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Economic visions for B.C. and approaches to the local dialysis unit dilemma were among the top issues discussed at the all-candidates debate on the evening of Wednesday, April 10th. Three candidates — one still awaiting official Elections BC confirmation of his candidacy — squared off in posing answers to ten questions on ten different topics, selected from a pool of 100 questions received by the organizing committee. "It's important in my view to simply be predictable as a government," said incumbent MLA Norm Macdonald, as he railed against the province's implementation of the now-rescinded harmonized sales tax. Mr. Macdonald also observed that the provincial debt has ballooned to $78 billion when factoring in the BC Hydro deferral accounts related to independent power producer agreements. "The creation of jobs is the largest issue in the province," said soonto-be-confirmed BC Conservative candidate Earl Olsen, a career accountant and businesman who was a new face to many in the crowd of 150 people. "We're almost

GREG AMOS PHOTO BC Liberal party candidate Doug Clovechok expounds on an answer to one of ten questions posed to three candidates at the all-candidates debate held on Wednesday, April 10th at David Thompson Secondary. A capacity crowd of 150 packed the high school theatre for the event, which ran for two hours as candidates answered pre-approved questions. There was no opportunity for the public to pose questions directly Pictured, left to right: Mr. Clovechok, BC Conservative candidate Earl Olsen, NDP incumbent MLA Norm Macdonald, and event moderator Craig Knapp.

sliding to the point where operational debt is being paid for with more debt," he added. While candidates had to compete with noise from a band practice early in the event, all stood and spoke directly to the crowd while resisting the urge to take personal shots at their rivals. "The NDP want more government, and who's going to pay for that?" questioned BC Liberal candidate Doug Clovechok, who also strongly endorsed

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Premier Christy Clark's plan to create a liquefied natural gas export industry for B.C. He also condemned former premier Gordon Campbell for the manner in which the harmonized sales tax was introduced, but praised the tax itself. "As a small business owner, the HST worked for us," said Mr. Clovechok. The NDP "followed Bill Vanderzalm over the cliff," on the HST issue, he added. Seizing on a strong community issue, Mr. Macdonald related the closure

of Invermere's community dialysis unit to a 2005 BC Liberal government decision to appoint health board members. "If we form government, that dialysis unit will re-open," he said. Mr. Macdoanld also pledged the NDP would fund more home support care in rural B.C., without stretching the healthcare budget. CONTINUES TO 'DEBATE' ON PAGE A3

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Wilks delivers Pynelogs funds, mulls Columbia Valley priorities GREG AMOS editor@invermerevalleyecho.com

A federal Community Infrastructure Improvment Fund (CIIF) grant delivered on Tuesday, April 9th means the federal government is footing half the bill for a new 12 foot by 15 foot addition at the Pynelogs Cultural Centre. The $10,420 grant, delivered in person by Kootenay-Columbia MP David Wilks at the centre amidst a backdrop of children's art, is only the latest in a long line of federal grants that have found their way to the region. "You have some very good community grant writers," said Mr. Wilks. "The Columbia Valley seems to have a knack for writing grants." With five CIIF grants delivered since last fall in Invermere, Windermere and Radium Hot Springs, the valley is outpacing other parts of Mr. Wilks' riding

on a grant money per capita basis. Cranbrook, Fernie, Revelstoke and Creston have each received just one of the grants, while Golden has received two. While in the riding on a two-week break from Ottawa, Mr. Wilks said he has been mainly fielding questions around the 2013 federal budget, which he agrees can be described as a "stand pat" budget. "The budget from 2012 certainly ruffled a lot of feathers," he said. "[Finance Minister] Jim Flaherty recognized he wants to try and balance the budget by 2015; the budget recognizes there's going to be new money available for projects in the upcoming two years." Within the riding, Mr. Wilks said his top priority is widening the Trans Canada Highway. Though the highway now has four lanes through Banff National Park, several sections

within Wilks' riding still have twolane segments. "Anyone from Calgary that comes here drives on the Trans Canada," he said. "I'm working with the Minister of Environment and the Minister of Transportation to get a long-term plan for improvements." One issue about which Mr. Wilks said he has heard significant concern locally is the pending demolition of the historic Radium Hot Springs Lodge. After talking with a Parks Canada executive, Mr. Wilks said he understaands why the lodge is coming down. "[Parks Canada] wanted to recognize the area should be in a natural state; they felt that is more conducive to a national park setting," he said. "Like most buildings, if its not taken care of over time, it becomes not worth repairing ; it's probably not a bad thing that it's coming down."

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He also criticized the fact health spending has grown only 0.5 per cent over the past dozen years, which he argued is not nearly enough given B.C.'s aging population. "The moral test of government is how well we look after seniors in their twilight years," stated Mr. Clovechok, who asserted healthcare delivery must focus on centralized services to keep costs down. Mr. Clovechok noted his call to the Kootenay East Regional Hospital District board chair is "where the ball started rolling," on bringing attention to the issue. Speaking as a Fairmont Fire Department member, Mr. Olsen noted he sees the impact of ambulance and paramedic shortages. He expressed his opposi-

tion to the removal of the dialysis unit, and noted B.C. has gone from spending $235 more on health per capita than other provinces, to now spending $199 less per capita. Mr. Macdonald noted the re-opening of Canfor's Radium mill marks "the beginning of great times for us in forestry," and said he will support more investment in healthy forests, wheil Mr. Clovechok quoted a 1000 per cent increase in B.C.'s softwood lumber exports to China. On education, Mr. Macdonald said the government "has consistenly provoked teachers for political reasons," and promised he would work for better classroom composition to allow teachers to teach more effectively. Mr. Olsen vouched for more postsecondary education that reflects the skills needed for the economy, while Mr. Clovechok noted "if you've got a

strong economy, you've got a strong education system." He also spoke in favour of both more green energy and fossil fuel development, as well as keeping B.C.'s carbon tax at the current level. "I understand oil and gas from a First Nations perspective," said Mr. Clovechok, an honourary member of Alberta's Piikani Nation. "We're so far ahead in North America on the carbon tax, nobody can keep up on it," he added. Mr. Olsen said the BC Conservatives would scrap the carbon tax immediately, and noted his party would ask all of its MLAs to follow voters' wishes. In any conflict between the interests of the riding and those of his party, "the riding comes first," he said. A longer version of this story and more photos will be posted soon on The Valley Echo's website.

BY GINNY WALKER Invermere Public Library

Editor's note: Today marks the start of the countdown to the Invermere Public Library’s 50th anniversary. The Invermere Public Library received its certification of incorporation 50 years ago, at the home of Mr. and Mrs Peatfield. There is evidence that the library existed onand off since 1927, but on June 5th, 1963, the library became “official”. This was the culmination of Major Bell’s many years of service as the community librarian. At this meeting where board members were elected, they were encouraged to purchase a set of World Book encyclopedias. Guess who was present at this momentous occasion? Our own dear Ray Crook. The budget in 1963 was $600! The collection was based on book exchanges that took place three or four times a year. The “library” con-

Peter McIsaac, a long time library patron, spearheaded the fund raising initiative. To date, over $35,000 has been donated to the library strictly for the purchase of books. That means over 1,000 books in this library have an “Adopted by” or “In Memory of” book plate inside. Not only is this an important fundraiser for the library, it is delightful to open a book and see a familiar name inside. You can of course donate any amount that you would like, but $25 gets your name in a Children’s book, $35 in an adult’s book and $50 in a reference or magazine subscription. Obviously our goal will be 50 books, but we wouldn’t want to limit ourselves! Special book plates for the fiftieth anniversary have been ordered and we look forward to putting them in books purchased and published in 2013! Watch for our display in the library featuring our fiftieth anniversary 2.8125” x 3” “adoptees”!

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Invermere library soon to turn 50 sisted of a book shelf in the foyer of the community hall. The library has come a long way since 1963. It has been housed in four different locations. Mary Bowen was the librarian at the time of incorporation and Leslie Wynder agreed to take on the job. Liz Robinson was hired in 1982 and is still employed at the Invermere Public Library today. To mark the fiftieth anniversary, on the evening of June 5th there will be cake and refreshments served at the library. Everyone is welcome to join us in celebrating this special occasion. To continue the celebration, on June 9th there will be a catered dinner and light entertainment at the CPR Lodge. It is a fitting venue to celebrate our longevity in! Tickets for this event will be on sale shortly. Another way that we hope the community will celebrate this very special year with us is by adopting a book. It’s been 15 years now that the Adopt a Book program at the Invermere Public Library has been in place.

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NEWS DAN WALTON PHOTO Howard and Doreen Stafford get a better perspective on the July 2012 Fairmont Hot Springs mudslide by viewing one of many maps on display at a three-hour open house held at the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort on Wednesday, April 10th. Clarke Geoscience was on hand to expain there's a 10 per cent chance of a similar slide over the next 50 years.

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Fairmont Hot Springs would be a challenging community to live in if disasters similar to last summer's mudslide were a regular occurrence. But according to a report commissioned by the Regional District of East Kootenay, another major mudslide is not likely to happen at Fairmont again within the foreseeable future. "The July 2012 event had an estimated return period of 475 years," said Jennifer Clarke, owner and geoscientist at Clarke Geoscience during a presentation at the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort on the evening of Wednesday, April 10th. "Basically, that's a ten percent probability of occurrence in 50 years." Ms. Clarke is the professional geoscientist who completed a debris flow hazard and risk assessment for the Regional District of East Kootenay. Instead of measuring the probability of a major mudslide occurrence on a year-to-year basis, the analysts can make more accurate predictions by stepping back and estimating the probability over a long period of time. Completing a post-event investigation allows affected parties to further understand the process and character of the event, as well as what triggered it, she said. "The overall goal is to reduce or minimize damage, and prevent injury and the loss of life by understanding landslides and other natural disasters." The July 15th mudslide was coaxed into existence by weather and watershed conditions, Ms. Clarke said. While the watershed contributed to the disaster, it was weather that triggered it. "It's a combination of the two but the weather was the trigger,” she said. “Snowfall, snowmelt rates and rainfall intensity are the main

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climate factors that effect landslide triggers." The report says that the 2011-2012 snowpack accumulated at a rate 170 per cent above average, before a rapid snow melt in May was followed by a localized storm cell which poured down over 20 millimetres of rain. As many will recall, it was a hefty mess. More than 350 people had to be evacuated after an estimated 65,000 cubic meters of debris came crashing through the community. "The Fairmont mudslide is comparable to other landslides occurring last year, and one of the bigger events to occur in the southern interior last year," she said. The condition of the ground only abetted the disaster. "For an event this size, the debris ran out quite a ways, and I think that's a function of the size of the fine-textured sediment in the basin,” she said. “Because the material in the basin weathers and breaks down into smaller sizes, that material is able to be transported further." At the talk, Clarke Geoscience displayed an illustrated map of Fairmont which classifies the risk level to areas in the community in terms of high, moderate or low risk. Asked how she would protect her property if she were living in a danger zone, Ms. Clarke offered two pieces of advice. "One is to be aware; a heightened awareness, particularly in spring and late summer," she said. "Also, be involved in the consultation process; be aware that the regional district will work to access provincial funding for mitigation – and I don't think that can happen unless the residents are involved in that process." She says homeowners should be aware of their watershed, and aware of where the property is located in relation to the likely line of fire. Five recommendations were made in the report, which essentially calls for better drainage throughout the community. The estimated cost for all phases of the proposed changes would cost $2.5 million.

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Responding to the Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley's request for support, mayor and council approved a $2,000 contribution for the group at Invermere's Tuesday, April 9th council meeting. A fundraising dinner and dance

at the Black Forest restaurant is being held on May 10th, in conjunction with the society's first annual general meeting.

operations earlier in the year, and that workers have had a difficult time pinpointing the problem, but will continue investigating the issue.

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Financial support was requested by the BC Seniors Games for an upcoming competition in Kamloops. While council supported the notion, none of the eligible accounts were sufficient enough to approve the request.

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When you have the skills and experience for the work but can't manage an interview, sometimes all it takes is a little tweak of the resume. Whether you need to write or update your resume or cover letter, there's a place in town that can help for free. The Columbia Valley Employment Centre offers year-round employment assistance in Invermere, and during the spring, writing workshops are being offered exclusively for resumes.

On Thursday, April 18th, and Wednesday, May 1st, the employment centre at 1313 7th Avenue, above the thrift shop, will be teaching job seekers how to apply for work most effectively. The evening workshops run from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. "It's for people who don't see all the options," said Larry Rohrick, director of program management for the Family Resource Centre, which runs the employment centre. "They're not aware of some of the possibilities, maybe they're pessimistic about some of the opportunities, and I think

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"Tough economic times" is a phrase we're all getting pretty familiar with by now. It came up at last Wednesday's allcandidates debate at David Thompson Secondary, where the three candidates pitched their ideas on how to effect economic growth in the Columbia Valley, and it's the ideological bedrock for the 2013 federal budget. The "stand pat" budget promises continued austerity en route to a balanced budget, and delivered few surprises as it was read out in the House of Commons last month. Most of the excitement arose from an obscure detail found in page 141 of the document: a suggestion that Canada could, in theory, follow in the footsteps of Cyprus by allowing the government to seize private assets from a bank, in order to pay the bank's own debts. “The Government proposes to implement a 'bail-in' regime for systemically important banks," reads the budget document (which is not to be confused with a budget implementation bill; that's still in the works.) One can only speculate what "systemically important" means, though I speculate it is the same concept as "too big to fail." Aside from Iceland, where the banks were allowed to fail in 2008 — and not a single person died because of it — we haven't seen any compelling cases for the need for this provision. What happened in Cyprus crippled a country where banks held tons of foreign capital and where spending was out of control. Clearly, Cyprus' economic situation is nothing like Canada's. So how can it not set off some alarm bells to include this "bail in" talk in the budget? Canada's banking system is among the best in the world — which is what makes it so strange to see this language written into it. I asked Kootenay-Columbia MP David Wilks about this, and he noted proposed legislation will prevent banks from seizing consumer deposits. Canada would only ever face this situation, he added, after every other country on Earth has been through it first. Well, sure - but if that's the case, why even introduce the idea? It can't be good for public trust in the government or the banking system.

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Conservatives only split the vote Dear Editor, As a lifetime supporter and member of the federal Conservative Party of Canada it has been brought to my attention that a candidate has surfaced in the Columbia River-Revelstoke riding representing the BC Conservative Party in the upcoming provincial election. That is unfortunate. It is a broadly-held view that such a candidate has absolutely no chance of winning but, ironically, by running on a scant but right-of-centre business oriented platform, his most probable result will be to enhance the opportunity for the left-of-centre voices. At a time when schools wish for lower studentteacher ratios, where hospitals are hoping for shortAngela Krebs

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Grow Your Life — Elizabeth Shopland

Common garden tips we can learn from Whether we are experts in the garden or novices, we can all use a little help along the way. Sometimes, keeping our lawns, gardens and ourselves healthy can be a challenge. Here are five garden tips that we can learn from in no particular order: 1 — Although we are all excited to get to the nursery in the early spring, without a plan, we can spend a substantial amount of money on a hodge-podge of plants and colours that don’t work well together and truly don’t fit into our existing landscape. The same is true for our offices, closets, garages and storage areas. Take time on the rainy days to sort, organize and inventory what you already have and then make a simple plan for items that are needed for the season ahead. 2 — What’s in your soil? Many new gardeners overlook the importance of creating great soil. Amend your soil each year with compost, other organic

matter and ensure there is enough sand in the mix to provide good drainage. After a long winter, feel better and enhance your own energy with a colourful variety of nutrient-rich seasonal fruits and vegetables. 3 — Once the weather turns warmer, it’s easy to get lost in the amount of projects to be done in the gardens: new plantings, pruning, weeding, irrigation, seed planting and soil care. Focus on working with the rhythm of nature and make a plan considering the most important projects first and pace yourself over the next few weeks. It’s important to take a balanced approach to our own daily lives. Each area of our “life landscape” needs to be tended to and nurtured consistently. 4 — Over or under watering can cause a great deal of stress on your plants. Too much watering can make your plants susceptible to pests,

disease and root rot. Too little water and the plant can be in a very challenged state. We know it’s important to stay well hydrated ourselves, especially after exercise and on warmer days. Become a better environmental steward and install eco-friendly appliances and timers in your home and garden to reduce your water usage. Your plants will thank you too! 5 — Pay attention to where you place your plants. Without the correct amount of light and space, the plants will not reach their full potential and may eventually die. Take notice of the sun's path throughout the day, consider trees or shrubs in full leaf, fences and avoid crowding your plants. Head out there and have some fun, make a plan, pace yourself, nurture the needs of the plants and yourself, enjoy quiet moments and appreciate all the good in your life.

B.C. Views — Tom Fletcher

It’s still easy being Green VICTORIA –This is the first of a series of policy commentaries on the four main parties contesting the 2013 B.C. election. I’m starting with the B.C. Green Party, which has higher than usual hopes for the 2013 election. It was also the first to put out a substantial policy document, albeit one that is still being debated and altered. Green Book 2013 continues the utopian positions that only a party with no chance of forming a government has the luxury to put forward. For example, they would double the area of parks in B.C., but take 100 years to do it. Immediately, they would almost double the carbon tax, taking it from seven to 12 cents on a litre of gasoline. Greens would extend this steeply increased carbon tax to industries such as natural gas and cement production. Leader Jane Sterk told me she expects cement producers and the like to adapt, rather than shut down as their competitive position erodes. And what about the extra billions in carbon tax revenues? Ms. Sterk says most should continue to go to income tax reductions, as is now the case, because the purpose is to change consumption patterns, not to increase overall tax revenue. Most,

but not all. “We think there is an argument to be made for putting, for a period of time, the increased revenue from the carbon tax into creating the infrastructure that allows people to benefit from a carbon tax,” Ms. Sterk said. That means transit, and potentially retrofits of homes and other buildings as well. Tax increase aside, this is essentially the NDP position too. The Greens emphasize wind and geothermal power. Ms. Sterk faces the awkward task of arguing against hydroelectric expansion. A Green government would cancel the Site C dam project on the Peace River. Ms. Sterk says it would only serve as a subsidy to liquefied natural gas exports, which she doesn’t believe materialize as international competitors develop. The Greens’ star candidate, University of Victoria climate scientist Andrew Weaver, agrees. Both point to vast reserves of Russian gas that may well get to Asia more quickly and cheaply. Sterk said the 35,000 existing gas wells in northern B.C. “are not going to be shut down.” Actually, in the absence of liquefied natural gas exports, that is exactly what would happen to many of them. The U.S. has its own shale gas supplies, and is B.C.’s

only current export customer. Converting transport trucks and BC Ferries to liquefied natural gas isn’t going to maintain the vast industry blooming in northern B.C. The official Green Party position is to place a moratorium on B.C. gas drilling while a comprehensive water use policy is developed. Current innovations such as reusing municipal wastewater are ignored. The Green platform also demands disclosure of chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing, which the B.C. Oil and Gas Commission has already done. If one were to design a self-fulfilling prophecy that B.C.’s liquefied natural gas project is doomed to fail, the Green Party platform would be a good place to start. Reading through Green Book 2013, I’m left with the impression that much of it remains calculated as a soothing message for urban voters who have been convinced it’s courageous to drive their cars down to an anti-tanker protest. If Ms. Weaver, Mr. Sterk or any other Greens get elected, it will be surfing a wave of protest votes from people weary of the B.C. Liberals and the NDP. It will not be due to the practicality or even internal consistency of their polices. It’s still pretty easy being Green.

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Community Calendar

DAN WALTON

Send your events to production@invermerevalleyecho.com APRIL 17-18 • Permaculture Workshop with Rob Avis of Verge Permaculture, hosted by Groundswell. Community Greenhouse over two evenings, 6 - 9 p.m. for $65, bill@greenmansustainable.ca

Climbing, Laird School, 5-8 p.m., $5. • Radium Seniors’ Carpet Bowling, 1:30 p.m., Seniors' Hall • Drop-in roller skating, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., $5, Glacier Peaks Gymnastics building, 250-342-5321

THURS APRIL 18 • Free resume writing workshop, CV Employment Centre, for times and registration call 250-3416889 • Conrad Kain Centennial Society AGM, 7 p.m., Windermere Valley Museum.

2nd SUNDAY • LW Alliance Church Sing and Celebrate, 7 p.m. For more information call Clarence Stauffer, 250-3429580

FRI APRIL 19 • 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.: Free bra clinic at the Valley Fitness Centre. To book, call Bev 1-888-9099641 • Adventure Club for Kids’ Clown Boot Camp, Invermere Public Library, 2 - 4 p.m., for grades 5-7. Contact the library to register. • Mike, Denise & Michelle HartmannEchterling from Hart to Heart Ministries, Radium Christian Fellowship, 7 p.m. 250-332-6633 SAT APRIL 20 • DTSS 30th Annual Big Band Dance at the Invermere Community Hall, 7:30 p.m. Call 250-342-9213 ext. 4503 for ticket information SUN APRIL 21 • Columbia Valley Cycling Society Annual Bike and Gear Swap at the Invermere Community Hall. Drop-off 9 - 11 a.m. Sale is from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Pick up money and/or unsold items at 1:00 p.m. $1 to sell items. EVERY SUNDAY • Public Indoor Rock

EVERY MONDAY • Gentle drop-in carpet bowling, 1:30 p.m., Seniors' Centre • Cadets, 6:30-9 p.m. for boys and girls, ages 12-17. Cost: FREE (includes uniform). Info: Megan McConnell at 250409-4455 • Duplicate Bridge, 6:30 p.m., Invermere Seniors’ Hall, $2/ person. Visitors welcome • EK Brain Injury Support Group, 1-3 p.m., Family Resource Centre. Info: 250-344-5674 1st & 3rd TUESDAY • OPT clinic, 6:308:30 p.m., Inv. Health Unit, 850-10th Ave. Confidential service: low-cost birth control, and STI testing 1st TUESDAY • Invermere Camera Club 7 p.m. Tanya, tanyadeleeuw65@ gmail.com EVERY TUESDAY • Shuswap Bingo at the Shuswap Indian Band Office downstairs, doors open at 5:30 p.m., early bird at 6:45 p.m., regular games at 7 p.m. • Cubs (8-10 year olds) and Beavers (5-7 year olds), JA Laird, 6 - 7 p.m. 1st & 3rd WED • Scrabble Night at

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Invermere Public Library. 6 - 8 p.m. Call 250-342-6416 • Bingo, Windermere Community Hall, opens at 6 p.m., starts at 7 p.m. 2nd & 4th WED • Seniors' Day at the Invermere Library. Bus provided EVERY WEDNESDAY • Indoor soccer, DTSS gym. Drop-in, $2, 8:30-10:00 p.m. • Yoga THRIVE- Yoga for Cancer Survivors and Support People. Copper Point Resort. New 7-week session starts March 13 at 4:30 p.m. Call Jan Klimek at 250-3421195 EVERY THURSDAY • Children's Air Rifle Program, with the LWDRGC, Inv. Community Hall, 7 - 8:30 p.m., free of charge, ages 6-15. Learn safety, marksmanship. Equipment provided. EVERY FRIDAY • Baby Goose program for parents and babies up to 18 months. 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Eileen Madson Primary. kandruschuk@cbal.org • Public Indoor Rock Climbing, Laird School, 5-8 p.m., $5 • Preschool Story Time at the Invermere Public Library, 10:30 a.m. For info visit invermere.bclibrary.ca EVERY SATURDAY • Public Indoor Rock Climbing, Laird School, 5-8 p.m., $5. Invermere Thrift Store • Thursdays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays, 1 - 4 p.m. Radium Thrift Store • Thursdays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays, 12 - 4 p.m.

A look back through The Valley Echo over the last 50 years 5 years ago (2008): An intoxicated 39-yearold Fairmont woman was arrested on April 17th for choking one person, striking another, and smashing a window. Upon arrest, the woman complained of a sore ankle. The police drove her to the Invermere hospital where doctors declared her fit for incarceration. She was charged with assault and mischief. 10 years ago (2003): Responding to last week's letter from a Canadian immigrant who was angry with Jean Chretien's decision to forego the invasion of Iraq, an Invermere man questioned her criticisms. Facetiously, the writer explained, "Our PM is spineless for respecting the decisions made by the UN Security Council, and listening to the opinions of his own Canadian population. If it is essential for our PM to become a criminal like Bush and Blair, for [the letter writer] to become a proud Canadian, I suggest looking up words like freedom, democracy and dignity in the dictionary. I applaud our PM for having a backbone to resist American pressure. 20 years ago (1993): A nearby motorcyclist wrote in to The Echo to communicate his frustration with B.C. auto insurance. He said his 1200cc motorcycle will cost him $1,257 for annual insurance in the province, where an Alberta counterpart would average $239 per year. He acknowledged circumstantial rate differences between provinces, but cannot rationalize paying five times more than the neighbouring jurisdiction. "I think that it is about time that the B.C. government put ICBC where it belongs, and that is with the rest of the outdated programs,” he said. “It's time to bring back some healthy competition." 30 years ago (1983): During a meeting in Wilmer, MLA Jim Chabot asked his constituents for a show of hands as to how many were

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in favour of retaining the elementary school in Wilmer, to which residents displayed unanimous support. 40 years ago (1973): The Canadian Advertising Standards Council issued a notice to remind readers that ads cannot contain false, misleading, unwarranted or exaggerated claims. Using the Magic Mouse toy as an example, the council explained action it had taken against a seedy business. "The television station had already cancelled the ad because of similar complaints. Since the advertiser (a U.S. company) did not reply to our inquiry, we issued an urgent bulletin requesting all stations to contact us before accepting advertising from this company. The Magic Mouse is no longer advertised." 45 years ago (1968): The Canadian Cancer Society asked, "how will this age be identified?" The writer believes 1968 is part of "the electrical age", but is not sure that historians will view the era similarly. Science is advancing on so many fronts, it may become known as the age of medical miracles, or perhaps as the time when humans found a solution to cancer, he predicts. *** A hotel was under construction at the Fairmont Hot Springs which will "compare favourably with any resort in British Columbia." The hot springs resort will have 100 bedrooms in total after the addition of the 42-suite hotel, expected to open before the May long weekend. 50 years ago (1963): Two boys were walking along the beach of Lake Windermere when they noticed a flock of crows circling something near the water. As they approached, the boys discovered the body of Moses Michel, a 64-year-old Kootenay Indian who had been missing since January 4th. *** As cattle were regularly being stolen in the valley, local farmers teamed with the provincial Beef Growers Association to offer a reward for information leading to the arrest of the beef bandits. Three heifer heisters were arrested, leading to a $225 reward for the snitch.

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Mental preparation can go a long way, and the employment centre's Self Help Host, Jim Jenkinson, told The Echo that the workshop will cater to any kind of employment. "It's opened a huge continuum all the way up to people who are professionals, or currently employed and have aspirations to apply for positions that are available to them and they just need to

know a little bit more about how to make their resume or cover letter specific enough to get interest from a prospective employer," he said. The spring workshops will discuss how to effectively apply online. Mr. Jenkinson says that many employers, especially larger ones, expect applicants to go online to fill out an application. The employment centre advises

job hunters to look at the application online before they start to fill it out, Mr. Jenkinson says, and print off a hard copy if possible. "What happens a lot of times is people abandon online applications because they're being asked a specific question that they don't have the necessary paperwork to fill it out — there's a little bit of preparation to undertake before

you actually sit down at the computer to fill out the applications." he said. Those in attendance at the workshops will be invited to return at a later date if they wish to follow up. Participation at either workshop is free, but job seekers must first register by calling Mr. Jenkinson at 250-341-6889.

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Earth Day Earth Day is back for 2013 Celebrated every April 22, Earth Day is the largest, most celebrated environmental event worldwide. More than 6 million Canadians join 1 billion people in over 170 countries in staging events and projects to address local environmental issues. Nearly every school child in Canada takes part in an Earth Day activity. Environmental challenges abound as our daily actions pollute and degrade the fragile environment that humans and wildlife depend on to survive. What can we do? Earth Day provides the opportunity for positive actions and results. First launched as an environmental awareness event in the United States in 1970, Earth Day (April 22nd) is celebrated as the birth of the environmental movement. Earth Day is a powerful catalyst for change. The first Earth Day, spearheaded by Wisconsin Governor Gaylord Nelson and Harvard University student Denis Hayes, involved 20 million participants in teach-ins that addressed decades of environmental pollution. The event inspired the US Congress to pass clean air and water acts, and establish the Environmental Protection Agency to research

and monitor environmental issues and enforce environmental laws. In 1990, two million Canadians joined 200 million people in 141 nations in celebrating the first International Earth Day. In many countries, the global event brought pressure on heads of state to take part in the UN Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro to address issues such as climate change and the world wide loss of species. In Canada, Earth Day has grown into Earth Week and even Earth Month to accommodate the profusion of events and projects. They range from large public events, such as Victoria’s Earth Walk (5,000 participants), Edmonton’s Earth Day Festival at Hawrelak Park (30,000 participants), and Oakville, Ontario’s Waterways Clean-up (2,000 participants) to the thousands of small, private events staged by schools, employee groups and community groups. Want to get involved? Need some help? There are programs and resources to help you organize a successful activity, event or project in your organization or community. Please visit earthday.ca and refer to the "resources" tab at the top of your screen for more information.

Eco Triva Questions

Build your eco-knowledge and share it with others. Use these fun and challenging questions as resources in your environmental activities and initiatives.

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2) “Phantom carriers” is a term used for electronic devices that: A) Move from room to room B) Continue to consume electricity even when switched off C) Are really expensive D) Are energy efficient 3) On average, households waste of their food purchases. A) 5% B) 10% C) 14% D) 19% 4) You can improve your gas mileage by about 3.3% by: A) Having your windows open B) Keeping your tires inflated to the proper pressure C) Driving with the music on D) Keeping your car clean

Earth Day Canada Top Actions 1): C10 —Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22nd. 1) Smart Shopping • Buy what you need, not what you want • Consider renting and borrowing things that are seldom needed • Buy used items from garage sales and second-hand stores 2) Simple savers • Replace incandescent light bulbs with LEDs • Use aerators on faucets and shower heads 3) Transportation alternatives • Walk, cycle, car pool and use public transportation • When driving, reduce idling and maintain correct tire pressure • Consider car sharing programs or renting

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reatest number of coal 4) Food choices • Choose local and organic foods that are in season, and support local food producers • Eat less meat

5) Washing and Drying • Wash full loads of clothes in cold water and hang to air dry 6) Heating and Cooling • For summer air conditioning, set your thermostat to 24°C or 25°C • For winter heating, set your thermostat to 19°C or 20°C • Install ceiling fans and programmable thermostats

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5) How many plastic bags are used per year by the average family of four people? A) 200 B) 500 C) 1000 D) 1500

1): A—Refrigerators use about 11% of a household’s total energy consumption.

7) Close to Home • Vacation, travel and work as close to home as possible

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1) A - Refrigerators use about 11% of a household’s total energy consumption.

Take Action: Buy Energy Star endorsed refrigerators, which 2) B - “Phantom carriers” are products that draw power 24 hours will use less energy and save you money. Also, make sure a day. Appliances that have a clock or programming displays such 8) Bathroom Basics as coffee makers, DVD players, computers, printers, and stereos are • Take short showers instead of baths your refrigerator is set to optimal energy use temperatures considered phantom load carriers. 75% of the electricity used to • Close water taps while brushing your teeth power home electronics is consumed while the products are turned (between 2°C and 3°C). off. Unplug electrical appliances and equipment when you leave 9) Careful Cleaning • Choose natural, non-toxic cleaning products • Make simple, natural cleaners with ingredients like vinegar, baking soda and water

the room or use a power bar that connects all of these units and then simply switch the bar off.

• Harmful materials like chemicals, batteries, electronics, etc. should be taken to local hazardous waste depots or recyclers

litres of fuel annually.

3) C - An average family of four people throws out about $590 per

2): D—China requires a great of vegetables energyand tograin power their year in deal meat, fruit, products. Buy only what you know you can consume and freeze items for use later. rapidly 10) Don't Discard developing economy. Unfortunately burning coal 4) B - Make sure to keep your tires inflated to the proper pressure. • Donate, reuse and recycle items before If just one tire is under-flated by 20% you will use an additional 74 throwing them intopollution. the trash causes 5) C - Bring your own reusable bags or baskets wherever you can (such as to the grocery store). Say “no thanks”when cashiers offer to bag small items that you don’t really need a bag for.

3): B—“Phantom carriers” are products that draw power 24 Visit earthday.ca for more eco trivia questions. hours a day. Appliances that have a clock or programming dis-

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Gardening 10 ways to get your garden ready for spring KEVIN KAVANAGH Nature Conservancy of Canada

Although the weather across the country is slowly warming, most plants are still dormant. That makes it a great time to start planning and preparing your garden for spring. The Nature Conservancy of Canada’s (NCC’s) manager of conservation internship programs and avid gardener, Kevin Kavanagh, shares his top 10 tips of things you can do to ensure your garden’s ready for spring and all things green: 1. Clear away and compost the dead stalks of perennials that provided seeds and cover to birds and other wildlife over the winter but may harbour unwanted diseases and bugs. 2. Prune shrubs and small trees to maintain good form and vigour. 3. Rake lawns to remove winter debris. This also helps aerate the soil to ensure air gets in to the root zone. 4. Start turning over your compost pile. The deteriorated organic material at the bottom of the pile can make great mulch to spread over the garden. 5. Wash summer hummingbird and butterfly feeders thoroughly to avoid the buildup of harmful moulds and bacteria.

6. Clean out bird boxes to avoid the incidence of diseases and pests such as mites that can harm feathered visitors to your garden. 7. Take the time now to plan new beds or revitalize existing ones to get ready for planting in a few weeks’ time. For new or expanded beds, dig areas early and add organic matter (well-rotted compost is great) to improve the soil. 8. Build a bat or bird box to attract new species to your yard. 9. Learn about what plants are native to your area and find out how you can restore a couple of species to your garden. 10. Contact your local gardening or nature club about plants and invasive species that are known to be of concern in your area and avoid buying them. If they already are present, remove them. * The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is Canada’s leading national land conservation organization. We are a private, non-profit group that partners with corporate and individual landowners to achieve the direct protection of our most important natural treasures through property securement (donation, purchase, conservation agreement and the relinquishment of other legal interests in land) and long-term stewardship of our portfolio of properties.

SUBMITTED PHOTO In spring, be sure to rake lawns to remove winter debris. This also helps aerate the soil to ensure air gets in to the root zone.

Tips for weed and pest control this season

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A popular recipe to control caterpillars, mosquitoes and aphids is garlic spray. 1) Soak three to four ounces of chopped garlic bulbs in two tablespoons of mineral oil for one day. Dissolve one teaspoon of fish emulsion in a pint of water and add it to your solution. Stir. Strain liquid and store in a glass container (not metal). Dilute one part solution to every 20 parts of water. Other uses for garlic include: Planting it under fruit trees to prevent curly leaf and black spot and repel borers, keeping away red spider mites by planting it with tomatoes, repelling rabbits by spraying garlic pesticide on sweet potatoes; and also killing mosquitoes by spraying ponds with garlic-based oil. Tip #4: Create your very own ‘ring of fire’ with chili spray Chili spray may be useful for the control of chewing insects and aphids when sprayed directly onto the insect. It may also be used to deter feeding predators such as crickets and grasshoppers. Just blend 40 fresh chili peppers in one litre of water, then add five grams of pure soap flakes to the blended chili mixture. Apply as required undiluted. Tip #5: Keep cute but uninvited guests away Furry and ridiculously cute, squirrels can cause serious problems if they take a liking to your garden. You can repel squirrels, moles and gophers by placing jalapeño peppers (mashed in a blender) within 4 inches of where your vegetables are planted. You can also try nutmeg and cinnamon, peppermint oil, cayenne pepper, chili powder or tabasco sauce. Tip #6: Be patient and persistent Not every tip will be effective in every garden on every occasion. And while natural methods are not as fast-acting as conventional chemical pesticides, they can be very effective as a preventative measure. Beautiful, healthy lawns and garden are possible without the use of pesticides. Just give them a chance! ll th g a es

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According to Health Canada, chemical pesticides, including insecticides and herbicides, have been linked to severe health problems, such as cancers and neurological disorders — with children and pets at the most risk. In addition, pesticides are dangerous to the environment, causing groundwater pollution and subsequently damaging wildlife food chains. But you don’t need these destructive chemical pesticides to have a beautiful garden or lawn. It’s easy to make your own eco-friendly pesticides and fungicides without risking harm to you, your family, your pets or the environment. Tip #1: The need to weed The best defense against weeds is to ensure your lawn is thick (to crowd out the weeds and prevent their seeds from sprouting). To ensure a healthy thick lawn apply a 3-5 cm layer of lawn soil/ compost in early/spring and spread new grass seeds. If weeds still manage to grow, the best way to get rid of them is to pull them out by hand. When doing it by hand, ensure the whole root is removed. As a lawn becomes healthier year over year, there will be fewer weeds to pull. Another option to get rid of weeds is xeriscaping. Xeriscape is designing landscaped areas so that its water requirements correspond closely to the natural precipitation. Appropriate plant selection will further reduce the need for fertilizer and pesticide use. Tip #2: How to make insecticidal soap spray Pure soap mixed with water is a natural insecticide for the control of some sapsucking insect pests, including aphids and mealybugs. It is a contact insecticide and works by breaking down the insect’s exoskeleton, causing it to dehydrate and die. Just combine 1-2 tablespoons of liquid soap into one quart of water in a bucket, mix, then transfer to a spray bottle as needed. Tip #3: Garlic bulbs repel more than just vampires

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Trees & shrubs are here!

Celebrating 30 years with special events all season

Every day is EARTH DAY at Winderberry

Soil prep & veG GardeninG Join us for a free presentation on soil preparation, composting and veggie gardening. Call to register and for details.

Hwy 93/95 Windermere (250) 342-3236 Mon to Sat 9 - 5 • Sunday 10 to 4

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A&E Invermere goes Irish

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Who’s watching your property? RFE provides: • Alarm Systems monitoring by internet, cellular and landline.

• Surveillance Systems, internet based • Custom home theatres • Authorized Marantz dealer • Russound sound systems

Permaculture workshop to put down roots for community garden

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Hi, I’m SHIA, and I’m looking for a family to adopt me. At 2 years old, I’m very friendly, and just need the chance to show off my personality. So, just come to ICAN, and ask for me - Shia. You won’t be sorry! Sponsored by:

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DAN WALTON PHOTO Guests at the Invermere Legion's chicken and spaghetti dinner on Friday, April 12th were treated to festive entertainment with their meal, as Irish dance students Lisi Bjorgan (front left) and Lia Morin (front right) and others spurred some dinner guests to get up and dance. A few times each year, the Invermere Irish Dancers and the Invermere Legion Branch 71 team up to stage the dinner performances.

Adoption Fee: $100 (to help offset spay/neuter and vet bills)

Invermere Companion Animal Network

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JOSHUA ESTABROOKS Special to The Valley Echo

For those valley residents interested in the concept and practice of permaculture, clear your schedule tonight and tomorrow night, as the Groundswell Network, along with Calgary-based Verge Permaculture, are presenting a two-evening, six-hour intensive introductory workshop on the practice. Permaculture is a broad philosophy of working with rather than against nature when growing food. It involves studying nature's patterns and designing gardening techniques that are based on natural ecosystems and individual plant needs. The original focus of permaculture was sustainable food production, but that philosophy has expanded over time to encompass both economic and social systems as well, said Groundswell project leader

Bill Swan, who is one of the events' promoters. “Rob Avis will be the instructor for the workshops,” he said. “He is quite a star in the permaculture world. We think the workshop will help us develop a model for developing a community garden outside of the already existing greenhouse building.” ECHO FILE PHOTO On Tuesday, April 16th, Groundswell Network Society board chair Dale Wilker and a general overview of community greenhouse education coordinator Ally Candy mull permaculture concepts over the community garden plans in this shot from 2011. and practices was held at 3337 or e-mailing events@groundDavid Thompson Secondary School, swellnetwork.ca . but there is still time to sign up for the The construction of the community two evening workshop, occurring on garden this year is slated for Saturday, April 17th and 18th from 6 p.m. to 9 May 18th and Sunday, May 19th, Mr. p.m. The cost for the workshop is $65, Swan said. The goal will be to incorpoand reservations can still be made rate as many permaculture practices into by contacting Ally Candy at 250-342- the design and operation as possible.

La Cafamore String Quartet What does ART mean to you?

Sunday April 21 At Pynelogs Cultural Centre Music at 7 pm – Tickets $15 at The Book Bar & Pynelogs Visit columbiavalleyarts.com for our current events calendar, or call 250-342-4423.

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Sports Garage Sale

Hockey spring

Saturday, May 18th

Want to get rid of your stuff ? Don’t have a garage? Worried about the weather?

DAN WALTON PHOTOS With the NHL playoffs fast approaching, a few young women got their own ice time in during a hockey camp at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena over the weekend.

The Invermere Curling Club has just the place for you!

Set up will start at 9 a.m. and the sale will go from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

Rent a table for $20 • Call 250-342-3315

Rockies' spring camp to help renew roster JOSHUA ESTABROOKS Special to The Valley Echo

As soon as the Columbia Valley Rockies were eliminated from the playoffs this spring, plans to continue building the team began. General manager Ross Bidinger said that almost every weekend, someone involved with team management has traveled to a tournament or two to begin scouting new players. The players that have caught the team's eye will be coming to the valley from April 26th through 28th to try and further impress the coaches. “Word is out that we are looking to build a winning team,” he said. “We are being approached more and more by players who want to join our program. It's very encouraging, and we're trying our best to pick a lineup that will make us even more competitive this year.” Another major development in Rockieland is the relationship that has been established with British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) Junior A team, the Chilliwack Chiefs, who will

also be taking part in the spring camp tryout. Having a close relationship with the Chiefs benefits everyone, Mr. Bidinger said, as it gives the Chiefs access to more Alberta-based players, and also allows the Rockies access to more B.C.-based players. “Teaming up with Chilliwack is a real feather in our cap because it will allow some of those higher end kids to come through our system,” he said. “We want Chilliwack to take one or two kids out of our camp because that builds a relationship that we can start moving forward from. And when the Chiefs make their final cuts in December, it should allow us to grab some of those players to help improve our team.” Being so far away from most of the teams in the British Columbia Hockey League has been a disadvantage for the Rockies up until now. Having access to Alberta Junior A team cuts hasn't been much of a problem, but the relationship being built with the Chiefs will undoubtedly mean more B.C. based players will be choosing Invermere to strut their stuff this year. Currently, a team in the Kootenay In-

ternational Junior Hockey League is only allowed to import eight of their players from Alberta, so the need for B.C.-based kids is essential to the success of the Rockies moving forward, Mr. Bidinger added. A total of 60 players are expected to attend the camp, although Mr. Bidinger still expects some valley local players to sign up late. The kids will be broken up into colour-coded squads and the majority of the weekend will be spent playing games so management from both the Rockies and the Chiefs can get a good look at the skills and playing style of all of the prospects. Last year's Rockies players will be there as well, and the public is more than welcome to come check out the games, he said. “If there are any local players who are interested in coming out, they should get in touch with us soon. Unless they're goalies — we have too many of them already,” Mr. Bidinger said. For more information on the spring camp, contact Mr. Bidinger at 250342-1624 for registration forms.

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Shannonbrook Boarding Kennels Tender Loving Care for All Ages Registered Rough & Smooth Collies Obedience, Agility Training and Rally Obedience Training

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Kathy or Elizabeth 1628 Windermere Loop Road

Invitation to Bid Owner: District of Invermere Contract: Lift Station 1 & Mount Nelson Reservoir Upgrades Reference No. 0953.0108.02 The Owner invites Bids for construction of the work, which in general terms, will consist of the following: • Site 1: Supply and install a backup generator on a concrete pad outside the Mount Nelson reservoir pump station. • Site 2: Remove the existing Lift Station 1 building along with the following a. Remove all electrical equipment inside and outside the building as shown on the Contract drawings. b. Remove the concrete pad associated with the building. c. Install a new kiosk for the upgraded electrical equipment. d. Install new electrical control panels (PLC, HMI), including all required SCADA programming e. Install a new backup generator for the lift station equipment. The successful Bidder will be required to enter into a CCDC 2 (2008) Stipulated Price Contract.

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Public Input Meetings Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs Project applicants for Columbia Basin Trust’s Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs are presenting their proposals to the public. Feedback received at these meetings will assist in identifying the proposals that are important to the communities. The meetings are open to everyone and the schedule is as follows: April 25

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Columbia Valley - Invermere Community Hall 709 10th Street Proposals Affecting: District of Invermere, Village of Canal Flats, Village of Radium Hot Springs, Electoral Area F (rural Canal Flats to rural Invermere), and Electoral Area G (Wilmer to Spillimacheen)

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Bid Documents and non-bid information for this contract will only be distributed electronically in digital format (pdf format) through the Merx tendering website at: www. merx.com Documents will be available for downloading on or after April 26, 2013. A non-mandatory pre-tender site meeting will be held on Tuesday May 7 at 11:00 a.m. local time near Lift Station 1 (just south of CP Rail line at 17 Street). Representatives from the District of Invermere and Urban Systems Ltd. will be present. Sealed bids clearly marked “DISTRICT OF INVERMERE – LIFT STATION 1 & MOUNT NELSON RESERVOIR UPGRADES” will be received prior to 2:00:00 p.m., local time, May 16, 2013 at the following address: District of Invermere Attn: Chris Prosser P.O. Box 339 914 8th Avenue Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 Bids will be publicly opened immediately after the Tender Closing Time, at the District of Invermere Office.

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Wednesday, April 17, 2013 The Valley Echo

This week's winner is: Head to Tim Hortons to redeem your lunch prize!

Grand Prize

13 Wolfpack

1 night stay at Copper Point Resort and $50 dining certificate for Elements Grill

Visit the Valley Echo office to claim a $20 gift card for the

Poolside Cafe

Hockey Pool Manager

at Radium Hot Springs.

http://www.ofﬁcepools.com/pool/print http://www.ofﬁcepools.com/pool/print must be claimed before the following week's results are released.TOTAL RNK TEAM RNK TEAM T30

Ana 16 3

T30

TEAM

ilb

Name TEAM

Total

TOTAL

64128 580

Daddy 64 0.77Mode 32 27

McNasty 9 2T30

McNasty 9 2

580

135 T65 580

Alex0.78 23

Jules

580

134 T65 580

T30

Wind Walker's 1 2 T30

GR P/G 34 GR TOTAL

Mags P/G LW

Wind Walker's 1 2

Mags P/G Rank 34 GR Name

580

Total 579

LW 30

TOTAL GR

P/G LW

132556

0.72

0.78

250-341-3392 555 26 133555

Grace 6 4 P/G

Mode 27 128 Daddy 0.77

554

132554

0.72

553

126553

0.72

21 4 Red0.73 Rum28 21 4T65 134 Red Rum 0.73

553

130553

0.77

67135 580

Banana 4 Captain 0.75 Banana 23 674 135 Captain0.75

550

134550

0.79

68132 579

Nelson 0.7630302 68

Rank

30 2 132 Nelson 0.76

Total 549

LW 36

GR 132549

P/G 0.73

69132 578

Finn0.76 6 33

132 Finn 6 0.76

135547

0.76

130 Abe Froman 0.78 3

546

133546

0.71

6 133 Lo-Ball0.74

545

134545

0.75

129 Make-b-leaf 0.77 3

543

133543

0.73

542

131542

0.71

P/G

T65 135 Alex

0.78

Name

35 136 623

136 Old Rock 0.79

36 131 623

Rho 0.81 3 31

131 Rho 3 0.81

577

70130 577

Abe0.78 Froman 33 370

612

T37 135 612

Snow 0.78 Ball 32

T37 135 Snow Ball 0.78

576

71133 576

Lo-Ball 0.74 624

Dany Heatley 3

611

T37 134 611

E.0.85 Hann262 T37 134 E. Hann0.85 2

576

72129 576

Make-b-leaf 0.77 22 372

Jivey 2

611

T37 130 611

Nelly 0.81 33

576

127 T73 576

Bay 4 Shanty 0.75Bay 33 4 T73 127 Shanty 0.75

Snake 53 4

610

40 132 610

Wind 0.80 Walker's 32 402

2 132 Wind Walker's 0.80

575

135 T73 575

Fards 0.746 29

T73 135 Fards 6 0.74

542

131542

0.75

13 Wolfpack 2

608

41 128 608

Rockies Rule 41 0.79 40 2

Rule 2 128 Rockies0.79

574

131 T73 574

Banny02 0.74 32 4

T73 131 Banny02 4 0.74

542

134542

0.77

Wolfgang 2

608

129 T76 572

Marco 0.773 26

T76 129 Marco 0.77 3

541

130541

0.75

133 T76 571

Gurl 16 6 Hockey T76 0.73 Gurl 38 16 6 133 Hockey0.73

541

132541

0.76

T76 135 Lute 880.75 4

541

134541

0.71

lilb

623

Crew Slut 2

623

A. Hann 3

Dany Heatley T4 3

Jivey 2

Snake 53 4

13 Wolfpack 2T7

Harley 2

LW LW

556

Old 0.79Rock 32

Crew Slut 2 T1

Wolfgang 2

Grace 63 GR P/G6 LW 4 TOTAL

580

T30

http:// http://www.ofﬁcepools.com/pool/print

Heavy Water

Heavy Water T61

NHL Hockey Pool Standings T30

Rank RNK

T61

Ana 16 3

The Valley Echo's 2012/2013 IVE

Hockey Pool Manager

RNK TEAM RNK TEAM TOTAL 250-341-4000 http://www.ofﬁcepools.com/pool/print http://www.ofﬁcepools.com/pool/print

Hockey Pool Manager Hockey Pool Manager

Hockey Pool Manager All prizes

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T7 9

Harley 2

607

27 40

T37 130 Nelly 0.81

578

547

42 129 608

NWT 0.79 2 27 2

43 130 607

Louie Precious Precious 0.77 &40 43 130 Louie &0.77

569

135 T76 569

Lute0.75 88 426

569

129 T76 569

Dace 0.76 36

T76 129 Dace 0.76

541

133541

0.73

2 129 NWT 2 0.79

572 571

26 38

Harli

604

T44 134 604

Rockies Payci Payci 0.75 32 T44 134 Rockies0.75

Van Fan

602

T44 129 602

I 0.77 tried 440

Wute 31 4

601

46 135 601

Rock-5050 0.81 18 446

135 Rock-5050 0.81 4

568

80136 568

Zman 0.764 27

136 Zman 4 0.76

540

129540

0.74

DB22

T13

DB22

599

47 128 599

King 0.79Chris 35 5 47

128 King Chris 0.79 5

567

131 T81 567

Rock-50 0.78 22 4

T81 131 Rock-50 4 0.78

539

135539

0.74

Merrymen 2 T13

Merrymen 2

599

48 129 599

Rockies Pilon48 5 2 129 Rockies0.76 Pilon 5 2 0.76 20

566

132 T81 566

Fanta 0.712 28

T81 132 Fanta 2 0.71

539

131539

0.72

Firebird 7 3

596

T49 131 596

Love B's 4 0.81 the20B's T49 4 131 Love the 0.81

565

83135 565

KBR0.73 4 29

135 KBR 40.73

534

137534

0.74

Noah 4

595

T49 136 595

Pet Rock 0.78 38 3 T49 136 Pet Rock 0.783

565

135 T84 565

479 2 Joelene 0.73 479 30 2T84 135 Joelene0.73

530

133530

0.72

Jye

594

530

137530

0.74

528

138528

0.69

0.78

Jye

T17

Paul Stanley T17

Paul Stanley

594

29 40

51 135 594

Jesse1968 0.76 29

52 129 594

3251 0.76 240

T44 129 I tried 0.77 4

51 52

Sobeys 4

590

53 133 590

Foddude 0.77 20 5 53

NWT 1 3

588

T54 129 588

Dan Hecher 2T21

Dan Hecher 2

587

Go Jets Go

T21

Go Jets Go

587

Jet Rocker

T21

Jet Rocker

Jets Faithful 324

135 Jesse1968 0.76 129 3251 20.76

564 563

33 32

T84 133 Tor 4 0.74

133 T84 564

Tor 0.74 4 33

134 T86 563

Suck 3 Canucks SuckT86 0.75 32 0.75 3 134 Canucks T86 133 Spook 0.77 3

528

135528

T88 136 Blondie0.72 3

523

131523

0.68

562

133 T86 562

Spook 0.77326

S.S. 0.80Beagle 3 23 T54 129 S.S. Beagle 0.80 3

559

136 T88 559

Blondie 0.72 318

T54 130 587

Big Lew284 T54 130 Big Lew0.75 0.75 4

559

129 T88 559

Flame 6264 0.76 16 2T88 129 Flame 6264 0.76 2

523

130523

0.68

T54 132 587

Jhaley 11 5 0.74 11 37 5 T54 132 Jhaley 0.74

559

134 T88 559

Jr 15 4 Jerome 0.76 Jr2215 T88 134 Jerome0.76 4

523

132523

0.73

587

57 132 587

Go Habs 0.74 2 37Go 57

558

522

Jets Faithful 3

585

T58 135 585

Bird 0.76 32

8's 5 Aces of 8's 91 133 Aces of0.76 0.76 30 5Manager Hockey Pool Sabu Dave 0.71 29 3 T92 135 Sabu Dave 0.71 3

520

130520

0.73

Big Nasty 14 325

Big Nasty 14 3

584

18 LW

520 133 GR TOTAL

18 0.72 P/G LW

1 G

Snakitou 5

583

520

133 520

0.67 39

518

134 518

T26

Kristi KowalskiT26 4 Hockey Pool Manager GNIMELF 2 28

Jye 2 2 TEAM

Ana 16 3

ules

Old Rock

Rho 3

Snow Ball

E. Hann 2

Nelly

T30

34 35

T58 135 Bird

0.76

557

Farside Nucks Nucks 4 T61 556 RNK TEAM TOTAL 137 0.75 29 T614 137 Farside RNK TEAM 0.75 583 http://www.ofﬁcepools.com/pool/print http://www.ofﬁcepools.com/pool/print Heavy Water 556 T61 Heavy Water 134 0.74 30 T61 134 582 0.74 63581 134 GR TOTAL

Grace 6 4 60.77 0.77 P/G LW 4 21 63 GR 134 Grace P/G 2 of 4 Daddy 27 Daddy Mode 0.77 Mode 64 32 128 0.77 27

30 Pool Manager 91133 558 Hockey

25 LW 3 of 4 35

135 T92 557

Rocket 25 4 TOTAL Rouge 25 4 131 Rouge T92 131 0.77Rocket T92 520 557 TEAM 26 RNK RNK http://www.ofﬁcepools.com/pool/print TEAM 0.77 http://www.ofﬁcepools.com/pool/print 133 T92 557

Die 0.72 Hard 25 Bruins Bruins T92 133 Die Hard 0.72

128 GR P/G 95 556 Tony0.76 25 95 GR 128 Tony 6P/G 0.76 6 LW TOTAL 3 of 4 132 0.72 Kilimanjaro Kilimanjaro 96 556 35 3 96 132 0.72 3

512

135 512

136 511

0.69 22

132 T97 554

Rivs0.78 10 526 T97 133 Rivs 100.78 511 5 4/15/13 10:06 AM 4/15/13 10:06 AM Who0.72 Me?285 T97 132 Who Me? 511 0.725

133 511

0.73 21

126 T99 553

0.72 236 Prattsy

509

133 509

0.71 28

130 T99 553

0.77 Larry Phillips 22 T99 130 Larry Phillips 0.77

509

133 509

0.69 25

555

133 T97 555

554

580

21 LW 2 of 4 32

64 128 580

McNasty 9 2

580

T65 135 580

Jules

580

T65 134 580

Alex 553 0.78 T65AM 4/15/13 23 10:06 135 Alex 0.78 4/15/13 10:06 AM Red Rum 21 553 4 134 Red Rum 0.73 28 T65 0.7321 4

67 135 580

Captain Banana Banana 4 0.75 23 67 4135 Captain 0.75

550

134 101 550

0.79 28 Up101 All Pumped 0.79 Up 3 3 134 All Pumped

503

134 503

0.70 33

68 132 579

Nelson 30 2 68 132 Nelson0.76 30 2 0.76 30

549

132 102 549

0.73 36 Buster's Pick 102 Pick 3 132 Buster's 0.73 3

502

132 502

0.70 24

69 132 578

Finn 0.766 33

547

135 103 547

0.76 21 3 103 135 skateordie skateordie 0.76 3

490

135 490

0.72 35

Abe 370 130 Abe Froman 0.78Froman 33 0.78 3

546

133 104 546

MN10.71 4 34

476

135 476

0.66 27

545

134 545

0.75 26

Wind Walker's 1 2 Mags Old Rock

580 579 578

69 132 Finn 60.76

T99 126 Prattsy0.72 2

Rho 3

577

T37

Snow Ball

576

71 133 576

Lo-Ball 6 0.74 24

134

0.75

T37

E. Hann 2

576

72 129 576

Make-b-leaf 372 129 Make-b-leaf 0.77 22 0.77 3

543

133 543

0.73 27

133

0.73

Nelly

576

T73 127 576

Shanty Bay 4T73 127 Shanty0.75 Bay 4 0.75 33

542

131 542

0.71 28

131

0.71

T73 135 575

Fards 0.74 629

542

131 542

0.75 18

131

0.75

T73 131 574

Banny02 0.74 32 4 T73 131 Banny02 0.744

542

134

0.77

134

0.77

T76 129 572

Marco 3 0.77 26

541

130

0.75

T76 133 571

Hockey Gurl 16 Gurl 16 6 0.73 38 T766133 Hockey 0.73

541

132 541

0.76 25

T37

Rockies PayciT44 T44

Rock-5050 4 46

King Chris 5 47

Rockies Pilon 5482

ove the B's 4T49 T49

1 134522 0.74 26 http://www.ofﬁcepools.com/pool/prin http://w

0.75 28 1 4/15/13 10:06 AM 0.73 20 1

70 130 577

ouie & Precious 43

Pet Rock 3

582

T30

Rockies Rule 241

tried 4

GNIMELF 2 Ana 16 3

Wind Walker's 40 2

NWT 2 2

Jye 2 2 TEAM

Wind Walker'sT30 1 2

Mags

583

29 RNK

McNasty 9 2 T30 1 of 4

Go 2 132 Go Habs 0.74

Silent T58 30 Pool Manager 138 0.75 Sam T58 138 Silent Sam Hockey 584 30 3Manager 0.75 3 Hockey Pool Granny's Piks 2 T58 24 132 0.79 24PiksT58 2 132 Granny's 583 0.79

Kristi Kowalski 4

581 TOTAL

133 Foddude 0.775

Wind Walker's 2 Rockies Rule 2 NWT 2 2

575 574 572

33 29

71 133 Lo-Ball0.74 6

T73 135 Fards 0.74 6 T76 129 Marco0.77 3

104 133 MN1 40.71

542 34 250-341-3777 130 0.75

Louie & Precious

571

250-341-4000

132

0.76

Rockies Payci

569

T76 135 569

Lute 0.7588264

T76 135 Lute 88 0.75 4

541

134 541

0.71 38

134

0.71

I tried 4

569

T76 129 569

Dace 0.76 36

T76 129 Dace 0.76

541

133 541

0.73 25

133

0.73

Rock-5050 4

568

80 136 568

Zman 0.76 427

80 136 Zman 0.76 4

540

129 540

0.74 33

129

0.74

King Chris 5

567

T81 131 567

Rock-50 0.78 224 T81 131 Rock-50 0.784

539

135 539

0.74 24

135

0.74

Rockies Pilon 5 2

566

T81 132 566

Fanta 0.71 228

83 135 565

KBR 0.73 4 29

T84 135 565

Joelene 479 T84 479 2 2 135 Joelene 0.73 30 0.73

Love the B's 4 Pet Rock 3

565 565

T81 132 Fanta 0.71 2

539

131 539

0.72 38

131

0.72

83 135 KBR 4 0.73

534

137 534

0.74 21

137

0.74

530

133 530

0.72 39

133

0.72

250-342-9424

250-688-8885

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RDEK Public Hearing Notices Bylaw 2437

Bylaw 2448

Bylaw 2441

Bylaw Amendment - Lakeview Meadows

Bylaw Amendment - Windermere

The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an application by Lakeview Meadows Community Association to amend the Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw. If approved, the amendment will change the zoning designation of a portion of Lake Windermere to facilitate the expansion of a mooring dock within a licenced tenure area. The subject property is located in the Lakeview Meadows area of Lake Windermere and is shown on the attached map. Bylaw No. 2437 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 281, 2013 (Lake Windermere / Lakeview Meadows Community Association)” will amend the zoning designation of that part of Lake Windermere from LW-5, Lake Windermere (Recreation) Zone to LW-2, Lake Windermere (Group Moorage) Zone. A public hearing will be held at: Windermere Community Hall 4726 North Street Windermere, BC Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 7:00 pm The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area F, Electoral Area G and the District of Invermere. If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing: • inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays; • mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown below; or • present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing. 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. This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw. For more information, contact Jean Terpsma, Planning Technician, at 250-489-0314, toll free at 1-888-478-7335, or email jterpsma@rdek.bc.ca.

The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an application by the Windermere District Farmers Institute to amend the Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw. If approved, the amendment will change the text of the A-2, Rural Residential (Country) Zone to permit the construction of an abattoir specifically on the subject property only. The subject property is located in the North Windermere area and is shown on the attached map. Bylaw No. 2448 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 284, 2013 (Windermere / Windermere District Farmers Institute)” will amend the text of the A-2 Rural Residential (Country) Zone to permit an abattoir on Lot C, District Lot 9561, Kootenay District, Plan 2891. A public hearing will be held at: Windermere Community Hall 4726 North Street Windermere, BC Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 7:00 pm The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area F, Electoral Area G and the District of Invermere. If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing: • inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays; • mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown below; or • present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing. 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. This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw. For more information, contact Jean Terpsma, Planning Technician, at 250-489-0314, toll free at 1-888-478-7335, or email jterpsma@rdek.bc.ca.

The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an application by Hansuli and Sandra Stettler to amend the Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw. If approved, the amendment will change the zoning designation of the subject property to allow for the construction of an auxiliary dwelling unit within an existing single family dwelling. The subject property is located in the Windermere area and is shown on the attached map. Bylaw No. 2441 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 283, 2013 (Windermere / Stettler)” will amend the zoning designation of Lot 21, Block 7, District Lot 705, Kootenay District, Plan 4321 from R-1, Single Family Residential Zone to R-1(C), Single Family Residential – Auxiliary Dwelling Unit Zone. A public hearing will be held at: Windermere Community Hall 4726 North Street Windermere, BC Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 4:00 pm The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area F, Electoral Area G and the District of Invermere. If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing: • inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays; • mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown below; or • present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing. 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. This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw. For more information, contact Jean Terpsma, Planning Technician, at 250-489-0314, toll free at 1-888-478-7335, or email jterpsma@rdek.bc.ca.

Bylaw 2440

Bylaw Amendment - Edgewater

The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors have authorized a second public hearing on an application by Kenneth and Diana Ruault to amend the Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw. The proposed amendment will change the zoning designation of the subject properties to permit an automotive repair shop including commercial vehicle repairs and parking of commercial vehicles. The subject property is located in the Edgewater area and is shown on the attached map. Only the written and verbal submissions received as part of this second public hearing will be considered by the Board. Bylaw No. 2440 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 282, 2013 (Edgewater / Ruault)” will amend the zoning designation of the subject properties from C-1, Community Commercial Zone to C-2, Service Commercial Zone. A public hearing will be held at: Edgewater Community Hall 4818 Selkirk Avenue Edgewater, BC Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at 7:00 pm The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area C, Electoral Area F, Electoral Area G and the Village of Radium Hot Springs. If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing: • inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays; • mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown below; or • present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing. 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. This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw. For more information, contact Jean Terpsma, Planning Technician, at 250-489-0314, toll free at 1-888-478-7335, or email jterpsma@rdek.bc.ca.

Every year, we recycle over 3500 dump truck loads of recyclables in the yellow bins alone. Please keep recyclables out of the garbage.

For recycling information, call 1-888-478-7335 Columbia Valley Office 4956 Athalmer Road, Invermere BC V0A 1K0 Phone: 250-342-0063 Fax: 250-342-0064

Main Office 19 - 24th Ave S., Cranbrook BC V1C 3H8 Phone: 250-489-2791 or 1-888-478-7335 Fax: 250-489-3498 Email: info@rdek.bc.ca

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Environmentalism and procrastination Gradually, since I have lived here in the Columbia Valley, and ever more quickly as I stay longer, I have become more aware of environmental problems and become more and more concerned. Then, just a couple of days ago, this concern became linked in my mind to the human tendency to procrastinate. I was wondering about the reasons why so little official action has been taken – and began to wonder about procrastination in all of human activity. You procrastinate. I procrastinate. Everyone I know procrastinates in something. Some of us admit to doing it in everything, and some of us only admit it in small things. Some of us really do try to eliminate it. But we all do it. We have different reasons for our procrastination. For some, it’s because we don’t know the “right” answer, and that’s important to us. Others don’t realize the significance of the subject. No one wants to make a mistake. A second excuse is the language difficulty. Like the old saying, “I can’t know what I don’t know,” the new saying is, “I can’t do what I can’t say.” It’s the problem with mathematicians: it is extremely difficult to describe a new idea because there are no words in common usage. When there are no agreed words to describe the problem, there are none to describe a solution, either. Try it yourself. Think of a problem you’ve never considered before. Try to find words to describe it. Now try to think of a solution. Now, what do you do if someone comes along and says you are wrong? Especially if you like or admire the person! The reason this is a problem comes from two sources. The first is that we stop thinking when we find conflicting beliefs, at least for a while. The second is we fail to make decisions about issues that are very important and happening ever faster and faster. An example happened recently when several years of research showing very high levels of sele-

nium in the Elk River were released. Immediately, several environmental groups demanded mining stop, which eventually happened. There were some, though, who said the research and the report were both invalid and the product of those who wanted to stop resource extraction. No agreement. Not only that, but the people who wanted selenium strictly reduced were labelled as being “anti-jobs” and “anti-B.C.” More reasons to procrastinate.

So we need to find words to describe both the problem and the solution, and we need some agreement, especially among those we value. Human beings have never, as far as I know, found a perfect solution for any problem. All our solutions have created problems never anticipated and which need to be fixed. For example, the horrible effects of strip mining for coal in the Eastern U.S. have resulted in acid streams, rivers, lakes and has caused rapid killing of fish as well as air pollution and acid rain. Now, we are more careful. Once,

pipelines were built without any consideration, and corrosion-caused leaks were common. Now we have corrosion protection of pipelines fitted as soon as the pipeline is conceived. Fewer spills result. We can do more, but it requires that we first realize the nature of the problem and then create a solution. So, we procrastinate. We get caught up in the speed and complexity of choices and never come back. As Robert Frost, the American poet, observed once, “. . . knowing how way leads onto way, I doubted I should ever be back….” He was only talking about a fork in the path on a walk through woods. It’s not so strange we have difficulty making decisions. The consequences, though, are getting serious. Procrastination has the nasty habit of spreading to other parts of life. When it spreads to the problem of what to do with our personal resources, it can paralyze us. Making choices between good and bad is sometimes difficult enough, but when the choice between things we want but can’t right now afford it becomes even more so. First, anything that gets in the way of making decisions makes our financial life more challenging. Second, by slowing down our thinking it can cause us to make errors that will hurt us. Either way, it is very difficult for us to make the right decision when we don’t know the facts and have difficulty making up our minds. It’s important to remember another important part of being human is that we are persistent creatures. Again and again, we try, until we find something that looks like a solution. As a result, our solutions get better and better each time we try. As hockey players say, “It ain’t pretty, but it’s a goal and I’ll take it.” If we reduce our procrastination, take up our choices as opportunities, we will be able to find a new way forward.

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Dehart Sewer and Drain Ltd. is still experiencing very positive growth with an expanding client base. We are currently seeking a full-time seasonal pump truck operator. Applicants must have a Class 3 license with Air Certification, be physically fit and mechanically inclined. A good drivers abstract is a must. Good communication skills are important while serving our valued and satisfied customers. We have a great team and are willing to train a successful candidate for this long term employment opportunity and will reward them with an excellent wage. This position is available immediately. Interested applicants may forward resumes c/w references to the attention of Bruce Dehart at

MISSION Hill Family Estate Recruitment Open House We’re seeking to build dynamic teams for our 2013 Summer Season and are looking for applicants who share our passion for world-class wine and creating memorable guest service. Bring your resume and join us at the winery Friday, April 12th, 4pm to 6pm 1730 Mission Hill Road, West Kelowna, Okanagan Valley BC, Canada V4T 2E4

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CHURCH SERVICES DIRECTORY ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERE Worship Services every Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at Christ Church Trinity 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere Pastor Rev. Fraser Coltman Pastor Rev. David Morton 1-866-426-7564

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Roman Catholic Parish Pastor: Father Gabriel 250-342-6167 Invermere 250-344-6328 Golden Confession: 1/2 hour before Mass Canadian Martyrs’ Church 712 - 12 Ave, Invermere Saturday at 7 p.m. Sunday at 9 a.m. St. Joseph’s Church Highway 93-95, Radium Hot Springs Sunday at 11 a.m. Sacred Heart Parish 808 - 11 Street, Golden Sunday at 5 p.m. St. Anthony’s Mission Corner of Luck and Dunn, Canal Flats

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Sunday, April 21st 10:30 a.m. Sunday Service 10 a.m. Worship & Word Worship and Life Instruction, Kid’s Church Provided “Multiply: The Heart Of The Disciple Maker” Pastor Trevor ministering. Call the office at 250-342-9511 “K.I.D.S.” Church, for for more information. children Age 3 to Grade 1; www.valleychristianonline.com and Grades 2-5, during the Morning Service.

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PHOTOS BY DAN WALTON AND NICOLE TRIGG Last week in the Columbia Valley involved a little politics and a lot of play. Clockwise from top left: Ian Redeker took to the Invermere skate park on Sunday, April 14th for an afternoon of tricks; caterer and key film crew member Sue Saunders watched Alive for just the third time on Thursday, April 11th, at a special 20-year reunion for those involved in the 1993 film; MLA hopefuls (left to right) Doug Clovechok, Earl Olsen and Norm Macdonald took part in a debate on Wednesady, April 10th; students from Ms. Caswell's Grade 1 and 2 class from Windermere Elementary were ecstatic to expand their knowledge about art and creativity by visiting the Pynelogs Cultural Centre's Art from the Heart exhibit on Friday, April 11th.

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