Kudos to Marvin Rosenau, a well-known fish biologist and conservationist who was recently awarded the 2012 Haig-Brown Conservation award from the Totem Flyfishers.
Rosenau used to be a senior biologist with the provincial Environment Ministry, and he now teaches in BCIT's fish, wildlife and recreation program. He was awarded for his conservation work on sturgeon and salmon.
According to a press release from the Totem Flyfishers, Rosenau frequently takes on controversial issues, such as investigating the massive die-off of Fraser River sturgeon in 2004 and raising awareness on how hydro and gravel extraction operations impact fish.
The Totem Flyfishers is a B.C group of sport fishermen, established in 1967.
Square dancing
If dancing is on your list of things to try, consider the Burnaby Singles Square Dance Club, which is launching a series of modern, beginner square dance lessons in the new year.
The Wednesday evening sessions start on Jan. 9, at 7 p.m. with two free lessons, and the drop-in fee is $5. Beginners' lessons for round dance, a choreographed type of ballroom dancing, start Sunday, Jan. 6 at 4: 30 p.m., and the drop-in fee for those is $6.
According to club president Ron Fleck, square dancing is vibrant, lots of fun and helps people stay fit, while exercising their memory. The beginners' class has 68 moves, and according to the club, a night of dancing is equivalent to travelling two to three miles. Lessons are at the Burnaby Lake Rowing Pavilion, at 6871 Roberts St., and they usually run until June. You don't have to be single to join; both couples and unattached individuals are welcome.
To join the square dancing lessons, call 604-421-3266.
For round dancing, call 604-469-1661.
For more information on the club, visit swinging singlesbc-ca.webs.com.
Correction
Apologies to those of you who read my Dec. 19 story on Ed Spence, a Port Coquitlam man who spent much of his life giving to others, especially at Christmas. There was a typo in the beginning of the story, where I described his wife Joanne as his mom. All further references described her as his wife, but apologies for any confusion that caused. We wish the family the best during the holiday season, as it can be difficult for those who have lost loved ones.
