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My Little Corner

By Shannon Robin

How about the lightning show on Sunday night? Wow! We were enjoying a visit around the fire with friends who are staying near Hillcrest, as we watched the dark clouds approach. The air grew still in the proverbial calm before the storm as we watched the lighting flashes and neat cloud formations. We weren’t keen on having the fire doused by a downpour, so were pleasantly surprised when the storm passed by to the west. Soon the air was moving again and we were able to enjoy the company of our friends a while longer. On the drive home the lightning show was amazing. It was flashing south of the mountains and with each strike the sky lit up and created beautiful silhouettes of the mountain peaks. I was the driver, so didn’t see too much of it myself, but my daughter oohed and aahed most of the 20-minute drive back to Pincher Creek. Once we arrived home, it seemed the storm was going to bypass us again, so everyone went to bed. A short while later, flashes of light shot through the blinds and I got up to watch the storm. There’s a small sunroom on the back of our house, which is a perfect place to storm watch.

I grabbed a quilt, snuggled up in my rocking chair and settled in to check out the show. I wasn’t disappointed. At first the lightning and thunder were spaced out and I fell into my childhood habit of counting the seconds between them. Soon it was all happening at once – the lightning was flashing, the thunder was booming and the rain was pounding down on the glass all around me. Eventually it moved on and I went back to bed with a new summer memory tucked away in my head, where it joins many others from summers past. I can close my eyes and recapture the feelings of picking raspberries under the hot sun, fishing with my grandpa, fighting with my cousins over who would dunk themselves first into the cold lake, spending quiet time at the cabin with my mom, long summer road trips in the back seat with my brother and sister, watching storms and sunsets on the veranda with my dad, lying on the dock watching the northern lights with my daughter, exploring Waterton with my husband, and many awesome times around the campfire with family and friends. Summer is a time of exploration, tradition, rejuvenation and creating memories. I hope you’ve been busy creating your own summer souvenir album.

The Breeze Mailbox Visit Gushul Studio! For the month of July, artists Jennifer Tellier and Mark Prier are calling Blairmore’s Gushul Studio home. As part of the Trap\door Artist-Run Centre’s seventh annual Gushul Studio residency for 2012, the artists are exploring Crowsnest Pass and responding to it artistically. This is an open invitation to members of the public to come see what Jennifer and Mark have been creating at the Gushul Studio open house, this Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The studio is found at 13301 19th Ave., in the south building. The Gushul Studio residency seeks to combine the skills, knowledge, histories and varied approaches of two emerging visual artists. At least one artist is chosen from within Alberta. The artists are chosen based on the strength of merit of their ongoing production as well as their collaborative abilities. Calgary artist Jennifer Tellier’s practice is based around her desire to understand land and place as they relate to the formation of identity. She is particularly interested in places that have been conquered, both in the past and present. She compares her intentions of belonging with those of tourists and explorers. Ontario artist Mark Prier’s multimedia work deals with themes of wilderness, mapping and survival. His work takes the vernacular of survival as its starting point for abstraction, teasing form from sources as diverse as leantos, hunting blinds, camping shelters and farm maintenance. Gushul Studio

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Rotary serves dinner and $15,000 By Shannon Robin

Members of the Rotary Club of Pincher Creek work together to make a difference on local, national and international levels with their pledge to put service above self. Paul and Anna Eggert served up a prime rib dinner to nearly 100 guests last Saturday at their ranch near Pincher Creek. Diners included Rotary members and guests from across southern Alberta. The barbecue was a fundraiser for Rotary International’s PolioPlus program. Ridding the world of polio has been a top priority for Rotary for over 30 years. Paul headed up the fundraising effort and, thanks to support from club member donations, corporate and personal donations, raised just over $15,000 for the Rotary Foundation. “Paul really believes in the foundation and the good it does,” says past president and past assistant governor, Bev Thornton, noting that Paul has been recognized as a multiple Paul Harris Fellow for his sizeable personal donations

to the Rotary Foundation. Polio vaccinations cost about 17 cents each, meaning Paul and his fellow Rotarians will affect the lives of over 88,000 people. That’s amazing! Photos courtesy of Bev Thornton Bernie Carriere was on Pincher Creek Rotarian Paul Eggert served up a heaping helping hand to accept of prime rib and hospitality after spearheading efforts that raised the financial over $15,000 for PolioPlus. Bernie Carriere, left, Rotary Foundation gift from the co-ordinator for Zone 24, accepts a cheque from Paul. club. As Rotary Foundation co-ordinator for Zone 24, the world change every year in July, and Bernie is responsible for a huge area as part of the celebration, outgoing presi– from Ontario to Alaska – and his pres- dent Tom Holoboff officially passed the ence at the event was an honour. gavel to incoming president Gerry Alex. The barbecue was a multi-purpose Gerry was presented with a presievent, serving as the basis for a substandent’s survival kit to help him with his tial fundraiser and a welcoming party for journey, while Tom relaxed in a directhe new club executive. tor’s chair as Gerry took over the show. Rotary executive positions around Continued on page 4

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Executive members assisting Gerry this year are president-elect Bob Dyrda, secretary Jane Tew and treasurer Earl Shields. Scott Korbett will look after club service, Maureen Bevan is in charge of public relations and Joyce Zwick of membership. Vocational service will be covered by Lynn Brassnett, community service by Dick Burnham and international service by Ken Butler. New Generations will be the job of Tom Holoboff, and Dan Crawford will keep meetings entertaining in his role as sergeant-at-arms. The club has been collecting pennies for polio, which can be dropped off at ATB Financial, RBC and Pincher Creek Credit Union. Over 130 pounds of pennies have been donated, which will provide over 1,100 polio vaccinations. The Rotary Club of Pincher Creek was chartered in 1998 and will celebrate its 14th birthday in August. Meetings are held Thursdays at 11:45 a.m. at the Heritage Inn. If you’d like more information, please contact Gerry Alex at 403-627-4356 or visit the Rotary website at www.rotary.org .

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Out with the old

The annual tradition of passing the gavel from the outgoing president to the incoming president of the Rotary Club of Pincher Creek took place last Saturday. Tom Holoboff passed on presidential duties to Gerry Alex at a celebration of Rotary’s service on local and international levels. From left: Jane Tew, Gerry Alex, Tom and Lisa Holoboff.

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If you mention scuba diving, most people think of warm ocean waters and clear blue skies. Stuart Leitch of Athabasca and his brother Robert Leitch of Leduc braved the cold waters and strong winds Monday morning to explore Cameron Lake.

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By John Kinnear Sometimes success can create headaches. The success of the Bellevue Underground Mine as a tourist destination is undeniable. From its humble beginnings with the infamous tour guide Roy Lazzarotto, the mine has grown into an attraction that draws more than 15,000 visitors a year from around the world. Some days it seems like the place is a merry-go-round, with tour buses, motorhomes and visitors dropping by in a steady stream. The variety of visitors is mind boggling. Last year, 91 Model Ts showed up for a tour! The six interpreters, the executive director and her assistant do an amazing job of keeping the traffic flowing and the customers happy. When one considers the size of the structures they are asked to perform this busy tour circuit in, one realizes they are pretty well maxed out, and therein lies the problem. The outside mine buildings were not designed to handle the loads they do. So it is time to bring this integral part of the Crowsnest heritage interpretation scenario into the 21st century with a new operations centre. The existing buildings are a mixture of a garage package and some add-ons. There have been infrastructure issues lately, which the dedicated volunteer board of the Crowsnest Ecomuseum Trust has dealt with. Teck Coal has been a willing partner for years now, and supported the mine with funding for some of these headaches. The Ecomuseum board envisions a new centre that will allow the mine to become more efficient, handle a higher volume of visitors and allow those who are waiting to learn more about the mine and other heritage opportunities the Pass has to offer. With a new centre, it is entirely possible the mine could be kept open year-round, instead of operating from May to September with occasional tours in the off-season. So, to kick off fundraising for the new centre, the board is planning a gala dinner and dance. The event, to be held Saturday night, Aug. 4, will be a key part of the Doors Open Heritage Festival weekend events, and may even become a permanent part of this yearly showcase of the amazing history and culture of Crowsnest Pass. The occasion is called Music for the Mine, and features a firstclass sit-down dinner catered by Country Encounters.

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Guided by a light on your hard hat and an expert interpreter, it’s a neat experience to venture underground into the pathways of the Bellevue Mine. Be prepared for the smell of sulphur and the chill the of zero-degree temperature. Then, turn on your light and learn about the background, thrills and perils of our local mining history. The mine has canvassed the community and come up with a lot of terrific items for a silent auction. How does dinner for six catered by Country Encounters sound? Or how about a propane-powered coffee machine? The auction will have works by local artists, numerous free passes and gift certificates and even a spectacular piece of selenite crystal packed out of the Window Mountain area. One of the highlights of the night is that one table of eight will win “best table in the house” through a raffle process. The raffle will be $2 a ticket. If you win, your whole table moves up to the best table in the house, which includes engraved wine glasses, wine on table, gift baskets and fresh flowers for everyone, better linens and VIP treatment throughout the night (including dinner served first). Hell, I would buy a ticket just for the dinner-first option! We all hate the person who is given the power over what order your table

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Art Recycled By Brenda Shenton

Turns out, it’s probably not what you think. Art Recycled, the annual juried summer exhibition at the Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery in Frank, is not about reusing items to create original art. It is best explained by the event’s curatorial: “Do we ever create an ‘original,’ or are we constantly referencing concepts and ideas that have come before?” The artists chosen had to say whether their work was, in their eyes, original or they were recycling. This themed exhibition draws you in immediately, offering a variety of media that should appeal to almost everyone. The purpose of the show, explains gallery curator Krisztina Wood, is “to show off the talent of local and area artists.” And show off it does. “Star Gazing” by Melanie Morstad, a 40-by-40 painting in acrylic, inks and charcoal, jumps off the wall with colours blazing. “Hip Hip Hooray!” by Yurek

Panek, in ink, is very thought provoking, and Velma Weiss’s “Wild Geraniums” block print is charming. There are definitely many creative talents living in this neck of the woods, well represented in the pieces displayed. The stunning natural beauty of the area appears to be an inspiration for many of the artisans. Vic Bergman’s “The Release” is a remarkable photo capturing the true nature of the subject. Krisztina says the juried show received 56 submissions and the three-person jury chose 34, covering the work of 22 artists. The jury consists of an artist, a non-artist and the author of the curatorial for the show. The public art gallery is operated by the Crowsnest Pass Allied Arts Association, which also offers workshops for adults and children and operates the gift store, which has 50 artists represented. Admission to the gallery is free, and Art Recycled runs until Sept. 2.

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‘The Release’ by Vic Bergman By Brenda Shenton

Vic Bergman’s photograph “The Release” is part of the Art Recycled exhibit at Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery in Frank. The photo of a cutthroat trout was taken on the Castle River in 2010 and Vic says, “Catch and release is practised by most guides.” Vic says he enters the gallery’s juried show every year. His interest in photography began at age 10, when he won a camera in a draw. Along with fly-fishing and flytying, it has become a lifelong interest. Vic is co-owner of The Crowsnest Angler in Bellevue, a fly shop and guide service. He has been a fly-fishing guide since 1984, and moved to Crowsnest Pass in 1993 to open the shop. Both hobbies have evolved over the years. “Digital photography makes it a lot easier to take it up and to learn more,” Vic says. He also does his own photo printing because it gives him “more control and more choice.” For this photo, he applied a watercolour effect and printed it on fine-art paper. Vic’s articles and photographs have appeared in a number of Canadian and American publications. His photo “Fishing Gone,” which is displayed in his shop, travelled across the province as part of the Alberta Society of Artists exhibit Planet Earth. He also has a photo titled “Shadow Casting” on display as part of the exhibit A Visual Conversation at Lebel Mansion Art Gallery in Pincher Creek.

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Keeping history alive By Toni Lucas Pincher Creek and District Historical Society has been graced by two generous donations this week. The first is $3,000 from Pincher Creek Co-op, presented by general manager David Crowell, to go toward a display celebrating the 90th anniversary of the Co-op in Pincher Creek. “This is the first cheque,” David said, explaining that in the spring there will be another donation toward the exhibit. The historical society also accepted a generous donation of $247.50 from the Ranchland Mall Tenants Association. Society president Colleen Cyr suggested this donation also would go toward the Co-op anniversary exhibit. “What we’re proposing to do is build 3-D facades of all five Co-op buildings used during the 90 years history, none of which are still here,” Colleen said. “This will be built on the east end of the Beere Hall, in the middle of Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village. It will anchor the 1920s-era exhibit.” “We wanted the community to get involved

as well,” she said. “In the window of the creamery, we want to put cream cans from the families that still might have their cream cans at home, with their name on it. If you’ve got your cream can with your name on it, it’s $250 to donate it.” For an additional $50 the pioneer village will supply the cream can. “The really neat thing about this is, Arnie Thompson is still here, and he’s the one who wrote everybody’s name on their cream cans for years and years at the Co-op, and he is going to put the names on the cream cans again.” Colleen said burlap feed sacks, with personal or business names on them, would also be available for a donation of $100, to be part of the lumberyard portion of the exhibit. Another way the historical society plans to raise money for this project is a gala Wild Night at the Waldorf on Sept. 1. All ticket holders get dinner, a theatrical presentation by the Windy Hollow Players and live music performed by local musicians Jacquie Therriault and Kevin Fitzpatrick. Refreshments will be available throughout the evening. “The historical setting for our event would

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be the eye-catching Waldorf Hotel, a temperance complex on the former Bridge Avenue caught in a ‘blind pig’ on New Year’s Day 1918,” according to curator Farley Wuth. Years later, the frontier structure, equipped with a secondfloor verenda, served as the offices and lumber yard for the Pincher Creek Co-op. Everyone will receive a swag bag to help navigate the rustic boardwalks of rambunctious Pincher Creek, circa the 1920s prohibition era. A VIP swag bag also includes gambling money, extra treats that make you part of the evening’s action, and a $25 tax-deductible receipt. Everyone will have the chance to enjoy historical vignettes throughout the village during the evening. There will be prizes for best period costume. All money raised during this function will go toward the Co-op display. Tickets are $50 per person, or $75 each for VIP tickets, and are available at Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village, open 10 a.m to 8 p.m. daily. Tickets will be sold until Aug. 28. For more information, to book tickets or to volunteer, contact Toni at 403-627-3684, or go to the pioneer village, in downtown Pincher Creek. See photos in this week’s online edition at www. shootinthebreeze.ca .

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Reflections on Rum Runner Days By Shannon Robin I’m cheating and sneaking in a second editorial this week! Over the weekend I took in Rum Runner Days for the first time. As a newcomer to the area I had heard of both this event and Thunder in the Valley, but this was my first chance to check it out. It’s been impossible to avoid the Thunder in the Valley controversy, but I headed off to the Pass with the intent of finding something fun to do and checking out what the Rum Rummer committee has been working hard on for months. The timing of our arrival Friday night was perfect – time to order a steak at the Legion and then zip across the street to catch the start of the Sole Survivor Race. With my dinner ordered, I stepped outside into a light rain. What brave souls those runners were! In an instant the rain was pounding down and they were being pelted with hail. I ran too – straight back to the Legion. Soaked to the skin, I sat down and enjoyed

a steak cooked in the Legion’s new kitchen. Very yummy. The next morning I was back for the parade. I deliberately set up my camera at the end of the route. The crowd was pretty sparse in that neck of the woods, but the parade entries were well received and I made my daughter fill my camera bag up with candy. Jaiden is 15, so wasn’t too impressed with having to scramble after candy for her mom. After the parade we checked out the train rides at NIT, the vendor booths and the show and shine. The car show was busy with many vehicles and many spectators, but unfortunately most people didn’t stick around long enough to enjoy the live entertainment who played to a small but appreciative crowd. Next up was the duck race, which drew a nice crowd. Shael Davidson and Helen Julin released balloons as the ducks dropped into the river. It was a fast and furious race, with volunteers in the water at the finish line barely able to keep up with the plastic birds.

Shana Couillard bought her big buck duck at the last minute and it was the $1,000 winner. Maureen Walan’s yellow duck was first over the line, and she took home $500 cash. We ventured over to ISS field where a decent group were enjoying the clown and walking away with some amazing balloon art. Jaiden joined Chelsea Kocsis, Shelby Norman, Aislyn and Kiera Wheelock, Arianna Pool, Kim Green, Ryann Groat, Alyssa Barbero and Sydney Bohmer for a show of youth talent. Some danced, some sang and one showed off her fancy finger work on the piano. All were awesome and had a reasonablesized audience to perform for, considering the event was held away from main street. I hoped to get midway photos, but found only a handful of people on the grounds at suppertime. Most of the rides sat idle. In reflection, there were good events offered, and those who came out appeared to be having a good time, but not enough people came out. I believe it’s called making lemonade....

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Mark Your Calendar Events and Entertainment - Full details are available in the STB online calendar – www.shootinthebreeze.ca Wednesday, July 25 – Youth Employment Services pet care workshop - 1 p.m. in Pincher Creek – C.N.P. indoor playground - 9:30 a.m. at MDM Community Centre in Bellevue – Children’s summer art program - classes Tuesday through Friday at Lebel Mansion in Pincher Creek – TOPS meeting - 6 p.m. at Bellecrest Seniors Centre – Foothills Duplicate Bridge Club - 5:30 p.m. at Fred Huddlestun Senior Citizen Centre in Pincher Creek – Misguided Hikes - 8 p.m. at Falls Theatre in Waterton – Look, See, Play! - 2 p.m. at kitchen shelter in Waterton – Family-friendly Geocache 101 - 10 a.m. at Heritage Centre in Waterton – Through Ancient Eyes - 9 a.m. at the pullout on north side of Red Rock Parkway in Waterton – International Peace Park hike - 10 a.m. at Bertha Lake trail head in Waterton – Parent Link Out & About - 10 a.m. at Bobby Burns Park in Pincher Creek Thursday, July 26 – Children’s summer art program - 1 p.m. at C.N.P. Public Art Gallery in Frank – Burgers & beans and MD Division 3 meeting - 5 p.m. at Coalfields School near Beaver Mines – Peace Park science & history day - 8:30 a.m. at Falls Theatre in Waterton – Children’s summer art program - classes Tuesday through Friday at Lebel Mansion in Pincher Creek – Youth library program - 1 p.m. at Crowsnest Pass Municipal Library in Blairmore – C.N.P. indoor playground - 9:30 a.m. at MDM Community Centre in Bellevue – TOPS meeting - 6:30 p.m. at the Anglican Church in Pincher Creek – Rotary luncheon - 11:45 a.m. at Heritage Inn in Pincher Creek – Ladies’ golf - 8:45 a.m. at the golf course in Pincher Creek – Look, See, Play! - 2 p.m. at kitchen shelter in Waterton – Blackfoot crafts & stories - 10 a.m. at Crandell Mountain campground in Waterton Friday, July 27 – Children’s summer art program - 1 p.m. at C.N.P. Public Art Gallery in Frank – Pioneer Farmers Market - 11 a.m. at Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village in Pincher Creek – Children’s summer art program - classes Tuesday

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Counting wings at Waterton By Shannon Robin

Butterfly enthusiasts were out with their nets Monday to assist with the annual count at Waterton Lakes National Park. The morning was cool and windy and the fluttering beauties played hard to get, but that didn’t stop 23 volunteers from having a great day. One group started at Cameron Lake and the other up the road to Red Rock Canyon. The most common species this year was the European skipper. Eighty-five of these little butterflies were netted. In all, 26 different species were caught and released. In past years an average of 37 species were counted. Hopefully the low count can be attributed to the weather. Kim Pearson has been leading the program since it’s inception in 2000. Results are submitted to the North American Butterfly Association and help to assess the health of the environment. See this week’s online edition for more photos at www.shootinthebreeze.ca .

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Volunteers were out to count butterflies at Waterton on Monday morning. At left, Tyler Oliver gets up close and personal with a large butterfly. Three-year-old Col Pearson-Taylor quietly whispered “Wow, Mom” as he examined the first butterfly netted at Cameron Lake. Maddie Oliver was ready for action with a net almost as long as she is tall.

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Scott Warris, president of the Boys and Girls Club of Crowsnest Pass, was a popular guy Saturday as he passed out prize money from the club’s annual duck derby. Shana Couillard was the $1,000 grand prize winner in the big buck race, and Maureen Walan’s duck made her $500 richer. From left, in the Couillard family photo, are Scott Warris, Chuck, Shana, Gavin and BGCCNP program director Nicole Pearse, with Byron and Dezmond in front. At right is Maureen Walan with Scott and her prize.

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The Boys and Girls Club of Crowsnest Pass finished off their successful 2012 “It Just Takes One” annual fundraising campaign this past Rum Runner Days weekend with the ever-popular duck race. Twelve hundred $5 ducks and 480 $20 ducks were available, and nearly all of them were sold by the 1 p.m. launch on Saturday. This year’s Order of the Crowsnest Pass recipient, Helen Juhlin, along with five-year-old Shael Davidson, of Shael’s Socks from Santa campaign, launched the race as honorary duck

dumpers by releasing two bundles of balloons into the air over Blairmore as the 1680 ducks were released into the Crowsnest River. Due to high winds, the race was completed in record time, with the winning ducks arriving at the finish line within 15 minutes. More than 24 volunteers lined the route and were in the water to scoop up the racers. The few that managed to sneak past were recovered soon after a little further down river. “To the best of our knowledge, all launched ducks have been recovered with the few that got by the finish line crew ending up caught in two well-

known eddies downstream,” advised finish line supervisor Dale Wadstein. The winning ducks were: • Green series ($20 big buck ducks) - $1,000 cash - Shana Couillard - $750 cash - Susan Wakaluk - $250 cash - David Hill • Yellow series ($5 ducks) - $500 cash - Maureen Walan - $300 cash - Don Pyper - $200 cash - Jackie Hovan - Last duck - Great Canadian Barn Dance package and BGC gift Continued on next page

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pack - Tom Houda Following are excerpts from the starting line comments from club president, Scott Warris: • The Boys and Girls Club of Crowsnest Pass supports over 100 local kids with healthy, active, outdoor summer programs. Our mandate is to provide a safe, positive environment open to all kids regardless of their home situation. • Our goal this year is to reinstate an out-of-school program, and proceeds from this duck race will hopefully be a major part of the funding needed to do that. • Once again we want to mention our sponsors for this event, who as in the past, stepped up to provide critical services at no cost to the club: Copy Magic, Crowsnest Pass Promoter, Mountain Radio and Pass Herald. Their contribution makes all our volunteer hours go that much further. • A special mention this year to

Drain Brothers Construction for stepping in at the last minute to provide the loader and operators to dump the ducks. • I also want to personally thank all the staff and volunteers who helped put this event together and everyone who had a part in selling the tickets. A special thanks to Vern Harrison, Kim Miskulin and Dale Wadstein for persevering with the details. • Although May Decoux graciously offered to be the official duck dumper again, we thought we would do things a little differently this year. A major part of the Boys and Girls Club is promoting volunteerism in our community. We felt what better way to celebrate our volunteers then to ask one of our most dedicated and longest serving volunteers, along with one of our newest and youngest volunteers, to act as honorary duck dumpers. Helen Juhlin is this year’s recipient of the Order of Crowsnest Pass, and Shael Davidson, who is five years old now, put together the wonder-

fully successful Shael’s Socks from Santa campaign this past Christmas. Through Shael’s efforts over 450 pairs of socks and other kids clothing were donated to families throughout our community. We thought what better way to begin our 2012 Boys and Girls Club annual duck race, than to have these two release the ducks by releasing these balloons. • Other events during the fundraising campaign included: Bellecrest Days concession, Sinister 7 concession and RV parking detail, Rum Runner Days main stage area concession, Rum Runner Days parade lemonade wagon sales (six wagons), and the Send Our Kids to Camp Program. In all, the entire campaign raised in excess of $14,000 with over 500 volunteer hours committed. We extend a heartfelt thank you to the community of Crowsnest Pass for their ongoing support to keep this essential youth program running. It is, after all, for the kids.

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PHOTO: Robert Pattison in “Bel Ami” PICKS OF THE WEEK “The Lorax” (PG) -- The classic tale by Dr. Seuss has been reimagined in 3D, for reasons that have little to do with defending trees from the voracious book industry. The whimsical story of the lonely creature who looked after the environment has become a colorful musical with a host of celebrity voices. Even as a kid, I can never remember going through a Dr. Seuss storybook and yearning for a big-budget, drawn out hyper-color adaptation for the big screen. “The Lorax” has the technical ability to make something pretty to look at, but misses the mark when it comes to making something affecting or memorable. “Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale” (NR) -- Don’t let the title fool you; this unrated Taiwanese import (reportedly the most expensive Taiwanese production to date) is a violent tale of rebellion taken from a little-known piece of history. In 1930, save

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Summer Fun With Seashore Shells Hunting for treasures at low tide along a favorite beach is one of life’s simple pleasures for tots, teens and adults alike. There’s so much to see, smell and discover in nature’s giant sandbox -- scampering crabs, colorful seaweed, seagulls, jellyfish (they may sting you!) and all those shells. If you’re lucky, you’ll find lots and lots of shells to hand pick and bring back home for a lasting souvenir of the day. Here are some simple lessons and activities that you can do with your young kids and grandkids when you get home. For those who aren’t hitting one of the coasts this summer, look for bags or baskets full of shells at neighborhood tag sales and thrift stores. Some specialty toy and craft stores sell them, too. CLEAN If you have just collected shells at a beach, wash them in a bucket with mild detergent and set them out in the sun on a towel to dry. Use old toothbrushes to scrub the sand out of crevices. Let school-age kids try a science experiment with broken pieces. Place a

piece in a jar and cover the piece with vinegar. Set overnight. Did it disappear? Explain that shells are composed of calcium carbonate. The acid in the vinegar dissolves the compound. EXAMINE Sort them by type in piles, and find their names online or in a field guide. Challenge your preschooler to arrange the shells from each pile in rows from largest to smallest. Talk about how the surfaces feel and use adjectives to describe colors and features. Use a magnifying glass to observe details. You might be surprised to discover the colors of the rainbow inside some. Abalone shells have brilliant, rainbow-like hues. PUT SEASHELLS ON DISPLAY Create a bowl full of memories, and keep it on an end table or on the center of your dining-room table for everyone to see. For a dramatic display,

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3. “Hey Hey What Can I Do.” It is Led Zeppelin’s only non-album track released during the band’s existence. 4. All were songs Elvis Presley sang in his movies: “Blue Hawaii” in 1961, “The Trouble with Girls” in 1969 and “Viva Las Vegas” in 1963. 5. Paul McCartney, in 1969. The song was used in the songtrack for “The Magic Christian,” which starred Peter Sellers and Ringo Starr. 6. The Isley Brothers, in 1980. The song topped the R&B chart for four weeks. (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Viruses Not the Only Cause of Hepatitis DEAR DR. DONOHUE: For the past year, my wife has had to deal with autoimmune hepatitis. It’s something that hardly anyone knows about or understands, and that makes it even more difficult to cope with. Everyone thinks she has an infection. I can only haltingly explain what she has. Will you tell your readers about this illness? -- D.R. ANSWER: Say “hepatitis,” and people automatically think of a viral infection. Say “cirrhosis,” which is sometimes the last stage of hepatitis, and people think of alcohol as the cause. Not all hepatitis is virus-caused, and not all cirrhosis is alcohol-caused. Your wife’s illness is an example. Her liver is inflamed (hepatitis), not from an infection but from an attack on her liver by her immune system. The reason why a person’s immune system, a system designed to keep us healthy, turns on the liver is obscure. Signs that the immune system is the cause are demonstrable by finding

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antibodies in the blood. Antibodies are the ammunition the immune system makes to fend off dangerous invaders. One special antibody, the anti-nuclear antibody, is a big indication that the liver has come under an immune attack. The course of autoimmune hepatitis is unpredictable. It might be mild with few symptoms, or it may take a more aggressive course in which the skin and eye whites turn yellow, where fatigue is immobilizing, where abdominal pain is common and where the skin develops an itch. Quite often, a liver biopsy is the procedure that provides evidence of autoimmune hepatitis. Prednisone, one of the cortisone drugs, often is the treatment of choice. It reins in an out-of-control immune system. Another immunemodifying drug, azathioprine, can be added to the regimen. It sounds like your wife is responding well to treatment (from parts of your letter that I had to delete). The booklet on hepatitis details the various forms of the illness, and how they are acquired and treated. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue -- No. 503W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. *** DEAR DR. DONOHUE: What is the procedure for removing a tick attached to your skin? Can you remove it yourself, or should it be removed

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Stuffed Chicken Breasts Garlic-and-herb cheese and roasted peppers are the surprise filling for these boneless breasts. Accompanied by a lemony herb couscous, this dish is elegant enough for guests but easy enough for a family weeknight dinner. Stuffed Chicken Breasts 4 (about 1 1/4 pounds) medium skinless, boneless chicken-breast halves 1/4 cup (about half 4.4-ounce package) light garlic-and-herb spreadable cheese 1/4 cup jarred roasted red peppers, drained and chopped 8 whole fresh basil leaves, chopped 1 teaspoon olive oil, extra-virgin 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper Lemon and Basil Couscous 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra-virgin 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper 1 cup couscous 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1. Prepare Stuffed Breasts: With tip of knife, cut each chicken breast from a long side, keeping knife parallel to surface of breast, to form a deep pocket with as small an opening as possible. 2. In small bowl, combine cheese, peppers and basil. Spread 1/4 cheese mixture in each chicken pocket. Rub outside of chicken with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. 3. Prepare Lemon & Basil Couscous: In 2-quart saucepan, heat oil, salt, pepper and 1 1/3 cups water to boiling over high heat; stir in couscous. Cover saucepan; remove from heat and let stand at least 5 minutes. 4. Meanwhile, place chicken on grill over medium heat and cook 12 to 15 minutes or until juices run clear when thickest part of breast is pierced with tip of knife, turning over once. 5. To serve, add basil and lemon juice to couscous, and fluff with fork to mix well. Spoon couscous onto 4 dinner plates and arrange chicken on top. • Each serving chicken: About 255 calories, 35g protein, 4g carbohydrate, 10g total fat (5g saturated), 0g fiber, 113mg cholesterol, 560mg sodium. • Each serving couscous: About 205 calories, 6g protein, 37g carbohydrate, 4g total fat (1g saturated), 3g fiber, 0mg

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PHOTO: Marilyn Monroe HOLLYWOOD -- What really happened to Marilyn Monroe? Fifty years after her untimely death on Aug. 5, l962, Monroe is earning more money than she did in her prime. At that time, she was making $100,000 a picture, yet she only had $2,605 in her bank account. “Marilyn Monroe: A Case for Murder,” by Jay Margolis, pieces together the last days of MM’s life with a ton of documentation and multiple quotes to corroborate every detail presented. The book asserts, “In l983, during his last interview, (former MGM star) Peter Lawford labeled himself a coconspirator, along with his brotherin-law (U.S. attorney general) Bobby Kennedy and MM’s psychiatrist, Dr. Ralph Greenson, to the death of Marilyn Monroe.” Why would they want to murder Marilyn Monroe? “Marilyn threatened to hold a press conference at which she planned to announce her assignations with both the president (JFK) and the attorney general (RFK),” Margolis writes. According to reports, Monroe was supposed to have swallowed 47 Nembutal and 17 chloral hydrate pills. Yet 8506 - 19th Avenue

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“In his second book, Clark wrote he was alone with Marilyn while her husband, Arthur Miller was away for a week. Since Miller returned on September 5th, there was no room for Mr. Clark to be alone with Marilyn anytime. Even Colin Clark’s own brother called him a liar.” Just before she died, Marilyn worked out her differences with 20th Century Fox, was to resume shooting “Something’s Got to Give” with Dean Martin, and planned to remarry Joe DiMaggio. “Marilyn Monroe: A Case for Murder” presents the best case yet about what might have happened 50 years ago! Send letters to Tony Rizzo’s Hollywood, 8306 Wilshire Blvd., No. 362, Beverly Hills, CA 90211. (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

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1 tablespoon ground cumin 2 teaspoons mild chili powder 1 cup tomato sauce or puree 2 teaspoons stevia, agave syrup or honey 4 cups seeded watermelon, diced, divided 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1. Cut the tomatillos into quarters. Heat the oil in a large heavy saute pan over medium-high heat, saute the onions for a few minutes and then add the tomatillos, garlic and jalapenos. Saute until onions and garlic begin to brown. Reduce heat to low and sprinkle cumin and chili powder over the pan. Stir in the tomato sauce, stevia or syrup or honey and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat. Cool. 2. In a blender or food processor, pour in the tomatillo mixture with 1 1/2 cups of the watermelon and puree. Add mixture to the watermelon pieces and season with salt and pepper to taste. Place watermelon salsa in the watermelon shell, if desired, and serve with chips or crudite. Angela Shelf Medearis is an awardwinning children’s author, culinary historian and the author of seven

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Hot Cars and Pets Can be Deadly Mix DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I can’t leave my dog “Shadie” alone in the house, so I have to take her with me when I go shopping. How long can I keep her inside my car before it gets too hot? My friend says 20 minutes, if I keep the windows cracked a little. -- Danielle F., Atlanta DEAR DANIELLE: How about

never? A parked car in the summer heat, even with the windows open a bit to let in airflow, can quickly heat up to extreme temperatures. Neither pets nor humans can stand the quick rise in temperature -- so being left in a parked car can prove fatal. If you’re planning to go out for a few minutes to pick up some groceries or handle a quick errand, leave Shadie at home. Your dog should be able to handle a short period without you. If Shadie doesn’t handle it well, such as getting agitated, chewing up furniture or shoes, there are training solutions to solve that problem. Another solution, if you must bring your dog, is to bring along a trustworthy friend who is willing to sit in the car with the dog, with the motor running and the air conditioner on to keep it cool. Your friend will need to moni-

tor Shadie while you shop. But this has its own pitfalls -- I don’t know many people willing to wait around while their friend is in the store. Again, I can’t stress enough how important it is to not leave Shadie alone in the car, for even a few minutes. She easily could suffer heat exhaustion or stroke. Instead, invest some time helping to resolve Shadie’s separation anxiety so she’ll be happy and healthy at home. Send your questions or comments to ask@pawscorner.com, or write to Paw’s Corner, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. For more pet care-related advice and information, visit www.pawscorner.com. (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

(PHOTO: Joshua Morrow stars as “Nick” on “The Young and The Restless”) THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL Liam told Hope his version of what transpired between himself and Steffy in Italy. Brooke prepared for her daughter’s meltdown, standing by to lend her support if needed. Brooke realized that Liam didn’t tell Hope the whole truth. Dayzee’s friends threw her a surprise bridal shower. Stephanie tried to ease Dayzee’s concerns about Marcus. Donna told Eric that she had mixed feelings about Marcus getting married. Stephanie intercepted Marcus’s frantic phone call to Dayzee. Rick made it known to Caroline that he wasn’t giving up on her even though she was dating Thomas. Wait to See: Ridge discovers a secret video of Steffy. Thomas finds himself in some awkward situations. DAYS OF OUR LIVES Will finds Alice’s letter stating that EJ isn’t a DiMera. Later, Lucas stumbled upon the letter himself and pocketed it. Sami was determined to find a way

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to prove EJ’s innocence in his father’s murder. Nicole found herself thinking of Rafe while spending time with Daniel. Marlena warned John that Ian was bad news. EJ demonstrated to Sami that there was still passion between them. Gabi got nervous when the police found out the name of Melanie’s kidnapper. Sami found a surveillance tape that could help clear EJ’s name. Andrew left Melanie trapped in an unsafe tunnel. Wait to See: Carrie says goodbye to Rafe. Melanie makes a phone call to Chad. GENERAL HOSPITAL Dante spied Lulu in what appeared to be an intimate moment with Johnny. Joe Jr. was determined to bring Sonny down. Todd got nervous after finding out that Blair was coming to Port Charles. Anna received Heather’s forged letters. Maxie was tearful after Spinelli was cold toward her. Steve refused to listen to Olivia’s accusations about his mother anymore. Later, Olivia found herself in danger. Patrick popped some pills at the grand reopening of the Haunted Star. Michael and Starr announced that they were a couple. Patrick believed he saw Robin. Wait to See: Ewen hopes to rekindle his relationship with Elizabeth. Anna receives some shocking news. THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS Nick walked out on Phyllis after she essentially confessed to trying to kill Christine many years ago. Victor told Abby that he could no longer trust her after she faked her kidnapping.

Later, Abby had a passionate encounter with Carmine. Victor asked Sharon to move in with him. After being branded a criminal, Phyllis feared that she would never get to see her grandchild again. Sharon followed Adam to Kansas and asked him not to marry Chelsea. He politely told Sharon that he would always love her, but that his future was now with Chelsea. Phyllis was arrested for attempted murder. Wait to See: Cane is tormented by someone from his past. The search for Dr. Tim Reid intensifies. (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

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1. Chris Brown new entry “Fortune”

1. Brantley Gilbert No. 3 “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do”

1. Carly Rae Jepsen No. 1 “Call Me Maybe” 2. Maroon 5 feat. Wiz Khalifa No. 2 “Payphone” 3. Gotye feat. Kimbra No. 3 “Somebody That I Used To Know” 4. Katy Perry No. 4 “Wide Awake” 5. Ellie Goulding No. 6 “Lights” 6. Rihanna No. 5 “Where Have You Been” 7. David Guetta Feat. Sia No. 9 “Titanium” 8. fun. feat. Janelle Monae No. 7 “We Are Young” 9. Nicki Minaj No. 8 “Starships” 10. Usher No. 10 “Scream”

2. Katy Perry No. 21 “Teenage Dream” 3. Justin Bieber No. 3 “Believe” 4. Maroon 5 No. 2 “Overexposed”

2. Eli Young Band No. 2 “Even If It Breaks Your Heart” 3. Dierks Bentley No. 4 “5-1-5-0”

5. Linkin Park No. 1 “Living Things”

4. Kenny Chesney No. 5 “Come Over”

6. Gotye No. 31 “Making Mirrors”

5. Luke Bryan No. 1 “Drunk On You”

7. fun. No. 23 “Some Nights”

6. Gloriana No. 7 “(Kissed You) Good Night”

8. Kenny Chesney No. 6 “Welcome to the Fishbowl”

7. Toby Keith No. 8 “Beers Ago”

9. Adele No. 7 “21”

8. Eric Church No. 6 “Springsteen”

10. The Black Keys No. 55 “El Camino”

1. Ice Age: Continental Drift (PG) animated 2. The Amazing Spider-Man (PG-13) Andrew Garfield, Rhys Ifans 3. Ted (R) Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis 4. Brave (PG) animated 5. Magic Mike (R) Channing Tatum, Alex Pettyfer 6. Savages (R) Aaron Johnson, Taylor Kitsch 7. Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Witness Protection (PG-13) Tyler Perry, Eugene Levy 8. Katy Perry: Part of Me (PG) Katy Perry 9. Moonrise Kingdom (PG-13) Bruce Willis, Edward Norton 10. Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted (PG) animated (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc

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Evidently, in 1931 a secretary at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences saw the statuette for the first time and exclaimed, “Why, he reminds me of my Uncle Oscar!” The comment struck the fancy of a reporter who was present, and he put it in a story about the awards, and the name stuck. • Are you acersecomic? If your hair has never been cut, you are. • Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee was not himself a slave owner. He reportedly did not believe in the institution of slavery. • If this is an average week, three manmade artifacts hurtling into the atmosphere from space will crash into the Earth. *** Thought for the Day: “The world is round; it has no point.” -- Adrienne E. Gusoff (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

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