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Mending North Vancou-ver ballerina Lucila Muna-retto made an emotionalreturn to the stage lastweekend, four monthsafter she was seriouslyinjured in a roller skatingaccident.

“I wasn’t expecting it,and I was like, seriously?Like, is it true? I couldn’tbelieve it. I was so happy,”said Munaretto, whostepped in for another bal-lerina that had taken ill.

It was a small role by nor-mal standards, only minimalmovements and no jumping,but for Munaretto it meantthe world to her to be backon stage with her fellow Pa-cific DanceArts colleaguesDec. 12 for their annual

holiday show. Munaretto’smom, sister and boyfriendwatched proudly from theaudience at the Michael J.Fox Theatre in Burnaby.

“It felt like a part of mewas missing,” said Munaret-to, who had been sidelinedfrom dancing since her ac-cident on Aug. 13.

Munaretto made head-lines this summer when shewas rushed unconscious andin serious condition to LionsGate Hospital after collid-ing with a van on a busyroadway in Upper Lonsdalewhile on roller skates.

The 21-year-old promis-ing ballerina originally fromArgentina shattered manybones including her jaw andpelvis and spent two weeksin a medically induced

TOTEMTRIBUTE SquamishNation elder XiquelmEugeneHarry takes part in a blessing ceremony to“closethe eyes”of a totem pole on the Lonsdale waterfrontWednesday. Read the full story on page 8. PHOTOMIKEWAKEFIELD

Injuredballerinareturns tostage

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ANorth Vancouverschool support worker istemporarily off the joband the RCMP have beencalled in to investigateafter a Grade 5 student atNorgate elementary wasallegedly slapped in theface by a staff member.

A letter to parents at the

school from John Lewis,superintendent of schoolsfor the North VancouverSchool District, went homeThursday stating that an“unfortunate incident” tookplace Wednesday betweenan employee and a student,who reported being struck.

The school district istaking the matter “very

Police investigatealleged school slap

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coma to ease swelling onher brain.

But Munaretto perse-vered and used her love ofdance to pull through herordeal, even practising balletmoves while lying in herhospital bed with a shatteredpelvis.

The day after she wasreleased from Lions Gate,after spending six weeksthere, Munaretto insistedon visiting the dance studio.Being in that environmentagain invigorated Muna-retto, who has remainedpositive and focused on herend goal: “To be able todance forever.”

Munaretto got the all-clear from doctors threeweeks ago to start takingsmall graceful steps again inthe studio. That’s where shecan be found when not at

her frequent physiotherapysessions.

“I feel like it’s (Pa-cific DanceArts) my secondhome,” said Munaretto,reached by phone after classThursday, with festive mu-sic from the studio playingin the background.

Munaretto was recruitedby the Vancouver-baseddance school three yearsago, while living in Brazilwith her family. This sum-mer she was on the doorstepof becoming a professionalpaid ballerina when tragedystruck.

But today Munaretto isnot showing any outwardsigns of that traumaticevent, considering she wason crutches two monthsago. Her brain injury istaking a while to heal, butMunaretto’s doctors areconfident she will make afull recovery.

There is some incen-tive for Munaretto to getstronger so she can takecentre stage again – a Pa-cific DanceArts show in thespring, Swan Lake, that sheis rehearsing for.

This Christmas, mean-while, takes on a specialmeaning for Munaretto whois thankful to be alive.

“Yes. I will have the bestgift ever, my mom is here,”says Munaretto, whosemother travelled to NorthVancouver from Brazil to

be at her daughter’s bedsidedays after the accident.

On Dec. 6 Munaretto’sfamily threw a surprise partyto celebrate her life, at NorthLonsdale United Church,steps from where her ac-cident happened.

“I wasn’t expecting it, itwas such a surprise,” saysMunaretto, who got to meetand thank everyone who hashelped on her road to recov-ery, from first respondersto hospital staff to completestrangers.

A playful Lucila Munaretto prepares to take the stage,at Burnaby’s Michael J. Fox Theatre Dec. 12, for the firsttime since shattering her bones in a serious accident thissummer. PHOTO SUPPLIED

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Dear Editor:I’m writing because I’m concerned that

some members of the public may have formedan incorrect impression regarding the District(of North Vancouver)’s new policy to manageinappropriate correspondence. I’d very muchappreciate the opportunity to set the recordstraight.

The district is provincially mandated to ensureour workplace is free of bullying and harassment.In the past, our policy has focused exclusively oninteractions between employees, and between staffand council. This new policy explicitly ensuresthat interactions between the public and staff, andthe public and council are free from bullying andharassment.

I’d like to be very clear that this does not

mean that all correspondence to council nowgoes through the municipal clerk for review.What this policy does do is allow us to manageunique situations where a specific individualor organization repeatedly sends offensivecorrespondence. In these rare situations, thepolicy requires a resolution by council to startmanaging the correspondence from the specifiedsource and the source is notified that the action isbeing taken.

By directing specific correspondence throughthe clerk, the policy ensures that legitimate accessto council is maintained. Any correspondencefrom the specified source that addresses policy,procedural or other concerns continues tobe forwarded to council. Only items that areexclusively offensive, misleading, threatening or

similarly inappropriate are separately managed bythe clerk.

Putting this policy in place is not an attemptby council to avoid criticism or shy away from thepublic taking them to task on a decision they havemade or are considering. This is about ensuring,just as we do with staff, that members of councilare not subjected to what constitutes very clearbullying or harassment. We believe the policyenhances accountability and promotes the kindof public discourse expected by our community.Making the policy public and open to comment isconsistent with our overall goal of respectful andmeaningful public dialogue.David StuartChief administrative officerDistrict of North Vancouver

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Dear Editor:Keith Baldrey pens an excellent column

(Paris Agreement’s Lofty Goals Unrealistic,Dec. 16), but without getting into thewhole debate about the validity or not ofthe anthropogenic climate change or globalwarming argument, I would just add that what

is truly unrealistic are the predictions of whatthe climate will be in 85 years time.

No one can even predict what will happena few months hence, never mind in 85 yearstime.

One thing local scientists have grabbedon to is that sea levels will rise a metre in this

century; this despite the fact that the averagerise over the last few centuries has been 18 cmper century, i.e. a 500 per cent increase all of asudden. Where is all this water going to comefrom?Jerome HenenNorth Vancouver

Nobody can predict climate change 85 yrs from now

“Everyone likes the badguys.”Star Wars superfan Yves Hoon why Stormtroopers are hisfavourite characters in themovie saga, which continueswith this week’s opening of TheForce Awakens (from a Dec.18 news story).

“Thankfully, it turned outto bemore of a slumberparty thanDonner party.”GrouseMountain spokespersonJulia Grant describing howhigh winds stranded 300 guestson the mountain overnight(from a Dec. 16 news story).

“Her face just hauntsme.”North Vancouver residentLaurie Cooper rememberinga young, pregnant Afghaniwoman she saw whilevolunteering to help landedrefugees in Lesvos, Greece.(from a Dec. 13 Focus story).

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Bike lift study anunnecessary expenseDear Editor:

North Vancouver’stopography is one reasonmany are non-cyclists.Will a bike lift on WestKeith Road (costing $1.9to $2.9 million) make mea cyclist — no. How manylifts at $250,000 to $3million each, will it takefor taxpayers to becomecyclists?

The city alreadybudgets for bike paths(though I tend to seemore cyclists on thesidewalks next to the bikepath), buses have bikeracks, and many cyclists,when possible, plan theirroutes to minimize steepgrades. Some even add amechanical assist option.Some are great cyclists.

How will the city keeppeople from using thelifts for unauthorizeduses? Who is liable foraccidents? What are themaintenance costs? Will acar lane or parking be lostto install the lift?

While the $60,000study may not be muchin the scope of the city’sbudget, is this how you

want your property taxesspent?

In a recent North ShoreNews article about DNAanalysis costs being passedon to the city, a cost of$26,000, Coun. LindaBuchanan’s response was“we either have to putthat onto the taxpayer or

look at reducing services.”Coun. Buchanan’sconcern was about a$26,000 bill but she wasquite accepting of $60,000for a bike lift feasibilitystudy.

Bike lifts will becomeanother free service fortaxpayers, as needing

an annual pass wouldbe unenforceable unlikethe parking passes sometaxpayers have to payannually to park in theirown neighbourhoods(LoLo, Lonsdale corridor,hospital district).

Both groups aretaxpayers, but some easier

to ticket and charge.Soon tax assessment

notices will be arrivingand council will lamentincreasing cost pressuresbefore hiking taxes.

Huge bills for asewage treatment plantare looming and neededrecreation centres will

be put off for a few moreyears. But we will getmultiple bike lifts.

Roses to the threecouncillors (who votedagainst the feasibilitystudy) and raspberries tothe four (in favour).Joyce TaylorNorth Vancouver

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A longstanding totem poleoutside Lonsdale Quay publicmarket is getting a propersend-off before it is takendown.

The Squamish Nation onWednesday conducted a “closingof the eyes” ceremony to honourthe aged and worn totem pole,before its removal to make wayfor waterfront construction.

City of North VancouverMayor Darrell Mussattoand Seaspan CEO JonathanWhitworth were also inattendance, along with other cityand Seaspan employees.

The totem pole has sat on thefront edge of the Seaspan-ownedCarrie Cates building since 1985.

“This log, when they broughtit to me, was very special tome,” said Stanley Joseph of theSquamish Nation. “It was a500-year-old log and I know ittoday when I look at it, its eyescan be opened up again for thepeople to enjoy it, for the peopleto be protected by this pole. It isvery sacred to us.”

Joseph was the main artist andcarver of the totem pole who wascommissioned, along with threefriends, to create the piece in theearly ’80s.

“It’s a sad day for me becauseI’ve lost friends who helped mecarve it, and I know they’re heretoday and they’re happy for methat I’m still here and doing myartwork and carrying on in thislife,” he said.

Joseph said he wasgrateful that city and Seaspanrepresentatives were present forthe ceremony honouring thetotem pole and its long presencein the community.

Although it will be removedfrom its current location,Mussatto said that if the totempole was restored it couldpotentially find a new home onthe upcoming Spirit Trail. “Thisarea is changing, and I think in avery positive way,” he said. “Butwe think it’s very important tomake every effort to incorporatethe pole and the spirit into theSpirit Trail. We’re really happy towork with the Squamish Nationto do that.”

Joseph said he wantsto personally work on therestoration of the totem pole.“I’ve been restoring totem polesfor over 40 years. I was taught byBill Reid when I was in collegeas a young man. This totem polecan be refurbished and put backtogether. Its eyes can be openedagain,” he said.

Cates totem’s eyes closed in ceremony

Squamish Nation elder Xiquelm Eugene Harry speaks to the totem pole at the symbolic “closing of the eyes”ceremonyWednesday at the Cates repair facility adjacent to Lonsdale Quay. PHOTOMIKEWAKEFIELD

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seriously” said Lewis inthe letter, adding that theemployee won’t be at workwhile the issue is addressed.

The employee involvedis a support worker at theschool, not a classroomteacher.

The incident betweenthe worker and the studenthappened on school groundsand within school hoursbut not in the classroom,said Corp. Geoff Harder,spokesman for the NorthVancouver RCMPdetachment, which is now

investigating. Harder saidthere were witnesses to theconfrontation, who are beinginterviewed by officers. Headded the student did notsuffer any lasting injuries as aresult of the slap.

He added it will be upto investigators whetherto recommend a criminalcharge of assault when theyhave all the informationabout what happened.

CindyMcQueen,president of CUPE, whichrepresents support workersat the school, said shecould not comment on theincident.

In his letter to parents,Lewis said the school districtis still considering the bestcourse of action to take.

“It is the school district’sexpectation that all studentsare treated in a respectfuland caring way,” wroteLewis. “It is also importantthat the parent communityfeel comfortable sendingtheir children to ourschools.”

Lewis declined tocomment further on theissue Friday, saying theemployee remains on leaveuntil the investigation hasconcluded.

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This year’s Homeless Partnersinitiative is seeking to fulfill theChristmas wishes of 343 LowerMainland residents who areexperiencing homelessness.

With five days to go, organizersof the initiative, which works toforge personal connections betweenthe less fortunate and fortunate,are half way to meeting their goaland are encouraging communitymembers who are able to find itin their hearts to give this holidayseason.

“Obviously homelessness isa pretty big issue in our GreaterVancouver area,” says BrianFelushko, this year’s HomelessPartners spokesman.

The Richmond resident servesas the country director for HOPEworldwide of Canada and chapterdirector for HOPE worldwide ofB.C., which is in its eighth year ofworking with Homeless Partners.Felushko is also lead ministerof Vancouver Church of Christ,which currently meets in NewWestminster.

“We wanted to engage somehowwith the homeless. . . . We just feltlike part of the whole homelessexperience is you miss those specialtimes and so we thought can wecombine acknowledging a special

time like a holiday when peopleare probably missing their familiesor really being alone with thepractical needs that people who areexperiencing homelessness have,”he says.

Homeless Partners is a non-profit program founded in 2005 byformer North Shore couple Jennieand Daniel Keeran. Run solely byvolunteers, this year it’s operatingin a number of cities in additionto those in the Lower Mainland,including Victoria, Vernon, Reginaand Winnipeg.

In the Lower Mainland,volunteers visited 10 differentshelters and interviewed peoplewho depend on them for assistance.They recorded their personalstories and asked them what wouldmeet some needs for them as a giftat Christmas, says Felushko.

“The stories that we’re able toput up, some are really touchingand moving and people get to learna little bit more about what it mightbe like to experience homelessnessand why people are in thatsituation,” says Felushko.

The stories and wishes(typically two per person) are thenposted on the initiative’s website,Homelesspartners.com, arranged byshelter.

“A few gifts have actuallyhelped some people find jobs – (forexample) providing work bootsfor the guy who wants to go andwork but he can’t apply for aconstruction job without the properfootwear,” says Felushko.

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Just in time for theholidays, HUGGSCanadais offering gift givers ameans of showing lovedones they care whilesimultaneously helpingyouth in need in Indiareceive a life-changingeducation.

The North Vancouver-based organization, anacronym for HelpingUnderprivileged Girls andGuys Study, was founded byLisa Heel in 2003. Now inits 13th year, it’s continuingto sponsor youth in AndhraPradesh (a state in southeastIndia), by covering thecosts associated with theirsecondary and career-oriented post-secondaryeducation. HUGGSstudents have academicability and supportiveparents, however limitedfinancial resources thatwould otherwise preventthem from continuing their

education. “HUGGS, itreally is making a differencein the lives of these youngpeople,” says HUGGSdirector Marilyn Gullison,Heel’s mother.

The organization iscurrently supporting 34students and has had 25graduates who are nowworking in their communityin a range of fields, includingnursing, education andcomputer programming.“These young people inIndia, despite what theirfamily situations are, theirdetermination to studyand their having finishedtheir studies to work intheir community, this issomething for which weare very, very proud. It’sthe difference that theyare making now in theircommunity,” says Gullison,a North Vancouver resident.

“This is just more thanwe could have dreamed. It’swonderful,” she adds.

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the stories and pledge a gift,which are to be dropped offat the appropriate shelterbefore Christmas.

As of Wednesday,approximately half of the696 Lower Mainland giftrequests had been pledged.

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requested, 40 have beenpledged so far.

In addition tovolunteering with theinitiative, Felushko alsocontributes personally andsays it always feels special.

“It’s more of a personalconnection than just say,‘Put $50 on my creditcard,’” he says.

Wendy and Heng Lookhave been volunteeringwith Homeless Partnersfor the last three years. Forthe last two they’ve beenmeeting with North ShoreShelter users, recordingtheir personal stories andChristmas wish list items.

The couple got involvedout of an interest inensuring this group ofpeople isn’t forgottenaround Christmas.

“Most people in oursociety have so much morethan they really need. It’smuch better for us to begiving to these people thanto be giving to each otheror ourselves. We don’treally need anything,” saysHeng.

The people theyinterviewed all expressedgratitude for any help thatcomes their way, he says.

The gift requests aremodest in nature. Forexample, North ShoreShelter users’ requestsinclude warm footwear, arain jacket, a sleeping bag,food cards, a shaving kitand makeup.

“A lot of these peopleare trying to get back ontheir feet. They’re tryingto get themselves in asituation where they don’tneed to rely on the sheltersany more,” says Heng.

One story posted onthe site states, “Craig is inhis mid-40s. He was bornin Erickson, Manitoba,but has lived in at leastsix different provinces:Manitoba, Ontario,Saskatchewan, Alberta,Quebec and now B.C. He

has been in the Vancouverarea the last 16 years. Histrade is carpentry. Hisbiggest challenge is gettingtools he needs to find work.Finding work would helphim feel most encouraged.”

Craig hopes to receive aconstruction nail bag and ahammer for Christmas.

“It’s eye-opening andit definitely does give us adifferent perspective sincewe’ve never been in thatsituation before. Peoplecome from all differenttypes of backgrounds, andthey’ve faced some difficultcircumstances which havelanded them in this area.It certainly makes me verygrateful for the things that Ido have,” says Wendy.

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get in the spirit of theseason. On Dec. 6 theneighbourhood kids camedown and had their photostaken with Santa.

“It was so cute,”describes Cochrane. “Andthe fire department always

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The Corner Stone istruly a neighbourhoodhub, says Cochrane,whose regular customersinclude residents who havelived in the area for 60years, as well as multiplegenerations of families.

Christmas is a specialtime of year in PembertonHeights and Cochrane’scorner store helps residents

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Volunteers who helped organize the lunchevent and donations included Shelley Foster,Avril Foster, EmmaKidman,Monica Scoles,MindyWard, StephanieWilson, the Orton-Tweed family, and the Pelesh family.

“We at the North Shore Housing Centre aregrateful for Shelley, Monica and their friendsand children who are working with us to reducehomelessness on the North Shore,” notedFalconer.

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band to march. Giving upthe bugle and drums heplayed in the sea cadetsband, Bryan took up thedrum major’s mace andset the schools’ bandmusicians to drilling.

“They didn’t payme, so I guess I was avolunteer,” he says witha laugh. With Smith incharge of music and drummajor Terrace in chargeof field formations, theband garnered awards andaccolades internationallyand at home.

In 1975, Bryan was32, married with twoyoung sons and workingin insurance sales with JoeThornley. When Joe andhis fellow Mount SeymourLions decided to start anew club, they roundedup potential members,including Bryan.

Their first order ofbusiness was to decide on aname. Ambleside was easy:most of the self-described“motley crew” workedalong that stretch of MarineDrive. Tiddlycove was anod to the affectionate yetmocking image of WestVancouver immortalized bycartoonist Len Norris.

Joe, the veteran Lion,gave the newly charteredAmbleside Tiddlycove clubtwo key messages. First,“The members of your clubwill become your lifelongfriends.” Second, pointingout the seasoned MountSeymour Lions, “This is

what you will look like in40 years.”

Forty years later, theclub’s three remainingcharter members, PeterBlack, Richard Goluboffand Bryan Terrace canattest to the truth of one ofJoe’s predictions.

Camaraderie andteamwork keep theLions Christmas tree lotat Ambleside Park, thelargest of the club’s annualfundraising activities,ticking along smoothly.Bryan and his fellow Lionssell the trees. Shelteredfrom winter’s rain and coldin a converted shippingcontainer organized byDon Rippon, GeorgeSim prepares meals forthe volunteers and RodMacIsaac manages thefinances. Customers warmup at the fireplace and kidsenjoy popcorn – the Lions’latest amenity, courtesy ofNigel Malkin.

Each sale adds to thebenefits the AmblesideTiddlycove Lions returnto their community. Fortyyears of fundraising,generating well over $1million, has supportedorganizations large andsmall and individuals inneed too. For examplethe club has supporteda new outpatients carecentre at Lions GateHospital, an upgrade to theplayground at Ambleside,and equipment for both theNorth Shore and Lions Baysearch and rescue teams.

Christmas is almost with

us. The trees are decoratinghomes across the NorthShore. Bryan and his fellowLions are in their dens.When they return to the lotat Ambleside for chip up,the first two weekends inJanuary, the fireplace andthe popcorn machine willbe on. Bring in your tree,chip in a donation and say“Hi” to the Lions.

Laura Anderson workswith and for seniors on theNorth Shore. [email protected]

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Animals give us gifts dailyI’ve come to realizethat as I grow older myChristmas list gets shorterbecause I’ve learned thethings I really want can’tbe bought.

That might sound clichéand I guess in a way it is.Personally, I have foundthe commercialization ofChristmas overwhelming,to the point I’ve consideredboycotting it. But it’s notjust the copious amountsof money being spent onmaterial things that gets tome, it’s more about how wenow base our value or ourself-worth on these things.The more extravagant andexpensive the gift received,the more extravagant ourvalue must be.

We try to fill a void inour soul with stuff. Yetwhat the soul craves cannotbe satiated with the latestsmartphone. If it could, wewould stop purchasing the“latest and greatest” andbe satisfied with what wehave. This void can onlybe satiated by the authenticconnections we make withthose around us that feedour soul with gifts of joy,peace and love instead ofgadgets or bling. Thosesoulful connections includethe ones we have with ourdogs.

Our dogs give us the giftsof Christmas every singleday of the year and most ofus barely acknowledge thosegifts.

Ever wonder why a dogis so happy to see us, no

matter how long we havebeen gone? Because dogsvalue us. Their happy tailsare the joy sticks that let usknow we are appreciated,and that we are importantto them. The simplewelcoming gesture of awagging tail speaks to oursoul and makes us feel lovedand valued, which instills asense of self-worth. Whenyour dog happily greetsyou, take a moment andgenuinely thank your dogfor letting you know thatyou are valuable and loved.It will do you wonders.

Peace on earth andgoodwill to all – but howdoes one find authenticpeace and share goodwillwith others? Through ourdogs of course. I recentlyread a short essay onthe connection betweenanimals and the earth. Theauthor claimed that oneof the reasons animals areso peaceful is because oftheir direct contact withthe earth’s energy beneaththeir unshod feet. That

earth energy enters thebody and creates harmonyand balance within. Andthe reason humans feel theoverwhelming urge to petan animal, be it a dog, cat orhorse, is because we cravethe physical connection andthe homeostasis it creates.The essay claimed thatfirst world humans havelost their ability to connectto nature due to theirconnection with “things”rather than nature. Whenwe share life with a dog(or any animal) we bringsome of that nature-basedpeacefulness back into ourlives. The more time wespend with animals, themore authentically peacefulwe become. And the morepeaceful and stress-free webecome, the more we arewilling to share goodwillwith others.

Joy to the world.Wouldn’t that be nice?Especially in the divisivetimes we have beenexperiencing lately. Joyis happiness; it is a stateof being; it is a choice.Dogs are the most joyouscreatures created. If youcould ask a dog “What’sthe best day of the week?” itwould answer “Every day.”Joy is hard for humans. Ittakes great effort to lookwithin and find happinesswithout a specific reason.

We seem to have to finda reason to justify our joy,instead of just being happyfor no reason, like a dog.External influences giveus momentary feelings ofjoy, but these feelings arejust that – momentary.The joy lasts as long as ourinterest remains focused ona particular material item.When our interest fades, sodoes the feeling of joy. Thatis when we begin lookingfor the next “thing” to bringus back to a state of joy. Itbecomes an addiction really.If we could just be happyand grateful for being alivewhere we are right now withwhat we have, like our dogsare, we could find that stateof internal authentic joy.Gratitude equals joy and joyequals gratitude.

Remember that yourdog has no concept ofChristmas. It doesn’t needthe things under the treeto feel peace, love and joy.Dogs live this way every dayof their lives. To dogs, everyday is Christmas!

Merry Christmas andhappy holidays!

Joan Klucha has beenworking with dogs for morethan 15 years in obedience,tracking and behaviouralrehabilitation. Contacther through her websitek9kinship.com.

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The West Vancouver BCSPCA branch is reachingout to the public fordonations to help a pairof injured animals.

Sam, an eight-year-old golden retriever, andElliot, a one-year-oldcream-coloured cat, bothrequire surgery to repairtorn cruciate ligaments.

After members of hisformer family fell ill andwere unable to care forSam, he was surrendered

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Jr. Dukes claimB.C. [email protected]

TheWindsor Dukes juniorfootball team claimed theprovincial junior AA titlewith a 27-21 win over theMission Roadrunners Dec.5 at BC Place.

The breakthrough play

came in the fourth quarterwhen star quarterbackRyan Baker hit receiver BenMcMichael for a 95-yardcatch and run touchdownpass.

“He was gone, man. Hewas gone,” Windsor headcoach ShawnMyers saidof McMichael’s sprint that

started just five yards fromhis own goal line. “Ryanthrew a good ball, he caughtit in some pretty nastytraffic and he kind of gotlucky, to be honest, with thecompletion when his feethit the ground with the ball.From there it was all skill.He juked a couple of guysand then from there it wasoff to the races. He neverlooked back.”

McMichael’s 95-yardsprint came shortly after he

made another big play, thistime on the defensive sidewith a key interception. Thatsequence typified a gamethat was characterized bytough defence interspersedwith breakaway plays, saidMyers.

“It wasn’t a chisel kindof a game, it was home runplays,” he said.

Windsor running backKeelan White opened thescoring near the end ofthe second quarter with a

three-yard touchdown run.Mission responded on thelast play of the half to take a7-6 lead into the break.

Baker regained the leadfor the Dukes near theend of the third quarter,punching in a one-yardtouchdown run followedby a two-point convert tomake it 14-7 for Windsor.Baker then added his secondrushing touchdown of the

Ryan Baker, quarterback of theWindsorDukes junior football team, looks for running room in the junior AAprovincial final againstMission at BC PlaceDec. 5.Bakerwas named the game’sMVP asWindsor claimed the titlewith a 27-21win. PHOTOSUPPLIEDCARALIGHTMAN

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Big plays push Windsorpast Mission at BC Place


day midway through the fourthquarter following McMichael’sinterception in Mission territory.

Mission responded with fiveminutes left to make it 21-14but on the next possession Bakerhit McMichael with the homerun pass to give Windsor acommanding late lead. Missionreplied again with a touchdownwith a little more than a minuteleft but time ran out on theRoadrunners, making Windsorthe champs. Baker was named thegame’s MVP.

“Ryan has been the MVP ofeverything this year. He’s thetrue quarterback leader that youhope for,” said Myers. “He’s gota great arm, he throws the deepball. … He can read the defence,he’ll change the play on the line.He’s got the confidence to do it.And when he doesn’t see anythingopen he’ll run it off himself, drophis shoulder and get an extra fewyards. He’s been the guy all year.”

Jeremy Sinclair also picked upan award in the championshipgame, earning top linemanhonours.

“He’s strong, he’s smart,” saidMyers. “He really understandsthe game well. He’s been kindof a leader on that offensive line

group, making sure everybodyknows what they’re doing in themoment.”

Sinclair also kept up a traditionthat began in the very first game ofthe season.

“We joke that he gets a holdingpenalty every game – sure enoughhe got another one in the final,”said Myers with a laugh, addingthat Sinclair’s other skills faroutweigh his daily penalty.

“I’ll forgive a hold.”The Dukes were pushed to

championship levels by a group oftalented athletes, said Myers.

“We’ve been fortunate, we’vegot a couple of horses,” he said.“Really at the JV level one, two orthree really good players can makea big difference for you. We’refortunate we’ve got a handful ofguys. You can’t really shut downone guy. If Ben doesn’t burn you,Perri (receiver Julien Perri) willburn you, Keelan will burn you,Ryan will burn you by himself if hehas to.”

This championship win bodeswell for the future of the Windsorfootball program, said Myers.

“We told them right from Day1 that if they had the desire to goout and get it, they certainly hadthe skill to do it,” he said. “Theyproved they had the desire. And Idon’t see that changing. I see these

guys as a unit hopefully makinga run at the senior level if notnext year, then in two years whenthey’re in Grade 12.”

• • •A number of North Shore athletestook home major awards followingthe senior high school footballseason. At the AAA level NorthVancouver native Chris Ellis, whoplays for Vancouver College, wasnamed the provincial defensiveMVP.

Ellis helped lead the FightingIrish to the AAA championshipfinal where they lost to Victoria’sMt. Douglas Rams. Ellis recordedmore than 100 tackles as a middlelinebacker for the Irish thisseason while also contributingtwo touchdowns as a fullback onoffence.

Argyle’s Cole Theobald alsoran away with one of the bigawards, earning a spot on theAAA provincial all-star teamas the quarterback. Theobaldwas also named offensive MVPof the AAA Pacific Conferenceafter guiding Argyle to a 4-1record in conference play. TheGrade 12 quarterback rackedup 2,463 total yards this season,1,767 passing and 696 rushing.He also accounted for 25 totaltouchdowns, 19 passing and sixrushing.

Other AAA award winnersincluded Theobald’s Argyleteammate Nicholas Pearce andHandsworth’s Jacob Ghazizadehand Sam Tholl. Pearce earned aplace on the AAA provincial all-star team at the linebacker positionwhile Ghazizadeh was named aprovincial all-star receiver.

Tholl, Handsworth’squarterback, was named the AAAGrade 11 player of the year onoffence.

Provincial all-star honours were

also handed out to several NorthShore players at the AA level, ledby the championship-winningCarson Graham Eagles.

Carson’s Flynn Heyes earned aprovincial all-star spot at runningback while teammates AaronSkye earned an all-star nod as adefensive lineman and ChristophStangl as a linebacker.

Ellis from Vancouver College,Carson Graham’s Sean Tweed andHandsworth’s Nadim Sayani allearned 2015 scholarship awards.

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Mt. Seymour United1200 Parkgate Avenue604-929-1336www.mtseymourunited.com

Sun. Dec. 2010am Worship with Gospel Choir3:30pm A Community Christmas Encounter.A hands on, all ages, family exploration ofthe Christmas Story(dinner at 5:30 pm)All are welcome to this free event

Tues. Dec. 227:30pm Longest Night of the YearCandlelight Service, for those strugglingwith the season

Christmas Eve4pmYoung Family Service7pmMusic and Readings

St. Andrew’s United1044 St. George’s Avenue604-985-0405www.st-andrews-united.ca

Sun. Dec. 2010am Christmas PageantThe best intergenerational Christmaspageant ever! Come and be partof the story.4pmTaizé Contemplative ServiceBeautiful music, prayer and silentmeditation in our candlelit Sanctuary.Enter and leave in silence.

Christmas Eve4pm Jesus’Birthday PartyCelebrate Jesus’birthday with activities,carols and, of course, a birthday cake!

7pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Serviceof Lessons and Carols. Music begins at6:45pm. Everyone welcome!

Christmas Day10am A joyous Christmas Day Service

Lynn Valley United604-987-2114www.lynnvalleychurch.comA new church building will be completeat the end of next year. Until then, wegather to worship in the Lynn ValleyRec Centre (at Mountain Highway& Frederick Road) everySunday at 10:30am

Christmas Eve7pm La Posada Family Carol ServiceMaking Room for Mary, Joseph, Jesus,and other refugees in our lives.Lynn Valley Rec Centre

10pm Ecumenical Candlelight CommunionService at St Clement’s Anglican Church,3400 Institute Road

Friday Night LiveFriday Night Live returnsJanuary 15 at 7:30pm each week in theLynn Valley Library Community Room,1277 Lynn Valley RoadFind out more at www.fnlnorthvan.com

Highlands United3255 Edgemont Blvd604-980-6071www.highlandsunited.org

Tues. Dec. 224pm Christmas Comfort ServiceFor those who are hurting at this time ofyear.

Christmas Eve4pm Family Christmas Pageant7pm Carols, Choirs and Bells10pm Celtic Christmas Service

Christmas Day12pm Edgemont CommunityChristmas Day Meal(call 604-980-6071 to reserve a seat)

Sun. Dec. 2710am First After Christmas ServiceWorship services are also availablevia Livestream atwww.highlandsunited.org

North Lonsdale United3380 Lonsdale Ave604-985 4911www.nluc.org

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ST. CATHERINE’S1058 Ridgewood Dr604-985-0666www.saint-catherines.orgThursday, December 24: 3pmChildren’s Christmas Eve Service• 5pm - Family Eucharist• 10:30pm - Caroling• 11pm - Midnight Eucharist• Thursday, December 31: 11pmNew Year’s Eve Watch Service

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CHRISTMAS DAYREGIONAL SERVICE(ANGLICAN/LUTHERAN)• 10.30am - Holy Eucharist at St.John’s Church “A service welcomingthe Christ Child” All Welcome.

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MT. OLIVET1700 Mountain Hwy604-987-5710www.mtolivet.caThursday, December 24: 7pmCandlelight Christmas Eve service

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Fourth Sunday of AdventService @ 10am

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GEMINI MAY22 – JUN21Gemini, there is a way outof every situation, even ifit seems like all exits areblocked. Swallow your pride ifneed be and accept the helpof others when it’s offered.

SAGITTARIUS NOV23 –DEC 21Sagittarius, expect to spendsome money this week. Justhowmuch you will spenddepends on your ability tofind the best bargains anddiscounts.

CANCER JUN22 – JUL 22Cancer, you will be gettinga lot of help with a specialproject, so expect it to goquite smoothly. Just be sureto pay back the favor whenyou can.

CAPRICORN DEC22 – JAN20It can be frustrating whenothers do not seem tounderstand your motives,Capricorn. Don’t feelpressured to change your wayof doing things, especially if it’sworking.

LEO JUL 23 –AUG23Leo, a new perspective couldhelp you see that thingsyou thought were a big dealare really mole hills insteadof mountains, and that’s animportant lesson to learn.

AQUARIUS JAN21 – FEB 18Aquarius, something you havebeen looking forward to forsome time is about to happen.It has been a long timecoming but entirely worth it.Enjoy the ride.

VIRGO AUG24 – SEPT 22Virgo, learn how to dealwith conflict in a productiveway. Otherwise you may bestressed out and full of angstfor no reason at all.

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DETERMINE THE CODE TO REVEAL THE ANSWERSolve the code to discover words related to skiing. Each number corresponds to a letter. (Hint: 9 = o)

A. 1 25 9 20 11Clue: Hill

B. 20 9 25 11 1Clue: Skiing equipment

C. 20 9 2 8 11 15Clue: Soft snow

D. 1 6 24Clue: Travel over snow

LAST SUNDAY’S ANSWERS: A. hemline B. collar C. sleeve D. waist

LAST SUNDAY’S ANSWER: FABRIC

Rearrange the letters to spell something pertaining to skiing.

S O U M L G

CRYPTO FUN

WORD SCRAMBLE

LAST SUNDAY'S CROSSWORD SOLUTION:

TIMEOUT! Solutions canbe found in next Sunday's issue.

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