Faces in the North Shore crowd They come for the great outdoors, but it’ : what’s inside that sets them apart HE FIRST thing that strikes first-time visitors to the North Shore is the breathtaking scenery created when ocean and mountain meet. Residents of the North Shore are also quite aware of their one-of-a- kind surroundings — the view is what attracted many of theni here in the first place. What new residents discover lurking behind the forestry facade, however, is that the views are not the only thing that sets the North Shore apart from other sprawling municipalities. The people and personalities of the North Shore — as diverse as their surroundings — are the true attractions. Committed to maintaining the quality of life we enjoy, these indi- viduals often forsake their own lives for the good of us all. NATURE LOVER Katherine Stelg explores near McDonald Creek. Name: Katherine Steig. Residence: West Vancouver. Born: Tacoma, Washington. Last book read: John Muir's 1901 classic Our National Parks. Likes about the North Shore: Proximity and accessibility (for all) to the water and the mountains and the natural surroundings. Favorite North Shore memories: Being on the top of Hollyburn Mountain, exploring Yew Meadows and seeing the old- growth forest. After working to get outdoor burning banned in West TRU-VALU OPT! Vancouver, Steig became a quiet- spoken activist, working doggedly to preserve the wildflowers, trees and other natural amenities she cherishes. Steig was involved in the cam- paign to preserve an old-growth forest on municipal land from golf course development and continues to campaign against any increased commercialism of the Cypress Bowl. “f think our natural spaces cre- ate the kind of people we want to have in our world, people who are connected with the world.” NEWS photos Mike Wakefield WEST VAN'S Hugh Johnston leads North Shore forest treks. Name: Hugh Johnston. Residence: West Vancouver. Born: Prairies. Last book read: Twenty-five cen-— turies of sea warfare Favorite food: Sausages and mashed potatoes Favorite North Shore Memories: Riding the ferry over . to the North Shore with his Dad and then, at age 12, coming over with a buddy to camp on the banks of the Capilano River. Whai he likes about the North Shere: The climate, the people and the opportunities for outdoor activities on the sea and in the mountains. Hidden in the mountains, there are still many roads and rails that lead to hidden treasures. Hugh Johnston knows the forest-shroud- ed network better than most. Johnston, of the CAL West AN ALL-CANADIAN COMPANY KEEPING DOLLARS IN CANADA “VALU ES HOBIE GLASS POLARIZED SUNGLASSES SUGGESTED RETAIL $136" CONTACT LENSES Daily Wear : Extended Wear $99 *B 5 (Broadway location only) Expires Aug 31/94 Vancouver Historical Society, has been guiding and working to develop trails (such ss the Brother's Creek Forestry Heritage Walk) for many years. Many of the volunteer projects he has worked on are designed to bring hikers into contact with the area's logging heritage, which Johnston remembers from his own experience “chasing chokers” as a teenager. Named the 1992 West Vancou-. ver Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year, Johnston is retired from 40 years of employ- ment with Woodward’s. POPULAR WEST Van butcher Peter Black shows his haggis. * Name: Peter Black Born: Scotland, in the wee town of Troon. Claim to fame: Park Royal butch- er, Lions Bay resident. Last book read: Life story of Roger Whittaker. Favorite food: I love steak. Why do you five on the North Shore: Basically the scenary, being close to the water. I live on the water with the wildlife, eagles and seals. Favorite Nerth Shore receliec- tion: Growing up as a boy on Sunset Beach and fishing off the docks at Sunset marina. ARE YOU GOING TO BE | COOKING THIS SUMMER? Y All @LEVOLOR products 50% off olfer ends Aug. 30°94 Spacializing | in Blinds and Draperies for over 8 years 117-949 West 3rd St. 2370 West 41st Ave. Squamish 892-5857 984-4101 Vancouver 264-7255 # Whistler 932-6617 ff