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The long-vacant Kootenay Hotel, which operated most recently as the Bigfoot Pub and Grill, is about to be resurrected. Building contractor Ralph Casemore purchased the building and adjacent parking lot from the Calgary owner last month and is now developing plans to create a multi-use property on Canyon Street. “This is mostly about revitalizing the downtown core,” Casemore said last week. His partner, Tanya Wall, said

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the development will involve other business operators in the Creston Valley. “We have an idea of what we want to do with the building,” she said. “Our hopes and dreams are to build community partnerships, both by using local products and suppliers in construction, and eventually in the business itself.” Casemore said he and Wall had looked at the building, which has sat empty for about eight years. “We learned that it was for sale and there were other interested parties, but nothing firm,” he said. He made an offer and received a counteroffer, but his interest

was contingent on having a hazardous materials analysis. Western Canada Safety Services Ltd. conducted an inspection, taking 51 samples, and produced a 37-page report. “It wasn’t as bad as we thought,” Casemore said. Once he had quotes on the cost of abatement, he renegotiated the price and made the purchase. “We are well aware of all of the risks, and of all the work that needs to be done,” he said. “We are now working with an architect to create conceptual drawings.”

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On a GoFundMe. com page where over $4,700 has been raised for Millar’s recovery, a May 29 update, the most recent from the family, said, “Today, Ross went in for his third skin grafting surgery as it’s having trouble taking over his spine. He had a swallow test the other day that was good. He started to do physio this week beginning with sitting up. He is more aware now and understands where he is and what is going on.”

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The interior of the two-storey building is a plan in progress. A wine bar/lounge is planned for the top floor, as is an artisans’ display and sales area. The main floor will contain some form of food and beverage service. Casemore is more certain about how the building will eventually look. “Red brick,” he smiled. “That is not negotiable. I have always wanted to see a red brick building downtown — Fernie and Nelson have them, but we don’t. It will be red brick with granite trim.” A bricklayer by trade, he estimates the exterior brick and trim work alone will take as much as three months. He said some interior walls will be brick, also.

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poetry submissions accepted for publication by the Poetry Institute of Canada, principal Gloria Gadacz said on Monday. “The girls are very excited, and we are proud of them,” she said. Certificates of achievement have been sent to Kalista Blackmore (Grade 2), and Cicy Blackmore and Charlotte Quinton (Grade 5). Their poems will be published this fall in Sailing on a Silver Bird, a collection of poems by young Canadian writers. Submitted

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“The first decision voters need to make is about the capacity of their MP to represent their riding in Ottawa,” he said. “Under Mr. Harper’s leadership MPs are expected to represent the party in the region. That needs to change. I accepted this challenge because

the Liberal party will allow me to be a strong voice in Ottawa for local issues. “If Justin Trudeau visits the riding he will be returning to a region he knows very well. If Stephen Harper visits Kootenay-Columbia it means he had to look at a map. That regional respect is critical.” Johnston said Canada has changed under a Conservative government. “There needs to be some myth busting about this government and its record,” he said. “The Conservative Party consistently presents itself as being the best in a number of areas but their record about what they are doing to Canada and its international reputation speaks to quite a different conclusion.” Along with Johnston, competing for the chance to represent Kootenay-Columbia are incumbent Conservative MP David Wilks, NDP candidate Wayne Stetski and the Green Party’s Bill Green. The constituency boundaries were changed in 2012 and it now extends westward to include Nelson, Salmo and Kaslo. Johnston will be introduced as the Liberal candidate for Kootenay-Columbia at a meeting at 7 p.m. June 6 at the Ramada Creston. The public is welcome to attend.

Casemore is approaching the development as a two-year project. “But we will start by cleaning up the parking lot and offering spaces for rent,” he said. “Then we will begin to remove some of exterior addons at the rear and paint over the graffiti to clean it up a bit.” Inspiration for the project, Wall said, has come from visits to other communities. On a visit to Oregon they saw a business model that was easy to envision for the old hotel. And in Sandpoint, the Pend d’Oreille Winery and Bistro Rouge Restaurant fired their imagination, as did some wine bars and lounges in Coeur d’Alene. Wall said the community is ripe for new development. Now the Regional District of Central Kootenay Area B director, she keeps close tabs on activity throughout the Creston Valley.

“I took part in the business walk last month and it was so encouraging. There were great, positive vibes,” she said. “And with co-operation between the Town of Creston and RDCK districts, we have a theme of growing together.” With cleanup scheduled for the summer and fall, Casemore said he expects construction to begin this fall. He is clearly excited by the prospect of creating a dramatic change to the downtown core. “I think it will encourage other businesses to invest and make changes. The prospects are really positive here.” He and Wall are adamant that the development is more than just a business investment. “This community has supported us in so many ways,” Wall said. “We believe that this project will have a positive effect on the downtown core.”

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He makes it clear he is no fan of the Stephen Harper-led Conservative government. “My Canada engages with the rest of the world and is ready to play the active role it has historically played,” he said. “My Canada is a Canada that respects democracy and that encourages political dialogue and active citizen engagement. My Canada is a place where the prime minister understands the importance of an independent Supreme Court that ensures the Charter of Rights and Freedoms is respected and adhered to in all areas of legislation and government functions.” Shaun Govender, executive director of the Liberal Party of Canada in B.C., said that Johnston has much to offer Kootenay-Columbia. “We are happy to have a candidate that can represent the entire Kootenay region in Ottawa,” he said. “Don Johnston’s experience, local knowledge and national connections offer voters from Golden to Creston the chance to be heard and to have an impact.” Johnston grew up in the Kootenays and after graduating from L.V. Rogers Secondary School in Nelson he went on to

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Entrepreneurs seeking votes for startup funds BY BRIAN LAWRENCE Advance Editor

After 10 weeks in Kootenay Employment Services’ Local Entrepreneurship Accelerator Program (LEAP), four prospective enterprises will have a chance to win startup funds next week — and the public will decide which one. A social enterprise launch party will run 7-9 p.m. June 10 at the Creston Hotel banquet room, where ticketholders will vote for a startup to receive cash—the proceeds of the tickets sold—and other prizes, including an iPad donated by Telus and a Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce membership. “The spirit of the event is basically that many in the community share a feeling that we need new business but there are few opportunities to help make it happen,” said organizer Laura Hannant. “This is a chance to get behind local entrepreneurs.” Guests will circulate throughout the room, hearing pitches from the four young entrepreneurs, who are interested in starting, among other things, a hostel and an ethical coffee roastery. They might pitch needing anything from money to a location to a partner, and the guests — after enjoying local wine and cheese — will use their tickets to vote after hearing from all four. LEAP is a partnership with Simon Fraser University (SFU),

and every idea is a business or non-profit geared toward social or environmental improvement. SFU has run the program on the Sunshine Coast and in Squamish, where ideas included a car share co-op, child care and a hops farm that employed adults with devel-

“This is a chance to get behind local entrepreneurs.”

Laura Hannant Kootenay Employment Services opmental challenges. The program, Hannant said, was a 10-week boot camp and startup support group, helping people develop their ideas. “It’s friendly rather than fierce,” she said. “It’s been a really supportive process.” LEAP was modeled on a startup process born in the Silicon Valley. It helps enterprises get off the ground with minimal investments of money — and time. “Sometimes people sit on an idea for too long,” said Hannant. “This is a way for people to test their concept, stand up and own their idea, and engage their communities in making it happen.” It’s also a way for the public to see what others in the community

are capable of. “We’ve got a lot of hidden skills and talent in our valley

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MLA wants government to create poverty reduction act BY WILL JOHNSON Nelson Star

Nelson-Creston MLA Michelle Mungall recently made her third attempt at convincing the B.C. government to introduce a poverty reduction and economic inclusion act, but she’s not hopeful the government will be receptive to the idea. “B.C. has had the highest overall child poverty rates for the last 13 years, and has had the highest poverty rate for a decade. It’s hard to understand how this has happened,” said Mungall. Her act is a piece of enabling legislation that would give the government direction in tackling the complex issue. An anti-poverty plan has been proposed to the government every year for the past four years, with Mungall behind the latest three attempts. “This is something that perplexes me. In every other jurisdiction they have a plan, it works, and it’s also nonpartisan. All major parties in Canada have instituted plans,

and the only ones digging in their heels are the B.C. Liberals.” Mungall said the Liberals don’t believe in the efficacy of poverty reduction plans, but haven’t even bothered to debate it. “They honestly think these plans don’t work, and there’s no evidence to support that. You look at Newfoundland, you look at Manitoba, you look at Quebec—they’ve enacted plans, then they’ve met their goals or come close to meeting their goals. For some reason Liberals think the plans aren’t working.” Mungall believes a proper poverty reduction plan would incorporate feedback from people in poverty, an advisory council and multiple sectors of society including non-profits, business and adademia. “We need to get people with demonstrated expertise, then really invest in a plan.” Mungall said because the government is under-funding education, students in poverty don’t have the opportunities they should. “One hundred years ago

when public education was first being invested in in a meaningful way, that was why—it was well known throughout the world as a ticket out of poverty. It’s a core value that’s important for our society, and a great equalizer.” Mungall said she’s frustrated with the lack of debate in the legislature. “I think the history shows that with the Liberals they’ve only pulled forward one private member’s bill for debate in the entire time I've been there and that was to create Terry Fox day.” She said even if they go forward with the plan, she won’t get credit. “They often take our ideas and put them forward and adopt their own version. I would really like to debate the bill I put forward, because it’s a good bill. Will they do that? I don’t have the answer. But based on the Liberals’ track record of creating revenue streams out of people living in poverty, I’m not too hopeful. Certainly they could redeem themselves, but I don’t think they will.”

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Creston RCMP respond to theft, noise, fraud BY LORNE ECKERSLEY Advance Staff

control of his semi, which rolled over in a ditch on Highway 95 near Kingsgate. •A handicapped parking permit was stolen from a vehicle on Cook Street. •A possibly suicidal person was located and transported to hospital for assessment. •Provincial ministry authorities have become involved in the investigation of an alleged assault involving a father and son on Ash Street. •The owner of a phone that made a 911 call from the Birch Street area doesn’t know how the number was called. May 28 •When police responded to a report of a possible assault on Birch Street they found both residents intoxicated. After an investigation, no charges were laid. •A Vancouver Street resident reported a neighbour’s home was being broken into. Attending police determined that the suspect was the homeowner, who had locked himself out and had to crawl in through a window. •A smashed window provided thieves with entrance to a pickup truck on Scott Street, where they stole a Sony camera, Leopold binoculars, Visa card, Mastercraft toolbox and siphoned gas. An apparent attempt to gain entry to the

house was unsuccessful. •Police attended a Seventh Avenue North residence to assist Cranbrook RCMP with the investigation of a sexual assault. •Under investigation is a series of unwanted text messages to an 11th Avenue South resident. •A possible dog theft was reported on Lower Wynndel Road. •Police served a subpoena at a 38th Street residence. •When a man reported that his daughter was experiencing mental health issues, she was located and taken to hospital for assessment without resisting. •A Sirdar resident reported transferring money to an unknown person after being told he had won a lottery but would have to prepay the taxes. The case has been reported to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. •A reported assault of a female by a male on Dogwood Street is being investigated. •Police received a complaint about a noisy party on Elm Street. May 29 •The theft two years ago of a large amethyst stone from a Canyon Street business was solved when the owner saw the

Creston RCMP responded to 66 calls for service from May 25-31, Cpl. Gerry Sliworsky said on Monday. May 25 •When police attended to a landlord-tenant dispute regarding an eviction on Birch Street, they advised those involved to follow regulations set out in the Residential Tenancy Act. •Police are investigating an allegation of parental abuse on Cook Street. •Police located a driver reported to be possibly impaired. He had not been consuming alcohol and told police he was tired. •A yellow two-foot by fourfoot steel gate was stolen from the back of a highways maintenance vehicle on Northwest Boulevard. •A ticket was issued when police were called to an Erickson Road property to investigate a complaint about the use of orchard equipment. •The owner of a riding mower on Erickson Road suspects the keys were stolen from its ignition. •Police were called to check out a noisy party in West Creston. May 26 •Following a reported assault involving family members on Hillside Street, police referred the incident to the appropriate provincial ministry. •A reported theft on Cook Street turned out MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2015 be the result of a civil dispute between a couStarts at 6:15pm ple that is breaking up. Erickson Room • Creston & District Community Complex •Police checked on a driver who was reported to be suspicious, parking regularMore than 200 players on the ﬁelds means lots of happy, engaged kids. ly in Centennial Park. No criminal intent was Make sure the fun continues next year. noted. •A Samsung Galaxy Volunteers make it happen. Board positions available for next year. S3 cellphone found in We need you. Please plan to attend the AGM. Millennium Park was turned into the police WWW.CRESTONVALLEYSOCCER.COM station. •A hat, coat and wallet containing ID were Creston Valley Minor Hockey Association found on 26th Avenue North. The local owner is being sought. REGISTRATION AT THE CRESTON COMMUNITY COMPLEX •An iPhone 5 was Monday, June 1 & June 22 • 6 - 8 pm lost in Wynndel. •A patient reported • Jr novice $275 missing from a care • Sr novice $300 facility was found unharmed a short time • Atom, peewee, bantam, midget will be $450 after the report was made. PRE REGISTRATION •Police are investi$50 per child; remainder of payment due September 8, 2015. gating an alleged fraudulent transfer of LATE REGISTRATION bank funds. August 1, the fees will increase by $50 per player. May 27 •A missing Riondel Rep tryout and fees are $20 youth was located in Nelson. Coaches applications for the upcoming season can be •Police attended a picked up at the Creston Community Complex front desk. Riverview Road residence to keep the The application can be filled out and returned. peace during the evicThe closing will be on August 1, 2015. tion of a squatter. •A driver who said he had reached down to grab his wallet lost

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stone in a home. It has been returned to the rightful owner. •Police are investigating a domestic dispute on Hillside Street. •A possibly impaired driver on Canyon Street was not located. •Police are investigating the possibility of charges after an intoxicated male was arrested on Highway 21 for breaching probation conditions. He was arrested and held overnight before being released. May 30 •A vehicle collided with a deer on Highway 95 near Kingsgate. •Police continue to try to locate the dialer of a 911 call from the Birch Street area. •A wallet found on Northwest Boulevard will be returned to the owner. •The investigation continues after police were called to a dispute

between a parent and child on Seventh Avenue North. •An unoccupied house in the Kingsgate area was destroyed by fire. May 31 •When RCMP members attended a 36th Avenue North residence after receiving a noise complaint, the residents turned down the music. •Criminal charges are being pursued after a tractor’s windows were smashed in Erickson. •A witness reported suspicious activity near Kingsgate when a driver left a package at the Ryan Road rest area and drove off. It was picked up by another driver a short time afterward. •A possibly suicidal male in West Creston was taken to hospital for assessment.

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I keep a mental list of things I want to see happen here in the Creston Valley, so I was excited to learn that Ralph Casemore and Tanya Wall are going to develop the eyesore that once was Kootenay Hotel. When we came to Creston for our first Blossom Festival in 1979, this was a happening place, at least on that weekend. My new employer took me out after work to visit the local watering holes. The Creston (Sheen’s), Kootenay, Kokanee and Legion were packed to the rafters but we still managed to knock back a few Kokanees as we made the rounds. I can hardly picture what the Kootenay Hotel looked like then, other than to recall the restaurant at the front and pub to the rear (or did the pub extend all the way to the front on one side?). I didn’t spend enough time in it over the years, I suppose. And I was one of many who was less than enthused by the installation of a cartoon-like sasquatch in front of what became its namesake pub. Tacky, I thought, and certainly not to my taste. But when the business folded and the years took their toll on the building the days of the Bigfoot started to look pretty good in comparison. A couple of months ago, I toured the building with another friend who expressed interest in buying it. It wasn’t difficult to imagine what it could become, with the right vision and injection of sufficient cash. But not being a contractor, the work looked overwhelming. Just clearing it out —

and there’s plenty to clear, what with all the water damage the interior has sustained — would be a major undertaking, I thought. I suppose that friend didn’t pursue the purchase, but I will admit

We live in a society of instant gratification. Unlike our parents or grandparents — who saved up for larger purchases — we are often tempted to splurge on bigger-ticket items simply because we have a debit card in hand when we head out “window shopping”. And aside from overspending thanks to the advent of debit cards, consumers are also more likely to dip into overdraft, which ends up costing more thanks to fees and interest that banks charge whenever you spend more than you have in your account. Basically, a debit card works like a cheque. The only difference is that every time you use it, you’re immediately taking money out of your account. That’s why when you overdraw it’s like bouncing a cheque — only worse because, unlike cheques, you probably don’t keep a record of every debit card purchase you make. You may even make a bunch of small purchases before you realize you’ve spent more than you have. So before you pay for that coffee or lunch purchase with your debit card, make sure you have enough money in your account to cover it. Revert to using cash for daily expenses. Cash controls spending, plain and simple. Using cash to pay for everyday purchases, such as coffee, transit, lunch and magazines, alerts you to the idea that you’re actually spending real money. You just don’t get the same cautionary sense when you haul out plastic, be it a debit or credit card.

There’s a distinct cognitive event that happens when you handle money — it’s called awareness. Over the counter goes the $5 bill and back comes a loonie, a dime, two nickels and four pennies.

Lorne Eckersley to being thrilled when I confirmed that Ralph had purchased the property. I had heard rumours that he and Tanya were interested. Knowing that someone with their business background, and with Ralph’s decades of building experience, wanted to take on the challenge was heartening, indeed. I have no doubt that these folks are up to the task. Ralph is a straight-shooting realist, but also a fellow with a huge love of the Creston Valley. When he told me he would face the entire building with red brick with black and white granite highlights I was dumbstruck. I had simply made the assumption that patchwork and a paint job would be just fine, with the interior getting the major attention and investment. That he is willing to spend as much as three months working on the exterior, with all that added cost of materials, says much about the man. For Ralph and Tanya this is as

much a labour of love as it is a business investment. Their enthusiasm — of the down to earth, practical sort — is obvious. Like many, I am curious to see exactly what unfolds on the main floor. But I look forward to sitting inside, with its south- and eastfacing windows enlarged downward to floor level. On the upper level, the primarily south and east views will be quite wonderful, as I recall from my tour a couple of months ago. In my conversation with Ralph and Tanya they were forthright and enthusiastic, but far from naive. Getting a thorough environmental check gave them the peace of mind to pursue the sale. And let’s face it, Ralph’s sterling reputation as a builder and bricklayer should ease the minds of doubters who think the building should be removed entirely. He’s a practical realist and there isn’t a doubt in my mind that he can pull this off. Last week I joined the mayor and his team as they visited downtown businesses, and earlier had lunch with the other teams as they debriefed about their morning visits. Invariably they reported being pleasantly surprised at the positive reception they got. There is a sense of optimism in the business community that Creston is well positioned for the future, and the evidence is in the recent opening of new businesses and activity in some of the vacant storefronts. I think we are in for some exciting times. Lorne Eckersley is the publisher of the Creston Valley Advance.

The trouble with debit cards Mortgage Corner Dean Bala Did you just add up the change above to determine how much money you have left? Did you think about what that purchase could have been? You see, you are much more conscious of this imaginary purchase than if you had paid with plastic. Now, add in the awareness of the bills left in your wallet and you become attuned to your temporary wealth, or lack thereof. At the end of the day, what encourages or cautions many consumers about spending is knowing where you stand from a financial perspective. That’s why cash can help control spending. Using cash to pay for everyday purchases alerts you to the idea that you’re actually spending real money. By allotting yourself a weekly cash allowance for entertainment and everyday expenses — such as that daily morning coffee or weekly movie — you are building a budget around what you can spend on these

purchases. And once the money in your wallet has been spent, you have to ensure you fight the urge to withdraw more cash or resort back to using your debit card. Be realistic about what you typically spend on these items in a week. If you routinely eat out for lunch or stop at Tim Hortons for coffee, count that as well. If you think you’re spending too much on these items, you can then decide to find a less expensive alternative, such as brown-bagging your lunch or making your own coffee. Let’s say, for instance, that you start the week off with $50 in your wallet and you began to spend it on your purchases. You will see $50 turn into $40, $40 turn into $25, $25 turn into $15 and so on. Every time you look into your wallet, you will see what’s left over from your original $50 and be aware of how quickly your money is being spent. This alone can make you think twice before making a purchase. So why is a mortgage broker/ Realtor writing about this? Because budgeting is critical in preparing yourself for home ownership. It is an essential step in saving up your down payment, as well as being able to cover the expenses associated with home ownership. By getting into a healthy budgeting mindset you can be more prepared when it comes time to purchase a home. Dean Bala is a mortgage broker and Realtor working out of the Creston Valley Realty office in Creston. For more information, he can be reached at 250 4023903 or dean_bala@yahoo.com.

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Tech keeps rec centre organized

The British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA) is the professional organization dedicated to enhancing quality of life in our province that the Regional District of Central Kootenay belongs to, as do most leisure

From the Centre Neil Ostafichuk services providers in B.C. The BCRPA is a not-for-profit organization and its extensive network of members in the parks, recreation, physical activity and culture sector support the development of healthy individuals and communities, and sustainable environments and economies. Since 1958, the BCRPA has provided leadership, training and support, fostering the principles of accessibility and inclusiveness, to help its members meet provincial and local health and physical activity priorities. That’s kind of a dry read, but it does sum up the overall philosophy. One project currently underway within the organization relates to you and what happens when you walk to

the front desk or register online. At present, we use a software program called Class, which is a pretty powerful tool also used across North America and in some pretty big centres. This is where we enter your information when you come to register for a course, rent a room for a wedding or just come in and pay admission to go for a swim. Class has been around for maybe 20 years or so and was originally developed in Vancouver and expanded from there, both in distribution and functionality. It allows us to keep track of clients, create reports on visits and usage to develop better programming, assign room or facility rentals and accompanying accounting requirements, and book appropriate time for maintenance. The program does way more than can be summed up in a sentence or two but needless to say with the traffic we see through here, it would be incredibly challenging to keep track of everything on paper as we did in the past. So the bad news is that the company is dropping support for Class in 2017 — sort of like Microsoft dropped support for XP (and everything else before it). So BCRPA began pulling people together, first as a forum last year and now to the point where we are part of a group of about 19 municipalities throughout B.C. forming the Parks and Recreation Management Software Joint

Municipal Collaboration. This group is currently developing a request for proposal for new software, which, at the end of the day, will result in seeing what is out there to make the transition to. The scope of the project is actually huge and involves input right from the level of programmers and maintenance requirements right through to finance and administration. Groups have split out to address needs and wants in structured programming, unstructured recreation, point of sale, financial processes, space management, customer relations and technical requirements. One of the benefits through collaboration is access to business analysts, which are a function of some of the larger municipalities on the Lower Mainland. So, long story short, in a couple years we will probably see a better and more current software package tailored to leisure services and municipality’s specific needs. As with all technology, it has changed so radically over a short period of time that sometimes it is better to start from scratch than keep adding to an older platform. For the patron, you may not notice anything too different other than ease of use and connectivity but there will be some big changes under the surface. Neil Ostafichuk is the recreation supervisor at the Creston and District Community Complex.

the Apple company, not the fruit. It’s unbelievable, right? How does a technology company that’s been around for 40 years surpass a fruit that’s been around for thousands of years? It’s astounding, and amazing how powerful this company has become in a matter of years. Founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne, the company grew quickly. With the new innovative ideas and the initiative to stretch forward, it swiftly grew to what it is today, and has enraptured the world. The Apple I was the first creation made by Steve J. and Steve W., which grew into the Apple II, then the Apple III, and so on. Now, it’s turned into new creations such as the Apple Watch which will be released this year. Imagine having a watch on your wrist, close to the same capabilities as a smartphone! If you were also to create an app, you wouldn’t get very far if you didn’t design an edition for Apple products. I wouldn’t bat an eyelash if I was told that over half of our local high school had Apple products, as it is the largest tech company in the world. I would assume that it is, because it is always coming out with something new. Every year, this corporation has something new to release, and everybody always wants to have the newest gadget and the most glamourous device. It also pairs with the fact of how easy to use the iOS operating system is. Every iPhone and iPad is designed practically the same, so it’s no mystery how to use it. It’s perfect for the people who are into good organization, and not too interested in customizing their own device to their own needs. A simple invention indeed! Now Android, on the other hand, is a completely different story. This operating is fairly new, as it was born in 2003, which I would believe would make it more open to new ideas and innovation and customization, rather

than the iOS system. Andy Rubin, Rich Miner, Nick Sears and Chris White were the four technological engineers that created Android Inc. In 2005, it became property of Google, which has advanced the operating system of these devices so high, it has been known to even surpass our friend, the Apple product. Could this be why Android users despise Apple? Is it because of the work put into to create a highly advanced software? Could it be because of the new updates so often? The customizable abilities? Or of the cool names of their updates? They have had the Cupcake, Eclair, Froyo, Honeycomb and Kit Kat updates, and many more. Who wouldn’t love an operating system with delicious names like that? The Android OS is used within many different smartphones, starting with the HTC Dream and escalating to the Samsung Galaxy S6, which has a very touch sensitive screen and can take amazing photos, along with many many more capabilities. You make your phone what you want it to be with the many customizable features, such as how you want to receive your notifications, choosing your browsers you want to use, using your phone as your wallet and the amount of accessibility options. This operating system is great for those who love tech and fun, all rolled up in one package. But if you choose an Android product, don’t down on the Apple. So you’ve read the brief explanation, you’ve thought it over in your head and maybe you already knew what you liked from the start. But whatever the fact may be, these two are probably the main software companies you would like to choose from. Of course there are your other low-key ones, such as Windows, Blackberry or Linux, but none of them are as highly ranked as these two.

The ultimate disagreement

Apple, Android, iPhone, Samsung — too many disagreements and arguments on which is better. It’s the technology age, for sure. Apple, or iOS, is pretty cool. So many different technologies with it: computers, phones,

The Teen Take Elizabeth Nygren tablets, watches. It’s crazy. And the advancements are incredible. Apple has introduced iCloud and FaceTime and what seems like the thinnest computer ever, the Macbook Air — all things that seemed so utterly impossible 20 years ago, and now it’s one of the easiest softwares to use. Probably everyone in the world knows what an Apple product is! And Android, a major operating system, used for phones, tablets and computers and run by Google! Google is one of the most popular technological services out there that is provided to us. Android can be used for many different companies as a software, unlike iOS. It is the software for HTC, OnePlus, Samsung and more. It is a very customisable software and not totally nailed down to where you can’t change anything at all. Totally perfect for the computer savvy. And now technology is something the world can’t live without. We send emails to our family members that arrive in the blink of an eye, have live video chats with friends from across the world and watch videos of cats flying through space. It’s absolutely magnificent. But I guess the question really is: Which do you think is best? When you search “apple” on Google, the first thing that comes up is

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OPINION LINE

Hard work led to previous council successes

As we move through our first year as Creston town council, I would like to reflect on my past experience as councillor and six

years as mayor of Creston. First, I would like to say that the present council is going to be a positive, forward-thinking group. All the

Notice Of Annual Municipal Report Pursuant to the Community Charter, NOTICE is hereby given that copies of Council’s Annual Municipal Report for 2014 will be available for public inspection on June 8, 2015, and that Council will receive submissions and/or questions from the public at the June 23, 2015 Regular Council Meeting (4:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Town Hall). The Annual Report will include Audited Financial Statements, Report on Permissive Tax Exemptions, Municipal Services and Operations, Declaration of Disqualifications of Council Members (if any) for 2014, and, a Statement of Objectives and Measures for the current and following year. The public’s attendance and/or comments on the Annual Municipal Report are welcome. Anyone wishing to review the Report prior to the June 23, 2015 Regular Council Meeting can obtain a copy from Town Hall, 238 – 10th Avenue North, Creston, BC.

Lou Varela

Town Manager

TOWN OF CRESTON REVITALIZATION TAX EXEMPTION BYLAW NO. 1821 To encourage the economic revitalization and economic growth of the Town of Creston, which includes investment and employment opportunities, Council intends to establish a Revitalization Tax Exemption Program, as per Section 226 of the Community Charter. The Program is for the development of new commercial businesses or the redevelopment of existing commercial businesses. Upon adoption of Bylaw No. 1821, the Town will accept applications for a Revitalization Tax Exemption only in the years 2015, 2016 and 2017, and no applications will be accepted after August 31, 2017. The reasons for creating the Revitalization Tax Exemption Program are as follows: a. Council recognizes that a critical component of the continued economic revitalization and growth of the Town is to build upon the success of its prior initiatives by encouraging the development of new commercial businesses, or the redevelopment of existing commercial businesses in the Town’s zones that permit commercial uses, which will stimulate investment in the Town and provide new employment opportunities and commercial services for its existing and future residents, thereby attracting further economic growth and increasing the Town’s tax base; b. the Town of Creston’s Official Community Plan identifies the commercial objective of creating a strong and vibrant commercial economy in the Town of Creston; and, c. the Town of Creston’s 2015 Corporate Strategic Plan identifies economic development as a corporate priority. The objectives of the Revitalization Tax Exemption Program are to: a. encourage new commercial businesses in new and renovated buildings in the Town’s zones that permit commercial uses and thereby establish the commercial services and the investment and employment opportunities that will attract additional investment and economic growth to the Town of Creston; and b. reinforce the municipality’s “open for business” approach and attract redevelopment and new development of commercial businesses within the municipality. Eligible improvements means i. an existing building, used only for an eligible use, on appropriately zoned land and having a renovation project value of $50,000.00 or greater, as determined by the Town’s Chief Building Official, and for which a valid Building Permit has been issued by the Town; or ii. a new building used only for an eligible use, that is constructed on appropriately zoned land and having a construction project value of $150,000.00 or greater, as determined by the Town’s Chief Building Official, and for which a valid Building Permit has been issued by the Town. Council will be considering first, second and third readings to Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1821 at the June 10, 2015 Regular Council Meeting, and adoption at the June 23, 2015 Regular Council Meeting. Further information is available upon request at Town Hall, 238 – 10th Avenue North, Creston, 250-428-2214, Ext. 226. Bev Caldwell Executive Assistant

councillors make sure they are heard. Along with staff, we all hope to leave Creston better than when we took our oaths of office.

and Regional District of Central Kootenay directors of the day. We spent countless hours in planning meetings and site visits, always moving forward to completion, with an outlay of $10 million. The next challenge was the passing of a referendum to build the aquatic centre and update the recreation centre. Once again, I cannot count the hours council and the three Joe Snopek regional district directors Having spent six years as spent in planning the facility to councillor and another six as make it what it is today. mayor gives me an advantage Having past knowledge of on some issues. I will reflect on most of the town issues such as some of our previous successes. the waste water treatment plant Erickson water was a major and roads gives me a different challenge for the town council position than a new councillor.

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But most of all I thank all former councillors and mayors for their support as we found our way out of the maze that is the running of our town. When you see a councillor or mayor shopping, please stop and thank them for the commitment of four years of their family life to work for the taxpayers of Creston. Police officers, firefighters and our town crew and management deserve kudos for all they do. If you have any questions or issues, never be nervous to call me. I promise to help in any way I can. I can be reached at 250-431-8333. After a six-year break, former Creston mayor and councillor Joe Snopek was re-elected to town council in 2014.

PROPERTY FOR SALE

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Pursuant to Section 26 (2) of the Community Charter, notice is given that the Town of Creston intends to dispose by way of Sale, the property legally described as Lot 5, District Lot 891, Kootenay District, Plan 2203 and located at 1130 Canyon Street, Creston, British Columbia. The property is located in a C-1, General Commercial zone and the land and improvements are to be sold on an ‘as is, where is’ basis, with immediate possession to the successful purchaser. The 2015 Assessed Value of the property is $94,000. Tours of the property are by appointment only. Interested parties may contact the Executive Assistant, Town of Creston, 238 - 10th Avenue North, PO Box 1339, Creston, BC, V0B 1G0; telephone 250.428.8651 or email at: bev.caldwell@creston.ca, to arrange a tour or obtain an information package with respect to this property. The process for the disposal of this property will be through an ‘Undisclosed Reserve Bid’ process, whereby interested purchasers may submit a written closed bid or offer, containing the following: • Full name, address and contact information of the bidder; • Bid amount; and, • Additional details of the offer, if necessary. NOTE: The Town of Creston is under no obligation to accept the highest or any bid with respect to this ‘Undisclosed Reserve Bid’ process. All bids to be submitted no later than 4pm, Friday, July 3, 2015, in a sealed envelope and addressed to:

Lorne Mann, Notary Public, 119 - 10th Avenue North, PO Box 427, Creston BC • V0B 1G0 • lmann@uniserve.com Bev Caldwell, Executive Assistant, Dated this First Day of June, 2015.

WATER CONSERVATION NOTICE Stage 2 Water Conservation Measures in Effect for the Town of Creston and Erickson Starting June 1st, mandatory stage 2 watering restrictions are being implemented. The Arrow Creek water system is currently experiencing record high levels of demand as well as above normal temperature levels for this time of year and therefore all Creston and Erickson Water System users must conserve water. STAGE 2 WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES are now in effect for both the Town of Creston and Erickson: • Watering of lawns is ONLY permitted between 6:00am-10:00am. • Watering of gardens, trees and shrubs is ONLY permitted between 7:00pm-10:00am. • Watering of gardens, trees and shrubs by watering can or hand-held hose is still permitted anytime. The RDCK and the Town of Creston appreciate your cooperation in adhering to the above water conservation measures. Stage 2 Water Conservation Measures will remain in effect until further notice and stricter water conservation measures will be implemented if demand does not decline. Erickson water conservation measures are available on the RDCK website: www.rdck.ca Town of Creston water conservation measures are available at: www.creston.ca

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But why do these Android fanboys seemingly hate these iOS Users? Well, as I’ve read, it all comes down to personal preference. But supposedly Android users dislike iOS users because of the lack of apps provided to Apple products, as you need to pay to create an Apple app and they must be child friendly. It’s not as customizable as the Android software, meaning you must “jailbreak” your phone — change it to run software and have capabilities that usually would not be allowed — in order to customize it. And, finally, Apple users are saying that the new updates have “groundbreaking capabilities”, when Android has actually had these updates already and they are actually becoming bored with them. But I personally think the amount of hate being thrown toward Apple is too much, as they are both really awesome softwares. Get over yourself! Apple and Android are both great and the “haterz” just need to accept it. But I guess the real question is, which do you think is the best? Apple, Android, iPhone, Samsung — the ultimate disagreement. Elizabeth Nygren is in Grade 11 at Prince Charles Secondary School. The Teen Take is a column co-ordinated by the Teen Action Committee.

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