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Vol. 11/Issue 27

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July 4, 2014

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5 Hula-hooping kids were one of the many artistic arrangements to form the complete collage of the Mountain Mosaic Festival of the Arts on Tuesday, July 1st. An annual Canada Day tradition, the celebrations took place at Kinsmen Beach following the downtown parade. For Canada Day coverage, see pages 36 to 38.

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Provincial ministers visit Invermere, tour Jumbo

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff Three provincial ministers visited the Upper Columbia Valley last week, attending a BC Liberal party event followed by a helicopter tour to the Jumbo area.

The three ministers — Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Coralee Oakes and Minister of Energy and Mines (and Kootenay-East MLA) Bill Bennett — took part in a private BC Liberal breakfast fundraiser at Copper Point Resort on Thursday, June 26th after Ms. Oakes met with Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municipality council. Bighorn helicopters provided the transportation to and from Jumbo

Valley for the ministers and some of their staff.

“It wasn’t the main purpose for them to come out here, but while Mr. Stone is here he wanted to look at the road (up Jumbo Creek) that the Ministry of Transport is legally responsible for,” Mr. Bennett told The Pioneer, adding that responsibility for the road had transferred from the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations to the Ministry of Transport some years ago.

“The proponent needs improved access,” said Mr. Bennett, adding he hopes potential road improvements will see the Jumbo Glacier Resort project move forward soon. “The public will also be able to access the valley.”

The road into the Jumbo Valley is currently blocked by avalanche debris, according to Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure public affairs officer Daisy Brooke.

“With this in mind, ministry staff and the minister viewed the proposed road location by helicopter as it was the only practical way to access the location,” said Ms. Brooke. “Helicopter flights such as this are funded within the ministry’s annual operating budget and are part of the routine work undertaken by staff.”

From the ministry’s perspective, Jumbo Glacier Resort is an important project for economic development in the Invermere area, said Ms. Brooke.

“Ministry staff are working with the proponent to finalize the design requirements for the access road so that construction will be able to proceed,” she said.

The Pioneer attempted to contact Ministry of Transportation Rocky Mountain District operations manager Continued on page 10 . . .

New liquor laws pave the way for local happy hour

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff Happy hour is back in B.C. to the delight of most restaurant and pub owners.

A raft of changes to provincial regulations, released on Friday, June 20th, allow pubs and restaurants to discount the price of alcoholic beverages early in the day, reintroducing ‘happy hour’, which had previously existed in B.C. and which most other provinces still have.

“I think it’s great to have a little bit of flexibility,” said Safta’s co-owner Kd Golan, speaking on the new rules.

“Woo-hoo, it’s about time. They had to make some changes because our liquor laws were so archaic,” said Bud’s Bar and Lounge owner Shelley Ferguson.

“It’s going to be great for the summer, happy hour will get more people out on the patios a lot earlier. Before you just didn’t have the same enticement.”

The Pioneer contacted other pubs in Invermere, including the Copper City Saloon and the Station Pub, but was unable to get comment prior to the paper’s Wednesday press deadline.

The new rules also set minimum drink prices of $3 for a 12-ounce sleeve of beer or cider, $3 for a one-and-a-half-ounce cocktail, $3 for a five-ounce glass of wine, $3 for 341-millilitre bottles of beer or cider, $5 for a 20-ounce pint of beer or cider and $15 for a 60-ounce jug of beer.

Patrons at food-primary establishments (most restaurants) are, under the new regulations, allowed to order drinks without also ordering food, although food-primary establishments are still obliged to offer a full menu. The new rules also allow local beer and wine to be sold at farmers’ markets, for children to be in pubs until 10 p.m. as long as they are supervised, for customers to move with their drinks from one adjoining licensed area to another, and for licensees to Continued on page 9 . . .

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• On Thursday, June 26th at 2:30 a.m., the detachment received a complaint of slashed tires on a 2012 Chevrolet. Investigation continues.

• On Thursday, June 26th at 8:45 a.m., the Columbia Valley detachment received a report of hit and run at Kinsmen beach.

A 2006 VW Jetta was damaged. Video surveillance is being examined.

• On Thursday, June 26th at 1:57 p.m., the Columbia Valley detachment investigated a complaint of hit and run on 7th Avenue. A 2004 Mazda was damaged when a ‘94 Mazda attempted a U-turn. Witnesses provided information that allowed the police to identify an 85-year-old male driver who left the scene. Male was charged with fail to remain under the Motor Vehicle Act. • On Friday, June 27th, the detachment received a complaint that a Visa card belonging to a person in Calgary was used in Fairmont without the owner’s knowledge. A suspect’s name has been provided and the investigation is continuing.

• On Friday, June 27th at 9:20 p.m., the detachment received a complaint of threat. The victim identified a 36-year-old male suspect. Both parties were spoken to and the matter resolved without charges.

• On Saturday, June 28th, security personnel at Lakeshore Campground in Windermere were having problems with rowdy campers. Police attended to assist at which time the youths co-operated and were eventually evicted from the campground.

• On Saturday, June 28th, police received a report of theft of bed sheets from the Cedar Motel in Radium.

An open window allowed the thieves to enter the room.

• On Sunday, June 29th, the detachment received a report of theft of an iPod and sunglasses from an unlocked vehicle in the parking lot of the Sunset Motel in Radium.

• On Sunday, June 29th, police received a report from a 29-year-old male from Ontario who, while on the Forrest Service Road near Canal Flats, had to swerve to avoid a deer and ended up in the ditch. No injuries

There are times I have to confess there are times when I have the urge to throw people out of the office and not long ago it came close. Probably one of the last persons you would think of, Laila Jensen, was a prime candidate to be turfed. Laila is very much involved with Pynelogs Art Gallery and Cultural Centre. She and others are working hard to organize the Party of the Century to be held at Pynelogs on Saturday, July 19th starting at 7 p.m. When we met in my office, she announced that a number of serious artists throughout the Columbia Valley will be working on paintings that will be auctioned off to raise money during this event. She advised me that they were also searching for local celebrities to do paintings that would also be purchased during this event. She informed me that I’m a local celebrity and wanted me to do a painting. I do my best to remain professional at all times and avoid laughing at people. “People are going to pay for my art work?” I asked.

When she responded they would, I lost it. Took a while to regain composure. Then I realized, when someone from the art world tells you that you’re a celebrity, there must be some truth to it and my immediate thought was to let the wife know and demand that I be treated as such. Then I thought of my last article and thought better of it. Realizing that I lack culture and seldom express my deep emotional/artistic inner feelings, I accepted this gracious offer.

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Fossil site makes its mark David Wilks, Member of Parliament for Kootenay-Columbia (second from right), attended a special presentation on Monday, June 30th at the Stanley Glacier Trailhead in Kootenay National Park to announce the new guided hiking opportunities in the park related to the world-renowned Burgess Shale fossil site near Stanley Glacier. The hike guides visitors through expansive fire swept forests, crosses a turquoise river, passes by waterfalls, and provides close-up views of the Stanley Glacier. Visitors will also learn about the “Stan animal,” the 505 million-year-old predator recently discovered here.

“This exciting opportunity highlights our Government’s commitment to the protection and presentation of our global fossil heritage, and a strong research partnership with the Royal Ontario Museum,” commented Mr. Wilks.

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By Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff The old Lake Auto building in downtown Invermere may no longer be in the business of aligning tires, but it was recently the site of some important community outreach that aims to align the District of Invermere’s Official Community Plan with its Integrated Community Sustainability Plan — commonly referred to as Imagine Invermere 2030.

From Monday, June 16th to Friday, June 20th, community planners with Calgary-based Urban Systems were based in and around the old garage on 13th Avenue, explaining their project and inviting feedback from Invermere residents using a couple dozen display boards.

“It’s just a gap analysis, showing where the two are out of sync,” said Urban Systems senior planner Lauren Bartlette of the exhibit. “Right now, we’ve not done any work in terms of policy around it; we’ve just identified the gaps and then we’re just checking in with the community.”

Rating the community interaction as “excellent” as, by mid-week, over 150 people had dropped by, she said she came away with an in-depth understanding of the community’s wants and needs rather than just a list thanks to the in-depth conversations and, at times, one-hour dialogues the display generated.

“Everyone’s made it what they need it to be,” Ms. Bartlette said, pointing to one interactive board she had to replace with a fresh piece of paper three times.

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PERSPECTIVE Historical Lens

Constitutional, or not?

By Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff

As the development of Jumbo Glacier Resort Mountain Resort Municipality moves ahead at a glacial pace, the controversy surrounding the project remains ever present. Regular council meetings, a business-asusual ministerial tour of the area to inspect road access, and ongoing provincial funding of the project don’t seem to be doing the trick when it comes to convincing naysayers the future resort is legit and on its way to being realized.

Set aside the 20 years of debate and community conflict that preceded the government’s approval of the Master Development Plan in 2012, and set aside the Ktunaxa Nation’s formal opposition to that approval; what remains is the perception that Jumbo Glacier Resort as a private enterprise should never have been given Mountain Resort Municipality status, which has ushered in the afore-mentioned provincial privileges that has resort opponents perplexed and frustrated.

Has the provincial government justified its backing of Jumbo Glacier Resort enough to the liking of B.C. taxpayers? This remains to be seen, as does the outcome of the West Kootenay EcoSociety judicial appeal it filed last year, challenging the constitutional nature of the Jumbo Municipality creation. Apart from waiting to see if the B.C. Supreme Court rules that Premier Clark’s government was well within its constitutional rights to create, as Invermere Mayor Gerry Taft calls it, a “fake municipality,” the issue of the Environmental Certificate expiring this October is another pending issue on the Jumbo file.

To allow an area with no visible development or population to be granted the MRM title, a piece of provincial legislation had to be altered, which the majority BC Liberal government took care of in the House of Commons. A necessary tweaking of the law to pave the way for a project that would otherwise get so bogged down in regional government red tape that the proponent would likely not even bother to proceed — one of several happy endings resort opponents were hoping for.

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In this image dated 1928, an Invermere soccer team poses with a trophy. In the back row (left to right) are [unknown], Oswald Young and Jack Kimm; in the centre row are William (Bill) Lee, T. N. Weir and Tom Gallagher; and in the front row are [unknown], Fred Cutts, Phil Rose, Murray (Maurice) Calcutt, Frank Jones, Bud (Ernest) Lee and Harry Archer.

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Management, not slaughter Dear Editor: Is it possible that someone, probably a child, could be seriously injured or even killed by a deer in Invermere? Yes, it is. Is it true that the deer cause substantial property loss to many residents in Invermere? Yes, they do, and many of those same residents spend hundreds and sometimes even thousands of dollars trying to protect their property. Do the deer (as prey) attract predators such as coyotes, bears and cougars into Invermere and do those same predators

create a public safety concern? Yes, and of course they do. But is that the only issue, or even the main issue here? No, I don’t believe it is.

If we truly care about the deer, we will manage the deer and unfortunately sometimes that means we must get rid of some of them.

Good wildlife management involves managing populations and not just individuals. Yes, that means some individuals will die, but it also means future populations will not have to suffer.

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The valley’s Killer Rollbots roller derby team held a carwash fundraiser at Arrowhead Brewing Company on Sunday, June 29th. From left to right are Jessica Hafeli (Jigzsaw), Julia Oaks (Bella Pain), Laura Lapp (Apocalypso Blitz), Terri Giles (Scary Terri) and Sarah Richards (Kat von Doom).

Photo submitted . . . ‘Management’ on page 6 It doesn’t take an expert to see that the deer in Invermere are overpopulated and in very poor physical condition. If they are lucky, they will be hit by a vehicle or killed by a predator because that death will only take a relatively short period of time.

If they are less fortunate, they will starve to death, which will take a few weeks or even a few months, and don’t think that this is not already occurring. However, if we are all less fortunate, the deer in Invermere will contract a disease that could, and probably would, affect the entire ungulate population in

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By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff A local store was in line with the law when it sold a personal vaporizer to a 12-year-old girl, but the customer’s mother wants that to change.

Regardless of the legality, those transactions shouldn’t have happened, said parent Lindsay Birch.

“If the law won’t change, the store could at least have the decency to say no.”

The vaporizers are used by inhaling steam from flavoured cartridges, allowing “smokers” to enjoy aspects of the habit while avoiding the tar, carbon monoxide, nicotine, heat and other byproducts resulting from burned tobacco. Some personal vaporizers contain nicotine, but the sale of those products are restricted to adults. Candy-flavoured personal vaporizers without nicotine have no age restrictions.

Last month, Ms. Birch discovered her 12-yearold daughter had in her possession a personal va. . . ‘Urban’ on page 5

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“It filled up on the first day; people just drew in ‘this is the pathway you need to focus on’ over here. We’ve asked people to show us their favourite places, but they’re also saying, ‘here’s my favourite place, but here’s what could be my favourite place.’ It’s quite interesting.”

The participating demographic was “mixed”, she said, from seniors and professionals to business owners and moms with strollers. General themes became apparent over the week: the importance of fostering a vibrant downtown; concern over big box development and its potential impact on Invermere businesses; the need for strong and co-ordinated economic development efforts; the need for improved connectivity and quality of trails and pathways throughout the community, particularly bike; support for local food producers and resulting improved food security; the importance of road safety improvements and enforcement; the need to focus on quality of both lake and drink-

porizer with vanilla and cherry flavoured cartridges.

The packaging claimed they were for adult use only.

Her daughter said she had purchased them from Red Apple in Invermere.

A call by Ms. Birch to the store confirmed the transaction had taken place. Ms. Birch said an employee defended the store’s policy.

There is no criteria as to who can buy the vaporizers at Red Apple, but store clerks use their discretion before allowing each sale, said store key holder Kendra Hall.

“We base it on appearance,” she said. “I don’t like to give them to anybody under 16.”

As a result of Ms. Birch’s concern, the Invermere Red Apple may change its policy at the local level, Ms. Hall said, which will depend on discussions with management.

Ms. Birch is aware of two other stores in the valley that carry the product, but said both refuse to sell to minors. ing water; and the importance of Athalmer as a strong gateway to the Invermere community.

The strategic planning company is returning in July to meet with the Imagine Invermere Committee and have a presence at the Invermere Farmers’ Market with a similar sort of display for gathering information. The planners will return again in the fall, but the outreach will look somewhat different by that point, with more tangibles such as suggestions on actually re-wording the Official Community Plan.

Urban Systems is no stranger to the District of Invermere, having worked on its Community Enhancement, Active Transportation and Groundwater Protection plans, to name a few. The Imagine Invermere Committee meets regularly on the third Monday of every month, at 7 p.m. at the district office and the public is welcome. For more information or to attend a meeting, check out the website at www.ImagineInvermere.ca or contact District of Invermere councillor Spring Hawes at CouncillorHawes@gmail.com.

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“Implementing minimum drink prices is an important part of our commitment to protect health and safety, as we move forward on modernizing B.C.’s liquor laws. In setting the minimum price, it was important to us that we listened to both industry and health advocates. We have done that and I believe establishing a $3 per drink minimum achieves a good balance for them, and for British Columbians,” said provincial Minister of Justice and Attorney General Suzanne Anton, in a press release. “By allowing establishments to offer happy hours, as long as they adhere to the new minimum prices, consumers will have more chances to save a few dollars throughout the week and continue to support their local businesses.”

B.C. Restaurant and Foodservices Association president Ian Tostenson was enthusiastic about the new rules.

“Happy hours are a welcome change for the food and beverage industry, both creating revenue opportunities at times of the day when business may be slow and providing new occasions for customers around the province to catch up over a discounted drink at one of B.C.’s many restaurants,” said Mr. Tostenson.

Some people, including owners of pubs that will actually need to increase drink prices to meet the new minimum, were not so happy.

“I’m fundamentally disappointed in the government for this, to be honest,” president of the Vancouver chapter of the Campaign for Real Ale Society Adam Chatburn said on provincially broadcast television.

“We were really hoping they would take a much more adult and sensible approach to minimum pricing for happy hour,” said Mr. Chatburn.”Unfortunately they’ve decided to jack the price right up.”

B.C. Association of Farmers’ Markets president John Bell said being able to sell local beer and wine at farmers’ markets will attract even more people to farmers’ markets and by so doing, promote the local food industry.

The provincial liquor policy review, completed last year, resulted in 73 recommendations, 14 of which have been implemented so far. The government plans to have 70 per cent of them in place by next spring, at which time it also plans a complete re-write of the Liquor Control and Licensing Act.

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Gordon Chudleigh for more details on construction plans this summer for the Jumbo Creek road, but was unable to get comment prior to press deadline.

Jumbo mayor Greg Deck described Jumbo council’s meeting with Ms. Oakes as brief.

“Council wanted to take advantage of the presence in the valley of the minister responsible for local governments to update her on the work of the Jumbo municipal council,” said Mr. Deck. “We appreciated a chance to talk to her in person about our progress on the Official Community Plan specifically. We also wanted to thank her for taking the time to visit the proposed townsite and ski areas within the municipality. Our understanding from those who were on the tour with her is that the minister shares our aspirations for Jumbo Glacier Resort to make an important contribution to the province’s tourism assets.”

Invermere mayor Gerry Taft expressed disappointment that the ministers were unable to meet any local councillors while here.

“Normally when ministers come to any area, they make time to meet with local councillors and hear about what’s going on in the area,” said Mr. Taft. “(The ministers’ trip) seems like a pretty narrow focus for a visit to the area. There are a lot of other important issues we could have talked to them about.”

Mr. Taft said he called event organizer and Columbia River-Revelstoke Liberal riding association president Grant Costello and asked about purchasing a ticket to the fundraiser, but was advised by Mr. Costello that it would not be appropriate.

“It was a riding event, put on by the Columbia-River Revelstoke riding association and we’re B.C. Liberals, it’s a private party event,” said Mr. Costello, on why Mr. Taft, who is not a Liberal (or a member of any other political party), could not attend.

Mr. Taft said he is curious about whether there’s provincial funding for the road to Jumbo. “It’s unfortunate some of these things have been done in secrecy,” he added.

Local opposition NDP Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Norm Macdonald shared Mr. Taft’s concerns.

“That the minister (Ms. Oakes) chose to meet with an appointed mayor (Mr. Deck) but refused to meet with an elected mayor (Mr. Taft) to me is ridiculous,” said Mr. Macdonald. “It shows an arrogance that’s beyond belief. To me it’s a sign of degradation of what should be proper protocol.”

B.C. Liberal director for the Kootenay region Doug Clovechok said that Mr. Macdonald and Mr. Taft are off base.

“It’s the comments from Mr. Macdonald that are ridiculous if you understand how political parties work,

MINISTERIAL MATTERS — Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone (left), Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Coralee Oakes and Minister of Energy and Mines Bill Benett pose for a quick photo during their visit to the valley on Thursday, June 26th.

Photo by Steve Hubrecht and he should,” said Mr. Clovechok. “The underscore of this is that it was a party event. This was party business.”

Ms. Oakes is free to meet with who she chooses, and that’s her decision, said Mr. Clovechok.

“This is just being taken (by Mr. Macdonald) as an opportunity to grandstand,” said Mr. Clovechok. “He’s trying to make this into something it isn’t.”

Mr. Macdonald also took exception to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure paying for the helicopter ride.

“The costs for moving the (Jumbo) project forward have again and again come from the public purse and they (project proponents) still can’t answer the most basic of question of whether or not there is an investor. Is this something that is done only for friends of government or is this kind of subsidy available to any businessperson?” he asked, alluding to Mr. Costello also being Glacier Resorts Ltd. vice-president. “The B.C. Liberals weren’t paying for the ministers to be there, they came here on the public dime. I don’t think the way they conducted their visit here is in any way appropriate.”

Bighorn Helicopters told The Pioneer that a helicopter ride from Invermere to Jumbo and back, in an A-Star helicopter that can seat up to five people, can be done in a half-hour and would cost $1,100, but that a trip to Jumbo that includes getting out and making stops was more likely to take a hour and cost about $2,250.

Columbia Valley RCMP staff sergeant Mark Shehovac confirmed a member of the local RCMP detachment accompanied other ministry staff on the trip to Jumbo as far as possible by pickup truck, but said this was fairly standard procedure.

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Out & About A large attendance mixed with high water levels at Lussier Hot Springs on Monday, June 23rd as bathers packed into the top pool. The natural hot springs in Whiteswan Provincial Park are a longtime favourite with campers and wilderness seekers.

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Movie Review: 300: Rise of an Empire Reviewed by Cheryl Williams 300: Rise of an Empire is the second instalment of the infamous 300 film that came out in 2006. Showing vast improvements to the production and looks, it unfortunately degrades the overall quality of storytelling of the original. Fans of 300 will definitely enjoy it as it has its own sanguine way of being one of the most brutal “historical” epics ever made. 300 v.2 clearly had a larger production budget; battle scene choreography and the impressive graphics can keep anyone attracted for the full length of the film. However, all you get is battles upon battles and more battles with a side of risqué extracurriculars. At the end of the day, all that remains are

corpses piled high in the name of heroism and a story line that is painfully paced. The one good thing is the memorable performance by Eva Green who portrays the shockingly lethal female villain, Artemisia.

300 v.2 tells a story in parallel time line to its predecessor and even offers a treat with periodic flash backs to the 2006 film. And, at times, it touches the story of the 300 brave Spartans led by King Leonidas, but mainly concentrates on the story of Themistocles (Sullivan Stapelton), a Greek general and a war hero. This movie is based on the war raged against Greece by Persian forces led by mortal-turnedgod Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro) and his war commander Artemisia. When the expertise of strategic Themistocles meets with the brutal and unforgiving Artemisia’s army, the battle upon seas becomes even bloodier.

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known for, 300 v.2 does a fabulous job at being gory right from the start. And the overwhelming amount of crimson liquid pinpoints the brutality of the war, which at times can be a little overwhelming. But without these, 300 v.2would not be complete. Yet I do not hold any grudge against this movie because it delivers what it’s supposed to — 1.5 hours of blood, gore and chiseled abs. It would have succeeded had the second instalment entertained with a gripping and truly heroic story like its predecessor, but sadly we settle for less. Over all, 300: Rise of an Empire was 299 Spartans short of a Hoplite phalanx… this is definitely not Sparta.

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Toby Theatre • July 4th - 5th, 8 p.m.: Mr. Peabody & Sherman. Also showing July 7th - 11th.

Friday, July 4th • 9 - 11:30 a.m.: 5th annual cowboy breakfast at Fire’d Up, Radium. All proceeds donated to the Radium Fire Department. Visit radiumhotsprings.ca.

• 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.

• 6 - 9 p.m.: Wine and appies with jewellery artist Karyn Chopik at Effusion Art Gallery. For more info, go to effusionartgallery.com.

• 7 - 9 p.m.: the Halfsacks perform at Music on Main, Radium.

• Fairmont Lions Clubs Hole-in-One Challenge, every weekend (Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday). Hole #8 at Riverside Golf Course. Entry fee $5.

Saturday, July 5th • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Invermere Farmer’s Market, downtown Invermere.

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

• 12 - 10 p.m.: Steamboat Mountain Music Festival in Edgewater. Performers this year include: 12 p.m.: Rick Scott’s Children’s Program; 1 p.m.: the Halfsacks; 2 p.m.: Siofri; 3 p.m.: Combo Akimbo; 4 p.m.: Cousins; 5

p.m.: Marty and Eli “The Bruise Brothers”; 6 p.m.: The Cumberland Brothers; 7 p.m.: The Static Shift; 8 p.m.: Los Morenos; 9 p.m.: Dick Damron and the Stoney Creek Band; plus several tweener acts. Tickets $35/adults, $5/youth, $70/family, available at Essentials, Be Gifted, Kicking Horse Cafe, Purple Cow, Hoodoos Racetrack Gas, Meet on Higher Ground and Pip’s Country Store.

For more info, visit steamboatmtnmusicfest.ca.

• 7 - 9 p.m.: L8 perform at Music on Main, Radium.

Sunday, July 6th • 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.: An Introduction to Day Hikes in the Columbia Valley with Beau Llewellyn. A Wild Nature Tour, hosted by Wildsight. Meeting at Castle Rock trail head. Cost is $35/person. For details and to register, visit wildnaturetours.ca.

• 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Music Workshops hosted by the Steamboat Mountain Music Festival. At the Edgewater All Saints churchyard. Admission free. Visit steamboatmtnmusicfest.ca or call 250-290-0220.

• Canada Cup Downhill Mountain Bike Race at Panorama. Visit panoramaresort.com/events.

Monday, July 7th • 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.: Summer Art Camp with Black Star Studios. Week-long camp at the beach for ages 7 and up, July 7th - 11th. Camps also running the week of July 21st - 25th and August 11th - 15th. Contact Black Star for more information: 250-342-6663, blackstarstudios.ca.

Tuesday, July 8th • 7 a.m. - Dusk: Lions Charity Golf Day at Copper Point Golf Course. Play a round of golf and help the Lions support our community. $65 all inclusive. Call 250-341-3392 to book a tee time.

• 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.: Adventure Radium. Ages 5-8 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m., Ages 8+ 1 - 3:30 p.m. Meet at Brent’s Shack (near the skating rink/ball park); registration forms available online, radiumhotsprings.ca, or at the Village Office. $5 drop-in fee/child, $25 summer fee/child, $50 family fee (3 or more). Runs Tuesday through Thursday, every week from July 2nd to August 21st.

• 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.

Wednesday, July 9th • 11:45 a.m.: The Rotary Club of Invermere meets every Wednesday at the Curling Rink.

• 2:15 p.m.: Seniors’ Day at the Invermere Library on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. Bus provided. Visit invermere.bclibrary.ca.

• 6 p.m.: PJ Story Time at the Invermere Library. Runs the second Wednesday of each month. To pre-register, contact 250-342-6416 or visit invermere.bclibrary.ca.

Thursday, July 10th • 12 p.m.: Seniors Luncheon at the Invermere Legion.

Reserve your seat by calling Theresa at 250-342-9281 ext 1227. Cost is $5, payable at the door.

• 12 - 1 p.m.: Ask a Librarian / Drop-in tech support at the Invermere Public Library. Every Thursday. For more info, go to invermere.bclibrary.ca.

• 5 - 6 p.m.: Wine tasting with Erin in the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort lobby every Thursday. Sample four B.C. wines for $10/person. Ages 19+, registration not required.

• 5 - 10 p.m.: Hang out night at the Summit Youth Centre.

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

• 7 - 8 p.m.: Courtney Albert, from the Canadian Wildlife Service, speaks about the Protected Areas Network in Canada and the Columbia River Wetlands at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Hosted by Wildsight.

Friday, July 11th • 2 p.m.: Free concert by children’s musical entertainer, Mr. Mojo, at Columbia Garden Village - all ages welcome. More info at invermere.bclibrary.ca.

• 7 - 9 p.m.: Music on Main, Radium. Every Friday and Saturday.

Saturday, July 12th • 8 a.m.: Young Hearts Triathlon at Kinsmen Beach.

Six age categories from 4 years - 15 years. For more information and to register, go to heartoftherockiestri.ca.

• 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.: 7th annual BIG Book Sale at the Invermere Community Hall. Thousands of gently used books. All funds raised by the Friends of Invermere Public Library support library programs.

Sunday, July 13th • 8 a.m.: 32nd annual Heart of the Rockies Triathlon at James Chabot Provincial Park. For more information and to register, go to heartoftherockiestri.ca.

• 8 a.m.- 3 p.m.: Pinto Mountain: Scramble through Geologic time with Andrea Petzold. A Wild Nature Tour, hosted by Wildsight. Carpooling from Pynelogs. $40/ person. For details and to register, visit wildnaturetours.ca.

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Last week’s Steamboat story spotlighted the visiting performers, Rick Scott, The Cumberland Brothers, The Static Shift, Los Morenos, and Dick Damron and the Stoney Creek Band, as well as Cousins — John Cronin and Mac Walters — a blended local and exotic duo.

This week is a focus on the local artists who round out the program at Edgewater’s July 5th Steamboat Mountain Music Festival. There are four main feature local acts: The Halfsacks performed at Steamboat both previous summers. They have developed lots of original tunes over the past few years and have built up a strong local fan base. Their main themes explore the joys and heartbreaks of life. This group includes Scott Ivers, Christopher Howse, Todd White, and Peter Harding.

Siofri, a Celtic Invermere family band starts with four O’Sullivans: parents Pat (on guitar and banjo) and Leisa (on bass, flutes and whistles) joined by their teenaged sons Liam (on guitar and percussion) and Tomas (on mandolin and dobros). From beyond the family, they include Bernie Evans on concertina and bodrun,

and Joe Hildez on guitar and percussion. Although the band appeals to all generations, the talented O’Sullivan lads give Siofri’s music a young and edgy sound.

Combo Akimbo, a bluesy, jazzy, good-time trio, has been delighting local audiences since the 1980s. The Invermere band’s cool groove cuts its way straight to the heart. Lead vocalist Deb Ede has a deep, rich voice that is full of soul but at the same time smooth as butterscotch.

Guitar wiz and songwriter Kurt Reichel lays down witty and intricate rhythms and sings harmony, while sax man Brian Hoffos blows perfect punctuation to complete the Combo’s distinctive musical style.

The Bruise Bros are father and son Marty and Eli Beingessner. From a musical family spanning many generations, Marty learned his first licks from his own daddy Martin and from Edgewater’s legendary Dennis LaRochelle back in the 1970s. His 2010 album “All Country, No Apologies” is still a regional bestseller. Twenty-yearold Eli learned his first licks from his daddy Marty, and has been in a musical growth spurt ever since. While Marty specializes in classic country, Eli leans more towards blues and anything that challenges his frantic fingers — from flamenco to jazz. Eli writes his own tunes and has just released his second CD.

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Local ‘Tweeners’ will entertain in between sets James Reimer on the cajon.

Sheberdean is a young Edgewater trio whose style takes old-time music in a fresh new direction. Dean Kendrick plays guitar, Aaron Sherban plays bass, and lead vocalist Sylvia Power plays mandolin.

The Pickups are a father-son duo from Parson. Larry and Travis Pickering have smooth family-style harmonies and a wide-ranging country repertoire. This is their first appearance at Steamboat, but they were a popular act at Radium’s Music on Main last summer.

Larry Newman is the program director of Steamboat Festival. In previous summers, he performed with the Dry Gulch Ramblers. That band is not available this year, but Larry was happy to step up as a tweener when Paige Ellerton was unable to come.

For tickets and more information about the festival, visit the website at www.steamboatmtnmusicfest.ca .

By Anne Jardine Steamboat Mountain Music Festival

In addition to the featured local bands, the Steamboat Festival will present nine tweener (in between) acts to perform shorter sets that keep the show going while sound techs prepare the stage for the main acts. This year, by popular demand, the tweeners will have longer time slots than in previous years.

Wilmer singer-songwriter Bill Cropper is well known as the festival’s emcee, and his band Smarty Pants played Steamboat last summer. Bill’s humorous, ironic observations always work their way into his songs.

Beard’s Creek (Kathy Ferguson on bass and Glen McRuer on guitar) is a seasoned bluegrass duo from Parson who played both previous festivals.

Edgewater perennial Mickey Maione is a witty wordsmith, who plays an ancient but very sweet guitar. With his deft musical and lyrical phrasing, Steamboat Mickey makes everybody smile.

The Masters of Nün, new to the Steamboat stage, are well-known in their home town of Golden. This folk-based quartet includes Carl Trinkwon on guitar, Todd Keith on mandolin, Ian Rowe on fiddle, and Mike Garner on bass. Recently, they celebrated the release of their debut CD. Abby Wells is a soulful up-and-coming vocalist just turned 15, but her voice goes way beyond her years. Abby has performed both previous summers, making all her Edgewater homeys glow with pride, as they watch her and her music grow.

Emily Rawbon is a graphic designer by day, and a blues/folk musician by night.

Her powerful guitar style has won over Invermere audiences, and now she is set to BOUNCE TO BLUEGRASS — Beard’s Creek, a seasoned bluegrass duo bowl over Steamboat with her good friends from Parson, will have Steamboat festival-goers dancing up a storm at this Photo submitted Ian Wilson on guitar and harmonica, and year’s concert on July 5th.

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By Stephen Lebovits Effusion Art Gallery If you are a strong woman who relishes the concept of eternal beauty, is inspired and inspiring on a daily basis, have a strong sense of self, are a seeker of love who instills loyalty in others while also demanding it in return, and who envelopes herself in the spiritual aspects of life, perhaps it’s time to discover Canadian jewelry designer Karyn Chopik.

For more than 20 years, Chopik has been creating unique pieces that celebrate life in all its guises by reaching back into the past to create here in the present so women can enjoy a beautifully accessorized and fulfilling future.

Chopik is rooted in humble beginnings, having grown up in Alberta where she and her family would regularly read each other’s auras and energy patterns. Now, in present-day Vancouver where she and her team of wizards conjure up unique, one-of-a kind pieces, Chopik considers herself a free spirit searching for balance in a world replete with temptation.

Her accessories celebrate the eternal strength of the feminine mystique which she strongly believes is complex, deeply rooted and emotionally charged, while her sculptural work explores the relationships between various materials including 30,000 year-old woolly mammoth ivory, hand-forged metals, chunks of semi-precious stones, antique beads as well as her own, uniquely carved sterling silver and bronze castings.

Once on track to enter the field of education, the dearth of opportunities lead Chopik to fall back on her then hobby: jewelry design. With her background in fine arts and a series of clever business and creative decisions, Chopik has travelled the jewelry landscape where she’s honed her skills while gaining the expertise necessary to strike out on her own. And what a blow she’s struck!

Initially inspired by the Japanese concept of wabi sabi, or the art of imperfection, she’s proud that her creations are irregular and unconventional while still exemplifying an intrinsic balance that exists between the elements she uses.

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Sharing the bill is accomplished artist Sharon Quirke, whose paintings grace collections both across Canada and throughout the United States. Known as a purveyor of Canada’s vast landscape, her images blend painted layers with raw emotion creating fluid sensations of both light and colour, be they landscapes, florals or cityscapes. Each of her works capture moments in time infused by rushes of beauty.

A British Columbia native, Quirke has spent creative time in New York then Montreal before returning to her West Coast roots.

As well as being an active artist, Quirke is also a mentor who founded the Pissarro School of Art as well as various community-based art projects while she continues to enjoy teaching students of all ages as she has done for more than 30 years.

Karyn Chopik will be at the Effusion Art Gallery tonight (Friday, July 4th) from 6 to 9 p.m. showing newlycrafted and original pieces from her 2014 spring and fall collections as well as pieces never-before seen. Wine and appies will be served. Tomorrow’s Trunk Show runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with Karyn on hand to help you find the personally empowering piece that’s just right for you while Sharon Quirke creates live, on site.

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YOUR MONEY How to choose an ETF

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have taken North America by storm. At the end of 2013, the ETF market in Canada had swelled to $60 billion, and in the U.S., to a whopping $1.7 trillion!

To meet demand and to differentiate themselves from competitors, companies that sell ETFs have increased the number of products they offer. Investors can now choose from over 280 Canadian-issued ETFs and more than 1,000 U.S. offerings.

With so many choices, Canadians often wonder if they are selecting the right ETFs for their needs. Just how does one choose an ETF? Assessing suitability The first step in choosing an ETF is to determine its suitability. What is one’s tolerance for risk? With the exception of those based on Government of Canada bonds, investors in ETFs should be comfortable with at least medium risk.

Consider volatility Because ETFs mirror indexes, they own the major securities within an index instead of just a few carefully selected ones. On average, this causes the price of ETFs to be more volatile than comparable mutual funds.

One way to help control volatility is to look at the historical returns of an ETF. To do this correctly, a period of at least seven years should be considered as this

usually constitutes a market cycle. In the investor’s eyes, are the highs and lows acceptable? If not, the ETF is too risky for them.

When buying passive ETFs, it is good practice to shop around and, along with historical volatility and size, compare fees to ensure expenses are in line.

Size and liquidity The amount of assets in an ETF is a good indicator of how liquid it will be. For example, an ETF with $10 million in assets will likely be less liquid than an ETF with a similar mandate that has $100 million in assets.

Liquidity is important for a few reasons. First, more liquid ETFs tend to have lower spreads between bid/ask prices, so the price is generally more in line with the true value of the underlying assets. Second, liquid ETFs are generally easier to buy and sell than less liquid ones. This is important if the investor needs their money quickly.

Trading practices Good practices when trading ETFs may include using a limit order, which lets you buy or sell an ETF at a set price or better, and protects the price at which a trade is executed. This is particularly helpful with smaller ETFs. Further, avoid trading within 15 minutes of the market open or close, because those periods are when prices tend to be most volatile.

Watch fees The original idea behind the ETF was to provide low-cost exposure to recognized indexes. For example, if a person wanted to own the major components of the S&P/TSX 60 index, they might buy the iShares S&P/ TSX 60 Index ETF, which has an annual fee of 0.18 per cent.

The fee is so low because the ETF is passively managed, which is appropriate for an investment that mirrors the S&P/TSX 60 Index. After all, most people would not consider it particularly risky to own shares of companies such as Royal Bank, Manulife Financial or CN Rail.

Final thoughts ETFs are a great tool to get broad market exposure while controlling costs. This frees up one’s “fees budget” to be spent on investments that require a more active approach such as value stocks, global stocks and bonds, and floating rate loans.

If you want to buy ETFs on your own, look for those with smooth, consistent, gradual price rises.

These tend to be lower risk than those with large price fluctuations, plus lower-risk ETFs tend to be more liquid than higher-risk ones.

If you would like to learn more about ETFs, contact an investment advisor. He or she can help ensure your investments are suitable for your unique situation.

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Shady gardeners have it good The Green File

By Mark Cullen Pioneer Columnist With summer officially here, all of us employ our “shelter-seeking” skills in an attempt to find shade and lower temperatures.

All too often I have heard it said by someone or other that they can’t garden because, after all, they only have shade in their yard.

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3. Use nursery-grown plants. When you are shopping for plants for your new woodland garden be sure to ask your supplier if they have been grown in a nursery. If they have been harvested from the wild, don’t touch them with a twometre planting stick.

4. Start small. No need to buy the expensive three or five gallon plants. The small ones cost much less money and will grow in and knit together at alarming speed.

What to grow?

Canadian Ginger [Asarum canadense]. A great ground cover that produces a broad, rounded leaf with a natural gloss that makes it attractive all season long. Hardy to zone 2.

Japanese Spurge [Pachysandra]. It is an evergreen, therefore it looks good year round, it spreads by rhizomes, or roots, that create a dense carpet of green when planted about 15 centimetres apart in a grid formation. It takes about two years for the grid to disappear and the carpet to Where to start spread out before you. Hardy to zone 3.

A well-treed lot begs for a woodland garden, if you ask Barrenwort [epimedium]. They are not ground covme. A walk in the woods will demonstrate the effects of a nat- ers, as are the perennials mentioned above, but they are low ural carpet of green. In an ideal world, the cooling effects of a growing, flowering perennials that produce the most interwoodland garden can be replicated in your yard. Here is how. esting flowers. Shaped like bells, they hang in clusters just 1. Soil prep. As with all successful planting, there is over the heart-shaped foliage below. Hardy to zone 4. no point in planting in second-rate soil. The floor of a maSolomon’s Seal [Polygonatum biflorum]. Another ture deciduous forest is dense with a rich, humusy founda- white flowering plant, but this one is a stand out. At mation that provides sustenance and water retention. When turity it grows to 60 cm high and features a charm bracelet you haul in soil for the planting of your woodland garden, of white flowers that hang beneath the foliage. I have seen do not spread the usual triple mix, but look for a compost- Solomon’s seal used to best advantage in raised beds, where rich mix that is weed-free. I recommend well-decomposed you can see underneath the foliage. To miss the flowers in cattle, sheep, or horse manure that has cured for at least early June is a crime. Hardy to zone 4. two years. Like a good As your plans for a ham, the curing process beautiful “shade garden” is essential for the best redevelop, you will find sults. Add about 30 per yourself shaking your head cent sharp sand by volevery time someone says to ume to open it up and you, “I would garden, but allow moisture to move I have too much shade.” through it efficiently.

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Grads in all their glory The 2014 David Thompson Secondary School grads are photographed by Kerilyn Pitaoulis of KAP Photography on Wednesday, June 25th at Kinsmen Beach in Invermere. For full coverage of this year’s Grand March, see the special July 2nd grad edition of The Valley Echo on stands now.

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By Kathryn Gowling Special to The Pioneer Editor’s note: This is the final article in a six-part series on the history of Pynelogs in honour of the historic building’s 100th anniversary on July 19th.

We have many reasons to celebrate this very special historical building and its landscape on their hundredth birthday. Pynelogs sits in an oasis of pleasant gardens and lakeside scenery, just a short walk from the south edge of downtown Invermere. Pynelogs was named by its original owners Lady Elizabeth and Randolph Bruce for Pynes, England, which was Lady Elizabeth’s hometown and “logs” for the construction of the residence. Details of the original building included every convenience of the time. Bruce worked tirelessly and with enthusiasm on the grounds.

On the Pynelogs property is the stone enclosure marking the grave of Lady Elizabeth Bruce. Her husband, Robert Randolph Bruce, built the beautiful Victorian log building as their first home, following their marriage in England.

However, after Lady Elizabeth’s unexpected death, Pynelogs was a private residence for Bruce alone for twelve years following the loss of his bride. Then Randolph Bruce moved to Victoria to become Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia. For ten years following, it was mostly empty until Bruce donated the building and land to the town of Invermere.

There have been many milestones in the life of Pynelogs as it has served many roles and has seen the physical changes associated. Building uses over time

IN LOVING MEMORY —The gravesite of Lady Elizabeth Bruce in 1915 with Pynelogs in the background.

Photo courtesy of Windermere Valley Historical Society have included: private residence, memorial hospital, seniors’ residence, home for the mentally challenged and, eventually, a cultural centre, dedicated art gallery, performance space and a base for Columbia Valley Arts Council administration. Pynelogs lives on strongly, actively and gracefully fulfilling its role as the cultural heart of Invermere. Its historical significance in the development of this area and its place in the history of British Colum-

bia warrant maintaining the legacy.

We are celebrating the heritage of Pynelogs and the important role that Pynelogs has played in this valley. Celebrations will continue throughout the year of its centenary but the big hundredth birthday party for Pynelogs is Saturday, July 19th — just around the corner! Tickets are still available at Pynelogs or, for phone orders with a credit card, call Pynelogs at 250-342-4423.

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Do you have a child who has trouble finding books they enjoy? You’ve tried all the popular series and they’ve even turned their nose up at Harry Potter.

Let’s take a step back and remember that reading should be fun! If your child is not having fun reading, there may be an assortment of reasons why. This summer, make a point of exploring literacy with your child to help them find the enjoyment that so many other people have discovered through the love of reading.

Finding the right books If your child hasn’t been keen on fiction, give non-fiction a try. Perhaps they would like to learn about world exploration this summer, or creating Lego cities, or how to do magic tricks. Let your child’s natural curiosity lead the way. Talk to your local librarian about suggestions they may have.

Read with your child Make reading a treat that you do together as part of your daily routine. This is one of the greatest ways to encourage reading. Your child will cherish the memories they have of curling up and reading a great adventure with their family. Make a special point of choosing a book together that you will both enjoy.

Reading isn’t a natural ability If reading is difficult for your child, they may be easily discouraged. According to the Government of Canada-funded Canadian Literacy and Learning Network, 42 per cent of Canadian adults are semi-illiterate, meaning a large population of children are finding reading challenging. Understand your child’s reading level when choosing a book and work on boosting literacy confidence.

Distractions Even the greatest book lover can get easily distracted by a movie or TV. Your

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child will have trouble reading if there are other distractions or no time set aside in the day to read. If you really have difficulty pulling them away from the screen, why not suggest a book that has also been made into a movie. They can compare the two stories and might even surprise themselves by which one they like best.

Summer Reading Club Summer Reading Club is a great way for your child to explore and get to know the Library. The Invermere Public Library will be offering a Summer Reading Club for Grades 1 to 4 every Friday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Parents can register their child the Friday morning they would like to attend by calling 250-342-6416. In partnership with the Kootenay Library Federation, the Invermere Public Library will also be hosting a free children`s concert at the Columbia Garden Village on July 11th at 2 p.m.

Check out Radium Public Library`s Summer Reading Club in partnership with Adventure Radium on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to noon for ages five to seven and 1:30 to 4 p.m. for ages eight and up. Contact the Radium Library at 250-347-2434 for more info.

On top of a variety of activities, each program will provide reading logs to keep track of books that your child has read.

Tracking reading is a great way to celebrate achievements and motivate reading.

This week’s column was written by Leah Shoemaker, a librarian at the Invermere Public Library, which is located at 201 7th Avenue. Visit their website or call 250-3426416 for more information.

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Since 2007, the ethically conscious handmade cosmetics company Lush Canada has been generously donating its profits from their charity-giving enterprise Charity Pot. Envisioned by CEO and founder Mark Constantine, the handmade cosmetic program supports grassroots organizations in exciting new ventures.

Locally, the Groundswell Community Greenhouse has been the recipient of a $20,000 donation by Lush towards its modern 12,000 square foot state-of-the-art permaculture garden. Harnessing both permaculture and renewable energy, Groundswell is in year four of construction on its inspired project.

“We are creating an outdoor teaching space, an open stage, a gathering place for community outdoor events,” said Bill Swan, project leader for the Groundswell’s Community Greenhouse development. “We are pushing toward completion — we are at eighty per cent.”

Committed to education, Groundswell will be using the space for creating and teaching with a renewable energy awareness kit. “It’s an action-oriented kit, implementing hands on tools — basically learning in a kit,” commented Mr. Swan of Groundswell’s teaching philosophy, and his vision for the impressive garden. “It’s for all ages and adults of all sizes.”

Lush’s vision was compatible with the environmental sustainability commitment of Groundswell.

“Charity Pot is a hand-and-body lotion created by Lush for the purpose of reaching out to deserving groups.

We donate 100 per cent of our profits to 440 charities in 32 countries,” said Chelsea Allen, floor leader at Lush’s Iron Mill’s manufacturing location in Calgary.

“We work with so many groups and we’re happy to do it,” commented Pearl Gottschalk, retail marketing coordinator at Lush.

Groundswell’s symbiotic partnership with Lush in Calgary, includes conscripting the help of Lush volunteers in the general development of the garden. Volunteers from Lush are part of the integrated partnership that serve as an exemplary model for future collaborations, and serve as an inspiration for other companies wanting to get on board with these types of projects.

“Groundswell is branching out internationally with a company like Lush,” stated Mr. Swan of the philanthropic and eco-conscious company whose reach extends globally with its charitable projects.

In conjunction, Groundswell is also extending itself to team building projects with other companies.

“We are using this project as a staff communication tool, a team building project that will enhance staff cohesiveness, while strengthening internal infrastructure, and providing an invaluable service to the community.”

Local businesses have contributed over $15,000 to the project in terms of raw materials and labour including Home Hardware and JB Building, among notable others.

“We are looking forward to the completion of the garden, so that we can enjoy it. From 2006 on we’ve been focused on capital development and construction, so it will be nice just to enjoy the beauty of it,” said Mr. Swan on seeing the efforts of their dedication come to fruition.

A place dedicated to environmental safety codes and “artistic expression,” Mr. Swan is reaching out to local artists to be part of the garden’s final construction stage.

“Whether it’s working with wooden structures, or clay ovens, it will be nice to see the hand of local artisans in its completion,” he said.

The success of the Groundswell Community Garden’s and Mr. Swan’s vision has spurred offers from around the country for consultations on projects using renewable energy strategies. “It’s a working model that has been recognized by others looking to utilize natural resources and green technologies for food production,” he said.

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17 toppings and four sauces (two marinara and two pesto-based), and its menu also features salads and Italian olives.

Along with Todd’s wife Brenda and daughters, Madeleine and Alexandra, the family is operating the business as Team Mitchell. With a positive reception from customers, Pizzeria Mercato is looking to grow, and will be accepting applications for part-time and full-time work. Todd can be contacted at 341-1966 for employment inquiries, but the pizza parlour currently only takes walk-in orders.

Before its opening day, the Pizzeria Mercato was brought to perfect working order with some local help – Chris Ekland of Toby Creek Electric and Doug Kelly from DCS Plumbing.

Operating hours are similar to Hopkins Harvest – both stay open until 8 p.m., while the pizzeria opens at noon, two hours after the market starts. Pizzeria Mercato is open everyday except for Wednesdays, and will definitely be running until the last weekend in September.

Todd is exploring the possibility of keeping Pizzeria Mercato operating during the Hopkins’ offseason.

And keep an eye out for their website and social media to be launched soon.

The valley’s newest pizzeria spares no expense putting together top-quality dishes. Operating in tandem with Hopkins Harvest, Pizzeria Mercato has joined the market to include a hot new line of wholesome food.

“There can never be enough great pizza in one valley,” said owner Todd Mitchell.

Pizza has been a big part of Todd’s career, who’s spent more than two decades in hospitality — as the general manager and co-owner of Best Western Invermere Inn. Knowing that the next step in his career would revolve around pizza, Todd studied earlier this year at Tony Gemignani’s International School of Pizza in San Francisco. Mr. Gemignani was the first North American to win the World Pizza Cup in Italy in 2007.

Much of the menu at Pizzeria Mercato was influenced by Mr. Gemignani, such as the hand-pressed dough for their Italian-style pizzas — which are all baked in a wood-fired oven.

And to appease other preferences, Mercato pizzas can instead be ordered in a Greek-style, which gets toasted to a golden-brown in a conveyor oven.

But regardless of which culture influenced the dish, “Good pizza equals the proper balance of meat, cheese, veggies, and crust – and quality ingredients.”

Another page taken from Mr. Gemignani’s playbook applies to the dough at Pizza Mercato.

Made from scratch, there are two separate recipes for both Italian and Greekstyle pizzas.

“They both have different blending techniques,” he said. “Most important is good ingredients, good water – which we have here in PIZZA PANACHE — The Mitchell family, Todd, Brenda, Windermere – and proper Madeleine, and Alexandra, have banded together to bring humidity and temperature.” the valley Pizzeria Mercato, the new restaurant operating Photo by Dan Walton Pizzeria Mercato has alongside Hopkins Harvest.

Kid Ca 2 s C mp 01 am S p 4 ps rin a r gs eh er e!

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff

E UR NT VE AD

Pizza pioneers open in Windermere

Outdoor fun and awesome programs in a great location!

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is offering 1, 3 and 5 day camps with your choice of half or full days from June 30 – August 30.

See all activities online:

fairmonthotsprings.com/bc-rockies-adventures

See you at Camp Springs!

To register please call 250.345.6049 or email: bcrockies@fhsr.com

Canada’s Favourite Family Resort fairmonthotsprings.com / 1.800.663.4979

DISTRICT OF INVERMERE

914 – 8th Avenue, PO Box 339 Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 Tel: 250-342-9281 • Fax: 250-342-2934

NOTICE OF CHANGE OF MEETING The regular meeting of Council for Tuesday, July 8th, 2014 has been changed to Tuesday, July 22nd, 2014 held in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Office (914 – 8th Avenue) at 7 p.m.

For further information please contact Kindry Luyendyk, Corporate Officer at 250-342-9281 ext#1228.

LET US HAMMER OUT THE DETAILS

N E W S PA P E R

FOR ALL YOUR ADVERTISING NEEDS, CALL 250-341-6299

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100 years, 100 pieces of priceless art

By Chloe Danielle Marson CV Arts

We are fast approaching the anniversary of Pynelogs’ 100th year, and to celebrate, we will be hanging 100 pieces of artwork created by local artists and celebrities.

These original pieces of art will be exhibited at Pynelogs for two weeks (July 8th to 20th), leading up to the Party of the Century on Saturday, July 19th. We have asked artists of different modalities and mediums, as well as local celebrities and notable community builders to contribute a 12” x 12” piece of work, to be hung side by side, filling the walls of this beautiful old home. The opening night event is scheduled for Wednesday, July 9th from 7 to 9 p.m. Artists are in attendance.

These wonderful works will be available to take home by those who’ve purchased a $100 ticket to the Party of the Century. We’ll be selecting names out of a hat on the night of July 19th for each ticket holder to pick their favourite painting; anyone with a $100 ticket will want to have a good look at the exhibit before the night of the party!

Contributors to the exhibit include artists Angela Morgan, Lynne Grillmair, Alice Hale, Paula Cravens, as well as local celebrities, Radium mayor Dee Conklin, Home Hardware’s Al Miller and more. General admission to the Party of the Century is $20.

July 4, 2014

Possibility of Deja Vu studied

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff Mountain bikers might be one step closer to having a new trail network near Radium Hot Springs.

The Village of Radium Hot Springs has approved $4,000 in funding to tackle a large portion of a $5,500 ecological study, positive results from which will allow for the Columbia Valley Greenways Trail Alliance to begin the approval process of the Deja Vu trail — an unpaved trail to be located on Crown land south of the village.

“The study is needed to begin the sanctioning process for the Deja Vu trail,” said Columbia Valley Greenways Trail Alliance chair Mark Halwa. “We respect the environmental values; certain species need to be taken into account before construction can begin.”

But the study is just a prerequisite — it doesn’t guarantee that ground will be broken, he said.

“We’ll identify species or other items of ecological significance that will be at risk, and hopefully be able to mitigate the risk and open up more crown land for the benefit of [outdoor recreation.]”

The remainder of the funding needed for the study will be relied upon by other stakeholders, Mr. Halwa said, such as Greenways.

“We’ll have to do a bit of work to fundraise to allow the trail development to go ahead.”

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Congratulations to the David Thompson Secondary School Athletic Award winners for the 2013/2014 school season, who are as follows:

Fall Sports

MVP

Coach

Sr. Girls Volleyball

Jessica Hromadnik

Angie McKenzie

Sr. Boys Volleyball

Colin Ross

Jesse Shaw

Jr. Girls Volleyball

Carli Maybuck

David Sharp,Cheryl Maybuck, Sam Monfee

Jr. Boys Volleyball

Jomari Baddas

Jared Livingston, Jordan Downey

Grade 8 Girls Volleyball

Avery Ullyot-Comrie

Jamie Jones, Jaydon Meyers

Grade 8 Boys Volleyball

Jack MacSteven

Ellen Kelly

Sr. Boys Soccer

Koeye-Hart McAllister

Jurgen Striegel

Cross Country

Blake Glassford, Sophia Christmann

Nadyia Fry

Winter Sports

MVP

Coach

Sr. Girls Basketball

Natasha Hul

Ken Mitchell

Sr. Boys Basketball

Colin Ross

Justin Woodman, Jordan Goldsmith

Jr. Girls Basketball

Kally Van Mulligen

Tammi Beggs, Shelagh Wrazej

Jr. Boys Basketball

Jomari Baddas

Joe Jack

Grade 8 Boys Basketball

Blake Gulbe

Jamie Jones, Sierra King

Skiing

Nat McGrath

Becca Wright, Joanne Bragg, Katie Israelson,Dave McGrath

Snowboard

Shelby Zaporosky

Spring Sports

MVP

Coach

Girls Badminton

Micaela Mauthner

Colin Sherk

Boys Badminton

Reed Corrigal

Colin Sherk

Girls Soccer

Jane Mouly

Becca Wright, Madison Haynes

Track & Field

Natasha Hul

Heather Brown, George Pemberton, Nadyia Fry

Golf

Sophia Christmann

Barry Tremblay

Major Awards Grade 8 Girl

Avery Ullyot-Comrie

Grade 8 Boy

Blake Gulbe

Jr. Girl

Carli Maybuck

Jr. Boy

Jomari Baddas

Sr. Girl

Jane Mouly

Sr. Boy

Blake Glassford & Jack Kubian

Overall Girl

Natasha Hul

Overall Boy

Colin Ross

us for our 19.64 Join 50th anniversary DINNER dinner specials!

SPECIALS Served after 5pm.

MONDAY Taco night for two WEDNESDAY Two - 2 Topping Pizzas

T EA

High school athletes honoured

FRIDAY Fish and chips for two SATURDAY Roast beef with trimmings

EVERY THURSDAY is GRILL NIGHT! Call for What’s Grillin’ 250-345-6019 Served after 5pm.

BURGER & PINT for 11 Mountainside Grille: Served daily from 11am-5pm Dapper’s Landing: Served daily from 11am-3pm

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DISTRICT OF INVERMERE

914 – 8th Avenue, PO Box 339 Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 Tel: 250-342-9281 • Fax: 250-342-2934

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION MEETING OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE The regular meeting of Committee of the Whole scheduled for Tuesday, July 8th, 2014 at 10 a.m. has been cancelled.

The next scheduled meeting will be Tuesday, August 12th, 2014 at 10 a.m.

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Reality: The same money invested in a regular series of small ads will yield bigger results.

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N E W S PA P E R

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HERE TO SERVE YOU HAVE A PARTY AND GET FREE JEWELLERY! A fun get-together with friends and gorgeous free Sterling Silver Jewellery…what more could a girl want?

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HERE TO SERVE YOU 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)

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FAIRMONT RIDGE RENOVATION

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HERE TO SERVE YOU • FURNACES • HEAT PUMPS • AIR CONDITIONING • FIREPLACES • HOT TUBS • CHEMICALS • REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 385 Laurier Street, Invermere, B.C.

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Columbia Chiropractic Dr. Karen Fahrni DC Dr. Meghan Haggarty ND

From Framing to Finishing Al Tallman

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Your Weekly Source for News and Events

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N E W S PA P E R

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PIONEER CLASSIFIEDS

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Phone: 250-341-6299 Fax: 1-855-377-0312 Email: info@cv-pioneer.com www.columbiavalleypioneer.com

GARAGE SALES

ANNOUNCEMENT

CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

Multi-family garage sale July 5th from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. 5059 Armstrong Rd., Dry Gulch. Watch for signs. Dirt bike, game systems and lots more.

Al-Anon. Are you concerned about or affected by someone else’s drinking?

If so, please join us. Al-Anon meets EVERY Monday in Invermere at 7:15 p.m. at the Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church, 712 – 12th Ave (behind the Invermere hospital). For information, please call 250-3428255.

High altitude cheers to Dale for the top quality awning installation.

We’re cool now! Appreciated you fitting us in before the fishing trip.

Cheers to Peacock Embroidery for being so accommodating to all of my annoying requests! We have the best-dressed staff around!

Cheers to Danny’s neighbours in the hood…Unbelievable how much free beer you’ve been giving me, the landscaper, who doesn’t want to get paid !

Jeers to all the local high handicap sandbaggers. Is it money? Ego? Both? Claiming to be worse than you are is laughable!

Jeers to the person who jeered the editor for publishing an article about GMOs. Whether you agree or disagree with the article, everyone is entitled to an opinion. It’s called freedom of the press, freedom of speech and freedom of expression.

If you don’t like it, I’m pretty sure there are still some countries where it is still frowned upon. Maybe you should consider moving there.

Cheers to the local teachers and school staff who ensured that Grad 2014 went off without a hitch despite the hurdles of the past few weeks. Your commitment to ensuring that the grads received the send-off they deserved was noticed and greatly appreciated.

222 Westridge Drive Saturday, July 5th, 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Huge multifamily, tools, furniture, household, toys and more.

Sonshine Children’s Centre is having its annual garage sale on Saturday, July 5th from 9-12. This will be rain or shine at 320 - 10th Avenue. Lots of household items, books, couch, table and other miscellaneous items.

Multi family garage sale. 1020 14th street. Inv. Saturday, July 5th 9 a.m. all day.

Moving sale: 7474 River Crest Road Radium. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday, July 5, 12 and 19th.

ANNOUNCEMENT Narcotics Anonymous meeting now available. Thursdays at 8 p.m. Call 250-342-1071 for more info.

Alcoholics Anonymous. If alcohol is causing problems or conflict in your life, AA can help. All meetings are at 8 p.m. For more information, please call 250-342-2424. Columbia United AA, Invermere: Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at the BC Service Building, South End – 624 4th St., Invermere.

Radium Friendship Group: Friday at the Catholic Church, East Side of Main St. With the exception of Tuesday, all meetings are open.

CHEERS & JEERS Cheers to Back Country Jack’s for sprucing up Main Street Radium with that bright blue paint job.

S IN MEMORIAM S Art Powell

April 20th, 1934 – July 4th, 2010 A special person, A special face, Someone we love, And can’t replace.

Never selfish, Always kind, These are the memories, He left behind.

Always remembered, always loved..

Cheers to EMP’s amazing parents for another day of tasty delights.

We truly appreciate your ongoing support!

Jeers to the bureaucrats who no longer allow Hot Dog Sales at Home Hardware. The Millers have generously helped local organizations raise thousands of dollars over many years.

Cheers to the Millers, Brian and our customers for helping us turn lemons into lemonade at our Home Hardware Mini Book Sale last Saturday. We raised $663.00.

Friends of the Invermere Library.

Cheers to Fairmont Pizza and Ice Cream Parlour. Thanks a million for the mouth watering pizza.

You guys are the best. Everyone at the Fairmont Volunteer Fire Dept. appreciated your generosity. Three Cheers.

Jeers to the speedboat water-skiing on Wilmer Lake. This is a small fishing lake not a recreation speed boat lake. Dock and play with your boat where it belongs.

Cheers to everyone who got the new Visitor Information Centre up and running in Fairmont. You hit the ground running and were busy!

Cheers to Cst. Peggy Bell for contributing a sweet speech to the Eileen Madson Grade 3 graduates at Pynelogs. And to Marko for passing on the request.

Cheers to library supporters who won’t be shushed!

ANNOUNCEMENT

Pancake Breakfast Sundays 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Open Market Sundays

11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Produce, crafts, canned goods and more!

July 13th, 2014 to August 31st, 2014 Edgewater

Your family, Sheila and the kids!

To Book a Table call Vi at 250-347-0044.

Jeers to Danny from your neighbour from the hood! Please pay your landscaper already cause I can’t afford to keep buying him beer every time he comes lookin for ya!

LOL. Jeers to the persons on the long weekend who stole my cider and jacket out of my backpack and left empty beer bottles in their place.

Cheers for not stealing my wallet though!

Jeers to anyone that complained about the helicopter landing at the hospital. That flight saved a child’s life, is that not a good reason to land there?

Cheers to Mike and Angel of Findlay Creek Outfitters for making our vacation spectacular and truly unforgettable. All the best, Chandra and Gaspar from Indonesia.

Cheers to the girls at Kootenay Savings! Absolutely the best and unmatched service! You ladies really go above and beyond and it’s a privilege to be a member of Kootenay Savings Invermere Branch ;) You’re the best! J Cheers to Cpl. Simpson for leading the DTSS Class of 2014 Grand March--much appreciated--as well as to the Fire Dept. and RCMP for being on hand at the end of the parade for some amazing photo ops. And a big CHEERS to the community for lining the streets for the parade. You made the grads feel like celebrities! We live in a great valley!

Cheers to the hard working crew at Citadella restaurant. Some of the tastiest and most interesting food I’ve had in the valley. And with a spectacular view!

CHEERS to the knights on shining dirt bikes for returning my princess to me on the long weekend. I’m sure she would’ve enjoyed chasing you around all day but I very much appreciate you tying her outside the house. Huge thank you from me! Woof from her:) Cheers to Collin Knight for his ace at The Point. It’s in the hole - a Cinderella story!

Cheers to Heather B. for stopping as she was walking by an elderly lady’s home and weeded her flower garden. It made her day.

Cheers to the person who pre-paid for my groceries at Valley Foods on Saturday – a random act of kindness that I’ve never before experienced! I will try to pay it forward in some way.

Cheers to all the DTSS parents for their support with 2014 Grad!

Cheers to Kelly Tomalty for organizing a smooth celebration for the Grads of 2014.

LOST AND FOUND Found: Various clothing found throughout Invermere. Contact the District of Invermere Office if you lost something, we may have it.

250-342-9281.

STORAGE NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available.

Now with climatecontrolled units.

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STORAGE

SUITE FOR RENT

STORAGE SPACE – assorted sizes, easy access, immediate availability, long-term or short-term. Deck Properties Warehouse, Industrial Park: 250-342-3166.

Large 2-bdrm, main floor unit of 4 plex in Windermere, near the beach, 5 appliances, $850/mo, call or text 403-836-6059.

OFFICE SPACE For Lease: Micro office space, Panache Bldg., 250 - 300 sq. ft. each.

All new, available immediately.

Phone 250-342-5805.

COMMERCIAL SPACE Commercial space for rent, 503 7th Ave., formerly Valley Spas, 1,950 sq. ft., call 250-342-0603 or 250341-5845.

NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE 24 x 36 shop power included, propane heat at tenant’s expense, $650/mo first and last D.D. required. Contact New House Multi Storage 250-342-3637.

2,425 sq. ft. prime commercial space located at 1313 7th Ave., across from the Invermere Inn. Phone Leo at 250-342-3134.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION Room for rent in Radium condo.

Clean, responsible person wanted. $450/mo. Includes all utilities and Internet. 250-409-4029.

SUITE FOR RENT Invermere: affordable 1-bdrm and 2-bdrm apartments. $600 - $800/ mo. Includes all utilities. 250-3411182.

Radium: Fully furnished units for rent. Bedsitting, 1-bdrms, 2-bdrms.

N/S, pets negotiable. Call Joan at 250-342-7517 to view and check availability. Rent includes heat, hydro, cable and all linens.

STARTING AT $500/mo.

2-bdrm furnished suite available immediately in Windermere 4-plex. All appliances. Large deck, yard, lake views. Pets considered $800/mo. 250-409-7435, email shellimilley@gmail.com.

HOUSE FOR RENT WINDERMERE Updated manufactured home. 2 bedrooms plus guest house. Four appliances.

Fully fenced yard. Smoking and pets ok. $900/month plus utilities. Rent to own options available. Avail. Aug 1st. Contact Cory Stanbury @ 250341-5267.

Long-term rental 3-bdrm + 3.5 bathroom Townhouse fully developed and centrally located right in Invermere. Single car garage, great deck, and yard. Very quiet location close to schools, parks, churches, downtown, and local grocery stores. Seeking a small family or professionals new to town. References mandatory.

N/S, N/P, $1,400/mo + utilities.

Available August 1st. Contact 250341-1413.

MOBILE HOME

1996, 14x70 Mobile Home for Sale #4a Lambert Rd, Juniper Heights.

2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, big sunny deck nice view of Mt. Swansea, close to bike trails. Shed and green house included. Asking $58,000.

Phone 250-342-5444.

HOUSE FOR SALE 5-bdrm, detached garage, close to school in Canal Flats. $149,900, call 250-426-8958.

House for sale in Windermere, quiet cul-de sac, approx. 2,700 sq. ft., 3-bdrm, 3 bath, double garage, park like setting. $550,000, phone 250-342-6706.

CONDO FOR SALE

For Sale

Don’t see it here?

Check out our private sale listings in our Valley Echo Publications!

Sell it faster with us!

Call Cheryl Williams at 250-341-6299.

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250 US gallon tanks for sale. Very versatile, plastic w/ metal 6” opening, 2’ discharge, 125 lbs. $200 for 1 or $300 for 2. Call George. 250347-9500.

BOATS FOR SALE

BOAT FOR SALE: 1993 Sea Ray 18’ bowrider, 150 HP Mercury EFI, Shorelander trailer, High 5 prop, complete convertible top, travel cover, ski and tubing gear, depth/ fish finder. $9,850. Call Don at 403201-9220.

VEHICLES FOR SALE 1979 5-ton Chevy Dump Truck single 2-speed rear axle, $3,700.

For parts 1999 Ford F150 4x4 reg. cab long box V6 standard, $500.

Chev 3 ton manlift. $3,500. 250341-1846.

CAMPING

2008 Springdale 29’ travel trailer, sleeps 9. Air, awning, new batteries and converter, outside shower, queen size bed in own room, double bunk on bottom single on top, microwave, large kitchen sink, tub and shower, 60 gallon water tank, couch and table fold out. NO SLIDE. Has been very well taken care of and hardly used. Asking $13,000 O.B.O. Call 250-688-0601 Windermere.

1982 Travelmate trailer. 15’ fair condition. Sleeps 5. Fridge, stove, furnace. No bathroom. $500. 250342-1455.

SERVICES

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES 2001 Kawasaki 800 Vulcan.

12,000 km. saddle bags, crash bar.

Beautiful shape. Asking $4,500 O.B.O. To view, contact 250-3415524.

Home Building and Renos Chuck Newhouse Builders 250-342-3637 chucknew@telus.net

HOUSE FOR SALE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

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Water treatment and purification, includes drinking water systems, softeners and conditioners, iron filters. Call AQUAIR, 250-342-5089.

Dryer Vent and Furnace Cleaning and inspections. Call AQUAIR today!

250-342-5089.

NEED A PASSPORT or VISA PHOTO? ...guaranteed to meet Passport specifications or your money back or complimentary re-take!

Walk-ins accepted; appointments preferred.

Ready in an hour.

KRS Photography Printing - Picture Framing 505-7th Avenue Invermere Open Tuesday-Saturday 10-5 or by appointment.

Look for the red door behind the Invermere Laundromat! www.kimberleyrae.ca or 250-342-5102

Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Environmentally friendly products.

Dry in 1 hour! Call 250-688-0213 or visit www.heavensbest.ca .

“I would happily recommend Shannon’s Blinds. Her service was outstanding, and she went above & beyond our expectations.

The quote was fair and install was absolutely painless. I will be passing her name on to all our friends.” Lynette New – “Drapery & much more” Phantom Retractable Screen Doors

Shannon’s Blinds & Designs 250-342-5749.

Rockies West Realty Independently Owned and Operated

492 Highway 93/95, Invermere, BC

Kim Collens

Representative

toll free: 1.877.342.3427 cell: 250.342.1671

kim@rockieswest.com www.kimcollens.com

Recipe Of The Week

FRESH FRUIT YOGURT ICE POPS 2 cups fresh fruit (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, bananas) 2 cups plain or vanilla Yogurt ¼ cup Sugar 12 small Paper Cups 12 Popsicle Sticks

Place the mixed fruit, yogurt and sugar into a blender.

Cover and blend until fruit is chunky or smooth, as desired.

Fill paper cups ¾ full with fruit mixture.

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CONDO FOR SALE

2-bdrm, 2 full bath, W/D, F/S, dishwasher and microwave. R2000 certified. All on one floor. Located downtown close to shopping and beach. Asking $285,000. Serious inquiries only. Call 250-342-2274.

SERVICES

Townhouse in downtown Invermere Built in 2005, fantastic views in a quiet location.

No strata fees, 5 appliances, 1,467 square feet.

Available immediately. “Get it while it’s hot!”

Asking $229,900

• Call 250-342-0371

A Short Drive to Paradise!

Riverside Golf course home overlooks the 12th fairway.

Bring the family and enjoy 6 bedrooms, games room with wet bar and fenced yard with mature trees.

$499,900

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Just a reminder… The classified deadline is 12 noon Tuesday.

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SERVICES

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LESSONS/TRAINING

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Guitar lessons and Mac computer tutoring. Available most evenings and weekends. Call Emily at 250409-4104.

Akiskinook Resort is now accepting applications for maintenance personnel.

The successful candidate must be available to work weekends and have a valid Class 5 driver’s licence. Duties include the maintenance of all grounds, roads, parking, recreation centre, beach, and marina. We are looking for an individual with a high level of attention to detail; able to work independently; and able to maintain hand tools, gas powered tools, and equipment.

Working knowledge of WCB Work Safe Procedures; Pool Operator Certificate Level 1, and Small Water System Operator Certificate are assets but not required. Resumes can be submitted by email to akisk01@telus.net or by fax to 250342-0122

Looking for an extra income?

Columbia Valley Taxi is looking for a class 4 driver. Must have clear criminal record check, driver’s abstract and health check. Mostly late night driving. $15/hr. plus tips.

Phone 250-342-5262, 250-3413521.

Farside Pub is seeking manager, cooks and bar staff. Email gboake@ hotmail.com, call Gracie at 250341-1548 or fax 250-342-0341.

Horseback Archery Training.

New Members welcome.

250-347-9048.

photography studio picture framing passport photos

HELP WANTED Invermere Petro-Can is currently accepting resumes for F/T and P/T employment. Apply in person to 185 Laurier Street, Invermere between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

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

250-342-5102

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Phone 250-342-5525 for interview.

INTERIORS

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Call Mary Ann at 250-342-0743.

Attention stay at home Moms or other hard workers. Cleaning staff needed. Good pay, flexible hours.

Radium hotel. Please call 250-3479305.

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We offer a friendly work environment, shared benefits plan, scholarship program and opportunities for advancement.

Career opportunities

Successful applicants will be required to perform the following duties: • Cook and assemble food such as sandwiches, hamburgers, salads, milkshakes, portion and wrap food or place it on plates for service to patrons, package food for take-out orders, cleaning of production area.

• Serve customers at counter and in drive-thru, handle payment transactions, cleaning of dining and front counter area.

• Stock refrigerators and follow A&W and B.C. Provincial standards for food safety and quality, and record keeping.

• Pleasantly and honestly interact with customers and fellow team members.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT & CORPORATE SECRETARY

Please apply in person or online at www.aw.ca

Based in our Castlegar office.

ANAlYST, OPERATIONS

Based in our Cranbrook office.

Apply by July 21, 2014. cbt.org/careers 1.800.505.8998

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

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Job description available in store 7 positions available No education required One to two years experience required.

Nights/early mornings/weekends $12.12/hour + medical/ dental/group benefits.

Job description available in store 12 positions available No education or experience required.

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

Apply in person, via email (timhortons.invermere@gmail.com) or by fax (250-341-3177) for both positions.

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Sunchaser Vacation Villas is all about providing excellent vacation experiences to the families that visit us year after year; and we need talent to provide it! We are currently seeking a reliable, and experienced individual to fill the following position:

Maintenance Labourer

1 position available Full-time seasonal with potential in turning into year-round.

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O Canada!

Another incredible Canada Day celebration in the Columbia Valley took place on Tuesday, July 1st... the Kinsmen Club of Windermere Valley fireworks one minute after midnight on June 30th (bottom left photo courtesy of Marlene Chabot, top left by Dan Walton, top right by Nicole Trigg); the Invermere Canada Day parade (Canadian cowgirl and gymnast photos by Steve Hubrecht, remaining parade photos by Dan Walton); and the Mountain Mosaic Festival of the Arts at Kinsmen Beach (photos by Dan Walton).

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The much-anticipated opening of Invermere’s new Splash & Spray Park was the perfect addition to the Canada Day festivities taking place at Kinsmen Beach and Pynelogs greenspace on Tuesday, July 1st.

Photos by Dan Walton & Erin Knutson

July 4, 2014

FAITH

Love is as love does

By Pastor Trevor Hagan Lake Windermere Alliance Church What is “it”? In any language, “it” is the most powerful expression of the most powerful emotion and experience in the world. “It”, of course, is “love.” An old song says: “You’re nobody ‘till somebody loves you.” And if that is true... then everybody is somebody because God loves everybody!

Someone has said, “People were created to be loved, and things were created to be used. The reason the world is in chaos is because things are being loved, and people are being used.”

Life is about relationships… with God, our family, our friends, our neighbours… Love is God’s remedy for the brokenness in our relationships and in our world.

Dr. D. L. Moody in a message about Christian Love challenges me with this thought: “It speaks in Galatians about love, the fruit of the spirit being love, joy, peace, gentleness, long suffering, meekness and temperance. The way this writer has put it — and I think it is very beautiful — is that joy is love exultant, peace is love in repose, and long suffering is love enduring. It is all love, you see, a gentleness is love in society, and goodness is love in action, and faith is love on the battle-field, and meekness is love at school, and temperance is love in training.” [Galatians 5:22-23] I remember some wise words from that movie character Forest Gump, he said, “stupid is as stupid does.” I find this statement really rings true, yet one that I believe is even better is that “Love Is as Love Does.” Our actions speak louder than our words and love needs to be acted out in the relationships all around us. Don’t wait for the people around you to love you — reach out and do something for someone to show your love for them.

A favourite verse of mine lately from the Bible says, “Dear friends, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” 1 John 3:16.

Remember: love is as love does.

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Valley Churches LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH

Sunday, July 6th 10:30 a.m.: Worship and Life Instruction, “Reach Out”...

Pastor Trevor ministering.

Pastor Trevor Hagan 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org

WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY ANGLICAN-UNITED Every Sunday, 10:30 a.m.

Christ Church Trinity 1st and 3rd Sunday, 9 a.m.: All Saint’s, Edgewater 2nd Sunday, 7 p.m.: St. Peter’s, Windermere Reverend Laura Hermakin 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-6644 • www.wvsm.ca

VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY

Sunday, 10 a.m.: Worship service. Kids’ Church provided.

Pastor Murray Wittke 4814 Highway 93/95, Windermere 250-342-9511 • www.valleychristianonline.com

ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

Saturday, 4:30 p.m.: at St. Anthony’s, Canal Flats.

Saturday, 5 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m.: at Canadian Martyrs’ Church in Invermere Sunday, 11 a.m.: at St. Joseph’s Church in Radium.

712 -12th Ave., Invermere Father Gabriel • 250-342-6167

ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERE

Worship services every Sunday at 1:30 p.m.

Christ Church Trinity, 110 - 7th Ave., Invermere Pastor Rev. Fraser Coltman • 1-250-426-7564

RADIUM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

Sunday 10 a.m. Worship service Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater • 250-342-6633 No. 4, 7553 Main St. Radium • 250-347-9937

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS

Worship Service, Sunday, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

President Adam Pasowisty • Columbia Valley Branch 5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 250-341-5792

You can remember someone special with your gift to the Canadian Cancer Society

Outstanding obstetrics The Invermere Perinatal Group was recently presented with the MOREob Award of Recognition for maintaining a strong obstetrical program in the District of Invermere, and for “outstanding performance in the application of knowledge, communication, and teamwork in order to make patient safety the priority.”

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To donate In Memory or In Honour: www.cancer.ca | 250-426-8916 or call toll-free 1-800-656-6426 or mail to: P. O. Box 102 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Please include: Your name and address for tax receipt Name of the person being remembered Name and address to send card to

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Private gated community.

Golf course living.

Radium Springs Estates is a community of rare distinction built to tastefully blend its exclusive and inspiring setting with the traditions of architecture, natural site features and three stunning golf holes on the Springs Course. Radium Springs Estates is within walking distance to the Village of Radium Hot Springs town centre. Championship golf courses, Lot Plan - Radium Springs Estates

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Contact Rick Jensen 250-426-9727 Exclusive Builder

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