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VALLEY NEWS

Composting program on trial at Windermere landfill ROT STARS! — Patsy Lussier and Kayja Becker, Groundswell’s composters, are spearheading the local organic waste pick up and processing program in support of the Regional District’s 2016 Compost Pilot Project. Commercial business owners can contact Groundswell to arrange pick up services while residential organic waste can be taken to a bin like this at the Columbia Valley Transfer Station in Windermere. Look for Patsy and Kayja at Groundswell’s Waste Not Station this coming weekend at Valley Appreciation Day.

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By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is launching a new pilot composting system.

The project, which has come with the support and encouragement of the Groundswell Network Society, will run this summer in certain parts of the RDEK— one of which is the Upper Columbia Valley — and will accommodate nearly all kitchen scraps.

“Residents are now able to drop off their household kitchen waste at the Columbia Valley landfill (in Windermere),” said RDEK environmental services manager Kevin Paterson in a press release. “The composting bins for the public are specially marked and will be available through the end of October.”

Mr. Paterson added that although many East Kootenay residents already compost fruits and vegetables on a small scale, there are food scraps, such as meats, cheeses, paper plates and paper towels that are not appropriate for backyard composting since these can easily attract wildlife and pests. All these food scraps will be accepted in the pilot composting program.

“The regional district is testing a low-tech, but highly efficient method to process the organic materials, using carefully monitored windrows,” said Paterson. “The regional district already manages household waste, recyclables and other waste streams, so adding organics to our services would be a natural next-step. This pilot project will help us to be better able to understand our ability to process organics on a larger scale.”

Groundswell business and social enterprise developer Bill Swan told The Pioneer that, in many ways, the RDEK’s pilot composting program has grown out of the more local composting program run by Groundswell in Invermere.

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Rafting companies take to the air to access Lower Canyon

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff Rafting companies running the Lower Canyon of the Kicking Horse River have come up with a creative solution to their loss of access to the iconic stretch of whitewater and are now using helicopters to airlift clients, boats and guides up and over Canadian Pacific railway tracks paralleling the river.

The rail company had earlier this spring told the rafting companies using the river, including Radium Hot Springs-based Kootenay River Runners, that they would no longer be allowed to simply walk across the tracks, as they had done for decades, because of the trespassing and liability associated with that.

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and the rail company to allow the rafting companies some sort of access to the Lower Canyon have so far proved fruitless, and a few weeks ago, two of the rafting companies (Glacier Rafting Company and Wet and Wild Adventures) decided to circumvent the problem by partnering with a helicopter company (Alpine Helicopters) to get rafters to the famous section of the river.

“They’re (the rafting companies) only doing it when the water is at a safe level, but they’ve already done a few trips,” Tourism Golden communications and social media manager Andy Brown told The Pioneer. “It’s been really well-received. There’s a limited number of trips they can accommodate because they can only get in four rafts at a time, but so far there’s been plenty of demand and the only cancellations have been because of the river level — not because of a lack of people.”

Using the helicopters raises the price of a trip on the Lower Canyon by about $100 per person.

“They have to fly everything in there — rafts, equipment, guides, guests — so it does take multiple trips,” said Mr. Brown. “There’s actually a shoal, a kind of a sand bar on the side of the river, close to the traditional put in. That’s where they land. The guides go first and then they help unstrap the rafts, which come in on the second helicopter trip, and the customers come last, with the helicopter landing a little further down from the rafts to let the guests out.”

When access was first blocked, an outcry swept across the Kootenay region and the issue was eventually brought up in provincial parliament chambers in Victoria and the federal parliament chambers in Ottawa.

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• On Saturday, July 16th at 3:43 a.m., Columbia Valley RCMP received a report from a 32-year-old Invermere man that an intoxicated male had been banging on his door trying to get into his house. The complainant added that the Caucasian male was 6’1”, wearing a baseball cap, black hoodie and shorts and that after throwing up on the complainant’s truck, the male departed east on foot toward the lake. Police responded to the report and conducted extensive patrols throughout the area with negative results. No further reports were received about the male.

• On Saturday, July 16th, a 33-year-old local male phoned the RCMP to report that while relaxing at James Chabot beach, a golf ball landed next to him seemingly from out of nowhere. The complainant believed it came from the old football field just west of the beach and requested patrols. Cst. Myers made patrols in the area, but could not locate any individuals hitting golf balls or in possession of golf clubs.

The Columbia Valley RCMP is again warning residents of an increasingly aggressive scam, where scammers purport to be with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) or Microsoft Corp. There are several ways people can help protect themselves by using the following practices: • Do not feel pressure to respond to a request until you have a chance to verify the story.

• Never transfer money, or give out credit card or other financial information, until you can verify the person’s identity and the story, and determine whether it is legitimate.

• The CRA will not ask for payment via prepaid credit cards or wire transfer.

• Look up published numbers for the CRA in the phone book and confirm the legitimacy of the caller’s story. Do not call numbers provided to you by the person who called you.

• Don’t believe what you see. Business logos, websites and email addresses can easily be duplicated to look legitimate.

• Watch for poor grammar and spelling.

• Contact the business directly to legitimize the communication before you take any action. Search online to get contact information from an official source.

• Hover your mouse over links to check their true destination. If the URL doesn’t match the link, or seems suspicious, don’t click on it.

• Be wary of unexpected emails that contain links or attachments from unknown senders.

• Update your computer’s anti-virus software.

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The scholarships offered through the Columbia Valley Community Foundation (CVCF) are annual awards that Columbia Valley students are able to apply for and receive twice during their post-secondary education.

“Arnold Ellis left a gift to the community when he died in 2012 through the community foundation. His gift was just under a million and a half dollars. It’s because of that gift we’re able to help all of these students who are working on their post-secondary education,” said CVCF executive director Laurie Klassen.

The community foundation accepts applications for the award during April and the scholarships must be used for the following school year. A key consideration for the awards is that every recipient must have spent at least five years of their childhood going to school in the Columbia Valley as per request of the donor.

“It’s for anyone pursuing any kind of post-secondary whether it’s trades or technical or university or college. This award supports all of that,” said Ms. Klassen.

The scholarship application is fairly inclusive, taking into consideration where the student is attending post-secondary, what they’re studying, and any extracurricular activities such as sports and work. Arnold Ellis wanted to help students in the valley be better Canadian citizens so in the application students are asked to explain how their desired career will give back to whatever community they end up living in.

As a child, Mr. Ellis grew up in Skookumchuck where he was only able to receive a Grade 8 education.

“That’s why education was very important to him because he never had an opportunity to pursue it,” said Ms. Klassen.

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Composting craze

By Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff

The community composting craze is finally catching on in the East Kootenay thanks to Groundswell and the regional district. Now, those of us who are avid recyclers, who flinch each time we see a plastic container or aluminum can in a garbage can, can rejoice at the fact that even more waste will be making its way into a more efficient disposal stream where it can be reused, instead of being rendered useless in a landfill.

Prior to moving to the Columbia Valley, I lived in Squamish and Whistler, communities that have huge community recycling depots, with large bins specifically designated for organic waste. After years and years of saving my food scraps and dropping them off along with the rest of my recycling, I found it really difficult to adapt back to throwing out my household food waste once I moved to Invermere. In fact, it became quite an inconvenience. Unable to have a personal composting bin on my rental properties, I was forced to throw organic waste into my garbage, which had a number of negative consequences. The size of my garbage grew, a lot.

Whereas before, I maybe had one small bag of garbage every two weeks (keeping in mind I was also recycling plastics, glass, even styrofoam), now I was dealing with three to four times that. Then, I was forced to use bin liners to capture all the oozing, rotting mess of food going bad — when you compost, your garbage is bone dry, free from any foul smells and doesn’t require the additional waste of a plastic bag to line the can (using compostable bags as bin liners when you have food already composting in your garbage is a disaster).

I find keeping a container for food scraps in the freezer is the best way to store compost until I’m ready to drop it off.

There are so many more benefits to composting — I encourage as many people as possible to participate in the pilot program and discover them for themselves.

Historical Lens Boy and his steed In this image dated 1912, Bob Tegart sits on top of a horse in front of the Fairmont Store. If you have any more information, email us at info@columbiavalleypioneer.com.

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Correction

In the July 8th Pioneer story “Local artist heads to Stampede to showcase art”, the Stampede was accidentally referred to as “infamous” instead of “famous”. The Pioneer apologizes for the miswording.

Focus on the socio-economic reality Dear Editor: Economic viability is based on producing a needed product or service. This is what provides jobs and supports, through taxes, community services. Reading current comments and articles, this seems to be a foreign concept.

Civic organizations talk about government money for a consultant to formulate a sustainable, green plan based on “relaxation”.

Hey, I thought “relaxation” was about putting your feet up on the sofa and watching TV. Not much economic stimulus in that.

An MLA candidate’s main emphasis is oppos-

ing positive economic opportunities and supporting more government. I see also major ads for both federal and provincial employment and job training. I also see numerous “employees wanted” ads.

This valley has many well-run organizations that provide needed products and great hospitality services.

That is where the prosperity is. Let’s focus on them. They are the source of jobs and community viability — not studies, protesting and government handouts.

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LETTERS Jeersing a jeers

Dear Editor: I am responding to the Jeers comment of July 15th about “BAH HUMBURGERS who complain about ... dogs swimming in lake”. Why should dogs be restricted from swimming in public beach areas? Here are five reasons: Dog waste contains 23 million fecal coliform bacteria per gram, 10 times more per pound of body weight than even cows produce.

Pets are responsible for up to onethird of bacterial pollution in waterways near developed areas.

Ten to 50 percent of bacteria in air samples comes from feces with dog poop

being a particularly dominant source.

Pet waste takes a year or more to break down. Even after that, the parasites can survive in the soil for years.

Infected pet poop can carry the eggs of roundworms and other parasites (like cryptosporidium, giardia and salmonella), which can linger in soil for years.

Anyone gardening, playing sports, walking barefoot, or digging in the infected dirt risks coming into contact with those eggs. Children are most susceptible since they often play in the dirt and put things in their mouths.

Wes James Windermere

Big praise for small-town politician Dear Editor: A key responsibility of any political leader is to listen to the concerns of all constituents followed by working hard to find a common ground upon which everyone can take steps forward. My experience with Gerry Taft is that he is a good listener, that he respects opinions that differ from his own, and that he is able to focus on the big picture.

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Dear Editor: I would like to shed light on an issue that is occurring in our backcountry that is unfair and disturbing to the individuals involved. First, let me provide some background material.

My father was always very much an outdoorsman and as long as I can remember he would take our family camping/fishing/hiking on almost every weekend and holiday possible. One of his favorite spots was back in the “Findlay Creek” area and he first started taking us there in the late 1950s.

My Dad is now in his early 80s and one of the last activities that he finds solace and comfort in is to go back and camp up at Findlay Creek. The area that he prefers is within cell phone service (which is a comfort to us children, in case of emergency), but is really not a spot that is very desirable to most campers. He takes great care and time settling into this spot and takes a few days

to completely get set up.

So what I and my Dad find disturbing is that forestry and RCMP personnel are going out to these wilderness areas and harassing him and other campers by telling them that they must pack up and move to somewhere else. These officers advise that after leaving for 72 hours, the campers then can move back to the very same spot that they were evicted from! I understand that this policy frees up camping spots for others to use, but in my father’s case, where he camps, no one would probably want to camp there anyway.

Rather than applying this heavy-handed policy carte blanche, can’t these officers use a little discretion and give leeway to these senior citizens who all they want is solitude and solace in their last remaining “healthy years”?

Please show some compassion.

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Open invitation to blacksmiths Dear Editor: I have been asked to do a small Blacksmith Demo at the Agri Park by the Crossroads this coming Sunday.

Well, OK, but how about if we make it a demo by a few amateur blacksmiths?

Like I will show you mine if you show me yours? Could be fun and may be entertaining. I will bring a few anvils and forger plus a “Show and Tell” table. Bring your favourite hammer and maybe project, please?

Gunner Jorgensen Invermere

Wildsight weed out Hayleigh Fabrick (top) was one of 10 volunteers who turned up for Wildsight Invermere’s first weed pull of the year, at lower Sinclair Creek near Radium. Three staff members of the East Kootenay Invasive Species Council (including Brett Hutchinson and Jessie Paloposki, right) gave a brief overview of the three main invasive species in the area: field scabious, spotted knapweed, and common tansy. After habitat loss, invasive species are considered to be the second greatest threat to global biological diversity.

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July 22, 2016

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Cycling Club seeing the benefits of trail additions

By Eric Elliott Pioneer Staff Mountain bikers in the Columbia Valley are making the most of new trails created at Lake Lillian this year, with that success resulting in a push for even further additions to the cycling trail network in the notto-distant future.

Starting this spring, the Columbia Valley Cycling Society (CVCS) unveiled an additional 13.8 kilometres of trails to the network at Lake Lillian for mountain bikers from within the valley as well as visitors to utilize. Originally, the trail network at Lake Lillian was only approximately 10 kilometres long, containing several difficult stretches where novice mountain bikers would have to get off their bikes and walk to avoid potential injury.

Now the trail network is more than double the original length, and riders have a plethora of trails to choose from that accommodate novice riders as well as more experienced riders looking to work on some of their weaknesses on the trails.

David Lammerse, director of trail development for the cycling society, said that the additions to Lake Lillian have been in the works for over two years now and officially opened in the spring with proper signage that indicates to riders the different trails and difficulties associated with them.

Mr. Lammerse said that trail additions such as these are beneficial not only to the cycling community but also to Upper Columbia Valley as a whole.

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“There’s a little more variety. With enough trail you turn an area into a destination. Every area, because of typography and geology, the trails quite often have their own character.

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“It began four years ago, stemming from the Imagine Invermere process and it’s been really successful. Our first year we processed 16,000 litres of organic waste, double that the second year and 50,000 litres the third year. The public response was really positive,” said Mr. Swan. “In meetings with the RDEK, we brought up the idea of kicking it up a notch and taking it to a regional scale, which is what we’re seeing now. It’s great because it will increase the number of people participating and the volume of organic waste processed.”

Groundswell collects organic waste from businesses and commercial source and brings it to the Windermere landfill (where the public can drop off organic waste), and then puts the compost gathered through a processing machine.

“It’s turned, mixed and aerated every three days and we get compost in 21 days,” said Mr. Swan. “It’s not only good because it reduces greenhouse gas, but you get a great product of it, with the soil produced. We don’t have a lot of good organisms in the soil in our valley here, and agriculturalists and growers need that stuff.”

There is also an economic benefit to composting, although it may not immediately be obvious, he added.

“A lot of people look at it and say, ‘There’s a new

cost now with the composting program.’ But you have to look at the bigger picture. By composting you are extending the life of a landfill, and there is a huge cost — tens of millions of dollars — associated with creating new landfills and new transfer stations,” he said. “You are also saving on tipping fees at landfills.”

Mr. Swan said there are still some issues to sort out in terms of creating a true region-wide composting program (such as creating a regional policy for it and then meshing that with how local municipalities actually collect and process the organic waste), but that this RDEK pilot project is a great start.

“The RDEK has committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Organics diversion is a relatively quick and simple way to achieve immediate reductions, and has the potential to save money and emissions through local production of a valuable end-product,” explained RDEK community energy manager Megan Lohmann in the press release.

The pilot programs will wrap up at the end of October. The next step in the project will be to conduct quality testing on the compost through the winter and early spring. The results of the pilot project will be reported to the RDEK board of directors in 2017.

More information is available on the RDEK’s website at www.rdek.bc.ca.

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Out & About Grupo Cubano Brisas del Palmar is known in Cuba as one of the country’s leading bands of traditional music and they’re coming to play the Invermere Community Hall on July 27th. See page 12 for details.

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El Grupo Cubano to make stop in Invermere and enjoy all the different types of music,” she said.

Ms. Martinez said this ability to play all different types of music is what makes For the third time since 2013, El GruEl Grupo Cubano as successful as they are po Cubano will be stopping in Invermere throughout Canada and in Cuba. on Wednesday, July 27th as part of their “They have different styles than other tour across Western Canada performing groups,” she said, noting that the group their award-winning music. tries to play music that will captivate auSince 1999, the famous Cuban fivediences from two years old all the way to person ensemble has been performing their people in their 80s and 90s. “They can music while being featured daily on Cueven play music from Peru, Columbia, ban National Radio. They’ve even had the Mexico, Spain, so this is what makes them opportunity to perform for former Pope Benedict. so different.”

Of the five performers in the band, In 2003, the group first began coming four sing vocals in their performance with to Canada as both a quartet and a quintet Sigfirdo Borbon playing the percussion. until 2007. After taking several years off The group will begin their tour starting from travelling north of the 49th parallel, in Edmonton on Friday, July 22nd followed the group returned in 2012 and has reby stops in Calgary and Okotoks leading turned to Canada each summer since. up the event in Invermere this Wednesday Patricia Martinez, manager of the LIVE IT UP LATINO-STYLE — Music lovers in the Columbia Valley are in for a treat evening. The Invermere performance will group, said that El Grupo Cubano enjoys when the famous Cuban band El Grupo Cubano plays the Invermere Community Hall be held at the Invermere Community Hall coming to Canada every summer and is on Wednesday, July 27th.

Photo submitted starting at 7:30 p.m. with tickets available happy to make a stop in Invermere for the for purchase at Inspire Floral Boutique for $20. Those looking for more information second year in a row.

“They like to play in the small places because I think the people really appreciate about the event or the band can visit their website at www.elgrupocubano.com.

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Friday, July 22nd • Invermere Ballfest, Slo-Pitch fundraising event at Invermere Crossroads organized by Invermere Lions Club. This year’s proceeds going to the Westside Legacy Trail. Visit ballfest.ca for details. Runs until July 24th.

• Horizon Unlimited Mountain Madness. Invermere’s first time hosting this off-road, competitive, motorcycle navigation challenge for teams of 2-4 bikes. Visit horizonsunlimited.com/humm/humm-info. Runs until July 24th.

• 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Junior Naturalist Program for children ages 6-12, runs July 1st through August 27th on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at Redstreak Campground Theatre. Cost $5 per child. Parents call 250-347-6525 to register. Drop-ins are also welcome!

• 11 a.m.: Pop-up Story Time every Friday in July and August around the valley. For exact locations visit invermere.bclibrary.ca or call 250-342-6416.

• 12 - 8 p.m.: Second Annual Art Walk. Stroll through seven Invermere Art Galleries and Studios every Friday from July 1st until September 2nd.

• 4 - 9 p.m.: Music and Market on Main at Radium Visitor Information Centre every Friday in July and August. Market from 4 - 9 p.m., Music from 7 - 9 p.m.

Visit radiumhotsprings.com for details.

• 5 p.m. - 1 a.m.: 18th Annual Bull Riding in the Rockies. World professional bull riders followed by a family dance. See page 14 for details and ticket pricing.

• 5 - 8 p.m.: Mixed media artist David Zimmerman at Effusion Art Gallery + Glass Studio showcasing his artwork. Also Saturday July 23rd 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• 5 - 9 p.m.: Registration for 2nd Annual Toby Creek Kayak Race and Whitewater Festival at the Panorama Adventure Center. Races run Saturday July 23rd and

Sunday July 24th. For details contact Mike Holroyd at mholroydcoach@gmail.com, 403-282-3374 or visit https://www.aquabaticscalgary.com/newblog/Toby_ Creek_race_2016.

• 6:30 p.m.: Pork Loin Dinner at the Branch 71 Legion in Invermere. Reservations Recommended. Please call 250-342-9517. Meat Draw and 50/50.

Saturday, July 23rd • 2nd Annual Toby Creek Kayak Race and Whitewater Festival - Racers Meeting at 9 a.m., Intermediate Race at 10 a.m., Expert Race at 12:30 p.m. and Elite Race at 3:30 p.m. Dinner with prizes and music at 6 p.m.

• 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Valley Appreciation Day in downtown Invermere. Free pancake breakfast, live music, Gagne Logging Show, SYC Jail n’ Bail, children’s activities, outdoor market. Details on page 14.

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• 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Legion Market - Crafts, Baking, Home Based Businesses. BBQ with breakfast sandwiches, brats, burgers, more. Outside Branch 71.

• 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.: Columbia Valley Food Bank Barbecue at Invermere Home Hardware.

Sunday, July 24th • 2nd Annual Toby Creek Kayak Race and Whitewater Festival Final Day - Racers Meeting at 9 a.m., Raft Race at 10 a.m., Intermediate Boater at 12 p.m., Advanced Boater at 2 p.m. and Elite Boater at 3:30 p.m.

• 9:30 a.m.: Windermere Valley Saddle Club Fun Day. Three Events, $5 entry fee per event. Prizes, pony rides, “How to Lunge”. Call Amber at 250-347-9933.

• 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Fairmont Market at Fairmont Hot Springs. Every Sunday from July 10th to August 14th.

• 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.: The 3rd Annual Summer Fair hosted by the Windermere District Farmers’ Institute at Agripark, south of Invermere Crossroads.

• 5 p.m.: Pioneer Dinner at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 199 in Edgewater honoring local pioneers.

Cocktails at 5 p.m., Roast Beef dinner at 6 p.m. Adults $16, 6-12 years $14, under 6 is free.

• 7 p.m.: California musician Madeline Tasquin returns to Strand’s Restaurant. $5 cover.

Monday, July 25th • Columbia Valley Hockey School with NHL guest instructors. General Camps for ages 9-11 and 12-14.

High Performance Camp for ages 15-19. Visit www. columbivalleyhockeyschool.com. Camp runs till July 29th.

• Dusk: Movies in the Mountains at Pothole Park, downtown Invermere. Every Monday in July and August.

Tuesday, July 26th • 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Windermere Valley Museum’s Children’s Program for six to 10 years old. Tuesdays till August 23rd. Visit windermerevalleymuseum.ca.

• 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Pynelogs Art Show featuring Carney Oudendag, Heather Van Riesen, Cajsa Fredin, Catherine Tumason, Will Green and Kimberly Olson.

Show continues until August 7th.

Wednesday, July 27th • 11:45 a.m.: The Rotary Club of Invermere meets every Wednesday at the Curling Centre.

• 7:30 p.m.: El Grupo Cubano graces the Invermere Community Hall with their award-winning music.

Tickets $20 available at Inspire Floral Boutique.

• ~10 p.m.: Eagle Ranch Theatre Under the Stars featuring The Jungle Book. Reserve dinner prior to the movie by calling 877-877-3889. Visit www. eagleranchresort.com. Also August 10th and 24th.

Thursday, July 28th • 1 - 4 p.m.: Summer Reading Club at Invermere Library every Thursday to August 25th. Grades 1 to 5.

• 5 - 6 p.m.: Wine tasting at the FHS Resort every Thursday. Enjoy four B.C. wines with the in-house Sommelier. $15 per person or $25 for two.

• 7 - 9 p.m.: Artist Party featuring Carney Oudendag, Heather Van Riesen, Cajsa Fredin, Catherine Tumason, Will Green & Kimberly Olson at Pynelogs Art Gallery. Show continues until August 7th.

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Bull Riding returns for its 18th year

By Nikki Fredrikson Pioneer Staff The cowboys are back for the 18th year of actionpacked bull riding with 30 top competitors set to compete tonight (Friday, July 22nd) in downtown Invermere. Co-chair of the event Al Miller said that last year the event sold out with 1,800 people attending. This year the event kicks off at 5 p.m.

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includes beef, beans, and biscuits. This year it is being provided by Konig; they’re helping sponsor that part of it and after that the main action will start at 7 p.m. sharp with Bull Riding in the Rockies,” said Mr. Miller.

The event is bringing in top quality bull stock for the 30 professional riders to com- pete with. These cowboys have had to make the top 30 points-wise to be eligible to compete at Bull Riding in the Rockies.

“Most of them are all part of the World Professional Bullriding association (WPB)... there’s a good chance that one or two of them could have been at the (Calgary) Stampede,” said Mr. Miller.

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poker at a table in the ring while the bulls are coming out of the chute. The object of this event is to be the last cowboy to move in order to win. Other activities that are returning that the public can enjoy is a mechanical bull as well as the clown versus bull competition.

After the events, the evening transitions into the dance portion of the night which will continue on until 1 a.m. making this event a full evening of entertainment.

“Our band is Kixxsin and we’ve had them the last couple years and they’re a fantastic band and people really enjoy their music so we’ve got them back again,” said Mr. Miller.

New to Bull Riding in the Rockies is Summit 107, which is one of the media sponsors and will be on location for the event.

The event is a fundraiser for the Columbia Valley Rockies Junior B hockey team and tickets are available for purchase outside the Invermere Curling Club starting at 2 p.m. as well as at Home Hardware. Tickets are $35 for adults and $25 for seniors and students. Mr. Miller recommends getting a ticket before the events start to make sure you get in.

“This is the biggest summer party here in the valley, eight seconds of hell and beer. How can we go wrong?” said Mr. Miller.

Time to appreciate the Valley

By Nikki Fredrikson Pioneer Staff

Saturday, July 23rd 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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Local businesses and service clubs are gearing up for this weekend’s 29th Valley Appreciation Day taking place Saturday, July 23rd from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The event will close down the main street of Invermere, 7th Avenue to CIBC and 13th Street to the liquor store.

“It’s the biggest event of the year. There’s the farmers market that will move on to main street, there’s the Gagne Family Logging Show, live music, and we have a gigantic pancake breakfast that’s free,” said Invermere events co-ordinator Theresa Wood.

New to Valley Appreciation Day this year will be horse-drawn wagon rides available from CIBC to Parkside Place. Another great activity to participate in will be the annual push cart races happening on 13th Street at 10:30 a.m. — no need to pre-register

as participants sign up the day of.

The day’s events start at 9 a.m. with the Invermere Farmers and Artists Market (running its regular hours until 1 p.m.) and the pancake breakfast, which will run the majority of the day from 9 a.m. to noon. The Gagne Family Logging Show will run twice — once at 9 a.m. then again at 11 a.m. — as well as live music at 9:30 a.m. then again at noon.

“It’s a great event. Every service club in the valley is involved in cooking the pancake breakfast. It’s a huge community effort with lots of organizations and business involved to put it together,” said Ms. Wood.

Valley Appreciation Day is a day full of family fun events to celebrate all that the Columbia Valley has to offer, one you don’t want to miss. Anyone planning to leave their car downtown overnight on Friday, July 22nd should park behind the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena to avoid being towed on the morning of July 23rd.

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Art off the canvas

By Farah Shawaf Assistant Curator Editor’s note: The last Whassup at Pynelogs column, which ran in the July 1st Pioneer, was mistakenly credited to former assistant curator Joey Vanderwel when it should have been credited to Farah Shawaf.

Pynelogs’ upcoming bimonthly art show will be pushing the canvas. From July 26th to August 7th, six talented and dynamic artists will be hosted. This includes our artist-in-residence, Kimberly Olson. Olson will exhibit mixed media portraits with a focus on the negative impacts of social pressures.

Carney Oudendag is also a mixed media artist who produces ambient pieces that often incorporate found objects. Her focus on the sculptural beauty of bikes along with her ingenuity will, quite literally, have wheels

spinning off the canvas.

Want art completely off the canvas? Come admire Catherine Tumason’s elegant jewelry made from a variety of beads and metals, or check out art by two featured sculptors: Cajsa Fredin, a creative metal sculpture artist and co-owner of Black Star Studios as well as Heather Van Riesen. Riesen produces beautiful and functional sculptures from found objects and second-hand furniture. Riesen will also be collaborating with Tumason and Will Green, a woodturner who crafts bold and colourful pieces. Art Opening is Thursday, July 28th from 7 to 9 p.m. Come appreciate the art, meet the artists, listen to live music and have a few drinks from the cash bar!

August is fast approaching — where are your Invermere MusicFest tickets? From August 19th ‘til the 21st, the Kinsmen Beach Greenspace will be transformed into a diverse musical atmosphere that you won’t want to miss! You can purchase tickets online at www.invermeremusicfest.com or in person at Pynelogs. Tickets are only $50 for the full weekend event, and children 12 and under are free.

Farah Shawaf is the Assistant Gallery Curator at the Pynelogs Art Gallery and Cultural Centre. Email pynelogs@ telus.net or call 250-342-4423.

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But there is nothing dull about life, no frittering going on, not for Alberta mixed-media artist David Zimmerman. “I often find that ordinary moments produce surprising inspirations,� he says, adding “my art is a collision of inspiration and participation. It begins with a glimpse, a chance detail, a striking image pulled from everyday life.�

And David sees life, as an artist and otherwise, in a very unique way. While he is well-known in Western Canadian contemporary art circles, those who love and collect his work may not be aware of his “real� job.

David Zimmerman is a pastor first, an artist second.

Jokingly, it is said that he has the time to create his art because pastors supposedly only work Sundays, something he’ll good-heartedly refute, explaining that his divine work is a 24-7-365 endeavour.

An affable 40-something, David is chill and relaxed, about life and his creativity. Initially starting out

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David Zimmerman BEAUTIFUL BEAR — David Zimmerman’s animal portrait On Our Block demonstrates how painting bears is his forte.

Image submitted in pen-and-ink, a very controlled medium, he moved into painting to relinquish control to the materials, letting them guide him as much as he uses them. “My creative process allows the art to emerge organically from the techniques and materials themselves. I have found a way to explore and create, to be surprised by the work, even as I construct it,’ he explains.

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Building his own frames and using hand-cut wood backing, David is hands on from A-to-Z. Continued on page 22 . . .

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CALIFORNIA CONNECTION — Singer-songwriter Madeline Tasquin has a performance at Strand’s lined up for July 24th with guitarist Trevor Davies. Cover is $5 and the show starts at 7 p.m.

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Singer returns to valley

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff A California musician with a strong connection to the valley will return for another performance this weekend.

Although Madeline Tasquin has recently played several solo shows here, her show at Strand’s on Sunday, July 24th will be as a duo along with guitarist Trevor Davies — a band arrangement unique for Ms. Tasquin.

“It will certainly be different than previous shows I’ve done,” said Ms. Tasquin, adding she met Mr. Davies while taking a creative sabbatical for several months in Montreal. She sublet a room in Montreal, and one of the housemates she inherited along with her temporary home was Mr. Davies, who is originally from Duncan, B.C. The two quickly found that their musical aptitudes meshed well and the result is a short tour, stopping in B.C. towns where one or the other has family or friends.

Ms. Tasquin was born in Quesnel, but has one sister, three half sisters, nine nieces and nephews, and one grand nephew here in the valley (many of them with the last name Streicek).

“It’s (the valley) kind of a home away from home for me,” said Ms. Tasquin, adding that growing up, she spent a good deal of time in Invermere, and that her first summer job was here, at the old Cricket’s Cafe.

Ms. Tasquin’s family has a strong musical pedigree — her mother was a classically trained vocalist and there were several composers on her dad’s side of the family — but it was not until Ms. Tasquin was well into adulthood that she took any serious interest in music, choosing instead to study architecture. It was while on exchange to the San Francisco Bay Area in

2006, during the course of her architecture studies, that she was pulled into music.

“As soon as I moved to the Bay Area, I reconnected with a friend from B.C., who happened to have a band. I went to a few of their shows, got to know them all, and then at one point, they invited me to sing with them in a recording studio. Initially, I was kind of hesitant, but once I did it, I loved it and that’s kind of what swooped me in,” said Ms. Tasquin. “Before that, I’d always disliked being up in front of people, I kind of had stage fright. But this (singing with the band) gave me the confidence to push past that.”

Ms. Tasquin’s style is a mix of pop, jazz and folk music, and she also does covers of French bistro jazz. Her sabbatical in Montreal has helped her improve her French, which she sometimes incorporates into her songs, and has nudged her to write a jazz opera.

“The theatrical element excites me and I’ve really been inspired by the performing arts scene in Montreal. I want to incorporate more storytelling into my work and focus on creating a fuller audio-visual experience for people,” she said. “I’ve never really been one of those people who just introduce songs and then play them. I like interacting with the audience, adapting to the room and being an entertainer. And I like incorporating unique themes into my songs, such as folkloric knowledge — names of trees and medicinal properties of plants, that kind of thing.”

The show at Strand’s starts at 7 p.m., and there will be a $5 cover charge.

To learn more about Ms. Tasquin’s music, check out her website at http:// tasqu.in/, and to learn more about Trevor Davies’ music, check out his website at www.trevordavies.ca.

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July 22, 2016

YOUR MONEY When do fees matter less?

While fees should not be ignored, there are times when investors should strive for lower fees, and times when paying an average fee is optimal. Last week’s article outlined four strategies best undertaken with a lowfee approach. This week’s article explores four strategies where asset selection is more important than fees.

With sophisticated mandates There are a multitude of interesting investment opportunities in the financial markets. Many of these will differ greatly from the makeup of the broader markets, and contain securities that are beyond the scope and expertise of most investors. These sophisticated mandates require a finessed approach; in other words, they require professional management.

To understand what professional management is, it’s important to make the distinction between indexing and active investing. Indexing is buying the major components of a particular market index, while active investing involves market analysis and individual security selection. If an investor wants to step beyond indexing, it’s worthwhile to pay an expert to unearth opportunities, and manage them very carefully.

With exotic securities Certain securities such as global bonds, foreign and emerging market stocks and floating rate loans are difficult, if not impossible for investors to access on their

own. These securities are also difficult to index because factors like credit defaults and sovereign risk can’t be thoroughly managed by an algorithm. Therefore, investors who want to invest in exotic securities, particularly those in high-growth but potentially volatile geographical locations, would be wise to do so through a managed product like a mutual fund. When selecting mutual funds, look for those that have managers with a good track record, a fair fee level and contain securities that differ from those already owned in the portfolio.

With apples and oranges Fees are of the upmost importance when comparing apples to apples. In other words, if there is no discernable difference between two products, buying the one that costs less makes sense.

In the same thread, it is inappropriate to compare things that aren’t reasonably similar. For example, sizing up the iShares S&P/TSX 60 index ETF against the Mackenzie Ivy Foreign Equity fund makes no sense, as the former represents the largest companies trading on the TSX and the latter is made up of U.S. and international securities.

Instead, the Mackenzie fund should be compared against the index it is benchmarked against; the MSCI World Total Return index, in Canadian dollars. As of May 31st, 2016, the Mackenzie Ivy Foreign Equity fund posted a one-year return of 6.38 per cent, net of fees, against

-1.42 per cent for the index. In this instance, even though its fees are higher, it would have made more sense to buy the mutual fund, but of course this is not always the case.

With unpredictable markets There are times when investors want their returns to mirror the stock markets, and times when they don’t.

When the markets are in a recovery phase, such as the handful of years following the 2008 economic crisis, simply owning ETFs and other index products was enough.

When the markets are fairly priced, overpriced or volatile, it is often deemed a “stock picker’s” market. This is the time for active management.

Final thoughts Investors often find that taking a balanced approach between indexing and active management is a suitable option. They would do this by indexing part of the portfolio using ETFs or individual large-cap stocks to save fees, while using active management for the more complicated investing strategies such as foreign and exotic securities.

When selecting mutual funds, look for those with high active share, which indicates that the fund differs greatly from its benchmark. Those with low active share are very similar to their benchmark and in that case, it would make sense to buy the index instead. If you would like more information about these strategies, speak to your advisor who will be happy to help.

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Apple Island Naturals wins prestigious natural beauty product awards

By Nikki Fredrikson Pioneer Staff It took a year of judges testing Apple Island Naturals products every day to award Kathy Lind’s products a handful of Top 5 placements in the CertClean awards. CertClean is an organization that acts as, what Ms. Lind referred to as, a regulatory body for certifying all natural beauty products. On the CertClean website, it’s described as “North America’s leading certification for safer beauty and personal care products.”

“I entered in four categories. I won the body wash, and then I got top five for my rose petal skin souffle in the face care, top five for my lip balm and top five for my deodorant,” said Ms. Lind.

The results of the competition were posted on Twitter as a live update on Thursday, July 7th, when the runners up, finalists and winners were announced.

Apple Island Naturals is based in Golden and has been around for eight years, creating natural beauty and health products. The business has a strong local connection as

CLEAN AND CRUELTY-FREE — Golden-based Apple Island Naturals has walked away with a number of Top 5 awards for its all natural beauty line that has been sold for years at the Invermere Farmers Market.

Photo by Nikki Frederikson Palliser Printing in Invermere created the logo and prints the company’s business cards while Ms. Lind has been a vendor at the Invermere Farmers Market since 2008 and also sells her products locally through Village Arts in Invermere. She started the company after suffering an injury that prevented her from returning to work.

“I started as a hobby out of my house and it’s grown and now I have a little manufacturing building and an employee. I go around and do farmers’ markets, trade shows, craft shows and I’m in 15 or 20 stores between Saskatoon and the West Coast and I have a web store too so it’s just slowly growing and growing,” said Ms. Lind.

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July 22, 2016

Take time out to read a book this summer!

Summer’s here, and maybe you’re reminiscing back to those early school years before jobs and responsibilities spoiled the untroubled childhood experiences of building sandcastles at the beach, visiting family, and hanging out with friends.

For many, summer holidays can be just as crazy and hectic — balancing work, kids, dogs, holidays, out-oftown friends, etc. — as the rest of the year. Sometimes there’s barely extra time to get the regular chores done let alone squeeze in a moment for yourself to do something, say, like settling into a good book.

This summer, the Invermere Public Library is challenging everyone to carve out some time in their schedule to enjoy a book or two. We have set up an array of summer programs for different demographics to help accomplish this goal.

For those not quite reading, but love a good story — Story Time: We’re hosting Children’s Story Time every Thursday morning through July and August, offering preschool children an opportunity to have stories read to them, let their imaginations run wild with themed crafts, and to shake their sillies out with songs and dance. Story time takes place at 10:30 a.m. Adult supervision please.

If you can’t make it in to see us — Pop-up Story Time: The library is popping up around the valley this summer to bring stories to you! You will find the library team armed with stories, crafts and fun times in Edgewater, Invermere, Windermere or Canal Flats every Friday from July 8th to August 26th. Story time starts at 11 a.m. and will be weather dependent. Please check our

website for location details; we look forward to seeing you there!

If you like reading and Lego mini figures — Summer Reading Club: The Summer Reading Club is returning to the Invermere Public Library again this summer to encourage kids entering Grades 1 through 5 to continue reading through the summer. This year our theme is “Book a Trip”. Participating kids will receive a reading log that they will be encouraged to fill out — upon completion of their first log they will receive a Lego mini figure (while quantities last). Summer Reading Club is held at the library every Thursday between July 7th and August 25th. It will be drop-in between 1 and 4 p.m.

If you just don’t fit in the “kids” category anymore — Tween, Teen, and Adult Summer Reading Club: You can still be part of the Summer Reading Club if you have graduated from Grade 5! All you have to do is come in, register and pick up your reading log at the library. Once your reading log is complete, you can enter into a draw that will be pulled at the end of the summer.

The club will follow the same theme, “Book a Trip’, as the junior club. We encourage you to pick books set and written in different countries.

Happy summer holidays from the Invermere Public Library!

This week’s column was written by Kelsey WoodHrynkiw, Community Programs Coordinator for the Invermere Public Library, which is located at 201 7th Avenue.

Visit their website, email publiclibrary@invermere.net or call 250-342-6416 for more information.

. . . ‘Effusion’ from page 15 Most of his work is heavily textured, composed of layers of gel medium, overlaid with foil paper, burlap, oil and sign paint, before he drenches it all in a resin top-coat that he manipulates by hand.

“The deep textures of my art invite the viewer to touch. My works are fluid as they are viewed from different angles and under different lighting. They blur the boundary between painting and participant, inviting the context into the experience at every level,” he says.

And while painting bears is his forte, he does create various other animal portraits, along with trees, landscapes, cityscapes and, more recently, abstracts.

. . . ‘Apple’ from page 19 With a commitment to natural and environmentally friendly products, Ms. Lind is in the process of becoming certified with CertClean. The ingredients in Apple Island products are all natural and Canadian-supplied, cruelty-free and approved

by PETA. “I like a lot of the things they (PETA: People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) do so I was reading on their website one day and they have a section for business where you can sign up. You have to pay a licensing fee and they vet not only me but also my suppliers who I get my ingredients from to make sure there is no animal testing in anything so I was successful with that,” said Ms. Lind.

As a registered aromatherapist, Ms. Lind creates all the scent combinations and products herself with inspiration coming from anywhere.

“Sometimes it comes from customer suggestions, sometimes it comes from I’ll just smell something and think that would go really well with something else or I’ll read about new ingredients and it will get my brain going off, what I could make with it,” said Ms. Lind.

Apple Island Naturals now offers a customer loyalty punch card digitally with a mobile app. The loyalty card provides customers with 15 per cent off their first purchase, free lip balm on your birthday and other deals.

The Apple Island Naturals products can be found at the Invermere Farmers and Artists Market, Village Arts in Invermere, La Galeria II in Fairmont, Nutter’s in Cranbrook, The Dress Shop at Fort Steele, and Marysville Artisans in Kimberley.

For more information on the all natural and cruelty-free product line, visit www.appleisland.ca.

Says the artist: “My aim is not a mere reproduction, but a process that reflects and interacts with the beauty that initially sparked my interest, changing it in surprising ways, allowing for unplanned contours and expressions, altering the way we all see the world I paint.”

So why not drop by Effusion to get a glimpse of some of David’s inspired moments as he visits this evening (Friday, July 22nd) from 5 to 8 p.m. then again tomorrow (Saturday, July 23rd) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when you can witness his magic firsthand.

David Zimmerman will be at the Effusion Art Gallery + Glass Studio Friday, July 22nd and Saturday, July 23rd. For more information, please visit www.effusion artgallery.com.

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Copper Point Resort welcomes new executive chef very easy to pack up and just take off.�

Now in Invermere, Mr. Setso has purchased his own home, which he’s moving into with his family on July 22nd, and is enjoying working with local producers It’s been a long, winding journey for Dustin Setso before arriving in Invermere such as Hopkins Farms in Invermere to produce tasty individualized dishes for his as the recently announced new executive chef at Copper Point Resort. customers. One of the things that attracts him to cooking, he said, is working with For Mr. Setso, it’s been about becoming a chef since he was just 12 years old. He people to create a dish they personally enjoy. “I love the hospitality of it and preparing meals that people enjoy eating,� he started his career working at golf courses and other events, which he did for 15 years before moving to Canmore to become a sous-chef said. “It’s not always about putting peanut butter and jelly together, sometimes it’s about putting for the next four years. Keeping up his travelling lifestyle, he moved to Saskatoon to work at the “... Sometimes it’s about putting pickle and peanut butter pickle and peanut butter together because that’s Hilton Hotel to take his first position as executive together because that’s what someone really wants to eat.� what someone really wants to eat.� chef. In the years that followed, Mr. Setso saw him“My philosophy on cooking has always been Dustin Setso I make food that I like to eat and I hope others self cooking meals in Canmore, Kamloops, Fort Copper Point Resort, Executive Chef do too, but at the same time if people have differMcMurray and Victoria before being offered the ent tastes than me, I totally embrace that. Eating position at Copper Point in April earlier this year. should be a pleasurable experience and not some“One of the big things, I think, important for chefs is not to get stuck in one place and to see what you can see,� he said. “I kind of thing that you just have to do,� he added.

While travelling has been part of his past that he’s enjoyed, he’s looking forward always spent two or three years in each place and travelled around.�

After having his second child, Joshua, Mr. Setso and his wife Aimee thought it to spending the foreseeable future with his young family in the intimate community of Invermere. was time to settle into a small community that best fits their lifestyles. “My family and I are really big outdoorsy kind of people and there’s a lot of fresh “That’s what really interested me in Invermere,� he said. “You can always go to produce coming out of the Okanagan and locally, I think it’s a good match for me,� the big city and go to all these places but I really like the idea of raising a family in a he said. “Obviously, before I didn’t have a young family and as a single chef, it was small community such as this.�

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B.C. Cup hits Panorama The Dunbar Summer Series hosted the BC Cup/Canada Cup at Panorama Mountain Resort July 16th and 17th. The event brought 188 competitors to the course, 50 of whom competed in the men’s elite category. Photos starting top right, working clockwise: Dan Spalding of Calgary, Alberta competing in the open men’s category placing second; Ian Milley with Logan Van Eestern during practice rounds on Saturday, July 16th (both competed in U17 Expert men); practice rounds on Saturday had athletes pulling out all sorts of tricks while getting air off jumps; the event saw many women competitors getting some big air on Saturday’s practice round; the weekend brought out competitors and families alike showing their support on the mountain (this group even brought the family dog for support).

On the following page starting top left, working clockwise: Showing off some skills in the air, competitors took advantage of Saturday’s practice rounds; after a drop, this competitor rounds a corner preparing for the final stretch of the course; not letting a little rain stop them, competitors powered through the course on Saturday afternoon; the top five in the junior expert men division celebrating their placing with a champagne shower with the use of pop; top three Junior Women — in first place, Kyleigh Stewart, second place Piper Allman and third place Stephanie Denroche; more podium smiles all around.

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July 22, 2016

Connect A-21 TO G-47 Fresh old ideas

By Arnold Malone Pioneer Columnist QUALITY CONTROL – Kent Shoemaker and the rest of the organizing committee for this year’s Invermere MusicFest have organized a stellar lineup for this year’s fest.

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Invermere MusicFest bringing the best to Kinsmen Beach

By Nikki Fredrikson Pioneer Staff

Editor’s note: This is Part 2 of the story that ran in last week’s Pioneer featuring local music festival aficionado Kent Shoemaker.

With decades of experience behind him, Kent Shoemaker is excited to help bring such a diverse lineup to this year’s Invermere MusicFest. As a member of the organizing committee for this year’s festival, Kent, along with the festival committee, has been working hard to find the best artists to perform at the Kinsmen Beach Greenspace August 19th and 20th.

“The variety of music is so wonderful. You look at Eli (Beingessner); he’s classic rhythm blues rock, we have bluegrass, Annie Lou is traditional bluegrass and people are going to love her. We have several really exciting electronic bands with keyboards and horn sections,” said Kent.

Excitement is growing around the new addition of Friday night performances to kick off the festival with three bands — Love You Miss You, High Kicks and De Bruces a Mi — performing. Friday’s show begins at 6 p.m. and the bands are sure to have festival goers up dancing with high energy performances. And anyone wanting to check out just the Friday evening lineup can pay admission for that night only.

“A real key is for our town to support the festival. The first thing anybody does when they think about a festival or at least what I would do is look at the lineup. I think our lineup is so varied and interesting this year that if people put in a little bit of time into investigating the bands we have, they’ll really see this is incredible music,” said Kent.

With three bands performing on Friday and seven on Saturday the festival is an economical weekend activity for individuals and families. Full weekend passes are $50, making each performance just five dollars and children 12 and under get in for free. Saturday evening only admission is also available. The festival grounds are,

as Kent says, idyllic with the lake and trees, and a wonderful place that’s safe to bring kids to. With a kid zone, food, and artisan vendors, the festival offers something for everyone to enjoy.

“In a spiritual way, music is one of the most beneficial things that we could have in our lives. The arts, in general, are of that sort but music is so easy because so much is done for us. All we do is close off our mind to other things and listen to what’s happening,” said Kent.

The festival also offers workshops on Sunday when the musicians will lead different sessions such as jamming etiquette and vocals. Something the festival committee has been working on is to bring performers from a variety of genres including bluegrass, country, jazz, rhythm, reggae, driving rock and more.

“Our workshops were so well-received by everyone who attended last year because the musicians we have are such high calibre and they’re the ones putting on the workshops,” said Kent.

The Invermere MusicFest offers the opportunity to volunteer at the festival in exchange for a free pass to the performances. Those interested in volunteering are encouraged to go online to check out the lineup and advised to sign up to volunteer on a day where they aren’t as excited for performances.

Being a smaller festival with an attendance goal of 500 people, festivalgoers will get a great view of the stage from everywhere on the grounds.

“Musicians love a crowd so a good crowd helps musicians do everything that they can, brings out the best in the musicians,” said Kent. “Festival performances only last between 45 minutes and an hour and 15 minutes.

That’s pretty much the extent of a festival performance by a band. So bands are trying to give you everything they can in that period of time.”

The Invermere MusicFest is in its fourth year. For more information on the performers, tickets or volunteer opportunities visit http://invermeremusicfest.com.

Assembly instructions and me just don’t get along. We have terrible chemistry. I am convinced there are only two people who write assembly manuals. One is an immigrant who, by luck, got a job writing assembly and operating manuals. He writes most of them. He makes us feel dumb. He asks us not to place our hands between the work piece and the rotating blade. He also thinks it essential to tell us not to immerse our new toaster in water. What a spoilsport! Just when we were about to enjoy fresh toast while having a bath.

The writer of assembling and operations manuals always asks us to do the impossible: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE STARTING TO ASSEMBLE. I suspect there is no one, anywhere, who can read stuff such as, “Connect A-21 to G47 and then mount those parts on F-18 (see illustration F-5 on pg. 9)” for pages upon pages and then remember what should be done first.

Most of us practise safety while working, but telling us not to try to remove the stove burner while it is still hot assumes we have never, ever, learned a single caution from our primary life experiences.

Now the reason I think that English wasn’t the first language for an assembling writer is his advice: “Maintain a relationship with part G-14 while coupling it to H-12.” How romantic! I once purchased a chain hoist made in China and the instructions indicated, “Never load the hoist while forebearing the weight.” Gee, I wouldn’t even think of doing that.

I have shop tools that I am supposed to disconnect after each use. I wonder how long it would take to build a house if carpenters un-plugged all tools after every use. A fine practice if one is being paid by the hour.

Frequently, a product arrives in a carton with a clear, colourful photo attached to the box intended to advertise. That photo often offers more information on assembling than does the whole assembling manual. If they can put a colour photo on the package, why can’t they put some photos in the instruction manual?

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July 22, 2016

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 27

Learning the art of lake science Watershed Wanderings

By Katie Watt Pioneer Columnist After a busy month of training, testing, and a few rainy field days, I am glad to say that I’m lucky enough to have found myself in the position of a summer student for the Lake Windermere Ambassadors.

Through lake and creek water quality testing, beach sampling, and chatting with people about our home, I’ve begun to gain an insight on how intricate the ecosystem of our lake is, and also just how much our community relies on it to maintain a working cycle of well-being, economic growth, and general health.

I think that it is important to not only uphold a clean and sustainable lake, but also to find a balance with recreation and water activities too, as they play a major part in our valley’s economy, and also because this balance is one of the foundations upon which our community is built.

I’d like to help people discover their own power to care for the natural places they enjoy, and be part of maintaining a healthy living system. Each of us can choose to preserve or abuse our natural resources, and the existence of the Lake Windermere Ambassadors alone is proof that thoughtful, co-ordinated human activity can be directed to support a thriving lake.

With this new position, I’m really quite thrilled to begin circulating such an idea through new and creative ways. I’m very interested in the use of photography and visual arts. I believe that imagery and art are one of the most powerful ways to evoke passion and a genuine sense of care, and I would love to help illuminate the

different perspectives of where we live in a way that motivates people to help preserve its beauty.

I’m also looking forward to further investigating many interesting topics about our lake such as the factors that pose a threat to its health, bits of information about the science behind the ecosystem, and what can be done to help keep it a welcoming place for all to enjoy.

Education is an essential component to sustaining the lake, and I’m especially curious to learn many new things myself about where we live and the impacts of actions we take (or don’t).

Over the summer, I’m really looking forward to writing articles on behalf of the Lake Windermere Ambassadors, and I hope to help inspire those who are also interested in keeping our waters for all, including future generations, a place to enjoy!

Katie Watt is the Summer Student for the Lake Windermere Ambassadors. Email her at intern@lakeambassadors.ca or call the office at 250-341-6898.

Wildlife encounters and deterrents WildSafeBC Andrea Smillie WildSafeBC Co-ordinator There are a lot of myths surrounding wildlife encounters and how an individual or a group should react when faced with a wild animal, such as a bear or a cougar. Of course, it goes without saying that this is a daunting situation to be in, and you need to try to avoid an encounter to begin with by making noise and hiking/biking in groups.

In most bear encounters (grizzly or black) the bear will simply go the other way when it sees, smells or hears you. If the bear sees you and it does not retreat, then the best thing to do is to raise your arms slowly and make yourself look as big as possible, talk in a firm low voice, and back away slowly. Never run. Keep the bear in sight,

but do not stare directly at it (direct eye contact can be seen as a sign of aggression by the bear) and give the bear a clear exit. Hopefully at this point the bear will retreat and you will be able to go back the way you came, and then call the authorities to warn others about the bear in the area. If the bear does not retreat, then bear spray is your best defense.

Bear spray is used when contact is imminent. For instance, you know the bear is advancing on you, and it is less than 15 metres away. According to the InterAgency Grizzly Bear Committee, bear spray stops bears 92 per cent of the time and prevents injury 98 per cent of the time. It should be carried on your hip when you’re in an area where you know there could be bears. Make sure you’ve got certified bear spray (not just pepper spray), you’ve checked the expiry date, there are no dents in the can, and you know how to use it properly! If you are interested in learning more about bear spray or being part of a workshop on its storage and deployment, please contact Andrea at the number below. We also have information on predatory versus defensive bear attacks and why the spe-

. . . ‘Connect’ from previous page I have never figured out why, after spending hundreds dollars, that some instruction pages seem like they are the eight-hundredth generation of reprints.

Blurred writing, parts of letters missing, and sketches of bolts with different codes yet visually indistinguishable one from another.

The second writer of assembly manuals is a retired quantum physics professor. This person doesn’t dumb you down, but rather writes in such a manner as to make you feel like a flunky. IKEA is not the only company that hires this writer.

These writers use four syllable words to describe each part. These are words you have never seen, heard or used before. To assemble, you need to learn a new language. The fasteners, which we might call nails, bolts, screws, or pegs have names that read like an optometrist’s eye chart.

cies is less important than the bear’s behaviour.

If you notice a cougar watching you, pick up small children and pets immediately. Maintain eye contact and talk in a loud voice. If it pursues you, act aggressively, yelling and waving your arms at the cougar. Bear spray can be effective for cougars as well.

If you have any questions or would like to learn more, or if you need information on issues surrounding wildlife attractants, contact Andrea Smillie, WildSafeBC community co-ordinator, at 250- 409-4712, invermere@wildsafebc. com or at radium@wildsafebc.com.

To report potential human-wildlife conflict, please contact the conservation officer service at 1-877-9527277.

WildSafeBC gratefully acknowledges funding by the Columbia Basin Trust, the Ministry of Environment, the District of Invermere, Village of Radium Hot Springs, and RDEK Areas F & G. For more solutions check out our website at www. wildsafebc.com and our Facebook page “WildSafeBC Columbia Valley”.

So, generally I do what works. I begin putting the product together until the assembly manual begins to make sense. Once a few parts start to fit into place, the manual becomes more helpful for placing the parts that still remain. So, ignore the advice about reading the whole manual before you start. If you do read everything before trying to assemble, you will be putting the parts back in the box and heading for Customer Service. RETURNING PRODUCT — it appears too complicated.

Assembling manuals are to be written by a person who has assembled the product many times so for him the process was clear.

We need manuals that were written by a compassionate person who put the thing together, without help, just once.

Arnold Malone served as MP for Alberta’s Battle River and Crowfoot ridings from 1974 through 1993. He retired to Invermere in 2007.

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July 22, 2016

Garden columnist Mark Cullen receives Order of Canada

By Eric Elliott Pioneer Staff Garden columnist Mark Cullen, who has his writing featured in The Pioneer and 30 other newspapers across Canada, has recently been announced as one of this year’s recipients of the Order of Canada, one of the country’s highest civilian honours.

Mr. Cullen is being appointed as a Member of the Order of Canada to recognize “his contributions to promoting and developing horticulture education in Canada and for his ability to explain how Canadians can protect the environment,” said the office of Governor General David Johnston.

For Mr. Cullen, his life has always been one with gardening. Born into the third generation of a family business of gardeners, he grew up working in the family retail business where his love for providing people with information about gardening blossomed.

A BIG THANK YOU to the 100 volunteers and 1,500 patrons for supporting our summer fundraiser.

With your help, the BIG Book Sale raised $11,000 for Invermere Public Library programs.

A special thank you to Newhouse Multi-storage, District of Invermere, Columbia Valley Sign Artists, Invermere Kinsmen Club, Ambiente Home Design Elements, and David Thompson Secondary School.

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GREAT GARDENER — Mark Cullen, whose column runs in The Pioneer as The Green File, was shocked to learn he’s been appointed as a Member of the Order of Canada.

Photo submitted “I loved meeting people in the retail environment and being asked questions that challenged me to go and find the answers,” he said. “I knew from a very early age that I really enjoyed the engagement with the public around the topic of gardening. I loved it, before I even loved gardening.”

Eventually that thirst for knowledge about gardening developed into another passion in broadcast and writing as Mr. Cullen earned his first radio opportunity for his expertise in gardening in 1982 before purchasing the family company in 1988. Since then, Mr. Cullen has become the president of his company, Mark’s Choice Ltd., becoming a household name while acting as an expert for television and radio stations across the country.

He cites the attitude of hockey legend Wayne Gretzky as his inspiration for his persistence to pursue a career in what he loved.

During the intermission of Gretzky’s final game in 1999, he was asked a simple question about why he chose to play in Edmonton of all places to start his career.

“What Wayne said, I’ll never forget,” Mr. Cullen said.

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Gretzky explained that he knew people from the Oilers organization and, at the end of the day, it was about playing for the love of the game and having faith that the money would come later.

“I think in those words is a tremendous life lesson for anyone who’s looking for something meaningful in their work,” he said. “Find something you love and turn that into your passion and the work will come. Whatever that is. I just discovered that I had a passion for gardening and communicating the gardening message and the environmental benefits of gardening and I just never stopped doing that.”

It was this relentless passion towards his profession, he said, that ultimately made him as successful as he is today. In 2003, Mr. Cullen was awarded the Queen’s Jubilee Medal for his Plant a Row, Grow a Row program in support of Canada’s food bank community, and he is the founding chair of the Highway of Heroes Living Tribute, the goal of which is to plant 117,000 trees on the Highway of Heroes to honour Canada’s fallen in war since the First World War. Even with his impressive resume, he said that he was surprised when he received the call earlier this year while in Jasper, Alberta that he was going to become a member of the Order of Canada.

“I was in shock,” he said. “I said, ‘You’re kidding, right.’ And she said no I’m not kidding. Then she went on to explain the procedure and what I did to qualify and said congratulations of course, so I was in total shock.”

Mr. Cullen, his wife Mary and three of his four children are invited to go to Ottawa for one of the investiture dates as new Order Members in the next year. While he expects it to be an emotional ceremony, he said he’s not ready to retire from his life-long passion just yet.

“I don’t understand retirement,” he said. “I don’t understand what it means to me, Mark Cullen, because people say retirement is doing what you love. I’m playing for the love of the game now, I’m not doing it for the money. I’m doing it because I love doing it, I’m on a roll and Canadians seem to want more.”

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July 22, 2016

. . . ‘Rafting’ from page 3 Local officials estimated at the time that the move would cost Golden millions of dollars in lost spin-off revenue (all Lower Canyon trips end right in the town).

The provincial Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training, with support from the provincial Ministry of Transport, recently announced $45,000 in funding meant to help Golden find a long-term solution. Transport Minister Todd Stone met with raft company owners in Golden in late June to tell them about the funding,

and said the money will be used jointly to select an expert consultant to conduct a feasibility study and to develop a work plan on the matter.

“It (using helicopters) speaks to two things — the appeal of the Lower Canyon and the business savvy of these companies to figure out a short-term solution,” said Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Norm Macdonald.

“What we really need to do now is focus on a long-term solution. I’m really pleased that throughout the whole issue the provincial government, particularly Minister (of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training Shirley) Bond and

(Transport) Minister (Todd) Stone have been quite engaged with the community.”

“The city of Golden and the surrounding rural area have been put in a precarious position,” Columbia River Revelstoke Liberal candidate Doug Clovechok told The Pioneer, adding he helped arrange the meeting between Mr. Stone and the rafting companies. “This money gives an opportunity to find a community-based, long-term solution.”

To see a video of the helicopter trips, check out www. glacierraft.com/trip/ultimate-adventure.

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PIONEER CLASSIFIEDS S OBITUARY S Elliott, Thomas John July 30, 1948 - July 9, 2016 It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of Tom Elliott.

Tom passed away peacefully in the Invermere hospital on the morning of July 9th.

Tom is survived by his sister Lois McIvor (Dennis), his stepdaughters - Lillian Burton, Karen Burton, and Lisa Cote, and numerous nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his wife (Helen Wharram), father (Harry), mother (Patricia), and brothers (Donald James and Terrence William).

Tom’s family would like to sincerely thank all the nurses and aides at the Invermere hospital who took great care to make Tom as comfortable as possible and to Dr. Walsh for his direct approach which Tom appreciated. Special thanks to home care, the ambulance service, and Radium First Responders who have helped Tom over the last few years.

We would like to thank all the wonderful friends and neighbours Tom had in the valley and in Radium. You are what made Tom love being here.

In lieu of flowers - donations in Tom’s memory can be made to a local food bank.

An informal open house (celebration of life) will be held on Saturday August 6th, from 2 pm - 5 pm at 105 - 4884 Stanley Street (outside patio, right side of main door at The Pinewoods) in Radium. Please bring happy memories. Text 416-550-8618.

Brillon, Denise Rosemarie

Edward Patrick Semenzin 1926 - 2015

Eddie was born October 26th, 1926 in Blairmore, Alberta.

Eddie worked in a few industries over his lifetime but he spent the majority of his career in a grocery store. Eddie met Judy, his wife of 50 years in Kimberley. After a brief time in Calgary, Eddie and Judy moved to Fairmont to open Eddie’s Fairmont Grocery, which served the community for many, many years.

Eddie loved spending time with friends, family and his dogs.

He is dearly missed.

Please join the family in remembering a life lived to the fullest. Refreshments will be provided following the service.

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Friedrich Ferdinand Simon (Fred) It is with heavy hearts we announce that Fred as everyone called him passed away on July 13, 2016 at the age of 93 at Ivy House. We will all miss his wonderful smile and giving heart.

She is survived by her best friend and partner, Roger Lyczewski; only son, Chris Brillon and wife, Chantelle, of Perth, Western Australia, and her grandchildren, Katelynn and Brayden; brothers, Kerry Brillon (Serena) and Lance Brillon (Lydia), sister Sherry Brillon; and furry companion, Cali.

Denise loved the Rocky Mountains in Canada and the sandy beaches of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, where she, Roger and Cali shared their time. Denise was proud of her family and looked forward to receiving pictures and calls from her grandchildren in Australia who affectionately called her Memè. She will be remembered for her laughter, love of painting, decorating and fashion style, DIY ambition, and ability to bring new people together for entertaining and parties.

He will be dearly missed by his daughters Elke (Arnie) Burger, and Barbara (Paul) Northrup, 6 grandchildren: Michele (Chris) Wike, Elaine (Dale) Heistad, Shauna (Glen) Schuster, Jason (Theresa) Burger, Stephen (Lori) Northrup and Jeffrey (Jenny) Northrup, 13 great-grandchildren: Jessica and Connor Wike, Ryan and Ennessa Heistad, Jordan and Jacob Schuster, Matthew and Caden Burger, Ashton and Samantha Northrup and Taia, Easton and Kruiz Northrup.

Denise Rosemarie Brillon, 55, of Invermere, British Columbia, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2016 at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary, Alberta.

Born October 26, 1960 in Rockglen, Saskatchewan, she was the daughter of Louis and Dorothy Brillon of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.

It was Denise’s wishes to have a celebration of life in lieu of a formal funeral service. Friends and family are invited to join the outdoor celebration at the personal residence in CastleRock, Westside Road, Invermere, British Columbia on Saturday, August 6, 2016 from 12 noon, with tributes at 3 pm. To view and share photos, condolences and stories of Denise, please visit www.choicememorial.com where further details and map for the celebration are available. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Choice Memorial Cremation & Funeral Services (403) 277-7343.

Phone: 250-341-6299 Fax: 1-855-377-1312 Email: info@columbiavalleypioneer.com www.columbiavalleypioneer.com

S IN MEMORIAM S

Join us in celebrating the life of Edward Patrick Semenzin on Friday, August 1st, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. While Eddie passed away peacefully in November, the family chose a summer celebration.

Fred was born in Kassel, Germany on February 13, 1923.

He was a night fighter pilot during World War II, which led to his passion of glider flying. He married Elisabeth in May 1952 and they immigrated to Calgary in June 1954. His career was in the construction industry, which led him to become a Senior Contract Manager for the Government of Alberta until he retired in 1987 and moved to Invermere to the house they built in 1971. We all remember many great Invermere holidays with them. His hobbies were fishing, hunting, skiing, camping, hiking and, of course, flying. He was a member of the Rod and Gun club for many years and loved fly tying and fly fishing. We still have some Freddy’s Special flies in the tackle box. He helped many friends with building projects and enjoyed morning coffee with the coffee group.

October 26, 1960 - July 14, 2016

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He was predeceased by his wife Elisabeth in 1997, and his son Richard in 1961.

We would like to sincerely thank the wonderful staff at Ivy House for the loving care and kindness they gave Fred for the past 2 years.

There will be a private family gathering at a later date.

Donations in honor of Fred may be made to the charity of your choice.

Faye Tomalty Celebration of Life The Tomalty Family would like to invite Faye’s friends to join her family for an informal afternoon in her yard at 1704 2nd Ave. Please feel free to drop by at any time between the hours of 2:00 and 4:00 pm on Saturday July 23rd. There will be no formal service, just an opportunity to share thoughts, memories and pictures with friends. The family also wishes to sincerely thank everyone for their support and care during these most difficult times.

In loving memory of

Sandy Snihor who passed away July 27th, 2013 God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be.

So he put his arms around you and whispered “Come to Me”.

A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands now rest.

God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best.

Forever in our hearts, and always loved Lorri, Misti, and McKaylynn

The Pioneer can t ake yo ur d olla With 6,400 copies r fa rth in circulation each week, er! your message is resonating with residents and visitors alike.

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OBITUARY

Invermere Fire/Rescue’s 2nd Mascot Passes Blaze, the last of the Invermere Fire Department’s mascots passed away on July 12th, 2016 after a long great life of 14 years and 2 months.

He was one of the chief’s Dalmatians and will be greatly missed.

Our thanks to Dr. Thiessen and staff for their compassionate care, help and understanding.

RIP Big Boy Roger and Marion

ANNOUNCEMENT

GARAGE SALES

CHEERS & JEERS

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.

Fri. evenings July 22 and 29th, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Margo’s place 4930 Wolfenden Rd. Brisco. New stuff every week. Down sizing.

Cheers to The Pioneer for being a great community paper, but also, Jeers to The Pioneer for yet another Princess Elsa article. Enough already. Please.

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.

Happy 60th Anniversary to Phyllis and Maurice McIlwrick celebrating this great occasion on July 23rd.

Love your family.

IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of

Grant Polier

GARAGE SALES

Dec. 1953 – July 1978 We lost you suddenly But love and miss you forever.

Mom and family

July 22, 2016

New baby clothes, china and crystal, tools and jewelry, deck furniture, bar stools and more.

1304 - 13th Ave. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday.

Garage Sale Friday July 22nd 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday July 23rd 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Loads of kids stuff, beach toys, ski stuff, household items, books, and much more. Everything MUST go. #3 835 Lakeview Dr. (Lakeview Meadows).

Jeers to the local condo board that allows sprinklers to run every night for 8 hours in spite of all the rain! I was told by board members that “we’re on a flat rate and it doesn’t cost us any more.” I emailed the Cheers to Elsa! Our granddaughter property manager several times to was so excited to know that Elsa turn the water off and her answer came from Disneyland to be in the was: “I take my direction from the Invermere Canada Day Parade.

CHEERS &board.”

JEERSHuge Jeers for that!

Sponsored by

Sunday July 24th 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Fairmont Plaza (by From Scratch) Lots of stuff… Thrift store price. Also rent a table $20. 250-342-9446.

Lots of stuff! Something for everyone. 1610 - 10th Ave., Invermere. Saturday July 23rd, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Come check it out!

1609 - 12th Avenue, furniture, beds, shelves, dressers, household supplies, linens, bicycles, sports equipment and more! 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

LOST AND FOUND Found: A walkie talkie at the Invermere Barber Shop. Call 250409-4348 to identify and claim.

Found: A gold earring on the mountain bike/hiking trails by Lake Lillian on July 14th. Call 403-6059774 and describe to claim.

S IN MEMORIAM S Please join us in a

Celebration of Life for

Saturday, July 30th, 2016 2 p.m. at the Edgewater Community Hall November 12th, 1930 – March 19, 2016.

CHEERS & JEERS

Come share your memories!

CHEERS & JEERS Cheers to Toni at BMO for going “above and beyond” when helping her clients.

Jeers to Gratuity Tips included in my restaurant bill. We pay for service - poor service equals poor pay. Some servers make or earn more than others. What is wrong with that? That is how to get good at what you do. I don’t think servers should put it all in one pot and then divide - not fair to the good ones.

If the cooks are to get part of their tips, well that is another story.

STORAGE Cheers to Barb at Selkirk Cellular & Office Supplies! Customer service extraordinaire!

Jeers to the racist comment made by a employee at a local business!!

Shame on you!

Cheers to our hosts Skip, Connie and the welcome committee for the warm welcome to Lakeview Meadows.

Cheers to Scott Postlewaite at Invermere Electric for the outstanding service.

Jeers to the young couple who are training as shoplifters and con artists and “hit” several vendors at the Fairmont Farmers Market.

Cheers to Golden Upholstery for excellent, fair, prompt, professional service upholstering our trailer and Cheers to The Pioneer for featuring them as a new business.

Cheers to Karen, Monica and their helpers for the beautiful flowers at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. A joy to see for the regular swimmers each morning. Keep it up.

Cheers to the vendors who donated to replacing the stolen cash and to the person who recovered some of the stolen merchandise.

Cheers to Dennis for paying it forward. You made a blue Monday much brighter.

Cheers to John Wolfe Construction for their continued support of Edgewater Elementary School.

Jeers to 5-foot high weeds on the sides of the highway north of Radium. They camouflage the lurking deer really well.

NOTICE

NOTICE OF TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE CANFOR is replacing the Forster Creek bridge at the 23 km on the Forster FSR. The road will be closed to the public July 5th to July 22nd between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays. The road will be open prior to 8 a.m. and after 4 p.m. each day and will be open all day on weekends.

NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available.

Now with climate-controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637.

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

OFFICE SPACE Radium Hot Springs office space for lease, starting at $300/mo including utilities. 1-403-5599625.

COMMERCIAL SPACE

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

RETAIL/SHOP FOR SALE Two levels total 2,700 sq. ft. Please call 250-270-0216 or 250-2700405 for more details.

Commercial - FOR RENT Unit behind Dry Cleaners - Rent $420/month + Utilities. Formerly Yoga Studio.

Available immediately Call 250342-6790.

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ACCOMODATION WANTED

HOUSE FOR RENT

LOT/ACREAGE FOR SALE

Looking for a bright and clean, cabin, apt., condo or suite to rent.

Reliable, respectful, outdoorsy tenant with good references. Email anne_champagne@hotmail.com or call Sophie 250-409-4326.

For rent in Windermere, Cozy 1-bdrm Semi detached house on acreage. $750/mo + utilities.

References please. 250-342-3790.

SUITE FOR RENT

For rent in Radium, 2-bdrm, 4 bath, ground level condo. Beautiful views, backs on to The Springs golf course. All appliances, fireplace, fully furnished. 2 car garage. N/S, N/P, references please. $1650/mo, call 250-342-3790.

ELKHORN COUNTRY ESTATES Phase 2 now for sale, Windermere. Total of 8 acreages, 2 sold, 4.2 to 5.4 acres each.

Starting at $169,000 + GST. Separate individual graveled access roads, individual wells up to 30 gallons per minute.

Two minutes to golf course, five minutes to beach. Phone Elkhorn Ranch 250-342-1268.

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.

Juniper Heights newly renovated large 1-bdrm walkout suite. N/S, N/P, W/D, storage. $850/mo + half hydro. Available Aug. 1st.

References. 250-341-7472.

Please email classified ads to info@columbiavalleypioneer.com

CONDO FOR RENT

Rent or Sale: 2-bdrm, 2 bath, 5-applianace. Fitness room/Pool/ Hot Tub. Close to lake and park.

403-617-9217.

Bright, furnished Radium condo available immediately, long term. $750 plus hydro, includes wifi, cable. N/S, pet negotiable. Email flakeharold@gmail.com or text 403-896-3948.

Must Sell! 2.6 acres parcel, beautiful view, excellent well. Make an offer, Tel. 250-346-3310 after 6 p.m.

HOUSE FOR SALE For Sale 1998 Mobile Home, open living design, on large corner lot in Radium Hot Springs. 2-bdrm, 2 full baths, large deck, addition, storage sheds and landscaped yard. All services, excellent water.

Great starter or retirement home. $180,000 firm. Call 250-341-5639 to view.

Downtown half duplex. 723 15 Street. Great lake view, revenue suite, close to all amenities and beach. $389,000. Property Guys ID #266535. 250-342-8662.

MISC FOR SALE

MISC FOR SALE Three man tube and rope.

Windsurfer with two sails, a beginner’s sail and high wind sail.

Parasail with 300 ft. rope. Slalom ski. Mountain bike. 403-701-3344.

Located in Windermere.

250 US gallon tanks for sale.

Very versatile, plastic w/metal 6” opening, 2’ discharge, 125 lbs. $150. Call George. 250-347-9500.

2 seater stroller with 1 rain/bug and shade screen. Walk or jogging wheels. $250 O.B.O. Call 250-342-5585.

2007 kx85 two stroke dirt bike with monster decal kit, fmf fatty pipe, new chain and sprockets and rear tire, fast bike runs good. Call or text 250-341-5216 for more information.

1984 24 ft. travel trailer, $2000 O.B.O. 800 sq. ft. Repurposed hardwood. 9 x 12 area rug. Maytag Laundry. New chainsaw. 403-6183389.

MISC. FOR SALE

Sawmill Equipment for sale

Edgewater B.C. Coutts Edger - 4x36”, 4 saws infeed and outfeed table, 20 hp electric, extra saws and parts, $5,000 16’ Band Mill - 15 hp electric, all hydraulic, can be converted to gas power, uses Woodmiser bands, $6,000 Gen Set - 25 KVA, 208/240/480 volts, perkins diesel, will run bandmill and edger, includes all electric panels, $6,000 Partially complete building includes 21 trusses (16’ wide), two 60’ 2x10 beams, seven 8x8 posts.

Can easily be taken apart, would make an excellent hay barn, $3,000 Contact 250-347-9500 or 250-342-5874 (cell)

2015 Tacoma silver 6’ cab high canopy w/Yakima rails/boat rack, $1400. 2012 Jeep soft top, like new, $800. 4 Jeep stock rims w/stud snow tires, 254/70/17, $1600. 250342-1078.

Springs golf membership for sale.

Best offer. 250-342-9529, 403870-7000.

FIREWOOD Support Rockies Hockey firewood.

Larch, fir, and pine split and delivered. Call 250-342-6908.

VEHICLES FOR SALE 1994 Chevy Silverado 2500, seats 6, 8 ft. box, all power equipped.

243,500 kms. Call Brian 250-3425524 or 250-270-0395. $3000 O.B.O. Starter Welding Truck. 1971 Chev One Ton Dually, 200 amp. Lincoln Welder Hoses, weld leads, tools included. 2050-342-6372.

2004 Siera 1500. 290 000 kms, 4x4, seats six, $2500. Call Anthony 403389-5463.

RV FOR SALE Older 24.5 ft. Travelaire 5th wheel, one owner, non-smokers.

Completely self contained, 3 way fridge, 4 burner stove w/oven, awning, roof air-vent protection covers, extra installed heater which does not run off batteries, roof installed solar panel, batteries and 5th wheel hitch. asking $4000 O.B.O. Call 250-342-6402.

RV LOTS FOR SALE Columbia River Wetlands RV Park.

Fully serviced, Year Round Titled RV Lots for sale. Columbia River and wetland access, 45 min. north of Radium Hot Springs. Starting at $35,000, 250-348-2094.

SERVICES

kimberleyrae.ca …look for the red door behind the Invermere Dry Cleaners!

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 .

Shannon’s Blinds & Designs Thank you for your votes - Best of Business Awards! We are grateful and appreciative of your support and loyalty. “Blinds, Drapery, retractable screen doors and more.”

250-342-5749.

AJ Siding and Eavestrough Serving the Columbia Valley since 1993.

• All types of siding • Soffit/Fascia • 5” Continuous eavestroughing • Eavestrough cleaning, inspection and repairs.

For a Free Estimate, call Joe at 250342-7177.

TERESA ROGAL is back cutting hair and stronger than ever! Whiskey in a Teacup Salon is now open for business. I offer a a full hair service salon for men and women and children are welcome! My specialty is listening to your hair needs, with creative confidence I will update your look! Flexible hours to fit your schedule and mine! Call or text for an appt 250-688-0388.

SOLÉ DECOR N’ MORE Hunter Douglas Blinds, custom drapery, bedding, upholstery, flooring and more. Serving Calgary and The Columbia Valley area. Free design/space planning/paint color consultation with purchase. Up to 50% off blind sale until Aug. 1st.

Call Brenda at 403-861-8782 or email at: soledecor@shaw.ca www.

Studio222calgary.com.

Offering to do handyman work, all odd jobs. Clean out your garage, fixups and repairs, professional carpentry and painting. Call 250-341-2154.

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HELP WANTED Licensed Practical Nurses Community Health Workers

We are looking for casual Licensed Practical Nurses and Community Health Workers to join our expanding team in Invermere.

Are you interested in joining a cohesive team focused on quality patient care? If so, we have what you are looking for!

Apply online to join our dynamic team!

LPN #00878942 CHW #00869177

Jobs.InteriorHealth.ca

JOE’s We’re looking for hardworking, energetic and reliable people just like you!

Produce Department Manager Position Available No previous experience required Days/Nights/Weekends Apply in person.

471 Arrow Road, Invermere, B.C.

The Columbia Valley Greenways Trail Alliance is recruiting for a

Maestro of Events & Volunteer Champion The CVGTA, a registered charity, is building the Westside Legacy Trail - a world-class recreational asset for the Columbia Valley. We require a contract Maestro of Events & Volunteer Champion to work with the Executive Director, Fundraising Committee, and the Volunteer Board.

For more information, and instructions on how to apply for this opportunity, please visit: greenways.ca.

Applications close Aug 14, 2016, position starts Sept 1st

VISIT US: GREENWAYS.CA • EMAIL: INFO@GREENWAYS.CA LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: FACEBOOK.COM/COLUMBIAVALLEYGREENWAYSTRAILALLIANCE

CLASSIFIED DEADLINE:

Tuesdays at noon N E W S PA P E R

Call us today to place your classified advertisement. info@columbiavalleypioneer.com Phone: (250) 341-6299 Fax: 1-855-377-0312

July 22, 2016

Tiny houses spreading to the valley

By Eric Elliott Pioneer Staff For many people, one of the biggest expenses in their lifetime will be purchasing and paying off their home. In the U.S., for example, this price of putting a roof over your head can translate into 15 years of working just to pay for it. Stemming from this burden, the Tiny House Movement was born, promoting a smaller home with a less noticeable environmental footprint for people looking to avoid spending their life savings on paying off a mortgage.

The movement first began in the U.S. in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, but gained attention during the 2008 global financial crisis thanks to a housing bubble propped up by unaffordable homes across the country. The movement has also caught on internationally in countries like Japan, Australia, Britain and Germany as well.

With help from Wildsight, the local not-for-profit organization that advocates for large-scale conservation, sustainable community initiatives and environmental education, the movement is making its way to the Columbia Valley. As part of their “Wild Ideas” initiative, a discussion held once a month at Circle Café in Invermere, they explored the idea of living tiny in the valley.

Jackie Lysak, who’s a tiny home advocate and helped lead the discussion on Thursday, July 21st, said there are a myriad of reasons why the tiny home movement makes sense in the valley, starting with a lack of affordable housing within the area.

“Specifically in this valley, this could help a lot of people with affordable housing, and not just to rent and walk away,” she said. “They could actually own their own house

and if they end up moving to Nelson or Calgary, they could take their house with them as long as the municipalities start allowing people to have little house communities.”

Ms. Lysak said her goal with opening discussion about the movement will be to create acceptance for the idea of living tiny with the possibility of working with local municipalities and government to create tiny home communities in the future for people to settle in within the valley.

“I don’t want to interfere with other people’s big dreams and subdivisions, but I also want there to be some rules and regulations so that it looks aesthetically pleasing,” she said.

For Ms. Lysak, she said the definition of a tiny home can vary from person to person, but is typically a home that is around 500 square feet. In comparison, the average Canadian home is about 2,000 square feet in size.

Last May, Ms. Lysak and her husband moved into their 35-foot RV in attempt to experiment what it would be like living in a tiny home and found that it was much more sustainable than many of her friends and family had projected it to be. While it is only at the grassroots level now in the valley, Ms. Lysak said she hopes they can promote the values of tiny living to show leaders throughout the valley that it can work here too.

“What I’m advocating is, obviously I want to build a tiny home because it will suit my lifestyle and maybe get me off the hamster-wheel of work and enjoy this beautiful valley a little more,” she said. “But I’m also advocating it for others because we need a place where it’s accepted because at this point it’s still on the fringe.”

To contact Ms. Lysak, email homemadeperfect@ gmail.com.

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

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.

Always wanted to work at a golf course? Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is for you. We are always looking for enthusiastic individuals, full-time or part-time to join our Food & Beverage, Golf Shop & Golf Course Maintenance teams. Plus, enjoy free golf all season at our courses. Apply to David Sheedy at hr@fhsr.com or fax 250-345-6616.

Seeking a motivated individual interested in joining growing construction company. Must have experience, be physically fit, have own transportation and a positive attitude. Wage negotiable dependent on knowledge and skills. Immediate start. Please email resumes and references to JLBinnovations@hotmail.com.

Admin/Reception Position: A busy hearing clinic looking for a part-time admin/reception clerk, 4 days per week. Duties include greeting clients, answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, filing, taking payments, billing, etc.

Must be friendly and have excellent phone manners. Please forward all resumes to connie@hearingloss.ca.

Local Electrical Contractor looking for Journeyman Electrician. Wage DOE. Email resumes to ekelectric@ telus.net.

Guest services position at Radium Valley Vacation Resort. Shift is evenings and includes weekends.

P/T October through March, F/T April through September. Please email resume to radval@shaw.ca.

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is looking for fun and enthusiastic individuals to fill positions as servers, cooks, dishwashers and hosts. We are hiring for full-time seasonal staff and would love to take a look at your resume.

All interested applicants please contact Kevin Smith at ksmith@ fhsr.com.

Wanted 2 F/T Restaurant Cooks, Rocky River Grill, 8888 Arrow Road, Invermere, B.C. Permanent, F/T shifts, overtime, weekends, days and evenings, $16/hour for 40 hours per week. Overtime after 40 hours.

Minimum several years experience and completion of Secondary School. DUTIES: Prepare and cook full course meals, prepare and cook individual dishes and foods, ensure quality of food portions, work with minimal supervision, prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances. Inspect Kitchens and Food service areas.

Please forward resume to Justin Atterbury by fax 250 342 8889 or email justatterbury@hotmail.com.

Black Forest is looking for a P/T daytime cleaner and F/T kitchen help. Call, email or drop off resume. 250-342-9417, careers@ blackforestrestaurant.com.

Gas Plus in Radium is looking for a F/T mechanic. Apply within or call 250-290-0170.

Black Forest Restaurant is looking for a full time Server. Previous experience required in a busy, upscale restaurant. Email, call or drop off resume. 250-342-9417 careers@blackforestrestaurant.com

Please email classified ads to info@columbiavalleypioneer.com

July 22, 2016

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Climbers re-enact famous Bugaboo Spire climb with antique equipment

By Eric Elliott Pioneer Staff Climbing a mountain is an arduous process in and of itself. Facing the environment, you’re scaling an unpredictable and life-threatening obstacle for the sake of saying you did it. Add in the fact that you’re climbing with equipment that’s been out of date for a century and the danger multiplies.

That’s what a group of four mountain climbers did last week, though, re-creating the climb of Bugaboo Spire that was first climbed by one of the legendary figures of Canadian climbing, Conrad Kain, in 1916.

Bryan Thompson, Rob LeBlanc, Garry Reiss and Natalia Danalachi, four climbers from Toronto, made the journey west to make the 10,500-foot ascent up Bugaboo Spire using vintage gear and equipment from 100 years ago to re-create one of the most storied climbs made by the famous mountaineer Kain.

Preparing for the climb, Mr. Thompson scoured army surplus supply shops, antique stores and eBay to equip the expedition with camping and climbing equipment from 1916.

On the shopping list were things like vintage mess-kits, canteens, woolen shirts, ice axes and hobnail boots — named for the nails hammered through the soles to increase traction.

Another challenge was camping under the stars with only blankets separating them from the elements.

“A lot of modern climbers today are used to creature comforts that they didn’t have 100 years ago,” Mr. Thompson said in a press release. “We’re used to sleeping on nice air mattresses, in a down sleeping bag with a really nice alpine tent that protects us from the elements.”

Starting their expedition on July 8th, two in the group (Mr. LeBlanc and Ms. Danalachi) were able to complete the climb on July 14th, according to Wilmer resident and mountaineer Pat Morrow, who’s the head of the Conrad Kain Centennial Society.

Mr. Morrow said he has been trying to get the word out about Kain’s story since he came to the area eight years ago, stressing the importance of climbers like Kain and his team to the origins of mountaineering.

“They were real explorers in the pure sense,” he said.

“They were operating in this valley when there were no roads up any of the major drainages so from here to the Bugaboos would have taken them three or four days by horseback.”

HONOURING KAIN — (Clockwise from top) The Hobnail and Hemp Rope team, left to right, of Rob LeBlanc, Natalia Danalachi, Garry Reiss and Bryan Thompson, about to being their re-enactment of Conrad Kain’s first ascent of Bugaboo Spire on its centennial in 2016. (photo by Pat Morrow); Greg Gransden begins to shoot film at the Bugaboos parking lot of Hobnail and Hemp Rope team as they prepare for their cimb in antique gear (photo by Pat Morrow); the Bugaboo Spire (photo by Krista Petrie-Wallace); Triconi replica boots similar to Conrad Kain’s boots, custom made in New Zealand for the project (photo submitted).

Mr. Morrow said he was happy to see a group of climbers try to re-create one of Kain’s 60 climbs, and is waiting anxiously to see the pictures and video that were recorded on the climb for the group’s documentary entitled, Hobnails and Hemp Rope.

“The proof will be in the pudding,” he said. “You never know until you see the end result in what is written and what appears on the screen.”

Mr. Morrow said he has done the same climb at least six different times, but notes it’s much easier using modern equipment, which the group wasn’t privy to.

While he said that while he tips his cap to the group re-enacting the climb, there was a major factor that made the climb even more dangerous for original explorers like Kain.

“It’s not just the funky clothing and the funky climbing gear that made it difficult,” he said. “It was the isolation and the fact that these people were pioneering a route that no human had ever been up and they had no idea where to go on the mountain until they actually put their hands on the mountain.”

“These people who just did the re-enactment, there are guidebooks that tell you exactly where you can put your hands and where you can put your protection and where you repel.”

Ultimately, Mr. Morrow said, a re-created climb like this should be commended for its efforts to honour the climb’s first pioneering mountain climber.

“I always tip my hat to Kain and all the climbers of his era that were here filling in the blanks that David Thompson left 100 years before them when he made the map of this area,” he said.

The Pioneer will be following up with the group so check back for a story on how they fared. The film trailer for Hobnails and Hemp Rope can be viewed on YouTube by searching for “Hobnails and Hemp Rope documentary trailer”.

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TOP ATHLETES (Left to right for all photos) Jake Swallow, Jarod Sillem, Chase Striegel, Jack MacSteven, Kally Van Mulligen, Teagen Van Mulligen, Mya Wiegert, Ariella Cole. Photos by Eric Elliott

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SPORT MVPs Boys Soccer – Chase Striegel Bantam Girls Vball – Teagan Van Mulligen Bantam Boys Vball – Jake Swallow Junior Girls Vball – Marcia Paget Junior Boys Vball – Liam MacDonald Senior Girls Vball – Shelbie Clarke Senior Boys Vball – Sam McGilvery Bantam Girls Bball – Honourable mention (no team this year) Teagan Van Mulligen She played with the bantam boys and junior girls Bantam Boys Bball – Jake Swallow

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Junior Girls Bball – Mya Wiegert Junior Boys Bball – Luis Bondoc Senior Girls Bball – Arriela Cole Senior Boys Bball – Honourable mention (no team this year) Blake Gulbe and Ben Wiegert (they played with Golden Secondary) Boys Curling – No MVP awarded by the coach Girls Curling – Abby Wells Skiing – Jarod Sillem Snowboarding – Shelby Zaporosky Badminton – Sidney Kwok and Samantha Mauthner Girls Soccer – Junior – Cassidy Gray Girls Soccer – Senior – Kally Van Mulligen

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Golf – Travis Jackson Track & Field – Junior – Jonathan Postlethwaite Track & Field – Senior – Matt Swallow

ATHLETES OF THE YEAR Grade 8 Girl - Teagan Van Mulligen Grade 8 Boy - Jake Swallow Junior Girl - Mya Wiegert Junior Boy - Jack MacSteven Senior Girl - Kally Van Mulligen Senior Boy - Jarod Sillem Overall Girl - Ariella Cole Overall Boy - Chase Striegel

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5 YEAR SCHOOL SPORT DEDICATION AWARD Alix Beggs Taylor Hart Erica Huston Trisha Jefferson Aidan Knuckey Larissa Kurtz Carli Maybuck Sam McGilvery

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July 22, 2016

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 39

FAITH

Growing old together gracefully

By Pastor Murray Wittke Valley Christian Assembly Thirty-nine years ago this weekend, a young couple stood side by side at the front of a church and gave themselves to each other: “Till death do us part.”

In the wedding pictures, they look like kids.

He’d just turned 20 and she wasn’t much older. A casual encounter a year earlier had sparked a series of long walks, late night conversations, and a trip together hitchhiking across North America. With little thought as to what was happening, their two paths merged into one, and arm in arm they walked down the aisle, out the church door, and into married life.

Soon others joined their new adventure. Jesus was the first to come calling. He moved in and never left.

Then three children arrived. As time passed, a daughter and son-in-law joined in the fun and after that grand-

children began showing up. Side by side, they sang and strolled through bright and cloudless days when living was easy. And clinging to each other, they survived many a hurricane season.

Promises made that wedding day were tried and tested. Years of living on his minimum wage, an industrial accident that left him permanently disabled, seasons of unemployment, a miscarriage, one child hit by a drunk driver and another with a learning disability, several car wrecks and a cancer diagnosis all blew through their life.

But by God’s amazing grace, they held each other close and carried on.

Recently, I was looking at my wife’s collection of anniversary cards. One from the early years caught my attention. It has a picture of an elderly couple kissing and inside I had scrawled, “Looking forward to growing old together with you.”

It’s happening! That young married couple now has grey hair, wrinkles and sore joints. They’re slowly learning to savour love in every season of life. Young love was good, mature love even better, and by God’s grace the best love is still ahead! It’s been 39 years since our wedding day, but we still reach for each other’s hand whenever we walk. Love you Babe!

Valley Churches

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH SUNDAY, JULY 24th 10:30 a.m. BEACH SERVICE … at Kinsmen Beach. Combined service with Valley Christian Assembly. Pastor Trevor Hagan ministering.

Lead Pastor Trevor Hagan • Associate Pastor Matt Moore 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY ANGLICAN-UNITED Worship every Sunday, 10:30 a.m.

Children & Youth Sunday School at 10:30 a.m.

Christ Church Trinity, Invermere 1st and 3rd Sunday, March - Dec. 9 a.m.: All Saint’s, Edgewater 2nd Sunday, 7 p.m.: June - October at 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 Services.

Pastor Murray Wittke • 4814 Highway Drive, 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.

Father Gabriel • 712 -12th Ave., Invermere • 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. David Morton • 250-417-5017 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. • Relief Society, 11:15 a.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

A special thank you Executive Director of the ALS Society of B.C. Wendy Toyer visited Copper Point Golf Club on July 13th to thank the golfers who participated in this year’s ALS Golfathon fundraiser. From left to right are Scott McClain, Head Professional; Casey Johnson, Director of Instruction; Wendy Toyer, Executive Director of the ALS Society of B.C.; Brian Schaal, General Manager/Executive Professional; and Bryan Armstrong, Assistant Professional.

Photo by Nikki Fredrikson

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

Let’s Make Cancer History

www.cancer.ca

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July 22, 2016

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