6 - Sunday, September 11, 1988 - North Shore News INSIGHTS oF oom oe Betiy’s relatives arop over for family dinner Will it be an annual reunion now? Betty would like that, but hastens to add: ‘Next time is up to the American cousins. Maybe one of them is working on it already. Wisconsin would be nice.’” THE GIANT DIAGRAM OF THE FAMILY TREE covered half a wall. When you trace your roots back to the 18th century and several countries, you need a fot of space to get everybody’s name in. The “‘tree’’ was the centrepiece last weekend at Betty Anderson's first family reunion — a gathering of her tribe two years in the mak- ing and a little different from your average family affair. The project was sparked during Expo, when Betty, a Horseshoe Bay resident, was reunited with three long lost U.S. cousins visiting the fair. What fun, they agreed, to have a grand reunion of everyone — so Betty eventually started planning and organizing. If you wonder why it took so long, you have to know that her family is scattered all over North America and Sweden. On Saturday, Sept. 3, it finally came to pass at West Van’s YMCA hal} on Inglewood — no less than 106 Anderson kith and kin of all ages came from the States, Sweden (three) and various parts of Canada enjoying a sumptuous buffet dinner together for the first time ever — followed by a memo- rable Skyride trip to the top of Grouse Mountain. NEWS photo Neil Lucente Get the message, American cousins? suse MANY LONGTIME West Van- couverites will remember Rev. E.W.P. Carter, rector of St, Stephen's from 1941 to 1962, who died Wednesday, Sept. 7, aged 85 at Minehead, Somerset, in his native England. During the first five years at St. Stephen's he was also responsible for the parishes of St. Christopher, St. Francis and St. Monica in Horseshoe Bay —- which were mercifully split off with incumbents of their own in 1946, Other highlights of his 21- year ministry included a second hall for St. Stephen's, a new recto- ry, a pipe organ paid for by cash in advance from the congregation, and much planning and argument about building a new church. After St. Stephen's he served for nine years as rector of St. David's, Boundary Bay, retiring to England after his wife's death in 971. *tAn intellectual with a sense of humor’’, he was known for his dignified services and excellent sermons, hak ON THE MARCH: To town this week comes vote-hunting Reform Party leader Preston Manning with his message ‘‘the West wants into Confederation” (i.c., as an equal with Eastern Canada). In addition to a Cloverdale public meeting, 15, af 8 p.m. in West Van Senior Secondary School, 1750 Mathers on his party's stand re western alienation, immigration, legislated bilingualism and Senate reform as the key to 4 square deal for the West. atk SIGN-OFF: Political baptism by fire awaits the bride of North Van Liberal candidate James Hatton who wed Jane Shackell Aug. 20 at St. David's, West Van. He says they ‘‘began"' their honeymoon in Mexico but ‘will continue it’? on the hustings during the upcoming federal election ... A brand new Pontiac Sunbird and two ditto Firefly Hatchbacks were acquired the painless way last month by North Van residents Karen Fraser, Mary Lou Kepkay and Doreen MacIntosh respectively — winners of the daily PNE car prize draw ... On exhibit all this month at North Van City Hall gallery are new works by contemporary western nature painter Drew Keilback. Among other things, you'll love his cows! ... A 102-candle birthday salute tomorrow, Sept. 12, 10 that grand old lady of Beacon Hill Lodge, Irene Dean — prior to 1980 a North Van resident for 62 years ... And also tomorrow, happy S2nd anniversary to West Van's Alan (‘Tennis anyone’’) and Alice Jessup. ck WRIGHT OR WRONG: If you NOEL WRIGHT © sunday brunch ¢ REV. E.W.P. CARTER ...21 years at S¢. Stephen's. 4 See er | want to be invited again in the future, be careful not to mistake media interviews and a Vancouver ALL IN THE FAMILY...Lisa Stapleton, 7, of Penticton finds her name Kiwanis luncheon, he addresses a on the giant family tree with a little help from aunt Betty Anderson (cen- POLITICAL HO N E Y- MOON...James and Jane Hatton. tre) of Horseshoe Bay and grandma Margaret Gcofroy of Penticton. Raise age RITISH COLUMBIA’s minimum driving age , Should be raised to 18 so all drivers will be re- Ei quired to face adult criminal charges if they kil! or injure someone in a car accident. In a recent case heard in North Vancouver provincial youth court, 3 17-year-old youth was sentenced to one year’s probation, 100 hours of community work ser- vice and two years driver’s licence suspension after the car he was driving struck and killed a 26-year-old woman. Under present legislation, the thinking is that juve- niles should be treated as the youths they are — especially prone to making mistakes. While this might work well in cases of pranks, mischief or even shop- lifting, the same sentiment cannot be carried over into cases involving vehicular deaths or injuries. With a driver’s licence comes the illusion of maturity for young people, who wish to be treated as adults, but are not required to shoulder adult responsibilities. if teenagers want to drive, they should have to face the consequences Of their actions as would any other driver. Should they not have to suffer those consequences — the Young Offenders Act tempers possible penalties, under the philosophy that youths deserve a second chance — then they should not be permitted to drive unfil they are fegally and completely liable for what they do behind the wheel. Where is the justice in a double standard that allows youths to masquerade as adults, but lets (hem escape adult punishment when they do something wrong? major public rally Thursday, Sept. endurance for hospitality. a Soto ad eet NEWS photo Neil Lucente CHILDREN OF the 200-block West 2nd Street in North Vancouver display their certificate of achievement given to them by the B.C. Housing Management Commission for their victory garden. Twenty-five children at the townhouse complex under the supervision of Ted and Arlene Crossen took part in the project. This is the fifth year the parden has been in operation. Publisher Managing Editor Associate Editor North Shore News, founded i 196! 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