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February 11, 2005

The traditional source of water, Paddy Ryan Lakes on Johnston Road, can’t collect or store enough water for future development in the community.

We’re running out of water! gary engineering firm hired by the town to assess our water supply.

The town’s water currently comes from the There’s enough water left for another 817 new Goldie Creek basin, which is diverted and stored in homes before Invermere runs dry. several small lakes called the Paddy Ryan Lakes, loA report presented to town council this week cated on Johnston Road, several kilometres west of said there’s enough water for the current 3034 resi- Westside Road. dents, plus another 766 people who will move into At the reservoir the water is chlorinated and then developments that have already been approved al- directed into water main upstream of Invermere. though not fully built.

But Director of Municipal Works Brian Nickurak, who presented the report to council, said “The earlier spring means that there is not enough water for future proposed developments such as Lakeview Pointe in Athalmer, we can’t store enough water to last the new downtown development or future phases during the long summer months.” of CastleRock - unless the town comes up with another water supply.

Developments that have already been approved but not fully built include the first phase of CasBut the reservoir isn’t large enough to contain tleRock with 172 homes, Westside Park with 21 enough water for future growth, he said. homes, Copper Crown with 15 homes, David “The earlier spring means that we can’t store Thompson Terrace with 12 homes and 25 new enough water to last during the long summer homes scattered throughout Invermere. months,” said Mr. Nickurak.

The report says in addition to those developCurrently the town’s hydrogeologists are drillments, there will be enough water for another 817 ing in Athalmer, looking for an aquifer with enough homes with an average 2.7 people each - a total of volume to serve the whole town. Although one large 2200 people. aquifer was struck, that was abandoned because it All together, that means that our existing water was too close to the underground PetroCan storage supply will service a grand total of 5000 residents. tank for safety.

And if the Paddy Ryan Lakes are “leaking” that Adding to the problem is a new provincial number might be even lower.

Drinking Water Protection Act, which took effect in “If the lake bed does have a ground seepage 2003, aimed at protecting people against parasitic problem, the remaining capacity . . . would be less infections carried in unsafe drinking water. than reported,” said Urban Systems Ltd., the CalIn the short term, the town will install new bafBy Elinor Florence Pioneer Staff

fles at the Paddy Ryan holding tank which will slow down the flow of water through the tank and allow it to be more heavily chlorinated.

Ultimately, Mr. Nickurak said the town may never have to meet the new standards if it can convert the entire town from surface water to well water. Surface water carries germs that can contaminate drinking water.

Mr. Nickurak assured council that our drinking water supply is perfectly safe and an alarm system is in place which will alert municipal staff if the chlorination system breaks down.

After the meeting, Mr. Nickurak told The Pioneer that there is no danger to the water from cattle roaming in the area, since a trenching system keeps animal effluent away from Paddy Ryan Lakes.

The contaminated water from the surrounding trenches is then directed through a culvert and discharged into Abel Creek, he said.

He said if water isn’t found in Athalmer, other options must be considered - for example, drilling at other locations outside town limits. He said test holes have already been drilled near Wilmer.

Water can be drawn from Lake Windermere, but because the lake water sees heavy usage by motorized boats it would require a major water treatment system to disinfect the water.

Finally, even if new wells are found in Athalmer, he said it will be costly to pump the water against gravity up into the town and as far as Pineridge and the new CastleRock development. As long as our water flows downhill, gravity in on our side.

Results from the well drilling tests in Athalmer are expected in two to four weeks.

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By Pioneer Staff Invermere’s town council will ask the local conservation officer to attend a meeting and discuss the growing deer problem.

“I’ve had quite a few calls from parents who are concerned about the risk they are presenting to smaller children,” said Mayor Mark Shmigelsky.

He said he has heard that in Banff, dogs have been trained to chase away the elk. “Maybe we should think about it,” he said jokingly.

Other councillors said they have also had calls.

Councillor JoAnne Willox said the complaints were major. “I’ve had reports that kids are being threatened,” she said.

Councillor Willox said she believes there are more deer in town and they seem to be getting braver.

“When you step out your back door and try to chase them away, they just stand there.”

Councillor Brian McLaughlin said he had seen children on their way to Eileen Madson who were almost bowled over by deer running across the street.

Mayor Shmigelsky pointed out that the town of Princeton has just passed a bylaw prohibiting people in town from feeding deer and that might be something Invermere should consider.

He said he would like public input on the issue, whether people are resigned to having the deer around or whether they actually welcome the deer population as a part of our community.

The conservation officer said earlier that the number of deer hasn’t increased, but they are being attracted into town by the new lawns and gardens created as a result of additional development.

He said his department frowns on people who are feeding the deer, since that does not help them to become self-reliant.

Photo courtesy of Larry Halverson BAA, HUMBUG -These sheep were rounded up near Radium Hot Springs and trucked to the Premier Ridge area near Cranbrook. The relocation of 25 sheep by provincial officials was done to help support the threatened sheep population in that area, and the reduced number here will also leave more vegetation for our local herd.

Now, that’s a generous donation!

The Columbia Valley Rockies hockey team received a wonderful gift from the developers of CastleRock subdivision, which sold one of their lots and donated $55,000 towards the purchase of a new bus to carry the players to their games. Bill McIntosh, left, and David Behan, centre, handed over the cheque to a happy Ray Brydon, treasurer for the hockey team.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ‘Being bribed with our own money’

the May election looms closer.

Mr. Mair did not condone this On the evening of February 3rd practice but did say that it’s good elecI watched the CBC news broadcast tion campaign strategy on the part of out of Vancouver. On it, Gloria Ma- Campbell because British Columbians carenko of the CBC interviewed two don’t seem to mind being bribed with former B.C. cabinet ministers - Moe their own money.

Sihota, who was in the previous NDP It is unfortunate that some politigovernment; and Rafe Mair, who was cians have a such a low opinion of our in the Social Credit government in the intelligence, but I suppose we have no 1980s. one to blame but ourselves.

Ms. Macarenko brought up the subject of Gordon Campbell starting Jim Galloway, to throw money at the B.C. voters as Brisco Dear Editor:

‘NDP put province in the poor house’

Dear Editor:

people are employed, they are earning money. They are positive and have a greater self-esteem. That all works for everybody’s benefit.

Do we have major money fiascos happening like the fast ferries? Not any more. Ethics is winning that hand.

Are there more specialists working out of Cranbrook hospital now than there were under the other party? You bet there is. Do we have more action happening for education? Again, yes!

College of the Rockies is getting new status and areas of education thanks to planning and making better use of monies available. Look at the new programs that train for high-paying jobs right here in our valley.

We have nursing courses available in Invermere and we have a building trades program right here as well.

Our kids and young adults can learn, train and live right here at home while getting an excellent education and eventually well paying jobs. Are these positives? You bet! What is the negative alternative? Carole James and the NDP have promised to turn back the clock four years. Why would anyone propose that, never mind vote for it?

I have noticed a very distinct difference between the two major candidates in the coming provincial election in regards to their writings in the Valley Echo. The NDP candidate is extremely negative and finding fault with everything and everybody. Our present MLA, Wendy McMahon, seems to have a vision for our valley, for people’s betterment and a plan for the future. Personally I prefer people and governments that have a more positive forward-looking attitude. It is so much more invigorating both for individuals in the area and for valley society in general, to have this attitude.

I have noticed that the Golden candidate has forgotten how his party put this province in the poor house in that we became one of the have not provinces of Canada. Now our province is on a major recovery. We have a much more positive attitude in both industry and business such that people are reinvesting in both the Columbia Valley and the province in general. So many more people are employed and active. With the previous government, people and businesses were leaving in L.F. Harmsworth, droves. Big deal, right? You bet! Now Invermere

Check park road conditions here Dear Editor: This is the website for road conditions through the park: http://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/rcond/cond_e.asp?oPark=100092 It may be of use to many readers traveling through the park at no charge!

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‘Thank you for the coats’ all our volunteers, the outlets who took our drop boxes and the donors.

Once again our community has A “special” thank you to Christine Viamazed us with its generosity. This year daline who put in many hours with almost 600 pieces of winter clothing this project and Dolores Fitzsimmons were donated for redistribution. The for the distribution to the outlets in coats that were not distributed went to Calgary. Thank you to Petro Canada the Women’s Auxiliary in Invermere. Station in Athalmer and Fitz Floorthe Kidz Outlet, whose proceeds are ing who delivered the excess clothes to going to our food bank, and to several Calgary at their own expense. outlets/shelters in Calgary.

We would once again like to thank Dano and Julie Saunders, Invermere Dear Editor:

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Sk8er girl Kirsten Geiger from Invermere placed fourth at the Kootenay Championships in Cranbrook on January 29th.

This earned Kirsten a spot at the B.C. Provincials that will be held later this month in Campbell River, B.C. Unfortunately since the location is so far away, she will not be skating at this event.

Six other girls from the Columbia Valley Figure Skating Club also competed.

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Girls gear up for the hockey jamboree with MLA Wendy McMahon and Town Councillor Bob Campsall.

Girls’ hockey explodes

By Michelle Taylor Pioneer Staff The Invermere Junior Devils Hockey League partnered up this past weekend with an initiative called the Spirit of 2010 to promote girls’ participation at their annual hockey jamboree.

According to Hockey Canada, “there has been more than a 400% increase in participation in ten years. Female hockey is one of the fastest growing sports in the world.”

As far as local involvement, the East Kootenay Region had one team of approximately ten girls a decade ago.

“Today we have recruited over 50 girls to the game,” said one of the coaches, Grant McDonald.

Fifty East Kootenay girls ranging in age from eight to 12 participated in the jamboree.

The Spirit of 2010 will spend the next five years encouraging

participation of youth in sport and to promote the next generation of Olympians.

By the end of spring more than 30,000 boys and girls from across the province will participate in a series of hockey events.

One of the goals is to be the healthiest province in Canada by the time the Olympics arrive.

To keep with the spirit of this event, the event was held at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena on Saturday and started with a ceremonial puck drop with MLA Wendy McMahon and town councillor Bob Campsall.

“Active kids are healthy kids,” Wendy MacMahon said. “I get excited to see kids so enthusiastic about sport.”

Coaches and organizers of the event included Grant McDonald, Kerry Ellingboe, Kerry Colonna, Jim Jones, John McCarthy and Kim Westergaard.

Activities included basic skill development from coaches

throughout the day, team games, and a skills competition with skating, showdown and shooting drills.

“The objective of the day is to promote hockey for girls and to have fun participation,” said Grant McDonald.

“We grouped girls together from different geographical locations to really mix it up. That way the girls get to meet new people and form new friendships,” said coach Kerry Ellingboe.

Kassie Colonna, who attends J.A. Laird and is known for skating fast, said: “I like the jamboree because there are a whole bunch of teams with girls from all different places. I like meeting new players and making new friends.

Playing sports is a lot more fun than just sitting on the side.”

At the end of the day the girls all received a tank top, a Spirit of 2010 commemorative puck, and formed new friendships.

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Editor’s Note: Doug and Joan celebrated their behavior), about ten days passed before I felt con17th wedding anniversary on February 7, 2005 fident that a phone call to Joan would be timely.

- the same day as Doug’s 83rd birthday.

Then, my phone jumped and rattled before I could dial. Her distinctive elocution was unmistakably the

By Doug George voice of my new find as we exchanged nice things to say. Then the subject drifted to a cruise Joan was takI’ve always been a romantic kind of a guy who ing within days to Caribbean places. She would be believes that a fine female is an answer to replace away, out of sight, gone - for about two full weeks. I the many indiscretions a single man wears, when go- thought fast! How about lunch next day - OK! ing it alone. I’m also a real male softy for the gentle Joan was laboring as a secretary to a provincial gender, those certain dolls who come and go in our director with the Boy Scouts then, so I drove over, dreams. picked her up and we took two hours for lunch, But, my version of the best in a dress was hard to sparring for an opening and cramming in lots of pin down until Joan showed up. I had to crack open good things to say about each other, to each other. a thesaurus and thumb through to find a fitting in- Every word counted. We were into the second round terpretation in praise of this new-found blonde. of the main event.

I disagree with what Cicero wrote about miraThe Shanghai noodles, Szechuan beef, chicken cles, when he philosophized: “What was incapable fried rice and other delicious Chinese treats was of happening never happened, and what was capable enough to feed a hungry dozen. But we could only of happening is not a miracle - consequently, there eat a portion of our huge order and that includes are no miracles.” what Joan spilled, unknowingly, down the front of Well, I believe in miracles, to say the least. Sim- her pretty white blouse. I said not a word! ply because Joan is surely my miracle. When we Those first few times we were together I detected met, started to tango and decided that two can live some of Joan’s charming little blunders so I silently in ceremony better than flying solo, it became clear and privately gave her the handle no one else would that we were meant to be. ever know about - “spill, stumble, forget.” We conMy two previous wives had met their Maker tinued to explore what was happening to us in those and Joan’s ever-loving spouse suddenly passed away short hours until parting with a promise from Joan a few years before we were introduced in 1987. That to drop me a line. She left the next day. special night in company with friends we sat side Sure enough, a brief letter arrived not long after by side in Edmonton’s Citadel Theatre, on our first and I had to put on by hobbles to patiently await my date. My concentration was not on the stage play, true love’s return. It seemed an extraordinary long which I thought to be very dull from start to finish. while until she came back, all flushed with good and But Joan’s attention was on the actors, the dialogue not so good tales about the cruise. I was certain that and the plot. she would have had a much better time if I could At times I became a bit nervous, wondering why have been her escort aboard ship. But, we both prethe play drew so much attention from Joan, when vailed and quickly took up the slack of absence by wonderful me was at her side. But I had an inner engaging in some very clever and fast rounds for the feeling stirring up a message, telling me to be pa- balance of our main event. tient, better times were ahead.

We dined, danced, pranced and romanced our When the play was over, the four of us enjoyed way up, over and through all of the hoops for the refreshments, drove to Joan’s Riverbend condo and next few months, getting to know each other. I disI gulped out an adieu with a promise to phone soon covered that Joan was indeed an exceptional lady for another round. when I met her mother. It doesn’t take a Master’s Not wishing to appear anxious (and on my best in psychology to conclude that with a mother like

Joan’s, a daughter had to be a rare and intriguing treasure, not seen running in a large pack, hunting down hapless marriage shy dudes like me. Joan Elinor is the only one I know who could sew a coat on a button.

Joan sings contralto with a haunting clarity that adds a classic pitch to any choir. Such vocal ability has earned her parts in amateur productions over the years from Montreal west. Not only can she emote with the best but as a dancing partner Joan is front row center in my books. We have twirled around on every floor in the house - wherever the music fills a room.

In my time, I’ve set my legs under many dining tables, including those holding up feasts from the kitchens of grandmothers, country chefs and cosmopolitan gourmets. Well, when Joan decides to throw it all together for two or even forty appetites, whoever is on the guest list is in for a fine treat. Her only failure is the garlic toast! Overly grilled, that delicious baking is hardly ever served - no one likes black garlic toast!

In October 1987, my score card on Joan started to fill up with A’s. She was a good driver, an attentive listener, dressed fashionably and as I explained herein, could dance, cook and spill things with panache.

She had a lot of class - the kind I am attracted to and everyone we met liked her. So, the final rounds in the main event became shorter until on the 22nd, my 66th birthday, we decided to get real serious and marry for keeps.

She wouldn’t listen when I mentioned that she was too young for me or that I was too old for her.

We sort of narrowed the gap by cutting back on some things and doubling up on others.

Well, after I had open heart surgery in December of that year we made a deal. Soon as I could stand up for a full 20 minutes in February 1988, the deed would be done. On the seventh I stepped up from cloud nine onto the highest one around and never looked back again at those pre-Joan dreary times.

All of the timeless love songs, ballads and romantic verses seem a part of our vows. We still roll along in sickness and in health, having a breezy time as mates, friends and lovers - just the two of us.

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16 • The Upper Columbia Pioneer

February 11, 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

A unique opportunity to get into Invermereʼs Real Estate market. This recreational/ residential property is complete with 3 BR, 2 BTH, single car garage, deck and balcony with fantastic mountain views. Within walking distance to all amenities, New Home warranty, and best of all, no condo fees! MLS#108154

$247,000.00

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

Panoramic Views

Get in on the Bottom

Roger Askey 342-1295

Take a Look!

Magnificent views accentuate this top quality family home. Fine attention to detail with massive timbers and lots of real Kettle Valley stone and rockwork.

Complete with four huge bedrooms, loads of parking and a great big lot, all tucked away at the end of a no-thru road. MLS#108182

$398,000.00

Just a stroll to shops and services, yet in a quiet location, this Fairmont home has plenty to offer! This spacious home is the ideal recreational or revenue property with tons of deck space and a lower level suite. Enjoy 3 bedrooms on the upper level, a low maintenance yard & beautiful mountain views! MLS# Exclusive

$259,000.00

Spectacular Finishing

Create Your Dream

Imagine the View

This 3 bedroom, 21/2 bathroom corner unit awaits your final touches. Completely renovated from floor to ceiling. This unit boasts new everything from the slate floors to the river rock fireplace. You will enjoy the quiet location this unit offers and the easy access to the sandy beach and boat launch. MLS#NEW

This property is located in the cul-de-sac of the prestigious Forest Ridge Estates. It is surrounded by beautiful views of Panoramaʼs ski slopes and incredible mountainscapes. Nestled in the trees, this lot has a private feeling and offers the perfect opportunity to combine the neighboring lot to build your dream home MLS#108192

Rest your eyes on the scenery while you lounge on the deck of this condo at 1000 Peaks Lodge. Enjoy revenue to cover most of your cost of ownership with the flexibility to use it for your ski & golf vacations. The only 2 BRM unit available in this building. Sleeps six MLS#108298

$399,000.00

$179,000.00+gst

$334,900.00+gst

This is the Time!

Cottage in the Trees

No Time Commitment

Get in on Panorama Mountain real estate before it goes out of sight! This 2 BDR unit in Panorama Springs offers a great valley view from two balconies. Fully furnished and in the rental pool so expenses to you are few. Large enough for family and right beside the pools. MLS#108284

This lovely two bedroom cottage offers an open design with vaulted ceilings, large sundeck and a quiet location. The large lot gives you easy access to biking, hiking, Dutch Creek community swimming pool and the tennis courts. Close to the amenities of Fairmont Hot Springs and all the valley has to offer. MLS#NEW

Level building lot on the popular Windermere Valley golf Course. 360 degrees of spectacular mountain views and ample sunshine. This lot with no building time commitments gives you the option to decide what and when you would like to build MLS#NEW

$377,200.00+gst

$239,000.00

$98,500.00

Chalet Near Paradise!

Dreaming of skiing, golf, swimming or hiking? Panorama has it all and this spacious chalet will be your recreation and activity center. This must see property has beautiful pine and fir finishing, huge bedrooms and a 2 bedroom suite to help pay for your fun! Donʼt delay, call today for more information. MLS# 98425

$675,000.00

Looking for Luxury?

Relax & take in the mountain views or head to the Lake View Meadows sport centre. Complete with full furnishings and lake access, this 4 BDR, 3 BTR home offers a large, bright living/dining area, country kitchen with granite counter tops, vaulted ceilings, reclaimed wood & tile flooring and a large heated double garage. MLS#NEW

$820,000.00