Wednesday, July 8, 1998 — North Shore News — 19 north shore news NEIGHBORHOODS & Moody saved struggling mill YOUR CRAFT EXPERT | ‘ wa Photo North Vancouver Museum and Archives SEWELL Prescott Moody, also known a3 Sue, drowned off Cape Flattery.in 1875 when his San Francisco-bound vessel collided with another. memory lane IN the late 1800s, with the abundance of quali- ty cedar on the North Shore — some of the largest in the world — it was not surprising that the first industry in the .“outer harbour” (North Shore) should be a ium- ber mill. In 1862, Pioneer Mills on Burrard Inlet was constructed where the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool clevator still stands. Power for the 50-horse- power mill came from Lynn Creek, while logs were hauled by oxen. Huge flumes carried the logs down to the harbour from Twin Falls. The first mill owners were inexperienced businessmen. Sewell Prescott Moody, or “Sue,” a seasoned American businessman, bought the fail- ing mill in 1865 and turned it into a thriving enterprise, mak- ing large international ship- ments. That same year, Douglas Road was completed, just across from the Second mos by Narrows, opening up the area to farming, fishing, mining and lumber. Soon after that, gold was discovered on the shores of “Seymour Creck.” In the early 1870s, the powerful partnership of Moody, Dierz & Nelson became known as “the Lumber Barons of Burrard Inlet,” combining several suc- cessful ventures, including lumber, shipping and mining. In about 1873, the settle- ment around the mills became known as “Moodyville.” Moody married Janet Watson, who resided in Victoria with their nwo chil- dren. In 1875, “Sue” Moody took his final trip to San Francisco aboard the SS . A collision with anoth- cl off Cape Hattery, drowned all but nwo passen- gers on board. A piece of the ship’s wreckage washed up on shore on Beacon Hill beach near Victoria, with the inscrip- tion: “Sewell Moody. Ali lost.” Js can still be seen today in Vancouver’s Maritime Museum. Down Memory Lane is a series of columns by North Vancouver writer Janell Hilton which will reveal the stories behind the street names around the North Shore. Information supplied bv Rov Pallant, the Vancouver Archives, and North Vancouver Museum > Archives (987-5618). Y FREE Climbing -¥ Mountain Bike Diemos-by Cap’s Cycle ton DK sn Wel Sale: Fairytale DK me - Sale — _ Plus Many More! Capilano Mail Marine Drive 980-6744 Ty nA ie: e Kids and parents alike are discovering that The Edge ; Climbing Cenitre, already a popular spot for birthday 3 parties, is also a great place to develop champions. “I'm very proud of our kids,” says Andrew Wilson, who along with partner Henry Wang owns and operates the popular climbing centre. “We had 6 team members compete in Austria last year on the natior al team,” says Andrew. “And of that group, we have had six national champions to come out of our progeam!” 54 IDS CLIMBING ay Andrew, who is a Level UI climbing gym instructor and certified per-. # sonal trainer, has developed a unique climbing program for kids 12 to 18, which has resulted in the largest and most successful junior competition team in North America. The program, which runs three times a week, gives kids an opportunity to find partners, receive free coaching and develop their skills.” “The kids can take the sport as far -< shey want to,” says Andrew. Those who do want to go further LO RSS At SHG i ua apply to the junior Team and a more structured program to com- § ipply ; i pete across North America. The program has great side effects, too, says Andrew. “Climbing is a wonderful confidence and self-esteem builder. 1 see kids coming through the door timid and unsure of themselves und avhen they get to the top, they have conquered the world!” Clanbiag Centre is offering weekly introductory climbing and ori- entecring camps for six to ten year olds, which culminate in a hike through the North Shore wilderness. The centre also offers adult courses throughout the year, including a specialized indoor rescue program for Squamish climbers. Es q summer The Edge 3 t Barbecue {North Shore Search & Rescue Team on site Come down and thank them for all the hard work they ve dont “Home of Canada’s Largest Youth Climbing Program” The Enter July 12th at The Edge for your chance to N | win a Summer Camp or one of 3 - 2 hour climbing sessions. No purchase necessary. . i One entry per person, please. H wt 5 cried ey n ‘ae ze a ‘ ; ENTER TO = ( 7 Climbing Gentre #2-1485 Welch St., North Van.