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The Lake Windermere District Rod and Gun Club’s annual Wild Game Banquet on Saturday, February 20th at the Invermere Community Hall was a savoury affair for local hunters and wild game connoisseurs who sampled a wide array of unique dishes, from a deluxe appy table to cougar meatballs. PHOTO BY BREANNE MASSEY

Multi-use centre grant still in limbo STEVE HUBRECHT steve@invermerevalleyecho.com A recently released list of municipal projects in B.C. approved for grants under the Strategic Priorities Fund did not include the planned new multi-use centre in Invermere, for which the District of Invermere had applied for a $2 million grant from the fund. Invermere mayor Gerry Taft was quick to caution, however, that the project’s absence from this initial list does not necessarily mean it has been rejected. “It may appear that way (that the multi-use centre grant application was turned down), but we are currently exchanging some more information with (those in charge of approving the grant application) and we are still

cautiously optimistic. At this point, we multi-use centre from the Strategic don’t have anything more we can say,” Priorities Fund, but later reduced that he said. request to $2 million. The federal government supplies “We felt that by lowering the amount $253 million to B.C. communities we were asking for, and by already through the federal Gas Tax Fund, and having some funding in place, we then that money is distributed through would increase our chances of having three different funds to various in- the grant approved,” said Taft. “I think frastructure and we’ll have a better We are still cautiously idea (on whether capacity building projects through optimistic... I think we’ll or not the multithe Union of Brituse grant will be have a better idea by April. ish Columbia approved) by GERRY TAFT Municipalities April.” MAYOR, DISTRICT OF INVERMERE (UBCM). If this is the case, This year, the Strategic Priorities the timing will work out well as April is Fund drew more than 222 applications when the tendering process for confrom across the province, and so far struction contracts for the multi-use cen57 of them have been approved. tre will wind down, according to Taft. The District of Invermere had initialA different application to the fund by ly applied for a $6 million grant for the the district, however, was among the

57 approved projects, with the Invermere receiving $65,000 for its infrastructure priority replacement plan. “It’s for capacity building around asset management,” said Taft, explaining the grant will help the district manage the life cycles of its various assets, and replace outdated assets in a timely manner. “So it will be used to hire consultants and to dedicate more time to staff training,” said Taft. “It’s not super exciting and it’s not a key priority of council, but it’s still good to have (the $65,000 grant) approved.” The 57 approved projects includes two more in the East Kootenay — $2.8 million for Cranbrook’s Idlewild Park rehabilitation project, and $4.5 million for Kimberley’s Gerry Sorenson Way reconstruction project.

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A FISHING FUN-RAISER... The 2016 Family Fishing Derby held at Horsehoe Lake on February 8th for the seventh year in a row raised nearly $7,900 that will be donated to the Canadian Cancer Society, which will be distributing the funds to local children with cancer and their families to support treatment, travel and other expenses incurred while they battle the disease.

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College of the Rockies unveils new logo STEVE HUBRECHT steve@invermerevalleyecho.com

pays tribute to the Rockies,” he said. “I like the old logo, but I think the new one is even better. It’s quite modern, and with all the employee input and community input that went into it, it really was a collaborative effort.” The swooping lines that form a stylized set of mountains in the new logo have The College of the Rockies has a new look thanks to a rebranding effort — and an aesthetic that reflects the college’s values, according to Clovechok. valley residents will see visible evidence of it at some point in the future. “It has a flowing sense about it, and partly that is inspired by our concept of “I imagine a new sign and everything else will be forthcoming,” said Invermere campus manager Doug Clovechok. “For the last couple of years, we’ve been do- lifelong learning. There’s always movement. No matter how old you are, there’s always something to learn,” he said. “It captures we are adaptive, that we reing a fairly intensive strategic process and this is all part of that.” The college recently unveiled part of its new brand identity — its new logo — spond to community needs and that we are approachable.” College of the Rockies chief executive officer David Walls agrees with Cloveat its 40th anniversary celebration earlier this month. The rebranding — which was led by Calgary-based Strut Creative Inc. — will be rolled out slowly over the chok, saying in a press release that “this is a brave departure from where we were. The continuous flowing shape of our new next few months before being fully implemented logo signifies life-long learning, a continuous in September, just in time for the fall semester. journey, sustainability and opportunity. The new Clovechok was pleased with the level of enlook also pays tribute to our place in the Rockies gagement shown by Invermere residents during without giving the sense that the mountains are consultation sessions the college undertook as the only thing that we’re about.” part of its strategic process. “The rebranding is the largest overhaul of “Our audience (for the consultation session) the image since we moved from East Kootenay in Invermere was the largest of any campus in The College of the Rockies’ new logo is the first step in a rebrandthe college,” he said. “And I think that is reflec- ing process that is intended to completely overhaul its image. Community College to College of the Rockies 20 tive of the interest in the college here in our Image submitted years ago,” said college marketing and communications manager, Heather Jackson. “Unveiling community.” The input generated during that session and others is evidenced in the new our logo is the first exciting step in this rebranding process. We look forward to communicating further changes to our brand identity in the months to come.” logo, Clovechok added. To learn more about local College of the Rockies campus, check out “We listened to people and we heard that the Rocky Mountains are inspirational to our students and to the people that come and live here. So the new logo www.cotr.bc.ca/invermere.

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The provincial government’s budget for the coming fiscal year has been released, and officials and organizations both in the East Kootenay and across the province have wasted no time responding with a cascade of commentary, some of it supportive of the budget and some it trashing it. The local Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce found much encouragement in the new budget (which covers April 2016 to March 2017) for more remote parts of the province, with local chamber president Peter Smith saying: “it is our (Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce’s) assessment that today’s provincial budget is good for rural B.C. and therefore good for the Columbia Valley residents, our local economy and our members. It is the role of the Chamber to help our members leverage some of the initiatives presented in the budget, (and) you can be sure that it will be the agenda for our next board meeting.” Columbia-River Revelstoke MLA Norm Macdonald on the other hand, was quick to denounce it in a press release. “The actual budget documents for 2016-2017 shows that the BC Liberals have little intention of addressing the needs of British Columbians, making life more affordable for families, or behaving responsibly in their management of our resources,” said Macdonald in the release. “For example, the BC Liberals are continuing with their $235 million tax cut to B.C.’s wealthiest two per cent. Instead of addressing the needs of those who can use the help most, we are giving a significant tax break to those who need it least.” “This budget clearly does not address the issues that face the people I represent. For instance, the much needed Trans-Canada Highway upgrade remains essentially unfunded, despite numerous announcements and promises that this was a priority for the government,” continued Macdonald. He’s also disappointed with the budget’s projections for liquid natural gas (LNG) industry, which he said fall far short of the 100,000 jobs the industry was supposed to bring. He contrasted that with job loses in the resource sector, and put specific emphasis on the closure of the mill in Canal Flats, which resulted in the loss of roughly 150 jobs. Macdonald also assailed the budget for not spending enough on the public health or education systems and for increased costs for people through Medical Services Plan (MSP) fees, BC Hydro rates, ICBC charges and park fees, which he estimates will means an average increase of $900 per family per year. The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) was one of the organizations to put out press releases welcoming the new B.C. budget, pointing out that the province has committed to invest tens of millions of

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dollars to protect communities from the impact of earthquakes, floods and wildfires. “We are pleased with the emergency preparedness investments,” said Western and Pacific IBC vice president Bill Adams. Many of those in the agriculture industry were also pleased with the budget, saying they appreciated its new provisions to support the growth of the industry in B.C. “Investment in agriculture is a no brainer,” said B.C. Agriculture Council (BCAC) chair Stan Vander Waal in a press release. “Agriculture is a sustainable economic pillar and it’s regarded by the United Nations as one of the most effective ways to reduce poverty and hunger, especially in rural communities. Investment in the resilience of B.C. agriculture is an investment in the health of British Columbians and the long-term success our provincial economy.” The B.C. Labour Federation, the B.C. Teacher’s Federation (the teachers’ union), the B.C. Student’s Federation and environmental groups were among the organizations that issued press releases communicating that they were less than thrilled. “Once again, Christy Clark is big on talk and yet fails to support the very people who keep our province moving forward every day,” said B.C. Federation of Labour secretary treasurer Aaron Ekman. “The premier is cherry-picking her numbers and ignoring the impact on real people. Working people aren’t living on the premier’s ‘island of prosperity’ — they are paying more taxes, higher fees and increased fares every time they walk out the door.” “At a time when British Columbia should be investing more in public education to match increasing enrolment, inflation, downloaded costs and growing needs, the 2016 budget is another failure by this government to support students,” said B.C. Teacher’s Federation president Jim Iker. “The projected increase in funding is just another shell game that fails to account for increases in student enrolment and rising costs.” “Once again, the B.C. Liberal government has failed to address the growing funding crisis in the postsecondary system,” said Federation of Post-Secondary Educators and Canadian Federation of Students B.C. chapter president George Davison. “Every year, B.C.’s colleges and universities have to make do with less. This puts a squeeze on students and educators alike. Fees keep going up for students, and faculty have to try to maintain quality programs with fewer resources.” “I was hoping for a budget that would really show climate and environmental leadership, instead we have a government trying to move ahead with highway expansion, LNG and the $8.8 billion Site C vanity project,” said Wilderness Committee national policy director Gwen Barlee. The provincial government unveiled the new budget on Tuesday, February 16th.

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New title for Taft Breanne Massey breanne@invermerevalleyecho.com

The Kootenay East Regional Hospital District Board has elected its chair and vice chair for the coming year. Elkford Mayor Dean McKerracher was re-elected as the chair for his second term, and District of Invermere mayor Gerry Taft was elected as acting chair for the first time. “I am grateful to be able to coninue on as chair and thank my fellow directors for their confidence in me,” said Mr. McKerracher in a recent press release. “2016 will be an exciting year, starting with the opening of the new intensive care unit (ICU) at the Kootenay East Regional Hospital, which this board has been a supporter of from day one. I’m looking forward to its official opening and to continuing to build on the strong relationships we have as a board and with Interior Health.” “As the acting chair, I’m basically his back-up,” Taft told The Echo, noting he would attend meetings as the chair if McKerracher would not be available to attend. “I think there might be an opportunity once a year to have the chair and the acting chair meet with IHA and the other health boards to keep the lines of communication open.” The Kootenay East Regional Hospital District provides up to 40 per cent of capital funding for acute care facilities in the region, for equipment and facility construction and renovation. “The important point to make is that the Kootenay East Regional Hospital District isn’t officially involved in operations, so we don’t tell IHA how to run things or the way they do business,” explained Taft. “We’re only involved in the funding on capital projects. With that being said, we still have opinions even though we’re not really decision makers, we have — in the past — been effective in bringing a local voice to some of the IHA decisions, whether that’s something around laundry service or the heli-paid in Invermere or dialysis unit. These are issues that have come through this board. Even though the board only funds capital projects, we still have the ear of IHA.” He believes the most important priorities for the board, in his mind, are to ensure the best health care authorities and facilities are available in the East Kootenay region. “We want to see there’s enough positions in the small towns, that the hospitals stay open and are properly staffed,” he added. The Kootenay East Regional Hospital District Board meets four times annually after the Regional District of East Kootenay meetings held in Cranbrook, which allows Taft to be a presence in many roles. Taft is currently serving as one of the Columbia Valley RDEK directors and a UBCM director at large while being a father, a business owner and the mayor of Invermere.

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Breanne Massey breanne@invermerevalleyecho.com The Columbia Valley Rockies lost 5-3 to the Creston Valley Thunder Cats in the last home game of the season at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena on Friday, February 19th. “We played really well, but saying that, we fell asleep for three straight shifts in the third period,” said Rockies’ head coach Wade Dubielewicz. “And they’re too skilled of a team to let us do that so they made us pay for it.” During the first, the Thunder Cats broke away with the puck during a power play and Logan Styler put the Junior B team in a 1-0 lead. But Kellen Marchand quickly tied up the game 1-1 in the second, assisted by Nolan Menard and Ryan St. Jean. Micheal Cardinal promptly followed up with a power play goal, assisted by Doan Smith and Nick Hoobanoff, that put the Rockies briefly into a 2-1 lead. During the third, the Thunder Cats

proceeded to score three more goals before the Rockies managed another a point when Doan Smith scored during a power play, assisted by Kobe Eagletail and Micheal Cardinal. The final blow to the Rockies came when Creston scored their final goal on an empty net, bringing the score up to 5-3. Amanda Nason advertising@invermerevalleyecho.com The Columbia Valley Rockies showcased their offensive talent and gave the Thunder Cats a sound thrashing in their home rink the following night in Creston. The game, played on Saturday, February 20th, was fast-paced and the Rockies got on the board very early on, just 55 seconds into the first period with a sweet goal from Nolan Menard (with assists by Harrision Davies and Doan Smith), giving the team a 1-0 lead. Shortly after, Doan Smith scored

for a 2-0 Rockies lead, then the Rock- goals, cutting the Rockies lead to 6-3, ies had a powerplay goal, scored by but the Rockies played very defensiveNolan Menard (assisted by Quinn So- ly from that point on and hung on for bus and Donoven Quintin) for a 3-0 the win. Rockies lead. The Rockies’ onslaught continued with another goal by Doan Smith (assisted by Harrision Davies and Quinn Sobus). Then, just before the first period ended, still another Doan Smith goal (assisted by a stealth pass from Harrision Davies) commanded a EddIE MountaIn dIvISIon cEntraL d TEAM GP W L T OT PTS GF/A S TEAM 5-0 Rockies lead. 86 +102 W6 Lethbridge H t-Kimberley Dynamiters 52 41 7 0 4 x-Creston Valley T. Cats 52 33 15 2 2 70 +67 L1 Red Deer Reb A spluttering Creston managed 60 +20 W1 x-Columbia Valley Rockies 52 30 22 0 0 Calgary Hitm x-Fernie Ghostriders 52 27 20 0 5 59 +21 L4 Edmonton O to turn things around somewhat Golden Rockets 52 5 43 1 3 14 -163 L1 Medicine Hat Kootenay Ice in the second and got on the nEIL MurdocH dIvISIon EaSt dIvIS board with a powerplay goal TEAM GP W L T OTL PTS GF/A S TEAM 75 +74 T1 Brandon Whe y-Beaver Valley Nitehawks 52 34 11 4 3 halfway through the second perix-Castlegar Rebels 52 32 15 3 2 69 +49 L1 Prince Albert x-G. Forks Border Bruins 52 23 24 0 5 51 -39 W1 Moose Jaw W od. The Rockies answered back, x-Nelson Leafs 52 20 30 0 2 42 -35 L3 Regina Pats Spokane Braves 52 10 38 0 4 24 -125 W2 Swift Current however, with Harrision Davies Saskatoon Bl doug BIrKS dIvISIon EaStErn W scoring (assisted by Kobe EagleTEAM GP W L T OTL PTS GF/A S TEAM y-100 Mile H. Wranglers 52 33 12 3 4 73 +52 W1 *Regina Pats tail and Doan Smith), for a 6-1 x-Kamloops Storm 52 32 14 2 4 70 +32 L1 *Edmonton O Rockies lead. x-Chase Heat 52 31 16 3 2 67 +41 L1 Swift Current x-Revelstoke Grizzlies 52 22 25 2 3 49 -8 W2 Creston rallied in the third peSicamous Eagles 52 10 34 2 6 28 -100 L5 B.c. dIvISIo TEAM riod and managed to score two oKanagan dIvISIon Kelowna Roc

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Scoring Leaders Player Team 1. Rainer Glimpel OSO 2. Micheal Cardinal CVR 3. Alec Wilkinson CVT 4. Tayden Woods CGR 5. Carson Cartwright CVT 6. Eric Buckley KIM 7. Nick Headrick CGR 8. Jack Mills SUM 9. Jared Marchi KIM 10. Jordan Busch KIM

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Rockies forward Donoven Quintin (#18) working hard in the game against Creston at the Eddie on February 19th. The Rockies lost 5-3 but came back to beat the Thunder Cats 6-3 the next night in Creston. Photo by Amanda Nason

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Wayne Stetski Kootenay-Columbia MP Parliament started up again on January 25th, so I have once again been dividing my time between Kootenay-Columbia and Ottawa. One of the concerns that many of you have expressed is the lack of decorum in Parliament, particularly during daily Question Period, which at times can be rude and disrespectful, setting a very poor example of how democracy should work. I share this concern, but I am encouraged by the work being done by the new Speaker of the House of Commons to change the atmosphere in Parliament. I encourage him every chance I get to continue this important work. Here are just a few of many statements made by Speaker Geoff Regan to address Parliamentary decorum: • “Let us listen up so we can get through this. Let us all pay attention and show respect for each other.” • “Order please, colleagues, we are going to hear things that are provocative. Sometimes it is hard not to react, but I know we can do it. Let us restrain ourselves.” • “After the member asks his question, he might remind the gentleman in front of him that this is not the Muppets.” Needless to say, this is a work in progress. The spring Parliamentary session continues until June 23rd, with a total of seven weeks back in Kootenay-Columbia before the summer break. Last week, I spent four days in Golden, Field and Revelstoke, meeting with constituents, park superintendents and elected officials. It was good to hear from them about their concerns and priorities. I heard about the need for funding for infrastructure, affordable housing, high speed Internet, park operations and maintenance, and fixing the Trans-Canada Highway. I also heard about issues related to immigration, the Temporary Foreign

Worker Program, and the need to protect the Columbia River Wetlands. I am looking forward to hearing more from my constituents in the coming months as I travel around our riding. You can always contact my office with any concerns about federal issues by calling 250-417-2250 or by emailing us at wayne.stetski@parl.gc.ca. We will be officially opening our community offices in the coming weeks. The grand opening for our Cranbrook Office at 111-7th Avenue will be held on February 29th. Our Nelson office, located on the 5th floor of Nelson City Hall, will have its grand opening on March 2nd. Check out our website at www.waynestetski.ndp.ca for details about these and other upcoming events in our community. A number of constituents have asked what I can do, as a Member of Parliament in an opposition party, to help them. The answer is quite a lot. IN OUR COMMUNITY: I have great staff in my offices in Cranbrook, Nelson and Ottawa, who are here to help constituents resolve issues with federal programs and services. They have access to information and contacts within the federal government who can provide information on topics ranging from citizenship to Employment Insurance to income taxes. We can also provide you with current information on grant opportunities, tax tips and new pieces of legislation. You can learn more about the services we provide on the “Service Desk” section of our website. I can also write letters of support to Ministers regarding constituents’ interests and projects. Both in the riding and in Ottawa, I meet with delegations from many stakeholder groups like the BC Dairy Farmers, the BC Building Trades, the Canadian Federation of Students and Health Action groups, who share concerns about issues relevant to our riding. IN THE HOUSE: In Ottawa, I can raise con-

stituents’ concerns directly with government Ministers. I recently walked across the floor of the House to discuss an issue on behalf of the Ktunaxa with the Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs. I also have the opportunity to hold the government accountable by asking questions in Question Period, speaking in the House, and presenting petitions signed by constituents. In early February, I presented a petition signed by 700 constituents in favour of proportional representation. As a party, the NDP submits motions for debate in the House on Opposition Days. The first NDP motion was debated two weeks ago. I was very proud of our party for putting forward a motion to set up an all-party committee to determine a way forward to end pay inequity for women in Canada. The motion was supported by all but the Conservative party, which means that the special committee will be formed in the near future. MPs also have the opportunity to sponsor private member’s bills. I will be working with my staff to develop and introduce a number of private member’s bills, and would like to hear from you about your priorities. Feel free to email us at wayne. stetski@parl.gc.ca with your ideas on how to build a better Canada. As the NDP Critic for National Parks, I work to ensure that our parks have the resources they need so that our natural treasures can be enjoyed for generations of Canadians. I know our national parks are important to the people of Kootenay-Columbia, and I am honoured to be able to work on this file. You can receive regular updates about my work by signing up on our website to receive our e-Newsletters. You can also follow me on Facebook and Twitter. I look forward to speaking with more of you in the coming weeks and months and to sharing with you more stories from this place that is definitely not the Muppet Show!

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Achieving more together

the tourism sector. As a reIn December 2013, the Regional UNDOWN U sult of those workshops, Columbia Valley Commua steering committee was nity Priorities Plan was created and tasked with completed. This plan was the development of a govcreated with broad comernance model to support munity input, and a total valley-wide marketing for of 181 people from up and the tourism sector. The down the Columbia Valley goal was to see if the tourparticipated in stakeholder ENDY ism players could find a consultations. common ground on which The plan identifies five to work together. top priorities: There is support from the large tour• Branding, Marketing and Promotion • Economic Development and Business ism resorts as well as small operators, restaurants and attractions. Growth This process has highlighted that • Affordable Housing many people from different back• Recreation grounds and perspectives can work • Arts and Culture The Columbia Valley Advisory Com- together, recognizing that when we do mittee (formerly the Columbia Valley work together we can achieve more Community Directed Funds Committee), than working independently. Pooling which is supported by Columbia Basin our resources and skills, as well as leTrust, has taken the lead or partnered veraging other funding sources, is provwith other groups to work on many of ing to be a key to success. I would like to thank everyone who these initiatives. The Committee is comprised of the ﬁve RDEK Columbia Valley has been part of the process thus far Directors along with three to ﬁve commu- and I look forward to continuing to nity members. As the Committee Chair, work on this project and others for the it is wonderful to see projects move for- benefit of the valley. ward that are a result of this plan. Wendy Booth is the Regional District The Branding, Marketing and Promo- of East Kootenay Director for Area F and tion initiative has had some recent de- the RDEK board’s vice chair. She can be velopments. In January and April 2015, reached at wndbooth@gmail.com or 250we hosted workshops targeted towards 345-6155.

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“I had no idea. It’s great that there is an anti-bullying day. Bullying is a horrible thing.

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Growing your green habits

ments and walk through 2016 is shaping up to be Grow Your REATNESS your own home, peer a magniﬁcent year! I don’t into the shelves and know about you, but typicupboards. cally, I welcome the new What do you see? year in by cleaning, sortIn that moment, looking, ditching, pitching and ing at these products recycling. on my kitchen floor, I As I worked my way made a clear and conthrough the shelves, closLIZABETH scious commitment to ets and storage room, I go and grow greener started to notice someeven more in 2016. thing. I have always conI wondered how many other people sidered myself to be a “green” person, living lightly on the planet and in our local and global communities making healthy choices. By making have been too busy and lost focus on these choices, I feel I am choosing to their own health and the health of the be a better steward for myself and the planet. Now is a perfect time for all of planet. But over the course of a few us to go and grow greener with our days, I pulled out a few “not so green” food and product choices. Buy Canadian-made and support items such as cleaning products, detergents, lotions, shampoos, soaps, Canadian companies as much as posmakeup, vitamins, and the list goes sible, support our local businesses on. How on earth did some of these and, most of all, stay focused on your stewardship. It doesn’t end there. products get into my home? Go and grow greener not only inI sighed and took full responsibility. I realized that, in 2015, life got too busy cludes healthy practices for our ourand I lost focus. Shopping was done in selves and our homes, but also exthe fastest manner. Going to the least tends to our gardens, landscapes and number of stores was preferable and daily habits. Join me and make “go and price point was always considered. grow greener” your mantra for 2016. Elizabeth Shopland is the owner of I reached for products that were on sale, easy to use, cheaper or new on Nature Inspired Living Co. She can be reached at emshopland@gmail.com the market. Wow, not so green! I encourage you to take a few mo- and 250-342-1124.

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JOIN THE MOVEMENT AGAINST BULLYING ON FEBRUARY 24 Pink Shirt Day returns to the Columbia Valley BREANNE MASSEY breanne@invermerevalleyecho.com Local schools are fighting to give victims a voice by raising awareness about bullying with a national initiative known as Pink Shirt Day. Students are encouraged to join forces with their peers, teachers, families and the community to mark the fifth annual

awareness event on Wednesday, February 24th day by wearing pink. “Pink Shirt Day is something we all do together,” said Jill Jensen, JA Laird principal. “Students know what it is about and teachers lead discussions in class.” The national movement for Pink Shirt Day, which is endorsed by the Red Cross, stems from a 2007 incident in the Maritimes where two students stood up to bullying. Afterwards, the students asked their peers for support by wearing pink after a male student had been bullied for wearing the colour. “On Pink Shirt Day, we celebrate diversity and inclusion, caring and

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kindness,” said Ms. Jensen. “We remind ourselves of the spirit in which the day began with students standing up and speaking out against the mistreatment of their peers. Because we share our space and our world (our schools and our community) with each other, we have a responsibility to treat each other with care and respect.” The antibullying initiative is geared towards helping victims take back power from their abusers and has signified an important statement across the nation. “The act of wearing pink to support the anti-bullying initiative draws its power from the adage of there being strength in numbers,” said Mark Koebel, Eileen Madson Primary School principal. “The bully is forced to see the visual effect that reflects the attitude of the silent majority, and the sooner we instill the quality of social responsibility and the importance of ‘just being nice,’ the sooner we won’t need a Pink Shirt Day.” To learn more, visit www. pinkshirtday.ca.

“There are those who will resent you for not being confined by their limitations.” Wayne Gerard Trotman

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“Never do a wrong thing to make a friend – or to keep one.”

“Some people won’t be happy until they’ve pushed you to the ground. What you have to do is have the courage to stand your ground and not give them the time of day. Hold on to your power and never give it away.” ~Donna Schoenrock

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Words stick, even when we don’t want them to. Carrie Arcos, Out of Reach

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JOIN THE MOVEMENT AGAINST BULLYING ON FEBRUARY 24

Recognizing cyberbullying Before social media became so prevalent, instances of bullying were somewhat easy to recognize. However, with a good majority of children now engaged in digital networking and social media, bullying may not end with the ringing of the school bell, and evidence of bullying may not be so readily apparent. According to Cyberbullying statistics from the i-SAFE foundation, more than half of adolescents and teens have been bullied online, and about the same number have engaged in cyberbullying. More than 80 percent of teens use a mobile phone regularly, making it the most popular form of technology and a common medium for repeated cyberbullying. Cyberbullying takes place through electronic technology and differs from traditional forms of bullying. Cyberbullying can occur via text messaging, blogging, updates to social media sites and/or phone conversations. What makes cyberbullying more difficult to detect and remedy than traditional bullying is that sometimes this type of bullying is veiled in secrecy. Those who engage in cyberbullying can create aliases and accounts under false names, allowing them to covertly engage in bullying behavior. As a result, tracking down bullies can be challenging. Although cyberbullying is on the

rise, there are some things that parents and children can do to help put a stop to such unfortunate instances. * Parents who feel their child is not emotionally ready for the responsibility of a digital device can hold back on purchasing a smartphone or choose one with very limited features. Some schools set strict limits on phone usage at school, and children who go only from school to home and vice versa may not have the need for an “emergency phone” that can open up a window for trouble. * Adolescents and teens should feel comfortable talking with their parents without the fear of reprimand. Otherwise, they may hide instances of cyberbullying or not know how to broach sensitive topics like bullying. Parents can engage in conversation with their children often and stress that the doors of communication are always open. * Teens should be made aware that cyberbullying is a very real occurrence and is not just other kids “having fun” or “joking.” If behavior is repetitive and hurtful, it should be made public and addressed. * Parents can monitor and limit

No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. — Eleanor Roosevelt

their children’s personal accounts. Some smartphone and tablet applications can be mirrored on the main account, enabling parents to see incoming text or video messages. * A laptop or desktop computer should be placed in a shared space so that usage can be monitored. Parents can restrict tablet or smartphone usage to public areas. * When online, children should be advised not to share personal information. Social media sites may be used by bullies to gather sensitive information about a person that can be used against them at a later time. Children should be urged to keep passwords secret and to never give information such as birthdays, phone numbers and addresses to people who aren’t close friends. Friend lists should be restricted to only those people students interact with frequently to minimize the chance for bullying or other inappropriate behavior. * Teens who have been bullied can keep evidence of the bullying and may benefit from talking with a counselor. Cyberbullying is a growing concern for educators and parents and has far-reaching implications. Getting smart about this phenomenon can help staunch new cases of online bullying.

Adults should remain diligent in monitoring what kids are doing online. Bullying can take place through digital devices, such as mobile phones.

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JOIN THE MOVEMENT AGAINST BULLYING ON FEBRUARY 24 Learn the early warning signs of bullying… Children grow and develop their personalities in various ways. While many youngsters are teased or receive some good-natured ribbing at some point in their school careers, some teasing can eventually turn into bullying. The National Education Association estimates that 160,000 children miss school every day due to fear of attack or intimidation by other students. Furthermore, more than 70 percent of students report incidents of bullying at their schools. Although children in lower grades have reported being in more fights than those in higher grades, there is a higher rate of violent crimes in middle and high schools than in elementary schools. According to the association, Make Beats Not Beat Downs, harassment and bullying have been linked to 75 percent of school shooting incidents. Bullying can take many forms, and learning the warning signs as a parent can help prevent harassment and potentially dangerous situations. Verbal: If your child reports being called names, being the recipient of racist, sexist or homophobic jokes, or being spoken to in an offensive or suggestive way, this can be a form of verbal bullying. Cyber: Social media, email and text messaging has become a way for

bullies to spread malicious messages or photos. In the era of digital media, this type of bullying has increased considerably. Physical: Some bullies engage in physical attacks, including hitting, kicking, spitting, or other forms of physical confrontation. Destroying personal property also is considered physical bullying. Indirect: Gossiping and spreading nasty rumours about a person is another form of bullying. This type of bullying may go hand-in-hand with cyber bullying. Signs your child is being bullied Parents can recognize certain signs that their child is being bullied at school. Bullied children frequently make excuses to avoid going to school. While the desire to stay home is something many children may express, those who are bullied may do so much more frequently. Bullied children tend to avoid certain places and may be sad, angry, withdrawn, or depressed. They may have trouble sleeping or experience changes in appetite, and bullied youngsters’ academic performance may suffer. Also, parents may notice that children return from school missing some of their belongings.

“Bullying builds character like nuclear waste creates superheroes. It’s a rare occurrence and often does much more damage than endowment.” Zack W. Van

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Signs your child is the bully Parents may not want to imagine their children bullying other students, but bullies do exist. Children who bully other kids have strong needs for power and negative dominance. They may find satisfaction in causing suffering to others. Some signs that your child may be a bully include: • easily becoming violent with others • having friends who bully others • blaming others quickly • comes home with belongings that do not belong to him or her

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• getting in trouble with teachers or school administrators • picking on siblings • not accepting responsibility for actions There are ways parents can teach their children to act properly when faced with a bully. First, parents should explain that bullying is not the child’s fault and he or she does not deserve to be picked on. Next, parents can let children know that being assertive but not violent with bullies may diffuse the situation, as some bullies thrive on the fear of their victims. If the bullying behaviour continues, the student should

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speak to an adult or authority figure. Parents of bullies may need to be especially mindful of their children’s behaviour. Counselling could be necessary to determine what is compelling kids to bully other students.

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“Words have power, and sometimes, they stay with you for life. It’s up to you to allow those words to define who you become.” Daniele Lanzarotta, Sudden Hope

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BC NEWS

Disability benefits increasing to help rural residents TOM FLETCHER Black Press

those individuals with a choice on how they want to spend their money.” The increase is to take effect Sept. 1, at an annual cost of $170 million to the provincial treasury.

A $77 increase in monthly income assistance for disabled people will make the system fairer for rural B.C. residents who don’t have access to transit service, Social Development Minister Michelle Stilwell says. The increase, the first in nine years, has been the target of protests because the cost of monthly transit passes is deducted from it for those who were using the pass. Their increase is only $25 a month plus the continued transit pass. “There were 40,000 individuals in this province who weren’t eligible for the bus pass program because of the location where they live, because it wasn’t a service that was provided,” Stilwell said. “So what we’ve done is levelled the playing field for people with disabilities, and provided

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Regulations coming for pet breeders The B.C. government is adopting new regulations to require dog and cat breeders to meet national standards for their care. Regulations are expected to take effect in 2017, based on the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association’s code of practice, along with a breeder licensing or registration system. They will require daily cleaning of pens, minimum space for each animal depending on its size, and veterinary care for dogs and cats that are sick, injured or in pain. A registration system would allow animal inspectors to inspect premises, rather than wait for public complaints about poor conditions that currently result in about 200 investigations per year. Craig Daniell, CEO of the B.C. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, said the recent seizure of 66 neglected dogs from a Langley breeder has outraged B.C. residents. “These events have really reinforced the public’s desire for the licensing and inspection of dog and cat breeders, to prevent the kind of suffering we have witnessed in the last few weeks,” Daniell said.

REGIONALNEWS

New ICU unit opens in Cranbrook hospital SUBMITTED Interior Health

Regional Hospital District and community representatives to celebrate the official unveiling of a new intensive care unit (ICU) and electrical Hon. Bill Bennett, Minister of Energy saturday, February 27, and Mines and MLA Kootenay East, system upgrade at East Kootenay Re2016 From 1:00 - 4:00 Pm joined Interior Health, Kootenay East gional Hospital. The new ICU unit will replace the current four-bed unit and feature two additional high-acuity beds. Highacuity beds are for patients who require more care than a standard inpatient ward, but less than the ICU, and will help make sure the right bed is used to meet the care needs of patients. “These improvements are We want to hear your thoughts on backyard agriculture on single family residential parcels in the Columbia Valley – specifically keeping chickens for egg production, hobby scale beekeeping and wildlife an example of what we can exclusion fencing for gardens. achieve through a collecThe keeping of chickens and bees is permitted in many parts of the Columbia Valley, but not in the single family tive effort focused on qualresidential zones that form part of many rural communities. This process is applicable to land within the RDEK, ity patient care,” said Erwin and does not apply to the District of Invermere, Village of Radium Hot Springs or the Village of Canal Flats. Malzer, Interior Health board Please join us at the upcoming community workshop: chair. “I’d like to thank everyone involved for their comTuesday, March 1, 2016 mitment and persistence in 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm seeing this project through. Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce We can all take pride in this 651 Highway 93/95, Windermere, BC tremendous regional facility that serves patients from At the workshop we’ll discuss small scale backyard agriculture and complete a survey using interactive polling across the East Kootenay.” to display real-time results. This will help us gauge your level of support for small scale backyard agriculture on single family residential parcels in the Columbia Valley and inform possible next steps such as zoning bylaw The new ICU is located in a amendments to permit backyard agriculture in single family residential areas. 787 square-metre (approxiThe survey can also be accessed online at the link below. To have one sent by email or fax, contact Kris Belanger mately 8,470 square-feet) adat 250-489-6903 or kbelanger@rdek.bc.ca. dition on the northeast side Survey link: of the hospital. The size and https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ColumbiaValleyBackyardAgriculture layout will provide better

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flow through the unit for doctors and staff. It offers patients additional privacy, family spaces and maximized natural light. The new electrical system, located in the basement of the new addition, improves the power supply to the entire hospital, optimizes the system’s performance and provides capacity to expand for future power needs. The $20 million project was funded through the Ministry of Health ($11.478 million) and the Kootenay East Regional Hospital District ($7.652 million), with the remaining $870,000 coming from community donations including a direct donation from the Cranbrook Health Care Auxiliary and contributions from the Invermere and Kimberley health care auxiliaries as part of a broader East Kootenay Foundation for Health campaign. In the months ahead, Interior Health will be training clinical staff and getting the ICU ready for when patients move into the new unit in April. The community contributions are also allowing Interior Health to direct funding to a new pediatric department at East Kootenay Regional Hospital. The new pediatric unit will be located in the existing ICU space adjacent to the maternity/neo-natal unit, bringing all of these services into one area of the hospital. Interior Health will provide an update on this exciting additional project in the spring.

CLARIFICATION

REGIONAL DISTRICT OF EAST KOOTENAY Phone: 250-489-2791 Toll Free: 1-888-478-7335 Email: info@rdek.bc.ca Website: www.rdek.bc.ca

The $5,000 power outlet referred to in The Echo’s February 17th Canal Flats council briefs on page A3 is an outdoor outlet planned for Portage Square, the park on the corner of Burns Avenue and Grainger Road in Canal Flats, to allow for decorative and seasonal lighting in the park.

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Tickets are $40+taxes. Call 1-800THURSDAY MARCH 3RD 663-4979, visit us in person or head to FairmontHotSprings.com to • 4 - 6 p.m.: SYC Graphics Course. purchase tickets. • 4 - 8 p.m.: SYC open gym. Come play • 7:30 p.m.: Rockies Playoff at sports with us. Everyone welcome. Eddie Mountain Arena, Vs Creston • 7 p.m.: Brisco Riding Club AGM at Thundercats. Brisco Community Hall.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH

• 12 - 4 p.m.: Fairmont and District Lions’ Club Mid Winter Garage Sale at the “Den”.

• 12 - 4 p.m.: Fire & Ice activities at • 11:30 a.m.: Lake Windermere the Fairmont Ski Chalet. Ice Carving Ambassadors AGM. Please RSVP to demonstration, s’mores, music by Dj info@lakeambassadors.ca WiL C and BBQ. • 5 - 7 p.m.: Summit Youth Centre • 6 p.m. - 12 a.m.: Fire and Ice Dinner (SYC) YCC Challenges. and Dance. Tickets $40, live music by • 6 p.m.: SYC games and trivia night. Billy Kulyk, and silent auction. Call 1-800-663-4979 for tickets.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH

• Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Fire & Ice Festival February 25th - 28th. Visit www.fairmonthotsprings.com/ events-and-festivals/fire -and-ice festival/ for more information and to purchase you tickets online.

• 6 p.m.: Ted Alexander will be playing, at the Invermere Legion. Also, there will be a Meat Draw and 50/50. • 7:30 p.m.: SYC Movie night and free popcorn.

• 7 - 8:30 p.m.: David Thompson Secondary School theatre. The documentary series “The Truth About Cancer” will be shown. Admission by donation to cover the rental cost with donation surpluses expenses going to local cancer patients.

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information and to register visit www.invermerecoffeefest.com. • 5 - 7 p.m.: Summit Youth Centre YCC Challenges program. • 7 p.m.: Cuba 2016 Wolrd Day of Prayer at L.D.S. Church, 5014 Fairway Fairmont Hot Springs. • 7 - 10 p.m.: Fresh Fridays Open Mic at Pynelogs. Showcasing young talent from the valley. All ages. Licensed bar. First Friday of every month. • 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.: Coffee Fest, Film Night. We will be screening two outstanding ﬁlms that each touch on a different aspect of the coffee industry.

• 9 - 10 a.m.: Coffee Fest, Bean There Packed That with Kicking Horse Coffee. This event includes a facility tour of Kicking Horse Coffee. See roasting and packaging facility. Learn about sustainable coffee production from a fair trade and organic approach. Explore coffee varieties, geographies, roasting, decaffeination, and cupping. A wonderful seminar. For information and to register visit www.invermerecoffeefest.com.

• 7:30 p.m.: Rockies Playoff: at • 4 - 6 p.m.: SYCentre Graphics Eddie Mountain Arena, Vs Creston Course. • 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Coffee Fest, Monogram Thundercats. Brewing Academy - Barista Basics • 4 - 8 p.m.: SYC open gym. Come play at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Onesports with us. Everyone welcome. SUNDAY FEBRUARY 28TH academy, students learn • 6:30 p.m.: Texas Hold Em’ • 6 p.m.: Ted Alexander will be day Tournament at the Invermere Legion playing the Invermere Legion. Also, fundamentals required to produce a perfect espresso-based beverage. every Thursday. $35 buy in. there will be a Meat Draw and 50/50. For more information and to register • 7 p.m.: Miesha & The Spanks visit www.invermerecoffeefest.com. MONDAY FEBRUARY 29TH homecoming performance takes • 1 - 2 p.m.: Coffee Fest, Bean There place at Safta’s. No cover. • Join SYC for Employment Readiness Packed That 2.0: Kicking Horse • 7 - 8:30 p.m.: David Thompson Training or Skills for life! Program. Coffee. This event includes a facility Secondary School theatre. The Must pre-register. tour of Kicking Horse Coffee. See documentary series “The Truth • 5 - 7 p.m.: SYC YCC Challenges. roasting and packaging facility. About Cancer” will be shown. learn about coffee production and TUESDAY MARCH 1ST Admission by donation to cover the organic growing. For information rental cost with donation surpluses • 4 -6 p.m.: Join SYC for cooking night: and to register visit www. expenses going to patients. Food and nutritional education. invermerecoffeefest.com.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH

• 7:30 p.m.: Rockies Playoff: at Eddie Mountain Arena, Vs Creston • 12 p.m.: Soup lunch at the Edgewater Thundercats. Legion. $6. Last Friday of each month. • 5 - 7 p.m.: SYC YCC Challenges. • 6 p.m.: SYC Karaoke Night. • 7 - 9 p.m.: Starlight Challenge evening races at Fairmont Hot Springs ski area every Friday in February. Come as a team of 4, or race solo. Great prizes! • 7 - 9 p.m.: 1st Annual East Kootenay Distillery Festival with an after party to follow in Bear’s Paw Bar & Grill, with live music by Smokin’ Ray & The Detectors. 9 of BC’s best distilleries are conﬁrmed to attend, with more than 28 different spirits to try. Gourmet hors d’oeuvres and art displays by local artists.

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• Tuesday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m • Wednesday: 10 a.m - 8 p.m. • Thurs – Saturday: 10 a.m - 5p.m. • Story Times: Thurs. 10:30 a.m. Sat. 11 a.m.

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• Tuesday: 6 - 8 p.m. • Wed - Thursday: 1 - 4 p.m. • Saturday: 10 a.m. - 1p.m.

• 1 - 2:30 p.m.: Coffee Fest, Tea and Chocolate Pairing at Eagle Ranch Golf WINDERMERE VALLEY MUSEUM Resort. Chocolate does not just pair • Tuesday: 12 - 4 p.m. well with coffee! Join Jonathan from WEDNESDAY MARCH 2ND Naked Leaf for a tea and chocolate INVERMERE THRIFT STORE pairing. Explore how the different • Thurs - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. • 5 - 7 p.m.: SYC YCC Challenges. ﬂavours compliment and contrast. • 6 p.m.: SYC games and trivia night. For information and to register visit RADIUM THRIFT STORE • 6 - 8:30 p.m.: Celebrating the success www.invermerecoffeefest.com. • Thursday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. of our Aboriginal youth at David • 2 p.m.: Cuba 2016: Wolrd Day • Fri - Saturday: 12 - 4 p.m. Thompson Secondary School. Join of Prayer at Edgewater All Saint’s us for a traditional Métis meal of Stew SUMMIT YOUTH CENTRE Church. & Bannock, followed by a cultural • Tuesday: 5 - 9 p.m. evening of Métis music and dance. • 5 - 6:30 p.m.: Coffee Fest, Tea 101 • Wednesday: 4 - 9 p.m. Learn to Métis jig, play the spoons, at Invermere Bakery. In this well • Thursday: 5 - 9 p.m. and bring an instrument and your rounded workshop, participants will • Fri - Saturday: 6 - 11 p.m. moccasins. Featuring ﬁddler Daniel explore the world of tea including FREE tutoring available and Gervais. Everyone is welcome. RSVP how tea is harvested, different volunteer tutors needed. Contact the characteristics of a variety of teas or more Information: Deb Fisher at Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy 250-688-5096 or Tracy Simpson at and brew methods to guarantee wvcoordinator@cbal.com the perfect cup every time. For 250-342-9213 ext: 3903.

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“When you really know and love the music, you want to go deeper to bring Fiddler and songwriter April Verch, who galloped out new dimensions withinto the limelight with a fiddling, singing and step- out straying too much dancing routine when she performed live at the 2010 into novelty,” said Verch Winter Olympics opening ceremonies in Vancouver, about the unique sound of her music. “These songs will soon be coming to the Upper Columbia Valley. Verch will be performing with a trio at 7:30 p.m. at don’t need to be revived. They are timeless (and) the Golden Civic Centre on Wednesday, March 9th. “We have played for Kicking Horse Culture before, are still very much alive and we have booking agents that help book our tours and relevant.” Verch’s childhood so when we’re coming in a certain direction or a certain region, there are contacts that they reach out to home, which inspired the so that’s how it came about,” she explained about new album, was previthe Golden show. “When it’s somewhere that we’ve ously a one-room schoolbeen before and had a good time, we’re always really house that her parents excited to get a chance to go back because it’s nice to attended as children. have some return places that are a little bit familiar.” However, there was an adShe will be showcasing her 10th milestone album dition built on the home titled The Newpart to honour her childhood home in the year that Verch was the Ottawa Valley while exhibiting timeless mid-cen- born, which lovingly betury bluegrass and folk songs. The Newpart album came known as the new April Verch, who has a performance scheduled for the Golden Civic Centre on March was released on April 7th, 2015 with her producer part. It was a safe space 9th, stepped into the international spotlight when she performed at the opening cerfor the Verch family to emonies of the Vancouver Winter Olympics in 2010. Casey Driessen. Photo submitted practise m u s i c work because I was only doing what I liked,” she said. for landmark family events that she “My parents were also really great at helping me find fondly remembers, such as bap- opportunities and leading me in the right direction.” tisms, funerals and weddings. One of her most memorable accomplishments ocVerch went on to release two albums curred overseas when she was proud to have Led before she completed high school Zeppelin’s Robert Plant attend her UK show as an and was recognized as the first Cana- audience member. dian woman to win the top two fiddle “I’m a fan of a lot of his stuff, especially the Raiscompetitions (the Canadian Open ing Sand album that he did with Alison Krauss, and Old Time Fiddle Championship and I was actually listening to it a lot at the time of our the Canadian Grand Masters Fiddling show there because it’s something that inspires me Competition) in the nation. — he was a really normal, humble human being,” “I always had that drive because I said Verch. “He wanted to buy a CD and was really ! R 9 THIS YEA 2 Y R A U knew from an early age that I would R respectful and humble.” B LINE IS FE D A E D P S love to make a career of playing muR Tickets will cost $25 at the door, $20 in advance or THE R sic, so I was always looking for op- for members of the Art Gallery of Golden, or $5 for portunities and it never seemed like students excluding the cost of tax.

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