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April 21, 2006

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Garbage lays in heaps north of Wilmer. Dumping garbage is illegal and can be punished by ﬁnes of up to $2000. Photo by Bob Ede

Illegal garbage dumped near Wilmer By Adrian Bergles Pioneer Staff Many piles of garbage lay dumped in the bush just off Westside Road immediately north of Wilmer. Throughout the bush, in many places where there is an opening, dozens of pickup-truck loads of branches, deer carcasses and waste such as old lawn equipment and oil drums are scattered. Much of the waste is fresh and some of the branches are still green. “I don’t know why people are doing this,” said Regional District of East Kootenay area G director Klara Trescher. Electoral Area G is a portion of the regional district that includes all the unincorporated land from Wilmer in the south to Spillimacheen in the north, and from the Purcell Mountain Range in the west to the Alberta border in the East. Asked for comment by The Pioneer, Mrs. Trescher said this was the first she had heard of the problem. “Avoiding paying landfill fees is no reason to throw garbage in the woods,” she said. Mrs. Trescher said the Columbia Valley Landfill on the Windermere Loop Road, across the highway from Windermere, accepts household waste, like leaves and branches, for free. Mrs. Trescher said people found dumping illegally on regional district land can be subject to fines. The fines range from $500 to $2000. “Even grass clippings are illegal,” said regional district public education coordinator Loree Duczek from Cranbrook.

She said many people may dump grass or branches thinking they are biodegradeable. And the sight of garbage in the woods makes others think it is OK to dump waste. “One small pile can turn into all kinds of garbage,” she said. Mrs. Duczek said besides regular household garbage - which includes most furniture - things like chipped wood, auto batteries and propane cylinders under 100 pounds are accepted at the landﬁll for free. Mrs. Duczek said, as education coordinator, her job is to go to schools and community groups that invite her, and to do presentations on proper waste disposal and recycling. She said she has given presentations at Windermere Elementary, Edgewater Elementary, Martin Morigeau Elementary in Canal Flats, and Eileen Madson and J.A. Laird schools in Invermere. She has also done presentations to community groups like churches, garden clubs and branches of the Rotary and Lions Clubs. Mrs. Duczek said education helps people make environmentally-sound decisions. She said that often kids who are shown the right ways to dispose of waste will teach those lessons to their parents. Mrs. Duczek said after years of public education on how and where to dispose of garbage she doesn’t know why people continue to dump waste in the bush. “If we had the answer, that would be very enlightening,” she said. Garbage bins for public use are set up at Brisco, Edgewater, Fairmont, and Canal Flats. To contact Mrs. Duczek, or to arrange a presentation, call 1-888-478-7335.

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April 14, 2006

Windermere Elementary raises $5000 for cancer research

For two teachers and a student at Windermere Elementary, raising money for Cancer was a hair-raising experience. Called Hair Raising 2006, the fundraiser earned over $5000, wildly surpassing expectation. “Our goal was to raise $2000 in nine days,” said Mr. Scott. “I promised if we raised that much I’d let a student shave my head in front of the school.” Teacher Brad Scott, a grade four and five teacher; Christa Stimming, a grade three and four teacher; and grade six student Jared Livingston all had their hair lopped off in front of a packed school assembly last Thursday. The idea came about quickly. Mr. Scott and student Jared spoke about the idea and one week later the project was begun. The fundraiser lasted nine days and pledges were made by friends and family of Windermere Elementary School students. Each donation bought a chance to do the haircutting. “It was a celebration,” said Mr. Scott of the assembly. “We wanted the kids to realize it’s a time to laugh and have fun but understand why they were there.” “Everyone is affected by cancer,” he said.

Teacher Brad Scott, grade six student Jared Livingston and teacher Christa Stimming all had their hair cut for cancer research. The three were shorn in front of a packed school assembly at Windermere Elementary School last Thursday.

Teacher Christa Stimming holds her severed hair last Thursday. The hair will be made into a wig.

Jared Livingston had his long locks shorn for cancer research. Jared is a grade six student.

Brad Scott smiles as his hair is lopped oﬀ. His fundraising idea raised over $5000. Photos by Lisa Ede

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Rockies’ auction in town By Pioneer Staff The Columbia Valley Rockies’ annual fundraiser auction is set to go on Saturday, April 22 at 1 p.m. at the Invermere Community Hall. “A good cross-section of businesses have donated goods,” said auction organizer Leo Kienitz. “There’ll be something for everybody.” For example, two $1000 real estate gift certificates, from local realtors Bernie Raven and Wende Brash respectively, will be auctioned off, said Mr. Kienitz. “They can be used against listing a property or buying a place,” he said. Mr. Kienitz has been organizing the auction for the past couple of months. He said Tex Lortscher,

who has worked at the past several Rockies’ auctions, will be back this year. “He’s a professional auctioneer and he does a great job,” said Mr. Kienitz. Mr. Kienitz calls himself an ‘unoﬃcial board member’ of the Rockies. He said the auction usually raises about $8,000 to $9,000 for the junior B hockey team. “Our goal this year is in the same area but it’s always nice to take home a bit more,” he said. The Rockies’ annual operating budget is between $160,000 and $170,000 per year, said Mr. Kienitz. The budget is spent on things like maintaining the team’s bus, paying billet families, ice rental, equipment, and paying the team’s coach and general manager.

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The Longest Day - Local Mounties Glen Bryson and Darrin Underhill are leading a foursome of RCMP on a day of golf to raise funds for the Canadian Cancer Society. The policemen hope to play 170 holes at Copper Point Golf Club between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. on June 21, said course general manager Brian Schaal. Pledges are being accepted at the Columbia Valley RCMP detachment, Copper Point, Invermere Pharmasave and the Source in Invermere. The Mounties hope to raise $10,000, said Mr. Schaal. The long day of golf will be followed by a dinner served by the Mounties in their traditional red serge uniforms. Tickets for the dinner are $50 and are available through the View restaurant at Copper Point.

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Pictured from left are Copper Point golf professional Dale Moore, RCMP Constable Darrin Underhill, Doreen Stafford of the Canadian Cancer Society, and RCMP Constable Glen Bryson. Photo by Dave Sutherland

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April 21, 2006

RCMP Report

• April 5: About 11:40 p.m. an unidentified male was seen fleeing after taking two bags of motorcycle gear from the back of a pickup truck parked at 1310 - 7th Avenue. • April 6: About 12:15 a.m. a member on patrol observed a vehicle almost missing the turn at the Black Forest trail road off Highway 93/95. The driver was issued a 24-hour driving suspension and had his vehicle towed. • April 6: At 2 p.m. RCMP received a report that a black duffle bag had been found along the old Radium dump road with various purses and wallets scattered around. All identification is in the process of being returned. • April 7: RCMP had five party complaints in Invermere during the evening. On a couple of occasions arrests were made and the subjects were lodged in cells for being drunk in a public place. One intoxicated female had to be taken to the hospital due to alcohol poisoning. • April 8: RCMP attended to a reported assault at the Invermere Inn about 7 p.m. This file is still under investigation, with charges pending against two subjects. • April 8: About 10 p.m. a member on patrol through the David Thompson Secondary School parking lot encountered four individuals smoking marijuana. A subject was arrested in relation to the previously reported assault. • April 9: About 12:30 a.m. Panorama Security requested the removal of a drunken and disorderly person who subsequently spent the night at the Columbia Valley Detachment. • April 9: About 12:45 a.m. the Columbia Valley RCMP were advised of willful damage to street signs in front of the David Thompson Senior Secondary School on 15th Street, by two youths who pushed over four street signs. • April 9: About 1:30 a.m. RCMP members enroute to Panorama on Toby Creek Road were almost involved in a head-on collision. The members were surprised to find a vehicle had crossed the center lane, directly lined up with the fully-marked police vehicle, forcing the police officer to take evasive

action. The vehicle was subsequently pulled over and the driver showed signs of impairment. An impaired driving investigation ensued, and the driver provided breath samples that were almost three times over the legal limit. This incident is still under investigation and will be before the courts. • April 9: About 7 a.m. RCMP received a report that an unknown subject or subjects tried to put a big rock through a Golden Arrow charter bus. Minimal damage occurred. • April 9: RCMP received a report that over the course of the night unknown subjects had stolen three red “cream” Gerry cans containing gas from the back of a guest’s pickup truck at the Bavaria Motel in Radium. • April 9: At 1:30 p.m. RCMP were notiﬁed of a group of snowmobilers in a closed riding area at Olive Hut in the Forster’s Creek area. The RCMP wish to remind all snowmobilers that the onus is on them to know which areas are closed. It is also against federal and B.C. law to drink and ride. The Columbia Valley RCMP enforces the laws of this province and works with other agencies to ensure safe back-country use. If anyone wishes to voice their concerns, they can contact Cpl. Brent Ayers of the Columbia Valley RCMP, either on or oﬀ duty. • April 11: About 5:40 a.m. RCMP were dispatched to a tractor-trailer rollover on Highway 93, 15 kilometres east of Radium. The driver was issued a provincial violation ticket for speed relative to conditions. • April 11: At about 6:50 a.m. RCMP were dispatched to a single-vehicle rollover on Westside Road, seven miles north of Highway 95 from Fairmont. The driver was issued a provincial violation ticket. • April 11: About 11 a.m. RCMP were advised that a 14-year-old red Honda lawn mower had been stolen from an unlocked garage at Fairmont Hot Springs. Between April 5th and April 12th there were 71 calls for service. If anyone has information regarding any of the above incidents, please contact the Columbia Valley RCMP at 342-9292.

Pioneer Briefs Calling all Quilters The Valley Piecemakers quilting guild is looking for a few good quilts. The quilts will be displayed at the Windermere Valley Museum during the group’s biennial quilt show this upcoming Valley Visitor’s Appreciation Day in July. Although the show is months away, interested quilters are asked for their submissions now, said quilt show committee head, Deb Dakin. Call Mrs. Dakin at 342-4498.

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PERSPECTIVE Historical Lens

Here and there By Bob Ede

Invermere’s founding father

Take it to the landﬁll

One does not have to drive very far out of town on any of the back roads to find piles of refuse dumped by people, presumably, to avoid landfill fees. Most piles consist of yard waste, such as branches and grass. There are, however, piles of household garbage, old appliances, animal carcasses and building waste. Ironically, most household garbage can be taken to the landfill free of charge. Branches and yard waste are also free and will be properly composted. It may not seem a problem to dump biodegradable waste in the bush but consider the mess posed to people walking, biking or going for a drive. Consider also the fire hazard that they generate, especially after a year or two. Household waste and carcasses pose a risk for wildlife and pets. Not to mention the unsightly pollution of encountering an old fridge or mattress while out for a walk or Sunday drive. Many people who see the dumping may assume it is okay to dump in the bush. It is not. This is a local problem. The back roads don’t need to be littered with junk. Be responsible, take it to the landfill.

Edmund Thomas Johnston is pictured here with his youngest daughter, Leona Frances Johnston, in 1922. Born in Ontario, Mr. Johnston travelled to California for the Gold Rush and then followed the trail to riches here, arriving in 1882. He claimed two lots in what is now Elkhorn Ranch in Windermere. In 1890 Mr. Johnston was the owner of the Invermere townsite, and he named it Copper City. It was later named Canterbury, and ﬁnally Invermere.

Spring has sprung

Lilacs budded this year during a January warm spell. The ice came off Windermere Lake about a week and a half ago. But, it’s not truly spring without the appearance of the first crocus that seems to magically sprout up shortly after a late snowfall, such as we had on the weekend. In what has become a tradition, our photographer Lisa Ede was lucky enough to find Logan Turk searching for the first sign of spring and capture him for this week’s front page. While on the lookout for a few spring photos myself, I met up with local photographer and writer Andy Stuart-Hill taking his dog for a walk. Seeing my camera and knowing it would make a good photo he pointed me in the direction of a raft of turtles sunning themselves in the warm spring sun. The photo can be seen on page 21. I may have walked by this photo as nature tends to blend, but thanks to Mr. Stuart-hill, I was able to witness another rite of spring.

Playoﬀ hockey returns

The playoffs finally start tonight kicking off the real NHL season. The Calgary Flames bandwagon is filled to overflowing since many Vancouver Cunuck and Toronto Maple Leafs fans jumped on. So make sure to grab a beverage and cozy up to the big screen and cheer on your favorite team.

Photo courtesy of Windermere District Historical Society

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor: I want to congratulate you and your staﬀ on winning a Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Award for Entrepreneur of the Year. It is a great honour to be recognized in this way.

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LETTERS Letter to the Editor: Perhaps the reason only 87 people were able to attend the recent Waterside Proposal Open House, was that it was held it between 3pm-6pm on a weekday. The majority of concerned residents and voters in Invermere, particularly those who might be opposed to changing the height restrictions, are working at those hours. The meeting, which was supposed to encourage public input, was scheduled at an inconvenient time, when the least number of people could attend. Since “low attendance” is being used to avoid having a second information session regarding this Proposed Development, will Council please make certain the “public hearing” is scheduled for a time when all of us are able to attend, and plan for a long evening or make this a two session hearing. Please publicize it well and in advance, if you truly want the voices of your constituents to be heard. The Developers knew when they purchased the land that there was a height restriction in place. They knew before they bought the land, that in order to achieve the proﬁt margin they wanted, they were going to have to approach the District to change the height restrictions. Many of us do not want the height restrictions changed to accommodate the Developer’s current proposal. We may not be opposed to the development in total, but taking the building height to where the developer wants it, is a serious issue which opens doors, all over our community, for unwanted 4+ storey buildings. Proponents of development seem to envision and support turning Invermere into another Whistler, according to the recent CBC news program that was held from here. When asked about the residents who oppose this, as a vision for our community, the pro-development stance seemed to be “they’ll get used to it.” I guess all we can hope for is another election before our trusted Council has taken us too far down this road. Alternatively, our current Council could hold meetings that enable the participation and voice of all, listen carefully to concerned taxpayers and voters, and act in our best interest, not just the wants of Developers. Yvonne Meehan Invermere, BC

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The fourth annual Lions Magic Show will take to the stage at the Invermere Community Hall for two shows on Friday, April 28. The family-friendly magic shows will start at 4 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. John Kaplan and his troupe from Burnaby will provide the entertainment. “He’s a magician and an illusionist,” said Lions member and event chair Herb Seel. Traditional favourites like sawing

the lady in half will be performed, said Mr. Seel. “His show is excellent,” he said. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students and seniors, and a family can get in for $25. Tickets can be bought at Dave’s Book Bar, or Majestic U-Brew in Invermere, or through any Lions member. The event is a fundraiser for the Lions Club. “All the funds go back to the public,” said Mr. Seel. The Lions hope to raise $4500 through the two shows. “That’s what we’ve done in the past,” he said.

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Out & About Please call 341-6299 or Email us at upioneer@telus.net to enter your event in our FREE listings.

Toby Theatre • April 19 - 22: Curious George • April 26 - 28: Disney’s Eight Below

April 22nd • 7:30 pm: Wings Over the Rockies start-up presentation at DTSS Theatre. • 7:30 pm: “Harp Angel” at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere. Traditional and Celtic harp music. Tickets at Dave’s Book Bar and Stober’s. For info: 342-0780. • 1 pm: Columbia Valley Rockies 5th Annual Auction, Invermere Community Hall. Auctioneer: Tex Lortscher, High Country Auctions.

April 23rd • 7:30 pm: Samaritan’s Purse Regional Director Rhonda Davison will share her recent experience of shoe box distribution in Costa Rica, at Lake Windermere Alliance Church. Refreshments served; everyone welcome.

April 26th • 2 pm: Season Opener ﬁrst tee time, Windermere Ladies Golf Club, past - present - future members welcome.

April 28th • 4 pm and 7 pm: John Kaplan Makin’ Magic! Magic Show, Invermere Community Hall, held by the Lions Club. • 7:30 pm: Brisco Social, held at the Brisco Community Hall.

April 29th • 8 am - 8 pm: Health & Wellness 2nd Annual “Living a Life of Balance”: A Forum for Women, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. Ticket $150. For info and registration: 342-3210.

May 2nd - 8th • Wings Over The Rockies: Discover the world of birds through guided nature walks, river ﬂoats, voyager canoe trips, horseback riding, art exhibits, evening presentations, live music, workshops, children’s festival, and a Wings Gala Banquet. For info: call the College of the Rockies, 342-3210, or visit www.wingsovertherockies.org.

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Invermere Thrift Store • Thursdays, 10 am-4 pm; and Fridays and Saturdays, 1 pm-4 pm.

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May 12th • 7:30 pm: The Valley Voices Community Choir Spring Concert “Thank You For The Music!”, Christ Church Trinity, Invermere. Tickets $10, students $5, under 12 free, available at Dave’s Book Bar and Stober’s.

May12th - 13th • 6 pm - 9 pm & 10 am - 5 pm: Home and Recreation Show, Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena, Invermere, held by the Kinsmen Club of Windermere Valley. For info: 341-3314

May 14th - 15th • Spring Archery Shoot, Lake Lillian. Watch for more info.

May 15th • 7 pm: CV Arts Cinefest Pick, “Mrs. Henderson Presents” at the Toby Theatre. Tickets $10.

May 16th • The Big Bike for Stroke is back! Assemble 29 riders for a good cause. The Heart and Stroke Foundation provides the biggest of bicycles, prizes, and more. For info: Tina Choi, (250) 359-8198 or visit the Big Bike for Stroke site for more details. • 7:30 pm: Edgewater Recreation Society Annual General Meeting, Edgewater Hall. For info: 3479882.

May 21st • 7 pm: Ellen McIlwaine, blues artist extraordinaire, performing. Pynelogs Cultural Centre, Invermere. Tickets $30. For info: 342-7108 or 342-4423.

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Hot Springs Hours of Operation • Radium Hot Springs Hot Pool: Sunday through Thursday, Noon-9 pm; Friday and Saturday, Noon10 pm. • Fairmont Hot Springs Hot Pool: 8 am-10pm daily.

Public Library Hours of Operation Tuesday, 10 am - 5:30 pm Wednesday, 12 pm - 8 pm Thursday, 12 pm - 5: 30 pm Friday, 10 am - 5:30 pm Saturday, 10 am - 4 pm Sunday and Monday, Closed. OTHER • 7 pm: Bingo at the Invermere Seniors’ Centre, 1309-14th Street, every second and fourth Thursday. • Windermere Fire Department is seeking community minded volunteers. For info: Aaron at 342-3965. • 7-9 pm every Thursday. Second Winds Community Band - DTSS Band room. Woodwinds, brass and percussion - all levels welcome. For info: call Howie at 342-0100. • 6:30 pm: Lighten Up Weight Loss Support Circle, ﬁrst and third Wednesdays of every month at All Things Beautiful. • Jam nights every Thursday at The Sportsman’s Lounge. For info: 345-6346. • Karaoke every Saturday night at The Sportsman’s Lounge. For info: 345-6346. • 7 pm: Community Hymn Sing at the Lake Windermere Alliance Church, every second Sunday of the month. For info: 342-5961. • 7 pm: Archery, Lake Lillian, held by the Rod & Gun Club. Sponsored by

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“What the hell you got with money, anyway?” he said. “You’re going to croak and you can’t take it with you.” Former Invermere man Kelly Miller says playing With that mindset, Mr. Miller has set out to dogin front of thousands of country-music fans makes gedly pursue a career in music. Since moving to Calhim nervous as hell. gary, Kelly has been putting in long hours forming He hopes to get used to the feeling as he pursues a a band, rehearsing, selecting songs for his album and career in country music. “It just gives you a huge sense recording it. of energy,” he said. The album was recorded at The Beach Studios Kelly recently released his first album, A Young in Calgary, which Kelly said is the biggest in western The first annual Mountain Mosaic Festival of Arts, July 2,‘new 2005, was an overwhelming success thanks to the andhe generosity of Man’sheld Eyes.onHeSaturday, calls the genre country.’ Canada. “It’s exhausting, butefforts it’s great,” said. Mountain Mosaic Masterpiece many people, businesses, sponsors, donors, volunteers, artists, artisans, musicians, everyone who attended the events…and bidders who purchased “It’s an album that pulls on heartstrings, but there’s Kelly is now planning an album release party for the art pieces. All played a vital role…all bring CV Arts one step closer to fulfilling the next possible dream – a Performing Arts Centre to further someValley upbeat– to stuff said adjacent the father to of Pynelogs two: Jackie, 12, the valley,on over the May long weekend. A tour is schedenhance arts and entertainment in our Columbia be,”built Cultural Centre, the shores of Lake Windermere. and Kelvin, seven. uled to start next month in Alberta and B.C. June 20th - July 2nd, 2006 On behalf of CV Arts and the 2005 Mountain Mosaic Festival Arts Organizing Committee, heartfelt thanks gratitude is extended to: Kelly lost hisofwife Karen to cancer in 2003. Some He alsoand plans to play often in his hometown. Last Join in the fun by participating in this annual major CV of his experience is relayed on the album, and his wife summer, Kelly was the entertainer at Bull Riding in 2005 CHARTER Gunnar Jorgenson Works Catherine Tado Arts Fundraiser. Put your best art forward in supportTex’s of CoffeeRotary Brad Kitchings Invermere Club of 15 years was a source of inspiration. “The last week the Rockies, and he saidKasper he has been invited back this James SPONSORS the on-going development of the arts and culture in Home the Hardware Pauline Newhouse Lindsay Pugh DA VINCI we spent in the hospital together, she told me not to year. Kurt Reichel Columbia Valley Sign Artists Creek Estate valley. Tinhorn Art submitted for thisWinery event must be original and quit,” he said. Kelly and his promotional team are now soliciting Natalie ruby The Valley Echo FOOD KIOSKS Copper Point Golf Course have been completed within the last two years. Marty Ryan The Upper Columbia Pioneer employee of Lake A long-time Auto in Invermere, radio stations withAnne the Riches-Pynelogs goal of getting his music on the MICHELANGELO Gabe Senger Eagle Ranch Golf Course WestJet Jacqueline Ray Snerch Kelly moved to Calgary last November to pursue his air. Th e goal is to have the Pinsonneault album’s first& single, which Entry forms will be available by April 15th from the Pynelogs Sue Wells Strands Restaurant BEETHOVEN Wild Rose 2-for-1 Pizza dream. For the time being, Kelly’s children are living shares the album’s name, played regularly on the radio Properties CulturalPeters Centre& Co. and from the new CV Arts website. High Country Invermere Fitness Centre CREATIVE AREA Te Papa Nui Antiques & Collectables Inc. TammyCHILDRENS’ with his sister, their aunt Miller-Mullikin, and this summer. Paramount Resources Ltd. Candyland Paul Christy Grey Wolf Golf Course For further GLEN GOULDinformation please contact: Ron Cope her family in Windermere. Copies of Kelly’s CD are available at retailers Chris Evans Portabello Restaurant Interior World Pat Luders at 345-0350 or Kelly has sacrifi ced much to make his album, cut throughout Invermere, including his old employer Panache Donna Strand Palliser Printing & Publishing Ltd. VOLUNTEERS McToogles Restaurant Shelly Streicek & Family with the independent Calgary label Nexxt Records, Lake Auto. They can also be purchased over the interJoan at 342-6875. Lake Auto Manz Service Ltd. Jackie Anderson Stobers Dept. Store Chizuko Purschwitz The Road - Calgary into a reality. net at www.westernstardiscovery.com. Dee Conklin The Wannabees (led by Vivian Crebo) Alice Breeze & Drama Group Deadline for entries is Friday, June 9th, 2006. Mike Haltman To raise the more than $100,000 required to make “I was always going to do this,” said Kelly. “I’m Stampede Catering 2005 FESTIVAL Bruce Everett Deadline for delivery of art to Pynelogs will be Bob Goldie Paper Root Studios-Calgary a professional record, he sold hisRob home, DONORS Dunn a lot, a boat full in, so there’s no stopping now.” Saturday and Sunday, June 17th and 18th. Wilf Gobert Allguard Security-Cranbrook Al Markin Christine Vidalin and his cars. Tim Strand RCMP-Invermere Detachment By Adrian Bergles Pioneer Staff

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New resort for Invermere By Adrian Bergles Pioneer Staff A new 700-unit resort development is planned for Invermere. “It’s not a given but we’re very optimistic,” said Jon Dick, of Statesman Corporation of Calgary, who will develop the Pine Ridge Mountain Resort. The final papers for the sale of the land, located above the Westridge subdivision, were signed between Leo Kienitz of Invermere and the developer, Statesman Corporation of Calgary, last week, said Mr. Dick. Statesman presented its plan to the District of Invermere staff and council at a meeting last week. “The technical issues have all been looked after,” said District of Invermere Chief Administrative Officer Chris Prosser. He said the project is ready for first reading by district council, although he said no time for the first reading had been set. A public forum will follow, he said. If everything goes according to plan, Mr. Dick said, sales on the units will begin this fall and construction will begin next spring. To allow the development, Invermere’s Official Community Plan must be amended and the land re-zoned. The zoning change is more difficult than usual because the developer intends on making part of the subdivision available for daily rental. To allow for daily rentals, a new zone will have to be created, said Mr. Prosser. The community plan will have to be changed to allow for specific development of the area, said Mr. Prosser. He said similar community plan amend-

ments were made when the Westside Park and CastleRock Developments were approved. Mr. Dick said the majority of Pine Ridge buyers will be from out of town. The units will be owned outright but some second-home owners may choose to put their property into the rental pool, said Mr. Dick. The rental properties will be managed by the developer. Mr. Dick said the rental units will be separate from the existing Westridge subdivision. “There will be no contact,” said Mr. Dick. The development will be made up of 300 single detached family homes and the rest will be townhomes and attached bungalows, said Mr. Dick. He said the proposed development will be built to high environmental standards. For example, as much rainwater as allowable will be trapped for use in things like toilets and irrigation. Only native plants will be used to landscape the area, and as many trees as possible will be left standing, he said. “We will maintain open access to the general public,” said Mr. Dick. Statesman is currently developing a resort development across Highway 93/95 from Copper Point Golf Club, called the Cottages at Copper Point. Mr. Dick said Statesman has developed properties in Calgary, Kelowna, Phoenix, Seattle and Raleigh, North Carolina. He said the company is currently planning new developments outside of Seattle and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. “Wherever there’s a good opportunity,” he said. “We think Invermere is a fabulous place to do business.”

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Historic Tegart home gets new life All stories by Adrian Bergles Pioneer Staff A historic valley home will soon be moved from its tired old footings on the Tegart ranch north of Radium to a new location in Edgewater. The old two-storey yellow house with the steep-pitched roof has been a valley fixture since it was erected in 1914. For 92 years the home sat six kilometres north of Radium, along the old cart path that eventually became Highway 95. In 1945 the house and the 640 acres it sits on, across the Columbia River wetlands from the foot of Steamboat Mountain, was bought by George and Lillian Tegart. “I’ve lived there since I was eight,” said their son Denis Tegart, 69, who still owns the ranch and still lives in the same yard. Over the years the house, which was not purchased from the Eaton’s company, as some have speculated, has been home to several generations of the Tegart family. It served as the headquarters for George’s guiding and outfitting business, and Denis’ mother Lillian lived there until her death in the early 1990s. “Denis’ mother used to tell some stories of some pretty wild parties. It’s seen some good times,” said Denis’ wife Rosemary. A native Australian, Rosemary, 66, moved to the ranch in the late 1960s when she married Denis. In 1961 George Tegart passed away, and in 1963 Denis bought the ranch from his mother. He worked hard for those two years and saved until he had enough for a down payment. Lillian stayed in the old house, and Denis built a new house a couple of hundred feet away. Since the late 1960s, he and Rosemary have lived in the new home, a modest bungalow. A family gathering at the old house circa 1914. Back then the ranch was known as the D.L. after owner Dave Larmour. Mr. Tegart said the old house was built by Dave Larmour and his family, and was on the ranch. them down,” he said. originally called the D.L. Ranch. Denis can remember the day when the highway in After Lillian died, the house sat empty. It was The Larmour family stayed a short time, and in front of the home was paved. “It was the old wagon given new life by Denis’ daughter Lorena Tegart, her 1918 the still-new house was sold to Eric and Barbara road, a gravel and clay road until 1955,” he said. then-husband Frank, and their two daughters Kristin Smith, who renamed the ranch the U5. He can also remember teams of wild horses run- and Courtenay. After he bought the ranch, Denis renamed it after ning through the fields and forests behind the house. The family moved in 12 years ago, and the home his family and called it the Tegart Hereford Ranch. At From an early age he captured and tamed some of was extensively renovated with new wiring, new its peak, Denis ran 160 head of purebred Herefords those wild horses. “I was over there with Dad, running continued on page 13

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demolish or remove?” said Denis. plumbing and new interior walls, she The reserve is a piece of provincial said. Lorena had the old white house legislation created in the 1970s to propainted yellow. tect agricultural land from development Lorena and her new husband Larry pressure. Hermanrude Denis said are having the “The house has been there for the house’s old home moved a very long time, and a lot of foundation is to Edgewater. beginning to “It has a lot of people don’t want to see it go.” crumble, and value for us in Denis Tegart that the house the family,” said would need to Lorena. be lifted if it For Denis were to remain at its old spot. In Edgeand Rosemary, the move makes practical water a new, modern foundation will be sense. The couple said they may build a built for the house. new, energy-eﬃcient retirement home “The house has been there for a on their land. As the couple’s ranchland very long time, and a lot of people don’t is within the Agricultural Land Reserve, want to see it go,” said Denis. “It’s been they can’t build a new home without rethere for 90 years. This may make it last moving the old one. another 90.” “So what are your options - either

The ranch was known as the U5 when this photo was taken in 1949.

The long journey to Edgewater No effort or expense is being spared to move the 35-ton Tegart home from its old site beside Highway 95 to its new spot in Edgewater. Lorena Tegart and her husband Larry Hermanrude will pay about $20,000 for moving expenses and another $20,000 to have the telephone and hydro lines in Edgewater moved to allow the old house, built in 1914, to pass. Then there are renovations and the cost of a new foundation for the house. “This is very important to us, and we want to do it right,” said Lorena. She and Larry have hired the services of Windermere house mover Hank Pronk. Mr. Pronk has already set to work. In eight working days he has prepared the house for moving. “Right now you could back the truck under it and go,” he said. The home now rests on top of huge steel I-beams that weigh 78 pounds per foot. It has been jacked up four feet off the ground by four 50-ton hydraulic jacks and slid forward off its foundation. Large dolly wheels sit under the beams, ready for the three-kilometre move to Edgewater.

The Tegart ranch house is on wheels and ready to be moved to Edgewater. The house will get a new foundation and be renovated in Edgewater. It will remain yellow. The short move, however, won’t be easy. Everything has to be coordinated perfectly in order for the home to arrive in Edgewater on its new foundation, sometime in June or July.

“It’s not a typical move,” said Mr. Pronk. “A typical move would be on the highway.” Instead of taking Highway 95 to the Edgewater turnoﬀ, the home will

be moved across the ranchland behind the house. From there it will join an old road that leads into town. The tall two-storey house with a sharp peaked roof will go cross-country to avoid as many costly disturbances to power lines as possible. The old road cuts across private property and has to be repaired in order to be used, said Lorena. The land is owned by the Schickedanz Brothers, who have been “very supportive” of the move. The move will be made in two steps. The ﬁrst part of the home’s voyage will happen soon, as it must cross the ranch before the irrigation season begins. The house will then sit and wait for the foundation to be ﬁnished before making the last part of its journey into town. Before it is slid into place in Edgewater, the wooden underside of the home will be replaced, said Lorena.“There is a lot of work ahead. I’ll bet it’ll be a year before we’re in it.” When Lorena was growing up, the home belonged to her grandmother. “I always used to say I wanted a house like Nana’s,” she said.

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The following people were convicted and sentenced in adult court held at the Invermere Court House on April 18. Presiding was circuit judge Ron Webb of Cranbrook. • Skeeder W. H. Campbell pled guilty to operating a vehicle with over 80 milligrams of alcohol. The court heard that on February 26 of this year in Invermere, Mr. Campbell was stopped by RCMP. The court heard Mr. Campbell admitted to drinking and to taking “a couple of puffs” of marijuana. Mr. Campbell was sentenced to a $600 fine and a one-year driving prohibition. • Ebert J. Carlson pled guilty to operating a vehicle while impaired. The court heard on January 7 of this year RCMP received a complaint of an erratic driver in Invermere. The court heard the RCMP pulled the driver, Mr. Ebert, over. The court heard when Mr. Ebert was pulled over he smelt strongly of alcohol, had difficulty standing, mumbled his words and moved in a slow and deliberate manner. The court heard Mr. Ebert had two previous alcohol-related convictions, the last in 1992. Mr. Ebert was sentenced to a $900 fine and a one-year driving prohibition. • Leonard W. Bjorkman pled guilty to storage of a firearm contrary to regulation. The court heard that on August 6 of last year RCMP investigated a domestic case in Canal Flats. The court heard that Mr. Bjorkman showed RCMP around. The court heard the RCMP found a rifle behind the bedroom door. The court heard RCMP found another rifle in the home. The court heard the guns were not loaded and were unregistered. Mr. Bjorkman was sentenced to a $200 fine. • Andrez J. Batorowski pled guilty to operating a vehicle or vessel with over 80 milligrams of alcohol. The court heard this was “a typical case of its kind.” The court heard Mr. Batorowski gave two alcohol tests. The court heard each reading was .200. Mr. Batorowski was sentenced to a $600 fine and a one-year driving prohibition. • Kaspar J. Heiz pled guilty to breach of probation. The court heard that at 10 p.m. on April 15 of this year, Mr. Heiz was seen walking toward a building on a farm. The court heard that at the time Mr. Heiz was on probation. The court heard Mr. Heiz is under court order not to be within one kilometre of the farm. The court heard RCMP arrived at 10:20 p.m. and found Mr. Heiz sleeping on a bench in a barn on the farm. The court heard Mr. Heiz earlier had breached his probation seven times since he originally pled guilty to assault in March of last year. Mr. Heiz was sentenced to three months in jail.

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The Green Zone By Harold Hazelaar Invermere The Day It’s Finally Over: When is it your time to go? More importantly, what round of golf will be your last? We take a look at some possibilities that may just mean the end of a lifetime of golf. You know it’s your last round of golf on . . . • The day you decide that lawn bowling is more appealing than golf. • The day you realize selling your clubs would be more worthwhile than keeping them. • The day you decide that you aren’t going to buy new golf balls anymore, because you keep losing them. • The day you get so frustrated with your game that you tackle your fellow player’s golf bag. • The day you ﬁnally decide that spending more time with your wife is more important than golf.

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• The day you say ‘I can’t remember the last time I got bogey or better on this hole.’ • The day the greens keeper says ‘Do you have to play here? You’re making my job hard.’ • The day you keep missing the ball on the first tee, until the starter asks you to pick it up and walk the hole because ‘you’re holding up the field.’ • The day you ‘pick up’ on more holes that you actually play. • The day you say, ‘I think I will only play this game for fun from now on.’ • The day you find out you have the worst handicap at the club. • The day you can’t remember the score you had on the previous hole. • The day you say ‘I’ve been playing this game for 30 years, but I still haven’t broken 100.’ • The day you are asked ‘How much are your clubs? I will buy them right now, as long as you never play again.’ The Green Zone Quote of the Week is by Mark Twain: “It’s still good sportsmanship to not pick up lost balls while they are still rolling.”

Note: I recently received a letter from a fellow OldTimer hockey player, thanking me for an enjoyable season. Even though I appreciate the compliment, it must be said that it is a two-way street. So, I thank you. ��

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Starting May 5 The Blue Dog Howls at night!

The Green Zone is brought to you by:

CALLING ALL PADDLERS! East meets West when the dragon boats invade Lake Windermere on July 28, 29 and 30, 2006. Join a team or start a team and participate in the fastest growing water sport in Canada.

The same great Blue Dog quality with an evening ﬂare! From 6:00 p.m. Thursday - Monday Lunch: Monday -Friday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Brendan Donahue Investment Advisor Phone: 342-2112

GIC Rates Cashable 90 days 1 year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year

as of April 17th 3.65% 4.02% 4.15% 4.30% 4.35% 4.40% 4.56%

Corporate Bonds as of April 17th Talisman, 01/30/07 4.27% Manitoba Tel, 07/02/07 4.42% Enbridge, 07/29/08 4.30% BMO, 01/31/11 4.60% Shaw Comm, 11/16/12 5.83% Corporate bonds carry varrying degrees of risk depending upon the ﬁnancial situation of each company and are not suitable replacements for GICs. Commissions to buy and sell corporate bonds apply. Subject to availability. Rates may change without notice. Rates subject to change without notice. Subject to availability.

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VALLEY PIONEER Jim Ashworth

Jim Ashworth (1941): The 21-year-old Invermere native serves in the Royal Air Force, in World War II. Special to the Pioneer By Dorothy Isted In January 1941, 21-year-old Jim Ashworth of Invermere went oﬀ to war. With no apparent rhyme or reason, Jim was assigned to the Royal Air Force rather than the RCAF. A year later, William Howard Cleland, upon hearing that Jim would be in Montreal before departing for Britain, asked him to stop by the Ritz Carlton and give his regards to Randolph Bruce, who was living there. Mr. Cleland had served as Mr. Bruce’s secretary during the Columbia Valley Irrigated Fruit Lands era. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce invited the young pilot for dinner. Jim found Mr. Bruce quite charming, not having known him beforehand. (Later on, Mr. Bruce sent Jim a package of cigarettes). Like a lot of young men, Jim had no idea if this latest goodbye to a valley friend would be the last, not because Mr. Bruce was now quite aged. Rather, he had been trained as a pilot, and many planes were being shot down. Sometimes a pilot would escape with his life, only to ﬁnd himself in the hands of hostile people. Which is why the RAF issued blood chits to their pi-

lots. Jim was given one as soon as he joined his squadron in India. This document was first implemented in WW1, printed on paper or cloth, that promised a reward for the safe return of a pilot or observer. (The British airmen called them goolie chits, goolie being the Hindustani word for ball. Hostile tribesmen had been turning captured airmen over to the local women for castration.) It would have been natural during his travels to England, Bombay, Charinga, India, Burma, Cairo and Scotland, to think back on more carefree times, like 1937, when Jim, Bud Coy and Bud Cleland had gone skiing during spring break. It was no ordinary ski trip. The young men drove to Jack Pine and parked their vehicle. With packsacks on, they part hiked and part skied up the Paradise Mine road. At switchbacks they cut across to save time. The snow was solid enough they could actually walk on it It took them most of the day to get up. There, they camped out in a semi- abandoned mining building that was still functional. The boys had travelled light, bringing only the necessary food and bedding. There were some dishes in the building, as a Mr. MacDonald visited from time to time, still watching over what was left of the mine. Arriving late in the afternoon, they stayed overnight and then skied the Paradise Basin all the next day. They could go right around to the north slope on the ridge. It took them only 20 minutes to ski back down to their vehicle. Jim’s father, Arthur, had been commuting from Cranbrook to Invermere to manage the Canadian Bank of Commerce, now known as the CIBC. In 1923 the whole family moved to the valley. One of Mr. Ashworth’s jobs was to keep an eye on how things were panning out on projects the bank had financed. As a result, he was a near-weekly visitor at West Firlands, the ranch owned by former MLA Harold Forster, who was drilling through a rock wall in an effort to provide irrigation for his ranch. After the war, Jim joined the Ferry Squadron. Canadian pilots ferried borrowed American planes back to U.S. soil. In 1965, Jim married Gaetane, whom he had met in Ottawa. Their only child, Valerie, was born in Invermere in 1967. She now lives in Courtenay, where she is the co-ordinator for Telehealth, a system wherby doctors can call and get help with medical procedures. Jim had what many would call an idyllic childhood: fun and games at school, hockey, fishing Paddy Ryan lakes, shooting gophers on the benches with 22s, hanging out at Wing Lee’s store and restaurant with other boys, and attending church. Today he volunteers as a fundraiser for the hospital auxiliary, and at the Fairmont fire department.

Jim Ashworth (today): The war veteran lives in the Columbia Valley and is active with volunteer work.

Best wishes: This note from acquaintance Randolph Bruce to Jim Ashworth oﬀers luck and blessings.

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SPRING FEVER A bale of Painted Turtles sun themselves upon a raft of logs. The painted turtle is blue listed (special concern) on B.C.’s list of endangered species. Photo by Bob Ede

Beth Foster, Alisia Chow and Caylie Johnson enjoy wading into a cold Lake Windermere. Photo by Bob Ede

Canada Geese ﬂy across the lake surface. Photo by Bob Ede

Blooms and birds. Crocuses start poking up through the dry grass while a robin tilts his head in a song. Photos by Dave Sutherland and Bob Ede

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P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS BUSINESS FOR SALE

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“Dirty Blinds”, an established blind cleaning business, with great clientel and potential to grow. Too busy to do both windows and blinds. Asking $79,000. Call Triple-J Window Cleaning 250-349-7546, ask for Jim or Donna.

Spectacular Crescentwood lots in Edgewater coming this spring. Cordillera Avenue Project in planning. “Town Square” commercialresidential lots now, with sewer service to property line - $66,000. Live and work in a village setting. Edgewater Developments, 250347-9660, edgeh2o@telus.net.

VACATION SUITES Central to all Columbia Valley amenities. New self-contained suite with two bedrooms with queen-size beds. Full bathroom. Light and spacious open plan lounge/dining/kitchen area. All appliances. 30ft deck with mountain and lake views. BBQ, hot tub and shower. Calm and peaceful location. N/S, N/P, prefer mature persons. Available for weekly bookings from May 2006. Contact John, 250-342-0810. RETIREMENT VACATION RENTAL New park model in Windermere, sparkling clean, fully equipped, very quiet park. N/S, N/P, W/D, sleeps 4. $999 + taxes weekly, $449 + taxes 3 night minimum. Call Tammy 250-341-1012.

CABIN FOR RENT Spur Valley Golf Resort - aﬀordable, fully self contained seasonal cabin for rent. Please call between 6 and 9 pm, 347-9822.

SUITES FOR RENT STEIN APARTMENTS - residential and commercial. 342- 6912.

INVESTMENT Small investment + growing equity = great vacations. All you do is pack your clothes and groceries because there’s Radium, BC. New two bedroom, two bath, 1045 sq ft condo, fully furnished, maintained, and managed. Check out this 1/4 share concept $95,000 + monthly fees, 403-644-3808.

Open House Saturday and Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm. Or, call to view: Sandra Howard 342-6508; Cathy Howard 342-7071.

framed window, $100 for both; USED 4 sided gas ﬁreplace 50.5” x 24” x 4’ long, includes 12’ black ventpipe, $1000. 403-875-3429.

MUST BE MOVED: Double wide (24x48) 3 bedroom, 1 & 1/2 bath. Recent upgrades, $17,500 3477770.

TWO children’s bicycles, Norco, 15”, shocks, $69/each. 342-0617.

HOMES FOR SALE #116 4835 Radium Blvd, Radium. End unit, valley and mountain views. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, LR, FR, A/C. Beautifully furnished, everything is there to move right in. By appointment only, 342-6790. Possession June 1st, $284,900. 3 bedroom, 2 bath condo with loft at The Peaks in Radium. 1700 sq ft, gas fireplace. Beautiful SW view of mountains and golf course. Please call 250-347-2252 or 250-342-5220. Invermere - 1725 10th Avenue. Three blocks from Kinsmen Beach on Lake Windermere. Tastefully decorated and in excellent condition, this house has a wonderful feel. Lots of windows afford pleasant views in every direction. You’ll be surprised by the interior of this sunny three-storey house. Move right in and use the fully furnished legal walk-out suite to help pay the mortgage. Three bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms on main levels. Vaulted cathedral ceilings throughout. Unique dining sunroom. Enjoy your morning coffee on one of two large, sunny decks overlooking the mature perennial garden that also has flowering trees and shrubs. Store your bikes, gardening equipment, and toys in the quaint garden shed. Fully separate, walk-out one bedroom suite is easy to rent. Suite kitchen has lots of cupboards and pantry, full bathroom, and a large new deck. Five minute walk to downtown, restaurants, fitness centre, arena, schools, and Mount Nelson Athletic Park. $378,000.

Mountain Heights ~ 4 units left ~

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866-342-3526 toll free

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MISC. FOR SALE Custom cut rough lumber, dry ﬁr beams, fence boards, etc. Firewood - ﬁr, birch or pine - split or unsplit. Top quality hay, grass/alfalfa mix, round or square bales. 346-3247. HAY, top quality round bales, alfalfa grass. Call Elkhorn Ranch 342-0617. COW manure, well-aged, will load, $50 for pick-up load. Call Elkhorn Ranch, 342-0617. GREENHOUSE, 8’x12’x9’ fully assembled heater, high-density light, fans, adjustable shelves, automatic overhead vents $3,900 OBO. Call Elkhorn Ranch 3420617. Armchair, tilts your body to standing position, massage with heat, like new, $800. 342-7235. IN RADIUM, 40 pieces used treated 4x6x8’ long posts, 32 pieces used treated 6x6x8’ long posts, plus misc. lengths, $400 takes all; NEW metal 32” exterior door and frame, 4’ x 28” thermal exterior

10’ ﬂat bottom aluminum boat. Good shape $550. 342-6880. HAY for sale, top quality alfalfa grass hay. Large round and small square bales. Birchﬁeld Farm, Brisco, BC. 250-346-3216. Good quality fridge, stove, dishwasher, washer and dryer $40-50 each. Mates and bunk beds, call Dorothy at 342-3826.

RV’s & CAMPERS 1973 Trillium (like a Boler), lightweight ﬁbre glass, 13’ travel trailer excellent condition. Easy towing, asking $3,200 OBO. Can be viewed in Invermere, 250346-3322.

VEHICLES FOR SALE 2001 TOMOS-LX motorcycle, 49cc kick start, 2-speed automatic, 168 km, like new. $1,450 OBO. 3429096, cell 341-8356. ‘89 Volvo 740 GL, automatic, 4 door sedan. Solid highway car, good condition, lots of extras. $2,900. 342-7352. Summer fun - 16’ Seaspray Catamaran, very good condition, 2 sails, trailer included. $2,950 OBO. Call Steve 341-1965. 1978 Empress Motorhome, 460 motor, excellent condition, beautiful interior. 65,763 km, price $12,000 ﬁrm. 342-6022. 1990 Acura Legend, V6, loaded, 267,000 km. $2500, 342-0139. ‘89 Volkswagen Jetta, parts car, or take the whole car for $200. 342-7235. 1984 Ford F150 regular box 2x4.

Great construction/farm/camping truck. Nice shape overall, very little rust, new brakes, good glass. Very nice tan interior, with stereo. 168,000km, black boxliner, large black plastic toolbox w/double doors and white ﬁbre glass topper. $2,300 OBO. 403-630-6906, WILL DELIVER. 1989 Plymounth Grande Voyager, air, tilt, cruise, p/w, two new tires. 258,000 km, very well maintained. $1,700 OBO 342-1705.

1997 HONDA CIVIC SI Great on gas, Sun Roof, AC, Cruise, CD/Cassette Radio,Electric Windows great condition.174,000 km. $7,400. Must see and drive. 342-3418.

1997 Dodge Diesel SLT long box 4WD, 290,000km, regular cab 5 speed. $13,500 OBO. 341-1244 or 347-9188.

$10,000,000 in vehicle inventory.

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Moving sale: brand-new appliances still in boxes, stainless steel fridge, d/w, over-stove microwave, built-in oven, no taxes. 347-0008. HUGE 3 Motel garage sale, beds, furniture, etc... Bighorn Motel Radium, Saturday, April 22nd, 9am - 3pm. 347-9522, weather permitting. Wilmer, across from Delphine Lodge, Saturday, April 22nd, 8am - 2pm. Moving sale: silk plants, ratan, sofa, bedroom, misc. furniture, area rugs, locally made picnic table retails for $1000, asking $400. 342-0223, cell 342-1034. Saturday 6pm - 8pm, Sunday 1pm - 8pm, household items, etc. #18 4775 Wood Lane, Windermere. Saturday, April 22, 8am - 4pm, computer ware, desk, household items, clothes, jackets, some furniture. 1240 14th Street.

CHEERS Cheers to Stacey who took a walk on a windy day and placed all of the run-away lids back onto the neighborhood garbage cans.

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‘69 Beaumont - Custom #’s matching and GM documented. 5 year partial frame oﬀ restoration, less than 100km on total mechanical build. L48 350/350HP, 30 OV, competition cam V. Eldebrock aluminum intake, 350 2800 stall. Fac-tac, new UPH paint, vinyl roof brakes, front-end suspension, exhaust ﬂo-through, 10 bolt rear, factory PMD mags. Recent appraisal, $26,000, offers to $25,000. May consider 1/2 ton on partial trade. Roger 250-347-0070. CLASSIFIED DEADLINE: Tuesdays at noon Phone: 341-6299 Toll Free: 1-877-341-6299 Fax: 341-6229 Email: upioneer@telus.net

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P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS LOST Blue prescription sports glasses, are of no use to anyone else. Lost in town, please call 341-5144 if found. Thank you.

BIRTH

MADELEINE LUCILLE, born to proud parents Brenda & Todd Mitchell, April 10th, 2006, weighing 5lbs., 6 ozs.

BIRTHDAY

will work under the direction of the Administrative Coordinator. Duties range from assisting with hanging, installing, displaying the Gallery Shows, promote summer programs and events, cash handling and ﬁnancial transactions, assist in registrations, and supervise volunteers and front lines sales in the Gift Shop and Gallery. 40 hours per week, $13/hr, must be a university/college student, interest in arts an assest, mature, responsible and quick-thinking. Sense of humour a must! Start date May 3rd - September 5th, 2006. Contact Jami Scheﬀer: email pynelogs@telus.net, phone 342-4423. ROCKY MOUNTAIN TRAINING, B.C. Licensed Employment Agency. Need a job? Need employees? Apply on-line at www.rockymountaintraining.bc.ca Phone 3426011 or 1-888-737-5511. NOW HIRING: labourers, auto tech., investment consultants, careers in tourism, property maintenance, cabinet maker, tile setter, carpenters, cribbers, roofers... & more! Helna’s Stube is looking for experienced part-time evening server, kitchen help, dishwasher. Fax resume to 347-0049 or call 347-0047.

Happy Birthday Darryl! Love from your family, Erin, Alayna, Mom & Dad.

SERVICES Lawn & Property Maintenance, no job too small! Keith, 342-6358.

CAREERS Summer Curator at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. The Columbia Valley Arts Council will hire a Gallery Staff person to assist in administrative matters and responsibilities to fulfill the summer program. Such staff person

Gel nail technician required to start April 4th at Trims & Treasures Esthetics Studio. Apply in person, or e-mail resume to info@trimsandtreasures.ca. Massage therapist/practitioner; full-time, part-time positions at Pleiades Massage & Spa. Available immediately, also for summer/fall season. Phone 347-2100, or fax 347-2102. Filling all positions in two grocery stores, coﬀee-shop and convenience store/gas station. From entry level to supervisory positions, available locations are Radium and Fairmont Hot Springs. Please submit resumes to: Fairmont Bigway Foods, attention Ryan or call to inquire 345-0045 or 345-0017

Portabella Restaurant requires 1st Cook, F/T, P/T, year round position. Evening dishwashers, F/T, P/T. Call Nick, 342-0606 for interview. We are looking for lumber yard and store staﬀ who are energetic, outgoing, self motivated, fast learners and work well with others. Bring resume to Ace Hardware. Radium Resort is now accepting applications for Cooks, Dishwashers, Front Desk, Housekeeping, Ground maintenance, Cart attendants and Bell person. Fax resume to 250-347-6298 or drop oﬀ at the front desk. Melting Pot Eatery in Radium requires full and part-time day and night shift servers. Apply in person or fax resume to 347-9089. Looking for assistant in pool and spa maintenance, Monday through Thursday. Must have valid DL. Fax resume to Diamond Heating and Spas, 250-342-7103, or mail to Box 117, Windermere, BC, V0B 2L0. Position to start April 24th, 2006.

neyman electrician, residential, commercial or industrial experience an asset. Wages based on experience and qualifications. Medical benefits package available. Invermere, BC. Call 250-3429918, fax resume 250-342-3862. Now hiring cooks, dishwashers, and wait-staff. Apply in person, Taste of Greece, Skookum Inn, 341-6000. Employees needed, competitive wages and positions based on experience. ROCK WORKS LANDSCAPE is a growing company specializing in boulder retaining walls, dry stack walls, steps and patio’s. Duties include rock installation, planting, concrete work, Bobcat, excavator operation, raking, wheelbarrowing, etc. Must be self-motivated, have good problem solving skills. Related experience in construction and masonry a great asset. 250-342-5876. Findlay Creek Stone is now accepting applications for full-time labourer/mason. Must have own transportation, wage negotiable. 341-1076.

4th year apprentice and jour-

Busy local framing company looking for framers and labourers. To apply, please call 341-1400. Busy small resort needs helper 5 days per week, 10 am - 4 pm. Varied duties include housekeeping, grounds maintenance, painting, and trail maintenance. $12/hr + summer bonus. May 1st - Oct. 15th. Call Scott 342-0356. Radium Petro-Canada: full and part-time position available, wage negotiable. Apartment available if required. Contact Kerry or Sharon 347-9988. Energetic, reliable, conscientious, experienced cleaning staff $11/hr plus benefits. E-mail pbusch@bighornmeadows.ca or fax, 250-347-2311. Dave’s Book Bar is now hiring fulltime, year round staff. Apply in person, 1046 7th Ave. Tile setters required, extensive work available, competitive wages. 403-502-7434.

High Country Properties is seeking self-motivated individuals to work on a contract basis, cleaning vacation rental homes in Windermere VAlley and Panorama. Suitable candidates will have cleaning experience, their own vehicle and the ability to work independently. Contact Paulette for an interview at 342-3887.

THE PIONEER CLASSIFIED DEADLINE: Tuesdays at noon #8, 108 - 8th Ave. Invermere Phone: 341-6299 Toll Free: 1-877-341-6299 Fax: 341-6229 Email: upioneer@telus.net All classiﬁed ads must be prepaid by cash or cheque unless client has an existing account.

Upbeat cafe is now accepting resumes for part-time/full-time help. Drop resume oﬀ in person.

Is now accepting applications for the positions of: PRO SHOP ATTENDANT GENERAL MAINTENANCE LIFEGUARD ROOM ATTENDANT SPA RECEPTION SERVER/BEVERAGE CART BREAKFAST COOK For April and May openings. Full time and part time positions available. The successful candidates will possess excellent communication skills and a passion for guest service. Fairmont Hot Springs Resort offers a competitive salary and beneﬁt package with access to all Resort amenities. Interested applicants please forward their resume with references before April 24/2006 to the attention of: Human Resources Fax: 250-345-6616 or email to: hr@fhsr.com

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P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS CAREERS $12/HR TO START Are you getting paid what you’re worth? You can start housekeeping with Fairmont Creek today at up to $12 per hour, based on experience. If you are dependable, take pride in what you do, and have reliable transportation, then come join our team. Call Mr. Ridge at 345-6116. Employment opportunity

Director of Development Resort and residential Development Company located in the Columbia Valley has an immediate requirement for a Director of Development. The successful candidate must possess the following skills: - Clear understanding of -Strata property titling -Development and Building permit processes -Municipal bonding requirements -Project cash flow / requirements - Experienced in all aspects of Zoning, Planning, and utility requirements. - Ability to establish working relationship with local governments. - Establish construction budgets, schedules, and measures of quality. - Insure cost effective quality build that meets all codes and developers’ standards. - Work closely with Architect, Developer, and General Contractor to insure efficient Build. - Perform risk assessments, project analysis, to prove out R.O.I. for project Shareholders. - Ability to multi-task and oversee numerous projects at one time. Local resident with excellent communication and computer skills would be definite assets of the successful applicant. Remuneration package negotiable based on applicants experience and skill set. Apply in the strictest confidence to:

District of Invermere EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Clerk I (Administrative Support) Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Clerk I performs a variety of supervised clerical tasks; word-processing, spread sheeting, record keeping, cashiering and photocopying. Acting as the receptionist, the incumbent must have the ability to deal courteously and effectively with the general public. Performance is reviewed for completeness, accuracy and adherence to procedural guidelines. This position is full-time, 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday) and is within the CUPE Local 2982 bargaining unit Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel would be an asset. Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resumes to: Attention: Karen Cote, Director of Finance District of Invermere PO Box 339 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 email: finance@invermere.net Fax: (250) 342-2934 Applications will be received by the District until 4:30 p.m. May 1st, 2006 P.O. BOX 339, 914 8th AVENUE, INVERMERE, B.C. V0A1K0

TELEPHONE: (250) 342-9281 FAX: (250) 342-2934

5105 – Wilder Loop Rd. Fairmont Hot Springs BC V0B 1L1

All applications will be responded to.

Vacation Villas

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Please join us in sharing over 25 years of successful vacation condominium management. All full-time positions will be entitled to a generous beneﬁts package.

FULL TIME CLEANERS: Applications are now being accepted for our housekeeping department. Experience not necessary, motivated and resourceful applicants will be considered for training. Competitive wages based on experience, and beneﬁts. If you take pride in a job well done, and enjoy working in a friendly wellorganized team environment we welcome your application. Please contact the Mountainside Villas in Fairmont Hot Springs for further information. 5247 Fairmont Creek Road Fairmont Hot Springs, BC V0B 1L1 Phone: (250) 345-6341 Fax (250) 345-6299 Email: debbiec@mountainsidevillas.com

Phone: 341-6299 Toll Free: 1-877-341-6299 Fax: 341-6229 Email: upioneer@telus.net All classified ads must be prepaid by cash or cheque unless client has an existing account. 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 Columbia Valley 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, re-classify, revise, edit or reject any advertisement not meeting our advertising standards.

The Fairmont Vacation Villas at Mountainside invite applications for the following positions: Mountainside

The Fairmont Vacation Villas at Mountainside invite applications for the following positions:

CLASSIFIED DEADLINE: Tuesdays at noon

Please join us in sharing over 25 years of successful vacation condominium management.

PART-TIME AND STUDENT applications also being accepted at this time. Applications are now being accepted for our housekeeping department. Experience not necessary, motivated and resourceful applicants will be considered for training. Competitive wages based on experience. If you take pride in a job well done, and enjoy working in a friendly well-organized team environment, we welcome your application. Please contact the Mountainside Villas in Fairmont Hot Springs for further information. 5247 Fairmont Creek Road Fairmont Hot Springs, BC V0B 1L1 Phone: (250) 345-6341 Fax (250) 345-6299 Email: debbiec@mountainsidevillas.com

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Spring is in the air: SAIT journalism student Stephanie Moore, of Canal Flats, captured this shot of a pickup truck kicking up the spring mud.

WATER CONSERVATION SYMPOSIUM

Thanks to the following organizations for their support: District of Invermere Central Kootenay Regional District City of Cranbrook City of Kimberley Ministry of Environment City of Trail Regional District of East Kootenay Town of Golden Regional District of Kootenay Boundary College of the Rockies

Columbia Basin Trust and local governments in the Columbia Basin region are hosting a Water Conservation Symposium at the College of the Rockies in Cranbrook on May 25 -26, 2006. This Symposium will focus on how to design water conservation strategies, examples of successful water conservation initiatives, water conservation techniques and technologies and more. To view the Symposium agenda and complete list of topics and speakers visit http://water.cbt.org/announcements.html. The deadline to register for the Symposium is Friday, May 5, 2006. For more information, or to register contact Christina Hilborne at 1-250-344-7065, or at golden@cbt.org.

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Congratulations! Six-year-old Nathan Cuell, of Invermere, is the proud winner of a colouring contest sposnored by 21 local businesses. Nathan shows oﬀ his prize, an Easter basket ﬁlled with toys and treats.

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District of Invermere NOTICE OF WATERMAIN FLUSHING The municipality will be flushing its community water system from April 17, 2006, through to May 12, 2006. This program, carried out twice yearly, is necessary to maintain the quality of our water supply. There may be some short interruptions in the water service and temporary discoloration of water as a result of the sediment and organic materials that are being flushed from the water mains. During this period, disinfection by chlorination will be continued. To assist the Public Works Department during the flushing operation, users are advised that if they are experiencing persistent discoloration or odour problems with the water, to immediately notify the Municipal Office and explain the nature of the problem. The District apologizes for any inconveniences caused by this operation. For further information, please telephone the municipal office at 3429281. P.O. BOX 339, 914 8th AVENUE, INVERMERE, B.C. V0A1K0

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The District of Invermere invites applications from qualiﬁed persons for the operation of the Kinsmen Beach Concession for 3-year period from May 1, 2006 to October 15, 2008. The Concession generally involves operation of the food service facility (in accordance with Provincial Health regulations). Copies of the draft agreement can be obtained at the municipal oﬃce (914 - 8th Avenue). A mandatory site meeting will be held on Monday, May 1st, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. (local time) to view the facility. Sealed proposals, marked “KINSMEN BEACH CONCESSION” will be received by the undersigned up to 4:30 p.m., local time, May 3rd, 2006 . “KINSMEN BEACH CONCESSION” PO Box 339, 914 – 8th Avenue Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Attention: Colleen Goodey The District of Invermere reserves the right to waive informalities in any proposal, or reject any or all proposals, or accept the proposal deemed most favourable in the interest of the municipality. P.O. BOX 339, 914 8th AVENUE, INVERMERE, B.C. V0A1K0

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Brisco volunteer wins award By Adrian Bergles Pioneer Staﬀ Ed Kluczny can’t say no to a game of cribbage. Mr. Kluczny, 84, plays the card game at least three times a week. And he has organized regular games in his adopted hometown of Brisco for years. “Everyone just agreed to it,” said Mr. Kluczny modestly. His years of service in the Columbia Valley were recently recognized by the Regional District of East Kootenay. Earlier this month he was named winner of the 2006 Volunteer Appreciation Award for regional district Electoral Area G. Electoral Area G includes all the unincorporated land from Wilmer in the south to Spillimacheen in the north, and from the Purcell Mountain Range in the west to the Alberta border in the east. Mr. Kluczny retired to Brisco from Edmonton in 1981. In two-and-a half decades in the valley, the former teacher and World War Two veteran has developed a long resume of volunteer work. Mr. Kluczny is an active member of the Edgewater Legion and served as branch president for seven years. He also served as secretary of the Brisco Recreation Committee for 17 years. “I negotiated the purchase of the old abandoned Brisco Elementary School,” said

Mr. Kluczny proudly. The old school was renovated extensively. Three years ago it opened as the town’s new community hall, said Mr. Kluczny. “I ﬁgure it’s probably the nicest community hall in the valley,” he said. In the mid 1990s Mr. Kluczny served on the building committee of Radium’s St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. And he is the past president of the Invermere branch of the Senior Citizen’s Association of B.C. Since last May, the father of four adult children has lived in Invermere’s seniors’ residence the Columbia Garden Village with his wife Ruth, 86. “We’re still newlyweds,” said Mr. Kluczny. The couple was married in 1998. Each has been widowed twice and the marriage is the third for both. The couple still has their home in Brisco and plans on spending some time there this summer. At his new home, Mr. Kluczny is involved in the drama club. “We’ve wowed ‘em three times already,” he said. He has also taken up writing. A short story based on his experience as a ﬂyer in The War has been accepted by World War Two magazine in the United States. Mr. Kluczny said he plans to write more. Mr. Kluczny walks daily and will also participate in the B.C. Seniors’ Games in Abbotsford this August. He has participated in every Senior’s Games except one since the event began in 1988. “Here I thought I was going to move in and sit down,” he said of living in the senior’s residence. “But I’m as busy as ever.”

Beach Boy a hit in Windermere By Adrian Bergles Pioneer Staﬀ Gerry Baresco has never played an instrument, but that doesn’t stop the Windermere man and his friends from calling themselves the “Beach Boys.” For years Mr. Baresco, and friends Bob Goldie, Keith Carscadden and Bob Kochorek have cut the grass at Windermere Beach and at the Windermere Community Hall. “We started calling ourselves the Beach Boys and it stuck,” said Mr. Baresco. For his hard work and commitment to Windermere, Mr. Baresco was recently named 2006 winner of the Regional District of East Kootenay Electoral Area F Volunteer Appreciation Award. Area F includes all the unincorporated land from just north of Invermere to south of Canal Flats, and from the Purcell Wilderness Conservancy in the west to the Alberta border in the east. Mr. Baresco, 63, moved to Windermere with his wife Georgina, 62, in 1997. He had spent 38 years

with Safeway and retired as a manager in Calgary. “I had to ﬁnd something to do and volunteering was something that was needed in Windermere,” he said. Mr. Baresco is a director at the Windermere Community Association and is active in the bottle depot program. The bottle depot raises funds by collecting donated empty bottles. Since Mr. Baresco and the “Beach Boys” started maintaining the docks and beach front, picnic benches have been added, a children’s playground has been installed and landscaping, including new trees, planted. Mr. Baresco said a new security light and even more trees are planned for this year. “We’ll start in May, as soon as the weather gets nice.” Mr. Baresco said he donates about two hours of his time each day during the summer to the bottle depot and to help maintain the beach at Windermere. Still he ﬁnds time to get out and do other things. He and Georgina, who will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary this year, are avid golfers. Every winter the couple spends time visiting their two adult children, both of whom live in Phoenix. “It’s satisfying,” said Mr. Baresco of his volunteer work. “I get a great feeling knowing what I’ve done.”

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April 21, 2006

FAITH

“I Wish I’d Never Said That”

By John Cuyler Senior Pastor, Valley Christian Assembly

“I wish I’d never said that.” Have you ever said that to yourself or maybe to someone else? Some people just have a knack for saying the wrong thing. A police officer pulled over a man for speeding on a deserted road. Since the road was clear and the weather fine, the officer said he would not give the man a ticket, and let him off with a warning. He even complemented the man and his wife for wearing their seatbelts. At that point the woman leaned over and said, “Well, officer, when you drive the speeds we do, you have to wear them.” That’s when the officer wrote the ticket. The things that come out our mouths sometimes can cause a great deal of trouble for us and for others. Sometimes the words can get us in a lot more trouble that just a speeding ticket. How many marriage breakdowns have started over something one spouse said to the other without thinking? How many children have grown up thinking they will never amount to anything because that’s all they ever heard from their parents? How many people have struggled to reach their potential in life because a teacher told them they were stupid, in a moment of anger? How many relatives refuse to even speak to one another because of something that was said years ago between them? How many students in school had their feelings of self-worth trampled through the cruel insults leveled at them by fellow students? How many reputations have been destroyed by careless gossip? The words we say can either build people up or tear them down. They can bring encouragement or discouragement. They can send someone’s dreams and aspirations soaring or shoot them down in flames. The Bible puts it this way in Proverbs 18:21: “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit.” What kind of “fruit” are our tongues producing? Does it bring life to those who

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hear it, or does it bring death? The “fruit” we produce depends on how well we keep our tongues under control. However, keeping our tongues under control is, if you will excuse the pun, much easier said than done. The pages of the Bible are filled with numerous verses referring to the tongue. In the Book of James, James dedicates a good part of a chapter to the subject, and portrays our tongue in very unflattering ways. James 3:5-6 says, “So also, the tongue is a small thing, but what enormous damage it can do. A tiny spark can set a great forest on fire. And the tongue is a flame of fire. It is full of wickedness that can ruin your whole life. It can turn the entire course of your life into a blazing flame of destruction, for it is set on fire by hell itself.” I’m sure all of us can relate to a time when our tongue has gotten us into trouble, and it seemed like “enormous damage” was done and we found ourselves reaping the “fruit” of our poorly chosen words, and saying to ourselves, “I wish I’d never said that.” Unfortunately, it’s almost impossible to repair the damage those hurtful, angry or insulting words have done once they have been spoken, but the thing we can all do is work hard at keeping our tongues under control next time. Did you ever wonder why God gave us two ears and only one mouth? Perhaps it is because He wants us to listen more and say less. I wonder how many arguments could have been averted, hurt feelings spared and broken relationships prevented if we had listened with our ears more and used our tongues less? No wonder James says, “Be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.” (James 1:19). A man by the name of William Barclay leaves us with some wise advice: “Let a man or woman, before they speak, remember that once a word is spoken it is gone from their control; and let them think before they speak, because although they cannot get it back, they will most certainly answer for it.” Would you not agree that if we all chose to conduct ourselves in this way we would also find ourselves having to say, “I wish I’d never said that” less often?

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