Invermere Valley Echo, June 05, 2013

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Forster Creek backcountry closures in effect Motorized vehicles prohibited for duration of summer as of June 1st STEVE HUBRECHT steve@invermerevalleyecho.com

The Forster Creek drainage area, about 45 kilometers northwest of the Village of Radium Hot Springs, has

long drawn snowmobilers, backcountry skiers, climbers and hikers, but as the area’s popularity has increased in recent years, so too have the user conflicts.

The province recently issued a reminder to Upper Columbia Valley residents about new restrictions on use of motorized vehicles in Forster Creek area that came into effect June 1st.

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bile Society president Barry Lightfoot told The Valley Echo. “Once they drive up on the alpine, it’s done for 10 to 15 years, if not forever.”

A 1996 ban on all motorized vehicles in the area was widely ignored for years, prompting provincial officials to revise Section 58 of the Forest and Range Practices Act last fall, after consulting with various stakeholder groups.

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Stakeholders will be meeting to discuss effect of revisions Continued from Page A1

The revision essentially divided the upper part of Forster Creek drainage into three areas — For-

ster Creek Meadows (including Thunderwater and Whirlpool lakes), Catamount Glacier, and North

Star Glacier — and allows sledders to ride Forster Creek Meadows all winter, Catamount Glacier for half the winter and prevents them from being on North Star

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Since these high-elevation areas are only snow-free starting in early summer, the revisions effectively keep ATV and quad riders out permanently.

As a result, Forster Creek Meadows are closed to motorized vehicles from June 1st to November 30th past the spot at which the summer roads end; Catamount Glacier is closed to motorized vehicles from June 1st to February 14th; while North Star Glacier is permanently closed to motorized vehicles.

According to provincial officials, protecting sensitive alpine environments and creeks, which feed Radium’s water source, was another reason for the Section 58 revisions.

The various stakeholders will soon get together to review how the first winter went with the revisions in place.

“There are still a few kinks to work out, but a step in the right direction is a good step,” said Columbia Valley Hut Society president Ryan Bavin. “We still have a ways to go, but eventually it will be a pretty good thing.”

Bavin said the fragile alpine ecosystems

file image A map showing the three areas of the Forster Creek drainage affected by revisions to the Forest and Range Practices Act in late 2012. To view the map in detail, visit www. invermerevalleyecho.com.

are much more easily impacted by ATVs in the summer than by snowmobiles in winter, adding that he hopes everybody respects the summer closures.

“The deal has been pretty good,” said Windermere Valley Snowmobile Society president Barry Lightfoot, adding that he too is concerned about off-road vehicles going into the area in the summer.

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ing such vehicles out of upper Forster Creek in the summer should be more proactive in putting up signs and putting a metal post in a critically located bridge in order to stop ATVers and quadders getting past it.

“I would like to see the summer closure held up better,” he said. “They’ve never done much to enforce it.”

The revised closures haven’t changed the number of sledders heading into upper Forster Creek much, partly because the area is hard to access, according to Lightfoot, adding that the new sledders who have gone to the area, particularly to Catamount, come back raving.

The only elite sledding experience in

B.C. that can compare to being on Catamount Glacier is going to Pemberton Glacier, he said.

Snowmobiles have also been useful in helping maintain backcountry cabins, Forster Creek cabin and Olive Hut in particular, said Lightfoot.

“Everybody has to work together,” he said.

Signs and fencing have been installed in the upper Forster Creek to inform user groups of the closure, said B.C. Ministry of Forest, Lands and Natural Resource Operations communications officer Heidi Zilkie, adding that the ministry did make compliance and enforcement efforts during the winter.

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Affordable housing issue addressed Invermere Family Resource Centre first to receive directed funds STEVE HUBRECHT steve@invermerevalleyecho.com

The Columbia Valley Community Directed Funds Committee has made its first funding allocation, giving $30,000 to the Invermere Family Resource Centre.

The centre will use the money to complete a need and demand study for affordable housing in Invermere, Radium, Canal Flats and Regional District of East Kootenay areas F and G — essentially the entire Upper Columbia Valley.

“The family resource centre was excited to hear of the award of the funds,”

said the centre’s executive director Pat Cope. “This study will demonstrate the level of need and demand for affordable housing in the valley, an issue that has for many years affected many families in the area, as well as the business community and our local economy.”

The Directed Funds Committee will be allocating up to $200,000 a year for the next three years for projects that have positive socio-economic impacts on the valley.

“The committee decided to allocate $30,000 to the Family Resource Centre because their project was ready to proceed,” said committee chair and RDEK director for Area F Wendy Booth. “Affordable housing was identified as a priority in our community priorities plan, which had valley-wide input.”

The centre is undertaking the survey and will respond to a request for pro-

posal for affordable housing projects issued by B.C. Housing, the provincial housing authority.

“We are all aware of the challenges presented in the valley due to the lack of affordable housing options,” said Cope in a press release, adding that the funding for the study will also help identify potential ways to address the issue.

The committee is made up of five elected officials and four members of the public. Its next meeting is Tuesday, June 11th at 9:30 a.m. at the Windermere Fire Hall. There may be further funding allocations announced at the meeting.

At the committee’s last meeting it heard from three other groups seeking funding — the Columbia River Greenways Alliance, the Windermere Valley Food Corridor Project and the Columbia Cultural Tourism

CV Chamber raises local business challenges Provincial AGM reveals valley is uniquely positioned DAN WALTON dan@invermerevalleyecho.com

As many local businesses depend on the volatile tourism market, the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce is always working towards increasing tourism activity and the visitor rate. Taking their ambitions from the local level to the province, representatives from the Columbia Valley were in Vancouver from May 23rd to 25th to participate in the BC Chamber of Commerce's 2013 annual general meeting.

Discussing small business concerns on behalf of the Columbia Valley were Columbia Valley Chamber executive director Susan Clovechok, president Rose-Marie Regitnig, and vice-president Craig Knapp as well as Radium Chamber of Commerce board director Doug McIntosh.

"The policies that were passed at the conference are now part of the 2013 BC Chamber's policy manual," said Rose-

Marie Regitnig. "They will now meet with the government and lobby on our behalf."

She said that when drafting resolutions, Chambers are responsible to draft proposals that are economically sound, and don't offset the provincial spreadsheet.

"If we suggest something like a tax break, then the resolution needs to include a suggestion for the government where to find that money elsewhere."

One resolution that the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce would like passed involves golf.

Many local businesses would benefit if golf would be an allowable tax-deduction for business, she said. When the tax-break was created decades ago for hockey as an example, golf was viewed as an elitist sport in the same sense as yachting.

While businessmen can treat hockey-loving clients to platinum seats at an NHL game

and write the tickets off as a business expense, a game of golf is not eligible for the same break. "Twenty years later, yachting may still be for the elite, but golf has become an everyday sport," Regitnig said.

In working to increase local tourism, the Chamber also addresses the stability of the local economy, one of the Columbia Valley's biggest challenges.

"How do we even out the peaks and valleys of our tourism revenue?" Regitnig asked.

"The valley has to find small enterprise; small business and entrepreneurs to come in and provide employment - we need to diversify so that we aren't so dependent on one thing."

Citing Kicking Horse Coffee as an example of a small local startup business successfully growing, Regitnig said one of the roles the Chamber can play is to help any of its members in business to grow and to advance to the next step in their enterprise, by directing them to eligible grants and loans, as well as providing relevant knowledge

and information.

One of the many sessions at the Chamber conference focussed on the topic of Chamber memberships.

Regitnig said communicating the value of a Chamber membership to younger business owners is a challenge throughout the province because younger generations have become accustomed to cost-free memberships, largely through online organizations.

But regardless of competing technology, "it's refreshing for people today to come to a mixer, meet people and have face-to-face conversations," she said. "It was interesting to hear how other

Chambers face that same challenge. Some allow members to layer and customize their membership in a way that's relevant to their businesses."

Political landscapes were also a topic at the AGM, specifically the effect that Barrack Obama's second term and the B.C. Liberal's re-election will likely have on the province.

Former B.C. premier Mike Harcourt was featured as a keynote speaker, one of many guests with whom the local representatives had the chance to network. "Meeting other people who are sitting on these boards and doing similar work for small businesses is invaluable," she said.

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What if every business, attraction and community in the Columbia Valley celebrated the uniqueness of Valley life and culture? What if we all spoke together about the special place that is the Columbia Valley?

Then we would be discovering what places like the state of Vermont and cities like Stratford, Ontario have known for a long time — the tremendous social, economic and unitive power of placebased cultural tourism.

The Columbia Cultural Tourism Association (CCTA) is dedicated to working with tour operators, artists, artisans, resorts, recreation organizations, heritage facilities, wellness providers, First Nations groups, dining establishments, and anyone else involved in Columbia Valley arts and culture to help attract visitors to the Valley and give those visitors a deeper and more enjoyable experience — one worth coming back for and telling their friends about. It’s all about taking the rich and varied lifestyle that we already have and turning it into the real driver of prosperity it could be.

The idea of the CCTA began in 2009 among a small group of local artists and business people who carried forward

Ryan Bavin photo The Columbia Cultural Tourism Association directors: (front to back)Tony Berryman, Pat Bavin, Jessica Fairhart, Julie Brown, John Rouse, Alec Fleming, Jami Scheffer, and Chris Evans. Missing are Andi Dzilums and Al Miller.

the vision begun in a 2008 Cultural Scan and saw the potential in harnessing the Valley’s various marketing efforts.

Co-operation within a spirit of friendly competition is the recipe that has worked magic for many other communities.

Now the CCTA has a Board of Directors and expressions of support from many of the Valley’s community leaders and major businesses.

The first steps are defining precisely what makes our area so unique, and introducing the CCTA to the Valley. On Thursday, May 23rd the CCTA hosted a forum for representatives of local government, business, arts, heritage, recreation, tourism, and other organizations. The forum featured Steven Thorne, Canada’s leading specialist

on place-based cultural tourism, who has been retained by the CCTA to help develop a cultural tourism marketing strategy for the Columbia Valley. Mr. Thorne talked about place-based cultural tourism and his work in the coming months to help reveal the next steps needed for the Columbia Valley to become a cultural tourism destination.

In the near future, the CCTA intends to hire a co-ordinator to help bring our plans from the table to the road. When the communities, businesses, and organizations in the Valley are able to collaborate and co-ordinate behind a similar message of the Columbia Valley’s unique identity and culture, then destination tourism will become the social, economic, and cultural driver that it could be.

Compliance is difficult to monitor Continued from Page A2

“When working with a number of groups with varying interest, it is always a challenge to get full agreement,” Zilkie said, speaking about whether or not the revised closures have been successful. “Our continued efforts will bring the groups to consensus, likely not full agreement.”

The area is part of RK Heliski’s operating tenure, but prior to the revisions the company had been mostly unable to use the area since it was frequently tracked out by sledders ignoring the original closure. This was according to RK Heliski general manager Rod Gibbons in March 2012 before the revision were made.

“They (the government) said all stakeholders need to be willing to compromise on the amount of use that they expect, to temper their expectations and accept some limitations in access,” Gibbons had told local media. “But the fact of the matter is, it is only the backcountry skiers and heli-skiers who are actu-

ally being asked to temper their expectations, because legally the snowmobilers aren’t supposed to be there in the first place. They are actually getting something out of this.”

Gibbons could not be reached by press deadline for comment on whether or not the situation had improved with the revisions.

Village of Radium Hot Springs mayor Dee Conklin said based on conversations she’s had with the managers and owners of accommodation business in Radium, sledders heading up to Forster Creek this past winter did help increase business in the village during the winter months.

“I believe next year will be a more telling tale as to the efforts that so many groups have put in to make the whole experience more enjoyable for everyone,” said Conklin.

The Ministry of Forest, Lands and Natural Resource Operations recommends sledders head to Brewer Creek, Rocky Point Creek, McMurdo Creek (Silent Pass) or Paradise Mine sledding areas when Catamount Glacier is closed.

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New lake invader found just south of the border KIRSTAN HARMA

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Between the west end of the Kinsmen Beach parking lot and Lake Windermere, lies an under-utilized patch of land. It’s one that the Rotary Club of Invermere is planning to develop into a splash-and-spray park as part of its ongoing mission to improve the quality of community recreation.

“The project we’re fundraising for this year is going to get in the ground next year,” said Invermere Rotarian Bruce McLaughlin.

The Rotary Club will begin their fundraising efforts for the spray park with

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Submitted image Google Maps image showing the proximity of the Asian clam to Lake Windermere.

Unlike native clams and muscles that are transported in their larval phase by fish, larvae of the Asian clam are mobile and can attach to hard surfaces. Boat hulls and trailers are the most common means of transmitting this and other invasive species. Since some people take their boats between lakes, they can unknowingly be transporting Asian clams. Lake Pend Oreille is just a four-hour drive away from Lake Windermere, so the danger of them getting here is real.

What can I do?

The Invasive Species Council of BC’s approved method for preventing the spread of invasive species is to clean, drain and dry any equipment you use in one lake before transporting it to another. Cleaning means removing all plants and mud, then thoroughly washing everything. To properly drain your boat, drain wells, ballast and enginecooling water. Finally, allow time for your boat to completely dry before launching into other waters.

You can make a lasting difference in your community and help prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species in B.C. The Lake Windermere Ambassadors are a B.C. society representing a cross section of community stakeholders including local businesses, governments, seasonal and year-round homeowners, First Nations, youth and non-government organizations who share the vision of a healthy Lake Windermere.

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What animal lives in fresh water, doesn’t have feet or fins, but still finds a way to travel between lakes and then change its watery home?

The answer — Asian clams. Asian clams were found for the first time in Lake Pend in Oreille, Idaho last April. The people of Idaho would have been happier if they hadn’t arrived.

When the clams were allowed to grow and multiply in Lake Tahoe, California, they caused extensive and costly damages.

So what’s the problem with this clam living in a lake?

This freshwater species is non-native, meaning that it came from a different part of the world. It is also invasive, meaning that it can transform the native ecosystems found here. Asian clams can affect water chemistry, nutrient dynamics, the flow of energy and the food web structure — all of which would drastically alter Lake Windermere as we know it if they get into our lake.

Asian clams, known scientifically as Corbicula fluminea, may be small, but when allowed to grow in large numbers can cause big damages. In Lake Tahoe, California, the clams live in dense colonies of 10,000 clams per square metre. Damages are caused by the means in which they eat, excrete and build their homes.

Eating: Asian clams are filter-feeders. Each clam can process five gallons of water a day. This filtering action moves nutrients through the water. They also feed off the bottom of lakes, re-mobilizing nutrients that may be buried in the sediments. When nutrients are present in water in unnatural levels they can cause unsightly algae blooms.

Excreting: The Asian clams excrete a substance that fosters the growth of benthic bacteria (slime-like layer), algae, and submerged plants.

Shell-building: Calcium sequestered from the water column into the clam’s shell is later deposited on the lake bottom and can serve as attachment surfaces for other invasive muscles and clams.

If the Asian clams proliferate, these changes in the aquatic ecosystem have the potential to affect key fishery resources, notably Kokanee salmon, and foster growth of algae and vegetation.

How might they get into Lake Windermere?

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Seafood Splash and Laughs at the Invermere Curling Rink on Saturday, June 8th.

The playful, locally-catered event will feature non-offensive comics from Yuk Yuk’s and “nearly famous” models in masks will be greeting guests at the door, dressing them in a bib.

A limited number of attendees will be entered into a raffle for the door prize — a two-day vacation for four to the Silverwood Theme Park in Idaho. Live and silent auctions will also be taking place, and the club will be accepting donations from local businesses that are able to contribute. If the club is successful in raising the money needed — roughly $350,000 — after a series of fundraisers, the new structure will be built in the spring of 2014.

“When the final design has been presented to us, we’re going to consult kids. We’ll have a kids’ advisory council give us feedback through

the schools,” said Mr. McLaughlin.

“There’s no sense having an adult-only design for a structure that’s for kids.

Except for safety.”

The proposed splash-and-spray park will span a peanut-shaped 285 square metres and offer 10 water blasting nozzles for kids to play.

“The land is long and narrow, so the design suits the land available,” he said.

The new park will also include a toddler and youth section, and will be wheelchair accessible.

“A couple of years ago we responded to people wanting more facilities on the beach. The District of Invermere had input that they wanted more facilities, so we initiated a committee to investigate a splash-and -spray park,” Mr. McLaughlin said. “We realized there’s one in Sparwood, Fernie, Continues to 'splash' on Page A9

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Opinion

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Setting a positive precedent NICOLE TRIGG nicole@invermerevalleyecho.com

The early feedback from user groups on opposite sides of the fence (non-motorized vs. motorized) about the new backcountry regulations in the Forster Creek drainage area appears to be hesistantly positive.

Conflict between user groups combined with a perceived need for environmental protection served as the basis for the recent revisions that now permit motorized use on Catamount Glacier for half the winter, but prohibit any type of motorized activity the rest of the year. The revisions take a different approach from the straight-out ban on all motorized vehicles that was introduced in 1996 and was never effective.

Considering how conflict-filled last year's meetings were over the development of a recreation management plan for the upper Columbia Valley, this new situation should be welcome news, as it indicates that compromise between backcountry user groups in the Columbia Valley is actually possible.

Another situation indicating a similar compromise and understanding recently took place at Lake Enid, where restoration work on damage caused by motorized use was assisted by members of a Calgary-based ATV club.

These examples of different user groups working together to preserve the natural environment that everybody loves to play in bode well for the future, and can serve to either revive the flagging CVRAC process or create a foundation for a government-led one.

But regardless of the amount of regulation in place, compliance on the part of the public is even more difficult to come by. Other regions such as Fernie that experienced little to no conflict when establishing rules around backcountry use are discovering that implementation is the major challenge. Enforcement can only do so much when resources are limited.

Education is the key, which can find a system of support in a community's familiarity with what can happen when in its own backcountry areas, so that this knowledge can be easily communicated to visitors.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Prime Minister has lost credibility Dear Editor: The cultures that have been allowed to develop in our Senate and our federal and provincial legislatures are the results of a rapid deterioration of our colonial institutions: Harper’s decision to prorogue the government of the day, not once but twice, for no other reason than because he could not have his way, was one of the earlier tell tales: In 2008 to avoid a non-confidence vote, and again in 2009 to suspend Parliament for three months, to dodge an ongoing investigation into the Afghan detainees affair. When Bev Oda was found to have lied in Parliament, she should have been expelled promptly.

As the result of Harper’s stalling, the government instead lost a motion of confidence and was found in contempt of Parliament, putting Canada on the front pages of the global media.

Since then, Harper has used every opportunity to demonstrate his level of contempt for the people, our federal Parliament, and the Queen.

Harper has appointed a total of 58 people to a Senate he insisted was going to be elected, and the spending of billions of dollars without debate, zero transparency and no accountability have become the new norms.

Traditionally, a budget is a separate Bill, outlining in some detail the government’s spending for the year.

But Harper, in an outrageous display of contempt, packaged the budget into two Bills numbers C-38 (the Jobs, Growth and Long-Term Prosperity Act) and C-45 (the Jobs and Growth Act), and rammed them through

Parliament with virtually no debate.

Those two Bills included changes to more than 120 laws and regulations, and radically changed the way governments function in Canada.

Today, nobody can be held accountable for anything by anybody; that includes the Premiers, our Prime Minister and our Supreme Courts.

To abolish the Senate would only serve as a distraction. The Queen is no longer an effective Head of State, and the time has come to sever our colonial ties. Then we can finally write our own Constitution, and become a sovereign democratic society where the people control the politicians and the courts enforce the laws instead of re-writing them.

Andy Thomsen Summerland

Photographer reminisces Dear Editor: After reading about Millie and Arnold Ellis, I wasn’t surprised by his generousity. My husband Al Pickering and myself lived on the gold claim that was on Spruce Creek in Atlin.

B.C. — we were there every summer for five years until the flood came and buried the claim in the spring of 1993. The picture that was submitted by Emile Morin was taken by me on Spruce Creek claim. Thanks for the nice article on two wonderful people.

Carol Pickering Armstrong

SUBMITTED PHOTO This photo of Millie and Arnold Ellis appeared in the November 21st, 2012 issue of The Valley Echo. Arnold, who passed away at the age of 85 in Cranbrook in January 2012, left approximately $2 million to the Columbia Valley Community Foundation in his will. Carol Pickering took this photo, which was submitted by Emile Morin.

Blast Off — Hayley Wilson and Kate Atkinson

Sugar isn't as sweet as you think it is Sugar has a bad reputation these days, but is it actually as terrible as we make it out to be? How much damage could something so sweet and delicious really do? You may be shocked to learn some of the negative effects sugar can have on our bodies, as well as the correlation between it and many illnesses we struggle with today.

Many studies suggest that sugar has been linked not only to obesity, but also to several ailments ranging from diabetes to different cancers.

Sugar consumption puts stress on our hormones. When we eat it, we get a rush of energy followed by a crash.

When that crash happens, the adrenal glands release cortisol to increase energy levels. Over time, the continuous ups and downs cause the adrenal glands to go into over-production,

thereby releasing large amounts of cor- disturb immune system functioning. tisol. Excess cortisol has been linked to Chronic inflammation is associated weight-gain and low energy levels. with arthritis, some forms of cancer, According to a 2004 study in the diabetes, and heart disease among Journal of the American Medical Asmany other illnesses. sociation, sugar provides excess, empty Dr. Robert Lustig, a professor of calories that are Pediatric Endoeasily and rapidly crinology at the “You may be shocked to learn absorbed by your University of Calisome of the negative effects body, which greatfornia, is drawing ly increases the risk sugar can have on our bodies, a lot of attention to of developing Type the many negative as well as the correlation be2 diabetes. effects sugar has tween it and many illnesses...”

“Adding just one on our health. sugar-sweetened "Ultimately this beverage to your daily diet almost is a public health crisis. And when it’s doubles your risk,” said lead study a public health crisis, you have to do author Matthias B. Schulze. big things and you have to do them Studies show that regular conacross the board. Tobacco and alcohol sumption of refined sugar can lead are perfect examples. We have made a to chronic inflammation which can conscious choice that we’re not going

to get rid of them, but we are going to limit their consumption. I think sugar belongs in this exact same wastebasket,” says Dr. Lustig. He goes on to say that sugar consumption has gone from an average of four teaspoons a day in 1990 to a whopping 22 teaspoons today!

There is no question that sugar is addictive, and as bad as it is for us, it can be very hard to give up. If you are interested in eliminating sugar from your diet but aren’t sure where to start, join the Fitness 4 Life team in our 21-day Shape Up for Summer and Sugar Detox Challenge. Visit www. fitness4life.tv for more information.

Hayley (250-688-0024) and Kate (250-688-0221) are certified personal trainers with Fitness 4 Life. Visit their website at www.fitness4life.tv for current rates and specials.

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Community Calendar Send your events to production@invermerevalleyecho.com THURS JUNE 6 •Students of Invermere piano teacher Inga Lipkov Spring Recital at Pynelogs, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

•Summit Youth Centre Canada Day float organization meeting, 7:00 p.m.

FRI JUNE 7 •Radium Days Parade, Main Street West, 6 p.m.

•Radium Days Events at the Radium Community Hall, 6:30 p.m. Live entertainment by L8, Market, BBQ and Fireworks.

•Movie Night at Summit Youth Centre •Columbia Valley MS Group meets at Christ Trinity Church, 7 p.m.

•Folk roots trio Wildwood Soul playing at the Station, 9:30 p.m.

No cover.

SAT JUNE 8 •Radium Days Pancake Breakfast, celebrating Canfor's 75th anniversary, Radium Community Hall, 8 - 9:30 a.m.

•Radium Days Events at the Radium Community Hall, 8 a.m. Live music by Smarty Pants, kids zone, lazer tag, BBQ, woodcarving and more!

• Radium Days Brits Best Car Show, Legends Field, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

•Radium Days Evening Entertainment. Radium Community Hall.

Doors open 7:30 p.m., Hypnotist at 8 p.m. $30 per person, 19 years or older.

•Summit Youth Centre BBQ at Kinsmen Beach, 11:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

•Sonshine Daycare's Annual Garage Sale Fundraiser, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. If there is rain, we will move inside the Lake Windermere Alliance Church.

•Village of Canal Flats Town Hall Meeting for Canal Flats and Eagle’s Nest Water Systems at the Canal Flats Civic Centre, 9:30 a.m.

SUNDAY JUNE 9 •Brisco Riding Club fun day, for more information contact Amanda at 250-347-2125 or Virginia at 250-341-1419.

•Invermere Public Library 50th Anniversary Dinner, 5:30 p.m. Featuring the Lake Windermere Players. Tickets are $35/person at the library.

WED JUNE 12 • Launch party for Wild Nature Tours at Arrowhead Brewing, 7 - 8:30 p.m.

•Painting Rocks at Summit Youth Centre.

•Junior Band Concert, DTSS Gym, 7 p.m. Band 8, Band 9 and Junior Stage Band. Silver collection at the door.

THURS JUNE 13 •Eileen McGann in Concert, Pynelogs Cultural Centre, 7:30 p.m.

Tickets available at Pynelogs and the Book Bar or by calling 250342-4423 •Summit Youth Centre Canada Day float organization meeting, 7:00 p.m.

•Senior Band Concert, DTSS Gym, 7:30 p.m.

Concert Band and Stage Band. Silver collection at the door.

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

•Radium Seniors’ Carpet Bowling, 1:30 p.m., Seniors' Hall •Drop-in roller skating, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., $5, Glacier Peaks Gymnastics building, 250-3425321 2nd SUNDAY •LW Alliance Church Sing and Celebrate, 7 p.m. For more information call Clarence Stauffer, 250-342-9580 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: Megan McConnell at 250-409-4455 •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 •Ultimate Frisbee at J.A. Laird School field. Free, for all ages, and beginners welcome. Call 250-270-0346 for more information.

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

1st TUESDAY •Invermere Camera

Club 7 p.m. Tanya, tanyadeleeuw65@gmail. com EVERY TUESDAY •Shuswap Bingo at the Shuswap Indian Band Office downstairs, doors open at 5:30 p.m., early bird at 6:45 p.m., regular games at 7 p.m.

•Cubs (8-10 year olds) and Beavers (5-7 year olds), J.A. Laird, 6 - 7 p.m.

1st & 3rd WED •Scrabble Night at Invermere Public Library.

6 - 8 p.m. Call 250-3426416 •Bingo, Windermere Community Hall, opens at 6 p.m., starts at 7 p.m.

2nd & 4th WED •Seniors' Day at the Invermere Library. Bus provided.

EVERY WEDNESDAY •Indoor soccer, DTSS gym. Drop-in, $2, 8:3010:00 p.m.

•Yoga THRIVE - Yoga for Cancer Survivors and Support People.

Copper Point Resort at 4:30 p.m. Call Jan Klimek at 250-342-1195 EVERY THURSDAY •Gentle drop-in carpet bowling, 1:30 p.m., Radium •Children's Air Rifle Program, with the LWDRGC, Inv. Community Hall, 7 - 8:30 p.m., free of charge, ages 6-15.

Learn safety, marksmanship. Equipment provided.

EVERY FRIDAY •Baby Goose program for parents and babies up to 18 months. 9:3011:30 a.m. at Eileen Madson Primary. kandruschuk@cbal.org •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 EVERY SATURDAY •Public Indoor Rock Climbing, Laird School, 5-8 p.m., $5.

Invermere Thrift Store •Thursdays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays, 1 - 4 p.m.

Radium Thrift Store •Thursdays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays, 12 - 4 p.m.

Remember When?

A look back through The Valley Echo over the last 50 years NICOLE TRIGG nicole@invermerevalleyecho.com

10 years ago (2003): Ross Goodwin of Edgewater was among 11 British Columbians to receive a Year of the Miner award from B.C.'s mining industry in recognition of "his exemplary service to his community and to those he works with," stated an industry press release. Goodwin was presented his award by Premier Gordon Campbell during a gala event in Vancouver attended by 200 mining executives. Goodwin was hired at the BPB Windermere Mining Operation in 1979.

20 years ago (1993): Dog owners travelling outside the East Kootenay were advised to take precautionary measures against heartworm, a malarialike disease present in dogs in the U.S. that was spreading north. "There have been four cases reported in Calgary, and some in the West Kootenay, but to date none in the East Kootenay," said Windermere veterinarian Ian Thane. Prevention consisted of a monthly pill until the end of the mosquito season.

30 years ago (1983): Bugaboo Heli-Skiing Ltd. based out of Banff and Radium Hot Springs Glacier Skiing Ltd. were vying for tenure for some 1,900 square miles in the Purcell

Echo file photo 2006 — A Canadian Forces’ Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry member climbs a bolted route in Spillimacheen wearing full fatigues in preparation for deployment to Afghanistan.

Mountains, but the Regional District of East Kootenay was recommending development of a detailed recreation plan for the area prior to granting tenure. "The RDEK are just afraid we're going to rape the country," said Roger Madson with Radium Hot Springs Glacier Skiing Ltd. "We want to protect the country; that's why we want tenure."

40 years ago (1973): The Canal Flats May Day celebrations were postponed a week due to rainy weather, but were still a success with excellent attendance. Over 30 floats took part in the parade, and the crown-

ing of the May Queen was a feature event, with retiring queen Tana Johnson placing the crown on her successor Roxanna Hascarl.

50 years ago (1963): The acquisition of the Panorama Ski Hill Co. Ltd. by Family Life Assurance Company was completed on June 2nd at a closing ceremony held at the Radium Lodge. The company's intention was to develop a yearround resort, responsive to the environment and to the local people. An all-season recreational resort village was to be established at the foot of the existing ski runs.

Hot Diggity! (dog ziggity boom) JOAN ROUSE Friends of the Library

What a great way to observe 50 years of the services of our wonderful Invermere Public Library.

Come one and all to the Friends of the Library’s fundraising barbecue on Saturday, June 8th at the Invermere Home Hardware from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The lucky 50th customer will receive free-of-charge a hot dog or bratwurst, a pop, a slice of cake and five items from our book sale tables.

A huge thanks to the generousity of the folks at Home Hardware. Show your community that you care about your library. See you there!

Photo submitted Robin and Leo Webster celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Invermere Public Library with books and cake.

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Sales and Delivery Top Soil Sand & Gravel Products Screened Black Alberta Loam Composted Bark Mulch Landscape Bark Nuggets SUBMITTED IMAGE An artist’s conception of the Rotary Club of Invermere’s proposed splash and spray park for Kinsmen Beach.

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Cranbrook and Golden, but Invermere didn’t have one.” Visitors and locals will both appreciate it, he said.

“It’s a safe way for those little kids to get experience without going in the lake.”

The Rotary Club will also be seeking grants for which they qualify, as well as donations from the community. All donations for the splash and

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spray park are tax deductible.

To follow Seafood Splash and Laughs will be the Kids’ Splash-and-Spray Festival set for Saturday, August 24th, a family-friendly water festival happening at Pothole Park. Finishing the season for the Rotary Club’s fundraising efforts will be the grand prize raffle draw on Monday, September 30th. One lucky winner will be taking three others to Atlantis Paradise in the Bahamas. The second prize is $1,000, followed by $500 for third.

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Official Community Plan Amendment No. 1472, 2013 and Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 1473, 2013 NOTICE is given of a Public Hearing to be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18, 2013, in the Council Chambers at the District of Invermere Office, 914 - 8th Ave., in the District of Invermere.The hearing is scheduled to consider Official Community Plan Amendment No. 1472, 2013 and Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 1473, 2013 which will amend the Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002 and OCP Bylaw 1085, 2001 as follows:

Animal Name: Kramer (or Chorks)

By amending the Zoning designation of the following lands, that portion of the Remainder of District Lot 7882 from R-3 Cluster Development (Medium Density) Zone and P-1 Public Institutional to RES-1 Resort Recreation Zone and RES -2 Resort Accommodation and Recreation Zone, and;

Age: 4 years Family: McGraths Fun fact: Kramer is a former

By amending the current OCP Land use plan designation, for the same location, under 3.2 and 3.3 of the OCP from Planned Residential and Public Institutional to Resort Accomodation.

Mexican Street dog. He is here on the witness protection program!

The intent of these bylaws is to amend the land use and zoning in order construct and operate a Public Golf Course, Amenity Center, Adventure Park and Recreational Vehicle Park.

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The above synopsis is not intended to be, nor should it be interpreted as the full text and content of the proposed “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1473, 2013 or OCP Amendment Bylaw 1472, 2013”.

A copy of the proposed bylaw and relevant background documents may be inspected at the District of Invermere municipal office 914 - 8th Ave., Invermere from June 5, 2013 to June 18, 2013. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

All persons who believe that their interest in the property is affected by the proposed “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1472, 2012, 2013” and / or OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 1472, 2013 may: ‘• Send written briefs to the District of Invermere prior to the hearing • Fax written briefs to the District of Invermere prior to the hearing; or • Present verbal or written briefs at the hearing.

NOTICE is also given that the Council will not accept any written or verbal presentations after the close of the public hearing.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Zoning Bylaw Amendment

NOTICE is given of a Public Hearing to be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday June 18, 2013, in the Council Chambers at the District of Invermere Office, 914 - 8th Ave., in the District of Invermere, to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002.

Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 1471, 2013 will amend the Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002, Section 5.22 (1) Permitted Uses as follows: Adding “(u) Fitness Center” as a permitted use to the M-1 light Industrial Zone.

The intent of these bylaws is to amend the land use and zoning of the M-1 light Industrial Zone in order to allow a fitness center as a permitted use.

The above synopsis is not intended to be, nor should it be interpreted as the full text and content of the proposed “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1471, 2013. A copy of the proposed bylaw and relevant background documents may be inspected at the District of Invermere municipal office 914 - 8th Ave., Invermere from Friday, May 31, 2013 to Tuesday, June 18, 2013. Office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

All persons who believe that their interest in the property is affected by the proposed “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1471, 2013” may: • Send written briefs to the District of Invermere prior to the hearing • Fax written briefs to the District of Invermere prior to the hearing; or • Present verbal or written briefs at the hearing.

NOTICE is also given that the Council will not accept any written or verbal presentations after the close of the public hearing.

Rory Hromadnik Director of Devlopment Services

Clockwise from bottom left: Valley Echo and Pioneer staff say goodbye to graphic designer Jess de Groot on her last day of work with The Valley Echo on Friday, May 31st (Nicole Trigg photo); Ann Joubert and Ron Cope wait on the dealer at the Kinsmen Club's Casino Night on Friday, May 31st (Dan Walton photo); DTSS Grade 8 students Matt Swallow, Shayla Wiggins and Brittany Milley along with Know Your Watershed program educator Kalista Pruden put up seven birdhouses, duckhouses and bathouses at Kinsmen Beach and Dorothy Lake on Friday, May 31st (Steve Hubrecht photo); Bike to Work Week co-ordinator Kelly Carlson and an unnamed volunteer prepare a pancake breakfast for those who participated in the week-long event on Friday, May 31st (Dan Walton photo); The DTSS drama program before opening night of their production "The Bold, the Young and the Murdered" on Friday, May 31st (Dan Walton photo); Columbia River Kayak & Canoe lead a river trip in Athalmer for the Columbia Valley Tourism Committee's media weekend on Sunday, June 2nd (Steve Hubrecht); The Kootenay Brass Quintet perform at Christ Church Trinity on Friday, May 31st; The Gentlemen's Leisure Club of Golden enjoy the Spilli Chili Cookoff on Saturday, June 1st; A stilt walker in the Canal Days parade wows spectators on Saturday, June 1st; A Grease-themed float in the same parade was a huge hit (Dan Walton photos).

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Folk artist to share music, paintings Painting workshops as well as performance are part of McGann's tour DAN WALTON dan@invermerevalleyecho.com

Renowned visual and musical folk artist, Eileen McGann, will be coming to the valley to share the magic of her trades.

After receiving an invitation from the Columbia Valley Arts Council, McGann included a show at Pynelogs on Thursday, June 13th in her current tour, in which she’ll be promoting her latest album, Pocket Full of Smiles.

She told The Valley Echo that her music draws “a whole range of responses.”

“There’s Celtic traditional music, rollicking songs of adventure, and also some heartbreaking love songs from hundreds of years ago,” McGann said.

In terms of music written by herself, “there are environmental and political songs, songs about the landscape, songs that have Celtic roots that tell old stories in a new way,” she said.

Along with a Pocket Full of Smiles, McGann will be promoting her recently published songbook.

As an added bonus, along with her folk performance, McGann, who is also a landscape painter, will be hosting two painting workshops, one for beginning painters and one for intermediates. On Wednesday, June 12th at 7 p.m., McGann will be showing beginners the ropes at the Spilly Bean Coffee Shop in Spillimacheen.

The evening of Friday, June 14th at 7 p.m. will offer intermediate painters a chance to explore their imaginations at All Things Beautiful in Invermere.

While growing up in Toronto, McGann began her career in music in the 1980s, performing only regionally until a landscape painting workshop drew her to B.C. for a week during the mid 1990s. She soon found herself packing her belongings and becoming a resident in 1999.

“Why doesn’t the whole country move here?” she asked.

It was the music she made in B.C.

Photo courtesy of folkawards.ca Juno-nominated folk singer Eileen McGann has included a show at Pynelogs on Thursday, June 13th in her current tour.

that earned her national recognition.

Making a reference to Celtic folk clubs McGann was nominated for Best where those in attendance staunchly Roots and Traditional Album in the participate, “there aren’t many places 2002 Juno Awards. Last year, she was anymore where people can just come nominated for Traditional Singer of together and sing together,” she said. the Year in the “Folk music is one Canadian Folk of those things, “Because I'm from the Celtic Music Awards. it brings people Yet, the albums background, I expect audiences together and lifts that have earned their spirits.” to join in on choruses — not just her recognition Tickets to next clap, but sing.” are best enjoyed Thursday’s show live, she said. are available at eileen mcgann “You get the stoPynelogs and The folk singer/songwriter ries, and you also Book Bar or by participate in a community experi- calling 250-342-4423. The cost is $15, ence,” McGann said. “Because I’m while students are eligible for a $5 disfrom the Celtic background, I expect count. To learn more about McGann’s audiences to join in on choruses — music and art, visit her website at not just clap, but sing.” www.members.shaw.ca/emcgann.

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A&E Sports Fry follows Calgary marathon win with Crazy Soles victory Local woman wins women's marathon placing ninth overall then takes top honours in Nipika trail run STEVE HUBRECHT steve@invermerevalleyecho.com

A fleet-footed Invermere woman sparked Columbia Valley pride by winning the women's Calgary marathon on May 25th, then followed up this victory by winning the local Crazy Soles Trail Run at Nipika Mountain Resort on June 1st.

Eileen Madson Primary school teacher Nadyia Fry set a strong pace in Calgary, finishing the marathon in two hours, 51 minutes and 36 seconds.

“This is the first time I got to break the (winner's) ribbon in a marathon,” Fry said. “It's an amazing feeling.”

The win comes after three podium finishes for Fry in her previous three marathons. She was second in the Victoria marathon and the Manitoba marathon last year, and third in the Victoria marathon the year before that.

Fry finished two minutes and 44 seconds ahead of second-place woman Alice Ndirgangu, from Calgary, and ten minutes and 31 second ahead of third-place woman Andrea Glover, from Nanton. The race had about 1000 runners finish the full 42-kilometre marathon and an additional 300 or so complete the half marathon, and Fry's time was good enough for ninth overall.

Winning was unanticipated, said Fry, who spent most of the race in second, slipping past Ndirgangu at the 36-kilometre mark and hanging in for a tricky finale.

“I was a little worried when there was four kilometers to go. I was exhausted and hurting, maybe because I was wearing a new pair of socks,” she said. “But at the same time I knew I was sooo close.”

Despite the streak of podium finishes, Fry says she focuses more on her pace than her results, since results often depend not on personal performance but on how many good runners decide to enter a given race.

“I try to set my goals for times rather than places because that's all I can control,” she said. “Winning is not something I try to think about.”

Fry is also an avid trail runner, along with her equally speedy partner Jakub Sumbera. Indeed, the couple handily won both the men's and women's 25-kilometre Crazy Soles run at Nipika this past Saturday. Sumbera ran at a blistering clip and finished in one hour 36 minutes and 30

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Golf News FAIRMONT MOUNTAINSIDE MEN'S CLUB:

Finally, despite cooler temperatures during April but not the continual snowy aggravation found in Alberta, serious golf got underway at Mountainside in April. It was seized upon by our enthusiastic members as the course was in great shape for the start of the season. Congratulations to our first Monthly Cup winner on April 24th — Terry White. KP awards went to Chris Allen, Bob Beck, John Seizler and Doug Cranch. Chris, Doug and Scott Powell rolled in the deuces. Playing to a 1-23 Waltz format on May 1st, the team of Derwyn Pelowski, Gary Thompson, Bill Desbrisay and Steve Scheult ran away with the competition. KP awards went to Wayne Geiger, John Denhamer (once again showing his form), Gerry Power and yours truly. Deuces were taken by Gerry, Frank Proehl and Russ Hemsing.

Submitted by Barry Jonas

WINDERMERE LADIES' GOLF CLUB:

(1) Twelve ladies came out to play golf on opening day, Wednesday, April 15th, and it was a wonderfully sunny day. The game was Cry Baby, a name several of us wished could be applied to other games! The winner was Doreen Stuart, second was Cathy Howard and third was Ann Way. The Putting Pot was won by Doreen Stuart (well done Doreen) and the Deuce Pot was won

by Ruth Gordon. New members are welcome to join us. We play Wednesday afternoons. The desk opens at 1:30 p.m. and the first tee off is at 2 p.m. Come and enjoy some golf and friendship.

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seconds, absolutely shattering the previous course record.

Fry won the women's race in 1 hour 50 minutes and one second and came third overall.

(2) Had a wonderful spring day for golf on Wednesday, May 15th. The game was Low Net, Pin Round. The first flight winner was Sandra Howard, second flight was Joyce Robinson, third flight was Doreen Stewart and fourth flight was Nora Efford. Deuce Pot was won by Sandra Howard with two deuces, and the Putting Pot was won by Mary Jean Anakin. Approximately 12 ladies enjoyed the group lesson at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 22nd proved to be too cold and rainy for most ladies so only five ladies braved it and had a great game with only a few rain drops.

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JAKUB SUMBERA PHOTO Invermere resident Nadyia Fry won this year's Calgary marathon after running competitively for just three years.

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The Valley Echo is proud to announce the inaugural edition of the Valley Beat: Events Guide for the Columbia Valley, your ultimate guide to the festivals, competitions, tournaments, galas and more throughout the year.

This first issue will feature events running from July 2013 to June 2014, and 10,000 copies will be distributed from Spillimacheen to Canal Flats.

For more information, or to book your ad space, please contact our sales representatives at the Valley Echo office at 250-341-6299 or by email at: Angela Krebs: advertising@invermerevalleyecho.com Dean Midyette: dean@ cv-pioneer.com

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Followed by Kilimanjaro Photo Presentation by Brian Wesley

DTSS BAND Year-end Concert Junior Concert

Wednesday, June 12th Bands 8, 9 & Junior Jazz • 7:30 p.m. DTSS Gym

Senior Concert

Thursday, June 13th Concert Band & Stage Band • 7:30 p.m. DTSS Gym Silver Collection at the door.

Thank you for your continued support!

Last week was an athletic one in the Columbia Valley, From top to bottom: Windermere Elementary School student Meghara Walsh competes in the 10 and Under Girls high jump event on Friday, May 31st in the Rocky Mountain District Track Meet at David Thompson Secondary School (Steve Hubrecht photo); Bill Kirkpatrick, Scott Morgan and Nancy Jenkinson participated in Bike to Work Week as Team Pano (Photo submitted); Runners take off from the starting line at the Crazy Soles Nipika Trail Run on Saturday, June 1st (Steve Hubrecht photo).

We’ll be delivering a full day sponsorship workshop for arts and cultural organization staff and Board members in: Golden, June 8, 2013, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Cranbrook, June 9, 2013, 12 noon – 6:00 p.m.

Castlegar, June 22, 2013, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

The workshop will include an application guide for artsVest funding. You must attend a workshop to be eligible to apply for the funding. To register, please send an email request to k_speakman@businessforthearts.org with “Golden Workshop” OR “Cranbrook Workshop” OR “Castlegar Workshop” in the subject line.

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“I didn't expect to go that fast. So I was pretty happy with the time,” said Sumbera, who works at Crazy Soles Running/Yoga Store in Invermere. The store organizes the race together with Nipika.

Running is the couple's shared passion, according to Fry, adding that Sumbera's support is what keeps her going. They mix trail runs and regular long distance runs, both in the East Kootenay and further afield. In the last few years one or both of them have run (and frequently won or finished on the podium), the Crazy Soles, the Headbanger Challenge in Radium, Tears and Gears in Fernie, the Powderface 42 trail run in Canmore, Round the Mountain in Kimberley and the Whistler Enduro trail run, among other races.

“Anything that's local and unique or in a great location,” said Fry, adding she enjoys the concentration of trail running, which involves twisting courses, steep climbs or descents and keeping an eye out for roots, stones and other obstacles, all while passing though spectacular scenery.

“I really like the peace of mind I get when trail running. It's just amazing to be out in nature. It's kind of like meditation. You don't think about anything,” she said. “There's just such beauty that you've covered only by foot.”

“I just like the challenge of running on trails — the harder the better. It's not boring because it's constantly changing,” Sumbera said.

The couple lived in New Zealand before moving to the Columbia Valley a few years ago. Sumbera has raced for a long time, but Fry only started running competitively recently, getting hooked by a successful 2010 Calgary half marathon.

“I got the buzz that it's exciting to meet time goals and go beyond them,” she said.

In other Crazy Soles categories, Anna Koevoet won the women's 10-kilometre race, Andrew Douglas took the men's 10-kilometre, Lisa Cochran was top of pack in the women's five-kilometre, Jonas Aksland was first in the men's five-kilometre, Noah Schuh won the 10 to 13 year old five-kilometre run and Devin Woodworth was first in the six to nine year old three-kilometre race. The race had 211 participants.

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WINDERMERE LADIES' GOLF CLUB: Interclub played at Windermere on Wednesday, May 29th with all six clubs

taking part: Windermere, Fairmont Mountainside, Fairmont Riverside, Radium Resort, The Springs at Radium, and Golden. Everyone had a great day and all scores were very close. The Ladies' Day game was Hidden Holes and Partners. The winners were Deb Plato and Helga Boker, and Ann Way and Susan Nikirk. The Deuce Pot was won

by Susan Nikirk, while the Putting Pot was won by Pat Andruschuk. Money Grows on Trees was won by Cathy Howard. The weather was perfect.

Submitted by Ann Way

FAIRMONT MOUNTAINSIDE LADIES' CLUB: The Mountainside Ladies Challenge against the Riverside Ladies took

place on Tuesday, May 21st. The Mountainside team came out ahead. Well done, ladies. A rematch is scheduled at Riverside in September. Congratulations to Barb MacDonald for winning the May Monthly Cup. Bev Maye was second and Lil MacPherson was third. There were no deuces so the pot will be carried over. Rosemary MacDonell had everyone over for nachos after golf. Thanks, Rosemary! Our Ladies Group tees off on Tuesdays and guests are always welcome.

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Horoscope First Week of June

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ARIES Don’t make assumptions this week, Aries. You just can’t trust your gut instincts too much right now. It’s better to get all of the facts and act accordingly.

CANCER A romantic relationship can be a balancing act, Cancer. You will learn this first hand this week when you have to come to a compromise with your partner.

LIBRA Libra, you may feel more emotionally charged this week but you still have to think with your head and not your heart. A financial decision may need to reassessed.

CAPRICORN A friend needs your support more than ever, Capricorn. Go to great lengths to give this person what they need, even if it means rearranging your schedule.

TAURUS Playing matchmaker isn’t so easy, Taurus. You have to understand when people are compatible and when there just isn’t a spark. Let this one go.

LEO Leo, don’t apologize if you feel like you have to go your own way this week. Even when everyone seems to be going in another direction, sometimes you just have to set your own course.

SCORPIO Scorpio, look at a situation with a practical eye. Is this really the best answer for the time being? Although you may be leaning one way, you might want to reconsider.

AQUARIUS An email or other correspondence from a past friend could stir up feelings you weren’t ready to deal with right now, Aquarius. Put this on the back burner until you are ready.

GEMINI Gemini, you may have to pull back your focus on a problem in order to see it in a new light. Take some time away to regroup and then you can come back at full strength.

VIRGO Virgo, while others may not be able to handle the confusion this week, you are fully capable of multitasking and making it through unscathed.

SAGITTARIUS Sagittarius, you need to get work done this week and that can’t happen when you are continually distracted. You might have to nip this one in the bud -- quickly.

PISCES Pisces, you are more interested in independence this week than hanging out in large groups. This includes hanging out with your spouse or partner.

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Building your Wealth Market Update

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Small Business Owners’ Success Strategy Looking back over the pages I have written, they seem to say that financial planning is intended for individuals and families alone. I have not written anything that was deliberately aimed at business planning or financial planning for a business. It seems as though businesses live somewhere else. They don’t. There are, however, some things that are at least as important in business planning as they are in personal or family financial planning.

We like to think anyone can start a business, and it’s true; most of us can, most of the time.

It’s true, too, that the requirements for starting a business are not overly demanding. Do you have something to sell - a product or a skill - you think someone else wants or needs?

The first few things a new business owner has to do involve the specialized skills he/she has and believes are in short supply in the market.

It’s like the Field of Dreams - if you supply needed things, business will develop.

There is, however, another side to the story.

It’s the tale of high work demands, long hours, short resource supplies and near misses. It usually means less pay for long hours worked. In fact, most business owners say they are working more for less money than ever before. They find themselves spending more time working than they once did.

Business owners have to learn many facets of financial management they never knew existed – acquisition of capital; business accounting; cash-flow management; and dealing with employees. Those tasks take a lot of time and energy.

In fact, new owners spend so much thought and energy making decisions every day that they forget some important things. It’s sad but true that one area of financial management that

often goes unconsidered among business owners is their personal financial planning. Since it’s clearly part of a business owner’s financial picture, lack of that plan could have serious consequences for both the business and the family.

There is a pattern of effects, called unintended consequences. Generally, it says that for every plan that creates positive change there are also changes no one ever expected but which force their way into consideration. For the business owner, it’s one of the consequences of every decision made. Unfortunately, in this situation it carries unknown and potentially life-altering consequences.

Most creators of new businesses enter into the opportunity hoping to make money, perhaps a lot of money. And, certainly some of these owners do find an opportunity to build wealth and deal with the surprising challenges it brings.

But those who do succeed cannot do so without also becoming familiar with the need to grasp the management of financial concepts, such as integrated tax management strategies, risk management, management of investments, management of payroll and benefits, retirement planning, business planning and estate preservation. It also requires a very sure hand to navigate through all these turbulent waters in a time of great and rapid change.

Those who do succeed will find another challenge facing them. The better they do at wealth creation, the more complicated their needs become. They find, for instance, they are governed by a completely different part of the tax code than they were and must learn how to manage and decipher another layer of complexity. They find, for instance, they must integrate planning for their personal and family

needs with their business needs. Business owners need to work toward the creation of an integrated financial plan.

However, many of these people don’t exactly know how to go about achieving that objective on their own. Creating this approach requires development of a process that uses the efforts of disciplines to supplement the owner’s strength wherever that person knows less than is needed. The effect forces the owner to both know and acknowledge personal strengths and weaknesses. That’s often difficult, but the task requires it in order to create a team approach in which the skills and knowledge of a professional advisor are a part of the whole.

Unless there is coordination and collaboration among the disciplines required the business owner could be left with pieces of the puzzle scattered all over the board but no clear picture of how they fit together. We all know what it’s like to try to piece together a puzzle without being able to see the picture. Because each piece is formed separately, and because some pieces are missing, it will never be a whole.

Most of them also say change is the one thing that catches them by surprise most often. But the one element they mention more than any other is time. The body of knowledge and skills required to put together a comprehensive plan that integrates many disciplines is extensive. A business owner must be able to call on them with confidence at any time. Nothing short of a well-coordinated, collaborative effort by a team of professionals will provide the scale of planning and advice the owner of a successful business will need.

There are many businesses in the valley that specialize in this type of work. Your Certified Financial Planner® can help to put it all together.

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PROFESSIONAL SALES Consultants. Central Alberta’s leading Ford dealer requires two professional sales associates. We maintain a large inventory of new and used vehicles and friendly country atmosphere with big city sales volume. We are closed Sundays and all Statutory Holidays. We offer a competitive pay plan with an aggressive bonus structure, salary guarantee and moving allowance.

Attention: Dean Brackenbury, GSM. Email: dbrackenbury@denhamford.com

Own A Vehicle?

Financial Services

Borrow Up To $25,000

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Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.

Cash same day, local office.

No Credit Checks!

www.PitStopLoans.com 1-800-514-9399

CRIMINAL RECORD?

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STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! 1-800-457-2206. www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Home Improvements FLOORING SALE

Career Opportunities

Over 300 Choices Lowest Prices Guaranteed!

Laminates - $0.59/sq ft Engineered - $1.99 sq ft Hardwood - $2.79 sq ft

Overnight Delivery in most of BC!

www.kingoffloors.com

1.877.835.6670

Merchandise for Sale

Garage Sales Technical Support, Field - Elkford, BC

Recruiting highly talented and dedicated personnel.

This is a very exciting time to be a part of SMS Equipment.

We are one of the largest Komatsu dealers in the world and believe our continued growth is a result of our highly skilled and engaged employees who deliver excellence in the workplace.

As a Technical Support, Field, you are responsible for assisting with the development and management of projects, budgets, plans and schedules relating to Mechanical, Electrical and Welding assignments. Your key function is to act as a liaison between our customers, Komatsu America and SMS Equipment. Duties include: • Assisting in developing project plans, budgets and schedules • Overseeing field and shop operations as directed • Consulting with the project supervisor and General Foreman to improve job results to meet and exceed customer’s expectations • Serving customers by providing service technical information and problem solving • Preparing reports for internal and external customers as required • Making accurate and insightful observations of customer equipment • Assist in setting priorities to ensure customer needs are met • Attendance at JoiFUL meetings and ensuring follow-up on action items • Assisting with special projects as assigned.

MOVING - lots to sell - (toys, fire pit, table/chairs, run bike and more!) Saturday, MAY 25 8am - Noon 395-8th Avenue, KIMBERLEY Sonshine Annual Garage Sale Fundraiser: Sat June 8.

9-12. Come out for BBQ, bake sale, quilt raffle, assorted garage sale items from nick nacks to furniture items.

Come on out and support the Sonshine Children’s Centre RAIN or SHINE! If it’s raining, it will be inside the LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH

Qualifications If you are interested in working for a very dynamic company where your input, your ideas and your participation is valued, apply today.

Our growth means your success.

AQUASSURE Walk-in Tubs & Showers Local service.

Save $$ 1-866-404-8827 www.aquassure.com

Misc. for Sale 2007 Skyline Layton 17ft. trailer, double axle, 4 wheels, heavy duty hitch. Solar panel on roof.

Furnace, large fridge/freezer, double sink, 3 burner stove and oven, dining table, sleeps 4, full bathroom, awning. $10,000. 250-3420453. Can be seen locally.

Fisher wood stove (small size) wood lathe + tools. Good condition $250 ea. 250-342-0453 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

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

Various office equipment for sale and available for viewing by appointment at the old Valley Echo building. Ex. of items: Water cooler, microwave, filing cabinets, office chairs, office phones, mop bucket. To schedule an appointment call 250-341-6299, ext 107.

Misc. Wanted True Coin Collector Looking to Purchase Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold and Silver coins, Bills + Not melting down, Serious Collector. Call: Coin Couple 1-778-281-0030

capable and well-proven Seiler 208

www.grandpiano4sale.ca, 250-347-9668 PIANO TUNING in the Kootenays in July. Don Rose, 1-88829Tuner Tip top service, I look forward to seeing you.

Real Estate SELLING 8.09 acre lot with unbelievable VIEWS! 2 min away from Fairmont. Views of the wetlands & Columbia Valley. Back has views of the Fairmont Ski hill. Very Private, No Building commitment. Lot includes 20 gal/min well, Power, cleared building area, private gated road. $425,000 Call Betty 403-819-1451

Mobile Homes & Parks

BLACK Forest Heights 2 bedroom 1 &1/2 bath upper floor of duplex. 6 appliances, satellite rv, balcony, mt views, yard with firepit. No smoking, no pets. Long term. $900 + utilities, water included. After June 15. rfr111@hotmail.com 780-399-0142

Suites, Lower Radium Hot Springs Available July 1st, 2013.

Large, bright, 1 bdrm & 1 bath walkout suite. Nice patio & private entrance, 6 appliances. $700/mth + utilities, N/S, N/P, DD $350. Email: larch3@telus.net or call 403-651-9346

Townhouses

AMAZING MODULAR HOME 2006. Must be moved off the property. Asking $120,000. 27 x 66 1876 square feet. 4 bedrooms, Large bathroom and ensuite off master bedroom, Vaulted ceiling and beautiful French doors separating living room and dining room. Please call 250-425-6677 for any pictures or information.

Invermere townhouse with lots of upgrades. 3 bdrm, 3 bath.

Developed basement, single garage, large communal yard.

5 minute walk to downtown.

Furnished or unfurnished. $1300/mth + util. N/S, N/P,references required. Avail July 1, negotiable. 403-697-4319.

Rentals

Transportation

Acreage

Auto Financing

Spectacular Riverside Ranch or Eco-lodge Camp in Edgewater District. www.riverlandquest.com.

250-347-9660 edgeh2o@telus.net

Photography / Video

…look for the red door behind the Invermere Dry Cleaners!

Email bcjobs@smsequip.com Fax 250-865-2644

Long-term rental: 3 bdrm, 3 bath. Large deck, yard and attached garage. Avail. July 1st.

N/S, pets negotiable, references required. $1200 + utilities.

Contact Gary, 250-342-1322 or scburford@gmail.com

Duplex / 4 Plex

Acreage for Sale

kimberleyrae.ca photography studio & custom picture framing

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in the maintenance, repair, and fabrication of heavy equipment • A Journeyperson certification in a relevant trade or a background in engineering is preferred • Technical knowledge of maintenance, repair, and fabrication of heavy equipment • Knowledge of OH&S regulations and equipment inspection requirements are assets • Excellent communication and organizational skills • Exemplary interpersonal skills including the abilities to influence others and engage internal resources • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resumés quoting reference number TSF-14820-051513 and position title to:

Medical Supplies

“Duo-Piano Concert Grand,”

250-342-5102

DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-961-7022

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

Trucks & Vans 2001 Ford Ranger 4 x 4. Low Km’s, new brakes, runs great.

250-342-6480

Legal Notices

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.ca Reverend Laura Hermakin

9:00 a.m.: Worship at All Saint’s, Edgewater (June 16th & 23rd) 9:30 a.m.: God’s Breakfast Club 10:30 a.m.: Worship at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere (Every Sunday) Everyone welcome!

CANADIAN MARTYRS CATHOLIC CHURCH

Roman Catholic Parish Pastor: Father Gabriel 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’s 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 W, Radium Sundays at 10 a.m.

Bible Studies #4 - 7553 Main Street W, 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

Sunday, June 9th 10:30 a.m.

Worship And Life Instruction, “Unpacking Your Spiritual Gift” [Part I]. Pastor Trevor ministering.

7:00 p.m.

“SING and CELEBRATE” at L.W.A.C. You are welcome to join us for an evening of singing the great hymns of the faith, food, and fellowship!

VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY Hwy. 93/95 1 km north of Windermere Pastor: Murray Wittke Sunday Service 10 a.m. Worship & Word Kid’s Church Provided Call the office at 250-342-9511 for more information. www.valleychristianonline.com

Sharing Truth Showing Love Following the Spirit

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Serving the Valley RADIUM HOT SPRINGS ESSO • Gas • Propane • Diesel • Automotive Repairs • Tires & Batteries • Greyhound

• CAA approved automotive repair •

MECHANICAL REPAIRS AVAILABLE 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 7 Days A Week

250-347-9726

7507 Main Street West

To advertise, call: 250-342-9216

Sholinder & MacKay

Septic Tank Pumping Portable Toilet Rentals

Sand & Gravel

Complete line of aggregate products for construction and landscaping

NEWER SEW ERA CAM

• Complete sewer/drain repairs • Reasonable rates - Seniors’ discount • Speedy service - 7 days a week • A well-maintained septic system should be pumped every 2-3 years • Avoid costly repairs

Office:

Bruce Dehart 250-347-9803 or 250-342-5357

250-342-6452 • 250-342-3773 Cell: 250-342-5833

The WaTer & air Company!

Call Angela to book a spot in

Water Treatment: filtration and purification Furnace and Duct cleaning

Serving the Valley!

Purify the water you drink and the air you breathe!

Angela Krebs

250-342-9216 • 250-341-5216

Kerry Colonna

advertising@invermerevalleyecho.com

250-342-5089

Located in the Diamond Heating & Spa building in Athalmer

QUALITY AUTO SERVICE YOU CAN TRUST

Lake Auto Service ALL MAKES • ALL MODELS AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS

Serving the Valley since 1995.

• FURNACES • HEAT PUMPS • AIR CONDITIONING • FIREPLACES/STOVES • HOT TUBS • CHEMICALS • SERVICE & MAINTENANCE 385 Laurier Street P: 250-342-7100 Invermere, BC

E: info@diamondheatingandspas.com

www.diamondheatingandspas.com

• Auto • Home • Commercial

OPEN MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8:30 A.M. - 5:30 P.M.

• Shower Doors • Mirrors •

250-342-3659 www.invermereglass.ca

Main Street • Downtown Invermere 250-342-9310

Universal Doors & Exteriors

Cranbrook Pest Control Environmentally-friendly integrated pest management Ask about our maintenance programs All work guaranteed

Sales • Service • Installation

Advertise your business in Serving the Valley.

Call 250-342-9216 to inquire about this space.

Lambert-Kipp Pharmacy Ltd. J. Douglas Kipp, B. Sc. (Pharm.)

Laura Kipp, Pharm D. Irena Sedlakova, B. Sc. (Pharm.)

Your compounding pharmacy Come in and browse our giftware!

Open Monday - Saturday • 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

1301 - 7th Avenue, Invermere • 250-342-6612

• Garage Doors • Passage Doors • Truck Doors • Windows • Sunrooms • Patio Covers • Vinyl Decking • Aluminum Railings • Siding • Soffit • Facia • Window Capping • Renovations Invermere

Phone

Thermal Imaging PEST QUESTIONS? Visit our website: WWW.CRANBROOKPESTCONTROL.COM info@cranbrookpestcontrol.com

250-426-9586 • 1-888-371-6299

250-342-6700

■ Lockout Service ■ Lake Recovery ■ 24 Hour Towing ■ Prompt Service

Also offering FREE year-round pickup of unwanted vehicles

DCS Plumbing • Plumbing, Repair and Installation • Drain Lines • Hot Water Tanks • Over 30 years experience • 24 hour emergency service • Seniors’ Discount

Warbrick Towing & Salvage

250-341-8501

warbrick@shaw.ca • Cell: 250-342-5851

READY MIX CONCRETE to give your business maximum exposure for your advertising dollar?

Call 250-342-9216 for more information.

• CONCRETE PUMP • SAND & GRAVEL • HEAVY EQUIPMENT RENTALS • CRANE SERVICE

Proudly serving the Valley for over 50 years.

For competitive prices and prompt service call:

250-342-3268 (plant) 250-342-6767

(office)

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Wednesday, June 5, 2013 The Valley Echo

The Valley Echo and Windermere Community Association present

Giving Back Community

Golf Tournament

Sunday, June 23, 2013 at 1p.m. at the Windermere Valley Golf Course Four Person Scramble. Entry fee is $360/team, or $90/person.

Includes golf, dinner, tee gift, and prizes!

On-course promotions include: • Free appetizers provided by Elements Grill and Hoodoo Grill & Lounge • Complimentary beverages from Arrowhead Brewing Company • Complimentary massages from High Altitude Therapy • Chance to win great merchandise from the Windermere Valley Golf Course Pro Shop, Hole-in-One awards as well as many other skill prizes

Join us for a great afternoon of fun and frivolity for a great cause, the Windermere Community Association Youth Centre.

Fees must be paid at time of entry.

Please contact the Windermere Valley Golf Course Pro Shop at 250-342-3004 to register.

Space is limited so register early!

Call Dean at The Valley Echo with any questions at 250-341-6299.

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