Invermere Valley Echo, May 14, 2014

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Akisqnuk First Nation members Lyndsay Phillip (left) and Nelson Phillip (right) were part of the drum circle at a Wings Over The Rockies welcome event at the Lakeshore Resort and Campground on Tuesday, May 6th. The deer-skin drum frame was passed

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A new twist has developed in the long-running efforts to improve Wind-ermere’s water quality, with the Re-gional District of East Kootenay board of directors approving funding for a detailed groundwater analysis and test well program for the community.

“The possibility of groundwater wells has been considered in the past and eliminated as an option after the con-sultant’s high level review determined there were too many risks to fi nding a good groundwater source that close to the lake that wasn’t under the infl u-ence of surface water,” said Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Area F director Wendy Booth in a press re-lease. “However, recently there have been two large wells drilled in Inver-mere and Fairmont and both of those wells have tapped into an aquifer that

is not being infl uenced by surface wa-ter. As we work to fi nd a viable option that the community could support and that meets Interior Health drinking wa-ter standards, we felt it was important to do a detailed study on the ground-water well option so that we defi ni-tively know whether it is a possibility or not.”

The regional dis-trict board of di-rectors approved $20,000 for the groundwater analy-sis and test well pro-gram at the board’s May 2nd meeting.

Windermere has had a water quality advisory in place since 2006 and, like other communities across the prov-ince, is supposed to meet the prov-ince’s new water standards guidelines before January 2015. Several options have been examined and discussed

over the years in an attempt to im-prove the water quality and have the advisory lifted. An option to purchase bulk water from a private supplier, Parr Utilities, was rejected by Wind-ermere residents in a June 2011 refer-endum. Earlier this past winter, public meetings were held, based on a report prepared by an engineering consultant

that shortlisted four options, including constructing a wa-ter treatment plant at the existing res-ervoir, purchasing Parr Utilities out-

right, constructing a water treatment plant at the old fi re hall, and — for comparison sake only — purchasing bulk water from Parr.

“Generally speaking, ground water can be a less expensive option than surface water, however it depends on the level of treatment ground water

may need,” Director Booth told The Valley Echo. “While still in the initial stages, there has been positive ground water results in Fairmont Hot Springs. Based on this and the District of In-vermere having a viable ground water source, I feel it is worth pursuing this option for Windermere. This is an un-known for Windermere, and I think we need to have a defi nite answer wheth-er or not it is viable.”

The public meetings held and feed-back received thus far remain import-ant, even though groundwater was not including as an option then, she said.

The groundwater analysis will begin within the next few weeks and a report on the fi ndings will likely be completed by the end of the year.

“Doing this detailed analysis will take approximately six months, so it will mean a further delay in taking an op-tion to the community (in the form of

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A plan to create a recreational vehicle (RV) park in Dry Gulch is closer to frui-tion after the Regional District of East Kootenay board of directors gave three readings to a bylaw that will rezone the land to allow for the park.

The bylaw will, if adopted, rezone 20 acres of land along Dincey Frontage Road, across Highway 93/95 from Mountain Shadows RV resort, from R1 (single family residential zoning) and R-MP (mobile home park) to RES-1 (recreational accom-modation zone, similar to the zoning for many campground-type facilities). The bylaw was given three readings at the regional district board of directors’ May 5th meeting, a few weeks after a public hearing was held on the matter, and will likely be adopted at the board’s next meeting.

“I’ve been working on this project for a number of years now,” said developer Ken Becker. “It’s basically a formality now.”

Mr. Becker is tentatively calling the de-velopment the Radium RV Park and cur-rent plans call for 122 sites across 20 acres, eventually building up to a full-ser-vice RV site. Unlike Mountain Shadows, none of the sites will be for sale. All will be rented on a daily, weekly, monthly or seasonal basis, according to Mr. Becker.

“It will be a nice amenity that the valley can be proud of,” he said. “I’ll be catering to our Alberta guests that we get coming into the valley.”

Mr. Becker has promised to set aside some sites specifically for overnight traf-fic, according to RDEK Area G director Gerry Wilkie.

“That’s something all of the Upper Columbia Valley directors agree is in short supply and that we need,” said Director Wilkie.

The public hearing, held on April 23rd at the Edgewater Community Hall, drew no attendees except the developer and, consequently lasted less than a minute. The regional district, however, received two letters from neighbours expressing concern about the development from people unable to attend the meeting.

The Pistek family wrote they are not in favour of the development since they feel it will affect the family’s privacy and views and possibly the future value of the family’s house.

Lori Fontaine and Yannick Gagne wrote a similar letter, listing many concerns.“Dincey Road currently has a mobile home

owned by the developer that has been in a state of mid-deconstruction for more than a year — it is an eyesore, so you wonder what the developer’s priorities will be once the full development begins. He apparent-ly doesn’t care about how his dilapidated property currently affects property values on this street,” read the Gagne letter. “As far as an RV park is concerned, one thing we worry about is having further burglaries in this area due to more questionable charac-ters being in this vicinity.”

The pair also expressed concern that the RV park might have an effect on the water

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RV Park planned for Dry Gulch moving ahead

The semi-torn down state of a tenant’s mobile home on Dincey Road (shown here) is giving rise to concerns from neighbours about the landowner’s plan to develop an RV park in the area. PhoTo submiTTeD


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The Akisqnuk First Nation is preparing for elections next week, with voters selecting three councillors and their chief from nine candidates.

“It’s a pretty healthy election,” said Akisq-nuk communications co-ordinator Adrian Bergles, speaking about the full slate of can-didates for the May 20th vote.

The band council consists of four council-lors and a chief, all of which are four-year term positions. Normally the terms are stag-gered, with only two or three councillors voted in at any given election and the remaining positions then decided in another election a couple years later.

This year is different, since one councillor has stepped down mid-term, in effect creating a by-election-type situation, resulting in one more open council seat to be decided in this year’s election.

“It is a pretty big vote for the First Nation, with four spots, including the chief’s posi-tion up for election,” said Mr. Bergles.

The Akisqnuk have their own custom elec-tion regulations, which they have been using for several years. Under the regulations, in a year in which the chief’s position is up for election, the candidate garnering the highest number of votes is offered the role of chief.

This year, candidates receiving the second and third highest number of votes will be elected to four-year terms, and the candi-date with the fourth highest number of votes will take over the remaining two years of the term of the councillor stepping down.

The incumbent chief, Lorne Shovar, and two incumbent councillors, Beatrice Stevens and Marguerite Copper, are running again. They are joined on the ballot by Allan Nicho-las, Jason Nicholas, Jennifer Nicholas-Hall, Rosemary Phillips, Lillian Rose and Don Sam.

The election process began with nomina-tion meetings in early April and included an

all-candidates forum two weeks ago.

All members of the Akisq-nuk First Nation (located between Windermere and Fairmont Hot Springs) on the band list who are 18 or older are eligible to vote and can do so by mail, by phone or at the Akisqnuk office.

“We try to make it as easy as possible for people to vote,” said Mr. Bergles.

The new councillors will take office 30 days after the election and, during that 30-day pe-riod, will sit in as the previous council wraps up its final month.

“This just gives them (the new councillors) a month to wrap their head around what happens at council without being thrown right into the fire,” said Mr. Bergles.

There are 271 people on the Akisqnuk band list; 206 are eligible to vote.

First Nation prepares to vote for new council


The Invermere Valley Echo recently gar-nered acclaim at the British Columbia and the Yukon’s Ma Murray Community News-paper Awards, placing third in its circulation category for newspaper excellence.

“To take third place in a group of eight com-munity newspapers with similar circulation numbers in the newspaper excellence category at the recent Ma Murray awards is a testament to the passionate and dedicated work we have committed to The Valley Echo during the past 18 months. It is a sweet reward at the end of the day to be recognized in this way,” said pub-lisher Rose-Marie Fagerholm.

The Valley Echo earned a total score of 70.66 out of 100 and judges commented on the pa-per’s high production quality and careful use of white space, which in their opinions

makes the paper approachable and easy to read. Top spot in the same circulation cat-egory went to the Osoyoos Times, with the Ladysmith-Chemainus Chronicle second.

“I think this award speaks how great a team we have in Invermere, both with the Echo and with the Pioneer. I am proud of the ef-forts of our team,” said Black Press Kootenay group publisher and British Columbia and Yukon Community Newspaper Association president Chuck Bennett.

The Columbia Valley Pioneer came fourth for newspaper excellence in its higher circu-lation category.

The Valley Echo was also recognized ear-lier this month at the Canadian Community National Newspaper Awards, earning two second places and a third place in its circu-lation category, including second place for best all-round newspaper, second place for

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Nation, with four spots, including the chief’s position, up for election. ADrIAN berGLeS

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NOTICE is given of a Public Hearing to be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday May 20th, 2014 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal O� ce (914 - 8th Avenue) in the District of Invermere to consider an application by Safta’s Kitchen to amend their liquor license.

The applicant is proposing to add “Patron Participation Entertainment Endorsement” to their food primary liquor licence which would allow for live music, dancing and open stage music events in all areas of the business covered by their current licence. Patron participation entertainment must end by midnight.

This is not an application to increase to the overall seating capacity of the business.

The property is located at 1321 – 7th Avenue, Invermere, legally described as Lot B, Plan NEP19923, DL 216, Kootenay District. PID 017-868-980

In order to comply with Section 53 of the Liquor Control and Licensing Regulations the District of Invermere is requested to provide a resolution commenting on;

• the potential for noise,• the impact on the community,• whether the amendment may result in the establishment being operated in a

manner that is contrary to the primary purpose,• whether or not the views of residents has been gathered,• the views of the residents and consultation method,• A recommendation to the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch (BCLB) regarding

whether the application should be approved.

All persons who believe that their interests are a� ected by the proposed change may:• send written briefs to the District of Invermere prior to the hearing• fax written briefs to the District of Invermere prior to the hearing; or• present verbal or written briefs at the hearing.

NOTICE is also given that the Council will not accept any written or verbal presentations subsequent to the close of the public hearing.Rory Hromadnik, Director of Development Services

A copy of this proposed application and relevant background documents may be inspected at the District of Invermere municipal o� ce 914 - 8th Ave., Invermere from Wednesday April 30th, to Tuesday May 20th, 2014. O� ce hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

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PINIONOBuilding capacity for agriculture

In my last two MLA reports, I have discussed the problems with

Bill 24, amendments to the Agricul-ture Act, which will fundamentally change the way decisions are made concerning the development of ag-ricultural land. With the passing of Bill 24, we will essentially remove any independent oversight of the way these decisions are made. In-stead, every withdrawal from the Ag-ricultural Land Reserve (ALR) will be decided upon based on political criteria by politicians. There is nothing defensible about that.

Rather than putting in a place a framework for dismantling the ALR in a way that serves only the best interest of politicians, we need to be hav-ing a much larger discussion about a progressive food policy for the entire province. Figuring out a way to feed ourselves sustainably has to be at the top of our agenda.

British Columbia is well-positioned to be a leader in local food production and food security. Even in the Kootenays, where Bill Bennett says we only grow hay, there is a blossoming local food culture. Small businesses are being started all over this region as we take advantage of the agricultural opportunities we have here. But access to land is very often a strug-gle, and if Bill Bennett gets his way, there will be even less agricultural land in the Kootenays.

This is why we are proposing a different solution. We have put for-ward the BC Local Food Act, which will actually increase food security, improve health outcomes and fuel local economic activity.

The BC Local Food Act would require government purchasing of locally grown food, would reintro-duce the very successful Buy BC program, and would mandate a legislative committee on food and

agriculture. This committee would establish a plan to increase local food production, market-ing and processing.

It would set specific, measurable targets for progress, and it would develop the policies that would need to be adopted by government to en-sure success. We need to focus on making it pos-sible for people to farm successfully. We need to build capacity for food processing and storage, and protect the valuable public asset that is the Agricultural Land Reserve. The BC Local Food Act is an example of agriculture policy that actu-ally makes life better for British Columbians; a stark contrast to the BC Liberals and Bill 24.

Norm Macdonald is the NDP MLA for Columbia River Revelstoke. He can be reached by phone at 1-866-870-4188 and by email at [email protected].

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Several agricultural businesses are vowing to defy Multi-Material BC (MMBC) and refuse to pay into the new package recycling system.

Kelvin McCulloch, CEO of the Buckerfield’s chain of farm supply stores, said his firm and other mainly garden suppliers will try to de-velop their own stewardship program to col-lect and recycle their packaging in compli-ance with provincial government regulation.

He said he’s abandoned hope the govern-ment might freeze the MMBC system, set to take effect May 19th, and added that a court challenge is one option if setting up a sepa-rate program proves unworkable.

Several letters sent by firms including Eddi’s Wholesale Garden Supplies, Cinnabar Valley Farms and Cobs Breads have gone to govern-ment serving notice they won’t comply.

McCulloch maintains MMBC is an illegiti-mate, unaccountable “monopoly” that busi-nesses have been “coerced” by the province to join because there’s no real alternative.

Higher fees than what are charged for a sim-ilar package-and-paper recycling scheme in Ontario is a key complaint.

But Environment Minister Mary Polak said misinformation about the program is ram-pant in the business community and much of it is coming from McCulloch.

“He refuses to listen to the information provid-ed him,” she said, adding Buckerfield’s is likely largely exempt from MMBC fees because most

of its products go to farms, not consumers.Likewise, she said, many other businesses

wrongly believe their fees will be much high-er than is the case, due to either low flat fees or exemptions for all but the largest genera-tors of packaging. The decision to make com-panies whose packaging enters the waste stream responsible for the costs of handling it was a national agreement with other envi-ronment ministers, she said.

Those who want to go their own way can still pursue an alternative stewardship sys-tem, Polak said, adding breweries are ad-vancing their own system and talks are also underway with the newspaper industry.

Polak said MMBC can’t be subject to pro-vincial audits — as McCulloch has demanded — because it is not an arm of government, but is regulated and accountable as a non-profit.

As for demands for a freeze on the program, Polak said that’s not possible.

“We are way too far down the road to be pausing it,” she said.

Doing so would stop the rollout of curbside blue box pickup to smaller communities that haven’t had it before, throw into chaos col-lection arrangements in cities where MMBC is set to take over, and block the flow of MMBC payments to most municipalities that will continue as contractors under the new system, she said.

Asked if businesses that don’t pay into MMBC will soon face provincially imposed fines, Polak said enforcement may vary ac-cording to how much waste is generated.

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Wondering about a Windermere water solution

Congratulations to the com-munity of Fairmont Hot

Springs. Since the debris slide in July 2012 and, to a lesser extent, the flooding of both Fairmont Creek and Cold Spring Creek in 2013, the community, with the help of the RDEK, has taken the lead in being proactive in miti-gating future flooding events.

Just last week, the Region-al District of East Kootenay (RDEK) board supported creating the Fair-mont Flood and Landslide Service Area. This gives the RDEK the ability to tax the properties in Fairmont Hot Springs, up to a maximum of .20 per $1,000 of assessed value per year. This would amount to $58 per year for a home val-ued at $300,000. The maximum the fund could raise in a single year is $50,000. The purpose of this fund is to work on debris flow mitiga-tion in and around the creeks in Fairmont. It also provides funds for ongoing maintenance and operation. This would include inspecting,

monitoring and reporting creek channel infrastructure status.

We would also have the abili-ty to raise reserve funds so, if fu-ture events occur or other lev-els of government announce funding opportunities, we would have the ability to react.

Throughout the winter, the RDEK hosted open houses and had a survey to seek feedback on this proposal. The feedback

received was overwhelmingly in support of this approach.

It was announced last week, that the fed-eral and provincial governments have ap-proved $311,552 in funding through the Building Canada Fund Communities Com-ponent Flood Protection Program for the RDEK’s Fairmont Creek Debris Flow Mitiga-tion project. The total cost of this phase of the project will be just over $467,000 — and the remaining portion of the project fund-ing coming from the Community Works

Fund (Gas Tax), community donations, and taxation. The level of commitment from the community for both these projects has been amazing and everyone in Fairmont should be proud. In light of all this good news, the work is yet to be completed and we are vul-nerable to events this spring.

While the creeks in Fairmont now have a plan to move forward, the situation with Win-dermere Creek is uncertain. For the past sev-eral years, there has been a large amount of sediment travelling down the creek and caus-ing localized flooding and a new delta at the mouth of the creek. This Windermere Creek Hydrotechnical Assessment Report states there is much more sediment yet to come down. I encourage the residents of Winder-mere to educate themselves about this situa-tion and the potential impacts.

The report can be found on the RDEK web-site at www.rdek.bc.ca.

Wendy Booth is the Regional District of East Kootenay Director for Area F and the RDEK board’s vice chair. She can be reached at wnd-

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There are more than 4,500 water systems in B.C. And while 90 per cent of the prov-

ince’s population is service by roughly 100 systems in large municipalities, according to the government’s Action Plan for Safe Drink-ing Water in British Columbia, the remaining ten per cent is served by a mix of public and private systems, all of which need to meet B.C.’s new drinking water standards by January 2015.

In August 2001, the provincial government determined that 304 B.C. communities were under boil water advisories, Windermere likely being one of them, and the count-

down for the community to meet the new standards by next year is on.

The debate over private versus public wa-ter seems to boil down to concerns over the potential for rate hikes and the corporations’ primary accountability to their stakeholders instead of public interest, as is the mandate of government-run utilities. Yet private wa-ter companies must still comply with safety regulations and, in the case of the most re-cent RDEK analysis reported on in January of this year, the estimated average per year cost (over 10 years) per property of the Parr Utili-ties bulk water option came in as the least expensive of the four calculated.

Though Windermere residents rejected

purchasing their water from privately owned Parr Utilities (also known as the Windermere Water and Sewer Company) in a 2011 referen-dum, this option is once again back on the ta-ble. Up until now, the possibility of groundwa-ter wells hasn’t been an option, but may prove to be when the regional district’s analysis is completed some time later this year. It will be interesting to learn about the long-term sus-tainability of the acquifer and how to manage its depletion rates in light of B.C.’s new Water Sustainability Act, which regulates groundwa-ter use in B.C. for the first time and introduces new pricing for groundwater users. One way or another, the option of doing nothing is no longer an option.

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NEXT WEEK’S QUESTION:Are you in favour of local non-profi t, the

Columbia Valley Fitness Centre, managing the new multi-use centre planned for Invermere

and the valley?

Are you in favour of local non-profi t, the Columbia Valley Fitness Centre, managing

the new multi-use centre planned for Invermere and the valley?

Are you in favour of local non-profi t, the Columbia Valley Fitness Centre, managing

the new multi-use centre planned for Invermere and the valley?

QUESTION OF THE WEEKDo you agree with Federal Employment and Social

Development Minister Jason Kenney’s decision to suspend the Temporary Foreign Worker’s program for the food service sector pending a government review?

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Did you do anything special for Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 11th?

“I called my mom and my step-mom and my boyfriend’s mom and my grandparents.”

Alexis Krueger

“I sent my mom a bouquet of fl owers.” Sam Foy

“I moved into a new house and set up my wife’s offi ce.” Bob Littlejohns

Dear Editor:

I was pleased that the referendum for the new commu-nity hall passed. It was a statement that the majority of Invermere residents want to see our town move forward with up-to-date facilities that enhance our quality of life.

It has come to my attention that council has made some decisions in regards to the new facility that are not in the best interest to the taxpayers of Invermere nor the regional district. One would assume the priorities of a community hall would be fi rst to provide adequate space to enable community and public events to be held, such as the Big Band Dance, Fireman’s Ball, Rod and Gun Club Banquet, plays and concerts, and community dances, and secondly, to provide new space for public commu-

nity services that can be centralized in one location. Our mayor and councillors apparently have something

else in mind — instead of providing space in this new publicly funded building for public institutions, they plan to have the fi rst “tenant” be a private business. They then plan to have this private business run the new commu-nity centre, though I believe they might run into some confl ict with the town CUPE workers. At present, the town employees are responsible for the bookings, access and maintenance of the community hall. Perhaps our elected offi cials need to be made aware of a few facts: (1) Pub-lic government buildings should be managed by govern-ment employees. These are public assets and should be kept in public control. (2) The new community hall is for public use and not private business. The priority of occu-

pancy should be fi rst and foremost public services — the municipal library and town offi ces. (3) The Columbia Valley Fitness Centre is a non-profi t business with an an-nual membership fee of $500. It is in direct competition with other private fi tness-related businesses in our town. (4) The municipal library provides FREE services to over 1,900 active members and is a public institution.

Perhaps it is a good time for the people who use the municipal library to let the municipal councillors and mayor know what our priorities are in regards to the new community hall. You can fi nd their email addresses on the District of Invermere website.

BOB WALKERINVERMERE

Valley Fitness should not run new multi-use centreETTERSL

Dear Editor:

I would say that the Supreme Court of British Columbia no doubt consists of members who descend from the re-ligion that helped destroy a profoundly felt and beautiful nature-based religion that protected the environment for thousands of years and therefore have little conception of what Qat’muk really means as it refers to a large tract of land now up for grabs by the Jumbo Mountain Village Resort Municipality and its proponents.

The idea of the sacred (i.e. that which belongs to God) has been eroded out of modern cultures and I would bet

that few really knows what it means in light of economic growth and material gains that we rely on. It seems to me that when First Nations people are seeking ancient posi-tive ways to recover from the cultural genocide that was infl icted on them by the religion and dominant culture of the white man, they are ignored or turned down.

Seeking and fi nding spiritual solace and comfort can-not always be found these days, but it is an important part of human psychology when it comes to facing the trials and tribulations of existence. Psychologists will affi rm that people of faith can face and cope with the most horren-dous conditions. Digressing somewhat from my spiritual

concerns, I state that here in B.C. and throughout Canada we are constantly seeing clashes between beliefs and values with regards to protecting the environment versus commercial enterprises, and Jumbo Mountain Village Re-sort Municipality is a prime example. If this is the case of what this provincial government intends for the future, by appointing offi cials in favour of a powerful wealthy elite minority thereby eroding the democracy that the common people thought existed by free election, then in my opin-ion we have obviously stepped back into the past where a powerful elite dictated how we should live.

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• Tuesday: 6 - 8 p.m.• Wednesday - Thursday: 1 - 4 p.m.• Saturday: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.• Sunday: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

WINDERMERE VALLEY MUSEUM

• Tuesday: 12 - 4 p.m.or by appointment: 250-342-9769

INVERMERE THRIFT STORE

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MAY 14th - 20th

14TH : WEDNESDAY• 11:45 a.m.: The Rotary Club of Invermere meets every Wednes-day at the Curling Rink.• 2:15 p.m.: Seniors’ Day at the In-vermere Library on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. Bus pro-vided. For more information or to pre-register, contact 250-342-6416.• 6 p.m.: Gardening 101: Flowers and Shrubs. Free workshop fo-cusing on beginner gardening. At the Invermere Public Library. Pre-registration required, visit inver-mere.bclibrary.ca for more info.• 7 - 8 p.m.: Silver Strings Ukulele Band performs at Christ Church Trinity. Special musical guests: Bruce Childs, Oso Simple, Paul Carriere, Stacy DeCosse and oth-ers. Fundraiser for the band’s 9 concert tour to Kelowna in June. Entrance by donation.• 7 - 9 p.m.: Artists’ opening at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Show features artists Colin Bell, Paula Cravens, Pam Williamson, Bev De-lyea, Rita Rankin and Dorial Davis. Show runs May 13th - 25th.

15TH : THURSDAY• 3 - 5 p.m.: EK Senior Caregiver’s Network in the Columbia Garden Village dining room. Caregiver support group meets the third Thursday of every month. For info call Darla at 250-342-2808.

16TH : FRIDAY• 6 - 11 p.m.: Movie Night & Pop-corn at the Summit Youth Centre.• 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.: Annual Rotary Garage Sale at Deck Storage, Unit 118, Athalmer. Proceeds towards Rotary projects.

17TH : SATURDAY• 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Annual Ro-tary Garage Sale, next to the In-vermere Court House. Proceeds go towards Rotary projects.• 9 a.m.: Giant Garage Sale at Cenotaph Park, Invermere. Ga-rage sale, BBQ, and a baking table

to benefi t the Canadian Cancer Society. Contact Sheila Tutty for more info: 250-342-9059.• 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.: Dietje Hage-doorn and Vance Theoret open-ing at Artym Gallery. Artists in at-tendance 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., as well as Sunday, May 18th, 12 - 4 p.m. Show continues until May 23rd.• 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Crossroads Col-lective 3rd Anniversary celebra-tion. Free refreshments and live chainsaw carving demonstra-tions. Located beside Tim Hor-ton’s on Highway 93.• 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Hot dog sale at Home Hardware. All proceeds go towards the Windermere Health Care Auxiliary, supporting Colum-bia House. Also May 18th.• 5 p.m.: Downtown Chowdown and Evening Market. Food trucks, market vendors and live music in downtown Invermere. Inter-ested in being a vendor? Contact [email protected].• 6 - 11 p.m.: Hike to the Hoo-doos in Fairmont with the Summit Youth Centre, leaving at 6:15 p.m.

18TH : SUNDAY• 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Invermere Fire Dept Open House. Free BBQ spon-sored by Konig Meats; free equip-ment training every 45 minutes; rides in the fi retruck; recruiting information available.

19TH : MONDAY• 7 p.m.: Bingo at the Canal Flats Civic Centre, on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month.

20TH : TUESDAY• 7:45 - 8:45 a.m.: Yoga for the Early Bird at the Community Greenhouse, presented by Groundswell. No expe-rience required, bring a mat, a blan-ket, a sense of humour, a friend and some water. By donation. Tuesdays through to June 24th. Visit: ground-swellnetwork.ca/events-calendar.• 5 - 9 p.m.: Hang out Night/Bring your ideas at the Summit YC.• 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.: OPT clinic at the Invermere Health Unit. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Con-fi dential service: low-cost birth control, and STI testing.• 7 - 8:30 p.m.: Competent Com-posting workshop at the Com-munity Greenhouse, hosted by Groundswell. Monthly, April through September. $30. Reg-istration is available online at www.groundswellnetwork.ca/events-calendar.

MAY 21st - 27th

21ST : WEDNESDAY• 4 - 9 p.m.: Skate/Best trick com-petition at the Summit YC.• 5 - 8 p.m.: Invermere RCMP de-tachment Open House. BBQ din-ner, kids will be fi ngerprinted and given a tour of the cell block, plus lots of additional fun.

22ND : THURSDAY• 7:45 - 8:45 a.m.: Sun Riser Yoga at the Community Greenhouse, pre-sented by Groundswell. No experi-ence required, bring a mat, a blan-ket, a sense of humour, a friend and some water. By donation. Thursdays through to June 26th. Visit: ground-swellnetwork.ca/events-calendar.• 5 - 9 p.m.: Hang out Night/Bring your ideas at the Summit YC.

23RD : FRIDAY• 2 - 4 p.m.: Adventure Club gets Dramatic. Theatre games for grades 5-7 at the Invermere Public Library. Contact the library to pre-register: invermere.bclibrary.ca.• 6 p.m.: An Evening of Dance, presented by Peak Danceworks, at the DTSS gymnasium. Dance showcase, silent auction and re-ception. Tickets $10, available at Pynelogs Cultural Centre, Inside Edge, Pip’s Country Store, and the Mountainside Markets (Radium and Fairmont). Sponsorship and donation opportunities are also available. Visit www.peakdance-works.com for more info. • 6 - 11 p.m.: Foosball/Air Hockey tournament at the Summit YC.

24TH : SATURDAY• 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Groundswell Plant Sale and Open House at the Com-munity Greenhouse. Fundraiser for Groundswell, sale of annual plants and donated perennials. Cinnamon buns and coffee, great conversa-

tions. We invite you to bring your extra saved seeds, perennial splits, tree and shrub shoots to donate.• 10 a.m.: Crazy Soles Nipika Trail Run. 1.5 km, 3 km, 5 km (10:30 a.m. start); 10 km (11 a.m. start); and 25 km (10 a.m. start) races. Children and adult categories, BBQ after the races. Pre-registration required on-line or at Crazy Soles in Invermere. For info: www.nipika.com.• 6 p.m.: An Evening With Ash Beck-ham and W. Brett Wilson, a gala fundraiser for the Summit Youth Centre’s 20th anniversary. At Cop-per Point Resort. Cocktails, dinner and auction. Tickets $75, available at The Book Bar and Radium Moun-tainside Market, or by calling 250-688-0059 or 250-688-0553.• 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.: La Cafamore presents Slavic String Trios at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. $15/adults, $12/kids and seniors. Tick-ets at The Book Bar and Pynelogs.• 8 p.m. - 1 a.m.: 6th annual Galarama at the Edgewater Community Hall, hosted by the Edgewater Recreation Society. Hosting the Canadian Cow-boyz male dance review. No minors. Tickets $20, or $25 for a VIP pass, available at the Blue Dog Cafe, Pip’s Country Store, or from any Edgewa-ter Rec Society member.

25TH : SUNDAY• 6 - 7:30 p.m.: Defi ning Yoga stu-dio is hosting a Yoga Philosophy Discussion. Go to www.defi n-ingyoga.ca for more info.


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A Kootenay band featuring a lo-cal bagpiper recently took home some hardware from a major competition, slipping ahead of big city-based bands.

The considerable musical talent of local bagpiper Pieter Jansen is well-known to many Upper Columbia Valley residents in no small part because of Mr. Jansen’s habit of frequently play-ing his pipes along Lake Windermere’s western shore line, off Westside road, in the evening with the serenade com-pletely audible not only in Invermere but also clear across the other side of the lake in Windermere.

When not lofting tunes out over the water, Mr. Jansen is usually playing with the Kimberley Pipe Band, which has been around since 1927 and a few weeks ago earned the Top Band award at the Kamloops Spring Fling, barely edging out the Vancouver City Police Pipe Band.

“Competition (at the Fling) was fierce as the Nelson Pipe Band performed their rendition of Swan Lake. Picture a bunch of overweight, age-40-plus men wearing white socks, white underpants, white tutus and white muscle shirts do-ing a ballet. They took second,” said Mr. Jansen “These competitions (par-ticularly the after-dinner skits) can get pretty wild and outrageous with little in the way of boundaries.”

The Fling competition was spread across Friday, May 2nd, Saturday, May 3rd and Sunday, May 4th and included

a dress and deportment competition, a medley competition and an after-din-ner skit competition.

The Kimberly band performed a sail-ors’ hornpipe for the medley and did a sort of Scottish version of Monty Py-thon’s Lumberjack song for the skit.

The win came as something of a sur-prise for the Kimberley pipers, given that they play mainly for fun, according to Mr. Jansen.

“The band is more of a show band then a competitive band and performs mainly in the Kootney region, Montana and Washington, although we have done across Canada tours,” he said. “It was great to win. I haven’t won an award with the band before.”

The Kimberley pipers practice to-gether once a month, although all of the 18 pipers and 10 drummers in the band practice plenty on their own, ac-cording to Mr. Jansen.

“It’s not just blowing a bag up and wig-gling your fingers, there’s actually a lot to it,” he said.

Mr. Jansen has been playing with the Kimberley Pipe Band for six year. He started playing bagpipes as a kid, quit when he was 22 years old, and then took it up again when he was 55.

The band’s next show is this week-end’s Blossom Festival in Creston. Visit blossomfestival.ca for details.

Local bagpiper and band blow their way to victory

A valley resident for over 30 years, well-known local bagpipe player Pieter Jan-sen is a member of the Kimberley Pipe Band that won the Best Overall Band after taking 1st and 2nd place in numerous different categories at the Annual Spring Fling Pipe Band competition. In the top photo, Mr. Jansen is in the backrow, fifth from the right, and is half kneeling in the front row in the celebration photo below. PhOtOS SuBMItted

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Regional district staff will be communicating with Interior Health and the community to keep everybody updated on the progress, said Director Booth.

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The awards were based on the newspapers’ 2013 issue, prior to the Valley echo’s eye-catching redesign that was introduced in early 2014 and its even-more re-cent website redesign.

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‘Bear guy’ and beautiful gemsDEANNA BERRINGTON

The Artym Gallery

This May long weekend, the Artym Gal-lery is pleased to present the work of sculptor Vance Theoret and jewelry artist Dietje Hage-doorn. Both artists will be demonstrating their fi elds of expertise at the gallery on Saturday, May 17th from 11a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, May 18th from noon to 4 p.m. The gallery will also be featuring two pieces from each of their painters on the walls this weekend, in celebra-tion of this kick off to the summer!

Vance Theoret has been at the Artym Gal-lery doing a demo for the May long weekend for as long as the gallery has been open. Known as “the bear guy,” Vance starts off with a rough block of stone and, by the end of the two days, creates a decidedly bear-looking piece. The fi ne polish-ing work, which is the most time-consuming part of the process, is something Vance re-serves for his studio, but the personality of the bear has inevita-bly started to emerge. And this year, as in years past, Vance will be holding a bear-naming contest. There will be entry forms, and the per-

son who comes up with the best name for the bear he creates in the demo will win a prize!

Dietje Hagedoorn is a local artist who has been creating original jewelry designs for decades — beautiful and unique pieces us-ing both gold and silver, and exquisite gem-stones from all over the world.

“As I am working with the metal, I see shapes develop that were pre-planned. How-ever, as I go along, I may change the shapes and designs and even gemstones I had origi-nally planned... the gem to fi t the jewelry or the jewelry to fi t the gem,” says Dietje.

Both artists are excited to create in front of an audience: “The crafts person needs an ‘au-dience’,” says Hagedoorn, “to feel appreciat-ed in order to carry on the creative process.”

Theoret agrees: “Doing a demo allows me to connect with people… I can show them parts

of the process, they can touch and feel how the tools react to the stone… ”

Take this special op-portunity to come down to the Artym this weekend and ex-perience the work of both Dietje Hagedoorn and Vance Theoret. Both artists will have new pieces on display, which can also be seen on artymgallery.com.

Two images by the artists featured at the Artym Gallery this May long weekend. The tourma-line ring (below) is 18K yellow gold and sterling silver by Dietje Hagedoorn. The stone (Brazilian Soapstone) bear sculpture (above) is by Vance Theoret and his name is “Sticks & Stones.” PHOTOS SUBMITTED

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Safta’s Middle East-ern Restaurant

started out as a falafel cart at the farmers’ markets and at the main intersection in Invermere, followed by a summer-only venue in Radium Hot Springs. Safta’s latest venue, a restaurant in Invermere, is located in a lovely 1920s heritage home. The people running it are warm and in-viting… we were greeted like regu-lars upon arrival and the service was excellent.

It was packed on a Thursday eve-ning, full of young families, senior couples and everything in between. It was noisy, but in a good, cheerful way.

Safta means “grandmother” in He-brew and some of the recipes have been handed down from the own-er’s safta. The menu offers both Mid-dle Eastern and Western classics.

Of course, for many, their falafel is an all-time favourite ordered on many occasions. However, on this fi ne evening, it was going to be the chicken shawarma plate. The chick-en goes perfectly with just about the best hummus ever and a really

nice tahini sauce. It includes pita bread, pickles (the magenta bits are pickled turnip direct from Israel!) and several sides to choose from. Feel-ing virtuous, I chose a double helping of the fresh, light salad. There was a lot of food! A very generous

plate is an understatement. Orders delivered to surrounding tables looked to be very generous too. The one thing that could be improved is the limited selection of wine by the glass (there was only one red and one white available) — and if only the pita bread was more like my own grandmother used to make. Overall, though, it was delicious, fresh and nutritious.

When people think of Middle East-ern food, they rarely think burgers, but ground lamb has always been a fa-voured meat in the Middle East. Beef burgers are great but, every once in a while, you might want something dif-ferent. Try their lamb burger — it was meaty and juicy, with aromatic spices. It’s a full meal on a plate served with a choice of side. The salad was selected

and, again, it was great.Sunday is Jam Night

featuring live music and great deals on beer and wings. Friday nights often feature live music too.

It’s hard to believe there’s good Middle Eastern food in a small town like Invermere. Safta’s is a nice, casual place with tasty choic-es and good value in a friendly atmosphere. The patio in front of the restaurant should be a wonderful spot to ex-perience a bit more of the menu this summer.

Safta’s is located at 1321 on 7th Avenue in downtown Invermere.

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PLAYFUL PEOPLE(Clockwise from top): Firespinners were fi nding their fl ow during dusk at Pothole Park on Wednesday, May 7th. (Photo by Dan Walton); A mob of kids clamber onto the new playground equipment at Sonshine Daycare Centre. The daycare spent two years fundraising the $31,000 needed for the new playground through bake sales and penny drives and was helped by donations from the Columbia Basin Trust’s Community Initiatives Fund, the Columbia Valley Community Foundation, the Lake Windermere Alliance Church and a host of local businesses (Photo by Steve Hubrecht); Invermere mayor Gerry Taft (left), pastor Trevor Hagan (middle) and Sonshine Daycare Centre manager Cheri Hagen cut the ribbon at Sonshine Daycare’s new playground (Photo by Steve Hubrecht); Students from around the world were in Invermere on Friday, May 5th, as the Rotary Youth Exchange program allowed the local club to give the diverse group of teenagers a tour of the Columbia Valley (Photo by Dan Walton); This year’s Walk With A Doc was a smashing success, according to organizers Michelle Walsh (left), Crissy Stavrakov (middle) and Natika Bock (right), with about 75 doctors, nurses, health care workers and valley residents showing up to Pothole Park on Thursday, May 8th for a half-hour walk in support of active, healthy living (Photo by Steve Hubrecht); Valley residents Victoria Gordon (left) and Lori Fontaine (right) make the rounds of Pothole Park during Walk With A Doc on Thursday, May 8th (Photo by Steve Hubrecht).



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REGIONAL DISTRICT OF EAST KOOTENAYPhone: 250-489-2791 Toll Free: 1-888-478-7335

Email: [email protected] Website: www.rdek.bc.ca

The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an application by Bella Vista Properties Ltd. to amend the Fairmont Hot Springs Area Official Community Plan and the Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw. If approved, the bylaws will amend the OCP and Zoning designations of the subject property to accommodate a proposed subdivision creating approximately 32 single family residential parcels and 61 multiple family townhomes. The subject property is located on Highway 93/95 as shown on the attached map. Bylaw No. 2518 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Fairmont Hot Springs Area Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1734, 2004 – Amendment Bylaw No. 24, 2014 (Columbia Lake / Bella Vista Properties Ltd.)” will amend the designation of Sublot 19, District Lot 4596, Kootenay District, Plan X32 except parts included in Plans 7339, 8490, 16995 and NEP66894 from RR, Rural Resource to R-SF, Residential Low Density and R-MF, Residential Multi-Family.Bylaw No. 2519 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 291, 2014 (Columbia Lake / Bella Vista Properties Ltd.)” will amend the designation of Sublot 19, District Lot 4596, Kootenay District, Plan X32 except parts included in Plans 7339, 8490, 16995 and NEP66894, from A-2, Rural Residential (Country) Zone to R-1, Single Family Residential Zone and R-3, Multiple Family Residential – Medium Density Zone. A public hearing will be held at: Fairmont Hot Springs Resort (Birch Room) 5225 Fairmont Resort Road

Fairmont Hot Springs, BC Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at 7:00 pm

The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Alternate Director for Electoral Area F, the Director for Electoral Area G and the Director for the Village of Canal Flats.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 [email protected].

BYLAW 2518 & 2519Columbia Lake - Bella Vista Properties Ltd.

Regional District of East Kootenay

InvitationColumbia Valley Food Bank AGM

May 14th at 2pmIn the Lemon Room at the Community

Greenhouse in Invermere

Community Members welcome!

Individuals interested in becoming a member of the board please call Ron Stainthorpe at 250-342-2456

or Pat Cope 250-342-5566.

Deadline for nominations to become a board member is May 13th.

WINDERMERE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONANNUAL GENERAL MEETING10 a.m. – Saturday, May 31, 2014

Windermere Community Hall4726 North Street, Windermere

Pot luck lunch to follow

Community members interested in joining the WCA Board should call Cory Stanbury (250-341-5267) or Gracie Boake (250-341-1548) for information.


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Transport system can handle

diluted bitumenEditor’s note: This letter by the Canadian Asso-

ciation of Petroleum Producers is in response to the two columns by David Black that ran in The Valley Echo as “Bitumen refi nery in Kitimat will avoid eco-disaster” (April 30th) and “B.C.’s coast can’t afford a bitumen spill” (May 7th).

Dear Editor:

Continued safe marine and pipeline transport of hydrocarbons is in everybody’s interest so Canadians can realize value for resources, and oil producers can continue to deliver jobs and economic benefi ts. No one wants a spill of any product at any time.

The performance track record over the past 50 years is good, but even still, work is ongoing to improve prevention and ensure that producers, transportation companies and spill-responders have the best information available to manage products safely and make the best plans pos-sible for response, containment and clean-up in the event of an incident.

Black’s articles incorrectly suggested the Cana-dian oil industry is not interested in the proposed refi nery project and that transporting diluted bi-tumen is more risky than transporting other types of oil because of its chemical properties.

Fact is, oil producers are seeking increased ac-cess to existing and new markets — in Canada, the United States and internationally — to sat-isfy market demand for increasing Canadian oil production. All options to achieve that goal are worthy of study.

And diluted bitumen — oil sands bitumen di-luted with natural gas liquids to allow it to fl ow — is no more dangerous than other types of crude oil.

Chemically, there’s nothing about diluted bitu-men the transportation system cannot be pre-pared to manage. Whether it moves by pipelines or tankers, diluted bitumen meets all the same specifi cations and behaves the same as other crude oils.

Oil fl oats on water if it has an API gravity above water’s 10 degree API gravity. Diluted bitumen has an API gravity of 20 to 22 degrees. Any type of oil spilled in water eventually “weathers” and

can be driven below the surface by waves or cur-rents. Diluted bitumen behaves the same way.

There have been several scientifi c studies com-pleted on diluted bitumen. Earlier this year, the federal government released a research study that demonstrated diluted bitumen fl oats on salt wa-ter, even after evaporation and exposure to light.

The study was commissioned by Environment Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and Natural Resources Canada as part of the government’s plan to implement a world-class prevention, prepared-ness and response regime for marine transporta-tion. Results of the study will be used to inform spill responders and help guide more research.

Our industry is focused on responsible de-velopment of Canada’s resources. We welcome transparency in our safety and environmental performance, based on sound science.

As producers, we transport oil with care and atten-tion at all times. We expect all transportation provid-ers to deliver safe services in a responsible manner.

GREG STRINGHAMCANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF PETROLEUM PRODUCERSCALGARY

Diluted bitumen too dangerous

Editor’s note: The following is David Black’s re-sponse to the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers letter above.

Dear Editor:

In a letter to this paper, Greg Stringham, on be-half of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, makes assertions about the behav-iour of diluted bitumen (dilbit) in salt water that are at best half-truths.

He states that dilbit fl oats on salt water and that it is no more dangerous at sea than other types of oil. That is wrong. It is more dangerous at sea, and infi nitely more so than refi ned fuels like diesel and gasoline.

What Stringham doesn’t mention is that the same report from Environment Canada that he quotes from goes on to say that dilbit sinks in seawater when there is sediment present. Anoth-er study by a top U.S. environmental chemist, Jeff Short, says the same thing.

See A15

ETTERSL


A look back through � e Valley Echo's archives over the last 55 years

REMEMBER WHEN?

55 years ago (1959): The Kootenay Park

acquired an ambulance and utility vehicle to be stationed in Radium Hot Springs. Kootenay Na-tional Park had three fully quali� ed � rst aid men at the time. They were Hans Nehrilings, William Fika and Cecil F. Brown.

50 years ago (1964): Wilmer lost a land-

mark that added charm to the town. The water-tower stood for many years un-used. It was standing be-fore 1913, which was said to be proof that it was the � rst piped water system in the valley. A modern pumphouse was erected over the well and the con-tractor was Bror Carlson.

45 years ago (1969): The local “March

for Millions” netted nearly $2,000. 211 started and nearly 200 � nished. A.J. Kraayvanger organized the march. There were six resi-dents from Canal Flats that marched from Canal Flats to Fairmont Hot Springs — Mrs. Leonard Bond, Mrs. Joe Renwick and Betty Renwick, Terry Severty

and Debby and Colin Cart-wright. Marchers from Fair-mont to Invermere were too many to mention, but the youngest was Casey Harms-worth, nearly four years old, and Mrs. Paul Christensen, a grandmother of 15.

40 years ago (1974): Mr. and Mrs. Alex

Merriman of The Colonist in Victoria paid a fraternal visit to The Valley Echo on Friday, May 3rd. Mr. Merri-man was the editor of the Colonist magazine section. They were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Coo-per at Horsethief Creek Ranch while in the area.

30 years ago (1984): Valley Hair Styl-

ing opened for business. Susan Halverson, owner of Valley Hair Styling, was well-known in the valley. Susan grew up here and, after graduating from high school, she attended Sel-kirk College in Nelson. She completed a hair dressing course and holds a bar-ber’s licence as well as a hair dressing licence.

20 years ago (1994): Reaching a mile-

stone, Brandi Edwards, an 11-year-old Fairmont resi-dent, shot a score of 98, breaking the 100 mark at Fairmont’s Mountainside golf course.

15 years ago (1999): The Insurance

Corporation of British Co-lumbia was no longer al-lowing Alberta tourists to get B.C. driver’s licences unless they could prove they did not have a sus-pended Alberta licence.

10 years ago (2004): “No” remained the

popular stated opinion on the Jumbo Resort propos-al in the valley. On April 28th, more than three quarters of the people who spoke out about the ski resort during the Dis-trict of Invermere’s public meeting stated opposition to the project.

5 years ago (2009):Emergency services

planned to have car crash-es, sirens and fl ashing lights at David Thompson Secondary School on May 13th to educate graduating students on the dangers of drinking and driving.

2009 - Out to lend a helping hand with

upgrades to the Lions’ Park behind

the Invermere & District Hospital

was Bruce Col-lins from The

Playground Guys, and from the Lions: Steve

Ostrander, Harold Hazelaar, Rick Hoar, Herb Seel, and

Dave Fassnidge. FILE PHOTO

2009 - Out to lend a helping hand with

Lions’ Park behind the Invermere & District Hospital

Playground Guys, and from the Lions: Steve

Ostrander, Harold Hazelaar,

DILUTED from A14

It was fi led by the Gitxaala Nation to the National Energy Board in March 2013, so Stringham is well aware of it. That study says animal and plant matter such as plankton, as well as sediment, cause the dilbit to sink.

Our entire coast has sediment and plankton in abundance. All our rivers are glacial and full of silt. Plank-ton is omnipresent, which is why the whales are here, and shallow seas like Hecate Strait throw up huge amounts of sediment from the bottom in storms. Dilbit will sink in our waters if there is a spill and it will hard-en up like caulking material on beaches and the intertidal zone. The intertidal zone includes large mud fl ats in the midcoast because the tidal range is more than 20 feet there. How would we ever get them clean again?

Stringham also says our Canadian oil industry is interested in the Kitimat refi nery idea. That is news to me. I have talked to all the companies and there is no interest whatsoever. That is why I am spearheading the project. It will keep dilbit out of tankers and provide an enormous value-add for B.C.

Canada’s oil industry needs a West Coast pipeline. Coastal First Nations, the Yinka Dene First Nations, Prince Rupert, Kitimat, Terrace, Smithers, the provincial and federal NDP, the federal Liberals, the provincial and federal Green Party, many blue collar unions and the majority of folks in B.C. are against Northern Gate-way’s idea of putting dilbit in tankers.

A refi nery is economically viable. Why is it so hard for our oil industry to see that the way forward is to build a green refi nery which will cut greenhouse gases by 50 per cent, create thousands of jobs, generate billions of new annual taxes, and gain acceptance for a safe pipeline?

DAVID BLACKKITIMAT CLEAN/BLACK PRESS

RV PARK from A3

supply for the Dincey Road area, and about a potential increase in campfi res and raucous partying.

“We are unable to sell for a decent price at the present time due to the current state of other properties on this street, so adding more mobile homes or an RV park will not help the situation. It feels as though those with money to invest to develop this area want to segregate the folks with the lower income in this area and in effect, create a ghetto,” read the letter.

Mr. Becker said most of the neighbours’ concern is like-ly caused by one of his current tenants on the land, who is in the process of dismantling his mobile home.

“I’m leaning on him to see if he can accelerate the de-molition of the home,” he said, adding that the develop-ment will be done in three phases and work on it may begin soon.

“I’m trying to get it rocking and rolling this season with construction,” said Mr. Becker. “But everything takes a little longer than you’d like.”


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Answers to May 7:

Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fi ll each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. Figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers named, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22There is no need to fi gure out all of the answers in the next few days, Cancer. If something is on your mind, then take your time to weigh all of your options.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22Scorpio, you may not have all of the solutions, but rest assured that you have been moving in the right direction. An interesting conversation illuminates the situation.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20Pisces, your energy level will be quite high, making it vital for you to do something productive before your stamina slows down.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21You’re not easily overwhelmed by intense people or things, Gemini. Use this resilience to sail through a particularly challenging task that gets sent your way this week.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21Taurus, steer clear of added responsibilities this week, as you already have enough on your plate. Some alone time might be worth its weight in gold.

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20No matter how challenging it may be, slow down and give yourself time to refl ect, Aries. You’re always on the go, but it’s important to slow down every now and then.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23Libra, hold tight to your beliefs this week and don’t let anyone sway your opinion. You will serve as an example to others who bend whichever way the wind blows.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22Make the best of a delicate situation at work, Virgo. Although you may not be ready for more responsibility, your reaction will be noticed by your bosses.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23It could be challenging to be playful and lighthearted this week, Leo. Take every situation seriously and give ample thought to each and every decision you must make.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18Your fi nances seem to be a constant source of aggravation, Aquarius. This week you are ready to take care of business and hammer out a foolproof budget.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20Capricorn, you are ready for a well-deserved vacation or retreat. But you cannot run away from your responsibilities this week. Just hold out a little longer.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21You have gained a new sense of purpose, Sagittarius, and you’re ready to put some of your plan into action. Expect a few raised eyebrows, but most people will be receptive.

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WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRYANGLICAN-UNITED

250-342-6644100-7th Avenue, Invermere

www.wvsm.ca Reverend Laura Hermakin

Sunday, May 18th9:00 a.m.

Worship at All Saint’s, Edgewater.

9:30 a.m. Bacon, Friends & Faith

10:30 a.m.: Worship at Christ Church

Trinity, Invermere

CANADIAN MARTYRSCATHOLIC CHURCH

Roman Catholic ParishPastor: Father Gabriel

250-342-6167 Invermere250-344-6328 Golden

Confession: 1/2 hour before MassCanadian Martyrs Church

712 - 12 Ave, InvermereSaturday at 5 p.m.Sunday at 9 a.m.

St. Joseph’s ChurchHighway 93-95, Radium Hot Springs

Sunday at 11 a.m.Sacred Heart Parish

808 - 11 Street, GoldenSaturday at 7 p.m.Sunday at 10 a.m.

St. Anthony’s MissionCorner 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 WINDERMEREALLIANCE CHURCH

326 - 10th Ave. 250-342-9535REV. TREVOR HAGAN

Senior Pastorwww.lakewindermerealliance.org


CELEBRATION SUNDAY“Love Is A Verb...

Making Us Like Jesus” Pastor Trevor ministering.

The Lord’s Supper will be served.

“K.I.D.S.” Church, for children Age 3 to Grade

1; and Grades 2-6, during the Morning Service.

VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY

Hwy. 93/95 1 km northof Windermere

Pastor:Murray Wittke

Sunday Service10 a.m. Worship & Word

Kid’s Church Provided

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Worship Servicesevery Sundayat 1:30 p.m.

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Pastor Rev. Fraser ColtmanPastor Rev. David Morton

250-426-7564

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Apply in person, via email ([email protected]) or by fax (250-341-3177) for both positions.

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

Successful applicants will be required to perform the following duties:

salads, milkshakes, portion and wrap food or place it on plates for service to patrons, package food for take-out orders, cleaning of production area.

transactions, cleaning of dining and front counter area.

standards for food safety and quality, and record keeping.

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

Cook for Backcountry LodgeTalus Lodge is seeking casual cook during the months of July, August and September. Must be able to cook high end home cooked meals for up to 15 people. You could do this job if you entertain and enjoy cooking high end meals for friends and relatives at home.

This position is ideal for a person who takes pride in their work, and is independent, self-motivated, people oriented. It is also ideal for a person who loves the outdoors and feels at home in a remote setting.

Shifts for one week at-a-time but may also be of shorter duration. Access to work via helicopter. Call Chris Espinel, 250-342-9358 for more information.

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Al-Anon - Are you con-cerned about or affected by someone else’s drinking? If so, please join us. Al-Anon meets EVERY Monday in Invermere at 7:15 PM at the Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church, 712 - 12th Ave, (be-hind the Invermere hospital). For information, please call 250-342-8255

ALCOHOLICS Anonymous - If alcohol is causing problems or confl ict in your life, AA can help. Call 250-342-2424 for more information. All meetings are at 8 p.m. Invermere: Satur-day, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday groups - Colum-bia United AA at the BC Ser-vices building, south end, 625 4th Street Invermere. Radium Friendship Group: Friday, Catholic Church. All meetings are open with the exception of Tuesdays.

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INDEX IN BRIEFFAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTSTRAVEL

CHILDRENEMPLOYMENT

BUSINESS SERVICESPETS & LIVESTOCK

MERCHANDISE FOR SALEREAL ESTATE

RENTALSAUTOMOTIVE

MARINE

2014 Annual

GARAGE SALETwo Days! Two Locations!

Friday, May 16th, 4 - 8 p.m.Decks Storage, Unit 118, Athalmer

Saturday, May 17th, 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Next to the Invermere Courthouse,

opposite Sobeys.

Proceeds will support Rotary Projects

EVERYTHING MUST GO SALE! Lots of old solid furniture and household

items galore! 5016 Hot Springs Road Fairmont. Saturday May

17th 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

HUGE Annual Multi Family Garage Sale, Bedroom furni-ture & bedding, home building supplies, home decor, new & used items. Indian Beach Lot 120 Windermere May 17 & 18 from 9 to 4

Cook for Backcountry LodgeTalus Lodge is seeking a casual cook during the months of July, August and September. Must be able to cook high end home cooked meals for up to 15 people. You could do this job if you entertain and enjoy cooking high end meals for friends and relatives at home.

This position is ideal for a person who takes pride in their work, and is independent, self-motivated and people oriented. It is also ideal for a person who loves the outdoors and feels at home in a remote setting.

Shifts for one week at a time, but may also be of shorter duration. Access to work via helicopter. Call Chris Espinel, 250-342-9358 for more information.

WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRYANGLICAN-UNITED

250-342-6644100-7th Avenue, Invermere

www.wvsm.ca Reverend Laura Hermakin


Worship at All Saint’s, Edgewater.

9:30 a.m. Bacon, Friends & Faith at

Christ Church Trinity

10:30 a.m.: Worship at Christ Church

Trinity, Invermere

CANADIAN MARTYRSCATHOLIC CHURCH

Roman Catholic ParishPastor: Father Gabriel

250-342-6167 Invermere250-344-6328 Golden

Confession: 1/2 hour before MassCanadian Martyrs Church

712 - 12 Ave, InvermereSaturday at 5 p.m.Sunday at 9 a.m.

St. Joseph’s ChurchHighway 93-95, Radium Hot Springs

Sunday at 11 a.m.Sacred Heart Parish

808 - 11 Street, GoldenSaturday at 7 p.m.Sunday at 10 a.m.

St. Anthony’s MissionCorner 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 WINDERMEREALLIANCE CHURCH

326 - 10th Ave. 250-342-9535REV. TREVOR HAGAN

Senior Pastorwww.lakewindermerealliance.org


CELEBRATION SUNDAY“Love Is A Verb...

Making Us Like Jesus” Pastor Trevor ministering.

The Lord’s Supper will be served.

“K.I.D.S.” Church, for children Age 3 to Grade

1; and Grades 2-6, during the Morning Service.

VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY

Hwy. 93/95 1 km northof Windermere

Pastor:Murray Wittke

Sunday Service10 a.m. Worship & Word

Kid’s Church Provided

Call the office at 250-342-9511for more information.

www.valleychristianonline.com

Sharing TruthShowing Love

Following the Spirit

ST. PETER’SLUTHERAN MISSION

Of INVERMERE

Worship Servicesevery Sundayat 1:30 p.m.

at Christ Church Trinity110 - 7th Avenue,

Invermere

Pastor Rev. fraser ColtmanPastor Rev. David Morton

250-426-7564

CHURCH SERVICES DIRECTORY

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CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY DIESEL MECHANIC GOLDEN - REQUISITION # 30905

Tired of the same old thing?At Canadian Pacific you can be part of something historic. You have a chance to make a difference, to see Canada, and build a future.

Canadian Pacific is one of Canada’s most iconic companies. We move the goods that keep the world turning, and we’re on our way to doing it better than anyone else. To get there, CP is looking for some adaptable, hard-working, safety-conscious, and results-driven people to join our force of diesel mechanics.

You don’t need:Railroading experienceConnections

You do need:Mechanical or Electrical experienceSafety oriented work ethicTo work in and around Golden

Competition closes on May 21, 2014

For additional information on Canadian Pacific and this career opportunity, visit us online at www.cpr.ca.

Only those candidates contacted will be considered. All communication will be directed to the email address you use on your online application form. The journey has begun but is far from over.

Is this you?Find the rightjob for you…

Visit our Website

www.localwork.ca


SUMMER CONTRACT OP-PORTUNITY A.C.E. (Access in the Community for Every-one) is seeking proposals for our Accessibility Ambassador project during the summer of 2014. The successful appli-cant will compile an informa-tion package, conduct public outreach and education, and demonstrate access solutions. The work is expected to take 120-140 hrs to complete. Ap-plicants must have own trans-portation, access to a comput-er, and be able to lift and carry ramps weighing up to 50lbs. May be suitable for university student. Please contact A.C.E. for details. [email protected] or 250-688-0271. Deadline for proposals is May 26rd.

EmploymentEmployment

Help WantedFairmont Bungalows

is looking for full or part-time housekeepers. Apply at

250-345-6365 or email to [email protected]

P/T RECEPTIONIST,required for busy dental offi ce in Invermere. Strong computer and math skills required . All applications kept confi dential.Please send resume to:dr.kanan.offi [email protected] successful candidates will be contacted.

Employment

Help WantedVernon Service Company re-quires Journeyman Service Plumbers/Gasfi tters, $36.00/hr Call (250)549-4444 or fax 250-549-4416

Trades, TechnicalSTUCCO APPLICATORS to start immediately for a busy stucco company located in West Kelowna area. Position starts at $29.00/hr. Contact Kevin @ 250-862-7418 or [email protected]


Help Wanted

Employment

Trades, TechnicalCivil Engineering

Technologist IIDistrict of Kitimat, full time permanent, wage range $37.94 - $45.90, over two years. Civil Technologist diploma required. Duties include infrastructure investi-gations, surveying, design, contract preparation, inspec-tion and material testing on projects related to the municipality’s water, sewer, drainage and transportation systems. Profi ciency with electronic survey equipment and AutoCad 3D, plus a val-id BC driver’s license a must. Submit resumes by May 30, 2014, 4:30 pm, to: Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat, BC, V8C 2H7, fax 250-632-4995, or email [email protected] information can be obtained from our website at www.kitimat.ca

Services

Financial ServicesDROWNING IN debt? Cut debts more than 60% & debt free in half the time! Avoid bankruptcy! Free Consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1-877-556-3500 BBB Rated A+

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB.

1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

Services

Financial ServicesUNFILED TAX returns? Unre-ported income? Avoid prose-cution and penalties. Call a tax attorney fi rst! 855-668-8089 (Mon-Fri 9-6 ET)

Legal ServicesCRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certifi -cation, adoption property ren-tal opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

Merchandise for Sale

FurnitureTEAK FURNITURE SALE! 50% off all furniture. Incl Cabi-nets, Tables, Chairs, Garden furniture and more. May long weekend fri, sat, sun. Come and see at the gas station in Skookumchuck. 250-422-3737

Misc. for SaleA- STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS

Used 20’40’45’ 53’ and insulated containers all

sizes in stock. SPECIAL

Trades are welcome.40’ Containers under $2500!

Also JD 544 &644 wheel Loaders JD 892D

LC excavator Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108

Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?KILL BED bugs & their eggs! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedep-ot.com

Merchandise for Sale

Misc. for SaleKILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate bugs- guaranteed. No mess, odorless, long lasting. Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot.

RESTLESS LEG Syndrome & leg cramps? Fast relief in one hour. Sleep at night. Proven for over 32 years. Website: www.allcalm.com Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660.

SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - 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.

Real Estate

Real Estate20 ACRES $0 down, only $119/mo. Owner fi nancing, no credit checks! Near El Paso, Texas. Beautiful mountain views! Money back guarantee. Call 866-882-5263 Ext. 81 or online www.sunsetranches.net

Rentals

Acreage

Build your Eco-Lodgeon “the Lookout,” 1/4 Mile River frontage - 121 treed acres in Edgewater Fire

Protection District. (house insurance 1/2 cost) “3-phase

power available. Access road improvement in

progress. Info: RedWillow Enterprises Ltd. 250-347-9660.

Rentals

Apt/Condo for RentFairmont Condo: furnished,

2 bdrms, 2 baths - 1 with jacuzzi, laundry, storage, central vac, large deck, beautiful views, parking, 1 yr. lease, N/S, N/P. Call Sharon 250-688-1365.

INVERMERE - Beautiful condoclose to downtown. 3 bdrms, 3 baths, 5 appl, large storage room and attached garage! Will go fast @ $1150/mo plus utilities. Call Kevin for evening showing 780-982-1140.

Commercial/Industrial

Commercial Space for rent,503 7th Ave., currently Valley Spas, 1950 sq. ft., call 250-342-0603 or 250-341-5845.

Want to Rent

Professional needs private & long term home (cabin or

small house) on farm or acreage north of Edgewater.

Dog and cat friendly landlords please.

Call 250-347-9086.

Transportation

Auto Accessories/Parts

Auto Financing

Auto Financing - Dream Catcher, Apply Today! Drive Today! 1.800.910.6402

Sport Utility Vehicle2004 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer. 248,000 km. Excellent condition. Fully loaded, new transmission. $5,800. Call 250-341-1045.

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The eyes have it

Fetch a Friend from the SPCA today!

spca.bc.ca


To advertise, call: 250-341-6299SERVING THE VALLEY

Sholinder & MacKaySand & Gravel

Complete line of aggregate productsfor construction and landscaping

Office: 250-342-6452 • 250-342-3773 Cell: 250-342-5833www.diamondheatingandspas.com

• FURNACES • HEAT PUMPS • AIR CONDITIONING • FIREPLACES/STOVES • HOT TUBS • CHEMICALS

• SERVICE & MAINTENANCE

385 Laurier Street P: 250-342-7100Invermere, BC E: [email protected]

RADIUM HOT SPRINGS ESSO

• Gas • Propane • Diesel • Automotive Repairs • Tires & Batteries • Greyhound

• CAA approved automotive repair •

MECHANICAL REPAIRS AVAILABLE9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 7 Days A Week

250-347-9726 7507 Main

Kerry Colonna 250-342-5089Located in the Diamond Heating & Spa building in Athalmer

The WaTer & air Company!

Purify the water you drink and the air you breathe!

Water Treatment: filtration and purification

Furnace and Duct cleaning

J. Douglas Kipp, B. Sc. (Pharm.)Laura Kipp, Pharm D.

Irena Shepard, 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

Lambert-Kipp Pharmacy Ltd.

Bruce Dehart 250-347-9803 or 250-342-5357

• 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

Septic Tank PumpingPortable

Toilet Rentals

NEWSEWER

CAMERA

READY MIX CONCRETE• CONCRETE PUMP • SAND & GRAVEL

• HEAVY EQUIPMENT RENTALS • CRANE SERVICE

For competitive prices and prompt service call:

250-342-3268 (plant) 250-342-6767 (office)

Proudly serving the Valley for over 50 years.

to give your business maximum exposurefor your advertising dollar?

Call 250-341-6299for more information.

Sales ~ Service ~ Installation

UNIVERSALDOORS & EXTERIORS

Arnold Scheffer250-342-6700

[email protected]

Industrial ~ Commercial ~ Residential

Early DeadlinesDue to the May long weekend,

DEADLINES FOR ADVERTISING AND CLASSIFIEDS

in our May 21st issue have been changed to Thursday, May 15th

at 12:00 p.m.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

To advertise, call

250-341-6299

We apologize for any inconvenience.

To advertise,

250-341-6299

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LECTURING ON LYME... A large crowd at the Radium Library attended the talk on Mon-day, April 28th by author Vanessa Farnsworth regarding her medical history of Lyme disease. PHOTO SUBMITTED


Giving BackCommunity Golf Tournament

Sunday, June 22, 2014 at 1 p.m. at the Windermere Valley Golf CourseFour Person Scramble. Entry fee is $125/person $500/team.

Includes golf, dinner, tee gift, and prizes!

Not a golfer? Join us for dinner and the silent auction for only $40/person.

The Valley Echo and The Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley present

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INDERMEREALLEYWVGolf Course

Long Drives • Closest to the Pin • Chipping and Putting Contests Hole in One Prizes • Mulligans • Silent auction • A Great Meal

Our player-friendly format is a four-person

scramble with only three tee shots

needed from each player.

Fees must be paid at time of entry. Please contact the Windermere Valley Golf

Course Pro Shop at 250-342-3004 to register. Space is limited so register early!

Call Dean at The Valley Echo with any questions at 250-341-6299.

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