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Thelma Finlayson is a retired biology instructor from Simon Fraser University who still likes to keep up to date on developments in her field even as she turns 100 years old. She was honoured with a special birthday party at the university on Sunday.
Beloved SFU prof, advisor turns 100 Thelma Finlayson’s empathy set thousands of students on right path Mario Bartel
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Thelma Finlayson’s failing grade in scientific German was the best thing that could have happened to thousands of students. Finlayson didn’t let that setback deter her from becoming a distinguished biologist and instructor at Simon Fraser University. But it did colour her job as an academic advisor to troubled GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION
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students after she retired from the classroom. On Sunday, friends, family and former colleagues celebrated Finlayson’s 100th birthday at a special party held at the Diamond Alumni Centre. It seemed like a lot of fuss for someone who just wanted to be a biologist, said Finlayson. Which is pretty much the same argument she used with the professor of her scientific German class when she appealed her substandard grade. “I’m not interested in German,”
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thousands of students on the right path. “That definitely influenced me,” said Finlayson. “Most of the students I saw were in trouble, but I enjoyed their ideas. I tried to find something good in their transcripts to give them encouragement.” She also listened. Often students’ academic woes are just the symptom of bigger issues elsewhere in their lives, said Finlayson. Like the male student who told her the next time he’d see her, he’d be a she. Please see ‘GRATEFUL’ A3
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A man convicted of murdering his girlfriend in Burnaby a dozen years ago has had his sentence reduced by China’s highest court. Amanda Zhao, 20, was an exchange student from China living in a North Burnaby basement suite with her boyfriend Ang Li when she was killed in October 2002. Li, who has since changed his name to Jia-ming Li, fled to China two days after her body was found stuffed in a suitcase near Mission. It wasn’t until 2009 that he was arrested and September 2012 that a Chinese court found him guilty of murder and sentenced him to life in prison. But Li appealed and this week the conviction was reduced to manslaughter and the sentence cut to seven years. As he’s been in prison since 2009, he would be freed in two years. While the first court ruling made Zhao’s family feel the law was “fair and just,” the latest judgment by the Beijing High Peoples Court is “unacceptable,” said Bao-ying Yang, Zhao’s mother, in a statement Monday. Please see PARENTS, A4
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There aren’t many courses at BCIT that offer students the chance to jam on guitars as their graduating project. But that’s part of the curriculum envisioned by Don Shortt for the new luthier program he’ll be teaching at the school in September. The 12-week custom guitar building program will take students through the entire process of designing and crafting their own electric axe, from selecting the type of wood that will create the sound they seek, to installing frets and pickups, to the jamming finale. For Shortt, a cabinet-making instructor at BCIT for the past 18 years, it’s a chance to pass on his passion to a new generation of musicians. Shortt was playing in a variety of blues and rock bands in Ontario 35 years ago when he and his wife decided to sell everything and move to Arizona so he could take a seven-month course in guitar building. After he completed the
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Don Shortt works on one of his own handcrafted guitars in the joinery building at BCIT. He’s a cabinet-making instructor who will be teaching guitar building in September.
program, the couple moved to Vancouver where Shortt started working in various music shops doing repairs. That work put him in contact with big-time musicians like Bryan Adams, Randy Bachman, k.d. lang and Colin James, who appreciated his intimate knowledge of wood and his precise attention to their
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“They just needed somebody to talk to,” said Finlayson, who continued to advise students until she was over 95 years old. In fact, Finalyson was so beloved by the students she counseled, two years ago the school established the Thelma Finlayson Centre for Student Engagement to create a welcoming space for students seeking guidance. Finlayson’s academic specialty was entomology. She researched the larval
stages of various forest and agricultural pests and the use of parasites to control them. And while she hadn’t taught in the classroom for decades, she continues to stay abreast of developments in her field. Last year she co-authored a paper that was published in a New Zealand journal. “I never expected to live as long as I have,” said Finlayson. “But I’m grateful for having such a fulfilling life.”
instruments’ electronics. When he started teaching cabinet making at BCIT, his guitar building became more of a hobby. But he often brought samples of his work into the joinery workshop at the school to show his students the fine characteristics and possibilities of various woods.
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Every year a handful of those students would suggest he teach a course on guitar building, said Shortt. “I realized there is a desire.” With the go-ahead to launch the program, Shortt figures most of his students will already be musicians with the desire to take their avocation to the next level
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that a high-ranking Chinese do to achieve closure on their “We neither understand nor military official was present. He daughter’s death. accept the ruling. The ruling was identified as the superior They live on a low income, changes our opinion about the officer of Li’s father, who is in elderly and not in the best of fairness of the law. The ruling the military. health. A relative told Kwan abundantly represents that the The high court’s decisions “she feared that the trauma law can be bought with power are also usually made one to of this final outcome would or money in China.” two months after hearings, also impact their health even She thanked NDP MLAs but in this case the decision further.” Jenny Kwan and Mike took almost two years. As time Kwan said she was “quite Farnworth as well as advocate passed, Zhao’s family became taken aback” by the latest Gabriel Yiu, for their lobbying “increasingly worried about the verdict. “As a mom, I’ve got to efforts. outcome,” said Kwan. tell you, gosh I don’t know what Kwan said the high I would have done if it court ruled there was was my daughter who CHOICEquotes insufficient evidence to was murdered in such a Amanda Zhao’s mother support a first-degree manner.” We have no choice but to question the law in murder conviction, There were times over China. We will not stand by waiting for them to citing the fact Zhao and undermine the law in China. We will continue the years when Zhao’s our very long and arduous journey of pursuing Li were a couple and parents felt complete justice. Li’s contention they hopelessness at ever were having a pillow achieving justice. fight that somehow led “I really empathize to her strangulation death. Zhao’s mother also said in with them,” she said. “To It did, however, uphold the her statement, “We have no say that it’s devastating I earlier ruling that Li owed choice but to question the law think doesn’t even describe it Zhao’s family the equivalent of in China. We will not stand by accurately for the family.” $194,875 in compensation for waiting for them to undermine When Kwan started her her death. the law in China. We will lobbying efforts six years ago, It’s not known whether he has continue our very long and “my goal was to make sure the the means to pay it, Kwan said. arduous journey of pursuing family had their day in court … She noted while the court justice.” And I think we achieved that.” proceedings were closed to the But Kwan isn’t sure there’s So while the second decision public, Zhao’s family noticed anything else the family can is “absolutely disappointing,” the Canadian officials’ work has set a precedent for how similar cases could be handled in future, Kwan noted. Li, like Zhao, was an exchange student. He reported Zhao missing to police, claiming she didn’t return from a trip to the grocery store. Her body was found 11 days later. While he soon became a suspect, RCMP didn’t have enough evidence to detain him before he fled the country. China • Learn the violin basics has no extradition • Fun and engaging treaty with Canada. That led to several • Parent and child activity years of federal and Come to an open house to learn provincial officials about our Suzuki program. meeting with Chinese officials before an July 22, 6:30pm or agreement was struck. Aug. 26, 6:30pm China would waive the death penalty if Li was convicted, and the RCMP would share its evidence to allow the prosecution to take REGISTER NOW! place in that country. 604 527 5469 “I think in this commusic@douglascollege.ca instance Ang Li thought he got away MORE INFO: with murder, that he douglascollege.ca/cms was never going to be tried,” said Kwan. “But 14-068 he was tried.”
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Almost 3K in Burnaby affected by homeowner grant change Fewer city property owners to receive annual grant Wanda Chow
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Just over 93 per cent of B.C. Coun. Paul McDonell was home owners now qualify for blunt in his assessment. “To me the grant, down from about 95 it’s just another stealth tax.” per cent last year. Mayor Derek Corrigan Assessed property values noted that with property values decreased in many parts of the significantly higher in the Lower Lower Mainland over the past Mainland, the change in the year, although not by anywhere grant threshold will have little near as much as the 15 per cent effect on homeowners in the rest cut in the threshold for of British Columbia. the home owner grant. And with school taxes Edwardson said included in that tax the reduced threshold bill, the result is Lower “means we are able to Mainland homeowners direct approximately $11 will be subsidizing CORRIGAN million to other priority education in the rest of programs.” the province, he said. He noted the province has “It seems to me it’s patently low-interest loan programs unfair that we don’t have that allow many home owners– an even distribution of that including those over 55, people benefit.” with disabilities and families It’s also a reminder, Corrigan with children–to defer some said, that property taxation or all of their property taxes is a “regressive tax” that hits until they sell their home or it people’s finances the same becomes part of an estate. whether they’re wealthy or a Burnaby city manager Bob pensioner on limited income. Moncur told council last week the province’s decision “came as ~ with files by Jeff Nagel twitter.com/WandaChow a bit of a surprise.”
Almost 3,000 Burnaby residents will see their homeowner grants cut or eliminated altogether. This comes after the provincial government lowered the threshold to qualify for the full homeowner grant from $1.295 million in 2013 to $1.1 million this year. The full basic grant of $570 will reduce the property taxes of homes assessed at $1.1 million or less. The grant is cut by $5 for every $1,000 over that figure. Properties assessed at $1.214 million or more will receive no grant at all. That’s far less than in 2013, when the grant was eliminated after assessments reached $1.409 million. The grant only applies to principle residences. In Burnaby, the average assessment of residential properties is $669,435, says city finance director Denise Jorgenson in a report. But while 92 per cent Featuring the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra of eligible homeowners July 13, 2014 | 7:30-9:30pm | Deer Lake Park in the city could claim the full grant amount last year, in 2014 that’s dropped to 88 per cent. This year, 2,962 residential properties in Burnaby will not qualify for any of the basic grant. For people who meet certain criteria—they’re over 65 years old, receive a disability allowance, permanently disabled or are veterans—that will also mean a loss of the additional $275grant. The provincial finance ministry reduced the grant threshold to save $11 million, ministry spokesman Jamie Edwardson told Black Press last month. He said the change reduces or eliminates the grant for 18,000 property owners across the province, or about More information at shadboltcentre.com Media partner 1.5 per cent of the ones previously eligible.
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Few can argue that mental illness touches everyone. There are, of course, those who have been diagnosed. Then there are their children, siblings, parents, friends and co-workers. Even complete strangers are often hit with the ripples, as society bears the burden of missed work days, medical visits, inadequate treatment options, etc. It doesn’t matter that research has led to many strategies and treatments that can help sufferers live productive, even normal, lives. Perhaps if it felt easier to talk openly about mental illness, things would be different. For those directly affected, it can feel simpler to try to ignore the reality. While there have been great strides in the realm of mental illness, society still has a hard time accepting it as a disease. ‘Mental illness’ is still a phrase that doesn’t dare get said in polite company. But slowly that shroud is lifting. Some people are becoming more brave to step into the spotlight, to talk about their own struggles. Clara Hughes, for instance. The former Canadian Olympic cyclist and speedskater shared the story of her own family’s battles with mental illness as she cycled 12,000 kms across Canada. Clara’s “Big Ride” concluded on July 1 in Ottawa and connected with more than 23,000 young people in 105 communities. People like Hughes, and those enduring their challenges less publicly, know the difference that acceptance—both of the conditions and the person trying to live with them—makes, and we can all learn from them. But there is still a long way to go. No one should feel the need to hide something they cannot control. The reality is, many of us share the blame for the fact so many people do just that. —Peace Arch News
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Life after the Tsilhqot’in decision VICTORIA – The Supreme Court of Canada’s landmark decision on aboriginal title held by the Tsilhqot’in Nation leaves many questions to be answered. Perhaps the biggest is this: Will British Columbia exist as we know it today by the end of this century? Or will it devolve into dozens of semi-autonomous regions, through treaties or similar court actions, as the only Canadian province that never completed historic treaties? The Tsilhqot’in decision appears to uphold the key finding of the 2007 trial, that 1,700 square kilometres of the Nemiah Valley west of Williams Lake are essentially owned by the people who occupied it hundreds if not thousands of years ago. It’s not quite ownership. Federal and provincial jurisdiction still applies, and their authority varies with the strength of the aboriginal title claim. Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin ruled that the province overstepped its authority by issuing logging permits in the valley in 1983.
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McLachlin noted that lawyers for B.C. first argued that the logging was to control mountain pine beetle, then dropped that argument in its first appeal. She also upheld the decision of the trial judge, one-time NDP leadership contender David Vickers, who rejected B.C.’s position that the economic value of the timber to the province overrode the then-vaguely defined aboriginal title. Here’s McLachlin’s definition: “The nature of aboriginal title is that it confers on the group that holds it the exclusive right to decide how land is used and the right to benefit from those uses, subject to the restriction that the uses must be consistent with the group nature of the interest and the enjoyment of the land by future generations.”
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That’s not land ownership in the fee-simple sense of the term. It locks in communal ownership, which I and many others have argued is at the root of the poverty seen in many aboriginal communities. Another big question: Is there any future for B.C.’s 20-yearold treaty process, or will this precedent-setting case send more First Nations to court, or to the barricades as the Tsilhqot’in did on a logging road in 1983? One of the unique advantages that have emerged from the handful of modern treaties in B.C. is that aboriginal communities have more options in land ownership. By voluntary agreement, they can convert land to fee-simple ownership, making it available for mortgage or sale. Modern treaty holders also get out from under the federal Indian Act, which remains in force despite this latest decision. One of the big questions asked in the days after the Tsilhqot’in decision was this: Is the Northern Gateway pipeline project dead? None of the aboriginal
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Teachers are fighting for top-quality education Once again, public school teachers are donating their time, passion and money for kids. Some of you complain that teachers are lazy and greedy. Far from it. We are working hard to direct the public’s attention toward an important part of our future—the need for a great public education system that empowers every student to be a competent, contributing citizen. But teachers can’t do it on their own. We need each and every one of you to support every student. Students need class sizes small enough to get individual attention from their teachers, as well as access to specially trained teachers to address their needs. Your contribution is simple. Support public education at every opportunity, with your voice, your pen, with your political will. We can make sure that every child gets the top-class education they deserve. Jennie Boulanger Burnaby public school teacher
WHAT IS THE LIBERALS’ GOAL? To the MLA of Burnaby North, Mr. Richard Lee:
I have lived most of my life as a constituent in your riding and am proud to say it has made me who I am. Growing up in North Burnaby has given me a multicultural perspective,
an ethic of caring for my community and a belief that British Columbians work towards a greater good. For this reason, I write to you to express my concerns about the recent actions of our current elected government. In 2011 and again in 2014 the B.C. Supreme Court ruled the Liberal government should reinstate the class size and composition agreement reached between them and the BCTF. Twice this ruling was dismissed and defied by the Liberals; and as a result, there are half a million students out of school, thousands of families burdened with alternative daycares and thousands of teachers along with CUPE workers forfeiting their pay to protest this unlawful act. Your government is directly responsible for this strike. The question is what is the Liberals’ goal? Attending school in the ’80s and ’90s, my education was better funded than it is now for my children. Because of systematic cuts since 2001, B.C. now has the second to lowest funding per child in Canada. Teachers tell us there are too many needs to be met, PACs struggle with low funds for vital things like breakfast clubs, parents complain of having to pay privately for speech language therapy, psychological education assessments and counselling. Worst of all, our children and
our youth are suffering. Is this the goal? Since 2005, the Liberals have increased independent school funding by 45.6 per cent, while only increasing public school funding by 16.9 per cent. This is creating an even greater divide between the wealthy and the poor in this province. Is this the Liberals’ goal? Throughout this bargaining process with the BCTF, the government has bent facts and has used nonsensical tactics. Education Minister Peter Fassbender and Peter Cameron both agreed to use a mediator to end our dispute, and then 48 hours later Christie Clark claims that no suitable mediator can be found. The Liberals have used taxpayers’ money to pay for smear campaign advertising in newspapers and on Facebook. These poor negotiation strategies have shown this government to be insincere and to be propaganda mongers. Is this the Liberals’ goal? As an MLA, I am hoping Mr. Lee, that you will use your voice to end this downward spiral of our public education. Cheryl Tong Burnaby
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Ajit Krishnaswamy, of the Burnaby Tennis Club, fires a backhand return in his men’s 3.5 singles match against Vancouver’s Makoto Suyama in the first round of the Burnaby Open. The tournament concludes this weekend.
Lakers split weekend The New Westminster Salmonbellies ended a six-game losing streak by upsetting the hometown Burnaby Lakers 10-8 Friday. But Burnaby got back on the winning track by taking a trip to Nanaimo the next night to defeat the Timbermen 8-2. The Lakers (6-4-0) are tied for third with
Langley (6-5-0) and just one point behind Maple Ridge (6-5-1) with two games in hand. Robert Church notched four goals and an assist to lead Burnaby. Jason Jones scored twice with singles going to Jackson Decker and Dane Stevens.
Junior squad ends losing streak before ’Bellies beat them The New Westminster Jr. Salmonbellies extended their win streak to 13 games by beating the Burnaby Lakers 12-5 at Copeland on Sunday. Matt Shields had two goals for Burnaby with singles going to Cody Clark, Peter Mahony and Ryan Vogrig. Burnaby (4-14-1) ended a four-game losing streak on Friday by defeating the Port Coquitlam Saints 8-4. Tyler Vogrig, who did not play Sunday, had three goals and two assists while Peyton Lupul collected six helpers. Justin Appels, Corey Wong, Evan Hunt, Ryan Vogrig and Shields scored one each. The Lakers complete their season with a visit to Victoria on Saturday and at home against the Nanaimo Timbermen (7-11-1) on Sunday. They are two points out of the final playoff spot currently held by the Langley Thunder (5-14-1). Burnaby won two and tied one against Langley, which faces Delta (11-9-0) in its final game.
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. Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688
Leo: 604-657-2375 / 604-462-8620
Call: Rick (604) 202-5184
Also; Spectacular 3 Acre Parcel at $390,000
MILANO PAINTING Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510
. Expert Power Washing. Gutters cleaned & repaired. www.expertpowerwashing. Mike, 604-961-1280
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2011 CHEV AVEO 4/dr Sedan, automatic, grey, 65,000/km’s. $5700 firm. Call 604-538-9257.
WEST COQUITLAM: 2 lg bldg lots avail approx end July. Nr upcoming Evergreen line & Loughheed mall. Can build to suit. $599,900 ea. 604-762-4678. bim_m@shaw.ca
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.
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Furnace & Air Conditioning
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Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
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W.Maple Ridge: 2Bd+den, 75x139 lot, 19x15 wrkshp 220V + carport, RV pkng. $415K. 604-944-8100.
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AUTO FINANCING
2009 TOYOTA RAV4 LIMITED V6, 3.5L, 4/dr, 4WD, 5spd, 83K. Pyrite colour, leather int, satellite radio, Bluetooth, a/c, pwr sunroof, heated front seats, rear fold-down seat, push button/smart key. One owner, non-smoker. LOADED! Exc Cond! $20,500. 604-338-4114
A12 NewsLeader Wednesday, July 2, 2014
Fresh local Blueberries now available!
LOCAL is fresher at Kin’s
Look for this sticker in store for more fresh local items like raspberries, bunch carrots, english peas and more!
Prices effective: July 2nd to July 6th, 2014 *While Quantities Last Sweet & Juicy
Sweet & Juicy
Seedless Watermelon
Large Yellow Nectarines
49¢/lb
$1.19/lb
California Grown
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California Grown
Fresh & Nutritious
Green Kale
99¢ ea
Fresh & Crispy
Green/Red Leaf Lettuce Romaine Lettuce
Locally Grown
69¢ ea
Fresh & Nutritious
Organic Gold Beets
$1.99/bunch
California Grown
Now offering a greater variety of organic products!
Locally Grown
Beets, carrots, chards & more!
Royal City Centre
Marine Way Market
Lougheed Town Centre
116 - 610 6th Street Across from Shoppers 604.520.9923
200-7515 Market Crossing Burnaby, Beside PriceSmart
206 - 9855 Austin Rd Beside Purdy’s 604.420.0788
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604.432.6199 OPEN 9 am to 8 pm
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