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Flood fears raised as king tide recedes Parts of Steveston under water after surge, storm Alan Campbell

Staff Reporter acampbell@richmond-news.com

The “king tide” failed to rule over Richmond on Wednesday, although parts of Steveston were under water overnight and into the morning.

The abnormal tide, seen once or twice a year, rose up through the lowest-lying parts of the village in the midst of yet another rain and windstorm.

A section of Westwater Drive was closed off briefly due to flooding behind Britannia Heritage Shipyards, while the sea level rose to almost par with the roadway at the southern tip of No. 1 Road and Bayview Street near Seabreeze Adventures.

Sections of the boardwalk were also under water, as were large parts of Garry Point Park, where the tide was threatening to spill over the beach line.

City of Richmond crews were out in force Tuesday and Wednesday to deal with

A house in Finn Slough takes the brunt of Wednesday’s tide and storm. Photo submitted by Les Patterson

the effects of the rare tide and storm and, by noon, some of the flooding had receded after the “king” peaked.

Although city spokesperson Ted Townsend said they were well prepared for the storm and the tide, his confidence wasn’t shared by longtime Steveston businessman Brett Peters, who has watched the floodwaters rise inch-by-inch over the years.

“I recall one other time being a little higher than today, but not much,” said Peters.

“Every year it gets a little bit higher and I estimate in 10 to 15 years there is going to be a major flood.

“The city, I know, is planning for it, they’re on it; but it’s happening now, today.

This is an issue now; not for their master plans for the next 100 years.”

Peters said he’d hate to see a Calgary situation here in Richmond, referring to that city being flooded in June 2013 by the bursting of the banks of the Bow and Elbow rivers.

Townsend said Richmond is actually better prepared than most neighbouring municipalities, given how vulnerable Richmond is and has the “ability to move a lot of water with our pump system, and we have had extra crews out there today with the high tide and storms taking place.

“We’re probably better prepared than most cities because we are aware how vulnerable we are and have measures in place.”

An outer perimeter dike by Steveston Island is part of phase one of the city’s Dike Master Plan.

Townsend recalled a similar tide in 2012 when he noticed the water under the floorboards while inside the Gulf of Georgia Cannery.

“The biggest challenge (this week) was at Britannia, where, with king tides, we often get flooding down there, especially when

The Britannia Shipyard boardwalk had to be closed Wednesday due to flooding from the king tide and a heavy rainstorm. Photo submitted by Brett Peters ! More flood photos online at Richmond-News.com it’s exacerbated by the rainstorm.

“Britannia is outside of the dike system so it gets affected more than other places.

“It seemed to peak earlier today and is

receding.

The boardwalk was closed and we’ll have to do inspections before we can re-open it.”

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Correction Richmond Oval member Carol Ramos has told the News she was not angry, as was stated in our Dec. 10 edition, about the fact yoga classes would be taken over by a private company, but merely writing on behalf of fellow members who were disappointed.

Also, spokesman Aran Kay noted this was not the first private partnership in the Oval, as was stated.

Keep your purse strings secure while shopping this Christmas through fraudulent means.

That has financial institutions and information security companies reminding the public to keep their purse strings secure while they are shopping online or in the stores during the Christmas retailing frenzy when attempts traditionally rise.

According to Vancity credit union, one of the more prevalent schemes is waged online against victims who don’t even need to leave their home to be targeted.

It’s called phishing and involves emails sent to you which look legitimate, but try and draw from you personal information such as bank account numbers and passwords.

Sometimes, the request is made by what may appear to be a financial institution you deal with, requesting an account update.

If something does not seem right, the best course of action is to call your bank to verify if they have issued such a request.

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“We advise our members to report a scam immediately if they suspect their personal information may be compromised — and to check their banking information so there are no surprises,” said Doris Orr, chief risk officer of Vancity.

Victims of phishing are not always individuals, either, said Dale Jackaman, a longtime Richmond resident and president of Vancouverbased Amuleta Computer Security and Investigations, which specialises in dealing

with identity theft.

Jackman said businesses also fall prey to phishing.

“For those attempts, organized crime digs in a little deeper for details,” he said, adding they often source a list of a firm’s clients.

“The big scam out there is criminals will represent themselves as a client saying they have just changed bank accounts and request future payments sent to that new account,” Jackaman said. “It’s amazing how many times they score a hit with that.”

One defence against that type of fraud is to disregard all emails dealing with bank account information requests and deal directly in person with your financial institution or clients.

Another is to examine the URL link you have been requested to access in order to transmit your information.

Usually, the URL has no relation to the bank or firm being misrepresented.

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of scam artists and thieves. ! Be a scrooge with everything related to your identity; ! Don’t take a big purse shopping and limit the amount of bank cards, credit cards and identification you take with you; ! Be extremely cautious when shopping online; ! Buy gift cards directly from merchants or from an authorized sales merchant; ! Be wary of filling out online forms that request personal information; ! Remain vigilant, protect your PIN and ensure no one is shoulder surfing when you put it into an ATM or a payment device; ! Keep an eye out for those door-knocking fraudsters representing a fake charity or selling magazine subscriptions to raise money for a worthy cause or school trip that may not exist; ! Don’t leave gifts visible in your car with receipts that have personal information on them; ! Avoid broadcasting on social media you are flying off to a warm, holiday vacation.

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A 32-year-old man is facing 14 charges related to a carjacking spree that began in Surrey, tore through Richmond and led to a police chase that ended with an arrest in Vancouver.

Kenny Ottesen has been charged with theft of motor vehicle, five counts of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, two counts of robbery, two counts of disguise with intent, three counts of hit and run, and with causing a police pursuit on Friday, Dec. 5.

Police said Wednesday that the suspect took a route through Coquitlam and Richmond, before being arrested in Vancouver.

The suspect was reported to have abandoned the car stolen in Surrey and carjacked vehicles in both

Last week’s carjacking drama ended with a crash in Vancouver, after the suspect tore through Surrey and Richmond. Vancouver Sun photo Coquitlam and Richmond during the spree.

The News reported earlier this week how a man driving a stolen, red Kia drove from Vancouver into Richmond Friday morning, dumped the vehicle on Dover Crescent, stole a red BMW

and proceeded to drive recklessly throughout the city before finally being apprehended near the Knight Street Bridge in Vancouver.

This carjacking follows another that happened in Richmond on King Road on Thursday.

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Who belongs on Oval’s Wall of Fame?

Richmond News’ sports editor names his top picks in Richmond’s sports world It’s no mean feat paring down B.C. Sports Hall of Fames. the names that should grace SportsEditor Diane Clement: competed on the Wall of Fame that will be Canada’s 1956 Olympic team Mark unveiled next year as part of in track, earned a bronze medal Booth a new museum (Richmond at the 1958 Commonwealth Olympic Experience), opening Games and went on to serve as next year at the Richmond Oval. president of Athletics Canada. In 1962, the The city has seen some remarkable pair co-founded the Richmond Kajaks. individuals bring sport to this community and put Richmond on the sports world map. But, Randy Samuel: A member of the since they asked (the city is asking residents Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame who earned for suggestions) I can’t help but wade in.

82 international caps on the senior national Here’s my top 10 list, trying to strike a team, highlighted by being in the starting 11 balance between outstanding athletes and for Canada’s only World Cup appearance in those who work off the field, court, track or 1986. He played professionally in Europe from 1986 to 1999. ice, making the sport possible for others.

Dr. Doug and Diane Clement: Doug represented Canada in track at the 1952 and 1956 Summer Olympic Games. Won silver in the 4x400 relay at the 1954 Empire Games Diane & Doug in Vancouver. Has Clement been a staff member of a Canadian team for at least 30 international events. He’s also an inductee of the Canadian Olympic and

Rick Hansen: Hansen is a world class athlete who won a combined six medals at the 1980 and 1984 Paralympic Games.

His 26-month Main Motion World Tour raised $26 million for spinal research. He’s president and CEO of the Rick Hansen Foundation and a A B.C. Sports Hall of Fame inductee.

Bill Disbrow: With a remarkable 34-year run as head coach of the Richmond Colts senior boys basketball team. Disbrow guided the Colts to five provincial titles from 1985 to

1998. His 1987 team is considered by many to be one of the greatest of all-time.

Les Hamaguchi: Has been coaching Bill Disbrow senior girls basketball in Richmond for over 30 years including teams at Richmond and Steveston High in the 1980s and 1990s. He’s currently coaching at Steveston-London where he guided the school to a first-ever B.C. berth in 2013. He’s organized the B.C. AAA tournament for nearly 20 years.

Brian Johns: A three-time Olympian swimmer who represented Canada in the 2000, 2004 and 2008 Summer Games.

One of the most decorated swimmers in CIS university swimming, Johns still holds Canadian records in the 400m and 200m IM short course events.

Darcy Marquardt: A top rower who was a member of the Canadian eight crew that won silver at the 2012 Summer Olympic Games.

She also won five medals at the World Championships from 2002-2011, highlighted by gold in pairs with Jane Rumball in 2006.

1987 Richmond Sockeyes: Coached by Orland Kurtenbach, a memorable season for the city’s junior hockey franchise concluded by winning the Centennial Cup national junior “A” Darcy Marquardt championship.The B.C. Junior Hockey League champions defeated the host Broncos in the gold medal game.

Jim Mills: A former Richmond High football standout played two years in the NFL before a decorated career in the CFL, mainly for the hometown B.C. Lions. He won the league’s most outstanding lineman award in 1990-91, was inducted into the CFL Hall of Fame in 2009 and named to the Lions’AllTime Dream Team.

Takeshi Uchiage: Founded the Steveston Karate Club in 1973 and trained many outstanding athletes including his son Toshihide, a 12-time national champion.

The club has produced at least one national champion for 22 consecutive years. ! Who do you think belongs on the Wall of Fame? Go to the Richmond News’ Facebook page and let us know.

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OPINION

Send your story ideas or photo submissions to Richmond News editor Eve Edmonds at editor@richmond-news.com

EDITORIAL OPINION

Silent treatment

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t was more than eight years ago that Prime Minister Stephen Harper promised a new era of accountability.

But the suicide of Lucia Vega Jimenez in custody at YVR and the aftermath of obfuscation from the Canada Border Services Agency have shown just how ridiculous that promise turned out to be.

Rather than alerting the public that a woman died in their care, the CBSA held secretive strategy sessions, crafting vague, misleading statements to give the press in the event some reporter managed to ask a question.

The CBSA shrouded Jimenez’s death for a month, and then provided only clipped, cryptic comments — always sent by email.

But while the Ottawa agency wasn’t talking to the public, they were talking, amassing 1,700 pages of correspondence on the issue, but precious little of it had anything to do with Jimenez.

Her death might have been prevented with more frequent room checks but CBSA apparently lacked the resources to hire extra security guards.

However, they had plenty of PR flacks conspiring on how

to control the story. They even monitored tweets in the runup to Jimenez’s candlelight vigil in case further damage control was necessary.

Meanwhile, Canada’s information commissioner is warning that her organization is in crisis due to lack of funding. The solution posed

by Conservatives is to make freedom of information a little less free — charging more for information depending on who’s asking.

Harper has presided over a new era of accountability all right — an era defined by tight control of the message, where no one is actually accountable.

Ticket to ride: BC Ferries welcomes in the 21st century

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fter a series of controversial moves, BC Ferries finally seems to have embarked on a significant policy change that will likely prove popular.

The beleaguered company is propelling itself into the 21st century by finally moving to a digital ticketing method.

Imagine that: buying a ferry boarding ticket on a website, via your smart phone.

Gone will be the days of the uncertainty surrounding a mad dash to a ferry terminal, only to find out there’s a two-sailing wait and the chances of you getting to your in-laws for dinner have been dashed.

In the future (starting in 2017 if all goes as planned), ferry tickets will be purchased online like an airline ticket (virtually all airline tickets in Canada are now purchased online). You’ll even be able to buy a seat in the buffet restaurant on a ferry, and book a hotel room and presumably a golf game for your trip. In other words, BC Ferries is ever so slowly evolving into a comprehensive travel offering, at least for those travelling on

its major routes.

Another potentially InTheHouse appealing aspect of the Keith Baldrey looming overhaul is Columnist differential ticket pricing.

Travelling in off-peak times will be cheaper than boarding a ferry during peak travel times (i.e.

Friday and Sunday evenings).

The ticket prices haven’t been set yet, of course, and it may very well end up that peak-time travelling may prove to be more expensive than it currently is, but that could be offset by much lower fares at other times.

BC Ferries thinks the changes will result in higher ridership and higher revenues for the company. Let’s hope so.

A big question is why it’s taken BC Ferries so long to move in this direction. It has spent billions of dollars upgrading and replacing its large fleet of vessels, but practically nothing on things like upgrading the digital side of the company.

So far, the proposed overhaul is being hailed by most of the folks who normally assail BC Ferries over all kinds of issues.

Brian Hollingshead, a co-chair of the Ferry Advisory Committee, welcomed the overhaul and hopes it spreads to smaller routes.

As far as I can determine, only the Opposition NDP doesn’t like the proposed new approach. Too expensive, it says (it will cost BC Ferries between $10 million and $15 million to implement the new computer system and overhaul the web site) and the new way of buying tickets will cause too much “confusion” according to MLA Claire Trevena, the party’s critic for BC Ferries.

The NDP’s criticism in this case is off the mark, as is so often the case when it comes to its take on BC Ferries (the party also bizarrely wants to reduce on-board catering services and gift shops, which it calls “cruise ship” amenities, even though they actually make a profit for the company). The bruising experience of the botched fast ferries experiment seems to have left lasting scars.

Other than demanding the ferry system be run as an extension of the highway system (a proposal that would presumably require hundreds of millions of tax dollars be given to BC Ferries to attain that undefined goal) the

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NDP hasn’t come up with much in the way of viable alternative solutions to the challenges facing the company.

Nevertheless, BC Ferries still has some tough challenges ahead: stagnant or slumping ridership, and ever increasing fares are just two of them. The company has also taken a hit in smaller coastal communities for reducing service on little-used ferry routes, as it struggles with its bottom line.

Another looming issue is the growing headache that is the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal. It requires enormous changes to its docks and other infrastructure, which will cost in the neighborhood of $200 million.

You can bet when those renovations do occur, they will lead to inconvenience and disruption for many ferry users, thus resulting in more complaints against the company.

Ferry service will always be a hot-button issue in many of B.C.’s coastal communities.

But at least, with the overhaul of the ticketing system, the company is finally trying to shuck off some of its old-school, outdated ways.

Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC.

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Tree bylaw is Christmas cheers all round a joke Dear Editor, If the City of Richmond has a strict tree bylaw then why are they allowing two, mature pine and fir trees to come down at 4160 Garry St. in Steveston?

Penta Homes Ltd has applied for the removal of these beautiful trees, as well as six more on this site. Penta Homes has to pay the city only $3,000 for the removal of six trees, a drop in the bucket compared to what these townhomes will sell for.

These two trees are situated on the corner of the lot where there are five townhouses to be built. These two trees are out of the building envelope. They can be saved considering their location.

The builder has two ways of getting into the lot to do the construction, from Garry Street and also from Yoshida Court.

These two trees are well over 100 feet tall and this is where eagles like to perch. Penta Homes only plans on keeping one smaller tree, the one that the eagles don’t sit in. These trees are irreplaceable. How can you replace mature trees of their stature with small ones and consider that adequate?

The city tree bylaw is a joke and builders, like Penta Homes Ltd., should be saving more trees. Trees everywhere in Richmond are coming down, and we will never be able to get them back.

Cindy Lee Richmond

Dear Editor, Christmas is fast approaching. It is a special time of the year for giving and being thankful for what we have. For the past several years East Richmond Community Association ERCA/Cambie Community Centre has invited children and their parents in its neighbourhood for Breakfast with Santa.

It occurs usually in the first half of December.

This year again, Breakfast with Santa was held on Saturday, Dec. 6 at East Richmond Community Hall. Close to 70 children and their parents took advantage of this special occasion. The community centre staff, board members and volunteers created a wonderful atmosphere to celebrate this Christmas tradition.

The presence of a large number of youth, including students from Cambie Secondary and a couple of

other Richmond schools made this event even more enjoyable for the children and their parents. These young, enthusiastic students engaged the children in a variety of fun activities such as five different holiday crafts for all age groups. The children were thrilled to see Santa and Mrs. Claus walk in

with bags full of goodies.

All in all, it was a wonderful occasion, not only for the children but also for the adults. ERCA/ Cambie staff, board and volunteers are very pleased to put a smile on the faces of the children in our neighbourhood. I would like to thank them all for

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First line of attack is defence Seafair Minor Hockey at forefront on how concussed players return to the ice Seafair leads the way

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dolescents suffering from concussionrelated symptoms take longer to recover than their adult counterparts and should not return to playing sports before fully returning to school, concluded scientists at the 2012 Zurich International Conference on Concussion in Sport.

But while concussions have garnered significant attention over the past few years, Canadian amateur sports associations have yet to adopt a consensus on “return to learn” protocol for children.

However, Seafair Minor Hockey Association in Richmond is leading the way by implementing its own protocol for recovering athletes, and it’s hoping the Richmond School District becomes a major stakeholder in the initiative.

A patient at UBC’s Centre for Brain Health takes part in an EEG test, which monitors concussed brain activity. UBC Photo

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Seafair’s vice-president Cody Kusch has reached out to some of the province’s top doctors and neuroscientists to stage a return to learn program that involves annual, baseline testing for its 800plus players to safely get back on the ice.

Kusch is forcing his players to be healthy at school before being healthy on the ice.

“We’re not waiting for this mandate to come down. We can’t stop the players from getting a concussion, but we can make sure they get back onto the ice in a safe way,” said Kusch, who believes Seafair is the only association doing this in Canada. Since September 2013, 27 Seafair Islanders have been diagnosed with concussions.

Concussions occur when the brain is shaken and hits the skull by way of a hit to the head or a simple jolt of the body. This causes biochemical changes that produce symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, blurred vision and cognitive impairment.

Most concussions are resolved after one week.

But new research indicates microstructural damage occurs as well, according to Dr. Paul Korn, a pediatrician who is working with Seafair to help players.

“You don’t have a person who’s had a concussion return to play in a blink of an eye. By the same token, you don’t have a person who’s had a concussion going back and doing a complex math test before acclimatizing them to a learning process, allowing the brain to recover,” noted Korn.

“Returning to learn has to be the priority,” added Korn.

He said research has found that those athletes who don’t recover completely from a concussion are more likely to suffer a second concussion in the same year and/or they may face greater brain damage.

That’s what he suspects happened to Sidney Crosby two years ago when he returned prematurely and subsequently suffered a second blow to the head.

“One’s ability to balance and predict the gameplay instinctively has been affected. You’re just not at the level where you think you are,”

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Notably, Korn’s research indicates girls have longer recovery times, for reasons unknown, to date.

Baseline test required Before the season, Kusch has every Islander take a baseline cognitive test, known as a SCAT3, at Richmond’s Evolution Sports Therapy. If a child is concussed, subsequent baseline tests will show regressed self-awareness, balance, coordination and memory.

Concurrently, visits to a family physician and referrals to concussion experts, such as Korn, are set up for the young athlete.

Players then undergo a six-stage return to learn protocol mandated by Seafair (based on the Zurich findings) that must be completed before the six-stage “return to play” protocol — which has been widely accepted throughout sports — is completed.

Not all teachers onboard

During the process, academic work is increased gradually as to not overwhelm the student.

But Kusch says a knowledge gap exists amongst some teachers.

“There are some teachers and administrators who are very supportive and there are others who say if you don’t finish this exam or this activity by next week then you’re getting an ‘F.’ So that’s the challenge.”

District spokesperson David Sadler said the district has not heard of return to learn protocols from the Ministry of Education.

Kusch is hoping a bottom-up approach will bring the district in as a major stakeholder of its protocol sometime next year.

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district) will accept it, but they would be stupid not to,” said Kusch, a certified, but non-practicing teacher.

The problem isn’t just with kids playing in sports outside of school.

Richmond resident Vicky Forsyth’s son, Connor, was concussed nearly three years ago on a school skiing trip.

“It wasn’t a great situation in some ways; the way the injury was managed.”

While Connor, then in Grade 9, faced an uphill battle to recover, his mother, a physical therapist with working knowledge of concussion recovery, had to fight one teacher to implement her own return to learn program.

“If he tried to read or do anything for a long period of time, he was definitely having a hard time, headaches and so on. …Most of the teachers were really good and on board, but there was one teacher in particular who was very challenging by asking Connor to make up missed tests, despite doctor notes saying he shouldn’t be taking tests.”

Most parents clueless Connor was lucky to have a mother with a background in concussion therapy. The vast majority of parents don’t have a clue as to what to do, according to Kusch, which makes Seafair’s program that much more important.

Larry Hurst, a principal at DeBeck elementary, has his son Hayden playing Bantam (Grades 8 and 9) rep hockey.

Hayden suffered a concussion and is currently going through Seafair’s innovative protocol.

“The return to learn (protocol) is certainly something schools are interested in, partnering with families dealing with concussions,” said Hurst.

“If we didn’t have that information we may have felt he was ready to return to play earlier than he should have.

“You can’t see what’s going on inside his head, so having that was really helpful.”

Hayden is now part of a concussion study being conducted at the Centre for Brain Health at the University of B.C. There, neuroscientist Dr. Naznin Virji-Babul is studying how the teenage brain responds to concussion and whether baseline testing in kids is helpful in understanding the changes that occur after a concussion.

Athletic therapist Jonathan Sun runs the baseline testing for Seafair Minor Hockey each September.

Sun says it’s up to the kids and parents to be honest about how they’re feeling.

Photo by Graeme Wood/Richmond News

Brain still a mystery While concussions have seemingly come into the social spotlight, especially with Crosby’s injury, concussion research is still relatively new. Even the baseline tests (SCAT3) and management protocols undertaken by Kusch are relatively experimental, she notes.

“We know very little about what happens in the brain after a concussion. We know kids take longer than adults and that’s something we still need to understand,” said Virji-Babul.

With the ultimate goal of developing a clinical, diagnostic tool, Virji-Babul is hooking kids up to electroencephalography devices to read their brain activity during concussion rehab.

Virji-Babul has documented changes in the dorsal prefrontal cortex, at the front of the brain, which controls executive functions, such as memory, reasoning and planning — all things that are particularly important during teenage development.

She says a teen’s brain works harder to recover.

So far, she has seen 10 Seafair players, among many others, over the past two years.

Virji-Babul is even working with UBC’s engineering department to create a portable wireless device that reads brain signals from inside a hockey helmet to give up-to-the-minute updates on head impacts. That’s years away, she said.

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experience, one problem persists.

“People are starting to change their mindset about what it’s like to have a concussion, but there are still others who are not taking it as seriously,” she said.

“The kids want to get back in the game and don’t necessarily want to tell you all their symptoms,” added Virji-Babul.

Kids may hide the truth Part of the reason why SCAT3 baseline tests aren’t evidence-based is because they depend on the honesty of the player, as well as the parents, who are the ultimate observers of their child’s mental progression.

Athletic therapist Jonathan Sun runs the baseline testing for Seafair each September.

It’s laborious work, said Sun, which in itself is controversial in the medical field.

Sun says the whole protocol ultimately comes down to honesty.

“Ultimately, it’s up to the kid and the parents to be honest about how they’re feeling. Kids who understand the ramifications of continuing to play with concussions is getting better,” he said.

But, the promise of the big leagues may still lead young athletes to lie.

“No one wants a documented concussion on their record heading into the (junior) draft,” said Sun.

Chain breaks down

He also noted family physicians play a key role.

“We try our best, but the chain breaks down.

Having a good family doctor who errs on the side of caution will help,” he said, adding he believes most general practitioners lack a solid understanding of concussion recovery.

Sun said while Seafair is being proactive, it will take major stakeholders getting together to iron out the return to learn protocols.

Because Kusch has instituted his own return to learn protocol (assisted by the BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit), which must precede the more established return to play protocol, he wants all teachers to understand the ramifications.

“They’re leaving it up to the family, which is no different from where we were with concussion management in hockey,” said Kusch.

The stakes are high, according to pediatrician Korn.

“You can have one concussion …and be having significant learning difficulties and significant physical symptoms related to the concussion that can last months. I’m not sure if anyone should go back to a high impact sport if it lasts for several months,” said Korn.

Seafair’s program still faces uphill hurdles, notably with the baseline tests, honest responses from players and parents, buy-in within the schools (and even coaches) and logistical challenges, including timely access to the medical system.

Another challenge is how Hockey Canada, the sport’s governing body, manages gameplay and how this may affect the rate of concussions.

For instance, if you eliminate hitting — as it’s been for elementary aged players — the speed of the game increases, leading to more incidental contact, said Kusch.

The jury is out on the right course of action and it may always be out, as the dynamics and understanding of concussions evolve, noted Kusch.

And yet, another jury may come into play — at the courthouse.

Kusch says a recent $765 million settlement between the NFL and concussed football players and heightened protocols by the NHL serve as a warning to minor sport associations.

“If we sit on our (butts) we’re just as much to blame,” said Kusch, who warns of impending lawsuits coming out in public.

It’s ever the more reason for government, schools, doctors, parents and players to get on board with effective concussion management.

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Because words matter to me, too, I find such political lures alluring, though for a different reason.

But first, a quick look at lure itself. Deriving from the Proto-Germanic “lothran,” to call, it’s a Middle English word for the bunch of feathers with which falconers

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Shortly before the recent municipal elections, voters

received the 2014 Richmond Voter’s Guide, containing profiles of the candidates running for office. Reading those of the councillors now elected, I noticed that many sprinkle their statements with abstract words, a favourite recourse of politicians (the only councillor who appears to prefer concrete to abstract words is Harold Steves).

The way politicians use abstract nouns such as

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sustainability, livability, accountability, reminds me of the practice of decorating stores at gift-giving times of the year with elaborately wrapped boxes. Like these display boxes, abstract words are eye-catching and tempting — but they’re empty of anything tangible.

They stand for ideas and concepts, which can be adapted and moulded.

A recurring word in the Voter’s Guide is community, referring to a smaller or larger group of people linked by a common denominator, which can be social, religious, political, cultural, athletic, geographical, and so on. When the reference is to the community of Richmond, I interpret the word in the geographical sense to mean a community of place,

sometimes synonym for municipality or city.

The City of Richmond has an attractive, informationpacked website, its homepage headed by the declaration that “our” vision is “For the City of Richmond to be the most appealing, livable, and well-managed community in Canada.” In one section is a link to a long document called the Sustainability Progress Report, in which it is stated that “A sustainable community is one where all residents have the opportunity to lead fulfilling, happy lives, while at the same time enhancing the well-being of future generations and the long-term integrity of our ecosystems.”

Another section of Richmond’s website it’s explained that “... a

community is comprised of many interests (for example, residents, property owners, community groups, developers, investors) ...”

I checked the websites of other local authorities in Metro Vancouver, and while certain words are repeated like a mantra — vibrant, livable, sustainable — I couldn’t find another instance where developers and investors ranked alongside the usual members of a community, that is residents and property owners.

Words matter, especially when they’re official. Am I wrong to worry about “our” community of Richmond comprising developers and investors?

Sabine Eiche is a writer and art historian (members. shaw.ca/seiche/).

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Straight-talking author lives life with gusto Philip Raphael

Staff Reporter praphael@richmond-news.com

Patty O’Leary Emry talks about her life in the same way she’s lived it — straight on.

The former, longtime Richmond resident has just self-published a book — It Takes a Sense of Humour — on her experiences as an elite athlete, physical education teacher and coach despite living with a disability that would have stopped many in their tracks.

Emry, 64, was born without any, what she termed “exits” (anus or vagina) on the bottom half of her body.

“Obviously, my mouth still works, though,” she quipped. “But the doctors had to literally cut me in half, from the back of my tailbone, all the way to my pubic bone. And from my pubic bone up to my sternum.”

In small-town Iowa, where she was born as a four-pound, premature twin, her parents were told that baby “A,” as she was called, was not expected to live long.

“Surprisingly, I survived the early operations,” Emry said, adding the medical teams employed groundbreaking surgery for the time to re-organize her internal organs so she could function. “In those days, they took babies like me and just put them aside.”

Emry’s twin, Catherine, who did not share her condition, passed away when she was four months old due to complications of having an oversized heart.

Emry, who taught physical education at Crofton House independent school in Vancouver for many years, said she never intended to write a book about something so private.

“But I wanted to make people understand there are ways of finding hope and living life no matter what you’re dealing with and whatever level your life may be at,” she said. “And if it could be better, let’s go after it, let’s attack it. That’s what I want to help people with by speaking to them or having them read my book.”

She credits much of her approach to life to parents

who did not treat her any differently than her other five remaining siblings.

“I became just another one of their kids.”

Later in life, when Emry asked her father why they did that, she got a pointed response.

“He told me, ‘Patricia, how dare you ask me that.

We wanted you to learn how to fight. We wanted you to learn how to create ways to handle all the things you encountered, and you did. Look what you’ve accomplished.’”

While her parents’ attitude created many difficult moments in her life, it also encouraged her to live life to the fullest. Among other things, she traveled and became a provincial champion skier and member of the B.C. ski team.

But her condition did create limitations, since Emry wasn’t able to accept a full ride scholarship to a college in the U.S. for skiing because she would have to live in a dorm with the team that would not afford her the type of living arrangements needed to treat her condition.

“I have no sphincter. I have no way of clearing out my system. So, I’ve had to irrigate all my life,” she said.

So, Emry altered plans and became a nationally certified ski instructor.

“I proved it, once again, I could do this,” she said.

Where did that drive came from?

“I’ve always had it. I had to prove to myself that I was OK, even though the lower half of my body was in pain most of the time and not working. I had to prove to myself that other parts of me could,” she said. “I call it piggybacking on my faith, and just for the fun of it.”

Overall, Emry, who now works as a motivational speaker, has been able to maintain as normal a life as possible, given her circumstances.

She and husband Greg adopted two children, and then conceived a third, Shea, who is a middle linebacker for the CFL’s Montreal Alouettes.

“I never thought I’d be able to have sex, so that was a miracle,” she said.

She credits her success

to a far-reaching support system, but considers herself as the best component.

“I’m the one who has to take care of Patty,” she said.

“We all have bad days and huge challenges. But I’m so very lucky to be here. I’m out there living life with gusto.”

Emry’s book, It Takes

a Sense of Humour, is available from amazon.com.

Author Patty Emry recounts a life of dealing with a disability few noticed in her book It Takes a Sense of Humour. Photo by Philip Raphael/Richmond News

RICHMOND SCHOOL DISTRICT #38 2015-16 SCHOOL TRANSFERS & REGISTRATIONS

WHEN AND WHERE SHOULD I REGISTER MY CHILD? If you are new to the district, you must register first. All new Kindergarten registrations for the 2015-16 school year will take place at the English catchment schools from January 12th, 2015 to January 30th, 2015. From February 2nd, 2015, all new Kindergarten registrations for the 2015-16 school year will be taken at the Central Registration Office - 7811 Granville Avenue. All new grade 1-12 students should register at the Central Registration Office. Parents/legal guardians must personally register their children by presenting the following legal documentation: Student’s original Birth Certificate, Student’s and Parent’s original proof of status in Canada, latest proof of Richmond residency (one of the following legal documents: current property tax notice or assessment and current utility bill, signed formal rental or lease agreement and security deposit, signed contract of purchase and sale with possession date and subjects removed and deposit draft). Other documents needed are: last school report card or transcript of marks, immunization records, legal custody documents, reports for extra classroom support. If registered by June 12th, the student will be guaranteed a space in their English catchment school for the 2015-16 school year. If registered after that date, the student will be placed at a nearby school by the school district if space and resources are not available in the students’ catchment school. The deadline for new Early French Immersion, Late French Immersion and Montessori applications is January 30th, 2015. (District Programs Options Form)

WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I WANT MY CHILD TO TRANSFER TO A NON-CATCHMENT SCHOOL? Students currently attending a Richmond public school do not need to re-register. The parent/legal guardian of a student who wishes to transfer to a non-catchment school should obtain a Transfer Application Form for Richmond Residents [RSB SA 23] from their catchment school or Central Registration, have it initialed by the catchment school or Central Registration and then submit it to the requested school no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 27th, 2015. The parent/legal guardian of a student who is not attending a Richmond SD 38 school and wishes to transfer to a non-catchment school must first register at Central Registration and after doing so, may obtain a Transfer Application Form [RSB SA 23] and submit it to the requested school. Commencing Monday, January 19th, 2015 at 8:00 a.m., transfer applications for students wishing to attend a non-catchment school will be received at the requested school. If the application is received at the requested school by February 27th, 2015, and space is available, students will be approved to attend in accordance with the priorities listed in Regulation 501.8-R, paragraph 5.a. [1st: catchment 2nd: Richmond resident transfer students and 3rd: Non Richmond resident transfer students], on a “first come, first served” basis. Richmond resident transfer students have priority over non-Richmond resident transfer students for transfer requests submitted by February 27th, 2015. Schools will mail letters to the parents/legal guardians of transfer applicants on March 13th, 2015, advising them of the status of their child’s application. If the transfer application is received after February 27th, 2015, then the request may be considered in accordance with the criteria set forth in district Regulation 501.8-R, paragraph 5.f. (4) [See Group 3 Student Priority Chart] NOTE: Parents/legal guardians should be aware that schools designated as “full” by the school district will not be able to approve first time transfer applicants due to a lack of available space and resources.

WHAT IF MY CHILD ALREADY ATTENDS A NON-CATCHMENT SCHOOL? Richmond Residents: Richmond resident students who are currently attending a non-catchment school, and wish to continue at that school for the 2015-16 school year, are not required to submit a transfer request. Such students will automatically be enrolled at the school unless they withdraw or transfer out of the school. Please let the school know if you are leaving.

Out of District Residents: All students who reside outside of Richmond and are currently attending a Richmond school, and wish to continue at their school, must submit a Transfer Application Form for Non-Richmond Residents [Form RSB SA 73], which is available from the attending school, by February 27th, 2015. To access Regulation 501.8-R, registration or transfer information, please go to the Richmond School District, Student Registration website: http://www.sd38.bc.ca/schools/student_Registration

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Return-It School recycling program opens up a world of possibilities

Last year, over 3 million beverage containers were recycled through the Return-It School program

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ith the end of 2014 just around the corner, Encorp Pacific (Canada) is reminding schools in British Columbia that there is still time to enroll in the Return-It School program.

The Ret ur n-It School recycling program started in 2000 and provides schools with the tools and support to implement or improve beverage container recycling programs. It is offered free to any registered elementary, middle or high school in British Columbia.

As Joanne Drew from Windsor Secondary in North Vancouver explains, the ReturnIt School program is about more than just recycling beverage containers.

Her school has been involved for the past nine years. With the program, special needs students learn valuable life skills by participating in various community activities.

“Our students learn practical life skills like learning how to communicate and fundraise by holding community bottle drives and handing out flyers.

We use the extra resources to provide fun and interactive experiences for them so they learn to do everyday tasks.

We take these everyday activities for granted but for these students, they are important lessons that impact their future.”

The staff at Yale Secondary in Abbotsford couldn’t agree

more. Resource teacher Jim Heinrichs points out that all the deposit refunds go back into their special needs program. This gives them additional resources and freedom to provide more enrichment activities.

“Not only do our students benefit by learning useful work and life skills, they also get to participate in more recreational outings like going to a farm, interacting with neighbours and also giving back to the community through charities.

They experience rewards that go beyond just collecting bottles.

It enables them to enjoy a sense of freedom.”

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“Whether it’s helping the school by making sure that every child goes on fieldtrips or purchasing technology and equipment that students need or even bringing in presenters and authors to speak at the school, at the end of the day, it’s the kids who benefit.”

Organized annually by Encorp Pacific (Canada), a notfor-profit product stewardship corporation, the Return-It School program encourages students, teachers and parents to recycle and collect beverage containers.

Participating schools are given everything they need to run the

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ARTS&LIFE For the second year in a row, Richmond resident Victoria Wardell will be dancing the lead role of Clara in The Christmas ballet holiday classic The Nutcracker. Victoria, 13, has been dancing since she was four and has performed in The Goh Ballet’s Nutcracker every year since it began six years ago. The show runs Dec. 18-22 at The Centre in Vancouver. Photo by Louis Li Photography

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The 2015 Golf has been redesigned from the ground up, and thanks to its earlier release in Europe, has already received many accolades including the “2013 World Car of the Year” award.

The VW Golf is the world’s second best-selling model in history with about 30 million of them sold over 40 years.

The original was made in 1974 and was designed as a front-wheel drive, frontengine replacement to VW’s air-cooled, rear-engine, rear-wheel drive Beetle.

Building on the Beetle’s core philosophy, the Golf Mk1 was simple, good looking, and had an affordable price — and was a hatchback.

It seemed like a good idea at the time, and it continues to prove the concept still holds value, as each new generation sticks with the same recipe.

today’sdrive The wait is over for new VW

James May, host of BBC’s Top Gear recently said, “Golfs are like potatoes. You wouldn’t want to do without them, even though they’re not really that exciting.”

That is until you consider the sporty GTI version.

Design The all-new Golf is based on Volkswagen’s corporate “MQB Platform” and shares it with the Audi A3.

Through engineering advances, this Golf is the safest, best handling and roomiest of all time.

Despite all of the sheet metal being new, the 2015 Golf is still instantly recognizable.

The two-box profile remains, but the hood is steeper and the narrow grille is flanked by sharper headlights.

The new architecture makes the new Golf close to two inches longer, about the same width, and roughly an inch lower than the outgoing model.

Wheelbase is increased 2.3 inches and allows for a more spacious cabin and better space utilization.

VW’s new Golf continues a long tradition of peppy, well-built hatchbacks which started back in 1974 . Photo submitted Using high-strength steel, VW has increased the rigidity of the Golf without adding weight. This results in improved fuel efficiency and performance.

The 2015 Golf is available in both threedoor and five-door hatchback models; there are three trim lines to choose from as well.

Performance

Initially, the Golf will be available with three different four-cylinder engines. The base, and likely most common, will be the 1.8-litre gasoline engine in TSI models. This motor is rated at 170 hp and 185 lb-ft of torque. see GOLF › page 20

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Golf: New model celebrates 40th anniversary ‹ from page 18

The optional engine is the TDI’s 2.0-litre turbodiesel. The Golf TDI produces 150 hp and 236 lb-ft of torque. Both powertrains are more efficient but still feel peppy and refined.

The base transmission for TSI Golfs is a five-speed manual, which is good yet unexciting in some ways. The six-speed automatic provides smooth and linear power delivery. TDI models have the choice of either a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic DSG with Tiptronic – this latter selection is truly world-class.

Both the TSI and TDI have the same suspension set up, and therefore driving characteristics are similar. The TDI’s additional torque makes it quicker off the line, but they offer a solid, comfortable ride with crisp handling.

Those seeking more performance can opt for VW’s iconic GTI. The GTI’s 2.0-litre turbo produces 210 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque, and it comes standard with the sixspeed manual while the six-speed auto DSG is available as an option. Trimmed either way, the GTI adequately harnesses the extra horsepower and gives the Golf GTI a sporty attitude that is surprisingly refined and smooth. The only disappointment about the new GTI is its light steering – it just doesn’t provide sufficient road feel and makes this

model feel bit too “normal” in comparison to its predecessor.

All Golf models benefit from VW’s Cross Differential System (XDS). Previously only available on the GTI, this system monitors the suspension load and will brake the inside wheel to relieve understeer.

Environment

The 2015 Golf’s interior boasts highgrade materials and a level of fit and finish that looks like they came from Audi’s (which isn’t surprising considering that VW and Audi share many suppliers which provide the interior trims). The cabin is very accommodating and offers ample passenger space.

Features

Pricing for the 2015 Golf starts at $18,995 and ranges up to $34,295 Standard equipment includes keyless entry, heated exterior mirrors, power windows with key closing feature, automatic post-collision braking, Intelligent Crash Response System, and speed-sensitive power steering.

Additional features, available as options or on higher trims, include cruise control, heated front seats, heated windshield washer nozzles, rain-sensing wipers, a rearview camera, and a panoramic sunroof.

Thanks to its innovative ‘MQB Platform,’ the new Golf offers more shoulder room in both rows. Rear seat legroom has also been increased. Photo submitted

SCHOOL REGISTRATION f o r S e p t e m b e r 2 015 The Richmond School District offers a range of programs and educational services.

Each school has its own distinct learning community. Please see the important dates and timeline below.

IMPORTANT DATES KINDERGARTEN – register at your neighbourhood catchment school District Program Options (Early French Immersion, Late French Immersion, Montessori) applications available at neighbourhood catchment schools v GRADE 1-12 STUDENTS – register at Central Registration at District Board Office v KINDERGARTEN – register at Central Registration at District Board Office Late District Program Options applications delivered to Central Registration at District Board Office (not entered in The Draw)

OPENS Jan. 12, 2015 8:30 am

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Registration forms must be completed in person by the parent or legal guardian with all the required documents.

CLOSES Jan. 30, 2015 4:00 pm

Sep. 25, 2015 4:00 pm

Parent Information Meetings will be held at the following schools with a 7:00 PM start time: KINDERGARTEN, EARLY FRENCH IMMERSION KINDERGARTEN/GR. 1 AND MONTESSORI KINDERGARTEN-GR. 4 Tues. Jan. 13, 2015 - Manoah Steves Elementary Thur. Jan. 15, 2015 - Mitchell Elementary LATE FRENCH IMMERSION (GR. 6) Tues. Jan. 20, 2015 - John G. Diefenbaker Elementary Thur. Jan. 22, 2015 - James Whiteside Elementary KINDERGARTEN EVENING FOR PARENTS OF STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS: Wed. Jan. 21, 2015 - William Cook Elementary

For more information about Registration for School and District Program Options (Early French Immersion, Late French Immersion, Montessori), please go to our district website at www.sd38.bc.ca or call Central Registration at 604-668-6058

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ichmond is a community of caring people who volunteer their time, support each other at times of need and step up to be counted when there’s an issue to be

At this time of year, we tend to put our hands in our pockets to donate to those less fortunate and look around for opportunities to give where our money can do the most good and benefit the most people.

This year has offered us the insight to enable us to take a good, hard, look at one of the agencies that has been in our community for the longest time.

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• Find out more about our new location being built in central Richmond.

• Meet our members and ask questions.

• Have lunch with us at our own café.

Clubhouse, not only saves lives, but also is fiscally responsible and fully transparent and it’s not only Pathways who will tell you that!

Pathways is one of only ten BC Charities to earn their highest, 4 star rating - one of only 15% of charities across the whole country.

There have been two studies this year one from Success Markets showing that for every $1 given to Pathways, there is a $14 social return on investment. That means less hospital stays, less prison stays, less homelessness, less suicide and less desperation. The other study is by Charity Intelligence Canada, that rates the best bang for your buck when you are making donations.

The icing on Pathway’s cake came just two weeks ago thanks to Richmond’s business community. Pathways won the Business Excellence Award for the Association of the Year 2014.

As Pathways prepares to move into a building that better suits their member’s needs for the future - they ask the community’s support in providing funding to pay their building costs.

Every donation is important and we have unique recognition opportunities for those who can help.

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The flotilla will sail from Cambie Road to the Dinsmore Bridge, with the best viewing spot on the dyke at the RYC clubhouse.

There will be cookies, hot chocolate and hot dogs, Santa and the Richmond Singers.

With all the variation that can occur when measuring by volume, weighing (also known as scaling) ingredients for baking instead of using measuring cups is the only accurate way to measure.

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Touchstone Family Association invites you to a night of Celebration & Giving.

Please join us for a special evening of fun, laughter and food in honour of Michael McCoy’s retirement.

Date: March 31st, 2015 • Time: 5:30 - 9:00 pm Where: River Rock Casino Resort Ticket Price: $80.00 per person Limited tickets available.

Go to www.touchfam.ca to purchase your tickets today or contact Janice, Email jkostiuk@touchfam.ca Tel: 604.207.5035.

Michael McCoy doesn’t want a gold watch for his retirement gift. He wants to continue helping Richmond families.

For 30 years, Michael has been making sure families get the help they need to be strong and vibrant through his work at Touchstone Family Services. Now it’s our turn to say thank you. In honour of Michael’s retirement next spring, Touchstone has launched a crowdfunding campaign to make sure his legacy lives on. Donations will go towards the Front Porch Program, which he created as a way to provide support to any family that reaches out in times of stress or turmoil. Go to www.fundaid.ca/touchstone and help Touchstone make families stronger.

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Dough: Don’t over-mix

‹ from page 23

Your guide to HOLIDAY GIFTING, HOSTING & TOASTING!

anyone serious about baking to purchase a good-quality, electronic scale, which does not need to be expensive.

I recently came across the cookbook Milk & Cookies: 89 Heirloom Recipes from New York’s Milk & Cookies Bakery, by Tina-Marie Casaceli.

A piece of advice that Casaceli shares is that during the mixing process, most people tend to over mix doughs, so she finishes the dough by stopping the mixer when the dough is streaky and gently kneads it by hand until the ingredients just come together. I found this step a bit laborious, so I opted to finish the dough in the mixer, making sure to not over mix once the dry ingredients are added.

Here is an adaptation of on of Casaceli’s recipes.

Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies.

Vanilla base dough yield: About three dozen cookies:

Chef Dora Ho with some delicious festive cookies.

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups (7 1/2 oz) old-fashioned rolled oats 2 cups (8 oz) all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 cups (12 oz) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup (7 oz) sugar 1 cup (7 oz) light brown sugar 2 large eggs, at room temperature 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract.

Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with

parchment paper.

2. Place oats in bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade; process until finely ground. Transfer oats to a large mixing bowl. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and stir. Set aside.

3. Place butter in the bowl of a standing electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on low speed to soften. Increase speed to medium and beat until butter is light and creamy, about three minutes.

With the motor running, gradually add the sugar and then the brown sugar, beating until light and creamy, about another five minutes.

4. Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat to incorporate fully, scraping down the bowl with a rubber spatula after each addition. Add the vanilla and mix to blend.

5. Slowly add the reserved dry mixture and beat. Mix the dough until ingredients are JUST blended together; do NOT overwork the dough.

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A healthier way to love D not able to make isneyland has always been their own medical a favourite decisions, should HealthWise those madly in love holiday destination Davidicus Wong for my family. When not be allowed to get my daughter was married (at least until small, we could the end of a cooling spend more time in lineups to meet off period when a prince turns back her favourite princesses than to get on into a toad or a beast and has the opportunity to leave the lily pad up the busiest rides. But fairytale magic once too often)? had no power over nature; we would When infatuation fades (as it always often arrive at the front of the line, when a princess had to take a break. It does), many ask with sober reflection, happened so often my daughter started “What was I thinking?”

When the honeymoon ends, we to harbour grudges against Cinderella. become disenchanted and “happily Disney has raised generations ever after” becomes work. We can of women with more positive start competing with one another and identification with princesses’ and keeping track of what we compromise. their stories. Virtually every young In the ledger of what we give and take woman I know has a favourite Disney from a relationship, we all lose. princess. Some may still dream of the To avoid disappointment, should magic of true love’s kiss.

Unrealistic expectations can set us we give up the search for the one true love who is our perfect partner and up for disappointment. Falling in love soul mate? is like a psychosis that prevents us The love we seek is an emotional, from clearly seeing the other as a real spiritual and social ideal, but is within person: qualities are exaggerated and faults minimized. our reach. The love we have sought In the grip of infatuation, we may from someone else is what we must not be capable of making rational nurture within our own hearts. It is decisions. If patients with advanced unconditional love. dementia, delirium or psychosis are It is like a physician’s unconditional

positive regard for his patient, wherein the needs of the patient take precedence over those of the physician. The wellbeing of the other comes first.

We are human and we love imperfectly. More often than not, our affections for one another are conditional. If our partners disappoint and displease us, we hold back our love. We project our own ideals and identity onto our children and if they fail to live to our standards and rules, they may feel we love them less.

Unconditional love does not judge but easily forgives. It is like a best friend who knows everything about you, but accepts you and loves you anyway; who tells you what you need to know, sees the best in you and pushes you to live your potential.

We are human and we love imperfectly, but we must accept ourselves and the love we have received as imperfect as it may be.

Our world is not perfect but there is still beauty in it. We are not perfect but still worthy of love.

Dr. Davidicus Wong is a family physician. For more on achieving your positive potential in health: davidicuswong.wordpress.com.

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At 25 feet tall, Richmond’s Menorah is one of the largest in the world. Photo submitted

Giant Menorah lighting next Tuesday One of the world’s largest Menorahs will be lit during a special, public ceremony at the Richmond Library and Cultural Centre next Tuesday (Dec. 16) evening to celebrate Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of light.

“This year Hanukkah starts on Dec. 16 and ends on Dec. 24. The highlight will be the lighting of the giant Menorah — a nine-branched candelabra — to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah,” said library communications officer, Shelley Civkin. Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie will light the shamash, or “helper” candle, which is used to light all the other candles. Rabbi Avraham Feigelstock from Vancouver Kollel will officiate at the lighting ceremony.

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STRIKERS TOP RAVENS

GOLF

Impressive season earns Lau spot on development team

McRoberts Strikers pulled away in the second half for a 91-71 win over the host MacNeill Ravens in Richmond Senior Boys Basketball League action Monday night.

Up-and-coming Richmond junior golf place finish at the B.C. Women’s Amateur. standout Alisha Lau has been named to She was also tied for fifth at the B.C. Golf Canada’s national women’s team Junior Girls Championship and 20th at development squad for the 2015 season. the Canadian Junior Girls Championship.

At just 15, the Burnett secondary student She thrived in match play format as well, is the youngest member of reaching the semi-finals of the five player team that also the 2014 PNGA Junior Girls features Naomi Ko (Victoria), Amateur.

Jaclyn Lee (Calgary), Grace Lau helped secure her St-Germain (Ottawa) and national development team Michelle Kim (Surrey). position by also placing in The Development Squad the top four at a pair of Golf compliments the women’s Canada’s CN Future Links national team and is designed Championship events. to help facilitate the continued She also thrived on the progress of Canada’s top junior golf circuit, finishing young talents. The girls will be third at the Canadian Junior Alisha Lau coached by Ann Carroll.

Golf Association’s World Junior Lau has enjoyed an outstanding 2014 Challenge and the Maple Leaf Junior Tour’s Boston Pizza National Championship. season, highlighted by playing for Canada The national women’s team includes at the inaugural World Junior Girls Golf returning players Brittany Marchand Championship back in late September at (Orangeville) and Jennifer Ha (Calgary), the Angus Glen Golf Club in Markham, ranked 67th and 90th in the world ON. respectively. Marchand is a senior at North The Quilchena Golf and Country Carolina State University while Ha in her Club junior got better as the tournament progressed — firing rounds of 83-80-75-74 junior year at Kent State. Rounding out the team are Maddie Szeryk and Elizabeth to finish 42nd.

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Earlier, she turned heads with a third

Customer Information

Beginning Monday, December 15

The 404 Ladner Exchange / Richmond–Brighouse Station will no longer service Ladner Exchange and has been rerouted to remain on Steveston Hwy. and end at the Riverport Recreation Complex.

This route is changing to the 404 Four Road / Richmond–Brighouse Station.

Travel options from Ladner Exchange towards Richmond-Brighouse: • Board the 601 Bridgeport Station or 620 Bridgeport Station and disembark at Steveston Hwy. and 99 Hwy. at bus stop 58047 and walk to bus stop 56598 for the 404 Richmond-Brighouse Station.

Travel options from Richmond-Brighouse towards Ladner: • Board the 404 Four Road and disembark at Steveston Hwy. and 99 Hwy. at bus stop 58153 and walk to bus stop 58048 for the 601 South Delta/Boundary Bay or 620 Tsawwassen Ferry.

Check your route before you go – visit translink.ca/tripplanner today, use the date of December 15, or later to prepare for schedule changes.

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Sirota’s Alchymy athletes return from Scotland with three medals Three athletes from Sirota’s Alchymy - Martial arts Centre in Steveston represented Canada at last month’s Commonwealth Taekwondo Championships in Edinburgh, Scotland.

The event welcomed more than 500 athletes from over 20 countries. The local trio competed in ParaTaekwondo for individuals with an intellectual disability. It was the first time Para-Taekwondo was included in this international competition.

The athletes participated in Poomsae, where they performed a standardized routine comprised of various martial arts skills.

The results were: Kieran Stark in first place, Shane Johnson finishing second and Kurtis Reid third in their respective divisions.

Stark was also selected

by Team Canada to carry the Canadian Flag during the Opening Ceremony.

For many attending the championship, the

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U14 SOCCER

Medal winners Kieran Stark (right) and Shane Johnson most inspiring moments were watching the ParaTaekwondo athletes compete. It was their first experience witnessing Taekwondo athletes of all abilities.

In addition to athletes with an intellectual disability, competitions were also held for para-athletes with physical disabilities and limb deficiencies.

Para-Taekwondo inclusion into the championship was made possible by the pioneering work of Master Michael Sirota, who for the past 16 years has been globalizing

martial arts education for individuals with special abilities. Sirota, who was appointed as the ParaTaekwondo Director by the Commonwealth Taekwondo Union, worked on bringing this project to all the commonwealth countries and their Taekwondo associations.

Master Sirota, who is considered to be the world’s pioneer in the area of ParaTaekwondo and Therapeutic Martial Arts, conducted a brief introductory seminar for the administrators, officials and coaches attending in Scotland.

Richmond Selects and Ladner Selects did battle in recent B.C. Coastal Girls Soccer League U14 Division One B play. Photo by Mark Booth

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Between December 8, 2014 and January 18, 2015, open a new Primary Chequing Account, deposit $3,000 (or set up a pre-authorized debit and credit) and sign up for online banking, and we’ll deposit $108 into your new account.

Elmbridge and Hollybridge – Oval Branch 6971 Elmbridge Way, Richmond 604-718-2300 Convenient Hours of Service: Monday to Wednesday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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