Which Montreal Canadien has his name on the Stanley Cup 11 times as a player, more than any other? (Answer on page 7)
September October 10-16, 2019
Volume 17 Issue 41
Feed the Valley
Local Tasting
This is definitely one of my favourite food events in the valley each year. The Rocky River Grill is hosting their annual ‘Feed the Valley’ event this Thanksgiving Monday, October 14 between 2 pm and 8 pm. Everyone is invited to this FREE traditional Thanksgiving turkey feast! And a feast it is with all the fixings, all the side dishes and all the desserts that go great with turkey and giving thanks. You are encouraged to bring a nonperishable item or a donation for the Food Bank. Thanks to Sysco and GFS for their sponsorship.
This Friday tasting at the Copper City Liquor Store is from the local brewery, Arrowhead. Stop in at the Best Western Invermere Inn between 4 and 7 pm to try out some of their delicious beverages. They will also be offering up a Thanksgiving Arrowhead special. Nice. A great start to a long weekend.
Final Weekend Citadella Restaurant serves up wonderful food. It is well worth the visit just to see the glorious view from above Radium (turn up at Rolf’s spot). This weekend (Thanksgiving) will be their final weekend open for this season. Make sure you get up there and take advantage of a nice dining experience.
Returns The neighbourhood pub is only a 5 minute walk to get to it but more than 30 minutes to return. The difference is staggering.
SERVING LUNCH DAILY
PIZZA
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Fright Nights Valley Zipline has exciting Adventures happening this weekend, October 11-13 in support of the Radium Volunteer Fire Department. It will be exciting frightful tours, family-friendly during the daylight hours but full of ghosts, goblins and other monsters after dark (7 pm). Tours have been filling fast so contact them right away. Flip the page to see all the contact information and more in their ad on page 3.
Youth Drum Circles The Columbia Valley Youth Network is hosting a free youth (grades 6-12) drum circle on Monday, October 14 at 5 pm at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Register with Angela Miller. There will be a second session on November 4.
GIVING THANKS TO ALL OUR CUSTOMERS
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Trivia Nights at the Station If you’ve got a ton of life experience, read a bunch of books or just always know what Alex Trebek wants to hear, you should be spending your Wednesday evenings at the Station Pub. Trivia night teams of 1 to 6 are welcome, at $3 per person. There are two rounds of 20 questions, with cash prizes to the winning team. The pub doesn’t take reservations for Wednesday evenings so come early: the fun starts at 7 pm, with drink specials all night.
Riddliculous Find the word that fits in front of all the clue words to make compound words. Example: ground, fire, stop. Answer is ‘back’. Paste, pick, brush. Ball, glasses, witness. Cut, do, dresser. Ball, stool, note. See page 9.
Thanksgiving Thanks to Watson for coming into my life and loving me through thick and thin (I buy him off with food but it is effective).
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The Fairmont & District Lions Club is hosting a garage sale this Saturday, October12 at the Lions Den. They are accepting donations on the 10th and 11th. Call 250-341 -7150 if you need donations picked up.
Real Estate Did you hear about the guy who just bought a two-story home? The agent told him one story before the purchase and another after.
Horsethief Creek Flooded Flooded with entertainment at the Horsethief Creek Pub that is. This Monday, October 14 (7-9 pm) brings Michael Charles, an amazing international, Chicago blues artist. He will blow you away with explosive energy and precision in his blues -based rock. The following Monday has the Parsons Jazz Collective, some fantastic local talent. Get your tickets for the Halloween Howler 5: Burlesque is Back that is happening on Saturday, October 25. Enjoy October folks.
Thanksgiving Thanks to my friends and family who have been supporting me through my health issues.
GET OUT & VOTE
FEDERAL ELECTION MONDAY OCTOBER 21
Help Wanted Invermere family looking for a nanny/sitter to start Mon Nov 4 8:30-3:30 Mon to Fri. $15/hr. Call or text 250-688-7101 or email samantha.gernhart@gmail.com.
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 Tractor for Hire: Backhoe, loader, large rototiller, large mower. Levelling & landscaping, gravel, driveways, yards.$65/hr. 250-342-5212. _____
B.B.’s Home & Lawncare Services. Handyman services, renovations, yard & spring cleaning, eavestroughs, hauling, house checks. 250-688-2897. _____
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.
MOVING SALE
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DON’T MISS THIS
Happy Thanksgiving folks. I hope everyone has an incredible weekend. And I hope you all take the time to reflect on what you are thankful for. My list is endless and you will be sick of reading about some of them through this paper. I have to admit that many times in my life I find it hard to be thankful and wonder why things are happening to me. Similar to everyone I would imagine. But the blessings are endless. My dialysis view is beautiful mountains, not a hospital parking lot. I am not a big fan of dialysis but it keeps me alive. That’s worth feeling thankful. I am lucky to have The Valley Peak in my life. It has allowed me to meet many good people in the area and more. How about food? Thanks to all the food that I am provided. I really like to eat haha. Thanks to everyone who has ever done anything for me, or my family, or my friends, or anyone else who has needed a bit of a boost. Anyways, back to just a simple ‘I hope you enjoy your weekend. A reminder of the free turkey dinner at Rocky River Grill on Monday, October 14, and I know that will be a great meal and I will feel great full and grateful.
Bad Directions I am not sure I like my GPS unit. It led me to a cemetery and said I had reached my final destination.
Casino Fundraiser
Did you know Acupuncture is covered by insurance benefit plans and ICBC? It is, and it is great for pain and rehab of injuries. Book online or give Heather a call. Flourishinghealth.ca or 250-688-0033
The Mountain of Hope Society is having its first ever casino night fundraiser at Ullr Bar this Saturday, October 19, doors open at 7 pm with the tables opening at 8 pm. Your cover gets you a few chips and you can purchase more. All chip purchases are going directly to Mountain of Hope. This very cool event is limited to the bar’s capacity, with the age restricted to 19+. There will also be a silent auction. Plenty of local businesses have stepped up to sponsor the tables, and Birchwood Restaurant is offering VIP packages with dinner and first choice of table seating. Every penny raised goes to help local folks facing unexpected challenges. A fun night out for a great cause.
Thanksgiving Thanks to Phoenix Tears (cannabis oil) for keeping my cancer at bay.
THURSDAY NIGHT WINGS Starting at 5 pm 1 Pound of delicious wings Only $8 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
What does a fish absorb through its gills? Who was Bonnie’s partner in crime? Job, Judges and Numbers are all found in which book? What colour light shows on the starboard side of a boat? Graphite is composed of which element? From which lake is the Nile River said to originate?
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Watson’s Waddle Many people wonder why someone would have a pet. It really seems like a lot of work to feed, bathe, exercise and love an animal. What do you possibly get back? Did I say exercise? With a dog, it is important to make sure it is getting lots of exercise. That means that you will also be getting some exercise. Lots of nice walks. Rob and I both have lost lots of weight. How about reduced stress? Every walk we take, I can sense Rob’s brain slowing down, relaxing and becoming present in the moment. Yesterday we saw Canada geese, Mallard ducks, turtles, fish and more. All these relaxing and awesome things that few people see enough of. Love. That is a good thing. Coming home to a pet that just wants to be with you feels pretty good. A purring cat or a wagging tail can help you forget about a lot of problems. A warm cuddle when you are feeling down is wonderful. There are lots more reasons but I am running out of space. For now I want to thank everyone who loves and provides a good, healthy, happy life for their pets.
Thanksgiving Thanks to the members of this community who care for and help others (including me). Your kindness is incredible.
What Year Was It?
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Michael Jackson introduced the ‘Moon Walk’, Vanessa Williams became the first African American Miss America, Dodge introduced the Caravan, the first minivan and McDonalds introduced McNuggets. China reached 1 billion in population, the Red Hot Chili Peppers released their first album, Disney Channel was launched and Carrie Underwood was born. What year was it? See page 10.
Flourishing Health Heather at Flourishing Health has a lot of talents. She is a great holistic healer. Did you know that acupuncture is covered by insurance plans and ICBC? It is very good for many health issues. Give her a call at 250-688-0033.
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Mental Health
FRIGHT NIGHTS VALLEY ZIPLINE OCTOBER 11-13 5. Graphite
I am a bit of a study in mental health. I love living on my own and living free of the burdens that a relationship may place on me but I get really lonely during dialysis. I am finding the dialysis is a bit nervewracking on my own. I am very proficient at it but it is just a strange thing sitting there with my blood leaving my body and not having anyone to count on if something goes wrong. 911 is likely not quick enough. I have been incredibly blessed lately with a few different visitors. It is interesting for them to learn about dialysis and to see how important the kidneys are. Even younger kids find it quite intriguing. And for me, just a ten minute visit from someone changes everything. It puts me in a completely different mental state and the 4 hours goes by so much quicker. A couple folks have stayed for quite a good chunk of time. It is always fun to learn about someone new and what they have experienced or what their hopes and dreams might be. Thanks so much to those who have come by for a visit.
Live KIJHL hockey at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena
The Rockies are on the road until Friday, October 25. Cheer them on this week! Catch their away games on webcam bu going to the KIJHL website. Game Times 7:30 pm
Kijhl hOCKEY
Strange Language How do dough, rough, though and through all not rhyme? But pony and bologna do?
Roast Beef Dinner The Invermere Legion is having the traditional roast beef dinner with yorkies, potatoes, veggies, gravy and more this Friday, October 11. Dinner starts at 6:30 pm. Try your luck at the meat and 50/50 draws while you are there. Fridays are fun at the Legion.
Thanksgiving Thanks to God for all the blessings and beauty that I see in my life.
LEE’S SMALL ENGINE REPAIR SHOP Specializing in Chainsaw, Lawn Mower and Trimmer Repairs Industrial #2 Rd (across from NAPA) Open Tuesday to Friday, 9 am-5 pm Saturdays, 9 am-3 pm.
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IT IS FIREWOOD SEASON CHAINSAW TUNE-UPS HERE!
THANKSGIVING
Associate Pastor: Reverend
Matt Moore
Thanksgiving Sunday, October 13, 10:30 am
WORSHIP SERVICE “K.I.D.S.” Church (age 3 to grade 7)
EVERYONE WELCOME
UPCOMING EVENTS Friday, October11, 6:30 pm
ROAST BEEF DINNER
Cribbage, Mondays, 6:30 pm. Darts, Saturdays, 4-6 pm. Texas Hold-Em, Thursdays at 6:30 pm
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Sheblime Roofing Asphalt Shingles Repairs-Replacement-New Insured and WCB Free Estimates
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Priorities One thing that I have learned through all of this health adventure is priorities. I thought that many things were very important and could not be missed. Then I went down to kidney failure and months of hospital and health time where I had to drop almost everything. I was able to keep The Valley Peak gong with the help of many folks, especially Heather McLeod. Anyways, now I am learning that dialysis is top priority for me. It does not matter what else is going on, if I need to do dialysis, I need to do dialysis. Thanks to my friends understand that and sorry to those things I have missed. It is a tricky thing to schedule my life.
Thanksgiving Thanks to all my helpers with deliveries, proofreading and more. The Valley Peak would not work without your help.
Painful Commercial - Residential - Marine - RV Licenced Bonded and Insured Proud to be your local Invermere based installer
Marathon runners with bad shoes suffer the agony of defeat.
Evening with the Legends Don’t miss the Robert Larrabee performance coming up at the Invermere Legion on Friday and Saturday, October 25 and 26. Larrabee is a very, very talented man. He does perfect impersonations of a lot of artists. I have attended his show in the past and it was unbelievable. He is also a talented Nashville artist with some sweet songs. Friday night’s show includes dinner. Saturday’s is entertainment only. Stop in at the Legion and pick up your tickets while they are still available.
The Thrifty Reporter
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Are you looking for a Halloween costume for yourself or your kids? Or maybe, like me, you are looking for ideas for a Halloween costume. I have a hard time thinking of ideas but I find that if I take a walk into the Invermere Thrift Store there is always something that catches my eye and gives me a starting point for a costume idea. Yes the Thrift Store is a great place to find all kinds of things plus the shelves and racks are stocked daily so visit Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10 am-4 pm.
TENTS – CHAIRS – TABLES LINEN – CHINA – DANCE FLOOR
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Can you guess where this photo was taken?
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SENIORS
Did you know you can call Tricia at Family Dynamix (250-342-5566) if you are wanting more information about Active Aging.
Stay Active, Stay Healthy.
Thanksgiving Thanks to my landlords for the things they do for me and others.
WHERE WAS WATSON?
EvErYtHiNg YoU nEeD tO hOsT a PaRtY!
LOCKSMITH SERVICES
Answer on page 11
Healthy Communities Start at Home
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Monday-Saturday 8 am-7:30 pm Sunday 9 am-7:30 pm
IT’S TIRE SEASON WE WILL NOT BE BEAT ON WINTER TIRE PRICING! COME ON IN AND COMPARE!
Fall Cleaning! Aquair Water Company
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Curling Season So it is upon us. Curling season is here. One of my favourite seasons of the year. Curling is a fantastic social adventure. You meet some amazing people who are out enjoying exercise, friendly competition The Invermere District Curling Centre offers many leagues to suit everyone’s needs, including a Learn-to-Curl program on Friday evenings and a Junior program Wednesday afternoons. Stop in or give them a call at 250-342-3315 to see what is going on in the social center of the winter season.
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FINAL WEEKEND!!!!
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Canadian Sports Trivia Answer The ‘Pocket Rocket’, Henri Richard, amassed more than 1,000 points in his career. He was a key figure in many of the Habs’ cup wins.
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Thanksgiving
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Thanks to the businesses who allow Watson to come in while we are shopping or out delivering papers. He is a pretty social dog and loves the attention
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Fashion Show
Bruno’s Plumbing Service Mike Sylvestre 250-342-5105
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Grab a friend for a fun evening of city lights and mountain nights celebrating the latest fashion in the valley. It is happening at the C.V. Centre on Thursday, October 17. The show starts at 7 pm. Your tickets include a complimentary glass of wine and a very enjoyable evening. Funds raised go to the Hospice Society. Check the ad on page 2 for more information.
Thanksgiving
Serving the Columbia Valley
Thanks to Pure North S’Energy for their support and care through all this cancer stuff.
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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
Thanks for your interest. I hope that we will develop and maintain a wonderful, successful business partnership.
1 MONTH (4 ISSUES) $112 ($28/AD) 3 MONTHS (13 ISSUES) $312 ($24/AD)
As an advertising venue, I consider your success to reflect my success.
DOUBLE SIZED AD
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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)
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!
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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)
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Doing It Right
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Smokehouse 93 They are open and they are tasty. Located at the crossroads they are easy to find. If you enjoy BBQ and smoked meats, you will want to stop in at Smokehouse 93. You can eat in or take out and they have some good specials. They are open 5 days a week, from 11 am to 6:30 pm. Check their ad on page 4 for more information.
4. Green
Riddliculous Answers
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(From page 2) Tooth, eye, hair and foot.
Open in Athalmer 7 am-6 pm
Thanksgiving Thanks to the hospital staff that have been getting to know me a bit. We likely have a bit of a future together.
Rockies Hockey
Chainsaw Operator Oct 10 Cannabis Regulations Oct 15 Fall Protection Oct 15 Paragliding Oct 18 Self Defence Oct 20 250-342-3210 www.cotr.bc.ca/Invermere
The Columbia Valley Rockies are on the road for a couple of weeks. This weekend they will visit Beaver Valley and Castlegar. The following weekend they are in Kamloops and 100 Mile House. I believe you can watch the games through web presentation from the KIJHL website. Let’s wish them well on the road and prepare to fill the arena on October 25 when they return.
Invitation for Proposals
Kinsmen Beach Concession
Bounced “Hey Steve,” said the doctor. “That cheque you gave me for your bill came back!” “Yeah,” said bill. “So did my arthritis.”
AG Valley Foods Has It All
250-342-9933 Drive Thru 11 am-9 pm
CHICKEN & WAFFLES ARE BACK!!
Thanksgiving is this weekend and we all need to stock up on a few things for our celebrations. Go to AG Valley Foods and you will find everything you need. Whether you are going with a traditional turkey dinner or mixing it up with a modern, healthy alternative, Valley Foods is the place to start. They know what community, family and friends are all about and their friendly knowledgeable staff can help you with all your needs.
The District of Invermere ("Owner") invites Proposals for the 2019 Kinsmen Beach Concession contract. Contract documents may be viewed at or obtained from the Municipal office at 914 8th Avenue Invermere or www.invermere.net
Community Drum Circle The drum circles are starting back up this Monday, October 14 at Pynelogs beginning at 7 pm. After that they will run on the first Monday of the month through the spring.
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Thanksgiving Thanks to my advertising clients who put up with my inept invoicing but see the value of The Valley Peak.
Proposals delivered no later than 4:00pm (MT), October 25, 2019 clearly marked Kinsmen Beach Concession Proposals in a sealed envelope. If mailed use the address below: District of Invermere 914 – 8th Avenue Invermere, BC V0A 1K0
For information contact Chris Prosser or Kindry Luyendyk at 250-342-9281.
C21rockiesrealty.com Scott Sauermann 250-342-5889
Grant Costello 250-342-1052
Dave McGrath 250-341-1967
Joe Evanoff 250-341-7045
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Ken Becker 250-342-1161
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East Kootenay Plumbing Services & Renovations Red Seal Journeyman Plumbers/Gasfitters (B) 24 hour Service eastkootenayplumbing@yahoo.com 250-272-3374
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Fireman’s Fundraiser Ball One of the best bashes of the year for sure. The Fireman’s Ball is always a blast. We get a great meal, a chance for some of the best silent auction items ever, the fun of popping balloons for prizes, some good dance tunes and more. Plus it supports one of the most important organizations in the valley, the Invermere Fire/Rescue team. These guys and girls face some crazy things and this fundraiser helps supply the equipment that makes it possible to deal with the situations. Dig out those fancy clothes for Saturday, October 26. The doors of the C.V. Centre open at 6 pm with dinner at 7 pm. Tickets are $40 from Konig Meat & Sausage Company, Home Hardware, Canadian Tire, from any Fire/Rescue member or at the Fire Hall.
Sales ♠ Service ♠ Solutions
It was That Year
Gift Certificates Available
(From page 4) In 1983 a house was worth $83,000, a Mustang cost $6,500 and average annual income was at $21,000. Microsoft Word and Cabbage Patch Dolls were introduced, DeLorean folded and the final episode of M.A.S.H aired.
LEAGUES ARE STARTING Get Involved
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Thanksgiving
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Thanks to my readers. Especially the ones who bump into me and tell me they enjoy this little read.
Run the Concession The contract for the concession at Kinsmen Beach is currently up for grabs. The District of Invermere is currently accepting proposals up until October 25. Get more details in their ad on page 9.
No Man’s Land Coming up next week is the film festival, ‘No Man’s Land’. It explores the reality of being a woman in adventure, sport and film. Showing is at 7 pm on Saturday, October 19 at the C.V. Centre.
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Brief Note
2. Clyde
Dear Mom and Dad The summer camp is making everyone write home. Love Tammy
Thanksgiving
WE HAVE A HUGE SELECTION OF GOOD USED TIRES ON RIMS.
Thanks to everyone who has a kind heart and helps people whenever possible. You are changing people’s worlds.
IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR! COZY UP YOUR LIVING SPACE.
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Oct 10-16, 2019
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Winter Clothing Drive It’s getting chilly out there and families are scrambling to find boots and coats that fit their growing kids. Some folks in our community struggle to keep themselves dressed warmly over the winter months. To help out, Family Dynamix is accepting donations of used and new winter clothing to pass along to kids and adults in need. You can drop off your donations of coats, toques, mitts, socks, thermal layers and more at 1317-7th Ave in Invermere.
Where Watson Was The photo on page 6 shows Watson in a beautiful spot along the edge of the skate park. This is a high use area for people so it is definitely a place that ‘no turd will be left behind’.
Meteor Showers If you have been a regular reader over the years, you are well aware that I love the night skies. I mean, what isn’t there to love? Well October and November are pretty good months for sky watchers. Theo Orionids and the Leonids meteor showers peak on October 21 and November 17 respectively. They will be displaying meteors all through the months so just look up, relax, and hope for a bit of a show. This is also the time of year that Orion rises through the night with Sirius following closely behind.
Crazy? “Doctor, my friends all think that I am crazy. Can you help me?” “Well,” answered the Psychiatrist, “you will have to start at the beginning.” “Okay. In the beginning, I created the Heavens and the Earth…”
Politics This is a time of year when federal politics come to the forefront of many newscasts, papers and more. All the parties want your vote and will tell you a lot of things to get it. I have some very strong feeling towards all of that and also in who I will vote for. But it is not really appropriate for me to use The Valley Peak as too much of my own soapbox. I do hope that everyone takes a moment to figure out the real issues in our country and will vote according to their own beliefs.
Super Scenic Watson and I do some pretty early walks
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on dialysis day. It is usually still dark when we start out. So the world unravels right before us. Mount Nelson is a beautiful sight in the mornings. It is one of the first places hit directly by the sun so it has a startling golden glow on the snow pack. It is one of those things you have to slow down and look up to actually notice.
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Keep Your Fluids Up Studies show that nearly 80% of our hunger pangs are actually triggered by thirst. So a great step towards a healthy lifestyle is to get in the habit of taking a drink of water when you feel hungry. At the same time, our bodies retain fluids because we don’t drink enough. We drink so little water that our bodies think we are in a desert and don’t want to give up any fluids. So have a drink of water and take a little walk. You will be better off for it.
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10 Brett Favre, David Lee Roth 11 Luke Perry, Joan Cusack 12 Luciano Pavarotti, Marion Jones 13 Jerry Rice, Sammy Hagar 14 Roger Moore, Ralph Lauren 15 Sarah Ferguson, Lee Iacocca 16 Suzanne Somers, Tim Robbins Local Celebrities
10 Jack Scott, Bill Rainbow, Jacqueline Moller, Natalie Ruby 11 Andrew Callaway, Adrian McCormack Bunny & Al Turner 50th 12 Coleman Mitchell, Lee Pocha 13 Jean Hemmelgarn, Chris Corey, Laura Bidinger, Lara McCormack 14 Reed Corrigal 15 Chiron Verge, Floyd Verge, Dave Burke 16 Alfie Weber Submit your free birthday or anniversary greetings to rob@valleypeak.ca or call 250-341-7243
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FREE LISTINGS FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS Columbia Valley Food Bank Hours Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1-2 pm. 3rd Wed., 5:30-7 pm. By appt. 342-0850. 201, 7 Ave, Invermere. Museum Hours Mon.-Friday, 10 am-4 pm. Thrift Store Hours Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 10 am-4 pm.
Invermere Library hours Mon/Tue/Fri/Sat, 10 am-5 pm. Wed/Thur, 10 am-8 pm. Radium Library Hours Tuesday, 1-8 pm. Wed-Sat, 10 am-4 pm. Every Thursday Fitness, 10:30 am, Invermere Seniors Hall. Preschool Storytime at Invermere Library 10:30 am. Floor Curling, Inv. Seniors Centre, 1:30 pm. Carpet Bowling, Radium Seniors, 1:30 pm. Youth cooking, Summit Youth Centre, 5-7 pm. 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. Free English Learning Conversation, CBAl, 6-8 pm, Texas Hold ’Em Invermere Legion, $30, 6:30 pm. Karaoke at the Horsethief Creek Pub, 8 pm. AA Meeting, Canal Flats Fire Hall, 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. Senior Walking, Radium Community Garden, 11 am. Duplicate Bridge at Invermere Seniors’ Hall 1 pm. STEAM, K-Gr 3, Invermere Library, 2-3 pm. Drop In Dinner, Edgewater Legion, 6 pm. Dinner at Invermere Legion at 6:30 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. Every Saturday Family Play Time, Invermere Library, 10:30 am. Cribbage, Edgewater Legion, 2 pm. Darts, Drop-in, Invermere Legion, 4-6 pm. Climbing Wall, Laird School, 5-8 pm, 250-688-5228. Youth movie, free, Summit Youth Centre, 7-9 pm. Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 pm. 250-342-2424. Karaoke at the Horsethief Creek Pub. Every Sunday Latter Day Saints’ Service, Fairmont, 10 am. 270-0299. Worship & Fellowship, Alliance Church, 10:30 am. Crib & other fun at Edgewater Legion, noon. Carpet Bowling, Radium Seniors, 1:30 pm. 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. Invermere Seniors’ Centre Fitness, 10:30 am. Indoor walking, free, clean shoes, CV Centre, 10 am. Radium Art Guild, 12a;30-4 pm, Radium Centre. Invermere Seniors’ Carpet Bowling at 1:30 pm. Army Cadets, Invermere Legion, 6:15 pm, 688-5266. Live Music, Horsethief Creek Pub, 7-9 pm. Al-Anon, Inver. Catholic Church, 7:15 pm. 342-8255. Every Tuesday 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 Indoor walking, free, clean shoes, CV Centre, 10 am. Chair Yoga, Invermere Seniors Hall, 10:30 am. Story Time, Radium Library, 10:30 –11:15 am. Knitting, crocheting, Columbia Gardens, 1:30 pm. STEAM, Gr. 4-7, Invermere Library, 3:30 pm. Youth Network night, Riverside Golf Resort, 6-8 pm. Trivia, Station Pub, 7 pn. Cribbage, Invermere Seniors Hall, 7 pm.. Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 pm. 250-342-2424.
Monday, October 21
HALLOWEEN HOWLER BURLESQUE 1st and 3rd Wednesday Each Month Radium Rotary, Radium Springs Golf Course, 8 am. October 9, Wednesday Trivia, Station Pub, 7 pm. Wilmer Bingo, 7 pm. Avenue of the Volcanoes, Lions Hall, 7 pm. October 10, Thursday Seniors Lunch, Invermere Legion, noon, 342-9281. Seniors Tea, Invermere Library, 2 pm. October 11 & 12, Friday & Saturday Link to Rink Golf & Curling, Windermere Valley Golf Course & Invermere Curling Centre, 342-3315. October 11-13, Friday-Sunday Fright Nights, Valley Zipline, 250-347-7627. October 11, Friday Tasting Arrowhead, Copper City Liquor Store, 4-7 pm. Roast Beef Dinner, Invermere Legion, 6:30 pm. October 12, Saturday Garage Sale, Fairmont Lions Den, 9 am-3 pm. October 14, Monday Free Turkey Dinner, Rocky River Grill, 2-8 pm. Youth Drum Circle, Pynelogs, 5-6:30 pm. Michael Charles, Horsethief Creek Pub, 7-9 pm. Community Crum Ciecle, Pynelogs, 7 pm. October 17, Thursday Hospice Fashion Show, CV Centre, 7 pm. October 19, Saturday Casino, Mountain of Hope, ULLR, 7 pm. No Man’s Land, CV Centre, 7 pm. October 21, Monday Federal Election. Get out and vote! October 25, Friday Bratwurst Dinner, Invermere Legion, 6:30 pm. Robert Larrabee, Invermere Legion. Halloween Howler Burlesque, Horsethief Creek Pub. October 26, Saturday Fireman’s Ball, C Centre, 6 pm. Robert Larrabee, Invermere Legion. For a more detailed schedule of upcoming events please go to www.valleypeak.ca Click on ’Upcoming Events’
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