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Winter brings first snowstorm of the new year to valley STEVE HUBRECHT steve@invermerevalleyecho.com Old Man Winter crept into the Kootenay region earlier this week, covering it with the first snowfall of the year. But while the West Kootenay and Roger’s Pass saw heavy snowfall and had storm warnings in effect, the East Kootenay, including the Upper Columbia Valley, got off with a comparatively light dusting and no major incidents. Most parts of the valley received about 10 to 15 centimetres of snow through the night of Sunday, January 4th and into the morning of Monday, January 5th. “It’s been busy since noon yesterday. It’s not really a huge amount of snow, but it’s widespread and managed to hit every corner of the East Kootenay area,” said Mainroads East Kootenay general manager Al Sander, speaking on the afternoon of Monday, January 5th. He added that most of the roads had

already been cleared off by that point, offices said crews were out keeping the and that he had not heard many reports streets clean, and no problems had been of cars driving off the road. reported. “The forecast is calling for more snow“It hasn’t been too bad. We seem to be fall and possibly freezing rain tonight making do,” said Radium Hot Springs (Monday, January 5th), and we hope chief administrative officer Mark Read. they’re wrong since freezing rain is nev- “We have our contractors out there, but er fun for anybody,” said Sander. “It is we haven’t heard of anything major.” winter and we’re “Our crew are ploughinto a winter storm ing and sanding this It’s widespread session so we’d like morning, but really we and managed to haven’t had that much to remind people to slow down a little bit hit every corner of the snow here,” said Canal and allow more time East Kootenay area. Flats chief administraAL SANDER tive officer Brain Woodfor driving than they MAINROADS EAST KOOTENAY normally would.” ward. More snow apNobody from Parks peared to have fallen in the northern Canada was available for comment by parts of the valley, with about 12 to 15 The Valley Echo’s press time on Monday, centimetres outside the Village Office in but Drive B.C.’s status for Highway 93 Radium Hot Springs, roughly 10 centime- through Kootenay National Park to Casters in Invermere and slightly more than tle Junction (which is updated by Parks 7.5 centimetres outside the Village Office Canada) had the road status as normal. in Canal Flats. Staff at all three municipal The website had a similar status for the

rest of Highway 93/95 through the Upper Columbia Valley and other roads in the area. The snowfall did not result in any accidents, according to the Columbia Valley RCMP. “We haven’t had any issues. People here know how to drive in the snow,” said Staff Sergeant Marko Shehovac. While it may make commuters grumble, the snow is a boon for the valley’s winter tourism operators. “It’s been great for us, for our visitors and for local skiers,” said Panorama Mountain Resort marketing manager Scott Morgan on Monday, January 5th. “The whole mountain has really good coverage today.” Panorama Mountain Resort had nine centimetres of snowfall on the summit and 10 centimetres of snowfall in the village on Monday, January 5th. The ski area at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort reported that 10 centimetres of fresh snow has fallen.

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Looser liquor laws receive warm reception in valley Dan Walton dan@invermerevalleyecho.com

Beginning this spring, fewer restrictions will be in place on consumers of alcohol in British Columbia. Two changes are coming on Wednesday, April 1st: certain grocery stores in the province will be able to sell wine produced 100 per cent in B.C., and rural and private liquor stores will have access to the same warehouse pricing as those operated by the government. “We’ve raised many issues (regarding alcohol policy) on behalf of constituents,” said Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Norm Macdonald. “We’ve been told to wait for reform packages and this is it after all these years.” These and other upcoming policy changes — such as allowing minors be to dine with their families in pubs, legions, and membership clubs — reflect a report of 73 recommendations put forward by Parliamentary Secretary for Liquor Reform John Yap. The reforms are receiving a warm reception. “I don’t see any problems with it,” said District of Invermere mayor Gerry Taft said. “B.C. liquor laws were outdated and this has been a long time coming,” said Doug Clovechok, who hopes to take the Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA seat for the BC Liberals in 2017 provincial election.

Some of the policy changes announced in December don’t need to undergo the legislative process, but many of the other recommended changes will. Mr. Macdonald expects this to happen during the Spring Session of the Legislature, which begins during the second week of February. But he’s worried about how the details will hammer out. “It’s uncertain in some areas what’s going to happen,” he said. “There’s so much money involved (between the) liquor lobby groups and the vested interest of government revenue. Those need to be considered.” While policies can be reversed relatively easily, legislative changes cannot. “So it’s important to get it right,” said Mr. Macdonald. “What I would encourage people to do is continue with feedback to the office in terms of what works and what doesn’t.” He said it leads into a bigger discussion as to whether or not the government should rely so heavily on “vice” taxes, such as taxes on casino and lottery prizes. And while Mr. Macdonald does hope to see changes made, he worries that the topic of alcohol will distract voters from more important issues. “They’ve used it fairly effectively to change the channel on a particular news cycle,” he said. “Whether it’s Mount Polley, or the inappropriate firing of health researchers. At a time when people start to focus on failures of government, (the Liberal Party) will pop up with an alcohol announcement.”

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Steve Hubrecht steve@invermerevalleyecho.com The most recent Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) board of directors meeting touched on several items of interest to the Upper Columbia Valley. RDEK Area F director Wendy Booth was re-elected as vice-chair of the board, for a third term, at the Friday, December 12th meeting. Current chair Rob Gay was also re-elected, for a fourth term. The chair and vicechair positions have one-year terms. “I’m looking forward to continuing working with Chair Gay, in the role of vice chair, I think we make a good team. It is a job that I take seriously and enjoy. We had a 40 per cent turn over on our board, I’m looking forward to working with both the veteran and new members,” said Booth. Gay and chief administrative officer Lee-Ann Crane have signed a five-year agreement with the Shuswap Indian Band through which the band will make a financial contribution for RDEK services available in the Upper Columbia Valley, such as regional parks, solid waste, libraries, landfill, dog control, cemeteries, emergency management, 9-1-1, grants in aid, Columbia Valley transit, the Columbia Valley recreation service area and invasive plants control. “Essentially, the agreement was a means for the Shuswap to contribute to these services,” said RDEK chief financial officer Shawn Tomlin. A letter of appreciation will be sent from the RDEK to the Windermere Bottle Depot Group to thank the group for donating $2,900 to buy two new concrete picnic tables for Windermere Beach, and another one will be sent from the RDEK to Copper Point Golf

Course for the golf course’s in-kind donations and as- are often managed by volunteers and any amount of funds goes a long way,” said Booth. sistance at the Crossroads Ballpark. There will be a public hearing in Edgewater on Mon“Copper Point has been a tremendous help with that ballpark, they’ve been great neighbours,” said day, January 5th on a proposed zoning bylaw that RDEK environmental services manager Kevin Pater- would permit commercial trucks to park on a portion son. “We’re also grateful to the bottle depot group. of the Lautrup property on Highway 95. An agreement until December 2016 for the Columbia The (Windermere) beach continues to get a lot of use in the summer, so there was a need for more tables.” Valley RDEK emergency program has been signed by During the meeting the RDEK board of directors Columbia Valley emergency program co-ordinator Gary voted to approve discretionary grant-in-aid money Burford and deputy co-ordinator Sharon Pasowisty. for Invermere’s Family Resource Centre’s contraceptive subsidization proposal ($1,000 from RDEK Area F and $500 from Area G); for the Panorama FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS UTILITIES LTD. Mountain Freeride Club to help buy Notice of Application to the Comptroller of Water Rights Under the Water Utility Act and a laptop and race equipment for the The Utilities Commission Act Kootenay Freestyle Classic ($4,000 from Area F and $500 from Area G); Notice is hereby given by Fairmont Hot Springs Utilities Ltd. that an application for the Columbia Valley Chamber of has been made to the Comptroller of Water Rights for a Certificate of Public Commerce for renovations to create a Convenience and Necessity for the proposed construction and operation of a waterworks distribution system to serve residents in the area of business service centre ($3,000 from Area F and $500 from Area G); and for Parcel A (Reference Plan 101503I) District Lot 52 Kootenay District Except SQx Danza to cover expenses for its Part Included in Plan 7642 interactive dance awareness program Any person wishing further information in connection with this application should ($500 from Area G). apply directly to: “This month’s discretionary grantFairmont Hot Springs Utilities Ltd. in-aids highlight the wide diversity of 5225 Fairmont Hot Springs Road, Fairmont Hot Springs, BC V0B 1L1 organizations and their initiatives con- Any objections to this application are to be forwarded to Rick Couroux, Secretary tributing to the quality of life in the val- to the Deputy Comptroller of Water Rights, Water Utility Act, PO Box 9340 Stn Prov ley,” said Area G director Gerry Wilkie. Govt, Victoria BC V8W 9M1, or by email: rick.couroux@gov.bc.ca or by fax (250) “Anytime we can support nonprofit 953-5124 to be received in this office on or before: groups in helping them achieve their February 9th, 2015 goals that’s a good thing. These groups Fairmont Hot Springs Utilities Ltd.

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Jim McGilvery celebrating Team Canada’s 3-2 goldmedal win over the United States in hockey at the 2010 Olympic Games landed him on the cover of the Columbia Valley Pioneer shortly after. Pioneer file photo

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Steve Hubrecht steve@invermerevalleyecho.com In a valley full of colourful characters Jim McGilvery stands out. Whether soaring down from the top of Mt. Swansea in a paraglider or entertaining passerbys at his unmistakeable ice shack on Lake Windermere, McGilvery makes a mark on the community. McGilvery started paragliding 14 years ago and was instantly hooked. “It’s a lot of fun,” he said. “It’s exciting every time you fly. Mother Nature doesn’t give you any leeway.” It was fellow paragliders who gave him the nickname “Flour Jim” that many in community know him by today. The name comes from his habit of tossing flour in the air to be certain of which direction the wind is blowing. Every winter, McGilvery sets up his wellknown ice fishing shack, which is draped with LED lights, uses solar power and has a skating rink beside it. He is always welcoming people — both friends and strangers — to spent time at it; so often that other ice fishing shack owners have given McGilvery his other nickname — “the Mayor of Lake Windermere”. “It’s (the ice fishing shack) fully contained. I can stay out there for four days at a stretch if I have enough food,” said McGilvery, adding that he enjoys the peace and quiet of the lake in winter. McGilvery was born in Invermere on August 2nd, 1958, and has lived here almost his entire

life. He is retired these days, having worked for CP Rail for more 36 years, doing maintenance work on the tracks in the valley. “One of Irish guys I worked with on the railroad told me I’m the toughest guy he’s ever seen,” he said. “I think he said it, because I just never seemed to be bothered by the cold. We worked in all conditions, even when it was freezing, but it just never seemed to bother me.” McGilvery also spent three years in Canada’s armed forces, stationed in Wainwright, Alberta from 1981 to 1984. “We had a bet going among three of us, to see if any us could stick it out in the army. It wasn’t always a dream sometimes, but I did it,” said McGilvery. He enjoys spending time with his family in the valley and in Alberta. His older sister teaches in the aboriginal education program at David Thompson Secondary School, and his younger sister works on the police force in Lethbridge. “People are the most important part of life,” said McGilvery. But animals have a place in McGilvery’s life too, especially his pet Boston miniature pig, Roxy. “If you see her (Roxy) loose, give her a beer and send her home,” said McGilvery. “She has a good nature, she’s cleaner than most dogs, she likes people and she enjoys going to church gatherings.” McGilvery intends to continue ice fishing and paragliding well into the future, with the hopes of one day winning the Lakeside Splashdown held each summer at the north end of Lake Windermere.

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t’s rare that BC Liberal MLA hopeful Doug Clovechok and NDP MLA Norm Macdonald agree on anything, but both share the opinion that changes to B.C.’s liquor laws are long overdue and much needed. Not only is there consensus, but the one major concern that had the industry very worried — the previous suggestion that in order for grocery stores to be eligible to carry and sell B.C. wines, they could not be located within one kilometre of a liquor store — has been declared null and void as the province has now said that the one-kilometre restriction will not

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intended, encouraging more growth, more investment, and more jobs. What’s also interesting is that the Liberal government doesn’t appear to be too worried about the cocnerns raised by NDP MLA and liquor critic Shane Simpson, that the flagrant self-promotion of B.C. wines may be challenged by stores and suppliers in the U.S. as it may violate trade agreements. Premier Christy Clark has said the new liquor laws will bring B.C. into the 21st century. As Macdonald points out, wine is an easy victory when there are a number of other provincial issues that are in dire need of such a unique and progressive approach as what the province is giving wining and dining.

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apply. This news was probably extremely wellreceived in the valley. Mountainside Market in Radium would not have qualified; nor would Valley Foods and Sobeys. The one grocery outlet already giving the others a run for their money — Joe’s No Frills — would have, which could have compounded the issue of the Crossroads shopping area luring consumer traffic away from downtown Invermere. It will be interesting to see which local stores will make the investment to create specially designated registers and train staff to meet the guidelines; or if the wine-on-shelves model will simply become the norm across the board. No doubt, B.C.’s wine industry will profit as

New year’s developments for Radium

appy New Year from the Chamber of Commerce liaison Regional UNDOWN U Village of Radium Hot and the Ktunaxa/Kinbasket Springs. We are catching our Local Government Treaty Adbreath after a busy Christmas visory Committee alternate; season, which included the Councilor Verboom is Deputy Fire Department Children’s parMayor, Regional District of East ty, the annual Village birthday Kootenay (RDEK) alternate, party, and the amazing New Fire Department liaison, and Year’s fireworks. Many thanks Backcountry Coalition. I am LARA to our staff, fire department and pleased to be the RDEK direcother volunteers who make tor from Radium, and a memthese events such a success! ber of the Design Committee The snow and cooler weather came right on for the Multi-Use Arts and Recreation Facilschedule to show off our winter wonderland. ity in Invermere, the Columbia Valley ComThe new Village council met in December munity Directed Funds committee and the and determined committees and roles for Columbia Wetlands Stewardship Committee. the coming term: Councilor Larsen is the Li- All members of council have expressed their brary liaison and alternate for the Ktunaxa/ desire to be involved in other opportunities Kinbasket Local Government Treaty Advisory as they arise. Committee; Councilor Logan is the ColumIn May 2013, the previous council engaged bia Valley Recreation Society and Columbia in a Strategic Planning workshop and proValley Chamber of Commerce liaison, Fire duced a Strategic Priorities Report. Although Department liaison and Backcountry Co- there are a few items from the list still outalition; Councilor McCauley is the Radium standing (including the future of our Com-

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munity Hall and upgrading our recreation facilities), council is getting right to work on January 6th to revisit, review and renew the Strategic Plan to reflect changes within council, the economy and updates from staff regarding operational challenges. This work along with the Official Community Plan (updated in 2014) and the Recreational Study conducted in 2014 will set the priorities for the next four years. On a final note, Radium took advantage of a Public Access to Defibrillation program in 2014 and has an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) in our Community Hall. In order for this to be effective, we need to train as many of our residents as possible in how it works, and when and how to use it. So we are hosting a free mass CPR/AED training event at the hall on Saturday, January 24th. Please call the Village office to register for this event. Clara Reinhardt is the mayor of the Village of Radium Hot Springs and a Regional District of East Kootenay director for the Columbia Valley.

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How has the first blizzard of the New Year affected you?

“I have a gravel pit and we salt and sand — we did six loads today, so it was a good day.”

“I’m really enjoying it — I’ve been cross-country skiing a ton, and it’s way more fun.”

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“Not really affected, because I haven’t been travelling. I’m from Saskatchewan, where there is wind and you can’t see anything — this is nice snow.” Dennis Gillies Invermere

COLUMNIST

From normal blues to debilitating depression

or youth feels overwhelmed by their fears. One or two such symptoms usually aren’t C Y enough to make a diagnosis, but a pattern of sadness or loss of interests or pleasure combined with three or four such sympe all feel sad from time to time. It is toms extending over two weeks or longer is a normal and appropriate response more suggestive of clinical depression. to disappointment and loss. But how do you For parents, some of these symptoms can tell whether your child or teen is experiencseem at times like normal teenage angst, R. AVID ing normal sadness or suffering from clinilack of motivation or even misbehaviour. cal (or major) depression that may need In fact, up until about two decades ago, it expert help? was thought that depression was primarily Telling the difference can be difficult as an adult disorder that rarely affected chilthe symptoms of depression can be different in children dren or teens. Any symptoms displayed were put down and teens from adults. In young children, it may express to “a phase”, moodiness, over-dramatization, or self-indulitself by being excessively clingy, frequently crying, ex- gence.“Snap out of it!” many a parent would bark, thinkpressing fear that they or others will die, losing interest in ing erroneously that cajoling or scolding might help. toys or friends, losing interest in school or refusing to go, Now we know much better. Depression is a serious frequent headaches, stomachaches or feeling sick. mental health issue that affects about two per cent In older children and teens, along with many of those of B.C. children and adolescents every year. It is more symptoms, can come others like withdrawal and social common in girls, but it may be that depressed boys and isolation. Other symptoms can be a lack of energy, ex- teenage males display other behaviours like aggression, treme boredom, inability to concentrate or commu- substance use, and delinquency, which can mask the denicate, loss of friends, or lack of desire to see friends. pression. Changes in patterns of eating and sleeping (either too The risk of experiencing an episode of depression rises much or too little) are common signs, as is being unable with age and with family history. While sometimes deto get out of bed or off the couch. If your teen has previ- pression comes seemingly out of the blue, it can also be ously been involved in sports and hobbies, depression triggered in susceptible youth (with a genetic predisposimay show up as an inability to enjoy or partake in activi- tion or with low self-esteem, perfectionist tendencies, for ties that used to bring pleasure. Also common are feel- example) by trauma, anxiety, guilt or regret, or the death ings of excessive regret, guilt and remorse, and increased of a loved one or other significant loss. irritability, aggression and hostility, as well as extreme On its own, depression is bad enough, but the accomsensitivity to rejection, criticism or failure. Sometimes un- panying hopelessness and despair, with the inability to treated anxiety can turn into depression when the child see a brighter future, can also lead to suicide, which is the Editor’s note:This is the third of ten columns written and contributed by Dr. David Smith, Okanagan Psychiatric services for Interior Health.

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second leading cause of death among 15 to 24 year olds. Fortunately, depression is highly treatable and youth are more likely to respond well to treatment if they receive it early. Treatment can consist of psychotherapy to teach youths how to address thoughts and behaviours that can lead to depression. Also, anti-depressant medication can be very effective at reversing depression and keeping relapses at bay. If your child seems to be showing symptoms of depression, talk to your family doctor, a mental health professional or the mental health clinicians through the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD). Call Service BC at 1-800-663-7867 to find the MCFD office nearest to you. Their experts will screen for depression and help your child access the most appropriate treatment if needed. We do know that healthy diets, regular exercise, good sleep, and the ability to talk about problems with people who care are all protective against depression or relapses. Information and support are available through a number of websites, such as: ok2bblue.com, dwdonline. ca, heretohelp.ca, mindyourmind.ca, keltyresources.ca, mindcheck.ca, and openmind.ca. For youth with suicidal thoughts, please call the B.C. Youth Crisis Line at 1-800-SUICIDE, visit youthinbc.ca to chat with a counsellor in real time, or go to the Emergency Department of your nearest hospital. Dr. David Smith is an adolescent and adult psychiatrist and the medical director of the Okanagan Psychiatric services for Interior Health. This series of columns on common child and youth mental health issues is a project of the Child and Youth Mental Health and Substances Use Collaborative. The Collaborative is jointly funded by Doctors of BC and the Government of B.C.

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OPINION

2015: The year of climate adaptation

than in healthy green stands, up to 66 metres per minute. The report calls for fuel management beyond community boundaries to stop “mega-fires” by creating landscape-level fuel breaks, with targeted hart’s time to look beyond the vesting, prescribed burning and new silviculture protests and political battles practices. around climate change that domiIt notes that bark beetle infestations and bigger, nated 2014, and look at the year hotter fires are being seen across North America, OM and the decade ahead. with costs rising along with urban development. For From the California drought to example, the 2011 Slave Lake fire in northern Albershifting forest patterns across B.C., ta generated the second largest insurance charge in there is evidence that our climate is changing more rap- Canadian history. idly. Public debate consists mainly of squabbling about The costs of preparing are huge. The costs of not prethe significance of human-caused greenhouse gas emis- paring could be catastrophic. sions, rather than what can be done to prepare. Also in 2014, the B.C. government appointed an advisoA draft discussion paper from the B.C. forests ministry ry committee to prepare for the renewal of the Columbia on wildfire control was released in December after an ac- River Treaty with the United States. cess to information request.“Climate Change Adaptation While this 1964 treaty has no end date, its flood control and Action Plan For Wildfire Management, 2014-2024” de- mandate expires in 2024. I spoke with Deborah Harford scribes the progress made in the province’s community and Jon O’Riordan, members of the Simon Fraser Uniforest fire prevention plan, and its goal to create “wildfire versity Adaptation to Climate Change Team (ACT), who, resilient ecosystems and wildfire adapted communities” along with ACT senior policy author Robert Sandford, over the next 10 years. have written a provocative book on the treaty. They hope The final discussion paper is to be released early in it will help lead to a renewed agreement that will be a 2015, but the key research is in. It estimates that by 2017 model for a changing world. there will be 788 million cubic metres of dead pine in “If you’re looking ahead 60 years from 2024, there’s a lot B.C. forests. Fires in these areas spread 2.6 times faster of climate change projected in that period, for British Co-

Editor’s note: This is the continuation of the B.C. Views column that appeared in the December 24th issue of The Valley Echo.

B.C.

IEWS

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lumbia and the U.S.,” Harford said.“For the B.C. side, we’re looking at heavy precipitation and potential increase in snowmelt runoff, while in the States, you’re getting the opposite, much less snow. “There will probably be no snowpack left down there, and they’re looking at the prospect of quite drastically lower flows in the summer.” The treaty, sparked by devastating floods in 1948, led to construction of three dams on the B.C. side and one at Libby, Washington that backed up Kookanusa Lake into B.C. Between that reservoir and the Arrow Lakes, 110,000 hectares of B.C. land was flooded, including orchards, dairy farms and the homes of 2,000 people. Those dams hold back spring flood water and provide for irrigation that has allowed Washington to expand its agriculture to a $5 billion-a-year industry. The treaty shares the value of hydroelectric power generated by the many downstream U.S. dams such as the Grand Coulee, but it pays B.C. nothing for agricultural benefits that were achieved at the cost of B.C. farms and aboriginal territories. O’Riordan notes that climate shifts create a strategic benefit for B.C. The U.S. has no more dam capacity to exploit, and needs us more than ever, for flood protection and water supply. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc. Email: tfletcher@ blackpress.ca.

Rallying the Rotary Club spirit A

s we begin the 2015 calendar year full of resolve, we hope that our Activities that tell us about our support of those who represent the most The Rotary EPORT resolutions will bear fruit.What is life but a future filled with promise? in need. Sometimes that need is financial. Sometimes that need is caring As a Rotarian, our year begins not on January 1st, but September 1st. and love. Sometimes that need is just moral support. It means that we members of Rotary have already had four months of In the end, however, the community comes together to provide whatever time to strengthen our resolve. is needed. Then when January rolls around, we can look back and try harder to live Service Above Self is more evident in small up to our resolutions. Remember our motto? Service Above Self! communities than in the large city because we Sometimes, as we go about our daily lives, it is easy to get caught up in are more intimate with our fellow citizens. In a the hustle and bustle of living, but we try to remember those in need. way, we are all Rotarians. OTARY LUB Radium Hot Springs Truth. Fairness. Both concepts are easily understood guides to the things How about you? that Rotary does. Are you a Rotarian? Maybe you are at heart. Open 8 am − 10 pm 778•527•5022 A third Rotary guide is perhaps not as easily done.That concept is BuildWhy not join Rotary, wear the pin, and use the *Winter Special* ing. Can we build goodwill? Can we develop better friendships with those we help? Do organization to do even more good? 2 medium pizzas for we make a change in our immediate community, our country, or our world? Rotary would welcome your support as would those we $21 or Or are the changes we make no different than just changing our socks? serve on a regular basis.! 1 large pizza for We are very fortunate to live here. This week’s column was written by Rotary Club of Invermere $14.99 When looking at the community we live in, there is a long list of activities that take member John Tames. Learn more about the club by visiting place throughout the year. Activities that talk to us about our ability to care. clubrunner.ca/invermere.

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Canadian government supports jobs for students T

he government of Canada strongly supports jobs for students residing in Kootenay Columbia For many employers, it’s already time to start thinking about recruiting students this summer. Through the Government of Canada’s Summer Jobs Program, small businesses, and public sector and not-for-profit organizations, have our support in creating jobs for secondary and post-secondary

students. It’s a win-win for MP EPORT E By hiring stuboth students and dents, employers their employers. benefit from the The employer fresh perspective application period and new ideas they for Canada Sumbring to the workmer Jobs 2015 is place. now open. AppliYoung Canadians cations are availAVID will gain valuable, able at servicecanon-the-job experiada.gc.ca/csj and ence. must be submitted Investing in students benefits by Friday, January 30th. our entire community, econoSince 2006, the Government of my and society as a whole. Canada has helped over six mil-

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lion young Canadians receive more experience, training, and skills needed for better jobs. I strongly encourage employers to apply for funding and give students the opportunity to develop the necessary skills and gain the work experience they need to be successful, now and in the future. David Wilks is the Member of Parliament for Kootenay-Columbia. For more information, call 613-995-7246 or email david. wilks@parl.gc.ca.

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(From top to bottom): Kinsmen Beach in Invermere came alive with the inaugural Whiteway Winter Festival, which was also the official start to the Columbia Valley’s new Winter in Motion festival that will span the months of January and February. The event on Saturday ran from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and offered tons of things to do; The Windermere Fire Department’s rescue hovercraft was on hand for viewing and drew many interested crowds; Free fat bike demos were offered by Columbia Cycle and Ski; Shilo and Ben Cameron performed a heartwarming accoustic rendition of their song “Take Me There” which is featured on the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce (CVCC)’s official Whiteway promo video (see The Whiteway - Take Me There on YouTube); Darren Tamelin (Nordic ski club director), Brad Kitching (Whiteway operator), Justin Atterbury (Invermere councillor), Wendy Booth (RDEK Area F Director), Amanda Robinson (CVCC Chair), Penny Powers (Nordic ski club director) and Gerry Taft (Invermere mayor) cut the ribbon and formally opened the Whiteway as the Guinness World Records’ longest ice skating trail; children enjoyed free cross country ski lessons; Whiteway Winter Festival organizer Duncan Whittick; the Whiteway excitement was shared by all ages. Photos by Nicole Trigg

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Dynamiters blast Rockies over weekend Dan Walton dan@invermerevalleyecho.com

The Columbia Valley Rockies were shut down twice last weekend by the Kimberley Dynamiters. At the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena in Invermere on Friday, January 2nd, the Rockies were crushed with a final score of 8-1. The Rockies posed a much bigger threat the following night in Kimberley, but saw their efforts outdone in the final period. On Friday, Kimberley stole the first period with three unanswered goals. During the second period, Rockies’ Bray-

KIJHL Standings

EddIE MountaIn dIvISIon TEAM GP W Fernie Ghostriders 37 28 Kimberley Dynamiters 38 20 Golden Rockets 39 19 Creston Valley T. Cats 36 18 Col. Valley Rockies 37 6

L 6 14 15 13 25

T OTL PTS 1 2 59 1 3 44 0 5 43 1 4 41 0 6 18

STRK W2 W2 L2 W1 L3

nEIL MurdocH dIvISIon TEAM GP W Beav. Valley Nitehawks 38 24 Nelson Leafs 38 21 Castlegar Rebels 39 21 Spokane Braves 39 19 G. Forks Border Bruins 38 7

L 9 10 14 16 27

T OTL PTS 1 4 53 2 1 48 1 3 46 0 4 42 1 3 18

STRK W2 L2 L1 L1 L18

doug BIrKS dIvISIon TEAM GP Kamloops Storm 38 100 Mile H. Wranglers 37 Sicamous Eagles 38 Chase Heat 38 Revelstoke Grizzlies 36

W 24 19 20 17 14

L 11 14 16 14 16

T OTL PTS 0 2 46 0 4 42 1 1 42 2 5 41 2 4 34

STRK L1 W2 L1 W6 W1

oKanagan dIvISIon TEAM GP Osoyoos Coyotes 39 Summerland Steam 37 Princeton Posse 36 Kelowna Chiefs 37 N. Okanagan Knights 38

W 32 22 17 15 5

L 6 13 15 19 29

T OTL PTS 0 1 65 0 2 46 2 2 38 2 1 33 1 3 14

STRK W6 L5 W3 W1 L5

Scoring Leaders Player 1. Doan Smith 2. Bryan Lubin 3. Rainer Glimpel 4. Aaron Azevedo 5. Cody Hodges 6. Troy Maclise 7. Jason Richter 8. Ian Desrosier 9. Cole Mckechney 10. Felix Larouche

Team FER CGR OSO OSO CHA OSO KIM GOL GOL KAM

GP 38 34 39 30 36 37 38 37 36 33

G 29 26 19 17 23 21 28 24 13 16

A 22 25 28 30 23 25 17 21 32 28

Goaltending Leaders (min. five games played) Player Team GAA W L T 1. Bailey Stephens PRI 1.87 5 2 0 2. Brett Soles OSO 2.13 16 2 1 3. Jeff Orser FER 2.43 18 5 1 4. Lawrence Langan OSO 2.47 21 5 1 5. Tyson Brouwer KIM 2.58 18 9 1 6. Adam Maida NEL 2.60 9 8 1 7. Olivier Charest SIC 2.61 11 5 1 8. Brett Huber SUM 2.63 14 9 0 9. Bailey De Palma KAM 2.72 9 5 0 10. Trevor Dilauro SPO 2.73 11 8 0

PTS 51 51 47 47 46 46 45 45 45 44 SO 0 3 1 4 1 2 1 2 2 2

WHL Standings Above: Rockies and Dynamiters players race toward the puck at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena on Friday, January 2nd. The Dynamiters won the game with a final score of 8-1. Below: Rockies Nick Evdokimoff shows aggression towards members of the Kimberley Dynamiters during the game cEntraL dIvISIon Photos by Dan Walton TEAM GP W L OTL SL PTS STRK Medicine Hatgave Tigershis team 38 27 9 lone 1 goal, 1 56whileW3 don Barker their the Dynamiters increased their lead by another three. Red Deer Rebels 40 21 14 in 3 the2third 47 to top W1 the score 8-1. Kimberley scored twice more Calgary Hitmen 39 21 15 1 2 45 W1 RockiesIce were outshot Kootenay 40 45-17. 21 18 Their 0 1assists 43 went L1 to Dario Piva and Nick Evdokimoff. For Kimberley, Edmonton Oil Kings 40 19 16 3 2 43 there were six players with two-point nights. W3 Lethbridge Hurricanes 38 9 January 23 3 3 24 On the night of Saturday 4th night OTL1 in Kimberley, the Rockies began by making their opponents look like duds, with Harrison Davies giving Columbia Valley the first goal of the game less than EaSt dIvISIon TEAM GP W L OTL SL PTS STRK five minutes in. Brandon Wheat through Kings 38the29opening 7 3 period, 1 62 Kimberley W5 But midway scored once on the power play, and again shortRegina Pats 39 24 12 2 1 51 OTL1 handed, to earn a 2-140 lead. answered back with a second goal by Davies. Swift Current Broncos 19Not 17 long 0 after, 4 42the Rockies L2 Moose Jawtie Warriors 40 16until 20 3midway 1 36 W1 the second period, when Barker scored his second in The 2-2 wasn’t broken through Prince Albertto Raiders 16 23ahead 1 0 33 again. L5 two nights put the40 Rockies once Saskatoon Blades 40 9 28 2 1 21 L3 But their 3- 2 lead couldn’t last through the third period. Early on, Kimberley tied the game while B.c. dIvISIon and went on to score four more unanswered goals, claiming victory with a final score of shorthanded, TEAM GPtheW L OTL outshot SL PTS their STRK 7-3. Despite the score, Rockies opponents 40-22. Assists on the Rockies’ goals went to Kelowna Rockets 40 31 6 3 0 65 W2 Barker, Davies, and Malcolm Fenelon (two). Dynamiter Braden Saretsky scored four goals and an assist Victoria Royals 41 20 18 2 1 43 W3 Vancouver Giants 39 18 19 1 1 38 OTL1 during the two games. Prince George Cougars 19 supposed 21 0 0to38 The Kelowna Chiefs40were play aL2 reschedKamloops Blazers 42 14 23 3 2 33 W1 uled game at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena on u.S. dIvISIon Monday, January 5th, but again had to postpone due to TEAM GP W L OTL SL PTS STRK poor place in Everettweather Silvertips conditions. 38 23The 11 game 3 1will 50 takeW2 Invermere before Sunday, Spokane Chiefs 38 21February 14 3 15th. 0 45 L2 Portland Winterhawks 41 21 17 3 45to Creston W2 ValThis weekend, the Rockies are 0heading Seattle Thunderbirds 39 19 16 2 2 42 L1 ley to take on the Thunder Cats on Friday, January 9th, Your Columbia Valley Rockies Junior B hockey Tri-City Americans 38 18 18 0 2 38 L1 team would like to extend a heartfelt ‘THANK before coming home to battle the Princeton Posse on YOU’ to our faithful fans and as well to our Scoring Leaders Saturday, January 10th. amazing volunteers of past and present. WithPlayer Team GP G A PTS be at home again on 1.They’ll Trevor Cox MHT 38 Tuesday, 14 51January 65 13th, out your dedication to the team, we would not when division-leading Fernie13 Ghostriders 2. Nick the Merkley KEL 40 48 61 are in be able to continue bringing the entertainment 3. Cole Sanford MHT 38 31 29 60 town. All games begin at 7:30 p.m. and events to the community we all live in. 4. Rourke Chartier KEL 34 35 21 56 Asa ‘ThankYou’ from your Rockies,we would liketo 5. Cole Ully KAM 39 18 35 53 invite past and present Rockies volunteers to an 6. Jack Rodewald MJW 39 19 32 51 7. Austin Carroll VIC 39 26 23 49 evening of appreciation for all you have done and 8. Tim McGauley BWK 40 25 24 49 presently do. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, 9. Jaedon Descheneau KTN 38 21 28 49 January 13, 2015. Come cheer on your 10. Nikita Scherbak EVE 32 18 30 48 Rockies as our guests and after the game, Goaltending Leaders (min. 780 min played) you are invited to join us in the upPlayer Team GAA W L OT/S SO per mezzanine for an appreciation get 1. Taran Kozun SEA 2.23 17 11 4 0 together. We look forward to 2. Jackson Whistle KEL 2.40 24 5 3 4 3. Adin Hill POR 2.44 10 5 0 2 seeing you all there! 4. Marek Langhamer MHT 2.46 19 7 2 0 5. Eric Comrie TCA 2.50 14 10 0 1 Your Columbia Rockies 6. Tristan Jarry EDM 2.66 13 14 4 2 Junior B hockey team. 7. Austin Lotz EVE 2.69 16 8 2 2 8. Garret Hughson SPO 2.76 14 10 3 0 9. Daniel Wapple REG 2.79 21 8 3 0 10. Jordan Papirny BWK 2.82 24 6 3 3 SUPPORT ROCKIES HOCKEY!

THANK YOU

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LOCAL NEWS

Tenure ends for valley-based Interior Health director SUBMITTED Interior Health December 31st marked more than the year’s end for two members of Interior Health’s Board of Directors, as Director David Goldsmith and Chair Norman Embree complete their tenures. “Norm and David have been unwavering in their dedication to health care in the Southern Interior,” said Health Minister Terry Lake. “With their focus on quality, improved communication, and engagement, their guidance and governance has been a great asset to Interior Health.” During their terms the Board maintained an emphasis on quality improvement, hired Interior Health’s current President and CEO Dr. Robert Halpenny, and

continued to build relationships with First Nations throughout the region, among other developments. Goldsmith, who lives in the Columbia Valley, has served on the Board of Directors since 2008.“I want to thank my Board colleagues and everyone at Interior Health for supporting me in my position over the past six years,” said Director Goldsmith. “I have been constantly impressed with the level of dedication, enthusiasm and professionalism brought to the job every day by our staff. Staff at all levels and our physician teams are exemplary.” Embree, who lives in the Shuswap area, has served on the Board of Directors since 2007 and has been Chair since 2008. “I have truly enjoyed my term on the Board of Directors. Health care is an incredibly complex and

rewarding field that touches everyone, young and old and from all walks of life,” said Chair Embree. “It truly has been a great experience. Looking forward, the Board is well positioned to continue to provide effective guidance and oversight.” Board Director Erwin Malzer of Kelowna stepped into the role of Board Chair effective January 1st. The Interior Health Board of Directors oversees operations, works with management to establish overall strategic direction for the organization, and ensures appropriate community consultation. Board members are appointed by the Minister of Health through Ministerial Order. Interior Health provides a wide range of quality health-care services to more than 742,000 people living across B.C.’s vast interior. For more information, visit www.interiorhealth.ca.

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

2011 — A young skater decked out in a stylish snowsuit gets a helping hand while enjoying the ice on Lake Windermere ECHO FILE PHOTO

years ago (1960): A New Year’s Eve accident proved a narrow escape for Edward Wonnacott of the Crossroads Service Station near Athalmer. Mr. Wonnacott was returning home from Invermere about midnight when the light delivery truck he was driving left the road at the top of the west-side Athalmer Hill and sailed from the hilltop to land right side up on the CPR right-of-way below.

years ago (1965): Excellent results were obtained by local boys who were candidates in an examination held following the Junior Firearms Safety training. The training was sponsored by the Windermere District Rod and Gun Club. All candidates scored over 80 per cent.

years ago (1970): Radium Hot Springs Aquacourt underwent further improvement for the 1969 season to provide accommodation for more bathers in the dressing rooms. Plans were set to double

the accomodation size.

years ago (1975): Valley residents were stunned Friday to hear of the sudden death of Richard Walter (Rick) Elliott, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Elliott of Windermere. He would have been 17 this month.

years ago (1985): The Canal Flats Hall committee received a lottery cheque in the amout of $20,000.00 from the office of the Provincial Secretary James Chabot. A cheque in the amount of $28,462,00 was also sent to Windermere to assist in the construction of important additions to both buildings

years ago (1995): An outbreak of A-strain, or “Beijing” influenza had local health authorities warning high-risk groups in the Columbia Valley to get flu shots. Irene Hall, a public health nurse with the Eeast Kootenay Health Unit, ordered more vaccine in from Cranbrook as a precautionary mea-

sure after Washington, Idaho, Alberta and Saskatchewan all reported experiencing increasing amounts of flu.

years ago (2000): Provinical Court Judge Don Sperry wasn’t convinced with the evidence presented that a 17-year-old Invermere youth, who’s now 18, was driving while impaired. He did, however, find merit in the facts presented that the youth failed to provide a breathe sample. The youth failed to provide the samples after being taken into custody by local RCMP .

years ago (2005): The final project report review process by the Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) had begun on the proposed Jumbo Glacier Report Project. A final decision from the EAO on the project was expected mid-September, 10 years after the project was submitted. The Jumbo Creek Conservation Society (JCCS) battled the proposal for the duration.

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13TH : TUESDAY

• 1:30 - 3 p.m.: Every Tuesday play Crib at Columbia Garden Village in the coffee room. • 1:30 p.m.: Carpet Bowling at Canal Flats Seniors Hall every Tuesday. • 5:30 p.m.: SYC. Join us for Student Advisory Committee meeting. January 7th - 14th • 7 p.m.: Cinefest at Pynelogs featuring the ﬁlm The Lunchbox. 7TH : WEDNESDAY For more information visit • 11:45 a.m.: The Rotary Club of columbiavalleyarts.com or call 250Invermere meets every Wednesday 342-4423. at the Curling Rink. • 1 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge at 14TH : WEDNESDAY Invermere Senior’s Hall, every • 11:45 a.m.: The Rotary Club of Wednesday and Friday $2. Everyone Invermere meets every Wednesday welcome. at the Curling Rink. • 5:30 p.m.: Summit Youth Centre • 1 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge at (SYC) Join us for free food and Invermere Senior’s Hall, every cooking workshop. Wednesday and Friday $2. Everyone • 7 p.m.: Card night at Canal Flats welcome. Seniors Hall every Wednesday. • 7 p.m.: Card night at Canal Flats

COMING SOON... JANUARY 22ND : THURSDAY

• 4 - 6 p.m.: SYC. Join us for Graphic Design Training program.

JANUARY 23RD : FRIDAY

• 2 - 4 p.m.: SYC. Join us for Snowshoeing. • 4 - 6 p.m.: Snowﬂake Festival and Taste of the Valley at Kinsmen Beach, kick off to bonspiel on the lake. • 4 - 6 p.m.: Curling Bonspiel on the lake at Kinsmen Beach Invermere. Email invermerecurlingclub@shaw. ca

JANUARY 31ST : SATURDAY

• Kinsmen Ice ﬁshing Derby. • 7 p.m.: SYC. Join us for Man Hunt with hot chocolate after.

JANUARY 24TH : SATURDAY

• 8 p.m.: SYC. Join us for movie night and popcorn.

JANUARY 26TH : MONDAY

Seniors Hall every Wednesday. • 5 p.m.: SYC. Join us for Dance • 7:30 p.m.: SYC. Join us for Parent Dance Revolution. • 10:30 a.m: Thursday Preschool Advisory Board meeting. Story Time Kick-off at the Invermere JANUARY 27TH : TUESDAY TH ST Public Library. Join us for stories, JANUARY 15 - 21 • 4 - 8 p.m.: SYC. Join us for Netflix, songs, and crafts. Wifi and Rockband. • 12 - 1 p.m.: Ask a Librarian / Drop-in TH : THURSDAY tech support at the Invermere Public 15 JANUARY 28TH : WEDNESDAY Library. Every Thursday. For more • 12 - 1 p.m.: Ask a Librarian / Drop-in tech support at the Invermere Public • 6 p.m.: Summit Youth Centre. Join info, go to invermere.bclibrary.ca • 1:15 p.m.: Crib night at Canal Flats Library. Every Thursday. For more us for free food, cooking workshop and January Birthday cake. info, go to invermere.bclibrary.ca Seniors Hall every Thursday • 1:15 p.m.: Crib night at Canal Flats • 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.: Y.A.C. - The great JANUARY 29TH : THURSDAY book domino challenge for Gr. Seniors Hall every Thursday. 5-7. Contact the Invermere Public • 4 - 6 p.m.: SYC. Join us for Graphic • 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.: Drop-in LEGO Design Training program. Club. Afterschool free play at the Library 250-342-6416 to register. • 4 - 6 p.m.: SYC. Join us for Graphic • 7 p.m.: Texas Hold ‘em Tournament Invermere Public Library. Under 8 every Thursday at Invermere Legion. must be accompanied by an adult. Design Training program. • 4 - 6 p.m.: Summit Youth Centre. • 7 p.m.: Texas Hold ‘em Tournament Join us for Graphic Design Training every Thursday at Invermere Legion. 16TH : FRIDAY • 2 - 4 p.m.: SYC. Join us for swimming program. at Radium Hot Springs. 9TH : FRIDAY • 1 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge at • 5 - 8 p.m.: Climbing wall open at J.A. JANUARY 30TH : FRIDAY Invermere Senior’s Hall, every Laird School every Friday, Saturday • 12 p.m.: Soup lunch at the Wednesday and Friday $2. Everyone and Sunday. Birthday parties by Edgewater Legion. $6. Soup, bun, appt. 250-688-5228. dessert and more. Last Friday of welcome. each month. • 2 - 4 p.m.: SYC. Join us for TH : SATURDAY 17 • 2 - 4 p.m.: SYC. Join us for swimming Snowshoeing. • 5 - 8 p.m.: Climbing wall open at J.A. • 7 p.m.: SYC. Join us for Foosball at Radium Hot Springs. • CV Rockies pond hockey Laird School every Friday, Saturday Tournament. championship Jan 30th - Feb 1st. and Sunday. Birthday parties by Come and join us for a great fun appt. 250-688-5228. 19TH : MONDAY • 7 p.m.: Steamboat Mountain Music • 5:30 p.m.: SYC. Join us for free filled weekend of Pond and Rockies Hockey at Kinsmen Beach on Society annual general meeting at food and cooking workshop. Windermere Lake - All participants the Edgewater Legion. will be invited to a reception at 20TH : TUESDAY TH : SATURDAY the Eddie Mountain Arena on the 10 • 6 p.m.: SYC. Join us for Karaoke evening of Saturday January 31st, • 7 p.m.: SYC. Join us for Pool night. and be given comp tickets for the Tournament. Rockies home game vs Kimberley ST : WEDNESDAY 21 Dynamiters that night. For more 12TH : MONDAY • 7 p.m.: SYC. Join us for Pool information or to register call 250• 5 p.m.: SYC. Join us for Pinterest Tournament. 342-7614 or email gkelly2@telus.net DIY’s.

8TH : THURSDAY

• Invermere Ladies Sweater Themed Bonspiel.Wear your coziest/ugliest/ best sweater for this fun packed weekend of curling!

HOURS INVERMERE LIBRARY

• Tuesday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Wednesdays: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

RADIUM LIBRARY

• Tuesday: 6 - 8 p.m. • Wednesday - Thursday: 1 - 4 p.m. • Saturday: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Lego club • Tuesdays 6 p.m. -7:30 p.m

WINDERMERE VALLEY MUSEUM • Tuesday : 12 a.m. - 4 p.m.

INVERMERE THRIFT STORE

• Thursday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. • Friday and Saturday: 1 - 4 p.m.

RADIUM THRIFT STORE

• Thursday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Friday and Saturday: 12 - 4 p.m.

SUMMIT YOUTH CENTRE

• Tuesday: 5 - 9 p.m. • Wednesday: 4 - 9 p.m. • Thursday: 5 - 9 p.m. • Friday and Saturday: 6 - 11 p.m.

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CLUES ACROSS 1. Humbug 4. Meaningless talk 10. Conceit 11. Not studied 12. Megabyte 14. When born (abbr.) 15. Placed on a golf ball stand 16. Melekeok is the capital 18. Mischievous 21. Mason’s mortars 23. Spain’s former monetary unit 25. Small fries 27. Article 28. Capital of Yemen 29. Type of Theater companies 31. Plastic, paper or shopping 32. Electronic countermeasures 35. Language along the lower Yenisei River 37. Institute legal proceedings against 38. Beam 39. Old World buffalo 40. Latch onto 42. Physical therapy 43. Conditions of balance 48. Half pro 50. Resounded 52. Sales event 53. Separates seating areas 54. N.M. Pueblo people 55. Bridge building degree 56. Fullback 57. Peyote 59. Afflict 60. Rests on one’s knees 61. Having negative qualities

30. Livestock enclosure 32. Work units 33. Hebrew name meaning dog 34. A tumor composed of muscle tissue 36. Satisfy to excess 41. Third mast 42. A horse’s strut 44. Tree producing gum (Arabic) 45. Armour carried on the arm 46. Winged goddess of the dawn 47. Ego 49. Hesitancy 51. Young woman of society 55. Founder of Babism 57. Mark (abbr.) 58. Jeans maker’s initials

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Saturday January 10 Answers to October 8th:

CLUES DOWN 1. Besmear 2. Genus dasyprocta 3. A male ferret 4. Unit of volume (abbr.) 5. Italian hors d’oeuvres 6. N.W. German city & port 7. Signal sounds 8. Adult females 9. -__, denotes past 12. Gas usage measurement 13. Fishhook point 17. Mauna __, Hawaiian volcano 19. In a way, thrusts 20. Grimm brothers birthplace 22. Withered; dry 24. Genus salvia 26. About senator

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Don’t be afraid to embrace your lighthearted side this week, Aries. Laughter is the best medicine, and those around you will enjoy your sense of humor.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 You may be noticing all of the good vibes surrounding you this week, Leo. Expect some positive changes in the days ahead. It may just be a new romantic relationship or friendship.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, resist the urge to take yourself too seriously. Instead, lighten up and embrace the “class clown” role for a little while. This departure from the norm is a breath of fresh air.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, embrace your desire to be close to friends this week. Spend as much time as you can with your friends, especially those you have not seen in awhile.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, a work opportunity could spring up this week if you are willing to expand your horizons. It may be a bit outside of your comfort zone, but you can handle it.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, your mind is running a mile a minute this week, but do your best to maintain your focus. This breakneck pace will only last for a little while.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 A great week with regard to matters of the heart is on the horizon, Gemini. If you have been in a relationship for some time, now is a great time to talk about the future of that relationship.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you are in a relatively optimistic frame of mind this week as you try to see the bright side of things. You may find that many new opportunities are headed your way.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Jump into a situation without restraint, Aquarius. You may find it’s refreshing to let go for a change and not worry about the potential outcomes.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 You harbor desire to spend some time alone this week, Cancer. You are a social person, but even you need some moments to retreat into your own mind for a while.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Don’t spend too much time lost in your own fantasies, Scorpio. You need to maintain your focus on the tasks at hand, both at home and at work.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 You may receive happy news relating to your partner’s finances this week, Pisces. It could be a salary increase or a good bonus. It’s time to celebrate

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Campbell, Claude Andrew

Claude has left us for his last great adventure - “Up, Up, Into the Wide Blue Yonder.” Born in Leduc, Alberta, Claude and his twin brother Kenneth helped on the family farm until his schooling was completed. He attended the University of Alberta where he earned Arts and Law Degrees, graduating in 1942. He then joined the Royal Canadian Air Force, became a pilot and was stationed in Britain from 1944 to 1945 where he visited Scotland, London and Oxford several times. In 1946 Claude married Jean Fowler (died 1978) and later that year they moved to Peace River where they raised three children. Claude established a General Law practice which he continued over the next thirty-two years. For a time he served as a Magistrate and a Town Councillor. He was a founding member of the Sagitawa Friendship Centre. Claude was also a long time member of the Peace River Flying Club, the Rotary Club and Peace Players. His hobbies included gardening, fishing, sailing and skiing. In the early 1970’s he returned to his farm roots, breeding and training harness horses for over 28 years until he was 76 years old, a joy he shared with his son Rod. Claude married Shirley Douglas (nee Chegwidden) in 1983 and they lived in Peace River, Alberta and Duncan, Penticton and Invermere, B.C. He enjoyed various roles in amateur theatre work and also was a great supporter of Rotary International, The World Federalists, the United Nations and the Suzuki Foundation. Spanning six decades Claude was an avid traveler in Canada, Britain, USA, Europe, Mediterranean, Cook Islands, New Zealand, Australia, Mexico and the Caribbean. Claude was predeceased by his brothers Douglas (2006) and Kenneth (2002) and his sister-in-law, Margaret (2003). This vigorous, intelligent, philosophical and adventurous man will be missed by his widow Shirley, his sister-in-law Marjorie, his children Roderick (Diane), Sheena Cunningham (Allan) and Heather; his step sons Ross Douglas (Susan), Roger Scott-Douglas (Deborah), Nairne Scott-Douglas (Anita) and Alasdair Douglas (Nancy Celetti); his grandsons Blair Cunningham (Lauren Semchuk) and Scott Cunningham (Yvonne Raymond) as well as his step-grandchildren Hugh (Lara), Graeham, Gregor (Rosa Kassen), Kathryn (Emmett Campbell), Jacqueline, Stefanie, Hannah, Kristen and Meghan. Claude cared deeply for all his family and we all loved him. Cremation will take place in Calgary. A family celebration of Claude’s life will take place at a later date. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In living memory of Claude Campbell, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Park Memorial, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W. Calgary, AB, T2S 2L5, Telephone: 1- 800 - 661-1599.

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CHURCH SERVICES DIRECTORY ROMAN CATHOLIC RADIUM CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF JESUS LAKE WINDERMERE VALLEY CHRISTIAN ST. PETERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WINDERMERE CHURCH FELLOWSHIP CHRIST OF LATTERď&#x161;ş ALLIANCE CHURCH LUTHERAN MISSION VALLEY SHARED ASSEMBLY DAY SAINTS OF INVERMERE MINISTRY 250-342-6167 #4 - 7553 Main Street W, 326 - 10th Ave., Invermere Hwy. 93/95, 1 km north ANGLICAN-UNITED Pastor: Father Gabriel Radium 5014 Fairway, 100 - 7th Ave., Invermere 250-342-9535 of Windermere 250-342-6633 Fairmont Hot Springs 250-426-7564 Pastor: Trevor Hagan 250-342-9511 100-7th Ave., Invermere Confession: 1/2 hr. before Mass 250-347-6334 250-341-5792 Pastor: Murray Wittke 250-342-6644 Pastor: Rev. Fraser Coltman lakewindermerealliance.org Canadian Martyrs Church valleychristianonline.com Pastor Rev. David Morton Reverend Laura Hermakin President: Adam Pasowisty CELEBRATION 712 - 12 Ave, Invermere Worship Service wvsm.ca Columbia Valley Branch SUNDAY Saturdays, 5 p.m. Sundays, 10 a.m. Sunday Service Worship Services Every Sunday Bacon, January 4th Sundays, 9 a.m. Sundays Worship Services 10 a.m. Worship & Word Bible Studies 10:30 a.m. Friends & Faith, 9:30 a.m 1:30 p.m. Sundays Kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church Provided St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Worship and Life Worship, 10:30 a.m. Christ Church Trinity, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Hwy. 93-95, Radium Hot Instruction Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Church Invermere Christ Church Trinity, Sharing Truth Springs â&#x20AC;&#x153;Crist-Centeredâ&#x20AC;? Edgewater Hall Showing Love Invermere Sundays, 11 a.m. Pastor Trevor ministering. Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. Following the Spirit 1st and 3rd Sunday, 9 a.m. K.I.D.S Church for St. Anthonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mission children age 3 to Grade 1; All Saintâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Edgewater. Loving God, Corner of Luck and Dunn, and grades 2-7, during the Loving People Canal Flats morning service. Saturdays, 4:30 p.m.

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