Monthly Archives: September 2012
This Week in Local History | Sept 15 - Sept 22
Sep 15 1924 From Alice Siding: “Down at the W. Payne ranch the opinion prevails that we are to have an early winter. Whilst frying some eggs for breakfast Mrs. Payne came across one with a double shell - the regulation hard casing on the outside and another soft shell coating had to be cut
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Business buzzing as Swan Valley Honey changes hands
September 2012 Feature Story Being a beekeeper isn’t for the faint of heart, but the fear factor wasn’t too great an obstacle for Doug Crumback to overcome. He’s been swarmed, after all, by worse than a bunch of buzzing, pain-inflicting airborne pests. “Our kids are so tightly packed we ended up having six teenagers at
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Celebration Tour: SportsCentre showcases valley and riding program
Creston takes turn in TSN spotlight Story by: Patricia Bartlett It was a perfect day for an outdoor party. On Aug. 17, hundreds of people converged on the Creston and District Community Complex to enjoy free food, games and activities as part of the Kraft Celebration Tour. All were anticipating the presentation of a $25,000
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Much discerned about woman from single snapshot
Story by: Tammy Hardwick Manager -Creston & DistrictMuseum& Archives I have spent a lot of time lately researching local women for a variety of presentations and displays. I’m now at the point where I make special note of any photograph, newspaper reference or old-timer story that gives some interesting detail about a local lady. One
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Knees are in the know when it comes to weather
Story by Jesse Moreton, BSc DC Your knee, the meteorologist. It’s an interesting thought, isn’t it? It’s an observation I made from patients during my short experience in practice. Some of my clients are pretty good at predicting the weather and most get the message from their knees or hips. I find this link between
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Question of the day: is the mayor texting?
Story by: Ron Toyota, Mayor of the Town of Creston Several times in the past year I have been questioned for using my smartphone during meetings and events, and I want to thank those who have brought this issue forward. Since I frequently use my device for note-taking at such events I can understand how
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The heart of kung fu
Story by: Shifu Neil Ripski As fall begins I find myself heading home from a wonderful vacation inBig Sur,Calif., throughSan Franciscoand enjoying a cup of tea inAmerica’s oldestChinatown. The hustle and bustle of the restaurant and the clamour of Cantonese make me feel a bit homesick for an earlier time in my life, when I
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New KES programs for people with disabilities
Story by: Kootenay Employment Services Finding a job is not always an easy task. Finding a job in theCrestonValleythat accommodates people with disabilities can be an added challenge. Sometimes people with disabilities need to learn new skills to get the jobs that are available locally. Other times people already have the skills they need but
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