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School district sets sights on sexual health education BY SHERI REGNIER Times Staff

Learning about the birds and the bees on the playground has never been the best source for truths about sexual health. This year, the subject is back in the classroom after School District 20 (SD20) partnered with Healthy School coordinators to advocate and develop consistent schoolbased sexuality education, titled the Comprehensive Sexual Health Initiative, by involving stakeholders from Interior Health, community organizations, parents, staff and students. “A couple of years ago it came to our attention that there were teachers out there struggling with a minimal amount of sexual health information that currently sits in our curriculum,” explained Bill Ford, SD20’s assistant superintendent. “But they didn’t want to take that on and create something on their own,” he said. “So the conversation across the district became if this is something we should spend some time on.”

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With the assistance of a liaison, called a Healthy School coordinator, a goal was developed for the school district to implement a sexual health curriculum that can be taught consistently within all its classrooms by using a holistic approach where school administration, teachers, parents, students and community agencies work together to create an environment that will have a positive impact on a child’s health and learning. “We collected information from parents and kids about sexual health, such as what were the issues and what the current thinking is out there,” said Ford. “Then we built a comprehensive approach to sexual health through the thoughtstream process.” That process was completed online through a series of emailed questions (thoughtstream) designed for respondents to rank the importance of each issue by assigning stars, and provided opportunity for comment through open-ended questions. See GROUPS, Page 3

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er program, located in the centre. “Seniors are our focus clienEveryday is a healthy eating day tele so we make sure our meals in the kitchen of the Greater Trail are low sodium with no MSG,” he Community Centre. explained. So this week’s menu includ“And we make sure nutritional ing today’s black bean soup with needs are met by using fresh proa spaghetti and meatballs entree, duce and cooking something new fits right into March being touted each day.” “Nutrition Month” by the Interior Small changes to diet can pay off Health Authority (IHA). big by reducing the risk of obesity, “We balance our lunch spe- diabetes, heart disease and cancer, cials and alternate our soups so and IHA’s nutrition month theme the meals hit at least three of the is “Simple Cook and Enjoy!”, which four food groups each service,” plays into Tellier’s lessons for stusaid Geoff Tellier, chef instructor at dents in his program. What ofworkIllness is related Selkirk College’sType food service See GET,to Page 3 Times Staff

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Town & Country GREATER TRAIL HOSPICE SOCIETY AGM March 12,2014, 7:30pm Kiro Wellness Centre All Welcome Memberships at Door SOAR PENSIONERS “TOONIE BREAKFAST” Friday, Mar.7th Trail Legion Hall Breakfast: 9:30 Bring your Toonie All seniors are welcome to attend the 10:15 meeting. Guest Speaker Clare Coleman GENERATION TO GENERATION SOCIETY (Operating as Sanctuary) AGM, March18,2014, 7:30pm 1705 Bay Avenue All Welcome ANTIQUES FROM THE ATTIC What’s it Worth? Renowned BC appraiser Peter Blundell Trail United Church Hall, 1300 Pine Avenue Friday, Mar.28th, 12-5pm Saturday, Mar.29th, 9am-5pm $35 for 15 minutes and/or up to 3 items Pre-booking & pre-payment required Call Sarah @250-364-0829 Spectator tickets $5 per day Sponsored by Trail Historical Society/ Rossland Historical Museum BONNERS FERRY DAY TRIP March 13th Day trip Spokane “Sister Act” musical 2 seats left! Tulalip Gambling Tour 5 days May 26th, filling fast Call Totem Travel 250-364-1254

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Dealing with the CRA after losing a loved one

lthough when a loved one passes the last thing you want to think about is paperwork, it’s important to notify Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and Service Canada of the death so that any credits being paid to the deceased will be redirected to a surviving spouse, and any benefit due to the surviving spouse or dependant is paid. Forward a copy of the Death Certificate and a complete copy of the Will. Regarding personal

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away in January 2014 has a regular 2013 tax return filed by April 30, 2014. The taxpayer is reported as deceased on the regular return, and it is not reported as the terminal return. The terminal tax return is due by April 30, 2015. When it comes to signing authority, if a surviving spouse is not the Executor they can’t sign. If there is more than one Executor named in the Will, it is advisable to have all sign applicable documents if at all convenient. This is a necessity if the term “and” is used between the names of the Executors. And if you think it doesn’t matter who signs a deceased taxpayer’s return because it’s going to be e-filed, sorry, the return,

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whether regular or terminal, must be mailed and CRA looks for the signature of the Executor. It’s best to again send a copy of the Death Certificate and Will. Regarding the actual tax prep – be thorough. Ascertain all relevant tax slips before filing the terminal return. Don’t rush the final tax preparation process. A slip that shows up after filing may dictate amending and re-filing the terminal return – a tedious process. Finally, after the terminal return is filed with CRA and any taxes due are paid, a request by the Executor for a Certificate of Clearance is needed to officially wrap up the estate. This is a basic form available on-line. Once requested, be patient. This will likely take some time as the taxman searches all nooks and crannies in Canada to ensure the deceased taxpayer has paid everything in full – death and taxes, two certainties in life. Ron Clarke has his MBA and is a business owner in Trail, providing accounting and tax services. Email him at ron.clarke@JBSbiz.ca. To read previous Tax Tips & Pits columns visit www.JBSbiz.net.

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Province extends insulin pump coverage By Art Harrison Times Staff

Young people in the province who live with Type 1 diabetes got some welcome news recently from the Ministry of Health that may make their lives a bit easier. Last week, Health Minister Terry Lake announced that British Columbians up to 25 years old, who require an insulin pump to manage their Type 1 diabetes would now be covered by B.C. PharmaCare. “The need to constantly balance insulin doses with food and activities can be a challenge for anyone with diabetes, especially young British Columbians,” said Lake in a media release. “For some, an insulin pump provides stability and better monitoring. Expanding coverage to include young adults will help offset financial costs for many families.” Up until the announcement PharmaCare would only cover insulin pumps for people 18 years old and younger who met the criteria for reimbursement of the pumps and supplies, the new changes mean that those

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Diabetes advocates, Jessica Schmidt (left) and Katherine Coupland demonstrate the insulin pump. from 19 to 25 will also be eligible for up to $6,600 to help defray the costs of using the newer technology. “We’re delighted that 19 to 25 year olds will have access to funding for insulin pumps,” said Sue Taylor, regional director, B.C. and Yukon, for the Canadian Diabetes Association, told the Trail Times on

Wednesday. “Hopefully, in the not too distant future there will be no age limit on the funding. “The pump provides a better quality of life for people,” she explained. “Better control over their insulin levels and better control means fewer complications such as kidney failure, heart attack, stroke,

blindness, and depression.” One of the advantages the insulin pump has over injections via syringe, or “pen” as it is more commonly referred to, is in its versatility to alter insulin levels more quickly to suit an individual’s lifestyle and circumstances. “Based on the evidence, the main advantage of the pump is its ability to be more nuanced in how the insulin is delivered into the blood stream, more like the pancreas,” said Dr. Maureen Clement, a diabetes specialist and co-chair of diabetes strategy for Interior Health. “The pumps do it better. Some come with the ability of continuous blood glucose monitoring and can adjust the levels on insulin delivered throughout the day.” Using a pump that, essentially, contains its own microcomputer and control system can also have the advantage of working out some of the complicated calculations necessary to determine the amount of insulin needed based on the amount of insulin in your blood, the amount of carbo-

‘Get back to basics,’ says IHA dietician

FROM PAGE 1 “We talk about nutrition and do look at dietary concerns,” he said. “We look at what’s going to meet the daily requirements of each food group, even if it is simple like building a sandwich. “Lettuce, sprouts and cheese between bread can incorporate everything into a single serving.” Healthy cooking is easy, and it’s all about getting back to the basics, noted Jill Worboys, an IHA registered dietician, in a March newsletter. “Cooking from scratch doesn’t have to be complicated,” said Worboys. “And

people who cook meals from scratch eat more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.” In addition to providing the community with a healthy “from scratch” meal Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. and Friday, from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., Tellier’s inhouse catered events include trays of at least seven types of veggies and six seasonal fruit platters, along with the “goodies.” “Basically, I am a home cook kind of person and I don’t get flamboyant,” he said. “It’s not my style, it’s more about the healthy food I grew up with.”

Another consideration the 17-year chef instructor takes into account when planning the program’s changing menu, is portion size. Seniors tend to become overwhelmed if the plate is over laden with food, explained Tellier, adding that serving a size the person is willing to eat can help balance nutritional needs. “And often the plate is garnished with fruit like a slice of kiwi,” he said. “Because that one slice is equal in vitamin C to a whole orange.” For tips on healthy cooking or simple recipes, visit nutritionmonth.ca or the HealthLinkBC website.

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hydrates in the food to be eaten, and other factors. In spite of some of the advantages some people still prefer the pen injection method over pumps. “It is a good option but it’s not for everyone,” said Dr. Clement. “It is attached to you and some people object to that, if you’re skiing or mountain climbing or work crawling through pipes it might be uncomfortable, but I haven’t really heard a lot of that.” Ultimately, both Taylor and Dr. Clement reiterated that one of the main advantages to the insulin pump is that it can lead to better management of an individual’s life with diabetes and reduce the future costs that come with medical complications that can arise from poor management. “Eighty per cent of the cost to society of diabetes is through dealing with complications,” Taylor said. “If people get the tools and the medications they need for better treatment and can manage their diabetes better, they can live longer, healthier lives, with fewer complications.”

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Grapevine is a public service provided by the Trail Times and is not a guaranteed submission. For full list of events visit trailtimes.ca. • Sunday, Trail United Church at 2 p.m. a performance by the duo Marcus Goddard on trumpet and Candy Siu on piano and organ. Part of the Kootenay Gallery TD Canada Trust Concert Series. Featuring early medieval music of Hildegard von Bingen, Baroque masterpieces of Purcell, Telemann and Handel as well as Romantic works by Ravel, Saint Saens and de Falla. Also original composition Ancestral Voice, inspired by a collaboration with First Nations artist Mike Dangeli, will have its premiere. Other • Thursday, Beaver Valley Public Library at 7 p.m. Women Creating Change presents Unbreakable: One girl changing the world. Events & Happenings The story of Malala in the Lower Columbia Yousafzai. Free admission. • Saturday, Charles Bailey Theatre doors open at 6:30 p.m. for The Enema Awards. Back by popular demand, staff and friends of KBRH present an evening of song, dance, comedy and fun. Ticket $18 at the box office. • Sunday, Rossland Public Library at 3:30 p.m. Women Creating Change presents Unbreakable: One girl changing the world. The story of Malala Yousafzai. Free admission. • Wednesday, Columbia View Lodge at 10 a.m. for the annual general meeting of the Trail and District Senior Publishers (Best Years). All welcome. For info call Gerie, 368.3984. • Tickets on sale now for the SwingSationS Big Band Dance on March 1 in the KP Hall at 8 p.m. $15, tickets limited, buy or reserve early. Call 367.6115 for info. To submit to the Grapevine email newsroom@trailtimes.ca

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Groups provided input FROM PAGE 1 Over the last 10 months, 94 teachers and educational assistants in SD20, 476 parents and 150 students in grades 9-12 provided input about current sexual education classes and ways those lessons can be improved. Based on reports generated from that data, initial steps are already in place to address priorities that were identified. A brief overview of student responses showed that most said they “kinda learned” sexual health over the

years, or learned it from their friends or on the Internet. With this in mind, a “task force” is currently being created to develop consistent sexual health lessons with a focus on students in grades 6 to 8. “We are backing up the bus to start with those grades,” said Ford. “This is based on what those students said they wanted to know and wished they knew in Grade 9,” he continued. “Now that we have that knowledge we can put it in place and develop an action

plan that we can implement in classrooms across the district.” SD20 is committed to bringing certified sexual health educators into the classrooms to provide workshops in the schools and to parent advisory committees that have actively expressed interest. “This is a deep process in terms of identifying how to move this forward,” said Ford. “But I can say there are many people in the community who care deeply about our youth and issues with their sexual health.”

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Plans to control deer population dropped By Steve Kidd

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Deer in the Penticton area can breathe a huge sigh of relief. After years of discussing the deer problem, public input and many hours of research by city staff, Penticton city council dropped all plans to deal with deer inside city limits, including the plan approved last month to try relocation. “There just seem to be too many impediments and too many obstacles. It is now going to go back to the individual to deal

with the situation in their own yards,” said Mayor Garry Litke, who initiated the relocation concept. According to Coun. Helena Konanz, the city has already invested too much time, energy and money on deer already. She was happy not to be spending even more to relocate them. “I think we have just saved $15,000. We need to move on. I feel bad for the amount of time staff has been spending on this when we have more important things to do in the city,” she said.

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Key to this change of heart was a letter received on Feb. 28 from the provincial government detailing problems with the proposed relocation plan, including the proposed site and the effect the process would have on the deer. More community consultation would also be needed. “It was shocking to receive the communication from the ministry of the environment creating a whole new bunch of obstacles,” said Litke, who thought the ministry was in support after discussing the plan with their representatives.

Litke’s move to put the onus on landowners jibes with the opinion expressed by Heather Caron, who led a delegation at council Monday to plead against the relocation plan. “I think we have a human problem,” said Caron. “The city and the taxpayers are not responsible for individual landowners and them having deer in their backyards. It is their responsibility, if they don’t want that situation to occur, to deal with it. “It is not the city’s problem.” Caron came loaded with alternate sugges-

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tions, including the use of herding dogs, contraceptives and simply not putting in plants deer like to feed on. After the 6-2 vote, she says she is guardedly optimistic, but expects the subject of deer control will resurface. “This is ongoing, it will come back up. If we are moving in where wildlife lives, there has to be some sort of agreement about living together,” she said. “If those thousand houses get built up on Naramata Road, we’re moving again into territory where there is going to be deer.”

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City hits jackpot with casino revenues Over $17 million added to coffers By Matthew Hockstra Richmond Review

Casino gamblers have handed the city a record take from River Rock Casino Resort, according to year-end financial statements from Richmond City Hall. The River Road casino poured $17,631,000 into city coffers in 2013—up 13.1 per cent over the previous record-setting year of 2012. City officials entered 2013 with low expectations—budgeting for just $12.4 million in gaming revenue. The cash is earmarked for Richmond Olympic Oval construction ($5 million), capital projects ($4.6 million), a repairs and maintenance fund ($1.4 million), grants ($748,000) and Richmond RCMP ($600,000). That leaves civic politicians with $5,266,000 unspent casino cash. City spokesperson Ted Townsend said the extra money goes into a gaming provision reserve account, “which council could make allocations from at their discretion.” Gaming funds will be spent in a similar fashion this year, although council has boosted its revenue expectations and plans to sink more money into capital projects. By the end of this year, the Richmond Olympic Oval will have received a total of $50 million of financing from gamblers. The Olympic facility’s share of the gaming revenue pie will end in 2015 and shift to the planned pool and seniors centre in Minoru Park. Richmond’s gaming revenue was relatively flat until 2011, when a rapid rise began. Townsend said the city budgets conservatively due to potential fluctuation. “Generally, we try to use gaming funds for capital or other one-time expenses within our operating budget such as our yearly grants program and maintenance/repairs projects. That way if revenue fluctuates up or down, which it has, we’re not left scrambling to fund any repeating annual expense commitments,” he said. Great Canadian Gaming Corporation, a publicly traded company which owns River Rock and 16 other gaming properties, will release its year-end financial results after the markets close Wednesday. Following third-quarter results last year, CEO Rod Baker said the strong results for his firm reflect gains from River Rock, but were offset by “persistent challenges” at Boulevard Casino in Coquitlam, which was relaunched in December as Hard Rock Casino Vancouver. On the other side of Lulu Island, the City of New Westminster earned just one-third the gaming revenue of Richmond through its smaller Starlight Casino. Cities receive 10 per cent of net gaming revenue from casinos within their jurisdiction. According to the latest statistics from the province, Richmond has received $136.7 million in gaming cash since 1999. Last year also resulted in another windfall for the City of Richmond, which ended 2013 with an operating budget surplus of $5.5 million.

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PEOPLE OBITUARIES move to Canada as an engaged young lady. Her parents did follow 4 years later, so the Dutch culture and language were maintained with them, but oh, how proud she was of her Canadian Citizenship. She absolutely loved to travel, having gone to Holland twice, Hawaii 3 times, Mexico twice, Israel, Greece & Egypt, all the western U.S. and a highlight was the whole of eastern Canada when she was 80—she wanted to see her country and identify all the background scenes she saw on the news. As she aged so gracefully, she loved her sports and Jeopardy on TV, doing puzzles, floor curling in Castlegar, attending all church events and being with her growing family. “Her children arise and call her blessed…Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all... Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeing, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised... Give her the reward she has earned.” (Proverbs 31) A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 8th at the Trail Alliance Church. In lieu of flowers in memory of Hilda, gratefully appreciated would be donations to the Kootenay Boundary Regional Health Foundation, 1200 Hospital Bench, Trail, BC., V1R 4M1. On line to KBRH Health Foundation. ca. Donations to KBRH – Family Rooms.

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DAVIES, HILLECHIEN (HILDA) – It is with joy and sadness that we announce the passing of Hilda Davies on March 2, 2014. Joy we feel as we celebrate her going to those who have gone before: her husband Austin (“Deke”) Davies (1990); father & mother, Marten (1986) & Hilda Smook (1993); brother Kars Smook (1941). Sadness engulfs her family who will miss her warm and vivacious presence: her 2 daughters, Shirley (Terry Moon) of Trail and Marion Davies of Castlegar; her 2 sons, Ken of Alberta’s Peace River country, and Jim (Diane) of Kamloops; the grandchildren who adored her: Kyle Davies, Kasey Davies, Brett (Kristen) Davies, Ellen (Corey) Yaremko, Delaine (Dean) Lozeron, Dean (Sherry) Moon, Trevor Davies, Alison (Dwight) DaviesCoggins, Leah (Ryan) Tomlin, Clair Henrich, Ben (Tyanna) Henrich, plus 22 great grandchildren and one great-great grandson. Hilda was born in Veendam, Holland, May 12, 1924. When the Canadian Army liberated the Netherlands, a plea was made for homes to billet Canadian soldiers. Austin Davies, thereby, met and fell in love with this beautiful “klein

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at Yale University in New Haven. He was critical of the medical profession’s obsession with prolonging life when common sense would dictate further treatment is futile. He wrote nature “will always win in the end, as it must if our species is to survive.” “The necessity of nature’s final victory was accepted in generations before our own,” he wrote. “Doctors were far more willing to recognize the signs of defeat and far less arrogant about denying them.” “How We Die: Reflections on Life’s Final Chapter” was published in 1994 and won a National Book Award for nonfiction,

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very politician is looking out for us, every business wants to please us and every budget is designed to save us. By “us” I mean the middle class. Nowadays every time a politician opens his or her mouth, it is to tell the “middle class” that they are being protected, ravaged, taxed or saved. But exactly who is the middle class? I spent a few days going over different definitions, taking a quick survey and reviewed expert opinions on what defines the middle class. Some define it by income, which by that definition leaves me on the outer edge. Some define it by disposable income, which by that definition leaves me even further out. Some define it by tangibles like mortgages, steady jobs, vacations, cars and education. I have a bit of all of that albeit more mortgage than vacation. Basically I came to the realization that using the term “middle class,” is perfect for politicians but hardly anyone else. The definition is so open to interpretation that politicians can spin it any way they

want. On one hand we have the Conservatives claiming the middle class is succeeding because our personal wealth grew over 44 per cent since 2005. I’m no economist but I believe a lot of that wealth simply grew from the housing market and the rising prices. Unfortunately they fail to mention the rising costs of homes are making them unaffordable to many young families, the growing personal debt and poor job market. On the other hand we have the Liberal leader Justin Trudeau saying the middle class is under attack and many Canadians are “very, very, worried.” I wouldn’t go as far as saying “I’m worried.” I prefer to say, “I’m lucky.” And perhaps that’s one of the best things about living in Trail. We don’t have to deal with the astronomical housing prices that are prevalent in other bigger B.C. centres. We are lucky enough to have a good stream of large steady employers right on our doorstep. We don’t need to go far to vacation, with rivers and mountains within view out our front window.

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I don’t picture the middle class as “struggling” when you see $50,000 trucks driving around with two snowmobiles on the back, families with cell phone plans for their elementary school kids and giant flat screen TVs in most homes. Those purchasing decisions are in their hands and if they have the money to do it, so be it. But the fact remains there are segments of our society, which are struggling and need attention from the decision makers. A push this week by union leaders to increase the minimum wage in B.C. is the first correct step in helping the segment of the population that needs the most help – the ones just one step ahead of poverty. I have no doubt the government, despite its

“Family First” slogan, with help from business leaders, will shoot down the notion of upping the minimum wage. They’ll use the argument that it will force layoffs, that prices will rise and businesses will close. I always found those arguments so asinine. The entire premise of our economy is generated by regular folks, like you and I, having enough disposable income to shop, eat out, travel and afford the multiple offerings served up by local businesses. It’s how the circle of the economy works. We work, earn money, spend some of it, perhaps save some, we help businesses grow with our purchasing power, in turn they expand, hire more people who earn money, spend it and the cycle continues. And I’m not even touching on the social and health benefits of allowing people to earn a living they can actually live on. But somewhere along the line, the people’s role in the economic equation has been taken out. Perhaps it began with politicians buying into the trickle-down economics theory. The idea was that if you gave businesses and corporations enough tax

breaks, the savings would eventually be passed down the line to the public. However, politicians should have known from their own experience the power of greed. Why pass on savings when companies can boost earnings and CEOs can reap performance bonuses and help bolster the 1 per cent rather than help the 99 per cent. Ironically to this day, the people we put in charge still can’t figure it out. So instead of changing their tired ways of thinking, the politicians trot out the same tired phrases of “saving the middle class.” The middle class doesn’t need saving in my point of view. Many of us in this region know how lucky we are to have steady work and regular pay. What the middle class needs is more people to join them and climb away from near-poverty levels. Unfortunately that will only come at the expense of the 1 per cent, which has the loudest voice in how political thinking unfolds in this era. It’s not the middle class that needs saving. It’s our government’s conscience. Guy Bertrand is the managing editor of the Trail Times

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s they finish school, CARP is well on its way begin careers and start to achieving its “march to a homes and families, million” members because younger Canadians are it knows that research about squeezed by lower wages, high- healthy aging yields only so er costs, less personal time and much. To increase influence a deteriorating environment – over policy also requires the even as the economy produces political clout that can only be more wealth than ever before. achieved by bringing together Governments use this like-minded people who are wealth to adapt policy for attracted, in part, by the CARP others, including for our aging promise to keep more money in population, but their pockets. little is left over That need for younger gento increase the erations. influence of the For example, younger genin tabling its eration is why 2014 budget this thousands of all week, we can ages from coast expect the Alberta to coast are joingovernment, ing Generation guided by previSqueeze – which Paul ous budgets, will is motivated spend approxiby a vision for mately $844 milCanada that Troy Media lion more on the works for all gen11 per cent of the population erations – to speak up for those age 65 and over, compared to in their mid-40s and younger. the $523 million we can expect Much as CARP does for senit to spend on the 63 per cent iors, Generation Squeeze purof the population under age 45. sues this vision by seeking out This pattern mimics B.C., like-minded companies that which last month announced can save younger Canadians an extra $1.2 billion annually time and money with member for its retirees but no signifi- discounts on products and sercant increase for the under 45s, vices. and Ottawa, which budgeted an While we may be disenextra $11 billion annually for chanted politically by such those over age 65 and less than scandals as Toronto Mayor Rob one-fifth of that for younger Ford and the Senate, we know generations. we can affect change from Nobody wants to protect the outside if we have enough spending on seniors at the people power. Especially in expense of investing in our kids ridings with historically close and grandchildren, but govern- elections, it will take just a ments will continue to do just fraction of our allies to make that until we build a powerful the difference between winning organization that speaks up for and losing political races. Younger Canada, just ast the This will give political parCanadian Association of Retired ties of all ideological stripes the Persons (CARP) does for older incentives they need to adapt Canadians. policy for Gen Squeeze much as

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they currently do for retirees, and compel them to: • Rein in costs because tuition and housing prices are double what they were a generation ago, and because child care can cost more than university tuition; • Boost household incomes because younger generations cope with lower wages and skyrocketing costs by working more, but still require time away from paid work, like after the birth of a child, training for a job, or when we retire; • Free up time to spend with family because often we try to adapt to rising costs and lower wages by taking on even more work or by going back to school, which leaves less time to start a family or spend time with the family we have; and, • Make it easier to save for retirement because on top of rising costs and lower wages, younger Canadians are less likely to find jobs with generous pensions. We can pursue these policy changes while still safeguarding medical care and retirement income for our aging population. By doing so, we will also feel better equipped to provide for our family and ourselves. We’ll have newfound confidence in our ability to influence our elected officials. We’ll be focused on achieving real prosperity rather than growth for growth’s sake. And we’ll feel less isolated because we are able to spend more time with family and friends. Paul Kershaw is a UBC Professor, and Founder of Generation Squeeze (gensqueeze.ca). Eric Swanson is Gen Squeeze’s Director of Public Engagement.

Canadians hoped to save more: poll THE CANADIAN PRESS MONTREAL - Two-thirds of Canadians polled would like to have put more money into their RRSPs for the 2013 tax year, according to a new survey that found average contributions were down slightly this time around. The Bank of Montreal’s RRSP deadline survey, conducted last week, said that Canadians were contributing an average of $3,518 to their RRSPs, down $26 from an average of $3,544 for the 2012 tax year. “It looks like from one year to the next, we’re consistent,” said Chris Buttigieg, senior manager of wealth planning strategy at BMO Financial Group. “If it was down $1,000, I’d be concerned,” Buttigieg said from Toronto. Buttigieg noted that Canadians are also juggling other priorities such as mortgages, car payments and monthto-month living expenses.

Meanwhile, more than two-thirds of Canadians were making contributions to their Registered Retirement Savings Plan before the deadline, which expired at midnight Monday night, up from the year-earlier’s 63 per cent. More than half of those surveyed said they were contributing as much as they could, although 35 per cent of respondents said they could have contributed more, according to results of the survey released Tuesday. The survey also found that one in three who anticipated getting money back from the Canada Revenue Agency after making an RRSP contribution planned on saving or reinvesting the return, while one in four planned to pay down nonmortgage debt. Lower priorities were paying down a mortgage at 18 per cent, travel or buying leisure items at 16 per cent and home renovations or household expenses at

10 per cent. The top investment choices for those surveyed were mutual funds at 49 per cent; guaranteed investment certificates at 35 per cent; bonds at 18 per cent; stocks at 17 per cent and exchange traded funds at 12 per cent, the survey said. Now that this year’s deadline has passed, Buttigieg is encouraging Canadians to think ahead and consider setting up a savings plan budget for next year’s RRSP contribution.

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Rossland’s Soleil Patterson was crowned the U16 Provincial Champion in downhill skiing in Prince George last month. The Red Mountain Racer U16 skiers recently returned from the provincial championships, which included six days of racing at the Purden Ski Village just outside of Prince George. After being sidelined with a concussion for almost six weeks, Patterson came back with a vengeance and captured three golds and one silver, on her way to the U16 overall Bernie Hoffman photo provincial champion- Red Mountain Racer Soleil Patterson won three gold and a silver and was named the top-skier at the ship for 2014. She U16 Provincial championship in Prince George two weeks ago. also qualified to compete at Whistler Cup world. Greene Ski League son finale in stellar Racers had solid perwhere she will take on Even though there athletes, the racing snow conditions at the formances and a great athletes from across is one more week of wrapped up this past Salmo Ski Hill. time skiing on a very Canada and around the training for Nancy weekend with the seaRed Mountain snowy day. Nine-year-

old Chase Eagleton stood on the podium twice in the U10 category with a bronze in the slalom and winning the GS. Radek Krampl took bronze in the U12 GS, and Bella Vockeroth Fisher also came home with bronze. Our U14 athletes traveled to the BC Games to compete in the Giant Slalom, Slalom and Skicross events held at Hemlock Ski Resort. Unfortunately, weather prevented the U14 men from competing in all but one event. While all of the athletes had solid results, Kaysa Panke and Sammie Gaul brought home the hardware. Kaysa skied to a bronze medal in Slalom and a silver medal in Giant Slalom.

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Sammie came home with a silver in the ski cross event. March will be a busy month for all Red Mountain Racers. The FIS racers are currently in Kimberley for a speed camp followed by four days of racing. The U12 racers depart for the Interzone championships in Big White this weekend. The U14 Provincial championships take place in Sun Peaks Mar. 13-16 and the U16 CAN-AM Westerns take place at APEX March 17-23. Plans are under way for a Nancy Greene mini Ski Camp over spring break and there are rumours of a race-your-parent day to wrap up the event. Stay tuned to redmountainracers.com for more information.

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Medal magic for select swimmers at AA’s Leafs move on By Times Staff A small but select team from the Greater Trail Winter Swim Club (GTWSC) joined over 400 swimmers for three days of competition at the AA Provincials at the Chilliwack Landing Centre on the weekend. Four athletes from the GTWSC ended up with stellar results, winning 10 medals in all, and qualifying for the AAA B.C. Longcourse championship in Victoria in July. Ian Markus had unprecedented success in the pool in the male 12/13 year age group finishing the Meet with three gold submitted photo and three silver medals. Markus knocked almost two-minutes off his seeded-time in From left: Ian Markus, Sharman Thomas, the 1,500-metre freestyle on his way to gold Tess Markus, and Riley Mager swam to great on Friday with a time of 19 minutes and results at the AA provincials last weekend. 43.45 seconds. On the same day he raced to gold in the 200-m Individual Medley in qualifying time standard that helps him a time of 3:01.61, and raced to silver in the get one step closer to selection for our 50-m free just missing gold by 0.5 seconds. Academy squad going to Victoria in July to Markus then took top spot in the 400-m race in the Long Course Provincial chamfree final on Saturday and finished the Meet pionships.” with a pair of silver medals in the 200-m Riley Mager had his best meet of the free and 400-m IM on Sunday. season winning two silver medals in the “Ian is a Provincial Prospect and we 1,500 and 400-m free in the boys 14 and are very proud of the effort Ian has put over events, setting new club records in in especially since the Regional Prospects both events and has now also attained the Camp sponsored by Swim B.C. in October AAA championships time standard needed 2013,” said GTWSC spokesperson Graham to advance to Victoria. Mager missed out on Matthew in an email. “Ian set many club gold by less that half a second in the 400-m records and has now attained the AAA free, and placed fourth in the 200 free.

Inspired by the success of his colleagues Sharman Thomas had a great Sunday winning two medals in the 14 and over boys event. Thomas first took home a bronze medal in the 200-m backstroke and followed that up with a silver in the 400-m IM to qualify for the AAA’s in Victoria. Thomas just missed the podium in the 1,500 on Friday with a fourth place finish, and was sixth in 100-back. Tess Markus was the only girl to make the trip to Chilliwack and she had a successful meet finishing fourth in the Girls 14 and over 50-m Free and seventh in the 100-m free setting club records in both events. Tess also set a club record in the 100-m Fly. “We are so proud of the junior advanced swimmers who have been working to develop properly under the direction of certified and experienced swim coaches,” Matthew added. “Swimming is more than just a physical sport there is a mental component too and all swimmers in our program learn to believe in their individual talents and excel.” Next up for the Trail Winter Swim Club is the first long-course meet of the season in Kamloops this weekend. For more information or to join the Greater Trail Winter Swim Club email: programdirectortwsc@outlook.com

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The Nelson Leafs are moving on to the second round of the KIJHL playoffs after a 7-2 win over the Braves in Spokane on Tuesday night. The Leafs eliminated Spokane four games to two and now get set to host the Beaver Valley Nitehawks in the second round of post-season play. Nelson’s Travis Wellman was an offensive powerhouse on Tuesday, scoring three goals and adding two assists for a five-point night. Other Leaf scorers included Carson Willans (who also had three assists), Darnel St.Pierre, Austin Seaman and Connor Tetlock. Linden Horswill added three assists in the game. Back up goaltender Jason Mailhiot was solid in the Nelson net, stopping 33 of 35 shots he faced. Both regular Leafs’ goaltenders Brad Rebagliati and Adam Maida as well as top scorer and Trail native Jamie Vlanich are currently nursing injuries. The Leafs begin round two playoff action on Friday when Beaver Valley comes to the Nelson and District Community Complex. Puck drops at 7 p.m.

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THE CANADIAN PRESS KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Alberta’s Kevin Koe and B.C.’s John Morris posted early victories Wednesday to remain tied for top spot at the Canadian men’s curling championship. Koe improved to 7-1 at the Tim Hortons Brier with a 7-3 win over Nova Scotia’s Jamie Murphy. Koe scored three in the second end and was rarely troubled after that. Morris kept pace with a 5-3 win over 2006 Olympic champion Brad Gushue of Newfoundland and

Labrador. Gushue scored one in the ninth to make it close, but Morris ran him out of rocks in the 10th. Manitoba’s Jeff Stoughton (6-2) kept pace with the leaders after a 9-6 win over Northern Ontario’s Jeff Currie. In other Draw 11 action, New Brunswick downed Prince Edward Island 8-3. Morris played Ontario in Wednesday’s Draw 12 but scores were unavailable at presstime. Koe was idle in the afternoon draw.

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this and took a Sunday job so I’d keep busy. But gradually, the calls encroached on the rest of our week. Every time we took a trip together, she’d call multiple times while he was driving to be certain he hadn’t crashed. She somehow manages to call every time we are intimate. And of course, the real problem is that my husband answers these calls or lets the answering machine pick them up so we can hear her message. She is amazingly loud. How am I supposed to be passionate when I can hear her booming voice in the background?

feres with his relationship with you. That is unlikely to change, especially now. Dear Annie: I do not have a dishwasher. I wash all of my dishes and silverware by hand. I place my silverware in the dish drain rack with the handles down and the eating end up. I think it makes sense that the water drains away from the eating end, making it more sanitary. And the bottom of the drain can accumulate all kinds of detritus. Why would I want my fork tines in that? My friend disagrees and says it should be the other way around so that you don’t catch your hand on a knife while emptying the dish rack. What do you say? -- Em from Indy Dear Em: We’re with you when it comes to forks, spoons and butter knives, but sharp knives should be placed facing down in order to avoid injury. Dear Annie: This is

in response to “Less Generous.” I, too, consider myself thoughtful and generous. For years I sent cards, gifts, photos, etc., for every occasion. My efforts seemed to go unappreciated, so I stopped. I now focus on the people who do

respond to my efforts, and I cultivate those relationships. I am teaching my 7-year-old daughter to write thank-you notes. She says, “Do I have to?” I say, “Yes. If someone made the effort to think of you, then you need to acknowledge

their effort.” I hope it sticks. -- Still Generous Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net.

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Annie, I’ve tried everything. I asked him to phone her before my visits so we could have some time alone. I’ve asked him to let her know we need time to ourselves. But I’m worn out. I’ve stopped asking. I rarely visit him these days. My father-in-law was recently diagnosed with terminal cancer. Am I being smallminded now that she has real worries and fears? -- Phoenix Dear Phoenix: The fact that your motherin-law is going through some difficult times means you should be kind and considerate, even helpful when possible, but not a doormat. If you could periodically phone or visit her to see how she’s doing, or offer to bring groceries or stay with her husband so she can have a break, those would be kind gestures. But your husband has chosen not to limit his mother’s phone calls even though it inter-

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) If others have been reluctant to help you -- financially, physically or psychologically -- this will now be a thing of the past. Ask for what you want, because you might get it! CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Relationships can improve nicely now. (You knew this was possible.) Since the brakes are off, life will move

more smoothly. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Beginning today, look for increased opportunities to improve your job or get a better job. The wind is at your back now, which makes it easy to row forward. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Make plans for a vacation! All Pisces are going to kick up their heels and have fun this year. Romance looks

promising as well. YOU BORN TODAY You are imaginative and conceptual, which is why you have the skill to bring the abstract into the concrete. Despite your fantasies, what you often create are practical applications. You are careful about who you can trust, because you are sensitive (and you are giving). Good news! This year might be one of the most powerful years of your life. Dream big!

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E.TRAIL, 3Bdrm., clean, quiet, responsible adults 40+. N/S, N/P, Long Term. 250368-9186, 250-364-1669

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2005 SRI Double Wide MODULAR HOME 24x44 in Triangle Gardens. 45 years and up. Vaulted ceiling, open plan, bay window, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, pantry, low maintenance, gas heat, air conditioning, 5 appl’s, UGS, landscaped, covered deck & carport, other features, must see. 250-442-8676

SUNNINGDALE 1800sq.ft 4bd, 5th unfinished, 2bath, lg rec room & dining, lg kitchen, lots of cabinets, new roof, water heater, updated electrical, beautiful real wood floors, lg fenced lot & garden, berries, hazelnut & apple tree. $229,000. 250-364-2155

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TRAIL, ONE bdrm. fully furnished Apt. $600/mo. + utilities. N/S. 250-364-5678

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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent TRAIL, Rossland Ave. 1bdrm w/d f/s, n/s n/p. $550/mo. Avail. Immed. 250-368-1361 TRAIL, Rossland Ave., 3bdrm. W/D, F/S. No pets. $750/mo. Avail. Apr.1st. 250-368-1361 TRAIL, spacious 1&2bdrm. apartment. Adult building, perfect for seniors/ professionals. Cozy, clean, quiet, comfortable. Must See. 250-3681312 WANETA MANOR 1bdrm. $510./mo. N/S, N/P, senior oriented, underground parking. 250-368-8423 W.TRAIL, 1BD.+, semi-enclosed balcony. 1 Blk. Downtown. $595./mo. 250-368-6076

Homes for Rent Grand Forks. 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appl’s. NS, complete reno. Rural, quiet, 1km from downtown. References required. $750/m+utils. 250-442-7476. Grand Forks rural trailer, valley view, mature couple, N/S, no partying. $500/m 250-5121268. OASIS BC very small community, 3bd mobile home available March 16th. $800+util. Non-Smoker. 403220-1066, 403-999-9041

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OOTENAY HOMES INC. The Local K1358 Cedar Avenue, Trail 250.368.8818 ™ www.kootenayhomes.com Experts www.century21.ca

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Super family home - 4+ bedroom/1.5 bathrooms. 9480 Station Road, Trail This air conditioned home has been lovingly $599,000 cared for by the same Excellent spacious home family for the past 62 situated in a park like surrounding with years. Very clean and has had some updates gardens and fruit trees. The shop, barn, fenced dog run with kennel, provide which would make this an excellent home for numerous opportunities to get away from the everyday challenges. the family. There is ample space to handle several Call Mark horses as well. Call today!

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597 Binns Street, Trail

$199,000

Mechanical and plumbing updated, newer panel and wiring, newer furnace, windows, and hot water tank. Get into the market today!

5 bdrms & 2.5 baths. This wonderful family home features many recent upgrades. The large back deck is great for entertaining right off the newly updated kitchen. Family friendly neighborhood and just minutes to downtown Fruitvale.

Hidden Treasure! Lovely updated home with in-law suite on the lower floor. 2 kitchens, 2 living rooms, 4 bdrms, 2 baths, 2 furnaces, 2 car garage, and much more... Don’t wait call now before it’s gone!

Call Jodi (250) 231-2331

Call Deanne (250) 231-0153

$119,000

SOLD 1360 - 2nd Avenue, Trail

1200 - 2nd Avenue and 1352 Taylor Street, Trail

Interior completely new since 2006. This charmer offers level access, 2 bdrms, 1 bath, unfinished basement, fully fenced and landscaped yard with underground sprinklers, dog run, as well as a carport. This little gem will go quickly! Don’t wait call now!

Opportunity is knocking! Not only do you buy a cute and cozy 2 bdrm home, but at this amazing price you also purchase a separate approx 250 sq. ft. building. This building is perfect for a home based business, a studio, a shop or whatever needs you may have. Call now!

Call Deanne (250) 231-0153

Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

$199,000

$169,000

710 Redstone Drive, Rossland 8412 Theatre Road, Trail

$449,000

Newer 4 bdrm home on 0.87 acre private lot. This home offers private entrance, open floor plan, beautiful kitchen and gorgeous gas fireplace with antique mantle. Also included is a large (22x28) insulated shop. Call now! Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

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$425,000

If you’re looking for a move how about a brand new spacious home which means efficient utility use along with obsolete repair costs for years to come by. Oh did I mention a few steps to walking and x-country trails or an 18 hole golf course. This 4 bdrm 2-story home features a 2 car garage with ample storage area, 3 baths, comfortable rec room and a wide open kitchen with island and right next to spacious living area in and outside for enjoying all seasons. Call your REALTOR® for more information.

Call Richard (250) 368-7897

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WE CAN SELL YOUR HOME. NOBODY HAS THE RESOURCES WE DO! Tonnie Stewart

Cell: 250-365-9665

ext 33

tonniestewart@shaw.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

Deanne Lockhart ext 41 Cell: 250-231-0153

deannelockhart@shaw.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

Christine Albo

Cell: 250-512-7653

ext 39

christine.albo@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

Art Forrest

ext 42

c21art@telus.net www.kootenayhomes.com

Mary Martin

Cell: 250-231-0264

ext 28

mary.martin@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

Terry Alton

Cell: 250-231-1101

ext 48

terryalton@shaw.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

Mark Wilson

Cell: 250-231-5591

ext 30

mark.wilson@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

Richard Daoust

Cell: 250-368-7897

ext 24

richard.daoust@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com

Jodi Beamish

Cell: 250-231-2331

ext 51

jodi.beamish@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com