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KEEPING THE VALLEY CLEAN - Randie Raven, left; Maddy Danyluk, centre; and Holly Banville; all of J. A. Laird School, participated in a litter sweep that collected garbage around the valley last week during Pitch-In Week. Here the girls are picking up trash around Lake Dorothy, near Pynelogs Cultural Centre.

Waterside development goes to public hearing May 10

By Elinor Florence Pioneer Staff One of the most important public hearings in Invermere’s history will be held on Wednesday, May 10.

This will provide the final opportunity for residents to express their views to the District of Invermere council regarding the proposed downtown development called Waterside, also known as Octagon.

If approved, the development would see a total of 14 buildings ranging from two stories to 10 stories in height. Currently three stories is the maximum height allowed under the Official Community Plan.

Invermere council is asking for public input before voting to amend the Official Community Plan and rezone the property to allow the project to proceed.

The project will cover about 11 acres near the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. The proposal includes a hotel and restaurant, conference centre, commercial and retail space, 570 residential units, a train station, a public boat slip, a pedestrian overpass to the lakefront and a boardwalk leading to James Chabot Park.

An open house was held by the District of

Invermere on March 30, attended by 87 people.

Council decided to proceed directly to public hearing after reviewing comments made at the open house. Earlier staff recommended to council that the matter proceed, with two outstanding issues yet to be determined. The staff report said: 1. Although the applicant has committed to a bronze standard under the Canadian Home Builders Association guidelines, further environmentally-responsible design, construction and landscaping should be considered.

2. Two buildings that were requested to be a lower height have been reduced, but not to the extent that staff recommended on Dec. 7, 2005.

The full text of the bylaw may be reviewed at the Invermere municipal office during regular office hours.

Residents may also write letters or fax their written comments to the District of Invermere before May 10. Verbal comments will not be considered.

The hearing will take place at the Invermere Community Hall starting at 7 p.m. After the public hearing is closed, no further comment will be accepted.

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May 5, 2006

‘Skimming’ hits local bank clients

By Elinor Florence Pioneer Staff The Columbia Valley RCMP is reminding all bank and credit union customers to check their accounts and change their Personal Identification Numbers (PINs) after debit card users in Invermere were victims of “skimming” at an automated teller.

The local RCMP said this is the first instance of “skimming” here, although it is widespread across Canada.

On two separate days - Monday, January 23, and Wednesday, January 25 - people who used the automated teller at the Bank of Montreal had their card information copied and their PIN numbers stolen.

It wasn’t until two weeks ago that the crime came to light, when money started to disappear from customer accounts. The stolen card information was used to manufacture fake debit cards. They were used, together with stolen PIN numbers, to access people’s accounts in Invermere. So far the bank has repaid about $13,000 in stolen funds.

Jennifer Baird, 25, said she went online Saturday two weeks ago to pay some bills and found that five withdrawals had been made from her account.

“Somebody was accessing my account from Toronto at almost the same time I was using my computer in Invermere,” she said. “The times showed that someone in Toronto had made a withdrawal on Saturday morning before I went to Home Hardware, and again after I got home.”

Her online account information revealed only that cash was removed through an “Other ATM With-

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drawal” and did not identify which city.

In total, $1,400 in five separate withdrawals was taken from the account she shares with her partner, Greg Jeans, leaving only about $100 in their account.

“I called the bank’s toll-free number and they said I had to talk to my local branch,” said Jennifer, who moved here in 2004 to work as an engineer after graduating from McGill University in Montreal.

“From Saturday until Monday we were really worried. The same thing happened to Greg five years ago at the Bank of Nova Scotia, but back then skimming was new and they wouldn’t believe him. It took nine months to get his money back.”

Jennifer said she was so upset she spent Sunday calling her mother and her friends for moral support.

But on Monday morning, the couple was relieved to find the local bank very cooperative. “They immediately replaced our cards and our PIN numbers, then they repaid our money. Staff told us that everyone who might have been affected was being contacted and told to check their accounts.”

RCMP Constable Richard Lausman, who is investigating the case, said in skimming typically the thief inserts a thin strip of plastic into the debit card slot that looks like part of the machine. When a card is inserted, the “card-reader” copies the information.

At the same time, the thief mounts a video camera somewhere nearby that will photograph people’s hands moving across the key pad so their PIN numbers are recorded. Later the thief returns and removes both the strip and the camera.

Const. Lausman said the bank’s video camera may have caught the culprit on film, although that might

Canadian financial institutions offer the following tips to follow when using Automated Banking Machines: 1. Review your monthly bank statements and look for extra or missing transactions. Report any discrepancies immediately. Missing transactions could be a sign that your card has been skimmed.

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not help. “Usually the person disguises himself by wearing things like a toque and ski goggles so even if they were photographed they wouldn’t be identified.”

He said skimming is becoming more common.

“The people doing this like to target small towns because they aren’t expecting it,” he said.

It is not known how many customers were affected. Steve Lee, local Bank of Montreal manager, said he could not comment on the case since it is under investigation. However, he said in a prepared statement: “We have fraud detection systems and other security features in place to monitor transactions to highlight questionable or unusual activities, and to assist in the investigation of debit card fraud. Notwithstanding these efforts, we cannot prevent criminal fraud activity 100 percent of the time. However, when fraud does occur, customers should be reassured that they can continue to use their debit card with confidence and that they are protected by the Canadian Code of Practice for Debit Card Services and will not suffer any financial losses.”

At least one Kootenay Savings Credit Union customer was also affected.

“Apparently we had one local member of the credit union that was affected by debit card skimming and his card and his PIN number ended up getting used in Toronto,” said Dario Cescon, vice-president of marketing at the credit union’s head office in Trail.

He said it was possible the credit union debit card had been used at the Bank of Montreal instant teller since the timing was similar.

“We know for sure that our machine was not compromised,” he said. “We have been very lucky so far.”

4. Don’t use the obvious numbers for your PIN, such as your name, birthday or telephone number.

5. Nobody from the bank, police or business community will ever ask for your PIN. You are the only person who should know it.

6. Always conduct your bank machine transactions when and where you feel most secure. If you are uncomfortable for any reason, use a different machine or wait until a different time.

7. Use your hand or body as a

shield when entering your PIN number.

8. After you complete the transaction, take your card and your receipt.

When making a withdrawal, count your cash and put it away immediately.

9. If your card is lost, stolen, or retained by the machine, notify your bank immediately. Most institutions offer toll-free telephone numbers and/or 24hour service for lost or stolen cards.

10. Robbery rarely occurs at a machine, but if it should happen, report the incident to the police and the bank.

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RUNNING IN THE RAIN - Michelle Taylor’s running groups participated in a fun event Monday night called The Amazing Race when they formed teams and worked at various locations around town for five minutes at each station. Here the runners take off from their starting point at the Invermere Inn parking lot.

‘Signs might save bighorn sheep’

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Radium resident David Pacey has come up with a novel idea to protect the village’s bighorn sheep population.

He would like the Village of Radium to put up signs stating: “Rocky Mountain sheep have the rightof-way within the village boundaries.”

“The bighorn sheep are an integral part of society in Radium,” said Mr. Pacey. “Tourists just love to see those things.”

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lous fines - $100,000, for example - for harrassing Radium’s sheep. “Obviously you wouldn’t enforce them, but it would grab people’s attention and make it clear how important sheep are.”

Mr. Pacey recently sent a letter to Radium’s chief administrative officer Mark Read outlining his ideas.

The letter was discussed at council on April 26 and council told him to consult with Bill Swan, who runs the bighorn sheep advocacy program in Radium called Bighorn in Our Backyard.

Mr. Pacey said his campaign is “very serious in a humorous way.”

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The following person was convicted and sentenced in adult court held at the Invermere Court House on April 26. Presiding was circuit judge Ron Webb of Cranbrook.

• Clarence D. Pascal pled guilty to causing a disturbance by swearing.

The court heard that on February 18, 2004, Mr. Pascal was at the Shuswap Indian Band office near the crossroads when he verbally assaulted a woman. The court heard Mr. Pascal then told the woman “get out of my way.”

The court heard a pushing match started and Mr. Pascal pushed the woman onto a table. Mr. Pascal then swore at another woman in the office.

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INTO THIN AIR - About 100 local kids enjoyed two performances of Makin’ Magic at the Invermere Community Hall on April 28, sponsored by the Lake Windermere Lions Club for the fourth year. Here Allison Barsby, age 5, is suspended in the air by magician John Kaplan of Burnaby. Allison’s parents are Scott and Nicole Barsby.

Good news, bad news for local wood companies

By Adrian Bergles Pioneer Staff Local reaction is mixed to the signing of the Canadian softwood lumber agreement with the United States.

More than 80 percent of more than $5 billion paid in tariffs will be returned to Canadian lumber producers.

Lumber companies are happy to see the longstanding dispute come to an end, but sorry to lose about $1 billion in tariffs.

Canfor, which operates the sawmill at Radium among many others, will recoup about $655 million of the $733 million it paid to the U.S. government in tariffs since 2002, said company spokesman Lee Coonfer from the Vancouver head office.

“Absolutely, you would love to get all of that money back,” he said.

Tembec, whose B.C. operations consist of the sawmills at Canal Flats and Cranbrook, will recover between $200 and $250 million of the $325 million it paid, said spokesman Pierre Brien at his company head office in Temiscaming, Quebec.

“Of course you’re never happy to leave that much money at the table,” he said.

Kootenay-Columbia member of Parliament Jim Abbott said the deal was great news, but he immediately pointed out its shortcomings.

“This is the best deal we could get,” he said.

Mr. Abbott said he was not directly involved in the negotiations but he kept the softwood issue in the consciousness of the government.

“I’ve considered it my job to keep the story of what’s happening in Kootenay-Columbia at the top of everyone’s mind,” he said from Ottawa on Monday.

He said B.C. Conservative parliament members met with Prime Minister Stephen Harper, who encouraged the politicians to get business leaders on side and to convey the urgency of reaching a deal.

Mr. Abbott said the prime minister told the B.C. caucus this was the last time U.S. President George Bush would work toward an end to the impasse.

“It was intense pressure, and we all knew it,” he said.

The positive side of the deal, according to industry experts, is that trade uncertainty has been removed.

As part of the new deal Canada will cap its lumber exports at 34 percent of the American market.

“The deal provides certainty into the future,” said Mr. Coonfer.

“Now you know the rules of trade with the U.S.” He said more effort can now be spent on developing new markets, rather than fighting to trade with the U.S. He said Japan, China, Indonesia and India are all emerging markets for Canadian softwood.

The Tembec spokesman agreed. “We have to work as an industry to market our product, rather than fighting legal battles to remove the tariff,” said Mr. Brien.

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COLUMBIA BASIN TRUST REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS STATE OF THE BASIN INITIATIVE The Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to assist in the further development of the CBT’s “State of the Basin initiative”. This work will build on existing practices and knowledge and will help to further efforts towards environment, social, and economic planning in the Columbia River Basin.

There are two separate Requests for Proposals and proponent(s) may bid on either one or both. Although the requests are treated separately, collaboration between the two will be required in order to achieve a holistic approach to planning in the Basin.

1) State of the Basin - Environment Sector Quote RFP #CBTENVSOB06 This work will include the development of a prototype “State of the Basin Report” using environmental, economic, and social indicators and will insure effective collaboration with interested groups, organizations, and Basin residents.

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Closing date for both Requests is May 26th, 2006. Full proposal information packages may be obtained by contacting: Rina Gresiuk Columbia Basin Trust Box 220 Nakusp, BC V0G 1R0 Phone: 1-800-505-8998 Email: rgresiuk@cbt.org

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PERSPECTIVE

May 5, 2006

The old Richardson house in Windermere was built around 1890 - it was taken down last weekend by the Windermere Fire Department in a training exercise.

What makes an old building historic?

By Elinor Florence Pioneer Publisher As the valley rushes towards development, several Pioneer readers have raised questions about the need to protect our old buildings.

Last weekend the former Richardson house in Windermere - originally built by farmer George Geary around 1890 - was burned down by the Windermere Fire Department.

Also slated for demolition is Invermere’s first school, located at the corner of 10th Avenue and 12th Street. Although the sign has now been removed, the building - now a private home - once carried a sign marking it as a Historic Site.

That sign and others were put there originally more than 15 years ago when the Windermere District Historical Society created a walking tour and printed brochures outlining the history of those buildings. In spite of the signage, those buildings are not protected by any government regulations.

Curious about how old buildings achieve that protection, I called the provincial Registrar of Historic Places in Victoria.

Neil Wilton explained that there are no designated historic sites in the Columbia Valley, nor does the provincial government want to get involved in creating them.

“Municipalities are best positioned to know what is valuable, and what is at risk,” he said.

In 1994, the province transferred most of the responsibility for historic designation to local municipalities under the Local Government Act. Since then only about one-quarter of the 160 municipalities in B.C. have designated historic sites. The nearest to us are located in Cranbrook and Fernie.

“Most municipalities either aren’t aware that they have the power, or they are so overwhelmed by development issues that they can’t spend any time on this,” he said.

A true Historic Designation means that the property is protected by a council bylaw. No changes can be made to the property without permission from council.

Naturally, that raises a lot of questions about the rights of the owner, Mr. Wilton said, so this designation is made only for the most valuable and important properties.

In the City of Victoria, there are about 600 private homes with Historic Designation, he said. In spite of the restrictions, the designation is much sought-after by homeowners.

However, a historic building doesn’t have to be a mansion - it can be any old building that the community believes should be preserved.

For municipalities that don’t wish to infringe on owner’s rights, there is a lesser designation called the Community Heritage Register. Municipalities can “flag” those properties with heritage value and the planning department can take that into consideration when considering development proposals.

It could then offer financial incentives to the owner to keep the property intact, such as trading it for extra parking spots, Mr. Wilton explained.

Whatever happens, it takes time - usually several years - to achieve Historic Designation. More importantly, there must be a strong feeling and a common understanding in the community that historic buildings are to be preserved.

Without that commitment, remnants of our historic buildings will soon exist only in old photograph albums and scrapbooks.

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Meet Kelsie Ede

By Elinor Florence Pioneer Publisher Many of our readers will remember Kelsie Ede as the David Thompson Secondary School student who wrote articles for The Pioneer while completing her Grade 12 in 2005.

Kelsie, age 18, went on to study journalism at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology last year, and we are fortunate to have her back as our summer student.

Kelsie is a chip off the old block - in fact, several old blocks.

She is the oldest daughter of The Pioneer’s talented creative directors Bob and Lisa Ede; the granddaughter

of The Pioneer’s delivery team, David and Florence Raven; and also the granddaughter of former Valley Echo owners Ron and Belle Ede, who have since passed away.

Kelsie will be writing articles and taking photographs around the valley this summer before returning to complete her second and final year at SAIT. “It’s great to be surrounded by mountains again,” says Kelsie.

In her spare time Kelsie will pursue her favourite hobbies, singing and playing the guitar. She plans to continue writing more original songs and perform at various events.

Welcome home, Kelsie!

Thanks to our volunteers Dear Editor: During National Volunteer Week, April 23-29, the Canadian Cancer Society acknowledged all volunteers for their selfless contributions.

Hundreds of hours are donated each year in the East and West Kootenays by Canadian Cancer Society volunteers and volunteers from other charitable organizations.

Cancer touches just about everyone at some point in their lives. It is a devastating disease and progress is never as fast as we’d like to see.

We know that according to the latest

information, 59 percent of people with cancer survive thanks to advances in treatment and our understanding about some of the causes of cancer. Volunteers are at the heart of this progress.

I encourage all of your readers to consider giving their time to serve others, and I thank those of you who already volunteer. Together, we’re creating stronger communities and ultimately a better world.

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Correction The Purcell Point project on 10th Avenue in Invermere will be phased so that 28 townhouses are built first, followed by the second phase of 42 townhouses. The older white Stein Apartments will be removed to make way for the second phase at a later date.

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Aboriginal youth heads for Caribbean

By Kelsie Ede Pioneer Staff Dwayne Burgoyne, 19, will leave the valley on May 15th to take part in an exchange program on an island in the Caribbean Sea. Dwayne will venture to Dominica for a six-week exchange program through the Ghost River Rediscovery, a non-profit organization that offers young people cultural and outdoor education programs based on aboriginal values and traditions. Youth from Dominica will come to Canada later as part of the exchange program.

Dwayne was accepted into the International Youth Leadership Program after a long application process and hard work. The Ghost River Rediscovery accepted applications from all across Canada and only 10 individuals were selected.

Over the past few months, Dwayne has been working in Fort St. John’s as a labourer to raise money for his exchange. The program requires Dwayne to pay for a portion of the trip.

The exchange will consist of two parts, one training series in Alberta followed by the trip to Dominica, where the group will work with indigenous youth in a rural area.

Dwayne will spend his time working on various community projects and learning about the lives of the indigenous people on the island.

“It will be interesting to learn about the lives of other native people who live such a far distance away,” says Dwayne.

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The camp is a summer camp for kids of all ages held at Whiteswan Lake.

The camp draws from Ktunaxa traditions and values to teach the kids about the land and the environment.

At age 16, Dwayne started off as a Junior Guide at the camp and, after much training, has become one of the senior guides.

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Rundle Mountain Woodblock artist June Thomsen of Windermere creates original prints of mountain scenes.

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Wings Over the Rockies Art Show • April 25 to May 7 “Harmony with Nature”. CV Arts Gallery at Pynelogs.

Molten Obsession ‘06 • May 16 to June 4

National exhibition of glass beads. CV Arts Gallery at Pynelogs.

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June creates original woodblock prints

By Kelsie Ede Pioneer Staff June Thomsen of Windermere has spent her years in the valley as a wellestablished woodcut print artist, sharing her work with people from within and outside the valley.

June’s specialty is working with carved woodblocks to produce multiple images on paper. When completed, these images are overlaid to create her beautiful and original mountain scenes.

Each woodblock print is created

through a long process that can take up to three years for June to complete.

Like many artists, she works parttime at local businesses to support her artistic career.

Initially, June creates a painting of what she envisions the final print to look like. She then carves the details into the wood block one colour at a time, adding more and more detail to each application.

June then presses the paper onto the woodblock and lets the paint dry, then pulls it off. Each pull takes about one

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month, and must be repeated several times. The process is a long one, which can involve as many as four different colour pulls. The end result is about 50 original prints from the same block.

The long procedure which June goes through in creating her work allows people to truly see how much time and effort has been put into each piece.

Large landscapes are prominent within June’s work, but she doesn’t stray away from her passion for creating her whimsical paintings.

June says she has always been drawn to the valley, a common theme that is shown through much of her work.

Ever since completing her Master of Fine Arts at the University of Calgary in 1989, she has made this her residence.

Before completing her master’s degree, June spent five years at the Alberta College of Art and another two years at the University of Victoria. Now 46 years old, June travelled to and from the valley, and was attracted to it as an artist.

“Whenever I wasn’t going to school, this was my home,” said June. “I’m just drawn to the lifestyle, the mountains, the lake, and the people.”

June’s artwork has become extremely popular among people in the valley, due to her unique style and use of the woodcut print technique.

People have come from all over to purchase June’s original works of art, many creating collections within their homes.

“There is one man who lives in Saudi Arabia who has one of each print,” says June. “It’s nice to have that appreciation for my work.”

In June, she will open her new studio located at her residence in Windermere near the Artist’s Corner.

The studio will continue with the well-known name June’s Originals from her previous store. It will be open parttime throughout the week, and will accept both drop-ins and appointments.

For information, call 342-8838.

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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 • May 3 - 6: Theatre closed for carpet cleaning.

• May 10 - 13: Failure to Launch

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 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 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.

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

• 7:30 pm: Edgewater Recreation Society Annual General Meeting, Edgewater Hall. For info: 3479882.

May 21st • 7 pm: Ellen McIlwaine, blues artiste extraordinaire, performing at Pynelogs Cultural Centre, Invermere.

Tickets $30. For info: 342-7108 or 342-4423.

May 26th - 28th 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.

• 1pm - 4pm: Sports Equipment Swap & Sale, DTSS gym. For info: 342-9213, ext. 143.

• 9am - 1pm: Edgewater Community Garage Sale. To book a table, $100, phone 347-9882, or 347-9043.

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.

• Scrapbook Retreat, Invermere. For info: 341-7068.

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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 Eagle Ranch Golf Course Spur Valley Greens Golden Golf & Country Club Bootleg Gap • May 19th: 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 • 7 pm: Bingo at the Invermere Seniors’ Centre, 1309-14th Street, every second and fourth Thursday.

• Windermere Fire Department is seeking community minded volunteers. For info: Aaron at 342-3965.

• 6:30 pm: Lighten Up Weight Loss Support Circle, first and third Wednesdays of every month at All Things Beautiful.

• Jam nights every Thursday at The Sportsman’s Lounge. For info: 345-6346.

• Karaoke every Saturday night at The Sportsman’s Lounge. For info: 345-6346.

• 7 pm: Community Hymn Sing at the Lake Windermere Alliance Church, every second Sunday of the month. For info: 342-5961.

• 7 pm: Archery, Lake Lillian, held by the Rod & Gun Club.

• 2 pm: Brisco Crib every Sunday, at the Brisco & District Community Hall.

• Radium Silver Fins Swim Club. Check out their website! radiumsilverfins.bravehost.com. For info: 342-1369.

• 7pm - 9pm every Tuesday: ADHD Parent Support Group. Focus is on education, sharing ideas and experience. Drop-ins welcome, School Board District Office. For info: Lynda, 342-9243, ext. 234.

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Mr. Love said much of the merchandise on offer is out of the ordinary. “It’s a good chance for valley locals to see some products they wouldn’t normally see Downtown in Invermere.”

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“It’s great for the kids,” said Mr. Love. Show times for the animal and reptile show are Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Local acts will also perform at the Home and Recreation Show, said Mr. Love. Those acts have yet to be confirmed, he said.

The home and recreation show is an annual fundraiser for the Kinsmen Club. The group is made up of local volunteers who work to improve the quality of life in their community, “and have a little fun doing it,” said Mr. Love.

Among many recipients, the Windermere Valley chapter helps fund the Invermere Library, Windermere Fire Department, and individuals in need.

“We’d like to encourage everyone to come out and support us and have a good time,” said Mr. Love. “It’s a good social event.”

The Home and Recreation Show has been a regular valley event for more than 15 years, said Mr. Love.

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By Adrian Bergles Pioneer Staff For six years the small Columbia Valley Botanical Gardens and Centre for Sustainable Living has worked to assure the survival of endangered plant species.

As one of 2,300 botanical gardens worldwide, it serves to document a collection of living plants for the purposes of conservation, scientific research, display and public awareness.

Each year the seed of endangered plant species are sown in the small garden behind the Pynelogs Cultural Centre at Kinsmen Beach Park. Harvested seeds help assure the plant species will survive into the future.

Bill Swan, project leader with the non-profit botanical gardens, says one-third of all plant species in the world are at risk of extinction over the next 20 years.

“The loss of biodiversity is I believe the single greatest challenge facing the world today,” he said.

“Once they’re gone, they’re gone.”

He said plants serve as the basis for much of pharmacy, food production, and industry and plant diversity must be protected.

Apples are an example of a food economy being based on too small a genetic base, said Mr. Swan.

“There used to be thousands of varieties of apples,” he said. “Now a handful are grown commercially.”

If rare apple seeds are not kept and replanted those varieties will cease to exist. And remaining varieties could be vulnerable if exposed to disease, said Mr. Swan.

The botanical garden’s beauty is powerful and helps draw people in.

“Gardening is the number one pastime in the

world,” said Mr. Swan.

“Plants can be used as a sort of living display for the entire summer.”

A volunteer base of 80 people keeps the botanical gardens vibrant.

“Some people get involved with no garden experience. They want to learn how and that’s cool,” said Mr. Swan.

The botanical gardens will begin anew this month.

On Saturday, May 13th a fundraiser plant sale and swap will be held at the garden site.

“It’s an opportunity for people to get together and swap plants,” said Mr. Swan.

“Bring seeds, bring plants and money to buy plants.”

Open planting nights are set for May 16th and 18th. Anyone interested is welcome to stop by the gardens around 6:30 p.m.

Later this summer the botanical garden plans to bring “Insectaria: The Big Bug Show” back to Invermere.

The garden strives to reach beyond its small plot behind the Pynelogs. Mr. Swan said garden board members are interested in preserving native plants, even trees, wherever they may be.

“Developers can call us,” he said. “We’ll even set the plants aside so they can be brought back after development.”

Mr. Swan said each year 150 million tourists visit botanical gardens across the globe. Within Canada, botanical gardens get five million visits per year.

“We have the potential to grow and really tie into a large tourism base.”

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‘Flower Lady’ is a familiar face

By Adrian Bergles Pioneer Staff Since the late 1990s, Sandra Howard has become known around Invermere as the “Flower Lady.”

“But there’s more to the flower lady than meets the eye,” said Sandra, laughing.

Late each May SanSandra Howard dra and her staff of three plant more than 10,000 annual flowers around town.

Throughout the summer until the end of September, the team works seven days a week to maintain their work. Sandra’s services are contracted by the District of Invermere.

“We use annuals,” said Sandra who chooses the flowers.

“We want the big show.”

To achieve the desired effect, Sandra uses many

Victoria Blue Salvia - her favorite flowers - along with petunias, marigolds, Rudbeckia, African daisies and zinnias.

“A lot of thought goes into each plot,” she says.

Sandra calls each corner plot a “palette” and she tries to match them to co-ordinate them with their environment.

“At the AG Foods grocery store, we use a lot of yellows because the building is yellow,” she said.

Sandra also uses hardy plants because they can stand up to the punishment.

“We have bikes, skateboards, and cars run over them,” she said.

The feedback Sandra and her staff get is terrific.

“We don’t get a day without people going ‘Your flowers are so great, how do you do that at home?’” she said.

For the record, Sandra says her secret is applying organic mulch on top of the soil. Her favorite is manure that has been used for growing mushrooms.

Over the years, organic matter improves the quality of the soil, she says. It attracts worms, and the mulch over the topsoil traps in water.

“It’s a very environmentally sound way to conserve the water that’s sprayed on.”

Sandra said many people use her late May planting schedule as indication the time is right to begin working in the garden. Sandra’s magic date is May 24th.

“We plant slightly later than others but you know it’s not going to freeze,” she said.

Sandra, 58, studied horticulture at the Olds College in Alberta in the early 1980s. Originally from Ottawa, she first came to Banff for skiing and then moved to the valley in 1981 because of the lower housing costs at the time.

Since Sandra began working with the district, she has also run a landscape design business. This year, however, she is taking a sabbatical from the business.

Sandra says she will spend more time with her partner Jim Coy and do some fishing. “I’m pursuing my fly-fishing career,” says Sandra, jokingly.

She intends to open up her landscape business again next year.

During her years as the Flower Lady, she has seen Invermere change. She said the number of cars and pedestrians have increased every year. “There’s more, more, more,” she said.

Throughout the summer Sandra and her staff start work every day at 6 a.m.

“We get to see the town wake up,” she says.

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May 5, 2006

Get ready to garden – phosphorus (P) – potassium (K) percentages. For example, a package may Spring is on its way read 10-6-6 - translated, and since gardening is that means the contents the number one hobby in are 10 percent nitrogen, 6 North America, it’s time percent phosphorus and to chitchat about it.

6 percent potassium.

Firstly, we must reNitrogen is a part member that our backs of all living cells and is a Sharon Hamilton haven’t had the regular necessary part of the transgardener’s workout over fer of energy. It is also a part the winter, so it is important to do some of chlorophyll, the green pigment of the stretching before we plunge back into plant that is responsible for photosynthe soil. thesis. Nitrogen also helps plants with Once your exercising is done, you rapid growth, increasing seed and fruit need to get to know your garden again. production and improving the quality Ask yourself what you planted last year, of leaf and forage crops. where it was planted, and what do you Like nitrogen, phosphorus is want in your garden this year? an essential part of the process of One of the keys to a successful gar- photosynthesis. It is involved in the den is to rotate it. Do not plant the same formation of all oils, sugars, starches, thing in the same place again this year. etc. and helps with the transformation Enjoy your garden; plant only of solar energy into chemical energy, what you can care for because garden- proper plant maturation, and withing should never be a chore. Consider standing stress. Phosphorus encourages native plants for your garden. They re- blooming and root growth. quire less maintenance and are less susPotassium is absorbed by plants in ceptible to disease and pests. larger amounts than any other mineral Always buy native plants from a element except nitrogen and, in some nursery and never dig them up from the cases, calcium. It helps in the building wild. Whether you are buying native of protein, photosynthesis, fruit quality plants, perennials or annuals, try to buy and reduction of diseases.

B.C. grown as they are generally better acclimatized than imported ones.

Sharon Hamilton and her partAnother key for a successful garden ner Kelvin Onofriechuk operate Willow is good plant nutrition. Fertilizer pack- Springs Greenhouses, south of Fairmont aging typically indicates nitrogen (N) Hot Springs. Call 345-0121 for info.

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The new 2006 Columbia Valley Building guide is now available.

Published by the Columbia Valley Pioneer, this guide is designed to assist people who are planning to buy or build a new home here.

The guide contains useful articles on topics such as choosing the right builder, using environmentallycorrect products, and the difference between framing types.

This year the guide was printed on glossy paper for a more appealing look and the cover features a gorgeous home constructed by local builder, Pinnacle Homes.

The guide is being distributed in Calgary and throughout the Columbia Valley.

It is also available for viewing at no extra charge on our website: www.columbiavalleypioneer.com.

Or you may pick up a copy at our office on 8th Avenue, down the street from Peppi’s Pizzeria.

Please call us at 341-6299 if you have any comments or suggestions. Happy reading!

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May 5, 2006

Liz runs in the Boston Marathon - again

By Adrian Bergles Pioneer Staff When asked, Liz Vanderkruk will proudly show off her five purple toenails, bruised and ready to detach from her feet.

Liz’s toenails - including the big toe on her right foot - were injured as she competed in her second Boston Marathon last month.

Five nails are half as many as Liz lost in her first Boston Marathon.

“In 2004 I lost all my nails,” said the dedicated runner, married to Eric for 24 years and mother to three children: Larissa, 19, Nathan 17, and Ben, 14.

“It’s not good forThe you,”Blind said a laughing Call Guy! Liz of running 42 kilometres, the 342 standard Interior World (250) 4406 distance of a marathon.

Despite the rigours that running puts on her body, Liz, a nurse who works at the Cranbrook Hospital, loves the sport.

The 48-year-old comes from a family of runners Need Blinds?

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Liz began running the hills and the trails around her home in Invermere. In 2003 she competed in the Loop the Lake event. That fall she decided to do her first marathon, in Kelowna.

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Liz Vanderkruk and her brother Rob Spackman.

“I thought I’d try a marathon, and here I qualified for Boston. It was completely unexpected,” she said.

Liz ran her first marathon in 3 hours, 59 minutes - just below the four-hour threshold for entry into the Boston Marathon.

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Each year the American race attracts over 20,000 runners. About 100,000 spectators line the course.

Liz said her second Boston Marathon was much less nervewracking than the first.

This year Liz went with her husband Eric, who owns and runs Invermere’s A&W; her brother Rob; and his wife Judy. Both Rob and Judy live in Waterloo, Ontario.

Liz and her brother competed in the big race, while their spouses provided support. “I felt like a bigtime runner, being driven around,” said Liz. The weather for this year’s marathon was perfect, said Liz. She said the course is hilly - including a threekilometre section called “Heartbreak Hill” - but training with her dog Ace in our local mountains put her in great shape for the climbs.

“The Bostonians are so friendly,” said Liz. “You tell them you come from B.C. and they just say ‘Wow, you’ve come so far.’”

Liz completed this year’s race in three hours and 54 minutes, and qualified for the 2007 event. Now she has challenged her sister-in-law Judy, also a marathoner, to qualify and run with her.

“If she qualified she’d have a seizure, she’d be so happy,” said Liz. The challenge of long-distance running gets Liz excited. “I get a runner’s high,” she said. “But it always feels good when I stop.”

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P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS VACATION SUITES 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.

OFFICE SPACE Professional office space for rent in Invermere. Large view office with negotiable services. Please call 342-9450 for more info.

CONDO FOR RENT 2 bedroom condo, $695/month plus utilities. Long-term, N/P, N/ S, available immediately. 3425332.

Invermere, central location 2 bedroom condo, N/P, N/S, available immediately. $800/month plus damage deposit. Call 342-9035 or cell, 688-4848 evenings.

SUITES FOR RENT 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.

Stylish, modern 2 bedroom ground level suite, new fridge, stove, W/D, D/W included. Steps to beach and town, ideal for responsible couple.

N/S, N/P, $800/month plus 1/2 Hydro, available June 1st, 341-6020.

Small studio apartment $375/ month, includes utilities and cable.

342-1617 or 342-1555.

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

HOUSE FOR RENT 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 5 appliances, propane fireplace, upper level close to town. Long-term, N/S, N/P,

$1000/month plus 80% utilities, available June 1st. 342-0797.

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

LAND FOR SALE 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.

HOMES FOR SALE #116 4835 Radium Blvd, Radium. End unit, valley and mountain views. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, LR, FR, A/C. Beautifully furnished, everything is there to move right in. By appointment only, 342-6790. Possession June 1st, $284,900.

3 bedroom, 2 bath condo with loft at The Peaks in Radium.

1700 sq ft, gas fireplace. Beautiful SW view of mountains and golf course. Please call 250-3472252 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. Call to view: Sandra Howard 342-6508; Cathy Howard 342-7071.

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2005 Mobile Home, 14x70, very clean. 2 bedrooms, 2 bath, 6 appliances. Juniper Heights Trailer Park, 342-9420.

3 bedroom with new large living room addition, new siding, flooring, and many extras. $39,000 call 403-742-6467.

Newer 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath, all kitchen appliances, washer/dryer, central vacuum, laminate flooring, fenced yard with garden and private deck with good mountain views, Athalmer. $264,000, call 342-7393.

Cozy 3 bedroom home with guest cabin/studio, close to schools and town. This unique half-acre property with outstanding views and privacy is a must see! Development potential, 342-3129.

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Call Dean 347-9678.

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

1996 GMC Jimmy 4x4, 4dr, auto, P/S, P/B, air, new Michelins. $5000 OBO. 342-3734.

1978 Buick Riviera, 64,000 original miles. $5,500 OBO, 342-7393.

1999 Pontiac Sunfire GT, air/tilt/ cruise, CD, power windows/locks, sunroof, 2 sets of tires, 89,900km, black exterior, grey interior, 5 spd, 2 door. $7,900 OBO, 342-3497.

2002 Kia Rio. The economical graduation gift. Worry free transportation, excellent in fuel consumption and reliability. Only 40,000km, new front tires, great sound system, one owner, lady driven.

Asking $10,000 OBO, 3423569.

RV’s & CAMPERS

$10,000,000 in vehicle inventory.

10’ Alaskan camper, $750. View at Valley Alley, 342-6117.

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MOTORHOME, Ford F250, excellent shape, $6500 firm. Call Dean 347-9678.

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GARAGE SALE Thinking of having a garage sale?

Support Windermere Elementary PAC and rent a stall, $10, at their Annual Trunk Sale, May 27 9am12pm. Call Nancy 342-6696.

Moving Sale: 2, 3-pce 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; new invisible dog fence, $800 new, asking $300. 342-7535.

Moving sale: silk plants, rattan, sofa, bedroom, misc. furniture, area rugs, locally made picnic table retails for $1000, asking $400. 342-0223, cell 342-1034.

Friday, May 12, 6pm - dark, Saturday, May 13, 7am - noon, Juniper Heights Trailer Park. Import truck canopy, 10’ aluminum boat, tools.

Saturday, May 6, 1803 Trethewey Rd, Windermere, 8 am variety sale including IBM 20” monitor, computer, metal shed, desk and more.

YARD SALE HENRI’S WOODWORKS YARD SALE MOTHER’S DAY SPECIALS Saturday & Sunday May 6 & 7 9am - 5pm Yard, garden and patio projects.

Variety of 30 different projects.

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May 5, 2006

P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS THANK YOU

OBITUARY

Olga Roesch would like to thank her family and friends for all the cards, flowers and good wishes she received during her recent stay at the hospital. A special thank you to Dr. White and all the nurses for the excellent care.

Wow, He’s Finally Home!

I want to thank all our family and friends for your wonderful get well cards, prayers, financial support and looking after our pets on the weekends.

To Al & Lucy Miller and the crew at Home Hardware for their kind words, understanding and the beautiful flowers.

To the gang at Warwick Interiors, there aren’t enough words to thank you all. To the guys at the wood shop for being there for me. To Dave & Bob for your great support and all the time off you gave me. To Tammy, Cathy & Kelly for the great hugs and encouraging words.

And to Andrew, for making me laugh every day. You are all a truly great bunch of people and I couldn’t imagine spending my days anywhere else.

There really is something to be said about living in a small town.

Thanks again to everyone for everything you have done.

Kathy Broadfoot.

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

Boat trailer for sale, will fit 12’-14’ aluminum fishing boat. $300, call 342-7393.

14’ experienced aluminum fishing boat with accessories, $350 3429044.

Dog House for med-large dog, $75; entertainment centre, $25. Call 342-0436.

With deepest sadness...Husband, Father, Opa, Brother, Uncle & Friend. Edward Hugh Fuller (Ted) suddenly passed away on Monday, April 24, 2006.

Ted was born on February 3, 1934 in Revelstoke, BC. He moved to Invermere as an infant and never left this beautiful valley. Ted worked many jobs including mining, mechanics, garbage man, and 30 years at Home Hardware, to name just a few. Ted enjoyed 7 years of retirement, enjoying family, friends, fishing, camping, and gardening. He also loved volunteering at the Museum. We will miss him but we will let him go.

Survived by ever loving wife Edel of 48 years, daughter Cindy (Arnie) Franson, and son David (Sandi) Fuller, five grandchildren, Cody, Jordyn, Shane, Bailey and Cam, all of Invermere. Brother Joe (Eileen) Fuller, sister-in-law Greta Fuller of Salmon Arm. Numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life memorial service was held on Saturday, April 29 at 2:30 pm at Christ Church Trinity.

Those wishing to remember Ted may do so by donating to the Invermere Museum.

CHEERS CHEERS to the District of Invermere for postponing road construction on Monday, April 24, and enabling us to use the road.CF.

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.

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.

Space Saver Premium TM 4 -wheel electric riding chair. Two 12-volt batteries. Brand new, swivel locking chair, three baskets for shopping. $1,500, call 341-1585.

Matching white fridge and stove pair, solid burners and selfcleaning, $500; matching d/w free. 342-1617.

Heinzman Nordheimer piano and bench, $800; oak antique roll-top desk, $1200; 10’ Tapco port-o-bender metal brake, like new $800. 342-0566.

Good quality used fridge, stove, dishwasher, washer and dryer, $40-50 each. Mates and bunk beds. Call Dorothy at 342-3826.

PETS Golden Retriever puppies ready to go May 5th, $350.00 Call 3476921.

FREE to a good home: 1 St. Bernard, and 1 Pyrenees cross. Need lots of room, serious inquiries only. Call evenings, 342-6376.

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

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

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.

to inquire 345-0045 or 345-0017.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN TRAINING, B.C. Licensed Employment Agency.

Need a job? Need employees? Apply on-line at www.rockymountaintraining.bc.ca Phone 3426011 or 1-888-737-5511. NOW HIRING: labourers, auto tech., investment consultants, careers in tourism, property maintenance, cabinet maker, tile setter, carpenters, cribbers, roofers... & more!

Looking for assistant in pool and spa maintenance, Monday through Thursday. Must have valid DL. Fax resume to Diamond Heating and Spas, 250-342-7103, or mail to Box 117, Windermere, BC, V0B 2L0. Position to start April 24th, 2006.

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

WARBRICK TOWING & SALVAGE 24 hr Towing, free unwanted vehicle pick-up. 342-9514, cell 342-5851.

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

DJ Eavestrough, formerly AJ Siding, is pleased to announce we are once again offering eavestrough and custom bending to Invermere and surrounding area. Contact Debbie 347-7778.

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.

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

Filling all positions in two grocery stores, coffee-shop and convenience store/gas station. From entry level to supervisory positions, available locations are Radium and Fairmont Hot Springs. Please submit resumes to: Fairmont Bigway Foods, attention Ryan or call

We are looking for lumber yard and store staff who are energetic, outgoing, self motivated, fast learners and work well with others. Bring resume to Ace Hardware.

Radium Resort is now accepting applications for Cooks, Dishwashers, Front Desk, Housekeeping, Ground maintenance, Cart attendants and Bell person. Fax resume to 250-347-6298 or drop off at the front desk.

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

Everett Frater Enterprises requires four landscapers. Good wages depending on experience. Work outside with weekends off. Phone 342-6116.

BACK COUNTRY JACK’S is now taking applications for energetic staff in a fast-paced restaurant. Looking for servers, dishwashers, lunch and line cook. Drop resume off between 4 and 6 pm weekdays. Phone 3470097.

Wait, lounge, and cleaning staff wanted, apply to Franz or Vernon, 347-6553, at the Old Salzburg Restaurant.

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.

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P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS CAREERS B. DEHART ENTERPRISES is currently looking for a permanent full-time Pump Truck Operator to start immediiately. Applicant will posess a class 3 licence, 3 years truck driving experience, and must have a good driving abstract. Must be motivated, in good health and have good communication skills. $18/Hr plus you get FREE rent in a 3 bedroom apartment (you do the math) Fax resume and abstract to 347-2274. Only those considered will be contacted.

Employees needed, competitive wages and positions based on experience. Rock Works Landscape is a growing company specializing in boulder retaining walls, dry stack walls, steps and patios.

Duties include rock installation, planting, concrete work, Bobcat, excavator operation, raking, wheelbarrowing, etc... Must be self-motivated, have good problem-solving skills, and own transportation. 342-5676.

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.

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.

Energetic, reliable, conscientious, experienced cleaning staff $11/hr plus benefits. E-mail pbusch@bighornmeadows.ca or fax, 250-347-2311.

Full-time front desk position available at Bighorn Meadows Resort. Please drop resume in person to Tara Ryder.

INVERMERE OWNER OPERATOR

Purolator Courier Ltd. helps businesses run, because as Canada’s largest courier company, Purolator delivers more packages, more places, more often.

The route available services the Invermere area.

Owner Operator candidates must have a white, 1ton cube truck (2000 or newer). Candidates must have excellent customer service skills and no more than three (3) points on a current driver’s abstract.

Guarantee for this route is $201.07/day with the potential of making $275.00, average of 160km/day, contract includes scheduled increases as per Union collective agreement.

If you are interested please fax your resume and driver abstract to: PUROLATOR COURIER LTD. (FAX) 250-765-3660

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

Nanny required days, nights and weekends. Must be reliable!

Please call 688-0056.

SWIM FOR FREE - Poolside Cafe at Radium Hot Springs Pools are looking for part-time and fulltime help. Competitive wages, call Hal or Jeannine at 347-9376, or drop off resume at the Cafe.

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

ing immediately. Optional live-in, 250-345-6365.

Sears is now hiring for a permanent, part-time position, apply in person.

THE PIONEER CLASSIFIED DEADLINE: Tuesdays at noon Phone: 341-6299 Email: upioneer@telus.net

Full-time nanny required, start-

Summer Maintenance Panorama Mountain Village is currently recruiting for; Owner Relations Manager Reservations Supervisors Guest Services Leads Journeyman Electrician Kitchen Manager Cooks Panorama Mountain Village has a number of full time year round opportunities which include amazing staff benefits, from comprehensive medical and pensions plans to reciprocal ski passes for other Intrawest resorts and resorts through British Columbia and Alberta.

To view job descriptions, please visit us at www.panoramaresort.com/jobs or call Nicole Morgan @ 250-341-3063.

District of Invermere EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Clerk I (Administrative Support) Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Clerk I performs a variety of supervised clerical tasks: word-processing, spread sheeting, record keeping, cashiering and photocopying. Acting as the receptionist, the incumbent must have the ability to deal courteously and effectively with the general public. Performance is reviewed for completeness, accuracy and adherence to procedural guidelines.

This position is full-time, 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday) and is within the CUPE Local 2982 bargaining unit Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel would be an asset.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resumes to: Attention: Karen Cote, Director of Finance District of Invermere PO Box 339 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 email: finance@invermere.net Fax: (250) 342-2934 Applications will be received by the District until 4:30 p.m. May 1st, 2006

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.

District of Invermere EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Summer Student - Public Works The District of Invermere is accepting applications for a Summer Student to work as part of our Public Works staff.

To be eligible, you must be a full-time student returning to school in the fall. This position is within the CUPE Local 2982 bargaining unit.

This position is temporary, full-time, 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday).

Duties include semi-skilled and manual labour. To be eligible you must be in good physical condition, and possess a valid Class 5 Drivers License.

Knowledge of small engines would be an asset.

Resumes can be sent to: District of Invermere PO Box 339 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Attention: Brian Nickurak, Director of Municipal Works email: works@invermere.net Fax: (250) 342-2934 Applications will be received by the District until 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 12th, 2006.

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

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

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

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

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CLASSIFIEDS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 6 (ROCKY MOUNTAIN)

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.

School District No. 6 (Rocky Mountain), is now accepting applications for a temporary, full-time (40 hrs/wk), Computer Technician, working Monday to Friday, effective as soon as possible until August 31, 2006. This position will work in all three zones of the Rocky Mountain School District. This is skilled technical work involving the installation and maintenance of various computer hardware and system software including, but not restricted to Apple/MAC, Dos, Windows/95/98/2000 & XP. The employee will work in various facilities as an integral and contributing member of the technical services team. Successful applicant must have: • Completion of the 12th school grade supplemented by course work on computer hardware/software maintenance or equivalent training and/or experience.

• Must have training and/or experience working with computer hardware/software in a networked environment.

• Must be prepared to upgrade skills, as required, to remain viable in an ever-changing technical environment.

• A+ Certification • MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional) • Training and/or certification in one or more of the required Windows operating systems.

• Apple Certified or related experience/training.

• Valid driver’s license for the Province of British Columbia Applications with full supporting documentation, including references to be forwarded by Monday, May 8, 2006 at 4:00 p.m. to: Mr. Paul Carriere Assistant Superintendent School District No.6 (Rocky Mountain) P.O. Box 70 Kimberley, B.C. V1A 2Y5 Phone: (250) 427-2245 Fax: (250) 427-2044 e-mail: hr@sd6.bc.ca

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

We would like to thank all applicants, but only those short-listed will be contacted.

Successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record search.

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:

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

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

All applications will be responded to.

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

Come in and browse our giftware

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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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Invermere by choice. Great websites by design.

• 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!

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Residential and Commercial Lighting

Dan Emms General Manager

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HERE TO SERVE YOU Renovating?

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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 29

May 5, 2006

The Green Zone

By Harold Hazelaar Invermere You know you are a hacker, if: • Your ball retriever is the most often used piece of equipment in your bag.

• There is one hole at your home course on which you can never score below double bogey.

• You and your group have rules for taking Mulligans.

• You have more than the regulation 14 clubs in your bag, including two putters.

• Your playing partners use the term “nice lag” to describe your putts that never reach the hole.

• You need a sand-blaster to remove the dirt from your clubs from taking divots.

• You blame everything and everyone except yourself for a bad shot.

• A huge sigh of relief occurs when you are chosen as the last one to tee off at the first hole.

• You buy cheap golf balls because you know you will end up losing most of them.

• You think changing clubs will improve your game.

• You get excited over a deep ball mark created in the green by your approach shot.

• You leave the flag in on an eight-foot chip shot from the fringe in hopes of having it stop your ball.

• You feel an undue amount of pressure when teeing off with people watching and always end up hitting a bad shot.

• You have more than three logo balls in your bag and none make a matching set.

• You constantly leave yourself further from the hole after a chip shot.

• You have thought to yourself that if you hole out from 140 yards, you can still make bogey.

• Your playing partners applaud when you hit the ball over the water on a water hole first time.

• You 5 putt more than twice in one round.

• Every time you get in “that bunker” you just can’t seem to be able to get out.

• You shot in the 80’s once and have never come within 15 strokes of duplicating that score since.

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May 5, 2006

FAITH

Here we go again!

Dieter Magnus, Senior Pastor, Lake Windermere Alliance Church It is the month of May, 2006 . . . already!

When I was growing up on a farm in Saskatchewan, May meant seeding time . . . long hours necessary if you wanted a harvest in September. It was busy, but it was part of a rhythm that had busy times and easier times.

When seeding was over, there was usually time for a four-day fishing trip to our favourite spot north of Meadow Lake.

For too many of us in this community, May means the start of a busy season that has no break. Everyone we know seems to be running from early in the morning until late at night.

The population of our valley swells, and every store, restaurant, real estate office and construction company doesn’t have enough hours in the day. A friend who does renovations is booking for October!

While this means financial prosperity for some, it means overburdened, overstressed lives for all. That can negatively affect marriages, families, friendships and the general quality of life. The only answer is to take time to rest, and to seek strength that doesn’t always have to come from within us.

There’s an old book that’s been around for centuries. It is called the Bible. Some have written it off. Others have tried to make money off it by finding secret codes in it, or presenting fiction as fact.

Too few recognize that it is God’s Word to us.

That Word includes not only the spiritual matters of life, but the realities of day-to-day living. It is amazing The

Windermere Community Association Would like to express our gratitutude to the following for making our 2006 Easter Egg Hunt a huge success.

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to read words written from 2,000 to 4,000 years ago, and see how they still fit our lives.

A great place to read is the Psalms. Many of them speak about the struggles and frustrations of life. Take a psalm such as: Psalm 1, 8, 15, 23, 53, 91, 100, 121, 143, and 148.

Dig out your Bible (or call the church, and we’ll give you one). Read Psalm 121. Then read what one man wrote as he rested and thought about this Psalm.

Everywhere I look around me, there are peaks too high to climb.

I am dwarfed by difficulties.

I’m o’ershadowed most the time.

How can I ascend these mountains?

Are there ways to tunnel through?

Obstacles are claustrophobic.

Panicking is nothing new.

When I’m prone to think it’s over and there’s nothing to be done, in my heart I hear a whisper telling me to fear no one.

It’s the voice of Him who loves me.

He contends I need not fret.

When He feels I’m in real danger, He will act and not forget.

God is always looking at me.

From His vantage point he sees all the details I am blind to.

That’s why He says, “Trust me, please!”

Though I think I have to worry as if fretting pays the freight, God my maker dwarfs my mountains of those hills I fear and hate.

Truly we can trust God’s Word to help us in these busy days. Check it out!

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Valley Churches LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, May 7th - 10:30 a.m. “Reaching Out - Praying for Others.”

Worship and Life Instruction. Communion will be served. Sunday School for ages 3 to Grade 7 during the morning service.

Senior Pastor Rev. Dieter Magnus • Associate Pastor Rev. Jared Enns 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere • 342-9535 WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY Sunday, April 7th - 8:30 am - All Saint’s - Edgewater 10:30 a.m. - Invermere - Christ Church Trinity. Communion & Sunday School.

Rev. Sandy Ferguson • 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere • 342-6644 VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY Sunday, 10:00 am Children’s church during the message part of the service.

Children 4 - 12 years. • Sunday, 7:00 pm Prayer Meeting Senior Pastor Rev. John Cuyler • www.vcassembly.com Highway 93/95, 1 km north of Windermere • 342-9511 ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Canadian Martyrs Church, Invermere Saturday, 7:00 p.m. Mass • Sunday, 9:00 a.m. Mass St. Joseph’s Church, Hwy 93/95 Radium Sunday, 11:00 a.m. Mass St. Anthony’s Church, Canal Flats Sunday, 4:00 p.m. Mass Father Jose Joaquin • 712 -12th Ave., Invermere • 342-6167 ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERE Regular weekly worship services every Sunday at 1:30 pm at Christ Church Trinity 110 - 7th Ave., Invermere Pastor Rev. Fraser Coltman 1-866-426-7564 RADIUM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Every Sunday 10:00 am Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater • Radium Seniors’ Hall • 342-6633 THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS Sunday, 10:00 am President J.P. Tremblay • Columbia Valley Branch 5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 1-866-349-5772

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Spacious in town living with a cottage feel. This recently renovated home offers bright airy spaces, open plan living, a large work shop which would work wonderfully as a studio, vaulted ceilings and inviting spaces indoors and out, plus your own choice of decks depending on the season and the light.

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