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Monk’s dream turns into court battle By Jeremy Deutsch
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For more than a decade, Le Thuan has made the large property at the very end of Royal Oak Avenue his tangible and spiritual home. The Buddhist monk, originally from Vietnam, has lived at 8708 Royal Oak Ave. for 13 years, and the signs of his beliefs adorn the
7.4 acre piece of land. A large alter sits at the back edge of the driveway. More statues of Buddha can be seen in the window of the house at the front of the property. It was Thuan’s intention after he bought the property to build a meditation centre or temple on the site for the Vietnamese Unified Buddhist Congregation of B.C., for which he leads.
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small amount of income. But his plans have now ended up in court following a lengthy battle with the City of Burnaby. Last week, the city filed a petition against the congregation and the property owner claiming a breach of bylaws. The municipality is seeking a permanent injunction that the owner cease occupancy of the existing home
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safety infractions related to the unpermitted additions. Following the inspection, documents note the city shut off the power to the property pending the completion and approval of the required repairs. The issue for Thuan, his property is located in the Agricultural Land Reserve and a temple is not permitted use. Continued on page 3
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Burnaby has four new mini-libraries around town, and they’re meant to serve as a gathering point for neighbours to mingle and exchange free books. The project is the brainchild of two local women, who partnered with the Burnaby Association of Community Inclusion and Artist Helping Artists. “We believe in the power of art,” said Burnaby resident Mary Battemberg. “(Art) can heal the place and can heal the people, and at the same time, we are doing some legacy to install the mini-libraries. They will be a point of meeting of the people or point of reference to help build community.” The libraries are small wooden boxes built to house books and protect them from the weather. BACI helped make the
boxes, and Artists Helping Artists, a group for artists with disabilities, helped decorate the finished products. Three of the four library boxes have been installed already; the locations are 7575 Kingsway, 5675 Neville St. and 5538 Chaffey St. The fourth will be at Burnaby’s SFU campus next year. All three li-
We believe in the power of art brary boxes are close to social housing complexes where people with developmental disabilities live. “What we’re trying to do with the book exchange initiative is to … increase connections between people – between people living in the building as well
BOOKWORMS: Mary Battenberg, Shagun Bhanot and five -year-old Luis Tshikunga in front of the first mini-library installed at Stride Place at 7575 Kingsway. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER as people living in the neighbouhood,” said Richard Faucher, executive director of BACI.
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Monk’s land was listed for $9.9 million Continued from page 1 In March, he applied to the Agricultural Land Commission to subdivide the property for non-farm use, but the city refused to support the application. In the meantime,Thuan got a lawyer and listed the property for sale. But there have been no takers. In a recent listing, the property was selling for $9.9 million and described as the “only big piece of land left for sale in Burnaby.” The 58-year-old monk has decided to shelf his plans for a temple, but is critical of how the city has handled the situation. He admits he built the additions without a permit, but said the city has been “heavy handed,” noting power to the house was cut. Thuan, who came to Canada as a refugee in 1989 to escape religious persecution, questions whether
a group putting up another religious building like a church, would be under the same scrutiny.
Someday, I hope someday … “In Canada, it’s a good country to live, they protect the environment and animals, how about humans?” he asked, adding he and his congregation are respectful and peaceful. But the court petition filed by the city suggests Thuan continues to flout the rules. Documents claim the homeowner began demolition of some parts of the unpermitted additions in the summer, but did the work without consulting the
city or getting a permit. The city also said it learned in September Thuan and some monks continued to live in the home and use one of buildings as a place of worship despite the “do not occupy” notices. The court documents also claim there have been several back-and-forth discussions this fall between the city, the property owner and his lawyer on how he could bring the property into compliance, including approving a time extension to meet the requirements, before commencing legal action. The petition noted to date, the owner has taken some, but failed to take all the steps necessary to bring the property into compliance. Thuan, who insists he doesn’t live on the property but tends to the land on a daily basis, said he wants
Plans foiled : Le Thuan bought the large 7.4-acre property on Royal Oak Avenue 13 years ago in hopes of one day building a Buddhist temple for his congregation. PHOTO JEREMY DEUTSCH
to move back home at some point, once the power is restored. He said he’ll resubmit
plans in a few years, adding he’d eventually like to build a nursing home on the property for the Vietnamese
community. “Someday, I hope someday,” he said.
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Bright flare no cause for concern: Chevron The flare at Burnaby’s Chevron refinery was brighter than normal after a power outage Sunday night. The refinery runs around the clock, 365 days a year, and the flare is always burning excess gas
from the refining process, explained Dave Schick, Chevron spokesperson. When the power goes out, the flare burns off more gas as a safety measure. “It was quite bright yesterday evening,” Schick said. “It was significantly
Glowing orb: Chevron’s flare was lighting up the sky over the Burnaby refinery Sunday night after a power outage.
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Police are optimistic the number of robberies in the Kingsway-Edmonds neighbourhood will drop after Burnaby RCMP arrested seven teenagers believed to be behind the violent incidents. Between Oct. 1 and Nov. 30 there was an increase in personal thefts, which police described as “violent street robberies,” believed to be committed by a group of teenage boys.The thieves worked as a group, approaching solo victims who they would then rob “of their personal belongings, such as cell phones, purse or backpacks,” noted a press release from RCMP. “In some instances, the victims were punched, and at times the suspects used weapons during the robbery,” said Cpl. Daniela Panesar, spokesperson for the Burnaby RCMP, in the release. One such incident happened around 8:15 p.m. on Nov. 22, when a woman was robbed of her cell phone while waiting for a bus at Kingsway and Ed-
monds Street. RCMP dispatched a police dog team to try and pick up the suspect’s scent, but that was unsuccessful. On Friday, Burnaby RCMP announced it had identified and, over a three-day period, arrested the seven boys they alleged committed the thefts. The suspects were taken into custody and released on “strict conditions,” noted the press release. The suspects are sched-
uled to return to court at a later date, at which time police expect they will be formally charged for several criminal acts. In the meantime, the investigation into the rash of robberies continues. Investigators anticipate more suspects will be arrested in the coming days, noted the release. “These incidents were disturbing and extremely unsettling for the victims,” Panesar said. “Equally unsettling is the fact these sus-
by RCMP will be engaging with key community partners who have been identified as having a positive influence over the youths.” Anyone with information about the robberies or
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Beware the ‘us and them’ viewpoint A world split up into us and them is a dangerous world, indeed, and Canadians are not immune to this binary vision. Right now, it would be easy to lapse into intolerance and hate.The news is full of speculation about radicalized youth and adults who may be turning to terrorism to act out their rage against Western culture. As many knowledgeable people have said, those
who are killing in the name of a particular ideology are not getting their ideas from religious texts but from zealous leaders who use nationalism laced with religion to create a potent brew. But those who follow these leaders are also a small minority, despite how it appears in traditional media coverage and on social media, which together make these factions appear more powerful and ubiqui-
tous than they actually are. History is full of warfare conducted in the name of religious faith, but all of the world’s religions also promote peace, and their overriding ideals are about serving their god through love and brotherhood. Still, there is a growing fear that violence against others in the name of a particular religion or ideology will radicalize average Canadians or Americans who choose to identify
... it would be easy to lapse into intolerance ... with the victims.This is a form of radicalization to be truly concerned about. The recent Conservative-created niqab debate that gained prominence in the fall as an election issue (after a court ruled in fa-
vour of Zunera Ishaq, who challenged a 2011 Conservative ban on wearing the niqab while taking the citizenship oath) shows that Canadians are not immune to divisive talk about religious minorities. Fortunately, the niqab issue was settled by the election of the Liberal government, which chose not to politicize the issue any further, and tolerance for peaceful religious traditions is now back in fashion.
Still, we must guard against manipulation by those who would promote intolerance and Islamophobia to further their own interests and political goals. Instead of us and them, Canadians can work towards a safer world by promoting understanding and tolerance rather than narrow-mindedness and fear. COMMENT ON THIS AT
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He changed the face of B.C. The recent passing of former B.C. premier Bill Bennett was a reminder that of the many people who have held elected office in this province, only a handful can truly be said to have left a major imprint on the society they served. That is not to denigrate the achievements and sacrifices of those who win elected office, but it is to show how difficult it can be for any particular politician to stand head and shoulders above the crowd. And Bennett – for both good and bad reasons – certainly stood out. I covered him only briefly, at the tail end of his time at the helm of the province. Since then, I have covered seven different premiers, and none of them can match his record, either in terms of achievements or longevity in office. Bennett was both a visionary builder and a polarizing figure who added a large element of “class warfare” to his approach in government. He certainly built things, many of which continue to be used by millions of British Columbians every year: B.C. Place stadium, SkyTrain, Canada Place, the Coquihalla Highway and the Alex Fraser Bridge, to name a few. Even the massive development of lands surrounding False Creek can be traced to his bringing Expo 86 toVancouver. But for many other British Columbians, their lasting memories may be tied to some of the more con-
troversial aspects of his time in power. His restraint program, aimed squarely at reducing public services and the number of people employed in the public sector, left a lingering bad taste in the mouths of many. One of Bennett’s biggest political accomplishments came before he actually became premier. He was able to woo into his Social Credit party fold MLAs from the B.C. Liberal party, thus uniting the centre-right on B.C.’s political spectrum and making it almost impossible for his party’s chief rival, the NDP, of ever gaining power on his watch. He easily won the 1975 election, ousting the government of the NDP’s Dave Barrett, and then won two more close election battles in 1979 and again in 1983. But while he helped polarize B.C. politics, the people of B.C. passed the ultimate judgment on his performance: they re-elected him twice, which is a critical point. Since Bennett, only one premier has received that kind of endorsement: Gordon Campbell, who was also re-elected twice. And so there is little doubt that Bill Bennett will go down in the history books as one of B.C.’s greatest premiers. His political enemies may hate to admit that, but the people of B.C. are the ones who made that judgment. Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global B.C.
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Dear Editor By my count, Burnaby has lost four court battles over the Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion project. As someone who testified many times at the National Energy Board (NEB) over a decade, I am familiar with the NEB act and their jurisdiction. I am astounded that Burnaby is wasting so much ratepayers’ money on efforts that, judging by Mayor Corrigan’s statement in the Sun’s Nov. 24 article (“And we aren’t surprised by this decision. Precedents were against us and we were well aware of that when we entered into these proceedings.”), he knew they were going to lose, as I suspect did anyone familiar with the NEB’s authority. Now Burnaby wants to spend more ratepayers’ money on an appeal. I am glad I am not a Burnaby taxpayer; if I were, I would be asking what Burnaby has spent on I would be asking these four cases what Burnaby lost and their has spent on consultants these four lost and lawyers in the NEB cases and their proceedings! consultants and I suspect millions. lawyers Leaving aside the money, let’s consider why common sense should have told Burnaby they would (and should) never win a case that sought to make a municipality’s bylaws trump NEB rulings. If this were allowed, every municipality affected by an interprovincial or international project (the NEB’s purview) could delay or stop a power line project, a gas or oil pipeline, etc. The next “logical” step in Burnaby’s approach would be to allow municipalities to negate B.C. Utility Commission jurisdiction, and overrule the B.C. Oil and Gas Commission. The result would be utter chaos in Canada and B.C. What is Burnaby council thinking? John Hunter, P. Eng., North Vancouver
When will Burnaby act on homelessness? Dear Editor Would that Burnaby had a mayor as practical as he is principled in two matters, those of legal actions against Kinder Morgan and a homeless shelter for our city. On one issue, too much money is being spent, on the second, none. Rich Coleman has said he is willing to sit down with the city and talk. Can council take him up on this, and perhaps spend some of the millions of dollars that are in contingency funds, to help our homeless population and show some humanity in dealing with this problem? It reflects very badly on the mayor and his council, and blaming other levels of government is not going to change anything. His position is getting very tiresome. Let’s deal with reality and get these people into shelters, where they can then be directed to other services and hopefully find a permanent home through this contact. To do nothing at all is no solution to a festering social condition that shows no signs of going away. Tina Ekengren, Burnaby
Alexie Greene It’s time that these young criminals are made to take responsibility for their actions. But, according to our laws, 12 to 17 year old “monsters in training” are molly coddled in the Canadian criminal justice system. All of their rights get protected, plus they don’t face any real penalties - but no one give a d*mn about their victims. Jon Reay that’s more than good enough though, because our defective liberal ways fully support it. Karen Mader-Rea I was in Burnaby for five days and my car was broken into twice. Ridiculous. Cat Thunder We should know the school where they go and have a family meeting and invite their parents in that school. We can lecture them both regarding the the damages these kids have caused. That’s one way. Cat Thunder As a 1st Nations senior have the power to deport them where they came from. They had no rights stealing my phone when I was in a middle of a conversation. Caroline Pocrnic In custody and released on strict conditions. Well, that’ll teach them. Meanwhile be careful out there! Kenny McMorran Glad they got these punks
Farewell tributes to a longtime councillor John Preissl An amazing lady! Fond memories of working at her house a few years back and every morning we arrived to goodies and coffee waiting for us. Our thoughts are with Celeste’s family and friends. Jon Reay sorry to hear that, I remember her from my time on Burnaby’s Heritage Commission
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Burnaby couple first to file new e-petition MAW Animal cruelty is a HUGE issue in the world. Gandhi himself said “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated”. I imagine truthtimenow would argue with Gandhi also. The fact is that animals have feelings just like we do. If society cannot treat an innocent, voiceless animal with kindness, we have no hope for people treating people (who have opinions, big mouths, crappy attitudes and egos) with kindness. Animal abusers are a danger to society in general. I think shock collars are abusive and there are better ways to train a dog. We would consider it abuse if a shock collar was used on a 2 year old.
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City now Police seeking van involved in hit and run White van fled the scene of crash at Royal Oak and Marine Drive Cayley Dobie
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Mounties are investigating after a car fled the scene of a crash at Royal Oak and Marine Drive last Thursday evening. The collision happened around 5:15 p.m. on Dec. 3, when a van travelling west on Marine Drive hit another vehicle travelling southbound on Royal Oak. “The driver was trapped in the vehicle for a bit. (There was) concern for a head injury, but we found out that his injuries were actually minor once he was treated,” said Burnaby RCMP Staff Sgt. Maj. John Buis.
The driver of the van did not remain at the scene, and police believe he or she fled immediately following the collision.The intersection was closed for about two hours while investigators collected evidence from the scene. Buis said investigators believe the driver of the suspect vehicle, described as a white van, drove through the stop sign at Marine Drive and Royal Oak prior to hitting the other car. The Burnaby RCMP would like to speak with the driver of the van, and police are asking anyone with information on the crash to contact investigators at 604294-7922.
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out. For example, the petitioners must find an MP to sponsor their cause. In this case, Stewart is sponsoring the shock collar petition.There’s also a French version of the petition in the works, and the Williams have a link to share online, now that the petition is live. “I think it’s going to give us a lot more chance to
gain more signatures and get more support across Canada.We’re very isolated trying to get people’s signatures as individuals,” Gwendy said. People don’t realize when they sign petitions on the Internet that they have no standing with government, Gwendy added. Continued on page 10
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City now NEB hearing dates set The National Energy Board has set the schedule for intervenors’ final arguments in the Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion case, and the City of Burnaby is one of the first presenters. The hearings mark the final step for intervenors in NEB’s hearing for the proposal to twin the Trans Mountain pipeline, a project whose costs have now risen to $6.8 billion. Burnaby is set to present on Jan. 20, the second day of hearings, following
the cities of Surrey and New Westminster. Other local groups presenting include the Simon Fraser Student Society (Jan. 22), the Graduate Student Society at SFU (Jan. 23), the Tsleil-Waututh Nation (Jan. 26) and Burnaby residents Opposing Kinder Morgan Expansion (Jan. 28). Oil industry representatives present from Feb. 2 to 4 and include the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, Cenovus, Hus-
ky Oil, Devon, Imperial Oil, Suncor,Tesoro,Total, Canadian Natural Resources, and the Canadian Oil Sands. The City of Vancouver is set to present on the final day, on Feb. 5. The hearings take place in the Delta Burnaby Conference Centre from Jan. 19 to 29. A second set of hearings will take place in the NEB’s Calgary office Feb. 2 to 5.The hearings are not open to the general public, but the NEB will broadcast them online.
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E-petitions now accepted Continued from page 9 “This new one will be recognized by the government,” she said. Stewart’s motion for Parliament to accept e-petitions passed in January of 2014, a rare feat for an opposition backbencher. “I think it’s been a quiet reform, but it will be a significant reform as Canadians really catch on to what’s happening here.They have an easy and accessible way
to have their views presented in Parliament,” Stewart said from Ottawa. Under the old rules, people had to collect a minimum of 25 signatures on paper and find an MP to table the petition in the House of Commons. Now, it’s a minimum of 500 votes, and the government has 45 days to respond in writing, Stewart explained. Stewart said e-petitions have the capacity to shake
up how the government does business, and he’s waiting for the first one with 100,000 or 200,000 signatures, which will force Parliament to take action. “I don’t think a government can afford to ignore a petition with a couple thousand signatures on it from verified voters,” he said. To create your own e-petition, go to petitions.parl. gc.ca/en/Home/Index
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Giving gifts to less privileged kids at Christmas is all about empathy for Sophie Rombu of Glenwood Elementary. The 12-year-old is spokesperson for the school’s Angel Project for the Burnaby Christmas Bureau, a program that makes sure local low-income families have food and presents during the holidays. “Just imagine you are that person, and you weren’t privileged enough. Getting gifts is about privilege. Imagine how giving a gift to someone would make them feel. It would make them feel like they were on top of the world,” Sophie said. Glenwood Elementary has made the Angel Project an annual tradition for the past few years. Angel Projects usually involved a group of people, coworkers, friends or, in this case, students, collecting unwrapped gifts for the bureau’s toy room. This year, there’s a Christmas tree in the school hallway, and it’s covered with tags that have the name and age of a typical (not actual) child registered with the Burnaby Christmas Bureau. Kids or parents can take the tags home and buy an age-appropriate gift and leave it under the tree, unwrapped.The gifts then
Christmas angels: Helen Hua, left, and Sophie Rombu both attend Glenwood Elementary, a South Burnaby school that hosts an Angel Project for the Christmas Bureau every year. PHOTO JENNIFER MOREAU
go the bureau’s toy room, where registered parents pick presents for their children. This year, Glenwood took 20 angel cards, and they’re going fast.
“It’s good because it gives gifts to the children who can’t get gifts, and I feel that could be me,” Sophie said. “I could be in that position, not getting gifts at Christmas, and that’s terrible.”
For Sophie, receiving a gift at Christmas means a lot when you’re a kid. “It means that there’s people caring for me.There are people loving me.They want to give me something.
I feel special,” she said. And giving gifts is also rewarding. “It makes you feel really good inside, (like) you’ve done something good with your life, you have a pur-
pose,” she added. To organize an Angel Project or learn more about the bureau, go to www. burnabycommunitycon nections.com.
Want to enjoy a Christmas dinner in Burnaby? Burnaby Rotary Club is treating local families to a sit-down Christmas dinner with all the fixings Jennifer Moreau
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The Burnaby Rotary Club is treating local families to a sit-down Christmas dinner with all the fixings. The annual dinner takes place at West Burnaby United Church on Monday, Dec. 14, from 5 to 7:30 p.m.This year, there are plenty of seats available at the tables for families in need. “We’re putting a call out citywide,” said Rotary’s Pamela Gardener. “There are 30 spots still available. There’s lots and lots of food.” Most families are invited or referred through the
Burnaby Neighbourhood House, Maywood Community School and Burnaby Family Life, but Rotary is taking self-referrals and suggestions from the general public.The deadline to sign up families by Dec. 11.
There’s lots and lots of food. “If there’s a need, if someone’s reading this and says my neighbour could use a dinner like this, that’s what we want, people to spread it far and wide,” Gardner said.
“It’s about inclusiveness.” The traditional Christmas dinner includes turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy. Dr. Michael Boyd, a local ophthalmologist, donated enough to cover the dinner costs, and Rotary members volunteer to work in the kitchen and serve the meals. The Rotary club also buys enough presents so all the children attending get a visit with Santa and a present to take home.To nominate a family, email pamela@ burnabyorthopaedic.com and call 604-436-6092. Rotary volunteers need a first name only and the age and gender of children 12 and under so they can prepare enough toys.
Feast for everyone: Local families are invited to join in the Burnaby Rotary Club’s Christmas dinner. This year’s event is coming up on Monday, Dec. 14. PHOTO NOW FILES
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A Burnaby Central grad turned award-winning director is at the helm of the next outing by Blackbird Theatre. Johnna Wright is directing Richard Brinsley Sheridan’s The Rivals, running Dec. 28 to Jan. 23 at the Cultch. It stars Gabrielle Rose as the famous character Mrs. Malaprop – whose tendency to mix words led to the introduction of the term “malapropism” to the English language. She’s joined by a cast of acclaimed talents including Scott Bellis, Duncan Fraser, Martin Happer, Luisa Jojic, Emma Slipp, Kirk Smith, John Emmet Tracy and Jenny WaskoPaterson. The plot revolves around the romantic Lydia Languish, who is appalled when her beloved – who she Continued on page 14
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A Burnaby native who’s making it big on Canadian radio is coming home for a Christmas show. Morgan Cameron Ross, who was born and raised in Burnaby and now lives in Toronto, is presenting his Christmas show on Tuesday, Dec. 15 at the Railway Club in Vancouver. Ross is the lead singer of the chart-topping band
Bellwoods, whose massive hit Live It Up spent 24 straight weeks in Billboard’s Top 10 and was one of the most played songs on Canadian radio in 2015. Doors for his show open at $8 p.m., and tickets are $10 to $12. Buy in advance at www.brownpapertickets. com or at the door, or find out more at www.facebook. com/morgancameronross.
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Continued from page 12 thinks is a poor ensign turns out to be a well-connected captain. Wright and her father, John Wright – artistic director of Blackbird Theatre – are Burnaby natives. Wright went to high school at Burnaby Central, where she performed in shows with the drama department, and then went on to study theatre at UBC. See www.blackbirdtheatre .ca for more on the show or to buy tickets. CHRISTMAS VESPERS A Burnaby resident is part of the excitement when Early Music Vancouver presents its holiday concert at the Chan Centre. Marco Del Rio, a baritone with the Laudate Singers, is onstage for the Festive Cantatas – Praetorious ChristmasVespers performance on Sunday, Dec. 20 at 3 p.m. Early Music Vancouver is partnering with the Portland Baroque Orchestra, Early Music Guild of Seattle and Early Music Society of the Islands for the
Starring role: Emma Slipp stars as Lydia Languish in Blackbird Theatre’s upcoming production of The Rivals, onstage at the Cultch starting Dec. 28. PHOTO TIM MATHESON, CONTRIBUTED
program – which recreates a Christmas Vespers service as it might have been heard in 17th-century Germany.The selections will include works from throughout Praetorious’ career and will also give the audience a chance to join in a selection of familiar early Christmas carols. David Fallis will direct an ensemble of more than 50 performers – including the Laudate Singers and La Rose des Vents ensemble – for the occasion. Del Rio, who studied music at Capilano Univer-
sity before transferring to UBC’s bachelor of music program, is also frequently seen onstage with VanDeca – a locally based choir of which Del Rio is a founding member and co-director. He has also performed with the Celtic folk band Elsay and hard rock band Dalziel. Tickets for the Christmas Vespers start at $17.50; see earlymusic.bc.ca or call 604-822-2697. Send Lively City ideas to Julie, jmaclellan@burnaby now.com or find her on Twitter, @juliemaclellan.
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PHOTO: Pamela Gardner, owner of Burnaby Orthopaedic and Mastectomy
302-4900 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC 604.436.6092 www.burnabyorthopaedic.com
BurnabyNOW WEDNESDAY December 9, 2015 17
PROFILES OF EXCELLENCE
Dignity Memorial - Forest Lawn and Ocean View
PRE-ARRANGEMENT FUNERAL SERVICES
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hen it comes to planning, many of us are experts at it – we plan vacations, home renovations, work schedules and family get-togethers, down to the last detail. But when it comes to some of the biggest decisions in life – like what sort of funeral arrangements we might want – many people hesitate to consider even the basics, leaving loved ones stressed and overwhelmed when the time comes. Victor Lee, manager of prearrangement funeral services with Dignity Memorial, which operates Forest Lawn and Ocean View Funeral Homes in Burnaby, says taking the time to consider what one’s wishes are is some of the most valuable planning a person can do. “I think it really comes down to asking ourselves, what is wiser? To make arrangements without stress before the time of need, or to leave it for your family +1 &K*-M 1*+^ dIM2 they’re in the middle “Many of us have come of grief?” he asked. to this kind of work after Qf2a /M1/DM &-,+ our own experiences interact with a with losing a loved one, funeral home when a family member has and knowing we want to passed away; this help others during the can be a confusing, same time in their lives.” overwhelming time, says Lee, which is then made more complicated by uncertainty over what the deceased would want done in terms of funeral services and by an unexpected expense to bear. “We certainly see families that aren’t sure what someone would want and that can leave them very upset,” he said. “It’s a lot to sort through during a time of grief.” Lee says he and the other staff at Forest Lawn and Ocean View put a priority on helping families. “Many of us have come to this kind of work after our own experiences with losing a loved one, and knowing we want to help others during the same time in their lives,” he said. “It’s so important to us. We know that the grieving process has many steps, and having added stress makes that much harder. We want it to be as simple and straightforward as possible so they can have the time to focus on what they need to focus on.” To that end, Dignity Memorial offers two avenues to help individuals and families plan ahead, both of which can be done at any time, at any age. “No one should wait until they’re a certain age. It can be 10 years, 20 years, 30 years before. We never know what will happen – planning early makes a lot of sense, even though it is something people may not want to think about.” RMM Mc/DfG2, +If+ +IM &-,+ /-1OM,, G, OfDDMN /-M] arrangement. This is simply determining what a person would prefer to be done in terms of a
celebration of life, a more formal service and so on. There is no cost to this, and in fact anyone can get a pre-arrangement guide from Dignity. The second process is pre-funding, in which +IM f--f2KMN ,M-)GOM, f-M &2fDG`MN f2N /fGN L1in advance, typically through a low-cost monthly fee similar to car insurance or home insurance. 6IM fNNMN eM2M&+ G, +If+ +IM O1,+ G, D1OEMN G2 f+ today’s rates, even if the services aren’t needed for many years to come. Staff are available to work with individuals in English, Spanish and Chinese, and Lee notes that there is no cost to come in to discuss options. “It’s truly no obligation, there’s no pressure. We really see the difference this makes for people and want to make this time easier for those involved.”
PHOTO: Victor Lee, manager of pre-arrangement funeral services with Dignity Memorial – Forest Lawn and Ocean View
308–4980 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC 604.620.8083 604.838.8888 www.dignitymemorial.ca
18 WEDNESDAY December 9, 2015 • BurnabyNOW
PROFILES OF EXCELLENCE
HEMLOCK PRINTERS LTD.
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PHOTO: Left: Peter Madliger, vice-president prepress, Hemlock display graphic division and Jeff Taylor, senior vice-president, manufacturing and operations.
7050 Buller Avenue, Burnaby, BC 604.438.2456 1.800.663.2456 www.hemlockprinters.com
BurnabyNOW WEDNESDAY December 9, 2015 19
PROFILES OF EXCELLENCE
BURNABY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
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or 35 years, the Burnaby Hospital Foundation has been helping to support the work done inside the walls of the city’s hospital, raising funds for new equipment, special training, expansions and more. Now, they’re reaching out beyond the hospital and into the community itself, to support the health and wellness of Burnaby residents long before they may need hospital services. “These are some really wonderful new initiatives under our community health and wellness program,” notes Cheryl Carline, president and CEO of the foundation. “The focus coming from Fraser Health Authority and from the Ministry of Health is to look at the community, to look at that health and wellness component as a whole both internally and externally. Ideally, we want to keep people out of hospitals, keep them healthy and happy and at home in their community; “When we’re thinking at the same time, if of hospital foundations, they need medical we often don’t think assistance, then we outside of the hospital, want to ensure it’s the but we know that there right treatment at the are pieces of the puzzle right time in the right … that can alter health way.” That’s a big order outcomes for people.” in a city as large and diverse as Burnaby, but one that Carline says the foundation is excited to tackle given +IM D12K]+M-3 eM2M&+, for residents. “When we’re thinking of hospital foundations, we often don’t think outside of the hospital, but we know that there are pieces of the puzzle – having a safe place to live, having a social circle, being active, If)G2K ,*!OGM2+ food and healthy food – that can alter health outcomes for people,” she said. “So we’re looking at +I1,M f2N &2NG2K ways to participate and engage with the community.” This has bloomed into supporting projects that focus on some of those “puzzle pieces”; for example, they have partnered with the City of Burnaby on seniors’ wellness programs at recreation centres, and help fund a program with Burnaby Food First which tackles food security issues, as well as working to support the city’s task force on homelessness. “There’s a wide spectrum of needs out there. We have a changing demographic with that boomer generation getting older, millenials coming along, and there’s no doubt that hospitals and health institutions will have challenges meeting these needs as we have, L1- +IM &-,+ +G3M G2 IG,+1-a^ L1*- KM2M-f+G12, McG,+G2K together, and the population aging and living much longer.” Still, the core focus for the foundation continues to be the hospital itself just as it has been since 1982, dIM2 +IM L1*2Nf+G12 &-,+ eMKf2 G+, OIf-G+feDM MLL1-+,\ “The foundation is the philanthropic arm of the hospital and the primary purpose is to raise money
for equipment, for education and technology and for other projects,” she said. In the past, the foundation has been instrumental in bringing in funding for a $4.85 million MRI suite, $100,000 neonatal resusciation units, and much more. Their latest success was the construction of a second endoscopy suite, which Carline notes was funded largely through small donations from the community. “That money was raised by donations of $10 here, $20 there, students at schools coming together and working on fundraising efforts,” she said. “We never want people to forget that it’s not just the big donations that make things happen here – every donation makes a big difference.” The foundation recently marked its third year of hosting its signature annual gala. JU+b, -MfDDa f ,GK2G&Of2+ M)M2+ L1- *,^ f2N U I1/M dM see it continue to grow,” she said.
PHOTO: Cheryl Carline, president and CEO of the Burnaby Hospital Foundation
3935 Kincaid St., Burnaby, BC 604.431.2281 www.bhfoundation.ca
20 WEDNESDAY December 9, 2015 • BurnabyNOW
PROFILES OF EXCELLENCE
METROTOWN FLOORS + INTERIORS
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or the team at Metrotown Floors + Interiors, there’s one priority that guides their work: providing excellence in customer service. That simple philosophy shapes the approach the company has taken since opening in 2004 in a spectrum of ways, ensuring customers have a top-notch experience from the time they walk in the doors until a project is complete. It has also led to a continuous growth and expansion for the local business, as they have drawn more clients each year and expanded their selection and services simultaneously. QM+-1+1d2 XD11-, _ U2+M-G1-, G, f L*DD ,M-)GOM %11-G2K company that serves both residential and commercial customers in Burnaby and throughout the Greater Vancouver area, with everything from solid hardwood to carpet, tiles and luxury vinyl, along with cabinets, countertops and more. Byron Saracoglu explains that Metrotown Floors + Interiors grew out of f ,*OOM,,L*D %11-G2K installation company “We are always there he ran with co-owner for our customers. Al Eris. We give them peace of “While serving other retailers in mind – they know they their installation can count on us and needs, we realized our staff.” customers weren’t getting educated on %11-G2K /-1N*O+, f2N installation services by retailers,” he said. “In
Mf-Da BZZ@^ dM NMOGNMN +1 K-1d G2+1 +IM %11-G2K -M+fGDMindustry with our installation, product and excellent customer service experience and knowledge.” The company started out in an 1,100 square foot showroom on Kingsway, which was expanded a few years later, building it out to 2,100 square feet. That allowed them to add kitchen cabinets and countertops to their product and installation lineup, and an inhouse kitchen designer was added to the team. But the strong reputation the company had built in its &-,+ LMd aMf-, DMN +1 f O12+G2*MN K-1d+I^ f2N ea BZCZ the company moved into a 4,000 square foot showroom on Imperial Street so as to be able to provide more selection and better service to the booming clientele. “We take great pride in carrying out excellent work, with more personalized customer service for our customers, which is always the number 1 priority,” said Saracoglu. “Our company continues to strive to be the best, our team works very hard in staying organized and focused on our customers’ satisfaction and needs.” Saracoglu notes that Metrotown Floors + Interiors is able to offer “one stop shopping” thanks to the wide spectrum of products, specializing in both North
American and European products, and the diverse selection allows customers to “think outside the box” about what they may want. In addition, they offer free in-home visits to help a customer with design decisions, and have an in-house interior designer to guide the process. “We are on time and on budget and we are transparent with our estimates,” he said. “We are always there for our customers. We give them peace of mind – they know they can count on us and our staff.” Saracoglu says they hope every customer feels properly educated on the products and installation, f2N ,f+G,&MN dG+I 21+ F*,+ +IM &2G,IMN /-1N*O+^ e*+ +IM entire process. “Most customers come to us with an idea of what they want, but sometimes they are overwhelmed with the variety of selection we offer. Other customers have no idea what they want and we can set up our free inhome visit to get a sense of their setting. In both cases, with our experienced team members and our in-house designer, we help our clients make the right choices that suit their needs.”
PHOTO: Left: Owners Byron Saracoglu and Al Eris
5690 Imperial Street, Burnaby, BC 604.434.4463 www.metrotownfloors.com
BurnabyNOW WEDNESDAY December 9, 2015 21
PROFILES OF EXCELLENCE
Eric Muir, Muir Investment Team, Raymond James Ltd.
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inance is a world of ups and downs: the markets can change, shift and evolve over the course of an hour, let alone over the span of days, weeks and months. With that in mind, it’s important to have a guide who isn’t just experienced and knowledgeable, but also trustworthy, reliable and dependable. Eric Muir has built his reputation on being all those things; as a result, he has clients that he has worked with for decades while still drawing new clients – largely by word of mouth recommendations – year after year. “It’s very important to me that my clients see me as a person who honours his word, who can be relied */12^H IM ,fGN\ J6If+ NM/M2NfeGDG+a G2 &2f2OM G, critical – the markets are not static and it’s our job to guide our clients to help them reach their goals.” Muir G, 21 2MdO13M- +1 +IM &2f2OGfD ,M-)GOM, G2N*,+-a^ dG+I 31-M +If2 B? aMf-, 1L Mc/M-GM2OM G2 +IM &MDN\ VMb, f Portfolio Manager and Fellow of CSI, is “Dependability in recognized as one of 42.2(% !, (-!*!(.5 3 *"% Raymond James top advisors in Canada markets are not static and is the founder and it’s our job to guide and head of The Muir our clients to help them Investment Team of reach their goals.” Raymond James. In keeping with his philosophy of constantly providing
improved service to his clients, he was licensed 14 months ago as a portfolio manager. JVf)G2K +If+ NM,GK2f+G12 fDD1d, *, +1 N1 discretionary trading on behalf of our clients, so that we can respond very quickly when we see an opportunity,” he said. “Markets can change quickly f2N +If+ fDD1d, *, +1 -MfO+ 12 f +G3MDa f2N M!OGM2+ basis for our clients.” 6IG, OIf2KM -M%MO+, f ,+-12K -MDf+G12,IG/ eM+dMM2 advisor and client. “That’s a very high level of service, but a client will be reluctant to hand over discretionary trading if they don’t have a high level of trust in their advisor,” he noted. “We work very hard to maintain that trust – to not just do our best with their portfolios but to keep clients informed, to help provide education, to help them feel comfortable D11EG2K f+ &2f2OM, f2N d1-EG2K 12 K1fD,\H Muir says his team, some of whom he has worked with for more than a decade, all have the same guiding philosophy and perspective on client care. “That client-focused approach runs through everything we do,” he said. “We have a wonderful team here.” Muir acknowledges that talking about or looking at &2f2OM, Of2 eM ,+-M,, G2N*OG2K L1- /M1/DM^ +1 +IM /1G2+ that some will avoid it altogether. But he notes that the -M,Mf-OI G, ODMf-; +I1,M dI1 If)M &2f2OGfD fN)G,1-, N1
better over the long run in reaching their goals around -M+G-M3M2+ f2N &2f2OGfD ,MO*-G+a\ Jh1* N12b+ 2MMN +1 have a lot to begin planning, to look ahead and start making short-term goals and long-term goals,” he said. The Muir Investment Team hosts a variety of educational workshops and seminars open to the public, on topics such as retirement planning or estate planning, in part to help people begin that process of education. “Sometimes someone will be in a session and realize ‘Oh, I hadn’t thought of that,’ and it opens a window into something they need to explore more and we’re grateful for the chance to help them do that.” Securities-related products and services are offered through Raymond James Ltd., member-Canadian Investor Protection Fund. Insurance products and services are offered through Raymond James Financial Planning Ltd., which is not a member-Canadian Investor Protection Fund.
PHOTO: Eric Muir, B.Comm (Hons. Fin.), FCSI, CIM, SVP, Portfolio Manager, Private Client Group and Tracey McDonald, Associate Investment Manager
Suite 1133, 4720 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC 604.451.3100 1.855.450.6847 www.muironmoney.com
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PROFILES OF EXCELLENCE
EAGLE CREEK DENTAL CENTRE
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omfortable. Serene. Relaxing. Not the words one might expect when thinking about a visit to the dentist, but the team at Eagle Creek Dental Centre strives to make every patient feel exactly that during an appointment. Eagle Creek Dental combines a state-of-theart facility with the most current and advanced techniques and technology in a modern patientcentered environment. The team’s goal is to provide their patients with top-notch dental care in a visit that G, Mf,a^ M!OGM2+ f2N 31-M O13L1-+feDM +If2 +IMab)M ever experienced before. “Part of our approach is ensuring that our entire team has a high level of expertise and education in their respective areas and are approachable and friendly,” said Dr. Sherwin Nabi. The team is led by Dr. Nabi and Dr. Michael QfK2*,,12^ fD12K dG+I f ,+fLL +If+ G2OD*NM, f "M-+G&MN Dental Orthodontic Assistant, two "M-+G&MN iM2+fD “We want every patient Assistants, several *".* '!,!*, 1)- 1/(% *1 Dental Hygienists, an :!OM Qf2fKM- f2N feel that they are treated several receptionists. #!*" -%,0%(* .2& *".* Dr. Nabi has been *"% ,%-'!(%, #% 0-1'!&% in practice for 16 .-% ,%(12& *1 212%+$ years and notes that Eagle Creek Dental has over 900 positive reviews from patients stating how much they value the clinic’s approach. “The goal of our 1!OM G, +1 MN*Of+M and answer the questions and concerns of all of our patients and to make sure that they leave 1*- 1!OM LMMDG2K they received the best treatment possible,” said Dr. Nabi. “We want every patient that visits 1*- 1!OM +1 LMMD +If+ they are treated with respect and that the services we provide are second to none,” he added. Dr. Nabi is an avid soccer player and member of the Vancouver Metro soccer league. He was also the B.C. Junior Chess champion for three years in a row, and has recently taken up road biking. He coaches both soccer and chess to youngsters, and spends free time with his wife Azadeh and sons Arman and Darian. Dr. Magnusson joined the Eagle Creek team a little over a year ago, and says he’s committed to patient care and continuing to expand his knowledge in advances in dentistry by pursuing ongoing education throughout North America. Dr. Magnusson also has a busy life beyond dentistry: he is an accomplished drummer and can be seen performing at venues around Vancouver, including the annual International Jazz Festival. He also hikes, snowboards, plays golf and enjoys cooking. Eagle Creek Dental offers a wide spectrum of dentistry services, including implant dentistry, family dental care, root canals, restorative, Invisalign and cosmetic dentistry, ensuring that they are always
providing care that is comfortable for each patient. The clinic also keeps a strong focus on education and technology, ensuring that the best, most current treatments and equipment are being used. Encouraging preventative care with regular visits, thorough exams and routine dental cleanings helps ensure that patients need fewer procedures down the road. It’s no surprise that Eagle Creek Dental is continually growing and was recently awarded the Best of Burnaby reader’s choice award in the dental category. Based in North Burnaby, Eagle Creek Dental Centre is accepting new patients and children are always dMDO13M\ 6IM 1!OM G, 1/M2 ,Gc Nfa, f dMME dG+I extended hours on many days (7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 7 a.m. 5 p.m. on Fridays, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays) and offers ample free parking for patient convenience.
PHOTO: Left: Dr. Michael Magnusson and Dr. Sherwin Nabi of Eagle Creek Dental Centre
4442 Hastings Street, Burnaby, BC 604.298.5333 www.eaglecreekdental.ca
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PROFILES OF EXCELLENCE
RODAN JEWELLERS
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or centuries, jewellery in all its forms has been treasured: a gift from husband to wife, parent to child, friend to friend; precious mementos passed from one generation to the next; a token to mark a special celebration or milestone; an item that can be a ,GK2G&Of2+ IMG-D113 1- f ,+f+M3M2+ 1L Lf,IG12\ $2N 21 12M E21d, +IM eMf*+a f2N /DMf,*-M 1L &2M FMdMDDM-a eM++M- +If2 81Nf2 TMdMDDM-,\ 6IM eMf*+GL*D store has become synonymous with not just offering a diverse array of world famous brands, unique designs and unequaled quality but also customer experience +If+ G, ,MO12N +1 212M G2 +IM G2N*,+-a\ It’s just part of what has made the Rodan name so well regarded, with a reputation for excellence +If+ O12+G2*M, +1 K-1d\ J:2M f,/MO+ +If+ 3fEM, *, ,/MOGfD G, 1*- IG,+1-a^H 21+MN 1d2M- 81e if)GN,12\ JVG,+1-a O13M, G2 3f2a L1-3,^ f2N D12KM)G+a G, 12M 1L +I1,M\ :*- D12KM)G+a G, NM-G)MN L-13 fDdfa, striving to exceed the expectations of every customer, and creating a reputation for innovation, not just in our products but in our customer “Our longevity is derived service policies, many of which have from always striving to become models exceed the expectations to the jewellery of every customer, and industry, and that creating a reputation separates us from the for innovation.” O13/M+G+1-,\H Rodan Jewellers began in the mid 1970s, when Davidson – still in high school – opened up a key cutting and jewellery engraving e*,G2M,,\ U+ ,112 evolved into a small charm and jewellery shop, which opened G+, N11-, G2 C<=>\ From there, the business continued to grow, eventually expanding into the largest jewellery OIfG2 G2 +IM /-1)G2OM\ During that time, the company developed policies such as the comprehensive diamond guarantee – unheard of then, but now used throughout Canada by other -M+fGDM-,\ 6I1,M 1-GKG2fD ,+1-M, dM-M Df+M- ,1DN^ f2N if)GN,12 returned four years ago in 2011 with a new Rodan TMdMDDM-, ,I1dOf,M ,+1-M^ ef,MN G2 #-M2+d11N 61d2 "M2+-M\ VM If, ,*e,M.*M2+Da 1/M2MN ,M)M-fD ,GK2f+*-M Pandora stores under his umbrella, making Rodan the Df-KM,+ 9f2N1-f /-1)GNM- G2 #\"\ 6IMa f-M fD,1 12M 1L the leading bridal specialists in the Vancouver region, offering the most coveted names in engagement and dMNNG2K -G2K,\ 6IG, Df+M,+ M)1D*+G12 G2 f DGLMD12K Of-MM- G2 +IM jewellery business is particularly rewarding for Davidson, as his son Mitchell is now involved in running the business, making it a multi-generational 1/M-f+G12\ J4M f-M f Lf3GDa e*,G2M,,^ f2N Lf3GDa G, )M-a important to us – not just our immediate family, but 1*- O133*2G+a^H IM ,fGN\ J4Mb-M ,1 D*OEa +1 eM IM-M in Brentwood, it’s a community that is very family L1O*,MN\ Qa dGLM df, e1-2 f2N -fG,MN G2 P1-+I Burnaby and we have deep ties to the community /M-,12fDDa f2N f, f O13/f2a\H 6IM O133*2G+a O122MO+G12 G, 12M 1L +IM O1-M
values of Rodan, along with offering customers an unparalleled customer experience provided by GIA diamond experts who assist in making informed /*-OIf,M,\ $2 G2],+1-M d1-E,I1/ fDD1d, L1- O*,+13 and repair work to be carried out on site, while O*,+13M-, ,I1/\ J:*- ,+fLL f-M IGKIDa +-fG2MN^ )M-a E21dDMNKMfeDM\ 4M If)M f2 G2O-MNGeDM ef,M 1L Mc/M-+G,M L1- I1d +1 select, how to service and how to maintain any piece 1L FMdMDDM-a^H IM ,fGN\ J:*- +Mf3 If, f -MfD ,M2,M 1L N*+a +1 MN*Of+M f2N G2L1-3 O*,+13M-,\ 6If+ O-Mf+M, a real loyalty with your customers, and also builds a -M/*+f+G12 +If+ e-G2K, G2 &-,+ +G3M O*,+13M-, f, dMDD\H Davidson along with Mitchell hope to continue building the Rodan name, making the store a true destination for not just local customers but those L-13 f-1*2N +IM -MKG12\ $2N dG+I ,13M 1L +IM eGKKM,+ names in jewellery design and creation – Pandora, 6fO1-G^ 5M--fKG1^ 8G+f2G f2N 6G,,1+^ +1 2f3M F*,+ f LMd g +IM ,+1-M dGDD 21 N1*e+ O12+G2*M +1 K-1d\
PHOTO: Rodan founder and owner Rob Davidson with son Mitchell
Brentwood Town Centre 45– 4567 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby, BC 604.298.1880 www.rodanjewellers.ca
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PROFILES OF EXCELLENCE
JENNY WUN, WEST ONE REAL ESTATE MARKETING
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hen it comes to real estate, plenty of people will suggest the process of buying or selling a home will be confusing and stressful. But Burnaby-based Realtor® Jenny Wun says her approach makes it just the opposite: something to thoroughly enjoy. “Buying a home should be easy, fun and exciting – one of life’s most rewarding experiences,” she said. “I’m dedicated to demystifying the home buying process by personally walking my clients through each and every step.” And Wun has the expertise, experience and education to do just that. She has been working in the real estate business more than 13 years; on top of being a Realtor®, she holds an Associate Broker license and completed the Building Construction Technology Program at BCIT in 2009, which gave her an in-depth education in architectural planning, building science and B.C.’s building code. She has worked with a number of wellknown local developers selling and consulting on over 50 projects and, all in all, has sold more “Buying a home than 5,000 homes in the Lower Mainland should be easy, and Fraser Valley fun and exciting region. – one of life’s most Most important of rewarding experiences.” all, she’s passionate about real estate. “As a real estate investor and home builder, I love to share my secrets of success in this business and trend predictions,” she said. “This includes sharing some of my favourite inspiration sources such as designers, suppliers and consultants. And I partner with the very best professionals from home inspectors, lawyers, to renovators and painters, to ensure my clients make a well-informed decision when buying or selling.” Wun says it’s a dream come true to work in her home community, because it allows her to not only introduce people to all that Burnaby has to offer but allows her to help improve the city as well. “I feel responsible to this neighbourhood and making it a better community. I’m always interested G2 &2NG2K +IM efDf2OM /1G2+ eM+dMM2 +IM IG,+1-a 1L our city and current use of land and its surrounding neighbourhood, and what moves the community forward in terms of livability and value,” she said. “I have a very personal investment in this community and I’m proud to call Burnaby my home.” Wun points to the many parks, trails, recreational amenities, educational institutions as just a few of the OG+ab, eM2M&+, g e*+ 21+M, +If+ 12M 1L +IM eM,+ +IG2K, about Burnaby is the multicultural diversity it has. “We have a multi-ethnic charm here. I love the gastronomic features of North Burnaby with independent stores and shops along Hastings, many of them Italian, and the fabulous shopping experiences throughout the city with a wide range of stores and Asian cuisine in Metrotown and the Korean shopping
district in the burgeoning Lougheed area,” she said. Her clientele has grown over the years largely through word-of-mouth recommendations and she’s been named Best Realtor in Burnaby for three years running. Still, she’s always seeking new ways to explore and support the real estate community itself. She plans to launch West One Real Estate Marketing in early 2016, to continue offering strategic marketing solutions to developers and help to create a bridge between homebuyers and developers. “I offer a complete range of services encompassing every aspect of the development, marketing and sales process,” she said. “I love being involved with developers in every aspect from concept, architecture, design, construction, landscaping, sales, marketing, and customer service. The continual dialogue and mutual learning serves to guide and improve each and every home that is built in our neighbourhood.”
PHOTO: Realtor® Jenny Wun of West One Real Estate Marketing
#203-3855 Henning Drive, Burnaby, BC 604-961-3559 www.jennywun.com
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PROFILES OF EXCELLENCE
CATALYST KINETICS GROUP
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hink of the human body as a machine: an incredibly complex system with dozens of interconnected components that work together seamlessly to carry out thousands of intricate tasks. Focusing on just one of the components in that system would overlook all the others – and make it harder to &2N^ NGfK21,M f2N ,1D)M f /-1eDM3 dIM2 G+ O-1/, */\ That’s where Catalyst Kinetics Group comes in. The Burnaby-based health and wellness centre has brought together a team of professionals who work fD12K,GNM 12M f21+IM-^ IMD/G2K ODGM2+, dG+I f L1O*, 12 O1DDfe1-f+G)M^ I1DG,+GO Of-M f2N O1fOIG2K G2 f2 environment supported with the latest technology. 6IM +Mf3^ IMfNMN ea 9-M,GNM2+["Y: W-fIf3 i*+IGM^ G2OD*NM, OIG-1/-fO+1-,^ 2f+*-1/f+IGO N1O+1-,^ /Ia,G1+IM-f/G,+,^ -MKG,+M-MN 3f,,fKM +IM-f/G,+,^ /Ia,G1D1KG,+,^ EG2M,G1D1KG,+, f2N ,/1-+ f2N &+2M,, professionals. “There are other centres out there that are multidisciplinary and have a group of professionals working “It’s incredibly *2NM- 12M -11L^H ,fa, Duthie. “What really rewarding to work with differentiates Catalyst a client when we know Kinetics is that we it’s improving their work collaboratively basic quality of life.” f, f +Mf3^ +fEG2K f2 interdisciplinary f//-1fOI^ ,1 +If+ the scope of practice
between professionals overlaps. The team works hand in hand with one another resulting in a whole new DM)MD 1L ,M-)GOM\H Clients at Catalyst Kinetics represent the full ,/MO+-*3 1L IMfD+I f2N &+2M,, DM)MD,^ L-13 +I1,M F*,+ ,+f-+G2K 1*+ 1- LfOG2K f OI-12GO IMfD+I /-1eDM3^ +1 athletes of all abilities ranging from amateurs to elite /-1LM,,G12fD,^ G2OD*NG2K ODGM2+, L-13 +IM PVR f2N other pro sports teams. “We have developed a reputation as a high/M-L1-3f2OM OM2+-M d1-EG2K dG+I +I1,M +1/ f+IDM+M,^H IM ,fa,\ J#*+ 1*- O1-M^ 1*- -11+,^ +IM 3fF1-G+a 1L 1*clients are average every-day folks who either want to improve their health or are struggling with chronic IMfD+I O12NG+G12,\ 9M1/DM If)M O13M +1 *, dG+I problems they have endured for years and they feel like they’ve exhausted all the other paths. It’s really amazing to see what we can do for them in one or two ,M,,G12, dG+I +IM +Mf3 dM If)M\H $OO1-NG2K +1 i*+IGM^ "f+fDa,+ SG2M+GO, G, /f,,G12f+M fe1*+ &2NG2K dfa, +1 ,M-)M +IM NG)M-,M f--fa 1L 2MMN, and goals. JX1- *,^ fOIGM)G2K McOMDDM2OM 3Mf2, +If+ dM recognize that every single individual who comes +I-1*KI 1*- N11- G, NGLLM-M2+ f2N *2G.*M^ f2N +If+ f O11EGM]O*++M- f//-1fOI G,2b+ K1G2K +1 d1-E^H IM
said. “That is the test of excellence; when we IMD/ +If+ 12M /M-,12 dG+I +IMG- *2G.*M K1fD^ dM have achieved excellence. Their goal may be to G3/-1)M */12 f /M-,12fD eM,+ G2 &+2M,, 1- ,/1-+^ 1something as simple as bending over to tie a shoe f2N eMG2K feDM +1 N1 G+ /fG2 L-MM\H Catalyst Kinetics employs a variety of cuttingedge tools and technologies to help identify /-1eDM3, f2N &2N ,1D*+G12,^ e*+ *D+G3f+MDa G+b, the staff and their passion for what they do that has helped create such a strong reputation for the company. “It’s incredibly rewarding to work with a client when we know it’s improving their basic quality of DGLM^H IM ,fGN\ J:*- +Mf3 +fEM, G2O-MNGeDM /-GNM G2 eMG2K feDM +1 ,1D)M O13/DMc /-1eDM3,^ M,/MOGfDDa when it’s been a chronic issue for a long period of time and the individual feels like there is no hope. 6If+ -MfDDa KM+, 1*- +Mf3 &-MN */\H
PHOTO: Center: President/CEO Graham Duthie with the team at Catalyst Kinetics Group
7865 Edmonds Street, Burnaby, BC 604.254.7687 www.catalystkinetics.com
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PROFILES OF EXCELLENCE
LITTLE BILLY’S STEAKHOUSE
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arry Paskalidis knows a thing or two about what it takes to be a success in the challenging restaurant business. Great food with quality ingredients along with dedicated staff and top-notch customer service are critical. So too are word-of-mouth recommendations L-13 ,f+G,&MN O*,+13M-, f2N f D1Of+G12 +If+ G, welcoming, comfortable and central. Little Billy’s Steakhouse on Hastings Street has all that. But what has really allowed the North Burnaby restaurant to thrive through four decades is the magic that the Paskalidis family themselves bring to the table: passion for the business and a determination to carry on even when faced with setbacks. In 1975, Paskalidis made his dream come true when IM 1/M2MN +IM &-,+ Little Billy’s Restaurant on Nanaimo Street with the help of his three brothers Paul, Mike, and Billy†, naming the restaurant after his then three-year-old son. From the start, Billy’s has been a family affair: each morning, a young woman named Irma “You treat the customers would drop by the restaurant with right, and you cook coffee and doughnuts everything with care. for the Paskalidis That’s what we do.” boys. Before long she was a key employee. Today, she is Harry’s wife of 38 years. Soon after, their two sons, Brian† and Kenny, were going door-to-door with Little Billy’s %aM-, f2N 3M2*, stirring up business. Eventually, several locations were opened around the Lower Mainland – three run by Paskalidis himself and another seven as franchises. In 2007, Paskalidis’ restaurant – known by then as Little Billy’s Hideaway and based in Burnaby – ,*LLM-MN f 3fF1- &-M^ destroying the building, equipment and everything inside. Missing the restaurant business, Paskilidis, his wife Irma, and son Billy set out to rebuild in a new location with a new menu. And the results speak for themselves: the business is busier than ever as they mark 40 years in operation. “It keeps getting better and better,” he said. “Every day, customers come up to me and say thank you, it was excellent, we’ll be back and we’ll tell our friends. What more could you ask for?” Paskalidis says the simple recipe of good food, good service and a family atmosphere is as important today as it was when he was starting out. “You treat the customers right, and you cook everything with care,” he said. “That’s what we do. We buy the best ingredients and we serve it right.” His customers range from long-time fans who have been visiting for years to newcomers checking out dIf+ +IM -M,+f*-f2+ If, +1 1LLM- L1- +IM &-,+ +G3M\
“Sometimes you see the same people week after week, for 10 years, 20 years. That’s wonderful,” he said. “But we have brand new customers all the time who have heard about us from friends or family.” The restaurant’s menu includes a diversity of choices from steak, seafood and plenty of Greek favourites, along with soups, pizza, salad and more. “Everybody has their favourite meal – a lot of our customers order the same thing every time they come, they love it.” The restaurant also offers catering and can accommodate larger groups for special events such as birthdays or holiday gatherings. When you’ve been around over forty years, the word “classic” comes to mind. And Paskalidis says that is what you’ll get at Little Billy’s: a classic dining out experience you won’t soon forget.
PHOTO: Left: Sofia Paskalidis, Irma Paskalidis, Harry Paskalidis, baby Andreas Karadimas, and Ourania Karadimas of Little Billy’s Steakhouse
6785 Hastings Street, Burnaby, BC 604-294-4460 www.littlebillys.com
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Easy money, hard lessons: New CFSEU-BC report puts the realities of gang life in stark focus Special to Glacier Media
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usan (not her real name) remembers the cramped, smelly bus ride from Vancouver to Calgary. She is carrying a bag of cash, intended to buy drugs from gang members in Calgary. When she gets there, she meets two men in a parking lot. The exchange goes wrong. One of the men hits her. She falls to the ground. And then they start kicking her. When they stop, the money is gone. The drugs are gone. Susan is lying bloodied on the pavement. But she is worried – in fact, frightened to death – about one thing above all: how she is going to explain what happened to her gang bosses back home. Raw, gritty and told by Susan herself, her story is the centrepiece of the latest Community Report from B.C.’s Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit (CFSEUBC), the province’s integrated antigang police agency. Formed in 2009, CFSEU-BC is tasked with combating gang activity throughout the province, and since 2013 it has published annual community reports as part of its
public education and advocacy efforts. The theme of the 2015 report is “Youth, Girls and, Gangs,” with stories and commentary that focus on the increasing involvement of younger people and women in gangs. “The gang landscape in BC is continually changing,” says Constable Jordan McLellan, community engagement officer for CFSEU-BC. “The typical gangster used to be a male in his late 20s, but now very young men and women are getting involved in the gang lifestyle. Some are as young as 15 – children who can’t really appreciate the consequences of their actions.” According to the CFSEU-BC report, the average age of a victim of gang violence 10 years ago was 30. Today, the average is 25, and the youngest victim this year was only 15 years old. Why the increase? Recruiters for gangs actively prey on youth’s naïveté. Culture plays a part, too, with easy access by ever-younger kids to glamorized gang images in TV shows, music and movies. For too many, it works. “There’s an allure to the gang lifestyle – an easy life, lots of money, girls will like you, people will
respect you,” says McLellan. “The reality is that the life is not easy, the money goes just as fast as it comes, and you end up destroying your relationships with friends and family.” Sadly, it’s a similar pattern for the increasing number of girls recruited into BC gangs. Typically, young women get involved because they are seduced by the seemingly lavish lifestyle gangsters enjoy. Many begin the journey as girlfriends, but after a time they take on more active roles, like holding drugs or hiding weapons. Some, like Susan, get more deeply involved. But there is hope. Although violence spiked in the first half of the year, with 30 gang-related homicides and attempted homicides, the longer-term trend is toward a steady decline in gang activity since 2008, when there were 51 gangrelated homicides and attempted homicides in BC. Last year, there were 18 such incidents, according to CFSEU-BC. One of the reasons for that trend is CFSEU-BC’s enforcement and investigative activities, resulting in several arrests of high-level gang criminals this year.
As well, the unit has launched a high-profile “prevention through education” program called End Gang Life (endganglife.ca), whose goal is to keep people out of gangs by telling the other side of the story. A multi-media campaign that features a website, posters, radio ads, and thought-provoking videos, End Gang Life reveals the hard realities of gang activity, and the damage it does to individuals, families and communities. The program also provides parent resources in eight different languages, to help adults have frank and effective conversations with their kids about gangs. “These resources are a good start to having a discussion,” says McLellan. “Parents need to understand that it may be a hard talk to have with your kids, but it will be easier than talking about their funeral.” For Susan – who is, at last, out
of gangs – the impact of the End Gang Life campaign is very real. Earlier this year, after she saw the posters and visited the website, she approached CFSEU-BC with an offer to tell her story and help educate other young women on the realities of life as a gang member. “I was young, I was stupid, and I would caution any kid against this,” she writes in the report. “What I lived through, I didn’t come out unscathed. I came out damaged, with wounds that’ll never heal and emotional scars that will linger forever.” The full CFSEU-BC 2015 Community Report, “Youth, Girls, and Gangs,” is available online at bc-anti-gang.com
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Have a holly jolly Christmas at the library Feeling the need for some Christmas cheer? The Burnaby Public Library’s four branches (Metrotown, Cameron,Tommy Douglas and McGill) are all offering up programs and activities all month long to get folks of all ages into the holiday spirit. Among the upcoming events are a holiday craft session at Metrotown on Saturday, Dec. 12 at 11 a.m., a Christmas family storytime at Tommy Douglas on Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 6:45 p.m., a Jingle Babies and Toddlers session at Tommy Douglas on Thursday, Dec. 17 at 10:30 a.m. and Christmas Storytimes
at McGill on Saturday, Dec. 19 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. There are other storytimes, Lego and board games sessions, family movie nights and much more – and even, for the first time, a Christmas carol singalong. The carol sing-along is set for Tuesday, Dec. 22 at 7 p.m. in the lobby at the McGill branch – it’s free, and everyone’s invited to drop in to catch the spirit of the season. Check out www.bpl. bc.ca/events for all the details on these and other holiday events at the libraries.
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Longtime Burnaby resident and former city councillor Celeste Redman passed away on Dec. 1. She was 80. Redman served for 15 years on city council and was a well-known advocate for various local causes. “The city has lost a remarkable citizen who was a champion for the City of Burnaby and social causes everywhere throughout her life,” said Mayor Derek Corrigan in a press release. “She dedicated herself to the service of others and to the betterment of life for Burnaby citizens in particular. Our city has benefited and will continue to benefit from Celeste’s actions and the many policies and initiatives that she introduced and championed, many of which form the basis for some of our city’s best attributes and proudest achievements.We will miss Celeste and will always be grateful
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for her friendship and her tireless dedication to Burnaby citizens.” Redman served on many city committees before she was voted in as a councillor under the Burnaby Citizens’ Association banner in 1990, and she held that post until 2005. She played a prominent role in the city’s Hastings Street redevelopment plan and helped ensure the area didn’t turn into a
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ing what was going on in the Maywood area (with the loss of low-cost rental housing).” Volkow said Celeste approached many issues with a passion that was infectious. “Let me tell, she was a beauty, a real beauty,” he said. “I’ll miss her. She was fabulous.The world could use a lot more Celeste Redmans.” Deputy city manager Chad Turpin has been with the city for more than four decades, from the time Celeste was active in politics. “She really, really cared about Burnaby and the community, a very sincere
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Continued from page 33 Mondee Redman, who recalls how her mom always sent her to school with an extra sandwich for kids who didn’t have lunches. Mondee remembers her mom taking in all sorts of critters: dogs, cats, a pigeon, a snake and even penguins from when Celeste worked with a veterinarian from the old Stanley Park zoo. Celeste married Andy Redman in 1963, and they were happy together until he died in 1994, Mondee said. Celeste was also an avid collector and reader of city hall documents. “There was always a joke:
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Lappage locks up Rio spot Burnaby wrestler going to Olympics
There’s no need to check her list twice. Simon Fraser University student and former Clan wrestler Danielle Lappage sewed up the first berth to the 2016 Summer Olympics with a victory last week over No. 1-ranked Braxton Stone-Papadopolous at the Canadian Wrestling Team Trials in Strathcona, Alta. The 25-year-old secured the berth by a 2-0 score in the best-of-three final, just 14 months after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament tear in her right knee. An SFU criminology graduate, Lappage trains with the Burnaby Mountain Wrestling Club. She secured the spot after rolling up six straight victories, including two over Stone-Papodopoulos in the women’s 63-kilogram division, including a close 6-4 opener. Stone-Papodopolous had guaranteed Canada’s spot in the 63kg division earlier at the 2015 Senior World championships. After capturing both the 2014 Commonwealth Games and senior Canadian wrestling championships last year, Lappage tore her ACL during practice. She used the year off to pursue a Master’s Degree in criminology. “Danielle is an almost perfect example of who we want our student-athletes to be,” said SFU women’s wrestling head coach Mike Jones. “She is competitive, she is resilient and she is a terrific student. She used her year off with injury wisely, completing a Master’s Degree. I am proud that she will be representing Canada at the Olympics.” Another Clan alumna, Justina DiStasio, was named an alternate in the women’s 75kg division, while Arjun Gill won the men’s 97kg weight class and will advance to the Olympic qualifiers at the Pan American Games.
Celebrating momentum: Moscrop Panthers’ Justin Yee, above, celebrates a big point with teammate Tatsuki Taylor, at left, during the B.C. Boys AAA Volleyball championship bronze final in Langley. While the Burnaby school would fall 2-1 to Dover Bay, finishing fourth in the 20-team tournament, they performed like champions during the marathon tournament, said their coach. PHOTO PAUL YATES/VANCOUVERSPORTSPICTURES.COM
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Tested and tired, the Moscrop Panthers refused to go quietly as the final spikes were delivered at last week’s B.C. Boys AAA Volleyball championships in Langley. Completing a seven-game, 23 sets of play over four days, Moscrop continued to battle each point to its final flurry Saturday before falling 2-1 to Dover Bay in the bronze match. Placing fourth out of 20 teams – and surviving the power pool to be one of the Final Four challengers – is more than just a feather in the cap for the
15-member squad from Burnaby. Although Dover Bay, the top team from the Island, would prevail by scores of 18-25, 2523 and 17-15, the whole journey was something that displayed true championship-like character, said the Panthers coach. “Playing in a bronze match is always tough, as players recognize they were so close to being in the finals,” remarked Moscrop coach David Tam. “We spent some time talking to the team about enjoying the moment, and being proud of the position they were in. “Playing for third place at (the) provincials is nothing to be ashamed of, and we were hoping
that we had enough energy left to finish off that match.” A day earlier, Mount Boucherie advanced to the final by stopping Moscrop 3-1 (19-25, 30-28, 25-18, 25-18) in a grueling series. It all came down to the second set, where the two teams pushed the envelope before the Kelowna school gained the upper hand. “That (second) set definitely was a deflating set.The entire time, they had a lead, and we fought hard to close the gap and push the set to extra points. But having a set point and not being able to close it out definitely hurt our confidence,” noted Tam, who pointed to Mt. Boucherie’s two
provincial-team players for playing a dominant roles. Prior to that, the Panthers launched the playoffs with 3-1 wins over both Mount Baker and Lower Mainland rival Van Tech en route to the Final Four. In power pool play, they finished with a 1-2 record and in a three-way tie for second behind undefeated Dover Bay. Due to a sets-won-and-lost ratio, Moscrop took second and a better seeding into the playoffs. The start of the tourney featured a bout of nerves and tension, as the Burnaby program anticipated how it would measure Continued on page 36
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It was a game of lines, and the steadiest line prevailed. The New Westminster Hyacks overwhelmed the Mount Douglas Rams en route to a 48-29 victory in Saturday’s B.C. Subway Bowl Junior AAA Football final at BC Place. A final match-up pitting offensive powerhouses under the Dome.The last time the two teams met, the difference was a single point in a 48-47 shootout. “We knew it was going to be a slugfest,” junior Hyacks head coach Darnell Sikorski said. The Hyacks’ line, while it flexed in the first half, stood its ground over the final
two quarters and created daylight for New West’s dynamic dashers – with Sammy Sidhu accounting for four touchdowns and 264 yards on 14 carries. “My line is everything.Without them I wouldn’t be here,” said Sidhu, who counted TD runs of 72, 70, nine and one yard. “They are the ones that got us here. ... Our (linemen) are the best players on our team.” Also counting majors were Broxx Comia, on a 40-yard dash, RobertsonYagyog and Shane Belsher, on a 20-yard pass from quarterback Kinsale Philip. LinemanYanni Angelopolous, one of a handful of juniors who also played on the senior squad, said the prior week’s hum-
bling defeat in the AAA senior semifinal was a motivating moment. “I know the feeling of how we lost and I didn’t want that feeling. I played my best so we wouldn’t have that feeling,” said Angelopolous, a Burnaby native.
SHASTA TRIO DELIVER IN DENMARK Double medals were in the cards for members of the Shasta Trampoline Club. Kyle Carragher and Tamara O’Brien, representing Canada at the World championships in Denmark two weeks ago, returned home with silver and gold. O’Brien was part of the women’s goldwinning double-mini trampoline team that
took top spot with 103.900 points, edging out Great Britain. In the individual women’s final, she was the highest-ranking Canadian but missed qualifying for the topeight final by one spot. Carragher, meanwhile, helped the men’s national double-mini trampoline team place second overall with a point tally of 109.300 points, trailing Russia. Carragher placed 18th overall in the individual finals. Last week at the World Age Group competition, also in Denmark, Burnaby’s Declan McLean placed 31st in the 13-14 individual trampoline division, while Carragher placed 27th in the boys 17-18 trampoline category.
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SFU women topple Nanooks Behind Rachel Fradgley’s second straight double-double, the Simon Fraser University women’s basketball team knocked off the University of Alaska Nanooks 77-60 on Saturday on Burnaby Mountain. Fradgley, who counted 14 points and 14 rebounds on the day, received strong support as three other Clan shooters reached double-digit points. Elisa Homer posted a team-high 19 points while Burnaby’s Alisha Roberts counted 10 points and nine assists, including eight helpers on the team’s 11 first-half baskets. Guard Ellen Kett chipped in 14 points and six assists. While they were solidly in front by seven points after one quarter, SFU faced a recharged Nanooks team in the second frame as the visitors jumped ahead 24-22 midway through the quarter.The Clan battled back and went on an 11-4 run to lead 33-28 at the half. A fierce start to the second half, where they outscored Alaska 8-2 in the first two minutes, saw SFU pull away. Two days earlier, the University of Alaska Seawolves handed the Clan its fourth loss of the young season, a 7674 heartbreaker. Roberts led the team with 18 points, while Homer netted 17 points. Fradgley registered 14 points and 13 rebounds in the loss. The Clan are 2-4 early in the season.The team now heads into the holi-
Cutting inside: Simon Fraser University’s Ellen Kett, centre, drives past half court while the University of Alaska-Fairbanks’ Kaillee Skjold, left, sticks close. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER
day break, with their next test Dec. 31 at Western Oregon. CLAN MEN EDGED BY SMU Before a large crowd, the SFU men’s basketball team put up a valiant fight before falling 73-66 to Saint Martin’s in Great Northwest Athletic Conference action on Saturday. More than 1,000 fans showed up
and witnessed a gritty game that stood knotted 58-58 with just 3:43 left. Saint Martin’s took control with a 9-0 run over the next two minutes. The Clan remain winless in GNAC play. Barkeley led SFU with 26 points, including 20 in the second half, while Michael Harper tallied 16 points and Oshea Gairey added a dozen.
Panthers elevate game at provincials
Continued from page 35 up against some of the province’s best – despite entering the weekend ranked fourth in B.C. “The boys were nervous, but also anxious. It was their first time at provincials, so they weren’t sure what to expect.We have a lot of respect for the programs that Kelowna, Dover Bay, and Mt Boucherie have. ... We felt we deserved to be ranked up there with them, and could compete with those teams.” Earning a place on the first all-star team was setter JustinYee, while outside hitter JerryYan was picked to the second squad. “Both Justin and Jerry had terrific tournaments,” noted the coach. “Jerry, being our top hitter, was able to energize our team with some key kills. He also was able to help build up confidence in the rest of the team, particularly in the younger players. “Justin did a fantastic job all week of delivering hittable balls to all of our hitters. Playing on the right side of
the court, Justin also had to go up against the other team’s key hitters, and he did a great job blocking them and setting up our defence.” BothYan andYee are part of the graduating class that includes Calvin Jung, Dasan Kim, Sandeep Moore,Tyler Murphy,Tatsuki Taylor and Tyler Williamson. Also putting in standout performances over the four days were Moore and Grade 11 power Alex Ristic. “(Ristic) was our best player against Kelowna, and he also lead the team in hitting for that match. He had some timely digs...,” said Tam. “Moore also was very consistent. He probably has made the greatest strides out of all of our players this season.” Summing it up,Tam felt his squad was more than equal to the task and can look back with pride. “This was a special team that really grew closer over the course of the season, and played hard for each other,” he said.
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