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President of the Windermere District Farmers’ Institute Brian McKersie (left), along with Ministry of Agriculture regional agrobiologist Darrell Smith (centre) and Farmers’ Institute secretary Peter Trescher hold the Century Farm Award presented to the institute at the Summer Agri Fair on Sunday, July 27th in recognition of its vibrant 100-year history.

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Council salaries to be reviewed in Invermere, Radium STEVE HUBRECHT steve@invermerevalleyecho.com Councillors in two of the valley’s municipalities may see their salaries change soon, with both the village of Radium Hot Springs and the District of Invermere setting up review committees on the matter this fall.

Both municipalities will look for citizen volunteers to form the committees (usually between three and five people), which will make a recommendation on what, if any, pay increase council members should get. The councils will then vote on the recommendations.

“Legally and officially there are no parameters at all on council pay, and it’s one of the few things councils are allowed to vote on that is a direct conflict of interest,” said Invermere mayor Gerry Taft. “They (the committee) usually compare our wages with those of elected officials in similar sized towns, then look

at the workload those councillors have Radium may only have a year-round compared with our workload and then population of roughly 750 people, but use that to make the recommendation.” it has infrastructure in place to serve Taft added that some B.C. communi- 5,000 people since the village often acties give municipal councillors extreme- commodates that many people during ly high pay, given the work involved summer weekends. in the job, while some give municipal “We are unique in that regard,” he said. councillors extremely low pay. The The committees are formed every sevcommittee usually eral years, usually in a discounts these outmunicipal election year Legally and liers when determin(such as this current officially, there ing the average pay, year). Both Invermere are no parameters at all and Radium councils he said.

Radium Hot Springs on council pay. typically vote on the GERRY TAFT, MAYOR committee recommenfollows an extremely DISTRICT OF INVERMERE similar process, acdation just prior to the cording to Village election, with the idea of Radium chief administrative officer being that the old council is voting on Mark Read. the incoming council’s pay.

“It’s important for the committee to “We try to separate it a bit, by having get a sense of the degree of activity that the old council vote on the salaries of the occurs in the municipality, since that af- new council, so it’s not quite as direct as fects the pressure and responsibilities one council voting on its own wages,” of councillors,” said Read, adding that said Taft, adding the current Invermere

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council pay includes a two or three per cent cost-of-living increase each year.

“That seems to be a bit less controversial than doing no increase for three years and then doing a big increase,” he said.

The Village of Canal Flats has not gone through a similar process, according to Canal Flats chief administrative officer Brian Woodward. Canal Flats council pay was voted on in 2004 and includes a two per cent cost-of-living increase each year, but has not changed since.

“Nobody’s doing it for the money.

There’s no pension, there’s no benefits, there’s no health plan,” said Taft. “The pay really just offsets the loss of income from other jobs that councillors have, because they must attend meetings or functions.”

The four Invermere councillors each make $12,144 per year in renumeration, while Invermere mayor Gerry Taft makes $20,240.

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NHL player involved in Windermere cyclist crash

Dan Walton dan@invermerevalleyecho.com NHL defenceman Cory Sarich was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle while cycling along Windermere Loop Road on Tuesday, July 22nd.

The Columbia Valley RCMP were contacted around 9:30 a.m. near the water treatment plant in Windermere.

A Ford F-350 had driven over Mr. Sarich, causing injuries which resulted in an ambulance ride to the Invermere and District Hospital before an airlift to Calgary.

The RCMP have not decided whether or not to charge the driver as the accident is still under investigation, though Cpl. Grant Simpson said alcohol was not a factor.

According to Cpl. Simpson, Cory Sarich dressed in his Calgary Flames uniform. the collision occurred on a

Photo credit: Wikipedia gradual hill where Mr. Sarich was riding along a left hand curve “at a fairly high rate of speed and may have been obscured by tall grass.”

The driver, travelling in the opposite direction, was possibly visually obstructed by the glare of sun, Cpl. Simpson said, reiterating that the investigation is still ongoing. “[Thanks] to everyone for their support in regards to my accident,” reads a post from Mr. Sarich’s Twitter account. “I am blessed to be here and will most likely make a full recovery.”

Mr. Sarich spent part of his professional hockey career in Calgary, playing 377 games for the Flames between 2007 and 2013. He is currently an Unrestricted Free Agent and played most recently with the Colorado Avalanche.

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The district has a year-round population of about 3,000 people.

In Golden, which has a year-round population of 3,700, the mayor makes $20,292 a year and councillors make $10,146.

Of similar-sized communities in the Kootenay and Boundary regions, Rossland, with a population of about 3,500, pays its mayor $11,797 and councillors $6,016; Grand Forks with a population of 3,000 pays its mayor $21,700 and councillors $16,275; and Creston with about 5,000 people, pays its mayor $22,695 and its councillors $11,682.

For comparison sake, looking just north of Golden along the Trans Canada Highway and down Highway 93/95 south from Invermere, two communities with about twice the population of either Invermere or Golden do not pay their elected officials salaries twice as high. In Revelstoke, with 7,000 people, the mayor makes about $28,000 a year and councillors make around $14,000 a year. In Kimberley, which also has a population of about 7,000 people, the mayor makes $25,854 a year and councillors receive $12, 927.

Remuneration for councillors in Radium, with its year-round population of 750, is significantly less, with councillors making $3,966 and Radium mayor Dee Conklin making $6,488. In Canal Flats, which also has a population of about 700 people, mayor Ute Juras makes $6,095 and councillors earn $3,658.

Only two other incorporated communities in the Kootenay region have similar populations to Radium and Canal Flats — Greenwood (in the Boundary area, near Grand Forks) — which makes the claim as Canada’s smallest incorporated city with slightly fewer than 700 people — pays its mayor $7,800 a year while councillors make $5,400; and the village of New Denver, with a population slightly more than 500 people, where the mayor makes $5,000 a year and councillors make $2,750.

For the valley’s fourth incorporated community, Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municipality with zero population, mayor Greg Deck makes $4,583, while the two councillors each earn $3,055.

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Macdonald shifts to energy and mines portfolio ALEX COOPER Revelstoke Times Review Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Norm Macdonald was given a new role as critic for energy and mines in NDP leader John Horgan’s new shadow cabinet.

“I’d been doing forestry, which I very much enjoyed for five years, but I think it’s time now to learn other things,” said Macdonald in an interview with the Times Review.

Macdonald had been the critic for forests, lands and natural resource operations since 2009.

Horgan, who was acclaimed leader of the NDP in May, announced his shadow cabinet in a news release last Wednesday (July 23rd) morning. The shadow cabinet is divided into two sectors — one for the economy, and one for stronger communities. Macdonald is part of the economic sector team.

Macdonald’s main focus will be on mining policy.

He said that, like his work in forestry, he will be focused on holding the government to account on what is happening to the land base. He brought up the recent landmark Supreme Court ruling that granted the Tsilhquot’in First Nation title over its land.

“The Tsqilhquot’in ruling raises lots of questions that the government has to understand and deal intelligently with,” he said. “Our role as the opposition is to push the government to work hard on these issues and to do the work they need to do to solve problems for Norm Macdonald these people.

“There’s no doubt that anything on the land base requires a sophisticated approach from government and the people on the ground who will do the work.”

Macdonald will also be in charge of working on overall energy policy, said Horgan. He will be working with Adrian Dix, the critic for BC Hydro, Bruce Ralston, the critic for natural gas development, and George Heyman, the critic for green economy and technology.

“When I was sitting down to see how I would parse out the area that I just represented over seven or eight years, it struck me the best course of action based on my experience was to make sure we had

people singularly focused on elements of energy policy so they could do a better job of dismantling the mess the Liberals have made of it,” said Horgan, who was the critic for energy and mines prior to becoming party leader.

Macdonald said both natural gas and BC Hydro policy fascinate him. “There’s so much there that has been said that doesn’t stand up to scrutiny, but the premier seems to be getting away with it for the most part so far, so we’ll see if we can push her on that,” he said.

He said he’s looking forward to working with his colleagues on the portfolio and sharing his expertise with others. “If you’re working with somebody, you both share the excitement of something significant,” he said.

The shift will see Macdonald pitted against Bill Bennett, the MLA for East Kootenay and Minister of Energy and Mines, who he has sparred with many times in the legislature. Macdonald said he is looking forward to going up against his East Kootenay rival. “On one issue after another we’ve battled and I certainly am excited about the prospect to add to that,” he said.

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Garbage collection and signage developments dominate Village of Radium council DAN WALTON dan@invermerevalleyecho.com Some stratas in the Village of Radium Hot Springs are without dumpsters, and tourists often have a vacation’s-worth of garbage to dump by the end of the week, so at the regular council meeting on Wednesday, July 23rd, Radium council flirted with the idea of arranging a weekly garbage bin service. Should it come into effect, the service would allow anybody to access a dumpster for one day of the week, but no firm details — such as location and times — were yet decided upon.

The concern was raised as some businesses have complained about garbage that they didn’t produce filling up their dumpsters.

“We’re not sure if we’re chasing down a couple of complaints or if it’s a common problem amongst everyone in Radium,” said councillor Ron Verboom.

In order for the village to get a better idea of the scope of the problem, residents will be surveyed on the topic later on, an initiative that has been left in the hands of village staff who will decide how to reach out. Worried that providing a regular service could run amok, Verboom believes an awareness campaign may be the best solution, by advertising to the public the location of the transfer station located on Highway 95, ten kilometres north of Radium.

“The problem is, once you provide a service like that, people will become used to it being there and they’ll all just leave any type of garbage,” he said. “And inherent with that type of system, people would leave any type of garbage — things that are unsightly; mat-

tresses, old TVs.” Mayor Dee Conklin cited the Fairmont Hot Springs transfer station (as pictured in the July 25th issue of The Pioneer) as a worry of what could happen.

“But this is an issue that will likely be handled by the next council,” she said.

Signs Two new signs have been erected on Main Street to welcome motorists entering Radium, which Mr. Verboom commended, but he would like to see both sides utilized. A suggestion by chief administrative officer Mark Read for a mural to fill the void was well received.

Another new welcome sign is situated on the eastern limits to greet motorists travelling through Kootenay National Park, featuring interchangeable lettering to promote what’s currently going on in Radium.

Visitors’ Centre Wendy Booth, Area F director for the Regional District of East Kootenay, made a pitch at the beginning of the meeting to streamline visitor centres throughout the valley. Her vision is for one or two centres to represent all of the valley, rather than having many municipalities fund their own visitor service. No decisions were made on the issue, but Booth’s proposal seemed to be well-received.

“Everybody for many years has talked about trying to get sustainable funding for the visitors’ centre,” said Conklin.

She said details still need to be ironed out, but believes that Booth’s proposal will receive support in Radium.

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Invermere council says no carnival in public space Steve Hubrecht steve@invermerevalleyecho.com

Invermere council received a letter from a kid requesting more playground equipment, declined to provide public space in town for a circus without animals and received three letters from library advocates about the future involvement of the Invermere library in the new multi-use centre, during its most recent council meeting.

The letter requesting more playground equipment at the July 22nd council meeting was written on a piece of blue construction paper and asked Invermere mayor Gerry Taft if he would consider getting construction workers to build a swing set “with a big hole in the top (of the swing) and two in the bottom, so you can stick your legs through” at both Kinsmen Beach and at James Chabot provincial park.

The letter appears to possibly have been written for the youngster by an adult, but was likely signed with kid’s own initials, H.J. Invermere chief administrative office Chris Prosser pointed out that, to meet safety standards, swings sets require space around them equivalent to three times the height of the swing set, meaning that although a swing set on its own may not be so large, it occupies quite a lot of space in a given playground.

“We’ll keep this (letter) in mind when we talk about parks in the future,” said Taft.

Dr. Von Houligan’s Carnival of Calamities submitted an application to use public space in Invermere at the council meeting. Councillors voted unanimously

to direct the carnival organizers to instead look at using a large tract of private property in the district, such as the one beside the Curling Centre, used for the bullriding event.

“That’s the most appropriate place for it,” said councillor Paul Denchuk.

Several councillors commented on the lack of detailed information about the event.

“The website for it is pretty sparse,” said Taft.

The carnival organizers describe their event as a circus without animals, have an 80-foot (24-metre) by 100-foot (30-metre) tent and advertise balance artists, escape artists, mimes, jugglers, stilt walkers, characters and clowns, fire performers, magicians and illusionists among their attractions.

Council received three letters — from Friends of the Library, Connie Watson and Susan Webster — expressing opinion to the effect that the Invermere library should be included in the new multi-use centre. The letters were all written and dated prior to the the June 24th multi-use centre committee meeting, at which it became apparent that neither the library nor the Valley Fitness Centre would be able to fit in the multi-use centre’s first phase. During the June 24th meeting committee members decided that representatives from both organizations should still be part of the committee (in non-voting capacities) and that planning and designing of the multi-use centre’s second phase (which will include the library and a fitness centre) should be done concurrently with design and planning of the first phase, with the understanding that there is not enough money for construction of the second phase until some point in the future.

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Doubts linger on province’s third try at minimum pricing Jeff Nagel Black Press

The province has adjusted its new minimum prices for alcohol in the wake of criticism over the rollout of new rules allowing “happy hour” discounts.

A new category for draft beer creates a minimum charge of $12 for a 60-ounce pitcher – down from $15 previously announced – or $0.20 per ounce for large volumes over 50 ounces instead of $0.25, which still applies to smaller glasses and pints.

“Upon reviewing B.C.’s minimum prices, we realized they weren’t on par with consumers’ expectations and we took action to find a fair compromise that still upholds B.C.’s high standards for health and safety,” said MLA John Yap, who heads the province’s liquor policy reforms.

The new regulations let bars and restaurants charge lower prices for selective times or occasions, but forced some low-price establishments to raise prices to match the new minimums.

That will still be the case for pints in some locales – bars that had charged less than $5 must raise their prices to that minimum for 20 ounces.

The province has also increased the minimum price for spirits from $2 to $3 per ounce.

Addictions experts had called for higher minimum pricing to reduce health and safety risks to drinkers.

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NICOLE TRIGG editor@invermerevalleyecho.com Awarded by the provincial government, Century Farm Awards honour agricultural organizations that have been active for a century or longer, as well as pioneers whose farms and ranches have been in families for 100 years or more.

A new recipient of the award, the valley’s Windermere District Farmers’ Institute and Livestock Association (WDFI) was incorporated in 1914 as the Windermere Farmers’ Institute — Incorporation #91 with membership fees set at 50 cents. But it wasn’t until 1973 that the institute acquired the 20-acre fairground property that was the site of Sun-

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ment-sized plot tucked away in the back of the property against a treeline with Mount Nelson towering in the background — is inconspicuous, to say the least.

The Century Farm Awards honour,combined with the start of the abattoir’s construction have now caught the interest of Beef in BC magazine (touted as the official voice of the cattle industry in the province), which plans to feature the WDFI’s achievements as a local success story in an upcoming issue.

Ideally, this Summer Fair was less a one-off event and more the start to a new valley tradition.The smell of hay, the relaxed ranch atmosphere, and the love of the land exuded by the fair organizers and vendors was about as refreshing as a cool dip in the lake.

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day’s Summer Agri Fair.

The presentation of a Century Farm Award was just one of the many features of the sixhour event. Though the low turnout left several vendors disappointed, a special treat was in store for those who did take time to tromp through the hay field under the hot sun to explore the various booths, sample many tasty treats and become acquainted with farm animals that most non-ranchers don’t have the chance to encounter very often. The day also featured a ceremonial ground-breaking (or in farmers’ terms, sod-turning) at the site of the WDFI’s future abattoir.

For a facility that caused so much uproar in its approval and zoning phases, where it will stand in the Agri Park — on a small, apart-

Many steps to fixing Windermere Creek

ecently, I hosted a focus lakeside property owners.

Regional UNDOWN U group meeting to discuss Typically, granting applicapossible funding scenarios for tions (from the federal and mitigation work on Winderprovincial governments) use mere Creek. It has been widely the one-third model. This is reported that there is an inwhere each level of governcreased amount of sediment ment contributes their third. travelling down Windermere Currently, the Regional District Creek over the last few years. of East Kootenay (RDEK) does ENDY The Windermere Creek Assessnot have the mechanism to ment Report mentions there is raise the third locally. a significant amount of sediThe RDEK would need to crement still to come down. What is unknown ate a service area to raise the local third on is how and when this will occur. The report property taxes. Basically, to create the area provides recommendations and actions to would mean drawing lines on the map and limit the impacts of this sediment. In addi- every property within that circle would pay. tion, there would need to be ongoing main- The larger the circle, the less it would be for tenance and monitoring. those in the circle.

The intent was to invite people based on The purpose of the meeting was for me where they lived in relation to the creek. In to hear feedback as to where the lines on total, 26 people attended — property own- the map should go, and how much taxation ers adjacent to the creek, others from lake- is reasonable. side communities, as well non-creekside or I learned that awareness of the situation is

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increasing. There was a general consensus that a service area model, at the very least, used to raise the maintenance costs might be acceptable. There were several comments that the third capital costs could be raised by private fundraising.

As for the next few steps, there are many things that need to occur before we see any work on the creek.Windermere Creek would need to be deemed a project on the RDEK 2015 work plan; a service area would need to be created; (it remains unknown where to draw the circle and how much taxation to raise); a funding program needs to be announced; the RDEK Board would need to decide if this project is a priority and apply; the local third would need to raised, either by taxation or fundraising; and the grant application would need to be successful.

Wendy Booth is the Regional District of East Kootenay Director for Area F and the RDEK board’s vice chair. She can be reached at wndbooth@gmail.com or 250-345-6155.

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Geek ONE It’s a tiny gadget that looks like a pair of glasses, but is actually a heads-up display, micro-movie camera and digital personal assistant all rolled into one. No keyboard — you just talk to it, like Siri. Where’s the display?

It’s in the lens. How does it talk to you with no speaker?

It uses a Bone Conduction Transducer to vibrate your ear bones, right through your skull. Google Glass is not a lot bigger than a regular set of glasses, but it does have a distinct look with the slightly bulky computer stuff and battery jammed into a chip about the size of your finger at the rear of the glasses. It pairs with your iPhone or Android to connect to the internet, so you’ll still need that handy.

When can you buy Google Glass? Currently, Glass is on Sale in the U.S. and U.K. for about $1,500 (CAD), but it’s very much

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still in the beta test phase so there aren’t a lot of apps available. Slide this wearable technology onto your face and you’ll be met with a 640 x 360 display (similar to a 25 -inch monitor eight feet away).

Google Glass 2 was released earlier this year and supports OB adding prescription lenses.

Currently, almost a million units have been sold, with predictions of 20 million in use by about 2018.

How many apps are there in the “Glassware Store”? About 115. OK, that’s not very many, but it is growing quickly as software developers make the transition to GlassWare. Some of the apps include a recipe app (great for when your hands are covered in flour or marinade), Word Lens (translates foreign language signs into your language) and Field Trip, which provides a heads up view of the world around you including history and architecture.

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“You better have a love for the community if you’re going to be an official at that rate — we’re very lucky to have people that are willing. ”

“I think they should be paid more. They’re doing a good job — the mayor should be paid at least $30,000 and the councillors at least $10,000.”

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practice or business pracuman beings desire The UMAN IDE tice on the other. to do the “right” thing.

The “doing” of this idea is Knowing what “right” is, not as easy as it seems at first though, is not easy. We want glance, in either the religious to be right. More than that, or the business-oriented we want other people to see area. There is so much in the us as right. We are willing world to be angry about that to fight and to die for right. looking for the good might For most of us, the urge to RED seem childish.Yet, even in the be right, and to be acknowlmiddle of the worst collapse, edged as right, is important. the sky is still there.

It can be the guiding principle behind cultures, in individuals, or During the Second World War,Viktor Franamong people of a specific generation, kel, a Jewish psychiatrist, was interned and spanning many cultures. When finding suffered years of abuse and starvation by the “right” isn’t possible, devastation and con- Nazis. While hungry and physically emaciated with little hope of survival, he saw a fusion often follow.

However, there is one thing we can always blue butterfly resting on the barbed wire find — some small thing that is right. In just atop the chain link fence that surrounded about every part of the world, there is a ver- the camp. In that moment, his belief in life sion of the same idea. When I was consult- was restored. He survived the camps, being for organizations, we called it Apprecia- come world renowned, and wrote a book tive Inquiry. Look not for what is broken (it’s that influenced many.

As a friend of mine says, Frankel found always nearby); look, instead, for what is something good to praise. He saw beauty, working well, and start from there.

It’s a concept that can be found in an and all things were new. Later, he wrote amazing number of cultures and in an that those who thought otherwise could equal number of religions. The seven take everything from him except his mind; words of the title convey spiritual prac- everything but his ability to see the good tice on one side, and organizational and praise it.

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WEEKLY Beat Have an event you’d like listed? Email it to: production@ invermerevalleyecho. com

JULY 30th - AUGUST 5th 30TH : WEDNESDAY

• 6 p.m.: Hooper-Dooper Workshop: Learn to hula-hoop at the Invermere Public Library. To register, call 250-342-6416.

• 7 - 9 p.m.: Figure Drawing with Cathy Parkes at Pynelogs. Ages 18+, $10 fee at the door. Bring your own drawing / painting supplies.

Call 250-342-4423 for more info.

31ST: THURSDAY

• 5 - 8 p.m.: Downtown Getdown and Evening Market in downtown Invermere. Evening market and live music every Thursday.

• 7 p.m.: Adult Drop-in Ultimate Frisbee, at the DTSS field every Thursday. Free, beginners welcome.

1ST : FRIDAY

er’s Market, downtown Invermere.

Every Saturday.

• 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Ottawa artist Ed Ambros will show new work while creating on-site at Effusion Art Gallery. Visit effusionartgallery.com.

• 12 - 6 p.m.: AIR: Panorama features Artist in Residence. Art show and sale featuring Lynne Grillmair, George Oliver, Cajsa Fredin and Jon Howlett. #3 Mount Brewer View, Panorama. Visit artatpano.com.

• 4 - 9 p.m.: Market on Main, Radium.

• 7 - 9 p.m.: Legend Nights at Lakeshore Resort and Campground.

Listen to Ktunaxa legends as told by a First Nation Elder. Free, open to the public, traditional food available for purchase. Also August 23rd and 30th.

• 7 - 9 p.m.: Valley Forged perform at Music on Main, Radium. Music on Main runs every Friday and Saturday throughout the summer.

• 9 - 11 p.m.: The Lego Movie at Movie in the Park, Pothole Park, Invermere. Free event. Snacks available at the Summit Youth Centre concession. Bring a blanket. Come early for a good seat and to play in the bouncy castle.

or more). Runs Tuesday through Thursday, every week from July 2nd to August 21st.

• 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.: Rocky Mountain Athlete Training Camp. Ages 8 and up, athletic sports background recommended. Runs August 5th - 7th. Activities include hiking, swimming, plyometric training, soccer, gymnastics and trampoline. $120/3 days or $45/ day. Visit nerakmacd.wix.com/ summer-sports-camp. Also runs August 19th - 21st.

• 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Windermere Valley Museum’s Summer Children’s Program: B.G. Hamilton, Historian. Leave your modern devices behind and explore the old ways of communicating. Admission by donation, ages 6-10. To register: 250342-9769, wvmuseum@shaw.ca.

• 6 p.m.: Music on the Patio at Eagle Ranch Resort. Live local musicians perform every Tuesday night from July 8th until August 26th. Visit eagleranchresort.com.

3RD : SUNDAY

• 7 - 9 p.m.: Artist opening at Pynelogs. Feature artist show includes Lynne Grillmair, Pat Bavin, Guy Hobbs, Cat McDiarmid, Christine Wignall, George Oliver and Maegan Stanbury. Show runs until August 17th.

• 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Honing your Photography Skills: A Hike up Mount Bruce with Ryan Bavin. A Wild Nature Tour, hosted by Wildsight.

Visit wildnaturetours.ca.

• 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Pancake Breakfast (9 - 11 a.m.) and Market at the Edgewater Legion. Every Sunday.

• 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Fairmont Farmer’s Market in the Fairmont Village Mall parking lot. Every Sunday.

• 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.: 7th Annual Tour of the Arts outside the historic CP Lodge. Tickets $10, children free with parent. Tickets available at Pynelogs, Meet at Higher Ground (Radium), La Galleria (Fairmont) and at the Invermere Farmer’s Market. Visit columbiavalleyarts.com.

• 1 - 11 p.m.: Invermere Music Fest at the greenspace next to Pynelogs. Featuring The Boom Booms, Harpoonist & Axe Murderer, Kelly Lee Evans and more.

Tickets $45/$50 at the gate. Visit invermeremusicfest.com.

• 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.: Library Summer Reading Club for Gr.1- 4 at the Invermere Public Library. Runs July 4th - August 22nd. Visit invermere. bclibrary.ca.

• 4 - 9 p.m.: Market on Main, Radium. Every Friday.

• 5 - 8 p.m.: Min Ma exhibition at Artym Gallery. Artists will be in attendance. Show continues until August 7th. Check out artymgallery.com.

• 6 - 10 p.m.: Edgewater School Reunion. Includes all students up to the grads of 1970. Continues through Sunday. Events include: Friday evening Wine and Cheese at the Legion, pancake breakfast at the Legion on Saturday and Sunday; Community Hall displays; Coffee and Cake Social, tours of the school, dinner and a dance. Contact Doris Hansen for more info or to register: 250-347-9337.

• 7 - 9 p.m.: Marty & Eli perform at Music on Main, Radium.

• Fairmont Lions Clubs Hole-in-One Challenge, every weekend (Friday 5TH : TUESDAY evening, Saturday and Sunday) • 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.: Adventure from May to September. Hole #8 at Radium. Ages 5-8 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m., Riverside Golf Course. Entry fee $5. Ages 8+ 1 - 3:30 p.m. Registration forms online: radiumhotsprings.

2ND : SATURDAY ca. $5 drop-in fee/child, $25 sum• 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Invermere Farm- mer fee/child, $50 family fee (3

AUGUST 6th - 12th 6TH : WEDNESDAY

8TH : FRIDAY

• 5 - 8 p.m.: Neil Patterson exhibition at Artym Gallery. Artist will be in attendance. Show continues until August 14th. Check out artymgallery.com.

ter targets at James Chabot. August 10th in case of inclement weather.

• 10 a.m. - 5p.m.: Columbia Basin Culture Tour. Free self-guided tour runs both August 9th and 10th throughout the Columbia Basin.

Participating studios in our area include: CastleRock Art Group, Caraway Pottery, Art Heart and Soul, Sandpiper Studios, and the Headwaters Art Society. For more information, visit cbculturetour. com or pick up a tour guide at the Visitor Info Centre.

• 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Edmonton artist Vern Busby will show new work while creating on-site at Effusion Art Gallery. Visit effusionartgallery.com.

10TH : SUNDAY

• 8 a.m. Summer Splash at James Chabot Beach, hosted by Lake Windermere Ambassadors. 8 a.m.: Lake Windermere Open Water Swim at James Chabot Provincial Park. For more info and to register, visit heartoftherockiestri.ca. 10 a.m.: Games, music and edu-tainment. Sand sculpture contest, paddleboard and kayak races, beach volleyball tourney. 12 p.m.: Awards and food. 1 p.m.: Sailing regatta.

• Mini Sporting Clays at the Lake Windermere District Rod & Gun Club. For more info, visit lwdrodgun. com or call 250-341-3254.

• Kelly Hrudey and Friends Charity Golf Classic at Copper Point Golf Club. Opening reception Friday, tournament August 11th at The Point and August 12th at The Ridge.

Visit kelleyhrudeyclassic.com.

HOURS INVERMERE LIBRARY

• Tuesday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

• 7:30 - 11 a.m.: 19th annual Loop • Wednesdays: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. the Lake, presented by the Rotary Club of Invermere. Half marathon RADIUM LIBRARY (7:30 a.m. start), Octogenarian • Tuesday: 6 - 8 p.m.

Event (8 a.m. start), 10km (8:30 • Wednesday - Thursday: a.m. start), and a special Fam1 - 4 p.m. ily award for families running the • Saturday: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. race. Check-in on August 8th at the • Sunday: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Invermere Community Hall. Register online at loopthelake.bc.ca.

WINDERMERE VALLEY MUSEUM • 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Wild Food and • Daily: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Medicinal Plants: A Nature Walk with Kalista Pruden. A Wild Na- NVERMERE HRIFT TORE I T S ture Tour, hosted by Wildsight.

For details and to register, visit • Thursday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

• Friday and Saturday: 1 - 4 p.m. wildnaturetours.ca.

• 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Annual Lakeside ADIUM THRIFT STORE Splashdown at James Chabot beach. R Hangliders and paragliders take off • Thursday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. from Mt. Swansea and land on wa- • Friday and Saturday: 12 - 4 p.m.

9TH : SATURDAY

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VL SUNDAY FUN-DAY On Sunday, July 27th, the Windermere District Farmers’ Institute celebrated 100 years of local agriculture history with the Summer Agri Fair at the Invermere Crossroads, where sheep shearing, horse shoeing, pony rides, delicious vendor treats and more were in store for those wandering through (photos by Nicole Trigg); the Swansea Scramble was back with participants marking their achievement of reaching the top of Mt. Swansea with photographs of the stunning valley view and a well-deserved water break (photos by Jenny Hubrecht); and the annual slo-pitch tournament BallFest took over the Crossroads Ball Park all weekend long with 23 teams registered (photos by Nicole Trigg).

invermere MusicFest sunday august 3rd 12:30 to 11 pm

What does ART www.invermeremusicfest.com mean to you? Waterfront Music Festival Visit columbiavalleyarts.com for our current events calendar, or call 250-342-4423.

Happy BirtHday to pynelogs!

1914 - 2014

Celebrating 100 years

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Readers have until August 9th to vote for the one book they think all Kootenay booklovers should read. On the 2014 shortlist are South of Elfrida by Kaslo’s Holley Rubinsky; Africa’s Unfinished Symphony

by Fauquier resident Lucia Mann; and Blue Collar B&B by Sparwood’s Bobby Hutchinson.

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One Book, One Kootenay contest coming to a close Contributed Courtesy of the Nelson Star South of Elfrida, Africa’s Unfinished Symphony, Blue Collar B&B; a more diverse list of titles is hard to imagine. That diversity is part of the beauty of the One Book, One Kootenay shortlist, an annual initiative that asks: what book should all Kootenay booklovers read?

One Book, One Kootenay is a library-driven celebration of Kootenay-Boundary literature sponsored by the Kootenay Library Federation and supported by the Columbia Basin Trust.

This year’s shortlist celebrates South of Elfrida (Brindle & Glass, 2013) by Kaslo’s Holley Rubinsky; Africa’s Unfinished Symphony (Grassroots Publishing Group, 2013) by Fauquier resident Lucia Mann; and Blue Collar B&B (Langdon Street Press, 2009) by Sparwood’s Bobby Hutchinson.

The books were chosen by a committee of discerning readers from among titles written by Kootenay-Boundary authors within the last five years. The committee looked for compelling books that are hard to put down, and that stay with the reader after the final page is turned.

Readers are asked to vote on the book they think should be this year’s One Book, One Kootenay selected title.

Author information can be found at obok.ca. Video clips of the authors discussing their works, created by Amy Bohigian of Watershed Productions, will also be featured.

Look for the ballot box located at the Invermere and Radium libraries’ circulation desks until August 9th. Cast your vote and be entered to win a copy of the selected title. The selected author will be touring solo in the fall.

The 2014 One Book, One Kootenay selection will be announced on September 8th.

Did you know…

Windermere Water & Sewer Company is a private utility company and as such are regulated by the Province of BC to adhere to extremely strict practices, with more checks and balances and higher standards for water cleanliness than public systems?

Windermere Water & Sewer Company is committed to being transparent and welcomes your questions, your concerns

TELUS IS RELOCATING! On August 1st, 2014 it’s new home will be at our new store

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We look forward to serving your cell phone and office supply needs. More information on our new website, Facebook page and Grand Opening is coming soon.

Opening weekend hours:

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ENTERTAINMENT

August is a month of art at Artym DEANNA BERRINGTON The Artym Gallery

This Friday night is the first of the Artym Gallery August exhibitions. Every Friday night there will be an opening reception from 5 to 8 p.m. with the featured artist or artists in attendance. The lineup is incredible and features renowned professional Canadian artists and Artym Gallery favourites until the end of August.

This week opens with a bang with two exceptional artists who are masters in their respective styles. Painter Min Ma and jeweller Margo Fearn will be at the gallery on Friday, August 1st from 5 to 8 p.m. for an exhibition of their newest works. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet these fantastic artists.

This Friday is the start of an incredible month-long lineup of artists at Trained in China, but painting in Canada the Artym Gallery, starting with painter Min Ma (Morning Walk above) and for close to 30 years, painter Min Ma has jeweller Margo Fearn (ring below).

PHOTOS SUBMITTED a large following of collectors, both corporuns through them all is the unmistakeable quality and rate and private. He paints a wide range of subjects, in several different styles ranging from impres- care that goes into each original piece. Min Ma is the type sionistic landscapes to life-like portraits. The vein that of painter that other professional artists look up to and aspire to be.

Margo Fearn is an award-winning jeweller who creates wearable sculpture using varied and arcane techniques.

She seeks out exceptional and interesting gems to use, resulting in original and unique pieces that are as beautiful to look at as they are a joy to wear. As well as being in attendance to answer any questions about her work, Margo will be demonstrating some of the techniques she uses to create her works. She will also be at the gallery on Saturday throughout the day.

Every Friday evening for the month of August features a different artist at the gallery — you really shouldn’t miss a single one! But if you have to, you can see their work on the website at artymgallery.com. Here is your clue for the next Friday (August 8th) show: This artist was the first Canadian member of the Oil Painters of America.

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Young participants in Wildsight’s Eco Kids Adventure Play circle a tree at Kinsmen Beach in Invermere. The donation-funded early childhood environmental education program was offered free to families with children age zero to six throughout July. Kids explored a different nature theme each week through activities like nature walks, arts and crafts, and reading.

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B.C. back in black, deep in debt

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hen the audited public accounts platform will have to be implemented,” B.C. IEWS confirmed a $353 million surplus said then-leader Adrian Dix, describing the for the last fiscal year, B.C. Liberal politiNDP’s plans to tax and spend more. cal staff were quick to remind reporters Skeena MLA Robin Austin targeted health of the NDP’s main theme from last year’s care in the budget debate:“Bearing in mind election campaign. that our population is actually increasing, Pages of election quotes from almost evbearing in mind that our population is agery NDP MLA were waiting to be distributing, I think it’s very unrealistic to think we ed. It was a “bogus budget,” one of the more can actually limit health care expenditures OM polite tags applied to the government’s preto 2.7 per cent.” election fiscal plan.

As it turned out, health care spending grew “It underestimates the costs in a whole by just over two per cent.It still went up by $360 bunch of ministries and we’re going to have to review million from the previous year, but after annual increases of that because all of the decisions that we propose in our six or seven per cent had become the norm, this is quite

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an achievement. New agreements remain to be negotiated with doctors and nurses, so we’re unlikely to see the same cost control results for the current year.

Ottawa’s health care transfer payment formula has changed, and increases are to be capped at three per cent a year by 2016, so this is the kind of spending restraint all provinces are expected to produce.

Education was the only other ministry to receive significant extra funding last year, up $299 million despite continuing enrolment decline. Like health, the education budget goes up every year, and these increases, along with strong student performance results, expose the rhetoric of the B.C. Teachers’ Federation about a cash-starved See A15 system for what it is.

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Let’s Celebrate Food Day Canada: August 2nd

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alling all foodies — CanFrom CRATCH RATCH ada has a national food celebration called Food Day Canada!

This day (Saturday, August 2nd) is a full-on celebration for Canadians to praise our local farmers, chefs, researchers and above all, the home cook!

ARA Restaurants across Canada are C preparing regional foods, but we are encouraging everyone to get out there and plan your own food party. Paddle to a distant shore to light a campfire… barbecue some fish… sweep off the deck for a neighbourhood supper… dig a roasting pit… build an oven… fire up the grill…and use only Canadian ingredients to create a feast or a simple dinner that honours our country’s extraordinary culinary history and points the way to the future, together.

It’s a day to also be thankful for the talent we have in our country, ranging from the skills of our chefs to the farmers and fishers across the nation. It’s an awareness that is taking place from coast to coast, whether it’s being enjoyed in a restaurant or within your own kitchen with your friends and family!

Food Day Canada is initiated by Anita Stewart, who is a culinary advocate, the Food Laureate at University of Guelph, and a member of the Order of Canada with many other credentials that make her “the voice” in the Canadian food industry. I met Anita during my first week of work at Book to Cooks in Vancouver, where she was promoting her book Flavours of Canada. Since this time, Anita has moved to the forefront of promoting Canadian food within our country and abroad.

When I asked why this day was so important for her,Anita replied,“Food is the foundation of life and it seemed to me that it was time to honour our own. By eating as seasonally as possible from our own food sheds, we keep our neighbours in business and preserve the ability to feed ourselves. And besides that… we really do need a mid-summer culinary party!”

The following recipe is from Anita’s website and is one of my favourite entertaining go-tos. It’s a nice touch to use the lavender from your garden!

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Warm Okanagan lavender flower crepes with icewine butter sauce (makes four servings) The crepes…. ¾ cup all-purpose flour 1 tbsp sugar ¼ tsp salt 1 cup milk 2 eggs 2 tbsp melted butter 1 tbsp grated orange rind 1 tsp lavender flowers vegetable oil (as needed) Icewine butter sauce…. ½ cup butter ¼ cup fresh orange juice 1/3 cup of icewine

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I’m looking forward to the upcoming deluge of random cat videos that people happen to record through their glass; and being able to replay any conversation, the contents of which slipped my mind; or displaying a person’s name above a their face when the Glass recognizes the person before you do.

Is it likely you’ll fall in love with this operating system (see Her the movie)? Well, probably not just yet. Google Maps is still single however. While urban exploring foreign cities like Seattle or Las Vegas by bike recently (with Google Maps in my pocket and a spare battery the size of the phone itself to power the very power-greedy GPS) permitted me to cruise around with handy voice directions, allowing me to focus on the view (and the people wearing bike-seekingmissiles) rather than the navigation itself. No trip planning required. Just get off plane with bike and phone, and ride.

Rob Orchiston is a software programmer who lives in Invermere and stays on top of the latest trends in technology. Direct and Science and Technology questions or comments to Geekzone at echo.geek.zone@gmail.com.

Combine flour, sugar and salt. Whisk in the milk and eggs till thoroughly blended. Add the butter, orange rind and lavender. Let stand for 20 minutes.

Place a crepe pan on medium heat. Brush with oil.

Pour on the crepe batter, about half a cup at a time.

When the underside is well-browned, flip and brown the top lightly.Transfer to a parchment lined plate. Cover loosely and keep warm until ready to serve. Repeat with the rest of the batter.

Heat the butter in the skillet, add the orange juice and heat through. Fold the crepes into quarters and add to the skillet. Pour on the icewine. Gently turn the crepes and heat completely.The sauce will reduce and become a bit syrupy.

Transfer the crepes to warm serving plates, pour over the butter sauce and serve immediately!

Enjoy your Food Day Canada and appreciate all the amazing food our country has to offer. At From Scratch — A Mountain Kitchen, we will be featuring local food on our menu that day. Join us, we will be celebrating! Check out the website at fooddaycanada.ca for more info.

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

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You had me at bacon-wrapped!

elcome to From Scratch — A Mounoh-so-good.We’ve been to this fabulous spot Mystery INER tain Bistro. It’s a wonderful spot for many times over the past couple of years food lovers offering delicious, fresh and seaand today we get to write about our experisonal food.You can dine in, take out or purence. Let’s start with... we love to eat here! chase products including made-in-house We’ve tried many things on the menu. meals, condiments and baked goods. It’s a We’ve brought friends and family here to unique, industrial-chic kind of place with indulge in the Eggs Benedict. Mmmmm, Baan open production kitchen, a bistro and con Benny. Of course, the Tomato and Brie is a retail area… it’s pretty cool! There’s also equally as good, and so is the Smoked Salman outdoor patio to enjoy beautiful views of on. Try them; you’ll be glad you did! Nice to the Purcell Mountains. know that gluten-free options are available This restaurant is first class — the food is too. And on the sweeter side of things, Badelicious! Fresh, local, seasonal with some organic ingre- nana Bread French Toast. OMG! Does it get any better? dients, everything tastes like it’s made from scratch and is Okay, let’s talk about the wood-fired pizza! Pizza is our

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BFF. Our fav? The bacon, roast tomato and smoked cheddar. Bacon... are you detecting a theme? The crust is thin and crispy with a hint of char from the oven. The sauceto-topping ratio is perfect.

Appetizers next. We’ve had the Charcuterie and Cheese Plate to share with friends.The presentation of cheese and meats is beautiful with a good variety offered. It’s a huge portion and it all tastes fabulous.With a glass of wine, it’s all you really need. We’ve also tried the Sausage Bites which are the chef’s selection of local sausages roasted, sliced and served with their very own mustard.Again, yum! Other stellar menu items include the wood-oven roasted Chicken Dinner, Mac and Cheese, and the Pulled Pork sandwich.

Tonight, we tried the special — Risotto with Chorizo and Fennel topped with Arugula — and a regular menu item, the Thai Prawn Curry. The verdict?

Risotto is one of those dishes that should be simple and delicious, but is actually very easy to get wrong. There was nothing wrong with this dish. Rich and creamy, the chorizo offered a subtle spiciness and the sun-dried tomatoes added the perfect touch. The arugula topping added a unique taste and presentation.

One of Thailand’s signature dishes, the Thai Prawn Curry (with seasonal wood oven roasted vegetables) is prepared in a medium hot Thai green curry sauce and served on basmati rice. It’s the right amount of heat and delicious.There was nothing left. We paired our spicy dinners with a nice bottle of Monster Vineyard Riesling. Very fresh and appley, it was an excellent choice.

Desserts are homemade and displayed in a glass case to tempt us. Flourless raspberry brownies and assorted cookies have been tasted and we can tell you, they’re worth every calorie.

As always, the staff makes everyone feel welcome. It’s nice to be remembered from past visits! Even though it was super busy, the food came quickly and was hot and tasty. You have to check this place out, for sure.

From Scratch — A Mountain Kitchen is located in Unit 8 at 5019 Fairmont Resort Road in Fairmont Hot Springs. Call them at 250-345-0008 or visit their website at fromscratchfood.com.

The Valley Echo’s mystery diners are constantly seeking out new restaurants and eateries to review.

PEACE from A7

We can’t — and don’t in the end — have control. As one of my best teachers used to say all the time,“Control comes from no control at all.”

It comes only when we are “flowing” with life so much that we don’t need control, because we naturally work without it. Or, it comes when we give up control, our desire to be right, and our attempts to understand.

There will be times when it seems important to defend or protest in some way. But when we do so with anger and hostility, we give away something from ourselves — a part of our humanity we really can’t do without.

We give up the ability to stand for something without falling into hatred.

Fred Elford is a retired international organization development consultant, living in Invermere, where he spends his time with bonsai trees. He can be reached at fredelford@ shaw.ca. *Written with material from Dr. Carol Carnes

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But the biggest fabrication of last year’s election was the “debt free B.C.” slogan emblazoned on the side of Premier Christy Clark’s campaign bus.

The public accounts confirm that the province’s total debt rose to just over $60 billion, the latest of a series of increases since 2008. The much-touted balanced budget is on the operating side, while the province continues to pile up debt to pay for the Port Mann mega-project, hospitals, schools and other big infrastructure.

Finance Minister Mike de Jong emphasized the difference between capital and operating expenditures.

“We’re borrowing to build as opposed to paying for the groceries,” he said.

“Debt free B.C.” was not an outright misrepresentation, merely one of the most far-fetched promises ever delivered in the history of B.C. politics.The legislature is to convene in October so the B.C. Liberals can pass a taxation framework for the nascent liquefied natural gas industry, which the government hopes will generate the revenues to ultimately pay off the province’s $60-billion mortgage.

Meanwhile there is more capital debt ahead.The cabinet is expected to green-light the Site C dam on the Peace River this fall, a decade-long project estimated to cost $8 billion. Along with the public accounts, the finance ministry released a list of surplus land sales. The sale of 50-odd properties, some of them closed schools, netted the provincial treasury about $310 million, which accounts for most of the surplus.

Was this “selling off the family silverware to try and balance the books,” as now-NDP leader John Horgan termed it before the election? It’s certainly not a revenue source to be matched next year.

GOLF NEWS

WINDERMERE LADIES' GOLF CLUB: •

The July 9th game was Low Net Pin Round. On a hot, hot day, winners were Gail Cole, Michelle Bech, Nora Efford. Putting Pot winner was Susan Wilfley. Deuce Pot was shared by Michelle Bech and Gail Cole. • On July 16th, the game was 666 (count one player score on first six holes, two on the second six, and three on the last six). Winning team was Pat Andruschuk, Gail Cole, Nora Efford and Helga Boker.

Putting Pot was won by Helga Boker. Deuce pot was won

by Gail Cole. • On July 23rd, the game was NOSE (scores on holes starting with those letters only). Winning team was Michelle Bech, Coreen Ruault and Pat Andruschuk.

Putting Pot was shared by Barb Journault and Coreen Ruault with 26. Deuce Pot was shared by five — Barb Journault with two, Dawn McKinnon, Michelle Bech and Mary Jean Anakin. It was a perfect golf weather day.

SUBMITTED BY HELGA BOKER

EMEMBER WHEN? R A look back through The Valley Echo's archives over the last 50 years

2010 — Karen Cote accepted a cheque from The Valley Echo’s Sheila Tutty on behalf of the Columbia Valley Chapter of the B.C. Special Olympics from the annual Giving Back Golf Tournament.

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50

years ago (1964): “Echoes from the Valley” is the name of the sound-colour movie which was shown July 30 & 31st by Mr. Penguin (Joe Hughes) of Portland, Ore., in Toby Theatre. “The name was chosen” Mr Hughes says, “because of the assistance the Lake Windermere Valley Echo had in the making of the film.”

45

years ago (1969): Several groups were unhappy with the development of Canterbury Point now (Fort Point in Invermere). The Rod and Gun Club was concerned about possible pollution of the lake because it would cause interference with fish and Calgary summer homeowners were annoyed with the dust it had created in their homes.

40

years ago (1974): Fire ravaged the Alpen Deli in Invermere on June 14, 1974, threatening businesses and homes in the adjacent Toby Block. The blaze started in the smoke

room of the butcher shop and was discovered by owner-operator Hans Mattman.

30

years ago (1984): Calvin Hastings of Columbia Texaco in Canal Flats brought service to a new height. Norma Harmsworth and daughter Katherine stopped at his service station when she realized she’d forgotten her purse. Not only did Hastings trust her to pay him back for the gas but he lent her $20 so she and her daughter would not have to go without lunch in Cranbrook.

20

years ago (1994): After nearly two years of work, costing about $34,000 the Lake Windermere Restructure Study was terminated.

Donna Tunnacliffe, chair of the restructure committee, said there wasn’t enough interest shown at the public meetings to hold a referendum on the issue of amalgamating the District of Invermere and the east side of Lake Windermere.

15

years ago (1999): Several sheep died and dozens more were injured after a dog entered a pen on on a Juniper Heights farm, cornered and attacked them.

Of 55 sheep, only about five were not chewed on, according to Susan Halverson. While most of the wounds and punctures were to the neck, one animal had to have its eye cut off as it was hanging out of its head.

10

years ago (2004): The Columbia Valley Arts Council sponsored its annual benefit evening featuring Greek cuisine and rousing music. The Greek Taverna setting for the unique evening was the Windermere Community Hall, with all proceeds going toward the ongoing support of CV Arts programs.

5

years ago (2009): Boxes full of books arrived daily at the Invermere Public Library. Columbia Valley residents responded to a call from Friends of the Library to donate books.

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“What many people might not realize is the basis of the Durango was developed

by Mercedes-Benz for its GL-Class vehicle and Dodge in turn took that same platform and made it into the Durango.”

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Trucking in style through the big wide open There’s nothing like a the big doors and the easy-to-access back seat, summer road trip in British and were surprised at Columbia, where we are how huge the cargo area spoiled with some of the is when the third row of most scenic beauty the seats is folded flat. My world has to offer. youngest Charlie helped My last adventure was me load and unload from Vancouver to Kelowna to visit some friends City fuel economy and he noticed the low power lift gate switch and hang by the lake, get that shorter people can a bit of tubing time behind can be frightening our gracious host’s boat but I was surprised at access easily. and take full advantage of how good this truck Inside some B.C. wine. time you get four is, even when taking Any The wonderful thing people in a car for over about my job is that I get advantage of the new four hours the high and to hand pick the vehicle 120 km/h speed limit low points of the interior for heading out on the design bubble to the on the Coquihalla highway, and I always surface. My wife instantlike something roomy and highway. ly loved the two-tone powerful with cars – with Zack Spencer black and beige leather German often on the seats that are heated top of my list. Instead of and, more importantly, an Audi A7 diesel, this time around I cooled for hot summer days. She also selected the full-size, truck-based Duappreciated the big 8.4-inch uConnect rango SUV from Dodge and surprisingly screen that is only offered on this top it does have some German roots.

Citadel trim; the lower trimmed cars get a 5-inch unit. The boys in the back Looks noticed that the seats recline for more My family and I are no strangers to the comfort and legroom is massive. On the latest Durango; we had the very same way out of Vancouver, Charlie instantly grey Citadel version over the Christmas fell asleep and didn’t wake up until break last year. Same thing, I wanted Chilliwack for a Tim Horton’s break, so something big to move people around the seats must be comfy. Jack on the over the holidays. That stretch was other hand spent the better part of mostly city driving – this time it was the trip playing on his iPhone but the wide-open road. What many people Citadel is equipped with flip-up screens might not realize is the basis of the for gaming consoles and DVD movies.

Durango was developed by Mercedes-Benz for its GL-Class vehicle and Drive Dodge in turn took that same platform My seat was a good spot to take stock and made it into the Durango. My two of a few things, primarily fuel economy. boys, Jack,12, and Charlie, nine, love This is a big rig and was equipped with

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the 5.7L Hemi V8 with 360hp, moving all that power to four wheels through an 8-speed automatic. City fuel economy can be frightening but I was surprised at how good this truck is, even when taking advantage of the new 120 km/h speed limit on the Coquihalla highway. The Durango put in a solid 11.8 L/100km, with more than 900 km driven. Keep in mind I didn’t soft foot my way to or from Kelowna. I did notice that the fuel economy improved vastly the closer I stayed to 100 km/h.

The handling is a bit top-heavy in the corners, especially at higher speeds, but after some initial body roll, the Durango is very stable. One notable feature is the automatic fantastic adaptive cruise control, making the ride very enjoyable.

Verdict If you drive in the city, the base 3.6L V6 engine might be a better choice based on fuel consumption but, if you drive a lot on the highway or tow a boat (3,265 kg towing capacity), the

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Hemi is the right choice. Power was always there to pass and pull up a hill and the fuel economy can be good if the driver watches their speed. The V8 has the ability to switch off four of the eight cylinders when the truck is under light load and accessing this as often as possible makes a big difference.

Another thing to consider is price: the Durango is not inexpensive, starting at $39,995 for the V6 and running up to $52,495 for the top Citadel V8.

My family loved spending time in the Durango, we all had a lot of space and the trip was effortless. Our next adventure is to Portland, Oregon in the Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel. I can’t wait to see how that new truck compares.

The Lowdown Power: 3.6L V6 with 290hp or 5.7L V8 with 360hp Fill-up: 15.6L/9.1L/100km (city/highway V8) Sticker price: $39,995-$52,495

Question of the Week Zack Spencer writes today about a B.C. summer road trip; are you taking one this summer? Tell us your road trip story and send in your pictures.

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