vol2issue24 by Columbia Valley Pioneer

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Vol. 2/Issue 24

The Upper

Columbia

P IONEER

June 17, 2005

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

Contents News

Letters

Golf

Classiﬁeds

Father � Sons

Chef’s 50th

8 Valley home

11 Track star

Steve Williams, can expect to put his feet up this Sunday, when his ruﬀ and ready sons Connor (12 yrs), and Mitchell (9 yrs), and Reece (7 yrs) promise to be on their best behaviour for Father’s Day. Photo by Bob Ede.

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June 17, 2005

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Last year’s Queen, Emily Kohorst of Invermere, hands over the crown to Miranda Oglestone of Invermere.

Miranda Oglestone named Queen of the Bull Riding By Pioneer Staff Long live the Queen! Fourteen-year-old Miranda Oglestone on her 24-year-old paint mare Misty captured the crown last Sunday during the Bull Riding in the Rockies Queen competition at the Windermere Saddle Club grounds near the crossroads. Long red hair flowing, Miranda demonstrated her horsemanship as she walked, trotted and cantered her horse around the ring, then answered general knowledge questions put to her by the judges Lynn-Anne Digney, assisted by Kerry Cundliffe. It was a special day for Miranda’s grandparents George and Fern Oglestone, who had donated the Queen trophy and had the pleasure of presenting it in person to their granddaughter. Miranda has been riding since she was six years old. She has taken English lessons from Caroline Oja and has competed in various English and Western events around the valley and in Calgary. A Grade 8 student at the local high school, Miranda belongs to the Windermere, Brisco and Golden riding clubs. She and her sister Kayley are active horse-lovers, following in the footsteps of mother Joanne Urqhart, who grew up on her family’s dairy farm in Australia. Miranda’s parents Joanne and Howard Oglestone own five horses.

It won’t be the first trip to the Bull Riding event for Miranda. Seven years ago when the event was held here for the first time, Miranda competed in Mutton Busting. Bull Riding Princess was sixteen-year-old Melinda Drews of Invermere on her quarter-horse gelding Tucs Tee-Bar, aged 14 years. Seven other girls will join Miranda and Melinda in carrying the flags and opening the festivities at Friday night’s Bull Riding in the Rockies Competition. In no particular order, they are: • Jessica Larson, 15, on mare Susie, age 21. • Carlene Langridge, 14, on gelding Bow, age 3. • Courtney Benson, 15, on gelding Boss, age 9. • Kaleigh Oglestone, 16, on gelding Scar, age 12. • Kelsey Campbell, 11, on pony Kimberly, age 31. • Caitlin Woods, 13, on gelding Czar, age 10. • Cariann Bretton, 11, on mare Choco, 19. Sponsors of the event were Bill and Julie McIntosh, George and Fern Oglestone, Canfor Forest Products, Brisco Riding Club, Windermere Saddle Club, United Farmers of Alberta, and Town and Country Feed Store. The Bull Riding in the Rockies event gets underway with beef, beans and biscuits at 5:30 p.m. and the riding starts at 7:30 p.m. at the arena.

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The Upper Columbia Pioneer • 3

June 17, 2005

NEWS Homes could triple in 10 years About 400 new homes per year are currently being constructed. The report concluded: “It is my asA new study by the Regional Dis- sessment that there are sufficient lands trict of East Kootenay planning com- available and targeted for development mittee says another 11,700 homes in in existing municipalities, resorts and the Columbia Valley could be created on land presently being considered for over the next ten years. development in the rural area to susAndrew McLeod, Manager of tain a long period of intensive growth Planning and Development Services and development in the Columbia for the regional district, presented the Valley.” report to last week’s board meeting in The “dwelling potential” for the Cranbrook. next 10 years is as follows: He said there are currently 7300 dwelling units in the valley and that Invermere 4200 number could rise to 19,000 based (including Grizzly Ridge) on the current “reserve” of available Radium Hot Springs 1700 development lands. He said in an in- Panorama 1000 terview later that the figure was based Fairmont Hot Springs 2100 on what is currently known and the Remainder of Areas F and G 11,700 figure could potentially rise if (including Windermere) 1700 more properties come up for develop- Shuswap 1000 ment. Total 11,700 By Elinor Florence Pioneer Staff

Vernita Lynde, 91, ﬁnally got the chance to return to the valley.

Residents enjoying new Garden Village By Adrian Bergles Pioneer Staff Carrie Johnson, 83, has lived in Edgewater for 50 years. Vernita Lynde, 91, lived in Edgewater during the 1960s. The two knew each other all that time ago, but have only been reaquainted since they both moved into the Columbia Garden Village in May. “It means that I can come back to all the people that I knew in Edgewater,” says Mrs. Lynde, who was living in Fruitvale before moving to her new home. “I wanted to get back here and this has given me the chance.” The ladies are two of the first residents of Invermere’s new residence for seniors. So far they have really enjoyed their new place. Carrie says the staff is “wonderful.” And Vernita is really pleased with the food. “I’m well satisfied when I finish a meal,” she says, with a hint of the accent she brought from England when she came to Canada in 1948. Upon entering the building one is struck immediately by the vast dining room. It is a common area where residents can come together - for a meal or simply to chat. The large building is tastefully decorated. Old photographs are hung

on walls painted in warm earth tones. The halls are wide with small nooks with comfortable chairs for reading placed every so often. “They have chairs down the halls so you can collapse on them if need be,” says Mrs. Lynde jokingly. Each floor features laundry, television and activity rooms. The second floor boasts a full-fledged hair salon something manager Karen Shand says is common in seniors’ facilities these days. She says 250 to 300 visitors came through during the villiage open house held this past Saturday. The young-looking staff and the scent of new carpet that lingers in the air lend the building a sense of newness. Ms. Shand says since the building started accepting residents in April, almost all of the rooms have been rented but some one-bedroom and studio suites are still available. Endre Lillejord owns the Columbia Garden Villiage and four other seniors residences in the Kootenays. He says before the facility opened, seniors had to go out of the valley for the kind of service the village offers. “We felt there was a market here,” he says. Carrie Johnson agrees. “The valley certainly did need a place like this.”

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No cell phones while driving Staﬀ who work for the Regional District of East Kootenay will no longer be allowed to use their cell phones while driving. A new policy says that employees must pull over and park before calls are placed. If the phone rings while an employee is driving, the call must be

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R.K. Heli-Ski fights Jumbo R.K. Heli-Ski Panorama Inc. (R.K.) has filed a petition under the B.C. judicial review procedure act seeking various declarations and an order quashing the Environmental Assessment Certificate issued last October for the Jumbo Glacier Resort development project in the East Kootenay. The petition alleges that the assessment report filed in respect of

June 17, 2005 the Jumbo project and upon which the ministers relied in issuing the Environmental Assessment Certificate is flawed, as it did not fairly detail the damage that will occur to R.K.’s business if the Jumbo project proceeds. The issuance of the Environmental Assessment Certificate last year meant that Jumbo Glacier Resort passed the first hurdle in gaining overlapping tenure rights to the Jumbo Valley and Farnham Glacier areas, with the ability to operate in territory now used by original tenure holder, R.K.

‘Don’t drink the water’

By Pioneer Staﬀ

Fifteen property-owners at CastleRock Estates have been issued a boil-water advisory by the District of Invermere. The notices asking people to boil their drinking water were posted at both entrances to the subdivision and hand-delivered to the doors of all properties that have received an occupancy permit. Not all 15 properties are occupied yet, according to the Director of Municipal Works Brian Nickurak. Mr. Nickurak said the advisory is

a precaution only since the water samples taken by district staﬀ do not meet the required disinfection levels. The samples are being taken at the highest elevation where the new townhouses have been constructed. Water for the subdivision comes from a water line installed by the developers and connected to the town’s main water line, which draws water from Paddy Ryan Lakes. Mr. Nickurak said it is expected the developers will be able to meet the town’s standards once they have installed permanent pumps at their booster station.

Development updates Grizzly Ridge goes ahead

Grizzly Ridge Properties just south of Invermere’s town limits has been granted an application to remove 675 acres from the Agricultural Land Reserve in order to build 600-plus recreational and residential homes. In a June 1st letter to developer Mark Himmelspach of Calgary, the provincial Agricultural Land Commission said the application was being approved “on the grounds of the site’s limited agricultural potential and the opinion that its development for recreational and residential homes would take similar pressure oﬀ other agricultural land in the area.”

HOPE You Gave More Hope Over $70,000 Raised

The Canadian Cancer Society would like to extend heartfelt thanks to all participants, volunteers and supporters in the Windermere Relay for Life. We would love to list all of you, but there isn’t enough newsprint. Thanks!

The Regional District of East Kootenay is not supporting an application by Firlands Ranch located on Westside Road near Radium to withdraw one seven-acre parcel from the Agricultural Land Reserve. The owners had requested the subdivision in order to sell the proposed lot and help sustain Firlands Ranch as a ranching entity. However, directors refused to support the application due to the steep slope of the lot and the board’s aim to reduce the “fragmentation of parcels” on Westside.

Seel application deferred

An application by Seel Forest Products to subdivide about seven Panorama Acres Ltd. has now been acres of land from a large parcel to granted a partial exclusion of property provide residence for a relative has from the Agricultural Land Reserve. been deferred. The Regional District The application was made to take 225 directors said the request would create acres out of the agricultural reserve urban sprawl in the area, but director south and east of the crossroads for a Klara Trescher asked that another algolf course resort and residential de- ternative be considered. velopment.

Golf course moves closer

Elkhorn in the works

You Renewed Our

Firlands turned down

Well variance pending

The Regional District of East Kootenay is concerned about placing residential development too close to the Columbia Valley Landﬁll. Hans Leverkus, owner of Elkhorn Ranch, has agreed to provide a greater setback from the landﬁll and is working with planners on several other issues. The Agricultural Land Commission has already approved exclusion of the property from the agricultural land reserve. One letter was received from a neighbor objecting to the exclusion.

An application by three landowners for a variance permit has been made to the regional district regarding their proposed subdivision near Larch Point south of Invermere. Owners Glen Thomsen, Bob and Lorraine Campsall, and Lakeland Contracting wish to subdivide a 15-acre parcel of land. Subdivision requires each new parcel have its own well but the owners are requesting that three wells be located on one property. The matter will be referred to adjacent owners for comment.

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The Upper Columbia Pioneer • 5

June 17, 2005

Relay raises $70,000 for cancer research kept the audience’s attention while about 30 walkers circled the track at any given time. Jackie Wagner, 10, followed through on an earlier pledge to cut her long blonde locks to raise money for the relay. Miss Wagner, who lost her young cousin Avery Hanwell to cancer last year, gathered about $500 in donations before the event. Sitting inside the big tent, Jackie was surrounded by onlookers as she prepared to have her hair cut. A look of suspense covered her face Cancer survivors Crisanna McLeod and Gladys Bradshaw lead the way. as she awaited her cut. A moment later the suspenseful look was replaced by a By Adrian Bergles broad smile as Jackie’s hair was held up and a loud Pioneer Staﬀ cheer went up through the crowd. Many of Jackie’s friends came forward with big hugs for their new Cancer never sleeps. That was the motivation behind the third an- hero. Ronald Joseph, a young participant from Crannual Windermere Relay for Life fund-raising event held last Saturday night. Hundreds of supporters brook, pulled a move just as fearless as Jackie’s. Mr. went without sleep, all in the name of cancer re- Joseph, whose afro hairdo made him stand out in the crowd, was approached during the evening by event search. By raising just over $70,000 for cancer research, organizers and asked if he’d cut his hair if $1000 organizers set a new record and exceeded their goal was pledged. When the news was announced to the crowd money was raised in an auction-like fashion. of $60,000. Last year’s event raised $44,000. The relay went from 8 p.m. on Saturday to 8 Within ten minutes $1000 had been raised and Mr. a.m. Sunday at David Thompson Secondary School. Joseph’s long curly brown hair lay on the ground. After the sun had gone down, another of the Participants were divided into 26 sleep-deprived evening’s highlights, the luminary ceremony began. teams. Every team member took turns walking or Earlier hundreds of white paper bags containing a running around the track. Large tents were set up to house the high candle, had been placed around the track in tribute school’s band with chairs for the audience. As well, to those who had struggled with or died from caneach team brought a large tent of their own to keep cer. At about 11 p.m. the candles were lit, creating out of the rain, which thankfully didn’t come, and a warm glow around the track. Some of the small to take a bit of rest during the long night ahead. After cancer survivor Gladys Bradshaw ad- memorials attracted mourners who were still coping dressed the audience, the event began with the sur- with the loss of a loved one. The relay continued through the night and endvivor’s lap. Dressed in yellow, cancer survivors from ed with a breakfast for participants at 7 a.m. and the area were led around the track by a bagpiper. Throughout the night various acts including na- closing ceremonies at eight a.m. Sunday. The ﬁrst relay for life was held in Tacoma, Washtive dancers, musicians and even three belly dancers ington in 1985. Today Relay For Life is held in 10 from Calgary were brought in. The entertainment countries worldwide.

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June 17, 2005

PERSPECTIVE Rising house Historical Lens prices carry social costs

By Elinor Florence Pioneer Publisher Skyrocketing real estate in the Upper Columbia has some serious social implications. It helps those who plan to sell their homes and move away, and it hurts people who had planned to stay here for the rest of their lives. As the value of houses rises, so do the taxes. For those homeowners on a fixed income or a modest budget, the increased assessment will drive them over the edge of affordability. Since it is unlikely they can buy another house they will be forced to sell up and move out of the valley. Even worse, the cost of real estate is preventing people from moving here, especially families and young people with their most productive years ahead of them. That will create an increasingly-older population with corresponding changes in our community, including a decline in school enrollment and a rise in health care costs. Last week the regional district’s board of directors discussed whether to increase its financial support to help pay for costly renovations to the Cranbrook hospital. The mayor of Fernie, which is experiencing similar growth in real estate, voted against that increase, saying residents there have “hit the wall” in terms of property taxes. “We have people leaving Fernie not because they can’t access health care, but because they can no longer live in the same homes they have lived in for 50 years,” he said. Invermere mayor Mark Shmigelsky, who voted for the hospital increase, nevertheless told directors that the most recent tax hike was very emotional. “I’ve had people calling me in tears,” he said. The issue of rapid growth doesn’t always break down along the predictable lines of locals versus outsiders. Some long-time resident property-owners welcome the rising real estate prices. They will either take the money and move to a smaller community, or leave their children a nice inheritance. And some of the most outspoken opponents to development are those who have moved here to enjoy small-town life and want to see the character of the community preserved. Those opposed to rapid growth are feeling frustrated and helpless in the face of what seems to be an unstoppable juggernaut of development. Their only hope now is that our elected officials, who are the gatekeepers of the community, will take time to consider carefully the social and environmental implications of their decisions and not merely the financial.

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So you think it’s raining now - This photograph of Athalmer taken in June 1933 shows the wetlands overﬂowing their banks and creating a hazard for the single driver brave enough to venture through the ﬂooded streets. Photo from Ede Family Collection

Canal Flats principal proud and his wife were a bit concerned when our kids showed up as they were looking forward When we went on our swim day at Fair- to having a quiet, relaxing time in the hot pool. mont Hot Springs, I spoke with the lifeguards They were ready to leave when our kids got in who mentioned how enjoyable it was to have the water. our school in the pool. They were pleasantly surprised by how All the safety rules were followed, even the our kids did not interfere in their space, be“no ﬂips oﬀ the diving board.” Our kids be- haved so well and were able to be so respectful haved themselves so well, always walking, us- with everyone. The couple was still in the pool ing quiet voices, sharing the pool with paying when we left and told me that they very much guests, and being model citizens. The lifeguard enjoyed this positive experience and that they mentioned that we could return any time and had totally misjudged our children. they would be most happy to have us. (This offer is not necessarily made to all students). Bob Gilchrist, Principal A paying guest asked us if I were the prin- Martin Morigeau School, Canal Flats cipal and I told him yes. He remarked that he Dear Editor:

Thanks to the council that cares did the improvements that were required to ensure those of us with disabilities could access the gazebo and the surrounding beach area safely and easily. We plan on making a lot of trips to this beach this summer and are very happy it is so well-maintained and accessible to us all. It is nice to have a council that truly listens and cares about those in their community. Thank you!!!

Dear Editor:

Recently we sent a letter to the Invermere District Council with some idea that we felt would help improve the wheelchair access at Kinsmen Beach. We would like to applaud the council for responding to our letter of request for improved access so quickly. Mark Shmigelsky called us and after a short meeting at the beach the council and the District maintenance crew The Residents of Columbia House

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June 17, 2005

Valley now being served by nine doctors

By Elinor Florence Pioneer Staﬀ

Within a few months there will be nine fulltime doctors practicing in Invermere, according to Francois Louw, and he’s hoping to attract at least one more doctor to the community to work out of the new medical clinic. Dr. Louw is one of four partners who are building the new Chisel Peak Medical Centre across from IGA. The others are Michael Walsh, Theresa Ross and newcomer Chris Gooch. Remaining at the Duthie Clinic on main street will be Ian White, Shannon Page, and Mike Magier, who moved here from Washington state last fall. John Rose is planning to start his own practice, and Maria Dibb operates her clinic towards the far end of main street. Another two doctors live here and work parttime as locums: Colleen Matham, who has a twoyear-old daughter at home; and Pat Kavanagh, who is semi-retired.

The new medical centre will see 5000 square feet on the upper floor occupied by five medical offices including room for one more physician, plus eight examination rooms and another room for minor surgical procedures. Sharing the upper floor will be the centre’s anchor tenant, Pharmasave. “We’ll have more space and a modern layout,” said Dr. Louw. There will be a “paperless” office with all medical records kept electronically. And for the comfort of patients, there will be a television in the waiting room. The lower floor will feature 5000 square feet on the daylight side facing south, and another 4000 feet underground on the north side. Currently no tenants have been secured, but there has been interest from various health care providers. Construction has now begun on the project by the general contractor, Cormode and Dickson out of Calgary. The building will be finished by the end of December and doctors will begin working out of the new centre in mid-January.

Shannon joins The Pioneer Shannon Cross has joined The Pioneer’s staff as office assistant. She will be the first person you see when you come through the doors of our office, located on 8th Avenue down the street from Peppi’s Pizzeria. Shannon moved to the valley in April with her husband Neil, the new head of the local RCMP detachment; and children Dylan, 11 and Rachel, 9. Born and raised in Regina, Shannon and Neil moved to Dawson Creek for 11 years and then spent almost three years in Salmo before moving here. Shannon will answer the telephone, take your classifieds and help with the daily running of the business. Welcome to the valley, Shannon!

Resident Care/Home Support (RCHS) Attendant Starts January 2006 This 25 week program provides students with the ability to provide personal care to individuals in long-term and extended care facilities, or in their homes. Enrolment is limited to 8 seats on a ﬁrst come, ﬁrst served basis. Admissions packages are available NOW at COTR Invermere Campus. Dates: January 9 - June 30

Resident Care/Home Support Access Starts September 2005 Designed for students wishing to enrol in the RCHS Attendant program who do not currently meet the academic program entrance requirements. Students will work on completing English 80, Math 82, and Science 70.

Resident Construction Framing Technician Starts January 2006 This 40 week program involves 8-10 weeks of in-class study followed by 30 weeks of on site instruction and construction of a residential building. Students will receive Year One technical credit towards their carpentry apprenticeship training as well as a college certiﬁcate. Dates: January 3 - October 6, 2006 College of the Rockies Invermere Campus CALL 342.3210 for more information

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The Pioneer is pleased to begin this new weekly feature called Out and About for coming events around the valley. Please call 341-6299 or Email upioneer@telus.net with your events. • Every Friday - Station Pub’s Sentimental Journey through music, call 342-8346 for info. • Every Monday - Karaoke, Copper City Saloon. • Every Wednesday- Archery, 7 p.m., Lake Lillian, $2. • Every Wednesday - Moms and Tots, Valley Connections, 625- 4th Street, Invermere, call 342-4242 for info. • Every Sunday - Crib games, 2-4 p.m. at Brisco Community Hall, Dorney Road at Highway 95. Refreshments served. • Invermere Health Care Auxiliary Thrift Shop, 7th Avenue, Invermere has summer hours. Thursdays, 10am to 4pm and Friday/Saturdays, 11am to 5pm. Come on in - there is a variety of clothing, housewares and linens for sale at great prices! Donations of items also gratefully accepted. Note that we cannot accept donations of baby cribs, car seats, etc. (due to insurance requirements), or large furniture items (due to lack of storage space and inability to lift the items). Money raised at the Thrift Shop is WELL SPENT within the community! • Wannabee Art Exhibition, at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. June 15, 16, 17, 18

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• 7:30 p.m. Fever Pitch plays at the Toby Theatre. Friday, June 17 • Royal Canadian Legion Branch #71 Ladies Auxiliary, Chicken Cordon Bleu Dinner, 7pm at the Royal Canadian Legion Invermere. Cost $12/person. Tickets must be purchased in advance (by June 15). Contact Edna, 342-6126 or Tammie 347-9937. • Bull Riding in the Rockies presented by Columbia Valley Rockies. Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena, 7:30pm. Professional Bullriders, Bull Riding in the Rockies Queen, Mutton Bustinʼ for Kids and more! Beef, Beans & Biscuit $6/plate. $15 students/seniors, $23 adults, kids 5 & under free. Tickets available at Home Hardware, D.R. Sports, Daveʼs Book Bar, Brisco General Store, Radio Shack, Mountainside Market and Fairmont Bigway Foods. Sponsored by

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Fairmont chefs worked their way across the west

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June 17, 2005 Resort’s consulting chefs. In addition to designing menus and training staff, they also work together at the Atrium Watching the maple-leaf adorned and the Trophy dining room at Mounplanes land at the Vienna airport tainside Golf Course. where they worked, young chef Heinz This year marks Heinz Kattenfeld’s Kattenfeld and his chambermaid wife fiftieth anniversary in the chef ’s trade. Johanna dreamed of coming to Canada. Roasted Red Peppers “If you work as hard there as you do here, you’ll do very well,” their Ingredients: friends told them. 4 red peppers In 1968 they arrived in Edmonsalt ton and Heinz began working for the chopped basil leaves princely sum of $1.73 per hour. With 1 eggplant, peeled a job at the MacDonald Hotel, things 2 tblsp flour began to look up. 6 cups vegetable oil A move to Saskatoon followed 300g goat cheese and they made Saskatchewan their 1⁄2 cup chopped parsley home for four years until Heinz was 4 tsp pesto offered the chef ’s position at a large, 1tblsp balsamic vinegar new Sheraton hotel in Winnipeg. 3 tblsp olive oil With their two young sons in tow they 1 lb arugula moved to the city that would become 16 black olives their home for many years. Heinz and Johanna worked hard Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F during their Winnipeg years and in Roast whole peppers in top of oven time they became restaurateurs. BeRemove, cool, remove skin from pepginning in the early nineteen-seventies pers. they opened a series of well-regarded Slit pepper on one side and unroll, restaurants, starting with Victor’s. discarding seeds, etc. Heinz took care of the kitchen end of things and Johanna managed the Lay peppers flat, sprinkle with salt and front end of the restaurants. Amici, basil leaves. their flagship establishment, opened in 1986, has long been considered one Slit egg-plant lengthwise into 8 pieces, of Winnipeg’s best restaurants and is dust with flour and fry in vegetable still ranked among the top forty resoil. Allow to cool. taurants in Canada. In 2000, the Winnipeg Free Press declared Heinz, Divide cheese in four and roll into Restaurateur of the Year and called sausage shape. Tavern in the Park, the couple’s newest Roll cheese in chopped parsley. venture, the most outstanding restaurant of 1999. Lay 2 strips of egg-plant end to end in Heinz and Johanna began vathe middle of pepper strip. cationing in Fairmont in 1973 and bought a home there fourteen years Place cheese across middle of egg-plant ago. Two years ago they retired there, and roll up. but in short order found that they both missed working in the restaurant Wrap in plastic and chill one hour. business. Heinz began working parttime at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Slice into one inch sections, drizzle and soon Johanna joined him in the with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. kitchen. Garnish with arugula and olives and These days, after a very short reserve. tirement, Heinz and Johanna are the By Dave Sutherland Pioneer Staff

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June 17, 2005

Panorama accident cuts power line By Adrian Bergles Pioneer Staff A single-vehicle accident on Toby Creek Road left 245 homes and businesses without power for about three hours last Friday. The accident happened at around 1:40 pm about one kilometre down from Panorama after a 20-yearold Invermere man, who was not identified, drove off the road. Police, fire and ambulance services were all called to the scene. The young man was fumbling with the CD player in his truck when he and a male passenger went over the bank and slammed into a wooden power pole. Fortunately the driver and passenger, who both suffered minor injuries in the crash, managed to escape the wreck. “They were really lucky,” says Invermere’s deputy

fire chief Doug Schick. “If they’d missed the power pole they’d have ended up in the Toby Creek.” The impact caused two of the three power lines suspended by the pole to come off their insulators - the pinecone-like bits that hold the wires. The live wires then came to rest on the pole’s crossmember - the wooden piece that forms a “T” at the top of the pole. When the lines came off their insulators, they came close enough to each other that the high voltage current running through the wires eventually started arcing. The arcing current traveled down through the pole which was wet with rain water. The current then traveled through the truck and into the ground. The current running into the ground necessitated closing the road, says Mr. Shick. “Three of our guys started feeling tingling through their feet,” he says.

The current caused some paint cans in the truck’s box to catch fire. The cans had broken open during the accident. Eventually the flames engulfed the truck. “It was going pretty good,” Mr. Shick says of the fire. It took about 20 minutes for the arcing power to burn through the insulation on the lines and create a constant spark. The spark caused a second fire high up on the pole. The burning wires broke the circuit and caused the power outage. BC Hydro crews were called to the scene where they grounded the wires, ending the electrical scare. The fires were extinguished and the road was reopened. Power was not restored until 5:20 pm, said Diane Tammen, a spokesperson for BC Hydro. The damaged pole is badly charred. BC Hydro plans to replace it soon, says Ms. Tammen.

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Mandi Fedrigo, program coordinator for the “Healthy Water, Healthy Communities” Lake Windermere study, said the study would be a stepping stone to managing the watershed in “the Upper Columbia River watershed” not the Columbia Valley as reported. Environment Canada contributed $99,000 to the project, not $90,000. The correct date for the Lloyd Wilder Memorial Tournament at Mountainside Course in Fairmont is August 14. For information call 3423684. The correct date for the Verge for Youth at Windermere Valley Golf Course is July 2nd.

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Like many people who arrive in the valley, Eileen Hudson came for a job. Hired to drive the dairy truck for Peter’s Hill Farm, she traveled by train on New Year’s Eve, 1946. Eileen left Golden early in the morning and endured several stops as the train shunted and stopped at every little place along the way. It was freezing cold on the train and midnight when she finally arrived in Invermere. Soon she met Joe Fuller at a dance at the Invermere Hotel. At the time, Joe had an old car that only went ten miles an hour. They joked that if you fell out of it while it was moving, you wouldn’t have been hurt since you could have run faster. Their first home was on Tenth Avenue, across from the hospital. There were only a few homes in Invermere with electricity and modern plumbing, theirs not being one. The Fullers got their water in summer from an irrigation ditch that ran outside their house, fed from Paddy Ryan Lakes. Cattle roamed free and the Fullers had to watch what was lying around on the ground. In winter Joe would fill a bucket at Invermere Hardware where he worked and put it outside. At quitting time it would be frozen solid and easy to carry home without spillage. Eileen washed the diapers with a bathroom plunger. Joe’s mother, Margaret Walker, was a Columbia Valley Irrigated Fruit emigrant. His father Hugh Fuller came to this valley around 1910. Joe’s parents homesteaded by raising potatoes on a property on Westside Road, and Joe recalls walking to school, located behind where the IGA now stands. He was taught by a young Winn Weir. Eileen

spoke of ‘Witchy’ Weir but hastily added that she never would have called her that to her face. Everybody said that “Doctor” Tripp was the best one for “pulling teeth and babies.” It was widely known that he wasn’t a medical school graduate but he was all there was. During her sixth month of pregnancy he initially froze the wrong side of her mouth but did manage to pull the right tooth. Unfortunately, Eileen swallowed it. Everything came out okay in the end. The couple decided to go with the new man in town, Dr. Williams. On a blustery cold October night in 1949, the young couple walked six blocks down to the Pynelogs hospital to deliver their first baby. Being modern, Dr. Williams believed the father should be in there “suffering with his wife.” Joe declined the offer, as most men did back then. Annoyed, Dr. Williams wouldn’t let him see his family until they had rested, that evening. Sadly, by then the baby had died. The doctor said he didn’t know why and the couple never discovered the reason. “That was the shock of it, he was a big healthylooking baby,” Joe recalls. Joe enlisted near the end of the Second World War and was heading for a ship when news came that the war had ended. Joe found himself fighting, not enemy forces, but Allied sailors and civilians who had run amok in Halifax. After demobilization, Joe worked cleaning irrigation ditches in 1946. He recalls it was good money at thirty cents an hour. Eileen was a stay-at-home mom until her youngest was in high school. Then she worked for Hoffert’s Christmas Tree Farm for six weeks every year. She preferred being outside sorting the cut trees but they found out she had other skills, so they enlisted her as the bookkeeper. They used to tease her that she “liked to go out and play” as soon as the books were done. Joe did a variety of jobs, working for Hecher’s Grocery Store where the Saan is now; as a mill operator at Jack Pine up by Panorama; packing ties at a tie mill; doing carpentry when Mineral King Mine was being built; and at Ronacher’s Lumber Mill in Athalmer. Joe was elected to the very first Village of Invermere council in May 1951 and went on to serve a total of eleven years as councilor. He officially retired from B.C. Hydro in 1988 but continued to do what he really likes, building and renovating, until he turned 75. At 79 and 76, Joe and Eileen continue to hike, garden and spend time with friends and their children: Daryl, Wayne and Audrey (Mantyka) and six grandsons. They now reside in a home overlooking Lake Lillian with majestic views of Mount Nelson.

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June 17, 2005

Second Homes

Lake Windermere Disrtict Lions Club

Annual Charity Golf Tournament

GOLF WITH THE LAKE WINDERMERE LIONS at COPPER POINT July 11th, 2005

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$50 plus taxes per player includes cart

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Carol and Jack Marshall, second home-owners in Invermere since 1975. By Adrian Bergles Pioneer Staﬀ Carol and Jack Marshall know about changes in the valley. When they bought their property on Fort Point back in 1975, theirs was the only cabin around. Since that time they’ve seen a whole neighbourhood spring up around them. Not that they mind. The Marshalls enjoy an expansive swath of land that stretches over 300 feet from Second Avenue all the way down to the lake. “I love it here, this is where I like to be,” says Carol, whose part-time business in Calgary is planning a huge Christmas gift show. Three years ago the Marshalls took down their original cabin and built a larger house. “The other place was small, plus we always have company and we have this gorgeous property,” Carol said. After 27 years with the old cabin, Carol had become attached. When the time came to remove the old place the Marshalls had it cut into bits, loaded onto ﬂatdeck trailers, and re-assembled on a friend’s property in Findlay Creek. The couple, who’ve been married for 39 years and have three adult boys - Jonas, 34; Paul, 32; and

Luke 29 - spends about 100 days each year in Invermere, says Carol, who likes to keep track of such things. The family also spends Christmas here. “This is the only place Santa came when our kids were little,” Carol says. Their home in the valley allows the Marshalls to get away from their life in the city and pursue their hobbies. The couple enjoys golﬁng together and Carol likes getting her hands dirty in the garden. The couple is also active with the Columbia Valley Arts Council. The Marshalls will be hosting a family reunion here in July and have plans to rent the Pynelogs Cultural Centre for one evening. The valley is a chance for Jack to get away from his busy law practice. “If I stay in the city the temptation is to go to the oﬃce, but here you can avoid it,” says Jack. The Marshalls love the valley but have no plans to move out here full-time. “I wouldn’t want to live here full-time because it would ruin the specialty,” says Carol.

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A Time for Charity MAJOR GRANTS TO DATE: Literacy Windermere Valley Literacy Early childhood language development

Columbia Basin Alliance Canal Flats family literacy program and community library

Youth

Environment Friends of the Columbia Wetlands Information kiosk

Wings over the Rockies - for kids. Children’s festival, radio equipment and wild voices

Friends of Kootenay National Park Bear awareness program

Invermere Public Library

Land Conservancy of British Columbia

Preschool “Story-time” program

Botanical garden

Village of Canal Flats

District of Invermere

Headwaters baseline data study

Playground at Kinsmen Beach

Big Brothers and Sisters

Edgewater Improvement District Park bench program

Support for group activities

Arts

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June 28, 2005 at 7 pm

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Columbia Valley Arts Council

Pine Room, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort

Windermere District Historical Society

Sunday, June 26th 2005 2 - 3 p.m.

“Giving together we all improve”

Chamber of Commerce Lions Hall.

Columbia Valley Community Foundation is an endowment, charitable, organization dedicated to enhancing the valley way of life for all of us.

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Sports Brisco Recreation Committee Fencing

Directory, renovations and Canal Flats Recreation upgrades

Storage room for artifacts

Safety Fairmont Fire Department

Commission Ball diamond enhancement

Columbia Valley Gymnastics Equipment purchase

Cardiac monitoring equip- Village of Radium ment, carbon dioxide de- Kids summer exploring tector and airbag restraint via voyageur canoe

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June 17, 2005

Boot Camp buddies make it better By Kathi Degenhardt Special to The Pioneer Soon after moving to Invermere in February, I decided to get into shape. The Valley Fitness Center provided just what I needed to shift into gear. The Oprah’s Boot Camp contest was a six-week regimen adapted by Fitness Center manager Roslyn Pruitt and former manager Jeanette Riches, from a program featured in Oprah Winfrey’s O magazine. The Boot Camp consisted chieﬂy of two parts: an eating plan, which called for the elimination of white sugar and processed ﬂour; and a grueling work-out schedule. When I saw the Fitness Center’s ad in The Pioneer, I signed up immediately. Soon after, I received a message from the gym telling me to be there on Monday, April 11, at 7:00. Being a competitive person, I was there, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed at 7 a.m, only to be told that the orientation was actually taking place at 7 p.m. I returned in the evening and found, to my delight, that there were other women there. In fact, about 30 people had signed up. I hoped that the boot camp would provide the kick-start I

honestly say that The Valley Fitness Centre is a step above and a step beyond. This a non-profit society that has been operating for around twenty years. I believe the Valley Fitness Center works at a higher level than any other gym I have ever visited. The staff is friendly and informative. The instructors are all motivating and supportive. If you’ve ever been afraid to go to the gym, fear no more. It doesn’t matter who you are or where you are starting from, if your goal is to attain a higher level of fitness, the Valley Fitness Center is the place for you. At the end of the contest I was down some pounds and a lot of inches. I had completed phase one of my personal fitness challenge. According to Left to right (back): Colleen O’Connor, Jeanette Riches, Colleen Wagner, Christie Roslyn, the boot camp had produced Arrowsmith, Carla Plotnikoff, Carly Lillies, Eva Hillary. better results than any program she Left to right (front): Roslyn Pruitt, Marianne Hollingsworth, Donna Jefferson, had been involved with in 20 years. Kathi Degenhardt, Lisa Ede. I still have a long way to go to needed to get into shape. went to the gym there was someone complete my fitness plan, but I know It did, and not just for me. The else sweating along with me, aspiring that as I work through and complete other women in the program can at- (and perspiring ) to the same goal. We my goals, the Fitness Center will be test to that. Everyone worked their were like a team and very supportive there with me every step of the way. And for those of you who are inbutts off through the eight workouts of one another. a week plan. There was a feeling of Being from the city and having terested, another Oprah’s Boot Camp camaraderie among us. Whenever I been to a few different gyms, I can will begin on June 27th.

The Upper Columbia Pioneer • 13

June 17, 2005

Te Papa Nui one year old By Pioneer Staﬀ

POTHOLE PARK GETS PRETTIER The Windermere Valley Lions Club members turned out to help with maintenance of new trees planted around Pothole Park near the bronze statue of David Thompson and Charlotte Small. From left to right: Sandra Howard, landscaper; Ray Brydon, Leo Kienitz, Al Lynch and Herman Anders, all of them Lions. Memorial trees are available for a donation, each bearing a plaque. Costs of the rejuvenation of Pothole Park are being shared among the Lions Club, AG Foods and the District of Invermere.

When people walk through the door of Te Papa Nui, their reaction is: “Wow!” The metal-sided building in Invermere’s Industrial Park is the last place they expect to see a huge space ﬁlled with gorgeous antique furniture from around the world. “It always delights me when people come in expecting a small place and they’re just overwhelmed by how much we have,” says Elizabeth Klein, who owns the store with husband Joe. Te Papa Nui (meaning “my big place” in Maori), is one year old this weekend. Business has been building over the past year as word-of-mouth draws locals and visitors. Although the store is a little out of the way, antique lovers are not to be deterred when it comes to tracking down a new source. Many visitors have their purchases shipped, while others purchase the smaller items that they can pack home by themselves. “We want to thank everybody who have made our ﬁrst year a success, both locals and other customers from outside the valley,” says Elizabeth. If you still haven’t made a trip down to Athalmer, drop in this weekend. There will be free birthday cake for anyone who visits Friday, Saturday and Monday from 10 to 5, and Sunday from 11 to 5. As well, anyone who makes a purchase will have their names put into a draw for a daily door prize.

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June 17, 2005

The Bass

By Lindsay Dakin, Grade 11 Short Story, First Prize Winner

It was magic in my hands. The most stunningly beautiful thing ever to have been in my possession. I knew not where to begin. Dumb to our clumsy language of words, things such as these articulate better with raw sound. I ached to release these intangibles from myself, and from this instrument, but felt overrun by its great shadow. It lit in me a spark that I intended to fuel. I retreated to my room; it had to start off right. Each move must be carefully contemplated so as not to offend the parties involved, or create bad first impressions. We would have to carry out our first interactions in isolation, mono a mono, free of exterior influence. I addressed her, taking her in my hands, and stroking the sleek crimson finish. Bringing her close to me I settled her frame into mine, laying my eager fingers on her virgin strings. Hands poised - anticipation at its climax- I relished their coolness against my skin.

This was surely a match fashioned by the gods. Calm washed over me and I was sure my life was about to begin in mere seconds. I was ready. I wasn’t ready. Like a swarm of angry locusts the buzz of steel on the fret board assaulted my senses. Walking my left hand as carefully as possible over the rosewood, I had created something far more frightening than the rich tones I had fore-heard. Bewildered: I made a second attempt. Alas, there was no change and I knew not how to respond. Betrayal. The possibility of skin deep beauty shook me through to my bones; panic struck. My fingers began tripping and falling. I struggled to produce a sound to calm my nerves. All ventures fell short and I was left jolted. Fury: I was useless, incompetent, a failure. I would never have the strength or the skill to bring her into the spotlight where she would glow from the light bound within her. My disappointment filling me, my dreams melted into puddles on the floor and disappeared down gutters of despair.

Outwardly indifferent, I emerged into the hall. My brothers descended savagely upon me and I consented to let them visit with her but only if they used their best manners. They couldn’t do worse than I had done. Throughout the next day my mind was plagued with plans to make better on my pitiful first attempts. That’s all they were, I reassured myself, attempts. There is an infinity more where that came from, and after all, what’s pleasure without a little pain. Passion is fickle with rage such a close bedfellow. Hate I knew not to be the enemy, but indifference. As long as her seductive allure lingered in my thoughts, hope for greatness remained. Upon returning to her the next afternoon I was reminded of all that there lay to be attained. The sweat, blood and tears would come yet, and their child would hold within it a powerful grace. The beauty would surface somehow. In the end, my battle scars would give me character and strengthen my will. The pain would feed our bond as it grew to towering heights, one to endure a lifetime. In the calm of the evening we sat. Tentative as could be I wooed her to sing for me, then over my tenderness peered her low velvety voice in its true

splendor. As we sat, peacefully together, my father entered the room with a knock, a silver disk in his hand. “Listen to this,” he said with a smirk and a nod. “It’s some Pink Floyd. This lick shouldn’t be too bad for you.” Anxious, I hung in expectation as jangling guitar tones fluttered through the speakers. Then came the low gentle hum I had pained in attempts to create. Its simple slides and carefully placed notes washed soothingly over me. Without knowing it I reached out to touch them. The first was found quickly. The second took slightly longer, yet surely the sounds began to run together, their seemingly effortless motion intoxicating. Flowing from my fingertips was something from far deeper. Despite the grace that my digits lacked, the weight was lifting; the deep vibrations unearthing something within my chest. As I continued to grapple with the sounds possessing me, learning their intricacies, revealing their intimacies, I came to revel in the struggle. Within the challenge lay satisfaction. This simple truth exposed I would lose myself in the fight over and over again.

Writing and art winners There are some very artistic kids in our community. David Thompson Secondary School recently held a contest for writing and art. Each student in ﬁrst place won $100 and the others received gift certiﬁcates from local businesses. There were 55 entries overall and an awards night at the Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Following are the winners: Short Story Category 1st Sr. - Danielle Rice, Gr. 11. 2nd Sr. - Danielle Collin, Gr. 11 Honourable Mention, Sr. - Storm Blakley, Gr. 12 1st Jr. - Emma Milligen, Gr. 9 Honourable Mention, Jr. - Chantel Metheral, Gr. 9 Left to Right (back row): Zane Koss, Margot Penner, Linnea Halverson, Danielle Collin, Danielle Rice. Left to Right (front row): Rahel Furger, Lindsay Dakin, Leah Shoemaker and Emma Milligen.

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Mountain Mosaic Festival of Arts

The Coils of Gold will perform in the evening. To launch their latest dream, a state-of-theart performing arts centre to be built adjacent to Pynelogs, Columbia Valley Arts Council proudly presents its ﬁrst annual Mountain Mosaic Columbia Valley Festival of Arts. This festival, to be a major annual fund-raising function, will be held at the historic cultural centre and its surrounding lush lawn areas, bringing residents and visitors together to celebrate art, music and the advent of summer. The vision is that the Mountain Mosaic Columbia Valley Festival of Arts will be widely respected and recognized as a “have-to-be-there summer event” - just as the Wine Festival is to the Okanagan Valley. The 2005 Mountain Mosaic Columbia Valley Festival of Arts will take place on Saturday, July 2 from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Pynelogs Cultural

Centre, with a special evening “Art and Appies” event from 7:30 to 11 p.m. The afternoon festival events focus on family and promote local artists and musicians. The event will include live music, food kiosks, artisan booths, artist demonstrations, children’s activities and workshops, clowns and a silent auction featuring the work of local artists and artisans. The adult-only “Appies and Arts” evening features scrumptious tapas by acclaimed caterer Anne Riches, complemented by Tinhorn Creek Estate wines, a live art auction highlighting talented regional artists, a decadent chocolate dessert ﬁnale, and dancing on the deck to the Coils of Gold. This will be an exceptional event, with only 110 tickets available, which must be purchased in advance for $75 per person at Stobers or Dave’s Book Bar or call (250) 342-4423 to reserve. Featured musicians on stage will be: • Deb Ede/Kurt Reichel and Friends • Coils of Gold French Horn Quartet (four guest musicians from the Okanagan Symphony) • Elijah Beingessner (11-year old, ragtime piano and vocal protégé) • The Elemental Tour group (Canadian blues/ folk musicians on a cross-Canada tour) • The O’Sullivans (our own local, lively Celtic crew) • John Cronin and Friends (more local talent) Our major sponsors to date are: Tinhorn Creek Vineyards Ltd., Copper Point Golf Club, Westjet Airlines and Paramount Resources Ltd.

The Prayers of the People By Danielle Rice Grade 11 First Prize, Poetry “Bless them, O God, And those we name now Either aloud Or in the silence of our hearts.” Murmured whispers of names Sam. Nicholas Clark. Karen Sandell. The rustle of paper. The distant laughter of children. A car alarm, set oﬀ by a passing cat. Sounds fade. A birdcall, Then the only noise is breathing.

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June 17, 2005

Tee Time With Michelle

By Michelle Taylor Invermere So how good are you? The amazing thing about the game of golf that really separates it from other sports, is that the playing field is always changing. Every course is different offering new challenges both physically and mentally. Length of course, elevation changes, doglegs, hazards and speed of the greens are just some of the el-

ements that are unique to each hole and to each course. So when determining your golfing ability, how can you possibly know how good or not-so-good you are when the courses vary so much in difficulty? Your score alone will not be a fair estimate of your potential. For example, shooting 90 on a relatively easy course may have been a satisfactory game for you, but shooting 94 on a very challenging course may have been a great day. National golf organizations have established a rating system for golfers to determine their playing ability. The term handicap index is a numerical measure of a player’s skilfulness. The lower the number, the better the player. For example, a player with an index of 20.5 will generally shoot about 20 to 21 strokes over par. Contrary to what many people believe, a handicap index is not an average of scores but rather an estimate of what the golfer might shoot on his or her best days. This seems simple enough but it is only part of the equation as every course has different challenges. That’s

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Spur Valley Greens

Spur Valley Greens is known for its soft rolling terrain and a mixture of challenging and easy holes. Located about 18 kilometres north of Radium on Highway 95, the course opened in July 1997. Although popular to many local golfers, it has been rumoured that the Spur Valley course once attracted such political ﬁgureheads as American presidents. It was a busy Saturday afternoon at the course when the announcer stated on the intercom “to the tee Nixon, on deck Bush, in the hole Clinton.” Al-

though the names were in fact just a freaky coincidence, it certainly raised a few eyebrows from players on the course. Spur Valley Greens is a nine-hole mid-length course that features 4-par threes, 4-par fours and 1-par ﬁve. The close proximity of greens to tees makes it a very walkable course that can be played in less than two hours most days. The course also has a cliﬀside driving range where players can warm up by hitting into a range 100-feet below. “You can really see the ball soar,” says head professional Craig Millar. There is a practice green and a chipping/pitching area with a large

bunker currently under construction. The practice facility is hoped to be complete sometime this season. The teaching staﬀ consists of Canadian Professional Golf Association pros Edwin MacDonald and Craig Millar. There is future development on the site of about 300 acres. This is set aside for residential housing and a community centre. Developers are waiting for zone approval. Once everything is a go the course may expand to 18 holes. Upcoming events include a mixed Mr. and Mrs. Tournament on July 17th and a Ladies’ Medalist Individual Stroke Play on August 29th. During July 9th to 16th the course promotes its annual kid-friendly week.

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Adult players are encouraged to take a junior to the course to play any time during the week. “All children 17 years of age and younger play for free when accompanied by an adult. They can play anytime as there are no tee time restrictions,” says Mr. Millar. Last year Spur Valley Greens had over 100 children come out to play. So if you are looking for an aﬀordable, fun course that features mountain views without the mountain climbs, look no further than Spur Valley Greens. For Father’s Day specials this weekend and bookings anytime, call 3476500 or visit www.spurvalley.com.

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The Green Zone By Harold Hazelaar Invermere, BC The weather was fantastic! There was only a slight breeze coming in off of the lake. I was feeling very confident as I hit a couple of balls at the practice range. Eventually I made my way up to the first tee. I did a few more stretches and practice swings before lining up for the first drive. This is how it all went from the blue tees: 1st hole: Driver to the left of the sand, seven iron to the green, putt, putt. 2nd hole: Five iron to the fringe, sand wedge, putt. 3rd hole: Driver down the slope, five wood to the 150 marker, six iron stiff, putt. 4th hole: Driver up the middle, five wood to

within 20 yards, lob wedge, putt. 5th hole: Driver pulled left, 4 iron 30 yards short, lob wedge, putt, putt. 6th hole: Driver up the middle, 7 iron to the green, putt. 7th hole: 6 iron to the green, putt. 8th hole: Driver to the gully, pitching wedge, putt, putt. 9th hole: Driver to right rough, 4 iron to 130, 8 iron to the green, putt, putt. 10th hole: Driver over the traps, 5 wood to 25 yards short, lucky chip that held the green, putt. 11th hole: Driver up the middle, 4 iron to the fringe, putt, putt. 12th hole: 5 wood onto the green, putt. 13th hole: Driver halfway between ﬁrst gully and sand trap, 5 wood right of the green, chip, putt, putt. 14th hole: Driver to the right side, 8 iron on the green, putt, putt. 15th hole: 7 iron onto the green, putt, putt. 16th hole: Driver pulled left, 5 iron up the fair-

way, 8 iron onto the fringe, chip, putt. 17th hole: 7 iron on the green, long putt that limped in. 18th hole: Driver towards the rock on the left of fairway, 6 iron onto the green, putt, putt. Oﬀ to the clubhouse for one more beverage and a printed copy of the scorecard. I add MY scores and somehow get a total of 88. Why, then, am I re-living all of Casey’s shots? It never hurts to dream! The Green Zone quote of the week is by Hank Aaron: “It took me seventeen years to get three thousand hits in baseball. I did it in one afternoon on the golf course.”

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June 17, 2005

Please give these kittens a home By Adrian Bergles Pioneer Staff Homes are desperately needed for kittens. Seven homeless kittens have been dropped off at the Invermere Veterinary Hospital in the past 10 days. “We’ve had three litters dropped off and we kind of discourage that but what are you going to do?” asks Tammy Hagen, who works at the hospital. The kittens, all about one month old, were found and brought in by concerned citizens. Usually the only options for those who find kittens are to take them to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Cranbrook, or to find homes for the kittens themselves, says Ms. Hagen. But the Cranbrook SPCA is already full and the problem of unwanted kittens seems to be worse than ever.

“Every time we turn around, there’s someone with a litter,” says Tammy. “We don’t have the heart to turn them away.” The hospital doesn’t usually take strays because of the possibility they could be carrying disease that may infect other animals. But these kittens are healthy, says Ms. Hagen. “It would be a shame to put them down.” Ms. Hagen isn’t sure how many of the kittens were abandoned by uncaring pet owners or were born to wild or feral cats. The root of the problem is animals that aren’t spayed or neutered, says hospital volunteer Judy Koss. She stresses how important it is to have your animal ﬁxed to avoid unwanted puppies and kittens. The hospital has put the kittens on display and are oﬀering the kittens for adoption. Anyone interested in giving the kittens a good home can have them for free.

Tammy Hagen says the vet hospital can’t keep these adorable kittens. Please help!

CAREERS Go for a free swim after work! POOLSIDE CAFE at Radium Hot Springs now hiring part time GONE HOLLYWOOD - Part-time and full time help for the sumclerk/cashier for busy video mer. Competitive wages. Call store, must be energetic and Hal at 347-9376. a good “people person,” able to work nights and weekend SUSHI CHEF wanted. Fax reshifts. Must be bondable. Send sumes to 341-4159. Resume to Box 2800, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0. THE STATION PUB requires a HELNA’S STUBE needs kitchen part-time cook. Please apply in help and full/part time prep person. 342-8346. HELP WANTED

multiple priorities, and can learn new skills quickly. If you are looking for part time work on a casual basis in a challenging work environment, then please submit your resume by June 21 to: Client Services Coordinator, Box 957, Invermere, BC, V0A 1K0. Fax 250-3416809. Email cvec@cyberlink. bc.ca. No Phone Calls Please.

ers license required. Wages are negotiable and DOE. For more information or to apply, fax 342-7263 or drop resume off at Invermere Home Hardware, to the Building Supplies Desk, Attention Mark or John. HEADHUNTING SERVICES for employers available from Columbia Valley’s BC Licensed Employment Agency, Rocky Mountain Training Staffing Services. If you need qualified staff or are a candidate wishing to be considered for mid-level positions, give us a call at 3426011 or 1-888-737-5511. RMT Staffing Services, 1006 7th Avenue, Invermere, BC. Email: rmti@telus.net.

INVERMERE HOME HARDWARE is looking for an Installer to cook. Call 347-0047. COLUMBIA VALLEY EMPLOY- join our busy Install Division at Home Hardware. The individuTHE PIONEER requires a part- MENT CENTRE is seeking a al must have some constructime advertising salesperson. mature and experienced Re- tion experience; skills in all Perfect for retired executive ceptionist to provide casual aspects of construction are an with lots of energy who loves holiday relief to the Client Serasset. Applicant must be able the valley and enjoys meeting vices Coordinator. The ideal to work alone or as part of a people. Call Elinor at 341-6299 candidate has exceptional customer service and com- team with little supervision to for more information. munication skills, can manage complete tasks. Valid BC driv- Looking for hard working, full Rocky Mountain Training Institute

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Part Time ATV Tour Guide for our Evening Wildlife Tour: The successful candidate would be able to work Evenings(5:00pm-8:30pm), independently, without supervision, and have a minimum of Wilderness First Aid. They should also be an experienced observer of wildlife in the back country. Knowledge of local and natural history of the Columbia Valley and the ability to share that knowledge is essential. This position has potential for extra Day Guiding Work and possible winter employment with our Snowmobile Tours. Reservationist/Guest Services: The successful candidate would be able to work Fri/Sat and the occasional afternoon. They must have a professional appearance and manner. This is a fast paced and fun ofﬁce environment and we are looking for someone with excellent organizational, telephone and computer skills to add to our team. There is potential for full time winter employment for the right candidate. Please FAX resume to 250 342 0419 or email info@tobycreekadventures.com

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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.

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IIN 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.

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reappearing in Edgewater the weekend of June 25/26 in Musical Reﬂections. Saturday Masterclasses for voice all day, evening Variety Concert 6pm, admission by donation. Come and enjoy voice, trumpet, dual pianos, Irish dance, and choir. Sunday 9am Musical Canoe Trip from Radium to Edgewater - brunch at Thompson’s Landing, transportation and all included, $44. By Kootenay River Runners, 347-9210. Sunday afternoon at 2pm, Louise Rose Concert - the well-loved singer and pianist plays new Seiler 7 foot grand. Tickets are $25, $20 and $15 for adults, seniors and students. Edgewater Hall has it all - come and enjoy. Columbia Valley Music. 347-9668, 347-9860, or 3463390.

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Kona Stuﬀ Jr. mountain bike. 1 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 4X4 SLT Invermere - older 3 bedroom year, disc brakes, bullet proof. quad cab, fully loaded, trailer home on large lot. $950 per Black trim special. $700. Dano hitch. Take over payments, month. Call 342-5245 or 342- at Moms Upholstery, 3420355. $554/month. 345-6135. 1262. 1996 Plymouth Voyager van. 120,000 km. Runs well, good gas mileage. 3.0L V6, good rubber. $5800 OBO. 342-6157. 1984 Toyota Landcruiser 4X4 runs great, needs body work. $2500. 347-2312. BUSINESS FOR SALE

3 + 1 bedroom 2 bathrooms. Close to all schools. $1200/mth Rockytop Maintenance & Man- Small, successful manufactur- plus utilities and damage deagement and Wallnuts-R-Us ing business supplying whole- posit. As of July 1st. N/S. 342Inc. will be taking calls again sale to retail stores in Southern 3600. for service calls and painting Alberta. Ideal for enterprising jobs after June 21st. We have seamstress. Priced to sell. Call MISC. FOR SALE a new crew. Going strong and 341-6963. back on track! Wallnuts-R-Us Grant’s foods on 8th Avenue, Inc. painting has 25 years exFOR RENT Invermere now has Rocky perience. Ten year guarantee Mountain Buﬀalo in stock. on elastomeric. Phone for more Prospector Motel, Radium. Steaks, roasts and ground bufinformation. 342-0211. Starting at $400/month. Call falo available. 342-7308. 347-9698. Maroon canopy, ﬁts Ford 1997 Pleasant 2 bedroom trailer in short box and newer. $450 Wilmer. Wood heat. No dogs. OBO. 345-6135. Ed and Joyce Rauch celebrated Call 342-6904 for an appointtheir 50th wedding anniverment to view. Magic Chef electric range, sary on June 4, 2005. Married clean, good condition. $150. in the Wilmer Church on June One crappy trailer for rent. 5 pc. luggage set, large and 11, 1955, Ed and Joyce now re$250/month. 345-6135. 1 medium suitcase, 2 sizes side in Williams Lake, BC. They of carry-on bags. 1 garment celebrated with family and hanger. $75. 3 pc. luggage set, friends from around BC, includHOUSE FOR RENT green. $20. 342-6658. ing their great-granddaughter Galena Schoolhouse to rent (4 generations).

HOUSES FOR SALE 14 x 70 Mobile Home. All redone inside and out. Windermere. Must see. Phone 342-9096 or cell 341-8356. SERVICES ODD JOBS ENTERPRISES HAULING. Chainsaw duties, brush and garbage removal. Construction disposal and material deliveries. Call Dale Hunt, 342-3569.

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important. Cages are best for rats and guinea pigs. Airﬂow is better, but you can expect shavings to be thrown into your living space. Hamster habitats are great for hamsters and mice, but not recommended for gerbils, rats, or guinea pigs. Care requirements include bedding, food, and water. Bedding should consist of non-toxic materials, which excludes cedar shavings, scented paper towels, and recyclables printed with toxic ink. Aspen chips are best, pine chips are also okay, and there are reprocessed paper chips available. Change the bedding weekly.

Speciesdesignated food should be provided in a ceramic bowl. Guinea pigs will also enjoy some carrots, peas, and most green leaves other than lettuce added to their diet. Select a water bottle with a ball bearing at the spout for your pet. Dishes are not recommended. Selecting the best pet for you depends on your interest in handling. Believe it or not, rats are the most popular! They are relatively intelligent, trainable, rarely bite, and interested in humans. Gerbils are very even-tempered and generally don’t bite. They are friendly, and fun. Hamsters and mice are more active

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at night, which can be noisy. These are better for children over ten because they are more difficult to catch, and may bite if handled roughly. Guinea pigs are great for children over five. People who own these small creatures will tell you that they are affectionate companions, fun friends, and quickly become dear to your heart. Children who enjoy some responsibility can easily be primary caregivers. Other than ear mites, health concerns are few. There are no vaccinations required, walks aren’t necessary, they can be left alone for 48 hours, and best of all, they love you back! Looking for a home: Grey and white short haired cat, neutered, 3 years old. Gentle and cuddly!

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Valley Churches LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, June 19th 10:30 am Worship and Life Instruction “Real Relationships”. Communion will be served. Senior Pastor Rev. Dieter Magnus Associate Pastor Rev. Jared Enns 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere • 342-9535

WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY

Sunday, June 19th 8:30 am - Edgewater - All Saints Communion 10:15 am Invermere - Pynelogs Communion & Sunday School Congregational Meeting 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, Hwy 93/95 Radium • Sunday, 11:00 am Mass St. Anthony’s Church, Corner Luck & Dunn St., Canal Flats, • Saturday, 4:00 pm Mass Father Jose Joaquin 712 -12th Ave., 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 Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater Radium Seniors’ Hall • 342-6633

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A Father’s Heart By Jared Enns “They’ve taken him to the hospital,” the officer Lake Windermere said. “He’s suffering from severe shock.” Alliance Church “Well, that’s understandable,” they replied. “No, you don’t understand,” said the officer. With Father’s “You see, that little boy on the fence was his own Day before us, time son.” is given to reflect *** on what our faThere was once a man who worked in a small ther means to us. town as the operator of a drawbridge on a river. A For some that is a train track ran across the bridge, and the operator’s rewarding picture job was to keep the bridge up when no train was with many positive coming so that the boats could pass underneath. memories, and for others it is a source of pain and When a train approached, he was to blow the whisbroken hearts and dreams. tle and let down the bridge. As a father to four children of my own, I know One sunny Saturday morning, the man brought that I would take whatever steps or actions neces- his seven year old son to work with him. The boy sary for their betterment and protection. In light of could frolic along the river, skip rocks on the water, this knowledge as a father, the following stories go chase butterflies, or even try to catch fish. beyond human understanding. Shortly before noon, a passenger train was due One afternoon a bus driver was taking 40 chil- to come through the area. The man began to make dren home from school. As the bus made its way preparations to let the bridge down so the train down a steep grade, the brakes failed. The driver could pass safely across the river. As he examined was unable to steer the bus to the left because of a the bridge, he noticed that someone - a small child high embankment, or to the right because of a steep - had somehow climbed over the guardrail next to cliff. the bridge, and was playing at the very spot where As the bus hurtled down the hill, the driver re- the bridge would come down. As he looked closer, called that there was a narrow gate at the bottom he realized with horror that the child was his son. that led into a field. He decided to try to steer the In desperation, he yelled out his son’s name, but bus through the gate and into the field, figuring that the sound of the approaching train drowned out his it would eventually come to a safe stop. He hoped screams. He knew he had to make a quick decision. that no cars or other obstacles would get in his way If he lowered the bridge now his son would die. But before he got to the gate. if he didn’t, all the people on the train would die as When the bus reached the bottom of the hill, the train plunged into the river. He barely had time the driver saw the gate approaching fast. But to his to think. horror, he noticed a small child sitting on the gate, As he screamed in agony, the man thrust forwaving at the bus. It was too late to change plans ward the lever to lower the bridge just as the train now. If the driver tried to avoid the gate, 40 chil- arrived. His son died instantly. As the train passed dren would die. He cried out in anguish as the bus by, the people just smiled and waved as they passed slammed directly into the gate. The innocent child by the man in the control booth, oblivious to what died instantly in the collision, but the bus and all of had just taken place. its passengers were saved. *** Emergency vehicles were the first to arrive on Isn’t this what God did for us? the scene, followed shortly by relieved parents and For God Call (the Father) so loved the world (you The Blind Guy! grandparents. Many of them wanted to show their and me and everyone else too) that He gave his one appreciation and gratitude to the driver who had and only342 Son, that whoever believes in Him (accepts 4406 kept the bus under control long enough to save their his gift of love) shall not perish, but have eternal life. children. But the driver was nowhere to be found. (John 3:16). They asked a police officer where he had gone.

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Track Meet Winners A District Track Meet was held June 9th at the David Thompson Secondary School Track. This was an opportunity for winners from smaller track meets around the valley to compete against each other. Participating schools were Eileen Madson Primary, J.A. Laird, Windermere Elementary, Edgewater Elementary and Martin Morigeau in Canal Flats. Each student had combined point totals from various events to come up with the aggregate winners. This year all the aggregate winners were from J. A. Laird School in Invermere. From left to right: Boys 12 and under - Tryg Strand; Girls 14 and under - Braydi Rice; Girls 10 and under - Barbara Jenkinson; Boys 14 and under - Gavin McNeil; Boys 10 and under - Liam O’Sullivan; Girls 12 and under - Kelsie Wolfe.

LEGION LADIES HONOUR EDNA GODLIEN Edna Godlien of Invermere, longtime member of the Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary, was presented with a plaque recently for all her hard work. The ladies put in countless hours catering banquets and organizing events to raise money for the local Legion Branch 71. Special mention was made of Edna’s many years of dedicated service to the Poppy Campaign. Thank you, Edna!

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If youʼre looking to get into this active market and under $100,000 is where you need to be, then this corner lot mobile home is the perfect way to go. Great location in one of the fastest growing communities in the valley. Close to all schools, groceries, golf, swimming, beach, parks. MLS# 110936

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