16 — North Shore News ~ Friday, December 8. 2000

== BRIGHT LIGHTS ——""—

yf Christmas’ on Grouse

NEWS photos Catherine Barr

Events coordinator Kristie Kimmett encouraged everyone to have their picture taken

with Santa.

Scott Mason (left) dyed
“his hair red for the occa-
sion. He. chatted — with
Grouse Mountain presi-
dent Stuart MsLaughiin.

. -She’s the newest star on
the mountain. Get to know
“-PR manager Michelle
Jones for all your events.

North Van's Holly Poynter is one of the few people who
can say she met one of Santa’s real reindeers. Vixen and
her team are in training for the big night.

West Vancouver's Catherine Pope (left). and
Vancouver's Jil! Krop (right) are two of BCTV’s most
beautiful blondes. No wonder friend Russell Mcidowan

‘was all smiles.

Observatory manager. Chris Dagenais (centre), sous
chef Sy!vain Cuervier (left), and cook Teresa Meilleur
served up sea bass, tenderloin, pheasant and more.

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A! and Gerty Beaton are
a Grouse Mountain institu-
tion. She was a champion
skier while Al! built the first
Chairlift at the mountain
back in 1949. He also built
the blue skyride.

Director of marketing Rick
Graham works hard to
make. Santa’s village, and
other events like this, a big
success.

Sharing a chocolate parfait

in the lodge was North
Van's Nancy Chilten and
Ray LeBlond.

GROUSE Mountain’s *Peak of Christmas” is in full swing for
the season. On Nov, 30, members of the media gota sneak peak
at what lies in More for visitors in the coming weeks. Take the
gondola to the top and strol! through: Santa’s village, visit the
teindeers, go fora skate on the pond, or Gny favourite) head to
the Observatory restaurant: and taste their special Christmas
menu, You really can’t beat the view, Phe best part is thar this
winter wonderland lies only minutes from our own front doors.
Call 984-G661 for more details.

Pease diveet requests for event coverage to Bright Lights c/o North
Share News. Fax: 985-2104 ar e-mail <[christensen@usnews.com>,

An eskimo kiss by the fire is very romantic. Just ask
North Van's Lonnie and John Almond. ar

Grouse is truly a great place for friends. Clockwise from
left: Mara McColeman, Megan Howes, Karen Jack and
Gene Macdonald. Lee

The VOC Soul-Gospel Choir made you want to dance —
and clap along. From left: Andrea Loewen,: Lindsay
Sealey, Checo Tohomaso, Alethia Anderson and
Michelie D’Angelo .. ;

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