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Panebianco up for manslaughter with investigation still ongoing STEVE JESSEL reporter1@invermerevalleyecho.com

The Southeast District Major Crimes Unit has announced that further charges will be laid against Brian Thomas Panebianco in relation to the death of Cory Jarock of Invermere.

Panebianco, 23, was first taken into custody on July 19 on charges of robbery, assault and breach of recognizance in relation to the death of Jarock, who CONTINUES TO 'PANEBIANCO' ON PAGE A3

Government wins Sun Peaks appeal Case could be significant for Jumbo Glacier Resort: Costelllo NICOLE TRIGG editor@invermerevalleyecho.com

A 2011 ruling that said the provincial government did not consult enough with First Nations prior to the incorporation of Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality has been overturned in the BC Court of Appeal and Glacier Resorts Ltd. senior vice-president Grant Costello believes the decision sets a

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“The decision will narrow the scope of [First Nations] consultation required for JGR’s incorporation process,” Costello told The Valley Echo.

Up until 2010, Sun Peaks Resort operated as the Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Improvement District and was governed by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District. After the resort was incorporated as Canada’s first mountain resort municipality (MRM) in June 2010, the Adams Lake Indian Band filed a petition against the incorporation on the basis that government consultation with the Adams Lake band had been inadequate. Last year, a B.C. Supreme Court judge agreed and ruled the government had failed to fulfil its constitutional duty, but the government appealed the decision and now the Appeal Court has sided with the government, dismissing the petition and ruling that the impact of incorporation on the Adams Lake claims was at best minimal.

“A decision that is positive for JGR, one that will likely result in MRM status by the end of this year,” said Costello.

But according to Ktunaxa Nation Chair Kathryn Teneese, the BCCA’s decision in this case has little bearing on Ktunaxa claims in the Jumbo Valley.

In late July, the Ktunaxa Nation formally announced its intention to submit an application for judicial review of the B.C. government’s approval of the development of Jumbo Glacier Resort in the Jumbo Valley, which is known in Ktunaxa culture as Qat’muk, one of the nation’s principal sacred sites.

“The BCCA decision pertains to the decision to convert an ‘improvement district’ into a ‘mountain resort municipality’ for a ski resort which has been in existence for more than 50 years… in contrast, the KNC is contesting the establishment of a new ski resort where no one now exists and where no one lives,” said Teneese. “I think it is critically important to make the distinction between creating a municipality ‘out of nothing’, where no one currently lives and there are no potential voters, and converting an existing community to a new form of governance, that is, a mountain resort municipality.”

The Ktunaxa Nation Council (KNC) is currently engaged in consultation with the BC Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development regarding a possible decision to establish a Mountain Resort Municipality for the proposed Jumbo Glacier Resort, she said.

The Local Government Act was amended earlier this year to allow the creation of a mountain resort municipality in an area with no residents at the time of incorporation, an amendment that “could be used in relation to the proposed [Jumbo] resort” a spokesperson for the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development told The Valley Echo at the time.

SUBMITTED PHOTO Degradation to the Wilmer wetlands caused by off-roading vehicles, an example of why concerned local citizens started the Columbia Valley Recreation Access Coalition.

Coalition process disputed Not all stakeholders are on board with coalition's management planning NICOLE TRIGG editor@invermerevalleyecho.com

The consensus-based process adhered to by the Columbia Valley Recreation Access Coalition (CVRAC) doesn't appear to have the consent of all the community's stakeholders, which is why the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations has put its staff involvement on hold, a Ministry spokesperson told The Valley Echo.

"The committee is in early stages of discussion, and had requested some advisory assistance from local ministry staff who attended initial planning meetings," said the spokesperson. "But, since the committee is not yet fully assembled and some key stakeholders have yet to be invited to the table or may be unable to able to commit to such an initiative, the ministry decided to put its staff involvement on hold while it works on existing projects."

Last week The Valley Echo reported that the Ministry had pulled its staff out of monthly CVRAC meetings that had to do with beginning a rec-

reational access management plan for the Columbia Valley. The grassroots group was formed in October 2011 by local citizens and interest groups who wished to better plan for backcountry and recreation access management in the Invermere Timber Supply area. Accusations have since come forward that the meetings are more weighted towards some people's agendas more than others, and are not being conducted democratically.

The spokesperson explained the ministry had not commenced or endorsed such a planning project.

BC Liberal candidate for Columbia River-Revelstoke Doug Clovechok said it's not that the ministry doesn't support a recreational management plan for the area. The issue is more to do with the way the plan is unfolding and the process around it.

"I believe that we should have a backcountry management plan, I do," Clovechok said. "I think we should have one for this valley and I know that the ministry agrees with that but it's got to be done in the right way and having people meet and discuss, that's good, that's how great ideas are borne and how things happen, but once you get to a point where you've got a group of people who are actually dictating to the other people, 'This is what you're

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"I think that one of things we cannot have is to have these kind of spin off groups or self-motivated groups starting to create policy around anything when they're self-appointed and self-elected."

Wildsight development director and CVRAC steering committee member Kat Hartwig said the planning was about looking after the Columbia Valley, which everyone loves and recreates in.

"To me, it just seems that there is an initiative to filibuster the whole process and I don't know why," she said.

"People who've been concerned that it's not a democratic process have been asked to volunteer and step up to the steering committee so they can run the process but they haven't done that, so it's very confusing to me — on one hand they're attacking the process but on the other hand they're not stepping up to make it a better process as a volunteer."

The Ministry spokesperson said the two other East Kootenay backcountry recreation access management plans — in Golden and Revelstoke — occurred roughly five to eight years ago under different circumstances and in a more favourable fiscal climate.

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Revised Official Community Plan long overdue Unsuccessful zoning application points to lack of support for Official Community Plan NICOLE TRIGG editor@invermerevalleyecho.com

An empty lot on 12th Avenue will keep its current zoning after an application to have it rezoned for multi-family residential failed to reach third reading at the District of Invermere (DOI) council meeting on August 7.

The application to rezone the lot from R1 (single family) to R2 (multi-family) was met with overwhelming opposition by many of the surrounding neighbours at a public hearing in July.

Despite the vocal opposition, DOI mayor Gerry Taft voted in favour of the rezoning as did Councillor Spring Hawes, with councillors Greg Anderson and Justin Atterbury voting against. Councillor Paul Denchuk was unable to vote due to conflict of interest as he is one of several business partners who own the lot.

"That field was actually identified in the Official Community Plan (OCP) as an area for multi family residential in the future," Taft told The Valley Echo. "I really felt that we have to sometimes act the way we talk and if we're

PHOTO BY NICOLE TRIGG/THE ECHO An application to rezone this lot on 12th Avenue to allow for a four-plex was unsuccessfull as many of the neighbourhood's residents opposed the project due to concerns around traffic and renters.

going to talk this way we sometimes have to try and make the decisions to follow through."

Half of 12th Avenue is already zoned R2, he said.

The OCP, which was formally adopted in 2002, was created with public input, but what tends to happen, said Taft, is that unless something is impacting someone personally, they don't tend to get involved.

"It generally seems both the official community plan, also the sustainability plan, when we're trying to create them and we're trying really hard to get consultation and public input, we usually

get the same 20 people who are really involved and really contribute," he said. "(Then) there's this application in their neighbourhood and all of a sudden they become super involved citizens for that one issue."

The OCP is intended to provide developers with some guidance into future land use, and since the lot had been identified for low density multi-family residential, in Taft's estimation, it made sense the application was put forward.

The intention for the lot was to build a multi family four-dwelling unit, with the building work

to be done locally and consistent with Smart Growth strategy.

"When you take a look at from the whole picture an the whole community, I felt that a four-plex is completely reasonable in that neighbourhood, it's reasonable in pretty much any neighbourhood in this community, and with the proper controls in place, potentially some covenants in place restricting parking and resell and design and different aspects, I think it's something we could manage and fit into this and almost any neighbourhood without any negative impacts," Taft said.

Smart Growth strategy and higher density infill within the community were two of the guiding principles when the OCP was originally created. It was been identified by the DOI that the OCP needs to be updated and aligned with the district's sustainability plan.

"Now that we've experienced some of that and there has been some projects go forward, there's definitely some negativity towards this, and we're going to have to really ask the philosophical question whether or not that's something people support," Taft said.

"What makes it tough with OCPs and sustainability plans, is when you look at the issues from the 30,000 foot level and the philosophy level, everyone agrees there should be more affordable housing and there should be different types of housing, there should be places for young people and places for seniors, we want to live in an accessible collaborative community… everyone agrees on it and everyone keeps agreeing until the point when it means an impact on them or an impact on their neighbourhood," he said.

"Somewhere there's a disconnect there and somewhere we have to try and get to people and really really hammer down what is the philosophy you are willing to agree on and what are you also willing to live with on your own street."

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was found unresponsive on the driveway of a private Invermere residence on April 3, 2012. On August 16, the RCMP confirmed that Panebianco is now charged with manslaughter and criminal negligence causing death in addition to the previous charges. The RCMP have not yet released the cause of Jarock’s death or the circumstances leading up to it as the investigation is still ongoing.

“The only update that we’re sending out is that the other two charges have been

laid,” RCMP Media Relations Officer Cst. Lesley Smith told The Valley Echo. “[The circumstances are] part of the investigation, and are part of the evidence that’s being given to Crown council and to the courts, so we won’t be able to comment on those circumstances.”

Columbia Valley RCMP Staff Sgt. Marko Shehovac has said that Panebianco was well-known to police before his arrest, and was also wanted on other outstanding warrants.

Panebianco remains in custody awaiting a court appearance for September 11, 2012 in Golden.

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The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) has been approved for Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) for Fairmont Hot Springs following the recent landslide that destroyed bridges and affected a large amount of personal property.

“We made that application right away realizing the magnitude of [the landslide],” RDEK communications manager Loree Duczek said.

Homeowners will now be able to fill out and submit claim forms to potentially recover a portion of the damage and clean up costs that are not covered by insurance.

This is a provincial program completely separate from the RDEK, and there are several key components to a successful application.

First, applicants are urged to include plenty of photographic evidence, particularly photos from before and after the damage. Some homes also received damage assessments from RDEK building inspectors, and anyone with a damage assessment completed can also include it with their claim.

Other materials to include are all receipts related to cleanup costs, and a claim denial to determine whether or not their insurance company will cover the damages.

“The key thing for people will be to put the right dates (July 15 to 16 2012), as DFA is only approved for specific events,” Duczek said.

The deadline for applications is November 8, 2012. Once the claim is submitted, the homeowner will be working directly with the province and any questions should be directed to the Emergency Management B.C. (EMBC) office at 1-888-257-4777.

Applications can be found on the EMBC website at www. pep.bc.ca/dfa_claims/dfa.html, and in hard copy at the RDEK Columbia Valley office. DFA guidelines can also be found on their website.

Locals get a break on public boat launch Canal Flats residents happy with rate change for Tilley Memorial Park STEVE JESSEL reporter1@invermerevalleyecho.com

New to this year, Canal Flats residents are no longer required to pay for use of the public boat launch at Tilley Memorial Park, and while residents outside Canal Flats are still paying user fees, mayor Ute Juras said for the most part the change has been welcomed by Canal Flats residents.

“I challenge you to pick up the phone and call any resident of the village, and they will sing praises,” Juras said.

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the beach until a group of volunteers known as the Beach Committee offered to maintain it as long as it remained open. The province accepted, and when the Village of Canal Flats was incorporated in 2004, a request was made to the province to transfer ownership of the park to the village. After many years, ownership was formally transferred in 2010, and the beach was subsequently renamed Tilley Memorial Park in memory of John and Ann Tilley, a family with a long history of serving the community of Canal Flats.

The village initially maintained the beach through a combination of user fees and taxation, which according to Juras upset many residents who felt they were being forced to pay twice between taxation and user fees for the use of the public boat launch, the

only one of its kind in the area. During budget discussions earlier this year, Canal Flats council decided to change the system, still charging taxation, but giving those living within Canal Flats a free beach pass. For those outside the village, the user fee has been set at $20, and yearly passes may also be purchased.

Juras said since the change, she has heard that even more people have been using the beach. She said she has also heard complaints and letters from outside the village, and urges anyone with questions to call either her or the village offices as she feels the change is for the better.

Finally, with the Canal Flats recreation service area set to merge in the near future, Juras said there is a possibility for the rates to change, or even be eliminated in the future.

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Opinions and Letters Internet voting NICOLE TRIGG editor@invermerevalleyecho.com

It's the era of digital communication and only a matter of time before our democratic right to vote in the province of British Columbia gets digitized along with everything else.

Minister of Justice Shirley Bond's announcement to examine the potential of Internet voting in B.C. may be met with trepidation, scepticsm and even outright opposition, but it's not surprising given one can bank, buy and sell without having to leave the house thanks to the world wide web.

The obvious concern with Internet voting is security for the transmission of data. Exceptionally high protections will have to be in place but many consider the notion of Internet security to be a joke with the prevalence of hacker groups across the globe.

Electronics giant Sony fell victim to a massive cyberattack last year that resulted in one of the biggest data breaches since the advent of the Internet with over 100 million accounts affected. The group that claimed responsibility said they did it for fun.

One of the arguments for Internet voting is that it has the potential to attract more voters to the democratic process. Voter turnout for all levels of government is appallingly low. According to Elections Canada, only 37.4 per cent of 18 to 24-yearolds voted at the 2008 general election. That means over 60 per cent of eligible young Canadians did not participate in selecting the country's government. In the May 2009 provincial election, voter turnout in B.C. hit an all-time low with just 50 per cent of eligible voters bothering to vote.

As 93 per cent of British Columbians now have access to high-speed Internet, this best-case scenario of reinvigorating democracty is definitely appealing, but it's not too far a stretch to imagine what the worst-case consequences could look like.

The Honourable Minister has requested that an independant panel look into the best practices used by jurisdictions that have implemented online voting as well as how to address all potential security and privacy concerns. But modernizing the electoral process could, alternatively, be accomplished through mandatory voting — an option devoid of threats from hacker masterminds.

Australia has been using compulsory voting since 1924. Voter turnout is 95 percent of registered voters. The reason is simple: It's the law.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Hydro heist Dear Editor, Gordon Campbell once referred to BC Hydro as a “jewel.” Now, virtually bankrupt, B.C.’s jewel is more of a burden around the necks of hydro ratepayers. What happened? Government colluders and self-interest money vultures devised a way into your wallet — via your hydro bill, that’s what.

Alarm bells should have rung when Campbell snuck BC Hydro’s purchase and billing departments to offshore, Accenture. Then Campbell faked an energy crisis, and passed the Clean Energy Act. This act essentially transformed BC Hydro from a “producer of power” to a “purchaser of power.”

Overnight party insiders became Independent Power Producers (IPPs).

These IPPs signed lucrative agreements to sell spring-runoff power to BC Hydro — at rates many times market value. BC Hydro is obliged to buy this power, even though they don’t need it. It still goes on your hydro bill.

The nearly one-billion dollar Smart Meter program goes on your hydro bill, too. A billion dollars — onethousand million-dollar bills — for a wireless network to blanket our

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province in microwaves. Its only conceivable purpose: deferential billing.

A billion dollars on a private, single purpose, hi-tech network — for your meter — when many hydro customers are still on dial-up? A billion dollars could likely have got all of B.C. multi-purpose fibre-optics. More concerning, these meters may not be safe. Health effects of extended exposure to near microwave radiation, especially on the young, has not been tested. You will test it.

The Clark/Campbell government, combined with private corporate sapsuckers, have even grander plans for your wallet — the coming, secretly devised, plotted without oversight, $8-billion Site C Peace River hydro project. Keep your eye on it. It could become the most lucrative “jewel” heist ever.

Bryan Stawychny Edgewater

Backcountry backlash Dear Editor, In reference to your article "Ministry withdraws from backcountry talks" in last week's Valley Echo — if there was any question whatsoever surrounding many avid backcountry users hesitance to find any level of trust in the CVRAC process or with those who

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Epidemic? Where? Jack asses? Really? Some pretty strong language to be sure!

Since we are addressing uses in the front and backcountry, I wonder if Mr. Morrow would care to clarify exactly where he and lobby groups like Wildsight and others draw the line between an outdoor enthusiast and when one becomes a "jack ass?" Are skiers jack asses? Are cabin owners (other than your friends who own cabins) jack asses? Are quad users and dirt bikers who explore forest service roads jack asses?

Are mountain bikers who roll silently past goats licking salt off rocks jack asses? Or are we all jack asses the moment we break the plane of town and enter the back country unless we're members of your club?

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Community Calendar WED AUGUST 22 •Killer Rollbots present "Derby Baby!" at Bud's Bar & Lounge, $10, 8 p.m.

FRI AUGUST 24 •Summer Reading Club Wind-Up at Invermere Public Library, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

•Invermere Legion Branch #71 Annual Pig Roast, 6:30 p.m.

PHOTO BY STEVE JESSEL/THE ECHO Jazmynn Hilde-Grealey and Halla Eastick offer up some ice-cold refreshments while manning their lemonade stand on Friday August 17. The two girls were raising money for the Global Animal Lovers (GALs) during their summer vacation.

Bear Aware — Crystal Leonard, Community Co-ordinator

Being Bear Aware Sightings in and around our communities: No bear sightings reported for the last two weeks.

You may have seen Bear Aware at the local markets and other public events because this summer has been full of public displays in Invermere and Radium.

There has been a great amount of positive feedback; people approach with such things as "I didn’t realize birdfeeders were a bear attractant so I took mine down." It’s great to hear that we are making an impact because every little effort counts in helping to minimize human-bear conflict.

Bear Aware has a display set up every Friday starting at 11 a.m. beside the Info Centre kiosk in downtown Invermere (beside Dave’s

Book Bar). Please feel free to visit and find out where the bears are hanging out or to ask any bear-related questions.

I would like to put out great big thanks to the some very kind people that live at 13th Avenue and 5th Street for being proactive with their garbage. They approached Bear Aware about properly storing their garbage because they did not want to attract bears to the neighbourhood. At present, Bear Aware is looking into different bear-resistant containers that would work for our community.

If you do not have a secure location such as a garage to store your garbage, you are encouraged to purchase a bear-resistant bin. Not only will it prevent bears

from accessing your garbage, but it will also keep deer, skunks and crows out as well. Please contact the Bear Aware Community Co-ordinator for more information.

An interesting thing to check out is the new www. facebook.com/bearawarebc page, on which we post bear-related news from Bear Aware communities around the province. If you “Like” us, you’ll get the site updates automatically sent to your Facebook page. You can also check out www. bearaware.bc.ca/bearsightings-new which is the mapping program associated with the provincial RAPP line (Report All Poachers and Polluters). It’s really CONT. TO 'BEAR' ON PAGE A8

•Music on Main, Radium, Smarty Pants, 7 - 9 p.m.

SAT AUGUST 25 •Music on Main, Radium, the O'Sullivan's, 7 - 9 p.m.

TUES AUGUST 28 •Kids Fest at Valley Community Centre, Windermere, 9:30 a.m. Rod Clake, Illustionist and Friends, carnival games, inflatables, and lunch included. Ages 7 - 13.

Free admission. Call 250-342-9511.

SAT SEPTEMBER 1 •Fairmont Community Association AGM, Pine Room, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, membership renewal 9:15 a.m., meeting at 10 a.m.

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

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

•Invermere Library open Noon-4p.m.

EVERY MONDAY •Gentle drop-in

carpet bowling, 1:30 p.m., Seniors' Centre.

•Cadets, 6:30-9 p.m. for boys and girls, ages 12-17. 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. Info: 250-344-5674.

1st & 3rd TUESDAY •OPT clinic, 6:308:30 p.m., Inv. Health Unit, 850-10th Ave. Confidential service: low-cost birth control, and STI testing.

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

EVERY TUESDAY •Yoga THRIVE- Yoga for Cancer Survivors.

Hot springs studio, Fairmont Village Mall. For info Jan Klimek 250-3421195.

EVERY THURSDAY •Cadets, 6:30-9 p.m. for boys and girls, ages 12-17. Cost: FREE (includes uniform). Info: Rick Dendy 250-341-1509.

•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

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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.

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.

•Market on Main, Radium, 4 - 9 p.m.

•Music on Main, Radium, 7 - 9 p.m.

EVERY SATURDAY •Farmer's Market, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., downtown Invermere •Edgewater Legion Open Market, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. For tables, Doreen at 250-347-9550.

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

•Hip Hop Flip Flop class, Scrappy Do's, 5:30 p.m.

•Music on Main, Radium, 7 - 9 p.m.

EVERY SUNDAY •Edgewater Legion Pancake Breakfast, 9 to 11 a.m. until Labour Day Weekend.

2nd SUNDAY •LW Alliance Church Sing and Celebrate, 7 p.m. For more information call Clarence Stauffer, 250-3429580.

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BEAR AWARE continued...

MLA Report — Norm Macdonald

A reinvestment in our forest lands As the deputy chair of the Special Committee on Timber Supply, I have spent the last three months involved in intensive consultation which has now resulted in 22 recommendations to address the issue of mid-term timber supply and forest health.

The impetus of the formation of this committee arose from the tragic fire of January 21st when the community of Burns Lake lost its mill. But that crisis also highlighted other serious challenges facing the forest industry in British Columbia: drastically declining timber supplies, continued destruction by forest pests, inadequate knowledge about the state of our forests and the government’s lack of commitment to job protection.

Over the course of the 6-week consultation period, the committee received 650 submissions. And through that input, British Columbian’s stated their passion for our forest lands and their commitment to the sustainable use of that land. British Columbians understand that we rely on our forests not only for timber but for numerous other values including ecological services such as recreation and climate change

mitigation.

Presenters told the committee that improving and supporting forest health is of critical importance. British Columbians expect the government to set high standards for sustainable practices on the land base, and to enforce them.

Experts told us we also must take significant action on wildfire mitigation and fuel management in the wildlandurban interface. Government needs to allocate a portion of its fire fighting budget to reducing forest fuels and fire risks on the land base to protect communities as well as future timber supply.

Presenters also stated that government has a responsibility to ensure that every tree harvested results in the best use of the fibre and highest number of jobs for British Columbians. In times of declining access to timber supply, we must reduce raw log exports, find new uses for fibre that is currently being wasted, and encourage manufacturing that puts British Columbians to work.

The overwhelming response to this committee’s consultation process indicates the importance of community engagement in land use decisions. The level of knowledge and clarity of per-

spective on the issue of timber supply and forest health proved that much of the wisdom to make the best decisions is in the communities that will be most affected.

The direction that the government should take on managing our forests for the future has been very clearly articulated by British Columbians through this process. And the NDP MLAs on the Timber Supply Committee have worked hard to ensure that the people’s vision is evident within the recommendations put forward in the final report.

New Democrats believe that forestry has a great future in British Columbia.

But it is only through a renewed commitment to sustainable forest practices and a respect for non-timber values that we can ensure that our Crown lands continue to provide environmental, social and economic benefit both now and into the future.

Norm Macdonald Deputy Chair, Special Committee on Timber Supply Opposition Critic for Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations MLA for Columbia River - Revelstoke

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interesting to see the different types of wildlife sightings around town to know what’s in your neighbourhood. This week shows that cougars have been sighted near Radium and south of Columbia Lake.

There seems to be an increase of cougar sightings, possibly due to the fact that there’s more deer in the communities.

Bear Aware is currently looking for volunteers — if you’re tired of seeing bears needlessly get destroyed due to unmanaged attractants, please call the Bear Aware Community Co-ordinator.

For more information on Bear Aware contact Crystal Leonard, Bear Aware Community Co-ordinator at 250-688-0561, invermere@ bearaware.bc.ca or radium@bearaware.bc.ca.

For more solutions, check out the Bear Aware website at www.bearaware.bc.ca. To report a bear sighting or incident, call the RAPP line at 1-877-952-7277.

BCCF’s Bear Aware gratefully acknowledges funding by Columbia Basin Trust, the MOE and the communities of Invermere and Radium.

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Early Deadlines

Police Files — Staff Sgt. Marco Shehovac

RCMP goes backcountry Back Country Patrols: Columbia Valley detachment member attended with Park Wardens on a four-day patrol. Constable Harper, an active outdoors person who enjoys exploring the backcountry, took advantage of using up summer seasonal patrols and accompanied the Park Warden in Kootenay National Park to check on issues surrounding the Federal Contravention Act. This Act is seldom used by the police but very much used by the Park Wardens. Seven violation tickets were issued for camping without a permit.

A number of backcountry people were checked and all appreciated the fact the warden and police were present in the backcountry.

Boat patrol: The police boat was on the water this weekend. A number of boats were checked for compliance. A group of youths were checked and warned regarding fishing licences.

August 9 Columbia Valley Detachment members were advised of a window that was damaged at the Fairmont Gas Plus business overnight. The window was not broken and entry was not gained into the store. Video is being reviewed by staff to determine if anything of evidence can be seen.

At 4:30 p.m., two motor-

cycles and their drivers fell victim to one deer in the area of Highway 93/95 near Windermere Loop Road.

One male from Edmonton, age 52, operating a 2007 Suzuki, hit a deer and laid down his bike. A second motorcycle operator, age 51, also from Edmonton and operating a '92 Yamaha, made contact with the deer and also went down. No severe injuries sustained.

Four youths were reported to be in a garage in the Athalmer area. The owner, not realizing what the youths were up to, contacted the police stating the youths were presently with the owner and would wait for police arrival. It was determined from speaking to the youths that they were admiring an older car in the garage and went in for a closer look. The youths were co-operative throughout their dealing with the police.

All were advised that the best course of action was to speak to the owners first.

August 10 The Columbia Valley detachment received a report of stolen home-built utility trailer from the 4800 block of Timber Ridge Road. The trailer is described as an '88, homemade and white in colour. The theft would have happened between July 31 and August 3.

August 11 The Columbia Valley detachment received a report of theft of two quads and an Alumina trailer from the 1300 block of Industrial Road #3. The quads stolen are reported to be a 2009 Polaris Razor and 2005 Kodiac 450.

The Detachment has received a number of complaints of thefts of quads in the area. Anyone with information is requested to contact the detachment or Crime Stoppers.

August 12 At 2:50 p.m., two kayaks were reported stolen from a buoy near 1300 block Stoddart in Windermere. One kayak is yellow and white in colour, and the second one is blue.

At 9:50 p.m., the Columbia Valley detachment members were called to a disturbance at a residence on Pinetree Road in Invermere.

A 23-year-old male a member of the residence visiting from Calgary was found to be highly intoxicated and causing a disturbance to the point where the police were called to prevent things from escalating. Unfortunately, the behaviour of the male confronting the police resulted in an arrest. The male has been charged with obstruction and will appear in Invermere Provincial court in November.

In order for our staff to enjoy the upcoming Labour Day weekend, deadlines have been changed for our September 5 issue as follows: Display advertising deadline: Thursday August 30 at noon Classified advertising deadline: Friday August 31 at 3 p.m.

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PART II: ENERGY, THE POSSIBILITIES

Jim and Pat Miller of Windermere, B.C. are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter, Charlene to Jason Wilisky son of Terry and Julie Wilisky of Ontario. The Ceremony took place on May 12, 2012 at the Pynelogs Cultural Centre in Invermere.

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Smart meters will not only offer consumers a better understanding of their energy usage, they set the stage for the efficient design of community energy systems. This is according to University of Calgary Masters student Elizabeth Brennan, who is researching sustainable energy development and using Canal Flats as a model to determine the feasibility of a community energy system there.

"Right now we mostly live in a world of centralized generation," she said. "You could be receiving electricity from anywhere in the province at a given time."

In contrast to B.C.'s centralized generation that relies on many large dams, distributed generation is the generation of electricity from many small sources with energy conversion units situated relatively close to where the energy is needed. This type of energy distribution opens the door for renewable energy technologies, Brennan said.

"Although renewable energy technologies as they are today may not be able to replace the large scale power facilities that we rely on, they're really appropriate on a small local scale," she said, "so that leads me to my research interest on community sustainability, because small scale measures on a community are actually quite significant, and communities can incorporate renewable energy technologies that are locally appropriate."

What this means is that where wind

is prevalent, wind power is the obvious option, or if a large river is nearby, hydro is the appropriate choice, and so on.

A lot of community energy systems also make use of heat energy by using local renewable resources, Brennan said, such as a mill or some other type of industrial process that produces a lot of waste heat.

"You may nearby have administration buildings or schools that need heat during the day so perhaps there's a way of coupling a waste with a need," she said, citing Revelstoke as an example.

In Revelstoke, a biomass burner that uses waste products from the town's wood industry actually heats about eight commercial buildings with heat exchangers that take heat from a wood chip boiler located right next to the mill.

Although renewable energy technologies produce energy on a smaller scale, they can deliver the energy in a more efficient manner and can make a big difference for a house or a business, and even an entire community.

When the energy source is far from the energy use, such is the case with centralized generation, major energy loss is the result, said Brennan.

"Big transmission lines, the big tall power lines, experience losses called line losses; if 1,000 megawatts are produced at one end, you'll lose about 30 per cent by the time it reaches the customers," she said. "Every time you change electricity voltage, when you step down or step up, you have some losses which is inevitable but if you develop electricity generation closer to where it's used, you lose less."

To investigate the interactions between developing renewable energy and how it fits in with community values, Brennan chose Canal Flats because of its small population (715 people), its remote location, and its potential renewable resources, which include the river and wind on the lake.

"It turns out that a lot of the prob-

lems with renewable energy in general is that it's not a technical problem of whether or not we can install this, it's people don't necessarily want it," she said. "If you were to develop a community energy system, what factors would have to be in place or what values that the community holds would have to be respected for it to go ahead?

"Maybe (people) are in favour of renewable energy in general but they don't want to see it in their backyard."

The first stage of Brennan's project was to create a model using RETscreen software, provided to her for free by Natural Resources Canada.

"This software allowed me to develop a model of what an energy system would actually look like in Canal Flats, roughly how much it could cost, whether it would be financially feasible and how much electricity it could produce," she said.

Using aggregate data from BC Hydro, she was able to determine how much energy the town uses.

"At the moment it's really difficult to figure out when the load is highest," she said. "Right now we just have averages; the smart metering system that's coming across the province is probably a really good thing in terms of better understanding our energy systems."

Having come up with two concepts, one being a micro hydro project while the other is part hydro, part wind turbines, Brennan's next step is to consult with Canal Flats residents to determine which one they prefer and what values they hold around their local environment and landscape.

"I'm not an energy developer‌ there is no threat to this, it's very hypothetical," said Brennan.

She will be conducting her survey on weekends by going door to door, and expects to have the results ready by mid-September.

"I think [renewable energy technologies] can do a lot to really enhance a community, that's my opinion," she said.

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NEWS

Local women honoured days helping out with the Windermere community association. “I think it’s important to make sure that things happen, that people that need some kind of assistance get it,�

STEVE JESSEL Phyllis Jackson Picton said. “I like to feel that I reporter1@invermerevalleyecho.com can be useful and give back to Two more members of the Columbia Valley the community that’s given so are set to be recognized for their contributions much to me.� to their communities, as Phyllis Jackson of RaWhile both women were undium Hot Springs and Anne Picton of Windaware they were even nomiermere will become two of 60,000 Canadians nated, for those who nominatto receive the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal ed them — Village of Radium in a ceremony later this month.

Anne Picton Hot Springs mayor Dee Conk“Well, it’s kind of unbelievable, I still haven’t lin for Jackson and Regional come to grips with it,� Jackson said.

District of East Kootenay Area F Director Wen“It’s absolutely wonderful,� Picton agreed. “I dy Booth for Picton — it was an easy choice. never even thought about it, it came right out “On behalf of the entire village, we were exof left field.� tremely thrilled that [Jackson] would be recBoth women have been involved in their re- ognized in such a way,� Conklin said. “She has spective communities for over 40 years, and spent many years of her life giving back to our are well-known for the wide range of commu- community.� nity groups and organizations they have been “When I first found out (that Picton had a part of. been selected), I had Jackson, a member of “I think it's wonderful that goosebumps,� Booth said. the original Radium town “She’s a long-time commucouncil when it was in- they have this opportunity.� nity member who has been WENDY BOOTH corporated, has lived in involved in so many things RDEK AREA F DIRECTOR Radium since 1964, and that I just thought that it was also has been heavily inappropriate that she gets volved with the Radium seniors’ group, vari- recognized with such a prestigious award.� ous youth groups, the Catholic church, the RaThe two women will receive their awards dium Chamber of Commerce and the Radium from Kootenay-Columbia MP David Wilks and Edgewater Hospital Auxiliary at one time during a special ceremony at the Lions’ Club or another.

Hall at the Columbia Valley Chamber of Com“(I volunteer) just because I think a person merce on Friday (August 24). Jackson and Picshould help out in their community,� Jack- ton also join two members of the Columbia son said. “My favourite part is the people you Valley RCMP detachment as Columbia Valley come in contact with and work with, there’s residents to receive the medals. The two offisome fantastic people in this valley.� cers, Cpl. Grant Simpson and Staff Sgt. Marko Picton has also spent over 40 years living in Shehovac will receive their medals in a sepaWindermere and, aside from volunteering rate ceremony later this year. there, said she spends a lot of time in Invermere “I think it’s truly an honour that we have as well. Groups and organizations Picton has these two recipients in the Columbia Valley been involved with over the years include lo- who have been long-standing community cal church groups, the library board, the legion, members for really their entire lives,� said and the Lake Windermere players, and she said Booth. “I think it’s wonderful that they have she spends most of her volunteer time these this opportunity.�

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I and almost all regular backcountry users have a deep respect for the natural world but we also believe that people are part of the natural world.We believe that a complete life includes a great deal of time playing, exploring, hunting/fishing, skiing and teaching our "jack ass" children how to use the backcountry responsibly to be enjoyed by every generation that will come after us.

The first problem is that any "backcountry use" has been exalted to the realm of hypersensitivity by groups who believe they speak louder than our democratically elected officials.

The next problem lies in defining who is and who is not a jack ass. The Morrow-defined jack ass has become so incredibly ambiguous that anyone who enjoys spending time recreating in nature should be very vigilant, even afraid

of any group that purports to regulate use.

This is why I and many others have removed themselves from the CVRAC table and why I applaud Minister Thomson's decision.

This is not about an "epidemic of environmental degradation" or "removing local people from land use decision-making" as Norm Macdonald continually suggests whenever he is vying for the green-ish vote, but rather insuring that respectful local people can continue our love affair with the mountains, streams, lakes and meadows the exact same way our mothers and fathers taught us to and the exact same way that our children will teach their children to.

Time to think twice — there's room for all of us out there: jack asses and Morrows alike! So leave your hang-ups at home and get outside and play‌together!

Respectfully, Dave McGrath Invermere

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For applications and information, please contact Jo Anne Myers (250-342-8848) or Evelyne Baertschi (250-342-3600).

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Remember When?

VENDORS WANTED Windermere Fall Fair & Scarecrow Festival Sunday, September 16 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Windermere Community Hall • Get your Space now! $25 per space.

• Homemade/handcrafted, arts, educational, holistic, take-home foods, non-profit, and community organizations Call or email Gracie at 250-342-0589 or info@windermerecommunity.ca for a registration form, donations or questions.

Windermere Community Garage Sale Fundraiser Saturday, August 25 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Windermere Community Hall • Get your space now! $15 per space.

• Sell your own garage sale items, homemade or handcrafted items, Tupperware, Scentsy and Epicure to name a few!

• Donate your good, clean and useful items to WCA. Call or email Gracie at 250-342-0589 or info@windermerecommunity.ca for a registration form, donations or questions.

WINDERMERE VALLEY CHILD CARE SOCIETY

PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION

ECHO FILE PHOTO August. 2006 — One of many young east side and Windermere residents who gathered at a private residence on Baltac Road Saturday, August 19, along with their parents and friends and neighbours for the fourth annual FirstSplash event, watches intently as contestants in the ‘hole-in-one’ contest battle it out.

A look back at what's happened in the valley over the last 50 years STEVE JESSEL reporter1@invermerevalleyecho.com

50 years ago: Attendance figures at Radium Hot Springs continued to soar with July traffic entering the western gateway to Kootenay National Park recording 50,000 vehicles and 168,000 passengers. The excellent condition of the Banff-Windermere highway and the influx of visitors to British Columbia for the World Fair were given as reasons.

45 years ago: Heather Nel-

son won the title of new Miss Windermere Valley, giving her community their second consecutive win. The 16 year-old grade 11 DTSS student enjoyed swimming and horseback riding, in what must have been a slow newsweek.

35 years ago: A Junior Forest Wardens Camp opened at Blue Lake, much to the delight of everyone involved.

The camp, northwest of Canal Flats, was opened by a chainsaw-wielding Minister of Forests cut through a pole being held on one end by the president of Crestbrook Forest Industries, and the other by Smokey the Bear.

25 years ago: Invermere was assured that fears of the Public Health Nurse would be left unfilled were

unfounded, said the public health director for the East Kootenay. After the previous nurse retired rumours began to fly that the position would remain unfilled, but the director said it would be filled by fall. In other news, The Canal Flats junior secondary school received a serious facelift to change what was described as a bleak vanacat building into a cheerful and bright learning environment. Both the interior and exterior of the school were set to receive some much-needed TLC. 20 years ago: A three-week crackdown on parking violators in Radium Hot Springs was called off early thanks to its overwhelming success.

The bulk of the tickets were given out to people parking

facing against traffic on the frontage roads in an attempt to educate the community.

15 years ago: It had been over a month since a surgery had been performed at the Invermere and District Hospital, as according to the anesthesiologist a nurse accused him of assaulting her during an argument. The hospital administrator disputed that as the reason why the doctor was suspended, and lawyers were being consulted for both sides.

5 years ago: Over 500 people took part in the 12th annual Loop the Lake event, raising over $20,000 for the Invermere Rotary Club.

Runners finished the race with a free pancake breakfast and warm congratulations all around.

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Kids, money and allowances How do our kids really learn to manage money? Unfortunately, it’s generally from us – their parents. There is no course at school. On TV there are usually ways to spend. Rarely will you find anything about how to manage it. So, most frequently it’s watching us – and often we aren’t so good at it ourselves. Observing parents can be confusing at best. For many of us money management is either not up to where we would like it to be, or our finances are so complex the whole subject is ‘way beyond the grasp of a child.

The only way kids will learn to properly manage their money is through their own experience.

The guidance and teaching we, as parents, give them is most important. In other words, kids learn from trial and error – but mostly from what they see. They watch role models like us, whatever our actions show. It’s very likely they will do much the same as we do, unless we give them guidance and teaching that alters their experience.

‘The 4-3-2-1 Strategy’ for a children’s allowance This is a strategy that we have developed at CMK Wealth Management to help children learn how to plan and budget their own money. It comes from the idea that when you are young, you don’t have your own expenses. Mom and Dad pay for the needs that come up, so kids never even think of them. Toys just seem to appear when asked for and a budget isn’t part of the thinking. Children didn’t invent the idea of money growing on trees. They learn that idea by first seeing Mum & Dad putting down roots and dropping ten dollar bills from both limbs. We end up spending every dollar we have as there is no incentive to save. Most of us spend 100% of our income.

That’s where the trouble starts and it just grows

from there. As kids grow up, they begin to have bills and expenses to cover their own needs and desires, and each year sees them develop more expensive needs and desires. These start to take priority over everything. Eventually, they ask for money and usually it’s easier to give it to them, especially when we don’t know a better way.

In order for our children to learn a better mon-

ey management method, we need to teach a better method. There are ways to add a planned and developing program of saving. The 4-3-2-1 strategy we have developed encourages saving by having the child learn at a young age to allocate some of their money for future events.

It works like this…

Everyone wants to be able to spend some of their money to buy things ‘just because they feel like it’ so we allocate 40% of their funds to current wants. This allows the child to make spontaneous buying decisions if they want to, but they

soon learn that if they spend too much of their money at the movies one night, they may have to miss buying an ice cream at the beach with their friends the next day.

30% of their allowance will go towards saving for the next ‘big thing’. “Medium term” savings is a great way to plan for the things we want down the road.

Future savings is a very important concept for a child to learn which is why it gets a 20% allocation.

Children (and adults as well) seem to have a very difficult time delaying the instant gratification of a short or medium term goal. Putting away for the distant future is a concept that takes practice and personal discipline. If our kids don’t get it when they’re young, the chance of saving adequately when they have three kids, two cats and a mortgage is pretty slim.

The remaining 10% is based on personal preference, but I believe children should be taught to give to others. Whether that be through a religious organization, charity, or just a good deed, allocating a portion of their allowance in this way gives them the opportunity and the means to learn that it feels really good to give.

So there you have it… 40%, 30%, 20%, 10% or, on a $10 per week allowance, 4-3-2-1.

Determining the correct amount to give a child as an allowance is a topic for another day. Generally, it’s based on your income and the child’s needs. Too much is as bad as too little.

Everyone’s financial position, lifestyle and values are different. Therefore, as with any financial strategy, your best course of action is to call your independent Certified Financial Planner® and set up an appointment to discuss your particular situation.

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COMMUNITY

Slow Foods' feast showcases local chefs at Pig Out such as Bill Cropper.

There will also be tents featuring seating areas, but Egan said one of the main draws is being able to move around the field freely to interact with all the other people who have come to get a taste of what the Columbia Valley has to offer.

“We wanted to get local chefs involved with local STEVE JESSEL produce and foods,” Egan said. “We also wanted to get reporter1@invermerevalleyecho.com our community excited about what we can naturally If sampling a delicious palate of local flavours with grow here and let the chefs showcase their skills.”

Tickets are now on sale at Circle Health Foods in Inthe astounding backdrop of the Rocky Mountains seems like an enviable way to spend an afternoon, vermere, at Winderberry Nursery itself and are also then you’ll have the opportunity to do exactly this available at the Winderberry booth at the Invermere when the Pig Out event, hosted by Slow Foods Co- farmers’ market on Saturday.

Prices are $45 for Slow Foods members, $55 for nonlumbia Valley and Edible Acres, makes its much-anSlow Food members, $35 for kids seven to 12, and free ticipated return. for kids under seven.

“It’s a culinary event, the food is There will also be a cash bar excellent calibre,” said Lynn Egan “We also wanted to get our showcasing some local wines and of Winderberry Nursery, where the event takes place. “It’s just a show- community excited about what beers for the adults to enjoy.

For those curious about Slow case of what we can do locally with we can naturally grow here.”

Foods, or those interested in beour chefs and what we can locally LYNN EGAN coming a member, Egan, who is produce.”

WINDERBERRY NURSERY also a Slow Foods Columbia Valley Roughly a dozen local chefs will member, said the group is part of be on hand for the event on Satura larger movement that sprang up in response to the day (August 25) from 2 to 5 p.m., which last graced the Columbia Valley in 2010. Egan said they had no trou- fast food movement that pervades modern culture.

Slow Foods puts a focus on locally produced, susble getting rid of 200 tickets that year and this year are tainable food sources and also on the social aspect of offering 250 tickets for what is truly a unique event.

“It’s a unique event in the valley because of the way eating and cooking. Proceeds from the Pig Out event we set it up in our field,” Egan explained. “People have will go to support Slow Foods Columbia Valley, which the opportunity to walk around from tent to tent, so puts on a couple of similar events each year and also supports a Slow Foods youth group at David Thompit’s very social, everyone just mingles.”

As people move from tent to tent to sample each of son Secondary School. To join Slow Foods, visit their the chefs’ locally grown creations, they’ll also be en- web site at www.slowfood.com. For more information tertained by live music courtesy of local musicians on the Pig Out event, call 250-342-3236.

Samples delicious treats in a field setting in celebration of the worldwide Slow Foods movement

ECHO FILE PHOTO Winderberry Nursery welcomes the community to this year's Pig Out event on Saturday (August 25) which will feature local produce and food delivered by some of the valley's top chefs.

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What to do...

It's roller derby, baby

SUBMITTED PHOTOS Invermere's roller derby team, the Killer Rollbots, present documentary film "Derby, Baby!" at Bud's Bar and Lounge tonight, Wednesday, August 22 at 8 p.m. Admission is $10 at the door. The film dissects the sport of roller derby and explores the passion of the women involved.

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• Wednesday, August 22: Killer Rollbots present roller derby documentary "Derby Baby" at Bud's Bar and Lounge, 8 p.m. $10 at the door.

• Thursday, August 23: Moroccan Kitchen Party at From Scratch - A Mountain Kitchen in Fairmont Hot Springs, 6:30 p.m. To reserve please call 250-345-0008.

• Thursday, August 23: Murder Mouse Blues Band, Bud's Bar and Lounge, 8:30 p.m., $10 at the door.

• Friday, August 24: Summer Reading Club Wind-Up at Invermere Public Library, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

• Friday, August 24: Market on Main, Radium Hot Springs, 4 - 9 p.m.

• Friday, August 24: Invermere Legion Branch #71 Annual Pig Roast, 6:30 p.m.

• Friday, August 24: Music on Main, 7556 Main St. E, featuring Smarty Pants 7 p.m.

• Saturday, August 25: Farmers Market, downtown Invermere, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

• Saturday, August 25: Edgewater Legion Open Market, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

• Saturday, August 25: Shotgun start for the 5th Annual Celebrating Health Care golf tournament, The Ridge at Copper Point, 1 p.m.

• Saturday Aug 25: Music on Main, 7556 Main St. E, featuring the O’Sullivan’s 7 p.m.

• Sunday, August 26: Pancake breakfast, Edgewater Legion, 9 - 11 a.m.

• Tuesday, August 28: Kids Fest at Valley Community Centre, Windermere, 9:30 a.m. Rod Clake, Illustionist and Friends, carnival games, inflatables, and lunch included. Ages 7 - 13 years. Free admission. For info, call Murray Witke at 250-342-9511.

• Tuesday, August 28: "Christmas without Credit", a one-hour free webinar, Veterans Hall of the Invermere Legion Branch #71, 7 p.m. Hosted by Family Resource Centre and MyMoneyCoach.ca.

SUBMITTED PHOTO With summer winding down, be sure to get in on the various markets while they're still open! Some include downtown Invermere, Valley Foods, Edgewater, and Radium's Market on Main.

Art From the Attic Sat Sept 1st from 9 to 4 pm

What does ART mean to you? Drop off your donated art at Pynelogs or Invermere Thrift Store Visit columbiavalleyarts.com for our current events calendar, or call 250-342-4423.

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ENTERTAINMENT Whazzup at Pynelogs — Joshua Estabrooks, CV Arts Council

Travel to India without leaving the valley Have you ever been to India? Would you like to take a trip without leaving the Columbia Valley? Well come on down to Pynelogs Cultural Centre on Thursday (August 25) for an interactive slideshow from renowned local photographer, Cheryl Goodwin.

Cheryl is part of the current show at Pynelogs, and will be taking us all on a lovely journey through India at 7 p.m. to compliment her stunning photographs. The photos are a result of a trip to India Cheryl took in 2011, which had a huge impact on her, she said. “It was through my travels with backpack and camera in tow that I was overwhelmed by the sheer wonder of life that unfolded before me. Within a mere city block a person can witness an astounding range of humanity; a humanity that can be both beautiful and yet sometimes raw.�

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Rajasthan, the tranquility of the Himal foothills around Rishikesh, the urban development of ancient cities like Varanasi or the modern cities of New

Delhi and Kolkata. “For a photographer, the streets of India serve up a pallet of delight,� Cheryl said. “The saris, turbans and simple street side sights provide one with a constant awe when compared to our so very black, white and dull shades of the West. Strolling along the streets of India one soon appreciates how that colour transforms its energy to the people.�

Images that will make you laugh, cry, or fall silent with wonder will be included in the show, accompanied by the first hand accounts of Cheryl herself. This is an evening you don’t want to miss.

Admission for the slideshow is by donation, and the ever-popular bar will be open. So come on down to Pynelogs and take a journey through India without leaving the valley.

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Vancouver-based band ready to rock Strand's Indie group No Island brings unique sound and accessible melodies STEVE JESSEL reporter1@invermerevalleyecho.com

Bursting with energy and good vibrations, the catchy and irrepressible sounds of Vancouver-based band No Island will take the stage at Strands Old House Restaurant on Tuesday, August 28, and keyboard player and vocalist Andy Rice says that his band is excited to show off a bevy of new sounds and familiar classics alike.

"Our goal every night, is to go out there and give 120 per cent and make sure that everyone has a good time, and make sure that we have a good time," Rice told The Echo. "If the crowd is into it and they're dancing... and they're just giving you all of them, you have to give them all of you."

Formed in the summer of 2009 by saxophonist James Wilfred Martin and guitarist and lead vocalist Keith Sinclair,

SUBMITTED PHOTO No Island takes the stage at Strand's Old House Restaurant on August 28.

the now five-piece band gives a distinctly classical rock feel, all while still adding a much-welcomed twist of modern sound. Clear crisp vocals give way to expressive guitar leads and stirring saxophone solos, as the group flexes their musical muscle to create a well-defined sound that stretches across generational boundaries.

"I think it definitely makes our band unique, to have that throwback," Rice

said. "It is definitely a big aspect to our sound and we can't deny that, we all raided our parents record collections when we were younger and that has a profound impact on what we play like and what we sound like."

Shortly after the original two members joined forces, they began to recruit more members to join the latest indie band on the Vancouver music scene. Now including Rice, bassist Sara Lauridsen,

and drummer Mike Ferguson alongside Martin and Sinclair, the band say they draw their influences from some of the great acts of the 70's, from Supertramp and Queen to The Beatles, Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin. Their first album, Sign of the Times is available on iTunes, and while Rice said the the group will be playing many of the songs from the album, they also have a whole host of new material that they're itching to test out on the road.

"I feel like we've defined our sound since that album came out," Rice said. "With our next album we really want to leave an impression and make a statement."

The business of recording a new album is exactly what they say they plan on doing once they finish their current 13 show tour, beginning on August 16 in Penticton before their final performance in Vancouver on September 8. For their Invermere show on August 28, Rice said he anticipates the band will also be able to draw from their expansive list of cover songs they perform.

"People can expect a high energy show with tight musicianship, and they can expect to be entertained," Rice said.

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Celebrity golf tournament well-received by all Kelly Hrudey and Friends Golf Charity Classic has successful first year STEVE JESSEL reporter1@invermerevalleyecho.com

After a fun-filled tournament with outstanding weather and colourful participants, it appears that the highly successful inaugural Kelly Hrudey and Friends Charity Golf Classic has set the groundwork for a tournament that could become a mainstay of the Columbia Valley for years to come.

"I have to tell you, I was blown away by the event itself," former NHL goaltender and CBC Hockey Night in Canada broadcaster Kelly Hrudey told The Valley Echo. "I've talked to everyone here and they've given us nothing but positive feedback."

Taking place at Copper Point Resort and Golf Club from Tuesday, August 14 to Thursday, August 16, the tournament boasted a long list of high profile athletes and celebrities who came out to support the featured charities.

Olympic gold medalist Catriona Le May Doan, Vancouver Canucks forward Mason Raymond, TV's Mantracker (Terry

PHOTO BY STEVE JESSEL/THE ECHO Kelly Hrudey and Copper Point Golf Club manager Brian Schaal both said that the tournament far exceeded their initial expectations.

Grant), four-time Stanley Cup winner Bob Bourne and Invermere's own World Cup skier Ben Thomsen were just a few of the big names that put in rounds on Copper Point's golf courses, where a total of 80 golfers took time to raise money

PHOTO BY STEVE JESSEL/THE ECHO Celebrities on hand included Calgary businessman W. Brett Wilson, world champion skier Manuel Osbourne-Paradis, and Canadian Long Drive Champion Lisa Vlooswyk (pictured) among others.

for some very deserving charities.

"It was a lot of fun; to be back at home is one thing but then also to be involved with this great [tournament] and giving back... it's awesome," Thomsen said.

"The turnout was fantastic, I'm really impressed with the first year and I hope it continues to grow for many years."

This year, selected charities included the Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre, the Invermere Summit Youth Centre and the Invermere Hockey Canada Skills Academy. Each charity also had representatives attend, and tournament co-chair Joanne Gray said the charitable aspect of the tournament really set it apart from other events for her.

"It feels amazing... and it was all for the right reasons," Gray said. "Sometimes you can put on a spectacular event, but you don't always get that reward that you've done something really great for these charities, and that's what it's all about."

Both Gray and Copper Point general manager Brian Schaal were quick to credit the nearly 100 volunteers and numerous staff who helped make the tournament happen, and said they had both received innumerable compliments

about the general friendliness and helpfulness of everyone involved. Schaal added that after talking with Hrudey for nearly a decade about making the tournament happen, he was still slightly in shock that the whole event was over.

"I think anytime you do something for the community, you see the entire community coming forward and helping out," Schaal said. "Seeing everyone have a good time... the interaction that the celebrities had with all the guests as well as the tournament helpers and volunteers, it reminded me of a great big family reunion, and that's what we wanted. We wanted people there for the right reasons, to support the charities and help out, and we picked a great crowd of people."

Based on the success of the first year, Hrudey, Schaal and Gray all were extremely optimistic about the possibilities not only for next year, but for years to come, and Schaal said based on the comments he received he would be surprised if a single participant didn't want to return next year.

"It was a great first year, it went over well and the community was behind us, which is what we wanted," Schaal said.

"The first year was great, and the second will be even bigger and better."

"I'm really hoping the valley will embrace us down the road again," Hrudey said. "Hopefully we'll be here for years to come."

PHOTO BY STEVE JESSEL/THE ECHO 80 golfers took to the greens for the three-day event.

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Shuswap dominates at fastball championships Two Shuswap Band teams take first place in their divisions playing in memory of Randy Martin STEVE JESSEL reporter1@invermerevalleyecho.com

The 2012 Canadian Native Fastball Championships have come to a close, and while the two Invermere teams — the B.C. Arrows and the Invermere A’s, both from the Shuswap Band — were victorious in their respective divisions, the win wasn’t everything it could have been for tournament co-organizer and A’s and Arrows manager Dean Martin, who lost his son Randy Martin earlier in the year.

“It was a great achievement, but very hollow not having Randy there,” Dean said.

Randy, who was an avid baseball player his entire life, would have normally been front and centre at the tournament playing alongside his family from August 2 to 5 in Cranbrook. Unfortunately, Randy passed away unexpectedly earlier in the year during a trip to Las Vegas, and as a result both Invermere teams dedicated their tournament play to him.

“That’s the big thing that impressed me about the players, who came out to dedicate their time to Randy... it was unbelievable,” Dean said. “Everyone who it seemed like had played for Randy at one time or another wanted to play for him this time.”

Following an opening ceremony honouring Randy’s memory and an opening pitch made by Randy’s son, the Invermere teams took to the pitch and played some solid baseball on their way to winning both the senior men’s division and the masters’ division titles among 65 other participating teams in a wide range of categories.

The wins mark the second consecutive division title for both squads, with the A’s narrowly beating the Westbank Cardinals in the final game. Dean also said he was especially appreciative of all the support his teams received throughout the tournament, as many of the participating players knew Randy from tournaments past.

“Everybody there had so much sorrow, yet happiness, and encouragement — as much as you can in a situation like that,” Dean said. “To help heal, you have to have those type of people around you no matter where you go.

“We won the tournament for him.”

Up next for the teams is a trip to California for the North American Native Fastball Championships.

PHOTO BY TREVOR CRAWLEY/DAILY TOWNSMAN A Braves batter takes a pitch from the Westbank Cardinals during the 2012 Canadian Native Fastball Championships in Cranbrook, where two Invermere teams from the Shuswap band played.

Golf News 2012 SPRINGS LADIES CLUB ANNUAL CHAMPIONSHIP (August 7 and 8): Overall low gross: Georgina Moxam 159; Overall low net: Myrna Meighen 138 C/B A Flight — 1st low gross: Cindy Iback, 172; 1st low net: Heath Harrington, 138 C/B; 2nd low grossL: Nancy Parkins, 179; 2nd low net: Lee Ann Barsby, 148 B Flight; 1st low gross: Myrbue Bergeson, 186; 1st low net: Deb Buccini, 140; 2nd low gross: Linda Simon, 189; 2nd low net: Karen Dirks, 145 C Flight — 1st low gross: Sonia Welsh, 201; 1st low net: Gayle Harris, 147; 2nd low gross: Jan Lindsay, 203; 2nd low net: Gail Jarrett, 152; Closest to line: Doedy Ryan Closet to pin (A): Kathie Mintoft; Closet to pin(B): Barbara Hoberg; Closet to pin (C): Sonia Welsh; Longest Put: Karen Dirks; Longest Drive (A): Cindy Ibach; Longest Drive (B): Gerry Reid; Longest Drive (C): Deb Roulston —Submitted by Gayle Harris WINDERMERE LADIES GOLF CLUB: On August 8th, the game of Crisscross was played and Coreen Ruault won the first flight, Nora Efford the second flight and Doreen Stewart the third flight. The Putting Pot was shared by Mary Jean Anakin, Coreen Ruault and Gail Cole. There was no winner for the Deuce Pot. On August 15th, the game was Long Drive and KP.The Long Drive low handicap winner was Gail Cole and the high handicap was Pauline Haltman. For KP, the low handicap winner was Sandra Howard and the high handicap winner was Joyce Robinson The Putting Pot was split 3 ways between Mary Jean Anakin, Coreen Ruault and Gail Cole. Yet again, the Deuce Pot was not claimed. Match play has been completed with the winner being Sandra Howard, congratulations Sandra! The runner up was Coreen Ruault. The consolation round was won by Cathy Howard.

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Accountability: Safe Homes support workers are accountable to the Safe Homes coordinator. In the coordinators absence, support workers are accountable to the Executive Director.

Qualifications: A Grade 12 diploma, along with excellent verbal and written communication skills, and some knowledge of women’s issues with a feminist perspective. A valid B.C. driver’s license is essential, as is the time and willingness to receive some training in program-specific work, as required, prior to the onset of employment.

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Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta.

Fax resumes to: 780-725-4430

T-MAR INDUSTRIES located in Campbell River is hiring for the position of Heavy Duty Mechanic. Position comes with a competitive beneďŹ t package and applicant must possess a valid driver’s license. For details visit www.t-mar.com Contact Tyson Lambert by Fax: 250-286-9502 or by Email:tysonlambert@t-mar.com

INVERMERE PETRO CANADA is currently accepting applications for full time and part time employment.

Apply in person to 185 Laurier Street, Invermere, BC between 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Help Wanted

Administrative Assistant Busy Property Management ofďŹ ce requires an Administrative Assistant, to start immediately. The successful candidate will be a highly organized, exible and energetic team player with excellent computer skills that include MS Word, Excel and Outlook. This position would be full time and remuneration includes a beneďŹ ts package.

Please send resumĂŠ, with salary expectations, to LPeppard@mountaincreek.ca or mail to Box 249, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0.

Director of Program Management Continuing Part-time Position Hours: up to 18 hours per week Start Date: September 15, 2012 (target) Duties: The Director of Program Management plans, develops, implements and oversees the day-to-day operation of the direct service programs delivered by the Family Resource Centre. The Director of Program Management will provide day to day supervision of program staff.

Qualifications: Degree in a related human / social service field is preferred.

Training and Experience: Three (3) years recent related experience including (2) years supervisory and administrative experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Application process and deadline: Submit a resume and cover letter to Pat Cope, Executive Director, Family Resource Centre, Box 2289, Invermere, B.C., V0A 1K0, by 4:00 p.m., August 28, 2012

Women’s Information & Safe Home Transition House Worker Permanent Part Time Position Hours: Approx. 10 hours per week Location: Family Resource Centre of Invermere (FRC) Start Date: Tentative September 4, 2012 Duties: The Women’s Information and Safe Home Transition House Worker is part of a team of staff that provides support to women and their children who have experienced or who are at risk of abuse, threats or violence. The Safe Home Transition House Workers provide direct service to support clients during regularly scheduled hours, maintain temporary, safe and supportive accommodation, transportation, education, crisis intervention, referrals, and advocacy, follow- up support and community collaboration and awareness.

Qualifications: A Grade 12 diploma, along with excellent verbal and written communication skills, and some knowledge of women’s issues with a feminist perspective. A valid B.C. driver’s license is essential, a reliable vehicle and has the time and willingness to receive some training in program-specific work, as required, prior to the onset of employment. This position requires union membership. Pursuant to provincial legislation, the applicant must agree to undergo a criminal records.

Application process and deadline: Submit a resume and cover letter to Pat Cope, Executive Director, Family Resource Centre, Box 2289, Invermere, B.C., V0A 1K0, by 4:00 p.m., August 28, 2012

Kool Country Towing is looking for a Tow Truck Operator. Experience an asset or will train the right individual.

Full time. Start immediately.

Class 5 with Air Brakes.

Wages depending upon experience. Apply in person with resume at Kool Country in the Industrial Park or call Ivan 250-342-1700

Restaurant help required Dishwashers & front end help required full and part-time.

Join a young, energetic team for busy summer!

Medical/Dental

Call Old Salzburg at 347-6553

CERTIFIED DENTAL Assistant wanted for 4 days a week.

Minimum 2 years experience.

E-mail Resume or inquiries to Info@haydendentistry.com

VJ Bishop Excavating is needing a heavy duty mechanic F/T or P/T. Automotive experience is an asset but not necessary. Fax

Professional/ Management

Some jobs may be suitable for retired person looking for part time work.

resume to 250-341-6006

Help Wanted Part-time Employment Opportunity StrongStart Outreach Facilitator September 2012 – June 2013 $20-22/hour The StrongStart facilitator is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the StrongStart B.C. Outreach Program at Eileen Madson Primary and Edgewater Elementary schools.

StrongStart is funded by the B.C. Ministry of Education and is a parent-and-child program that focuses on healthy early childhood development and school readiness for children from birth to school age. This is approximately a half-time position.

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CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR. Chwk Bridge Const Co has an immediate opening for an exp and energetic estimator. The successful candidate will be able to analyze and prepare estimates for bridges, precast products and earthworks.

This is a full time position. Wages TBD with experience. Must be selfmotivated and able to work independently. Email resume with a handwritten cover letter to info@iotaconstruction.com or fax to 604702-0620. No phone calls.

Trades, Technical ALBERTA BASED Company looking for qualiďŹ ed & experienced: Equipment Operators, Mulcher, Feller Buncher & Processor Operators. Out of town & camp work. Safety tickets & drivers abstract required.

Email resume: jobs@commandequipment.com Fax 780-488-3002.

CONCRETE FINISHERS and Form Setters.

Edmonton based company seeks experienced concrete ďŹ nishers and form setters for work in Edmonton and northern Alberta.

Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work; john@raidersconcrete.com Cell 780-660-8130. Fax 780444-7103.

QUALITY CONTROL person experienced with Piping & Structural Welding needed for a growing Northern Company.

Competitive wages & beneďŹ ts.

Please email resume to: info@torqueindustrial.com Fax 250-775-6227 or apply online: www.torqueindustrial.com

Help Wanted

Reporter Full Time The Free Press, Fernie, BC The Free Press newspaper has an immediate opening for a full time reporter.

We are looking for someone with a journalism degree/ diploma and at least one year of newspaper experience.

The qualiÂżed applicant must have experience with Indesign and Photoshop and will be expected to work independently, reporting to the Editor.

We are seeking that true journalist who loves to cover everything from the seniors’ bake sale and city council to junior B hockey and school plays.

The reporter is expected to work Àexible hours, including weekends, and must own a car and be prepared to travel across the Elk Valley.

The successful candidate will receive a very competitive salary, car allowance, and an excellent beneÂżt package.

Black Press has over 170 community newspapers across Canada and the United States and for the proven candidate the opportunities are endless.

If you have an interest in the community, excellent writing skills and experience in journalism, and the ability to work to strict deadlines, please send a cover letter, resume, and examples of your writing and photography work to: Angela Treharne Editor The Free Press 342 Second Avenue Box 2350 Fernie, BC V0B 1M0 Fax: (250) 423-3110 Email: editor@thefreepress.ca Only those selected for interview will receive a response.

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WANTED: Class 1 truck drivers and/or Owner Operators to haul logs in the Mackenzie area for Duz Cho Logging.

Must submit resume along with driver’s abstract and be able to meet all safety standards. Please send application to joydcllp@gmail.com or fax 250-997-5430.

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple.

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ODD JOBS ENT. HAULING garbage, brush & construction disposal, mulch deliveries Call Dale Hunt 250-342-3569

INCOME TAX PROBLEMS? Have you been audited, reassessed or disallowed certain claims by Canada Revenue Agency? Call Bob Allen @ 250-542-0295 35yrs. Income Tax experience, 8.5yrs. with Revenue Canada. Email: r.gallen@shaw.ca M O N E Y P ROV I D E R . C O M $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

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FARM FRESH SUPER SWEET CORN Locally grown in Creston, taking bulk orders now.

Avail. starting Aug 28th 250-428-0044 or cell 250-254-8390

Red Rock Contracting Masonry work, river rocks, rock veneer, glass blocks, etc.

Tile and slate installations, interlocking paving stones, retaining wall systems, repairs etc.

For estimates 250-341-6869 cell 250-341-1220.

Valley Framing & Contracting Everything from roofs & decks Major renovations 250-342-7517

Misc Services Cresteel RV Services Appliances, accessories, parts and repairs Mobile Service

250-342-6312 HAVE A PILE OF GARBAGE to get rid of? Give Odd Jobs Ent. a call. 250-342-3569

Window Cleaning WINDOW CLEANING? Call Jim Triple J Window Cleaning. 250-349-7546. New Gutter Vac Gutter Cleaning.

15% off Aug 15-Sept 30/12

Heavy Duty Machinery A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs�20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Misc. for Sale 1986 Volkswagen Cabriolet Convertible, red, gas 4-cyl, fuel injected 5-spd, asking $3500. Variometers, Ball 500H & ight designs, $250/each.

Sterioscope by Sokkisha, Model MS27, $350. Call (250)423-0328 BUILDING materials for sale Aug 11 from 9AM until Noon at 125 Industrial Road # 2. Includes doors, windows, garage doors, plumbing ďŹ xtures, tile, lumber, etc.

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

Renovating Sale: Washer/dryer, fridge, stove, hood fan, dishwasher, water cooler, Granitek kitchen sink, Canvas car shed, bunk bed w/ mattresses. All prices best offer.

250-342-2500 or 403-8503383 STEEL BUILDING - Huge clearance sale! 20X24 $4,658.

25X28 $5,295. 30X40 $7,790.

32X54 $10,600.

40X58 $14,895. 47X78 $19,838. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

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Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Silver Coins etc.

Available now: 250-863-3082 Wanted: Genset 250 kw to 300 kw, 3-phase, 480 volt.

(250)417-9291

Kingsgate - BEAUTIFUL RENO’D 4/bdrm (2up/2dn) 2400sq/ft home, french drs from din/rm & m/bdrm to 12x50’ fully covered deck, spacious kitchen w/island, l/rm with bay window looking out onto lndsc yd. 6x30’ front deck. Full walkout bsmt. Patio drs to yd. All on 2.9 acres. 1 mile from US border. $249,000 Financing avail. w/15% down.

Rent to own, no interest for 2 yrs. 250-424-5360

Real Estate Acreage for Sale Acreages “columbiavalleyproperties.com�

Apt/Condos for Sale 2 brm suite, furnished, 5 appliances, adults, no pets, N/S. Quiet neighbourhood, walking distance to downtown.

Available Sept 1 $750/mth + utilities 250-342-7096

Duplex/4 Plex DUPLEX FOR SALE: Newer, good materials, good location.

2B., 2 1/2 bath, air, partially ďŹ nished basement, attached garage. Lot included. No Condo Fees!!! 250-347-6469, 250341-5905.

For Sale By Owner Starter home, smaller 850 sq.ft. house for sale in Cranbrook, close to all amenities, 2-bdrm, 1-bath, remodelled kitchen/bathroom, solid Birch hardwood oors, new 100 amp service, check Kijiji Cranbrook for photos, asking $137,900.

(250)427-7820

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Mobile Homes & Parks #41 Georgian Pines 2008 Showhome, Cranbrook, lived in for 2 years, 2-bdrm, 10’x24’ covered deck, 8x6 mudroom, priced to sell, tax appraised at $106,000, must sell, moving.

(250)417-9710

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Apt/Condo for Rent AKISKINOOK resort - 1 bdrm fully furnished condo, indoor pool, hot tub. $750/ month includes cable.

Call 403-281-3991

Available immediately 2 bdrm, 2-4pc bathroom condo, furnished, Fairmont Riverside Resort, overlooking golf course, laundry & storage in unit. Great mountain views.

1 year lease, non-smoking, no pets. Call Sharon 250-688-1365 Downtown Invermere, 2 bedrm, unfurnished, shared laundry, N/S, N/P. 250-3423155 between 10 am-6 pm.

RADIUM-FURNISHED condo, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 1045 sq ft, A/C, ďŹ replace, laundry, U/G parking + storage, $1200 mo incls utils. Lease req’d for Sept 1st. Call 403-608-4652.

Radium - Two units Pinewood W building. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, underground parking, nicely, fully furnished. All inclusive. Avail now. $900/mth/$1100/mth.

Call Lina @ 403-239-6389 or 403-999-2783

Suites, Lower Lovely large 2 bdrm suite in Invermere. Very close to downtown and schools. W/D/F/S $675 + util. Jeff 250-688-1105

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Homes for Rent 3BDRM mobile home incs. f/s, w/d, woodstove, air, storage shed, water front on Cameron lake w/mountain views, located in small well maintained 7 unit mobile home park in Wasa, on-site manager solid refs only. $750/mo. +DD, avail Sept 1. 1-250-422-3445 EDGEWATER 3 acres 6 bdrms 4 full baths 2 kitchens 2 living rooms 10 appliances. $1150/mth. 403-650-8654 FOR RENT in Canal Flats.

3bedroom home with 2vehicle detached garage, N/S, small pet okay. Available Aug.1st, $900/mo plus utilities & DD. Phone (250) 349-5306 or (250)489-8389.

Indian Beach Estates-lovely large master, small loft bdrm + den. 2 min from beach, wonderful light and views. N/S, $1000/mth plus util & references. Avail Sept 1. email onrerth@gmail.com or call 435901-1600.

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BEAUTIFUL NEWER HOUSE FOR RENT IN THE SLOCAN LAKE AREA. AVAILABLE OCT 1st • 4 Bedroom-2 Bath on 2 Acres • Red Mtn. Road above SILVERTON w/ Valhalla views + quiet privacy • N/S , Open to keeping animals • 10 min. drive to Slocan Lake and Village amenities • Storage, treehouses, good access all year round • Minimum 1 Yr Lease • W/D Hookups, F/S plus Earth -Woodstove • $1250 negotiable with proper care of house, land + gardens • References Required • Secure Income Essential • Serious Inquiries Only Call: 250-362-7681 or Mobile 250-231-2174 Email: monikas_2010@ hotmail.com

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Autowyze Services RE-OPENED. Available for all your maintenance needs. Repair, diagnostic, upgrades, pre-sale inspections.

Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land FrontCounter BC Cranbrook has accepted an application on behalf of the Ministry of Forests,Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Kootenay Region, for a License of Occupation for the purpose of Adventure Tourism (hiking and Backpacking), and Intercultural Sharing Programs between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal peoples in conjunction with various Western Canadian non-profit and community organizations. The application was made by Cross River Corporation Inc. of Calgary, AB and includes Provincial Crown Land near Cross River, Albert River, CrossRiver Wilderness Centre, and Mt. Assiniboine. It contains approximately 96 kilometres of trail and 4.9 hectares encompassing two intensive use sites more or less.

The MFLNRO file number that has been established for this application is 4405235. Written comments concerning this application should be emailed to authorizingagency.cranbrook@gov.bc.ca, or by mail to: FrontCounter BC, 1902 Theatre Road, Cranbrook, BC, V1C 7G1.

Comments will be received by FrontCounter BC until August 26,2012. FrontCounter BC may not be able to consider comments received after this date. For more information please refer to our website: http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ applicationposting/index.isp, then use the “Search by File Number” option by inserting the Lands File Number.

Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For further information, contact the FOI Advisor at the MFLNRO regional office in Cranbrook.

Motorcycles TWO 2008 CRF230L. 900 miles and 2900 miles. Street legal. Like new, $4300 each. 250-428-0816

Trucks & Vans 07 Acura MDX SUV, Navigation Pkg, AWD, leather, a/c, hitch, roof rack, 6 cd changer, dave@dack.ca, 403-815-1882, 250-343-3766, $20,000 firm, 135,000 kms

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Windermere Orchards Limited - Proposed Discharge of Reservations The Province of BC intends to discharge reservations number 17019D (29155) and V18729 (9433I) formerly held by Windermere Orchards Limited, which vested in the Province in 1958, when Windermere Orchards Ltd. dissolved.

The reservations gave the company the right to purchase land for irrigation.

Anyone having an objection to the discharge of these reservations should contact: The Escheats Office Legal Services Branch Ministry of Justice PO Box 9289 STN PROV GOVT 400 -1675 Douglas St., Victoria, BC V8W 9J7 Phone: 250-356-8819 Fax: 250-387-0700 On or before

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Attention to those Impacted by the July  - ,  Landslide Event Those impacted by the July  -  landslide originating in Fairmont Creek may be eligible for financial support under British Columbia’s Disaster Financial Assistance Program.

Assistance is available to qualifying homeowners, residential tenants (renters), small businesses, farm owners, charitable organizations and local government bodies that incurred more than $, of uninsurable damage caused by the July -,  Fairmont Creek landslide and that are situated within the geographic boundaries of: t Regional District of East Kootenay (Electoral Area F) Assistance is limited to providing  per cent of eligible items that are considered essential to a home, livelihood or charitable service, for the portion of the claim that exceeds $, to a maximum claim of $,.

To apply for financial assistance, individuals must complete and return an Application for Disaster Financial Assistance. Application forms are available from the Emergency Management BC web site at: http://www.pep.bc.ca/dfa_claims/dfa.html, Government Agent offices, most local government offices, Emergency Management BC regional offices, or by e-mailing the EMBC Recovery Office in Victoria at Pep.Funding@gov.bc.ca or calling toll-free at ---.

September 21, 2012.

Applications should be submitted as soon as possible but no later than November ,  to: Ministry of Justice Emergency Management BC Provincial Emergency Program PO Box  Stn Prov Govt Victoria, B.C. VW J OR via fax: -- OR via e-mail: PEP.Funding@gov.bc.ca

Adopt a Shelter Cat! The BC SPCA cares for thousands of orphaned and abandoned cats each year.

If you can give a homeless cat a second chance at happiness, please visit your local shelter today. www.spca.bc.ca

CHURCH SERVICES DIRECTORY ST. PETER’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

WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY ANGLICAN-UNITED 250-342-6644 100-7th Avenue, Invermere www.wvsm.info www.christchurchtrinity.com Reverend Laura Hermakin

9 a.m.

Worship at All Saints, Edgewater 10:30 a.m.

Worship at Christ Church Trinity,Invermere Worship at St. Peter’s, Windermere; 1st Sunday (7 p.m.) and 3rd Sunday (9 a.m.) of the month May-Oct.

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. Anthony’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.

Kids’ 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

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

Sunday, August 26th Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

10 a.m. Worship & Word Celebration Sunday Kid’s Church Provided “You Mean I ‘Party’ With These People?” … Special Call the office at 250-342-9511 speaker Mr. Matt Wilks. for more information.

The Lord’s Supper www.valleychristianonline.com will be served.

“K.I.D.S.” Church, Sharing Truth for children ages 3-7, Showing Love during the Morning Service.

Eating disorders are the deadliest of all mental illnesses.

Learn more at lookingglassbc.com

VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY

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Wednesday, August 22, 2012 The Valley Echo

The path of a Paralympian Part-time Windermere resident Jaye Milley is gearing down to represent Canada in the 2012 Paralympic Summer Games, which will run from August 29 to September 9 in London, England.

NICOLE TRIGG editor@invermerevalleyecho.com

"Can't is not a word in my vocabulary."

For anyone who knows Jaye Milley, these eight words will be familiar ones by now. The Calgary-based athlete who considers Windermere home when he's not on the road has made an incredible impact on the world of cycling and, at 21, has been selected to represent Canada in two different disciplines during the 2012 Paralympic Games that kick off on August 29.

Milley is currently training in Roubaix, France as of August 15, and will be leaving for London, England on the 25th.

"Ever since I started racing, I pretty much had a goal of making the London team and to have that come, true words can't even describe it," Millie told The Valley Echo. "I don't even know what to say."

A 2011 World Cup champion in road racing with a bronze medal from the Track World Championships in 2010 — his first year with the national team — Milley is a quadruple amputee, having been born with four underdeveloped limbs. Nicknamed "The Iceman" for his calm, cool and collected approach, Milley has been racing since he was 14, when he was forced give up his beloved sport of soccer and switch to something else.

"I played all sports right through junior high, volleyball, basketball, all the teams, but my love at the time was for soccer," he said, "but unfortunately the stop and go movements were not so good on my stumps and on my knees and I actually ended up cracking my patella."

When his doctors advised him to stop playing soccer, Mil-

PHOTO SUBMITTED BY JAYE MILLEY Calgary-based Paralympic medal contender Jaye Milley puts in a training session on the track in Roubaix, France on Sunday (August 19), Milley is competing in both track and road events in the 2012 Paralympic Summer Games.

ley was upset. Out of the five divisions in his age group, he had worked his way up to the second-highest team. Forced to quit, he turned to cycling at his mother's suggestion.

They met with Steven Burke, the Canadian Para-Cycling Team coach who at the time was just returning from the 12th Paralympic Games in Athens.

"At that point I couldn't even ride a two-wheeler," said Milley.

"I tried for years and years and years to try and ride a two-wheeler and I don't know what it was but I could not, I was so close."

Up until he met Burke, Milley has been riding a tricycle dubbed "The Tank" that weighed about 50 pounds and was outfitted with a grocery getter on the back.

"When we met Steven he said, 'You know what? We're going to get you on a two-wheeler and not only that, you're going to be racing," said Milley with a laugh.

"From that moment on, I started training and he taught me how…

I think it took his expertise as a Paralympic coach to get that last little skill set."

The skill set didn't come easy — it took Milley almost six months to find his balance. He didn't have to practice alone, however. He had the company of his younger sister who was learning how to ride on her own two-wheeler.

"We would actually go up to the local school park together," said Milley, "and here I am at 14 and I think she was five or six or seven at the time, and we'd go around and around and we'd fall over and we'd come home with skinned knees.

"It was a really cool experience to share with your little sister."

In his last year of high school, Milley decided to make the jump to the national team and began training twice as hard.

His efforts finally paid off — he made the cut the summer after he graduated from Grade 12 and went on to compete in the

world championships in BaieComeau, Quebec. Since then he's been in full swing training with the national team.

"It was first time that Canada hosted the world championships for cycling so it was quite amazing to have my first international race as well as the first time of it ever being in Canada," he said.

Coming up, in London, Milley will be competing in four events. On August 30 and 31, he will be on the velodrome track in the individual one-kilometre time trial and individual pursuit respectively, and on September 5 and 6, he will be competing on the road in the individual time trial as well as in the bunched start road race.

Training, so far, is "phenomenal," said Milley.

Despite coming off an injury — soft tissue damage in the bottom of his left leg that gives him difficulty walking — he said he is close to 100 per cent on the bike and has been putting in solid

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training sessions — he's riding a Cannondale for his road bike and a Cervelo frame on the track.

"I'm feeling pretty good, I've been training really hard," he said. "As long as it keeps up on the bike we'll be fine; at this point we're just playing catch up for the 2.5, three weeks I missed and it's going well, it's going really well."

When he's not training and racing, Milley keeps himself busy as a motivational speaker, and if there is one thing he wants to impart on people, it's that anything can be accomplished once you put your mind to it. Disability, he said, is the wrong word.

"You've got to be able to turn it into an ability," Milley said. "I think it's important that people do realize that (and) it's not only people with a disability or a handicap or whatever you want to call it, regular people too."

He began spending time in Windermere when his mother moved to the valley last October, after his father had passed away the year before.

"Since they've moved out, I've gone out a fair amount and I've actually been thinking about making a full time move there," said Milley, adding that he already spends more time here than he does in Calgary.

And the help he's received from Byron Gray at Bicycle Works in Invermere has been amazing, he said.

"We actually met a few months ago and he's helped me out so much," he said.

Milley is one of the featured athletes in the Canadian Paralympic Committee’s Super Athletes marketing campaign and his promotional video can be viewed at www.youtube.com/ watch?v=LlrmsDKLDqQ. For ongoing updates of his Paralympic experience, follow him on Facebook under "Jaye-Milley."