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Who was the first Canadian player to win the Cy Young award for top pitcher in the National League? (Answer on page 7) May 31-June 6, 2018
Volume 16 Issue 22
Estate Auction
special one in celebration of Canal Days, with door prizes, a $500 bonanza and a $500 free game. Bring three food items for the food bank or donate $5 and you’ll get an extra card for a free game. Doors open at 5:30 pm and the Bingo balls start rolling 7 pm. Might want to bring your favourite troll doll and your lucky dabber to this one.
Check out the estate auction happening this Saturday, June 2. It is from the estate of Ed Smith and includes lots of large shop tools and the like. It will be on location at 1318 Hwy 93/95 in Windermere beginning at 11 am. Viewing is 9 am that morning or Friday noon to 5. Get more information in the ad on page 3.
Bike to Work Week If you haven’t dusted off your bicycle and tuned it up for the summer yet, this is the week to do it. May 28 to June 3 is Bike to Work week, with June 3 the official World Bicycle Day. What better way to celebrate than by cruising around town or down a trail? If you sign up for Bike to Work week at www.biketowork.ca and log at least one trip during the week, you’ll be entered to win a cool prize or two. Happy cycling.
New Routine My favourite exercise is a cross between a lunge and a crunch. I call it ‘lunch’.
Bingo Night Thursday, May 31 is the last bingo night in Canal Flats until September, and an extra
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Canal Days The fun peaks on Saturday, June 2, with Canal Days activities starting at 8 am with a pancake breakfast. Come for the parade, the classic car show and burn-out pit, live music with Marty and Eli, the horseshoe tournament, kids’ soap box cars, a native dance group performance, raffles, face painting, bouncy castles, food, and a dance featuring the Mile High Club. What else could they possibly do to make this day better? It will be incredible. Check out the full schedule online, by calling 3495447, or just head to the Civic Centre for pancakes and stay all day.
Summer Heat This Saturday, June 2 is the Summer Heat Party at Copper City Saloon at the Best Western Inn. Enjoy great drink specials and DJ Fast Life at 10 pm. Open Monday-Friday, 7 am - 4 pm. Saturday 8 am - 4 pm. Sunday 9 am - 4 pm.
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SHUSWAP BAND Fundraiser for Aboriginal Days Every Tuesday, May 29 to June 20 Shuswap Band Hall at 7 pm Everyone Welcome Call 250-341-3678 for Info
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Live Country Music Country fans will want to check out Aces Wyld, booked to play at the Horsethief Pub on Monday, June 4 from 7 pm to 9 pm. These small-town Saskatchewan boys just won Group of the Year at their home province’s Country Music Awards, and are making a stop in Radium as part of their Small Town Style tour. They put on a great show. There’s no door fee for these Live Music Monday shows: save your money for the great food. Accompanied young music fans are welcome at the pub.
THE STATION
What type of cheese is always made backwards? What word in the English language is always spelled incorrectly? Answers on page 8.
NEW SUMMER DRINK MENU
Fresh Fridays Season Finale It’s been an impressive season for the monthly Fresh Friday youth open mic nights. It’s inspiring to see and hear our talented young people finding their voice. The season ends this Friday, June 1, with special guests including Ella Swan of Mighty Speck Records, and a bottomless popcorn fundraiser. Come for the reception at 6:30 pm at Pynelogs, with art awards being presented at 7 pm and the live music concert kicking off at 7:15 pm. Thanks as well to local musician Oso Simple for hosting these events and supporting young local talent.
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For Rent Hall rental and catering. Royal Canadian Legion, Invermere. Reasonable rates. 250-688-0640. Hot Tub Rentals, Diamond Heating & Spas, 250-342-7100. _____
Windermere Community Hall. Upgraded. Lots of features. Call 778-526-0092.
Services Peaks Bike Repair. Bike tune ups & services at a fair price. 250-341-1946. _____
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. Spring cleanup, Eaves troughs, home maintenance, moving & packing. 250-688-2897.
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The ‘Fun Day at Coys’ Golf Tournament is next Saturday, June 9. It is a fundraiser for the Fairmont Lions Club. This event is often sold out so get a hold of them immediately to get entered. This is always a fantastic fun day at a great golf venue that includes 9 holes of golf and a mouth-watering barbecue meal afterwards. The cost is only $30 for golf and the meal, an incredible deal. Just the meal will be $15. There are two shotgun tee times, noon and 2:30 pm, and groups will have up to 8 golfers in them. Just a bit more fun that way. You must pre-register at Coys Par 3, 250345-6504.
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June 2, 2018 CLASSIC CAR SHOW & BURNOUT PIT
Car Show 10 am-4 pm
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Stay in the positive zone folks. There is a lot of negative energy out there and a lot of people are living in a very negative head space. The problem with that is that the more negative you are, the more negativity comes towards you. We attract the energy that we put out there. So if we spend our time worrying about bad things happening then the likelihood of those things actually happening increases. If we perceive someone as a mean person that person will be mean to us. If we worry about our health then we are likely to have health issues. Life is within ourselves. We are all in charge of our own lives, every moment of every day. We can be as happy and positive as we want to be. If we perceive someone as kind and loving then that is what we will receive from that person. And you know what? Everyone is kind and loving if we allow them to be. In our hearts, everyone is very similar. We all want to live happy, loving lives with good friends and community. Here, we live in an incredible community full of amazing people. It is up to us to be one of the amazing people and to help ourselves and others find the beauty within all of us.
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AUCTION For MR. ED SMITH,
Large Shop & Tool ON LOCATION at 1318 Hwy 93/95 WINDERMERE, BC, (4 km south of Tim Horton’s) SATURDAY, JUNE 2/2018, 11 a.m. SHARP! Large selection of shop tools, machinery, mowers , hand tools, steel, lumber. 2004 CHRYSLER Intrepid TERMS: CASH, VISA, MC. PREVIEW: Fri. noon - 5, Sat. 9 a.m. till sale For listing and pictures go to www.highcountryantiques.ca click on upcoming auctions or call Tex @ HIGH COUNTRY AUCTIONS 250-341-5316
Well Named Is it wrong that only one company makes the board game Monopoly?
Beer Day Fairmont is hosting the 7th Annual East Kootenay Beer Festival on Saturday, June 16. It will be at the Ski Hill from 4 pm to 8 pm with live music plus beer and cider tasting from several unique Canadian breweries. Tickets go fast for this one. Call 1-800-663 -4979 and get your tickets soon.
Yuk Yuk’s Coming to Town
1. Juillet
Comedians Brett Miller and Sam Tonning will be at the Horsethief Creek Pub on Saturday, June 9, as part of the Yuk Yuk’s On Tour comedy night series. Early bird tickets are on sale now for $10 ($15 general admission). Mark this one on your calendar and bring some friends with you. The show runs 9 pm to 10:30 pm so there’s plenty of time to enjoy dinner and some drinks first. Know a friend who could use some laughs? Give them a call. The pub has a shuttle service to guarantee a fun, safe night for everyone.
FREE LOTTO 649 With 5 Fills. Skookum Inn Will you be the next Multi-Millionaire? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
What is the French word for the month ‘July’? Which Biblical king was known for his wisdom? What connects our muscles to our bones? What is the name of the blue plaid patterns from Nova Scotia? What is the white sauce often served with fish & chips? What is the International Radio Code word for the letter ‘J’?
Answers are hidden within ads in this issue. Enjoy your search!
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May 31-June 6, 2018
DOG
So it is very apparent that Rob is my go to guy or my ‘pack leader’. I really count on him for my food, exercise, poo pick-ups and a lot of love. It has been pretty tricky lately. During the last few months he seems to take off on occasion. As soon as he is putting his shoes on I am jumping up on him making sure that he is taking me with him. Sadly, sometimes he will say, “Sorry Watson but you have to stay here while I go to the hospital”. That sentence knocks the wind right out of me. I do not like being left behind for any amount of time. If he is gone for very long, I get pretty worried about being deserted. I am lucky that he has his Mom and lots of friends to help me out. Kootenay Kritters has done a great job of keeping me happy and exercised. When I do get him home, I just follow him around, literally touching his leg with my snout as he moves around. I really love him and love to be as near as possible during the day and every night. It is a strong bond we have.
What Year Was It? Hitler became Chancellor of Germany and declared a mission to generate a ‘people’s car’ (later became the Volkswagen Beetle), U.S. prohibition was repealed and cannabis was outlawed. Alcatraz opened, drive-in movies began, Monopoly was released, chocolate chip cookies were invented and Einstein moved to America. What year was it? See page 10.
Family Secrets At what age is it appropriate to tell my dog that he’s adopted?
Bingo Check out the Bingo every Tuesday evening at the Shuswap Band Office at 7 pm. They are using it as a fundraiser for Aboriginal Days on June 22. Everyone is welcome.
WALKING KRITTER SITTING
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May 31-June 6, 2018
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So I have done about 10 days of peritoneal dialysis, including a few days in Invermere. It is an interesting adventure at this point as I have to be sitting down at home every three or four hours. The procedure takes about half an hour so I didn’t get to go far from home. But I am definitely finding that I have a lot more energy. I am able to actually walk up a hill or stairs without getting exhausted. Tomorrow I am going for a bunch of tests to determine if this system is being effective in removing all my toxins. It is so much nicer than travelling to the hospital three times a week. I am also training this week on a ‘night cycler’ which is a machine that will do the dialysis exchanges for me as I am sleeping. If I can stay attached for 8 hours at night then I have 16 hours of free wheeling during the day. For me this is as good as it gets for now. I am not really a candidate for a transplant due to the myeloma so home dialysis is fantastic.
Long Day It is a long one. I have run out of unproductive things to do while I am at work.
Hike for Hospice This year’s Hike for Hospice is happening on Sunday, June 24. It will be a beautiful, easy-going, 1.25 km walk around a scenic lake or an 8 km hike on an easy trail. Everyone is invited to participate (including dogs on leash). You can register and collect pledges online at www.hospicesocietycv.com. All funds raised will go to the Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley.
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4th Annual
HIKE for HOSPICE
Sunday, June 24 Historic K-2 Ranch on Westside Road Check-in 9:30 am Historic Barn Tour 10 am Hike Starts 10:30 am Enjoy a 1.25 km walk around a scenic lake or 8 km round trip hike on an easy trail. Bring-Your-Own- Picnic Lunch! For details about the hike, how to register and collect pledges, donate online or where to pick up paper registration/pledge forms go to www.hospicesocietycv.com For information contact Susan at (778) 526-5143
GO FOR A BIKE RIDE
PASTORS:
Lead: Trevor Hagan Associate: Matt Moore
Sunday, June 3, 10:30 am
‘BELIEVE-Sharing My Faith’ Pastor Trevor Hagan ministering “K.I.D.S.” Church available during the Morning Service (age 3 to grade 7)
EVERYONE IS INVITED!
UPCOMING EVENTS Friday, June 1, 6:30 pm
SCHNITZEL & SPATZLE DINNER Live music with
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Side Effects
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We have discussed most of the side effects of chemo but I have found a new issue since I have begun peritoneal dialysis. I am adding 2 litres of fluid to my body every few hours and then draining most of it out. Apparently I have been very dehydrated for months so my body is trying to absorb and retain a lot of the fluid. I gained 6 kilograms (13 pounds) in the first four days. That has leveled off now. I also experience a few cramps during draining and filling of my dialysate. As my cavity gets empty, the drain line comes into contact with different tissues and organs. It can be pretty sharp cramps at times. Anyways I seem to have a lot more energy on this style of dialysis so I am really hoping that it all works out with the night machine. That will get my life back to pretty normal.
Old Age Three things happen as you get older. The first one is that you lose your memory. I can’t remember the rest.
Inside ICAN Eric "The Red", reporting for ICAN Rescue and Adoption Facility. I'm receiving so much love from all the volunteers here it's great. Although what I'm really looking for is a forever family of my own. If you or someone you know are looking to add some spunk to your life with a forever animal companion call ICAN and come meet me! ICAN has been rescuing, sheltering, spaying/neutering and rehoming companion animals since 2007. Watson’s a huge fan. We would also like to thank everyone who has donated their items for our annual garage sale coming up on June 23 and 24. We are still accepting items up until June 17. Give Teryl a call for pickup at 250-6883336. For more information visit our website www.ican.com or give us a call 250341-7888.
Happy Anniversary Congratulations to Sydney-Anne for her twenty years of owning and operating AG Valley Foods. She has run the store to be community-oriented and family-friendly. This Saturday, June 2 marks the celebration with a live DJ, lots of local vendors, door prizes and great deals in the store.
June 2 June 6 June 7 June 15 June 19 June 19
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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 EXTERIORS & INTERIORS TILING & HARDWOOD DECKS & FENCES
FREE ESTIMATES! Richard Penner 250-341-8708 roedev1@hotmail.ca “NO JOB IS TOO SMALL”
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ELEGANT DINING IN RADIUM
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OPEN Monday to Saturday 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
24 HOUR FLOOD SERVICE
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RC Emergency First Aid Positive Mindset & Team Building Financial Management for NPOs CDN Firearms Safety Course Boards Basics: Governance Laughter Yoga
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WHERE WAS I?
►Brakes, mufflers, suspensions, air conditioning, Answer on page 11
Can you guess where this photo was taken?
propane conversion, fuel injection and more!
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May 31-June 6, 2018
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My Progress There is not much new in my world of chemo other than I am trying to get it transferred from Trail to Cranbrook. Once a week I will have to travel for a quick shot in the belly and a handful of pills. They have been very vague on my progress but bone scans have shown that things seem to be working okay. Carry on until September 18 and hope for the best. Progress in my kidney world is exceptional. Doing my own dialysis at home has made a huge difference so far and if it works out well I will be moving back to the valley full time next week. That is exciting. I really look forward to seeing if I can swing a golf club. It has been a long spring and summer of not really doing anything very fun, just healing. A huge thanks to everyone who has been helping me out. There have been so many of you that have made a difference.
Canadian Sports Trivia Answer In 1971, Canadian Ferguson Jenkins was named as the top pitcher in the National League. He had led the league twice in wins, 9 times in complete games and had won 20 or more games in 6 complete seasons.
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Downtown Invermere
I went to purchase some camouflage clothing yesterday but I couldn’t see any.
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Mozart & Dvorak
Daily Lunch Specials
Check out the 10th Anniversary Tour of the Kootenay by La Cafamore coming up next Saturday, June 9 at Christ Church Trinity. These girls are magic with their music. They combine piano with violin, viola and cello for an enchanting symphony of sound.
Now selling locally grown J2 Ranch WAGYU/ANGUS BEEF Inspected/Hormone & Antibiotic Free Halves or quarters available Call for details
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Grow to Eat Planting doesn’t just happen on the May long weekend. If you hope to eat, say, two lettuce heads a week through the summer, you need to plant two lettuce seeds or seedlings every week. Ditto for sugar snap peas, carrots, and other vegetables where eating them at their peak matters. Another way to spread out the harvest season is to spring plant ever-bearing strawberry plant varieties (like Albion) instead of, or as well as, the June-bearing varieties (like Tristar). There’s nothing better than eating your own fresh food from your own garden all summer long.
Riddliculous Answer (From page 2) Edam is ‘made’ backwards. ‘Incorrectly’ is always spelled incorrectly.
The Thrifty Reporter
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Last week I talked about vases for all the beautiful cut flowers. I would like to share another project and yes the containers can be found at the Thrift Store. In my travels I stopped to visit a greenhouse. They are always a pleasure to walk, not only for the sights and smells but also to get ideas for my own planting needs. I just love succulent plants like cactuses and this greenhouse had many with some being displayed in crystal dessert bowls. Yes, I know of a great little thrift store to pick up fancy bowls like these for my succulent plants. The plants will look awesome and at a great price
Furnace and Heat Pump Installation Service and Repair
Please be careful on the roads this weekend. It is dangerous out there. Lots of guys are drinking and having to let their wives drive.
250-342-6312 JACUZZI HOT TUBS When the name says it all!
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Efficient Irrigation If watering your plants or grass the right amount at the right times is important to you, check out the irrigation systems at Rona in Athalmer. They can help you find the right hassle-free set-up to make your garden or lawn low maintenance and looking its best through the hot summer. Timers, micro-irrigation and drip systems make it easy to head out camping and still come home to happy plants. Drop in to the store next time you swing through Athalmer, and see how simple it is. This week’s offering for Friday night dinner at the Invermere Legion is schnitzel, spätzle and red cabbage. It will be awesome. The O’Sullivans will be playing live music the same evening. Enjoy your Friday.
Bruno’s Plumbing Service WE SELL, CONSIGN & BUY
Antiques ☺ Rarities Boutique ☺ Vintage Home Décor ☺ Upcycled Junk Jonny & Teresa 778-526-5117 4730 Government St. Windermere
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May 31-June 6, 2018
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2018 PROPERTY TAX NOTICES Property tax notices for the District of Invermere have now been mailed to all property owners on record. If you have not received your notice, please contact the Municipal Office at 250.342.9281 so that a copy may be forwarded. Failure to receive a tax notice DOES NOT eliminate the responsibility for the payment of taxes. Taxes are due on July 3, 2018, after which time a 5% penalty will be added to any unpaid current taxes (including unclaimed Home Owner Grants). An additional 5% penalty will be added after July 31, 2018. Please Note: Penalties apply to Home Owner Grants not claimed by July 3, 2018. You may view details of your tax account including assessments and bill summaries by registering with online services. You may also claim your home owner grant online (you do not need to register to claim your Home Owner Grant). Simply go to www.invermere.net and click on the tab “Online Services”. Pre-payment options and automatic withdrawals are available. Contact our office for more detail.
May 31-June 6, 2018
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Welcome to The Valley Peak. This page gives you an example of different ad size options and what each would cost. ADVERTISING INFORMATION
SINGLE AD
4.7 CM TALL X 6.2 CM WIDE
SINGLE WEEK $30 1 MONTH (4 ISSUES) $112 ($28/AD) 3 MONTHS (13 ISSUES) $312 ($24/AD)
DOUBLE SIZED AD 9.6 CM TALL X 6.2 CM WIDE
SINGLE WEEK - $55
Thanks for your interest. I hope that we will develop and maintain a wonderful, successful business partnership. As an advertising venue, I consider your success to reflect my success. We can work together to do whatever it takes to inform your potential clients about your fantastic business products or services.
1 MONTH (4 ISSUES) $210 ($52.50/AD) 3 MONTHS (13 ISSUES) $611 ($47/AD) 6 MONTHS (26 ISSUES) $1,170 ($45/AD)
DOUBLE SIZED AD
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TRIPLE SIZED AD 14.7 CM TALL X 6.2 CM WIDE SINGLE WEEK $80 1 MONTH (4 ISSUES) $312 ($78/AD) 3 MONTHS (13 ISSUES) $936 ($72/AD)
1,500 Copies are printed weekly.
That’s 19,500 in 3 months! 4.7 CM TALL X 12.6 CM WIDE
SINGLE WEEK - $55 1 MONTH (4 ISSUES) - $210 ($52.50/AD) 3 MONTHS (13 ISSUES) - $611 ($47/AD) 6 MONTHS (26 ISSUES) - $1,170 ($45/AD)
TRIPLE SIZED AD
4.7 CM TALL X 19.0 CM WIDE
SINGLE WEEK - $80 1 MONTH (4 ISSUES) - $312 ($78/AD) 3 MONTHS (13 ISSUES) - $936 ($72/AD)
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Mon-Thur 8 am-7:30 pm Friday 8 am-9 pm Saturday 8 am-8 pm Sunday 9 am-6 pm
Huge selection of lawnmowers and lawn tractors in stock and ready to tame your yard! SUMMER HOURS
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Wildfire Season So things are already pretty dry in British Columbia. It is a crazy world of fighting flooding in some areas while fighting wildfires in others. In our area, the Fire Wardens have begun patrols. They will be out to chat up the backcountry users regarding safety around campfires. Remember that fires must be contained in a proper pit with a maximum size of 50 centimeters tall by 50 cm wide. Keep water or a shovel nearby and always attend your fire. And please put it out before you leave. Abandoned campfires are consistently an issue in our area. Anyways, please be respectful of the information you receive when you come across a Fire Warden while you are out using the bush areas.
It Was That Year BOX 2228 742 - 13 STREET INVERMERE, B.C. V0A 1K0 PHONE 250-342-3031 FAX 250-342-6945 EMAIL info@invermereinsurance.com
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(From page 4) In 1933, a house cost $5,750 to buy and $18/month to rent. The average annual income was $1,550. It was the beginning of the Great Depression with nearly 33% unemployment in the U.S. plus the beginning of the ‘Dust Bowl’ years when the Midwest dried up.
May 31-June 6, 2018
HOW ARE YOU SLEEPING? DEEP ENOUGH? LONG ENOUGH?
All-Natural Q Sciences SLEEP SPRAY is non-habit forming and provides a deep and restful sleep.
Contact: Dorothy Isted healthfair@shaw.ca 250-342-3826
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
Tech Security Tuesday-Saturday 10 am-7 pm
778-526-5233
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Show your appreciation for our incredible community by volunteering for a set-up or take-down shift on Valley Appreciation Day, Saturday, July 21. It’s a pretty physical job, moving tables and chairs around, but it’s essential to this great annual downtown Invermere event. Set-up happens from 6:30-8:30am (or whenever it’s done) with clean-up from 1-4 pm. To volunteer your time, contact Cortney by email at events@invermere.net or call 342-9281 ext. 1232. Hope to see you there for pancakes.
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What a morning this is. The sky is blue and not a cloud in sight. The weather has been incredible for the last couple weekends. Shirt sleeves and shorts were seen everywhere. I even wore shorts and sandals. And it looks like it shall be pretty nice for the next few days. Get outside folks. Enjoy where we live and the amazing weather that we are having. It just feels good.
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Birthday List Most folks will deny it but really, everyone likes to hear ‘Happy Birthday’ from their friends once each year. So let me know at The Valley Peak about your birth date and those of any friends or family that you want to torment. Contact information is at the top of each page.
Where I Was The photo on page 6 is more about where I want to be. It is a photo of Watson and I in a little bonding moment while out camping at one of our beautiful back country lakes.
Pop-Up Picnic Tickets Tickets are now on sale for the 4th annual Mountain Al Fresco, an outdoor picnic dinner and party for ages 19+ where everything is white, from the decorations and plates to the diners’ outfits. The event is held at a secret location in Invermere, to be revealed at noon on the day of the event, July 7. You can bring your own three-course picnic, or pre-order your food by July 3. Music will be provided by Flint & Feather (folk/roots) and also by DJ Wild Bill. Guests bring their own table decorations and wine glasses. Tickets are $25 and available online at www.mountainalfesco.com. Sounds like the perfect excuse to dig out that white cowboy hat or wedding dress you’ve got in the back of your closet.
Tips from the Pro How do you deal with a windy day? This is the “Wind”ermere Valley, so we have to accept that we will be playing in the wind from time to time. The old adage goes, “when it’s breezy swing easy”. This is true as we tend to overswing in the wind, mis-hitting the ball and creating more spin and a ball out of control! It is best to take more club and swing easy, which not only helps with better contact, but usually flights the ball lower into the wind. Jeremy Johnson, FHSR.
Octogenarian What did the pirate say when he turned 80? “Aye matey!”
Home Sweet Home So I got back to Invermere for a few days last weekend. It was a very busy few days just catching up on parts of my life. I didn’t get out much. An incredible experience was walking into
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my house. Groups of ladies from my Church, with their friends had been to my home to clean it up. They did a great job. They also put fresh food in my fridge including some prepared meals. It made for a much easier trip home for me. I really have to give them a special thanks.
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Camping Season How often do you make it out to a local lake or campground in the summer? The prep work can seem daunting: check the trailer’s propane, unearth the tent in the storage room, pack up the stuff … But once you’re out there, with the campfire burning and maybe a filthy kid or two riding their bikes everywhere, the dog snoozing in the shade, it’s so worth it. It can be even more fun with friends nearby. People come here from all over the world to spend a night in our forests: we’re the lucky ones who can do it anytime.
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Cheers to the Volunteers Thanks to everyone who came out for the Annual Shoreline Clean-up. It’s incredible how much litter and garbage can build up over the winter months. And on behalf of the volunteers: thank you to Rocky River Grill for the delicious lunch.
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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. 201, 7 Ave, Invermere. 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. Every Thursday Senior Walking, Edgewater Hall, 9 am. Stretch & Move, 10:30 am, Invermere Seniors Hall. Storytime at Invermere Library 10:30 am. 342-6416. Pickleball, Pineridge Courts, 10 am, all welcome. Carpet Bowling, 1:30 pm, Radium School Gym. Jiu Jitsu, 7-9 pm, next to Vet, 250-341-7113. Crib, Drop-in, Invermere Legion, 6-10 pm. Youth Network, Canal Flats Civic Centre, 6-8 pm. Texas Hold ’Em Invermere Legion, $35, 6:30 pm. Columbia A.A., Women, Fairmont, Lion’s Den, 7:15 pm, 250-688–6050. Karaoke at the Horsethief Creek Pub, 8 pm. 2nd Thursday of Every Month Invermere Senior’s Lunches, 342-9281 ext 1232. 2nd & 4th Thursday Every Month Seniors Tea, Invermere Library, 342-6416. 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. Baby Rhyme Time, Invermere Library, 10:30 am. Senior Walking, Radium Community Garden, 11 am. Duplicate Bridge at Invermere Seniors’ Hall 1 pm. Dinner at Invermere Legion at 6:30 pm. Bingo, Shuswap Band Hall, 7 pm. Beer Tasting, Whitehouse, 7 pm. Alcoholics Anonymous at Radium Catholic Church. 8 pm. 342-2424. Karaoke, Whitehouse. 1st Friday Every Month Open Mic, all ages, Pynelogs, 7-10 pm. 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 LEGO Club, Radium Library, 10 am, 347-2434. Storytime, Invermere Library 11 am. 342-6416. Pickleball, Pineridge Courts, 10 am, all welcome. Tech Support, Invermere Library, 1-4 pm. Darts, Drop-in, Invermere Legion, 4-6 pm. Climbing Wall, Laird School, 5-8 pm, 250-688-5228. 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. Carpet Bowling, 1:30 pm, Radium School Gym. 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 Senior Singalong, Columbia Gardens, 10 am. Stretch & Move, 10:30 am, Invermere Seniors Hall. Invermere Seniors’ Carpet Bowling at 1:30 pm. Army Cadets, Invermere Legion, 6:15 pm, 688-5266. Duplicate Bridge at Invermere Seniors’ Hall 6:30 pm. Indoor Pickleball, DTSS Gym, 7-9 pm. Live Music, Horsethief Creek Pub, 7-9 pm. Al-Anon, Inver. Catholic Church, 7:15 pm. 342-8255. Every Tuesday Pickleball, Pineridge Courts, 10 am, all welcome. Meditation, 6:30 pm, Allison, Mountain Om Yoga & Wellness Studio, by donation. Jiu Jitsu, 7-9 pm, next to Vet, 250-341-7113. Games Night, Horsethief Creek Pub. Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 pm. 250-342-2424. 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 Knitting, crocheting, Columbia Gardens, 1:30 pm. Youth Network night, Riverside Golf Resort, 6-8 pm. Fun flow taster Yoga, Radium Plaza, 778-316-6371. Crib, Invermere Seniors’ Hall, 7 pm. Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 pm. 250-342-2424. 1st and 3rd Wednesday Each Month Radium Rotary, Radium Springs Golf Course, 8 am. Last Wednesday of Each Month Co-Housing Info Session, Invermere Library, 6 pm. May 29, Tuesday Bingo, Shuswap Band Office, 7 pm. May 30, Wednesday Canal Days, various events daily through June 3.
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