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BIG BAND — About 160 grade 6 and 7 band students from Adam Robertson, Erickson and Canyon-Lister elementary schools took part in a May 3 Focus on Youth concert, playing Surge, Sultan’s Saber and

Eye of the Tiger. For more photos from the 26th annual Focus on Youth series of concerts and art show, visit www.crestonvalleyadvance.ca.

Ferguson playing New doctor coming to at Blossom Fest Osprey Medical Clinic

BY LORNE ECKERSLEY Advance Staff

TODAY'S WEATHER

Three years ago, Wendell Ferguson kicked off the Creston Valley Blossom Festival with a musical tour de force that had the audience stomping its feet, howling with laughter and calling for more.

On May 18, he makes a return engagement and he said he can’t wait to get back to play for an appreciative audience and enjoy the hospitality that left him with such a good impression that he isn’t coming alone this time.

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Chalk up another win for the Creston Valley Health Working Group (CVHWG). Dr. Susan Hopkins will be arriving in Creston from England next

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“We are very pleased that Dr. Hopkins has chosen Creston from among many opportunities,” said recruiter Marilin States. “She has been practicing

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Arrest made at Canyon Hall party

BY LORNE ECKERSLEY Advance Staff

A teen party at Canyon Hall on Saturday night required the use of all available police resources, Staff Sgt. Bob Gollan said on Monday.

The party attracted hundreds of young people to the event, which did not have a liquor licence.

After receiving complaints from neighbours, the RCMP set up roadchecks and conducted foot patrols in an attempt to keep order.

The music, a local resident told police, was so loud it measured 72 decibels at his home and 90 decibels on the street outside the hall. “ ‘There is no noise bylaw out here. That’s why we chose the hall,’ is what one of the organizers told one of our members,” Gollan said.

Police received trespassing complaints, seized small amounts of marijuana, found one out-of-control youth who was suspected of having taken LSD, arrested a combative intoxicated male and dumped more than 100 bottles containing alcoholic beverages, Gollan said.

A Canyon Hall volunteer said on Monday that very minor damage had occurred in a washroom and that the hall was left clean by the party’s organizers.

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Creston baker continues family tradition

Who: Yuri Jmaeff What: A full range of baked goods, “99 per cent” from scratch Where: Creston Valley Bakery When: Since 1986 Why: It’s what he learned at his father’s side as a child

BY LORNE ECKERSLEY Advance Staff Yuri Jmaeff said he’s been around a bakery for as long as he can remember.

“Since I was small enough to fall into the bowl of a 20-quart Hobart mixer.” Fortunately, the mixer wasn’t running at the time.

Jmaeff came to Creston from Fruitvale, where he had been running his own bakery for five years, but in a rental property whose owner wouldn’t sell.

“My dad (Alex, a master baker) was in Vancouver picking up supplies and someone pointed out an ad listing a bakery for sale in the Kootenays,” he recalls. “He called me and we decided to check it out.”

Jmaeff agreed to purchase the building, which had been sitting abandoned since the previous operator left town.

“That was in the winter of 1986.

We thought we’d be open by Blossom Festival.”

No such luck — there was a ton of work to do and Alex supervised much of the renovation and rebuild while Jmaeff kept working in Fruitvale. It took eight months of work before opening day.

“Dad said he would help me to start it up, but that it would be my bakery. I always remember him saying, ‘It’s not what you do — it’s how you live your life.’ That was a defining moment for me — I’ve never forgotten those words.”

Jmaeff is proud to have become Creston’s longest serving “food business operator” but has some regrets about never having taken a baking course.

“I learned so much from my dad, who studied baking in Chicago,” he said. “And of course, I’ve done tons of reading. I was invited to write the master baker exams by the American Institute of Bakers, but it just never worked out for me — one of the few regrets in my life is not getting the accreditation for my knowledge — it

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His work at Alex’s bakery in Port Alberni — where the family had relocated from Nelson when Jmaeff was a child — became more formal when he worked for several hours each morning before going off to high school. Even before that, he’d fill in if one of the other bakers called in sick.

After graduating from high school he played junior hockey for a year, did a year at Malaspina College, then went to work for a construction company.

“I mixed mortar for the old Italian bricklayers,” he says. “They loved my mud — it was consistent, never too thick and never too watery. When they had to work overtime they always requested that I get the extra hours, too, so I could mix their mortar!”

Jmaeff smiles when he remembers reading an ad in Washington’s Nickel’s Worth advertiser when he was in Fruitvale.

“There was an ad for a 20-quart Hobart mixer. I needed one so I called the guy in Spokane, but he wouldn’t tell me how much he wanted. ‘You need to come down and see it,’ he said.”

Jmaeff left work that day and drove to Spokane. The owner was a retired German baker, but he still wouldn’t tell the young business owner how much he wanted for the mixer. Eventually, he told Jmaeff just to take it.

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“I’ll come up and see you. We’ll work something out,” said Henry, the baker.

“About a week later, Henry and his wife, Ann, arrived at my bakery wearing their ‘whites’ (traditional bakery garb),” said Jmaeff. “Henry came into the back and just started baking with me. Ann started washing dishes and cleaning up, then she ended up serving customers!”

Jmaeff began fast friends with Henry and Ann, then with their children. He would eventually serve as a pallbearer at Henry’s funeral and remains friends with his offspring.

“Henry was like a second father.

He shared his recipes and taught me so much.”

By investing his life in the Creston Valley Bakery, Jmaeff says he has fulfilled a dream.

“I was renting in Fruitvale and the owner wouldn’t sell to me. I didn’t want to feel temporary and coming to Creston was a great decision. My dad was right when he said, ‘If you want to make a business successful you’ve got to be in it for the long haul.’

“It seems almost unbelievable that on Sept. 16 I’ll have been open for 26 years.”

It was a good business decision when Jmaeff decided to add a deli to the bakery business, he says.

“What better way to get people to taste my bread than to get them to have lunch at my place? And the community has supported me from day one. I still have regular

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customers who came in on that very first day. And I really love to see young families come in to buy their family packs of bread — it’s a very satisfying feeling.

“It still amazes me that customers might have to park a block or two away and then walk down the street to buy my bread.”

Being a “scratch baker” is important to him. Increasingly, it’s something that the market is supporting, too, as customers want natural (he uses no preservatives), healthy food.

A couple of years ago, he introduced a line of artisan breads, using flour milled at the Pride of the Valley Flour Mill, a non-profit enterprise operated in Grand Forks by the Doukhobor Heritage Milling Society.

“That old hammer mill produces the most incredible flour,” Jmaeff says. “I’ve never used any other flour like it.”

There is even more heritage in those artisan breads, too. All are made from a rye sour starter that Alex brought back in a suitcase from Russia a dozen years ago.

“That was pre-911,” Jmaeff smiles. “I don’t think you could get away with that today.”

Much of his bakery’s success he attributes to his employees, many who worked through high school and have gone on to other careers.

“I’m always hearing back from them, asking for a reference or updating me on their life — what a wonderful feeling!”

Support from retailers and restaurants is a big deal to Jmaeff, as well. He supplies locally to, in no particular order, Famous Fritz Meats and Deli, Real Food Café, A Break in Time Caffé, Jimmy’s Pub and Grill, Chatka Family Restaurant, Broaster House, Sirdar Pub, Wynndel Foods, Coffee Creek Café, Crawford Bay Store, Paul’s Superette, Wynndel Foods, Kokanee Inn and the Creston Golf Club dining room.

“It’s great when I go out and see my products in other businesses — what a satisfying feeling. And it reminds me that I’ve always meant to order plastic bags with the bakery’s name on them!”

To celebrate the weekly Meet Your Maker series, Jmaeff will be creating a “Creston sandwich”, using local ingredients when available. And he’s looking for a suitable name for the creation. Drop your suggestion off in an envelope to Creston Valley Bakery and the winning selection will receive a bakery gift certificate.

Do you have suggestions for Creston Valley “makers” who might be featured in this series. They might be food producers, cooks, artists, musicians, artisans — if they make anything, we’re interested. Send an email to publisher@crestonvalleyadvance.ca.

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Dollar store robbed by teens, one with knife

BY LORNE ECKERSLEY Advance Staff

Two males, one brandishing a knife, robbed Your Dollar Store with More at the Creston Valley Mall on Saturday.

The males, believed to be teens, made off with an undisclosed amount of cash. One is described as Caucasian, wearing a grey hoodie, black pants and white sneakers.

The second was dark-skinned and wore a navy blue Roots hoodie, blue jeans and black skateboard shoes.

Anyone with information about

the robbery or the suspects is asked to contact police, said Creston RCMP Staff Sgt. Bob Gollan.

Police Beat Creston police responded to 92 calls for service from April 30-May 6, Gollan said.

April 30 •In a continuing saga, mailboxes on Canyon-Lister Road were vandalized.

•A speeding male driver stopped on Mallory Road was found to be without insurance. He was ticketed for both infractions.

•A local resident reported get-

The Creston Valley Health Working Group (Physician Recruitment) is pleased to announce the pending arrival of Dr. S. Hopkins and her family to Creston!

Dr. Hopkins will be working at the Osprey Medical Clinic.

An announcement from Osprey Medical Clinic will be forthcoming once the clinic and Dr. Hopkins have established her start date.

Our thanks to the physicians of the Creston Valley who continue to provide excellent care to the community, and who support the recruitment and arrival of new physicians to our Valley!

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We offer a K-12 accredited program which is fully recognized by the BC Ministry of Education.

Homelinks’ mission is to provide: • Teacher support to the parent and child.

• A personalized Student Learning Plan.

• Assessment through a portfolio or traditional model.

• Friday classes for all ages – Art, PE, Music, etc.

• A Provincial Graduation Dogwood upon completion of graduation requirements.

For more information please contact Vice-Principal, Gloria Gadacz @ 250 428-2217 ext. 222 or any of our teachers: • Laurie ext. 226 • Coral ext. 224 • Hayley ext. 223

NOTICE Providence Resources and Eagle Plains Resources will be conducting a drill program in the Arrow Creek watershed on or about May 14, 2012.

ting an email from a person claiming to be a family member, requesting money for an emergency. It was determined that the family member ’s email account had been hacked and he has been notified.

•Police were unable to locate two males who were reported to have illegally entered Canada at the Rykerts border crossing. They were also unable to locate a vehicle that might have crossed into Canada near Wellspring Road.

•A small amount of marijuana was seized when a vehicle was stopped by a patrol car on Highway 3A. This is described as “a no case seizure” when the amount is too small for Crown counsel to pursue criminal charges.

May 1 •Police conducted a wellbeing check on an Aldrich Road female and determined she was OK. •An Ash Street resident turned in some old ammunition to be destroyed.

•A well-being check on a Northwest Boulevard male found that he was in the hospital.

•It was reported that 60-80 litres of jet fuel had spilled out onto the ground in the Iron Range after someone shot the cans.

•Two front-load tractors were stolen from a Lister Road property.

•Minor damage resulted to a parked vehicle in a hit and run on Canyon Street.

•Police assisted the Nelson International Border Enforcement Team in arresting a person suspected of helping people cross the border illegally.

•A male who was breaching no contact conditions on Northwest Boulevard was taken to another location.

•An intoxicated female who was walking without shoes on Northwest Boulevard was arrested for her safety

and held overnight in police cells.

May 2 •A female driver sustained minor injuries when her car went off the road near Destiny Bay on Highway 3A. She had to be cut out of the vehicle by a Road Rescue crew.

•A Meadow Wood Road resident complained about harassing calls from Alberta.

•A tractor C-frame was stolen from an Erickson Road property.

•Creston police assisted Nakusp RCMP in the investigation of a sexual assault case.

•A male who appeared to be very confused when he stopped at the Rykerts border crossing was taken to hospital. Gollan credited volunteers from PAWS, who arrived to care for the man’s dog. “They were very good about it,” he said.

•An intoxicated male was arrested in Centennial Park and held overnight in police cells.

•Police attended an Erickson Road residence to keep the peace during a meeting between a landlord and tenant.

•An Elm Street resident reported a theft of mail.

May 3 •A vehicle collided with two elk on Highway 3, but was able to drive away from the scene.

•Police received a complaint about a loud party on 16th Avenue, where vehicles also blocked a driveway.

Unfortunately, the complaint was made the day after the incident.

•A collision was reported on private property on 20th Avenue South.

•Police helped resolve a dispute between renters on 10th Avenue South.

May 4 •Thieves broke in through a rear door of a Northwest Boulevard business and stole a small amount of cash.

•Police are investigating a complaint of threats on

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•A Vance Road resident called to ask police to stop the shipment of shoes back to China after she purchased them on eBay and returned them because they didn’t fit. She was concerned about the legitimacy of the business. Police were unable to help.

•The loss of prescription drugs was reported on Canyon Street.

•The male who was reported last week of not arriving to serve his weekend in jail because he was intoxicated did the same thing again this week. He is now being held until a court determines his fate.

•Three 911 calls routed through the Mount Thompson cellphone tower could not be traced. Laughter could be heard in the background, but no voice message was made.

May 5 •Police are investigating vandalism that occurred during a teen party at a hall on Pitt Road.

•A well-being check on a female on 24th Avenue South revealed that she was okay.

•Police are continuing to try to contact the Alberta owner of a phone that made a 911 call through the Topaz Creek cellphone tower.

•Police discussed gun safety with shooters and their parents after a complaint of shotgun fire at a target was received from the Blackmore Road area.

•Pallets were stolen from a fruit stand on Erickson Road.

May 6 •Police are investigating an assault on Highway 3A. •Thieves jacked up a vehicle on Northwest Boulevard and stole the tires and rims.

•A motorcyclist sustained minor injuries when his bike went down on Canyon-Lister Road.

•A “loud white Ford pickup” drove around a lawn on a Northwest Boulevard residence.

Any questions or concerns please call Sharon Kidd 250-402-6310(h) or 250-428-6911(w)

Please be advised that Town crews will be carrying out their annual hydrant maintenance and flushing program starting May 7, 2012 and continuing for approximately 4 weeks.

During this period, the water may become cloudy. Should this happen, we ask that you flush your lines by running cold water to clear any murkiness.

Thank you for your cooperation during this period.

If you have any questions, please contact the Town Hall during regular office hours at 250-428-2214, ext. 233.

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Original owner takes over Creston Fitness Centre

From page 1 A graduate of University of Birmingham Since Perrin’s first go at it, allows members to work out outBY BRIAN LAWRENCE Medical School in England, Hopkins is married Creston Fitness Centre was owned side of regular business hours.

Advance Editor to Greg, who is originally from Wisconsin. The

by Barbie Wheaton, then Marcus “It’s an important thing to keep an couple has two children, Natasha, 5 and Creston Fitness Centre has come full circle Staginnus and finally Pompu, who alternate, private gym going in the Alexander, 2. — when Dave Perrin took the reins from bought the gym in 2004. The private area, especially for all the people who States said she first learned of Hopkins’ interCharleen Pompu last week, he again became facility offers many advantages, want to work out at times the rec est to relocate through a referral from Health the owner of the gym he started 20 years ago. including a keytag system that centre is not available,� said Perrin.

Match BC. “Back then, Creston didn’t have much of “I immediately wrote to her and told her anything,� said Perrin, who was a local vetabout our community, its culture and geograFollow the Advance online erinarian from 1973-2000. phy,� States said. “Within three weeks, she came Some of the equipment Perrin bought to Creston for a site visit that included some facebook.com/cvadvance decades ago still serves its purpose, augother Kootenay communities.� mented with some top-the-line pieces Pompu Hopkins said by email on Sunday that she twitter.com/CrestonAdvance bought after she purchased the facility. first saw a presentation by Health Match BC in But the gym has seen a decline in members 2008. in the last few years, both after No Boundaries “I realized that I have all the qualifications Health and Fitness opened in 2006 and after and work experience that would allow me to the Creston and District Community Complex work in Canada,� she said. “After our daughfitness centre opened last year (which ultiter, Natasha, was born in 2006, my husband, mately forced No Boundaries to close its Greg, and I started to talk about moving to doors in September). somewhere that our kids could experience To help draw in new members to Creston more of an outdoor lifestyle. Greg is originally Fitness Centre, Perrin has added a couple of from Madison, Wis., but has been in England incentives: three- and six-month new or Music by Don Macdonald | Libretto by Nicola Harwood for 10 years. renewed members get a free month at Canyon “Alexander arrived in 2009 and I reconnected Heights Golf Course, as well as entered in a with Health Match BC early last year. After draw for a week’s accommodations at Perrin’s Sunday, May 13, 2012, 2:30 pm deciding that the Kootenay area might fit the bill, condo in Zipolite, Mexico (condo details at I flew over last October and toured around sevTHE PRINCE CHARLES THEATRE www.vrbo.com/397553). eral towns.

Fitness has always been a big thing for “While I was in Creston I was impressed by CRESTON, BC Perrin’s family. One daughter, Joan, is a fitthe sense of community that came from everyness instructor in San Diego, another, Alicia, one I met. Marilin was a great host and I had Tickets available at Black Bear Books, 1013 Canyon Street, plays volleyball for Trinity Western University, the chance to meet some of the physicians in Creston, BC or by phone at 250-428-2711. and a son, Gordon, plays volleyball on the town, who gave me the impression they worked national team. hard but also had a good work-life balance and Adults $25/Seniors and Students $20 were enjoying raising their families in the valley. We think that the climate and spectacular DLC Whitehouse Mortgages surroundings will make for the perfect place for our family to grow up, too.�

Hopkins will be working out of the Osprey Medical Clinic, where Dr. Raphael Elemuo, Mortgage Broker another CVHWG recruit, began to practice last “I work with over 90 different October. lenders to ďŹ nd you the best ratesâ€?

With Deanna Ibbitson, M.Sc. “While she was in Creston I could sense her falling in love with the place,� States said. “In Cell: 250-402-3903 correspondence later she talked about the community’s opportunities and about our dean_bala@yahoo.com www.deanbala.com many culture events, along with things like the farmers’ market and the community complex.

I think she felt that we were what we said we were.� “This is a very exciting announcement for Tues May 22, 6:30-8 pm the CrestonCould Valley,�

Ron the Toyota you Mayor please take 250 said 402-9839 number out of my advertisement. I am working out of the Creston Valley Realty on Monday. “It shows that the town andnow so I will just be using my cell for my mortgage clients.

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FOR THE RECORD In the April 26 Advance, a letter to the editor written by Michael Bunn contained an error in fact and made unsubstantiated implications. The job titles of “municipal services coordinator, approving officer and chief building inspector� describe the responsibilities of one Town of Creston employee, not three.

In the letter's last paragraph Bunn asked whether Mayor Ron Toyota and RDCK Area B director John Kettle, when attending events at Creston and District Community Complex “either alone, or with their wives or a group of friends ‌ pay their support at the gate or ‌ slide through for free on their influence.â€? It is the Advance's belief, and experience, that both men are assiduous in not taking unfair advantage of their elected positions.

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If you don’t happen to believe that globalism, the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund and Monsanto are the answers to the needs of people and their countries (not countries and their people), you might be wondering at the surprise and angst in the last week when voters in France and Greece tossed out their governments.

Chalk it up to a refreshing display of sanity, I say.

Now, let me make it clear that I am not saying that the new leaders will suddenly reverse the fortunes of their respective countries. I’m too cynical about party politics to believe that.

But from my point of view it is cause to celebrate that there might be just the slightest glimpse that in those countries people are beginning to reject the endless interference that the European community has foisted upon them.

This wrapping together of an array of dramatically different economies and cultures was not, repeat not, designed to benefit individuals. It was a top-driven scheme supported by global corporations who wanted freer and easier movement of assets in Europe, to impose values to create a generic entity and to have ways to punish countries that didn’t toe the line. In our travels in Italy, we were told time and time again that the most obvious change brought about by the switch to the Euro was that prices rose dramatically.

Not wages, not social benefits, not hope. Prices.

It’s hardly surprising that a country like Greece has had difficulty falling into lockstep with Germany.

Angela Merkel and her party have led the way in pushing for austerity, which is all well and fine when the policies affect only the country they govern. But Greeks have every right to resent the imposition of policies driven by a country that 70 years ago invaded their shores.

In pre-Euro days, the Greeks might not have had the most vibrant economy, but it was theirs.

In their history, Greeks have been enormously influential in the arts, education, philosophy, economy and almost every aspect of orga-

Then the Greek government fell for the same line. It started to expand services — not a good thing when your culture means looking after your family. Greece doesn’t have oil and gas reserves or a great manufacturing sector or great tracts of land to support industrialized agriculture or multitudes of natural resources, so entering into the borrowing frenzy wasn’t a great idea. After all, the easiest way for a government to ease the burden of debt is grow its way out of it. It’s Lorne Eckersley the same with individuals — debt doesn’t seem like nized life one can cite. And then, a big deal if your income rises suddenly, they were being told by steadily. their leaders that they were stupid The European plan to move to a and that they had to kowtow to single currency (ask a Brit if the their influential neighbours to the United Kingdom will eventually north. What did Greek leaders do move to the Euro and you can so they could be accepted into the almost anticipate the answer: “Not European Community and be bloody likely�) was as certain to allowed to dump their Drachmas have problems in difficulties as it and embrace the Euro? They lied, was to be popular in boom times. telling Germany and the other Planning for good times is easy, but powerhouses that they had adoptnow Europeans are learning, the ed the expected economic meahard way, that there isn’t a simple sures and achieved the required way out of bad times. goals. It was nonsense and the Shrinking governments and cutother countries knew it. Welcome ting taxes has become such a manto the club, Greece was told. tra from the political right, which In no time at all, international has learned if you say the same banks swooped in. Here was a words over and over that eventualcountry whose people had tradily people begin to believe they tionally had a cash economy. They must be true, that it is easy to fall saved for purchases and made into line and adopt the austerity them when they had sufficient approach. The problem is that drafunds. Suddenly, cheap loans — matically cutting spending in slow available because Greece was now economies has precious little backed by the more powerful record of success. economies in Europe and the By defeating governments who belief that there is strength in have been putting more effort into numbers — were on offer. Why doing what the big bosses want than save for months and years when they have in listening to their citiyou can borrow at low interest zens, the people of Greece and rates and enjoy youy new home or France have sent a message that car or consumer goods today? It’s should be heard beyond their borthe new way, the people were told, ders. I wonder what the chances are and they didn’t have to look far that it will be heard? north to see it was true. So they Lorne Eckersley is the publisher of borrowed. the Creston Valley Advance.

This is the Life

Lojong slogan 41: Good in the beginning, good at the end

When you start your day, it’s a good idea to take at least five minutes to think about what you are doing with your life, in general, and with the coming day, in particular. Instead of just launching into your shower and your first cup of tea or coffee, you could begin your day with something in mind beyond getting to work or getting through your to-do list. In particular, you could look at each day as an opportunity to deepen your spiritual awareness and to practice kindness and compassion. Zen students can practice this conscious living by sandwiching each day with meditation.

At the end of the day, before you fall asleep, instead of just flopping into bed with a book or turning out the light and settling in for sleep, it’s

also a good idea to take at least five minutes to review how you realized your intention to live your life on a spiritual basis. You could begin by appreciating the times you joined

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your spiritual principles with the various activities and encounters that day. Then you could reflect on the times when you lost your connection to those principles and acted accordingly.

The idea is not to beat yourself up for losing awareness of your spiritual values; nor is it to give yourself a medal for being “good�.

You do not need to blame yourself or to blame anyone else. The idea is simply to take note so that you can shift your energy gradually in the direction of kindness and awareness of the highest values that you want to bring into your daily life.

Living life on a spiritual basis is a lifetime journey, but that journey takes place one day at a time, one moment at a time. You cannot do anything about days gone by, and speculating about the future can be overwhelming and pointless.

See ZEN’S, page 7

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Fishing town contest needs votes

To the Editor: Hats off to Myrna Johnson for nominating Creston in the World Fishing Network’s Ultimate Fishing Town contest. I went directly to the site voted and made my comment.

We have so many great lakes, rivers and streams to fish, let alone the beautiful scenery in the valley. I had tried last summer by emailing some of the fishing shows and get them to cover some of our great bass fishing in Duck Lake. How awesome would this be to win? Just maybe our road out to Duck Lake will get fixed so we won’t need four-wheel drive and to hold our tongue just right and cross our fingers!

Everyone be sure to vote and check out www.worldfishingnetwork.com/uft.

Barb Ogilvie Wynndel

Vendor to boycott Lions street fair

To the Editor: An awkward situation has arisen between the Creston Valley Blossom Festival committee, the Creston Lions Club and the Creston Valley Farmers’ Market, in that it appears the Lions club in pressuring the Blossom Festival committee (which holds the lease on Millennium Park for May 19) to restrict which vendors can partake in the farmers’ market on May 19.

A letter has been received by the organizers of the farmers’ market stating that only produce or food vendors can participate, they cannot accept applications from craft vendors for this market, any applications already accepted must be returned and the vendors informed that they must apply to the street fair sponsored by the Lions club in the Spirit of Creston Square if they wish to sell their crafts that day. Where is our freedom to make choices? As vendors, we have always had the choice to go to the Spirit Square, farmers’ market or any other craft fair that may have been taking place that day.

Does the Lions club really believe that telling us where we have to participate will make us change our minds?

If anything, it will do exactly the opposite and we don’t go anywhere, so everyone is the loser — the Lions club, the farmers’ market, the vendors and, most of all, the customers. I would hope that through some serious negotiations a compromise can be reached

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From page 6 But you can look at each day as a practice period, with a beginning and an end. You can realize that we create our future lives by what we think, say and do in the present moment. Each day is a new beginning. When taking

that would be a win-win situation for all three groups and not a lose-lose for everyone.

As a farmers’ market vendor for many years, but not involved on any committee regarding the farmers’ market, I resent the fact that the Blossom Festival committee and the Lions club feel they have the authority or right to tell me where I can sell my craft. Any crafter has the right to choose either the market or the street fair or any other fair that may be taking place on the same day. Does this mean that a precedent will be set and the Lions club can soon be telling other service organizations that they can no longer be hosting pancake breakfasts?

Yes, the Lions club does a lot of community service, and there are many other organizations in Creston that do the same good deeds but they don’t tell others what they can and cannot do. The vendors of the farmers’ market are local, belong to and volunteer for some of these organizations and spend their money in the valley. Does this not count?

Some of these very vendors who have been advised that they are not to sell at the May 19 market but must sell at the street fair have paid their yearly stall fee and are now being restricted from using what has been paid for.

What about loyal customers, both local and out of town, who come to the market and expect their favourite vendor to be there only to be told that the Lions club and the Blossom Festival committee have restricted them from being there? This puts a lot of stress on the volunteers of the market. What kind of impression does this leave about Creston? I have already had phone calls from Alberta asking about this year’s farmers’ market. What am I supposed to tell them?

I have the right to choose at which event I will display and sell my craft, and that choice should have no bearing on decisions regarding future locations for future farmers’ markets.

As a matter of principle, I will not be attending any event sponsored by either the Blossom Festival or the Lions club on May 19.

I thought we lived in a democracy, not a dictatorship.

AnitaSE Wellspring 2012 Fusion Creston

to our community and to the creation of a better world. Because of their work, the life of many people is a little better.

We should be thankful to have people like Alex Nilsson in our midst. Alex is a shining example of an individual who has shown the rest of us what it takes to make our community and our world a better place to live in. While Alex is the most outstanding citizen far and wide, there are many more at work, and some because of him. The Therapeutic Activation Program for Seniors is only one of many creations helping seniors to have a better life that is here because of Alex’s work and dedication.

There are a hundred volunteers at work to make Gleaners function.

Gleaners is not only helping the needy but is contributing thousands of dollars for worthwhile causes into the community. It is doing a lot for a cleaner environment by helping in reusing clothing, hardware and many other items that would otherwise be wasted.

There is a long list of many other groups and individuals doing great services to our community and often filling the voids left by our governments.

The arts community is flourishing.

Small farmers and gardeners are providing healthy, fresh fruit and vegetable without poison and without polluting the Earth by transporting it thousands of kilometres. We are well on our way to making out valley a showcase to the world, where wealth is measured in health and happiness. The people of the Creston Valley and, it seems, most Canadians want a different Canada than the one our quasi-dictator prime minister is trying to force on us.

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” That was true in Margaret Mead’s time and is true today.

Henry Dahle Creston

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When we appraise how we have done every evening before sleep, we have a chance to learn from the day that we have just lived, and then let that day go completely.

Suggested practice: Notice how easy it is to get so caught up with your life that you never have a chance to see it in a larger perspective. What happens if you take even a little time at the beginning or end of the day to step back and look at what you are doing? Notice what makes you remember your commitment to spiritual awareness,

kindness and compassion; and what makes you forget.

This column is a long series of short essays exploring the meaning of the Lojong Slogans.

It is inspired by the work of Judy Lief.

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Where does one find a bleeding heart?

There are a few, not many, that are of the bleeding heart kind and even less, that actually are bleeding hearts. I asked someone what they thought of when they heard the words “bleeding heart”. For them, it conjured up thoughts of

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someone who is acting unusually emotional or sentimental towards somebody or something that is in the slightest difficulty. Well, I’ll let you deal with that while I get into something I know a bit more about. When I refer to a “bleeding heart” group, I am thinking of a small group of very delicate spring wildflowers.

It’s not very often I go out of the Creston area to explore, much less write about it. However, at the end of April I did make it as far as VanDusen Botanical Garden in Vancouver. There, as well as in the Lower Mainland, I was spellbound by the vast array of diversely coloured and showy flowering shrubs. There were masses of flowering rhododendrons, azaleas, laurels and viburnums, just to name a few, of many colors and shades. But the focus of my thoughts here is on the masses of wild bleeding heart flowers that completely transformed large patches of the forest floor from winter browns to soft pink hues.

Thousands of heart shaped flowers hung from fragile 10-inch stems.

While this plant is plentiful west of the Cascade Mountains (near Hope), it is found only in a few sparsely scattered locations in the Kootenays.

Of course, in local gardens, if you haven’t already, you will soon find a garden variety of bleeding heart displaying its pendant, red “hearts”.

It is only a slight mystery to me why this plant is called bleeding heart; however, it is a greater puzzle to me why members of this group are

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called “fumitories”. This name, fumitory, is based on the root meaning “smoke of the ground (earth)”. The only explanation I have for this group name is that some members of the group have bluish-green foliage, which, perhaps, gives the appearance of smoke.

The very small fumitory family also includes several members that are not red or pink but are white or yellow.

Otherwise, they have very apparent similarities. A white one, that is in the “same room” with bleeding hearts has a very contrasting name, Dutchman’s breeches. Early in April, I saw little colonies of it in shady woodlands in southern Washington. You may find it more southerly also in Idaho and also on the east side of the continent where it is much more common. It would be a rare find to spot it here; that is, not in someone’s garden. (The flower has a small resemblance to pants hung upsidedown on the clothesline).

The other significant and somewhat more common member of the “smoke of the earth” group, that you are likely to find, is, corydalis. Like other members of the group, you can find this yellow- or golden-flowered kind in open woods.

Steer’s head, with a name that doesn’t seem to fit in with bleeding heart, may be found in elusive pockets in the Kootenays. However, look for another, single-flowered bleeding heart that shows off a white or sometimes pink bloom.

Some members of the bleeding heart family, like corydalis, steer’s head and Dutchman’s breeches and off-the-continent varieties, just might be found, locally, in the gardens of some unusualflower buffs. So, if you have missed them, check in with your gardening friends.

Ed McMackin is a biologist by profession but a naturalist and hiker by nature. He can be reached at 250-866-5747.

The art of disorder, disease and disability

I am disordered and disabled but not diseased. Now, you may be wondering what on earth this topic has to do with cultural perspectives, and as I’m writing, so do I. Perhaps as an artist, it has to do with the disability I have (multiple sclerosis is a disorder not a disease) that can often keep me from doing what I love, which is a lot more than just painting.

My life has been full of disorder for several months now, with the upswing of MS leading to a downswing of ability and order. It spreads like a disease.

We’ve all been told the stories of how the infirm and aged (lots of the three Ds there) in some cultures are cast out — left in the deserts of sand or ice, sometimes put out to sea. Then there are stories of the members of the community turning their backs

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Wild bleeding heart, where it is plentiful, transforms the forest floor.

on those who are not ordered, able or at ease. Shunning those whom we consider different (a fourth D) is something that still goes on even in our own culture.

standing, though I’m able now to respond with a smile instead of leaving in tears. When I was younger and used a cane, I told one person in a moment of weakness that I’d been bit by a shark while scuba diving in Australia and was still in recovery. (Thank God they didn’t want to see the scars!)

They say that MS is the invisible disability, disorder, disease.

Because you can’t see it, you don’t believe it’s real (this is a delusion that I still suffer from at times). Whenever I feel well, I head off hell-bent for leather because I have so much to make up for. What I have to make up for I really don’t know, because I am always, no matter how I feel, doing as much as I can.

I think in the end, it is our culture’s push for perfection. The fact that we are supposed to go, go, go, get, get, get, be, be, be. I suffer from feeling like I should be on the rollercoaster — for years, I suffered from the feeling that I’m less because I’m not able anymore. Having been part of the push for perfection, it was a long fall, and took a long time to orient myself into the strange world I now live in.

Periodically, I still fall prey to the wish for perfection, push myself too hard and… lose the ease in disease, the order in disorder and the ability in disability. There is a Japanese proverb that says, “Fall down seven times, stand up eight.” I think I’m on 35/36.

Lori Wikdahl is a Creston Valley artist.

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I have spent years trying to take the “dis” out of disability and disorder and tried to become at ease with disease. It is not an easy task. I live in a never-ending cycle of wellness/ illness. Sometimes I do so well that I tell myself that I’m cured, then try to attempt and accomplish all manner of things that I’m unable to, because I’m not cured — I’ve just become so at ease with disease and become so (dis)abled and ordered that wellness for prolonged periods of time leads to a psychological war in my head, with the rational part of my brain giving in to the part of me that says, “No, really, this time I’m sure I’ve cured us. You’ll see!”

Perhaps that is what this column is really about: the sense of failure that I never thought I’d get over.

Even though I have accomplished many incredible things since I became disabled, I still find myself from time to time wishing I were healthy and whole. I still cringe when people offer me pity and sorrow instead of empathy and under-

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1152 Hwy 21 N.

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CRESTON BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday Worship - 11 am

2431 Ash St.

250-428-7547

VALLEYVIEW BAPTIST CHURCH Service - 11 am

234 - 36th Ave. North

250-428-4861

REDEEMER LUTHERAN Praise 9:30am Sunday Worship -10 am

315 - 15th Ave. North

250-428-9100

GLAD TIDINGS PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Sunday Worship - 10:30 am

2408 Cedar Street

250-428-7418

TRINITY UNITED CHURCH Sunday Worship - 10 am

128 - 10th Ave. North

250-428-4015

ST. STEPHEN’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sunday Service - 10:30 am

306 NW. Blvd

250-428-9745

HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH Sat. Service 5 pm, Sun. Service 10:00 am

128 16th Ave N

250-428-2300

ERICKSON COVENANT CHURCH Sunday Service 11 am ericksoncovenant.ca

6017-Canyon/Lister Rd

250-428-4174

Anglican Christ Church (Episcopal)

Sunday Worship 9:30 am 422 7th Ave. North 250-428-4248

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Moss hanging baskets colourful and easy to make

Once upon a time, I was asked to teach a class on how to plant a moss hanging basket. I had about an hour’s notice and next to no supplies or experience teaching. It was a bit of a surprise, but five years of greenhouse production experience enabled me to

number), some soilless growing media (perhaps a cubic foot and preferably one with a water holding gel in the mix), some moss or similar product to cover about 18 inches by four linear feet, some clothes pegs, a good-sized nursery pot to be turned upside down to hold your project in place, a wire cage, some chain and one really good hook. If your basket cage is smaller, you won’t need as many plants.

Start by setting the wire cage into the pot so that it won’t roll around.

Evan Davies Line the wire cage with the moss, starting at the pull it off. That was the first horticul- bottom. We use a product called ture class I taught.

SuperMoss, which is actually made of One of my first greenhouse jobs dyed sheep’s wool and perforated was actually watering about a thou- green poly. It breathes and it blends in sand hanging baskets overhead with a well with the plants. It is very easy to wand every Tuesday morning. Talk use. Roll it out on the inside of the about a sore arm... Nowadays I use a wire and clothes peg it to the top to drip irrigation system to grow my bas- hold it in place. If you decide to use kets with. I mix the water-soluble fer- real moss, start by patching it into the tilizer up in a 200-litre barrel. I let the bottom of the cage in such a fashion pump run for about a half an hour, that it will hold the mix. Scoop three putting 200 L of water into 200 baskets or four inches of soil-less mix into the at a frequency dictated largely by the bottom of the pot. amount of sunshine we receive and Use the wire mesh in the cage like the overall greenhouse temperature. a checkerboard to place your plants This morning I was asked exactly into the arrangement. Start on the how to make a moss hanging basket. lower level and alternate the holes.

It’s a very good question, so I’ll answer You need to gently push the green it in detail. First, you need to gather growing parts of the basket stuffers your supplies. For a 15-inch Victorian- through from the inside to the outside style moss hanging basket, you need a of the basket, leaving the roots on the variety of plants (about 32 to 48 in inside. Make the holes in the

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SuperMoss as small as possible in order to avoid leaks when you water the basket. Leaks can quickly wash all the soil out of your masterpiece; however, the holes need to be large enough to pass small plants through from the inside to the out without breaking them. Hopefully the root balls of the basket stuffers are solid enough to plug the holes as you go. Place a few more handfuls of mix into the basket to firm things up.

We have all kinds of Proven Winners and Proven Selections basket stuffers here this year, about 60 kinds, including some really neat hybrid basket geraniums. There are lots of colours of calibracoa (like mini-petunias) in orange, red, blue, yellow, magenta, pink and blackberry punch — all trailing, no deadheading, so way less work.

For contrasting foliage that will spill out of the basket, incorporate variegated vinca vine, variegated plectranthus, yellow or black sweet potato vine or purple Persian shield.

For a bright yellow foliage, try Goldilocks lysimachia or a heat tolerant coleus for some bright red foliage.

For great colour and texture we have papaya, tamarillo or watermelon nemesia. Bright pink, dark red or royal purple verbena also called Superbena are strong growing colourful accents that can compete with even the Supertunias. In the trailing petunia department, we have blue, violet, magenta, patio yellow, rose veined (the tags just don’t do them justice) and a dark red.

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There are strawflowers for baskets, in yellow, diascia in coral, red and impressive antique rose. By popular demand, we have the white and green diamond frost euphorbia, a relative of the poinsettia. Also, we have two kinds of sun-loving lobelia, white and blue bacopa and several kinds of fuchsias.

You pick the plants and divide them into two or three layers. Save a few upright and a few trailing ones for the top. Use complimentary colours close to each other on the colour wheel or use ones on the opposite ends of the colour spectrum for that sharp contrast. Build your layer up carefully as you go. When you get to the top put one or two plants into the centre with some character (thrillers). Place some spillers around the edge to cover up the edge of the wire. Place a few more fillers in to help it look fuller faster; bacopa always works well for this.

Lastly you need to gently water the basket in. Go slow so as not to wash any of your hard work away. All baskets respond to food. You can use a water-soluble plant food every other watering or simply mix in a couple scoops of slow release basket food. Making these baskets can be quite a lot of fun. The better you feed them, the better they will look. Use the chain and hook to hang them up. They can weigh quite a bit more when fully watered, so be sure to take this into account.

Evan Davies owns Beltane Nursery at 2915 Highway 3 in Erickson.

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Thursday, May 10, 2012 Creston Valley Advance

Legalization the best way to win war on drugs

First of all, I want to let readers know that I am not on any dope and never was. I don’t even drink or smoke. Second, what I am going to write has strongly opinionated opponents, starting with my wife.

The so-called war on drugs is a total failure. Think of it: The British Empire, a colonial power, waged war with China some 200 years ago. The aim? Control of the

opium trade. The Vietnam War brought to the U.S. an abundance of drugs from the Golden Triangle.

The Reagan era is well known for its Iran-Contra scandal, when Central American terrorists got U.S. weapons and the CIA got their drugs.

The invasion of Afghanistan?

The heroin trade, destroyed by Taliban, was restored and is in its blossom era ever since. Don’t ask

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me how these drugs make it to the West (perhaps on unchecked CIA and Pentagon planes). The Mexico-U.S. border is basically a war zone with armed forces, gangs and “law” enforcers

cops busting one marijuana grow-op after another while other grow-ops are mushrooming. Folks, that’s a failure with an estimated $2 million cost to taxpayers, year in, year out, in our small valley. (That could run our recreation complex for free, indefinitely.) Never mind that it clogs the courts, or locks Vladimir Certik fines up small users and dealers, and fattens big fighting for a slice of that pie, fish that are never to be fried. with deaths running into the The solution? Legalize, reghundreds of thousands. ulate, educate. Cut criminal ele(Ciudad Juarez leads the pack ments off, and free the cops, with 30,000 drug-related corps- courts and taxpayers’ money es in the past six years alone. for real issues like prevention, And believe me, you don’t education, outdoor activities want to see pictures of those and sports. Like alcohol and murdered mutilated bodies). In tobacco, whoever wants it will Columbia, the cocaine war has get it anyway. Prohibition in been going on for the past 40 the U.S. brought Al Capone years with no tangible result. and his kind to the top.

The war on drugs is in fact a Gorbachev tried the same in war for drugs.

1980s and you know the result.

I heard that in the Creston Once, a kid about 12 years Valley there are 12 undercover old asked me for a smoke. I

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answered that I don’t smoke and that there are only two groups of smokers: rich and stupid. I added, “You are apparently not stupid so you must be rich.” He replied, “Not really,” and walked away. I hope that encounter got him thinking and perhaps helped him a bit on the way out.

Can we find creative ways to deal with drugs? Prohibition simply does not work. Many law enforcement officials and politicians came to the same conclusion. Countries that legalized drugs have noticed a drop in crimes and no increase in drug use. While I do not advocate use of any harmful substance I see clearly that the current approach is an abysmal failure. Treating drugs like alcohol and tobacco (starting with legalizing marijuana) will give us a better alternative, saving society’s resources.

Vladimir Certik believes that thinking outside the box and engaging fellow citizens may bring simple solutions to complex problems. The West Creston resident can be reached at 250-402-0055.

Biologist to discuss Creston Valley grizzlies SUBMITTED Bear biologist Michael Proctor, from Kaslo, will make a free presentation on May 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the Creston Room at the Creston and District Community Complex.

Grizzly bears in the Creston area turn out to be pretty important on a continental and regional scale. While the bears used to range from northern Canada down to Mexico, the edge of their North American distribution in these parts (west of the main Rocky Mountains) is just south of Creston in northern Idaho and Montana. So, efforts to resist any further extirpations (local extinctions) of that shrinking distribution around Creston are pretty important.

Proctor is co-operating with biologists from the US Fish and Wildlife Service to study the bear’s movements and habitat use between Castlegar, Creston and Cranbrook. One of their main goals is to see how bears move through human environments and survive.

“Many don’t survive, but many do,” said Proctor.

They want to learn from those clever ones who live to a ripe old age and manage to coexist with the people in the area.

Grizzly bears usually live in the mountains away from humans, but occasionally come to the valley bottoms, especially in the early spring when snow covers most of the higher country.

Proctor has radio collared several bears who use the Creston Valley occasionally. He

Kaslo biologist Michael Proctor with a grizzly.

uses GPS radio collars that follow and record location data once each hour, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

As a matter of fact, his data showing a few grizzly bears using the Creston landfill helped convince the town to secure the landfill with an electric fence.

Last summer found several grizzly bears in the Creston Valley due to a poor berry crop in the backcountry. Proctor even started an electric fencing 50 per cent cost share program for farmers with grizzly bear problems.

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The information collected from his collared bears will be used to help people and bears coexist with minimal trouble and improve the bear’s chances of long-term persistence in the region. His research has shown that bears are having a hard time moving across human settled valleys and between mountain ranges such as the Purcells and Selkirks that flank the Creston Valley. Controlling bear attractants is the single most important action humans can do to coexist with these animals.

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Blossom Fest events planned for all ages

BY HUGH JOHNSTON

Canadian Legion branch, a group of fiddlers and a special appearance by Creston’s popular folk group, Peanut Butter and Jam, and there is more to be announced

later. The best part is that the two-and-ahalf-hour show is free. Bring your lawn chairs or sit on the benches.

Also on 16th Avenue, in front of the

College of the Rockies, will be some special events for the children.

Forget about the slow spring, forget about the lousy weather: the sun has See BLOSSOM, page 18 returned, temperatures have risen. Barbecues are busy, so it can only mean one thing: It is almost Creston Valley Blossom Festival time.

Posters are up, tickets are on sale, buttons are being sold, and the excitement is building.

The biggest annual celebration in the Creston Valley and the Kootenays kicks off on May 18 in the Prince Charles Theatre with the opening stage show. Headlining the action is multi-talented guitarist, comedian, singer, songwriter and one fine picker, Wendell Ferguson. Also on the bill is Creston’s own Velle Weitman, who, along with her trio, will no doubt bring the crowd to its feet with her violin and stage presence, proving that she can hold her own with anyone.

Canadians are living longer and costs for the Old Age Security (OAS) are rising.

Surprise guests on the show will be the On April 1, 2023 the Government of Canada plans to start raising the age of introduction of the contestants for the eligibility for OAS and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) from 65 to 67.* GoGo Grannies’ 50-Plus Gentlemen’s Challenge. The citizen of the year will also be revealed that night.

Opening night tickets are available at Black Bear Books or the You may still obtain OAS/GIS at age 65 54 or older as of March 31, 2012 Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce.

The age of eligibility for OAS/GIS will change gradually between 2023 and 2029 53 or younger as of March 31, 2012 One of the more popular events is the Lions Club street fair Starting in July 2013, Canadians who are eligible for, but not yet receiving OAS will have the flexibility to delay receiving that begins at 9 a.m. on it in exchange for a higher monthly amount at a later date.

May 19. Organizer Rosi

Schoof reports almost 50 entries at press time, but she still has room for another 30 or so participants.

Some of the best entertainment is free.

You can’t miss the mammoth parade that winds its way down Canyon Street beginning at 11 a.m. on May 19. Clowns, bands, floats, horses, politicians, hot cars — is there anyone who doesn’t enjoy the parade? Come early for the best spot and bring the whole family.

On Saturday afternoon, beginning at 12:30, it will be time for the Millennium Park showcase featuring some stellar entertainment. Leading off is 60 Hertz, a Kimberley band that can do country rock, bluesy ballads and straight ahead rock ’n’ roll. Next we bring on some super senior’s line dancing, pipers from Creston’s Royal

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(NC)—Is the woman in your life a champion at juggling work, kids, partner and parents? Do you think she puts everyone’s needs first and hers last? Does she ensure everyone and everything is taken care of at any hour, despite not having enough hours in the day? If your answer to any of these questions is ‘yes’, it may also be true that she doesn’t find time to pay attention to her own heart health.

“Most women don’t know that heart disease and stroke is the number one killer of women in Canada—more than all cancers combined,” says Bobbe Wood, president, Heart and Stroke Foundation (founder of The Heart Truth awareness campaign). “Moms are so used to putting their families’ needs first that they often ignore their own warning signs and symptoms, so they are increasing their risk for heart disease and stroke.”

This Mother’s Day, families can ensure their moms put themselves first by planning a full day of heart-healthy and fun activities, like these: • Start the day with a personalized message: Send a heartfelt message on a custom Mother’s Day e-card, which shares how you’re going to help mom make time for her heart—today and every day.

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• Join her for yoga: Yoga improves circulation, keeps blood pressure levels in check, lowers the heart rate, and improves oxygen supply to the body—a great combination to help achieve better heart health.

• Pamper her with a spa package: There is nothing like relaxing the mind and body to make her feel fitter and more energetic. And a stressfree mind and body is good for heart health.

• Treat her to a healthy family dinner: There are many heart healthy, delicious recipes to choose from, including lamb stew with mini potatoes, salmon BLT or just good old homemade macaroni and cheese.

• Encourage her to seek heart health information: Help your mother learn about prevention tips, warning signs and symptoms, and remind her to ask heart-health related questions of her doctor at her next check-up.

And yet, with mom being mom, she will continue to ensure groceries are bought, kids are fed and taken to swimming lessons, parents have taken their medication, and she has a stellar presentation for her next meeting. Show her you care on her special day by gifting her a healthy heart using e-cards, recipes and health information from thehearttruth.ca. www.newscanada.com

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Celebrating More Than Moms on Mother’s Day

Every spring individuals celebrate their mothers on Mother’s Day. It has evolved from a day to honor mothers to one that recognizes all special women. Therefore, if there is a woman in one’s life who isn’t a biological mother -- but special nonetheless -- Mother’s Day can be a time to tell her how much she is appreciated.

There are many reasons a person may want to honor a woman that is not his or her mother.

Perhaps the person’s own mother has passed away or is not prominent in this individual’s life.

Maybe there is a grandmother or aunt with whom one is especially close. There may be a teacher or mentor that has touched the life of a person in a special way.

Although Mother’s Day is built around giving thanks to Mom, it’s certainly acceptable to thank women in addition to dear old Mom. Furthermore, one needn’t wait until a specific day in May to honor a notable woman. This can be done all year long with certain gestures and sentiments.

For those who are celebrating all women on Mother’s Day, here are some ways to set the day apart. * Create a handmade card with personalized sentiments that reflect the unique relationship with this special woman. This can mean more than a prepurchased card that may not offer the right words. * Find out her interests and spend a day doing entirely what she wants to do. It doesn’t necessarily have to take place on Mother’s Day. A trip to a museum or a day at the park -- whatever it may be -- can be a nice outing. * Treat her to a special dinner. Ask about favorite foods and create a meal at home. If dining out is a must, choose a day other than Mother’s Day to avoid the crowds and have intimate moments with just the two of you, especially if you are also honoring your own mother on Mother’s Day. * Find something you both enjoy and then go and do that. Maybe you met up due to a hobby or interest. Remember the first day you met and reminisce by heading to that place for a celebration. * Have an extended family fiesta. Host a Mother’s Day party at home and single out all the special women in attendance. Serve cocktails

and enjoy the time spent together.

Mother’s Day is a special time of the year to honor not only a person’s mom but also any other notable woman in his or her life. The holiday can be customized any way a person sees fit.

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Park. Fruit and refreshment is available to runners and medals are handed out winners in various age groups. Onsite registration 8:15-8:45 am,Sunday, walkers can start May 13at 8 am ($5 entry fee). Pre-registration is available at the Creston & District Community Complex until May 19th. Advanced registration fee is $9 for adults, $7 for students/ seniors or onsite registration is $12 for adults, $10 for students/seniors.

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Are these the headlines of today — or of 80 years ago?

In researching the Creston Museum’s newest exhibit, staff and volunteers have had to remind themselves many times over the winter that they were, in fact, reading newspapers from the 1930s.

The exhibit, called “Getting By ‌ and Coming Through,â€? is all about the Great Depression in the Creston Valley, and opens May 12 with a special reception from 1-4 p.m. “It touches on the big things we're all familiar with — relief projects, migration from the Prairies, things that we’ve learned about in school or remember hearing about from our parents and grandparents,â€? said museum manager Tammy Hardwick, “but it looks specifically how these national conditions manifested

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themselves in the Creston Valley.�

The 1930s were a decade of startling contrasts. It was a time when local fruit production and quality were as high as they have ever been — but prices were so low that farmers often lost money. Some people were managing quite well on their own farm production; others barely survived at all. There was no money circulating, and yet there was enough to undertake some huge projects such as diking the flats or building a hydroelectric dam. Many businesses closed because they couldn’t afford to keep operating; many others started up and thrived. “It’s a fascinating time period,� said Hardwick. “We started with the general belief that Creston was doing OK during the Great Depression, and people who were here at the time have largely confirmed that — if you had a farm, you could usually get by. But the key words there are ‘usually’ and ‘get by’ — not

everyone did manage, and there was certainly no safety margin.�

One family, for example, moved to Canyon from Saskatchewan, lured by the promise of productive agricultural land.

Within a few months, the parents and their 11 children were starving: their new farm didn’t produce enough for them to eat, and they didn’t qualify for relief because they hadn’t been in the province long enough. “As we’ve tried to show in the exhibit, there were two realities in the Creston Valley during the Great Depression,� said Hardwick. “There was the reality of making do, and persevering, and optimism that things were improving. And then there was the other reality, this one very dark, and very harsh, of a struggle for mere survival, of desperation and hopelessness. The difference between the two — the line that separated one group of people from the other — was unbelievably thin.�

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SPICE GUYoffers world of flavour The

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e may be known in Creston as “the spice guy”, but for Stephen Gollan, selling spices at the Creston Valley Farmers’ Market is about so much more.

“It’s like bringing my travel experiences to people,” said the 22-yearold, who Story and photos

by Brian Lawrence came back to Creston a month ago, following a trip to Iran and Iraq.

He’s also been to Africa, India, China, where he went to school to learn to make fivespice, and Egypt, where a friend took him to the market.

“It was like a feast for the eyes — there were so many different spices,” Gollan said.

Gollan is interested in more than just obtaining spices — he

likes to know how to use them.

Learning a bit of a local language is the key.

“If you understand the basic parts of the language, you can ask about things,” he said. “It’s the best education you can get.”

Once he’s struck a rapport with a merchant, he may ask the merchant how to cook with the seller’s spices, as he recently did in Iran.

Cooking has been a passion of Gollan’s since he started doing it in his mid-teens.

“I’d see my mom cooking, and the food was so good. Then my dad would cook and it was so horrible. I wanted to learn to cook for myself.”

And so he did, which led him to work in a Calgary Greek/ Italian restaurant, but his desire to travel led him around the world, in search of both new spices and adventure (including a journey partway up Mount Everest). After travelling and cooking for several years, he’s sure of his favourite dish — or dishes, to be more precise.

“I like making curries,” he said. “There are so many different types and so many different flavours.

There’s a different curry for every region of Asia.”

Travelling the world wasn’t the only way to discover all of the spices he sells; some were found by knowing the right people, including friends from India, Sri Lanka, Lebanon and Mexico.

While living in Alberta, Gollan began successfully selling spices at the Strathmore

farmers` market, but customers at the Creston market appreciate his products much more.

“I find people in B.C. are a lot more into spices,” he said. “It’s not like you’re trying to convince them to buy.”

He offers a wide selection, from chai masala to West African orange spice, and some as simple as cinnamon. One blend is ras el hanout (“top of the shelf”), a Moroccan blend that contains 20-30 spices (the traditional Moroccan version can contain 75). He’s even found a way to make green curry powder, which can easily be turned into paste by adding coconut milk.

For those who aren’t used to a lot of spice, it’s often best to add it to a diet slowly, but using more can have health benefits.

Many contain antioxidants, and turmeric, for example, is being investigated for helping with Alzheimer’s symptoms.

“Essentially, you’re eating ground-up plants,” said Gollan.

He’s happy to be able to spice up customers’ diets, and they’re happy to come back for more, telling him, “We tried one, and now we want to try the rest,” and “You’ve made my food so much better.”

And above all, although he’s happy to offer recipes for certain spices, he wants customers to have fun with them.

“You don’t have to have a specific meal to use spices,” he said. “I really want people to experiment — that’s what I do.”

More about Gollan’s travels can be found at thenomadtravelers. blogspot.com.

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Gill and Jason for all of your help with planning the party.

Vern and Derek for helping out at the party.

Bonnie for once again coming to my rescue and fixing my computer.You are the best.

Gwen, Jim & Kelly for their strong determination and amazing efforts in helping us find our dog... you truly are great friends.

The wonderful person who left all the Easter stuff at my door. The daycare kids will love it!

Judy Gadicke for giving my daycare the sturgeon fish shapes. They will look awesome on the fence once they have painted them.

Ms. Poznikoff ’s kindergarten class for their stellar performance at F.O.Y. The party who found “Lily”, our little dog, and turned her in to the Town Office.

The Mayor and the ladies at the Town Office who treated our “Lily” so royally when she was found.

Steve and Edna of Gigabytes for donating new signs for the Tuck Shop. They look awesome.

Gigabytes for the wonderful poster and stand. We will certainly make good use of it.

Erik and Val for allowing the Tuck Shop to sew in their home.

Gleaners for creating a scholarship fund for Homelinks Grads!

The Dollar Store for donating painting materials to Homelinks K-3 to build a HUGE cardboard castle with.

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BRAND NEW — The Creston Valley Hospital Tuck Shop recently purchased seven Vernachairs (commodes), one of which is a bariatric chair, for the emergency, medical and surgery departments.

The purchase was a total of $5,333. (From left) Volunteer Shirley Douthwright, Tuck Shop co-ordinator Mabel McCowan, nurse Carolyn Hawton, volunteer Sheila Lawson, and shopper Susan Low. Brian Lawrence photo

History group reading from Janet of Kootenay, showing pageant photos SUBMITTED

Join the Erickson history book committee from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 19 at the former Garden Bakery on Canyon Street. View a display of past Creston Valley Blossom Festival queen candidates, highlighting those from Erickson and enjoy plenty of historical photos and info.

Also featured, at 1 p.m., will be a reading of specially selected portions of Evah (née Cartwright) McKowen’s 1919 book, Janet of Kootenay,

by Renee Phypers, Jordan Koop, Ann Deatherage and Gail Kitt.

“There are many books that attempt to paint a picture of life in the Creston valley just after the turn of the

century but unlike Janet of Kootenay they were all written decades after the fact,” said committee volunteer Jason Smith. “This book paints a rare and accurate picture of life in the valley during the First World War.” At 2 p.m. visitors can enjoy musical guests Jayli and Hayden Wolf.

The event allows Erickson

residents to find out how they can submit their family’s history and view examples of histories already submitted.

“We want to hear your story or just come on down for a visit and have some tea or coffee,” said committee chair Sharon Brennan. “After the parade, there will be plenty of goodies and refreshments available by donation.”

Foundation ready to sail on Titanic CRESTON-KOOTENAY FOUNDATION

It’s all aboard the Titanic for the Creston-Kootenay Foundation’s second annual grand soiree. There’ll be no ice in sight except in beverage glasses, but otherwise the event, being staged in partnership with the Friends of the Community Greenhouse, will be reminiscent of a firstclass evening on the famous luxury liner in every conceivable way.

That’s one of the reasons the affair is

being billed as A Night to Remember. But there are others, because every effort is being made to ensure that it will truly be a night to enjoy.

Of course there will be a meal to die for, and dancing to the rhythms of the Creston Community Band. There will also be entertainment, including vocalist Louise n’ha Ruby, monologist Kelly Mehrer and a cotillion dance by a 16-strong group of performers led by Christine Miller.

As was the case last year, there will be a silent auction with fabulous items

donated by local businesses to bid on.

Heading the list will be a one-week stay at a three-bedroom home in Arizona and a $500 travel voucher, an heirloom quilt, diamond earrings and more.

Hors d’oeuvres will be served at 5 p.m. and the dinner buffet will open at 6 p.m. Salad and dessert will be served at the tables.

Boarding passes for the event are $50 per passenger, available at Black Bear Books or by calling Heather Suttie at 250-428-7784.

Slocan’s Sally T playing at Sasquatch SUBMITTED

Sally T and special guest Rob Hay bring their music to the Snoring Sasquatch with concert at 7:30 p.m. May 12.

Born and raised in the Australian tropics, Sally T’s love of music and travel has found her a new home in the Slocan Valley. Having performed in a variety of musical acts from funk bands to folk duos, this singer-songwriter has performed in cities and small towns, from theatres and clubs to street corners across the country.

Sally T’s latest musical

endeavor is driven by the firm belief that, through music, we can create strong communities and positive social change. Her original songs are a folksy fusion of roots and old-time jazz, well rounded and strongly driven by her warm, bluesy vocals.

Sprinkled with improvised jazz scats and beat boxing, Sally T’s disarming performance will naturally pull an audience in to participate.

Her lyrics, inspired by natural beauty and the human condition, move between poetically raw and playfully sweet, and are often deliv-

ered with a cheeky smile.

“The new Slocan Valley singer-songwriter Sally T creates terrific folk/jazz/bluesy songs,” said Bonnie Baker, host of The Times They Are A Changing on Kootenay Co-op Radio. “Her singing, with her dynamic vocal gifts, includes incredible jazzy scats and beat boxing … reminds one of some of the great women jazz singers from our past. Sally T is one Australian import whose presence has already brightened up our region for the better.”

Sally T will be performing at the Snoring Sasquatch with Rob Hay, a dynamic singer-

songwriter, hailing from Owen Sound, Ont. Hay’s original compositions are grounded in folk and country and infused with hints of gospel, blues and roots.

Together, Sally T and Hay put on a show full of toetapping melodies and soulshaking harmonies that you won’t forget.

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ SallyTMusic or www.my space.com/sallytsounds.

Tickets are available in advance at Kingfisher Used Books or Black Bear Books, or at the door.

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In Loving Memory Of BEVERLY HOKINS Passed Away January 16, 2012 Age 84 Years Residence Creston Memorial Funeral Service Saturday May 12, 2012 At 11:00 a.m.

Glad Tidings Pentecostal Church Pastor Shawn Romano officiating Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery, Erickson BC Friends wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to the Alzheimer Society of BC 828 8th West Ave, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1E2 or to the Canadian Diabetes Association 360 - 1385 West 8th Ave Vancouver, BC, V6H 3V9

In Loving Memory Of JOE PRUDEN Passed Away May 5, 2012 Age 57 Years Residence Creston Funeral Service Friday May 11, 2012 At 1:00 p.m.

G. F. Oliver Funeral Chapel Officiating Clergy Arnold Blonke and Joshua Tschetter Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery Erickson, BC Friends wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to the charity of the donor’s choice

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

CRESTON AL-ANON MEETING Thursdays 7:00 pm Creston Valley Hospital Education Room A (downstairs) Phone: 250-402-8685 “Are you affected by someone else’s drinking?”

In Loving Memory Of JACK M. SCOTT Passed Away December 11, 2011 Age 93 years Residence Creston Interment of Ashes Saturday May 12, 2012 At 11:00 am Forest Lawn Cemetery Erickson, BC A Celebration of Jack’s Life Saturday May 12, 2012 At 12:00 Masonic Hall, Creston, BC Friends wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to the Charity of donor’s choice

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Obituaries

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In Memoriam

In Memoriam

In Loving Memory of my mother,

Faye E Taylor

December 13, 1932 – May 11, 2011 So many things have happened, Since you were called away, So many things to share with you, Had you been left to stay.

Every day in some small way, Memories of you come my way, Though absent, you are ever near, Still missed, loved and always dear.

Never forgotten and sadly missed by: daughter Linda

In Loving Memory of our grandmother,

Faye E Taylor

December 13, 1932 – May 11, 2011

I pray you’ll be our eyes, And watch us where we go, I pray we’ll find your light, And hold it in our hearts, Help us find a place, Guide us with your grace, Give us faith, so we’ll be safe.

Forever in our hearts...

Grandson Ryan & Nicole Postnikoff

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Kenneth Frederick Tipper April 21, 1915 ~ April 26, 2012 The old cross-country skier, ferrier, re ghter, sherman, guide outtter, horse doctor, hunter, packer, teamster, wrangler, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, made his last ride on the morning of April 26, 2012. Born on April 21, 1915, Ken was the last survivor of the Tipper family hailing from Yahk, British Columbia. He was the second youngest of seven children in the family.

Ken married Ida Martin in 1939 and they were blessed with a daughter, Gail (Allan) Johnson of Okotoks, Alberta; a son, Gary of Kimberley; three grandchildren, Darcy (Glenys) Johnson of Fernie, British Columbia, Ben Tipper of Burnaby, British Columbia and Ashlin Tipper of Whistler, British Columbia, and one greatgrandchild, Maddox Johnson. Ida passed away in 1982 and he married Betty Brenton in 1985; Betty still lives in Kimbrook Manor.

Ken spent a year working for Cominco in Kimberley, four years in the Air Force and then went back to Cominco where he worked until 1975 as a welder and welding instructor. In addition to being “the best damned boilermaker in the country”, he was perhaps the longest surviving Cominco pensioner!

Ken was proud, dignied and... stubborn. His passions always included the outdoors, which he shared with his favourite animals, dogs and or horses, friends and family.

In addition to his siblings and rst wife Ida, Ken was predeceased by a young daughter Arlene.

Ken’s family would like to express thanks to all of those who assisted with his care these last few years.

Special mention includes Stu and Kaylan Bain, Arlene Campbell and the rest of the staff at the Kimbrook Manor, as well as the residents and friends there.

Similarly, an expression of appreciation is extended to Dr. Ron Nash for his care and concern, Janet Woodley for her diligent work, the wonderful staff at the Kimberley Special Care Home (the Pines) and to long-time special friend Velma Peter.

In keeping with Ken’s wishes; no funeral service will be held.

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.

Condolences for the family can be offered at: www.mcphersonfh.com

VENDORS WANTED FOR

BLOSSOM FESTIVAL Creston Valley Blossom Festival needs vendors for the Street Fair for Saturday, May 19, 2012

Space is limited.

Alfoldy Gallery

Interment of Ashes Friday May 11, 2012 at 11 a.m. for ALBERT GREGG who passed away December 4, 2011 Family and Friends are invited for refreshments at Erickson Golden Manor after the service

Creston Ministerial Blossom Festival Worship Service Sunday May 20 10:30 am Creston Community Complex Creston Room Curling Arena Speaker: Pastor Mark Morris

Community Newspapers

422 - 7th Ave N (Anglican Church Basement) Monday 11am (closed) Wednesday 8pm (closed) Friday 8pm (open)

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Obituaries

Obituaries George Smith Stewart

December 27, 1921 ~ April 28, 2012 George Smith Stewart passed away peacefully on April 28, 2012 in the Nelson hospital after a short bout with cancer.

George was born December 27, 1921 in Dundee Scotland, spent over 50 years in Edmonton and area, retired in Riondel and had just moved to Nelson to Lake View Village.

George was predeceased by his wife Jean in 1983 and his daughter Donna in 2007.

He is survived by two grandsons, James Barels of Regina, Saskatchewan and John Barels of Edmonton, Alberta; and one great-granddaughter Rebecca Nixon of Walker, Louisiana.

Special thanks to Dr. Woodward, the staff on the third oor of the Nelson hospital, the staff at the Trail hospital and the staff and residents at Lake View Village for their wonderful care and concern, and thanks to his many friends.

A Celebration of George’s Life will be held on Saturday, June 2, 2012 from 2pm until 4pm at Bob’s Bar and Grill 319 Fowler, Riondel, BC. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Services Ltd.

Creston Valley Advance Thursday, May 10, 2012

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Ave. N end #301 -Randal Large 1/bdrm.

Call406 250-428-3503 #105$565/mo.

- Large 2/bdrm. end unit APARTMENTS unit,Adult ground floor,for $590/mo.

Building, no rent: pets. Call Michele Paulette 250-428#301 - or Large 1/bdrm. end Call Randal 250-428-3503 2562 or 250-428-3096 unit $565/mo.

APARTMENTS fornoAPT rent: Call Adult-Building, pets.$535 Creston 1/BDRM Michele or Paulette 250-428-3503 + Call elec.Randal N/S N/P call 250-428250-2542562 or 250-428-3096 0840 or 250-866-5789 APARTMENTS for rent: $535 Call Creston Creston -or - 1/BDRM 1/BDRM APT APT N/S Michele 250-428+ elec.

N/S Paulette N/P+ call N/P $450/mo plus 250-254elec. DD 2562 or 250-428-3096 0840 250-866-5789 & ref or req.

Avail Mar 1st.

Creston 1/BDRM APT APT $535 Creston -- 1/BDRM N/S 250-428-2202 + elec.

N/S N/P call elec.

250-254N/P $450/mo + plus DD Creston 2/BDRM CONDO 0840 or 250-866-5789 & ref req.

Avail Mar 1st. style apartment. F/S incl., N/P. Creston 1/BDRM APT N/S 250-428-2202 N/S. Located downtown CresN/P $450/mo + plus Creston - 2/BDRM CONDO ton 250-428-5240.

Refselec. req. DD & ref req.

Avail Mar 1st.incl., N/P. style apartment.

F/S Creston - 2/BDRM + DEN 50+ 250-428-2202 N/S. Located downtown Condo, 5/appl, 2/decks,CrescovCreston - 2/BDRM CONDO ton 250-428-5240. req. + ered parking, NS,Refs $850/mo style apartment.

F/S incl., 50+ N/P. Creston + DEN elec. DD-&2/BDRM refs required.

N/S. Located Condo, 5/appl,downtown 2/decks, Crescovcall: 250-428-8727 ton 250-428-5240. req. + ered parking, NS,Refs $850/mo Creston - 2/BDRM SUITE, Creston 2/BDRM + DEN 50+ elec.

DD & refs required. avail immd. Responsible, quiet Condo, 5/appl, 2/decks, covcall: 250-428-8727 tenants only.

250-428-4918 ered parking, NS, $850/mo + Creston - +2/BDRM SUITE, Creston 2BDRM elec.

DD &55refs required.CONDO avail immd.

Responsible, quiet 5 appl.

Walk to all amenities call: 250-428-8727 tenants 250-428-4918 top flonly. oor, elevator.

N/S N/P Creston - + 2/BDRM SUITE, Creston$875 55 CONDO +2BDRM elec/D.D. avail immd.

Responsible, 5 appl.

Walk to all amenities 250-428-4984 quiet tenants only.elevator.

250-428-4918 top floor, N/S N/P Creston 55+ BACHELOR Creston 55 +N/P. CONDO $875 +2BDRM elec/D.D. suite N/S, Catalpa Apt. 5 appl.

Walk to all amenities $305/mo250-428-4984 + Util. & DD. United top fl oor, elevator.

N/S N/PJan Creston 55+ BACHELOR Church 250-428-4015 or $875N/P. + elec/D.D. suite N/S, Catalpa Apt. 250-866-5472 $305/mo 250-428-4984 +CRESTON Util. & DD. United Creston 55+ BACHELOR Church 250-428-4015 or Jan ATTENTION SENIORS suite N/S, 250-866-5472 NikkylN/P. Place Catalpa Seniors Apt. $305/mo APARTMENTS +CRESTON Util. & DD. United Church 250-428-4015 or Jan ATTENTION SENIORS provides 2 meals a day 250-866-5472 Nikkyl keeping,laundry Place Seniors house CRESTON &APARTMENTS reg bus service.

ATTENTION SENIORS provides 2access meals a dayfloor Wheelchair main Nikkylkeeping,laundry Place Seniors house 1/bdrm units $1150/mo APARTMENTS & reg bus service.

2/bdrm $1250/mo. provides 2 mealsmain a day Wheelchair access floor 250-402-9351 house 1/bdrm units $1150/mo Creston - keeping,laundry SPACIOUS WELL& reg bus service. $1250/mo.

KEPT 2/bdrm 2/bdrm suite, 55+ no Wheelchair access main floor 250-402-9351 pets. .250-254-0327 1/bdrm units $1150/mo Creston - SPACIOUS WELLCreston UPSCALE 2/bdrm $1250/mo.

KEPT 2/bdrm suite, 55+ no 1+1/2/BDRMS. Studio Apart250-402-9351 pets. .250-254-0327 ment. Balcony, mountain view, Creston - SPACIOUS WELLCreston UPSCALE quiet downtown location, W/D KEPT 2/bdrmStudio suite, 55+ no 1/2 /BDRMS. Apart1+ F/S, $595/mo.

250-428-2117 pets. .250-254-0327 ment.

Balcony, mountain view, or 250-428-3001 Creston - location, UPSCALE quiet downtown W/D PARKVIEW MANOR 1+1/2/BDRMS. Studio ApartF/S, 250-428-2117 1 $595/mo. & 2/Bdrm Apartments ment.

Balcony, mountain view, or 250-428-3001 Available now! quiet PARKVIEW downtown location, MANOR N/S N/P Children OK W/D F/S, 1250-428-9560 $595/mo.

250-428-2117 & 2/Bdrm Apartments Creston or 250-428-3001 Available now!

PARKVIEW MANOR N/S N/P Children OK 1250-428-9560 & 2/Bdrm Apartments Creston Available now!

N/S N/P Children OK 250-428-9560 BUSINESS AREACreston full basement of Subway bldg, 5,000 sq.ft., all set up for a variety of BUSINESS full base-& businesses, AREA with washroom ment of rooms.

Subway bldg, change Very5,000 reasq.ft., all rent set 250-428-4959 up for a variety of sonable BUSINESS AREA full basebusinesses, with washroom & BUSINESS AREA for rent ment of rooms.

Subway bldg, change Very reaw/washroom & offi ce. 5,000 High sq.ft., set 250-428-4959 up for main a variety of sonable rent traffic alldowntown street. businesses, washroom & BUSINESS AREA for Subrent 700sq.ft. nextwith to Creston change rooms.

Very reaw/washroom office.$400/mo High way. Available& now! sonable rent 250-428-4959 traffi c downtown main street. to start.

250-428-4959 BUSINESS for Subrent 700sq.ft. next AREA to Creston w/washroom & offi High way.

Available now! $400/mo Creston ce. traffi c downtown main street. to start.

250-428-4959 COMMERCIAL BUILDING 700sq.ft. next Creston Sub3600tonow! sq.ft. way. Available $400/mo Creston Retail Space toCOMMERCIAL start. of 250-428-4959 BUILDING

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Auctions Merchandise for Sale Auctions

Fertilizers

Fertilizers

Fertilizers Firearms Firearms

Firearms Food Products

Food Products

Food Products

Fruit & Vegetables

Fruit & Vegetables

Fruit & Vegetables Garage Sales

Garage Sales

Garage Sales

Huge Community Garage Sale Garage Sales Merchandise for Sale at Canyon Hall

44 St. & Canyon-Lister Road Saturday May 12 Garage 9am - 2pm Huge Community Sale coffee lunchHall available at and Canyon support Canyon Community 44 St. & Canyon-Lister Road Saturday May 12 Garage 9am - 2pm Huge Community Sale MULTI-FAMILY Garage coffeeatand lunch available Sale: Canyon Hall Lotssupport of Canyon everything!

Sat.May Community 44 St. & Canyon-Lister Road 12,Saturday 8am-3pm 4641 Samuelson May 12 9am - 2pm MULTI-FAMILY Garage Rd. (Near park). coffee Canyon and lunch availableSale: Lots of everything!

Sat.May support Canyon Community MULTI-FAMILY Garage Sale:

Garage Sales

12, Samuelson Sat.8am-3pm May 12 4641 10am-5pm.

Sun MULTI-FAMILY Garage Rd. (Near Canyon park).221 Sale: May 13, 10am-3pm.

27th Lots of everything!

Sat.May MULTI-FAMILY Garage Sale: Ave N. Clothing with tags, 12, 8am-3pm 4641 Samuelson Sat. May 12 items.

10am-5pm.

Sun many new No early Rd. (Near Canyon park).

May 10am-3pm.

221 27th birds 13, please!

MULTI-FAMILY Garage Sale: Ave N. Clothing with tags, MULTI-FAMILY Garage Sale Sat. May 10am-5pm.

Sun many new12Sat. items. undercover.

MayNo 12,early 815 May 13, 10am-3pm.

221 27th birds please!

HiltonN.Street.

(Turnwith at NorthAve Clothing tags, MULTI-FAMILY Garage Sale star Motors onto Payne) many new Sat. items.

No early undercover.

May 12, 815 YARD SALE Sat Sat May May 12, 8amYARD SALE 12, birds please!

Hilton Street.

(Turn atSomething Northnoon.

315 - 5th Ave- N. 8am-noon.

315 5th Ave N. MULTI-FAMILY Garage Sale star Motors onto for everyone; great Payne) stuff!

Something for everyone; great undercover.

Sat. May 12, 815 YARD Sat May 12, 8amstuff! SALE Hilton Street.

Northnoon.

315 - 5th (Turn Ave N. at Something star MotorsSALE onto stuff!

Payne) for everyone; great GARAGE Friday May 11, 2:00pm 7:00pm and Saturday YARD SALE Sat May 12, 8amnoon.

315 8:00am - 5th Ave Something May 12, - ?N.1410 Birch for everyone; great stuff!

A- STEEL SHIPPING Street STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment A- STEEL Wheel loadersSHIPPING JD 644E & STORAGE 544A / 63’ & CONTAINERS 90’ Stiff boom /5th Equipment wheelBridges crane / trucks/Excavators A- STEEL SHIPPING Wheel loaders JD 644E & EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small STORAGE CONTAINERS / 544A / 63’ &/ 90’ Stiff boom C/C 5th forklifts F350 Bridges / Equipment wheel crane trucks/Excavators “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Wheel loaders JD 644E & EX200-5 & /Containers 892D-LC / Small Damaged Semi 544A / 63’ 90’ Stiff 5th forklifts F350 C/C Trailers for&/ Hiway &boom Storagewheel crane trucks/Excavators “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Call 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 EX200-5 & /Containers 892D-LC / Small Damaged Semi Delivery BC and AB forklifts C/C Trailers for /HiwayF350 & Storagewww.rtccontainer.com “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Call 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 DamagedBC and /Containers Semi Delivery AB Trailers for Hiway & Storagewww.rtccontainer.com Call 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com FOR SALE: 3 Person Sauna (used 2x) new $2,500, asking $1,250 obo, new king Serta FOR SALE: 3 Inglis Personwasher Sauna& mattress $200, (used $2,500, asking dryer 2x) $65neweach $100/pair, $1,250 obo, new king system Serta Body Wise work-out FOR SALE: 3 Inglis Person Sauna mattress $200, washer & includes barbells, free weights (used 2x) new $2,500, asking dryer $65 each $100/pair, $1,000 obo. $1,250 obo, work-out new kingsystem Serta Body Wise 250-402-6565 mattress barbells, $200, Inglis & includes freewasher weights TAIKO $65 INDUSTRIAL Sewing dryer each $100/pair, $1,000 obo. machine, $500.

250-428-1553 Body Wise work-out system 250-402-6565 includes INDUSTRIAL barbells, free weights TAIKO Sewing $1,000 obo. machine, $500. 250-428-1553 250-402-6565 TAIKO INDUSTRIAL FREE Sewing machine, $500. 250-428-1553

Heavy Duty Machinery Heavy Duty Machinery Heavy Duty Machinery

Homebased Products Homebased Products Homebased Products

Misc. for Sale

Misc. for Sale

METAL RECYCLING Drop offFREE atfor 1314Sale NW Blvd.

Misc.

8am - 5pm Mon to Sat METAL RECYCLING Pickup Drop offFree at 1314 NW Blvd.

FREE For -Large Quantities.

8am 5pm Mon to Sat METAL RECYCLING Nolan Evans (250)428-6374

Mortgages

Free Pickup Drop off at 1314 NW Blvd.

For Large ELLIPTICAL MACHINE, 8am - 5pm Quantities.

Mon to Sat like new $80.Evans Call 250-428-7680.

Nolan (250)428-6374 Free Pickup GOLF CART, electric MotoLarge Quantities.

ELLIPTICAL MACHINE, like caddyForS1 3-wheel.

As new. new $80.

Call 250-428-7680.

Nolan Evans (250)428-6374 $175.

Call 250-428-4501 GOLF CART, electric MotoELLIPTICAL MACHINE, like caddy S1 3-wheel.

As new. new $80.

250-428-7680. $175.

Call Call 250-428-4501 GOLF CART, electric Motocaddy S1 3-wheel. As new. $175. Call 250-428-4501

Mortgages

Mortgages

Mortgages

Janis Caldwell-Sawley

Mortgages

Mortgages

Mortgage Specialist

Janis Cell: Caldwell-Sawley 250-417-1336

Mortgage Specialist janis.sawley@rbc.com Janis Caldwell-Sawley Cell: 250-417-1336 Flexible Appointments Mortgage Specialist janis.sawley@rbc.com Serving the Creston Valley Cell:to250-417-1336 Flexible Appointments Subject standard lending criteria of Royal Bank of Canada. janis.sawley@rbc.com Serving the Creston Valley

Flexible Appointments

Misc. for Sale Merchandise for Sale Misc. for Sale

THE CHURCH

1913 Elm St. Creston BC Just east of PCSS 1913 Elm St. Creston BC Just eastElm of PCSS 250-428-5975 1913 St. OPEN Creston BC MON, TUES & FRI

Just east of PCSS 250-428-5975 9AM - 3:45PM

OPEN

except holidays

MON, TUES & FRI 250-428-5975 9AM - 3:45PM

OPEN except holidays MON, TUES & FRI

Misc.

9AM - Wanted 3:45PM except holidays

Local Coin Collector buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic, Gold & Silver Coins.

Local Coin Collector buying Call Chad 250-499-0251 Collections, Accumulations, LOOKINGGold FOR: Used garden Olympic, & Silver Coins. rotoChad tiller, wood lathe, buying greenLocal Coin Collector Call 250-499-0251 house framing & metal detecCollections, Accumulations, LOOKING FOR:& Used tor. call 250-866-5518 Olympic, Gold Silver garden Coins. roto tiller, wood lathe, greenCall Chad 250-499-0251 USED CAMPER house framing & VAN metal Looking detecfor 1988 - 1995 VW’s, good LOOKING FOR:No Used garden tor. call 250-866-5518 cond.tiller, Call 250-428-7268 roto wood lathe, greenUSED CAMPER VAN Looking house framing metal detecWANTED: Plain&NoElectric Typefor 1988 - 1995 VW’s, good tor. call Free 250-866-5518 writer. to a good home. cond.

Call 250-428-7268 250-428-3901 USED CAMPER VAN Looking WANTED: Plain No Electric for 1988 - 1995 VW’s, Typegood writer.

Free to a good home. cond. Call 250-428-7268 250-428-3901 WANTED: Plain Electric Typewriter. Free to a good home.

250-428-3901

Misc. Wanted

Misc. Wanted

Real Estate

Real Estate Acreage for Sale

CRESTON For Sale

By Owner

Office/Retail

CRESTON

Real Estate Acreage for Sale

Acreage for Sale

For Sale By Owner

For Sale By Owner

1 1/2 STOREY CUSTOM BUILT HOME $283,900.00 1/2 STOREY 41bdrm, 2 1/2 bath CUSTOM BUILT HOME Large kitchen/dining room $283,900.00 full finished walk-out bsmnt 1 1/2 STOREY 4 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath close to park & elementary CUSTOM BUILT HOME Large kitchen/dining room school $283,900.00 full finished 44 walk-out ft deck bsmnt 4 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath close to park & Phone forelementary appt.

Large kitchen/dining room school 250-428-2645 fullibbi1122@hotmail.com finished 44 ftwalk-out deck bsmnt close Phone to parkfor & elementary appt. school 250-428-2645 44 ft deck ibbi1122@hotmail.com Phone for appt.

Erickson250-428-2645 1/ACRE CORNER LOTibbi1122@hotmail.com with fruit trees, beautiful view of the Skimmerhorn Erickson Mountains. 1/ACRE Perfect CORNER site for LOT with your fruit trees, building dreambeautiful home. view of 250-428-1742 the Skimmerhorn $160,000.

Erickson 1/ACRE CORNER Mountains. Perfect site for LOT with your fruit trees, building dream beautiful home. view of 250-428-1742 the Skimmerhorn $160,000.

Mountains. Perfect site for building your dream home. $160,000.

250-428-1742 1976 MOBILE HOME 12’x62’ - must be moved! F/S, W/D $5,500 OBO 250-402-9001 1976 MOBILE HOME 12’x62’ VISIT WEBSITE AT...W/D - must beOUR moved!

F/S, WWW.CRESTONVALLEYADVANCE.CA $5,500 OBO 250-402-9001 1976 MOBILE HOME 12’x62’ VISITbe OUR WEBSITE AT... W/D - must moved!

F/S, WWW.CRESTONVALLEYADVANCE.CA $5,500 OBO 250-402-9001

Lots

Lots

Lots

Mobile Homes & Parks Mobile Homes & Parks Mobile Homes & Parks

Open Real Houses Estate

Open Houses

Gulf Islands

Gulf Islands

Gulf Islands Rentals

Apt/Condo for Rent Rentals

Apt/Condo for Rent Rentals

Apt/Condo for Rent

Commercial/ Industrial Commercial/ Industrial Commercial/ Industrial

Located DOWN TOWN 3600 sq.ft.

Excellent High Traffic Area Creston of Retail Plenty of Space Parking COMMERCIAL BUILDING Located DOWN TOWN 250-428-5240 3600 Excellent Highsq.ft.

Traffic Area of Retail Space Plenty of Parking Located DOWN TOWN 250-428-5240 Excellent High Traffic Area Plenty of HUT Parking ADVENTURE view of Dark Woods in Selkirk Moun250-428-5240

Canyon Hall Halls/Auditoriums Rentals Newly Renovated & Ready

Auto Financing Transportation

Halls/Auditoriums

Auto Financing

for your Events!

Canyon Ask about the Hall Small Hall Newly Renovated & Ready Henri 250-428-8852 for your Events!

Canyon Park Reservations Canyon Hall Hall Ask about the Small Shelly 250-428-3356 Newly Renovated & Ready Henri 250-428-8852 ROTACREST RENTAL for Park yourHALL Events!

Canyon Reservations Special Occasions/Events Ask about the Small Hall Shelly 250-428-3356 Call 250-428-7127 Henri 250-428-8852 ROTACREST For Information andRENTAL Booking Canyon ParkHALL Reservations Special Occasions/Events Shelly 250-428-3356 WEST CRESTON HALL Call grounds 250-428-7127 and/or available.

ROTACREST HALL RENTAL For Information and Booking Full kitchen facilities.

Special Occasions/Events WEST CRESTON HALL Leona 250-402-6643 Call 250-428-7127 and/or grounds available.

Visit www.westcreston.info For Full Information Booking kitchen and facilities.

WEST HALL LeonaCRESTON 250-402-6643 and/or grounds available.

Visit www.westcreston.info Full kitchen facilities.

Leona 250-402-6643 Visit www.westcreston.info 3/BDRM MOBILE w/carport for rent. Avail. immediately. $750/mo 250-428-0066 3/BDRM MOBILE w/carport for rent. Avail. immediately. $750/mo 250-428-0066 3/BDRM MOBILE lgw/carport 2/BDRM HOUSE, fenced for Avail. house. immediately. yard,rent. sm elderly 1/bath, $750/mo washer, 250-428-0066 gas heating & cook2/BDRM fenced ing. NearHOUSE, hospital.lg Suitable yard, sm elderly house. 1/bath, 50+. Call 250-428-4113 washer, gas heating & cookMOUNTAIN SHORES 3/bdrm 2/BDRM HOUSE, fenced ing.

Near hospital.

Suitable 2/bath, new appl, lgbig yard, yard, smreq. elderly house.

1/bath, 50+.

250-428-4113 N/S,Call ref $850/mo + util. washer, gas SHORES heating &3/bdrm cookMOUNTAIN 250-426-5999 / 250-223-8394 ing. Near 2/bath, new hospital. appl, bigSuitable yard, 50+. ref Callreq.

250-428-4113 N/S, $850/mo + util.

MOUNTAIN SHORES 3/bdrm 250-426-5999 / 250-223-8394 2/bath, new appl, big yard, N/S, ref req. $850/mo + util.

250-426-5999 250-223-8394 PROPERTY /MANAGEMENT

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Homes for Rent

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Must be employed w/ $1800/mo.

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New &employed Used w/ Inventory.

income w/ drivers license. DL #30526 1-888-229-0744 or apply at:

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RV Pads

RE/MAX DiscoveryManagement Real Estate For your Property

250-428-2234,1-877-428-2234 Rental & Sales needs IngridLake: Voigt serviced KOOTENAY RE/MAX Real$2975/yr.

Estate (first row)Discovery RV Sites, 250-428-2234,1-877-428-2234 incl. util. Boswell, (250)223KOOTENAY Lake: serviced 8181 (first row) RV Sites, $2975/yr. incl. util. Boswell, (250)223KOOTENAY Lake: serviced 8181 (first row) RV Sites, $2975/yr. incl. util. Boswell, (250)2238181 Creston - UPSTAIRS BEDROOM & own bathroom.

Shared kitchen, laundry downCreston - UPSTAIRS BEDstairs. Located on 1/2acre ROOM & own bathroom. w/large yard.

Shared kitchen, laundry down$450/mo.

250-428-4233 Creston Located - UPSTAIRS BEDstairs. on 1/2acre ROOM yard. & own bathroom. w/large Shared kitchen, laundry down$450/mo.

250-428-4233 stairs.

1/2acre Creston Located 1/BDRM. on BSMT Suite w/large yard. for single working person N/S $450/mo.

250-428-4233 N/P Avail. May 17., util. incl.

Creston 1/BDRM. BSMT Suite Refs. Req. 250-428-3435 forCreston single -working personQuiet N/S JUNE-SEPT: N/PIndividual Avail. May util. incl.

Only!17., Furnished Creston 1/BDRM. BSMT Suite Refs.

Req. 250-428-3435 bsmt. suite, 5 appl. internet for single person N/S Creston - working JUNE-SEPT: Quiet sat tv. N/S N/P $600+D.D. N/PIndividual Avail.

May util. incl.

Only!17., Furnished 403-813-7911 Refs.

Req. 250-428-3435 bsmt. suite, appl. internet CRESTON - 5LARGE basement Creston - JUNE-SEPT: Quiet sat w/fi tv. N/S N/P N/S $600+D.D. suite, replace.

N/P, quiet Only! Furnished profIndividual adult403-813-7911 preferred, $650/mo +util.

Refs requ.

250-428-2577 bsmt. suite, 5 appl. internet CRESTON - LARGE basement satw/fi tv.replace.

N/S N/PN/S $600+D.D. suite, N/P, quiet Wynndel SPACIOUS 1/BDRM 403-813-7911 prof adultNew preferred, $650/mosuper +util. suite. appliances, Refs requ.

250-428-2577 CRESTON LARGE clean, $600- incl utilities.basement suite, w/fi replace.

N/S N/P, quiet Wynndel SPACIOUS 1/BDRM 250-866-5566 prof adult preferred, $650/mosuper +util. suite.

New appliances, Refs requ.

250-428-2577 clean, $600 incl utilities.

Wynndel SPACIOUS 1/BDRM 250-866-5566 suite.

NewTOWNHOUSE/CONappliances, super Crestonclean, $600only, incl utilities.

DO Adult 55+ 2/BDRM, 2 250-866-5566 bath, 5 appl. N/S, N/P. CrestonTOWNHOUSE/CON$900/mo. 250-402-3262 DO Adult only, 55+ 2/BDRM, 2 bath, 5 appl. N/S, N/P. Creston- 250-402-3262 TOWNHOUSE/CON$900/mo.

DO Adult only, 55+ 2/BDRM, 2 bath, 5 appl. N/S, N/P. $900/mo. 250-402-3262

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RV Pads Shared Accommodation Shared Accommodation Shared Accommodation Suites, Lower

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Townhouses

Townhouses

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Cars - Domestic

1991 CHEVY S10, 2WD Auto, 4.3L, runs - needs work $1,350., obo. 250-402-3773.

1991 CHEVY S10, 2WD Auto, 4.3L, runs - needs work. $1,350., obo. 250-402-3773.

1991 CHEVY S10, 2WD Auto, 2007 SUZUKI M50, 4.3L, runs - Boulevard needs work.

800cc. obo.

12,000km, excellent $1,350., 250-402-3773. condition! $5,500 obo.

2007 SUZUKI Boulevard M50, 250-402-3773 800cc. 12,000km, excellent condition! $5,500 obo.

2007 SUZUKI Boulevard M50, 250-402-3773 800cc. 12,000km, excellent 1993 5TH.$5,500 WHEEL condition! obo. Prowler with hitch $5,000obo.

250-402-3773 250-402-2005 1993 WHEEL Prowler 2008 5TH. 33’ PARADISE Trailer with hitch $5,000obo.

Large pullout electric awning, 250-402-2005 heated mattress, as new 1993 5TH. WHEEL Prowler 2008 33’ PARADISE Trailer. $24,000 250-428-0412 with hitch $5,000obo.

Large electric SuperLite awning, 2008 pullout Jayco Eagle 250-402-2005 heated mattress, as 1new.

32’ 5th-wheel, like new, su2008 33’ PARADISE Trailer. $24,000 250-428-0412 per slide, free Large pulloutqueen electricbed, awning, 2008 Jayco Eagle SuperLite standing mattress, table/chairs, heated as ducted new.

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Cars - Domestic

Cars - Domestic Motorcycles Motorcycles

Motorcycles Recreational/Sale

Recreational/Sale

Recreational/Sale

Scrap Car Removal

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Scrap Car Removal

Paying $20 - $200 for your Scrap Car Vehicle Removal SCRAP Paying $20 - $200 for your 250-428-2323 SCRAP Vehicle Paying $20 - $200 for your 250-428-2323 SCRAP Vehicle

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Cottages / Cabins

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Misc. for Sale

1 HECTARE view lot in West Creston, creek, pond, some trees, level driveway, new well 1& HECTARE view lot in West new septic. 250-428-5559 Creston, creek, pond, some 840 SQFT home on new 50 acres trees, level driveway, well East of Creston.

125min HECTARE view lot in $235k West & new septic.

250-428-5559 250-424-5200 Creston, creek, pond, some 840 SQFT home on 50 trees, level driveway, newacres well RURAL ACREAGES 25min East of250-428-5559 Creston.Commu$235k &nity newwater septic. at building sites.

250-424-5200 Excellent valley 840 SQFT south home facing on 50 acres RURAL ACREAGES Commuview. 250-428-7592 25min East of Creston. $235k nity water at building sites.

250-424-5200 Excellent south facing valley RURAL ACREAGES Commuview.

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Excellent CRESTON south facing valley view. 250-428-7592

Oĸce Space—Creston Oĸce Approx. 425 SQ.Space—Creston FT. of bright quiet secure furnished oĸce Oĸce Space—Creston Approx.

425 SQ. FT. of bright space. All services included.

Serving the Creston Valley

114 NW Blvd. 250-402-0098 NEW LIFE FURNITURE &NEW RECYCLING HOURS 114 NW- Blvd.

Mon Sat 250-402-0098 10am - 5pm NEW LIFE FURNITURE & RECYCLING NEW HOURS DONATION PICK UPS 114 NW Blvd. 10am 250-402-0098 Mon Sat Fri 2 -- 4pm Sat 8 -- 5pm 10am Call to arrange a pick up NEW HOURS DONATION PICK UPS Mon Sat in10am 5pm Fri 2 - -4pm Sat 8 -- 10am Interested joining our Call toofarrange a pick up team great volunteers DONATION UPS a few hoursPICK a week?

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BC LIVESTOCK is holding a ranch equipment auction Saturday May 12th 11A.M. @ The BC LIVESTOCK is Range holdingRd. a Johnson’s on Duck ranch equipment auction SatPritchard.

Equipment is showurday 12thTractors, 11A.M. @ The room May quality. haying BC LIVESTOCK holding a Johnson’s ontools, Duckistack, Range equipment, lotsRd. of ranch auction SatPritchard.

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View urday May 12thTractors, 11A.M. @ The room quality. haying at www.bclivestock.bc.ca Johnson’s Ducktack, Range equipment, tools, lotsRd. of F.M.I Callon 250-573-3939 Pritchard.

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View MOBILE Website Creston - 3/BDRM at forwww.bclivestock.bc.ca sale $6000 OBO call 250F.M.I Call 250-573-3939 428-0066 Creston - 3/BDRM MOBILE for sale $6000 OBO call 250428-0066 Creston 3/BDRM shotguns, MOBILE WANTED:- RIFLES, for sale $6000 OBO call 250restricted weapons, reloading 428-0066 equipment, decoys or any othWANTED: shotguns, er shootingRIFLES, related items.

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Sat. for May 12, Indoors 8amSnowmobile parts.

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12,Indoors 8amSnowmobile parts.

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GARAGE Fri May collections,SALE antiques, misc.11 & Snowmobile for7am-4pm. parts. Indoors Sat May 12.SALE 1428 GARAGE Multi-family so rain or Rd, shine!

Sutcliffe Hwy 21.

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Turn Sat MayIsl.12.

1428 GARAGE SALE Multi-family at Nicks Rd,7am-4pm. up Corn Crk. Sutcliffe Rd, Hwy 21.

Stamp Sat, May 12 7am-?.Sat. 1190 SimGARAGE SALE: May 12 collections, antiques, misc. mons Rd, May West Creston. to Sun. 20, 4441 Turn Hwy. GARAGE SALE Multi-family at Nicks Isl. Rd, up Corn Crk. 3A. 9am - 4pm Sat, May 12 7am-?.

1190 GARAGE SALE: Sat. MaySim12 YARD Rd, SALE: Sat. May 12, mons West20, Creston.

Turn to Sun.413 May 4441 Hwy. 8am.

- up 11th.

Ave. at Nicks Isl. Rd, Corn Crk. S. 3A. 9am 4pm Household items etc.

GARAGE SALE:Sat. Sat.May May 12, 12 YARD SALE: to Sun. 8am.

413May- 20, 11th.4441 Ave.Hwy. S. 3A. 9am 4pm Household items etc.

YARD SALE: Sat. May 12, 8am. 413 - 11th. Ave. S. Household items etc.

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LOCAL NEWS

In Search of Utopia covers Doukhobor journey from Russia to Canada SUBMITTED

In Search of Utopia: The Doukhobors, a classic film produced

by Larry Ewashen in the 1970s, will be shown at the Snoring Sasquatch

at 7:30 p.m. May 13th.

Covering the journey of the Doukhobors from Russia to Canada in 1899, it is a documentary based on archival images and pioneer interviews. It has been shown on

the Knowledge Network in B.C. and Alberta, and has been shown in England, France and Russia.

The showing will be preceded by a short excerpt from the CBC program, Ombudsman, in which

DRINKING WATER WEEK

Ewashen was investigating the mysterious death of Doukhobor leader Peter V. Verigin.

Conceptualized as a social evening to inform and entertain, the Ewashen brothers will also sing

Here in BC we often take our tap water for granted, but it is a finite resource that we should value and protect.

MAY 13-19

We need to value our drinking water methods in your area.

We invite you to get involved and learn more about your water. Start by taking the Community Water Challenge and pledge to be water wise. By incorporating practical actions into our daily routines, we can make a difference.

Visit www.drinkingwaterweek.org to find out about Drinking Water Week events in your area, and to download activities and educational resources provided by BC Water & Waste Association.

Take the challenge and WIN!

Are you water wise? Take the Community Water Challenge and enter to win an exciting water-themed getaway courtesy of the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel and Helijet! It’s simple – just pledge to take one of the water wise actions below. Make your pledge at:

drinkingwaterweek.org/challenge Be Water Wise: N Limit your shower time to 5 minutes per day.

N Install a low-flow fixture or appliance.

Look for the WaterSense label on retail shelves across BC. N Return unused or expired medications to the pharmacy for proper disposal.

N Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth, shaving and doing dishes.

N Dispose of household wastes such as cleaners, paints and grease responsibly, instead of putting them down your sink or toilet.

True and False: Test your water knowledge – take the quiz!

Did You Know?

1. British Columbians use more water than other Canadians.

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2. Fats, oils and grease may be properly disposed of down drains or toilets.

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3. The best way to achieve a healthy lawn is by watering lightly several times a week.

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ANSWERS: 1.True: British Columbians use an average of 426 litres of water per day; the average Canadian uses 329 litres of water per day (nearly double what Europeans use!)* 2. False: Never put fats, oils or grease down the drain - when these substances enter our wastewater they can clog pipes and deplete oxygen in the aquatic environment. 3. False: Watering your lawn thoroughly once per week rather than lightly at a greater frequency will strengthen the roots and promote a greener, healthier lawn.

When you turn on your tap asks you to “Get to know and clean, safe water comes your H2O.” Think about the impact of your everyday acout, do you ever wonder how tions and how a few simple it got there or what happens changes really can make a when it goes down the drain? difference.

Or why you should care?

Have you thought about “It is often said that the how much water you can ability to provide clean save by drinking walimiting ter and treat your shower sewage is the time to five greatest conminutes, or tribution to by turning off public health the tap while our world has brushing seen,” says your teeth?

Daisy Foster, How about CEO of BC by reducing Water & lawn waterWaste Association. “Yet, drinkingwaterweek.org ing or raising the level of in our part of your lawn the world, we mower blade to cut down on take for granted that we can evaporation? simply turn on the tap and Did you know that what we clean water gushes out. We put down our sink or toilet forget that we use that same can have a serious impact treated water to hose down on fish and the aquatic our driveways and water our environment? Detergents, lawns. We flush our toilets medications, and many other and away it goes along with household products end whatever we put down there.” up at wastewater treatment She adds, “We make the plants where special processeffort to turn out lights to es are required to minimize conserve energy, yet we the impact on the receiving don’t make the connection waters. Fats, oils and grease between energy and water that we put down our drains use. Many of us are unaware can often cause blockages in of the energy that is used to sewer lines resulting in costly treat and distribute water.” repairs. During Drinking During Drinking Water Water Week, take the time to Week, May 13 – 19, 2012, BC find out about safer disposal Water & Waste Association

some Russian folk songs, read poems and lead a general discussion. Tea and tarts will be provided.

Tickets are $5 at Kingfisher Used Books and Black Bear Books.

N 26% of British Columbians have no idea where the water that flows from their tap comes from.* N The average Canadian uses 329 litres of water per day. However, the average Canadian thinks they only use 132 litres per day.* N We use up to 50% more water in the summertime when people are watering their lawns and gardens.** *2011 Canadian Water Attitudes Study, commissioned by RBC and Unilever Canada **BC Stats 2009

For more water wise tips and ‘Did You Knows’, and to download educational ducatio activities for your home or classroom, visit www.drinkingwaterweek.org.

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Thursday, May 10, 2012 Creston Valley Advance

Ferguson appreciated ‘warm and receptive audience’ From page 1 “I had such a great time there last time,” he said from Ontario last week. “Wonderfully warm and receptive audience and I had fun

seeing the sights Creston has to offer. I met some really nice people that I’ve kept in touch with. This time I’m bringing my wife along as she loves the mountains and has

Creston Valley Realty

would like to welcome

Dean Bala to their award winning team!

Dean grew up on a large cattle ranch in northern Alberta and put himself through university by working on the drilling rigs.

After university he worked as a budget analyst and then as a commercial/ agricultural lender. During this time Dean began buying and renovating homes and gradually moved into contracting full time, giving him an eye for the value in residential and commercial buildings. After taking the summer of 2010 to build his home in Lister, Dean received his mortgage broker license. The decision to pursue his real estate license just seemed a natural fit.

Dean and his wife live on an acreage in Lister where they grow golden flax and hay and spend their free time snowmobiling and horseback riding.

Dean is excited to start this new path in his life and feels that his diverse experience combined with his passion for real estate have given him the tools to do an outstanding job for his clients. He looks forward to helping you with your real estate needs.

Please contact Dean at 250-428-9040 or 250-402-3903 1408 Canyon St. Creston, BC Toll Free: 1-800-428-9048 sales@crestonrealty.com

Creston Valley

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Creston - Immaculate mobile $164,900 home with a/c, sun tunnels, lg T12042 windows, skylights, upgraded lighting pkg & appliances. Screened covered veranda w/ nat gas bbq. Bonus is 12'x21' metal clad carport & 10'x14' garden shed/shop.

Albert, Athabasca and ending with a festival in Edmonton.

Then I flew home and left the next day to attend CRS (Country Radio Seminar) Week in Nashville. I then proceeded to Memphis, where my wife joined me as I performed four showcases for Folk Alliance International.

It’s sort of a conference where buyers and artistic directors go to hear talent.

“Since then I’ve been busy around Ontario with a week long tour of northern Ontario and some gigs around southern Ontario, too. I cover Canada like the snow (but we haven’t had much of that this year), but I am heading west several more times this year.”

Obviously, he isn’t coming to Creston out of boredom.

After headlining at the Blossom Festival he returns home to Toronto and then comes back to B.C. “I think they route me with a map of Canada and a dart. But the map’s behind them when they throw it!”

His DVD, Wendell’s Cranky Christmas, won two film awards — the platinum Remi Award for best special music video production at the Houston International Film Festival — “and that’s Houston, Texas, not Houston, B.C.,” he said — and the best interna-

Creston - Country home, 3 $189,000 bedroom, newer shingles, N10008 windows, cabinets.

Outbuildings, spring water, all on .93 acre property!

Riondel - Vacation home $229,000 3 min. to the beach. Large F12037 lot, mature garden area, fruit trees, fenced yard & newer 24'x18' metal roof carport. 3 bdrm, main floor laundry, back lane access & room for RV's.

SOLD!

West Creston - Newer 1,200 $399,000 sq.ft. walkout bungalow, fully G10089 developed w/in-law suite, stainless steel appliances, covered decks, double attached garage, amazing views! A must see!

Canyon - Just under 5 acres, $149,600 building site in place, water M12031 & septic installed, power to building site. Gated access offers security if used as summer/winter getaway or holding property.

Creston - 10 min away. 1930's $269,000 2/bdrm heritage home with W12010 views! Nearly 2 acres. Lge veg. garden; 1997 renos, new floor beams, foundation & 24'x26' addition. Spacious bath/laundry, large rec. rm & covered deck. Move in ready.

Shelley Voight 250-254-9599

Lister - 28.24 acre property. $379,000 Rolling fields, numerous M12045 building site; stunning view. Presently on a "year to year" hay lease.

Excellent soil, close to crown land access for hiking or riding.

Dean Tompkins 250-428-4542

Creston - "Richter Auto $600,000 Body Ltd." operating since R12038 1967. Price incl. land, building, equipment & business. Financials available to qualified buyers. Can be purchased as share sale or asset sale.

Grant Campbell 250-428-6827

Heather Grassing 250-428-1517

$62,900 Erickson - 1996 mobile home, all appl incl, new S90134 dishwasher, 2008 hot water tank, no age restrictions & pets ok! Vendor financing may be possible. Quick possession

REDUCED!

Creston - Family & pet $19,300 friendly mobile home park w/ K12021 great views. 2 bdrm unit with newer furnace & vinyl windows. Peaked roof covers the unit & addition. Large porch/deck and 16' x 8' storage room.

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Beautiful .25 of an acre $168,000 lot in Mountain Shores, O10088 mature trees on lot, view of the lake and mountains. Property has water and sewer.

tional musical short at the New York International Independent Film Festival.

“Plus my latest CD, the allinstrumental Menage A Moi won the 2010 Canadian Folk Music award for instrumental album of the year.”

Ferguson’s performance was thanks to the efforts of his old friend, Creston’s Michael Farnsworth. The original plan was to produce a life webcast.

“Well the funding for the webcasting didn’t pan out,” Ferguson laughed. “But Michael had already arranged the cameras and operators so that just kinda fell into place.

(Well from my perspective anyway, I’m sure him and his guys have put a lot of work, thought and hours into it already).

“Also, I have to give a shout out to John Huscroft for getting me back out here, too. He’s been instrumental in having me return and showing me so much hospitality already.”

Tickets for the 2012 Blossom Festival opening ceremonies, including announcement of the Citizen of the Year and Ferguson’s concert — he will follow local musicians Velle Weitman and her trio — are available at Black Bear Books and the Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce.

1408 Canyon St. Creston, BC • TOLL FREE: (800) 428-9048 250-428-9040 • email: sales@crestonrealty.com •

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$125,000 Creston - Good investment, starter or C11036 retirement home. 2 bedrooms, valley view, close to shopping and elementary school.

heard me rave about Creston. I tell her it won’t be some Blah Festival, it’ll be the Blossom Festival.”

Ferguson is in huge demand as a guitarist and is a masterful solo and group performer as well. He was named the Canadian Country Music Association’s (CCMA) guitar player of the year a ridiculous six consecutive years (19952000). After his seventh guitar award, the CCMA “retired” him and made him ineligible to win more. He’s recorded with Gordon Lightfoot, Robbie Robertson and the Arrogant Worms, and performed alongside the likes of Shania Twain, the Dixie Chicks and George Fox. The guy is good. Make that great. And he’s got a wicked sense of humour, too. His 2006 album, The $#!T Hits The Fans, was nominated as album of year by the CCMA. So what has Ferguson been up to lately?

“Well, in January I was in Rochester, N.Y., for my sixth consecutive appearance at Heartland Concerts. They seem to think I take away their January doldrums. I would think I’m a ‘carrier’!

“Next I did a 10-day tour around northern Alberta, stopping in Grande Prairie, Calgary, Whitecourt, St.

NEW!

N. of Creston - 11 acres w/ $279,900 creek & waterfall! 3 bdrm/2 L12003 bath 2004 modular. Ensuite, new laminate, vaulted ceilings, propane fireplace & lge addition. Good well, highway access, dining rm & kitchen deck, creek views.

Ron Evans 250-428-2371

Wynndel - investment $345,000 opportunity. Live in it, rent K12043 it or run a business from it.

Lots of room for a family & over 1/2 acre for kids to play. Recent updates and renovations.

Crawford Bay - 3/bdrm 2/ $399,900 bath new rancher with walkG12041 out basement, custom bathrm tile, laminate flooring, vaulted ceilings, main floor laundry & 50' deck. Comes with 6 appliances. Close to golf course.

Wayne Dunbar 250-866-5126

Dean Bala 250-402-3903