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Last winter, Burnaby residentAugustine Wong was driving towork and listening to the radio,when he heard a story of a family in needthat had only $100 for Christmas.

How do you haveChristmas with $100, theradio host asked. Wongtook that rhetorical ques-tion as a challenge andcame up with a charitydrive to encourage peopleto spend less money onthemselves and donate tocharity instead.

The point is to get people to thinkabout what they are spending, and, if itsnecessary, to get donors to better identifywith those in need, he told the NOW.

A couple of weeks ago, Wonglaunched a new website called SpendLess, Give More, where people canupload a photo of an item they are givingup, while donating its value to charity.Wong also uses Facebook and Instagramto publish the photos of forgone items tocreate an online gallery of generosity.

Wong put the word out to variousorganizations, because he needed a causeto donate to, and the Burnaby ChristmasBureau was the first to respond.

Also, I live in Burnaby, so it makes

sense to try to support my local commu-nity, he said.

Burnaby Community Services facili-tates the Christmas Bureau, which pro-vides toys for children from low-incomefamilies and hampers for seniors duringthe holidays.

So far, there hasnt been a lot of peoplesigning up to donate on Wongs web-

site mostly his friends but thats notdampening his enthusiasm. Hes focusingon getting the word out through socialmedia.

Behind the idea of sacrifice is a deeperethos of empathy. Wong wants people togo with less to better understand what itslike for families that dont have a choice.

Thats why I dont just want a charity

drive where people give money. I wantthem to think about the people they aretrying to help and their situation andask them to give something up for them-selves. I hope they are mentally puttingthemselves in the position of what fami-lies in need have to go through, he said.

TheChristmasspirit:BurnabyresidentAugustineWong withStephenDSouza atthe BurnabyChristmasBureau.Wong hasstarted acampaigncalledSpend Less,Give More,designed toget peoplethinkingaboutholidaygiving in anew light.

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City resident launches websiteto help families in need

Final cost: $1.6 million for school staff raisesThe final numbers are in, and wage

increases for school support staff will costthe Burnaby school district a whopping$1.6 million.

The provincial government has instruct-ed school districts across B.C. to find themoney within existing budgets, as no new

government funding is coming forward tocover the wage increases.

Wage increases for support staff willbe about $1.6 million a year once theincreases are fully implemented, said thedistricts secretary-treasurer Greg Frank.Theres a phase in of increases, so whenthe full amount is totally implementednext fiscal year, the annual cost will be $1.6million.

In September, the support workers(represented by the Canadian Union ofPublic Employees) seemed on the vergeof a strike, but a deal was struck, and theprovincial government agreed to a 3.5 percent wage increase over two years. Thewage increases caused some controversybecause the money is coming out of exist-ing school district budgets from districtsthat often complain of chronic government

under-funding.All B.C. school districts submitted sav-

ings plans to the government this month,and the Ministry of Education will lookthem over to make sure they fall within thecooperative gains mandate, which meansthe money must be found within theirexisting budgets to cover thewage increase

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Antons serves up generosityFor TonyObuck, the true spirit of Christmas

can be found in one place - Antons Pasta Barin Burnaby Heights.

Each year since 1990, owner Tony Maurohas shut down the restaurant on ChristmasEve and hosted a dinner for people in need.

Seeing all the childrens faces as they receivepresents from Santa Claus some for the firsttime, in the cases of recent immigrants is anamazing sight, according to Obuck, who man-ages the restaurant.

The staff members all year long at a sepa-rate location wrap gifts, just like a North Pole theyre like little elves, he said.

In the beginning, the event was specifi-cally for homeless people from Vancouvers

Downtown Eastside. The restaurant has alsobeen working with Burnaby Family Life foryears, and the local non-profit brings in bus-loads of people, according to Obuck.

In recent years, the restaurant has addedBurnaby families, as well.

Burnaby Family Life started getting a lotof regular folks who just needed income assis-tance, he said. Some were customers, someare locals in the area, and we began shiftingmore towards Burnaby Family Life becausethey brought in more of the children.

This Christmas Eve, Obuck is expectingabout 700 people, he said.

From 10 a.m. to noon, the restaurant willprimarily serve people from the DowntownEastside, and from noon to 3 p.m., theyllserve people from Burnaby families in need,sexual and physical abuse survivors, some

from transition homes, according to Obuck.Each person will receive a meal of chicken

cacciatore with penne, Caesar salad, coffee andbeverages, and dessert, he added, and theyreceive an age-appropriate, gender-appropri-ate gift.

The adults usually receive socks and under-wear while the kids each get a toy, he said.

Santa Claus will be there with Mrs. Claus,and theyll be handing out toys that have beencollected from all around, Obuck said.

And this year, therell be a special sur-prise guest to greet the children, according toObuck.

For the very first time in history outside ofthe Olympics, the Coca Cola bear is going tobe out front, he said. Im so excited, this hasnever been done before.

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Two young Burnaby artists have thehonour of seeing their designs onChristmas cards sent out by MayorDerek Corrigan and Burnaby councillors thisholiday season.

Grade 5 children from Burnaby schoolssubmitted their artwork to council, anddesigns from Grade 5 students Elliana Yeefrom Sperling Elementary and Lazar Pajicfrom Morley Elementary were selected.

In past years, Burnaby councils holidayseason cards have displayed designs and

photography from different Burnaby artists,but this year is the first time the cards havefeatured the artwork from local children.

Clearly, Burnaby is a great place tospend the holiday season. It is apparent inthe childrens designs that many magicalthings happen here at this time of the year,said Corrigan in a media release.

Corrigan also said he and council wereimpressed by the creativity of all the chil-dren who took part in the contest.

Both Elliana and Lazar were honoured

at a recent council meeting. Each was pre-sented with a T-shirt featuring her winningdesign and a City of Burnaby mug. Onbehalf of each artist, two donations of $50will also be given to the Burnaby ChristmasBureau.

They and all of their fellow entrants captured the spirit of the season in our cityin the vibrant and magical way that onlychildren can, said Corrigan.

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Holidaycheer:Grade 5studentLazar Pajicwas oneof twochildren tohave theirdrawingschosen tobecomeChristmascardartworkfor all citycouncilmembers.YoungartistEllianaYeesdrawingwas alsochosen.

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Lougheed Town Centreis headed for a major rede-velopment to become thepublic heart of the com-munity, as preliminary con-cepts have come forward.

The planning and build-ing department recentlyreleased a report outliningpreliminary concepts pro-posed for a 24.8 hectares(61.3 acres) redevelopmentof the Lougheed corearea.

The proposal has similarintentions to the Brentwoodmall redevelopment, bytransforming the Lougheedmall area to a multi-pur-pose, mixed-use develop-ment that is cyclist friendly,with a transit- and pedes-trian-oriented focus, to spanseveral phases.

The preliminary con-cept plan for the Lougheedcore area envisions avibrant, pedestrian-ori-ented, transit connected,mixed-use neighbourhoodcomprised of different pre-cincts, each with a distinctand unique architecturaland landscape expression,said Lou Pelletier, directorof planning and building,in his report. The core areais intended to continue to

fulfil a commercial function,but also expand its role andbecome the public heartof the growing Lougheedcommunity.

The core area is centredon Lougheed mall and isbounded by North Road totheeast,LougheedHighwayto the south, Bartlett Courtto the west and CameronStreet to the north.

P e l l e t i e rstates the pro-posed coreelements willinclude a vari-ety of outdoorand indoorshopping expe-riences, cafsand restaurants,office space, andh igh -dens i tyresidential com-ponents designed aroundpotential new public plazas,open spaces, and tree-linedpedestrian streets.

These changes will helpcreate a new, high-quality,integrated neighbourhoodin Burnaby that will be aseamless extension of exist-ing surrounding neighbour-hoods, he states. The areais intended to offer a diver-sity of housing types with abroad range of affordabil-ity.

Shape Properties, which

also owns Brentwood TownCentre, recently acquiredfour properties within thecore area of LougheedTown Centre, includingLougheed mall. James KMCheng Architects was cho-sen by Shape to develop keyconcepts with the city.

The foundation for thecitys community plans,including the plan for the

L o u g h e e dTown Centre,arises from awide range ofprocesses andc o mm u n i t yconsul ta t ionefforts thathavebeen undertak-en in Burnabyover manydecades, hesaid. While the

LougheedTownCentre areahas been long established incity plans, an intensive two-year update process wascompleted in 1997, basedon the recommendationsof a citizen-based advisorycommittee.

The 1997 plan wasmeantto help accommodate a por-tion of the future popula-tion growth in the city withdenser multi-family hous-ing forms, according to thereport.

This, together with the

commercial and communityservices components of theplan, envisions the longerterm transition of the exist-ing suburban, car-orientedcommercial developmentpattern to a more completepedestrian- and transit-ori-ented area with a system ofshopping streets and morediverse employment andservice opportunities, hestates.

In 2011, city counciladopted new high-densityand multi-family residentialzoning categories for all thetown centres.

Lougheed mall takes upabout 38 acres of the 61.3-acre core area, and acts asthe anchor to Lougheedscommercial centre, alsocharacterized by older, oneand two-storey retail andservice commercial build-ings, as well as several largeparking lots. This area has

had very little new develop-ment in the last 15 years.

The only highrise tow-ers in the immediate areawere built in 2008, at 9868Cameron St. and 3433NorthRd.

A preliminary set ofprinciples was also outlinedin the report: Transit hub and plaza: anew transit plaza completewith an iconic roof struc-ture, on-street bus stops,shops and services, and abike service centre.AustinRoadHighStreet: anarrow, pedestrian-friendlystreet with bike lanes, widersidewalks, boulevard trees,landscaping and shops. Grand Promenade: Anorth-south promenadethat will connect residentsfrom Cameron Street to theneighbourhoods heart.u North Road edge andCross Creek connection: a

cross-site pedestrian accessconnecting North Road toBartlett Court. Cameron Street edge:Cameron Street will haveretail uses at its base withresidential units above. Town centre pedestrianspine and galleria: A north-south pedestrian-only spinethrough an outdoor, cov-ered shopping and restau-rant area. Bartlett Court edge andCreekside open space: Agreen north-south pedestri-an connection with a daylitcreek and a major out-door gathering space.

The next steps includestaff undertaking an openhouse process. Theres alsoa summary brochure, pub-lic opinion survey, news-paper notices, and websiteupdates proposed as part ofthe process broken up overthree phases.

Burnaby eyes major Lougheed redevelopmentStefania Secciastaff reporter

These changeswill help create anew, high-qual-ity, integratedneighbourhood inBurnaby.LOU PELLETIERdirector of planning


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Ialways have a hard timeanswering when someoneasks me, So, are you allready for Christmas?

In one sense, theres aneasy answer. If by ready forChristmas you mean is myhouse presentable for company,are my presents all bought andwrapped, have my cards all beenmailed, is my Christmas bakingall finished, have I shopped forturkey dinner then heck no.

Not even close.My house is rarely what one

would call company-ready. Ihave bought very few presents,and those that have been boughtare sitting in their originalbags somewhere in my house.(Come to think of it, where didI stow those bags anyway?) Wefinally just picked up our fam-ily photo cards a few days ago,and none of them have beenaddressed, never mind stampedand mailed. I havent baked forChristmas in well, ever. And asfor the groceries for turkey din-ner? Well, Thriftys is likely tosee me coming sometime aroundthe 23rd.

All of which is to say, I am

not a ready for Christmas kindof person. Every year I havevague notions about being moreorganized, about making thisthe year that I will become oneof those people who finishesmy holiday preparations by theend of November, right down tothe Pinterest-worthy handmadeChristmas decorations and tinsof homemade shortbread. Thisyear, I think to myself, I will bethe one curling up by the firewith a cup of homemade egg-nog, relaxing with my feet upand basking in the smug satis-faction of one whose holiday vir-tuousness knows no bounds.

Every year, reality burstsmy lovely little dream bubblewhen its suddenly the middleof December and Im saying,Where did the time go? Thisyear, with a busy 17-month-oldin the house, Im even less orga-nized than usual.

But heres the conclusion Ihave at last reached: None ofthat stuff I never get around todoing has anything to do withbeing ready for Christmas.

I see so many people espe-cially people with kids stress-ing out at this time of year aboutall those things. Racing madlyaround the malls (or clickingmadly around the Internet)in search of the perfect gifts.Staying up till ungodly hours toget all the cleaning, baking, dec-orating and card-writing done,on top of schedules that

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Putting off pension reform is simply wrongThe refusal of the Conservative

finance minister to embrace pensionreform being pushed by the provincesis exceptionally shortsighted.

It will result in long-term economicpain to support short-termpolitical opportunism. And itlets down future generations.

Few public issues high-light generational divides quite likedebates about the Canadian PensionPlan. Back when the plan was started,

middle-class families could oftensurvive comfortably and even own ahome on one income. Jobs - many ofthem union - often came with privatepensions. Middle-class parents expect-

ed their kids would do betterthan they did.

But those days are longgone, along with many of the

private pension plans. Few Millennialand Generation X workers expect toachieve the prosperity their parents

enjoyed.Most workers are of necessity

focused on getting by, not on savingfor the future.

The number crunchers recognizethat unless something is done now,many middle-class workers will facea drastic drop in their standard of liv-ing when they are older. They willbecome the elderly poor, dependenton taxpayer-funded help to survive.

Evidence has already shown that

Canadians are not saving and willnot save enough voluntarily to payfor their golden years. Only a manda-tory national program paid for byworkers and employers themselves makes sense here.

The Conservatives claim now is nota good time to boost CPP contribu-tions.

They are simply wrong. Guest editorial from The

North Shore News

Are you ready forChristmas?

Burnaby students can set anexample for the entire worldDear Editor:

Burnaby students have the potential of beingworld leaders in setting the example of what schoolsshould be producing.

I am encouraged to note that students in Burnabyschools have their sights on high academic goals aswell as humanitarian needs.

I refer to the relatively recent announcement ofthe prestigious academicAPCapstone program, cur-rently offered to only one school in Canada, whichwill be offered at Burnaby North next September,and the even more recent and timely humanitariangestures surrounding Christmas (Burnaby schools

making impact on community during holidays,Burnaby NOW online, Opinion, Dec. 13).

The local and global humanitarian efforts of stu-dents, throughprograms like the BurnabyChristmasBureau and Operation Christmas Child, are to belauded, and they signal a world where compassionand philanthropy are still attributes of the young.

These developments reflect that students areshowing a good balance between high intellectualaspirations and suitable social and humanitarianresponses in an age of globalization.

This combination of a passion for the advance-ment of learning, and a ubiquitous compassion forpeople are goals of education worth promoting inour school system.Ben Seebaran, Burnaby resident, retired school administrator,

Vancouver School Board

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Time to get over wishy-washy communalismDear Editor:

Re: Tree bylaw should be stricter,Burnaby NOW, Letters to the editor, Dec.11.

I think I get it T. Wispinski thinksthose who write letters are radicals, butnot her because she doesnt normally doso.

She seems to think, too, that tellingpeople what they may or may not do withtheir trees, on their own land, is not a radi-cal action.

I would suggest that she buy a for-

ested acreage if she loves trees so much.Otherwise, the home directly behind hersmay not want their view blocked by hertrees.

Now, Im willing to take into consider-ation the possibility that their trees may bedangerous to others on the next property(say in a gale) and that discussions may besuitable or else the necessity of purchas-ing pricey insurance to propitiate for thatpossibility.

I personally think that Burnaby hasmoved along the socialist path far enoughand it is time to respect personal propertyover a kind of wishy-washy politically cor-rect communalism.

Larry Bennett, Burnaby

are already jammed fullof kids Christmas activi-ties, parties, craft-making,school plays, and on andon and on often on topof office jobs with alreadyhectic schedules.

Heres my utterly unso-licited advice: Let it go. Allof it.

OK, theres going tobe stuff you have to do. Imean, chances are goingto the office is one of thosethings (Im pretty sure myeditor feels its mandatoryin my case).

And then theres thestuff that truly matters toyou and just makes youfeel good about the holi-days. If youre a person forwhom Christmas baking isa soothing, relaxing activ-ity that fulfils your soul,then bake away. If decorat-ing the house is the thingthat satisfies your innerartist, then go for it.

But if youre scramblingaround so busily that youdont enjoy any of it, thenwhats the point? Youd befar, far better off choosingjust a few things you wantto do and enjoying themwholeheartedly.

Top of that list, for me,is spending time withmy husband and my weesprite. A family trip to thetree farm to bring homea big noble fir, followedby an outing to the NewWestminster Santa Clausparade, were just theticket to help get us intothe Christmas spirit. As,

of course, was a beautifulChristmas concert sungwith my compatriots in theAmabilis Singers.

But other than that,were not planning a lot.

My wee one has morefun just going for walksaround the neighbour-hood and looking at theChristmas lights than shewould if I tried to sched-ule some programmedfun for her. Hearing herlittle excited voice callingout Yites! Yites! as shechecks out the holidaylights is a Christmas mem-ory that I didnt have torush to a mall to buy.

Sitting next to her bythe Christmas tree, watch-ing her name the objectsshe has words for bawbaby moo (that wouldbe balls, angels and rein-deer, for those who dontspeak toddler) is moreprecious than any time Icould spend doing any-thing else to get readyfor Christmas.

Because ready, I havelearned, is a state of beingthat has nothing to dowith attempting to achievea Martha Stewart level ofholiday perfection.

It has to do with see-ing the festivities throughthe eyes of my toddler. Inbeing open to the wonderof the season. In freeingmyself to sit down, to slowdown, to take deep breathsand smell the cool winterair and walk along theriver and take in the worldaround me with the real-

ization that new experi-ences and fresh discoveriesare everywhere.

It has to do withbeing open to the peoplearound me. In stoppingto smile and say MerryChristmas to those Imeet on the street, on thetrain, at the mall. In seeingthe answering smiles onpeoples faces when thetiny blue-eyed sprite at myside says hi and grins upat them. In taking the timeto share a moment, a wish,a greeting, a feeling ofgoodwill with each personI meet.

It has to do with giv-ing. Not stuff, not thingsbought in malls andwrapped with bows, buttime, attention, affection,help, laughter, song, com-panionship. All the thingsthat make Christmas regardless of your culturalor religious background a holiday for all of us toenjoy.

So heres what Ivedecided. Next time some-one asks me, are you allready for Christmas?,Im going to think aboutmy cluttered house, myunwrapped presents, myunfinished shopping list,my unwritten Christmascards. And Im going tosmile and answer, fromthe bottom of my heart:

Absolutely!Merry Christmas and

the warmest of holidayblessings to all of you.

Julie MacLellan is theNOWs assistant editor.

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But what does Wong get out of it?I get the satisfaction of helping other people I sup-

pose. I am not doing it for any kind of gain obviously.The reason why I do it is because I saw no reason not todo it, he said.

Stephen DSouza, executive director of BurnabyCommunity Connections, welcomed Wongs project.

I think its great to see new ways to engage peoplearound issues that matter and how we can supportpeople in our community, DSouza said. Augustinehas been incredibly creative and is using ways to reachout that weve never thought of, and its great to see thatkind of engagement.

Wong also likes how Burnaby Community Serviceshelps people year round, and hed like to make his web-site an ongoing project.

Ive never personally subscribed to the need that youneed a season to give, Wong said. You should basi-cally think of ways to give at any opportunity you get,not just in the Christmas season. I hope to continue thischarity drive throughout the year.

How to get involvedGo to www.spendlessgivemore.ca, click on the dona-

tion link, and follow the steps.Specify the amount you want to donate, and upload

a picture of the thing you are giving up. That picturewill be posted to the Spend Less Give More Instagramaccount and on Facebook.

For more info, go to www.spendlessgivemore.ca orsearch for Spend Less Give More on Facebook.

without cutting services.As for whether there would be cuts within the school

district, Frank couldnt say what would be proposed.School board chair Baljinder Narang explained the

district is looking at cuts with minimal impact on class-rooms.

Were looking at energy management, attendancesupport so there is less costs for replacement staff, shesaid, adding that casual clerical hours, reduction in sup-plies and services and increasing rental rates are otheroptions.

Council approved an in-kindgrant for the Burnaby MountainHockey Society at its Dec. 9 meet-ing.

The $1,800 grant will cover thefacility rental costs at Bill CopelandArena.

The society is hosting the fourthannual Great Northwest Showcase NCAA Division 1 Mens Hockey.

The showcase tournament willinclude teams from the University of

North Dakota, Princeton University,University of British Columbia andSimon Fraser University from Jan. 3to 4, 2014.

RCMP cell upgraderesults in surplus

It took one year for the BurnabyRCMPs justice building upgrade toreach completion, but it came witha surplus.

The citys cell block was first builtin 1966, and the council-approvedupgrade included the replacement

of the original fire alarm and sur-veillance systems.

The project budget was $1.3 mil-lion, including the design and con-struction costs, fire alarm upgrade,surveillance upgrade and miscel-laneous costs.

In the end, the total costs addedup to $1.2 million saving about$112,000.

Council first approved theupgrade on Aug. 27, 2012 and itwent back to full operation on Aug.28 of this year.

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12 Holiday recipes

A mysterious new species of holiday bird hasbeen popping up in Burnaby over the past decade.

The turducken seems to have emigrated from theUnited States, where a more is more approach tocooking is the norm.

This combination of a turkey stuffed with a duckstuffed with a chicken has been appearing on localtables at Thanksgiving and Christmas and is gainingin popularity.

But it is for true foodies, according to HerbThomasen, meat department manager at NestersMarket at UniverCity.

What I tell people is, this is something youshould serve to your best friends, dont waste iton relatives, he said, laughing. Its for discerningindividuals.

Thomasen has carried the specialty dish at theSimon Fraser University Nesters Market since itopened, he said.

I bring them in for Thanksgiving andChristmas,he said. Theyre getting more popular.

The turduckens sell out, Thomasen added.As for the flavour, Thomasen says it is very

good, very unique.If you were really picky and kind of separated a

piece of each, yes, you could (taste the individual fla-vours), he said of the meal. But thats not the wayto enjoy it because the ones we bring in have kind ofa spicy sausage stuffing, so the whole thing is kindof a melded flavour.

The cost can catch some people off-guard, hesaid.

Ill often see people come in and pick one up andlook at it and put it back down, Thomasen said.So I know what went through their mind. They area bit pricey, but like I say, they are for discerningpeople. If you want a special occasion, thats whatyou get.

It can be served with traditional trimmings,according to Thomasen, who recommends servingyams.

As for going the do-it-yourself route, Thomasensaid deboning three birds for the dish is not the bestidea for newbies.

Trust me you can do it, but unless youve doneit a few times and know what youre doing, youregoing to make a mess. Knife cuts here and there, hesaid. And a good butcher would do it for you, if youwere to ask.

Thomasen had two turducken available at theUniverCity NestersMarket as ofWednesday and canorder more in as needed, he said.

The specialty dish is also available at Cioffis MeatMarket.

Daniel Lalonde, an employee at Cioffis, said thestore has been selling them for about a decade.

The response has been excellent, and every year,the orders seem to be more and more, he said.

While it is a complicated dish to make by hand,picking up a ready-made turducken can provide thewow factor at the dinner table without the work, hepointed out.

The appeal is, I believe its probably easy forpeople just because theres no work involved forthem, they have all three birds stuffed full of otherstuffing, he said.

The store offers Italian stuffing or traditionalbread stuffing options, as well as ham, spinach andcheese, he said.

The way we separate it, its kind of in layers,so you can kind of see and taste the difference,Lalonde said.

He has tried it and enjoys it, he said, though heprefers the smaller turducken roasts, which the storealso carries.

Those are ideal for a group of four, he added.I like it, Lalonde said. Its not something Id

make all the time for myself, but once in a while itsnice.

To order a turducken from Cioffis email themarket as soon as possible at [email protected].

Some grocery stores, such as Buy-Low and someSave-Ons, also carry the turducken and frozen tur-ducken roasts.

The NOW contacted Uptown Market and QueensPark Meat Market in New Westminster to see ifeither butcher carried turducken, but both said no.

Its highly over-rated, Peter Corbeil, owner ofQueens Park Meat Market, said. Its quite expen-sive, too.

City manmakesTop 100roster

Burnaby can boast someimpressive brain power.Recently, Geordie Rose,founder and chief technical officerof D-Wave Systems Inc., was hon-oured as a leading global thinkerby Foreign Policy magazine,according to a press release fromthe company.

D-Wave is a quantum comput-ing company in Burnaby, whichwas profiled in the Burnaby NOWpreviously.

Rose was included in the 2013list of Top 100 Leading GlobalThinkers for his work fightingto restructure how we see anduse computers in the field ofquantum computing, the releasestated.

Rose and the other globalthinkers were honoured at theForeign Policy TransformationalTrends Forum in Washington,D.C. earlier this month.

SFU student one ofThe Next 36

A Simon Fraser UniversityBeedie School of Business studentwill be part of the 2014 class ofThe Next 36, according to an SFUpress release.

Chantelle Buffie is one of 40successful candidates out of about1,000 applicants who appliednationally to the program, avery selective Canadian entre-preneurial leadership initiative,the release stated, adding she isthe third SFU student to secure aplace in the program.

The candidates will spend ninemonths building companies withhelp from the program.

Buffie, who lives in Surrey, hasbeen working for Telus full-timesince completing a co-op term,the release stated.

Buffie was also named the2013 HSBC Women Leader ofTomorrow for Western Canada,among other recent achievements,according to the release.

Have an item for Movers andShakers or an idea for a businessstory? Email Janaya at [email protected]. Follow her onTwitter, @janayafe.

Turducken gracing holiday tablesJanaya Fuller-Evansstaff reporter

While it might seem like anewfangled food fad, it looks liketurducken may have been around forcenturies or at least, the conceptof encasing various types of meator poultry in another type of meator poultry has. Here are some factsabout the delicacy:

Turducken consists of a debonedturkey stuffed with a deboned duckstuffed with a deboned chicken.

The dish can include a varietyof stuffings, either in the centre orbetween each layer of meat.

In 1997, American football com-mentator John Madden showed offhis turducken carving skills during aCBS Sports NFL broadcast. He alsoawarded a turducken to players onthe winning team of the ThanksgivingBowl while appearing on Fox Sports.However, in recent years Madden hasstopped promoting the dish and toldfans he is serving a traditional turkeyfor Thanksgiving nowadays.

In the United Kingdom, turduckenare known as three-bird roasts orroyal roasts. There are also five-birdroasts available.

Gastronomist Grimod de LaReynire presented his rti sanspareil or incomparable roast, whichconsisted of 17 different birds, in his1807 Almanach des Gourmands. Healso said multi-bird roasts were com-mon in Roman times.

It can be purchased at somespecialty butchers in Burnaby andVancouver, and can be found at somegrocery stores, as well.

Information on the historyof turducken obtained from

wikipedia.org.

LETS TALKTURDUCKEN

MOVERS & SHAKERSJanaya Fuller-Evans

Three birdsin one: HerbThomasen, meatdepartmentmanager atNesters Marketat UniverCity,has carriedturduckenat Christmassince themarket openedand says thespecialty dish isfor discerningpeople lookingfor somethingspecial to serveduring theholidays.

Jason Lang/burnaby now

For avideo onmakingturducken,scan withLayar



A 57-year-old man is dead after hisvehicle was struck on Canada Way earlyTuesday morning.

According to Burnaby RCMP, the driv-er was trying to make a left turn on toCanada Way from Rayside Avenue atabout 6 a.m., when his two-door MazdaMX3 was T-boned by an oncoming GCMJimmy travelling down the hill.

(The Mazda) was at the intersection

and as the (Jimmy) driver came downCanada Way that Mazda pulled out, try-ing to make a left-hand turn to go upCanada Way towards Burris, and wasstruck directly in the drivers side, saidSgt. Dave Bell of Burnaby RCMPs trafficservices unit.

The driver of the Mazda was taken tohospital but was pronounced dead soonafter he was brought in.

The 57-year-old driver was a residentof Burnaby, but police were not releasinghis name until his next of kin had been

notified.Bell said speed and road conditions

do not appear to be a factor in the crash.Investigators will be looking at a numberof other factors including possible dis-tracted driving.

It could be as simple as the driverwanted to make the turn and maybe hewas in a hurry and just didnt estimatethe distance that (the Jimmy) driver wasaway, or the speed or something, Belladded.

B.C. Coroners Service will conduct an

autopsy on the driver and release an offi-cial cause of death, while Burnaby RCMPconduct an investigation. At this time thereis no evidence to suggest the crash was theresult of a criminal offence, Bell said.

Canada Way was closed to traf-fic between Burris Street and SperlingAvenue from about 6 a.m. to just after 10a.m. while police collected evidence.

The driver of the Jimmy was takento hospital and released, suffering onlyminor injuries.

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A 32-year-old Burnaby man was one of six peoplearrested as part of Project Talon a Vancouver PoliceDepartment investigation into drug trafficking.

Officers from the Vancouver Police Departmentsorganized crime section led the yearlong investiga-tion into a violent drug supplier with gang affili-ations, whose group preyed upon the marginalizedresidents of the Downtown Eastside, stated a mediarelease from Vancouver police.

The investigation began in October 2012 withpolice gathering information to support a number ofsearch warrants needed to build the criminal case,stated the release.

On Feb. 19, more than 100 officers from theVancouver Police Department, the Lower MainlandRCMP and B.C.s Combined Forces SpecialEnforcement Unit executed search warrants inBurnaby, Vancouver and Richmond.

Officers searched seven homes, two vehicles anda storage locker, seizing a plethora of evidence,including two handguns, ammunition, more than$340,000 in cash, money counters, a home invasionkit, body armour, about three kilograms of cocaineand 1.5 kg of heroin, more than one-half a kg of otherdrugs, and more than 50 kg of cutting agent.

The investigation has now concluded and a num-ber of charges have been approved, according to therelease.

Burnaby resident Leo Wai Yee has been chargedwith two counts of possession of a controlled sub-stance for the purpose of trafficking. He is scheduledto appear in court on Jan. 10, 2014.

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Vancouver police have identified the body found in the 2400block of Ancaster Crescent last week as Burnaby resident XinShi Steven Dong.

The body of the 20-year-old Burnaby man was foundaround 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 12 between several homes in a resi-dential area near the Fraserview Golf Course, according to amedia release from the Vancouver Police Department.

The victim was known to police and allegedly associ-ated with gangs and involved in drug trafficking, stated therelease.

While its still early in the investigation, police believe themurder is not random and that, most likely, the murder was atargeted incident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the VancouverPolice Departments major crime section at 604-717-2500 orCrime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Cayley DobieFollow Cayley on Twitter, @cayleydobie

Burnaby man killed in CanadaWay accidentCayley Dobiestaff reporter

Local part of drug arrests Police believe cityman was targetedBurnaby man arrested as part of

Vancouver Polices Project TalonCayley Dobiestaff reporter

WATERMAINFLUSHING

Watermain Flushing: 7am to 3:30pm Monday to Friday

General Inquiries Call 604-294-7221

More information go to our website: Burnaby.ca/ushing

The City Engineering Department will be commencing its annual programof ushing and cleaning watermains on October 1st, 2013 through untilDecember 23rd, 2013.

This activity may cause pressure uctuations, some discoloration andsediment in the water supply reaching your home or business. Theseconditions should be of short duration and do not pose a health hazard.

If your water appears discolored after our crews have nished ushing,clear your water by running a cold water tap.

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Thank youPhoto from left to right: Michael Lam (Pharmacist and Associate Owner, Shoppers Drug Mart #2250), Kiran Basran (Pharmacist and

Associate Owner, Shoppers Drug Mart #246), Michelle Barton (Director, Philanthropy and Strategic Initiatives, Burnaby Hospital Foundation)and Bojana Dzombeta (Pharmacist and Associate Owner, Shoppers Drug Mart #2283).

Shoppers Drug Marts annual TREE OF LIFE campaign provides customers and employees theopportunity to donate directly to organizations that make a difference to womens health in

their own communities.

In 2013, Burnaby Hospital was again the beneciary of this generosity. Three Shoppers DrugMart stores raised a total of $10,030 to support the Maternity Clinic at Burnaby Hospital.

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ChristmasCooking Up


Cooking upChristmas

Mike James, ex-international rugby forwardAlpha Secondary grad and ex-international rugby

forward Mike James has a killer recipe for your guestson Christmas Eve.

I am more known for my prowess on the pitch thanin the kitchen, he writes.

However, I have had much success with pulled porkfeeding the three growing boys and many neighbours!

A welcome addition for the festiveseason.

Ingredients:Big chunk of pork shoulder/buttSpice rub curry, cumin, lots of pep-per and steak spiceEnough Dr. Pepper to cover theabove chunk of meat in a slow cookerVariety of barbecue sauces and hotsauce

Preparation:Clean up the meat to trim any

excessive fats. Rub the spices into the meat to cover allthe nooks and crannies.

Insert meat into slow-cooker. Gently cover meat inthe Dr. Pepper, being sure to not dissolve the spice rub

Cook for eight hours on low heat (usually do thisbefore going to bed in the evening).

Once cooked:Drain juices from cooker, get two big forks and pull

apart the pork into luscious consistency.Add copious amounts of barbecue sauce and hot

sauce to the separated meat to form a sticky base.

To serve:Serve on warm ciabatta buns with slices of strong

aged cheddar or other firm cheese.Mango chutney also works with a splash of colour

with arugula.

How aboutsome killerpulled pork?

So youve decked the halls andtrimmed the tree and wrapped thepresents, and now youre ready toget started on the main attraction:the food!

The Burnaby NOW asked somelocal folks to share some of theirfavourite holiday recipes.

And we got quite a number ofresponses. On the following pagesyou can find several of our favour-ite local recipes from Mike Jamesskiller pulled pork to Rebecca

Paschs favourite fennel and endivesalad. For pure holiday comfort,theres also Michael Valiantesbaked ziti pasta.

And, of course, treats andsweets abound. Why not try DaveEllenwoods giant, gooey cinna-mon rolls, Roberta LaQuaglias eggcustard pie, or ridiculously gooddouble chocolate cookie bars fromSteve Govett?

Matt Rachar is sharing somefamily favourites with his mothers

shortbread and his Omas kipferlnrecipes. And dont forget the deca-dent Douceur Canadienne fromChristophe Bonzon.

Got a favourite recipe of yourown youd like to share? Wellbe creating an online collectionfor readers. If you have a familyfavourite youd like to see included,send us an email, [email protected]. Be sure to includeFavourite Burnaby recipe in thesubject line.

Tis the season for indulging

Mike Jamesrugby player

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Roberta LaQuaglia, Glenburn SodaFountain and Confectionery

Roberta says this pie goes well with asimple fruit syrup such as strawberry orraspberry but is also great on its own.

Egg Custard Pie1 9-inch unbaked pie crust your favou-rite recipe or store bought3 eggs, beaten3/4 cup white sugar1/4 tsp salt1 tsp vanilla extract1 egg white2 cups scalded milk (milk heated toalmost boiling), cooled slightly1/4 tsp ground nutmeg1. Preheat oven to 400 F

2. Whisk together eggs, sugar, salt andvanilla. Continue stirring and add scaldedmilk gradually to pre-vent curdling.

3. Line pie panwith pastry, and brushinside bottom andsides of shell with eggwhite to help preventa soggy crust. Put pieplate on a cookie sheetto catch any spills.Pour custard mixtureinto piecrust. Sprinklewith nutmeg.

4. Bake for 30 to 35minutes, or until a knife inserted nearcentre comes out clean. Cool on rack.

Michael Valiante, race car driverNorth Burnabys Michael Valiante

is a professional sports car driverwith the Spirit of Daytona Racingteam.

Michael Valiantes favourite festivefood: Baked ziti pasta.

Feeds about five.I know this isnt exactly

Christmas related, but what better

time to enjoy great Italian food thanover the Christmas holidays? writesMichael.

1/2 pound dry ziti pasta1/2 onion, chopped1/2 pound lean ground beef1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce3 ounces provolone cheese, sliced3/4 cup sour cream3 ounces mozzarella cheese, shred-

ded1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

1. Bring a large pot of lightlysalted water to a boil. Add ziti pasta,and cook until al dente, about eightminutes; drain.

2. In a large skillet, brown onionand ground beef over medium heat.Add spaghetti sauce, and simmer 15minutes.

3. Preheat the oven to 350 degreesF (175 degrees C). Butter a nine-by-13 inch baking dish. Layer asfollows: half of the ziti, Provolonecheese, sour cream, half sauce mix-ture, remaining ziti, mozzarellacheese and remaining sauce mixture.Top with grated Parmesan cheese.

4. Bake for 30 minutes in thepreheated oven or until cheeses aremelted.

Michael ValiantePro race car drivershares favouriteItalian food

Baked ziti pasta brings holiday comfort

RobertaLaQuaglia

Try Robertas custard pie


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Cooking upChristmasMatt Rachar, basketball player

Alpha Secondary grad MattRachar is currently in his fifth seasonof pro basketball in Austria for theKlosterneuburg Dukes.

Matts Moms Shortbread Cookies2 cups (1 lb/450 g) butter at roomtemperature1 cup berry sugar

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flower1/2 cup rice flour

Cream butter, and blend in sugarthoroughly. Combine flour and grad-ually blend into creamed mixturewith wooden spoon. Knead lightlyon floured board until smooth.

Take small balls of dough andpress into cookie-sized rounds on abaking tray.

Add sugar sprinkles if desired.Bake in 275 F (140 C) oven for

about 45 minutes or until set andslightly browned.

Let cool.

Omas Kipferln2/3 lb (300 g) butter1/4 lb (115 g) icing sugar3 cups all-purpose flour

1/3 lb (150 g) ground hazelnutsCut butter into flour. Blend in

icing sugar and nuts. Gently kneaddough into a large ball.

Take small balls of batter andform into crescent shapes.

Place on baking tray and bake in350 F (175C) oven for 15 minutes.

Roll in icing sugar while stillwarm.

Steve Govett, lacrosse GMBurnabys Steve Govett is the cur-

rent president and general manager ofthe National Lacrosse League ColoradoMammoth.

Heres what he has to say about thisfavourite holiday recipe: OK, this isridiculously good!!!

Double Chocolate Cookie Bars2 cups finely crushed creme-filled Oreocookies (24 cookies)1/4 cup margarine or butter, melted1 (12oz) package semi-sweet chocolatechips1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preheat oven to350 degrees. CombineOreo crumbs and mar-garine, press firmly onthe bottom of nine-by-13-inch backing pan.

In medium sauce-pan, over mediumheat, melt one cupchocolate chips withsweetened condensedmilk and vanilla.

Pour evenly overprepared crust, topwith remaining choco-late chips.Bake 20 minutes or until set.

Chill if desired. Cut into bars.

Family shortbread and kipferln treats

Cookie bar delights

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Matt RacharPro basketball playershares favouritefamily recipes

Steve GovettColorado Mammothpresident and GM

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SeasonsGreetingsand may you enjoya prosperousNew YearThe holiday season has always been one of my favourite times of theyear. When hearing Christmas songs, I cant help but think about bigturkey dinners, nicely decorated trees, and the relaxing moments awayfrom our busy work schedule. Its a time for celebrating family andfriendship, and giving thanks for the things we hold dear.

Its also a time to remember those who arent as fortunate, and to lenda helping hand if we can. There are many ways you can help spreadholiday cheer to those in need, from donating warm clothing and food toa local charity, to volunteering at community outreach events.

One of the most enduring holiday fundraising efforts is the SalvationArmy Kettle Drive. Kettles can be found outside many stores andsupermarkets, but you can also go to llthekettle.com tomake a donation,which goes toward providing everyday needs such as food, clothing andshelter.

Please give if you can. I wish you a joyous holiday season and a veryhappy new year.

We all want whats best for our familyand the Burnaby Fire Department sharesyour concerns. Here are some of the waysto avoid unnecessary winter hazards.

The Burnaby Fire Department wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday season

ChristmasTreesNatural Christmas Trees: Before buying a tree test for freshness bytapping the base of the tree on the ground orpulling lightly on a limb. If many needles falloff or needles can be easily pulled off, thetree is too dry.

Keep your tree as fresh as possibleby placing the stump of the treein a bucket of water outdoorsuntil you are ready to decorate.Before setting up the tree insidethe house, trim two inches offthe stem diagonally so it can absorbwater. Mount the tree securely in a large,wide-based reservoir stand and add watereach day to ensure the tree is well watered.

Choose a suitable location for your tree,ensuring that it is well away from heatingsources and clear of all exits.

Christmas trees start about 250 res annuallyaccording to the National Fire ProtectionAssociation.

For safetys sake stand your tree away fromreplaces, radiators and heaters. Make surethe tree does not block hallways or doorways.

Articial Trees: Articial trees with built-in lighting shouldhave the label of an independent testinglaboratory and labeled as re resistant. Neveruse candles to decorate the tree.

Candles Never use lit candles as decorations onChristmas trees.

Place candles in non-tip candle holders andensure they are well away from the Christmastree or other combustible materials. Never leave lit candles unattended and

ensure that they are always out of thereach of children. Teach your children that matchesand lighters are tools, not toys andstore where children cant reachthem.

Indoor Lights &Electrical Decorations Examine lights, strings, cords, plugs andreceptacles before using. Discard any thathave frayed cords, cracks in the lamp holders,or loose connections.

Do not overload electrical circuits or extensioncords, and follow instructions on cord labelsregarding connecting light strings to extensioncords.

Always unplug the light string beforeattempting to replace bulb.

Avoid using timers on indoor lights. Tree lightscould turn on when no one is at home andcreate a potential re hazard. Always turnChristmas lights off before leaving home orgoing to sleep.

Matches and Lighters are Tools not Toys!

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Cooking upChristmaDave Ellenwood, City of Burnabydirector of parks and recreation

Cinnamon rollsHalf cup hot water2 tbsp sugar2 packets (10 grams) fast rising yeast2 cups milk1 pack (four servings) instant vanilla pud-ding2 sticks (2 x 125 grams) butter or marga-rine2 eggs1 tsp salt8 cups flour2 cups brown sugar2 tbsp cinnamon1 brick cream cheese1 tsp vanilla extract

You will need two nine-by-13-inchbaking pans.

First, make a yeast mixture by addingtwo yeast packets to a half cup hot waterand 2 tbsp. sugar. Set the mixture aside.

Combine two cups milk with thevanilla pudding, one stick melted butter,two eggs and 1 tsp salt. Mix in eight cupsof flour, one cup at a time, until it forms athick dough.

Knead the dough and put it in a largegreased bowl to rise for one hour; coverwith plastic wrap. After an hour, punchdown the dough and let it rise for anoth-er 30 minutes.

Grease two nine-by-13-inch bakingpans. After it has risen a second time,knead and roll out the dough into a large34-by- 21-inch rectangle. Brush the doughwith melted butter.

Combine two cups of brown sugarwith 2 tbsp cinnamon. Spread the cinna-mon mixture evenly over the surface ofthe dough.

Roll the dough intoa log. Cut the log into12 sections. Place thesections into the pans;cover with plastic wrapand let rise for another20 minutes.

Make the frosting bycombining one stick ofbutter with one brickof cream cheese and 1tsp. of vanilla extract.Cream with an electricmixer.

Add three cups of icing sugar, one cupat a time, and add 1 tbsp. milk until it islight and creamy.

After the dough sections have risen inthe pans for the last time, bake them at350 F for 20 minutes. Take them out of theoven and slather them with icing whilethey are still hot.

These buns are the best Ive tasted, buttheyre really large, so bring an appetite.

It also makes your house smell greatfor a long time!

Best cinnamon rolls

Dave EllenwoodCity of Burnaby


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Cooking upChristmasChristophe Bonzon of ChezChristophe Chocolaterie Patisserie

I created this recipe when we firstopened our Patisserie Chocolaterie as Iwanted to have a dessert which repre-

sents Canada usingtypical Canadianproducts. I attach agreat significance toworking with localproducts. It is a reallynice dessert to sharearound a fireplace fora snack or followinga family dinner. It is aperfect option for thiscold time of the year.

For me its all aboutsharing, the experience

of a dessert shared between others andthere is nothing better than seeing some-one enjoying one of my creations andseeing a smile conveyed. This is the bestreward, and I cannot ask for more.

Douceur CanadienneMakes four tarts of 3.5-inch diameter orone tart of six-inch diameter

Sweet Pastry Crust1 cup icing sugar1/2 cup butter (soft)5 egg yolks1/2 egg

2.5 cup all-purpose flourMix the icing sugar and soft butter

together with a paddle in a mixer untilwell combined (do not beat the butter*).Slowly add the eggs and yolks. Concludeby adding the flour and mix until adough has formed (not more than a min-ute). Wrap in cellophane and store in thefridge for two hours.

Roll your dough to 2 mm thicknessand cut slightly bigger than your ring.Line up your tart (trim the excess doughfrom the ring with a knife). Store in thefridge for an hour, then eggwash** yourtart and bake in an oven preheated at350F until golden (around seven min-utes).Tips:* Do not beat butter. Beating the butterwill make your crust shrink during thebaking process.**Eggwash recipe: 1 egg, 1 egg yolk, 1/2tsp sugar, 2 tbsp milk. Combine togetherwith a whisk and sift before use.

Maple Syrup Ganache4 tbsp pure maple syrup2 tbsp cream 35%2/3cup Zephyr white chocolate 34%2 tsp cocoa butter Mycryo1/2 vanilla pod3 tbsp butter

Bring the maple syrup, vanilla pods(cut in half lengthwise) and cream to the

boil in a saucepan. Once boiled, poorinto the white chocolate and cocoa butterand create an emulsion* by mixing witha spatula (start from the centre graduallyincreasing the movement in an outwarddirection).

Let cool to 35 to 40C and add the but-ter with an immersion blender or spatulaand finish the emulsion. The ganacheshould be smooth and shiny.

Then pour into the tart shell and deco-rate with the caramelized pecan slightlycrushed. Let crystallize overnight in thefridge.

Tips:* When the emulsion of the chocolate andliquid is done, your ganache should havea glossy texture.

Caramelized Pecan1 cup pecan halves3 tbsp pure maple syrup

Combine together and caramelize in apreheated oven at 300F until the maplesyrup is dried (15 min.)

Light Vanilla Chantilly1.5 cup whipping cream 35%2 tbsp simple syrup*1 vanilla pod

Cut the pod in half and extract thebeans with a knife. Add them to thecream and icing sugar and whip it untilfirm. Use a piping bag with a St. Honoretip** and pipe the cream on the tartelegantly commencing with the exteriorand working inward. Decorate with acaramelized pecan.

Tips:*Simple syrup recipe: 5 tbsp water and 4tbsp sugar. Bring to the boil and let cooldown before use** If you do not have a St. Honore tip, youcan use a star tip number 10.

Happy baking!!! Christophe

Douceur Canadienne a sweet delight

Canadian treat: Christophe BonzonsDouceur Canadienne.

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Merry Christmasand all the best of the season!

Cooking upChristmas

Rebecca Pasch, archivist,City of Burnaby

The citys archivist, Rebecca Pasch,helps to lighten up the holiday fare withher favourite this Martha Stewart Livingrecipe for fennel and endive salad.

Fennel-and-Endive Salad withPomegranate Seeds and Walnuts

Ingredients2 fennel bulbs, halved, cored, and thinlysliced, plus 1/4 cup lightly packed fennelfronds1 pound Belgian endive (preferably red),trimmed and leaves separated

1/2 cup pomegranate seeds (from 1pomegranate)1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts1/3 cup high-quality extra-virgin olive oil2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice1/2 tsp coarse salt1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper

Directions1. Scatter fennel and endive on a large

platter, and sprinkle with pomegranateseeds, walnuts, and fennel fronds.

2. Whisk together oil, lemon juice, salt,and pepper.

Drizzle over salad and serve.

Fennel, endive saladfestive for the holidays

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for a special family recipe fromDan Richardson, president andgeneral manager of the NewWestminster Salmonbelliessenior A lacrosse club.

Richardsons family is half-Finnish,and his Aiti (grandmother) alwaysmade the family Finnish pancakes for

special occasions.My brothers and I have

all learnt how to make Aitispancakes, and now all ourchildren want the Finnishpancakes on special occa-

sions, so the Finnish tradition carries on,he writes.

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