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VALLEY NEWS

Tame temperatures result in reasonable runoff

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff An intense spring runoff was expected after the winter season accumulated a heavy snowpack, but favourable conditions have brought about a gradual drain of the seasonal currents.

“The snow pack is currently sitting at about 135 per cent of normal, and we haven’t yet hit our spring freshet,” read a May 15th press release from the Regional District of East Kootenay. “But it’s important to understand that the level of the snow pack is less significant than the way the melting occurs.”

And the melt occurred at a favourable pace throughout the valley.

“It’s been the perfect runoff, couldn’t have been better,” said Christine Dubois, co-owner of Shadybrook Resort in Windermere. “It’s not a case of the amount of snow back there, but the timing of the runoff.”

Mitigation was twice required after Shadybrook Resort experienced unstable runoff levels in 2011, and then again when a state of emergency was declared after runoff flooding in 2012.

Rory Hromadnik, director of development services for the District of Invermere, said that there are no major runoff concerns in the municipality. Monitoring is ongo-

ing at the bridge along Toby Creek Road east of Wilmer Road, where erosion has caused concern in recent years, he said, but has not taken a significant toll in recent months.

Severe damage to the bridge is inevitable unless restoration efforts are made, he said. The district’s boundaries end at the bridge’s east approach, and municipal officials are in talks with the federal Ministry of Transportation and Ministry of Environment to seek support for restoration.

“It flowed naturally through Athalmer into Lake Windermere,” he said, adding that it was around four or five years ago that erosion was identified as a problem. “It’s hard to force the river in a direction it doesn’t want to go.”

Continued on page 8 . . .

Co-operative community effort helps fix up Swansea Road

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff The drive up to the top of Mt. Swansea will be a little smoother this summer, thanks to a co-operative effort to repair the gravel road up there.

Several user groups, organized by local paraglider Max Fanderl, banded together to raise the $5,500 and considerable donations of time and money needed to retrench and touch up the road. Mr. Fanderl has been going up the Swansea road for 20 years and said that in the past five years he’s noticed that the road tends to deteriorate much more quickly than it has in the past.

“It’s simply because there’s more traffic going up now. Swansea opens up quite early in the season, and people drive up then, even though it’s still wet from snow, which

creates ruts, which in turn makes things wash away more quickly,” said Mr. Fanderl, adding that it was getting to the point where not even a 4x4 could make it up the road.

“There was a lot of talk, but nobody was doing anything about it,” he said. But once he started approaching people, donations of time and money poured in quickly.

The work took about a week to complete and involved funding from the Summit Trail Makers’ Society, the Columbia Valley Cycling Society, the Invermere paragliding community as well as from the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. Those donating time and equipment included a digger from Clayton Mattson, operated by Nathan Livingston, a cat from Max Helmer Construction Ltd, operated

by Fritz Feldman, and a grader from CertainTeed gypsum mine, operated by Dave Thompson, as well as repair work done on the excavator for free by Kelly Reid.

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• On Thursday, July 3rd, a men’s Blackjack mountain bike was turned into the detachment.

• On Friday, July 4th at 9:41 p.m., the detachment received the report of a single vehicle accident involving a 2005 Nissan Altima that was travelling on Toby Creek Road to Panorama when a deer jumped out in front of the What are you trying to tell me? vehicle. Driver was not injured. Damage to the vehicle is There are numerous events over the summer that I approximately $3,000. like to beef up patrols for and have a little extra manpower.

• On Saturday, July 5th at 1:04 a.m., a 53-year-old Seems like every weekend there is something on the go. This male bicyclist, while operating his bike on Highway 93/95 last weekend saw a huge influx of motorcycle enthusiasts denear Dry Gulch, could hear coyotes howling. The male scend. A very small percentage that come to enjoy this event did not wish to proceed and contacted the detachment are certainly of interest to us and we take advantage of the for assistance. An officer contacted a taxi ride for the male. opportunity to interact with many of the groups. I explained • On Saturday, July 5th at 1:43 a.m., the Columbia to my wife that as much as I wanted to spend quality time Valley Detachment attended to a complaint of an unwant- with her this last weekend, I felt I needed to be on the road. ed guest in a residence in the 900 block of 4th Avenue. A She made the comment that the small group I was interested 46-year-old female from Alberta was assisted and driven in, from her observations, appeared to be old, grey-haired, to a local hotel. beer bellied, and couldn’t out race anyone if their life de• On Saturday, July 5th at 2:30 a.m., a 32-year-old pended on it. I quickly did a self-inventory and reminded male from Calgary was found to be highly intoxicated her that I beat Ben Oliver (Sheila and Stuart’s grandson) fair near Bud’s Bar. The male was found and square in a legally-sanctioned to be in possession of property befoot race last year. This photograph longing to the bar. The property was (left) depicts this historic moment as returned and the male was lodged in proof. Sorry Ben for bringing up this cells then released the next day with embarrassing moment in your life, a ticket for being drunk in public. but given her almost accurate deDuring this same event, a second scription of me, I had to once again male associated to the 32-year-old prove her wrong. I will instruct the male from Fort Saskatchewan innewspaper to destroy the evidence terjected and was asked to leave the and you will never see it again. Sheila, area. The 39-year-old male failed COP CHASE­— Staff Sgt. Marko Shehovac I will leave you my contact number. to depart after numerous requests sprints ahead of B­en Oliver during last year’s Let me know when the reception is Photo submitted for his wedding! and, due to his state of intoxication, relay for life event.

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• On Saturday, July 5th at 10:20 a.m., detachment members responded to a single vehicle accident on Highway 93 in Kootenay National Park. A 2014 Mitsubishi operated by a 20-year-old male from Red Deer was observed to be operating and passing cars at a high speed.

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• On Sunday, July 6th, while on foot patrol in the early hours at bar closing time, a 27-year-old male from Calgary was found to be intoxicated. When asked where home was, the male responded that he didn’t know. Detachment members provided him with a temporary home.

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Pioneering pilot visits valley friend of Oreville Wright — one of history’s first selfpropelled pilots.

As a young adult, Geoffrey followed in his father’s Few pilots can claim a bigger stake in the marvel of footsteps and earned a degree at the University of Camhuman flight than Geoffrey Melvill-Jones, but, even at 91 bridge. He was en route to becoming a surgeon, but fate years old, he is still learning about it — which is why he wouldn’t let him sway from his bloodline. Shortly after was training at the Invermere Soaring Centre last week. the Second World War, Geoffrey – just like his father in Born during the infancy of airplanes, Geoffrey’s the previous war – was drafted by England, and put to been involved in aviation since he was a twinkle in his use in the laboratory rather than the battlefield. father’s eye.

Serving as a medical officer, Geoffrey conducted exIn the early 1910s, Geoffrey’s dad, Sir Bennett Mel- perimental research in the physiology of flight through vill-Jones, left the steady field of mechanical engineering the Aviation Medical Laboratory in Farnborough. to take a leap into what then seemed like science-fiction Shortly after arriving for duty, Geoffrey was im— the aviation industry. Sir Bennett is renowned for re- pressed when he noticed that other medical officers were fining the theory of aerodynamic drag (friction created responsible for flying the country’s state-of-the-art airby moving through air), a theory first conceptualized by crafts, which lured him back into the family business. the philosopher Aristotle.

He studied how to maximize the abilities of human “More drag equals less efficiency or distance,” Geoffrey physiology and dynamics while operating an aircraft. As told The Pioneer. “It was very commercially significant.” aerial innovations allowed for increased speeds, pilots would Sir Bennett served in the First World War in Eng- black-out mid-flight. Along with his team of researchers, land’s Royal Aircraft Establishment, and was later trans- Geoffrey was tasked with figuring out how to avoid the hazferred to the Air Armaments Experimental Station. He ards of spacial disorientation. was trained as a gunner with Still working in Farnborhis brother, Benedict, as pilot. ough through the Royal AirGeoffrey was never able to meet force, he witnessed another stride his uncle, as Benedict died on in aviation technology in the an experimental flight in 1918.

1950s, as the military was quick Upon the war’s conclusion, to appreciate the advent of jetSir Bennett found employment propelled engines. This created in 1919 through the engineera new set of challenges for the ing department at the University team looking to offset the effects of Cambridge, where he earned of gravitational force experienced his degree ten years earlier. As when travelling at rapid speeds. he remained active in aviation His team came up with research, Bennett brought Geofanti-gravitational pants, which frey and his older brother Warapplied pressure to the pilots’ ren along for many experimental legs, preventing blood from acflights in the 1920s and 1930s. cumulating in the limbs, as it is Sir Bennett was the first-evneeded for the vital organs. er professor of aeronautical en“We studied the integragineering at Cambridge, where tion between man and mahe taught for over 50 years until chine,” he said. “If either the 1972. He had “Sir” added to his man or the machine isn’t used title after the King of England, FOREVER YOUNG — Geoffrey Melvill-Jones’ properly, man can break the George VI, ordered his knight- aviation career dates back to the Second World War. machine he’s using, and likeThe pilot recently spent a week gliding in the valley wise the machine can break the hood in 1942.

Geoffrey said his father — his first time in a glider in more than 50 years. body using it.”

Photo by Dan Walton was even a close and personal Continued on page 19 . . .

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PERSPECTIVE

Historical Lens

Good news for a change

By Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff

If you live in the valley, or are a regular visitor here, likely you’ve been eyeing the disappearing snow line with some skepticism, and more than a little disbelief. But the verdict is in: the annual runoff is a done deal and the valley is emerging unscathed for the first time in years.

From this point onwards, water levels will recede, the sandy beaches will grow, and everyone who’s been hit hard by the flooding events of 2012 and 2013 can breathe a sigh of relief, kick back, and enjoy what the warm weather will bring over the coming months.

Calgarians won’t have to contend with washed out highways on their way here, damaged bridges in Kootenay National Park are being repaired, and Fairmont residents who have borne the brunt of the valley’s spring freshet in the past can look forward to what almost half a million dollars of government funding is going to do for increasing their community’s flood protection and averting future flooding disasters now that they’ve made it through this year’s flood season without any additional damage.

Though the valley appears to be in the clear for 2014, there is no time like the present to get the conversation rolling around Windermere Creek and the imminent danger it continues to present in the case of severe weather conditions this time next year. Concerned Windermere residents say the problem is worsening every year, and waiting until it’s too late is never a good idea.

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Just a cup of tea at the Skookum Inn In this image dated 1959, Maud Rumsey (owner of the Skookum Inn) enjoys an old fashioned cup of tea in her kitchen at the Skookum Inn, which is currently located in Windermere. If you have any more information, please email us at info@ cv-pioneer.com .

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No way to repay a good deed Dear Editor:

In our June 27th issue, it was mistakenly stated that both the Young Hearts Triathlon for kids on Saturday, July 12th (tomorrow) and the adult Heart of the Rockies Triathlon on Sunday, July 13th will start at Kinsmen Beach. The adult event will start at James Chabot Provincial Park as in previous years. Only the kids’ event has moved.

Our daughter attended a house party in Invermere last week.

She volunteered to be the designated driver and ensured her peers got home safe and sound.

As she was leaving this party, she discovered one of the tires was slashed.

Makes me wonder what sort of tool/weapon this

person brings to a party.

I find this to be very disrespectful and am very disappointed in this individual.

I hope this young person reads this letter and reimburses the cost as my daughter was doing a good deed that saves lives.

Hilda Jensen Invermere

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LETTERS

Accolades a-plenty for valley visit Editor’s note: The following letter was sent to the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce on July 2nd, and was forwarded to The Pioneer for publication.

quality of other major fireworks displays such as the Calgary Stampede. The atmosphere in the town was electric, and from a tourist’s perspective, we had one of the most memorable weekends of our lives.

We stayed at the Best Western Invermere Inn, which was clean, pleasant and quiet. We enjoyed a rather romantic late evening patio dinner at Safta’s, and visited many other local retailers. The friendliness of the people in your town is impressive.

Please keep up the good work, we will absolutely be back — and often!

Sincerely,

To whom it may concern:

My girlfriend and I happened to be passing through the Columbia Valley area on a road trip this past weekend, and caught a lot of buzz around Invermere about the Canada Day celebrations. We were intrigued enough to make sure we spent June 30th and July 1st in the Valley.

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Dear Editor: Since the Copper Point Resort get-together with Ministers Bennett, Oakes and Stone was “a private BC Liberal breakfast fundraiser,” the presence of the Jumbo mayor and council means that they had to be card-carrying Liberals in order to be “elected” to office.

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Arguing against outdated methods Editor’s note: This letter is in response to Stan Markham’s letter “Management, not slaughter” that appeared in last week’s July 4th issue of The Pioneer.

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Dear Editor: While the retired conservation officer from Alberta may have the best of intentions regarding deer, education is the key. Mr. Markham said, “It doesn’t take an expert to see that the deer in Invermere are overpopulated and in poor physical condition.” Dr. Rick Page, a B.C. ungulate expert, on visiting Invermere said that we have a healthy, stable population. They don’t have chronic wasting disease and they live here because the habitat is suitable. They do not attract predators and even “resident” deer are migratory.

If Mr. Markham has safety concerns for children, why does he advocate for an outdated method of wildlife management that does not work? It is well-documented that when deer are killed, other deer move in. Used as a model by the Invermere Deer Committee, Helena, Montana is a prime example of this. Since 2008, they have slaughtered 740 deer and will kill another 70 this year. The fact that they continue to kill year after year is proof of the program’s ineffectiveness.

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The Regional District of East Kootenay’s Emergency Program Personnel has been monitoring the region closely throughout the freshet; the only report between Canal Flats and Spillimacheen was from Fairmont Hot Springs “Fairmont Creek and Cold Spring Creek experienced expected material flow during freshet; however, there was no flooding and the sediment was kept within the creek and existing golf course pond,” said regional district communications manager Loree Duczek.

no wildlife science or risk assessment to support culling. Dr. Page offered to speak with mayor and council, but was met with no response. There are no statistics to support the imagined risk — just complaints. Mr. Markham, like council, seems to believe that slaughter with no valid reason or objective is reasonable. The mayor himself admitted that killing deer every year will probably make no difference.

Asking taxpayers to kill deer to protect plants is no different than painting your house to protect it from exposure.

Since when are we responsible for protecting your flowers?

It’s time we start to look at wildlife management methods that are humane, current, effective, and lasting. The district and citizens would both benefit from a comprehensive education plan, strategic fencing practices, bylaw enforcement and planning to improve and create wildlife corridors and habitat. These methods work. If you believe there is a problem, why not want to use methods that work?

Poor decisions were made, challenged, and then vehemently defended. Kimberley, Penticton, and Grand Forks have all opted out of culling. I’m not sure why Invermere continues with outdated methods that don’t work, but my guess is that it has little to do with wildlife management.

Kathy Wilson Invermere

The resort at Fairmont Hot Springs has also been unaffected by the spring runoff.

“There was absolutely no problem, haven’t been any issues,” said sales and marketing manager Nancy Heatherington. “The runoff came at a reasonable rate, and now it’s over and done with.”

Nor will those travelling to or from the valley via Kootenay National Park have to worry about interruptions due to this year’s runoff, though flooding in 2012 and 2013 resulted in the need to repair bridges this summer throughout the park, said Tania Peters, public relations and community officer at Parks Canada.

. . . ‘Community’ on page 3 “It was absolutely amazing that on such short notice we could raise the funds and that all these contractors and companies, who don’t at all benefit from the sports that take place on Swansea, stepped up with such big donations of equipment and time,” said Mr. Fanderl. “But we can’t forever bank on this kind of goodwill, we need some kind of long-term solution to address this.”

The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations describes the Swansea road as being accessible by two-wheel driver, high-clearance vehicles.

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Local songwriters’ CD on sale now

By Erin Knutson Special to The Pioneer Windermere Valley Musicians Who Care have released a new album called Songwriters In the Valley, which promises to inspire, surprise and entertain all who listen.

The success of the non-profit’s first album, Christmas in the Valley, from which the proceeds went to the local Food Bank as its first charitable recipient, spurred the philanthropic-minded group to create a new masterpiece.

All sale profits are divided and delegated to various charitable organizations around the valley.

“Fifty per cent of the proceeds from the new album, which go for $20 a piece, will be donated to a state-of-the art sound system for the multi-use centre in Invermere,” said Fraser Smith, one of the non-profit’s six founders.

The impressive sound system will provide a calibre necessary to achieve quality sound and will be targeted at the performing arts groups who will be utilizing the space, he said. However, others will also be encouraged to make use of the new addition.

Songwriters In the Valley was recorded during an exciting and intense six-week period at Ben Cameron’s Wood Shop Productions in Windermere. Mr. Cameron,

another founder of the Windermere Valley Musicians Who Care, opened his studio to a plethora of talented musicians both young and old.

“The youngest of the song writers was 13 and the oldest in their late 60s,” said Mr. Smith. The diversity of musical talent and eclectic style rampant in the valley is evident while listening to the 22 songs that originate from the double album, he added.

“A name came up, then another, and a list formulated,” said Mr. Smith on the expansive list of artists featured on the latest album.

“We didn’t want to cut anything.”

The quality of the music was not compromised in the making of this album. “We’ve all been blown away with what we’ve heard — it’s something you want to put on at home,” said Mr. Smith of the compilation of various styles featured, including standard folk rock, country, blues, electronic hip-hop and blue grass to a name a few.

“We covered the entire spectrum — there is a real pocket of talent here, there is a beauty in the valley that tends to draw the artistic crowd.”

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Local 911 service switches from Kelowna to Lower Mainland

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff Valley residents phoning 911 will soon have their calls routed through the Lower Mainland instead of through Kelowna, as they are currently.

The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) and 10 other B.C. regional districts will switch their 911 service contract to Vancouver-based company E-comm starting November 18th this year, a move that will save the local governments money.

Currently the Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) employs 12 telecommunications operators to provide 911 phone service to its own district as well as nine others, including the RDEK, but the RDCO had been looking for a way to reduce the cost of this service for the past two years, and has finally settled on E-comm.

“The communities withing the RDEK shouldn’t expect any changes in service,” said RDEK emergency services co-ordinator Melody Munro. “It should be business as

usual, nobody should be affected by the transition.”

E-comm already provides 911 phone service for several police departments on the lower mainland and for several regional districts in northern B.C. The RDCO made the decision, but consulted with all the regional districts it provides 911 service to before choosing to make the switch.

“There will be a significant cost saving with the switch,” said Ms. Munro. A press release on the decision pegged the savings at 25 per cent during the next five years.

“We are confident that E-comm is a good business to go with. They are cutting edge in the field,” she said. “At some point in the future, they may be able to start taking 911 calls by text message. I can’t say I know a lot about it, but that’s where it’s headed.”

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Fairmont formations Invermere photographer George Oliver submitted this striking image entitled “Home Range” to Wildsight’s Look Outside photo contest, winning the first of two prizes for the best monthly photographs. Mr. Oliver’s black and white photograph captures the mood and motion of summer cloud formations over the Fairmont Range. Everyone is invited to enter the contest by submitting images of the Kootenay region and Purcells to www.wildlookoutside.com or posting to social media sites Instagram, Facebook or Twitter, with the hashtag #wildlookoutside.

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Movie Review: Bad Words refuses to give once the journey is underway, Trilby travels across the country to the national spelling bee finals where he meets an age-appropriate competitor, Chaitanya Chopra, a socially-awkward spelling prodigy. Their relationship is allowed to flourish due to Chopra’s parents insisting he stay in coach class for its character-building potential.

Insults, quite often profane, are flung between the two individuals throughout the movie, yet somehow the pair manage to forge an unlikely friendship based on their mutual lack of family members who genuinely care about either one.

Definitely not a tale of Disney channelesque redemption and self-discovery, Bad Words is instead a romp through the world of behaving badly around children and their adult caregivers when they happen to be around, in public. The moments between

Reviewed by Lizzie Midyette Bad Words explains perfectly why it’s not really a good idea to orchestrate placing oneself back in time to recreate childhood experiences. Spelling bee loser Guy Trilby (Jason Bateman, also the director of the flick) exploits a loophole in the rules now that he is supposed to be a responsible grown-up, thus allowing him to become an adult competitor. Thankfully, he doesn’t mind that he never in fact completed Grade 8!

Accompanied by Jenny Widgeon (Kathryn Hann), an under-appreciated reporter paying his bills in return for an interview Trilby resolutely

Trilby and Chopra are beautiful in the inappropriateness that results from both individuals being unceremoniously abandoned and left to their own devices together. Trilby’s inability to form and maintain relationships outside of the bond with Chopra is hilariously portrayed on screen, adding to the lack of subtleties throughout.

There’s a simplicity in Bad Words that can’t be replicated. It doesn’t pretend to be anything it’s not, yet it has a highly watchable quality about it. The one criticism that could be made is that Bateman is someone predictable in his mannerisms, but that’s not what the movie is about. It’s a comedy, and the straightforward nature of it is where the magic comes from.

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Out & About Please call 250-341-6299 or e-mail us at info@cv-pioneer.com to enter your event in our FREE listings.

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Toby Theatre • July 15th - 19th, 8 p.m.: Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Also showing July 21st - 25th.

Friday, July 11th • 2 p.m.: Free concert by children’s musical entertainer, Mr. Mojo, at Columbia Garden Village - all ages welcome. More info at invermere.bclibrary.ca.

• 4 - 9 p.m.: Market on Main, Radium. Every Friday.

• 7 - 9 p.m.: John Cronin and Mac Walter perform at Music on Main, Radium. Music on Main is every Friday and Saturday throughout the summer.

Saturday, July 12th • 8 a.m.: Young Hearts Triathlon at Kinsmen Beach.

Ages 4 - 15. Visit heartoftherockiestri.ca.

• 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.: 7th annual BIG Book Sale at the Invermere Community Hall. All funds raised support library programs.

• 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Invermere Farmer’s Market, downtown Invermere.

• 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.: David James Veres introduces new work and creates live, on-site at Effusion Art Gallery.

New pieces on exhibition until Saturday, July 19th. Visit effusionartgallery.com.

• 6 - 8 p.m.: Parson Jazz 6-piece band performs at Casa Vino Wine Bar in Radium. No cover. Reservations recommended, call 250-341-5938.

• 7 - 9 p.m.: Stacy and Bud DeCosse perform at Music on Main, Radium.

• 7 - 9 p.m.: Legend Nights at Lakeshore Resort and

Campground. Listen to Ktunaxa legends as told by a First Nation Elder. Free, open to the public, traditional food available for purchase. Also July 26th and August 2nd, 23rd and 30th.

• 9 p.m.: Blues Riders Band at the Whitehouse Pub.

Sunday, July 13th • 8 a.m.: 32nd annual Heart of the Rockies Triathlon at James Chabot Provincial Park. Visit heartoftherockiestri.ca.

• 8 a.m.- 3 p.m.: Pinto Mountain: Scramble through Geologic time with Andrea Petzold. Hosted by Wildsight. $40/person. Visit wildnaturetours.ca.

Monday, July 14th • 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.: 12 hours Cooking Workshop with the Summit Youth Centre. Runs July 14th - 17th. To register, contact summit.centre@gmail.com or 250342-3033 before Monday July 14.

• 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.: Rocky Mountain Sports Camp.

Ages 6 - 12, no experience necessary. Runs July 14th 18th. $125/week or $30/day. Visit nerakmacd.wix.com/ summer-sports-camp.

Tuesday, July 15th • 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.: Adventure Radium. Ages 5-8 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m., Ages 8+ 1 - 3:30 p.m. Registration forms available online at radiumhotsprings.ca. $5 dropin fee/child, $25 summer fee/child, $50 family fee (3 or more). Runs Tuesday through Thursday, every week from July 2nd to August 21st.

• 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Eco Kids Adventure Play, a free drop-in program for children under 6 years. A caregiver must be present to supervise participating children.

Tuesdays, through to August 19th at Kinsmen Beach. Contact: Kalista Pruden (250) 270-2440 / EcoKidsAdventures@gmail.com.

• 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Windermere Valley Museum’s Summer Children’s Program: Doug Anikin, Athlete.

Join us for some fun and sporting events the old pioneer way. Admission by donation, ages 6-10. To register: 250-342-9769, wvmuseum@shaw.ca.

• 7 - 8:30 p.m.: Competent Composting workshop at the Community Greenhouse, hosted by Groundswell.

Monthly, April through September. $30. Registration is available online at groundswellnetwork.ca/events-calendar.

Wednesday, July 16th • 7 - 9 p.m.: Figure Drawing with Cathy Parkes at Pynelogs. Ages 18+, $10 fee at the door. Bring your

own drawing / painting supplies. Call 250-342-4423 for more info. Also runs July 30th.

Thursday, July 17th • 5 - 8 p.m.: Downtown Getdown and Evening Market in downtown Invermere. Evening market and live music every Thursday.

Friday, July 18th • 5 p.m.: Bullriding in the Rockies at the Invermere Curling Club. 5 p.m. Cowboy Dinner. 7:15 p.m.

Bullriding. Family Dance after the show, live music by Kixxsin. $30/adults, $20/students and seniors, available at Home Hardware, Tiffany’s Thredz, Brisco General Store, and Fairmont and Radium Mountainside Markets.

• 5 - 8 p.m.: Cameron Bird and Sandy Graves exhibition at Artym Gallery. Artists will be in attendance. Show continues until July 25th. Check out artymgallery.com.

• 6 - 9 p.m.: Acrylics for True Beginners workshop at Pynelogs, presented by Mirja Vahala. Continues Saturday and Sunday, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. $199. To register, contact Pynelogs: 250-342-4423, columbiavalleyarts. com. For more info: mirjavahalaartstudio.com.

Saturday, July 19th • 9 a.m.: Valley Appreciation Day in downtown Invermere. Free pancake breakfast until noon, live music, Gagne logging show, children’s activities, RONA cart races and market.

• 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Horseback Archery Competition at the Luxor Corrals. Also July 20th, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Spectators welcome, bring your own lawn chair. For more info, call 250-688-0280.

• 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Food Bank Foodraiser at Home Hardware. Bring a donation or purchase a hamper and “Cram the Cruiser”. Hampers by Valley Foods.

• 12 p.m.: Fundraiser for Zoey at the Whitehouse Pub. Toonie auction, BBQ, 6 holes of golf ($80/team of 4), drive-in movie “Grease” at dusk, and entertainment by Ted Alexander. Contact Crystal or Gracie at 250-342-9540.

• Slowly Down the Columbia: A Voyageur Canoe Trip with Daryl Bespflug. Hosted by Wildsight. For details and to register, visit wildnaturetours.ca.

• 7 p.m. - 12 a.m.: Party of the Century at Pynelogs. Art show and 100th birthday party for Pynelogs. Outdoor summer garden party. Dancing to live music, art raffle, cash bar and more. $100 ticket includes an original piece of art from the “100 Pieces to Celebrate 100” show. Visit columbiavalleyarts.com or call 250-342-4423.

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Surrender to the sounds of indie soul to get busy and dance.

Earlier in the day, an act just as lively, but with a slightly different twist, will be taking the stage at 4:30 The Invermere Music Festival is just around the cor- p.m. The Harpoonist and The Axe Murderer may be a bit ner, and if you haven’t already familiarized yourself with of an intimidating mouthful, but this deep down gritty the myriad of acts ready to burst out onto the main and blues duo will have you pining and smiling as their rich side stages down at Kinsmen Beach on Sunday, August repertoire makes its way into your eardrums.

3rd, allow us to Made up of make a couple of Shawn Hall (The introductions.

Harpoonist) and For those who Matthew Rogers have either heard (The Axe Murof, or in person, derer) and “armed the headlining with an arsenal act The Boom of harmonicas,” Booms, you will these two young know that their old souls will definame reflects the nitely open your way they take to eyes to how a full the stage at 9:15 band isn’t always p.m. Based in needed to create a Vancouver and full and complete formed out in the sound. woods on a tree Their musical planting job, the influences range band describes itfrom the iconic self as an alternasongwriting of tive funk or indie INDIE SUMMER — The Boom Booms are based out of Vancouver and describe Willie Dixon to soul, but whatever themselves as an alternative funk or indie soul group. They will be performing live the boundarythe adjectives it on stage at the Kinsmen Beach greenspace on Sunday, August 3rd. Photo Submitted pushing of Jack will be sure to get White and Danyou moving and dancing long into the evening. ger Mouse, but their sound is distinctly their own, smothThe band members, Aaron Ross (lead vocals/guitar), ered in greasy, gritty soul and imbued with funk. Hall Geordie Hart (bass/vocals), Sean Ross (vocals/cavaquin- provides the rousing, rugged vocals and blues harmonica, ho), Tom Van Deursen (electric guitar/vocals), Theo Vin- while Rogers rips on the guitar and pounds the skins with cent (percussion/vocals), and Richard Brinkman (drums), his feet. Their music is unapologetic. It slaps you in the make up the six-piece ensemble, whose debut album gar- face and makes you sweat like it’s a sticky, summer night. nered critical praise from the folk and roots experts down It cuts you to the core. in Nashville in 2008.

So don’t forget to grab your tickets and head on The group’s second album, Hot Rum, was so well- down to Kinsmen Beach on Sunday, August 3rd for the received it gained them second place in the Peak Perfor- Invermere Music Festival! mance Project, and now they are set to release a brand For more information about either of these bands new album for the summer of 2014, full of groovetastic and to purchase your tickets, please visit www.invermersound waves that will infect your very soul with the need emusicfest.com and follow the links.

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Canada’s vast landscape has been engaging and inspiring artists for 147 years. From the Algonquin School, more commonly known as the Group of Seven whose membership comprised such notable talents as Tom Thompson and Emily Carr, to today’s artistic torch bearers, our country’s ruggedness and beauty continues to exert its compelling influence.

And David James Veres is no exception to that influence.

Born in Calgary, Alberta in 1961, he completed his Bachelors BRINGING IT TO LIFE — David James Veres will be creating live, on-site at of Fine Arts in 1985 before experi- the Effusion Art Gallery on July 12th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Veres shapes, cuts menting with the unique flexibility and adheres cast acrylic pieces to his landscape surfaces.

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Initially drawn towards art’s Currently, Veres shapes, cuts and adheres cast more abstract quadrants, Veres explored the myriad of acrylic pieces to his landscape surfaces, creating threepossibilities, which led to a decade’s worth of invention. dimensional biomorphic forms that follow similar steps But it was aspirations on becoming a better landscape to that of casting in bronze or fibreglass. artist that took him on his present artistic journey ‘en The cast forms are then collaged in pieces, or enplein air’, sharpening his focus on capturing the beauty tirely onto the canvas, to create the textured surface and splendour set forth before him by Mother Nature. that completes the painting.

Always an avid hiker, canoeist and camper, painting Veres looks forward to the possibilities of pushing outdoors was for him a most comfortable fit, one that he this medium further into his current representational married to his burning desire to bring forth something work. By processing the subject matter differently, he new, which constantly manifests itself within his creations. creates his own pictorial vocabulary, one that describes “As a contemporary painter born in this country, I nature differently while concurrently opening new am continually searching for new forms of expression in lanes of insight. my work. The forms I seek both expand the act of paintSays the artist; “As artists, it is our instinct to reflect ing, and push the visual envelope of the Canadian land- on nature, and to interpret, capture, and create all that scape to new limits. Finding inspiration from the Group influences us.” of Seven and their contemporaries, I want my work to David James Veres will be creating live, on-site at the evoke a physical presence. The presence I seek out is one Effusion Art Gallery tomorrow (Saturday, July 12th) from that describes more of a manufactured process and one 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., so why not drop by to meet and mingle that is closely linked to sculpture,” he explains. with him as he brings his canvas to life!

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CHARITIES of the valley

The Columbia Valley is home to many not-for-profit organizations, service clubs and charities. All these groups continue to lead and assist programs and projects that enhance the lives of all valley residents. To the volunteers and supporters of our respected associations, we offer our thanks. A number of our local groups have provided updates on their various undertakings:

ICAN is an all-volunteer animal rescue society and registered charity in the Columbia Valley.

Based in Invermere, ICAN has assisted over 950 companion animals in this region since our first rescue in 2007.

Our primary focus is on rescuing and sheltering abandoned, lost and guardian-surrendered cats, kittens and other small animals along with guardian-surrendered puppies and dogs. We attend to their food, shelter, medical, behavioral and emotional needs and ensure they are spayed or neutered before they go to loving adoptive homes. Kittens and cats are housed in our no-kill, no-cage shelter while pregnant cats, very young kittens, dogs, puppies and those needing special care, are placed in foster homes.

Because preventing the birth of unwanted kittens and puppies is an obvious way to help reduce the number of homeless animals, ICAN practices pediatric spay/neuter and urges everyone to have their pets sterilized at an early age to prevent unwanted litters. Pet overpopulation is a community health and safety concern and one unaltered cat and her offspring has the potential to produce over 2,200 kittens in four years. We offer two programs to help with this issue. Spay/ Neuter Assist provides low-income companion animal guardians with financial assistance to have their pet altered and ensure that they are not contributing to overpopulation issues.

In our Kitten Crusade program, ICAN will accept a litter of kittens and the mother cat after the weaning period has ended; ICAN has the mother cat altered and returns her to the guardian free of charge. The kittens are also altered and adopted out to new guardians through ICAN’s adoption program.

ICAN has several other advocacy and education programs that benefit the valley. We give presentations to daycares and schools about responsible pet guardianship, take companion animals to visit with Seniors, hold monthly ICAN Kids Club meetings and use social media to educate people about the dangers of fireworks, hot cars, predators, and other animal health and safety concerns as well as posting regular updates and lost and found notices.

Everything ICAN does is accomplished by a small group of dedicated volunteers. Whether it is cleaning the facility, feeding the residents, fostering tiny kittens, transporting animals to the vet, assisting at fundraisers and events—we cannot do what we do without volunteers! In 2013, our volunteers logged over 11,000 hours, with many hours going unrecorded. Although our numbers and operations have steadily increased over the years, we still rely solely on these committed volunteers to keep the society running.

Interested in joining us? Contact ICAN at 250-341-7888 or email info@icanbc.com.

AN OPPORTUNITY TO “GIVE BACK” The Lake Windermere Ambassadors, a non-profit Society, require a volunteer with a financial background to act as their Treasurer. This opening on the Board of Directors provides a permanent or part-time resident of the Columbia Valley with a chance to have a measurable impact on the ecological health of Lake Windermere.

The Lake Windermere Ambassadors have a vision of an ecologically healthy Lake Windermere with balanced management approaches that support recreation and traditional uses, high fish and wildlife values, and economic prosperity in the region. The Lake Windermere Ambassadors direct lake water quality monitoring, restoration projects, lakeshore clean-ups, and community education about the ecology of the lake and how to become lake stewards.

The Board of Directors is comprised of people representing key community sectors including: business, government, First Nations, recreation, second homeowners, local residents, youth and non-government organizations. The Directors meet face-toface or by conference call monthly and review and approve activities that implement the Mission and Vision of the organization. The Treasurer reviews the Ambassadors’ accounts and banking on a monthly basis and acts as the liaison between the Society and its bookkeeper.

If you would like to be part of this innovative and rewarding community organization, please contact: Terry MacRitchie, Chair: info@lakeambassadors.ca • 250-341-6898

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Family Resource Centre

1317-7th Avenue, Invermere

250-342-5566 Fostering mental, social, physical and financial wellness in the Columbia Valley. cial wellness in the Columbia Valley. We use partnerships, knowledge, experience and innovation to encourage community and individual wellness in an accessible and supportive environment.

The Family Resource Centre provides support to individuals and families challenged with issues such as grief/ loss, affordable housing, divorce/separation, family support work, victim assistance, domestic violence support and counselling, life skills for youth with diverse abilities, respite, homelessness, suicide, unemployment and children who have been sexually abused to name a few.

Community support is vital in the viability of our agency to continue to support the residents of our community.

The evolution of what is now the Family Resource Center of Invermere, a registered society, with charitable status which owns and manages 2.3 million dollars in affordable housing assets. In operation since 1988, FRC has accumulated diversified knowledge and experience in service delivery, pooled in a dedicated team of professionals, volunteer board members and volunteers residing in the Columbia Valley. Our service area covers all communities from Canal Flats in the south to Spillimacheen in the north and west to Panorama. It is the only society in the Columbia Valley to offer such a wide range of services under one umbrella.

We believe the ability to create a healthy community depends upon the health of all community residents, and that all people are entitled to support to develop and maintain their health. Further to this we believe that clients have the right and capacity to determine how they would like to change their lives, and the strength to make those changes. To promote a healthy community, the Family Resource Centre team strives to meet community needs by providing diverse and accessible information, as well as confidential support services to anyone who seeks them. Counselling provided is supportive and educational.

The Family Resource Centre of Invermere aims to be a growing, learning, supportive place where people are comfortable seeking assistance in dealing with issues they face, or simply to drop in, share, learn and enjoy.

Our vision is to foster mental, social, physical and finan-

The programs delivered by our charity fall into two service delivery streams; families and individuals and women and children fleeing domestic violence. The following is a list of the services we currently provide through government contract (most of which we have delivered in excess of 25 years).

• Ministry of Children and Family Development - Family Support Work, Family & Individual Counselling, Youth Outreach, Life Skills Youth-Special Needs and Sexual Abuse Intervention Program for Children • Interior Health Authority - Youth Outreach • Ministry for Public Safety and Solicitor General– Children Who Witness Abuse, Women’s Outreach, Stopping the Violence Counselling for Women and the Columbia Valley Policed Based Victim Assistance Program • Columbia Basin Trust – Youth Coordination • Success by Six/Children First – Early Childhoor Coordination • BC Housing Authority - Women’s Information and Safe Homes and Affordable Rental Housing • Services Canada – Columbia Valley Second Stage and Transition Housing • Work BC/Canadian Mental Health East Kootenays – Columbia Valley Employment Centre • Health Canada – Employee Assistance Program for Kootenay National Park The other services we provide are fee based which in-

clude Community Counselling Service for those community members needing services not covered through government contracts; Employee Assistance Counselling for local businesses, parenting programs, Violence is Preventable and the Good Food Cooperative.

With grants and community donations we are able to create and maintain a lending library for our community covering a broad range of topics such as; Family Development, Special Needs, Adolescence, Parenting, Personal Growth and Legal.

All of these services are delivered with a client centered approach working in collaboration with other community service providers such as the local Ministry of Children and Family Development team, the Child and Youth Mental Health Counsellor, the School District staff, East Kootenay Addiction Services Society Counsellors, Ktunaxa Child and Family Services, local medical professionals, Public Health, RCMP, Adult Mental Health Clinicians, the Food Bank and Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy.

With a present operating budget of $900,000.00, the Family Resource Centre delivers the services from four separate facilities in our community with a compliment of 20 professional staff. Our present contracts require a level of professionalism achieved through a combination of university education in relevant Master, Degree, Diploma and Certificate programs and experience augmented with professional development to maintain best practice in the field of social work. The employees provide services through a number of modalities based upon the needs identified by our clientele.

With the expertise of our board and staff, we opened Ambiente – a furniture and home furnishings retail store with an interior design centre. This social enterprise is a registered corporation operating with the sole purpose to generate funds to support the services we deliver and fund additional services needed in our community.

The revenue generated from this business will result in a more diversified funding stream for our operation, creating stability for services we deliver. As the sole shareholder of Ambiente, the Family Resource Centre of Invermere (FRC) operates this subsidiary with a board of directors appointed by FRC. We are in the process of rebranding our organization to better reflect the work we provide, positioning ourselves in the community as leaders in the delivery of support and counselling services to families and individuals.

Watch for further details to come.

For further information on our organization call Pat Cope, Executive Director at 250-342-5566.

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Windermere Valley Musicians Who Care was formed by six founding members in the summer of 2013 and completed the first project with a sell-out of the Christmas in the Valley CD last December. A reprint has since been done and, for those that missed the first time, albums are available locally again.

Profits from that album were divided equally between the local Food Bank, which received $5,000, and initiatives dedicated to assisting musical growth in the valley.

CBAL is a registered non-profit charitable society.

CBAL supports the development of healthy learning communities throughout the Columbia Basin. Our goal is that each member of our community will have the basic skills necessary for lifelong learning. All programs are free of charge.

Literacy includes the reading, writing, speaking, listening, thinking and number skills we need at home, at work, and in our daily lives. We all have different levels of literacy skills in different situations.

CBAL offers several programs and services for adults and families, and works with others in the community to provide additional services for children and youth.

In the Windermere Valley, CBAL regularly offers: • Adult learning including one-to-one literacy tutoring, basic computer courses, financial literacy, and creative writing • Employment skills workshops (with the WorkBC Employment Services Centre) • Settlement Assistance for immigrants and refugees, including orientation to Canada and the community and referrals to community and government services and English language instruction • Family learning opportunities such as Baby Goose, and Parents Reading, Children Succeeding • One to One reading in schools, and other programs designed to help parents support school success • StrongStart Outreach program for families of children up to 6 years (with School District #6) • Books for Babies and Books for Toddlers in partnership with the Invermere Public Library, Early Childhood Development team and Public Health • A Book Under Every Tree book drive for holiday hampers (with The Christmas Bureau) • Annual Family Literacy Day celebration • Annual presentation of the Windermere Valley Community Literacy Award Many of our programs and services are delivered with the help of volunteers. We are always looking for individuals who would like to tutor English learners or adults improving their literacy skills. We provide extensive training and support to volunteers, no experience is necessary.

Katie Andruschuk, Community Literacy Coordinator kandruschuk@cbal.org • 250-688-2115 www.cbal.org

The Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley understands that from the time of a terminal illness diagnosis, clients and their families are on a journey. Many people assume Hospice assistance is only available when a client is at the end stage and palliative, however, we are available to support clients and their families from the time of diagnosis.

We are here to walk with you on this very personal journey.

Our trained volunteers come to you, wherever you may be.

We provide comfort, companionship and assist with legacy projects and resource materials.

For those needing support you can access our services directly or have your GP or Home Health Nurse fill out a referral form. If you are in a long term care facility, your residential care coordinator can fill out the form on your behalf.

For those needing a quiet place to come, sit and reflect or if you are needing support materials concerning end of life or bereavement, please visit our office and peruse our safe space library. We have books that can help shed light and offer hope. We are in Frater Landing at 926- 7th Ave. Our office hours are 12-4 Monday through Friday or by appointment.

If you are interested in joining our team either as a member or as a volunteer, we would love to hear from you.

Volunteer opportunities include: • Bereavement visitor or group facilitator • Visitor for client and/or family • Event volunteer • Event coordinator • Blanket butterfly • Office Assistant (including data entry and library support) • Billeting a hospice family • Serving on one of the board committees: Business Planning Committee Education Committee Events Committee (Gala, Barn Dance and/or Tree of Lights) Finance Committee Fundraising Committee • Serving on the board Please contact us at 250-688-1143 or info@hospicesocietycv.com

In keeping with its mission statement, “Dedicated to the promotion, development and growth of music and musicians in the Windermere Valley”, Musicians Who Care recently purchased 25 Ukuleles for the Windermere Elementary School Music Program.

The latest project is an album titled Songwriters in the Valley, and it features 22 tracks written and performed by local musicians.

50% of the proceeds from CD sales will help to provide a state-of-the-art sound system for the performing arts’ facility at the valley’s new community center.

This sound system will be used, not only for music, but also for a wide range of events that may include: • • • • • • •

Theatrical performances Dance performances Weddings Speeches/presentations Conferences Meetings Public address for sports events

Everyone in the valley will at some point benefit from the use of this equipment. This community center has been talked about for some time now, and it is finally in the planning stages – this is happening! The community’s excitement and support on projects such as these have become the key to our community’s successes with cultural and artistic infrastructures.

What makes this double album of quality music even more remarkable is that it comes from a resident population of only 10,000 people.

The album features some amazingly talented writer/ performers, from as young as 13, to seasoned musicians in their late 60s; who all combine to make this an eclectic and engaging listen.

This double album can be purchased for $20 at various valley retail locations.

Windermere Valley Musicians Who Care is a 100% not-for-profit group of musicians who fund local initiatives.

For more information email: info@musicianswhocare.ca Windermere Valley

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Celebrity Artist Challenge: competitor no. 2 Scotia who’s living in poor health. Delta will be celebrating her 60th birthday this summer, and the glass work will serve as an ideal gift to the one whose story inspired the vase’s creative elements. Delta’s sister, Jackie, works from the East Coast as Dee’s designer for For the next round in the Celebrity Artist Challenge, Radium Hot Springs mayor her printing business, Palliser Printing. Dee invited Jackie to be part of the project, who Dee Conklin has teamed up with the glass blowers at then helped design the vase. Dee will be visiting the two Bavin Glassworks in Invermere. in August to surprise Delta with the gift on her birthday.

“There’s such a strong element of artism,” Dee said.

“We felt honoured that we were chosen by the mayor “You can express so much through glass blowing.” of Radium; and I don’t think the other mediums stand a In collaboration with glassblowers Ryan Bavin, Pat chance,” said Ryan. “She was really good for a first-timer Bavin and Leah Duperrault, Dee created a handblown — she did a great job providing us with direction.” glass vase. It’s a combination of magenta and cyan, and “I’ve known Ryan since I moved to the valley 11 was named “The Delphine” after a close friend of hers. years ago,” said Dee. “He was fairly young then – it’s been Through a consultation at the glass studio, the team a real joy to watch him become as talented as his father.” at Bavin meshed Dee’s creative ideas with the structures The Celebrity Artist Challenge is pitting the creativity needed to blow a vase. Dee shared her story about Delof the mayors in the valley (the others being Gerry Taft in phine, which inspired the shape and colour scheme that Invermere and Ute Juras in Canal Flats) against one another. the Bavins helped her bring to life.

Through teamwork with valley-based artists, all three have “She was amazing,” Leah said of the Radium mayor. entered a piece of work into the contest, which awards the On the morning of Tuesday, May 27th, the four were winning mayor with $500 to support the charity of their in the workshop to make the Delphine into a reality. The choice. The funding that will support a charitable organizarigorous process (routine for the team at Bavin) required tion was donated by Wende Brash. The winner will be anthe Bavins’ blazing-hot furnace, inside which a slab of molnounced at the Tour of the Arts on Sunday, August 3rd. Dee ten glass was repeatedly heated, while the soon-to-be-vase has selected ICAN (Invermere Companion Animal Netwas cut and belted into shape between visits to the furnace. work) as her charity. Similar to a municipal election, there “I was blown away by how it came together,” said Dee. CHALLENGE HEATS UP — Radium mayor Dee Conk- are many different attributes for voters to consider: the qualThe inspiration for her work of art formed shortly lin (centre) works with Ryan Bavin (left), Leah Duperrault ity and appeal of the finished products, the charitable recipi(right) and Pat Bavin (missing) on May 27th to design a ent chosen by each mayor, or maybe the personality of your after learning that she would be able to keep it.

“So I made sure it would be given away to somebody vibrant vase, which will serve both as Dee’s entry into the local or favourite mayor. But unlike municipal elections, the CV Arts Celebrity Artist Challenge, as well as a heartfelt Celebrity Artist Challenge is more of a plutocracy, and voters special,” she said.

Photo by Dan Walton can cast as many ballots as they can afford.

Dee has a friend named Delta from Liverpool, Nova gift for an ill friend.

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff

. . . ‘Pioneering’ on page 5 To figure out how to make pilots and their gear land safely, the dynamics of free falling were studied

by Geoffrey in the 1950s; and, according to Geoffrey, an exciting example of how many of the same principles are still being dealt with today is Felix Baumgartner, who was the first and only human to break the sound barrier without propulsion in 2012.

A large challenge Felix faced was figuring out how to stabilize the spinning force caused during a free fall.

That same problem, to a lesser degree, was experienced by Geoffrey in the 1950s while working in the deserts of Libya with access to some of the world’s earliest digital tehnology, the research team used three cameras to take the most accurate measurements of spinning observed during test drops (dummies were being used). And through trial and error, they were able to figure out how pilots could make the ambitious landings safely.

During his time off as a flying doctor, Geoffrey and his colleagues took up a new hobby — gliding.

There were only five or six clubs in the country at the time, as the sport was less than 20 years old. (Gliding originally became popular in Germany in the 1930s when the country was prevented from owning a surplus of airplanes because of sanctions resulting

from the First World War.) But Geoffrey had to put his gliding hobby on the shelf after 1960, as a new career opportunity had come out of the blue. As a complete surprise, Geoffrey received a letter from the Canadian Government (Defence Research Board) inviting him to single-handedly establish a new aerospace medical research unit at a Canadian university. McGill University was awarded the tender for the program, and Geoffrey found himself on a flight to Montreal the following year.

He arrived in Canada just in time for the Space Age, and, through his position at McGill, was one of the pioneers to study manoeuvrability in a zerogravity environment. Working in tandem with a newly-formed space agency called NASA, he found himself sharing his discoveries with and training some of the world’s first astronauts.

The laboratory he immigrated to Canada to start up — the McGill Aerospace Medical Research Unit — has since been expanded and is still very active today.

Geoffrey spent 30 years as a professor at McGill before his retirement. Now a resident of Calgary, and now an active adjunct professor of clinical neurosciences at University of Calgary, Geoffrey recently booked a week’s worth of lessons at the Invermere

Soaring Centre, which spanned the end of June until beginning of July.

He’s maintained a sharp memory, and presents in conversation a witty sense of clarity that is characteristic of someone decades younger than his 91 years.

Out of enthusiasm for keeping his mind active, Geoffrey figured it could be useful to reactivate the neurons that were used in the 1950s when he first tried gliding.

“That was an awful lot of learning again,” he said. “Some things are the same as they were before, but the details of controlling the gliders have changed.”

He was trained by 22-year-old Chris Hildebrandt from the Soaring Centre, and stayed at the Mountainview Bed and Breakfast in Invermere.

The scenery he witnessed was unbelievably beautiful, he said, citing a tour of the Bugaboos in particular. Geoffrey spent about ten hours combined in the air, taking three to four flights each day.

With his gliding skills sharp again, Geoffrey has no intention to stop learning — or relearning — anytime soon.

He was never musically inclined before the 2000s, but since turning 80, Geoffrey’s begun learning how to play the piano and violin.

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YOUR MONEY

The economic value of volunteerism Canadians love to volunteer, and it shows. All one has to do is look around and they will see the positive effects that volunteerism has made in their community, and the rest of the world.

Not only does volunteering one’s time or expertise reap big rewards in people’s lives and towns, it also has a positive impact on the economy. Here is a snapshot of the economic value of volunteerism in Canada and around the world.

Economic value in Canada According to the Canada Survey of Giving, Volunteering and Participating by Statistics Canada, Canadians contributed about 2.1 billion hours volunteering in 2010. This time was shared among more than 13.3 million Canadians. For scale, 2.1 billion hours is about the equivalent of 1.1 million full-time jobs, or eight per cent of full-time jobs in Canada.

As a rough estimate of economic value, consider this: the average hourly wage in Canada is $24. 24, multiplied by 2.1 billion is 50.4 billion. Therefore, it could be argued that hiring people to do both the skilled and unskilled work of volunteers would cost charities, nonprofit organizations, service clubs and other entities over $50 billion per year.

Fifty billion dollars is equivalent to about three per cent of Canada’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP); approximately the size of Manitoba’s economy. If the value

of volunteer work were a company, on the basis of market capitalization, it would be comparable to the largest firms on the S&P/TSX Composite exchange. In fact, it would be the fifth largest company in Canada, between Suncor Energy and CN Rail!

Global economic value Measuring economic value on a global scale is even more staggering. According to a 2011 study published in the Annals of Public and Cooperative Economics, 971 million people volunteer somewhere in the world each year.

To put this into perspective, if all the volunteers in the world lived in the same country, they would have the second-largest population in the world, second only to China. The country’s GDP would be a staggering $1.35 trillion U.S. This would make the volunteer country the seventh largest economy in the world, between France and Canada.

Benefits of volunteering According to a recent BMO study, 53 per cent of Canadians believe that volunteering helps improve social cohesion and socio-economic outcomes in communities.

Invermere is no exception, with a strong volunteer base across diverse efforts such as illness research and prevention, accessibility, animal welfare, and youth sports.

Giving one’s time and expertise also benefits the

volunteer. While some might argue volunteering is just free labour, others see it as a way to advance skills or provide selfless acts that allow them to give back to others, or the community.

Volunteering is also largely seen as a great way to improve the social fabric of a town. Those who participate have the unique opportunity to make new friends and meet others with similar interests, while helping to improve the community or world.

Final thoughts Though it may seem straightforward, it’s difficult to assign a dollar value to volunteering, namely because the benefits of volunteering goes far beyond money. Despite this, numerically quantifying at least some of the value of volunteerism can help demonstrate its societal and economic importance.

With an annual value in excess of $50 billion in Canada or $1.35 trillion U.S. worldwide, it’s clear that the effect of volunteerism is almost immeasurable. It’s also apparent that only a fraction of the good work done through volunteers would actually take place if all the work was paid. It’s hard to imagine what life would be like for all of us if that were the case.

If you would like to volunteer your time and skills, there are many options. Speak with your friends and neighbours about the various non-profit organizations, charities and service clubs in your area to find a good fit.

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WildSafeBC

By Kara Haugseth WildSafeBC Co-ordinator Wildlife Sightings in and around our communities: • A black bear was spotted on Jackson Avenue in Radium Hot Springs on June 24th • A cougar was sighted on Forsters Landing Road in Radium Hot Springs on June 24th Although July and August are slower months for bear activity, it is important to remember that wildlife sightings and conflict can still occur outside peak seasons. This is particularly significant in mountain communities like ours that are located in desirable habitat for bears, cougars, and the animals they prey on. WildSafeBC would like to remind the valley that all sightings should be reported to the RAPP line at 1-877-9527277. Many citizens I have spoken with are hesitant to call in sightings as they are afraid the animal will be trapped or destroyed. In truth, these are last resort options that are only carried out if the conflict involves a matter of public safety. Calling in each sighting aids in preventative measures so that animals do not become habituated and conflict is avoided in the first place.

One step many B.C. communities are

taking in order to properly manage wildlife conflict is the achievement of “Bear Smart” status. This program was developed by the Ministry of Environment in order to help communities with preventative solutions to human/bear conflict. Naramata recently became B.C.’s sixth community to be awarded with this status. Kamloops, Whistler, Squamish, Lions Bay and Port Alberni all have obtained this status. The six requirements to become “Bear Smart” are: • Preparing a bear hazard assessment of the community and surrounding area.

• Preparing a human-bear conflict management plan designed to address bear hazards and land use conflicts.

• Revising planning and decision-making documents to be consistent with the human-bear conflict management plan.

• Implementing a continuing education program, directed at all sectors of the community.

• Developing and maintaining a bearproof municipal solid waste management system.

• Implementing Bear Smart bylaws prohibiting feeding bears, whether as a result of intent, neglect, or irresponsible management of attractants.

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Summer starts here Clockwise from top right: The 6th annual Stampede Breakfast fundraiser in Radium on Friday, July 4th saw the Radium volunteer fire department, with help from Fire’D Up, feed dozens of hungry folks, including this happy youngster who was thrilled at the chance to sit inside a fire truck (Photos by Kristin McCauley); In the 2014 Canadian DH Mountain Bike Canada Cup at Panorama on July 5th and 6th, Nat McGrath from Invermere (#707) placed 1st in the U19 citizen class, with Max Younk from Invermere (#708) hot on his heels placing second in the same category. Visit www.uci.ch under “Mountain bike” for results from the competition (Photos by Dave McGrath); Los Morenos brought their Gypsy Kings-influenced world beat tunes to Edgewater on Saturday, July 5th for the Steamboat Mountain Music Festival (Photo by Dan Walton); Fraser Smith and his sister Kyla manned the Windermere Valley Musicians Who Care booth at the festival, selling copies of the group’s newly released Songwriters in the Valley double-CD (Photo by Nicole Trigg); Edgewater trio Sheberdean entertained festival-goers in between acts (Photo by Dan Walton); The Cumberland Brothers foot-stomping harmonies were the perfect complement to the festival’s outdoor mountain setting (Photo by Nicole Trigg).

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Editor’s note: This is part one of a two-part submission by Ernst W. Schneider in response to Pioneer columnist Arnold Malone’s recent columns on the benefits of genetically modified (GM) crops that appeared in the June 13th and 20th issues.

GM crops are promoted as a way of solving world hunger. Nothing is further from this. The majority of GMOs (genetically modified organisms) are engineered to tolerate herbicides or to express a pesticide. They mostly go into biofuels, animal feed, and processed food — all products for affluent countries that have nothing to do with the food needs of the poor and hungry.

Hunger, in any case, is not caused by a lack of food in the world. It is a problem of distribution and poverty. Poor people have no money to buy food, and increasingly, no land on which to grow it. More hardships are caused by today’s financial speculation in food commodity markets than any crop technique can ever rectify.

It is estimated that 30 to 50 per cent (or approximately two billion tons) of all food produced is lost before it hits a human stomach. The world’s current food production could feed everybody if the food would ever arrive there. Poor nations don’t starve for lack of drought-resistant GM crops. They starve for lack of land rights for small farmers, political stability, fairer markets, education about sustainable food production and reproductive health. Only investment in these areas holds the key to feeding regions in need.

GMO proponents claim that genetic engineering is just an extension of natural plant breeding. They say that GM crops are no different from naturally bred crops, apart from the inserted foreign GMO gene. This is misleading. Genetic engineering is completely different from natural breeding and poses different risks.

Natural breeding can only take place between closely related forms of life (i.e. cats with cats, not cats with dogs; wheat with wheat, not wheat with tomatoes or fish). In this way, the genes that carry information for all parts of the organism are passed down the generations and mutations get weeded out, or succeed in the million-years-old process we know as evolution.

It can not be stressed enough. The unintended, uncontrolled mutations that occur during the GMO process are especially dangerous because they are irreversible.

Even the worst chemical pollution dimin-

ishes over time as the pollutant is degraded by physical and biological mechanisms.

GMOs are living organisms.

Once released into the ecosystem, they do not degrade and cannot be recalled, but multiply in the environment and pass on their GMO genes to future generations.

GMO corporations and the U.S. government have designed the GMO regulatory process around the world, and especially the U.S. and Canadian governments are removing any hurdles to flush more money into foreign-based corporations like Monsanto, Bayer, Dow and Syngenta.

The environmental hazards associated with GM crops are plentiful. Most recently highlighted is the unprecedented shrinkage of pollinator populations, especially in industrial farmed areas. Eighty-seven of the leading 115 food crops are dependent on animal pollinators, contributing to 35 per cent of global food production.

The GM plant is grown herbicideready (genetically modified to be resistant to herbicides), but this isn’t the case for anything else that comes in touch with the chemicals. It is not possible to design a toxin to be genetically engineered into corn or other plants that kills only crop-damaging pests while remaining harmless to all other related insects or the soil. Just as mosquitoes developed DDT resistance, insects become resistant to GM crops. Pest always find a way to adapt. Preventing the evolution of resistance is not possible. Nature abhors a vacuum. If one pest is eliminated, another one moves in. You can either work in balance with nature, or fight nature.

One of the greatest promises of the agri-bio industry — that GM crops would reduce the use of chemicals — is untrue.

Pesticide use has steadily increased from the time genetically engineered crops were introduced back in 1996.

GMO technology is not a solution for farmers, the hungry, or the poor. In just 20 years, it has already shown dramatic negative effects on the environment. It does not create better yields or better taste and the beneficial traits in GM crop (i.e. drought resistance) attributed to genetic modification usually stem from varieties that farmers and supporting organizations have achieved over many years using conventional breeding techniques.

Ernst W. Schneider is an entrepreneur, aviator and convinced permaculturist, and has lived in Invermere and the Kootenays since 1998.

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ACADEMIC ACHIEVER — Megan Kinley accepts the Governor General’s Award from DTSS principal Darren Danyluk at the 2014 graduation ceremony on June 26th.

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By Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff Awarded to the student graduating with the highest average from a high school, approved college or university program, the Governor General’s Academic Medals have recognized the outstanding scholastic achievements of students in Canada for more than 140 years.

For the 2013 year, Megan Kinley has been awarded for having the highest average in her graduating class at David Thompson Secondary School.

“It’s really exciting to see all the hard work pay off,” said Megan. “It was really cool to be part of something Canadawide because people are receiving these all over from the Governor General.”

A letter addressed from Rideau Hall (the official residence and workplace of every governor general since 1867) was, for her, the most exciting part of the award, said Megan.

The former DTSS grad has just completed a year at Quest University in Squamish. While she loved her first year of university, Megan has plans to take next year off to travel, with Eastern Europe as the foremost destination on her mind.

“I’m still not sure what I want to do academically,” she said. “I think travelling is a really cool way to explore different options.”

Megan’s advice to younger students is to stay passionate.

“If it’s something you really enjoy doing, it’s worth the dedication and the effort to get there.”

Celebrating golf excellence in Edgewater Edgewater Hilltop Par 3 golf course owners George and Jeanette Lautrup celebrated 20 years of operations and the opening of a new RV Park on June 29th.

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By Eloise Berry Friends of the Library The BIG Book Sale is happening this Saturday, July 12th at the Invermere Community Centre from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Friends of the Library have, again, amassed an amazing number of gently used books in every genre.

There are books on History, Mystery, Cooking, Healthy Living, Popular Authors, Best Sellers, Canadian History, Sports, Biographies, Novels, Non-Fiction, Children and Teen Literature.

Adults and children can be guaranteed of finding treasures to take home. On those lazy, rainy summer afternoons, you can get lost in a wonderful book. Look for your favourite au-

thors or try a new author that you have heard about. The library benefits because the money raised by The BIG Book Sale is used to buy more new books that you, the reader can borrow from your library. The money also goes towards library programs that are offered to children and adults alike.

Be sure to come early for the best selection.

The Invermere Library Staff is also hosting a children’s craft area during the sale.

Visit the Invermere Public Library Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The library is closed Sundays and Mondays. Find out more by visiting invermere.bclibrary.ca.

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Surf Taco and the Cluck Norris, there is no denying that Leo Burrito is savvy to what people want.

Leo Burrito, the trendy new Mexican “We try to please everyone, from the restaurant located beside Gerry Gelati’s in meat lover, to the vegetarian, to the vegan.

Radium, is on fire, with its fresh ingredi- We have all kinds of options including gluents and “from scratch” methods. Inspired ten free — people tell us that their picky owner Crystal Leonard and her partner kids enjoy the tacos.”

Stuart Cope started out with a passion for Their specialty is the burrito, which Mexican cooking. includes a hardy “We make feeding of rice, everything from beans, and salsa. scratch, whether “One of our top it’s slow cooking sellers is the Mole, the meats, or uswhich features ing the freshest of chocolate, roastproduce,” said Ms. ed tomatoes and Leonard on her flaspices.” vourful creations.

Of the recomA year ago, the mended flavours entrepreneur took in the house, the her friends’ advice Surf Taco, is listed BIG TACOS ­­— Stuart Cope, left, and Crystal when they sugas one of the favouLeonard are all smiles as they proudly show off their gested she open a rites and top sellers new Mexican restaurant. Photo by Erin Knutson business after marwith its original velling at her delicious food on Taco Tues- mango pickled salsa and battered tilapia. days. The passionate chef had been feeding Much of Leo Burrito was inspired by a friends her experimental tacos for awhile, trip to Mexico and an excitement and love and the feedback was extremely positive. of the ethnic food, which translates into all “They loved the tacos,” commented of their creations. Boasting a bright and reMs. Leonard. laxed atmosphere, Leo Burrito is licensed so After initially sharing the space with people can enjoy drinks on the patio, or a Safta’s, she eventually took over with her gelati from next door. partner Stuart when Safta’s moved to In“People spend hours here with the vermere. Since opening two months ago, nearby mini golf, the gelati, and the patio,” the reviews have been nothing but good. said Ms. Leonard.

People in the valley are raving about the Leo Burrito can be reached at 778wholesome and fun food at Leo Burrito. 527-4999 and is located at 4591 Highway With clever and creative names like the 93 in the Village of Radium Hot Springs.

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. . . ‘Becoming’ on page 21 The District of Invermere has already taken many steps in the process of achieving Bear Smart status, the first being a bear hazard assessment of the community that was conducted in 2012.

WildSafeBC provides the continuing education required by the Bear Smart Program, and the district has already adopted bylaws to help manage attractants (for example, putting garbage out no earlier than 8 a.m. on collection day).

Achieving the designation of Bear Smart will have the benefits of: • Greater safety in the community, as the number of bears and other wildlife attracted to unmanaged garbage decreases.

• A decrease in the number of bears

destroyed by the conservation officers, RCMP, and private individuals.

• A decrease in the number of bears translocated.

• A decrease in property damage.

• A decrease in resources expended in dealing with human-bear conflicts.

Keeping in mind the main goal of prevention through attractant management, we can all work together as a community to achieve this status.

Kara Haugseth is the WildSafeBC Community Co-ordinator and can be contacted at 250-688-056, invermere@ wildsafebc.com or radium@wildsafebc. com. For more solutions, check out the WildSafeBC website at www.wildsafebc. com, and the “WildSafeBC Columbia Valley” Facebook page.

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One of the Columbia TRAIL ALLIANCE Valley’s finest trails is the Kloosifier Trail, located on the Toby Bench just beside Invermere.

COLUMBIA With stunning views of Invermere andVALLEY the Toby Creek Canyon, the Kloosifier, at approximately eight kilometres in length, is a great trail for just about any level of mountain biker, hiker or trail runner.

Named in honour of popular local cyclist Erwin Kloos, who passed away tragically due to cancer a few TRAIL ALLIANCE years ago, the trail has been under the management — delegated through the B.C. Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations — of the Columbia Valley Cycling Society (CVCS) since 2011.

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more advanced cyclists and some built-up bermed corners, which makes the cross country trail unique in the valley. And all trail features can be safely ridden around, if that’s not your thing.

This year, the Kloosifier will make up a stage portion of the new Singletrack 6 multi-day mountain bike race.

Riders from all over the world will travel to southeast B.C. to sample the excellent riding — like the Kloosifier Trail — available right here in our backyard.

Free maps of the Kloosifier and other Columbia Valley trails are available at Bicycle Works, Columbia Cycle, Crazy Soles running store, and both the Columbia Valley and Radium Chambers of Commerce.

To get to the Kloosifier Trailhead, take Panorama Road out of Invermere and up the first large hill out of town (called Peter’s Hill). Parking is available in a small meadow to the right just after summiting Peter’s Hill — look for the trail kiosk. The trail begins immediately across Panorama Road. For more cycling information, visit www.columbiavalleycyclingsociety.org or like us on Facebook.

This week’s column was written by Adrian Bergles with the Columbia Valley Cycling Society, part of the Columbia River Greenways Alliance, a non-profit organization working to develop a network of trails in the Columbia Valley. Visit www. greenways.ca. Happy Trails!

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Fresh old ideas

By Arnold Malone Pioneer Columnist Tourists can ask a lot of questions. I know because from time-to-time I am one.

When visiting other places, we dump a load of questions on the innocent.

Often the questions are about matters that have surrounded the locals for a lifetime. Such locals may never have pondered why something happened or how it got there. It is part of their landscape and it is today as it has always been.

In most businesses, persons are trained for a task. In the tourism industry, the whole community are the ambassadors.

Tourist promoters are the persons who fuel your car, serve your meals, sell novelties, and clean your hotel rooms. It is they who are called upon to answer: “How much of the cave is underground?” “Do I need to wear protective clothing at Radium Hot Springs?” and “No, there isn’t any agriculture on the Columbia Ice Fields.”

Tourists are a curious lot and they will innocently ask questions based on far away experiences. In a tourist location like the Columbia Valley, it would be wonderful if everyone would promote the sights, activities and wonders of the region. To be a good tourist advocate, we need to see the valley as visitors do — a wonderland of splendour.

Simply put, everyone who talks with a tourist has an opportunity to excite.

One of our easily missed attractions is the marvel of space. Today, most of the world’s populations live in large urban communities. I once had the opportunity to be with an awestruck Japanese business group in the flatlands south of Hanna, Alberta. A location where one never knows if that shimmer in the distance is the horizon or if one’s eyesight just ran out.

Imagine being from Tokyo, which has a population of over thirteen million. There, the human density is so great that pushers are hired to shove passengers onto trains and busses. Now, imagine them standing on top of Panorama look-

ing across a vast vista, alone with the beating of their heart, as space becomes everything.

A good tourist promoter should be good at giving directions. There is a difference between the map and the territory.

The territory is all the trees, grass, pebbles, boulders, buildings and power line poles. The map is a set of lines and dots.

When giving directions, be a lot more like the map and a lot less like the territory. Once you get past three or four twists in your directions, you are no longer helpful.

The worst directions I ever received were in Dublin, Ireland. As best I am able to remember, here is the abbreviated version: Me: “Can you direct me to the South County Motel?”

Irishman: “Indeed, indeed, yee will take this road right here and go up beyond that hill, I dare say, three four kilometres, till you get to Shannon O’Sullivan’s house. My goodness that poor woman, her husband up and dying and leaving her with all those kids. You will know her place, it has all those flowers out front, my goodness how that woman can work.”

“Anyway, turn left there. Go some distance now until you come to Dennis O’Rouke’s meat market, at first I didn’t think he would make it in the business but now he seems be doing alright. Well right there yee take a right. Proceed until yee come to the main road then turn left and stay true to the road until yee are nearly out of Dublin and the South County Motel is on your left. I tell yee, yah can’t miss it.”

I hired a taxi.

Tourists are additional bread and butter in our valley, so embrace them as they sure beat smokestacks, grinding machines and chemicals, and there is no chance the tourists will stay at home and mail us the money.

Arnold Malone served as MP for Alberta’s Battle River and Crowfoot ridings from 1974 through 1992. He retired to Invermere in 2007.

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A special person, A special face, Someone we love, And can’t replace.

Never selfish, Always kind, These are the memories, He left behind.

Wayne David Dunlop October 24th, 1939 to July 5th, 2014

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Wayne David Dunlop at the age of 74 while on vacation in Estacada, Oregon.

Wayne is survived by his sons, Mark, Bruce (Jennifer), and Scott (Julia) and his grandchildren Sierra, Cooper, Ryker, Ryan and Rylee.

There will be no service as per Wayne’s wishes.

Always remembered, always loved..

Your family, Sheila and the kids!

S OBITUARY S Ruth Alvina Marlene (Bjorkman) White

Larry worked in construction, building private and commerical buildings from Fairmont to Radium. In later years, he worked in the beautification of Radium, taking pride in the work that he and Justin had completed.

To acknowledge his love of Radium, he was sent off in a celebration of his life that was held at the Radium Seniors Hall, Thursday, July 3rd, 2014.

Ruth passed away peacefully in the East Kootenay Regional Hospital in her seventy seventh year. Born in Canal Flats in 1936, Ruth married John, the love of her life in 1954. Ruth and John had five children, who gave them nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, their children were their whole world. Ruth devoted her life to her family, and to Ruth anyone that came to her home was family, always offering a warm meal, a place to sleep and never hesitating to speak her mind when she thought you needed to hear it.

In her younger years Ruth was an avid bowler, spending her winters at the bowling alley, and as soon as the sun was shining and there was no snow on the ground you would find Ruth with her fishing pole, camping at the lake. Ruth lived her life to the fullest, and made each moment count, especially when it came to her grandkids, who always knew they could count on her to be there for anything, never missing a big moment in their lives. Well known within her communities, Ruth was never a stranger when someone needed a hand, or a homemade cookie. Ruth will be greatly missed by those she has left behind, and whose lives she has touched. Devoted wife to the late John White, beloved Mother of Betty (Ed), Doug (Wendy), Debbie (Mike), Darrell (Karen) and Don (Jodie), proud Grandmother of Tammy (Sean), Melody (Vincent), Michael (Joanne), Stephanie, Bailey, Kelsie (Devon), Rylee, Seth and Olivia, proud Great-Grandmother of Kennedi, Zakk, Ava, Zoe and Dylan. Ruth was predeceased by her loving son-in-law Frank (Betty/Tammy) and her husband John.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Larry’s memory at Kootenay Savings Credit Union, Invermere or Radium branch. Account # 98780

Ruth’s family would like to extend their gratitude for those at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital for the care and time given to her during her hour of need.

Larry Arnold Nielsen September 4th, 1959 - June 26th, 2014

In the early hours of June 26th, 2014, Larry was taken suddenly from his family at the age of 54. Larry was born on September 4th, 1959 in Castlegar, B.C. to Hartvig and Hilde Nielsen. He was raised in Kelowna, B.C. with his sister Doris and brother David.

Larry came to the valley in 1978, he met and married Pam Nixon in 1979. They had three children Justin (Charity), Nissa Nyx (Scott Storvik) and Whitney. He left behind his three grandchildren, Gabryle and Brooklynne Nielsen, Morrison James Storvik and also Presley (the dog). Many loving aunties, nieces and nephews are also left to mourn him.

Just a reminder… The classified deadline is 12 noon Tuesday.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Ruth’s honour to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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Garage Sale - 1741 - 9th Ave, Invermere, Saturday July 12th, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - baby items, household, garden, sports, antiques, collectibles and more.

Narcotics Anonymous meeting now available. Thursdays at 8 p.m. Call 250-342-1071 for more info.

July 12th, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., 1411– 13th Ave., Invermere. Household items, sports Equip., DVD’s and games, books, lots of baby girl clothes and toys and more!

Jeers to the people who were walking around with open liquor/ beer at the Canada Day fireworks.

It’s not allowed during the day time and it’s not allowed at night time as I recall.

Moving sale: 7474 River Crest Road Radium. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday July 12 and 19th.

CHEERS & JEERS

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Awesome Canada Day fireworks; gets better every year. Jeers to all the people who came intoxicated, stay home next time.

Al-Anon. Are you concerned about or affected by someone else’s drinking?

If so, please join us. Al-Anon meets EVERY Monday in Invermere at 7:15 p.m. at the Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church, 712 – 12th Ave (behind the Invermere hospital). For information, please call 250-3428255.

Massive jeers to all of so-called friends and neighbours! Didn’t have annual July 1.BBQ because I had to work and noticed that you had a party and neglected an invite our way. SAD,SAD,SAD. Guess we are only welcome into your world when it serves you! Boy, do I feel used!

S IN MEMORIAM S Kenneth (Kenny) Falk Sorensen September 27th, 1963 to July 15th, 2010 I give you this one thought to keep, I am with you still – I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow, I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you awaken in morning’s hush, I am the swift, uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight.

I am the soft stars that shine at night.

Do not think of me as gone – I am with you still – in each new dawn.

With all our love, forever in our hearts,

Mommy, Jo-El & Justin, Bente, Jette-Gus & Dylan, Tom-Gwen & Jessica

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STORAGE

A universe of cheers to Gary and Stan Oja of Horsethief Hideout for putting on the best event in the valley, hands down! From little kids to the elderly, all love the bikes and the music is always fantastic. You guys rock!

Jeers to the two very intoxicated young ladies who broke their beer bottles by Lambert Pharmacy on their way to watch fireworks. Didn’t know alcohol was allowed while walking on streets at any time.

CHEERS to the neighbours of the Steamboat Mountain Music Festival who came over to pay for tickets even though enjoying the music from your own decks and yards. We appreciate your support!

Cheers to Ivan at Kool Country Towing for helping a family to get back on the road after their vehicle was towed after an accident on Monday. Your kindness is very much appreciated!

STORAGE SPACE – assorted sizes, easy access, immediate availability, long-term or short-term. Deck Properties Warehouse, Industrial Park: 250-342-3166.

69th wedding anniversary CHEERS to John & Laura. The reason you lasted this long is the 2 angels you raised!

Cheers to the Giving Back Community Golf Tournament, sponsored by the Windermere Valley Golf Course and The Valley Echo, for donating the profits this year to the Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley!

Cheers to the jeers about the jeers to GMOS. Scolding someone for having an opinion and then writing that people are entitled to have an opinion was an amazing feat of hypocrisy. Also, cheers for giving me the opportunity to start a cheers and jeers train.

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Commercial space for rent, 503 7th Ave., formerly Valley Spas, 1,950 sq. ft., call 250-342-0603 or 250341-5845.

Cheers to our wonderful neighbor Peter M. We came home from a medical appointment and our lawn was freshly mowed! You are a great neighbor and a friend. It was so appreciated!

at Home Hardware July 19th, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Hampers by Valley Foods

COMMERCIAL SPACE

NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE 24 x 36 shop power included, propane heat at tenant’s expense, $650/mo first and last D.D. required. Contact New House Multi Storage 250-342-3637.

2,425 sq. ft. prime commercial space located at 1313 7th Ave., across from the Invermere Inn. Phone Leo at 250-342-3134.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

Jeers to those that disrespect the police, especially when they are trying to help you. If your natural instinct is to have an unfavorable view of the police it’s probably because you are scum, not because of them, stop and think please!

Room for rent in Invermere $400/ mo includes utilities, laundry, cable, internet. Fenced in yard with fire pit, pets negotiable. Available now! 250-688-0561.

STORAGE

Invermere: affordable 1-bdrm and 2-bdrm apartments. $600 - $800/ mo. Includes all utilities. 250-3411182.

Various sizes available.

Now with climate-controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637.

FOOD BANK FOODRAISER POST OFFICE

Jeers to the group of motorcyclists leaving the valley on Sunday, who decided it was proper riding etiquette to pass vehicles on double solid lines, ride into oncoming traffic and forcing vehicles to move out of your way!

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Cheers to Larry Ballard and the team from Radium Resort. Gentlemen, your peers from Windermere Valley offer a tip of the golf sombrero and look forward to the competition again next year.

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Jeers to the person who thinks it’s okay to moor a boat in the busy boat passenger/drop-off area at Baltac Beach.

BIG CHEERS to Mark Zehnder and staff at Invermere Vet Clinic for keeping all pets at Columbia Garden Village healthy and happy. We appreciate you all, and everything you do for us! Bark, bark, meow, meow, chirp, chirp.

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OFFICE SPACE

Large garage/shop for rent right in town. 35’ x 40’ with 12ft ceilings.

On large lot so plenty of space outside and lots of storage inside as well. Perfect for contractors with equipment etc. $800/mo, damage deposit required. Call for more info.

403-819-7494.

SUITE FOR RENT

Large 2-bdrm, main floor unit of 4 plex in Windermere, near the beach, 5 appliances, $850/mo, call or text 403-836-6059.

Please email classified ads to info@cv-pioneer.com

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SUITE FOR RENT

SUITE FOR RENT

SUITE FOR RENT

HOUSE FOR SALE

Spectacular lake views.

Windermere, mostly furnished, N/S, references required. Main floor of house: 2-bdrm, 2-bath, patio, dishwasher, W/D, fireplace. $1,000/mo. + utilities. Available Sept. 1st, 403-651-2002 or marilyn. thompson@outlook.com.

Radium: Fully furnished units for rent. Bedsitting, 1-bdrms, 2-bdrms.

N/S, pets negotiable. Call Joan at 250-342-7517 to view and check availability. Rent includes heat, hydro, cable and all linens.

STARTING AT $500/mo.

Fairmont - Basement suite, 2 bdrm, fully furnished. $600/mo, all inclusive. Available Aug 1st.

Contact Gwen at 250-688-1489.

House for sale in Windermere, quiet cul-de sac, approx. 2,700 sq. ft., 3-bdrm, 3 bath, double garage, park like setting. $550,000, phone 250-342-6706.

2-bdrm furnished suite, 5 appliances, adults, N/P, N/S. Quiet neighbourhood, walking distance to downtown. $750/mo + utilities, 250-342-1230.

2-bdrm furnished suite available immediately in Windermere.

4-plex. All appliances. Large decks, yard, lake views. Pets considered $800/mo. 250-409-7435, email shellimilley@gmail.com.

Rockies West Realty Independently Owned and Operated

492 Highway 93/95, Invermere, BC

Kim Collens

Representative

toll free: 1.877.342.3427 cell: 250.342.1671

kim@rockieswest.com www.kimcollens.com

Recipe Of The Week

SPINACH AND ORZO SALAD 1 pkg (16oz) Orzo Pasta ¾ cup Pine Nuts 1 pkg (10oz) Baby ½ tsp Dried Basil Spinach, chopped ¼ tsp Black Pepper ½ lb Feta Cheese, crumbled ½ cup Olive Oil ½ Red Onion, diced ½ cup Balsamic Vinegar

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; add orzo and

cook 8 – 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse with cold water.

Transfer to a large bowl; stir in spinach, feta, onion, nuts, basil and pepper.

Toss with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

Refrigerate and serve cold.

See all my recipes at recipes.kimcollens.com

Home Of The Week

MOBILE HOME 1996, 14x70 Mobile Home for Sale #4a Lambert Rd, Juniper Heights, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, big sunny deck, nice view of Mt. Swansea, close to bike trails. Shed and green house included. Asking $58,000 Phone 250-342-5444.

2-bdrm Mobile Home with addition and deck in very good shape almost free. Propane furnace and must be moved by the end of the summer.

To view call 250-347-6420.

HOUSE FOR SALE Windermere - 1990, 14 x 70 manufactured home on own fenced 75’ x 125’ lot. 2-bdrm, 2 bath, vaulted ceiling, great location, double garage, large deck, gazebo/hot tub. $239,000, phone 250-688-1472.

For Sale

Don’t see it here?

Check out our private sale listings in our Valley Echo Publications!

Sell it faster with us!

Call Cheryl Williams at 250-341-6299.

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The Invermere

4-bdrm, 2 and a half bathroom townhouse for sale in Swansea View.

Phone for details. 250-341-5216.

OPEN HOUSE OPEN HOUSE, 122-4835 Radium Blvd., Radium Hot Springs, July 11th, 12th, 13th, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 1,500 sq. ft. 3-bdrm condo, garage, fireplace, deck, soaker tub, walk in shower, 6 appliances. $168,500, 250-342-7608.

CONDO FOR SALE 2-bdrm, 2 full bath, W/D, F/S, dishwasher and microwave. R2000 certified. All on one floor. Located downtown close to shopping and beach. Asking $285,000. Serious inquiries only. Call 250-342-2274.

MISC. FOR SALE 4 white appliances - fridge, stove, dishwasher, microwave - $150.00 for the lot. 3 year old king sized Simmons mattress & box spring hardly used - $200.00 Metal white exterior door with frame has half window and brown wooden shade $100.00. Temperpedic king size bed topper, new, $100. Phone 250-3420007.

Spectacular Golf Course Home!

FOR SALE BY OWNER

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Cheryl Williams

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250 US gallon tanks for sale. Very versatile, plastic w/ metal 6” opening, 2’ discharge, 125 lbs. $200 for 1 or $300 for 2. Call George. 250347-9500.

GE Stove/Oven and 18.2 cu FrostFree Fridge with Top Freezer $100 for pair. 403-830-0156.

REMOTE CONTROL AIRPLANE Ready to fly in original box.

FIREBIRD STRATUS-twin props Only flown twice and priced to sell at $89.

Phone 780-499-8950.

For sale 10’ Sun Dolphin fishing boat, new. Asking $1,100, many extras. Call 250-342-6022.

For Sale: Mantis Rototiller with Thatcher, mint condition, new $600 will sell for $250; Full Size 4 1/2’x 9’ Professional Pool Table ex. condition with new Simonis Felt and all accessories including custom light $1,000; Nautilus Home Gym/Free Weight, like new, $450. Call 250-342-3201.

Full high-gloss white kitchen cabinets, appliances, blue Kohler sink and countertop for sale.

In excellent condition. Already dismantled and ready for pick-up. $2,500 O.B.O. Call 403-880-2543.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES HARLEY FOR SALE - 1200 cc Sportster 1998. 86,000 KM. Set up for touring, many many extras $4,000 OBO, Call 250-342-3656.

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Townhouse in downtown Invermere Built in 2005, fantastic views in a quiet location.

No strata fees, 5 appliances, 1,467 square feet.

Available immediately. “Get it while it’s hot!”

Asking $229,900

• Call 250-342-0371

CAMPING 2008 Springdale 29’ travel trailer, sleeps 9. Air, awning, new batteries and converter, outside shower, queen size bed in own room, double bunk on bottom single on top, microwave, large kitchen sink, tub and shower, 60 gallon water tank, couch and table fold out. NO SLIDE. Has been very well taken care of and hardly used. Asking $13,000 O.B.O. Call 250-688-0601 Windermere.

5-bdrm, detached garage, close to school in Canal Flats. $149,900, call 250-426-8958.

HOUSE FOR SALE Impressive home offers 5 bedrooms, guest suite, never ending views and too many features to mention. Beautiful living inside and out, gated community and triple garage.

Check it out! MLS® 2397822 $849,000

MISC. FOR SALE

BOATS FOR SALE 18.5’ Sport Sea Ray. Excellent condition, like new - only 76 hours on boat. $19,900 O.B.O. 1-403-8756644.

SERVICES Home Building and Renos Chuck Newhouse Builders 250-342-3637 chucknew@telus.net NEED A PASSPORT or VISA PHOTO? ...guaranteed to meet Passport specifications or your money back or complimentary re-take!

Walk-ins accepted; appointments preferred.

Ready in an hour.

KRS Photography Printing - Picture Framing 505-7th Avenue Invermere Open Tuesday-Saturday 10-5 or by appointment.

Look for the red door behind the Invermere Laundromat! www.kimberleyrae.ca or 250-342-5102 “I would happily recommend Shannon’s Blinds. Her service was outstanding, and she went above & beyond our expectations.

The quote was fair and install was absolutely painless. I will be passing her name on to all our friends.” Lynette New – “Drapery & much more” Phantom Retractable Screen Doors Shannon’s Blinds & Designs 250-342-5749.

Water treatment and purification, includes drinking water systems, softeners and conditioners, iron filters. Call AQUAIR, 250-342-5089.

Please email classified ads to info@cv-pioneer.com

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Strands Old House Restaurant is accepting resumes for evening servers, Trainee chef. Apply to Tony Wood at tony@strandsrestaurant. com or 250-342-6344 or 250-3425745.

VALLEY FITNESS CENTRE: Part-time Desk Agent - Seeking a positive, self-motivated, highly responsible individual with a great work ethic.

Varied shifts available. Perfect second job. ENJOY FREE GYM MEMBERSHIP! Apply in person or email helen@shapeupinvermere. com .

Mountain Springs Motel is looking for seasonal housekeeper F/T or P/T, energetic and willing to work weekends. Apply in person to 4870 Radium Blvd. 250-347-9654.

…look for the red door behind the Invermere Dry Cleaners!

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LESSONS/TRAINING Guitar lessons and Mac computer tutoring.

Available most evenings and weekends. Call Emily at 250-4094104.

Horseback Archery Training.

New Members welcome.

250-347-9048.

HELP WANTED

Invermere Petro-Can is currently accepting resumes for F/T and P/T employment. Apply in person to 185 Laurier Street, Invermere between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Certified Caregiver needed for 82 year old gent., for either Tuesdays or Wednesdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location is Lakeview Meadows.

Call Mary Ann at 250-342-0743.

Helna’s Stube is looking for kitchen help/dish washer and part-time evening server. Please call 250347-0047 or email mail@helnas. com.

Childcare giver required, F/T, P/T. Contact Brenda 250-342-1678.

Attention stay at home Moms or other hard workers. Cleaning staff needed. Good pay, flexible hours.

Radium hotel. Please call 250-3479305.

The Horsethief Pub in Radium Hot Springs is looking for a daily cleaner. This is a 2 hour/day job.

Wage negotiable. Please contact the Pub and 250-347-6400 and ask for Charlie, or send your resume to horsethiefpub@telus.net.

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The Horsethief Creek Pub & Eatery is now hiring FT/PT year round experienced line cooks. Wage negotiable. Apply in person, by email to horsethiefpub@telus.net or fax 250-347-9987.

Kootenay River Runners is looking for full and part-time bus drivers with Class 4 restricted or more advanced licenses. You will be driving guests to and from the Kootenay river for daily rafting trips. Must be able to drive manual transmission. Please email resume to info@raftingtherockies.com .

Construction labourer full-time position to work in the Valley.

Please call 250-341-1886.

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OUR CUSTOMERS come to create their most valued moments in their lives, bonding with friends and family in a stunning nature setting.

COME HELP US change people’s lives through laughter and love. Receive the swell of gratitude from our guests, some who have been coming regularly for twenty years.

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1 position available Full-time seasonal with potential in turning into year-round.

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We offer competitive salary and benefits packages and a great working atmosphere. Our found talent will have full use of our pools, hot tubs, fitness centre and more.

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Sunchaser Vacation Villas is all about providing excellent vacation experiences to the families that visit us year after year; and we need talent to provide it! We are currently seeking a reliable, and experienced individual to fill the following position:

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Nights/overnights/early mornings/weekends. $11.05/hour + medical/dental/ group benefits.

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is accepting applications for the position of:

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The job entails planning, budget development and execution of resort special events and activities such as Beer Fest, Wine Fest and Rail Jams.

The successful candidate will have: • excellent organizational skills with attention to detail • an outgoing and friendly personality • strong communication skills • good working knowledge of Excel

Apply in person, via email (timhortons.invermere@gmail.com) or by fax (250-341-3177) for both positions.

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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 37 1405 Week of 7.7.2014

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

4 Full-Time Day & Evening Positions – Kitchen and Front Counter (up to 40 hours/week) $10.25 - $11.50/hr (based on experience) We offer a friendly work environment, shared benefits plan, scholarship program and opportunities for advancement.

Successful applicants will be required to perform the following duties: • Cook and assemble food such as sandwiches, hamburgers, salads, milkshakes, portion and wrap food or place it on plates for service to patrons, package food for take-out orders, cleaning of production area.

• Serve customers at counter and in drive-thru, handle payment transactions, cleaning of dining and front counter area.

• Stock refrigerators and follow A&W and B.C. Provincial standards for food safety and quality, and record keeping.

• Pleasantly and honestly interact with customers and fellow team members.

Please apply in person or online at www.aw.ca

Box 159, 8866 Grainger Rd., Canal Flats, B.C. V0B 1B0 Phone: 250-349-5462 Fax: 250-349-5460 Email: village@canalflats.ca

Accounting clerk The Village of Canal Flats is seeking a permanent part-time Accounting Clerk for its office in the Columbia Discovery Centre.

The successful candidate shall perform all accounting duties including, but not limited to, accounts payable, payroll, accounts receivable, property taxes and cash receipts. Other duties include processing accounting transactions, reconciliations, creating and maintaining spreadsheets and data, preparing and ensuring accuracy of monthly financial statements including reconciliation of general ledger accounts.

This candidate shall maintain an effective working relationship with staff and Council members, act as a liaison with the public, and communicate in a courteous and effective manner.

All work is performed according to established policies and procedures, assigned by the Deputy Clerk and/or the Chief Administrative Officer.

Applicants must understand basic accounting functions, preferably related to municipal accounting and iCity (Vadim) software.

Qualifications and Experience: • High School Graduate • Second level of CGA/CMA/CPA or equivalent accounting and office administration • Two years of related experience in a municipal setting or an equivalent combination of education and computer accounting experience.

Rate of Pay: This minimum 21 hour work week offers an entry hourly rate of $20.00 per hour with a benefits package beginning after a successful probationary period.

Interested individuals are encouraged to submit a cover letter, resume and references, in confidence no later than 4:30 p.m., July 21, 2014.

We thank all applicants, however, only those being considered will be contacted.

Village of Canal Flats PO Box 159 Canal Flats, BC V0B 1B0 Fax: 250-349-5460 e-mail: village@canalflats.ca

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Local riders get set for wild ride in Alaska involved teams going head-to-head in a pixie bike cross on miniature bikes, a short-track relay and a bike toss. The championship race usuTwo local mountain bikers are heading to ally begins with a LeMans-style start in which Alaska next week to take part in the Single Speed racers must sprint from the start line to their World Championship, with the hopes of not bikes before riding. In some years, event orgajust winning the race, but also earning the right nizers have, unbeknownst to the competitors, for Invermere to host the event next year. placed all the bikes up in trees or removed all Steve O’Shaughnessy and Jordie Kirk fly the front tires and put them in a big jumbled up to Anchorage on Thursday, July 17th for the pile to add more challenge to the start. three-day championship running from Friday, Mr. O’Shaughnessy and Mr. Kirk will comJuly 18th through Sunday, July 20th. The multipete as individuals in the championship race, day event includes the championship race, a sepabut work together in the hosting-rights comperate as-yet-to-be determined competition to detition to try and bring the event to Invermere cide who will play host to next year’s Single Speed next year. Both say earning the right to host the World Championship, and several other manda2015 Single Speed World Championship is as tory aspects — but organizers will keep all details equally important as earning the winner’s tattoo. under wraps until the event actually begins.

“It would be a great influx of visitors to ONE GEAR — Invermere riders Steve O’Shaughnessy and Jordie Kirk will “It’s top secret. It’s a three-day event and we head to Alaska next week for the Single Speed World Championship. the area, that’s for sure. And it would probably have no idea other than that,” said Mr. Kirk, Photo by Steve Hubrecht change the face of Invermere forever,” said Mr. who added that knowing nothing, not even the O’Shaughnessy, speaking to both the potential ry your momentum. It’s all about keeping momentum,” length of the course (let alone the route), just tourism boon and the madcap nature of the race. said Mr. Kirk. adds to the challenge.

The Single Speed World Championship has never been The Single Speed World Championship has been held in Canada, but 2014 event organizers have already said “I’ve been single speeding for so long and I’ve always wanted to do it (the championship). I turned 40 this running for nearly 20 years and attracts an ever-growing on their Facebook page that this year’s hosting-rights comyear, so I said ‘That’s it, I’m going’,” said Mr. Kirk. “You number of participants. This year’s version of the event petition could come down to a battle of B.C., with a Rossread about it, you hear about it. If you’re a singlespeeder, will likely see 750 to 1,000 riders from all around the land team also vying for the 2015 hosting rights. world descend on Anchorage. Although it is a gruelling, it’s just one of those things you have to do.”

Mr. Kirk initially latched onto singlespeeding as Singlespeed riding is, as the name suggests, moun- international-level athletic endeavour often won by top a co-op student in Prince George in 1997. “I had no tain biking using a bike, typically a steel one, that has professional riders, the championship always includes, money and my derailleur broke, so I started riding with only one gear — as if cranking down narrow, twisting by design, no small amount of zaniness. just one gear and I quickly found it was a lot of fun,” The winners, for instance, get much-coveted tat- he said. Mr. O’Shaughnessy converted to singlespeeding singletrack on a fully geared mountain bike weren’t chaltoos instead of trophies or cash prizes. Many riders, two years ago, influenced by Mr. Kirk. lenge enough.

“Ripping through trees really fast on a rigid, steel even some of the pros, opt to wear wild costumes The pair are looking for sponsors to help offset the bike with no option to gear up or gear down is great, such as golden helmets and speedos, superhero out- competition costs. Anybody interested can contact Mr. it really makes you a better rider pretty fast,” said Mr. fits, space-alien apparel, or Borat-style man-kinis with Kirk at the Crazy Soles running and yoga store on InverZorro masks and capes. During the 2013 Single Speed mere’s main street. Those keen to follow the pair’s wild O’Shaughnessy.

“It sounds difficult, but it’s not as bad as most people World Championship, the competition to determine ride in Alaska can do so through Mr. O’Shaughnessy’s think. You learn how to read the terrain and how to car- who would host the 2014 event (won by Anchorage), Instagram feed at instagram.com/steveoevets .

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff

Killer Rollbots reclaim championship title Pioneer Staff The Invermere Killer Rollbots took charge when it counted in a nail-biting season finale against the Kimberley Bavarian Barbarians last weekend.

Their victory gives them the title of East Kootenay Roller Derby League champions once again, reclaiming the top spot after losing it to the Avalanche City Roller Girls last year.

The Rollbots held the title after the league’s inaugural season in 2012, and brought it home again on Saturday, July 5th by besting the Barbarians

in Kimberley 166 to 153.

“We never gave up, we just kept doing what we were doing to try and close the gap,” said Killer Rollbots captain Jess DeGroot, who goes by the name DeVotchka Thrash on the rink.

The final game of the championship bout was tight the whole way, with the Bavarians taking the lead right off the bat and holding on until the final four minutes, when the Killer Rollbots took advantage of some Barbarian jammer penalties to squeak ahead.

The Killer Rollbots had a strong performance throughout the season

with a full roster of 13 or 14 skaters, and many of them are roller derby veterans, said DeVotchka Thrash. This year the league featured only three East Kootenay teams — the Killer Rollbots, the Bavarian Barbarians and the Wildcat Brawlers, so league bouts were rounded out with bouts against visiting roller derby teams from Alberta. The Killer girls are now relaxing over the off-season, but will be making a presence at the Invermere Farmer’s Markets, and are planning a party fundraiser at the Station Pub over August long weekend.

ROLLBOTS KILL IT — Invermere’s roller derby team is back on top after winning the league championship bout on July 5th.

Photo by Ryan Mckenzie

July 11, 2014

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 39

Valley Churches

FAITH

Strength for the journey

By Pastor Rev. Fraser Coltman, St. Peter’s Lutheran Mission of Invermere I am not a great gardener. I have grand ideas for the way my vegetables and flowers should grow.

I begin each spring excitedly. I till the ground, buy seeds and seedlings, and sow and plant. I water and weed the gardens faithfully at first, but as the growing season progresses, other important priorities distract me. General yard work, house maintenance jobs and vacation travel leave me less time for garden care. Soon, plants are dry and weeds gain the upper hand. Summer’s end is bittersweet. I’m thankful for the fruit and vegetable harvest and the beauty of the flowers, but I wish I could have paid more attention to the gardens throughout the season.

Life can follow a pattern like the seasonal one I’ve described. In youth, we rush into life with exuberant energy and idealistic hopes. Adulthood introduces us to commitments to the family and work that demand that we give ourselves to more relationships and activities than we imagined in our youth. One day, we wake

up wondering where our vitality and enthusiasm for life have gone; they’ve been replaced by weariness and regret. We are limited, and our lives are so short. We’ve made mistakes that have cost us. We’ve suffered losses that pain us. This is our human condition. There is no quick fix for it. We can choose to ignore or deny this, but that doesn’t improve anything.

There is a prayer, a psalm, from the Bible that directs me to the strength I need to live as a flawed and mortal person. It begins with a plea: “Out of the depths I cry to you, Lord; Lord, hear my voice. Let your ears be attentive to my cry for mercy.”

When no one else, can or will hear us, God hears our cry, our prayer for mercy. We all need mercy. None of us has lived life as well as we could have. The good of others has not been our first priority. We have lived so much of our lives without even considering how God might want us to live. We need mercy for those failings.

And God is merciful. “If you, Lord, kept a record of sins, Lord, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness, so that we can, with reverence, serve you.” The shockingly good news of the Bible is that God forgives.

God hears us when we acknowledge our failures, and He forgives. Forgiveness from God renews our strength and in doing so revives our hope for life. “I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope… put your hope in the Lord, for with the Lord is unfailing love.” (Psalm 130:1-4,7)

Summer scramble Brisco hiker Graydon Bowers scrambles up the final few metres towards the summit, during a group hike to the top of the iconic Chisel Peak (Indian Head Mountain) near Fairmont Hot Springs on Sunday, July 6th.

Chisel Peak is the highest mountain in the Stanford Range of the Canadian Rockies.

Photo by Greg Amos

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH

Sunday, July 13th 10:30 a.m.: Summer Day Camp (VBS) Sunday...

Pastor Trevor ministering.

7 p.m.: “Sing and Celebrate”, an evening of singing the great hymns of the faith, food, and fellowship.

Pastor Trevor Hagan 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org

WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY ANGLICAN-UNITED Every Sunday, 10:30 a.m.

Christ Church Trinity 1st and 3rd Sunday, 9 a.m.: All Saint’s, Edgewater 2nd Sunday, 7 p.m.: St. Peter’s, Windermere Reverend Laura Hermakin 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-6644 • www.wvsm.ca

VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY

Sunday, 10 a.m.: Worship service. Kids’ Church provided.

Pastor Murray Wittke 4814 Highway 93/95, Windermere 250-342-9511 • www.valleychristianonline.com

ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

Saturday, 4:30 p.m.: at St. Anthony’s, Canal Flats.

Saturday, 5 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m.: at Canadian Martyrs’ Church in Invermere Sunday, 11 a.m.: at St. Joseph’s Church in Radium.

712 -12th Ave., Invermere Father Gabriel • 250-342-6167

ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERE

Worship services every Sunday at 1:30 p.m.

Christ Church Trinity, 110 - 7th Ave., Invermere Pastor Rev. Fraser Coltman • 1-250-426-7564

RADIUM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

Sunday 10 a.m. Worship service Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater • 250-342-6633 No. 4, 7553 Main St. Radium • 250-347-9937

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS

Worship Service, Sunday, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

President Adam Pasowisty • Columbia Valley Branch 5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 250-341-5792

You can remember someone special with your gift to the Canadian Cancer Society To donate In Memory or In Honour: www.cancer.ca | 250-426-8916 or call toll-free 1-800-656-6426 or mail to: P. O. Box 102 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Please include: Your name and address for tax receipt Name of the person being remembered Name and address to send card to

Let’s Make Cancer History

www.cancer.ca

40 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

July 11, 2014

PIONEER ON THE ROAD Far-off places

Travel World, our local travel agency in Invermere, has generously donated a night at a Calgary hotel and two tickets to a Calgary Flames game to the winner of our annual Pioneer Travel Photo Contest. Simply take a copy of The Pioneer with you when you are away on holidays, send us a photo and have it published in The Pioneer. At the end of the year, we will draw the winning name. Submit your photos online at www.columbiavalleypioneer.com, email them to info@cv-pioneer.com, or drop by our office, #8, 1008-8th Ave. Invermere. Pictured, clockwise from top left: Sharlene Scofield in Turkey; Lyle and LeeAnn Barsby, left, and Diane and Lawrie Mack in Arizona; Kyla in Tanzania; Guests of Nathan Chasse and Jade Bjorkman in the Dominican Republic; Betty and John Moore in Quito.

Invermere U-17 boys soccer team recognized for Fair Play After winning the regional championships, Invermere’s U-17 boys travelled to Vancouver to represent the Kootenay-Columbia region at the provincial championships from July 3rd to 6th. In an eight-team round robin playoff for the B.C. title, the Invermere boys had to play two teams from Vancouver, Penticton and Prince George. All games were exciting to watch and the boys fought hard and played well, but came up short against the Vancouver teams and Penticton. Against Prince George, the boys played their best game, winning 2:1. The team ended up with a 7th place finish and won the Fair Play award, making the parents and coaches very proud. Pictured, from left to right, are: Assistant Coach Ian Knuckey, Brody Gray, Hadrian Trask, Robert Clare, Devin Dutcher, Pierce Tufts, Koeye Hart McAlister, Dane Veldboom, Reece Williams, Jon Downey, Chase Striegel, Aidan Knuckey, Kyle Pitt, Jack Crook, Ben Wiegert, Matt Swallow, Coach Jurgen Striegel.

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