Bringing the FREE Creston Valley together. May 2013

Out of Sight Margaux Allard’s artwork dazzles – even discounting her disability

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The Magazine feature story I Love Creston Magazine is produced monthly and What’s my line? distributed free of charge by Margaux Allard has evolved into a full-time artist thanks to some I Love Creston Marketing Ltd. technology and a simple hand-held magnifying tool that helps Reproduction in whole or in part 5 without permission is prohibited. negate severe visual impairment. Any advertisements or graphics Front cover and feature story photos courtesy of Margaux Allard, Krazy Kat Lady Studio & Gallery. designed in-house are property of I Love Creston Marketing Ltd. and may not be used in any other medium without permission. what’s inside Views expressed in the magazine does not necessarily reflect those Town Hall History of the company. 8 Four new MDs so far. 24 Celebrating the steamship era. Letters to the Editor First Nations Letters to I Love Creston Magazine 9 Turn page on dark chapters. Labour may be emailed to office@ 26 Is “normal” overrated? ilovecreston.com or mailed to RDCK Box 143, Creston, BC, V0B 1G0. 10 DriveABLE program Sports Letters may be edited for clarity off track. 27 T-Cats seek new directors. and space. Community Pets I Love Creston Marketing Ltd. 13 Wine Art tops social 30 The joys of a shared Box 143, Creston, BC V0B 1G0 calendar. outing. Ph/Fx: 250.428.2631 Real Estate Health [email protected] 14 33 www.ilovecreston.com RE/MAX marks 25 years Understanding sciatica. in the Valley. Martial Arts Blossom Festival 34 Masters convene for 16 Fun for all ages at the convention. Valley’s annual funfest. Wellness Wildlife 35 Bright future for Creston. COOLEST 23 Centre springing to life. KOOTENAY WEBSITE www.ilovecreston.com May 2013 3 this issue pursuit as a building supply distributor “Know that they’re just people (who) Guest meant moving to a city. want to try to fit into society like From the editor Instead he took on a line of work that everyone else,” she says. “Take a little hat Creston is a much-loved routinely exceeds 60 hours per week, extra time to try to help them. It Tlocation is hardly a secret. More not allowing for a lot of leisure time. would make life much easier. fascinating is the variety of ways in When possible he indulges a passion for “I’ll meet people and they’ll see my which the affection comes about. trying to land the proverbial “big one” art and say, ‘Oh, you’re so lucky. I Take the case of a couple of transplants on Kootenay Lake. (“Which I haven’t, can’t do anything,’ and I think what featured in this month’s edition of but you’ve got to keep trying, right?”) people have to stop doing is, first of I Love Creston, Michael Carpenter Real estate is cyclical, and he’s seen his all, don’t compare yourself to anyone. (whose RE/MAX Discovery Real Estate share of highs and lows. “In 1996 there When you see somebody who can do agency just turned 25) and cover story were seven offices in this town and 40 something, use it to inspire yourself, artist Margaux Allard, a.k.a. Krazy Kat Realtors,” he says, whereas now there to find the thing within yourself that Lady. are three agencies. you can do. Each and every one of us has a skill. Carpenter was somewhat of an But Carpenter found “a lot of comfort outdoorsman growing up in Colorado, in doing business here. Creston doesn’t “Instead of envying or kind of dreaming of one day moving to “either boom, doesn’t bust. No one gets rich. coveting what other people do, use it Alaska or Canada” and winding up in If I wanted to get rich I would have as an inspiration.” northern B.C. Then he got wind of moved to Vancouver or Kelowna. There is plenty of that to be found in the Creston Valley through a friend “It seemed like we had kind of a the following pages, so let’s get who had been stationed here with the cushion around us, and the world started.  RCMP. could be going to hell in a handbasket “He had pictures of Creston and stories and Creston would just seem to motor of the beauty, the hunting and the along and didn’t seem to be affected by fishing, and he vowed he was going what was happening out there.” to retire here,” Carpenter says. “So we Despite rising global influences that Mailbag checked it out and fell in love with it. It can wreak havoc even on people in (Letters and emails to the editor are was in April (1978) and the lake up in remote hamlets like this one, “we live in printed as written with the exception of Fort St. James was still frozen and there a special place in terms of economics,” profanity, slander or defamation) was three feet of snow on the ground. he says. “I truly feel blessed that we can We drove down the (Salmo-Creston) live in Western Canada.” Thank you, Wendy! summit at night and woke up in the Allard, meanwhile, followed a more A.R.K. is so appreciative of your morning and it’s green and lush and traditional east-to-west migration to support for Creston House! gorgeous.” Creston (that is the norm; just ask The mention on the cover and He and wife Beth were back to stay Carpenter), having entered the world in the article on page 21 of the April within six months, starting out “on a Saskatchewan and spent time in Alberta edition of the I Love Creston little hobby farm close to Kitchener along the way. She helped her parents magazine is so incredible! (where we) raised our two sons.” move here and was subsequently drawn to follow. Thank you! Thank you! “The quality of life in Creston, as far After her dad died at the hands of a Sincerely, as I’m concerned, is unsurpassed,” Diana Wedge Carpenter says. “I’ve travelled as far “careless driver” in 2008 she stopped drawing for two years until husband as China, Tibet, New Zealand, to Dear friends, the tippy top of Norway – the most Dave suggested she work out her melancholy in her backyard studio. Thank you very much for featuring northern post in Europe – a lot of my article in the December issue. places in Europe, the Caribbean, and “It’s like a therapy for me,” admits I am so glad to be able to share I have not come by a more beautiful Allard, who is legally blind – not that my experience. It is positive and valley with a higher quality of life than you’d ever guess from the quality of her enlightening. My message has the Creston Valley.” work. inspired others and helped them A refusal to leave Creston led to him Perhaps that’s one reason she’s so to have hope in difficult situations. entering the real estate business in attracted to Creston, given its high Believe and you will achieve. the mid-’80s, when maintaining proportion of residents with disabilities. Thank you, employment in either his trade as a Be open to what they can contribute, is Jeanne Marie Plante baker and pastry chef or secondary her advice.

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Photos courtesy of Margaux Allard, Krazy Kat Lady Studio & Gallery.

Krazy Kat Lady struts her stuff in cozy Creston gallery

o examine one of Margaux Allard’s intricate pencil “I’m still like that. I want people to enjoy it in whatever Tdrawings is to marvel at the imagination and detail – way they choose. I use the visual impairment as an and that’s before finding out she is legally blind. afterthought. ‘Oh, by the way, Margaux is visually Allard wouldn’t want it any other way. impaired.’ ” “At first I never associated my art with my visual Allard shrugs it off as a “quirk of nature” when asked how impairment,” says the artist who goes by the moniker it’s possible to produce such accomplished pieces despite Krazy Kat Lady. “I didn’t want people to say, ‘Oh, the having no sight in one eye and 10-per-cent vision in the blind artist can draw.’ I wanted my artwork to stand on other, the result of optic-nerve damage suffered in an its own merit. incubator as a days’ old infant.

www.ilovecreston.com May 2013 5 feature Finally, Allard’s mother decided to frame some of the salvaged items and display them at a craft show in “I draw what people Creston where she was helping out at a friend’s booth. “She phoned me the next day and said, ‘You sold a don’t see because I see piece.’ I said, ‘Really?’ ” says Allard, who was living in the world so differently,” Whitecourt, Alta., but would soon follow her parents to Creston, where in both the literal and they had retired. figurative senses” “I helped them move, fell in love with the place and ended up moving here as well,” she says, “in my early 20s, which is usually when people move away Her home-based studio and gallery on Murdoch Street from Creston. Something about it just showcases a diverse inventory of drawings and acrylic appealed to me.” paintings representing genres such as fantasy, surrealism, She arrived in ’86 and subsequently First Nations, Goth and animals – in particular, cats. lived off and on in Alberta, Idaho and “I love cats,” says the owner of no fewer than five felines. the Okanagan but, like the proverbial “I like their personalities. They can be very whimsical cat, “I always seem to come back.” creatures.” She drew further inspiration from Whimsy aside, Allard delights in darkness, professing Dave Allard, whom she met here and an affinity for dull, rainy weather, classic horror flicks married 15 years ago. He built the (heavy on chills, light on gore) and the paranormal, all of backyard gallery that opened in 2008, which influence what shows up on the paper. She’s even helped her obtain grants for investing got a haunted-house diorama on display, complete with in higher-end computer and printer graveyard, which evokes Tim Burton. technology and encourages her to pursue art full time. Questions from a friend about her artwork one day prompted Allard to conclude that “I draw what people “My work really started to get better don’t see because I see the world so differently,” in both when I met my husband,” Allard says the literal and figurative senses. “(It’s) almost a spiritual, of the graphic artist employed by ethereal thing, and also that I do physically see the world D-Signs and Design Services. “I’m differently.” fortunate that I can indulge my art, and he wants me to. The Regina-born offspring of a German father and Lakota mother, Allard loved to draw even as a young child “but “Now the job is to figure out how to never recognized myself as a marketable artist until my take it from hobby to career to making early 20s.” She credits her mom with opening her eyes in money . . . and do that without that regard after Allard discovered she could draw more becoming too commercialized, effectively with a magnifying glass. because there’s nothing more sad than “It was just a single lens, similar to a jeweller’s loop, and commercialized art. That’s not who I it really made a difference in the detail of my work,” says am.” the 47-year-old, who now employs a tool with three, five- The gallery plays a role in exposing power lenses. “I had done a few drawings with this type Allard’s art, as do presences on of magnifying glass and gave them to my folks. Facebook, the Web site deviantART “It was just a hobby. I threw a lot of stuff out and my and Etsy (“like eBay but for arts and mom would be digging it out of the garbage.” crafts”).

6 May 2013 feature Allard is on the route of an art bus tour that sees up to artwork at Black Bear Books and is planning a second 40 people at a time cramming into her gallery, belongs to personal art show. Artwalk, participates in Arts and Culture Week and the “I didn’t really know how to market my art and, honestly, Creston Valley Bird Fest, regularly attends the Creston I’m an artist, not a marketer. That’s the most difficult Valley Farmers’ Market and other craft fairs, displays part,” says Allard, who dreams of breaking into upscale tourist locales like Whistler and Banff. Thanks to the new printer, Allard expanded her line of original work to include prints, calendars and cards, and the gift of a camera from her mom two years ago took her in another direction: nature photography. “I’m having a great deal of fun with photography and I’ve sold quite a bit,” Allard says. “The zoom on the lens acts like a magnifying glass, so what I normally can’t see with my naked eye, the minute I put my camera up I see the world completely differently. It’s really opened up a new world for me.” If her accomplishments hearten some or educate others, so be it. “I’ve had to deal with a great deal of discrimination because of my sight,” says Allard, who has held part- time jobs in the hospitality, banking and graphic-design sectors, “so I really want people to know that there’s people out there with some pretty severe disabilities that do some things a lot of average people can’t do. “You have to be open to people with disabilities and realize they’re capable of fitting into what society considers normal, functional society.” 

For more information on Margaux Allard visit http://kattylady.deviantart.com or facebook at Margaux Allard - Krazy Kat lady Studio & Gallery

“You have to be open to people with disabilities and realize they’re capable of fitting into what society considers normal, functional society”

May 2013 7 town a survey that can be filled out to From the Mayor’s desk provide our group with better data. Story by: Ron Toyota, Mayor of the Town of Creston These forms are available at the Town of Creston office, Creston Valley Physician Recruitment Chamber of Commerce and some local clinics. Program paying dividends Contact me personally at my office or he Town of Creston and Creston The CVHWG anticipates that there by e-mail or telephone to discuss any TValley community are fortunate to are still residents who do not have concerns.  have a 24-hour hospital, as well as four a family physician, and this is a Ron Toyota can be reached by phone at 250-428-2214, e-mail at [email protected] clinics with physicians dedicated to concern. As such, we have developed or on the Web at www.creston.ca. providing health care for residents. These physicians not only see their patients in a clinic, they are also on-call Creston Valley Business Buzz by rotation at the 24-hour emergency room at Creston Valley Hospital We also have our dried cherries, for emergencies that require urgent chocolate covered cherries, and attention. our own pure cherry juice. About six years ago our community We now carry over 60 varieties created a unique Physician Recruitment Cherrybrook of loose leaf tea. We sell teapots, Program to address the provincial Farms, and national concern that most rural Creston, BC mugs and everything you need for communities were experiencing: a a great cup of tea. You can lack of medical doctors to serve their sit on our beautiful deck and population. enjoy a cup of tea as you watch One key to the success of this Cherrybrook Farms is an orchard the garden train go through a program has been funding provided with a very unique fruit stand. scenic town. We stock Dutch by the Regional District Economic We are the only place in Canada imports and a good selection of Development Service, participants being where you can adopt a cherry tree. model railroad supplies. We the Town of Creston and Regional With our membership program carry the best ice cream around, District of Central Kootenay electoral you harvest all the cherries from Island Farms ice cream, made in areas B and C. your own cherry tree. We will BC. A second key to the success of this make sure your tree stays Come visit us at 2931 Hwy 3, program was the creation of a dedicated healthy for you to enjoy all its Creston, BC or visit our website at volunteer committee, the Creston Valley fruits. www.cherrybrookfarms.ca Health Working Group (CVHWG), which outlined a strategy to hire a Creston Valley Business Buzz is proudly sponsored by... professional physician recruiter on contract. The mandate of the recruiter Freedom. Comfort. Peace of mind. was, and continues to be, attendance at Automotive Home Travel Commercial Private Auto physician conferences and acting as a    ICBC liaison with prospective physicians, who   
 are also referred by Health Match B.C. Motor Licensing Roadside Assistance       and Interior Health.     In the last two years our recruiter has been successful in helping four new Automotive Home Travel Commercial permanent physicians relocate to and settle in Creston with their families. As  250.428.5338 A PARTNER OF www.falkins.com well, practising Creston physicians have been assisted with locum placements Interested in being the next Creston Valley Business Buzz? facilitated by our recruiter. Call 250.428.2631 or email o [email protected] 8 May 2013 www.ilovecreston.com lower kootenay band Message from the chief Story by: Jason Louie, Chief, Lower Kootenay Band Learn from mistakes of the past i’suk kyukyit (greetings) from the can guide us to strive to be better KLower Kootenay Band. human beings: I have expressed on numerous The Coyote is known among the occasions over the past years my Ktunaxa as a trickster. Coyote “The Coyote is known love for this beautiful land of Yaqan constantly instigates conflict and among the Ktunaxa Nukiy, also known as the Creston even encourages it. as a trickster” Valley. The Coyote spotted the Grizzly Bear, We all must acknowledge the who was sitting in an open field triumphs and setbacks in our history. enjoying the sun’s spring rays. Coyote My point is, we are all physically Remembering the past can provide immediately began to shout at different but all bleed red, all have direction for the future. Grizzly, saying, “Hey, small eyes, you emotions and all want to be treated can’t see very far, can you?” and then fairly. We all have a place and purpose Past community elders have shared in this world. their stories of a time in this hid behind a rolling hill. community when dining at a local Grizzly heard this insult but paid no I strive to be a good neighbour in our restaurant meant eating a meal in the attention to it. Creston Valley, to live in harmony with our environment and live each kitchen. Aboriginal people were not Coyote peeked his head over the permitted to eat a meal in the main day as if it were my last, for I am not rolling hill and once again shouted, promised tomorrow. dining area of a restaurant. Men, “Hey, small eyes, you can’t see very women and children ordered their far, can you?” Many chapters of our history have meals and ate in the kitchen area. a dark side, a side that should not This got Grizzly Bear’s attention and Shopping in a store would raise be forgotten but forgiven. The dark he was becoming angry. Meanwhile, history must be taught to our children suspicion of shoplifting from Coyote was hidden behind the merchants and oftentimes LKB so we may learn where we do not rolling hill, laughing. Coyote always want our society to return to. members were searched to ensure no got much joy out of belittling others merchandise was stolen. and insulting them. Remembering the past creates a future that is ours to build, sculpt and All of humanity is unique, regardless Just when Coyote went to peek his of ethnic background or gender. mould, creating a living document head over the rolling hill again he that can be the envy of the rest of There are no races or genders that are had Grizzly Bear standing directly superior to another. the world, the envy that the Creston in front of him. Grizzly Bear struck Valley (Yaqan Nukiy) truly is the most We have come to a crossroads in our Coyote with his mighty paw and beautiful place on Earth. world where we are interconnected to sent Coyote tumbling and yelping in all mankind. We have relations who pain. I may not know all of you reading this are aboriginal, Asian, black and Indo- article but I know I could recognize Despite having poor vision, Grizzly your face as being from Creston. I Canadian, and roots from European relied on his scent to track where countries. may not know all of you but being Coyote was. Grizzly had an amazing from this valley is the connection that To hate any race means a self-hatred; ability to hear, which also alerted him only a valley resident would know. to degrade a gender also degrades to Coyote’s location. Thank you once again for reading, ourselves. Our very existence stems As human beings we may have and all the best. Till next time, taxa.  from both a male and a female. our physical limitations and even Jason Louie can be reached by phone at I share this Ktunaxa legend that developmental challenges. Some of us 250-428-4428, ext. 235, e-mail at has been in existence since time may be tall, some are short, some are [email protected] or on the Web at immemorial and has a moral which light-skinned and some are dark. www.lowerkootenay.com. www.ilovecreston.com May 2013 9 regional district because of a program put in place by Area B News government to help you but which can Story by: John R. Kettle, RDCK Area B director and board chairman actually put you at risk. Doesn’t the irony just want to make you puke? Seniors beware, While there needs to be some this could be you benchmark to help keep bad and dangerous drivers off the road, I he ICBC program DriveABLE In urban areas where mass believe DriveABLE misses the mark is one of those not-so-good news transportation is available, seniors T when addressing seniors. stories for many seniors who, based would have the option of other forms on age, may find themselves caught of transportation. In rural areas where Maybe the answer is a standard driving off guard when they go in for a we do not have mass transit, seniors test for all drivers that reflects our driving physical. who lose their licence because of age abilities regardless of age every time we renew our licences – a free test so we Whatever happened to no and limited abilities appear to be don’t cause an increase in the already discrimination because of age, thrown to the wolves. high premiums we pay to ICBC. The colour, ethnicity or religious or sexual A senior living in Lister or Yahk or interesting thing is, statistics show it is preference? Kitchener, or for that matter anywhere not seniors who are the problem. A couple of weeks ago an interesting outside the Town of Creston, will The most disturbing thing about lady named Tilly called me and asked have two options: 1) bum rides from DriveABLE is drawing into the me to help her fight to get her driver’s your neighbours while swallowing equation the one person most of us licence back. I was intrigued by her your pride after having driven all your trust the most, our doctor. This is story so I went to her home to meet life; and, 2) keep driving yourself to where I really believe we need some with her. the store and doctor’s office and other appointments because you have no transparency. Tilly was very engaging, sharp as other options. I can’t think of anything more a tack and hopping mad about unsettling than sitting in my doctor’s losing her licence because of a For the first time in your senior years office in a gown in my underwear (bad doctor’s report and a program called you will now become a lawbreaker DriveABLE. This program required her to take a driver’s test in the hills of Nelson. First off, Tilly lives in Erickson, so why in the world would she be going to Nelson for a driver’s test? The answer: DriveABLE. Now here is the two-edged part of this story. Some parts of DriveABLE are realistic, albeit discriminatory against seniors. Some folks of all ages should not be driving and should have other arrangements made for them. “While there needs to be some benchmark In the event you are one of those to help keep bad and dangerous drivers folks, everything works well right up until the time you are told you will off the road, I believe DriveABLE misses the be losing your driver’s licence. mark when addressing seniors”

10 May 2013 www.ilovecreston.com regional district visual, I know) worried about a driver’s the runaround by bureaucrats and get this program, which I frankly find licence physical and a new mole my politicians alike who don’t want to discriminatory against seniors, to be wife found on my back. deal with this issue and who just reviewed. I am now officially a senior If you are there for your driver’s want her to go away. at some restaurants and feel we need to take a stand concerning programs physical you may be subjected to a Thank goodness Tilly is a fighter and that don’t work as intended. cognitive test as part of the physical. refuses to go away. She tells me she is If you say No to the cognitive test you in her mid-70s and is now bumming Your vote is your way of saying will not pass your physical and you rides from her 91-year-old neighbour how you feel. It is a powerful tool may lose your licence. to get groceries and medicines while in governance. Use it or suffer the If you fail the cognitive test you may her new car sits idle in the driveway. consequences of not voting. also lose your licence or, as in the case She has started a petition to have We need to keep what few rights we of Tilly, you may also be forced to take this program overturned or at least seem to have left. DriveABLE, unless a driving test in the hills of Nelson. reviewed. it’s fixed, should drive off into the Are you kidding me? This is help for Consider signing this petition. I sunset.  Friday S seniors? signed her petition and will help her For more information visit www.rdckareab.ca. eptember 6 I can tell you honestly, because of my fear of doctors’ offices and needles, that I would come across as a blubbering idiot who should probably 2013 be institutionalized. The worst part is the doctor is apparently not required to tell you that you have the right to refuse to take this test. Not advising patients of this right is just plain wrong. I hope doctors who deliver this test will have the courtesy to advise their patients that this cognitive test may be needed to see if they can drive. In my opinion, patients should also be given the right to say No to the test. So, back to Tilly and her dilemma concerning her situation with Remember to plant/save a DriveABLE causing her to lose her little extra for your entry into the licence. She has now lost her licence Fall Fair: owers, fruit, vegetables, because of a “mental test” administered grain, largest/smallest egg. by her doctor and for failing a driving Celebrating 95 years! test in Nelson. Go figure!

The problem, according to her, Fall Fair Guide available is that she has now visited two at the Creston Valley Chamber other doctors who have given her a of Commerce this May clean bill of mental health. She has signed letters attesting to this. She is fighting a system where she is guilty without recourse and is being given Locally Grown, Locally Produced! www.crestonvalleyfallfair.com www.ilovecreston.com May 2013 11 Creston Valley Rotary Club

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COMMUNITY OF CRESTON community Bang for the buck Rotary’s Wine Art delivers “The success on numerous fronts of the hen the Creston Valley Rotary Exposure is what Baillie-Grohman wineries WClub first held a wine-tasting Estate Winery, Wynnwood Cellars, back in 2003 it was primarily an Skimmerhorn Winery and Vineyard, is getting Okanagan affair. The only local and Tabletree juice – along with orders” connection was with a now-defunct typically 10 or so producers from quilting show. the Okanagan – are seeking from Ah, but how some things improve Wine Art. They share samples to with age. grow brand awareness and generate sales, either down the road or on the Ten years later, Rotary wine-tasting spot. has expanded to feature an art show and the refreshments of no fewer “The success of the wineries is than four home-town beverage getting orders,” Toyota says. “That’s producers. the reason they’re coming.” The annual event, now called Wine Rotarian success means raising Art and set for May 31, has become as much money as possible for an outdoor gym about to go up at a lucrative Rotarian fund-raiser, but community causes, though the same location. the fact it now promotes Creston’s immediate entertainment value own burgeoning wine industry is a helps make it a can’t-miss event that “There will be about 15 pieces pleasant development not lost on pumps up both the public and club of exercising equipment,” Toyota organizer Ron Toyota. volunteers. Plenty of networking says of the adult-oriented “green goes on while finger food is gym,” which is already paid for, so “It is kind of neat,” says Toyota, served and people peruse (or even “we have to come up with another who doubles, of course, as the purchase) the artwork, a component project.” Creston mayor. “A lot of times, when introduced in 2006 in conjunction things get going, you try and pick with the Community Arts Council Wine Art attendance topped out something that will have stability, so of Creston. at 300-plus a couple of times and the fact that . . . we’ve managed to Toyota hopes to draw a similar hold it together for creeping on 10 “It’s a big social. A lot of people crowd to the Creston and District years is a big plus. look forward to it. It’s a once-a-year Community Complex this year.  chance to get together,” he says, “It is a bonus that we are seeing noting that the first year “we didn’t wineries in the valley, and I bet we make any money but we had WHERE THE LOCALS GO! will see a few more.” fun.” It’s not by chance entrepreneurs The second wine-tasting two years began putting grapes in the ground AT RENEE’S later turned a modest profit and ROADHOUSE where once apples and cherries they’ve been raising around $5,000 DINER flourished. Creston’s got what it takes. ever since. The cash gets poured LICENSED ROADHOUSE “Of course you don’t just decide into local building projects like Beverages served you’re going to grow (grapes),” Toyota Millennium Park, a birdwatching 9am to close DINER says. “You’ve got to have the right tower at the Creston Valley 01&/

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14 May 2013 www.ilovecreston.com real estate “To augment our income I coined the phrase ‘entremanure’ because I was literally hauling manure from an old ranch in Kitchener to people’s gardens just Greg to keep beans on the table until I got my licence,” says Carpenter, who “became one of (the) top three producers Garbula in my first 10 months.” MLA Candidate Two years later, Carpenter and one of the other “top 3” To Represent opened a branch of the Cranbrook RE/MAX franchise in Creston and was soon joined by Tompkins, the third Nelson- Creston member of the former Century 21 triumvirate.

Creston/Nelson riding Needs Greg Garbula BC Jobs creation and preservation From his rst job parking cars for CP Hotels to his most recent position as General Manager of the Kokanee Springs Golf Resort on the east shore of Kootenay Lake, For the past 15 years Greg knows what is required to get the job done. With the support and shared eort of his wife and three children, Greg has immersed himself in almost everything our great area has to oer, while working tirelessly to promote commerce, tourism and industry, Greg came to realize how the riding of Nelson- Creston is underrepresented in Victoria. “You evolve with what goes And we know Greg will use his experience and work ethic to give us outstanding representation in Victoria. We hope you on in the world and if you don’t, can join us in this exciting journey. you’re left in the smoke” We need your support to get Greg Garbula elected May 14 your Voice for MLA Nelson/Creston Riding.

GREG GARBULA IS about CREATING JOBS “We were doing the lion’s share of the market very AND MAKING LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE FOR FAMILES 1. Restore public con dence in provincial government through controlled quickly,” Carpenter says. “In the 25 years, the majority spending and a balanced budget. of that time my company has enjoyed a majority market 2. Support local businesses and assist in smart growth development share.” creating new jobs in our region. 3. Improve movement of goods and services within our region with Carpenter purchased the local franchise rights in 1991, increased opportunities to markets abroad. 4. Energise the vitality of our community by creating youth and young bought the present Canyon Street building in ’93 and families friendly initiatives. has since opened a satellite office in Erickson. 5. Increased support to our tourism industry. 6. Commitment to continued support and promotion of environmental Creston has “been very good to us,” concedes Carpenter, responsible projects. 7. Promote alternative energy solutions for the diversity and economic who has tried to return the favour by being involved in bene t of our region. the chamber of commerce, economic development and 8. Proactive leadership and access to government funding for shovel ready projects. now-defunct Kiwanis Club over the years. 9. Focused on Healthcare by building relationships and advocating for additional services. He vows to “continue to embrace technology and 10. Working to ensure respect and a greater voice for our seniors and provide a high level of service to our clients.”  minority groups. www.ilovecreston.com May 2013 15 Creston Valley 72nd Annual It’s That Time Again Story by: Hugh Johnston

he Creston Valley Blossom TFestival has brought in a variety of excellent entertainers over the last 71years, but this year’s show will definitely will be different. Finding the right words to describe it will be quite a challenge. It isn’t the first time that a comedian has entertained the overflow crowd, remember the antics of the ventriloquist/magician/comedian a few years back?. So just who is Al Simmons you might ask. Al Simmons could have been born at the turn of the century. The modern day comedy chameleon would have felt right at home beside vaudeville kings Milton Berle, Red Skeleton and Jimmy Durante. Black Bear Books is moving!! Watch for GRAND REOPENING signs at theIn newthose location days, performers would between Bahamas and Mane and Nails around the middle of May! “LIKE” ustreat on audiences Facebook to musicalto comedy be notified of free“A draws creative and crazy genius flash sales with between the now and moving day!routines Congratulations with song, dance, jokes, to Judy Dickson, winnersoul of ofa $100.00 a vaudevillian” shopping spree at Black Bear Books!magic tricks and sight gags.

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16 May 2013 www.ilovecreston.com A creative genius with the soul of a 72nd Annual vaudevillian, Al Simmons Creston Valley continues the tradition of the comedy greats. He is a wizard of one-liners, quick costume changes, out-of-this-world theatrical props, magically becomes a Scotsman who enterprising mother captivated the peculiar musical instruments uses a deflating beach ball to create kids with hushed word games as and other assorted gadgets. Like bagpipe-shrills on his harmonica. she magically transformed soda his predecessors, Al’s constantly Amazingly life-like Ma and Pa straws, salt shakers and paper changing performance style cannot puppets come alive at the breakfast napkins into all sorts of entertaining be pigeonholed. table and shout “I Want A Pancake!” and peculiar items! An eccentric In concert, Al is a one-man cast of And something’s definitely collector of odds and sods, Al’s thousands. Make an appointment fishy with Al’s finny friends – a father encouraged a young Al to with Dr. Simmons, the friendly pyromaniacal piranha and a smokin’ explore and develop his imagination optometrist and his musical eye smoked salmon! and his own fascination for chart. Go on safari for exotic Albert Simmons and his gadgetry. His extended family feathers with explorer Al. Get imagination grew up in Winnipeg, was also made up of punsters, into formation for Al’s “Cry of Manitoba with parents who pranksters and eccentrics, including the Wild Goose,” complete with nourished his creativity with their Al’s Uncle Nick who toured Eastern quilted feathers and honking shoes. own love of storytelling, music and Canada and the US as Steamboat “We fly in formation in the shape old-fashioned fun. Al fondly recalls Harris who was best known for of the letter ‘B’, because we are waiting in a restaurant booth for playing a ukulele built out of a looking for the beach,” says Al. Hel food to arrive while his toilet seat.

Come out and enjoy the festivities during the 72nd Annual Celebrating Creston Valley The Creston Valley Blossom Fest salutes the untiring e orts of the C.O.P.S. volunteers who have faithfully represented their 72 Years organization over the years. Blossom Although their organization has decided to disband, when they heard that the festival of the still needed their input for the parade, they stepped forward to ensure that the Creston Valley parade would go on. Over the years, this Festival hard working group has gotten out of bed May 17th to 20th, 2013 before 6 am on parade day to place their Blossom numbered milk bottles in the parking lot behind the high school. This painstaking task is vital in ensuring that the parade is in a well Festival organized order. Everything runs on a time table, and C.O.P.S. always gets it done. Thank you from the Creston Valley Blossom Festival www.creston.ca volunteer board of directors. UI
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18 May 2013 www.ilovecreston.com contributions from some of 72nd Annual Canada’s top studio musicians. Creston Valley In 1995 Al released his brilliant ode to vaudeville, Celery Stalks At Midnight. Named Canada’s Best Children’s Album at the 1995 Juno Counting Feathers/I Collect Rocks. from CNR for $500, fire pole on the Awards, Celery Stalksis a musical Longstreet Press also developed the second floor where you slide down, variety show showcasing a collection song into an illustrated children’s into a padded, pillow playroom. of big band classics from the 30s book. Al is in his mid fifties but he has the and 40s as well as Al’s own witty Al’s third album, the Juno-nominated energy a child. If he doesn’t tickle compositions. Featuring such The Truck I Bought From Moe your funnybone and make you laugh, unforgettable classics as “Sam, You features songs about a Gypsy Sock, a then perhaps you are taking life far Made The Pants Too Long,” the Lonely Moose, A Drip Drip Dripping too seriously.  album is filled with tailor-made Tap, and the Dog With The Longest puns and the album’s title track – a Mane In The World. VENDORS WANTED FOR tale of scary scallions, terrifying tomatoes and other menacing Al continues to take his show to fans BLOSSOM FESTIVAL produce lurking in the vegetable both young and young at heart all Creston Valley Blossom Festival needs vendors for the Street Fair garden. over North America. Al, Barbara and their three sons live in Anola, Saturday, May 18, 2013 Al was also awarded a 1996 US Manitoba. A town with less than 200 SPACE IS LIMITED! Parents’ Choice Award of Quality people if you count geese, chickens, To book your space or to book a table call for Celery Stalks At Midnight, as dogs, cats, and fish. Their home is a Bridget Currie well as a coveted Cable Ace Award Simmons original creation in itself, 250-428-5430 between 5-9pm [email protected] nomination for his music video, featuring a real train bunk car bought

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MAY LONG WEEKEND – 2013 COMMUNITY EVENTS (Subject to change) Friday, May 17 to Monday, May 20, 2013 Posted Courtesy of the 72nd ANNIVERSARY CV BLOSSOM FESTIVAL

FRIDAY, MAY 17 LOCATION TIMES SUNDAY, MAY 19 LOCATION TIMES *Creston Museum Creston Museum, 219 Devon St 10am to 3:30pm *Knights of Columbus Western Breakfast Catholic Church Hall 8am to 1pm *Model Railway Creston Museum, 219 Devon St 10am to 3:30 pm *Blossom 5K & 10K Run Canyon Park 9am *C.V. Wildlife Centre Open West Creston 9am to 4pm *CLASSIC CAR SHOW & Entertainment Canyon St 9am to 4pm (10th Ave to 16th Ave) OPENING CONCERT *Lions Club Concession (Selling Chili) Canyon St 10am to 4 pm Starring: AL SIMMONS Great Music & Comedy! - Daniel Huscroft (Pre-Show Performance) *Creston Museum Creston Museum (219 Devon St) 10am to 3:30pm - Citizen of the Year PCSS Theatre 7pm *Model Railway Creston Museum (219 Devon St) 10am to 3:30pm *C.V. Demolition Derby Kitchener, Old Airport – Hw 3 11am *LKB POW WOW Grand Entrance 830 Simon Rd 1pm to 6 pm SATURDAY, MAY 18 LOCATION TIMES (LKB Gymnasium) *Lions Club Breakfast Canyon St (Beside 7-11) 7am to 11am *Blossom Valley Worship Service PCSS Theatre 7pm *Street Fair (Lions Club & TAPS) 11th Avenue N (at Canyon St) 9am to 3pm (Sponsored by Creston Ministerial Assn) *C.V. Wildlife Center Open West Creston 9am to 4pm *C.V. Flying Club -Fly Over (weather permitting) Canyon St 10:45 am MONDAY, MAY 20 LOCATION TIMES PARADE 18th Ave to CV Mall 11am *Creston Museum Creston Museum (219 Devon St) 10am to 3:30pm *Children’s Train Ride, Fun/Games College of the Rockies 12pm to 4pm *Model Railway Creston Museum (219 Devon St) 10am to 3:30pm (Kidapaooza by Success By Six) (16th Ave South) *CHILDREN’S PARADE (Lions Club) Canyon St (12th Ave to 10th Ave) 11am *Therapeutic Riding – Grand Re-Opening 849 Erickson Road 1pm to 3pm *CHILDREN’S PICNIC (Lions Club) Centennial Park Following Parade *Duck Race Creston Aquatic Centre 1pm to 2pm 50 – 50 BUTTON DRAW Centennial Park 12:30pm *Farmer’s Market Next to Chamber of Commerce 9am to 1pm *FREE PUBLIC SWIM (Success by Six) Creston & District 2:15pm to 4:15pm ENTERTAINMENT IN THE PARK Millennium Park 1pm to 3:30pm TENTATIVE – please check updated schedule Community Complex *LKB Pow Wow Grand Entrance 830 Simon Rd. (LKB Gymnasium) 1pm to 5 pm *CV Regional Airport–WINGS & WHEELS 1993 Airport Road, Lister 8am to 3pm *Creston Museum Creston Museum (219 Devon St) 1pm to 5pm - Breakfast - Raffle for Free Airplane Ride *Model Railway Creston Museum (219 Devon St) 1pm to 5pm - Remote Control Demo - Creston Cruisers GOOD FAMILY FUN! *Girls Beach Volleyball Demonstration Creston Community Complex 1pm *NOTE-Events marked by ‘*’ are not events hosted by the CV Blossom (outdoor volleyball area) Festival Assn. The Association assumes no liability or responsibility for these events; however appreciates the organizations involved in *Cherrytown Beatdown Creston Community Complex Doors Open 5:30pm providing these venues to the public They are listed as community Roller Derby & Music – Beer Garden Derby Starts 6:30pm events taking place in the Creston Valley on the May Long Weekend, *LKB POW WOW Grand Entrance 830 Simon Rd. (LKB Gymnasium) 7pm to Midnight for the convenience of residents & visitors. TEEN EVENT- MUSIC (ages 12 – 16) Millennium Park - 7pm to 11pm (inclement weather Legion Hall) www.blossomfestival.ca Creston Valley 72nd Annual

MAY LONG WEEKEND – 2013 COMMUNITY EVENTS (Subject to change) Friday, May 17 to Monday, May 20, 2013 Posted Courtesy of the 72nd ANNIVERSARY CV BLOSSOM FESTIVAL

FRIDAY, MAY 17 LOCATION TIMES SUNDAY, MAY 19 LOCATION TIMES *Creston Museum Creston Museum, 219 Devon St 10am to 3:30pm *Knights of Columbus Western Breakfast Catholic Church Hall 8am to 1pm *Model Railway Creston Museum, 219 Devon St 10am to 3:30 pm *Blossom 5K & 10K Run Canyon Park 9am *C.V. Wildlife Centre Open West Creston 9am to 4pm *CLASSIC CAR SHOW & Entertainment Canyon St 9am to 4pm (10th Ave to 16th Ave) OPENING CONCERT *Lions Club Concession (Selling Chili) Canyon St 10am to 4 pm Starring: AL SIMMONS Great Music & Comedy! - Daniel Huscroft (Pre-Show Performance) *Creston Museum Creston Museum (219 Devon St) 10am to 3:30pm - Citizen of the Year PCSS Theatre 7pm *Model Railway Creston Museum (219 Devon St) 10am to 3:30pm *C.V. Demolition Derby Kitchener, Old Airport – Hw 3 11am *LKB POW WOW Grand Entrance 830 Simon Rd 1pm to 6 pm SATURDAY, MAY 18 LOCATION TIMES (LKB Gymnasium) *Lions Club Breakfast Canyon St (Beside 7-11) 7am to 11am *Blossom Valley Worship Service PCSS Theatre 7pm *Street Fair (Lions Club & TAPS) 11th Avenue N (at Canyon St) 9am to 3pm (Sponsored by Creston Ministerial Assn) *C.V. Wildlife Center Open West Creston 9am to 4pm *C.V. Flying Club -Fly Over (weather permitting) Canyon St 10:45 am MONDAY, MAY 20 LOCATION TIMES PARADE 18th Ave to CV Mall 11am *Creston Museum Creston Museum (219 Devon St) 10am to 3:30pm *Children’s Train Ride, Fun/Games College of the Rockies 12pm to 4pm *Model Railway Creston Museum (219 Devon St) 10am to 3:30pm (Kidapaooza by Success By Six) (16th Ave South) *CHILDREN’S PARADE (Lions Club) Canyon St (12th Ave to 10th Ave) 11am *Therapeutic Riding – Grand Re-Opening 849 Erickson Road 1pm to 3pm *CHILDREN’S PICNIC (Lions Club) Centennial Park Following Parade *Duck Race Creston Aquatic Centre 1pm to 2pm 50 – 50 BUTTON DRAW Centennial Park 12:30pm *Farmer’s Market Next to Chamber of Commerce 9am to 1pm *FREE PUBLIC SWIM (Success by Six) Creston & District 2:15pm to 4:15pm ENTERTAINMENT IN THE PARK Millennium Park 1pm to 3:30pm TENTATIVE – please check updated schedule Community Complex *LKB Pow Wow Grand Entrance 830 Simon Rd. (LKB Gymnasium) 1pm to 5 pm *CV Regional Airport–WINGS & WHEELS 1993 Airport Road, Lister 8am to 3pm *Creston Museum Creston Museum (219 Devon St) 1pm to 5pm - Breakfast - Raffle for Free Airplane Ride *Model Railway Creston Museum (219 Devon St) 1pm to 5pm - Remote Control Demo - Creston Cruisers GOOD FAMILY FUN! *Girls Beach Volleyball Demonstration Creston Community Complex 1pm *NOTE-Events marked by ‘*’ are not events hosted by the CV Blossom (outdoor volleyball area) Festival Assn. The Association assumes no liability or responsibility for these events; however appreciates the organizations involved in *Cherrytown Beatdown Creston Community Complex Doors Open 5:30pm providing these venues to the public They are listed as community Roller Derby & Music – Beer Garden Derby Starts 6:30pm events taking place in the Creston Valley on the May Long Weekend, *LKB POW WOW Grand Entrance 830 Simon Rd. (LKB Gymnasium) 7pm to Midnight for the convenience of residents & visitors. TEEN EVENT- MUSIC (ages 12 – 16) Millennium Park - 7pm to 11pm (inclement weather Legion Hall) www.blossomfestival.ca 72nd Annual

Creston, BC Opening Concert Friday, May 17 PCSS Auditorium Doors Open: 6:30pm Show Starts: 7:00pm Tickets: $20 per person Starring Al Simmons Juno Awarding winning Singer, Songwriter and comedian With special guest Daniel Huscroft

Meet the Creston Valley’s Citizen of the Year Tickets available at Black Bear Books and the Chamber of Commerce For more information check out our website at www.blossomfestival.ca Don’t Miss Entertainment In The Park Millennium Park, Saturday,1pm to 3:30pm wildlife

A 17,000 acre wetland located 11 km west of Creston o Hwy 3 CVWMA full of surprises and yours to explore Story by: Andrea Chapman Acting Director of Communications and Education he Creston Valley Wildlife Hosts of migratory birds swooped TManagement Area (CVWMA) is through the valley in April. Some of a dynamic, 17,000-acre wetland with these travellers decided to stop and international RAMSAR designation, make this area their home. making it a wetland of international The competition is high as wild colours importance. and weird rituals decide who will be the The area is actively managed year- best mate. Soon there will be timid lines round for water levels using control of goslings dotting the water and paths, structures and plays host to an exciting making the area a precious wildlife interpretation program through the viewing attraction. Wildlife Centre. The CVWMA boasts nearly 400 The opening of the centre for 2013 different species of birds, mammals, is slated for May 14, signaling the reptiles and amphibians which use beginning of the interpretive season. the area throughout the seasons. If The large, red-roofed building that you are patient and a have a keen eye hovers over the wetland near Highway 3 for spotting fast movements whizzing acts as a hub for everything from school past, or those non-moving types, it is programs to a nature-inspired gift shop. amazing the surprises that will ensue. Guided Canoe & Walking Tours As visitors will discover, the centre acts Prior to our opening, the Creston as a great place to learn about the area Valley Bird Festival will be engaging School Programs and relay all the amazing encounters experts from far and wide to lead field & Special Events that can be experienced. A friendly and trips in the wildlife area, in addition to Hiking & Biking Trails knowledgeable staff of naturalists makes their numerous events in Creston. the centre a warm and inviting place to We will be opening the Wildlife Centre MAY EVENTS: explore. for the event on May 11 and offering t
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24 May 2013 www.ilovecreston.com history saloon (a sitting room, not a bar) is on display in Kaslo. The steel-hulled Nasookin, the largest sternwheeler on the lake, also fell victim to the extension of the rail lines but, ironically, enjoyed a second career due to the increasing vehicle traffic along the shores of Kootenay Lake. She was chartered (later purchased) by the provincial government and converted into the first car ferry across Kootenay Lake. SS Moyie at Kootenay Landing. She ran between Gray Creek and Fraser’s Landing, just west of Balfour, even for other purposes. The Marion’s the two principal transportation until the launch of the MV Anscomb in engines, when she was broken up in companies. The Great Northern 1946. She then became a training vessel 1901, were used to bore wooden water Railroad and Canadian Pacific Railway for the Navy League at Nelson but, in pipes. were locked in a bitter struggle for 1953, broke her keel on a submerged supremacy in the Kootenays, and the Sometimes, though, the ship – or piling. Great Northern lost out. its owners – never recovered from She was dismantled. Her wheelhouse disaster. The Kaslo sank at Ainsworth The demise of the Great Northern in and part of her passenger lounges are after striking a submerged piling at the Kootenays spelled the end of its now a private residence just outside of a wharf. Her owners were already in sternwheeler fleet on the lake. Nelson. serious financial trouble and the ship The CPR sternwheelers continued The last of the sternwheelers, anywhere was scrapped. operating for several more decades in Canada, was the SS Moyie. Parts of her were salvaged and used as before giving way, one by one, to the Launched in 1898, she made her last building materials in Kaslo. The rest relentless advance of more efficient run on April 27, 1957 – an unheard-of was burned. transportation infrastructure. More 59 years of service during which she extensive road systems into the remote Burning, deliberate or accidental, was served as everything from the pride of communities, combined with age, led the CPR’s fleet to a glorified tugboat. a common fate for the sternwheelers. to the retirement of the Kokanee in The Spokane caught fire and burned 1923. She became a hunting lodge at She is now beautifully restored at Kaslo to the waterline at Kaslo in March Deanshaven, just outside of Riondel, as the world’s oldest, intact passenger 1895. The Nelson, retired after a and parts of her hull can still be seen sternwheeler.  respectably long career, was torched there. A wharf has since been built For more information contact the Creston and as part of a festival in Nelson in July right over top of her. District Museum and Archives by phone at 250- 1914. Her hull now lies beneath the 428-9262, e-mail at [email protected] or the Web site www.creston.museum.bc.ca. orange bridge at Nelson. The CPR opened the last stretch of railway, between Kootenay Landing at The Alberta and the International were the south end of the lake and Proctor, both sold to Gus Matthews in 1912 in January 1931, leading to the demise CHILDREN’S CLOTHING and turned into floating houseboats of the speedy, stately Kuskanook. NEW AND QUALITY CONSIGNMENT at Riondel. They stayed there for She, too, became a floating hotel – CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR decades, getting pushed well up onto at Nelson – and was later towed to FOR CHILDREN AGED the beach by high water. Eventually Kokanee Landing (now Kokanee NEWBORN they burned but I have not been able Creek Provincial Park) where she sank TO PRE-TEEN to find out when that happened or at her moorings in 1936. whether the fire was deliberate or Parts of her superstructure were used accidental. to build summer homes near the park, These two ships, as well as the Kaslo, and her keel can still be seen on the HRS: MON. TO FRI. 9:30 - 5:30, SAT.: 10 - 4 fell victim to the rivalry between shore in low water. The elegant ladies’ #
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26 May 2013 www.ilovecreston.com sports AGM sets course for Thunder Cats season Story by: Creston Valley Thunder Cats (Town of Creston and Regional game and desire to give back to their he Creston Valley Thunder Cats District of Central Kootenay electoral community. Twill set the board of directors that areas A, B and C) and has been Bus insurance and travel insurance will take them into their 13th season fortunate enough to receive grant for trips to Spokane are purchased as a junior B hockey club at their funds annually from gaming in B.C. each year. The team tries to buy as annual general meeting May 22. (A portion of your lottery ticket many supplies (medical supplies such purchases comes back to Creston The meeting begins at 7 p.m. in as tape or braces, program printing, through the gaming grants.) the basement of ABC Country signage, etc.) locally, as well as water, Restaurant. Government grant revenue makes Gatorade mix and meal items for up about five to six per cent of the road trips. The Kootenay International Junior annual operating budget of the Anyone who has an interest Hockey League team operates on team. The other 94 to 95 per cent is in hockey, is business-minded an annual budget of approximately generated by the efforts of the board and wants to give back to their $275,000. Approximately 75 per of directors and players. Without a community is encouraged to attend cent ($206,000) is spent in the well-functioning board, the team will the AGM and consider becoming a Creston Valley. suffer. board member.  Most of the income is from local To buy a season ticket for the 2013-14 season As many people are aware, out-of- sources with the exception of player contact [email protected]. town players are billeted with local fees and billet costs, which are borne families. These host families receive by the players and/or their families. a monthly financial stipend to help AGM Major inflows of income are from: with the cost of housing and feeding Wednesday May 22, 7pm advertising with the team (rink the player or players. This past ABC Family Restaurant boards, wall boards, program ads, season, 12 host families took in 19 Meeting Room (basement) etc.); player fees; game ticket sales players. Executive positions available (rush and season tickets); bottle Some of the coaching staff is paid Refreshments served recycling; an annual golf tournament; a salary and the team bus drivers and, the major raffle held each Creston are paid a per-trip stipend. All season. other people involved with the Valley The team does receive some grant organization are volunteers who money from local governments contribute because of their love of the THUNDER CATS

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34 May 2013 www.ilovecreston.com wellness Creston – an extraordinary community in the Kootenays Story by: Annette Agabob Owner – Annette’s Health Action xcerpt from The World It seems not changing with the times What did it feel like for you to read ENewspaper in the not-too-distant has brought this community full circle. this future possibility for Creston? future: Walking downtown you feel like you are With all of the possibilities in front home. The buildings are restored to their of us I felt called to write about how What is all the buzz about Creston and original styles from the early 1900s. It’s much I appreciate this valley and the why is this heart-centred community one of the few communities left that has caring people who are standing up creating a movement the whole world is two old-fashioned, wooden grain elevators and speaking up in following their now interested in? still operating today. own hearts. It seems there is a growing interest in There is a wide variety of tours to herb The local conversations are how this community has gone from farms, wineries, fruit orchards, horse circulating around choosing where beyond sustaining itself and grown ranches and organic chicken farms, and Creston is headed and what we into a thriving community simply by dairy farms with organic cheese and desire. embracing its own uniqueness, and not beef. The local restaurants are serving changing with the times. this locally grown food with a sense of The Official Community Plan is in review and, for the third or fourth Apparently, Creston is attracting interest community collaboration. time in the 20 years I have lived in from all over the world for its insight, If you’re one of the lucky ones, you’ll even Creston, the topic of “do we change inspiration and education in growing get to ride a tractor or combine during our time” is once again resurfacing. food and raising livestock in a manner their Celebrating and Loving the Land that is wholesome and natural. Experiential Event every fall. Continued on page 36 An entire movement of wholesome In the spring Creston’s Blossom Festival is The Discovery Team prosperity has emerged from the value of likened to the aroma of landing in Kauai, Michael Carpenter Sara Millar simply being unique and not going big Hawaii. The aroma of wildflowers, rose or selling out to what they know is true bushes and fruit trees such as peaches, in their hearts. Living life on a hamster cherries and apples give this community wheel isn’t necessary; in fact the opposite a walking spa experience that lasts seems to be true here. 24/7. Relaxation and restoration are Heck, this community doesn’t even guaranteed. change its time like the rest of the world. Yes, it is also very likely you will see plenty The Experience and Energy Instead, twice a year, they actually move of wildlife, huge animals like caribou, you need to get the job done! the time zone sign, from one side of mountain sheep, elk, moose, plenty of Buying or Selling, call us Today town to another. Now that’s unique. deer, buffalo and thousands of feathered for all your Real Estate Needs They’ve also created an entire business friends like white swans and eagles. The Discover the Difference! and buzz around calendars, bumper Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area stickers and education centred around provides an extraordinary environment in the fact that not changing time zones which every family flourishes. is actually part of a healthy lifestyle. Well, it seems the buzz of the Creston Discovery Real Estate Everyone passing through Creston Valley and its ability to bring the 2 Offices to Serve You receives a Creston calendar to remind experience of heaven on Earth is what all 1013 Canyon St., Creston them that, in Creston, we don’t change 106 33rd Ave. S., Hwy. 3, Erickson the buzz is about. They are inviting you Office 250-428-2234 our time. into their world, of a unique experience Toll Free 1-877-428-2234 that is extraordinarily simple, abundant [email protected] Visitors and visionaries around the [email protected] world are loving this simple, abundant and fulfilling. www.remaxcreston.com community. (End of excerpt.) www.ilovecreston.com May 2013 35 community events Continued from page 35 During these times of great change Out & About on the planet, and within each of Submitted by: www.crestonevents.ca our own hearts and souls, it is a May 10 May 17 to 20 great opportunity to look within Move for Health Day Creston Valley Blossom Festival and ask ourselves, what is it that is At the Creston & District Community 72 Annual Blossom Festival. calling us forward in our choices? Complex! Great family fun! You see, what I see in the Creston Location: CDCC See schedule of events on community of today is conscious, Contact: Andrea pages 20-21 Phone: 250-428-7127 caring, heart-centred people who (I Love Creston magazine) are sensitive to their environment. May 10, 11, & 12, 2013 www.blossomfestival.ca This is why we chose and continue Creston Valley Bird Fest May 17 to choose to live in Creston, because Celebrating the art, the agriculture, we don’t really fit into the fast-paced and the birds of the Creston Valley Blossom Festival Opening lifestyle of the city. Concert Friday, May 10 Starring Al Simmons I see many locals choosing to 5 to 8pm Location: PCSS Auditorium collaborate and fulfill the need for Art for Birds Benefit Gala Event wholesome, nourishing food and a 8:30 to 9:30pm Doors open 6:30pm lifestyle that sustains who they are, After Dark Owl Prowl Show starts 7pm which includes a life of fulfillment www.blossomfestival.ca Saturday, May 11 and enjoyment. The combined 7 to 11am 10 May 18 efforts of mom-and-pop shops, Birding Expeditions Cherrytown Beatdown family farmers and food producers 11 to 6pm Black Eyed Cherries first Roller Derby such as Randy Meyer, Wayne Harris, A Variety of 6 Valley Events Event of the season. Kootenay Natural Meats, Tarzwell 11 to 1pm Dance with Beer gardens. Farms the Moores and Shukins and International Migratory Bird Day Family Friendly! all of the growers are the foundation Luncheon for Creston to thrive upon. Contact: Amanda Kerr Presentations: Phone: 250-402-6532 You may visit Tammy Hardwick at 11 to 11:45am Email: [email protected] the Creston Museum and see the Hummingbirds - Ann Nightingale May 18 room for growth in our heritage of 12 to 12:45pm Therapeutic Riding Program agriculture. Cooper’s Hawks - Dr. Rick Page I truly wonder, with the level 2pm Grand Re-opening of heart-centred caring and Owls of B.C. - John Neville An event to celebrate all of the collaborative people in this valley, 2pm improvements. Demonstration of a what else is possible, and how does Photography Workshop - Jim Lawrence therapeutic riding lesson. it get any better than this? 2pm Location: 849 Erickson Rd I choose to celebrate Creston Bus Tour to 8 Art Studios 1pm until 3pm and the unique, extraordinary 7pm Contact: Michelle Whiteaway Wind-up and species count community it is, while I look Phone: 250-402-6793 7:30pm forward to expanding who we are http://cdscl.com/trp.htm Key note Speaker Brian Keating-Going becoming. Together we do make a High: Three Spirit-Lifting Journeys May 19 difference. BlossomFest 5/10km Run Annette Agabob has been serving the Creston Sunday, May 12 Call the Creston & District Valley as an iridologist, chartered herbalist 7:30am and whole food nutritionist since 1997. For Community Complex! information on Annette’s Health Action or 4 Birding Expeditions products phone 250-866-5737, e-mail info@ www.crestonvalleybirds.ca/ Contact: Andrea annetteshealthaction.com or visit www. 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