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Physicians who were locked out of Osprey Medical Clinic on Jan. 31 are hopeful that they once again will be able to schedule appointments for patients soon. “We don’t know exactly when we will be able to take appointments, but I’m optimistic that we are getting closer,” said Dr. Tara Guthrie last week. She said an agreement for temporary space is being arranged and an announcement will be made as soon as possible. Guthrie said on Tuesday morning that the doctors had nothing new to report, but information about them being able to take appointments could become available on Wednesday. Guthrie and two other physicians, Raphael Elemuo and Susan Hopkins, learned late Jan. 31 that the clinic was closing and not expected to reopen. The doctors said the clinic owners breached their contract. One of the clinic owners, Ken Gadicke, told the Advance Feb. 3 that the clinic and physicians had been unable to negotiate a way to make the business “self-sustaining”. “We are meeting with the lawyers for the doctors [on Feb. 7] to come to some sort of resolution and do not wish to comment further at this time,” he told Global News via email last week. See DOCTORS, page 2

If you’re in need of a farmers’ market fix, Saturday is your lucky day, when the Creston Valley Farmers’ Market launches monthly markets leading up to the beginning of its summer season in May. The monthly markets, running 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 15, March 8 and April 5 at Rotacrest Hall, follow up on the popularity of the Spring Beginnings market held last March. Nineteen vendors are already confirmed for Saturday, offering products including meats, crafts, plants, seeds and juice. As well, shoppers can enjoy a pancake breakfast with coffee and tea. “I think that’s a good way to start any Saturday,” said manager Martha Boland. On the first Saturday in May, the market, operated by the Creston Valley Food Action Coalition, will return to the lot behind the Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce for a second season. And it will be doing so with a new manager at the helm, or at least a temporary one, with Boland taking a break for maternity leave. A full application for the job, which closes Feb. 21, can be found at www.crestonfoodaction.ca. “It would be great to find somebody local who is already interested in the farmers’ market or food security,” said Boland. See MARKET, page 3

BY LORNE ECKERSLEY Advance Staff

BY BRIAN LAWRENCE Advance Editor

— More than 500 people, including Isabella White (above), attended the Children’s Winter Festival held at Rotacrest Hall on Saturday, hosted by volunteers from Kootenay Employment Services Society, Welcoming Communities, the Lower Kootenay Band, the Therapeutic Action Program for Seniors, Success by Six and the Teen Action Committee. Musical entertainment was offered on the stage, and activities included a Play-Doh table, painting and balloon shaving. For more photos, visit www.crestonvalleyadvance.ca/ourtown.

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Space for each clinic is limited but minimum numbers must be met to ensure the clinics are not cancelled. Go to www. crestonvalleysoccer. com for more information and to register. •••

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From page 1 One barrier to reuniting the physicians with their approximately 3,000 patients has been access to the patients’ medical files. “We now have access to the system, so that’s really good news, a big help,” Guthrie said after learning that Osprey had not locked the doctors out of the digital patient file system. “We don’t know how long that will last, but we are working through how to make our access permanent.” Guthrie said that recent test results and prescriptions are being kept up to date on the electronic files, so doctors will be able to reschedule patients who have had recent tests and illnesses. The Advance will work with the physicians to keep patients informed as more information becomes available.

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BY BRIAN LAWRENCE Advance Editor The audience will once again decide the fate of up to 30 singers performing in the quarterfinals of annual Creston’s Best Singer contest on Feb. 20 at the Prince Charles Theatre. The first 150 to arrive will receive a scorecard to rank the singers, and the top 20 will be chosen to perform in the semifinals and, potentially, the finals on March 13. “The audience really enjoys that interactive aspect of the contest,” said producer Vern Gorham. “It’s satisfying to know that they have a hand in deciding who gets to move on.” Gorham started the contest in Creston in 2010, and expanded to include other east and west Kootenay towns in the following years. Regional contests were held in Cranbrook in 2012 and 2013, which saw Cranbrook’s Trena Speers and Nelson’s Charlie Pears-Smith, respectively, named the winner. The 2013-2014 season is a bit simpler, though; winners have already been chosen in Nelson, and East Kootenay and West Kootenay contests will be held in the spring. The top two from Nelson and Creston, and the top five from east and west will move on to the Kootenays’ Best Singer finals, to be held in Creston in June. “The contests have been extremely popular,” said Gorham. “But streamlining the series makes it simpler for me to administer — plus it will allow singers to compete against others from outside their towns much sooner, which should make it more exciting for them.” Even after four years of running the contest, Gorham isn’t tired of hearing the singers compete. “I love music,” he said. “And it’s pretty amazing to hear so many styles from so many talented performers all in one place.” Tickets for the Creston’s Best Singer quarterfinals are available in advance at Black Bear Books. 2.8” x 4”

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Some of the Ricky’s All Day Grill staff with the restaurant’s Rising Star Award: (from left) Manager Melody Totten, Jasmine Rhoades, Tamara Kerr, Lori Barker, Sydney Nelson, Karen Hahn, Mona Bradford, Colby Deans, Brad Sutherland, Mike Butler. Not pictured: Ram Cherfils, Heidi Chatwin, Kyran Grant, Brendan Mulder, Tyler Mynott, Curtis Mayne, Chris Nevalainen, Kolton Metcalfe, Sandra Heykamp, Megan Blackmore.

Ricky’s earns Rising Star Award BY BRIAN LAWRENCE Advance Editor

A few months shy of two years old, Ricky’s All Day Grill has earned the company’s 2013 Rising Star Award, presented annually to the franchisee that has shown the most improvement over the year. “It’s a compliment to all our staff,” said Melody Totten, who has been the restaurant’s manager since September 2012. “It’s a pat on the back from head office. We know they see we’re doing a good job.” Creston’s Ricky’s is one of about 20 in the South Alberta District (south of Red Deer), and the award was a pleasant sur-

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From page 1 For those interested in local food production, the market is continuing its monthly meetings, held at 7 p.m. on the first Monday of each month at the College of the Rockies. Each meeting features a presentation by a

prise for Totten and her staff, who pride themselves on customer service, as well as thinking outside the box, doing such things as occasionally hosting live music in the lounge, a local initiative rather than one franchise-mandated. “It adds to the atmosphere of the lounge,” said Totten. The award is based on a variety of criteria, not the least of which is customer feedback, which has been growing steadily more positive, particularly since kitchen manager Brad Sutherland arrived in November 2012, bringing both experience and a sense of familiarity for customers. “He’s been cooking in this town for almost 20 years,” said Totten.

different local food producer, and if there is enough interest in a particular subject, guest speakers have been brought in from around the Kootenays. Since the market moved from the Millennium Park parking lot — its home for several years — to its current, more visible location, about a third of the vendors have reported significant

Customer responses are a huge part of the restaurant’s success, said franchise district manager Sue Deschner, who visits the restaurant four or five times a year. Changes can’t be made without feedback, so she welcomes it all — good or bad. “Sometimes they give us a whole book of stuff,” she said from her Calgary office. The Rising Star Award, Deschner said, shows that the Creston team has gone above and beyond the call of duty. “They show a passion for the business, especially a passion for serving the guests and being hospitable,” she said. “It shows thanks and praise for all the hard work they’ve done to improve operations.”

sales increases. “We were surprised at how many locals didn’t know or forgot about us in Millennium Park,” said Boland. And because the market is now downtown, the organizers want to develop new way of working with downtown businesses. “The market does draw a lot of people and it would be

great to have downtown just as vibrant during those hours,” said Boland. “The more ways we can learn to give back, the better.” Customers, she said, are definitely pleased with the new location, with some even making donations to help beautify the market’s area. “It’s great to see that kind of ownership,” said Boland.

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The West Creston Fire Protection Society has two announcements, the first in the role of Public Awareness and Education. On April 26 and 27, the Fire Society will be running FREE of charge for West Creston residents, a S-100 Basic Fire Suppression and Safety course. There will be 30 spots available for this session. To reserve a spot or if you would like more information, please call 250-402-9779. Leave your full name and a contact phone number. We hope you will take advantage of this opportunity, as you are your first line of defense against a fire. The second announcement is regarding the Society’s volunteers. Regardless of the outcome of the petition for a fire service with Creston, the West Creston Fire Protection Society will be suspending our role as fire fighters. We will continue with the public awareness and safety, plus fundraising for a future fire hall for the community of West Creston.

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RCMP week includes several calls about wildlife BY LORNE ECKERSLEY Advance Staff

Creston RCMP responded to 68 calls from Jan. 3-9, Staff Sgt. Bob Gollan said on Tuesday. January 3 •Police were called to assist emergency health services personnel to enter a house on Hillside Street. •A well-being check on an 11th Avenue South resident revealed he was OK. •No injuries were reported by a vehicle’s occupants after a collision

with a deer on Duck Lake Road. •Damage to a fence by an unknown vehicle was reported on Birch Street. •Hospital staff reported that a male was refusing treatment. •A Penticton female reported that she no longer has the cellphone or number that a 911 call originated from. •A report of an injured deer on Sixth Avenue North was referred to conservation officers. •A male faces a charge of assaulting a police officer after he was reported to be an unwanted guest

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in a 16th Avenue North residence. He was found to be breaching court conditions and was arrested, at which time he struck a policeman. •A male hitchhiker was found sleeping in the post office lobby. He moved on willingly when spoken to by police. January 4 •A complaint about a dog barking regularly for three months was referred to the Regional District of Central Kootenay. •The owner of a Cadillac reported to be driving erratically on Highway 3 in Kitchener was contacted and warned verbally. •The RCMP would like to talk to a grey-haired female driver of a grey Dodge crew cab with matching canopy that drove away after hitting a car parked in a Helen Street parking lot. •A male driver who left the scene after rear-ending a parked vehicle on 10th Avenue North was contacted at his home. He told police he left because there was no damage, but the owner of the parked car says there was minor damage. •Footprints were found in the snow around a Bodor Road residence but there was no sign of a break-in. •When a male was served with a peace bond and instructed to leave an Aldrich Road residence, he assaulted a police officer. He was arrested and held in cells until being released with a promise to appear in court. •A female resident of Kitchener Airport Road was bilked out of $1,900 when she wired money via Western Union in response to a fraudulent phone call. The caller told her that her son had been in a car accident in Ontario and needed the money to avoid charges. That call was followed by another, purportedly from “a lawyer”. When contacted later, the woman’s son said he had no knowledge of an accident or possible charges.

•An injured deer had to be destroyed in Erickson. •Police were unable to trace the source of a 911 call from Canyon Street. •An intoxicated male walking along Highway 21 South was taken to the hospital. January 5 •When police arrived at an Eighth Avenue South resident to check on a noise complaint, no one answered the door, through which loud music could be heard. The file has been referred to the town bylaw officer. •Police attended a Mehrer Road residence to assist Calgary Police Service with an accident investigation. •Minor damage was reported after a two-car collision in a Cook Street parking lot. •An elk reported to be injured on Highway 3 near Yahk was gone when police arrived. •Police could find no sign of suspicious activity after receiving a report of strange noises coming from an unoccupied house on Northwest Boulevard. •A house on Highway 3A near Sirdar burned to the ground. No one was in the home at the time of the fire and the highway was closed for two hours as a safety measure. The area does not have fire protection. January 6 •A female found to be in need of medical help during a well-being check in Kitchener was transported to hospital. •Police were asked to do well-being checks on a male resident of Erickson Road. Family members are waiting for space in a care facility to open up. •A resident reported hearing possible gunshots at the end of 16th Avenue North on the previous evening. •Police served a subpoena to a 24th Street resident on behalf of Cranbrook RCMP. •A complaint about loud music at an Eighth Avenue South resident was received. January 7 •Two 911 calls routed through the Riley Road cell-

phone tower could not be traced. •A Cook Street resident breached his no-contact order. •The owner of a cellphone from which a 911 call was made told police he had given the phone to a female, who denied having made an emergency call. January 8 •Patrolling police stopped a female for speeding on Canyon Street at 12th Avenue. She showed signs of inebriation and failed a breath test. She was given a 90-day driving prohibition and her vehicle was towed and impounded for 30 days. •While police were dealing with the previous driver, a vehicle turned off in an attempt to escape their notice. When the vehicle was located, a group of intoxicated occupants was standing outside the car and all denied knowing who had been driving. One, who stayed at the vehicle when the others dispersed, was arrested for being drunk in public and held overnight in police cells. •A female reported to be have been drinking and driving with children in her vehicle was located at her residence. Police had no evidence that she had been driving. •A small amount of marijuana was seized from a vehicle on View Road after the driver was stopped for driving erratically. •A vehicle being driven on Vancouver Street with expired insurance was towed and the driver was issued a ticket. January 9 •A complaint was made from Cook Street that a male was making unwanted messages on Facebook to a female. •Conservation officers attended to an injured elk report on Nick’s Island Road. •A male was taken to hospital with minor injuries after a collision between a Toyota and a semi on Highway 3/95. •A male displaying erratic behavior on Cedar Street was taken to hospital for observation.

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The Creston Valley Public Library is presenting the compelling documentary film, Occupy Love, on Feb. 21. Join acclaimed director Velcrow Ripper (Scared Sacred, Fierce Light) on a journey deep inside the revolution of the heart that is erupting around the planet as he asks the question, “How could the crisis we are facing become a love story?” Occupy Love explores the growing realization that the dominant system of power is failing to provide us with health, happiness or meaning. The old paradigm that concentrates wealth, founded on the greed of the few, is causing economic and ecological collapse. The resulting crisis has become the catalyst for a profound awakening — millions of people are deciding that enough is enough and the time has come to create a new world, a world that works for all life. The film connects the dots in this era of rapidly evolving social

change, featuring captivating insider scenes from the Egyptian revolution, the Indignado uprising in Spain, Occupy Wall Street in New York, indigenous activists at the Alberta oilsands, the climate justice movement and beyond. Woven throughout the action-oriented backbone of the film is a deep exploration of public love, and compelling stories of an emerging new paradigm. It features some of the world’s key visionaries on alternative systems of economics, sustainability, and empathy, including Naomi Klein, Bill McKibben, Jeremy Rifkin, bell hooks and Charles Eisenstein. Occupy Love is a moving, transformative, heartfelt film, featuring Ripper’s signature stunning visuals and rich soundscapes, a powerful cinematic experience that will leave audiences inspired. Occupy Love will be shown at the Creston Valley Public Library at 7 p.m. at the library. Admission is free. Running time is 96 minutes. For more information, contact the library at 250-428-4141.

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On Feb. 17, Creston’s Friends of the Cinema presents Blue Jasmine, an American drama written and directed by Woody Allen and starring Cate Blanchett, Alex Baldwin and Sally Hawkins. The film centres on a Manhattan socialite, Jasmine (played by Blanchett), who falls into poverty and homelessness, then moves in with her sister and shares a blue-collar life. As Jasmine struggles with her haunting memories of a privileged past bearing dark realities she ignored, she tries to recover in her present. Unfortunately, it all proves a losing battle as Jasmine’s narcissistic hang-ups and their consequences begin to

overwhelm her. In doing so, her old pretensions and new deceits begin to foul up everyone’s lives, especially her own. Blue Jasmine has received over 21 film awards and over 36 nominations, including three 2014 Oscar nominations for best actress, best supporting actress and best writing (original screenplay). The film has received much praise from the critics, particularly for Blanchett, and the film has been compared to Tennessee Williams’ play, A Streetcar Named Desire. It has been a box office success and Friends of the Cinema is excited to be able to screen Sony Pictures Classice the film for a Creston audience at 7:30 p.m. at the Prince Alec Baldwin and Cate Blanchett in Blue Jasmine. Charles Theatre.

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Wouldn’t it be fascinating to get a word count in the conversations generated by the recent closing of Osprey Medical Clinic? It’s been a while since we had an issue that affects so many and is of general interest to so many others. When I first heard rumblings that the clinic, home to three physicians who provide medical care for about 3,000 patients, might close, my radar went up. But I am an optimist at heart and I felt certain that the principals — three docs and two owners of the clinic — would iron out their differences. These are, after all, highly respected and well regarded members of our community. I have written stories about all of the doctors. It was a pleasure to introduce Dr. Raphael Elemuo and Dr. Susan Hopkins to readers when they chose to relocate to the Creston Valley. Both are here in large part because of a recruiting effort that reflects the spirit of co-operation that makes this such a great place to live. Dr. Tara Guthrie is a thoughtful, innovative practitioner who has made a tremendous contribution to her community. I have known clinic owners Ken Gadicke and Rick Minichiello for many, many years. The latter was our accountant when we operated a business and the former has been an associate in many community endeavours. I respect and admire them both. It is important to remember that, for all the emotion that has come into play, this is a business issue with the clinic owners on one side and the doctor-contractors on the

other. While we are all entitled to our opinions, there are only a small handful of people who have all the facts in this matter, and most of them have a vested interest.

know that there is no winning in the court of public opinion when one goes up against doctors and, by extension, their patients. Perhaps the most galling of coffee shop and Facebook comments are the ones that lay blame without having any more than the most superficial knowledge. One person jumped in to the debate by pointing the finger at Creston town council. When challenged, he insisted that it was counLorne Eckersley cil’s responsibility to look after the welfare of the public. It’s a nice, simple and emoWhen I spoke to Gadicke and tional reaction, but the fact is that the three doctors to prepare a story last week I admonished them the town and Regional District of Central Kootenay play only one all not to say anything that could small role in the delivery of health interfere with what will almost care services, and that is to operate certainly come down to a court and fund a recruiting program. case. I won’t ask questions that I When doctors make the choice of think could prejudice your case, I coming to Creston to practice, the told them. Was I being over-prorecruiting group has no say in tective? Possibly. But I don’t think where they choose to practice. In anyone’s true interests are served the case of Elemuo and Hopkins, if I simply take advantage of an they opted to sign on with Osprey emotional situation and try to get Medical Clinic, in part because of quotes that make for a controverits convenient location at the mall, sial story. My approach is to let and because they were satisfied things play out in a way that with the business arrangement. doesn’t paint an unfair or unreaMembers of town council and sonable picture of either side in regional directors have no role at this dispute. The truth, if there is such a thing, almost inevitably lies all to play in the business arrangements undertaken by the doctors somewhere in the middle of most and clinic operators. disagreements. There might not be much comReaders of the stories we have mon ground between the sides in published will have noticed that this dispute, but I suspect that all the doctors have been much more the parties would agree that they vocal than the clinic owners. will be glad when the whole thing Perhaps accountants are by nature dies down and patients are once more reserved. Maybe they don’t again seeing their doctors. like taking their private business Lorne Eckersley is the publisher of into the public sphere. Or maybe the Creston Valley Advance. they are just savvy enough to

This is the Life

Taking refuge in Zen path

There are three sets of precepts of moral behavior in Soto Zen Buddhism: the refuge precepts, the three great precepts and the 10 grave precepts. When we take the refuge precepts, we commit to awakening from the confusion that has been caused by the familial, social and religious conditioning that entwines us in a net whose threads are composed of the problems of pain, pleasure and point of view. In our attempt to solve these problems we develop allegiances to various approaches to self-discipline, to ethics and to a spiritual path. We explore all kinds of rationales, taken from various traditions and philosophies. We may try to combine them or we may continue shopping for the one right approach. This results in personal conflict that arises from wanting to have the best. When we take refuge, we end this shopping in the spiritual supermarket and decide to stick to a particular practice for the rest of our lives. In taking refuge, we commit ourselves to a path that offers a simple and extremely economical approach. The Zen path was strategized, designed, and well thought out 2,500 years ago by the historical Buddha. Taking refuge means committing to

that path wholeheartedly. We make a deep commitment to stop picking and choosing. This saves a lot of money, a lot of energy and a lot of superfluous thinking.

Zen's-Eye View Kuya Minogue

Perhaps this approach may seem repressive, but it is really based on a sympathetic attitude towards our situation. It is only possible to realize our innate enlightenment when there are no sidetracks, no exits. Usually we tend to look for something new to solve our problems: a change in society or politics, a new diet, a new theory. Working on oneself, without such exits or sidetracks, is the Zen path. Taking refuge is a total commitment to oneself. It’s a commitment to working with the inherent sacredness, richness and the magical aspect of each moment. And this has to be done in the mundane activities of daily life. There are no scapegoats. When you take refuge, you become

responsible for yourself. The world is no longer regarded as a source of salvation. It may entertain you, play music for you and dance for you, but the path and the inspiration of the path are up to you. You have to do it. And the meaning of taking refuge is that you commit yourself to doing it. Taking refuge means dropping the belief that because we were born condemned, we have to be saved. It means understanding that humans have never been condemned — except by their own confusion. Taking refuge means you no longer have to be confused. Your path is now clean-cut, definite, precise and very clear. By taking refuge, you join a wisdom path that has existed for 2,500 years without interruption. It is very direct and very simple. Suggested practice: Contemplate where you find refuge. Is it in material comfort, fun activities or an external power? How would you describe your path of practice? Kuya Minogue is resident teacher at the Creston Zen Centre and will be offering classes on the 16 precepts of Soto Zen Buddhism at 7 p.m. on Thursday evenings from Feb. 27-April 17. For more information, visit www.zenwords.net or call her at 250-428-6500.

Creston Valley Advance Thursday, February 13, 2014

No place for insults in fire protection debate To the Editor: As a long-term resident of West Creston, I am pleased that certified fire protection for my community is now one step closer as a result of the recent petition process. Yes, I am willing to pay for reduced risk. My lower insurance rates will be an added bonus. Loss by fire is devastating, and family members and friends who have witnessed the results of it, either in Barriere or West Kelowna and the Blue Mountains of Sydney would not wish it upon me or my neighbours. Increased fire protection in a forested hillside community that can be subject to dry summer conditions is simply common sense, they argue. However, recent misleading and inflammatory letters to the editor were cause for concern. Both Frank Belavy and Vladimir Certik (Feb. 6 Advance, page 7) opted for emotional personal attacks over logic in their separate efforts to express displeasure with the result of a democratic process. I worry that some ill-informed readers may be misled by their negative metaphors, allusions (such as “knives sticking out of innocent backs”) or big words. I worry that others may see sensational insults as acceptable press. In particular, one reference by Mr. Certik demands a response. “Fake firefighters”, his glib title, I presume, for our West Creston volunteers, seems an unwarranted and mean attack. These well-meaning men and women sought to prevent loss in our area. They generously gave of their time to explore fire protection options, access funding, locate and expand equipment, complete training courses and improve callout communication. They started from scratch when they saw a safety gap in our community and worked hard. They attended 33 local fires, including one only 100 metres from my own property. I thank them all. So yes, opinions will differ and not all members of a community will be happy with the results of a petition or referendum. Yes, Canadian society allows for freedom of expression and a community newspaper should reflect varied views. But unnecessary name-calling and misleading attacks are unacceptable. Logic and reason should prevail. Insults should have no place in healthy community debate. Margaret Miller West Creston

Happiness, freedom are true wealth To the Editor: (Re: This is the Life: “Citizens Rise Up”, Jan. 16 Advance) Lorne Eckersley writes that Creston is among the poorest of communities in our province. This is

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news to me, but Lorne knows Creston and its people much better than I do. Up to this point, I was under the impression that Creston is one of the better-off towns in Canada. To me, the Creston Valley and Creston are among the richest and blessed places on this beautiful Earth. And here is why. Where in the world does one find all these wonders of nature, a valley bottom with the best fertile soil and yearround weather that most people in Canada would love to have? A huge lake that is open all winter and that has never been frozen over attracts fishermen from many places. I always have and still do meet very friendly people. We have a very active arts community and theatre group. The numerous volunteer groups are the heart of this community. I am thinking of the great work people like the Gleaners are doing, and the Therapeutic Activation Program for Seniors or Therapeutic Riding Program, to mention just a few. People are helping each other daily. I can go on and on. There are some not so well-off people like anywhere else, and I believe they are better off living in Creston than anywhere else because so many good and caring people step in when help is needed. We came to the Creston Valley 32 years ago and had the best and happiest years of our lives even though we earned a lot less income than we did in Calgary. But then, what is more important, material wealth or happiness, or is it maybe a little bit of both? Can we learn from that little country Bhutan about their way of organizing wellbeing as a measurement of the wealth of their people? I am ready and very happy to spend the rest of my life here in this most beautiful place on Earth. If it is, as Lorne Eckersley writes, one of the poorest communities in B.C., so be it. It seems to be also the one with the happiest people. Happiness does not come in dollar bills but from strong social networks, meaningful employment, health, political and religious freedom, and the absence of corruption. Henry Dahle Creston

someone taking down a fence line without consultation. Fred Stevenson Creston

All residents need access to doctors

To the Editor: (Re: “Doctors Locked Out of Osprey Medical Clinic”, Feb. 6 Advance) I would like you to understand one thing. I am over 50 years old, and I have been looking for a doctor in this area of B.C. for eight years. I have been told that you cannot just walk into a medical clinic, so obviously our health means no more than dirt on the street. We all have a history that needs to be taken care of. With people that want to or a situation that wants to run doctors out of this town, we are left with an unacceptable situation. We as a family think that this is outrageous. We are paying health care premiums but we have no access to health care. People who are starting a practice to help the community and bring doctors to this area should not be in business if all it is to them is a financial investment. I, myself, as a 55-year-old who cannot get any kind of care in this area because of the doctor shortage in Creston and Cranbrook, will commit myself to protest throughout this country. These people that are not looking after or supporting our doctors and nurses but looking only for money as opposed to looking after people’s lives and health cause everyone to suffer. To anyone that feels the same in this situation: I would like to start a petition to the government of Canada. It is not acceptable to have to sit in emergency for three hours just to have a prescription refilled. Dwight Hazen Yahk

Valley should Local gov’ts be in Pacific can help with time zone clinic closure

To the Editor: I would like to comment on the closing of the Osprey Medical Clinic as I was one of the patients who had their appointment cancelled. I dispute the position taken by the local governments that they have no role to play in this issue. We are talking about the well-being of the residents of this community. It was a civil dispute until the locks were changed while one person was still in the office. That means the owner or owner’s agent took the law into their own hands, inconveniencing many people with no notice. The doctors retained legal counsel, so it was up to the owners to do the same and resolve the matter without the media knowing about it and people being inconvenienced with no notice. Many property disputes arise because one side takes the law into their own hands, cresting bad feelings, when using legal counsel would avoid many problems. An example would be

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To the Editor: So, we are all going to have lower hydro bills and conserve more energy by adopting daylight time? I think not. The opinion expressed in the letter “Hydro Bills Lower with Daylight Time” (Jan. 23 Advance) has a major flaw. If we adopt mountain daylight time, we will consume more energy because air conditioning units will be in use one hour later than they are when we are on mountain standard time. I do not believe that burning two or three “energy saver” bulbs would give us anywhere near the amount of electricity required to run an air conditioning unit. To be fair, air conditioning would likely be turned on earlier, resulting in, at best, zero energy conservation. If we are going to make a change, the logical one would be to use Pacific time — daylight in summer and standard in winter, thereby conforming to at least 90 per cent of the province. However, in my opinion, our present time solution is the best possible solution for our geographic location. Jack Falk Creston

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Trouble and turmoil have value

One fellow of old wrote, “Consider it pure joy when you face various trials and temptations.” This statement has been puzzling me for a good two decades. I personally have yet to see someone who likes troubles. No, I am not talking about a fool who brings troubles on his head. I have in mind everyday men and

women who live through rain and sun, storm and fun. What keeps people going when there is nothing to hang on to? What’s the value of it? As crazy as it sounds, the end of all troubles, the ones that do not destroy or kill, brings forth positive growth. With the right attitude and with the

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