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We would like to take this opportunity to thank the people of Creston and all our customers for their continued support! Wildsight will once again be bringing their photography show, Local Colours Feature Inside to the Tivoli Theatre, showcasing the work of five photographers on the Creston Community f you find yourself seeking silver screen. 05 Forest Isomething fun to do in Creston, If the stage is more your thing, you Working to increase outdoor look no further than the November won’t want to miss the Footlighters’ edition of I Love Creston! Several presentation of White Christmas live at recreation exciting events are taking place, the Prince Charles Theatre. This stage some for the first time, and others an adaptation of the 1954 film is sure to annual tradition. So whether you’re be a crowd pleaser, and a great way to looking to spend some time enjoying get into the Christmas spirit. the great outdoors, seeking to fill an afternoon, or hoping for some evening Another way to get into the joy of the entertainment, there is something for holiday season is the Blossom Valley everyone right here in Creston. Singers’ show Middle Ages to Modern Stages. Enjoy your favourite holiday Our feature article this month focuses songs, classic and modern, presented on the Creston Community Forest, by some of Creston’s best musical a group making strides to increase talent. the outdoor recreation offer for avid and casual hikers or bikers looking to Once you’ve got your tickets for all explore our Valley. Our mild winters these amazing events and activities, In this issue mean that there is still time to get out don’t forget to take some time to think about health, as Chief Jason Louie and explore one of the many trails From the Mayor they’ve been working hard to build reminds us of the importance our 08 and maintain. physical well-being can have on other aspects of our lives, and shares some 10 Lower Kootenay The 43rd Annual Christmas Arts and exciting news about the new Lower Outdoors Crafts Fair is taking place this month Kootenay Band gym. 12 at the Creston and District Community Complex. With over 60 artisans taking Jesse Moreton provides some food 14 Agriculture for thought on options for recurring or part, the Creston Valley Arts Council Remembrance Day is once again looking forward to a chronic pain, as he asks the question, 15 is it worth a shot? successful event, and for residents, it is Entertainment sure to be a one-stop shop for all your Mayor Ron Toyota shares his thoughts, 21 holiday shopping needs! and some interesting information on 25 Arts For film lovers, the 7th Siding Film town assets, from fire hydrants to Festival, taking place for the first streetlights, and more! 28 Food time in Creston, provides a weekend And finally, the Creston Museum takes of entertainment, showcasing films us to World War II Italy, and gives us 29 Health by local film-makers, as well as a glimpse into the Creston men who Sports submissions from beyond the Valley. participated in the Italian Campaign. ♥ 30
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04 www.ilovecreston.com November 2019 Feature Story CRESTON COMMUNITY FOREST
More than Forest Management BY AMANDA MURRAY PHOTOS: CRESTON COMMUNITY FOREST
reston residents may remember The Creston Community Forest and improving upon recreation Cthe opening of the Billy Goat is a board-run, non-profit forest opportunities in the area. The Bluffs Trail in June of 2018. This management company, operating organization’s mission statement is 5.8 km out and back trail, which within over 21,000 hectares simple and clear, the goal is begins on Helen Street at the edge of Crown land in the Creston “to be outstanding stewards, of town, is just one of the hiking/ Valley. While sustainable forest managing forest resources for walking trails managed by the management is the bulk of the environmental sustainability and Creston Community Forest. The business, the Creston Community economic stability while providing Billy Goat Bluff Trail has been Forest Manager, Daniel Gratton, education and recreational a popular one for residents and believes strongly in education and opportunities in the Creston visitors alike, largely due to easy in expanding the existing hiking Valley”. Speaking to the staff and access and beautiful scenery at the and mountain biking trail system volunteers, it is obvious that this viewpoint. in the Creston Valley, creating mission goes beyond the walls of
November 2019 www.ilovecreston.com 05 Feature Story their office space in the Creston the trails, making note of things but also to create a place for Visitor’s Centre. Spend even a that need repair, and strategizing themselves. few minutes on one of the new on what to do next. As avid The Creston Community Forest or updated trails with one Daniel hikers, the staff, volunteers and manages seven hiking trails, or board member, and head of board members of the Creston totalling over 30km. Over the the Trail Committee, Jerry Bauer, Community Forest are not past year alone, 4.5 km of new and their passion for improving only working to create more trails have been developed, and and maintaining the trails shows. recreational opportunities for the work has been done to maintain They are constantly cleaning up Creston Valley community, and upgrade the current trail system. There are plans to expand the current systems even further, increasing foot access and amenities on Mt. Thompson. This summer, over $50,000 was invested into the Mt Thompson Trail Upgrade and Expansion project, half of which was funded by grants from the Columbia Basin Trust, the other half by the Creston Community Forest. There are plans to connect existing trails into a system that can be hiked in a loop, and there is a possibility of extending the already long hiking season into the winter by building snowshoeing trails for use when the trails are too snowy for hiking. Big Bear View point The Creston Community Forest as an organization is doing important work for the Creston Valley. They’ve gone great lengths in their efforts to increase recreation through the maintenance and creation of a hikeable, bikeable trail system, accessible to the majority of the population. They have recently received $670K of funding for important fuel mitigation work, and have worked hard to maintain positive relationships with property owners whose property adjoins Crown land on which the work is taking place. They work hard to promote education for residents of the West Ridge Trail
06 www.ilovecreston.com November 2019 Feature Story Valley, primarily with school is invested in these trails not just as or enjoyed the sound of Sullivan groups, but also by installing signs the people who maintain them, but Creek while hiking under a canopy and maps along the trails, and as users as well. of trees, the Creston Community encouraging those using the trails This summer, summer students Forest team have developed to practice polite recreation by Chelsea and Brendan, along with easy to read maps and brochures packing trash out with them and Trail Construction Supervisor, detailing trailhead locations, keeping fires to designated areas. Greg constructed a foot bridge trail length and vertical gain for A small team of paid employees over part of Sullivan creek, the seven trails they manage. and an impressive network of allowing for easy hiking access For those already using and volunteers and partner community without wet shoes. Conscious of all enjoying the trails, hopefully you groups work at a very fast pace trail users, horse usage was taken don’t mind sharing, because the to get new trails ready for hikers, into account during the planning Creston Community Forest Trail phase, leaving enough space Committee has got exciting plans and existing trails in prime shape ♥ for the hiking season. The Billy between the bridge and the trees for 2020 and beyond. for horses to get through easily. For more information visit Goat Trail was completed largely crestoncommunityforest.com due to enormous volunteer efforts. Kiosks have been installed and are More than 200 hours of volunteer just waiting for maps marking the work over the course of six work trails to be added some time in the “To be outstanding spring, plans are in place for picnic bees were put into the trail, and stewards, managing the result is impressive. A trail that and campsites, and a pit toilet for begins on the edge of town, and the Mount Thompson lookout. forest resources winds its way up 2.9km with a Forest Service Roads have been for environmental 365m vertical gain, topped off with maintained and graded over the two brand new picnic tables, built last few years, meaning that almost sustainability and by the Prince Charles Secondary anyone with a truck or an SUV economic stability while School shop class, and stunning can access trailheads and make use views of the Creston Valley, of the trails on foot, horseback or providing education and including Duck Lake, Kootenay mountain bike. recreation opportunities Lake and Kootenay River. The For anyone who hasn’t made their in the Creston Valley.” Creston Community Forest group way up the Billy Goat Bluffs Trail,
Sullivan Creek Trail
November 2019 www.ilovecreston.com 07 Town From the Mayor’s Desk BY RON TOYOTA Mayor - Town of Creston Fire Hydrants, Streetlights and More! he Town of Creston provides a initial attack and by connecting Twide range of services to our on to a fire hydrant they then have community, with each service a connection to a steady flow requiring the ownership and and volume of water for major which can be challenging during responsible operation, maintenance situations. In addition, our Ladder months with excessive snow fall. If and renewal of physical assets. #21 carries a supply of 500 gallons you notice a fire hydrant that does These assets include everything and when there are emergency not have snow clearance of a metre from transportation, water, calls to areas that may not have (approximately 3 feet) around the wastewater, stormwater, parks, “Accessibility and safety hydrant, our Creston Fire Rescue recreation, buildings, facilities, would greatly appreciate your fire, fleet and equipment. have been greatly assistance. As we all know, in an emergency, every second counts! I would like to just touch on a few improved” of these physical assets that we Streetlights are another asset that we are responsible for. Did you may not think of when we consider hydrants immediately available, know that The Town of Creston what services the Town provides. our Tender #21 carries 3,000 has over 500 streetlights? About gallons to maintain a constant flow The Town of Creston has 241 two-thirds are on Fortis power and supply. fire hydrants installed to provide poles, for which we are obligated Creston Fire Rescue with a supply Most of our fire hydrants are on to contract them to provide of water when emergency call outs Town property and therefore it is installation and maintenance. occur. Our Engine #21 carries the responsibility of Town staff to The streetlights on Highway 1,000 gallons of water for the ensure that there is clear access, #3 are the responsibility of the
TOWN OF CRESTON NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS SIDEWALK CLEARING As the winter season approaches, property owners are kindly reminded to comply with Part 8, Section 31 of Traffic Regulations Bylaw No. 1546, which requires the owner/occupier of land adjacent to a sidewalk to ensure that it is kept free of snow and ice (excluding Sundays and Statutory Holidays). In addition to snow removal, we suggest the use of pure nitrogen fertilizers (instead of salt) for melting the ice, as this will prolong the life of our sidewalk surfaces. Failure to comply with this bylaw could result in fines or the work being performed by Town crews at your expense. 238 - 10th Avenue N., Creston, BC • Phone: 250-428-2214 Thanking you in advance for your cooperation in ensuring the safety of pedestrians. Email: [email protected] • www.creston.ca
08 www.ilovecreston.com November 2019 Town Another “more” is the railway These are just a few of the crossings on the CP Rail right- “physical” assets that the of-ways at Cedar Street, Railway Town is responsible for Blvd., Valleyview Drive, Devon maintaining. However, our Street and Collis Street. These greatest asset that cannot be five railway crossings require an quantified is absolutely YOU - agreement with CP Rail to allow our citizens. Without your vehicles and pedestrians proper assistance, we would not be able access. The Town is required to be the wonderful community to pay a monthly fee and any that is the Creston Valley! ♥ major upgrades required are the Don’t hesitate to contact me by: Visiting me at my BC Government (Ministry of responsibility of the Town of office in Town Hall, email at [email protected] or call 250 428 2214 (extension 227) Transportation and Infrastructure). Creston. The balance is maintained by our Public Works staff, and local electrical contractors assist when needed. If you observe a problem with a streetlight within the Town of Creston, please contact us at Town Hall and we can determine who we need to contact to resolve the issue. The “more” is our sidewalks which amount to approximately 16 kilometres in total. The residential width is 1.5m (5 feet) and yes, some are many, many years old! During our OCP public consultation process, we clearly heard that the development of standards to promote safe, efficient, accessible and enjoyable passage for our sidewalks was a priority for our citizens. As we replace and provide new sidewalks, we are trying to increase the width up to 2m or more where the conditions allow us to do so - especially on main arterial routes. This year, 20th Avenue South saw new sidewalks built on the west side of the street. By expanding the width of the sidewalk, accessibility and safety have been greatly improved… not to mention that esthetically, it looks great!
November 2019 www.ilovecreston.com 09 Lower Kootenay Qualification Course, which I Message from the Chief believe was even more strenuous BY JASON LOUIE than Basic, but I competed that. Chief - Lower Kootenay Band This was probably the strongest that I have ever been in my life. Investing in I was 31 years old at the time. 31 our Health years old in the military during these stages is ancient, especially i’suk kyukyit (greetings). I asked if I wanted to go with when all those on course with me Khave been a member of Simply him to the local gym. He gave were between the ages of 18 to 20 Fit for a great number of years. me a routine to help strengthen years old. The local gym has changed hands my back and so began the in ownership a few times but one journey to recovery. Each day I That chapter in my life has closed thing that remained the same was became stronger and stronger. but I remained committed to a the convenience of 24/7 access. Each day I was becoming stronger physical fitness routine. Four times In the 90’s, my wife purchased a mentally. Although, the saying “a a week at 0700 in the morning, I membership for me as a Christmas new me” was emerging is corny, would venture to the gym to begin gift. Working out assisted with the day. This has become a regular my depression and kept me “The community spoke part of my day, no different than in reasonable physical health. eating a meal. It is something Unfortunately, I was not consistent loud and clear that they that I have to do in order to be with my fitness routine and let it would utilize the gym” productive in my job. No different slide. than when I was a soldier, I had to be physically able to do the job When I joined the Military, I effectively. sustained a severe back injury this is the only way that I can sum during training. I returned home it up. The Lower Kootenay Band has in a deep depression and was Seven months later, I returned dealt with so many health issues ignoring the rehabilitation that I to Basic Military Qualification through the years. Diabetes, was required to do before re-entry and completed my course. I cancer, obesity, and depression. into military training. A colleague then continued on to the Soldier We cannot help what genetics Stocking Stuffers
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November 2019 www.ilovecreston.com 11 Outdoors Five local photographers to be showcased on the big Screen BY ANDREW BIBBY Creston Valley. He started ski reston’s annual Wildsight mountaineering and climbing at photography show, Local C the age of 18. After moving away Colours, is back again for its 9th for eight years and marrying his year on Monday, November 25th. wife, he moved back to Creston This year we will showcase the to start a family and help run the works of five local photographers family business. He somehow on the big screen at the Tivoli still manages to get out into the Theatre. mountains and tackle multi-day Our first presenter, Justin Vance, ski traverses. His presentation was born and raised in the this year will be of a six day, 90 PHOTO: ANDREW BIBBY
km ski traverse, from Toby Creek to Welsh Lakes in the Purcell Mountain Range, that he and three friends completed in 2017. Creston Valley photographer Karen Whitford is new to the show, and our second presenter. “I developed a passion for nature, wildlife and the beauty around us”
She will be showing her photographs of landscapes, birds and wildlife, from near and far. “Growing up on the farm with a mother that loved and appreciated the world we live in, I developed a passion for nature, wildlife and the beauty around us. My passion for photography allows me to capture and enjoy some of the moments of wonder I see on my journeys.” Also making his Local Colours debut is Tom Weager. Tom moved to Nelson from England
12 www.ilovecreston.com November 2019 Outdoors share his passion. 160km of adjoining lakes and Andrew Bibby is returning for his rivers, starting in the former gold third Local Colours show, with rush town of Bennett at the end of nature photography in two parts. the Chilkoot trail, and finishing in The first half will be showcasing the Yukon River at Whitehorse. landscapes and wildlife from Join us for an evening of incredible popular hikes in the Kootenays. photography that is sure to delight The second part will chronicle a and entertain! ♥ seven day wilderness kayaking For more information visit https://wildsight.ca/ trip in the Yukon. The trip covered branches/creston-valley/
in 2009. “In the Kootenays we’re blessed with a blooming Spring, a bright Summer, a golden Fall and a magic Winter, what better combination for a landscape photographer is there? I have always thought that a good photo captures a moment but a great photo tells a story. I’ve always struggled to put experiences into words, that is why I love to use my camera.” SHOP EARLY Returning to the show is Jesse Moreton. Jesse moved to Creston FOR CHRISTMAS nine years ago from Ontario with the best toy selection in town! and is still getting lost in the mountains. His presentation this year will focus a little less on WATCH THE MAIL classic photography, and a little FOR YOUR • Games & puzzles • Giftware more on trip “firsts”. He’ll start out • Art Supplies • Toys for all ages with a Mount Rainier adventure SCRATCH • Hallmark Christmas cards which was his first experience mountaineering. The other two & SAVE Join us after the Santa Parade were the first backpacks he and YOU COULD • Kiddie Fish Pond • Face Painting his wife attempted with their SCRATCH UP TO • & much more! kids. One to a familiar local spot, the other to a wet and mosquito infested pass in the Northern Purcells. His aim will be to motivate, inspire, entertain, and YOUR PURCHASE 1124 Canyon St., Creston Phone: 250.428.2568
November 2019 www.ilovecreston.com 13 Agriculture quality downgrades. Many farmers are really hurting BY RANDY MEYER this year. Creston Valley The tough part of this is that farmers now make up less Ag Aware Agriculture Society than 2% of the Canadian population, so for the majority of urban dwellers, we really don’t “count”. Being that 100% of people eat, most of them every day, what s the year nears its end, the harvesting of crops has happens on the farms and to farmers should count and Afinally & mercifully comes to an end also. The should make the news! unusually unsettled weather of summer continued By the time you are reading this we will have a new through September and October. The usual long spells federal government. All during the campaign there was of glorious clear autumn skies seemed pretty elusive this very little of any substance talked about which pertained year. The harvest of grain and field crops in the valley to agriculture or farmers. The various parties have also fought with the area farmers to the end this year. agriculture as a part of their platform but you pretty Combining on the flats, as well as hay & silage making, much need to search for it. I will wager that whatever lasted well into October with some of it being really a the party in charge will be, agriculture will continue “salvage” operation of lower value feed that needed to to be low on their priority list. Pretty sad I’d say, something as important as food, the people that produce come off the fields. While locally difficult, the harvest it, as well as all of the jobs involved in producing it, do across the prairies was a pretty widespread disaster in not seem to be much of a priority for our politicians. many areas. The weather has been pretty awful out there for harvest this year. You wouldn’t know it by watching Climate change was a topic of much discussion during mainstream media though. The prairie economy will the federal election campaign. I have no doubt there lose many millions of dollars from crop losses and is much evidence to support the science that says there is climate change all over our planet. Whether we can attribute it to mankind’s activities is somewhat debatable. Whether we can do anything to change it is even more debatable. Do our agriculture practices need Great food, friendly service, excellent atmosphere! to change a little or a lot to cope with climate change? Time will tell. A changing climate may be beneficial NOVEMBER SPECIALS in some areas too, allowing new crops to grow where Monday - 11.99 Fish & Chips they could not before. This is definitely a topic which Tuesday - 15% off Take Out Orders everyone needs to pay attention to. Wednesday - 50% off Desserts While food and farming may not make the mainstream news or be on the politician’s minds, we all need Thursday - 13.99 to be aware of what is happening in our agriculture Meatballs & Spaghetti Dinner community. Be Ag Aware. ♥ Friday & Saturday - Great Specials Licenced to serve beer and wine • ALL PLUMBING • GASFITTING Take out available • HEATING SYSTEMS • TANKLESS WATER HEATERS • HEAT PUMPS Lunch: Monday-Friday 223-10th Ave. N, Creston 11am-2pm (across from the Fire Hall) • RENOVATIONS Dinner: Monday-Saturday Ph: 250-428-8882 4:30pm-close realfoodcafe.ca Serving the Valley Since 1986
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Honouring Our Veterans Remembrance Day 2019 11.11.19 November 11, 2019 Cenotaph Service MC - Don Leben O Canada - Bryan Daybell Prayer - Rev. Leon Rogers & Rev. Harry Haverstock 2 Minutes of Silence Last Post and Reveille - Poul Christensen Piper - Rev. Harry Haverstock & Brian O’Neil Fly Past Laying of the Wreaths Mormon Hills School Choir Benediction - Rev. Leon Rogers God Save the Queen March off the Colours Dismissal Our thanks to the members of the Army Cadets, Creston Valley Flying Club, Stew Crew and Bryan Daybell for their participation. A special thanks to the establishments and organizations who supported the Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Campaign. REMEMBRANCE DAY CALENDAR OF EVENTS Friday, November 8 and Rev Leon Rogers, Padre of 10:15 am the Creston Legion and assisted Remembrance Services at by Comrades of the Branch Swan Valley Lodge 10:00 am 11:00 am Service of Remembrance Branch 29 Remembrance Services at Held in the Legion Upstairs Hall ROYAL CANADIAN Crestview Village 10:45 am LEGION 1:00 pm Parade forms Members and cadets attend (behind Pharmasave building) Wednesday, November 6 Remembrance Services at 6 local 11:00 am Yaqan Nuki cemeteries (Pioneer, Warrior Rock, Cenotaph Service and Laying Thursday, November 7 Kootenay Band, Lister (2), of the Wreaths Remembrance Day Ceremonies and Forest Lawn) “Open Door Policy” at the area schools Monday, November 11 (ARES, Canyon/Lister, The public is welcome to Erickson & PCSS) The Service of Remembrance will be afternoon entertainment in Members and cadets attend conducted by Rev. Harry Haverstock the lounge
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surrender of German armies in The Italian Campaign Italy on 29 April 1945. BY TAMMY BRADFORD Reserve. It would be nearly four 76,000 Canadians, including many from the Creston Valley, were Manager - Creston & years, though, before many of District Museum & the Creston Valley recruits to the serving in Italy at the peak of the Archives Royal Canadian Army saw their Campaign. first major participation in the war Kirk Beard, serving with the rom the very beginning of the on the ground. British 8th Army, was among the FSecond World war, men and That opportunity came in the Canadians who landed on Sicily women from the Creston Valley Italian Campaign. It was a series on 10 July 1943. Light fighting served in the air, bringing the of Allied offensives that started in the first few days increased war to the Axis homeland on with the Invasion of Sicily on steadily over the next several the wings of Bomber Command. 10 July 1943, moved to the first weeks. The Canadian troops They served at sea, playing a Allied landings on mainland faced stiff German resistance crucial role in defending against Italy two months later, led to from towering villages and the enemy U-Boats in the Royal the occupation of Rome on 4 impregnable hill positions. Canadian Naval Volunteer June 1944, and ended with the Despite this, the Canadian troops captured all of their objectives We Remember...
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and contributed to the conquest of Campobasso, and Vinchiaturo the Canadian troops at Ortona Sicily, which was complete by 17 by 15 October. engaged in vicious street fighting, August 1943. Wesley Flett enlisted in the from house to house and even Landing on the Italian mainland army in November 1942, and from room to room, where every on 3 September, the Allies spent that Christmas on leave at building gained came at a terrible quickly came up against the his family’s home in Erickson. cost. Winter Line: a major obstacle The weather was so warm that Ed Hewitt arrived in Italy on comprising three German the family ate Christmas dinner 15 December 1943, just in time defensive lines (Gustav, Bernhardt, outside, with Wesley resplendent to take part in the horror of and Hitler) across Italy. The in his new uniform. The following Ortona. Cliff Kanester was Canadian troops, including Ed Christmas, Wesley was at Ortona. there as well, as was Smith and Arthur Constable, This medieval village on the Edward Smith, serving with did their part against fierce Adriatic was a key command the Princess Pats. The assault resistance that autumn, centre for the German army and began on 20 December 1943, capturing Reggio on the day of heavily defended. Its steep streets, when the 1st Canadian Division the landing and advancing 75 blocked with mountains of rubble forced its way through the outer miles inland by 10 September, after intense bombardments, defences to take up positions then going on to capture Motta, made tanks and artillery useless; around the town. There followed REMEMBERING AND HONOURING OUR HEROS. NEVER FORGET “Lest we forget” ON NOVEMBER 11 “They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old, Age shall not weary them REMEMBER nor the years condemn, At the going down of the sun For those who have and in the morning, we shall remember them.” given and those who continue to give. MANN & 119 10th Ave. N. BERRY Creston, BC VANDER HEIDE 250.428.7194 1.800.649.7194 email: info@ 3-1420 North West Boulevard, Creston Located in the Creston Valley Mall NotariesPUBLIC notarycreston.com Office: 250-402-9050 • Retail: 250-428-9055 250-428-2294 • 1-888-853-6465 Visit us at www.famousfritz.ca www.cvins.ca
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six days of slow, brutal advances and May 1944 before the Creston’s James Bohan was into the town, until the German Gustav Line was broken. The first wounded in the attack, but troops began to withdraw on 27 three offensives all managed to Larry MacDonald, serving with December. Finally, on the 28th, push the well-dug-in Ortona was in Canadian hands. German defenders Over 260 Canadian soldiers back temporarily, but they failed to achieve “It was Canada’s single a major breakthrough. bloodiest day of the The fourth, finally, Italian Campaign” succeeded. These were costly battles, with the were killed in those eight days Allies suffering about of fighting; more died later of 55,000 casualties in the their wounds and thousands were four assaults. Among wounded. them was Wesley Flett, Four major Allied offensives killed in action on 17 took place between January February 1944 at the start of the second offensive. Relentlessly, the Allied forces pushed their way to their primary objective: Rome. On 23 May, The 1st Canadian Infantry Division lined up at the centre facing the Hitler Line, the final obstacle between the Allied troops and Rome. The Canadian infantry were the first troops of the British 8th Army to break through the Remembering those who sacrificed line, and the 5th Canadian their lives for our freedom Armoured Division poured We make flooring a beautiful experienceTM through the gap. George Dodd and James Miller, in Continuing 35 Years Of Service! the Sherman tanks of the BC Dragoons, were the first unit through. Smart Service. Great Products. 1518 N.W. Blvd, Creston • 250-428-2426 It was Canada’s single bloodiest www.nufloorscreston.ca day of the Italian Campaign. NEWSPAPER ARTICLE, CRESTON REVIEW
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the 1st Armoured Car regiment, Ferguson. He was serving with the and George Dodd and James elite commando unit, the Devil’s Miller came through unscathed. Brigade, and was among the first It is possible that Fred Miller, troops to enter Rome. A poppy to all the brave veterans who who also served with a tank Fighting continued throughout risked their lives in past and present so we might have a future. corps in Italy, was there as the summer of 1944, as the well. Allies pushed north from Rome to Florence. Dennis Zackodnik was wounded in July during this campaign and invalided home. 1016 Canyon St., Creston • Ph/Fx: 250-428-8766 The Allied offensive was renewed on 25 August 1944, in a major effort to penetrate the Gothic Line, Germany’s last line of defence in northern Italy. “Operation Olive,” carried out throughout the autumn of 1944, succeeded in penetrating 1118 Canyon St., Creston • (250)428-9080 the Gothic Line, but did not achieve a major breakthrough. The Allied forces sustained massive losses in their ranks in the process. Edward Hewitt, Ron Mooy, Dan Fast, Ed Vickers, and Kirk Beard were all wounded during “Operation Olive;” Mel NEWSPAPER ARTICLE, CRESTON REVIEW McMillan died of the wounds he sustained in After twenty-four days of that fighting. relentless fighting, in which the As it had after Ortona, winter Remembering and Canadians faced the toughest weather brought the offensive to a German opposition anywhere honoring our heroes. halt. In the early months of 1945 in the war, the Allies occupied the Allies adopted a policy of Rome on 4 June 1944. US troops “offensive defence” that allowed occupied the city first, with them to keep the enemy under the Canadians passing through observation while committing early the following morning. In a minimum number of troops. all likelihood, the only Creston The resulting skirmishes were Feed, Pet, Grower Supplies & More! Valley soldier to take part in the not without their cost, however. Beside 7-11, Creston • 250-428-4614 occupation of Rome was Irving Hours: Tuesday to Friday 8:30 to 5:30, Among the other casualties were Saturday 9:00 to 5:00, Closed Sunday & Monday.
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Ralph Rentz, killed in action in but certainly not forgotten for January 1945, and Kirk Beard, those who took part. The Italian who was taken prisoner in Campaign saw some of the February 1945. worst fighting for Canadian In February 1945, the Canadian troops, and arguably for any troops were pulled out of Italy troops anywhere, of the and re-deployed to Europe. Arthur Second World War. Gerry Constable and Irving Ferguson Ostendorf later said of her went to southern France; Terry brother, “Cliff [Kanester] saw Davidge, Warren Hook, Ron some very tough fighting in Mooy, Jack Ryckman, and Italy. He lost a very good friend Edward Smith were among in action. It was hard for him. those who went to northern He was very soft-hearted, and Europe to follow up on the D-Day never wanted to talk about his ♥ landings. experiences.” To learn more, contact the Creston Museum at 250- The Canadians’ part in the 428-9262 or crestonmuseum@telus. net, or visit Italian Campaign was over, www.crestonmuseum.ca. WESLEY FLETT NOVEMBER 11 REMEMBER THEM
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he Blossom Valley Singers Tinvite you to experience the joy of the season as they bring you “Middle Ages to Modern Stages: A Christmas Journey”, on December 13th, 14th and 15th at the Prince Charles Auditorium. A festive re-telling of holiday favorites that span the centuries from the 1500’s to the modern day, the concert will showcase the 80+ voices of the choir in stunning renditions of Mozart, Handel and Vivaldi. Attendees will enjoy timeless classics such as “Holy Night”, magical modern pieces like “Walking in the Air” PHOTO: CRESTON VALLEY SINGERS from The Snowman, and a stirring piece written for the hit movie Home Alone. Sure to please all musical on Flutes, Paul Christensen and tastes, this year’s selections will Laura From on Trumpets, with Fall is Here fire your heart with the spirit of the special presentations from smaller Time to refresh your hair, season, warming you with memories groups within the choir, and all with a new cut or colour. of years gone by and the joy of brought together by the awesome MCs Starla and Lindy Ek. • Over 25 years moments still to come. The concert experience will be directed by the multi-talented Please join the Blossom Valley • European trained Anita Stushnoff, and supported by Singers as they bring you a • Cut and design the “King of the Ivory Keys” Monte celebration of Christmas old and • Colours and foils Anderson, featuring soloists Lynne new. ♥ • Perms Hopcraft and Reuben Huscroft, For more information please visit www. • Special Caroline Martin and Brenda Draper blossomvalleysingers.org occasion hair Come see Ildiko at Providing Excellence 12th Avenue Hair and Esthetics Book your appointment today! in Client Service. 250.428.0076 Discovery Real Estate Michael Carpenter 2 Offices to Serve You 1013 Canyon St., Creston 30 years 106 33rd Ave. S., Hwy. 3, Erickson Office 250-428-2234 • Toll Free 1-877-428-2234 Broker /Owner [email protected] Cell: 250-428-6594 www.remaxcreston.com 125-12th Avenue, North, Creston
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22 www.ilovecreston.com November 2019 Entertainment A Perfect Way to Ring in the Season BY BRIAN LAWRENCE Greentree is one of a half-dozen he holiday season will come to newcomers, including 10-year-old TCreston a little early this year, Kailynn Gill (who plays Waverly’s when Footlighters Theatre Society granddaughter, Susan). Many other opens its 25th season with the long-time Footlighters members musical White Christmas. A cast are joined by seasoned veterans, and band of about 35 will take to the including Jacqui Vezina, who stage at the Prince Charles Theatre previously played leading roles in from November 28th to 30th to Pride and Prejudice and Aladdin, present the stage adaptation of the and Doug and Yvonne Johns, who 1954 film. are returning to Footlighters after a two-decade absence. “This is a perfect way to ring in the Christmas season,” says director For Christine Park, who has Brian Lawrence. “With Irving previously played smaller and Berlin’s stirring music, this show is ensemble roles, this is her first funny and poignant and joyful — chance to tackle a leading role in a everything you’d expect if you’re a Footlighters production. fan of the movie.” “I love playing Judy Haynes The story follows the song-and- because I get to draw on my dance dance team of Bob Wallace (played background and put on a fun show,” by Bonners Ferry’s Adam Weaver) says Park, who will joined onstage and Phil Davis (Tom Greentree) as by Jacqui Vezina as her character’s they join forces with sister act Betty sister, Betty. “I get to tap, waltz and Tom Greentree (as Phil Davis) and (Jacqui Vezina) and Judy Haynes perform Broadway-style jazz. The Christine Park (as Judy Haynes) rehearsing White Christmas movie is one of one of several dance numbers from White (Christine Park) to stage a show Christmas. Brian Lawrence photo that will keep retired Gen. Henry my favourites and I watch it around Waverly (Doug Johns) from losing the holidays every year, so I’m so his Vermont inn, where he lives excited to get to be a part of a live with his doting housekeeper, Martha production of this show.” Watson (Yvonne Johns). The leading With a score requiring intricate roles have been both challenging harmonies and numerous and fun for the actors. several dance numbers — led by “I love working with such a music director Leah Darby and dedicated group of people, all choreographer Kate Webb — White committed to learning together Christmas is sure to inspire the and offering the Creston Valley an Christmas spirit. amazing Christmas show,” says Tom “It’s a story of real Christmas Greentree, making his Footlighters generosity, where people who’ve debut. “I also really enjoy being received so much scheme together stretched as a performer. While I to pull off a crazy Christmas have had lots of singing experience, surprise, all for the benefit of a I haven’t danced very much, so struggling friend,” says Greentree. Adam Weaver (as Bob Wallace) sings “Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep” to Kailynn Gill (as Susan putting it all together for Phil Davis “White Christmas sets a beautiful Waverly) while rehearsing a scene from White makes for a real learning curve.” tone for coming season.” ♥ Christmas. Brian Lawrence photo
November 2019 www.ilovecreston.com 23 Entertainment 7th Siding Festival of Film BY KERRY MCARTHUR here is some serious filmmaking Ttalent in the Creston Valley, and the 7th Siding Festival of Film is stoked to celebrate it this month. Filmmakers from Yahk to Riondel and beyond have submitted feature- length movies, animated films, documentaries, music videos, experimental movies and more to this first-ever local film festival, to be held at Creston’s Tivoli Theatre and Erickson’s The Venue from November 15th to 17th, 2019.
The Festival opens with a Still from The Sun Pipe Ceremony; art by Alison Masters, narration/music by Gary Deatherage major retrospective of works by internationally renowned animator (2015), Curtis and Silmara Emde’s “It was so wonderful working with Richard Reeves, whose handmade Out of the Interior: Survival of Gary that I was looking for other films are made frame by frame by the SmallTown Cinema in British projects,” she says. “I’d listened to drawing both the picture and the Columbia (2017) and potentially his audio novel, Sun Pipes for the soundtrack directly onto film. He two other features by local film Dreamers (2002), so a few years creates animation as visual music, producers, are already known to ago, I said to him, ‘That really resulting in a unique cinematic Creston moviegoers. Tivoli Theatre needs to be illustrated.’” experience. owner Bonnie Geddes says these The resulting collaboration, which films were such audience-pleasers A number of the festival’s feature- draws upon thrillers, Aboriginal during their initial run at her theatre length submissions, including legend and Deatherage’s own that she’s decided to host them Sarah Kapoor’s The Bad Mother experiences in Vietnam, is an again. experimental, dreamlike marriage “Plus, in honour of this theatre’s of music and paintings, narrated by For those curious about the 81st birthday on Monday, November its original creator. “To have such Festival’s title, “7th Siding” 18, we’re hoping to show the 1938 a gifted and productive person as was the original name given musical that was the first movie ever Alison participate in the creative to play at the Tivoli,” she says. process has been incredibly to Creston (at the turn of the fulfilling,” Deatherage notes. last century, the town was Another entry in this year’s festival is a unique program created The festival is also pleased to note the seventh railway siding by two local filmmakers: artist it has received film submissions between Kitchener and Alison Masters and musician Gary from the Lower Kootenay Band Sirdar). Kudos to Boswell Deatherage. The two began working and three out-of-region areas, together six years ago, when including Victoria, the Okanagan writer/instructor Luanne Deatherage composed 35 pieces of and Dawson Creek. ♥ Armstrong for suggesting music to accompany an existing film For a complete program and information of Masters’ paintings, which had about ticket prices/packages, visit this unique moniker. www.kootenayfilmsociety.com. been animated by Richard Reeves.
24 www.ilovecreston.com November 2019 Arts Learn to Learn BY FLY IN THE FIBRE eople take classes for many Pdifferent reasons. Sometimes they want to learn a new skill, sometimes they like the social setting, and then there are those that want to just expand their understanding of a certain topic. No matter the reason, when you attend a class you become a student and believe it or not, there are certain rules and boundaries that you should keep in mind when you are learning. Now understand that everyone has their personal hang-ups around learning, we all do. Every time we learn a new process we take it all in- the learning environment, the responses of people around us, and our usually not-so-nice inner voices are contributing as well. Also, the Felting piece by Mel Joy fact that your are trying to get your brain and/or hands to do something 2. You are not the important person be bringing those items you have totally new adds to the frustrations. in the class. Respect the others been saving for 30 years that may The more aware of them we are at around you, keep your exuberance have lost their useful life. Explore the time, the better we can control or irritation to yourself and don’t with these later when you haven’t or adjust to what is taking place in be the chatty kathy that annoys paid money to have an expected the room. everyone. outcome. ♥ Here are a couple of tips though 3. Let the teacher be the teacher. For more about Fly in the Fibre visit to make sure that your learning www.flyinthefibre.ca Your knowledge and learning path process and the learning is important to you but everyone environment is as positive as it can is there to learn from the teacher. be. There are ways to share knowledge CHECK OUT OUR 1. Most importantly- allow yourself appropriately, make sure you are MONTHLY CLASSES to learn. Make ugly things. Do not choosing those ways. Just an extra www.flyinthefibre.ca go to the class expecting you are tip, very rarely does the teacher · Needle Felting · Wet Felting going to make the best thing you want instruction from you at this · Knitting · Mixed Media · Fly Tying have ever done or learn the most time. · Acrylic Pouring · Watercolour · & more! important thing that will change 4. Use the materials that are your life forever. Don’t put that suggested or better yet, buy much stress on yourself, your the supplies straight from the learning experience should be fun. 139 10th Avenue North | 250.402.6072 instructor. This isn’t the time to YARN | FIBRE | COFFEE | LOCAL ART
November 2019 www.ilovecreston.com 25 Arts 43rd Annual Creston Arts and Craft Fair CRESTON VALLEY ARTS COUNCIL
hose who like to keep annual successful accomplishments of the Creston, Canyon and Crawford Ttraditions alive will want to Arts Council. As usual, over sixty Bay, glass work, jewellery, and attend the 43rd Annual Christmas exhibitors from the Creston Valley woodwork ranging from driftwood Arts and Craft Market between and the Kootenay region will be art to cutting boards to signs. There 9:00am and 4:00pm on Saturday, attending. will be repurposed garden art as November 23rd, at the Creston and Christmas markets originated in well as up-cycled clothing and District Community Complex. Germany, the first recorded one mittens, natural dyed and hand being in Munich in 1310. Over painted silks. Also there will be “One of the most popular the next century the idea spread fresh handcrafted wreaths and sales events of the year, throughout Germany into Austria decorations. and France and then to a wider Original art works and prints will with more than 1800 European market. The largest be on sale, not to mention unique people coming through annual Christmas market today sewing gifts, quilts and knitwear is held in Cologne, Germany and along with wearable art. Local the doors” attracts over 4 million visitors soapers and herbalists have crafted annually. In Austria, Vienna’s a wide selection of soaps, creams The Christmas Arts and Crafts December Market, considered a and herbal remedies. Market, sponsored by the Creston forerunner of Christmas markets, In addition to arts and crafts, there Valley Arts Council, is one of dates back to 1298. will also be a great selection of the most popular sales events of This year’s Christmas Arts and foods and edibles, from hand-made the year, with more than 1800 Crafts Market is sure to have chocolates and candy to preserves, people coming through the doors something for everyone, with last year. It is one of the ongoing products ranging from potters from
26 www.ilovecreston.com November 2019 Arts spices and home baking, including Just across the parking lot at the artists and arts-related groups gluten-free items. There will also Rotocrest Hall, the Images Art throughout the Creston Valley Arts be a selection of wines and spirits Show and Sale will be running Council’s mandated area, which grown and crafted in the valley. from 9:00am until 5:00pm on stretches from Yahk to Riondel. November 23rd and from 11:00am The Council would like to thank Contributing to the cultural ideals until 4:00pm on Sunday, November of the market will be the Creston Anne Fetterly once again for her 24th. Admission to the Market is a year-long dedication to organizing Valley Hospital Tuck Shop with a cash donation to the Creston Food selection of their products, as well the market, as well as the large Bank, and there will be a raffle group of willing volunteers, as the Creston Valley Museum. for baskets filled with items from without whom the Annual Footlighters will be selling vendors of the sale at the door that Christmas Arts and Crafts Market you won’t want to miss. could not take place. ♥ “Christmas markets Profits from the Christmas Arts and Further information is available on the Arts Council’s originated in Germany, Crafts Market are used to support website at ww.crestonvalleyartscouncil.ca the first recorded one being in Munich in 1310”
tickets to their next show, White Christmas, based on the 1954 movie and featuring the music of Irving Berlin, which will be staged at the Prince Charles Theatre at 7:30pm on November 28th through 30th. A special art show, Home is Where the Art Is, will take place in the Erickson Room, featuring art from PCSS students, senior Homelinks students, as well as the intermediate class from Wildflower School. Artists from the area have been working with classes and presenting mini-workshops on watercolor, drawing, collage and printmaking. The show will run the same hours as the Arts and Craft Market, with an opening reception taking place on Friday November 22nd at 7:00pm. This show is one of a series of events throughout the last year to help the Creston Valley Arts Council celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of its inauguration.
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SUBMITTED BY CRESTON VALLEY WINECRAFTERS presentation. Toss with oil, salt and AND U-BREW pepper. Place peppers on grill, erve these vibrant tapas with cut-side-down. Grill for 2 minutes accompaniments such as sliced S or just until slightly charred on Serrano ham, chorizo and crusty bread for a timeless casual spread cut sides. Remove to a tray, to enjoy with a glass of Terremoto. arrange cut-side-up. Ingredients: Blend cream cheese with Manchego cheese, olives, 12 multicoloured mini bell peppers mayonnaise, (approx.) 1 tbsp olive oil parsley, garlic and paprika until Pinch salt and pepper well combined. Pipe or spoon 4 oz cream cheese, softened cheese 1 cup shredded Manchego cheese mixture into pepper halves. cup finely chopped Manzanilla (Peppers can be made ahead and olives (with pimentos) reserved in refrigerator for up to 2 . cup mayonnaise days.) 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley Line grill with foil; place peppers, 1 large clove garlic, minced stued-side-up, on grate. Cook, . tsp smoked or Spanish paprika barbecue lid down, for 6 to 7 Toasted sliced almonds and minutes or until cheese is oozy and additional chopped parsley (optional) bottoms are lightly charred. Let stand for at least 5 minutes before Method: serving. Serve warm or at room Preheat grill to medium-high temperature. Garnish with almonds PAIR WITH: LE19 TERREMOTO (400°F/200°C). TEMPRANILLO and parsley (if using). Halve peppers, remove seeds and For more information on wine and wine making ribs but keep stems intact for Yield: 24 stuffed pepper halves please visit www.cvwinecrafters.com
28 www.ilovecreston.com November 2019 Health in practise, the side effects of an Is it Worth a Shot? injection are minimal and hardly worth mentioning compared to BY JESSE MORETON, seek further medication attention the side effects of oral, long term BSc DC through injections or surgery. use. Side effects should be a This seems to be the minority but concern for someone who takes is warranted in some instances. prednisone daily over a period hat do you do when the (3) You give up, do nothing of years, for example. I believe Wgoing gets tough? You have and get grumpy. This isn’t my the pros outweigh the cons when a pain you can’t shake. You’ve recommended choice. your suffering and you’ve tried waited and hoped it would go Today I’m going to begin everything else. It’s worth a shot. away on its own. Then you try discussing what I often describe Pun intended. your own home remedies; heat, as the next step; injections. ice, over the counter pain killers Injections should be a legitimate and anti-inflammatories. The consideration when the going gets Next time we’ll be taking a closer pain is still there. Then you hear tough. Having said that, I realize look at other type of injections. about someone like me. You try I’ve lost chiropractic treatment. It helps but half my doesn’t give you total relief. You audience decide to see your doctor and they because suggest another line of therapy. when I Eventually you go through the bring it up list; physiotherapy, massage or in practice acupuncture to name a few. It’s still some are not getting better. What do you do adamantly now? opposed. Maybe before I get too far, I should They’ve prequel the rest of my thoughts either with some caveats. Not everyone talked fits the mold. Most pains do go with away with time and treatment. someone Some pains are the result of things who that will not change and some responded Although cortisone is the most conditions are known to be made poorly or they simply don’t want common and in my opinion the worse with what I’m about to to venture outside the realm of most effective, there are other suggest. Check with your doctor or conservative therapy. options. Prolotherapy uses more other health practitioner for their The most common type of natural substances like dextrose thoughts. injection for joint pain is (sugar water) or saline (salt water). Now back to my question: cortisone. Cortisone is a strong Prolotherapy also encompasses “What do you do now?” In my anti-inflammatory. It seems to platelet rich plasma (PRP) therapy experience there are three options. work especially well for things and stem cell therapy. Lastly, we’ll (1) You accept your limitations like ongoing sacroiliac (SI) joint briefly consider ozone injections. and cope with a mixture of strain and hip bursitis. Cortisone Stay tuned! ♥ treatment, medication and lifestyle is a corticosteroid and as such For more information about Moreton Chiropractic adjustments. This seems to be comes with a list of side effects. visit http://moretonchiropractic.blogspot.com the most practised route. (2) You However, as I stress to patients
November 2019 www.ilovecreston.com 29 Sports 2019/2020 Thunder Cats Leadership Core CRESTON VALLEY THUNDER CATS following his long-time coach Nick rookie. Now the longest tenured Redding up to Creston in a move player on the team, he knows the aptain – Andrew Clark he can look back on and feel good ins and outs of the organization CAndrew Clark is one of the about. “I love it here, it was a good well, and is proud to be able to most veteran players currently in change from Spokane, good to get bring that type of knowledge to the Kootenay International Junior out of town a little bit … moving the table. “A lot of people have Hockey League (KIJHL) with up here I’ve learned a lot about questions for me because I’ve almost 200 games under his belt life and just matured a lot.” One of been here so long, it’s great to over a five-year KIJHL career. the biggest changes was trying to just help them out. Leading by The majority of his time was spent understand Canadians’ affinity for example on the ice comes easy to with the Spokane Braves, as he is maple syrup. “It was weird for me Small, he plays in all situations a native of Spokane, Washington, when I first moved up here, maple - even strength, powerplay, and but last season’s trade saw him syrup’s a big thing, but I’m used to penalty kill - but leading by it now.” While he may be slightly example off the ice is also an more Canadian off the ice than important to the 19-year-old. when he first arrived, he’s still the He feels his strengths lie in his Come out & same player he was on the ice and attitude, and ability to keep is enjoying the responsibility of everyone’s spirits high regardless cheer on your wearing the ‘C’ on his jersey. of the situation. “The first few weeks were a little local Junior B Team! Alternate Captain – Josh Dalquist NOVEMBER tough but now I’m settling in a Home Games 7:30 pm little bit. It’s definitely a bigger It’s not every season that a brand- Friday, November 1st role but we have a good group of new player gets to wear a letter on vs Fernie Ghostriders guys here...” A big challenge for a their jersey, but that’s reality for Saturday, November 2nd defenseman Josh Dalquist who, vs Columbia Valley Rockies captain is finding the line between PARENTS WEEKEND being seen as a respected leader, in his second season (first with Friday, November 8th but also as one of the boys. “I the Cats), was given an ‘A’ by vs Beaver Valley Nitehawks kind of have to choose the right Redding. Dalquist exploded out Saturday, November 9th of the gate with a four-game point vs Golden Rockets times to be joking and fun, but streak where he put up two goals Friday, November 15th there’s a time to be serious as well. vs Osoyoos Coyotes Honestly I’m still working on and seven assists in that span. It SPONSOR APPRECIATION finding that balance.” was the perfect start for a guy who Sunday, November 17th - 6pm Start wants his play on the ice to do all vs North Okanagan Knights Alternate Captain – Carson Small the talking. “I’m not really the A third-year player in the KIJHL, kind of guy that’s going to yell at Creston Carson Small has spent his everybody. I’m more of a lead by Valley whole Jr. B career with the Cats, example kind of guy who going hitting the 100-games-played to just be quiet and point guys in THUNDER CATS mark on October 5th in Spokane. the right direction.” From Calgary, Visit us online at Plucked from Lethbridge, Alberta, Dalquist entered the www.crestonvalleythundercats.com Alberta by Brad Tobin and Jeff league last season with Fernie, but Regular Season Gate Admission: Wagner ahead of the 2017 season, was acquired in the Tyler Witzke Adult (19-64) $10 Senior (65+) $8 Youth (6-18) $6 he had an immediate impact on trade. ♥ Family (2 adults + 2 youth) $30 the team in an offensive role with For more information visit each additional youth $4 a steady 0.5 points per game as a www.crestonvalleythundercats.com
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