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The Upper

April 29, 2005

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Serving The Upper Columbia Valley including Brisco, Edgewater, Radium, Invermere, Windermere, Fairmont and Canal Flats

Contents News

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Letters

6

Golf

10

Classifieds

18

4

Court news

Beach Weather

Winging it

15 Eye see

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Mallory Pettit enjoys a day at Kinsmen Beach.

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Snowpack down

By Elinor Florence Pioneer Staff The bad news is that our snow pack this year is about 64 to 74 percent of normal, and that means less runoff and less available water.

The good news is that we’re better off than a lot of other places in B.C., according to Director of Municipal Works Brian Nickurak.

Speaking to Invermere council on Tuesday evening, he said that the Lower Mainland, for example, has a snowpack of only 0 to 49 percent while Vancouver Island is experiencing record lows.

Mr. Nickurak explained that our water is drawn from the Goldie Creek watershed, which is fairly small, and the runoff flows into Paddy Ryan Lakes.

The lakes are located west about five kilometres west of town, alongside Johnston Road.

There is no data specific to the Goldie Creek watershed but Panorama Mountain Village supplied information from 2000 to 2005 at three monitoring stations.

The town will continue to attack the water

shortage on three fronts: • Drought Management: funding is available from Land and Water B.C. and a plan is currently being constructed. This will establish “trigger points” at which time council will enact expanded water conservation measures.

• Supply: Work continues to locate a source of groundwater in Athalmer. Seismic sounding occurred during the week of April 11-17 and a report is expected in early May but results were “encouraging.” A drilling rig has been booked to drill another test hole on May 16.

• Demand: Increases in water rates are expected to prompt people to use less water this summer. Also the Columbia Valley Botanical Gardens are working on new water conservation measures, in partnership with the town.

Town council also agreed to request an extension to the joint federal/provincial grant available for the town’s new well, if one is found, called the Water Supply Improvements Project.

Mr. Nickurak said to be on the safe side, he recommends asking for a two-year extension.

Tragedy in Canal Flats A tragedy in Canal Flats that can only be described as every family’s worst nightmare occurred last Saturday at 12:30 in the afternoon.

A 22-month-old toddler was struck by a vehicle backing out of the family driveway.

The vehicle was driven by a family member, said RCMP. The child was still alive when

he was picked up by a commercial ambulance from the area.

The ambulance then met a British Columbia Ambulance Service vehicle on the side of the highway north of Canal Flats.

A helicopter from Invermere was dispatched and transported the child to Invermere, where it was taken by STARS helicopter to Calgary with very serious in-

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The toddler died in hospital on Monday evening.

RCMP did not release the child’s name or any other details pending permission from the family.

The Pioneer wishes to extend its heartfelt condolences to the family at this time.

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April 29, 2005

NEWS

A controlled burn in Kootenay National Park near Radium alarmed a few people this week, but it was always under control, said firefighters.

Photo by Tom Hoyne

Suspicious fire near Horsethief

By Elinor Florence Pioneer Staff Local firefighters were kept hopping this week by several fires of suspicious origin, said Forest Protection Officer Rick Fiddis of Invermere.

“Somebody’s probably starting fires but we can’t prove anything,” he said.

The largest, a fire in the Horsethief Creek area that had consumed about 30 hectares by press time Wednesday, was still burning.

Between April 15 and 18 three smaller fires had been extinguished south and west of Invermere. It appeared that all three had been deliberately set.

The first was located west of town near the Invermere water line where a pile of debris had been ignited.

The second was located west of town on the old dump road. That one was extinguished by a member of the public.

The third was a larger grass fire down Westside Road. It burned about one or two hectares of dead grass and stumps before the crew put it out.

In all three cases, Mr. Fiddis looked for tire tracks or footprints but wasn’t able to find any evidence

because there was too much traffic in the area.

Then on Monday, April 25, a much larger blaze was reported 34 kilometres west of Radium on Groto Road, which runs along the north side of Horsethief Creek.

“There’s no reason for anyone to be up there right now except bear hunters,” Mr. Fiddis said.

He said on the way up to the fire, he spotted another burned area beside the road where someone had set fire to a dead tree. That fire had gone out.

The Horsethief fire started at the edge of a landing, which is a clearing used during logging operations. It started at an elevation of 4400 feet and swept up the warm south-facing slope to an elevation of 5800 feet. The area was covered with dead trees previously killed by pine beetles, along with some slash and planted trees.

Mr. Fiddis said the terrain makes it difficult to fight since the ground is littered with large granite boulders. “We had an excavator in there yesterday but it couldn’t move around,” he said.

A crew of 15 people fought the fire Tuesday and 11 people were fighting the fire on Wednesday.

He said it’s early this year to have a forest fire although usually grass fires get out of control in April

when people start burning off their property.

The usual cause for forest fires is lightning but it’s too early for lightning season, he said.

He said there is no reason for anyone to start a fire in hopes of getting a job as a firefighter since nobody untrained is hired to fight forest fires.

Mr. Fiddis said the fires have been reported to the RCMP, the Rural Range Patrol and the local conservation officers. All of them are on the lookout for suspicious vehicles.

He is also requesting the public’s cooperation in reporting anything out of the ordinary to: 1-800-663-5555 Call Centre in Victoria 342-9292 Invermere RCMP 1-800-222-TIPS Crimestoppers 342-4214 Rick Fiddis Meanwhile, he said a controlled burn took place near Radium last week. Although a helicopter was used to drop buckets of water on a few hot spots, “at no time was the fire ever out of control.”

He said the fire generated a lot of smoke near the village of Radium, and people tend to get excited when they see fire. However, there was nothing to worry about.

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A Day In Court

The Pioneer will cover court

The following people were convicted and sen- other vehicle on July 25, 2004 and samples taken tenced in adult court held at the Invermere Court showed that he was impaired. The occupants of the House on April 26. Presiding was the Honourable other vehicle sustained injuries.

Judge D. Carlgren of Cranbrook.

He was sentenced to an 18-month suspension This week The Upper Columbia Pioneer will In alphabetical order: of his driver’s licence and a $1000 fine. begin a new feature. We will cover adult court proMr. Thompson told the judge that he has been ceedings when they take place at the Invermere Ronald F. McBride pled guilty and was convict- in rehabilitation and stopped drinking last July.

Court House once or twice each month. ed of Mischief under $5000 because he threw a rock *** This decision was made because our newspathrough the window of Copper City Saloon on the Sylvain J. Vincelette pled guilty to possession of per is striving to reflect everything that goes on in night of March 1, 2005. stolen property and failure to appear in court. our community.

Court heard that Mr. McBride had been drinkCourt heard that Mr. Vincelette had been We believe what takes place in court is as much ing and had a dispute with staff, who asked him to stopped by the RCMP in Fort Nelson, B.C. because a part of our society as any other event. leave the premises. A short time later, a rock was he had two different licence plates on the same veIn other communities, the local newspaper thrown through the window. RCMP attended and hicle. The front plate belonged to someone living does cover court as a matter of routine. arrested Mr. McBride. in Fernie and the rear plate belonged to someone What happens in court is a matter of public He was sentenced to nine months of probation, living in Canal Flats. record. What takes place there is no secret, and Mr. Vincelette’s lawyer explained that he had in fact dozens of members of our community at- counselling as directed by the probation officer, plus tend court regularly: local lawyers, members of a written apology to the hotel, and a fine of $255.26 been involved in a logging accident seven years ago and his health has suffered. His employment record the RCMP, social workers, youth workers and vic- which is the cost of replacing the window. *** has been spotty since the accident although he is tim service workers. Anyone is welcome to attend David G. Muys pled guilty and was convicted currently employed as a skidder operator. court at any time. of driving a vehicle while prohibited on Sept. 28, He was sentenced to 18 months of probation, The Pioneer will cover adult court only - that plus $400 for the first offence and $100 for the secis, we will not cover civil court cases, family mat- 2004.

Court heard that Mr. Muys was stopped by ond offence. ters or youth court.

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We will use names when an adult over the age He was sentenced to one year of probation and About 45 people appeared before Judge D. Carlof 18 has been found guilty of an offence. gren of Cranbrook on April 26, but most of them We will be consistent and fair in our coverage, a $500 fine. * * * had dates set for future court appearances. and we will not be selective in our use of names.

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PERSPECTIVE HISTORICAL LENS

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Party versus personal politics

By Elinor Florence Pioneer Publisher So here are my observations about the local political candidates after attending the All-Candidates Forum last week at the high school.

It was actually a Two-Candidates Forum since only Liberal Wendy McMahon and NDP candidate Norm Macdonald took part.

After a brief introduction, moderator Andy Stuart-Hill read aloud a series of written questions submitted by the audience and each candidate answered in turn.

It quickly shaped up to be a case of the person versus the party.

Norm Macdonald did his best to sell himself on his biggest asset – Norm the man. Trying to connect with the audience of about 75 people, he mentioned his wife Karen and his two daughters, his stint working in Africa, his teaching career, and his public service as mayor of Golden. He said he decided to run for provincial office after the Liberals hurt the most vulnerable among us, the sick and the elderly, by cutting health care services.

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He spoke with great feeling.

Mrs. McMahon, by comparison, seemed distant and statesman-like. We learned nothing about her history or her personal life. Most of her answers used the royal “we” as if she spoke on behalf of the Liberal party as a whole.

She was well-prepared and well-versed in her party’s platforms.

In contrast, Mr. Macdonald bypassed the use of facts or figures when asked about his party’s policies. He told the audience that he doesn’t have all the answers and plans to learn as he goes along – an honest answer, if not a wise one.

Even their speaking styles were very different. Whereas Mr. Macdonald jumped to his feet and paced back and forth in front of the room, Mrs. McMahon remained seated and used the microphone.

There was one point in the evening where the candidates summed up their different approach to politics.

When the predictable question came up about the proposed Jumbo development, perhaps the most controversial local issue, Mrs. McMahon said it is her responsibility as an MLA

to represent all views on the subject – to arrange meetings, listen to her constituents and take their opinions forward to Victoria. She has never publicly expressed, nor did she on this occasion, her personal view.

Norm Macdonald then presented his definition of an MLA. He said he believes it is the MLA’s job to listen to all opinions, decide which one is in the majority and then fight for that majority, prepared to “take the heat” from the people who don’t agree.

So we are left with the fundamental question: which is correct? To represent the majority of constituents, or all constituents?

When Mrs. McMahon was asked if she ever disagreed with her own party, she said “anyone who knows me” knows that she argues with her fellow caucus members behind closed doors.

In Mr. Macdonald’s case, this is a hypothetical question since he has never been put to the test. But it would be interesting to know whether his eagerness to fight on behalf of his constituents would extend to fighting with his own party. He has said he is willing to go nose-to-nose with Gor-

don Campbell, but would he go noseto-nose with his own party leader, Carole James?

And under which candidate would our riding be better served? It’s highly unlikely that the Liberals would decide to make concessions such as preserving Jumbo, no matter how much Mr. Macdonald is willing to push, if they wouldn’t do it for their own MLA. And it’s doubtful that anyone’s vote was swayed by the forum, since each candidate seemed to have his or her own cadre of supporters who dutifully applauded after each answer.

At the end of the evening, my decision hadn’t changed either. Have the Liberals made enough mistakes to justify their being dumped after just one term? Probably not, especially since they have done many things right. I still believe a healthy economy should ultimately result in a healthier society.

So my vote is for the Liberal party, at least this time around.

Part of me wishes, however, that Wendy McMahon would take a lesson from her opponent and become a little more passionate about the causes dear to the voters of this valley.

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LETTERS province with one of the strongest economies in Canada to a have not province with one of the weakest economies in the country. Jobs, investment, and people were fleeing the province; our debt was accumulating; and key services were in jeopardy.

Drastic and swift action was needed to prevent further decline in our economy and to protect essential services. Many decisions were difficult and caused temporary pain in our communities. But now our courage to make and implement those decisions is reaping benefits. After four years, B.C. is back. We have the second strongest economy in Canada, we lead the nation in job creation and people are returning to B.C. in droves. We are now in a position to invest in infrastructure and enhance services. That is the power of a strong economy.

The new prosperity is not limited to the Lower Mainland. The communities in the riding are bustling with activity and most residents are filled with

‘Drastic actions were necessary’

By Wendy McMahon BC Liberal Candidate Columbia River - Revelstoke Now that the election writ has been dropped, I will be out on the campaign trail. I want to assure you that my offices in Invermere and Revelstoke will remain open as usual for constituents needing assistance.

As you know, in 2001 our province was in dire straits. During the previous decade, our great province had gone from being traditionally a have

‘Here’s the chance to send message’

By Norm Macdonald NDP Candidate Nothing enlightens a candidate for public office better than hearing directly from the electorate. And there is no better way to hear the issues than on the doorstep or in your shops, one to one.

But when the people want to send a message to the government in Victoria, the most effective way to do that is at the ballet box. With your vote, you send the most convincing message possible.

You have been telling me, on the doorstep, in your shops, at public forums, that you have not

been represented for the last four years, that your voice has been silenced, that the MLA has not worked hard on your behalf, that you’re sick and tired of your MLA arguing for Victoria instead of the other way around.

On May 17, here in Columbia River-Revelstoke you have the opportunity to regain that voice, and to tell government what works and what doesn’t.

It’s a chance that only comes every four years or so, and if you miss it, then the message goes to government that their cynical approach works, that broken promises are OK with you, that the loss of hospitals, long-term beds and schools is acceptable, and they can keep right on doing it.

Or you can tell government that you want representation that speaks for you, not for them, and that you choose a representative that takes his orders from those who elected him and pay his salary.

Over the last four years, this riding has suffered substantive losses. The list is long: hospitals, longterm and acute care beds, schools, government offices and jobs, courthouses, conservation officers,

Local union critical of Liberals, but won’t endorse NDP candidate

By Pioneer Staff The Windermere Valley Teachers Association has placed an advertisement in The Pioneer that is highly critical of the Liberal government.

But that doesn’t mean the union is endorsing the NDP candidate, said association president Darren Lewis.

“We’re unhappy with the Liberals,” he said.

“The Liberal record on edu-

cation has been less than stellar.”

But he said although the organization wants to hold the Liberals accountable for cuts to education funding, neither the provincial or the local organization has come out officially in favour of the opposition.

The B.C. Teachers Federation has about 60 locals around the province. Three of them are located in our school district: Golden, Kimberley and the

Windermere Valley.

Mr. Lewis said the Windermere Valley association developed the newspaper advertisement and it was approved by the 11-member executive.

“We are not funnelling any money to the NDP, either locally or provincially,” he said.

He said criticism of the Liberals doesn’t mean automatic support for the NDP. “There’s always the Green Party,” he said.

optimism. Yet, our opponents and certain special interest groups that support them continue to attack our record in a concerted and well-funded effort to mislead and confuse the electorate. Although they profess to be concerned about patients, students, seniors, families, women and children, their agenda is a self-serving one. I believe voters are astute enough to look beyond the rhetoric and misinformation, to compare the situation in the province in 2005 with the 1990s, and to assess who has a positive vision for British Columbia.

I would like to thank the residents of Columbia River-Revelstoke riding for giving me the opportunity to serve as MLA. It has been a challenging but rewarding experience. I have enjoyed getting to know this extensive and diverse riding and the gracious and resourceful people who live here. I have been proud to be your MLA and to escort the premier and many of my colleagues in cabinet on tours of our beautiful region. I would be pleased to serve you for another four years and to ensure that the recovery of our great province continues. My campaign office in Invermere: (250) 341-3328. forest recreation sites, legal aid service, etc. etc.

These losses were felt by everyone in some way, directly or indirectly, with working people and their young families forced to leave their communities.

While that was happening, no one spoke up against it to tell Victoria that they were wrong. The MLA, that person you elect to look out for your best interests, was conspicuously silent, or worse, defended her government’s right to take away services that helped make your communities strong. Now right before the election, you will hear a lot of promises of spending and small portions of services returned.

It is so openly cynical. And if it works, if you vote for the status quo or neglect to vote at all, then all of us, here in Columbia River-Revelstoke will send the message that we agree with broken promises, neglectful representation and cynical government for another four years.

You have asked me what I will promise, and I have answered, that I will offer you a voice, that no matter what, I will be on your side, and that I will fight against every wrong decision made by Victoria.

On May 17, you can send a message about the kind of representation you want, and you can choose an active, dedicated, energetic advocate.

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April 29, 2005

Violence affects all of us Stick people on display in Radium draw attention to those who are affected by violence.

By Dusty Dehart Family Resource Centre The Family Resource Centre of Invermere has a goal: to be part of a community that practises zero tolerance for violence of any kind.

We live in paradise in the Columbia Valley. Unfortunately, we also live in a valley where every form of violence exists: family violence, bullying violence, bar scene violence, employer/employee violence, teen violence, and school yard violence.

Violence is not a trait we are naturally born with, it is taught. Its classroom is usually the home. Its teachers are usually adults. If children are subjected to family violence, they learn that it is a part of life and they carry

that message outside the home.

When we look at family violence it always has two roles: the victim and the perpetrator. Victims will slowly die inside themselves or they will become perpetrators themselves. And so the cycle continues.

It is our duty not to ignore the signs and symptoms of family violence. Verbal, mental and emotional abuse are sometimes worse than physical abuse. If we know it exists and we do nothing about it, we are part of the problem.

A lot of the time victims cannot help themselves, they live in a world of fear - fear that is so intense, it immobilizes them. They end up living in survival mode all the time. When someone is trying to survive day by

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day, it is extremely difficult to focus on anything else.

We have erected a display in Radium called a Silhouette Park of stick people that represents our community and all those who are affected by family violence. The message attached to this park of people was that: VIOLENCE AFFECTS ALL OF US. The Silhouette Park will be on display until May 2 on the green strip of grass near the south end of Radium.

Please take the time to stop and have a look at it. It is a great way to bring the subject up with your children, family, friends, co-workers and partners. Talk about it. Think about it.

Do something about it. When the display was first put up on Sunday, even the bighorn sheep stepped up to the

plate and wanted to be a part of it.

Thanks to the following: • Don Dehart Senior, for all the days spent designing, cutting and sanding the silhouettes, and for the use of his shops, tools, expertise and ideas. Waltraud and I had fun working with you, Dad! • Lori Watt of Columbia Valley Sign Artists, who donated her time to build our banner.

• the leadership students at the high school for doing an awesome job of painting, (themselves and the silhouettes!)

• the town of Radium, Mayor Deck and council members for allowing us to put up our display.

• the B.C. Ministry of Community, Aboriginal and Women’s Services.

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April 29, 2005

‘Federal Liberals have lost moral right to govern’

Whatʼs the matter?

Deb got your tongue!

Happy Birthday from all your fans!

You’re no Spring Chicken but you ain’t no Utility Bird yet either!

By Jim Abbott, MP On April 21, 2005 Prime Minister Paul Martin made a television appearance in a plea for time for his Prime Ministership. He asked Canadians to forgive him. While he was Finance Minister, the $250-million Sponsorship Program enriched his party and some associates with millions of taxpayer’s dollars. The Prime Minister requested the television time in the way it could be a national crisis like the urgency of a national crisis, like the FLQ bombings or terrorist attacks in the United States.

As pointed out by Conservative Leader Stephen Harper, this is not a national crisis but a Federal Liberal party crisis exhibiting forms of criminality. The Prime Minister asked for the Gomery Inquiry to be completed saying Canadians will only know the truth of this mess after the conclusion of the inquiry. He forgets about the 31 million Canadians who have access to the sorted testimony daily and who will come to their own conclusions.

Paul Martin says that Members of Parliament should work in the House of Commons but it is a poisoned environment. With total cooperation between the Conservatives, Bloc Quebecois and NDP members, we have secured long overdue compensation funding for Hepatitis C victims. We turned back a blatant political patronage position for high profile departed federal Liberal candidates. We passed a motion calling on the government to set up a trust fund to receive the millions of dollars secretly paid to federal Liberals.

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We made every effort to work with the government and do the business of Canada. While we don’t support the budget with all its deficiencies, as the official opposition we took the extreme measure of withholding our vote on the budget – propping up, and allowing the federal Liberals to continue to govern.

The Prime Minister’s reward? He withdrew the opposition’s ability to hold the government accountable.

The actions Paul Martin has taken have been authoritarian to the point of running parliament as a dictatorship.

The Prime Minister has not earned the respect of parliamentarians and as matters become known, he is rapidly losing the respect of Canadians.

As Conservative leader Stephen Harper has asked: “Just how long should the opposition prop up a federal Liberal government that has lost its moral right to govern?”

Don’t call election yet, says Invermere council

By Pioneer Staff Invermere town council is writing a letter to federal Member of Parliament Jim Abbott begging him not to vote in favour of forcing an election.

But the decision isn’t a political one, they hastened to emphasize.

“This is an issue motivated by greed, pure and simple,” said Councillor Bob Campsall.

The federal and provincial governments recently signed off on an agreement to share the federal fuel tax revenues - a move that could mean a substantial increase in funds available

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The Union of B.C. Municipalities is asking all its member towns and cities across the province to beg their members of parliament to hold off on an election until they get their money.

The Prime Minister has said that B.C.’s share of the federal fuel sharing revenue would be $635 million over five years.

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DISTRICT OF INVERMERE NOTICE OF INTENT Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 1230, 2005

The District of Invermere is considering a Zoning Bylaw Amendment application by V. Page and L. Hogg to amend zoning bylaw No.1145, 2002.

The applicant has applied to amend the Zoning Bylaw 1145, 2002 by changing the long term use of the following property: 1233, 13th Street, Invermere, B.C. Lot 4, Plan 2622, D.L. 1092 PID 015-139-191 from R-1 (Single Family Residential) to R-1A (Single Family Residential - small lot) Contact: Patrick Robins, Chief Administrative Officer 342-9281, ext. 228 Bylaw No. 1230, 2005 Council will consider this Zoning Bylaw Amendment for the 3rd reading and adoption at its regular meeting on May 10th, 2005, The public hearing requirement for this zoning amendment application has been waived in accordance with section 890 of the Local Government Act. A copy of the proposal may be inspected at the District of Invermere municipal office 914, 8th Ave., Invermere at any time between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday excluding statutory holidays between the following dates: Monday, April 18th, 2005 to Monday, May 9th, 2005.

If you believe that your interest in these properties is affected by the proposed zoning amendment, you may submit written comments to the Director of Development Services, District of Invermere, by Monday, May 9th. Your comments may be faxed to the Development Services Department at 250-342-2934.

Please note that legal considerations prevent Council from receiving any representations made after Monday, May 10th, 2005.

Patrick Robins, Chief Administrative Officer

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April 29, 2005

Ready, Set, Golf!

Determining flight pattern from the tee Ready, Set, Golf!

by Brent Taylor, Head Golf Pro at the Springs Course in Radium, is a regular weekly feature throughout the season.

So you’ve got a round booked on the weekend with your golf buddies, but you have been hooking the ball off the tee lately. You know this needs professional attention, but unfortunately, you do not have time to fit a lesson in before you play.

How do you work through this to increase your chances of landing in the fairway instead of hitting

your second shot out of the trees?

One of the important things the recreational golfer can do in order to control their tee shots is to monitor their general flight pattern. For example, if you are a right-handed golfer, you’ll want to determine if you generally hit the ball in a left to right manner (fade or slice) or a right to left manner (draw or hook).

Identifying this pattern becomes extremely important as the more consistently you hit the preferred shot, the easier and more confident you will become at hitting fairways.

Okay, so now you have established your normal flight pattern. How does this help you out on the course? In essence, it widens your target. For example, if you tend to fade or slice the ball, aim down the left side of the fairway or rough, thus eliminat-

ing the left hand side of the course.

You can first practice this on the driving range and then try to translate it into your play on the golf course.

Even top professional players have preferred tee shots. Tiger Woods prefers to hit a high fade or cut shot. Tom Lehman tends to hit a draw. They will align themselves on the tee to accommodate their preferred shot.

Keeping the ball in play and positioning yourself properly off the tee remains a priority. When you have the time to work on correcting that slice or hook, book a lesson with your local golf professional.

At the end of the day it is important for the average golfer to work with what they have and realize the hardest shot pattern to achieve is the straight one.

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League play makes golf more fun So I decided to The league join a ladies’ league. would put on fun That was definitely nights where there a friendly and welwere prize holes My first experiences playing golf coming change. such as longest putt, were usually with my twin brother I looked forclosest to the pin when we were juniors. ward to my Tuesand furthest drive.

Although this was enjoyable, I day evenings with We also recordlonged for some female cameraderie. the ladies. Some ed all birdies and Playing with fellow golfers who players who were pars throughout the shared not only my gender but also more experienced season and were premy playing ability, proved to be a were very helpful sented with awards comfortable and inviting change. and encouraging. at the ladies’ annual Don’t get me wrong - being able I learned more wind-up. to hang out with my brother and his about the rules, how So whether good-looking buddies was a definite to establish my first handicap and dis- it’s snips, pin days or random pot of plus, but also intimidating, since they covered many fun games which broke gold games, men’s, ladies’ and mixed were all scratch golfers. leagues often offer creative and fun up the monotony of stroke play.

Tee Time with Michelle Taylor is a regular weekly feature throughout the golf season.

ways to make your round more interesting.

I initially joined the league to meet new golfers and to play in a nonthreatening environment.

This original goal eventually led me to competing in many ladies’ tournaments.

As a newcomer to the valley, I just might join a local league this summer for the same reasons I did 20 years ago.

If you are looking for an opportunity to meet new people, have fun and add a little challenge to your golf game, call the following local golf clubs that are holding leagues this season:

Copper Point (341-3392) Coy’s Par Three (345-6504) Eagle Ranch (342-2523) Edgewater Hilltop (347-6502) Golden GCC (250-344-2700) Radium Resort (347-6266) Fairmont Riverside (345-6346) Fairmont Mountainside (345-6514) The Springs (347-6200)

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Great view from The Springs this course would impress any golfer.

“The Springs offer the length and challenge of a championship golf course, but is also an enjoyable round for all playing abilities,” says Head Professional Brent Taylor, who also writes a weekly golf column for The Pioneer.

Your entire day will be memorable. You will receive the ultimate treatment from the moment you arrive as cart attendants greet you, clean your clubs and take them to your cart. Starters and marshals are on hand to help you out and help you along.

The newly renovated pro-shop has a great variety of equipment and golf wear. The Tartan dining room and lounge will get you fueled up before or after your round.

The course was built in 1988 by the highly reputed designer Les Furber. The layout “follows the natural contours of the land,” making each hole unique and picturesque.

The 17th hole is considered the signature hole on the course. It is a short par three with tee boxes set on the edge of the gorge. A player must hit over the gorge to a shallow wide green surrounded by bunkers. Although the hole is scenic, a player must The 17th Hole is considered the “signature hole” at The Springs Golf Course. Photo courtesy of Radium Resort concentrate as many balls have been lost here.

A full teaching academy includes a double-endBy Michelle Taylor ed driving range, chipping and bunker practice areas playing for the view alone.

Pioneer Staff From the club house, players overlook the spec- and three putting greens. The teaching staff includes tacular view of the wetlands below and the Purcell professionals Neil McGonacle, Kris Cunningham Located on the bluffs above the Columbia Val- Mountain Range above. And if that is not enough and Brent Taylor. Private instruction, group clinics ley, the Springs Golf Course in Radium is worth - the history, playability and versatility of holes on and golf schools for all levels are available.

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BIRD WATCHING Canada Geese take off.

Canada Geese with goslings.

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April 29, 2005

Wings Festival lifts off this week

By Pioneer Staff

Volunteer Betti Carscadden takes Wings registrations.

Photo by Jill Unger

A Harlequin duck hunt, a Hoodoos nature walk and evening presentations at the College of the Rockies are just some of the new attractions being held during the Wings over the Rockies Bird Festival from May 2nd to 8th.

A series of presentations will be held by experts from finding the lost birds in Costa Rica by Cam Gillies, to the discovery of how the Columbia Valley wetlands were formed by Bill Ayrton, to the plight of the eagles by Peter Sherrington.

Local residents are encouraged to attend the Song Bird Dinner on Wednesday, May 4th at the Windermere Community Hall. This year it will feature a slide show presentation by friends of the Columbia wetlands called Wild Neighbors. This event is a major fund-raiser for the Windermere Community Association.

Bird watching is one of the fastest growing and largest hobbies in Canada.

“It is absolutely huge, contributing six billion dollars annually to the tourism industry,” says registration volunteer Frank Jones.

This year’s theme is pre-historic birds. Keynote

Dust rising off 14th street has residents seeing red fact that it is not a through street means it has been overlooked by previous councils, the residents were told. However, Mr. Sky pointed out that there is an A group of residents increasding amount of foot traffic by people taking who live on 14th Street a shortcut through Wilder subdivision. in Invermere are vowing The residents first approached council in March to fight on after council and were turned down. explained once again But council was firm in its position that there is that it has no money to no money in the budget for paving. pave their dusty street.

“It’s not because we don’t like you,” Brian Speaking on behalf McLaughlin told them. “It’s a matter of funds.” He of the group, Kreg Sky said there is a perception that everyone is paying for told council this week paving in new subdivisions, but this is not the case that residents feel they since they pay for themselves.

Kreg Sky should have some prece“At least you don’t have potholes,” said Bob dence over other streets in town because they are Campsall. closer to the downtown and have lived there longer Mayor Mark Shmigelsky urged the group to than almost anyone else. consider kicking in some of their own money. Un“The problem should have been dealt with der a Local Improvement Area designation, costs decades ago by previous councils,” said Kreg Sky, can be shared between the local residents and the speaking on behalf of the group. town.

Every resident of 14th Street was present except A commitment from the residents would ensure Edna Godlien, who has lived on that street for 52 that 14th Street was moved up on the list of streets years. She could not attend because she had another and roads waiting to be paved or repaired, he said. meeting the same night.

However, Mr. Sky said later that the residents The street in question extends from just above have decided to wait and see if money is available. the Saan store to a dead end behind Sunsations. The “We still don’t feel we should have to pay,” he said.

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Biologist Wayne Campbell, who is considered the bird expert of B.C., will be also present discussions and guided expeditions throughout the week.

A book signing at Dave’s Book Bar for both of these renowned authors will take place at noon on Friday, May 6th.

Many guest speakers are involved with the environmental education program called Wild Voices For Kids. Throughout the week, students from our school district take part classroom presentations, art classes and field trips.

Registration numbers are up from last year with over 800 tickets sold thus far. Many guided tours and nature walks have sold out, but there is still room to attend the evening presentations at College of the Rockies. The Children’s Festival on Saturday May 7th at the Radium Hot Springs Community Park is open for everyone.

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Telephone: 342-3659 Fax: 342-3620

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• • •

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Phone/Fax: 342-8829 Cell: 688-2730 Email: silverside-contracting@telus.net

April 29, 2005

The Upper Columbia Pioneer • 17

BUSINESS

Glasses while you wait are now available from local optometrist

By Elinor Florence Pioneer Staff The local optometrist’s office is now cutting and grinding lenses, and that means people who need glasses don’t have to wait while their frames are sent away to a laboratory.

In some cases, the glasses will be ready in an hour.

The work is performed at Dr. Mark Moneo’s office using two expensive new pieces of equipment: a tracer to trace the shape of the lens or the frame, and an edger that takes a lens and cuts it to fit your frames.

A range of basic plastic lenses is kept in stock, along with 800 pairs of frames for men, women and children.

The advantage of purchasing glasses locally, says office manager Rosanna Gillard, is that the business provides full service with warranty and repairs included.

It’s a truly local business, since the majority of the clients are local residents.

But the market is growing quickly as the valley’s population expands.

“We’re seeing more baby boomers who are needing glasses for the first time, and people who are having cataract surgery done in Cranbrook and then coming to us for their post-operative checks,” Rosanna says.

She also sees tourists occasionally who have lost their glasses, or who need some quick repairs. The business also stocks a variety of high-end sunglasses and disposable contact lenses.

Rosanna is a familiar face to most people in the valley. She grew up in Canal Flats and has been running the optometrist’s office for the past 13 years.

Two years ago she married Shane Gillard, who moved here from the west coast and joined the business.

Shane is currently working as the technician who cuts and fits the lenses to the frames.

There are some advantages to having a local clientele. Rosanna recalls the day a woman found a pair of glasses buried in the sand at Kinsmen Beach and turned them in to the optometry office.

“I recognized the glasses and called the owner to come and pick them up,” Rosanna laughs.

As for the funniest incident, she remembers the day a woman came into her office with a mangled lump of plastic.

“Her glasses were too loose, so she put them in the dishwasher thinking that the hot water would shrink them,” she says.

Mark Moneo and his wife Stepanie, a local veterinarian, now live in Victoria during the winter with their four children.

While the Moneos are away, the eye examinations are performed by optometrist Dr. Jim Holmes.

He lives in Fairmont, has a practice in Sundre, Alberta, and takes care of the local clients every Thursday and Friday in the local office.

Shane Gillard grinds the lenses while wife Rosanna manages the office.

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CLASSIFIEDS Phone: 341-6299 Fax: 341-6229 Email: upioneer@telus.net Classified Deadline: Tuesdays 4:00 pm All classified ads must be prepaid by cash or cheque unless client has a billing account set up.

Rates: First Week: $ 6.50 for 15 words (15¢ for each additional word) Additional Weeks: $ 4.50 for 15 words (15¢ for each additional word)

mere Health Unit, 1100-10th Street, staff entrance.

manual. Extra winter tires. $800 OBO. 342-9636.

IN MEMORIAM DONATIONS to the Canadian Cancer Society: drop off at The Pioneer, No. 8, 1008-8th Avenue, Invermere or mail to Box 868, Invermere.

For info call June Florence, 342-5573.

1993 Ford Aero-Star Van. AWD, $1200 OBO. 347-7770.

IN MEMORIAM DONATIONS to the Family Resource Center: drop off at The Pioneer, No. 8, 1008-8th Avenue, Invermere or mail to Box 868, Invermere. For info call Pat Cope, 342-4242, Mon-Thu.

1987 Dodge Omni. Four cylinder, auto, new tires and battery, great on gas, mechanically sound no rust. $850 OBO 342-0644.

All prices subject to GST. Please read your ad carefully the first day it comes out to ensure the information is correct. If you should find an error, please let us know immediately by calling 341-6299. The Upper Columbia Pioneer is not responsible for errors appearing beyond the first insertion. The newspaper’s responsibility, if any, for errors of any kind is limited to the amount paid for that advertisement. We reserve the right to censor, re-classify, revise, edit or reject any ad not meeting our advertising standards.

PUBLIC SERVICES ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS. If alcohol is causing problems in your life, call 342-2424 for info.

All meetings at 8 p.m.: Monday - Invermere Group, Invermere Health Unit, 1100-10th Street, Invermere; Wednesday - Windermere Group, Valley Christian Assembly Church; Friday - Radium Group, Radium Catholic Church; Saturday - Invermere First Step, Invermere Health Unit, 1100-10th Street, Invermere; Sunday - Columbia Lake Band Hall, off Highway 93/95 south of Windermere.

All meetings are open.

ALCOHOLISM SHATTERS LIVES. To help the alcoholic, you have to help yourself first. Al Anon meets 10 a.m. Tuesdays at Catholic Church, 1210-9th Street, Invermere. For info call Carol, 347-9841.

2003 Chev. Silverado 4x4. Extended cab with topper. 50,000 km still under warranty, service history. $26,900. 342-6557.

MOTORCYCLES

IN MEMORIAM DONATIONS 2002 HONDA CR80 Dirtbike. to B.C. and Yukon Heart and good condition. $2000 OBO. Stroke Foundation: drop off at The Pioneer, No. 8, 1008-8th 347-0052.

Avenue, Invermere or mail to SAILBOAT Box 868, Invermere. Call Pat Lien, 342-3078.

16-foot, cuddy cabin, Furling IN MEMORIAM DONATIONS to Jib, quick rif main. Equipped Alzheimer Society of B.C.: mail complete with trailer. call 342to East Kootenay Alzheimer 4415.

Society, Box 1094, Fernie, V0B MOTORHOMES/ 1M0. For info call 1-800-667TRAVEL TRAILERS 3742 or Melissa Agnew, 3426591.

26.5 Westwind Coach, 5th wheel, good condition, sleeps GARAGE SALES six, full bath, furnace, A/C, 3way fridge, auxiliary battery, 1617 - 12th Avenue, Invermere, spare tire, hitch. Little used, Noon to 5p.m. Housewares, never abused, $11,550, call ladies’ clothes size small, fire 342-3461. doors.

Windermere Elementary School - trunk sale. May 14th, 9a.m. to 1 p.m. Call to book stall. Nancy 342-6696 or Astrid 342-0356.

VEHICLES FOR SALE 1953 Mercury half-ton truck, 89,000 original miles, mint condition, viewing available, $7500 OBO, call Jack (250) 345-6677.

1997 White Escort LX automatic, excellent condition. 145,285 NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS. Meet km. $7000 OBO. 1976 Red Thursdays 7:30-9 p.m. Inver- Datsun 710 4-door, 4-speed

Steaks, roasts and ground bufINVERMERE - Two-bedroom falo available, 342-7308. condo, $750/month plus utiliAccurate and efficient serties, N/S, N/P, quiet people Norco Eliminator, 20” kids vices. Over 12 years of expeonly, 342-6255. mountain bike, 10 speeds with rience in resume and cover a comfortable suspension fork, letter consulting, manuals, EDGEWATER Condo, 2 bedclean, great shape. $125 Phone manuscripts, business letrooms, 2 baths, $570 plus utili- Hunter 342-2862 ters. Call Kathy, 342-2175. ties, call 347-9877.

Display fridge with glass door, DASHING LIZARD SYSTEMS COMPUTER SERVICE. After 2 Bedroom condo in Invermere. inside light, adjustable shelvhours service available, 342- $750/month plus utilities. No ing, $200 OBO, call 342-4422.

2044, sales@dashinglizard.ca. smoking, no pets. Quiet people Kenmore washer and dryer. only, 342-6255.

Super capacity, three years LOST ITEMS? I will find watchold. Awesome shape! $700 for SHARED es, jewellery, survey posts, etc.

For estimates call Garry at 341- ACCOMMODATIONS both. Phone 342-0305.

KD Word Processing:

8555.

Wanted a responsible, reli- Gently used queen size Halcyable roomate to share home on airbed. Paid $1900, asking HOUSES FOR RENT in Invermere. Must like dogs. $600. Phone 347-9165.

Please reply to Box 362 InverRADIUM - Four-bedroom home mere, B.C. , V0A 1K0. across from Springs Golf Course, WANTED Radium. Daily and weekly HOUSES FOR SALE Wanting to buy Archie’s Comic rates, (403) 275-4655 or Email producepete@shaw.ca.

Westridge Estates, half-duplex, Books, cash paid. The Book Cel3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, large lar (behind Thredz). 1-5 pm, yard, great family neighbour- Tues. - Sat. SUITES FOR RENT hood, $225,000, 342-6607.

NEAR WINDERMERE - 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, kitchen motel unit. Cable TV, housewares included, can sleep up to 5 people, rent by week or longer. Call John, (250) 342-6293.

Available May 15.

Two suites for rent in new duplex. All appliances including 12,000 Ib DSP 5th wheel hitch. D/W, W/D, NS, NP. Heat and Like new. $350 OBO. 342- utilities included. Upper suite $1000/month, lower suite 0644. $845/month. Phone 3421976 - 15 1/2 foot Wilderness 9770.

Trailer. Sleeps 6. Bathroom CABINS FOR RENT with shower, stove, sink, clean $1100 OBO. 342-2862 evenings SPUR VALLEY GOLF RESORT has and weekends. one-bedroom, fully-furnished creekside cabin. Share your vacation getaway with family SERVICES and friends. Starting May 1 ODD JOBS ENTERPRISES Thanksgiving. Golf course/resHAULING. Chainsaw duties, taurant/lounge within walkbrush and garbage removal. ing distance, $530/month and Construction disposal and ma- damage deposit and utilities. terial deliveries. Call Dale Hunt, (250) 347-9822.

342-3569.

CONDOS FOR RENT

LOT WANTED

OBITUARY

WANTED: Invermere industrial park lot or industrial lot Yolanda Bush (Wenger) September 25, 1927 to close to Invermere. Will pay April 23rd, 2005. top dollar. Please respond to Yolanda passed away Saturpge2000@gmail.com. day April 23rd in Cranbrook Extended Care Unit. She was FOR SALE predeceased by her Mother MOVING - must sell double- Freda Wenger and Father Chris size Ultramatic adjustable bed, Wenger, brothers Herb and immaculate, $1000 OBO, 342- Sepp, step-brother Christian 9700.

Wenger, grandson Brian Barkley. She is survived by husband Chesterfield and chair; nice, Norman. Her son Cliff Barkley clean condition, $170. Four or- (Linda) grandaughters Tia gange upholstered bar stools, (Pat), Christine (Tony), great grandaughters Victoria, Gina $10 each, 342-6439. sister Honey Allan. Brother Acrylic shelves for slot wall, 2 Othmar, step-sister Erica, stepstainless steel units suitable brother John and many nephfor restaurant, casual chair, ews and nieces. other miscellaneous items, A tea will be held in celebration of her life on May 7th, 2005 at 342-9636.

Cliff and Linda’s from 1 p.m. to GRANT’S FOODS on 8th Ave- 4 p.m., 9326 Kimpton Road, nue, Invermere, now has Rocky Juniper Heights.

Mountain Buffalo in stock.

Sell ~ Rent ~ Hire Don’t Get Lost in the Shuffle

The Pioneer Classifieds

April 29, 2005

The Upper Columbia Pioneer • 19

CAREERS HELP WANTED WARWICK INTERIORS requires the following: • Clerk/Bookkeeper: Applicant will possess excellent clerical and computer skills, capable of managing general office duties, accounts receivable, accounts payable and general administration duties. This is a full-time permanent position, salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• Carpenter’s Helper required to work in a modern cabinet manufacturing shop. Must be physically fit, able to operate machinery and be willing to learn. Apprenticeship plan is available. A progressive salary scale is in effect.

• Sales Clerk required in the paint and flooring departments. Must have excellent customer relations, communication skills and good

telephone manner. Although experience would be an asset, the ability and willingness to learn will definitely be considered. Weekend work will be required. Salary is negotiable.

Apply to: Warwick Interiors Box 2673, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 Call 342-6264.

Fax: 342-3546.

HELP WANTED Energetic, self motivated individual able to work independently, with attention to detail in our Vehicle Prep. Department.

Full time with flexibility and benefit package. Starting wage $10.00 per hour.

ROCKYTOP MAINTENANCE • We require people in the following areas: forming and framing, drywall and taping, for an intense six week job.

Only committed workers need apply. Call 342-0211. Email: wallnuts@telus.net.

• Requires “Holmes on Homes” kind of reno guy to work from foundation to finish. Will pay top dollar. Fax resume 3420245 or email wallnuts@telus. net.

Traffic control now mandatory

YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR:

Requirements:

Valid B.C. Drivers Licence and desire to work in a busy team environment.

Apply at: Lake Auto 342-9310 ask for Marion or Harald LAKE AUTO

ROCKY MOUNTAIN TRAINING INSTITUTE. Resumes wanted!

We are looking for individuals to fill the positions of Assistant Manager - Retail and Financial Comptroller for two Columbia Valley businesses. If you are interested, please submit your resume to Rocky Mountain Staffing Services, 1006-7th Avenue, Invermere; Fax 342-6377 or Email: rmti@telus.net.

MAKE THE CONNECTION!!!

LAKE AUTO

HELNA’S STUBE is looking for experienced servers and kitchen help/dishwasher. Medical plan available. Please call 3470047.

ROCK WORKS LANDSCAPE is now hiring labourers full-time and part-time. Self motivated, hard-working, basic construction knowledge an asset. Call Ray at 342-5676.

being done on any and all highways, it is the responsibility of the towing firm on the scene to ensure the safety and safe passage of the motoring public. We, as towing operators, must supply traffic control personnel at almost every scene.

Traffic Control Personnel must have a valid By the Columbia Valley Towing Association licence issued in B.C., take the course and the At this time the Columbia Valley Towing As- examination. Any scene that is obstructing trafsociation would like to let the motoring public fic flow must be signed and have traffic control know of some of the rules that the operators of the personnel on the scene for public safety. In most towing companies must follow for the safety of the cases, the owner of the vehicle will not have to pay for this as it is covered by your insurance as long motoring public travelling on our highways.

It may well be that a lot of the public do not as you have full insurance coverage. The reason know that when a recovery of any size vehicle is for this information is that a lot of people do not realize that when a recovery unit must block any

• Targeted Wage Subsidy • Skills Development Employment Benefits • Self Employment Program • Job Creation Partnership *Programs have eligibility requirements

Connect with us at:

1313 7th Ave Invermere (Above the Thrift Store)

341-6889 The Government of Canada has contributed funding to this initiative.

GONE HOLLYWOOD - Part-time clerk/cashier for busy video store, must be energetic and a good “people person,” able to work nights and weekend shifts. Must be bondable. Send

resume to Box 2800, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0.

CHEERS & JEERS Cheers to the people who pickup garbage on the side of the road.

part of the highway, it is our responsibility to keep everyone involved safe - including us.

This is now law in this province. Note that if you have a mishap, you - the driver of that vehicle - may have to pay for traffic control personnel which will be on your recovery/towing invoice unless your insurance company is involved. If you have any safety concerns with a recovery being done on any highway, call the RCMP. If you have any questions in regards to public safety and how we do our job with your safety in mind, feel free to give the Towing Association a call at 342-9551. We will try and answer all your questions of concern.

Thank you and have a safe spring. Buckle up!

Don’t forget to pet your pets

By Louise Platiel Invermere Veterinary Hospital Pets and their owners benefit from all elements of touch. A well-groomed pet receives more attention, is physically more comfortable, and is more accustomed to handling, which is important to the way humans and animals relate.

As an added benefit, studies show

that cuddling your back, then LOOKING FOR A HOME: animal reduces break them One neutered male, stress,and can even apart by slipthree-year-old, lower blood presping the botshort-haired gray-and-white cat. sure. tom half of the The main elescissors into One neutered male, ments of grooming the mat and two-year-old, are care for the coat, cutting up, black and white cat. nails and feet, ears, away from the Border Collie Cross Puppies. and eyes. Although animal.

For it is easiest to build thick coats, Call the hospital at 342-7007. trust and acceptance brush again in by starting young, over time even old- reverse. er animals can begin to enjoy this time Trimming nails makes animals together. Accomplish this by doing a and their owners quite nervous. Frelittle each day, and always ending on a quent handling of the feet helps ease positive note. this process. Familiarize your pet to Animals with long hair develop nail clippers by simply tapping the tangles and mats, which create skin nails, then praising. Next, clip one or sores. Regular brushing is your best two nails each day, gradually working defense. This should be systematic and up to a complete trim over time. Hold gentle. Have a small, pointed pair of the paw with the pad facing up. Slice scissors ready. Brush around mats and small slivers off the nail. Dead areas clip tangles to avoid tugging on your are crumbly and brittle. Stop where pet’s delicate skin. Matted areas are the center of the nail is spongier. This often stuck to the skin, so trim them thicker section contains the “quick”,

and is visible in white nails as a pink area. Cutting the quick is both painful and bloody, and will confirm your animal’s fears, so stop early if unsure.

Finally, check between the pads for foreign objects, and trim the hair flush with the pad to avoid matting.

Clean the ears regularly with ear cleaning solution and gauze. Wrap the gauze around your finger and moisten, then thoroughly wipe inside. You cannot puncture the eardrum with this method; however, use caution if you require a cotton swab, as in this case it would be possible to do damage. Eyes should be wiped regularly with a warm, damp cloth, to prevent and eliminate the build up of crust. Finally, reward your pet with lots of affection. This is the best part of grooming!

Questions? Write in to the Pioneer and ask a Vet, Groomer, or Dental Technician!

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April 29, 2005

Your VOTE Is Not

FOR SALE

Gordon CampbellĘźs Liberals want to buy your vote.

Wendy McMahon is one of his sales reps.

This is what they sold us in the past: Sales pitch 2001: * We will not sell BC Rail *We will not sell BC Hydro *We will not rip up collective agreements *We will increase long term care beds *We will protect the quality of heath care *We will protect education funding

What they delivered: Provincially: *leased B.C. Rail for 1000 years *privatized B.C Hydro customer services *gutted HEU collective agreement *113 schools closed *Larger classes at every level *Over 2500 teaching positions lost *Reduced support for special needs students *Reduced learning assistance, counseling, teaching assistant and librarian services

Locally: *7 out of 27 schools closed *59.8 (24%) fewer teachers - School District #6

Now we have a new Sales Pitch for 2005: We will not sell ICBC We will increase long term care beds

We will protect the quality of health care We will protect education funding

The only return date for this product is May 17th Authorized by the WDTA ~ Andrea Dunlop, [341-6884] ~ Registered sponsor

The Upper Columbia Pioneer • 21

April 29, 2005

RCMP Report • RCMP detained a male for driving while impaired after an altercation outside the Copper City Saloon earlier in the evening of April 23. The male subject attended the detachement where he provided two samples of his breath both 180 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood; over double the legal limit. The male will appear in Invermere court at a later date.

Course on April 18. No entry was gained; however, the culprit(s) entered an equipment tent and took a golf cart. The cart was later located on Stoddart Creek road with no damage.

• Columbia Valley RCMP stopped an Invermere resident speeding in Kootenay National Park on April 17. Police investigation found the driver to be unlicenced. As a result, • RCMP received a report of two the male’s vehicle was impounded for motorcycles (dirt bikes) stolen from thirty days. a shed in Windermere on April 23.

If you have any information on this • A Panorama man received a 24theft please contact the RCMP or hour driving suspension on April 17 Crime Stoppers. after being stopped in a police roadcheck. The man entered the road• RCMP attended a two-vehi- check and upon speaking to officers, it cle motor vehicle accident eight km was determined that his abilities were north of Radium on April 23. The slightly impaired by alcohol. southbound vehicle travelled into the northbound lane causing a head on • Canyon RV resort in Radium collision. One male was seriously in- had the front entrance sign damaged jured and taken to hospital. Police are by unknown persons on April 14. The continuing their investigation. suspect(s) smashed out the lights causing hundereds of dollars in damage.

• Police received report of an at- Anyone having information on this tempted break and enter to a main- vandalism is asked to call the RCMP tenance shop at Eagle Ranch Golf or contact Crime Stoppers.

Invermere mayor wants to show the premier the beauty of Lot 4616 However, council agreed to go ahead and write the letter.

Mayor Mark Shmigelsky is deterCouncil is running out of options mined to drag B.C. Premier Gordon since they have been turned down for Campbell up to the top of Lot 4616 a free Crown grant and MLA Wendy and show him the view.

McMahon has indicated that she canHe asked council to support him not convince the province to hand in writing a letter to Mr. Campbell to over the valuable piece of property. ask him to stop here for just 15 minutes whil he’s on the campaign trail.

“I’ll drive him to his bus myself, even if it means getting a speeding ticket,” the mayor said.

His goal is to show Mr. Campbell what an incredible piece of parkland will be lost if the parcel on the edge of Invermere is sold to developers.

“As a former mayor of Vancouver, I’m going to ask him to think about what this valley will look like in a few years and imagine what Stanley Park would look like if it were covered with apartment buildings,” he said.

Councillor Bob Campsall had a query about the wording of the letter.

“Does this mean if he won’t talk about Lot 4616, we don’t want him?” he asked jokingly.

By Pioneer Staff

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE BYLAW AMENDMENTS CANAL FLATS

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE BYLAW AMENDMENTS CANAL FLATS

The Council of the Village of Canal Flats is considering an application by Mr. Fritz Kobza to amend the Canal Flats Official Settlement Plan and Upper Columbia Valley and Zoning Bylaws. If approved, the amendments will change the land use designation and rezone the property. The subject property is Lot 2, District Lot 110, Kootenay District, Plan 8444 located at 8840 Shaughnessy Street in Canal Flats.

The council of the Village of Canal Flats is considering an application by Mr. Hoesing to amend the Canal Flats Official Settlement and Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaws. If approved, the amendments will change the land use designation and rezone the property. The subject property is Lot 7, Block 5, District Lot 110, Kootenay District, Plan 1708 located at 4957 Burns Avenue in Canal Flats.

Bylaw No. 20 cited as “Village of Canal Flats – Canal Flats Official Settlement Plan Bylaw, 1981 – Amendment Bylaw No. 20, 2005 (Kobza)” will change the land use designation of the property from R Future Residential to RR Resort Recreation and R1 Low Density Residential.

Bylaw No. 28 cited as “Village of Canal Flats – Canal Flats Official Settlement Plan Bylaw, 1981 – Amendment Bylaw No, 28, 2005 (Hoesing)” will change the land use designation of the property from P1 Institutional to TC Town Centre Commercial and R1 Low Density Residential and also establish a Temporary Commercial Use Area for tourist accommodation purposes.

Bylaw No. 21 cited as “Village of Canal Flats Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 21, 2005 (Kobza)” will rezone the property from SH-1 Small Holdings Residential to R-1 Single Family Residential and RES-2 Resort Recreation.

The public hearing will be held at:

Canal Flats Civic Centre 8909 Dunn Street Canal Flats, B.C. Monday, May 2nd, 2005 at 6:00 p.m.

Bylaw No. 29 cited as “Village of Canal Flats Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 29, 2005 (Hoesing)” will rezone the property from P1 Public Institutional to C-1 Community Commercial and R-1 Single Family Residential. The bylaw will also amend the definition of hostel and add hostel as a permitted use in the C-1 Zone. The bylaw will also add library as a permitted use in the C-1 Zone.

The public hearing will be held at:

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 Village Office in Canal Flats from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday mail, fax or email written submission to the addresses/numbers shown above; or present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing.

Canal Flats Civic Centre 8909 Dunn Street Canal Flats, B.C. Monday, May 2nd, 2005 at 6:00 p.m.

If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may, prior to the hearing: •

SUBMISSIONS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING

•

All written submission 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 the Village of Canal Flats office.

•

inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the Village Office in Canal Flats from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown above; 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 the Village of Canal Flats office.

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Valley Churches LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH

Sunday, May 1st 10:30 am Worship and Life Instruction “Faith That Won’t Quit”.

Sunday School for ages 3 up to and including Grade 7 during the morning service.

Senior Pastor Rev. Dieter Magnus • Associate Pastor Rev. Jared Enns 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere • 342-9535

WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY

Sunday, May 1st 8:30 am Edgewater - All Saints Church - Communion 10:15 am Invermere - Christ Church Trinity Communion & Sunday School Rev. Michael Rice • 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere • 342-6644

VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY

Sunday, 10:00 am Celebration Service Children’s church during the message part of the service.

Children 4 - 12 years.

Sunday, 7:00 pm Prayer Meeting Senior Pastor Rev. John Cuyler • www.vcassembly.com Highway 93/95, 1 km north of Windermere • 342-9511

ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Canadian Martyrs Church, Invermere

Saturday, 7:00 pm Mass • Sunday, 9:00 am Mass

St. Joseph’s Church, Radium • Sunday, 11:00 am Mass St. Anthony’s Church, Canal Flats • Sunday, 4:00 pm Mass Father Jose Joaquin • 1210 - 9th Street, Invermere • 342-6167

ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERE Regular weekly worship services every Sunday at 1:30 pm Senior Pastor Rev. Bryan K. Schindel Associate Pastor Rev. Fraser Coltman at Christ Church Trinity 110 - 7th Ave., Invermere • 1-866-426-7564

RADIUM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

Every Sunday 10:00 am Sunday, May 1st A Relationship of Love - 1 John 3:16, John 14:21 Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater • Radium Seniors’ Hall • 342-6633

Columbia Valley Rockies

4th Annual Auction A BIG

Thank You TO ALL OUR DONORS:

Pleiades Massage & Spa Coy’s Ranch Bare Hands Day Spa Mr. Klean Pamper Yourself Spa Spur Valley Golf Resort Windermere Valley Golf Course Canadian Forest Products Skandia Concrete/ Kootenay Paving Dominion Creek Gold Ltd. Max Helmer Construction Ltd. Sholinder & MacKay Sand & Gravel Ltd. Dr. Pat O’Sullivan Invermere Family Chiropractic Eagle Ranch Golf Resort Wayne Shaw and Company The Dollar Store Dr. Mark Moneo The Book Cellar Dr. Richard Kanan Touch of Dutch Columbia Valley Contractors & E.K.C.C. The Silvertips The CV Rockies Kootenay Goats Rob D. Harvey & Company Inc. Kool Kountry Auto Parts Everett Frater Enterprises Patty’s Greenhouse & Market Gardens Monkey’s Uncle Toy Store Blue Dog Café Lordco Auto Parts Fairmont Goldsmith Invermere Christian Supplies Tiffany’s Thredz Pharmasave Reflections Consignment Store Gerry’s Gelati Mike the Barber Sunsations Day Spa

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NEWS BRIEFS Wildsight nominated for award

“We will definitely be doing it again next April,” Wildsight, formerly called the East Kootenay says Joanne. About $1,100 was raised with over 300 Conservation Society, has been nominated for a items for sale.

Many summer sport items such as bikes, golf 2005 Canadian Environment Award.

It is one of three finalists and the only Commu- clubs and clothing were popular. A clothing distributor from Banff brought several samples of golf nity Awards finalist from Western Canada.

The society has 800 members with branches in wear. Even a vintage outdoor boat motor went for Kimberley/Cranbrook, Elk Valley, Creston, Inver- $200. Admissions to the sport swap and a food concession also helped to raise funds. mere and Golden.

The sports swap will accept camping gear and The group partners with national and internachildren’s toys in next year’s sale. Winter sport equiptional conservation organizations, government, and industry to identify and protect habitat critical to ment will not be available, as it did not sell.

Six teachers and 20 students from various sport species such as mountain caribou, grizzly bears, miteams ran the event. Over 60 people attended. gratory birds, and native trout.

The other two finalists in this category are conservation groups from Montreal and Peterborough, Invermere hands out annual grants The following Local Government Assistance Ontario.

The Canadian Environment Awards 2005 is a grants were awarded at this week’s meeting of Inverpartnership between the Government of Canada mere town council: • Windermere District Historical Society, $1500 and Canadian Geographic Enterprises, and is also for conservation of artifacts supported by 14 Canadian corporations.

• Columbia Valley Citizens on Patrol, $800 for crime prevention • Columbia Valley Tourism, in kind to a maxiCancer society thanks volunteers mum of $5000 for interim funding/marketing plan The Canadian Cancer Society thanks about 70 • Valley Fitness Centre, $1000 for operating dedicated volunteers who went door-to-door from Brisco to Canal Flats. As usual, the donors were costs • Columbia Valley Rockies Hockey Club, $1500 very generous and the money collected will further efforts to eradicate cancer and enhance the quality for purchase of bus • Columbia Valley Gymnastics Association, of the life for those living with cancer.

The mammography unit will be in the valley $1000 for expansion and program development • Kinsmen Club, $1000 for fireworks from May 5th to May 10th at the following loca• Columbia Valley Recreation Society, $12,500 tions: May 5, 6, and 7: Radium Seniors Hall, 4863 for grooming of ball fields • Summit Youth Centre, $5000 plus use of the Stanley Street, Radium Hot Springs community hall.

May 9 & 10: Columbia Valley Chamber of • The only discussion centred around the grant Commerce, Highway 93-95 For an appointment, call toll-free: 1-800-663- to the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce.

9203. You can also obtain an appointment at a dif- It was agreed to write separate cheques - one for $10,000 to assist in funding the Tourist Informaferent location. Just ask when you call. tion Centre, and another for $5000 to the Invermere Business Committee, which plans events for the specific benefit of the town.

Rockies Auction a success Council members said they wanted to ensure The Columbia Valley Rockies Club raised over that some funds were set aside for the benefit of $10,000 at last Saturday’s Auction held in the Eddie their own community, since the Visitor InformaMountain Memorial Arena.

It is one of the major fund-raisers put on by tion Centre serves the whole valley. Invermere is the the hockey club to help cover the team’s operating only municipality that provides financial assistance expenses. “Close to 100 people attended with 50 to the centre. people bidding. Most of the bidding went at face value, which is pretty good” says Raymond Brydon, treasurer of the hockey club. He said 20 volunteers also took part in the event.

Items ranged from loads of gravel, to golf passes, to massage gift certificates to bales of hay. A 14night resort package in Hawaii was one of the most attractive items and also their largest single priced piece sold at $1,100. “That was a real steal,” said Mr. Brydon.

The Rockies Hockey Club will continue their fund-raising events throughout the year with the Classic Car Raffle starting May 20th and the annual Bull Riding event on June 17th.

Sports Swap raises funds for school The first annual Sports Equipment Swap held Saturday April 23rd went very well. according to event coordinator Joanne Bragg.

Rotary rebuilding school in Sri Lanka

The Rotary Club of Invermere has been given funds from two separate events, held to raise money for tsunami relief. The Winter Lantern Festival at Windermere raised almost $600 and the benefit concert at the Invermere Community Centre raised $3400.

The money will be used to rebuild a school in Sri Lanka. By directing the funds through a Rotary Club in Sri Lanka there will be no administration costs and all money will go towards the school.

Called Mankerny Roman Catholic Tamil Missionary School, it has classes from Grades 1 to 10 with 490 students and 12 teachers.

Total cost of rebuilding is estimated at $640,000 U.S. The Rotary Club is assuring donors that no contribution is too small. If you would like to assist with this worthy project, please direct your funds towards the Rotary Club here in Invermere and it will be forwarded directly to Sri Lanka.

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