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A group of Invermere businesses have begun voicing their concerns about an agreement between the district and street vendors they feel is encroaching on their profits. The encroachment agreement, which has created some controversy among the local business community, is a document between the district and owners of street vending stalls operating on district property. “My primary concern with the encroachment agreement is that vendors who come in to town to sell during the summer months are selling items that are identical to existing businesses,” said Yolande Dolman of River Gems. “I don't have an issue with street vendors, but it would be nice to see them setting up things that are perhaps not represented by permanent store owners.” Jurassic Gems, who were approved for a one-year encroachment agreement by the District of Invermere at the Tuesday, February 26th council meeting, sell products very similar to Ms. Dolman’s business. “When we bought this store the vendor in question had already been approved last year,” she said. “At the time the store was for sale, and I didn't know that the vendor had applied.” In addition to the concern regarding product duplication, street vendors are not paying a fair rent in the downtown core, Ms. Dolman added. “I think there are people in town that feel that street vendors add to the flavour and ambiance of Invermere and I think that's fine, but it would be nice to see people contributing to things going on in town instead of taking their money back out of the area.”
KRISTIAN RASMUSSEN PHOTO Firefighter Billy Robideau lifts Cash McKay into an Invermere Fire Rescue truck during a demonstration held on Thursday, March 14th behind the Sonshine Daycare in Invermere. The firefighters were there as part of an outreach program intended to build trust between youngsters and firefighters, who can intimidate children when dressed in their full protective gear.
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Industry researching solutions for tourism staffing shortage KRISTIAN RASMUSSEN The Valley Echo
Seasonal employers lost in a blizzard of staff turnover may soon find help in regaining their footing thanks to a $70,000 investment by the provincial government to create a B.C. Tourism Labour Market Strategy. The study applies to the province’s 14 resort communities, and will be completed by the non-profit Go2 Tourism Human Resources Society. “We really don't have a clear understanding of the resort commu-
nity labour market system and how it functions overall,” said Peter Larose, director of policy and research at Go2. “We know there are a lot of really good innovative practices out there and we want to start comparing these resort communities to one another and looking overseas at other examples of really good practices.” The study will look at recruitment, training and retention of staff throughout B.C., including Radium Hot Springs and Invermere. The team at Go2 is working quickly to batten down the hatches of an industry up against what is becoming a perfect
storm of labour market troubles – especially in the Kootenays, he said. “We have more people retiring from the labour force than we have ever seen in the history of our labour market and we will have fewer young people entering into the workforce every year for the next 10 years,” Mr. Larose explained. “We have some really significant headwinds in the tourism sector because we are so heavily reliant on young people. This is especially exasperated in rural areas and the Kootenays.” Continues to 'TOURISM' on Page A30
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Content Opinion.............................................A6-A7 Community Calendar.............................A9 Arts and Entertainment....................... A21 Sports.............................................A22-A23 Brain Games..........................................A25 Build Your Wealth.................................A26 Classifieds .....................................A27-A28 Remember When?............................... A31 Serving the Valley.................................A32
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DAN WALTON PHOTO Beach strollers near Taynton Bay wisely avoid the surface of Lake Windermere on Wednesday, March 13th. The lake is melting rapidly, and all the ice fishing huts have now been taken off the lake.
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Electric shift begins in Invermere KRISTIAN RASMUSSEN The Valley Echo
With two electric vehicle charging stations now in operation, a whole new grid of green opportunity has opened up in the Columbia Valley. One charging station at the District of Invermere office and another at Kicking Horse Coffee became operational on Tuesday, March 12th, under a joint initiative between the province, local government and sustain-
able energy supporters. "I think we are at the forefront of the kind of vehicle electrification that we are going to see a lot more of in the future,” said Bill Swan of Invermere's Groundswell Network Society, a participating non-profit group. “I would anticipate that this kind of project results in additional vehicle chargers in the region to service the market.” The charging station at Kicking Horse Coffee became operational due to the company's combined efforts with Groundswell. The project
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The Family Resource Centre is pleased to announce the grand opening of their new Columbia Valley Women’s Resource Centre on March 27th, 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. 926 7th Ave Invermere, Lower level Frater Landing in the courtyard beside Interior World Please drop in - Public Welcome
PHOTO SUPPLIED BY HOVERTECHNICS With one third of the fundraising complete for an ice rescue hovercraft to be used by the Windermere Fire department, the hoped-for purchase of a Hovertechnics Hoverguard 700 ship (pictured above) is closer to becoming a reality. The 4.4-metre-long vehicle would be capable of transporting a small team of rescuers and one patient along with a small payload of rescue gear.
Windermere Fire Department one step closer to rescue hovercraft DAN WALTON reporter@invermerevalleyecho.com
The Windermere Fire Department is one step closer in their campaign to purchase an ice rescue vehicle. On Tuesday, March 12th, the District of Invermere council granted the Lake Windermere Ambassadors' request for $1,500 towards the purchase of a new hovercraft. The versatile emergency vehicle is being sought out by Windermere's fire department to lend a hand in emergencies, particularly around the frozen surface of Lake Windermere during the colder months. However, the craft can find purposes year-round in rescue operations. "Let’s say you are kayaking from Athalmer to Radium, and something bad happens to you or someone in your party halfway there,” said Danny Osborne, the project’s fundraising initiator. “This thing can scoot down the wetlands and perform the rescue with zero environmental damage.” After receiving support from the district, a total of $17,900 has been raised
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towards the hovercraft, bringing fundraising efforts one third of the way towards the $55,000 goal. The vehicle being sought is a Hovertechnics Hoverguard 700, a 100-horsepower hovercraft propelled by a 36-inch, twelve-bladed fan. The vehicle has a two-cycle, two-cylinder dual carburator engine supplied by two six-gallon fuel tanks. The 4.4-metre-long (14 feet) vessel has a double-hull structure, and would be modified to include an all-weather shield to protect rescuers and victim. It will also need after-market search lights, sirens, and more to be used by the Windermere Fire Department. In ideal ice surface conditions, the hovercraft can hit a top speed of 112 kilometres per hour (70 miles per hour), while traveling through wetland grasses can limit the ship to 32 kilometres per hour (20 miles per hour). Requests to support the hovercraft funding effort will have to be presented to each of the councils in the communities that stand to benefit from having the rescue vehicle available. "We're trying to make it fair between the different governments that are contributing, so we've asked for
a little bit from Canal Flats, a little bit from Radium, kind of based on population," explained Kirsten Harma, program coordinator of the Lake Windermere Ambassadors. "Since Invermere is right on the lake, it makes sense for them to make a solid contribution towards this." Fundraisers are targeting December of this year to complete the campaign. Ms. Harma says the Lake Windermere Ambassadors plan on working with local service clubs for special fundraisers, but says there's still plenty of need for donations from individuals. Any amount is helpful, she says. "Once all the cash is raised, the Windermere Fire Department is going to buy the hovercraft; there isn't any ongoing cost associated with it," she said. If you would like to contribute towards Lake Windermere’s ice rescue vehicle, contact Danny Osborne on his cell at 250-341-5038 or by e-mail at fromdannyo@gmail.com. With spring conditions taking effect, the district has concluded the weekly Lake Windermere ice thickness update for the rest of the year. To get a glimpse a Hovertech Hoverguard 700 in action, go to http://goo.gl/Ef3ws .
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Bamboo power bringing objects to life KRISTIAN RASMUSSEN The Valley Echo
Although his weathered hands have seen countless cuts and callouses during his time spent as a guide outfitter, mine worker and rancher, Doug McKay's fingertips have harnessed the power of bamboo to create inertia in a way that can only be described as beautiful. The 67-year-old woodworker has been constructing elegant fly fishing rods and bamboo lap guitars for the past 14 years. “I do it as a hobby and it is very rewarding because of the finished product,” he said. “I am basically in love with it.” An avid outdoorsman, the Invermere man began his creative cast by building graphite fly fishing poles. Not satisfied by the limitations of graphite as a material, a friend recommended that he experiment with the extremely hard, yet versatile bamboo.
After reading up on the process and building a few prototypes, Mr. McKay found himself hooked and immediately started designing his own workshop. “I have built all my own tools except for my lathe and milling machine,” he explained. “All of the tools, planing forms and binders I built myself. That was really rewarding to be able to start from scratch and make everything.” Doug charges $100 per each foot of his custom fly fishing poles, which take him on average 80 hours to complete. The process starts with a 12-foot section of Tonkin cane bamboo imported from China. “The cane that we use for the rods comes out of the Tonkin Mountains in China,” Doug added. “It grows at a certain altitude, moisture content and temperature level that creates this cane that has super thick power fibres in it.” Continues to 'FLY FISHING' on Page A12
Cancer society seeks volunteer canvassers GREG AMOS editor@invermerevalleyecho.com
The Canadian Cancer Society is seeking door to door canvassers this April to help the Society raise funds for the best in cancer research, prevention and support programs. Invermere resident and Canadian Cancer Society volunteer Diana LeReverend remembers how the Canadian Cancer Society was there for her during her cancer journey. Diana was diagnosed with a genetic form of cancer. She had no insurance, couldn’t work during recovery and faced travel expenses to Cranbrook and Calgary for treatments. Once approved for the Canadian Cancer Society's Financial Support Program, Diana was reimbursed approximately $750 each month for travel and accommodation expenses incurred for cancer treatments. “If I hadn’t received the financial support from CCS, I wouldn’t have been able to afford to go to Calgary for treatments,” she said. The Door to Door Campaign raises money for the Financial Support Program and is vital community outreach, educating Invermere residents on available support services and how to access them. Diana also accessed CancerConnections – a peer support program that matched her with someone who had the same type of cancer, knew what she was dealing with and had come out the other end herself. Volunteers are the heart of the Canadian Cancer Society, and they're asking Invermere residents to join the fight this April and donate some time to the Door to Door campaign. Locals with a few hours to spare this April can make a difference in the fight against cancer. For more information, contact volunteer engagement coordinator Susan Moore at sirvolunteers@bc.cancer.ca , or call 1-800-656-6426. The Canadian Cancer Society is a national charity that was established in 1938, with the goal of preventing cancer, funding research and supporting people living with cancer. To join the fight, visit its website at fightback.ca or call its Cancer Information Service at 1-888939-3333.
KRISTIAN RASMUSSEN PHOTO Invermere's Doug McKay is known to craft fly fishing rods, guitars and more out of bamboo, a uniquely flexible wood that allows woodworkers to push their creativity beyond normal bounds. The average bamboo rod takes him 40 hours to complete, and sells for $100 per foot — which works out to anywhere from $700 to $1,600 per rod.
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There's no story here GREG AMOS editor@invermerevalleyecho.com
It's a phrase reporters and editors hear on almost a weekly basis: "there's no story here". The words imply that we're digging where there's no soil, rooting around for a story that's simply not a big deal. It's much less common when we're approached by elected officials and served up a juicy story idea on a golden platter: a scandal that's yet to break, and a scoop that could result in an award-winning story. This is the journalistic equivalent of medium-rare filet mignon cooked to perfection. Until, that is, you take a close look at the source and the circumstances, and realize that it's simply a dead piece of meat. About a week ago, a flurry of provincial press releases heralded a breaking scandal involving a draft auditor general's report that cited the NDP in a kick-back scheme that funnelled money from constituency offices to the provincial party. It's money that's supposed to stay in the riding, where it can be used by the MLA and staff to carry out important business. But here's the catch: this info was only found in the draft auditor general's report, titled Audit of the Legislative Assembly's Financial Records, which is based largely on submisisons made by MLAs in both provincial parties. The final report is subject to fact-checking, which ruled out any existence of a supposed kick-back scandal. In the story that was being peddled to media, MLA Bill Bennett forgot to mention the fact he was referring to information that's simply out of date. The timing is also curious, as media attention over the ethnic outreach scandal — information which is found in the final version of the attorney general's report — has made the public well aware of documented and proven misuses of government resources. The bar's been lowered with this attempt to manipulate local media. Next time the dinner bell rings, we'll expect an actual meal.
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Dialysis issue not going away Editor's note: this letter was sent to B.C. Health Minister Margaret MacDiarmid and copied to Interior Health officials, local elected officials, and local media. Dear Minister MacDiarmid, The people of Golden and the Columbia Valley continue to be very disappointed in your Ministry’s response to the closure of the Invermere Dialysis Unit. Although it is clear that some efforts have been taken to brief you on this issue, and that understanding is apparent in your responses, I believe that you are not fully aware of the whole story. I would like to correct that situation now. Thus far, three main arguments have been used to defend the closure: low patient volumes, limited staff, and that home dialysis is Interior Health’s preferred method of treatment. None of these arguments stands up to scrutiny. First, the permanent closure of the Invermere Dialysis Unit has caused at least two dialysis patients to move from their homes and families in Invermere to be closer to dialysis treatment. And, the closure of the unit has stopped the ability of out-of-province
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visitors to come to the Columbia Valley and still receive the treatment they cannot live without. In the Columbia Valley Pioneer, we read of yet another out-of-province patient who is no longer able to travel to Invermere for his regular vacation. This removes not only the revenue to the dialysis program, but it lessens the attractiveness of this area to visitors and second home owners. This has real economic impacts on this valley. These facts discount the argument that there is only one patient and therefore the unit must be closed. The truth is that there would be three dialysis patients at this time if the unit had remained open. Second, it is a conscious choice on the part of Interior Health to reject the creative solutions offered by renal staff throughout the region. Health providers in rural areas are often expected to travel to provide service and to work alone in challenging situations. And programs lauded by Interior Health are often provided with these strictures. This clinic is no different. It has been suggested by renal service providers that this clinic could be supported by a number of means
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including relief provided by travelling staff, patients travelling occasionally to another centre to provide relief, and training back-up staff within the existing nursing staff in the Invermere area. While some efforts were made as part of the implementation of a ‘return to work’ plan that effort was suddenly halted when the last-minute decision was made to permanently close the clinic. Third, the claim that Interior Health’s preferred method of renal treatment is home dialysis is, as you know, only medically supportable in some cases. As a doctor, you understand better than anyone that for some renal patients home dialysis will never be an option. Kirt Sellers is only one of these patients. The communities of Golden and Invermere have been clear: they do not accept the decision to close the Invermere Dialysis Unit. I would ask that you seriously reconsider your position on this matter. Yours sincerely, Norm Macdonald MLA Columbia River – Revelstoke
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Lights out for international Earth Hour Well, the weather has been looking up lately — and I have heard rumours that the Windermere Valley Golf Course may be open for play by the time you read this, a sure sign of spring! Sure hope I haven’t hexed it and it has started snowing again by the time you read this. I don’t begrudge all you spring skiers your fresh snow but am ready for it to stay on the mountain now. Along with the fun and games that spring brings, there are responsibilities we all share. Coming up this weekend is a relatively new event called Earth Hour. It began in Sydney
Australia in 2007 as a method to bring ter of fact you are encouraged to go attention to climate change. It quickly past the hour and likely will not find it grew to become a worldwide event. difficult to do so. On Saturday March 23 at 8:30 p.m. Another date to mark on your calen(whatever time zone dar for this spring is you are in), you are Saturday April 27. “You are asked to asked to participate participate by turning off the That is the day that by turning off the Valley Pride will take lights for one hour. That's lights for one hour. place. Now in this That’s right — just valley, Valley Pride right — just the lights.” the lights. I like to means cleaning up take it one step further and unplug the streets, roads and byways - in other the television and leave the computer words, giving our landscape an anturned off. In the past I have found nual spring cleaning. Members of the that I can read by candlelight and the Rotary Club of Invermere are active in hour goes by rather quickly. As a matthe organization of this project and ask
that you set aside an hour or two that morning to help out picking up litter throughout our community. Neither of these events ask a lot from any one citizen — but when we combine our efforts good things happen. Please don’t hesitate to participate. Our kids are out of school for their annual spring break - please remember to slow down and be careful around town and especially near the playgrounds as they enjoy getting out and burning off some of their energy outdoors. Marilyn Berry is the community columnist for The Valley Echo and can be reached at maberry7@yahoo.com.
Submissions sought from literary lake lovers Creative writers in the Columbia Valley are encouraged to think of watery words and flowing phrases as a story contest, running under the theme “I Love My Water Body”, launches across the country to celebrate Canada Water Week, which runs from March 18th through 24th. “As Canadians, we are so connected with water bodies through our heritage,” explained Wildsight water stewardship program manager Heather Leschied. “We’re rooted by the Columbia River and our love for Lake Windermere, and it’s time to celebrate that.” This is the third year of the national event. Stories, recollections and anecdotes around lakes, rivers and more can be submitted to www.ilovemylake.ca to enter the
contest, which is open through the summer months. Just prior to World Water Day on Friday, March 22nd, Wildsight will host a “Blue Drinks” event — a water-themed variation on the group’s usual “Green Drinks” theme — at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20th at the Station Pub. Wildsight’s Lake Windermere project was completed in 2010, giving rise to the Lake Windermere Ambassadors non-profit group, which continues to pursue a surface zoning bylaw for Lake Windermere. Canada Water Week is supported by Living Lakes Network Canada, a network of community organizations working for effective protection of Canada's freshwater resources.
Big donation by big game group SUBMITTED PHOTO The East Kootenay Big Game Club has again donated a $1,000 each to the five search and rescue organizations in the East Kootenay area. Steve Williams, president of the local search and rescue organization, accepts the $1,000 cheque from longtime board member of the East Kootenay Big Game Club, Kent Kebe, last week to help towards the updating of equipment. The East Kootenay Big Game Club donates annually to area causes that extend from wildlife projects, search and rescue activities, and local clubs that are associated with outdoor activities and wildlife projects. The annual donation budget usually runs between $7,000 and $10,000. The East Kootenay Big Game Club's main fundraising event of the year is taking place in Cranbrook on Saturday, March 30th at the Columbo Hall.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Seniors' advocate close but no cigar Dear Editor, Legislation to create a seniors’ advocate was passed on March 14. Unfortunately, the advocate will be limited to serving at the discretion of government and will therefore be unable to play the watchdog role that seniors need it to. While I am pleased that the position is being created, without a truly independent advocate, and in the ab-
sence of other comprehensive action on the part of government to improve seniors’ care, we cannot address the systemic challenges seniors face. This legislation comes one year after the release of the BC Ombudsperson’s report on the state of seniors’ care in B.C. The Ministry of Health has fully implemented only four of the 141 recommendations made directly to the ministry since the report’s release, and partially implemented only approximately 25 per cent of the recommendations.
The Ombudsperson’s findings indicate that the Ministry of Health has, in many cases, failed to fulfill its leadership role for seniors’ care in our province. Given that there is little evidence in the 2013 budget to suggest our government intends to take serious action on seniors’ care, one advocate that is tied to government cannot fill that gap. Rick Tuner, Co-Chair BC Health Coalition
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Remembering the life of a Wilks finds $10 million for ads while cutting wonderful man Dear Editor, It's time I address the 2012 deer cull in the Windermere Valley, and the life and loss of my husband, who's better known to some and referred to in the media as the contractor, Larry Mullikin. We held our silence through the requested interviews, the barrage of Facebook character assassinations made against him, as well as the hurtful Jeers some felt the need to put into print. Like the rest of you, we too received the Deer Questionnaire some time back. When it arrived I put it on the top of my fridge and thought I'd take a look, and maybe fill it out later. After reading through it, I thought there must be a better way to deal with our local deer. I threw the questionnaire away. As time went on, we realized the deer cull was going to be a definite in our valley. After, and only after he exhausted any and all other possible options of eradication of these deer, (and going through the proper channels, I might add) I said to him, "If a cull is really going to happen here, then in my opinion there are two men that I know of that could carry it out as quickly, cleanly, and humanely as possible". Those two men happen to be Larry and his close friend. Was it for the money, you ask? Well, money is what pays the bills, but it was far more than
that. It was because of my husband's love and respect for nature. He lived for it and always has. But also, because it was a dirty job. There was nothing pretty about it, and when there's a dirty job to do; you want the best, because you know they will do their best. To me, that was the two of them, hands down. Larry was a man who always put human life before all other. He put forward your life, your children's lives, not to mention your pet's lives. He was the kind of man who would and could put an animal down if need be. When I asked him if it hurt him at all, he said "Yes, but I try not to think about it," and that it would hurt more if it was someone's child laying there dead or injured. I was proud to hear that, because he truly was a man's man, a man who could put his emotions aside for the safety of our community. These certainly are a couple of guys I would want in my corner had the world actually suffered a disaster as predicted last December 21, 2012. Larry gave more to this world and to the people in it, than he had ever taken or received. We have lost a wonderful man and a great human being to a terrible disease. The "contractor's” wife Tammy Miller-Mullikin Invermere
back on food safety Dear Editor,
Conservative MP David Wilks and his party are trying to buy your support with advertising paid for with your tax dollars. They’re increasing spending on advertising while cutting programs that really matter to Canadians. But Canadians are speaking out. Their votes are not for sale, and they want to know why the Conservatives are wasting their money. They want to know why Stephen Harper can find an extra $10 million for government advertising this year, but can’t pay for programs that really matter, like food safety. The latest round of Conservative cuts will not only hurt the economy, but also put our health and safety at risk. Less than a year after the tainted meat scandal at XL Foods, the Conservatives are cutting the budget for food safety. In fact, they’re cutting the budget for food safety at the Department of Agriculture by almost one-third. People will not buy Canadian meat, fruit and vegetables if they can’t trust that it’s safe to feed their families, but the government would rather spend your money on Economic Action Plan ads during the Super Bowl and the Oscars than on food inspectors. Mr. Wilks and the Conservatives have made their priorities clear. Every billboard they paint, every commercial they film, and every ad they air send just one message: Canadians can’t trust the Conservatives with their tax dollars. Scott Brison, MP Liberal Party of Canada Finance Critic
In Memory of Larry Michael Mullikin June 27, 1964 – February 4, 2013 For those of you who didn’t know Larry, let me say that he was a generous man. He was generous with his love, his time and his possessions. He was honest, good hearted and always had good things to say. He never intentionally hurt anyone, for any reason. Larry was about family, children and animals, domestic and wild. There wasn’t an animal he didn’t know, and know absolutely everything about. He farmed and raised most every kind of animal I can think of, and then some. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, trapper and an incredible golfer. He loved gold panning and was a Green Bay Packers fan; he was an outdoorsman in every sense of the word. He was a man who could fix and build anything, and would do so for anyone. Larry was a hard working businessman in our community, and knew more people in his seven years here than I’ve met in a lifetime. Here’s a good example of the kind of man Larry was: he raised two children that were neither his, nor mine, for years. And simply because loved ones were in need of his help. Larry was always first to lend a hand to a neighbour, or a complete stranger; it made no difference. One winter morning a few weeks before he passed away, from our deck I watched him free a deer that had become badly entangled in a playground net at the school across the road from our house. He came back a little banged up, wet and quite cold (he was in his pajamas at the time), but he had a huge smile on his face. I thought to myself, “Damn, I should have filmed that.” Where were all of you shutterbugs then?
You may be thinking that he sounds too perfect. Well, if he wasn’t perfect, he was right next door to it; and he was mine. Heaven now holds the best thing I’ve ever held on earth. There will be no replacing him, not now, not ever. I will love and miss him forever, as will our families, friends and so many others. To those of you that chased him all over town to get video footage of something you never wanted to see in the first place, let me assure you: it was fast, it was clean, and it was as painless as something like this could possibly be. They did their job and they did it well. If some of you were honest with yourselves, you would realize that if you’ve ever stepped on a bug, swatted a fly, slapped a mosquito, not to mention ate meat, then you too have put human life before all other. I know, hard to believe right? Put the burger down and think about it for a second. To those of you that screamed obscenities, fingered him as he drove through town, slashed his tires and keyed his truck, I will pray for you, because frankly, you really need it. Lastly, and you definitely know who you are, it was my husband Larry that slammed on his brakes and jumped out of his truck to help you the day one of our town deer went after you and your little dog. No thank you required. Last but certainly not least, I would like to thank Larry’s and my families, friends, neighbours and clients for your love and support. I would never have made it without you. I am forever grateful. A celebration of life will be held for those who knew Larry or wish they had, please join us.
Celebration of life… for LARRY MICHAEL MULLIKIN Sunday, July 7th, 2013 ~ 11 a.m. Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce
This horrific disease, in one form or another is picking us off one by one, day after day. Please, make a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society today and make it a generous one.
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Alita Bentley of the Invermere Business Committee has heard similar unease from other brick and mortar businesses in the community. “The concerns are about paying more fairly so that there are monies collected from street vending booths that are fair to them to conduct their business, but also enough so that monies can go back to fix infrastructure like a bench or a crack in the sidewalk — whatever goes to the overall vitality and maintenance of the downtown.” Ms. Bentley started in Invermere as a street vendor herself and is now owner of Be Gifted, a gift boutique on 7th Avenue. Although she is sensitive to the needs of local storefront operators, the businesswoman understands firsthand the trials that street vendors go through. “In all fairness, I started out as a street vendor and it is definitely weather-dependent,” Ms. Bentley explained.
“The town would not be able to collect the same type of rent from a street vendor as landlords can collect from brick and mortars because we have a fixed location that with rain or shine, we can conduct our business in.” Despite the challenges of running a business affected by inclement weather, the $200 monthly rent that Ms. Bentley paid as a street vendor when she started eight years ago has not changed. The $200 rent does not include the mandatory liability insurance that street vendors must post with the District of Invermere labeled as co-insured before they can sign off on an encroachment agreement, Mayor Gerry Taft said. “That liability insurance can be a couple of thousand dollars for a full season if someone doesn't have another business already,” he added. “When the policy (encroachment agreement) was first made in 2001, it was thought that there was going to be such an overwhelming num-
ber of requests that we would have to do a lottery system, but usually people try it for a year and then never come back.” In response to the issue of street vendors offering similar products to brick and mortar businesses, Mayor Taft expressed concern that a sweeping policy may alienate vendors who have become fixtures in the community. “The feedback at council was outlining a farmers market style criteria promoting locally-made products, but that also creates a bit of a challenge for the existing longer-term vendor who brings his stuff in from Bali or Indonesia and whether or not any changes in the rules affect him,” he explained. “We don’t want to discriminate and say that this person has to do local stuff and this person doesn't.” Council is consulting the local business community for input on a mutually acceptable solution, but will not be entertaining changes to the policy until next season.
Culinary whiz kids bound for Monaco GREG AMOS editor@invermerevalleyecho.com
Four local high school students are preparing for a trip to Monaco in November after being selected as local winners of the annual National Global Travel and Tourism Partnership (GTTP) Research Competition. The winners, each of whom is in Grade 11 and is part of the Chef Training Program at David Thompson Secondary School (DTSS), are Leigh Thompson, Sarah Zehnder, Gracie Oaks and Emily Zehnder. “They display incredible teamwork; they
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Animal Name: MOGLI Age: Six months old Breed: Black lab/ border collie cross Family: Carla Schneider, Dan Schneider Fun fact: Mogli was born in the prairies, but he was destined to become a mountain dog. He loves to play endlessly with the big dogs, and tries to play with the cats. Mogli also loves to snack on mice he finds.
really take charge,” said Allison Bell, one of two teacher advisors for the students. “When students come out of DTSS, they have a pretty good knowledge of the importance of local food systems, because we promote that a lot at the school.” The theme of this years' event is culinary tourism, and the students' pitch, submitted in February, revolves around an investigation of the Columbia Valley as a potential culinary tourism destination. The students are exploring whether including more local food on restaurant menus, holding a food festival, or increasing the presence of farmers markets could carve the valley a niche in the culinary travel industry. The students will put forward their final case study in September.
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Community Calendar Send your events to production@invermerevalleyecho.com WED MARCH 20 • Easter Bingo, Windermere Community Hall, doors at 6 p.m., games start at 7 p.m., 250-341-1548 • Columbia River Treaty last provincial consultations to express concerns, Golden Civic Centre, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., 250342-5511 for information. THURS MARCH 21 • Hiking and outdoor activities with the Summit Youth Centre, 1 p.m. FRI MARCH 22 • 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.: Zumba Fitness Spring Break Party at Bud’s Bar & Lounge. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. $5 from each ticket will go to the Family Resource Centre. • 9:30 p.m.: Willhorse plays at the Station Pub. SAT MARCH 23 • 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Interviewing Tip and Techniques Workshop at the College of the Rockies Invermere Campus. The cost is $25 and signup by emailing invermere@cotr.bc.ca . WED MARCH 27 •Invermere Slo-Pitch Co-Ed team captains AGM, Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena mezzanine, 7 p.m. • Columbia Valley Women's Resource Centre grand opening at 926 7th Avenue, 10:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. THURS MARCH 28 • Brisco and District Recreation AGM, Brisco Community Hall, 7 p.m. EVERY SUNDAY • Public Indoor Rock Climbing, Laird
School, 5-8 p.m., $5. • Radium Seniors’ Carpet Bowling, 1:30 p.m., Seniors' Hall • Drop-in roller skating, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., $5, Glacier Peaks Gymnastics building, 250-342-5321
1st & 3rd WED • Scrabble Night at Invermere Public Library. 6 - 8 p.m. Call 250-342-6416 • Bingo, Windermere Community Hall, opens at 6 p.m., starts at 7 p.m.
2nd SUNDAY • LW Alliance Church Sing and Celebrate, 7 p.m. For more information call Clarence Stauffer, 250-3429580
2nd & 4th WED • Seniors' Day at the Invermere Library, bus provided
EVERY MONDAY • Gentle drop-in carpet bowling, 1:30 p.m., Seniors' Centre • Cadets, 6:30-9 p.m. for boys and girls, ages 12-17. Cost: FREE (includes uniform). Info: Megan McConnell at 250409-4455 • Duplicate Bridge, 6:30 p.m., Invermere Seniors’ Hall, $2/ person. Visitors welcome • EK Brain Injury Support Group, 1-3 p.m., Family Resource Centre. Info: 250-344-5674 1st & 3rd TUESDAY • OPT clinic, 6:308:30 p.m., Inv. Health Unit, 850-10th Ave. Confidential service: low-cost birth control, and STI testing 1st TUESDAY • Invermere Camera Club 7 p.m. Tanya, tanyadeleeuw65@ gmail.com EVERY TUESDAY • Shuswap Bingo at the Shuswap Indian Band Office downstairs, doors open at 5:30 p.m., early bird at 6:45 p.m., regular games at 7 p.m. • Cubs (8-10 year olds) and Beavers (5-7 year olds), JA Laird, 6 - 7 p.m.
EVERY WEDNESDAY • Indoor soccer, DTSS gym. Drop-in, $2, 8:30-10:00 p.m. • Yoga THRIVE- Yoga for Cancer Survivors and Support People. Copper Point Resort. new 7-week session starts March 13 at 4:30 p.m. Call Jan Klimek at 250-3421195 EVERY THURSDAY • Children's Air Rifle Program, with the LWDRGC, Inv. Community Hall, 7 - 8:30 p.m., free of charge, ages 6-15. Learn safety, marksmanship, equipment provided EVERY FRIDAY • Baby Goose program for parents and babies up to 18 months. 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Eileen Madson Primary. kandruschuk@cbal.org • Public Indoor Rock Climbing, Laird School, 5-8 p.m., $5 • Preschool Story Time at the Invermere Public Library, 10:30 a.m. For info visit invermere.bclibrary.ca EVERY SATURDAY • Public Indoor Rock Climbing, Laird School, 5-8 p.m., $5. Invermere Thrift Store • Thursdays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays, 1 - 4 p.m.
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Last call for Kootenay Music Awards nominations SAM VAN SCHIE Nelson Star
If you've been considering nominating a band or DJ for the Kootenay Music Awards, now is the time to do it. All artists who live in the Kootenays are eligible to enter a song in one of the 10 award categories that recognize the range of musical talent coming out of the region. There's a category for everything from best DJ to best roots and blues band. More than 70 songs have already been submitted online at kootenaymusicawards.com and KMA president Chad Hansen hopes to see many more roll in before nominations close next Friday, March 29th. "If you're an artist yourself or even just a fan of a local band, I'd encourage you to go to the website and submit an MP3. Let people hear it, you never know what could happen," Hansen says. Fans can check out the music that's been submitted so far by clicking the "nominate" tab at the top of the page, then going to "view entries." Hansen has listened to many of the submissions and is impressed by the variety. "There's some really eclectic, interesting music that's been posted up there," Hansen says. After nominations close, the panel of five in-
dustry judges will shortlist their favourites for public voting. The judges include music festival producers Christine Hunter from Shambhala and Lea Belcourt from Starbelly Jam; Nelson live music venue managers Ryan Martin from Spiritbar and Paul Hinrichs from The Royal; and Kootenay Co-op Radio program manager Jay Hannley. "These are great people to get your music into the ear of," Hansen says. So far the nomination page is dominated by Nelson-based artists. But Hansen is encouraging bands for every corner of the Kootenays to get their music in. Bands who entered last year are also welcome to enter again. Shane Johnsen, frontman for The Automation — winner of Best New Band in last year's KMAs — says he saw a surge in new listens on the band's Soundcloud page during the public voting period. "We had about 2,000 unique listens, which is huge boost for a band just starting out," Johnsen says. "We recorded everything ourselves, without a producer, so we were really proud to be recognized last year." The Automation has submitted an early release off their next album for this year's awards and will be playing at the awards gala event, along with last year's Best Artist winner Shred Kelly, on May 10 at Spiritbar in Nelson. To enter a song in the Kootenay Music Awards, go to kootenaymusicawards.com .
Feathered friends
KRISTIAN RASMUSSEN PHOTO To celebrate retirement after spending the past 11 years working at Lucky Strike Gas, Windermere's Ben Gagne donated $450 from the sale of his locally-famous feathered hats to the Columbia Valley branch of the Canadian Cancer Society, represented here by Rosemary Clarke, on Thursday, March 14th.
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“Kicking Horse is also very interested in renewable energy as well with their wind turbines and their solar hot water heating. It was a nice cooperative venture in that regard.” The unit at Kicking Horse Coffee is a level two 90 amp charger manufactured by Sun Country Highway, which retails between $6,000 and $8,000 when installed, Mr. Swan explained.
“It is a pretty high-capacity unit that can take some of the higher-end electric vehicles out there,” he said. The charger itself is able to provide an adequate charge for a wide range of electric vehicles, from entry-level sub-compact cars to the $155,000 Tesla Roadster sports car, Mr. Swan explained. “We are going to have an interpretive panel at the charger explaining why we did it and what both organizations are up to in regards to renewable energy, sustainability and economic develop-
ment in our community,” he said. The second electric charging station at the District of Invermere municipal office will also provide a wide variety of vehicles with range-expanding electricity. “I think Invermere itself is a relatively compact community with room and a place for electric vehicles, especially for in-town travel,” said Mayor Gerry Taft. “I would think over time that they will become more common.” Although the charging stations were partly funded by the province and ar-
rive at no cost to the user, both Kicking Horse Coffee and the District of Invermere are paying the installation fees and electricity bills for their charging units. Sun Country Highway, the manufacturer of the charging stations, has listed a cross-Canada network of all of their charging stations on their website. The Invermere stations will be added to dozens of communities nation-wide already equipped with the technology. For more information, visit www.suncountryhighway.ca .
Regional District of East Kootenay BYLAW 2440 Bylaw Amendment - Edgewater
BYLAW 2434 Bylaw Amendment - Dutch Creek Resort
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an application by Kenneth and Diana Ruault to amend the Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw. If approved, the amendment will change the zoning designation of the subject properties to permit an automotive repair shop including commercial vehicle repairs. The subject property is located in the Edgewater area and is shown on the attached map. Bylaw No. 2440 is cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 282, 2013 (Edgewater / Ruault)” will amend the zoning designation of the subject properties from C-1, Community Commercial Zone to C-2, Service Commercial Zone. A public hearing will be held at: Edgewater Community Hall 4818 Selkirk Avenue Edgewater, BC Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 7:00 pm The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area F, Electoral Area G, and the Village of Radium Hot Springs. If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing: • inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays; • mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown below; or • present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing. Submissions cannot be accepted after the public hearing. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw. For more information, contact Jean Terpsma, Planning Technician, at 250-489-0314, toll free at 1-888-478-7335, or email jterpsma@rdek.bc.ca.
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an amendment to the Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw. If approved, the bylaw will amend the campground regulations applicable to the subject property. The subject property is located in the Fairmont Hot Springs area and is shown on the attached map. Bylaw No. 2434 is cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 280, 2013 (Dutch Creek Resort / RDEK)” will amend the zoning regulations of the subject property to enable completion of an in-process campground development which has been partially completed under the previous regulations. A public hearing will be held at: Fairmont Hot Springs Resort 5225 Fairmont Resort Road Fairmont Hot Springs, BC Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 4:00 pm The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area F and Electoral Area G. If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing: • inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays; • mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown below; or • present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing. Submissions cannot be accepted after the public hearing. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw. For more information, contact Matt Gunn, Planner, at 250-489-6903, toll free at 1-888-478-7335, or email mgunn@rdek.bc.ca.
The RDEK is on the hunt for the
RDEK AGRICULTURAL PLAN SURVEYS NOW AVAILABLE!
2013 Electoral Area Volunteers of the Year
Deadline is Monday, March 25th! Nomination forms are now available at our Cranbrook & Columbia Valley RDEK offices and on our website at www.rdek.bc.ca.
Whether you are directly involved in agriculture or just enjoy eating locally produced or grown foods there is a survey for you. We are all ears! Learn about the Agricultural Plan and let us know what you think. Check out www.ekag.ca or contact Dave Struthers by phone at 250-426-5300 or email dave.struthers@vastresource.com for more info.
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Fly fishing passion led to manufacture of bamboo rods gins. Once a piece has shed its excess moisture, Doug cuts thin strips from the bulk section of bamboo then files down Each section of bamboo is hung in the the nodes (seams) of each strip until craftsman's shed for a year to dry out they are flat. properly before the build process beThe grass guru uses a low intensity flame torch to darken the piece of bamboo and chase out any remaining moisture in the stock. Once the section has been darkened the wood is split into six short strips, which will make up a single section of the fly rod. Doug files each section to remove filler bamboo material (called pith) in favour of stronger power fibres near the centre of the strip. Any knots or seams in each strip are smoothed out in a vice. Each strip is placed in a triangular form and planed until it resembles a long smooth triangle strip. Once KRISTIAN RASMUSSEN photo the rough planing is completed, the proConcentration is key for Doug McKay as he planes a section of a cess becomes even bamboo fly fishing rod, using precision equipment and skill.
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more intricate as Doug adjusts the form When the rod is varnished, Doug to widen one five-thousandth of an inch builds his own cork grips, reel seats and for every five inches of the form. With ferrules (the metal attachments that the form set using a precise dial gauge, connect each section of rod.) which is able to measure microscopic “After all that is done you put the changes in width, each strip is carved guides on and then put the finish on the to slightly widen from the tip to the bot- guides and you have a rod,” he said. tom of the rod. In addition to Doug's rod collection “You have to measure the piece regu- he has also built six lap guitars out of a larly to make sure that you keep ev- mixture of woods, but bamboo is a grass erything neat,” he said. “You try to get the artisan finds hard to surpass. everything as close as possible, but it's “I have built a few guitars out of bamreally easy to make a mistake.” boo and the sustain is really incredible Six filed pieces are glued together because the wood is so hard it resonates to create each section of the rod (the much longer,” Doug added. “I have alaverage rod varies from a two sec- ways enjoyed steel guitar music, but I am tion to four section). The glued pieces a lousy musician and I don't play much, are then put through a spooling ma- but I enjoy the building side of it.” chine that Doug built himself. The woodworker feeds the glued sections of the rod into a circular opening in the machine, which tightly wraps two spools of string around the rod to bind the The Annual General Meeting of the six sections together during the Brisco & District Recreation glueing process. Commission will be held After gluing is completed, the Thursday, March 28th, 2013 at 7 p.m. designer puts each section of rod at the Brisco Community Hall. through a special varnishing system that he also designed himself. Election of Officers and Committee Chairs He has cored a four foot hole into for the coming Year will be held. his basement floor, which is filled Agenda items – please bring to meeting. with varnish. Each rod is hooked up to a barbecue rotisserie motor and pulled out of the floor at rate of 2.5 inches per minute.
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2ND ANNUAL! IF YOU ARE AN ARTIST THAT LIVES IN AND CALLS THE KOOTENAYS HOME THEN UPLOAD YOUR SONGS TO BE ENTERED INTO THE KOOTENAY MUSIC AWARDS!
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The Kootenay Music Awards are open to any resident of the Kootenays. Please make all submissions mp3 format. From there they will be shortlisted by our panel of judges that includes Christine Hunter from Shambhala, Ryan Martin of The Hume Hotel, Lea Belcourt of Starbelly Jam Music Festival, Jay Hannley Program Director of Kootenay Coop Radio and Paul Hinrichs of the Royal on Baker. Nominations are open to all, you can nominate your self or favourite artists or acts, we want to make sure we have a great representation of the talent that the Kootenays have to offer. Nominations are open from March 1 to the 29th.
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Learn the proper way to rotate your vehicle's tires SUBMITTED Special to the Valley Echo
Rotating tires is something that many people do religiously while others put off the task until they notice a problem with the car's performance. An important component of vehicle upkeep, rotating tires not only extends the life of the tires, but it also helps ensure safer driving. There are some who are unfamiliar about how and when to rotate the tires and the benefits this routine maintenance can provide. This also could be a factor in why people procrastinate on tire rotation. One may not realize that the front tires often bear the brunt of the work in vehicle operation. Making turns or parallel parking requires the force of the front tires. Vehicles that are front-wheel-drive have front tires that supply the main motive power for the vehicle, according to www.edmunds.com. The frequent use and requirements of the tires produces friction on the road, and eventually heat. The front tires wear more quickly than the rear tires. In order to extend the life of the tires, drivers must periodically rotate them. Tire rotation essentially means moving the front tires to the rear and vice-versa. This means the front passenger side tire will be moved to the back passenger side position. The same thing will occur on the driver's side. There's a reason for this. Tires have unique wear patterns that are related to the suspension and the alignment. Should you switch the tires in a criss-cross pattern, it could affect the alignment and lead to a bumpy ride. These scenarios can depend on the vehicle and the tire, however. Certain vehicles have tires of different sizes in the rear and front, which prevents front-to-back rotation. There are also cars that have tires that are unidirectional, where they are specific to one side of the car and asymmetrical, with a tread pattern that changes from the inside of the tire to the outside. Though these tires are rare, you can't rotate
them at all. Tire rotation is adviseable to preserve balanced handling, traction and even outer tire wear. But how often should it be done? Many tires should be rotated every 3,000 to 5,000 miles, even if they don't show signs of wear. Some service stations will do tire rotation at the same time that oil changes are done because the car is already on a lift. Don't expect tire rotation to correct wear problems due to worn mechanical parts or as the result of improper inflation pressure. Rotation is not the only tire maintenance task to do to ensure safe tires. Consult with a service station to determine the best pattern for rotating your tires and the ideal time interval between rotations.
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Many drivers feel less comfortable behind the wheel at night than they do during the day, when daylight makes it easier to see fellow motorists as well as pedestrians. Nighttime can compromise a driver's vision, and that reduced vision is a key factor in traffic fatalities, nearly half of which occur at night.
Though traffic accidents are a byproduct of a host of factors, headlamp clouding is one of them and a growing problem for many motorists. Vehicles equipped with plastic headlamp lenses can become hazed and yellowed from the effects of sunlight, ozone, road pollution and the chemicals used in car washes. When driving at night, cloudy headlamps combine with little or no natural light to decrease visibility and pose a significant safety threat to drivers, their passengers and fellow motorists. Drivers cannot increase the amount of natural light at night, but there are steps they can take to improve their nighttime visibility. Address cloudy headlamps. Plastic headlamp lenses, especially as they age, reduce headlight output considerably, compromising nighttime vision and the safety of drivers and their passengers. But as potentially dangerous as cloudy headlamps can be, it's just as easy for drivers to address the issue before it becomes a problem. Employing an advanced technology that works with minimal effort, headlight restoration kits are designed for do-it-yourselfers and can help restore headlight lenses to likenew condition in less than 30 minutes. In lieu of a costly headlamp replacement, kits allow motorists to quickly and significantly improve the light out-
put of their headlamps, taillights, turn signals and reflective lens covers. Keep wiper blades fresh. Vision is already compromised at night, when the lack of natural light can make it difficult to see pedestrians or animals on the road. That visibility is only further compromised by brittle or ineffective wiper blades, which should be changed every 90-120 days to ensure optimal performance. Drivers who live in areas with heavy rain or snowfall should inspect
their wiper blades more frequently, especially if there is pitting on the windshield. Check the windshield washer periodically. The windshield washer is an often overlooked aspect of vehicle maintenance. Unfortunately, it's typically too late by the time many motorists notice an issue with their windshield washer. Don't fall victim to a faulty windshield washer in the middle of a rainstorm or a blizzard. Inspect the windshield washer periodically to ensure it's working properly and keep the fluid level topped off so it's there when you need it. Think ahead. In addition to addressing existing issues, drivers can take steps to ensure their nighttime visibility is protected over the long haul. Some headlight restoration kits, for example, employ a protective UV coating that can prevent future clouding for up to two years. In addition to addressing the headlamps, consider how your visibility is likely to be affected during the worst possible snowstorm or on a night with torrential rains. Keep those conditions in mind when deciding whether or not to hang any fuzzy dice or other trinkets from your rearview mirror. While such items can add a touch of personality to your vehicle, the decreased visibility such items can cause is not worth the cost over the long haul.
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Regular car maintenance done on a systematic basis will prolong the life of your car. It is a proven fact. Even better, it represents dollars when the time comes to resell your vehicle. A wellmaintained vehicle is unquestionably more valuable, however if you don’t keep track of regular maintenance, you’ll find it difficult to capitalize on your car’s good state of repair. That is why it is so important to record all the work carried out on your vehicle. When purchasing a second hand car, people look for a reliable product that will last long enough for them to have a return on their investment. If you don’t have a maintenance notebook for the vehicle you wish to sell, you’ll find it difficult to ask for more than its market value. Conversely, with supporting evidence the buyer will be ready to spend a bit more, knowing that the vehicle has been properly cared for.
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Many motorists bemoan the myriad costs associated with owning a vehicle. As any vehicle owner knows, the sticker price is only the beginning of associated costs. The cost of maintaining a vehicle and keeping it on the road is not insignificant. As the economy begins to rebound, a good percentage of motorists have resolved to keep their vehicles on the road longer in an effort to stretch their automobile dollars. Contrary to popular belief, cars are built to last, and it's often a driver's poor habits that reduce a car's life expectancy as opposed to the vehicle manufacturer's product. When examining the vehicle's air filter (check the vehicle manual for location), look for dirt or dust buildup. If the filter is filthy, simply replace it. Auto parts stores sell air filters, and most drivers shouldn't have trouble replacing a filter by themselves. A dirty air filter can negatively effect fuel economy and make it seem as though a vehicle is constantly going uphill in a stiff wind. When a dirty air filter is replaced, drivers will notice an instant impact in how the car drives and are likely to save a few dollars at the filling station as well. Issues with belts or hoses are often recognizable to the naked eye, regardless of a driver's automotive skill. A hose in poor condition can appear bulging or brittle, and should not feel too soft or too hard. If a hose exhibits any of these symptoms, replace it. A belt that's worn or frayed should also be replaced. One of the more expensive repair jobs on a vehicle is to replace the brakes. Brakes will need to be replaced over the course of a vehicle's lifespan, but drivers should routinely check the vehicle's brake fluid. Without sufficient brake fluid, the brakes' lifespan decreases dramatically. Checking the brake fluid is easy; simply look in the owner's manual to find brake fluid reservoir and remove the lid (some vehicles
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Recent studies have estimated that many Americans spend as much as three hours a day in their cars. Over the course of a typical week, that's almost one entire day behind the wheel. That not only translates to lots of face time with your vehicle's interior, but it also provides ample opportunities for the buildup of dirt, grime, coffee, and food stains that can leave a car's interior appearing haggard and worn. In addition to robbing a car's interior of its aesthetic appeal, the buildup of dirt and grease can also cause the vehicle to degrade over time. Though it's common to associate vehicle maintenance with what's under the hood, drivers should also make maintenance a priority for the vehicle's interior. When cleaning a car's interior, address each and every nook and cranny. Consoles & Cup Holders Perhaps no part of a vehicle's interior is more susceptible to dirt and grease buildup than the center console, which is typically home to a vehicle's cup holders. Spilled coffee or soda is something every driver can relate to, and cleaning such spills is harder than it sounds. There are some cleaning products that are specially formulated to remove not
es, including plastic, rubber, vinyl, and leather, while drying to a satin sheen to minimize dashboard reflection on the windshield. Some products apply as a mousse, meaning there won't be any of the messy overspray and seepage into components and vents that drivers typically worry about when cleaning the dashboard and door panels. Address the Upholstery When buying a new car, many auto buyers are concerned about the car's potential resale value. That's a genuine concern, as resale value is often influenced by more than just the number of miles on the odometer. Dirty upholstery is an instant turnoff for most used car buyers, so drivers should be diligent and clean their upholstery regularly, including immediately after any spills. Be careful when using water to clean the upholstery, as you don't want any water getting into places that can damamge electrical components or create a moldy smell. Practice Preventive Care Much like humans, a car is susceptible to UV rays. Whereas a human would apply sunscreen to his or her skin to protect against sunburn, drivers can apply a UV-protectant product to their vehicle's interior to guard against problems that often result from overexposure to the sun. Some products are specially formulated to protect a vehicle against UV
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Your tires have just been changed and you’re ready to hit the road in total safety. Good for you! But did you take the time to check the air pressure in each of your tires? This is one of those little things that we all know we should do but never get around to. Yet taking a moment to do it is one of the most important elements of road safety that a driver can do. Maintaining the correct air pressure in your tires is as crucial as having the engine maintained on a regular basis. It has even been proven that it is more economical in the long run to check air pressure than to maintain your car’s engine in perfect running order! Why is that? Proper air pressure reduces wear on the tire’s tread, substantially reduces gas consumption, and improves the road holding capabilities of your car, which reduces your risk of having an ac-
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cident. Tire pressure should be checked once a month. It is also recommended that tire pressure be checked when tires are rotated or during oil changes or randomly, when you fill up at the gas station. It is also important to check the pressure in the spare tire. After all, you don’t want it to be unusable just when you really need it. Refer to the manufacturer’s owner’s manual to find out the tire pressure recommended for your vehicle.
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One important element is often forgotten during do-it-yourself car maintenance: air filters. Not to be neglected, changing them regularly improves the health of your vehicle as well as your own. For your vehicle Your car engine needs fresh, clean air. That is why its engine is equipped with a filter specifically designed to prevent different particles from entering the combustion chamber. To be able to function properly, an engine needs the right mix of air and fuel. Dirty air will alter the efficiency of the engine and could cause damage. In addition, dirty air filters increase gas consumption. Check your owner’s manual to find out when this filter should be changed. If you usually drive in heavy traffic or on dusty roads, it would be to your advantage to have it checked very often. For your health
The importance of having a clean car cabin air filter cannot be stressed enough. The air coming into the area where you sit can be up to six times more polluted than outside air. The filter that needs to be checked is usually located behind the glove compartment and only takes a few minutes of your time to replace. Once
again, you should refer to the owner’s manual to learn how to proceed. Experts recommend that this filter be replaced at least once a year to prevent it from becoming clogged. As well as improving air quality inside your car, your air conditioning and ventilation systems will operate much more efficiently.
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When it comes to prevention working as the best medicine, automobiles are no different than people. As you get ready to swap your winter boots and jacket for running shoes and windbreakers, your car’s getting ready for a whole new set of road conditions — but it’s going to need a hand. While there’s never a bad time to maintain your vehicle, fluids, tires and brakes can especially benefit from seasonal attention. “All drivers should be looking into car care before the summer comes and the change of seasons, just to keep everything clean internally in the engine so it runs right coming into the summer season,” said mechanic Richard Kinsey from K5 Mechanical. A fluid re-flush through the whole vehicle is a common spring procedure, he added. Maintenance fees are reasonably priced, and vehicle inspections are free at K5. Asked about pricing, Richard explained, “the basic tune up starts right around $60 and it can go up, depending on what the car would need.” Mountainous roads found in the Columbia Valley make drivers particularly vulnerable to certain kinds of wear and tear, such as worn out brakes, “usually from the hills and the long travels, because everything from Invermere is a bit of a drive,” Richard said. Repairs are offered “for whatever the car needs for where the kilometres are,” he added. “But if it needs to go more into depth like transmission and filters, we’re prepared to do that.” Basic tune ups can go a long way.
Richard’s father, Fred Kinsey, a veteran mechanic and owner of the shop, spoke about the value of regular care. “Simple maintenance can prevent costly repairs,” he said. “Consider one or two hundred dollars in maintenance compared to a seven or eight hundred dollar repair. A transmission service from $200 to $300 can save you $3,500 to $6,000.” And the time of year is ideal to take your car to see a professional. “People tend to get busy going into summer, so they don’t have time to get maintenance done — so the spring’s a good time to target.” If you have winter tires longing to switch places with their summer counterparts, K5 will offer the manpower. “People tend to wait until just about the end of March — that’s a good time,” he said. “Then the temperatures will have changed enough that your all-season or summer tires will be fine.” So be sure to catch minor problems before they catch you when you least expect it – perhaps in a rush or when you're out of town. While spring car care is beneficial to every model, Fred says its more critical for mature cars. “Higher mileage vehicles and older vehicles need more care; newer vehicles which are still on warranty don’t tend to break down as often.” “People ignore 'check engine' lights, they’re there for a reason — it means there’s something wrong with the computer system and it should be checked,” he added. Fred and Richard know automobiles inside and out. For reliability and honesty from your auto mechanics, and to get the basic maintenance today which will prevent major headaches tomorrow, head to K5 Auto.
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Today’s cars require less and less maintenance by their owners, with the biggest part of the job being done by dealership garages at specific intervals. That said, there are still some simple ways for owners to avoid future problems. Take, for instance, the air conditioning system. This is one component that can be easily maintained (but not serviced) by just about anybody, without the need for specific tools. Air conditioners can be a source of problems, and the best way to avoid those issues is to keep the air conditioning system in top shape. If it works well, it does not need to be fixed, but it can be cleaned. The most important component to be cleaned is the condenser. That is the large heat exchanger (it looks like a bright radiator) placed in the front of the car, usually just forward of the radiator. Make sure there is no dirt or debris caught in the light mesh. Dirt can
block the air flowing through it, and it can even block fresh air to the engine’s radiator. Carefully remove the biggest debris and use a garden hose to wash away bugs or stuck-on dirt. Don’t be concerned by some slightly bent wire mesh. They will not affect the way the condenser works. Be careful, though, of the sharp edges on which you could cut yourself.
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You hope it never happens but if it does, be ready. Yes, modern cars can overheat. Many factors might make a car overheat, including accidental mechanical mishaps. How will you know if your car is overheating? First of all, a light will come on in the instrument panel. If the vehicle is equipped with “real” gauges, you’ll see the needle creep up to the higher zone. If you are not paying attention to the dials, though, the engine will start knocking, bucking, and losing power. If that happens, don’t go any further or you will damage the engine. If you don’t catch the problem before that point, you will see
The other thing you can check is the compressor belt. If it’s loose, have it tightened by your mechanic, who will inspect it also for wear and tear. Check the air filter for the passenger compartment, if your vehicle is equipped with one. If it looks dirty or clogged up, replace it with a suitable replacement part which can be found at your dealer’s or at your local auto parts store.
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steam coming from under the hood. That is definitely the sign that you need to stop the car. Don’t try to fix things yourself right now. As a matter of fact, if there is steam coming from the engine compartment, don’t even open the hood! Give the engine ample time to cool down before doing anything. That can take up to an hour. Once it seems to have cooled down, open the hood and check for signs of leaking. If liquid is dripping out of the radiator, the best thing to do is call for emergency roadside assistance. No matter what, don’t touch the radiator cap until the whole system has completely cooled down. The most likely problem is a leaking radiator hose. Try to see if there is one and where it might be. If it is close to one of its ends and if you have some basic tools in the vehicle, you might as well try to loosen the clamp and cut the hose off exactly where it leaks. If you have enough hose to be able to put it back and tighten the clip, you’re in luck. Then you could try to reach a service station or garage to have the car fixed and the liquid replenished. Not many drivers will be prepared for such a rescue operation, though, and will have to rely on roadside assistance.
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Through the talents of a smoky blues and sassy swing musician, Pynelogs in Invermere is offering to take locals through the joyful feelings of false innocence during the post-war era. For an evening of swing jazz and oldtime entertainment, Andrea Superstein has been called for a performance at Pynelogs on Saturday, March 30th. "The goal is to have people leaving with a smile on their faces," Superstein said to The Echo. The swing singer now calls Vancouver home, but she was raised in Montreal, where she discovered her passion. "I grew up working in musical theatre, and I discovered that a lot of those old, American Songbook tunes that I knew from musical theatre became jazz standards. I think at my first public performance, I was 8 years old." In 2010, eight years after moving to B.C., Superstein released her debut
album, One Night. Since releasing the album more than two years ago, she's taken a step back to develop her talent. But with a new single and plans for more music, Superstein is ready for the next level. "I was really working on building my repertoire, honing my craft, and I wanted to go into the studio this time around with some really solid ideas and concepts. I feel like now that I've had a little bit more experience I can put out a record that I'm super, super proud of,” she said. Most of the tracks off One Night will be shared at the Pynelogs performance, along with a special feature Love Me or Leave Me - the new song recorded by Superstein's band, The Andrea Superstein Quartet. Joining Superstein are Sharon Minemoto on piano, Rene Worst on bass, and Andrew Millar on drums. "The stories and the connection I form with the audience during a live show makes it a lot different than just listening to the record,” Ms. Superstein added.
Superstein was featured in Canadian Music Week last year and has performed twice in Vancouver's JazzFest. "I guess in a relatively short amount of time, I’ve done a lot of things," she said. One of her highlights was a show at Strand's Old House in Invermere last year. Coincidentally, it was on the same day as this year's performance March 30th. "I've always been really fascinated by Invermere and really interested to see what it was like," she said. "It really didn't disappoint in terms of the vibe of the town. I thought it was really lovely. And the hospitality that we received, we played at Strands last year and Tony was amazing; the staff were so nice and the people who came out to the show were just wonderful." To be taken through a fantastical world of dimly-lit speakeasies and lavish nightclubs, don't miss Andrea Superstein. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door, and can be bought ahead of time at the Book Bar or calling Pynelogs at 250-342-4423.
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The regularly scheduled Meeting of Council for Tuesday, March 26, 2013 has been cancelled. For further information please contact Nancy Smith, Corporate Officer at 250-342-9281 ext 228.
Easter Wednesday, March 20 Windermere Community Hall Doors open at 6 p.m., game starts at 7 p.m. Special game sponsored by the Windermere Food Pantry. $50 for 1st Line, $50 for 2nd Line and $200 for Blackout. For more information, contact Gracie at 250-341-1548 or info@windermerecommunity.ca
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Panorama to host Grizzly Ultra Race Five-leg running and mountain bike race over ski resort terrain promises to provide two days of phyiscal and mental challenges for racers KRISTIAN RASMUSSEN The Valley Echo
DAN WALTON PHOTO Athletic riders occupied the Georgina Dubois Studio at the Valley Fitness Centre for six hours on Saturday, March 16th, spinning $1,200 worth of funds towards a new sound system in the studio The spin-a-thon involved 14 exercise bikes, a rotating cast of riders, and instructors who volunteered their time for the day. Along with an ongoing silent auction at the fitness centre, the spin-a-thon is helping to raise money for a new sound system in the studio. Anyone is still welcome to bid on the many items in the silent auction.
Racers looking to avoid being mauled by the Grizzly Ultra Race coming to Panorama Mountain Village on the Labour Day long weekend will have to keep their limbs limber to complete five challenging legs of the running and mountain bike challenge. The race, which was secured in February by the resort, was designed by Grizzly Mountain Events race director Tony Smith and features a 36-kilometre running race on August 31st and a mountain bike challenge over the same terrain the next day. “Mr. Smith is an avid trail runner and mountain biker and was able to incorporate some of the most scenic trails available at Panorama Mountain Village,” said Jamie Hurschler of Panorama Mountain Village. “The five leg format was modeled on the very popular Grizzly Canmore Ultra Marathon with runners starting and finishing at a base hub.” The race, which can be run in a relay format or individually, features a claw rating system for each leg of competition. The first section begins on the Mad Trapper Trail and is described as a relatively flat and wide double track trail, which is suitable for novice competitors because of its three-kilometre distance and low elevation change. Any comfort gained while traversing the Mad Trapper Trail will soon vanish as competitors immediately head into the hardest stage of the race in leg two – a four-kilometre, 513-metre climb to the top of the Mile One Quad chairlift. “The tag off from Leg Two to Leg Three takes place at the top of the chairlift, providing the most spectacular vistas,” Mr. Hurschler added. The lung-expanding challenge of Leg Two exhales down a 10-kilometre, 601-metre descent back to the start area via the Let It Ride and Delphine Trail systems. The fourth stage of the race passes by the historic Hale Hut and is the lengthiest leg at 11 kilometres, with a 307-metre elevation change. The fifth stage of the race is an eight-kilometre stumble over two laps of the Mad Trapper single track trail, which is rutted with roots, rocks and 192 metres of elevation change. “All skill levels are encouraged to participate in the relay event,” said Tony Smith, race organizer. “The solo event would suit more seasoned runners and would be perfect for anyone with their sights set on the more challenging Grizzly Canmore 50-kilometre Ultra Marathon or the Canmore Mountain Bike Enduro.” The mountain bike race, scheduled for the following Saturday, will run over the same course with experienced participants encouraged to tackle both events. “Both Panorama Mountain Village and Grizzly Mountain Events encourage the Columbia Valley to support the event,” Mr. Hurschler added. “It is expected that the weekend will attract many out of town participants and will have a very positive economic impact for the valley.” The entry fee to compete in the race is $250 per team (up to five members) or $80 per solo racer. For more information on the race and to register, please visit www.panoramaresort.com/grizzlyultra .
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Panorama investing $6 million in housing, snow-making machines GREG AMOS editor@invermerevalleyecho.com
With $400,000 set aside to expand snowmaking capabilities, Panorama is looking to provide an area for beginner skiers and boarders that will provide an improved early season experience. New snowmaking machines will allow Panorama Mountain Village to better maintain snow consistency and provide more early and late season terrain for skiers and boarders, explained Panorama spokesperson Jamie Hurschler.
Jamie Hurschler The equipment is expected to be in place for the start of the 2013-2014 ski season, and will likely mitigate challenging early season conditions that occasionally affects the mountain, as eastbound weather systems are deflected away from the ski area after
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running into high peaks in the Purcell Mountains. A new multi-million dollar accommodation building in the village core is also set to rise from the ashes of the 1,000 Peaks Lodge, which was scorched, then soaked, beyond repair on a top-floor blaze on Wednesday, February 27th. Single family accommodation is also set to expand, as the new 21-lot Trappers Ridge subdivision has been given the green light. The new development near the village will offer ski in and ski out accomodation. To learn more, visit www.panoramaresort.com/Trappers-Ridge .
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Editor's note: Manny OsborneParadis, who spends his winters competing in alpine communities around the world but remains rooted in the Columbia Valley, currently ranks 13th in the world in downhill skiing, 30th in the Super G event, and the 43rd overall. As the end of the 2012/13 season approaches, he took some time out in Munich to call The Echo and discuss his progress this year. Echo: How would you compare this season to the rest of your
Manny: When coming back from injury, you take a step back and you work on drills and a lot of your technical skiing. This year I haven't had any podiums yet or fantastic results. But other than getting flagged in Wengen (Switzerland), every race that I've entered this year, I've placed top in the 30, which has never happened in the past. What will you be doing differently next season? I'm going to take a couple more weeks and go to camps in Whistler and mini four-day camps in Eu-
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I'll be there for Easter. I'll be there for the Panorama Spring Series and then I'll probably hang out a bit. Then we go on holidays and we've got training camps at Sunshine - so I'll be out there a lot in June and such but on Easter we're going to be out there for sure.
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TEAM
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Rank RNK 1 2
13 Wolfpack 3 3
Total
TOTAL
Sobeys 2
456
Jivey 2
455 450
13 Wolfpack 3
LW LW
30
4
4
LW
0.79
432
42
402 T64 432
Old 0.83 Rock422 T64 402 Old Rock 0.832
400
41
403400
0.79
41
4
T31
Jules
Jules
431
39
407 T64 431
Suck Canucks SuckT64 407 Canucks 0.80 39 0.80
400
37
403400
0.75
37
4
T31
Wind Walker's 2 2 T31
Wind Walker's 2 2
431
39
404 T66 431
Go 3 Go Habs Go 3T66 404 Go Habs 0.81 39 0.81
398
36
407398
0.81
36
4
T31
Farside Nucks T312
Farside Nucks 2
431
42
403 T66 431
Pilon 5 Rockies 5 0.84 Pilon 42 T66 403 Rockies0.84
398
36
406398
0.74
36
4
LW 36
404 T66 429
Lo-Ball 0.81 336
Total 398
LW 46
GR 400398
P/G 0.79
46
4
401 T69 425
Snow Ball402 T69 401 Snow Ball 0.82 0.822
397
39
406397
0.75
39
4
400 T69 425
Pick 5 Buster's 0.81 Pick 33 T69 400 Buster's 0.81 5
397
29
399397
0.79
29
3
406 T69 421
Gurl 16 3 Hockey T69 0.78 Gurl 43 16 3 406 Hockey0.78
397
41
407397
0.78
41
4
397
36
403397
0.74
36
4
TEAM
T31
4
McNasty 9 2 0.86 409 2T35 400 McNasty 0.86
T35 403 455
Mags 0.89 343
T37 395 450
Jet Rocker 0.83 30 T37 395 Jet Rocker 0.83
T35 403 Mags 3 0.89
Total 429 425 425 421
40 33 43
GR
P/G
Lo-Ball0.81 T66 404 Name Rank 3
33
401 T69 421
37
T37 402 449
Go Jets37 Go T37 402 Go Jets0.88 Go 0.88
421
43
73406 421
Abe0.78 Froman 43
73
406 Abe Froman 0.78
396
36
405396
0.76
36
4
449
43
T40 400 449
S.S. 0.87Beagle 3 43 T40 400 S.S. Beagle 0.87 3
418
45
74404 418
KBR0.79 4 45
74
404 KBR 40.79
395
29
404395
0.77
29
4
Dany Heatley 3
449
47
T40 401 449
lilb 0.89 47
418
48
406 T75 418
Kilimanjaro 0.79 48 3 T75 406 Kilimanjaro 0.79 3
394
37
403394
0.80
37
4
Wolfgang 3
447
51
T40 402 447
Wind 1 3402 Wind Walker's 1 3 0.84 Walker's 51 T40 0.84
418
54
400 T75 418
Finn0.79 3 54
394
27
407394
0.79
27
4
King Chris 3
446
36
T43 403 446
DB22 0.87 36
415
26
77409 415
Rocket 25 2 Rouge 25 2 409 Rouge 0.82 0.82Rocket 26 77
392
39
400392
0.81
39
4
Ana 16 2
445
390
37
398390
0.77
37
3
Jets Faithful 3
445
390
40
398390
0.76
40
3
390
42
403390
0.77
42
4
0.76
42
4
T4
Firebird 7 3
449
NWT 1 3
T4
NWT 1 3
Dany Heatley T4 3
Wolfgang 3
T12
37
421
Firebird 7 3
A. Hann 2
0.82
401
T37 405 449
45
Jets Faithful 3T10
401401
250-341-3392 401 31 404401
Mode 27 2 Daddy T692 401 Daddy 0.80 0.80Mode 33 27
449
T10
37
G
T37 405 Nelly 20.87
Wute 31 4
Ana 16 2
P/G LW
Nelly 0.87 245
T4
King Chris 3 9
TOTAL GR
Rockies Payci
T35 400 456
43
T62
LW
Rockies Payci30
Rock-5050 Rock-5050 GR P/G 34 GR P/G LW Rank 434 GR Name TOTAL P/G
40
Tony 5
30
NHL Hockey Pool Standings
Wute 31 4
8
T62
Tony 5
31
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444
A. Hann 2
T43 400 445
31 39 35
T40 401 lilb
0.89
T43 403 DB22 0.87
Red 21 4 0.84Rum 4 400 Red Rum 3121 T43 0.84
415
44
T75 400 Finn 3 0.79 T78 398 I tried 2 0.83
398 T78 415
I tried 0.832 44
409 T78 414
30 3 Nelson 0.7830393 T78 409 Nelson 0.78
405 T78 414
3251 0.79 35
389
42
412389
389
49
402389
0.77
49
4
T45 404 445
Bird 0.85 39
T45 408 444
Heavy 0.82 Water 4 408 Heavy Water 35 T45 0.82 4
414
37
410 T81 414
Precious Louie & Precious 0.79 37 T81 410 Louie &0.79
413
38
399 T81 413
Make-b-leaf 0.80 38 3T81 399 Make-b-leaf 0.80 3
T45 404 Bird
414
0.85
414
39 35
T78 405 3251 0.79
Jye 2
444
40
T45 402 444
Big Nasty 0.86 40 14T45 402 Big Nasty 0.8614
Silent Sam 4 T14
Silent Sam 4
443
32
T48 402 443
NWT 0.86 2 32 3
Kristi KowalskiT14 2
Kristi Kowalski 2
443
39
T48 400 443
Paul 0.82Stanley 39 T48 400 Paul Stanley 0.82
413
40
406 T81 413
Banny02 0.79 40 4
T81 406 Banny02 4 0.79
389
32
405389
0.80
32
4
Snakitou 3
Snakitou 3
441
39
50 397 441
Rockies Rule 50 0.85 39 2
Rule 2 397 Rockies0.85
412
38
401 T81 412
Alex0.79 38
T81 401 Alex
0.79
389
37
410389
0.77
37
4
Crew Slut 2 T16
Crew Slut 2
441
45
51 402 441
Grace 0.84 6455
51
5 402 Grace 60.84
411
40
85401 411
Jesse1968 0.83 40
85
401 Jesse1968 0.83
388
44
404388
0.75
44
4
Foddude 4 T18
Foddude 4
440
40
T52 402 440
Fards 0.85 440
T52 402 Fards 0.85 4
410
25
86398 410
Spook 0.81425
86
4 398 Spook 0.81
387
39
400387
0.83
39
4
Jye
440
Piks 2 400 Granny's 0.76
Jye 2
Jye
T12
T16
T18
GNIMELF 2 T20
E. Hann
T20
439
GNIMELF 2
439
E. Hann
T52 405 440
39 37 39
Harley 0.83 39
T48 402 NWT 2 0.86 3
T52 405 Harley 0.83
410
54 403 439
Aces 8's 554 0.83 of37
55 406 439
Dace 0.85 239
407
55
8's 5 403 Aces of0.83 406 Dace 20.85
409 408
42 28 45
Merrymen
T20
Merrymen
439
37
T56 404 439
Love B's 2 0.81 the37B's T56 2 404 Love the 0.81
Jhaley 11 3
23
Jhaley 11 3
438
38
T56 403 438
Jerome Jr 15T56 Jr 15 3 0.84 38 3 403 Jerome0.84
407
Dan Hecher 3T24
Dan Hecher 3
435
32
58 407 435
Marco 0.80 32 4
4 407 Marco 0.80
406
32
Van Fan 2
Van Fan 2
435
405
34
Snake 53 2 T26
Snake 53 2
434
Big Lew412 59 407 Big Lew0.81 59 41 Pool Manager 407 0.81 Hockey 2 435 Hockey Pool Manager Rho Rho 60 38 400 0.83 60 434 38 400 0.83
403
40
Noah 5 T26 Hockey Pool Manager Harli T28
Noah 5
434
44
Harli
433
43
T24
Pet Rock 3 RNK TEAM T28
Rockies Payci 30
433 TOTAL
Pet Rock 3 TEAM Rockies Payci
432
58
Zman 61 402 RNK TEAM TOTAL 403 0.81 444 RNK 61 403 Zman TEAM 0.81 4 434 http://www.officepools.com/pool/print http://www.officepools.com/pool/print Tony 401 T62 403 0.80 5 43 T62 403 Tony 50.80 433 T62 401 GR433 TOTAL
37 LW 2 of 4 42
T64 402 432
Rock-50 0.79 P/G LW 4 374 T62 GR 401 Rock-50 0.79 P/G 2 of 4 Old Rock 0.83 42 2 T64 402 Old Rock 0.83 2
43
87400 410 399 T88 409
Tor 0.82 5 28
T88 399 Tor 5 0.82
399 T88 408
Lute0.80 88 245
T88 399 Lute 880.80 2
90409 407
Prattsy 0.79 543
90
41 Pool Manager 401 T91 407 Hockey
30 LW 3 of 4 37
Granny's Piks 87 0.76 42 2
402 T91 406
5 409 Prattsy0.79
Sabu Dave T91 401 Sabu Dave 0.83 41 2Manager 0.83 2 Hockey Pool Captain Banana 4 Captain T91 0.81 Banana 32 0.81 4 402
384
29
408384
0.74
29
4
381
33
404381
0.76
33
4
381
36
401381
0.73
36
4
379
32
400379
0.75
32
4
378
28
378
32
400378
0.79
32
4
37 LW
377 409 GR TOTAL
37 0.76 P/G LW
4 G
377
27
397 377
0.73 27
3
375
44
401 375
479 Joelene T93 398 Joelene 398 0.79 479 T93 377 405 TEAM 34 2RNK RNK TOTAL http://www.officepools.com/pool/print TEAM 0.79 2 http://www.officepools.com/pool/print 409 T93 403
Fanta 0.804 40
T93 409 Fanta 40.80
Bay 404 0.79 GR P/GBay 95 402 Shanty 30 95 GR 404 ShantyP/G 0.79 TOTAL LW 3 of 4 0.82 Phillips 96401 401 Larry 37 96 401 Larry Phillips 0.82
4 400378 0.76 28 http://www.officepools.com/pool/prin http://w
369
43
402 369
0.72 44 4 3/18/13 9:49 AM 0.74 43 4
23
402 365
0.77 23
4
98403 400
Who0.79 Me?314 97 404 Who Me? 365 0.794 3/18/13 9:49 AM 3/18/13 9:49 AM 0.79 41 98 403 Blondie0.79 Blondie 361
37
408 361
0.71 37
4
37
403 T99 400
Rivs0.75 10 37
358
37
400 358
0.69 37
4
36
407 T99 398
0.81 Flame 6264 6264 2 36 2T99 407 Flame 0.81
358
38
409 358
0.70 38
4
401
31
97404 401
400
41
Jules
431
39
T64 407 431
Wind Walker'sT31 2 2
Wind Walker's 2 2
431
39
T66 404 431
Canucks 400 0.80 T64AM 3/18/13 9:49 39Suck 407 Canucks 0.80Suck 3/18/13 9:49 AM Go Habs 398 3 404 Go Habs 0.81 39Go T66 0.81Go 3
Farside NucksT31 2
Farside Nucks 2
431
42
T66 403 431
Rockies PilonT66 5 403 Rockies Pilon 5 0.84 42 0.84
398
36
406 101 398
Die 0.74 Hard 36 Bruins Bruins 101 406 Die Hard 0.74
352
39
400 352
0.67 39
4
Rock-5050 4
429
T66 404 429
Lo-Ball 3 0.81 36
398
46
400 102 398
0.79 46 5 102 400 skateordie skateordie 0.79 5
350
22
406 350
0.75 22
4
McNasty 9 2
425
T69 401 425
Snow Ball 2 0.82 Ball 40 2 T69 401 Snow 0.82
397
39
406 103 397
0.75 39 Up103 All Pumped 0.75 Up 3 3 406 All Pumped
346
30
406 346
0.72 30
4
Mags 3
425
33
T69 400 425
Buster's Pick 5 5 400 Buster's 0.81 33Pick T69 0.81
397
29
399 104 397
MN10.79 3 29
331
35
407 331
0.67 35
4
43
T69 406 421
Hockey Gurl 16 Gurl 16 3 0.78 43 T693406 Hockey 0.78
397
41
407 397
0.78 41
407
0.78
Daddy 27 2401 Daddy0.80 Mode 27 2 0.80 Mode 33 T69
397
36
403 397
0.74 36
ules 1 of 4
T31
Rock-5050 4 34
McNasty 9 2 T35
Mags 3
et Rocker
Nelly 2
Go Jets Go
T35 T37
104 399 MN1 30.79
T37
Nelly 2
421
33
403
0.74
T37
Go Jets Go
421
43
73 406 421
Abe 0.78Froman 73 406 Abe Froman 43 0.78
396
36
405 396
0.76 36
405
0.76
S.S. Beagle 3
418
45
74 404 418
KBR 0.79 4 45
395
29
404 395
0.77 29
404
0.77
lilb
418
48
T75
Kilimanjaro
394
37
403 394
0.80 37
Wind Walker's 1 3
418
54
406 0.79 48 3T75 406 418 250-409-4385 Finn
394
27
407 394
27
407
0.79
DB22
415
T40
Wind Walker'sT40 1 3
DB22
421
40
T66 404 Lo-Ball0.81 3
T69 401 421
S.S. Beagle 3T40
lb
Jet Rocker
36
T99 403 Rivs 100.75
T43
Red Rum 21 4T43
Red Rum 21 4
415
T75 400 418
0.793 54
74 404 KBR 4 0.79 Kilimanjaro 0.79 3
T75 400 Finn 30.79
403 0.80 250-341-3777 0.79
26
77 409 415
Rouge 25 409 Rouge0.82 Rocket 25 2 2 0.82 Rocket 77 26
44
T78 398 415
I tried 0.83 244
398
0.77
Nelson 30 3 T78 409 Nelson0.78 30 3 0.78 39
390
40
398 390
0.76 40
398
0.76
390
42
403 390
0.77 42
T78 398 I tried 0.83 2
392
39
400 392
0.81 39
400
0.81
390
37
398 390
0.77 37
Bird
414
39
T78 409 414
Heavy Water 4 T45
Heavy Water 4
414
35
T78 405 414
3251 0.79 35
403
0.77
Big Nasty 14 T45
Big Nasty 14
414
37
T81 410 414
Louie Precious & Precious 0.79 &37 T81 410 Louie 0.79
389
42
412 389
0.76 42
412
0.76
NWT 2 3
NWT 2 3
413
38
T81 399 413
Make-b-leaf 3 399 Make-b-leaf 0.80 38 T81 0.80 3
389
49
402 389
0.77 49
402
0.77
T81 406 413
Banny02 0.79 40 4 T81 406 Banny02 0.794
405 389
0.80 32
405
0.80
T81 401 412
Alex 0.79 38
410 389
0.77 37
410
0.77
Bird
T45
T48
Paul Stanley T48
Paul Stanley
Rockies Rule 250
Rockies Rule 2
250-341-4000 413 40 412
38
T78 405 3251 0.79
T81 401 Alex 0.79
250-342-9424 389 32 389
37
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Horoscope Third Week of M arch ARIES Are you ready for surprises, Aries? If not, loosen up a little bit because there is a little excitement in store for you. It will come when you least expect it. TAURUS You may need an extra dose of patience this week, Taurus. Some difficult tasks are ahead and you will be in charge of getting things back to normal.
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GEMINI Gemini, though many things can induce stress, the infectious sound of children’s laughter will quickly take you out of a slump. Take some time to enjoy the simpler things in life.
CANCER Cancer, some issues that require your attention arise at the office even though you may feel you have already devoted enough time to work responsibilities this week. LEO A memorable night is on the horizon, Leo. It may be Wednesday or Thursday, so plan to look your best on those days. Romance could be in the air as well. VIRGO Virgo, before reacting to something this week, take a few deep breaths before saying or doing anything. This way you can be sure you are not engaging in a knee-jerk reaction.
LIBRA Libra, someone you can trust will be by your side this week when you need the most support. He or she also can help with sorting through financial concerns. SCORPIO Scorpio, you may need to take a look at your finances and any things you can do to address any issues. Tweak things that have not been working as you had hoped. SAGITTARIUS Sagittarius, make some concessions if it means keeping the peace around the house. Sometimes you have to simply sit back and let others be in the spotlight.
CAPRICORN Capricorn, take a few moments to think about what you expect from a particular person and then develop a strategy that will bring you to that end. It sounds easy, but it will require effort. AQUARIUS Sometimes things last, but other times they fizzle away, Aquarius. You may not be able to predict the outcome of everything, but you can take steps to protect the things you want to save. PISCES Others will quickly figure out that there is no one quite like you, Pisces. You are a great friend to be around.
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Change? What change? Change sometimes sneaks up on us and, we find, sometimes it is taken for granted. Here on this page we focus attention on it and still find ourselves taking many things for granted. We have all known many people visibly affected by change, often without even knowing what affected them so strongly. This message from an email I received summed up many changes over time. Focused on the past 100 plus years, it shows how much some things have changed. In fact there are people today who will have experienced many of the events mentioned. Even I have experienced many of these changes, and I’m not that old! Most of what is written here comes from the US, but for many years we had virtually identical experiences, so I don’t hesitate to use the material. You can use this to remind yourself and even show your kids how change has been extremely rapid for a century, not only during their own lifetime. Remember, the speed of events is accelerating, but the speed is irregular. We don’t know how fast this acceleration is. However, I have heard that right now change is happening about four times as fast as a century ago. The changes in the next 25 years will equal those in the past hundred. For me, this does two things. First, it helps me understand a bit of why children today are as they are. Much of what we experienced in our early years just doesn’t happen today. Likewise, most of what is available today did not exist when many of us were kids. The result is that they don’t have the chance to experience life as we knew it. The second thing it shows me is that life is changing so rapidly most of my clients are caught in a whirlwind they don’t understand and can’t even see! Look at this list and reflect. Think of some other changes not listed here. There have been plenty and this list is only a small number of the most obvious
ones! It makes the point, though. The year is 1910, one hundred and three years ago. The car is so different it couldn't be driven by most people living today, and it would be incredibly slow! • Average life expectancy for US men was 46 years. In Canada it was just over 50. • Fuel for this car was sold in drug stores only. There were no service stations. • Only 14 percent of the homes had a bathtub. • Only 8 percent of the homes had a telephone. Cell phones, of course, didn’t exist. • There were only 8,000 cars and only 144 miles of paved roads. • The maximum speed limit in most cities was 10 mph. • The tallest structure in the world was the Eiffel Tower! • The average US wage in 1910 was 22 cents an hour. • The average US worker made between $200 and $400 per year.
• A competent accountant could expect to earn $2,000 per year, a dentist $2,500 per year, a veterinarian between $1,500 and $4,000 per year, and a mechanical engineer about $5,000 per year. • More than 95 percent of all births took place at home. • Ninety percent of all Doctors had no college education! Instead, they attended so-called medical schools, many of which were condemned in the press and the government as 'substandard.' • Sugar cost four cents a pound, eggs fourteen cents a dozen, coffee fifteen cents a pound. • Many women only washed their hair once a month, and used Borax or egg yolks for shampoo. • Canada passed a law prohibiting poor people from entering the country for any reason. • The five leading causes of death in 1910 were: 1. Pneumonia and influenza 2. Tuberculosis 3. Diarrhea 4. Heart disease 5. Stroke • The American flag had 46 stars. Canada used the English flag or variants of it. • The population of Las Vegas, Nevada was only 30! • Crossword puzzles, canned beer, and iced tea hadn't been invented yet. • There was no Mother's Day or Father's Day. • Two of 10 adults couldn't read or write, 6 per cent of Americans finished high school. • 18 per cent of households had at least one fulltime servant or domestic help. • 230 reported murders in the entire USA! If you are reading this online, you could now forward it to someone else without typing it yourself. From there, it could be sent to hundreds others, all in a matter of seconds! Try to imagine what it may be like in another 100 years!
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Coming Events Spring Break Zumba Party!! ZumbaByShawna Helping raise money for Invermere Family Resource Centre. March 22, 7-10pm @ Buds. Tickets $20 in advance or $25 at door. For sale at Gerry’s Gelati, Picture This, Family Resource Center and Edgewater Post Office. You do NOT need to dance to show your support!! Door prizes. shawnae23@gmail.com or 250-270-0456
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Trades, Technical UNIFAB Industries is located in Grand Forks BC. We are currently seeking [5] Level A, CWB cert. welders. Level B & C should also apply. We offer a competitive wage and after a trial period an extensive benefit package. Please email your resume to rob@unifab.ca Visit our website for more information at www.unifab.ca
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Terrific career Opportunity with outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Rail Experience Needed!! Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time, Valid License w/ air brake endorsement. Extensive Paid Travel, Meal Allowance, 4 weeks Vacation and Benefits Package. Compensation based on prior driving experience. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver. DO NOT FILL IN CITY OR STATE
Help Wanted Black Forest Restaurant is hiring Cook. $12 - $14 per hour 40 hours per week. Email resume to: careers@ blackforestrestaurant.com or drop off resume between Noon-5:00pm.
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Misc. for Sale AT LAST! An iron filter that works. IronEater! Fully patented Canada/U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, smell, manganese. Since 1957. Visit our 29 innovative inventions online at; www.bigirondrilling.com or Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON. BIG BUILDING sale... “”This is a clearance sale. You don’t want to miss!”” 20x20 $3,985. 25x24 $4,595. 30x36 $6,859. 35x48 $11,200. 40x52 $13,100. 47x76 $18,265. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca For Sale: Radium Springs & Resort Golf Membership. 15,000.00 includes transfer fee. Ph. 250-342-9548 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
Misc. Wanted Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Coin Guy: 778-281-0030
Real Estate Apt/Condos for Sale 2 brm suite, furnished, 5 appliances, adults, no pets, N/S. Quiet neighbourhood, walking distance to downtown. Available now $750/mth + utilities 250-342-7096
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If you’re looking to make a positive change, make the move and join the finest railroad in North America as a Train Conductor. CN has numerous long-term career opportunities available in Western Canada, including SK, AB and Northern BC. To learn how to become a CN Conductor, join us at one of our next career fairs in Cranbrook or Trail. In 2012, Canadian Conductors earned an average salary of $85,000. Come to a career fair to discover more about this challenging and rewarding job. It’s also your chance to have an interview on the spot! Register in advance at www.trainwithcn.ca/kootenay! Here you will find a link to apply online (prior to the event), detailed information on the various locations that CN is hiring for, and our Conductor Job Preview video.
CRANBROOK WHEN: Wednesday, April 3 – TWO SESSIONS: 8:30 AM and 6:00 PM Be sure to arrive at the beginning of the session for the mandatory job orientation. WHERE: PRESTIGE ROCKY MOUNTAIN RESORT 209 VAN HORNE STREET SOUTH, CRANBROOK, BC V1C 6R9
TRAIL WHEN: Thursday, April 4 – 10:00 AM Be sure to arrive at the beginning of the session for the mandatory job orientation. WHERE: BEST WESTERN PLUS COLUMBIA RIVER HOTEL 1001 ROSSLAND AVENUE, TRAIL, BC V1R 3N7 BRING WITH YOU: Your resume, along with a legible copy of 2 different governmentissued IDs (including one with photo).
MUST SELL Due to passing of owner. Wasa Building Supply located at Hwy 93/95 & Wasa Lake Park Dr. Wasa, B.C. Property 1.2575 sq/acres Building 2400 sq/ft. All inventory included. Only serious interested callers. Phone evenings only please. 403-295-6154 (Pam) 403-274-9818 (Karen)
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Trailers for sale 12 kms south of Golden. New park. 14x48 1 bdrm 1 bath. 14x66 2 bdrm 2 bath. 24x52 3 bdrm 2 bath. Vendor carry. Rental purchase option. Ed: 780-718-8243, Andre: 250-344-8503.
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Rentals Rent To Own 2 bdrm, 2 bath, townhome with garage at Black Forest. Upgraded flooring, looking onto green space. $1000 incl util. Owner Ken Becker (Realtor in B.C.) Call 250-342-1161
Apt/Condo for Rent 2 bd in Windermere 4 plex all appliances close to beach pets considered, $825/month. Call 250-409-7435 or Shellimilley@gmail.com. 2BDRM, 1 1/2 BATH apartment for rent, in Canal Flats. Great view, parking, F/S, D/W, microwave. $775 + utilities & D.D. Available immediately. Call (250)3495306 or (250)489-8389.
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CHURCH SERVICES DIRECTORY ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERE Worship Services every Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at Christ Church Trinity 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere Pastor Rev. Fraser Coltman Pastor Rev. David Morton 1-866-426-7564
WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY ANGLICAN-UNITED 250-342-6644 100-7th Avenue, Invermere www.wvsm.ca Reverend Laura Hermakin
9:00 a.m.: Worship at All Saint’s, Edgewater. (1st, 3rd and 4th Sunday) 9:30 a.m.: God’s Breakfast Club 10:30 a.m.: Worship at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere. (Every Sunday)
CANADIAN MARTYRS CATHOLIC CHURCH
Roman Catholic Parish Pastor: Father Gabriel 250-342-6167 Invermere 250-344-6328 Golden Confession: 1/2 hour before Mass Canadian Martyrs’ Church 712 - 12 Ave, Invermere Saturday at 7 p.m. Sunday at 9 a.m. St. Joseph’s Church Highway 93-95, Radium Hot Springs Sunday at 11 a.m. Sacred Heart Parish 808 - 11 Street, Golden Sunday at 5 p.m. St. Anthony’s Mission Corner of Luck and Dunn, Canal Flats
Saturday at 4:30 p.m. (served from Kimberly)
RADIUM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP For more information call 250-342-6633 or 250-347-6334 Loving God, Loving People #4 - 7553 Main Street W, Radium Sundays at 10 a.m. Bible Studies #4 - 7553 Main Street W, Radium Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Kids’ Church Edgewater Hall Thursday 6:30 p.m.
LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH
326 - 10th Ave. 250-342-9535 REV. TREVOR HAGAN Senior Pastor www.lakewindermerealliance.org
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VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY Hwy. 93/95 1 km north of Windermere Pastor: Murray Wittke Sunday Service 10 a.m. Worship & Word Kid’s Church Provided
Palm Sunday Worship and Life Instruction, “The Easter Experience. What Call the office at 250-342-9511 If What Happened Then for more information. Changes Everything Now? www.valleychristianonline.com Accepted By A Fewâ€? ‌ Pastor Trevor ministering. “K.I.D.S.â€? Church, for children Sharing Truth Age 3 to Grade 1; and Grades Showing Love 2-5, during the Morning Following the Spirit Service.
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Name: Age: Phone Number: Colour the image and drop it off at the Valley Echo office located at #8, 1008 8th Avenue, Invermere. The deadline is noon on Friday, March 22. Winners will be announced in the March 27 issue of the Valley Echo.
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Valley Life
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Cauy Robideau peers at his father, Invermere Fire Rescue firefighter Billy Robideau, during a demonstration put on by the emergency responders at Sonshine Daycare on Thursday, March 14th (Kristian Rasmussen photo); photographer Elaine Prefontaine showcased a selection of her work at Smoking Waters Coffee Company in Fairmont Hot Springs on Saturday, March 17th. Her shots are laid out on canvas and portray captivating scenery from the valley (Dan Walton photo); Keira Neal of Fairmont Hot Springs, who lost part of one of her legs to cancer, tries out sledge hockey at Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena on Thursday, March 14th (Kristian Rasmussen photo); members of the Hockey Canada Skills Academy at J.A. Laird Elementary pose for a photo during their sledge hockey practice. Many of the students immediately took to the sport (Kristian Rasmussen photos).
Tourism human resources challenges continue in valley Continued from Page A2
In a province-wide survey conducted by the group in 2011 it was found that, out of the six major tourism regions in B.C., 54 per cent of respondents in the Kootenays claimed to have difficulty maintaining a full staff throughout the season. Resort employers in the Columbia Valley and Kootenays in general must face the added challenge of competing for staff against resource-based sectors such as mining, forestry and oil and gas, which often offer more lucrative salaries, he said. The lure of the paycheck, however, is not enough
to reel in the majority of resort employees, Mr. Larose admitted. “We don't try to compete as a sector on salaries for most occupations,” he said. “We find that young people are really drawn to the tourism sector, especially in the recreation and culinary fields, because of the lifestyle and how it aligns with their passions and interests.” Although the challenges are stacked up, the team at Go2 has developed a two-phase plan to shore up an industry facing an unstable staffing situation. The plan begins with an intensive study period reviewing all available literature on resort staffing in B.C. Phase two works by developing a baseline survey of employment practices at all 14 resort communities in the province.
“We want to know how they recruit staff,” he said. “Do they have a local employment office? Who is it run by? How effective is it according to the employers and employees? What kind of opportunities are there that aren’t being met?” After finding a baseline, the group has three case studies planned for Fernie, Tofino and Whistler, where researchers will be sent out into the communities to speak with employers and employees on the migration patterns of staff, Mr. Larose explained. “There are some challenges here, but we do have some unique niches for drawing people to the sector as well.” For more information on the project and employment in the tourism sector, please visit www.go2hr.ca .
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Remember When? A look back through The Valley Echo's archives over the last 50 years DAN WALTON reporter@invermerevalleyecho.com
5 years ago (2008): "The days of soft, lenient penalties are over," MP Jim Abbott wrote in a letter to The Echo. A Conservative minority government saw Bill C-2, the Tackling Violent Crime Act receive royal assent last week. The new law aimed to impose tougher mandatory jail time for serious crimes; new bail provisions; raise the age of protection for sexual activity from 14 to 16; harsher sentencing for repeat offenders; and create new tools and stronger penalties to present alcohol-impaired driving. "These changes have been long overdue, but late is better than never. Today, families and communities in Kootenay-Columbia and across Canada can feel safer." 10 years ago (2003): Days after the United States invaded Iraq without Canadian support, The Echo's editorial this week read, "Canada's own bitter, twisted, deranged little dictator has come across even worse than Bush. The Great Waffling Throwback, otherwise known as Jean Chretien, and his ship of fools, are effectively jamming a hockey stick in the front wheel of the bicycle built for two that Canada and America have been sharing these past few decades. But it isn't going to be the American rider who will fly off and smash his teeth out on the curb. It's going to be Canada. Chretien seems to think he has the same abilities as Saddam Hussein, in that he can rage and storm and his backers will scuttle away in fear of being tossed to the dogs." 20 years ago (1993): A tip led the Columbia Valley RCMP to pull over a car occupied by two teenagers. The officer discovered nearly $30,000 worth of stolen
Echo file photo 2008 — Eileen Madson Primary School student Kade Lewis dances a jig during his school’s celtic celebration on March 14.
goods from unlocked cars and a liquor store robbery. One youth spent six months in kids jail, while his buddy hasn't yet been sentenced. The judge gave a stern warning to the teen, explaining that his habits will land him in adult prison if his jail term doesn't teach him to smarten up. 35 years ago (1978): The Canada Pension Plan saw
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The Valley Echo is pleased to announce the 4th Annual Giving Back golf tournament being held at Windermere Valley Golf Course on Sunday June 23. We are now taking applications from local not-for-profit and service groups interested in receiving the funds raised from the golf tournament. Application forms are available at The Valley Echo offices now located at #8, 1008 - 8 Street, Invermere. Please note that the applications must be project-based. Please contact Dean Midyette with any questions at 250-341-6299 or dean@cv-pioneer.com
Last chance to submit an application! Deadline to submit proposals: Monday, March 25 at noon.
changes implemented which increase benefits for those who are divorced, annulled, parents of disabled children and foster parents. Also, retroactively benefits were to be paid out for up to 12-months to retirees and family members of entitled dead people. 40 years ago (1973): In an advertisement, the Insurance Corporation of BC reminded readers that "If you think a driver's premium is hard to swallow, you're wrong. It's only rough on the reckless driver. And it should be. The speeders, the illegal turners, the light runners are going to pay more. A lot more. After all, fair is fair. So watch it." 45 years ago (1968): Students at DTSS were upset and staged a protest. On a Wednesday afternoon, vice principal Tom Hutchison addressed the concerns of the teens. He said that the girls bathroom is locked during lunch hour because of the amount of smoking occurring in it - far more than in the boys washroom. Dangerous travel was the reason behind the stoppage of the inter-house ski club meetings, he said, and the Sadie Hawkins Dance was cancelled because it would disrupt the academic atmosphere, and because the last school dance was very poorly attended. "You have to co-operate if you want the school to co-operate", he told the students. 50 years ago (1963): The Invermere Television Association reached almost 40 subscribers, enough to hit their $2,000 target for Ottawa to consider a TV Satellite in the District of Invermere. The campaign was being spearheaded by the Kinsmen's Club, who said, "Why wait for expensive television to be piped in with a hookup charge? If residents of Athalmer, Invermere, Wilmer andWindermere area join now and support the Invermere Television Association, reception will be quicker, cheaper and there will be the satisfaction of community cooperation.
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3RD ANNIVERSARY OPEN HOUSE April 3rd from noon till 5 p.m. Come by for cake and coffee.
101A – 1028 7th Avenue, Invermere Columbia Valley Youth Soccer Association
2013 Registration Deadline is March 30 House League and Rep Soccer Volunteer a few hours a week and become a coach or referee!! (training provided) Practices are Tuesdays Games are Thursdays Register at www.columbiavalleysoccer.ca Please see website for important registration information.
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Wednesday, March 20, 2013 The Valley Echo
Serving the Valley RADIUM HOT SPRINGS ESSO • Gas • Propane • Diesel • Automotive Repairs • Tires & Batteries • Greyhound
• CAA approved automotive repair •
MECHANICAL REPAIRS AVAILABLE 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 7 Days A Week
250-347-9726
7507 Main Street West
To advertise, call: 250-342-9216
Sholinder & MacKay
Septic Tank Pumping Portable Toilet Rentals
Sand & Gravel
Complete line of aggregate products for construction and landscaping
NEWER SEW ERA CAM
• Complete sewer/drain repairs • Reasonable rates - Seniors’ discount • Speedy service - 7 days a week • A well-maintained septic system should be pumped every 2-3 years • Avoid costly repairs
Office:
Bruce Dehart 250-347-9803 or 250-342-5357
250-342-6452 • 250-342-3773 Cell: 250-342-5833
The WaTer & air Company!
Call Angela to book a spot in
Water Treatment: filtration and purification Furnace and Duct cleaning
Serving the Valley!
Purify the water you drink and the air you breathe!
Angela Krebs
250-342-9216 • 250-341-5216
Kerry Colonna
advertising@invermerevalleyecho.com
250-342-5089
Located in the Diamond Heating & Spa building in Athalmer
QUALITY AUTO SERVICE YOU CAN TRUST
Lake Auto Service • Furnaces • Heat PumPs • air conditioning • FirePlaces• Hot tubs • cHemicals • service & maintenance • gas Fitting 385 Laurier Street Phone: 250-342-7100 Invermere, BC Fax: 250-342-7103 www.diamondheatingandspas.com
ALL MAKES • ALL MODELS AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS
If you saw this ad, imagine how many others did as well.
OPEN MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8:30 A.M. - 5:30 P.M.
Call 250-342-9216 for more information.
Main Street • Downtown Invermere 250-342-9310
DCS Plumbing Universal Doors & Exteriors
Cranbrook Pest Control Environmentally-friendly integrated pest management Ask about our maintenance programs All work guaranteed
Sales • Service • Installation
• Plumbing, Repair and Installation • Drain Lines • Hot Water Tanks • Over 30 years experience • 24 hour emergency service • Seniors’ Discount
250-341-8501 Lambert-Kipp Pharmacy Ltd. J. Douglas Kipp, B. Sc. (Pharm.) Laura Kipp, Pharm D. Irena Sedlakova, B. Sc. (Pharm.) Your compounding pharmacy Come in and browse our giftware! Open Monday - Saturday • 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 1301 - 7th Avenue, Invermere • 250-342-6612
• Garage Doors • Passage Doors • Truck Doors • Windows • Sunrooms • Patio Covers • Vinyl Decking • Aluminum Railings • Siding • Soffit • Facia • Window Capping • Renovations Invermere
Phone
Thermal Imaging PEST QUESTIONS? Visit our website: WWW.CRANBROOKPESTCONTROL.COM info@cranbrookpestcontrol.com
250-426-9586 • 1-888-371-6299
250-342-6700
■ Lockout Service ■ Lake Recovery ■ 24 Hour Towing ■ Prompt Service
Also offering FREE year-round pickup of unwanted vehicles
Call us to advertise in this spot!
250-342-9216
Warbrick Towing & Salvage warbrick@shaw.ca • Cell: 250-342-5851
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Your search for quality and dependability ends with us. Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Specialists
Carpet System & Upholstery Cleaning Specialists Guaranteed Truck Mounted • Customer Satisfaction
TruckHubman Mounted System • Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed Dean Toll Free: 877-342-3052
Dean Certifi ed Hubman Technician
Certified Technician 250-342-3052
250-342-3052
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odysseyrestoration@telus.net
• CONCRETE PUMP • SAND & GRAVEL • HEAVY EQUIPMENT RENTALS • CRANE SERVICE
Proudly serving the Valley for over 50 years. For competitive prices and prompt service call:
250-342-3268 (plant) 250-342-6767
(office)