vol4issue14

Your Weekly Source for News and Events

Vol. 4/Issue 14

FREE

The Columbia

Valley

P IONEER

April 6, 2007

TEE TIMES www.eagleranchresort.com

342-0562

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

CITIZENS OF THE YEAR

13 RIVERGEMS

15 GALLERY GAL

Pioneer on the Road

13

Alex McKay of Invermere is eligible to win two free nights at Fantasyland Hotel in Edmonton after sending us this photograph of himself buried in the sand at Venice Beach, California. See Page 16.

We’re better at sharing.

Every year we share more profits with our members than most other financial institutions.

This year is no different because we’re sharing

$3.8 million with you. That’s a 10% dividend! Just another reason why we’re where you belong.

profit sharing

2 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

April 6, 2007

Life Time Warranty on all Blinds Call The Blind Guy!

Interior World

(250) 342 4406

WINDERMERE VALLEY CHILDCARE SOCIETY

VALLEY NEWS

Pre-School Registration Starting April 1st

• 3 year old classes

(must be 3 yrs. by Dec. 31) and

• 4 year old classes Come in and sign up to save a spot for September 2007!

COLUMERE PARK

INVERMERE

CANAL FLATS

Beautiful custom home with upgrades throughout, 4 bdrm, double garage. Private deck, hot tub, blocks from the beach, marina, boat launch and tennis court.

Two bdrms on the second flr.

Both with ensuites. A beautiful open plan on the main floor.

A basement with a separate entrance with a bdrm, rec. room and common area that is beautifully finished.

$629,900

$294,900

Beauty does not describe this magnificent piece of land which spans approximate 8.16 acres. Incredible views in all directions, this very clean acreage allows for many building sites in which to choose from. $479,000 mls#k161243

mls# k161454

mls#161471

INVERMERE

FAIRMONT

WINDERMERE

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL brand new home! Open living spaces, contemporary design and decor, 9 foot ceilings, mountain views, 4 bdrms, 4 baths, fully finished walkout basement.

This retro style cabin has loads of comfort and cozy appeal with 1904 sq ft of total living space. This 3 bdrm home has potential on an oversized .42 acre lot. You even have a glimpse of the Fairmont Mountain range! $399,000 mls#k161094

This very rare lot could be exactly what you are looking for. 180 degrees of spectacular mountain and lake views make this a special piece of property.

$314,900

mls#k161038

PAUL

ERIC

BARRY

341-5300

342-5245

342-5914

BARRY

MARLENE

342-5809

DAVID

342-1524

mls#k161095

BILL

341-5168

RON

DIANA

342-5704

341-5600

Strata Management

$699,000

CLARE

341-5644

341-5269

BRENDA 342-1146

Fairmont Village Mall, Fairmont

Phone: 345-4000 526 B – 13th St. , Invermere

www.rockymtnrealty.com

Phone: 342-6911

Call April at 341-6299 to place your classified.

Colman Chandler

Jenny Wishart

Our Colouring Contest Winners Colman Chandler, age 6, won the Easter basket for boys (he’s really happy, but he can’t smile because his mouth is frozen on one side from a recent visit to the dentist) and Jenny Wishart, age 7, won the Easter basket for girls in our Colouring Contest.

A big thanks to Jayne Magri of It’s A Wrap! who donated the beautiful baskets. Thank you as well to our advertisers: Tasty Fashion Co., Penner’s Footwear &

Clothing, Konig Meat & Sausage Company, A Touch of Dutch, The Book Cellar, Gerry’s Gelati, Invermere One-Hour Photo, Bavin Glassworks, Pieces From The Past, The Source, AG Valley Foods, Gone Hollywood, Dairy Queen, Hair Tricks, Lambert-Kipp Pharmacy, Chopper’s Pet Care & Supplies, Valley Alley Bowling Centre, Bow-Wow Meow, Fairmont Village Gift Shop, and Essentials Department Store.

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 3

April 6, 2007

VALLEY NEWS

Invermere’s Citizens of the Year

With characteristic modesty, Tony and Marilyn Kraayvanger of Invermere did not want a fuss made about their being named the Invermere Rotary Club’s 2006 Citizens of the Year, although they did agree to pose for a photograph.

Here in the valley since 1963, Tony taught high school for many years and Marilyn did some nursing while raising “four beautiful daughters.”

Since their retirement they have been active in a number of organizations, among them the Columbia Valley Food Bank.

Marilyn was also one of the first members of Wildsight, formerly known as the East Kootenay Environmental Society; and more recently she has helped to establish the Valley Go-Go Sisters, a women’s group that raises funds for the Stephen Lewis Foundation.

Among his other pursuits, Tony was president of the Columbia Valley Oldtimers’ Hockey League for ten years.

The Citizen of the Year award is presented annually to someone who has been nominated by their peers for their contribution to this community.

“We appreciate the acknowledgement of the people who nominated us,” Marilyn said.

The Kraayvangers will receive their award a special Rotary Club luncheon on Thursday, April 12th.

Tony and Marilyn Kraayvanger

Too soon to celebrate, say Jumbo supporters

By Brian Geis Pioneer Staff A proponent of the Jumbo Glacier Resort project says it’s too soon to celebrate.

Despite last week’s victory in Victoria, Jumbo Glacier Resort vice-president Grant Costello said he will save the champagne for his first gondola ride.

Last week, the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia approved changes to the Community Services Statute and paved a path forward for the embattled resort proposal to proceed to approval without approval of the regional district.

“The time for celebration,” Mr. Costello said, “will be when the Glacier Dome Gondola whisks its first sightseers to the parapet at ten thousand feet overlooking Lake of the Hanging Glacier. Bill 11 is a milestone

that confirmed the government’s commitment to investors in British Columbia.”

Of the options the new legislation makes available, Mr. Costello said, the proponents of Jumbo Glacier resort would prefer to be designated a resort municipality by cabinet decision.

Jumbo Glacier Resort, as well as the opposition, are waiting for policy guidelines from the provincial government before deciding how to proceed.

The resort master plan is under consideration, but lacking an agreement with the Ktunaxa Nation. Currently in negotiations with the Ktunaxa leadership, the master plan will be submitted for final approval if and when a agreement is reached.

Some of the opponents of Jumbo Glacier Resort have organized a stategy meeting this month to formulate a response to the new legislation.

Both John Bergenske of Wildsight and Bob

Campsall of the Jumbo Creek Conservation Society are calling for a referendum on the matter.

“There’s a lot of panic about the bill,” Mr. Campsall commented, “but, I’ll tell you, we’re no worse off today than we were before Bill 11. It has the potential to be abused, but until they do, we’ll just have to wait and see. What we might be moving toward is a referendum.”

Mr. Bergenske agreed it is a wait-and-see situation.

“The basic strategy right now is to hold the government to their promise that the decision will remain local,” he said. “We have had repeated promises by this government that the decision on Jumbo would remain local.”

Continued on Page 21

4 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

YOUTH SOCCER REGISTRATION Forms being distributed through schools or pick-up at the College of the Rockies or Download forms from www.cvsoccer.ca

REGISTRATION DEADLINE APRIL 16TH

DIRTY BLINDS? Now taking bookings for cleaning and repairs!

VERTICAL, VENETIANS, AND MORE Call now to book

345-2164

Imagine a job that puts YOUR RETIREMENT FIRST. Just because you’re retired, doesn’t mean you can’t keep busy, make new friends or add a little to your nest egg. Why not consider a job at Tim Hortons? Visit your local Tim Hortons today and ask for an application, or go to timhortons.com. And nd out why you’ll love being on the other side of the counter.

Flexible Hours • Health Benets Scholarship Program • Free Uniforms

April 6, 2007

RCMP Report For the week ending March 30th, Columbia Valley RCMP responded to 70 calls for service, with no reported motor vehicle accidents!

• March 24: Police stopped a vehicle on Highway 93/95 for a burnt-out tail light. It was quickly deduced by police that the driver did not appear to be behaving appropriately. The driver admitted to taking three Tylenol 3 within the last few hours, along with a couple of beer. A 24-hour suspension was issued under the Motor Vehicle Act. • March 24: At about 1:30 a.m. it was reported to police of willlful damage to a vehicle parked at a bush party off Foresters Landing Road in Radium Hot Springs. A window was smashed and a tire was punctured.

• March 24: There were four reported attempts to break and enter businesses in Radium. If anyone has any information, please contact Crime Stoppers or the RCMP direct.

• March 24: A gold ring with a diamond was lost in either the industrial park area in Invermere or in Wilmer.

This ring was of great sentimental value to the owner. If anyone finds it, please contact the RCMP at 342-9292.

• March 25: Police stopped an Alberta driver at the Esso in Invermere.

The odor of alcohol was noted and a 24-hour suspension was issued under the Motor Vehicle Act. • March 25: A break-and-enter was reported of a seasonal property located on Government Street in Windermere.

If anyone has any information, please contact Crime Stoppers or the RCMP. • March 26: Police responded to a report of a domestic assault in Edgewater. Alcohol was a factor and a report to Crown Counsel has been forwarded recommending charges. Further details may follow if charges are approved and an Information has been sworn.

• March 27: It was reported that someone has been lighting fires on the drilling equipment situated at Baillie and Grohman Avenue in Canal Flats.

• March 27: There was an attempted break-and-enter to a business on Main Street in Radium Hot Springs. It is believed that this attempt may be related to other attempts in Radium.

• March 27: At about 11:05 p.m. police on a routine check of Copper City came across four people at a table who threw what appeared to be, and

smelled like, a marijuana roach. All four were arrested and searched. A male and female are being charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act for possession of what is believed to be marijuana found in baggies on them.

• March 27: At about 11:45 p.m. members checked two suspicious vehicles parked at Kinsmen Beach. A female driver was found to show severe signs of impairment with no odor of liquor. The female admitted to free-basing cocaine within the last hour, and subsequently her driver’s licence was seized for 24 hours under the Motor Vehicle Act. • March 27: Police were notified of willful damage to property on Borden Street involving spray paint and a small container of oil. The culprit has been identified.

• March 28: It was reported to police that a rock was thrown through the front window of a residence on 14th Avenue in Invermere. If anyone has any information, please contact RCMP. • March 29: Unknown culprits entered a back shed on Woods Road in Canal Flats and all wires were snipped on a dirt bike. Police were unable to uncover a suspect; however, several residents of Canal Flats had lodged complaints in the past about the owner of this motor bike and subsequently have not been forthcoming in providing a possible suspect for the wilful damage.

• March 30: It was reported to police by a concerned father in Germany that his son lost his wallet while skiing at Panorama.

• March 30: At about 8:15 p.m. police stopped a vehicle with one headlight on Highway 93/95. The member noted the odor of liquor from the driver and the roadside demand was made.

The driver blew a “Warn” and a 24-hour suspension from driving was issued under the Motor Vehicle Act. • March 30: At about 11:55 p.m. police observed a female with open liquor near Copper City. The female would not dispose of the bottle when instructed and threw it in the middle of the roadway. She showed gross signs of affected motor skills and it was felt by the member that she would be unable to care for herself. She was arrested for being drunk in a public place and upon release when sober was issued a ticket for being drunk in a public place under the Liquor Act.

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 5

April 6, 2007

Map Book launched in fine style

Eloise and Cam Berry attended on behalf of the Columbia Valley Arts Council.

The 2007 Columbia Valley Map Book launch party was a fun-filled event with plenty of food and champagne.

Advertisers and guests joined together last Friday at Pynelogs Cultural Centre to welcome this year’s Map Book and admire the reproduction of the cover, an art print that is on sale at Artym Gallery to raise money for the new public library and arts centre.

Carol Gordon of Pleiades Spa in Radium was the winner of a bottle of wine with a beautiful art glass stopper made by artist Bonny Houston of Alberta, courtesy of Artym Gallery.

Kent Kebe, manager of the Radium Chamber of Commerce, won a full-page advertisement in The Pioneer, courtesy of The Columbia Valley Pioneer.

After the event, Map Book publish-

er Elinor Florence thanked the following people for making the Map Book such a beautiful product: Sales Representative Adrienne Turner, Writer Sandra Kelly, Photographer Gerry George, Graphic Designer Will McKenzie of Harrison McKay Communications, and Project Manager Sarah Turk.

And because the news never sleeps, The Columbia Valley Pioneer’s staff still had to publish a newspaper every week while the Map Book was in the throes of production. Thanks for the extra effort go to Sales Associates Bob Friesen and Dave Sutherland, Reporter Brian Geis, Graphic Designer Zephyr Rawbon, and Office Manager April Sorensen.

For a copy of the valley’s most popular tourist guide, call us at 341-6299 or watch for it around the community.

Bob Walker of Bella Vista Estates with Map Book writer Sandra Kelly.

Dee Conklin of Palliser Printing with Kent Kebe, Radium Chamber of Commcerce.

Suzanne Artym, left, newest employee of the Artym Gallery and sister-in-law of gallery owner Connie Artym, centre; with long-time gallery employee Deanna Berrington.

Russ Daggett, owner of Travel World; with Map Book sales representative Adrienne Turner, centre; and Pioneer graphic designer Zephyr Rawbon.

6 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

PERSPECTIVE

Should developers pay quadruple fees?

April 6, 2007

Historical Lens Historical Lens

By Elinor Florence Pioneer Publisher This week a public hearing will be held on the subject of Development Cost Charges. That’s the fee that developers pay when they receive permission from the local town council to go ahead and build something.

The fees help cover infrastructure costs for the whole community.

In the past, development cost charges have been tricky since council didn’t want to drive development away from town and into the surrounding areas. And developers were naturally loathe to eat into their profit picture, which at one time was a lot less rosy.

But times have changed. Cries from the public to “make developers pay” have resulted in a review of the current charges and a recommendation to increase the charges from roughly $4,000 per building unit to $16,000 per unit. And there’s even a new charge: to make developers help pay for parks in the town.

It’s a pretty hefty increase and before the bylaw instituting the new charges can be passed, a public hearing will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 17th in council chambers to hear what the public has to say.

On the face of it, the increase makes sense. The town’s infrastructure is aging and must be replaced.

There is no way the owners of some 600 homes are able to pay for a new sewer and water system for the whole town. Already some roads are potholed and falling to pieces; some streets have never been paved.

Permanent residents are unwilling or simply unable to pay higher taxes; part-time residents are wondering why they have to pay so heavily for services they use only some of the time.

If the public doesn’t turn out to the hearing, there’s always the chance it will be stacked by irate developers.

Now is the time to speak up if you support council’s decision. Or if you don’t. This is your chance.

FUN IN THE SNOW - A late snowfall this week allowed local kids to do what they have been doing for decades - tobogganing on the surrounding mountains. Here Kay, Avril and Sandy Dobbie posed for a photograph, sometime in the 1920s. Source: Avril Mintz (neé Dobbie).

Courtesy of the Windermere District Historical Society

Ten reasons to oppose Jumbo Dear Editor: For the information of enlightened readers about the Jumbo controversy, I would like to add some comments to the mix.

1. The Jumbo Resort question has been going on for about 20 years.

2. If the project is so great, why are so many people opposed to it?

3. An independent Feasibility Study completed in 1999 by sno.engineering (Bellevue Washington) concluded that “it appears doubtful that the resort can achieve economic break-even.”

4. It is ridiculous to accept that there would be “year-round skiing” as is suggested in the Jumbo Resort advertisements.

5. The cost of roads and maintenance is staggering - it is likely that local taxpayers would be responsible

for cost and upkeep.

6. The Jumbo Valley is an area of extreme avalanche activity.

7. It is not the business of people who live in Ladysmith, Victoria, California or Arizona to decide what is best for our area.

8. Thousands of people have shown that they oppose this project.

9. It is time for government to remember what the word “Democracy” means.

10. It is time for Mr. Campbell to keep his promise, embrace the “green” agenda that his government has announced and let the decision about Jumbo be made at the local level.

P.S. Free bumper stickers available.

Lorraine Campsall Invermere

The Columbia Valley

P IONEER is independently owned and operated and is published weekly by Abel Creek Publishing Inc. Box 868, #8, 1008 - 8th Avenue, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Phone (250) 341-6299 · Fax (250) 341-6229 Email: upioneer@telus.net · www.columbiavalleypioneer.com The material, written or artistic, may not be reprinted or electronically reproduced in any way without the written consent of the publisher. The opinions and statements in articles, columns and advertising are not necessarily those of the publisher or staff of The Columbia Valley Pioneer. It is agreed by any display advertiser requesting space that the newspaper’s responsibility, if any, for errors or omissions of any kind is limited to the amount paid for by the advertiser for that portion of the space as occupied by the incorrect item and there shall be no liability in any event greater than the amount paid for the advertisement.

Elinor Florence Publisher

Brian Geis Reporter

Dave Sutherland Advertising Sales

Bob Friesen Advertising Sales

Zephyr Rawbon

April Sorensen

Sarah Turk

Graphic Designer

Office Manager

Project Manager

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 7

April 6, 2007

Take responsibility for your own health Dear Editor: Thank you to all our valley residents who so generously purchased the daffodils for the Canadian Cancer Society and helped to make our sale such a success. Because two in five Canadians are expected to be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime we encourage people to understand cancer risks and to take responsibility for their own health and lifestyle.

Seven Steps to Health: 1. Be a non-smoker and avoid second hand smoke.

2. Eat five to 10 servings of vegetables and fruit a day. Choose high-fibre, lower-fat foods. If you drink alcohol, limit your intake to one to two drinks a day.

3. Be physically active on a regular basis - this will also help you maintain a healthy body weight.

4. Protect yourself and your family from the sun.

5. Follow cancer screening guidelines: i.e. mammography, Pap tests and clinical breast exams for women, testicular exams and prostate screening for men, and screening for colon and rectal cancer for both men and women.

6. Visit your doctor or dentist if you notice any change in your normal state of health.

7. Follow health and safety instructions at home and at work when using, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.

During our spring fundraising campaign our canvassers go door to door seeking contributions to aid cancer research, prevention and support services.

Please welcome volunteers in your community wearing an identifying Canadian Cancer Society name tag and the daffodil symbol.

Rosemary Clark, President Canadian Cancer Society

Call to Exhibitors!

Introduce your business to the Columbia Valley at the Kinsmen Club of Windermere Valley

HOME & RECREATION SHOW 2007 May 11th & 12th Invermere, BC

Booths are selling fast, call Norma today to book yours!

Phone 250-427-3294 or email nemcan@telus.net

“The Source” for Rural, Recreational, Resort, Development and Investment Real Estate in B.C.

www.landquest.com

River Frontage in the Rockies

5.6 acre potential development site with river frontage, kayaking, rafting and fly-fishing at your doorstep. Get away from it all and surround yourself with exquisite mountain views, mature trees, crystal clear river and exhilarating clean air less than an hour from skiing at Lake Louise and Kicking Horse Mountain. Grant Costello grantC@landquest.com cell 250-342-1052

Executive Vacation Home on the Links

Entertain friends and family in this beautifully designed home with views over Greywolf Golf Course. Unwind after biking on spectacular trails in the steam room or lounge on the spacious decks on long summer afternoons in the mountains. Walking distance to amenities in Panorama Village. Grant Costello grantC@landquest.com cell 250-342-1052

PRICED TO SELL

Pine Springs Motel and RV Park Located in the West Kootenays – Salmo, BC. Cabins, RV sites, 5300 sq.ft. Private Residence and More, All on approx. 6.5 acres. Centrally located in amongst some of The Best Recreational Properties and Activities in BC. 900 feet of Hwy. Frontage. Excellent Opportunity for “Year Round” Business. 1.95 Million Dollars – Vendor will look at all offers. Wayne A. Leggett 250-367-9128 wayne@ landquest.com

Grand Forks – Equestrian Centre ‘Simply Gorgeous’ would describe this 45 acre package.

Features include 100x160 Clearspan arena w/box stalls, large Round Pen, 110x210 outdoor arena, red barn w/ box stalls, tack & feed room. Mobile home with work shop and a ready to finish 3 level view home. $535,000 Clifford Stone 604-664-7200 clifford@landquest.com

Grant Costello • cell 1-250-342-1052 • tollfree 1-866-558-5263 LandQuest Realty Corporation - Kootenay Rockies • Timber Rock Business Centre www.landquest.com • email: grantc@landquest.com

8 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

April 6, 2007

Life Time Warranty on all Blinds Call The Blind Guy!

Interior World

(250) 342 4406

Windermere plans new fire hall

By Brian Geis Pioneer Staff

Hop into

AG Foods, Fairmont Bigway, Mountainside Market or Pip’s Country Store for a

HOMEMADE EASTER BASKET.

342-3160

FREE

JUMBO WILD BUMPER STICKERS It’s time to show you care

342-3147 • www.jumbowild.com e way Summer’s on th Come an’ p lay!

NEW SPRING ARRIVALS Q Colcci (from Brazil) Q Guess Q Groggy Q Ripcurl

The regional district has given Chief Jim Miller approval to commission designs for a new fire hall in Windermere.

Chief Miller said he hopes to replace the original, two-bay hall built in the early 1980s with a five- or six-bay fire Jim Miller station, something big enough to house all the department’s equipment.

Regional District Area F Director Lillian Rose said the move was the result of a study the board conducted. According to the study, she said, the existing fire house is inadequate to service the area, especially considering how many applications for new dwellings are in the works.

“The current facility is just not adequate enough,”

The Regional District of East Ball fields Kootenay board of directors has apa two-year lease with the Lake under proved Windermere District Lions Club for the continued operation of the ball fields new and facilities located near the crossroads of Highway 93/95 and Athalmer Road, lease beside the Visitor Centre.

LOCAL APPRECIATION NIGHT

Come see our new lines!

Bench Hooch Triple Five Soul

DJ - Q

Check out the Inside Edge Boutique

The edgiest store in town!

HUGE FLOOR MODEL

SALE 50% Friday, April 6

Tables • Chairs • Upholstery • Lighting • Accessories

The valley’s only locally owned, locally operated newspaper

The 20-year lease between the Lions and the Columbia Valley Recreation Society expired last September, and the society did not wish to renew the lease.

However, under separate agreement with the regional district, the Columbia Valley Recreation Society will continue to maintain the fields.

Friday

HUGE SELECTION! Q mens’ boardshirts Q ladies’ swimwear Q fashionable workout wear

THE PIONEER

Director Rose said. “We’ve seen incredible growth in Area F and an increase in approved units.”

A new station, Director Rose explained, would be located on the vacant lot immediately adjacent to the current station. The regional district already owns the land, she noted.

“We’ve outgrown it,” Mr. Miller explained. “I’m keeping a truck at the Fairmont Fire House and we’ve got a Zodiac Jet Boat coming.”

“Before long, we’re going to need a ladder truck for the five-storey buildings.”

Chief Miller said the design will follow the post and beam construction with red brick exterior established by the newer fire halls like the ones at Panorama and Fairmont.

“It will have that ‘Rocky Mountain look,’” he said,” something like Lakeview Meadows.” An architect has not been chosen yet.

Mr. Miller said the hall will be designed to accommodate the current equipment and the next 25 years of growth. “We’re in the real early stages, right now,” Chief Miller explained, early into a project he expects will take him two to three years to complete.

UP TO

starting

ONE WEEK ONLY

from Revelstoke

Spinning all your favourites from Country to Dance

ay Saturd

MINI PIZZA’S

$6.00 Solar Plex “Make your own” $4.75 Rye $7.00 $6.75 Mini Jugs Okanagan Springs

DJ Warfare

“Bud’s is $4.75 Kokanee in bottles where it’s at!”

> >>>

Encore

Page 9

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE COLUMBIA VALLEY

MUSIC • VISUAL ARTS • DINING • BAR SCENE • ENTERTAINMENT • PERFORMANCE ARTS

Art from the Heart

Lindsay Torma of Windermere created this piece of art, one of many works by local children which will open the 2007 season of arts shows at Pynelogs. See Page 12.

AT THE TOBY

PAGE 10 PAGE 10

BIG BAND DANCE

PAGE 12

Out & About Your Weekly Guide to What’s Happening Around the Columbia Valley PAGE 11

Art from the Heart Part 3 · Pynelogs Cultural Centre Columbia Valley Elementary School Art Show, April 10 to 27, 11 - 4 pm

‘Laugh Your Ass Off’ Comedy Festival Presented by Kicking Horse Coffee · Todd Butler – Friday April 13th.

Tickets available Call 342-4423

What does ART Pynelogs Cultural Centre · ‘07 Gallery Season Opening mean to you? Thursday April 19, 5:30 - 9:30 pm Visit columbiavalleyarts.com for our current events calendar, or call 342-4423.

10 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

April 6, 2007

MUSIC • VISUAL ARTS • DINING • BAR SCENE • ENTERTAINMENT • PERFORMANCE ARTS

Movie Review: The Pursuit of Happyness Reviewed by Dave Sutherland The Pursuit of Happyness is an uplifting movie about a man's dogged determination to overcome the stumbling blocks that life has placed in his path.

Stuck in a dead-end sales career, Chris Gardner (Will Smith) struggles to support his wife and young son. In an epiphany of sorts, (Chris is wowed by the sports car of a young stockbroker), he applies for, and is accepted into, an unpaid internship with a brokerage house.

When his wife leaves him, Chris and his son, Christopher, endure life on the streets and in men's shelters, as they struggle to make a better life for themselves.

The Pursuit of Happyness is "in-

ARTIST DIRECT Original Oil Paintings by Gabriel

250-342-9074

THE CHEF IS

IN

Summer Hours Monday - Saturday 12 noon - 2 am Sunday 4 pm - 2 am

Wednesday Pizza Night Thursday Wings & Jugs Friday & Saturday Dance! DJ! Drink Specials (250) 341-3344

Gone

HOLLYWOOD V

I D E O

Reviewed by Sheila Bonny Invermere Public Library A Boy of Good Breeding

by Miriam Toews A Boy of Good Breeding is a comical portrayal of the social and population dynamics in Algren, Manitoba.

Mayor Hosea Funk’s aim is to maintain the population of Algren at exactly 1,500. The Prime Minister, who Hosea believes is his father, has pledged to visit the smallest town in the country on Canada Day, and Hosea is anxious to meet him. If the population drops below 1,500, Algren will no longer be classified as a town; if the population swells, a Nova Scotia town will get the Prime Minister’s visit.

Gone Hollywood’s

Last Week’s Top 5 Rentals

New Releases Apr. 3

New Releases Apr. 10

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

The Good Shepherd Charlotte’s Web Volver Death of a President The King Maker

RATING: 4 OUT OF 5 HEADS

At the Library

TOP FIVE OF THE WEEK The Pursuit of Happyness Blood Diamond Happy Feet Casino Royle Holiday

spired" by a true story, which means that many liberties may have been taken with the story.

Nonetheless, it remains a likable and inspiring movie. Will Smith gives an endearing performance, made all the more so because his movie son is played by his real-life son, Jaden Smith. Thandie Newton, as Smith's wife Linda, does a credible job in an unsympathetic role.

Since the drama of the story is balanced by humour and sentiment, it might be wise to consider keeping a box of Kleenex handy when watching The Pursuit of Happyness.

Black Christmas Bobby Relative Strangers Sleeping Dogs Lie Life of the Party

To monitor the situation, Hosea repeatedly changes the town boundary, haunts the hospital to keep abreast of births and deaths, and keeps a secret record book of additions and deletions to the community’s population.

His mission is complicated as Knute and her daughter, Summer Feeling, come home to look after her ailing father, Knute’s former boyfriend shows up, Bertha Plenty delivers triplets, Mrs. Cherniski has a heart attack and Hosea’s Winnipeg girlfriend presses him to set up joint housekeeping.

Readers of A Boy of Good Breeding will chuckle as they sympathize with Hosea’s dilemma and recognize the eccentric individuals typical of small town Canada.

DVD +VHS + GAME CUBE + XBOX + XBOX 360 + PS2 + GQ PO Box 2800, 503 - 7th Ave., Invermere, V0A 1K0

342-0057

ghdinvermere@hotmail.com

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 11

April 6 , 2007

MUSIC • VISUAL ARTS • DINING • BAR SCENE • ENTERTAINMENT • PERFORMANCE ARTS

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

Toby Theatre • April 4 - 7: Because I Said So • April 11 - 14: Bridge to Terabithia

Program, Akisqnuk Health Center; 2 pm - 4:30 pm Edgewater Legion Hall. Six sessions, to register and for info: 1 (866) 902-3767, or visit www.coag.uvic. ca/cdsmp.

Wednesday, April 11th - Wednesday, May 16th • 9:30 am-noon: Chronic Disease Self-Management Program, Akisqnuk Health Centre; 2 pm - 4:30 pm, Edgewater Legion Hall. For info: 1(866) 902-3767.

Friday, April 13th:

Friday, April 6th • 2 pm: Outdoor Stations of the Cross (The Passion of Jesus), St. Joseph’s Church in Radium. Everyone welcome.

• 7 pm: Laws of Spirit Circle - The Law of Presence.

Based on Dan Millman’s book, this circle, facilitated

by Maria Kliavkoff, explores The Laws of Spirit month-by-month. For more info: 347-2110 or visit www.mkfacilitations.com.

Sunday, April 8th • Noon: Children’s Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by Windermere Community Association, in the field beside the Windermere Hall.

Monday, April 9th: • 7-8:30 pm: Windermere Valley Minor Baseball registration, Alliance Church, for players aged 4 to 15. Registration deadline April 12th. For info: 3425588.

Tuesday, April 10th • Lorne Elliott, Canada’s top comedian, will NOT perform at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere due to illness. Comedian Todd Butler will perform as scheduled on April 13th, and The Peters Brothers Unsupervised! will appear on April 23rd. For info: 342-8392.

Wednesday, April 11th • 7 pm: Silver Strings Annual Concert- Dessert Evening, Christ Church Trinity. $7.00 at the door.

Come and hear our music, eat a delicious dessert, and view our Victoria slideshow!

• 9:30 am - 12 pm: Chronic Disease Self-Management

• 8 pm: College of the Rockies presents Todd Butler, Canada’s Master of Satire, at Mountainside Golf Clubhouse, Fairmont. Tickets are $50/each, available at Dave’s Book Bar, Essentials, Pynelogs, Invermere; Trims & Treasures, Fairmont. Sponsored by Kicking Horse Coffee. Includes barbecue buffet dinner, 7 pm.

For info: 342-8392.

• Third Annual Living Life in the Balance weekend on April 13th and 14th at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, sponsored by the Investor’s Group, College of the Rockies, and Community Futures Development Corporation. The event will include marketing advice, motivational speakers, wellness advice, and time to enjoy the pool and spa. A dinner will be followed by comedian Todd Butler. For info: (250) 489-4356.

Saturday, April 14th: • 8 pm: 24th Annual Big Band Dance, Invermere Community Hall. Tickets $17.50 each at Majestic UBrew, Dave’s Book Bar, any senior band student, or by calling 342-9213, ext. 136.

• 1 pm: The Golden Metis Nation presents the Regular Business and Meeting Workshop, Brisco Hall. Pot Luck Dinner at 5 pm. For more info: Ed Delisle, 1250-344-2049.

Tuesday, April 17th: • 7-9 pm: Open House to review the proposed increase in Development Cost Charges, at District of Invermere Council Chambers. Everyone welcome.

• 7 pm - 9:30 pm: Chronic Disease Self-Management Program, Invermere Hospital Boardroom. Six sessions, to register and for info: 1 (866) 902-3767, or visit www.coag.uvic.ca/cdsmp.

Wednesday, April 18th: • 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm: PAC presents “Talking About Tough Issues: A Workshop for Parents”, with presenter

Gary Dalton of ANKORS, held at DTSS. • 1 pm - 3:30 pm: Chronic Disease Self-Management Program, College of the Rockies. Six sessions, to register and for info: 1 (866) 902-3767, or visit www. coag.uvic.ca/cdsmp.

Thursday, April 19th • 8 am: DTSS Community Breakfast, a fundraiser for the Greenhouse Project, held at DTSS cafeteria. $5/person, hosted by DTSS students. Everyone is welcome! To sign up and for more info: Mrs. Thesen, 342-9213 ext. 110.

• 7 - 10 pm: Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life Kick-off, held at the new Eagle Ranch Clubhouse.

Fun Casino, and Silent Auction. For info: 342-0784.

Friday, April 20th • 8:15 am-4:30 pm: Focused Marketing workshop, presented by Women’s Enterprise Centre, sponsored

by Columbia Valley Pioneer and Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce, Lions Hall. Cost $69 includes lunch and study guide. To pre-register, call 1-800-643-7014, ext. 112.

• 5:30 pm: Wildsight Kimberley/Cranbrook and the Canadian Cancer Society host “Cosmetic Pesticides: An Idea Whose Time Has Gone,” at McKim Middle School, Kimberley. Admission is free, door prizes, booths to browse, and samples of a light organic dinner from “The Mountain Range,” a local company. Guest speakers 7 pm. For more info: 1-250-427-2535.

Monday, April 23rd: • 7:30 pm: The Peters Brothers - Unsupervised! with original songs, comedy sketches, and old-time favourites. Christ Church Trinity, Invermere. Tickets $20 each. Sponsored by Kicking Horse Coffee.

Tickets at Dave’s Book Bar, Essentials, Pynelogs, Trims&Treasures. For info: 342-8392.

Tuesday, April 24th: • 8 am: Forest Fire Suppression Refresher Course, S100, held at Brisco & District Community Hall.

Free, lunch served. For info: 1-250-346-6294.

New Video Releases Tuesday, April 10th • Black Christmas • Bobby • Life of the Party •Relative Strangers • Sleeping Dogs Lie

It’s here…

Elevate your shopping experience in The Clubhouse at Eagle Ranch

12 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

April 6, 2007

MUSIC • VISUAL ARTS • DINING • BAR SCENE • ENTERTAINMENT • PERFORMANCE ARTS

Jami Scheffer keeps Pynelogs running artists affiliated with the council.

She helps out with the Cinefest film series, coordinates all the shows held in the art gallery and even On a weekday arranges the art displays. She scrutinizes every documorning, Jami Scheffer ment and schedules every meeting. And yes, she is dealing with a little meets all the little challenges that come with an old air velocity problem structure that wasn’t built for any of the purposes it at Pynelogs Cultural currently serves.

Centre in Invermere.

“I’ve got my finger in every little pot here,” she The new furnace in the says. Upon reflection she adds: “It’s my dream job.

92-year-old building is I’m very lucky to have it.” working overtime. She No one is more surprised by that than Jami hertells electrican and genself. She came to the job with an educational and eral handyman Norm career background in recreational programming, Gagatek that she doesn’t like the sound it’s making. but no major involvement with the arts. She had “Norm is my MacGyver,” she explains. “He can do worked at Whistler for 15 years, and then at Panabsolutely anything.” orama for two years, when the council started lookThe same can be said for Jami. The first and only ing for a hired gun. paid employee of the Columbia Valley Arts Council, “It’s been a fabulous education,” she says of the she was hired three years ago to manage Pynelogs— past three years. “I’ve learned a great deal about art. the centre of arts and culture in the Columbia Val- One of the things I love best about the job is workley. It’s a big job comprising general administration, ing with the artists. They’re so different, and so inspecial events coordination, marketing, fundraising, teresting.” and liaison with the board of directors and the 120 The concerts and festivals and workshops are also

By Sandra Kelly Special to The Pioneer

great fun, she says. And, while the council doesn’t actively promote Pynelogs as a venue for personal celebrations, word of mouth ensures that there is a wedding almost every weekend there during the summer. “I love working with the clients, the caterers, the whole thing,” says Jami.

Right now, she is busy preparing for this year’s gallery shows. The 2007 season kicks off April 10th with Art from the Heart Part 3, the third annual exhibit of art works by elementary school kids.

Jami says that her working relationship with the board has evolved. “I am the first employee here, so this was new for everyone involved. Over the past three years we have forged a great partnership based on mutual trust and respect. They solicit my opinion. They appreciate what I do. They are an amazing group of people.”

As general manager, Jami supports the board in realizing its vision for Pynelogs. Personally, she would like to see greater community support of the arts council, especially of the artists themselves.

“They should be given every possible opportunity to grow. They’re out there doing what they love, and we all benefit from it in so many ways.”

Big Band Dance 24th Annual DTSS Big Band Dance

Saturday, April 14th

Cocktails at 7:30 pm Dancing at 8:00 pm

Tel. 342-0707 Email: klein@nucleus.com

www.tepapanui.com OPEN EASTER MONDAY 11am - 4pm Quality antique furniture and collectibles from Canada, Europe and Asia.

Architectural items for home & garden.

Hours: Wednesday - Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Sunday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Invermere Industrial Park (just off the road to Panorama)

Invermere Community Hall

Tickets $17.50 Available at Majestic U-Brew, Dave’s Book Bar, any Senior Stage Band Student or call 342-9213 ext. 136

S Y A D N O M N E P O g April 23rd Startin

Perms, Colours, Foils, Saran Coloring, Lash Tinting, Waxing, Ear Piercing, Tanning, Tooth Jewels

FULL SERVICE HAIR SALON FULL RETAIL CENTER

z l g n A ning Studio Hair & Tan

Maria, Dayna & Kandi HOURS Monday - Friday 9:30 am - 5 pm Saturday 9:30 am - 3 pm

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 13

April 6, 2007

MUSIC • VISUAL ARTS • DINING • BAR SCENE • ENTERTAINMENT • PERFORMANCE ARTS

Season opens with Art From the Heart

By Sandra Kelly Special to The Pioneer The 2007 season of art shows at Pynelogs Cultural Centre begins Tuesday, April 10th with Art from the Heart Part 3, the third annual exhibition of art by Columbia Valley elementary school students.

The three-week show will feature 500 works of art from students in grades K-7, at schools stretching from Edgewater to Canal Flats.

“Almost every student in those grades will have something in the show,” said Pynelogs manager Jami Scheffer.

She is coordinating the show in association with Lorraine Holmes, a teacher at Eileen Madson Elementary School in Invermere.

The mix of three-dimensional pieces and wall art will be displayed throughout the main-floor gallery

Pynelogs Cultural Centre in Invermere will host visual art shows throughout the spring and summer. and in the two rooms upstairs.

Some students submitted their favorite individual works to the show while others followed a theme determined by their class.

“Last year we had everything from illustrations in chalk and pastels to paper maché dolls to Egyptian tile

works, to a quilt,” said Jami. “Canadiana was one of the fun themes.”

On Thursday, April 19th the gallery will host a reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for the kids and their families.

From 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., it will be an adults-only affair, with refreshments and entertainment by pianist Joan Manz.

This year, students competed to have one of their works of art serve as the poster for the show. Lindsay Torma of Windermere School had the winning entry.

Jami stresses that the show isn’t just for the kids and their families.

“The show is longer this year so that families can more easily attend, but everyone should attend. People will be blown away by the talent on display. Some of these youngsters are going to be artists when they grow up.”

Todd Butler “Canada’s Master of Satire”. He is guaranteed to entertain you with a stunning combination of musical parody, whimsical whit, outstanding musicianship and outrageous political satire.

April 13 Mountainside Golf Clubhouse, Fairmont. Includes a BBQ buffet dinner (cash bar) at 7:00 pm, with the show beginning at 8:00 pm.

Tickets $50. Call 342-3210.

The Peters Brothers The Peters Brothers, happily known as the Yukon’s younger version of the Smothers Brothers ( plus one), were always known more for their musicianship than their math skills in their hometown of Whitehorse.

Vaudeville, jazz, classical - they are fine entertainers and musicians! Don’t miss this!

April 23 Christ Church Trinity, Invermere 7:30 pm Tickets $20. Students: $10.

Festival package price of $60 available!

Tickets are available at Dave’s Book Bar, Essentials and Pynelogs in Invermere, Trims & Treasures in Fairmont, and Max’s Place and COTR in Cranbrook.

Presented by

Tickets are available at Dave’s Book Bar, Essentials and Pynelogs in Invermere, Trims & Treasures in Fairmont, and Max’s Place and COTR in Cranbrook.

Presented by

14 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

Brendan Donahue Investment Advisor Phone: 342-2112

GIC Rates cashable 90 days 1 yr 2 yrs 3 yrs 4 yrs 5 yrs

as of Apr. 2nd 3.90% 4.15% 4.26% 4.20% 4.20% 4.20% 4.26%

New High Interest Savings Accounts No minimum balances 3.85% No fees Interest calculated daily, paid monthly Redeemable at any time RRSP and RRIF eligible

Investments

GICs, Stocks, Bonds, Preferred Shares, Income Trusts, Mutual Funds, High Interest Savings, RRSPs Rates subject to change without notice.

Subject to availability.

Brendan Donahue, BCOMM, CIM, FMA Investment Advisor, Berkshire Securities Inc. 342-2112 Jason Elford, CFP Investment Advisor, Berkshire Investment Group Inc. 342-5052

The Columbia Valley’s Premiere Wealth Management Firm Planning Estate Planning, Retirement Planning, Retirement Projections, Income Splitting, Registered Educational Savings Plans

Services RSP Loans, Mortgage Referrals, Pension Transfers, Group RRSPs.

Ask us about our free consultations and no fee accounts.

April 6, 2007

YOUR MONEY

Leaving the cottage to the kids It doesn’t have to be this way. Here are some simple suggestions that can help you avoid the same predicament David and Mary find themselves in.

The Columbia Valley is cottage country. Many of the beautiful homes along the shores of Lake Windermere and Columbia Lake, as well as scattered throughout Radium, Invermere and Windermere, are family-owned cottages that will be passed along to the next generation.

Your family cottage is a valuable asset. And not just in a financial sense: it brought you and your family years of enjoyment. Surely, keeping it in the family is an important goal.

In normal circumstances, an appreciating asset is something to be happy about. But when it comes to the family cottage, things are rarely so simple.

In fact, a substantial appreciation in the family cottage can create a “cottage crisis” within your family.

Here’s why.

• Gifting: While gifting will not eliminate capital gains taxes, it can control them. By choosing to give the family cottage to your children before you pass away, the property is deemed to be disposed at market value, thereby triggering taxes. However, future capital gains will be the responsibility of the new owner. This can be an effective strategy if such a transfer is made early enough, and if family conflict is not an issue.

• Life insurance: Universal life insurance can be an effective way to help heirs with a tax bill. This combines permanent life insurance and an investment account, allowing for a build-up in policy value. Funds from a universal life policy are paid to beneficiaries tax-free, and are usually transferred to heirs more quickly than standard estate distributions. These funds can then be used to pay the capital gains tax on the family cottage with ease.

• A typical scenario: David and Mary purchased a vacation property 25 years ago. Although their children are grown, the kids still frequent the cottage, now with their own children. Over the years, the cottage has appreciated dramatically—it’s now worth $300,000 more than its original purchase price.

While capital gains taxes have declined in recent years, the tax bill on this family cottage is expected to be substantial. If nothing is done to rectify the situation, a full $150,000 would have to be included as taxable when the cottage passes to the children. At a tax rate of 41 percent, the total bill will be $61,500. If the children don’t have the resources to cover the tax, they may be forced to sell the property.

Selling the family cottage can cause great heartache not to mention family conflicts. What if some the kids want to keep the cottage and some don’t?

What if some of the kids live far away and don’t get to use the cottage that often?

• Principal residence: If you find that the capital gains owing on your cottage will be higher than capital gains on your home in the city, it might make sense to designate the vacation property as your principal residence. This way, any increases on the cottage will not be taxed, thanks to the principal residence exemption. Keep in mind, however, that taxes will then accrue on your home in the city.

As you can see, there are many ways to save taxes and keep a vacation property in the family. A discussion with your financial advisor or accountant can help get you started.

Market Action S&P/TSX Composite Index Dow Jones Industrial Average Nikkei Oil (New York) Gold (New York) Canadian Dollar (in US dollars)

As of April 2nd, 2007

13,265 12,382 17,028 $65.94 $671.50 $0.8654

Weekly Gain/(Loss)

-36.20 -86.70 -492.59 +$3.03 +$7.60 +0.0021

YTD

2.77% -0.06% -1.68% 8.05% 4.92% 3.42%

Most people review their Investment portfolio regularly!

When was the last time you reviewed your Life Insurance Portfolio?

In our ever changing world it is important that your insurance is reviewed constantly to ensure that it is the best and most appropriate coverage available.

As one of the valley’s only truly independent Life Insurance brokers, I have access to most of the major carriers and can help you to ensure that you have the best products to suit your needs.

For a complimentary review and to see if we can lower your cost or improve the quality of your existing coverage call me at 342-5052 or just stop in to the Berkshire office and ask to see Jason.

Jason Elford has been a wealth management specialist in Calgary for more than 9 years. Now a full time resident of Invermere, Jason recently joined the Berkshire office with Brendan Donahue and Bruce McLaughlin.

Jason Elford Certified Financial Planner Insurance Advisor 712 - 10th Street, Invermere

Phone: 342-5052

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 15

April 6, 2007

Rivergems not an ordinary jewelry store

By Sandra Kelly Special to The Pioneer The moment you step inside Rivergems Jewelry and Fossil Gallery in downtown Invermere, you realize this is no ordinary jewelry store.

Intermingled with the beautiful sterling silver and ammolite jewelry on display is a dazzling assortment of unrefined gemstone clusters—natural works of art you immediately picture in your home.

There are fossils, too, most notably the framed skeleton of a 150,000-year-old bulldog fish named Oscar. The display cases in the gallery are of museumstyle design and quality—not the standard jewelry store models at all.

And then there is the bear. That is to say, the skeleton of a 15,000-year-old Russian cave bear known to paleontologists as Ursus Spelaeus of the Pliocene Era. Rivergems founder Carole Georgeson purchased the rare specimen through contacts she made at an international trade show last year. “I was able to negotiate a very good price for him,” she says, adding that Ursus is now for sale at Rivergems.

The bear doesn’t have a pet name, but that’s about to change. “We’re going to hold a contest to name him.

We’re not sure how, but we have some good ideas.”

Carole first opened Rivergems in Steveston, B.C. seven years ago to serve as a showcase for the rocks and gems and fossils that were her cherished hobby. Today she is well versed in the topic. She belongs to several rock clubs and attends trade shows held around the world. “This has been a learn-as-I-go thing for me,” she says. “I’m knowledgeable enough now to accurately appraise the value of gemstones.”

After a successful run in Steveston, Carole moved Rivergems to Invermere last December and brought her sister-in-law Jacqueline Moller on-board as a business partner. Says Jacqueline, “We absolutely love doing this.” Carole adds, “We’re business people with a passion. We’re a couple of crackers.”

The family of Carole’s husband Colin lives in Invermere, and the move from Steveston was a family decision, says Carole. Rivergems also needed a new home. “When I heard that this retail space was available, I jumped on it,” she says. “The location is perfect.”

Rivergems occupies the main floor of the heritage building at 613 – 12th Street, directly across from Gerry’s Gelati.

The space is about 30 percent larger than the Steveston gallery, and more browser-friendly, says Carole.

There’s even a children’s corner.

“This is a family-friendly gallery. Kids love minerals and fossils, and we’ve arranged our displays to ensure a great shopping experience for all our customers.”

Jacqueline comments that the historical character of the building is a perfect fit with Rivergems.

Carole decided at the very beginning to carry only high-quality items, especially jewelry. The sterling silver pieces contain no nickel, for example. And she’s a huge fan of ammolite, the natural gemstone found on the eastern slopes of the Canadian Rockies.

The goldsmith she works with has 25 years experience and takes only selected clients. Rivergems does custom work and repairs.

“Our ultimate goal is to be a world-class gallery and natural history exhibit,” says Carole. “We’re very proud of what we do here.”

Take a step towards making cancer history Come harness the power and beat the odds at the Columbia Valley Relay for Life Kick off.

April 19th, 7 - 10 pm at the New Eagle Ranch Clubhouse Fun Casino with the Kinsmen Club of Invermere Silent Auction featuring golf packages from local golf clubs This June 9th/10th please join us for 12 hours of fun, friendship, and fundraising. Come register your team at the Relay for Life Kick-off Party. For more information call 250-342-0784 or register online at www.cancer.ca

N E W S PA P E R

Owners Jacqueline Moller, left, and Carole Georgeson, right, with their bear skeleton.

16 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

April 6, 2007

Pioneer in Japan

Need Blinds? Best Quality Call The Blind Guy!

Interior World

(250) 342 4406

No more searching for the lowest mortgage rates…

The Kohorst family of Invermere travelled to Kagoshima, Japan recently to visit their friend Toshihiro Kojo, who lived with them here from 1994-1995 while he was taking his pilot’s licence. From left: Jerry, Helen, Holly and Emily Kohorst.

If you are a valley resident travelling outside Western Canada, send us a photo of yourself with The Pioneer and be eligible to win two free nights at the Fantasyland Hotel in Edmonton, courtesy of Travel World in Invermere.

Great rates, products and service www.meridianmortgagesolutions.com

Bill Rainbow Mortgage Broker (250) 342-3453

Windermere Valley Minor Baseball

Let’s Play Ball !!

Leagues available for children/youth ages 4-18 T-ball 4 – 5 years old (co-ed) Cal Ripken Rookies 6 – 8 years old (Coach Pitch)(co-ed) Cal Ripken Majors 9 – 12 years old (guys) Jr. Girls Softball 9 – 12 years old (girls) Sr. Girls Softball 13 – 19 years old (girls)

Pioneer in Chile

NEW THIS YEAR Girls rep teams by tryouts once season starts Babe Ruth Baseball 13 – 15 years old (guys)

Denise Tegart of Brisco, right, stands with Melva Barrault and a copy of The Pioneer in the city of Valdivia, Chile at the Kunstman Pub. Denise was visiting her daughter Jessica Tegart, who is a Rotary exchange student in Chile this year.

Registration Day – Monday, April 9th – 7 – 8:30 PM At Alliance Church Or by mail: Box 226, Invermere BC,V0A 1K0 Registration Deadline is April 12th - Late fee after April 12th Forms distributed through SCHOOLS and available from D. R. Sports and The Inside Edge Sports Store Also via email: send an email requesting a form to crossre@cyberlink.bc.ca Registration forms printed by Palliser Printing If you would like to be a part of minor baseball ie. Coaching, Managing, Umping, etc.

Contact Jared Enns - 342-5588

Open House April 7th & 8th 12 pm until 2 pm Hosted by Ken Becker Fairmont office

Phone: 345-0333 Cell: 342-1161

4710 Mercury Street, Windermere

Watch for The Pioneer’s weekly HOMES section, starting May 18!

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 17

April 6, 2007

PIONEER ON THE ROAD Pioneer in Vanderhoof These valley boys travelled all the way to the PeeWee Boys’ Hockey Provincials in Vanderhoof, B.C. recently. The team came in third and had a great time.

Here is a team photo with them holding The Pioneer.

Good work, boys!

Live well with

PHARMASAVE LOTS OF

CHOCOLATE!

175 g Easter Bunnies ¢

Only 69

Select Revlon Cosmetics

20% off

Until Saturday, April 7th

342-8877

®

Your last chance at affordable living in Invermere!

Priced from only $145,000 to $165,000 for a limited time.

Finally, a place you can call home–or your home-away-fromhome–in the heart of the beautiful Columbia Valley! Phase One of Cedarwood Glen Estates is now selling. Eighteen twobedroom condominiums are now offered for sale, from only $145,000 to $165,000.

Arrange a viewing or request more information by calling (250) 341-1182, or emailing sales@cedarwoodglen.com.

Act quickly - these units are selling fast!

When you’re home, you know it. cedarwoodglen.com

THE PIONEER Double the circulation, double the advertising power of any other local newspaper!

18 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

April 6, 2007

Sign up now for BasinLink COLUMBIA BASIN TRUST’S EMAIL NEWSLETTER

Are you interested in receiving details on the work the Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) is doing in communities around the Basin? Sign-up now to receive CBT’s bi-monthly email newsletter, BasinLink, which provides information on: • • • • • • •

Highlights from Board of Director meetings Recently funding community projects Upcoming events and deadlines Announcements Media releases Project and program highlights Articles from guest writers

To sign up visit CBT’s website at www.cbt.org or call 1-800-505-8998 to have the newsletter mailed to you.

1.800.505.8998

info@cbt.org

www.cbt.org

I

OF S! SE OW A H AD L P ME A FIN VIEW KE A L

LAKEVIEW PROPERTY - After several years in the planning process, Pointe of View Developments is now charging ahead with the construction of a new condominium development in Athalmer, overlooking James Chabot Provincial Park and the public beach. The condos are selling fast, according to local representative Doug McIntosh.

Photo by Brian Geis

N

V

E

R

M

E

R

E

•

B

R

I

T

I

S

H

C

O

L

U

M

B

I

A

Discover the best of

Lake Windermere

living!

EXPERIENCE

T H E H I G H E S T L EV E L S O F A RC H I T E C T U R A L D E S I G N

A N D A M E N I T I E S I N A N E X T R A O R D I N A RY N AT U R A L S E T T I N G

Indulge in the finest luxury living and lifestyle in the Columbia Valley’s premiere residential

2 & 3 Bedroom Luxury Units • Finest Craftsmanship and Materials Heated Underground Parking • 30 Acres of Park Space Recreation Centre with Indoor Pool Unparalleled Location on Lake Windermere • Private Beach Located beside Copper Point Golf Course

development, CopperSide at Lakeview Meadows. 26 exclusive units are now available for your consideration. Distinctive and masterfully designed, CopperSide is destined to set a new benchmark for interior and exterior architecture/design.

C

While the lifestyle choices are unlimited, this opportunity isn’t. Call today and discover this amazing residence in the last phase of Lakeview Meadows.

O P P E R

L U X U R Y

M O U N T A I N

L A K E V I E W

Sales (250) 342-2536 or 1-866-342-2536

S

I D E

L A K E V I E W

relax@lakeviewmeadows.net

R E S I D E N C E S

M E A D O W S

www.lakeviewmeadows.net

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 19

April 6, 2007

Spirits Reach uses smart power Submitted by Spirits Reach Spirits Reach is the East Kootenay’s ďŹ rst new development to achieve Power Smart Gold standards.

Spirits Reach is a 63-residence real estate development located on Columbia Lake built by Columere Park Developments and Enviro Custom Homes Inc. This comprehensively planned community sets a new benchmark for innovative, environmentally responsible development. The community has been planned with respectful deference to the natural beauty that’s always existed here. “To help bring this master plan to life, we’ve partnered with Enviro Custom Homes, a builder that emphasises healthy living and specialises in environmentally advanced homes on the leading edge of energy eďŹƒciency and renewable energy technology,â€? said Dave Rae of Columere Park Developments As well the partners participated in BC Hydro’s Power Smart New Home program as a way to incorporate energy-eďŹƒcient building design and features into the project from the start.

The Power Smart New Home designations are based on the EnerGuide for New Homes rating system developed by Natural Resources Canada to help Canadians improve the energy eďŹƒciency of their homes.

EnerGuide for New Homes rates a home’s energy ef-

ďŹ ciency level on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 is a home with major air leakage, no insulation and extremely high energy consumption, and 100 is a house that is airtight, well insulated, suďŹƒciently ventilated and requires no purchased energy. “We believe in providing good long-term value to our customers, and incorporating energy eďŹƒciency into our homes through the Power Smart New Home program is an important way to do that,â€? said Dave Rae of Columere Park Developments. The development emulates energy eďŹƒciency, maintaining the natural landscape and building a “healthy homeâ€? that provides superior inside air quality. “Home buyers today are looking for homes with better energy and environmental sustainability. Power Smart new homes deliver that performance,â€? added John Groothius of Enviro Custom Homes Inc.. “We congratulate Spirits Reach for their commitment to their customers and to energy eďŹƒciency,â€? said Lisa Coltart, Director of Power Smart. “The EnerGuide ratings of these homes are among the highest to participate in the Power Smart New Home Program.

Incorporating energy eďŹƒciency at the design stage is the most cost-eective way to ensure long-term beneďŹ ts for homeowners and the environment.â€?

For more information on Spirits Reach, call (877) 349-7575 or visit www.spiritsreach.com.

WATER CO. LTD. • Drinking Water Systems • Water Softeners • Whole House or Specialised Filtration Call (250) 342-5089 385 Laurier Street Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

Your Local INVERMERE 1022B-7th Ave.

COLUMBIA VALLEY REAL ESTATE

Professionals

Independently Owned and Operated Paul Glassford Representative

(250) 341-1395 pglassford@telus.net

Invermere Office – 526B – 13th Street Fairmont Office – #4, Fairmont Village Mall

INVERMERE

Phone (250) 345-4000

1022B-7th Ave.

Independently Owned and Operated

Ed English

Jan Klimek

Bernie Raven Representative

(250) 342-7415

braven@cyberlink.bc.ca

Daniel Zurgilgen *Ó‚ T U̙Ⱥ &YQČŞŇ…JČŞODČş Ofďƒžce: (250) 342-6505 Fax: (250) 342-9611

Ofďƒžce: (250) 342-6505 Fax: (250) 342-9611

(250) 342-1195 janklimek@telus.net

PAUL ROGGEMAN 341-5300

Dedicated to all your real estate needs.

(250) 342-6505 INVERMERE

Representative

(250) 342-1612 landman@telus.net

Main Street, Invermere

(250) 342-1194 edenglish@telus.net

Fax (250) 345-4001 www.rockymtnrealty.com paul@rockymtnrealty.com

www.ReMaxInvermere.com

Independently Owned and Operated

w w w. e d a n d j a n s l i s t i n g s. c o m

Mountain Creek Properties Ltd. Strata, Rental & Commercial Property Management; Real Estate Sales & Leasing

Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 OďŹƒce (250) 342-6911

Call or

XXX SBZGFSHVTPOSFBMUZ DB

We Sell Real Estate

3BEJVN t *OWFSNFSF t 1BOPSBNB t 8JOEFSNFSF t 'BJSNPOU 10 #09 */7&3.&3& #$ 7 " ,

RON MACIBORSKI 342-5704

Fairmont, BC (250) 345-4000 ronmac@rockymtnrealty.com www.rockymtnrealty.com

For professional management of your strata corporation or rental property, overseen by a CertiÀed Property Manager (CPMŽ), CertiÀed Professional Residential Property Manager (CPRPM) and Power Engineer, with the accounting done by a CertiÀed General Accountant, please contact Bill Weissig by phone at 341-4178, or by email at bweissig@mountaincreek.ca.

Our property managers are licensed under the Real Estate Services Act of B.C. For more information regarding their extensive qualiÀcations and experience please go our web site at http://www.mountaincreek.ca.

20 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

April 6, 2007

Panorama to create national training centre Panorama Mountain Village in British Columbia will partner with Alpine Canada Alpin to create a new national training centre for Canadian ski racers.

The resort has committed exclusive space and a dedicated training run at the resort, complete with permanent safety facilities on a season-long basis.

“Panorama is very pleased to have been chosen as the site for the ACA National Training Centre,” said Mark Woodburn, Vice-President and General Manager of Panorama Mountain Village.

“For some time we have been providing exceptional pre-season training to Canada’s national team athletes as well as those from many other countries.

Now and for many years to come Panorama looks

forward to working with Alpine Canada Alpin to offer world-class training throughout the season to this country’s best young skiers,” he said.

The initiative will also make the staging of competitions at all levels much easier.

“The National Training Centre at Panorama provides Canadian athletes with a training run for every discipline that has safety in place,” said Ken Read, Chief Executive Officer at Alpine Canada Alpin.

“It represents another major step forward to make Canadian ski racing stronger at every level and in every region of the country.”

Starting this fall, Panorama will dedicate the “Old Timer” and “Hay Fever” runs for ski racing

and training opportunities with priority given to the Canadian Alpine and Para-Alpine Ski Teams as well as ski racing clubs from across Canada.

Located near Camp Green on Farnham Glacier, the new summer on-snow training centre for alpine athletes, the resort will also provide quality early season training for Canada’s World Cup teams.

“This initiative supports our athletes at every level – from the Devonian Properties Rising Stars projects, pre-season and in-season training and competition ranging from Northwest Mutual Fund Coupe Nor-Am Cups to K1 and K2 races and Nancy Greene league events,” continued Mr. Read. “Its importance will endure long after 2010.”

For more, visit: www.panoramaresort.com.

HOP ON OVER TO Winderberry Nursery D

West Coast Garden Seeds E (over 50 varieties, no GMO’s

Walla Walla Onion Sets E D Garlic Sets D Seed Potatoes E D

OPEN EVERYDAY

PHONE: 342-3236

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 21

April 6, 2007

Bill 11 changes Jumbo playing field

By Brian Geis Pioneer Staff Bill 11, Amendments to the Community Services Act, received Royal assent last week - creating an entirely new playing field for the players in the Jumbo debate.

Despite exhaustive attempts by Columbia-Revelstoke MLA Norm Macdonald and others to defeat, delay, define and amend the rules on the floor of the legislature, Bill 11 passed without any changes.

The new legislation gives the provincial government the power to create resort municipalities, potentially relieving the regional district of approval authority for the $450-million resort proposed for the Jumbo Valley.

Throughout four days of debate over sections 14, 15, and 16 of the bill, Mr. Macdonald made repeated attempts to get Minister of Community Services Ida Chong to admit that the bill amounted to an end-run around the local process of approval by local residents.

Minister Chong maintained that the new rules were designed to allow communities to share in hotel room taxes, not to fast-track approval of Jumbo Glacier Resort.

The legislation provides an opportunity for 13 B.C. communities, including Invermere and Radium, to share in the millions of hotel room tax dollars by allowing themselves to be designated “resort municipalities” or designated “resort areas.”

Norm Macdonald voted against a section of a bill this week that would bring almost $3.1million in benefits to

Kootenay communities over the next five years, Minister Chong said.

“This section of the bill is necessary for Invermere, Fernie and Golden to fully benefit from Hotel Room Tax Revenue sharing,” said Ms. Chong. “This section means an estimated $3.1 million in revenue-sharing over five years for the communities of Fernie, Invermere and Golden. By voting against it, Norm Macdonald voted against returning those dollars to the people he is supposed to represent.”

Minister Chong estimated the benefits to Kootenay communities from application of resort region provisions over five years: • Invermere: $560,000 • Fernie: $1,875,000 • Golden: $750,000 “Macdonald and the NDP have decided to put their completely false conspiracy theory ahead of supporting legislation that mayors of communities in their ridings have been asking for,” said Ms. Chong.

“This section has nothing to do with the proposed Jumbo resort and has everything to do with ensuring resort municipalities have the resources they need to grow and prosper. It’s disappointing that MLA Macdonald has refused to see the facts, has refused to recognize the costs that local taxpayers will have to pay for enhanced infrastructure, and has refused to support

Jumbo reaction Continued from Page 3 Both Campsall and Bergenske said they would step aside and begin the challenge of creating post-Jumbo unity if a public referendum resulted in majority support for the resort.

“If the local people say they want it, then, heck, I’ll step aside,” Mr. Campsall said.

“A referendum is probably the way to go,” Mr. Bergenske said, “and we can either take our wins or take our bruises and move on. I don’t think either side likes the back and forth. I’d like to see the whole community brought together (by the results of a referendum).”

If Jumbo Glacier result is approved on the provincial level by secret cabinet decision, he said, it will only create more of the rancor that the issue has already generated.

an initiative that will be good for his constituents.”

According to a report in the Alberni-Clayoquot Westcoaster, Whistler has become the first of the eligible communities to sign a revenue-sharing agreement with the provincial government.

It is estimated that the Municipality Revenue Sharing Program will generate $35 million in revenue for Whistler.

Mr. Macdonald and others in the opposition applauded the bill as a whole, but took offense to the sections which take approval authority away from the Regional District of East Kootenay and give it to the cabinet.

At least some of the directors of the regional district agree. A proposal by Area F Director Lillian Rose to send a letter of protest to the provincial government was narrowly defeated last week in an 8-7 vote. Directors Rose, Invermere Mayor Mark Shmigelsky and Canal Flats Councillor Ute Juras voted in favor of sending the letter, while Directors Greg Deck and Klara Trescher voted against.

Some of those voting against a formal protest seemed resigned to the idea that approval of Jumbo Glacier Resort is a “done deal,” Director Rose commented.

Every move is a good move.

Making small, simple changes in your

ActNow BC to help families be more

lifestyle can improve your children’s

active. ActNow BC is a provincial

health. It’s easier than you think.

government program to encourage

Help your family get active and start

British Columbians to live healthier

making healthy lifestyle choices.

lives through increased physical

New resources are available through

activity and improved nutrition.

For tips on how to get your kids active, visit www.gov.bc.ca

22 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

April 6, 2007

It’s a SHORT DRIVE to…

BIG SAVINGS

FEATURE OF THE WEEK

2003 Dodge 3500 Laramie LWB

offered at

36,956

$

Quad Cab Diesel • 4x4 • SWB Stk #11431

• diesel • leather • auto • loaded • levelling kit • new 315 tires • very nice

AT CHALET GM THERE IS A HUGE SELECTION OF USED VEHICLES – ALWAYS

UNDER $10,000

$10,001 – $20,000

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM STK#7560 Now $6,995 2001 PONTIAC SUNFIRE STK#11479 Now $7,595 1995 DODGE AVENGER STK#11423, Coupe Now $9,995 2002 CHEV MALIBU STK#7269 Now $9,995 2004 CAVALIER COUPE D OL Now $9,900 STK#7951 S 2003 SUNFIRE SEDAN STK#6960 Now $7,500 2002 CAVALIER SEDAN STK#6508 Now $8,500 2002 CAVALIER SEDAN STK#5949 Now $7,900 1999 TAURUSLWAGON D O Now $5,995 STK#11184S 1997 GRAND MARQUIS STK#9508 Now $6,800 1996 NEON SEDAN STK#10500 Now $3,500 1995 DODGE AVENGER ES STK#11423, low kms Now $9,995 1994 FORD ESCORT LD STK#11324,S 2 dr.O Now $2,800 2000 DODGE CARAVAN OLD STK#11174S Now $8,500 2000 FORD WINDSTAR GL STK#7427 Now $6,500 1996 MAZDA MPV AWD STK#11066 Now $7,500 1999 FORD EXPLORER XLT STK#11109 Now $7,995 1993 CHEV EXT. CAB 4X4 STK#11081 Now $4,500

2002 BUICK RENDEZVOUS STK#6941, AWD Now $16,885 1998 CHEV SILVERADO 4X4 STK#11484, Ext. Cab Now $12,995 2000 GMC EXT. CAB 4X2 STK#11473 Now $11,992 2004 CHEV VENTURE LS STK#8060, Ext. Van Now $16,897 2007 DODGE CALIVER SXT STK#11496 Now $19,898 2007 PONTIAC G6 SEDAN STK#11465 Now $19,988 2006 BUICK ALLURE CX STK#11320 Now $19,696 2006 CHEV HHR D OLNow STK#10694S $19,995 2005 CHEV MALIBU LS STK#10573 Now $15,999 2006 PONTIAC PURSUIT STK#11412, Sedan Now $14,998 2005 BUICK CENTURY STK#10409 Now $15,995 2005 CHEV MALIBU LS STK#10573 Now $14,999 2005 KIA RIO STK#10967 Now $10,995 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM STK#10216 Now $14,995 2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE STK#10403, sedan Now $12,900 2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE STK#9993, coupe Now $12,900 2005 TOYOTA ECHO STK#11375 Now $14,500 2004 CHEV IMPALA STK#9199 Now $13,500 2004 MAZDA 6 GT SEDAN STK#10807 Now $16,950

2004 FORD FOCUS ZX5 STK#11380 Now $12,935 2003 CHEV MALIBU SEDAN STK#8307 Now $10,995 2003 PONTIAC GRAND AM STK#9995, sedan Now $11,500 2003 TOYOTA ECHO STK#11034 Now $12,995 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT STK#10927 Now $13,995 2002 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX STK#7257 Now $10,993 2001 CHEV IMPALA SEDAN STK#5076 Now $10,900 1998 PONTIAC SUNFIRE GT STK#10900, converrtible Now $10,995 2004 FORD RANGER/C 4X4 STK#10755 Now $19,995 2001 CHEV S10 E/C 4X2 STK#4771 Now $13,995 2005 JEEP TJ DUAL DTOPS OLNow STK#11349S $17,995 1998 GMC SLELE/C 4X4 D O Now $12,995 STK#3500 S 2001 DODGE 3/4 R/C 4X4 STK#11366 Now $16,847

$20,001 – $30,000 2005 CHEV CARGO VAN STK#11402 Now $25,895 2007 CHEV CARGO VAN STK#11487 Now $29,395 2005 CHEV 1500 CREWCAB STK#11455, 4x4 Now $29,995 2003 CHEV 1500 HD 4X4 LT STK#7217, Crewcab Now $26,995 2004 CHEV AVALANCHE LT STK#8641 Now $29,995 2007 BUICK ALLURE CX STK#11489 Now $22,933

For more information contact: Peter Kleindienst, Dan McConnell, Daniel Powell or Rick Prasad.

We would be pleased to help.

2006 CHEV IMPALA D LTZ L O S STK#11157 Now $23,995 2006 CHEV IMPALA D LT OLNow STK#11158 S $21,995 2006 CHEV IMPALA LT STK#11308 Now $22,495 2006 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX LD STK#11308 SO Now $25,995 2005 FORD MUSTANG GT STK#10578, Convertible Now $29,995 2006 PONTIAC MONTANA

2003 GMC SWB CREWCAB STK#9536, Diesel, 4x4 Now $28,900 2004 DODGE/ Q/C HEMI STK#9971 Now $27,500 2004 GMC SLE EXT CAB STK#8296, 4x4 Now $25,985 2006 BUICK TERAZZA AWD STK#11020 Now $27,888 2006 JEEP LIBERTY LIMITED STK#11499 Now $29,995

$30,001 AND UP

Your choice of 2

2007 CHEV CORVETTE Now $19,888 STK#11470, Convertible Now $85,385 2006 PONTIAC MONTANA 2007 PONTIAC G6 Your choice of 2, all wheel drive STK#11001/10712 Now $25,888 STK#11469, Convertible Now $38,398 2006 CADILLAC STS SPORT 2006 PONTIACL MONTANA D O S STK#11151 Now $23,995 STK#10713, Sedan Now $49,999 2006 BUICK RENDEZVOUS 2007 CHEV AVALANCHE Now $41,500 STK#11152, FWD Now $21,999 STK#11211 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2006 CHEV TRAILBLAZER Now $31,995 STK#10636, Ext. Now $26,809 STK#11491, 4x4 2006 CHEV TRAILBLAZER 2006 CADILLAC SRX AWD STK#11466 Now $53,495 Your choice of 2 Now $24,888 2005 GMC YUKON LT STK#10639/11019 STK#10571 Now $36,988 2006 GMC ENVOY STK#11172 Now $26,888 2006 ESCALADE ESV Now $49,999 2006 PONTIAC TORRENT STK#11000 STK#11306 Now $27,500 2006 CADILLAC ESCALADE LD 2, 1O short, 1 extended 2006 CHEV EQUINOX AWD Your choice ofS STK#11220 Now $21,853 STK#10763/110000 Now $49,999 2006 YUKON XL SLT 4X4 2003 JEEP LIBERTY RENEGADE D L Now $44,999 O STK#11363 S Now $19,933 STK#11121 2004 DODGE 3500 LARAMIE 2006 DODGE 3/4 TON Q/C D Diesel, Quad Cab STK#11420 L STK#11391 Now $29,959 SO Now $40,995 2005 GMC SLE EXT CAB 2003 DODGE 3500 LARAMIE STK#11289, 4x4, 3/4 Now $27,500 Diesel, Quad Cab, 4x4 STK#11431 2004 GMC SWB EXT CAB Now $36,956 STK#11288 Now $24,500 2006 CHEV EXT CAB 4X4 2004 GMC SWB CREWCAB Your choice of 4, STK#11327/11328/11291/11442 STK#8005, Diesel, 4x4 Now $28,900 Now $31,888 STK#11318/11151

KIMBERLEY 427-4895 CRANBROOK 489-2525 OUT OF TOWN 1-800-388-1156

VISIT OUR PARTS & SERVICE DEPARTMENT MONDAY - FRIDAY 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

SATURDAY 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

“The Preferred Service Providers”

E-mail address: chaletgm@shawlink.ca • 1142-304th St., Kimberley, BC V1A 3E1 • DL No 6340 CHALET CHEV-OLDS LTD.

What to do if you’re allergic to your pet

By Louise Platiel Invermere Veterinary Clinic Many people seem to feel the benefits of pet companionship outweigh the aggravation of living with allergies. The National Institute of Health in America estimates that 25 percent of people with allergies and asthma-related problems keep pets in their home, and in one study, only five out of 341 adults actually gave up their pets after being told to do so by their doctor!

Dog and cat allergens are tiny particles that are easily transferred through the air and by physical contact.

Animal allergens are present in dander (microscopic particles of skin, fur, and hair which are continually shed), saliva, and urine, and on feathers.

It is the proteins secreted by oil glands that aggravate human allergies. So, even if you have a “nonshedding” breed such as a poodle, allergens are still present.

Routine bathing will reduce dander and remove secretions from the coat. Weekly bathing can reduce allergens by as much as 84 percent! Professional groomers usually have a selection of products that reduce dander with skin conditioners, and the use of a forced air dryer to blow out loose undercoat. This will reduce other allergens, such as pollen, that are brought into the home on your pet’s fur.

Cats are welcome at most grooming facilities, too!

A mesh cloak can be used to keep them from scratching, and tearless, hypoallergenic shampoo is available specifically for cats. Comb and brush your pet outside regularly between baths. In the spring, consider a complete shave down to allow the skin to breathe and healthy new fur to grow out over the summer.

Pets that scratch a lot often suffer from food allergies themselves, but it is mistakenly treated as a flea problem. Some food products claim to reduce allergy symptoms by adding essential vitamins, nutrients, and fatty acids (Omega 3 and 6). The skin retains moisture and often shedding is reduced.

Low-quality food with cheap fillers, such as corn and wheat, often triggers an allergic reaction on the part of the animal, which in turn produces more of the proteins that affect humans. This is a long-term solution that will not show results for six to eight weeks.

For immediate relief environmental control in the home is recommended. Consider an air cleaner, special vacuum, regular carpet cleaning (or removing carpet altogether), washable throws, vent filters, and high-quality furnace filters.

By combining these methods with regular bathing you can have a pet in the home and still live comfortably. While you may still require allergy medication, the good news is that giving up your pet is no longer your only option.

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 23

April 6, 2007

Show Us Your Pet! Prizes:

1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9)

10) 11) 12)

Bow-Wow Meow: 6 months FREE nail trims, $30 The Mutt Hutt: Small dog ‘Bath & Brush’, $25 Rocky Mountain Resort & Spa: Basic groom, small – medium dog, $50 Palliser Printing: 50 full colour pet photo greeting cards w/envelopes, $62.50 Shannon Brook Kennels: 2 days stay, $30 AG Valley Foods: Pet aisle gift certificate, $25 Louise Platiel, Groomer: Groom, $70 Louise Platiel, Groomer: Bath & Brush, $40 Invermere Vet Hospital: 8 kg bag of Medi-Cal Adult Dog Food, $30 Invermere Vet Hospital: 8 kg bag of Medi-Cal Adult Cat Food, $50 Chopper’s Pet Supplies: 2 - $50 gift certificates Home Call Vet Service: Chiropractic Assessment & Treatment, $70

Enter The Pioneer’s Pet Photo Contest and be eligible for

$600 WORTH OF GREAT PRIZES FROM LOCAL MERCHANTS

PLUS support your local Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Bring your favourite pet photo to our office, or e-mail it to upioneer@telus.net.

For $20, we will publish your pet’s photo in The Pioneer and enter your name in our draw to be held at 5 p.m. on May 7, 2007.

Winner to be announced in our May 11, 2007 issue. Only one entry per pet, please.

Twenty-five percent of all proceeds to the SPCA! Your pet could win one of 13 great prizes!

4

th

ANNUAL

BURY THE COMPETITION BLOWOUT! Feature Special

Brand New ... only 2 to choose from

2007 DODGE CARAVAN $

16,995

Plus Taxes

COME SEE THE DODGE BOYS Alvin Benjamin Sales/Lease Consultant

Jace Pierson Sales/Lease Consultant

Don Murdock Sales/Lease Consultant

Buck Zroback Sales/Lease Consultant

Justin Griffin Sales/Lease Consultant

David Thompson Financial Services Manager

Steve Mercandelli Sales Manager

Dave Girling General Manager

Open Saturday and Easter Monday

GRAB LIFE

BY THE HORNS 1725 Cranbrook St., Cranbrook, BC V1C 3S9 Phone: 426-6614 • 1-800-663-2268 www.cranbrookdodge.com

WHERE SUPER SERVICE IS STANDARD EQUIPMENT

24 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

April 6, 2007

HERE TO SERVE YOU Rock Walls, Water & Sewer Lines, Sona Tubes, Landscaping, Driveways, Excavator and Tracked Bobcat services!

GOLDIGGER EXCAVATING

D&D POOLS and SPAS Commercial and Residential Installation - Maintenance - Repairs

Daryl Goldsmith Box 397 Radium Hot Springs, BC V0A 1M0 1-250-347-9794 (Home) 1-250-347-9834 (Fax) goldiggerexc@hotmail.com

Duane Huether

poolman-911@hotmail.com

DECOY LANDSCAPING LTD. “QUALITY NOT QUANTITY�

4993 Ogilvy Avenue, Fairmont Hot Springs, BC V0B 1L1

Sue Coy

OFFICE 345-0090

Cell: 341-5353 sdcoy@shaw.ca

Invermere Electrical Services Reasonable rates Residential - Commercial Electric furnace and hot water tank repair Maintenance and service Central vacuum systems For all your electrical needs call:

Free Estimates!

Trucking • Excavating • Bobcat

Landscape Design • Rock & Block Walls Irrigation • SOD • Trees • Shrubs

Fully Insured Cell 342-1301 or 347-9721

• • • • •

250-341-SPAS (7727)

8931 Hwy 93/95 RR#2 Invermere, BC V0A 1K2

Turf ‘n’ Timber

• Underground irrigation with seamless trencher • Ponds and pondless waterfalls • Sod Installation • Landscaping • Retaining Walls • Lot Clearing • Driveways

Darren Ross

250-341-POOL (7665)

(250) 342-8878 or e-mail smpostle@telus.net

Hi - Heat

Lloyd Wilder

Cell: 342-5326 lewilder@shaw.ca

SPIRIT

PAINTING & STAINING ‘renew your home, renew your spirit’ Quality Workmanship - Experienced & Creative Professional Work Ethic Free Estimates

Call Mike 688-0191

hepcat7@shaw.ca

CLUB TOWING

)&"7: "/% -*()5 508*/( "/% 3&$07&3: :FBST 4FSWJOH UIF 7BMMFZ

FIRED RIGHT Gas Fitting & Service BC Licensed Gas Fitter Mike Paradis Ofďƒžce: 250-342-6367 Cell: 250-417-9889 1921 - 12A Avenue, Invermere, BC V0A 1K4 Email: mpr4@telus.net

Need Blinds?

Interior World

*/46-"5*/( -5%

4JODF

%POOB )B[FMBBS

1)0/& '"9

50-- '3&& )&"5

888 )*)&"5*/46-"5*/( $0.

t .BDIJOF #MPXO 8BMMT "UUJDT t 8BMM#BS *OTVMBUJPO 4ZTUFN t 'SJDUJPO 'JU #BUUT t $PNNFSDJBM 3FTJEFOUJBM t 'SFF -PDBM &TUJNBUFT 10 #09 8*/%&3.&3& #$ 7 # - &."*- 4"-&4Ę´)*)&"5*/46-"5*/( $0.

K.I.S.S. LANDSCAPING • Yard & Construction Site Clean-up • 12,000 lb Dump Trailer • Bobcat Services • Angle Broom – Parking Lots, Driveways and Sidewalks

Ph: 347-9385 • Cell: 342-5912

window fashions

Call Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406

4966 Fairmont Frontage, Fairmont Hot Springs

345-6600

0F%ULGH 5HDOW\ &HQWHU /WG

Lambert

INSURANCE AGENCIES LTD.

BOX 2228 BOX 459 742 - 13th STREET 7559 MAIN STREET INVERMERE, BC. RADIUM HOT SPRINGS, BC V0A 1K0 V0A 1M0 PHONE: 342-3031 PHONE: 347-9350 FAX: 342-6945 FAX: 347-6350 Email: info@invermereinsurance.com • Toll Free: 1-866-342-3031

$IILOLDWHG %URNHU IRU &DEHODÂśV 7URSK\ 3URSHUWLHV //& 0DLQ 6WUHHW 3 2 %R[ 0F%ULGH % & 9 - ( 7ROO )UHH &HOO )D[

(PDLO EHYDQ#PFEULGHUHDOW\ FRP :HEVLWH ZZZ PFEULGHUHDOW\ FRP 7LPH 6KDUH 5HVDOHÂśV ZZZ WLPHVKDUHEX\QVHOO FRP

%HYDQ 2OVRQ 6DOHV 5HSUHVHQWDWLYH .RRRWHQD\ &ROXPELD

THE CENTER OF REAL ESTATE ACTION IN THE PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 25

April 6, 2007

HERE TO SERVE YOU Mountain Gate

Patty’s Greenhouse &

Projects

For all your residential & commercial needs…

“We can help” • General construction contracting with a “Can Do” approach • General contracting/project management • Computer drafting and design from foundations to final completion.

Ph: (250) 342-1120

Landscaping

Your search for quality and dependability ends with us.

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Specialists Truck Mounted System • Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed

Dean Hubman

RR3, 4874 Ridge Cres.

Invermere, BC V0A 1K3

Certified Technician

342-3052

RADIUM HOT SPRINGS ESSO

FOR ALL YOUR RENTAL NEEDS!

Automotive Repairs 7 days a week

GAS • PROPANE • DIESEL

Tampers ~ Skid Steer ~ Mini Hoe ~ Aerators ~ Material Handler ~ Scaffolding ~ Power Washers ~ and lots more!

Freight & Passenger Depot

7507 Main St. West, Radium Hot Springs

HIGHWAY 93/95 WINDERMERE

(250) 347-9726

(Next to the Skookum Inn)

TOTAL HEATING Air Conditioning New Home Construction

688-7899

Septic Systems Installed ~ Pumped ~ Repaired Prefab Cement Tanks Installed Water Lines Dug Installed Basements Dug

WINDERMERE 342-6805

Fine Homeservices

VACUFLO

Floor Covering & Cabinets Blinds & Paints 335 - 3rd Ave., Invermere, BC Telephone 342-6264 • Fax 342-3546 Email: info@warwick-interiors.com www.warwick-interiors.com

NEW

Complete Automotive Repairs

Tamara Osborne Brenda McEachern.

Phone /Fax

345-6422

Native Plantings Installations Annuals Hanging Baskets Insured

SHOLINDER & MACKAY EXCAVATING Inc.

(250) 342-9207

*Wood blinds *Sunscreens *Woven Woods *Pleated Shades *Roller Shades and more!

• • • • •

Phone Shawn or Patty at 250.346.3399 or 341.1860 2362 Brisco Road, Brisco

Telephone (250) 342-4426

Great Selection of:

For all your interior decorating needs.

• Irrigation • Bobcat Services • Trees and Shrubs • Perennials

(Beside the Petro Canada Car Wash)

Phone:

342-6614 • www.autowyze.com

Sewer/Drain Cleaning

Septic Tank Pumping Portable Toilet Rentals • Complete sewer/drain repair • Reasonable rates - Seniors’ discount • Speedy service - 7 days a week • A well-maintained septic system should be pumped every 3-5 years • Avoid costly repairs

Bruce Dehart 347-9803 or 342-5357

READY MIX CONCRETE Concrete Pump • Sand & Gravel Heavy Equipment Rentals • Crane Service Proudly Serving the Valley for over 50 years

For competitive prices and prompt service call:

342-3268 (plant) 342-6767 (office)

Specializing in ‘One of a Kind’ ART YOU WEAR Located in INVERMERE, BC Across from the AIRPORT, next to Tex’s Coffee & BAVIN GLASS for store hours Phone: (250) 342-5043 or 342-5347

www.deannagauthier.com

26 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

April 6, 2007

HERE TO SERVE YOU Bennett Construction Growing with the Tradition of Quality

• Framing • Renovations • Decks • Exterior Finishing

Kristoffer Bennett (250) 341-5030

krisbennettconstruction@hotmail.com

Invermere Dry Cleaners Ltd. Dry Cleaning • Laundry • Alterations Repair • Bachelor Service

LAMBERT-KIPP PHARMACY LTD. J. Douglas Kipp, B. Sc. (Pharm.)

Laura Kipp, Pharm D. Your Compounding Pharmacy Come in and browse our giftware

Open Monday - Saturday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Phone: 342-6610 • 507A - 7th Ave., Invermere

1301 - 7th Avenue, Invermere

342-6612

Avion

• POOLS • HOT TUBS • CHEMICALS • FIREPLACES • BBQ¡S • HEATING • VENTILATION • AIR CONDITIONING • RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL

Construction Ltd.

•

Rug Cleaners •

Residential & Commercial • Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Flood Restoration • Window Tinting

Jason Roe

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

RR #4, 2117 -13 Ave. Invermere, BC V0A 1K4 jtroe@telus.net

CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS - GENERAL CONTRACTORS

DESIGN/BUILD CUSTOM HOMES • MULTI-FAMILY & COMMERCIAL PROJECTS

INVERMERE

STEVE GUTSCHE, Project Manager

HEAD OFFICE Columbia Valley District Phone: (250) 342-9866 Phone: (403) 287-0144 Fax: (250) 342-9869 Fax: (403) 287-2193 #200, 6125 - 11 Street S.E. Email: sgutsche@avionconstruction.com Calgary, AB T2H 2L6 www.avionconstruction.com

385 Laurier Street, Invermere, BC PO Box 117, Windermere, BC V0B 2L0 Phone: (250) 342-7100 Fax: (250) 342-7103 email: info@diamondheatingandspas.com www.diamondheatingandspas.com

INVERMERE GLASS LTD.

/P KPC UPP TNBMM f %SJWFXBZ 1SFQ e f -BOETDBQJOH -BOETIBQJOH e f :BSE $MFBO VQ e f 4OPX 3FNPWBM e f $PNNFSDJBM 3FTJEFOUJBM e

•Auto • Home • Commercial • Mirrors • Shower Doors • 27 years glass experience Jeff Watson

Invermere

Telephone: 342-3659

(250) 341-6888

www.cordnerarchitect.com

Serving the Valley for over 11 years • #3, 109 Industrial Road #2, Invermere

%XBZOF 4USJOHFS 0XOFS 0QFSBUPS

5FM $FMM

33 "WFOVF *OWFSNFSF #$ 7 " , NETUSJOHFS !IPUNBJM DPN

0WFS ZFBST PG FYQFSJFODF -PDBMMZ PXOFE PQFSBUFE

WHOLE 9 YARDS will help you stay on top of your world Shizu E. M. Futa, Touch for Health Level 2 touchingtranquility@yahoo.ca

Mustard Seed Health Foods,

#103 Parkside Place, 901 7th Avenue, Invermere, BC

Contract & Hourly Rates Seniors Discounts • Free Estimates • References Available

Fridays 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Please phone (250) 342-2552 for an appointment

Hot Tubs & Accessories, Gazebos, Billiards, Saunas, Tanning Beds, Games, Fitness Equipment, Massage Chairs.

SALES • SERVICE • DELIVERY

Neil & Coralie Woele Ph/Fax: 250.347.9762

PO Box 615 Radium Hot Springs, BC V0A 1M0

www.dynastyspas.com

LIMITED TIME OFFER! NEW FRANCHISE FACTORY REBATES

Call Wayne at 341-5512

Bus: (250) 342-6336 Fax: (250) 342-3578 Email: isr@telus.net Website: www.is-r.ca 403 - 7th Avenue Invermere, BC

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 27

April 6, 2007

A Day in Court The following persons were sentenced in adult criminal court in Invermere on March 29, 2007, before the honourable Judge D. C. Carlgren.

• Rene A. Bourassa pleaded guilty to a charge of possession of stolen property over $5,000 after one of two quads removed from a shop in Fort St. John, B.C. was found in the back of his pick-up truck. According to crown counsel, Mr. Bourassa told police he purchased the all-terrain vehicle from a third party. He was fined $500 plus a victim surcharge of $75 and ordered to serve one year of probation.

• Michael J. Lauriault was fined $2,000 on charges of willful obstruction of a peace officer, plus a $300 victim surcharge.

• James Morris was fined $800 plus a victim surcharge of $120, and his driver’s license was suspended for two years after operating a vehicle or vessel with over 80 mg of alcohol.

The following person was sentenced in adult criminal court in Invermere on April 3, 2007, before the honourable Judge Ron Webb.

• Dustin A. Wilson was fined $100 on a charge of theft of $5,000 or less.

To find out what’s going on in the Columbia Valley, read The Pioneer FREE ONLINE. www.columbiavalleypioneer.com

WHAT’S LIFE WITHOUT CHOICE? Everyone likes to have a choice. Soon you’ll be able to choose who you buy your natural gas from.

The BC Utilities Commission recently approved regulations that allow independent gas marketers to sell natural gas directly to customers. More competition equals more choice.

You can buy your natural gas from us at a variable rate as you do now. (We buy it on the open market and pass on the cost without markup. We only make a profi t on the delivery.) Or you can lock into a long-term, fixed-rate contract with a gas marketer. (They may contact you starting May 1.)

No matter how you choose to purchase your natural gas, we’ll deliver it. And provide the customer services you expect, including billing and emergency response. Visit www.terasengas.com for more information about CUSTOMER CHOICE, including a video presentation and a list of licensed gas marketers.

Not available in all areas. Terasen Gas is a licensed user of the Terasen Gas and CUSTOMER CHOICE logos.

www.terasengas.com

28 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

April 6, 2007

P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS THANK YOU

STORAGE

HOMES FOR RENT

Many many thanks to Dr. Louw and ALL the wonderful Staff of the Invermere Hospital. Your tender loving care of Julian during his long stay in the hospital was amazing. You all go above and beyond what is expected of you. Thank you also to the many people of Radium who have offered help, love, support and very often a shoulder to cry on.

It makes me realize how wonderful it is to live in a small but great and friendly community.

Thank you everyone.

Margaret Hodson.

New•House Multi Storage, various sizes available, now with climate controlled units. Call 342-3637.

RED COTTAGE - 2 bedroom duplexes, 1230-13th St. Invermere, 850 sq. ft., Gas FP, W/D, NS, NP, long-term tenant, $1100/mo includes utilities, available now & Aug 1, 342-2243.

On behalf of the Canadian Cancer Society - Columbia Valley Unit, we would like to thank Rick, Robin and Linda of Mountainside Market in Radium for allowing us to sell daffodils in their store and for all the help they gave us in setting up our display. It was a huge success.

Thanks also to all those groups and individuals who purchased daffodils from us.

Theresa Rogers and Pat Allen.

The Edgewater Grade 7 Class would like to thank everyone who donated items and their time for the Year End Trip Raffle.

Also thank you to the Edgewater Fire Department for the table at their yard sale. Special thanks to all who bought raffle tickets and came to the bake sale/twisty table to support us. Edgewater Grade 7 Class.

NOTICE Rural Range Patrol Annual General Meeting April 11, 2007 at 7:30 pm.

Windermere Community Hall

LOST & FOUND Found – pair of reading glasses at the Pioneer newspaper office.

Call 341-6299 to claim.

Fenced storage in Canal Flats on Hwy 93/95. RVs, boats, autos, ski-doos, etc. 250-349-8212.

OFFICE SPACE Professional office space for rent in Invermere. Large view office with negotiable services.

Please call 342-9450 for more information.

Approximately 1000 sq.ft. shop space for rent. $850/mo. Power and property taxes not included.

Available immediately includes heat. D/D required. New•House Multi Storage, Athalmer 3423637.

FAMILY HOME in Wilder subdivision, Invermere. Excellent condition, unfurnished, 2-bedrooms up, 2 down, 2.5-bathrooms, 6 appliances, double attached garage. 1 year minimum, N/P, N/S. $1350/mo + utilities, +DD. angus@wmc.ca or (403)807-2380.

Available May 1st, Executive Fairmont upper level of home 3-bedroom plus den. Hardwood and slate throughout FR-DR-LR plus large eat-in kitchen, 2-1/2 baths & laundry. $1500.00 plus DD, plus $200.00 hydro. No smoking - pets negotiable. Teresa 342-3056.

VACATION/TIMESHARE Available May 1st, beautiful One-time use, seven day Time Share vacation. Great deal. Call for details. 342-7077 or 2700055.

WANTED TO RENT Professional family seeks 2 or 3 bedroom home in Invermere from June through August. 3413104.

SUITES FOR RENT CONTRACTORS: self-contained cabins by the week or month, 250-345-6365, Fairmont Bungalows.

Large bright 1-bedroom furnished suite suitable for one person. Available immediately $650 + DD. Utilities and cable included. 342-9404.

Call April at 341-6299 to place your classified.

bright walkout 2-bedroom basement suite. Living room, kitchen, dining/den area, 1bathroom and laundry. $1000.00 plus DD plus $100.00 hydro.

No smoking - pets negotiable.

Teresa 342-3056.

HOMES FOR SALE Pine Ridge home with fantastic view of lake and mountains.

View at bchomesforsale.com in Rocky section. Call 342-3842.

Quiet retreat or ideal for 2 families or partnership. Consider changing to 16 acres, a mountain stream, 5,200 sq.ft. cedar home, mobile home, greenhouse, plus more! www.bchomesforsale. com Listing #4223174.

CONDOS FOR SALE 2-bedroom, 1-bath, 1000sq.ft. townhouse in Edgewater. Completely renovated, new appliances, deck, low fees. $190,000 341-7068.

CONDOS FOR SALE

$199,900 NO GST

NEW CONDO/TOWNHOUSE

Black Forest Heights/Invermere Garage, 5 Appliances View at: welist.com Listing #23877

(250) 688-7798

Edgewater Condo, 1000 sqft w/ new deck & siding. Low strata fees, immediate possession available. $169,000. 341-7068.

GARAGE SALES

MISC. FOR SALE

Moving, almost everything goes.

Paintball, mechanical, metal, woodworking, TOO MUCH!!

Mobile Home at Lake Lillian on Panorama Road. April 7th @ 9:00 am. NO Earlybirds.

Dining table and four high back chairs. Ornate carved wooden full size hutch with glass shelves.

A beautiful set, just like new! $500 for everything. 342-0012.

“Movin’ on Out� Sale. Golf clubs, tent, kitchen items, carpet, vertical & Venetian blinds, table/ chairs, desk, double mattress, miscellaneous. Saturday, April 7th, 9 am to 1 pm. 1716 – 2nd Avenue, Fort Point area.

MISC. FOR SALE

MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE HAY, top quality round bales, 1972 Parkwood 12’ x 68’, new roof, siding, some of the windows, skirting. Recently painted inside. 5 appliances. 3-bedrooms, 1-bathroom, new porch and a large deck with an amazing view. In excellent condition.

On a lot in Green Acres Mobile Home Park. Sorry, No Dogs Allowed. Asking $55,000. Please call 342-4400 days 347-9242 evenings.

2006 Safeway 14’ x 80’, 2-bedroom mobile home. 4 appliances, plumbed for dishwasher.

Extra large deck, large wood planters, has a yard. On lot in Green Acres Mobile Park.

Sorry, No Dogs Allowed. Asking $105,000. Please call 342-4400 days 347-9242 evenings.

alfalfa grass. Call Elkhorn Ranch 342-0617.

Older model “Quickie� motorized wheelchair. Good condition. $1,000. 342-9702.

Large U-shaped dark-brown corner office desk, one year old, excellent condition. $250 OBO. 342-9625.

Browning 22 pump w/scope.

Mossberg 22 Target, British 303 w/scope, Remington 12ga pump. Cooey 20ga single. 3423385.

Tanning bed $2,499 and tanning booth with attached change room $6,399 mint condition commercial or home use, 342-8388.

2 ½ cubic Trybine cement mixer, new motor, $375. Rubber tire wheelbarrow, no leaks, $60.

Electric boat motor $275. 3416043 after 6:00 pm.

Dining Table 2-pedestal, 2-leaf, (5’ x 3’6�) expands to 8’ c/w 10 chairs, excellent condition $2,200. Queen & Bunk beds.

Moving boxes. Miscellaneous items: lawn mower, blinds. Tel: 342-0279, Cell: 342-5221.

BARGAIN – complete set Wilson golf clubs, unused! 342-3385.

WANTED TO BUY WANTED: Two wood-framed windows, 36 inches square, for use in a restored log cabin. Call Elinor at 341-6299 (days) or 3420444 evenings.

VEHICLES FOR SALE 1996 Toyota Camry Sedan, 2.2 ltr, 5 speed, no rust or accidents.

Local since new, senior owner. $6,500. 342-4804.

LOTS FOR SALE New lots along Crescentwood coming. Commercial lots available NOW for less! Acreage West of town - Edgewater Developments 347 9660, edgeh2o@ telus.net.

In Edgewater, Riverview Drive, beautiful view of the Rockies. $120,000. Call 347-9813 evenings after 6 p.m.

$PNQMFUF QSPEVDU MJOFT GPS t )BSMFZ %BWJETPO t )POEB t "57 T t #JLFT t 1PXFS 1SPEVDUT t 4V[VLJ t #PNCBSEJFS "57

$SBOCSPPL 4U /PSUI t $SBOCSPPL #$ XXX DSBOCSPPLNPUPSTQPSUT DPN

April 6, 2007

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 29

P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS VEHICLES FOR SALE

$10,000,000 in vehicle inventory.

Go to

www.cranbrookdodge.com

to view complete inventory.

Nissan Pathfinder 1992 (blue).

Excellent condition. 5drs, 4x4, auto, A/C, cruise, CD/radio.

Rebuilt trani., new suspension, 9 tires, new lights. All history available, $5,500 OBO. (250) 342-9671.

1994 Mercury Topaz 215,000km, 6 cyl, 5-speed standard, good condition, maintained to manufacturer’s service plans. $1,500 obo. Brian or Liz 3420201.

2004 Quad Cab Dodge Dakota Sport 4x4, V-8 loaded.

50,000km lady & highway driven mint. $26.000 obo.

2002 GMC 2500HD Extended Cab Longbox Duramax. Excellent condition, $26,000, 140,000km.

342-6968.

1991 Nissan King Cab pickup.

Excellent condition, West Coast truck. 4 cyl/5 speed, Sony CD, canopy, summer & winter tires w/chains. $4,500 obo, 347-9086.

1989 Dodge Ram Cargo Van, automatic, great work vehicle. $2,200, 342-7352.

2003 Grand Am 4-door, 84,000 km, PW, PD, PS, CD/Tape, Extended Warranty. Excellent condition. $15,000. 347-9427.

RV’S FOR SALE 2000 Mallard 19N travel trailer, like new, original owner, sleeps 5, Call (250) 347 6944.

RV’S FOR SALE 1987 Slumber Queen, 21 ft, 5th Wheel. Large fridge, furnace, stove w/oven, lots of storage, bathroom w/shower, new battery, hitch included. $5,400.

(250) 282-3292. To view 3429589.

1998 – 5th Wheel, 23’6” fully loaded, A/C, solar panels, lots of extras & more. $10,500, 3426968.

BOAT FOR SALE 14 ft. Runabout w/trailer, 45 hp motor. Runs good. $1,500. (250) 282-3292. To view 342-9589.

12” Aluminum Boat $450.

Electric Boat Motor $300. 3416043.

14’ Aluminum fishing boat, 2 captain seats, 4 life jackets, 9.9hp Evinrude, tank. 342-3385.

NOW IS THE TIME PLAN AHEAD FOR SUMMER FUN 2007 WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS! ENJOY TRUE SPACIOUS COMFORT IN YOUR OWN LITTLE CABIN ON THE LAKE! - ‘75 - 28’ Crown Sloop/Motor Sailer - Inboard Volvo Penta Diesel 10 HP - Sleeps 5 - All Fiberglass, very nice condition - New Hull Paint Required - Teak Interior - Dacron Main Sail - Full Galley & Bathroom - Front Separate Cabin - All Rigging - Depth Sounder - 4’ Draft - Kell Removed, Easy Transportation - Requires Very Little Work - Give Away At $9,700 FIRM! BOAT ONLY - Retails for $18,900 on today’s market!

CALL (403) 630-6906

SERVICES SPECIAL 20% OFF K.I.S.S. Landscaping Angle Broom sweeping – parking lots, driveways and sidewalks.

347–9385 or 342-5912.

Simes Painting: interior and exterior, new homes and existing, quality woodwork finishing, laquers, staining, and clearcoating. Call Barry. 3420572 Windermere.

Flooring installations including lino, carpet, vc tile, laminate, and hardwood. Plus handyman work including new decks, renovations, framing, and roofing. Call 3479192, 341-1235.

TOTAL HEATING

& Air Conditioning New Home Construction

688-7899 Handyman Service, eaves trough cleaning, odd jobs, carpentry.

Phone 342-1437.

Dusk Construction, a local framing company is currently seeking framers and labourers. We offer excellent wages and benefits package.

Please fax resume to (250) 345-2191 or email: kmose@ shaw.ca

BUSINESS FOR SALE HELP STOP GLOBAL WARMING and put money in your pocket. www.4planetearth.com/wolf or call Wolf (250) 688-0044 Zero Ice “93” is closing down.

John and Carol Dobson would like to thank all their customers for keeping our little ice company going for the last 14 years. All our ice equipment is for sale. Call 342-5627 cell, 342-3014 home.

CAREERS

CAREERS

CAREERS

FREE MOVIE RENTALS Join our team and receive a great wage, and free movie rentals. Apply in person at Gone Hollywood Video, #1, 503 – 7th Avenue, Invermere, BC

Invermere Drycleaners. Full or part time, must have own vehicle.Apply in person.

Pool/Spa Service and Maintenance Technician

Full-time year round employment in Radium. Cook/Cook’s Helper. Wage DOE, full benefits provided. No late nights. Cooking for construction crews. Phone 341-5816 (Mary).

Pamper Yourself Spa is now hiring a qualified Massage/Spa Therapist.

Previous experience is an asset.

Please e-mail your resume to info@ pamperyourselfspa.com or call 3416266 to set up an interview time.

Experienced Cooks and Chef required full-time. Apply at La Cabina in the Prestige Inn. 347-2340.

Customer Service Representative

Full-time seasonal, possibility of turning into part-time position over the winter months for the right person. Wage $9.00/ hour with a bonus at the end of the season. Duties include Front Desk/Reservations, guest services and various general office duties. Please send resume to Radium Valley Vacation Resort, fax (250) 347-9808 or e-mail: radval@shaw.ca.

Decoy Landscaping Ltd. Class 1 Dump Truck Operator, Equipment Operator and Labourers. Wage DOE. 345-0090 or email: lewilder@shaw.ca FULL-TIME POSITION at private lodge starting in May. Maintenance, grounds-keeping, cleaning. Horse experience a bonus. Leave message 342-5299.

Blue Dog Café is looking for fun, hardworking individuals for summer and year-round employment. Apply in person with resume.

LEGAL – Busy law firm in Invermere requires legal assistant immediately.

Conveyancing background an asset but not mandatory. Permanent, full-time position; salary DOE. Submit resume by fax: (250) 3423237, by mail: Box 2400, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0.

Fireplace Installer, Service and Maintenance Technician

required by a large established local business. A full time position is available for a responsible, self motivated individual with a professional appearance. A suitable candidate should have knowledge of pool/spa water chemistry, pool/spa maintenance and repair. Must have a valid driver’s license. Training may be provided to the right applicant.

Please fax resume with references to Diamond Heating and Spas, FAX: 342-7103. Or mail to: Box 117, Windermere, BC V0B 2L0.

required by a large established local business. A full time position is available for a responsible, self-motivated individual with a professional appearance. A suitable candidate should have knowledge of B.C. installation codes as well as service and maintenance of fireplaces. Must have a valid driver’s license. Training may be provided to the right applicant.

Please fax resume with references to Diamond Heating and Spas, FAX: 342-7103. Or mail to: Box 117, Windermere, BC V0B 2L0.

Part-time seasonal (15-25 hours/week), possibility of leading to part-time year round for the right applicant. Wage $11.50/hour with a bonus at the end of the season. Duties include watering & mowing of lawns, raking and general upkeep of grounds. Occasionally may be asked to assist the maintenance department.

Please send resume to Radium Valley Vacation Resort, fax (250) 347-9808 or e-mail: radval@ shaw.ca.

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

All classified ads must be prepaid by cash or cheque unless client has an existing account.

Landscape/ Grounds Support

Gallery Curator Full-time Summer

Job Description: The Columbia Valley Arts Council are looking for a Gallery Curator to assist in administrative matters and responsibilities to fulfill the HRDC summer program. Such staff person will work under the direction of the Gallery Manager. Duties range from assisting with hanging, installing, and displaying the Gallery Shows, promote summer programs and events, cash handling and financial transactions, assist in registrations, and supervise volunteers and front line sales in the Gift Shop and Gallery.

Hours of work: 40 hours per week Rate of pay: depending on experience Qualifications: Must be a university/college student. Interest in arts an asset. Business experience an asset. Mature, responsible and quick-thinking.

Sense of humour a must!

Start of employment date: May 1st, 2007 Please send resumés to: Jami Scheffer – Manager, Gallery & Administration Box 2345, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Phone: (250) 342-4423 E-mail info@columbiavalleyarts.com

30 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS District of Invermere EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Temporary Gardener (5 Month Term Position)

This position is primarily focused on flowerbed planting and maintenance. Typical duties include designing and preparation of flowerbeds, gardening tasks involving the cultivation of a variety of flowers and plants in large garden areas, planting, weeding, fertilizing and pruning numerous varieties of plants, flowers, shrubs, bushes and trees and assists with scheduling, training and supervision of parks staff.

The preferred candidate will hold a valid BC drivers license, a current Pesticide Applicators Certificate, WHMIS training and Muscular-Skeletal Injury Prevention training. In addition, the preferred candidate will possess a working knowledge of WorkSafeBC regulations and safe work procedures. Applicants with exceptional knowledge and experience in safety practices are encouraged to apply.

The preferred candidate will have the ability to work in a team environment, but with minimal supervision while being self-motivated. The preferred candidate will require excellent public relation skills. Applicants should have the ability to make independent decisions and be physically able to carry out work of a heavy manual nature in all weather conditions. *This is a temporary, 5 month position starting May 1st, 2007 in accordance with CUPE Local 2982 Contract with the following exception: **A flexible work week, including weekend work, is a requirement of this position.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resumes to: Brian Nickurak, Director of Municipal Works District Of Invermere P.O. Box 339 (914 – 8th Avenue) Invermere, BC, V0A 1K0 or via email to: works@invermere.net Applications must be received by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 13th, 2007

Come be part of the fabulous Radium Resort Radium Resort is now accepting applications for the following positions Assistant Food & Beverage Manager Assistant Group Sales Seasonal Bell Person: Full-time year round Front Desk Agents: Full time year round Hotel Maintenance: Full time year round Room Attendants: Seasonal Golf Course Grounds Maintenance: Seasonal Night Irrigation: Resort Course Pro Shop Cashiers: Seasonal Cart Attendants, Starters and Marshals Cooks and Wait Staff for the Springs and the Resort Apply by sending resume to: email-frontdesk@radiumresort.com Fax 250-347-6298

April 6, 2007

Stations of the Cross in Radium commemorate Christ’s final hours If you have passed through Radium Hot Springs recently, you may have noticed the statues on the hillside behind St. Joseph’s Church.

Over the past three years a small group of parishioners, along with the assistance from the Invermere Knights of Columbus, have been working at getting the Stations of the Cross installed on this new site.

When the old church property was sold in the early 1990s, the statues were removed from the original site above Our Lady of Peach Church and stored in Invermere for about ten years.

The statues suffered significant damage at the hands of vandals and subsequently required a large amount of costly repairs.

Once these repairs were completed, a pathway was built and concrete pads poured for each of the stations. The nine sets of figures which we presently have completed were then installed along with signage at each of the fourteen stations enabling people to once again enjoy the shrine.

These images and statues assist the faithful to make a spiritual pilgrimage of prayer of the chief scenes of Christ’s suffering and death.

Each Good Friday at 2 p.m. the community is invited to participate in the outdoor Stations of the Cross.

WANTED TO RENT Pioneer Graphic Designer seeks an affordable unfurnished 1 bedroom apartment for May 15 or June 1st. Quiet, NS, NP, no parties.

Please call 341-6299 days, or 342-3498 evenings.

Please leave a message.

The Stations of the Cross refers to the depiction of the final hours (or Passion) of Jesus and the devotion commemorating the Passion. The tradition exists in Roman Catholicism, Anglican and Lutheranism; as well as many other Christian churches.

Most of the stories which make up the Stations were drawn from scripture. The route is traditionally held to be that taken by Jesus in his death on Calvary in Jerusalem.

The devotion originated in the late 4th century when pilgrims flocked to the Holy Land from all parts of the world to visit the land of Jesus. In later years, since many Christians were not able to travel to the Holy Land, the Stations of the Cross were brought to the people in the form that we observe in our churches today.

Originally there were believed to have been as many as 37 Stations but this has been reduced to the 14 that we know today.

An information kiosk has been built at the beginning of the pathway which will house panels indicating the names of donors who have made significant donations to the project and memorials of those they wish remembered.

Everyone is welcome to visit the Shrine and enjoy the experience.

NOTICE OF OPEN HOUSE Tuesday, April 17th, 2007

Proposed Development Cost Charge Bylaw Review (DCC’s) District of Invermere Council invites the public and the development community to an Open House: When: Where: What:

Why?

Tuesday, April 17th, 2007 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Council Chambers (District of Invermere Office) 914 – 8th Avenue, Invermere To review proposed Development Cost Charge Bylaw 1320 (DCC’s). In response to the increased level of development, its impact to infrastructure and the incremental increases in construction costs, the District initiated a Development Cost Charge review in June 2006. The review has been completed and Council is proposing an increase in DCC’s in order to ensure that future infrastructure improvements are funded. The District has also proposed a new DCC for Park Improvements.

Council wishes to provide the public with: • an opportunity to view the proposed DCC Bylaw, and • give an opportunity to speak to members of Council, and • listen to and obtain the public’s opinion on the proposed DCC Bylaw.

This is an open meeting and we encourage all interested persons to attend and provide input on the proposed Development Cost Charge Bylaw 1320. Information packages are available at the municipal office and if you require additional information, please contact: Karen Coté, Director of Finance District Office, 914 – 8th Avenue, Invermere, BC 250 342-9281 or finance@invermere.net Please note this will be an informal drop-in format. There will be no formal presentation scheduled.

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 31

April 6, 2007

FAITH

Valley Churches

Christ has risen! Rejoice!

Fr. Jose Mari T. Joaquin Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church On Christmas Day, we celebrate at the birth of our Lord Jesus from spirit to flesh. On this Easter Day, we rejoice on the resurrection of our Lord. The love story between God and humanity did not end in the tragedy of the cross. God loved the world so much that he gave His Son’s life for all people; but just when everything seemed to end in failure, God intervened and raised his faithful servant from the dead.

We often encounter that death prevails over life.

Death is more real to us than resurrection. The reason is obvious: we observe death. We lose loved ones and we experience that the loss cannot be recovered. Death seems to be final. Resurrection seems to exist in the realm of ideas, for it cannot be seen, felt or touched.

In comparison with death, resurrection draws us to uncertainty. But through faith, we can tear down this barrier.

On Easter Sunday morning, some women went to the tomb of Jesus to anoint his body but did not find Jesus. Unexpectedly, they heard the uplifting, assuring words of a young man dressed in white robe and he said to them: “Do not be afraid. You are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here, he has been raised to life.” (Mk 16:5) Do not be afraid, for Christ has overcome evil and sin. Do not be afraid; Christ died for us that we may be saved. Do not be afraid; death has no power over

him who has been raised to life.

Easter is the triumph of life, God’s life, which God shared with us. Through Jesus and through our faith, we have gain access to this state of grace where we can rejoice in our hope of sharing in God’s glory. If we want to live with Christ in eternal happiness, we must live with him now the way he lived on earth. More than this, Christ’s resurrection gives us the needed hope to courageously face life’s challenges and endeavors.

St. Paul says: “Nothing will separate us from the love of God, which we have in Christ Jesus.”

(Rom.8:26) Nothing conquers us, not sorrow nor tragedies, not suffering nor trials, not failure nor even death. We know instead that life is gently unfolding with meaning and direction.

We experience suffering and death, but Christ’s resurrection teaches us that it will not be in vain, we too will someday share his glorious life. St. Paul explains to us: “If we have died with Christ, we believe we will also rise with Him.” (Rom. 6:8) The resurrection is more than an event. It has a message. This message is an invitation for us to believe that the forces of death such as pride, injustice, hate, deceit, oppression, wickedness and so on will not prevail over life. Christ has destroyed death by overcoming evil and sin. This should remind us and encourage us to die to our old self, to die to our sinfulness, so that the power of Christ’s resurrection may be revealed through us.

On this Easter Day, we present our praise and thanksgiving to the Father’s love for sending us His Son to redeem the world. We trust, that by imitating Jesus’s obedience to the Father will merit us the incorruptible, immortal, and glorious life.

Blessed Easter to all!

Daughter and Dad Jason Bentley of Invermere is pictured with his nine-month-old daughter Hannah. This Easter weekend, check out Be Gifted Baskets downtown on main street owned by Jason and his wife Alita, right next door to Candyland.

Photo by Dave Sutherland

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH 10 a.m. Good Friday, April 6 – Combined Service with Valley Christian Assembly at V.C.A. “Knock on Wood” with Pastor Jared Enns.

7 a.m. Easter Sunday, April 8 - “Sonrise” Service at Kinsmen Beach.

10 a.m. Easter Sunday, April 8 - “Where’s the Body” Communion.

Sunday school for age 3 to Grade 7 during the service.

326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere • 342-9535 WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY 10:30 a.m. - Invermere - Christ Church Trinity, Worship & Sunday School.

Rev. Sandy Ferguson • 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere • 342-6644 VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY 10 a.m. Sunday Service, 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting Senior Pastor Rev. John Cuyler • www.vcassembly.com Highway 93/95, 1 km north of Windermere • 342-9511 ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Good Friday, April 6 - St. Joseph’s Church, Radium 12-1:30 p.m. Reconciliation, 2 p.m. Outdoor Stations of the Cross, 3 p.m. Veneration of the Cross.

April 7, Easter Vigil - Canadian Martyrs’ Church, Invermere 8:30 p.m. Vigil Service and Easter Mass April 8, Easter Sunday - 9 a.m. Mass in Invermere, 11 a.m. Mass in Radium, 4 p.m. Mass at St. Anthony’s Mission, Canal Flats.

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 p.m.

Christ Church Trinity 110 - 7th Ave., Invermere Pastor Rev. Fraser Coltman • 1-866-426-7564 RADIUM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Every Sunday 10 a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m.

Every Wednesday 7 p.m., Bible Study Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater • Radium Seniors’ Hall • 342-6633 THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTERDAY SAINTS Sunday Service, 10 a.m. • Sunday School, 11 a.m.

Noon Sunday: Relief Society President Grant Watkins • Columbia Valley Branch 5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 345-0079

Selkirk TV & Appliance • Kitchenaid • Inglis • Whirlpool • Roper

Panasonic Pioneer Cell Phones Electronics & Service Christian Books, Music & Misc.

1229-7th Ave., Invermere

WE SELL REAL ESTATE • Radium • Invermere • Panorama • Windermere • Fairmont

342-6415

Call 341-6151 or 1-888-341-6155

rayfergusonrealty.ca OPPORTUNITY PLUS Work from home - room to operate in-home business. Huge garage/ workshop/storage. Amenities and beach moments away.

MLS #K151673

$379,000

32 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

April 6, 2007

www.ReMaxInvermere.com

Invermere

At Panorama: 250-341-4898 Toll Free: 1-888-258-9911

Independently Owned and Operated

250-342-6505

Wende Brash 342-1300

Bernie Raven 342-7415

Daniel Zurgilgen 342-1612

Ed English 342-1194

Get the Most for Your Money

Jan Klimek 342-1195

John McCarthy 342-1758

Scott Wallace 342-5309

Andy Smith 342-1709

Bryan Hookenson

Build in Radium

341-1266

Rob Rice 341-5935

Deborah-Kim Rice 342-5935

Katie Wallace 342-5785

Paul Glassford

The Perfect Family Home

341-1395

Located minutes from all schools and walking distance to downtown and the beach.

This is a family friendly home you will love. Large lot with children s play area. Bright and roomy. This is the home you have been searching for! MLS#K161446

Central location, meaning minutes to golf, skiing, water sports and the town of Invermere. 2 bedrooms with wrap around deck on the main level. 2 bedroom rental suite with separate entrance on the lower level. Detached double garage. MLS#new

With NO BUILDING COMMITMENT. Build now or invest in the future, in one of the fastest growing recreational/retirement communities in B.C..MLS# K161395

$319,000

$129,900

Fine Address to Come Home To

A Place To Hang Your Heart

Calling All Aviation Enthusiasts

This well appointed duplex is comfortable for family and large enough for entertaining.

Beautifully nished with wood accents throughout, rock replace and vaulted ceiling. This east facing unit has spectacular views of Mount Swansea and the Rockies. Enjoy the lake access, recreation centre, private beach, day dock and other amenities. MLS#new

Located in Windermere, this character log home is the perfect recreational getaway.

Situated on almost one half acre, this is the property you have been waiting for.

Beautifully manicured yard and garden feature perrineal beds and green house.

Minutes to golf, skiing, shopping and the beach. MLS#K161450

Large 0.74 Acre, level lot is fully serviced and backs onto the Fairmont Airstrip. Home owners can y right into their own private hangar. Views of the Fairmont Range and Riverside Golf Course are as good as it gets!!! MLS# K161356

One of the Busiest in the Valley

Fort Point Lot

Great Recreational Condo

Established 40 seat restaurant, on 0.75 acres, with 230 feet of prime highway frontage.

With over 20 years of family ownership, this place is “Just Always Busy”. Make your valley business here. MLS#K3700133

One of the last available lots in the Fort Point area. Close to beach, tennis and minutes to downtown Invermere. Call now. MLS#K161383

This large 2 bedroom unit at Panorama Mountain Village is one for you! Take in the amazing views of the ski hill and Monument Peak! Enjoy the beautiful Springs pools just outside your door. Ski in and Ski out! What more could you ask for? MLS# K161357

$589,000

$295,000+gst

Peace of Paradise Watch the eagles soar and the ospreys dive from this tranquil private hilltop setting. Solitude is the name of the game when you arrive and stress evaporates when walk through the door. Architecturally crafted 3 BDR home on 0.92 acres provides unobstructed lake views and restful living from virtually every window.

Viewings by appointment only.MLS#K161393

$2,290,000

$439,900

$499,940

$350,000

$175,000

$369,000+gst

Style, Quality, Value

Don t miss this opportunity to own in prestigious Lakeview Meadows. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and a large bright living/dining area. The country kitchen is accented with granite and wood accents. Reclaimed wood oors, large double heated garage all add to this luxurious home. MLS# K161466

$899,000