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Cinderella’s Closet ‘turns dresses into dreams’ Council spot open after long-time councillor resigns Charity night recycles gently-used dresses after February fashion show highlights the goods VALERIE ROSSI
VALERIE ROSSI
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Finding the perfect glass slipper fit can be a challenge, especially if there is a price tag attached to it. But Cinderella’s Closet is adding ease to graduation or other special occasions with its third annual charity event that showcases gently used gowns under $300, and some which are free to the right home. Local makeup artist Lisa Frisk is committed to creating memories for those less fortunate with a dream package delivered to students on a budget for the first time this year. The annual night, planned for Feb. 27, will now start with a makeover experience for select students, who’ll get their makeup and hair professionally done and a photo shoot to boot. Frisk and fellow organizer Allison McCarthy, an annual giving coordinator for the Canadian Cancer Society, are sorting through stock just collected at last week’s dress drive with a continued focus on gathering recycled gowns for the fashion show and dress sale that hits the stage at 4 p.m. that night. Relevant vendors, refreshments and treats will round out the evening at the Royal Canadian Legion in Trail, expected to wrap up by 6:30 p.m. “When girls feel great about how they look, they have that extra bit of confidence and at that age you can be pretty fragile, and your confidence is a little rocky at times,” said Frisk. “Graduation is a big milestone and to go into it feeling gorgeous and feeling confident … I think every girl deserves it, so why not help with that in a small way?” Students don’t have to travel to find their dress anymore, as the “magical” night makes it an easy shopping option that isn’t intimidating and is all inclusive, she adds. The fun event is an opportunity to sell, donate or buy unique, beautiful and affordable gowns, accessories and shoes CONTINUED ON A2
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Cinderella’s Closet is filling up and has event committee member Samantha Theobald already tempted to buy this year’s stock. The 18 year old is hoping her pink sparkly grad dress, which she purchased and wore last year, will find new life and bring added confidence to another girl’s special day.
Warfield is setting the stage for a byelection after long-time councillor Tom Milne resigned from his role. Milne served as a councillor for the last seven years before stepping down from public office “for personal reasons.” Milne told the Trail Times Tuesday he left his post because he never really fit in with the new council and felt pushed out. “If you were to read my resignation the words are: ‘I’m not sure that I’m accepted or just tolerated and in my opinion, I’m just tolerated,’” he said. “They have a click, they have a slate, and in the last year, I haven’t really been involved in anything.” Warfield Mayor Ted Pahl thanked Milne for his dedication. “He did a great job for the village for the last seven years and I just wish him well,” said Pahl. “I’m sorry that he felt that he needed to step away.” Milne threatened to quit in April after a difficult start to the term. He said he wasn’t included in “unofficial inaugural meetings,” and ended up picking up what committees remained after they were picked over by his colleagues. He also
struggled with council’s approach to communication, where, he said, a new recreation deal was negotiated with the City of Trail and yet nothing was brought up in writing beforehand.
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Councillor Tom Milne is resigning from Warfield council. “I just find that there is a particular way that government should be run, and everything you do has to be in black and white,” he added. “But they seem to want to fly by the seat of their pants and not follow anything, there is no protocol as far as they’re concerned.” Pahl was surprised by Milne’s letter of resignation and his perspective on the way business is done. He refutes the notion that decisions or negotiations were made outside of council chambers and council simply has a friendly, open relationship with neighbouring politicians. Milne has lived in CONTINUED ON A3 Contact the Times:
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