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The use of steel shipping containers has grown dramatically in recent years, but they can be a hazard that Creston town council is trying to identify and eliminate. “It doesn’t really have to do with what they look like,” town planner Jamai Schile told Coun. Kevin Boehmer at the Jan. 13 regular council meeting. “There have actually been two incidents where an explosion occurred and endangered people.” Both incidents, she said, happened when fires on nearby structures heated the containers, which are typically used for storage. In one, a Creston Fire Rescue member narrowly escaped injury when a

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container door blew off, the result of heat and flammable contents. Schile was making a presentation to council about proposed amendments to town zoning bylaw No. 1808. The amendment discussed at the meeting (and given first and second readings, paving the way for a public notice process) would include “intermodal shipping containers” in the “accessory building” category, excluding them from residential zones except for use as temporary storage for construction projects. For all other zones, the structures would be required to have adequate ventilation. That requirement will also require a building code amendment. See CoUNCIL, page 5

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“Latter-day Saints” and “Mormon” are no longer to be used by the polygamous community of Bountiful, following a ban issued Monday by the B.C. Supreme Court. According to an Associated Press report, the group run by Winston Blackmore is prohibited from using those, “any other name that creates

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On his deathbed, Oscar Wilde supposedly said, “Either this wallpaper goes or I do.” Demetre Karountzos is perfectly healthy, but Brian Lawrence he’s no less dramatic The Creston Valley these days. Embroidery Guild’s For 35 years Karountzos’s mussecond annual tache has been a Christmas tea party familiar sight around and card sale result in Creston. But on Jan. a donation of $587 to 31 he will look into a the Creston Valley mirror and see his Public Library, which upper lip for the first is the home to the time in a half-centuguild’s regular sesry. The mustache is sions. Embroidery coming off to raise guild president Juhli funds for the Creston Ladner (right) preValley Community sented the cheque to Housing Society. “What can I say?” Creston Valley Public said the Jimmy’s Pub Library chief librarian Submitted and Grill chef. “It’s Aaron Francis while Jimmy’s Pub and Grill chef Demetre Karountzos for a good cause!” other guild members There is a catch, will shave his trademark mustache if he can raise looked on. of course. Isn’t there $1,000 for the housing society. always? Karountzos will put himself — and his upper reveal exactly what lies beneath lip — in the hands of a volunteer the broom below his nose. Organizers have set up the day barber only if $1,000 can be raised for the Raise the Roof to encourage families to participate. The spaghetti dinner will be Campaign. The drama unfolds on Jan. 31, served in the Creston Hotel banwhen Jimmy’s Pub holds a $12 quet room, where people of all spaghetti dinner (all proceeds to ages are welcome, from 4-6 p.m. www.facebook.com/ the campaign) as a lead-up to The Then, from 6-8 p.m. dinner will be cvadvance Great Stache Shave, which will served in Jimmy’s Pub. At 8 p.m. the razor comes out and the stache drops CLOSED MONDAYS 250-428-SHOW (7469) off. With a thud as it Showtimes: 7:30pm hits the floor, no doubt. Live music and a DJ Fri Jan 23 will keep the joint hopping before and Thurs Jan 29 after the big event. A big mustache and a big heart deserve a big crowd, and tickets are now on sale at the pub. Don’t miss your Starring Merryl Streep chance to witness a once-in-50-year event! Coming Attractions: Big Hero 6, Selma, Exodus & The Wedding Ringer

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Insurance rates tied to level of fire protection

any company can take on, and increase the number of companies that can compete in the area. According to the FUS, “Property owners can receive significant cost savings on insurance rates when the fire insurance grade in a community improves. For example, compare an attached dwelling property insured in a community with no fire protection recognized by fire insurance grading as to a property with identical characteristics in a community with a fire insurance grade that correlates to ‘protected’. The difference in fire insurance rates could be as much as 70 per cent per year. If the base cost of insurance is $2,000 a year, and when considered across hundreds of similar properties, the cost benefit of providing fire protection services that are recognized for fire insurance grading purposes is readily apparent.” Moore cautioned councillors that not all improvements to local fire service are significant enough to influence insurance rates. “The cost-benefit consideration is always going to be an important part of your decision-making process,” he said. This is the second in a series about fire service in Creston. Last week’s installment focused on the amount of local calls and potential financial impact. Next week: Meet the five work experience firefighters who are living in Creston for a year.

BY LORNE ECKERSLEY Advance Staff

There is no law requiring local governments to provide fire protection services to residents. But even in small towns like Creston, residents have come to take them for granted. Creston’s town councillors learned that providing fire protection is optional during a Jan. 6 presentation by Creston Fire Rescue Chief Mike Moore. Perhaps more importantly, considering that abolishing the fire department would not likely be tolerated by taxpayers, they also learned that their decisions have a direct impact on insurance rates for residences and businesses. “Insurance against fire damage is complicated, but rates are tied to the level of fire protection a community can offer, as well as the risks associated with the type of construction and industry,” Moore said. In an information package distributed to councillors, a brief explanation of the Fire Underwriters Survey was included. Submitted “Qualified surveyors con- A slide from Creston Fire Rescue Chief Mike Moore's report to Creston town council. duct full field surveys of the fire risks and defenses in municipalities and built-up going up in flames,” Moore Calculations are complex, fied area so that their overall communities across Canada said. but certain guidelines serve exposure is limited in the event of and the results of these surIn addition to assessing fire as indicators of how insur- large fire losses. Lower risks and veys are used to establish the hazards, insurance companies ance rates will be affected by higher fire protection capability Public Fire Protection also factor in the ability of fire adding or reducing service increase the amount of coverage Classification (PFPC) of all departments to contain and levels. communities,” according to minimize damage. If a community works to Follow the Advance online the FUS. “While the survey is Among the many consider- reduce fire risks and improve not involved in rate-making ations are equipment, number firefighting levels, more facebook.com/cvadvance matters, the information is of full-time (career) fighters, insurers can serve the area. one of several factors used in number of volunteers and their Increasing competition results twitter.com/CrestonAdvance the development of property training and availability, and, in more choice and lower insurance rates, particularly of course, the distance that rates. Individual companies those applying to commer- buildings are from fire halls can only provide so much Canyon Community Association cial, industrial, multi-family and water supplies. insurance coverage in a speciWOULD LIKE TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO THANK ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS and institutional who have given so generously to their community occupancies.” Insurance compaand those individuals who have given cash donations. nies assess, with the Our non-proﬁt organization is run solely by local volunteers such as you. help of tools like the Thank you again for your spirit and offering a helping hand! Family Literacy Week, January 24-31 FUS, fire risks in comThe Board would also like to apologize in advance if anyone has been missed. munities. Fires in single dwellings are less likely Lindsey Adsett Diane Gartland DJ McIvor to spread to other propBarbara Aguero Sweyn Gartland Ken Miller erties, for instance, than Donna Amas Sweyn Gartland (memorial) Shirley-Anne Miller Greg Amas Bob Gollan, PB&J Signe Miller those in apartments or Mark Archambault Shelly Hauser Deb Nelius the downtown core, Niqui Archambault, Peggy Hawes Larry Nowak where buildings as Janelle Archambault Patricia Hayes Terri Nowak much as a century old Emma Archambault Dave Hewet Joanne Ostendorf connect with neighIris Aryan Carolyn Hill Marie Park bouring properties. Maria Aryan Jim Hill Joanne Peters “In the event of a Rob Bailer Jan Horsnell (memorial) Mike Ramaradhya fire downtown it is Kim Banman Claudia Huber Richard Rasmussen entirely possible that I Dale Beebe Wayne Huber Sharon Rasmussen Bruce Berrington Al Huggard Ernie Restau will have to make a Gord Berrington Sheila Huggard Sylvia Restau decision about whethDwayne Bruce Dan Hula Henri Roberts er to call in excavators Diane Budvesel Keyelle Hula John Romney to raze perfectly good Julie Butt Perryn Hula Maureen Romney buildings in order to Doris Corbeil Rylen Hula Donna Ronald What was the best book you read in 2014? save an entire block — Alf Czar Tierney Hula Earl Ronald or blocks — from Tell us and you could win a $25 gift certificate from Black Bear or Kingfisher Books. A Karen Czar Darrin Hutchinson Colin Schultz

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Mediation helps families find workable solutions BY LORNE ECKERSLEY Advance Staff

Catherine Chlopecki has 30 years of experience working with families and social service and justice systems, so she brings a strong background to her new role as a family mediator. As a graduate of the conflict resolution program specializing in family mediation through the Justice Institute of BC, Chlopecki now offers

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her services to families in Creston and throughout the East Kootenay. She has a particular interest in working with couples with children. “We all want to have healthy families and healthy relationships within our families,” she said. “But when a relationship isn’t working out, that’s when we need help.” Finding workable solutions is the goal of mediation, she said. “When separations involve children, couples often need the help of mediation, so they can find solutions that are in the best interests of their children,” she said. “As parents, we always want what’s good for our children.” Chlopecki said a typical family mediation involves several meeting sessions that begin with her meeting individually with each spouse to ensure they are open to mediation. “I am not a lawyer so I don’t give legal advice, but if two people are willing to work together with me I can provide guidance.” Mediation is growing in popularity, in part because the court system is backed up. It can take six to eight months to process paperwork and set a date, at which time both parents must be present. “This can cause a lot of anxiety and confusion for the parents as to how to have parenting time with their children, and how to divide their parenting responsibilities,” she said. A mediated agreement can also offer financial benefits. “If you don’t do this prior to going to court, often the judge will make those decisions for you and often, they are not things that work for you at the time,” she said.

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Catherine Chlopecki is offering mediation to Creston and East Kootenay families.

There is no cookie cutter approach in mediation, Chlopecki said. “My interest is in working to make the family unit stronger and healthier, in the best interests of the child. The key is to provide a safe environment where people can have open communication,

where they can be respectful to each other and where it is non-judgmental.” She has office space in downtown Creston, but is also prepared to travel to the East Shore and other areas in the Kootenays. For more information, Chlopecki can be reached at 250-402-9781.

RCMP respond to break-ins

BY LORNE ECKERSLEY Advance Staff

Creston RCMP responded to 50 calls for service from Jan. 12-18, Staff Sgt. Bob Gollan said on Monday. January 12 •No assault took place during a domestic argument between a couple on 25th Avenue who are splitting up, police determined. •Police were asked by a parent on Leadville Road to speak with a child who has been shoplifting. January 13 •A person who has been sending bullying Facebook messages to local youth has agreed to stop. •A number of items were stolen from vehicles parked in a storage compound on Collis Road. •A hit and run was reported in a Northwest Boulevard parking lot. •An intoxicated male found lying on Northwest Boulevard was checked medically and then arrested and held overnight in police cells. He also had outstanding arrest warrants. •Alcohol, silverware and costume jewelry were stolen during a break-in to a Church Road residence. A suspect has been identified. •A male with an outstanding arrest warrant was stopped from entering Canada at Rykerts, arrested and then released on a promise to appear in court. January 14 •Bicycle tracks could help identify the thief who stole a Nintendo Wii and games, in a break-in to a 36th Avenue North residence.

•Police are investigating a complaint of sexual interference at a 15th Avenue North residence. •A 911 call from Masuch Road was attributed to a child playing with the phone. •A tow truck hauling a vehicle struck the railway overpass on Highway 3 and then drove away. The incident was reported by a witness and a suspect has been identified. •A ticket will be issued to a driver reported to have run a red light on Canyon Street while talking on the phone. •Shots were reported to have been fired in the Sixth Avenue South vicinity. January 15 •A 16-year-old female called 911 to protest a loud argument between a mother and her children on 25th Avenue South. •A dog found on Northwest Boulevard was taken in by the Pet Adoption and Welfare Society and the owner was soon located. •Threats, but no assault, were made on 36th Avenue North. •A well-being check on an Erickson Road male indicated he was fine. January 16 •A vehicle reported in a ditch off Cemetery Road was gone when police arrived. •A complaint of threats was received from a male on Wenger Road, who reported a female he met online had stolen his two dogs and was now demanding a large some of money after claiming to have been bitten by one. •A break-in to a Hillside Street shed

since Christmas netted thieves a selection of tools. •A large screen TV and jewelry were stolen from a seasonal cabin on Highway 3/95. •A male drove away after rear-ending a vehicle making a right turn on Erickson Road. He was later located at his home in an intoxicated state. January 17 •A male refusing to leave a Vancouver Street residence left when police were called. •A Vancouver Street resident reported being assaulted by a roommate but did not want charges laid. •Subjects causing a disturbance at a motel on Highway 3 left when police were called. They were later located in a Highway 21 parking lot, passed out from intoxication, with the driver leaning on the car horn. He was issued a 90-day driving prohibition and the vehicle was impounded for 30 days. •A GPS was stolen from a vehicle on 16th Avenue. •Several RVs were broken into at a Yahk campground. Items stolen included alcohol, DVDs, meat and a .22-calibre rifle. •A search and rescue effort was underway for an overdue snowmobiler in the Highway 3A area when he was located by friends. He had crashed his vehicle and was walking out of the bush. January 18 •A hiker who left his vehicle parked near Char Creek on Highway 3 returned to find it had been broken into. Missing were a MEC backpack, tire chains, work boots and tie-downs.

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Cranbrook Target SD8 mulls BCSTA reunion closure will affect 200 employees BY WIL JOHNSON Nelson Star

BY TREVOR CRAWLEY Cranbrook Daily Townsman Target has put a plan in place to discontinue Canadian operations, announced the company on Thursday morning, after filing for creditor protection in Ontario Supreme Court. The company has 133 stores across the country, including a location in Cranbrook, which employs approximately 200 people. Mike Keogh, store manager for the Cranbrook location, declined to comment on the announcement; however, a company spokesperson said closures will begin in the next four to five months. “We also don’t yet know when each store will close, but it will vary by store,” said Molly Snyder. “The stores will all likely be closed within 16-20 weeks. And we don’t provide details on specific store locations, but I can confirm that none of the stores were profitable.” It’s a stark turnaround after only two years in operation, when the company—to much fanfare— announced it was expanding into Canada. The Cranbrook location in the Tamarack Centre opened up on May 7, 2013, after completing renovations in a space previously occupied by Zellers. “When I joined Target, I promised our team and shareholders that I would take a hard look at our business and operations in an effort

Council from page 1

“For the most part this will involve educating the public,” Schile said. Many people who have been attracted to the units by their price and portability are unaware of the hazards that unventilated steel structures can cause, she said. Information has already been posted on the Creston Fire Rescue website. A public hearing will be held before the amendment can be passed. Council Briefs •Council authorized an application to the New Building Canada Fund for the Shikurski pump house project, which is designed to strengthen the town’s water delivery infrastructure. •A $50,000 pre-budget expenditure was approved to purchase deco-

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Blackmore was charged in August with practicing polygamy — the indictment alleges he has 24 wives — and is scheduled to appear on Jan. 29 in Creston Law Courts, when he and three others will decide whether they want a trial by judge or jury. He will be joined in court by James Oler, also charged with polygamy,

to improve our performance and transform our company,” said Brian Cornell, Target Corporation CEO, in a press release. “After a thorough review of our Canadian performance and careful consideration of the implications of all options, we were undoable to find a realistic scenario that would get Target Canada to profitability until at least 2021. Personally, this was a very difficult decision, but it was the right decision for our company.” No dates have been provided for store closures, but Target is providing $70 million for 16 weeks of compensation, including wages and benefits, to 17,600 employees across the country. “The Target Canada team has worked tirelessly to improve the fundamentals, fix operations and build a deeper relationship with our guests. We hoped that these efforts in Canada would lead to a successful holiday season, but we did not see the required step-change in our holiday performance,” said Cornell. “There is no doubt that the next several weeks will be difficult, but we will make every effort to handle our exit in an appropriate and orderly way.” Target Corporation expects to report roughly $5.4 billion of pretax losses on discontinued operations in the fourth quarter of 2014, driven primarily by the write-down of the company’s investments in Canada. rative street lighting for the realignment of the Railway Avenue-Pine Street intersection that will take place this spring. Streetlights will match those in the downtown core. •Intern Helene Miles gave council an overview of upcoming changes to the creston.ca web site, which is being revamped to make it more useful and user friendly. •Discussion about a new Town of Creston float for the Blossom Festival’s 75th anniversary in 2016 were referred to budget discussions. •A $500 discretionary grant was approved to assist with expenses in hosting the BC School Sports curling provincial championships in Creston from Feb. 19-21. •A request from resident Michael Bunn to create a bylaw to override the province’s mobile home park pad rental rates regulations was discussed. Bunn will be informed that the town cannot void provincial legislation. and Brandon and Emily (Crossfield) Blackmore, charged with unlawfully removing a child under 16 from Canada with the intent that an offence of a sexual nature would be committed outside of Canada. Winston and Emily previously appeared in court Dec. 4 to say they had retained counsel. Oler, whose faction is said to keep close ties with the followers of Warren Jeffs in the U.S., sent a similar message through Crown counsel. They initially appeared Oct. 9 without counsel.

She said the decision to leave wasn’t taken lightly, and neither will the potential decision to rejoin. “Our board doesn’t want to see the BCSTA lose its strength as a provincial body. We wanted to make a statement, and that statement was we were very unhappy with the direction and the focus of the organization.” She said their concerns have been aired, and they’ve brought the new trustees up to date. Now the ball is in the BCSTA’s court. Recently the school board invited the association to trav-

el to the district and meet with them. They proposed dates in February and are waiting to hear back. “They can’t change what’s already transpired. I think they understand the seriousness of us taking that position and the very serious nature of our concerns. But have they done anything to resolve those concerns? No. I don’t think they have. But I’m also not sure how they could,” she said. She said there are some trustees, including incumbents, who are hopeful the conflict will be resolved.

Since the election of a new school board in the Kootenay Lake School District, representatives from the British Columbia School Trustees Association (BCSTA) have been actively attempting to find ways to rekindle its relationship with the district. Last year the district, along with one other school district in Vancouver, opted not to renew its membership in the provincial body over concerns that the association’s mandate had shifted from an advocacy to a co-governance role. “On this board now we have five incumbents and (Central Kootenay Spay Neuter Animal Program) four new trustees. A Heartfelt Thank You to: This is an opportu• Columbia Basin Trust nity for them to • Mayor Ron Toyota bring us back into • Regional District Director (Area A) Garry Jackman the fold, and maybe • Former Regional District Director (Area B) John Kettle those four voices • Creston’s Local Vet (Dr. Rob McLeod) and Staff will have an • Creston Valley Businesses: impact,” said board • Creston 2nd Hand and Collectibles • Creston Valley Advance • Dairy Queen chair Lenora Trenaman. • Dan’s Grime to Shine • Destiny Bay Store • Gray Creek Store But she said • “I Love Creston” Magazine • Lakeview Store • Morris Flowers she’s not sure how • Overwaitea • Pampered Pets Boarding Kennel • Pharmasave • Tivoli Theatre warm of a welcome • Real Food Café • Sirdar Store • Sunset Seed • Wynndel Store the BCSTA will • All SNAP’s Volunteers receive in Nelson. “They have to Also a further thank you to the West Creston and Wynndel Halls convince our board and all those private individuals who have generously donated to that we want to help keep SNAP operating! enter back into membership and Your support has helped SNAP spay/neuter over 1,250 cats and dogs quite frankly I don’t to date in the Creston Valley. That’s one animal every other day! know what they A tax deductible donation to S.N.A.P. (Spay, Neuter Animal Program) might be able to will help spay or neuter an owned or stray cat or dog. For more information : 250-428-2811 provide.”

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This might sound strange coming from someone who has spent much of his life in the newspaper business, but I think we make a mistake in focusing on making stories like the murders at Charlie Hebdo magazine offices in Paris into a freedom of speech issue. And that the concept of freedom of speech eliminates responsibility for what one says. Or writes. To provide some personal perspective: If I am threatened with legal action because of something I write in this space (it happens, though the threats have never proceeded beyond that) it never occurs to me that I should be protected by a supposed right to freedom of speech. Defense of what I write should be, in my opinion, that it is truthful and that it makes fair comment on an issue or people associated with it. I don’t expect to poke a bear with a sharp stick and then be able to hide behind the coattails of something as indefinable as “free” speech. When hundreds of thousands took to streets around the world to decry the murders in Paris I could easily sympathize with the victims, their families and their friends. There is no cartoon that could justify or excuse killing. But I found myself feeling leery about defending some supposed right to offend others with speech, words or pictures. And that feeling only solidified when French police started making arrests of people who made oppositional threats based on their so-called religious beliefs. Coincidentally, in a recent conversation I had on an unrelated topic, a woman was speaking about living in a country in which violence and war were endemic for a long period. “One man’s terrorist is another man’s freedom fighter,” she pointed out.

She was preaching to the converted with that statement, because I have long been wary about the way we embrace one side or another in conflicts around the world. Western countries have a long history of

Happy new year! After a wonderful holiday season, where snow finally graced our ski trails and sparkled in all the lights, we are now embarking on a new year. Maybe you have a resolution, or maybe you’ve resolved to not resolve this year. However you may start this year, 2015 will certainly bring with it some changes, interesting moments and some old favourites. With many new faces and roles in the Kootenays’ local governments and school board, there will likely be some changes in how our communities are governed and some of their priorities. This year will give us all a good understanding of what we can expect and how we can be a part of our democratically chosen leaders’ objectives. As a federal election is coming up sometime this year, there are bound to be some interesting moments and possible changes. Each party will offer their platform and you will get the opportunity to be the judge, meet the local candidates for our riding of Kootenay-Columbia and make your voice count by voting. As a New Democrat, it is no secret who I support, and am immensely proud of the bold ideas and feasible plans Leader Tom Mulcair has already put forward for an economy rooted in social justice and environmental sustainability. But don’t take my word for it. All parties are posting daily on Facebook, plus there are lots of news

articles to read and YouTube videos to watch. It’s the information age, after all, so get informed. Provincially, I am hoping that we will see a change in B.C.’s abysmal levels of child poverty — not because the federal government changed the

Lorne Eckersley making bad choices in the hope that our interests (nearly always economic) will be furthered or protected. We conveniently ignore that it was the U.S. that gave Osama bin Laden his start as a terrorist (of course he was a “freedom fighter” at the time). We can argue ‘til the cows come about the value of cartoons or any form of expression that pokes “fun” at others’ beliefs, but the argument is a red herring, a distraction that prevents us from looking at the real reasons for terrorist activities. One of the reasons is simple, and is a lesson I learned about 15 years ago from a speech by demographer David Foot. He was speaking about countries that at the time were experiencing the fastest population growth, most of which were predominantly Muslim. And he issued a caution to leaders of those countries about the challenges large numbers of young people provide: “You have three choices — put them to work, send them to war or suffer the consequences.” So now in those fast-growing countries there are huge numbers of young people growing up in econo-

mies that offer few opportunities. They are in underdeveloped nations that have even greater income and wealth disparity than we have in the West. There aren’t jobs to put the young people to work and the countries are too weak to go to war on any significant level. Countries are suffering the consequences. Idle hands do the devil’s work, even if the “devil” is cleverly disguised. Religious leaders, often the equivalent of our own politicians, in some of those countries are not stupid. They can sit back and watch young people create havoc in their own communities or they can create distractions. What better way to do so than to fire them with a distrust and even hatred of “Western infidels” who have more than they can dream of, often benefitting from the resources and cheap labour in under-developed countries, or “emerging nations” as they are often optimistically called. Better, I am sure they think, than to have the young (mostly) fellows going against each other. I have no tolerance for terrorism, or for expressions of hatred. I would rather put our resources into protecting ourselves than into defending the freedom to provoke and insult. Me, I have always believed that one man’s meat is another man’s poison (the reference to “man” is not intended to be generic in these aphorisms — it’s nearly always the males of the species that cause problems). It then follows as a corollary that one man’s terrorist is another man’s freedom fighter and that one man’s joke is another man’s insult. I am not, therefore, Charlie Hebdo. Lorne Eckersley is the publisher of the Creston Valley Advance.

Hoping for change in 2015 In Your Corner Michelle Mungall way we collect statistics, but because government took action. As you may already know, I’ve been calling on the Liberals to end the child support clawback that takes millions out of the hands of B.C.’s poorest kids every year simply because their single parent receives income assistance or disability. This is incredibly wrong and made worse when you consider that former Kelowna MLA Ben Stewart receives $4,000 per month for his Beijing car allowance while these kids go without food and winter boots. Right now, in an unprecedented move, the Liberals are willing to hear from you about changing this cruel poverty-creating policy. Please send

your email to sdsifeedback@gov.bc. ca and Michelle.Mungall.MLA@leg. bc.ca, and let the government know you want them to give these children their child support, in full, back. An old favourite of mine that I really hope sticks around is a wild and beautiful Jumbo valley and glacier. As I write this, a decision has yet to be made. After a quarter-century of steadfast support for keeping Jumbo wild, a decision rooted in common sense and accountability, a decision that sees the importance of a wild Jumbo and the ridiculousness of this attempted resort — or, should I say, a concrete slab in a fake town — would put most people in our region over the moon. It would also force the proponents to move on to something more realistic and reasonable in an appropriate location. In fact, this would be the continuance of an old favourite and a good change wrapped up in one. As 2015 begins, everyone at my MLA community office would like to extend our warmest wishes to you for a happy and peaceful year. May life’s constant changes bring you smooth roads, calm waters, warm fires and the wind always at your back. Michelle Mungall is the member of the legislative assembly for the NelsonCreston provincial riding, and is the Opposition critic for social development.

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Site C dam will cost too much To the Editor: The recent announcement of the Site C hydroelectric dam being given the go-ahead at a cost of $9 billion sounds like an estimate of the 1960s. Having worked on two BC Hydro dam projects, I know that Site C

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could not be built for less than $14 billion after all the costs are totalled up. For example, to transport the turbines on giant low bed trucks from the USA to the site will cost $1 million each. There will be problems and cost overruns by contractors. The cost to build a 2,000-man camp will be $3 million. It will cost $1 million per month to operate and maintain it. A 100-pad trailer park will have to be built with hydro, water and sewer. Extra policing will be required. There will be accidents and deaths on the job. Our present government lives in a constant state of denial and it is so

obvious when it thinks of plans for an oil refinery at Kitimat and a liquid natural gas plant on a rock island off of Prince Rupert, when by 2025 both will be under approximately five feet of water. Keep in mind that this is the same government that is determined to destroy the pristine wilderness at the Jumbo Glacier in the East Kootenay. This government operates on pipe dreams and is not only irresponsible but stupidly desperate and dangerous. Anyone who supports this style of government should seek professional help. Michael Bunn Creston

Tech for kids coming to library

“We’ve all heard that a million monkeys banging on a million typewriters will eventually reproduce the entire works of Shakespeare. Now, thanks to the Internet, we know this is not true.” —Robert Wilensky

In the great “books versus Internet” debate, no one has defended the value and importance of the printed word like the public library. Personally, not only do I love reading books for both recre-

The Book Drop Aaron Francis ation and enlightenment but also, as a professional, I am well acquainted with the overwhelming amount of research showing a clear correlation between reading and improved physical health, job success and overall well-being. As far as I am concerned, about the best thing a parent can do for their children’s future is to read with them. Until now, our children’s area has

remained free of the ubiquitous influence of technology. Unlike in the rest of the library where up-to-date computers and technology are visibly accessible in every corner, our beloved children’s book characters — Curious George, the Grinch, the Gruffalo and the rest — have not had to face off against the likes of Minecraft, Plants Vs. Zombies and Candy Crush Saga. This is about to change. Thanks in part to a generous grant from Telus, we expect to have a number of iPads installed in our children’s area in March as part of a larger upgrade to our children’s area. Can Curious George rise up to this new challenge? Experience at other libraries suggests that technology can both complement an already existing love of reading, and bring new kids into the library that might not have come otherwise. From our perspective, installing computers for kids is important for a number of reasons. 1. Being able to access and navigate through information on the Internet is itself a form of literacy. Children require digital literacy skills, and the library has a role in encouraging and guiding the development of these skills. 2. The library has a mandate to ensure that all residents, including young people, have access to the widest possible variety of information available. For those who

do not have access to the Internet at home, public library access is critical. 3. A great deal of information is stored on the Internet. The majority of young people no longer look to an encyclopedia to discover the capital of New Brunswick or the Latin name of the trumpeter swan. 4. Technology supports educational formats and strategies not available in printed form. Many online games and apps have sophisticated learning systems integrated in their design, including applications for those with learning disabilities, visual impairment and other challenges. 5. The library can help to educate parents and members of the public about the opportunities, limitations and potential dangers of technology. We want to demonstrate how technology can be integrated into a child’s life in a healthy and positive way, and to increase awareness of issues surrounding children and technology. 6. Children need a safe and comfortable place to explore and play with new technology. Our new children’s computer area will be designed with children in mind, and reserved for children only. What are your thoughts? Drop by the library, send me an email or, better yet, an old-fashioned letter! I’d love to hear from you. Aaron Francis is the chief librarian at the Creston Valley Public Library.

Perogies and singing with friends

New Year’s greetings were heard at a recent Thursday lunch at the Therapeutic Activation Program for Seniors as people returned after the holidays. I found myself in a hug line as people arrived by bus to join the early birds already catching up

Tips from TAPS Maureen Cameron with each other. Smells from the kitchen wafted out heralding a Ukrainian lunch in the works. Thursday is choir and band day and soon the chairs filled around the piano as Joanna Wilson arrived and band members joined her. Looking around the room, a couple of bare walls stood out where there used to be bookshelves — evidence of preparations for the move to Rotacrest Hall on Jan. 30. Paintings and collages were gathered in stacks, a reminder of last year’s art classes. A small group of women in another corner was talking about the various changes that aging brings, and often

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made more obvious around the holiday season. One woman admitted to her distress when well meaning people asked what were her plans were, or afterward, whether she had had a good Christmas. The absence of family and friends were a tough reminder of the changes in her life. Judging by the nodding about the circle, this is an experience known to each in many ways. The conversation then went toward the necessity to face the realities of this time of life and how to handle it. One person spoke up saying that for her, doing things like volunteering at TAPS is what keeps her going. They talked of changing roles and identities in life and the importance of getting out, being with people and especially, agreed several of them, that eating with others makes meal times and appetite better. While I’m sure each person was reflecting on very unique circumstances in their lives, they agreed it was important to redefine and redesign one’s life in whatever way one can. Having others around who understand and share ideas, as well as something interesting to look forward to, is what makes a difference to draw on their own resourcefulness. As we spoke, the sound of voices in song filled the air with guitars, drums, ukuleles, harmonica and piano.

Laughter from the kitchen, the clinking of dishes and the sounds of more people arriving were matched with much touching, hugging and settling in. Meanwhile, cups of coffee and tea were poured, a cribbage game got underway and Nicky was setting the tables. Some of the Krafty Kronys, who’d been busy sorting their supplies in another part of the building, joined us for lunch. The arrival of the Ewashen brothers — Bob, Alex and Larry — for the after-lunch entertainment completed the scene. In last month’s column, we thanked all those who had bought the TAPS 2015 Calendar and the businesses that helped us promote them. There are still a few left around town or call TAPS (250-428-5585) if you want one before they’re gone. (Donations to support the TAPS Program can also be made via the donate button at www.valley.services.org or 915 Pine St., P.O. Box 187, Creston, BC, V0B 1G0.) Thanks to the Blossom Valley Singers who asked if we would host the concession table during their two Christmas concerts at Prince Charles Theatre. It was a great experience and thanks are due also to those who donated and volunteered for both events. Maureen Cameron is the community liaison development co-ordinator for the Therapeutic Activation Program for Seniors.

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Creston competing in Zamboni challenge

Over the next while, we will be tallying our attendance stats from 2014 as one tool to map out progress compared to previous years. Leisure services has always been fairly dynamic,

From the Centre Neil Ostafichuk as it needs to respond to current wideranging community needs, as well as maintain what is working for those that want to simply come and swim, work out or play hockey. One small area we track is whether we open on statutory holidays and which ones. We have tweaked the list over the past almost five years (and before that prior to renos) and currently open for seven of them with, you guessed it, Family Day being the most popular to date followed closely by Boxing Day and Good Friday. Overall, the head

count for stats rises by 25 per cent or more each year with the membership use lately almost doubling the general admission entries. Like they say, “Statistics mean never having to say you are certain,” but one area we are certain of is that we are representing the Creston Valley at the East Kootenay Credit Union Zamboni ice trials at Western Financial Place in Cranbrook on Jan. 24. This challenge has Zamboni drivers from the Kootenays competing against each other between periods at a Kootenay Ice game in a session of skill and daring not unlike the Hunger Games. OK, it’s nothing like the Hunger Games, but it is based on maneuvering a $100,000, almost fiveton machine around a series of pylons in a twisting timed course around the ice surface. Our nemesis for this secondperiod go-around will be Sparwood, with the winner of the evening receiving $500 towards the charity of their choice, which in our case is the Pet Adoption and Welfare Society. Even if you freeze at the controls and suck up a half-dozen pylons to get jammed in the vertical

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auger, your charity still receives $250 as a runner-up consolation. The Kootenay Ice may be less than impressed at that scenario but if we are successful the top two compete on March 13 for another $500 toward our charity, not to mention receiving a trophy, Creston’s name on a permanent plaque at WFP and the ultimate bragging rights for the achievement. Through a complex staff evaluation process not unlike rockpaper-scissors, our representative this year is Joseph, who has over 12 years experience at going

around in circles, which, unlike some jobs, is a good thing. Other competitors in the bout are Kimberley, Canal Flats, Elkford, Fernie and Invemere, with round one already completed Nov. 7. We thought this was a pretty cool initiative as everyone wins (even if you don’t) — good exposure for Creston and neighbouring towns, awareness opportunities for charities and their communities, and a friendly rivalry between that select group that are Zamboni drivers. Hats off to East Kootenay Credit Union for organizing the

event and providing donations to the groups, as well as the accompanying trophy and plaque. Another tip of the hat to the Kootenay Ice hockey team for participating, as well as the staff at Western Financial Place for letting strangers on their ice resurfacer — you are getting pretty close to home when you start monkeying with another man’s or woman’s Zamboni. We will keep you updated on what happens! Neil Ostafichuk is the recreation supervisor at the Creston and District Community Complex.

It takes just a small caring gesture to make a big difference in the life of someone alone, not very mobile, missing family and feeling lonely. Many people are in that position over Christmas and the often sunless days of winter. Being well and mobile allows more opportunities to do something about the loneliness and find others to talk to, share a greeting, a cup of tea and stories of past Christmases, family and “the good old days”. It was just this situation that brought a few smiles, laughs and sometimes tears to the people we visited on Christmas and Boxing Day, as well as to ourselves. We dressed up in Santa hats, decided to put away our non-Christmassy feelings and just find some people to share some fun, a few laughs and maybe a cup of tea. We thought that there must be some people who didn’t have families able to visit them, and just maybe they would not mind if we popped our head round their door to say “Hi, we just wanted to wish you a happy Christmas.” It was rather bold of us, and one part of me felt quite shy about it. However, with a brave husband who always believes in being himself and who makes friends with everyone wherever he is, I swallowed my shyness and stepped forward with a smile. Some people were apprehensive, but they seemed to warm up when they realized we asked nothing but wanted to connect just for a few Christmas moments as fellow human beings. We shared stories and heard about their families, their Christmas customs and we all felt more Christmassy. We were waiting in the front area of the hospital for a friend who was visiting there when two other friends came on the scene. Both had Christmas hats and carried their musical instruments. It was Hans Bringman (from the Therapeutic Activation Program for Seniors) and Laura Strom, and after exchanging greetings and finding out that they too were making music to spread Christmas spirit, they offered to play our choice of Christmas carols. We felt very privileged as they gave us a private performance of Frosty the Snowman right there in the reception area, on the tuba and althorn. That will remain a treasured Christmas memory, and we laughed as we talked of maybe joining forces next Christmas.

When we realize that we are all in this world together, going through the same experiences, the same joys and sadnesses, we are reminded that our differences in culture, religion, education

of community. We are all in communities, even in a city, and we need to be aware that life can be much less stressful when we work with mindfulness and caring towards our neighbours or colleagues. A well known psychiatrist in the U.S. asked a group of monks from Tibet why it is that some people continually attract positive situations, and other people seem to be so unlucky. The monks laughed and explained that when one is positive and lives with respect, kindness and compassion towards his fellow man, the negative situations just are not attracted to such a person. We have all heard of “like attracts like”. If there is an accident or unwanted stressful situation happening to such a positive person, he does not expect other similar situations and concentrates on seeing beyond the accident to a continuance of his peaceful, happy life. We attract what we focus on! That isn’t to say that faced with a disaster, war or famine we won’t be devastated, but we can choose to be more creative in our thinking, more community oriented towards helping those around us in the best way we can rather than allow ourselves to remain wallowed in complete despair. Those who have been in solitary confinement or prison for a long time survive by finding a powerful meaning, having a plan, dreaming of what they want and using their creative powers to create their dream by making it real in their emotions, through praying or meditating. As we face so many challenges in today’s world, from severe weather changes, earth movement, disease, political conflict, unemployment due to economic and political strife, it behoves us to think of ourselves as the ingredients of a cake mix. The cake needs all the ingredients to work together to form a delicious and well-formed cake. If we forget the baking powder, the cake will not rise; the fat makes it moist, the vanilla or cinnamon makes it tasty. Without the right temperature, the cake will not be cooked and will be inedible. We all have our important part to play in making the world a wholesome, healthy “cake” that we can all enjoy and contribute to each in our unique way. Christine Munkerud is a longtime Creston volunteer. The Voice of Experience is co-ordinated by the Therapeutic Activity Program for Seniors.

Small gestures mean a lot The Voice of Experience Christine Munkerud and economic status really are superfluous at a deep level. The greatest gift we can give another person is our respect and acceptance, compassion and understanding. We all want to be valued, we all need to find meaning in our lives, no matter how small that meaning may be. Without meaning, we cannot live. Sometimes we go astray when lacking sufficient information or direction and can be tempted by the promise of fame, recognition or heroism. Viktor Frankl, an Austrian psychiatrist in Auschwitz, writes much about the necessity to prisoners in the death camps of finding something important to them, whether it was getting back at the guards, seeing their children or wife again, or just finding the meaning of suffering. Once they gave up their pursuit of the meaning in their life, they lost the will to live and soon died. As we age, it is important to continue respecting ourselves, and valuing ourselves (for our family, for the knowledge we have gained, for what we can contribute to the family and friends throughout our lives, for the memories we hold, the smiles we can give, the stories we can share, the delight in the eyes of a grandchild). We can never know how we impact others with a small gesture like touching their arm in recognition, saying hello and smiling when eyes meet, offering help when we see it is needed, appreciating kindness shown and extra thoughtfulness towards us. It doesn’t matter if we don’t know each other. People remember the connections as they feel the caring behind it. People who live in rural areas are usually more connected to neighbours, even if that is a mile away. They realize that they all need each other, and they all work together to help with the various chores of farming and are always ready to help if things go awry. They realize the power

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