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Abattoir auction set for Saturday STEVE HUBRECHT steve@invermerevalleyecho.com

The Windermere District Farmers' Institute is holding a fundraising auction this weekend to help get the abattoir and agriculture park going.

“This is a chance for us to raise some cash to get started,” said Windermere District farmers' Institute projects coordinator Hedi Trescher. “We're looking for (more formal) funding, but this will give us a start before we begin looking for grants.”

The auction and free concert will be held on Saturday, October 5th at the Windermere Saddle Club (near the crossroads) at 9 a.m. There will be live music from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. as well as some

cowboy poetry reading, following by the auction at 11 a.m. There will also be a sheep dog herding demonstration by John Zehnder.

“It will be a fun event,” said Mrs. Trescher. “It's something for anybody, not just farm stuff.”

Items up for bid at the auction include a quarter of the first steer to be butchered at the abattoir, a load of manure, a load of firewood, hay, gravel, arts and crafts, tools, gift certificates, food baskets and several other things.

The farmers' institute will use the money raised to pay for some design plans for the abattoir site, said Mrs. Trescher.

The plans will call for the site, near the Invermere crossroads, to be more than just an abattoir.

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Real estate rebounding GREG AMOS editor@invermerevalleyecho.com

PHOTO SUBMITTED Teachers at Windermere Elementary were in a world of trouble on Friday, September 27th, when students who raised the most money for their Terry Fox Run were rewarded. The entire school raised just under $6,000 for cancer research, and the top 10 fundraisers were given a pie apiece to smear on a teacher of their choosing. Ally Mitchell (centre) pies Mrs. Reinarz, with onlookers Ryan Neal and Keira Neal clearly enjoying the moment. School principal Mr. Bentley later received the ultimate revenge — a huge pie in the face from all the top fundraisers.

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A surge of summer activity is sowing optimism in Columbia Valley real estate, as recent numbers show a definitive narrowing of the gap between supply and demand.

"People are excited about the prospect of owning a recreational property in the valley again," said Barry Benson, managing broker and owner of Royal Lep-

age Rockies West Realty and a valley realtor since 2005. "That's the biggest factor, in my view."

Overall sales of homes and properties between Canal Flats and Brisco jumped up thanks to a good summer and very strong sales in September. Before the end of last month, sales had reached 34 units, up from 9, 16, and 15 in the previous three years.

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The Invermere campus of College of the Rockies has been tailoring its courses and programs to where employment demand is highest — with its health care assistant program and haul truck driving program generating particular interest.

“Obviously the purpose of a community college is to focus on what the community actually needs,” said Invermere campus president Doug Clovechok. “With the health care assistant program in Invermere, with Interior Health and with Golden Life Management, they really need employees.”

This year's health care assistant program will be the fifth consecutive time the college has run the program, said Mr. Clovechok, adding that each course has been filled to the 16-student capacity.

The seven-month program offers student a combination of practical and theoretical instruction.

“At the end they come out with knowledge and skills focusing on the care of individuals in residential care and assisted living facilities, basically helping residents with anything they need help with,” said Mr. Clovechok. “There's a huge demand in our community for that; we're big into health care here in Invermere.”

Graduates of the program are not nurses, but some of them do2012 go on to become licensed practical nurses or even registered nurses, according to Mr. Clovechok.

“It's a first entrance into the health care profession,” he said. “If you are interested in that kind of thing, that's where you start.”

The college is looking at potentially holding a rotational program (moving between different College of the Rockies campuses in the East

Kootenay) for licensed practical nursing, said Mr. Clovechok.

The regional campuses of the college also collectively bought six haul truck simulators, including two mobile ones, which the college uses for its haul truck driving courses.

“They train people on simulators to drive these big trucks that are used in mines,” said Mr. Clovechok. “I've driven one of (the simulators); it's just a blast. We are really excited."

One of the college's haul truck simulators will be in Invermere for a week-long program with the Shuswap Band later this fall.

A full four-week course on the simulators is not cheap, at $7,500, but demand for haul truck drivers is high and other places that offer simulator courses usually have waiting lists, according to Mr. Clovechok.

“Our phones are ringing off the hook with employers looking for haul truck drivers,” he said.

Partnering with industry, government and local organizations (such as Kootenay Employment Services and the Chamber of Commerce) helps the college figure out where employment demand is greatest.

Forestry and mining jobs often require extensive first aid training and the college consequently offers a lot of first aid courses, said Mr. Clovechok, adding the college currently is running a First Aid Level Three course.

The college's Invermere campus has previously hosted a hair dressing program on a rotational basis with other East Kootenay campuses and hopes to have it back in Invermere again in 2015.

“We are always looking for training opportunities that will help small businesses in our communities,” said Mr. Clovechok.

The Invermere campus is also working on a tourism management program in partnership with Fairmont Hot Springs Resort and Panorama Mountain Village.

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Salmon experiment seeks to re-introduce chinook into the valley DAN WALTON dan@invermerevalleyecho.com

Salmon were cut off from the Columbia River in 1942 after the completion of the Grand Coulee Dam, but before the drought of chinook reaches its centennial, the Canadian Columbia River Intertribal Fisheries Commission (CCRIFC) has a plan to bring them back from the ocean.

"The Grand Coulee Dam (in Washington state) was finished in 1942, so that was the last of the salmon," CCRIFC director Bill Green said at the Columbia Salmon Festival in Invermere on Saturday, September 28th.

"We'd like to have them back here in full stock by 2042."

Another impassable dam, the Chief Joseph, was subsequently built approximately 50 kilometres west of the Grand Coulee. Mr. Green wants to give the salmon a hand in getting past those two major obstacles.

After capturing them at the Chief Joseph, the fish will be transported upstream of the Grand Coulee.

"Then we'll release them into Roosevelt Reservoir, which is a big reservoir lake, and put radio tags on them to follow them up stream," he explained.

"We'll see if they find their spawning grounds up here, various little tributaries and the main stem. Then we'll see if they successfully spawn and we can monitor the survival of the eggs."

More than a dozen dams lie between Columbia Lake and the Pacific ocean, and six of them prevent the passage of salmon. With help passing only two of those dams, the first phase of the project won't see the chinook travel much further than the Canada - U.S. border.

"Once the salmon are past the Grand Coulee Dam, they can swim all the way upstream, 60 kilometres as far as the Keenleyside Dam, or 55 kilometres as far as the Brilliant Dam," he said.

Both dams are in Castlegar, which is far enough into Canada for the project to hold an appropriate title: Experimental Reintroduction of Chinook Salmon to the Transboundary Reach."

The "trap and truck" method of transporting salmon has been practiced successfully in the past, but never on such a large scale, said Mr. Green. If the project yields positive results, the CCRIFC hope to reintroduce salmon into interior B.C., and eventually the valley.

"Three dams along the way have undergone environmental assessments for hydropower expansion, and DAN WALTON/ECHO PHOTO when they did A map on display at the Columbia Salmon Festival shows the daunting that we got them path - complete with several dams en route - that salmon would need to to agree that if navigate with "truck and trap" assistance to make it to spawning areas in we get salmon the Columbia Valley. back to here, He said the group is undertaking they'll put fish the project for that reason and “for all passage ladders and other passage of us to have salmon back and clean technologies in each of those three dams," Mr. Green added. "So we have healthy water."

He explained the ecological value in a way forward."

But before making the pitch for having marine life decompose inland, major adjustments on massive dams, and said that fertilization programs have the CCRIFC must be thorough in its since been implemented to replace the research, as the group also has to deal nutrients the salmon used to provide.

Author John Ralston Saul, who was with red tape in two countries.

"Once we have information (regard- the keynote speaker at the Columing which specific salmon stocks will be bia Salmon Festival at Fairmont Hot sampled) and present it to the various Springs Resort on the evening of Sepgovernments on both sides of the bor- tember 28th, said that those involved der, and hopefully get approval, then with dam construction should start we do that experiment three times over taking all costs into account when dealing with economics. three years and look at the results."

"We have to become more sophisWorking with a First Nations organization, Mr. Green said the Ktunaxa Na- ticated and more integrated in our tion and the Shuswap Band both feel a thinking," he told The Valley Echo.

He said there is no need to accept strong need to have the salmon come the attitude that salmon are of the back. He said that salmon was onepast in the Columbia Valley. third of their traditional protein source.

"Their lifestyle was built around the See more photos from the salmon salmon, and they want to build that festival on page 10 and 11. back," he said.

Invermere gets set for more La Cafamore La Cafamore, a regular musical visitor to the valley, has been striving to bring high quality classical music to the ears of Kootenay listeners since 2008.

On October 4th, at 7:30 p.m. the quartet will bring two famous

piano trios to Invermere classical music lovers at Christ Church Trinity.

Haydn’s “Gypsy” trio is recognizable because of its lively last movement, which uses themes based on Hungarian gypsy music.

Beethoven’s “Archduke” trio is considered the pinnacle of the piano trio repertoire with its expansive themes and orchestrallike instrumentation.

Admission is $15 for adults, and $12 for seniors or students.

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B.C. police chiefs are urging the provincial government to give their officers more power to haul gangsters out of bars and restaurants.

That's one of the suggestions received so far by the government's liquor policy review, which is expected to lead to significant reforms.

"The province has been dealing with a wave of gang violence with many shootings occurring in and around licensed premises," Abbotsford Police Chief Bob Rich said in a submission to the review.

Mr. Rich, who chairs the legislative committee of the B.C. Association of Chiefs of Police, called for provincewide police power to unilaterally remove anyone they decide poses a risk to the public in a licensed establishment.

He said police already work with establishments through the Barwatch program to remove gang members, but owners or staff can be intimidated by gangsters.

The police chiefs association also wants the definition of public drunkenness expanded to allow the arrest of

people intoxicated by drugs, and not just liquor.

The submission also suggests the courts could order detoxification and treatment for the chronically intoxicated.

Another proposal would let police temporarily seize the guns of hunters they catch with open liquor.

Medical health officers are cautioning the government against letting liquor flow more freely.

They want the province to freeze or cut the number of private liquor retailers and ban online ordering and delivery.

To combat disease from abuse of cheap high-alcohol drinks, they are seeking a minimum price of $3 per standard drink consumed on site and $1.50 for off sales.

They also want pricing tied to alcohol content, so youth and others aren't encouraged to buy high-strength drinks.

They oppose any decrease in the drinking age of 19.

The province has indicated it isn't considering changes to pricing or taxation, which provincial health officer Dr. Perry Kendall said is unfortunate.

"Policy measures such as taxation are the most cost-effective public health

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“We have this land that is so well situated, we want to use it for local food and food security,” she said. The feed store on the site will likely hide the abattoir

from view.

The middle of the site could become a type of agricultural fairground, with a stage. There will probably also be an interpretive

booth, showcasing and explaining local agriculture and local food production in the valley.

The vision includes the part of the site along Highway 93/95 having food and farm-related commercial develop-

response to the alcohol-related disease burden in countries with moderate and high levels of alcohol consumption," he said in own response to the review.

Mr. Kendall questioned the government's top priority of increasing or maintaining government liquor revenue – ahead of the second principle of minimizing health and social harms – and argued health system and other costs of alcohol use far exceed government revenues.

Meanwhile, a group called Campaign for Culture is promoting a return of happy hours and also urges the province to okay the sale of craft liquor at farmers' markets.

B.C. is the only province that bans bars and restaurants from offering happy hour discounts in the late afternoon and early evening.

While the group supports lifting the restriction, it argues for a province-wide price minimum to prevent irresponsible practices like two-for-one, all-youcan-drink or women-drink-free offers.

Richmond-Steveston MLA John Yap is leading the liquor policy review and is to table recommendations Nov. 25. For more information see http://engage. gov.bc.ca/liquorpolicyreview/

ments, such as a local food restaurant.

“It's not set in stone, it's an idea,” said Mrs. Trescher, adding that although the plans may seem ambitious, the institute thinks it can realize its vision with help from private

enterprise.

“We want to partner with businesses, organizations or coops, we're looking for people that can help us maybe make it happen,” she said.

“We won't do it in one shot, we'll do it step by step.”

The fundraiser is chance for the public to get an idea of the institute's vision for developing the site and members of the public can even make suggestions on names for the agriculture park.

There was a fair amount of opposition when the site was re-zoned to allow for an abattoir, but the idea of making the site into a full-blown agricultural park has generated a lot of interest, according to Mrs. Trescher.

“I think it's been well-received, it just shows it's not just an abattoir,” she said. “That's a benefit to the whole community.”

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Snag savers Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund Request for Proposals The Kootenay Conservation Program (KCP) and Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) are seeking proposals for projects that will benefit conservation in the area from Spillimacheen to Canal Flats. To apply for funding go to www.kootenayconservation.ca and click on Local Conservation Fund. Review the Terms of Reference paying particular attention to Section 8 – Fund Design, and apply using the application form provided.

Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund (CVLCF) funding is available for conservation projects that result in the reduction to a known threat to biodiversity. Projects that are technically sound and effective, and provide value for money through partnerships with other funders will have priority. Proponents must be a registered not-for-profit organization, First Nations band, or local government. Unqualified groups or organizations may partner with a qualified organization. Multi-year projects are acceptable to a maximum three years. A Technical Review Committee will review project proposals and make recommendations to the RDEK for final funding approval.

Closing dates for project submissions is 4:30 p.m. October 31, 2013. Projects specific to land acquisition and/or conservation covenants may be submitted at any time during the year.

Project proposals must be submitted in writing and delivered by mail or email to: Dave Hillary, Program Manager Kootenay Conservation Program P.O. Box 2767, Invermere, B.C., V0A 1K0 Email: dave@kootenayconservation.ca Phone: 250-688-1508

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Behind the Photo submitted On Wednesday, September 11th, members of the Lake Windermere District Rod and Gun Club were busy working for wildlife. The club was at the Kootenay River Ranch property south of Canal Flats which is owned by The Nature Conservancy of Canada. The task at hand, explained long-time club member Rick Hoar, was to rake away woody debris lying within two metres of snags designated as wildlife trees ahead of a planned controlled burn of the property by The Nature Conservancy of Canada. The burn is being conducted to enhance the wildlife potential of the property as well as to reduce the chance of wildfires occuring. By raking away the material, this reduced the chances of a snag catching fire. The property does not have many snags and thus there's a need to retain what is there, added Mr. Hoar. The club members managed to find 16 snags. The work being provided is one of the many efforts the club carries out to enhance wildlife.

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Update your Driving Skills and Knowledge Dealing With Glare From Low Sun

Welcome to fall! It’s the time of year that I have trouble driving to work in the morning. The sun is low in the sky to the east at the time of my commute and there is one spot on the highway where it shines directly into my eyes making it very difficult to see. Worse still, this location has an intersection with a traffic light that can be completely obscured by the glare.

The first line of defense is to keep my windshield as clean as possible. I use good wiper blades, winter washer fluid and top up the reservoir regularly. I also use a good quality glass cleaner on the inside of the windshield. It can be surprising how dirty the inside can get when the defroster is used. Dirt makes glare worse, so a clean view is a must.

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My sun visor and polarized sunglasses make up the second line of defense. These sunglasses can remove significant amounts of glare and are not to be confused with glasses that have anti-reflective coatings. The two are not the same. When they are not enough, I use the same trick that I use when I am avoiding headlight glare at night, watch the edge of the lane so I know where I am.

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The last line of defense is to anticipate and slow down. This gives me more time to search out the traffic signals and make sure that I am not going to run a red light. Keeping in mind that drivers behind me are also affected by the glare I may choose to slow down before it is required so that I am not hit from behind.

The author is a retired constable with many years of traffic law enforcement experience. To comment or learn more please visit www.drivesmartbc.ca.

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Real estate gets a boost into autumn GREG AMOS editor@invermerevalleyecho.com

If a football game had a score of 17-1 in the fourth quarter, you might call it a blowout.

The fact that condominium sales in the Columbia Valley are 17 times higher this September than they were last year indicates there's been a big improvement in at least one aspect of valley real estate.

Where sales graphs have taken a nose dive in the fall over the last three years, this autumn appears to be quite different. Perhaps the Columbia Valley is truly approaching the long-awaited real estate floor.

If this is the case, it's very good news for the valley's economy. We all know it's a wonderful place to live, and potential commercial developers probably sense this too. It's just hard to bite the bullet on building new stores or bringing in new businesses when there's an obvious glut of unsold condominiums and luxury lots on sparsely-developed mountainside estates.

One can argue whether another real estate boom would be good for the Columbia Valley in the long term, but there's little doubt that reducing the oversupply is good for our communities. It's encouraging to hear that some of the sales are a result of families moving into the valley on a full-time basis.

But humans aren't the only kind of families making a home in Invermere. Wildlife continues to favour the populated areas of the valley, with the ever-abundant deer and black bears continuing to make the their presence known on a daily basis.

Close calls of the Bambi-versus-human variety appear to be on the rise lately. Fairmont Hot Springs is finally able to breathe a sigh of relief after a grizzly bear making unwelcome apperances in the community has been trapped and relocated.

Then there's this information, overheard on the police scanner on Monday morning as the school day was beginning: a black bear sow and two cubs was seen in the area between J. Alfred Laird Elementary and David Thompson Secondary, and there was an unconfirmed report of a cougar in the area.

It's a good reminder to be welcoming to new residents, but only those of the human kind.

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Regulator’s reading clear on smart meters VICTORIA – Despite efforts to keep the smart meter “controversy” alive by repeating imaginary health claims, the end is near.

Energy Minister Bill Bennett has made what sounds like a final offer to holdouts. You want to keep your old mechanical meter, fill your boots. It’ll cost you an extra $35 a month, starting in December. If you insist on a “radio off ” wireless meter, there will be a setup fee of $100 and a monthly fee of $20 to have someone collect the readings.

These charges are to be reviewed by the B.C. Utilities Commission, the independent panel that smart meter opponents want to review BC Hydro’s whole smart grid project.

As it happens, the BCUC recently did just that for an application by FortisBC to install wireless meters for its Okanagan and Kootenay customers. The meters were approved, and the findings are instructive.

The BCUC report notes that it received “many” complaints about smart meter signals being added to existing radio frequency (RF) sources. Some used familiar scare rhetoric about “toxic microwave radiation” that’s promoted by people trying to make money by exploiting fear.

One of the experts retained by FortisBC was Dr. Yakov Shkolnikov, an electrical engineer with advanced

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degrees from Princeton and Cornell Universities. His testimony was not challenged by any of the lineup of opponents. A sample of his findings illustrates the absurdity of this whole discussion.

Shkolnikov calculated that a cell phone in use generates radio signals that reach 10 per cent of the international safety code limit. A microwave oven generates 2.3 per cent of the safe limit. A cordless phone: 1.25 per cent. A wi-fi signal: 0.0045 per cent.

A bank of smart meters, not separated by a wall, registers 0.0019 per cent. The natural background RF level is 0.013 per cent. Note the decimal place. The level in the middle of a wilderness is more than 10 times that received from a bank of meters.

BCUC staff added, for comparison, the radio signal level emitted by a human body. It’s 0.018 per cent. What this means is your spouse snoring beside you is a stronger source of RF than a whole wall of smart meters.

Experts put up by opponents didn’t fare so well. One was Jerry Flynn, a retired Canadian Forces officer from Kelowna who travels around taking readings, talking to elderly people about alleged hazards of meters, and making claims to the media about what he has called the single biggest threat to human health today.

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Food From Scratch — Lara McCormack

Get squash'd this fall As fall sets in, I begin to nest as I tidy the house and yard, go through my cupboards, stock up my freezer and move winter items to the front of the garage.

The garden is at the end with dill in seed, carrots and beets ready to pull, and potatoes ready to come out of the ground. (However, I like to wait for the first frost before I do that task!) In a way, it's sad to see all the hard work come to an end but I am always content when I look at the cupboards and freezer to see the reward — enough food stocked up to get us through the winter.

There is a lot of produce available to us right now that is amazing to enjoy fresh, like squash. I get many people that hold up a squash at the market or grocery store who turn to me and say “What do I do with this?” I tell them it’s a huge timesaver packed with nutrients, not to mention amazingly tasty!

A great basic soup recipe for any type of squash is: 1tablespoon butter 1 cup chopped onions 4 cups chopped squash 5 cups chicken or vegetable stock Lots of seasoning with salt and pepper Melt the butter, sauté the onions. Add the squash and soup. Cook until tender. Season accordingly. Either puree the soup or leave chunky. Serve with some fresh bread!

Now, lets add a twist. Squash takes on whatever flavours you present to it.

Thai Spiced Squash Soup with Noodles

1.5 tablespoons sunflower oil 1 tablespoon of red Thai curry paste (add more for more spice) 2 teaspoons coriander seeds, freshly ground 2 teaspoons green cardamoms, bruised 400 millilitres coconut milk 1.2 litres chicken or vegetable stock

1 butternut squashes, peeled, deseeded, and cut into 3cm chunks 2 lemongrass stalks, finely chopped (remove course outer leaves) 1 kaffir lime leaf, sliced or grated zest and juice of half a lime 2 leeks, finely sliced 2 celery stalks, finely sliced salt and pepper 2 tablespoons fish sauce (Nam pla) 110 grams Chinese fine dried egg noodles (optional) Garnish 1 red chili, deseeded and finely chopped 1.5 spring onions, finely sliced 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves, chopped Warm the oil in a deep pot and add the curry paste, coriander and cardamom.

Stir fry until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in the coconut milk and stock – bring to a boil. Add the butternut squash, lemongrass, lime leaf or zest, leeks and celery. Simmer gently for about 15 minutes, until the squash is tender.

Season to taste with salt and pepper, then add the fish sauce and lime juice.

Cook the noodles in plenty of boiling salted water until jut tender to the bite.

Drain, rinse in cold water and drain again.

To serve, put some noodles into the bottom of a deep bowl. Ladle over the hot soup and sprinkle with garnish. A drizzle of rosemary or thyme oil is a nice finishing touch!

Enjoy the fall with all the beautiful colours and flavours! (This recipe is copyrighted to Ballymaloe Cookery School.)

Lara McCormack is one of the owners of From Scratch – A Mountain Kitchen in Fairmont Hot Springs where one can savor great seasonal food, sip from a selection of beverages including B.C. wines and enjoy the views of our gorgeous valley landscape.

Grow Your Life — Elizabeth Shopland

Shoot for the moon It’s time to bid summer farewell and welcome another autumn. I’ve always liked autumn with its beautiful patchwork of colours and the final days of harvesting from the fruit trees and gardens. We can’t help but notice the fresh dusting of snow on the rocky peaks that surround us to the east and the west. Our eyes lift up to observe the last of the Canadian Geese, in their V-shaped formations, noisily making their way south. In some areas, migra-

tion routes have shifted due to habitat and food source options. Regardless, the goal remains the same; to get to somewhere that will support growth.

At various points in our lives we have all set goals for ourselves. For every goal we have achieved, there were also goals that we were unable to complete.

So what stops us from achieving our goals? Is there one recipe for success for goal setting? The answer is, of course, no but there are a few key steps

that will help you get started: 1• Make sure the goal is something you really want to achieve and not just something that sounds good. 2 • A goal should be integrated and supported by the other areas in your life. This helps to bring a sense of momentum and balance.

3 • Set S.M.A.R.T. goals –S-Specific, M-Measurable, A-Attainable, R-Risky, T-Timely. S.M.A.R.T. goals provide an excellent framework for clarity and accountability. 4 • Write down your goal

and state it in the positive tense. An example: I am so happy and grateful that I am walking 3 kilometres, four or more times a week, commencing October 2nd, 2013. 5• Whatever the goal, take time to write it out in full detail, read it daily and share it with others. 6) Your goal should be a stretch and take you outside of your comfort zone -“Shoot for the moon; if you miss you’ll still be in the stars." Embrace a goal-achiever attitude and have fun along the way.

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Community Calendar

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Send your events to production@invermerevalleyecho.com WED OCTOBER 2 •Swimming at Radium Hot Springs with the Summit Youth Centre, 6:15 p.m. Registration needed by October 1st, 9 p.m.

•Catholic Women's League meeting, 7 p.m. in the activity room at Columbia Garden Village. All women welcome. For more information, contact Pam at 250-347-6584.

•District of Invermere open house for information related to urban deer management, in preparation for the public opinion poll on November 2nd. Open house is in the council chambers, District of Invermere municipal office, at 914 — 8th Avenue, from 7 - 9 p.m.

For more information, contact the DOI at 250342-9281.

•Meadow Creek Kokanee Spawning Channel is open for viewing from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. daily.

Gates will be closed at all other times. Run lasts from late August to early October. Located 4 kilometres northwest of Meadow Creek off Highway 31. For more information: 250-3546333, or angus.glass@ bchydro.com.

THURS OCTOBER 3 •Hang out night at the Summit Youth Centre, 5:30 - 11 p.m.

•Invermere and District Curling Centre registration and open house, 7 p.m. Snacks and refreshments available. Come and bring your curling friends.

FRI OCTOBER 4 •Man hunt, starting at the Summit Youth Centre, 9 p.m. Centre open from 5:30 - 11 p.m.

•Fresh Fridays open mic night at Pynelogs, 7 p.m., showcasing local talents.

•La Cafamore, live performance at Christ Church Trinity, 7:30 p.m. Tickets at the door.

SAT OCTOBER 5 •Abattoir Fund Raising Auction. 9 a.m.: Sign in, item viewing and musical entertainment. 11 a.m.: Auction. Immediately after the auction there will be a sheep dog herding demonstration.

•Oktoberfest celebration in downtown Invermere, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Family celebration featuring live music, German food court,

bouncy castles, mini golf, and local vendors.

Part of the Invermere Live Music Series. Call 250-342-9281 or email events@invermere.net for more info.

•Celebrate Oktoberfest with the Summit Youth Centre, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

• Free kids yoga class, 1 - 2 p.m at Defining Yoga in Invermere. For info, email krista@flourishyoga.ca to pregister or call 250-270-0056. The free class takes place after YogaKids Teacher Training, which takes place from October 3 to 6 . To register, go to www.yogakids.com.

•Butterfly Barn Dance at the historic K2 Ranch. Sold out. Please make sure to get your tickets early next year.

•Broken Down Suitcase plays at The Station Pub, 8 p.m. No cover.

SUN OCTOBER 6 A Service of Harvest Thanksgiving with a Blessing of the Animals, 10:30 a.m. at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere. Pictures of animals will also be blessed. All people and animals are welcome.

MON OCTOBER 7 •Registration and open house at Invermere and District Curling Centre, 7 p.m. Snack and refreshments.

TUES OCTOBER 8 •Homework night at the Summit Youth Centre, 3:30 - 9 p.m.

•Cinefest Film Series at Pynelogs, 7 p.m.

First of the series; Still Mine. $10 per person at the door. For info visit www.columbiavalleyarts.com .

WED OCTOBER 9 •Make your own Halloween costume at the Summit Youth Centre.

Learn to sew, knit and glue. 3:30 -9 p.m.

•PJ Storytime at the Invermere Public Library, 6:30 p.m. Wear your PJ’s and bring your favourite sleepy time teddy bear or blanket. All ages are welcome!

SAT OCTOBER 12 •Annual Ski & Gear Swap at the Invermere Community Hall. Drop off gear to be sold from 9-11 a.m. A $2 consignment fee will be charged and WVSC takes a 20% commission on items sold. Swap and sale is at 12 p.m. There will also be WVSC club registration, Nordic club registration, a concession, and ski tuning available. Thank you for supporting Windermere Valley Ski Club.

•Halloween costume swap meet at the Summit Youth Centre, 4:30 -10 p.m.

EVERY SUNDAY •Drop-in roller skating, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., $5, Glacier Peaks Gymnastics building, 250-342-5321 •Public Indoor Rock Climbing, Laird School, 5-8 p.m., $5.

•Invermere Badminton Club meets, 7:30 - 10 p.m. at the DTSS gym.

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

1st & 3rd MONDAY •Bingo at the Canal Flats Civic Centre, 7 p.m.

EVERY MONDAY •EK Brain Injury Support Group, 1-3 p.m., Family Resource Centre. Info: 250-344-5674.

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

•Ladies Motorcycle Born to Ride. Tim Horton’s, 5:15 p.m. Call 341-5646 for more info.

•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.

•Ultimate Frisbee at J.A. Laird School field.

Free, for all ages, and beginners welcome.

Call 250-270-0346.

THURS OCTOBER 10 •Documentary and popcorn night at the Summit Youth Centre, 3:30 - 9 p.m.

1st & 3rd TUESDAY •OPT clinic, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Inv. Health Unit.

Confidential service: low-cost birth control, and STI testing.

FRI OCTOBER 11 •Craft night at the Summit Youth Centre, 5:3011 p.m.

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

COLIN McGARRIGLE/Echo file photo September 2003 - Columbia Brewery and Kokanee brew master Graham Kendall spent September 20th at Panorama Mountain Village holding a "beer school" for anyone interested in learning more about the brewing process.

A look back through The Valley Echo's archives over the last 50 years DAN WALTON dan@invermerevalleyecho.com

10 years ago (2003): A major 306-acre development planned for Invermere was the subject of an open house, in which the developer sought to inform the public about Castle Rock Estates, and convince local government offcials to allow an official community plan amendment for the project.

"We will be having strict development guidelines along with a community association," said David Behan, a developer with Fairmont Park Properties. "There will also be some small commercial development, such as a gas bar, convenience store, hair salon and other small

businesses available."

• A day at work turned into tragedy for 19-year-old Brodie Godlien, who was seriously injured when his legs became caught between two large roller drums at Range Truss in Invermere.

Mr. Godlien was flown by STARS air ambulance to Calgary where his legs had to be amputated. The business was closed as a Workers' Compensation Board investigation began.

20 years ago (1993): Petting zoo owners Frank and Margaret Daugherty were fined $50 after pleading guilty to three violations of the Wildlife Act. The Edgewater couple told the court they were just trying to do everything legally while providing a free petting zoo for kids. Mr. Daugherty had applied for a permit to operate the petting zoo after he received a red fox and a silver fox from family members in Three Hills, Alberta, but the permit was denied.

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The BCUC found his military experience not “relevant,” and his evidence frequently “incorrect, exaggerated and/or unsubstantiated.”

Then there was Curtis Bennett, who described himself as “chief science officer” for a company called Thermoguy. He spoke on behalf of West Kootenay Concerned Citizens.

In a 2012 letter to the B.C. energy ministry, Bennett warned of the danger of smart meters triggering “molecular earthquakes.”

The BCUC panel wrote: “While Mr. Bennett has an electrician’s knowledge of electrical systems, it is clear that he is unqualified to give expert opinion evidence on the

• Columbia Valley RCMP were investigating a collision between a power boat and a sailboat on the evening of September 18th. Three people, all from Calgary, were sent to the Invermere and District Hospital as a result of the collision.

30 years ago (1983): Voters in Radium Hot Springs objected to incorporation in a vote on September 24th.

Just 55 people supported the move, while 126 residents opposed the idea.

• Twenty-five cyclists competed in the fourth annual Westside Classic road bike race on September 25th, enjoying sunny skies over the 20kilometre and 24-kilometre race courses.

• The B.C. Arrows baseball team from Invermere won the championship at North American Indian Fast Pitch games held in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The A's bested 36 other teams, and Chief Paul Sam accepted the trophy on behalf of the team.

health effects of RF, exposure standards for RF, engineering, physics or geological phenomena such as earthquakes.”

Citizens for Safe Technology put up one Dr. Donald Maisch, who claimed to have experience with this issue in Australia.

The panel noted that Maisch runs EMFacts Consultancy, and agreed with FortisBC’s argument that “Dr. Maisch’s consulting livelihood depends upon public fears and concerns about RF exposure.”

Would you like this circus of quackery to be restaged over BC Hydro’s program, at your expense?

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalNews.com

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Fire Vixen owner can't keep up with demand in the valley DAN WALTON dan@invermerevalleyecho.com

It takes a long time for a tattoo artist to establish a strong reputation, and with more than ten years of experience, Sarah Eastick has brought her proven talent to Invermere as the owner of Fire Vixen Tattoos.

While she may be available sooner should cancellations occur, Sarah has her schedule nearly entirely booked until 2014. Her inking experience comes from studios in Holland, Switzerland, and Ontario.

“Sarah's not just a tattoo artist, she's an artist first and foremost, and it really comes through in everything she does,” said her client, Lindsay McPherson. “She's that good that she's that booked up.”

Sarah explained her thorough approach to every aspect of tattooing, from the first consultation to the final result.

“We want it to be the best tattoo it can be, and sometimes people need help getting there,” she told The Valley Echo. “During the consultation process we help people bring their ideas to life, and people come to us with an idea and we help guide them to get the best possible tattoo.”

She said that during the consultation, she often looks at paintings and photographs to gain perspective on

which concepts her clients have in the beginning and leave the team with mind. The visual stimulations help clean canvases, Sarah said they’re Sarah to create her own designs, happy to do cover-ups and fix-ups. and bring them to life on the human Consultations can be booked canvases. by walking into the shop on 8th “I try to create something that’s very Avenue in Invermere, or by calling individual and unique for that person, 250-342-8844 . because a lot know that they want a tattoo but they don’t have any idea where to start, so there are different steps I can guide them through to help them bring that vision to life.”

While many tattoo parlours can present intimidating environments, she said that Fire Vixen takes a friendly approach.

“Tattoo staff can sometimes make you feel like you're not cool enough to talk to them,” she said. “We try not to be your stereotypical tattoo shop – it’s fun, friendly, and welcoming.”

With a strong resume, Sarah was confident in reminding those thinking about a tattoo that “there’s a broad scale of skill levels among tattoo artists, so it’s up to the client to look at portfolios and ask the right questions to make sure they're being matched with the right person.”

And while the artists at Fire DAN WALTON/echo photo Vixen prefer people make Fire Vixen Tattoo owner Sarah Eastick works on a Grim good tattooing choices from Reaper image on the shoulder of a client.

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Invermere opens arms to Oktoberfest DAN WALTON dan@invermerevalleyecho.com

Don’t leave the valley this weekend, because you can finally put those lederhosen to good use – the long-overdue local celebration of Oktoberfest is finally happening.

On Saturday, October 5th, downtown Invermere will be hosting Oktoberfest for the first time. With a new position created at the District of Invermere, events co-ordinator Theresa Wood began organizing Oktoberfest shortly after taking the post over the summer, and said she expects the inaugural event to become annual.

“Oktoberfest takes a lot of manpower to put on and there

was nobody in this position before,” she told The Valley Echo.

Sausages from Konig’s Meat and Sausage Company will be grilled up all day by Invermere Legion members, while several downtown businesses will be decorating for the event, “in particular The Trading Post; they have a lot of German mustards and foods,” said Ms. Wood.

Local vendors will be a part of the celebration and live music will be provided by local musicians Blind Lemon.

“There’s a lot of children’s entertainment,” added Ms. Wood. “There will be several bouncy castles and blow-up games, and there will be the mini putt downtown which will be run by the Summit Youth Centre.”

“Copper City Salloon is going to have the adult portion, and they open at noon,” she said.

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Fundraisers, fun runs, and salmon runs Clockwise from top left: Invermere tots picked up the pace in the Sonshine Terry Fox Run on Thursday, September 26th, raising $630 (photos submitted); Ktunaxa Nation members opened the Columbia Salmon Festival on Saturday, September 28th with drums and dancing (Dan Walton photo); participants enjoyed an interactive display at the festival (Dan Walton photo); a competitive runner tests the annual 12-kilometre Headbanger Trail Challengeon on the Old Coach trail near Radium Hot Springs on Saturday, September 28th (Greg Amos photo).

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Clockwise from top left, this page: Dalan Bedford from Sparwood, left, shapes the rivers within a small-scale ecosystem, as simulations of slowing water are about to teach this group of kids about erosion on the Mainstreams Stream Trailor at the 2013 Columbia Salmon Festival at Kinsmen Beach in Invermere (Dan Walton photo); Windermere Elementary principal Steve Bentley receives a huge pie in the face from top Terry Fox Run student fundraisers at the school (Dan Walton photo); Invermere's Dylan Dainard looks relaxed and confident as he turns into a wooded section of the Old Coach Trail just 1.5 kilometres from the Headbanger Trail Challenge finish line (Greg Amos photo); the Rosie Brown Band entertains the crowd at Kinsmen Beach during the Columbia Salmon Festival (Dan Walton photo); runner Bryan Chubb from Big Lake Ranch (near Williams Lake, B.C.) gets an eyeballing from the Bighorn sheep who laid casually near the start and finish line throughout the Headbanger Trail Challenge on Saturday (Greg Amos photo).

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Sports

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Rockies bring home one point after two road games ing period, the Bruins were first on the board with a power play goal five minutes into the second. Halfway through dan@invermerevalleyecho.com the period, Bradly Palumbo tied it up for Columbia Valley, but a late-period The Rockies returned to Invermere penalty gave the Bruins a go-ahead goal with a tie and a loss after a tough week- before the second intermission.

Ten minutes into the third, the Bruins end on the road.

On Friday, September 27th, the Rock- doubled their lead with another goal. As ies were in Grand Forks to take on the the clock was winding down, the RockBorder Bruins. After a scoreless open- ies found themselves on the penalty kill with five minutes remaining in the game. While killing a penalty, Ryan Henderson gave the MaxWell Realty Invermere Rockies life with a shorthanded goal, bringing the deficit to one.

Less than a minute later, a hit to the head put the Rockies on another penalty kill, with only 3:12 left in the third period. But exactly 250-341-7600 two minutes of play after his first connect@geoffhill.ca shorthanded goal, Henderson did Invermere-RealEstate.com it again and tied the game at 3 – 3.

Both teams had man-advantages during the two five-minute Friendly, 2013 overtime periods, but neither was 1988 Affordable & able to capitalize and the game ended in a draw. Brody Nelson Walkable was in net for the Rockies and ALLEY • Driving Range • Putting stopped 39 of 42 shots after 70 Greens • Pro Shop • minutes of play.

“They outworked us for 45 minutes of the game, and we managed 2013 to play hard the last few and got 8 8 19 lucky with a tie,” general manager Ross Bidinger told The Valley Echo.

Saturday took the Rockies south of the border, as Columbia Valley played the Spokane Braves.

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CRAIG LINDSAY/GRAND FORKS GAZETTE photo Grand Forks forward Connor Gross slips on the puck while attempting a shot last Friday. The Rockies played the Border Bruins to a 3-3 tie, thanks to two shorthanded goals from Ryan Henderson.

The red lamp was lit only once during the second period, when the Braves scored while the Rockies were down a man, leaving Columbia Valley in a 3 – 0 pit.

But the Rockies were ready to take back the game as soon as the third period was underway. The Rockies were on the board within the first two minutes of the third with a goal from Jayson Cannell.

The clock ticked down as the Rockies became increasingly desperate to score.

With 4:20 to go, Ryan Henderson scored his third of the weekend and brought the team to within one. Unfortunately, efforts of a pulled goalie yielded no results and the game ended with a 3 – 2 Rockies loss. Justin Miller was in net for Columbia Valley and blocked 35 of the 38 shots he faced.

“Both goalies played fine — goaltending wasn’t the issue,” said Mr. Bidinger. “What happened was we didn’t put in a 60-minute effort.”

Penalties remained a constant theme throughout the game, with 81 penalty minutes and four misconducts handed out in total.

“It’s a hard place to play because there are so many penalties they call (in the U.S.) and you just don’t know what’s getting called,” he said.

If the players aren’t ready to put the excessive penalty calls behind them, they end up worrying about that rather than playing hockey, Mr. Bidinger said, and that’s what happened on Saturday, “We should have had four points this weekend, not one,” added Mr. Bidinger.

“The disappointment is huge.”

He said the Rockies have to work on getting off to a good start and playing the full 60 minutes.

Columbia Valley’s next game is on Friday against Nelson. Their next home game is the following Friday, October 11th, when Kimberley comes to town.

Next Home Game VS. KIMBERLEY DYNAMITERS Friday, October 11th 7:30 p.m.

CELEBRATING 35 YEARS IN THE KIJHL!

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World-reknowned icemaker lays curling sheet in Invermere

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CURLING CENTRE Registration and Open House Thursday, October 3rd • 7 p.m. at the Invermere & District Curling Club.

Snacks and refreshments available.

Come and bring your curling friends.

Windermere District Farmers’ Institute

Abattoir Fundraising Auction

Saturday, October 5, 2013 At the Windermere Saddle Club Riding Area at the Invermere Crossroads - beside the feed club

Auctioneer: Tex Lortscher 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.:

Viewing of concept plan for the Agricultural Park Pick up/ fill out / hand in “Name the Park” forms Viewing of auction items Musical entertainment & Cowboy Poetry 11:00 a.m.:

DAN WALTON/echo photo Eight icemakers from across the Kootenays had a clinic from one of the best last week, as BJ Gagnon of Smart Ice gave a four-day clinic while laying down this season's ice sheet at the Invermere Curling Rink.

DAN WALTON dan@invermerevalleyecho.com

Invermere's curling rink was laid by the best of the best last week while aspiring ice aces learned the tricks of the trade.

During a four-day course from September 23rd through 26th, BJ Gagnon, the owner of Smart Ice, was at the Invermere and District Curling Club to install the ice for the upcoming season, while giving lessons of finesse to eight less experienced ice makers.

"People from Invermere, Castlegar, Fernie — all over the Kootenays — are bettering their skills as ice technicians and becoming certified to make better quality ice for the curlers," he said to The Valley Echo.

Mr. Gagnon's grandfather and father were both ice technicians, and his son now owns the family business of Smart Ice, as BJ said he's now in the process of retiring slowly.

DAN WALTON/echo photo Ice makers picked up a few secrets to making perfect ice during the clinic.

Auction (payment by cash or cheque only) Immediately after the auction:

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His skills remain in demand on a world-class level — We are asking for your donation of auction items: earlier this week, Mr. Gagnon flew to South Korea to preBring your items to the Saddle Club Riding Arena on Friday, pare their curling rink for their nation championship. The October 4, from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., or drop them off at the Town & winner of that tournament will represent South Korea in Country Feed Store during store hours.

Sochi, Russia during the 2014 Olympics.

For more information, contact Hedi Trescher at He explained the importance of the close attention to 250-346-3227 or brisco@winkwireless.ca detail in his work, as he is responsible for preparing a surface that is critical to the success of top-level curlers.

"Curling is aesthetics,” he said.

“It has to be very nice and clean – this will end up absolutely perfect in the eyes of ice technicians."

He joked that the goal of Smart If your broker no longer offers Wawanesa Ice is to make the losers of Insurance products and you would like to curling matches have a smile. continue insuring with Wawanesa, And he said he appreciated the local ambition to create great ice.

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DESNEIGES PROFILI PO Box 159, Canal Flats, B.C. V0B 1B0 Phone: 250-349-5462 Fax: 250-349-5460 village@canalflats.ca

PERMISSIVE TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR 2014 Applications may be submitted by organizations which might be eligible for a Permissive Tax Exemption at the Municipal Office, 8866 Grainger Road.

A Permissive Tax Exemption is a means for Council to support organizations within the community which further council’s objectives of enhancing quality of life and delivering of services economically. A Permissive Tax Exemption is strictly at the discretion of the Village of Canal Flats Council.

The application are for a full or partial tax exemption for 2014 property taxes as per regulations set out in the Community Charter.

To be eligible, nature of the organization must be: • Not for profit organization • Charitable or philanthropic oranization • An athletic or service club or association • Partner of the municipality by agreement under s.225 of the Community Charter • Other local authority • Organization eligible under s.220 statutory exemption (eg public worship, senior home) Deadline for the receipt of applications is October 8, 2013 Please call our office at 250-349-5462 if you require any additional information.

Brian Woodward Director of Finance

Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy

On Wednesday, October 9th, buy your local newspaper from a volunteer on the street. Your donation goes directly to a literacy program in your community. Join the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy and Black Press to promote, celebrate and support literacy initiatives in your community.

The Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) is respected locally and beyond for our leadership in community-based literacy programs, but this success could not have been possible without the partnerships that exist across the region. Partnerships are essential to the work we do and the most effective have been a result of a few key ingredients.

First, an issue drives communities to seek solutions and participation from traditional and nontraditional partners. Second, a working relationship based on mutual respect, collaboration and open communication must be established among partners. Third, the acknowledgement of a shared goal and the steps to achieve that goal must be identified. These ingredients become the beliefs and values of the partnership and create a forward path to change.

Across the region, partnerships are working to support literacy initiatives. Regionally, CBAL

partners with Selkirk College, College of the Rockies, Okanagan College and College of New Caledonia to support adult literacy initiatives.

As a result, more adults are able to participate in learning opportunities in non-traditional settings. These programs support the development of parenting, life, workplace and academic skills.

Locally, CBAL programs are partnering daily to deliver programs. Not only does CBAL partner with colleges, but we partner with school districts, libraries and other community organizations. Visit cbal.org to see what is happening in your community.

One of the greatest partnerships that have developed from the communities is the community literacy planning committee. This committee focuses on identifying challenges and issues concerning literacy and sharing resources and information. We also focus our efforts on creating a healthy learning community. This committee demonstrates that working together is essential in achieving what we cannot do alone.

You can make a difference in your local community. Participate in the Reach a Reader campaign by purchasing a paper on Wednesday, October 9th, volunteering to sell papers, or simply spreading the word as a campaign champion.

To get involved, contact The Valley Echo or Katie Andruschuk, Windermere Valley Community Literacy Coordinator at kandruschuk@cbal.org .

3RD ANNUAL REACH A READER EVENT Wednesday, October 9

The Valley Echo and the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy are partnering on the 3rd annual Reach a Reader event for Invermere.

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Buy a Paper & Make a Difference The Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) and The Valley Echo are raising funds to support literacy programs. Buy a paper from one of our volunteers on October 9th to make a difference in our community. All funds raised will go to support local literacy programs.

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Answer to September 25:

Horoscope First Week of October ARIES A blue mood is nothing to worry about, Aries. It is just your body telling you that you may need to slow down a bit. Take heed and you’ll recharge in no time.

TAURUS Taurus, you are beginning a contemplative phase of life right now, but you won’t have to sacrifice your social life to do so.

Take a few days off from socializing and then return.

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GEMINI Try to avoid any deep conversations or controversial topics this week, Gemini. Right now it’s best if you focus on more trivial matters and enjoy yourself.

CANCER Cancer, give yourself more time to figure everything out if you are feeling indecisive about someone. Don’t forge ahead without feeling entirely comfortable with the person.

LEO Leo, don’t drop everything you’re working on to address a developing issue at home. Others can handle the situation just as well as you, so keep your focus on preexisting tasks at hand.

VIRGO Virgo, listen to friends and family members when they encourage you to try something new this week. Trust your instincts, as they seldom turn you in the wrong direction.

LIBRA You have no time for gossip this week, Libra.

Your plate is already full at work and at home, so avoid getting caught up in anything that compromises your focus.

SCORPIO Scorpio, though it may feel like others are flying past you while you’re slowly plodding along, eventually things will even out and you’ll end up where you need to be.

SAGITTARIUS Create some plausible plans for the future this week, Sagittarius. Keep a journal to help you keep track of your ideas and make sense of your plans.

CAPRICORN Capricorn, your generosity finds you devoting much of your time tending to the needs of others this week. Enjoy your time helping others and don’t be afraid to accept their gratitude.

AQUARIUS Don’t get too hung up if your week is all work and little play. While your schedule might be hectic in the coming days, some relaxation time will arrive this weekend.

PISCES Pisces, make the most of new opportunities that present themselves this week. The effort you put in will pay off in due time.

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Education — its value and its cost

There was a time when everyone agreed that education was worth it. The money spent to get it was soon earned back. The difference between the earning power for high school grads, trade school grads and university grads could be shown quite clearly in a simple chart. Higher levels of education meant higher levels of income.

Now, nothing is easy, and education, even more than most things, is filled with more possibilities and conflicting ideas. If it was only money at issue, that’s comparatively easy, even now. But there’s more to it than just the kind of job the graduate does. Deciding what you like to do is also a big part of this. Sometimes, it’s level of pay or ease and speed of finding work that makes the difference. A university education is still most likely to pay best. Every study shows that. But even that’s getting confusing. For example, it’s not possible to get a position as a full park warden without a degree - and that degree better be relevant!

Engineers are among the highest paid - but only in some kinds of work. In most places, computer engineers find jobs more easily than civil engineers.

Nor is it easy to find the information you need nowadays, if you want to make an informed decision. The workplace - its location, its ease of access and the kind of work demanded, the pay you get — all are factors. It’s easier for a civil engineer to get work in northern or difficult (read: cold) locations, northern oilfields, building northern roads or in heavy oil.

Right now, anyone who really wants a job can get one, but you may not like it or its location. It may be difficult work, in bad working environments, or not what you really want to do. It may be in an industry you don’t like, but the jobs and the basics are avail-

able if you are willing.

The cost of education is growing - a big factor. The fact is, most post-secondary students carry large-tohuge debt-loads for many years. Current trends show this is only going to get bigger. The consequences will grow. That’s a big factor in many decisions.

The good news is that there are tools to help, both in ensuring the money is available and in using it wisely. These tools will grow more common and more available in the future.

As with all advice you will receive, the use of the professional knowledge of another person, or many people, is both necessary and ever more valuable.

So, as with all financial goals, the best way to save for higher education is by working and planning with your advisor. The earlier you start, the easier the final process will be. Your advisor can help you sort through the many possible choices you will face and help you make them real.

It’s up to you and your family to decide how to

maintain a balance among the kids you have in addition to the college-bound one. It’s up to you to work with your kids, as well, to help them decide what they want to do in life, and perhaps some of the risks and benefits.

One of the things often forgotten in this process, though, is the financial well-being of the rest of your family, including any dependents you have. You not only have to secure funds for college or university, but you also need to decide what choices you are going to make for the benefit of others for whom you are responsible.

Where do your child’s education funds come from? What is necessary to give up to ensure it’s available? If you have to give up some “toys,” it’s one thing, but what if you have to live differently so education is possible? Will your family have enough? Are scholarships or bursaries available to help?

What about grandparents or other family members who want to help? Is help available from your employer? And what if you have more than one family member interested in a stint at college or university?

We’re right now at the start of a new academic year and kids are going back to school.

There’s a lot to consider, just paying attention to that. But it’s also a good time to think about bigger questions.

Sorting out your finances is not a high item on most priority lists, particularly when it’s becoming more and more difficult, and the answers to the questions you have are also getting more complex. However, if a degree is going to cost between $50,000 and $100, 000 within ten years, most of us are going to need to do some serious planning!

If you are thinking about this, perhaps we can help put the framework together and get it started.

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Susan Engelbracht passed away peacefully with family by her side after a long and courageous battle with cancer on Friday, September 20th, 2013 Invermere, BC, at the age of 69.

Sue was born April 7th, 1944 in Vancouver, BC. She was well known by many people in the valley as a long-time school teacher.

Sue came to Invermere when she was 19 to pursue her first teaching job. After more than 30 years she retired from her love of teaching to follow her many passions that included skiing, hiking, curling and travelling. She was also an avid volunteer in the community. One of her greatest joys was spending time with her family, especially her grandkids and all the trips they made to Nanaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house to appreciate her pancakes, the park across from her house and all her silly games!

Sue is remembered and forever loved by her family and many special friends, especially her skiing, curling, hiking and teacher groups. She is survived by her long-time loving companion, Henry â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hankâ&#x20AC;?

Newcomen, her son Ahren (Cynthia), daughter Megan (Jeff), her 4 grandchildren Daniella & Miley Engelbracht and Harrison & Griffin Hubert, and her 3 brothers Rex, Ted and Ron Buckle. She is predeceased by her father and mother Percy & Eleanor Buckle.

Ahren and Megan would like to thank all her friends for their love and support as well as the doctors, nurses and staff at the Invermere and District Hospital.

Sueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 5th at 11:00 am at the Invermere Community Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Ovarian Cancer Canada, Pacific - Yukon Regional Office, #330, 470 - Granville Street, Vancouver, BC, V6C 1V5.

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STEEL BUILDINGS, Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x 40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x 150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Lovely large 2 bdrm suite in Invermere. Very close to downtown and schools. W/D/F/S $650 + util. Jeff 250-688-1105

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: it’s that simple.

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

Help Wanted

Need Cash? Own A Vehicle? Borrow Up To $25,000 Snapcarcash.com

1-855-653-5450

Home Improvements FLOORING SALE Over 300 Choices Lowest Prices Guaranteed!

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

Help Wanted

Overnight Delivery in most of BC!

www.kingoffloors.com

1.877.835.6670

Help Wanted

Drivers License Class 1 or 3 with air.

Snowplow experience not required but would be an asset.

As & When Positions for winter months in Cranbrook, Kimberley, Yahk, Invermere Fernie, Sparwood & Jaffray.

Mail or fax resume, including current drivers abstract to: Mainroad East Kootenay Contracting LP 258 Industrial Rd F Cranbrook BC, V1C 6N8 Fax # 250-417-4641

0911611 BC LTD o/a Tim Hortons 496 Highway 93/95 Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K2

Food Counter Attendant

employment o ppo rtu nit y

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Experienced Truck Drivers

Full-time/shift work

Help Wanted

Advertising Sales

The Golden Star has an opening for a part time advertising sales person for our weekly publication.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to explore life in a growing mountain community while gaining experience in a career in sales, this is the position for you. We are looking for a team player who isn’t afraid to take initiative. You will be organized, self-motivated, outgoing, and work well with the public.

This position is perfectly suited for someone who loves to work in a fast-paced environment, and can work well both independently and as part of the team. We prefer an experienced hand, but are willing to train the right candidate.

Preference will be given to candidates with recent and relevant experience.

Resumes with cover letter and references should be forwarded to: Michele LaPointe, Publisher The Golden Star Box 149, 413A 9th Ave. N. Golden, B.C. V0A 1H0 e-mail: publisher@thegoldenstar.net

Nights/overnights/early mornings/weekends $11.05/hour + medical/dental/group benefits.

Apply via email: timhortons.invermere@gmail.com

Black Press is Canada’s largest independent newspaper group with over 100 community, daily and urban papers located in BC, Alberta, Washington State, Hawaii, and Ohio.

Merchandise for Sale

Heavy Duty Machinery

Misc. Wanted

A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53’ in stock.

SPECIAL 44’X40’ Container Shop w/steel trusses $13,800!

Sets up in one day!

40’ Containers under $2500!

Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Misc. for Sale For Sale: Adjustable leisure bed. Invacare twin model. Lifts head & foot and massage feature. Phone 342-6188

Genuine Coin Collector Buyer Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins etc 778-281-0030

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Rentals

Register Online at www.bcdailydeals.com

Apt/Condo for Rent Invermere Centre: 1 bdrm apartment, available immediately, central location, parking at your door, laundry on site, one year lease, N/P, N/S. Call Sharon 250-688-1365

BCDaily

Transportation

Auto Financing

Homes for Rent 4 bdrm, 2 bath, walking distance to downtown, schools, hospital, NS, W/D, DW, MW, references, $1,250 plus utilities, invermerehomerentals@gmail.com, 250-3411650, Oct 1st .

We’re on the net at www.bcclassified.com

Houses For Sale

Houses For Sale

For sale in Wilmer

4 bedroom, one bathroom house on larger lot, 110 ft. by 240 ft. (8 Wilmer lots) has an established garden, dog kennel, and storage sheds.This property is unique with a fantastic view of the Columbia Valley Wetlands. Located in a very peaceful corner of the Valley. Lots of room for a family, and perfect for avid gardeners!

Call Wendy at 250-342-1539 or 250-342-8316

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

1-800-961-7022

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

Career Opportunities

l Top local jobs! www.localwork.ca blackpress.ca ◾ metroland.com

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

Sunday, October 6th 9:30 a.m.

Bacon, Friends & Faith (All Ages Welcome) 10:30 a.m.

Worship at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere.

7:00 p.m.

Worship at St. Peter’s, Windermere.

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 5 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, October 6th 10:30 a.m.

Worship And Life Instruction, “Only GOD Is Triune AND One” …

Pastor Trevor ministering.

“K.I.D.S.” Church, for children Age 3 to Grade 1; and Grades 2-5, during the Morning Service.

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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NEWS

vehicle (from Calgary)," he added.

Throughout 2013, busy this year — "With the affordsales across the we had some great ability we can offer, Columbia Valley have weather, and people we're seeing younger been up in all months were out vacationing buyers and younger except for February in the valley again,” families coming into said Mr. Benson. the market; they're and March.

The biggest increas- "The other factor is looking at getting reces in sales percent- Phoenix, and buying reational properties.” ages came in the cat- property in the U.S.; Condominiums egory of homes worth that has quietened and townhomes in up to $400,000, as down as well. I don't the valley had an declining lot values think people are unexpectedly strong have driven falling doing that as much, September, with 17 prices for affordable with prices going up units sold before the family homes, and there.” month was through, “The main factor reversing the trend oversupply has led to a continuous down- is our proximity; it's from previous years ward slide in prices very convenient to in which September be two and a half or sales declined drasfor condominums.

"The valley was three hours away by tically.

There were one, two and four units sold in previous Septembers.

"It's a bit surprising to us as well," said Mr. Benson. "It may be that people are recreating in the summertime, seeing on the Internet and GREG AMOS/ECHO PHOTO through our marLakeshore development continued on Lake Windermere amidst keting the price other positive real estate news this summer.

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point of properties, and moving forward on their purchase.

Typically it dives off in September, but that certainly wasn't the case this year."

The sales figures are especially hopeful for Radium Hot Springs, "just by virtue of the number of condos that are there," said Mr. Benson. While the inventory of condominiums listed remains high at 277, it's come down from 293 in August 2012 and 297 the previous August.

With the number of total listings in the valley currently sitting at about 900, down from 1,008 last September and 990 in September 2011, the gap between listings and sales is narrowing.

"With the inventory numbers going down slightly, and sales increasing, I suspect over the next year or two, we'll hopefully

come into more of a balanced market," he said. "Market data would suggest we're near that point; prices are pretty close to being at the bottom."

"In Cranbrook and the West Kootenays, the market is still sluggish," added Mr. Benson. "Our market didn't experience that this year; we had a good surge of activity.

We're not seeing price increases persay on properties, because of our high invetory, but as we get into more of a balanced market, hopefully we'll start to see some modest increases in property values."

Numbers from the Landcor Data Corporation, a B.C. real estate analyst, show there were 991 sales in the Kootenays as a whole in April through June this year, down from 1,056 sales over the same period in 2012.

Average condo-

minium prices in the region dropped from $189,091 last year to $166,460 in this year's second quarter. The average

detached home in Kootenays was worth $270,216 earlier this year, up slightly from $268,156 over the same period in 2012.

seniors of the Columbia Valley are invited to All Seniors

The 19th Annual Harvest Tea David Thompson Secondary School (DTSS) Friday, October 4th 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Join us for tea and coffee, delicious food, and great conversation.

Please call 250-342-9213 ext. 110

by October 3rd to reserve your seat.

This event is hosted by the Cook Training Class and is complimentary to seniors of the Columbia Valley

Regional District of East Kootenay Be part of the community Be part of the excitement Be part of our team

Be A Volunteer Firefighter!

Columbia Valley Fire & Rescue is now recruiting and seeking both men & women of all ages to join.

It’s flexible, family-friendly, and fun!

The CV Fire & Rescue covers the Edgewater, Panorama, Windermere, and Fairmont areas.

Drop by your local Fire Hall, or check out the Facebook page, Columbia Valley Fire & Rescue, for more information.

Columbia Valley Fire & Rescue Service 250-342-6214

We are feeling... F L U S H E D !

Water System Flushing

Windermere, Holland Creek, Timber Ridge and Edgewater The Regional District of East Kootenay will be doing its annual water system and fire hydrant flushing throughout the month of September.

Users in Windermere, Holland Creek, Timber Ridge and Edgewater may notice temporary water discolouration for a short period of time.

If there is any discolouration of water, please run your cold water taps until the water is clear.

For more information on the flushing program, contact: Joel Bilodeau RDEK Senior Operator jbilodeau@rdek.bc.ca 1-250-342-0063

Regional District of East Kootenay www.rdek.bc.ca • info@rdek.bc.ca • 1-888-478-7335

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Serving the Valley

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• CAA approved automotive repair •

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

250-347-9726 7507 Main

Sholinder & MacKay

Septic Tank Pumping Portable Toilet Rentals

Sand & Gravel

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

To advertise, call: 250-341-6299

Complete line of aggregate products for construction and landscaping Office:

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

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

Call Angela to book a spot in Serving the Valley!

Advertise your business in Serving the Valley.

Angela Krebs

250-341-6299 • 250-341-5216

Call 250-341-6299 to inquire about this space.

advertising@invermerevalleyecho.com

QUALITY AUTO SERVICE YOU CAN TRUST

DCS Plumbing • 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

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

Lake Auto Service

• Plumbing, Repair and Installation • Drain Lines • Hot Water Tanks

ALL MAKES • ALL MODELS AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS OPEN MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8:30 A.M. - 5:30 P.M.

• Over 30 years experience • 24 hour emergency service • Seniors’ Discount

Main Street • Downtown Invermere 250-342-9310

250-341-8501 The WaTer & air Company!

Call us to advertise in this spot!

Water Treatment: filtration and purification Furnace and Duct cleaning

250-341-6299

Purify the water you drink and the air you breathe!

Kerry Colonna

250-342-5089

Located in the Diamond Heating & Spa building in Athalmer

Sales ~ Service ~ Installation

UNIVERSAL DOORS & EXTERIORS

to give your business maximum exposure for your advertising dollar?

Arnold Scheffer

Call 250-341-6299

250-342-6700

for more information.

unidoorext@live.ca unidoorext.ca

Industrial ~ Commercial ~ Residential

READY MIX CONCRETE • 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)