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Podium finish for DTSS ski racers STEVE JESSEL reporter1@invermerevalleyecho.com

A small school received some huge accolades last month, as the David Thompson Secondary School Girls' Ski Team finished third overall at the B.C. provincial championships.

The championships ran from February 27 to 29 in Whistler, where three DTSS teams made the trip for a shot at some provincial glory.

The boys ski and snowboard teams also made the trip, finishing 15th and 12th respectively.

The combined results from the two ski teams were also enough to place DTSS third overall in skiing.

"All 15 competitors — you know I've taken a lot of school trips to a lot of different places — it never fails to amaze me how awesome these kids are," coach Becca Wright said.

"They were strong competitors, they were respectful on the courses, they competed as hard as they could and they had fun, which is everything I could have imagined."

The event saw each team separated into a number of seeded positions, who then competed against similar seeds from each school. The points each racer gained then went to an overall

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Grade 11 student Barbara Jenkinson was the top DTSS finisher, finishing third overall in the giant slalom event and fourth in the ski terrain GS event as DTSS's first overall seed.

Madison Haynes was the next top DTSS competitor, finishing sixth overall in the terrain GS and 11th in the giant slalom, good for second and third in her seed group.

"It was really fun, and it was a really good experience," Jenkinson said.

"I think I learned that you just have to go all out no matter what... just go your fastest and don't hold back, because I feel like I could've done better."

The boys teams didn't have quite as strong a showing, which Wright attributes to the fact that the vast majority of them are not involved with competitive racing outside of school.

The boys snowboard team had a strong first day which saw them in ninth place, but the second day saw them fall back a few positions to 12th overall.

Wright attributes the girls' success at least in part due to their age and maturity. While the oldest boys ski member was 15, the youngest girl was 16, meaning STORY CONTINUES TO 'QUALITY' ON PAGE A13

Leah Newman performs a routine during the Columbia Valley Figure Skating Club's annual fundraiser. This year's program, entitled "Music from Around the World," featured routines inspired by a variety of countries, including China, India, Australia and Ireland. For more photos see pages A9 and 10.

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St. Pat's tea to benefit Africa

INVERMERE — The local Go-Go Grannies are sponsoring their annual St. Patrick’s Day Tea and Bake Sale at Christ Church Trinity, on Saturday, March 17, from 2 to 4 p.m. Admission is by donation.

All proceeds from this event will be given to the Stephen Lewis Foundation's Grandmothers to Grandmothers campaign to support families in sub-Saharan Africa, who have been impacted by HIV/AIDS. Grandmothers are caring for more than half the children

orphaned by AIDS, having already buried their own children.

Since 2006, more than 240 groups of Canadian grandmothers have raised over $10 million to support their African counterparts.

Ninety per cent of money raised in this campaign reaches these families. The money is needed to feed and clothe children and outfit them for school.

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Doug Murray (right) addresses a crowd of Windermere Valley Teachers at a rally March 6 during last week's three day strike. Members of the Windermere Valley Teachers' Association were joined by other local unions for the rally, including the Canadian Union of Public Employees. More action on the government's teacher legislation, which would prohibit further job action and impose fines for a second strike, is expected this week.

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RDEK to 'start fresh' with Windermere water upgrade ANDREA KLASSEN editor@invermerevalleyecho.com

The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) will take another stab at bringing potable drinking water to Windermere, after its last plan failed to gain traction with area voters.

Last summer the community voted down a proposal that would have seen it purchase treated water in bulk from a private utility.

Costs for the project would have been more than $5 million, with residents paying about $60 a month in water fees. Of the 244 ballots cast in a referendum, more than 200 were against the plan.

Eight months later, Area F director Wendy Booth says it's difficult to say just why the plan failed to win community support.

"Leading up to the referendum there was lots of misinformation out there, there was lots of confusion about what exactly it was we were doing," she says, adding reservations about working with a private utility also hampered the project.

"There were so many different reasons, I don't think you can pin it on any one reason."

By hiring a consultant who wasn't involved in the last project, Booth says she's hoping to bring a fresh start to the water system discussion.

"The ultimate goal is to get proper, compliant drinking water to the community of Windermere, and we didn't know how to get it there," she says.

"So I thought we needed to take it back to the grass roots, back to the basics, and bring an outsider in who doesn't know a lot of the history of it

and just restart from ground zero. It's a blank page and we need to decide as a community what we're going to write on it."

The new process will likely begin with a number of community meetings and consultations, though exact dates are still being hammered down. Booth says she plans to have some sessions scheduled on weekends with an eye to second homeowners as well.

"I want this to be a community-driven decision, not a decision that's my decision or just the utility advisory commission decision," she says. "It's such a big decision for the community that everyone's got to be a part of the decision making process."

The cost for the consultant will be between $5,000 and $12,000, depending on the number of community consultation sessions held.

ARENA UPGRADES IN THE WORKS The Regional District of East Kootenay will spend up to $200,000 this year on safety improvements for the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

The building's mechanical room will be upgraded to a one-hour fire rating, and a separate emergency exit will be constructed on the arena's second floor.

According to a staff report for the board, if the arena doesn't have the one-hour rating the BC Safety Authority could shut down the facility which "would have far reaching consequences for the residents of the Columbia Valley."

Without the rating, the building also requires round-the-clock supervision when the ice is in — once the upgrade is completed and the facility passes an inspection, it can go back to manning the building normally.

A second floor emergency exit, meanwhile, would give people a way out of the building in case of an ammonia leak.

Both upgrades will take place after the ice has come out of the arena for the season, and would be completed before summer hockey school begins in July.

THIRD CHIEF FOR VALLEY FIRE DEPTS. The Columbia Valley will get a second deputy fire chief this year, who will help run four of the area's volunteer fire departments.

Traditionally, fire chief Jim Miller and deputy chief Drew Sinclair oversee the Windermere and Fairmont departments.

But when the chief of the Edgewater department retired in 2011, the two took on that community's fire service as well. According to a staff report for the Regional District of East Kootenay's Columbia Valley Directors committee, the move was so successful "because of improvements made in equipment maintenance, training levels, health and safety, and morale" that the Edgewater crew has asked the chiefs to permanently run the department.

The new deputy chief will likely take over administration duties for both Edgewater and Panorama and co-ordinate purchases of equipment and training programs for all the volunteer units, among other tasks.

The new position will cost the regional district just over $81,000 per year, with Windermere and Fairmont paying for the bulk of the fire chief salaries and Edgewater and Panorama kicking in 15 per cent each.

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Celebrate water Chamber seeking excellent businesses INVERMERE — Local groups will host two events during Canada Water Week which runs from March 19 to 25.

First up, the Invermere branch of Wildsight will hold a special session of Green Drinks — known as "Blue Drinks" this week — on Tuesday, March 20 at 5:30 p.m. at Angus McToogles.

On Thursday, March 22 the Lake Windermere Ambassadors follow that up with a popcorn and movie night at 7:30 p.m. at the Lake Office, located at the south end of the building at 625 4th Street.

Canada Water Week is a celebration of water from coast-to-coast-to-coast, held annually in the third week of March to coincide with World Water Day on March 22.

Canadians, on average, consume around 6,400 L of water per day.

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There are plenty of businesses in our community that offer amazing service, but too often go unnoticed. That's why the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce (CVCC) Business Excellence Awards is a chance for you to help recognize some of the top businesses in the valley.

"It's really important that we acknowledge amongst ourselves community excellence and the services we provide," CVCC Executive Director Susan Smith said.

"It's also a way for other businesses to know what's available in the community. I think we often get buried

in our own business and we don't always look outward, especially at this time of year when we're ramping up for summer."

Businesses may be nominated in a wide range of categories, including tourism and hospitality, food and beverage, retailer of the year, employee of the year and many more. Nominated businesses must be a member of the CVCC or the Radium Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce.

The deadline for nominations is March 31, and nominations may be made either in ballot boxes in Radium, Invermere and Fairmont, or preferably online, at cvchamber.ca.

"We really need to start looking at how great we are, and what a great community we live in and what great

services we offer, not only to locals but also to visitors," Smith said. "We have something pretty amazing here."

Awards will be presented at a special dinner and reception at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort on April 17, featuring entertainment from a celebrity impersonator.

Tickets for the event are $55 and are available by calling the CVCC at 250342-2844.

"I think it's really important to recognize each other for success, and this is an opportunity for us to come together as a business community as we get ready for the next big season," Smith said.

"There are some outstanding organizations in our community and they deserve to be recognized."

FUNDING FOR STUDENTS, NOT FOR WAGE HIKES. The BCTF is demanding a 15 per cent wage hike and other benefits that would cost $2 billion and raise taxes for BC families. Virtually all other public sector unions have settled for no wage increases.

It’s unacceptable that schools are disrupted and that students and their families are inconvenienced over an unreasonable salary demand in difficult economic times. The union is making claims and demands that simply don’t add up.

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The union wants more paid time outside the classroom – sick leave for teachers on call, expanded bereavement and discretionary leave.

The government wants more time for teacher training and to ensure that Pro-D days really are for professional development.

The union says all teaching positions should be selected on the basis of seniority.

The government supports seniority but qualifications must also count so that math teachers teach math, and science teachers teach science.

The union says that teachers who perform poorly in evaluations will be dismissed – ‘one strike and you’re out’.

The government wants to support teacher improvement through a standardized evaluation process.

The union says that government refuses to negotiate.

There has been over a year of negotiations and 78 full bargaining sessions.

The union says that class size limits have been eliminated.

Class size limits will remain in place on all grades across BC.

The union says that BC has 700 fewer special needs teachers.

2100 new teaching assistants have been hired since 2001. And, with a new $165 million Learning Improvement Fund, we will hire more.

It’s time to focus on what matters most in education – BC’s students. That’s why we are focused on per-student funding which is at an all time high, not on wage increases.

We all want to do more to make BC’s education system even better. It’s the driving force behind BC’s Education Plan that teachers, parents and students are helping to shape.

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Cull the ‘easy way out' of deer dealings Re: "Deer trap tampering leads to charges," March 7 Why do the Invermere deer have to die? The facts: They have become a nuisance due to the irresponsibilities of human actions. From directly feeding them to creating an abundance of easy food sources in town, especially during winter, we have created a close to perfect habitat for them. They just use it.

Because the growing deer population has been ignored for too many years.

Because at no point have nonharmful corrective actions been put in place to deal with the growing problem. Neither relocation nor any other non-harmful actions have ever been put in place despite many alternate options being proposed. These have only been discussed all over, but never been put into action. It was from doing nothing, to a bit of public education, straight to the bolt into the brain of the deer.

Because anything else but the cull would have been more expensive, more time consuming, and of course more unpredictable in effectiveness of the measure. We have chosen the cheap and easy way out.

Because we are too lazy and too cheap to put a fence around our veggie gardens.

Because many people have no control over their pets, especially dogs, and then blame the deer for defending themselves against a dog "out of control."

Because the Invermere deer have not made it into the "local celebrity" category like the Radium Mountain Sheep. What a disgusting speciesist

approach — is it simply the lower promotional dollar value per deer head which has decided their fate? It clearly looks like that.

Because as a human species we keep enlarging our footprint on a daily basis and if something isn't to our liking, or attracted by the habitat changes we cause, then we put a bolt or bullet to it and call it okay, humane, free of stress and free of suffering.

Huge amounts of privately owned lands in and around Invermere, formerly accessible to deer and elk, have been taken off the feeding grounds list for them in the last couple of years. But we can't come up with anything better than a bolt through their brains as the answer to the resulting problem? Sad. Because we think it is okay for us to venture into and live in their habitats for recreation, hiking, trekking, snowmobiling, mountain biking, camping and the likes. Or resource extraction, logging, mining. But we are not willing to share our habitats with them, not even with the non-carnivorous of them.

What have we become as a species?

Which other species are we gonna kill off next? Hundreds of bears for the oil sands, hundreds of deer to simply keep them off the yard, but in our promotion flyers? Now there is talk of wolf culls because they threaten the revival of the caribou which we try to relocate after hunting them towards extinction first.

Has the Invermere council already set aside some land for a future zoo?

Kudos to the brave citizens who dare to show some civil disobedi-

ence to speak out and act strong but peacefully against the murderous action against the deer. You have my 100 per cent support. I hope Sgt. Shehovac's public attempt to bully you into submission isn't taking all the energy off the protests.

As for our mayor's statement that all the killings have been humane, respectful and free of stress — what a belittling of this murderous act. In my world to kill, including animals, just to get rid of a nuisance, constitutes the ultimate disrespect, ultimate violence and ultimate stress.

This sad drama is definitely a huge disservice to the popularity of Invermere as a holiday destination for international and national visitors to Invermere.

Invermere, now internationally famous as the deer murder capital of the Rockies, formerly known as the city under siege of the deer. Each and every international visitor who has visited me here has been ecstatic about the fact that wildlife is to be seen in abundance and part of valley life.

In my honest opinion the ongoing deer cull has turned out as a worst case scenario for the deer and the District of Invermere, no matter what process was involved in coming to the decision. I can only encourage the cull to be stopped and alternate, non harmful measures be put in place to deal with the problem.

It is never too late to see that the road taken is the wrong one. Why don't we give the deer a chance to live — so far they didn't have that.

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t's turning into quite the month for the young athletes of our valley.

While we didn't set out to bring you a mostly sports edition of The Echo, there have been so many fantastic stories coming from our young stars of snow and ice that can't be missed.

What's great about so many of these stories is how our teams have gone up against some real challenges to succeed.

From the girls' midget hockey team that triumphed over bigger centres with sometimes fewer than 10 players, to ski and snowboard athletes who shook off day long bus trips to put us on the podium, these kids are stepping up and making us proud.

As coaches often note in stories about sports in our valley, our athletes often end up playing against teams with easier access to resources and members. That they're finding this level of success nonetheless is a testament to their tenacity, teamwork and work ethic. All skills that will help even when the season wraps or they age off their current team.

In smaller communities, keeping kids amused can be a real challenge — as evinced by much of the conversation we heard during last week's three-day teachers' strike.

It's great that our youth have so many avenues open to them to get active, work together and learn from each other, whether they're skiing powder or showing off their skating stylings.

Kudos have to go out, in this case, to the coaches and volunteers who make it possible for these teams to go as far as they have.

Practices, road trips, fundraising — all these take time and dedication from everyone involved.

It's a major commitment and, if the success we're seeing is anything to go by, one people seem to be making wholeheartedly.

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TO THE EDITOR

Jumbo delegation critic missing the point I am writing in response to Aaron Hamstead's letter that appeared in the February 28 Valley Echo ("Jumbo journey fails to impress").

Did you really think Doug Clovechok was suggesting that Glacier Resorts Ltd. lease farm space in the Jumbo Valley?

Doug's statements are completely relevant to the Jumbo discussion not as they relate directly to agriculture but as they pertain to the value that tourism and resort development provide to the well being of an entire region's population — not just those in the business of resort development and its operators.

Recreational visitors fuel our economic driver — the Jumbo Glacier Resort will bring many recreational visitors, which in turn will bring much needed economic stimulus to our region.

I agree with you that our region will not duplicate the same ski experience as centuries old regions in Europe. JGR will never be Chamonix — conversely, Cham will never provide the same rugged remoteness as the Jumbo Valley — but to suggest that there will be no positive eco-

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nomic impact from increasing resort development is short sighted to say the least, despite what economists who are paid to "prove" otherwise would suggest.

You signed your letter as a "Panorama Skier." Would you suggest that the time you have spent skiing at Pano has had no economic impact on our region?

Do you eat for free here? Does your family own property here? Did you get it for free? Did anyone get paid to build your accommodation? Are no jobs created from the regular maintenance of your cabin, condo or hotel?

Do the people that own the hotels where visitors stay not feed their families with the proceeds? Did you win your season's pass in a raffle or did you pay for it? Do you have kids?

Do they ski free? Are they involved in ski clubs? Do their coaches not get paid? Did you purchase any equipment here?

Did you or your family do anything else besides ski on your last visit?

Was this also free? I assume you come in the summer — presumably for free as well? Did you fill up your

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tank or buy goodies for the drive home? ...etc, etc.

All of these things went to support our local economy and we thank you!

Would you suggest that your visit to Europe did nothing for their economy? Did you ski, sleep, travel and eat "spectacular" food for free?

Every single cent of the thousands of dollars that trip cost you contributed to their economy.

Every single visitor there or here contributes to our economies and most of us are sincerely thankful for your contribution. So why does it so stubbornly elude you that increased visitor traffic because of JGR will not be beneficial?

Very soon I will thank you for skiing at JGR and joining the thousands of other folks that will help us put food on our tables.

Judging from the list of places you chose to spend a good chunk of money on in your letter, I'd bet JGR will be right up your alley — as long as you're not too hung up on hating on JGR to tow the party line...?

Dave McGrath Invermere

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COMMENT & LETTERS

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Ramble On — Marilyn Berry

Keep the clock where it is I guess it's time for my annual, perhaps semi-annual, tirade about daylight savings time… how are you all handling the time change?

I find it very difficult every time it changes, doesn't seem to matter which way it goes, ahead or back. Some of us have sleep issues at the best of times, moving the clock forwards and backwards just compounds the problem.

I recall how difficult it was when my kids were young, chasing them to bed an hour before their internal clocks were ready or trying to pry them out an hour earlier than they were programmed for. Does it really make that much difference to our lives? It would seem to me that we have the same number of hours of

daylight no matter what the clock says. Would it be possible for Canada to lead the way on this issue? If we really need daylight at 10 p.m. during the summer, let's just stay on daylight time year round… it's dark in the morning in the winter for most of us anyway, will it make that much difference to be dark an hour longer?

I know, this isn't a new idea, but it's one that keeps popping up with nobody really answering the question, why not? Please somebody, explain it to me.

On a much brighter note, it will be Saint Patrick's Day on Saturday. It's wonderful how we all can become Irish for a day, wear and drink the green and just be plain cheerful! It's an uplifting day that confirms spring

is just around the corner in spirit, if not in fact. I hope you all enjoy it.

The wind that is howling outside my window brings back memories of winters on the prairies… I do love wind, but more so during the summer months. It is sure moving the snow away in a hurry though.

It will be spring break for our school kids over the next couple of weeks.

I know traffic is quite a bit heavier already with some of the Alberta and neighbouring school districts out a week earlier than ours. This is the beginning of the new season folks, I understand that the Alberta Family Day weekend was a pretty good one for most of our merchants. Ready, set, go!

Let's crack down on deer feeders I think the town should have been on top of the people that have been feeding the deer all these years.

If the fines had been issued and enforced all these years we wouldn't have this problem now because it would have deterred them from feeding in the first place and /or the money from the fines would have paid to remove the deer so as the problem would have never gotten to this proportion.

The fine should be large enough to pay for the employees and the removal of the deer.

This way the people creating the problem can pay to clean it up, not all the tax payers.

This isn't just the ones who put out food just for the deer, it also includes the gardens and the bird feeders (don't we have a beetle problem in our forests) that people don't protect the deer from getting into.

Food for thought, tree huggers. When wildlife is being damaged it is doing something that is not natural to them. Carrots don't grow on trees, seeds and oats don't fall from the sky.

I would like to see the town and regional district get on top of this and start fining the hell out of people.

There are laws against feeding wildlife and these are to protect the animals. If there are five deer in a yard fine them a $1,000 a head.

Follow the people home from the weed and feed stores get on it.

By the way I think at this point the most humane way to deal with this problem is to cull the deer and feed people with the meat.

The feeder should have to do the killing.

Jean Livingston Invermere

MARCH 1316 •Panorama hosts the 2012 International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Alpine Skiing World Cup Finals at Panorama! Super Combined Race on the 14th, Giant Slalom Race on the 15th and Slalom Race on the 16th. TELUS Awards and Globe Presentation at 3:30 p.m. each day for that day's races.

FRI MARCH 16 •David Langevin & Yvonne Reddick Exhibition at Artym Gallery, 6 - 9 p.m. Show until March 25.

SAT MARCH 17 •Invermere Companion Animal Network Society (ICAN) AGM, Radium Christian Fellowship (Thank you to Pastor Wayne) #4-7553 Main St, Radium, 10 a.m.

Everyone welcome.

•Tea & Bake Sale, 2 - 4 p.m., Christ Church Trinity.

•Edgewater Rec Society's St. Patrick's Day Dinner & Dance. Dinner from 6 - 8 p.m., no minors after 8. Adults $15, seniors, $10, children 10 and under $1 x age.

Transportation available for $2 one way! Call 250270-0340 for details.

MARCH 1719: Panorama Mountain Stampede, Stampede Welcome from Calgary Stampede Volunteer Committee, BBQ, live music, carnival games, Stampede-inspired food stations, cowboy crafts, rail jam, pancake breakfast and more!

MARCH 2729 •BC Cancer Agency Mammogram screen-

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EVERY WEDNESDAY • Lake Windermere Rod & Gun Club Archery, Invermere Community Hall, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

MARCH 3031 •BC Cancer Agency Mammogram screening, Radium. Call 1-800663-9203 for appointment.

EVERY THURSDAY •Cadets, 6:30-9 p.m. for boys and girls, ages 1217. Cost: FREE (includes uniform). Info: Rick Dendy 250-341-1509.

•Adult Volleyball Meet at 6 p.m. play 6:30-8.

Edgewater School Gym. $30/season or $5/drop-in. Any level.

250-270-0340 • Pyjama Night Story Time at the Radium Public Library 6:45 p.m.

• Children's Air Rifle Program, with the LWDRGC, Inv. Community Hall, 7 - 8:30 p.m., free of charge, ages 6-15. Learn safety, marksmanship, equipment provided.

EVERY SUNDAY •Public Indoor Rock Climbing, Laird School, 5-8 p.m., $5.

•Radium Seniors’ Carpet Bowling, 1:30 p.m., Hall.

EVERY MONDAY •Gentle drop-in carpet bowling, 1:30 p.m., Seniors' Centre.

•Cadets, 6:30-9 p.m. for boys and girls, ages 1217. Cost: FREE (includes uniform). Info: Rick Dendy 250-341-1509.

•Duplicate Bridge, 6:30 p.m., Invermere Seniors’ Hall, $2/person. Visitors welcome.

•EK Brain Injury Support Group, 1-3 p.m., Family Resource Centre.

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1st WEDNESDAY •1st Wednesday of every month. Scrabble Night at Invermere Public Library. 6 - 8 p.m. Bring your boards!

Call 250-342-6416.

1st & 3rd TUESDAY •OPT clinic, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Inv. Health Unit, 850-10th Ave. Confidential service: low-cost birth control, and STI testing.

EVERY FRIDAY •Public Indoor Rock Climbing, Laird School, 5-8 p.m., $5.

•Preschool Story Time at the Invermere Public Library, 10:30 a.m. For info visit invermere. bclibrary.ca.

1st TUESDAY •Invermere Camera Club 7 p.m. Tanya, tanyadeleeuw65@gmail. com.

EVERY SATURDAY •Public Indoor Rock Climbing, Laird School, 5-8 p.m., $5.

EVERY TUESDAY •Yoga THRIVE- Yoga for Cancer Survivors. Hot springs studio, Fairmont Village Mall. For info Jan Klimek 250-342-1195.

•Adult Volleyball Meet at 6 p.m. play 6:30-8.

Edgewater School Gym. $30/season or $5/drop-

2nd SUNDAY •LW Alliance Church Sing and Celebrate, 7 p.m. For more information call Clarence Stauffer, 250-342-9580.

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LETTERS

Teachers have nothing to complain about when it comes to wages Re: "Teacher's point of view on education dispute," February 29 The education budget in B.C. for 2012-2013 is $14.7 billion with taxpayer population of 4,510,858, Alberta for 20122013 is $7.1 billion with taxpayer population of 3,724,832, Ontario for 2012-2013 is $24 billion with taxpayer population of 13,210,667. Paycheque tax rates for B.C. are 5.06 per cent, Ontario is 5.05 and Alberta is 10. Teachers are highest paid in Ontario because of the number of taxpayers, Alberta next because of the high tax deductions and B.C. is in third.

You teachers can accumulate sick days and receive a lump sum payment upon retirement for sick days not used. In some cases, this could total $44,000. Your fellow taxpayers in regular private jobs don't have this benefit.

In one year, $337,805,545 was paid to the B.C. teachers' pension plan. This was $104,725,123 more than the total of all

B.C. school employees' total remittance to Canada Revenue for Canada Pension plan, both employer and employee, Employment Insurance, both employer and employee, and Income Tax deductions totalling $233,080,422. Remember the employer portion is the B.C. taxpayer. Of all benefit payments, 37 per cent of the total goes to the B.C. teachers' pension plan.

The present BCTF TV commercial shows that B.C. teachers are number nine in wages in Canada. This is bogus and propaganda and should be removed.

The Alberta government is asking for a teacher wage freeze with zero increase.

The Ontario government is proposing teacher wage freeze with zero increase.

You teachers work 188 days per year after all professional days, stat holidays, Christmas and Easter breaks and summer holidays. Us regular taxpayers work 238 days after stat holidays, and maybe get 15

days of annual vacation.

Your B.C. Pension Plan contribution is about 24 per cent per month based on your salary with 13 per cent of that paid by the B.C. taxpayers.

You complain of portable classroom and student class size, exactly what is happening in Alberta and Ontario.

You teachers have an excellent benefit package in comparison to your fellow taxpayers in the private sector. A Port Alberni teacher, age 57, retired with B.C. teacher pension of $2,300 per month, in 2008. If he waited until 2011, he would get $3,000 per month. Now add Canada Pension Plan if he wishes to take it at age 60, he is living very comfortably.

If he waits until age 65 to take Canada pension plan then all that more and add on Old Age Security, what a wonderful life.

One thing to remember though, all that money does not cure you from can-

cer. Remember, a large majority of your fellow taxpayers end up with Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security and in some cases an RRSP pension and an employer pension fund, but remember not everyone is like you teachers.

In summary, I don't believe you have anything to complain about. Presently excellent wages and great benefits with a lot of time off. You are complaining when the exact same thing happens in Alberta and Ontario.

The world is in an economic crisis, but that is part of history, and will turn around, but that we have to wait for.

The minister of education is trying to tell you teachers that pay raises will come when the world crises turn around, but no, you want everything now.

Unbelievable, from well educated people like yourselves.

Joe Sawchuk Duncan

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The Columbia Valley Figure Skating Club presented "Music Around the World" on March 11, featuring solo and group performances often tied to a specific country. From top left: Italy was well represented by the Wednesday Canskate participants; Peyton Dutcher and Cael Elford performed a paired routine; McKenna Jensen brought personality to her performance; Wednesday Pre-starskaters gave a taste of Egypt; primary skaters showed off their luau skills with a Hawaiian themed performance. For more shots see page A10.

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TOP TO BOTTOM: Tuesday pre-school skaters represented China; Midori Elford and Jordan Jensen showed off their teamwork; Wednesday Canskate students give Australia its due.

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As part of a fundraising campaign to purchase a digital stereotactic mammography unit for the Cranbrook Regional Hospital, "Clearly‌ a Breast Friends’ Bash" took place on March 10 at the Black Forest Restaurant.

The event raised over $14,000 for the campaign, and organizer Sheila Tutty says they now have about $730,000 of the million dollars needed for the purchase the equipment. The Black Forest Restaurant also donated all the meals served at the event. Thanks to the popularity of the event, Tutty says they will likely hold a similar gala in late October, early November.

"It couldn't have gone better," Tutty said.

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Stampede comes early at Panorama STEVE JESSEL reporter1@invermerevalleyecho.com

Giddy up and get your cowboy hats on because the third of Panorama's themed festivals, Panorama's Mountain Stampede hits this weekend.

Starting on Friday March 16, all valley residents are encouraged to come up and get a taste of the stampede life with a large range of activities for the entire family.

Friday night kicks off with the usual free tobogganing

from 4:30 to 9 p.m., and on Saturday morning members of the Calgary Stampede Volunteer Committee will be greeting guests and festivalgoers, to help get them into the cowboy spirit.

"We're so close to Alberta, and a lot of our guests are from Alberta, and being Western Canadians we're all tuned into that stampede and cowboy heritage," Panorama marketing co-ordinator Brandi Schier said.

"Stampede is something we usually associate with summer, but now we get to

bring it into this winter atmosphere, and we get to have the best of both worlds."

In a departure from previous festivals there will be no torchlight parade this time out, however the usual mix of live music from the band L8 and food on the Great Hall deck return, from noon until about 2 p.m.

This of course goes along with the family-oriented carnival games all over the base area, and as the day goes on the party moves into the Great Hall with cowboy crafts, stampede inspired

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"I think the festivals have been amazing, and we've had a really good response from guests and from locals," Schier said. "As always, we're really encouraging everyone in the valley to come up and have some fun."

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Citizen of the Year Nominations are now open for the Rotary Club of Invermere's annual Citizen of the Year Award.

Anyone who wants to nominate a person they feel has made a significant contribution to the community is asked to write a letter outlining their reasons.

All nominations are to be mailed to: The Rotary Club of Invermere, Box 877, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0.

Anyone can be nominated. Contributions to the community can mean many things. It does not have to mean someone in the public eye.

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Remember When?

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50 years ago: Invermere's annual bonspiel was termed "the best yet."

Forty rinks from places such as Creston, Cranbrook, Canal Flats and Calgary took part in the annual tradition, and made use of four sheets of artificial ice.

45 years ago: A riding school was set to open in the village. The school was primarily for people who already owned horses, and was viewed as a starting point for those wishing to take part in official competitions.

35 years ago: A special meeting was held to discuss Invermere's sewage system. Concerns had been expressed over breaks in the system, however officials said this was to be expected thanks to the relative size of the system. Poor soil conditions were also a determining factor.

23 years ago: Initial response to a long term care facility was negative after the Lake Windermere District Benevolent Society received a letter from the Ministry of Health. The letter also suggested a number of alternatives for Invermere, including family care homes and a private adult day care centre.

20 years ago: Protests were held against the amalgamation of the Invermere and Radium police departments. In November it was advised that the Radium detachment would be closing and the three officers would be transferred to Invermere. "I told them I wouldn't go," joked Cpl. Stan Bass.

15 years ago: The future of the Invermere campus of the College of the Rockies was undecided after the minister of education, skills and training refused a meeting with mayor Chuck Blanchard due to a very busy schedule. "I find it incredible that we can be waving money in their face and they're saying 'don't talk to us,'" Blanchard said at the time.

10 years ago: A boil alert was issued for users of McKay Creek water, after a Parks Canada staffer became ill from

March, 2006 — A surge of visitors from Alberta had come to the valley. During their spring break, members of the Evans family stayed in a family owned Radium Hot Springs condo but took advantage of the local facilities in Invermere during a Saturday night session at the indoor rock wall at J.A. Laird Elementary School. Pictured is Logan Evans reaching for the upper reaches of the climbing wall.

ECHO FILE PHOTO drinking the water. This was not expected to affect Radium Hot Springs, as subsequent tests showed that the water there was still clean.

5 years ago: The B.C. government was introducing a new revenue shar-

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It was expected to make $10 million from hotel room taxes to develop visitor services marketing and infrastructure in Invermere, Radium and the surrounding communities.

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A huge thanks to Chris Evans for his dedication and leadership as President of CVArts for the past five years.

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Continued from page A1 Wright felt they had a bit of a different approach to the event.

"I think their age and maturity was a big factor," she said. "They did take a bit of a more mature approach, and I think the boys will see that over time as they continue with the team over the next couple of years — they just had a slightly different focus to the process, which was quite distinct."

Regardless of results, Wright says she is proud of all the teams for the way they handled themselves both on and off the course.

In order to have a bit better accommodations the team took a school bus to Whistler for the 10hour drive, but Wright says the students "handled it with some serious grace."

While this does spell the end of the season, as there are no high school national competitions, next year should be just as excit-

ing, if not more, as Panorama gets set to host these very same provincial championships. Although it's still early, Wright says they would like to begin planning as soon as possible and will be looking for volunteers for the threeday event, running over the last week of February.

As for this season, finishing third in the province is no mean feat, considering the size of Invermere, and Wright feels like all the kids who were involved can truly take something away from the experience as a whole.

"I think they can take away that regardless of where they come from, being from a small school, they can have success," she said.

"We may not have quantity, but we have quality... my favourite part was just the kids overall attitudes, they were respectful, honest and hardworking kids, and it showed."

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Small team, big results STEVE JESSEL reporter1@invermerevalleyecho.com

As the hockey season wraps up, Invermere bantam boys won't be the only hockey team going to provincial championships.

The Windermere Valley Rockies Female Midget team has placed first in the Central Alberta Hockey League’s Tier 1 division, and with their victory now have a chance at provincial gold in Salmon Arm from March 19 to 23.

Despite playing the entire season with only 12 skaters and a goalie, and sometimes dipping down to seven or eight skaters total, the team won their final playoff series against Cranbrook on March 6.

"It's pretty cool and the girls are pretty pumped," manager Louise Helmer said. "We're getting into pretty heavy competition, but I think the girls are up to that standard."

The team plays in the Central Alberta League thanks to the limited number of local B.C. leagues, the closest being in the Okanagan. Despite their relatively small number of players, the team beat out four Alberta

teams and Cranbrook to take first prize.

"Our team has worked hard over the last few month to get here," forward Madison Ukass said. "We think it's a great accomplishment, and we just want to make it as far as we can, which is hopefully to the finals."

While it's impressive to have made it this far with so few players, the road only gets tougher for the team from here on out, as they begin to play teams from the coast as well as the Okanagan.

Adding to their woes is the unfavourable schedule: six games in five days.

"The girls don't shy away from it," Helmer said. "They feel like they're never out of the game... it's going to be tough, but they will definitely be contenders."

The team does have chemistry on their side, as much of the team has played together for a number of years.

Unfortunately, as most of the girls are in grade 12, this tournament is also a last hurrah of sorts, as many of them may never have the chance to play together again.

"It's sad, but at the same time

The Windermere Valley Rockies Female Midget team is headed to provincials in Salmon Arm. Back Row: Gracy Jones, Sawyer Ellingboe, Danica Dahlin, Madison Ukass; Middle: Mary Smith, Lindsay Torma, Ashley Oddy, Allissa Marchand; Front: Haley McDonald, Raven Hart-McAllister, Alanna Westergaard, Katrina Dubois, Lily Smith. Coaches: Kerry Ellingboe, Grant McDonald, Jeanelle Reynolds; Manager: Louise Helmer.

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it was such a good run we had," Ukass said. "I'll always look back at this as a really good experience."

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4 ____ Birch (Quebec’s official tree) 5 Race tracks 6 ____ Oak (PEI’s official tree) 7 Raised 8 _____ Spruce (Manitoba’s official tree) 9 Radioactivity unit 10 Brew 11 The Raven poet 19 Graven image 21 Membrane 24 Afrikaans 25 Rube 26 Lodge members 27 Impatient one’s acronym 28 Barbarian

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"The hardest part for these girls will be not to play hockey together anymore," Helmer added. "I think what they can learn

from this, or any team competition where it's a team effort, is that they can always count on each other, on and off the ice."

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St. Patrick's Day is this Saturday. Be sure to wear green and attend one of the many events happening around the Valley. The Edgewater Rec Society is hold their St. Patrick's Day Dinner & Dance at 6 p.m. A $2 bus ride will bring you to the dance.

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Fun Events in the Valley

Panorama Stampede

• March 13-16: Panorama is hosting the 2012 International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Alpine Skiing World Cup Finals at Panorama! Two Super G races on the 13th, Super Combined Race on the 14th, Giant Slalom Race on the 15th and Slalom Race on the 16th.

TELUS Awards and Globe Presentation at 3:30 p.m. each day for that day's races.

• Wednesday, March 14: Seniors' Day at the Invermere Public Library at 1p.m. The community bus picks up and drops off at Columbia Garden and the Manor. Seniors are treated to tea and treats. For info: 250-342-6416.

• Thursday, March 15: Pyjama Story Time at Radium Public Library, 6:45 - 7:45 p.m.

• Friday, March 16: FREE Lift-Accessed Tobogganing on Highway 1 - please stop at Guest Services to get your lift ticket, 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

• Friday, March 16: David Langevin & Yvonne Reddick Exhibition at Artym Gallery, 6 - 9 p.m. Show until March 25.

• Saturday, March 17: St. Patrick's Tea & Bake Sale, 2 - 4 p.m., Christ Church Trinity.

• Saturday, March 17: Edgewater Rec Society's St. Patrick's Day Dinner & Dance. Dinner from 6 - 8 p.m., no minors after 8. Adults $15, seniors, $10, children 10 and under $1 x age.

Transportation available for $2 one way! Call 250-270-0340 for details.

• Saturday, March 17: Khaos, the Opera in Cranbrook at the Key City Theatre, 7:30 p.m.

• March 17-19: Panorama Mountain Stampede, Stampede Welcome from Calgary Stampede Volunteer Committee, barbecue, live music, carnival games, Stampede-inspired food stations, cowboy crafts, rail jam, pancake breakfast and more!

• Sunday, March 18: Lake Windermere District Rod & Gun Club St. Patrick’s Clay Shoot • Monday, March 19: Bingo, Canal Flats Civic Centre, 7 p.m.

Panorama is having a special Stampede weekend at the resort. Tons of activities will be happening along with live music and Stampede-themed food station. There will also be free tobogganing and a rail jam.

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The ďŹ rst sitting of the Parcel Tax Review Panel will be held at the Municipal OfďŹ ce, 4836A Radium Boulevard, Radium Hot Springs, B.C. on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 7:15 p.m. The Parcel Tax Review Panel may review and correct the Parcel Tax Roll and hear complaints on one or more of the following grounds: -an error or omission respecting a name or address on the parcel tax roll; -an error or omission respecting the inclusion of a parcel; -an error or omission respecting the taxable frontage of a parcel; -an improperly allowed or disallowed exemption.

The Parcel Tax Roll will be open for inspection at the Municipal OfďŹ ce during regular ofďŹ ce hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) from Wednesday, March 7, 2012 to Wednesday, March 28, 2012.

A complaint shall not be heard by the Review Panel unless notice of the complaint has been made in writing to the Chief Financial OfďŹ cer of the Village of Radium Hot Springs, Box 340, Radium Hot Springs, BC, V0A 1M0, at least 48 hours prior to the time appointed for the sitting of the Review Panel. For further information contact the Village OfďŹ ce at 250-347-6455.

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Come pick up a Special Events Application at the District office.

The District of Invermere recognizes the importance of Special Events in enhancing the quality of life, tourism, culture, recreation, and education and in providing economic benefits to local businesses. All of which would not be possible without the invaluable service of volunteers, community groups and sponsors that add support and skill to enhancing special events.

Each year the District receives many requests from community groups and organizations to operate special events on municipal property. These events vary in scope, purpose, size, cost and complexity all of which require the coordinated efforts of staff to ensure safe event operation and adherence to applicable bylaws, policies and procedures, therefore, the District is has implemented a policy for “Special Events� held within the municipality.

What is a Special Event?

A Special Event is an event that takes place in a municipal-owned park space, pathway, road or open space and the activity may include, but is not limited to: •Parades •Festivals •Street fairs •Outdoor music concerts •Block parties •Athletic events such as bicycle races, walks and runs •Carnivals

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Members of the Toby Creek Nordic Ski club Track Attack Racers attended the 2012 Midget Cross Country Ski Championships in West Kelowna on March 3 and 4. This event brought our young skiers together for a memorable and enjoyable weekend of competition and fun.

The event was hosted by the Telemark Cross Country

Ski Club and saw 208 entries from 19 cross-country clubs from B.C. and Washington State, with ages ranging from 9 to 12 years old.

Local skiers included (above, from left to right) Carolyn McCleary, Erin Kubian, Marcia Paget, Mathew Swallow and Krisytn Tamelin, led by Rich McCleary and head coach, Darren Tamelin.

The young skiers battled warm temperatures and had solid performances in all events, which included individual classic technique 2 km events, team relays of both skate and classic technique, as well as skate sprint events throughout the weekend.

Marcia Paget brought home a well fought third place finish in skate ski sprint races.

Countdown on for Para-Alpine world cup finals PANORAMA — Athletes from a dozen countries are at Panorama Mountain Village this week for the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Alpine Skiing World Cup Finals.

The event, which kicked off yesterday, brings together athletes with physical disabilities, who compete in categories based on their physical ability.

They may compete on single skis, sit-skis or using orthopedic aids. Those with a visual impairment are guided through the course by sighted skiers.

This year's Canadian Para-Alpine Ski team contains plenty of Kootenay talent, including Kimberley's Josh Dueck and Panorama skier and team prospect Alexandra Starker.

Races continue through Friday, March 16.

Do I need a Special Event Authorization?

Yes, Council authorization is required for an event that takes place in a municipal-owned park space, pathway, road or open space.

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How do I apply?

Each year all organizations will be required to submit an application for their special event. Applications received are evaluated on a first come first serve basis and must be submitted at least 30 days prior to the event date.

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Application forms and copies of the Special Events Policy are available at www.invermere.net or at the municipal office.

Please submit your application to the municipal office to: Nancy Smith Confidential Secretary District of Invermere 914 8th Avenue Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 corporateservices@invermere.net

We look forward to working with you toward a successful event!

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Ski racer shines in U16 competition

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RDEK Public Hearing Notice Courtney Hoffos, a 14 year-old member of the Windermere Valley Ski Team, came third overall at the Teck K2/U16 B.C. Provincial Championships.

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Local alpine ski racer Courtney Hoffos, 14, had great success at the Teck K2/U16 B.C. Provincial Championships that took place over two weekends at Apex Mountain Resort in Penticton and Panorama Resort.

Besides winning the B.C. Championship title in Super G, Hoffos achieved three other podium finishes plus a fourth and a fifth place finish.

Her consistent top place finishes throughout the series earned her a third place overall ranking in the B.C. provincial standings.

The skier cross event was

a first ever for her and she surprised all by winning the bronze medal. In her next race Hoffos, a member of the Windermere Valley Ski Club, will represent B.C. at the 2012 KLM Can-Am Western Championships to be held at Panorama Resort from March 21 to 24.

WVSC Head Coach Helmut Spiegl has been very pleased with Hoffos' progress over the last two years and attributes her stellar performance to her great athletic skills and her outstanding work ethic and discipline.

Helmut’s daughter Finley Spiegl, 14, also gained her first experience racing at these events. Finley posted personal best runs, with her top

performance being an 18th in the Giant Slalom.

The Windermere Valley Ski Club, along with Panorama Mountain Village Resort, hosted this Teck B.C. Championship that brought 125 skiers from across B.C. to the valley.

It took many hardworking, dedicated people to build, set up, run and access this event.

The athletes were lucky to get expert coaching from Danielle Poleschuk of the Canadian Ski Cross Team to help them. The athletes had many trial runs through the rolls and a curving track before they started racing. Overall, the race went very well and lots of young athletes got a taste of this new and exciting form of ski racing.

Rotary of Radium Hot Springs Winter meeting place change until April 2012. Higher Ground Coffee Shop, Wednesdays, 7 a.m.

Rotary Club of Invermere meets every Thursday at 11:45 a.m. at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

The meeting Thursday, March 15 is a Club Assembly.

Adrienne Turner from Columbia Garden Village speaks at a recent Rotary meeting.

BYLAW 2360

Bylaw Amendment - Columbia Lake The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an application

by Michael Hudson to amend the Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw. If approved, the amendment will change the zoning designation of the subject property to accommodate a proposed three lot subdivision. The subject property is located at 6766 Columbia Lake Road as shown on the attached map.

Bylaw No. 2360 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 267, 2012 (Columbia Lake / Hudson)” will amend the designation of Lot 17, District Lot 139, Kootenay District, Plan 8034 from A-2, Rural Residential (Country) Zone to SH-1, Small Holding Residential Zone.

A public hearing will be held at: Fairmont Hot Springs Resort - Birch Room 5225 Fairmont Resort Road Fairmont Hot Springs, BC Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at 7:00 pm The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Areas F & G, and the Village of Canal Flats.

If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing: t inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays; t mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown below; or t present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing. t Submissions cannot be accepted after the public hearing.

All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw. For more information, contact Jean Terpsma Planning Technician, at 250-489-0314, toll free at 1-888-478-7335, or email

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SPORTS Blast Off — Jill Andrews, Hayley Wilson and Kate Atkinson

Ditch your routine to get results Are you stuck at the same weight no matter what you do? Are you struggling to build more muscle? Or have you recently achieved a personal best with running, just to see yourself never reach that time again? Your body is basically saying it’s time to switch it up and break through that plateau.

A plateau is when you stop seeing results despite the fact that you exercise every day and train as hard as you can. The body is naturally programmed to become “used to� the stresses of exercise, and it adapts to repetitive training, stopping the progress of weight loss, strength, and endurance.

Luckily there are ways to

smash through those plateaus and continue on with achieving your goals. Follow these steps to break through: Mix it Up If you’re doing the same workout style everyday, your body will go into cruise control mode and never change.

Revitalize your training with a new workout. You could run outside instead of on a treadmill or grab some free weights if you’re always using fixed machines or body weight. Changes in your routine will surprise the body and force it to adapt, bringing you to new levels of fitness. To shock your body, sign up for the new H20 Aquatic Bootcamp at Copper Point Resort or try a 12-min-

ute $2 No Excuse Workout with Fitness 4 Life.

Take an “Active� Rest Take one week off from structured exercise. Instead of hitting the gym or the running track, try going for a nice easy walk, play a sport you enjoy, clean the house to fun music or try a yoga class.

This type of rest will allow your body to recover and rebuild and will rejuvenate your mind to come back to exercise ready for a new challenge.

Eat When you increase your fitness levels or the amount of muscle you have on your body, you will need to increase your caloric intake to keep up with your in-

creased metabolism. If you hit a plateau, evaluate how much you are eating. You may need to eat more than you have in the past for your body to continue to increase its fitness level. If you find you are often hungry, this is a clear sign you need to eat more to sustain your exercise program.

Change the day, Change the intensity Alternate the intensity of your workouts on different days of the week. On Monday, perform 60 minutes of low intensity cardio and on Wednesday, stop after 20 minutes of high intensity intervals. A heart rate monitor is a great way to determine your intensity. Try a lower

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The final habit - care for yourself Stephen Covey’s, 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People, concludes with a final habit, which is, as he puts it, “Sharpen The Saw.” He is saying that people who really use their own abilities constantly keep renewing those abilities – they keep themselves sharp.

This seems obvious when we first see it. Yet it is probably the habit most people in our society do most poorly, even if they work on the other six. Caring for yourself is not a part of the code we have been taught. In fact, we have the opposite belief that we need to care for others before ourselves. Sacrifice is something we have been taught is good, and we see others doing it all around us. Everything that is not sacrifice, in this way of believing, is ‘selfishness.’

We have been taught to see selfishness as not caring for the needs of others. In extreme examples, we think of it as taking advantage of others to meet our own needs.

It is really easy to understand that not one of us can meet our greatest needs without other people. That is why such things as ‘win-win’ ‘communication’ and ‘synergy’ are so very important. In fact, when we truly look at it, the entire six prior ‘habits’ are leading up to this one and none of them can be achieved fully until this one is taken care of. It all begins with being conscious and paying attention.

We all need to learn to ensure others around us (and that is global these days) are able to live the best possible lives, in order to enable us to live ours. It is only when this is done that we are then free to explore our own good.

That is why it is vitally important that you follow the seventh habit and ‘Sharpen the Saw.’ For it is when you are at your best and most knowledgeable that you are able to work for good. And it is not only your own self or your own family, but what we have always called the ‘family of mankind’ that needs you best.

You are your own best asset. Keeping yourself at the best you can be is necessary for you and your family, and for everyone around you.

When you take time to renew yourself in all four areas of your life – physical, emotional, mental and spiritual, you are creating growth. This al-

lows you to grow in all areas of your life. If you develop habits one to six without spending time to renew yourself, this is how you burn out. Here are some ideas you can use to help you look af-

ter yourself: •Physical: Eat better and ensure you take time to exercise. You will feel better if you do these two things. It doesn’t cost anything to go for a walk or bike ride. To rest you don’t need a day spa - you can slide into the tub at home and relax. Ensuring you do that regularly is very important, and selfish only in the highest sense.

Use the advice of others, including your local independent Financial Planner® to help.

•Emotional: Interacting socially with others allows you to make meaningful connections.

Being loving with your family is far better than rough discipline for good behavior.

•Mental: Exercise and expand your mind through learning, reading, writing and teaching. This can be done at your local library, by volunteering at a school or retirement home, or with your own family. It keeps you sharp and is likely to make sure you are up to date. Teaching can be a boot for the ego as well. When you share knowledge and skill, it’s rewarding.

•Spiritual: Spend time close to nature, going for a bush walk and being grateful for the beauty of nature surrounding you. Expand yourself through meditation, music, art or prayer. Belonging to a congregation can offer many benefits. Take a quiet moment to centre yourself and empty your mind before you go to bed. Most of us don’t do a good job of looking after this side of our person.

Focusing your energy and thought on following these ideas helps to discover and follow your own real values and forget what is popular or trendy. You discover and follow what counts for you and those you care most deeply about, and that feels good. Learning and using the best of others means you use the best possible ideas to live your own life. And staying conscious, not doing these things by rote, keeps you up to date.

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An earthmoving company based in Edson Alberta requires a full time Heavy Duty Mechanic for ďŹ eld and shop work. We require Cat Dozer/Deere excavator experience. You will work a set schedule for days on and off.

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Must have clean driving record, exp in building repair & maintenance an asset. Resume c/w driver’s abstract to Box A c/o The Valley Echo, PO Box 70, Invermere, BC V0A1K0 or drop off at Echo.

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Help Wanted HHDI RECRUITING is hiring on behalf of Baker Hughes

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HD MECHANICS 3rd or 4th apprentice or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics with their Red Seal and CVIP License to work in Red Deer & Hinton.

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Heavy Duty Journeyman Diesel Mechanic required in Invermere, B.C. Must be able to complete D.O.T. truck inspections, welding ability an asset.

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DL Baker Construction Canada is looking for Laborers and Foremen in Kitimat. BC, Canada. Red Seal Preferred. Laborers will possess competency in assisting on the installation of all types of formwork, performing general labor work and placing concrete. Have the ability to correctly rig and hoist material, ability to signal, rig and work safely with cranes. Project Terms is Project Based Wages are in accordance with Project Labour Agreement between Kitimat Modernization Employer Association and Coalition of British Columbia Building Trades for the Kitimat Modernization Project Please forward resumes to patton@bakerconcrete.com

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Place of Worship

CHURCH SERVICES DIRECTORY ST. PETERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERE Worship Services every Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at Christ Church Trinity 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere Pastor Rev. Fraser Coltman Pastor Rev. David Morton 1-866-426-7564

THE ANGLICAN & UNITED CHURCHES

WELCOME YOU TO A SHARED MINISTRY 250-342-6644 Fax 250-342-6643 100-7th Avenue, Invermere www.wvsm.info www.christchurchtrinity.com

Sunday, March 18th 9:00 a.m.

Anglican Eucharist All Saints Edgewater 10:30 a.m.

Anglican Eucharist Christ Church Trinity Invermere Led by Theresa

CANADIAN MARTYRS CATHOLIC CHURCH

Roman Catholic Parish Pastor: Father James McHugh 250-342-6167 Invermere 250-344-6328 Golden Confession: 1/2 hour before Mass Canadian Martyrs Church 712 - 12 Ave, Invermere Saturday at 7 p.m.

Sunday at 9 a.m.

St. Joseph Church Highway 93-95, Radium Hot Springs Sunday at 11 a.m.

Sacred Heart Parish 808 - 11 Street, Golden Sunday at 5 p.m.

St. Anthonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mission Corner of Luck and Dunn, Canal Flats

Saturday at 4:30 p.m. (served from Kimberly)

RADIUM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP For more information call 250-342-6633 or 250-347-6334 Loving God, Loving People #4 - 7553 Main Street West, Radium Sundays at 10 a.m.

Bible Studies #4 - 7553 Main Street West, Radium Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Church Edgewater Hall Thursday 6:30 p.m.

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH

326 - 10th Ave. 250-342-9535 REV. TREVOR HAGAN Senior Pastor www.lakewindermerealliance.org

VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY Hwy. 93/95 1 km north of Windermere Pastor: Murray Wittke

Sunday, March 18th Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

10 a.m. Worship & Word Worship and Life Instruction.

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Expires April 30, 2012.

A one night stay for two people at Copper Point Resort and two rounds of golf for two people at Copper Point Golf Club!

The accommodation and golf rounds must be redeemed together.

The Valley Echo's 2011/2012

NHL Hockey Pool Standings RNK

TEAM

TOTAL

LW

GM

P/G

RNK

TEAM

TOTAL

LW

GM

P/G

1

Cela (2 )

1080

57

128

0.86

39

Love the B's (3 )

975

42

198

0.83

2

Bones 1 (3 )

1074

48

126

0.86

40

Chicago Rocks (3 )

973

46

217

0.84

3

Jets Faithful (2 )

1067

47

148

0.87

41

Dan (3 )

969

39

149

0.79

4

Wind Walker (2 )

1066

51

147

0.87

42

Ken Reid (3 )

968

36

161

0.80

5

Spike 1 (2 )

1062

44

180

0.88

43

Mini Me (4 )

967

39

153

0.79

6

Momma 3 (4 )

1062

47

121

0.84

44

Sabu (4 )

965

46

144

0.78

7

Cruise

1044

61

106

0.82

45

Go Jet Go (5 )

961

33

188

0.81

8

Granny's Picks (3 )

1041

49

131

0.84

46

Jordon & Sam (2 )

959

44

132

0.78

9

The Great Dame (3 )

1040

44

116

0.82

47

Andy Charette (2 )

958

53

176

0.80

10

Koeye (2 )

1037

46

112

0.82

48

Skate or Die (2 )

953

56

141

0.77

11

Harley (3 )

1034

47

176

0.86

49

Van-Can-Fan (4 )

951

36

267

0.86

12

# 34 (3 )

1033

44

123

0.82

50

KBoy (2 )

947

46

225

0.83

13

Creeker (3 )

1028

38

125

0.82

51

Kats (2 )

945

49

215

0.81

14

# 1 (2 )

1026

58

118

0.82

52

Wyatt (4 )

945

46

198

0.80

15

Go Flames! (2 )

1024

56

113

0.81

53

Scott Dubielewicz

942

38

208

0.81

16

I Heart Hockey (2 )

1019

59

204

0.87

54

Big Bang

940

56

190

0.80

17

30,000 Feet (4 )

1018

29

148

0.83

55

Queen Bee (2 )

938

53

256

0.83

18

G Whiz (4 )

1015

46

246

0.90

56

Dream Team (2 )

936

35

199

0.80

19

The Jet Focker (4 )

1010

42

151

0.82

57

Whiz Bang (2 )

935

39

245

0.83

20

McKenna (3 )

1008

58

123

0.81

58

Hobbitt (2 )

934

44

171

0.78

21

Peter Puck (3 )

1007

51

176

0.84

59

R.C.B. (2 )

933

36

240

0.82

22

Jesster (3 )

1007

51

197

0.86

60

Big D (2 )

931

51

183

0.78

23

Nelly (3 )

997

40

168

0.83

61

Mark S. (3 )

926

37

170

0.77

24

Team IROC

995

48

149

0.81

62

Harry's Howlers (4 )

921

42

229

0.80

25

WK221 (2 )

995

44

152

0.82

63

Silent Sam (3 )

921

42

246

0.81

26

Larry Phillips (2 )

993

41

143

0.80

64

Dogbreath (3 )

921

28

171

0.77

27

Bob Stewart (5 )

992

40

192

0.84

65

Wolfpack # 13 (5 )

920

35

240

0.81

28

Spur Valley K.G. (4 )

990

33

127

0.79

66

D. Walmsley (3 )

918

50

191

0.77

29

Who Me? (3 )

989

43

210

0.85

67

Chip Magnet

917

52

213

0.79

30

Captain Kel (3 )

989

40

253

0.88

68

Hockey Man (4 )

915

44

200

0.78

31

AFN-3251 (3 )

984

44

162

0.81

69

King Chris (4 )

915

49

264

0.83

32

Berg # 4 (5 )

982

49

180

0.82

70

Merrymen (5 )

910

35

165

0.75

33

Nou-Nou (3 )

982

42

172

0.82

71

WP #13 team 2 (5 )

902

37

264

0.81

34

Group Not Category (2 )

980

55

196

0.83

72

Crafty Lady (5 )

899

32

223

0.78

35

Semeron (2 )

980

54

183

0.82

73

Speed Swing (4 )

891

37

180

0.74

36

Brennan (2 )

979

49

246

0.87

74

Wild Guess (3 )

889

38

185

0.75

37

Deano (3 )

978

39

154

0.86

75

The Mad Viking (4 )

885

42

240

0.78

38

Heck (2 )

978

48

218

0.86

76

Creekette (5 )

879

49 4

269

0.79