February 25, 2010 | number 15 The Dutch newspaper in Olympic Vancouver

The chemistry is back

Beating Germany 8-2 looked nice, but it was nothing compared to the incredible one win away from the gold medal match. Together with USA, Finland and Slovakia
7-3 victory of Team Canada over top favorite Russia. Corey Perry contributed with they will decide who will be the new hockey heroes. On Friday, Babcock, Crosby
two goals, Roberto Luongo showed his presence with 25 saves and Canada is only and his companions will face the Hossa brothers of Slovakia. Photo: ANP

Second gold
for Sablikova
After winning gold on the 3.000, being a big
surprise with bronze on the 1.500, Martina
Sablikova did it again in the 5.000 meter
race. With a time of 6:50.91 the 22-year-old
from the Czech Republic became the queen
of the speed skating competition. Stephanie
Beckert won silver, and Canada’s Clara
Hughes took the bronze. For Hughes, it was
her sixth Olympic medal, four during the
winter Olympics, and two in the summer
Olympics of Atlanta. Photo: ANP
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Van Doorn and
Kerstholt to quarters
In the shorttrack event, two Dutch skaters
made it into the quarterfinal. Niels Kersholt
advanced in the first heat of the 500 meter
race. His fellow countryman Sjinkie Knegt, fi-
nished fourth in his heat, and will not be in the
quarterfinal. Annita van Doorn advanced in the
1.000 meter race, finishing second as well. Her
teammates Liesbeth Mau Asam Jorien ter Mors
both got disqualified during their heat.
Swedish relay team
takes the gold
The four men relay team of Sweden won the
fourth gold medal for their country. Richards-
son, Soedergren, Hellner and Olson beat
Norway and the Czech Republic. In Whistler
Olympic Park, It was Anders Soedergren who
made the biggest impression, taking Sweden
from third to first place.
Bobsleigh pairs win
gold and silver
Yesterday was a great day for the Canadian
bobsleigh team. In the women’s event, Canada
one and two finished on the two highest steps
of the podium. Kaillie Humphries and Heather
Moyse won the gold, followed by Helen Upper-
ton and Shelley-Ann Brown. Erin Pac and Elana
Meyers took the bronze.
Programme
Today
8.30 pm - De Coronas
10.30 pm - Gerard Joling
11.30 pm - DJ until closing time (2.00 am)
Tomorrow
9.00 am Holland Heineken House opens
8.30 pm - De Coronas
10.30 pm - Roel van Velzen
11.30 pm - DJ until closing time (2.00 am)
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Tobias Bos, Pim Brassien, Twan Clarijs, Richard
Geeve, Marlot Hak, Paul de Lange (coordinator),
Rens Lieman, Gert-Jan Peddemors (coordinator),
Marjolein Reezigt, Ingrid van Rooijen, Femke van
der Veen (lay-out), Mathijs Vuister (editor).
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The Netherlands
With a terrific view, Canadians enjoy the food served in The Lodge.
Food of the highest level
Having enough of the kroket sandwich? Not
fond of French fries with mayo? Restaurant The
Lodge has the perfect solution. At least, when
you’re able to get a table.
By Mathijs Vuister
Canadian Buffalo steak, veal medallion or the light
dried duck breast; the chefs of restaurant The Lodge
make it tough for customers to decide. Even before
the Holland Heineken House opened its doors,
countless Canadians already made a reservation.
And even now, visitors still try to claim a spot on
the first floor with a beautiful view of the Medal
Ceremony Hall.
Heather Kerr walks the stairs with lots of joy. After
numerous times, she finally hears some good news.
For that special Dutch feeling
What started as a helping hand in a bakery, en-
ded in one big adventure. Mark-Lodewijk de
Groot and Bart Verhoef of Midden-Beemster stay
in Canada for one year. In the Holland Heineken
House, they are back for that Dutch atmosphere.
By Mathijs Vuister
No, they aren’t twins. But put them next to each
other and it will become tough to keep them apart.
With two beers each the two friends enjoy being
back in the Dutch environment. Mark-Lodewijk:
“Especially the kroket sandwich. Last year I mis-
sed them so much. Thank goodness I can find them
over here.”
Mark-Lodewijk started working for a Dutch baker
in Summerland, British Columbia. His friend Bart
went along with him. “After two months, I quit
working at the bakery and we stayed for six months
in a camper at a market gardening. But Canadian
winters are way to cold to stay in a camper, so we
found ourselves a new home on Apex Mountain.
Photo: Gert-Jan Peddemors
“A few days ago my daughter ate here,” she says.
“She told me the salmon is really delicious, but I see
so many good choices on this menu.” Her husband
Bill has no doubt. “I’m going for the steak. I’d like
to see if you Dutch can cook it to perfection.”
At the entrance, once every few minutes people ar-
rive, desperate waiting for a table. Maitre d’ Jochem
Bijleveld has the difficult task to tell them all tables
are filled. “It’s sad, but I’ve got to say those words to
many times. But I must say, the Canadians handle
it very well. They don’t seem to mind that they have
to wait for a long time.”
Nigel Watkinson visits The Lodge with his family.
“I’ve the privilege to know people in high places,”
he says smiling. When his steak arrives, his eyes
start to shine. “This truly looks delicious.” With the
same shiny eyes he puts his fork in his mouth.
So, within a year, we saw a lot of Canada.”
For the Olympics, the two friends found a home
near Vancouver. That made it possible to visit the
Holland Heineken House often. “We’ve been here
three times. Last night, Armin van Buuren perfor-
med on stage. That surely was a great party.”
Unfortunately, all good things must end. “Our visa
expires within a few days,” Bart says. “So on the
thirteenth of March, we’ve got to go back to Mid-
den-Beemster. But, we certainly had a terrific year.”
Mark-Lodewijk (l) and Bart. Photo: Sander Stoepker