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By Adrian Bergles Pioneer Staﬀ Regional District of East Kootenay Area F director Martin Cullen has resigned, eﬀective April 30th. “I was being inundated,” said Mr. Cullen, 56, in a telephone interview from High River, Alberta. “The regional district has created such a workload.” Mr. Cullen was re-elected to a third term during provincial municipal elections in November. Shortly after the election, Mr. Cullen sold his home in Dutch Creek and moved to Alberta, where he is working fulltime as an accountant. However, he said it was the workload that caused his resignation. “It’s not a shock,” said regional district Area G director Klara Trescher, who calls herself a “good friend”

of Mr. Cullen’s. “I think he was overwhelmed,” she said. Regional district board chair Greg Deck said since his move to Alberta, Mr. Cullen has not been neglecting his constituency. “He’s been attending half the meetings,” he said. In Mr. Cullen’s absence Ken Innis has served as acting director. That will continue until a byelection can be called. No date is set for the byelection. Mrs. Trescher said that Area F, from Invermere to Canal Flats, is the busiest of all the regional district areas, accounting for about 80 percent of work done by the regional district’s planning department. The area has seen many new developments proposed. Mr. Cullen was an outspoken opponent of the proposed Jumbo Glacier Resort and development on a piece of land known as “Lot 48” on the east side of Columbia Lake. In November he made a motion to have Lot 48 rezoned agricultural, against the wishes of the land owner, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort.

Climber survives 950-metre fall By Adrian Bergles Pioneer Staﬀ A Banﬀ National Park warden calls a climbing accident that claimed the life of one Washington State man and left another with two broken legs “an incredible story of survival.” Charles Harrison Borgh of Mt. Rainier, Washington was killed in the accident. The survivor, whose name hasn’t been released, is recovering in Foothills Hospital in Calgary after lying outside, exposed for three days and nights, said warden Gordon Irwin. The avalanche occurred on the Kootenay National Park side of Mt. Deltaform on April 20th as the two American climbers descended from the mountain’s summit ridge, said Mr. Irwin. The mountain sits along the B.C. and Alberta border. Mr. Irwin, who was among the rescue personnel who found the accident victims, said as the American climbers descended they triggered the avalanche. The avalanche pushed the climbers down a 45-degree slope and over a precipice. The two men fell almost 950 metres before coming to rest in the snow, said Mr. Irwin. The survivor lay in the avalanche’s path for two days, said Mr. Irwin. On the third day he used his arms to drag himself a few hundred metres across the mountain side,

“because he thought there may be more avalanches,” said Mr. Irwin. The man survived on less than one granola bar, and melted snow for drinking water. When the two climbers did not contact a friend in the U.S., the park warden services in Jasper National Park was called on Sunday. Jasper was the men’s last known spot. Wardens throughout Banﬀ, Kootenay and Yoho National Parks were alerted, said Mr. Irwin. A search for the pair’s vehicle, a minivan, was begun at the heads of trails in each park, said Mr Irwin. “We had some luck in that the vehicle was located near Lake Louise,” he said. The wardens narrowed their search to three mountains in the Valley of the 10 Peaks, a well-known mountain climbing area, said Mr. Irwin. The three mountains were searched by helicopter. The man and the body were found almost 2,300 metres up the mountain. Five park wardens attended the rescue scene. Mr. Irwin said the men were very experienced climbers and that the climb - up a route known as the “Super Couloir” route on the mountain’s north face - was “well within their abilities.” The number of people seeking thrills through sports like climbing and backcountry skiing and snowboarding is increasing. Wardens in the three national parks attend 150 rescues a year, said Mr. Irwin.

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This older home at the corner of 8th Street and 10th Avenue will come down, along with three other houses on the same block.

Purcell Point starts on 10th Avenue By Elinor Florence Pioneer Staﬀ Four homes will be demolished on 10th Avenue to make room for a $25-million townhouse development project, poised to begin construction across from the Invermere District Hospital. Purcell Point will see 70 townhouses constructed in a 3.5-acre parcel along 10th Avenue between the existing apartment building on the corner of 9th Street, and the former Invermere hostel building at the other end of the block on the corner of 8th Street. To make room for the project, all four older houses along 10th Avenue, including the former hostel, will be removed. The only building that will be left standing on the block is the apartment building at the corner of 9th Street and 10th Avenue. Two of the homes on 10th Avenue will be burned in a training exercise performed by the Invermere Fire Department. It has not yet been determined if the

other two houses will be burned or demolished. Currently the four homes are owned by the developers and occupied by tenants. The townhouse project is owned by three partners: Cardel Resorts of Calgary; Chad Grasza, who is also vice-president of sales and marketing for Cardel Resorts; and a third unnamed partner. Under separate title, Mr. Grasza and his partner have another company called High Alpine Properties, which owns the older white Stein Apartment building located behind Strand’s Restaurant; and the commercial strip mall with Peppi’s Pizzeria on one end and The Pioneer office on the other end. Mr. Grasza said there are no plans to remove those two buildings. The first 46 townhouses will be located on the hill above 8th Avenue, overlooking the District of Invermere office building, and facing east. They will be built in four semi-circular “pods,” each with its own central courtyard. Mr. Grasza said the trees in the gully running behind the District of

Invermere oﬃce will be retained. The remaining 24 units will be situated in a row of four six-unit buildings along 10th Avenue, where the four older homes are now located. The three-storey townhouses range from 1,200 to 1,500 square feet and prices will begin in the mid$200,000 range, said Catrinia Cook, general manager of Cardel Resorts. Cardel Resorts is aﬃliated with Cardel Homes in Calgary, a major home builder in Alberta. Cardel Resorts previously built 200 condominiums at the Kicking Horse Resort in Golden and is exploring other development opportunities in B.C. Since the property was already zoned for multiresidential development, there was no need to apply for rezoning. The company received its development permit from the District of Invermere last week and construction is set to begin within a few weeks, Mr. Grasza said.

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By Adrian Bergles Pioneer Staff Retiring conservation officer Rick Hoar calls the Columbia Valley the Serengeti of the north for its biological diversity. “It’s tremendous,” he said. The Serengeti is a portion of Tanzania, East Africa known for its magnificent wildlife. Rick has seen most of our Canadian wildlife during his 32 years as a conservation officer, 18 of them spent in Invermere. On May 1, Rick, 57, will retire as district supervisor of the Invermere conservation officer branch. Over the course of his career Rick has come face-to-face with grizzly bears and hunted cougars. He has had an all-terrain vehicle roll over top of him and he has suffered serious injuries, such as a separated shoulder and elbow. Still he has enjoyed his long ca-

Rick Hoar reer. “I’m retiring on good terms,” said Rick who began his career in Creston in 1974. In Creston Rick met his wife, Carol. The two celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary in January. In 1988, Rick and his young family, which included two children, Leslie, now 29 and Robin, now 28, moved to Invermere. “It was my choice to come here,” he said.

Rick has spent his career checking hunting and fishing licences, and enforcing water, waste, pesticide, and park regulations. “It’s quite a large scope of things we do,” said Rick. Rick said the powers of a conservation officer overlap many times with a police officer. Like police officers, conservation officers carry pistols and can make arrests. “We even train together,” said Rick. Mr. Hoar said upon retirement he and Carol - who plan to continue living in Invermere - will do some travelling. “If it’s a cold winter, we’ll maybe go south for a couple of months,” he said. As of Monday, he asks Columbia Valley residents not to call him at home on conservation officer matters. He asks that all inquiries go to the provincial dispatch at 1-800663-9453.

Area left with only one officer By Adrian Bergles Pioneer Staff When Invermere-based conservation officer Rick Hoar retires this week, almost 18,000 square kilometres in the province will be left under the guidance of only one active conservation officer. Lawrence Umsonst, Invermere’s other full-time conservation officer, will be responsible for patrolling an area from Canal Flats in the south to the Wood River in the north. On May 15th, seasonal conservation officer Andy Czemmel arrives. Mr. Czemmel was hired before Mr. Hoar announced his retirement on April 1st. He will join Mr. Umsonst to provide temporary summertime help. In an interview with The Pioneer, Mr. Hoar said conservation officers from the Cranbrook office will be available to help Mr. Umsonst. The Cranbrook officers, however, will only be available on request, he said. Mr. Hoar said he expects his replacement will be hired by June and installed in Invermere this summer. “They won’t advertise the position until I’ve left,” he said. Columbia River Revelstoke member of the legislative assembly Norm Macdonald is critical of the han-

dling of Mr. Hoar’s retirement. “You are putting the person who is remaining in an unacceptable position,” he said. “There are not enough people there at the best of times.” He said the Ministry of Environment should have made arrangements to have a replacement for Mr. Hoar at the ready. Mr. Macdonald said calling somebody from Cranbrook to help will not work in the northern reaches of the area. “From Cranbrook it takes six hours of driving to get to Golden and back, and you still have a huge area to cover,” he said. Mr. Macdonald said the elimination of two Golden-based conservation officers has stretched the two full-time Invermere conservation officers too thin and resulted in worsening service in the area over the past number of years. He said he has spoken to environment minister Barry Penner on the issue many times. “At least three conservation officers is the bare minimum,” he said. Mr. Macdonald said he receives regular complaints about the numbers of conservation officers locally. He said people in the area would be better served if the Golden office was reopened. “It absolutely has to happen,” he said. Despite requests no one from the minister’s office was available for comment.

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Cancer survivor in fighting form for Relay for Life By Adrian Bergles Pioneer Staff Jack Scott’s raspy voice is a constant reminder of the fall day in 1988 he was diagnosed with throat cancer. “I was scared out of my toque,” says Jack, who stands only five feet, two inches, but has a very large presence. “I thought I was going to die.” In those days the Columere Park man was still living in his hometown of Eston, Saskatchewan - a small farming community about 200 kilometres southwest of Saskatoon. Very involved in his community, Jack noticed something was wrong as he worked as the public address announcer at baseball games in the prairie town. “I felt like I had some popcorn stuck in my throat,” he said. Jack - then 46 years old and never a smoker - ignored the symptoms for two months, until the end of the ball season. “The doctor took one look at my throat and said: ‘I’ve got to send you to a specialist,’” said Jack, who worked in the lending department at his local credit union. In Saskatoon a specialist discovered a tumor the size of a golf ball. That fall Jack endured radiation therapy five days a week. The radiation made Jack’s tongue and throat become swollen and blistered. “I lived on leek soup and bananas,” he said. After 32 treatments the radiation ended on October 25th. “I lost 60 pounds,” said Jack. At the end he was down to 125 pounds from 185.

Throughout the treatment Jack, who never married and has no children, relied on his parents, Stuart and Bertha, for support. “My family and my positive attitude saved my life,” he said. “You feel very privileged to survive.” As well as Jack’s raspy voice, the radiation treatments have left Jack with an ever-dry mouth. His facial hair is only about three-quarters as full as it was before his diagnosis. “I used to have quite a heavy beard,” he said, smiling. For the past four years Jack has lived in the valley. He moved out here fulltime after his brother, Doug Scott, and sister-in-law, Norma Grace, moved here six years ago. “I had the health problems, and being single, I though I’d move out where my family was,” he said. Jack said some good has come of his ordeal with cancer. “One thing it does for you, it makes you realize the value of life, your friends and your family,” he said. Jack advises everyone who notices anything suspicious on their body to see a doctor as soon as possible. “If I’d gone to the doctor earlier I may not have needed 32 treatments,” he said. Last year Jack participated in his ﬁrst Relay For Life and this year he will participate in his second. This time he will be on a team, the Columere Park Beachcombers. “I like talking about my cancer because I like people to know about it,” said Jack. “The more people know about it, the less they have to fear.”

Relay for Life ready to roll on June 10th This will be the fourth year for the local Relay for Life event and organizers have seen it grow each year. Last year the event raised $70,000 and this year the target is $75,000. The funds go towards the Canadian Cancer Society and are raised for

research and treatment for this dreaded disease. The event will begin at 8 p.m. June 10th and will continue during the night. For information on forming a team, please contact Mary Clare at 349-5816 or Jim at 347-6300.

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April 28, 2006

Historical Lens

The United Church camp for boys held in Brown’s Bay (now Terra Vista) on the east side of Lake Windermere during the 1930s drew several local boys: from left, Blair Blakley; unifentiﬁed boy; unidentiﬁed boy; Bud Cleland; Fil (Bud) Coy; and Jim Ashworth.

Duffy guards library against cougars Dear Editor: Visitors to the library often see a little black dog sitting on the steps. This is Duffy, and he is a dog on a mission - he is on the lookout for cougars. You see, he knows a lot about them and is perhaps the only dog on record to have been carried away by a felis concolor, and lived to bark about it. On February 14th, 1998 librarian Liz Robinson, the lady who owns Duffy, heard him barking outside her home near Radium, then heard him give a highpitched squeal. She opened the door to see him being

carried away with his head in the jaws of a cougar. Her screaming brought husband Bruce, who grabbed an axe and took after the big cat, who then dropped his intended lunch. Taken to the Invermere Veterinary Hospital, the four-year-old Scottish Terrier was found to have suffered a fractured skull, but thanks to the skill and care of Dr. Terry Funk, the little dog survived. Duﬀy also knows a lot about packrats, but that’s another story. Ray Crook, Invermere

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Invermere to use well water for irrigation By Adrian Bergles Pioneer Staﬀ The District of Invermere will dig a well at Kinsmen Beach and use untreated well water for irrigating the surrounding lawns and trees, said district Director of Municipal Works Brian Nickurak. The well will cut the use of potable water from Paddy Ryan Lakes, he said. “Right now Kinsmen Beach is one of our biggest irrigation users,” said Mr. Nickurak. “It’s a signiﬁcant amount of water.” Mr. Nickurak said the exploration hole will be six inches in diameter and go 20 metres down. It will cost $5,000. A pump and infrastructure for the well will cost more. “It could be up to $40,000,” he said. Dennis Thompson of Invermere will do the drilling. Mr. Nickurak said the well will be dug not far from the shore, between Lady Elizabeth Bruce’s grave and the covered barbecue shed. He said the size of the wellhead, the exposed part of the

well, depends on the type of pump and is as of yet undetermined. Mr. Nickurak said drilling will begin immediately and, if successful, the well will be working this summer. He said the district’s public works staff have been suggesting the well for some time. Mr. Nickurak said the district’s engineering consultants, Urban Systems of Calgary, has also endorsed the well. Mr. Nickurak said consideration had been given to pumping surface water out of lake Dorothy. He said water from Lake Windermere was not an option because of the costly provincial government water licenses that are required. Because the water will be used for irrigation, no treatment or disinfection will be needed, said Mr. Nickurak. Mr. Nickurak said because the well is near the lake, water from the lake may flow into the new well. He is confident the well will not have a negative impact on the lake. “We certainly won’t see any influence on the lake,” he said.

Cat licences considered to control large number of wild cats in Radium By Pioneer Staff The Village of Radium Hot Springs is considering a bylaw to license domestic cats. Radium cats could be made to wear license tags, or have small computer chips implanted under their skin for identification, said Radium’s chief administrative officer Mark Read. Mr. Read said the motivation is to control Radium’s population of feral cats and pet cats which run amok. He said pet cats often urinate and defecate on lawns in Radium. And that concern has been raised over pet cats killing birds as they come to drink and bathe in private birdbaths. If the bylaw passes, offending cats

will be caught by Radium’s animal control officer Sam Fiddler, and the owners notified and possibly fined, said Mr. Read. Mr. Read said feral cats are difficult for animal control officers to deal with because they frequently carry diseases. How they would be dealt with remains in question, but euthanasia is a possibility, he said. He said over the coming months he will examine bylaws in other municipalities where cat control bylaws exist, such as the city of Calgary. Sam Fiddler will also be consulted, he said. He admitted a cat control bylaw will be difficult to enforce. “Cat control is a challenging prospect.”

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Vern and Gord keep Invermere spotless By Adrian Bergles Pioneer Staff Invermere’s longtime street cleaners Vernon Chinn and Gordon Berrington will be busier than ever now that the summer tourist season has returned to Invermere. The guys are two of the best-known of the district’s staff. Over the summer they are seen daily pushing their carts up and down Main Street and 13th Street, Gord on one side and Vern on the other. At a recent District of Invermere council meeting it was voted to employ the men for another year and continue paying them their wage of $250 dollars per month. They take their job of keeping the town’s streets tidy seriously. “They do an excellent job for the town,” said Invermere mayor Mark Shmigelsky. Gord, 59, who lives with full-time caregivers Wanda and Leroy Koop in Edgewater, has tidied up the streets of Invermere since 2003. Vern, 60, a resident of the Mt. Nelson Place group home in Invermere, has been doing the job for such a long time that no one is quite sure when he began. “Sometime in the 1970s,” said district administrative assistant Colleen Goodey. For the good job the guys do cleaning Invermere’s streets, they are treated well by downtown business owners. They often stop in for coffee at the various shops. Gerry’s Gelati owner Gerry Taft said Vern, a lover of good food, is a regular visitor to his shop. “Vern and I have reached an agreement where the coffee and cookies are free but he has got to pay for the ice cream,” said Gerry. He said a couple of years ago staff at Mt. Nelson Place told him that Vern was on a diet. Gerry tried to switch Vern’s cookies for carrot sticks. The switch wasn’t successful. “I don’t think carrots are Vern’s first choice,” said Gerry, laughing. For the record, Gord said his favorite place to stop is The Bistro on Main Street. Vern said he especially likes to stop by the Invermere Curling Club to say hi

Vernon Chinn, left; and Gordon Berrington, right; spend their days picking up litter. to manager Jim Harrison. Al Turner, icemaker at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena in Invermere since the 1970s, said Vern is also a regular visitor to the arena. He said Vern does such a good job tidying up, he even cleans up tasty food when he ﬁnds it. “If you don’t leave your cookies or your lunch hidden it’s gone,” said Al laughing. A picture of Vern and his late friend Abe Williamson hangs in the foyer of the arena. When Eddie Mountain was the arena superintendent he would often invite the two to travel with the Junior B team

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on road trips. “Vern used to wave at every car and truck that would come by,” remembers Mayor Shmigelsky who used to play for the team. Their job gives the two men a sense of worth said Mt. Nelson Place care giver Ruth Broadfoot. “Oh it’s wonderful,” she said. “They really think they’re something, they keep the town clean.” “Oh I love it,” said Gord of his job. “A lot of people throw garbage and beer bottles, especially the tourists. They like garbage.”

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Musical Stylings Acclaimed Canadian sax man Mike Allen plays Pynelogs Cultural Centre on Wednesday, May 3. Hailed by the Globe and Mail as “one of a half dozen interesting Canadians to watch”, Allen’s quartet features Invermere’s own Sean Cronin on bass. This show promises to be a real treat for jazz lovers. Tickets are $20 and are available at Pynelogs and Dave’s Book Bar. PAGE 10

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Artym hosts ‘Wings Week’ “I love the Columbia Valley,” Alex says, “that’s why I was so excited to do this painting. It just In conjunction with made me that much Wings Over the Rockmore aware of how beauies, the Artym Gallery tiful it is there.” With its will host an exhibition surreal, almost mystical of Alex Fong’s paintings quality, the painting itduring the ﬁrst week of self expresses Alex’s afMay. fection for the valley, and The Artym will feathe reason why everyone ture brand new paintwants to come back to ings by Alex Fong from the Columbia Valley, May 1 to 7 during their birds and people alike! regular hours (10 a.m. Since “. . . every- 5:30 p.m. every day, body, everyone . . .” was and Sunday from noon such an important piece to 4 p.m.) throughout for both Wings Over the “Wings Week.” Rockies and Alex Fong, Look for new bird the Artym Gallery depaintings, amongst Alex’s cided to create reproother fantastical watercoductions of the piece as lours, landscapes and still a fundraiser for Wings. lifes. Also on display will A limited edition of 24 Ten birds in Alex Fong’s art piece dedicated to Wings be the original painting “ very high-quality canvas Over the Rockies - one bird for each year of the event. . . . everybody, everyone . prints, (called giclées) . . ” ; the poster image for will be available at the Wings Over the Rockies” for 2006. Artym, and proceeds from their sale will go to Wings Alex Fong’s skill and whimsy, as well as his love Over the Rockies. of birds, made him the ideal artist to create an image Join Alex Fong at the Artym Gallery on Saturday, for this year’s Wings Over the Rockies Poster. Taking May 6th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for a “meet the artist” into account that this is a very special year for Wings reception and gathering. His work will be featured at (10 years is no mean feat!), Alex created a very special the gallery throughout the entire week of Wings Over painting. By painting 10 local birds, each year that the the Rockies from May 1st to 7th. This is the perfect Wings festival has been in existence is represented by a time to get your very own reproduction of the Wings diﬀerent feathered friend. image of the year, and support this unique festival. Submitted by Deanna Berrington Artym Gallery

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The ﬁrst annual Mountain Mosaic Festival of Arts, held on Saturday, July 2, 2005, was an overwhelming success thanks to the efforts and generosity of Mountain Mosaic Masterpiece many people, businesses, sponsors, donors, volunteers, artists, artisans, musicians, everyone who attended the events…and bidders who purchased

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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 enhance arts and entertainment in our Columbia Valley – to be built adjacent to Pynelogs Cultural Centre, on the shores of Lake Windermere.

June 20th - July 2nd, 2006

On behalf of CV Arts and the 2005 Mountain Mosaic Festival of Arts Organizing Committee, heartfelt thanks and gratitude is extended to:

Join in the fun by participating in this annual major CV 2005 CHARTER Arts Fundraiser. Put your best art forward in supportTex’s of Coffee Works Invermere Rotary Club SPONSORS the on-going development of the arts and culture in Home the Hardware DA VINCI Columbia Valley Sign Artists Creek Estate valley. Tinhorn Art submitted for thisWinery event must be original and The Valley Echo Copper Point Golf Course have been completed within the last two years. The Upper Columbia Pioneer MICHELANGELO WestJet

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Entry forms will be available by April 15th from the Pynelogs Strands Restaurant BEETHOVEN CulturalPeters Centre& Co. and from the new CV Arts website. High Country Properties Paramount Resources Ltd. For further GLEN GOULDinformation please contact: Interior World Pat Luders at 345-0350 or Palliser Printing & Publishing Ltd. Joan at 342-6875. Lake Auto Manz Service Ltd. The Road - Calgary

Deadline for entries is Friday, June 9th, 2006.

2005 FESTIVAL Deadline for delivery of art to Pynelogs will be DONORS Saturday and Sunday, June 17th and 18th. Al Markin Anonymous Jack and Carol Marshall Kathy and Keith McPhail

Te Papa Nui Antiques & Collectables Inc. Grey Wolf Golf Course Portabello Restaurant Panache McToogles Restaurant Stobers Dept. Store The Wannabees (led by Vivian Crebo) Stampede Catering Paper Root Studios-Calgary Allguard Security-Cranbrook RCMP-Invermere Detachment Anne Riches & Lorna Hogg ( Valley Catering) Fairview Mountain Golf Course

Gunnar Jorgenson Brad Kitchings Pauline Newhouse Kurt Reichel Natalie ruby Marty Ryan Gabe Senger Sue Wells

CHILDRENS’ CREATIVE AREA Paul Christy Chris Evans Donna Strand Shelly Streicek & Family Chizuko Purschwitz Alice Breeze & Drama Group Bruce Everett Rob Dunn Christine Vidalin Liz Robinson & Duffy Mackenzie Bedford

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play at Pynelogs Cultural Centre,. FOOD KIOSKS The annual show opened this week Anne Riches-Pynelogs to mark Pinsonneault the 10th annual Wings Jacqueline & Ray Snerch Wild OverRose the 2-for-1 RockiesPizza event in our comInvermere Centre munity. Fitness Pynelogs is open Tuesday Candyland through Ron CopeSunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Wings art show, featuring VOLUNTEERS works by local artists with a comJackie Anderson mon bird theme, will be on display Dee Conklin fromHaltman April 27 to May 7. Mike Bob Goldie Wilf Gobert Tim Strand Dallas Stober Pat Bavin

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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 26 - 28: Disney’s Eight Below • May 3 - 6: Theatre closed for carpet cleaning.

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.

April 30th • 9 am: Work Bee general clean-up and brush-cutting, Riﬂe and Trap Range, lunch supplied by the Rod and Gun Club. Practice available afterwards.

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.

May 3rd • 8 pm: Mike Allen Quartet, featuring our very own Sean Cronin. Tickets $20, available at Pynelogs and Dave’s Book Bar. For info: www.mikeallenjazz.com

May 5th • 6 pm: The Blue Dog Cafe starts howling at night! Have an evening with ﬂare, Thursday through Monday.

May 5th-9th • Screening Mammography mobile van is coming to our community, appointments still available, call 1-800-663-9203 to book yours! Also, check out www.bccancer.bc.ca/breastscreening for more information.

May 6th • 9 am - 5 pm: Celebrate National Scrapbooking Day with a full day of scrapbooking. Prizes, lunch, and make’n’takes, with supplies available to purchase. For info and registration: 341-7068.

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.

May 12th - 13th • 6 pm - 9 pm Friday, and 10 am - 5 pm Saturday: Home and Recreation Show, Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena, Invermere, held by the Kinsmen Club of Windermere Valley. For info: 341-3314.

May 13th - 14th • The Secret Art of Inviting Happiness, a two-day workshop to receive a Level 1 entrance certiﬁcate into the secret art and lineage of Traditional Usui Reiki. For info and registration: College of the Rockies, 342-3210. • 4th Annual “3D” Shoot, Archery Range. Watch for more info.

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.

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Eagle Ranch Golf Course Spur Valley Greens Golden Golf & Country Club Bootleg Gap Greywolf Golf Course

Invermere Thrift Store • Thursdays, 10 am-4 pm; and Fridays and Saturdays, 1 pm-4 pm. Watch for new hours starting May 18th.

Columbia Valley Food Bank • Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 pm-2 pm. To make a donation, mail cheque to Box 2141, Invermere, BC, V0A 1K0.

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 May 16th • 7 pm: Bingo at the Invermere Seniors’ Centre, • The Big Bike for Stroke is back! Assemble 29 riders 1309-14th Street, every second and fourth Thursday. for a good cause. The Heart and Stroke Foundation • Windermere Fire Department is seeking community provides the biggest of bicycles, prizes, and more. For minded volunteers. For info: Aaron at 342-3965. info: Tina Choi, (250) 359-8198 or visit the Big Bike • 7-9 pm every Thursday. Second Winds Community Band - DTSS Band room. Woodwinds, brass and for Stroke site for more details. percussion - all levels welcome. For info: call Howie • 7:30 pm: Edgewater Recreation Society Annual at 342-0100. General Meeting, Edgewater Hall. For info: 347- • 6:30 pm: Lighten Up Weight Loss Support Circle, 9882. ﬁrst and third Wednesdays of every month at All Things Beautiful. May 21st • Jam nights every Thursday at The Sportsman’s • 7 pm: Ellen McIlwaine, blues artist extraordinaire, Lounge. For info: 345-6346. performing at Pynelogs Cultural Centre, Invermere. • Karaoke every Saturday night at The Sportsman’s Lounge. For info: 345-6346. Tickets $30. For info: 342-7108 or 342-4423. • 7 pm: Community Hymn Sing at the Lake May 26th - 28th Windermere Alliance Church, every second Sunday • Scrapbook Retreat, Invermere. For info: 341-7068. of the month. For info: 342-5961. • 7 pm: Archery, Lake Lillian, held by the Rod & Gun Club. New Video Releases May 2nd • 2 pm: Brisco Crib every Sunday, at the Brisco & • BTK Killer • End Game District Community Hall. • The Family Stone • Flight 93 • Hoodwinked • Human Traﬃcking Sponsored by • Last Holiday • Plan B • Swarmed Golf Course Opening Dates Open Courses: Copper Point Golf Club Creekside Par 3 Mountainside - Fairmont Edgewater Hilltop Par 3 Radium Resort - Resort Course Setetkwa Golf Course

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Valley Voices to perform ABBA’s hits Submitted by Ken Mallett Columbia Valley Arts Council “Thank You for the Music, the songs I’m singing, Thanks for all the joy they’re bringing. Who can live without it, I ask in all honesty, What would life be? Without a song or a dance, what are we? So I say thank you for the music, For giving it to me.” These lyrics by Benny Andersson

and Bjorn Ulvaeus of the supergroup, ABBA, say very clearly what the Valley Voices Community Choir and conductor Ken Mallett, have as philosophy for its existence! On top of that, these lyrics and more (SOS, Dancing Queen, Waterloo, etc.) will be performed as Highlights of “Mamma Mia!” - the hugely successful musical about ABBA. The choir’s annual Spring Concert, Friday, May 12, at 7:30 p.m. at Christ Church Trinity, is aptly headlined as “Thank You for the Music!”

Here’s something unique this year - a family presence. Doris Penner, son Dustin, and daughter Margot are all in the choir! Listen for the wonderful voices of Doris and Margot in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘Pie Jesu,” and watch for Dustin to move from the choir to his drumset for “Mamma Mia!” Watch for Team Hookenson - the choir’s accompanist Linda, and keyboard husband Bryan. Joining all of them will be bassist Fraser Smith. There will be other soloists - Wendy Badley, David Shirk, Ruth Zehnder, and more. There will be other music - some spirituals, a bit of Mozart, some scores like “Memory” (Cats), and “Somewhere” (West Side Story). As is the tradition, the choir will

feature a guest performer. “The Second Winds,” a great new addition to the cultural life of the valley, is a new community concert band directed by former band conductor, Dave Lymburger. The band’s purpose is to provide an opportunity for wind and percussion players, new and experienced, to have a chance to play and learn. You’ll see a number of the singers change “instruments” and jump into the band - and back again! This event is open to everybody. If you’ve not been before, come on out - you’ll hear music that is surprisingly familiar. And there’s no substitute for the energy and enjoyment of a live performance. See you there!

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At The Library Reading Lolita in Tehran By Azar Naﬁsi

From left: Lions Herb Seel and Rick Hoar; Derm Gorsuch, Joan George, Gordon Bagan, Eileen Fiell, Herb Weller, Karen Bigalke, Jane Gorsuch, Jim Galloway, Amanda Fedrigo, Robert Firth, Roslyn Pruitt, Lions Harold Hazelaar and Al Pepper.

Lions hand out $70,000-plus The Lake Windermere District Lions Club roared on Tuesday night as it donated more than $70,000 to worthy recipients in the area. Invermere Public Library was the big winner as it received $30,000 towards the new library expansion. Recipients and many Lions, dressed in their yellow vests, were at the Lions Hall at the Invermere crossroads for the ceremony on April 25th. Lions Club President Harold Hazelaar told everyone assembled that the nine recipients had been chosen from 15 applications. Each recipient was called forward to accept a cheque and explain their use for the money.

Library board representative Sandy McIlwain said the money will be spent on the library’s children’s area, buying more books and establishing a teen area. Other recipients were: the Akisqnuk Rediscovery Society, $5,500; Invermere Citizens on Patrol, $500; the J.A. Laird community climbing wall, $1,000; the Radium Silver Fins swim club, $1,250; the Valley Fitness Society, $10,000; Wildsight-Lake Windermere Project, $8,500; Windermere District Historical Society, $10,500; Windermere Valley Ski Club, $3,000. The money was raised through the lease the Lions have with the Copper Point Golf Club. The golf club is located on Lions Club land.

Reviewed by Sheila Bonny Invermere Public Library Reading Lolita in Tehran is the memoir of English Professor Nafisi’s experience in Iran immediately after the revolution to establish the fundamentalist Muslim regime. Under the new government, women are forbidden to run, to laugh aloud in public, to wear makeup, to speak to a man who is not a relative, or to appear without every lock of hair covered. In the universities, study of works containing Western values, immoral behavior or sex come under attack. Bristling from the restrictions and expelled from the University of Tehran for refusing to wear the veil, Nafisi mourns her teaching career. In defiance, she invites seven dedicated women scholars to meet secretly in her home to study English literature. Nafisi’s home becomes a haven where the women can remove their veils and reveal their true selves. The memoir weaves stories of the women’s struggles with tyranny around the themes of Vladmir Nabokov, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Henry James and Jane Austen. Readers will be horrified and fascinated as Nafisi relates daily incidents of social injustice, demonstrates the inspiring power of fiction, and portrays the determination of each woman to nurture her individuality.

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Tourists flock to Wings Over the Rockies By Adrian Bergles Pioneer Staff Over the past ten years the annual Wings Over the Rockies bird festival has showed the tremendous beauty and biological diversity of the Upper Columbia Valley to the rest of the world. “We’ve had people fly in just for Wings from Japan, Australia, and across Europe,” said organizer Larry Halverson, who has been involved with the festival since the beginning. He calls himself “the original wingnut.” Over 80 events will be featured throughout this year’s event, which will begin Monday, May 1 and run throughout the week. Things like field trips and hikes, canoe trips down the Columbia River, horse rides, guest speakers and even an art show at the Pynelogs Cultural Centre in Invermere will be available to the public. Wings over the Rockies has been a success since it was first held in 1996. Since the beginning, internationally acclaimed Canadian artist and naturalist Robert Bateman has been associated with the festival as its patron. Mr. Bateman has helped the festival develop its international renown.

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PORTFOLIO | Fine-feathered friends

LOONS | A pair of Loons float idly by on the surface of Lake Enid. The loon’s lonely call fills the sky around many of the valley’s smaller lakes.

Wings Over the Rockies Bird Festival starts Monday This popular annual event brings many amateur ornithologists to the valley. Look to the sky or the branches and you are certain to see an ar-

BALD EAGLE | A bald eagle soaring high above the valley.

ray of bird life: Eagles looking for prey, Ospreys over the lake ready to dive for ﬁsh, Woodpeckers rattling out a tune. This time of year the forest branches teem with Bluebirds and Whiskeyjacks, Robins and Chickadees. Many lakes are occupied by pairs of Loons. Be sure to get out your binoculars and take in some of the many events oﬀered during The Wings Over the Rockies Bird Festival.

MALLARDS | A common sight throughout the wetlands.

BIRD WATCHING | From the wetlands to the trees, look out for Pileated Woodpeckers and Great Blue Herons. Photos by Kelsie Ede and Bob Ede

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VALLEY PIONEER Filmer ‘Bud’ Coy

the Ostranders and Jack Straube, liked to golf together but there was no Par 3 in the valley. Fil says it was not a designed course. Strand’s Restaurant has a picture of Filmer “We just went out there with the mower.” Fil Coy’s father, hanging prominently for all to see. still has the ball from their first game there. Understandable, since Dr. Filmer Coy Senior It is inscribed “Coy’s Farm G.C. 1987.” and his family once resided there, having purThe story of the golf course would not chased the home from Alec Ritchie. Dr. Coy be complete without the history of the remet his wife Ellen when she was nursing in markable building that resides there. It used Golden. They came to Invermere to take over to be Richardson’s Store on the waterfront in Dr. Turner’s practice when he retired. Back Athalmer. Then it was moved to where Newthen, even a doctor and nurse could not save house storage is now. The Farmers’ Institute their daughter Betty from an infected foot. Like owned it and used it as a feed store. Then many who succumbed prior to the discovery of the building was condemned by the regional penicillin, there was little that could be done district. for her. Fil was 11 at the time and it left him as Fil had the sides sawn into 12-foot an only child. lengths and moved the completely dismanLike his lifelong friend Jim Ashworth, Fil tled building (except for the front which was joined the fight in 1942 and served as a pikept whole) to where it sits today. Now it is lot. He spent the first eleven months of 1944 used for a calving barn and machine storage in Ceylon, now known as Sri Lanka. He flew and maintenance. Dr. Coy’s office, which coastal patrol, protecting convoys. Submarines was also used as a notary’s office, used to be would surface to shoot torpedoes at the ships. located beside it in Athalmer. Lawyers in Fil says the theory was that the subs would not Calgary purchased that building and donatsurface if planes were overhead and it seemed to ed it to the Windermere District Museum, work. He flew 16 hours a day but says it wasn’t where it still stands. a bad place to spend the war: in the Maldives It is essential to Fil that Wing Lee be reand Ceylon. membered as part of his story, a man who His 413 Squadron was set to go to the Far “was quite important in our young life.” Mr. East when the atomic bomb was dropped on Lee was a Chinese immigrant and a local Japan and the war ended. After the war, Fil flew character who owned a store, located where with the Ferry Squadron (Apologies to Fil and Saan is now. Fil says no matter what time of his friend Jim Ashworth, who did not fly Ferday or night, “You’d go in there and he’d give ry Squadron as stated in his story in the April us a grunt. The door was never locked.” 21st issue. Two lifelong friends, both born here, Fil remembers that both his dad and Jim The young Fil Coy, also known as “Bud,” grew up in Invermere. both pilots in the Second World War and both Ashworth’s dad were very busy men and “our interviewed on the same day. Oops!) best friend was Wing Lee.” They, along with Invermere Community Hall. Fil also built the NaFil met his wife Nona through mutual friends. She other boys, used to hang out at Wing Lee’s store, liswas born in 1922, the same year as Fil, to the Quane tional Hotel in Radium; Invermere Mercantile (which tening to the stories of three old bachelors who spent family in Regina. There they married, in December is now Dave’s Book Bar); Ian Weir’s garage, where AG their winters there: Tom Campbell, Burt Chubb and 1945. As newlyweds they moved frequently around Foods is now located; and also helped build the bath Jim Long. Tom chewed tobacco and could hit a spitWestern Canada while Fil was ferrying planes back to house at the Radium pools. toon six feet away every time. In 1952 he moved to the ranch where he and the Americans. The couple raised four sons and now The boys knew they were welcome at Wing’s and Nona still reside. At first they grew seed potatoes and have eight grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchilremember the Christmas dinner he used to put on evthen in 1970 they took on cattle. Farming had always ery year for the three old guys. Back then the only dren. In 1946 the couple moved to the valley. They built been a goal for Fil. But it wasn’t easy. “1950 to 1970 work was the Banff-Windermere highway and the old their first house a bit west of where the Valley Fitness were lean years.” They started the farm from bush, boys worked there in the summer. If they didn’t work Center stands today. That year they also purchased Ian Weir clearing it with a caterpillar, twenty acres during the summer, they’d starve during the winter. “wild land.” They were able to do this because of per year. It took 15 years to clear it all, starting in the There was no other work here then for them. the “awaiting return” program through the Veterans’ north and working their way south. Though they had Fil was studying pre-med when he joined the air no mortgage on their house, they were always in debt Land Act. Fil says they were helped out with $100 per force but never went back to complete his studies. Unmonth but “anytime you made a nickel, you would nonetheless. like his father and grandfather before him, Fil stayed It was Nona who suggested Fil develop a Par 3 have to report it. They’d knock it off your $100.” with the course he chose as a young man. Fil worked as a carpenter in Invermere, working golf course on their land. They, with a bunch of their He has no regrets, stating: “It’s been a good life. I for Nat Bavin, Pat Bavin’s grandfather, to build the friends: the Bradfords, the Stewart-Hills, the Roots, never thought I was in the wrong place.” By Dorothy Isted Special to The Pioneer

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Skatepark fundraising in full swing By Adrian Bergles Pioneer Staﬀ

This display of wooden ﬁgures represents our society: everyone who may be aﬀected by violence against women.

National Violence Awareness Week Submitted by Siri Tilling Family Resource Centre of Invermere This week is a national week designated to raise awareness and prevention of violence against women. Please enjoy our display of wooden figures near the David Thompson statue in Invermere, showing how violence impacts us all, and reflect on a time when it was you or someone close to you. What kind of impact did it carry? Violence affects people of all walks of life, and women and children are the most prone to violence and the least protected. One in three women in the world continues to be affected by violence in their intimate relationship. Violence comes in many forms besides physical,

many of which are subtle but should not be minimized, such as emotionally-controlled abuse. Often before someone is fully aware of their circumstances, they may have already lost their feeling of self-worth and their ability to recognise what others consider a normal way of living. The harm imposed on the individual is life-lasting, and will also impact family and other people who are part of their life. Violence is preventable and the Family Resource Centre of Invermere oﬀers a wide variety of support services such as counselling, support, advocacy, refuge and someone to listen, to any community member who seeks it. Our goal is to promote health and well being of individuals and families by guiding them to take command of their lives. We can be reached at 342-4242.

Fundraising will begin in earnest for the new skatepark with a goal of $169,000. For every dollar raised, the province will match the amount. Last fall a successful grant application was made to the B.C. Olympic Heritage Foundation. Under the terms of the grant, the Foundation will match each dollar raised up to $269,000. Right now about $200,000 is available to spend on the skatepark, said District of Invermere director of municipal works Brian Nickurak. He said about $100,000 has been donated toward the skatepark so far. He said the district isn’t planing to contribute money to the skatepark. Skateboard committee member Dave Penner said he is very optimistic that another $169,000 can be raised. If that amount is raised, the foundation’s grant would be used fully, and the final cost of the park would be almost $540,000. Mr. Penner asked that anyone with questions about the project, or who would like to make a donation, do so at the District of Invermere offices on 8th Avenue. New Line Skateparks of Maple Ridge has been chosen as builder for the proposed skatepark. Mr. Nickurak said $200,000 would buy a “very basic” skatepark. He said the design will be “firmed up” at the beginning of June.

Sexual health clinic planned for Invermere Submitted by Fiona Bradford A group of concerned professionals are working towards opening an Options for Sexual Health clinic in Invermere. This service will provide conﬁdential Sexually Transmissible Infection testing and reproductive and sexual health education. There are over 50 Options clinics currently providing sexual health services in British Columbia. The communities of Creston, Fernie, Cranbrook, Kimberley and Revelstoke already have this service available for their youth. The Options Clinic will provide service not only for Invermere, but also those residents that live in the communities of Radium, Edgewater, Windermere, Canal Flats, and at the Panorama resort. At this time, working group members in Invermere consist of a social worker, a public health nurse, local physicians, representation from the aboriginal community and other health services.

Surveys have been completed by the local high school students in Grades 9 and 12; the response to the survey showed a couple of key themes. Almost all of the youth emphasized the need for sexual health services that are easily accessible, anonymous and provided by someone from within their own community. The Windermere Valley is a popular winter and summer resort area which causes the population to increase during the ski and summer seasons. Many visitors and transitory workers do not have regular physicians here, and may not seek care for sexual health issues. It is also challenging for youth to make medical appointments during the day. The goal is to have the clinic open by September 2006, operating in the evening on a weekly basis. The clinic will be located at the Health Unit in Invermere. The East Kootenay area has been shown to be an area where youth are involved in high risk sexual be-

haviours. A 2003 survey indicated that the Kootenay region has the highest rate of sexually active teens in British Columbia; 31 percent compared to 18 percent in the greater Vancouver area. The report also states that a third of sexually active youth still do not protect themselves with condoms. The clinic is a proactive response to these statistics and will address the education and practical support the youth in our community need. Funding sources are currently being applied for to address the start-up costs of the clinic. Volunteers will be needed to help operate the clinic starting in September, and will have the opportunity to participate in a two-day training session that will provide the skills necessary to work at the clinic. For more information, please call Carolyn Hawes, Public Health Nurse, 342-2360; or Fiona Bradford, School Social Worker, at 342-9213.

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When we first began to play this game, we ultimately became obsessed with it. Being bad wasn’t a problem. We attributed our inept play to the fact that we really had no idea what we were doing just yet. As time went by, we may have taken a lesson or two, made a habit of hitting a bucket of balls at least once a week, and even forked over some serious cash for a “real” set of clubs. Now, it’s 10 or more years later and, after all that, we still suck. Now, you might consider yourself a so-called “hacker” because Moses had an easier time getting out of the sand than you do but the inability to make shots and score well are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to defining a real bad golfer. I have compiled a check-list of sorts that you can compare your game to in order to determine if you fit the bill as a real “Hacker.” You Know You’re A Hacker When: • You consider a good round one in which you lost only half-a-dozen balls. • More than once, you have attempted to return a club because “somehow it snapped.”

• You have old, gnarly golf balls in your bag specifically to be used for over water shots. • You refer to your driver as the “Big Dog” but hit it like a little puppy. • You “prefer” to hit an iron off every tee. • When playing in a club tournament, you get a stroke on EVERY hole. • You can remember the one good shot you had all day. • You buy balata balls to “get that extra 10 yards.” • You are told “you’re still away” more than twice on the same green. • You “crush every shot” at the practice range but can’t get one more than 10 feet off the ground when you are on the course. To be continued . . . The Green Zone Quote of the Week is by Ed Furgol: “My luck is so bad that if I bought a cemetery, people would stop dying.” The Green Zone is brought to you by:

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Get your hands wet: become a lake steward Submitted by Amanda Fedrigo Lake Windermere Project Area residents interested in monitoring the water quality in Lake Windermere are invited to take a free three-hour training course. The workshop will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 29 at the Lake Windermere Project office, located in the old municipal building beside the Invermere Community Hall. Both permanent and part-time area residents are welcome. The course will be conducted by Wildsight, a leading force for conservation in the East Kootenays and beyond. In partnership with the B.C. Lake Stewardship Society, Wildsight will provide hands-on learning for those wishing to participate in the Lake Windermere Project’s Water Stewards and Ambassadors Program. The program encourages direct community engagement in water quality stewardship. “Both full and part-time residents are concerned about the sustainability of Lake Windermere and are looking for ways to safeguard this critical resource,” said Amanda Fedrigo, Wildsight program coordinator for the project. “Monitoring is a fundamental focus of the Lake Windermere Project and collecting water samples is a great opportunity for residents of the community to engage in our stewardship efforts.” The Lake Windermere Project draws water samples once each month, and more often from June through September when higher temperatures, lower water levels and increased use warrant additional testing. Project staff are offering to take two volunteers with them each time water sampling occurs to expose as many residents as possible to this valuable experience. “We all use and rely on Lake Windermere and we all want it maintained into the future,” Ms. Fedrigo said. “Having residents who are willing and able to conduct scientifically sound water monitoring is invaluable to communities seeking to safeguard their water resources.” Community members who attend the three-hour training session will learn the basic principles of community water stewardship, how to collect accurate water quality tests, and have fun testing out sampling equipment. For more information, call 341-6898 or 3422683.

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Wildsight members and volunteers will draw water samples from Lake Windermere throughout the summer.

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Busy week for local RCMP • April 18: At approximately 1:38 p.m., a motor vehicle collision occurred between a minivan and a small car in Radium Hot Springs. The driver of the small car was avoiding a pedestrian who was taking pictures of a herd of Big Horn Sheep when she collided with the back end of the minivan that was stopped legally in traffic on the highway. The driver of the mini-van sustained no injuries. The driver of the car had no visible injuries, but later complained of soreness in her shoulder from the collision. The driver of the car was issued a violation ticket for driving without consideration. • April 18: The Bank of Montreal reported that one of their ATMs had been skimmed on January 23 and 25, 2006 causing the client card numbers and PINs of numerous clients to be captured. Fake client cards were then produced and successfully used in Toronto. The bank reported a loss of some $13,000 that they have reimbursed to the clients involved. Some clients of Kootenay Savings Credit Union have also reported a similar occurrence with their client cards. All banking and credit union clients are reminded to change their PIN regularly. Investigation continues. • April 19: A vehicle was reported stolen out of Canal Flats with a B.C. licence plate of 625 HHT. The vehicle is described as a 1992 White Chevrolet Lumina four-door. The vehicle was possibly headed to Northern B.C. or Alberta. If you spot this vehicle or have any information on this theft, please contact your local Columbia Valley RCMP. Between April 12th and the 20th there were 99 calls for service. Nine of these were accidents. • April 20: The Columbia Valley RCMP arrested an adult male in connection with a drug trafficking investigation at David Thompson Senior Secondary School. This file is still under investigation. • April 12: At approximately 8:10 p.m. the Columbia Valley RCMP arrested an intoxicated male on

7th Avenue in Invermere and issued a ticket upon his release for being drunk in a public place. • April 13: At approximately 1:20 a.m. the Columbia Valley RCMP arrested an intoxicated young offender male on 6th Avenue in Invermere and issued a ticket upon his release for being drunk in a public place. • April 13: It was reported to the Columbia Valley RCMP that a pop machine at the Canal Flats gas station was kicked in breaking much of the product from the evening before. If anyone has any information regarding this incident please contact the Columbia Valley Detachment of the RCMP. • April 13: At approximately 4:20 p.m. the Columbia Valley RCMP arrested an intoxicated young offender male on 7th Avenue in Invermere and issued a ticket upon his release for being drunk in a public place. • April 13: It was reported to the Columbia Valley RCMP that a residence on Beatty Avenue in Canal Flats was broken into sometime since February. If anybody has any information involving this Break and Enter please contact the Columbia Valley RCMP. • April 14: It was reported to the Columbia Valley RCMP of a stolen snowmobile that had broken down on the glacier in the Horsethief Creek area. The snowmobile is a Blue 2003 Yamaha RX1 with extensive modifications. If anyone has any information regarding the disappearance of this sled please contact the Columbia Valley RCMP. • April 14: At approximately 8 p.m. there were two separate incidents reported to the Columbia Valley RCMP involving drinking subjects on private property on 15th Street in Invermere. In both of these incidents subjects were issued tickets for having liquor in their possession. • April 14: At aapproximately 9:30 p.m. the Columbia Valley RCMP were dispatched to two four-

wheelers racing around the community of Edgewater without helmets and three people on one quad. The Columbia Valley RCMP wish to advise those people responsible that not only are they putting their lives at risk but potentially the lives of others. If enough information is gathered to warrant charges of dangerous or reckless driving under the Criminal Code or the Motor Vehicle Act the Columbia Valley RCMP will do so. • April 17: It was reported to the Columbia Valley RCMP that there was an attempted theft of vehicle at the NAPA parking lot in Invermere. Damage was done to the vehicle in an attempt to start it. If anybody has any information regarding this crime please contact the Columbia Valley RCMP. • April 18: It was reported to the Columbia Valley RCMP that unknown culprits have vandalized, torn down, and burnt the Lake Lillian Recreation Site sign kiosk. A chain was also stolen. The total damage is estimated at over $800. If anyone has any information involving this incident please contact the Columbia Valley RCMP.

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April 28, 2006 Fernie Brewing Company, the only microbrewery in the East Kootenays, will begin shipping Premium Ale cans to outlets around the province this week. “The fact that Microbrews are available in cans is great for the industry. Europeans have been drinking craft beers in cans for decades,” said brewmaster Don Moore. Fernie Brewing Company is a local family based brewery established in 2003. “Sixty percent of beer in Canada is consumed in cans,” said sales manager Lenka Kosmak. In B.C., that number

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P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS BUSINESS FOR SALE “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.

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.

LAND FOR SALE

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.

Spectacular Crescentwood lots in Edgewater coming this spring. Cordillera Avenue Project in planning. “Town Square” commercial-residential lots now, with sewer service to property line - $66,000. Live and work in a village setting. Edgewater Developments, 250-347-9660, edgeh2o@telus.net.

CABIN FOR RENT

HOMES FOR SALE

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

#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.

VACATION SUITES

ROOMMATE WANTED Female in her 50’s looking for roommate to share 2 bedroom, 2 bath furnished condo in Radium. $500/month, including utilities, 347-6822.

SUITES FOR RENT STEIN APARTMENTS - residential and commercial. 342- 6912. 2 bedroom furnished ground ﬂoor suite, 5 appliances, N/S, N/ P, in Windermere,$875/month. Available May 1st, 250-3423819 or 403-240-0678.

HOMES FOR RENT 3 bedroom duplex, new fridge, stove, microwave, and dishwasher. Open ﬂoor plan, deck. $1050/month, 341-1389.

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 250-3472252 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. Open House Saturday and Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm. Or, call to view: Sandra Howard 3426508; Cathy Howard 342-7071. MUST BE MOVED: Double wide (24x48) 3 bedroom, 1 & 1/2 bath. Recent upgrades, $17,500 347-7770.

5 bedrooms, 3 baths, 8 appliances, plus central vac. Concrete wheelchair ramp with a large landscaped lot. Parking for 6 cars, great for home-based business or investment. $339,000, phone for viewing 347-9222. 2005 Mobile Home, 14x70, very clean. 2 bedrooms, 2 bath, 6 appliances. Juniper Heights Park, 342-9420.

49cc kick start, 2-speed automatic, 168 km, like new. $1,450 OBO. 342-9096, cell 341-8356. 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. $1,800 OBO. 403630-6906, WILL DELIVER. 1993 Mercury Villager van, $2700; 2003 duo purpose KLR Kawasaki motorcycle $5200. Call Dean 347-9678.

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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.

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RV’s & CAMPERS 10’ Alaskan camper, $750. View at Valley Alley, 342-6117. MOTORHOME, Ford F250, excellent shape, $6500 ﬁrm. Call Dean 347-9678.

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1985 GMC Safari, 143,000 original km’s, complete maintenance records, one owner, $1895. Call Phil at 342-6655.

2001 TOMOS-LX motorcycle,

‘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.

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 newspaper’s responsibility, if any, for errors of any kind is limited to the amount paid for that advertisement. We reserve the right to censor, re-classify, revise, edit or reject any advertisement not meeting our advertising standards.

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P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS BIRTH Owen Reid Campbell was born on March 10th, 2006, in Banﬀ to proud parents Forrest and Cassidy Campbell, grandparents Reid and Kathy Campbell, and Sylvia Brook. He was a happy and healthy 7lbs. 1 oz. with lots of hair!

THANK YOU Thanks to our wonderful family, friends, Dr.’s and Nurses for their love, care, and compassion insuring a speedy recovery! Yours very sincerely, Jerry and Irene Kebe.

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 342-0617. TWO children’s bicycles, Norco, 15”, shocks, $69/each. 3420617. 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 $4050 each. Mates and bunk beds, call Dorothy at 342-3826.

Matching white fridge and stove pair, solid burners and selfcleaning, $500; matching d/w free. 342-1617. 6 drawer dresser, 2 single beds, one night stand, one small lamp all in excellent condition, asking $200. 341-6007. Heinzman Nordheimer piano and bench, $800; oak antique roll-top desk, $1200; 10’ Tapco port-o-bender metal brake, like new $800. 342-0566.

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

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.

CHEERS Cheers to the DTSS Stage Band and it’s leader Mr. C for their outstanding performance and entertainment value. You enrich our Valley! Cheers to the leadership class for a wonderful talent show on Thursday, April 18th. Congrats to all performers and cheers to the judges for picking the best.

SERVICES

Jeers to the town worker who “ﬂew” through the school zone on Thursday, April 18 at 9:45am, since the speed limit is 30km/hr for over 10 blocks!

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

CAREERS

Want to create your very own book? Even just one copy? Simple and fun online publishing system. Make a book in an afternoon! www.makebooksonline.com

GARAGE SALE Household Downsizing Sale! April 29 and 30, 9 am - 5 pm, Windermere Community Hall. Large items also. Saturday, April 29th, 9 am , 1529 4th Ave Invermere (opposite tennis courts) Furniture, household items, sports equipment, BBQ’s. Rain or shine.

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 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 asset, mature, responsible and quick-thinking. Sense of humour a must! Start date May 3rd - September 5th, 2006. Contact Jami Scheffer: e-mail pynelogs@telus. net, phone 342-4423.

Moving Sale: 2, 3pce oak entertainment centers, $250 and $350; oak dining suite w/6 chairs and leaf, $750; 2 pce oak china cabinet, $750; matching green area rugs, 1 8’x10’, 2 4’x6’, $100; Husqvarna “mono max” gas powered trimmer, $100; ROCKY MOUNTAIN TRAINING, B.C. new invisible dog fence, $800 Licensed Employment Agency. Need a job? Need employees? Apnew, asking $300. 342-7535.

ply 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!

way Foods, attention Ryan or call to inquire 345-0045 or 345-0017.

BC, V0B 2L0. Position to start April 24th, 2006.

Portabella Restaurant requires 1st Cook, F/T, P/T, year round position. Evening dishwashers, F/T, P/T. Call Nick, 342-0606 for interview.

Contractors: self-contained cabins by the week or month, 250-3456365, Fairmont Bungalows.

Helna’s Stube is looking for experienced part-time evening server, kitchen help, dishwasher. Fax resume to 347-0049 or call 347-0047.

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.

Gel nail technician required to start April 4th at Trims & Treasures Esthetics Studio. Apply in person, or e-mail resume to info@trimsandtreasures.ca.

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.

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.

Melting Pot Eatery in Radium requires full and part-time day and night shift servers. Apply in person or fax resume to 347-9089.

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 Big-

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,

Full-time nanny required, starting immediately. Optional live-in, 250345-6365. Fairmont Bungalows is now hiring full-time housekeepers, students welcome, free housing. 250-3456365. Pinewood Motel requires housekeeping staﬀ, experience preferred, but not necessary. Wages $10-$12/hr. Apply in person, or call 347-9529. Nanny required days, nights and weekends. Must be reliable! Please call 688-0056. Tile setters required, extensive work available, competitive wages. 403-502-7434.

Now hiring cooks, dishwashers, and wait staﬀ. Apply in person, Taste of Greece, Skookum Inn. 341-6000.

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: All applications will be responded to.

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CLIFF HANGER - This ride spun passengers high in the sky at the West Coast Amusements Carnival in Invermere last weekend.

P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS CAREERS 4th year apprentice and journeyman 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. Findlay Creek Stone is now accepting applications for full-time labourer/mason. Must have own transportation, wage negotiable. 341-1076.

Dave’s Book Bar is now hiring fulltime, year round staﬀ. Apply in person, 1046 7th Ave.

Full-time front desk position available at Bighorn Meadows Resort. Please drop resume in person to Tara Ryder. SWIM FOR FREE - Poolside Cafe at Radium Hot Springs Pools are looking for part-time and full-time help. Competitive wages, call Hal or Jeannine at 347-9376, or drop oﬀ resume at the Cafe.

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.

If you like working in a fast paced, fun environment and have excellent people skills, we have a part/fulltime position available. Coffee Bar experience would be an asset, but we will train the right person. Salary to commensurate with experience (min. starting wage $10/hr). This is a year round position and health/dental plan will be available after 6 months. Call Tex at (250) 341-5316 or drop off a resume at Tex’s Coffee Works.

District of Invermere EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Clerk I (Administrative Support)

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. $12.50/hr + summer bonus. May 1st - Oct. 15th. Call Scott 342-0356.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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 Phone: 341-6299 Email: upioneer@telus.net

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

ROUTE SALES REPRESENTATIVE If you’re looking for a challenging position with one of the world’s leading snack food companies, here’s your chance to join the largest sales team in Canada as a Route Sales Representative in Invermere, BC and surrounding areas. This is a summer position that could potentially lead to full-time. As a Route Sales Representative you’ll be responsible for managing your route inventory and guaranteeing that the customers’ shelves are fully stocked with fresh Frito Lay products. You’ll also be involved with a number of hands-on activities, including loading and unloading products from the Route Sales truck, handling carton returns for recycling, and assuring that your customers are fully satisﬁed. Ultimately, your objective will be to develop and maintain your customer base through regular contact, drive sales by merchandising our world-leading snacks, build promotional displays, and make presentations to your customers. If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply online at www.fritolay.ca or fax your resume to (403) 571-9515 ATTN: Kari Throndson

Summer Maintenance Lakeview Meadows is seeking a qualiﬁed individual to assist with the maintenance of the Community Association grounds, amenities, beach, and recreation centre. This is a summer position. Applicants must qualify for the Canada Summer Placement Program. Requirements: • Ability to perform housekeeping and janitorial duties at the recreation centre and beach. • Perform grounds keeping duties including lawn cutting and garden weeding. • Assist with other maintenance and repairs as required. More details can be found at www.jobbank.gc.ca Please forward a current resume directly to the Community Association at E-mail: jimlakeviewmeadows@shaw.ca, Fax: (250) 342-2537.

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April 28, 2006

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

Panorama Mountain Village general manager Mark Woodburn, left, and senior project manager Matt Stanley, right, break ground for the new housing complex.

Panorama staff housing starts By Kristin Smith Marketing Coordinator Panorama Mountain Village The new staff housing complex at Panorama Mountain Village is under way. This $3.5-million project is set to be complete for occupancy for the next ski season. The goal of this new development is to provide a better resort experience for Panorama Mountain Village employees, with an aim to attract, develop and retain the best employees in the industry. “We are very excited, after years of effort, to begin the final phase of our staff housing project. Starting this December we are going to be able to provide an excellent, on-resort, housing experience for our seasonal staff, making Panorama the employer of choice in the region,” said General Manager and Vice-President of Panorama Mountain Village, Mark Woodburn. Two new buildings will provide 96 new beds – a 45-percent increase from what is currently available.

Each building will be three stories plus a loft for a total of 48 beds. Within the buildings there are 10 dwelling units containing four single bedrooms, a kitchen, and two bathrooms. The loft will have four double bedrooms, a large kitchen and four bathrooms. All units will have highspeed Internet connections. Common building amenities include a lounge area/recreation room, a computer room, a locker room, and laundry facilities. “What’s unique about this staﬀ housing project is that the buildings are being pre-constructed in 20 modules by Britco Structures. Factory construction of the modules began March 21 with completion planned for the end of May,” explained Senior Project Manager Matt Stanley. Prior to the arrival of the modules, excavation and foundation work will be done as well as providing sewer, water and hydro services to the site. Final on-site building assembly and ﬁnishing will continue through the summer and fall.

INVEST • RENT • OWN Toll Free: 877.344.2323 www.bighornmeadows.ca

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

District of Invermere Tender - Invitation to Bid KINSMEN BEACH CONCESSION

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

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

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Floor Covering & Cabinets Blinds & Paints

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342-6522 Ofﬁce 342-6512 Fax 342-5465 Aaron Karl 342-1457 Ryan Karl

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Phone: (250) 341-3240

Sewer/Drain Cleaning

Great Selection of:

Lambert

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A.R.K. Concrete Ltd.

PHARMACY LTD.

• POOLS • HOT TUBS • CHEMICALS • FIREPLACES • BBQʼS • HEATING • VENTILATION • AIR CONDITIONING • RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL

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Tamara Osborne Brenda McEachern.

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HERE TO SERVE YOU Website design

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Call Harrison today for a free consultation! 341-6064. Now open at 7-1008 8th Avenue (next to The Pioneer).

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• Call Helga at: Phone: (250) 342-9700 Toll Free: 1-866-312-9700 Fax: (250) 342-6265 mickeysa@telus.net

Bennett Construction Growing with the Tradition of Quality

• Custom Homes • Renovations • Decks

Kristoffer Bennett (250) 341-5030

krisbennettconstruction@hotmail.com

Protect your property from theft and vandalism

Call today (250) 688-HAWK (4295) valleyhawksecurity@shaw.ca

Daily & Nightly Mobile Patrols in the Valley Fast Response to your alarms Property checks

• Fully marked mobile patrol unit • Professional Uniformed Security Ofﬁcer • Residential • Commercial • New Homes • New Condos • Construction Sites Reasonable Rates Keep your seasonal home or condo insurance valid

Call to set up an appointment today!

4836 Athalmer Road, P.O. Box 2710, Invermere, BC. V0A 1K0

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Bus: (250)342-9692 Res: (250) 342-7327 Fax: (250) 342-9644 Cell: (250) 342-5241

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For competitive prices and prompt service call:

342-3268 (plant) 342-6767 (oﬃce)

Residential and Commercial Lighting

Dan Emms General Manager

P.O. Box 1079 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Ph: 250.342.1666 dan@valleylighting.ca www.valleylighting.ca

ROD’S EXCAVATING 25 YEARS AT YOUR SERVICE • Basements • Septic Fields • Rock Wall Specialists

Rod Taylor Phone: 250-342-6354 Cell: 342-5894 Fax: 342-2556 E-mail: lindarod@telus.net

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Renovating?

April 28, 2006

Interior World

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Call Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406

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Phone: 250-341-3616 Fax: 250-341-3617

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April 28, 2006

Bidding master

Funds granted by council Local government assistance grants were handed out to community groups by the District of Invermere council at their April 24th meeting. They are:

Once again, Tex Lortscher of Tex’s Coﬀee Works acted as the auctioneer for the annual Columbia Valley Rockies Hockey Club auction on April 22nd at the Invermere Community Hall. This was the ﬁfth year for the auction and the best yet, according to Tex. More than $10,000 was raised. Everything was donated, and Tex would like to thank everyone who participated and helped to make this a successful event.

• Columbia Valley Citizens on Patrol: $1,000 for operational costs • Columbia Valley Recreation Society, $10,000 for grooming ball ﬁelds • Columbia Valley Rockies Hockey Club, $1,000 for team operations, marketing • Invermere Business Committee: $5,000 for special event promotion • Invermere District Curling Club: $1,000 for expansion and programs • Radium Silver Fins Swim Club: $1,000 for swim lessons at the beach

• Summit Youth Centre: $1,000 for internet safety program • Windermere District Historical Society: $2,000 for museum upkeep. The District also announced the grants allocated from the Columbia Basin Trust Initiative Program: • Columbia River Greenways Trail: $4,279.12 • Columbia Valley Arts Council: $750 • East Kootenay P.A.R.T.Y. program: $1,709,24 • East Kootenay Brain Injury: $492.49 • Sexual Health Services: $2,500 • SPCA Spay and Neuter: $1,000 • Wings Over the Rockies: $1,000

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District of Invermere NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OCP and Zoning Bylaw Amendment NOTICE is given of a Public Hearing to be held at 7:00 pm on Wednesday May 10, 2006 in the Invermere Community Hall at 70910th Street, in the District of Invermere, to amend the Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1085 and Zoning Bylaw No. 1145. Bylaw No. 1273 will change the Official Community Plan as follows: • By re-designating Block 1, Plan 2133, District Lot 216, Kootenay Land District, Except parts included in Plan 4188, 9866, 10795, and 12171 from RESORT TOURIST COMMERCIAL to DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL; • By re-designating Lot 2, DL 216, KD Plan 11536, That Part of District Lot 216, Kootenay District Included in Sketch Plan 3252I, Lot 1, Dl 216, KD Plan 4379 Except Part Included in Plan NEP20624 and Lot A, DL 216, KD Plan NEP 20624 from MULTI- FAMILY (LOW DENSITY) and MULTI-FAMILY (HIGH DENSITY) to DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL; • By re-designating Lot 22, except plan 8168, Block B, DL 216, KD Plan 1013 from RECREATIONAL/ENVIRONMENTAL LANDS to DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL; • Amending the Downtown Regulating Plan Downtown Building Type 11 (DT-11) from Lot 1, DL 216, KD Plan 17228 • Amending the Downtown Regulating Plan by deleting Downtown Building Type 12 (DT-12) from Lot B, DL 216, KD Plan 11813 and Lot A-B-C DL 216, KD Plan 12930 • By changing the street types of 13th Street between 4th and 7th Avenue from Street Type 7 to Street Type 12; • By changing the street type of 4th Avenue from Street Type 9 to Street Type 13; and • By adding a new Street type for 3rd Avenue called Street Type 14. Bylaw No. 1274 will amend the Zoning Bylaw No. 1145 by: • introducing a new zone entitled COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT ZONE 1 (CD-1): WATERSIDE; • rezoning the subject properties outlined below from R-2, MULTI-FAMILY (LOW DENSITY) RESIDENTIAL ZONE, R-4, MULTI-FAMILY (HIGH DENSITY) ZONE, C-1, DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL ZONE, RES-2, RESORT ACCOMMODATION and RECREATION ZONE and P-1, PUBLIC INSITUTIONAL ZONE to COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT ZONE 1 (WATERSIDE). The intent of these bylaws is to permit the construction of a hotel and conference centre, multi-family residential, railway station and ground floor commercial uses. The subject properties are: • Block 1, Plan 2133, District Lot 216, Kootenay Land District, Except parts included in Plan 4188, 9866, 10795, and 12171 • Lot 2, DL 216, KD Plan 11536 • That Part of District Lot 216, Kootenay District Included in Sketch Plan 3252I • Lot 1, Dl 216, KD Plan 4379 Except Part Included in Plan NEP20624 • Lot A, DL 216, KD Plan NEP 20624 • Lot 22, except plan 8168, Block B, DL 216, KD Plan 1013 • Lot 1, DL 216, KD Plan 17228 • Lot B, DL 216, KD Plan 11813 • Lot A-B-C DL 216, KD Plan 12930 The above synopsis is not intended to be, nor should it be interpreted as the full text and content of the proposed “Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1273, 2005” and “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No 1274, 2005”. A copy of this proposed bylaw and relevant background documents may be inspected at the District of Invermere municipal office 914 - 8th Ave., Invermere from April 24 to May 10, 2006. Office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed “Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1273, 2005” and “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1274, 2005” may; • send written briefs to the District of Invermere prior to the hearing • fax written briefs to the District of Invermere prior to the hearing; or • present verbal or written briefs at the hearing. NOTICE is also given that the Council will not accept any written or verbal presentations subsequent to the close of the public hearing. Christopher Prosser Chief Administrative Officer

P.O. BOX 339, 914 8th AVENUE, INVERMERE, B.C. V0A1K0

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

Making a difference By Lisa M. Rohrick Special to The Pioneer On the United Nations Human Development Index for 2005 (measuring health, education and wealth), Niger, West Africa was at the bottom of the list of 177 countries (Canada is at number 5). Surrounded by staggering needs, my teammates and I in Niger want to help. But we want to provide help that truly is helpful, fostering neither laziness nor dependence on Western money. Meet Mamane, a cattle herder in a small village in southwestern Niger. Mamane is Fulani, a nomadic people who depend on their herds for survival. When sickness hits and animals die, the Fulani suffer. So Mamane and some of his fellow cattlemen took it upon themselves to learn how to better care for their animals. They organized an animal breeding co-operative, called Walde Pottal, which has been operating since 2000. They have sent representatives to conferences where they have learned about feeding and caring for their animals, and have taken steps to improve their herd’s overall wellbeing. In 2005, Mamane met my colleague Barry, a farm boy from Manitoba who was able to converse with him about cattle breeding and related topics. As their friendship developed, Mamane and other co-op members shared with Barry their plans for improvement and where they needed help. They talked about education being like turning on a light in the darkness, and they wanted to learn new things so that they wouldn’t be left behind. A need high on their list was vaccinations for their animals. Before heading off to the U.S. for a year, Barry recruited the services of a local veterinarian to train Mamane and three other members of Walde Pottal in para-veterinary medicine. The co-op paid for their transportation into the city of Niamey and their food while they were taking their training. We paid for their tuition, some equipment and an initial stock of vaccinations and other medications. The four men studied diligently then went back to their villages ready

to get to work. They have already vaccinated several hundred animals. The idea is that animal owners must pay for the vaccines, enabling the para-vets to replace their stock. So far it seems to be working. The para-veterinarians completed their training in March 2006, and I went along with another colleague and the vet to a meeting of the Walde Pottal co-operative to present their certificates. We also presented them with some more equipment to be shared among them. Then a group of us trekked around a village finding cows whose hooves needed trimming so the vet could show his students how to do it and let them practice. They also castrated a young goat. A week later we were able to give Walde Pottal a young Azawak bull. Bred in Niger for the severe heat of this country, the Azawak breed makes for excellent beef and produces up to five times the volume of milk of many other local breeds. The bull belongs to the coop, to be shared around the seven member villages with the goal of improving their herds. The co-op will charge a stud fee to pay for the bull’s food. Two members of Walde Pottal came to Niamey for the occasion. We went to the farm just outside the city to pick him up. It was quite the operation getting a 700-pound bull into the back of a Toyota pick-up truck! But we made it safely out to their village, the only casualty being a tail light on the truck. Villagers excitedly gathered around to welcome the bull to town. The head of the cattlemen told us his heart was very joyful. The chief also thanked us and repeated his appreciation of our involvement in the village. Mamane gave the bull a name: Leelal, which means “moonlight” in Fulfulde (the language of the Fulani people). The moon doesn’t actually have any light of its own; it simply reflects the light of the sun. We are praying that, like the moon, Leelal the bull will be a reflector of light, shining God’s love in Fulani villages. Lisa Rohrick is a former Invermere resident working as a missionary in Niger, West Africa.

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FAITH

Doubting Thomas got bum rap By Sandy Ferguson, Windermere Valley Shared Ministry In this Easter season, I have been reflecting on Doubting Thomas. He doubted the truth of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. He demanded to put his fingers in the mark of the nails on Jesus’ hands, before he would believe. Only when he was able to do so, did he believe. For his doubts, Thomas became infamous for his lack of faith, compared with those who believed even without physical proof. But I believe that Thomas has been getting a bum rap for too many years. Many of us have more in common with Thomas than we might be willing to confess. I know that there have been times in my life when I have had doubts over questions of faith, and I demanded proof, so I could continue to believe. It is part of our human nature, we say we want to believe, but we want proof to know that we are following the right path. We are worried that we might be mistaken, and end up in the wrong place, as it were. I remember an episode of The Simpsons, when Ned Flanders, the show’s Christian, confesses that he gives money to a variety of churches, to make sure all his bases are covered! And that is why I believe that Thomas is important for us, because he was wiling to ask questions, because he was willing to confess his doubts. His questions showed that he wanted to believe, but he wanted proof. When we ask questions, it shows our willingness to confront our doubts, hoping that we may find answers that will help us on our journeys of faith. And by asking questions, we are showing a willingness to begin the journey, but we are looking

for some guidance. We engage in a dialogue with others, and when they share their experiences with us, they offer insights into our own journey. I know that in my own faith journey, it is through the questions that I have shared with others that my own faith has deepened. And in today’s world there are many people who have questions about faith. People are looking for ways to explore their questions. That is why there is so much media attention around books such as The Da Vinci Code, or the recently revealed Gospel of Judas. With their claims of amazing revelations, they get people’s attention. However, I doubt they can really help people who are exploring their faith, as the revelations they offer have no real answers to the question of faith itself. And this is the challenge that faces the church. What can we offer to those people who have questions about faith? As a community of faith, we are called to proclaim to the world the Good News, that God is with us, and we are all beloved children of God. And we are called to welcome others to share in our community. And as part of our welcome, we should be a community where people feel safe in asking their questions, without being told what they must believe. When a person brings their doubts to us, it is an opportunity to share in the beginning of their journey of faith. We shouldn’t be threatened by other people’s doubts. Instead we should welcome the opportunity to encounter the presence of God in their questions, which may challenge us to deepen our own faith. So if you have any questions about faith come and join us in our worship at Christ Church Trinity or All Saints Church. Or give me a call at my office, our number is in the book, and I am always happy to chat! We may not have all the answers, but we offer a place where you will be welcome to share your questions, and begin your journey of faith.

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