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It was anything but the typical “what I did on my spring vacation” talk in Rock Creek Sunday night as Lisa Siewert and six high school students recently returned from Guatemala presented a report on their trip to the community. They travelled to San Antonio Aguascalientes from March 13-24 to work with Hope for Home, a home for children with disabilities. Lisa said the team spent their spring break learning first-hand what life is like in the third world. The evening opened with Pastor Dave Janke of Kettle River Chapel in Rock Creek welcoming over 50 people who had gathered to hear about the trip. Lisa explained that Guatemala is a very poor country with over half of their children under five being chronically malnourished. “On this trip we mostly worked with children,” she said. “Some of them were either neglected, abused or abandoned— or the parents just simply didn’t have the means to take care of their children. It was a privilege for us to be able to go to schools and orphanages and feeding centres and villages to help where we could.” • See GUATEMALA page 4

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Credit Union celebrates decade A special anniversary celebration was held in the West Boundary on Saturday, April 12 as the Heritage Credit Union (HCU) marked the 10th anniversary of the West Boundary branch in Greenwood. The celebration offered members—old and new—cake, coffee and a chance to win a door prize. Two senior directors came from Castlegar to offer their congratulations. Chair of the HCU board Dan Wack, and Edward Rohn, who serves as secretary, both insisted the hard work and dedication of the West Boundary staff and management over the past decade is the main reason for the success of the branch. Joanne Cotter, who served as branch manager for nearly seven years from the time the branch opened,

was at the branch on Saturday as well. Cotter now holds a position at Castlegar branch as Manager, Retail Services. Current manager Donna Durban has been at the helm since December 2010. “It seems like just the other day we started this branch,” Wack remarked. According to their website (heritagecu.ca) HCU was established in 1948 (originally named Castlegar Savings Credit Union). At the time of incorporation assets were $45.00 in share capital and $9 in initiation fees. The average weekly wage in B.C at the time was $42.47. Today HCU has over $148 million in assets with three branches serving the communities of Castlegar, Slocan Valley, and the West Boundary.

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Thursday, April 17: Boundary Minor Hockey AGM, 5 p.m. at the Midway Community Hall. Everyone welcome. Friday and Saturday, April 18 & 19: Healthful Living Weekend with Sid Kettner, MD at the Kettle Wildlife Club House. For more info see the ad in this issue or contact Harald Zinner at 250-446-2517. Saturday, April 19: 8th annual Kettle River Lions Club Community Easter Dinner at the Rock Creek Fairgrounds Pavilion at 5 p.m. Celebrate the season with a dinner - the whole western Boundary community is invited. Free – no tickets needed – just arrive. Donations will be accepted. Saturday, April 26: Annual Fun Night at the RC Legion in Greenwood. Dinner 6 p.m., $15 per person includes $100 play money. Auction 9 p.m. Blackjack, Crown & Anchor, Duck Race. Proceeds to our community’s bursaries. Everyone welcome to join in the fun. For more info call Solange 250-445-6110 or the Legion. Saturday, April 26: Riverside Artists present the Second Annual Art Show 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rock Creek Fair Pavilion. Celebrate Arts and Culture Week. Free admission, door prizes, food available, numerous artists including a display by the students of Marilyn Hansen from the WBES. Sunday, April 27: Biz After Biz from 3 – 7 p.m. at West Boundary Elementary Gym. Open to all members of the community. Supper compliments of Pownall Construction and Form Rental. Tuesday, May 6: Midway Partnership Fund AGM at the Curling Rink at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 10: Midway Mothers Spring Event – Breakfast starts at 8 a.m. at McMynn’s parking lot, Lunch from 11:30 – 2. Raffles, music, vendors and more. Sponsored by Midway Public Library and McMynn’s Family Foods. REGULAR EVENTS: Mondays: Floor curling at Westbridge Hall at 1:30 p.m. $1 per person contact Linda 250-446-2031. 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: Sparks, Brownies Guides and Pathfinders meet from 3:30 to 5 at WBES. Monday - Saturday: Drop-in social at the Greenwood Seniors’ Centre, 9-11 a.m. 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

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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 Little Red School House at 7 p.m. Info Bill Watson 250-446-2325 or Sherry Dalziel 250-446-2997. Monday and Wednesday: 2-3 p.m. Zumba for Women at Kettle River Chapel 1735 Hwy 33, Rock Creek. Info Kathie 250-446-2243. Monday and Wednesday: Country Kids Playschool 8:30 – 11:30 at Rock Creek Medical Clinic boardroom. Tuesdays: AA Meetings at McArthur Centre in Greenwood at 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays: Kettle River Art Club meets from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. In McArthur Centre. Tuesdays & Thursdays: Taekwondo 6-7 p.m. West Boundary Elementary Gym. For ages 6 to 90. Wear loose clothing - lessons are free. Instructor Bo Macfarlane. Tuesdays and Thursdays: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Zumba for Women at Kettle River Chapel 1735 Hwy 33, Rock Creek. Info Kathie 250-446-2243. Tuesdays and Thursdays: Boot Camp at Lions Park in Greenwood from 6-7. $10 drop-in or $60 per month. Info 250-442-3664. First Tuesday: Elks #493 monthly meeting at the Slavonic Hall in Grand Forks at 7 p.m. Info: 250-442-2856 or 250-442-4276. Third Tuesday: Kettle Valley Wildlife Association meets at the range in Rock Creek at 7 pm. Wednesdays: Girl Guides of Canada meet at King of Kings Church Midway. Sparks ages 5-6 and Brownies ages 7-8 meet from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. Guides ages 9-11 and Pathfinders ages 12-14 meet from 6-7:30 p.m. For information call 250-449-2309 or 250-445-9955. Wednesdays: Greenwood & District Business Assoc. meeting. Anglican Church at 7 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 7 p.m. Wednesdays: Senior’s Bingo at 1 p.m. at the Greenwood Senior’s Drop-in Centre. $1 admission. Wednesdays: Storytime at Greenwood Library from Feb. 5 through April 9, at 10:30 a.m. for ages 3-5 with caregiver/parent. Siblings welcome. Wednesdays: Curling club “Fun” league. 1 p.m. $10 drop-in fee. Info 250-446-2242 or 250-449-2869. Wednesdays: Women’s Counseling in Rock Creek and West Boundary: Free and confidential. For information call the STV counselor at

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1-855-441-3131 or 442-3131. Childcare and transportation subsidies are available. Wednesdays: CBAL Parent Child Mother Goose at Midway library. Free program from 11 a.m. to noon - enjoy learning rhymes, easy songs and stories with your child. Kam Holihn will facilitate Mother Goose to caregivers and children under 6. 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 250445-2111, or Wolfgang 250-446-2455. Second Wednesday: Greenwood Board of Trade meets at 7 p.m. upstairs at City Hall. 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 1 p.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: Kettle River Art Club meets from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursdays: Bored Room Bistro Texas Hold’em Poker at 607 Eighth Avenue, Midway at 6:30 p.m. 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. 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: Overeaters Anonymous 11 a.m. - 12 noon at St. Jude’s Church in Greenwood. First & Third Friday: Karaoke at the Royal Canadian Legion in Greenwood. 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. Third Friday: Movie nights at Midway Community Hall; 7 p.m. Bring your own travel cup. $2 includes movie, drink, 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 p.m. Meat draw 3:30 p.m. Sundays: Boundary United Minor Soccer presents Family Fun Soccer. Everyone welcome. Midway Elementary School Field from 10 a.m. to noon. Ages 4 and up. For more information call 250-449-2771. 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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No plans to tear down tennis courts, Kettle says Shilo Freer was in the gallery at the Green- into communication with her and we will keep wood Council meeting on Monday, April 14 and moving forward on that one,” he said. Dalziel reported that other he made the suggestion that the recreation commission be tasked with MIDWAY LIBRARY unsightly properties have been identified and letters are in the the consideration of the feasibility for process of being sent. a dirt bike park for kids. *** He suggested it could replace the The Greenwood Demolition tennis court, saying he would rather see money spent on a bike park than on redoing Derby organizers have been contacted in regards to the tires available at the Demo Derby Site. If the tennis courts. Mayor Nipper Kettle said the city has no plans they are not claimed by May 1 the tires will be to tear down the tennis courts. He added that disposed of by public works. *** while they do need work, the biggest problem is The Greenwood Heritage Society has agreed budget constraints. to act as Community Heritage Commission for Freer noted that dirt is cheap. the city. Council passed a motion making the *** Councillor Darla Ashton raised concerns designation official. *** about the amount of dust city employees are exCouncil passed a resolution directing staff to posed to when cleaning the streets without adcontinue researching crosswalk flags with a goal equate dust protection equipment. Dalziel said he would raise the issue with the of implementing the Pilot Project by May 1. Ministry of Transportation is interested in superintendent of public works. During question period former councillor partnering with the city to run a pilot project usChristopher Stevenson suggested the city check ing crossing flags. It is believed that Greenwood to see that safe work procedures and policies are would be the first in the province to use the flagging system. in place. The pedestrian safety program has been adLast year the city brought in street sweeping opted in cities such as Chicago and Seattle. Plasequipment at a cost of $4,500. tic cylinders installed on signposts on both sides *** of uncontrolled intersections hold several brightCouncil voted to send correspondence to: A thank you to Area E Regional Director Bill red flags. Pedestrians are encouraged to grab a Baird for $4,500 through Area E’s 2014 Grant-in- flag, wave it to gain motorists attention, and then Aid for assistance with the operation of the mu- safely carry the flag across to the other side. Flags nicipal pool which provides a service to all Area are then placed in the holder on the opposite side for another to use. E residents. Ashton supported the crossing flag motion but A cheque for $300 to Kettle Valley Scholarship also pointed out that the bulk of pedestrian traffic and Bursary Society. A letter of thanks to Wayne Durban for his crosses at the Heritage Credit Union – perhaps years of service with the Greenwood Volunteer the busiest crossing in the city, with the bank and liquor store right there. Fire Department. Dalziel told council he has been told a number A letter of thanks to the Greenwood Board of Trade for taking their lead role on the dance of times by highways that the volume of traffic is which raised funds for the Greenwood Economic not sufficient to justify another crosswalk. According to Ryan Oakley, District Program Development Committee. A thank you to Fort Greenwood for the do- Engineer with the Ministry of Transportation nation of paintings – one was sold at auction at an analysis of collision data through Greenwood the dance and the other will be displayed in City was unable to find a single pedestrian collision in the last 28 years. “From a collision stats point of Hall. view, the Greenwood corridor is safe for pedes*** Administrator Robin Dalziel reported that trians as-is.” Council passed a motion to request a crossthe city’s efforts to clean up of various properties continue. Owners of the Dombrowski property walk between HCU and the Yellow Door Bouhas been sent a registered letter with a deadline tique. of April 22 for their response. “We have entered

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Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Training in Midway, BC The Village of Midway, City of Greenwood, BC Ambulance Service (BCAS) and the Justice Institute of BC (JIBC) would like to host an EMR training to support recruitment for the Midway and Greenwood ambulance stations. In order for the course to proceed, 5-6 new staff would need to be hired and available for training. The course will be provided in Midway. Interested applicants must have a Class 4 drivers licence and clean criminal record. When the new staff begins with BCAS, they work as ‘driver only’ employees during the six month probationary period. Following this, BCAS provides the new staff with EMR training through the JIBC and the employee can then begin providing direct patient care for the community. If you are interested in the opportunity, please contact:

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Kari Durban (with mike) explains one of the pictures shown on Sunday evening at Kettle River Chapel as six high school students who spent their spring break volunteering at a home for disabled children in Guatemala. From left are Anna Danyluk, Elijah Sheremeto, Shelby Condon, team-leader and chaperone Lisa Siewert, John Siewert, Kari Durban and Josiah Danyluk.

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The team included five BCSS students: Anna and Josiah Danyluk from Midway, Kari Durban from Greenwood, John Siewert and Shelby Condon from Rock Creek. Joining them was Langley high school student Elijah Sheremeto who formerly lived in the Boundary. “The team definitely had to step out of their comfort zone,” noted Lisa. Those at the chapel on Sunday evening were treated to numerous slides of the trip and the smiling faces and bright shining eyes left everyone moved. The team also presented a three-minute skit that they had prepared for the trip. One photograph showed an outdoor sink that doubles as a place to washes dishes and do laundry and it was reported that most people only have water for part of the day. “I think that their eyes were opened to reality and they see the reality of their own world a little differently now,” Lisa commented. They painted, helped bag and deliver food and also did a program, which consisted of face painting, soccer and animal balloons. On Sunday evening the kids were asked to briefly explain what the trip meant to them. John Siewert said this was his second trip to Guatemala. His family had come across Hope for Home when they went on a five-month trip to the country a year ago and John was the main motivator for getting this return trip organized. “One of the things that changed for me was that, because we were staying at a home for handicapped people I became a lot more comfortable and familiar with ways to bond with them and bring them joy,” John explained. “This trip for me was an eye-opener, it was the first time out of country for me,” Durban commented. “It was seeing what an actual third-world country is like. Just helping the children and hav-

ing the children just let you love them was amazing for me. That was my favourite part—letting all of the children love you and giving you hugs because that is all they wanted from you.” Anna Danyluk said she learned from the people at Hope for Home to be happy and thank God in all situations. “They were always smiling and always happy and thankful. I really learned to thank God in all these situations too. Try to see the good things and try to be positive and not just find the negative stuff.” “This was my first time out of country as well,” Sheremeto said. “I learned how to love everyone everywhere and that God helps everyone everywhere.” Condon said she was moved by how much the little things helped everybody. “It was amazing to see how the simplest things impacted them.” Josiah Danyluk was struck by how happy the people were down there. “They didn’t have much, and helping them made them so happy. Just like us donating C$10 meant so much for them.” To raise funds and prepare for the trip the team met monthly since last fall and was involved in a number of fundraisers: helping in the tea garden at the fair, delivering phone books, selling apple crisps at the Christmas craft fair and a bottle drive. “They were a really amazing group of kids,” Lisa Siewert said of her team. “I am really proud of them and I think as a community we all should be. They were really cooperative. They helped where they were needed and they got compliments from people who normally don’t compliment teens. “Thank you for coming and for supporting us in the many ways,” she added. “It has meant so much to the team and the children at Hope for Home.”

Spring Financial Planning Check-Up As the snow begins to disappear and thoughts of warmer weather become reality, an update to your financial plan may be in order. Now might be a good time to take a look back and think about all the changes that you and your family have experienced over the past year and plan for any updates needed to your financial plan. Any major changes, whether they are personal or professional, can have a significant impact on your family’s insurance needs. A spring time review of your situation will help ensure that you have adequate coverage. If your family has grown, or you plan on getting married this year, your responsibility now extends to another person. Be sure to expand your life and disability coverage accordingly. A divorce, serious illness, or death in the family may also require you to adjust your insurance and estate plans. If you have changed employment or are expecting a raise or promotion soon, then your financial plan needs to be updated. With higher income come higher financial losses to your family if something were to happen to you. If you have lost your job or retired, then it is crucial to replace your group insurance benefits with a personal plan. With rising costs, perhaps you have taken on more debt. If you have purchased a new home, a new car or borrowed to renovate your bathroom, make sure your insurance is adequate to cover all liabilities and interest payments. Spring time is also a good time to give your mutual funds and investment portfolio a check-up. With RRSP season over, it may be a good time to rebalance your portfolio and ensure that your investments meet your risk profile objectives. Consider starting contributions to a Tax Free Savings Account. The more you save on a tax free basis, the more funds you leave in your pocket and out of the tax man’s coffers. If appropriate for your investment strategy, consider selling your nonregistered portfolio of holdings that are in a loss position. A capital loss

must first be used to offset the tax on any capital gains realized in the same year. Any remaining loss can be applied to gains from the previous three years or used in the future. It is important to seek professional advice to determine the best strategy for your situation. December 31 is the deadline to contribute to a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) for your children, grandchildren, nieces, or nephews so that you qualify for the Canada Education Savings Grant for 2014. Recent government budget changes to RESP rules raised the amount on which the CESG is paid to $2 500 from $2 000. So if you contribute $2500 before the end of the year, your RESP will get an extra $500 from the CESG. The budget also eliminated the annual contribution limit and raised the lifetime maximum contribution to $50 000 from $42 000 per beneficiary. If you turn 71 this year, you have until December 31, 2014 to convert your RRSP’s to a Registered Retirement Income fund. Your income, however, can be deferred until the next year to allow you time to start budgeting this extra income for tax purposes. Professional guidance in all these circumstances is essential and can assist you in keeping your insurance, investment and estate plans up to date and allow you to take advantage of any opportunities that may arise. Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with mutual fund investments. Please read the prospectus before investing. Mutual fund securities are not insured or guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.

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Thursday, April 17, 2014 Boundary Creek Times

Students prepare for grad

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In conversation with members of the Class of 2014

Introducing

Thinh Atkinson

When Thinh Atkinson was a 13-year-old student in Grade 8 she came with her family to the Boundary from Nova Scotia. She noticed the difference right away. For one thing there were over 1,000 other kids at the east coast school. “It’s a different feeling, but it is better because I joined a lot of clubs and sports,” states Thinh. “In Nova Scotia I was a little bit intimidated so I didn’t join any sports activities.” While she says she would have never joined any of the clubs in Nova Scotia, she has blossomed at BCSS. She is Student Council President, a member of Spirit Club, she joined the basketball team in Grade 9 and soccer in grade ten as a goal keeper. Thinh has already been accepted at UBC Okanagan for this falls’ intake. She plans to pursue a Bachelor of Science. “After that I hope to further my education and go to medical school and become a doctor,” she confidently announces. “If that doesn’t work then I guess I will go to BCIT and get a certificate in the cardio-vascular pulmonary field.” She says she likes the science courses, and her

favourite is biology. Thinh confesses to wanting to be a doctor since Grade 8, when she took her first science class from Mrs. Baia. “She has a lot of passion and it shows in a teacher,” Thinh said. Thinh has two older sisters and two older brothers, plus a younger brother and another younger sister. When asked what it was like to be the middle child in a family with that many siblings she said, “You kind of have to obey the older ones and look after the younger ones.” Thinh was able to count on her parents for transportation that has allowed her to gain valuable work experience. She worked at Extra Foods in Grand Forks for two years; and last summer was hired at the Greenwood Museum and Visitor’s Centre. She says the museum job is great. “You meet a lot of different people and you just learn a lot of local history. Once I met a deaf family and there was about six of them. We communicated very well by writing things on paper. They were really happy so that sort of brought things into a new perspective. They are optimistic—despite their challenges.” During their grad transition work students this year have been asked to pick an inspirational quote. Thinh choose, “Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.” Obviously, Thinh has taken this to heart.

Perfect hand Leo Jacob proudly shows off his 29 crib hand that he got in a game at the Greenwood Legion Crib Night on Monday, March 10. But he didn’t get to count it because the opposition pegged out before his turn to count. Leo says he’s been playing since he was around eight years old, so he figures it’s taken him probably 65 years of playing to get his first perfect hand. It was Yuko Hasebe who counted out just before Leo. “She was sad, but happy,” recalled Leo. Yuko almost didn’t make it—she said she needed four points and got six. The hand was dealt by Cathy Willis and Paul Richards was the fourth player at the table. Greenwood Legion plays crib every Monday night at 7 p.m.

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Boundary Creek Times Thursday, April 17, 2014

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Is Medicare dead? B.C.’s largest federation of seniors has called on the federal, provincial and territorial governments to negotiate “a new comprehensive health accord that protects, transforms and strengthens our national health care system.” At a recent special meeting held in Vancouver—11 days after the expiry of the national health accord— about 100 seniors unanimously adopted a declaration that quality health care must be available to every resident of Canada without discrimination, and regardless of ability to pay. “All levels of government have a role to play in the delivery of quality and accessible health care,” said Lorraine Logan, President of the 107,000 member Council of Senior Citizens’ Organizations of B.C. (COSCO). “To ensure Medicare is not fragmented, Ottawa must provide coordination, foster innovation, and provide financial support at a level that secures the integrity of the 1984 Canada Health Act,” she said. Michael McBane of the Canadian Health Coalition said the federal government has launched a “stealth attack” on Medicare, with reductions in funding scheduled for future years. “We need a national debate, a national conversation on the future of Medicare,” said McBane, adding that the withdrawal of federal leadership will lead to a fragmentation of service. Wendell Potter, former head of communications at a large health insurance company in the USA, said he walked away from his job when he realized private corporations were not improving access, were not improving quality of care, and looked on health care as a major profit centre. He called on Canadians to carefully examine the misleading language used by those who promote privatization. Seniors at the meeting expressed outrage that the federal government has refused to negotiate a new health accord, effectively ending Medicare as a national program.

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My ears are shot. given time for the old tubes and other ancient circuits to I mean seriously shot. warm up. I am sure that it was working for 30 years in the sawmill So I record almost all of the meetings I attend. that did me in, but there is also the possibility that marIt’s a good recorder—it should be for what it cost. Not riage was what really pushed things over the edge. to mention the fact I was so intent on buying only this parI’m pretty sure that I didn’t get the hearing aids until ticular recorder that I was totally unaware that it is only after Special K and I had tied the knot. So maybe she was a recorder—it doesn’t come with speakers. You can plug to blame. some in or use headphones but there aren’t The two of us talked a lot—or enough—we any exterior speakers built in. A LITTLE were comfortable. There has to be a balance in PERSPECTIVE So I thought I’d bought a busted unit when the amount of time each person talks in order it first arrived. It wasn’t broken though—it for a relationship to last. was just designed to be a recorder—a high If both sides of a couple are hopeless nonquality one to be sure. stop blatherers then they’ll probably drive each My hearing being what it is though I still other batty. sometimes have to put the digital sound file On the other hand if both have taken a vow through a program on my computer to amof silence that won’t work too well either. plify it. Pat I did meet a couple of elderly sisters (siblings But last Monday night when I arrived at KELLY —not nuns) several years ago when I was workGreenwood City Hall to set up my machine ing at Vancouver General Hospital. The two old I didn’t take note of the wall clock that was gals had lived their entire lives together under sitting on the shelf where I put my recorder. the same roof. One of the pair had developed an infection This is a battery operated clock but for some bizarre reaand was doing solitary confinement in an isolation unit. son they programed it to give a tick every second. She only ever had one visitor—her sister would come When I got home and started listening to the meeting in every day, put on an isolation gown and sit with her for it was rather annoying. I finally decided to use the same hours. But they never said a word to each other—I guess audio editor program that I use to amplify some files to try they had already said it all. They both seemed quite com- to filter out the ticking noise. fortable. I managed to do it but the mayor must have a bit of a As I remember though Special K did most of the talk- tick in his voice himself because what came out had some ing in our relationship and, if I was to put some polish on noticeable gaps in the conversation. That was no better the facts, I might try to make a case that I could never get than trying to listen without benefit of hearing aids—so a word in edgewise. I had to go back to the ticking version. Listening to that Most of the time she’d just be repeating what she’d said tick for almost and hour and a half. I was boggled—still already—at my request. Ears this bad really need to be am.

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