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Owner wants to open earlier for breakfast and close earlier at night BY SHERI REGNIER Times Staff
A toast may soon take on a whole new meaning at the Arlington Bar and Grill. At the Monday night meeting, Trail council green-lighted Arlington owner Jeff Boag’s request to open his establishment at 9 a.m. for breakfast service. Early risers may have a new nook but late night revellers will have to pack it in at 12:30 a.m. instead of 1:50 a.m., as he is also proposing a new closing time. “Whenever there is an amendment under consideration by the liquor control board, there is a process for local government to provide comment,” explained Michelle McIsaac, corporate administrator. McIsaac said council had to consider an increased potential for noise and other negative impacts on the community; consultation with the RCMP; and comments from adjacent property owner/occupants. One response was received by a property owner who was in support of the Arlington’s application for amendment. However, in his letter to council, the property owner also requested meeting with Arlington management to establish reasonable sound levels, improve crowd control at its corner door, and better monitoring of its patrons. “These are not conditions that council can impose,” countered McIsaac. “If noise that is generated is typical of operations then it is exempt (from the city’s bylaw) and an RCMP issue,” she said. “And the RCMP is supportive with this amendment.” Boag was on hand to address concerns regarding the permanent change to his liquor licence and did concede that the noise issue needs to be addressed. “I do understand the complaints because the stuff that goes on in the street such as yelling and screaming is quite frankly, as a business man, embarrassing,” he said. “One thing to remember about my application is that I am closing earlier and losing revenue in the end.” See COUNCIL, Page 3
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The registration frenzy began at the Trail and District Public Library on Tuesday as more than 40 kids turned out to sign up for the launch of the 2013 summer reading program. This year’s theme is “Up Up and Away” and encourages children of all ages “to get inspired and express yourself.” Kyle McInnes (left) and Connor Cackette were inspired to read and cut into some cake.
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New trails society asking for input BY SHERI REGNIER Times Staff
All walks and rides of life may soon be enhanced in the Salmo Valley. The Salmo Valley Trail Society formed earlier this month after the non-profit trail advocacy organization was allotted a $300 grantin-aid by Salmo council to established its society
status. “The society has a mission to create, enhance and preserve great trail experiences around the communities of Salmo and Ymir,” said Lisa Tedesco, society member. “And create a sense of community, which is a bonus.” On Thursday, the society is inviting the community to attend a meeting at the Salmo
Valley Youth and Community Centre from 6:30-8:30 p.m., to discuss potential projects and fundraising opportunities. Although no specific plans have been formalized, the society is working with the village to develop a junior bike skills area in the Knights of Pythias Park. “This is our first official
project,” said Tedesco. “Next is asking the community for input to pick other priority projects.” Over time, the society is hoping to establish “something for everyone,” including easy walking trails, intermediate hiking and biking trails and long and short trails. See TRAILS, Page 3
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eventually all were healthy and flew away.” Living rurally has it's challenges when dealing with critters. One of Tayal's customers calls the company to clean her dryer vent annually. “Every year we go to remove a large nest and odds and ends that a pack rat leaves in her dryer vent over the winter,” she said. “And every year we tell her she can put a screen or cover on it to prevent infestation, but she doesn't want to. “She says she 'doesn't want to put him out of his house,'” laughed Tayal. But on a more serious note, the service that PURAIR provides to many residential homes and commercial facilities in Greater Trail are health related. “These days building codes make the facility or home airtight,” she explained. “And most of us spend 90 per cent of our time indoors without getting any fresh air.” Unlike a quick clean up of dust on a dining
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FROM PAGE 1 “In the long run we would like to see a range of non-motorized trail opportunities within and around Salmo and Ymir,” said Tedesco. The society maintains that increased availability to walk, hike and bike in the summer; snowshoe and cross-country ski in the winter, is healthy for the Salmo area both physically and economically. “We believe that joining our society will support community health and wellness for many years to come,” explained Tedesco. “And as trail networks develop, Salmo’s outdoor recreational opportunities may become an attraction all of their own,” she said. “It will bring in tourism revenue and create a healthy economy.” Although there isn’t a formal membership yet, the five founding directors hope to have at least 50 members by the end of the first year. For more information email salmovalleytrails@gmail.com *****
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A rural Nelson regional district director says he hasn’t made up his mind about a zoning application for a commercial medical marijuana operation. A North Shore couple has applied to rezone their 40-acre residential property as agricultural, which would let them grow medicinal pot and employ up to ten people. They were previously denied a variance application. Although they don’t yet have a license, they’re hoping to be among the first to receive one under new federal regulations that took effect last week. However, the two dozen or so neighbours who turned up for a public hearing spoke uniformly against the proposal, according to area director Ron Mickel, who chaired the meeting. One of them, Rocco Mastrobuono, says he’s worried about unwanted attention being drawn to the neighbourhood. “It’s a lure to people who have a problem with this drug or who want to steal it and sell it themselves,” he said in an interview. “My concern is just that our sense of security will diminish.” Even if the grow operation itself is well secured, he fears adjacent homeowners will suffer property crime. Neighbours also felt the 24-hour security and surveillance would change the nature of the residential area. While nobody specifically protested the type of business, Mickel said they were “leery about the risks they were being asked to take. The proponents did a good job answering their questions, but it still takes quite a high level of trust.”
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Council supports request
FROM PAGE 1 Council did unanimously support Boag’s request, but it is just the first step in the process and now he must submit the city’s consent along with his application to the BC Liquor License Board in Victoria. The Liquor Control and Licensing Act regulations make it a challenge for a licensed establishment to also open for breakfast, because by law, the place has to be closed for a half
hour before liquor can be served at 11 a.m. “I think if any of you came into a business and were told you had 15 minutes to get breakfast and leave, you would be offended,” said Boag. “Until the liquor licenses change I will have to stick with a 9 a.m. opening. “They (liquor board) keep talking about revising the laws so maybe next year I’ll be back to go for 8 a.m.”
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The Cranbrook Townsman Columbia RiverRevelstoke MLA Norm Macdonald is asking the Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations for quick changes to the Wildlife Act after the recent deer hazing trial in Kimberley. He will be meeting with Minister Steve Thomson later this month and at that time will ask him to make the necessary moves that will allow hazing to be used as a tool in deer management. Macdonald says it was
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a positive sign that a temporary hazing permit was allowed in Kimberley, and he hopes the Ministry will move on it. "The Ministry position on hazing has always been that it needs a change in legislation. I'm saying it should be done," Macdonald said. "It's one more tool for managing urban deer and I know the local government in Kimberley wants to have that option." Macdonald says that parts of the Wildlife Act are simply archaic, in that you can get a permit to cull deer but not
to haze them. "I think the part around dogs was originally intended to make sure people handled their dogs around deer, that pets didn't chase wildlife, but that means hazing is not allowed. "But now many wellinformed people feel hazing under the right conditions is an appropriate tool for deer management. "Deer are a provincial responsibility so the province needs to make the legislation changes that will allow local governments to use hazing as a tool. And
they need to put resources behind it as well. Urban deer problems are not an issue unique to our part of the province. We need to become more sophisticated in our management. "I support local municipal councils in their request of government to make this legislative change. And I've indicated to the communities of Invermere, Kimberley and Cranbrook that I will use my position as Opposition critic for Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations to push the minister on this issue."
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Minister revising bargaining process with teachers
THE CANADIAN PRESS VICTORIA Education Minister Peter Fassbender has suspended talks
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OBITUARIES PERSHING, STEPHEN (STEVE) — A long-time resident of Trail, passed away peacefully at KBRH in Trail on June 21, 2013. Steve was born on July 18, 1943. Although Steve, in his later life was limited in his physical mobility, he kept in touch with his friends through his interest in electronics. By Steve’s request there will be no formal service. Al Grywacheski of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with the arrangements. *** MILLIGAN, NATALIE — passed away June 5, 2013. A Celebration of Life will be held June 30, 2013 at the Genelle Hall at 1pm. *** GILBERT (FUITE), HENDRIKA (RITA) — passed away peacefully at KBRH on June 23rd, 2013. Rita was born November 26, 1920 in Katwyk, Holland. Rita was long time resident of Rossland, BC immigrating to Canada in 1950. She had a full life which included m a n y sports, camping and especially her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a long time member of the Rossland United Church and the Rossland
Rebecca Lodge. Rita enjoyed the last 7 years of her life at Rosewood Village where she made many new friends and great memories for her final years. She is survived by her children Rita (Dave) Barrett; John (Pat) Fuite; Chris (Bev) Fuite; Carolee (Richard) Thompson; and Will (Leisa) Fuite; grandchildren John (Kim); Wendy (Tony); Jason; Kim; Clinton (Emily), Christie (Sean); Laura (Cory) , Garnett (Jo-Lynn); Sarah and Darcy and 12 great-grandchildren. Rita is predeceased by her first husband John Fuite, second husband Harold Gilbert, son-in-law Bob Dahlin, grandson Roy Dahlin and 12 siblings. A service in her memory will be held from St. Andrew’s United Church, Rossland, BC at 1pm on Friday, June 28, 2013 with Reverend Keith Simmonds, Celebrant. Al Grywacheski of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services™ has been entrusted with the arrangements. The family would like to thank the staff and friends at Rosewood Village; Lori Verigin and Dr. Blair Stanley and the many staff at the KBRH for their friendship and support. As an expression of sympathy donations in Rita’s memory may be made to the Kootenay Boundary Regional Health Foundation at 1200 Hospital Bench, Trail, BC V1R 4M1 or online at www. kbrhhealthfoundation.ca You are invited to leave a
personal message of condolence at the family’s online register at www.myalternatives.ca *** BECHARD, GREGORY NORMAN — of Trail passed away with his daughter Aimee and sister Lynn by his side on June 22, 2013 at the young age of 57. Greg was born and raised in Regina, Saskatchewan June 28, 1955 and is reunited with his son Kirk, father Norman and mother Ailene (March 31, 2013). His memory will live on with his children and grandchildren: Brandy Bechard (Aurora, Korbin) of Medicine Hat; Aimee and Shane Geysen (Jordon, Chandler) of Trail; Dean Bechard (Jade) of Vancouver; his sister Lynn Pelzer and brother-in-law Dieter of Regina and their children; nephews James Pelzer (Erin) of Calgary (Kale); Kelly Pelzer (Susan) of White City(Benett); and niece Cortne Pelzer (Brian Johnston) of White City (Tucker, Kaeden, and Mitchell; as well as numerous cousins; the mother of his children Debra Dean Bechard; his beloved cat Harley and long-time friends Steve and Cheryl Pargeter, Sharon Rayner (James, Sheena) and countless friends. Special thank you to the doctors, nurses, and care aids at Trail Regional Hospital for their care and compassion during Greg’s several stays over the past year. Gregory was a very kind hearted, compassionate man who loved life and lived it on
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among youths. “So much of our work is trying to get young people to follow their passions,” said Kielburger. “To be celebrated at a young age for the work that we do, I hope that it sends a symbol to other people not to wait.” Dan McGrath, chair of Canada’s Walk of Fame’s board of directors, takes great pleasure in the range of people the Walk recognizes. “We’ve got a great balance of Canadians from many disciplines. We don’t just focus on just music, or just the arts, and it’s really people who have made a difference in Canada,” he said.
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he news on the population front sounds bad: birth rates are not dropping as fast as expected, and we are likely to end up with an even bigger world population by the end of the century. The last revision of the United Nations’ World Population Prospects, two years ago, predicted just over 10 billion people by 2100. The latest revision, just out, predicts almost 11 billion. That’s a truly alarming number, because it’s hard to see how the world can sustain another 4 billion people. (The current global population is 7 billion.) But the headline number is deceptive, and conceals another, grimmer reality. Three-quarters of that growth will come in just one continent: Africa. The African continent currently has 1.1 billion people. By the year 2100, it will have 4.1 billion – more than a third of the world’s total population. Or rather, that is what it will have if there has not already been a huge population dieback in the region. At some point, however, systems will break down under the strain of trying to feed such rapidly growing populations, and people will start to die in large numbers.
It has happened before – to Ireland in the 1840s, for example – and it can happen again. In fact, it probably will. When you look more carefully at the numbers, you can even identify which regions will be hardest hit, because even in Africa there are large areas where population growth is low and dropping. None of the Arabicspeaking countries of northern Africa will increase its population by more than one-third by 2100, and some will even be declining. South Africa, at the other end of the continent, will only add another ten million people by the century’s end. It’s in the middle belt of Africa that things will get very ugly. Between now and 2100, six countries are expected to account for half of the world’s projected population increase: India, Nigeria, the United States of America, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania and Uganda. Four of the six are in central Africa. In this area, where fertility is still high, the numbers are quite astonishing. Most countries will at least triple in population; some, like Uganda, Tanzania and Zambia, are predicted to
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grow fivefold. That is on top of populations that have already tripled, quadrupled or quintupled in the past half-century. Uganda had 5 million people at independence in 1962; it is projected to have 205 million in 2100. The numbers are simply preposterous. Niger, a desert country whose limited agricultural land might feed 10 million people with good management, a lot of investment, and good luck with the weather, already has twice as many as that. By the end of the century it will have twenty times as many: 204 million people. All these numbers are based on assumptions about declining birth rates: if we all just carried on with the birth rates of today, there would be 25 billion people on this planet by the end of the century. The key question is: how FAST is
fertility declining – and all the numbers in this article so far are from the UN’s “medium estimates”, i.e. the moderately optimistic ones. The “high estimate” for Niger gives it 270 million people by 2100: an extra 70 million. It makes no practical difference. Even the “low estimate” of 150 million people in Niger by 2100 is never actually going to happen. That is fifteen times too many people for the available land, and Niger certainly cannot afford to import large amounts of food. Even without reckoning in the huge negative impact of climate change, large numbers of people in Niger (and quite a few other African countries) will begin starving long before that. So the real picture that emerges from the UN’s data is rather different. It is a world where two-thirds of the world’s countries will have declining populations by 2100. China and Russia will each be down by a third, and only the United States among the major developed countries will still have a growing population: up from 320 million now to 460 million. (By the way, that means there will only be twice as many
Chinese as Americans by then.) In terms of climate change, the huge but ultimately self-limiting population growth in Africa will have little impact, for these are not industrialised countries with high rates of consumption and show no signs of becoming so. The high economic growth rates of African countries in recent years are driven mostly by high commodity prices, and will probably not be sustained. It is the developed and rapidly developing countries whose activities put huge pressure on the global environment, not only by their greenhouse gas emissions but also by their destructive styles of farming and fishing. Their populations are relatively stable but their actual numbers are already very large, and each individual consumes five or ten times as much as the average African. So the frightening numbers in the UN’s latest population predictions are mostly of concern to Africa – but the rest of the world is still in deep, deep trouble on many other fronts. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.
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Too much representation for our population How could our tax dollars be better spent in the Central Kootenay and Boundary area? There is a combined population of approximately 90,329 in the Regional District of Central Kootenay and Regional District of Kootenay Boundary which includes all the cities, towns, villages and rural residents. There are 17 municipal councils with a combined elected representation of 97.
There are two regional district governments with 33 elected representatives equalling 130 elected and paid. Within these districts are four school districts with a total of 30 trustees elected and paid. There are three members to the provincial Legislature who are elected and paid and one Member of Parliament elected and paid. All these elected to represent
90,329 people. These elected bodies were needed in the early 1900s as this area was the economic engine of the province with the early mining and timber industries. Could we combine some of these responsibilities to reflect the size of the population the elected represent and control our tax dollars? Robert Barkley Trail
Frankly, I am fed-up with Tom Fletcher’s regular and misleading diatribes such as ‘What ails the NDP? Plenty’ (Trail Times June 18). It is clear that any notion of a social contract between a government and its people is completely lost on the author. There is no suggestion of the fact that other developed, highly industrialized countries have publicly funded post-secondary tuition, children’s daycare, senior’s care and so much more for their citizens. Never does he question why it is possible for Sweden, Norway and other progressive European countries to consistently enjoy the world’s strongest economies while maintaining such expanded social programs. Could it be because these countries have strong unions and highly engaged citizens who have seen through the type of propaganda espoused by the
author and demand that a significant portion of their common wealth be shared for the benefit of all? The author also seems unaware of the evidence which shows that many public private partnerships (PPPs) are not as cost effective as those that are publicly funded. And, to mention the political donations of labour unions to the BC NDP without the contrast of those by corporations to the Liberal Party - $46 Million from 2005 to 2012 according to Vancouver Sun - is just bad reporting. I would like to challenge the author to provide evidence of any other party in government that has ever matched Tommy Douglas’ fiscal record. When Tommy took office in 1944 Saskatchewan had a debt of $218 million (38 per cent of provincial GDP). By 1953 he eliminated it and by 1961, when he left office,
he had produced 17 successive budget surpluses. While in office, he coaxed publicly funded medicare down out of the ‘dream-tree’ and made it a reality for the citizen’s of Saskatchewan and the rest of the country soon followed. By reducing the debt and thereby reducing costs, he was able to spend more on public services and build other vital infrastructure without having to raise taxes. According to the Fiscal References Tables produced by the federal Department of Finance for 2008-09 showed that NDP governments in Canada produced budgets that were in surplus 49 per cent of the time covered by the report, with Conservatives coming in second at 42 per cent and Liberals a distant third at 25 per cent of the time. Alex Atamanenko MP B.C. Southern Interior
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The 2013 Pharmasave Christina Lake Sprint Triathlon took place on Sunday and it was both surprising, and fitting, that a 13-year-old took top spot. Not only was Trail’s Jackson Konkin the first out of the water for the swimming portion, he finished in a time of 1:19:26, first overall and tops in the male category and amongst his age group, male 13 to 18 years. The triathlon requires adult competitors to swim 750 metres, bike 20 kilometres, and run five kilometres. It wasn’t a breeze for Konkin however, as he said the cycling portion presented a bit of a challenge. “At the end of the (cycling portion), I was fifth off the bike and a couple of people passed me on the downhill. I have a disadvantage when going downhill because I’m light but I fly up the hills,” Konkin explained. “I definitely met my goals and went beyond them. I’m happy with my results.” It was a big day for the Konkin family as Jackson’s father Mike won the age 40-49 category, and sister Kyra played on the Trail Steelers that won gold at the U12C Regional Fastpitch championship at Haley Park. Right behind Konkin in 1:20:26 was Trail’s Justin Brown. Top spot amongst females went to Kelowna’s Ashlee Robinson who finished with a time of 1:28:43, while Rossland’s Gabrielle Jangula finished second overall in 1:30:59 Like Konkin, Robinson found the
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Jackson Konkin exits the water in first place as the 13-year-old raced to first overall at the Christina Lake Triathlon Sunday. cycling event difficult. “The cycling event is always a tough course,” said Robinson. “It’s a very technical bike race for a sprint. It’s (that) climb that everyone passing through Christina Lake sees and you have to do that four times.” In the Kids event, a pair of Rossland racers took first and second respectively. Morgan Corkill and sister Loren finished seven seconds apart with Morgan crossing the finish line first in 40:47. In the Kids male event Remi Drolet ran the race in a scorching 29:18, six minutes ahead of second-place Nathan Jourdin of Grand Forks. In the team event Rossland’s Pepper Power won bronze with Logan Merringer doing the swim, Kian Merringer the bike, and Liamt Gaudet the run. Eighty-three adults participated, along with 38 children for
the KidSprint event, which took place before the main triathlon. “We were down a little bit this year on the adult side, I think it was about 20 less than last year, but we have more competition in the region. Creston has added an event in June, so people from the East Kootenays might have gone that way but all in all, a lot of new people took part,” John Mackey director of recreation and facilities for Grand Forks said, estimating that a third were firsttime participants in the triathlon.
The West Kootenay ‘A’ Phillies broke out of an early season slump in American Legion single-A action with their first win over University High School 2 on Saturday at Butler Park. The Phillies received fabulous pitching from Braeden Zarikoff in the first game of the doubleheader as the home team beat U2 5-1, before dropping the second match 11-7. Zarikoff went the distance in the first game, giving up just one run on three hits and a walk while striking out eight. The game was tied 1-1 until the sixth, when the Phillies exploded for four runs. Dillon Jacobs got the rally started with a single, before Johnny Ballarin sacrificed Jacobs to second on a bunt down the third base line. The U2 pitcher started to struggle in the sixth, giving free passes to Colton Miracle, Reese Tambellini, and Zarikoff to plate Jacobs for the winning run. Derek Green then stepped up and added some insurance with a single, followed by Daniel Gagnier who also ripped a single to make it 5-1 Phillies. Zarikoff would do the rest, striking out two of the last three batters in the top of the seventh for the victory, while Jacobs had a solid game at the dish going 2-for-3 with a stolen base. In the second half of the doubleheader, the Phillies battled back from an 8-4 deficit in the fourth, to make it 8-7, but three runs by U2 in the top of the fifth put the game out of reach. The local team had a good game at the plate outhitting the opposition, with Bonn Johnston leading the way with a 2-for-4 night. However, errors and walks killed the Phillies as U2 managed to score 11 runs on just three hits, 14 walks, and two West Kootenay errors.
The Phillies play a return date against University 2 tonight in Pullman at 5:30 p.m. Trail Youth Baseball: The Trail Senior XBL Men’s Playoff begins tonight with the third seed Nelson Dodgers taking on the sixth seed Grand Forks team at Butler Park at 6 p.m. while the fourth seed Trail Pirates play the fifth seeded Trail Tigers at 8 p.m. in sudden-death play. The lowest seed advancing will play the top seed Trail Tigers on Thursday night at 6 p.m. with the next highest seed play the number two seed Trail Indians at 8 p.m.. The final for the Trail Youth baseball junior championship has been set for Tuesday at Butler Park at 5:30 p.m. followed by the final of the senior men’s XBL playoff at 8 p.m.
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Braedon Zarikoff threw a three-hit gem on Saturday to lead the West Kootenay Phillies to their first victory of the season in American Legion Single A action at Butler Park.
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BY TIMES CONTRIBUTOR The Greater Trail Stingrays Swim Club garnered more great results at the Creston Invitational Swim Meet on the weekend. The Stingrays collected six aggregate medals, with Nicole Merry placing third in the girls Division 4, Diego Greenwood capturing second and Logan
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There was a stop at a Harry Caray’s restaurant in Rosemont - the same first stop the Blackhawks made after winning the championship in 2010. There were more than 1,000 fans waiting, and players took turns hoisting the cup over their heads to screams of excitement. The trophy that turns into a drinking buddy once it is
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ness license, but that’s about it. You can contact a lawyer in your city to find out whether there are other possibilities, but we suspect there is nothing you can do, legally, about this. Sorry. Dear Annie: I share a small workspace with someone who constantly coughs, sneezes, clears her throat, blows her nose and grunts. Worse, she never covers her mouth, so I am surrounded by airborne germs all day. It’s extremely annoying and interferes with my ability to concentrate on my work. I know some of this is allergies, but she also doesn’t stay home when she is sick.
ent of a transgender child myself. Even if an initial conversation may have seemed encouraging, it can be dangerous for trans kids to come out to their parents. Half of all homeless kids are LGBT, some as young as 12, and were kicked out of their parents’ home after coming out to their families. And a staggering number of trans kids end up committing suicide if met with scorn, shame or parental refusal to accept or discuss the subject. Coming out must be done eventually, but unless the child is nearing 18 or has contingency plans, one must take into consideration the things that can go wrong. I’d like to offer a couple of parental resources for such situations: Trans Youth Family Allies (imatyfa.org) is a wonderful group of parents of trans kids that includes a support email list, as well
as organized trainings for schools and other organizations. Gender Spectrum (genderspectrum.org) holds a yearly Gender Spectrum Family conference in Oakland, Calif., as well as a transmasculine oriented Gender Spectrum con-
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I have offered cough drops and antihistamines, which she has refused. I suffer from allergies, as well, but try to keep my symptoms to myself. I have talked to my boss, but she won’t deal with it. Other coworkers are unwilling to switch desks with me (understandably). I used to like going to work, but I am ready to hand in my notice. What do you suggest? -- Had It with the Hacking Dear Had It: First be more direct with this coworker, explaining your discomfort and asking her to please cover her nose and mouth. If that doesn’t help, can you complain to the human resources department or a higher-up? Is it possible to move your desk? Would you be willing to wear a surgical mask or filter? Allergies can’t always be helped, but people should be considerate of one another. Dear Annie: I read your advice to “Nervous in Vermont” with much interest, being the par-
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Dear Annie: We live in a quiet family neighborhood. Recently, a neighbor tried to locate the owner of a rental home next door in order to discuss a shared fence issue. When our neighbor could find no contact information through the city department of housing, he searched the Internet. He was shocked to discover that for the past 10 years, the owners have had a porn site registered at that rental home address. None of us wants a porn site associated with our neighborhood. How should we handle this? -- No Name or Location, Please Dear No Name: While we certainly understand your moral objections, these owners seem to be running a legal operation. Most web-based or home-based businesses are fine unless there are customers or employees coming to the house. There may be a requirement to have a busi-
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YourByhoroscope Francis Drake For Thursday, June, 27, 2013 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Good news! Your year ahead is wonderful for realestate deals. Furthermore, your home and family life will become happier and feel richer. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) In the next year, your daily pace will be busier, with short trips, introductions to people and new ideas. You will love this exciting pace, because your sense of optimism is increasing. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Many Geminis will see ways to improve their earnings in the next 18 months, so keep your eyes open. You also will improve your assets through important purchases. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) For the first time since 2002, lucky Jupiter is back in your sign to stay for a year. This will bring you good for-
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tune and increase your poise and self-confidence. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Your interest in your spiritual life is increasing and will continue to do so in the months ahead. You might explore metaphysics or seek out a teacher, or perhaps become a teacher. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Expect a popular year ahead. Many of you will join groups, especially to advocate social reform. You’re gung-ho to share your ideas with others. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) In the next 18 months, you have the best chance in more than a decade to put your name up in lights. Expect a promotion, praise or recognition for your efforts. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Pack your bags, because opportunities to travel in the next 12 to 18 months will be fabulous. Publishing, higher
education, medicine and the law also are blessed. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) During the next year, your chance to get a loan or mortgage will be excellent. Expect to benefit from the wealth and resources of others, including your partner. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Marriage and partnerships (personal or professional) are favored for you during
the next 18 months. You can expand your world by hooking up with someone else. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) In the next year or longer, you can get a better job, better duties or a better boss. Trust in your ability to prove your employment scene as well as your health. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Vacation plans look wonderful for you during the next
year. Romance, love affairs, the arts, parties and fun times with children will abound. YOU BORN TODAY You are protective of your loved ones and your private life. You have strong morals and ethics; plus you’re hardworking and persevering. Because of these qualities, you are often the steadfast rock in the family. You’re also convincing and persuasive! People often follow your cue, because you act with conviction and con-
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Quick prep work for unexpected guests THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Summer is the season of inviting friends over for impromptu barbecues and lastminute, casual gettogethers. That means it’s also the season of cringing when you realize your house is in no condition to be seen by the guests who will be arriving any minute now. On summer evenings, “my husband will invite people over after golf,” says interior designer Mallory Mathison. “He’ll call and say, ‘We’ll all be there in 30 minutes.”’ What’s the best way to use that half hour or so before the doorbell rings to get even the messiest home party-ready? Try breaking it down like this: 10 MINUTES OF CLEANING “Most people don’t mind clutter,” says Evette Rios, a lifestyles blogger and a correspondent on ABC’s “The Chew.” ”But they mind grime.“ So focus on wiping surfaces in your kitchen and bathrooms. Then grab an old sock or pair of pantyhose and use that to quickly dust surfaces in your living room and dining room. Save time by only cleaning the rooms guests will enter, suggests Donna Smallin, founder of unclutter. com. And don’t feel obligated to give anyone a full-scale tour of your home. 10 MINUTES HIDING CLUTTER Walk through all the rooms where guests will be and collect any clutter in an empty laundry basket, Smallin says. Stash the basket in a bedroom and close the door. If all that household clutter is collected in one place, it will be easier the next day to deal with it all and not lose track of anything. 10 MINUTES OF FINISHING TOUCHES Scenting your space is fast, easy and has a huge impact, says Rios. She suggests placing a drop of lemon-scented oil or vanilla extract on light bulbs, then
turning them on. The warmth will spread the scent throughout your home. Mathison suggests lighting a few candles for their scent and flickering party atmosphere. Lastly, Mathison says, take 30 seconds to brush your hair, breathe deeply, and lighten your mood after rushing around cleaning and preparing. Guests will pick up on your stress, she says, so let it go before they arrive. ONCE GUESTS ARRIVE If entertaining outside is an option, usher guests outside quickly. It’s much easier to de-clutter and clean up a patio or deck than to tidy up your whole house. Then, simply have fun. “Life is messy,” Smallin says. “Just focus on the friendships and don’t judge yourself. Your guests probably aren’t judging you.”
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oday, I will take a have a golden eight-card fit. break from the East overcalls a safe three beginner bridge col- clubs alerting West to the umns and discuss possibility of a sacrifice in a hand that happened last clubs. It could be suicide to year in Swiss teams of the bid five clubs without knowTrail summer sectional. This ing how his hand fits with bridge tournament is just partner’s hand. He does not around the corner this July want to find out by hearing a 5th to 7th. See double. my web site for Instead, he more informamakes a low tion. level overThe bidcall showing ding: North a long suit. opens the bidWest, with ding with her his singleton 16 points one club, stays out warren heart. East has of the auction. a seven card South now club suit, but asks North for is too strong keycards. He Play Bridge to preempt. He finds out that has a six-loser partner has hand and a four-card major. two keycards in hearts with He is quiet and waits to see the queen. He has all the how the bidding develops. keycards and the queen of South with more than 10 hearts so he automatically points and five diamonds tells partner this by asking makes a two diamond over- for kings. call. North, with a good 16 He finds out that partner points would normally jump has two kings. Let us count to three hearts, inviting the tricks. There are two partner to game. However, spades, six hearts (partner she does not know the value rebid them), 5 diamonds and of the singleton king and two clubs. she cannot count shortness South has fifteen tricks in points until she knows they two hands of thirteen cards.
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He bids 7NT. He does not try seven hearts because East will lead a club and West may ruff. They have all the aces and kings which make only eight tricks, but there are seven more from diamonds and hearts.
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OOTENAY HOMES INC. The Local K1358 Cedar Avenue, Trail 250.368.8818 ™ www.kootenayhomes.com Experts www.century21.ca Ron & Darlene Your
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Great family home in Glenmerry. 4 bedroom, 2 bath. Garage, patio, private backyard. Lots of nice renovations already done to this home. Private back entrance allows extra parking. Owner wants it sold.
5 bdrms & 3 baths. Great family home featuring recent updates to kitchen, deck and new gutters. Across the street from a park and minutes to downtown Fruitvale.
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Spacious and immaculate family home in Miral Heights. Great location, tastefully decorated with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Call now before it’s gone!
Stunning home and property! Located on over 6 acres of prime land, this meticulously designed and built home offers mature landscaping, open, sunny floor plan and views from every window. Inground swimming pool, 6 stall barn, the list goes on. Call today!
3 bdrm Glenmerry bungalow. Many upgrades including roofing, furnace, a/c and hot water tank. New 100 amp electrical panel to be installed before possession. Single car garage in a great location, close to elementary school and on bus routes. Excellent back yard with good privacy.
Fabulous log home on 1.95 acres. This home features a large country kitchen with double-sided fireplace, wood stove, 5 bdrms, large 60 ft covered deck with amazing views, family room, workshop, two double garages and a 20x40 Quonset. Close to town with a country feel.
3 bdrm 2 bath family home featuring fireplace, hardwood floors and hot tub. Nice patio area and flower gardens. Come check it out!
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TRAIL IN BLOOM 2013 GARDEN CONTEST 1894 Mountain Street, Fruitvale
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Serviced and ready to go, this 66x105 generous lot is among new houses and has gorgeous views. Bring your plans and break ground this Spring! MLS# K213996.
• Mow your lawn (doesn’t matter if it is dry and yellowed) but keep it neat. • Clean up the boulevards and sidewalks around your home. • Deadhead or pick weeds in public floral beds. • Clean up after your pets. • Help your neighbours who may not be able to tidy up their yard or boulevard.
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Teck’s Mad Hatters’ Luncheon 3892 Dogwood Drive, Trail
956 Spokane Street, Trail
$308,000
$167,888
Renovated Glenmerry home with 3 bdrms and 3 baths. Features bamboo floors, new windows and doors, new heat pump and furnace... and the list goes on. Outside has covered parking and storage shed. Come see for yourself!
PSSST! HAVE YOU HEARD? Downtown Trail is heating up! Invest in this 1250 sf building with established retail on main and spacious residential suite up. Call for revenue details and be part of the buzz! Call Tonnie (250) 365-9665
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16A Redstone Drive, Rossland
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$395,000includes GST
Currently under construction. This spacious contemporary style 3 bdrm home has lots to offer to the active family. Featuring an open floor plan with spacious covered front deck and amazing views!
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