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Fernie Lions Demo Derby moves to new location By S.L. Furedi Contributor

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ire up your engines, drivers, because the annual Fernie Lions’ Demolition Derby is on the move. The move will take the popular event to 1800 Railway Ave., also known as the old Hutchinson property, on the opposite side of the Fernie Golf and Country Club from the rodeo grounds. Trico Homes, the property owner, has allowed the Lions to use the 30-acre piece of land. “It’s very generous of them,” says Lions’ President Rick Ganter. “It’s an extensive bit of land, so

we’ll have more parking, and just more room to work. We’ve already moved our concession shack over, built a new announcer’s booth, and hopefully we’ll move and renovate most of the bleachers, as well. I think it’ll be good, because we can put it together how we want it, and start with a clean slate.” After 20 years at the Fernie Rodeo Grounds, the derby had to find a new home, because the property has been sold for development. “It’s not the first time we’ve had to move in our more than 30-year history,” says Ganter. “We started out in Hosmer, and we’ve been down Coal Creek Road. It’s

been a good location at the rodeo grounds for a lot of years, but it’s time to start fresh.” Ganter says he would like the event to remain in the new location for at least five years, but he knows that may not happen. “We would, ideally, like to see the City of Fernie invest in a permanent outdoor arena area for events like this. It could be used by numerous groups or to bring in large-scale concerts, sports events, that kind of thing. I really think it’s something this community needs, and is sadly lacking. I know a lot of community groups are backing this idea, and Fernie City Council is

open to the idea.” The demolition derby takes place Sunday, September 2. The event is the Lions Club’s major fundraiser for the year, with all funds raised staying in the community. Over the years, the club estimates it has raised approximately half-a-million dollars through the derby, and uses the funds to support youth sports, seniors, the handicapped and others in need in Fernie. The derby gates open at 10:30 a.m. with the first heat starting at noon. A concession and refreshment garden will be on site. Entry fee is $10 for adults and $5 for seniors and students.

Children under 10 get in free. Cars must be registered by Friday, August 31 at Backyard Auto in Fernie. Entry fee is $100 per car for the main heat, $50 for trucks and small cars, and there is a late penalty for cars registering after that, or on the day of the derby, so Ganter advises drivers to get their forms in fast. For more information, or to register, contact Tom Murdoch at 250-423-3052. Also, for updates and information about the derby, check out the Fernie Lions Demolition Derby page on Facebook.

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Circus Gatti visits Sparwood By Jenna Jensen Black Rock News

ith two show times in Sparwood, crowds of young and old headed to the circus show in Sparwood on July 25. Based out of California, the traditional three ring circus and crew has spent many weeks on the road making stops all across the United States and western Canada. Here in Sparwood,

kids were delighted to watch the show and take in all the sights and sounds. Features of the Circus Gatti show were BMX and dirtbike riders who made viewersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; adrenaline rush in the globe of death and with fearless tricks and jumps, an amazing female contortionist who astonished crowds by bending her body into numerous shapes and forms, ribbon dancers who captivated

the crowds hanging high from the ceiling with only ribbons to hold them from falling, clowns that caused giggles from all the children, and more. The Sparwood Arena was turned into a full circus feel with stands of toys, light powered items, snow cones, popcorn and more. The Circus headed on to Alberta after leaving Sparwood.

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The female contortionist captivated crowds with her body bending moves when the Gatti Circus visited Sparwood. Photo by J. Jensen

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Elkford bear gets a new name By Jenna Jensen Black Rock News

he famous bear of Elkford recently received his new name of Samson. As part of Local Government Awareness Week taking place on May 20 to 26 the District of Elkford put on a contest to name the bear that appears on all of the promotional signage and website in an effort to help youth learn about the vital role local government plays in their day-today lives. "There were many times we were asked if the bear on our signs had a name," says Randa McDonald, District of Elkford Communications and Marketing Director. "We figured he needed a name and that this would be the perfect way to give him one," she said. The District of Elkford held several contests for elementary and high school students throughout the week and opened

the “Name the Bear” contest for Elementary School children. Students were asked to provide a name for the Elkford bear and the reason why they thought the name was appropriate. Out of the 25 submissions received, staff then asked council to select their three favourite names from the submissions that were received. First, second and third place winners were offered a cash prize of $150, $100, and $75, half of which will be donated to a youth initiative of their choice. Grade five student, Jered Plotnikoff was the top winner, with his name submission of Samson. Jered won not only the name choice but the first place prize of $150. "He is on top of the world, just walking around glowing with happiness and pride," says Mom Dara Plotnikoff. Second place winner was Stephen Clerihew, age 11 with the name

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Avalanche City Roller Girls make the final By Stephanie Fleming Contributor

Grade five student, Jered Plotnikoff is the proud winner of Elkford’s “Name the Bear” contest, with his winning name submission of Samson. Photo by D.Plotnikoff

Buddy, and grade four student Amber Foster was third with her

name submission of Osborn.

Elkford Mayor, Dean McKerracher pictured with first and second place “Name the Bear” contest winners Jered Plotnikoff and Stephen Clerihew. Photo by D.Plotnikoff

he taste of victory is just a little bit sweeter when you share it with your home crowd. On Saturday, for the first time ever at the Fernie Memorial Arena, the Avalanche City Roller girls were able to share their success with the friends, family and fans who helped get them to the finals of the East Kootenay Roller Derby League. The team of 12 girls were undefeated across three bouts heading into the semi-final versus the Cranbrook Mountain Town Maulers and were really excited to have the support of hundreds of Fernie locals. “It was our first home game and we really wanted to show Fernie how amazing roller derby is and what our team can do; the crowd cheering really gave us that extra lift to get through,” said Jacqueline Fieldhouse aka CrackHerJax, cocaptain and coach of the Avalanche City Roller Girls. The team, who have been together since early 2011, faced a huge challenge heading into the semifinal bout with several skaters out of action due to injur-

ies. Dressed in the ever inventive derby outfits, some making crutches an accessory, it was clear however that it takes more than a few broken bones to hold this team back as they skated to a convincing victory of 255 to 108 over the Maulers. “We work as a team not as super star individuals, that's our biggest strength,” said Jax.

“We work as a team not as super star individuals, that’s our biggest strength.” Jacqueline Fieldhouse aka CrackHerJax, co-captain and coach

The ACRG are incredibly committed to what is now the fastest growing sport in Canada and probably the world with an on and off track training schedule of up to six hours a week. The team, along with 5,000 skaters from around North America recently attended RollerCon, the annual Roller Derby convention in Las Vegas, to gain knowledge on training, strategy and team management from the skaters who started the resurgence of

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Roller Derby in 2006. “ It was incredible to be around people that are as obsessed with derby as we are,” said Jax. The ACRG are proud to be the only self funded team in the East Kootenay league and have been working very hard off the track raising money to support the team through sponsorship, merchandising and fund-raising events. On Saturday the community support was colourfully obvious as Fernie Memorial Arena was filled with locals sporting a range of derby merchandise, shaking cowbells and blowing horns to help roll the girls across the line. “It's great when the crowd participates, people wear their t-shirts with pride and we really feel the support,” said Jax who sees a bright future for Roller Derby in Fernie. The Grand final will be held in Marysville on September 15 with Fernie battling the Invermere Killer Rollbots for the first ever title of East Kootenay Roller Derby champions, so get yourself a ticket and a foam finger and help lift the Avalanche City Roller girls to victory. For more information visit www.eastkootenayrollerderby.com.

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Help Wanted Maintenance (Handyman) position for Fernie Family Housing Society

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Job Requirements: t Tenant Maintenance requests t Property and Unit Annual Inspections t Maintain a regular Maintenace Schedule,Daily/ Weekly/Monthly/Annually t Respond to emergency maintenace calls -This task will require some on call duties. t General maintenace experience, other related duties as required. t A team player

ven though the Kootenays is a thousand kilometers or so from the Pacific Ocean, surfers can grab their boards and head out to Koocanusa Lake this weekend for the Koocanusa Wakesurfing Challenge. The event will be the national qualifier for the World Series of Wake Surfing 2012, which is a tour comprised of seven competitions hosted by countries across the globe. Presented by the Rocky Mountain Wakesurfing Association, the Koocanusa Wakesurfing Challenge will give local riders a chance to compete against the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best while fighting for a spot at the Centurion World Wake Surfing Championship in Parker, AZ, in September. Competition categories include professional, amateur, junior, senior and masters for both men and women. While wakesurfing is a relatively unknown cousin of wakeboarding, Caroline Villeneuve, president of the RMWA and a competitor herself, said she had the opportunity to get the competition to Koocanusa and took it. "I wanted to get the competition to give local people a chance to come, because the last three years I've needed to go to the States to compete, because there's pretty much nothing around," Villeneuve

said. "So I wanted to give people in the East Kootenay a chance to compete." Wakesurfing is different from wakeboarding in that a person is riding the waves created from the wake of a boat as it cuts through the water in front of the rider. Wakesurfers only use a towrope to get up out of the water, then toss it away after. Boats need a lot of weight on the back end and one side to create and maintain a wake for surfers to ply their skills as they move through the water much slower than wakeboarders. Even though wakesurfers move through the waters at a slower pace, they will still utilize the power of a Centurion Enzo 244 during competition. Pro riders committed to competing at the event include James Walker, Jimmi Sparling, Keenan Flegel, Jacqualine Fort, Brian Baker, Sean Cummings and Caroline Villeneuve. Spectators are welcome to come check out the action during the competition at Sunshine Houseboats (Gold Bay) throughout the weekend and especially for the finals taking place on Sunday, August 12. Food and retail vendors will be onsite, adding a festival atmosphere to the competition. More information, including ways to register for the Koocanusa Wakesurfing Challenge, is available by visiting the RMWA website at www.rmwa.ca.

THANK YOU FROM BC HYDRO BC Hydro would like to thank our customers for their patience and understanding while crews worked hard to safely restore power as quickly as possible following the wind storm that hit the Cranbrook, Kimberley, Fernie and surrounding areas on July 20th. The storm affected approximately 20,000 BC Hydro customers. The severity of the storm caused considerable damage to power lines, hydro poles and other BC Hydro infrastructure. The extent of the damage was widespread and crews continue to repair damaged infrastructure and equipment. Public and worker safety is our number one priority. BC Hydro would like to remind the public to keep at least 10 metres (33 feet) away from any power line or any object in contact with a power line. To report a downed power line or an object in contact with a power line, please call 1 888 POWERON (1 888 769 3766). BC Hydro staff and crew appreciated your patience during the storm and clean up afterwards, including all of the positive feedback we received during this event. On behalf of our team, thank you to all our customers!

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Walkers raise $2,490 for A Clear View Submitted

he A Clear View digital mammography campaign witnessed its first walk fundraiser recently thanks to the generosity and organizing talents of Wendy Salanski of Jaffray. Wendy, a friend of Evelyn Cutts and her sister Sue Schmitz (Elk Valley’s Faces of the Campaign) decided to honour her friends and felt what better way than to host a Walk for A Clear View that would start at the Surveyor’s Lake Campground and end at the Cutts’ Koocanusa Campsite and Marina. The 5 km walk encouraged people to walk or run and gather pledges for their efforts while making an impact to the fundraising efforts of East Kootenay Foundation for Health and the digital stereotactic mammography campaign. On Sunday, July 22 under a bright and brilliant blue sky approximately 40 walkers took part. “I was just ecstatic to see the response, I really didn’t know what to expect so it was heart-warming to see people give their support,” says Salanski. The group was made up of young and old, local residents and visitors and even a Mayor (Dean McKerracher of Elkford) and a Board Chair (Brian Clifford of EKFH) all coming out because breast cancer touched their lives. The 5 km walk welcomed people to enjoy a scenic tour of the South Country

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including a bridge walk over Lake Koocanusa accompanied by the sound of laughter and stories told of loved ones who tackled breast cancer head on. Upon arrival at the Koocanusa Campsite members from Grasmere’s Triangle Women’s Institute provided participants with delicious and healthy homemade muffins, fresh fruit, and water and even an early morning hot dog and ice cream cone for the kids. Event organizer, Wendy Salanski then shared the news that the suggested $1,000 fundraising event goal was more than doubled with a final tally of $2,490 going to the campaign. Donna Grainger of East Kootenay Foundation for Health, said, “How do you put into words what these types of events and the people involved with them have done and do for this campaign? I have never been so proud to say I live in the East Kootenay when I see people giving of themselves to make a difference for others.” By holding events such as walks, dance recitals, golf tournaments, art auctions and more or by simply making a donation you can change the lives of someone affected with a breast cancer diagnosis. The best in breast cancer care for the East Kootenay is within our reach (just over $830,000 toward the million dollar goal) please consider a donation today visit www.aclearview.ca.

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Fernie • Aggressive deer reported in the Annex. A resident reported that a buck attacked her dog after the dog barked at the deer. Avoid deer encounters

Deer can be dangerous. Never approach or feed deer. If deer are responding to your presence, you are too close. Keep a distance of 15 to 20 metres. Keep dogs on a leash, but if deer charge towards you drop the leash so the dog can escape and try to place a solid object (tree or

car) between you and the deer. • An aggressive grizzly bear was reported on Eric’s Trip (below Dem Bones) in Mt Fernie Provincial Park

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I am moving to West Fernie soon. I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait to be out in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;wild west,â&#x20AC;? where I can hit up trails straight from my back door, and am that little bit further from the train whistle. But living in West Fernie means my bike commute to work downtown every day is going to be a little bit more scary. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have to cross Highway 3. Some of the crossings are OK, the ones with the proper lights. But then there is that particularly frightening crossing near the Travelodge. The one with the white stripes on the road that drivers hardly ever notice or pay attention to. I have seen a number of close calls with people trying to use this crossing, and I am sure itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only a matter of time until someone gets knocked down. Having a crossing like this is even more dangerous than not having one at all. Pedestrians and bikers assume they are safe to cross and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take as much care as they normally would when crossing the highway at a spot where there is no crossing at all. Those stripes on the tarmac give pedestrians a false sense of security, as drivers are completely oblivious. I know a number of people have been calling for proper pedestrian crossing lights to be installed at this junction, and I agree. This is a place where people heading from the Annex or West Fernie want to cross if they are heading downtown or to Rotary Park, and there are often very few breaks in the traffic. If itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not in the budget to install proper lights, just get rid of the stripes. Half doing it only makes it more dangerous.

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Letters to the Editor Cemetery is a disgrace I recently walked in the old historic part of our Fernie cemetery. What a disgrace. Our city fathers should be ashamed. In my opinion the mark of a community and a society is not only how they look after the living but how they look after and also respect the deceased. It shows a total lack of respect in our city, from the little historic cemetery by the Silver Ridge sub-division to the main cemetery. It's a disgrace. What could be so attractive and a place where visitors could walk around and admire with a little bit of care, something that is obviously lacking. Kudos to the small band of volunteers who have tried but have had very little help. More emphasis is put on making city hall attractive. David R. Gildea Fernie

Where have shopping-cart manners gone? I was always brought up to be courteous, polite, and respectful. My family lives by the Golden Rule; â&#x20AC;&#x153;treat others the way you wish to be treated.â&#x20AC;? This rule is not difficult to follow (especially for Canadians, who apparently have worldwide recognition for politeness). All it requires is a basic knowledge and use of manners. Lately, however, I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help but wonder if the rest of the world may be mistaken. I just returned home from a quick shopping trip to Walmart, where I witnessed just such a lack of manners before I even exited my vehicle.

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The driver in the car next to mine, having no further need for her shopping cart, decided that the space between our cars would be a perfectly acceptable place to leave it. I was shocked, and I ended up bringing her discarded shopping cart back to the storage area myself while she got into her vehicle. By the way, the storage area was only a few parking stalls down. After picking up a few items â&#x20AC;&#x201D; during which time I was nearly bumped into by several hurried shoppers, heard loud conversations containing curse words, and dramatic complaints about how long the checkout line was, I was hit by the cart of the women in line behind me. The only apology

I received was â&#x20AC;&#x153;oops.â&#x20AC;? Working in a restaurant, I see many different types of family behaviours, and am quickly becoming alarmed by the fact that people of all ages can barely look up from their cell phone/ tablet/iPod while they order their food. Being a young woman, I have often heard complaints from my elders about how â&#x20AC;&#x153;the younger generationâ&#x20AC;? is too self-absorbed and disrespectful, and how things were different â&#x20AC;&#x153;back in the day.â&#x20AC;? While I agree this certainly applies to many people, I fail to

see how it is respectful to not receive a thankyou when I hold the door open for older people, when I pick something up off the floor that someone else has dropped, and especially when I return someone elseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shopping cart to the storage area. I fear that we Canadians may soon lose our good name if we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t keep (or start) using our manners. And to those who say that the loss of manners is the fault of the younger generation, I ask: who raised them? Taryn Polson Kamloops

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RBC makes big donation By Jenna Jensen Black Rock News

ver a year in the works, the Sparwood Health Care Centre has just received a $10,000

donation from The Royal Bank, stemming from a partnership and a passion for community. In the fall of 2011, Kim Leclerc from RBC Sparwood Branch contacted Terri Domin, CIHS

Manager for the Elk Valley regarding the possibility of partnering to apply for the funding donation from The RBC Foundation. Through discussion it was decided that supporting primary

In attendance for the $10,000 donation from RBC to the Sparwood Health Care Centre was, Bill Bennett MLA, Interior Health Board Chair Norman Embree, RBC Branch Manager Kim Leclerc and Terri Domin CIHS Manager Elk Valley. Photo by J. Jensen

health care services at the Sparwood Health Centre’s medical clinic was the preference of RBC Sparwood to direct the funding to best assist the community. With the help of Sparwood Health Centre staff, an application was submitted to the RBC Foundation with the hopes of better supporting patients with disabilities who are seeking care in the medical clinic. The RBC foundation accepted the application and generously made a donation of $10,000 toward the purchase of a specialized examination table that mechanically raises and lowers as well as tilts the head of the stretcher. "All of the Interior Health and the Sparwood Health Centre staff are very excited to be receiving this new piece of equipment, as it will allow us to better meet the needs of patients and clients. This donation from RBC shows their support of the community and the local businesses in maintaining and sustaining health care in Sparwood," says Domin.

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Raising a teenager can be difficult, especially if you think they may be involved with alcohol and other drugs. Below are a few suggestions to tackle this topic: • Avoid venting your frustrations to your child about suspected involvement with drugs. Anger, fear or guilt may be common emotions, but go to someone you trust to vent. • Learn the facts – avoid relying on popular myths (visit www.dafacts.com). Share this information with them. • Prepare your approach – know your facts, know your concerns, then have a discussion. • Listen to what they have to say first. Try “I need you to help me understand this.” • Although you may want to, you cannot control your child’s choices. • Avoid guilt and scare tactics. These usually only work for a short time, then create confusion and resentment. • Allow them to experience the consequences of their actions. If they cannot go to work or school because of drug use, do not cover up for them. • Don’t blame yourself. • Be realistic; don’t think you can completely shelter them from drugs and alcohol. Learning and teaching the risks of alcohol and drug use are important. Information obtained from; Drugs and Addiction; Facts You Need to Know. 2002

East Kootenay Addiction Services Society has sponsored this column. The intent of this column is to provide information and to encourage healthy choices. Free, confidential services are available to anyone dealing with their own or someone else’s substance addiction or misuse. For more information contact 250-423-4423, 1-800-644-6144 or visit www.ekass.com

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Balmer Drive Hill Closure Balmer Drive Hill, Highway 43 to Cariboo Drive, will be closed for repair. Construction will begin on August 13, 2012 and the approximate date of completion is August 26, 2012. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause. For more information, please contact Duncan McDonald, Superintendent, Public Works, at 250.865.4025 or dmcdonald@elkford.ca.

Water Conservation The District reminds residents that outdoor water use restrictions are now in effect. Outdoor water use is permitted between the hours of 6:00 am to 9:00 am or 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

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Quotations must be received by sealed Tender marked “District of Elkford Campground Shower Building” in one hard copy by mail, courier or personal delivery by the closing date and time to the following address. Fax submissions accepted to 250.865.4001 or email submissions accepted to finance@elkford.ca ONLY. Confirmation of electronic submissions is the sole responsibility of the proponent. District of Elkford 816 Michel Road Box 340 Elkford, B.C. V0B 1H0 For further information: Attention: Duncan McDonald Email: dmcdonald@elkford.ca Tel: 250.865.4025 Fax: 250.865.7746

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Notice of Annual Report & Meeting

• August 27th Regular Council Meeting @ 6:00pm

The Community Charter requires Council to prepare an Annual Report regarding financial and operational information related to the municipality. The Annual Report will be made available in August, appearing on the August 31, 2012 regular agenda. The Annual Report will incorporate the progress on Council’s Strategic Plan and the audited 2011 financial statements. Copies are available at the District office or www.elkford.ca.

All Regular Council and Committee Meetings are held in the Council Chambers at 816 Michel Road and are open to the public.

Columbarium Completion

Mayor, Council and Staff are proud to announce the completion of the recent updates to Elkford’s Mountview Cemetery. A columbaria and memorial book have been installed at the cemetery located 3.4 km north of Elkford. The 156 niche columbaria has been strategically placed to overlook the Elk Valley and the majestic mountains to the east. The above ground niche system provides for secure, year round, single or companion interments (2 interments in one niche). The 150 space memorial book provides residents with a venue to display a memorial plaque in honor of a loved one. For more information on all options provided at the Mountview Cemetery please view the Cemetery Bylaw No. 724.11 and the Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 725.11 on our web site at www.elkford.ca.

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Around the Valley Baynes Lake Fire Department T Around the Valley is a free listing to any local service. Please send an email to editor@thefreepress.ca or drop off a brief description of your event at The Free Press office.

The Vogue Theatre is NOW DIGITAL!

Starting Friday, August 10 to Thursday, August 16

The Watch

The Bourne Legacy

Rated: 18A 7:00 & 9:00 pm

Rated: PG 6:45 & 9:10 pm

Join us for a whole new movie watching experience!!

3:00 pm Matinees on Saturday & Sunday - $6.50 per person

Regular

$10.00 321 2nd Avenue in Historical Downtown Fernie 250-423-7111

Senior

Family

$8.00

$29.00

Child (12-)

$6.50

THIS WEEK Thursday, August 9 â&#x20AC;˘ TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Thursday night, 6:15 -7:30 p.m. in the Salvation Army building. Call Isabel, 250-423-7043. â&#x20AC;˘ Every Thursday 6:30 p.m onwards â&#x20AC;&#x201C; fun darts at Sparwood Legion. â&#x20AC;˘ Red Cedar Book Club for grades 4 to 7 at Fernie Heritage Library 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Fernie Elks Lodge meeting â&#x20AC;&#x201C; promoting and supporting community needs. Call 250-423-7536. â&#x20AC;˘ Fernie Heritage Library free, drop in program for ages 6 to 10. Join summer student Meredith at the Summer Reading Club, from Tuesday to Friday, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and learn crazy facts, make new friends and have fun! Call the Fernie Heritage Library or check their website for more information.

Friday, August 10 â&#x20AC;˘ Cribbage at Senior Drop-In Centre, Fernie, every Friday 7:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Jitney darts every Friday at Fernie Royal Canadian Legion, 7:30 p.m. Drop in and meet new people. All adults welcome. If you are interested phone the lounge at 250-423-6218 for details. â&#x20AC;˘ Fernie Heritage Library storytime program. 11:15 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noon â&#x20AC;˘Sparwood Legion open jam session every second Friday at 7 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Fernie Heritage Library free, drop in program for ages 6 to 10. Join summer student Meredith at the Summer Reading Club, from Tuesday to Friday, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and learn crazy facts, make new friends and have fun! Call the Fernie Heritage Library or check their website for more information.

Saturday, August 11 â&#x20AC;˘ Fernie Legion meat draw 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Fun and Entertaining, All welcome to join us. â&#x20AC;˘ Every Saturday meat draw and 50/50 draw at Sparwood Legion 4 - 6 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ The Jaffray-Baynes Lake Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market at the Baynes Lake Community Centre, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Elko Festival of Entertainers, Shows at 2 and 7 p.m, Dinner at 5:15 p.m. at Elko Community Hall. Weekend Ticket $40 or individual prices. Info: www.elko.ca or call 250529-7418.

Sunday, August 12 â&#x20AC;˘ Alcoholics Anonymous meet at 7.30 p.m. in Fernie Anglican Church. Call 250-423-2131 for details. must register. For more information or to register for poker, call 250-425-

0081. Everyone welcome. â&#x20AC;˘ LDS Family Services womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only support group for spouses of those struggling with all addictions. Anonymous call-in group meets every Sunday 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Call toll-free 1-877-453-7266 and enter meeting number ID 2977. â&#x20AC;˘ Pancake breakfast at Elko Community Hall. $7. 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Everyone welcome. â&#x20AC;˘ Elko Festival, Pancake Breakfast, 9 to 11 a.m. $7 or free with weekend ticket, and Cowboy Church campfire style. Entertainmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; starts at 11:15 a.m.

By Anthony Dransfeld Contributor

he Baynes Lake Fire Department has been serving the community of Baynes Lake for 28 years. They have 20 members, with 11 of them trained as both First Responders and Firefighters. I recently sat in their Thursday night practice as a guest of Dave Boreen, their Fire Chief (who also is Fire Chief in Jaffray.) The R.C.M.P. and Ambulance need 45 minutes to reach Baynes Lake to answer a call on 9-11. The members of the Baynes Lake Volunteer Fire Department all reside fairly close to their Fire Hall and arrive within a few minutes of their beepers going off. Fire Chief Dave mentioned a few rules to me first - no one can go out on a call alone, all firefighters must be 18 years of age and first responders are professionally trained to stabilize people having heart attacks, strokes, and all kinds of medical emergencies. Some other things I learned at the fire practice was that Baynes Lake answers many varieties

of calls from car accidents, fires, motorcycle accidents, boating accidents, swimmers in distress to off road and dirt bike accidents. Accidents often occur when the campgrounds fill up here during the summer time with visitors from Alberta and the USA. There are many campgrounds scattered around Baynes Lake as well as many lakes, all under the jurisdiction of Baynes lake Fire Department. Some members of the Baynes Lake Fire Department have been volunteering here for many years. Greg Harris and his wife Pennee have been in for 21 years, Bonnie Kari has also been a member for quite some time. She works at the Baynes Lake General Store with the owner Rob Prevost who is also a firefighter at Baynes Lake. Sandy Hellfrich is the dispatcher for Baynes Lake Volunteer Fire Dept. Her husband Bernie was the first Fire Chief here at Baynes Lake until his sudden passing 10 years ago. Sandy continued her service at the Fire Hall.

Fire Chief Dave Boreen told me when the Fire Department rolls up to a fire their goal is to have water on the fire within three minutes of pulling up with their pump truck. The Tanker holds 1,500 gallons of water and pumps out 65 gallons per minute. With two nozzles in operation, that is 130 gallons a minute on the fire. Baynes Lake Volunteer Fire Department is extremely busy during holiday weekends, when the campgrounds are filled and the lakes and highways are busy. Some members have their emergency phone on 24-7. Baynes Lake Volunteer Fire Department are a dedicated group and are a real asset to the community of Baynes Lake and the surrounding area. Baynes Lake Fire Hall hold a fundraiser every year for Muscular Distrophy, hosting a Curling Bonspiel at the Galloway Curling club, and also a fundraiser on Labour Day in downtown Baynes Lake. They will also be hosting the Lions Breakfast here in Baynes Lake on August 15.

Monday, August 13 â&#x20AC;˘ Mahjong at Seniors Drop in centre, Fernie, every Monday at 7 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Dominoes at Seniors Drop in centre, Fernie, every Monday at 1 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Fernie Chamber Orchestra meets every Monday at 7 p.m. Musicians of all abilities are welcome. For more info call Yolaine at 250-423-7825 or wyhames@gmail.com â&#x20AC;˘ Sonrise Healing Rooms open for prayer, 1 to 3 p.m. at 1361 Eighth Avenue, Fernie.

Tuesday, August 14 â&#x20AC;˘ Crib / Whist alternate weeks, Seniors Drop In Centre, Fernie, 7.30 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Fernie Heritage Library storytime program - ages three-five: 11:15 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noon â&#x20AC;˘ Fun, crafts and lunch anytime between 10a.m. and 1:30p.m. at the Seniors Centre in Fernie. The kitchen at the Seniors Centre is open weekly from 9 a.m, to 2 p.m Monday through Thursday. Coffee or tea, sandwiches, soup and/or dessert can be purchased. General public welcome. â&#x20AC;˘ Fernie Heritage Library free, drop in program for ages 6 to 10. Join summer student Meredith at the Summer Reading Club, from Tuesday to Friday, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and learn crazy facts, make new friends and have fun! Call the Fernie Heritage Library or check their website for more information.

The Baynes Lake Fire Department crew.

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Fernieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Childrens Festival

Games & Crafts Live Performances Face Painting Farmers Market Gold Panning Stream Trailer Sprinklers Music & more

Wednesday, August 15 â&#x20AC;˘ Alcoholics Anonymous meet at 7.30 p.m. in Fernie Anglican Church. Call 250-423-2131 for details. â&#x20AC;˘Cribbage, Seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Drop In Centre, every Wednesday, 1 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘Darts, Seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Drop In Centre, every Wednesday, 7 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Fernie Heritage Library storytime program. 11:15 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noon â&#x20AC;˘ Sonrise Healing Rooms open for prayer, 7 to 9 p.m. at 1361 Eighth Avenue, Fernie.

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Fernie Aquatic Centre Summer 2012 Swim Schedule

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July 2 to September 1, 2012

Monday

Each human needs about 50 litres of fresh water daily for drinking, cooking and cleaning. But each ͔͗͗ Ǥ Ǥ Ǥ 490 litres each. Let’s make wiser water choices.

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Tuesday

Ofﬁce Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (Closed statutory holidays) After Hours Phone: 250-423-4226 Fernie Aquatic Centre 250 Pine Avenue Phone: 250-423-4466 Fernie Memorial Arena 991-6th Avenue (Highway 3) Phone: 250-423-2254

Sat - Sun Public Swim 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Red Cross Swim Lessons Lessons Set Monday to Friday 9:30 am-10:00 am 10:30 am - 11:00 am 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm Sat/Sun 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Calling All Citizens!

www.fernie.ca 250 423 4466 ext 0

The City of Fernie invites residents who want to make a difference within their community to apply to serve as a member on:

Water Fit Classes

Active Fit Mon /Wed 8:30 to 9:15am “New” Aqua Blast Fri 8:30 to 9:15am

Design Review Panel Members will be responsible for making recommendations to the Director of Planning on the design merits of all Development Permit applications, including buildings, site development and the physical and aesthetic impact of proposed development plans in order to promote and uphold standards of design excellence. (This is a volunteer position and members participate primarily in an advisory capacity to the Planning Department.) For more details about the Design Review Panel, contact the City’s Planning and Development Services Department at 250-423-6817. Submit a letter of interest to: City of Fernie P.O. Box 190 501 – 3rd Avenue Fernie, BC V0B 1M0 Email: cityhall@fernie.ca Deadline to apply is 4:00 p.m., Monday, August 20, 2012.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Splash Park is coming soon.

Facility Closed from 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Brought to you by The City of Fernie

For all Police, Ambulance or Fire related emergencies: Call 911

Friday

* At least one lane of the main pool is available during Public Swim for laps.* * During Public Swim times there may be shared use of the facilites due to organzied instructional programs.*

Regular Council meetings are open to the public and held at City Hall at 7:00 p.m.

Ph: 250-423-6817 Fx: 250-423-3034 Email: cityhall@fernie.ca Website: www.fernie.ca 501-3rd Avenue, Box 190 Fernie, British Columbia V0B 1M0

Thursday

Public Swim 6:30 am to 1:00 pm 3:30 pm to 8:00 pm

in partnership with Columbia Basin Trust’s Water Smart Initiative For more info: www.cbt.org/watersmart

City of Fernie Contact Info: City Hall

Wednesday

*Try our different and fun Water Fit workout *

New Time Gentle Fit Tues/Thurs/Fri 11:00 to 11:45am

Summer Camps

July 16th to 20th July 30th to Aug 3rd Aug 7th to 10th Aug 13th to 17th

$2.50 Swim 7:30 to 8:00 pm Daily.

Lifesaving Society – Bronze Medallion Bronze Medallion Course Bronze Medallion is the prerequisite for Bronze Cross and the path to becoming a lifeguard. Date: Monday, August 20 & Thursday, August 23, 2012 Time: 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. Cost $160 + HST (includes manual) Register your spot today by contacting the: Fernie Aquatic Centre 250 Pine Avenue Contact: 250 423-4466 ext 0 www.fernie.ca

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Take notice that pursuant to Section 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act R.S.B.C. 1996, c.323 a Public Hearing will be held during the Regular Council meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 13, 2012 in the Council Chambers, in City Hall, 501-3rd Avenue, Fernie BC to receive written and verbal submissions respecting the following Bylaw:

Bylaw No. 2192 cited as Zoning Bylaw No. 1750, Amendment Bylaw No. 136, 2012

Bylaw No. 2194 cited as Zoning Bylaw No. 1750, Amendment Bylaw No. 137, 2012

Applicant: City Initiated Location: 400 Bossio Road

Applicant: Vincent and James Barbaro Location: Lot 6, Block 77, District Lot 4588, Kootenay District, Plan 734A (892 10th Avenue)

This Bylaw proposes to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 1750 by:

(a) Rezoning Block A, District Lot 4137, Kootenay District, Plan 1623 from RR-Rural Residential to P2 – Parks and Open Space as shown outlined in heavy black line on the map attached to, and forming a part of, the Bylaw as Appendix “A”. The subject property is owned by the City and civically known as 400 Bossio Road. The property lies at the eastern edge of the Parkland Terrace neighborhood on an escarpment above the Elk River. Persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw may: • •

Send written submissions to the City of Fernie prior to 4:00 p.m. on the day of the hearing; Fax written submissions to the City of Fernie (250 423-3034) prior to 4:00 p.m. on the day of the hearing; • E-mail submissions to cityhall@fernie.ca. prior to 4:00 p.m. on the day of the hearing; or • Present written and /or verbal submissions at the hearing. All submissions must include your name and street address. Submissions cannot be accepted after the Public Hearing. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Copies of the above mentioned bylaw and related documents and reports can be inspected during normal business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on July 30, 31, August 1, 2, 3,7,8, 9, 10th and 13th, 2012 at City Hall, 501–3rd Avenue Fernie, BC. Further information may be obtained by calling the Planning Department at (250) 423-6817. Dated this 30th, day of July, 2012. Jim Hendricks, Deputy Clerk

(a) Lot 6, Block 77, District Lot 4588, Kootenay District, Plan 734A is rezoned from R1 – Single Family Residential to R1SL – Single Family Residential Small Lot as shown outlined in heavy black line on the map attached to, and forming a part of, this Bylaw as Appendix “A.” Persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw may: • •

Send written submissions to the City of Fernie prior to 4:00 p.m. on the day of the hearing; Fax written submissions to the City of Fernie (250-423-3034) prior to 4:00 p.m. on the day of the hearing; • E-mail submissions to cityhall@fernie.ca. prior to 4:00 p.m. on the day of the hearing; or • Present written and /or verbal submissions at the hearing. All submissions must include your name and street address. Submissions cannot be accepted after the Public Hearing. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Copies of the above mentioned bylaw and related documents and reports can be inspected during normal business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on July 30, 31, August 1, 2, 3,7,8, 9, 10th and 13th, 2012 at City Hall, 501–3rd Avenue Fernie, BC. Further information may be obtained by calling the Planning Department at (250) 423-6817. Dated this 30th, day of July, 2012. Jim Hendricks, Deputy Clerk

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D IS T R I C T O F S PA RWO O D Box 520, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 Phone: 250.425.6271 | Fax: 250.425.7277 Email: sparwood@sparwood.ca

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DISPOSITION OF LAND: WHITEWOOD CRESCENT

Thinking about moving to Sparwood? There are endless reasons why you should: a great community spirit, exceptional location and incredible lifestyle opportunities.

SPRINKLING REGULATIONS

To promote water conservation in Sparwood, the District has implemented sprinkling regulations that shall be in effect from June 1 through September 30 each year. Even numbered addresses are allowed to water on even calendar days and odd numbered addresses are allowed to water on odd calendar days. Exceptions to the water sprinkling restrictions include nurseries, golf courses, farms, turf and tree farms, municipal parks, playing fields, and other municipal properties. There will be special permission for those residents who have installed a new lawn (either seed or sod) for a period of 21 days after installation of the lawn.

Sparwood is situated in the South-Eastern corner of BC. Sparwood is a family-friendly Rocky Mountain community nestled in the heart of BC's Elk Valley. Our community offers exceptional lifestyle opportunities just out the back door that include world-class skiing, fishing, hiking, biking and hunting or simply spending time in the great outdoors. Sparwood was founded on a coal mining heritage and we're still the same hard working families and great folk that make this one of the world's great places to live. Whether you are considering moving here or already live here and are considering building your own home, we have nine residential lots available for sale at very reasonable prices. NEW REDUCED PRICES! Located in Sparwood Lot District Lot Plan Address Sales Price Heights and only a short walk 5 4135 NEP82630 1309 Whitewood Crescent $74,000 to the proposed Whiskey 6 4135 NEP82630 1311 Whitewood Crescent $64,500 Jack Resort, local trails and 8 4135 NEP82630 1315 Whitewood Crescent $64,500 parks, Whitewood Crescent 9 4135 NEP82630 1317 Whitewood Crescent $76,250 is a desirable location for 11 4135 NEP82630 1319 Whitewood Crescent $76,250 your new home. 23 4135 NEP82630 1306 Whitewood Crescent $64,500 All new homes in Whitewood Crescent must have the design approved by Council as per the registered Building Scheme and must include an attached garage. Zoning for this subdivision permits single family dwellings and modular homes. Building Deadline Sales for Whitewood Crescent will be subject to an Option to Purchase that will be registered on title. In general terms, the Option states that a building permit must be obtained within one year of the purchasing the property. The owner then has two years after the permit is obtained to substantially complete construction on the lot, including receiving Occupancy Certificate and finishing driveway and landscape areas (including grading). Failure to comply with these deadlines could result in the District purchasing the lots back at 90% of the original sale price.Purchase Process Purchase Process Sales will start July 20, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. MST and are on a first come, first serve basis and must be in person or by an authorized agent. A 10% deposit is required and you must enter into a sales agreement with the District of Sparwood to pay the balance within 42 days. Note that prices listed do not include applicable taxes. For More Information Contact the District of Sparwood Planning and Engineering Department at 250.425.6271 or email sparwood@sparwood.ca Details on each lot are available at: www.Sparwood.ca/land

CASUAL LABOURER – COMMUNITY & FACILITY SERVICES

The District of Sparwood is looking for interested applicants for a casual labourer position with the District of Sparwood Leisure Centre. This position is a great opportunity for those that are looking to start a career working in parks and recreation. The position entails a variety of general and specific tasks requiring agility and physical effort in the performance of tasks related to the cleaning and maintenance of the District Leisure Services buildings, parks, playgrounds, arena and other facilities. Labourers clean, removes garbage, sets up and takes down events, assists employees engaged in the installation of ice surfaces, maintaining of parks, fields, landscaping, snow removal etc. Operates small trucks, cleaning equipment, power and hand tools, snow blowers and ice resurfacer etc. PRIMARY DUTIES: 1. Assists in the maintenance of landscaped areas, parks, playgrounds, sports fields, walking trails and gardens; performs snow removal from sidewalks, entranceways, parking areas etc. by hand or through the use of mechanized equipment; 2. Provides custodial services including the cleaning of restrooms, floors, walls and general facilities including recreation complex, arena complex, pool, meeting rooms, public areas, dressing rooms, community hall etc.; 3. Operates small equipment including tractor, snow blowers and miscellaneous hand tools and mowers. 4. Assists in the maintenance of the ice surface through the operation of the ice resurfacer; assists in the installation of the ice surface. 5. Assists in the erecting and dismantling of staging and other temporary equipment in parks and recreation facilities and grounds; 6. Moves and sets up and takes down tables, chairs and other furniture and presentation paraphernalia for functions in the facilities; 7. Keeps necessary records, including maintenance records and prepares or assists in the preparation of reports as required; 8. Performs other duties as assigned. The position requires a minimum of grade 12 and valid class 5 drivers license. Experience and certification in landscaping, WHIMIS, custodial, and an arena safety awareness certificate are beneficial. Applications with cover letter, attached resume and references will be received the District of Sparwood, Community & Facility Services, 367 Pine Ave, Box 669, Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 or via email at recreation@sparwood.ca by 3:00 p.m. on August 10th, 2012. Applicants will be required to demonstrate required skills and abilities. Wages, benefits and conditions of employment are governed by the current collective agreement with CUPE Local 2698. Current hourly rate for this position is $23.23.

RECYCLING BINS

The recycling bins that were located between the Esso and Husky Service Stations have now been relocated to Engelmann Spruce Drive between the Animal Pound and the Station 1 Firehall.

WATER SMART SPARWOOD

Will you be the leader in your neighbourhood and become water conscious first? An appointment with our Water Smart Ambassador will provide you the knowledge to become more conscious about water wastage inside and outside your home. At the end of the appointment you will also receive a FREE hose timer or rain sensor, as well as a small questionnaire that will enter you into a draw for a WATER EFFECIENT BATHROOM! Be the neighbourhood leader, make an appointment today! Call 250-910-0854 while there is still time to book!

NOTICE OF ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS “PARK CLOSURE BYLAW 1097, 2012”

Notice is hereby given that the District of Sparwood intends to adopt Park Closure Bylaw 1097, 2012. This bylaw would authorize the closure of park on a portion of Remainder A District Lot 9488 Kootenay District Plan EPP4884, shown on Reference Plan EPP21453. The area of park closure is shown outlined in bold on the map below. Council may adopt the bylaw unless at least 10% of electors of the District of Sparwood sign elector response forms and submit them to the District by the deadline of 4:00 p.m. on Monday, August 20, 2012. If 10% of the electors sign and submit elector response forms by the deadline, Council may not proceed with the bylaw unless the bylaw receives assent of the electors in a voting proceeding. The District estimates that 280 is the total number of eligible electors who would need to submit signed elector response forms in order to prevent the District from adopting Park Closure Bylaw 1097, 2012 without assent of the electors. For the elector response form to count, it must be submitted in person, or by mail and received by the District no later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday, August 20, 2012. Original signatures are required. The elector response forms may not be returned by email or by fax. Forms are available online at www.sparwood.ca, in person at the District Office, or by phone (250.425.6271). Submit forms via: 1. Mail: District of Sparwood, PO Box 520, Sparwood BC VOB 2G0 (Postmarks WILL NOT be accepted as date of submission), or 2. In person: At 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, BC between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Please note that original signatures are required and elector response forms may not be returned by email or by fax. A copy of the proposed bylaw is available for viewing on the District website at www.sparwood.ca, or at the District Office at 136 Spruce Avenue. For further information contact: Danny Dwyer Director of Planning and Engineering District of Sparwood 250.425.6271 ddwyer@sparwood.ca

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Bunny-hopping betties at Fernie Alpine Resort Editor Angela Treharne, a rookie rider, took part in the beginner/intermediate women’s mountain biking camp at Fernie Alpine Resort at the weekend. By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

started mountain biking this summer. My friends warned me it is nearly as addictive as snowboarding, and the gear is a lot more expensive. Luckily, my friend had just upgraded her bike and sold me her old one for a great price. She invited to take me out for my first ride. I imagined a little pedal along the river. I turned up at her house ready to go. She looked at me. “Ang, you need a helmet. We can’t ride if you don’t have one. I’ll get you my spare.” I thought she was being a little dramatic. I played along and we left her house an hour later complete with nerdy helmet and gloves. Two hours later, after numerous encounters with Ridgemont roots, I understood. Mountain biking in Fernie is serious. I now have all the gear, and I am totally hooked. The problem is, you have to endure gruelling single track up hill before you can enjoy the downs. Some of my ride buddies love going up. This is a mystery to me. During a ride last week where one of my friends insisted on heading up some particularly gnarly single track (we ended up pushing

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our bikes up most of the way) I had a mild tantrum. “I’m going home. This sucks,” I believe my eloquent words were. My friend, who seemed to be enjoying the uphill torture, turned to me and said, “You should try downhill Ang. You’d like the ski hill. You know there’s a women’s downhill course this weekend at FAR?” I signed up the next day, and was there on Saturday, ready to ride the lifts and skip the misery. I got all kitted up with protective armour, full face helmet, and, of course, a super mean looking downhill beast of a bike. Jean Boyd, our instructor took me and the three other girls on the course into the parking lot for a skills session, where I learned basic but rather important stuff, like the correct riding position for downhill, turning and braking. Then we headed up the Elk chair for a quick run before lunch. First up, a scary sounding trail called Eville, which turned out to actually be a nice leisurely green run, with just enough steep and narrow parts to still be challenging to a beginner like me. My downhill bike ate up all the roots and rocks and cruised down the trail like it

was on pavement. I was hooked! Unfortunately, we had to stop for lunch, but after that it was back learning a few more skills, this time more fun stuff like bunny hops and drops, before heading off to ride some more trails. By the end I was way more exhausted than I thought I would be just riding downhill, and totally addicted. The course gave me the basic skills I need to ride downhill, and Jean was very encouraging without pushing anyone to try anything they weren’t comfortable with. I went round to tell my friend about it. “I want a downhill bike!”

I stated, “You don’t have an old one of those you can sell me, do you?” She didn’t, so I have added it to my birthday wish list. Unless I get sponsored (might be a little old at this point) I can see many of my future pay cheques being passed on to Fernie’s bike shops. Fernie Alpine Resort runs several women’s mountain bike camps with a qualified female instructor over summer. The next one is a twoday intermediate/ advanced camp on August 18 and 19. For more information, contact the resort at 1 877 333 2339 or visit www.skifernie.com

Editor Angela Treharne (right) and the other girls learn some skills before hitting the trails. Submitted photo

Golf results By Chris Stockey Ladies League

adies Day Results – July 31

Overwaitea Martin

Draw:

Mary

Deuce Pot: Kay Chesley Skins: Bonnie Krog, Donna Clark, Jill Snell, Kay Chesley, Eileen Thrun, Kathy Pachara, Aysha Haines Team Play - thank you to our sponsors:

Event Winners: (Closest to the pin on #5) 0 - 18: Kay Chesley 19 - 24: Sylvia George 25 - 33: Eileen Thrun 34+: Louise Ratelle NP: Brenda Muselius

1. Odyssey 2. Freshies 3. The Tipple 4. Vitality Body & Mind 5. Loaf 6. Investors Group 6. Investia 7. Best Western

Canada’s Medal Count as of Wednesday, August 8

Angela Treharne gets the wheels turning. Submitted photo

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Jaffray Wardner softball going strong

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he Koocanusa Wakesurfing Challenge will feature many of the best riders in the world competing behind the highly acclaimed 2012 Centurion Enzo 244. We have 35 competitors signed up so far. Some of the Pro riders already confirmed to compete in this national qualifier include James Walker, Jimmi Sparling, Keenan Flegel, Jacqualine Fort, Brian Baker, Dominic Lagacé, Sean Cummings and Caroline Villeneuve. Their are 8 divisions (including Amateur) and the cost to compete is just $115 so sign up online today! For more info on anything about the event visit rmwa.ca

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o-ed softball (slopitch) is certainly alive and well here in Jaffray and Wardner with eight teams (100 players) in action this summer. No need to be fancy, they call it ‘The League.’ The Teams are The Little Wolfpack, Shake and Bake, Mixed Bags, The Jaffray Pub, Wardner Wildcats, Dirty 30s, B.A. Black top, and K.F. The Slopitch format is six guys and four girls, and the games are played at Tie Lake ball field, Wardner, and the Jaffray school field. Shake and Bake are a family team started by sisters Donna, Pennee and Brenda. Their mom Bonnie Kari taught the girls to play ball when Bonnie was a slingshot pitcher on various R.C.A.F. fastball teams wherever her husband Ken was stationed during his career in the R.C.A.F. (by the way, military fastball is excellent ball.) These days Donna plays on Shake and Bake with her son,

Brandon. Pennee plays with her daughter, Bailee, while Brenda is out on the field with her two boys Travis and Justin. Altogether seven players on Shake and Bake are family. Their team plays in a lot of tournaments during the summer. Next weekend they are in Wardner for their annual tourney, which draws in 10 teams from Fernie, Bull River, Wasa, Cranbrook and Kimberley. I checked out the Thursday night game on July 26, between Shake and Bake and Mixed Bags. It was entertaining, tied up at the top of the seventh inning before Shake and Bake blew it wide open with 10 runs. They were led by Keaton who pulverized three home runs, one of which actually hit off the school building in the air, way out in left field, a blow worthy of Babe Ruth. Actually all of Keaton’s home runs were big bombs. Shake and Bake are now 12-3 for the season in Jaffray. Both teams displayed good sportmanship.

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Having fun at golf boils down to being prepared

Head to the practice green at a quick pace to get your heart rate up and to get the blood flowing to your muscles. If it's a short hole, start hitting balls with a medium iron (5, 6 or 7), but at only 40 to 50 percent of your ability.

After hitting 15 or 20 balls, do some stretching. Hold a club above your head with your arms extended and stretch out both sides of your torso. Do some wrist rotations as well. Stretch your arms above your head, imagining that you're trying to be as tall as possible. Don't forget to do a few trunk rotations. These are only some of the stretching exercises you can do.

Now you're ready to hit balls at 100 percent capacity. Do so with various clubs but don't practice; the goal here is to warm up. Don't correct your swing, just get ready to play. This is not the time to start worrying about your technique! Finally, leave a good 5 to 10 minutes for putts and approaches. With this preparation behind you, you'll be ready to tee off in fine form and with confidence.

It is essential to have a consistent stance…

any golfers are guilty of not preparing properly before a game. We show up at the last minute, head straight for the teeing green and wind up for our first swing without another thought. The result of this strategy can be pretty disappointing, though. What's worse, it can remain disappointing for the first three or four holes. And that doesn't do much for moral.

To have fun at golf, you have to be prepared. Ideally, when it comes to a friendly competition, you should show up about 45 minutes in advance before tee off. If you're entering a serious competition, be there at least two hours in advance.

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young Fernie Judo master has his sights set on the next Olympics. Liam Teetzel, 14, competed in the BC Winter Games in February this year and won bronze. He then went on to compete in numerous other competitions in Calgary, Edmonton, Raymond, Creston and Invermere, winning gold medals everywhere.

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Mountain market welcomes all Free Flathead By Dawn Deydey Submitted

otary Park is usually a hot spot for families aiming to have some fun in the playground. Come Sundays though, Rotary Park comes alive with Mountain Market vendors filling the park on Sundays during the summer (Canada Day through the Labour Day weekend.) The shade of the trees and the green grass is a great place for the whole family and an amazing variety of market vendors complete the package to add up to an incredible way to spend a day. This amazing combination is what has allowed this

farmers’ market to grow to celebrate its 11th year, making the Mountain Market a part of the fabric of what a weekend in Fernie is all about. Vendors start trickling in early Sunday morning to prepare for a busy day of market fun that starts at 10 a.m. and runs till 2 p.m. The Mountain Market is a BCAFM farmers’ and artisans’ market and features amazing artists, farmers, food tents and craftspeople from around Alberta and B.C. The usual market finds around 35 to 40 vendors setting up to sell their wares, with some vendors travelling up to three hours to join in. July saw a slow start with many farmers missing

the first few weeks. Many new artisans showed their wares at the market for the first time, along with some new food vendors including mini donuts, crepes and ribbon fries as well. During the month of August the IDEAL Society’s IDrum program will be hosting weekly drum jams. Also, Smokey Mountain Pasta is serving breakfast at the market throughout August, with a new crepe vendor from Cranbrook every second week. During the holiday weekends (August 4 and September 2) you’ll find the EcoGarden’s Garden2Market booth, featuring amazing local Fernie produce. August is also the month when the cherry farmers join in

the fun, with fresh picked, locally grown produce that cannot compare. You definitely don’t want to miss the festivities taking place on August 12, as the Market and Fernie Heritage Library are hosting the second annual BibBity BobBity Boo – Fernie’s Children’s Festival with live performances, arts and crafts, gold panning, sprinklers, bubbles, fire truck, the water table, face painting, music and so much more. For more information about volunteering for the Children’s Festival or vending at Mountain Market events visit www.mountainmarket. ca

Culture tour gives a taste of the Elk Valley’s art By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

xplore all the art and culture in the Elk Valley this weekend as part of the Columbia Basin Culture Tour. Taking place August 11 and 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m, the Columbia Basin Culture Tour allows you to explore artists' studios, museums, art galleries and heritage sites during this free, self-guided event. Travel to studios and archives that aren't normally open, see demonstrations, new exhibitions and collections or meet people behind the scenes. To participate in the tour, simply grab a map, your Culture Tour Directory and go!

The Fernie Arts Co-op is located in a beautiful heritage building and is a volunteer organization that provides a venue for local East Kootenay Artists to display and sell their work. The store features a wide variety of media, including original paintings, handmade jewellery, photography, pottery and fine art prints that portray the region and the lifestyle of the East Kootenays. Stop by to visit Fernie painter Kathy Stead who has a studio that is a great space for viewing art. There will be an amazing collection of art available including photos, collage and landscapes, both realistic and expressive. Naked Earth Pottery will be showing the work

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of potters Sher Pichler, Kerri Holmes and Sarah Pike, all living and working in Fernie. They have demos scheduled throughout the weekend and refreshments will be available for all Culture Tour visitors. In historic Hosmer (10 minutes East of Fernie,) visit Fernie Forge, a purpose built working studio of qualified British blacksmiths Sandra and David Barrett, who address the custom blacksmithing needs of the Elk Valley. Fernie Forge makes all manner of things from forged and fabricated metal; especially artwork using steel, bronze and copper. Pinewood Studio in Jaffray will be featuring the work of artists

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ll artists out there, here is your chance to turn your artwork into something grizzly. Join Wildsight’s free Flathead Artists Workshop with Dwayne Harty, Banff National Park's inaugural artist-in-residence, as he heads into nearby grizzly country. Harty is a renowned wildlife artist who has been focusing on Rocky Mountain subjects in his year-long Yellowstone to Yukon project. In this free workshop near Fernie, Harty will offer in-depth feedback to those artists who want to improve their plein air techniques. “The workshop runs from 9 a.m, when we will meet at the Morrissey Road turn off, 16 km east of Fernie on Highway 3,” said Robyn Duncan, Wildsight’s program manager. “Artists must register first, but everyone is welcome.” Artists are expected to bring their own supplies, and the trip into the Flathead will be convoy-style. “We don’t want people getting lost,” Duncan said. The workshop is slated for Sunday, August 19. Bring a brown bag lunch. “Get ready to picnic in the grand tradition of outdoor painters!” Members of the Flathead Wild team will be on site to give artists a report on their efforts to complete the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park by adding a portion of B.C.’s Flathead River Valley to it. “The Peace Park is one of North America’s

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Maureen Porter and Lona Danstrom. On display in this welcoming home based studio, you will be able to view Maureen's oil and acrylic landscapes and wildlife paintings and Lona's acrylic portraits and wildlife paintings. These are just a few of the venues on the 2012 Columbia Basin Culture Tour. Tour brochures are available at tourist information centres and participating venues. Visit the website at www. cbculturetour.com to view full artist/venue profiles for further details on each location’s activities or register to receive a tour brochure in the mail. For further information, call the CKCA at 1-250-5055505 or toll free at 1-

artists’ workshop with Dwayne Harty last remaining wildlife sanctuaries that allows grizzlies and other mega fauna to cross the CanadaU.S. border freely,” Duncan said. “We’ve been working together to include the important habitat in the lower one-third of B.C.’s Flathead River Valley for several years.” The workshop location will offer artists stunning views of a special Rocky Mountain landscape that’s invisible from tamer locations. “This is wilderness of the finest order,” Duncan said. “The rivers run clear and the slopes feature unique rock colorations and formations. It’ll be eye-opening for those who have never ventured into Canadian Flathead territory.” Harvey Locke, with the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative, said Harty is the perfect artist to conduct the workshop. “Dwayne has produced an exceptional body of art work that speaks to one of the most pressing issues of our time: the survival of large mammals and their wilderness habitats in the face of rapidly expending human population and development pressures.” To learn more about the workshop, contact Robyn Duncan at Robyn@ Wildsight.ca. To learn more about the art of Dwayne Harty, visit www. DwayneHarty.com. “Artists appreciate beauty like no one else,” Duncan said. “The Flathead is a perfect place to connect with beauty”. If you would like to participate, please RSVP to robyn@wildsight.ca.

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Conversations with Mary: John Duncan

By Mary Giuliano Contributor

he Honourable John Duncan, Minister of Aboriginal affairs and Northern

Development and MP for Vancouver Island North, fiancée Donna Richardson, Laura Smith his Policy and Regional Affairs Advisor, MP David Wilks and Cindy Wilks were at Lilac Terrace for dinner this past Sunday. People gathered were there to “Welcome him home to his roots,” says Mayor Halko. Speaking with Councillor Fraser and Mayor Halko Minister Duncan says

“My grandfather ran the bar in the Michel Hotel; my grandmother ran the dining rooms and the hotel rooms. Grandfather was 55 when dad was born, last of his siblings. Grandfather was born in 1864 in Scotland. He worked in Pennsylvania, Alberta, B.C. and China. He was superintendent of a coal mine in China and also a policeman in Shanghai. He came to Canada and dad’s

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sister Margaret was born in 1908. Morris Duncan was my dad, mom was a teacher, so was dad, they both came back for the 1980’s reunion, he got up and gave a speech, no preparation but he was very funny.” I remember Frank Mitchell as principal and Mrs. Bolkaren, my teacher. I remember when that house burned down, also the Venetian Hotel; I found some nickels, some money in the ashes. Then the Ice Arena burned, I found a piece of melted aluminium, blue with craters, from the Natal Arena, I kept that for years, I think I might still have it.” The tone is wistful, he continues, “Dad organized, coached, refereed and built the ice on Michel Creek, that’s where I learned to skate. Only place where you played with a white puck on black ice. Highway three used to be the TransCanada Highway, Natal was a very significant place,

Minister Duncan looks through some old photos.

I remember TritesWood, everyone knew everybody, parents weren’t worried to let you go out and play for hours. I spent my first eight years, the most formative years of life here, we never moved to Sparwood, we went to Kamloops for a year and then to Vancouver. Mom is 93 and still lives in her original home with a nephew and his family. When I visit there are four generations in the

house. I remember our little white house here with a steep staircase and lots of cats.” Duncan’s tone is audibly emotional as he speaks. Rosalie Fornasier of the Historical Society presents him with a photo of his former home. For Duncan, memories are the only reality of the first eight years of his life. There is nothing concrete left for him and all the others who spent memorable

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years in Natal, Michel and Middletown. Wistful, fragmented memories, sometimes fleeting, sometimes real, sometimes as a vignette of imagination in the mind, but all the time so precious, so significant because truly those first few years of life are the most impressionable, the most life forming, leaving experiences indelibly emblazoned in heart and mind.

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Fall Community Information and Registration Night Mark your calendars and come out to see what Sparwood organizations and groups have to offer! September 6th, 2012 6:00 - 8:30 pm Sparwood Curling Rink

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RCMP REPORT Thursday, July 12

• In Hosmer at 12:17 a.m. there was a domestic dispute. • In Fernie at 1:11 a.m. ongoing yelling was reported at a large party.

In Fernie at 1:29 a.m. eight young people were reported to be exposing themselves in a store and causing a disturbance. Thursday, July 12

• In Fernie at 11:02 a.m. there was a false business alarm. • In Grasmere at 11:57 a.m. a contractor flagging in a construction zone reported many speeders. • In Elkford at 2:38 p.m. a lost licence plate decal was reported. • In Sparwood at 2:43 p.m. a truck hauling a boat almost caused an accident. • In Fernie at 2:48 p.m. a flagger was reported as being difficult to see by a passing motorist. • In Fernie at 2:51 p.m. an individual reported a small dog had been attacked by two German Shepherds.

• In Fernie at 3:37 p.m. a passport was reported lost. • In Sparwood at 4:58 p.m. there was a child custody issue. • In Elko at 4:58 p.m. a red station wagon was speeding and passing unsafely. • In Fernie at 10:39 p.m. there was a false business alarm. • In Sparwood at 11:35 p.m. a vehicle was doing doughnuts and driving erratically. The vehicle went off the road and down a 20 ft bank. • In Sparwood at 11:37 p.m. there was a loud party complaint.

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dog. • In Elko at 12:51 p.m. a fire was lit on a flat deck trailer. • In Sparwood at 1:28 p.m. a kid’s scooter was reported stolen. • In Fernie at 1:48 p.m. a road rage incident was reported. • In Sparwood at 3:43 p.m. a black Jeep was being driven erratically, forcing the complainant off the road and almost causing an accident. • In Fernie at 4:18 p.m. furniture was stolen from a business. • In Fernie at 4:44 p.m. a silver Chrysler was passing unsafely. • In Elko at 4:51 p.m. there was a twovehicle accident. No injuries were reported. • In Fernie at 6:18 p.m. a blue halfton was reported for speeding. • In Grasmere at 6:27 p.m. there was a two-vehicle accident. No injuries were reported. • In Fernie at 6:42 p.m. there was a false business alarm. • In Elkford at 6:52 p.m. there was a single vehicle roll over. Two people received minor injuries. The driver was issued a 24-hour driving suspension. • In Fernie at

7:19 p.m. there was a hit and run vehicle accident. • In Fernie at 8:53 p.m. there was a domestic dispute.

Saturday, July 14 • In Sparwood at 1:09 a.m. an arrest warrant was executed. • In Fernie at 3:22 a.m. police responded to a domestic dispute. • In Fernie at 6:30 a.m. there was a single vehicle rollover. One individual was taken to the hospital. • In Sparwood at 11:39 a.m. there was a break and enter to a residence. • In Sparwood at 12:22 a.m. there was a child custody dispute. • In Fernie at 12:53 p.m. a vehicle struck a small bear. The bear ran off with unknown injuries. • In Fernie at 1:20 p.m. a vehicle struck a deer. • In Sparwood at 3:18 p.m. a semi unit with Alberta plates was speeding and driving erratically. • In Fernie at 3:30 p.m. there was a domestic dispute. • In Fernie at 5:53 p.m. an overdue traveller was reported. The individual returned shortly after safe and sound. • In Fernie at

6:35 p.m. a green Kia van was passing on double solid lines. • In Fernie at 8:24 p.m. a semi unit was driving erratically and cutting off the complainant. • In Sparwood at 8:24 p.m. harassment was reported. • In Sparwood at 8:43 p.m. there was a domestic dispute. • In Sparwood at 9:04 p.m. several cattle were grazing on the side of the road on Highway 43. The complainant was concerned they may wander onto the highway.

In Fernie at 9:21 p.m. a new grey pickup with S.K. plates was travelling with approximately 15 people in the back Saturday, July 14

• In Sparwood at 10:35 p.m. there was a breach of court ordered conditions.

Sunday, July 15 • In Fernie at 12:37 a.m. a loud party was reported. • In Fernie at 1:58 a.m. a loud party with fireworks was reported. Continued on page 18

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• In Sparwood at 2:14 p.m. locals were seen switching licence plates between them. • In Fernie at 2:34 p.m. harassment was reported. • In Elkford at 3:16 p.m. there was an abandoned 911 call. Police attended, no one was home and the whole family was at the lake. Police are unsure of why the call came through from the residence • In Fernie

at 4:43 p.m. a white Dodge flat deck was hauling too many units. • In Fernie at 6:17 p.m. a lost passport was reported. • In Sparwood at 10:40 p.m. a suspicious vehicle was reported. • In Fernie at 11:05 p.m. suspicious people were seen looking inside parked vehicles. • In Fernie at 11:19 p.m. there was a false business alarm.

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Monday, July 16 • In Elkford at 8:50 a.m. vandalism was done to two vehicles overnight. The vehicles were entered and some items were taken. • In Elkford at 9:50 a.m. there was a theft of tools from a tool kit on a mine building site. Two Snap On impact bolt drivers were taken. • In Sparwood at 10:01 a.m. a handheld radio that was stolen from a mine site was discovered at a pawn

shop. • In Fernie at 11:39 a.m. a passport was found. • In Fernie at 1:15 p.m. a suspicious person was seen hanging around a campsite. • In Fernie at 7:47 p.m. there was a false residential alarm. • In Fernie at 8:20 p.m. a GMC Jimmy, covered in mud, was seen speeding through a residential zone. • In Sparwood at 9:35 p.m. a bike was found.

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SEDROVIC: Steve Sedrovic, long time resident of Fernie passed away quietly with family by his side on June 24, 2012 at the age of 97 years at Rocky Mountain Village in Fernie. Steve was born in Fernie on September 14, 1914 and spent countless hours with his siblings playing, exploring and just being a kid in our beautiful little city. He was an avid outdoorsman, and spent many hours hiking, ﬁshing and camping in the mountains and valleys of the area. He also enjoyed gardening and was an accomplished violin player and in his younger days played for many dances. He was also enlisted in the Army and served overseas in World War II. Steve was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Johanna Sedrovic and in 2008 the love of his life Gladys. Left to mourn his passing are Bryan (Denise) Sedrovic, Cheri Ens and grandchildren; Rod (Kirsteen) of Hinton, AB, Stephen of Campbell River, BC, Charlene Vivian (Brent) of Port Coquitlam, BC, Stacy Reimer (Peter) of Peace River, AB, Jessica Ens (Brian Dawydiuk) of Lethbridge, AB and great grandchildren; Coltin Sedrovic (Rachel) and Torry Sedrovic both of Hinton, AB, Connor and Ethan Banks of Peace River, AB, Brody Reimer of Peace River, AB, Paige and Amber Vivian of Port Coquitlam, BC and one great great grand daughter Madison Sedrovic of Hinton, AB. He was a true gentleman with a gentle soul. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services Ltd.

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KNIGHT: Violet Knight (nee Hodgkins) of Fernie, BC passed away at the Elk Valley Hospital on July 26, 2012 at the age of 76. Violet was born to William and Kizia Hodgkins at St. Eugene Hospital in Cranbrook, BC, on August 3, 1936. With her parents, brother Billy and grandfather John Stocks, she lived at Clear Springs Farm in Roosville, BC until 1938 when her parents decided to return to England. There Violet spent the war years in Walsall, Staffordshire and endured the hardships of the times including nightly bombing raids, food shortages and worst of all, the loss of her father William who fell in Greece, 1941 during the BEF withdrawal. Despite all that, Violet had many fond memories of her time in England and often expressed the wish to return for a visit. In 1948 Violet and her mother Kizia came back to Canada and brieﬂy to Roosville once more until the early 1950’s when they moved to Fernie. On July 20, 1957 she married Sidney Knight and went on to become a devoted homemaker and mother to three children, Debra (Smith), Carolyn (Wilson), and Kevin. Violet enjoyed many activities both within and outside the home. Baking was her specialty, and her pastries, breads and buns never lasted long once out of the oven. She was a very social person, loving to visit with family and friends, and was always up for a party and especially dancing. For many years she drew satisfaction from hairdressing for neighbours and locals. Violet enjoyed camping and boating, and spent many summers out at the Koocanusa and surrounding lakes. Violet is survived by her three children; four grandchildren: Justin and Sarah Smith, Derek and LaToya Wilson; and four great grandchildren, Noah, Beckett, Sidney and Sienna.

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WHITE: Keith William White, age 56, passed away peacefully at home in Sparwood, BC amongst family and friends on August 1, 2012. Keith is survived by his loving wife Sue, parents Harvey & Erlene, brother Douglas and his wife Teresa, daughters Danielle and Sheena, 4 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Keith was born in Calgary, AB on April 20, 1956. In 1974 he graduated from KSS High School in Kelowna, and in 1978, moved to Sparwood and began working for Kaiser Resources. He married in Sparwood and had two beautiful daughters, Danielle and Sheena. Keith later re-married to Susan, enjoying 20 years of life fulfillment together. Through Keith’s extensive work career he mastered many skills and made achievements in fields that most of us could only imagine doing. To list just a few; Certified Heavy Duty Mechanic, Paramedic, Fireman, Hobby Craft Carpenter and also Business Entrepreneur. Keith, although self-taught, became an expert Electronics and Device and Component Specialist. He lent his expertise to many friends and family throughout his life. There are many of us today whose lives are simpler and less frustrating due to Keith’s “want” to help and assist others. Keith enjoyed watching and participating in most all sports. He was an avid golfer, dart enthusiast and master of most board and card games. Keith was also an avid baseball player and a huge Blue Jay’s fan throughout his life. As a Calgary Stampeder, Montreal Canadiens fan he witnessed revered championship titles over the years by both his favorite teams. A Celebration of Keith’s Life will be held at the Sparwood Senior’s Drop In Center on Saturday, August 18th at 3:00 PM. Messages of condolence may be made to the family at www. cherishedmemoriesfs.com. Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services Ltd.

ELK VALLEY CHURCH SERVICES THE SALVATION ARMY 741 2nd Ave., Fernie

WELCOMES YOU Morning Services

Obituaries

Place of Worship

Sunday Meeting

Education/Trade Schools

Obituaries

11:00 am

Corps OfÀcer: Lt. Kyla McKenzie Fernie OfÀce 250-423-4661 Fx 250-423-4668

KNOX UNITED CHURCH

201 2nd Avenue, Fernie Sunday Service 10:00 am Sunday School 10:00 am Nursery Available UCW Women’s Group 1st Tues each month 7:00 pm Clergy: Jane Clarke D.L.M. 250-423-6010 www.elkvalleyunited.com YOU’RE WELCOME AT KNOX

(formerly Fernie Baptist Church) 1622 10th Avenue, Fernie 250-423-4112 www.mountainsidechurch.ca New Summer Schedule: Sunday Service 9:30 am Contact Pastor Shawn Barden shawnbarden@gmail.com

ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH Centennial Square, Sparwood

YOU ARE INVITED! Mass Times: Saturdays: St. Michael’s ~ 7:00 pm Sundays: St. Michael’s ~ 11:00 am St. Bernard’s Mission, Elkford ~ 4:00 pm Thursdays: St. Michael’s ~ 6:30 pm Fridays: Lilac Terrrace ~ 11:00 am Confessions: Following each mass, or by appointment. Pastor: Father Bart Van Roijen 250-425-6444

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 691 4th Avenue, Fernie Sunday Worship...1:30 pm Pastor Fraser Coltman

cell 250-417-5016 Pastor David Morton cell 250-417-5017 or 1-866-426-7564

GOOD NEWS CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Sunday Worship

10:30 am

Everyone Welcome For more information call: 250-423-3516

SPARWOOD CHRISTIAN CENTRE 436 Pine Avenue Sparwood BC V0B 2G0

250-425-7787 AfÀliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada (PAOC) Services: Sunday 10:30 am Wednesday Bible Study: 6:47 pm Everyone Welcome Pastor: Rev. R.G. (Ross) Powell

TRINITY PENTECOSTAL TABERNACLE 1361 8th Avenue, Fernie EVERYONE WELCOME Sunday Worship & Children’s Ministry ...10:30 am Wed; Fellowship & Bible Study...7 pm Friday Youth Group...7 pm Pastor Dennis Williamson OfÀce 250-423-4114 Res. 250-423-4102

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HOLY FAMILY PARISH 521 4th Avenue, Fernie

Parish OfÀce 250-423-6127 Mass: Tues. & Wed. 9:00 am Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 9:00 am Confessions: Before 5:00 pm Mass on Saturday or by appointment Father Bart Van Roijen

CHRIST CHURCH ANGLICAN 591 4th Avenue, Fernie 250-423-6517 Christ Church Anglican Fernie

Sunday Service

8:30 am BCP

Sunday Service & School 9:30 am BAS Wednesday Service

10:00 am

The Rev Trevor Freeman, Parish Priest

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Obituaries

KAISNER: George Kaisner passed away at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook on July 30, 2012 at the age of 82 years. George was born in Natal, BC on May 23, 1930. He was raised on the family farm in the Elk Valley with his brother Fred. While working construction for the Department of Highways in Hope, BC he met June Seward and they were married in Hope on June 30, 1953. Together they raised 6 children while living in the Elk Valley. George worked at various jobs; guiding, logging, construction and mining. While working in the environmental department at the mines, he was involved in studies of coal exploration, activities in the sub-alpine winter ranges and an elk study, all which kept him busy in the outdoors that he loved! Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love of hunting, ďŹ shing and photography has been passed on to his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. George was especially proud of the masses of poppies he planted throughout his property! George is survived by his wife June and their children: Jewelle (Bill) Wojtula, Chris (Michelle) Kaisner, Jenny Kaisner, Kathy (Bill) Cytko, and David Kaisner, his daughter-in-law: Shirlene Kaisner, 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren with 2 more on the way! He was predeceased by his parents, Harry and Mary Kaisner, his son Danny Kaisner and his sister-in-law Bev Kaisner. A private family service will be held at a later date. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.cherishedmemoriesfs. com. Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services Ltd.

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CERTIFIED ELECTRICIANS Wanted for growing northern company. Competitive wages and beneďŹ ts. Safety tickets needed. Fax 250-775-6227 or email: info@torqueindustr ial.com. Apply online: www.torqueindustrial.com.

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AUTOMATED TANK Manufacturing Inc. is looking for welders. Due to a huge expansion to our plant located in Kitscoty, Alberta, 20km west of Lloydminster. We have openings for 10-3rd year apprentices or journey person welders. We offer best wage in industry. 3rd yr apprentice $28$30/hr, journey person $32$35/hr, higher with tank experience. ProďŹ t sharing bonus plus manufacturing bonus incentive. Full insurance package 100% paid by company. Good working environment. Join a winning team. Call Basil or Blaine at; (ofďŹ ce)780-8462231; (fax)780-846-2241 or send resume to: blaine@autotanks.ca; production@autotanks.ca. Keep your feet on the ground in a safe welding environment through inhole manufacturing process. No scaffolding or elevated work platform.

CERTIFIED MILLWRIGHTS Needed for growing northern company. Competitive wages and beneďŹ ts. Safety tickets necessary. Fax resume to 250-775-6227 or email: info@torqueindustrial.com Online: www.torqueindustrial.com CONCRETE FINISHERS and Form Setters. Edmonton based company seeks experienced concrete ďŹ nishers and form setters for work in Edmonton and northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work; Cell 780-660-8130. Fax 780-444-7103. john@raidersconcrete.com. INSERTING MACHINE Operator required for busy Alberta printing plant. Previous Alphaliner or other machine experience an asset. Mechanical & computer aptitude required; ejamison@greatwest.ca

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Help Wanted A&W Fernie is seeking

NEUCEL SPECIALTY CELLULOSE is a softwood dissolving sulphite pulp mill, located in peaceful, picturesque Port Alice, on the majestic West Coast of BC near the Northern tip of Vancouver Island. Do you appreciate sport ďŹ shing, hockey, mountain biking, golďŹ ng, scuba diving, hiking, camping, skiing, caving? Port Alice and the surrounding areas are a home base and playground for you and your family. Port Alice is a friendly town and a great place to raise children. Currently there are exciting employment opportunities at Neucel and we are looking for qualiďŹ ed and committed people to ďŹ ll them. â&#x20AC;˘ 2nd Class Power Engineer â&#x20AC;˘ Electrician (2) â&#x20AC;˘ Millwright (2) â&#x20AC;˘ Vibration Analyst â&#x20AC;˘ Process Engineer â&#x20AC;˘ Maintenance Purchaser â&#x20AC;˘ Manufacturing Support Engineer â&#x20AC;˘ Shift Superintendent To apply for any of these positions please send your resume to: hr@neucel.com or Fax 250-284-7715. www.neucel.com PARTS AND Services representatives at Jacobson Ford Salmon Arm BC. We are looking for exciting, customer friendly, dynamic individuals capable of working in a fast paced work environment. Parts and service experience an asset but not necessary, email resume to: iwantacareer@jacobsonford.com

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Trades, Technical TICKETED Crane Operator in the West Kootenay Area with experience/Ability up to 75 ton crane send resume to wkm@shawcable.com

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The Free Press newspaper has an immediate opening for a full time reporter. We are looking for someone with a journalism degree/ diploma and at least one year of newspaper experience. The qualiÂżed applicant must have experience with Indesign and Photoshop and will be expected to work independently, reporting to the Editor. We are seeking that true journalist who loves to cover everything from the seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; bake sale and city council to junior B hockey and school plays. The reporter is expected to work Ă&#x20AC;exible hours, including weekends, and must own a car and be prepared to travel across the Elk Valley. The successful candidate will receive a very competitive salary, car allowance, and an excellent beneÂżt package. Black Press has over 170 community newspapers across Canada and the United States and for the proven candidate the opportunities are endless. If you have an interest in the community, excellent writing skills and experience in journalism, and the ability to work to strict deadlines, please send a cover letter, resume, and examples of your writing and photography work to: Angela Treharne Editor The Free Press 342 Second Avenue Box 2350 Fernie, BC V0B 1M0 Fax: (250) 423-3110 Email: editor@thefreepress.ca Only those selected for interview will receive a response.

Household Services

A-1 FURNACE & Air Duct Cleaning. Complete Furnace/Air Duct Systems cleaned & sterilized. Locally owned & operated. 1-800-5650355 (Free estimates)

Pets & Livestock

Pets

Havanese pups, non shed, hypo allergenic, excellent companions, CKC registered, ready now (250)424-5229

Merchandise for Sale

Building Supplies

ROUGH Cut Timber for sale. 1x6,2x4,4x4,6x6. Prices vary. 250-426-2354.

Food Products BUTCHER SHOP BC INSPECTED GRADED AA OR BETTER LOCALLY GROWN NATURAL BEEF Hormone Free Grass Fed/Grain Finished $100 Packages Available Quarters/Halves $2.50/lb Hanging Weight Extra Lean Hamburger $4.00/lb TARZWELL FARMS 250-428-4316 Creston

Heavy Duty Machinery

A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63â&#x20AC;&#x2122; & 90â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cabsâ&#x20AC;?20â&#x20AC;&#x2122;40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;45â&#x20AC;&#x2122;53â&#x20AC;&#x2122; New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com Sharpening Equipment, Complete, Like New condition, $15,000. 1-(250)542-4106.

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Danby 12.2 cu ft chest freezer. H34â&#x20AC;? D22â&#x20AC;? W50â&#x20AC;?, white, energy efďŹ cient, $250. Caroma undermount bathroom sinks, (6) 24â&#x20AC;?X17â&#x20AC;?,colour bisquit (beige/off-white), $150 ea. Call 250-423-5047. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

Tools Heavy duty Mechanic retired selling tools & boxes, package offer for $5,000 willing to accept reasonable offer Phone 250-304-2149

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ALDERWOOD PLACE Comfortable apartment units 1 Bdrm - $775-month 2 & 3 Bdrm - $850 (& up)-month

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Fernie Townhouse for Sept. 1. 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, all appliances, garage. Utilities not included. N/P, N/S Ref/credit check required. Prefer 1 yr. lease. Call 250-423-7062 or 250-423-0716.

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2007 Ford Taurus SE four door, air, cruise, tilt steering, keyless entry, abs, driver side 6 way power seat. 147,000km. Mint condition. $5000. Contact Ed 250-4234510 or plrbb@shaw.ca.

Apt/Condo for Rent FERNIE - CONDO For Rent Available Sept. 1st. Spotless fully furnished 2 b/room $1300. month includes utilities. N/p n/s. Tel# 403-527-4664 ljbrown7@telusplanet.net

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Cars - Sports & Imports

2004 Porsche Carrera Cabriolet, like new, only 42,900km, garage kept! 6-spd, p/top, all maintenance done by MCL Porsche in Vancouver, only $52,500. Ric, (250)426-9599 DL#30866

Recreational/Sale Mobile Homes & Pads SPARWOOD MOBILE for rent airtight stove 250-423-1520

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Fernie’s Music Festival

Another great lineup of Canada’s up and coming Indie bands The Wapiti Music Festival Society is a non-profit society formed with one mission: to bring an outdoor music festival to the Elk Valley. Wapiti - Fernie’s Music Festival is the result. It runs every year in August in Fernie, BC. 2012 is our second year. We’ve been working hard for the last year in an effort to make this year’s festival even better than last year’s. We’ve put together another great lineup of some of Canada’s up and coming Indie bands. They range all across the musical spectrum, but they share some important attributes: they’re Canadian and they’re fun. At Wapiti we love live music and we love sharing it.

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So if you love it too, bring your friends and family and favourite dancing shoes. The festival is designed to be fun for all ages. This year’s event will be back in Fernie’s great Annex Park alongside the Elk River at the foot of Mt. Fernie. It’s a site that feels as though it were designed for an outdoor music festival for people that love the outdoors and music. While you’re on site please help us keep the park as pristine as we found it. And whether you’re a local or a first time visitor we hope you’ll take the time to visit around town. We have a great little city with lots to see and do, so have fun. - Wapiti Committee

I want to extend a warm Fernie welcome to all visitors here for the second annual WAPITI Festival. I hope you have a delightful time enjoying two days of fabulous music amongst the setting of lush greenery, water and mountain peaks I especially want to welcome all members of the Bands participating this year. Congratulations to WAPITI. Last year’s inaugural event was a resounding success with its emphasis on fresh Canadian independent talent. This year will prove to be even better with bands such as Toronto’s Born Ruffians and

Indie breakout stars of 2012 Belle Game as well as a host of other young talent ready to tantalize your ears with great tunes. Wapiti is being held once again at the Annex Park close to the Elk River and at the foot of our magnificent Rocky Mountains. The City of Fernie is proud to support this musical event, Special Thanks to organizers Kevin McIsaac, Chantell Souliere, Pierre Dupont and all the numerous volunteers that work a year in advance in preparation for this event. And thanks to sponsors TECK and CBT. Enjoy the Festival everyone. - Mary Giuliano, Mayor

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East Vancouver. They make music that makes people want to dance — or “Get up and love somebody,” as lead singer and guitarist Aaron Nazrul calls it. Whether breaking into song and dance on the streets of Paris, storming stages with Congolese musicians in Brussels, playing to thousands at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival or serenading abuelitas in South America, the charming sextet is able to reach across cultural barriers and connect with people of all stripes, on levels equally rhythmic and emotional. The video for their 2007 feel-good party anthem “When the Night” made it to #6 on the Much More Music countdown in 2008, and was optioned for a recent episode of 90210. “Delivered”, a surreal banjo ballad that conjures up images of a jungle river baptism, earned them the award for Best Roots Song at the Just Plain Folks Music Awards, which are judged by the world’s largest independent music

organization. The talented lineup is: Aaron Ross on vocals and latin-friendly nylon guitar, Geordie Hart on stand-up, sit-down and strap-on bass, Sean Ross on vocals + ukulele/cavacino, Tom Van Deursen on black, sexy electric guitar, Theo Vincent on ragin’ percussion + drumkit, and Richard Brinkman on drums that he keeps deep in his pocket. Founding members Aaron Ross and Geordie Hart are lifelong friends who formed their first band in fifth grade. They discovered their mutual passion for Latin music and culture during a musical odyssey they embarked upon through Cuba and Mexico as 20-year-olds — so much so that many of Ross’ viscerally poetic lyrics are written and sung in Spanish. Recently, African influences have begun to make their way into the Boom Booms’ groovy stew. The group’s magnanimous influences include the Buena Vista Social Club, Gregory Isaacs, The Budos Band, Manu Chao, Fat Freddy’s Drop, Damian Marley, Otis Redding, Sam Cook, Marvin Gaye, Ray LaMontagne, Tabu ley Rochereau and Paul Simon. Their latest album, Hot Rum, is fresh on the market after a year in the pipeline. It can be purchased at a competitive price on iTunes through the “Store” page. Aaron Nazrul’s previous release, 2007’s Butterfly Man, is also available on iTunes.

TheBritishColumbians The art in mainstream, modern music is suffering; dying. It gasps for the crisp air of originality as the noxious clouds of imitation, insincerity and fabrication threaten to stifle its existence. Quite simply, creating original, earnest music is becoming extinct. Vancouver area-based quartet The British Columbians are a breath of that fresh air. While their music is an incomparably unique union of very diverse backgrounds that results in a mixture of old school blues-influenced stompy rock ‘n’ roll songs (heavy emphasis on the roll), with songs that are haunted, wooden and pastoral, one must understand how their outlook and passion fuels this creativity and originality. It is their grassroots approach to making music for music’s sake that is seeing them blossom as one of Canada’s few truly authentic acts. “We’re passionate about there being integrity in music,” states Moran matterof-factly. “I feel like if you have a gift to play music, you should use it and it should be sincere. Those are the bands that we gravitate towards and love: the ones who are genuine. And the first time you hear those bands, you connect with them.”

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BornRuffians Born Ruffians, are a Canadian indie rock band formed in 2004, originally from Midland, Ontario, located near Georgian Bay. The band moved from Midland to Toronto in 2004. They released their self-titled debut EP in 2006. It was recorded by Ryan Mills at Little King Studio (now Sleepytown Sound). They have received extensive airplay on CBC Radio 3 with their debut single, “This Sentence Will Ruin/Save Your Life,” as well as a cover of Grizzly Bear’s single “Knife” which the band recorded live on KEXP. In 2007, they released the single “Hummingbird,” which was included on their first album Red, Yellow & Blue. They appeared in the British teen drama Skins, playing “Hummingbird” in a Brooklyn night club. The band was featured in episode seven of the comedic web series, Nirvana the Band the Show, playing as themselves as they rehearse with a new member of the band. On July 31, 2009 the Born Ruffians played for Nirvana the Band at The Rivoli for the wrap of their web-series. Born Ruffians’ “Red Yellow and Blue” was nominated in the 8th Annual Independent Music Awards for Pop/Rock Album of the year. The follow-up to their 2008 LP, Red, Yellow & Blue, was released June 1, 2010, entitled “Say It”.

We’ve got good news. (Celebrating 115 years of serving the Elk Valley.) From the day we printed our very ﬁrst paper — back in 1898, The Free Press has reported on the events, stories and legends of the Elk Valley. It’s tough to ﬁnd an area more authentic. Fact is, we’re one of the oldest newspapers in the entire Kootenays. There’s a reason for that. From the spectacular to the every day, we’ve printed it all, every week: our politicians’ plans, the public’s questions, main street businesses on their way up and local careers on their way down. The hottest days and deepest snows. We’ve followed the crimes, punishments, performances and players, our hometown teams’ victories, overseas wars, Canadian news, and B.C. views. Community underdogs who’ve won. And loved ones who’ve lost. After more than a century we’re still doing our very best to do the same. To be the Elk Valley’s newspaper. Your newspaper. Est. 1898

CufftheDuke The alt-country road-warriors released their fifth ablum Morning Comes last year. The ninetrack album was produced by Blue Rodeo’s Greg Keelor and is the first part of a two part album. Morning Comes includes upcoming single ‘Count On Me’ and an eight minute epic called ‘Bound To Your Advice’. Cuff The Duke have been touring extensively after the album’s release. Cuff the Duke started out in Oshawa before making the move to Toronto in 2002. Their debut album, Life Stories For Minimum Wage was released on Three Gut Records, at the time one of the most exciting indie- labels in Canada. Their second and third albums, Cuff The Duke andSidelines And The City respectively, were both released on Hardwood Records alongside label mates B a s i a Bulat and Hayden.

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WapitiLovesKids AndKidsLoveWapiti There will be a shaded kids area with activities during the day portion of the event. Wapiti is a family friendly event. Annex Park runs along the Elk River and contains some ponds. Please be aware of the water and it’s possible dangers.

Parking Wapiti is pleased to provide parking at no charge for those attending the event. We also have a secure bike check and strongly encourage festival goers to ride their bike or walk to the event if possible. If you are driving please watch for the signs and volunteers directing you to the parking area inside the Annex Park. There is parking along city streets, but we ask that you respect the properties and driveways of residents and avoid blocking their access and not park on lawns. Also, please respect no parking signs where they are posted. Please note that care should be taken around the festival grounds, especially after dark, as there is considerable foot and bike traffic.

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