12 - North Shore News -- Sunday. February 20, 2000

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NEWS photos Katherine Barr

Former Vancouver Canuck Tony Tanti (centre) and B.C.’s award-winning jockey Chris
‘Loseth (left) are both from the North Shore. They talked Tom Wolski (right). one of rac-
ing’s best known personalities, in the VIP lounge before dinner.

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CBC sportsman John McKeachie (right),
seen here with friend Wayne Norton, did a
great job as MC for the evening.

Event chairman Jeffrey Barnett headed
up a 40 person committee to organize the
dinner. He had lots to be proud of and was
happy to help raise money for the many
great JCC programs.

Dave “Tiger” Witiiams (left), seen here
with Rock 101 radio personality Brother
Jake Edwards, led the NHL in penalties
when playing for both the Toronto Maple
Leafs and the Vancouver Canucks. He
now lives here on the North Shore.

They are considered to be Canuck royal-
ty. Darcy Rota (left) and goalie King
Richard Brodeur are regulars around
the North Shore.

JCC President Michael Geller (left) and
Geoff Glotman were very happy with
the turn-out. Lots of sports celebrities
were on hand.

Canacord’s Randy Doherty (left) attend-
ed the event with West Van's Nick
DeCotiis (right) of First Place Capital
Inc.

BEGINNER MENS HOCKEY SKILLS/SCRIMMAGE-

Catherine

He's bettcr known as
Grapes to his fans, but the
affable Don Cherry is
loved by Canadians ccast
to coast He and sidekick
Ron Maciean did a spe-
cial on-stage version of
their popular Coach's
Corner show for the
crowd.

Ron Maclean plays the
Straight guy when he and
Don Cherry are on televi-
sion, but this quick-witted
pun artist is much more.
Truth is, he has just as
many fans as Cherry.

Olympic runner
Charmaine Crooks and
hubby Anders Thorsen
also hail from the North
Shore. They are active
sponsors of events all
around town.

Greg Moore

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Dinner was hietd fast Tuesday at the |
were sold cut carky as headliners De her and Ron Maclean
took centre st $135,090 was raised tor the centre and
aS programs. Th tadry eve in the place when the JCC
honoured Inde race car driver Grey Moore posthumeusiy with
the presugious Jack Diamond Sports Personality of the Year
Award. Greg's dad Ric was there to accept iva very moving cer:
emony.

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West Van's Don De Cotiis (centre) br ught along his
daughter Julie (left) and son Marc (right). A happy belat-
ed sweet-sixteen, Julie.

West Van's Duncan
Holmes (right) and BCTV
sports director Bernie
Pascat! were on hand to
enliven things at ithe mecia
table. Thanks guys, it was
fun.

Bruce Allen is known for
his work with Brian Adams
and for restoring the
Commodore Ballroom to
its former glory.

These hospitality industry pros know how to throw a
party. From left to right: Kiaran MacDonald, generai
mariager of The Waterfront hotel, Jill Killeen, director
of PR at the Hotel Vancouver, and Patrick Kelly,
Hotel Vancouver's regional vice president and general
manager.

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