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The United States – Canada’s largest trading partner – has been forced to take more than $85 billion out of its economy this year. Radical spending cuts have begun because Congress failed last month to come to an agreement on how to address the federal budget deficit. The fiscal policy procedure known as sequestration, mandated under the Budget Control Act (BCA) of 2011, began March 1, 2013. As drastic as this sounds, it is only the beginning. Sequestration embodies a series of automatic government spending cuts, totaling about $1 trillion over the next decade. It remains to be seen how that will be felt locally. The cuts are to be made across the entire government, but what it all means for local border crossings is unclear. More than half a billion dollars in budget cuts have been imposed on U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Only a year ago there was concern raised about the fate of 11 small ports across the country, including the Midway port. CBC reported in December 2011 that a leaked presentation authored by the Small Ports Working Group listed the 11 ports as under consideration for closure. When questioned at the time about the presentation, the Canadian federal government backed away from the idea of closing the ports at that time. In an attempt to find out if that report has been dusted off, the Times contacted CBP offices in Seattle. CBP spokesperson Mike Milne provided a statement that a planned furlough

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of employees, along with reductions to overtime and a hiring freeze, will increase wait times at ports of entry (including international arrivals at airports) and reduce staffing between land ports of entry. Furlough notices have gone out to all 60,000 employees warning they have to take up to 14 days unpaid leave between now and the end of the fiscal year on September 31. “CBP continues to evaluate further impacts of sequestration on our operations. Because the length of the sequestration as well as funding levels through the end of the fiscal year are unknown at this time, it is difficult to project the impact of the reductions on individual employees or job occupations,” said the CBP statement. According to an article by international legal experts (online at mondaq. com) CBP Deputy Commissioner David Aguilar issued ‘guidance’ over the weekend about CBP’s revised operations. “CBP has announced the sequestration cuts will be made equally across the agency, with no preference by port of arrival,” says the article. “Going forward, CBP maintains no individual ports would actually close and that the agency would not take shortcuts on security and safety.” According to the CBP website, sequestration will end when Congress passes legislation that undoes the legal requirements in the BCA and that they may reduce hours of service at select ports of entry. These reductions will be made in a way that minimizes the impact to operations. Any changes to service hours will be port-specific and will be determined at the local level.

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Thursday, March 14: St. Patrick’s Open Mic Night from 7-9 p.m. at Christina Living Arts Centre. Think Green. Think Irish! Free Admission Saturday, March 16: Bored Room Bistro Grand Opening, noon to 9 PM. All you can eat lunch & dinner buffets, pizza eating contests, scrabble & crib tournaments, door prizes. Saturday, March 16: Kettle Wildlife Association Awards Banquet. Doors at 5 p.m. and dinner at six. Monday, March 18: Community Futures Greenwood, free job search workshops. Registration required. See ad in this week’s paper. Wednesday, March 20: Free drop-in workshop at Greenwood library at 6:30. How to use Library-to-Go, an online source of downloadable E-books and MP3 audiobooks. Bring your library card number and have a valid email address. Wednesday, March 20: Families in Motion Screen Time Challenge from 1-4 p.m. Play board games or just to read a book. To encourage kids to try various different activities over Spring Break as alternatives to the TV or computer. Saturday, March 23: Greenwood Legion Easter Meat Draw, 3 p.m. sharp, draws for turkeys and hams. Everyone welcome. Saturday, March 23: 2nd annual Midway Bazaar & Craft Sale at Midway Ice Rink from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Info 250-449-6804. Proceeds to Midway Ice Rink. Saturday, March 30: Kettle River Lion’s Easter dinner starts at 5 p.m. at the Rock Creek Fall Fair Pavilion. No tickets needed and children are welcome. Month of March: Kettle River Woodcraft customer appreciation, 15% off all clothing, any purchase will enter you for a $50 gift certificate. Through April 30: Volunteer Tax Preparation Clinic. Tuesdays 6:307:30 p.m. @ Selkirk College Room 1 and Wednesdays 1-3 p.m. @ 174 Market Avenue, Room 1.

REGULAR EVENTS: Mondays: Rock Creek Guiding Unit from 3:30 to 5. Info Linda Sheppard 250-445-6718. Mondays: Midway Art Club meets from 2 - 4 p.m. Info: 250-4492673. Mondays: Pokino at the Greenwood Seniors Centre, starts at 1 p.m. Mondays: Legion drop in crib at the Greenwood Legion 7 PM start. $3 for the evening. Mondays: Community Learning Place from 10 to noon, twice a month for help with basic computer use, iPhone, Math, Writing, or Reading. For a complete schedule, drop by the library or visit greenwood. bclibrary.ca Monday - Saturday: Drop-in social at the Greenwood Seniors Centre, Mon/Wed/Fri - 9-11 a.m., Tues/Thurs/Sat - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday & Thursdays: Free Yoga Classes, 6 – 7:30 pm at Greenwood Elementary. Must register with Selkirk College. For more info call Diane 250-445-6364 Mondays and Thursdays – March 18 to April 11: Dr. John McDougall’s total health solution for the 21st Century. Rock Creek

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Medical Centre, 10:30 a.m. to noon. March 18 – “A Common Sense Approach”. March 21 – “Five Dietary Myths”. Info 250-446-2522 or 250-446-2517. First & Third Monday: Midway Village Council meeting; 6:30 p.m. with a delegation or 7 p.m. if none. First & Third Monday: The Bridge Drop-in Centre in Midway is open from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. First Monday: Greenwood Seniors Centre meeting at 2 p.m. Info: 250-445-2290. Second Monday: The Bridge Drop-in Centre sorting day 10-2 p.m. All helpers are appreciated. Second & Fourth Monday: Greenwood City Council meeting at 7 p.m. Third Monday: Bridesville Women’s Institute meets at 11 am. Info: 446-2210 or 446-2121. Third Monday: Frolicking Fancies – the Greenwood Red Hat Ladies Group meet monthly in Greenwood. Information Francine 250-4456734; or Shirley 250-445-9908. Third Monday: Discover Rock Creek Society meets in the WBES library at 6:30. Last Monday: Kettle River Recreation Commission meets at the Rock Creek Trading Post at 7 p.m. Info: 250-446-2624. Tuesdays: AA Meetings at McArthur Centre in Greenwood at 8:00 pm. Tuesdays - Feb 26 - Apr 30: Bible Study – The Last Seven Sayings of Jesus from 7-8 p.m. at the Rock Creek Medical Centre. Tuesdays & Thursdays: Taekwondo 6-7 p.m. West Boundary Elementary Gym. $55 for uniform; lessons are free. Instructor Bo Macfarlane. Tuesdays and Thursdays: Kettle River Art Club meets from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. In McArthur Centre. First Tuesday: Elks #493 monthly meeting at the Slavonic Hall in Grand Forks at 7pm. Info: 250-442-2856 or 250-442-4276. Second Tuesday: Greenwood Board of Trade meets at 7 p.m. upstairs at City Hall. Third Tuesday: Kettle Valley Wildlife Association meets at the range in Rock Creek at 7 pm. Wednesdays: Boundary Guiding Unit Midway. Info Elaine Fromme 449-2309 or Sue Fielding 250-445-9955 Wednesdays: Greenwood & District Business Assoc. meeting. Anglican Church at 7 pm. Wednesdays: Drop in Bingo at Greenwood Seniors Centre, starts 5:30 pm. Wednesdays: Belly Dancing at Bridesville Hall from 6:30 – 8 p.m. No experience necessary. Free. Info: 250-446-2942. Wednesdays: Midway Crib Tournament – Bored Room Bistro 607 Eighth Avenue, Midway at 6:30 p.m. First Wednesday: West Boundary Senior Housing Society meeting at 1 pm in Parkview Manor Midway. Second Wednesday: Boundary Citizen’s Patrol meets at Midway Senior’s Centre from 7 - 8 pm. Info: Wayne 250-449-2191, Paul 250-445-2111, or Wolfgang 250-446-2455.

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Quote of the Week: In great affairs men show themselves as they wish to be seen; in small things they show themselves as they are. ~ Nicholas Chamfort (1741 - 1794)

Joke of the Week: There were four teenagers who played hooky one morning. Upon coming to class in the afternoon, they reported that their lateness was because their car got a flat tire. “That’s fine,” the teacher said, much to the students relief. “But there was an oral test this morning which you boys have to make up, so please have a seat and take out a piece of paper. Now for the first question, which tire was flat!”

Third Wednesday: Rock Creek Women’s Institute meet for a potluck lunch at 11:45. Info: 250-446-2454 or 250-446 -2608. Third Wednesday: Main River Women’s Institute meets in Westbridge at 10 a.m. Info: 250-446-2616. Third Wednesday: Rock Creek & Boundary Fair Assoc. meets at 7 pm at the pavilion from March through November. Info: 250-446-2465. Thursdays: Singing Kettles choir group meets for practice - 4 p.m. at St Mary’s Church in Kettle Valley Thursdays: Kettle River Art Club Thursdays: The Riverside Artists meet from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Kettle Wildlife Hall. First Thursday: Rock Creek Medical Society meets at 7 p.m. in the boardroom of the clinic. First & Third Thursday: Food bank at the Evangel Chapel at 11 a.m. Donations welcome. Info 250-445-2125. Second & Fourth Thursday: Kettle River Lions Club meets at 7 p.m. in the Medical Clinic boardroom at Rock Creek. Thursdays: Art of Balance at West Boundary Elementary 4 to 5 p.m. – drop in fee. Thursdays: Pirana Poker Tour BC Tournament – Bored Room Bistro 607 Eighth Avenue, Midway at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays: Midway Summer Reading Club at the library. 10–11:15 a.m. – Age 4 to 10. Fridays: Bingo at Greenwood Community Hall. Doors open 5 p.m., early bird 7 p.m. Progressive jackpot. Fridays: Coffee at Midway Seniors Centre from 9:30 - 11. Fridays: Greenwood Legion 8-ball Tournament at 7 p.m. $2 per person - $1 to Legion & $1 to the pot, winner take all. Fridays: Overeaters Anonymous 11 a.m. - 12 noon at St. Jude’s Church in Greenwood. Fridays: Greenwood Legion Darts Night at 7 pm $3 drop in fee. Third Friday: Movie nights at Midway Community Hall; 7 p.m. Bring your own travel cup. $2 includes movie, drink and a popcorn. Saturdays: Lion’s Club Meat Draw, at Prospector Pub in Rock Creek. Starts at 3 p.m. Saturdays: Greenwood Royal Canadian Legion Canteen open 1-6 pm. Meat draw 3:30 p.m. Saturdays: Christina Lake Indoor Public Market 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Christina Lake Village. Info: 1-866-460-9447. Saturdays: Rock Creek Market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. First Saturday of every month: Pancake breakfast at the Greenwood Legion from 8 - 11 am. First Sunday: Royal Canadian Legion Br. #155 meets at 2 p.m. Greenwood Public Library: Open Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat. Opens at noon. Greenwood Seniors Centre Thrift Store: Open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday 11 a.m.- 3 p.m.

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Reserve set at $2M Hospital board requisitions $6.6 million in total At their meeting on March 4 tion of water stewardship through Councillor Marguerite Rotvold MIDWAY LIBRARY the Kettle River Water Wise Initiative and green space zeroscaping at told Midway council that the West locations around the village. Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital Board has voted to put $2 mil“We are carbon neutral for 2012 with the purchase of 81 tonnes lion aside in a reserve fund in 2012. The total requisition for this year will be of offsets,” Peters told council. The village has $6,623,000 with $2 million going into the reserve agreed to purchase offsets from the Darkwoods Preservation Project – at no more than $25 per fund. tonne. *** Midway council posted their first Climate Ac*** Council voted to back a request for a letter of tion Review Incentive Program (CARIP) report. As a signatory to the Climate Action Charter the support from MP Alex Atamanenko that cites a village has a mandatory requirement to present recent decision by Canada Post to review every post office across the country in the report at a public meeting. It an effort to move toward a “new must then be submitted to the provsmaller retail model”. ince in order for the municipality to The motion passed by council be eligible for 2012 CARIP grants. stated that while they understand Tammy Peters explained that the the need for Canada Post to look report lists what actions have been at a new business model, it is of taken in 2012 as well as proposed acvital importance to residents and tions in 2013. businesses that rural communiListed among those actions comties maintain the current level of pleted in 2012 were support for services. Earth Day through the website and *** community newsletter, replacement Administrator Penny Feist of lights on the community Christreported that according to Fire mas tree with LED lights, the estabMARGUERITE Chief Walter Osellame the delishment of a community recycling ROTVOLD partment now has 33 members; drop-off for beverage containers, provision of an informal drop-off program for however, most of those new members are from yard waste, spring and fall cleanup of community outside the village. “While 33 is a good number that still leaves us compostable material, and introduction of chipvery low in local members,” said Mayor Randy ping at landfill site. Other actions completed in 2012 include the Kappes. Councillor Gary Schierbeck said that with expansion of the community garden and addition of drip irrigation and timers, installation only 12 village residents on the department there of energy efficient lighting in a number of mu- might be only four or five available to provide ininicipal buildings, insulated rubber matting was tial response to a fire at any one time. Meanwhile Osellame and Ross Bayles have placed in the arena, and a 10 per cent reduction in power consumption on the water account was been surveying access routes and properties to reported due to water conservation measures and determine the boundaries of the proposed contract fire service. education. Feist said the fire department would make deProposed 2013 actions include an education campaign for open burning, partnering with terminations on a request-by-request basis after Greenwood on the Community Forest, looking interest for fire response has been confirmed. into anti-idling policies, an assessment of street Each request for fire response will require a prebase and pavement within the village, looking at incident plan. *** a Green Buildings policy, consideration of a joint Council voted to nominate the Midway Comprocurement opportunity for energy assessment on municipal buildings, possibly changing win- munity Garden for a Hometown Heroes spondows and the furnace at municipal hall, promo- sored by earthday.ca.

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Accident claims life of Grand Forks woman

On March 6 a single vehicle accident on Hwy 3 approximately 7.5 km north of Greenwood took the life of the lone vehicle occupant who was later identified as 70 year-old Sheila Ann Hackett of Grand Forks. Midway RCMP and West Boundary Highway Rescue responded to the accident at approximately 9:45 a.m. According to RCMP’s West Kootenay Traffic Services, Hackett’s 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe was westbound at the time of the accident and lost control entering a sharp corner. The sports utility vehicle left the road on the right, overturned and then crossed again where it came to rest in a ditch. RCMP said the driver was transported to Boundary Hospital in Grand Forks where she succumbed to her injuries. “Road conditions were slippery with some slush and light snow falling at the time,” explained West Kootenay Traffic Services Sgt. Der-

rick Donovan. It was suggested that Hackett might have had a heart attack, although RCMP say the BC Coroners Service has not yet determined the cause. “We are unsure of the cause of the accident, however it’s suspected that the deceased may have had a coronary event that might be a cause to it but it is currently under investigation,” Grand Forks RCMP’s Staff Sgt. Jim Harrison said. Hwy 3 was reduced to one-lane alternating traffic for several hours. Next of kin have been advised. Police would like to remind motorists at this time that winter conditions are still upon us and to take extra caution and drive to the road conditions. Investigation is ongoing by West Kootenay Traffic Services and the Coroner Service. With files from Sascha Porteous of the Grand Forks Gazette.

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The whole Western Boundary Community is invited In the past, the meals have been excellent and it has been great fun to dine with your neighbours and friends, which you might not see at any other time.

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Lions offer free Easter dinner

WOLFGANG SCHMIDT Submitted

For the seventh year, the Kettle River Lions will host a free dinner for the West Boundary on Easter Saturday. While there is no charge for adults and children, a donation will be accepted. It gives the person who may not be able to afford a full Easter dinner a chance to mingle with their more affluent neighbours and other community members. Together they will enjoy a full meal of turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, vegetables, dessert and coffee to celebrate the season. Door prizes have been collected and tickets will be issued free of charge upon arrival. The dessert has been kindly provided by the Women’s Institute and by past experience, it fits right in with a full course dinner. Saturday, March 30 is the date. It starts at 5 p.m. at the Rock Creek Fall Fair Pavilion. No tickets needed and children are welcome.

Local photographer Nicole Ferrier was named “Featured Photographer” with this portrait submitted to an online contest focusing on winter as a theme.

R.A.P.I.D. Services It is with some sadness that after 16 years of taking out the trash, R.A.P.I.D. Services is being sold to Kettle Valley Waste Ltd. Kettle Valley Waste is a family owned and operated business in the Boundary area. At present they are picking up the recycling. They will be taking over in April, their first pick-up day will be April 3, as they are changing Midways pick-up day to Wednesdays. Recycling will also be changed to this day of the week. We feel Blest to have served the residents & businesses in the area since 1997. We sincerely thank you all for your support over the years and trust that Kettle Valley Waste will continue to serve you in a friendly and consistent manner. Kettle Valley Waste will honor existing tags from R.A.P.I.D. Services and will continue with the tag-a-bag system. They will still be sold at The Spot and through their office. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support of our bottle & cans project, we raised over $750.00 for the GoGo’s in 2012. Brideville Well Project will get whatever we raise up until April 1, 2013. God Bless You All, Peter & Joanne Relkov & Staff

Photographer takes top honours

Congratulations to Midway photographer Nicole Ferrier of True Blue Photography whose photograph of Emma Geen took top honours in an online photo contest sponsored by Bellevue Avenue. Nicole is featured photographer on the Bellevue Faceook page as well. Bellevue Avenue is a South Carolina company specializing in producing Photoshop Actions and other editing tools. When a photograph is digitally enhanced there are usually several steps necessary to give the photo the pop that it needs. Actions are a way of pre-recording those steps thus making photo editing easier and less timeconsuming. Nicole will celebrate two years as owner of True Blue Photography this June. You can see the colour version of her winning picture and the 10 runner-ups at http://www.bellevue-avenue-theblog.com/winter-inspiration/ You can see more of her work on Facebook at facebook.com/mytrueblue or visit her website at mytruebluephoto.com. REGIONAL DISTRICT OF KOOTENAY BOUNDARY

PROPOSAL TO ADOPT BYLAW NO. 1511 The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary is proposing to adopt Bylaw No. 1511 being a bylaw to replace existing animal control bylaws. The service area for this bylaw includes Electoral Areas ‘C’ & ‘D’ and the Cities of Grand Forks & Greenwood. The intent of this bylaw is to increase impoundment fees, limit the number of dogs in Electoral Area ‘D’ and the City of Greenwood and address the issue of barking dogs. The proposed bylaw may be viewed at the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary ofﬁces in Trail and Grand Forks and the District’s Web page www.rdkb.com. For more information, please contact Elaine Kumar, Director of Corporate Administration, at 1-800-355-7352 or (250) 368-9148 or ekumar@rdkb.com.

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Hockey history on display CHUCK TASAKA Submitted

Did you know that former Greenwood athlete Eugene Peacosh (1966), was part of the famous Edmonton Oil Kings in the mid-’60s – the same team that won the Memorial Cup twice along with famous players like Pat Quinn (’63), Glen Sather (’63) and Jim Harrison (’66)? He played for the Johnstown Jets where all the donnybrook happened. Thus, the movie “Slap Shot” was born. In 1977, Eugene signed with the WHA Edmonton Oilers, but he was traded soon after to Indianapolis Racers for Bryan Campbell. Did you know that in 1908 the Boundary Hockey League was the first league formed in B.C.? Did you know that the Phoenix (B.C.) Hockey Club challenged for the Stanley Cup in 1911 when the team won the McBride Cup, plus the B.C. and International championship. The reply came too late! Did you know that the famous brothers, Lester and Frank Patrick started a league on the west coast that was called the Pacific Coast Hockey Association in 1911, and the B.H.L. teams like Greenwood, Grand Forks, and Phoenix were the unofficial farm teams of the P.C.H.A? In 1942, many Nikkei families were sent to ghost towns in the Boundary-Kootenay district. Young men found a new passion for hockey as they only played basketball and baseball on the west coast. Sacred Heart School and Greenwood High School formed three teams called the Hep Cats, Bruins and Tigers. In the ’50s, the senior team was first called the Monarchs, but they later became the Dynamiters. One diminutive player who was captain of the Monarchs, Martin Aura, was given a tryout with the Penticton Vees. One of the Warwick brothers handed him a Russian leather helmet and

said, “ Hey kid, you’ll need this.” Why do Paul, Steve and Martin Kariya, Dusty Imoo, Dustin Blyflugien, Jim Harrison, Grant Rezansoff, and – as mentioned – Eugene Peacosh all have Greenwood connection? Visit the Greenwood Museum in May and view the Greenwood Hockey History display with all the answers! A mannequin will be outfitted with the old team jersey and equipment. Have you ever seen a dented athletic support? The museum has much more! Greenwood Museum is located on 214 Copper Street and the phone number is: 1-250-445-6355.

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LISTEN TO DR. JOHN MCDOUGALL TO LEARN ABOUT HIS TOTAL HEALTH SOLUTION For the 21st Century Presentations are at the Rock Creek Medical Centre (100 Cut-Off Road, Rock Creek) 10:30 a.m. to noon

Monday, March 18 – “A Common Sense Approach” Thursday, March 21 – “Five Dietary Myths” Monday, March 25 – “Planning Successful Meals” Thursday, March 28 – “Effortless Weight Loss” Monday, April 1 – “Eating In and Out of the House” Thursday, April 4 – “Keeping Healthy Blood Vessels” Tuesday, April 9 – “Winning the War on Cancer” Thursday, April 11 – “Forks over Knives”

For additional information, contact Eileen Steinke at 250-446-2522 or Harald Zinner at 250-446-2517

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Sequestration changes things It was only a little over a year ago that the CBC leaked a document authored by the Small Port Working Group that revealed discussions had been ongoing for the previous 18 months that included talk of closing some border crossings – including Midway. At the time Public Safety Minister Vic Toews denied that anyone on his political staff or department was aware of the Small Port Working Group, adding he believes its existence pre-dated the Harper government’s discussions with the U.S. on a new security arrangement between the two countries. The leaked document, entitled “Initial Results and Path Forward”, shortlisted 11 land port of entry crossings as candidates for closure. At the time officials on both side of the border backed away from the document and life went on. But now the US government budgeting process has hit a wall and a piece of legislation called the Budget Control Act (aka sequestration) was come into play. When the BCA was passed in 2011 it was meant to be a poison pill – something so undesirable that it would force both parties in Congress to negotiate a deal on deficit reduction. Well they didn’t come to an agreement, so now Customs and Border Protection have to finds cuts just like every other government department. Toews said last year that options discussed in the leaked document were no longer part of the negotiations between the two countries. But sequestration has changed things up a bit. It might be tempting for the current CBP director to go over to the filing cabinet to see what kind of analysis and data already exists about where the cuts can be made. Given the importance of access to the U.S. for our businesses it is time to be watchful of our borders.

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Last Sunday was the time change. So when I got up became into the room carrying the kitchen wall clock and fore dawn that morning the first thing I did was crank up proudly announced that this was the last clock she had to the coffee pot. Right after that I went around the house adjust before she’d moved them all ahead an hour. setting all the clocks ahead an hour. Time sure flies when you’re having fun! We sure have a lot of clocks too. I still have to advance the time on the clock radio in the There are three in the kitchen alone. For some weird car. That radio has so many buttons that the task requires reason they all sit on the same side of the room. Under two years at BCIT and a semi-annual refresher course. certain circumstances this might make sense. *** We could have little signs under each clock When I answered the phone the other day A LITTLE – one for Boston time and another for London PERSPECTIVE the connection was pretty bad. So bad in fact and the third for the local time. That might be that I was certain the fellow who called was of some use. using a cell phone. But the kitchen wall clock isn’t even accuIt didn’t help that I was trying to enjoy a rate, because it always seems to beat the other quiet morning and wasn’t wearing my heartwo clocks to the top of every hour by a few secing aids. onds. I guess that, with patience and a good set It baffles me how we ever got sold on cell of batteries, it would eventually catch up with phone technology. The concept is great, but Pat the time change. they should have taken it back to the lab and KELLY A far as I am concerned the clock on the figured out how to make the phone part work microwave is totally redundant. I’ve no idea as well as the landline, which is the technolwhy they put them there. You need the timer of ogy the cell phone is supposed to replace. course – but you don’t need the time. These things cost us more but don’t work as well. They The worst kind of microwave clock is the kind that “fea- call them smart phones now. They probably deserved that tures” the clock flashing continuously whenever the power name right out of the gate though. Even before they could goes out. It will keep flashing to tell you the time isn’t right do texting, Instagrams, GPS and all the other wonderful until you go to the trouble of setting it. But it doesn’t mat- things that they do. ter if you set the correct time or not. Their early claim to that name comes not from their list So here’s this feature that flashes to tell you that the time of features; instead it refers to the fact that the marketing isn’t right – but, if you set the wrong time, it doesn’t flash of the product has outsmarted the average consumer. to let you know that the time isn’t right. It gets confusing. If the Canadian government were ever to rejig the rules But on Sunday I was on top of the clock setting job. around cell phone plans – with the three-year contracts Later, as I was sitting at my computer feeling oh-so smug and costly opt-out clauses– it would be one of the biggest about it all, you can imagine my surprise when Special K wealth redistribution schemes the world has ever seen!

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