July 20, 2017print

Which Canadian auto racer began his career as a world champion snowmobile racer?

(Answer on page 7)

July 20-26, 2017

Volume 15 Issue 29

Full of Bulls

Valley Appreciation Day

This year is the 18th Annual Bullriding in the Rockies event supporting the Columbia Valley Rockies hockey club. Last year’s event was completely sold out so get your tickets pronto.

The doors open this Friday, July 21 in the Curling Centre at 5 pm with a ‘cowboy dinner’. The outdoor bullriding event begins at 7:15. Watch world ranked professional bullriders trying to stay on some incredible bull stock.

The always entertaining bullriding clown (Dennis Halstead) and the crazy ‘Mexican Poker’ definitely add to the evening.

Then a family dance with live music from ‘Kixxsin’ inside the curling rink. These guys are a great dance band with lots of country and rock to keep your feet hopping.

Get your tickets while you still can. See the ad on page 3 for ticket information.

This Saturday, July 22 brings Valley Appreciation Day. This is a fantastic day in downtown Invermere where the District of Invermere, businesses and organizations combine to bring food, fun events, live music and more.

Pancakes begin at 9 am (near the Legion) with all kinds of activities including interactive games and information booths. The Farmers’ and Artisans’ market will be set up on the main street and all the downtown businesses will be open so there will be a tremendous selection of incredible products to check out.

Watch the cart races and the loggers’ show or just hang with the kids at the bouncy castles and kids games. Thanks to everyone involved putting together this great day.

Darn Dolls Do you want to know why I don’t like those Russian dolls? They are so full of themselves.

There is a charity barbecue to raise funds for the Columbia Valley Food Bank this Saturday, July 22 at Home Hardware from 11 am to 2:30 pm. Stop by for a quick lunch while supporting a great cause.

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Charity BBQ

“Shannon’s Blinds came highly recommended and I was thrilled with her service and prices.”

Thanks so much.... Jana Free In-Home Consultation

• Lifetime Warranty • High Quality • Affordable Prices • Phantom Screens

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DCS Plumbing For repairs or service call:

250-341-8501 Seniors’ Discount

24 Hour emergency service

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RASPBERRIES ARE ON! CHEMICAL-FREE

If you are wanting to U-Pick, confirm a standing order, or place a new order,

Call 250-342-9283 for details.

FRESH SALMON FILLETS Only $9.99/lb

GREAT FOOD ON DISPLAY IN OUR NEW DELI CASE! Open 7 am-10 pm daily

www.agvalleyfoods.com Are you a good communicator and enjoy Seniors?

Columbia Valley Better at Home is looking for Contract Cleaners to do light housekeeping for seniors.

For details contact Family Dynamix 250-342-5566 or 250-342-1110

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Jail & Bail

6. November

The Summit Youth Centre in Invermere is hosting their annual ‘Jail & Bail’ fundraiser this Saturday, July 22 as part of Valley Appreciation Day. Local ‘criminals’ are put in jail on trumped-up charges while they raise money for bail. All funds raised go towards programs and equipment at the youth centre.

This year’s criminals are Alex Challis, Stephanie Stevens, Al Miller, Doug Clovechock, Clara Reinhardt, Geoff Hill, Scott Wallace, Sherry Doerr, Roberta Hall, Brian Schaal and Super Berry from AG Valley Foods.

To donate to assist in the bail of one of these outstanding community members, please send an email to events.summitcentre@gmail.com or call 250-341-7228. You can also donate directly during the event.

Stop by and check it out for some good laughs and to support a great cause.

Riddliculous If you placed your rooster on the peak of a house, how would you know which side the eggs would roll down? See page 9.

Seasonal I am glad that I am done with my winter fat.

I’m not sure about these spring rolls though.

3. The Guess Who

Music on Main This Friday, July 21, the main street in Radium will be hopping busy with the Market on Main happening from 4 pm to 9 pm in front of the Visitor Centre. Lots of folks will be checking out the great products from the many vendors.

‘Sheberdean & the Postmistress’ will be performing live for two hours, from 7 pm to 9 pm. It will be some great music, fantastic food and other great vendor offerings and lots of happy people. Stop in and join the crowd.

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For Rent Versatile, inexpensive, licensed Lounge suitable for up to 120 people. Invermere District Curling Centre. 250-342-3315. _____

Hall rental and catering. Royal Canadian Legion, Invermere. Reasonable rates.

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Hot Tub Rentals, Diamond Heating & Spas, 250-342-7100. _____

Windermere Community Hall. Upgraded.

Lots of features. Call 778-526-0092. _____

Bella Vista Hall. Beautiful, private location, full kitchen, fireplace inside and out, deck and games room. 403-861-2309.

Services Professional Spa Maintenance, weekly, bi-weekly. Valley Spas, 250-342-3922 _____

Shannon's Blinds & Designs. Covering the Valley one window at a time. 250-342-5749. _____

B.B’s Home & Lawn Care Services.

Handyman, house checks, lawn services, moving & packing. 250-688-2897.

LADIES NIGHT

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WEDNESDAY, 6-9 PM

U-Pick Raspberries The raspberries are on! At Saunders Farm the raspberry bushes are heavy with sweet fruit. It is u-pick season so if you enjoy raspberries, get your crew out to Saunders in Windermere for a great picking adventure.

If you would like more information or want to place or confirm an order, give them a call at 250-342-9283.

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Canoe, Kayaks, Stand-Up Paddle Boards Rentals Interpretive, Guided & Self-Guided Tours www.ColumbiaRiverPaddle.com paddle@ColumbiaRiverPaddle.com

OPEN SATURDAYS 9 am-1 pm Downtown Invermere

BOAT & RV DETAILING SPECIALISTS DEAN HUBMAN 1346 Industrial Rd #3, Bay #3, Invermere, BC

VALLEY APPRECIATION DAY This Saturday, July 22, 9 am-2 pm www.invermerefarmersmarket.net Email invermerefarmersartistmarket@gmail.com Royal Canadian Legion Branch 71 (Invermere)

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VALLEY APPRECIATION DAY SATURDAY, JULY 22 9 AM– 1 PM DOWNTOWN

Saturday, July 22, 10 am-noon Downtown Invermere at Valley Appreciation Day Jailbirds are sent to 'jail' on phony charges and need your help to get bailed out!

The 2017 Jailbirds are: Brian Schaal, Geoff Hill, Stephanie Stevens, Sherry Doerr, Al Miller, Doug Clovechock, Roberta Hall, Alex Challis, Scott Wallace, Clara Reinhardt & Super Berry.

To donate to the bail of one of these amazing community members and support the Summit Youth Centre visit CanadaHelps.org under Jail n Bail 2017 or contact us directly! events.summitcentre@gmail.com or call 250-341-7228.

Donations can be made prior to the event online, by cash or check or, on the day of the event, by credit card at our booth.

Please make checks payable to 'Windermere Valley Youth Centre Society' Join us for some laughs and support a great cause!

Summer brings employment to many students in the valley. For some of them, a summer job is their first experience with working for a wage.

It can be a very nervous time for any of us to go to a new job so we know that it has to be really tough for a teenager. Walking into that first job with no idea of what to expect causes self-doubt for anyone.

So it is important to be very supportive of new members of your team. Whether you are a boss or a co-worker, you are a huge part of the work experience. The best job in the world can really suck if your coworkers are disrespectful and unsupportive. It can affect your work ethic for the rest of your life.

But any job can be awesome if you are working with a team that helps each other out and builds each other up. New, young employees can quickly develop the confidence to go to any job thanks to a positive relationship with co-workers.

Thanks to all of the local businesses who offer employment to the youth in the valley.

And thanks to those that take the extra time and effort to make the work experience a good one.

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Columbia Valley Rockies 19th Annual Bill McIntosh Memorial

BULLRIDING IN THE ROCKIES Friday, July 21 At the Curling Centre (outdoors) Professional Bullriders, Mexican Poker Dennis Halstead-Bullfighting Clown

DANCE TO ‘KIXXSIN’ Cowboy Dinner 5-6:45 pm Beef, beans, biscuits for $12 Bullriding at 7:15 pm Adults $35, Students/Seniors $25 (Advance tickets save $5) Tickets available at Home Hardware, Mountainside Market in Radium & Fairmont, Avenue, Brisco Store

Special Person I was invited to do a 10 km charity run.

“Not a chance,” I said.

“It’s for persons with disabilities,” they said.

“Really,” I thought. “So I could win this thing.”

Provincial Record There are currently more than 37,000 people that have been evacuated from their homes in British Columbia. That is a new provincial record.

Here in the valley, the hot dry weather will continue for a bit yet. Are you prepared (I am not really) to gather and leave if something was to happen?

To report a fire call 1-800-663-5555 or *5555 on your cell phone.

Deli-cious Check out the deli at AG Valley Foods.

With more and more varieties of great food they have installed a new deli case to help serve us better. It keeps the food chilled for perfect freshness and it allows easy access to everything. Enjoy.

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Will you be the next Multi-Millionaire?

Which country always leads the Olympic procession at the opening?

How many Wimbledon men’s singles championships has Federer won?

Which Canadian rock band scored a hit with ‘American Woman’?

What type of animal is a ‘drill’?

What does the ‘E’ stand for in Einstein’s theory of relativity?

What is the International Radio Code word for the letter ‘N’?

Answers are hidden within ads in this issue.

Enjoy your search!

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Watson’s Waddle Life is pretty cool for me these days. I am basically a ‘Fire Hound’. I get to travel through the back-country with Rob as Fire Warden.

We cover nearly 300 km every day with many stops at creeks, lakes, campsites, viewpoints and more.

It is pretty warm out there but I wade into lots of cool water a few times every day. I have really come to enjoy stepping into the water. It is a good life.

I do feel for some of my neighbourhood buddies. I have one neighbour who is tied to a chain 24 hours a day and another who is put in his owner’s car every night at 8 or 9 pm. I don’t think they are experiencing the love that I am getting. I wish I could free them and change their lives.

I can still remember my years on a chain.

Seven years of being stuck in the same 20 foot area, all day, every day. That really sucked. Can you imagine that for a life? It is much better now that Rob takes me pretty much everywhere he goes. I have met a lot of people and pets in the last 20 months. Thanks life.

What Year Was It? Lance Armstrong won his 7th and final Tours de France (while cheating mind you), the movie ‘Madagascar’ was released, YouTube was founded, the Kyoto Protocol was introduced, Prince Charles married Camilla and the XBOX 360 was released. What year was it? See page 8.

Watson’s Wonder I often wonder what my dog calls me.

Live at the Horse Live Music Mondays at the Horsethief Creek Pub in Radium brings ‘Zonnis’ to the stage this Monday, July 24, from 7 to 9 pm. They are a soulful acoustics roots duo inspired by roots, blues, rock, funk, musical comedy, country and more.

Their music is an eclectic collection of stories highlighting the trials, thrills, humour and tribulations that come with life on and off the road. It will be a nice evening out for anyone.

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Movies in the Mountains

BULLRIDING IN THE ROCKIES FRIDAY, JULY 21 CURLING CENTRE Downtown Invermere

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Daily Lunch Specials Now selling locally grown J2 Ranch WAGYU/ANGUS BEEF Inspected/Hormone & Antibiotic Free Halves or quarters available Call for details

KONIG MEAT & SAUSAGE COMPANY

CRESTEEL HVAC (’81) LIMITED Furnace and Heat Pump Installation Service and Repair

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Thanks to the District of Invermere for hosting the ‘Movies in the Mountains’ again this summer. Every Monday evening, at dusk, at Pothole Park, a free movie is being shown on a huge inflatable screen. It is pretty cool actually.

The park itself is the perfect shape for a large crowd to sit and watch with everyone getting a great spot.

This coming Monday, July 24, at dusk, ‘Trolls’ will be playing. Bring blankets and/ or chairs, appropriate clothing and bug spray. There will be a cash concession with snacks and beverages available.

Applause Did you ever think that clapping is literally hitting yourself because you like something?

Fire Behavior Most mornings I get to hear on the radio what the expected fire behavior is for that day. It is based on the moisture index combined with winds, temperature and more.

Yesterday’s report indicated that a fire would expand 12 metres per minute or 2.5 hectares in a half hour. That is very fast growth. Please be very careful out there with cigarettes, generators, ATVS and pretty much everything else. Do not even consider a campfire! Be safe.

Sheberdean & the Postmistress-July 21

250-342-9933

Pajama Party The Poolside Shop at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is having a ‘Pajama Party’ this weekend, July 21 to July 23. Wear your favourite PJs to the Poolside Shop and receive 40% off all regularly priced swimwear and sleepwear. You will also be entered to win a great draw prize. Enjoy your weekend.

Drive Thru until 9 pm

Try the New Pulled Pork Sandwich and Poutine Blizzard of the month: TRIPLE TRUFFLE Strawberry watermelon Smoothies!

THIS WEEKEND IN JULY

PASTORS: Lead: Trevor Hagan Associate: Matt Moore

Sunday, July 23, 10:30 am ‘LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOUR -Fear Factor’ Pastor Trevor Hagan ministering EVERYONE IS ALWAYS WELCOME!

UPCOMING EVENTS Friday, July 21, 6:30 pm ROAST CHICKEN DINNER Cribbage, Thursdays, 6:30 pm.

Darts, Saturdays, 4-6 pm.

Texas Hold-Em, Thursdays at 6:30 pm 250-342-9517

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District Watering Restrictions The District of Invermere is under Stage 2 (twice a week) watering restrictions. If you are in an odd-numbered home, you can water Monday and Thursday. Evennumbered homes get Tuesday and Friday.

You can only water from 6 am to 10 am in the mornings and 7 pm to 10 pm in the evenings.

You are allowed to water flowers, etc. anytime if you are standing there with a handheld system. If you are using a sprinkler, you must water within the allowed times.

July 20-26, 2017

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EvErYtHiNg YoU nEeD tO hOsT a PaRtY! TENTS – CHAIRS – TABLES LINEN – CHINA – DANCE FLOOR

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Serving the Columbia Valley OPEN Monday to Saturday 8:30 am to 5:30 pm ►CUSTOM EXHAUST SYSTEMS ►WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENT ►TIRE SERVICES ►Brakes, mufflers, suspensions, air conditioning,

propane conversion, fuel injection and more!

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Dear naps. I am so sorry for the way I treated you when I was a young child.

Thank you for coming back into my life.

Inside ICAN Mattie, here, bringing you the latest news from inside the ICAN Rescue and Adoption Facility. Did you know that 2 uncontrolled breeding cats can produce 66 kittens in 2 years? Thankfully we don’t have quite that many at ICAN, but there are still far more felines than we have room for.

If you or someone you know is looking for an animal companion or has the time and energy to become a foster parent, you can visit our Facebook page or call ICAN to learn more 250-341-7888.

Camping Etiquette I visit a lot of back country campsites with my summer job, There are some very beautiful places in this valley. It is hard not to love it.

Some of the places are very tidy but many have trash left behind from previous users.

Often it is stuff tossed into the fire pit but other times it is just trash everywhere. Either way, the next person to use the site has to deal with it. It is bad etiquette for sure.

So please, be considerate. Pack out what you pack in. Some things may seem minor, such as watermelon rinds, egg shells or whatever, but they can attract bears, bugs and other wildlife to a campsite.

Beautiful Town

YOU are Invited!

The District of Invermere always looks nice this time of year. The flower beds are in full bloom with lots of colour and variety. I see many visitors taking photos of our flower beds every day. The flower staff has done a great job.

Children welcome also!

Enjoy FREE muffins, coffee, tea and good company with other community members.

Last Tuesday of each month 10 am to noon Women’s Centre Frater Landing 926 7th Ave, Invermere

Open Monday-Friday, 7 am - 4 pm.

Saturday 8 am - 4 pm.

Sunday 9 am - 4 pm.

DELICIOUS BREAKFAST Bacon, Sausage, Eggs, Toast and Fried Potatoes

DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS

FILL THIS SPACE! With your ad, not mine.

WHERE WAS I?

Answer on page 10

Can you guess where this photo was taken?

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Coys’ Barn Dance!

REPORT WILDFIRES 1-800-663-5555 OR *5555 The Best of Seconds OPEN Tues-Fri 10-5 Saturday 11-3 Adults’ & Kids’ Clothing Shoes, Toys, Books Infant Equipment, Maternity Items Much, Much More Located below Lambert-Kipp Pharmacy 250-342-4430

ROE Developments Inc. RENOVATIONS DECKS & FENCES EXTERIORS & ROOFING TILING & HARDWOOD

FREE ESTIMATES! Richard Penner 250-341-8708 roedev1@hotmail.ca

Round up your posse of party friends and head out to the Barn Dance at Coy’s Par 3 Golf Course this Saturday, July 22. The Coy’s team always puts together some great parties and you know the food will be fantastic. Everyone is invited.

Cocktails (cash bar) begin at 5:30 and the barbecue beef dinner is at 6:30 pm. Dinner will be followed by dancing to the live music of ‘Steel Wheels’.

Coy’s barn is set up very nicely for social gatherings and this barn dance is always a great gathering. Tickets are only $30 and must be purchased in advance from Coy’s.

250-345-6504.

Canadian Sports Trivia Answer Gilles Villeneuve was killed in 1982 in a vicious accident just after setting a track record or 272 miles per hour in a qualifying race for the Belgian Grand Prix. More than 25,000 people attended his funeral.

LET US PROMO YOUR LOGO! Coats, shirts, hats, bags, mugs, pens, lighters, candy, chocolate and more!

See what we can do with your logo.

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Happy Day

Try our ‘Take Out Fried Chicken’

The rotation of the Earth really makes my day.

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Solid Coverage The Valley Peak has a lot of small businesses advertising. It is very affordable and very effective.

Like most folks, I am not always 100% confident in everything that I do. When a new advertiser comes on I am hoping that they get lots of new business from their ad.

I am almost shy about chatting with them.

But I have found that I over think and worry too much. It has been incredible the responses I get from my clients. People definitely see their ads in The Valley Peak. It has been effective for nearly everyone.

Give me a call if you are interested in trying it out. Remember, affordable.

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Roast Chicken Dinner

Bruno’s Plumbing Service Mike Sylvestre 250-342-5105 brunosplumbing@shaw.ca

Serving the Columbia Valley

The Friday night dinner at the Invermere Legion is going to be roast chicken this Friday, July 21. Dinner begins at 6:30 pm.

They will be doing 50/50 and meat draws during the meal. It is always tasty and fun.

Don’t forget to visit Saturday mornings during the Legion Open Market from 9 am to 1 pm. They have some great stuff. This week the market will be blended into Valley Appreciation Day. Enjoy.

This Was the Year

THE STATION

NEIGHBOURHOOD PUB INDUSTRY NIGHTS EVERY MONDAY 9 PM TO MIDNIGHT DRINK SPECIALS-GAMES 250-342-5557

(From page 4) In 2005, the average home cost $297,000 and the average annual income was $46,350. It was the ‘Year of the Veteran’, Disneyland celebrated 50 years, John Paul II passed away and the Airbus A380 took its inaugural flight.

Open Sun/Mon Noon-5pm Tue-Sat. 10am-5pm

Meteor Shower

30th Annual Valley Appreciation Day Saturday, July 22 9 am-1 pm Downtown Invermere Free Pancake Breakfast til noon Cart Races Gagne Logging Show The Jazz Council-Live Music Farmers Market Interactive/ Non-Profit Booths Family & Children’s Activities

The Delta Aquarids meteor shower will be presenting itself during the nights beginning this week. It will produce 15-20 ‘shooting stars’ per hour and is easiest to view from the southern hemisphere but we will see some of it. Next Thursday, July 27and Friday, July 28 are the peak nights.

The Delta Aquarids will carry on for a couple of weeks and blend in with everyone’s favourite meteor shower, the Perseids in the middle of August.

It is a great chance to feel the power of the Universe and how small we are

Modern Times require Modern Marketing Techniques.

The Valley Peak reaches 2,000 Readers every week!

That is a lot of ‘Friends’.

Get more information by emailing rob@valleypeak.ca or call 250-341-7243

Across from the Invermere Post office

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Self Esteem You should always remember that you are unique, just like everyone else.

Tips from the Pro Why should I bother keeping my clubs clean? It may seem like only really picky golfers are concerned with keeping their clubs clean, but there is a performancerelated reason to do so.

The grooves on your clubs are designed to “grab” the ball at contact, imparting spin, which makes the ball get higher in the air.

If the grooves are filled with dirt, grass, etc, it is likely your ball will have a knuckleball flight, will drop quickly and will not get the spin it needs to stop on the green.

Jeremy Johnson, FHSR.

Heating Up?

WELCOME TO 2017!

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Your local air conditioning specialists are Diamond Heating & Spas. They can help cool things down at your home or business. Give them a call at 250-342-7100.

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Cleaners Needed The Columbia Valley ‘Better at Home’ program is looking for contract cleaners to help with their duties with local seniors. It requires some light housekeeping for the seniors using the service. If you are interested, please call Jennifer at 250-3421110.

Riddliculous Answer

SHEBERDEAN & THE POSTMISTRESS MUSIC ON MAIN FRIDAY 7-9 PM RADIUM

(From page 2) There would be no eggs. A rooster can’t lay eggs.

Copy Cat

Mon-Thur 8 am-7:30 pm Friday 8 am-9 pm Saturday 8 am-8 pm Sunday 9 am-6 pm

Let us at Canadian Tire help you beat the heat!!

Watertoys, Sprinklers, Pools Towables, Life Jackets All in stock and ready to go!!

They say that if you copy a single work of writing that it is plagiarism but if you combine a few works, it is considered research.

I have to admit that I do quite a bit of copying. Especially jokes. When I see a good, funny, short, clean joke, the odds are that you will also get to see it. Thanks to all the folks that come up with funny stuff in the world.

Procrastinate

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Never put off until tomorrow the tasks that you can put off until next week.

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GREAT GOLF DEAL! 18 Holes for $18 (9 holes for $12) In July, after 2 pm, Mon.-Wed. (cannot be combined with any other promos)

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Player Friendly, Affordable, Walkable!

Life just keeps getting busier and busier (while I seem to get broker and broker). I have started back on as a Ground Patrol Fire Warden. My job is to travel through the bush and talk to campers about fire regulations while also watching for fires in the mountains.

It is a great part time job but the days I work really conflict with the days I normally write The Valley Peak. I do the writing on Sundays and Mondays, both days that I am out on patrol.

So there has been a lot of night-writing this issue. I work until sleepy, take an hour or two nap and then back to writing. It is 4:19 am right now. The sky is just beginning to get lighter which is very beautiful.

It will be a busy week for the proof readers.

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Gel & Pedicures

We end up in many situations where we cannot control the things that are happening around us. It’s going to happen anyways.

But we can control our reactions and responses to what is happening. We can be negative and hateful or we can be positive and helpful. The positive way feels much better.

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Days, Evenings and Weekends

Private Consultations Available 778-526-5233 Tuesday-Friday 10 am-6:30 pm. Saturday 10-4

STAGE 2 – TWICE A WEEK WATERING Sprinklers are allowed 6-10 am and 7-11 pm Even-Numbered homesTuesday & Friday.

Odd-Numbered homesMonday & Thursday.

Water Conservation Bylaw Information The Water Conservation Bylaw applies to any customer of the District of Invermere Trees, shrubs, vegetable and flower gardens may be watered by hand using a hose with a shut-off device or hand held container, or micro/drip irrigation system, on any day at any time.

Trees, shrubs, vegetable and flower gardens may be watered with a sprinkler only during the designated watering times.

The Water Conservation Bylaw prohibits the waste of water, caused by, but not limited to, the damage or deterioration of any water-using appliance that results in water waste, or using more water than required to provide a service or complete a task, including over watering plants, and allowing a tap or hose to run unnecessarily.

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July 20-26, 2017 AG Valley Foods Big Horn Café Radium Windermere Family Pantry Fairmont Pizza Canal Flats Family Pantry Canal Flats RV Base Camp Coffee Shop Copper Point Resort Timber Hitch

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Stop in below the Lambert-Kipp Pharmacy to check out ‘Re-Fresh Family Consignments’. It is a huge space that is full of great quality, slightly-used items.

There is adults’ and kids’ clothing, toys, books, games, shoes, maternity stuff and much, much more. They are open Tuesday to Friday 10 am to 5 pm and Saturdays 11 am to 3 pm. Get in there for some great deals.

Where I Was The photo on page 6 is not a pretty one. It is a bit of a close-up of me. Anyways, I am in front of the bullriding ring at a ‘Bullriding in the Rockies’ event. It is happening this Friday, July 21.

Nice Neighbours Enjoy our SPORTS LOUNGE or FAMILY DINING AREA Fresh Fruit Breakfasts Call 250-342-8885 ¤ EAT IN OR TAKE OUT

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Local Handmade Art Gallery & Hotshop Open Daily 10 am-5 pm (Sunday 10 am-4 pm) 5. Energy 250-342-6816 bavinglass.com

COLUMBIA VALLEY FOOD BANK TOP TEN ITEMS WISH LIST Peanut Butter Canned Fruit Canned Tuna or Salmon Spaghetti Sauce Canned Tomatoes Pork and Beans Boxed Cereal Tomato Sauce Canned Soup Canned Vegetables THANK YOU FOR YOUR THOUGHTFULNESS!

Times have really changed with technology. A lot of folks stay inside a lot more and spend their time communicating with their computer ‘friends’ or watching television. Many folks never get to know their neighbour.

I am blessed in that I have great neighbours. They are friendly, sharing and supportive. Most of the families in my area know each other quite well and are all there for each other. It is a nice way to live.

250-341-5185 CUSTOM ORDERS Sponge Toffee, Chocolate-dipped Sponge Toffee, Peanut Brittle, Chocolate-dipped Brownies, Chocolate-dipped Caramels

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80% of good skin involves correct cleansing, toning and moisturizing.

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2 Week Trial kits $24-$30.

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Tupperware I figured out why they called it Tupperware.

It’s short for ‘Tupperwhere is the lid?’

Classic Car Show The Radium Classic Car Show & Shine has been a bit undecided on location this year. They were on the edge of moving it to the crossroads but have ended up back at the Radium Springs Golf Course driving range.

Thanks to Brian Schaal and Copper Point Golf Course for stepping up and offering their driving range as an alternative venue.

Good community spirit.

A great venue for events of all sizes.

Up to 600 people on the floor.

Up to 120 people in the lounge.

250-342-3315 invermerecurling@shaw.ca

August Beach Parties Thanks to the District of Invermere (events -Cortney) for organizing this year’s ‘Beach Parties’ during the upcoming month of August. They have partnered with Columbia River Paddle for some great events every Thursday evening, form 5 pm to 8 pm in August. Each week will be a different, fun, family-friendly event. Mark Thursdays off in your calendar.

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Utopia Detailing at its best. Utopia is the place to go. They do detailing on almost any type of vehicle, making them all look like new inside and out.

This time of year they really specialize in boats and RVs. Stop in for a free estimate near Pete’s Marina in the industrial park.

Fresh Produce This is a great time of year for healthy eating. We see fresh local produce all around us at farmer’s markets, grocery stores and more. Cherrys and blueberries are happening now. It is awesome.

How to Cook a Steak Many folks believe that searing a steak at high temperatures will seal in the juices.

This is nonsense.

Searing does cause the browning that creates flavor, but it doesn’t seal in the juices.

A steak cooked slower and at a lower temperature will be more tender and will retain most of its juices.

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week or two at most. Imagine that. Only 2 weeks in paradise. You might have to really help them make every second count.

So anyway, just be patient and relax and know that this is an amazing place to live.

Happy Birthday To my nephew Eric Molendyk in Burnaby.

Eric has cerebral palsy and has lived in a chair most of his life. He is a very intelligent, very caring and very funny guy. One of my inspirations in life for sure. Happy birthday Eric.

BIG Book Sale A huge thanks to everyone involved in the BIG Book Sale this year. Last weekend had the old hall filled to capacity with books and happy readers. It is a lot of work. A great job by all the volunteers as well as everyone who donated books and everyone who showed up to purchase reading material.

Long Day It is a long one. I have run out of unproductive things to do while I am at work.

Quick Changes I am writing this article on Sunday evening and it is crazy how quickly the air quality in the valley has changed. It was nice and clear a couple of hours ago and now is very smoky. I can even smell smoke. It is enough to make a lot of people get nervous and wonder how close the nearest wildfire might be. But this is all just general smoke from around the province.

It reminds me of how fast a fire can get going and how we all have to be very careful anywhere around the outdoors.

Be Patient and Enjoy It is has been and will be a few weeks of craziness in the valley. The same as every summer really. For many of the locals, life changes drastically. But it is a good thing for the valley.

So rather than getting uptight and acting out of your normal, laid-back character, try just sitting back and thinking how incredible our lives are that we get to live here yearround.

This time of year we see thousands of people who are just able to get out here for a

Lambert-Kipp Pharmacy J. Douglas Kipp, B.Sc. (Pharm) Laura Kipp, Pharm D. Irena Shepard, B.Sc. (Pharm)

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Names We’ve Heard

20 Carlos Santana, Sir Edmund Hillary 21 Cat Stevens, Robin Williams 22 Danny Glover, Willem Dafoe 23 Monica Lewinsky, Woody Harrelson 24 Lynda Carter, Amelia Earhart 25 Matt LeBlanc, Louise Brown 26 Mick Jagger, Sandra Bullock Local Celebrities

20 Matthew Fulton, Missy and Steven Markus anniversary 21 Marilyn Falkmann, Malcolm Snyder, Bob & Susan Powell anniversary 22 Richard Kinsey 24 Eric Molendyk, Larry Boyd, Lucian & Isaiah Kinsey, Rita Burke 25 Gordon Ede, Leslie Grozli Hecher, Anne Newhouse 26 Carmen Salazar, Brendan Walgren Submit your free birthday or anniversary greetings to rob@valleypeak.ca or call 250-341-7243

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July 20-26, 2017 Lunch ’til Late Kitchen Open to 10 pm Daily, 11 pm Fri/Sat

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FREE LISTINGS FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS Columbia Valley Food Bank Hours Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1-2 pm.

3rd Wednesday, 5:30-7 pm.

Located in Library Basement.

Museum Hours Tuesday 10 am-4 pm.

Thrift Store Hours Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 10 am-4 pm.

Invermere Library hours Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am-5 pm.

Wednesday, 10 am-8 pm.

Radium Library Hours Tuesday, 6-8 pm.

Wed, Thurs. 1-4 pm Saturday, 10 am–1 pm.

Purcell Mountain Painters On Facebook Invermere Camera Club On Facebook Every Thursday Senior Walking, Edgewater Hall, 9 am.

Summer Reading in the Park, 5-8 yrs, Radium, 9:30 am.

Stretch & Move, 10:30 am, Invermere Seniors Hall.

Storytime at Invermere Library 10:30 am. 342-6416.

Carpet Bowling, 1:30 pm, Invermere Seniors Hall.

Men’s Golf Night, Windermere Valley, 1:30 pm +.

Jiu Jitsu, 7-9 pm, next to Vet, 250-341-7113.

Crib, Drop-in, Invermere Legion, 6-10 pm.

Texas Hold ’Em Invermere Legion, $35, 6:30 pm.

Columbia A.A., Women, Fairmont, Lion’s Den, 7:15 pm, 688–6050.

‘Name That Tune’, Copper City Saloon, 8 pm.

Karaoke at the Horsethief Creek Pub, 8 pm.

2nd Thursday of Every Month Invermere Senior’s Lunches, 342-9281 ext 1232.

3rd Thursday of Every Month Parkinson's Disease Support Group Meeting at Heritage Inn in Cranbrook at 7 pm.

Every Friday Senior Walking, The Bakery, Invermere, 9:30 am.

Senior Walking, Radium Community Garden, 11 am.

Aqua-Fit, Radium Pools, 11 am. 270-0456.

Duplicate Bridge at Invermere Seniors’ Hall 1 pm.

DIY Sheds 6’x8’ Jasper 8’x8’ Sedona 10’x10’ Everett 2 Year Warranty Delivery Available

Golf Date Night, Mountainside, after 4 pm.

Dinner at Invermere Legion at 6:30 pm.

Bingo, Shuswap Band Hall, 7 pm.

Alcoholics Anonymous at Radium Catholic Church. 8 pm. 342-2424.

3rd Friday Every Month Inv. Caregivers Support, 1-3 pm, Hospital Boardroom.

Last Friday of Every Month Soup & Bun Luncheon, Edgewater Legion, noon.

Every Saturday Farmers Market, Invermere, 9 am-1 pm.

Lego Club, all ages, Radium Library, 10 am-noon.

Storytime, Invermere Library 11 am. 342-6416.

Darts, Drop-in, Invermere Legion, 4-6 pm.

Climbing Wall, Laird School, 5-8 pm, 250-688-5228.

Edgewater-Horsethief Creek Pub shuttle, 6 pm to close.

Crib, Edgewater Legion, 7:30 pm.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 pm. 250-342-2424.

Every Sunday Latter Day Saints’ Service, Fairmont, 10 am. 270-0299.

Worship & Fellowship, Alliance Church, 10:30 am.

Lutheran Service, Christ Church Trinity, 1:30 pm.

Climbing Wall, Laird School, 5-8 pm, 250-688-5228.

Jiu Jitsu, 7-9 pm, next to Vet, 250-341-7113.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 pm. 250-342-2424.

Every Monday Aqua-Fit, Radium Pools, 10 am. 270-0456.

Invermere Seniors’ Carpet Bowling at 1:30 pm.

Bereavement Support Group, Hospice Office, 6 pm.

Army Cadets, Invermere Legion, 6:15 pm, 688-5266.

Duplicate Bridge at Invermere Seniors’ Hall 6:30 pm.

Live Music, Horsethief Creek Pub, 7-9 pm.

Al-Anon, Inver. Catholic Church, 7:15 pm. 342-8255.

Aqua-Fit, Radium Pools, 8 pm. 270-0456.

Industry Night, Station Pub, 9 pm-midnight.

Every Tuesday Summer Reading in the Park, 5-8 yrs, Radium, 9:30 am.

Pasta Night, Best Western Invermere Inn. Meditation, 6:30 pm, Allison, Mountain Om Yoga & Wellness Studio, by donation.

Cubs & Beavers, 6-7 pm, J. A. Laird. 341-3983.

Jiu Jitsu, 7-9 pm, next to Vet, 250-341-7113.

Games Night, Horsethief Creek Pub. Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 pm. 250-342-2424.

KARAOKE-Thursdays

1st Tuesday of Every Month MS Support Group, 7 pm, Christ Church Trinity.

1st and 3rd Tuesday Each Month OPTions for Sexual Health. Confidential low-cost birth control, STI tests. 6:30-8:30 pm. 688-6787.

Last Tuesday of Each Month Free Coffee Break, Women Centre, 10 am-noon.

Every Wednesday Summer Reading in the Park, 5-8 yrs, Radium, 9:30 am.

Aqua-Fit, Radium Pools, 10 am. 270-0456.

Rotary Club of Invermere, Curling Centre, 11:45 am.

Men’s Golf Night, Coys Par 3, 5 pm.

Aqua-Fit, Radium Pools, 8 pm. 270-0456.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 pm. 250-342-2424.

Industry Night, The Station, 9 pm-midnight.

1st and 3rd Wednesday Each Month Radium Rotary, Radium Springs Golf Course, 8 am.

July 21, Friday Market on Main, Radim, 4-9 pm.

Bullriding in the Rockies, Curling Centre, open at 5 pm.

Roast Chicken Dinner, Invermere Legion, 6:30 pm.

‘Sheberdean & the Postmistress”, Radium, 7-9 pm.

July 22, Saturday Valley Appreciation Day, Invermere, 9 am-1 pm.

Free pancake breakfast, 9 am-noon, Invermere.

Invermere Farmers Market, downtown, 9 am-1 pm.

Jail & Bail, 10 am-noon, Invermere downtown.

Food Bank BBQ, Home Hardware, 11 am-2:30 pm.

Barn Dance, Coys Par 3, 5:30 pm.

July 24, Monday ‘Zonnis’, Horsethief Creek Pub, 7-9 pm.

‘Trolls’ free movie, Pothole Park, dusk.

July 25, Tuesday Free Coffee Break, Women Centre, 10 am-noon.

July 27, Thursday Delta Aquarids meteor shower, darkness.

As an event organizer, don’t forget to contact The Valley Peak with your information.

Improve local awareness and increase attendance by emailing rob@valleypeak.ca.

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