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The Western Residents Association of West Vancouver, your community voice.

Nifty Thrifty

Shop to CloseJune 26thpage 8

BC Ferries Update,see page 2

Snow White at StMonica’s a majorsuccess, page 3

Mo’s Café tofeature Live Musicon Fridays, page 10

Clubhouse Open-ing, page 6

Next WRA Meeting7.30 pm TuesdaySeptember 21st 2010

Gleneagles GolfCourse, CommunityUse Room.

All local residents arewelcome to attend.

Summer 2010 Issue 29

Movie Night in the Park!The Horseshoe Bay Business Association is sponsoring a “Movie Night inthe Park” on Tuesday August 10th 2010.

Movie starts at dark, in Horseshoe Bay Park (at the bottom of Royal Avenue).There will be fun for the whole family, with hotdogs, pop, candy and pop corn.

The Movie title is yet to be released so watch out for posters in the merchantswindows. This event is by donation, with partial proceeds going to “Right toPlay” (website: www.righttoplay.ca).Graphic is an artists rendering only and does not represent the actual event or display the movie being shown.Courtesy of Horseshoe Bay Design Studio.



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WRA Contact Information

Co-ChairsAline Brown 604 921 [email protected] McArthur 604 921 [email protected] Bayes 604 921 [email protected] Pettit 604 921 [email protected] Patrick 604 921 [email protected] Byrd 604 922 [email protected] Rowan 604 921 [email protected] Keller 604 921 9079

[email protected]

WRA MembershipMembership fees are $20.00 forone year: $30.00 for two years,$40.00 for three years or a Life-time membership for $100.00Please make your chequespayable to; “The WesternResidents’ Association”.Drop off or mail to; Mary Bayes,6357 Chatham Street,

West Vancouver, BC V7W 2E1

The Westerner © is published by:

The Western Residents Associa-tion and The Horseshoe BayResidents Association.It is supported solely by theadvertisers.

For advertising rates and moreinformation please contact the

Advertising Manager:Mary Bayes 604 921 [email protected]:Chris Adshead 604 921 [email protected]:Paige Turner & Iva Korection

BC Ferries Update

These are abbreviated notes by Bruce McArthur taken during themeeting on May 17, 2010.

A new management plan is being implemented, it recognizes the high-way changes that have been made since the Sea to Sky Highway Pro- ject completion. There will be signage changes for the Upper LevelsHighway to help avoid congestion and improve safety. The priority will

be to keep the Horseshoe Bay lane clear and have no blockage of traf-fic in the tunnel at Eagleridge. Local drivers should note that the speedlimit signage will be capable of being changed from 90 km/h to 60 km/ h between 21st Street and the terminal whenever traffic volumes andsafety concerns are evident

Construction at the Terminal, four kiosks are being installed to im-prove foot passenger ticketing, a new walkway is planned to allow thewaiting Nanaimo passengers to access Horseshoe Bay without inter-fering with unloading traffic. The construction for this walkway will startin September and it is scheduled to be completed by Christmas.Public Address System, investigations are underway for the designand implementation of a new PA system. It would lower the speakerscloser to vehicle heights and decrease the spay effect into the commu-nity. Information will be provided when this upgrade is ready to beinitiated

Security, all Transport Canada security requirements such as cam-eras, lighting and fencing are now in place. Some lighting spread is-sues are being investigated after concerns raised by one party. Eve-ning Canine patrols are occurring regularly and West Vancouver Po-lice are notified if any enforcement requirements are necessary.

The Coastal Renaissance has resumed service out of the Horse-shoe Bay Terminal and it will continue as long as there are peak load-ing requirements. It is likely that tides and atmospheric conditions af-

fect the sounds that are produced and records will help determinecauses and possible remedies.

The sounds of equipment operating after sailing times should beminimal because docked vessels are plugged into the services pro-vided on shore. Occasionally the onboard generators must be used.

The Coffee Shop has renewed its agreement for a further two years.It appears to mostly service the Sunshine Coast passengers.

A produce and fruit market will operate within the terminal againthis summer but it will not be accessible to non ferry patrons.

BC Ferries celebrates 50 years of service, it all started with twoships, two terminals, and around 200 employees, today the company

has 36 vessels, 47 destinations and up to 4,700employees!



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Welcome to “Barks and Treats”Opening at the beginning of July you’ll find a new business at6410 Bruce Street (between Mo's Café and the Bay Market).“Barks and Treats” will be carrying high quality dog and cat food, plus toysand treats. We welcome them to the area and wish them much success.

Snow White a major success!

Matinee by Chris AdsheadAttending the June 12th matinee of this production atSt Monica’s Church, I was impressed by the amountof work that had gone into the production. CarolCoulson, Celeste Whittaker and Mildred Wylie did anadmirable job and it was clear that all involved were

having a great time.

Running a show like this in a church was probably abit of a challenge, but the “device” of changing thescene by having a young woman walk through theaudience with a sign worked well.

The younger members of the cast were delightful,and so it was not surprisingthat at a couple of pointsthey needed a bit of prompt-ing! Both Snow White andher 10 year younger version

were well cast. Celeste wasmost professional in her roleas the Witch and herentrance was very dramatic!A great story well retold –

congratulations to all!

Photo by Anne Pepper: Snow White – Antonia Dolhaine & PrinceFlorimond – Charlotte Brasso-Ernst. (More photos on Page 12).

Evening by Dave PatrickIt was standing room only for the evening perform-ance of Snow White and the Dwarfs at St. Monica's

Church on June 12th The sold out crowd enjoyed adelightful show and it seemed to us that the perform-ers enjoyed the show as much as the audience did.

It was wonderful watching the little people throwthemselves into their parts; (we were told that theyoungest was a pre-schooler). The dwarfs, forestanimals, birds and flowers all sang their songs withgusto, and the older cast members played their partsas though they had been doing it for months. Danc-ing, singing, humour, great costumes and wonderfulmake-up all made for a memorable evening .

Congratulations and a big round of applause to the

organisers and performers of Snow White & theDwarfs. Let's have more!!



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Business Association News

Torch Run Commemorative Plaque:Just a quick update to let you know we havesubmitted our proposal to the District of WestVancouver and are awaiting their finalapproval. We have not forgotten!

Another Successful Taste of the Bay Event:Phew! That was quite the party! Thank you toall who came out to support the event andthanks to the businesses who trotted out theirbest china and silverware to make it the mosttalked-about event of the year (so far!). Welearned a lot from this year’s larger event andyou can be sure next year will be even better!

Now, you are probably wondering how themoney we raise is spent. Well, this last year the

HBBA began a robust strategic planningprocess with the help of a very capablevolunteer (thank you Karen Harrison!). Ourdiscussions have definitely taken us in thedirection of community events. Plans areunderway to have a movie night in August,complete with popcorn! See the front page ofthis issue and watch for posters & information inthe mail.

The money has also been used for advertisingcampaigns for Horseshoe Bay, producing a

business directory, and subsidizing flowerbaskets for each business. TheCommemorative Plaque will also be subsidizedby the fund.

By Christie McPhee who can be reached at Starfire Gallery 604 922 5510

The W.R.A. by Dave Patrick

It doesn't seem possible that the W.R.A has been in exis-tence for a little over ten years, but going through somerecords recently it turns out that our first meeting was May16, 2000 at the West Vancouver Yacht club. Actually, I be-lieve there was an earlier meeting at Liz Byrd's house,

but the minutes are missing.

The W.R.A was created by the indomitable Liz Byrd to rep-resent the western end of our municipality, and to presenta "Western voice" to council. Liz was elected chairperson,a board of directors was formed, and we were off and run-ning. It was an exciting time, and we found lots of inter-esting projects to attract our attention. Individual membershave been active, and still are, on several committees e.g.B.C Ferries Liaison Committee, Gleneagles CommunityCentre Advisory Board (two still sit on this one), Glenea-gles Clubhouse Renovation Committee, Lighthouse Park

Preservation Society, Horseshoe Bay Waterfront Commit-tee etc.

It's not all work, though, and we do try to balance our ac-tivities with fun events. For example,our annual barbecue,which took place this year on June 15th, was a huge suc-cess. Our Christmas parties (usually held at a local restau-rant) are always well-attended and thoroughly enjoyed.And, of course, there is our legendary "pub night" whichtakes place on the last Friday of each month, and attracts25-30 people. For details contact our super efficientevents planner Mary Bayes; her phone number is 604 921

7519.

As you can probably tell by now we are extremely proud ofour Western Residents Association. We are always look-ing for new members, so why not join us? Just fill in themembership form on the back page, put in your chequeand mail it to our treasurer and you are in. We look forwardto meeting you.



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Looking back.

BC Ferries Horseshoe Bay Terminal 1960with the MV Bainbridge at the berth.

Photo from the BC Ferries Website, where you can get cur-rent conditions at major terminals, services and ships, routesand schedules and fares. www.bcferries.com

Gleneagles Swing,

Sip and Savour.The May 13th event was a greatsuccess, and enjoyed by all. A total of$19,000 was raised, and this moneywill be used by Gleneagles Elemen-tary School to enhance programs inarts, reading, music, sport and tech-nology.

Some of what’s on at the KayMeek.

Here are a few events to look forward to:Marc Destrubé. Early Music in the Salon:Sunday, September 26, 2010 Following hi

sell-out performance last season, Marc De-strubé returns with an imaginative and entetaining series of three chamber music con-certs. Marc’s stylish, bold and daring playinghas also taken him around the world as soloist, chamber musician and concertmaster ofleading baroque orchestras.

Arts Club onTour productionof “A CloserWalk with PatsyCline” Monday,

October 25,2010. By DeanRegan.From small townVirginia to thebright lights ofCarnegie Hall,country singerPatsy Cline’slegend is a monument to ambition, grace,and talent. This moving tribute to a dazzlingstar lost at the peak of her career features

classics like “Walkin’ After Midnight,” “SweeDreams,” and “Crazy.”

Arts Club onTour produc-tion of“Becky’s NewCar” Monday,January 31,2011 BySteven Dietz.Becky is mar-ried with a son

in college,she’s living aperfectly ordinary life working for a cardealer, but she wants more. An unexpectedoffer for just that comes from a dashing mil-lionaire and Becky embarks on a joyridethat may change everything forever.

For more information: www.kaymeekcentrecom, or Box Office Phone 604 913 3634



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Gleneagles Golf Clubhouseby Richard Newton.

Hundreds attended the Grand Openingon May 1st. For most it was the firsttime they have been in the buildingsince it fell into disrepair and was givenup as a lost cause. However, now af-

ter the diligent efforts of the WRA andother locals working with the Municipal-ity, it is reborn.

The renovated banquet hall, alsoknown as “The Great Hall” is close to4,000 square feet and has a capacityof up to 250 people; it is available tohost weddings, parties, and specialevents. The building also houses theGolf Pro Shop, Golf Repair, and theMulti-purpose room where the WRAnow meets. The new Larson StationRestaurant is a key part of the Club-house and it promises to be a big success; their phone number is 778 279 8874

During his opening comments WRA Co-Chair Bruce McArthur looked back on the history of the clubhouseand told a couple of stories about his connection to the building….”like the time in 1949 when the caretakerMr. Hare chased me for taking apples from the orchard, while I ran and hid, he found my bike and the news-papers I was supposed to deliver, he locked them up in the old Pro Shop and I didn’t get them back until thenext day. It sure didn’t please one of my customers that his newspaper was delivered a day late, that cus-tomer was Samuel Cromie who just happened to be the publisher of that paper “The Vancouver Sun”. I lostmy job but Iearned a good lesson!”. (Photo from the West Vancouver website. www.westvancouver.ca).



Nifty Thrifty Shop to Close June 26th!By Karen HardieIt is with mixed feelings that we announce the closing of the Nifty ThriftyShop. Our final sale will be Saturday, June 26th 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm.This decision was not taken lightly but times change, people come and

go and everything has a life span.

We have had some great times and lots of laughs over the past 16months. It became a welcoming meeting place for the community onthe last Saturday of each month.

Our thanks to everyone who participated in the Nifty Thrifty Shop,volunteers, customers and donors alike. What can we come up withto top this?"Life can be beautiful, it doesn't have to be expensive"!

Publishers note: What Karen does not say in her announcement isthat since the shop opened, it has become so successful that it isalmost a full time job for many of the volunteers. Perhaps you could

say it is a victim of its own success!

Many thanks to Karen and her dedicated crew, they have done a won-derful job. Make sure to be there on the June 26 th for the final event,you might just find the very item you want, and at a great price!

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Here are just some of the manypeople involved in the Nifty Thrifty Shop.

All photos by Mary Bayes.

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The Westerner is looking for oldphotos of Western West Vancouver!

We are looking for old photo’s taken in the West-ern part of West Vancouver. We would like tobuild a historical record of events, people and

places in our part of the community.Copies of the photos will be kept in the WRAarchives, used in further issues of this newsletterand in the expanded “e-version”.

If you have old photos you would like to share withthe community please contact, Chris Adshead604 921 8686 or Mary Bayes 604 921 7519, theywill arrange to pick them up, scan them and returnthem to you.

Friday Night Delight! By Mo Miller

Mo’s café is open Friday nights until 9 pm for dinner.We will do a light menu with great soups, a weekly spe-cial and homemade dessert. We are also very proud topresent the music of Christie McPhee and DonnaNewsom.

For those of you who are unfamiliar with their talents,treat yourselves to night of acoustic beauty and for theirmany admirers; please join us in the Café for dinnerand entertainment.

Christie McPhee studied piano from age six and is aself-taught vocalist. Christie maintains she was born “athird apart” from her sister and has a life-long love ofsinging harmony. She has been a member of the all-female bluegrass band, Kiximama, for many years andhas performed at the Sunshine Music Festival andopened for Valdy. Christie also provided a sound track

for the Lions Bay video with Colin James. She waslead female vocalist for 12 years with the R&B Vancou-ver band “Wait for the Shake”. Christie and her sonSean also make guest appearances at fundraisers bothhere and back east. She can be found popping up onstage every once in a while as a guest singer with the jazz band Lesismore and will be performing along withDonna Newsom at Birkenstock Comedy and Music Fes-tival.

Donna Newsom is from Nova Scotia and sang inchoirs, but it was not until her late twenties that she be-gan playing guitar and singing. In the past 10 years she

began writing her own songs and had her first re-cordings. Performers such as, Carole King, Rickie Lee-Jones and Joni Mitchell influenced Donna. In recentyears, Donna began to emerge in her own style with herhusky, soulful voice telling stories of life and love thatreflect life’s experiences and stir up memories for all!

Both ladies always welcome other talent. If you are soinclined, please come with your instrument and join us.We look forward to seeing you at Mo’s Café in Horse-shoe Bay, 6406 Bruce St. 921-8890.

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