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KERHD won’t be upping taxes

BY LORNE ECKERSLEY Advance Staff

Taxpayers won’t be seeing a tax increase in funding for capital health projects in the Kootenay East Regional Hospital District in 2014, said John Kettle.

Kettle, who has been re-elected to his seventh term as board chair, said that the hospital district’s annual budget is $8.74 million, two-thirds of which will go toward the intensive care unit project at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook.

“This budget as adopted shows a zero per cent increase in taxation over last year, which is fantastic news for the citizens of the region,” he said. “This board has always said that we will tax only for what we need, and for the sixth straight year we have been able to approve new projects without increasing taxes.”

Other capital projects provided for in the budget include the development of an isolation room at the Golden and District Hospital, direct digital controls replacement at the Sparwood Health Centre, and a C-arm, portable X-ray system, cart washer and MRI upgrade for East Kootenay Regional Hospital.

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FAST FINGERS — Emma Penner’s fingers flew over the keys as she performed Yoshinao Nakada’s Etude Allegro during the

Stars of the Festival showcase on Sunday, which featured over two dozen competitors from the weeklong adjudicated Creston Festival of the Arts. Adjudicators selected three performers (on page 2) to compete in a provincial competition. A list of winners and more photos from the showcase, including strings, piano and drama — which hadn’t been part of the festival since its first year, 2006 — can be found at www.crestonvalleyadvance.ca/ourtown.

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The mixer will take place at the Crawford Bay ElementarySecondary School on March 15 and 16. On Saturday at 5:30 p.m., doors will open to the public for an all-ages potluck and concert.

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ocal singer-songwriter Mark Koenig will host an intimate evening of the songwriter and his songs at the Snoring Sasquatch on March 15.

Koenig, a Juno Award nominee and two-time Canadian Country Music Award nominee, will be joined by four other outstanding Creston musicians, his son, Adam, longtime friend and musician Gary Snow, Micah Snow (son of Gary), and fellow musician and friend Karl Sommerfeld.

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Firefighters expand skills with Texas training

BY BRIAN LAWRENCE Advance Editor

There’s one thing that Bridget Blackmore, Cory Fleck and Cory Goncalves can agree on about their arrival in Texas: The weather was hot. Really hot.

They weren’t sure exactly what to expect, but found fewer horses and carriages, tumbleweeds and gunfights in the street than the movies led them to believe they would find.

“Everybody does wear cowboy boots, though,” said Blackmore.

“And almost everybody chews.”

The trio went to the U.S. in September to attend Kilgore College Fire Academy for three months of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) training, a more affordable option for the local fire departments than training them inhouse or at a Canadian academy.

A similar program in Canada runs between $12,000 and $15,000, while firefighting is heavily subsidized by the Texas government, running a bill of $1,750 per firefighter — still less than the $3,000 that would be spent on 500 hours spread over five years to train a single firefighter “in-house” at a department.

“The utilization of the academy provides for a much quicker higher level of training where these individuals are capable of

all tasks that are required of a firefighter, completed in a period of three months,” said Creston Fire Rescue Chief Michael Moore.

“This allows them to be immediately used in key firefighting tasks gaining experience at these skills immediately versus waiting years to be shown.”

Blackmore, Fleck and Goncalves were completely immersed in the lifestyle, living at the FlintGresham Fire Department (FGFD) for the duration. They would go to school during the day, with both classroom and practical training, and they would respond to calls with the department throughout the night.

“It was nice running the calls,” said Goncalves. “You could use what you’re learning.”

“What you learned, you might be able to put into practice,” added Fleck. “It really reinforced it.”

Calls included many structure fires and car accidents, far more than Fleck and Goncalves see as members of Creston Fire Rescue, and certainly more than Blackmore sees with the CanyonLister Fire Department (CLFD).

“Lots of their calls were pretty big, some wild stuff that we don’t always see,” said Fleck.

On one of his most memorable calls, he attended a structure fire, and was thrilled to climb on the roof and cut a hole to vent it.

“That was awesome,” he said.

Cory Fleck

All three Creston firefighters took part in this extracurricular training course, which included 16 hours of industrial burns, fuelled by liquid heptane and diesel.

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(From left) Creston Valley firefighters Cory Goncalves, Bridget Blackmore and Cory Fleck.

Blackmore enjoyed fighting the second structure fire, this one a trailer, the trio attended.

“It was completely involved, so it was just an exterior attack,” she said.

She missed out on the last big one, though, having left Texas days before Fleck and Goncalves.

A massive warehouse fire at a pallet factory on the north side of Tyler, the main centre near Kilgore, required all surrounding counties to be called in.

“On our last day, too!” enthused Fleck.

“I’m so jealous!” responded Blackmore.

But not all calls were so entertaining. Medical calls were also part of their duties, and one in particular sticks in Goncalves’ mind.

“A drug overdose,” he said “That’s pretty much all I’ll say about that one. I don’t want to go into detail.”

Fleck and Goncalves have

been on the Creston department for about two years, and it’s been just over a year at Canyon-Lister for Blackmore.

Once they got started, there was no doubt that they wanted to continue.

“It’s the greatest thing you could be doing,” said Goncalves.

“I just decided to show up to one of the Monday night practices. I just fell in love with it,” said Blackmore.

“I don’t like going to work every day and knowing what you’re going to do,” said Fleck.

“This, you can never anticipate what you’re going to be doing, and I really like that. It’s quick, you’ve got to think, it’s always a fast pace.”

The academy’s training ground allowed them the opportunity to try out a wide range of skills, from knot tying to putting up ladders to automobile extrication, Blackmore’s favourite part.

“We cut a lot of cars up,” she

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Goncalves enjoyed practicing on live burns, which also involved trips to a chemical plant to practice fighting liquid petroleum gas fires.

For Fleck, the most interesting part was studying fire science and behaviour.

“It’s not stuff that is common knowledge,” he said. “It’s more in depth.”

Twenty-three out of 25 who started graduated from their Kilgore class, and the three from Creston were near the top.

“They say that the Canadians usually do better,” said Blackmore. “They’re so far away from home, and they’re so much more focused because they don’t have all the distractions. …

“I think it benefitted us a lot, just being in that environment the whole time. We were completely involved in the fire service the whole trip.”

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Under 50 calls for RCMP during quiet week

BY LORNE ECKERSLEY Advance Staff

The quietest week for calls to police in the last year was probably the result of the cold weather.

“That’s all I can think of,” Staff Sgt. Bob Gollan said on Monday.

The week wasn’t without its frustrations, though, with 10 of the calls being routed through cellphone towers, originating from cellphones with no service contracts. It means they are untraceable, but still eat up police time as they attempt to determine whether each call is associated to a legitimate emergency.

Police Beat Creston RCMP responded to 49 calls for service from Feb. 24-March 2.

February 24 •A complaint about a disgruntled customer at a Northwest Boulevard business was resolved before police arrived.

•A Kootenay River Road resident reported receiving a phone call from someone who might have a court order not to make contact.

February 25 •Police assisted Salmo RCMP in the investigation of a

robbery by setting up a checkstop on Highway 3 near Summit Creek Bridge.

•Tools were reported stolen from a property near Yahk.

•A 911 call from Sunset Boulevard was apparently the result of a misdial.

•A well-being check on a Canyon-Lister Road male indicated he was OK. •A three-year-old child was taken to hospital for treatment of minor injuries after a vehicle went off the road on 12th Street.

•A police officer, with the help of a Good Samaritan, dragged a dead elk off the highway near Goat River Bridge.

February 26 •The front and rear licence plates were stolen from a vehicle in a Cook Street parking lot.

•A ring found on Cook Street was traced to the owner thanks to the engraving on the inside of the band.

•Police did not locate a male reported to be staggering on Riverview Road.

•A youth reported to be riding a bicycle on the roof of Pioneer Villa was not located.

“This is a very dangerous thing to do,” Gollan commented.

•A 911 call from East Arrow Creek Road was apparently the

result of a pocket dial.

February 27 •A female driver who was seen by a patrolling officer to make a dangerous left turn and drive at a very slow speed was reported to the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles, who will likely order an evaluation of her driving abilities.

•Police attended a 40th Avenue residence to assist in a Calgary Police Service investigation.

February 28 •A youth left his visit to the police station in a vehicle with his parents, with whom he had a no-contact order. When police arrested him on the violation they also found him to be in possession of stolen property.

He was subsequently charged with theft under $5,000.

•A 19th Avenue South resident reported threats being made on Facebook.

•A Canyon Street resident reported receiving harassing text messages about an unpaid phone bill from a relative.

•A brown and tan wallet was reported lost somewhere in Creston.

•A Northwest Boulevard business customer made threats, possibly in jest, to an employee.

•A car stereo was stolen on Collis Road.

•A complaint about noise in a house on 22nd Avenue North was attributed to the wind.

March 1 •When police located a person responsible for banging on doors and windows at a Fifth Avenue South residence he said he was attempting to check on the well-being of the resident, who called police instead of answering the door.

•Unwanted text messages were received at a Seventh Avenue North residence.

•The theft of used tires at a local tire shop was reported.

March 2 •A suspicious person reported

to be hanging around Seventh Avenue North was gone when police arrived.

•Police received two complaints about a dark pickup truck heading eastbound and driving erratically on Highway 3. The vehicle was not located but police notified Cranbrook RCMP to be on the lookout.

•A television, laptop computer and cigarettes were stolen during a break and entry to a Nick’s Island Road business.

•Suspicious vehicles coming and going at a Seventh Avenue North residence were reported.

•No injuries were reported following a single vehicle accident on Highway 3 in Erickson.

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Kootenay East Regional Hospital District board acting chair Dean McKerracher and chair John Kettle.

The Regional District of Central Kootenay is updating parcel tax rolls for the following service areas: South Slocan Water Service Parcel Tax Duhamel Water Service Parcel Tax Ymir Water Service Frontage Tax Lucas Road Water Service Parcel Tax Voykin Street Lighting Service Parcel Tax Sanca Park Water Service Parcel Tax Riondel Water Service Frontage Tax McDonald Creek Water Service Parcel Tax Balfour Water Service Parcel Tax Woodland Water Service Parcel Tax West Robson Water Service Parcel Tax Burton Water Service Parcel Tax Edgewood Water Service Parcel Tax Fauquier Water Service Parcel Tax Grandview Properties Water Service Parcel Tax Rosebery Highlands Water Service Area Woodbury Water Service Parcel Tax Owners of property located in these parcel tax areas may request that the roll be amended, in relation to their own property, on one or more of the following grounds: • • • • •

there is an error or omission respecting a name or address on the assessment roll; there is an error or omission respecting the inclusion of a parcel; there is an error or omission respecting the taxable frontage of a parcel (for water or sewer service areas that use frontage for taxation); and an exemption has been improperly allowed or disallowed.

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Requests for amendments must be made in writing to the Regional District of Central Kootenay, Box 590, 202 Lakeside Drive, Nelson, BC V1L 5R4 on or before March 10, 2014 @ 4:00 p.m. If requests are received, a Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel will meet at 10:00 a.m. on March 11, 2014 in the RDCK Board Room in Nelson.

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KERHD

From page 1 The KERHD tax rate will see residential property owners pay about $16 per $100,000 of assessed value.

Kettle said he was pleased to return to his position as board chair.

“I am grateful for the continued support of this board and look forward to continuing to build on our positive relationship with Interior Health in the coming year,” he said.

“Last year at this time, we were advocating for a new intensive care unit (ICU) for the East Kootenay

Regional Hospital. Today that project is a reality and I look forward to seeing construction get underway in the coming months.”

The KERHD has committed $8 million to the ICU project, which represents 40 per cent of the project cost.

Elkford Mayor Dean McKerracher has been re-elected as acting chair for a third term.

The hospital district extends beyond Cranbrook and the boundaries of the RDEK to include Golden and Creston, and the portions of the regional districts of Central Kootenay and Columbia Shuswap surrounding those communities.

PUBLIC NOTICE CRESTON LANDFILL WASTE SCREENING PROGRAM Please be advised that the RDCK is conducting an on-going Waste Screening Program at the Creston Resource Recovery Facility. The objective of this process is to educate the public about what is accepted for disposal at the site and to encourage recycling and waste diversion. All loads and household garbage bags will be inspected as part of the waste screening process.

All Waste Screening activities will be undertaken to ensure compliance with the Resource Recovery Facilities Bylaw (RDCK Bylaw 2174). At this time waste screening events will be for the purpose of education only; no penalties will apply for non-compliant loads during this period of time. In the future, customers found to be non-compliant with RDCK Bylaw 2174 will be subject to appropriate fees & penalties.

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Town interested in providing fire protection for Area C

BY LORNE ECKERSLEY Advance Staff

Cory Fleck sprays a car during a training exercise.

Firefighters From page 3 Based on what Moore was told, Blackmore, Fleck and Goncalves represented the Creston Valley well at Kilgore and FGFD. “Mike Fennel, the lead instructor at the fire academy, praised these firefighters for their dedication and commitment within the learning environment and how they helped make the entire class more competitive in seeing who could get the highest test scores on their written examinations throughout the program,” said Moore.

FGFD Chief Tim Stone told Moore that the three were some of the best-mannered students they have had.

“He enjoyed having them in this department for the three months, was very pleased with their commitment to their hall duties and schoolwork,” he said. “He also stated that because of the impression these three firefighters left on him, that if our

Courtesy Cory Fleck

department was to send more firefighters down, they would make room for them first at their fire hall over other firefighter cadets.”

Blackmore, Fleck and Goncalves will be putting what they learned to good use locally. Creston Fire Rescue currently has 28 firefighters, 19 of which are certified with NFPA training. On the 21-member CLFD, only Chief Glenn Guthrie and Blackmore have the training.

The trio plans to stay with their Creston Valley departments for a couple of years before leaving to pursue full-time work in larger centres.

And if the training they received made them sure of anything, it’s that they want to continue in their chosen professions.

“It’s about giving back,” said Blackmore. “I wanted something adventurous and I wanted it to matter.”

“Not everybody does that,” said Goncalves. “It’s not an ordinary thing you do.”

“At the end of the day, it really matters,” said Fleck. “You can say, ‘What I did today was worthwhile.’ ”

Get your tax refund now.

Creston town council has paved the way to provide fire protection for West Creston and the Creston Flats.

In a motion passed at the Feb. 25 regular meeting, council authorized staff to inform the Regional District of Central Kootenay “that the Town of Creston is interested in negotiating a contract with the regional district for the provision of fire protection for a portion of Area C, being West Creston and the Creston flats, proposing the level of service, the proposed equipment required to provide the service, and the responsibility with respect to the costs of capital infrastructure involved in providing the service.”

“In the last few years we have taken steps to deliver services throughout the Creston Valley,” Mayor Ron Toyota said. “It’s an efficient

use of resources and in this case it involves the co-operation of the regional district and its regional fire departments.”

Council Briefs •A motion passed that could lead to a regional septage system, to be located at the waste water treatment plant west of Highway 21.

Council recommends an option from an engineering report for a receiving station in which septage (pumped from residential septic systems throughout the area) be received “at a modern septage receiving station adjacent to the existing pump well that currently collects water from the septage pits and geotube area, at a cost to the Regional District of Central Kootenay of $357,000.”

Council also authorized a one-year extension for the current agreement to receive and treat septage.

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•The Town of Creston will apply under a new round of funding for up to $5,000 in matching funds to hold another regional Community to Community Forum with the Lower Kootenay Band.

Forums are intended to create a dialogue on issues of common responsibility or issue and have been held in previous years.

•A donation of a travel bag was allocated for the Creston Rotary Club annual radio auction.

•The zoning bylaw for a property at 801 Vancouver Street was amended to allow for the creation of an 85-unit seniors apartment complex.

•The meeting was held at Kootenay Employment Services after the Creston Town Hall basement was damaged when a sewer line broke. Coun.

Wesly Graham attended via a video link from Cranbrook, where he is working in MP David Wilks’s office.

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In the past five or six years we have travelled south, mostly to Coeur d’Alene, more than we had in the previous three decades in total. The reason? To feed our obsession with opera. And our love of theatre.

We have always enjoyed opera, taking in productions from Rome to San Diego to Edmonton during our travels. But New York’s Metropolitan Opera has made the musical-drama form a regular part of our life since we discovered the live, high-definition satellite video feeds of Saturday matinees from fall through spring.

Season schedules feature 10-12 different operas annually and the operas are shown — live — in movie theatres around the world.

This year about three million people will get an up close and personal view of productions that, for many, could previously only be dreamed of.

There is a special attraction to these offerings, in that viewers get a better view of the action than they would attending the Met Opera in person. The cameras get much closer to the singers than the eye. As well, between acts, behind the scenes interviews are conducted by stars like Rene Fleming, Deborah Voigt and Placido Domingo. The hand-held camera then lingers to show set changes that provide a fascinating insight into the complexity of their construction. It’s an experience that you don’t get when taking in a live opera.

We can watch some of the live presentations in Trail’s Royal Theatre, but I have a bit of acrophobia and I don’t like driving Kootenay Pass in the best condi-

tions. In the winter, early in the morning (1 p.m. matinees in New York translate to 10 a.m. starts in the Pacific time zone)? Forget about it.

described by her literary hero, the 17th century poet John Donne (“Death, be not proud, though some have called thee, Mighty and dreadful, for thou art not so”).

In previous visits we have seen productions of such varied plays as Sweeney Todd and a one-man show based on a David Sedaris story. We have never been disappointed.

As we sat in the playhouse on Saturday night (after watching the opera Lorne Eckersley Prince Igor earlier in the day in a movie theatre) I thought about how lucky we are An added bonus in Coeur here in Creston to have the facilid’Alene is the Lake City ties we do. The Tivoli is an excelPlayhouse, a lovely little theatre lent theatre and owner Bonnie that seats about 120. This purposeGeddes has made a large investbuilt facility has been operating ment that allows for superior digisince 1961 and eight shows a year tal pictures and sound, at a time are cast and staged. The cozy when many other movie houses in building has a small stage and not small communities have closed. much room for sets and set changPrince Charles Theatre is another es, but 50 years of experience has gem, allowing up to 300 at a time taught that creativity and simplicito enjoy an amazing variety of ty can be achieved with a little entertainment since it was built imagination. about 30 years ago.

Last Saturday, we attended a Admittedly, it isn’t an ideal faciliproduction of Wit, a Pulitzer Prizety for intimate theatre productions winning play about a literature — the raised stage is a natural barriprofessor who has ovarian cancer. er to audiences — but it is far supeWhile the hospital bed remained rior in versatility and quality than on stage throughout, chairs and most towns have. If there is a negadesks were carried on and off to tive about the auditorium it is the allow for scenes in a university classroom and other hospital areas. badly deteriorated seats, but we have been pleased to be among We sat spellbound as Dr. Vivien those who have made donations to Bearing took us through an replace them. anguishing ride through chemoIf theatre provides a magical therapy treatments and right to her experience, there is nothing magic on-stage death. The audience about facilities. They are expensive watched as this stern, stoic and very detached personality gradual- to build and maintain. It’s worth every penny. ly succumbed to the very human Lorne Eckersley is the publisher of emotion of fear as she abandoned the Creston Valley Advance. her attempts to face death as

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ALR created to protect food

Before my husband and I were election comes three years from born, the B.C. government under now, there won’t be a single opposiformer premier Dave Barrett was tion leader who will stand on a thinking about our health. Not just platform and say, ‘Elect me and I with hospitals, clinics, and operat- will rescind this legislation.’ ” ing and emergency rooms, but also with one of the most important things that define a person’s health: food.

The Agricultural Land Reserve is 40 years old.

Created to protect B.C.’s limited agricultural land Michelle Mungall for food production, the ALR is a legacy from the 1970s Barrett government that included Nelson-Creston MLA Barrett was right. From these early Lorne Nicholson. Protecting this days in the 1970s, the level of support land was essential at the time. for the ALR has grown and grown. It Cities were growing and expand- has blossomed into an institution as ing, gobbling up farmland and important as public medicare and turning them into suburbs with lit- education. Indeed, no election plattle thought as to how we were form has ever committed to get rid of going to feed everyone. the ALR. As with anything worthwhile, it All the same, here we are with didn’t come easily. Many at the the ALR under threat. Last fall, time were opposed to the ALR and leaked documents revealed that the the Agricultural Land Commission Ministry of Agriculture singled out that oversaw it. Comments in the the ALC, ordering it to stop work legislature saw the Social Credit because it is under core review. We party denouncing it as a “vicious also learned that the minister probill.” Undaunted, Barrett declared, posed to abolish the ALC, bringing “I want to predict that when the all regulatory decisions under the

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ministry instead of an independent body — except, of course, for industrial activity on farmland in the Kootenays, which would be decided by the Oil and Gas Commission.

Former agriculture ministers like Corky Evans were aghast at how today’s minister was so quick to throw the ALR under the bus. In response, the minister for the core review, Bill Bennett, said that such proposals were early drafts and have since been rejected. But here’s the thing, they plan to do something with the ALR and ALC, and by all indications it isn’t going to be good for our food supply.

We need good farmland in B.C. for healthy local food production. The ALR ensures that the land is there to grow the food. Instead of getting rid of it, government should be talking about how they can better support farmers working that land for the benefit of us all. Because, after all, we are what we eat.

Michelle Mungall is the member of the legislative assembly for the NelsonCreston provincial riding, and is the Opposition critic for social development.

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Minister’s statement misses facts Clinic owners weakened their case To the Editor: As chair of the British Columbia Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA) from 2011-2013, I was closely involved in the collective agreement negotiated between the BC Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) and BCPSEA in June 2012.

I appreciate current Minister of Education Peter Fassbender was not involved in 2012, but his recent assertions that government was fully committed to, and even responsible for, the success of the negotiations are inconsistent with my experience.

By my firsthand recollection, government tactics concerning the Bill 28 reconciliation sessions, and collective bargaining between the BCTF and BCPSEA, were accurately described in Justice Griffin’s BC Supreme Court ruling when she concluded, “Government thought that a teachers strike would give the government a political advantage in imposing legislation that the public might otherwise not support.”

This strategy was pursued, in part, by the restrictive bargaining mandate set by government in addition to the net-zero monetary directive. No other part of the public sector was asked to seek so many concessions from a union with no increase in compensation.

Despite these collective bargaining limitations, the negotiating teams and mediator Dr. Charles Jago worked tirelessly to conclude an agreement.

Although the negotiated agreement met the monetary mandate, government representatives informed us of their dissatisfaction with the agreement, including the lost opportunity, now identified in the recent judgment, to “impose concessions which advance education initiatives” through legislation triggered by the failure of collective bargaining.

Yet recent statements made by Minister Fassbender seem to revise the events of 2012. It is concerning to hear the minister emphatically state that government’s goal was to reach a negotiated settlement, when that claim is so inconsistent with what actually transpired and now forms part of the Griffin decision.

Despite how pleased the minister now claims to be with the negotiated agreement, the facts that this government 1) moved swiftly after the election to replace elected school trustees on the BCPSEA board with its own public administrator, 2) appoint a government negotiator in the midstream of current BCTF bargaining, and 3) replace the senior staff at BCPSEA, tell a very different story.

With Tuesday’s call by the BCTF for a strike vote, current bargaining seems to be drifting. A significant difference in this round is that government now owns it all: the funder, the policy maker and now the bargainer. Will it retreat to a legislative fix or a legitimately bargained one?

One hopes that the decision will provide some direction to government notwithstanding its decision to appeal. The appeal won’t change the facts. In the future, it might be wise to follow Griffin’s reflection that perhaps, “This affirms the wisdom of the Korbin labour relations model: government is removed from the direct bargaining relationship with public sector employees and bargaining takes place with the employer association, which has a more direct interest in reaching agreement.”

Sincere reflection would provide the opportunity for all to learn and grow to make public education better. What is

past is past and it is time to focus on the future. The students in our great public education system deserve our best efforts.

Melanie Joy, Trustee School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake)

To the Editor: (Re: “Doctors Still Able to Access Patient Records”, Feb. 27 Advance) Ken Gadicke and Rick Minichiello should realize the rapid closure by changing the locks on the Osprey Medical Clinic is what people are angry about, and getting people to give flowers to the doctors does not absolve you of the bad feeling you created by your unilateral action. There are two sides to every story, but you sure weakened your case because you unilaterally affected so many people.

Fred D. Stevenson Creston

MLA ‘against rural ridings in B.C.’ To the Editor: Well, that settles it. Our MLA is against rural ridings in B.C. Her defiance to support Bill 2 (Electoral Boundaries Commission Amendment Act), introduced to protect the votes and voices of rural British Columbians shows she once again is completely out of touch with her constituents, who, by the way, are in a rural riding!

Who are you working for? It looks to me like our MLA is working for big interest groups that want the Lower Mainland to have all the control in the province so that they can wield the axe of power as they see fit.

It’s time that we pay attention to what our out of touch MLA says on our behalf in the legislature because clearly she is not speaking on behalf of us rural folks, who, might I say, deserve a fair shake! This is not gerrymandering as you might call it, Ms. Mungall, this is the government looking out for us small people who you so easily forget about.

Wesly Graham Creston

All are part of political process To the Editor: Greeting, my fellow citizens of Creston! I would like to share with you my thoughts, feeling and personal philosophy regarding our next federal election, which is now just over 18 months away (but I guess you knew that).

I believe everyone should become involved in the political process (I am conservative myself), in particular, more young people, women and First Nations.

Whether or not you know it, voting does indeed make a difference — there is no force more powerful than marking an X on a piece of paper! Thinking positively, having faith, prayer and the human spirit are equally as powerful.

An exceptional and effective speaker or leader (man or woman) is someone who speaks from the heart and uses the power of positive thinking to inspire and motivate people to practically achieve miracles, for the great good of everyone. For example, if I were a politician, I would say something like, “Give me a shovel, pickaxe, sledgehammer, wheelbarrow, and I will construct a better world for future generations. Are you with me?” Or how about this one: “All men and women are created equal, as the good Lord intended, which is the key to unlocking the door to a more harmonious, prosperous and just society.” Education is also important, and everyone should have access to it because knowledge is power. I am well educated myself and have several interests, including astronomy, history, science, physics, geology, economics, sociology, geography, religion, philosophy and, of course, politics.

Developing an environmentally friendly economy, protecting health care, the middle and working classes, and those in society who are the most vulnerable rank high on my list of priorities. Maintaining national security also is important in this age of terrorism and extremist ideologies. However, we will be victorious in the end because democracy can defeat any enemy — just as communism and fascism were.

In conclusion, I would like to say that the world is on the verge of great and wonderful things, and is changing for the better. So don’t let anyone tell you otherwise, because that is negative thinking, and is a defeatist attitude. Keep thinking positively, be optimistic, have faith and hope, and may God and his angels watch over you because miracles do occur, as I am speaking from personal experience.

Allan Clement Creston

Owners may have harmed recruitment To the Editor: There was some discussion recently on CBC Radio 1 about the ongoing problem that small towns in B.C. have with respect to convincing medical doctors to establish their practice in any small town.

Mayors, councils, chambers of commerce and even some citizens get involved in ways and means of attracting medical doctors, in part because it is good for the local economy.

I have to wonder how much of those efforts have been derailed by the owners of the Osprey Medical Clinic when they locked the doctors out and denied them access to their records and equipment. That action was announced on CBC, so it’s common knowledge. What doctor would move to a small town knowing how easy it is to shut him down while the people who sold him on moving there looked the other way?

Furthermore, I have to wonder what was so important to the owners of the Osprey Medical Clinic that in locking out the doctors they neglected to consider the impact it could have on the health, welfare and perhaps even the lives of up to 3,000 patients. Could they not have made arrangements for caring for the patients instead of locking the door without warning and thereby making the patients’ care a negotiating tool, whether it was or was not intentional? When the owners committed an action that adversely affected up to 3,000 patients, they lost their ethical right to privacy.

Peter Ross Creston

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PAWS Volunteer of the Month for February... Joan Halvorsen!

This name may well be familiar to readers of this feature,visitors to PAWS, bake sales and even in the schools. Joan contributes in many ways but mostly with dog expertise and care.

At the shelter the dogs love her, and all the treats her pockets! Treats are awarded generously once earned! We are thankful to Joan for teaching our dogs many things which help them become more adoptable. Joan has even expanded upon this to taking part in various dog training ventures, working with Therapy dogs and adopting from the shelter.

Not just the dogs benefit from her dedication. Joan is always willing to help new volunteers adjust and learn the routines. As a very busy person with her own family, we very much appreciate all she does with the animal and volunteer family at the PAWS shelter.

Thank you Joan, from all of us.

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By applying these strategies consistently over time, you will save money, pay less interest and pay off your mortgage years earlier!

Dean Bala is a mortgage broker and Realtor working out of the Creston Valley Realty office in Creston. For more information, he can be reached at 250 402-3903 or dean_bala@yahoo.com.

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One blog I loosely follow is Humor at Work by Michael Kerr, which, despite his mistaken spelling, has some pretty good stuff on Neil Ostafichuk customer service, morale, current started a personal blog called trends and other tidbits that What’s Up Fitness, probably can be applied in a positive because she is the most pas- fashion. He has also spoken at sionate person I have ever met a few BC Recreation and on the subject of personal Parks Association conferenchealth and fitness. I thought es, which tends to leave felI’d mention it because it does low reccies energized and a take some courage to actually little more optimistic. His put your thoughts on “paper” philosophy mirrors many and share your expertise on a successful companies that subject, along with presenting believe in the power of in a manner that is logical and humour to change the way captures the reader ’s atten- people interact and commution. (Yes, I realize half of you nicate with one another, and drifted away after my first in the process transform an paragraph.) Tia’s blog can be entire workplace culture.

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Blogging From page 8 It is a proven fact that using humour, whether you are interacting with employees or customers, communication is better, presentations skills are improved, and it is a team builder. I include our patrons in that mix as part of our team because that is why we are here and why you keep returning. Hey, who would you rather be greeted or taught a course by: someone that can joke about the weather and all the snow and ice we have been getting or someone that feels Mother Nature has taken a personal vendetta against their existence and, boy, you are going to hear about it?

We are still hopping busy here, which is good, with the Butterfly Bonspiel wrapped up but with the BC Masters curling taking place, and our Creston Valley Thunder Cats still playing great hockey. The Creston Valley Figure Skating Club’s annual carnival is March 8 at 4 p.m. in the arena and that’s always a great show for all ages.

We have had a pile of Grade 10s in the pool taking some swim training — I’ll fill you in on that success story in another column — plus we have been prepping for upcoming events such as the Creston Valley Home, Garden and Leisure Show, Association of Kootenay and Boundary Local Governments and cattlemen’s association conferences. Have a great weekend!

Neil Ostafichuk is the recreation supervisor at the Creston and District Community Complex.

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Horticulture technician program first step into diverse industry

Horticulture is the science of thorough plant cultivation for use by humans. It is performed by individuals in a garden setting right up to large teams in multinational corporations. The art of horticulture is a

Campus Connection Kerry Hobbs hugely diverse activity that incorporates the care of both food and nonfood crops. It also includes associated skills in plant growth, management and conservation, botany, landscape design, construction and restoration, soil therapy, nutrition and more.

Horticulture technicians can apply their skills and knowledge to grow plants specifically produced for food (vegetables, fruits, herbs) and nonfood (shrubs, trees, flowers, medicinal herbs). Their work involves plant propagation and cultivation with the goal of improving the growth of the plant, its quality, productivity, nutrition, and resistance to biological and environmental weaknesses.

Horticulturists can work as gar-

deners, growers, therapists, landscapers, educators and consultants.

Good horticultural practices can be used to encourage increased production of food, the beautification of our homes, businesses and communities, and the conservation of our environment.

So how does one become a horticulture technician?

The College of the Rockies’ Creston campus is offering the horticulture technician program starting this spring.

This full-time 36-week program, certified by the Industry Training Authority, prepares students for employment and selfemployment in production horticulture.

Students will have the opportunity to work in a climate-controlled greenhouse, develop and maintain landscape features, and work on nursery, fruit and vegetable plots. A work practicum is incorporated into the program to provide students an opportunity to work in the horticulture industry.

The program is taught through regular lectures, demonstrations and practice of current horticulture techniques. Students are given extensive practical training in a functioning greenhouse and outdoor environment. Emphasis is placed on the

development of solid practical knowledge for preparation for the horticulture industry. The curriculum for the program reflects today’s technology and is relevant to the needs of industry.

Students graduating from the horticulture technician program may fill entry-level positions, explore other opportunities in the rapidly expanding field of horticulture or transfer their credit to Kwantlen Polytechnic University or Olds College to continue in the two-year horticulture technology diploma course.

Feedback from previous graduates has been extremely positive.

“This was an extremely educational experience,” says former student Anita Horton. “I loved this course.”

“I would highly recommend this program to anyone looking at going into any kind of horticulture production,” agrees Denis Larose. “The program gives a good cross section of subjects in different areas of horticulture. Armed with what I took from this course, I was able to pursue a horticulture business that I worked at successfully for 14 years.”

For more information about the program, contact the College of the Rockies’ Creston campus at 250-428-5332 or creston@cotr.bc.ca.

Kerry Hobbs is the manager of the Creston campus of College of the Rockies.

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Welcome to the driver’s seat

The new GLA is a practical small SUV perfect for young families or couples that want the same underlying goodness that is in the CLA but with standard all wheel drive and ease of use.

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Luxury wheels at just the light price MALAGA, SPAIN - It might be winter here but it’s always nice to look forward to warmer days, filled with sun and clear roads.

To get a sneak peak at what better weather looks and feels like, plus get a chance to drive the all new Mercedes GLA250 and GLA 45 AMG, the advanced drive program was held in Malaga, Spain.

The GLA is built of the same platform as the hot, new CLA sedan that arrived last fall. Developing it into a taller, more practical small SUV is perfect for young families or couples that want the same underlying goodness that is in the CLA but with standard all wheel drive (AWD) and ease of use.

Pricing has not been confirmed but when it arrives this fall, expect the same aggressive pricing that the CLA delivers. That car starts at $33,900 but with AWD comes up to $36,800.

Looks This new GLA is not as tall as the B-Class, which also shares the same platform, and not nearly as low-slung as the CLA. The GLA has a less aggressive front grille

do a great job of and stance, plus directing air flow smaller wheel sizes to just the right compared to the location. The centre high performance cluster below the GLA 45 AMG version screen is very that sports 19-inch straightforward and wheels compared easy to master. The to the base 18-inch difference wheels, but even the Mercedes Benz is biggest between the base base model can get larger wheels as part enabling more people model and the 45 AMG are the seats. of the Sport Package. to access its brand The base comes The small, more with smaller less with faux leather aggressive touches expensive vehicles.

12-way power seats and the lowered susthat look and feel pension do make the Zack Spencer very good. Leather AMG look sportier is optional plus the seats are more and more purposeful but the standard GLA with the optional 19-inch bolstered. The AMG gets upgraded seats as standard equipment but wheels is a head turner too. race inspired Recaro seats are Inside part of the Exclusive Package and The dash of the GLA is almost look superb, thanks to aluminum identical to both the CLA sedan accents and chunky side boland B-Class hatchback. There is a sters. Other differences include a prominent screen mounted high in centre-mounted shifter in the AMG, the centre of the dash, like an iPad where the base 250 gets the more application. practical column mounted gear seThe rest of the dash is sporty lector, which frees up much needed and functional thanks to stylish storage in the centre of the car. jet engine inspired air vents that Speaking of space, the back seats are much more practical compared to the CLA sedan thanks to a higher roof, bigger back windows and much better outward visibility. The cargo area isn’t huge at 1235L but the rear seats do split and fold for additional cargo capabilities.

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Drive The base GLA 250 comes with a 2.0L turbocharged direct injection 4-cylinder with a healthy 208hp and 258 lb.-ft. of torque, the same as the B-Class and base CLA. There is plenty of acceleration and cruising on the highway is effortless.

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Driving through the mountain canyons back from Granada to Malaga was a real treat. The countryside is rustic and beautiful and the twisty roads sublime. The base GLA never set a wheel wrong and the 7-speed duel-clutch automatic can be left in economy, sport or manual for each driving situation. All GLA models come with standard AWD and this system can detach the rear wheels and drive in FWD for better economy but switches seamlessly back when more traction or cornering capability is required, plus Dynamic Cornering Assist applies just a small amount of brake force to the inside wheel when cornering to aid in the process. The 45 AMG takes things to a completely new level.

The 2.0L 4-cylinder is hand assembled and pumps out a whopping 355hp and 332 lb.-ft. of torque.

The 7-speed transmission and AWD system have been adapted by AMG to deliver a go-cart like drive that is so reassuring and potent that it makes the driver look and feel fantastic. Cornering is effortless and the bigger wheels and lowered suspension give great feedback but it is not jarring.

Verdict Mercedes Benz is enabling more people to access its brand with smaller less expensive vehicles. The new GLA 250 and GLA 45 AMG are certainly very attractive, powerful and fun vehicles to drive.

The Lowdown Power: 2.0L turbo 4-cylinder with 208hp or 355hp Fill-up: N/A Sticker price: N/A zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca

Confes Confessions of a Curber...

Cu Meet Walt. He live lives with his wife teenagers in a quiet and two teenager neighbourhood. He does his part as a neighbourhood. H member of the ccommunity. Walt goes morning, provides for his to work every mo family and chats with his neighbours. secret. He doesn’t rob Walt has a secre White from banks. He’s no Walter W “Breaking Bad.”” But, Bu his love for quick cash and high profi profitts drive him to a sideline that makes us all a little less safe and costs some thei their savings.

Walt is a curber.

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The price of buying buyin a car from a curber can turn out to be much higher if you have nowhere to tturn. Learn what you can do to protect yourself.

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Ten top trucks to get the job done

Passing on the Right Many drivers appear ignorant of the rules concerning when it is okay to a pass a vehicle on the right.

You must not pass on the right of another vehicle on a road marked with a single lane unless that driver is making or signaling a left turn. Frequently drivers zip to the right of a traffic waiting at the lights in a bid to roar off in front at the green. It’s extremely selfish because invariably it prevents cars making a right on a red.

If caught the fine is $109 fine and tw2 Driver Penalty Points. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

What are my favourite trucks? – It’s a question readers ask me all the time in the supermarket and on the street.

Though not in order of preference, here are my ten choices.

2014 GMC/Chevy Silverado/Sierra ½ ton pickup has gone through some monumental changes this year.

What an improvement with a very

comfortable and refined interior on all trim levels, and three engine choices, the Eco Tec 4.3-litre V6, 5.3-litre V8, and a 6.2-litre V8.

3,039 kilograms (6700 lbs) a 2.5L I-4 engine is standard with an optional 3.6L V6 with a six speed automatic transmission.

2015 Chevrolet Colorado Very similar in design to its big brother the Silverado, this Mid-size truck fills a void in Canada. Still expected to work as hard as a full-size truck, the Colorado can tow more than

Denali is a beast. This truck is built to pull and with 10,251 KG (22,600 lbs) of trailer towing capacity it does just

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Not only will the Ram EcoDiesel give you 420-pound feet of torque and plenty of towing capabilities, it will also reduce co2 emissions and run on B20 Biodiesel. It’s a game changer.

that. The 6.6L V8 turbo engine delivers 397 hp and 765 lb ft of torque and is paired with a 1000 series Allison transmission.

With interior upgrades such as 12-way power adjustable bucket seats, heated leather wrapped steering wheel and a Bose sound system you can operate it in comfort.

2014 Ford F150 Ecoboost With more than 100,000 Eco Boost engines being produced monthly, you can bet a majority of these enIan Harwood gines are finding their way into the 2014 F150 pickup. It holds the record in Canada for highest pickup sales, and at 12.9/9.0 L/100 km (city/highway) it keeps the money in your wallet a little longer.

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2014 Ford Raptor is still one of my favorite off-road vehicles. It has electronic locking rear differential, shift on the fly 4 wheel drive, advance trac with roll stability control, and trailer sway control. Front and rear mounted cameras to add a second pair of eyes to the terrain

around you and a 6.2-litre V8 engine to help you get up and over that hill.

2015 Ford F150 All new design features and a completely aluminum body and high strength steel in its frame make this truck up to 317 KG (700 lbs) lighter. It has 11 new class-exclusive features, including 360-degree camera view, integrated loading ramps stowed in the pickup bed, 400-watt power outlets inside the cab, LED headlights and side-view mirror spotlights, and remote tailgate release 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel This is a much-anticipated truck from Ram With a 3.0-litre V6 Diesel engine with a torqueflite eight-speed transmission. Not only will the Ram EcoDiesel give you 420-pound feet of torque and

plenty of towing capabilities, it will also reduce co2 emissions and run on B20 Biodiesel. It’s a game changer.

2014 Ram 3500 The largest and most capable pickup Ram has to offer. Alterations to the frame including eight separate cross members, hydro formed frame rails and high strength steel add up to a truck that is capable of towing of towing up to 13,607kg (30,000lb). A 6.7l Cummins turbo diesel engine delivers 385 hp and 850 lb ft of torque.

2014 Toyota Tundra New body style this year, impressive hood and fender design. The western themed 1794 Edition commemorates the founding year of a Texas ranch

Homemade KITT: ‘Knight Rider’ Replica Car

where the Tundra plant is situated. This interior is covered with Saddle tan brown leather seats and rich maple wood grain panels throughout. It is powered by a 4.6-litre or a 5.7-litre engine. Can it compete with the big boys? This is the year to see.

2014 Toyota Tacoma The Tacoma has continued to increase popularity and is a very agile four-wheeler. The double cab gives plenty of room for all your buddies and the 4.0-litre V6 engine can get you to your favorite fishing hole and back. With the addition of some modern day technology such as Backup camera, heated seats, 6 airbags, and a power invertor, this truck has everything I am looking for in a pickup. ian.harwood@drivewaybc.ca

Confessions of a Curber It happened just after the last flood. TThe winter beat records for snowfall, and serious springtime saw seriou flooding. Basements filled, streets were running with water, and cars were left to float and sink.

One day, I walked past a junk yard and saw, what I thought, was a relatively r normal car.

the vehicle could get a person from A to B. Suddenly, I had an idea. Since the car looked fine on the outside, no one had to know its real history. I was a genius.

After a night in the garage with a heater and a little scrubbing, I posted an ad on Craigslist: “2004 black Toyota Corolla for sale. No longer need, bought new car. No room in garage – need to sell ASAP!!! Few scratches, otherwise in great condition. Call cell and we’ll talk price.”

Thirty minutes later I got a call from a sixteen-year old kid – a little younger than my son. We decided to meet at the local mall at about 6:00. I wonder if his parents knew what he was up to.

I arrived at 6:20, telling him I was in a great rush as I had to pick my son up from soccer practice. Turns out he played, too. After some soccer gossip, we got down to business.

I knew that a kid his age just wanted a ride to show off to his friends, so we spent little time on the details. I told him the car was in perfect condition and was never in any accidents. “No problems as far as I know,” I said.

The kid was sold. He trusted me. I never gave him my full name, and he never gave me his.

He gave me the cash, I gave him the car. All was good. I was on my way.

A few days later, I saw a TV program that talked about flood damaged vehicles.

Apparently, flooding can damage the computer systems, which control things like the brakes and steering. And flood vehicles can’t be registered or insured. Who knew?

My mind immediately went to the kid I sold the vehicle to. I felt a twinge of guilt. Then my eyes darted to my stash of cash.

Two weeks later, I had another car up for sale.

Stay tuned!

I still rremember my first rs time. It was so easy. eas So thrilling.

And I walked away with a couple of thousand thousa bucks in my pocket. Not bad for pocket a few hours’ hou work. of four more Trans Am Chris Palmer needed models – two each five Pontiac Trans Ams, from 1982 and 1983 – numerous visits to so he could swap out eBay, countless hours of the panels and parts work and the generrequired to make it osity of several friends look like KITT. The ’91 to recreate the car that also has a five-speed starred in the hit 1980s Palmer found manual transmission, television show “Knight KITT’s unique dash unlike KITT’s automatic, Rider.” so Palmer chopped the And he wouldn’t (complete with two gearshift and swapped hesitate to do it all over video screens) and out the knob to make it again. the car’s trademark look authentic.

“It was totally worth Palmer found KITT’s it – more than worth it,” front bumper on unique dash (complete Palmer said of his KITT eBay. with two video screens) (Knight Industries Two and the car’s tradeThousand) lookalike. “I Rob Sass mark front bumper on love this car. Everybody eBay, and everything seems to love this car.” operates and sounds as it did on the Palmer started with a 1991 Ponshow. KITT’s Michigan vanity license tiac Trans Am, which had a better plate reads KNI6HT. drivetrain but was nine years newer The Detroit-area resident said his than the car used in the show. That 3½-year project would not have been decision necessitated the purchase

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possible without the help of Sled Alley Hot Rods owner Matt Gurjack and co-worker Steve Jay; Lafata Auto Body owner Eric Lafata, who did the paint; and H&E Overlays owner Eric Thompson, who assisted with the dash installation and also made the gauge overlays.

Palmer, president of the newly created Great Lakes Knights Car Club, which he and Thompson co-founded, hopes to build show-quality movie-replica cars for other fans. For now, he’s enjoying all the attention he’s getting from the ultimate KITT car.

Watch the video at: youtu.be/vnPx5jaRJNo Rob Sass is the vice-president of content for Hagerty Insurance.

Hagerty is the world’s leading specialist provider of classic car and boat insurance. Learn more at hagerty.ca and you can email rsass@hagerty.com

What’s it doing here? he I thought.

Apart from a couple coup of scratches on the outside ou and some moist seats, sea the vehicle seemed roadworthy. road I immediately asked about the car. I was told that th it was found full of fl ood w water. flood Its previous owner wanted nothing to do with it.

I bought the car for fo a couple hundred dollars. do I didn’t even have to register it in my name. n Originally, I had no n intention of doing what I did. I wanted to sell the car for parts. But, the engine still worked worke and

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New artwork on display at library and chamber COMMUNITY OF CRESTON ARTS COUNCIL

Tired of the grey and white of winter? The new art shows at the Creston Valley Public Library and the Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce will give you lots of colour to chase away those winter blues.

Art in the Library features the work of two local artists and is called Colourful Canvas/Colourful Silks. The colourful acrylic paintings of Kurtis Ladner can be found in the meeting room, as well as in some locations throughout the building. The colourful silk scarves by Linda Bullock are on display in the library’s glass cabinet.

The art on display is for sale; just contact the artist

and you can have a touch of colour in your home during the winter. The Art in the Library display runs through May 2, so you will have plenty of time to check it out.

A number of the artists from last summer ’s Kootenay Lake Art Connection are exhibiting their work in the Art in the Chamber display. This is a chance for locals to see something new as some of these artists have not shown their paintings in Creston. Come and see the semi-abstract work of Geri Gomola, the imaginative work of Jade Ehrler, the intricate detail from Jennifer Moore and the work of other artists. Also on display at the chamber, in the glass cabinets you will find the colourful and fun works of Offbeat

Concrete by Dave and Susan Shearer. The Art in the Chamber show can be seen during business hours through April 30, and the chamber staff will be happy to help you with any purchases.

These community art displays are sponsored by the Community of Creston Arts Council, the Creston Valley Public Library and the Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce.

They are a wonderful way for local artists to exhibit their art and for locals and visitors to see the abundance of talent that can be found in our beautiful valley. Take some time to stop in and look at each display. If any artists are interested in displaying their work in these venues, contact Val at 250866-5772.

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A selection of works from Dave and Susan Shearer’s Offbeat Concrete are on display at the Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce.

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inTernaTiOnaL wOMen’s Day

International Women’s Day created to fight inequality I nternational Women's Day has been observed since the early 1900s, a time of great expansion and turbulence in the industrialized world that saw booming population growth and the rise of radical ideologies.

1908 Great unrest and critical debate was occurring amongst women. Women's oppression and inequality were spurring women to become more vocal and active in campaigning for change. Then in 1908, 15,000 women marched through New York City demanding shorter hours, better pay and voting rights.

1909 In accordance with a declaration by the Socialist Party of America, the first National Woman's Day (NWD) was observed across the United States on Feb. 28. Women continued to celebrate NWD on the last Sunday of February until 1913.

1910 In 1910, a second International Conference of Working Women was held in Copenhagen. A woman named Clara Zetkin (leader of the Women's Office for the Social Democratic Party in Germany) tabled the idea of an International Women's Day. She proposed that every year in every country there should be a celebration on the same day — a women's day — to press for their demands. The conference of over 100 women from 17 countries, representing unions, socialist parties, working women's clubs, and including the first three women elected to the Finnish parliament, greeted Zetkin's suggestion with unanimous approval and thus International Women's Day was the result.

1911 Following the decision agreed at Copenhagen in 1911, International Women's Day (IWD) was honoured the first time in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland on 19 March. More than one million women and men attended IWD rallies campaigning for women's rights to work, vote, be trained, to hold public office and end discrimination.

However less than a week later on March 25, the tragic Triangle Fire in New York City took the lives of more than 140 working women, most of them Italian and Jewish immigrants.

This disastrous event drew significant attention to working conditions and labour legislation in the United States that became a focus of subsequent International Women's Day events. 1911 also saw women's Bread and Roses campaign.

1913-1914 On the eve of the First World War, Russian women, campaigning for peace, observed their first International Women's Day on the last Sunday in February 1913. In 1913 following discussions, International Women's Day was transferred to March 8 and this day has remained the global date for International Women's Day ever since. In 1914 women across Europe held further rallies to campaign against the war and to express women's solidarity.

1917 On the last Sunday of February, Russian women began a strike for “bread and peace” in response to the death over two million Russian soldiers in war. Opposed by political leaders the women continued to strike until four days later the czar was forced to abdicate and the provisional government granted women the right to vote. The date the women's strike commenced was Feb. 23 on the Julian calendar then in use in Russia.

This day on the Gregorian calendar in use elsewhere, was March 8.

1918 - 1999 Since its birth in the socialist movement, International Women's Day has grown to become a global day of recognition and celebration across developed and developing countries alike. For decades, IWD has grown from strength to strength annually. For many years, the United Nations has held an annual IWD conference to coordinate international efforts for women's rights and participation in social, political and economic processes.

The year 1975 was designated as International Women's Year by the United Nations. Women's organizations and governments around the world have also observed IWD annually on March 8 by holding large-scale events that honour women's advancement and while diligently reminding of the continued vigilance and action required to ensure that women's equality is gained and maintained in all aspects of life.

2000 and beyond IWD is now an official holiday in Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, China (for women only), Cuba, Georgia, Guinea-Bissau, Eritrea, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Madagascar (for women only), Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Nepal (for women only), Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam and Zambia. The tradition sees men honouring their mothers, wives, girlfriends, colleagues,

etc with flowers and small gifts.

In some countries, IWD has the equivalent status of Mother's Day, where children give small presents to their mothers and grandmothers.

The new millennium has witnessed a significant change and attitudinal shift in both women's and society's thoughts about women's equality and emancipation. Many from a younger generation feel that 'all the battles have been won for women, while many feminists from the 1970's know only too well the longevity and ingrained complexity of patriarchy.

With more women in the boardroom, greater equality in legislative rights, and an increased critical mass of women's visibility as impressive role models in every aspect of life, one could think that women have gained true equality. The unfortunate fact is that women are still not paid equally to that of their male counterparts, women still are not present in equal numbers in business or politics, and globally, women's education, health and violence against them is worse than that of men.

However, great improvements have been made. We do have female astronauts and prime ministers, school girls are welcomed into university, women can work and have a family, women have real choices. And so the tone and nature of IWD has, for the past few years, moved from being a reminder about the negatives to a celebration of the positives.

Annually on March 8, thousands of events are held throughout the world to inspire women and celebrate achievements. A global web of rich and diverse local activity connects women from all around the world ranging from political rallies, business conferences, government activities and networking events through to local women's craft markets, theatric performances, fashion parades and more.

Many global corporations have also started to more actively support IWD by running their own internal events and through supporting external ones. For example, on March 8, search engine and media giant Google some years even changes its logo on its global search pages. Year after year, IWD is certainly increasing in status. The United States even designates the whole month of March as Women's History Month.

So make a difference: Think globally and act locally! Make every day International Women's Day. Do your bit to ensure that the future for girls is bright, equal, safe and rewarding.

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Learning is typically done out of a book, but it is so much more: it is a lifestyle. It’s marvelling at geysers in Yellowstone, trying to put down in words a Long Beach sunset, or finding and studying a praying mantis in your back yard. Learning is studying the constellations in a book, then lying out in the grass on a warm summer night and finding them scattered across the sky watching satellites as they track across them.

At Homelinks, learning is done from textbooks but also by seizing every opportunity for learning within everyday life. This creates a culture of lifelong learning for both parent and child.

As part of School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake), Homelinks has provided families with a complete kindergarten to high school graduation program for the past 13 years. It is a program of choice for families who want to be more involved with their children’s learning. There are currently over 150 students enrolled.

While the majority of schooling is done at home, allowing students to learn at their own pace, Homelinks teachers are always available for one-on-one help, and continually evaluate students’ progress over the year. Students learn self-motivation and goal setting (many students graduate early).

Teachers, parents and students work together to make a personalized learning plan tailored

to each student’s strengths, weaknesses and learning style, which makes education both fun and very successful while still meeting the B.C. curriculum standards.

The secondary grad program (grades 10-12) focuses on the academic courses, as well as offering a variety of other courses. Due to the limitations of parents’ knowledge in regards to some academic courses, teachers who specialize in these areas are available to answer questions where needed. The teachers make sure each student is prepared and has a good understanding of the material before they take a test. This helps Homelinks students achieve very high academic standards.

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School has made it easy for Homelinks secondary students to cross-enrol, as well as for PCSS students to balance their schedules with courses at Homelinks.

Once a week, the students come together at the Creston Education Centre for classes such as art projects, science experiments, second language or physical education, including team sports. Additional activities would include science labs at PCSS, wood working at Adam Robertson Elementary School, swimming and curling at the community complex, pottery, special events at Prince Charles Theatre and so much more. Field trips, ski days, basketball practices and games are other highly anticipated events throughout the year.

Homelinks has a very strong family atmosphere, creating a safe and positive environment.

The flexibility of schedule creates more time for each family to pursue other opportunities, such as travel, fine arts development, athletic pursuits or just more family time together.

Each family has its own reasons for attending Homelinks and it’s not for everyone, but if you or someone you know would like more information, please come and talk to parents and teachers and explore to see if Homelinks fits in with your family’s culture of learning at the open house from 6:30-7:30 p.m. March 12 at the Creston Education Centre, located at 617 11th Ave. S. For more information, email pac.homelinks@gmail.com or call Homelinks at 250-428-2217.

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AWARDED — Lena Makortoff was presented the bronze Governor General’s Academic Medal on Dec. 20 in recognition of her outstanding academic achievement in Grade 12.

Makortoff, the daughter of Lawrence and Karen Makortoff, graduated from Prince Charles Secondary School in 2013 and was the top overall graduate. She attends the University of Calgary and is considering a degree in medicine. Previous Governor General’s Academic Medal winners can be found at www.gg.ca.

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Anything goes in annual figure skating show CRESTON VALLEY FIGURE SKATING CLUB The Creston Valley Figure Skating Club is hard at work on its 2014 ice show.

The theme this year is “Anything Goes”, chosen specifically to give the club’s skaters the freedom to experiment with a wide variety of music, costumes, and skating moves.

“A lot of the performances are being created almost entirely by the skaters,” said coach Karen Nadler. “It’s giving them a great opportunity to explore the world of choreography and musical interpretation — a whole other

aspect of skating that many of them have never experienced before. We’re seeing some very interesting and creative numbers shaping up!”

The hour-long show will include performances from most of the club’s skaters, ranging from only three years of age to adult, and spectators can expect to see everything from youngsters showing off their brand-new skating skills, to the StarSkaters and their big jumps.

There will be only one presentation of the show, at 4 p.m. March 8 at the John Bucyk Arena.

Admission is $5 per person or $15 per family.

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Library film looks at deadly new super-species

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On March 11, the Creston Valley Public Library film club’s feature, the National Film Board of Canada’s Bad Coyote, examines the emergence of a deadly new superspecies infiltrating our communities: part coyote and part wolf. Is there any truth to the existence of this new creature, or is it just fear and rumours?

Bad Coyote investigates a perceived threat in the rural National Film Board of Canada Maritimes following a coyote A shot from the documentary, Bad Coyote. attack that resulted in the death of a young woman in the Cape — and the price — of living gouache paintings to life as she animates directly under the Breton wilderness. According and playing close to nature.

Bad Coyote will be preceded camera. This short is a tasty to local residents the “coywolf” by the beautifully illustrated comic narrative that skips along is new, fearless, and very real.

After the attack, said to be the Soup of the Day. This animated an array of tantalizing dishes. first such fatal mauling against short presents a dilemma faced Vocalists Ary and Susie Arioli an adult human, alarm spreads by a couple every time they go each bring a unique interpretaacross Nova Scotia. Trappers, sci- out to eat. Will their culinary dif- tion to this funny, charming entists, sheep farmers and the ferences douse the flames of song.

See Bad Coyote and Soup of the mother of the 19-year-old victim, romance, or will love prevail?

Taylor Mitchell, weigh in. Set to a rollicking doo-wop song Day at 7 p.m. March 11 at the Increasing media coverage and by Canadian songwriter Creston Valley Public Library reports of coyote attacks and Alexander (Zander) Ary, the (use rear entrance). Admission is sightings prompts the provincial film brings Lynn Smith’s free. Running time is 55 minutes. government to issue a controversial bounty for dead coyotes. To some, the only good coyote is a dead one; Cr but others call for a est iety c o S o more measured n Valley ospice H approach, seeking mutual respect between Are you looking for a place to volunteer? humans and animals.

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Thunder Cats shut Rockies out of first round BRIAN LAWRENCE Advance Editor

The Creston Valley Thunder Cats made it through the first round of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League playoffs, defeating the Columbia Valley Rockies in four consecutive games.

This weekend — likely Friday, which wasn’t confirmed by press time — they will start a second best-of-seven series, this time against the Kimberley Dynamiters, who defeated the Fernie Ghostriders in their fifth game on Monday.

“It’s definitely going to be a tougher series than our first one,” said head coach Josh Hepditch.

“They work extremely hard, they compete extremely hard. There’s

going to be no easy game ahead of us, that’s for sure.”

The Thunder Cats breezed through the first playoff round, starting with a home match against the Columbia Rockies on Feb. 25. Neither team scored in the first period, but Thunder Cats Marcel Fuchs, Carson Cartwright and Jesse Collins scored in the second period, with the Rockies scoring their only goal at 0:45. Brandon Formosa scored the first goal of the third period at 13:55, with Matti Jmaeff (power play) following at 6:38.

“You could definitely feel the tension in the room,” said Hepditch of the 5-1 win. “Once we settled in, we just played our game.”

The Thunder Cats started the scoring in their Feb. 26 7-4 victory, again in Creston, with goals by

Cartwright (power play), Connor Ward, Formosa and Logan Styler giving them a 4-2 lead by the end of the first period. Cartwright and Colton St. John scored in the second period before the Rockies added a third goal. Collins scored the Thunder Cats’ seventh halfway through the third period, with the Rockies’ final goal coming nine minutes later, with 1:20 left.

“That was what we really wanted to do,” said Hepditch.

“We knew we wanted to capitalize on home ice to give us a really good start.”

The Rockies started Friday’s game in Invermere with 14 shots to the Thunder Cats’ five in the first period — three of those five found their way into the net, with goals Connor Kidd (power play), Connor Ward and Colby Livingstone giv-

ing the Thunder Cats a 3-0 lead. In the second period, the Rockies scored first, but Brandon Formosa followed that with a power play goal. He did the same thing early in the third period, with later goals

by Marcel Fuchs (power play), Ethan Rusnack and Marshall Sidwell giving the Thunder Cats an 8-1 victory.

Hepditch credits Brock Lefebvre for keeping Rockies pucks out of the net, and the rest of the team for earning a 50 per cent power play scoring average in that game.

“That’s unreal, especially for playoffs,” he said.

The Thunder Cats’ ability to roll four adept lines proved useful the following night, when their nine goals were spread between nine players.

“[The Rockies] came out and scored two pretty early on us,” said Hepditch. “We kind of just took the wind out of their sails.

Everyone just contributed.”

After the Rockies’ only goals, Livingstone scored the Thunder Cats’ only goal in the first period.

Jmaeff, Rusnack, Nicholas Thompson and Tyler Podgorenko followed in the second, with Trevor Hanna (power play), Andrew Hodder, Collins and Fuchs scoring in the third.

The quick defeat of the Rockies allowed the Thunder Cats nearly a week of rest and training, which should pay off in the next series.

“They’re just feeding off the support that’s coming through the town,” said Hepditch. “The energy’s through the roof, really.”

Thank you for supporting

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the Creston and District Society for Community Living Therapeutic Riding Program’s

Art Trot Fundraiser!

The Silent Art Auction and Treasures to Buy event was a wonderful success. Thanks to everyone’s generosity, over $7000 was raised for the Therapeutic Riding Program! These funds will ensure that rider fees remain low. It was exciting to see over 30 people gathered before the end of the auction to make sure that they were the winning bidders and were leaving with their new art.

And a thousand thank yous to our super Art Trot crew, who planned, organized and executed the very successful event: Kerry Ross • Melanie Folk • Dawn Brazdil-Lust Barb West • Muriel Cornelson • Anne Fetterly Gerry Gardiner • Donna Carlyle • Peg Sealy Thanks so much, your support is very much appreciated!

• Adrian Gidluck • Alexis Folk • Alison & Bart Bjorkman • Andrea Revoy • Anne Fetterly • April & Andrew Bibby • Baillie Grohman Winery • Barb West • Bill Masuak • Bison Spirit Bed & Breakfast • Brandy Dyer • Brenda Lee • Caroleen Lucas • Carolyn Stone • Caryle Shroeder • Cassidy Folk • Cathy Fielder • Cecile Eddy • Christine Ross • Claire Lemaire • Cresteramics • Creston & District Community Complex • CROC Radio • Darlene McDowell • Dawn Brazdil-Lust • Diane Peterson • DJ McIvor • Dollar Store • Donna Carlyle • Eileen Hirota • Eleanor Van De Bogart • Emmie Roelofse • Emmy Bennis • EZ Rock • Fig & Willow Photography • Four Corners Framing & Matting • Frances Collison • Frances Morrison • Gary Smith • Gerry Gardiner • Glenna Baulkham • Haley Folk • Herb Cornelson

• Howard Boyle • Jennifer Chambers • Jody Vaudry • John Decker • Josh Jellis • Julie Draper • Karl Chihonik • Karolaina • Kaylee Polzin • Kerry Ross • Kim & Sandi Bloy • Kristi Renz • Larry Binks • Laura Leeder • Laura Sobkiw • Linda Ellefson • Liz Lesperance • Lloyd Morris • Luanne Armstrong • Lyn Kistner • Margaret Groenhuysen • Marie & Lyle Acton • Marika Smith • Marilin and Randy Grahn • Marion Evans • Marj MacLeod • Marshal Billey • Melanie Folk • Michelle Whiteaway • Minna Cowley • Morgan Fleck • Muriel Cornelson • Natascha Sundby • Overwaitea Foods • Pat Fleck • PCSS, Todd Hawton & the metal shop class • Penny Richardson • Peg Sealy • Peter Feltham • Peter McLennan • PhysioWorks • Real Food Café • Retro Café • Ron Hurry

• Sarah Collins • Shelagh Corcoran • Sheri Marean • Shoppers Drug Mart • Skimmerhorn Winery & Vineyard • Syd Chihonik • Tanna Patterson • Tanya Symons • Tara Tolman Merrill • Ted Hutchinson • Tessa Chambers • Tim Hortons • Tony Mulder Jewellery • Trish Marshall • Val Vanderpoel • Valley Wash Inn • William Denboer • Win Dinn • Wynndel Art Centre Miss. Allard & Miss Cooper & their Grade 4 class at ARES for creating the clay horses & hearts Card Artists: • Heath Berry • Jet Noble • Andreas Kamp • Jada • Tianne Lefebvre • Sydney Puch • Mackenzie Fowler • Nevaeh Keating • Emily Fabbro • Cassandra McCallum • Tessa Chambers • Ryhann Hansen • Abby Nelson • Haley Folk • Emily Wyett • ARES 2012 Kindergarten Class ...and to all of our bidders and buyers!!

Upcoming events at Therapeutic Riding • 849 Erickson St OPEN HOUSE – Saturday, March 15, 1 pm to 3 pm VOLUNTEER TRAINING – Saturday, March 22, 12:30 pm to 3 pm

Forty teams took part in the 69 annual Butterfly Bonspiel, held at the Creston Curling Centre on the weekend.

Brian Lawrence

Winning the A event trophy sponsored by the Interior Brewery Workers Local 308 was the mostly Creston team (left, from left) of skip Tim Haberstock, third Steve Rejman, second Craig Wood and lead Bill Ferguson.

A Creston team won the B Event (left), with (from left) skip Scott Peet, third Doug Thompson, second Bryan Smithson and lead Jim Reid accepting the trophy sponsored by Western Financial.

After winning the B event two years in a row, Myron Nichol’s team from Castlegar earned the C event trophy, sponsored by the Creston and District Credit Union, with (from left) skip Nichol, third Stu Higgins, second Paul Semenoff and lead Scott Jones.

A Nelson team won the Nufloorssponsored D event trophy, with (from left) skip Nando Salviulo, third Grant Davidson, second Chad Staten and lead Gino Salviulo accepting the award from Randy Samuelson.

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… Brooke and her students for organizing the talent show that gave the auditorium society a $1,000 donation! … Shukin Orchards for the delicious apples they kindly donated to the ARES Breakfast Program. … Gleaners and Friends for the generous donations of food to the ARES Breakfast Program. … Gail Brookfield for sharing those awesome dishcloths with me and Shelley. … Shelley and Yvonne at KES for guiding us while filling out UI paperwork. … Chris Williams for your never-ending patience, tolerance, and carrying the message. … Doreen Cardwell for going above and beyond the call and listening to your needy needy friend. … Nancy and Robert McLean for being the best landlords ever and such good people. … Jay, Anna and family for helping us when we were stuck in the snow on Wednesday. … The B-Boys for the bit of magic. … Dr. Rob McLeod and staff for their care and compassion at a difficult time. … Doug’s Gas and Plumbing for doing an incredible act of kindness with the info you provided. … The black-and-pink bedecked nurse for the hallway hug this weekend when it was needed most.

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June Ella Bourdon June 9, 1930 ~ February 24, 2014 June Bourdon (also affectionately known as June-bug) passed away February 24 at the age of 83 after a very brief illness.

Mom & Dad

Ray & Thelma Destobel

On your 70th Wedding Anniversary!

Love Always, Peter & Elaine, Shirley & Linda

Cecile Jakie Gagne (nee-Paquin) March 15, 1938 ~ January 10, 2014

It is with great sadness that the family of Cecile Gagne announce her passing on Friday January 10, 2014.

In Loving Memory

Cecile was born in Lac-Saint-Paul, Quebec, but grew up in Amos, Quebec on the farm with two sisters and seven brothers. In 1960 she married Clermont Gagne and had three beautiful children. In 1973 the family moved to Creston BC where she lived a fulfilling life watching her children grow up, marry and have their own children. She loved nothing more than to be able to be around her family and provide a beautiful dinner.

Cecile will be forever remembered by her husband Clermont of 53 years and their precious children Carole (George) Landreville, Burt (Marcy) Gagne and Gino (Tammy) Gagne. Cecile will be lovingly remembered by her grandchildren T-Jay, Kayla and Elisha and by her great-grandchildren Gracie, Logan and Ella. Cecile will also be sadly missed by her sisters, brothers, numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends.

At Cecile’s request, the family will be holding a private service.

We ask that you remember her bright smile like we will; she will be greatly missed.

Doreen Elizabeth (nee LeMoigne) Metcalfe (1960 - 2014) Doreen passed away surrounded by family in Victoria, following her battle with cancer. She is predeceased by her father Henry LeMoigne, and will be greatly missed by her loving husband Ron, their children Kailey, Cameron, and Beth, her mother Gwen LeMoigne, brother Ray LeMoigne (Cindy), sister Sharon English, nephews, nieces, aunts, and cousins.

Doreen was born in Nelson and raised in Creston, BC. Throughout her school years she was known for her friendly, vibrant, loving personality, and a smile that could light up a room. She was always involved in service in her community. She obtained her teaching degree at the University of British Columbia in 1982. She will be fondly remembered by her friends and hundreds of children whom she taught at St. Michaels University School, and in several schools in Saanich, Oliver, and Williams Lake. Most recently, she and her husband co-owned School House Teaching Supplies in Victoria. She was a Virtues Project facilitator and lived by the virtues that she taught.

A Celebration of Life will be held on March 8th, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Oak Bay United Church.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Hospice Services in your hometown, or to the Canadian Cancer Society. The family will be walking in the 24 Hour Relay for Life as part of the WE BELIEVE team and would appreciate your support in their fight against cancer.

June was born in Claydon, Saskatchewan, an only child to Evangaline and Herbert Ingram. At the tender age of 12 she met the man she vowed to marry. That man, being 13 years older, told her to come back when she was 18. Unbelievably fate brought them together again in Creston and June married that handsome young man, William Hector Bourdon on June 30, 1951. June became an instant Mom to 11 year old Della. Together June and Bill had five more children – Betty, Bill, Dan, Carol and Harvey.

June received her training as a practical nurse. She also worked in her younger years at the Kootenay Hotel, and the Creston Packing Shed but most of her working career was at the Endicott Centre where she proudly worked her way up to Program Manager before retiring in 1989.

June balanced her working years and raising her children, and those who knew and loved her said she had a flair for the dramatic. She missed her calling as an actress, having loved the spotlight.

She had what the family referred to as “the Bourdon sense of humour”, which she passed on to her children but which was something the "children by marriage" were sometimes not privy to.

Even her grandchildren inherited that sometimes wicked sense of humour that their Grandma was known for.

June loved to travel, and the family joke was, that if the wheels were turning, Mom/Grandma was in there somewhere. You didn’t dare tell her you were going somewhere and leave her behind. Especially if that place was warm and there were Hot Springs involved. June loved to sing and dance and in later years took up square dancing. She loved to swing those ruffled dresses!

But the most important aspect of June’s life was her family – daughters Della (Roger) Yeager, Betty (Don) Deal, and Carol (Keith) Huscroft along with three sons Bill (Vicki) Bourdon, Dan (Dale) Bourdon, and Harvey (Sharon) Bourdon. June was blessed with fourteen grandchildren: Sandy, Kathy, Jenny, Susan, Rob, Jason, Tara, Adam, Aaron, Curtis, Mike, Danny, Dustin and Tanya. 1978 was a particularly good year in that four of the grandchildren (Tara, Tanya, Curtis and Susan) joined the ever growing Bourdon family. Life was good and was made better over the years with the addition of 29 greatgrandchildren!

June’s most outstanding contribution was, along with husband Bill, co-

founding the Creston Alcoholics Anonymous recovery group. The fellowship was started February 17, 1960 with only four members – June and Bill Bourdon, and Rod and Charlotte Turnbull. From these humble beginnings, AA became a rock for many people in the Creston community.

Starting off small on Saturday nights, June would have coffee, hugs and a message of hope ready for all who needed it. The fellowship grew into four plus groups and a treatment center all carrying the message of sobriety. For 54 years, AA and June, the last living co-founder, made an inviting place for all alcoholics who still suffer. June lived her life by the governing statement of AA members: “I am responsible. When anyone, anywhere, reaches out for help, I want the hand of AA always to be there. And for that: I am responsible.”

Into June’s life of smiles and laughter a little rain must fall, and in 1987 June lost Bill, the love of her life, after 36 years together.

Having been predeceased by her parents, June’s other loss was an infant great granddaughter Isabella Casey in 2003.

A Service was held Monday, March 3, 2014 at G.F. Oliver Funeral Chapel with Pastor Harry Haberstock officiating.

Pallbearers were grandsons Dustin Bourdon, Adam Bourdon and Aaron, Curtis, Mike and Dan Huscroft.

Honorary pallbearers include Doreen Cardwell, Merv Goddard, Joe Romanycia, Norm MacDonald, Larry Binks, and Wayne Sorenson who will also do the eulogy for his long time friend, June.

Memorial contributions can be made to the MS Society or SNAP (Spay and Neuter All Pets).

Seniors for Seniors

Are you a Senior with room in your heart and in your home for a pet?

P.A.W.S. has a solution!

You can foster a P.A.W.S. kitty!

Red Cross Medical Equipment Loan Service Creston Valley Hospital (Lower level) 250-428-9619 • Wheel Chairs • Walkers • Crutches • Canes • Bed Rails • Raised Toilet Seats • Commodes Monday, Wednesday, Friday • 2pm - 4pm • Donations Accepted

Help a Senior Kitty get out of the shelter and into a caring home and gain a warm, loving companion. AND as a P.A.W.S. foster pet, P.A.W.S. will take care of medical costs, food and kitty litter!

ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE! Call P.A.W.S. today 250-428-7297

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Services

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Merchandise for Sale

Rentals

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Massage (Reg Therapist)

Business/Office Service

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ECR ENTERPRISES is looking for experienced professional drivers. Apply in person at 1420 NW Blvd, Creston or fax 250-428-3971 or email sarah.ecr@gmail.com

Julie Malowany

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

Education/Trade Schools INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks.

Weekly start dates. Job board!

Funding options.

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Senior & Youth programs Advocacy Stopping the violence programs Child Care programs

Your Community Newspaper Since 1948 250-428-2266

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Help Wanted Cabinetry Employee Required in Armstrong.

Min 10 years experience in cabinetry, painting & installation.

Fax 250-546-9155

1018 Canyon St. Creston, BC

Catering/Party Rentals

Medical/Dental CDA/RECEPTIONIST required for busy Dental Practice. Reply to P.O. Box 1029 Creston, BC V0B 1G0

Services

Healing Arts

at the Creston Golf Club or offsite We can provide everything!

250-428-5515

ext 2 dmunro27@gmail.com

When only the best will do!

Financial Services

Zea Friesen R.Ac. 1821 Canyon St. Creston

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250-866-5677

Interested in joining our team of great volunteers a few hours a week?

Contact Amanda for more information Quality second-hand Furnishings, Appliances, Electronics & More!

seo@curvecommunicateions.com

Household Services A-1 FURNACE & Air Duct Cleaning.

Complete Furnace/Air Duct Systems cleaned & sterilized. Locally owned & operated. 1-800-5650355 (Free estimates)

Tree Services REMOVING YOUR orchard?

Want to get rid of some fruit trees? Call us and we will remove for the wood, stumps and all. Call 250-402-9991

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay HAY FOR SALE small square $160/ton 250-428-4316

Livestock REGISTERED Polled Hereford yearling bulls for sale for more information please call Ed 250-365-3270 or Murray 604-582-3499 or through our website www.kootenayph.com and click on sale cattle from the menu

Pet Services LIL’ MUTT PET RESORT

• Boarding dogs & cats • Grooming • Pet Foods & Supplies 1304 NW Blvd and 3323 Phillips Road Creston, BC

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services SAMARITAN’S Purse is looking for a Working Chef to coordinate the Restaurant Kitchen, maintain a professional rapport within the community and train junior cooks, in Dease, Lake, BC samaritanspurse.ca

DONATION PICK UPS Call to arrange a pick up

250-428-3445

Creston 250-254-4747

Your donation can help support the many worthwhile programs at Kootenai Community Centre Society

NEW HOURS Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm

Registered Massage Therapist

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Merchandise for Sale

Firearms WANTED: RIFLES, shotguns, restricted weapons, reloading equipment, decoys or any other shooting related items. Fully licensed. Glen 250-428-6750

Food Products

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Rentals

Transportation

Apt/Condo for Rent

Homes for Rent

Auto Financing

55+ 1/BDRM Condo, 5 Appl.

N/S N/P $675/mo+ Avail. Apr 1st Email- dfmac1@telus.net Creston: 1/BDRM APT $500/mo + elec. N/S N/P. Call 250-254-0840/250-866-5789 Creston: 1/BDRM SUITE, W/D F/S $500/mo + elec. DD & Refs req. 250-428-9493 Creston: 2/BDRM New flooring, windows & paint, private yard, F/S W/D. No parties. $650/mo + util. DD 250-4286191 or 250-254-0805. Avail immed.

Creston- 2/BDRM SUITE Avail immed. N/P $600/mo incl. util.

250-428-4918 CRESTON ATTENTION SENIORS Nikkyl Place Seniors APARTMENTS includes 2 meals a day house keeping,laundry & reg bus service.

Wheelchair access main floor 1/bdrm units $1200/mo 2/bdrm $1300/mo.

250-402-9351 Creston, BC PARKVIEW MANOR 1 & 2/Bdrm Apartments $550 & up. Secure Building Available now!

Rent Incentive N/S N/P Children OK Phone Ingrid 250-428-2234

Creston: 4/BDRM HOUSE great view, workshop, 5 min. from town. N/S $1200/mo + util. D.D. 403-619-2091 fah@shaw.ca

CRESTON MANOR 406 - 16th. Ave. N 1 & 2/Bdrm Apts Available Adult building N/P Phone Randal 250-428-3503

Wondering about BC Highway conditions?

Commercial/ Industrial

Misc. Wanted

Real Estate Acreage for Sale

TRADE 35/ACRES w/600ft Rio Grande river frontage.

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Trade for same Creston/Jaffray area $225,000 USD. 1509-684-8359

Newly Renovated & Ready for your Events!

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

Full kitchen facilities.

Leona 250-402-6643 Visit www.westcreston.info

WANTED: Home or mobile home to buy on rental purchase. Must be reasonably priced. 403-642-2204 or emailwnlev@shockware.com

Canyon: 2/BDRM MOBILE home, fenced yard, propane heat, N/S, F/S, W/D, avail immediately. Pets on approval DD & refs req. 250-254-3043 Creston: 3/BDRM 1/BATH W/D F/S DW $1000/mo + 1/3 of util. Avail. Apr 1st. No Dogs 250-428-9342

Cleaning Services

Cleaning Services

Rent To Own

Dustpan Diva Cleaning Services

BUTCHER SHOP

BC INSPECTED GRADED AA OR BETTER LOCALLY GROWN NATURAL BEEF Hormone Free Grass Fed/Grain Finished $100 Packages Available Quarters/Halves $2.95/lb Hanging Weight Extra Lean Hamburger Available TARZWELL FARMS 250-428-4316 Creston

Furniture HOSPITAL BED w/new mattress. Call for information 250428-1919

A quality cleaning service to meet all your home & office needs!

YES, WE CLEAN UP CONSTRUCTION SITES! 250.428.1546 www.dustpandiva.com

Garage Door Services

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Misc. for Sale 2NDHAND HEAVEN 910 Pine St. 250-428-2375 Open Mon-Fri 10am-5pm Sat 10am - 4:30 pm 3/4 Size Bed, Tools, Toys, Loveseat, Furniture, Books, Pictures, Bedding, Dishes & MORE!

Garage Door Services

250-402-9818

YRB Highway Maintenance 1-888-352-0356

For your Property Management

Rental & Sales needs Ingrid Voigt

RE/MAX Discovery Real Estate

250-428-2234,1-877-428-2234

Shared Accommodation

Auto Financing - Dream Catcher, Apply Today! Drive Today!

1.800.910.6402

Boats World’s Finest FISHING BOATS

Creston - ROOM TO RENT for one mature professional working person. N/S N/P 1500 sq ft living space, 1-level 2/bath. Util incl. 250-402-6698 email royalcreston@telus.net for pictures

Weldcraft, Hewescraft, Lund, Godfrey Pontoons Mark’s Marine, Hayden, ID 1-888-821-2200 www.marksmarineinc.com

Mortgages

Mortgages

Janis Caldwell-Sawley

Mortgage Specialist Cell: 250-417-1336 janis.sawley@rbc.com

Flexible Appointments

Serving the Creston Valley Subject to standard lending criteria of Royal Bank of Canada.

Legal Notices

Legal Notices

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS

Notice is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the estate of JUNE ELLA BOURDON, deceased, late of Creston, British Columbia, are hereby required to send them duly veriÀed to the undersigned executor: Harvey Bourdon, Box 152, Creston, BC, V0B 1G0 on or before the 14th day of April, 2014, after which date the assets of the said estate will be distributed, having regard only to claims that have been received.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

Need it Fixed?

• REPAIRS & SERVICE • RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL • NEW INSTALLATIONS • STEEL-CRAFT DOORS

Gordon Hegland

Check out drivebc.ca or call 1-800-550-4997

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Canyon Hall

Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

RENTALS AVAILABLE Please call Heather at Creston Valley Realty Ltd 250-428-9040 or go to the office to fill out a rental enquiry form

Located DOWNTOWN Excellent High Traffic Area Plenty of Parking 250-428-5240

Homes for Rent

Rentals

RENTALS AVAILABLE Creston: 3 /bdrm, 2/bath home in town, carport nicely finished.

Canyon: 2/bdrm duplexstyle suite. Quiet, affordable, avail. immed.

Damage deposit, N/S, pets w/restrictions, ref. req. for all properties. Ask for a “tenancy request form” available from Century 21 front desk or call Ken at 250-428-6168

Property Management

Halls/Auditoriums

17.4 Acres pristine elevated property priced to sell. Minutes from down town, 4 acres cleared, multiple artesian wells, utilities to property line.

Perfect time to buy before prime acreages are unaffordable in the Terrace area. Must Sell. $150,000.

250-641-1848

Creston: COZY 1/BDRM house & nice 3/bdrm house 250-428-9621

Creston COMMERCIAL BUILDING

3600 sq.ft. of Retail Space

Coin Collector Looking to Buy Collections, Estates, Gold & Silver Coins + 778-281-0030

Creston - BEAUTIFUL HOME 2/bdrm, 2/bath, W/D, D/W, F/S, central vac. Closed garage, fenced yard in quiet neighborhood. $1000/mo + util.

Refs, N/S, pets okay.

Avail Apr 1st. 250-254-5450

OVERHEAD DOOR Company of Creston

Notice is hereby given that Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Johannes Franciscus Meekes, of Creston, BC, who died January 30, 2014, are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Executor c/o Bernadette Doll, 2716 2B Street South, Cranbrook, BC V1C 5G2 on or before the 31st day of March, 2014, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received.

Bernadette Doll, Executor

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Serving the Creston Valley

EQUIPMENT • MACHINERY • CONSTRUCTION

Shopa's Excavating Ltd.

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Excavator • Backhoes Dumptrucks • Cat Work Water Lines • Septic Fields Subdivision • Site Preparation Sand • Gravel • Topsoil Rock Hammer Road Building

501 Helen St., Creston BC

Call Marcus 250-428-1953

Government Certified Sewage planner & installer

Wynndel, BC

EXCAVATION ROAD BUILDING LAND & SITE DEVELOPMENT LOGGING DUMP TRUCK EXCAVATOR

250-428-2939

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What Services do you have to OFFER?

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Call Ron Kepke 250-428-4306 Cell 250-428-1973

What Services do you have to OFFER? To advertise here, call

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Experienced in: Water lines • Wells • Stump removal Landscaping • Road maintenance

Gerlinsky Hoe & Skidsteer Services

250-428-2266

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250-428-9453 • Cell: 250-428-1314

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starts from only $50 per month for annual booking Call 250-428-2266

Dump Trucks - Tandem & Single Axle Excavator • Bobcat • Auger Bits Rotted Manure • Topsoil Land Clearing • Rock Hammer Road Building • Site Preparation Logging/Subdivisions Basements/Demolition

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Computer zip drives Cooking thermometers Cotton candy makers Countertop ovens Data storage equipment Deep fryers Digital photo frames Digital photo key chains Discmans Disposable cameras DJ equipment Docking stations Doppler (ultrasound) Drink mixers Drums(electronic) DVDs Dust busters Electronic books Electronic dictionaries Electronic translators Equalizers Fans Fax machines Fondue pots Food bag openers Food bag sealers Food choppers Food dehydrators Food processors Food slicers

Food steamers Foot baths Frying pans (electric) Garment shavers Garment steamers Glove dryers GPS systems Graphic tablets Grills (electric) Guitars Hair clippers Hair curling irons Hair dryers Hair shavers Hair straighteners Hair trimmers HDMI switches Headphones Hearing aids Heaters (portable) Home theatre systems Hot plates Hot water warmers Humidifiers Ice crushers Ice cream makers Ice cream whippers Ink cartridges Intercoms iPods iPod docking stations Irons (electric) Juice extractors Juice presses

Karaoke machines Kettles Keyboard (electronic, music) Laptops Laptop docking stations Magnetic stripe readers Massagers Meat grinders Medical equipment w/ power or batteries (no exposure to bodily fluids) Microphones Microscopes Microwaves MIDI controllers Mini hotdog rollers Mixers (band & countertop) Mug warmers Music instruments... ...(w/power) Netbooks Notebooks Overhead projectors Panini presses Pasta makers PDAs Percolators Percussion instruments Personal FM

transmitters Phones Photocopiers Pipe organs Popcorn machines Portable stereos POS receipt printers POS terminals Portable stoves Power tools Printers (all) Projectors PVR expanders Radar detectors Receivers Record players Rice cookers Routers Satellite receivers Satellite dishes (small) Satellite radio receivers Speakers Sandwich makers Servers Sewing machines Slow cookers Smoothie makers Soap dispensers... (automatic) Stand mixers Steam cleaners Steam mops Stereo components Stethoscopes...

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Creston Valley Advance Thursday, March 6, 2014

Fireplace & Woodstove Servicing Visual Inspections & Installations WETT Certified Technicians

tiptopchimneys@gmail.com

Sweeping the Kootenays Clean!

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Furnace & Duct Cleaning Commercial & Residential

Central Air Conditioners

Auto Interiors Fabric Protection Area Rugs Flood & Fire Restoration Licensed Painter Terry Dugdale Creston, BC

250-428-0806

CATCH THIS, SPOT. Starting from only $50 per month for annual booking Call 250-428-2266

• Portable Toilets • Portable Showers GREAT FOR • Weddings • Family Reunions • Large Parties • Construction Sites • Farms

this spot

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Your WINDSHIELD specialists *55 years combined experience

D&S

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JC’S

• Licensed New Home Builder • Renovations • Concrete Work • Quality Assured

620 Payne St. Creston, BC

(turn east between Northstar & Iron Kettle)

Tom Morris

Ph: 250-428-2071 Fax: 250-428-2036

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RAY'S GARBAGE PICKUP Creston Residential Pickup & All Rural Areas 3 - 40yd Bins

Robert Construction

• Renovations • Eavestrough • Fascia • Soffit • Vinyl Siding • Metal Roofing • Window Capping

André Robert

250-428-4914

ALL-RITE

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Edwin Johnson 250-428-9097 Portable restrooms Tanks and risers Pumps Float switches ...and more

ICBC EXPRESS windshield replacements

Ph: 250-428-3455 Fax: 250-428-7393 Bob & Howard Graham 1208 NW Blvd, Creston BC

Arrow Mountain

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• Largest self storage in Creston • 24 hr. Security • Safe, dry storage

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• Septic Tanks • RVs & Boats

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• Panelling • Flooring • Siding • Baseboards • Casings • Crown mouldings

Call 250-428-2266

250-428-5215 (days) 250-428-4765 (eves.)

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YES! We have a wheelchair accessible toilet

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Tip Top Chimney Service 250-919-3643

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R.C.W. Woodcraft Cabinets

250-428-6532

2520 Hwy 3A Creston

• Airbrush Tanning

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71 Units • Easy Access 24/7 Video Surveillance Units accessable 24/7 Attendant living on site Storage Insurance Approved

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• Residential • Commercial • Fire & Flood Restoration

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Serving Creston since 1991

Call Rob551 250-428-3

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Tel: 250-428-0438 Cell: 250-428-6468 Fax: 250-428-0437

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Creston New Horizons Seniors Society invites you to a

Pancake Breakfast Sunday, March 9 8:30am - 12pm at Rotacrest Hall

(located at the south end of the Rec Centre parking lot)

$5.00

Everyone Welcome!

Submitted

Prince Charles Secondary School Comets with the silver medals earned at the zone senior AA basketball playoffs in Golden. From left: (back row) Coach Mike Poznikoff, Mitchell Bell, Dean Torgrimson, coach Doug Dortman and Peter Tarrant; (front row) Jared Kuny, Isaac Janzen, Donovan Osterreicher, Kieran Poznikoff, Brayden Czar, Sunny Oler and Jarret Oler. Missing: Riley Hills.

Senior boys place second in E.K. SUBMITTED

The Prince Charles Secondary School Comets blazed oh so close to earning a berth in the 2014 provincial senior boys’ basketball

championships on Feb. 21 and 22 before being eclipsed by the host Golden Eagles.

The Prince Charles Secondary School squad dropped an 80-33 decision in the East Kootenay AA

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title match played Feb. 22 afternoon at Golden secondary.

The Comets had reached the zone championship game the night before with a 76-63 semifinal triumph over the David Thompson Secondary School Lakers from Invermere in a game also played at Golden.

The defending zone champion Eagles staked themselves to an 18-11 lead in a first quarter, which left the Comets still very much in contention. Cold PCSS shooting in the second quarter, however, allowed Golden to extend the margin to 31-15 by halftime.

Despite many clean looks at the basket, PCSS shooters didn’t record their first points of the second quarter until just one minute 43 seconds remained before the intermission.

Golden, it’s worth noting, wasn’t faring much better at the other end of the court, having put up only a half-dozen points of its own to that stage in a defensive-dominated period.

The Eagles pulled away with a 15-0 run to begin the third quarter and cruised from there, taking a 58-21 lead into the final frame.

Kieran Poznikoff was the PCSS representative on the zone tournament all-star team.

The Comets avenged an early season loss to the Lakers by rallying for a hard-fought victory in the semifinals.

Down 17-14 after 10 minutes, the Comets fell behind by as many as 10 in the second quarter before closing to within a pair at halftime, 36-34.

The Comets found their form after the break, seizing a seven-point lead after three quarters and never letting their Invermere rivals get any closer.

Jared Kuny paced the PCSS attack with 29 points while Brayden Czar contributed 22 in one of the team’s best all-around performances of the season. Poznikoff was also in double figures with 11 points.

The Comets were without two players for the season-ending tournament, including Grade 12 guard Riley Hills, whose place in the starting five was taken by Grade 11 student Donovan Osterreicher.

Making the trip but unable to play was Grade 11 post player Mitchell Bell, who had claimed valuable minutes off the bench during the season but suffered a concussion in the Comets’ last game before heading to Golden, at Stanley Humphries in Castlegar on Feb. 18.

That game was suspended at the time of the injury, with PCSS holding a slim lead early in the third quarter.

It was the second half of a West Kootenay doubleheader, which began earlier in the day with a victory over the Mt. Sentinal Wildcats in South Slocan.

The high point of the Comets’ 2013-14 campaign was a six-game mid-season winning streak that spanned two tournament titles.

Golden, which beat the Selkirk Storm of Kimberley in the zone semifinals, will represent the East Kootenay at the AA provincials at Langley in March.

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Creston-raised sisters on team behind Nelson’s Rent While the show deals with serious social issues without romanticizing them, it isn’t all doom and gloom, with lighthearted moments interspersed. One of those, Johnson’s favourite, is the song Santa Fe, in which the characters dream about starting a new life: “Let’s open up a restaurant in Santa Fe, oh, sunny Santa Fe would be nice.”

“It’s a kind of ridiculous, kind of fantasy moment,” Johnson said.

“They hope for things you never hope for.”

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BY BRIAN LAWRENCE Advance Editor

From the school and community bands to theatre to church choir, sisters Laura Johnson and Rita Collinson kept busy in the performing arts while growing up in Creston.

And they’re still at it today, as part of the team behind a production of the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, Rent, running in Nelson March 13-15.

It’s no surprise, really, considering their parents are Canyon’s Eric and Lynn Johnson — he a talented drummer and percussionist and she a retired music teacher.

Among the earliest performances they recall is Steamboatin’, set on the Kootenay River and directed by now-retired Adam Robertson Elementary School teacher Frank Goodsir, in which Johnson had a role.

“Our class played the ukulele for it,” said Collinson, who was in Grade 5 at the time.

Johnson also recalled playing Mrs. Claus in Shapin’ up Santa, with Matthew Kitt playing her husband.

They stuck with music and theatre-related pursuits through the rest of school, performing at, of course, Focus on Youth, and in provincial and national competitions.

“David Foster actually came and performed with us, so that was pretty awesome,” said Collinson of one competition.

By Grade 12, she was “the only remaining student who had gone through the whole band system from elementary school.”

In 1994, Johnson headed to university in Lethbridge, where she obtained a bachelor’s degree in music, while Collinson went to university in Edmonton in 1996, where she studied neuroscience.

Collinson is still in Edmonton, where she produced shows at the Edmonton Fringe Theatre Festival for Johnson’s husband, Kevin Armstrong, a Nelson native who has performed rock and opera several times at Creston’s Snoring Sasquatch and Prince Charles Theatre, both on his own and in the opera Khaos, which was created in Nelson. And she was production manager for Johnson and Armstrong’s production of Jesus Christ Superstar, which ran in Nelson last spring, a role she was happy to take on again for Rent.

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tango, R&B and pop, the story is told in a way that will appeal to fans of both rock and musicals.

“The music, if not actually familiar, has a kind of familiar sound,” said Johnson. “You can relate to that musical style.”

“They’re not going to expect what we’re going to offer them — which is a show with a lot of energy, exuberance, youth and volume,” said Armstrong.

Rent runs at 8 p.m. March 13-15 at Nelson’s Capitol Theatre. Tickets are $23 for adults, and $18 for students and seniors, available at www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca or the box office.

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Laura Johnson and Rita Collinson are, respectively, the music director and production manager for Elephant Mountain Music Theatre’s production of the musical, Rent, which runs March 13-15 in Nelson.

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Armstrong was a huge fan of the show, which is why he suggested it — but Johnson had some catching up to do.

“I was 100 per cent unfamiliar with it before he suggested we do it,” said Johnson, who has taught music at St. Joseph School, and leads a women’s choir and the Nelson Community Band. “I don’t think I’d ever heard Seasons of Love.”

Johnson started by watching the 2005 film version, and later the Broadway production, shot in 2008, to become familiar with the story and music. When she saw the stage version, she realized how heavily the score was cut for the film.

“But I was glad to see the movie because when I saw the Broadway one on film, I was able to follow it,” she said.

The show is one that Armstrong has wanted to do for years, after seeing it on Broadway in the 1990s and being blown away by the score.

“I was just blown away from the first song,” he said.

“I’d never seen another show like it. Broadway is usually selling glitz and glamour, not dust and dirt.”

Although he’s starred in many musicals and operas, he’s never had the chance to perform in Rent, so he’s pulling double duty in this one, also playing the role of Tom Collins, a philosophy professor with AIDS. “I don’t make my job easy for myself doing that,” he said.

“On the other hand, it’s artistically satisfying because I’m involved in the production on two totally different levels.”

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“I like to have things in order and make sure all the details are organized, so when the doors open everything runs as smoothly as possible,” said Collinson.

For Jesus Christ Superstar and for Rent, Johnson and Armstrong — who started a new company, Elephant Mountain Music Theatre, to produce Rent — serve as musical director and director, respectively, guiding both experienced and new performers, 14 of them, through the rehearsal process.

Based on Giacomo Puccini’s opera, La bohème, Rent follows the lives of group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York City’s Lower East Side, under the shadow of poverty, homophobia, addiction, gentrification and the deadly threat of HIV/AIDS. “They’re people who are trying very hard,” said Johnson.

“They can’t get off the ground.”

Rent has a rock-based score composed by Jonathan Larson, who died unexpectedly at 35 the night before its OffBroadway premiere in January 1996. A few months later, it opened on Broadway, where it ran for over 5,000 performances from 1996-2008.

It was nominated for 10 Tony Awards and won four (including best musical, best book of a musical and best score), and is one of only eight musicals (including South Pacific, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying and A Chorus Line) to win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

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Homelinks is a School District 8 program where families pursue their BC curriculum studies at home with support from a liaison teacher.

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Homelinks is accepting new registrations for the 2014-15 school year until April 4, 2014.