending Crown counsel charge her with assault and uttering threats.

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City of North Vancouver proud of its 2012 Annual report promises enhanced business relationship

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THE City of North Vancouver had a year of accomplishments in 2012, according to the municipality’s annual report.

The recently released document lists climate adaptation, local food production and alternative transportation as examples of continued achievements.

“We created 37 childcare spaces and 10,000 square feet of affordable housing,” said Isabel Gordon, director of finance.

She also cited trail construction in Heywood Park, car-sharing programs and a Green Can program to reduce landfill waste.

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information and the city’s goals for the current year.

“We want to enhance our relationship with the business community,” said Gordon. “We will be working, particularly with the Lower Lonsdale business community on their Business Improvement Association initiative.”

But the city’s achievements were not enough to deter frustration from some of the public on how and where the money is being spent.

Kerry Morris, an East 14th Street resident, was unhappy with the Lonsdale Energy Corporation’s more than $160,000 debt payment, the $3,000 it paid in interest and the approximately $2 million of total debt issued and outstanding as of the end of last year.

“I’ve been a business man

for a lot of years. They call this a dog where I come from,” said Kerry Morris. “These costs do not fully reflect the burden the city is incurring of cutting up road that isn’t worn out.”

Morris said he did not see it as a sustainable business unless rates were increased. “As a taxpayer, I’m unhappy,” he said.

When asked by Mayor Darrell Mussatto if there was a schedule to pay back the debt acquired by LEC, Gordon said

it was not uncommon for larger energy companies to repay debt over a long period of time.

“There is no schedule to repay debt that is as yet in place,” said Gordon. “The road right of way is removed for all sorts of development and for many different types of utilities and it would be very difficult to assign a lifecycle cost to that.”

For resident Ivan Leonard, construction costs were also an issue.

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lot of the equipment. Why do we use our staff and not just contract the work out?” said Leonard, addressing council.

City engineer Douglas Pope said maintenance and utility installation are done by city crews for the most part.

“The city has done that for a long number of years and found that to be the most efficient use of city resources,” said Pope. “All our paving is done by contractors, so it’s typically a balance.”

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A North Vancouver man found not criminally responsible for the murder of his father will spend another year in a psychiatric hospital.

Jordan Ramsay was sent to the forensic psychiatric hospital in Port Coquitlam last year after he brutally bludgeoned his father to death and seriously injured his mother on Nov. 5, 2011 while the couple was sleeping. Ramsay, who was 28 at the time, was found not criminally responsible because he was suffering from schizophrenia and having psychotic delusions. Health professionals said Ramsay was highly under-medicated for his condition. He had been prescribed a high dose of the anti-psychotic drug risperidone in early 2011, but it was discovered he was taking only a small amount of that dose in the days leading up to the murder.

The B.C. Review Board reassessed custody status of Ramsay on July 22 and determined that he will remain in the hospital for another 12 months. He will be “under the generaldirectionandsupervision of the director of adult forensic psychiatric services.” He is allowed escorted access to the community, but not allowed to “acquire, possess or use any firearm,” and “must present himself before the Review Board when required.”

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Society president Margaret Coates, City of North Vancouver Mayor Darrell Mussatto, Del Dimock and society vice-president Carolyn Dykeman An appreciation event was held June 19 at Silver Harbour Centre to honour the hard work and dedication of the 160 local residents who volunteer their time to the North Shore Keep Well Society. The organization offers a community-based wellness program for seniors at seven community centres across the North Shore. Now in its 26th year, Keep Well provides an opportunity for people aged 55+ to participate in a variety of activities, including mild exercise, nutrition counselling, blood pressure monitoring, massage, group discussions and socializing. The luncheon paid tribute to the efforts of volunteers who continue to make the program a success. Info: keepwellsociety.ca.

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HOME IDEAS Columnist Barb Lunter sets the outdoor dining table. page 14

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Todd Major I had never heard of a “professional forager” before I watched a TED lecture given by Tama Matsuoka Wong.

What exactly is a professional forager you ask? Well, apparently there’s a whole subset of society that searches for wild plants to harvest as food. Sounds like a bunch of tofu eating hippies living in a commune somewhere out in the bush running around half naked foraging like wild animals.

Well Tama, as she is called, is no hippie, she is a wife, mother of three and former lawyer who graduated from Harvard Law School who worked for 25 years as a financial services lawyer in Tokyo, Hong Kong and New York until she returned to New Jersey to rediscover her love of the natural world.

Tama won the New Jersey Forest Stewardship Award for her stewardship on her property in western New Jersey. And along with the New Jersey Audubon Society, she wrote a booklet called Meadows on the Menu describing how to turn residential lawns or fallow fields into meadows, for ornamental and edible purposes. Her idea is interesting in that it could partially solve three problems: the damaging environmental consequences of herbicides used for weed control, the spread of invasive plants, and the modern industrial farming system that is polluting soil, air and water on our planet.

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THE invasive Japanese knotweed plant is rich in vitamin C and the anti-cancer nutrient resveratrol. The tender new shoots can be eaten like asparagus.

Foraged Flavor: Finding Fabulous Ingredients in your Backyard or Farmers Market she describes the “deliciousness of weeds.” As Tama puts it, “We have to undo our habits, be a little more messy and untidy in our gardens and understand that wild weeds are nutrient dense and flavour dense.” She even boldly proposes that the problem of invasive Japanese knotweed can be solved by simply cutting off their new shoots as they emerge and

eating them like asparagus.

With Tama’s paradigm shifting thoughts in mind I have put together a few edible weeds and invasive plants for the dinner table.

But first a word of caution.

Many plants are highly poisonous and deadly to ingest and therefore be warned: no person should ever eat any wild plant or weed without first accurately identifying that the plant is in fact edible and not poisonous.

Japanese knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum): This lovely but vigorous plant native to Asia has invaded our shores and is now so widespread that eradication is almost impossible. However the tender new shoots of knotweed are eaten in Japan as “itadori.” The taste is reported to be similar to asparagus and it goes well with butter and lemon.

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Impress guests with outdoor table decor Home Ideas

Barb Lunter THERE is something nice about setting an outdoor dining table at this time of year.

The long summer days allow us to sit outside and enjoy the last of the day’s heat. If you are planning to host company anytime soon or perhaps you have a special celebration in the works, here are a few great little table setting ideas you may be able to use.

Lemon sailboat place card settings This is a cute idea I saw at a friend’s party last year. The theme was nautical and the

table was set with yellow and white decor. You will require some decorative paper, small toothpicks, white craft glue, scissors and a ballpoint pen.

To make the sailboats simply purchase a bag of lemons from your local grocery store. Wash and slice them in half. Using your scissors, cut two small sails from your decorative paper and set aside. Take a single toothpick and glue one sail to each side. Let dry. Once the sail is dry simply insert the toothpick into the lemon and place on a small, yellow napkin on each place setting. Write the attendee’s name on the sail with the ballpoint pen.

Hosta coasters If you are fortunate enough to have these beauties in your garden at this time of year then this idea is easy and fast to assemble. Simply cut a few of your larger hosta leaves from your plant and give them a good wash. Let dry and place one at each table setting with a cool glass of water on top. These hosta leaves are also fantastic wrapped around an ice bucket and secured with a piece of jute or garden twine.

Wrapping paper runner This is a cute idea for a brightly coloured luncheon theme or brunch. It’s also great for kids’ parties. We all have leftover wrapping paper in our closets. Next time you host an outdoor party simply unwind the paper and pull it across lengthwise down your table. Secure with strong tape under each end. Place your plates and co-ordinating napkins down the sides of the table.

Shower ring napkin holders Next time you are in your local dollar store, pick up a few of the plastic or wooden shower rings. These are great to use as napkin holders for a dinner party. If you are planning a nautical theme, a cute idea is to paint blue and red stripes on the white napkin ring and thread a white napkin through the hole. Place these on white plates dressed with white, red or blue napkins.

Barb Lunter is a freelance writer with a passion for home décor, entertaining and floral design.

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Harvest wild edibles from non-polluted areas From page 13 nectar, mixed with goldenrod nectar, to produce a honey with a strong, distinctive flavour. The health benefits of knotweed include high levels of vitamin C and the anti-cancer nutrient resveratrol which is a neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory nutrient also found in the skin of grapes and red wine.

Eat only the new shoots by steaming them, adding them to soups or in baked desserts.

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale): Europeans have eaten dandelions for some time, but North Americans are slow to accept this tasty weed for dinner.

Dandelions contain potassium, vitamin A and C and a serving of the leaves contains the same amount of calcium as a half cup of milk. Reported to be a good liver and

blood cleanser, all parts of the plant are edible raw or cooked but some parts can be a little bitter unless they are at least steamed. Young leaves and flowers are used raw in salads. Leaves and flowers can be sautéed or cooked in soups and stews.

According to Tama, dandelion goes well with beef and clear noodles. If you want decaffeinated coffee, grind up the root to make a morning cup of Joe. And don’t forget to make that delicious and intoxicating dandelion wine. Dandelions are easy to find growing in the front lawn so harvesting should be easy.

Clover (Trifolium species): This lovely little gem is an important food source for beneficial insects and bees. New clover leaves and flowers can be eaten raw or dried but they are most tasty when lightly sautéed or steamed. The creeping stems and the roots should be cooked and can

be eaten in soups or with meat. The seed heads can be ground into flour. Clover can cause bloating and should not be eaten in excessive amounts, especially older plant parts that accumulate alkaloids.

There are so many other tasty weeds like purslane, pineapple weed and burdock to be eaten. Always harvest your weeds and wild edibles from areas that are not polluted by cars or other industrial pollution sources, not sprayed by pesticides and free of animal feces. So hang up the herbicides and enjoy some happy and safe foraging for weeds in the backyard.

Todd Major is a journeyman horticulturist, garden designer and builder, teacher, skills trainer and organic advocate. For advice contact him at stmajor@shaw.ca.

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HOME green guide From page 13 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. Fee: $25 per non-member family or $15 per member family.

Registration required: 604718-5898 or familyprograms@ vandusen.org.

The Fascinating World of Bears: Biologist David Cook is back by popular demand to speak about the American black bear, highlighting aspects of their management on the North Shore Thursday, Aug. 15, 7-8:45 p.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Registration required: 604-929-3727.

Art in the Garden — Show and Sale: In order to get the public to rediscover the gardens, more than 30 artists’ work will be displayed amongst the foliage Aug. 17 and 18 from noon to 5 p.m. at Park & Tilford Gardens, 333 Brooksbank Ave., North Vancouver.

GardenSmart Workshop — Fantastic Food Forests: Learn about what a food forest is, along with tips and pointers on perennial and edible landscapes Wednesday, Aug. 21, 6:30-8 p.m. at Queen Mary Community Garden, 230 W. Keith Road, North Vancouver.

Fee: $8.25.

Registration required: 604-990-3755.

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Beginner Herbalism Classes: All ages are welcome to start herbal learning in a medicine garden and kitchen Saturdays,

Aug. 24 and Sept. 21, 2-4 p.m. in the Hamilton Heights area, North Vancouver. Free, space is limited. Registration: Heidi, miss_dandelion@hotmail.com.

Lynnmouth Park Rehabilitation Project: Help remove invasive plants, plant native plants and learn about the local ecology while restoring the native plant population in the park Sunday, Sept. 15 from 10 a.m. to noon. Meet at Mountain Equipment Co-op, 212 Brooksbank Dr., North Vancouver. Info: dmcdonald@evergreen.ca.

Bird Survey: All levels of birders welcome on the first Saturday of the month, 8 a.m.12:30 p.m. at Maplewood Flats Conservation Area, 2645 Dollarton Hwy., North Vancouver. Info: 604-9034471. Info: wildbirdtrust.org.

Assembly, 4840 Capilano Rd., North Vancouver. New members welcome. Guests: $5.

Info: 604-980-4964.

of organizations accepting fresh produce visit nsrp.bc.ca.

Deep Cove Garden Club meets the fourth Thursday of each month (except July, August and December) from 7 to 10 p.m. in the Multicultural Seniors’ Room at Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver.

Meetings include speakers, workshops and field trips. Info: Elaine, 604-929-2928 or Chris, 604-924-1628.

Edible Garden Project Volunteer Orientation Night takes place the second Monday of every month at 6 p.m. Learn about the projects the Edible Garden Project is running and how to get involved.

Location will be provided upon registration. Registration and info: ediblegardenproject. com or email volunteer@ ediblegardenproject.com.

— compiled by Debbie Caldwell

Donate Surplus Harvest: The NorthShoreRecycling program encourages gardeners to donate surplus harvest to local food banks and shelters. No donation is too small and donations are accepted year round. For a list

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Capilano Flower Arranging Club meets the second Wednesday of each month (except July and August), 7:30 p.m. at Delbrook Community Centre, 600 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. They have demonstrations, guest speakers and workshops. New members and guests welcome.

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A18 - North Shore News - Wednesday, July 31, 2013

HOME BUILDING BY DESIGN

Anticipate the phases of construction Dalit Holzman Contributing Writer

TO anyone outside the construction industry, the process of building might easily feel daunting.

As with any other field, terminologies and acronyms abound, making our lingo sometimes sound completely foreign to people outside the business. Over the next few weeks I hope to shed some light on the standard phases of construction in order to help readers feel a bit more at home with building a home. In this part I have used a sequential checklist format for your easy future reference.

Pre-construction phase n Design process: a homeowner can work with a designer, an architect or even directly with a design-build construction company for this. (In the case of single-family residential construction within the Vancouver area, an architect’s stamp is not necessary from a municipal point of view.) It is helpful to be upfront during this process with overall budget requirements so that the home being designed can best fit within them.

In this regard, it is advantageous to have your builder selected early on so that their knowledge of real-world costs can be utilized during the design process. n Construction plans are finalized. n A builder is selected (visit cliffhangerhouse. com for one North Vancouverite’s insightful account of “Choosing a Contractor”). n Homeowner begins selecting products in

conjunction with the design team (you may or may not decide to bring on the services of an interior designer for your project). n Builder prepares home warranty documents for building permit submission. n Plans are submitted to municipal approval body. n Builder prepares a line item budget (upon municipal stamped approval of any design and engineering plans). n Budget is finalized. n Homeowner secures project financing. n Homeowner determines who will fulfill the role of consultant and payment certifier during construction (this often is the designer of the home). n Homeowner, consultant and builder sign the construction contract after full legal review.

Construction phase n Ongoing: builder tracks the timeline and budget, updating the homeowner regularly. n Ongoing: change orders issued and approved (to request major modifications). n Trees and plants protected as defined by municipality. n Site is mobilized with temporary power and onsite equipment storage/office facility. n Site is surveyed/pinned for excavation. n Road access is created. n Site is prepared: demolition, excavation and blasting. n Temporary de-watering put in place if needed. n Building footprint is surveyed/pinned. n Footings are poured with subsequent municipal, engineering, geotechnical

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BUILDING a new home can be intimidating for those outside the construction business. Columnist Dalit Holzman sheds light on the process and helps decipher industry jargon. inspections. n Foundation is poured with subsequent municipal, engineering inspections. n Exterior concrete (stairs, walkways, etc.) are engineered. n Homeowner is now eligible to receive “first draw” of construction financing upon bank appraisal of job site. n Frame is built with subsequent municipal, engineering inspections. n Roofing and deck are installed. n Mechanical trades phase: HVAC (heating, venting and air conditioning), plumbing, electrical. n Windows and doors are installed. n Envelope and rain-screen are built. n Municipal and engineering inspections. n Homeowner is now eligible to receive “second draw” of construction financing upon bank appraisal of job site. n Insulation and drywall are built. n Homeowner is now eligible to receive “third draw” of construction financing upon bank appraisal of jobsite. n Interior finishing is built: floors, lighting/

plumbing fixtures, painting, millwork, kitchen/bathroom cabinets, tile, etc. n Exterior finishing is built: siding, painting, railings, etc. n Exterior pool is built if necessary. n Appliances are installed. n Property is landscaped. n Final municipal inspection carried out to secure occupancy permit. n Homeowner/builder walk-through and final approval. n Homeowner is now eligible to receive “final draw” of construction financing upon bank appraisal of job site.

Post-construction n Builder provides homeowner with project binder noting all relevant contacts, products, finishes, maintenance procedures. n Home warranty document enrolment and activation.

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Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - North Shore News - A19

PARENTING

Boredom is the kids’ problem, not yours

EMMA walks into the kitchen with her head down and whines, “I’m bored.” She then looks up at you expectantly.

You are going to be the solution to her problem.

And that’s the point. It’s her problem, not yours. If you believe that it’s your job to come up with a solution, you will definitely go nuts.

You’ll suggest a range of exciting and interesting options and offer to set out art supplies, arrange play dates, plan outings and suggest sleepovers. All of which are terrific summer activities for kids but not of any interest to the whining youngster. No matter what you say she will whine, “No, I don’t want to do that.”

The whining continues, “I don’t feel like playing with Chandra, going to the aquarium means too much walking.” Now you are hooked into trying to come up with the perfect solution.

Meanwhile, Emma is having a great time getting your undivided attention.

What happens if you decide that her boredom is her problem? She walks into the kitchen with her head down and whines, “I’m bored.” You glance up and respond, “Oh, and what do you plan to do about that? If you come up with a plan and need help, let me know and I will be happy to assist you.”

The more scheduled her school year was, the more likely it is that she will have problems with free time. But

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suddenly booking up every spare minute is not the answer.

As a matter of fact, not only is down time a good plan during the summer, it’s also a good idea during the school year. Unscheduled down time is important for a number of reasons.

It gives her a chance to simply rest with no expectations of activity. She can sit under a tree and let her mind flow. She will daydream.

She might imagine all sorts of wonderful ideas and even start planning her future.

Her daydreams can lead to thinking about what she wants to be when she grows up. Or she may simply dream about what she wants to have happen in the next school year. So many of our kids spend so much time on a continual merry-go-round they never have time to consider, to dream or to plan.

Down time also teaches her to learn how to spend her time when there is no plan in place.

She will learn what she likes to do rather than what class or activity is next on the agenda.

Creativity comes more

often from free time than in the middle of activity. She may come up with a wonderful idea for her play.

Your role is to be supportive once she makes a decision. What if she and her brother decide to take out all their Lego, small cars and figures and create a town? You can provide some space and let them continue the play over a number of days. They may decide to set up a camp in the backyard. Make it a project that doesn’t need picking up every night.

It’s a good idea to have a mix of down time and active time. Sit down each weekend and do some planning. What would she like to do next week? Are there any places she’s been keen to visit?

If possible, try to spend some special time with each of your kids. That can include having them learn how to do some cooking with you or fold laundry. It can also include a one-on-one outing to a concert, for a shopping trip or out to lunch.

Make books available for reading, have art supplies at the ready, be prepared to turn lunch into a picnic in the backyard.

Boredom can be a gift and it’s her problem. So relax, and let her learn whatever her boredom will teach her.

Kathy Lynn is a professional speaker and author of Who’s In Charge Anyway? and But Nobody Told Me I’d Ever Have to Leave Home. If you want to read more, sign up for her informational newsletter at parentingtoday.ca.

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ALONG AMBLESIDE’S SPECTACULAR WATERFRONT For complete schedule of events see our Festival Guide online

PERFORMING ARTS THE ONNI GROUP SUNSET CONCERT SERIES This popular series takes place at 7:30 p.m. every evening in John Lawson Park.

Come early as this concert series fills the park with festival goers as some of BC’s best musical talents take to the West Vancouver Community Foundation Main Stage. From rock, blues and jazz, to classical and world music, there is something for everyone and all musical tastes at the festival this year. The dynamic and eclectic line-up includes: HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: Spirit of the West Friday, August 2 Saturday, August 3 Gary Comeau & The Voodoo All Stars Sunday, August 4 Cousin Harley Monday, August 5 Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra Tuesday, August 6 Champagne Republic Wednesday, August 7 Tiller’s Folly Thursday, August 8 Liam Titcomb Friday, August 9 Soulstream Saturday, August 10 Rumba Calzada Sunday, August 11

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And much more music all day and night!

For full schedule visit harmonyarts.ca OPENING NIGHT CINEMA IN THE PARK Presented by West Vancouver Optometry Friday, August 2: Life of Pi (2012) LOCATION: John Lawson Park TIME: 9 p.m.

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VISUAL ARTS The Pacific Arbour Group Exhibition is a juried exhibition of mixed media artworks from local talents. This year’s show has given artists the theme of “A Responsive Landscape”. Visit our website to see all of the exhibiting art including information about the artists!

NEWS photo Mike Wakefield

Business of babysitting INSTRUCTOR Lea Johnston (left) teaches Daniella Pope how to change a diaper at Babysiting in a Day, an interactive course for youth aged 11 to 15. Students learn how to get along with and care for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and school-aged children, and how to handle emergencies and provide first aid.

Cost: $55, includes the Canadian Red Cross Babysitter’s Manual. Remaining dates are Saturday, Aug. 3, Tuesday, Aug. 27 and Wednesday, Aug. 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver.

To register, call 604-988-8835 or email susancowan@telus.net.

Exhibition runs August 2-11, 2013 at: • Music Box, upstairs (1546 Argyle Avenue) • West Vancouver Memorial Library, Upper Gallery (1950 Marine Drive)

khuis Larissa Blo • Ferry Building Gallery (1414 Argyle Avenue) • Outdoor Exhibition Tent (east side of the Ferry Building) FOR THE LOVE OF ART Located next to the Ferry Building Gallery, enjoy a new addition to the festival – a children’s art exhibition, sponsored by DENTISTRY-ON-BELLEVUE. All artwork is created by kids 13 years and under. Opening Reception takes place Friday, August 2 from 6-7 p.m. Exhibition is open all 10 days of the festival.

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FOOD & DRINK RARE Enjoy an evening of seafood and art! The beachfront at Lawson Creek Studio will transform into a contemporary casual dining lounge sponsored by Fresh St. Market. The unique and rare event will feature food by Rodney’s Oyster House and art from the West Vancouver Museum. An evening not to be missed!

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and provide positive reading experience for school-aged children. Info and registration: 604-925-7408.

Parent and Tot Playdates: Parents and their tots are invited to enjoy face painting, crafts, balloons and a magic show Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon until Aug. 20 at The Village at Park Royal (between Cactus Club and Urban Barn).

Special Summer Children’s Programming: The North Vancouver District Public Libraries will offer special programs for children during the summer. For details call 604929-3727, ext. 3 for Parkgate; 604-984-0286, ext. 8141 for Lynn Valley and 604-9874471, ext. 8175 for Capilano.

Bugs, Butterflies and Beyond: Buzz into the library for a fun afternoon of stories, games and crafts for ages four and older Wednesday, July 31, 2-3 p.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Registration required: 604-984-0286, ext. 8141.

Book Buddies: Tuesdays until Aug. 6, 2-4 p.m. and Wednesdays until Aug. 7, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Teen volunteers motivate

Mad Science — Rockets: This is your chance to be a rocket scientist. Investigate the four forces of flight and explore the science involved in rocket construction Thurs-

day, Aug. 1, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Open to children Grades K-3. Info and registration: 604925-7408.

Mad Science — Space Travel: Learn what it takes to be a true globetrotter. Race a balloon rocket and design your own car engine as you learn about thrust Thursday, Aug. 1, 1-2 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Open to children in Grades 3-7. Info and registration: 604925-7408.

Fire Hall Storytime: Join the librarian for stories, songs and a chance to see fire trucks up close and meet a real firefighter Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2-2:45 p.m. at Deep Cove/ Seymour Fire Station, 3891 Mount Seymour Parkway, North Vancouver. Registration required: 604-929-3727, ext.

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— compiled by Debbie Caldwell

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NEIGHBOURHOODS Noteworthy neighbours

Local youths dance their way to the top A number of dancers from North Vancouver’s Pro Arté Centre fared well at the recent Provincial Festival of Performing Arts B.C.

The studio had eight representatives at the festival, held in Chilliwack earlier this year, and six qualified for the finals, according to Pro Arté Centre teaching staff member Kim Dixon in a written statement.

Results are as follows: ■ Áine Miller, provincial finalist, provincial representative from Victoria DanceWorks for Intermediate Modern.

■ Asia Sinnes, provincial champion, provincial representative from Victoria DanceWorks for Intermediate Jazz.

■ Alisha Ahmadi, provincial finalist, John Emerson Memorial Scholarship for Most Outstanding Performance in the Provincial Dance Finals, Provincial Representative from Victoria DanceWorks for Senior Modern, Provincial Alternate from Victoria DanceWorks for Senior Jazz.

■ Caitlin McKinnon, provincial representative from Pacwest Festival for Senior Modern, Provincial Alternate from Victoria DanceWorks for Senior Modern.

■ Madeleine Gilbert, provincial representative from Victoria DanceWorks for Intermediate Ballet.

■ Kay Budworth, provincial finalist, provincial representative from Victoria DanceWorks for Junior Ballet.

■ Katrina McKinnon, provincial finalist, provincial representative from Victoria DanceWorks for Junior Jazz.

■ Michaela Gobas, provincial finalist, Scholarship for Outstanding Ballet Performance in the Provincial Dance Finals,

provincial representative from Pacwest Festival for Senior Ballet.

Sinnes, Ahmadi and McKinnon were also invited to compete at the New York City Dance Alliance National Finals in New York.

North Shore resident Arielle Locke also competed at the Provincial Festival of Performing Arts B.C. and was named Senior (Level III) Modern Provincial winner. Locke, a student at Sentinel secondary, represented the Surrey Festival of Dance. According to a written statement, her two qualifying solos were choreographed by Karissa Barry and Josh Beamish (Move: The Company). Locke currently trains under the artistic direction of David Raymond and Tiffany Tregarthen of Modus Operandi, a Vancouver contemporary dance initiative for emerging young artists. She previously attended Vanleena Dance Academy of North Vancouver’s half day program.

••• A number of North Shore students were among the 100 who received The Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Awards, presented by Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, at a ceremony held recently at Victoria’s Government House.

According to a written statement, local recipients included Alina Salemohamed, Faiyaz Moosa, Imraan Juma, Imran Moosa and Natasha Teja.

Their group leader is Rashid Fatehali.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award was founded in 1956 and is intended to help young people develop a sense of responsibility to themselves and to their communities.

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A number of dancers from Pro Arté Centre (including back row: Áine Miller, Asia Sinnes, Alisha Ahmadi and Caitlin McKinnon; and front row: Madeleine Gilbert, Kay Budworth and Katrina McKinnon) received top marks at the recent Provincial Festival of Performing Arts B.C.

Send details, along with your contact information, for our regular Noteworthy Neighbours section to emcphee@nsnews.com.

Time Traveller

photo courtesy of the West Vancouver Archives/submitted by the West Vancouver Historical Society

THIS is a photo of Kay Meek’s summer home at 1865 Bellevue Ave. It was taken sometime during the 1930s or 1940s. She was a major contributor to arts and culture in West Vancouver, including such projects as the Seawalk, Silk Purse Arts Centre, Ferry Building Gallery, West Vancouver Memorial Library, West Vancouver Seniors’ Activity Centre, West Vancouver Museum and Archives, Harmony Arts Festival and Kay Meek Centre.

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CELEBRATIONS

Gillian Chant and Neal Kelvin James Pocklington James Pocklington was born on May 28, 1933. He recently celebrated his 80th birthday on a cruise to Alaska with his wife Simone, their five children and lots of grandkids.

The Pocklingtons were married in 1955, and James says Simone has been “the wind beneath my wings.”

John and Hiltraud Chant along with John and Patricia Kelvin are pleased to announced the engagement of their children Gillian Chant and Neal Kelvin. The engagement took place in Paris and the wedding is scheduled for May 2014.

Vera Grant Diane and John Washington Diane and John Washington were married Aug. 12, 1983. Family and friends wish them love on their 30th wedding anniversary.

Vera Grant is celebrating her 90th birthday on Aug. 1. She has lived in the City of North Vancouver for 67 years. Her family and friends wish her a very happy birthday.

Enclose a good-quality photo and a description of your wedding announcement, milestone anniversary (first, fifth and every subsequent five years) or birthday (80 years and every fifth year thereafter) along with contact information and we’ll try to include it on our Celebrations page. Email to rduane@nsnews.com or drop off at #100-126 East 15th St., North Vancouver. Celebrations is a free service and there is no guarantee submissions will be published. Text may be edited for length and style.

Jeffrey Mitchelmore and Jennifer Meyer Chris and Rebecca Meyer, of North Vancouver, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Jennifer Meyer and Jeffrey Mitchelmore, son of Richard and Brenda Mitchelmore, of Saanich, B.C. The wedding is scheduled for May 2014.

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singing.Info:lynnvalleychurch. com or 604-987-2114.

Salsa by the Sea: Love the music, rhythms and dance of Latin America? Learn to salsa on Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. until Aug. 29, outside the Ferry Building Gallery, 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver (weather permitting). Drop-in fee: $6. Info: ferrybuildinggallery.com or 604-925-7290.

byoV (bring your own voice) Community Choir is now accepting registrations for the 2013/2014 year.

The year is divided into three terms that cost $40 each, with rehearsals on Thursday nights from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Lynn Valley United Church, 3201 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver. The choir sings all kinds of music and emphasizes singing for the joy and love of

Waterfront Theatrical Walking Tours: Shipyard Sal and Sam will sing, dance and tell stories about Burrard Dry Dock during the Second World War Wednesdays-Saturdays, 1:30-3 p.m. during July and August at Shipbuilder’s Square, 15 Wallace Mews, North Vancouver. Free. Info: 604-990-3700, ext. 8008.

Summerfest 2013 will return to Lonsdale Quay Market and will run every weekend until

Sept. 1. This family friendly festival will feature a variety of free activities for all ages. For a full schedule of events and info: lonsdalequay.com.

A Day in Court: A unique opportunity to walk through the justice system and learn about the role of police, crown and courts in dealing with domestic violence cases on the North Shore Wednesday, July 31 at the RCMP Building, 147 East 14th St., 9-10:30 a.m. or 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the North Vancouver Courthouse, 200 East 23rd St. Free. Registration required: surjeet@sidhuconsultants.ca.

Summer Garden Party: Appetizers, refreshments and giveaways are included in the Connected Woman Association’s summer soiree, scheduled for 5 p.m. July 31 at 333 Brooksbank Avenue. Free for members, $20 for non-mem-

bers. Registration: theconnectedwoman.com/event/ tcwa-garden-party.

Artisan Fair: Hand-crafted jewelry, toys, original artwork and more will be on display at summer craft fairs at the North Vancouver civic plaza at 14th Street and Lonsdale Avenue.

Fairs are scheduled for Aug. 10 and 24 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: nvartscouncil.ca/ events.

Norgate’s Community Block Party will be held on Saturday, Aug. 10 from noon to 4 p.m. in the 1200-1300-blocks on West 15th St., North Vancouver. Enjoy ethnic foods, street hockey, information booths plus much more.

One-on-One Computer Assistance: Sign up for 30 minutes of personalized help with the Internet, email, word processing, social media or

an e-reader Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2:30-4 p.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Registration required: 604-929-3727.

Info: nvdpl.ca.

Technology Class: Learn how to read e-books, check emails and use apps on your e-reader and tablet Wednesday, Aug. 14, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Registration required: 604-925-7405.

First Annual Zombie Dance will be held on Saturday, Aug. 17, 5-10 p.m. Central Lonsdale on the west side between 19th-20th St, North Vancouver. This fun filled evening will have a zombie fashion show, zombie music, zombie dogs and so much more.

One-on-One Computer Assistance: Sign up for 30 minutes of personalized help

with the Internet, email, word processing, social media or an e-reader Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2:30-4 p.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Registration required: 604-929-3727.

Info: nvdpl.ca.

Musical Ride: One of Canada’s most recognized icons, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police will be performing at Mahon Park, Jones Ave & W. 21st St, North Vancouver Wednesday, Aug. 21 for two shows, 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Free. Info:nvan. rcmp-grc.gc.ca.

— compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email information for your non-profit, by donation or nominal fee event to listings@ nsnews.com. To post online, go to nsnews.com, scroll to Community Events and click on Add Your Event.

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YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to EXCEPTIONAL CUISINE

Cooking kebabs can be fun Romancing the Stove Angela Shellard

FOUR little words: meat on a stick.

Whether you thread them on bamboo, stainless steel or a samurai sword, kebabs are fun to make and even more fun to eat.

There are lots of variations using different kinds of meat or sausage, veggies and fruit. To allow even cooking, try to keep the pieces roughly the same size and thickness and don’t pack them too tightly on the skewer. Brush the assembled kebabs with a tasty glaze before placing on the grill and also during cooking.

A traditional accompaniment is rice pilaf, but I’ve paired the following chicken kebab recipe with a zesty cole slaw. And there’s a classic shortcake for dessert.

Polynesian Chicken Kebabs Half of a ripe pineapple, peeled and cored ¾ cup rib and chicken style barbecue sauce 1 tsp finely minced fresh ginger 1 tsp Tabasco sauce NEWS photo Mike Wakefield ½ tsp curry powder (or chili powder) CHICKEN kebabs with a Polynesian flavour pair well with rice and a spicy, creamy 2 lbs boneless, skinless cole slaw. chicken thighs, cut into sauce, ginger, Tabasco and curry powder in a small bowl. quarters In a medium bowl, toss the chicken with one third of the 1 large red pepper, cut into one-inch cubes 12 bamboo skewers, soaked in warm water for at least one sauce and let it marinate for 15 minutes. In another bowl, combine the pineapple and red pepper chunks with half of hour (or use metal skewers) the remaining sauce. Preheat the barbecue to medium high 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro and grease the grill racks thoroughly. Thread the chicken Lime wedges as garnish alternately onto the skewers with the pineapple and red pepper pieces. Grill, turning as needed, for approximately Cut the pineapple into one-inch chunks; do this on a rimmed plate so you catch the juice. Measure out one tablespoon of the juice and combine it with the barbecue See Strawberries page 28

Eatery has authentic flavour Chris Dagenais Contributing writer

AS you walk along the 200 block of West Esplanade in North Vancouver, the sound of Mexican pop music becomes audible.

The music emanates from Cinco de Mayo Mexican Grill, a restaurant that unabashedly celebrates the fresh and spicy flavours of Mexican cuisine. It is fitting that Cinco de Mayo blasts these tunes for all to hear; the music foreshadows the lively and authentic experience that awaits the diner inside.

In Canada the term “Mexican food” is frequently applied to dishes that have been streamlined for fast service or tempered for conservative palates and bear little resemblance to their progenitors. It is a cuisine too often recognized for its functional contributions: tomato salsa as an easy remedy for uninspired recipes or the tortilla as a pliable, inoffensive wrapper for ingredients that often have no relation to Mexico whatsoever.

Accordingly, many firsttime travellers to Mexico are struck by the complexity and diversity of the food. It is highly regionalized, and techniques and ingredients vary dramatically from state to state.

I am thankful that Cinco de Mayo has set up shop in our See Menu page 29

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Strawberries and raspberries top shortcakes From page 27 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

Just before removing the kebabs from the grill baste them generously with the remaining sauce. Sprinkle kebabs with cilantro and serve immediately, garnished with a lime wedge. Makes four to six servings.

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KEBABS feature a variety of meat or sausage, with veggies and fruit stacked together on a bamboo or steel skewer.

Drop the dough in six equal mounds onto the parchmentlined baking sheet; lightly smooth the tops with fingers.

Sprinkle each mound with granulated sugar and bake about 10 minutes or until golden. Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool.

One hour before serving combine the berries in a

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Split each shortcake in half horizontally; place bottom halves on serving plates and top with some of the berry mixture and then a dollop

Rare: An Evening of Seafood and Art, an event presented

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Angela Shellard is a selfdescribed foodie. She has done informal catering for sports and business functions.

Contact: ashellard@hotmail. ca.

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of whipped cream. Place top half of shortcake on top and repeat berry and cream layers. Serve immediately.

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NEWS file photo Cindy Goodman

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Lonsdale Quay Farmers’ Market, Saturdays, 10 a.m.3 p.m. at the East Plaza, 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. The market features conventional and organic produce, vendors, crafters and more. For more information visit the website at artisanmarkets.ca or call 604-318-0487.

Shipyards Night Market: A combination of foods, local music, a farmers market and handcrafted goods Fridays, 510 p.m. at Lonsdale Shipyards, 15 Wallace Mews. Info: northshoregreenmarket.com.

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NEWS photos Cindy Goodman

STUFFED enchiladas, vegetarian burritos and chorizo tacos are among the menu items at Cinco de Mayo. The staff, above right, help serve tables both inside and out.

Menu features variety of traditional beverages

From page 27

climate of banal, do-it-yourself, boxed taco hobby kits to remind us of the invigorating and memorable flavours that authentic Mexican cuisine can present.

Despite opening its doors well over a year ago, I recently visited Cinco de Mayo for the very first time. I’m not sure how this restaurant has escaped my radar up until now, but I am prepared to make up for lost time, if only to have another shot at their housemade Chorizo Mexicano, a proprietary recipe that I sampled in a series of three tacos, each made with delicious corn tortillas and finished with fragrant, marvelously fresh sauces and toppings.

The sauces and toppings are the first things that present themselves when you enter Cinco de Mayo, and they are an encouraging welcome, each carefully handmade and seasoned to add just the right complement to the main dishes.

These ingredients populate a colourful display in the open kitchen and include both a mild and a spicy pico de gallo (fresh tomato salsa), salsa verde (a tart and tangy salsa made of tomatillo), crema con chipotle (sour cream infused with smoky, heady chipotle chili pepper), elote (sweet corn mixed with finely diced bell pepper), fresh cilantro and onion, and another eight or so fragrant selections.

To my delight, I noted that Cinco de Mayo sells a variety of traditional Mexican beverages, including sodas flavoured with apple, tamarind or grapefruit, as well as a true specialty beverage of Mexico,

agua de horchata. This latter is an ingenious but unlikely treat made of strained, pureed rice with water, cinnamon and sugar. The result is a sweet and savory, milky-looking drink with a surprisingly refreshing quality. As a mainline of pure, simple carbohydrates it acts as a tasty pick-me-up in the draining summer heat.

Cinco de Mayo has a smattering of outdoor tables and another 20 or so seats

inside. The restaurant was doing brisk business on the Wednesday night I visited, with a nearly even split of dine-in and take-out orders.

I have to say that on my visit, service was rather slow. It was nearly 20 minutes before I was able to place my order, but the staff manning the open kitchen was engaging and friendly, helping to while away the time. I was told by the kitchen team that the

delays I experienced were the result of an unexpected spike in restaurant traffic following the opening of Yeti Yogurt, a new frozen yogurt shop that recently opened its doors across the street just days earlier.

Whatever the case, the wait was worth it. I was able to watch as my meal was assembled, which later had me marveling at how such simple ingredients can conspire to achieve such good flavours.

I enjoyed a sampling of enchiladas stuffed with pollo en achiote (chicken breast cooked in a special annatto-based salsa), a vegetarian burrito stuffed to capacity with rice, beans, cheese, and every sauce available in the restaurant, and the aforementioned chorizo tacos, simply adorned with cilantro, pico de gallo and lime.

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Spooner shows well but Raber runs away with PCA title Andy Prest aprest@nsnews.com

WEST Vancouver’s Kevin Spooner represented his home course well as the low Canadian finisher at the Pacific Coast Amateur held last week at Capilano Golf and Country Club but it was Californian Tyler Raber who stole the show and the trophy.

Though short in stature, the 32-year-old Rochus towers over Bester in the rankings. Currently ranked No. 146, Rochus sits 360 spots higher than the North Vancouver pro. Just last year Rochus was in the top 50 and he is the owner of two career ATP singles titles as well as a Grand Slam doubles title he earned at the French Open in 2004.

Bester, meanwhile, has never cracked the top 200 since his debut on the standings in 2005 and he barely made it into the main draw at this year’s VanOpen, earning a last minute wild card spot thanks to the success of another North Vancouverite.

The wild card entry was supposed to go to young phenom Filip Peliwo but last year’s Wimbledon and U.S. Open junior champion was granted a special exemption into the tournament after he made the quarterfinals at the Fifth Third Bank Tennis Championship Challenger in Lexington, Kentucky on Friday.

That exemption opened up another wild card spot that went to Bester, who found himself on centre court in the Monday night feature just three days after learning he’d be in the tournament.

Though he was thoroughly outranked by the Belgian, Bester put up a serious fight. Rochus proved early in the match that he wasn’t intimidated by the big serve, using his court speed and strong returns to take the first set. The second set needed a tiebreaker and, with the match on the line, Bester cranked up his game, winning the first four tiebreak points and then holding

Raber led wire-to-wire in the 47th edition of the prestigious tournament, building off his scorching 63 in the opening round to compile a four-round total of eight-under-par 272.

The resident of El Macero, Calif., shot a final round of two-over 72 on Friday — his only round over par — to hold off Cory McElyea of Santa Cruz, Calif., who finished second at five-under. With the win Raber’s name was etched onto the Ed Updegraff trophy next to those of distinguished former champions such as James Lepp, the Abbotsford native who set the tournament scoring record the last time the event was held at Capilano (2003), as well as PGA Tour winners Billy Mayfair (1987 and ’88) and Ben Crane (1998).

“Its pretty cool. There are a lot of good names on there,” Raber said in a B.C. Golf release. “It feels pretty good to be able to put my name on the same trophy as a lot of those guys.”

Raber had to remind himself to stay cool after his hot start put him three shots ahead of the field after the first round — his 63 was one off the competitive course record.

“It is kind of hard to stay in the moment and remember that there is a lot of golf to play and you never know what’s going to happen or who might catch you,” said the former University of California Davis

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See Spooner page 34

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NORTH Vancouver’s Philip Bester fires a forehand during opening round play in the Odlum Brown VanOpen Monday night at Hollyburn Country Club. Bester’s big serves couldn’t knock off Belgian pro Olivier Rochus.

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Rochus beats Bester in opening night battle Andy Prest aprest@nsnews.com

IT was a mixed-up mismatch on centre court at the Odlum Brown VanOpen Monday night at West Vancouver’s Hollyburn Country Club but in the end it sorted itself out to produce some riveting tennis.

To the untrained eye it appeared that North Vancouver’s Philip Bester was the clear favourite — the six-foot-two 24-yearold towered over Belgium’s Olivier Rochus, one of the shortest professionals in the sport at a listed height of five-foot-six. And Bester was bringing the heat with his serve as well, cranking shots at 130 miles per hour en route to 14 aces. Rochus, meanwhile, managed just three aces from his lower point of projection.

To the trained eye, however — or to someone who cared to look up the world rankings for each player — the mismatch was clearly in the opposite direction.

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on to take it 7-5. Set point, fittingly, was clinched with another scorching ace.

In the third Bester looked poised to take control early, earning two break points with the score tied 1-1. Charging the net for what looked like a sure winner, Bester instead volleyed into the net, allowing Rochus to roar back and take the game. Rochus continued to roll from there, building a 5-2 lead. Bester battled, fighting off two match points to make it 5-3, but Rochus cleaned it all up on his own serve to take a 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-3 win.

Bester may have had the biggest serve but it wasn’t the perfect weapon — he connected on only 47 per cent of his first serves and Rochus took advantage, flashing his impressive return game to win the point on 50 per cent of Bester’s second serves.

So it was another early exit for the hometown hopeful but Bester, who grew up playing on those same Hollyburn courts, left feeling good about the love he felt from his Vancouver fans.

“Support was amazing tonight. Thank you,” he tweeted following the match. “Love playing in Van. Before my career is over I will hold the (VanOpen) trophy.”

••• The tournament continued with a big day of action Tuesday following North Shore News press deadline. Peliwo, who spent all night Monday sitting in the front row on centre court catching all the action, stepped over the fence to take the court against fellow Canadian Frank Dancevic in a centre court feature match.

Canadian Vasek Pospisil was also in action, taking on Taiwan’s Ti Chen. Pospisil, seeded No. 2 in the tournament, was the topseeded player left following Monday’s action as No. 1 seed Evgeny Donskoy of Russia was upset by Great Britain’s Daniel Evans.

On the women’s side No. 2 seed Kimiko Date-Krumm, at 42 the oldest woman ranked in the world’s top-100, made her tournament debut Tuesday against Australia’s Olivia Rogowska.

Today’s schedule will feature the first appearance of women’s No. 1-seed Su-Wei Hsieh of Taiwan, the world’s 41st-ranked player who won the Wimbledon doubles championship earlier this month. The tournament is scheduled to wrap up with championship finals Saturday and Sunday. Visit vanopen.com for updated results and daily order of play lists.

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A young golfer follows his shot during the Gleneagles Junior Open hosted by Gleneagles Golf Club July 18.

The Gleneagles crew will host their second junior tournament of the season — the Ambleside Junior Open — Aug. 8 at the par three course in Ambleside Park. The Ambleside tournament is for players aged seven to 12. For more information contact Elmer Pellerine by phone at 604-913-3341 or by email at peller@telus.net.

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NORTH Vancouver’s Natalie Stewart (centre) of the B.C. Blue team outraces a pair of Ontario players in the final of the Under 18 National Championships played Sunday at Rutledge Field in Ambleside Park.

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B.C. Blue wins gold at U18 national championships Andy Prest aprest@nsnews.com

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THREE North Shore players helped Team B.C. Blue win gold on home turf at Ambleside Park’s Rutledge Field in the Under-18 National Field Hockey Championships held last weekend.

Natalie Stewart and Taylor Pearson of North Vancouver and West Vancouver’s Katarina Angus took the field and B.C. Blue blasted Team Ontario 3-0 in Sunday’s championship final. Angus opened the scoring off of a penalty corner in the ninth minute and Pearson sealed the deal with the team’s third goal early in the second half to give B.C. a comfortable cushion.

B.C. Blue outscored their opponents 38-1 in the tournament, their only blemish coming in a 0-0 opening round tie against the B.C. Yellow team.

The tournament featured three teams from powerhouse British Columbia as well as teams from Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.

B.C. White won bronze in the tournament, knocking off B.C. Blue in a shootout after the teams battled to a 1-1 tie. B.C. White featured North Shore players Sophie Jones of West Vancouver and Lena Benwood, Emily Henry, Laura MacLachlan, Emily Martin, Ami Turner and Melissa Vogl of North Vancouver.

Fourth place B.C. Yellow featured North Vancouver’s Lauren McKnight and Rose Wilby as well as West Vancouver’s Kristen Taylor.

Spooner earns low Canadian status on home Capilano course

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golf team member. “Thankfully I just kept doing my thing and trying to play the best golf I could and it all worked out.”

Raber raved about the historic West Vancouver course that is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year.

“The course was awesome, I had a lot of fun up here,” he said. “I heard a lot of good things about Capilano before I came up here this week and it definitely did not disappoint.”

Eric Sugimoto of San Diego and Jonathan Sanders of Chatsworth made it a California sweep of the podium as their identical scores of four-under left them tied for third.

Spooner, a Capilano member, shot one-under 279 for the tournament to finish alone in eighth place. The former University of Washington Husky holds the unofficial course record at

Capilano, a ridiculous 58 shot during a men’s night.

Other highlights of the final round included hole-in-ones on the uphill, 175-yard par-3 ninth from both Brian Jung of Oregon and Thomas Lim of California. Taylor Montgomery of Nevada also amused patrons with an amazing par on the 18th hole. Henderson’s third shot came from the second floor of an outdoor patio where he chipped over the balcony railing — and around a busy lunch crowd — to land on the fringe where he then made a nifty up-and-down for par.

The Pacific Coast Amateur was first held in 1901 and became a yearly fixture in 1967. It now features players from the 16 members of the Pacific Coast Golf Association, including the British Columbia and Alberta Golf Associations.

The 2014 edition of the tournament will be held at Pine Canyon Golf Club in Flagstaff, Ariz.

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