brilliant idea crossed the mind of
Biology instructor Jane
Richardson back in 1994.

“T couldn’t believe how difficult and/
or dangerous it was, depending on
which route I took, to ride my bike the
few short kilometres from my home in
Westlynn to the Biology lab at Capilano
College,” she said. “While serving on
the Lynn Valley Community
Association Executive, I learned that a
lower Lynn crossing had been proposed
years before.”

After bit of investigating, Jane
discovered that all it would take to
reopen the plan would be some public
interest. She also learned that the North
Vancouver District had created a new
position for a Bike Co-ordinator.

Greg Zavediuk

n another major ego boost for
Capilano College, second year coach
Greg Zavediuk has been named BCCAA
Coach of the Year in women’s basketball.

“T contacted the co-ordinator, Emma
Dal Santo, during her first few days on
the job,” Jane explained. “Needless to
say, Emma has been running with the
idea ever since.”

In the spring of 1995, Jane learned that
the provincial government had allocated
$2 million toward a Cycling Network
Program. Emma submitted a letter
outlining five North Vancouver proposals
with the Lynn Creek Bridge being the top
priority.

Jane submitted a letter of support
emphasizing the need for a cycling link
to:

* relieve Mountain Highway congestion
while encouraging students and
employees of the College to cycle

¢ allow Westlynn schools better use of

New Lynn

Creek Bridge

Opens in
Early April

the newly-planned InterRiver Park/sports
development and Capilano College
Sportsplex

* provide an evacuation emergency route
for Capilano College employees and
students.

Jane adds that further endorsement for
the project was received by many other
sources, including Capilano College
employees, Alan Smith in the Planning
Department, and the Capilano Students’
Union.

Jane and Emma’s hard work, plus
public support for the project has turned a
brilliant idea into a reality.

“T was quite excited to find out that the
bridge installation is planned for the week
of March 24,” Jane said, “and its public
opening is scheduled for early April.”

Greg Zavediuk Named Coach of the Year

Greg guided his team to the best
record in Blues women’s basketball in
well over a decade with a third place
finish in season play. The team was a
major contender at the provincial
tournament, and was narrowly edged
out of national competition by Langara.

Noted for his attention to detail, his
strong support for his athletes, and his
marketing and recruiting acumen, Greg
credits his team with bringing him to
the heady heights of “coachdom.”

“T think my players had an incredible
season, and | attribute my award to their
success,” he said, adding, “I was voted
coach of the year by my fellow coaches
in the league, and it’s nice to receive
feedback like that from my peers.”

Carla King, a team member and all-

Canadian athlete said, “We have never
experienced a more dedicated and caring
coach.”

In addition to Greg’s award, the Capilano
College Athletics and Recreation
Department is also happy to announce that
star scorer Carla King is one of only five
women’s collegiate basketball players
across Canada to make First Team all-
Canadian.

“T thank my team-mates for the great
season we had, and for my achieving the
all-Canadian award,” she said. “It was a
nice way to end my basketball career at
Capilano College.”

The award is made in recognition of her
high scoring and overall contribution to the
team. 7

Submitted by John Dowler

@nformer