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Toyota cruises to third term BY LORNE ECKERSLEY Advance Staff

protection service, and to borrow up to $450,000 for a fire hall. The taxation will total not more than $117,000, or $1.50 per $1,000 of net taxable land and services.

Creston Mayor Ron Toyota was returned to a third term in office on Saturday as he easily outdistanced four challengers. The only incumbent in the town council race, Joanna Wilson, returns for a fourth term after finishing fifth among 13 who were vying for six seats. Wilson was one of five candidates who Toyota said at a candidates forum that he had voted for in the advance polls. The other four were also elected. Chartered accountant Kevin Boehmer topped the polls, grabbing 1,126 votes. He was followed by former Fort Nelson councillor Karen Unruh (1,100), retired insurance agency owner Jim Elford (1,028), Creston Valley Farmers’ Market manager Jen Comer (982) and Wilson (878). Joe Snopek picked up the sixth seat with 815 votes, and brings experience as both mayor and councillor to the table. It was a rough night for the Action Creston slate of candidates, as Creston voters rejected the party concept.

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ELECTION, page 5

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LEST WE FORGET — Brian Daybell leads the crowd in God Save the Queen at the annual Remembrance Day ceremony held Nov. 11 at the cenotaph in front of the Royal Canadian Legion. More photos on page 3.

West Creston referendum passes BY LORNE ECKERSLEY Advance Staff It appears that West Creston will finally be getting certified fire protection. The issue was put to a referendum after a for-

mal survey showed support for the service was almost evenly split. The referendum passed easily, 146-82. The vote allows the Regional District of Central Kootenay to establish a service area and tax property owners to provide fire

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National Jersey Day and National Sports Day will be officially recognized in Creston after Mayor Ron Toyota signed a proclamation to that effect last week. Spearheaded by Myrna Johnson (back row, second from left), the two days will feature sports related events, and all residents are encourage to show their love of sports by wearing jerseys. Present for the signing were: (back row, from left) Coun. Tanya Wall, Johnson, Toyota, Adam Robertson Elementary School principal Ken Wiens, and (front row, from left) ARES students Kyle Kaetler, Mack Sanderson and Riley Kepke. Brian Lawrence

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Congratulations Ron Toyota, Kevin Boehmer, Jim Elford, Jen Comer, Joanna Wilson and Joe Snopek on their success. Thank you to all other candidates for running for elected ofﬁce. Putting yourself out there is not easy, and the determination of each in their campaign was obvious. Creston, thank you for your vote and I will work hard for you the next four years.

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as a large crowd gathered on 11th Avenue North in front of the Royal Canadian Legion on Nov. 11 for the annual commemoration of Remembrance Day (above, below). The program followed in the time-honoured tradition of a parade, followed by a moment of silence, the singing of O Canada and the laying of wreaths. The day before, Creston Museum manager Tammy Hardwick accompanied legion members and cadets as they visited six local cemeteries and monuments, including Yaqan Nukiy (top left) and Forest Lawn (bottom left), where a piper played Amazing Grace and Pastor Harry Haberstock read a prayer. More photos at www.crestonvalleyadvance.ca/ourtown.

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Town finance director to become MIA director BY LORNE ECKERSLEY Advance Staff

Steffan Klassen will become a director at large of the Municipal Insurance Association of British Columbia after Creston town council approved his nomination at the Nov. 12 regular meeting. Klassen, the town’s director of finance and corporate services, has served as a member of the MIA’s finance advisory committee for the past two years. “This is quite an honour that I wish to fulfill,” he told council. Mayor Ron Toyota said that Klassen’s nomination was a feather in the cap for both Klassen and Creston. “Steffan is an extremely good finance director and he’s unbelievably conscientious — he takes his responsibilities very seriously,” he said. “He is a real asset to council in the way he is able to explain some very complicated information.” The MIA consists of elected officials and municipal staff. Klassen’s appointment fills a vacancy on the board and the position will be up for election in September 2015. His appointment will not result in any direct

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Council Briefs •Council agreed to empty its discretionary fund of its $1,100 balance with a contribution to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 29 for replacement of some furnishings. The fund is designed to be replenished for use at the incoming council’s discretion.

•A $600 donation will be directed to the Creston Ministerial Association’s Christmas hamper fund in lieu of a hosted dinner for retiring council members. New Area B director Tanya Wall will host a potluck dinner in its place, at no cost to taxpayers. •An amended sign bylaw was given two readings, but council chose to delay its passage so the incoming council could seek further input if it chooses. •Council approved an expenditure of

$120,500 from the property purchase reserve fund to acquire land at 132 Northwest Blvd. It will be used in part for the Pine Street intersection that will be realigned by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure in 2015. •At council’s request, Klassen produced information showing election campaign information stating that salaries eat up 42 per cent of the town’s budget is incorrect. He said the real number is about half that.

RCMP busy with icy roads BY LORNE ECKERSLEY Advance Staff Creston RCMP were kept busy with a week dominated by false alarms and car accidents on icy roads. “Maybe it’s the cold weather that’s causing alarms to go off,” Staff Sgt. Bob Gollan said on Monday. “But I don’t know why that would be.” They responded to 59 calls from Nov. 10-16. November 10 •A vehicle that had sat abandoned on 32nd Avenue South since August was towed when the owner couldn’t be located. •Police assisted the Integrated Child Exploitation Team in investigating the uploading of images to the Internet. •A complaint about uttering threats was received from 16th Avenue South. •Police assisted a local agency with a child custody issue. •When police responded to a report about a male and female yelling on Ash Street, they determined the dispute was only verbal. •A 911 call from a 10th Street residence was found to be the result of children playing with the phone. •When police were asked to notify the next of kin about a death in the family, they learned the next of kin had died two years ago. •Power lines were knocked down by a falling tree on Murdoch Street. •In a second break-in to a 15th Avenue North residence, a dozen onegallon jars of cherry wine were stolen. •Power lines were down on Elsie Holmes Road. November 11 •A complaint was received about a black Camaro convertible driving erratically on Goat River Road. •A female driver and her dog were uninjured when a vehicle went off the road and into the ditch on Highway 3 near Kootenay Pass. •Two passengers required hospital treatment for minor injuries when their vehicle went off Highway 3 and into a ditch when the driver lost control on icy roads. •An intoxicated male who was causing a disturbance on Seventh Avenue North was arrested and held in police cells until sober. •A person who has been driving on private property on Hilton Place has been identified and will be questioned. November 12 •While investigating a reported break-in to a 14th Street residence, the owner told police that he had learned that people entered through a window to get some telephone numbers and that he didn’t want to pursue charges. •A wallet found on Canyon Street is being returned to the owner. •Police could not locate the source of shots fired near Zapp Road. •Significant damage to a vehicle

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Early Friday morning, this car went out of control at the intersection of Canyon Street and 16th Avenue. The driver wouldn’t provide a statement to police.

resulted when a driver swerved on icy roads to avoid a deer and hit a bridge abutment on Highway 3/95. November 13 •A commercial alarm on 10th Avenue North was set off by moving balloons. •Employees in a 10th Avenue North office reported being threatened by a female who is in jail. •Police are investigating a theft from a purse at a Highway 3A hotel, and have video evidence of a male picking up the purse and taking it into a washroom. •Extensive damage to a vehicle was reported after a driver lost control on an icy Mallory Road and drove into some trees. No injuries resulted. •Minor damage but no injuries resulted from a collision on Canyon Street. •When police conducted a wellbeing check on Pilot Bay Road at the request of a concerned employer, they found the female resident was sick with the flu. •An intoxicated male on Northwest Boulevard was gone when police arrived. November 14 •A car went out of control and came to rest against a concrete barrier on Canyon Street and 16th Avenue. The female driver declined to provide a statement. •A male smashed a window at the Creston Museum to enter it during the night. He was sleeping when an employee arrived, but woke up and ran off car-

rying a large backpack. •Once again, Pioneer Villa was entered by unknown persons. •Minor injuries resulted from a three-car collision on Canyon Street. A vehicle that stopped to parallel park was rear-ended by a car that was in turn rear-ended. •A complaint was made about a school bus driver who regularly turns a corner “too fast” on Scott Street. •An erratic driver was reported on Riley Road. November 15 •A complaint was received from Eighth Avenue South about a suspicious intoxicated male. •A window was broken at a Pine Street residence. •A driver who was stopped on 10th Avenue South refused to provide a breath sample. He has been charged with impaired driving under the Criminal Code. November 16 •No injuries resulted when a vehicle went off Highway 3 and into the ditch. •A Northwest Boulevard property owner reported that he advertised the home for rent on Kijiji but that an unknown person had “rented it out” for $1,000. •Manure was left on the steps of a Vancouver Street residence. •Police were unable to locate the source of yelling reported on Dogwood Street.

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Election From page 1 Tom Mann, with 18 years of experience as a Regional District of Central Kootenay director, finished third in the mayoralty race, taking 343 votes, while former town administrator Bill Hutchinson finished second with 418 votes. Rhonda Barter (148) and Jared LeBlanc (67) finished well behind. Arnold DeBoon had the strongest showing of Action Creston candidates, finishing in seventh place in the council race with 759 votes. His teammates, Lon Hansen (493) and Penny A.P. Anderson (328), were ninth and 12th among the 13 candidates. Ed Vondracek (536), Dan Geurts (378), Evelyn Bradford (357) and Myrna Johnson (309) were also unsuccessful in their attempts to win a council seat. “Obviously I am very pleased,” Toyota said following his victory. “This has been a frustrating campaign, with incorrect information being spread by some of the candidates. I am happy that voters saw through the nonsense, though. I think we have a very strong group to move forward with.” In the only RDCK director race in the Creston Valley, former town councillor Tanya Wall easily overcame a challenge from Jared LeBlanc, outpolling him 568 to 112 to become Area B director. “I am very excited,” Wall said on Saturday. “I can hardly wait to get to work!” Area C director Larry Binks and Area A director Garry Jackman were returned to their positions by acclamation. Rebecca Huscroft, chair of the School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) board of education, was returned to represent the South Rural zone. She will be joined on the board by newcomer Cody Beebe, who outpolled Huscroft by 20 votes. Beebe took 504 votes and Huscroft had 484. Challengers Verna MayersMcKenzie (355) and Kenn VaughanEvans (348) were unsuccessful. Heather Suttie was acclaimed to represent Creston as a trustee. “I am very excited that Creston residents voted for me,” Boehmer said on Monday. “I was very humbled to receive the most votes while running for the first time, just like my grandfather, Bill Herchmer, did in 1981. I believe that we have a fantastic mayor and council, and I am ready to serve the community and represent the residents of Creston, whether they voted for me or not.” Karen Unruh was quick to reply when asked what excited her about being elected to council. “I don’t even have to think about it,” she said. “My small team believed in me and when they offered their support for me to run, I said ‘Let’s go for it!’ And that is

Referendum From page 1 “I am very pleased to see this result,” Area C director Larry Binks said. “It’s been something I have been working toward since I became a director in 2008.” Area A voters joined areas D and E to create a conservation fund of $106,500 by paying a $15 parcel tax. The money will be used to fund several conservation projects in the

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what we did. Creston and the valley have so many opportunities. I can hardly wait to get started.” “I am really excited to work with the great team that Creston has elected to council to guide the direction of this lovely little town,” Jen Comer said. “I am looking forward to working with this community to create a vibrant and thriving place to live.” As she enters her fourth term on town council, Joanna Wilson becomes the member with the longest consecutive service. “As the new term begins, I look forward to conversations around ideas and vision of the new councillors from which goals of the new council can be identified,” she said. “It is my hope to see good works of the past council continue as the new council sees fit. As well, I feel it is important to address issues with the philosophical approach that things can always be done better.” Retired insurance agency owner Jim Elford has a long history of community involvement. “First, I’d like to thank the citizens of Creston for their support and congratulate all the candidates for putting their names forward and running good campaigns,” he said. “There was an excellent group of candidates available and the public has chosen a diverse council. We have local government experience, business experience and some excellent educational background in the group. I look forward to working with the new council. I think I will learn lots from the group and am excited about the opportunity.” For his part, Toyota said he is excited by the makeup of the new council and its blend of experience, education and gender. There won’t be much time for the victory celebrations to continue. Consultant Dr. Gord MacIntosh will be in Creston on Monday and Tuesday to lead an orientation session for town council. “We booked him several months ago,” Toyota said. “He worked with George Cuff years ago, and he’s one of the best.” Toyota said he will be meeting with each councillor to discuss their various assignments and that an inauguration will be held on Dec. 1. “Then we will get into strategic planning,” he said. He listed his own priorities as the realignment of Highway 3 to Cook Street, revitalizing the downtown core and economic development. “They all interrelate,” he said. He also wants to work with regional directors from RDCK Areas A, B and C to co-ordinate an economic development plan. “It needs money, and I don’t really know at this point where it will come from.” All vote tallies are considered unofficial. The 2014 local government elections mark a change to four-year terms for all successful candidates. Kootenay Lake area. The vote passed by a narrow margin despite having a majority in only five of 20 polling stations. The overall voter turnout was 41 per cent. Riondel voters rejected a proposal to borrow up to $1.2 million to renovate their community centre, which was once J.A. Cochran School. The vote was 116-31 against. The building was acquired by the RDCK from the school district in 1979, after sitting empty for seven years, but has never been renovated.

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Voter turnout stays low BY LORNE ECKERSLEY Advance Staff

Despite efforts to get the vote out in local government elections, Saturday’s voter turnout continues a general trend that indicates a general lack of interest. “It’s perplexing,” Mayor Ron Toyota said on Monday. “With so much at stake in the way of taxes and services, and with the acknowledgment that our forefathers fought to protect our right to vote, you’d think everyone would take an interest.” In Creston, even with a senior population that typically votes in greater numbers than younger people, only 44 per cent of eligible voters cast ballots. The percentage and number of votes were up marginally from 2011. In the Kootenays, Creston was in the middle of the pack. Fernie, where Mayor Mary Giuliano was returned by acclamation, had a low 27 per cent turnout. In Cranbrook, general voter dissatisfaction resulted in an entirely new city council (including former Creston councillor Wesly Graham) being elected with only a 39 per cent turnout. Castlegar Mayor Lawrence Chernoff was re-elected with 40 per cent of eligible voters casting ballots. Nelson, with one of the Kootenays’ youngest population bases, boasted a 50 per cent turnout that resulted in longtime incumbent John Dooley being turfed in favour of popular former councillor Deb Kozak. Half of Kimberley’s eligible voters turned out to elect Don McCormick as mayor by a 159-vote margin over Ron McRae. In one of the more unusual elections, Rossland incumbent Mayor Greg Granstrom chose to run for a seat on council. He finished dead last among the eight candidates vying for five council seats, capturing only 444 votes compared to the other two losing candidates, who tied with 788 votes. The four top vote-getters — Aaron Cosbey, Marten Kruysee, Andrew Zwicker and

Andrew Morel — each earned more than 1,200 votes. Trail also drew out 50 per cent of eligible voters, who chose Mike Martin, a former manager of Teck Trail Operations. He nearly doubled the votes for union leader Doug Jones. Overall, interest in the Kootenays was well ahead of that in larger urban centres. The highly publicized race in Vancouver that returned Mayor Gregor Robertson for a third term only attracted a 36 per cent turnout. Victoria’s turnout was slightly less at 35 per cent and Kelowna drew only 30 per cent of eligible voters out. Turnout percentages for rural races were not available at press time. One change in Creston that stood out in 2014 was the use of a vote counting machine that immediately rejected mismarked ballots, providing voters the opportunity to correct errors. Vote counts were announced within about an hour after polls closed. By contrast, Regional District of Central Kootenay and School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) vote counts were not posted on the province’s Civic Info BC website until around midnight.

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Balance created

In Creston, voters rejected the party concept offered by Action Creston. His participation with the group likely cost retired conservation officer Arnold DeBoon a seat on council. We will never really know whether it was the team approach that put voters off, or that the team was formed under the dark shadow cast by a big black cowSaturday’s election put an end to boy hat, but there will be a lingering some of the more distasteful political distaste for some of the group’s tactics. activities we’ve seen in my time in After having some of its financial Creston, leaving some in shock but, I assertions shown to be incorrect, one suspect, many more with smiles. of the team issued a mea culpa on By a nearly 2-1 margin, voters in Facebook, but no serious effort was West Creston approved a referendum made to inform voters of the error to approve a taxation bylaw that will prior to election day. I opened my lead to construction of a fire hall and mailbox on Friday expecting to see a provide certified fire retraction, but there was protection to residents. none to be found. The few I’ve talked to Strange, because on that since are ecstatic and same day the Grand relieved. An earlier petiForks Gazette put out a tion vote on the topic special free edition in was fought to a bitter order to correct a near-draw and was divireporting error about a Lorne Eckersley mayoralty candidate. sive, even ugly at times. If the experience of Not making an effort to Arrow Creek residents is any indicacorrect the information is not a good tion, West Creston residents are going reflection on the team members. to end up very happy with lower One also has to wonder about the property insurance rates. In speaking future of the Ingham Arts and Culture to an Arrow Creek resident lately, I Centre, the Canyon Street garage that was shocked to learn about the sava group is attempting to purchase to ings some have reaped, far in excess of use for arts and culture activities. what they pay in increased taxes. Yahk’s Penny A.P. Anderson is one of In the four-way battle for two seats the movers and shakers behind the on the school board of trustees in the effort, and Action Creston’s use of the South Rural zone, Rebecca Huscroft building to display its large campaign did quite nicely, an indication that the signs isn’t going to do the Ingham anger of teachers and CUPE members Centre proponents any favours in funover her non-appearance at the candidraising efforts. Early this year, Mayor dates’ forum did not spread to other Ron Toyota was taken to task at the voters. And it will be refreshing to see council table for writing a letter of Cody Beebe at the board table, a father support for a grant application for the with kids attending school. It’s a big centre earlier this year, and to see the change from the grandmas and grand- audacious use of the building as an pas who typically dominate the board. Action Creston playground must have It will be interesting to see whether been a little insulting. Beebe can muster support for his There were plenty of surprises in the determination to take on the superinway the voting turned out. Karen tendent of schools, whom he described Unruh, who returned to Creston a couat the candidates’ forum as someone ple of years ago after 40-odd years “who needs his ass kicked.” away, captured the second highest

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Poverty reduction needed

Poverty is a reality in our communities, but there is something we can do to change that. A poverty reduction plan is a real step to improve people’s lives and strengthen our economy. That’s good for everyone. For the last 13 years, British Columbia has had the highest overall rate of poverty in the country. Over the last decade, it’s had the Michelle worst child poverty rate. Meanwhile, Saskatchewan, which has half the poverty rate of B.C., has recently announced that it is going to take action to reduce poverty with a comprehensive plan. That leaves B.C. as the only province in the country without a plan to lift people out of poverty. On Oct. 30, I put forward legislation to being a poverty reduction and economic inclusion plan in B.C. But my New Democrat colleagues and I can’t pass it alone. The BC Liberal government needs to sign on. A government plan is essential because poverty has negative conse-

quences for families and for our society. For children, living in poverty often means growing up in substandard housing, struggling to get enough healthy nutritious food and, all too often, being left out of activities that help them grow. This impacts their ability to do well in school and reduces their opportunities as they grow into adulthood. Many people living in poverty also struggle with poor health simply because they cannot get enough nutritious food. Even with help from food banks, healthy eating is something that most people in poverty struggle to do. When you combine that with the daily stresses of trying to stretch dollars that simply aren’t there, the result is people get sick more often and Mungall need more health care. That’s why poverty has been consistently linked to higher public health care costs. Combine that with increased costs to education and lost labour productivity, and it is no wonder that studies show poverty costs B.C. an estimated $9.2 billion each year. The BC Liberal response to this situation is to say they care, but do nothing. They tell people to just get a job. It sounds ideal, but then they not only fail to offer the training needed to get those jobs, they offer those jobs to foreign workers under exploitative conditions. This isn’t right. For others, a disability or mental ill-

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number of votes, a tribute to her efforts to knock on every door in Creston. She will add a fresh perspective with her experiences on town council in northern B.C. And that newcomer Kevin Boehmer could top the polls is encouraging, as is the election of Jen Comer. They are both young professionals with families. Interesting, too, is that neither live within Creston boundaries, and it didn’t seem to matter a bit to voters, as both focused on community building. Theirs was a different approach from Team Creston’s focus on cutting taxes, a message that seemed pretty hollow when delivered by non-residents Anderson and Tom Mann. Why do they care about my property tax bill, I kept wondering as I sat in the candidates’ forums. It sounded more like a political tactic than a genuine concern. Other surprises included the weak showing by mayoralty candidate Rhonda Barter and council candidate Myrna Johnson. Barter busted her butt campaigning, but I suspect her bizarre misunderstanding of town finances, when coupled with her boasts about her pursuit of an online business degree and overestimation of its worth, put voters off. Johnson might not be a familiar face to many, but she’s an enthusiastic promoter of all things Creston, and her behind the scenes efforts to find funding sources for community groups are tireless. It would have been nice to see her passion acknowledged more by voters and I hope she isn’t disheartened. What Creston voters have as we move into the next four years is a well-balanced council. With three women, two councillors with young families, Unruh’s experience from another community, Joanna Wilson’s stabilizing influence and arts background, Joe Snopek’s experience as mayor and councillor, and Jim Elford’s business acumen and many years as a firefighter, this council is a pretty good reflection of the community they have offered to serve. Lorne Eckersley is the publisher of the Creston Valley Advance.

ness prevents them from working. And then there is the fastest growing segment of people living in poverty — the working poor. Low wages mean they struggle to afford basic costs of living. Jobs are most definitely not a simple solution in these cases. By continuing poverty-creating policies, the BC Liberals have demonstrated they just can’t connect the dots. For example, the BC Liberal government thinks it’s OK to take away the $750 a month in child support Roy McMurter sets aside for his daughters because they live with their disabled mother on about $1,000 a month. The BC Liberals say they can’t afford to stop clawing back child support payments from B.C.’s poorest kids at the same time they pay $5,000 a month on car allowance for the man who stepped aside so that the premier could run in an election. If we had a poverty-reduction plan in place, with real targets and timelines, the BC Liberals would be forced to grapple with these issues. They would be forced to consider the evidence that taking children’s child support away isn’t just bad for the children involved, it’s bad for our whole province. That’s why I’m hoping people will join together, say enough is enough and demand the BC Liberal government debate and pass my poverty reduction and economic inclusion act. It’s time we build a better B.C. for everyone. Michelle Mungall is the member of the legislative assembly for the NelsonCreston provincial riding.

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LKB a strong partner To the Editor: In light of the publicity of the recent Shuswap Band elections and the negative reactions by the public, I think it is time for the residents of this valley to consider and maybe be made aware of the many positive actions of our local Lower Kootenay Band. Because it is somewhat removed from the town, I doubt that many people ever stop to consider the impact this band has on our local economy. Perhaps the only time most of the residents even think about the reserve is during the annual pow wow. I think it is time that people understand that Lower Kootenay is one of the major employers in this area, not only because of the administration staff but also the school, the social and health programs it runs and the major building projects that directly add to our local economy. There is a new building nearing completion right now that has added literally millions to the local economy. Thanks to a dedicated and hard-working staff, grants were obtained to help pay for the project. Over the years, there have been many new additions to the reserve that saw many dollars find their way into the economy of the town — some through the local merchants for food, gas and more, some through the building supply stores, and some through local contractors who build the new homes and office complex, upgraded the water facilities and numerous other projects. The Ktunaxa name has found its rightful place on signs indicating the original names of creeks and reminding people there was a vibrant community here long before any European settlers appeared. The present council and chief have worked hard to raise the profile of the band and have initiated many public events to do so. A few have been their participation in food drives for Gleaners,

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the bike ride to raise awareness for diabetes, the canoe trip of some of the band members to highlight the past connections to traditional lands in Idaho and their support in the search for doctors, which has been a major topic in Creston. They have entered teams into the various fundraisers that have been held at the rec centre, and have generally supported the Creston community. There are many things that go on behind the scenes and never make the news but are valuable not only to the band but also to Creston. Lower Kootenay has been evolving since the early 1960s into a forward-thinking, valuable partner with the Town of Creston and the whole valley. Their ability to look ahead to future generations and see the need to preserve the land and resources for their great grandchildren is something we should all be participating in. I, for one, wish them luck and hope they are able to continue to elect strong, forward-thinking leadership that will continue to carry them into their rightful and hard-won place as a strong partner in the future of this valley. Annette Hambler-Pruden Creston

Pharmacist has support To the Editor: I know not any particulars, but a double tragedy lately struck our community. I had known Leo and Helen Lambert for many years, and my heart goes out to the Lambert family in their loss of Helen because of a tragic error in medication. I have also known Mike Ramaradhya for a long, long time, and have known and experienced his utmost conscientiousness and professionalism in the conducting of his profession. Accidents happen every day in our lives. If Mike chooses to abandon his career because of this one mistake, it will be a tragic loss to the Creston community. Men of Mike’s stature and compassion

are few and far between. Mike, we need you back at your job; you have unlimited support in this community. Alex Ewashen Creston

Be fair to both sides To the Editor: (Re: “The Teen Take: Do You Know the Proper Woman?”, Nov. 13 Advance) Regarding the column by LoRae Blackmore, I am not sure what point she is trying to make. Is she saying women should have the right to dress sleazy, show their cleavage and peddle their wares, so to speak, and heaven forbid if a man should look at them? I ask why a woman would want to dress that way if not to attract the attention of the opposite sex. Men and women are unlike, not only in their anatomy, but also in the way they react to the opposite sex. Men are “visual” beings. Yes, the thought begins in the mind but that doesn’t mean all men are going to act upon it. Women, if you want men to respect you, then it goes both ways. Don’t dress like sleazebags and you won’t be gawked at and thought of as sexual objects. There are better ways to a be sexy, modest and beautiful person than to dress like a slut. And at the end of the day, women can still respect themselves and those “animalistic, sex-driven men who can’t possibly control themselves” will not have been given an opportunity to act on their impulses. Why is it the blame is always put on the male? Is it not fair to say women need to change their actions as well? If men walked around with their manhood partly exposed they would be classified as perverts! If we want equality, let’s be fair on both sides. Joyce Bilodeau Creston

Librarian happy to serve community

“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” —Confucius

The library where I grew up was in a small space next to the volunteer fire hall. I don’t remember much about it, except for Mrs. Wilson who ran the place and who lived a few doors down from us. We were all terrified of Mr. Wilson, who’d chase after you waving his fist if you cut across his precious lawn on the way home, but Mrs. Wilson always had a smile for us neighbourhood brats. This little community library was where I first learned to love books, and I haven’t stopped loving them! When I first started thinking about a career in libraries, I reflected back on this little library and what it meant to me as a child growing up. Like me, a lot of people become librarians after spending a few years wandering through the job market and not finding what we were looking for out of life. In my case, I spent a number of years as an English as a second language teacher and, later, director of a couple of private post-secondary ESL institutions. I served the moderately wealthy international set, and got by well enough financially, but never felt that I was contributing fully to my community or fulfilling my purpose in life.

When I was around 30 years old, I enrolled in the School of Library, Archival and Information Studies at UBC. I didn’t really know what to expect out of a career in libraries, but I knew that I loved books, and I wanted to serve my community,

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Aaron Francis and this was enough to get me started down the path. Most of my fellow students were in a similar stage of life. A couple had been lawyers, one was the director of Nelson Public Library, others were teachers, computer programmers, salespeople. We all wanted a new start, a career where we could balance family life and work, and an opportunity to help make the world a little bit better through our work. After graduation, I was one of the lucky ones. Thanks in part to the support of an influential children’s literature professor, I was hired as an auxiliary librarian at Vancouver Public Library. Here I had the opportunity to facilitate story time programs, do out-

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reach in homeless shelters in the Downtown Eastside, work with First Nations storytellers, learn about collection management and program evaluation, and much more. As chief librarian at Creston Valley Public Library, I’m learning a whole new set of skills: budget management, public relations, facilities planning, and how to keep on the good side of Regional District of Central Kootenay directors, among other things. Through it all, I have never once regretted the career path I chose. I am simultaneously proud and humbled by the opportunity to serve this wonderful community as your librarian. And while I can’t promise perfection, I do promise to do my best to protect and increase the investment that the Creston Valley has made in the library and its staff. When the little community library I grew up with closed its doors, Mrs. Wilson moved to the Vernon Branch of Okanagan Regional Library. I met her again a couple of years ago on the eve of her retirement. She still remembered me and she was still the kind, gentle and gracious lady I remembered. I thanked her for her inspiration and her many, many years of service, and wished her well in her retirement. Aaron Francis is the chief librarian at the Creston and District Public Library.

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It’s never too late to make a difference

Dr. Gerald Jampolsky wrote a book back in 1925 entitled One Person Can Make a Difference: Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things. As I was wondering what to write about, I began to flip through the pages and found, “It’s never too late…” and it’s not to late for me to steal the odd quote from him!

“As the years pass and we enter that stage of life that some refer to as ‘old age’ or ‘elderly’, there is a temptation to look back on our lives and be disappointed by what we find. And, if we look ahead, we see but a few years left, and we may wonder what we have … the feeling that we have had little or no effect on the planet or those who live on it.” Many of us haven’t had a whole lot of time to even think about that, being busy with work and raising a family. However, I feel that now, as I have reached that “elderly” space, is the prime time for me to have a positive effect on those people in my community, on my friends, on my family. Some years ago, my stress management business, Concepts in Health, had positive effects on those attending workshops and seminars, as well as the one-on-one clients who came through my door. Nowadays I’m too tired to plan and facilitate the workshops, but am grateful to those who still come to me in need. Also, I am grateful to provide a wee bit of guidance through a local Internet program called Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff — remember that book by Dr. Carlson? You can check that out on www.crocradio.com if you care to. In this case, I read a small chapter from the book, then add my own comments and suggestions. Most of all, I’m having fun with it! And that, regardless of what you do, is most important. I give hugs. Now that my hair is silver (as Henri says!), it’s much more acceptable socially to give hugs than when I was a few decades younger — probably safer too! Sharing the energy of a hug lifts the spirits of both participants, and brings a smile to the faces of those watching. In fact, just this week, a

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Experience Mary Underhill He poses a couple of questions that I feel are really important to us all: “When I am dead, how will I be remembered? Has my life been so insignificant that I really didn’t make a difference?” And, as he says, the answers can be painful for many of us. I personally don’t care if people forget about my work experiences or that I was on a bowling league back in the 1940s or that I once sang in a choir. What I really care about is how much difference I have made in people’s lives over the years. Am I still making a difference? I sincerely hope so.

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young lady said, “What about me?” That brought a series of hugs around the room, complete with smiles and laughter. A while ago, I noticed a man coming toward me downtown, dressed rather poorly, with a downtrodden look in his eyes. Homeless, perhaps. No job, maybe. Whatever the reason, he looked rather lost. I greeted him with a smile and “Good morning” as I often do with people I don’t know. He appeared to be shocked at first, then smiled and greeted me too. OK, so I couldn’t give him a job or a place to sleep, but I gave him all that I could — a recognition that he was still a member of the human race and worthy enough to receive a bit of warm, heartfelt energy. It made me feel good, too. There are so many things that can be done by us all to make this world a better place to live in. let’s start by getting rid of the baggage we’ve been carrying around for years — old hurts, the quarrels that have divided the family or friendships. Let’s remember that it is OUR baggage and no one else’s, and that we are the only ones who can get rid of it. Let’s clear out the negative things that have been holding us back from truly enjoying life and passing our joy on to others. It’s amazing how freeing it is. Forgiving ourselves is every bit as important (or more so) than forgiving others. And, right now, I’m sending each of you a big, warm hug! Did that make a difference? Sure hope so. And please, pass it on. Mary Underhill is a stress therapist and grief counsellor. The Voice of Experience is co-ordinated by the Therapeutic Activation Program for Seniors.

Program busy with pies, pomp and pub

Two weeks, ago the Therapeutic Activation Program for Seniors centre was buzzing with activity on Friday and Saturday as TAPS staff and volunteers and Krafty Kronys folks along with several vendors set up their tables in anticipation of their annual TAPS tea and craft sale. The range of items was diverse and shoppers’ bags got quickly filled with gift items from around the room. In the midst of people coming and going we soon heard that all the Krafty Kronys pies were sold, a testament to their hard work and skills of these ladies.

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Tips from TAPS Maureen Cameron In the meantime, a high tea was in progress in the room next door and anticipation palpable with the announcement of a special guest. The arrival of the “Queen” and her bodyguard (who was that man behind the sunglasses?) was met with appropriate murmurs, deference and audible laughter. Marlayne Lake of the Krafty Kronys and Bridget Currie from TAPS report that the whole day was a success and thank all the vendors and volunteers who participated. (Thanks, Penny A.P. Anderson and Tom Mann!) You may know that the Krafty Kronys are looking for a new home for their supplies and a workspace. They are asking for help from the community, as so far they have not been successful in finding an appropriate space. See TAPS, page 11

All ages and fitness levels are welcome

I was working out in the gym the other day (that sounds way more pretentious than it is — I am typically trying to untangle my shoelace from the treadmill or struggling to get the TV remote to work) and I did a quick patron count. Out of

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about 20 people in the gym, at least 13 were obvious teenagers, ranging from probably 13 or 14 to 19 years old. I thought that was pretty cool as several of them have been regulars for quite a while, at least longer than a typical fad would run its course, which indicates that their dedication runs a bit deeper than most. While the newer and younger additions weren’t as confident on the equipment as the long termers — demonstrated by the travelling around the gym in a close knit scrum, as well as the obligatory one-arm chin-ups with sidelong glances at the group to see if the girl was indeed looking — they did finally settle into some decent exercise routines. On the other end of the scale, and at any given time, we have a good contingent of active seniors up there, as well, walking, using some of the strength or cardio equipment, or just staying limber and stretching. There is also a cross-section in that demographic; from the intense spin cyclists to the ones that three laps around the track with their walker, it is just as much a victory. To me, seeing that age range and everything in between validates some of the original reasoning for the community desire and drive to add to the original community complex and I find for the most part the wide mix of ages can provide some intergenerational patience. For myself, I am young enough to still remember some of the idiotic things done as a teenager yet old enough to have a bit of a handle on life expectancy, so sometimes I amaze myself with levels of tolerance. Sometimes not, as anyone that has raised kids will attest to. I have found, whether waiting for an excruciatingly slow parallel parking exercise on Canyon Street during a hot summer afternoon or trapped in a glacial shopping cart procession at the grocery store, myself asking if I would feel the same if that was my mom or dad ahead of me. You would be surprised how tolerant you can become in a hurry, only accented more if you no longer have a parent or two. That’s one of the intangible benefits to the community arising at the community complex by the mixing of all ages and demographics. Much of it was intentional, such as types of equipment selected in the gym, level entry throughout the building, easy access to all the pools and specific programming choices, right down to the front entrance design. It would have been easy to have separate entrances for hockey, fitness and curling, but the point of having that mélange of groups and ages swirling about in the main lobby would have been missed. This, for instance, is why there is so much glass between the main lobby and the curling rink; we wanted people to see what was going on and perhaps be encouraged to get closer to learn more. So if you happen to be in the lobby and see, perhaps, an election happening, a school group going swimming, a hockey or curling tournament or the Therapeutic Activation Program for Seniors coming to use the facility, just hum that ditty from Sesame Street, “Who are the people in your neighbourhood?” and the answer will be all around you. Neil Ostafichuk is the recreation supervisor at the Creston and District Community Complex.

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