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Local ACE program gives accessibility a boost STEVE HUBRECHT steve@invermerevalleyecho.com Improvements to accessibility are in the works thanks to a new project here in Invermere. Local accessibility group Access in the Community for Everybody (ACE) is running the summer-long Accessibility Ambassador program, which has three main objectives: increasing awareness about local accessibility issues here in Invermere; working with local business owners and public institutions to help improve accessibly to their establishments; and cataloguing the wide range of accessibility infrastructure already in the valley, said ACE accessibility ambassador Wendy Rockafellow. Accessibility refers to making things easier not just for people with physical disabilities, but also for seniors, mothers with strollers, people with injuries and others, she added.

“Right now, one in seven people in Canada has some kind of need for accessibility, either from a disability or because of aging. That may rise to as much as 20 per cent of our total population in 20 years. Can businesses really afford not to be accessible?” Rockafellow asked. “We focus a lot on quick, cost-effective solutions.” “Accessibility can be really daunting. A lot of businesses have good intentions, but don’t know where to start. That’s what we’re hoping to help with,” said past ACE president and Invermere councillor Spring Hawes. “Accessibility doesn’t have to mean building elevators and ramps, it can be as simple as installing a door bell, so people who can’t get into a store can let people know they need a bit of help getting in.” ACE plans to demonstrate one of its quick and easy accessibility solution — the Roll-A-Ramp, a type of portable, roll-up yoga mat that goes over a small

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set of stairs and can support a wheelchair — at the Saturday, July 19th Invermere Farmer’s Market. “Where modification isn’t feasible, this is an affordable, immediate solution,” said Rockafellow, adding Safta’s restaurant in Invermere already has one in use. When it comes to cataloguing accessibility infrastructure and programs, there are plenty in the valley, said Rockafellow, such as the adaptive sports programs and paved hiking paths at Panorama Mountain Village, and the Lake Windermere Rowing Club’s modified rowing sculls. “So many of these things exist; what we want to do is compile them all into one resource, so a visitor with a disability for example, can quickly find out about everything in the region,” she said. Rockafellow will be going door-to-door to businesses in town this summer to raise awareness about the ACE program. Both Hawes and Rockafellow think

the ten-year Accessibility 2024 plan released by the provincial government in June is a good step in the right direction. The plan outlines policies such as potentially increasing the disability assistance rate, separating disability assistance from other income assistance, and looking into family maintenance payments for families getting both disability assistance and other income assistance. “It’s definitely a program that’s long overdue. Canada is a world leader when it comes to Paralympic sports, for instance, but when it comes to accessibility on the ground, there’s still a lot of work to do,” said Rockafellow. “It’s an ambitious plan, but absolutely great.” Hawes has some concern that, so far, no funding has been attached to the new plan. “That’s a bit of a challenge, so I don’t know how that’s going to work.” “It’s not always easy to find the dollars to make the changes,” agreed Rockafellow.

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Real Estate Foundation of British Columbia visits valley Dan Walton dan@invermerevalleyecho.com By rotating the location of their mid-year meetings, the Real Estate Foundation of British Columbia gets a feel for many housing markets around the province, and they took up residence at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort last month for this year’s assembly. “Events like this are a great opportunity for our Board of Governors and staff to learn more about what is happening in local communities and to see landscapes not everyone might be familiar with first-hand so we can understand regional and community needs better,” said B.C. Real Estate Foundation communications and administration manager Celina Owen. Five board members and nine staffers from the Real Estate Foundation were at the resort for a meeting on Monday, June 23rd. Also in attendance were Member of Parliament for Kootenay-Columbia David Wilks, Regional District of East Kootenays chair Rob Gay, and regional district Area F director Wendy Booth. At the reception in Fairmont, the audience heard the foundation discuss the allocation of their granting program, which has delivered more than $66 million in funding for non-profits since 1988. Funding is collected from the interest on down payments made by homebuyers. “Our mission is to transform land use attitudes and practices,” Owen said. “We provide grants to non-profit organizations which improve the sustainability of land across province and improve practices of local governments and consumer habits.” Uppper Columbia Valley-based groups that have received funding inlcude Wildsight, Groundswell, the Windermere District Farmers’ Institute, and the Kootenay Conservation Program. Kootenay-based non-profits received $170,245 in 2013. So far in 2014, $128,650 has been approved for the region.

Staff and board members with the Real Estate Foundation of British Columbia at a Columbia Wetlands lookout point on Monday, June 23rd. Photo submitted

LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS Elected officials remuneration declared Wilks announces recreation trail funding Steve Hubrecht steve@invermerevalleyecho.com

Statements of financial information for 2013 are publicly available for all municipalities in the Upper Columbia Valley, with the financial position of all of them having been certified by independent auditors as being in accordance with Canadian public sector accounting standards. The statements indicate the compensation that elected municipal officials make in the Columbia Valley. The four district of Invermere councillors each make $12,144 in renumeration, while Invermere mayor Gerry Taft earns a salary of $20,240. The Invermere councillors and mayor all had expenses of between $3,000 and $4,500 with the exception of councillor Justin Atterbury, who had expenses of $726. Renumeration for councillors in the Village of Radium Hot Springs is significantly less, with councillors making $3,966 and Radium mayor Dee Conklin earning $6,488. Expenses for all Radium council members were between $2,800 and $3,000, aside from Mayor Conklin, whose expenses totalled about $6,900, and councillor Clara Reinhardt, who also had expenses of $6,900 (Councillor Reinhardt occasionally acts as an alternate for Mayor Conklin at regional district and other functions). For Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municipality, Jumbo mayor Greg Deck made $4,583, while the two councillors each made $3,055. Mr. Deck had about $2,300 in expenses; the other councillors each around $1,500. Village of Canal Flats statement of financial information did not contain an exact breakdown of council renumeration, but according to Canal Flats deputy clerk Gloria Perry (will call us back after lunch), mayor Ute Juras makes $6,095, and village councillors each make $3,658.

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Dan Walton dan@invermerevalleyecho.com The federal government will be giving away $10 million to Canadian trailblazers over the next two years. The National Trail Coalition was launched on Thursday, July 3rd, Member of Parliament for Kootenay-Columbia David Wilks announced. The coalition will be accepting proposals to expand and repair recreational trails around Canada. Eligible for the funding will be organizations that work on the development of trails for non-motorized vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, and snowmobiles. The program is expected to support 150 to 200 projects around the country. Applications must be submitted by Tuesday, August 19th, and can be found at ntc-canada.ca. “Canada has a vast network of recreational trails, which allow Canadians to experience the outdoors and appreciate this country’s natural beauty,” Mr. Wilks said. The National Trails Coalition, a non-profit organization, has received $25 million in federal support “to create, upgrade, and sustain snowmobile and all-terrain-vehicle trails throughout the country” since the launch of the Economic Action Plan 2009, allowing for nearly 500 trail projects to be completed.

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Windermere residents’ century-old letters inspire documentary film Steve Hubrecht steve@invermerevalleyecho.com

tor’s note: Sir Randolph Bruce is perhaps most famous in the valley for building Pynelogs, which celebrates its 100th anniversary on July 19th.) “Of course they arrived here and found the reality was a densely forested area,” A new documentary from a Kootenay-based director due to air later this year said Bohigian, adding the Remittence Men and their families were then faced with will highlight a relatively unknown chapter in the history of the Upper Columbia the challenge of trying to build a life here, at least until the war began and many returned to Britain. Valley, telling the story through the voices of those who lived here at the time. The letters Daisy sent home document the experiences she and Jack had during Dreamers and Dissidents: A History of Nelson and the Kootenay, a half-hour compilation of short one- to three-minute films by director Amy Bohigian, will be this time and form the basis for the short, along with archival photos. “Daisy’s letters just really gave a lot of character to the story,” said Bohigian, broadcast on the Knowledge Network (the B.C. public broadcaster) late this fall or early this winter. In one of the short films, the story of one-time Windermere adding the process of making the whole documentary has been incredible. “The research has been amazing. Each story has a life of its own, but all of residents Jack and Daisy Philips and the man who convinced them to move here, them relate to how we experience the Kootenay today,” she said, adding that, Robert Randolph Bruce, will be featured. “The film is a history of who lives here and why they moved here,” said Bo- for the Jack and Daisy Philips short, this includes the themes of misfits from elsewhere finding a home higian, adding that the 11 in the region, and of people “shorts” stretch across mulcoming to Kootenay region tiple generations, from First in pursuit of a dream. Nations to her own story “It (the short) captures the of how she ended up in the adventurous spirit, of people Kootenay region. who are offbeat in the societThe short that focuses on ies they come from, making Windermere uses letters writa home here. It’s kind of a ten home to the U.K. by Daisy black sheep thing,” said BoPhilips to tell the story of the higian. “And also how people Remittance Men, or Second come here with a dream that Sons — a group of a couple it’s going to be a certain way hundred upper or middle and when they get here they class British residents lured try to fulfill that dream, but to the Kootenay region in when those dreams and realgeneral, and Windermere in ity meet, it sometimes works particular, in the early 1910s and it sometimes doesn’t.” by the fantastical tales of Bohigian’s documentary men such as CPR agent Robis also unique in that all of ert Randolph Bruce, who — the dozens of people who as Bohigian tells it — promised the valley was a British Amelia Harris (holding baby, Elizabeth) with Daisy and Jack Philips outside “Heston,” the Philips’ helped her create it are from Eden where everybody was bungalow overlooking Toby Creek. On the back of the photograph Jack wrote, “the source of all my the Kootenay region, making bound to make a fortune woes — the bacillus in white.” Century-old letters written by Daisy are the focus of a new short film that it a completely locally-made growing fruit orchards. (Edi- will be broadcast by the Knowledge Network. Photo submitted production.

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Badgers’ founder bids school farewell Dan Walton dan@invermerevalleyecho.com

“They want something that gives their kids an early learning program, teaching children concepts through the Montessori method,” said Kathleen. Maxine is hailed by her colleagues as a mentor. It was through her employment The pioneer of the Little Badger Early Learning Program in Windermere will at a Montessori school in Kelowna that Maxine grew a strong appreciation for the learning style. no longer be leading the learning. “When she started working in the Montessori curriculum, she really identified with After more than seven years at the valley’s only Montessori preschool, founder Maxine Hawes spent her last day as a full-time instructor at the school on Tues- it, because it really allows kids to develop to their fullest potential,” Spring said. “She always described herself as Montessori, right to the toes,” said Sandy Kaleday, June 24th. “Maxine made it a great place for a child to develop and also a great place to snikoff, Maxine’s co-teacher of more than seven years. “She brought an enthusiasm everyday, and has a way of bringing out every work,” said Little Badgers manager Kathleen Elchild’s individual strengths.” phick. “She was a phenomenal teacher with a very But it wasn’t just youngsters who Maxine encourgentle approach.” aged to grow. Maxine raised her family in the Okanagan, where “I didn’t have any schooling whatsoever when I she was the owner of two Montessori preschools. began at Little Badgers,” Sandy said. “She is an abAfter her daughter Spring Hawes – now a District solutely amazing teacher — Maxine encouraged me of Invermere councillor – was seriously injured in to go get my Early Childhood Education certificate.” the valley, Maxine and her husband Barry relocatMaxine’s retirement can’t be called a complete ed to Invermere. departure. While she will no longer be at the Little She has a passion for teaching, and because there Badgers den every day, she will return for the ocwere no Montessori schools in the valley when casional day of substitute teaching. But only when Maxine arrived, a new preschool was inevitable. she’s not too busy with her family enterprises Early in 2007, shortly after she was approached — Maxine co-owns Evolve Fine Used Furnishings by members of the Akisqnuk First Nation, the Eva with Spring, and administers her husband Barry’s Joseph Family Centre became the home of the Litbusiness, Columbia Valley Taxi. tle Badgers. “Montessori schools could be dry and boring, “It was a great opportunity in a beautiful building, but Maxine knows how to make things fun and inshe just couldn’t resist,” said her daughter, Spring. Maxine Hawes, the founder of the Little Badgers Early Montessori schools practice a less structured ap- Learning Program, has completed her curriculum at the Mon- teresting,” Kathleen said. “She’s enthusiastic and tessori preschool. Photo submitted brings all that energy with her.” proach than traditional learning models.

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Contests encourage photographers to connect with nature Nicole Trigg editor@invermerevalleyecho.com

Photographers in the valley have several contests available to them this summer through which to showcase what they focus on through the lens. Across the East Kootenay, Wildsight has launched its “Look Outside” photography initiative that encourages people to share photographs of their experiences in the Purcell region. Participants can either share their photos via social media by tagging them #WildLookOutside on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, or vie for prizes and possible inclusion in the 2015 Look Outside multi-media tour by submitting photos to the Look Outside photo contest. For the contest, both professional and amateur photogs can upload a maximum of five images per month using the online submission form at wildlookoutside.com. Terms, conditions and step-by-step instructions for both streams of participation are all on the website. Locally, “Best Of” photos will regularly appear in The Valley Echo and The Pioneer so don’t miss this chance to see your work published!

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NICOLE TRIGG editor@invermerevalleyecho.com Building a community where everyone has access can mean many things. It can mean facilitating and promoting movement throughout the streets, stores and homes for seniors who struggle with moblity issues, for individuals with physical disabilities (or “diversabilities” according to former Valley Echo DTSS work experience student and columnist Kate Gibbs), and for moms encumbered with kids and strollers. It can mean ensuring equitable employ-

ment opportunities. It can mean providing access to recreation, whether it’s in a school playground or on the ski hill. Thanks to ACE (Accessiblity in the Community for Everyone), the Columbia Valley communities do an excellent job making the promotion of inclusivity and access mainstream. A young Eileen Madson Primary student didn’t think twice about asking — for her birthday — for donations toward an accessible playground for her school, which became a reality earlier this year. A beach wheelchair, thanks to the Panoarama Foundation in collaboration with ACE, is now available to any-

one who needs it at Kinsmen Beach, making it possible for anyone with a disability to get into the water with just a little help. Panorama Adaptive Snow Sports (PASS),which operates out of Panorama Mountain Resort and has established a community-based adaptive snow sport program for the entire Kootenays region, is yet another example of how local residents work to include everyone’s enjoyment of the valley’s outdoor lifestyle. The biggest feat has yet to come, when the 2015 International Paralympic Committee Alpine Skiing World Championships descend on Panorama next March. Talk about having an ACE in the hole!

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hings have been pretty Regional busy in Invermere and the Columbia Valley. Recently, the splash park at Kinsmen Beach opened. This project was spearheaded by the Invermere Rotary Club and also received widespread community support and donations. So far it seems like little kids and big kids (parents) are loving it! Design and concept planning around the new multi-use centre is continuing, and we have decided to focus on the main hall and multi-purpose rooms for the first phase, while proceeding to design and plan the second phase, which will include library and fitness centre space.We are hopeful that the old high school site can be demolished as early as this fall. Invermere has been working with Urban Systems to do a targeted review and update to our Official Community Plan (OCP) and to align our Integrated Sustainability Plan into the OCP. So far the public participation and engage-

ment has been very positive and well received, and we look forward to bringing back information for further public input soon. Recently, people will have noticed new parking alignments for the Kinsmen Beach parking lot and the Lake View parking lot (behind the liquor store). These ERRY alignments are being done as a test to see how they work, and also to try to fit more parking into existing parking lots. We have also recently installed some additional “way-finding” signage to help to direct visitors to public washrooms and parking. We also had a portion of 6th Avenue paved because of the condition of the road and also to help to accommodate the Invermere Farmer’s Market.And there will be a significant amount of paving occurring within Castle Rock this summer, as Invermere spends what remains of securities posted by the previous developer. In the middle of August, people will begin to see some activity at the cenotaph.The park

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will be expanded to the south, with a portion of one-way road by the side of the Toby Theatre being closed and converted to expanded park space with a central plaza feel.The road to the south of The Book Bar (12th Street) will be widened to make it two-lane. Unfortunately, because of the condition of the tree, the Russian Olive tree will need to be removed. This is something that this and the previous council has known was coming, and we have extended and delayed on this for as long as possible. We are all going to be very sad to see the tree gone, but we will be replacing it with a large tree, and are planning to have the wood from the Russian Olive used for public furniture. Most of the work, especially temporary closure of roads, will not happen until the middle of September.We are hoping that most of the project will be finished by the end of October, but there will be some portions that will need to be finished in the spring of 2015. Gerry Taft is mayor of the District of Invermere and a Regional District of East Kootenay director for the Columbia Valley. He can be reached at taft.gerry@gmail.com .


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Dear Editor: A sign of the times in Invermere with absentee home owners and landlords.Water sprinklers full on when its raining. Ye Gods! Who, tell me, who carries these ultimate costs to the environment? MARGARET O’SULLIVAN INVERMERE

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“I think it’s good all the way around. I’ve lived here awhile now and it’s a real good place to be.”

“I think it’s been pretty good. The banks have been good and people will hold doors. That’s really big, it’s really a community effort.”

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“There are some places that could get a bit more up to standard. Downtown is a bit more old fashioned, so it would be nice to see that change. I think newer buildings are more up to code, though.” Doug Jackson

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lege’s Geospatial Research Centre. Read on to find out what we learned. Types of Plants We classified the plants into four types. These include: submerged (plants under the water all the time), emergent (plants with their tops out of the water like reeds and sedges), floating (yellow pond lily and others with their leaves floating on the lake surface); and, although not technically a plant, the rooted green algae Chara spp. was also documented in this study. Where the Plants Are In the north section of the lake between Athalmer and See A14

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• 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Invermere Farmer’s Market, downtown Invermere. • 8 a.m.: Young Hearts Triathlon at Kinsmen Beach. Six age categories from 4 years - 15 years. For more info and to register, go to heartoftherockiestri.ca. • 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.: 7th annual BIG Book Sale at the Invermere Community Hall.Thousands of gently used books. All funds raised by the Friends of Invermere Public Library support library programs. • 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.: David James Veres introduces new work and creates live, on-site at Effusion Art Gallery. New pieces on exhibition until Saturday, July 19th. Visit effusionartgallery.com. • 6 - 8 p.m.: Parson Jazz 6-piece band performs at Casa Vino Wine Bar in Radium. No cover. Reservations recommended, call 250-341-5938. • 7 - 9 p.m.: Stacy and Bud DeCosse perform at Music on Main, Radium. • 7 - 9 p.m.: Legend Nights at Lakeshore Resort and Campground. Listen to Ktunaxa legends as told by a First Nation Elder. Free, open to the public, traditional food available for purchase. Also July 26th and August 2nd, 23rd and 30th. • 9 p.m.: Blues Riders Band at the Whitehouse Pub.

• 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Eco Kids Adventure Camp, day camps for kids and teens, ages 6-18. Participants learn about ecology, plant identification, wildlife tracking, scientific monitoring, bushcraft, and sustainability. Pre-Registration required one week prior to camp date. Wednesdays through to August 20th. $30/child/ day. Contact: Kalista Pruden (250) 270-2440 / EcoKidsAdventures@ gmail.com. • 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Raku for Everyone - 8 to 80! workshop with Alice Hale, hosted by CV Arts. Two-day workshop, July 9th, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and July 16th, 9:30 - 12 p.m. $60. Call or email to register: 250-342-4423, info@columbiavalleyarts.com. • 7 - 9 p.m.: Artists opening for 100 Pieces to Celebrate 100 at Pynelogs. 100 pieces of art by 100 artists, celebrating 100 years of Pynelogs. 13TH : SUNDAY Show runs July 8th - 20th. • 8 a.m.: 32nd annual Heart of the Rockies Triathlon at James TH : HURSDAY 10 T Chabot Provincial Park. For more • 12 p.m.: Seniors Luncheon at the information and to register, go to Invermere Legion. Reserve your heartoftherockiestri.ca. seat by calling Theresa at 250-342- • 8 a.m.- 3 p.m.: Pinto Mountain: 9281 ext 1227. Cost is $5 at the door. Scramble through Geologic time • 5 - 8 p.m.: Downtown Getdown and with Andrea Petzold. A Wild Nature Evening Market in downtown Inver- Tour, hosted by Wildsight. Carpoolmere. Evening market and live mu- ing to Pinto Mountain from Pynelogs. sic every Thursday. $40/person. For details and to regis• 7 - 8 p.m.: Courtney Albert, ter, visit wildnaturetours.ca. from the Canadian Wildlife Service, speaks about the Protected 14TH : MONDAY Areas Network in Canada and • 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.: 12 hours Cooking the Columbia River Wetlands at Workshop with the Summit Youth Pynelogs. Hosted by Wildsight. Centre. Runs July 14th - 17th. To register, please contact summit. TH : RIDAY 11 F centre@gmail.com or call 250-342• 2 p.m.: Free concert by chil- 3033, before Monday July 14. dren’s musical entertainer, Mr. • 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.: Rocky MounMojo, at Columbia Garden Village tain Sports Camp. Ages 6 - 12, no - all ages welcome. More info at in- experience necessary. Runs July vermere.bclibrary.ca. 14th - 18th. $125/week or $30/ • 4 - 9 p.m.: Market on Main, Radium, day. Visit nerakmacd.wix.com/ every Friday. summer-sports-camp. Also runs • 7 - 9 p.m.: John Cronin and Mac July 28th - August 1st and August Walter perform at Music on Main, 11th - 15th. Radium. Music on Main is every Friday and Saturday throughout 15TH : TUESDAY the summer. • 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.: Adventure

Radium. Ages 5-8 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m., Ages 8+ 1 - 3:30 p.m. Registration forms available online at radiumhotsprings.ca. Runs Tuesday through Thursday, every week from July 2nd to August 21st. • 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Eco Kids Adventure Play, a free drop-in program for children under 6 years. A caregiver must be present to supervise participating children. Tuesdays, through to August 19th at Kinsmen Beach. Contact: Kalista Pruden (250) 270-2440 / EcoKidsAdventures@gmail.com. • 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Windermere Valley Museum’s Summer Children’s Program: Doug Anikin, Athlete. Join us for some fun and sporting events the old pioneer way. Admission by donation, ages 6-10. To register: 250-342-9769, wvmuseum@shaw.ca. • 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.: OPT clinic at the Invermere Health Unit. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Confidential service: low-cost birth control, and STI testing. • 7 - 8:30 p.m.: Competent Composting workshop at the Community Greenhouse, hosted by Groundswell. Monthly, April through September. $30. Registration is available online at groundswellnetwork.ca/events-calendar.

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• 9 a.m.: Valley Appreciation Day in downtown Invermere. Free pancake breakfast until noon, live music, Gagne logging show, children’s activities, RONA cart races and market. • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Horseback Archery Competition at the Luxor Corrals. Also July 20th, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Spectators welcome, bring your own lawn chair. For more info, call 250-688-0280. • 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Food Bank Foodraiser at Home Hardware. Bring a donation or purchase a hamper and “Cram the Cruiser”. • 12 p.m.: Fundraiser for Zoey at the Whitehouse Pub. Toonie auction, hot dogs and burgers, 6 holes of golf ($80/team of 4), drive-in movie, Grease, at dusk, and entertainment by Ted Alexander. Contact Crystal or Gracie at 250-342-9540. • Slowly Down the Columbia: A Voyageur Canoe Trip with Daryl Bespflug. A Wild Nature Tour, hosted by Wildsight. For details and to register, visit wildnaturetours.ca. • 7 p.m. - 12 a.m.: Party of the Century at Pynelogs. Art show and 100th birthday party for Pynelogs. Outdoor summer garden party. th nd Dancing to live music, art raffle, JULY 16 22 cash bar and more. $100 ticket includes an original piece of art from 16TH : WEDNESDAY the “100 Pieces to Celebrate 100” • 7 - 9 p.m.: Figure Drawing with show. Visit columbiavalleyarts. Cathy Parkes at Pynelogs. Ages com or call 250-342-4423. 18+, $10 fee at the door. Bring your own drawing / painting supHOURS plies. Call 250-342-4423 for more info. Also runs July 30th. NVERMERE IBRARY

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• 5 p.m.: Bullriding in the Rockies at the Invermere Curling Centre. 5 - 6:45 p.m. Cowboy Dinner. $8, beef, beans and biscuits. 7:15 p.m. Bullriding. $29/adults, $19/ students and seniors. • 5 - 8 p.m.: Cameron Bird and Sandy Graves exhibition at Artym Gallery. Artists will be in attendance. Show continues until July 25th. Check out artymgallery.com. • 6 - 9 p.m.: Acrylics for True Beginners workshop at Pynelogs, presented by Mirja Vahala. Continues Saturday and Sunday, 9:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. $199. To register, contact

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FEATURE

A meeting of two worlds Erin Knutson Special to The Valley Echo

“The soul comes through the eyes.” That was the first thing Jack Olson said to me as I walked into his luminous studio and was greeted by a myriad of bright and colourful faces. The emotion was strikingly transparent on the faces of his creations: totem poles, paintings and sculptures, alive with a diverse array of expressions that define the human experience. There is no mistaking that Jack is in touch with the inner life of his muses. “The eyes — that’s what stands out in most of my paintings,” said Jack of his emotive characters. “I like primitive art because it’s simple, but has so much power to it,” the calm, meditative and soft- spoken artist proudly stated of the inspiration behind his work. What strikes a deep impression as well are the gardens that Yvonne Olson, Jack’s wife of 37 years, created to showcase Jack’s work. Upon entering the serenity and beauty of the gardens at the J. Olson Studio in Windermere, the sensation that one is leaving a separate Jack Olson comes alive with his work at his outdoor carving paradise at the J. Olson Studio in Windermere on Thursreality and entering an entirely new universe, day, July 3rd. Mr. Olson has been a dedicated painter, carver and sculptor for over 32 years. Photo BY ERIN KNUTSON constructed over a journey spanning 32 years, is unmistakable. distinguished totem pole carver, “We welcome everyone — we want people to see my art. I like to have atmosphere, painter, and sculptor acknowlthat’s how I like to live — with peacefulness,” said Jack of the tranquil space. edged that Mexico was particuThe impressive garden serves as an oasis, housing mind-blowing carvings, 35- larly influential. foot totem poles, the Three Watchmen carvings that protect and guard, and a “I got to know some Mexican artpicture framing • lighting •home decor myriad of unreal, mystical, and intriguing faces staring back at all who are lucky ists down there. They were a huge enough to observe. influence — they painted large, usFor all your framing needs, “My poles are often story poles — I read up on the myths of the west coast, and ing bright colours,” commented we are the professionals. then carve them,” Jack said. “If you understand the myth, you can read my poles Jack on the technique so apparent and the legends and myths won’t be forgotten, they will be in the poles.” in his craft. “I love bright colour, I After finishing a four-year degree at the Alberta College of Art and Design, Jack use pure colour when I paint and 905 7 Ave, Invermere • 250-342-0012 worked in the graphic arts for awhile, married his wife Yvonne, and fathered two mix them on the canvas.” equally artistic children, Ryan and Kimberly. There is a strong native influence “We decided we wanted to raise our children here, packed up and moved in the in the artist’s work, possibly due to eighties to start a new life. It became about quality, not quantity,” Mr. Olson said his grandmother who was Frenchof his quest to create something genuine. Going into fine art eventually led Jack Metis. It seems Jack has dedicated to fall back into carpentry, where he combined his visual gifts with carpentry and his mixed-medium process and started to experiment with mixed mediums including chainsaw carving. “follow life as it comes” philosophy “I ended up taking a mask carving workshop with a master carver in Calgary.” to native, indigenous, and tribal This led the then-chainsaw artist to try his hand at poles. He never looked back. people’s who have altered his “My first one took the longest; it was a summer project, let’s say that.” experiences and perceptions, as Much of the artist’s work is defined by his extensive travels. Having travelled much as he has altered theirs. through Cuba, the Cook Islands, South East Asia, China and all over Mexico, the See A14

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Sublime times with a paddle in-hand COLUMBIA RIVER PADDLE Special to The Valley Echo Let the heart of the summer activities begin! Visitors and local residents alike have many outdoor excursions to choose from here in the spectacular Columbia Valley and one of these is a choice of kayak, canoe, voyager or our newest water-craft, the SUP [Stand-Up Paddleboard] for adventures along the “mighty, lazy” Columbia River Wetlands. Guests are also welcome to take our boats and gear off-site and venture to one of the local sub-alpine lakes along the benches leading to the Purcell Mountain Range or even into the Rockies to lakes like Alces (Moose Lake), situated in Whiteswan Lake Provincial Park. Kayaks are also available to challenge our sister river, the Kootenay. “We have hosted people from all over the world, many with little or no paddling experience and they just love the amazing scenery, the ease of paddling these wetlands, and the plentiful wildlife along these summer-time waterways,” said Byron Trask, manager of Columbia River Paddle. “Vacationers and locals have a variety of interesting paddling options to customGuests paddle adventurously on a tour provided by Columbia ize their desire to get out on the water for visitors, and local residents can enjoy. some prime recreation and exercise.” From hourly to full-day self-guided rentdem kayaks accentuate the recent additions of als, guided and/or Interpretive Tours, staff parties two eight-seater voyager canoes and the SUPs. and team-building promotions, and, as mentioned, In addition to our popular and well-established overnight, off-site rentals, Columbia River Paddle Upper Wetland and Radium self-guided tours, pad(CRP) can set you up and send you on your way dlers can now access the wetlands from Fairmont for an incredible outdoor experience! to the south end of Lake Windermere with CRP esOur company specializes in providing their tablishing an exclusive opportunity to take out at guests with a thorough safety talk and complimenLakeshore Resort Campground. The company oftary paddling lesson to accompany their top-offers this guided tour on Friday mornings in Fairthe-line equipment. New single, double and tanmont and this year have added additional guided tours from Invermere to Radium Saturdays to Wednesdays, leaving our main dock near Pete’s Marina at 1 p.m. “We have taken considerable time in developing new tours on the Columbia River including adding a funky, interactive geo-cache tour option where guests locate ‘treasures.’ Among other prized items, padLocated waterfront on Lake Windermere, dlers will also find historical stories Invermere, BC hidden within the valued stash,” said Byron. “Every day is a new day Explore the historic Columbia River & Wetlands out on the water, with changes in by kayak or canoe or colour and lighting, sounds, wild-

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life and discoveries. It is amazing how viewing the familiar mountains from the level of the waterways can be so different — they always seem so much more tranquil and full of character!” Paddling trips or tours are extremely fun and educational with an opportunity to step back in time and enjoy our delicate eco-system present along the lower valley floor. The Columbia River Wetlands lure more than 250 species of birds including: two species of eagles, Ospreys, Great Blue Herons, Belted King Fishers along with numerous shore birds, dabbling and diving ducks, all of these are a common sight throughout the season, as are various species of wildlife. So come capture, by paddle, the breathtaking Columbia River waters, as seen first-hand by explorer, David Thompson, his wife Charlotte and their family with a first-rate view from kayak, canoe or SUP. The view is unchanged since the arrival of the First Nations people — remember to bring your camera, a hat, some sun screen, and a hearty snack. To book your tour, CRP can be contacted at 250 342-7397 or through our website at www.ColumbiaRiverPaddle.com.

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Whitewater rafting in the Kootenay Rockies KOOTENAY RIVER RUNNERS Special to The Valley Echo Looking for a unique way to explore the beautiful Kootenay Rockies? Why not tour this area of British Columbia from an aquatic angle? Within a short drive from Radium, you will find four majestic rivers chock full of history and natural beauty. Whether it is a thrilling whitewater adventure down the Kicking Horse River or Toby Creek, a family-oriented mini-expedition down the pristine Kootenay River, or a tranquil float through the wetlands on the Columbia River, this part of British Columbia has something to satisfy everyone’s idea of a perfect river experience. Located right in the village of Radium Hot Springs you’ll find a river adventure

company with a background as equally historical as the rivers they guide tours on. Since 1976, Kootenay River Runners has been introducing adventurous travellers to the delights of river rafting. Kootenay River Runners was the first company to offer commercial rafting expeditions on the Kootenay River, beginning more than 35 years ago. Since the company’s inception in the 1970s, Kootenay River Runners has guided over 100,000 enthusiastic guests down the four rivers they operate on. Whether your interests are challenging whitewater, family rafting, or wetland float trips, Kootenay River Runners has something for everyone. For more information, drop in at their rafting headquarters located on Highway 93 between the Kootenay National Park gates and the Highway 95/93 junction, or call their office toll free at 1-800-599-4399. Don’t forget to check out their awesome videos and information on their website at raftingtherockies.com.

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Thomas Carriere practices his hand at the discus throw. The 13-year-old from Invermere will be competing in the sport at the BC Summer Games in Nanaimo later this month. PHOTO BY DAN WALTON

Discus-throwing student taking skills to BC Summer Games DAN WALTON dan@invermerevalleyecho.com The most competitive arena among youth happens at the site of the BC Summer Games and David Thompson Secondary School student Thomas Carriere is heading to this summer’s event to lob his luck in the discus throw. This year’s event will be hosted in Nanaimo between Thursday, July 17th and Sunday, July 20th, and it will be 13-year-old Thomas’ first time there. He’ll be joined by three of his friends from town who will also be competing in the games. The four boys representing the valley will be among the few athletes flying to Nanaimo, as those from most jurisdictions — even the West Kootenays — will be driving the distance. “I’m okay with a plane ride,” Thomas said.

He’s hit the ground running with his discus career. Before his school’s track and field tryouts in April, Thomas hadn’t ever tried the discus toss. “It was kind of my hidden talent,” he said. The discus throw competition measures the distance traveled by a disc, which weighs one kilogram in Thomas’ division. The disc is normally thrown by spinning to build momentum with the body, though no rules mandate the method of projection. Throwers must aim the discus between boundaries on the left and right, while focusing on producing the greatest distance. Throwing straight is key to minimizing distance lost to curvature, Thomas said. Competitors are given at least three throws each, depending upon time, and only the best throw is recorded. After rigorous practice at school and home, Thomas has managed to launch the discus about 22 metres, and it wasn’t a stroke of luck. See A13

156 Athletes and 35 Coaches from the Kootenays (Zone 1) will be at the Nanaimo 2014 BC Summer Games July 17- 20.

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GOLF NEWS

Riverside Men’s Club:

• On a cool and windy June 17th in the Rockies, 29 members played a 4-man team Stableford game. Thank you Peter Smith and the resort for providing nachos after the game; a nice touch. Winners were: 1. Marvin Bond/Gottfred Mueller/Derald Fretts/Jim Broom; 2. Tony Valentine/Larry Rehaume/Jim Bussard/ Jim Horne; 3. Bill Brown/Gord Bignell/Wayne Geiger/Brian Devenish. Deuces: (#3) Brian Morton, Jim Horne, Russ Hemsing; (#5) Rob Robertson, Brian Morton; (#8), Bill Begman, Roy Barr, Roy Nelson; (#13) Gottfred Meuller and on (#7) Brian Devenish. KPs: (3) Russ Hemsing, (5) Rick Charter, (8) Roy Barr, (13) Bill Brown, (15) Brian Devenish. • On June 24th, twenty members and a guest braved the elements for play a 4-man team with 2 best nets counting. The Monthly Cup was awarded to the lowest net score. Congratulations Ted Hart on being this month’s champion with a net 64. First Place: Russ Hemsing/ Bruce Eaket/Ted Hart/Larry Rehuame; Second Place: Tony Valentine/Bill Brown/Ken Munro/Bill Bergman; Third Place: Jim Bussard/Dave Gregory/Norm McDonnell/Tom Ritchie; KPs: John Esler (3), Kirk Dawson (5), Thomas Ritchie (8), Tony Valentine (13), Jim Bussard (15); Deuces: just two winners this week! Kirk Dawson (5) and Jim Bussard (15). • On July 1st, twenty-four members remembered to get to the clubhouse for the 9 a.m. start and enjoyed the first real day of summer. Thank you all, and remember, those times continue until the end of August except for the monthly cup. The results of the Greensomes were: 1st: Brian Devenish/Kirk Dawson; 2nd: Brian Morton/Norm McDonnell; 3rd: Jim Broom /Tom Richardson; 4th: Derwin Peloski/Bruce Eaket; KPs: (3) Brian Devenish/Kirk Dawson, (5) Norm McDonnell/Brian Morton, (8) Brian Morton/Norm McDonnell, (13) Norbert Schab, (15) Kirk Dawson/Brian Devenish; Deuces: Brian Devenish/ Kirk Dawson (3) and (15), Roy Nelson and Bill Bergman (5). • Interclub on July 2nd at Mountainside: Mountainside — 3.5 points; Riverside — 0.5 points. Submitted by Kirk Dawson

Windermere Ladies Golf Club:

• On June 25th, the game was Putts plus net. 1st: Cathy Howard, 2nd: Sandra Howard, 3rd: Diane Kochorek; Putting Pot winner was Cathy Howard; Big Deuce Pot winner after weeks of carry overs was Deb Plato. • On July 3rd, the game was Roll the Dice on a hot beautiful day. Winning team: Dawn McKinnon, Sandra Howard, Coreen Ruault, Cathy Howard; Putting Pot winner was Dawn McKinnon; Deuce Pot was won by five people after weeks of no deuces: Doreen Stewart, Dawn McKinnon, Cathy Howard, Sandra Howard, Pat Andruschuk. • Everyone is having a wonderful time, if you want fun and social, come and join us at Ladies Windermere Golf on Wednesdays. Just call the Pro Shop (250-342-3004 and tell them you are joining us. Submitted by Helga Boker

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Fairmont Mountainside Men’s Club:

• The golf season is now well upon us and the warm, calm weather is co-operating for the most part. Each of us profoundly hopes that our equipment and swing will consistently and continually co-operate as well. A number of highlights are in order: our monthly cup winner for April was Scott Powell with an impressive net 63. The May competition was rained out but our June champion was Terry White also with a net 63. The first Interclub challenge with the Riverside men came to a draw, however, on June 25th, Mountainside prevailed. • Closest to the pin awards have been dominated by the stalwart Frank Ashworth with six so far. Chris Allen has four and is the leading winner in the deuce pot share-outs. Deuces have gone from a single by Dan Wasylyk (April 25th) and Bruce Eaket (July 2nd) to ten won on June 25th. Team competitions have witnessed some very close games and a healthy mixture of winners. • A hearty welcome to our new members this year - Dale Height, Jim Broom, Tom Richardson and Dave Gregory! Also, a strong thanks to those working to keep our course in good condition and to those who strive to make our play an accommodating experience. Submitted Barry Jonas

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“Practice makes perfect,” he said. “It’s about getting the right technique; doing it over and over again until you’ve got it really good.” Spectators can expect to see a spin from Thomas, which will make him stand out in his age category. “It helps; not everyone can keep it straight after the spin.” At the qualifying tournament for the BC Games that took place in Trail, Thomas’ throw was second to another athlete in his age group. “I’ve been trying my best,” he said, adding that his school lent him a disc to practice with over the summer. Thomas keeps in shape through typical “kid stuff,” he said, like going to the park with his friends and hikes with his parents. As a high school student (he enters Grade 9 this September) and employee at A&W, he commutes around Invermere with his bicycle, and also enjoys volleyball and soccer — though he’s not following the FIFA World Cup in Brazil. He still has this summer’s games to compete, but is ambitiously anticipating a return to the games in 2015. Thomas will be aiming to put himself on next year’s bill for discus, and he may also try to qualify in other track events too.

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the Windermere Cemetery, submerged aquatic plants were found between the shore and up to 60 metres out into the lake. On the west side of the lake near the outlet of Goldie Creek, a diverse community of reeds, floating yellow pond lilies, floating leaf pondweed and submerged plants was present.The researchers observed plants at 200 metres from shore, but not as far as 275 metres from shore. The east side of the lake, below Akisqnuk First Nation land, had abundant and diverse vegetation. In this area, researchers found sedges, reeds and submerged plants.Vegetation was dense at 170 metres from the shore, and sparse at about 230 metres from the shore. In the south end of the lake, the tall rooted plant Richardson’s Pond Weed dominates. This tall plant can grow over a metre tall under water. The surveyors had a difficult time determining the extent of this plant community because, in the deeper parts of the lake, the water was too murky to determine if the plants were growing underwater. They confirmed these plants covered the lake bottom east to west across the entire lake at least two kilometres north of the south end of the lake. The rooted algae, Chara, was found at all sample sites and presumed to occur throughout the lake. When the Lake Windermere Ambassadors take water samples in even the deepest part of the lake near Timber Ridge, we usually pull up Chara with our anchor. Chara is typical of muddy-bottomed lakes receiving water from limestone mountains like the Rockies.

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“I ended up teaching children in a Mexican fishing village to paint faces on tiny rocks. Eventually, they ended up giving them back to us as gifts,” said Jack of the talented and precocious children he met on his travels. “My paintings are kind of emotional. There has to be something in the portrait, otherwise I find that it’s not successful. Sometimes it will take me awhile to get a project going — when I get the idea I will do some research on it, then I know what I’m going to do and can see what the end result will be.” “History and culture — it influences my work, my paintings. I love the different cultures, traditions, and costumes.”

What Is Changing? Now that we have detailed maps of lake vegetation, if we go back and survey the plants again, we can compare 2011 data with current data to see if there has been any change in species presence, abundance or distribution. ** ** ** If you’re interested in learning more about this survey, or in helping with future plant surveys, get in touch with the Lake Windermere Ambassadors at 250-341-6898 or info@lakeambassadors.ca. Kirsten Harma is the program co-ordinator for the Lake Windermere Ambassadors. She can be reached by phone at 250-341-6898 or by email at info@lakeambassadors.ca. Notice of iNteNt Re: LiquoR coNtRoL aNd LiceNsiNg act appLicatioN foR a LiquoR pRimaRy (Lp) ameNdmeNt An application for the addition of a second outdoor patio to the current Liquor Primary establishment has been received by the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch from Horsethief Creek Pub & Eatery, located at 7538 Main Street East, Radium Hot Springs, BC, V0A 1M0. The current licensed hours are from 11 AM to 1 AMon Monday to Saturday and 11 AM to 12 AM on Sunday. There has been no change to the hours requested. The liquor primary establishment is currently licensed for 135 persons inside and 20 persons on the patio. The proposed second outdoor patio has an occupant load of 47 persons for a total combined occupant load of 202 persons. Residents and owners of businesses located within a 0.5 mile (0.8 km) radius of the proposed site may comment on this proposal by 1) Writing to:

THE GEnERAL MAnAGER C/O Licensing Analyst LiquORE COnTROL And LiCEnSinG BRAnCH PO BOx 9292 Victoria, BC V8W 9J8 oR

2) By email: lclc.lclc@gov.bc.ca Petitions and form letters will not be considered To ensure the consideration of your views, your comments, name and address must be received on or before august 8th, 2014. Please note that your comments may be made available to the applicant or local government officials where disclosure is necessary to administer the licensing process.

Local artist Jack Olson teaches a group of children in a Mexican fishing village about the art of rock face painting on one of his many journeys. Photo SUBMITTED

FUZE from A7

There are a large number of smoothies to be had and they all look fabulous. First, we tried the Tropical Sun Smoothie made with mango, pineapple, banana, orange and coconut milk. Apparently, it’s the hangover cure, but not needing a cure, we can’t confirm if it works. However, we can say that the smoothie was refreshing, full of flavour and oh so good. After a taste test of the Berry Awesome and the Classy Peach smoothies, the verdict remains the same. For your convenience, Fuze has a website where you can order online, then go and pick up.What a great little restaurant. We look forward to our next visit. Contact Fuze Food at 250-688-1177 or visit the website: fuzefood.com. The Valley Echo’s team of mystery diners are constantly seeking out new restaurants and eateries to review.


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Find your summer reads at the sale of the year ELOISE BERRY Friends of the Library

The BIG Book Sale is happening this Saturday, July 12th at the Invermere Community Centre from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Friends of the Library have, again, amassed an amazing number of gently used books in every genre. There are books on History, Mystery, Cooking, Healthy Living, Popular Authors, Best Sellers, Canadian History, Sports, Biographies, Novels, Non-Fiction, Children and Teen Literature. Adults and children can be guaranteed of finding treasures to take home. On those lazy, rainy summer afternoons, you can get lost in a wonderful book.

Look for your favourite authors or try a new author that you have heard about. The library benefits because the money raised by The BIG Book Sale is used to buy more new books that you, the reader can borrow from your library. The money also goes towards library programs that are offered to children and adults alike. Be sure to come early for the best selection. The Invermere Library Staff is also hosting a children’s craft area during the sale. Visit the Invermere Public Library Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The library is closed Sundays and Mondays. Find out more by visiting invermere.bclibrary.ca.

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EMEMBER WHEN? R A look back through The Valley Echo's archives over the last 55 years

2009 — Gary, left, and Stan Oja are all smiles for another exciting bike rally, during the annual Horsethief Memorial Rally. ECHO FILE PHOTO

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years ago (1959): Six valley girls competed to be crowned Queen in the Invermere Junior Hospital Aid competition at the annual Fall Fair. Contestants were Karen Erickson, Susanne Kamikawaji, Elizabeth Reimer, Charlene Nable, Joan Nicholas, and Shirley Watkins.

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years ago (1964): Howard Burns, formerly of Victoria, joined the staff of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce in Invermere. He replaced accountant Al Gibb, who left for a position in Jamaica.

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years ago (1969): Debbie Cartwright, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Cartwright of Canal Flats, was the first Girl Guide at the Flats to receive her Gold Cord. This was the highest Guide award and Mrs. Arthur Edlund, the District Commissioner, presented the award.

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years ago (1974): A vehicle belonging to Robert Steedman

of Windermere was destroyed in an accident one mile south of Dry Gulch Saturday at 2:30 a.m., when he lost constrol. He was hospitalized in Invermere.

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tempt to ruin his vacation. They were also flying their planes over Invermere. He also complained about how the trains that go through Invermere made too much noise.

years ago (1984): Radium welcomed a major new water complex. The Wild Waters Water Slide Park, situated right next to the Radium Drive-In Theatre, opened for business. Construction workers made an all-out effort to meet the scheduled opening of date of July 1st. Greg Williamson, operations manager, said that no park of this kind had ever been constructed more quickly.

years ago (1999): Summer Students Work ‘99 had created 300 student jobs in the East and West Kootenay with some help from $500,000 allocated to employers in order to create positions for youth. Student Summer Works was a Youth Options B.C. employment program from the Ministry of Advanced Education, Training and Technology and the Premier’s Youth Office.

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years ago (1994): In The Valley Echo, David C. Keffer (a man on vacation from Calgary), described in vivid detail how people were underhandedly sneaking their motorboats onto Lake Windermere, turning the motor on, and then actually driving them across the lake in a vicious at-

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years ago (2004): Bull Riding in the Rockies was held indoors at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. It was the main fundraiser for the Columbia Valley Rockies hockey team. The event would not have been possible without the support of countless local businesses and individuals.


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CLUES ACROSS 1. Iowa State town 5. Dip lightly into water 8. Doctors’ group 11. AKA red spinel 13. Actress Lupino 14. Camel or goat fabrics 15. TV delivery system 16. Chronicles (abbr.) 17. Bolivian river 18. Like a moss capsule stalk 20. Short 1st name for actor Bacon 21. Br. boarding school 22. Gorges 25. Guileless 30. More obstinate 31. Pair 32. Ablaze 33. Muffled 38. No seats available 41. More blackened 43. Proficiently skilled 45. Flat highlands 47. Hillside (Scot.) 49. Stricken 50. MN 55121 55. Sutter Cnty. City seat 56. In no way 57. V. Woolf playwright 59. Nev. Sen. Harry 60. Ingested 61. Nobel Prize winner Fritz 62. Make a mistake 63. Sirius Satellite Radio (abbr.) 64. Mama’s partner

19. Run with a long stride 23. Volt-ampere 24. Oppenheimer’s bomb 25. Don’t know when yet 26. British Air Aces 27. C. Clay’s new surname 28. Norwegian monetary unit (abbr.) 29. Afternoon nap 34. Actress Thurman 35. ‘__ death do us part 36. Snakelike fish 37. Not wet 39. Eye membranes 40. Spotted wildcats 41. Wildebeest 42. Ascend 44. Headgear for a horse 45. Bura 46. Foremost position 47. Cowbarn (British) 48. One who feels regret 51. Express pleasure 52. Pleased 53. Swedish rock group 54. Requisite 58. Geological time

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CLUES DOWN 1. Disney network 2. Oldest river (alt. sp.) 3. Dresden River 4. Preservative 5. Bargain 6. Stuck fast 7. Nouveau-riche 8. Plural of 14 down 9. Hand (Spanish) 10. 7th Hindu month 12. A large body of water 14. Assist in some wrongdoing

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you enjoy doing your part to keep your world orderly and balanced. However, into every organized life a little confusion will fall. You will handle it smoothly.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 A welcomed gift will come your way soon, Leo. It may be something big that you have had your eye on for quite some time or something that appeals to your sentimental side.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Don’t be nervous if you are a little introspective this week, Sagittarius. Use this time to reflect and find answers to some questions that have been on your mind.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, so many good things are happening around you that you should enjoy this time as much as you can. It is a time for indulgence and entertainment.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Cast your analytical nature to the side for a few days, Virgo. Embrace sentimentality and emotion this week, as they will help you make the best decisions.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Whatever is going on at work will still be there tomorrow, Capricorn. If you cannot get all the tasks done, do not beat yourself up over it. Just begin tomorrow with a can-do attitude.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you are ready for fun and celebration. Surround yourself with friends and family so the next several days prove even more memorable.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you have a lot of energy going into this week, so tackle any assignments early on. By the end of the week your energy levels may dip, so get to work.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, your mind may wander but it is important to remain as focused as possible. Important information is revealed in the next few days.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, focus on recreation this week. You have earned the right to relax and escape the daily grind, so make the most of your opportunities to do just that.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Secrets you have been keeping for some time are ready to come to the surface, Scorpio. These are good secrets, and others will be eager to share them with you.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, a budding relationship appears ready to grow more serious. Take advantage of this opportunity.


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RADIUM CHRISTIAN OF JESUS Permanent,CHURCH Shift FELLOWSHIP CHRIST OF LATTER Job Description Available in Store DAY SAINTS 12 positions #4 - 7553 Main Street W, available No education or experience required. Radium 5014 Fairway, Nights/overnights/early mornings/ weekends. 250-342-6633 Fairmont Hot Springs $11.05/hour + medical/dental/group benefits. 250-347-6334 250-341-5792 Apply in President: person, Adam Pasowisty Worship Service Columbia Valley Branch via email (timhortons.invermere@gmail.com) Sundays, 10 a.m. or by fax (250-341-3177) forWorship both positions. Services Bible Studies Sundays Wednesdays, 7 p.m. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Kids’ Church Edgewater Hall Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. RADIUM CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF JESUS FELLOWSHIP CHRIST OF LATTER Loving God, DAY SAINTS Loving People #4 - 7553 Main Street W, Radium 5014 Fairway, 250-342-6633 Fairmont Hot Springs 250-347-6334 250-341-5792 President: Adam Pasowisty Worship Service Columbia Valley Branch Sundays, 10 a.m.

Interested individuals are encouraged to submit a cover letter,WINDERMERE resume and references, inVALLEY confidence CHRISTIAN no later than 4:30 LAKE p.m., July 21,CHURCH 2014. We thank all applicants, however, only ALLIANCE ASSEMBLY those being considered will be contacted. 326 - 10th Ave., Invermere Hwy. 93/95, 1 km north 250-342-9535 of Windermere Village of Canal Flats Pastor: Trevor Hagan 250-342-9511 10 #PY Pastor: Murray Wittke lakewindermerealliance.org $BOBM 'MBUT #$ 7 # # valleychristianonline.com Sunday, July 13th'BY Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.e-mail: village@canalflats.ca 10 a.m. Worship & Word Summer Day Camp {V.B.S.} Sunday ‌ Kid’s Church Provided Pastor Trevor ministering. Sharing Truth 7:00 p.m. Showing Love “SING and CELEBRATEâ€? Following the Spirit Join usWINDERMERE for an evening of LAKE VALLEY CHRISTIAN singing great hymns of the ALLIANCE CHURCH ASSEMBLY faith; food; and fellowship! 326 - 10th Ave., Invermere Hwy. 93/95, 1 km north 250-342-9535 of Windermere Pastor: Trevor Hagan 250-342-9511 Pastor: Murray Wittke lakewindermerealliance.org valleychristianonline.com Sunday, July 13th Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

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THE SALMON Arm Curling Centre in British Columbia, is accepting applications for Head Ice Technician. Successful applicant starts mid August for 2014/2015 season. Preference Level 2 certification or better, with ice making experience. Position includes ice installation, care/maintenance throughout season and year-end removal, along with some facility care duties. Season normally runs from first week of September to March. A competitive wage based on experience is being offered. Send resumes/questions directly to President, Salmon Arm Curling Centre, Darcy Seghers dsrenos@telus.net.

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KILL BED Bugs & Their Eggs! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com

Invermere: Looking for extra income? Columbia Valley Taxi is looking for a class 4 driver. Must have clear criminal record check, drivers abstract and health check. Mostly late night driving. $15/hr plus tips. Phone 250-342-5262 or 250-341-3521

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A&W Restaurant, Invermere, has immediate openings for FULL-TIME permanent Food Counter Attendants.

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4 Full-Time Day & Evening Positions – Kitchen and Front Counter (up to 40 hours/week)

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$10.25 - $11.50/hr (based on experience) We offer a friendly work environment, shared benefits plan, scholarship program and opportunities for advancement. Successful applicants will be required to perform the following duties: t $PPL BOE BTTFNCMF GPPE TVDI BT TBOEXJDIFT IBNCVSHFST salads, milkshakes, portion and wrap food or place it on plates for service to patrons, package food for take-out orders, clean production area. t 4FSWF DVTUPNFST BU DPVOUFS BOE JO ESJWF UISV IBOEMF payment transactions, clean dining and front counter area. t 4UPDL SFGSJHFSBUPST BOE GPMMPX " 8 BOE #$ 1SPWJODJBM standards for food safety and quality, and record keeping. t 1MFBTBOUMZ BOE IPOFTUMZ JOUFSBDU XJUI DVTUPNFST BOE GFMMPX team members. Please apply in person or online at www.aw.ca

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ANALYST, OPERATIONS Based in our Cranbrook office, this position provides procurement, analytical, admin and clerical support to the Operations department, as well as reception and administrative services.

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Home Care Lakeview Meadows: Certified Caregiver needed for 82 year old gent, for either Tuesdays or Wednesdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call Mary Ann at 250342-0743.

Home Repairs FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.

KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate bugs- guaranteed. No mess, odorless, long lasting. Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot. STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca. STEEL BUILDINGS. Summer meltdown sale! 20x20 $5,419. 25x26 $6,485. 30x30 $8,297. 32x34 $9,860. 40x48 $15,359. 47x68 $20,558. Front & back wall included. Pioneer Steel 1800-668-5422 or visit online: www.pioneersteel.ca

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1996,14X70 mobile Home #4a Lambert Rd 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom Nice view of Mt. Swansea, close to Inverere and bike trails Shed and Greenhouse Ph 250-341-5444 asking $58,000

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Real Estate Houses For Sale BEAUTIFUL ENGLISH Bungalow, four years old, Sunshine Coast. Low yard maintenance, low running costs, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, ocean & mountain views. Information and pictures, 604.485.8321.

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SITUATED on the north side of Lake Windemere, 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo w/open floor plan, close to all amenities. Outdoor pool w/2 hot tubs, exercise facility, one underground stall $1100/mo+hydro. No Pet, No smoking. Available today. sandi@goodmenroofing.com

Commercial/ Industrial In Invermere - For rent 503 7th Ave., formerly Valley Spas, 1950 sq. ft., call 250-342-0603 or 250-341-5845.

Suites, Lower Fairmont: Basement suite 2 bdrm, fully furnished. $600/mth al inclusive. Avail Aug. 1st. Contact Gwen at 250-688-1489. RADIUM HOT Springs, BC. Large, bright 1 bedroom & 1 bath walkout basement suite with private entrance & patio. Open living room & kitchen with six appliances. $750/month + all utilities. No Pets, No-Smoking, DD. $375. Available immediately. Contact 403-651-9346.

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R.V. lots - titled, year round, 70 amps, Columbia River and wetlands access, storage, security fenced. $35,000 each. www.columbiariverwetlandsrvpark.ca or 250-348-2094

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A- STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’ 53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. SPECIAL Trades are welcome. 40’ Containers under $2500! DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each. Also JD 544 &644 wheel Loaders Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?

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Toy Poodle/Shitzu Cross Females $400• Male $350 Call 250-348-2287

2 bdrm furnished suite, 5 appliances, adults, no pets, N/S. Quiet neighbourhood, walking distance to downtown. $750/mth + utilities. 250-342-1230

Motorcycles HARLEY FOR SALE - 1200 cc Sportster 1998. 86,000 KM. Set up for Touring, many many extras. $4000 OBO, call 250-342-3656

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Radically new Cherokee returns after 20 years Jeep has been one of the that the Dodge Dart strongest brands for the uses, the styling is edgy Chrysler Group, thanks and modern. to the fantastic Grand The sharp nose and Cherokee mid-sized SUV small headlamps, along and the always-popular with the curved Jeep Wrangler. grille make a statement. Building off that success Some Jeep aficionados is the introduction of an might not be intrigued The 2014 all-new Cherokee. It has by this new design but been almost twenty years Cherokee is a newcomers to the brand since we had a Cherokee thoroughly modern might. The starting price in the market and this is $23,495, which is less SUV with goone is radically different than it’s major comfrom anything one might anywhere capability petitors. For this price, remember. Since the you get standard air and around town Chrysler group didn’t have refinement that needs conditioning, Bluetooth a small SUV in its portfolio connectivity, two USB to be experienced. to take on established ports, a 5-inch Uconnect players like the Toyota screen and power winZack Spencer RAV4, Honda CR-V and dows/doors. The AWD Ford Escape, this 2014 Cherokee has a model starts at $25,695, which is also lot riding on its success the lowest price model in this class. The closest competitor, on price, image and Looks capability might be the Subaru Forester Unlike the last 1990s Cherokee, this for $25,995. radically different Jeep is based on a car platform instead of a rugged truck Inside chassis. This approach is lighter, to The interior of the all-new Cherokee is save fuel, and rewards the driver with more upscale than most of the competgood on-road manners. Built off the itors. The doors, armrest and dash are same Alfa Romeo-derived platform covered in soft touch materials. The front

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seats are supportive and comfortable. The rear seats too are comfy and slide for and aft for more cargo storage. When placed in the normal position, the legroom isn’t ample but on par with others in this class. Connecting to the Cherokee is a snap with the optional 8.4-inch Uconnect system that pairs with smartphone in seconds, is very quick between commands, and has nice looking graphics. The base screen is five inches but has many of the same functionality. Behind the steering wheel, inside the instrument cluster, is another programmable screen for all the information the driver needs frequently. Drive The base 2.4L 4-cylinder with 184hp is the base engine on all trim levels. For just $1,300 any Cherokee can be equipped with the optional 3.2L V6 engine – making the walk up to this 271hp engine within reach for many buyers. In addition, this is the very first application of a 9-speed automatic anywhere in the auto industry, providing improved fuel economy and drivability. Having a chance to drive both the 4-cylinder and V6 models with the all-new 9-speed automatic, I’m torn. The V6 is the engine of choice for towing, steep mountain

A good off-roader, comfortable and an easy street performer, the Cherokee does both equally well.

runs and longer distance driving. The flip side is that the 4-cylinder is a very good in-city commuter and the lighter engine helps this Cherokee to corner, brake and manouevre better. The 9-speed automatic shifts quickly and smoothly, in fact I forgot it had so many cogs but it does improve fuel economy with a highway rating of 6.4L/100km with the 4-cylinder and 7.0L with the V6. Most Canadians will opt for the AWD versions thanks to our winter conditions, but here too there are more choices. Jeep has included three AWD systems. The first is a called Active Drive 1 with a selectable drive mode called Select-Terrain, for automatic, snow, mud and sand settings. The second is called Active Drive 2 and offers a two-speed mode for low speed crawling. The most aggressive system is Active Drive Lock, which comes in the off-road purpose-built Cherokee called Trailhawk. The Trailhawk is a ‘real’ Jeep; this is thanks to a locking rear differential and a host of electronic aids. The most impressive feature is the low speed crawling mode for both up and down hill tasks. Therefore, Jeep purists, yes there is a Cherokee for you. Verdict This new Cherokee is off to a fantastic start. Sales are strong and the sharp design is bringing in buyers, not shoving them away. The 2014 Cherokee could not be further away from the last model; this is a thoroughly modern SUV with go-anywhere capability and aroundtown refinement that needs to be experienced. The Lowdown Power: 184hp 2.4L 4-cylinder, and 271hp 3.2L V6. Fill-up: 9.9L/7.0L/100km (city/highway AWD) Sticker price: $23,695-$32,195

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art sHoW - July 8th to 20th - Open daily garden party - Saturday July 19th Happy BirtHday to pynelogs! from 7 to midnight Buy your tickets at pynelogs or give us a call 250.342.4423

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Visit columbiavalleyarts.com for our current events calendar, or call 250-342-4423.

SERVING THE The WaTer & air Company! Water Treatment: filtration and purification Furnace and Duct cleaning

Purify the water you drink and the air you breathe! Kerry Colonna

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Warwick Enterprises Ltd. has operated successfully in the Columbia Valley since 1990 in residential and commercial construction as well as interior finishing. We are comprised of 3 divisions specializing in all areas of interior finishing: Warwick Interiors supplies and professionally installs a wide range of quality flooring products including carpet, ceramic tile, slate, linoleum, vinyl decking, hardwood and laminate flooring. We also supply and install a wide range of blinds and window coverings. Warwick Cabinets, our modern, state of the art cabinet shop manufactures custom cabinets locally. In addition to cabinets we manufacture a wide range of custom millwork products such as mantels, entertainment centers, beds, closet organizers and furniture. Best Paints was formed to complement our interior building branches. With knowledgeable staff, high quality products combined with custom tinting we are a leading supplier of paints and stains in the Columbia Valley. Our industry leading products include Benjamin Moore and Sikkens. For all your interior finishing visit us at our showroom, 335 –Third Ave or at our website warwick-interiors.com. Sponsored by:

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• Complete sewer/drain repairs • Reasonable rates - Seniors’ discount • Speedy service - 7 days a week • A well-maintained septic system should be pumped every 2-3 years • Avoid costly repairs

Bruce Dehart 250-347-9803 or 250-342-5357

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Architectural Design • New Home Design • Renovation Design • CAD Drafting Paul Aubrecht, D. Arch Calgary (403) 874-0483

Lambert-Kipp Pharmacy Ltd. J. Douglas Kipp, B. Sc. (Pharm.) Laura Kipp, Pharm D. Irena Shepard, B. Sc. (Pharm.) Your compounding pharmacy Come in and browse our giftware! Open Monday - Saturday • 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 1301 - 7th Avenue, Invermere • 250-342-6612

Sand & Gravel

Complete line of aggregate products for construction and landscaping 250-342-6452 • 250-342-3773 Cell: 250-342-5833

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UNIVERSAL DOORS & EXTERIORS Arnold Scheffer

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• CONCRETE PUMP • SAND & GRAVEL • HEAVY EQUIPMENT RENTALS • CRANE SERVICE

Call 250-341-6299 to inquire about this space.

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