44 — Sunday, October 17, 1999 — North Shore News as hoe e meorith shore mews o oo BRIGHT TIGHTS. o 6 from Japan visi THE Rotary Clab members of West Vancouver/Suniise were host last weekend te a group af vere special delegates, Vraveling all che way from Yokohanuy Japan tor the weekend, 2 group of six tellow rotartans made the trp to West Vancouver trom their Honmoku cub. A great schedule of events included a trip around Vancouver and Stanley Park as well as some won dertul dinners, inchiding a “Phanksgising Day dinner, at Chesa Restaurant. It was a whirlwind weekend to remember. And judging trom the results, this outreach of fellow ship was a cont plete sticcess. Rotarians ‘ NEWS pholos Catherine Barr Sam and Christiane Chan shared a quick kiss before dinner, proving that love only grows stronger over the Japanese delegate ikue Seki is president of his Yokohama Rotary club and runs a successful con- struction company. Ncbuo Shibuya is the Yokohama Rotary’s secre- tary and a computer expert back in Japan. West ident Hiroshi Kume (right) was happy to be at the dinner along with West Van Rotary’s John Brown (left), secretary for the Sunrise Rotary, Geoff Schwartz (centre) and Assistant District Governor dacci McTavish. It was a full house and a wonderful evening for ali. Clockwise from front left: Elle Human, Nico Human, Mimi Smith, Andy Robertson, Renee Robertson and Conrad Smith. West Van's Sugako Kume was pleased to welcome Takako Oikawa. Takako owns and runs an art gallery in Japan that features water coiour paintings. Bpeacte fase ae aw qs t toca d Kazutoshi Kiyokuni brought along his camera to capture ali of the great moments for his friends and family back in Yokohama. Sergeant at Arms Jim Wright had a good seat between these two flag-bearing ladies, namely Eileen Wright (left) and Nina Grundell. Aah Maureen Schwartz (centre) president of the Sunrise Rotary, and Thor Grundeil (right), of international ser- vices, ware all on hand to welcome their guests. Ron and Joan Coutts have been married for over 41 years now and West Vancouver is their home. Chesa owner and host extraordinaire Michael - Brown served up some _ delicious food, impressing Ikuo Seki (left) and Nubuo Shibuya (right) were delight- ed to meet West Vancouver artist Jim Spilsbury. ~ No Early Practices “when you join our club! 54 Membership at the North Shore Winter Club has rarely been easier or more affordable! Call 985-4135 Ext. 124 for information on how you and your family can enjoy all that te North Shore Winter Club has to offeri GREAT HOCKEY PROGRAMS NorTH SHORE WINTER CLUB Where families come io play together 1325 East Keith Road, North Vancouver geod) avo bea ose calwutu £ aes j 2 MBM ERSSASEAAARHHSLEAAKRAS RAR. Aon GAB BB: