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Fire service going to referendum in fall

BY LORNE ECKERSLEY Advance Staff

After a months-long controversy about a petition to extend fire protection to West Creston residents, the final decision will be determined by referendum this fall.

“We will have a referendum during the November local government election,” Regional District of Central Kootenay Area C director Larry Binks said on Monday. “This will be at virtually no cost to the taxpayer.”

Binks said the effort to extend certified fire protection to West Creston properties arose out of the creation of a community land use bylaw.

“It was identified as a real need,” he said. “I started out by talking with the West Creston Fire Protection Society, then having conversations with the Town of Creston about the possibility of contracting the service.

“There was no appetite for referendum at the time and we decided to take the petition route. A petition was sent to every property owner.”

Animosity grew when Binks extended his own deadline for petitions to be returned by two weeks in January.

“This has pitted neighbour against neighbour and we have had people living in fear of arm twisting and intimidation,” he said.

“We need to be able to get into the sanctity of a voting booth and state our preference.”

Grade 10s complete swim program

BY BRIAN LAWRENCE Advance Editor

From January through last week, more than 120 Prince Charles Secondary School students participated in the first year of a swimming program at the Creston and District Community Complex.

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A Grade 10 Prince Charles Seocndary School student in the pool at the Creston and District Community Complex.

Initiative was directed at Grade 10 students, ensuring that they learn important skills in the last year they are required to take physical education classes.

“It’s part of the curriculum,” said PE teacher Bill Ferguson. “But we’ve never been able to do it in the past because we had an outdoor pool.”

Previously, students had swimming lessons only in Grade 3 (funded by a

Lifesaving Society grant) and in Grade 5 (funded by parents advisory councils).

With earlier lessons at least a few years in the past, some students were wary.

“I thought I wouldn’t like it at all,” said Matty Fedorowich.

“I’m not the biggest swimmer,” said Jordin Czar. “So I wasn’t sure about it at first.”

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he fourth annual Seedy Saturday runs March 15 at 1821 Elm St. from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Sponsored by the Creston Valley Food Action Coalition, the event features a vendors’ hall with local seed sources and farm products, including Cherry Meadows seeds, the Dan McMurray Community Seed Bank, Bunny-logics natural salves, Wynndel Lavender, the Mountain Seed Company, and a free seed exchange table.

At 12:30 p.m. Kylie Lichty of Slocan Valley’s Mountain Seed Company will discuss seed saving and garden planning.

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ern-acclimated, short growing season varieties, including many Russian Doukhobor and heirloom tomato varieties.

For more information on the event, visit www.facebook.com/ seedysaturdaycreston.

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he Hi Neighbour Welcome Service greeted the following newcomers from August-December: Caryn Rush (Edmonton, Alta.), Steven and Judy Reid (Chilliwack), Glenna and Gord Baulkham (Vernon), Carol Anderson and David Onyschuk (Okotoks, Alta.), Bob and Carolyn Kosowan (Winnipeg, Man.) Jerry and Pauline Menu (Calgary, Alta.), Linda and Brad Brown (Calgary), Bev Boklaschuk (Winnipeg), Duane and Joyce Wadel (Vanderhoof), Ruth Findlay and Laura Meyer (Ontario), Lloyd Hicks and Winnie Prokuda (Saskatchewan), Carmen and Steve Schneider (Saskatchewan), Robert and Linda Livingston (Richmond), Maya Moore, Marc Dale and Rease Warner (Nelson), John and Marie Laidlaw (Smithers), Gary and Elva Atha (Abbotsford), Jennifer Adams (Manitoba).

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“We got lucky that Angus would take this on with such short notice,” said Bambrick, who also credited the involvement by the RCMP. “(Staff Sgt.) Bob Gollan has been awesome.

He said that the awareness day was a good idea and encouraged us to make it more of a social conversation and involve the community.”

ICAT is a relatively new approach that Gollan says is a big step in tackling the problem of violence against women.

“It came as a result of a group that we already had that decided to explore the ICAT approach being used in some other B.C. communities,” he said.

Regular meetings now include representatives from KCCS, the Creston and District Community Resource Centre, Ministry of Children and Family Development and Lower Kootenay Band social services.

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Casual joking in a sports locker room can lead to an attitude that says its OK to abuse women.

Bambrick was so impressed with the Be More Than a Bystander program that she has asked Reid, who announced his retirement from football on Friday, to return soon. He has agreed, she said.

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referendum,” he said. “There will be no taxation for fire service this year. The petition has been dropped.”

In a typical regional director election, if a candidate is elected by acclamation, no polling station is set up. Now, however, a polling station will be manned regardless, said Binks.

“In the event that no election is needed in Area C, voters will still be able to cast ballots in the referendum and the cost will be about $4,000. That is still cheaper than a stand-alone referendum.”

While Binks says he regrets the controversy that has divided his community, he remains committed to the importance of extending fire service to residents.

“I know I would save about $700 a year in insurance, but more important, it’s about safety,” he said. “Fire protection helps prevent physical, emotional and spiritual damage. I still support it.

“But we need to heal and move forward, no matter what voters ultimately decide.”

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Violence against women discussed at KCCS event

BY LORNE ECKERSLEY Advance Staff

About 40 people gathered at the community complex on March 4 for what organizer Dina Bambrick called A Conversation About Violence Against Women.

It was just one of several events organized by the Kootenai Community Centre Society after it received funds from the Justice and Children and Family Development ministries.

“The day was the result of some very rushed and intensive planning by our staff and board of directors,” said Bambrick. “But I was pleased at the willingness of so many to take part with quite short notice.”

From a relevance perspective, the timing couldn’t have been better. This month a survey revealed that on just one day, 242 shelters in Canada helped 4,178 women and 2,490 children. The survey also shows that 116 of the women were pregnant and 184 had been threatened by a gun.

When an application for funding was approved, KCCS took a multi-pronged approach to promote awareness. The day included a workshop for the Interagency Case Assessment Team (ICAT) members, a visit from BC Lions centre Angus

Petition

From page 1 A slight majority of property owners signed the petition to initiate certified fire protection, but the slim margin set off a trigger of concern. After consulting with RDCK management, Binks said a concern that the province could reject the petition results because the numbers were so close.

“It is clear to me as director for Area C that we need to go to

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Poor driving conditions dominate RCMP week

BY LORNE ECKERSLEY Advance Staff

Creston RCMP responded to 71 calls for service from March 3-9 in a week dominated by poor driving conditions and flooding, Staff Sgt. Bob Gollan said on Monday.

March 3 •The first of a half-dozen untraceable 911 calls from cellphones was received.

•A break-in during the past year was reported at a Lakeview-Arrow

Creek Road residence.

•A male was injured and transported to hospital following a structure fire on Meadow Wood Road in Kitchener.

•Police attended a Kitchener Road residence to assist with a child protection issue.

•A male turned himself in to the police station on a warrant.

•Vehicles went off the road in icy conditions on Canyon-Lister Road, Highway 3A and Highway 21. No injuries were reported.

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•After a semi was reported to be having difficulty getting up Erickson Road from Highway 21, the police called the highways department to request sanding.

•Police were unable to locate two youths reported to be snowboarding off a roof on Pine Street. They did find evidence of such activity, though, in the form of snow mounded on the ground.

•Two adult brothers on Third Avenue South reported being assaulted by each other in an argument over food ownership. They appear to be in a battle over inheritance of the property.

•A male was arrested for the third time in recent weeks for breaching a no-alcohol probation order.

March 4 •The same brothers on Third Avenue South were again embroiled in an argument.

•Conservation officers were notified about an injured deer on Bathie Road in Wynndel.

•A male was reported to making threats to furniture movers at a Dale Street residence.

•A male reported to be causing a disturbance at a previous employer on 32nd Avenue left when police were called.

•Police entered an Eighth Avenue South residence and shut off a water valve when notified of a break in the water line. The owners were not in town and have since been notified.

March 5 •Three vehicles ended up in the ditch on Highway 3/95 after one crossed the centre line

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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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on an icy road and collided with two oncoming vehicles. No injuries resulted.

•No injuries were reported when a vehicle went into a ditch on 36th Avenue North.

•A female in distress, possibly because of a drug overdose, was transported to hospital.

•A male reported to have sent money to Turkey in what police are convinced is an Internet scam has continued to try to send more money despite warnings.

•Water was reported on Highway 21 South.

•People reported to be smoking marijuana in vehicles on Canyon Street were gone when police arrived.

•When police responded to a report of a vehicle stolen from a Cook Street parking lot they located it across the street. The driver had forgotten having parked there.

•Three pizzas purchased for a hockey team at the community complex were stolen by three males. One contributed some money as reparation after being located by police. The other two males have been identified and are being sought by police.

•Flooding was reported on Sinclair Road at 24th Street.

•When police responded to a loud party on 16th Avenue South they found an intoxicated male walking on the road nearby and arrested him. He was held in police cells and released when sober.

March 6 •When police conducted a well-being check on 32nd Avenue South they learned the resident was in the hospital.

•Police attended a Meadow Wood Road residence to investigate a historic assault.

March 7 •A report was received about two semis driving erratically on Highway 3 near Kootenay Pass.

March 8 •A person in medical distress on Highway 3A was taken to hospital by emergency health services.

•A vehicle struck a concrete barrier on Highway 3A near Sanca, leaving torn-off parts behind when it drove off.

•A large chunk of ice fell from a cliff onto Highway 3 near Summit Creek Park.

•A driver arriving at the Kingsgate border crossing was found to be driving an unregistered and uninsured vehicle with a plate from another vehicle she owned. The vehicle she was driving, recently purchased, was found to have been written off in Alberta and then repaired. It was towed.

•Police assisted Creston Fire Rescue with traffic control during a Canyon Street fire.

•A well-being check in Wynndel on a Mill Road resident indicated he was OK. •A theft of syringes was reported by the hospital.

•A shed door on Erickson Road was damaged, but no entry was gained.

March 9 •The town was notified after police received a report of a hole forming on 25th Avenue South.

•A checkstop of 50 vehicles resulted in one infraction for failing to wear a seatbelt, one for a driving being unable to produce a licence, one for no licence plate and the seizure of a small amount of marijuana.

•A 77-year-old male died suddenly in his Lakeview-Arrow Creek home. The death appears to be from natural causes.

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Eight-week mindfulness course part of training program

BY BRIAN LAWRENCE Advance Editor

Less than 100 people in the world are certified mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) teachers, and Creston’s Kuya Minogue is working toward joining their ranks. To that end, she’s offering a free eight-week mindfulness training course, which is the next step toward her goal.

The course, which starts March 17, involves eight two-hour classes — plus one daylong retreat — which cover, among other things, sitting and walking meditation, and mindful communication. And in between each class is 45 minutes of daily homework, including guided meditation and mindful yoga.

It involves a lot of concepts that Minogue, the resident teacher at the Creston Zen Centre, is familiar with through her study and teaching of Zen and Buddhism. But it also has a significant difference.

“It’s evidence-based,” she said. “It’s not Zen or Buddhist. This is completely secular. It has nothing to do with religion at all. ... It’s not a touchy-feely New Age thing.”

MBSR is a behavioural medicine program developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn, professor of medicine emeritus and founding director of the Stress Reduction Clinic and the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society at the University of Massachusetts Medical School.

Research has suggested it improves brain function, blood pressure and some medical conditions, said Minogue. And it has other applications, too; she will offer a mindful eating workshop in April, and, later in the year, an addiction relapse prevention workshop.

“There isn’t a lot of didactic teaching,” she said. “It’s about learning practices.”

Minogue recently took eight weeks of training along with professionals, including surgeons, psychologists and an advisor to U.S. President Barack Obama, from Europe, South America and Asia, to pre-

pare for the program she is about to teach.

The course was a real eye-opener for Minogue, who appreciates being “a member of a community of people who are so extremely well educated in medical and psychology fields and seeing how sincere they are about helping others. ... It’s changed my whole self-concept.”

There’s far more to come, though.

The upcoming eight-week course is part of a research project, and Minogue will write a report based on her students’ outcomes. After that, she takes 10 days of teacher development training, teaches under Skype supervision from the University of Massachusetts, takes a course in Boston and makes a DVD of her teaching. Only then will the school decide if she’s prepared for certification.

“It’s a readiness model,” Minogue said. “They really want qualified teachers because it’s so effective if it’s done right.”

For more information, including requirements for admission to the course, contact Minogue at 250-428-6500 or kuya@telus.net, or visit www.kootenaymindfulnesscentre.org.

Swimming

From page 1 But the uncertainty quickly vanished.

“Once we actually started going, it was fun to get out of class and go swimming,” said Tess Poznikoff.

Classes covered three components: stroke development/endurance, lifesaving skill and local learning. The latter section dealt with practical applications of skills in and around lakes, canyons, bridges, boats and ice.

For Poznikoff, the most memorable exercise was one that demonstrated the dangers of alcohol impairment — being spun around while blindfolded, then having to get oriented in the water Brian Lawrence while still dizzy.

Swimming students practice their lifesaving skills.

“You couldn’t see, so you didn’t “They’re definitely stronger,” said know when you were going to hit the “Not only does it bring more people Cherfils. “Would they be able to get to the complex, it gets in a new demowater,” she said.

The program was developed by the their lifejacket and get to shore? graphic,” said Cherfils. “This isn’t in Creston and District Community Probably.” their culture at this point.”

To help even things out, everyone in Complex, in partnership with PCSS, The students aren’t the only ones and in consultation with the Lifesaving the class, boys and girls, was required to who benefit from the program — wear a T-shirt and shorts at the pool.

Society and the Canadian Red Cross.

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It seemed more than a little ironic that only a week after being royally peeved about an incident described in our letters to the editor I was sitting in a presentation called Be More Than a Bystander.

Capping a day of meetings and presentations aimed at reducing violence toward women, BC Lions’ centre Angus Reid (who announced his retirement a few days later) was standing before an audience of several dozen, talking about a program he and teammates deliver. It targets high school students, encouraging young males not to tolerate inappropriate behavior or attitudes toward females. Be More Than a Bystander.

The letter to the editor, written by our office manager here at the Advance, described two incidents in which her elderly mother could have used someone who was willing to be more than a bystander. In the first, a driver apparently went out of his way to swerve over and drive through water as Mom walked along the sidewalk. She stood, drenched, as the vehicle drove merrily on its way.

Only days later, again out on a sidewalk, Mom was knocked over by an loosely leashed dog whose owner called out that the animal “just wants to make friends.” He stood chatting with another pedestrian while Mom, who landed on her face, struggled to her feet.

Makes you think that a little baseball bat justice might be in order, doesn’t it?

In another meeting organized before the Be More Than a

During the day of his visit, Reid spoke to a group of high school students. Having heard him speak and watched a video about the Be More Than a Bystander program, I have no doubt that male students walked away thinking about ways in which they might approach other males who are behaving badly toward females.

And I hope that the message sticks.

After Reid spoke on Tuesday evening, I talked to Lorne Eckersley him briefly, sharing my thoughts about how the program might work to bring in sports in an attempt to head off serious teams, recruiting young athletes to domestic abuse cases before they become part of the Be More Than a spin out of control.

Bystander team. These young men ICAT brings together represenare often influential among their tatives of the RCMP and local peers and to engage them in their social service agencies to discuss potential problem cases and to for- teen years is a great investment in their future, and that of their commulate plans to deal with them. munity. It’s a strong message to send Sitting in a circle listening to a presentation by members of anoth- that they can play affirmative roles that not only protect the safety of er ICAT team from the Vernon others but prepares them for fatherarea were social workers, First hood and careers.

Nations women, educators, case For those of us who are just a litworkers, church leaders and cititle past the target age of Be More zens representing pretty much Than a Bystander, we could make a every agency and organization in commitment to keep an eye out for the valley. It was an impressive each other’s safety. It doesn’t mean turnout and the discussion was taking a baseball bat to an ignorant open and interesting. dog walker or throwing rocks But I couldn’t help but wonder through vehicle windows. But it how this willingness for all these does mean not turning a blind eye people to get together to talk about and, at the very least, stopping to the abuse of (mostly) women squares with a community where an offer a hand to someone in need. We can all play a role in what is generalelderly woman out for her daily ly a pretty safe community. No one, walk gets soaked by an idiot driver of any age, should be made to feel and then ignored by a dog owner fearful when they are walking along after his animal has knocked her our streets. over. It seems like willful ignorance Lorne Eckersley is the publisher of still exists among us, despite efforts the Creston Valley Advance. to combat abuse.

Bystander presentation, I sat in a group that ended up being about three dozen strong, learning about an Interagency Case Assessment Team (ICAT) that has formed locally

This is the Life

Taking refuge in the dharma

Buddha realized enlightenment when he was 40 years old and spent the next 40 years teaching what he had learned. His teachings have been compiled into a vast number of Buddhist scriptures, or sutras, that are directions for practice. They teach us to realize enlightenment for ourselves.

Taking refuge in the dharma is more than just believing in these sutras; it is practicing what the texts are teaching. On his deathbed, Buddha said, “Don’t believe a word I have said; do these practices and find out for yourselves.” When we take refuge in the dharma, we acknowledge the wisdom and compassion in these teachings, and through meditation and training, express them in our daily lives.

But taking refuge in the dharma is bigger than studying and practicing what the Buddha taught. As we progress in Zen training, we find that everything in our life is dharma since we are in a constant process of learning and discovery. We do not regard some things as secular and some things as sacred, but see everything as truth, which is one translation of the word “dharma”. We don’t get emotional about the dharma so we avoid grasping or trying to possess

any aspect of it. This results in nonaggression.

Usually, the basic thread that runs through our experience is our desire to make and meet goals.

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Ideally, everything we do should relate to these goals. This tendency drives us to become greater farmers, greater carpenters, greater poets. When we take refuge in the dharma, we cut through this goaloriented vision, so that everything becomes a learning process. We relate fully with everything in our lives. So, taking refuge in the dharma develops the sense that it is worthwhile to walk on this Earth.

We see nothing as a waste of time; we see nothing as a punishment or as a cause of complaint. We appreciate everything.

This aspect of taking refuge is particularly applicable in western society, where we judge many elements in our relationships or surroundings

as unhealthy. But once we do that we divide the world and everything in it into two categories: sacred and profane, or good and evil. Taking refuge in the dharma means seeing that all of life is a learning situation.

Whatever occurs — pain or pleasure, good or bad, justice or injustice — is part of our learning process. There is nothing to blame. Everything is the path. Everything is dharma.

When we take refuge in the dharma we face life directly and personally. We do not try to explain our problems away by blaming them on something or someone outside ourselves. We experience life as it is. Pain is pain, pleasure is pleasure, and confusion is confusion.

It’s all dharma, and we take refuge in it all.

Suggested practice: For the next two weeks, each time something difficult enters your path, notice how you react. Do you feel hard done by?

Do you look for something or someone outside yourself to blame?

Kuya Minogue is resident teacher at the Creston Zen Centre and will be offering classes on the 16 precepts of Soto Zen Buddhism at 7 p.m. on Thursday evenings through April 17. For more information, visit www.zenwords.net or call 250-428-6500.

Creston Valley Advance Thursday, March 13, 2014

Owner’s silence a test of integrity To the Editor: I have never been more proud and disappointed in my community than I have been in the past month. Four generations of my family have called Creston home, I was born and raised here, with the exception of the time while I was away at university, and I too am raising my family here. I love this valley and community, I own a business in this valley that employs 10 people, and I volunteer with non-profit organizations, yet with one controversial matter some members of my beloved community were quick to condemn me, my business (which is not involved in the Osprey Medical Clinic) and my choice in a business partner.

I will not comment on matters between my business partner and the other party in the dispute because I have no involvement, responsibility or ownership in the matter; however, I will say that truth amidst a dispute always lies in the middle, and all parties involved have ownership in the escalation of the dispute.

I was appalled at the behaviour that occurred on a certain Creston Facebook group. I understand that peoples’ relationships with their doctors are intimate, important and emotional, as I worked at a medical clinic for numerous years before becoming an accountant, and I too have had serious medical issues. However, that does not excuse the behavior that I have read or witnessed on this site.

Both of our professions are built on the utmost of confidences. We as accountants would never think of discussing financial matters, business deals and/or disputes, or any other matter of our clients, as that violates a code of conduct and ethics. The biggest complaint by the community is that they have not heard the owners’ side or been provided details by the owners. I view this as the greatest test of my business partner’s integrity as a man and a professional to remain silent while being lambasted through media reports and other public outlets. The high road is never the easy road and some are not taking it.

A protest rally occurred on Feb. 28 outside my office as a way of blocking my clients from entering my business, as an attempt to run us out of business and out of town (as indicated on the abovementioned Facebook page) and as a public spectacle for aspiring politicians. Once again, my firm is not and never has been an owner of the Osprey Medical Clinic. I am unclear as to how “running” another business out of Creston, thus causing unemployment of numerous people, would benefit our community or provide support for your chosen side of the dispute. You do not see me, my family or our supporters (yes, we too have supporters) staging a protest in front of other local businesses that are unrelated to the dispute but happen to be owned by common/related persons, as protest of the way we have been treated. So why is it OK for this rally to have occurred?

Physicians have every right and opportunity to open their own practice, manage their own staff and pay their own bills, just like the numerous other physicians and businesses in our beautiful community. No one can or is stopping the physicians from doing so.

With all this being said, many in the community have voiced and shown their support for me, my business and my business partner during this ordeal and I would like to publicly thank

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them for understanding that there are two sides, trusting the people they know us to be and for remaining truly community minded. You are appreciated and held in my highest regard.

Erin Carr Creston

Health more important than wealth

To the Editor: When I needed blood pressure medication and found out that our Dr. Elemuo, and Dr. Guthrie and Dr. Hopkins, were kicked out or locked out of their practice, it came like a shock.

When I heard that the owner breached the contract and that this owner is a chartered accountant, it seemed hard to believe. But later the doctors confirmed that it was so. I have absolutely no reason to believe that our Doctor Elemuo is not telling the truth. I thought that accountants, and especially chartered accountants, in a lovely town like Creston would be the last to break contracts.

We are certainly glad that the doctors now have a temporary place to practice thanks to the doctors at the Family Practice Associates Clinic.

Thank you, doctors at the Family Practice. You show that the real spirit of Creston is alive and well.

I hope the three doctors will find a permanent place and will spend many, many happy and healthy years in our beautiful valley and will go on providing health care and support for us.

Narrow-minded business people, including chartered accountants, who don’t care about the well-being of their fellow residents simply don’t deserve to live in a good community like Creston. Many good people work very hard to create better communities and a better world, and family physicians who often go way beyond their call of duty are a very important part of this.

Health and happiness is far more important than material wealth.

Henry Dahle Creston

Changing time wouldn’t be practical To the Editor: Just a few observations and concerns regarding time change: If I had the opportunity to vote for time change, my choice would be no.

First of all, to change, it would make the practical side of it even more difficult and complex than it is now with no change. Valley residents have interests and connections pretty much both ways, east and west, from Creston, in two different time zones. We are in one of those locations where it is convenient to be up early or to get to work later, go to school in the dark in the morning or come home from school in the dark. If mountain time were chosen, just as many people would be unhappy as would be if Pacific time were chosen. Then the issue would likely rise every year henceforth, resulting in more confusion, with more public energy and money spent.

For over 40 years as a resident in Arrow Creek I have seen this issue come up time after time. It seems to start publicly with an appearance of a letter to the editor or something similar. It also seems it comes from someone “new” to the val-

ley, who doesn’t appear to understand, not having lived here very long, the real issues of the community related to being basically halfway between larger centers in different time zones. Other communities in like locations seem to stick with no change. There must be a simplicity they find in that choice.

I recall some 30 years ago there was talk of time change and sabres were rattling here and there around the Creston Valley. It was like this in the newspaper and in the talk: Monday morning the stores will open and be on such and such a time! Come Monday morning I was in town, and, lo, things weren’t like I expected them to be. The stores opened the way they had always opened for hundreds of years. What a pleasant relief! On checking what happened or didn’t happen, I was told the businesses wouldn’t go with it.

Smart move! I can understand that some businesses and school staff require prep time to get ready for the day.

On Creston time, kids may meet the bus in the dark. But as a former parent and schoolteacher, I can say that is better and safer than going home in the dark! That works for a lot of other situations too.

I hear a lot of people saying, “Keep it as it is! It is more practical that way,” “Don’t people have enough to do to keep them busy and out of mischief without trying to change the time,” and “People’s lives here are built around the way it is in this interesting time zone location we have.”

Ed McMackin Arrow Creek

ALR protects irreplaceable farmland

To the Editor: (Open letter to B.C. Premier Christy Clark) As a small business owner based on the East Shore of Kootenay Lake, I am writing to you to express my concerns about the future of the Agricultural Land Reserve in British Columbia.

I grew up in Richmond during the ’70s and saw how priceless delta farmland and market gardens were paved over to become condominiums and malls — removed forever from food production. Later on, through the ’90s, I lived outside of Calgary, Alta. There I witnessed formerly viable farmers and ranchers being forced to subdivide to cover the drastic increase of their property taxation due to the rampant property development around them. This was not a prudent management of our limited agricultural resources, and does not contribute to long-term local food security.

I am currently working to become a sustainable small farm in the Kootenays through diversified farming and animal management. I believe the existing ALR is a critical protection of our irreplaceable farmland.

Madame premier, I appeal to your sense of leadership. Show us that you have the long-range vision to maintain our agricultural resources. Please do not alter the ALR currently in place — our productive farmland must be protected for the present-day and future residents of B.C. Please do not give in to the temptation of short-term monetary gain today at the cost of long-term resource sustainability. Food security is now a dire issue for everyone on this fragile planet — this is your chance to be the shining light.

I thank you most sincerely for your consideration of my request and your time.

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‘Leap of faith’leads to naturopathic medicine

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ith her pre-med studies completed, Dr. Kim Masuch was set to continue on the path to becoming a medical doctor. But when she went to the University of Victoria to apply, she stumbled across someStory and thing new. photo by “Funnily enough, I hadn’t even heard of Brian naturopathic medicine Lawrence at that point,” she said.

But that brief introduction was enough to change her plans, and with two weeks until the deadline, she decided to become a naturopathic doctor, although because it wasn’t mainstream, she was “terrifically scared.”

“It was a leap of faith,” said Masuch, a naturopathic physician who started a Creston practice at 11th Avenue North’s Golden Herb Health Foods in January.

The discovery of naturopathy, she said, “was like excitement mixed with relief.” As a youth, she had struggles with health, and visits to the doctor amounted to very little help.

She’d wanted to be a doctor since she was a child, and those health issues encouraged her to pursue medicine, but she wanted to do something to change it.

When she discovered naturopathy, she realized, “There’s actually someone out there already doing this.”

A naturopathic doctor (ND) goes through the same first two years of university as an MD, studying diagnosis and treatment, and learning how the body works on a biochemical level. From there, though, the practices branch off.

“What’s different is how we treat and we look at the body,” Masuch said. “We look at every single symptom the body has ever had.”

Naturopathy is a holistic practice, comprised of many treatment types, including nutritional and herbal medicine, counselling and homeopathy, utilized in the context of conventional medicine.

While NDs range in treatment styles, Masuch — who is basically a general practitioner with a passion for pediatrics, pregnancy and fertility — said she falls somewhere in the middle.

“I like to use lab diagnoses and blood tests to find out what to work on,” she said.

Unlike some naturopaths, she is licensed to prescribe pharmaceuticals — sometimes

Naturopathic physician Kim Masuch in her 11th Avenue North office.

patients require medicine right away, such as in the case of antibiotics, rather than taking the time for a different treatment.

For patients who don’t require emergency medicine, the initial consultation can be about an hour, preceded by a form that takes about 15 minutes to fill out at home. Masuch will ask each patient about things such as their health growing up, stress levels, lifestyle and sleep patterns.

As with any doctor, openness is key to developing the right course of treatment.

“If I don’t know everything, I can’t put together the right treatment plan,” she said.

“It hinders our ability to move forward.”

Usually, she’ll look at a patient’s diet first; with ailments from digestive compli-

cations to skin disorders to headaches, dietary changes are often needed. A good start, she said, is reducing simple sugars in the diet, which isn’t as much of a problem here in the Creston Valley as she found in the Lower Mainland — many in the city rely on refined and processed food, but here there is much more home cooking.

And Masuch should know. Her grandparents and relatives live in the valley, and her family visited Creston every summer when she was growing up.

From Victoria, she attended school in New Westminster for the second portion of her ND training, and later had practices in White Rock and Langley. But it didn’t make sense to stay there.

“In White Rock, there were more NDs than Starbucks, and there was a Starbucks on every corner,” she said. “It was too concentrated.”

In Creston, she’s the only ND who is permanently based here; many patients who visit a naturopath go to Nelson, while others travel as far as Coeur d’Alene, Spokane or even Calgary. That, she hopes, will allow her to better work with local doctors in treating patients.

“The only thing in my mind is the patients’ best care and best interests,” she said. “Part of what I really enjoy is how excited people get when they realize they can feel better. A lot of the time, they don’t know they can.”

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Opinion Line

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Veggie popularity growing TAC keeps teens busy

Running any sort of retail business should make you interested in the latest trends, if only out of simple curiosity.

The Garden Writers Association (of which I am no part) has a series of surveys performed throughout the year to look at developing trends.

maintenance also takes a certain amount of time every week through the growing season.

Fruits and vegetables came in second place, a developing trend, with perennials in third place and trees and shrubs fourth.

Lastly come annual flowers.

As a flower grower this is not good news, but we have been growing more and more vegetable starts every year. Many large flowEvan Davies er growers south of For 2013, it found that the border have switched while households in the completely to vegetable proU.S. were planning to spend duction. considerably less than in A few years ago, the seed 2012 on lawn and garden racks at the nursery sold out stuff before spring started, of kale a few weeks after we they ended up spending opened. I’d grown ornaslightly more by the end of mental kale on the Coast as summer. As it turns out, the a fall crop to go with pannumber one expenditure sies, dusty miller and fall was on lawns and grass. mums but it was hard to This makes sense as you believe people were eating need to top-dress, overseed, it. I guess it is super healthy fertilize, control weeds, aer- and tastes OK if harvested ate and de-thatch, cut the when grown cool. Last grass and irrigate it to keep spring, the seed sold out a lawn looking good. You early again but I’d ordered need the supplies as well as bulk seed and had plants to machinery and fuel. Lawn sell, fortunately.

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Kale takes about seven to 10 days to germinate. Like broccoli and other cole crops, including cabbage, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, collard and kohlrabi, cool (10-15 degrees Celsius) and moist conditions let them grow well. We have the seed for dinosaur kale (lacinato) and dwarf blue curled kale.

Perusing the seed rack for other new and unusual varieties, I noted the rainbow blend of carrot seed — sweet crunchy carrots in a variety of colours like red, purple, yellow and white. It reminds me of the multicoloured Swiss chard. There is also an Oriental blend of greens. Four kinds are in the mix including mitsuba, tsoisim, garland round leaf and komatsuna. For many of these hardy plants, you could probably let them go to seed in your own garden and then save it for the following season. If this idea appeals to you take a close look at the Organic Seed Rack. These open-pollinated and often heirloom varieties have been grown this way for generations. Hope you have an enjoyable early March!

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

Teen Action Committee (TAC) — maybe some of you have heard about it; probably most of you haven’t. The Teen Action Committee is a very fundamental youth group. It teaches teens what it’s like to have responsibilities and also gives teens a chance to give something back to our hometown of Creston, such as this column.

I have developed new friends and many new valuable opportunities. I think that every teen that would like a worthwhile experience in their youth should join the TAC. The TAC has done a lot for me and it could do a lot for any other teen. Our teen advocate, Ashley Allin, is a fun, amazing and conscientious person who understands us teens unlike any other adult. She is not only our teen advocate, but also our friend. I really enjoy the TAC and all it’s done for me.

Four teens from the TAC will be writing for this column, including me; LoRae Blackmore, Bram Luscher Elizabeth Nygren and Hailey Viers will also be writing and contributing to the articles you will see The TAC also puts on events for in the Creston Valley Advance. We are teens to participate in. During the all more than excited to write for our Creston Valley Blossom Festival long local newspaper. LoRae said, “I can’t weekend in May 2013, the TAC put believe I’m writing for the newspaon a free dance at Millennium Park per!” I am very confident in what my for all teens in Creston to attend, and fellow writers will have in store for more than 100 came out to enjoy our next month’s paper and all that are dance. It was very successful and to follow.

Brian Lawrence said that our colthis upcoming Blossom Festival, we have been asked to host it again, umns were to be written about our opinions, so I will give mine about which we will.

The TAC provides many volunteer how I feel about Coca-Cola and Pepsi. opportunities and helps teens connect In my opinion, Pepsi is better than with Creston. For this recently past Coca-Cola. I think this because Pepsi first annual Children’s Winter Festival, comes in a blue can and blue is better the TAC volunteered by running than red and also because its taste is games and events and it turned out much richer than Coca-Cola because splendidly and everyone who attend- they have the perfect amount of fizzy bubbles. ed/volunteered had a joyous time.

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Cracking Canada’s small car conundrum likely to adopt the same numeric GENEVA, Switzerland - Small moniker. The concept vehicle has cars are huge here in Europe, if an all-new 1.5-litre SKYACTIV-D not in size certainly in numbers. diesel engine.

Everywhere you turn, it seems Citroen no longer sells in North there is either a Ford Fiesta America though periodically or an Opel Astra (the General we hear rumours of a return by Motors subsidiary) about to the French manufacturer and its cross your path. If it is not those home rivals, Peugeot and Reexamples, there are any number nault. Their lines are so different of other similar sized economy While there is a to the often indistinguishable cars from the likes of Citroen, greater acceptance of small cars we get. Some of the VW, and Peugeot buzzing by.

Micro cars such as the tiny smaller vehicles in our French creations are positively and I found myself gawSmart, with which we are facities, people outside funky ping at such an example in the miliar, and even smaller vehicles urban areas have new Citroen C4 Cactus. It’s zip into roadside parking spots where previously only a motormore ground to cover designed to challenge the likes of the Ford Focus and the VW Golf. cycle would park. and so are tempted It uses lightweight materials exMy two-prong mission at the by larger vehicles. tensively, including an aluminum Geneva Motor Show was to hood, which means it sips gas. view small cars we might see Keith Morgan The rubberized pads along the sometime soon and others we side would be perfect for people never will see but wish we who regularly have close encounters with could! Then ponder whether small cars will garage doorframes! ever catch on here in the way they have in General Motors looks to penetrate the difficult Europe. younger buyer marked with its Opel/VauxThere was something familiar about the first hall Adam. It’s dressed up in interesting car I encountered in the giant Palexpo show colours but it’s what is under the hood that buildings. Ah yes, a European version of the makes it really interesting. It has a variety trusty Honda Civic – Canada’s hottest seller of bigger engines as options but its smallest in that market segment. I am sure Honda engine is a new 1.0-litre, three-cylinder gas Canada would sell more if they resembled the engine, mated to a six-speed manual transvery hot Type R concept, which is destined to mission, with the pulling power of 1.6-litre be a racer. Yes, the new North American Civic power plant. Fuel consumption is expected is sportier than the last generation but the to be a miserly 4.5 L/100 km (combined city Euro versions always seem that bit sharper in highway). It may show up here in some form design. but right now GM has more than its fair share Next up was the Mazda Hazumi hatchback, of small cars. expected successor to the current Mazda2 and

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Drives-U-Crazy Hanging Left on a Red Teaching people the unusual rules of the road would make driving a little less frustrating in busy centres.

For instance, everybody knows that it is legal to make a right turn on a red light. However, it seems few people realize it is fine to hang a left on red from a two-way street into a one-way street.

If there are no vehicles approaching from your right on the green it’s perfectly safe and efficient and reduces lengthy backups.

What drives-u-crazy? keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

So far, I’ve looked at econo cars at the lower end of the market. No point in me offering price details because all Euro cars are substantially more expensive than the same examples sold here in Canada.

Finally, I cast a close eye over the Audi S1, which is a hot sportback version of the popular A1.

It comes with a 228hp 2.0-litre turbocharged gas engine capable of hitting 100 km/h in less than six seconds. I will reveal it will sell for more than $40,000 in the UK. It’s fast, it’s a premium offering and I’ll eat my hat if it shows up here.

All of the above have great fuel economy going for them and most are competitively priced. The common keys to their success likely come down to two key factors. Impressive fuel consumption numbers matter because fuel in Europe is substantially more expensive than here. And Europe is crawling with folks going about their daily duties on often far less land and road space.

While there is a greater acceptance of smaller vehicles in our cities, people outside urban areas have more ground to cover and so are tempted by larger vehicles, especially as a first family vehicle.

And the truth is that the advances in fuel saving technology means there’s not a massive difference between the econo-cars and small family sedans. And perhaps a bigger factor is for “an extra $20 a month, madam, you could have the roominess and utility of this car.” A line heard in most dealerships, most days. And the sales people are not wrong. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

Confessions of a Curber...

Meet Walt. He lives with his wife and two teenagers in a quiet neighbourhood. He does his part as a member of the community. Walt goes to work every morning, provides for his family and chats with his neighbours. Walt has a secret.

He doesn’t rob banks. He’s no Walter White from “Breaking Bad.” But, his love for quick cash and high profits drive him to a sideline that makes us all a little less safe and costs some their savings. Walt is a curber.

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Four Sport Utes worth a long look The Diminuitave Fiat 500 Goes Big With the Vancouver International Auto Show just around the corner, I thought I would share my list of exciting new SUVs that are available.

Tough to nail down just one but I am sure one of these would spark some interest.

2014 Ford Explorer Sport is a performance version of its popular SUV. The headlights and taillights have been blacked out to give it a sporty appearance. 20-inch painted and machined wheels allow room for the larger brakes that help it stop faster and improve performance when towing. The engine is an impressive 3.5 litre, twin turbocharged EcoBoost V6, producing a whopping 365 horsepower and 350 pound feet of torque with a 6 speed automatic transmission. To say this is quick off the line is an understatement. The Explorer also features a terrain management system that lets you select between sand, snow, mud, or hill descent. $46,999 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit equipped with a 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 engine putting out 240 hp and 420 lb ft of torque with an 8 speed transmission delivers excellent millage while provide exceptional comfort.

Natura-Plus leather faced seating, wood trim with copper accents, and a 19 speaker, 825 watt Harmon/ Kardon audio system keep you relaxed and alert. Up to date safety features such as enhanced accident response system, blind spot monitoring system, back up camera, engine immobilizer, hill start assist, and all speed traction control are just some of the many features this vehicle has to offer to keep you safe. Excellent value.

Starting at $60,895 2014 Jeep Cherokee is a completely redesigned five passenger SUV that has a front end that will stand out from the crowd. A seven-slotted grille and razor thin headlights makes the Jeep truly unique. The engine is a 2.4L Tigershark Multiair straight 4 cylinder delivering 184 hp and 171 lb ft of torque mated to a 9 speed automatic transmission. It can tow up to 2000lbs. The trail rated Trailhawk version has an active drive lock 4x4 system with 4 low gear and a rear-locking differential. It also features a neutral mode for flat towing behind an RV. Sport 4x4 $25,895 TrailHawk $30,895

The Fiat 500 is cute but might not be the most practical choice as a family vehicle.

Sure, it has room for four, a peppy personality (even with its base 101 horsepower engine,) but accessing the rear seats isn’t the easiest and the cargo room is minimal.

Enter the all-new-for-2014 Fiat 500L: The “L” stands for “large” so those interior vol-

2014 Range Rover Sport is not just another luxury SUV; it is a fully capable off-road vehicle. The engine is a 510 horsepower, supercharged 5.0 litre V8 that puts out 461 lb-ft of torque @2500 RPM with a 6 speed automatic transmission. This transmission features Command Shift that actively responds to your driving habits and road conditions by reconfiguring the shift patterns for optimum drivability in all situations and is mated with a 2 speed electronically controlled transfer case. Four wheel electronic traction control, hill descent control, and four corner air suspension with terrain response not only makes this vehicle maneuver well on the road but can take you on some of the roughest back roads British Columbia has to offer. $125,575

2014 Toyota 4runner is as rugged and bold as they come. A legend in the offroad community, this 4runner does not disappoint.

Powering this truck is a 4.0 The 2014 Toyota Litre V6 dual valve timing 4runner is as rugged V6 engine that produces an impressive 270 hp and 278 and bold as they lb ft of torque. The 4Runner come. A legend has 2 rows of seats, with an in the off-road optional 3rd row, available community. on the upgrade and limited Ian Harwood packages. An available sliding rear cargo tray holds up to 200 kg and comes in very handy when camping.

The Toyota 4runner hugs the road and the bucket seats hug you. It is very comfortable to drive and you feel safe driving it.

Standard package $37,900 ian.harwood@drivewaybc.ca

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ume deficiencies listed with its pint-sized sibling are no more.

Dimensionally, the L is 27 inches longer, 6 inches taller in height and in width and there’s an extra 42 percent when it comes to inside space.

But wait, there’s more. Literally.

The L comes with two additional doors to allow for easy access to the rear seats. And room for five passengers.

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Confessions of a Curber I was itching to sell another car. I‘d spent my first cash quickly. The new TV looked great in my living room.

So I scrounged the dealer lots in my neighbourhood. I found the perfect car at a small dealership not far from my house.

Gray with four doors. Everything was still intact, but it was priced low. The dealer gave me the car’s history right away. It had been in three accidents over its lifetime. Nothing too major, but damage was done and repaired.

I couldn’t spot the repairs. So, I happily bought it and registered it.

I didn’t want my wife and kids to know what I was up to, so I parked it around the block. I knew it would be gone in a few days.

This time, I used Kijiji and Craigslist.

“Car for sale. Served me well, but wife wants a new car. Accident and damage free.

Looking to sell fast, low price. Cash only. Call cell for info.”

I got a text message from a woman across town.

I told her I’d meet her at a nearby gas station and would throw in a free tank of gas. She was thrilled.

When I met her, she told me that she needed a cheap, dependable vehicle to get to her new job. She’dd been taking the bus for weeks and was tired of her commute.

To my annoyance, she wanted to check the vehicle thoroughly. So I distracted her. I told her I was sad to let “my baby” go, but I

wanted to keep my wife happy. She nodded sympathetically.

As she handed me the money, she asked if the vehicle was in any accidents.

Now, I’m not a good liar. So I simply said, No. It’s her fault for not asking for a CarProof or ICBC vehicle history report.

That seemed to do it. She was pleased and drove away with a smile on her face. As for me, I went home with a fat wallet.

A few days later, I got a text: “Got CarProof report. Three accidents?!?!?

Need money back now!!!”

I panicked. But not for long.

I was getting good at this. I just got a new cell number. She didn’t know my name – that old fake ID worked great. And she had no idea where I lived. Finding me would wear her out.

I was in the clear. But will I be so lucky next time? *Curber – An individual posing as a private seller, but selling vehicles for profit as a business. A curber often misrepresents the history and condition of a vehicle. Curbers offer none of the protections the law provides for purchases from a Vehicle Sales Authority licensed dealer. aler.

“Now, I’m not a good liar. It’s her fault for not asking for a CarProof or ICBCC vehicle history report.”

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It loses a little bit of its pinch-the-cheeks cuteness but its practicality makes up for it.

In the driver’s seat, you have an almost unadulterated outward visibility. The 500L features a segment-exclusive glass from the A- to D-pillars that provide nearly 360-degree panoramic views.

Parking is easy because you can pretty much see out of all four corners. And the 500L – even with its “large” designation – still fits comfortably into urban settings.

Driving the 500L, I noticed it doesn’t have quite the same amount of panache as the 500 Turbo.

Granted, it’s a heavier vehicle.

But to still keep some of the driving fun behind the wheel, Fiat has outfitted it with a 1.4-liter MultiAir Turbo engine that provides 160 horsepower, 184 lb-ft. of torque.

It’s also is available with two transmission options.

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When cruising along at highway speeds, road noise is kept to a minimum, which allowed me to enjoy the music via the Beats stereo system a little more.

In corners, the 500L doesn’t have as tight of a setup as the 500, so don’t push it too hard since body roll is more evident.

Perhaps what really stands about this compact car is just how much people room there is inside.

I never felt cramped nor did my passengers. Not to mention the 633L (22.4 cubic feet) of storage behind the second row seats.

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Tracking tracks and trails in winter

tracks. Coyotes find hunting more successful where there is shallower snow cover. It is easier to maneuver in and, also, small mammals like mice are more visible. For us, determining in deep snow what creature made the track is more difficult because the snow often falls into the track covering the print. But then, the creature that made the track can be identified by other means like the gait, length of step, size of print, habit and so on.

I find it interesting to follow One of the best times in win- a set of animal tracks. Ruffed ter to find animal and bird grouse tracks are quite common tracks is when there has been a along forest edges and on fresh, light snowfall over a firm brushy slopes. Their trails look base of dirt, ice or snow. The like continuous strings of crosses formed by the forward toe print almost connecting with the back of the other footprint. The trail can be very zigzag as the bird moves here and feeding on Ed McMackin there dormant winter buds of small detail of a larger footprint is at evergreens and deciduous its best, often clearly showing shrubs and feeding on the occanot only the toes but also the sional hibernating insect. One toenails or claws. Of course, if may have to crouch down to see the print is of a member of the what direction the bird took. cat family the claws won’t show One may even find the spot much or at all unless the animal where the grouse launched out is running or scrambling. of the fresh snow when avoidHowever, with members of the ing your too-close approach. dog clan, the claws distinctly A part of winter ecology is the show most of the time on any natural snow sheds that add kind of impressionable surface. diversity to the forest winter With the recent dropping of landscape. When snow falls on the snow level to lower valley evergreen trees, it sits on the slopes and bottom land, you will branches until it melts or sublisee more evidence of animal mates, vaporizing without first travels, especially of deer, who becoming moisture. The snow on will come down to avoid the the branches weighs the branchdeep snow of higher levels and es down so that when it begins to show up closer to human habita- melt it slides down the branch, tion. You can expect to find more falling to the ground away from

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OpiniOn Line the tree trunk. Thus, the ground under the tree seldom gets much snow, leaving ground vegetation exposed for grouse to forage and for winter shelter. In the alpine it also leaves a pit, a tree well, for a skier to fall into.

It is possible to find trails of voles, shrews and jumping mice in the snow. Sometimes the snowfall can be so light that it doesn’t support even the weight of a shrew. So the evidence that “somebody” passed that way is a little snow trench bulldozed through the snow. Zapus princeps (western jumping mouse) doesn’t have to plow through the snow. The snow challenge is met by just jumping along over it. In a snowy coniferous forest you might find yourself on the trail of one of these. These small mammals, for the most part, travel next to the ground under the protective snow cover by way of a network of tunnels pushed through the snow. Recently, someone was scraping away the snow from below a bird feeder when they exposed a vole dining on seeds fallen from the feeder.

Tracks of large animals may be more numerous around where there is water or plenty of some favourite food. Winter forage is often great for moose and elk where there are lots of deciduous shrubs like willow, aspen and red-osier dogwood. Moose will come down in winter and wander from shrub to shrub or from one shrubby thicket to another. I have often wondered how they, wandering about, can make so many tracks but they are at it all the time, when they are not sleeping or resting, slowly moving along and feeding here and there.

They also have two pairs of feet, not one pair. Their large hooves make the largest footprint you will likely find in the wild, except

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Hunting herons take fish and leave tracks.

those of a packhorse. You may find a large smooth hollow in the snow where they bedded down or you may see their large oval droppings. Even though moose will often seek secluded lower places with shallow snow cover they are very capable of nonchalantly wandering around in winter at higher elevations through four feet of snow.

I have seen some pretty distinct animal footprints and wished that I had some plaster of paris along with a little water to mix and pour into a footprint, making a reverse print. At home I would make a casting of the reverse print and have an

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actual life-sized copy of, say, a wolf, cougar or moose footprint. I would paint it the color of the mud and tell you I got a cougar to step in this and leave a track. (I needed to tell you something you would believe.)

This is a little bit of fun that can be a learning experience. Try it next summer when it’s hopefully warm enough for the plaster of paris or drywall filler to set. Then you can introduce people, who are unable to get out there, to a footprint of a coyote or other creature.

Ed McMackin is a biologist by profession but a naturalist and hiker by nature.

He can be reached at 250-866-5747.

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Library’s living book revealing gypsy soul CRESTON VALLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY

The Creston Valley Public Library is pleased to present Wendi Roth with “Gypsy Soul” as its March living book.

Roth came to her romance with the wandering life naturally. As the middle child in a group of seven and the only one not a twin, she spent her childhood moving from one place to another as her carpenter father’s work dictated.

Problem Solved! 1-855-678-7833 Roth’s gypsy life continued into Living Books speaker series is a way adulthood and her voyage of triumph for community members to learn from and tragedy eventually led her to the each other. Living “books” are real Creston Valley. She currently lives in people, your friends and neighbours, Kitchener, gardening and turning her volunteering to share aspects of their years of experience and love for the own “story”. Through living books the land into a business creating soaps, library seeks to encourage the sharing balms and tinctures, jellies and top- of knowledge and passion between pings, and candied flowers and pet- people. Each month, the library hosts als. This year, Roth, together with a get-together where a member of husband Randy, will venture into your community shares their personal opening a small gift shop on her acre- experiences. Topics are varied, from age promoting Creston products and art to travel to local history to coping raising butterflies for release. Randy’s with loss, and everything in between. hand-built, G-scale CP Rail train lay- Attendees of the speaker series learn out, featuring miniatures of local more about the people in their comdowntown stores, the Wynndel garage munity and their diverse backgrounds and Creston grain elevators will be and expertise. showcased.

Hear Wendi Roth speak about her “Above all things,” says Roth, “Gypsy Soul” at 1:30 p.m. March 22 at “life’s incredible journey has given the library (531 – 16th Avenue South). me perspective, confidence and the Admission is free. Refreshments tools to continue moving forward. I served. For more information on the am truly grateful to be living in this Living Books speaker series, including valley and being surrounded by an upcoming living books or how to abundance of wonderful supportive become a living book, please contact people.”

Gail at 250-428-4141 or email gail@ 0426 RPGP RN Individualized Program Ad - Jan Zacharias - Size 10.33in Wide x 7in High Kitchener resident Wendy Roth.

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Cranbrook drummer offering workshop SUBMITTED

Local drummers will have a chance to improve their skills when Cranbrook’s Keon Chung visits the Snoring Saqsuatch to present a daylong workshop on March 22.

The workshop is open to drummers of all levels, from beginner to professional, and will cover basic rudiments, posture and stick grip, beat styles, adding variations, creating drum fills, jamming with a band, practicing versus rehearsal, and soloing alone or against a track.

Attendees bring their own drum set-ups at 9 a.m. and set up. The workshop runs from 11

a.m.-3 p.m., with a short break in the middle (bring lunch/snack).

All participants will get their snares tuned up and a single draw will take place for a complete kit tune-up to the winner.

Chung has over 20 years of professional playing experience with fellow drummers such as Randy Cooke and Jeff Salem. A tour in Western Canada brought him to Cranbrook in 2000, where he continues his craft of teaching over 200 students since 2002 and gigging on a regular basis.

Registration is $60, available online only until March 21; visit www.snoringsasquatch.com to find this event and the registration link.

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NEW STUFF — The September 2013 Smile Cookie campaign at Creston’s Tim Hortons raised $5,040 for the Creston Valley Hospital’s Tuck Shop.

The money from the campaign was recently used to purchase a wall-mounted TV, a wheelchair and a vital signs monitor for the hospital.

Pictured: (from left) Creston Valley Hospital nurse Carolyn Hawton, Tim Hortons manager Scott Seitz, Tuck Shop co-ordinator Mabel McCowan.

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FIVE YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN A Public Meeting will be held in Town Hall Council Chambers, 238 – 10th Avenue North, Creston, at 4:15 p.m., Tuesday, March 25, 2014.

Public input will be received on the Proposed ‘Five Year Financial Plan (2014 – 2018)’.

The proposed Five Year Plan will be available on-line at www.creston.ca on Monday, March 17, 2014.

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Following the Deep Water Martial Arts Convention and Tournament, which runs in Creston March 21-23, all are invited to Tea with the Masters at 7:30 p.m. March 22 at the Snoring Sasquatch.

Tea with the Masters is a rare and unique opportunity to have an open question-andanswer discussion with a panel of masters of martial arts, qigong and traditional Chinese medicine. This is not a “martial artists only” event. If you practice or are interested in any of these subjects this is a chance to directly ask questions of experts with decades of experience.

The keynote speaker and guest of honor is George Xu, who started martial arts training in 1966 with Zhu Hong Bao, in the three Muslim styles in China. After a range of studies with other masters, he came to the United States in 1981 and began a long career of teaching and bringing Chinese masters not only to the U.S., but also exposing the art of high level practitioners to Kung Fu enthusiasts worldwide.

Also attending will be Kevin Wallbridge, a professor of Chinese medicine at Nelson’s Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences, and a well known teacher of Chinese martial arts internal styles and qigong. He has been training since 1985 and has lived and trained at Ermei Mountain in China’s Szechuan province.

Sifu Neil Ripski has been training in Chinese martial arts for nearly 30 years and is a teacher of external and internal styles including qigong, tai chi, bagua, xinyi, northern Shaolin and what he is best known for, drunken boxing. He is the author of three books on martial arts and runs the world’s only full time drunken Kung Fu training program. He is the owner of Red Jade Martial Arts and co-founder of the Deep Water Magazine and convention.

Jason Deatherage is moderator and will be fielding questions to teachers, as well as available for answers himself. He has been involved in Martial Arts and Martial Philosophy since he was born. Growing up with a Tibetan lama (Geshe Tashi Namgyal) in his home, Deatherage has a deep understanding of Buddhist and Taoist philosophies. He currently holds a black sash rank in the northern Shaolin system taught at Red Jade Martial Arts under sifu Neil Ripski and is one of the current standard bearers and lineage holders of the rare Piercing Cloud style of Chinese swordsmanship.

Sensei Tom Gillis has been practicing martial arts for 20 years. He has successfully completed nearly 60 instructor programs in the area of law enforcement training and currently holds a thirddegree black belt in bujinkan budo taijutsu awarded by grand master Masaaki Hatsumi. He owns and operates FTS Inc. out of Okotoks, Alta., and loves sharing his passion for martial arts with others. Gillis has also been endorsed for his godan test in bujinkan martial arts.

Sensei Lloyd Willette lives in Spokane, Wash., and has been a student of the martial arts for over 30 years. He began his training in silum pai hung gar kung fu and trained in the art until he was 12. He cross-trained in koga ryu ninjutsu for four years and began training in Tang Soo Do at 14. He is always open to comparing thoughts and notes, and enjoys the martial spirit of fellow martial artists who share an open desire to learn rather than prove themselves.

Admission is $10 at the door, which opens at 7:30 p.m., and included with an all-weekend wristband. Refreshments will be provided by: Nelson’s Cloud Mountain Tea House. For more information, visit www.deepwatercon.com.

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UP TO $400 cash daily FT & PT outdoors, Spring/Summer work. Seeking honest, hard working staff. Visit online at: www.PropertyStarsJobs.com

138 12 Ave. N. Creston BC

CLASS 1 DRIVER

SIGNATURE TRUCK LINES Requirements: •Minimum 5 years class 1 driver exp. with Super B exp.

•Clean driver abstract.

•Knowledge of the log book rules and regulations.

•Valid passport.

•Good customer service skills.

We Offer: •Competitive wages and health benefits package.

•Safety bonuses.

•Full-time/steady work.

•Clean and reliable Peterbilts with no slip seating.

•A great work environment where everyone knows your name.

Please submit your resume and driver abstract to:

fax: 1.888.329.6505 e-mail: sigtruck@telus.net for further details call: 1.888.220.6555

Timeshare

Automotive EXPERIENCED PARTS person required for a progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses working 5 day work week, plus moving allowances. Our 26,000ft2 store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community online at www.Lac LaBicheRegion.com. Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Or by email to: hr@sapphireinc.net.

Services

Trades, Technical

Healing Arts

ENSIGN IS looking for Assistant Drillers, Drillers, Night Tour Pushes, and Rig Managers for our Australian Division. Recruiter’s will be in Nisku, Alberta, March 31 - April 9 to conduct interviews. If you want to hear more about our International opportunities please contact our Global group and apply online at www.ensign jobs.com.

Call 1-888-3674460.

Natural Healing Relaxing way to release stress

Massage (Reg Therapist)

LICENSED PLUMBER/ GAS FITTER

Req. at Canuck Mechanical in Prince George Must have exp. doing service work & be proficient with trouble shooting heating systems & plumbing problems.

Top wages & benefits Email resume to: canuckm@telus.net

What Services do you OFFER?

• • • •

Susan Smith R.M.T.

Registered Massage Therapist

Reflexology Reiki Cranio Sacral Emotional Release

EXCELLENT THERAPY FOR YOUR BODY For Appointment Call...250-428-5737

Kveta A. Jasek www.kveta-healing.com

Catering/Party Rentals

250-866-5677

crestonvalleyadvance.ca

Massage (Reg Therapist) Julie Malowany

at the Creston Golf Club or offsite

Tell people about your business!

Call Anita

250-428-2266

We can provide everything!

sales@crestonvalleyadvance.ca

DRIVERS WANTED

AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 w/ Airbrake • Guaranteed 40hr. Work Week & Overtime • Paid Travel & Lodging • Meal Allowance • 4 Weeks Vacation • Excellent Benefits Package

Creston, BC

250-428-3445

Healing Arts

ext 2 dmunro27@gmail.com

When only the best will do!

Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrake license and have previous commercial driving experience.

Apply at:www.sperryrail.com, careers & then choose the FastTRACK Application.

250-428-5515

Registered Massage Therapist

Services

Zea Friesen R.Ac. 1821 Canyon St. Creston

www.crestonvalleyadvance.ca

250.428.0207 crestonacupuncture.com

Cards of Thanks

Cards of Thanks

LaDonna Smith R.M.T. Tues, Wed, Fri & Sat

Creston 250-254-4747

Financial Services

ANNACIS ISLAND Pawnbrokers open ‘till midnight 7 days a week. 604-540-1122. Cash loans for jewellery, computers, smartphones, games, tools etc. #104-1628 Fosters Way at Cliveden. annacisislandpawn brokers.com.

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CANCEL YOUR timeshare.

NO risk program stop mortgage & maintenance payments today. 100% money back guarantee. Free consultation. Call us now. We can help! Call 1-888-356-5248.

Employment

Services

www.signaturetrucklines.com

250-428-5080

Travel

Employment

CERTIFIED MILLWRIGHT

call now for

help and information anytime, anywhere in BC.

Career Opportunities PUT YOUR experience to work - The job service for people aged 45 and over across Canada. Free for candidates.

Register now online at: www.thirdquarter.ca or Call Toll-Free: 1-855-286-0306.

To the Town Maintenance Crew for helping with a water problem.

Bob from 1820 Erickson Street

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES CA

ATCO Wood Products, a leading Forest Products coPSan\ in tKe 6outKern ,nterior, is seeNing a Tuali¿ed millwright with a valid interprovincial Journeyman ticke. The ideal candidate will be a self starter with good interpersonal communication skills, and excellent millwright skills. Hours will vary and will include shift & weekend work.

Please Forward your resume to: Veneer Plant Maintenance Foreman c/o Kris Harvey PO Box 460 V0G 1L0 Fruitvale, BC Fax: 250-367-6210 Email: info@atcowoodproducts.com

Professionals Connecting Professionals

Great Employees Meet Great Employers www.localwork.ca

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Services

Merchandise for Sale

Financial Services

Misc. for Sale

DROWNING IN debt? Cut debts more than 60% & debt free in half the time! Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1-877-556-3500 BBB Rated A+ GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple.

Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

Legal Services CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

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

Pet Services LIL’ MUTT PET RESORT

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

250-428-5837

www.lilmuttpetresort.com

Merchandise for Sale

Firearms WANTED: FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military.

We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1.866.960.0045 website: www.dollars4guns.com.

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

Food Products

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! HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?

MECHANICAL TOOLS - piston ring compressor, wrenches, paint gun, test gauges, bolts, nuts, hydraulic fittings & misc. 3/4 Snap-on socket set 1” to 2.5” + impact socket + accessories - $1200 or reasonable offer. Woodworkerrough maple & birch, offers.

250-428-9860 NEW LIFE FURNITURE & RECYCLING 114 NW Blvd. 250-402-0098 NEW HOURS Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm

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Merchandise for Sale

Rentals

Rentals

Transportation

Misc. Wanted

Apt/Condo for Rent

Homes for Rent

Auto Financing

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

Real Estate Acreage for Sale TRADE 35/ACRES w/600ft Rio Grande river frontage.

50/gpm artesian well, fenced 3 sides, sub-irrigated, outbuildings, graineries, 10 min from shopping. Alamosa/Monte Vista, Colorado. San Luis Valley/mountain views, low taxes.

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

Open Houses OPEN HOUSE MAR 9TH. 16748 85th Surrey, Gorgeous Fleetwood Home. 6 bedroom, 4 bath, 3,651 sq ft. Lot 6,069 sq ft. 18yrs old. A grand entrance with vaulted ceilings, and massive windows, Kitchen/family room are open concept.

Family room shares a double fireplace with the den. Mountain view $649,999. For virtual tour: info@ barbraven.com Phone: 778-928-4524

DONATION PICK UPS Call to arrange a pick up

Rentals

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

Contact Amanda for more information

Rent To Own

Quality second-hand Furnishings, Appliances, Electronics & More!

RECYCLING DEPOT for: -small appliances -electronics -batteries -toys

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

Apt/Condo for Rent

QUEEN HIDE-A-BED $50; queen frame/boxspring/mattress $100; twin wooden headboard/footboard & mattress $75; twin boxspring & mattress $50; 3 twin mattresses $30/ea; 5 drawer chest of drawers $40; 72”x30” wooden table $60; 2 72”x36” wooden tables $60/ea; 3 shelf bookcase $5; 2 10 ga. glass wineboys $25/ea; 2 5 ga. plastic water jugs $8/ea; 60”x 30” metal office desk w/6 drawers $80. 250428-5046 SAWMILLS FROM only $4,897 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDING sale. Big year end clear out continued!

20x20 $3,915. 25x28 $4,848.

30x32 $6,339. 32x34 $7,371.

40x50 $12,649.

47x68 $16,691. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422. www.pioneersteel.ca STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

1/BDRM APT F/S $550/mo + elec. DD & ref. req. N/S N/P 250-428-2202 55+ 1/BDRM Condo, 5 Appl.

N/S N/P $675/mo+ Avail. Apr 1st 250-428-4984 BACH. SUITE $500/mo $250 D.D. N/P N/S Incl. Hydro 250428-2825 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 CONDO style apartment. F/S incl., N/P. N/S. Located downtown Creston 250-428-5240. Refs req.

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

Cleaning Services

Cleaning Services

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 BDRM SUITE: solid wood; very good cond. Dresser & headboard have etched mirrors, queen bed & mattress $500 250-428-9856 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

Oops...

Need it Fixed?

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

Misc. for Sale

Affordable Steel Shipping Containers for sale/rent 20’ & 40’ Kootenay Containers Castlegar 250-365-3014 GLASS WINE bottles, canning jars, bookshelves. 250-4285046

Garage Door Services

Gordon Hegland

250-402-9818

OVERHEAD DOOR Company of Creston

Transportation

Auto Financing Auto Loans. All Credit Approved. Bad Credit Guru. www.badcreditguru.com or call 1.844.843.4878

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

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

Commercial/ Industrial Creston COMMERCIAL BUILDING

3600 sq.ft. of Retail Space

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

Cars - Domestic

Halls/Auditoriums

Property Management

WANTED: Good used car w/ good gas mileage. 250-4286191

Canyon Hall

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Trucks & Vans

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

For your Property Management

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

Rental & Sales needs Ingrid Voigt

RE/MAX Discovery Real Estate

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

Shared Accommodation

WEST CRESTON HALL and/or grounds available.

Full kitchen facilities.

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

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

Homes for Rent

Transportation

4/BDRM HOME close to downtown, partially furn. N/S N/P $1200/mo util. incl. 250254-1944 Creston: 3/BDRM 1/BATH W/D F/S DW $1000/mo + 1/3 of util. Avail. Apr 1st. No Dogs 250-428-9342

Auto Accessories/Parts autocredit

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: COZY 1/BDRM house & nice 3/bdrm house 250-428-9621 Creston: CUTE LOWER 2/bdrm suite. Great location230 16 Ave N. downstairs, close to Rec Centre, hospital.

No Pets. F/S W/D. New bathroom. $700/mo Avail immed.

250-402-3066

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 OTHERS 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

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.

1998 CHEV 1500 4x4 auto club cab, short box, nice cond.

290,000km $4900obo 250428-9856

Boats World’s Finest FISHING BOATS

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

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Serving the Creston Valley

EQUIPMENT • MACHINERY • CONSTRUCTION

Shopa's Excavating Ltd.

EARTHWORKS

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

Call Carl 250-428-1474

250-866-5770

KEPKE

What Services do you have to OFFER?

Excavating ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊

Landscaping Retaining Walls Retaining Wall Repair Spring & Fall Cleanup Dump Runs Stump Removal Water Lines

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

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

sales@crestonvalleyadvance.ca

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

Gerlinsky Hoe & Skidsteer Services

250-428-2266

Anita sales@crestonvalleyadvance.ca

250-428-9453 • Cell: 250-428-1314

W.H. EXCAVATING

JA-CO

INDUSTRIAL LTD. EQUIPMENT RENTAL & SALES

WHY? BUY

u

W hen yo can

RENT?

SERVICES INCLUDE: THIS

AVA I L A B L E

To advertise in the Serving Creston Valley section of the classifieds

call 250-428-2266

Call Sean at 250-428-9957 or 250-402-8135 (cell)

250-428-9788

Arlen Johnson, Proprietor 4015 Hwy 3, Erickson BC

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

250-402-9528 Will

ATTENTION ADVERTISERS Deadline for Classified Advertising is Friday at 4PM!

Display advertising booking deadline is Friday noon

• Announcements • Celebrations • Employment • Garage Sales • Real Estate ...and more!

for the following Thursday’s paper

sales@crestonvalleyadvance.ca classifieds@crestonvalleyadvance.ca • 250-428-2266

Ne e d a cl as sifie d Ad? Friday is the d ay!

PO Box 1279 • 1018 Canyon St., Creston, BC V0B 1G0

Creston Valley Advance Thursday, March 13, 2014 Serving the Creston Valley

Residential & Commercial Licensed & Insured

250-402-9006 Phone George

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CONTRACTORS • RENOVATIONS • HOME AND YARD SERVICES

FILL

Smart Service. Great Products.

THIS SPACE

• Tile • Vinyl • Laminate • Hardwood • Carpet • Window Shades • Phantom Screens • Aluminum railing • DURADEK waterproof decking

Starting from only $50 per month for annual booking

Serving the Creston Valley since 1984

Call 250-428-2266

With your ad starting from only $50 per month for annual booking

250-428-2426

Call 250-428-2266

Journeyman Electrician

Chimney Sweeping

Fireplace & Woodstove Servicing Visual Inspections & Installations WETT Certified Technicians

Tip Top Chimney Service 250-919-3643

tiptopchimneys@gmail.com

Sweeping the Kootenays Clean!

HOUSE CALLS 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 “We Move the Furniture” FREE ESTIMATES

RENTALS & SERVICE

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

www.nufloors.ca/creston 1518 Northwest Blvd Creston

R.C.W. Woodcraft Cabinets

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

FREE ESTIMATES! Specializing in Custom built • Kitchen cabinets • Bathroom vanities • Railings & stairs • All types of counter tops including granite, solid surfaces and laminate

250-428-4053 250-428-6256

Call 250-428-2266 To advertise here, call

Your WINDSHIELD specialists *55 years combined experience

D&S

LAWN & YARD MAINTENANCE

Spring/Fall Clean-up Inside or Outside Heavy or Light Work SeniorDiscounts

What Services do you have to OFFER?

Advertise in the Serving Creston Valley section of the classifieds

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

250-428-2266

Anita sales@crestonvalleyadvance.ca

sales@crestonvalleyadvance.ca

Tom Morris

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

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

Pine Profiles Inc.

250-428-0178 Cell: 250-254-0944

Over 35 years Auto Detailer

Robert Construction

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

André Robert

250-428-4914 KOOTENAY

•5" Continuous Eavestroughing •SOFFIT •FASCIA •SIDING FREE TES A ESTIM

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

DOUG DORTMAN 250-402-9235 250-428-7729

ALL-RITE

SEWAGE PUMPING SERVICES

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

• Residential • Commercial • Fire & Flood Restoration

250-428-9887

Serving Creston since 1991

Call Rob551 250-428-3

#1 in the #2 Business

WEEKLY PET WASTE REMOVAL • Residential • Commercial • Acreages • One time clean-ups

As low as $12/wk Sr/Disabled Discounts

(turn east between Northstar & Iron Kettle)

www.jcstorage.com

250-428-6532

2520 Hwy 3A Creston

A1 POOP SCOOPER

620 Payne St. Creston, BC

250-428-9933

Auto Detailing

ICBC EXPRESS

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

Dan’s Grime to Shine

...And More!

windshield replacements

JC’S

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

• Airbrush Tanning

250-428-2266

RESIDENTIAL CLEANING

250-428-0752

• Infrared Sauna

Anita sales@crestonvalleyadvance.ca

ORCHARD VALLEY

Free Estimates!

• Whole Body Vibration

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

NEED CLEAN-UP?

Reasonable weekend or monthly rates

Cell 250-428-1895

SOLID WOOD PRODUCTS AT GREAT PRICES

Starting from only $50 per month for annual booking

PUMPING SERVICES

YES! We have a wheelchair accessible toilet

Call 250-428-2266

this spot

1033-25 Ave S. Creston

• Septic Tanks • RVs & Boats

Derick Todd Journeyman Carpenter Sirdar BC

1012 Canyon Street 250-428-3334 What Services do you have to OFFER?

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

FROM CONCRETE TO CABINETRY

this spot

250-402-6711 YVONNE’S

PAINTING SERVICE

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

250-428-2266

Anita sales@crestonvalleyadvance.ca

Journeyman All Aspects of Painting - Residential - Commercial - Interior - Exterior

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

Serving The Valley Since 1986

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Thursday, March 13, 2014 Creston Valley Advance

While you’re not looking, this is what’s happening to BC’s world renowned recycling program.

Well, lookie here.

One minute you have a perfectly good Blue Box recycling program. The next, something new and rather questionable is being put in its place. And they thought they’d get away with it right under your nose, without telling you or asking your opinion.

That’s definitely not democracy in action.

The BC Government, elected by us to represent our best interests, has decided to offload the costs of recycling to big multi-national corporations. To implement this new plan, they’ve set up an association that doesn’t really seem to hold the environment, local jobs, or the municipalities that run the Blue Box program, close to its heart.

Perhaps that’s why some of our local elected officials are using the word “scam” to describe how the new program is being set up. It’s also perhaps why several of BC’s municipalities refuse to jump on board.

That’s gotta tell you something.

Now it’s your turn to let Premier Christy Clark know what you think. Contact her today to say that dismantling an already-working recycling program to replace it with something that few people think will be as good, is a bad idea.

What’s going on here?

Email Christy Clark at premier@gov.bc.ca or call 250-387-1715. For more info, visit RethinkItBC.ca. #RethinkItBC. This Message is brought to you by:

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sales coordinator

For information, maps, gifts and much more, contact Hostess Christy Johnston

phone 250.428.2266 fax 1.250.483.1909

250-428-7074

1018 Canyon St., Creston, BC V0B 1G0

Creston Valley Advance Thursday, March 13, 2014

Tyler Hancock, ABR 250-428-9916

• Personal Real Estate Corp.

• Gold Medal Award Winner Kootenay Real Estate Board 2007 to 2012 • Realtor since 1991

Foster homes are desperately needed

®

Are you able to provide a home for an animal in need?

sales@crestonvalleyadvance.ca Are you new to the Creston area or know someone who is?

Bringing Buyers & Sellers together for 22 years

Adopt A Pet

Discovery Real Estate

www.remaxcreston.com www.tylerhancock.ca Office: 250-428-2234 1013 Canyon St. Creston, BC

ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE!

Call P.A.W.S. today 250-428-7297

SPORTS

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THE CHAMPIONS — For the first time since 2000, the Creston Valley Minor Hockey Association’s Atom C Bruins closed out a successful hockey season on March 2 by winning the East Kootenay Minor Hockey Association’s championships. The Bruins won every game in the event, facing off against Kimberley in the final. Although both teams dug in hard, Creston edged Kimberley 5-4. Pictured, from left: (back row) Assistant coach Ray McDonald, head coach Justin Kettle, assistant coaches Mike Nims, Cody Beebe and Randy Kepke, manager Christine Verchomin; (middle row) Aristotle McDonald, Jeffery Roebfse, Reese Beebe, Jeramie Ducharme, Rocco Larizza, Jett Jmaeff; (front row) Jake Adams, Luke Oswald, Jenna Nims, Declan Kettle, Trula Gartner, Jorryn Harder, Riley Kepke.

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Thunder Cats lose two of three against Dynamiters

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BY BRIAN LAWRENCE Advance Editor

After shutting the Columbia Valley Rockies out of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League playoffs in four games, things are a bit slower for the Creston Valley Thunder Cats, who, as of Tuesday, were down 2-1 in the second round.

The Thunder Cats won the series’ first game against the Kimberley Dynamiters on Friday, but the Dynamiters won in Creston on Saturday, and again on Monday. (Results of Tuesday’s game were unavailable at press time.)

“Kimberley’s always been a tough opponent,” said Thunder Cats head coach Josh Hepditch. “They’ve got a hardworking team that just doesn’t quit.”

Friday’s 4-1 victory, played in Creston, went well, said Hepditch.

“We came out with a fast start and got to the heart of it,” he said.

Matti Jmaeff and Carson Cartwright each scored in the first period, with Brandon Formosa and Seth Schmidt capitalizing on power plays to each score in the second period.

“That was really the key in game one,” said Hepditch. “That was definitely the start we were looking for in the series.”

The Dynamiters scored their only goal on a power play in the third period.

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helped the Creston team toward the win. “[Styler] was one of our energy guys,” said Hepditch.

“He created lots of chances.”

Things didn’t go as well on Saturday, when the Thunder Cats suffered a 4-2 loss. A powerplay goal by Formosa was the only goal in the first period, but the Thunder Cats’ lack of discipline allowed three Dynamiters goals in the second period.

“In our second period, we kind of came off track a little bit and took some penalties,” said Hepditch. “They capitalized on those. We dug a hole too deep to get out of in the third period.”

Jmaeff scored a single thirdperiod goal for Creston, with Kimberley finishing the night with a shorthanded empty-netter at 0:55.

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From page 27 Things could have been much worse if not for the line of Marcel Fuchs, Connor Ward and Marshall Sidwell, who helped kill several penalties.

“They followed that right in to game

three,” said Hepditch. “They’ve been good all series.”

Monday’s game in Kimberley wasn’t much better, with the Dynamiters scoring on a power play early in the first period, with a second goal later.

Kimberley scored once in the second period, but Tyler Podgorenko scored one for the Thunder Cats early in the third.

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The Dynamiters scored the final goal, again shorthanded on an empty net in the last minute.

“Their goalie just stood on his head,” said Hepditch. “We just couldn’t find a way to score, which is uncharacteristic of us, but it happens.”

He hoped to even the series up with a Tuesday win, which, after a game in

Creston tonight, would see the teams return to Kimberley tomorrow. (If needed, a seventh game will be played in Creston on Saturday.)

“It’s definitely going to need some effort, for sure,” said Hepditch. “A lot of people felt us to be the giant, but we knew it was going be a long series because of the way they work.”

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