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VALLEY NEWS

Partnership agrees on Lot 4616 By Brian Geis Pioneer Staﬀ District of Invermere Council has approved a “statement of intent” to enter into a partnership with the Akisqnuk First Nation and the provincial government to develop District Lot 4616 on the south side of Invermere. District of Invermere Mayor Mark Shmigelsky said he looks forward to the resulting partnership, a long-sought compromise that will preserve an unknown amount of the 156-acre property as a public park. “I’m fully supportive of this. I was on council in 1999, so it’s good to ﬁnally get to this stage,” Mayor Shmigelsky said. “It’s a great step forward to maintain some of these viewscapes for the people forever.” Akisqnuk First Nation Councillor Jesse Nicholas said he sees the partnership as a win-win situation by potentially preserving some parkland for Invermere and strengthening relations between the Akisqnuk council and other levels of government. “Right now, we’re looking at expanding our relationship with all levels of government, especially with the District of Invermere,” Mr. Nicholas said. “We’re willing to play any role we can to help develop Lot 4616 or to de-

Lot 4616 borders CastleRock Estates and overlooks Lake Windermere. velop low-cost or aﬀordable housing.” District of Invermere Chief Administrative Oﬃcer Chris Prosser said council has been actively pursuing the dedication of Lot 4616, which lies between CastleRock Estates and Lake Windermere, as community park and green space since 1999. In 2004, the district applied to the Ministry of Community and Aboriginal Services to be granted the 156-acre lot, but this was denied due to the high market value of the lakeview property. In 2005, Mr. Prosser noted, the district met with the minister and was invited to work collaboratively with the province to help achieve each other’s goals regarding the land.

“The proposed recommendation is the ﬁrst step in initiating the public process,” Mr. Prosser said. Like all good compromises, District of Invermere Councillor Gerry Taft noted, the agreement is a victory for all the parties. “It’s exciting that the province stepped up and decided to work with us,” Councillor Taft said. “It’s a win-win and hopefully the planning process is a good consultation that includes the public.” Not everyone agreed in full. Councillor Bob Campsall said he was disappointed that, with all the crown land available to the province to sell oﬀ to developers, it refused to grant the entire

parcel to Invermere. “I don’t feel we’ve been treated fairly by the provincial government,” Councillor Campsall told the audience, which included Integrated Land Management Bureau planners Bob Brodie and Lorraine Schmidt. “The town of Invermere was short-changed on room for expansion.” According to Mr. Prosser, the draft agreement outlines the intent of the potential development and beneﬁts that could be derived from District Lot 4616. As stated in the letter of intent, the property has the potential to be developed for public recreation and various residential purposes, including market and non-market housing. Mr. Prosser said he is supportive of the proposed intent, provided that the interests of the municipality for additional recreational space and non-market housing needs are addressed. The council’s approval of the statement of intent, Mr. Prosser explained, will be communicated to the Integrated Land Management Bureau within 14 days and then planning can begin. Mr. Prosser warned council that the planning process would require a minimum of 200 hours or more and would not be ﬁnished this year. The province will bear the cost of a consultant to oversee the process.

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business in Windermere. A witness reported hearing breaking glass and yelled out, then heard someone running oﬀ. The witness then discovered the front door to the premise had been smashed out. Police were contacted after a passerby discovered that unknown culprits had smashed the windows out of the seniors’ van at Columbia Garden Village near the Invermere Hospital sometime overnight. • April 18: Police received a request to assist BC Ambulance with a male standing in front of the bar in Invermere. They found the male had been punched in the face and was bleeding from the mouth. Investigation found the male had been assaulted inside the bar after a patron confronted him in the washroom. The victim, a 25-year-old Calgary man, had his tooth knocked out. The suspect ﬂed the scene prior to police attendance; however, his identity was established and police investigation into the assault causing bodily harm continues. • April 19: In the early morning, police were called out to Main Street in Radium, for a drunk male running around with family and friends having a hard time controlling the subject. The disturbance had ceased and the suspect was gone upon police arrival.

For the week ending April 21st, Columbia Valley RCMP responded to 70 calls for service, including 11 motor vehicle accidents and four alarms. • April 14: Police received report of vandalism to school crossing sign at 17th Street and 13th Avenue. Later the same day police received report of a smashed window visible from the outdoor basketball court at David Thompson Secondary School. The damage in both incidents appeared to have happened overnight! Police received report of a dangerous driver exiting Stanley Street in Radium Hot Springs at an excessive speed, nearly striking a vehicle and forcing it to take evasive action to avoid collision. Police are looking for a gray older Ford Mustang type vehicle with Alberta plates that is reported to frequent the area. Police received report of a mischief on Columere Road near Fairmont Hot Springs, after a resident found a rock thrown through his vehicle’s window. • April 15: Police were conducting a roadcheck on Westside near Invermere and observed a vehicle swerving as it approached. The driver displayed signs of impairment and was detained. The 21-year-old male Calgary driver was charged with impaired driving! Police received report of a break-and-enter to a

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Vandalism rears its ugly head By Brian Geis Pioneer Staff District of Invermere Mayor Mark Shmigelsky said the municipality will prosecute anyone identified in a videotape of vandals knocking down traffic signs in a surge of vandalism in downtown Invermere last weekend. Police said they are investigating a series of incidents in which signs were knocked down, windows broken, and flowerpots overturned by a gang of youthful vandals. “Every time a sign is knocked down — and they’re break-away posts, so they’re not too hard to break down — it costs a couple of hundred dollars to fix,” the mayor said. More importantly, he said, vandals can be prosecuted for any negative outcomes, damage to people or property, due to the missing traffic signs. “A moment of stupidity could result in a lifetime of consequences,” he said. “If there are consequences, you could be looking at jail time.” According to police reports, a witness reported youths pushing over the large half-barrel flower planters in front of businesses along the west side of 7th Avenue between 12th and 13th streets. Only moments later, a second witness reported breaking glass and discovered the glass in the door of

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the post office on 12th Street had been shattered with a rock. Police questioned, admonished and released three suspects they could not confirm as the vandals, after finding wooden shipping pallets thrown around the municipal parking lot behind the Sears store on 13th Street. Again, within minutes, police and Citizens On Patrol heard broken glass and chased down a 14-year-old male, the report indicated, one of the trio of youths they had released minutes before. The other two, both teenaged females, were apprehended nearby. The two females were locked up for public intoxication, charged and later released after their parents could not be located. Police found marijuana in the young man’s possession and he was released into his parents’ custody. Police said the reports of broken windows in businesses, homes, vehicles and trailers started flooding in as owners began to discover the damage Sunday morning. Mayor Shmigelsky blamed the surge of vandalism on spring fever, and said the winter thaw sometimes arrives along with broken windows and missing signs. “Sometimes, as the animals, so do people,” he said. “It seems to happen in the spring. The snow is gone and the weather is warming up. “We know it’s not the deer.”

District of Invermere Council denied a motion by Councillor Bob Campsall to provide re-usable cloth shopping bags to Invermere homeowners in order to encourage them to refuse plastic bags at the grocery store. Council members, instead, said they preferred a more comprehensive approach to the environmental issue which stresses education over

spending taxpayer dollars. Mr. Campsall said, despite the response, the motion achieved his goal of raising awareness of the issue. “I felt awkward about bringing this motion forward, but my intent was to get a discussion going,” he said. “The world won’t change due to a major thing. The world will change due to a lot of small ones.”

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PERSPECTIVE

Historical Lens

Living with a hockey fan By Elinor Florence Pioneer Publisher

Even as I write this, I pray that the Canucks continue to win. Their success on the ice is directly linked to my husband’s mood and hence to my enjoyment of life at home. Not a hockey fan ordinarily, I have succumbed to pressure during the playoffs and can usually be found watching the games and quietly cursing the Canuckleheads every time they miss the net. A diehard fan, my husband wears his Canucks jersey for every game. Last week he screamed so loudly that he hurt his throat and had to whisper. And when the Canucks scored during a critical point, I suffered the consequences - in his glee he slapped me on the leg so hard that my thigh stung for the next half-hour. Since then I have sat on the far end of the couch. To complicate matters, we have a Flames fan in the house. That’s an unforeseen consequence of sending your kids to school in Calgary - they start thinking like Albertans. When my daughter arrived home with two Flames flags flying from her car, there was almost blood shed in our house. As long as the flags are there, she is not allowed to park the car in our driveway. I’m curious as to what the breakdown is here in the valley between Flames and Canucks fans. In many ways Calgary seems more like our home town than Vancouver, but old loyalties die hard. Of course, there are other teams as well - I heard a rumour that one local RCMP officer is flying a Detroit flag. Brave man! Personally, I have a roster of teams that I support - first the Canucks, then the Flames in a fall-back position, then the Oilers, and then any other Canadian team. That way my chances of always having someone to root for are good - and I avoid the crushing disappointment experienced by my husband when the Canucks go down to defeat. But with a lot of luck, the Canucks will go all the way to the Stanley Cup. Then there will be joy and harmony in my household. Go, Canucks, go!

The railway was the lifeblood of the community before roads were passable year-round. Here’s an early photo of the engine belonging to the Crows Nest Pass Lumber Company. The photo was donated by the Cartwright family. Photo courtesy of Windermere District Historical Society

Appeal to trails owner Dear Editor: I share similar concerns as Caroline Hawes does in her recent letter regarding the timber harvest in Grizzly Ridge. The single-track mountain bike trails throughout the property have been a community amenity for years and it is hoped the new owner recognizes their current value and considers their preservation as he proceeds with his master planning. The Canyon Trail, Roller Coaster and Half Pipe are legendary. Invermere is home to an active mountain biking community and has produced homegrown biking talent and successful lo-

cal businesses based on the depth of the mountain biking community. The Fat Boys on Tuesday, Lycra Boys on Wednesday, Fat Chicks on Thursdays, Byron’s Boys, as well as the stream of weekenders from Calgary, all know full well how fortunate we’ve been to date to use these trails. To the new owner, we suggest you consider the cutting be done to minimize impact on the trails, preserve the beauty of your property, and stage your development in a manner that pays tribute to why we all love being here. Larry Kerr Invermere

Subject identiﬁed The man in last week’s Historical Lens photograph poling the raft with two dogs on board was Bill Yearling, a trapper with a cabin up Cross River, according to Jean Cartwright of Cranbrook. The Cartwright family provided many photographs to the Windermere District Historical Society. The date is unknown. If you have old photographs, the society welcomes all donations.

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LETTERS Watch out for ticks!

Dear Editor: Because this was such a scary experience and maybe some pet owners not knowing the seriousness of ticks, I would like to reach as many of you as possible. Myha, one of my collies, had a tick. She had an accident when she was quite young and had four pelvic breaks, so when she started to get wobbly on her back feet and got worse, until she could no longer walk and became paralized with only her eyes moving, I thought it was because of her accident. I called the vet, who took one look at her and said it was a tick. We spent an hour trying to ﬁnd this tick in the long collie hair, and couldn’t ﬁnd it, but the vet was so sure, that we shaved her. At last we found it buried in between her ears. Within three hours she was up and moving.

Myha made a full recovery. Please check your pet. I found one on our other dog and that left a hole in her side as big as my small ﬁnger. The ticks came oﬀ the grass, not in the woods and not by any old wood. BEWARE, check your pets and also your children. Kathy Reid Invermere

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Chris Miller chairs Relay for Life By Brian Geis Pioneer Staff Chris Miller doesn’t fit most people’s expectations of someone with cancer - which is exactly why he was chosen as this year’s honorary chair of Columbia Valley’s Relay for Life. Relay for Life coordinator Adrienne Turner said the organization chose the 29-year-old because he is a young, active male, which is opposite from most people’s expectations of a cancer survivor. “A lot of people get the impression that cancer is an old person’s disease and, now that breast cancer is so prevalent, that it’s a female thing,” Adrienne said. “Almost everybody knows somebody whose life has been touched by cancer. It affects the young and the old alike from all walks of life. That is why this year we chose a young man as our honorary chair.” The guest of honour at this year’s Relay for Life Kick-Off Party at the new clubhouse at Eagle Ranch Resort last week, Chris said he was honoured to be chosen and thanked everyone for helping continue the work that will benefit him and other area cancer patients. “Having been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma just over a year ago,” he said, “I know firsthand how important it is for each of us to do our part to beat cancer.” Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is any of a group of cancers of the immune system that starts in the cells of the lymphatic system. According to the Canadian Cancer Society there is no single cause of the disease, but all involve a compromise of the immune system. Treatments for non-Hodgkin lymphoma include

Chris Miller with his nephew Tristan. careful monitoring, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, biological therapy, bone marrow transplant and peripheral stem-cell transplant. “Through Relay for Life,” Chris said, “our com-

munity can come together and make a difference by raising funds for the Canadian Cancer Society so that they may continue with essential research and the many important services and programs they provide to those of us living with cancer.” Born and raised in the Columbia Valley, Chris is a non-skiing, sales professional at Panorama Mountain Resort and an active horseman in the valley. “I’m not a skier,” he laughed. “I ride horses and that’s enough danger for me.” His participation in the event was called into question only days before when he had to return to hospital for treatment. “He’s determined to be there,” said his father, Windermere and Fairmont Hot Springs Fire Chief Jim Miller, leading up to the event. The Relay for Life Kick-Off Party was also a kickoff of sorts for the new clubhouse at Eagle Ranch. Eagle Ranch sales and events manger Christine Keshen said she couldn’t think of a better event or organization to host as its inaugural event. Adrienne thanked Eagle Ranch for donating the venue, staff and appetizers for the event. The wait staff, she said, donated their tips for the evening to the Canadian Cancer Society. Christine told those assembled that a long-time Eagle Ranch golfer, who had survived brain tumor surgery, shed some tears and shoved a wad of cash in her hand earlier that day when he heard who the evening’s guest would be. The Kinsmen Club operated a fun casino and a silent auction helped raise $2,500 for the Cancer Society. “That’s a nice number,” she said. “I was impressed.”

Casino kicks oﬀ Relay A casino using play money and donated door prizes raised more than $2,500 for the Canadian Cancer Society's Relay for Life on April 19th at the new Eagle Ranch clubhouse. Here Cam Berry of Windermere places his bet. This year's Relay is scheduled for Saturday, June 9th at the David Thompson Secondary School track. Team members walk for one hour each during the 12hour event. The event will include entertainment, games and prizes. Everyone in the valley is urged to begin thinking about forming a team, or ﬁnding a team to join. For more information, call Adrienne Turner at 341-1201. Photos by Brian Geis

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE COLUMBIA VALLEY

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

Trooper here May 20th

MOVIE REVIEW

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Out & About The classic 1980s rock band Trooper will perform at 7 pm, May 20th at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. Opening for Trooper is the local band, Stand By For the Bomb. Tickets cost $42.50 including taxes and are available at Dave’s Book Bar and Tasty’s, or on-line at www.ontopproductions.ca.

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Edgewater Idol

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The students at Edgewater had their very own Edgewater Idol competition recently. The students sang their favorite songs and were judged by Simon, Paula and Randy. At the end of the show, a surprise visitor arrived from Las Vegas - not just one Elvis, but eight!

Rebus’s Scotland by Ian Rankin Photographed by Tricia Malley and Ross Gillespie In Rebus’s Scotland, novelist Ian Rankin reveals where his life and that of his characters intersect, and discusses the issues of Scottish society explored in his Detective John Rebus series. Moody black-and-white photographs of ﬁctitious crime scenes illustrate Rankin’s text. Both Rankin and Rebus grew up in County Fife working-class homes without central heating, outsiders in a classconscious society. Rankin incorporates incidents from his life into the novels, so that he shares with Rebus the fearful memories of

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crossing a pipe that spanned a river and of touching his dead mother’s face. He also shares Rebus’s obsession with pop music, although his taste in music is more like that of Siobhan, Rebus’s younger colleague. Quoting liberally from the novels, Rankin illustrates how he debates with Rebus such contentious issues as Scottish national identity; Scottish nationalism; the industrial progression from coal to North Sea oil; and sectarian mistrust and violence linked to football allegiances. He sets the action against a background of Edinburgh’s pubs, “Scotland in miniature,” where both novelist and detective seek the truth. Rebus’s Scotland inspires me to reread my favourite Rankin novels, paying more attention to the social issues underlying the plots.

Deja Vu Night at the Museum The Queen 45 Codename – The Cleaner

Dreamgirls Alpha Dog The Hitcher Little Children Happily N’Ever After

(in miniature), cowboys, lions, monkeys and cavemen - to name a few. There's even an Indian maiden who provides a touch of romance. The cast is supported by Robin Williams, who channels Teddy Roosevelt; and smaller roles played by the ubiquitous Mickey Rooney, Dick Van Dyke and Owen Wilson, who is always funny. There are plenty of special eﬀects to make this movie believable. Best of all, it might actually inspire your children to take an interest in history and can spark some interesting discussions in your household, i.e. - just who was Attila the Hun, anyway? Maybe it's time to brush up on your own history lessons. RATING: 4 OUT OF 5 HEADS

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

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• 2:30 pm: Community Forum, Carole James and Norm Macdonald. Held at the Invermere Inn. For info and to pre-register: 1-866-870-4188, or e-mail: norm. macdonald.mla@leg.bc.ca. • 7:20 pm: Knit Together, Ladies Night Out at Lake Windermere Alliance Church. Refreshments. Cost $5 each. For info: 347-7750 or 342-6481.

Park 8 km Running Race, and 3 km Fun Run or Walk, starting at J. A. Laird Elementary School. Register May 11th, 6:30 pm-8 pm, or May 12th, 8:30 am9:30 am. For info: 342-8737. • 11:30 am - 1:30 pm: UCW lunch & bloomer sale, Christ Church Trinity, Invermere.

Tuesday, May 1st:

• Alpha Dog • Dreamgirls • Happily N’Ever After • The Sandlot: Heading Home

• Wings Over the Rockies Art Show opens at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. • 7:30 pm: Edgewater Recreation Society Annual General Meeting, Edgewater Hall. For info: 347-9882.

• April 17 - May 8: CLOSED for Maintenance

Wednesdays Until May 16th: • Chronic Disease Self-Management Program: • 9:30 am -noon, Akisqnuk Health Centre. • 2 pm - 4:30 pm, Edgewater Legion Hall. • 1-3:30 pm, College of the Rockies. For info: 1-866-902-3767.

Tuesday, May 1st to Friday, May 4th:

Tuesdays Until May 22nd: • 7-9:30 pm: Chronic Disease Self-Management Program, Invermere Hospital boardroom. For info: 1888-902-3767.

Friday, April 27th: • National Immunization Week. For info: www. interiorhealth.com.

Friday, April 27th: • 6-9 pm: Cameron Bird attends opening reception of his solo show at Artym Gallery, main street Invermere.

Saturday, April 28: • 9-11 am: Neighbourlink Garage Sale, 320-10th Ave. Appliances, furniture, etc. To donate, call 342-3826. • 1-4 pm: Cameron Bird in attendance at Artym Gallery during the opening weekend of his solo show.

Sunday, April 29th: • 1 pm: Meet at the Lions playground behind the Invermere hospital to receive garbage bags and gloves for a community cleanup, sponsored by Wildsight Invermere branch. For more info: 341-6898. • 2 pm: Gathering of the Greens, hosted by Columbia Valley Music Association and Edgewater Recreation Society. Key presentations on organic gardening, with display tables by local professionals. Admission $5 with proceeds to the Edgewater Hall deck replacement fund. For info: 347-9668.

• Columbia Valley Botanical Gardens will host Shane Smith, Executive Director of the Cheyenne Wyoming Botanical Gardens. He will assist with planning the Community Greenhouse at David Thompson Secondary School, plus deliver a public presentation about his work over the last 30 years, for which he has been awarded three Presidential Medals of Achievement.

Friday, May 4th: • 9 am: Regional District of East Kootenay board meeting. For more info: 1-888-478-7335.

Friday, May 4th and Saturday, May 5th: • Friday afternoon, all day Saturday: Twirling in the Rockies, B.C. Baton provincial competition hosted by Kootenay Batons at David Thompson Secondary School. For info: 342-0002. • 7:30 pm sharp: Valley Voices Spring concert, Christ Church Trinity. Tickets at Dave’s Book Bar, Essentials, and Trims&Treasures in Fairmont.

Tuesday, May 8th: • Valley Voices performing at the Wings Over the Rockies Birdsong Supper, Windermere Community Hall. Watch for upcoming information.

Friday, May 11th and Saturday, May 12th: • 6 pm - 9 pm Friday, 10 am - 5 pm Saturday: 2007 Home and Recreation Show, Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. Presented by the Kinsmen Club. For info: 3411172.

Saturday, May 12th: • 10 am: Fundraising Event! Mount Nelson Athletic

New Video Releases Tuesday, May 1st: • Archangel • Griﬃn & Phoenix • Little Children • The Hitcher

Radium Library Hours • Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday: 2 pm - 4 pm • Tuesday & Thursday: 7 pm - 9 pm • Saturday: 10 am - 12 pm

Student News • Elkhorn College is now accepting applications of interest for September 2007. Apply to: Elkhorn Ranch Ltd., Box 128, Windermere, BC V0B 2L0.

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

Invermere Library Hours • Tuesday & Friday: 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. • Wednesday: 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. • Thursday: 12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. • Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Columbia Valley Food Bank Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 pm - 2 pm To donate, mail a cheque to: Box 2141, Invermere.

Hot Springs Hours of Operation • Radium Hot Pool, Sunday - Thursday 12 pm - 9 pm; Friday - Saturday 12 pm - 10 pm. • Radium Cool Pool, Friday 6 pm - 9 pm, Saturday - Sunday 12 pm - 9 pm. For info: 347-9485. • Fairmont Hot Springs Hot Pool Hours: 8 am - 10 pm daily. For info: 345-6311.

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

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Map Book Cover Project keeps on giving Each year Artym Gallery gives away proceeds from the sale of gicleé prints made from the cover of the current Map Book to local charities. Now in its fourth year, the project so far has raised $6,400 for the Summit Youth Centre, $3,300 for the Family Resource Centre, and $2,500 for the Windermere District Historic Society. This year the Map Book cover oil painting pictured above is called Cobalt Lake - The Bugaboos, by Elizabeth Wiltzen. So far sales of this print have already raised $2,300 for the Invermere Public Library. That means that a total of $14,500 has been raised for charity. Above, recipients receive their installment cheques from the project: Nick Berzins for the Summit Youth Centre; Sandy McIlwaine for the public library; Pat Cope for the Family Resource Centre; and Eileen Fiell for the historic society. On the right are gallery owners Connie Artym and Gray Bradatsch. To purchase a gicleé of this year’s painting or any of the previous three paintings, please visit Artym Gallery or call 342-7566.

Corporate sponsors Local businesses boost this year’s Relay for Life. From left to right: Amanda Sharko, representing Panorama Mountain Village; Barry and Audrey Benson, representing Rocky Mountain Realty; Scott Wallace, representing Re/Max; Brian Geis, representing the Columbia Valley Pioneer; and Karl and Pat Conway, representing Interior World. So far cash donations and gifts from corporate sponsors have totalled more than $14,000.

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Meet artist Cameron Bird here this weekend Submitted by Deanna Berrington Artym Gallery “I always wanted a career where I could be my own boss, and be in the mountains.” - Cameron Bird, April 13, 2007. The Artym Gallery is hosting a solo show for Cameron Bird with more than 30 new paintings. Cameron will be in attendance on Friday, April 27th from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, April 28th from 1 to 4 p.m. The following is based on an interview with Cameron on April 13th, 2007: When Cameron Bird goes out painting, he packs lightly. In fact, he only takes one brush. He uses either 8x10-inch or 12x16-inch boards to create his “en plein air” sketches – small, full-colour paintings that he will use in his studio as reference to create his larger paintings. He uses a large brush with a small board because: “It helps me to

Toby Creek Aspens, by Cameron Bird speed things up, and therefore simplify,” he says. “If I can’t paint detail with the brush I’m using, it doesn’t need to be there.” Cameron feels that when going painting, one of the most important things to look for is a particular scene that will work with his style of painting. “If I am going to paint a tree or a rock, I put my own style around it,” he says. When Cameron puts a rock in a

painting, it often represents the feel of all the rocks in the scene that he is painting, rather than one particular rock; he wants to capture the way he senses and feels the scene, rather than recreate it. Cameron is continuously growing as a painter, and his paintings reﬂect it: “sometimes I won’t notice, but people who know my work will point it out. Because I am so constantly changing, I don’t see the evolution. Which is probably a good thing, because I always want

to go back to older paintings and add what I’ve learned,” he laughs. Although he strives to simplify the form in his paintings, Cameron is also learning about colour – he adds layers of colour to create a more sophisticated painting. He is progressing towards creating the simplest landscape, but a ‘powerful’ painting, not necessarily a ‘pretty’ painting. Because of the constant evolution in his work, Cam finds that he will re-paint some subjects in new ways so that he never repeats himself. When asked what he wants to accomplish, Cameron says: “I want to create a body of work that I am proud of. I want people to look at my work and know that I felt and knew the landscape. I don’t want to paint pretty pictures . . . that seems superficial to me. I must get to the root of what I do, and I just keep figuring it out. I want there to be power in my paintings, for people to see the quality that I see.”

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Talent Night Students from David Thompson Secondary School strutted their stuﬀ before a packed house last week in a talent show. Left, Jesse White solved a Rubik’s Cube puzzle in one minute; centre, Emma Milligen played the bass guitar and sang; and Nick Twigg and Melinda Drews lipsynched to “Sisters” from the movie White Christmas. The winners were Johnny Waters, Mike Wolfe, Tom Clinton and Steven Pearson. Second place went to Natalie Walter and third place to Jesse White. The show was sponsored by the leadership class to raise money for a school in Kenya.

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Naturalist named volunteer of the year By Brian Geis Pioneer Staff Gerry Wilkie has a sense of civic duty he can’t easily explain. The Directors of the Regional District of East Kootenay weren’t concerned why he does it — as long as he keeps on doing it — when they named him volunteer of the year for Area G, this year. “Gerry, like other volunteers, puts a high priority on his community, comparable often to the effort he puts into his own affairs,” regional district board chair Greg Deck commented. “He’s a provider, not just a consumer, of public benefits, and every community is better for having residents like him.” At first glance, you might lump him into the category of retirees-with-a-lot-of-time-on-their-hands. However, Mr. Wilkie’s resume of volunteer, civic and non-profit activities is extensive and dates back to his younger days in Banff, too many experiences to recount over coffee at the kitchen table of the Edgewater home he shares with his wife, Carol. Under the direction of Mr. Wilkie, the trustees of the Edgewater Improvement District have taken measures to create a safe, reliable source of water for the Edgewater community. “It really turned into a full-time job for a while there for a while,” Mr. Wilkie said, “but I’m retired and I had the time.” Development in Edgewater has been limited

somewhat by the lack of infrastructure and its aged water system. The consensus of the trustees, a group Mr. Wilkie credits for all the board has accomplished, was to hand over to the regional district management of the Edgewater water system. The community, he said, lacks the tax base necessary to support the ongoing development and maintenance of the water system. Mr. Wilkie helped secure $800,000 in funding for Edgewater, largely in the form of a grant from the Softwood Industry Community Economic Adjustment Initiative, an endowment created to help communities who benefitted from the softwood industry. “Edgewater is in a very good position. Because we have a finite water supply, development has been limited,” Mr. Wilkie said. “At least there’s no sprawl. It’s a good check.” As a naturalist and Banff Centre grounds supervisor for 35 years, Mr. Wilkie became involved in local land use projects and environmental stewardship early, and his record of volunteer service continues in the Columbia Valley. “I lived there. I wanted to do whatever I could to make it a better place to live,” he said of his volunteer service in Banff. The ethic is not wasted on the Columbia Valley communities he now calls home. The Wilkies had been coming to the Columbia Valley since the 1970s and moved here full-time in the 1990s. Mr. Wilkie was a member of the Banff Advisory Council, chairman of the municipal planning com-

mission and was part of the team that developed the growth restrictions that are now in place in Banff. He was a founding director of the Federation of Alberta Naturalists and an executive member of the Bow Valley Naturalists for 28 years. Locally, Mr. Wilkie was a member of the Kirksland Restoration Society, a non-profit group with the mission of saving the 14,000-acre Kirksland tree farm from development. “We weren’t able to pull it off, but we got close,” he said. Mr. Wilkie said the group raised enough money to purchase the property but were eventually out-bid by the Schickedanz family. Mr. Wilkie has been involved with Wings Over the Rockies since its inception, and he is now the president of Wildsight, the Invermere branch. “It’s a good organization. Its work is well-researched and based on science,” he said, although he lamented the lack of more young people within its ranks. The Columbia Valley Wetlands is an environment near and dear to Gerry’s heart . . . and home. “We used to come over to go duck hunting in the wetlands,” he said. “The duck hunting was incidental to spending time there, but I looked around me and I realized how magnificent it is.” Born in Vancouver, Mr. Wilkie moved to the mountains as a young man. His wife, Carol, once a member of the orchestra, is retired from the purchasing department of the Banff Centre. The couple has two adult children and four grandkids.

Opponents call for referendum on Jumbo By Brian Geis Pioneer Staﬀ As expected, a coalition of opponents to the proposed Jumbo Glacier Resort are pushing for a referendum to gauge the will of the people regarding the proposed four-season resort in the Jumbo Valley. In a press release issued last week, Wildsight - representing a coalition of opposition groups including the 1,400-member Jumbo Creek Conservation Society, the Valhalla Wilderness Society, West Kootenay Coalition for Jumbo Wild, Nelson Ecosociety, Kootenay Mountaineering Club, Argenta Proterra and representatives of area hunting and trapping interests -- called for a referendum. Wildsight Purcell Mountains Program Manager Dave Quinn said the referendum could be a simple yes-or-no question: “Do you think the project should go forward?” The question, he said, could go on the 2008 regional district ballot or on the next ballots of neighboring municipalities. “We agree with (East Kootenay MLA) Bill Bennett that 20 years is long enough,” he said. “We just think it’s time to put it to a vote. We feel it is time for residents to have their say and be heard.”

The project proponent, Glacier Resorts Ltd., refused to comment on the proposed referendum, stating only that it continues to be engaged in the approval process created by the province for all-season resorts. As the debate over the public’s will rages on, both sides use the same data to argue their side. Jumbo opponents argue that a vast majority of respondents in previous attempts to gauge public interest in the project are opposed to the project, while resort supporters argue that the number of respondents represents a small minority of the public. Both positions are true, but serve only to fuel an argument over how to interpret the data. Jumbo Creek Conservation Society Director and Invermere Councillor Bob Campsall said a referendum is the most expedient way to settle the argument and will speak volumes to elected oﬃcials. Calling the Jumbo issue a political “hot potato” Mr. Campsall said: “A referendum would be one way for the government to get itself oﬀ the hook.” Formerly opposed to a referendum, Mr. Campsall said he thought the question was too complicated to put to a public vote and would require an informed public.

“It’s too easy for big money to mount a propaganda campaign. We’re just a bunch of people trying to keep the world a little bit more sane.” Mr. Campsall pointed to the referendum that paved the way for Kicking Horse Resort in Golden and a potential referendum over the broadband proposal in the Columbia Valley. The resort master plan is under consideration at the provincial level, pending an agreement with the Ktunaxa First Nation. Ktunaxa Director of Lands and Resources Dan Paradis said he has been in consultation with the province on the issue, but hasn’t presented the proposal to the Ktunaxa leadership yet. “We have had discussions with the province regarding the concerns of the Ktunaxa, but we have to present that back to the nation,” he said. “Our current position is against the proposal, but we haven’t done our internal work yet.” Mr. Paradis said the Ktunaxa intends to take a big picture view of the proposal. “Whether it is this or mining, we need to step back and look at the bigger picture and not take sides,” Mr. Paradis commented. “That is why we keep silent on these things.”

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How to spring-clean your dog! By Louise Platiel Invermere Veterinary Hospital Bathing your pet should take place a couple of times each season, for the sake of good health on everyone’s part. Prepare everything that you will need, such as lots of towels, brush, comb, shampoos and sprays, and a dry collar, then start oﬀ with a thorough brushing. Remove burrs, de-matt tangled fur, trimming out knots and lumps. Brush against the direction of growth. Most dogs will tolerate an outside bath in the summer, but you will have better results with warm water. A shower-wand is key for getting up and under the coat by holding the sprayer right against the body. Give a thorough rinse before lathering up for the best shampoo possible. There are lots of special formulations from natural ingredients. If you aren’t sure what to do, go with a hypo-allergenic type just in case your pet reacts to perfumes or strong soaps. A conditioner which sooths the skin and detangles the coat is another step you do not want to miss, as tangled hair tightens when it dries. Use a largetoothed comb for detangling problem areas while the conditioner is on the coat. When rinsing be sure to work from the top down and ﬁnish with the belly.

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Now you may both need a good towelling oﬀ, depending on whether you’re washing a Yorkie or a Lab. Blot dry as much as possible and you’ll save time. A detangling spray is great for a coat that tends to knot up during drying, so work it through again with your comb. (Another tip: instead of pulling on the knots, keep scissors handy and snip them away.) If you blow-dry the coat, use something that forces air but does not have a heat element. Shop vacuums are one option, or hair dryers with a cool setting. Hold away from the pet’s body, and with them in a sitting position, start at the neck and work down in one direction, brushing gently as you go. Once everything you see is dry, have the dog stand or lie down to ﬁnish. Drying is important to eliminate the not-so-favorable “wet dog smell” and reducing skin irritations, but if you are using natural air drying then try to keep your pet still in a well-ventilated area. Layer some towels for them to lie on and take away wet ones as time goes by. Brush at intervals and your pet will dry faster and end up with less tangles. Once totally dry, give the coat a last brush and get some treats for both of you! Be warned, though, that one sure thing most dogs will do is roll in something foul immediately following a thorough bath. In many ways it seems to be against their very nature to be squeaky clean!

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WORKING TOGETHER FOR COMMUNITY SUCCESS The Columbia Valley Community Foundation is accepting Spring 2007 Grant Applications from registered charities which support projects that enhance the quality of life of the residents of the Columbia Valley, from Canal Flats to Spillimacheen. Deadline for applications: May 18, 2007 The Board will make grant decisions by June 1, 2007 Granting guidelines and an application form, may be picked up at Smith and Andruschuck Chartered Accountants Ofce 1229th Avenue, Invermere For information on the grantmaking process, please contact Seona Helmer 342-9813, email seona@shaw.ca Please mail completed application forms to the Columbia Valley Community Foundation Box 991, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0.

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SHOW US YOUR PETS Last Chance to show us your pets!

Our contest closes at 5 p.m. Monday, April 30th but we will continue to publish all photos in future issues that are submitted by that date. The winners of 13 prizes will be announced next week!

From top left, clockwise: Reno, owned by Theresa and Matthew Holden of Invermere; AC, owned by Wendy Cunningham of Fairmont; Dejlig and Cheddar, owned by Sharon Ford of Windermere; Cheeno, owned by Brieann Evans of Invermere; Cadbury, owned by David Tomalty of Invermere; and Jay Jay, owned by Buzz and Norma Harmsworth of Invermere.

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SHOW US YOUR PETS

From left: Charlie, owned by Joyce Millar of Invermere; Muku, owned by Jenny Richardson of Windermere; and Kipper, owned by Shirley Beedham.

Show Us Your Pet! Prizes:

1) Bow-Wow Meow: 6 months FREE nail trims, $30 2) The Mutt Hutt: Small dog ‘Bath & Brush’, $25 3) Rocky Mountain Pet Resort & Spa: Basic groom, small – medium dog, $50 4) Palliser Printing: 50 full colour pet photo greeting cards w/envelopes, $62.50 5) Shannon Brook Kennels: 2 days stay, $30 6) AG Valley Foods: Pet aisle gift certiﬁcate, $25 7) Louise Platiel, Groomer: Groom, $70 8) Louise Platiel, Groomer: Bath & Brush, $40 9) Invermere Vet Hospital: 8 kg bag of Medi-Cal Adult Dog Food, $30 10) Invermere Vet Hospital: 8 kg bag of Medi-Cal Adult Cat Food, $50 11) Chopper’s Pet Supplies: 2 - $50 gift certiﬁcates 12) Home Call Vet Service: Chiropractic Assessment & Treatment, $70

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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!

20 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

April 27, 2007

Vaccine protects children This is National Immunization Week, and Interior Health is urging parents to have their children vaccinated. “Diseases like whooping cough or meningitis are still around, even in places like B.C., and the effects can be devastating,” says Dr. Marian Hutcheon, Medical Health Officer for Interior Health. “It is a risk that you can prevent, just the same as you would reduce the risk of your child being hurt in a car crash by buckling them up in the right car seat.” Childhood immunizations are safe, free, and given at 2, 4, 6, 12, and 18 months and a booster shot in kindergarten. They offer protection from diphtheria, whooping cough (pertussis), tetanus, polio, measles, mumps, hepatitis B, German measles (rubella), HiB meningitis, pneumococcal disease, meningococcal C meningitis, and chickenpox (varicella). More than 80 percent of infants begin their immunization on time. However, of the vaccines given from birth to 18 months, it is the 18month vaccination that is frequently delayed. As a reminder, parents of newborns are given a “Passport to Health” to track their child’s immunizations. Locally, Interior Health provides reminder phone calls and notices to help parents stay on top of their child’s immunization schedule. Shots are available by contacting any local public health office.

The Columbia Valley Pioneer â&#x20AC;˘ 21

April 27, 2007

Sheep taken to new home Submitted

Baby bighorn goes for a helicopter ride.

Nineteen Rocky Mountain Bighorn sheep were recently relocated from the Golden area south to the Whiteswan Lake area. The move was part of an ongoing eďŹ&#x20AC;ort to strengthen Bighorn sheep herds in the central East Kootenay. The sheep â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ten ewes and nine rams - were lured into a corral near Golden in Kicking Horse Canyon. Their physical condition was assessed, samples taken for analysis, medicines and vitamins given, and seven ďŹ tted with radio collars. They were then transported by horse trailer to the Whiteswan Lake area where 13 were airlifted by helicopter to a ridge on the Van Nostrand range near Whiteswan Lake, close to good forage and the winter range of a resident bighorn sheep herd. The remaining six sheep were released at lower elevation near Lussier River canyon.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;This transplant went very smoothly largely due to the immense help from many dedicated people - not just on â&#x20AC;&#x153;movingâ&#x20AC;? day but in all the preparation required as well,â&#x20AC;? said Wayne Stetski of the Ministry of Environment. Assistance was provided by the Golden Rod & District Gun Club, the Fish and Wildlife Program, Canal Flats Wilderness Club (BC Wildlife Federation), Wild Sheep Society of B.C., and the B.C. Conservation Corps. East Kootenay rancher, Fritz Maurer, supplied the truck and trailer. Wildlife biologist Larry Ingham said this transplant is a logical step forward in the eďŹ&#x20AC;ort to conserve Rocky Mountain Bighorn sheep populations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Golden herd had become too large for the available winter habitat and with major construction occurring along the TransCanada highway east of Golden it was best to move a por-

tion of this herd to another location. Hopefully reducing the size of this herd will lower the possibility of vehicle collisions with bighorn sheep. Meanwhile the bighorn sheep populations between Canal Flats and Fort Steele are currently at an all-time low so the herds there need help.â&#x20AC;? It is thought that forest ingrowth on low elevation winter ranges has been a key factor in the decline of several sheep herds. The relocation follows the successful transplant of 25 sheep from Radium to Premier Ridge two years ago. This spring, nine lambs were counted among these relocated sheep, indicating that the prospects for that herd look good. The project is coordinated by the Ministry of Environment and jointly funded by the Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program, Ministry of Transportation and the Habitat Conservation Trust Fund.

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22 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

April 27, 2007

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Submitted by Davene Dunn The Métis folks of the Columbia River Valley met April 14th at the home of Bob and Claudia Mitchell at Brisco for an afternoon of nostalgic memories, teaching and passing on our culture to our children. Bob, his son Owen, and grandson Cole displayed a collection of furs their family had trapped and/or hunted over many years. The group was treated to a display of this family’s collection of trapping equipment, ranging from snares for squirrels and rabbits to traps for grizzly bears. The group moved to the Brisco Hall for a very important meeting. The highlight of that meeting was that the members took the ﬁrst steps towards creating a new society for our Métis family covering the area from Skookumchuk to Golden in the north. Please contact president Ed Delisle at 344-2049. To update your contact information, call Kelly Mason at (250) 272-0009 until June 15th. Our meeting had the honour of having Carmelle LaRoche, (our very knowledgeable and helpful Registrar of Citizenship at the Métis Nation BC oﬃce in Cranbrook) attend our function. All Métis individuals are encouraged to apply for their provincial citizenship cards as soon as possible and Carmelle can be reached at (250) 919-1119.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 6 (ROCKY MOUNTAIN) School District No. 6 (Rocky Mountain) invites applications from persons interested in being casual school bus drivers in Invermere. We are looking for fun, hardworking and team oriented people just like you to join our team. Preference may be given to applicants who possess a valid B.C. Class 2 Drivers license, (some units require Air Endorsement) however training may be available for the right candidate. If suitable candidates are found, training for Class 2 and Air Endorsement will be provided at no cost to the candidate. So if you like children, are interested in enhancing their educational opportunities, meet the quali¿cations and want to work in a great environment, please submit your application by Friday, May 4, 2007 to: School District No. 6 (Rocky Mountain) Department of Human Resources PO Box 70 Kimberley, B.C. V1A 2Y5 Phone: 250-427-2245 / Fax: 250-427-2044 e-mail: hr@sd6.bc.ca Note: Applications must include a letter stating why you wish to apply for this position, evidence of a minimum Grade 10 education, copy of driver’s abstract and at least three references we can contact. If you wish to ¿nd out more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact the Operations Department @ 250-342-5527. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest, but only those under consideration will be contacted. All successful applicants will be subject to a criminal record search.

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 23

April 27, 2007

The RDEK is proposing to build an open access community broadband network in portions of Electoral Areas C, E, F and G. The project cannot proceed without the assent of the eligible electors within the proposed service area. The approval process is on now and the RDEK wants electors to have all the information they need to make an informed decision about the project. This is the 5th in a series of education articles aimed at providing information about the Community Network. This week’s focus is on some of the questions we are frequently asked about the project. More detailed answers can be found in our FAQ package, which can be downloaded from www.rdek.bc.ca or mailed to you on request. If you have additional questions you would like answered, please contact the RDEK’s Cranbrook office at 1-888-478-7335 or 250-489-2791.

What Exactly is this Broadband Community Network Project?

What is CMON and What Does It Have to Do With This Project?

The network the RDEK is proposing to build is an open access community broadband network. This is the second phase in the project. The first phase was the construction of the backbone, which was completed in the Columbia Valley in November 2006. This phase would connect homes and businesses to the backbone.

The Columbia Mountain Open Network, or CMON, is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the creation of an open-access telecommunications network and the electronic delivery of services in the Columbia Basin. CMON has been working with the RDEK as a contractor on the Backbone and now the proposed Community Network. They have done market research, grant applications, feasibility studies, engineering studies and oversaw the construction of the backbone. For more information on CMON, visit www.cmon.ca or contact 250-365-1115.

The backbone is like the highway that takes information out to the world. The Community Network is like the road system in your community that connects your home to the highway. The Community Network includes a fibre optic line from the backbone to the outside of homes or businesses in the proposed service area. A grey box, similar to the hydro or gas meters you have now would be installed on the outside of the building. While there may be a few exceptions, every effort will be made to ensure the fibre optic line comes onto individual properties the same way other services do now. Sheep Creek and St. Mary Lake in Area E are wireless as fibre is not feasible.

Does This Project Have Anything to Do With Other Projects in the Area? No. Only those within the proposed service area would pay for and be serviced by the Community Network. This network is not affiliated with any other community network projects. Anyone wishing to offer services over the Community Network would have to pay the RDEK an access fee. That money, in turn would be used to help fund the operations of the Network. The same rule applies to the Backbone. Any service providers or private network owners wishing to use the backbone to provide service would have to pay the RDEK a fee to use that line. The revenue generated would go directly back into the Backbone, thereby reducing the amount of tax required. The bottom line is that not one penny of RDEK taxpayer dollars will go toward supporting or paying for another network. They are completely separate.

How Much Will the Community Network Cost? The anticipated total cost of building the network is $10.5 million. Given the recent escalation in construction costs, we have used an estimate of $12.5 million, resulting in estimated annual debt payments of $920,000 per year over 25 years.

What Will That Translate to on my Taxes? If the project goes ahead, the maximum tax rate we anticipate for the local access network is $0.43 per $1,000 of assessment. While the tax rates charged are often well below the maximum set through the approval process, they cannot increase above the maximum without an amendment to the bylaw establishing the service. We expect the tax rate charged to be closer to $0.30 per $1,000 of assessment. That means that on a $300,000 residential assessment, it would be a maximum of $120 per year for the Community Network. The anticipated tax rate on that same assessment is about $84 per year. These rates apply only to the Community Network. The backbone is a separate service and will appear on tax notices this year. If the Community Network proceeds, it will appear as a separate line item on your tax notice. To find out what it would cost based on your assessment, contact Shawn Tomlin at the RDEK at 1-888-478-7335.

What Kinds of Services Are Being Considered for the Network? The RDEK would contract a Network Manager to oversee the operation of the Network. The Network Manager would be responsible for attracting service providers, negotiating terms, and working with customers to assist them with subscribing to the services they were interested in. The key services the Network Manager would be hoping to attract in the beginning would be television, movie, telephone, home security and internet services. Because the project has not received approval from electors, service providers have not been willing to divulge specific rates; however, they are anticipated to be the same or slightly less than current options.

How Will Eligible Electors Decide if the Project Proceeds? The Board will be using the Alternative Approval Process to seek elector assent for the Broadband Local Access Network project. Through the Alternative Approval Process, eligible electors who are opposed to the service proceeding without a vote sign and submit Elector Response Forms. Elector Response Forms are available at the RDEK’s Cranbrook and Invermere Offices, can be downloaded from our website at www.rdek.bc.ca or can be emailed/mailed/faxed on request. They must be returned to the RDEK no later than 4:30pm Tuesday, June 5th, 2007. If at least 10% of the electors in the proposed service area sign and submit the forms opposing the project proceeding without a vote, it would be up to the Regional Board to decide whether or not to conduct such a vote. For information specific to the Approval Process, email smoskal@rdek.bc.ca or contact Shannon Moskal at 1-888-478-7335.

If This Proposal Goes Ahead, What are the Timelines? If the project proceeds after the Alternative Approval Process, the first step will be a detailed engineering study. This study will identify construction timelines and network construction details. Following this study, we would have a better idea of how long it would take to complete the Community Network construction. CMON expects it would take at least two construction seasons for full completion; however, as portions of the network were completed, services could be offered. So, the sooner construction could begin, the sooner people could start receiving services, and the sooner revenue would start being generated.

How Do I Know if This Affects Me? To find out if you are in the proposed service area, please email acharest@rdek.bc.ca or contact Anita Charest at 1-888-478-7335.

24 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

April 27, 2007

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The Columbia Valley Pioneer â&#x20AC;˘ 25

April 27, 2007

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26 â&#x20AC;˘ The Columbia Valley Pioneer

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April 27, 2007

VALLEY SPORTS Gymnasts take their moves to the provincials Submitted On April 21st and 22nd the Columbia Valley Gymnastics Association team traveled to Nelson for the Zone 1 Championships. Our association sent five athletes, competing in the Provincial 1 or 2 levels in which they performed on Vault, Uneven Bars, Balance Beam, and Floor exercise. There were seven clubs involved in the competition with approximately 65 athletes competing over the weekend. In the Provincial 1 category, we had three athletes competing: Trisha Jefferson (Agro - ages eight and nine), Tiara Livingston (Tyro - ages 10 and 11), and Holly Nikirk (Novice - ages 12 and 13). All the girls had an excellent competition with each girl placing in the top eight on one or all four of the events. Tiara Livingston and Holly Nikirk also made it to the podium with Livingston placing first on Uneven Bars and third in the all around (scores from all four events added together), and with Nikirk placing third on Floor Exercise. In the Provincial 2 catagory we

had two athletes competing: Joelle Wassing (Tyro) and Sami Schager (Novice). Both girls had some ups and downs, but put down a solid competition. Wassing started out a little shakey on Floor Exercise, but came back with an exellent Vault in which she placed fourth. Sami Schager had an exellent competition. She started out with a “stuck” (no falls) beam routine, and continued to build momentum. Schager placed on all four events with a third place ﬁnish on Uneven Bars. Both Wassing and Shager used this meet as a warm-up for Provincials this coming weekend in Kamloops, where they will be competing against girls from all over the province. The girls qualiﬁed for provincials at an earlier competition in Cranbrook. This is a tremendous accomplishment, not only for Wassing and Schager, but for all the girls who compete because we are at a huge disadvantage, because of the size of the regulation Floor Exercise mats are larger than our whole gym! Congratulations and good luck at provincials and all the upcoming competitions!

The Green Zone

By Harold Hazelaar Invermere A couple of weeks ago, the Oldtimers had a windup golf tournament at Radium Resort. There were about 35 of us hockey hackers there and we only had to deal with a bit of light rain and some wind. No snow bothered to fall on us! We all appreciated the efforts of Byron Irons, Lyle Barsby and Joe Evanoff in organizing this event that will now become another annual ritual us old guys will partake in. The idea was to golf in foursomes consisting of teammates from our past hockey season. In a couple of cases we had to mix and match to make foursomes, but all in all it worked out OK. We were all supposed to have used our individual handicaps, but as you know, us hockey guys can’t count or keep track of anything, so this system didn’t work very well. So we wound up playing a scramble-style game. Playing in my group were Brent Raven, Dave Tomalty and Nev Anderson. We were hotter than firecrackers on the first six or seven holes. We each made a couple of magnificent shots and found ourselves five under par in no time. From there we reverted to our usual hacker type of golf and barely managed

to maintain par for the rest of the day. Another case of peaking way too early! The winning group consisted of Norm Julien, Larry Ballard, Gerry Israelson and Dan Drezet. You really have to question the counting ability of that group, but hey, it’s all about whether or not you can sleep at night! I’m sure a lot of you have been out to the courses around the valley and noticed in the pro shops that bright, vivid colors are in vogue this year. Our Oldtimers group is basically fashion handicapped, so it was little wonder, that when I showed up wearing a new Tiger Woods pink golf shirt, the entire group was thrown oﬀ their “A” games. I deﬁnitely know how to stick out in a crowd, or at least appear NOT to be part of a group when I need to! Did I mention that it was left up to me to get the trophy engraved with the winner’s names? I wonder whose names I’ll have put on it! The Green Zone Quote of the week is: “Drive for show, Putt for dough, Shank for comic relief.” This column is sponsored by

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P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS OBITUARY Iva Adel (Bunny) Cooper January 30, 1918 to April 17, 2007 Invermere, B.C.

Bunny Cooper passed away peacefully at the Invermere Hospital on April 17th at the age of 89 years old. Bunny was born in Duffield, Alberta on January 30th, 1918. She was raised in Evert, Washington and Merrit B.C. before moving to Victoria as a young woman. She moved to Invermere in 1960, where she met and married Albert Cooper in 1969. She loved the outdoors, and spent several seasons with Albert in the backcountry of Mt. Assiniboine. She had numerous hobbies that included bird watching, photography, fishing and traveling. She kept immaculate notes on her bird sightings, particularly the first arrivals of the spring at her and Albert’s ranch on Houlgrave Road. A fond memory is Bunny fishing from the top of her trusty saddle horse ‘Solly’. Bunny is survived by her husband, Albert Cooper, and her two children from a previous marriage; Frances McDonald of Armstrong, B.C. and Ed Day of Horsefly Lake. She was blessed with two grandchildren, four great grand children and one great-great grandchild. To celebrate Bunny’s life, an open house is being held at Albert’s ranch on Saturday April 28th beginning at 1:00 p.m. Those who desire may make a donation in memory of Bunny to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of B.C. at: 1212 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6H 3V2 or online at heartandstroke.ca

THANK YOU

Thank you!

From the bottom of my heart and the depths of my soul, I thank all my incredibly devoted friends and family who made my 50th birthday the most memorable one ever. How does one thank the most extraordinary people in the world? 2007 didn’t start out as a stellar year but you held my head above water when I thought the ship was sinking. I am so grateful that each and every one of you are part of my life. I am not even going to try to name names, as there are far too many to even begin to start – you know who you are and more importantly I know who you are. You have enriched my life and thanking you will never be enough. I love you ALL and can only hope you know how much I honour, cherish and respect each and every one of you.

You’re SIMPLY the BEST!!! Love to you all,

April

THANK YOU

EVENTS

SUITES FOR RENT

GARAGE SALES

The families of Michael Donaldson wish to express sincere thanks to all the relatives, friends and everyone who attended the celebration of MICHAEL’S LIFE. Thanks to everyone for their expressions of sympathy, cards and beautiful floral tributes. Thank you to McPherson’s Funeral Home for the comforting service and to all who donated to the Canal Flats First Aid Association and Fairmont Fire and Rescue. Special thanks to Fairmont Resort Properties and staff, Fire Valley Restaurant, Canal Flats Civic Centre and Community. We would also like to say a special thanks to Shannon, Cayle, Lisa, Rylan and Franz for their help and support at this very difficult time in our lives. Finally to Elinor Florence and the Pioneer for the wonderful tribute to Michael. OUR HEARTFELT THANKS TO YOU ALL. The Donaldson’s

Gathering of the Greens Part 1, Sunday, April 29th: Edgewater Hall, 2 pm. Topics: Wild plant foods, Preparing soil, Xereoscaping, Natural ground cover, Sustainable landscaping. Admission $5, tables $10. Phone: 347-9668, 347-9860 for information or reservation. Columbia Valley Music and Edgewater Recreational Society.

One-bedroom furnished apartment available now. Washer/Dryer, TV and Cable plus utilities included. DD $675/month. Please reply to Rental Unit, P.O. Box 362, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

Lots of great stuff - household, many baby items, office, books, too much to list. Saturday/ Sunday, April 28/29th, 1917 Park Drive near Indian Beach Estates, Windermere

LOST & FOUND

HOMES FOR RENT

Found - 12V Cordless Drill. Contact Reg, 347-0092. Found around 13th Avenue by three way stop towards high school.

New half Duplex in Radium. 2-bdrm, 2-bath, 6 appliances, double attached garage. N/P, N/S, $1,050/mo. plus utilities & DD. Available May 1st. (403) 720-5906, bob.lalonde@telus.net

Thank you, thank you, thank you to each and every one of you who attended my birthday surprise luncheon. I am truly blessed!! The cards, gifts and flowers made the day even more special. Isla Broadfoot

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

NOTICES Vehicle to be sold by D. Clowers dba Club Towing. Location of sale: 341-4th Avenue, Athalmer, BC. Date of sale: May 11, 2007. Time of Sale: 5:00 p.m. Vehicle is a 1987 Toyota Celica, VIN# JT2ST67L6H7145462. Name of Debtor: D. Clowers dba Club Towing. Amount of Debt: $530.00

Call April at 341-6299 to place your classified.

LOST & FOUND Lost – 1 year old female orange cat with 6 toes named Jazz in the Indian Beach/Windermere area. 342-1559 or 342-7274

STORAGE

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

OFFICE SPACE Office or Retail Space in Canal Flats, 240 square feet, $300 per month. (403) 559-9625

SHOP FOR RENT 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. .

Bachelor suite in Athalmer. Furnished, washer, dryer, cable and utilities included. N/S N/P. $550/month. Mom’s Upholstery 342-0355.

Great Garage Sale. Lots of good stuff including a small 2-horse trailer. Saturday, April 21st, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 2331 - 13th Avenue

WANTED TO RENT

Family of 5 with mature children looking to rent a home long-term for June 1st. Very private acreage with Call Carissa 342-6368. outdoor enthusiasts appeal near Spillmachen. 2-bedroom house, pets okay, rent or lease negotiable. Please fax interest to Attn: Jack (780) 485-5140.

HOMES FOR SALE For sale by owner. 4-bedroom, 2bathroom family home on quiet street in Wilder subdivision. Nicely renovated. Mountain views. $319,000. Please call after 5:00 pm. (250) 342-6210. No realtor fees until May 14th! Walk to Invermere schools. 4bedrooms, 3-bathrooms on large treed lot. Office plus den with woodstove. Attached garage, garden shed, playground plus vegetable garden. (250) 3420753.

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.

SUITES FOR RENT

GARAGE SALES

CONTRACTORS: self-contained cabins by the week or month, 250345-6365, Fairmont Bungalows.

YARD SALE: SATURDAY APRIL 28, 8:00a.m. - 11:a.m. 1921 Gerlich Road, Invermere (off of 13th Ave.

WANTED TO BUY Used chest freezer, mid sized, good quality. Grant’s Foods 3427308.

MISC. FOR SALE Attention Landscapers – Scotch Pine Trees for sale. Approximately 200, great prices. Sizes range from 6’ to 16’. You dig. (250) 349-7578. Piano upright 58w x 41h x 24d including bench. Excellent sound and condition. $1,200 obo (250) 346-3036. Octagonal trampoline, 12 foot mat, superior make, excellent condition, pads, $400, 342-6752. 27” Panosonic Tau TV. CRT flat screen. Mint bought $900 three years ago. Selling $300. 342-2297 or cardont@telus.net Working electric white stove and black dishwasher. $50 for both. 341-6043 Organ – double keyboard with Magic Chord includes bench. $100, 342-9439.

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P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS MISC. FOR SALE Medical lift recliner $500, Wheelchair like new $295. Commode $45. 21” Hitchi TV $25. Bakers Rack 23”w x 12”d x 60”h $25, Too many more items to list. Sherry 342-6357

VEHICLES FOR SALE

Aged horse manure, Great for gardens, $50/truck, loaded. Or bring your own containers. 3421526.

$10,000,000 in vehicle inventory. Go to www.cranbrookdodge.com to view complete inventory.

Rocky Mountain Buffalo available at Grant’s Foods, 8th Avenue, Invermere 342-7308.

1994 Sunbird, 133,000km. Great engine, new tires, 5-speed standard. $1,800 obo. 342-7379.

Floral pattern chesterfield $75, Bookcase 12”x41” w/planter $15, Wooden end table 20”x27” $10, Wooden single bed w/clean mattress and 2 storage drawers underneath $30, 4-piece bedroom suite w/clean double boxspring and base $100. 342-7131

2001 Taurus, 113,000km, loaded. Excellent condition with 15,000km on tires. $7,800. Call (250) 349-5710.

VEHICLES FOR SALE

1991 Toyota 4-Runner, $4,800, lots new on it, looks good, runs well. 342-1134

2000 Hyundai Accent, red, 176,000 km, 5 speed, standard, great condition, $4200 phone 342-7614. 2003 Grand Am 4-door, 84,000 km, PW, PD, PS, CD/Tape, Extended Warranty. Excellent condition. $12,500. 347-9427. 1982 Yamaha, 750 Virago, excellent condition, new tires, lots of chrome. $2,500. Please call 341-5524.

2003 Chev Malibu. 55,000km, $9,895. Call after 6:00 p.m. 3416043.

1994 Dodge Spirit 4-door automatic, 160,000kms. Excellent condition. $1,900. 342-7677. 1964 Comet Caliante Convertible. No motor or transmission, disassembled. 342-8767.

BOATS FOR SALE Electric boat motor - Minnkota EX, $250. Call after 6 pm. 341-6043.

VEHICLES FOR SALE

We supply part and service FOR ALL MAKES of: • snowmobiles • motorcycles • quads

RV’S FOR SALE

SERVICES

2002 Vanguard 5th Wheel 24’ 8”. Electric jacks, air, TV, like new $18,500 obo 342-3478.

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1979 Dodge Frontier Motorhome 20ft. Runs good, sleeps 4, clean, F/S, shower, double sink. Great for accommodations. $4000 obo. To view in Windermere, phone (250) 212-0354.

CHEERS/JEERS JEERS to whomever, went way out of their way, to dump a red metal bunk bed frame, a bag of garbage, and a radiator at the top of the school hill in Wilmer! ADM CHEERS to the RDEK for removing the tipping fees, so everyone can put their garbage back in the landfill where it belongs!! ADM CHEERS to the staff at Eagle Ranch who donated all their tips back to the Relay for Life at the recent Relay for Life kick off party.

BUSINESS FOR SALE HELP STOP GLOBAL WARMING and put money in your pocket. www.4planetearth.com/wolf or call Wolf (250) 688-0044

SERVICES Simes Painting: interior and exterior, new homes and existing, quality woodwork finishing, laquers, staining, and clearcoating. Call Barry. 342-0572 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.

We have positions open for cheerful, responsible, energetic employees to provide excellent customer service in our bakery.

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CHILDCARE WANTED Childcare needed for three children, ages 6, 31/2 _ and 11 months; four afternoons/week. My home or yours, starting midMay. 342-6504 Shelley.

CAREERS Peppi’s Pizza Now hiring full and part-time Cooks, Servers & Dishwashers. No experience necessary. Staff accommodation is available for full time staff. Apply either in person with a resume at Peppi’s, by phone at 342-3421, or at peppisitalianfuel@yahoo.ca. Helna’s Stube is seeking a parttime evening server. Summer and Christmas bonus. Medical and Dental plan after 6 months. Call 347-0047. Dave’s Book Bar full-time/part-time mature and reliable. Drop off resume at Dave’s Book Bar. After dropping off resume, phone Mary-Lou at 342-6511 for details of position and to arrange an interview. Come join our dynamic team at the Book Bar!!

While our main emphasis is on ensuring customer satisfaction, duties will also include light cleaning, stocking, ordering and organizing displays. Experience is welcome but not necessary as we are willing to train the right people. Full-time and part-time positions with ﬂexible hours available. Successful candidate MUST be available to work through the summer months (to end of August). Wages to be discussed based on experience. Submit your resume with cover letter to Jessica or Sabina at Quality Bakery, 1305 7th Ave., Invermere, BC Or by email to qualitybakeryretail@shaw.ca.

SHUSWAP BAND ADMINISTRATION The Shuswap Band Administration oﬃce has the following job openings available.

• Band Social Development Worker (Part-time) • Band Bookkeeper • Aboriginal Diabetes Worker • NNDAP Worker (Part-time) • Community Health Nurse • NNDAP Worker (Part-time) For more information on job requirements and duties for the above listed positions, please contact: Alice Sam, Councillor Shuswap Band Administration P.O. Box 790, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Phone: 250.342-.6361 Fax: 250.342-2948

Careers in Construction Open to Landed Immigrants The Immigrant Skilled Trades Employment Program (ISTEP) helps landed immigrants get jobs and build careers in BC’s construction industry.

Welcome to BC’s Construction Industry You can apply to ISTEP if you: • Have experience in construction work • Have some trades training • Would like to begin a career in the construction industry • Have skills related to construction A job coach will help assess your skills and match you with a suitable employer.

Call the ISTEP coach in your area: Southern Interior (250) 469-4061 or visit the website www.istepbc.ca

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April 27, 2007

P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS CAREERS

CAREERS

Part-time office assistant position available with busy Real Estate office in Invermere. If you enjoy dealing with people in a fast-paced environment this job is for you. Wage D.O.E, computer skills required. Please fax resume to 342-5599 or e-mail kathy@rockieswest.com.

Economic Statistics Coordinator 4-Month Contract The Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce is currently recruiting an Economic Statistics Coordinator for a 4-month contract, commencing mid-May 2007. Duties include researching and compiling all statistical data pertaining to population, transportation, housing, commercial development, and any other pertinent information which will assist potential businesses and/or individuals relocate to the Columbia Valley. Successful candidate must have excellent communication skills; research capabilities, computer knowledge; organizational skills; and familiarity with the Columbia Valley. Coordinator will receive Visitor Information Counsellor training, certified by Tourism BC, and will assist in daily operations of the Chamber and Visitor Centre, as required. Remuneration negotiable, dependent on qualifications. Please forward resumes to Heather Overy, Executive Director, Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce by email info@cvchamber.ca, fax 342-3261, or in person at 651 Hwy 93/95, Invermere. Cut-off date for applications is 4:30 pm, May 8, 2007. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Everett Frater Ent. Looking for experienced Lawn Maintenance staff. Weekends off. Good pay. Call Everett 342-6116.

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.

FULL-TIME POSITION at private lodge starting in May. Maintenance, grounds-keeping, cleaning. Horse experience a bonus. Leave message 342-5299. VISITOR INFORMATION COUNSELLOR Summer Student The Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Centre is accepting applications for enthusiastic and friendly Summer Students to work as part of our Visitor Centre team. To be eligible you must be a full-time student between the ages of 15 and 30 and be returning to school in the Fall. This is a temporary position - 40 hours per week Flexible work schedule, including weekend work, is a requirement of this position. Duties include welcoming visitors, determining and servicing visitor needs, promoting local and regional activities, selling retail products, and recording data for Tourism BC. Successful candidates will receive Tourism BC’s Visitor Information Counselor Training, which is certifiable and recognized throughout Canada. If you have effective communication, organizational, and computer skills; knowledge of the local area; and the ability to work as a Team Player, please forward your resume to Heather Overy, Executive Director by email info@ cvchamber.ca, Fax 250-342-3261, or in person to Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce, 651 Hwy 93/95, Box 1019, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0. Strand’s Old House Restaurant taking applications for part-time and full-time evening dishwashers. Phone or apply to Tony Woods. 342-6344.

We are looking for key people for our Essentials family. If you are mature, reliable and people oriented, please apply at Essentials. 729 – 12th Street.

Landscape/Grounds Support 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 Crystal Springs Motel seeking fulltime housekeeping staff. Please apply in person with resume to Grace 347-9759.

MR. BIBS INSULATING requires an Insulation Installer for the Columbia Valley. Vehicle a must. Wages DOE. Willing to train. Will you collect the reward? Call Bob 341-7188 or Syd 341-7165.

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Sales & Administration Please fax resume 250-345-6446 email: steve@fairmontvillas.com or contact Manager at 250-345-6321

Electricians: Journeymen and Apprentices for Commercial/Industrial work in Invermere. Competitive wages and benefits. Please fax resume to: (250) 341-3125 FREE MOVIE RENTALS F/T or P/T, Join our team, receive good wages, free rentals, benefits and retention bonus. Please call Thora 342-0057, email ghvinvermere@hotmail. com or drop off resume at Gone Hollywood. Toad’s Hole Café requires full-time or part-time food prep and serving help. Contact Erin or Toby at 341-5370.

Housekeepers… Here’s your opportunity to make up to $20/hr!! We pay for performance. Hours are somewhat flexible. Please call 345-6123 or 341-1625 Ask for Sandi.

At Interior Health, we’re all about giving people room to grow, room to contribute, room to impact, room to make a signiﬁcant, personal contribution. Build a successful career with Interior Health by combining your expertise and multi-tasking talents with our dynamic and highly technological work environment. By combining your experience and education you can begin advancing your skills with Interior Health in the following opportunities:

Capital Accountant

Invermere BC Posting # CRP-EXC-EXC-07-0015371E In this rewarding position, you will be called upon to assist in providing leadership to the Capital Accounting department, which includes coordination of accounting and ﬁnancial management reporting functions for all capital transactions and tracking capital asset acquisitions within Interior Health. The ideal candidate has a CMA, CGA or CA professional accounting designation and ﬁve years of relevant experience in a complex, computerized environment. We invite you to discover the rewards and career satisfaction of this key role by bringing your expertise to our unique and growing organization.

To ﬁnd a more detailed description of this position and apply online, visit us at www.roomtogrowbc.ca. Applications will be accepted until April 30, 2007. Candidates without computer access can fax their resume to 250-870-4722 to the attention of Wendy Howes.

Room to grow.

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April 27, 2007

FAITH

The Camel Question Pastor Jared Enns Lake Windermere Alliance Church A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to visit the Calgary Zoo with my kids and we had a great time looking at the animals in their diﬀerent constructed habitats. The environments provided for them are fantastic and one would think that the animals enjoy their carefree lives there. The following story sheds some interesting light on the “zoo” like conditions of our own lives. A baby camel asked his mother, “Mom, why do I have these huge three toed feet?” His mother replied, “Well, son, your toes help you to stay on top of the soft sand when we trek across the desert.” A few minutes later the baby camel asked, “Mom, why do I have these long eyelashes?” His mother replied, “Well, son, your eyelashes help keep the sand out of your eyes on our trips through the desert.” A few minutes later the baby camel asked, “Mom, why do I have these great big humps on my back?” His mother, who was getting as little impatient

with her son, replied, “Well, son, your humps store energy for our long treks across the desert, so that you can go without food or water for long periods of time.” “That’s great, Mom, “the baby camel said. “We have huge feet to stop us from sinking, long eyelashes to keep sand out of our eyes and humps to store energy. But . . . Mom?” “Yes, son?” “Why are we in the zoo?” God created you for a purpose. He’s provided you with gifts and talents so that you can serve Him and make a diﬀerence in the world. Are you doing what God created you to do? Maybe you feel a little like the camel in the zoo: Life is easy; things are going along pretty smoothly; but you have a nagging feeling inside that maybe you aren’t living up to your full potential, your God-given potential. Living in a zoo isn’t all bad, but it’s certainly not what camels were created for. Living outside of the purpose God created you for may not be all bad either, but there is a freedom in using your God-given talents and abilities in the everyday of your life. Why not stop and do a check on your life to see if you are fully engaging all your talents and abilities? In John 10:10, Jesus says, “I have come that you might have life and have it to the full.” God created you to experience the fullness of this life and that comes through a relationship with Jesus Christ and putting to use the talents and abilities that God has provided you with.

Valley Churches LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH 10:30 a.m. Sunday April 29 – Worship and Life Instruction: Celebration Sunday. Communion will be served. Sunday school for age 3 to Grade 7 during the service. Associate Pastor Rev. Jared Enns 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 Sunday • 10 a.m. Children’s Church during the message part of the service. Sunday 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 Canadian Martyrs Church, Invermere Saturday 7 p.m. Mass • Sunday 9 a.m. Mass St. Joseph’s Church, Hwy 93/95 Radium Sunday 11 a.m. Mass St. Anthony’s Church, Canal Flats Sunday 4 p.m. Mass Father Jose Joaquin • 712 -12th Ave., Invermere • 342-6167 ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERE Regular weekly worship services every Sunday at 1:30 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

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Fantastic home looked after with love and care. Three bedrooms, fenced yard and mountain views. This home has been updated with new siding, new roof, new windows all within the last few years. Great for a family or a cottage as its close to the golf course and not far from the lake. MLS#new

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$2,490,000

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$2,350,000