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The Upper

January 28, 2005

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

Contents News

2

Editorial

4

Letters

5

Teen Speak

6

Sports

13

Classifieds

14

Oh, Canada

7 Creative Caterer

Delicate Orchids:

9 Caring Counsellor

10

Against a backdrop of frosted window

Photo by Elinor Florence

2 • The Upper Columbia Pioneer

VALLEY

Albertans riled up about fishing fees

By Elinor Florence Pioneer Staff Bob Shaunessy says he would have to pay $2,000 a year to fish if the B. C. provincial government changes its fishing licence fees.

In a letter to town council, Mr. Shaunessy says he objects to the proposed change that will see outof-province residents will pay $20 per day to fish in all rivers that drain into the Kootenay River while B.C. residents will pay $15 a year.

Since he owns a second home here and says he fishes about 100 days of the year, he says the province wants to soak him for $2,000.

At this week’s town council meeting, Invermere mayor Mark Shmigelsky said he has received a number of calls from Albertans who are unhappy about the proposed hike in fees.

Council agreed to speak on behalf of Albertans who pay property taxes here by writing to the province and asking for a separate classification for “non-resident property-owners.”

Councillor Bob Campsall agreed. “It would make more sense for all of us to pay a little more.

There’s something basically unfair about this proposed increase.”

Councillor Gerry Taft also agreed, pointing out

that this area is different because of our proximity to the Alberta border.

But the president of the Windermere Rod and Gun Club says he supports the fee increase.

“We have lost a lot of sustainable fishing and this is a way to slow down the overfishing,” says Norm Hendricks of Invermere.

“This might encourage them to fish fewer days, or go to an Alberta stream instead of coming here.”

The local rod and gun club has 180 members, about one dozen of them Alberta residents who have second homes here. But Mr. Hendricks said he hasn’t heard any complaints.

“Most of them feel a few dollars out of their pockets is worth a good day’s fishing.”

He said in New Brunswick, for example, only residents are allowed to fish, period.

He said he can understand why some Albertans might be upset with the proposed change in the law.

“Their feelings are a little hurt because it doesn’t cost anything extra for us to go over and fish in Alberta.”

But he added: “Personally I don’t care if I ever catch another slough shark in Alberta. Catching a pike in Alberta is like pulling in a log. We’ve got real good fighting fish here in B.C.”

Don’t call us, says RCMP

By Elinor Florence Pioneer Staff Bad road conditions have kept the RCMP busy - answering the telephone.

Although no serious accidents have been reported so far this week, about 200 people a day are calling the Invermere RCMP to ask about road conditions.

And acting detachment head Corporal Dale Morgan is so mad he’s making an official complaints to the Ministry of Highways.

Although there is a B.C. Road Information number in the blue pages of the phone book, callers are charged 75 cents a minute for the information, so most people

avoid the charge by calling their local RCMP instead.

“It’s a strange way to raise money,” he said.

And the provincial highways department is also offering an internet service that’s available on cell phones.

“That’s another great idea,” Corp. Morgan said sarcastically.

“Picture some guy driving down a treacherous road with one hand while he’s trying to look up road conditions on his cell phone.”

The RCMP have three open lines for their 342-9292 number but sometimes all three are busy.

The callers are not routed elsewhere unless it is after hours, so that means a genuine emergency

might not get through.

It isn’t only the locals who keep calling, but our out-of-province visitors to the east.

“One guy called from Calgary last week and wanted me to help him plan an alternate route for getting out to the valley,” said Corp. Morgan. “I hung up on him.”

He said there are other numbers where people can get information. “But by the time we reel off the other numbers, we might as well just go ahead and answer the question.”

Corp. Morgan plans to ask other RCMP detachments to write similar letters complaining about the fee-for-information.

January 28, 2005

Meet Michelle

The Pioneer is very pleased to announce that Michelle Taylor has joined our staff as a writer.

Born and raised in Kingston, Ont., Michelle earned her Bachelor of Physical Education at Brock University and then moved to Edmonton, where she attended the University of Alberta for another year in Recreation Administration.

Michelle went to work for the Edmonton Safety Council, designing and teaching courses in children’s safety for the next three years. From there she moved to Edmonton Parks and Recreation where she designed community sport and recreation programs.

While teaching classes at a fitness centre, she met fellow fitness trainer Brent Taylor and married him in 1996.

The Taylors moved to Calgary when Michelle was offered a job at the Alberta Golf Association, where she was Player Development Manager for the next six years. In this position she helped develop elite training programs for both junior and amateur golfers and served as non-playing team captain at national and international events. Michelle also worked with the Alberta media to promote the game around the province.

Along the way this busy career woman gave birth to her daughter Faith, now 4 years old; and 18-month-old son Jacob.

When Brent was offered a job as Head Professional at The Springs Golf Course in Radium this summer, the Taylors decided to move to the valley.

Michelle has some very active pastimes - triathlons, running marathons, running errands and running after her kids.

She’s looking forward to meeting new people and covering events for the newspaper.

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The Upper Columbia Pioneer • 3

NEWS

Owner of Hofert property planning new development

By Elinor Florence Pioneer Staff The new owner of an enormous tract of land bordering Invermere on the south and the west has taken the first step towards developing part of his property.

Commonly known as the Hofert Property, the land consists of 3,280 acres. Part of the land holding touches the shores of Lake Windermere, while the rest stretches several kilometres behind Pineridge, west of Paddy Ryan Lakes and south along Westside Road.

The property is a former Christmas tree farm, once owned by the Hofert family. Grizzly Ridge Properties Ltd. took possession of the property in December.

At this week’s council meeting, Invermere council agreed to support the owner’s application to the province to have part of the property removed from the Agricultural Land Reserve.

Mark Himmelspach, who attended the council

meeting, is the president and majority shareholder of Grizzly Ridge Properties Ltd. The property is currently located in the Regional District of East Kootenay, but Mr. Himmelspach is requesting the support of town council since the development of the property will have potential consequences for the town.

One of those consequences is that part of the property will be brought within town boundaries with a possible secondary access road running behind Pineridge to Canyonview Drive, linking the southern part of Invermere to the downtown.

Mr. Himmelspach said parts of the property will be developed for single-family, condominium and multi-unit housing.

He told The Pioneer that planners are working on an overall plan for the property and it would be premature to say anything at this point.

“We will allow continued recreational access to the property in the meantime,” he said, noting that some areas are well-used by hikers and cyclists.

Only two uses will be discouraged, he said: bush

parties and dumping garbage.

“We’re asking people to show some respect.”

In his support of the application, Mayor Mark Shmigelsky said he’s excited about working with the developer and the regional district to secure some wildlife and transportation corridors through the property.

He said the proposed development may come as a surprise to local residents. “If you ask around, you will find that 95 percent of people think this is Crown land.”

Councillor Gerry Taft supported the application, “with some reservations.” He urged council to put together some guidelines for planned growth.

Planner Pat Marples told council this process is currently underway.

Councillor Bob Campsall also supported the motion, with the intention of getting the town involved in the early stages to ensure a real “quality” development.

Mr. Himmelspach is a resident of Calgary and owns a second home near Windermere.

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LETTERS

‘Town entrance is dog’s dinner’ Dear Editor:

mobile, big box, art-nouveau, moderne, fake Tudor, fake Tudor moderne, California, Victorian, hip-hop and the whole lot! All this complimented by a regiment of billboards - illegal in B.C. except to certain groups and served by patrons willing to exploit ugliness.

This freedom of expression is hard on the eyesight for sure. Cranbrook must be getting envious.

We’d best start planting trees.

Some architect once said that the only way to fix bad architecture is with trees.

The Athalmer and Crossroads areas, the entrance to our town, comes to mind.

While not all the building designs and site planning are bad, there are one or two exceptions. What you have is a dog’s dinner of many conflicting styles of the ages. The sights include 1960s strip mall, tin box, southwest taco, country, western, modular Bill Ark, Invermere

‘Edgewater volunteers hot stuff’ Dear Editor:

tification, and have been used extensively in this capacity.

The night of January 18th is a perfect example of their commitment and dedication: With Highway 95 road conditions deteriorating hourly due to freezing rain, and following several semi-trucks (and sanding trucks!) sliding off the icy highway and ending up in a position hazardous to other traffic, the department volunteers responded immediately. Under extremely dangerous conditions they flagged for more than seven hours to clear the traffic (long after the road had been closed), thereby averting many other accidents.

Without fuss or fanfare they just did what they do best . . . served their community.

Bouquets to you guys and gals! Thank you all.

Thanks once again to our Edgewater Fire Department volunteers!

So many times we take their services for granted.

We overlook the many, many hours (and yes, days and weekends) of their time spent on training, fire practices, planning, and cleaning and maintenance of equipment. Their care and concern for others is visible in that, as well as the usual fire duties, they saw a need for emergency medical services, they trained and practice as First Responders, attending not only to accidental injuries, but local personal medical emergencies as well. How comforting to local seniors in particular to have someone so readily available.

When it became obvious that lack of certified Traffic Control personnel was a problem in the area, Cameron and Edythe Moore, Edgewater they once again sought training, received their cer-

Happy 16th Bren!

Love, Mom, Dad & Taylor

Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #71 Invermere Branch - 13th Street

Sweetheart Hoe Down Saturday, February 12th, 7:30 pm

Spit-Roast Pig Supper Silent Auction • Live Music

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‘Edgewater school has heart’ Dear Editor:

la and Enola Eugene, and many other students who emptied out their piggy banks for this noble cause.

Also, each class estimated how many donations they could get. The Grade 1-2s had promised $20 and the Grade 2-3s goal was $50. The Grade 45s goal was also $50 and the 5-6s goal was $100. The Grade 7s was $500 and the staff raised $575. Even the kindergarteners raised $327!

Thank you for all your contributions. As you can already see, a small community can make a big difference.

Edgewater Elementary School’s Grade 7 class has proved that they can make difference and provide hope for people in need. Our Wave of Hope was a project set by the Grade 7s to help secure some lives after the Dec. 26th tragedy in South Asia. Our goal was to raise $2000. Many thought it was an unrealistic goal, but with all the contributions from our small community we met our goal.

The average amount of raised per person was exactly $15.28. We would like to put out a special thanks to Kay- Tonie Minhas, Grade 7, Edgewater

‘Invermere crew fast workers’ Dear Editor:

such a dedicated and knowledgeable crew looking after the maintenance of the roads as well as the water and sewage systems.

A big thank you is therefore in place to all members of the Public Works crew. Where would we have been without their expertise on that day? Something we all should contemplate.

Having gained plenty of experience regarding road maintenance, it was therefore no surprise to me that the Public Works Department of the District of Invermere performed as quickly and efficiently on that day last week where the freezing seemed to bode a catastrophe for locals and visitors alike.

No doubt we are very lucky to have Fred Thode-Hamilton, Invermere

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 29, 2005 10:00 am SHARP! AT HOME HARDWARE (OLD STORE)

PARTIAL LISTING: Misc. Showcases, Bar Fridge, Cedar Trellis, Misc. Bike Wheels, Boxes of Misc. Hardware, Large Quantity of Christmas Decorations, Assorted Mirrors, Track Lights, Wooden Shelves, Display Bins, Boxes of Assorted Galv. and Black Pipe Fittings, Large Quantity of Copper Pipe Fittings, Assorted Light and Plumbing Fixtures, Assorted Windows and Doors (new), Light Display Units (Ceiling Cloud and Wall), Assorted Hardware, Misc. Bundles of Siding and Sofitt, Assorted Counters, 5 gallon Paint Mixer, “Husky” Floor Machine, Assorted Shower Parts, Bath Tub, Misc. Janitorial Supplies, Large Quantity of Peg Board, Free Standing Shelving and many, many more items that will not be moved to the new store at the Crossroads.

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Come and join the fun and the bidding. There will be a Lunch and Refreshments counter operated by a local Charity.

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YOUTH

TEENS SPEAK What do you do to prepare yourself for exams?

“I read over my notes every night before exams. A few days before exams I put my head into it and study hard.”

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“I go in and get a lot of extra help from my teachers.”

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Happy retirement, Heather!

This week long-time teacher at David Thompson Secondary School, Heather Meadows, retired.

Heather is one of the very well-known faces at DTSS and she has brought a great deal of fun and charisma to the classroom. From colouring pages to colour

readings, Heather has always made her classes entertaining for students while teaching them lifelong lessons. Staff and students at DTSS wish Heather the best of luck in the future and enjoyment in all her new adventures.

Kelsie’s study tips for students hard to concentrate for long periods of time.

• Eliminate anything from your study space that With the second semester rolling at David could cause distraction . . . this includes play staThompson Secondary School, it is once again time tions, guitars and other things that you know you’ll for students to prepare themselves for final exams. want to do instead of studying.

Exams often make many students feel like the world • Take a ten to fifteen minute break from studyis over, so here are a few tips to make the painful ing every hour. process go a little easier.

• Eat healthy foods while studying, junk food Helpful Hints: will just slow down your brain.

• Find a quiet place to study where you cannot • Get the blood flowing in your body by getting be interrupted by anyone or anything (whether this up and stretching from time to time. means getting away from your little brother or dis• Take a good, long break sometime during the connecting the phone). day to get away from studying. Go hang out with • Organize all your binders before you begin friends or watch a movie, it will take your mind off studying so that you are able to find everything that exams for a little while. you need when the time comes.

Whether studying for only one exam or cram• Put on music, burn some incense or do what- ming for five, it can be a pretty stressful time for ever you need to do in order to concentrate. many students. Just remember students, that exams • Make sure your study space is somewhere will be over in less than a week and after that you comfortable and relaxing or else it will become very have a few days to recuperate.

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The Upper Columbia Pioneer • 13

January 28, 2005

TSUNAMI RELIEF

Light a lantern for tsunami victims

The first annual Lantern Festival will take place at the Windermere Public Beach on January 29th. The festival is meant to bring the community together to have fun, good cheer and raise funds for those suffering from the Tsunami disaster.

The event will kick off with a 3-on-3 hockey or soccer match (depending on the weather) at 4 p.m. “Children and adults can just show up and we’ll make the teams,” says event coordinator Shelley Streicek. A cheerleading squad from the Windermere Elementary School will even be there to encourage the players.

The cost will be $3 per child and $5 per adult.

The Lantern Festival will begin at 6 p.m. with a drum prayer for the victims of Tsunami and Mother Earth. The public is asked to bring a lantern, any shape or size - even tin cans with a candle will work. The lanterns will be placed along the beach front and on the island. Anyone with extra firewood is asked to bring a bundle to help fuel the bonfire. Local drummers will be out to take part in a march around the island. Children and adults are encouraged to bring along their own drum or other musical instruments to participate in the march.

The evening will include fire juggling, ribbon dancing, baton twirling and other entertainment for the entire family. “It is an atmosphere of peace and harmony amongst all beings including those in our community and around the world,” Shelley says.

The idea of a Lantern Festival was first sparked when Shelley Streicek attended the Trout Lake Lantern Festival last summer in Vancouver. The event started just four years ago and attracted over 250,000 people in 2004. “I wanted to bring that atmosphere to the valley. I thought that doing it in the winter would be special as there are so many things happening in the summer months,” she says.

Grant’s Food Bins will be donating their time, food and culinary skills at the festival as well. Grant will be out selling burgers and refreshments with all the fixins. The Rotary Club will collect and match dollar for dollar, all money raised from the sporting event and BBQ. The funds will go to support a sister village hit by the Tsunami. Festival coordinators Shelley Streicek and Crisdon Okros are still looking for volunteers, sponsors and firewood. For more information contact Shelley at 341-3360, email artfart@telus.net or Crisdon 341-5029.

Rotary Club still accepting donations

The Invermere Rotary Club has sent $6,725 to the Rotary Canada’s Asian Relief. This amount was made up from public donations, club member donations and from the club. A big thanks must go to the David Thompson Students’ Council and to the IGA Social Club for their generous support.

The Invermere Rotary Club is also taking a long-term approach to the tsunami relief effort. It has formed a committee to examine ways in which it might target a specific program to be funded over a period of several years.

“It will be some time before the affected countries can provide services like education and health care to their own people,” said committee chairman Claude Campbell. The committee will announce the nature of the specific project once it has been established.

Meanwhile the Rotary Club is still accepting donations at the downtown Smith & Andruschuk office, or by giving them to any committee member: Randy Brash, Jeannette Riches, Andy Stuart-Hill and Norma Harmsworth.

Lions Club donates to relief effort

The Lake Windermere District Lions Club has donated $5,000 to the tsunami relief effort through the Lions Club International Foundation. The international group has donated $5 million U.S., half to come from the club’s cash reserves and half to come from fund-raising efforts by the individual clubs.

Lions in south Asia have already spent almost $1 million on food, water and medicine. The money has come from Lions clubs in various countries including Canada.

“The intention is to rebuild communities with the assistance of local Lions who understand local needs and know how to get things done,” said local Lions treasurer Larry Root.

He said the local Lions Club hopes to make another donation in March.

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Why cook, when we sizzle?

January 28: All You Can Eat Pasta Bar, $15.95.

January 29: Surf & Turf (8oz steak & shrimp dinner), $15.95.

January 30: Sunday Brunch from 10 am-2 pm, $11.95.

February 2: Open Jam night with Mighty Joe Young; Taco Bar for $8.95.

February 3: Around the World Buffet featuring England, $15.95.

Limited seating. Call 341-3392 for reservations.

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PROPOSED FOREST DEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENT Notice is hereby given that Canadian Forest Product Ltd, Radium Division, who has harvesting rights in the Rocky Mountain Forest District, is advertising, for public review and comment, a proposed amendment to the 2001 - 2005 Forest Development Plan for FL A18979. The amendment is located in the following geographic area: Geographic Area Windermere Creek, Cross River and Dunbar Lake Landscape Units

Planned Activities Road and block development to address mountain pine infestations

The forest development plan amendment shows the locations and orderly development of proposed block and road development, maintenance and deactivation. Additional blocks and roads have been added to the current Forest Development Plan to access timber that is dead, damaged and attacked by mountain pine beetle.

The amendment is available for review by resource agencies and public before approval is considered by the Ministry of Forests. All approved operational plans and higher-level plans that encompass the development area will be made available for viewing at this time.

The forest development plan amendment will be available for review at the Canadian Forest Products Ltd., Radium Division, Woodlands office in Radium Hot Springs, B.C. from Jan. 28, 2005 to Feb 9, 2005. Viewing will be held during regular working hours, 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. The Radium Woodlands Office is situated in the Radium Plaza building, Highway 93/95.

A representative of Canadian Forest Products Ltd. will be available to discuss the proposed plans and to receive comments.

If any interested parties are unable to review the proposed plans during these times, arrangements can be made with Canadian Forest Products Ltd. to view the plan at a mutually agreeable time.

The contact name listed below can be used to make an appointment. Concerns and comments must be provided to the Canfor office in writing by Feb 9, 2005 (10 days from last ad).

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January 28, 2005

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 an existing account.

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) All prices subject to GST.

Please read your ad over carefully the first day it comes out to ensure the information is correct.

If you should find an error in your ad please let us know immediately by calling 341-6299. The Upper Columbia Pioneer is not responsible for errors appearing beyond the first insertion. The newspapers’ responsibility, if any, for errors of any kind is limited to the amount paid for that advertisement. We reserve the right to censor, reclassify, revise, edit or reject any advertisement not meeting our advertising standards.

FOR SALE

Best wood prices around for quality hardwood, ash to zebra, 4/4 and 8/4 lengths, 2-inch to 12-inch widths.

Call 342-0211.

Custom-made knotty pine bookcase with 2 drawers $60. Custom-made cherry wood computer desk $250.

Microwave stand $40. Call 3420174.

Craftsman snowblower. 10 horsepower, 32” chains, electric start, new $1600 plus taxes, asking $850. Call Norm 342-5308.

1990 Skidoo Tundra. 250 lt, good running condition. $1500 OBO. 347-9546.

Pool table 4 1/2’ x 9’. Comes with four cues, one set of balls, misc. accessories and games. Like new, 4 1/2 years old. $4000 OBO. Phone Mel at 250-342-3838.

HUGE RENOVATION SALE. Beds, mirrors, tables, chairs, lamps, etc. Saturday, Jan. 29 and Sunday, January 30. Spruce Grove Resort.

345-6561. BLOW OUT PRICES.

VEHICLES FOR SALE

1997 Ford Escort. White, excellent condition. 145,000 km. Extra tires, automatic, $7000. 342-9636.

CONDO FOR RENT

RADIUM - Available May 2005.

Brand new 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo, The Peaks in Radium, 7 appliances, heated underground parking, storage, pool, hot tub. N/S, N/P. $1000/month. (250) 347-9762 or (250) 341-5170.

HOUSE FOR RENT

New 2 bedroom, 2 bath executive suite with large deck. All appliances including dishwasher, washer, dryer. Large lot, non-smoking, no pets. $1095/ month heat and utilities included.

Available Feb. 15. Call 342-9770.

Part time sales clerk to work Thursdays and Saturdays. Duties include receiving of freight, daily accounting, reports and sales. Applicant must be responsible, reliable and comfortable working with cash. Apply in person with resume to Sears Invermere. Call Mary-Frances at 342-6901.

Pleasant one bedroom house in Athalmer. $650/month including utilities. Call 342-6904 for appointment to view.

Canal Flats. Newly renovated, three bedroom, family and living room, two full baths. All on one level. Over 1400 sq. ft. Stove, fridge, dishwasher, dryer, washer. Large deck. Beautiful yard with storage sheds. Non-smoker, references. $650/month plus utilities. To view call 345-6684.

SUITES FOR RENT

Athalmer small 1 bedroom upstairs suite. $450/month including utilities.

Call 342-6904 for appointment to view.

TOURIST ACCOMMODATION

Beautiful 4 bedroom home in Radium. $150 per night - minimum 2 night stay. Contact producepete@shaw.ca or call 403-275-4655.

Summer Rental

Semi-retired couple seeks 2 or 3 bedroom residence rental, Columbia Valley. June, July and August 2005.

Good road access, internet. References available. Contact brianwilkie@telus. net or call 780-481-2654.

MISC. WANTED

Long term home for mature responsible, employed couple. Have one quiet adult dog and two adult cats. References available. Willing to pay additional damage deposit for pets. We need a home ASAP. Please call 341-3303.

LOST

Black MEC Canvas purse. Downtown Invermere on Friday January 21. Reward offered. 341-6020.

SERVICES

Dashing Lizard Systems Computer Service. After hours service available 342-2044. sales@dashinglizard.ca

HELP WANTED

Duplex Rentals

Windermere - 2-3 bedroom suites, private entrance, 5 appliances, furnished or unfurnished, non-smoking, no pets, $775 includes utilities.

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY. Call Kathy 403-240-0678 or Brian 250342-3819.

HELP WANTED

Toby Creek Adventures has an opening for a temporary, full time snowmobile mechanic. Applicants should be experienced in all aspects of snowmobile repair, and must be able to work efficiently with little supervision. They must be detail-orientated, reliable, and able to maintain a clean workspace.

Resumes can be emailed to info@ tobycreekadventures.com or fax to (250) 342-5047.

Full Time Maintenance High Country Properties is currently seeking a maintenance person to service 50+ properties at Panorama. This is a full time career position involving maintenance, repairs and servicing of vacation rental properties. The ideal candidate can handle all types of maintenance to the sub-journeyman level, has a calm positive demeanor, is personable and works well with minimal supervision. On site accommodation is necessary and can be arranged as this position involves weekend and evening service calls.

A generous compensation package including a full benefit program and access to accommodation will be provided for the successful candidate. A caretaking couple will also be considered.

Website:www.highcountryproperties.com Forward complete details of skills, work habits and work history to: Kristine Hajas, Operations Manager Email: operations @highcountryproperties.com or Fax: 250-342-0294 - PO Box 760, Invermere, BC, V0A 1K0. Only interview candidates will be contacted.

OBITUARIES HUBERT, STEVE (SPARKS) It is with sadness that we let you know that Steve (Sparks) Hubert, born October 5, 1950, entertainer, composer and friend, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2005. Steve was diagnosed with ALS-(Lou Gehrigs disease) in March 2002. His strong will to live and his wife’s Susan’s courageous caregiving kept him with us longer than we could have ever expected, with very little time in the hospital.

Steve first came to the valley in 1986 and is remembered for his talent and enthusiasm for all things musical and for many nights spent singing and playing for visitors and friends.

If you wish, please leave your condolences in the guestbook of his website http://www.stevieguitar.com/index.php Friends are invited to raise a glass to his memory and share Steve stories, tonight, Friday, Jan. 28th, at McToogle’s at around 7:00 pm.

OBITUARIES Kirsch, Hubert April 15, 1937 – January 14, 2005 The valley became a little less interesting for many people recently with the death of Hubert Kirsch. Newcomers to the valley might only have known him as the old guy with a hardhat, riding his bike into town each morning.

But folks who have lived here longer will remember the days when a bare-headed Hubert manhandled an enormous Harley Eighty around the bush the way kids now ride dirt bikes. He grew up as a member of a pioneer ranching and logging family, where hard work was a simple fact of life. In a valley that had many such families and no shortage of tough guys, Hubert stood out. Extremely handsome and charming, he was also strong enough to lift full forty-five gallon fuel drums off a truck by hand.

In another life, Hubert might have become a legendary football linebacker or some other largerthan-life character. But in the world that was available to Hubert, excitement came in the form of machinery. There wasn’t much equipment in the valley that he couldn’t operate or repair, and he was a colourful and productive member of many crews. But combined with all his strengths was a weakness for alcohol. It eventually limited his friends and employers to those who could handle the uncertainty, and over time he settled into a routine that fell short of what his gifts might have offered.

But Hubert never lost his charm or his generous nature. He ended up living surrounded by a field full of his own old machinery that he always intended to fix, along with other equipment from friends that he usually got to in a day or two . . . if they were in a hurry. George Deck enjoyed Hubert as much as anyone, and is sad that Hubert didn’t keep their deal that George should die first.

George claims the deal was to protect him from having to clean up Hubert’s junk, but Hubert and everybody else knew that it was George’s way of letting Hubert know that there were people who would really miss him if he were gone. And so we do.

CHEERS AND JEERS Cheers to the young girls who were shovelling driveways around 6th street and 10th street to raise money for the tsunami victims. A & D Jeers to automobile drivers who drive like it is summertime. BB Jeers to Mother Nature for ruining the events that were planned for last weekend including Bonspiel on the Lake and the Panorama Foundation Gala. EF

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16 • The Upper Columbia Pioneer

January 28, 2005

Invermere Office: 250-342-6505

Wende Brash 342-1300

Bernie Raven 342-7415

Daniel Zurgilgen 342-1612

Ed English 342-1194

Jan Klimek 342-1195

John McCarthy Lynda Kirkpatrick 342-1758 341-1907

Imagine yourself relaxing in this 4 BR , 4 BTR townhouse on Greywolf golf course.

Your fully furnished and decorated home away from home features a private hot tub with spectacular mountain views. This is your chance to get your world class ski property at a reasonable price. MLS Exclusive

$725,000.00

Scott Wallace 342-5309

Andy Smith 342-1709

Looking for prime property in a spectacular setting?

Then consider the stunning Invermere Valley.

www.ReMaxInvermere.com Live in Luxury

Roger Askey 342-1295

Convenient Condo

This unique studio apartment in the centre of Panorama’s ski tip village offers lots of windows to maximize light and views of the surrounding mountains and village gondola. Top floor living with immediate access to all of Panorama’s summer and winter activities. Make us an offer today. MLS#107806

$115,000.00+gst

A Sunny View

Wow! This condo is your perfect getaway. An easy walk to the Gondola & to the Toby Chair Lift, this studio loft unit is in great shape! You’ve got great sun all year round and will enjoy the convenient location. If you love nature, skiing and other activities call us on this one. MLS#107765

$134,900.00+gst

Next to the Slopes

Comfort and Space

Vacation Retreat

A third floor unit in Ski Tip Lodge right at the hill! This 1 BR features a spacious balcony and gas fireplace with skiing and hot pools right outside the door.

Prime location at an unbeatable price! Compare this with the cost of a new ski hill condo unit anywhere else in the world! MLS#107912

In the heart of Fairmont Riverside Golf Estates, enjoy lots of room, light and views from every window with comfort and craftsman details built in. Heated foyer tile floors, extensive concrete aggregate decks and stamped concrete walkways. Wood fireplace in the ground level basement. mls# 107755

This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Riverbend condo at Panorama is a rare find! A perfect place to relax and unwind during any season. With great revenue, full furnishings, ski in, ski out & within close proximity to the gondola and village amenities, you can be sure of this investment. MLS#108006

$159,000.00+gst

$399,900.00

$499,000.00+gst

What’s not to Like?

Great Starter or Investment

Build on the Golf Course

About this 4 BR, 2.5 BTR home in Wilder Subdivision. Large family kitchen, main floor laundry, oak cabinets, fire place, walkout basement and asphalt driveway.

Large covered sun deck with mountain views. An easy stroll to Kinsmen Beach, parks and public tennis courts. MLS#108008

This home has great potential for the first time homeowner or as an investment property. With two bedrooms, one bathroom, wood stove, hot tub, single garage, shed/green house. The level landscaped lot has a large garden area, plenty of room to grow and is fully fenced. MLS#108046

Ready for a move? Build with no time committment along the 10th Fairway of the beautiful Fairmont Riverside Golf Course. This lot is surrounded with outstanding Rocky Mountain views and a charter golf membership is included! Enjoy community water and sewer. MLS#107756

$269,000.00

$159,000.00

$119,900.00

Stroll to the Springs Golf Course This bright and open floor plan offers diverse possibilities. The large 2nd storey loft, main living area and fully selfcontained 2 BR suite (with R-2 zoning) on basement level all offer sunny exposure and mountain views. Full handicap accessibility, an afternoon deck, low maintenance exterior, paved driveway and hardwood floors are a few of the features. MLS#107773

$339,000.00

Distinguished This unique 5 bedroom has room for the family & friends. With mountain views, privacy and more, you will enjoy this immaculate home complete with access to the private beach and boat launch. The south facing deck and patio are perfect to take advantage of the sunshine and the low maintenance yard leaves you time better spent on recreational activities. MLS#107970

$536,000.00